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The Fakenham Beacon
May 2015
Fakenham Parish Church
Serving the Community
Christian Aid Week Prayer
(from the church in Ethiopia, the country of focus for 2015)
Let your hand rest upon your people of Ethiopia, widows and
orphans, aged and children, strangers and wanderers. And join
us also with them, protect and strengthen us, from all evil
works keep us apart, and in all good works unite us. You are life
for our souls. You are the life of the world. Amen.
See inside for more information about
Christian Aid Week 2015
and how you can help.
All proceeds from church stalls and refreshments on 14th May
will be given to Christian Aid
Carben Construction
ROSEMARY ROOMS
For people with memory problems
their family and friends
Hempton Church Hall
Every Wednesday 1.30 to 3.30
Have memory problems and want some
company? Why not bring your friends
and/or family to join us at a weekly get together?
We have disabled access
Judith 864061, Pam 829735, Susan 878509
Fakenham Evening
Women’s Institute
The Trinity Room, Parish Church,
Fakenham
7.30pm - 9.30pm
Visitors all very welcome. £3.50 inc. refreshments.
13th May Resolutions followed by
Pewter work Demonstration with Sue Elliott
Contact Wendy Adams: 01328 862730
All your garden machinery
repaired for you at
GMR
Servicing for lawn mowers including
ride on’s, strimmers & hedge cutters.
All belts and spare parts sourced and
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Larger items can be collected.
Realistic quotes given with prices
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Please call:
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Reclaimed building materials
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Telephone
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Mobile: 07880 758946
Email: [email protected]
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Tel. 01328 864733
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Last copy date for the June 2015 Beacon is May 5th
1364 -2014
Rector – the parish is in an Interregnum (this means being without a Rector)
The Parish Office, Gladstone Road, Fakenham, NR21 9BZ. Tel. 01328 862268
Email address:- [email protected]
Website www.fakenhamparishchurch.org.uk (contact the Parish Office for changes)
Church Postcode (for sat nav) NR21 9BX
The Parish Office is usually open from Monday – Friday 10.00am – 12 noon for general
parish information, baptisms and wedding bookings. Saturdays by appointment.
The Church is open from 10am – 4.00pm (Daily)
Readers
Elaine Burbidge
Amanda Sands
Alison Harding
Andrew Stewart
Chris Brown
Frank Schofield
Churchwardens
Organist/Choirmaster
Church Treasurer
Church Flowers
Bell Ringers
Church Women’s Guild
Mothers’ Union
and Messy Church
Bridges Family Service
Child Protection Officer
Stepping Stones
Church Stewards
Fakenham Beacon
Beacon Payments
Beacon Distribution
Marriage Preparation
Judith Smyth
Kevin Allcock
Joy Gill
Tel. 851848
Tel. 878218
Tel. 864685
Tel. 01263 570130
Tel. 862268
Tel. 878216
or email [email protected]
Tel. 864061
Tel. 853928
Tel. 863632
Ann Rae Sims
Linda Frost
Roger Burbidge
Elaine Burbidge
Moira Morley
Linda Frost
Andrew Stewart
Elaine Burbidge
Amanda Sands
Tel. 864537
Tel. 862919
Tel. 851848
Tel. 851848
Tel. 855874
[email protected]
email [email protected]
[email protected]
Tel. 878218 or 07789225011
Fakenham Parish Church Registers
Baptism
22nd Mar.
Wedding
14th Mar.
Funeral
1st Apr.
8th Apr.
10th Apr.
Finley Dennis Conejo-Torices
Christopher Quinn & Kirsty Andrews
Sidney Edward Bond
Wendy Barbara Gilchrist
Dennis Robert Allcock
89 years
71 years
73 years
March
200 Club Winners
£55
£30
£20
£15
Patrick Sheppard
Diana Howes
Janet Moyes
Pam & Frank Monaghan
Coffee Morning for the Bereaved
The first Wednesday of every month
from 10.00am to 12 noon in the Trinity Room
May 6th
Just drop in for a coffee and chat.
On Tuesday May 12th at 2.00pm
Speaker Sandra Sacks representing
Away from it all Holidays
Beautiful flower bouquets from £15
Delivering 7 days a week
Order on 01328 829781 or
through the website
www.sarahcoxonfloraldesign.co.uk
Debit and Credit cards accepted
Female
Painter & Decorator
Efficient & Reliable
Call Claire
for free quotes on:
07502 318197
Sunrise Services
Cley Hill Books
General Garden
Maintenance
Quality Second-hand Books
Bought and Sold
Lawns, Hedges, Shrubs, Flower
Beds, Fencing, Turf laying etc
Reliable and Friendly Help
Call Gordon on
Tel : 01485528185
Mobile : 07792525317
(Michael & Celia
Giddings)
We are always interested in purchasing
good quality hardback books – almost
any subject, any age. {Please note, we do
not purchase Paperbacks, Readers’
Digest, BCA, RU, or Heron Books}.
