Church: www.churchintheplumsteads.com Parish:www.greatandlittleplumsteadparishcouncil.co.uk

May 2016 Edition

CHURCH and PARISH

The magazine for

Great & Little Plumstead, Thorpe End & Witton

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A Who’s Who of the Church in the Plumsteads St Mary’s Great Plumstead, Saints Gervase and Protase Little Plumstead,

St David’s Thorpe End and St Margaret’s Witton www.churchintheplumsteads.com

Priest in Charge

Rev. Darleen Plattin The Rectory 9 Lawn Crescent Thorpe End NR13 5BP Tel 01603 300093 darleenplattin@btinternet.com

Reader (Lay Minister)

Jenny Barnard 11 Fairfield Close Little Plumstead, NR13 5JD Tel: 01603 721407 Secretary

Jan Beaumont, 4 Boulton Road, Thorpe St Andrew, NR7 0DF Tel: 01603 461360 Treasurer

Lindy Doherty 15 Barker Way Thorpe End NR13 5EZ Tel: 01603 438070 citp@outlook.com

Great Plumstead Churchwarden

David Jacobs The Nurseries Smee Lane Gt Plumstead NR13 5AX Tel: 01603 433687 Little Plumstead Churchwarden

There are two churchwarden vacancies at Little Plumstead Thorpe End Churchwarden

There are two churchwarden vacancies at Thorpe End

Witton Churchwarden

Jane Hood Cherry Tree Farm Witton Lane Witton NR13 5DW

Witton Churchwarden

David Wheeler Appletree Farm Smee Lane Great Plumstead NR13 5AX Tel: 01603 431500 If you have recently moved into our villages and would like to know more about your local churches, please con-tact your local churchwarden

St David's Hall and Lounge ... ... are available for regular meetings of clubs and societies. Good

facilities and car parking. Ring Jeanette Batch 01603 439449 for

details

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From the Rectory

May 2016

Dear Friends

It is that time of year when many of us are busy in our gardens. There is something about spending a few hours digging or weeding that is very satisfying. There is also an awareness of creation and the part we play as stewards of all that God has created and given to us. I have had the following piece of advice on gardening for some years and offer it to you as something to think about as you go about your Gardening

How to plant your garden

For the garden of your daily living

Plant three rows of peas

1. Peace of mind 2. Peace of heart 3. Peace of soul

Plant four rows of squash

1. Squash gossip 2. Squash indifference 3. Squash grumbling

4. Squash selfishness

Plant four rows of lettuce

1. Lettuce be faithful 2. Lettuce be kind 3. Lettuce be patient

4. Lettuce really love one another

No garden is without turnips

1. Turnip for meetings 2. Turnip for service 3. Turnip to help one

another

To conclude, we must have thyme

1. Thyme for each other 2. Thyme for family 3. Thyme for friends

Water freely with patience and cultivate with love.

There is much fruit in your garden because you reap what you sow.

Yours in Christ

Darleen

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Parish Council Report 11th April 2016 at St David’s Hall.

