The Methodist ChurchCENTRAL NORFOLK

CIRCUIT NEWS______________________________________________________________________

Issue. 3 December 2010/January 2011

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Deadline for February/March is 16th January.Please include information on events up to and including Sunday 3rd April

See editorial for Editor contact information.

Our God,contracted to a span

CIRCUIT SUPERINTENDENT: Rev Andrew King 01328 862174 CIRCUIT MINISTERS: Rev Barbara Winner 01953 881438

Rev Brian Eagle 01760 721394 Rev Valerie Spencer 01362 695582ACTIVE SUPERNUMERARY MIINISTERS: Rev David Greenaway 01263 712181

Rev Rosemary Wakelin 01263 712166ASSOCIATE MINISTER: Rev Daphne Lloyd 01760 724924

Incomprehensibly made man.

NEWS ITEMSFrom Norman Couchman and Margaret.

At the Circuit meeting held at the Swaffham church on Thursday 16th September, our senior Circuit Steward, Nelson Tubby, took the wind out of my sails by making a presentation to me by way of thanks for all that I had done during my time as Treasurer of the Fakenham, Wells & Holt Circuit.In his comments he became ‘confused’ and presented to me some flowers and a small white envelope to Margaret. The flowers have now died whilst Margaret has put to good use the contents of the envelope by buying a sat nav to help improve (at long last) her navigation skills.We sincerely thank all our friends in the old FWH Circuit for their generosity Margaret & Norman

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From the Editor’s desk I have just finished this my 3rd edition and after the typ- ing, moving boxes and double checking, I feel like saying “Phew!” This was more than a

few day’s work! I have been pushing ‘Word’ to its limits and trying to remember how I did it last time. On top of this, CN has many more ‘Events’ than FWH did and I have not had enough space this time. However, when you have sent details, I have tried to print them in a block. But don’t forget; if you don’t send your details, I can’t print them.Please remember. Send dates and news for up to 3rd April to me by Sunday 16th January at belaw@tiscali.co.uk or at my address in the Plan. Because of the amount of work, I am afraid 17th January will be too late.Happy Christmas. Brian Lawrence

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90 year old Pillar of the Church 1Charlie Greves was a former FHW circuit steward and he celebrated his 90th birthday on Monday 22nd November after a 4pm birthday tea on the Sunday before at Hindringham chapel, followed by evening worship led by Rev Andrew King. Charlie and Edna have been life long members of the chapel, having married there 64 years ago on 11th December. He is a member of the Ciruit and Guild Choirs and leads singing at chapel services.

90 year old Pillar of the Church 2On Saturday 23rd October, Rev Andrew King presented a 90th Birthday card to Freda Burley who is at Cranmer House in Fakenham. She has only recently resigned as treasurer of Wells & Wighton and until 2008 was FHW Circuit Treasurer for about 24 years, after retiring from Barclay Bank's head office. For those who don't know Freda, due to illness she had to have one leg amputated a while ago and she is due to lose her other leg soon. She will then move to a care home in Wells. As always, she was keen to hear about the life of the new Circuit.If we can do as well as them when we are 90!!

A letter seen in the EDP in OctoberLittle Cressingham Villagers reveal Norfolk’s past. One word, FANTASTIC. I come from Great Cressingham and attended this weekend’s Tribute event. It was really breathtaking that these two women who are pillars of the local community could pull together so much information. There was a real buzz, everyone was smiling and laughing. It was truly the most informative exhibition I have ever attended. Hats off to Mrs Rutterford and friends. Ben Whittred.Hats of to Emily from us too. B.L.

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From WalsinghamSylvia and I would once again like to express our sincere thanks to those dear friends of Walsingham for assisting us with our Open Day rota from June to October. They gave their time as often as possible so that visitors to Walsingham could share in our Methodist heritage and witness, which we hope we can continue next year. Thank you once again.Sylvia & Tommy Seaman.

