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THE BENEFICE MAGAZINE
DECEMBER/JANUARY 2019/20
Serving Ormesby, Rollesby, California & Scratby
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EDITOR’S WELCOME:-
Another Christmas is upon us! Thank you from the Magazine Team for all your input during the year and please keep supporting your Benefice Magazine. Please send updates/events/poems/pictures/articles to…..
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CHRISTIAN THOUGHTS (p2)
CHURCH NEWS & EVENTS (p3)
COASTAL PARTNERSHIP ADVICE (p6)
GARDENING TIPS (p8)
ART & LEARNING TO PAINT (p12)
YOUR LOCAL SCHOOL (p13)
HAVE A LAUGH (p14)
POETRY (p15)
PHOTOGRAPHY (p16)
PET/ANIMAL OF THE MONTH (p17)
WOMENS INSTITUTE (p18)
PARISH COUNCIL REPORT (p20)
ST JAMES THE LEAST (P21)
PUZZLES (p22 & 23)
RECIPE (p24)
A CHRISTMAS STORY (p30)
EVENTS & FEATURES (p32 & 33)
NEWS & MORE (p36 & 37)
COVER:- Snowman painting by Frank Bent see P12 to be inspired.
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IN THIS MONTH'S MAGAZINE
Get in the mood for Christmas… go to P30
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Dear Friends
December is a month of expectation – all roads lead to Christmas! Children are paying close attention to the TV ads for toys and games and Mums are paying close attention to the seductive M&S food ads. Lists are written, parties are organised and imaginations are tested in choosing presents and creating costumes for Nativity plays.
For the church, this season of expectation is Advent. Just one road leads to Christmas. A road of twists and turns and obstacles, followed by prophets from ancient biblical times until the last ninety miles were illumined by the angel Gabriel for a young girl to follow from Nazareth to Bethlehem for the birth of the Son of God. Mary, heavily pregnant, travelled for maybe a week through difficult terrain of hills, valleys and deserts, to find only the shelter of a stable.
Christmas is the destination for the Advent Journey. Along the way we welcome each of the three schools in the benefice into church for their Christingle Services. On the 22nd December we invite the communities of our five villages to join us in each church for Carol Services. At last it is Christmas Eve and at journey’s end we see the starlight hovering above the stable, over Mary gazing at her baby in a manger. Young families crowd into St Margaret's Church at 4 pm for the Crib Service. Last minute presents are wrapped and turkeys are stuffed before the 11:30 Midnight Communion Service.
As I write this the General Election has not yet happened and the future of the UK regarding Brexit is unknown. The future of the leadership of this benefice is unknown as we seek a new priest to join us.
However, the theme of Light runs through the season of Christmas and Epiphany throughout January. The days will very gradually lengthen as we move towards Spring. May we pray that light will overcome the darkness of uncertainty in both our national and local situations and illumine the lives of ourselves and our families in 2020.
On behalf of all three churches I wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful and Holy New Year.
Margaret
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BOOK SWAPS
Looking for something to read? We now have a book swap in place at St. Georges Rollesby at the back of the church by the kitchen area. Please feel free to go in and take a look, this is a community resource for all members of our community. If you feel able there is the opportunity to leave a donation in the wall safe by the exit. All proceeds will be going to the fabric maintenance of the church.
ALSO
A new book swap is being put in place at St. Margaret's Ormesby, again this is available to all member of the community and a donation may be left in the wall safe. If you have any suitable books to get the swap up and running that you would like to donate please leave them at the back of the church. Many thanks for your support of the churches across the benefice.
DON'T FORGET TO RECYCLE
If you were not aware there are recycling facilities in the large car park of St. George, Rollesby. There is currently paper and clothes recycling which is good for our environment and also an effective way of raising money for the church. Whilst parked up recycling come inside as we are open all day.
CHURCH NEWS
SING-FOR-YOUR-SUPPER
ORMESBY VILLAGE CENTRE
SATURDAY 6TH DECEMBER 1830 HRS
Come along and enjoy and evening of carol singing, food, fun and friendship with the Friends of St. Margaret's group.
Do come and support your local church whilst enjoying the Christmas Festivities.
PRAYER FOR
DECEMBER
Lord Jesus Christ
your birth at Bethlehem
draws us to kneel in wonder at heaven touching earth:
accept our heartfelt praise
as we worship you,
our Saviour and our eternal God.
Amen
DECEMBER 2019 - ormesbystmargaretschurch.org.uk
Ormesby St Margaret
1st 8am & 10.45 Morning Prayer
8th Benefice Service
15th 8am Morning Prayer 10.45am Holy Communion
22nd Carol Service 6pm
24th Crib Service 4pm Midnight Mass 11.30 Holy Communion
25th No Service
29th 8am No Service 10.45am Holy Communion
Ormesby St Michael
1st 9.15am Morning worship
8th 11am Holy Communion
15th 9.15am Holy Communion
22nd Carol Service 4pm
24th No Service
25th No Service
29th 9.15am Prayer and Praise
CHURCH OF ENGLAND SERVICES
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ALL SERVICES MAY BE
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
CHECK YOUR LOCAL
NOTICE BOARDS
Rollesby St George
1st 9.15am Holy Communion
8th 9.15am Benefice Service
15th 9.15am Morning Worship
22nd Carol Service 2pm
24th No Service
25th 9.15am Morning Worship
29th 9.15am Morning Worship
Every Wednesday at 11am Morning prayer
For Baptisms, Weddings, Wedding Blessings & Funeral enquiries or if
you need the Rector, or Pastoral Team to visit you at home,
please contact: -
The Rector - We are now in a position of interregnum - the gap between one
Vicar leaving and another being appointed. If you need the support of the
church please contact any of the below:-
Benefice Reader :-
Margaret Parish
Authorised Worship Assistant:-
david Melling (St. Michaels)[email protected]
Ormesby St Margaret (Wardens)
Mrs Catherine Jordan: [email protected]
Ormesby St Michael (Wardens)
Mrs Betty Gidney: 731953
Mr Alan Lanham: 731294
Deputy Warden Mr Martin Harper 730762
St George Rollesby (Wardens)
Please Contact The Reader
BENEFICE CONTACTS
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HEALTH NEWS
TOPICAL TIPS FROM YOUR LOCAL SURGERY
In the winter season more of us tend to catch colds. Colds are mild viral infections causing blocked,
runny noses, sneezing, coughs, sore throats and sometimes a slightly raised temperature. While these symptoms are unpleasant, a cold is usually harmless and can be simply treated by easily obtainable remedies from the Pharmacy, resting until you feel better, drinking enough fluid and eating healthily. People who smoke should stop, as smoking makes the effects of colds worse (if you need help to stop smoking just ask us!). Most colds get better on their own without treatment. Antibiotics won’t work against viruses. Only contact your Doctor if your temperature is high (above 39oC), if you have a sharp pain in your chest, if you cough up blood stained mucus, find it hard to breathe, if you have swollen glands in your neck or armpits or your symptoms last longer than 3 weeks. For more information on how to manage colds and other winter ailments pick up one of our leaflets from reception or go to www.nhs.uk or Self-Care Forum www.selfcareforum.org
Repeat Prescription Ordering over the Holiday period. Give plenty of time when ordering your prescription. Although the surgery can issue the prescription in a few days, often the pharmacies take longer to dispense it. If you run out of medication over the
holiday visit your usual pharmacy or call NHS 111
Getting medical help over the Christmas & New Year Holiday The surgeries will be open usual working days over the Christmas period, apart from Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Most pharmacies will be open usual hours and some open on the Bank Holidays). If you need non urgent help outside these times call NHS 111. Only call 999 or go to A&E if there is a life-threatening medical emergency when someone is very ill or injured and their life is at risk or if there is a major trauma. These emergencies include loss of consciousness, fits, persistent severe chest pain, severe bleeding that can’t be stopped, severe burns or scalds and severe allergic reactions.
