Mardler August 2018

Mardler
BROCKDISH & THORPE ABBOTTS
THE
Edition No. 217 August & September 2018
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Editorial Team
Useful Contacts
Editor
Robert Buck 01379 668663
robertbuck1974@talktalk.net
Chairperson
Jan Croxson 01379 668630
jpcrocky@btinternet.com
Advertising
Judith Chambers 01379 668072
judecham@gmail.com
Treasurer
Janice Stacey 01379 668549
janicestacey@btinternet.com
Surgeries Harleston
Bullock Fair Close 01379 853217
Emergencies 01379 853503
Police
Harleston and Diss 101
NHS Direct 111
Electricity Power Cuts 105
Gas Emergencies 0800 111 999
Mary Alderton 01379 668537
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Linda Bell 01379 669293
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Anglian Water 03457 145 145
South Norfolk Council 01508 533633
Borderhoppa 01379 854800
Cheryl Mounser 01379 741435
billmounser@yahoo.co.uk
The views expressed in The Mardler are not
necessarily those of the Editorial team. The Editor
reserves the right to amend or alter any copy
received.
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BROCKDISH VILLAGE HALL
Monday - Aerobics 6:45 - 7:45pm
Wednesday - Ballroom & Latin Dance
Classes 7pm – 11pm
Thursday - Tea Dance 2pm
- Carpet Bowls 7:30pm
Friday - Hall available for hire
Saturday - Quizzes, Ballroom Dancing*
Sunday - Tea Dance*
* See notice board for more information.
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Bookings Jill Edwards 01379 669057
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Bookings Kelvin Halifax 01379 668705
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Fun Dancing
Tracey Hood 07854 943490
Aerobics
Clare Peed 01379 668715
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Niall O’Brien 07526 883776
South Norfolk District Councillor
Jenny Wilby 01379 741504
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Teresa Hines 01379 308617
Libraries
Harleston 01379 852549
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Editorial
You will see the cover picture is from a sketch from our very own
resident artist Gary Mayes of Brockdish. This was compiled a few
months ago when the grass was actually green rather than what we
currently see today! I’m sure many of you will recognise the location.
I was pleased to receive a good number of enquiries to the newly
formed Oil purchasing syndicate, whilst central heating is currently
not on the top of our list of priorities forward planning can help in
more ways than one. We hope to have our first bulk delivery in the
middle of August. Not only will we be saving money, but we will be
reducing the number of deliveries on our country lanes.
Robert Buck - Editor
REMEMBER
Closing date for entries in the
October / November 2018 issue is
Monday 10 th September 2018
Articles received after this date may
not be included in the next issue.
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WHAT’S ON
August 2018
Sat 4 th
Thorpe Abbotts Social
Club (p 6)
Thurs 16 th Mobile Library (p24)
Sat 18 th
Sun 26 th
Thorpe Abbotts Social
Club (p 6)
Strawberry Tea – The
Old Coach House,
Brockdish (p36)
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September 2018
Sat 1 st Thorpe Abbotts Social
Club (p 6)
Fri 7 th Thorpe Abbotts Bar (p 5)
Sat 8 th Sponsored Cycle Ride (p34)
Thurs 13 th Mobile Library (p24)
Sat 15 th Thorpe Abbotts Social
Club (p 6)
Sat 22 nd WW1 100th Anniversary
Armistice event Thorpe
Abbotts (p 5)
Sat 22 nd Quiz Brockdish (p 17)
Thurs 27 th Parish Council Meeting
Thorpe Abbotts (p13)
Sun 30 th Phil The Bag Collection
Thorpe Abbotts (p 8)
Sun 30 th Hoxne Hoard Talk
Brockdish (p 16)

Sun
KM Gardencare
Hedge & Lawn Cutting
Fencing Erected& Stained
Trees Pruned & Felled
Seeding & Turfing
Patios & Driveways
Gardens Cleared
Stump Grinding
Mini Digger Work
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Village
The Flying F rtress Bar
At Thorpe Abbotts Village Hall
Friday September 7th - Bar re-opens after summer break, 6.30pm
onwards.
