We live in a society where agriculture shapes our landscape and provides us with necessities needed by all;  good reason to have farms and farming central to our thinking as the churches celebrate Harvest Festival.

This year, for the first time, the Group Service at Ingworth Church on 4th September will have a Harvest theme – an appropriate venue, as on the following Sunday Ingworth will be hosting the Trosh, a different way of celebrating all things agricultural.

Later in the month, several of our churches will also be keeping their own Harvest Festivals.*

As the days begin to shorten and as autumn colours dominate our landscape, let us give thanks to God for the good things of creation, and for a deeper appreciation of what is ours to share.

                                                                                                                        Fr Brian

*25th September, Erpingham 9.30 (HC), Aldborough 11.00 (Family Service), Thwaite 6.30 (Evensong)

FROM THE REGISTERS

Holy Baptism         24th July    at St Mary’s Aldborough         Ella Gilkes

Holy Matrimony     30th July    at St Mary’s Erpingham          Paul Sanderson & Jessica Alston

Funeral                  28th July    at Our Lady & St Margaret,  Calthorpe        Reggie Wright

GROUP SERVICES

Sunday 4th September, 10.00, at Ingworth

with a Harvest theme

Sunday 2nd October, 10.00, at Erpingham

Following our visit to St Giles Norwich last month, Fr Darren Thornton, priest-in-charge there, will be our preacher at this Group Service.

                                                      Most of the congregation of St Giles will be expected to join him.

Week beginning Sunday                     PRAYERS FOR THE PARISHES

            SEPTEMBER

                                 4                             Aldborough: Mill Lane and Church Lane                

                                11                           Erpingham:  Jubilee Close, Birch Court,  and Lowlands

                                18                           Alby:  The Common, Blacksmith’s Lane and Church Lane

                                25                           Thurgarton:  Ringbank Lane and School Road

BUZZ CLUB for 5 - 11 year olds

Dates for your diary …

Prince Andrew’s Chapel and Buzz Club present

CIRCUS FANTASTICA – Holiday Club

All the fun of the circus – Puppets, games, quiz

Monday - Friday 24-28th October, 10.00 – 12.00

For children aged 5-11      More details in October

If anyone has any dry storage space (garage, barn, outbuilding etc.) that could be offered or hired to Aldborough Players, please contact Jane Maguire (01263 761578).

ALDBOROUGH WILDLIFE GROUP

“Beyond the End of the Garden”

Wednesday 14th September 7.30pm

Talk in  Aldborough Church Room, by Christopher Broadbent, who will describe how he transformed a small farm from “industrial” management into a biodiverse landscape.

BLOOD DONORS 

At the last visit of the Bloodmobile to Aldborough, 35 units of blood were given.  Many thanks to all donors. 

There will be another opportunity to give blood on Wednesday 7th September

when the van will come to Aldborough Green.

Appointment only. Call 0845 7 711 711 to make an appointment.

SAVE A LIFE!     GIVE BLOOD!

GOOD INTENTIONS FUNDRAISING TEAM

Hog Roast  in July

On behalf of G.I.F.T.  a very big thank you to Mr Hammond for once again hosting this year's Hog Roast.

Because of the very unpredictable weather, it was suggested by Mr Hammond that we use his barn and this proved to be a very successful venue, enjoyed by all.  The entertainment was provided by Steve Hewlett – Ventriloquist, headlining at this year’s Cromer Seaside Special, and the Lowestoft Signing Choir - one of G.I.F.T's  charities for 2010/11.

A very big thank you to all who helped with transporting tables, chairs, washing crockery, glasses, etc.

MANNINGTON HALL - CHARITIES DAY, 4th September.

Once again, G.I.F.T. have been asked to have a stall at this year’s Charities Day.  We shall be having a cake stall and any donations of cakes would be gratefully received.

11th ANNUAL VARIETY SHOW - 25th September, AUDEN THEATRE, HOLT

We are delighted to be supported by The Grand Order of Water Rats who are organising the Annual Variety Show.

Appearing are:  The London Philharmonic Skiffle Orchestra,  Steve Barclay (comedian), Simmons & Simmons - just to name a few.

Matinee 2.30 p.m. All tickets £8.50.   

Evening 7.30 p.m.  £15 (£12.50 for concessions), or £10 for party bookings of 6 or more.

QUIZ NIGHT  14th October - ALDBOROUGH CHURCH ROOM

Teams of 4 are welcome to participate in the Quiz Night.