Winter Readiness Checklist
• Get your flu vaccination (if eligible)
• Order repeat prescription in good time
• Make your transport winter ready & avoid travel in severe weather
• Check your heating – your home should be at least 18 °C
• Be prepared for power cuts
• Check your pipes are insulated & find out where your stop-tap is
• Check if you are risk of flooding
• Freeze a loaf of bread and some milk just in case for bad weather.
• If you’re worried about an elderly person call AgeUK free on 0800 009 966
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Lots of people have already made a Change4Life decision to live a healthier lifestyle
and more are joining in every day. These days modern life can mean we are less active, and with more convenience and fast food available we don’t eat as healthily as we should. More people are becoming
overweight and doing less exercise, and this can lead to more aches and pains and increase our risk of getting diabetes or heart disease. Change4Life helps us change our diet and activity. You can get more information from 0300 123 4567 (9qm-8pm) or visit Twitter @change4life or change4life.
Mary Weatherstone
HEALTH NEWS
North Caister Surgery: 01493 720618 Martham Surgery: 01493 748833
Ormesby Surgery: 01493 730205 Hemsby Surgery: 01493 730449
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FAREWELL TO THE
MERRY MICHAELS
It is with much sadness that we have to report that the Merry Michael have met for the last time.
Due to dwindling numbers and ill health the difficult decision had to be made.
It is such a shame to lose another of our local groups. Last year the Sunshine Club closed and now this year the Merry Michaels both of which were in existence back in 1952 and were reporting in this Benefice Magazine.
So a big thankyou to Evelyn Lanham and everyone who have helped run the club over all these years. We'll all feel sad but all of you, you should feel proud for what you achieved.
ST. MARGARETS
GIFT DAY
Sincere thanks to all who supported our annual gift day this year.
We are very grateful for the kind and generous support we receive towards the maintenance of St Margaret’s Church. We look forward to welcoming many of you to the Christmas services in the coming weeks.
Donations are still being received so we will publish the total figure in the February magazine.
If you would like to keep supporting your local church please see the many events that are taking place during this month of Festivities.
Thank you Geoff Freeman
GARDENING TIPS
Tips for December
Last month I said we would cover pot plants and bulbs as Christmas Gifts. It’s good to consider a pot plant as a bunch of flowers with roots! Without doubt the Poinsettia is seen as the Christmas gift, these first appeared in 1967 and are now sold in the millions in the festive period. If buying as a gift it’s important to remember that these plants came from Mexico so that should indicate they do not like cold. Commercial growers will grow the plants at about 21c. About a month before the selling period the growers reduced the glasshouse temperature to 18c to prepare the plants for transport to the stores. So when purchasing look for a plant with the yellow flowers as tight as possible, the foliage dark green, any sign of the foliage going yellow is an indication that the plants have been too long in the store and suffering from cold, to look after them keep in a warm draft free position as much good light as possible. Watering needs to be enough to ensure that the soil is moist but no wetter, they dislike wet feet. In our home I have to admit that they just about make the new year and are then consigned to the compost heap. Cyclamen :another favourite have lost popularity in recent years as they do dislike our warm central heating, if you do receive one remember, keep cool, plenty of light and if they need water it’s best to stand in a bowl
of water for 30 minutes then allow to drain off any excess. Ready potted bulbs such as Hyacinths, narcissi etc make good but short lived pot plants, they do however bring “a bit of spring” to the home at Christmas Amaryllis are one of my favourites to buy as a gift, they are just about fool proof, you have to work hard to kill them, they reward you with a quite outstanding bloom that lasts a number of weeks. Just follow the instructions Just a word of warning, the stores have plenty of bulbs(other than Amaryllis) in attractive packaging ready to plant, beware, these should have been planted back in the autumn, the bulbs will have been in temperatures far from ideal and the they rarely perform like the pictures on the box! So another year is drawing to a close, every one is different but the real joy of gardening is the challenge that gardening gives and the satisfaction when your efforts are rewarded I will be back in February (if the editor is happy) when we will be making a start on the new gardening year, so it’s a very happy Christmas and a healthy new year to you all.
Geoff Freeman
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YOUR LOCAL GROUPS FOR GROUP ACTIVITIES GO TO
‘WHATS ON’
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SCRATBY & CALIFORNIA CLUB
Meets on Thursday 1400-1600 on a weekly basis. New members are always welcome, so if you aged 50 or over do come along and enjoy films, quizzes, speakers and some outings. sometimes simply enjoy a good chat over refreshments. Contact Sylvia on 01493 732403 or Colin 1493732407
THE VILLAGE CRAFTERS
Meet on the 2nd and 4th Friday each month at 1400 St Michael Church. Anybody interested in crafts of any kind will enjoy an afternoon of fun and fellowship which learning different skills and doing projects to help others. If you like a coffee, cake and chatter come along. Contact Christine 748645 OR Janet 07796246655
HAPPY ROLLERS
We meet in Rollesby Village Hall every 4th Tuesday at 1400. A warm welcome for all Rollesby Residents over 55!!! £7 per year subs which includes tea, coffee and Sherry on Birthdays. Speaker / Entertainer each meeting, lunches, coffee mornings, outings and concerts during the year. Please contact Glenda on 740755
1st ORMESBY BROWNIES
Meet on Mondays at Bracecamp Hall 1730-1900. The age group for Brownies is 7 to 11 years old. Anyone interested in joining should contact: Brown Owl on 01493 732288 - Kathleen, Brown Owl, is looking for help with running Brownies. If you could help please contact her.