Tel: 01328 853030;
Mobile: 07810753431
e-mail: [email protected]
Steam Laundry (Norfolk) Ltd
Professional Laundry Care
 Domestic & Commercial Laundry
 Holiday Let Laundry
 Dry Cleaning
 Delivery/Collection weekly
 Ironing Service
Tel (01553) 767300
Email:
[email protected]
Full Heating & Plumbing installation,
repairs. No job too small.
Gas & Oil Boiler Servicing
Supply & install Gas
Cookers, Fires, Fireplaces,
Bathroom & Shower
Fittings
all available in our showroom.
Telephone: 01328 862189
Fax: 01328 856760
George Edwards Road, Industrial Estate,
Fakenham, NR21 8NL
FOOT HEALTH CLINIC
At Enlighten hair salon Fakenham
Thursdays 9-4
Corns, callous, Ingrown toenails, Fungal infections,
Thickened nails reduced, Routine nail trimming,
Verrucae.
for an appointment please call in or telephone
01328 853131
Joanne Hubbard MCFHP MAFHP
Qualified Foot Health Practitioner
You can’t rely on the weather but you can rely on the
fact that the rain, mixed with the recent warm days,
will make everything grow, with our grass, plants and
weeds all enjoying this mixed weather.
At Thurlow Nunn Standen you’ll find what you need
for the garden – top quality brands like Stihl to keep
the hedges and bushes in order, Viking lawnmowers
and Stihl trimmers to keep the lawn under control,
plus gardening tools, grass seed, plant feed and weed
control products such as Resolva.
There’s even great value composts – why not pop
along to take advantage of the amazing offer of 3
Westland 75 litre Multipurpose compost bags for only
£10?
All of this under one roof - with experts on hand to
answer your questions on machinery and our carry to
car service - means you don’t need to go anywhere
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You can’t rely on the good old British weather but
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Your local branch is Creake Road, Sculthorpe. Call in
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Come to Messy
Church on
Sunday
May 10th
at 3.30pm
A Family Occasion
Entrance Free!
Crafts, Celebration, Family Tea
Theme: Christian Aid week
‘Helping our neighbours’
Bridges
Family
Service
on May 3rd
Theme: ‘Growing fruit’
Come and join us at 9.30am
in the Parish Church for a half
hour service for all the family.
Alison Courtney
Acupuncturist
15 years making people's lives easier
with acupuncture. Winter colds,
stiffness and pain. It's time for your
winter acupuncture booster.
Want to know more then call me to talk
about how acupuncture may help you.
BScHons Acupuncture TCM.
Member BAC.
NHS background.
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Mobile 07790264515
www.alisoncourtney.net
Gary Kite
Computer Services
Sensational products,
fabulous choice,
uncompromising quality
Sales Upgrades Repairs
Home Calls For Tuition,
Broadband Installations and
General Maintenance
Tel (01328) 851665 Mobile 0777
5512485
Personal Service Professional
Technician
Community
Information &
Social Hub
18 Cattle Market
Street, Fakenham,
Norfolk, NR21 9AW
Drop in for free help, support and/or a
friendly chat over a cup of tea/coffee in
a warm, welcoming atmosphere
tel: 01328 855083
website - www.firstfocus.org
or E-mail [email protected]
Only at Aldiss Superstore
Old Lane, Fakenham
tel: 0845 1303388
Email: [email protected]
www.aldiss.com
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PETE FARRELL
NCS Carpet Warehouse
Heating Engineer
Unit 4 – The Drift
Fakenham
Tel: 01328 863609
Carpets, Vinyl, Laminates.
Over 30 rolls in stock.
Fitted or Cash & Carry.
FREE
home choice and estimates.
Supplier of carpets to the church
Servicing & Landlord Certs.
Breakdown & Repairs
Boiler Replacements
System Upgrades
Free Quotation
Tel - 01328 701543
Mob - 07952811895
Karen Cleaver MSSCh MBChA
Qualified Chiropodist
Registered member of the
British Chiropody and Podiatry Association
& The Health Professions Council
Tel:
01328 855092
Mobile: 07775727467
M. SPOONER
Home & Garden Maintenance
Interior & exterior painting, tiling,
gutters cleaned, patios & paving, fencing
etc.
