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November
2022

Grimston, Roydon
Congham and Pott Row
 Registered Office 38 Low Road, Congham, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE32 1AE

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 Hello Everyone.
I would imagine that Mike Chamberlain’s rainfall statistics are looking better now, as I write
this the rain is coming down in stair rods as my Grandfather used to say.
It’s hard to believe that we are nearly at the end of the year and that the next issue of the
Village Link is the Christmas and New Year edition.

Best wishes
Your Editor

The Deadline for submissions for the Dec/Jan issue is 17th November

EDITOR: Chrissy Shale [email protected] 609177

ADVERTISING: Victoria Boldero [email protected] 07909 746804
Contributions by e-mail should be sent as plain text, or if on paper should be delivered to 11 Leziate Drove, Pott Row PE32 1DB
Distribution: George Woods (Congham), Mary Roper (Grimston), Barbara Howard (Roydon), Jan Willson (Pott Row)

WEBSITE: Steve Williamson [email protected] KL- 636413

OUR PASTORAL TEAM

Rev’d Judith Pollard Team Rector 01485 601251 [email protected]

Rev’d Sue Martin Assistant Priest 01553 636303 [email protected]
Joy Smith Licenced Lay Minister 01485 600402 [email protected]
Nell Steele Licenced Lay Minister 01553 840814 [email protected]
For Pastoral Care please contact Revd. Judith as above.

ST. BOTOLPH'S CHURCH, GRIMSTON

Wardens: Mrs Jan. Willson, 11 Leziate Drove, Pott Row KL 630129
ST. ANDREWS CHURCH, CONGHAM
Wardens: Mrs Helen Lilley, Heath House, Hillington 600153
Mrs Hilary Scase, Little Congham House, Congham 600650
ALL SAINTS CHURCH, ROYDON
Wardens: Mr Colin Grimes, 74, Station Road, Roydon 600059
Mr Ivan Hudson, 72, Station Road, Roydon 600471
CHURCH ORGANISATIONS
WAHM Club: Mrs Joy Smith, 16, Gayton Road, Grimston 600402
Bell Ringers: Mr Michael Harding, 4, Stebbings Close Pott Row Grimston 600041
POTT ROW METHODIST CHURCH
Minister: Rev. Robert Roberts, 9, Peckover Way, South Wootton 01553-676918
Church Mr Stephen Watts, 32 Chapel Road 600593

Village Website: www.grimston.org.uk

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 TO ALL
TO ALL PARISHIONERS
PARISHIONERS

November, and our autumn days turn slowly into winter as we approach the end
of the year. Our hedgerows have been ablaze with fruit and colour. Our fruit trees
have been full of apples, pears, and plums. Nature's bounty in abundance. It even
tempted me to make some crab apple jelly this year, although I have to admit… it
looks a little cloudy, maybe a little more patience and expertise is needed next
year.

St Francis of Assisi is one of the most famous saints and his love of nature and
wildlife has always been a joy to me. Our churches are rooted in the countryside
with all the wonders that it can bring. One of my favourite verses in the Bible is
John 10:10 'I have come so you can have life in all its fullness'. So, when the sun
is shining and the leaves blaze in autumn colours, we give thanks and remember
God for all His goodness

November 11th is Armistice Day, and we remember those who have fought to save
our country in World Wars and in recent wars. A huge commitment and so many
lives lost to keep us safe and free from our enemies. We especially think about
Ukraine where people have fled the country, some to our own shores. Never did I
think we would see mass evacuation from a country in Europe in our lifetimes.
One of the consequences for us all is the effect of the rise in energy prices, which
seems to have been based on the supply or lack of supply from Russia. Whatever
the cause, it looks as if we are all having to find significant extra funds to keep
ourselves warm this winter. When food prices are rising too, this causes real
hardship for an increasing number of people. At St Nicholas Church in Gayton
and in partnership with the Jubilee Hall, we are going to establish a Food Bank.
Non-perishable foods and toiletries can be left at the church and the Jubilee Hall.
On Tuesdays and Wednesday mornings the Jubilee Hall will be open, and people
can receive items as part of the Food Bank programme.