£5 per person to include a buffet.  Please bring own drinks.  To book a table please contact Yvonne on 01263 768076

For further information please contact Yvonne on 01263 768076

ERPINGHAM VILLAGE HALL

  200 Club Results                             £10                                                         £5

                11-7-11                 133         H. Brown                             131         C. Brindal

                18-7-11                 163         Anna Esgothorpe               87         H. Burrell

                25-7-11                 113         M. King                                 162         Jonathon Peters

                  1-8-11                 104         Mrs J. Dennis                     195         Mr & Mrs Warner    

ERPINGHAM with CALTHORPE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE

President: Tel. 01263 768279     Secretary: Tel. 01263 761350

Meeting  in Erpingham Village Hall on Wednesday 28th September          

Hand-made Chocolates                     A demonstration by Mrs Margaret Furness.

                                                            and     TASTING!

                                                                                                Visitors welcome.

ERPINGHAM with CALTHORPE PARISH COUNCIL 

                        will meet in the Village Hall at 7.30 on Wednesday 14th September.

INGWORTH NEWS

A more-or-less spontaneous collection at Ingworth Church recently raised £150 for the Horn of Africa crisis.  The money has been sent via Christian Aid.

presents

a concert in St Michael’s Church, Aylsham

 on Thursday, 15th September, at 1.00pm.

Thomas Isaac                     Cello                      Brahms, Martinu, Goltermann

Jonathan Wortley            Piano

WEA AYLSHAM BRANCH
THE FRIENDS’ MEETING HOUSE,
PEGG’S YARD, RED LION STREET, AYLSHAM
 

The lecturer for the advertised course on the ICELANDIC SAGAS has had to pull out from her commitments.  Instead there will be a 10 week course on
 

CONFLICT AND CULTURE: Islam and Europe in the Middle Ages

Tutor: Charles Lewis

An exploration of relationships between Europe and the Islamic World, revealing not only a history of conflict but also the way in which Europe benefited from the transmission of Islamic culture in both the arts and the sciences.

TUESDAYS at 2.00 pm from 20th September
 

     Please phone Ann Dyball 01263 732637 for further information.

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FROM THE EDITOR’S POSTBAG

Dan Jupp

Dee and Robert would like to thank all those who sent us such kind messages to help us through our loss. We also thank you for the donations made in memory of Dan.  These will contribute to the setting up of a recreational centre fro youth in the heart of a slum in Bangladesh . We will continue to keep you informed about developments.  We are also arranging an exhibition of Dan's art in London in April 2012 and invite all of you to this.

A reminder                          ALBY’S 9th Annual NOVA Sculpture Trail

in ALBY GARDENS on August Bank Holiday Weekend

Friday, 26th August, to  Monday, 29th August, 10.00 – 5.00

ALDBOROUGH COMMUNITY BUS

From the 5th September, the community bus will be operating on a changed timetable.

In order to give passengers slightly longer at the destinations, all services will now leave Aldborough at 09.00 except the 3rd Wednesday Norwich service which, as before, leaves Wright's Garage at 09.00 but comes back to the Green at 09.45, before going on to Norwich.

All departures from destinations start at the same time (except on Monday the Aylsham departure will be five minutes earlier at 12.15) and will arrive back at the same time.

Copies of the timetable available from drivers, and from robin.gilkes@tiscali.co.uk..

ALDBOROUGH SURGERY

We are closing for the day on Friday 2 September to relocate the reception and waiting areas and the dispensary to the new extension. Once this has been carried out, work will start on the existing entrance and surrounding areas and entry will only be available via the new building.

ALDBOROUGH GARDEN CLUB

Aldborough Flower & Vegetable Show 2011

The Show was well attended and numbers were slightly up on 2010 with 297 entries from 52 exhibitors.  The photography section was not as well represented as last year, but there was some lovely photography among the entries.  Junior section entries were again rather poor, although those children who entered had some beautiful and imaginative entries.

            Overall Show Winner The Donald Cup                       Pat Freeman

            Flower Section            Ron Henshaw Cup                   Glenys Padgham & Pat Freeman

            Vegetable Section       Apple Trophy                           Rod Buchanan

            Cookery Section          Snelling Rose Bowl                  Jean Halliday  

            Photography Section                                                   Bob Eke

            Junior A           Lily Wilson                   Junior B           Beatrice Fieldsend Danks                                           Pippa Kirkham

                                    Luca Wedge Clarke

Best in Show                Bob Wheeler

The next meeting of the Garden Club:

            Thursday 22nd September, 7.30 in Aldborough Church Room

                        Rodney Tibbs:  Patio Gardening

            New members and visitors are always welcome.

ALDBOROUGH COMMUNITY CENTRE

                        On Friday 2nd September the Cricket Club will be hosting a Quiz Night

Please watch out for posters.

                On Saturday 24th September we will be holding a Variety Show

                This will be an evening packed with local talent - there will be something for everyone.

Watch out for posters and ticket availability.

Looking ahead to November, we will be holding another popular RACE NIGHT on the 26th.