All garden work including hedge cutting,
pruning, lawns cut & scarified
and general tidying
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Sunday 3rd
Monday 4th
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Thursday 7th
Saturday 9th
Sunday 10th
Monday 11th
Tuesday 12th
Wednesday 13th
Thursday 14th
Saturday 16th
Sunday 17th
Monday 18th
Thursday 21st
Friday 22nd
Saturday 23rd
Sunday 24th
Monday 25th
Tuesday 26th
Thursday 28th
Sunday 31st
The Fifth Sunday of Easter
8.00am
Holy Communion (BCP)
9.30am
Bridges Family Service
10.30am
Parish Communion (CW)
No Stepping Stones
10.00am
Coffee Morning for the Bereaved
9.30am
Holy Communion (CW)
10.00am - 1.00pm
Refreshments and Stalls
7.00pm
‘Bizet to Broadway’ concert in aid of Stibbard Parish Church
The Sixth Sunday of Easter
8.00am
Holy Communion (BCP)
10.30am
Parish Communion (CW) including VE Day Commemoration
2.00pm
Rogationtide Walk
3.30pm
Messy Church
9.45am
Stepping Stones
10.00am - 12.30pm
Trinity Art Group
2.00pm
Mothers’ Union meeting
see advert on Parish Information page
7.30pm
W I meeting
Ascension Day
9.30am
Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00am - 1.00pm
Refreshments and Stalls
10.30am
Baptism Preparation
1.00pm - 5.00pm
RSCM Rehearsal
The Seventh Sunday of Easter
8.00am
Holy Communion (BCP)
10.30am
Parish Communion (CW) with Holy Baptism
6.30pm
‘The Risen Christ’ a cantata for Easter
9.45am
Stepping Stones
9.30am
Holy Communion (CW)
10.00am - 1.00pm
Refreshments and Stalls
6.00pm
Beacon Bundling - all welcome to come and help
10.00am - 2.00pm
Makers Market
2.00pm
Walk to Shereford
Pentecost
8.00am
Holy Communion (BCP)
10.30am
Parish Communion (CW)
2.00pm
Wedding
No Stepping Stones
10.00am - 12.30pm
Trinity Art Group
9.30am
Holy Communion (CW)
10.00am - 1.00pm
Refreshments and Stalls
Trinity Sunday
8.00am
Holy Communion (BCP)
10.30am
Parish Communion (CW)
6.30pm
Institution and Licensing of Rev’d Francis Mason as Rector of
Fakenham and Priest-in-charge of Fulmodeston
Every Wednesday 5.00pm Choir practice
Every Thursday 7.30pm Bell ringing practice
Parish Prayers are said daily, see inside for details.
Computer and Laptop Repairs,
Health Checks, Upgrades, New
Machines; Custom or Pre-built
Friendly and Helpful Advice, for
all your Home Computing
Needs
Call Simon on 07527 794725
Foot Health
Practitioner
 Nails Trimmed
 Thick Nails
A fully qualified
insured foot and health
practitioner in the
comfort of your own
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 Verruca Treatment
 Fungal infection
 Foothealth check
for the Diabetic
Ivan Ashby
07799888358
01328 862556
Computer Solutions
Painter & Decorator
Nicky Smith
Mobile Hairdresser
FAKENHAM HEEL BAR LTD
(Keeping Fakenham on its feet
since 1983)
FOR ALL YOUR KEYS, TROPHIES,
ENGRAVING AND SHOE REPAIRS,
VISIT US AT
call
36 OAK STREET, FAKENHAM,
NR21 9DY
Emma Gardner
(DIP CFHP MPS Pract)
on 07877 926129
for a free consultation
TELEPHONE 01328 851661
www.fakenhamheelbar.co.uk
Hempton Memorial Hall
Fakenham
Over 30 years
experience
Domestic &
Commercial
Free Quotations
Tel: 01328 855175
Mob: 07843302229
Email: [email protected]
Hand
Bookbinding
and
Restoration
Established:
1977
R. Lane
Bookbinding
4a George
Edwards Rd,
Industrial
Estate,
Fakenham
NR21 8NL
tel: 01328
862151
Email: [email protected]
COMPUTER PROBLEMS
Repairs, Upgrades, Troubleshooting,
Tuition, Setup and Installation,
Home visits and Telephone Support
IYENGAR YOGA®
Improve your posture,
Strengthen your back,
Relax
Thurs 1-2.30pm £8
Liz Ward:07740105339
[email protected]
CLINT COMPUTERS
TEL: 01328864766
Mob: 07832932391
Email - [email protected]
IMPRESS
LAUNDRY
SERVICES
Holiday Homes : B&B’s : Hotels
Service washes : Ironing service
Dry cleaning
Alterations : Repairs
Delivery service available
01328 820148
[email protected]
Viewpoint
In the Christian Church, the Sunday before Ascension Day is known as Rogation Sunday. The word
‘Rogation’ comes from a Latin verb ‘rogare’ which means ‘to ask’. A link is made between the resurrection
of Jesus which we celebrate on Easter Day, with all that that means about new life, and the new life we seek
in our own lives. So on Rogation Sunday we ask for new life in the church, praying that God will call more
people to ministry and strengthen and renew existing ministers. By ancient custom we also pray for new life
in the growing crops, for a good growing season and a plentiful harvest.
In days gone by, the parish priest would lead his people in procession round the boundaries of the parish,
chanting special prayers, hymns and psalms, called Rogations, asking for God’s blessing on the seed newly
sown and on the growing crops. This, of course, was at a time when people’s lives were led by the seasons.
Food was home produced and some had to be stored and preserved to last through the winter.