Our new school for Gayton Academy will be officially opened on November 18th by
the Bishop of Lynn and we are delighted that the school is such a wonderful place
for the children to experience all types of education.

As we move towards Christmas let us give thanks for all that we have and for all
that we receive, especially for everyone living and working together in our small
community.
Rev'd Sue Martin
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 HUDSON FEN LEISURE LIMITED (HFLL) NOVEMBER UPDATE

Our car boot season has now come to an end. Our huge and very grateful thanks
to locals who either brought their belongings to sell, came for a browse and
popped a donation in our collection bucket, or came for a cuppa, breakfast or
even an early lunch at Kev's Kafé.
We are so appreciative of all the local support, and we are very pleased to say
that this year, partly due to switching to weekly rather than fortnightly car boot
sales, has been our best yet for fundraising. We are at the stage where we have
managed to raise sufficient funds via car boot income to plan one of the next
enhancements to the play area and equipment.
Our newly elected 'Grants Officer', Sue Fraser, has been busy investigating ways
for us to gain additional funding, and also seeking out quotes for upgrade work at
the Fen. Our proposals include surfacing the enclosed younger children's play
equipment area and the purchase and installation of an additional piece of
equipment for older children. The former is a significant investment, but will
provide a maintenance free, safe surface, avoiding the
need to try and mow around the various pieces of play equipment, removing the
hazards of flints surfacing, stopping mole hills and rabbit burrowing and ensuring
that the surface is level and safer for our younger users.
Some of you may have seen our Planning Notice on the post at the vehicle
entrance to the Fen. Kindly supported by Grimston Parish Council and the Fen &
Allotment Trust, we have submitted a planning application to formalise the current
café facilities and more frequent car boot sales and add some additional storage.
We hope that this will be supported by the Borough Council of King's Lynn & West
Norfolk Planning Department.
We are still seeking volunteers to help us at the car boot sales on Saturday
mornings. Please have a think over the Winter months as to whether you could
spare some time to help us with our fundraising in 2023. We can do a rota
system, so you don't have to commit to helping every week. We need help from
around 9am until 12.30pm every Saturday from the start of April to the end of
October. Duties vary from setting up, packing away, supervising
car parking, collecting donations at the entrance, to taking orders and payments
in Kev's Kafé for drinks and food, cooking burgers, bacon etc, preparing and
wrapping the food, making hot drinks, and washing up. If any of these duties
would suit you, even just once a month, perhaps just for two hours, we'd love to
hear from you. All we ask is that you come if you've said you will (emergencies
permitting). You wouldn't need to join the HFLL Committee; we just need a few
extra pairs of hands, especially when any of us need to takea break on the odd
weekend!
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Parish)

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 Holly Meadows School

We are so proud of how brilliantly our youngest children in Puffins class have
settled into their first half term at Holly Meadows, they have been real superstars!
It was lovely to welcome lots of families to our new admission tours during
October. If you have a child due to start school in September 2023 and missed
these events, please contact the school office on 01485 600241 to make an
appointment to come and see our wonderful school in action, we would love to
meet you!
This term, our teachers have dedicated lots of time to planning activities and
events to bring the curriculum to life. We recognise that children missed out so
much through the pandemic and are determined to enrich our provision as much
as possible, broadening horizons and creating memorable learning opportunities
that last a lifetime. The Oystercatchers class thoroughly enjoyed a fun and
informative visit to Roydon Common, organised by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust,
where they were learning about habitats, playing games and creating wild art. Our
Guillemots class dressed in period costume for their visit to Gressenhall Museum,
where they deepened their knowledge and understanding of the Victorian era,
experiencing farming, education, home life and the workhouse.
During assemblies, we have been reflecting on our skills and goals; children have
been telling us about their hopes and ambitions for the future. We have
appreciated visits from Norfolk Police and the Fire Service as well as talks from
parents who work as nurses for the NHS. The children are so interested to find
out more about about the world of work.
It would be lovely to hear more about the history of the local villages if there is
anyone within the community who is able to help us; please get in touch!

Jennie Wildsmith-Garton. Headteacher

Remember, remember, the fifth of November!

Coffee and Cake at Congham

No fireworks or bonfire but a warm welcome and delicious cakes at the next
Coffee Morning at St Andrew's Congham.
Saturday 5th November 10.30am to 12pm.
Coffee and Cake £3.50. Look forward to seeing you then.