The Meeting after a fine spring day. Cllr. S. Vincent in the chair. Summary scratchings by Cllr Cawdron. Notes only, not minutes. Q’s from the Floor. The condition of the road outside some of the shops at Thorpe End remains unsatisfactory. As this area is under private ownership, the Council cannot take action, other than to encourage action by the building owners, who also own the road sections. Parish was requested to continue to ‘prod the trod!’ Cllr. Mackie provided an update on actions taken with mention of Parish Partnership funding application. Matters arising. Great Plumstead notice board has been relocated from former P.O. premises. The Parish Clerk reported on the potential limitations for the use of CIL Community Infrastructure Levy monies. However, forward planning as to potential projects was required as sums had to be spent within 5 years. Inner link roads funding would be covered by S106 agreements. Chairman’s Items. Little Plumstead Hospital Site. The detail of the proposals is awaited. For problems arising from the NDR, the parish council does have a ‘hotline’. See NDR later. Road ‘Rangers” visiting parish areas on the 9th May. Notify any issues. Please note the major planning application for fields North of Thorpe End off the Salhouse Road. Application submitted for 803 dwellings. Further details also shown of the Octagon Housing proposals. School Fair May Day. Great Plumstead Village Hall. Monday 2nd May. Checks ongoing for the potential Parachute Display. Landing would be an adjoining field. Landowners consent being sought. Police Report: To find, go to www.norfolkpolice.uk. Financial items. The normal items of cost, wages and invoices were approved and cleared. Invoice for St David’s hire finally cleared. Precept should arrive month end. County Council. Cllr. Ian Mackie noted that Sec. of State minded to grant Academy Status To Thorpe St Andrew High School. Cllr has accepted the appointment to the Academy Board. Feeder primaries in consultation to join. NCC had held a full Council Meeting debating potential devolution. A Public consultation to be held? Scarcity of known implications remains a major issue. Cllr. Noted that the Plumstead NDR liaison group was acting as an exemplar for other areas. Scottow Business Park (RAF Coltishall) now an agreed enterprise zone with over 30 business operations and a solar farm. Recycling Centres; Open 0900 to 1700 ; New Pay as you Throw trial scheme for

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DIY waste. Residents will pay for the amount and type of materials rather than by vehicle size. A Trade Waste scheme is also set to start. District Council. Cllr. Vincent reported for the period noting next BDC Meetings and an update on the planning applications. Devolution remained a ‘hot topic’. BDC has agreed updated finance issues. Brundall Neighbourhood Plan referendum passed by 92% and has been adopted. There is no further progress on the Brooke Laurel Farm link road proposals. Some debate took place about the compliance issues around planning matters and how rigorously conditions were upheld. Parish Council. The Parish Web site upgrade continues in progress. There remains a vacancy within the Thorpe End Ward for a Parish Councillor. Interested parties may contact the Council Clerk or existing Councillors. The Great Plumstead Village sign has been completed and will be placed in the summer after preparatory works are complete. The Church has been notified and invited. Cllr Mackie has accepted ‘unveiling’ duty. 11th June, KTD. Clerk. Please note and welcome Mrs Tess Scott who has accepted the Parish Clerk position and is commencing handover with Mrs Jane Jones, who is leaving after 6 years in position. NDR Liaison Group. Residents can sign up for news and progress reports via a new NCC website norwich.transport@norfolk.gov.uk. Residents are requested to use this site for updated information. The liaison group has met NCC and continues to raise parish concerns. It is evident that our smaller roads are inadequate for major diversions. Note advance notices of road activity to the EDP every second Wednesday of the month. Middle Road will close long term from the end of April 2016. The proposed flyovers of Plumstead Road and the railway are described as ‘functional’, i.e. ugly !! A.O.B. Dangerous littering (broken glass) found and cleared from Thorpe End playground. Residents to please check playgrounds and use litter bins accordingly, although thrown bottles are an act of the irresponsible few. Gt Plum. VH car park heavily potholed and needs urgent treatment. Proposals and costs required and consideration given for future top dressing. Little Plum. Bus Stop proposals and repair (£800) also required. Should PC take this on? Final try on ownership details required. Complaint about location of Mr Walpole’s new bench near No 15 Plumstead Road. Correct permissions had been obtained with tree roots a limiting factor as to location. Sketch drawing to be checked for compliance. Next Meeting. 1930 hrs Monday 9th May 2016 at Little Plumstead Village Hall. All are welcome to attend Parish Council Meetings and discussions or contact the Parish via email at plumstead1@btinternet.com

The views expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those held by, the editor, Incumbent or the PCC.