Saturday September 22nd - WW1 100th Anniversary Armistice
event, 4pm onwards.
Friday October 12th - Bar night, 6.30pm onwards.
Saturday October 27th - Halloween Ball, 5pm onwards, to include
Trick or Treat around the village.
We hope everyone appreciates the events that we are putting on at
the Hall; however, these do need staffing. If you are able to help in
any way, please sign up for a shift on the bar, it’s good fun! Shifts
are: 6.30-8.30pm or 8.30pm - close. Let Paul Slater know and he
will add you to the rota.
We are considering opening the village hall for 2 hours on Christmas
Day for lunchtime drinks, if there is sufficient interest. Please let
Paul Slater or Mike Pursehouse know if you’d like to join for a festive
tipple.
Paul Slater (tel. 668585) Mike Pursehouse (tel. 668498)
THORPE ABBOTTS VILLAGE HALL
I would like to convey thanks to the two Richards and Kelvin who
have kept the grass and hedges of the hall in such good shape
over the past months. Their time and efforts are much
appreciated.
Linda Halifax Village Hall Committee
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Village Information
THORPE ABBOTTS SOCIAL CLUB
The Social Club continues to have a good following and it’s good to
see members bring friends along who in turn join the club. At the
July dance the popular Dave Bacon entertained over 50 members to
a wide selection of country and western songs. The dance floor was
full for every number so the night was enjoyed by all.
August 4 th
August 18 th
September 1 st
September 15 th
October 6 th
Dates for the future
Just Kevin
Marc James
Tony Bryant
Bob Whiting
Lisa Marie
Linda Halifax (668705)
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Brockdish and Thorpe Abbotts Allotments
Brockdish and Thorpe Abbotts Allotments Association
(BATAAA) is run by a small group of volunteers for members
of the local community. The allotments are situated at the end
of Church Road in Brockdish, just before the bypass.
Now is a great time to get an allotment ready for next year’s
growing season so why not give it a go! We have full and half
plots available and there is water on site.
If you are interested, would like to find out more or would like
to look round the site, please e-mail Rebecca Abrahall,
BATAAA Secretary, at bataaa@hotmail.co.uk or contact David
Young on 01379 668556.
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Village Information
BROCKDISH GARAGE SALE
A huge THANK YOU to everyone in Brockdish, especially
those who had stalls, for their usual support of the Village
Garage Sale. We raised £387 this year, the most yet, which
will be split equally between Brockdish Village Hall and
defibrillator and The Mardler.
Well done and thank you again.
Jill and Jan
Save the Date!
MacMillan Coffee Morning
10.00 am Friday 5th October
Brockdish Village Hall
Local person wanted in Thorpe Abbotts area to
support recently widowed lady with some personal
care and small tasks around the home.
One hour morning sessions. Days negotiable.
Telephone:-
Jill 01953 888686
or
Juliet 07443 535148
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Parish Council
BROCKDISH PARISH COUNCIL (Including Thorpe Abbotts)
CHAIRMAN – Christine Mackenzie
Clerk – Teresa Hines Tel: 01379 308617
e-mail:brockdishthorpeabbottspc@gmail.com
Big changes on the Common: we now have a bench in the
middle, built by Oscar Housego in memory of his grandfather,
and a picnic table by the River Waveney generously
donated anonymously. In addition 'Chip' and Penny Chipperfield
have donated the plastic sheeting to prevent weeds around the
benches and 'Tree Menders' have donated wood chips to
complete the project. We are also indebted to Gareth Leech for
his considerable practical help in putting it all together.