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 A View from Lanky Hill

This being the November issue of the Village Link, I am able to report the
findings from our friend with the cine-camera. There's no room to list the details
of avian visitors to the puddles on East-Gate, except that they numbered twenty-
three. Buzzards (common) regularly flew from Congham woods for a drink. No
other smaller birds appeared until thirty minutes after these large predators had
left!

Animals drinking from the puddles. Included a Muntjac deer who also came into
our back garden, attacking borders and flower beds until Roger our regular
gardener fenced some of them in. Rabbits and the odd hare were regular
visitors often hunted by stoats and weasels.

On Saturday October 1st I was updating my rainfall amounts, both for September
and the year to date. The phone rang and on answering the blessed thing found
it was one of my old game shooting mates. Unlike me he was still able. To game
shoot. He had access to a. small pond between Gayton and East Winch, where
every Autumn he went on the odd occasion to shoot a few wild ducks, Mallard
and Teal. Taking them home he would pluck and dress them and he and his
good lady would in a day or two later have a roast duck supper.

He had that Saturday morning (1st October) driven down to the pond to throw a
couple of buckets of barley into the pond. The idea was to treat the ducks to a
free feed, thus ensuring their continued presence. Alas at arriving at the pond it
was found to be dry, no duck would spend the night in a dry pond, because they
would easily preyed on by foxes and the like.

Going back to my rain measurements, only 13 inches had fallen in the first nine
months of 2022. Our average rainfall is about 24 inches. Its therefore unlikely
that during October, November, and December that 11 inches would fall thus
ensuring the pond would fill up, especially as already with half of October having
passed, only half an inch of rain has fallen. Looks like my friend will have to
forego duck flighting this year and be like me and rely on a local butcher or
supermarket to obtain his duck breast joint. He will find this much easier than
standing in the wind and rain and probably missing them when they drop!

Even when I was regularly shooting, duck flighting was not my cup of tea.
Successful on only one occasion when I was invited to Warren Farm, up near
Knights Hill, a Mr Coe (uncle to Mr Roger Coe at Grimston) farmer there.

I arrived well equipped except I had forgotten my water boots. However, in

borrowed boots managed to shoot 12 Mallard, which I declined to take home,
leaving them to my host (now long passed away) in part payment for the loan of
his boots

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The late Queen's father King George the sixth was a great shot and on the
Sandringham Estate had several duck flight ponds, his favourite pond was
Wolferton Splash. Should you be a good walker this can be easily reached, park
on the lay-by above the old Wolferton station and follow the footpath, down the
hill heading back towards the beginning of the Dersingham by-pass. You'll find
these ponds on the left-hand side. I should advise you that the walk back, uphill
all the way is much more strenuous!

Going out into the back garden the other morning, I heard the familiar honking of
a skein of pink footed geese, a few weeks early this year. Summering in
Greenland, they fly into the East of England, sleep on the tidal marshes of
Norfolk, and fly at daybreak on to the sugar beet fields that abound in this county.
They do mot feed on sugar beet that has not been lifted,but wait until it is lifted,
then feast on the leaves and tops that are left behind after harvesting.
Traditionally these fields are not ploughed and drilled with another crop until early
the following year. This leaves the geese some weeks of good feeding.

However, following last year's very and droughty summer, growers will be
inclined to plough and plant the next crop earlier, probably before Christmas.
Naturally this will deprive the geese of food, which they have for years been
accustomed to, oh dear, will this change in the climate never stop in wreaking
havoc amongst the normal way of life up there in West Norfolk.

Another Winter visitor of the bird world is the Fieldfare I don't now walk down
Eastgate track towards the Massingham road, well lined with a double hedge it is
a haven for Fieldfares, feeding on the plentiful supply of berries and hips of all
sorts. People who walk Jake our terrier dog, who loves this walk because he
can chase the odd rabbit, report that Fieldfares have already arrived. With the
weather getting warmer – today (19th October) the outside temperature is 19/20
degrees Celsius will the Fieldfares eat all the berries before a cold snap arrives.

