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Helplines & Utility Emergencies

Electricity UK Power Networks... 0800 316 3105 or Call .......................................... 105 Gas Gas or CO Leak.......... 0800 111 999 Minicom...................... 0800 371 787 Water Supply & Sewerage.... 0345 714 5145

Childline: 24hr. childline.org.uk ..........................................................Freephone 0800 1111 Domestic Abuse: www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk. 24hr Freephone......................0808 200 0247 Floodline: 24hr. flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk.....................................0345 988 1188 LILY: Support For Adults. Activities/Services Directory Experiencing Loneliness/Isolation. www.asklily.org.uk.................................01553 616200 NSPCC: 24hr. Email: help@nspcc.org.uk: nspcc.org.uk.........................................0808 800 5000 Rape Crisis: Crisis Centre Freephone....................................................................0808 802 9999 RSPCA: www.rspca.org.uk. Cruelty Line.................................................................0300 123 4999 Samaritans: 24hr. Freephone From Landline or Mobile.................................................. 116 123

Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Guidance & Support: www.gov.uk/coronavirus NHS. Information & Advice: nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19..................................... 111 Testing Contact Centre: www.nhs.uk/contact-us.................................................................... 119

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Adult Education

Advice (cont.)

College of West Anglia Kings Lynn Campus, Tennyson Avenue www.cwa.ac.uk....................................... 01553 761144

Money Helper. Free & Impartial Advice www.moneyhelper.org.uk....................... 0800 138 7777

Norfolk Adult Education norfolk.gov.uk/education-and-learning.... 0344 800 8020 WEA. Workers’ Educational Association www.wea.org.uk/eastern........................ 0300 303 3464

Advice Citizens Advice Bureau Hanse House South Quay, Kings Lynn www.ncab.org.uk. Advice Line................ 0800 144 8848

Blood Donors NHS Blood & Transplant www.nhsbt.nhs.uk................................... 0300 123 2323

Councils - County Norfolk County. County Hall Martineau Lane, Norwich NR1 2DH www.norfolk.gov.uk................................. 0344 800 8020

Debtline: www.nationaldebtline.org............ 0808 808 4000

Councils - District

LILY. Support For Adults Experiencing Loneliness/Isolation Activities/Services Directory www.asklily.org.uk.................................. 01553 616200

King’s Lynn & West Norfolk Borough www.west-norfolk.gov.uk Kings Court, Chapel Street PE30 1EX Appt Only................................................ 01553 616200

Public Services

Councils - Town & Parish

Libraries

Downham Market Town www.downhammarkettowncouncil.org.uk 15 Paradise Road, Downham Market Clerk: Mrs Elaine Oliver.......................... 01366 387770

Downham Market The Priory Centre, 78 Priory Road Staffed: Tue-Fri 10-6 & Sat 1-4............... 01366 383073

Watlington Parish. Clerk: Sara Porter watlington.norfolkparishes.gov.uk........... 01553 810777

Dentists Find a NHS Dentist & Urgent/Out of Hours Advice www.nhs.uk/service-search...................................... 111

Doctors Boughton Surgery Chapel Road, Boughton......................... 01366 500331 Bridge Street Surgery 30 Bridge Street, Downham Market........ 01366 388888 Howdale Surgery Howdale Road, Downham Market.......... 01366 383405

Norfolk Mobile Library www.norfolk.gov.uk/mobilelibraries........ 01603 222303

Members Of Parliament Norfolk SW. Liz Truss MP www.elizabethtruss.com......................... 01842 766155

Optician Parker Optometrists 5 Wales Court, Downham Market........... 01366 382118

Police Downham Market. All Non-Emergency Calls www.norfolk.police.uk............................................... 101

The Hollies Surgery Downham Market Health Centre Paradise Road........................................ 01366 310301

Victim Care. Norfolk & Suffolk www.nsvictimcare.org............................. 0300 303 3706

NHS 24hr Non-Emergency Calls & Advice................................ 111

Post Office

Dog Warden

To Find A Local Branch: postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder

Lost and Stray Dogs www.west-norfolk.gov.uk........................ 01553 616200

Recycling & Refuse

Employment Centres

General Enquiries www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/yourbins......... 01553 616200