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Parish Council
So ....... why not take a stroll, take the dog or take the children
for a picnic and a paddle during the school holidays. The
Parish Council intends to continue a programme of clearing
some areas for children to play but we do need help. It would
take a few volunteers one Sunday morning a month to keep it
looking good - if you would like to help please contact
Christine Mackenzie (Chairman 01379 668818) or Derek Clark
(Vice Chairman 01379 669201)
One further request: if you are taking your dog, please clear
up after it - most do but some don't, and if you're going for a
picnic please take your litter home. That would help everyone
to enjoy the area.
We were pleased to welcome representatives of village
organisations at the Annual Parish meeting held on 29 th May
at the Waveney Heritage Centre – thank you Geoff and Tim
for making us welcome. This meeting was followed by the
Parish Council meeting where Cllr Christine MacKenzie was
re-elected as Chairman with Derek Clark elected as Vice
Chairman, Christopher Wolfe and Fay Fitch agreed to
continue as Councillors for another year. We are in need of
additional Councillors as we currently have three vacancies
and our meetings are held monthly (no meetings in April,
August or December). If you would like to support and make a
difference to your community please contact us for further
information.
Thorpe Abbotts Telephone Box As previously reported the
telephone box has been adopted by the Parish Council and
the telephony equipment was removed. The suggested use
from residents is a ‘book swap scheme’, however we would
like to recruit volunteers to operate/organise the scheme plus
shelving will need to be installed in the phone box as well as
cleaning and painting. Please contact us if you are able to
help.
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Parish Council
Neighbourhood Watch At a recent meeting a Brockdish
resident enquired about this in the village. We are aware that
some areas of the village are active and watched by
volunteers whilst others are not! If you are interested in
volunteering, then please contact us so that a meeting can be
arranged.
Bench A new bench has been purchased and is sited
alongside the footpath leading from the Kissing Gate to
Brockdish Church. Many thanks to Kelvin Halifax and Robert
Buck for kindly volunteering to transport and site the bench.
Planning Applications
(www.south-norfolk.gov.uk/online-applications)
● 2018/0743 1 The Street, Brockdish. To alter internal
structure to accommodate attached outhouse/utility room with
access from main house.
● 2018/1202 2 Crabtree Rise, Brockdish. Remove existing
brick wall and replace with trellis garden fencing.
● 2018/1190 Land adjacent to 66 The Street, Brockdish.
Erection of 1 no. Dwelling with parking and turning and
construction of new highways access.
Planning Decisions (Approved by South Norfolk and Parish
Council)
● 2018/0730 Rectory Cottage, Church Road, Brockdish. Two
storey rear extension.
● 2018/2895 Little Barn, Grove Road, Brockdish. External
Staircase and fitting of Shower Room.
● 2018/0408 Orchard End, Common Lane, Brockdish. Single
storey extensions including raising existing ridgeline and
introducing first floor dormer window.
Dates of next scheduled meetings: - (members of the public
are welcome to attend). Agenda posted on both Village Notice
Boards prior to meeting.
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Parish Council
No meeting is held during August.
Thursday 27 th September 2018 at Thorpe Abbotts Village Hall
7.30pm.
Tuesday 30 th October at the Waveney Heritage Centre, The
Old School, Grove Road, Brockdish 7pm
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Coffee Break Jokes
Teacher - 'Today we are going to talk about tenses. If I say 'I am
beautiful,' what tense is it?
Student - 'Obviously it's the past tense.'
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Man in library - 'Do you have any books on paranoia?'
Librarian - 'They're behind you.'
How well do you know the 60's?
1. What car did Lady Penelope of the Thunderbirds drive and what
was its registration?
2. Which 'Watch with Mother' programme included the character Mr
Tripp the milkman?
3. What animals were Dylan, Dougal and Brian from The Magic
Roundabout?
4. What were JUNE, MANDY AND SALLY?
5. Complete the names of these comediansa
) _ _ RR_ W_ _ T H
b ) _ H _ _ _ I _ _ _ _ _ E
c ) D _ _ _ E _ _ R _
d ) _ _ R _ _ _ _ _ E _ _ _ _ I _ _
6. In 1960 the first imported transistor radio arrived from Japan.
It was a Sony TR620 measuring 2 1/4" X 3 1/2". How much was
it?
