RICHARD MORLEY
GUNTHORPE
The funeral service for Richard (Dick) Morley took place at Mintlyn Crematorium on Friday, March 24th. Dick died at his home at Terrington St. Clements after a long illness on 16th March. Dick was born at Gunthorpe in December 1926. He went to Gunthorpe and Melton Constable schools. On leaving school he worked at Hawes Bakery at Fulmodeston, delivering bread with a cycle delivery box. He joined the Army in 1944 and spent 2 1/2 years serving in Palestine. On being demobbed he worked for Knights Bakery at Holt. He married Jean Webb in 1953 and had a son, Nicholas and a daughter Jenny. He later worked for A.J. Howards Dairy of Brinton delivering milk in the Saxlingham, Field Dalling and Langham areas. In 1967 he decided to move from Gunthorpe and moved to Walpole St. Peter to work on a fruit farm. He worked there for 25 years until he retired. Then owing to ill health, he moved to Terrington to a bungalow to make things easy for himself and his wife Jean.
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For Church Services see Panel on Page 3 ST. MARY’S CHURCH The Annual General Meeting was held at the Village Institute on March 31st at 7pm. Rev. Joanna Anderson chaired the meeting. No new nominations were put forward and Fred Morley was re-elected Church Warden Doreen Webster agreed to carry on as Secretary, Mrs V. Worsley as Vice-chairman and Paddy Seligman as acting Treasurer, Assistant Church Warden and Synod Representative for the present (but she will be leaving the village later this year). She was thanked for all the work she carried out during the 14 months of the interregnum as leader of the nine parishes. Thanks were also expressed for the help of Rev. Micheal Wilson, for taking most of our services during the last eight years, and also to his wife and family who like coming to Gunthorpe. Times of the service were discussed and it was hoped to have one 9.30 Holy Communion service each month. Work outstanding to the tower was talked about by Jeremy Denholm.
THE FRIENDS OF GUNTHORPE PARISH CHURCH AGM AND FISH & CHIP SUPPER
The Friends of Gunthorpe Parish Church will be holding the annual clear-up on Saturday, June 3rd. Although a little later this year, thanks to the work carried out by the community service group, organised by Mrs Seligman, much of the hard work has already been done. However, a little light weeding etc never hurt anyone unless of course you include the weeds! Refreshments this year will be provided by Marie & Jeremy and the ‘fun’ will begin at around 9.30, meet at the churchyard. The clear-up usually takes a maximum of 2 ½ hours, and although there will be a task-master in attendance - (JD) - late arrivals & mardlers are welcome! Don’t forget - please bring your own tools, stout boots, gloves and any protective gear that you feel it would be prudent to wear.
The AGM will be held on Friday 23rd June, at the Village Institute. The doors will be open from 6.30 onwards for par-taking of refreshments and for those wishing to renew your annual subscriptions on the night, it is still £5.00. The AGM itself will begin at 7pm and we expect it to take no longer than 45 minutes, after which, piping hot fish & chips will be served by Ian from the Midas Fish Bar in Melton Constable. If you are not already a Friend of Gunthorpe Parish Church member, this is the ideal time to come along and find out about us. We are a registered, nondenominational charity, the aim of which is to protect and maintain the fabric and the immediate environs of St. Mary’s Church for the village. We hold several functions throughout the year, including the legendary Harvest Supper and our wonderful Bar-b-que, and we always welcome new members. Please telephone Dianne on 860693 if you would like further information or to make apologies etc.
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