Find a Job: findajob.dwp.gov.uk HelpYouChoose. Age 14-19 Careers Information & Advice helpyouchoose.org

Fire & Rescue

Wereham Recycling Centre Crimplesham Road PE33 9DX Open: Fri to Mon. Apr-Sept 9-5 & Oct-Mar 9-4 Closed: Xmas Boxing & NY Day............. 0344 800 8020

Registration Services

Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service All Non-Emergency Calls www.norfolk.gov.uk/safety...................... 0300 123 1669

Norfolk Registration Service 15 Paradise Road, Downham Market Tuesday 9.30-4.30. Appt Only................ 0344 800 8020

Funerals

Schools & Colleges

R.H Bond Ind Family Run Funeral Director Sailsbury House, Lynn Road Stoke Ferry, Kings Lynn......................... 01366 500241

Denver VC Primary 19 Ryston Road, Denver........................ 01366 383272

Hospitals Queen Elizabeth Gayton Road, King’s Lynn PE30 4ET A&E. 24hr: www.qehkl.nhs.uk................ 01553 613613

Downham Market Academy Bexwell Road.......................................... 01366 389100 Hilgay Riverside Academy Church Road, Hilgay............................... 01366 387685 Hillcrest Primary Bexwell Road, Downham Market............ 01366 388191 www.standbrook-guides.com

Schools & Colleges (cont.)

Social Services (cont.)

Holy Cross CE Primary School Road, Runcton Holme................ 01553 810394

Social Care Team. Adult & Children norfolk.gov.uk/care-support-and-health....0344 800 8020

Iceni Academy Primary Main Street, Hockwold, Thetford............ 01842 828275 Iceni Academy Secondary Stoke Road, Methwold, Thetford............ 01366 728333 Magdalen Academy Park Crescent, Magdalen....................... 01553 810326

Transport National Rail: www.nationalrail.co.uk......... 0345 748 4950 Taxis - see local businesses

Nelson Academy Nursery Road, Downham Market........... 01366 383824

Traveline: traveline.info.............................. 0871 200 2233

Southery Academy Westgate Street, Southery...................... 01366 377205

Veterinary Surgeries

St Martin at Shouldham CE VA Primary Lynn Road, Shouldham.......................... 01366 347260

PDSA: www.pdsa.org.uk............................ 0800 917 2509

Ten Mile Bank Riverside Academy Station Road, Downham Market............. 01366 377310 Watlington Community Primary Rectory Lane, Watlington, King’s Lynn... 01553 810468

Social Services Careline Community Services Supporting You to Live Safely & Independ In Your Own Home................................. 01553 616200

The Crossings Veterinary Centre 8-10 St John’s Way Downham Market PE38 0QQ................. 01366 382219

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Al-Anon. Support For Families & Friends of Problem Drinkers................................ 0800 008 6811

RAF Association Chair: Mr William Bower......................... 01366 380714 Membership Sec: Stan Stabler............... 01366 385370

Alcoholics Anonymous www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk........ 0800 917 7650 Alcoholics Anonymous Salvation Army, Bridge Street................. 01366 386031 Drugs Families Anon: famanon.org.uk.............. 0207 498 4680 Talk to Frank: www.talktofrank.com Text: 82111 or Call............................. 0300 123 6600 Gamblers Anonymous www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk........... 0330 094 0322 Overeaters Anonymous: www.oagb.org.uk Smoking. NHS Smokefree www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking Stop Smoking Service. Norfolk www.smokefreenorfolk.nhs.uk................ 0800 085 4113

Air Ambulance East Anglian Air Ambulance: www.eaaa.org.uk

Air Cadets 1018 (Downham Market) Squadron Cadet Centre, Bexwell Road www.nswingatc.co.uk............................. 01603 427575

Angling Angling Association. Downham Market & District www.dmdaa.co.uk East Anglian Fly Fishing www.facebook.com/groups/EAFlyFishing

Animals & Pets Pact Animal Sanctuary www.pactsanctuary.org.......................... 01362 820775 PDSA: www.pdsa.org.uk............................ 0800 917 2509