I haven't always acknowledged that climate change is upon us, now with a
succession of occurrences pointing that way I must accept this as a fact.

Well, that's all for the November edition of this fine magazine. I have a growing
feeling that the Christmas edition will see us all finding some sudden and news
breaking headlines?!!

Mike Chamberlain

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 NOVEMBER MONTHLY BULLETIN FROM ROYDON PARISH
COUNCIL

Traffic/Speed Calming Measures: Further to our exciting news in the June

edition, copied below, we are now able to confirm that the contract and design
specification has been agreed and works are hopefully to be programmed in the
very near future. Installation work should have minimal impact on residents, but
do please bear with us and the contractors as and when they are in our village.
[Village Link; June 2022 - The Parish Council are pleased to announce that we
have applied for and have been awarded funding through the Norfolk County
Council Parish Partnership Scheme, and with the additional support of Councillor
funding through the Local Members Fund, we will be able to install white gates to
the main village entrances. We hope that these will enhance the approaches to
the village and give drivers a sense of entering a traffic calmed zone.]

Litter Pick: Thank you to the Roydon (and other villages) residents who
generously gave up to two hours of their time to help collect discarded litter from
our village (and the other villages). We are most grateful to you for caring about
the appearance of our verges and footpaths and the wildlife they support, some
of which could be injured or worse by some items discarded thoughtlessly by
others.

Neighbourhood Plan for Grimston, Pott Row, Roydon and Congham:

Regulation 14 Consultation. We do hope that residents reviewed the plan
document and submitted their comments – thank you to those of you who did
take the time to read and study the document and provide feedback to the very
dedicated team working so hard on this document.

Avian Influenza (Bird Flu): Last month we provided information regarding

DEFRA advice (if you can't find your paper copy, the Village Link is online -
http://www.ggmbenefice.uk – and you can review past copies). If you own any
birds normally kept outside or let outside at any point, due to the continuous rise
in cases in this area, there are strict guidelines you must follow, which include
housing birds, to help stop the spread of this highly infectious disease and protect
not just your birds but a high proportion of wild birds, many of which are arriving
here for their 'Winter holidays'. It would be a huge shame if these migratory birds
were unable to finish their stay and return home. Remember, please report any
dead wild birds (waterfowl, gulls, birds of prey). We all need to play our part to
control the spread of this disease.

Hedges, trees and plants: If any of your plants are hanging or growing over the
road or pavements, please cut them back as soon as possible. Some work on a
couple of trees on the Village Green near Lynn Road is scheduled to occur soon.

continued on page 16
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 ROYDON PARISH COUNCIL continued from page 15
Footpaths and Restricted Byways: We have at last had an update from Norfolk
County Council on some of the walking routes in Roydon which require clearance
work – these were first reported over a year ago. RB5 has been acknowledged
as having significant encroachment; FP8, which is not currently on a cutting
contract, will be inspected for potential winter works to widen out the path. FP6
has been cut and inspected by NCC. FP7 and RB5 have been allocated for the
attention of the Norfolk Trails Team. We will continue to monitor these and check
on programmed works.

Dog Fouling: Please contact our clerk if you wish to recommend suitable dog
waste bin locations, identify people not picking up dog faeces or dumping their
bags, or identify areas of significant fouling.

Next Council Meetings: Our next meeting will be on Thursday 5th January 2023
at 7pm in Pott Row Village Hall. Parishioners are welcome to attend and may
have the opportunity to raise concerns. The Agenda will be on our
website/noticeboards in advance of the meeting.

Parish Clerk: Pippa Winson - [email protected] - 37 Ullswater Avenue,

South Wootton, King's Lynn PE30 3NJ

GreenFingers Report October 2022

The A.G.M. was held on 11th October, followed by an excellent Hog Roast. We
wish to thank Bill and Margaret for looking after us so well.

The A.G.M. covered the Club Finances, membership numbers, and a discussion
on the 2022 – 2023 programme.

The profit raise at this year's horticultural show is to be donated to Riding for the
Disabled, to be presented at the November meeting.

The Chair and Committee were unanimously re-elected and thanked by the club
for their time.

Fees are due in November for next year's membership, at £12.