YOUR LOCAL GROUPS
WELCOME-IN-GROUP
Meets every Thursday at All Saints Parish Hall from 1030 - 1230 Please come and join us and take part in fund-raising events for good causes.
Contact Marie Haynes 01493 717794
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
Meet the 3rd Saturday of the month at Bracecamp Hall, Ormesby, 1330 –1600. Prize Bingo Eyes Down 2.00pm. Raffle, Tombola Table, Free Refreshments. Non-Members most welcome.
All proceeds in aid of 2019 Poppy Appeal
Jack Dolan (Chairman) Tel: 01493 731015
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“TIGGER TIME”
Tigger Time is an opportunity for children to have fun with other children and for their parents and carers to have some 'grown up' company. We meet at The Village Centre 9 - 11 a.m. (During term time only) For more information please contact Margaret on 731557
ST. MICHAEL—FRIENDSHIP GROUP
Meet 3rd Tuesday of month at St. Michael Church 1400-1600. We’re a support group for the lonely, bereaved & dementia sufferers. All kinds of activities are enjoyed with occasional outings. Contact Beryl on 01493 733754
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Ormesby Art Group
We held our annual exhibition at the beginning of October with a wide selection of members paintings on display. There were quite a few visitors on the Saturday but the numbers on the Sunday were significantly lower than we had hoped. This was largely due to the inclement weather when there was heavy rain for most of the day.
Despite this there were a significant number of painted cards sold and also a few pictures.
Since then we have continued with a varied programme of topics and before Christmas we will have one of our periodic competitions with the subject "Animals in the snow" which was chosen by the winner of the last competition.
It is well established that in order to improve at any practical skill it is necessary to practise regularly. This is certainly the case with drawing and painting and to draw every day is a good mantra. However it is one which most people, myself included, do not adhere to.
In recent years with the development of modern technology amateur artists have begun to post their drawings on social media. Examples that I have read about are #DrawingAugust on Twitter and #inktober on Instagram. The object in these cases is to do a drawing or a painting everyday for a month and post them so that anyone
who is interested can see your efforts. Many people might find this idea of displaying your work too challenging. In my case it is the use of technology which is challenging. (I was brought up in an era when to make a phone call, most people went to the phone box at the end of the road or to multiply two numbers together you used a slide rule if you couldn`t do it in your head).
In a few weeks time we will be entering a new year and some people will be making resolutions. Perhaps one of these might be to draw or paint regularly. Go on - have a go. It is not essential to post on social media.
I don`t know whether we are going to get enough snow this winter for a snowmen to be made but below is a picture painted in acrylic on a ceramic tile and then varnished so that the paint doesn`t chip off...... It`s not difficult to do.
THE ART OF ART
Frank Bent
As we come to the end of a busy autumn term we would like to let you know what has been going on in our schools….The infant school topic this
half term is called ‘Aha, Aho – Tracks In The Snow’ which is a quote from the wonderful children’s story The Gruffalo’s Child by
Julia Donaldson. Children have been studying animals from different parts of the world, learning about their special features and the environments in which they live.
In year 3 and 4 children have been learning about the geography and history of the United States of America through the topic Road Trip USA. This topic takes children on a whistle-stop tour of America
looking at famous places and tourist destinations such as New York. Children have enjoyed the opportunity to re create some famous landmarks, using anything from lego to cardboard boxes, as part of the homework activities.
In year 5 and 6 the topic is Stargazers and children have been getting to grips with the vastness of the Solar
System through a study of the stars and planets, finding out about the moon and investigating gravity.
As you would expect, children across the schools are eagerly awaiting all the Christmas events from parties to Christingles.
The infant school’s end of term show is The Best Gift Of All which is a nativity story told from the point of view of the innkeeper’s son. He falls asleep in a stable and when he wakes up he is amazed to see a range of animals who have no idea why they have travelled there.
At the junior school the year 3 and 4 classes are polishing their production of The Inn Keepers - a story about inn-spectors who come to Bethlehem to make sure the accommodation offered for the census is up to scratch – which of course, leads them to a stable…
In both schools the main actors are working hard to learn their lines and all the children are involved in singing the songs which weave through the stories. We look forward to welcoming many families and friends to watch our performances.
We have designed Christmas cards as part of our annual fundraising activities, taken part in Children in Need and Anti Bullying Week events and supported the Poppy Appeal.
All in all the term has been busy and full of exciting opportunities – too many to list ! We would like to wish everyone involved with the schools a Happy and Peaceful Christmas and thank all our families for their continued support of all that we do. We look forward to updating you with more news into 2020.
Annette McMylor
Deputy Headteacher
YOUR LOCAL SCHOOLS
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HAVE A LAUGH!!
LIMERICK TO MAKE YOU SMILE
It’s just five lines, give it a go and submit your limerick to the magazine!
The North Pole is bustle and noise As Santa and those he employs,
Prepare for the day By loading the sleigh
With gifts for the good girls and boys.
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What do you call a cat in the desert? Sandy Claws.
What goes oh oh oh? Santa walking backwards.
What did the dog get for Christmas? A mobile bone.
Who delivers presents to sharks at Christmas? Santa Jaws.
What did Adam say in the Garden of Eden on December 24? It's Christmas, Eve.
Why do turkeys never go hungry at Christmas? They're always stuffed.
Which Christmas carol is most popular with new parents? Silent Night!
Why do Mummies like Christmas so much? Because of all the wrapping!
What’s impossible to overtake at Christmas? - The three wide men!
How do snowmen get around? On their icicles.
How do you know Santa is a man? Well, no woman is going to wear the same outfit year after year.
Good King Wenceslas phoned for a pizza. The salesgirl asked him, 'Do you want your usual? Deep pan, crisp and even?'
Maria went to the Post Office to buy stamps for her Christmas cards.' What denomination?' asked the clerk. 'Oh! Good heavens! Have we come to this?' said Maria, 'Well give me 50 Methodist and 50 Church of England ones please.'
Happy New Year everyone - Youth is when you're allowed to stay up late on New Year's Eve. Middle age is when you're forced to. "I look forward to sharing more fun and laughs with you in the new year." Bernie
The Advent candle is burning bright,
As we light it every night;
To let the evening household know,
When we watch the candle glow.