RAF Association: www.rafa.org.uk............. 0800 018 2361 RAF Changi Association: www.rafchangi.com ROCA. Royal Observer Corps Association www.rocatwentytwelve.org SSAFA. The Armed Forces Charity Norfolk Email: norfolk.branch@ssafa.org.uk 24hr Answerphone or Call: Tue-Fri 9-12....01603 403322

Army Cadet Force ACFA Enquiries To Join: www.armycadets.com............... 0207 426 8377 Norfolk ACF. Email: ea-nor-info@rfca.org.uk www.facebook.com/NorfolkACF............. 01362 694515

Arts & Crafts Craft Club. Salvation Army, Bridge Street....01366 386031 Downham Art Circle. Chair: Helen Thomas.... 07717 854549 Downham Market Library The Priory Centre, 78 Priory Road......... 01366 383073 Framin’ Art. 35 High St, Downham Market.... 01366 382002 Laina Crafts & Wool Shop 15 High Street, Downham Market........... 01366 383096

Athletics Athletics Norfolk: athleticsnorfolk.org.uk Ryston Runners: www.rystonrunners.org.uk West Norfolk: www.westnorfolkac.co.uk

Aviation West Norfolk Aviation Society www.westnorfolkaviationsociety.org.uk

Archery

Badminton

Grey Goose Archers. Sec: Sean Fox Email: info@greygoosearchery.co.uk..... 01366 381279

Alive Downham Leisure. Bexwell Road...... 01366 386868

Kings Lynn Bowmen. Sec: John Bruce...... 01553 841417

Armed Forces British Korean Veterans Association Mrs Victoria Coldrey............................... 07885 707905 Continued on Page 9

Watlington BC. Watlington Village Hall watlingtonnorfolk.co.uk/recreation.html

Bee Keeping NBKA. Norfolk Beekeepers’ Association www.norfolkbeekeepers.org.uk

Norfolk Animal Care Services Livestock Care Pet & House Sitting Cat Sitting

8-10 St. John's Way, Downham Market, PE38 0QQ 01366 382219 (24 Hours) 'Professional & Personal' Purpose built practice with easy access and ample parking on the outskirts of town Dedicated sterile operating theatre & dental suite Separate dog, cat & isolation ward Find us on Facebook

Small Animal Care Dog Walking Wedding Day Dog Care

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Bell-Ringing Ely Diocesan Association of Church Bell Ringers www.elyda.org.uk

Bereavement Cruse Bereavement Care: www.cruse.org.uk Young Persons: www.hopeagain.org.uk....0808 808 1677 Norwich & Central Norfolk...................... 0333 230 0189 SCARD Support & Care After Road Death & Injury www.scard.org.uk................................... 0345 123 5542 The Compassionate Friends: www.tcf.org.uk For Bereaved Parents & Families........... 0345 123 2304

Care Support (cont.) Norfolk Family Carers www.norfolkfamilycarers.org................... 01603 219924 Norfolk Millennium Trust for Carers www.wecareappeal.co.uk....................... 01603 623958

Charities East Anglian Air Ambulance: www.eaaa.org.uk

Childcare

Winston’s Wish. Freephone Helpline ........ 0808 802 0021

Childcare Information Service www.norfolk.gov.uk/children-and-families Telephone............................................... 0344 800 8020

Blind - Visually Impaired

Childrens Activities

GBR Blind Sailing: www.gbrblindsailing.co.uk RNIB: www.rnib.org.uk............................... 0303 123 9999 Vision Norfolk: www.visionnorfolk.org.uk... 01603 573000

Boules Norfolk County Petanque Association facebook.com/groups/1615510705436624

Bowls Paradise Carpet BC New Members Welcome. Ray Webb...... 01366 384955

Bridge Downham Market www.bridgewebs.com/downhammarketthursday Downham Market Bridge Clubs Ann Taylor.............................................. 01366 388408 Mike Burton............................................. 07784 770879 Downham Market Library www.facebook.com/downhammarketlibrary Telephone............................................... 01366 383073 Monday Bridge Club. Elena Wallace.......... 01366 381317

British Red Cross British Red Cross Mobility Aid Service Short Term Hire Wheelchairs & Other Equipment www.redcross.org.uk.............................. 0300 456 1914