The club is delighted to continue to meet monthly after the cancellation of

activities due to Covid. Meetings will continue monthly, on a Tuesday night in the
Village Hall at 7.30pm. New members and visitors welcome.

The next meeting is on November 8th. The speaker will be giving a talk on Bee
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 SERVICES FOR NOVEMBER 2022

2nd Nov
9am St Lawrence Harpley Holy Communion

6th Nov 3rd Sunday before Advent

8.30am All Saints Roydon Holy Communion
9.30am St Lawrence Harpley Family Service
9.30am St Andrew Lt Massingham Holy Communion
10.30am St Botolph Grimston Holy Communion
3pm St Andrew Congham Evensong

11th Nov Armistice Day

10.45am All Saints Ashwicken Remembrance Service

13th Nov 2nd Sunday before Advent - Remembrance Sunday

8.30am St Andrew Congham Holy Communion
10.00am St Mary Gt Massingham Remembrance Service
10.45am St Botolph Grimston Remembrance Service
10.45am St Nicholas Gayton Remembrance Service
10.45am St Lawrence Harpley Remembrance Service

20th Nov Christ the King

9.30am St Lawrence Harpley Sung Eucharist
9.30am St Mary Gt Massingham Family Holy Communion
10.30am St Botolph Grimston Morning Praise

27th Nov Advent Sunday

8.30am St Mary East Walton Holy Communion
9.30am St Mary Gt Massingham Family Service
9.30am St Andrew Lt Massingham Holy Communion
10.30am St Nicholas Gayton Holy Communion
3pm St Mary Gayton Thorpe Celtic service

4th Dec 2nd Sunday in Advent

8.30am All Saints Roydon Holy Communion
9.30am St Lawrence Harpley Family Service
9.30am St Andrew Lt Massingham Holy Communion
10.30am St Botolph Grimston Holy Communion
3pm St Andrew Congham Evensong

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 Grimston and District WI
In September we had a visit from Hazel Gillingham talking about Mary Seacole, a
British- Jamaican nurse and businesswoman who set up the "British Hotel" behind
the lines during the Crimean War. She described the hotel as "a mess-table and
comfortable quarters for sick and convalescent officers", and provided succour for
wounded service men on the battlefield, nursing many of them back to health.

Maggie from Baby Basics, a volunteer led project based at Dersingham, came in
October and told us of the support they give to new mothers and families who are
struggling to meet the financial and practical burden of a new baby. They are seeing
a steady increase in referrals from refuges, the police and health workers. Some
women literally have nothing for their baby and Baby Basics supply them with a
single donation of a Moses basket filled with basic clothes, toiletries and nappies.
We were able to give some donations such as toiletries, maternity pads, baby soap,
baby shampoo, newborn nappies and baby wipes. Certain things they have to buy
new such as the Moses baskets so they are always grateful for donations.

For our next meeting we have a return visit from Alistair MacDonald telling us of his
adventures far and wide.
th
Monday 20 November 7.30 pm
The Highs and Lows
by Alistair MacDonald
at Grimston Village Hall

A calendar of our monthly meetings is on the WI notice board in Grimston village

hall. Do please look and see what is happening, new members are always welcome.
We usually meet on the third Monday of the month at 7.30pm except for December.

Thank you from Roydon Parochial Church Council

ROYDON PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL would like to say a big 'thank you' to
all who made our October Bingo evening such a success. Over £600 was raised
to help keep our beautiful church going.
Very many thanks to Sandra and 'Team Grimes', who twisted a number of elbows
to obtain such lovely prizes and organised the whole shebang: to those who gave
prizes and baked cakes: to Kevin, who kept us all in order!!: and to all who came
and spent their money, not least the Springwood group whose banter and good
humour were a delight - a credit to their parents and school. Thank you all so
much.

