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Have a lovely Christmas and very best wishes for the New Year. ‘hey Your Editor ea The Deadline for submissions for the February issue is 16th January EDITOR: Chrissy Shale [email protected] 609177 ADVERTISING: Victoria Boldero [email protected] 07909 746804 Photographer: Julie Smart [email protected] 07825703190 Contributions by e-mail should be sent as plan tex, or if on paper should be delivered f0 11Leziate Drove, Pott Row PE32 108 Distribution: Jimmy Rudd (Congham). Mary Roper (Grimston) Julla Hopkins (Roydon), Jan Willson (Pott Row) WEBSITE: Steve Williamson _ [email protected] KL- 636413 OUR PASTORAL TEAM Rev'd Sue Martin Assistant Priest [email protected] Joy Smith Licenced Lay Minister joysmithé1 @btinternet.com ‘ST, BOTOLPH'S CHURCH, GRIMSTON Wardens: Mrs Jan. Willson, 11 Leziate Drove, Pott Row janh.willson@gmail,com KL 630129 Mr Richard Bowers Orchard House. Lynn Road, [email protected] 600485 ‘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 Bell Ringers: Mr Michael Harding, 4, Stebbings Close Pott Row Grimston 600041 POTT ROW METHODIST CHURCH Minister: Rev. Richman Ncube, 3A Staithe Road, Heacham 570232 Church Mr Stephen Watts, 32 Chapel Road 600593 Village Website: www.grimston.org.uk Village Link | 3L PARISHIONERS Dear Friends, It all began in Bethlehem! Christmas is coming, a time full of great joy and wonder. When the Christmas lights twinkle in our streets and houses, lifting our spirits. t's a time to share with friends and families, spending time together, bringing and receiving gifts. The Christmas story is as wonderful today as ever it was. Jesus, the Son of God, born to Mary and Joseph in a stable in Bethlehem. I've been to Bethlehem twice, it's such a special place and very evocative of that time over 2000 years ago. It would have been buzzing with people coming to be registered, families getting together and travellers stopping to rest before journeying on. It is very close to Jerusalem but today there are borders and checkpoints which mark the boundaries and it's not always easy to get through. A favourite carol of mine is. O Little Town of Bethlehem, how still we see these lie. Above the deep and dreamless sleep, the silent Stars go by. Yet in the dark streets shineth, the everlasting light The hopes and fears of all the years are met in the tonight. There are so many carols, old and new which tell the story of that special night over 2000 years ago. In each of our ten churches we have a Carol Service before Christmas. It's a wonderful time to come to church, join in the singing and hear the Christmas story. We have lots going on in December, from Christmas Tree Festivals to school Nativity plays and Christingles. It's all in the magazines and on our website www. ggmbenefice.co.uk The best place to read about the Christmas Story is in the Bible, try Luke, Chapter 2, when the shepherds were on the hillside and the Angel Gabriel told them to go the stable where they would find a baby born to Mary. Let's remember those who find it hard to celebrate, loneliness and hardship make it a tough time. It doesn't all have to be about spending money Christmas is also about being together, round the Christmas tree, not forgetting Father Christmas of course!! So, however you spend your Christmas you can always find a space for the time to welcome Jesus into the world as a baby born in a stable in Bethlehem. God Bless and have a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year! 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Christmas & New Year Opening Day/date Surgery hours (inc Dispensary) Monday 23° December (09:00 = 17:00 Tuesday 24” December (09:00 — 17:00 Christmas Day CLOSED Boxing Day CLOSED Friday 27" December (09:00 = 17:00 Sat & Sun 28°/29" December CLOSED ‘Monday 30" December (09:00 = 17:00 Tuesday 31* December (09:00 = 17:00 New Years Day CLOSED ‘Thursday 2” January (09:00 = 17:00 Friday 3° January (09:00 — 17:00 For all non-emergency assistance out of hours, please call 111 or go online to www.111.nhs.uk. In an emergency, always dial 999. On behalf of all the partners and staff, | would like to wish all of our patients a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year. Grimston