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From the Parish Registers

Baptisms 16

th April Alfie Brown Lt. Plumstead

16th April Benjamin Bean Lt. Plumstead

Weddings 15

th April Nick Prior & Ann Hart Lt Plumstead

As always, Darleen is available to visit at home or in hospital, whether you are ill, recovering, or just want to see someone, please telephone. If you have a prayer request please let her know either by phone, email or through her letter box. Alternatively leave them at the back of one of the churches. If you are unable to get to church and would like communion at home please let her know. Enquires for Baptisms, Thanksgiving services, Weddings and Services of Blessing or Thanksgiving after a Civil Marriage ceremony are always welcome please telephone or email for an initial chat. On the sad occasion of a bereavement please do contact her or ask the undertaker to do so, Darleen is available to come and discuss your wishes for a funeral service in Church, the Crematorium or Colney wood. Contact details are on the front of the magazine

Great & Little Plumstead W.I. Our meeting in April was a Beetle Drive and tea. This was very well organised by Brenda Dawson . Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it and also a large raffle. We have a busy meeting planned on 5th May. This will be held in the Scout hut at Gt. Plumstead. The speaker will be Mr. David Boulton talking about Norfolk churches. It is also the Mini Show. Members are asked to enter 4 items from the following 6 options: Craft- make a book marker Flower arrangement- Buttonhole Card- Make a 90th birthday card Cooking- 5 shortbread biscuits Knitting- Egg cosy Decorate- 7" flower pot On June 7th we will have our Strawberry tea. The competition theme will be a black and white outfit.

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The Rambling Group Many thanks to Chrissie for leading such a lovely walk in March and also to Jenny for her walk in Worstead in April. A great thank you to all members who are willing to lead walks and find good tea/coffee stops. At time of printing we do not have a date or leader for May but as soon as possible there will be phone contact. For any further information contact Freda Sadler 01603 700623 / 07969 419450

Weekly activities in the villages At Great Plumstead VH - Dance classes (various types), art group, yoga, table tennis, western dance and toddlers group. For information contact Maggie Johnson 01603 720720

At Thorpe End VH: Dance classes for children and adults, short mat bowls, yoga, Jumping Jacks Gym Club and Baby Sensory. For information, contact the Secretary on 07810 076021. Website: www.thorpeend.org

At St David’s Church: Bridge, Pins & Needles, Photography, Horticultural Club, Pre-School (Monday - Friday), Italian classes, WI and Parish Council meetings. Ring Jeanette Batch 01603 439449 for details

At Little Plumstead Village Hall : a range of dance classes for all ages and all abilities. Ballroom and Latin Dancing for adults of all abilities. Please contact the village hall for more details.

For Fun ….

The following real life answers to various exams explain why teachers need long holi-days…

What is a nitrate? Cheaper than a day rate. What did Mahatma Gandhi and Genghis Khan have in common? Unusual names. Where was the American Declaration of Independence signed? At the bottom. State three drawbacks of hedgerow removal. All the cows will escape. The cars drive into the fields. There is nowhere to hide. What is a fibula? A little lie.

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Nelson’s Journey Purple Picnic - 18th June 2016

Hello from Nelson’s Journey, we are a Norfolk based Charity supporting children and young people following the death of a significant person in their life and last year we supported 631 children and young people, thanks to everyone who took part in the Purple Picnic fundraising week last year we raised over £6,000 which assisted us in supporting these children and young people. This year the Purple Picnic week runs from 13th – 19th June 2016 you can find out more on our website www.nelsonsjourney.org.uk/Purple-picnic.aspx As a finale, Nelson’s Journey will be holding a Purple Picnic, FREE for the public to attend on Saturday 18th June from 12pm – 4pm at Smiles House in Little Plumstead.

