Over the past few months Liz and I have become increasingly annoyed by the amount of debris that falls ( or is thrown ) from passing traffic. Apart from the...
He who goes a-mothering finds... Violets in the Lane A Lenten celebration of springtime, families and the coming of Easter in poetry, prose and music Saturday...
Thanks Cassie. I hope it's a great success. Liz and I will try to attend. Dave. Cassie Tillett <cassie@...> wrote: He who goes a-mothering finds... ...
Some members may be familiar with this building, between Bawdeswell and East Dereham, which dates from the mid 19th century but fell into ruin in the early...
Several of our local churches appear on Simon's website and his pictures will be of interest to both those who have yet to visit them and those who know them...
As Spring finally seems to be here I thought I'd change the home page picture to something more in keeping with the season. Do any other members have pictures...
I note that an application has been made to re-roof the fire-damaged cottages with tiles rather than thatch. Although I think this is a shame, aesthetically, I...
Church Tours are organised by Tom Butler-Stoney, of Burwood Hall, Mileham, King's Lynn, PE32 2RA, in conjunction with the Church Tours Committee and the...
Thanks for this, David. We have in fact met Simon, when he came to do these reports, and there are links to his pages on all churches he's covered in the...
Hi Cassie, I thought he must have met you as he spoke very highly of you in a recent entry to the Norfolk Churches group. Although I have corresponded with him...
Dear all As the photograph presently on the front of this group is of Attlebridge, it's with particular sadness that I have to share with you the following...
This is sad news indeed, Cassie. Please keep us posted about any fundraising campaigns or events. As far as I am concerned, the upkeep of our historic churches...
Any members who enjoy cycling may be interested to know that the following was mentioned in last Saturday's "Eastern Daily Press". On Saturday May 27th...
Sorry for the late notice but we have just returned from holiday. Tomorrow, Sunday 11th, various gardens will be open in aid of St Mary's Church, Great...
I've just heard there's a virus being distributed under this title. Please be aware in case you have not previously heard. I have received several examples,...
Broadland announces green award winner 2006 A project which included creating a two hectare pollen and nectar meadow to attract butterflies has won a...
Thanks for posting this, David. This sounds a truly worthwhile project and it is good to see it recognised. Dave Barrett. ... meadow to attract butterflies has...
I've just read in the Wensum Diary ( July edition ) that Weston Longville will again have a display of Mawkins, 2nd and 3rd September, between 13.30 and 16.30....
We were recently travelling through Somerset and found ourselves in Ansford, the village from where the Woodforde family originates. We found St Andrews...
Dave, Welcome to my own Woodforde county! My great-grand father was born in Ansford, and I too come from Somerset. Perhaps all rural English parish churches...
I am amazed by his fortitude in traveling such distances. I recorded a distance of over 250 miles from Ansford to Weston. I wonder how Reverend Woodforde...
He sometimes went via London, by coach, but often direct on horseback, according to the diary! ... From: David Barrett To: Woodfordes_Country@yahoogroups.com ...
Even more remarkable - and revealing about how much Nephew Bill (my great great great grandfather) respected his Uncle James - is that in the early days of...
Makes a half hour delay on the M25 or A303 seem quite insignificant! All the best, Dave. ... (my great great great grandfather) respected his Uncle James - is ...
Here is a link to the site: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/domesday/?source=domesday_fd_1 nothing for Morton on the Hill but an entry for Weston Longville!...
Sorry for the late mention but the "Parson Woodforde" pub will be hosting a beer festival this weekend. Nice to know they consulted the villagers first and...
There wil be a flower festival and display of scarecrows in Alderford church, 16th and 17th September. Teas, barbecue, produce and book stalls, plus a tombola,...
Last Saturday we enjoyed a walk around the village, photographing some excellent examples. Sadly the day was overcast and very windy. Down one lane some...
If any local residents see an unfamiliar large tabby / white cat it may be Pebbles, who went missing from the Morton / Lenwade area. If seen or found please...
Sunday 8th October at 5:00 pm - please note the time! Founded in 1980, the London-based IMVC has recorded three CDs; raised thousands of pounds for charities;...