Medical Centre, Congham Rd, Grimston, PE32 1DW 01485 600341 http://www.grimstonmedicalcentre.co.uk www.facebook.com/GrimstonMedicalC3ntre Village Link | 7Holly Meadows School Our School Council have been very busy this term, preparing for charity events including a very special day for Children in Need. Children dressed up in spotty and colourful clothes and enjoyed a bake sale at break-time. In the afternoon, Guillemots class set up a selection of stalls and activities, demonstrating excellent enterprise skills. We were so impressed by their organisational expertise, which resulted in a brilliant sum of £374.40! A big thank you to the School Council, all their helpers and of course, our school families for supporting the day and donating so generously. Our Christmas celebrations began this week with the first disco of the term. We are very lucky to have such a dedicated and enthusiastic PTA who organise and run these events for the children to enjoy. Thank you! Wonderful memories of primary school are created at this time of year. Our youngest children in Puffins and Kittiwakes class are working hard on preparations for their Nativity play ‘Lights, Camel, Action' which they will be performing at the end of term. Children in Key Stage two and our Glee Club choir are preparing for their annual Carol Service at St.Botolph's Church, combined with readings as well as opportunities for instrumentalists to play in front of a large audience. These events provide a wonderful opportunity to work creatively and collaboratively. We were delighted to welcome prospective new families to our Open Days in October but if you missed these dates and have a child who is due to start school in September 2025, do get in touch by calling 01485 600241 or emailing office @hollymeadows.norfolk.sch.uk to arrange a visit. We look forward to meeting you! Everyone at Holly Meadows School would like to wish you all: ‘Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!’ Jennie Wildsmith-Garton. Headteacher 8 | Village LinkYOUR LOCAL OIL HEATING SPECIALISTS fa FOR ALL YOUR OIL HEATING NEEDS, CALL BYWATER B ER SERVICES Tel 01485 601461 SERVICING & REPAIR RELIABLE, PROFESSIONAL SERVICE GUARANTEED DBONDS ON ies: NEED A PLUMBER? 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Drinks 12-10pm Book early for our festive menu, available Monday - Saturday in December and our Turkey and Gammon Platters to share are available 7 days a week. ‘To make a booking: please call 01485 600666 or email infodathethrechorseshoespub.co.uk Ifyou are looking for a full/part te job please email ‘wayne [email protected] Village Link | 9SHEDS FENCING HEDGE TRIMMING Phone Eric on 01553-630208 Mobile 07867- 860820 Free Estimates Seph Serviess - Flat pack furniture assembly - Curtain rail installation - General household repairs - Blind installation - Picture and mirror hanging - Shelf installation - Odd jobs - All jobs considered Yur ely leg heady Call Stephen on: 07934200483 Email: [email protected] FULLY INSURED Do you feel vulnerable or isolated? Do you have mobility issues? Are you prone to falls? 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The total amount raised and/or donated came to over £600. o any Roydon Parochial Church Council While we are at it, the rest of the Parochial Church Council would also like to extend thanks to Margaret Gladman, for always ensuring that the Church is clean for services and Colin Grimes for maintaining the churchyard for very much less than a contractor would and which we certainly could not afford. It must be remembered that it is not only regular church-goers who expect the church and churchyard to be there for them for baptisms, weddings and funerals, so any help in cash or actions is very much appreciated. Christmas Coffee and Cake at Congham The next Coffee and Cake morning at St. Andrew's Church will be on Saturday 7th December from 10am-12.30pm. Coffee and Cake £3.50. Raffle and Christmas surprises! Thank you to everyone for your support in 2024. There will be no Coffee morning in January but we will be back again on Saturday 9th February 2025. x aS Village Link | 11Greenfingers Gardening Club Hi again to all and our Greenfingers members. This month was our Annual AGM