Camra West Norfolk: www.westnorfolk.camra.org.uk Sec: Ian Bailey........................................ 01553 766904

Care Support Headway. The Brain Injury Association headway.org.uk...................................... 0808 800 2244 Continued on Page 11

Downham Market Library www.facebook.com/downhammarketlibrary Telephone............................................... 01366 383073

Churches & Religious Organisations Eternity Church: www.eternitydownham.co.uk Sovereign Centre, Sovereign Way......... 01366 384474 Grace Community Church: www.gccdm.org.uk Methodist. Paradise Road, Downham Market www.facebook.com/DmktMethodist Quakers. Society of Friends Paula Harvey.......................................... 01553 772634 Salvation Army. Bridge Street www.salvationarmy.org.uk/downham-market Telephone............................................... 01366 386031 St Dominic’s RC. 17 Howdale Road........... 01366 382353 St Edmund’s Parish CE Church Road, Downham Market Email: fr.james.mather@gmail.com........ 01366 382187

Community Associations & Centres Care & Repair, Advice on Adaption to Promote an Independent Lifestyle...... 01553 616200 Downham Market Town Hall 6 Market Place, Bridge Street................. 01366 387770 The Jubilee Comm. Ctr. Howdale Rd......... 01366 387770

Community Services LILY: www.asklily.org.uk. Support For Adults Experiencing Loneliness/Isolation Activities/Services Directory................... 01553 616200

Community Transport West Norfolk Community Transport www.wnct.co.uk...................................... 01553 776971 Dial-A-Bus: www.wnct.co.uk/our-services/dial-a-bus Telephone........................................... 01553 770310

Knicat Bakery Telephone: 01366 383708 64 Railway Rd, Downham Market PE38 9EL

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Computers Downham Market Library Free Computer & Wifi Access www.facebook.com/downhammarketlibrary IT Help & Support. Call for Details.......... 01366 383073

Conservation & Wildlife Bat Conservation Trust: www.bats.org.uk Bat Helpline............................................ 0345 130 0228 CPRE Norfolk: www.cprenorfolk.org.uk..... 01603 761660 Fascinating Fens: Fen Folks Fridays www.fascinatingfens.com Email: fascinatingfens@outlook.com Norfolk Bat Survey Loan Bat Monitoring Equipment From Centres Across Norfolk........................... 01842 750050 Norfolk Wildlife Trust www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk............... 01603 625540

Credit Union Eastern Saving & Loans Credit Union: www.eslcu.co.uk

Cribbage Kings Lynn & Downham Market League Sam Tyler................................................ 01553 765524

Cricket Downham Stow: www.facebook.com/downhamstowcc

Croquet Downham Croquet Club New Members Welcome. Jonathan Toye Email: jonathantoye@hotmail.com......... 01366 382280

Cycling Bike Users Group. Kings Lynn & West Norfolk www.klwnbug.co.uk. Trevor.................... 01485 543706

Cycling (cont.) Charlotte’s Tandems Free Loan. For People With Disabilities charlottestandems.weebly.com West Norfolk CTC. Members Group David Beveridge: 07773 011911............ 01553 674124

Deaf - Hearing Impaired Deaf Connexions Minicom ................................................. 01603 661113 Textphone: 07932 069352...................... 01603 660889 Hear for Norfolk. NDA People of All Ages With Hearing Loss www.hearfornorfolk.org.uk...................... 01603 404440 Relay UK. National Text Relay Service www.relayuk.bt.com RNID: www.rnid.org.uk............................... 0808 808 0123 West Norfolk Deaf Association Hearing Support Centre 8 High Street, Downham Market............. 01366 387874 www.wnda.org.uk................................... 01553 773399

Disabilities British Red Cross Mobility Aids, King’s Lynn....................... 01553 766969 Care & Repair. Advice on Adaption to Promote an Independent Lifestyle...... 01553 616200 Careline Community Services Supporting You to Live Safely & Independently In Your Own Home................................. 01553 616200 Charlotte’s Tandems Free Loan. For People With Disabilities charlottestandems.weebly.com Community Sports Foundation www.communitysportsfoundation.org.uk Norwich City FC...................................... 01603 984000 Equal Lives: www.equallives.org.uk........... 01508 491210 Mencap. Learning Disability Helpline......... 0808 808 1111 West Norfolk: www.wnmencap.org.uk.... 01553 776154

