Fincham Group News June 2017

St Martin’s, Fincham

Holy Trinity, Marham Marham

FINCHAM GROUP NEWS The magazine for Fincham, Marham, Shouldham and Shouldham Thorpe within the benefice of Barton Bendish and Fincham

All Saints’ Shouldham

June 2017

St Mary’s, Shouldham Thorpe

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WELCOME

VILLAGE CONTACTS Fincham Cathy O'Brien 01366 347279

finchamstmartin@gmail.com

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Marham Lorna Mackay 01760 337089 or 07808 957854 lorna.mackay@hotmail.co.uk

As always, ‘Happy Reading’ The Editorial Team Eileen Powell (Beachamwell) and Pam Wakeling (Boughton)

Shouldham Ann Hullah 01366 347814 annhullah@btinternet.com

VILLAGE and PARISH HALL BOOKINGS

Shouldham Thorpe Carol Stuart Carol.stuart@gmail.com

Fincham Barbara Ponder 01366 348021

Please submit all information through your Village Contacts.

Marham Nona Bourne 01760 338144

Deadline for copy: 11th of each month

Shouldham Anne Ayres 01366 347669

ADVERTISING

Gary Bainbridge 07785 275465.

fgn@bainb.co.uk.

Thanks to all contributors and apologies to any whose work has not been shown in this issue.

We promise to include your articles wherever and whenever possible.

Please do keep them coming.

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ANOTHER 'FROM THE RECTORY' Dear Friends, There can be no secret about the fact that many of us are not only disappointed but disquieted about the way in which the Deanery Plan was forced through Synod. A rational and carefully thought out amendment was put forward but was not afforded debate in the interest of getting it through 'at last' and without much regard for the casualties, namely the eight parishes who have mostly grown together over the years, but also Ken who would seem to have been forced upon us.

I have to thank Ken for his courtesy and patience while this seemingly endless discussion went on around him. I welcome his friendly piece on another page and I very much hope we will be able to support him as he takes in hand the G4 parishes while some of us also want to remain in touch with at least three of the Fincham Group.

I hope too that we in our parishes may continue to find that small is beautiful, rather than it making us vulnerable as suggested by the Establishment. What makes small groups work is for us to enjoy each other's services especially the groups. There are several things that we do which are Fresh Expressions which are quite unselfconsciously so, such as Breakfast Church. We should probably describe ourselves as semi - traditional, meaning that across our group there is something for everyone, that is, our worship must and should be, inclusive; attractive to families and young as well. If we observe these points we will be able to enjoy our worship without having to justify our performance to those who insist that small is vulnerable. How we use our church buildings is up to us but they need not be used solely for services.

As we welcome Ken and Wendy on board let us rejoice in our rural roots, remembering that Jesus said " Fear not little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the Kingdom ". ( Luke 12 v 32 ).

With every good wish, Yours sincerely,

Robin.

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BENEFICE NEWS There are inevitable changes, as the Deanery Plan takes effect, but we hope to continue as a group where most of the parishes wish to stay in close contact, sharing our services and our events, and maintaining the many friendships we have across the old Barton Bendish and Fincham benefice. Within this edition, thanks to Gary Bainbridge, you will find ALL the services in the northern four parishes, plus the southern four and augmented by the services in Ken’s old group. Please continue to support whatever suits you best. I’m including in this edition the first newsletter from Ken Waters, who is now priest in charge of our southern four parishes. The churchwardens are meeting with him on May 17th, but some of you will already know him.

THE NEW VICAR So, all the meetings have been held, the voting has taken place and the results are known. I’m not talking about the General Election; but the Deanery Pastoral Plan. The result is that I have become the Priest in Charge of the parishes of Barton Bendish, Beachamwell and Shingham, Boughton, Methwold, Wereham, West Dereham, Whittington and Wretton with Stoke Ferry.

I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Ken Waters, I’m married to Wendy (for 47 years so far), have two grown boys (Paul & Tony), two grandchildren and a dog (Floki). We have lived in Brookville for 24 years. I served in the Army for 23 years, then industry and my mid-life crisis came in the form of leaving work and going to university to study Theology. I was ordained in 2010 and opted to be a Self Supporting Minister (SSM) as I did not wish to leave this wonderful part of the country.