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own!ou
Horticulture & Landscaping Tel. 01485
-600753
Mobile 07860
-217764
All enquiries welcome 4 Hazel Close, The Meadows, Grimston
e-mail: [email protected]
Tel: 07401 555 705
established 1983
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 Grimston CC October/November Update

October is always a bittersweet month for cricketers – the weather is cool enough
to be pleased we aren't playing cricket, but sunny enough to make us wish we
were! With some additional time and space following the season, it allows us to
put into context what an incredible year we have had, and the amazing support
we have had from our community.
As we head into winter the hard work does not stop – the ground needs constant
maintenance, including looking after our new “square” which has been re-laid and
is growing successfully – the whole club are very excited to see how this plays in
the new year, but there is a lot of work over the winter to get it ready for the
season in April.
We are also working on our commercial plans for the new year and attracting new
sponsors – we have had some very generous offers from local businesses to
sponsor the children's teams for 2023, with The Three Horseshoes and S W
Electrical – huge thanks to both!! We are also working with another local business
for the adult's team sponsorship (more on that to be announced later in the year).
The support of local businesses is essential for us as a club, and if anyone would
like to work with us, we can provide access to over 18k users on social media,
plus regular local press coverage – please do email [email protected]
and we can discuss ways of working together.
Finally, the cricket does not stop for us – youth coaching carries on during
Tuesday evenings at the Discovery Centre in North Lynn, 6-7pm. Sessions cost
£5, and alternate between older children (ages 9+) and younger children (ages 5-
8).
Thanks once again to the whole community for your overwhelming support, do
follow us on social media for all our latest updates.
Sam Adkin (GCC Treasurer)
OWLS

OWLS went to “Jacks” at Stowbridge in September. The restaurant was very

busy so service was a bit slow but the food was good…standard pub menu with a
few variations eg rhubarb and pear crumble with custard which many people
enjoyed.
We had a couple of new members : Polly Hooley from Royden and Dr Sartaj
Tyabi who has recently moved to Grimston . We also were pleased to see that
Glenys Rust had managed to persuade her husband Les to come with her. It is
always nice to see new faces and as time goes by, the friendships grow.
Our next meal is at the Ffolkes Arms Hillington on November 9th. Would intending
diners please let me know at least a week beforehand as the restaurant likes to
know numbers and this one may ask for a pre order. If you are interested in
joining us, please ring me on 01485 609217 /07766432418 or email
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ARMIGER LANDSCAPE
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Call Chris on
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 Pets corner
The seasons are certainly changing, with autumn now firmly set in. Leaves
falling, conkers falling and the promise of colder weather ahead. This month I
want to discuss some of the hazards for your pets in autumn and the run up to
winter.
Acorns and conkers
Both of these can cause intestinal blockages if they are eaten whole, and that
may need emergency surgery to remove them before the intestines suffer a lot of
damage. Furthermore, conkers cause excessive drooling, retching, vomiting,
diarrhoea, collapse, shock and if left untreated, can lead to seizures and death.
So if you have seen your dog eating conkers, please take him/her to your vets
asap.
Acorns can also cause drooling, retching, vomiting, diarrhoea as well as
permanent damage to the liver and kidneys if not treated promptly. Again, take
your dog to the vets if you've seen him/her eating acorns, it may just save his/her
life.
Cooler temperatures
This has more of a bearing on your small furries that lives in outside hutches. As
the outside temperatures drop, especially overnight, it is very important to make
sure that small furries are kept warm, dry and draught-free. Ideally move hutches
inside or into a shed if possible. Otherwise, make sure you have plenty of
blankets and waterproof coverings to keep them as protected from the elements
as possible. Also make sure they have plenty of clean, fresh bedding to sleep in.
Fleas
Yes, fleas. In nature the colder weather should kill off fleas, but we are heating
our homes, so the fleas do not know it is winter. You may find that you have a
sudden influx of fleas once the heating goes on. This is because the heat
encourages any dormant flea eggs to hatch. It is important to understand that
most of the flea life cycle takes place in the environment, and the fleas you see
on your pet is only a small percentage of the flea life cycle. Mating, the laying of
eggs and the pupae stages all takes place in the environment. The fleas only hop
on to your pet to get a blood meal and then hop off again to do what fleas do:
breed.
Fungi
There are many types of mushrooms and toadstools, some of which are very
toxic. Although the rule ' the brighter, the more poisonous' does apply, it is best
not to let your dog eat any mushrooms or toadstools. If ingested, some of the
symptoms include: vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, loss of appetite, depression,
increase in thirst and urination, an abnormal heart rate, seizures and even death.
If your dog does eat any type of mushroom or toadstool, seek veterinary help as
soon as possible. If possible, take a sample of what your dog has eaten with, so
that the fungus can be identified.

