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BLOFIELD NEWS The parish magazine for St. Andrew & St. Peter, Blofield; All Saints, Hemblington and St. Andrew, North Burlingham January 2021 30p
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WELCOME
Blofield News is the monthly parish magazine for St. Andrew & St. Peter
Blofield, All Saints Hemblington and St. Andrew, North Burlingham. It is sold
in these churches and in local shops. If you live in one of our parishes and
purchase a year’s subscription we can probably deliver it to your home free
of charge, Government guidelines permitting. If you live outside the parishes
you can have copies sent to your home either by post or by email. A large
print version is available to anyone who is having difficulty reading our
standard publication. (Copies in colour will continue to be sent electronically)
For more information please contact the editor, Gill, whose contact details
are on the back page. Last date for submissions is the 15th of the previous
month.
MINISTRY TEAM
Rector: Revd. Kevin Billson Tel: 01603 712299
Retired Priest: Revd. Canon Judith Wilson Tel: 01603 211509
Licensed Lay Minister: Sue Shillam Tel: 01603 211629
St. Andrew & St. Peter, Blofield
Churchwardens:
Mrs. Y. Mack Tel: 01603 715213 & Mr. S. Wales Tel: 01603 211931
Website: www.blofieldchurch.org.uk
Access: Open for private prayer and stillness on Mondays, Tuesdays and
Wednesdays: 9.30am - dusk.
All Saints, Hemblington
Churchwardens: Mr. S. Mutten Tel: 01603 715701 & Mrs. C. Howe
Tel: 01603 270360
Website: www.hemblingtonchurch.org.uk
Access: Open for private prayer and stillness on Tuesdays & Thursdays:
9.30am - dusk; Sundays: 10.30am - dusk.
St. Andrew & St. Peter, North Burlingham
Churchwarden: Pat Ramsdale Tel: 07917766431 or 01603 712724
Website: www.northburlinghamchurch.org.uk
Access: Open for private prayer and stillness - Daily: 9.30am - dusk.
FROM THE REGISTER
Funerals
29th December, Mr Gerald Basey-Fisher aged 88 at Blofield Church & burial
at Hemblington Church.
4th January, Mrs Noreen Powles, aged 89 at St Faith’s Crematorium.
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LETTER FROM REV. CANON JUDITH WILSON Ring out the old, ring in the new…is one of the old traditional New Year greetings. I think most of us this year will be glad to ring out the old year 2020. It was a challenging year. Our world was turned upside down and we all had to find new ways of coping with the stress and the changes involved in the Coronavirus pandemic with lockdown, social restrictions and job uncertainties. But life on planet earth has always been like this. Throughout history there have been similar times of plague, famine, disaster, wars and loss, and each generation has had to learn how to live and respond to whatever happens. So now we welcome January and 2021, the new year ahead. Once again, we can ring in the new. There are still many challenges and changes until we can experience something of what we call ‘normal life’, but it is a new start. There is the hope of different types of vaccine to stop the spread of the disease and to protect us. The days are slowly beginning to get longer. The first snowdrops will soon be pushing their heads out of the dark earth. Renewal and new life will surely come, just as it has in years gone by. Perhaps we can begin the new year with hope, kindness, and courage. Hope enables us to face the future - it encourages us to keep on, keeping on. Hope shines in hearts like light in darkness and helps us trust that the future will bring better days. We have seen much kindness in our communities in this last year. The lonely befriended with phone calls, facetime, socially distanced meetings and even emails. Those struggling have found gifts of groceries and basic necessities to help them through. So many simple, kind words have made a difference to so many lives. In this new year, may we continue to find ways to act with kindness and generosity. It is not what we have, but how we use it, and we can all share with one another. The other thing that we need is courage…courage to go on when things are difficult or dangerous…courage to step out to new challenges or to changes…courage to go on loving and caring and giving… None of us knows what 2021 will hold for us, but we do not have to face it alone. God’s promise in Jeremiah tells us…” I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord, “plans for your welfare and not for harm, plans for a hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11) Because God loves us, we can trust him to care for us in all the unknowns that we face, so let us set out into 2021 with faith, hope, love, and courage, trusting in God’s goodness in all his plans for us. May God give us all a blessed and peace filled new year. Judith Blofield News January 2021 Page 4
A MESSAGE FROM REV. KEVIN BILLSON
I am very pleased to be able to resume my duties as Rector
from the 22nd December. I have had a very good outcome
from my recent surgery and recuperation has gone well,
though I will need to take things steadily for a time.