                                                                Please note the date in your diary.

SAMARITAN'S PURSE

Once again it’s time to start preparing for the Christmas Shoe Box appeal to give underprivileged children around the world a box of presents to open whilst we are celebrating our Christmas. Leaflets giving more information will soon be available, or please ring Pat 761602 or Sue 761310.

ALDBOROUGH PARISH COUNCIL

Next meeting on  Monday, 5th September at 7.30 in the Community Centre.

Items from the minutes of the August meeting (Editor’s choice):

   When the meeting was suspended to allow members of the public to speak, Mr Alec Pugh outlined the action that he had taken through Mr Norman Lamb MP in view of his dissatisfaction with the outcome of the Local Development Framework Inquiry.  He handed in copies of the exchange of correspondence between Mr Lamb and NNDC.

Police report: Since the last meeting, no crimes have been reported but there have been five calls to the police.

Play Areas: Mr Tom Palmer will be delighted to carry out the formal opening of the Play Areas. The TidyBear was only half full when ME and RE went on holiday, but on their return it was full and overflowing.  There will be a rota for emptying it so that the situation does not recur.

The Black Boys: The new owners will be taking over on 18th August. 

The Red Lion: The owners are still placing advertisements on the Green by the Village Sign. RE will visit them and explain that such advertising is not permitted.

Planning: Listed Building Consent has been granted for the removal of 2 dormer windows and the installation of roof lights at Thurgarton Lodge.

Recycling Banks – The textile bank has been emptied recently but the bottle banks are full.  The contractors have not yet responded to a telephoned request to empty them.

Allotments  – Quarter plots are to be made available for letting.  The next Association Meeting will be on 2nd November.

Footpaths: NCC will be cutting some of the footpaths only once this year and will not be cutting any next year.  The Parish Council decided that they would consider whether to place a contract for footpath cutting at their next meeting

Garages: Victory Housing Trust has indicated that these will be brought up to standard fairly shortly once a new contractor has been appointed.

Speeding: DB drew attention to an article in that morning’s Eastern Daily Press indicating that £100,000 was being made available to install signs to warn against excessive speeds.  He has spoken to Norfolk County Council about the possibility of one or more signs being erected in Aldborough and will provide feedback at the next meeting.

County Councillor Diane Clarke has received a petition from parents at the School supporting the extension of the gritting route, as proposed by the Parish Council, and she will be presenting this to the Leader of the County Council, hopefully supported by some parents and children.  Dr Wood would be invited to launch a similar petition from the Surgery, even though they now have their own grit bin.

Correspondence: A letter from Mr Brian Monks the organiser of the Charles Clark Rally thanking the Parish Council for the use of The Green, indicating that the Rally raised over £650.00 for Quidenham Childrens’ Hospice and enclosing a donation of £25.00.  The Parish Council decided to donate that sum to the Hospice.

Any other business:

DB enquired about ownership of the grassed area outside numbers 1 to 6 Thurgarton Road.  It is believed this land may be in the ownership of North Norfolk District Council but the Parish Council’s records will be checked to see if there is any information.

RE reported that she had received an enquiry from the Probation Service about the opportunities for community work being undertaken in the Parish.  The Parish Council welcomed the proposal and suggested a number of possible projects that could be undertaken.

FRIENDS OF ALDBOROUGH SCHOOL

THE NEXT FARMERS MARKET in aid of The Friends of Aldborough Primary School will be on SUNDAY, 4th September,    9.30 - 12.30, in Aldborough Community Centre.

There will be markets on the first Sunday of each month.

Runners invited to join in first ‘Barningham 5k-ish Run’

Serious and fun-runners alike are invited to enjoy a rare opportunity to run, jog or simply walk the dog through the landscaped grounds of Barningham Hall on Saturday 1st October, between 1pm and 5pm at the first Barningham 5k-ish Run.

Set in Humphry Repton designed parkland surrounding Barningham Hall, the multi-terrain route takes in woodland, grazing land, and a circuit of the lake, and finishes up the West Avenue towards the front of the Hall, which dates from 1612.

A 1 mile (1.6k) Junior Run will also take place immediately before the main run starts, with winners’ medals and goody bags for all finishers.  Both races are raising funds for outdoor sports and play equipment for Aldborough Primary School.

As well as fete games and a guided warm-up

before the start, teas and coffees, yummy hot food and home-made cakes will be available throughout the afternoon in the historic stable courtyard.

The 1 mile Junior Run commences at 2pm, with a 2.30pm start for the 5k-ish Run, staggered by ability.  Walkers and dogs are welcome, but dogs must be kept on a lead due to grazing sheep.  Registration for runners will cease 15 minutes before each race starts and race numbers will be allocated at this time.

