NEWS FROM THE QUINTET BENEFICE
AYLMERTON
We look forward to welcoming you to St John the Baptist Church, Aylmerton for the Benefice Eucharist Service taking place on Sunday 26th July at 10.30am when the congregations of all five of our churches get a chance to join together in worship. See you there!
EAST RUNTON
A message from Jean--
It was such a privilege to have Catherine Dobson, the Archdeacon of Lynn, preaching at our Palm Sunday Benefice Service, with all our Ministry Team taking part, and our Rector Jeremy presiding and celebrating, to a congregation of sixty-two!
For the Easter Sunday service we had forty eight lilies and roses, given in memory of departed loved ones, adorning the altar rail, with an array of flowers around the church, and a really lovely Easter Garden in the entrance hall – the church looked so beautiful and the service was well attended by regulars and a few visitors and presided over by our Rector, Jeremy.
Work has commenced to replace the roof on the oldest part of the church – once the Infants Room when it was a school – so we are praying and keeping our fingers crossed that the good weather keeps up! We would so appreciate any help to meet the cost of this very necessary work for the upkeep of our lovely church.
The Hot Cross Bun Coffee Morning raised a fantastic £765! We are truly grateful to you all for the generous donations, raffle prizes, and all the support shown to the church.
Despite having sprung a water leak in the kitchen just a few days before, we were able to go ahead with the Springtime Coffee Morning on Saturday 23rd May when we raised the magnificent sum of £700.15! So thank you to everyone who supported us!
A date for your diary is Saturday 1st August, when we will hold a Summertime Coffee Morning from 10.00am to 12 noon, with all the usual attractions of homemade cakes, raffle, books and jigsaw puzzles and plants (hopefully). Do come and join us, there is always lots of laughter and chatter. Car parking will be available in the Village Hall Car Park.
WEST RUNTON
A message from Rosemary--
Not a lot to report from Holy Trinity. We continue with our Sunday Services and continue to welcome visitors.
The “3C’s Club” continue to come on the first Monday of the month to undertake some cleaning in the church. It always looks lovely afterwards and we get some very good comments from our visitors. We were extremely grateful to the 3C’s Club for volunteering to come to the Church Hall to assist in cleaning it up after the disaster we had during Holy Week when the ceiling in the kitchen collapsed!
Will, our new groundsman, is working hard in the Churchyard and enjoying working for us. The Community Payback Group have also done some sterling work in the churchyard.
BEESTON REGIS
Free Midsummer Concert – Thursday 11th June at All Saints Church, Beeston Regis featuring--
The Norfolk Classic Vehicle Club Midsummer Meet will take place on Wednesday 17th June on the Church Field, Beeston Regis from 12 Noon to 4.00pm. Why not bring a picnic along. Tea and cakes will be available. If anybody wishes to set up a stall, they are welcome.
The local shortwave Radio DX Group will again be talking to the world.
At 2.00pm Bob Wilkinson and Roy Beckley will be giving a talk in the Church about All Saints and the Edmund Hooke Charities.
Even if you do not have a classic, collectible, interesting or unusual car, do please come along and enjoy the afternoon and get a closer look at the cars and hear about the history and other interesting stories about our ancient Church.
GRESHAM
The Friends are holding two more Coffee and Music concerts at All Saints Church, Gresham in aid of the church maintenance fund.
On Saturday 27th June we welcome Serendipity, an upper voice ensemble, who will be performing uplifting songs for a Saturday morning. Tea, coffee and cake will be served at 10.30am with the music starting at 11.00am.
On Saturday 1st August we are delighted to welcome back, after the resounding success of last year, internationally recognised harpist Keziah Thomas. A joy to watch and listen to! Tea, coffee and cake will be served at 10.30am with the music starting at 11.00am.
Further information on both events from Ros Hele on 01263 577373.
LOCAL NEWS
Sheringham & District Philatelic Society — “Thank goodness you were not born on 29th February!” was directed at Paul who displayed stamps and covers featuring his date of birth. Certainly, having a birthday in the middle of May has given him a lot of opportunity. Early May 1840 saw the first Penny Black, and we saw one posted just over a week later with a lovely red Maltese Cross cancel. A relative rarity on a cover. We enjoyed many other gems, covering pretty well every year of Victoria’s reign.
Another star was a cover that had been redirected seemingly about 10 times. How times have changed since it was enough to address a letter to Mr. Ivor Tupp, Ramsbottom, Lancs. and it would arrive either the same or the next day!
Our meetings continue to be held on the second Monday of each month at the Church Hall, West Runton. Meetings start at 7.30pm during our summer programme. Guests are always welcome at any of our meetings.
On Monday 8th June we will see our friend Peter from the Norfolk & Norwich Society present a “Pot Pourri” whilst on Monday 13th July members have been invited to display a few sheets on the theme of “The Letter S” – plenty of scope there!
For further details please contact Jim Farrell on 01263 721043.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DEADLINE FOR AN ITEM TO BE INCLUDED IN THE AUGUST/SEPTEMBER EDITION OF QUINTET NEWS WILL BE FRIDAY 17TH JULY 2026
Please contact Pam Thompson:
Telephone: 01263 510319 Email: [email protected]
AYLMERTON
We look forward to welcoming you to St John the Baptist Church, Aylmerton for the Benefice Eucharist Service taking place on Sunday 26th July at 10.30am when the congregations of all five of our churches get a chance to join together in worship. See you there!