Of the coming of a holy time,
When trees are all adorned;
Of the Birthday of a Special Boy,
And that day when he was born.
The numbers all along the side,
Burn down to mark the day;
When Christians sing their hymns with pride,
And bow their heads to pray.
For peace on earth, goodwill to men,
For family and friends;
The day when gifts commemorate,
Those royal three wise men.
When feasts are lovingly prepared,
When Children's faces glow;
And families fond embraces shared,
After journeys through the snow.
So when you see the candle burning,
In the dark December night,
Remember why the world is turning;
To the Lord who is the Light.
By Alexandra Ashling
POETRY
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The Advent Candle
CHRISTMAS STOCKING
Sometimes, upon a Christmas day
I wonder if there’s any way
That Christmas might be quite a treat
For those who have a few more feet!
I really love my Christmas socks
That fill, each year, my Christmas box
O Santa, festive stocking filler,
I wish I were a caterpillar!
By Nigel Beeton
If you have a poem you
would like to share
please email the
magazine
PHOTOGRAPHY
Caister Photography Club A Big THANK YOU to everyone who submitted articles to the magazine - if you
have enjoyed this why not go along 7.30pm every Wednesday at All Saints and put
in to practice the theory you've learned through this year.
Camera School - The Rule of Thirds
As you develop your photography skills further, (excuse the
pun) you will come across the phrase, the rule of thirds. Try to
imagine a simple noughts and crosses grid, as indicated by the
image on the left within your viewfinder as you look through it.
Ignore the middle rectangle and position your subject either
on the left or right third, or those at the top and bottom. The
rule of thirds is nothing new it was used by artists long
before the camera was invented, as can be seen in the
image on the right. The main character, the one the others
are all looking at, is situated on the right hand third. This painting was created
between 1591 & 1632 the rule being as relevant then as it is today.
The rule of thirds applies to whatever subject you are
photographing as can be seen in these images. The largest
part of the Cheetah is on the left hand third whilst it’s head is
on the top. It is also looking into the photo
which in itself is important. In the image of the girl it can
be seen that the cross formed by her eyes and nose is
situated exactly on the intersection of the top and right
hand thirds. In this image she is also looking directly at the
camera, meaning that this image would work just as well if she was on the left
hand third.
The rule works just the same with Land/Seascapes as can be
seen in the image to the left. The focal point of the image is
on the left hand third with the high spire being almost
exactly on the line of the grid. Remember, Rules unlike
Laws can be broken and many excellent photographs have
been taken completely ignoring the rule of thirds. It, like most rules in
photography are there simply as guide lines. If you are happy with the images
you capture, that’s all that matters. Have fun and enjoy your camera and
come and join us to learn more. Terry Stringer 16
PETS/ANIMALS
After a dark stormy night at anchor Dudley went to fetch some chocolate, something to keep me sweet! He came back saying he wanted to show me something. That something came
home with us four weeks later!
Our un-named little stray with three others had been starved within an inch of
their lives, put in a box and dropped out at sea to drown. Someone on shore had heard their crying and rescued them, taking them to L.A.W.S, a charity run by ex-pats on the island of Levkas in the Ionion.
Levkas Animal Welfare Society were a group of people who raised funds to help neuter, feed and inoculate stray animals. Sadly the Greeks have never been kind to dogs or cats and our little dog had become a victim.
We collected a little ball of fluff, who was travel sick, had an overbite and was very nervous. We called her chip but soon realised that the name would need to change as people made up their own connotations of wood chip, choc chip, fish & chip!! In a flash of inspiration we decided on micro-chip as in Greek micro means 'little' and she was our little chip.
Never was any dog so easy to train, she came home and did toiletries where she should, took to her bed, did everything we asked of her and was a
dream until the time came for us to train her to be left on her own. At this point she decided that I was obviously the cause of her loneliness so whenever she was left she would take to chewing my t-shirt straps, my hairbrush, glasses, bikini straps…...
Needless to say she got over it and has been our little dream ever since. Living on board we made sure she could swim just in case she fell in,
however, she loved her trips ashore in her own little dinghy. When at anchor we would swim ashore twice a day for a walk and we would trail her in a dinghy to the delight of other yachties.
She is a well travelled dog from Greece she travelled across Italy, around Spain and Portugal, France and UK. She is now getting older
and is slowing down like the rest of us but as all dog owners will say, she is the best dog in the world.
Bernie
MICRO-CHIP
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WOMENS INSTITUTE
ROLLESBY & DISTRICT W.I.
Novembers talk by Emma Tacon told us how The Tacons were farming the land in the late 19th century and the farm has been passed down through the last three generations to the present day. She told us about the growing and trading of all the lovely produce they grow which is available in their shop.
Our darts team lead by Jane Avery won their quarter-final of the Federation competition, but unfortunately lost in the semi-finals to Coltishall WI who went on to win the Final. We are planning a trip to the Theatre Royal ‘Made in Dagenham’ on Thursday January 30th. Contact Ann Johnson asap for a ticket. Our Christimas Dinner at Filby Bridge is Friday 20th December, 12.30 for 1 pm. Advanced notice of the Federation Annual Meeting at the Theatre Royal April 2020 has been received, where the main speaker will be Lucy Stevens performing as Kathleen Ferrier.
We held our Annual meeting. One extra committee member agreed and all current were re-elected. Ann Johnson was re-elected as President. Our next meeting is the Christmas party on Monday December 9th.The first meeting of the New Year is a talk by Caroline Morton from Norfolk Bluebell Wood Ltd and the competition will be a Candlestick. Pam Mayhew
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WANTED:….. Does anybody have a spare projector screen for use in our three churches?
If so, please contact Margaret Parish 731557. [email protected].
Thank you
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DECEMBER 3rd
PARISH COUNCIL
Ormesby St. Margaret with Scratby Parish Council
Chairman—Adrian Peck
01493 733737 07768216402 [email protected]
Clerk—Jayne Morse
[email protected] 07825266117 www.ormesby.org
Next meeting is 9th Dec…Main points of the 11th Nov Meeting:-
Community groups that support young children and their parents are invited to apply to a new Community Fund.
Essential works to be carried out at Ormesby Treatment Works next year.
Request for Grit Bin - California.
Traffic calming and signage Appleton Drive, Ormesby.
Beach Access at Scratby: A final quote for Phase 1 had been received. It was agreed that the Parish Council would instruct the construction company to initiate phase 1 of the project. Work will commence 2 weeks after instruction.
St. Michael Parish Council
Clerk—Phil Davies
01493 243519 [email protected]
Next meeting 10th Dec…Main points of the 12th Nov Meeting:-
Norfolk Wildlife Trust to be invited to meet with the Parish Council to
discuss resolving picnic site maintenance..