Although SSM I elected to work full-time for the church and I served my curacy with the Grimshoe Benefice. In November 2015 I was asked if I would like to take over my own group of parishes of Methwold, Wereham, West Dereham, Whittington and Wretton with Stoke Ferry. Carol Nicholas-Letch and Janet Tanton were Licensed Lay Ministers (LLM) in this group. Since then we have built a really strong Ministry Family with the addition of Ray Burman (Pioneer LLM), Peter King (LLM) and Michel Poole (Authorised Lay Minister). We have Diane Mantle in training for LLM and Susan Smith waiting to go to the selection panel for LLM. We also have two people currently doing build up work for going for selection for ordination. We carry out a lot of work with schools, families and 4

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the community through Messy Church, Adult Messy Church, Workshops, Lunch Clubs, Coffee Mornings.

Hopefully, in our new grouping we can work together to bring God’s Kingdom ever closer. I’m not coming in to change things but to give you support in any way I can. Service times aren’t going to change, types of service aren’t going to be changed (unless that is what the individual churches want to happen). My aim is to see what we can do to ensure that our wonderful parish churches remain alive and kicking for future generations and, I hope, the same goes for all our readers. I’m excited for the future and whatever it is that you wish for, I hope and pray that we make the best of what it throws at us. And, I finish with a thought for you: “God gave us a gift of 86,400 seconds everyday. Have we used one to say 'thank you?”

God Bless, Ken Waters Joke Spot: Revd Little Johnny’s church was visited by the bishop. Only six people turned up to hear him preach. The Bishop angrily asked the Little Johnny "Did you give notice of my visit?". "No" replied Little Johnny, "but word seems to have got round anyway, because you doubled the size of the usual congregation".

Growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional.

We pray to be a generous and visible people of Jesus Christ Contact details: Revd Ken Waters 01366-727220 ken.waters@btinternet.com Open Gardens Days The four southern parishes will be having their Open Gardens Days in June and your support would be greatly appreciated.

Barton Bendish 4th June Boughton 11th June Wereham 18th June Beachamwell 25th June There are also Open Gardens in Shouldham on June 18th.

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QUICK QUIZ! 1. Border, Leicester and Corriedale are all breeds of what?

2. Name the most intelligent family of birds with respect to reasoning power?

3. What is the name of the dog in the Famous Five series?

4. Which bird is the international symbol of happiness?

5. Rock hopper, jackass and emperor are all type of what?

6. Which bird is often described as being a thief and is thought by some people to bring bad luck?

7. This animal was mentioned in 'Alice in Wonderland' and was last sighted in Mauritius. Name the animal.?

8. Which living bird has the longest wingspan?

9. Which animal is the emblem of the USA.'s Republican Party?

10. To which bird family does the jay belong?

(Answers on page 33)

DO YOU HAVE A JUNE BIRTHDAY? June 1 Founder of Utah and patriarch of the Mormon church Brigham Young (18011877) was born in Whittingham, Vermont June 2 French painter Paul Gauguin (1848-1903) was born in Paris. He worked as a stockbroker, then became a painter in middle age. He left Paris and moved to Tahiti where he developed an interest in primitive art..

June 12 - Anne Frank (1929-1945) was born in Frankfurt, Germany. She is perhaps the best known victim of the Nazi Holocaust. Anne and her family moved from Germany to Amsterdam to flee Nazi persecution, then went into hiding in a small attic after Holland was invaded by Nazis. Anne, a girl on the verge of womanhood, was unable to go outside for any reason. In 1942, she began a diary to cope with the boredom, fear, annoyances, and loneliness of captivity. Her family's hiding place was eventually discovered and Anne and her family were deported to Nazi concentration camps. She contracted typhus and died at Bergen-Belsen in 1945. After the war, her father published her diary, which inspired the world, revealing a young woman who had managed to remain hopeful, despite it all.

