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FROM THE RECTOR
August is a month when many of us plan a time of holiday. For some of us this
will be time away from home, for others a break in routine as the clubs and
societies to which we belong will not meet again until the autumn.
I hope this month brings you joy - yet holidays are not always what they seem,
where the pleasures of looking forward to a rest may not necessarily work out
in practice in the ways we would wish.
What wonderfully complicated creatures we are: under God we expect the best,
yet we are so easily disappointed.
Fr Brian
FROM THE CURATE
In the spring I was invited by one of the churchwardens to spend a morning with
her during which she would take me on a tour of her parish. So on a glorious
sunny Saturday morning in late April we set off, first of all on foot, when
I was introduced to some of the local community and it was lovely to spend a
little while chatting. Then I was driven round the parish and shown where the
boundaries are.
It was a delightful morning, which I really enjoyed. It helped me to know the
parish and community a little better.
On Saturday 3rd July 2004 I was ordained as priest in Norwich Cathedral. It
was a wonderful and spirit-filled experience and I thank all those who attended
the service and all who have supported me through the year. The following day
I celebrated my first communion at Erpingham Church.
I look forward to my next year in the benefice with delight. Fr John
GROUP SERVICE
Sunday 29th August
10.00
at Thwaite Church
There will be a speaker on the work of the Gideons
(No other service on this day)
FROM THE REGISTERS
Holy Baptism
at All Saints' Thwaite 4th July Harry Handscombe
Wedding
at St Mary's Erpingham 3rd July Jonathan Payne and Emma Rivett
Funeral
at All Saints' Thwaite 18th June Sue Wade
ALBY CHURCH FETE
Sunday 8th August
at the Old Rectory Alby
Car boot sale at 12.00
Fete open at 1.30
Songs of Praise in Church at 4.30
(Favourite hymns to Fr Brian please)
GO FOR GOLD!
Free Holiday Club
with the theme of the Olympic Games
led by "Uncle" Leslie Moore
at Prince Andrew's Chapel, Aldborough
Monday - Friday, 2 - 6 August, 10.00 - 12.00
All children aged Reception to Year 6 welcome
Mums/ Dads/ Guardians welcome to stay
(Emergency contact numbers will be asked for)
More information from Martin or Ruth on 761468
SPONSORED CYCLE RIDE
The Norfolk Churches Trust is again organising this enjoyable event for cyclists
(and walkers) of all ages - those takng part decide how far they want to go,
and those who don't want to go anywhere can still take part by volunteering
to sit in churches and chapels to sign sponsorship forms and offer welcome refreshment.
(Sitters can be sponsored for sitting!) This year's event will be on Saturday
11 September, 9.00 - 5.00. Sponsorship money is shared between the Norfolk Churches
Trust and any church or chapel nominated by those taking part. Get your sponsorship
forms early to collect as many sponsors as you can! Gift Aid can be claimed.
THINGS THAT DON'T HAPPEN IN AUGUST!
No Traiblazers, no CPAKs, no prayer meeting at Prince Andrew's Chapel, no Christian
Fellowship, no WI at Erpingham, no Aldborough Garden Club, no Parish Council
meetings unless urgently needed, but there's one event that is bucking the trend
with a holiday treat ...
ALDBOROUGH & THURGARTON WI'S GREAT PUDDING EVENT
WEDNESDAY 18 AUGUST 12 ñ2.30
in the Church Room, The Green, Aldborough
Come and delight your taste buds!
Includes home-made soup and roll
Multi-pudding tasting + Tea, coffee or soft drink
All for a ticket entry of just £4! [Tickets available at the Post Office]
ALDBOROUGH COMMUNITY CENTRE
200 club winners, 15th June:
£150 M. Sandell £100 B. Lawrence £50 A. GoochVillage Care
outing
There are a few seats left for the Village Care outing to
the Cromer Pier Show on
Saturday afternoon, 18th September.
Cost will be a bargain at £5, to include coach from Aldborough Green and
admission to the Show.
To book a place, please contact Anne Murat (761597) or Elaine Hayton (768059).
First come, first served!
