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St Ethelbert's Church Renovated

2011 turned out to be quite a year for Thurton Church, not least because of all the work on the building.

First of all a section of the ceiling fell down at the west end of the church: this was expertly repaired by Mark Buckland. Then the south window nearest the main door which had been deteriorating for some time, was removed for several weeks while it was repaired. Finally the church had to be shut for a number of weeks while it was completely redecorated throughout. Everything was back in place and shipshape again in time for the Christmas carol-cum-toy service at the beginning of December, and the biggest Christingle congregation ever on Christmas Eve.

We are very grateful to the Friends of Thurton Church whose unceasing efforts raise enough funds to allow such repairs to be undertaken. Care for the fabric of the church is a never ending task - there is always some project in hand. If you care for your local church, why not consider joining the Friends (contact Lynton on 480629). The church is always open: join us for Sunday services (see Eleven Says for details) or for a short form of Morning Prayer at 9 am on Wednesdays. Or come any time to enjoy the peace and quiet of the renovated building.

The Tiffin Day Nursery and Preschool in the Old School building

When the Old School came up for sale in October 2010, the owners saw an opportunity to bring a beautiful old, community based building back to life. "We had passed the building for years wondering why it lay empty for so long. So when the opportunity arose to purchase it, we jumped at the chance. We immediately saw 'The Old School' as an opportunity to take on a new generation of children." After nine months of sales negotiations, six months of drilling, lots of banging and fixing, 'The Old School' has been beautifully brought back to life as 'The Tiffin Day Nursery and Preschool' offering fulltime, part-time and term time childcare for children aged 2 years to 5 years. "We are delighted that we have restored 'The Old School' and it has been lovely to hear our new intake of pupils enjoy the bright new contemporary environment we have created".

If you would like further information about The Tiffin Day Nursery and Preschool contact Helen Banham on 01508 484040.

Digital Switchover Help Scheme

The Tacolneston TV transmitter will be switching from analogue to digital in November. Help is available for vulnerable domestic consumers. Norfolk Rural Community Council is supporting the local switchover help scheme. Support could potentially be retuning an existing TV to providing and installing a set top box, or even a new aerial. People are eligible for help if they are: age 75 or over, or have lived in a care home for at least 6 months, or get disability living allowance, Attendance Allowance or Mobility Supplement, or are registered blind or partially sighted. The help costs £40 for most people but is free to those people in the above list who also get one of the following means tested benefits: Pension Credit, Income Support, Income-related employment and support allowance, Income based Jobseekers allowance. To get help you can make a free call to 0800-4085900. Norfolk RCC are looking for volunteers who would be willing to get involved and attend a free training workshop at Norfolk RCC offices. To find out more call enry Meiklejohn tel: 01362-698216 or email.

Thurton Parish Plan

If you have recently moved to Thurton, here is a copy of Thurton Parish Plan (2006). You can also email us.