7. Britain's fashion doll was Sindy. What were the names of her
boyfriend and of her little sister?
8. Which is the odd one out?
ZOOM, SKYRAY, ORBIT AND FAB
9. Who made the following chocolate bars?
a) GOLDEN CUP b) MARATHON
c) MILKY BAR d) TIFFIN
e) BUTTER SNAP
10. What are the brand names of the following household products?
a) Toilet tissue _ Z _ b) Washing powder _ m _
c) Bleach _ R _ _ A _ d) Washing up liquid _ Q _ Z _
e) It keeps clothes crisp as new _ _ P
Answers on Page 26
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Village Information
Jackie and John Spooner have very generously donated a
sound system to Brockdish Village Hall, they do so much in
the Village and raise a lot of money for charity and local
organisations. They should be commended and thanked for
all their hard work.
Jan Croxson
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Local History
Hemp in the Waveney Valley
© Elaine Murphy
Let’s get this straight; I’m not talking about the type of hemp
that produces cannabis/hash/marijuana. There may be some
of that grown in the Waveney Valley but best forget about that.
Different strains of Cannabis sativa plants produce vastly
different concentrations of the active ingredient of marihuana,
TetrahydroCannabinol (THC). The strain of Cannabis sativa
that produces cloth has less than 0.3% of THC.
A field of hemp grown for cloth.
Small scale flax and hemp production was once widespread
throughout the eastern counties, but by Tudor times it had
become concentrated in the Waveney valley on the borders of
Norfolk and Suffolk, following a line ten miles wide along the
Waveney Valley, running from Eye to Beccles. Acts of
Parliament of 1533 and 1563 required all farmers of sixty or
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more acres to grow a quarter of an acre of hemp or flax, which
was needed for making clothing, ropes, rigging and sails. This
edict stayed in place until 1593; necessary it was thought
because farmers were reluctant to grow hemp because it was
an unreliable crop and the processing to extract the fibres
gave off a terrible stink.
. In Praise of Hempseed
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A long rambling nonsense poem of 1620 by John Taylor “In
Praise of Hempseed” (cover plate shown below) described the
various uses of hemp but also waxed lyrical about the
medicinal properties of the seed, against “All Dropsies, Colics,
Jaundices, or Scabs, Gangreens, Ulcers, wounds, and mortal
stabs” but also pointed out that the hangman’s rope was made
of hemp and hemp fibres were made into paper, sacks and the
seeds produced oil too.
Sweet sacred Muses, my invention raise
Unto the life, to write great Hempseeds praise.
This grain growes to a stalk, whose coat or skin
Good industry doth hatchell, twist, and spin,
And for mans best advantage and availes
It makes clothes, cordage, halters, ropes and sailes .
The ultra-smelly process of ‘retting’, separating the embedded
fibre from the flax stem through partial rotting was done by
immersing the harvested crop in water The rotting was brought
about by a complex enzyme action of microbes naturally
present in retting water. Retting ponds can still be seen on old
maps but no-one wanted to live near one. Fields and
properties nearby might be called 'Hemplands' or 'Hempfield',
such as Little Hemplands, the Syleham parish clerk’s house,
still with that name and Great Hemplands, clearly visible on
the tithe map of Syleham drawn in 1839. Syleham Green had
a ‘retting pit pightle’. There were other retting pits at Eye and
Scole and it is thought the River Waveney could also be used
for retting, so that was possibly where the Brockdish hemp
harvest was retted. Arthur Young, the great agricultural
observer, recorded 8 acres of hemp being grown in Brockdish
when he visited in 1802. There were also many public houses
called The Hemp Sheaf; the one in Stradbroke that closed in
the 1980s is now a private house.