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Circuit Minister’s Letter

Haere Mai E Hehu(Welcome, or, Come, Jesus)

Matthew, in his Gospel (Ch.2) tells us in legendary form, that Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea and that soon after some men who studied the stars (variously described as astrologers, magi, and wise men), followed a star until it stopped over a house where the babe Jesus lay. They offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.Luke (also Ch. C2) tells another story of similar form. In his version Jesus was

born in a stable in Bethlehem, that shepherds working close by were told by an angel of the birth of Jesus, and that they would find him in a manger; and so it was.These two stories are there to reinforce who Jesus was in the hearts and minds of early Christians.The same stories of Jesus, and his teachings impacted on the hearts and minds of our forebears here when they were brought to England, as I understand it, by two influences; the Celtic influence from the north west, and the Roman Catholic influence from the south east (associated with the Roman occupation) and the installation of Augustus as the first Archbishop of Canterbury in 597.The same stories of Jesus and his teachings were brought to Maori in my country, Aotearoa New Zealand, in the 19th Century, by The London Missionary Society on behalf of the Anglican Church and Wesleyan Missionaries; and also French Catholic Missionaries. As a result of Anglican and Wesleyan missionary influence, a Treaty between the British Crown under Queen Victoria and various Maori tribes, allowed for British subjects to settle in Aotearoa-New Zealand. Subsequently French Catholic Missionaries were replaced by Irish Catholic Missionaries.As a result of Missionary activity the stories and teachings were accepted into the hearts and minds of Maori, and as a result of the Treaty of Waitangi, “Settler Christians” and others from the U.K. began to emigrate to N.Z.Since those times the Christmas story has been celebrated in mid summer in Aotearoa New Zealand each year.So, in the context of our day, with thanksgiving, we continue to celebrate the impact of the values and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth on our hearts and minds. A Blessed Advent and Christmas Season to you all.(Rev)Brian R.J. Eagle

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Education for Ministry www.norwich.anglican.org/training/lay/links/shtml No. This is not just for ministers. This programme aims to strengthen lay people in the challenges and ways of living out their faith. It offers a unique mix of academic study, theological reflection and fellow-ship, building and growing over its four year duration. There are no exams or assessments. There are no books to buy. The only problem is that it needs a minimum membership of six plus a mentor. Douglas Harrison is very keen. Any CNCN Readers interested, please contact Douglas or Rev Andrew King.

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CIRCUIT PRAYER FELLOWSHIPFirst Monday each month at 7.30pm.

If you would like to join us at these Prayer meetings, you are most welcome.

We look forward to meeting together

.For more information, contact Malcolm Cook 01328 829324

CIRCUIT NOTICE BOARDA warm welcome awaits you at all these events and venues

Drop-in.

Coffee Morning

Carols Service with Trinity Choir

Bible Study Group

CIRCUIT MID-WEEKPRAISE and WORSHIP.

Wednesday, 7.30pm at Beetley M C15th December, John Hull.

19th January Douglas Harrison16th February Tony Hey..

For more information, contact John Hull 01328 605154

BLAKENEYTuesdays at 5.45pm Centring Prayer Group

Second Tuesday each month3.15pm - 5.30pm at St Nicholas Church

‘Messy Church’for children together with their parents

Thursdays at 10.00am A time of quiet and prayer followed by coffee.

Fridays 10.00am - 11.00amBible Study: looking at the Lectionary

readings for the following Sunday

19th December 6.30pm Carol Service

January 23rd 6.30pm United Service forWeek of Prayer for Christian Unity.

WATTONMid-week Worship every Wednesday

10.30-11.00am in church vestry.Coffee Morning; Wednesday 9.00-11.30

in Watton Christian Community CentrePrayer of the Heart Meditation 7.45pm

1st & 3rd Monday in month in vestryAlternative Monday Worship bi-monthly

7.45pm in church vestry.Model Railway Club, Friday .2.00-4.00pm

in Watton Christian Community Centre room.

Town Carol Service at Queens Hall7.00pm 12th December – with mince pies

Carol Service 10.45am 19th DecemberCarols by Candlelight 6.30 24th DecemberChristmas Day Service 10am 25th DecemberSection Service 10.45am 26th DecemberUnited Covenant Service 2nd January

Coffee Mornings10-11.00am.

Fellowship Meetings,

Harvest Produce,Springboard (East) Attleborough. The service was followed by a lunch, proceeds donated to MRDF. The school room was full and include-ed children and 3 small babies. A big success

WENDLINGCoffee Morning 10.30-noon 8th December

Christingle Service 3pm 12th December

West RaynhamInvites you to a Candle-Light Carol Service

with the Hindringham Male Voice Choir,and Rev Colin Garwood

Sunday 19th December at 6.00pmfollowed by seasonal refreshments

DEREHAM, TrinityCawston Band in Concert December 10th

8.00pm Tickets £6 includes refreshments

Christmas Tree Festival December 10-12th Church open Fri & Sat 10-5pm; Sun 1-6pm

with light refreshments.

