NEWS FROM THE QUINTET BENEFICE
AYLMERTON
A message from Connie--
Our carol service on 14th December was well attended with 34 carollers.
The Christmas Day service was attended by our usual congregation.
In January we had a film crew filming inside our church for the new series of the BBC’s hit crime drama “Strike”. It will be the seventh series based on the novels written by J.K. Rowling, under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith, that tells the story of Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacot as they solve dark, criminal cases.
Later in the year the plans to put a toilet in the church will start to take shape.
EAST RUNTON
A message from Jean--
On Saturday 29th November, we had the Christmas Coffee Morning, which was extremely busy, but great fun and raised a wonderful £745! A big Thank You to everyone who came and supported us.
This was followed on Sunday 30th November by a Benefice Service, celebrating both the first Sunday of Advent and the Festival of Saint Andrew.
The following Friday evening, 5th December, there was the lighting of the village Christmas tree, with music and refreshments in both the church and village hall. The Nativity in the garden this year was in a stable, kindly made for us by John Neal, and all spectacularly lit up each night by Mike Ashley. A bucket collection was taken and, after expenses, £93.33 was very kindly given to the church, for which we are most grateful.
It was good to have people from the village joining us for the Carol Service on the 21st December led by the Revd. Pat Baggaley, and all enjoyed mulled wine and mince pies afterwards.
Fr Paul Yeomans presided at the Christmas morning Eucharist, which was a lovely start to such a special day.
Fund raising continues for 2026, and we start the ball rolling on Saturday 14th February from 10.00am to 12 Noon with a Chocolate Valentine Coffee Morning. A pre-Lent indulgence!
Then on Saturday 28th March, there will be a Hot Cross Bun Coffee Morning again from 10.00am to 12 Noon.
There will be all the usual stalls, homemade cakes, books, jigsaws, raffle and much more. Do come and join us.
WEST RUNTON
A message from Rosemary--
The Carol Service on the 19th December was as always very popular with the village and we had a nearly full church.
On Christmas Eve we had our usual 9.00pm Service and, again, it was very well attended. We were very happy to welcome folk from the village as well as our usuaI congregation
Beeston Hall School held their end of term Carol Service at the church which meant a full church on that day.
Sadly, since October we have mourned the passing of Bob Blogg, Nancy Porter and Derek Lewis.
We now have a new groundsman, Will Peverill, and we look forward to having him work for us.
The 3C’s Club will meet on Monday 2nd February from 10.00am to 12 Noon and again on Monday 2nd March from 10.00am to 12 Noon to undertake some light cleaning in the church. If you can help, do please come along with your feather duster – or just pop in and have a coffee and a chat! Thank you to all those who come along and lend a hand – it is appreciated.
Our Coffee Mornings will take place on Friday 6th February and Friday 13th February in the Church Hall, West Runton from 10.00am to 12 Noon and will then stop for the Lent Lunches, recommencing again on Friday 17th April.
The Lent Lunches will commence on Friday 20th February and will then take place each Friday until 27th March at the Church Hall, West Runton from 12 Noon to 1.15pm. Come and enjoy a bowl of homemade soup and a bread roll for £5. There will also be a raffle. All profits go to Runton PCC. So do come and join us on each of the following Fridays--
20th February and 27th February,
6th March, 13th March, 20th March and 27th March
BEESTON REGIS
A message from Steve--
“The church was beautifully decorated for Christmas by several members of our congregation, to whom we give our thanks. Some 40 people attended the annual Carol Service, which took place on 21st December. The service was led by Jeremy and was followed by mulled wine and mince pies, marking an excellent start to Christmas week.
On Christmas morning, Jeremy also led the Family Service, with some 30 people present. A good time of worship was enjoyed, in spite of sporadic breaks in power during the service, with the lights and organ being affected!
We are grateful to the church’s electricians, GJF Electrical, for subsequently identifying and isolating the problem, which will hopefully lead to a permanent solution in the New Year.
The repair of the old churchyard walls was completed shortly before Christmas by Jerry and George Woodley, to whom we are also most grateful.
The PCC has commissioned works for the replacement of the timber gates to the old churchyard and the repair of the gates serving the ‘new’ churchyard, which are due to take place early in 2026.”
“Beeston Regis………Small but Interesting” is emblazoned on the Bus Shelter, so Bob Wilkinson and Roy Beckley have been busy over the past year researching for stories and little-known facts to publish in a “scrap book” about our royal Parish.
King Charles III, as the Duke of Lancaster, is patron of All Saints. Being over 800 years old the church figures in many of the stories Bob and Roy have uncovered. They can tell you the name of the last horse that grazed on the Church field some 60 years ago! The return of the “Swoose” was another. [Note: The Swoose was a swan and goose hybrid bird.]