Every birthday is a gift. Every day is a gift. Aretha Franklin

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FINCHAM WI Twenty two members met in the Memorial Hall for the May meeting, Mrs C Dungay presiding. Mrs Dungay thanked everyone for making birthday night so enjoyable. Special thanks to those who made the desserts, excellent food from Van Pelts, excellent speaker, lovely cake made by C Perry, raffle organised by S Amies. Christine showed everyone the certificate she had received from Federation, (very nervously on stage at the AGM,) and the new salver for competition points. She presented a WI mug to Judy Fuller, for achieving 30 competition points.

Birthday posies were presented to W Baines and J Tidy. The table flowers, arranged by C Stringer, were given to the raffle.

Speaker for the evening was David Morton who gave an illustrated talk on the history of St James' Palace and Clarence House. Among the numerous interesting facts was that there has been a building on the site of the Palace since 1068, Henry VIII added more buildings to make a huge complex and insisted his lords live there so that he could keep an eye on them. It now hosts 100 receptions for charities per year and provides offices for a variety of uses including one for the Royal Collection.

Clarence House was built, by John Nash, in 1825, for the Duke of Clarence who later became King William IV. It has been,(and still is,) the official London residence for several royals, most notably, Elizabeth, the Queen Mother.

Prince George and Princess Charlotte have their own offices there.

The raffle was organised by C Hammond and prizes were won by W Bell, C Dungay and R McClean.

The competition – A Royal China Keepsake - was won by C Dungay, 2nd – J Fuller, 3rd – S Batterham, 4th – A Bloy, W Bell, I Delderfield.

Refreshments were served by A Bloy and C Stringer.

S Batterham read her report on the Federation AGM. Members voted for the resolutions. 22 voted in favour of helping to alleviate loneliness, 17 supported the resolution to keep microplastic fibres out of our oceans.

Christine outlined the proposal of an outing, on Tuesday 27th June, to Fairhaven Water Gardens.

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FINCHAM ST MARTIN’S CHURCH Dear Readers, I thought that I had better give a bit of an update on what has been happening recently in Fincham.

Churchwarden A couple of months ago Babs Porter stepped down from her post as Churchwarden for health reasons. Babs has performed her duties faithfully for the past several years but now wants to spend more time with her husband Herbie. On behalf of the PCC, I wish to publicly thank Babs for all her hard work over the years. It is thanks to Babs and others like her that so many small but important tasks at our Church get done. It is thanks to Babs that comfortable cushions can be found on some of the church pews helping even the longest of sermons pass quickly!

Rather to my surprise I found myself elected Churchwarden at the PCC AGM in April , and I have now been officially appointed at the annual Churchwarden swearing in service, which was held at Ely Cathedral on 4th May. We still need another Warden and more PCC members if anyone is interested in becoming more involved in Fincham life.

Future of the group.

Despite our continued association with the “Southern” group of parishes (and long may this be the case), we are being encouraged to get to know members of the new “Northern” group that will eventually be formed and have been invited to join two “new group” services. The Churchwardens have also been asked to work with the other parishes to draw up plans on the requirements for the priestin-charge who will hopefully soon be appointed to cover this huge area.

If you are able to attend one of these services please try to do so.

Date

Venue

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Wednesday 28th June

Watlington

7.30pm with refreshments at 7

Wednesday 26th July

Stow Bridge

7.30 pm

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Churchyard update Since April, the Community Payback team have been busy in the churchyard and have made a good start on carefully clearing the ivy and brambles on the western Churchyard boundary. Care has been taken to avoid nesting birds and not to damage the many graves and headstones revealed for the first time in decades. In places the “hedge” was almost entirely ivy so in time there will be a need to set some native hedgerow plants to plug any gaps. Start seeing what you have spare in your gardens now! The Community Payback team will now be returning one every month or two months to help maintain the churchyard.

In addition, as reported in March the tree surgeons have now cut out the dead wood from the plane trees.

Coffee Morning There is once again a coffee morning being held at St. Martins on the second Wednesday of each month from 10am. Everyone is very welcome to attend even if you are not of a religious persuasion. Although the coffee mornings raise much welcome funds their main benefit is to provide a venue for those attending to catch up with friends and to make new ones. If you are new to Fincham (or the area), or have an hour to kill, why not come along? You would be made most welcome. Make a date for your diaries: Next Coffee Morning Wednesday 14th June.