The day will offer lots of activities for all the family including a raffle with lots of chances to win treats and Family Day’s Out, Live music, Free circus workshops & Face Painting plus Tea & Cake Corner from Sponge Cakes Ltd, there will be home-made burgers from ‘The Feed’ available to buy or you can bring your own Picnic if you wish. Please let Sarah at Nelson’s Journey know if you would like to attend so you can add your name to the guest list and she will send you a FREE Raffle ticket for your chance to win a Luxury John Lewis Picnic hamper at the event! You can contact Sarah on 01603 431788 or sarah@nelsonsjourney.org.uk

A date for your diary Open Gardens Thorpe End

Saturday June 4th There will be a meeting for everybody who have indicated their

willingness to open their gardens on the above date, on Wednesday 6th April in St David's lounge at 7.30 pm

New gardeners welcome.

Please contact Judy Sadler on 01603 433490

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Thorpe End WI At our March meeting we had a very interesting talk by Christine Humphries on "The Fisherman Who Painted in Wool", about the Sheringham fisherman, John Craske. He began painting vivid sea scenes when he became too ill to go to sea and later moved into painting with wool, as he could do needlework lying down. His last work was an unfinished but detailed tapestry depicting the evacuation of Dunkirk, which is now in the Castle Museum. Christine treated to a stunning display of photos of his work. At our next meeting, at 7.15 on 19th May, we will be discussing and voting on the resolutions to be put forward at the national AGM, followed by a social evening. There are two proposals: one about appropriate care in hospitals for people with dementia and the other on avoiding food waste and addressing food poverty. WI campaigns have proved extremely effective in the past so please come and vote, so we can lend our weight to any campaign. Members please note that details of these resolutions can be found in the April edition of WI Life, so please do not recycle prematurely. The nature of our social evening will be decided at our April meeting, too late for details to appear here in print. Visitors are welcome to attend any of our meetings free of charge. We generally meet in St David's Church Hall on the 3rd Thursday of the month, starting promptly at 7.15 pm. Further details can be found on our poster in Thorpe End Post Office, our website www.thorpeendwi.wordpress.com or by phoning Sue on 700872.

Great & Little Plumstead & District Horticultural Society In April Mr Lambert told us he had been growing Fuchsias for 24 years and showed us how to propagate, take cuttings, feed and care for plants and ended by showing slides of pests and diseases and how to deal with them. The flower of the month, a Camellia, was won by Ailsa Orr. This was also the Spring Table Show with a very good turn out of entries and Ruth Boden had the highest points and was also awarded the Hudson Cup for best in Show. The next meeting on Monday 2nd May 2016 will be at Great Plumstead village hall at 7.30 pm and this will be the Annual Quiz. Our team would like as many members as possible to come along and give their support and refreshments will be available afterwards. The meeting on Monday 6th June 2016 is at St David’s church hall Thorpe End at 7.30 pm and the speaker will be Mr Guy Barker and the subject will be “Perennials for early summer scent”. Next month members are looking forward to a visit to Raveningham Hall Gardens which will be the beginning of several of the Club’s planned visits.

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Afternoon Cinema St David’s Church , Thorpe End

Come along and see a feature film, bring a friend.

Held on second Thursday of each month

Admission Free - Donation towards costs welcome Tea, Coffee, Cake available from 2 pm - Film starts 2.30 pm

Please send a blank email to: film@churchintheplumsteads.com and you will receive an email with details of the next film.

You can also see posters inside St David’s church. St David’s holds the appropriate licenses to show these films

Bounce & Rhyme Time Fun with songs, rhymes and books for parents and carers with babies and pre-school children.