EAST RUNTON
A message from Jean--
It was such a privilege to have Catherine Dobson, the Archdeacon of Lynn, preaching at our Palm Sunday Benefice Service, with all our Ministry Team taking part, and our Rector Jeremy presiding and celebrating, to a congregation of sixty-two!
For the Easter Sunday service we had forty eight lilies and roses, given in memory of departed loved ones, adorning the altar rail, with an array of flowers around the church, and a really lovely Easter Garden in the entrance hall – the church looked so beautiful and the service was well attended by regulars and a few visitors and presided over by our Rector, Jeremy.
Work has commenced to replace the roof on the oldest part of the church – once the Infants Room when it was a school – so we are praying and keeping our fingers crossed that the good weather keeps up! We would so appreciate any help to meet the cost of this very necessary work for the upkeep of our lovely church.
The Hot Cross Bun Coffee Morning raised a fantastic £765! We are truly grateful to you all for the generous donations, raffle prizes, and all the support shown to the church.
Despite having sprung a water leak in the kitchen just a few days before, we were able to go ahead with the Springtime Coffee Morning on Saturday 23rd May when we raised the magnificent sum of £700.15! So thank you to everyone who supported us!
A date for your diary is Saturday 1st August, when we will hold a Summertime Coffee Morning from 10.00am to 12 noon, with all the usual attractions of homemade cakes, raffle, books and jigsaw puzzles and plants (hopefully). Do come and join us, there is always lots of laughter and chatter. Car parking will be available in the Village Hall Car Park.
WEST RUNTON
A message from Rosemary--
Not a lot to report from Holy Trinity. We continue with our Sunday Services and continue to welcome visitors.
The “3C’s Club” continue to come on the first Monday of the month to undertake some cleaning in the church. It always looks lovely afterwards and we get some very good comments from our visitors. We were extremely grateful to the 3C’s Club for volunteering to come to the Church Hall to assist in cleaning it up after the disaster we had during Holy Week when the ceiling in the kitchen collapsed!
Will, our new groundsman, is working hard in the Churchyard and enjoying working for us. The Community Payback Group have also done some sterling work in the churchyard.
BEESTON REGIS
Free Midsummer Concert – Thursday 11th June at All Saints Church, Beeston Regis featuring--
- the Sheringham Shanty Sirens – an all women group who have been singing together since 2022 to raise money for Charity. This year the two charities they are supporting are Breast Cancer Now and the Macmillan Cancer Centre in Cromer; and
- Aurora Consort a Capella group based in Suffolk who sing a range of music written by medieval and contemporary composers. They enjoy exploring the range of sounds that are enhanced by our beautiful churches and are delighted to sing in our medieval Church at Beeston Regis.
The Norfolk Classic Vehicle Club Midsummer Meet will take place on Wednesday 17th June on the Church Field, Beeston Regis from 12 Noon to 4.00pm. Why not bring a picnic along. Tea and cakes will be available. If anybody wishes to set up a stall, they are welcome.
The local shortwave Radio DX Group will again be talking to the world.
At 2.00pm Bob Wilkinson and Roy Beckley will be giving a talk in the Church about All Saints and the Edmund Hooke Charities.
Even if you do not have a classic, collectible, interesting or unusual car, do please come along and enjoy the afternoon and get a closer look at the cars and hear about the history and other interesting stories about our ancient Church.
GRESHAM
The Friends are holding two more Coffee and Music concerts at All Saints Church, Gresham in aid of the church maintenance fund.
On Saturday 27th June we welcome Serendipity, an upper voice ensemble, who will be performing uplifting songs for a Saturday morning. Tea, coffee and cake will be served at 10.30am with the music starting at 11.00am.
On Saturday 1st August we are delighted to welcome back, after the resounding success of last year, internationally recognised harpist Keziah Thomas. A joy to watch and listen to! Tea, coffee and cake will be served at 10.30am with the music starting at 11.00am.
Further information on both events from Ros Hele on 01263 577373.
LOCAL NEWS
Sheringham & District Philatelic Society — “Thank goodness you were not born on 29th February!” was directed at Paul who displayed stamps and covers featuring his date of birth. Certainly, having a birthday in the middle of May has given him a lot of opportunity. Early May 1840 saw the first Penny Black, and we saw one posted just over a week later with a lovely red Maltese Cross cancel. A relative rarity on a cover. We enjoyed many other gems, covering pretty well every year of Victoria’s reign.
Another star was a cover that had been redirected seemingly about 10 times. How times have changed since it was enough to address a letter to Mr. Ivor Tupp, Ramsbottom, Lancs. and it would arrive either the same or the next day!
Our meetings continue to be held on the second Monday of each month at the Church Hall, West Runton. Meetings start at 7.30pm during our summer programme. Guests are always welcome at any of our meetings.
On Monday 8th June we will see our friend Peter from the Norfolk & Norwich Society present a “Pot Pourri” whilst on Monday 13th July members have been invited to display a few sheets on the theme of “The Letter S” – plenty of scope there!
For further details please contact Jim Farrell on 01263 721043.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DEADLINE FOR AN ITEM TO BE INCLUDED IN THE AUGUST/SEPTEMBER EDITION OF QUINTET NEWS WILL BE FRIDAY 17TH JULY 2026
Please contact Pam Thompson:
Telephone: 01263 510319 Email: [email protected]