In today’s world of global markets when we are no longer seasonally dependent such ancient customs may
be seen as an irrelevance. Yet what is not an irrelevance is our continued dependence on God’s bounty. It’s
right to pray for the growing crops: that God will bless them and, as Jesus taught, “Give us this day our daily
bread”. It’s right to thank God that we do have enough food and it’s right to show our thanks by sharing our
plenty with those who do not have enough to eat.
This year on Rogation Sunday, 10th May, we shall be taking a Rogation Walk around Fakenham, starting
from the Parish Church at 2.00pm and pausing from time to time to ask God’s blessing on our land, on crops
in field and garden. Why not join us?
Elaine Burbidge.
Parish Prayers
Daily prayers are said for Fakenham, its people and organisations at the following times:
Mondays at 8.30am; Tuesdays at 9.30am; Wednesdays at 10.00am; Thursdays at the usual Communion
service at 9.30am ; Fridays at 10.00am and Saturdays at 9.00am.
Please feel free to join us in the chapel in church if you wish, or spend a few minutes in prayer at home or
wherever you are at those times. Or just pause and know that you are being prayed for.
Please pray for Rev’d Francis Mason and his wife Gill as they prepare for their move to Fakenham and for
Francis’ ministry amongst us.
During the weeks in May we will also be specifically praying for:
3rd—9th
Tourism
Those who work on the Industrial Estates.
10th—16th
The work of Christian Aid
Those who live or work in new developments
17th—23rd
Students preparing for / taking exams, SATs...
Those who live or work in Church Lanes, Red Lion Court, Lichfield Street, Rosemary Terrace.
24th –30th
The work of the church
Those who live or work in Norwich Road, Orchard Close.
31st May
Induction of Rev’d Francis Mason as Rector of Fakenham with Alethorpe.
31st - 6th June The outreach of the church. Trinity College, Cambridge.
Those who live or work in Mission Lane, Barbers Lane, Victoria Lane, Heath Way, Heath Lane.
We will continue to use prayers from the weekly Bulletin, available from the back of the church.
Other free prayer leaflets are available in the prayer chapel in church.
Elaine
Christ Church, Fulmodeston
In May, as we look forward to Pentecost, we
welcome back the Norwich Taizé Group and invite
everyone to join us for this atmospheric and
contemplative service with instrumental music, song
and the power of silence! Please put this and the
concert given by the Cwizewicz brothers, Filip and
Michal, in your diaries. The recital by these two
virtuoso violinists will be a splendid occasion and will
last one hour. Make it a lunchtime date!
Easter Day service at Fulmodeston
Finally, everyone at Christ Church, looks forward to joining with our friends and colleagues at Fakenham
Parish Church for the institution and induction of the Revd Francis Mason on May 31st.
Andrew Lee - 01328878870 & Stephen Miles - 01328878364 - Churchwardens
Services and Events in May
3rd
6.30pm
10th
11.00am
17th
1.00pm
24th
6.30pm
31st
6.30pm
Evening Prayer
Holy Communion
In Concert: Filip and Michal Cwizewicz – Violin Duo
Taizé Service for Pentecost with Norwich Taizé Group
Institution of the Revd Francis Mason at Fakenham Parish Church
TOWN TALK
It was back in May last year that the town centre was engulfed in smoke and
flames when a devastating fire broke out in the former Aldiss building housing
the Original Factory Shop. The shattering of that peaceful Sunday morning left
a scene of destruction which, despite the cleansing of the site, remains evident
to this day. Thanks to the immediate response of our local fire-fighters,
supplemented by crews from right round the county, lives were saved,
adjacent properties protected and the inferno contained from spreading a
matter of yards into the neighbouring parish church. It took many days to
totally dampen the fire and many more to dismantle the shell which the
building had become. Now a year on, members of the Fakenham Fire Brigade
will be marking the anniversary of the blaze – which occurred on May 25th –
by taking part in a sponsored bike ride of some 400 miles over four days. I
don’t know who was tasked with working out the route but the endeavour will
be to visit all of the 42 fire stations in Norfolk. Funds raised from this
considerable challenge will be in aid of the Fire Fighters charity which supports not only those who don the
uniform but also their families. The men and women doing the pedalling set off from here on Friday May
22nd and return the following Monday. Prior to that, an open day will be hosted at the Norwich Road
station on Sunday May 3rd. It goes without saying that all these selfless heroes deserve the full support of
a grateful community.
WAYFARER
Free workshops in Fakenham
Flex IT Skills
Fakenham Library
Every Thurs
An opportunity to develop skills and confidence in a
flexible way with the support of a tutor. You will be able to
do the following: Learn basic IT skills if you have not used a
computer before, develop skills in using specific software
packages such as Word, Excel or PowerPoint, gain skills and
support in applying for jobs online or learn e-mail and
internet. Your tutor will agree an individual learning plan
with you before the start of the course.
Interview Skills
Fakenham
An interview can be a daunting experience – would you like
some friendly and professional support? The following will
be included in the workshop: Preparing for the interview,
good answers to difficult interview questions, feedback
and support on interviews. No role play and no PowerPoint
presentations, this is a person centred workshop.