I would like to thank everyone for the many good wishes and
cards I have received and especially for your prayers. Thank
you also to all who have sustained the ministry of our
benefice churches during my absence both in planning and leading
worship.
God’s goodness and grace has abounded, and I am grateful.
Rev Kevin
BLOFIELD CHURCH, HEMBLINGTON & NORTH BURLINGHAM –
caring for our church family
Looking after our church family is very important to us, particularly during this
difficult time when many of you have been shielding for many weeks or are
worried about going out where it all feels slightly strange. Our churches are
open for private prayer as well as our services on Sundays, but many people
are still shielding and we want to make sure we keep in touch by phone, with
a socially distanced visit outdoors, or by delivering a printed service to you if
you do not use computers.
If you or someone you know needs support, would like a regular phone call,
or who has something special to celebrate, please let one of the Ministry
Team or one of the Churchwardens know so that we can make contact.
[The contact numbers can be found on page 3 of this magazine]
BBC NEWS ARTICLE
On BBC news, in the middle of December, you may have seen an
inspiring, yet at times a heart-rending story, of the work of two Christian
ministers amongst some very needy people in one of the most deprived
areas of our country. The BBC has also featured a background news
article to one of the ministers on its web pages and his story is nothing
short of miraculous. You can read it here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-55273677
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THREE CHURCHES TOGETHER
BLOFIELD, HEMBLINGTON AND NORTH BURLINGHAM
SERVICES FOR JANUARY 2021
Please note that these services may alter due to Government advice.
We will keep the website updated with any changes as and when they
become available.
Weekly Sunday Services
Date Blofield Hemblington North
St Andrew & All Saints Burlingham
St Peter St Andrew
Sunday, Service of Service of the Word
3rd January Communion 9.30am
11.00am
Sunday, Service of the Word Service of
10th January 11.00am Communion
9.30am
Sunday Service of Service of the Word
17th January Communion 9.30am
11.00am
Sunday Service of the Word Service of
24th January 11.00am Communion
9.30am
Sunday THREE CHURCHES TOGETHER
31st January BENEFICE SERVICE
with Communion
11.00am AT BLOFIELD CHURCH
The church buildings have restricted opening times for private prayer
on the following days:
Blofield Church Mondays 9.30am – dusk
Tuesdays 9.30am – dusk
Wednesdays 9.30am – dusk
North Burlingham Daily 9.30am – dusk
Hemblington Tuesdays 9.30am – dusk
Thursdays 9.30am – dusk
Sundays 10.30am – dusk
Hand sanitiser is provided along with a sign in book for contact tracing. So-
cially distanced chairs are placed at the front of each of the churches for
your private prayer.
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There are some questions you may be asking:
Covid safe-guarding measures in place.
If Government advice allows, the worship in the Benefice will continue
throughout the month of January with suitable Covid precautions in place
and will follow the guidance of the Church of England.
In particular, it is necessary to wear an appropriate face covering at all
services unless a person has a medical exemption. Hand sanitising stations
are available at all three churches and everyone is expected to follow the
guidance on social distancing. There is a limit to the number of pews that are
in use. It is now possible to check into Blofield, Hemblington & North
Burlingham churches by scanning an official NHS QR code for those who
have the app on their phones, otherwise you will be asked to leave your
contact details for contact tracing if it became necessary.
Orders of service are circulated prior to the service by email to those whose
email address we have, and there are always copies available at the church.
Unfortunately, it is still not possible for there to be congregational singing, but
suitable music is usually included in the services.