Cathy O’Brien Churchwarden (Email: FinchamStMartin@gmail.com) First of all we would like to welcome our new Churchwarden Mrs Cathy O'Brien who will continue the work that your previous Churchwarden did over the last 6 or more years. Babs is now on the mend and still will be the Secretary to the PCC. Things are moving along with the new plan dividing our group of Parishes, and it has been requested that we support the new Parishes. In the future, our Magazine will still be printed. I have been busy planting and growing new things in my Greenhouse, and the main part of the garden, is now looking good, with all the new planting, vegetables, as it does take time when one first moves in to a new smaller home, which we are both now enjoying living in the village of Fincham.

Babs Porter  01366 347511

100 Club Winners for May are: £25.00 Mr H Porter No. 24 £15.00 Mrs L Nicholl No.144 £10.00 Mrs L Sproule No. 18 19

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FINCHAM MEMORIAL HALL DIARY Coffee Morning & Table Top Sale Saturday 10th June 10am – 1pm. All proceeds in aid of the Memorial hall refurbishment so please come along and support YOUR village hall.

Jazzercise meets every Monday from 7pm (except Bank Holidays) Jazzercise is a pulse-pounding, beat-pumping fitness programme that gets you results…fast. It’s a calorie-torching, hip swivelling dance party with a hot play list to distract you from the burn.

Wear loose, comfortable clothing and aerobics trainers. Bring a drink. To get the most out of your class, you may like to bring a mat for floor work and a pair of hand held weights. First class is free. Come 10 minutes early to register for your first class. Costs £5 per class - (or only £18 per month by standing order only). Interested? Then call Hilary on 07909 282165 for more information.

Keep Fit meets every Tuesday from 6.30pm – 7.30pm and consists of gentle exercise, increasing to more energetic for those who are able, finishing with floor exercises, stretching and relaxation. It is suitable for all ages. Cost £4.00 per lesson. Interested?

Then either just turn up with a towel and a bottle of water or contact Debbie on 01760 622108

The W.I. meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 7.30pm. Next meeting will be 14th June. Subscription is paid each January -£39.00 and there is just 15p towards teas and a raffle ticket - 50p - on the night.New Members are always welcome – either just turn up or contact Sue on 01366 347305.

Fincham Local History Group meets every two months on a Wednesday. Next date to be confirmed.

The Flower Club will meet on Thursday 22nd June from 2.30pm – 4.30pm. Note no meeting on 8th June because of the General Election

Fincham Chorus meets every Thursday from 7.00pm – 9.00pm and is for anyone who loves singing (especially bass and tenor). They sing all kinds of music (except modern pop!). Subs are £88 per year and can be paid half-yearly or quarterly if wished. Interested? Then just turn up – no need for an audition. Note – no chorus June 8th because of the General Election Quiz Night is the first Friday of each month starting at 7.30pm. This is a really fun evening with several teams of 4 – 6 people and lots of laughter. There is a cash raffle each month. Bring your friends and make up your own table or come along by yourself and join one of the existing teams. Also feel free to bring your favourite tipple and snacks.

Costs £2.00 per person Thursday 8th June – General Election 7am – 10pm

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MOBILE LIBRARY VISITS Please note changed days and times Route Number DER 240 Calls on Tuesday. Normally every 4 weeks

Marham

13.25-13.50

Marham Base

Marham

14.00-1410

Aston Down The Street

Marham

14.15-14.30

Hillside

Marham

14.35-14.50

Villebois

Marham

14.55-1510

Village Hall

Shouldham

15:20 -15:35

The Green

Shouldham

15:40 -15.55

Woodward Close

Shouldham

16:00 - 16.15

Hallfields

Shouldham

16:20 -16:30

Ryes Close

Tuesday 27th June

Route Number DER 243 Calls on Tuesday. Normally every 4 weeks

Fincham

14.45 -14.55 15.00 -15.15 15,20 -15.35 15.40 -16.00

Shouldham Thorpe

Methodist Church Vicarage Layby Churchill Crescent Telephone Box

Tuesday 6th June

FARMERS’ MARKETS Ely (Farmers) Fakenham (Farmers) King’s Lynn (Farmers)