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Disabilities (cont.) REMAP. Norfolk West Volunteers Design Custom Made Devices Free of Charge. John Charnock............. 01553 631872 Remap. A Free Service Providing Custom-Made Equipment For Disabled People: www.remap.org.uk

Freemasons (cont.) St Winnold Lodge norfolkfreemasons.org/st-winnold-lodge-3955

Gardening

Scope. The Disability Equality Charity....... 0808 800 3333

Horticultural Society. Downham Market & District Sec: Mrs Maxine Selby........................... 01366 387435

West Norfolk Community Transport www.wnct.co.uk...................................... 01553 776971 Dial-A-Bus: www.wnct.co.uk/our-services/dial-a-bus Telephone.............................................01553 770310

Girlguiding

WNDIS. West Norfolk. Disability Information Service Email: wndis.office@gmail.com www.wndis.org.uk................................... 01553 782558

Drama & Theatre DADS. Downham Amateur Dramatic Society Email: dadsdramauk@gmail.com www.downhamamdram.wordpress.com Downham Market Theatregoers’ & Social Club www.dmtsc.co.uk.................................... 01366 384472

Duke Of Edinburgh Award DofE: www.dofe.org

Environment Environment Agency gov.uk/government/organisations........... 0370 850 6506

Festivals & Shows

Norfolk: www.girlguidingnorfolk.org.uk Trefoil Guild: trefoilguild.co.uk.................... 0207 834 6242

Health Support Alzheimer’s Society: www.alzheimers.org.uk National Helpline..................................... 0300 222 1122 Norfolk & Waveney................................. 01502 514712 Bipolar UK: bipolaruk.org. Email: info@bipolaruk.org Breast Cancer Care breastcancernow.org.............................. 0808 800 6000 Care & Repair. Advice on Adaption to Promote an Independent Lifestyle...... 01553 616200 Careline Community Services Supporting You to Live Safely & Independently In Your Own Home................................. 01553 616200 Cystic Fibrosis Trust: www.cysticfibrosis.org.uk Christine Berwick.................................... 01263 861353 Diabetes UK Eastern Email: eastern@diabetes.org.uk............. 01376 501390

Downham Market Festival facebook.com/downhammarketfestival

Diabetes UK Helpline Email: helpline@diabetes.org.uk www.diabetes.org.uk.............................. 0345 123 2399

The Fens Day/Weekend www.fascinatingfens.com Email: fascinatingfens@outlook.com

LILY. Support For Adults: www.asklily.org.uk Experiencing Loneliness/Isolation Activities/Services Directory................... 01553 616200

Foodbank Eternity Church Sovereign Centre, Sovereign Way Tue 12.30-2.30 & Fri 10.30-12.30........... 01366 384474

Football Community Sports Foundation. Norwich City FC www.communitysportsfoundation.org.uk....01603 984000 Downham Town FC. Memorial Playing Field www.downhamtownfc.com

Meningitis Research Foundation www.meningitis.org. Freephone............. 0808 800 3344 Mind. For Better Mental Health www.mind.org.uk.................................... 0300 123 3393 MS Society: www.mssociety.org.uk........... 0808 800 8000 Muscular Dystrophy UK musculardystrophyuk.org........................ 0800 652 6352 Parkinson’s UK: parkinsons.org.uk............ 0808 800 0303 Rethink Mental Illness: www.rethink.org Advice & Information Service.................. 0300 500 0927 Sexual Health Line www.nhs.uk/live-well/sexual-health........ 0300 123 7123

Freemasons

The Royal Osteoporosis Society www.theros.org.uk. Helpline................... 0808 800 0035

Norfolk Freemasons www.norfolkfreemasons.org.uk.............. 01603 219436

Versus Arthritis Helpline versusarthritis.org................................... 0800 520 0520

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History Discover Downham. Free Entry Downham Market & District Heritage Society The Old Fire Station, 30 Priory Road...... 01366 384428