If you have any old photographs, or want to tell an interesting story of someone at rest in the Churchyard or someone who had connections with Beeston Regis please let Bob or Roy know. You can contact Bob by email on [email protected] or contact Roy on [email protected]. All photographs will be returned safely.
GRESHAM
Pancake Day – On Tuesday 17th February pancakes will be served between 11.45am and 2.00pm at Gresham Village Hall. There will be a cake stall and a tombola. All money raised will be for the church maintenance fund. Hope to see your there!
On Saturday 14th March at 7.00pm we will be having our annual ‘Folk & Friends’ evening in All Saints Church, Gresham. It is an informal evening of music and words old and new with singers and instrumentalists. The church will look beautiful with many candles lit and there will be refreshments. There will be a retiring collection for Holt and District Dementia Support and the Church Maintenance Fund. We look forward to seeing you there!
LOCAL NEWS
Sheringham & District Philatelic Society -- We are often asked “What do I do with an old stamp collection?” It may be that a collection has been passed to a relative or friend, or that an interest in stamps has waned, or that a collector simply wants to dispose of a surplus. The market is the decider. A high face value, or a fancy price in a catalogue or on eBay means nothing unless a buyer can be found. Sadly, disappointment can follow a visit to a stamp dealer or even contact with us – not sharp practice but honest reality. Rarely, a discovery can exceed hopes.
It works both ways. Our January meeting was a busy trading session for members. Buyers identifying “bargains” to fill gaps in collections and sellers delighted to clear “clutter” = one transaction. On the downside, as one member commented: “We all seem to collect different things” – so, some duplicated stock went unsold. So, what do we do with that? There are charity outlets and auctions who are delighted recipients – it seems that one person’s trash may still be another’s treasure. Not all charities want stamps, but we can advise.
Our AGM takes place on 9th February. The business meeting is deliberately short – who wants to yawn through some report recalling what is already known? Members have an opportunity to review and revise: both decisions and representatives. As our club is noted for friendliness, we anticipate this to be in good spirit. We then have a silent auction – another way of buying and selling. Our new programme will also be revealed – as yet, the Secretary is keeping us in suspense over 9th March onwards!
Our meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at the Church Hall, West Runton starting at 7.30pm. A welcome is guaranteed. For further details please contact Jim Farrell on 01263 721043.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DEADLINE FOR AN ITEM TO BE INCLUDED IN THE FEBRUARY/MARCH EDITION OF QUINTET NEWS WILL BE FRIDAY 16TH JANUARY 2026
Please contact Pam Thompson:
Telephone: 01263 510319 Email: [email protected]
AYLMERTON
A message from Connie--
Our carol service on 14th December was well attended with 34 carollers.
The Christmas Day service was attended by our usual congregation.
In January we had a film crew filming inside our church for the new series of the BBC’s hit crime drama “Strike”. It will be the seventh series based on the novels written by J.K. Rowling, under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith, that tells the story of Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacot as they solve dark, criminal cases.
Later in the year the plans to put a toilet in the church will start to take shape.
EAST RUNTON
A message from Jean--
On Saturday 29th November, we had the Christmas Coffee Morning, which was extremely busy, but great fun and raised a wonderful £745! A big Thank You to everyone who came and supported us.
This was followed on Sunday 30th November by a Benefice Service, celebrating both the first Sunday of Advent and the Festival of Saint Andrew.
The following Friday evening, 5th December, there was the lighting of the village Christmas tree, with music and refreshments in both the church and village hall. The Nativity in the garden this year was in a stable, kindly made for us by John Neal, and all spectacularly lit up each night by Mike Ashley. A bucket collection was taken and, after expenses, £93.33 was very kindly given to the church, for which we are most grateful.
It was good to have people from the village joining us for the Carol Service on the 21st December led by the Revd. Pat Baggaley, and all enjoyed mulled wine and mince pies afterwards.
Fr Paul Yeomans presided at the Christmas morning Eucharist, which was a lovely start to such a special day.
Fund raising continues for 2026, and we start the ball rolling on Saturday 14th February from 10.00am to 12 Noon with a Chocolate Valentine Coffee Morning. A pre-Lent indulgence!
Then on Saturday 28th March, there will be a Hot Cross Bun Coffee Morning again from 10.00am to 12 Noon.
There will be all the usual stalls, homemade cakes, books, jigsaws, raffle and much more. Do come and join us.
WEST RUNTON
A message from Rosemary--
The Carol Service on the 19th December was as always very popular with the village and we had a nearly full church.
On Christmas Eve we had our usual 9.00pm Service and, again, it was very well attended. We were very happy to welcome folk from the village as well as our usuaI congregation
Beeston Hall School held their end of term Carol Service at the church which meant a full church on that day.
Sadly, since October we have mourned the passing of Bob Blogg, Nancy Porter and Derek Lewis.
We now have a new groundsman, Will Peverill, and we look forward to having him work for us.
