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Church boiler – help needed
St Leonard’s Church has an oil fired boiler which is in a poor condition and needs to be replaced this year. It is the sole source of heat in the building and its replacement is vital if we are to maintain a warm welcome for regular worshippers and visitors alike. This will result in a significant challenge to church finances in 2016, So we would be very grateful for any financial assistance.
If you are able to hep, please send your donation to the church treasurer; Peter Dennis, 2 Swaffham Road, Mundford, Thetford, IP26 5EH, tel. 01842 878562 or email. Cheques should be made payable to Mundford PCC.
Very many thanks to you all.
Graham Green, Valerie Howarth, Baroness of Breckland
Churchwardens
Almshouse Vacancy
Notice of Vacancy issued by Lady Ashburton’s Ickburgh Almshouses Trust.
A vacancy has occurred in one of the almshouses situated approximately two miles from the centre of Mundford (no public transport). Applications are invited from persons who are in need, hardship or distress and reside in the parishes of Hilborough, Ickburgh, Stanford, Lynford or Mundford. (In exceptional circumstances the Trustees may have discretion to appoint residents who satisfy the need, hardship or distress qualifications but do not meet the other criteria). Applications forms are available from Mr Dick Girling (Chairman), 44 Ashburton Road, Ickburgh, IP26 5JA, tel. 01842 879 864. The closing date for applications is 31st March 2016.
Christmas Tree Lights On
On Saturday 28th November, despite the wet weather, a good crowd turned out to the village green to watch as this year’s Christmas tree and pub lights were switched on. Louise Hillman from Lynford Hotel who had sponsored the tree, had the honour of flicking the switch.
There was Carol Singing by the Village Voices Choir and afterwards the Crown Hotel served mulled wine and mince pies, raising over £100 for charity.
Photos from the event follow.
Mundford Post Office
The Post Office is proposing to move the Mundford branch to a new location – Yallops Butchers & Mace in St Leonard’s Street. If the move goes ahead it will change to a new style Post Office. The opening hours will be the same as those of the shop and virtually all the services will be be the same.
You can read more about the change and share your views by following this link.
The move is supported by your Parish Council.
Macmillan – Thanks
The organisers would like to say a very big thank you to everyone who supported this year’s Coffee Morning. Together we raised the fantastic total of £763, which has all been sent to Macmillan Cancer Support.
Village Hall Booking Clerk
Mundford Village Hall is looking for a volunteer to take on the role of Booking Clerk for the hall. If anyone is interested and would like further information on what the role involves, please call Karen on 07747 561784.
The Village Hall is always looking for new members to help with fundraising events and the general running of the hall. Please call Karen (as above) to discuss further or get further information.
Volunteer Bulb Planters – Thanks
The Councillors would like to thank the trusty team of volunteers who turned up on Saturday 10th October to plant hundreds of spring bulbs in and around Mundford Village, because of your invaluable time and help that you gave to this project the village will again burst into bloom in the spring.
Also on behalf of Mundford Village and the Councillors I would like to say a very special thank you to the family of the late Nancy Gross who donated £200 pounds for the purchase of daffodils and crocuses in memory of Nancy. Members of her family also very kindly turned up to help with the planting of the bulbs.
Here are some photographs of the bulbs being presented to the Parish Council along with all our volunteers.
Volunteer Litter Picker – Thanks
Mundford Parish Council would like to say thank you again to the Volunteer Litter Pickers that turned up on the 30th September to collect the litter in and around Mundford. Your help is always very much appreciated by the Parish Council and the Residents of Mundford.
Christmas Tree Sponsors 2015
AN INVITATION TO ALL LOCAL BUSINESSES TO SPONSOR THE MUNDFORD VILLAGE GREEN CHRISTMAS TREE
This year there will again as in previous years be a beautiful 5 metre high Christmas tree with 1200 festive blue and white bright lights to light up our village green during Christmas and New Year.
Further to this announcement the Parish Council would like to invite all local businesses to consider sponsoring this project by way of a donation big or small which will go towards the cost of the tree. All businesses that make a donation will have their names published in the December Connect along with a huge thank you from the Parish Council. Please note that donations need to be made by the 19th November in order to meet the Connect publishing deadline.
Donations along with your company details will be gratefully accepted at the Parish Office – address below CHEQUES ONLY please made payable to ‘Mundford Parish Council’. Please do not post/put cash through the letter box of the office.
Should you need any further information please contact Pauline Angus – Clerk to the Council.