If another government lockdown is announced that prevents worship in
church buildings, alternative provisions will be made and
communicated by email and notices wherever possible.
What about our online services?
Online services will resume for the month of January at 11.00 am on Sunday.
For details of how to view this service, search for ‘Blofield Church’ in
YouTube. Also, an email link to the service will be provided before each
Sunday. Please contact a churchwarden if you want to be added to the list
which contains the link and which is circulated each week.
What about collections and giving to our churches?
We are grateful that many people have continued with their planned giving
and regular donations, though, I’m sure you are aware that there is a
considerable strain on each church’s finances at the present time. If at all
possible, please consider giving by online donations, by BACS or by
standing order.
Bank Account Details for offerings and gifts directly to Church Accounts are
as follows:
ST ANDREWS CHURCH
BLOFIELD PARISH ALL SAINTS CHURCH
NORTH BURLINGHAM
CHURCH HEMBLINGTON
(North Burlingham PCC)
Sort Code: 09 01 55 Sort Code: 30 96 17 Sort Code: 30 99 97
Account No. 31794180 Account No. 00040822 Account No. 30101668
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Christmas Boxes From Blofield, Hemblington North Burlingham Churches Dear Friends, Compassion and Love through Giving On behalf of the food bank and Salvation Army at Gorleston can I just say how overwhelmed I am, and they are, with the generosity of so many people who made up gift boxes. In the end we must have had over sixty boxes and that will be a lot of happy faces on Christmas Day. The Food Bank has been particularly busy, as you might imagine. We hear on the news of businesses failing and jobs lost: the results of this downturn in our economy are apparent as the numbers of people seeking help rises. Volunteers at the food bank have been preparing nearly 80 boxes of food per week, some food boxes could be supporting a family of five or six. They are trying to give each recipient a taste of Christmas too, which is where your boxes have made such a difference. So, thank you once again and a Happy Christmas. Sue Shillam Lay Minister Blofield News January 2021 Page 8
BLOFIELD CHURCH
‘Play
Church’
Toddler Group
at Blofield Church
To all those parents and grandparents who hoped ‘Play Church’ would be
open again, we’re really sorry to say that at the present time this is not
possible due to the Coronavirus restrictions. The guidance from the
Government and the Church of England states:
‘The restarting of parent and toddler groups is only permissible as a
support group and not a social gathering.’
Toddler groups are all about sharing, singing, moving, playing, making
friends and socialising. The hope is that Spring will bring us the chance to do
all of these things again.
BLOFIELD CHURCH FOODBANK AND CARE IN THE COMMUNITY
We hear daily about the need for food donations for those who have lost jobs
or finding the necessity of providing meals and essential toiletries very
difficult during the pandemic and the response from people in our Benefice
has been outstanding. Our basket that was once filled weekly, is now
overflowing with groceries, luxury Christmas items and toiletries three times
each week.
There have been donations from the W I, Sea Scouts and even local football
clubs. I’ve even had a call to collect a sack of potatoes and had bags of food
delivered to our home.
An enormous thank you to everyone who continues to donate so generously
to the Food Bank at Blofield Church. This is desperately needed by many
vulnerable people in the city and it has also led to us being able to support
some local families.
There is a basket for non-perishable food items and toiletries in the church
porch. This is collected most days and delivered to the collection point in
Norwich.
A QUIZ FOR WINTER EVENINGS
Leave it lying around on the kitchen table, by the TV or on your desk.
The family can help fill in answers and, maybe, enjoy the £20 prize!
You have until January 11th to puzzle over it.
A light hearted quiz for you, your family & friends to enjoy.
Quiz £2 ~ prize £20. Proceeds to Blofield Church.
Available at Blofield Church when there are services and from the
side porch at The White House, The Street, Blofield.
Barbara Pilch
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WEA Blofield branch
Learn all about Medieval Festivities and Entertainments of East Anglia
from the comfort of your own sitting room! The 10 week course will start on
Tuesday, 12th January, 2021 - 2.30 – 4.00 p.m. Dr Kate Jewell will explore
how important festive occasions were celebrated with music, dancing, sports,
games, drinking and pilgrimage. The course will be presented via the Zoom
platform: advice and support is available if you have not used this medium or
would like a reminder.