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Hempen linen was noted for its hardwearing qualities. Both
hemp and flax were used in the process of making linen but
the climate and soil in south Norfolk seemed to suit hemp
rather than flax and flax needs much more labour then hemp
to grow and harvest. Hemp grown for making ship cables and
canvas or for sacking needs a well manured and damp soil,
yet a poorer soil is good for fine and slender linen fibres. In the
17th century Diss became the centre for the collection and
distribution of Waveney Valley Hempen Cloth at its Cloth Hall,
or Weavers’ Hall, at The Saracen’s Head Inn. It is reported
that in the 18 th century one eighth of the British hemp
production occurred in the Waveney Valley.
The Saracen’s Head, Mount St, Diss,
Weavers or Cloth Hall in 17 th century.
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The cultivation of hemp fitted in well with the other types of
agriculture, as it needed little attention during the summer
months, the busiest time for arable farmers. It could also be
grown on the same plot year after year with little or no
deterioration in its yield. When grown in the damp Waveney
Valley bottom on well-manured ground, the crop grew tall, lush
and coarse, like a 12 foot high nettle, suitable for ropes and
sacking, while on thinner and less well-manured land the crop
was less vigorous but the fibres finer, so it could be used for
clothing, especially working men’s smocks. Hemp was also
extensively grown in countless small plots and after retting, the
fibres were often processed in the home and spun into cloth
by the womenfolk.
In the Norfolk Record Office there is an anonymous diary of a
Brockdish farmer, now believed to be the Syleham parish clerk
[thanks to Stephen Poulter for sussing out who the diarist
was]. The diarist’s observations in 1793 went like this:
Jan 21 King of France beheaded.
February 13 died Mr Coleman.
Very dry summer, turnips failed greatly, hemp bad crop, wheat
good, barley, oats, peas and beans very light.
Oct 20 Queen of France beheaded.
[Mr Coleman was a farmer who lived at New Ditch Farm,
Brockdish]
There is also mention of hemplands in the will of Daniel
Spalding, who lived at The Grange in the early 18 th century.
When he died in 1733 his fragmentary, incomplete will
mentions an estate of hemplands ‘purchased of Mr Palgrave’.
Thomas Palgrave, the rector of Brockdish, died some years
earlier, in 1724.
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Machine for making hemp fibres into sisal circa 1880
Hemp production died out in Victorian times when cheap
hemp was imported from abroad and it was no longer
economical to grow and process it here.
[Further Reading: Rowan Robinson 1996 The Great Book of Hemp: the
Complete Guide. Park Street Press, Rochester Vermont and Evans, N E.
The East Anglian Linen Industry. Gower, Aldershot.]
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Answers to 'How well do you know the 60's?' From Page 14
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2. Camberwick Green
3. Dylan the rabbit, Dougal - the dog and Brian the snail
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THE MARDLER GARDENER AKA PANSY’S POTTERINGS
"What wondrous life is this I lead!
Ripe apples drop about my head,
The luscious clusters of the vine
Upon my mouth do crush their wine,
The nectarine and curious peach
Into my hands themselves do reach,
Stumbling on melons, as I pass,
Ensnared with flowers, I fall on grass."
Andrew Marvell
Cyclamen hederifolium is coming into flower and leaf after its
summer dormancy, and you can plant it now under trees or in
borders for a late summer and autumn carpet.
Take root cuttings of mint.
Give lavender plants a light trim all over as soon as the flowers
are past. Use shears and take off just an inch or so of this
year’s growth, to stimulate bushing out from below.
Some simple seed saving, let a few of your lettuce and other
salad leaf plants that are past their best go to seed, collect
them up and use to produce leaves in abundance next year.
Winter radishes are very different from summer types, hotter in
flavour and perfect for cooking.
The end of this month is the perfect time to start planting garlic
bulbs for cropping next year.
Start planting onion sets now.
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Summer Treasure Hunt
in Harleston
Take part in the Harleston Summer Treasure
Hunt to put your detective skills to the test.
Buy a leaflet for £1 from Robinsons Traditional
Stationers or the Swan Hotel and have a chance of winning a £25
prize voucher. Closing date 31st August.