Street lighting on main A149 remains inoperative despite having been reported. Clerk will address with GYBC Works Dept.
Application for building development of Broadland Nurseries has been refused by The Secretary of State.
Rollesby Parish Council
Chairman—Shaun Day
01493 740651
Clerk—Claudia Dickson
01493 750254 07769972902 [email protected]
Next meeting is 16th Dec. Main points of the Oct Meeting:-
A Neighbourhood Plan consultation
will be held between 2nd Dec & 19th Jan. Open events will be held in the Pavilion 11th & 14th Dec.
There is a Councillor vacancy on the Council. Please contact the Clerk if you are interested.
Works to improve the footpath from Main Road to Court Road will be btwn the 27th & 30th November.
Council support the registering of the Horse and Groom as an Asset of Community Value.
For full minutes visit the appropriate website
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ST JAMES THE LEAST OF ALL
On the best ways for a vicar to disrupt Christmas
I am sorry I was not alive during that wonderful four-year period when Oliver Cromwell abolished Christmas. Just think! No Christmas parties, no carol services, no cards to send and no frantic last-minute shopping. That man was a hero.
Planning for Christmas at St James’ normally starts on 2nd January. By Easter, the flowers for church have been colour coordinated, the seating plans and table decorations for the Christmas party have been allocated (with nominated reserves in case someone should inconveniently die in the intervening eight months). Long before Summer is over, the tree lights have been tested, music for the 9 Lessons and Carols Service has been chosen and the service sheets printed. Way before the dark nights set in, car parking attendants will have been found, those who are to light all the candles will have been rehearsed to perfection and the brass lectern has had its annual polish.
We do not do spontaneity at St James the Least of All. If ever there was a service when time for something unexpected was allowed, its place would be announced in the order of service, how long it would happen unexpectedly would have been decided by a committee and who was to be spontaneous would have been allocated on a rota.
The one person none of these well-meaning, efficient, committed
organisers can control is the Rector. You could call it a staff perk.
Carols will (accidentally, of course) be announced in the wrong order; if verse 3 was to be omitted, I announce it will be verse 4. This keeps the organist on his toes while the choir hovers on the point of a collective nervous breakdown. At the Christmas supper, my introductory welcome speech and extensive grace make those in the kitchen wonder if the vegetables being boiled should better be served as thick soup.
I offer the helpful suggestion that the tree, having been installed and decorated in the chancel, may perhaps look better in the sanctuary and I turn all the heating off throughout the season, explaining that it will help the flowers to last. All Services will start five minutes early (was my watch rather fast?) so I can look disapprovingly at those still coming in while we are singing the first carol and making it clear that I think they had spent too long in the pub next door.
And so we all reach Christmas morning, with 12 months of planning having gone yet again slightly awry, with parishioners exhausted and I exhilarated at the chaos that has been created with such ease. Mr Cromwell, your spirit lives on.
Your loving uncle,
Eustace
My dear Nephew Darren,
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PUZZLES
SOLVE ME…….
This is as light as a feather, yet no man can hold it for long. What am I?
I am white when I am dirty, and black when I am clean. What am I?
Answers on P38
Across
1. Vague
5. Pass through
6. Stir up
7. Storm
Down
1. Pariah
2. Sports structure
3. Steal the show
4. Adjure
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FOR THE YOUNG & YOUNG AT HEART
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1. Who played Basil Fawlty in Fawlty Towers?
2. In which French city was the Bastille?
3. Which organ is affected by cirrhosis?
4. What type of creature is a yellowhammer?
5. To which former British colony were convicts transported until 1868?
6. Who wrote Alice's Adventures in Wonderland?
7. The River Shannon can be found in which Country?
8. Which imperial unit of length is equal to 0.3048 metres?
9. What type of musical instrument is a marimba?
10. By what name was Russian-born entertainer Asa Yoelson, star of The Jazz Singer, better known?
Complete the word ladder by changing just one letter each time.
Example: CAT, COT, DOT, DOG.
WORD
____ Job
____ Stopper
____ Chef
BOOK
Look at the clues below and see if you can make new words by changing just one letter in each of these words.
1. Change TAME into something to play.
2. Change GOAT into something to wear.
3. Change BALL into something that
rings.
Put a different letter in front of UNE each time to make words with the following meanings:
1. Month of the year
2. Sand hill
3. Melody
Can you rearrange the jumbled letters into a 9-letter word for a
large bird? LOBS A STAR
Can you also use some of the letters to find words with the following meanings?
1. Something used on water (4 letters)
2. Book of maps (5 letters)
3. Rope used to catch animals (5 letters)
Saint Lucia's Braided Bread Ingredients
1 1/2 cups warmed milk 2 1/4-ounce pack dry yeast
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
6 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
2 large eggs 1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon finely grated orange rind
1 teaspoon salt
5 1/2 o 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Glaze and Garnish: 2 1/2 cups icing sugar
2 1/2 to 3 1/2 tablespoons orange juice
Method
Pour 1/2 cup of warm milk in into a large bowl. Add the yeast and 1 tablespoon of the sugar and let it set for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, melt the butter in the remaining warm milk. Add the butter and milk mixture to the yeast. Whisk in the eggs, juice, 1/4 cup of sugar, orange rind, and salt. Stir in the flour, 1 cup at a time, until the dough can be gathered into a ball. Knead the dough on a floured surface until the dough is smooth and elastic and does not stick to your hands. Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl, turning it once to coat it. Loosely cover the bowl with plastic let it rise until doubled in size, about
1 1/2 hrs. Punch down dough divide it into 3 equal parts. Roll each part into a 30-inch rope and braid the ropes together. Transfer the braid to a greased baking sheet, pinch together the ends to form a circle, and let it rise to doubled in size, about 45 min.
Heat the oven to 375°. Bake the bread for 25 minutes or until golden brown, then let it cool on a wire rack for about 30 minutes.
For the glaze, stir together the confectioner's sugar and orange juice in a medium bowl until smooth. Drizzle the glaze mix over the bread, then garnish with the cranberries. add candles, if you'd like. Serves 12.
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The feast of St. Lucy, a fourth-century martyr, is celebrated on December 13th, also known as Saint Lucia Day.
In Sweden, this special feast is called Luciadagen. Before dawn, the oldest daughter in the family will dress as St.
Lucy, wearing a white gown to represent purity , a red sash to represent martyrdom, and a crown of greenery and lit candles. Her brothers will dress as "starboys" wearing white gowns, cone-shaped hats and carry star-tipped wands.