Choir Christmas Miscellany Service6.30pm 12th December

Holy Communion 11.30pm 24th December

GRESSENHALLDickensian Xmas Fayre. from

11.00am Saturday 4th Decemberon the village green; Father Christmas, Gifts,

Soup, Hot Chestnuts & much more.Proceeds to Nelson’s Journey Smiles Appeal.

Saturday Coffee Morning, 10.30-12.30

11th December in the Reading RoomCakes, Marmalade, Pickles, Jam & Crafts

Carol singing around the village green

Friday 17th December from 6.30 on the greenrefreshments in the Reading Room.

Carol singing round the village greenThursday 21st December from chapel 6.30pm

refreshments at the Old ChequersProceeds from both to Action for Children,

Barnabus Fund & Smile Train.

Time to meet the minister in vestry 12-2pm

Advent Fayre

Carol Service

Christmas Coffee Morning

Service of Celebration for Christmas

Coffee Morning

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GREAT CRESSINGHAM

Carol Service led by Mr John Winner2.30pm 12th December

mince pie and cup of tea after service.

Coffee Mornings 10.30-noon21st December free mince pie & cup of coffee,

Other refreshments to puchase, gift stall.18th January home made goods

Buy sausage rolls, bacon butty, scones or ?and have FREE COFFEE/TEA and CHAT.

SWAFFHAMChristmas Bazaar. 9.30am 11th Decemberlots of stalls, usual home made refreshmentsCoffees in the hall with All Morning Breakfasts

Coffee Morning + homemade refreshmentsSaturdays: 9.30-noon, 4th 18th December

8th 22nd January.

Coffee and Chat. Free coffee & biscuitTuesday 10.30-noon 14th Dec, 11th Jan.

Thursday Group. all age adult group; 2.30pm9 December Advent Service13 January ‘Outlook on Arizona’ Jeff Halstead27 January. Quiz Afternoon,

with Margaret & Barry Thorpe

HINGHAMCoffee shops with stalls. 10am – noonDecember 4th, January 8th, February 6th .

Bible Discussion Group10-11.30am December 13th January 10th & ,24th, .

For details, contact Rev Barbara Winner

Carol Service Dec 12th led by John Winnerwith Breckland Harmony.

SAHAM HILLSCHRISTMAS FAYRE 10-noon, Saturday11th December, includes Christmas ‘goodies’,

cakes, new knitted items, plants, books

Carol Service 6.30pm 19th Decemberled by Rev Barbara Winner & John Winner

with Saham Hand Bell Ringers

Carol Singing meet at St George’s7.00pm 20th December, All welcome,

United Covenant Service with St George’sat chapel 11.00am 9th January

TOFTWOODCOFFEE MORNINGS 10-11.30 am

every 1st &3rd Wednesday each month.15th December – in aid of Leprosy Mission

5th December 11.00am Christingle Serviceled by Rev Valerie Spencer

19th December 11.00am Carol Service

25th December 9.30am Christmas Day Service led by Rev Valerie Spencer

STIBBARDRailway Film Saturdays 2.30-4.30pm4th Dec, 8th Jan, 5th FebFor details of Railway Afternoons and DVDs,

contact Malcolm on 01328 829324

Christmas Concert 7.00pm 11th December

MATTISHALLChristmas Concert; 7.30pm 9th December

in aid of “Action for Children”.

Ecumenical AGAPE SupperFriday 21st January at 7.30pm in ASM rooms

Tickets £3.50 01362 850750

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CHURCHES TOGETHER IN WELLSCHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PROGRAMME:

GRAND CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVALFriday, Saturday & Sunday (December 3, 4 and 5) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (Opposite The Buttlands)(Note: The Sunday session concludes at 3p.m. when there will be a "ChristmasTide" Family Service.)

WELLS TOWN CAROL SERVICE in St. Nicholas Parish Church Thursday, 16th December at 2 p.m.

BLESSING OF THE CRIBSaturday, 18th December at 11 a.m. outside the Information Centre, Staithe Street

UNITED WATCHNIGHT SERVICENew Year's Eve at 11.30 p.m. in Wells Methodist Church

UNITED SERVICE FOR WEEK OF PRAYERSunday, 23rd January at 11.15 a.m in the Friends' Meeting House.

HOLT Methodist Church19th December 11.00am Carol Service

24th December 11.30pm Midnight Communion

25th December 10.30am Family Service

31st December 11.30pm Watchnight Service

23rd January 6.30pm United Service at Parish ChurchFor Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

HINDRINGHAM METHODIST GUILD AUTUMN 2010 1st December - Mr. Steve Parish of the Eceni Study Centre at Wells will talk on ‘The Druids’. 8th December -A talk (subject yet to be decided) by Rev. Andrew Butcher of Hindringham.13th December - Carol Service led by Mrs. Beryl Flood.