and our talk after, by our guest speaker Caroline Holmes. Both subjects of great importance: The first one, our AGM for 2024 which had a worrying prospect of our club folding, as long-standing Chairperson Cynthia has decided to take a well-earned retirement from this very time consuming role. She has worked tirelessly for a number of years well supported by her husband Neville. Good News! Tracey Thorpe has very kindly accepted the role of Chairperson with the understanding that there will be help for her, provided by other Committee members. So, we now start another chapter in our Greenfingers Gardening Club without forgetting Cynthia and Neville for whom we are all very grateful for their dedication keeping our wonderful club going, but will |am sure still be important members of our Club. Now to our speaker Caroline, as | mentioned earlier, her talk was important but for a different reason, and after listening to her talk, understood that gardening can be a very dangerous hobby, as many of our garden plants can do us a great deal of harm. Her talk was about poison plants and was all centered around the very well known Ainwick Poison Garden, which she designed. So many plants are poisonous, and not all have to be digested, take the common or garden Ivy, the dust when removing it, is very nasty if breathe in. just touching others can cause skin irritation, i.e. Daphnia, The sweet pea seed could result in losing your voice, that | thought was interesting to know! Good advice was to wear gloves and wash hands. After finishing her talk Caroline asked if there were any questions, none were asked. | think we were all in shock to think how many plants can be dangerous if not treated with caution. 12 | Village LinkCaroline very donated a wonderful book on Ainwick Gardens which was auctioned off. Florina Gaskin was the successful bidder raising £15 for the club. Our guest then chose Plant of the Month. 1" Margaret Gladman 2" Margaret Bowles 3" Eileen Godsall The raffle was then drawn, some of the prizes came from Taylors Autumn Bulb sale Our new Chairperson Tracey closed the meeting by ringing the bell Our next meeting on December 10" is our Christmas Social Evening, it's a chance to meet and chat about how our gardening year has gone, and the usual quizzes plus nibbles will be provided. We ask that you bring your own liquid refreshments plus glasses. Non-members are very welcome, so bring as many friends as you want, but due to price rises a £5 fee is asked for non-members. Until then Happy Gardening. Interesting facts about the Village Link Avid readers of Village Link who also read the recent tribute to Steve Collison in the Lynn News might be interested to know that Steve was the first Editor of the Link when it was first introduced by Rev Andrew Thomas, around 1980. No computers. Just a wax stencil, a long-carriage typewriter and a duplicating machine, followed by a group of willing helpers to collate the duplicated sheets. 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Great opportunity to find that individual pressie. Selling arts and crafts all by local artists and makers (paintings, prints, jewellery, homeware, wood, food and beverage, ceramics and much more) Grimston Fen & Allotment Trust - Trustee Grimston Parish Council would like to offer the opportunity of becoming a Trustee of the Grimston Fen & Allotment Trust. The Parish Council has the responsibility to appoint a trustee for a four-year period. The Grimston Fen & Allotment Trust are responsible for the management and administration of Derby, Hudson, and Sugar fens as well as allotment lands and any money arising from the management of that land. The Trust's charitable purpose is for the general benefit of the inhabitants of the parish of Grimston. No Trustee is permitted to hold any interest in the property belonging to the charity orhave an interest in the supply of work or goods. You will be doing a great service for the community in helping this important local charitable trust. If you are interested please get in touch with the Parish Council Clerk on 07546 983481 or at [email protected] Book and Jigsaw Puzzle Sale in Grimston Village Hall 2.30pm to 4.30pm December 13th. Village Link | 15Grimston and District