WHAT’S ON A PULL OUT
AND KEEP PAGE
Everything you need to know
about what’s happening in your
local villages—Any amendments or
things you would like to see included
please email the magazine team.
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M=Monthly
MONDAY
All Saints Parish Hall - (Booking Clerk Babs Newton 01493 384475 Btwn 1000-1700)
Pilates (W) 1830-1930—contact [email protected]
Memory Club (W) 1000-1400 Tel: 01493 494217/07887984341 [email protected]
Broadland Gym (W) 1600-1900
Bracecamp Parish Hall— (Bookings Tel: 01493 730365)
Bobbin Lacemaking (W) 1930-2130 Tel: 01493 730599
Brownies (W) 1730-1900 Tel: 01493 732288
Garden Club (M) 1930-2200 Tel: 01493 733801/731570 (last Mon of mth) (27th Jan 2020 Speaker Graeme Simmons - History beneath your feet)
Line Dancing 1930-2200 Tel: 669582 (1st, 2nd & 3rd of mth)
St Michael Village Hall (Bookings Tel: 01493 369470)
Bingo (F) (1st&3rd week of the month).
Rollesby Village Hall (Bookings Clerk Janet Hodds Tel: 01493 740463)
Line Dancing (M) 4th week of the mth in the evening
Womens Institute (M) 2nd week of the mth in the evening
Parish Council Meeting (M) 3rd week of the mth in the evening
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WHAT’S ON
TUESDAY
All Saints
Pilates (W) 0930-1030 contact [email protected]
Boxercise (W) 1830-1930 contact [email protected]
Bracecamp
Bobbin Lacemaking (W) 1400-1600 Tel: 01493 730599
Short Mat Bowls (W) 1330-1600 Tel: 01493 730664
Table Tennis (W) 1900-2200
St Margarets—Morning Prayer (W) 0900-0930
St.Michael Village Hall
Merry Michaels (F) 1400-1630 Tel: 01493 730266 (2nd&4th Tue of mth)
St. Michaels Church
1400-1600Friendship Group (3rd Tue of mth)
Ormesby Village Centre
1400-1700 Dancing (W) (during term time) Paula Hacon 01493 748201 or 07894 468275
1900-2100 (M) (4thTues of mth)Nightingales Womens Institute Georgina Nicholas-Jago email [email protected]
Rollesby Village Hall (Bookings Clerk Janet Hodds Tel: 01493 740463)
Happy Rollers (M) 1400-1700 Tel: 01493 740755 (4th Tue of mth) - 3rd meeting + 7th Jeff Gallant - 16th Lunch
Line Dancing (W) in the evening WEDNESDAY
All Saints
Weight Watchers (W) 0930-1030
Carers Trust Norfolk (W) 1030-1400
Camera Club (W) 1930-2200 contact
Art Group (W) 0930-1230 Tel:
07941859774
Scratby Bowls Club (W) 1330-1630
contact Dave Baran. Tel:
07827521329
Slimming World (W) 1800-2100
Bracecamp
Women’s Institute (M) 1400-1600 Tel: 01493 731490 (2nd of the mth)
Yoga (W) 1730-1900 Tel: 01493 732717
Badminton (W) 1930-2230 Tel: 07776304652
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WHAT’S ON
THURSDAY
All Saints
Welcome in Group (W) 1030-1230 Contact Marie Tel: 01493 717794
The Scratby Club (W) 1330-1630 Tel: 01493 732403/732407
Body Highlights (W) 1830-1930
Bracecamp
Keepfit (W) 1000-1100 Tel: 01493 730664
Quilting & Craft Grp (W) 1400-1600 Tel: 01493 730599
Line Dancing (W) 1900-2200
Young at Art (W) 1900-2100 Tel: 07999895155
California Tavern
Probus Group (W) 1000-11.30 Contact Terry Whitmill Tel: 01493 748660
Ormesby Village Centre
1900-2100 Flamenco dancing Angela Tel: 01493 303965 or 07597189083
Rollesby Village Hall (Bookings Clerk Janet Hodds Tel: 01493 740463
Line Dancing (W) in mornings
Art Classes (W) in afternoons
St. George Rollesby—Book of Common Prayer Service (W) 1100-1200
Ormesby Village Centre
Tigger Time (W) (during term time)0900-1100 Margaret 731557 or Rev Mandy Bishop 01493 731917
1400-1700 (W) Art club Jill Mole Tel: 01493 731024
1900-2100 Dog training Christine Tel: 01493 722204 or 07810772349
Rollesby Village Hall (Bookings Clerk Janet Hodds Tel: 01493 740463
Coffee&Chat morning (M) 1030-1200 (1st Wed of mth)
Meditation Development & Spiritual awareness (W) in evening
WEDNESDAY Cont.
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SATURDAY
All Saints
Parish Council ’Open Morning’ (M) 1000-1200 (7th Sept) ???????
Bracecamp
Dances Mike & Jackie (F) 1900-2200 Tel: 01263 502215
Bobbin Lacemaking (M) 1100-1500 Tel: 01493 730599
British Legion Bingo (M) 1330-1600 Tel: 01493 731015 (Sat 21st)Prize Bingo Doors Open1330 Eyes Down 1400, Raffle, Tombola Table, free refreshments. Non-Members most welcome.
SUNDAY
All Saints
Light of Life Church (W) 0900-1300 contact [email protected]
Bracecamp
Green Pastures Christian Fellowship (W) 1000-1300 Tel: 01493 751312
All Saints
Forget-me-not Café & Indoor Market(W) 0930-1330 contact [email protected] Tel: 07538463509
Table Top Sale (W) 1000-1400 Tel: 01493 730587
Bracecamp
Yoga (W) 1000-1200 Tel: 01493 732717
Short Mat Bowls (W) 1330-1600 Tel: 01493 730664
Rollesby Village Hall (Bookings Clerk Janet Hodds Tel: 01493 740463
Line Dancing (M) 1st week of mth in the evening
Lindy Hop & Swing 2nd/3rd/4th week of month in the evening.