Local enquiries to: Blofield.branch@wea.ac.uk or telephone 01603
537029.
To enrol online go to: https://enrolonline.wea.org.uk/online and enter
course reference C2227863 in the “Know which Course” box, or telephone
0300 303 3464 quoting the course reference. The cost of the course is £48.
Blofield & District Gardening Club
We are all hoping that things will be better in 2021 and we can meet in March
for the AGM, and once again look forward to a series of meetings and the
summer show.
In order to keep members up to date with local and national horticultural
news, a series of monthly newsletters has been compiled which can be found
on the Club’s website: www.blofieldgardeningclub.org.uk All are very
welcome to check these out and contribute to future newsletters.
This is a club which welcomes people from all over the local area, offers
gardening-related talks in a sociable atmosphere - at very competitive
membership fees – currently £8 p.a. for 7 meetings and eligibility to enter the
village show. Perhaps your New Year’s Resolution will be to come along to a
meeting in 2021. Details and dates will be published in local newsletters.
Susan Rowe
Secretary
Blofield Parish Community Speedwatch needs you!
Do you live in Blofield or Blofield Heath and are concerned about the speed
that vehicles are travelling through our villages? Can you spare an hour a
week or so to help the Speedwatch Team monitor speeds in our villages? If
you can then please get in touch with me at p.culley361@gmail.com. The
police have recently given permission to Speedwatch teams to resume their
activity, but we do not have enough volunteers to restart, so are in desperate
need for more people to help make our villages safer.
Many thanks
Paul Culley-Barber, Blofield Parish Speedwatch Coordinator
Blofield News January 2021 Page 11The Reve Educational Foundation
THE REVE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
The Trustees invite applications for grants from the above Charity.
Applicants must be resident in Blofield or Blofield Heath and should
either have begun a course of Further Education or be about to
begin such a course.
Applications must be in writing and should give a brief outline of the
course on which the applicant is, or about to be, engaged.
Applications must be received no later than 31 January 2021 to Mrs
Debbie Smith, Secretary to the Trustees at Pear Tree House, Globe
Lane, Blofield, Norwich, NR13 4JW.
HEATHLANDS
Heathlands wish you all a Happy New Year.
Let’s hope 2021 will be a better year for us all.
Everything stays the same for us all at the Centre, no functions etc.
We will report again next month on any updates.
HEMBLINGTON CHURCH
The Friends of All Saints Church, Hemblington
The committee wishes all Friends and all supporters of the church festive
greetings. The future remains uncertain for us all, but we firmly hope that
next Spring / Summer will see a return to meeting up for a walk, talk, tour or
celebration of some kind. Any thoughts will be warmly welcomed – please
contact the Secretary: Hemblington@gmail.com / (01603) 715804 with
your suggestions.
RSPB Big Churchyard Birdwatch: we hope to be able to do our annual
survey of birds in and around the churchyard on Sunday, 31 st January, 2021,
between 11:00am. – 1:00pm. to coincide with the RSPB’s Big Garden
Birdwatch. I doubt that we will be able to offer refreshments and indeed even
socially distanced events might be banned by end of January, but if it can go
ahead, do please come along with binoculars and much warm clothing!