Race entry is £5 for over 15s and £3 for under 15s. Entry forms are available from Intersport at Bakers & Larners in Holt; the Spar shop on Aldborough Green and GF White Butchers, 16 Red Lion Street, Aylsham – or runners can enter on the day. 

Further information is available from Kirsty White, tel: 01263 735575.

CALLING ALL CHILDREN!

Aldborough Community Centre needs you!

We are holding a Children’s Talent Show on

Saturday 24th September

and we are looking for any talented children who would like to take part,

so if you can sing, dance, tell jokes, play an instrument or do magic tricks and would like to take part, call Julie Bacon, 01263 768639

(We will need parents’ consent.)

            HAVE YOU LOCKED YOUR VEHICLE?

                                    WATCH OUT!   THERE’S A THIEF ABOUT!

There have been two thefts from vehicles in Aldborough recently – one of valuable tools from a carpenter’s van while he was going to and fro on the job.

If you see/have seen any suspicious activity please report it to the police at once.

ERPINGHAM AND CALTHORPE

HARVEST SUPPER                 

Friday 23rd September

7.15 for 7.30 in the Village Hall

We shall be supporting the charity Water Aid through any profits and donations and will be showing a short film of their work.

Tickets at £5 per head from Eleanor, 01263 768073.

      INGWORTH TROSH

Sunday 11 September from 1.00pm

Threshing, bagging, and baling wheat as it used to be done.

Vintage (and new) tractors/machinery

Ploughing demonstrations           Classic vehicles

          Side shows and attractions for all the family        

                   Stalls and refreshments

          ADMISSION £4 – CHILDREN FREE

            in aid of Alby, Erpingham, and Ingworth Churches

NEW THIS YEAR !           FARMERS MARKET – with local producers

                and

            FUN DOGS SCURRY – so don’t forget to bring your dog!

WANTED please!    Cakes for the refreshments tent and the cake stall

Plants for the plant stall   Prizes for the raffle and tombola (in advance please)

(If you need anything collecting please ring 01263 768209)

If you have vintage tractors/machinery, side shows or other attractions

or would like to have a stall (£20 donation) at the Trosh then please ring 01263 611156

Erpingham with Calthorpe Village Hall

“Bravura Ensemble”

We are delighted to announce that the Bravura Ensemble, a group of four professional musicians, is coming to the village hall, for one evening only on:

Saturday, October 15^th at 7 p.m.

With an interval for a buffet, included in the ticket price, the evening will present a varied programme of well-known classical favourites, as well as music from films and shows, and some popular music.

Tickets are available now from: Tony Peacock (768041) at £10 per person, inclusive of food and a drink.

Erpingham with Calthorpe Village Hall

Friday 4th November:        LAST OF THE MAGIC DRAGONS !                                                     Piff the Magic Dragon

will be appearing at Erpingham Village Hall at 7.30pm.

This is a very successful one man show from the Edinburgh Fringe.

See www.piffthemagicdragon.com for a preview.

"The last of his species - a card trickster who is very funny."

Wine, beer and light refreshments available.

Tickets £8 advanced booking - phone 768073, 768992 or 761350.  £10 on the door.

If you would like to be kept informed, by email, of events that are open to all, every month at the Hall, please send an email to: tonyandjacky@btinternet.com, with Subject: “Village Hall mailing list”.

Erpingham Café Church at the Village Hall

Sunday, 18th September at 5:00 p.m.,

for roughly an hour, is the next informal time together.

Subject:   Love Letters – 1

Come and enjoy time to chat and to listen to a brief talk/DVD,

followed by a shared tea together.

The emphasis will be on informality and helping people

to find out more about, or deepen, their Christian faith.

ALBY with THWAITE PARISH COUNCIL   apologises for an error in the Minutes of its meeting of June 2. The Minutes wrongly stated that Planning Consent had not been granted for the restaurant at Erpingham Service Station. In fact, the project received Planning Consent in May, 2010. The Minutes have been altered.

Quiz and Pudding night  at The Old School, Blickling,

on Saturday 17th September at 7.30.

Tickets £4.50 per person.

Teams of up to six people please. If you don't have a team but still want to come along then don't worry: we can form some teams on the night.

Please contact Sue Nicholls on 01263 734366 for more information and to buy tickets.

All proceeds for the upkeep of The Old School, run by the Rural Community Association.

(Ingworth is one of the four villages served by the RCAB.)

Norman Lamb, M.P., will be making a tour of North Norfolk villages this summer.

On Wednesday 31st August

he will be in   Aldborough, by the village sign on the Green, at 2.15, and in

                        Erpingham, at the Village Hall car park, at 2.45.

                                Entrance £7, children free. Refreshments available for £4 from 12.15