The 3C’s Club will meet on Monday 2nd February from 10.00am to 12 Noon and again on Monday 2nd March from 10.00am to 12 Noon to undertake some light cleaning in the church. If you can help, do please come along with your feather duster – or just pop in and have a coffee and a chat! Thank you to all those who come along and lend a hand – it is appreciated.
Our Coffee Mornings will take place on Friday 6th February and Friday 13th February in the Church Hall, West Runton from 10.00am to 12 Noon and will then stop for the Lent Lunches, recommencing again on Friday 17th April.
The Lent Lunches will commence on Friday 20th February and will then take place each Friday until 27th March at the Church Hall, West Runton from 12 Noon to 1.15pm. Come and enjoy a bowl of homemade soup and a bread roll for £5. There will also be a raffle. All profits go to Runton PCC. So do come and join us on each of the following Fridays--
20th February and 27th February,
6th March, 13th March, 20th March and 27th March
BEESTON REGIS
A message from Steve--
“The church was beautifully decorated for Christmas by several members of our congregation, to whom we give our thanks. Some 40 people attended the annual Carol Service, which took place on 21st December. The service was led by Jeremy and was followed by mulled wine and mince pies, marking an excellent start to Christmas week.
On Christmas morning, Jeremy also led the Family Service, with some 30 people present. A good time of worship was enjoyed, in spite of sporadic breaks in power during the service, with the lights and organ being affected!
We are grateful to the church’s electricians, GJF Electrical, for subsequently identifying and isolating the problem, which will hopefully lead to a permanent solution in the New Year.
The repair of the old churchyard walls was completed shortly before Christmas by Jerry and George Woodley, to whom we are also most grateful.
The PCC has commissioned works for the replacement of the timber gates to the old churchyard and the repair of the gates serving the ‘new’ churchyard, which are due to take place early in 2026.”
“Beeston Regis………Small but Interesting” is emblazoned on the Bus Shelter, so Bob Wilkinson and Roy Beckley have been busy over the past year researching for stories and little-known facts to publish in a “scrap book” about our royal Parish.
King Charles III, as the Duke of Lancaster, is patron of All Saints. Being over 800 years old the church figures in many of the stories Bob and Roy have uncovered. They can tell you the name of the last horse that grazed on the Church field some 60 years ago! The return of the “Swoose” was another. [Note: The Swoose was a swan and goose hybrid bird.]
If you have any old photographs, or want to tell an interesting story of someone at rest in the Churchyard or someone who had connections with Beeston Regis please let Bob or Roy know. You can contact Bob by email on [email protected] or contact Roy on [email protected]. All photographs will be returned safely.
GRESHAM
Pancake Day – On Tuesday 17th February pancakes will be served between 11.45am and 2.00pm at Gresham Village Hall. There will be a cake stall and a tombola. All money raised will be for the church maintenance fund. Hope to see your there!
On Saturday 14th March at 7.00pm we will be having our annual ‘Folk & Friends’ evening in All Saints Church, Gresham. It is an informal evening of music and words old and new with singers and instrumentalists. The church will look beautiful with many candles lit and there will be refreshments. There will be a retiring collection for Holt and District Dementia Support and the Church Maintenance Fund. We look forward to seeing you there!
LOCAL NEWS
Sheringham & District Philatelic Society -- We are often asked “What do I do with an old stamp collection?” It may be that a collection has been passed to a relative or friend, or that an interest in stamps has waned, or that a collector simply wants to dispose of a surplus. The market is the decider. A high face value, or a fancy price in a catalogue or on eBay means nothing unless a buyer can be found. Sadly, disappointment can follow a visit to a stamp dealer or even contact with us – not sharp practice but honest reality. Rarely, a discovery can exceed hopes.
It works both ways. Our January meeting was a busy trading session for members. Buyers identifying “bargains” to fill gaps in collections and sellers delighted to clear “clutter” = one transaction. On the downside, as one member commented: “We all seem to collect different things” – so, some duplicated stock went unsold. So, what do we do with that? There are charity outlets and auctions who are delighted recipients – it seems that one person’s trash may still be another’s treasure. Not all charities want stamps, but we can advise.
Our AGM takes place on 9th February. The business meeting is deliberately short – who wants to yawn through some report recalling what is already known? Members have an opportunity to review and revise: both decisions and representatives. As our club is noted for friendliness, we anticipate this to be in good spirit. We then have a silent auction – another way of buying and selling. Our new programme will also be revealed – as yet, the Secretary is keeping us in suspense over 9th March onwards!
Our meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at the Church Hall, West Runton starting at 7.30pm. A welcome is guaranteed. For further details please contact Jim Farrell on 01263 721043.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DEADLINE FOR AN ITEM TO BE INCLUDED IN THE FEBRUARY/MARCH EDITION OF QUINTET NEWS WILL BE FRIDAY 16TH JANUARY 2026
Please contact Pam Thompson:
Telephone: 01263 510319 Email: [email protected]