This and all other church events will be published on the Church’s website:
www.hemblingtonchurch.org.uk
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NOTICE BOARD Blafelda (Blofield) Probus Club Provides an enjoyable social meeting point for gentlemen who are retired or about to retire. We meet for lunch on the third Wednesday of every month at The King’s Head, Station Road, Lingwood NR13 4AZ at 12 noon for lunch at 12.30pm. If you are new to the area it is a good way to get to know people. Lunch is followed by a talk, often on a subject of particular local interest. We have vacancies for members so if you are interested contact Alex Mason on 01603 716735 or email alexwmason@yahoo.co.uk. At this difficult time during the coronavirus pandemic, contact Alex Mason as meetings could be cancelled or reintroduced. Blofield Court House Village Screen Blofield Court House will remain closed until further notice. We will re-open as soon as it is safe to do so for Village Screen, Jazz events and for hiring groups. In the meantime, to all our supporters keep safe and we hope to see you soon. More information on our website www.blofieldcourthouse.org.uk. All enquiries to 01603 715349 Blofield Parish Council Are you concerned about your local area? Do you want to contribute your business or personal skills expertise, and represent the views of the local people? Are you passionate about services delivered to your community? If you would like to make a difference and be involved in shaping the future of your community then why not stand as a Parish Councillor? Why not attend one of our Parish Council Meetings or visit our website to find out more of what is involved: https://www.blofieldpc.info/. If you would like to volunteer to collect and deliver shopping and prescriptions to those in need or even field calls, keep the volunteer database up to date and co-ordinate the jobs on a daily basis, then please call freephone 0800 688 9677. Also call this number if you are in need of assistance with collecting shopping or medication. The council also has a Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/blofieldparishcouncil. A Parish Council Meeting on Monday 11th January and a Planning Meeting on Monday 25th January, both on Zoom at 7.30pm. Keep Blofield Special - a small group of volunteers who like to keep our villages looking attractive and reasonably free of litter. We meet monthly for about an hour's litter-picking and anyone is welcome to join us, there is never a shortage of litter! January litter-picks, if permitted and with appropriate social distancing, take place on: Monday 4th January, meet at Heathlands, Blofield Heath at 9.30am. Monday 11th January, meet at the Old Court House, Blofield at 9.30am. At the start of a new year we wish everyone a safe and peaceful New Year together with our thanks for the many residents, walkers, and dog-walkers who pick up litter when out and about - it is much appreciated and really helps to Keep Blofield Special! Blofield News January 2021 Page 14
NOTICE BOARD BADCOG ~ Blofield and District Conservation Group This is an active local group undertaking practical site management of wildlife habitats. Do come and join in. Work parties take place on alternate Saturday mornings starting at 10.30am and finishing no later than 1pm. All are welcome. January 2nd 2021 - Lingwood Pond; January 16th - Howes Meadow; January 30th - Peters Wood; Further details & notification of changed dates or venues are on our website: www.badcog.co.uk Blofield Preschool Playgroup, Margaret Harker Hall A friendly, committee-run playgroup for children aged from 2½ years old. Free ‘Early Education’ funding for 3 and 4 year olds and full access to the ‘Early Years Foundation Stage’. Open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday during term time. Sessions available 9.10am – 12.10pm, 12.10pm – 3.10pm, or 9.10am – 3.10pm. Call us on 01603 712498 for more information or to arrange a visit. For further details follow us on Twitter: @BlofieldPreSch or visit our Facebook page at: http:www.facebook.comBlofieldPreSchoolPlaygroup. If you would like your child to be added to our Waiting List, please email us on blofieldpreschool@outlook.com. Blofield Amateur Dramatics Players (BAD Players) The BAD Players are a friendly and enthusiastic amateur dramatics group based in Blofield, with members of all ages, backgrounds and interests. If you’re interested in acting, singing, dancing or would like to be involved in any of the other vital off-stage roles (eg. directing, technical and stage crew) then they’d love to hear from you. No special training or experience needed! Visit www.thebadplayers.co.uk or email hello@thebadplayers.co.uk for more information. Village Voices Singing together can be beneficial and joyful and although we cannot get together just now, we have got to