The leaflet will guide you on a trail round the town and you will
need to answer some questions and identify some photographs
where the answer will be in the nearby surroundings. Finally, you
will need to look at the beautiful GoGoHare sculpture situated at St
John’s Church and answer a question about the hare. The
Treasure Hunt can be taken by one person or by a group, (only
one leaflet is needed by a group). Good luck!
More details about the GoGoHare and information about Harleston
events and news can be found at www.visitharleston.org.uk
Brockdish Church
A huge thank you to all who helped and attended the open
garden event in June. You helped raise over £1,000 for the
upkeep of the Church building.
Needless to say none of this would have taken place if not for
the kindness and generosity of the owners of the Grange and
the Grove who made their gardens available.
The pet service in June was well attended by humans and pets
alike! It was a great atmosphere with 14 dogs, 1 cat, 2
chickens, 1 giant African snail and Clarence the Llama. Thank
you to all who attended and taking part in a most enjoyable
afternoon.
We look forward to next year.
Jan Croxson - Church Warden
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All Saints Church, Thorpe Abbotts
When the Chelmsford Motor Club wrote to advise of their
intended rally on Saturday 16 th June we decided that this was
an event not to be missed. The rally was primarily held on land
which was Thorpe Abbotts airfield but there was a navigational
course set through our village. It was therefore decided to invite
people along to the pump to watch the cars go by and have
some refreshments with friends and neighbours.. So a big thank
you to all who came along and to those that provided food and
drinks.
Likewise when the Pink Tractor run passed through the village
the PCC provided snacks and drinks for those who attended. A
collection was made for the Breast Cancer appeal. Thanks
again to all who helped with this event and to those who
attended supporting this annual charity appeal.
The annual bike, ride and walk organised by the Norfolk
Churches Trust takes place on Saturday 8 th Septermber. A fun
day out for all stopping off at as many churches and chapels as
you can. If you are interested in taking part and helping to raise
money for Thorpe Abbotts church please contact Linda Halifax
01379 668705 for further details.
Linda Halifax
Chris McDonald
Thorpe Abbotts Parochial Church Council
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Church Service Times
Rector
http://www.7churches.org.uk
Benefice Administrator
admin@7churches.org.uk
Brockdish
Church Wardens
Thorpe Abbotts
Contact
Revd Nigel Tufnell - 01379 308905
rector@7churches.org.uk
Lucy Cooke Mon to Fri 01379 851148
9am to1pm.
Facebook.com/7churches.org.uk
Ann Cork - 01379 668635
Jan Croxson - 01379 668630
Christine McDonald
01379 669116
5 th Aug Brockdish 9.30am Morning Prayer
12 th Aug Thorpe Abbotts 9.30am Morning Prayer
19 th Aug Brockdish 9.30am Holy Communion
26 th Aug Brockdish 9.30am Morning Prayer
2 nd Sept Brockdish 9.30am Morning Prayer
9 th Sept Brockdish 9.30pm
Morning Prayer
Thorpe Abbotts 9.30am
Morning Prayer
16 th Sept Brockdish 9.30am Holy Communion
23 rd Sept Brockdish 9.30am Morning Prayer
30 th Sept Redenhall 10.30am Benefice Holy Communion
Quiz & Light Supper - Saturday 22 nd Sept (Bring your own drink), 7.30pm
for 8pm start at Brockdish Village Hall – £4pp, Book with Jan 01379 668630.
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STRAWBERRY TEA
FREE ADMISSION
SUNDAY 26 TH AUGUST
12-4 pm
The Old Coach House
Brockdish, IP21 4JY
Homemade Scones with Clotted Cream and fresh
Strawberries, Tea or Coffee £3.50 per person
Plus a walk through 2 acres of woodland to the banks
of the River Waveney to burn off those calories.
Tombola, Raffle and Stalls
Raising funds for Alzheimer’s Society and
Village Memorial Bench
Dogs welcome on leads
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Printed by Datatech DTP – 01379 652053
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