Thursdays in term time 2.15 – 3pm

please note new time Plumstead Road Library St Williams Way Library

12th and 26th May 5th and 19th May 16th and 30th June 9th and 23rd June 14th July 7th July

Quilting Show & Tell St Williams Way Library

11am – 1.00pm Friday 27th May, Friday 24th June

Friday 22nd July, Friday 19th August Following on from our highly successful quilt

display we are holding Quilting and Patchwork Show and Tell sessions Please bring your work in progress and finished projects to the group so we can all enjoy them

Norfolk County Council Library and Information Service

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BBH Ltd at Horsford

Manufacturer of PVCu Windows, Doors and Conservatories Supply Only or Supply and Install

FENSA Reg Co

For A Free Competitive Quote Tele: 01603 897350

www.bbhltd.co.uk

Yoga Classes

Roxley Hall, Yarmouth Rd, Thorpe – Mondays at 5.15pm Thorpe End Village Hall – Mondays at 7.30pm

Suitable for all levels, including beginners

www.hesteryoga.co.uk

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Interior & exterior painting & decorating Fully insured, free estimates. For a friendly service at a competitive price, Member of N.C.C. Norfolk Trusted Trader phone Peter Wright on 488796.

Geoff Welton Apprenticeship served Carpenter-Joiner. Undertakes general building and maintenance work. Phone 402334.

Thorpe End PO and Stores offer a wide range of Post Office services including bill payment, personal banking and mail services. Also greeting cards, confectionery, tobacco, dry cleaning and National Lottery. Newspapers and magazines saved or delivered. Phone 433211

Reflexology, Susie Turner MBRA at Thorpewood Surgery. Phone 01508 492308

Guitar Tuition – Specialising in beginners 712172.

Accountancy - Small businesses, Self-Assessment tax returns. Happy to help. Call 07769 650263

Tea, Bags & Shoes - Shoe Shop & Tea Room, Thorpe End Homemade cakes, scones, lunches, teas/coffees. Takeaway available. 01603 432927

Church & Parish is delivered free to approximately 1400 homes in the Great & Little Plumstead, Thorpe End & Witton Area. Advertise here for only £3.50 per word per year. Alternatively ask about a 1/8, 1/4,1/2 or full page boxes. Contact Brian Frost 01603 432836 or brianfrost071@gmail.com

Drop in Café

in

Little Plumstead Church

Every Monday in term time 8.45 to 11.00 am

Meet People Make New Friends, Enjoy a free Cuppa

Call in after dropping children off at school, or just drop in

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Pro-File Building Services

Contact DJ

Let us quote for all your repairs and maintenance

We can also provide full kitchen and bathroom service

Phone 07809 062378

Safety First Driving School [based in Thorpe End]

For friendly professional tuition with flexible lessons to suit your pace.

FIRST HOUR FREE Block booking discounts, Special local rates

Call Susan now for a chat on 07788 737454 or 01603 701697 www.safetyfirstdrivingschool.co.uk

Washing Machines, Dishwashers etc.

All repaired. Same day / next day service.

Call local Engineer Michael Jay Phone 01603 440781 or mobile 07884 255292.

Learning – Playing – Growing Little Teds – From 18 months

(with parents/carers) Big Teds – From 2yrs 6mths

Tel: 07880 870 757 www.thorpeendteddies.co.uk

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Church Services

Editor’s Note The next issue of Church & Parish will be for June 2016

Please submit your items BEFORE the 15th May to: magazine@churchintheplumsteads.com

Distribution Note Please contact Mike & Patricia Blythe if you have any queries regarding

the distribution of Church & Parish. Telephone 01603 721100

Church Services for May 1st May 6th Sunday of Easter 11.00am Witton Rogation Sunday Service

Meet at Witton Green

5th May Ascension Day

11am Lt. Plumstead Said Holy Communion

8th May 7th Sunday of Easter

9.30am Lt. Plumstead Holy Communion

11.00am Thorpe End Holy Communion

15th May Pentecost

9.30am Lt. Plumstead Morning Worship

10.55am Zest

11.00am Thorpe End Holy Communion

22nd May Trinity Sunday 11.00am Lt. Plumstead Benefice Holy Communion

29th May Sunday after Trinity

11am Thorpe End Big Sing

5th June 2nd Sunday after Trinity 9.30am Lt. Plumstead Holy Communion 11am Thorpe End First Sunday Worship We look forward to welcoming you to one of our services.