grips with Zoom and the Village Voices community choir carries on virtually and in spirit! Even connecting this way is still great fun and we've been enjoying the sessions. Many of the songs we are singing on Zoom are popular songs that most people know so it's still possible to join in if singing with others in a fashion would help boost your spirits. For more information, call Suzanne on 01603 716268 or check our website http://villagevoices1.wixsite.com/choir. Blofield and District Gardening Club The Club decided to cancel meetings during 2020 because of the Covid-19 virus but has been publishing a newsletter with information from local and national horticultural societies as well as members’ contributions and photographs. We will let people know when the club reopens but in the meantime happy gardening and hope you all keep safe and well. Website link: www.blofieldgardeningclub.org.uk. Blofield News January 2021 Page 15
NOTICE BOARD Blofield and Brundall Pensioners We meet at the Blofield Court House on the first Monday afternoon of each month, commencing at 2pm. Meetings are cancelled for the time being. Brundall & Blofield Good Neighbour Scheme Blofield Parish Council is working in partnership with the Brundall and Blofield Good Neighbour Scheme to support the community through the current pandemic we are experiencing. If you need assistance at this current time with collecting shopping or medication, then please call & for more information.-.call free: 0800 688 9677 and we can make sure that someone can help you. Brundall Local History Group Following government advice, all of our public talks and events have been postponed until the autumn. We hope to invite our speakers again when we are able to restart the programme. Members will be kept informed by email and the website regularly updated. Members will continue to receive regular issues of the Brundall & Braydeston Chronicle via Royal Mail. www.brundallvillagehistory.org.uk. Aid for Animals We have some lovely, young rescue dogs looking for good homes. If you are interested and can give a good, loving home then please ring Margaret at Aid for Animals on 01603 716883 Extend (Movement to Music for Older People & Disabled Adults) MONDAYS 13.45 Registration 14.00 – 15.00 Class held weekly barring Bank Holidays. Classes: £4.00. For more information please contact Jenny Hall on 01508 494443 or xxfap57@qfqfq.plus.com & please check for cancellation at this difficult time. Brundall Memorial Hall, Links Avenue, Brundall NORWICH, NR13 5LL Knitters and Stitchers (and other crafts) At Springdale Residential Home, Cucumber Lane, Brundall. On the second Friday of each month. From 10 – 12. Please come along and if you have spare needles, hooks or wool please bring them with you. Donations of cakes and biscuits gratefully received. Tea and Coffee will be served. All welcome. For details please call DEBBY on 01603 335962 & please check for cancellation at this difficult time. Heathlands Heathlands Social club At the moment there are no events taking place BUT the Social Club is open: from Tuesday-Thursday from 7.30pm, and Friday and Saturday from 5.30pm - Government guidelines permitting. NIPPY CHIPPY - is at Heathlands on a Friday from 4.30pm - great fish and chips - easy Friday night tea! Blofield News January 2021 Page 16
NOTICE BOARD Blofield Heath W.I Blofield Heath W.I. regrettably stays closed until further notice. We shall let members know when we are able to reopen. In the meantime we hope everyone stays well & keeps safe. Horning Bridge Club - will be closed until further notice in view of the latest Government advice. Further information can be found on our website: www.bridgewebs.com/horning. Hemblington Parish Council Parish Council meetings take place every two months normally on the last Monday of the month. They start at 7.30pm and have normally been held at the Heathlands Community Centre in Woodbastwick Road, Blofield Heath, NR13 4PH but due to Government guidelines in place, the ’Zoom’ platform is used at 7.30pm. Information will be available on our noticeboards and our website http://hemblingtonparish.org.uk. Hemblington Pre-School Hemblington Pre School operates from Heathlands. A maximum of 26 children may attend at any one time. It is open during term times on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9.30 am until 12.30 pm and on Wednesday from noon until 3 pm. All children share access to a secure enclosed outdoor play area. Ofsted Rated - Good. If you require further information (particularly during these uncertain times) then please call 01603 712616 (office hours) or contact: Fiona Trimble on 07716 869506 and visit our website: www.hemblingtonpreschool.com. Lingwood & Burlingham Parish Council All meetings are held at the Lingwood Village Hall, Parish Council Meeting Room, Station Road, Lingwood, generally