2nd and 4th Saturday 4th Saturday in each month 3rd Friday of each month

Swaffham (Indoor) Swaffham (Farmers) Wisbech (Farmers)

Every Friday 9:00am to 1:00pm No longer trading Alternate Fridays

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CHURCH SERVICES IN JUNE (Northern group) Sunday 4th June Pentecost 10.00 am Shouldham Morning Prayer 10.30 am Marham Café Church 10.30 am Stow Bardolph Holy Communion 11.00 am Runcton Holme Sunday 11th June 9.30 am Shouldham Thorpe 10.30 am Marham 10.30 am Stow Bridge 11.00 am Tottenhill 6.00 pm Fincham

Trinity Sunday Holy Communion Morning Prayer Holy Communion Patronal Festival Evening Service

Sunday 18th June 10.00 am Shouldham 10.30 am Marham 10.30 am Nordelph 11.00 am Wormegay

First Sunday after Trinity Holy Communion United Worship (MC) Holy Communion in the Village Hall Morning Prayer (Lay led)

Sunday 25th June 9.30 am Fincham 10.30 am Marham 10.30 am Wimbotsham 11.00 am Watlington

Second Sunday after Trinity Holy Communion (said BCP) Holy Communion (Holy Trinity) Holy Communion Flower Festival

THURSDAY SERVICES of HOLY COMMUNION at 10am Fincham 8th,22nd and 29th BAPTISMS AND WEDDINGS Please contact the Churchwarden in your parish.

CHURCHWARDENS Fincham Cathy O'Brien Marham Philip Fay Shouldham Brian & Ann Hullah Shouldham Thorpe Gordon Reid Shouldham Thorpe Gary Eggleton 22

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CHURCH SERVICES IN JUNE (Southern group) Sunday 4th June Pentecost (Barton Bendish Open Gardens) 9.30am Wretton with Stoke Ferry Service of the Word 9.30 am Methwold Service of the Word 11.00 am West Dereham Family Service 11.00 am Beachamwell Holy Communion 6.00 pm Wereham Evening Service

Sunday 11th June Trinity Sunday (Boughton Open Gardens) 9.30 am Methwold Service of the Word 9.30 am Whittington Service of the Word 9.30 am West Dereham Holy Communion 11.00 am Barton Bendish Family Communion Sunday 18th June Trinity 1 (Wereham Open Gardens 9.30 am Methwold Holy Communion 9.30 am West Dereham Service of the Word 11.00 am Beachamwell Family Service 9.30 am Wretton with Stoke Ferry Service of the Word Sunday 25th June Trinity 2 (Beachamwell Open Gardens) 9.30 am Methwold Service of the Word 9.30 am West Dereham Service of the Word 9.30 am Whittington Holy Communion 11.00 am Boughton Holy Communion 6.00 pm Barton Bendish Evening Service THURSDAY SERVICES of HOLY COMMUNION at 10am Boughton:15th ( note change in pattern) BAPTISMS AND WEDDINGS Please contact the Churchwarden in your parish.

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ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH, SHOULDHAM Diary – Flower Festival: It is planned to hold the annual, 3-day Flower Festival, as normal, over the period of the August Bank Holiday. A meeting of the flower arrangers will have been held in church during late May/early June to choose the theme and allocate display places. New arrangers and other helpers are always most welcome, so please contact either Ann Hullah (347814) or Jennifer Malby (347420) if you can assist in any way for an hour or two over the period of the Festival

PCC AGM – The Annual Parochial Church Council Meeting was held at Shouldham School in the late afternoon of Monday, 24th April. In the absence of an incumbent, the session was chaired by Brian Hullah, who – along with Ann – was again re-elected at the preliminary Vestry Meeting to serve as Churchwarden until April 2018. The PCC's best wishes were accorded to Louisa Woodbine, currently recovering from a fractured hip. Ann Hullah, PCC Secretary and Electoral Roll Officer, reported no change to the roll which still stands at 10 persons. Shirley Jones, our Treasurer and Deanery Synod Representative, was unable to be present but had submitted the properly examined Annual Accounts for the PCCs scrutiny, along with with covering reports on both her roles.