Apply Yourself
Fakenham
Have you ever sat in front of a job application form, not
knowing where to start? Do you find the terminology
confusing? Is the personal statement a daunting and scary
page to complete? Would you like to find out about how to
complete an application form so that employers will
consider you for interview? This workshop will cover all of
these topics in a friendly and supportive way
Android Tablet Workshop
Fakenham
Free half day workshop to get you started. Learn the basics
of your Android Tablet and how to make the most of your
device. Please bring your fully charged device with you.
iPad Workshop
Fakenham
Free half day workshop to get you started. Learn the basics
of your iPad and how to make the most of your device.
Please bring your fully charged iPad.
Please ring 01263 519454 to add your name to the waiting
list for these courses, subject to demand you will then be
contacted to be advised of the next available date and
enrolled on the workshop.
Free one to one careers advice/job search support also
available in Fakenham and Wells, to book an
appointment or enrol on a workshop please call 01263
519454
www.l4enn.org
VE Day Commemoration at the Parish Church
The 70th Anniversary of VE Day, marking the end of World
War II in Europe, will be commemorated at the Parish
Communion at 10.30am on Sunday 10th May.
Rev’d Roger Mundy will lead our thoughts about war and
peace, our memories and hopes for the future.
The Royal British Legion will be on parade. We hope that a
large number of people, including other uniformed
organisations, will come to take the opportunity of giving
thanks for the courage and example of these brave people.
Everyone is welcome, as always.
NSPCC
NICK ACHESON
presents his
BIG CAT QUEST 2015
A year spent in search of all the world’s
Big Cats in the wild
on Friday 22 May at 7 30pm
at Sculthorpe Village Hall
Tickets £10
Tel: 01328 862327
The Thursday Stall is a vital part of our church life as it not only attracts visitors and
those looking for fellowship, it also generates much needed funds to help us maintain
our church. Each week we sell lots of items and the stock needs to be revitalised.
Have you any quality 'Bric a Brac' that you might wish to donate to
the church? Things that sell well are glassware, pottery, ornaments
or even the odd dinner service. Plus handbags, neck scarves and
jewellery but all quality items will sell. If you are having a clear out or
spring-clean and you've got some items for us then please bring them along on Thursday
mornings. We are sorry but Electrical items, knives or clothes are not safe things to sell.
Many Thanks - Edna Plume
Audrey Sharp meets …Becky Palmer, tennis coach and primary school teacher
No one could describe Becky as a ‘fair weather’ person. Her job takes her out of
doors in all weathers, and her character is one of determination and resilience. She
trained as a primary school teacher, gaining a degree in Education and Music at
Reading University. She taught at Brandon for two years until she decided she
preferred helping children to learn outside the formal environment of the
classroom. She has two big passions: tennis and music. She gained her tennis
coaching qualifications and coaches children and adults at four clubs around north
Norfolk. She has around 30 children learning tennis in Fakenham. She also runs
tennis camps in the holidays and tournaments in local schools in the summer.
Norfolk is a good place to learn tennis, with the courts at Cromer being among the
best in the country. Becky would encourage anyone, young or old, either to take it
up as a great exercise and sociable activity or to refresh their long forgotten skills.
She loves music and plays the trombone in the Hunstanton Concert Band, and the
Centre Stage Swing Band. She has played at important civic events, such as the
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations at Sandringham and the High Sheriff’s service
at King’s Lynn Minster. She was also elected to serve the Raynhams ward as their district councillor on North Norfolk
District Council in 2011, a role which she has thoroughly enjoyed and found very satisfying.
What is the most under-rated thing about Fakenham? –
There’s a great range of activities available at all the
sports’ centres and gyms, but it is a great pity that the
college courts were grassed over.
What is your favourite view in the area? – I love the view
of the top of Blakeney High Street towards the quay.
What particular talent would you like to have? - To fly an
airplane.
Do you have a gadget you couldn’t do without? – My ‘Pbone’. It’s a hi-tech plastic trombone which is designed to
be played in cold weather. Or my I-limb. I was born with
one hand so this is a prosthetic limb where the fingers
move independently according to your muscle signals.
Your pet hate? – Drivers who don’t indicate!
Who has been a great influence in your life? – My
mother. She has always been supportive, always
encouraging me to achieve my goals and not admitting
defeat.
What’s the biggest decision you’ve made on the spur of
the moment? - I don’t! I like to think about things.
What is your greatest strength? – I am not easily
defeated. I like to achieve.
And your greatest weakness? – Chocolate!
What’s the greatest challenge you’ve had to overcome? Although I was born without my right hand, I am naturally
right-handed, so I have had to persevere and learn to be
competent with my left hand when I was a child. My
mother has been a great support and encouragement all
along.
How would your friends describe you? – Reliable,
sarcastic and a joker.
What do you no longer worry about? – What people think
of my arm.