St. Michaels
Village Crafters 1400-1600 (2nd & 4th of mth) 11th & 25th
FRIDAY
WHAT’S ON
SPECIAL EVENTS TO REMEMBER… SING FOR YOUR SUPPER
- 6TH VILLAGE CENTRE ORMESBY 1830 HRS. / COFFEE
MORNING - 7TH 10-12AM THE OLD HALL ORMESBY / JEFF
GALLANT - ROLLESBY VILLAGE HALL 7TH 1915 HRS /
CHRISTMAS BINGO - 14TH ROLLESBY VILLAGE HALL
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NHS Direct 111
Blood Donors 0845 7741 1711
Fleggburgh Surgery 01493 369232
Hemsby Medical Centre 01493 730449 Repeat Prescription 734095
Ormesby Medical Centre Doctor 01493 730205 Dentist 730384 Pharmacy 384000
James Paget Hospital 01493 452452
POST OFFICE
Ormesby 01493 730322
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SCHOOLS
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The night air was cold, a stark contrast to the warmth of the day. Luke pulled his cloak tighter round him. Not that it helped much as the cloak was a bit worn in places, but it was all he had to put over his tunic. One of the old shepherds had given it to him when he joined their group a season ago. They had found him tired and hungry along the road to….. he didn’t know where. They had fed him some of the bread they had brought for their nights’ vigil. He told them he had run away from home; his family were very poor and he thought he would look for work and relieve them of a mouth to feed, but he had not found anything yet and he had no money with him for food. That was when he had received the cloak and a job to help watch the flock by night in return for his keep. The flock was well spread out this night so the shepherds had divided and half had moved a mile away and made a second camp.
Luke got up and went to the fire and put some wood on it. It crackled and the noise woke the old shepherd. ‘Is it my turn?’ ‘No, not yet, I’ve just added to the fire’ he answered, ‘go
back to sleep’. The old boy however sat up and looked about. ‘There is something happening somewhere, the sheep are silent.’ Luke stood still and listened. The man was right, it was eerie. Then the sky started to change colour, night was as bright as day; and music he thought…..no, singing. Into view came the other shepherds, their faces looking frightened and bewildered. Together they watched as
in the blinding light they could make out the forms of angels, lots of them, filling the skies. They were singing ‘Glory to God, peace to men’. Then the most glorious of the angels approached them, and Luke like the others was struck dumb with fear. ‘Be
not afraid, for I bring great tidings of joy. This very day in David’s town your saviour was born. You will find him wrapped in strips of cloth and lying in a manger.’ Then the angels left and the shepherds looked at each other stunned by what they had seen and heard.
Luke was the first to speak. ‘Were they angels?’ The old man said "Yes, they were, they have come with great news we had better make for David’s town to see this amazing child." ‘What about the sheep?’ asked Luke. ‘The angels will keep watch I expect;
A CHRISTMAS STORY
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now hand me my stick and let’s get going.’
The shepherds made their way down the hillside. David’s town, as it was known, was Bethlehem and when they arrived they found it crowded with people, more so than usual. There was some census going on apparently, something the Romans thought up. Being shepherds they were out of sight out of mind to others. At one inn though, they were told that a baby had been born in the stable because there was no room
inside for the couple. At least they would be warm with all the straw in there.
Luke wondered about that, what a way to treat a baby he thought. He himself had been poor and he had been homeless but he was just a normal boy. This baby, according to the angel, was the promised saviour, a baby that was to be a king, how could this be true if they treated him like this; after all his people had been waiting a long time for him.
He followed the others into the stable and there among the straw, in a manger, lay the baby. One by one they bowed to the couple and their son. They gave them a lamb they had carried with them. When it was Luke’s turn he could not speak, he was so choked with the wonder of it all. The baby stirred and moved his little hand. Luke wanted to hold it but daren’t; not because it looked fragile but because it look so….. Special.
After a while they decided to return to the hillside and they bade goodbye to the Holy family. On their way back they told everyone they saw of the wonderful news. Some thought they were drunk and laughed. ‘As if angels would come down from heaven and speak to shepherds, Ha!’ But there were some who knew their scripture, and wondered…..
Luke didn’t mind what they thought, he felt warm and especially loved.
By Sylvia Catchpole
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YOUR COMMUNITY
Whilst we have left Halloween and fireworks behind, having received the below piece of poetry from our local school I couldn't help but include it in our magazine. It is un-named but I think you will join me in saying well done for creativity, imagination and excellent writing skills. I think we may have our new editor of the future:-
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The four Advent candles represent the four weeks of Advent, one candle is lit each Sunday in a specific order. Three of the candles are purple or blue and the forth is rose or pink coloured. When placed in the wreath the pink candle is placed third in order. Each week a candle will be lit and it is traditional to make the sign of the Cross as this is done and again when it is extinguished.
Each of the Candles has a name and a specific meaning. The first week of advent a purple candle will be lit, this is the prophecy candle relating to the forthcoming birth of Christ and symbolizes ‘hope’ and God’s forgiveness toward man. The second week of advent another purple candle is lit to symbolize faith. We are reminded of the experience of Joseph and Mary at Bethlehem and it represents ‘peace’. The third week the pink/rose candle known as the Shepherd’s candle is lit on what is known as Gaudete Sunday. We are reminded of the ‘joy’ that the birth of Christ brought to the world.
Some may remember the song by Steeleye Span called Gaudete, the words to the song were Gaudete, Gaudete, Christus est Natus Ex Maria Virgine Gadete – this translates to
Rejoice, Rejoice, Christ is born of the Virgin Mary, Rejoice.
Finally on the fourth Sunday we light the last purple candle, the Angel’s candle which represents the peace and justice that Christ brings to the world. It represents ‘purity’. Sometimes there can be a white candle in the middle of the advent wreath and this is known as the Christs Candle and will be lit on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day and again refers to the purity of Christ.
As we light our candles in church this year I shall be thinking of Hope, Peace, Joy and Purity and pray that this is what the Lord will bring to each of you across the benefice this Advent season and through the coming year.
Bernie
FEATURES
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SOCIAL MEETINGS
GT. ORMESBY & DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB
We meet the 4th Monday of the months at Bracecamp Hall, Ormesby, 1930 hrs. For this months details see centre page pull out. New members are always welcome for any further info. contact:- Gillian Saker 01493 733801 Hazel Stenning 01493 731570 www.greatormesbygardenclub.co.uk
FORGET-ME-NOT CAFÉ
At All Saints Parish Hall, Scratby, every Friday 1000-1400 for light refreshments and lunches. All are welcome to sit and enjoy good food, good conversation, babies play area and free wifi. All events on the Whats On Pages. To volunteer at the Café contact Sylvia on 07538463509 AND Tina on 01493 730587 for (table top) booking forms.
COFFEE & CHAT MORNINGS
We meet the first Wednesday of each month at Rollesby Village Hall 1030-1200. Don’t sit at home alone, please come and join us for good company in a relaxed atmosphere, enjoy free tea, coffee, squash & biscuits. We also run a bring and buy on these mornings. We look forward to seeing you there.