Adri Rossouw
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 WAYNE TUFFS
Accommodation Bricklayer and General Builder
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Full Disabled Facilities All building work undertaken, including
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 Pott Row Methodist Chapel

Looking back - many thanks to all those who were involved in our Flower Festival
/ Harvest Festival / Chapel Anniversary weekend. The decorations looked
fantastic, a real celebration of Autumn and creation, plus a 'Tea for Two' set up,
celebrating the Queen and her jubilee meal with Paddington. Well over £200 was
raised for the King's Lynn Night Shelter - and we were also able to donate items
of food as well. As the nights draw in and temperatures drop we are grateful for all
the donations that will help support those in need locally.

In November our services will be held on the 6th (Mrs Cathy Fielding), on the 13th
(arranged by the chapel members for Remembrance Sunday) and on the 27th
(Rev Robert Roberts + Holy Communion). Coffee morning will be on Thursday
10th November. Like our services, this begins at 10.30am in the chapel - and all
are always welcome.

Looking forwards - our Christmas tree weekend is once again in preparation. The
church will be decorated with trees, and open for viewings, on the Friday 2nd and
Saturday 3rd of December from 10 am - 4pm, then on Sunday 4th December
from 10am… with a Carol Service being held at 3pm on the Sunday with our
minister, the Rev Robert Roberts taking the service. We hope you're able to join
us at some point, just pop in and see the trees / have coffee and cake, entry is
free, - or come and start your Christmas celebrations by singing carols at the
service.

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 Tuesday to Saturday
9.30 – 5

01553-630086
83 Leziate Drove
(by Chris Spragg’s Garage)

J & J TREE SERVICES LTD

Commercial & Private Tree Contractors
Tree Surgery
Stump Grinding/Removal
Maintenance & Felling
Hedge Management
Site Clearance
Free Quotations
Tel. 01485 – 600647
Mobile 07930 718183

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A big thank you to everyone who supported the cancer coffee morning held at
Pond Farm Cottage, Congham . A total of £369 -65 was raised.

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 G.W.LAKE
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MERCHANT
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Collections 25kg bags c

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Windows – U.P.V.C. & Wood
Kitchens . Doors . Stairs
Bespoke Joinery, Restoration & Repairs
“NO JOB’S TOO SMALL –
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TEL: 01553 673885 MOBILE: 07887 771063

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Foot Health
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Caring for your feet in
a professional clinic
in castle Rising
or in your home
Please contact me for advice
or an appointment:
Telephone: 01760 755094
Mobile: 07979 304383

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Book and Jigsaw Puzzle Sale in Grimston Village Hall, for hall
funds

Friday November 4th and 18th

December 2nd and 16th

2pm till 5pm

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 Robert Fox Renovation
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Located in Grimston, Tel. 01485 601246

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staffed by friendly qualified people, with
your pet’s best interest at heart

Hall Farm, Church Lane

Roydon, King’s Lynn
PE32 1AR 01485 600022
Consultations by appointment
Weekdays 09.00 – 12.00, 15.00 – 18.00
Saturday 09.00 – 12.00
24 hour emergency service
www.sunnysidevets.co.uk

R & R Fencing
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Garden Re-roofs, Tiled & slate, Repairs and Leaks,
Maintenance Lead work, Fascias and guttering,
& Clearance Competitive Prices
Phone - 01485 609133 / 07881905067
Phil Bradshaw
32 Station Road, Roydon, KL, PE32 1AW
01553 770586
07522 930334

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 FI UP MY APPLIANCE
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For a fast and reliable service please contact
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THE ANVIL INN

St Andrew s Lane, Congham, Kings Lynn, PE32 1DU 01485 600625
Email: [email protected]
Home Made Food served daily. Please drop in and collect a menu or give us a call.
"GREAT HOMEMADE FOOD, GREAT REAL ALES, WARM WELCOME.
BOOK YOUR SUNDAY CARVERY TODAY, SERVED EVERY WEEK 12 - 2.45
CARAVAN SITE OPEN ALL YEAR
STATIC CARAVAN TO RENT FOR HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS
FUNCTIONS, FAMILY EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS CATERED FOR
ANVIL EXCLUSIVE GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE. Why not but one as a gift, any
amount from £10.
See website for menus or pop in and collect!
Find us on Facebook…Anvilcongham
A warm welcome from Karl, Kath and the team.