Or angry? – People who don’t turn up for things without
apology.
Do you have advice that you’d like to pass on? – It’s not
the money that you have that matters, it’s who you
choose to be. Make the most of what you’ve got.
How would you like to be remembered? – By the young
people I coach, as someone whom they could ask for help
and who was a positive influence in their lives.
What do you wish you’d known when you were 18? –
That adults aren’t always right (except me!)
What is the secret of happiness? – To have a solid base of
family and good friends.
What’s the one thing you are really good at? – Playing the
trombone.
What do you do in your spare time? – Walking the dog,
enjoying my iPad and being a reluctant gardener!
What’s your bedtime reading? – Hide and Seek by Ian
Rankin.
Any particular ambitions? – I’d like to perform at the
Royal Albert Hall or play at Wimbledon.
If you were Prime Minister for the day? - I’d widen the
curriculum as many subjects are getting squeezed out. I’d
offer a more practical education.
If you were stuck on Fakenham church tower, who would
you like to have with you? – Simon Rattle or Darren
Huckerby. I love Norwich City!
Your favourite holiday destination? – Australia. I went
earlier this year on a fantastic tour of Australia and New
Zealand.
Is there a person you admire? – My grandmother. She
was a genuinely kind person who always told me to look
for the best in people.
Did you have an inspirational teacher? – Yes, my music
teacher at school. She introduced me to the trombone
and gave me a passion for music.
What’s your ideal weekend? – A Norwich City match in
the morning, a concert with the band on Saturday evening
and tennis on Sunday. My normal weekend in fact!
What lessons has life taught you? – That there is always a
path to success. You just have to find it.
What lessons has money taught you? – It can’t buy
everything. I should save more. It burns a hole in my
pocket and costs me a fortune in trousers!
Anyone interested in learning to play tennis at the
Fakenham Tennis Club at the Fakenham Sports Centre
Association by the racecourse can ring Mary Palmer on
01328 862889 for details.
SME MAINTENANCE
For a FREE No obligation Quote
Please Cal; Today
Scott Sutherland-gray
General Maintenance
36 Sculthorpe Road
Fakenham
NR21 9HA
07944243628
07590624307
[email protected]
Des McKay Painting
Established 1985
For all your Interior and Exterior
Painting
(Also Paint Spraying)
Friendly, Reliable and
Conscientious
Fully Insured and PASMA Certified
Tel: 01328 855195
Mobile: 07950 027164
Email: [email protected]
GW Computer Systems
For all your Home
computer needs,
Repairs, Upgrades,
Troubleshooting, Software and
Hardware problems, Networks,
Friendly Help and Advice
Call Gordon on
Tel :01485528185
Mobile : 07792525317
Want to Sing? Want to Improve
Your Singing?
Professional singer of thirty years'
experience is now available for
lessons in the North Norfolk area.
Contact Stephen on
07767688514 or visit
www.milestenor.com
Stephen Miles GRSM Hons
M.D. WILLIAMSON
FLOORING
Your Friendly Family Company
With Over 45 Years Experience!
All Types of Flooring
12b NORWICH ROAD
FAKENHAM
Tel: 01328 862145
www.mdcarpets.co.uk
From the Churchwardens
Nearly there! The Rectory has been spruced up and Revd. Francis Mason and his wife Gill will be moving
in sometime in May with his Institution and Licensing at 6.30pm on Sunday 31 st May. Everyone from the
Parish is invited to the service although it is likely to be standing room only! From that date onward
Francis will be officially able to take services, both regular and the special ones such as Baptisms and
Weddings, at Fakenham and Fulmodeston - also under his care. We ask that until that date Francis and
Gill are given time to settle in quietly before they start work in June.
We are looking forward to having a leader once again, and I’m sure the retired priests who have been
taking the majority of the services during the Vacancy are looking forward to going back into retirement!
The Churchwardens, Readers, PCC - and congregations – would like to thank them for all their hard work
during the Interregnum.
We were much saddened by the sudden death of Dennis Allcock, the Captain of our Bell Ringers and
husband of Joyce who runs the church kitchen. I have been asked to include this message of thanks:
“Joyce Allcock and Family would like to thank everyone for their kind words and prayers of support
since the death of Dennis on March 18th.
This has been a difficult time and the support of all our friends has been much appreciated.
We would particularly like to record our appreciation for the generosity shown for the money collected
towards the Fakenham Parish Church Bell Fund at the Thanksgiving Service.”
Thank you to everyone who has tidied up the Burial of Ashes plots in St Peter’s Garden. The area now
looks much better and so colourful with all the flowers laid over Easter. The remaining structures mainly crosses - which were standing above the ground have been removed and are in safe keeping at
the Parish Office.
Alison Harding
FEATHERS FLY AS BADMINTON CLUB RELOCATES!
After 55 years of badminton at the Methodist’s Hall in
Fakenham, the Friday Night Badminton Club is having to
find a new home due to insurance problems.