ALDBOROUGH & THURGARTON PARISH COUNCIL
is interested in hearing about what teenagers think of our villageand they are
organising a meeting later in the year, with a Youth Worker. A questionnaire
has already been sent round, but there may be some interested parties who have
not seen it: this is a summary -
What, in your opinion, would improve Aldborough for young people? (Or does it
not need any improvement?)
A couple of ideas already suggested are:
¶ a volleyball net/court
¶ a seating/meeting area (possibly partially covered)
What do you think of these two suggestions?
Please discuss with young people in the village and let Jane Maguire (No.1 The
Mill, 01263 761578) know your/their views, with any other ideas, suggestions,
comments, questions, etc.
Thwaite Bridge In spite of priority signs near misses are still causing anxiety.
'Slow' road plates have been requested.
Children's Play Area Village Care has offered financial support in updating
equipment. Suggestions welcome.
Community Centre The mallet used by Councillor White for laying the foundation
stone of the then Temperance Hall in 1884 has been offered to the Community
Centre Committee by his daughter. The Committee will organise an appropriate
display.
'Orchard's End' Plans are progressing for a replacement for the fire-damaged
building
Future meetings: 6th September and 4th OctoberFRIENDS of ALDBOROUGH SCHOOL
The Summer Fair was a great success raising £1140.00 profit despite the
weather!
Many thanks to all local businesses & everyone who donated prizes etc. and
helped on the day.
Unfortunately the school Camp Out had to be cancelled due to bad weather on
9 July.
Diary Date:
Body Shop At Home Party - Thursday 14 October, Aldborough Church Room
ALDBOROUGH ALLOTMENTS
Congratulations - the 2004 North Norfolk Environment Awards include the allotments
as runner-up in the Community category, for engaging a wide range of residents
in turning a set-aside field into allotments.
ALDBOROUGH CHURCH ROOM will be hoping to raise funds
at the Mannington Charities Day on Sunday 5th September, 12.00 - 5.00. Volunteers
to help man the stall will be welcome, as will goods and goodies to sell. Bric-a-brac,
books, produce, cakes - we can sell anything but would rather not have second-hand
clothes or furniture, for very practical reasons. Contact Glenys on 761309,
or Ruth on 768063. Please put the date in your diary and come to enjoy a day
out at Mannington.
Entrance to the Grounds and Gardens costs £3 per adult (£2 concessionary)
- this money and the fees from stallholders will go this year to Victim Support
Norfolk. Helpers will have a complimentary ticket. The House will be open 12.30
- 4.30, £2 per adult, £1 per accompanied child over 10. All entrance
money to Victim Support.
STRAWBERRY TEAS UNDER UMBRELLAS
It sounds like British grit and stiff upper lips - but it's reported that the
Erpingham & Calthorpe Garden Fete was in fact great fun and very well supported,
raising £775 for the funds of the two churches. There were two new attractions,
the Hindolveston Silver Band and Tom Witham with his vintage tractor. Thank
you to everyone who helped in any way, and especially to those who came in spite
of the weather.
ERPINGHAM with CALTHORPE VILLAGE HALL
200 Club Results
£150 (148)Trevor Dennis £100 (165)Mr & Mrs Warner £50
(96)A. Harden
£10 £5
21-6-04 42 A.Argent 46 M.Avery
28-6-04 56 S.Newman 188 M.Cox
5-7-04 152 T.Young 200 Rev. B. Faulkner
12-7-04 48 T.Mollard 174 D.Sharpe
THWAITE COMMON
Management
A meeting of the Management Committee was held in Graham Bull's office today
(12th July). This time it included the Rights Holders. Those present were:
Paul Ingham - NNDC Conservation Officer (taking John Sizer's place)
Andrena Walmsley - Norfolk Wildlife Trust (taking Helen Baczkowska's place)
Peter Willcox - District Councillor
Bob Grimble & Auriel Mims - Grazing Rights Holders
Graham Bull was in the chair.
Aspects of the plan drawn up by NWT were discussed and slightly revised in view
of discussions held between Graham Bull and the Secretary of State's offices.
These plans should be ready to submit by the end of the month. The hope still
being that grazing will be possible next year.