The financial situation was the pivotal focus of this AGM. Shirley was well satisfied that our finances were in good order, despite the overall giving being slightly down on 2015. In her written report, she indicated that this reduction was more than compensated by the excellent return on the August Flower Festival, fees from the erection of a number of new graveyard memorials, as well as the continued saving made by those she amusingly named “the Grass Mower Men”!

(John Porter and Brian Hullah). She thanked all who had worked hard to raise funds and so enabled us to pay our way in full. Adopting the Accounts, the PCC recorded its grateful appreciation for her excellent accounting, along with sincere thanks to Jan McGourty who had done a most diligent job as Independent Examiner. In submitting a concise summary of the Deanery Synod's activities, Shirley highlighted the fact that all parishes would be facing a 3% increase in Ministry Share (Quota) but, as we pay monthly by Direct Debit, we were already well placed to meet our increased share by the end of 2017. Additionally, she noted that the Eight Parishes' Account was currently frozen and presumed that there would have to be a share-out in due course, now that parish reorganisation had been approved by the Deanery Synod. The question of the regrouping of Fincham, Shouldham and Shouldham Thorpe with parishes beyond the A10 remains a cause for disgruntlement with several of our former eight churches. Our PCC is unhappy with the plan. However, until an application 24

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is received from a prospective candidate for what amounts to a third of the entire Deanery, we shall continue as we are, namely: in interregnum.

Next, the churchwardens reported on the fabric and contents of the building and its churchyard. Brian Hullah noted that weathering had taken its toll on the roofs, but the severe storm damage to the porch (caused by gale Doris) had just been skilfully repaired by Stewart Chapman of Shouldham Thorpe. The Quinquennial Inspection was imminent and it was certain that the architect would find other pressing, structural problems. Testing of the electrical wiring, the fire extinguishers, etc. all occurred around this time and were in hand.

The sole addition to the Goods & Ornaments of the church had been the acquisition of a new carpet for the nave. It was unanimously agreed that this was a definite enhancement to the interior. On behalf of the PCC, and in the absence of a priest-in charge, Brian thanked John Porter and everyone who had toiled to keep the church and its surroundings in reasonably attractive order over the past year.

Finally, a brief business meeting followed to re-elect officers and members of the PCC. This included the ratification of Jan McGourty as our Independent Examiner of finances, whose services are greatly appreciated. All officers remain unchanged, except that pressure of other commitments has, subsequently, led to Sue Hatfield resigning from PCC. We thank her for part in the church council's work over the last few years, which now leaves one vacancy. Anyone interested in joining the PCC should contact our Secretary, Ann Hullah, for details.

Found – On Sunday, 23rd April, a Yale-type key was found outside the church and kindly attached by the (unknown) finder to the porch's wire mesh door. If you are the loser, please contact Ann or Brian on 347814 to reclaim it.

NB. From June 4th, services at Shouldham will begin at 10 am.

Ann & Brian Hullah

News from The Fountain at Shouldham!

Our last gathering of Forest Church was held on Good Friday 14th April at Shouldham Warren. Over sixty people attended (32 children and 32 adults) and it was great to have such a lovely crowd together in the woods on a Spring morning. The event included food, games, and an illustration looking at how

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Jesus had bought our freedom at Calvary - meaning we can now choose to no longer be slaves, but can be free to be God's children! We finished our time together by making a cross on the ground out of pine cones, and saying a prayer around it together.

Our next upcoming events are Forest Church on Sunday 11th June at 10.30am at Shouldham Warren, and a celebration BBQ at Shouldham playing field on Sunday 9th July from 12pm. If you would like to come, or know of any families who may like to attend these events, we would love to see you. Please spread the word!

The Fountain at Shouldham is a 'Fresh Expression' of Church aimed at those not currently attending a 'traditional' place of worship and incorporates a mixture of activities for all ages, but specifically with a focus on children. We have been running in Shouldham for the last 5 years, but have recently become part of the of The Fountain Network based at The Fountain of Life Church of England church in Ashill. (You can see their website for more details.)