LITCHAM Methodist ChurchCRYPTIC FLORAL DISPLAYS Saturday Dec. 4th. 10am-4pm

Springview, Druids Lane, Litcham£2 admission includes tea/coffee

and mince piesOrganised by Country Flowers

on behalf of Litcham Chapel

Drop-in with free tea and coffee.Every Thursday 10.30 - noon

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Wendling to be the first Eco-Church in the Circuit.Wendling Methodist Church is working towards becoming an Eco-congregation. The initial audit has been taken, we have registered and we are on our way to applying for the first part of the Award.To be an Eco-congregation the criteria involves the building, the worship and the influence in the community.The building has double glazed windows and low-energy light bulbs are being fitted. The heating system is thermostatically controlled. In worship, the minister, Rev. Brian Eagle always makes reference to the needs of the planet and the environment in his prayers and often makes a direct reference in other parts of the worship,We hope to soon have a suitable garden/ wildlife area in the grounds, which will be available to those who wish for a quiet place to sit.For many years there has been a bin for the recycling of newspaper at the side of the church. While fundraising was the original motive, it is now part of our eco-friendly quest. Further to recycling, some members of the congregation are making shopping bags (strong and good quality) from curtain* weight material – these are available for £2.50 per bag.* the curtain material is recycled from the drawers and cupboards where things are stored – “to come in handy”, and so will not end up in landfill.For further information about any aspect of this report, ask Rev. Liz Jolly (number on the plan)

The hinge of history is to be found on the doorof the Bethlehem stable. J John.

Methodist Relief and Development Fund. Distributed to Churches with the Newsletters will be a copy of the latest information from M.R.D.F. Please ask your steward if you wish to find out what God is doing through our charity.

-------------------------------Amnesty International Greetings Card Campaign:Every year at this time, Amnesty International publishes detailed information about people around the world who are in prison in dreadful conditions and often tortured, solely because of their beliefs or political opinions, or because they have made peaceful protests on behalf of other sufferers from brutal regimes. Amnesty asks us to send greeting cards to these victims , to tell them that they are not forgotten and to bring them some cheer and hope. This is a small and easy act of kindness in accord with Jesus’s teaching, Matthew 25 v39-40.Further full details from www.amnesty.org.uk/gcc or from Andrew Durrant. 01362 858033.

PROPOSED CIRCUIT HOLIDAY – October 20115 days (Mon-Fri) at St Kilda Hotel, Llandudno; Executive coach travel.

with excursions, evening entertainments or a quiet lounge.This holiday is ideal for those who like to chat, make new friends or just be part of a happy group.

Full details are available from Margaret Rose; 01328 863986URGENT To confirm our target price of £280, indication of interest is essential

as soon as possible on list available in your Church or to Margaret please.

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SPECIAL SUNDAYS etc.

January 2nd COVENANT SUNDAY

January 18th - 25th OCTAVE OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY Resources from Churches Together in Britain and Ireland 39 Eccleston Square, London SW1V 1BX. Tel: 020 7901 4890 E-mail: www.ctbi.org.uk

January 23rd SUNDAY BEFORE HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY (27th)Resources from Holocaust Memorial Day TrustTel. 0845 838 1883; E-mail: enquiries@hmd.org.uk

January 30th HOMELESSNESS SUNDAYResources from Housing Justice, 209 Old Marylebone Road,London, NW1 5QT. Tel. 020 7723 7273.E-mail: www.homelessness-sunday.org.uk

February 20th EDUCATION SUNDAYResources from Special Sundays page on the Methodist Churchwebsite (www.methodist.org.uk) – click on Education Sunday.

Colin Garwood

From the Circuit Treasurer.The financial result from the Thursford Songs of Praise this year was a magnificent £2,233.88p, after the deduction of expenses from a total collection of £2,901.70p. Thank you to all who made this event such a success. A cheque for £1,000 has been sent to MRDF in support of their continuing work following the Pakistan emergency.In support of a number of recent District initiatives, the Circuit Leadership Team has approved a series of guidelines offering financial assistance to lay people undertaking approved training or development courses. A proposal will be brought to the next Circuit Meeting for its approval as a Circuit Policy, but in the meantime the main points are:- up to one third of the cost may be granted, enabling matching funding from the District- an individual may normally receive one grant during a Connexional year- after training, the individual is expected to share newly acquired knowledge within the Circuit.Potential applicants should first contact Reverend Andrew King.