Celia Lee who runs the club says, “….we are naturally
disappointed to lose our home after all these years, but
understand the Methodist Church’s decision. We will,
however, continue to play on Friday nights…..as soon as
next week!”
The Friday Night Club will now meet at the Fakenham
Sports Centre, Field Lane, from 8 o’clock – and any new
members, from 16 to 90, from beginner to expert would
be most welcome to join us. For more details, please
ring Celia on 01328 878789.
EXTRA HANDS OF HEACHAM LTD.
Domiciliary and Domestic Care
Extra Hands are an established and rapidly expanding organisation in the caring sector.
We are looking for Social Carers in this area.
Are you looking for a new challenge working in the community along with other Social Care
professionals?
No previous experience is necessary as full induction leading to NVQ awards and career progression
is provided Good Rates of Pay: Mileage allowance is paid.
Enhanced Rates for Bank Holidays
WEEKENDS, EVENING AND DAY TIME HOURS AVAILABLE
GUARANTEED HOURS ALSO AVAILABLE
For a job description and an application form
and for more information please contact:
01263 712 686 (Fakenham, Holt & Sheringham areas) (During office hours)
www.extrahands.net
Woodys
Quality hay/straw for sale
Paddock maintenance
Grass/hedge cutting
Chain harrowing
Tree work/fencing
Hard/softwood supplied in cubic metre
nets
Sand/shingle delivered
Contact Woody 07786644756
[email protected]
Liz Davis Pilates
Pilates helps develop strong abdominal, back and
postural muscles, lengthens the spine and
increases flexibility. It is excellent for
rehabilitating back, knee, hip and shoulder
injuries.
 One-to-one classes
 Body Control Pilates teacher & Register of
Exercise Professionals level 4 specialist in
lower back pain
 8 years teaching experience
 Fully equipped studio situated between Brisley
and Great Ryburgh
Phone: 07716 116801
Email: [email protected]
www.pilatesinnorfolk.com
Fakenham Town
Band
Looking for a friendly brass band to join?
Looking for a brass band for your
event?
Visit www.fakenhamtownband.com or
call Frances on 01328 710019
Beginners & experienced players
welcome
Instruments and tuition provided
DAVID VARDIGANS
CERAMIC TILER
DESIGN, SUPPLY AND FIT TO
YOUR EXACT
REQUIREMENTS
OR LABOUR ONLY
KITCHENS,
CONSERVATORIES, CERAMIC,
PORCELAIN & NATURAL
STONE SPECIALIST
07768 082558
Louise Richardson MAAT
"Bizet to Broadway"
Accountancy & Taxation
Services
A sizzling colourful mix of Broadway
Music and Opera to suit all tastes.
Showcased by Upper Octave
Fakenham Parish Church
Saturday May 9th @ 7pm
Tickets £10 available in advance
from 01328 855665
email [email protected]
All profits to
All Saints Church Restoration Fund
11 Wigg Road
Fakenham
Norfolk
NR21 9RU
07889 516758
[email protected]
Photographs by Alison Harding, Frank Schofield and Keith Osborn
Page set up by Keith Osborn
P. H. GREEF - ELECTRICAL
SERVICES
01328 862855 / 07900 568361
All types of Electrical Installation
Work Undertaken - Maintenance
Repairs - Testing and Inspection
Fault Finding
Specialist Service Engineer for
Nightstor / Compact Electric
Boilers and SAB Electricaire
Units
Serving Fakenham and Area since 1978
CARPET CLEANING
SOFA CLEANING
TERRY
DOWNING
(fabric or leather)
WALL & FLOOR TILING
SPECIALIST
25 Years Experience
Kitchens, Bathrooms &
Conservatories
FREE measure and quotation
Home: 01328 701911
Mobile: 07976
222287
CURTAIN CLEANING
(as they hang in your home)
Call Mike at
Clean Tech
Tel 01328 779134
cash, cheque or most cards
accepted
ARTFELLOWS
Picture Framers
Art Gallery
GREETING CARDS
5-5A Cattle Market St. Fakenham
01328 862000
Monday – Saturday
We are happy to give advice and
quotes with no obligation.
PAINTER MAN
————————–
For all your decorating and
home maintenance jobs
telephone
Michael
for your free estimate
01328 855637
Craymere Road
Briston
Melton Constable
Tel: 01263 861948
www.norfolkcattery.co.uk
LUXURY CATTERY
We are now a listed Feline Advisory Bureau
Cattery
Set in peaceful rural surroundings, our
unique purpose built, individual UPVC
chalets have spacious runs and heated
sleeping apartments.
Individual care and attention guaranteed.
Fully licenced and insured.