on the 1st TUESDAY of the month starting at 7.30pm. When social distancing is in place, meeting will be held via Zoom at 7pm. Meeting planned for 12th January. Planning consultation meetings are sometimes held between these dates when planning proposals have to be considered within 23 days. For information the Council has a website: https://lingwood-burlinghamparishcouncil.norfolkparishes.gov.uk. Workers Educational Association: WEA Blofield Branch: January 2021 meetings will continue to be held online via Zoom, as classes cannot yet be held face to face. The title of the January course is Medieval Festivities and Entertainments of East Anglia please contact the secretary for information: Blofield.branch@wea.ac.uk / tel. (01603) 537029 (see details on page 10). All WEA course information can be found on the main website: www.wea.org.uk together with advice about how to use Zoom. Make 2021 the year you find out more about the WEA and all it has to offer. As soon as we are allowed to meet properly again we will advertise the details widely. If anyone would like to know more about the Blofield branch of the WEA, do please get in touch, using the contact details above. Blofield News January 2021 Page 17
Dippy on Tour - rescheduled
Summer 2021
Norwich Cathedral is preparing to host a prehistoric guest as part of the
‘Dippy on Tour’: A Natural History Adventure tour. The much-loved national
treasure – who for many years took centre stage in the Natural History
Museum’s Hinzte Hall before embarking on his current UK tour. He had been
due to go on display in Norwich Cathedral in Summer 2020 but his visit was
rescheduled to: January to March 2021, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
With the continued uncertainty with regards to Covid-19, the decision has
now been taken to move Dippy’s Norwich dates for a second time. Norwich
Cathedral is now looking forward to welcoming Dippy in summer 2021 and
the new dates for the exhibition will be announced in the coming months.
Norwich Cathedral’s centuries-old architecture will provide a stunning
backdrop for the famous 26-metre long (85ft) dinosaur on the final stop in his
travels. The historic landmark is also the only Cathedral on Dippy’s eight-
venue tour. Throughout the whole of Dippy’s visit, Norwich Cathedral’s
regular rhythm of worship will continue as normal. Visitors will also be able to
enjoy exploring the Cathedral’s many highlights, including its beautiful
cloisters and its incredible collection of medieval roof carvings which are the
largest of their kind in the world.
Since setting off from the National History Museum in 2018, Dippy has so far
visited Dorset County Museum, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Ulster
Museum, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow, Great North
Museum in Newcastle upon Tyne and National Museum Cardiff. Dippy is
currently at Number One Riverside in Rochdale, the penultimate stop on the
tour.
More details about the opening times for Dippy and associated special
events will be available nearer the time at cathedral.org.uk.
Blofield News January 2021 Page 18EVENT AT NORWICH CATHEDRAL
New Year’s Day Organ Concert
performed by Ashley Grote,
Norwich Cathedral’s Master of music
1st January 2021 at 11am.
Join us for a selection of popular and festive organ music
to kick off the New Year, including selections from:
Tchaikovsky’s ‘The Nutcracker Suite’,
Dupré‘s ‘Variations sur un vieux Noël’ and
Widor’s famous ‘Toccata’ from Symphony No.5’.
Please note free tickets must be booked in advance in order to attend this
event. Booking is now open at Ticket Source.
This concert is planned to be live-streamed on the Norwich Cathedral
YouTube Channel.
This event may change or be cancelled at short notice if government
guidance changes about the Coronavirus pandemic
WISEArchive
Working Lives
Have you had an interesting working life? Would you like to record
your story?
WISEArchive (www.wisearchive.co.uk) is a Norfolk based oral history
group run by volunteers with charitable purposes. Our online archive
contains over 400 stories covering a wide range of occupations along with
photographs and sound clips. These are also lodged with the Norfolk
Record Office to ensure memories, knowledge and experience are
preserved for future generations. We have also published three books.
Currently we are seeking new contributors to the archive, with recordings
carried out by telephone (cost free) during the pandemic. Contributors
receive a complimentary copy and recording of their story. If interested
please contact Olwen at admin@wisearchive.co.uk or 07396 654289.
Any activity, meeting or event, advertised in this edition of Blofield
News for the coming months, will be subject to government guidelines
whether they will be allowed to take place.
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