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We would really appreciate your prayers for us as we prepare and run these activities...we are only a small team and they require lots of energy! If you would like more information then please contact me at angelajcaley77@gmail.com.

Thanks for your time, God bless you, Angela

ST. MARY’S, SHOULDHAM THORPE It is with great sadness that we report the loss of one of the village’s long term residents. Kathleen Lawrence who has lived in Shouldham Thorpe for about 20 years, died just before Easter a few days before her 89th birthday. Mrs Lawrence lived with her son Barry at 1 West Road and we extend our sympathy to both Barry and his sister at this sad time.

The PCC AGM that was re-scheduled to the 24th April, took place at Church Farm. All representatives of the current PCC agreed to stand for re-election and to continue in their current roles. The minutes of last years AGM were agreed and signed as a true record, and the audited accounts for 2016 were discussed. Carol Stuart (treasurer) reported that while the PCC accounts show that our income and expenditure is currently balancing each other out, if there is any large maintenance expenditure this would cause severe financial hardship.

In the last three months repairs to the front boundary wall and the roof of the church following a storm in February, have cost in the region of £800.

A report from Julian Prentice who is the PCC's Deanery synod representative confirmed that the decision has been made that Shouldham Thorpe will be joining a new larger group of parishes. These will include, Watlington, Stow Bardolph, Wimbotsham, Runcton Holme, Wormingay, Tottenhill, Shouldham, Fincham and Marham.

An agenda item referring to the fabric, goods and ornaments of the church was delayed until the next meeting which will be held at the beginning of June.

This was because the members of the PCC have just received the architect’s quinquennial inspection report which is provided every five years. This is a large document which everybody will need to have time to read before it can be discussed in detail.

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FURTHER NEWS FROM SHOULDHAM Shouldham Village Craft Fair - Saturday 6 May - update ...

Although the great British weather let us down again .... the spirit and camaraderie in the village hall on Saturday was second to none. The craft fair was very well supported and attended. Each stall had something unique, interesting and fantastically well-made to offer at fantastic prices. There was a great variety of crafts from: jams, cakes, buttons, artwork, cards, cushions, aprons, needlework items, natural beauty products, knitted items and ironwork all of superb quality. The Ladybirds' cafe did very well too selling homemade sandwiches, sausage rolls and cakes. Due to a tremendous amount of interest, it has been suggested that a Christmas Fayre of local produce be organised in the Village to take place around end of November - (sort out some lovely unusual Christmas presents) watch this space - definitely a date not to be missed.

Shouldham Ladybirds: the Ladybirds meet every third Tuesday of the month. There are different events/topics each month: varying from speakers about certain topics or points of interest - so every third Tuesday of the month there may be something of interest to you: to find out more contact: Lorna on 01760 337089 or email: Lorna.mackay@hotemail.co.uk.

SHOULDHAM ANNUAL CRICKET DAY - 4 JUNE 2017 The Annual Cricket day is fast approaching in Shouldham and will be held on Sunday 4 Jun. The Twenty/20 battle is between the Shouldham Bowls Club, Shouldham Football Club, The King's Arms and The Chalk and Cheese, who incidentally are the current holders. 2 x Semi Finals start at 1000 hrs and 1200 hrs respectively (draw to take place soon), 3rd/4th place match at 1400 hrs and the Grand Final at 1600 hrs. BBQ, Refreshments, and The Ladybirds tea tent will be in attendance on the King George V Playing Field. Come along it is a great day with lots of fun for all the family. It is a great family day out.

Shouldham Village are holding "an Open Gardens" day on 18 June ...

Residents of Shouldham if you are interested in opening your lovely gardens on this day then please do get in touch with Colin West: colin.opengardens2017@btinternet.com .Closing date for this event is 6 June: I am informed that you do not have to have a "Chelsea Flower Garden" beauty is in the eye of the beholder and most gardens are quite beautiful in middle of June ... - all different ...... with different themes ..... it is just nice to wander in and out of different gardens and get ideas for your very own garden .... all very informal.