WI In October we met Gill Southgate and her guide dog, Adelaide. After telling us all about her experiences over 50 years of needing a guide dog, she had two important points to raise. «If ever you see a visually impaired person with a guide dog trying to cross a road or looking otherwise confused, always ask if you can help. The person is in charge of the dog and tells it when to go, but they rely on the handler listening and hearing the traffic. It is often difficult to hear when the road is clear, especially with electric vehicles. * A major bugbear is vehicles and other items obscuring the footpath. The dog will steer around it but could take the handler into the road where it is not safe. The dog does not know about road safety! At the beginning of November we held our 90" birthday party in the village hall. We welcomed visitors from other local Wis and ex members of Grimston WI. All were entertained by ‘The Cats’ playing a variety of songs from the 1930s to 2000s for all to enjoy and sing along, followed by a delicious cooked meal and cake. Our Annual meeting was also held in November. The members present voted to suspend the WI for up to three years from the end of March. (This decision can be reversed, if we need to, before March 2025!) Unfortunately our membership shows no signs of improving, making it difficult to find new people for the committee and to help with running the institute. We occasionally attract visitors to meetings but they are not ready to commit themselves. Suspension means that any funds are kept with the Federation office in Norwich so that if someone wishes to start it up again within the three years, they have money and support to do so. In the meantime we still have four meetings to look forward to. 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The Spring and Autumn litter picks were well attended, and it is always pleasing to see so many children of the parish volunteering to bring benefit to their community October saw the annual bulb planting event take place. This year we changed things up, we planted Crocus and Daffodils on the verges at Hudson Fen and Snowdrops in Queens Wood. Gaywood Valley Conservation Group visited Queens Wood and did a first-class job of clearing the area to allow the trees to thrive and we are grateful to them for maintaining the wood for our community. The jewel in the council's events crown is the Fen Fest event which is a great family day of music and entertainment for all ages. The Community Events Committee are already hard at work organising Fen Fest 2025 to ensure the event will be memorable. Sponsorship is key to the continuation of Fen Fest and we thank the sponsors that supported this years event. This year we also welcomed Anglian Water to a parish meeting in April to hear the concerns of our community, it was a great success and was followed by a community engagement event which took place throughout the day where residents got to hear about Anglian Water plans for our parish. The work has already begun and will continue to undertake works to alleviate some of the causes of the flooding issues. The Parish Council would like to wish all our residents a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and look forward to serving the community in 2025. 20 | Village LinkRachael Spooner ; MCFHP MAFHP ERWORK Foot health professional ‘We carry oat all electrical and are approved contractors. 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Keep your house free from pests THE CORRECT WAY sen Ce Nee tue MR acd ade OSB) TOS Mee Ree Re RR RR CR gr 01553 770617 PET Ret 22 | Village LinkCongham Parish Council The Parish Council has now installed a defibrillator in the village, it is located at The Anvil Inn and is clearly visible from the junction of Keepers Lane and St Andrews Lane. The Anvil Inn is central to the village which means all residents will have swift access to the defibrillator in the event of an emergency. The parish council are grateful to Kath and Karl at The Anvil for allowing the defibrillator to be located on the outside of their property. Cyclists visiting our village will have use of the newly installed bike rack located at The Anvil Inn and can now securely leave their bikes