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GT. YARMOUTH & GORLESTON MEMORY CLUB
meets every Monday 1000 All Saints Parish Hall in Scratby. The club is for those in the early stages of dementia and those who due to bereavement or other circumstances find themselves socially isolated. Referrals are accepted from Doctors, Social Services, Housing Associations or relatives. Volunteers and members would be most welcome. Each week there are different themes for reminiscing and from time to time supervised outings are organised. Perhaps you would like to arrange a ‘Come and Try’ visit? RING Sandra Edmonds on 01493 494217 or Kerry Hunt 07887984341 Or website gygmemoryclub.co.uk
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Did you know that mince pies have been traditional English Christmas fare since the Middle Ages, when meat was a key ingredient? The addition of spices, suet and alcohol to meat came about because it was an alternative to salting and smoking in order to preserve the food. Mince pies used to be a different shape – cradle-shaped with a pastry baby Jesus on top.
Midnight? The hour was first chosen at Rome in the fifth century to symbolise the idea that Christ was born at midnight – a mystical idea in no way hindered by historical evidence! No one knows the hour of His birth.
Certainly in recent times, Holy Communion at midnight on Christmas morning has proved popular with modern families. One British writer pointed out its “domestic convenience” in 1947: “for where there are children and no servants, husband and wife may be unable to communicate at any other time.”
Stockings - No one is really sure, but a story is told of St Nicholas, a bishop who lived in the 4th century, who may have started the custom by
accident. St Nicholas was of a wealthy family, and of a generous heart. As Christmas approached one year, he wanted to help a poor family whom he knew, but he did not want them to know it was him. So he climbed up on their roof on Christmas Eve and dropped some coins down the chimney.
The next morning the coins, to the great surprise of the family, were found in the stockings of the ladies, who had hung them to dry by the fire the night before. Every year after that they put their stockings out, in the hope that some more money would fall into them. They told the story of this amazing appearance to their friends and neighbours, and the custom caught on.
Did you know that the word ‘mistletoe’ means dung on a tree? The Anglo-Saxons thought that mistletoe grew in trees where birds had left their droppings. Mistel means dung, and tan means twig.
Dickins - Ever wonder where many of our Christmas traditions come from? A surprising amount of our modern Christmas celebrations can be traced back to the well-loved story of ‘A Christmas Carol’, by Charles Dickens which gives a template of the ‘ideal Christmas’ which we still hold dear today and have treasured for more than a century.
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MOBILE LIBRARY TIMETABLE
You can choose or reserve items via an online catalogue for collection from the mobile library. These items include Books, audio books and DVDs—there may be a small charge for this. For full route and times please visit :-
www.libraries.norfolk.gov.uk
If you have any enquiries regarding these routes you can telephone the following and quote the route number:-
The Ormesby/Scratby/California (01603 222303) route No.NWA511 which calls on a Friday. Your next visit is 27th Dec & 24th Jan. The St.Michaels/Rollesby (01692 402482) route No. NWA311 which calls on a Wednesday. Your next visit is 27th Nov & 22nd Jan.
DVD FILMS TO RENT— Yesterday - a world without the Beatles. Remake of Disney classic The Lion King Superhero film Spider-Man: Far From Home. Other films out this month include: Anna, The Midnight Gang, Annabelle Comes Home, The Current War, The Dead Don’t Die, Horrible Histories: The Movie - Rotten Romans, The
Angry Birds Movie 2, Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, Playmobil: The Movie, Blinded by the Light, Dora and the Lost City of Gold, The Good Boys, Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, Angel Has Fallen, Crawl and The Informer. All of these films and more will be available to borrow from Norfolk libraries for just £2 for two nights from their day of release. For more information about our films and music service please visit our website.
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PUZZLE PAGE ANSWERS
Solve me—
- Your Breath
- A blackboard
YOUNG AT HEART
WORD-WORK-CORK-COOK-BOOK
1.TAME-GAME
2. GOAT-COAT
3. BALL-BELL
1. JUNE
2. DUNE
3. TUNE
Jumbled word - ALBATROSS
1. BOAT
2. ATLAS
3. LASSO
QUIZ:- 1. John Cleese 2. Paris 3. Liv-er 4. Bird 5.Australia 6. Lewis Car-roll 7. Ireland 8. Foot 9. Xylophone 10.. Al Jolson
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We HAVE extending the Windmill Care Home to include ensuite facilities in all rooms and wet room facilities are available. Please feel free to the contact the Man-ager if you require any further information.
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Local art photography, by Rebecca Woods to celebrate the beautiful Norfolk landscape. Framed prints, digital downloads and a range of merchandise, perfect for gifts or to make your home extra special. Commissions taken on request.
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A local fishmongers run by Tracey Wrightson and her family.
It is located in Scratby, on the main road between Caister-on-Sea and Hemsby. Trading for the past 15 years, they pride themselves on the variety and freshness of their fish.
Open every day except Mondays, telephone orders are welcome.
01493 731305
A local fishmongers run by Tracey Wrightson and her family.
It is located in Scratby, on the main road between Caister-on-Sea and Hemsby. Trading for the past 15 years, they pride themselves on the variety and freshness of their fish.
Open every day except Mondays, telephone orders are welcome.
01493 731305
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Graham Brown
• New Houses • Alterations and Extensions • Conversions • Commercial
THE COMPLETE DESIGN SOLUTION
LOCAL FRIENDLY SERVICE
9 Priory Close, Caister, NR30 5AZ.
Initial consultation without obligation
Building Plans drawn & Local Authority submissions
A r c h i t e c t u r a l S e r v i c e s
Joseph Mobbs
Gardening services
Weeding
Bedding out
Cutting back
General garden maintenance
Lawn mowing
Strimming
Hedge trimming.
Contact details
Tel: 01493 733 561
Mobile: 07943 312 619
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The
Jolly Farmers Serving Food served 7 days a
week
12 until 2
6 until 9
Fish and Chips take away- Monday to Saturday
some live Entertainment
Quiz nights last Sunday of the Month
Function Room for up to 50 people
FOR BOOKINGS TELEPHONE 01493 730471
For Beautiful Jewellery & Fine Watches, come to Cox's
The Diamond Trilogy: Past, Present & Future
Past: A superb collection of antique & second
hand jewellery.
Present: Gifts for your special occasions.
Future: We offer a
repair service on your
watches Clocks & jewellery.
We also offer high prices for your jewellery
& watches.
COX & SON 3-4 Northgate Street, Gt Yarmouth Tel. 842719
18 Market Row, Gt Yarmouth Tel.844487
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