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family: different craft stalls - to include local charities; By popular demand: A Dog Show: (bring along your beautiful pampered pooches - all different ages and varieties ... all good fun); a £2.50 wristband per child allows unlimited goes on Bouncy Castle and Greasy Pole (always a laugh and a challenge (for the younger ones!!!)); traditional family games and lots of wonderful raffle prizes - including cash prize to the value of £100. Ice cream Van. Not forgetting the Ladybirds' Tea Tent with lovely homemade sandwiches, sausage rolls, scones and cakes. A date for the diaries.

Ladybirds: Tuesday 18 July: Charity Bingo Evening: this event is in aid of a local charity to be named on the evening: good prizes - at least 2 prizes per game and really good prizes for the full houses - local companies donating; also really good raffle prizes. Licensed Bar and food available. £6 for 6 books; 2 flyers - alcohol and money prizes. For more information contact: Sharon: mypetal1@aol.com

HOLY TRINITY, MARHAM Sunday Cafe - 1st Sunday of every month held in the Methodist Chapel, Marham at 10:30am. If you have not already had an opportunity to come along to this Sunday Coffee Morning - then please do come and meet some of the other villagers. Enjoy an informal get together over coffee, tea and some lovely home made cakes. Have a chat, listen to some informative stories and join in a lighthearted quiz. It really is a lovely way to start a Sunday morning.

Marham/Fincham/Shouldham residents - if you are planning an event and want this event to be advertised - then please do get in touch and all the details will be published in the magazine (at no charge) - also can advertise in other local free magazines - for more information contact Lorna on 01760 337089 or email: lorna.mackay@hotmail.co.uk Coffee Morning: Held on Thursday 4 May: Babs and Norma would like to thank everyone who came to the coffee morning. The amount raised was an amazing £161.70p. Wonderful contribution to the Church coffers. A most enjoyable morning was had by all thanks to the lovely company and the delicious homemade cakes. Thank you again from Norma and Babs.

Strawberry Cream Tea: Saturday 17 June: Again in aid of Holy Trinity Church, Marham. This is indeed a treat: 2:30pm - 4:30pm. Homemade scones with clotted cream, strawberries and jam. This is a lovely afternoon and not to be missed. Please do come along and meet some new friends and enjoy homemade baking. Babs and Norma will only be too pleased to meet you.

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JUNE—AN INTERESTING MONTH June 4, 1989 - The Chinese government ordered its troops to open fire on unarmed protesters in Tiananmen Square in Beijing. The protest had started on April 16 as about 1,000 students marched to mourn the death of Hu Yaobang, a pro-reform leader within the Chinese government. Despite government warnings, pro-reform and pro-democracy demonstrations continued for a month drawing ever-larger crowds of young people, eventually totaling over a million persons. On May 13, three thousand students began an eight-day hunger strike.

The government imposed martial law on May 20 and brought in troops. On June 2, in their first clash with the People's Army, demonstrators turned back an advance of unarmed troops. However, in the pre-dawn hours of June 4, the People's Army, using tanks, machine-guns, clubs and tear gas, opened fire on the unarmed protesters. Armoured personnel carriers then rolled into the square, crushing students still sleeping in their tents. The Chinese government later claimed only 300 died in the attack. U.S. estimates put the toll at over 3,000. Following the massacre, over 1,600 demonstrators were rounded up and jailed, with 27 being executed.

June 5, 1968 - Robert F. Kennedy was shot and mortally wounded while leaving the Hotel Ambassador in Los Angeles. The shooting occurred after a celebration of Kennedy's victory in the California presidential primary. He died at 1:44 a.m., June 6, at age 42, leaving behind his wife Ethel and eleven children, the last one born after his death. President John F. Kennedy had named his brother and campaign manager, Robert Francis Kennedy, to the post of U.S. Attorney General in 1961. Robert served as the president's closest confidant. After the assassination of JFK, Robert remained as Attorney General until 1964, when he resigned to make a successful run for the U.S. Senate from New York. Allied with the plight of the poor and disadvantaged in America, he spoke out against racial discrimination, economic injustice and the Vietnam War. In March of 1968, he had announced his candidacy for the presidency. And with the win in California, appeared headed for the nomination.

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