whilst they enjoy all that Congham has to offer. Again, the council thanks Kath and Karl at The Anvil Inn for hosting the bike rack. Finally, the parish council would like to take this opportunity to wish all our parishioners a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. . RSPCA EAST WINCH . WILDLIFE CENTRE ~ _ MARKET.Y — ‘ " DECEMBER 14, 2024 4 RSPCA East Winch Wildlife Centre, Gayton Road, PE321LG 09:30-15:00 Village Link | 23ARMIGER LANDSCAPE SERVICES R.J. STAFF Garden Maintenance & Landscape Contractors Grass Mowing Turfing Border Maintenance Seeding Fencing Paving Tree Cutting Pruning Garden Waste Removal Sand, Shingle, Topsoil, Cement delivered We will treat your garden as if it’s our own! 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For More Information or to make an appointment to look round please contact the school offices :- Flitcham 01485 600383 or [email protected] or Sandringham and West Newton 01485 540506 or [email protected] Te = aa MOBILE i cle HAIRDRESSING CONSTRUCTION Helen Sa Le <*Fgroam build tole ec Tel. 01485 600901 Sea Poet See Ne Poe ta or 0777 5514 572 24 | Village LinkAdvent Course The Light of the World Reflecting on the Nativity & Illuminating the role of Jesus in our lives. Rev'd Sue Martin at Orchard House, Lynn Rd, Grimston Wednesday Nov 27", Thursdays 5", 12° & 19" December 7-9pm Safeguarding in our churches Following the publication of the Makin report and the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury, We want to reassure you that all our churches have safeguarding procedures and policies in place We make sure that everyone is cared for and any concerns are dealt with correctly. Rev'd Sue Martin. A statement from the Bishop of Norwich following the publication of the Makin report and the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury “| have been utterly appalled by the contents of the Makin Review into the crimes of John Smyth and the response of those who knew about them. Of most concern to me, and the focus of my thoughts and prayers, are the survivors of his horrific abuse. | have been in touch with Archbishop Justin over the past few days and support him in his decision to resign. He and his family are in my prayers. It is up to all of us working in the Church of England today to ensure that everyone who comes into contact with the Church is kept safe. That has been and will continue to be my priority as | serve the people and places of the Diocese of Nonwich: My prayers are with all of those who have come to terrible harm through our failures.” Village Link | 25as" || SS \MAYNE TUFFS Grimston Bricklayer and General Builder Village Hall All building work undertaken, including CLIFFE-EN-HOWE ROAD new builds, extensions, garden walls, POTT ROW aan i patios, tiling, alterations, repairs, Telephone and more Hillington 600440 Registered Charity 303963 Tel: 01485 601152 Mobile: 07879 476127 C. P. COOPER PLUMBING & HEATING Tel. 01553 674 508 Mobile: 07971 772 732 for all your plumbing and heating needs NORFOLK CREATIVE ARTS Art Courses Drawing | Painting | Photography | Print structured courses taught by experienced artists and tutors for all levels SUPPLY & INSTALLATION OF WOODBURNERS Church Hill Schoo! | 71 Gayton Road |Grimston | Norfolk | PE32 1BG eee Ye eal lacel cage rac nene www.norfolkcreativearts.co.uk 01328 700161 fire ets 26 | Village Linkif Church Neits Readings for 1%* Dec Advent Sunday Jeremiah 33 verses 14 to 16 1 Thessalonians 3 verses 9 to end Luke 21 verses 25 to 36 8t" Dec 2" Sunday of Advent Malachi 3 verses 1 to 4 Philippians 1 verses 3 to 11 Luke 3 verses 1 to 6 15" Dec 3" Sunday of Advent Zephaniah 3 verses 14 to end Philippians 4 verses 4 to 7 Luke 3 verses 7 to 18 22"4 Dec 4" Sunday in Advent Micah 5 verses 2 to 5a Hebrews 10 verses 5 to 10 Luke 1 verses 39 to 45 25" Dec Christmas Day Isaiah 9 verses 2 to7 Titus 2 verses 11 to 14 Luke 2 verses 1 to 14 29"" Dec 1st Sunday after Christmas 1 Samuel 2 verses 18-20, 26 Colossians 3 verses 12 to 17 Luke 2 verses 41 to 52 Sunday services. 