David Roebuck 

When we renew our Covenant with God, we pray: “I am no longer my own but yours, Put me to what you will, Rank me with whom you will . . “How far will we get into 2011 before we say to God again, “No, I do not want to serve coffee, I haven’t time to give to quiet prayer, I don’t like working with that person?” B.L.

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Two young boys were spending the night at their grandparents’ house, the week before Christmas. At bedtime, as the two boys knelt beside their beds to say their prayers, the younger one began praying at the top of his voice, “I pray for a new bicycle! I pray for a new Nintendo! I pray for a new laptop!” The older brother leaned over, nudged the younger boy and said, “Why are you shouting your prayers? God isn’t deaf.” “No,” replied the little brother, “but Grandma is.”

From ‘A Bundle of Laughs’ J.John & Mark Stibbs, Monarch Books

DATES TO REMEMBER Further details - elsewhere in this newsletter .Regular Weekly/Monthly Events. Sunday Service details will be found in the Quarterly Plan

Mon 10.00-11.30 1st , 3rd & 5th in month. Bible Discussion Group Hingham M CMon 10.30-noon 1st & 3rd in month. Chatting the Bible & Prayer Shipdham LEPMon 7.30pm Beetley, Wendling, Gressenhall Bible Study at Beetley; contact: John Hull Mon 6-7.30pm “J” Club (for children) –contact the minister Shipdham LEPMon 7.45pm 1st & 3rd in month, ‘Prayer of the Heart’ meditation Watton M CTue 9.15-noon Mother/Granny/Carer Coffee Morning, contact minister Shipdham LEPTue 10-11am 1st Tue in month, Coffee Morning. Gt Ellingham M CTue 12.30-2.30 1st Tue in month, Time to meet the minister Shipdham LEPTue 5.45pm Centring Prayer Group Blakeney M C Tue 2.30pm 2nd & 4th Tue in month, Fellowship, good speakers Gt Ellingham M CTue 3.15-5.30pm ‘Messy Church’ - 2nd Tuesday each month St Nicholas, BlakeneyWed 10.30am Prayer & Praise followed by coffee/tea & biscuits Wells M CWed 10-noon Coffee Morning Tittleshall M CWed 10.30-noon alternate weeks, Coffee Morning in chapel Wendling M CWed 10-11.30am Coffee Morning on 1st & 3rd Wednesday of month Toftwood M CWed 11.30am Bible Study led by Don Fisher; 1st & 3rd in month Toftwood M C Wed 9-11.30am Coffee Morning & Open Church for quiet time. Watton M C ‘Wed 10.30am Shoppers Service in large vestry Watton M CWed 2 - 3pm Drop-in & Chat, every other week Beetley M C Wed 7.30-9.00 3rd in month. Circuit Mid-week Worship Beetley M CThur 10.00am A time of quiet & prayer followed by coffee Blakeney M CThur 2.30pm 2nd & 4th in month, Thursday Group for adults, all-ages. Swaffham M C Thur 10-11.30am Coffee Morning & Open Church Fakenham M CThur 10.30-noon Drop-in with free coffee & tea Litcham M CThur 9.30-noon 2nd in month. Coffee Morning for all Shipdham LEP Thur 10-11.30 Coffee Morning, enjoy a chat and time of peace Fakenham M CFri 9.30-11.30 Short Service followed by Coffee Morning Holt M CFri 10-11.00am Bible Study Blakeney M CSat 9.30-noon most weeks, Coffee Morning + homemade items Swaffham M C

SPECIAL EVENTS continued from overleaf.Jan 8 10-noon Coffee Shop with stalls etc. Hingham M CJan 10 10-11.30 Bible Discussion Group Hingham M C Jan 11 10.30-12 Coffee’n’Chat. Free coffee and biscuits Swaffham M CJan 13 9.30-12.00 Coffee Morning Shipdham LEPJan 13 2.30pm Thursday Group. ‘Outlook on Arizona’ Jeff Halstead Swaffham M CJan 18 10.30-noon Coffee Morning; free coffee/tea, home made stall etc. Gt Cressingham M CJan 19 7.30pm Circuit Mid-Week Worship led by Douglas Harrison Beetley M CJan 20 2-3pm Wednesday afternoon ‘Drop-in’ Beetley M C Jan 22 9.30-12 Coffee Morning with home made refreshments Swaffham M CJan 23 am Pulpit Exchange and pm United Service at Dereham, Cowper Congregational CJan 24 10-11.30 Bible Discussion Group Hingham M CJan 27 10.15am Cake Stall following Morning Prayer for Leprosy Mission Blakeney M CJan 27 2.30pm Thursday Group. Quiz, Margaret & Barry Thorpe Swaffham M CFeb 6 10-noon Coffee Morning with stalls etc. Hingham M C