Inspections welcomed
BAY-KARS Travel
Private Hire Taxi Service
Airports & Railway Stations
Local & Long
Pubs, Clubs & Theatres
Competitive Prices, Reliable, friendly
service, 6 seater now available
Pop in our office at
The Rampant Horse on Queens Road
01328 853868
or call
to book
Fakenham Children’s
Daycare Centre
established 1993
Qualified and experienced staff
offering Quality Full Day Care
for children aged 0-14 years
Open 51 weeks per year
offering Term time and Holiday care
7.45am-6pm
Free Government Funded Nursery sessions
available Term Times
01328 862422
CHRISTIAN AID WEEK
With your Beacon this month you will find an envelope in support of Christian Aid week which runs from
May 10th to 16th. Envelope collections are a vital source of income for the charity, accounting for some
75 per cent of the money it raises over this particular seven days. In 2014 this was an amazing £8m.* On
May 14th, market day, there will be dedicated stalls in the parish church and a street collection around
the town centre. Christian Aid Week is the single biggest act of Christian witness in Britain and Ireland.
For thousands of churches like those in Fakenham, it’s a way of getting out into local communities and
answering the call to help people in need. Jesus challenged his followers to love their neighbour – at
Christian Aid it is believed that he meant our global neighbour as well which is why thousands of
supporters dedicate themselves to helping the deprived in all corners of the world. We each bring what
we have to the task – our energy, our voices, our influence, our money, our talents and our prayers. We
can’t sit back and allow poverty to thrive. Your contribution, however modest, will undoubtedly help to
make a difference. Thank you.
* Please take your envelope with your donation to any of the churches or to the Heel Bar.
Social & Fundraising News
Rogationtide Walk
Reminder and update of basic information
Date
Sunday 10th May
Time
Assemble for 2.00pm prompt please
Meet
Fakenham Parish Church
Distance Short walk about 2 miles,
Long walk about 5 miles
Dress
Comfortable and suitable for the weather on the day, with comfortable footwear
Other
If the weather is inclement we will decide just before 2.00pm what we will do.
Queries/Questions
Roger Burbidge 851848
Book & Jigsaw Fair
We’re putting in an extra Fair on Saturday 20th June, 9.00am - 1.00pm
We are planning to repeat the very popular coach outing to Alan Gray's superb gardens. In anticipation
we have already booked a coach and now need your support to fill it.
The coach will leave Highfield Car Park at 1.00pm and return by 6.00pm. These gardens do have tea
rooms and a plant centre if you want to buy. The cost for the trip is £15.00 each which includes entrance
to the gardens.
If you are interested in enjoying a pleasant afternoon out please contact Doreen Goodberry on 01328
864364 or John Plume on 01328 701780 or enter your details on the form at the back of church. Please
make cheques payable to Fakenham PCC by 1st June and send them to the Parish Office.
Many Thanks - Doreen and John
NICK PAQUAY (FAKENHAM)
TUITION
Specialising in
AS/A2
CHEMISTRY
GCSE
MATHS & SCIENCE
PHYSICS BIOLOGY
CHEMISTRY
COMMON ENTRANCE MATHS &
SCIENCE
Contact: Ian Ponton MA MSc PGCE
01328 862337
Gardening Service
Lawn Mowing
Garden Tidy Up
Window cleaning (Bungalows)
Gutter cleaning (Bungalows)
Fence painting
Interior Painting
Public Liability
CRB Checked
Insurance
Tel: 01328 851713
Mob: 0777 641 0035
Jonathan Leach
Plumbing and Heating Engineer
Est. 1987

Breakdown & Repairs

Boiler Replacements

System Upgrades

Boiler Servicing

Landlord Certificates

Bathrooms & Tiling

All plumbing needs
catered for
Pat & Stuart Johnson
Motor Vehicle
Paint & Body Repairs
Unit 1
Langor Bridge Garage
Little Ryburgh NR21 0LW
Mobile 07881973755
or 01328 851147
Email:
[email protected]
Tel:
01328 829335
Mob:
07861670475
Half Hour House
Need accommodation for visiting
friends or family?
We have a self-contained, selfcatering, one bedroom annexe
apartment available for letting.
Please call Geoff
or Kate on
01328 851292
for further details
26-30 Oak Street, FAKENHAM,
NR21 9DY
Lawnmowers & Garden Machinery
Spar
ALL MAKES
es
Sales
FREE COLLECTION
Rep
e & DELIVERY
airs
Servic
Fireworks available All Year
01328 851251
www.lawnwise.co.uk
www.halfhourhouse.co.uk
Mike Caesari
CRAFTSMEN BUILDERS SINCE 1885
Plumbing and Property
Maintenance
-----------NEW CONSTRUCTION
DESIGN & BUILD
CONSERVATION & RESTORATION
PLUMBING & HEATING
JOINERY MANUFACTURE
-----------7 DEREHAM ROAD, HEMPTON,
FAKENHAM, NORFOLK, NR21 7LD
TEL: 01328 862781 FAX: 01328 856229
EMAIL: [email protected]
Plumbing, bathrooms, tiling, central heating
repairs/ overhauls, power flushing, unvented hot
water storage systems, electrical work, painting
& decorating, carpentry, lockfitting, glazing,
guttering & minor roof repairs
01328-863700 or 07946-078896
Keeping your property in prime condition