5t Jan 2"4 Sunday after Christmas Jeremiah 31 verses 7 to 14 Ephesians 1 verses 3 to 14 John 1 verses 10 to 18 Or Epiphany Isaiah 60 verses 1 to 6 12'" Jan The Baptism of Christ Isaiah 43 verses 1 to 7 Acts 8 verses 14 to 17 Luke 3 verses 15 to 17, 21 to 22 19" Jan 2"¢ Sunday of Epiphany Isaiah 62 verses 1 to 5 1 Corinthians 12 verses 1 to 11 John 2 verses 1 to 11 26'" Jan 3rd Sunday of Epiphany Nehemiah 8 verses 1-3,5-6,8-10 1 Corinthians 12 verses 12 to 31a Luke 4 verses 14 to 21 2"4 Feb Presentation of Christ in the temple (Candlemas) Malachi 3 verses 1 to 5 Hebrews 3 verses 14 to 18 Luke 2 verses 22 to 40 9" Feb 4" Sunday before Lent Isaiah 6 verses 1 to 8 1 Corinthians 15 verses 1 to 11 Luke 5 verses 1 to 11 Parish Registers Funerals 5th November Valarie Durrant of Roydon Follow by cremation at Mintlyn. 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There's generally a lot of glitter And, of course, we also have our Sunday services which are usually held at 10.30am - on December 8th it is Local Arrangement, on December 15th Irene Garrod, on December 22nd Marianne Baguely and on Christmas Day there will be ‘carols around the organ’ at 10am. In the New Year we have a service on January 5th where Rev Ncube leads us in renewing our covenant, on the 19th we welcome Elizabeth Batstone and the 26th is a Local Arrangement. Our January coffee morning is on the 9th. We wish you all a happy and peaceful Christmas time! Carols for choir and audience with harp by candlelight including Britten's Ceremony of Carols King's Lynn Festival Chorus presents a programme of carols for choir and audience, including Benjamin Britten's magical ‘Ceremony of Carols’ in its arrangement for four-part choir. The chorus is delighted to be joined by harpist Oliver Wass and the concert is conducted by Music Director Ben Horden. The concert lasts just over one hour and is to be held on Saturday 21st December in St Nicholas Chapel, King's Lynn. Tickets are £15, under 16s free, and are on sale now from the Corn Exchange, phone 01553 764864 www. kingslynncornexchange.co.uk C é Village Link | 29G.W. LAKE Your local werenant | | HANDYWOMAN Wide range of House NAOMI LITTLEWOOD Smokeless . Fuels Mobile 07557790226 Collections 25kg bags yourlocalhandywoman@ gmail.com at Yard HILL FARM, POTT ROW, GRIMSTON 01485 600540 OB TOO SMALL Helen Swith, JON SAUNDERS LDaygas CARPENTRY & JOINERY papeecaemes Do you want anew hobby & Windows - U.P.V.C. & Wood learn to craft? Kitchens . Doors . Stairs nitiedarhaleniivtieh iad . . . improve your skills? Bespoke Joinery, Restoration & Repairs Local Monthly Craft Class “NO JOB’S TOO SMALL - or 1-2-1 sessions available | DO THEM ALL” ALL ABILITIES WELCOME 07990 602021 for more info 203 Wootton Road, King's Lynn NEED ANY CRAFT SUPPLIES/CATALOGUE? 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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. DAW NORFOLK Aluminium Doors & Slory pease Eo STDP WRU as crs cy Brent ntars poke Garden Room + Home Improvements Village Link | 33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 600003 Ashwicken V.A. School, Head Teacher: Mrs Sophie Dickson KL-630352 Beavers, Cubs & Scouts:Mr Ollie Stride. 07761 777399 Bowls Club: Mrs Daphne Parsons, 3 Bracken Way, Grimston 601492 1" Brownies: Catherine Leigh, Old Forge, Church Farm Bars, Gayton KL-636318 Council (Borough of King's Lynn & West Norfolk) KL-616200 County Councillors: Congham: 07450 679355 Grimston & Roydon: [email protected] 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.Bal. Anota, ellr.colin.manning@west-norfolk,gov-uk 07355473970 Mr Michael de Whalley, cllr:[email protected] 07770 273903 District Nurse: Grimston Medical Centre, Congham Road KL- 668777 Doctors! Surgery: Drs’{] ;, Clifton, Dhas & Ahmad Medical Centre, Congham Road 600341 Fen & Allotment Trust: Mrs Gemma Barnicoat, [email protected] 601179 Flitcham V.P.A. School: Head Teacher: Mrs Jane Gardener 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: Mr Alan Loy, 51 Low Road, Stowbridge, Kings Lynn PE34 3PE 07546 983481 Congham: Mrs Ophelia Donovan. Email: [email protected] 07780 554452 Roydon: Ms 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: 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) 34 | Village [inkNorfolk 4 Bound ARB & FORESTRY Tree surgery - Woodland - Ecology Fully qualified & insured to undertake all aspects of arboriculture. 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