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SPECIAL EVENTS: DATES TO REMEMBER Further details - elsewhere in this newsletter .Dec 1 2-3pm Wednesday afternoon ‘Drop-in’ Beetley M CDec 2 10.15am Christmas Sale after morning prayer, for Gorakhpor, India Blakeney M CDec 4 9.30-12 Coffee Morning with home made refreshments Swaffham M CDec 4 10-noon Coffee Shop with stalls etc. Hingham M CDec 4 11am on Dickensian Xmas Fayre on village green Gressenhall M CDec 5 11.00am Christingle Service led by Rev Valerie Spencer Toftwood M CDec 6 7.30pm Circuit Prayer Fellowship Stibbard M C CDec 9 9.30-12.00 Advent Fayre, gifts, cakes and refreshments. Shipdham LEPDec 9 2.30pm Thursday Group. Advent Service Swaffham M CDec 9 7.30pm Dereham Town Carol Service at Cowper Congregational ChurchDec 9 7.30pm Christmas Concert in aid of Action for Children Mattishall M C Dec 10 8pm Cawston Band in Concert, tickets £6 Dereham TrinityDec 10-12 10-5pm Fri & Sat, 1-6pm Sun: Christmas Tree Festival Dereham TrinityDec 11 9.30am Christmas Bazaar, stalls, refreshments & breakfasts Swaffham M CDec 11 10-noon Christmas Fayre with stalls & ‘goodies’ Saham Hills M CDec 11 12.30pm ‘Divine Dining’ Special Christmas Lunch. Ticket only Wells M CDec 11 7.00pm Christmas Concert Stibbard M C CDec 11 10.30-12.30 Coffee Morning in Reading Room with stalls etc. Gressenhall M CDec 12 3.00pm Carol Service with bell ringers and musical items Shipdham LEPDec 12 6.30pm ‘Miscellany’ with Trinity Choir Dereham, TrinityDec 12 7.00pm Watton Town Carol Service at Queens Hall WattonDec 13 10-11.30 Bible Discussion Group Hingham M CDec 14 10.30-12 Coffee’n’Chat, Free coffee and biscuits. Swaffham M CDec 15 10-11.30 Coffee Morning in aid of Leprosy Mission Toftwood M CDec 15 2-3pm Wednesday afternoon ‘Drop-in’ Beetley M CDec 15 7.30pm Circuit Mid-Week Worship led by John Hull Beetley M CDec 15 6.00pm Carols in the Courtyard, for Action for Children Blakeney M C Dec 16 9.30-12.00 Christmas Coffee Morning with mince pies Shipdham LEPDec 17 6.30pm Carol Singing on village green & refreshments Gressenhall Dec 18 9.30-12 Coffee Morning with home made refreshments Swaffham M CDec 19 9.30am Carol Service led by Mrs Beryl Flood Hindringham M CDec 19 9.30am Christmas Celebration Service Shipdham LEPDec 19 2.30pm Carol service led by Rev Jan May + refreshments Gt Ellingham M CDec 19 6.00pm Candle-Light Carol Service, Hindringham male voice choir West Raynham M CDec 19 6.30pm Carol service led by Dereham Choir Beetley M CDec 21 10.30-12 Coffee Morning, free mince pie & coffee, gift stall Gt Cressingham M CDec 21 6.30pm Carol Singing on village green & refreshments Gressenhall M C Dec 24 7.00pm Carols by Candlelight Watton M CDec 24 11.30pm Holy Communion Dereham TrinityDec 25 9.30am Christmas Morning service led by Rev Valerie Spencer Toftwood M CDec 25 10.00am Christmas Morning Service Watton M CDec 31 11.30pm Watchnight Service led by Rev David Greenaway Holt M CDec 31 11.30pm Watchnight Service led by Rev Rosemary Wakelin Wells M CJan 6 2-3pm Wednesday afternoon ‘Drop-in’ Beetley M CJan 8 9.30-12 Coffee Morning with home made refreshments Swaffham M Ccontinued on page 11.

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