Plans for cutting this year will be arranged by Paul Ingham involving local
contractors and BCTV. A ceiling for cost was agreed. Costs for last year's management
were incorrectly stated in June's In Touch. It should have read "around
£3,000", not "between £3,000 and £4,000".
Reports on the Management Committee in In Touch will come direct from Graham
Bull in the future.
Walkers
The loss of orchids by about three-quarters is very noticeable as is the rampant
growth of nettle, thistle and bramble. This is compensated a little by the lovely
flowering grasses, some of which have not been seen before (no doubt eaten when
young by grazing animals).
Mauve mint, yellow fleabane, purple knapweed and pink willowherb will be in
flower by the time you read this, giving scent and colour for us, the butterflies
and the grasshoppers.
Volunteers are needed for pulling ragwort. Please contact Auriel on 01263 761665
AM.
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W.E.A. Aylsham Branch
Autumn term of 10 weeks
starts Wednesday 22 September at 2.00
A BLACK & WHITE HISTORY of JAZZ PIANO
Tutor: Brian Statham
At the Friends' Meeting House, Pegg's Yard, Red Lion Street, Aylsham
Course fee £30
Secretary: Ann Dyball, 01263 732 637 Treasurer: Jill Sheringham, 01263 733140
A LOCAL ATTRACTION not just for tourists - The Straw Museum
Visitors come from all over the country - even a Mr & Mrs Straw from Melbourne,
Australia! so it seems rather sad when people on the doorstep are unaware of
its existence. It's a very friendly museum full of fascinating items. There
is no charge for admission. If there is sufficient interest classes can be run
for various crafts.
Museum of Strawwork
Conifer Cottage, Buck Bridge, Colby, NR11 7HH
Tel. & Fax 011263 761615
Group visits welcome.
Open Easter to the end of October, Wednesdays and Saturdays, 11.00 - 4.00
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Women!
Are you looking for a change of direction, not sure what to do next?
A FREE COURSE at Sacred Heart Church Hall, Kings Arms Street, North Walsham
30th September - 9th December
every Thursday for 10 weeks, 9.45 - 12.45, term time only
CHOOSING THE WAY
to boost self-confidence, recognise talents, develop new skills,
find out about employment and training opportunities and much more!
WEETU (Women's Employment and Training Unit) run this successful course throughout
the region,
www.weetu.org
Call Laura on 01603 767367 to find out more or book a place - Start the new
term positively!
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TOP - TaxHelp for Older People
Older people on low incomes can now get free help with their tax problems in
Norwich.
TOP is providing tax surgeries in partnership with Age Concern Norfolk to help
over 60s who have worries about their tax and need independent advice but cannot
afford to pay accountants' fees. (A household income of about £15,000
or below qualifies.) Help is available in reclaiming overpayments on savings
accounts, checking coding notices, negotiating with the Inland Revenue, with
completely impartial advice from an independent charity. Telephone the lo-call
helpline on 0845 601 3321; if the line is not staffed, leave name and phone
number and TOP will call back.
MORE CONGRATULATIONS
Claire Knight of Alby didn't just go to Hampton Court and the Royal Horticultural
Society's Garden Show - she was in it! When she won the regional heat of the
BBC's Local Radio competition to design a garden she then had a week to build
it and plant it at Hampton Court. 'Look East' showed it at various stages of
its development as a Community garden with distinctly Norfolk planting - it
was a delight to see how quickly the butterflies and bees moved in, and we weren't
a bit surprised when she won top place nationally in the BBC competition. If
she can do that now, what will she do when she has completed her garden design
course at Easton next year?
Advance notice - Harvest Supper at Aldborough on Friday 24th September. Tickets will be ready early next month.
NEW VILLAGE CORRESPONDENTS for the NORTH NORFOLK NEWS:
for Erpingham, Martin Davies, 07733 360246, msd.davies@btopenworld.com
for Aldborough, Jean Wheeler (768280)
and/or Fiona Morrison, countryrules@btinternet.com
Please note: the deadline is now Sunday evening for that week's edition
THE NEXT ISSUE Copy please by Monday 16th August. e mail is very welcome.
Editor: Ruth Bayes, Chesterfield House, The Green, Aldborough, Norwich NR11
7AA. 01263 768063.
bayesaldborough@supanet.com