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 Telephone numbers are as from Hillington exch (01485) for Kings Lynn numbers, dial 01553

1st Gayton Rainbows: Imogen Morris,74C Lynn Road, Grimston 07787 291953
Art Group: Mr Brian Roper, 9 Briar Road, Grimston, PE32 1XD 600440
Ashwicken V.A. School, Head Teacher: Mrs Sophie Dickson KL-630352
Beavers, Cubs & Scouts: Mr Ian Hall, 4 The Walnuts, Grimston 600470
Bowls Club: Mrs Daphne Parsons, 3 Bracken Way, Grimston 601492
1st Brownies: Catherine Leigh, Old Forge, Church Farm Barns, Gayton KL-636318
Council (Borough of King's Lynn & West Norfolk) KL-616200
County Councillors: Congham: 07450 679355
Grimston & Roydon: [email protected] 07450 679860
Crafty Villagers Theresa George KL-630538
Cricket Club: Mr Tim Tilbrook, Willow Farm, Station Road, Roydon 601413
Borough Councillors: Congham, Grimston, Pott Row, and Roydon -
Mr. Colin Manning, cllr.colin.manning@west-norfolk,gov.uk 07885 258392
Mr Michael de Whalley, [email protected] 07770 273903
District Nurse: Grimston Medical Centre, Congham Road KL- 668777
Dementia Adventure: Leslie Williams 601220
Doctors' Surgery: Drs, Scott, Clifton, Dhas & Ahmad Medical Centre, Congham Road 600341
Fen & Allotment Trust: Mrs Gemma Barnicoat. [email protected] 601179
Flitham V.P.A. School: Head Teacher: Mrs Angela Eden 600383
Football: Mr Phil Hurr, 32 Station Road, Roydon 07881 905067
Friends of St. Botolph's: Mr Peter Coe, Spring House, Candlestick Lane, Grimston 600337
Good Companions: Mr Nick Smith Tel. 600402. Christine Brooks KL-630740
Greenfingers:Cynthia Jackson, 47 Phillip Rudd Court, Pott Row 601210
Guides: Mrs Linda Watkinson, St. Winifred's, Lynn Road, Gayton KL-636629
Health Visitor: Grimston Medical Centre, Congham Road KL-782641
Holly Meadows School: Vong Lane, Head Teacher: Mrs Jennie Wildsmith-Garton 600241
Hudson Fen/PARC: Secretary Mrs Mary Roper 9 Briar Close, Grimston 600003
Member of Parliament:James Wild email: [email protected] 02072193000
Parish Council Clerks:
Grimston: Mrs Philippa Sewell, 10 Robin Hill, Heacham, PE31 7SS 572037
Congham: Mrs Mary White. Email: [email protected] 07801 151961
Roydon: Mrs Pippa Winson, 37 Ullswater Avenue, South Wootton, PE30 3NJ KL-674382
Police: 999 for emergencies For everything else 101
Pott Row & District Bridleways Association: Miss Hayley Read, Chestnut Stables, Cliffe-en-Howe Rd 07788 725949
Public Rights of Way Wardens:
Residents Assoc.: Mr Clare de Whalley, 5 Chequers Road, Grimston 600391
Roydon Common: Norfolk Wildlife Trust: Mr Ash Murray [email protected]
Springwood Academy, King's Lynn Head Teacher: Mr Andrew Johnson KL-773393
TiddlyPotts Playgroup : Emma Self 07401 142921
Tree Warden (Parish of Grimston) Mr Philip Parker, 7 Leziate Drove KL-630842
Women's Institute: Mary Roper, 9 Briar Close, Grimston, PE32 1XD 600003
Village Hall: Mr David Giles, Brackendale, Cliffe-en-Howe Road, Pott Row 600440

(Organisations are invited to send corrections to this list where appropriate)

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 Professional dog grooming salon based
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Call today on
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 ESTABLISHED
1985

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