Natural History Fascinating Fens. Fen Folks Fridays www.fascinatingfens.com Email: fascinatingfens@outlook.com

Ladies’ Groups

Neighbourhood Watch

Downham Market WI: norfolk.thewi.org.uk Contact Norfolk Federation..................... 01603 624580

Safer Stronger Neighbourhood Team........ 0116 402 6111

Leisure & Sports Centres

Parenting Bullying UK: www.bullying.co.uk................ 0808 800 2222

Alive Downham Leisure. Bexwell Road...... 01366 386868

Change4Life: www.nhs.uk/change4life Fun Ideas to Help Kids Stay Healthy...... 0300 123 4567

Life-Saving

ECFS. Early Childhood & Family Service Support for Under 5’s & Their Families In Norfolk ecfs-families@actionforchildren.org.uk... 0344 800 8020

Royal Life Saving Society: www.rlss.org.uk

Markets Local

Families Need Fathers: www.fnf.org.uk .... 0300 030 0363 Family Lives: www.familylives.org.uk......... 0808 800 2222 Gingerbread: www.gingerbread.org.uk ..... 0808 802 0925

Downham Market Bridge Street, Downham Market............. 01366 387770

Home-Start Norfolk Support for Families with Children Under 5 www.homestartnorfolk.org...................... 01603 977040

Mobility Aids

LILY. Support For Adults: www.asklily.org.uk Experiencing Loneliness/Isolation Activities/Services Directory................... 01553 616200

British Red Cross Mobility Aid Service Short Term Hire Wheelchairs & Other Equipment..................................... 0300 456 1914 Care & Repair. Advice on Adaption to Promote an Independent Lifestyle...... 01553 616200

NCT. New Parents & Parents-To-Be www.nct.org.uk....................................... 0300 330 0700 Time Norfolk. The Pregnancy Loss Charity timenorfolk.org.uk................................... 01603 927487

Reading

Careline Community Services Supporting You to Live Safely & Independently In Your Own Home................................. 01553 616200

Monday Book Club. Richard Ehlers........... 01366 388830

Museums & Heritage Centres

Roller Skating

Discover Downham Heritage Centre The Old Fire Station, 30 Priory Road www.discoverdownham.org.uk Regular Events. Free Entry Open: Thur & Fri 10-4, Sat 10-1............. 01366 384428 Fenland & West Norfolk Aviation Museum Old Lynn Road, West Walton, Wisbech facebook.com/fenlandaviationmuseum.. 01945 461771

Music Groups Hilgay Silver Band: www.hilgaysilverband.co.uk Norfolk Music Service www.norfolkmusichub.org.uk.................. 01603 303348 Norfolk Symphony Orchestra: www.nso-uk.co.uk Singers Inspired Community Choir New Members Welcome: www.singersinspired.co.uk Continued on Page 19

Skate Norfolk. Fun Family Roller Skating

Rotary Downham Market Email: downhammarketrotary@hotmail.co.uk www.therotaryclubofdownhammarket.co.uk

Rowing West Norfolk Rowing Club. Sluice Road, Denver wnrc.westnorfolkrowingclub.co.uk

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STEPHENSON SMART (page 2) Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors 1st Floor, 9 Market Place Downham Market PE38 9DG Email: downhammarket@stephenson-smart.com Telephone............................................... 01366 384121

Beds & Bedding

Acupuncture Downham Market Complementary Health Clinic 93 Lynn Rd, Downham Market PE38 9QE Telephone............................................... 01366 383840

Advice Services LILY (page 2) Support For Adults Experiencing Loneliness/Isolation Activities/Services Directory www.asklily.org.uk.................................. 01553 616200

Airport Transfers AIRPORT LINK TAXIS (page 11) West Norfolk’s Number One Choice For Reliable/Punctual/High Quality Taxi Hire....07850 850089 BISHOPS TRAVEL (page 11) 4-8 Seaters Available Telephone: 07767 304684 or.................. 01366 324307 G & M Taxis 24 Nathans Lane, Wimbotsham King’s Lynn PE34 3QU........................... 01366 510810

Art Galleries FRAMIN’ ART (page 10) 35 High Street Downham Market PE38 9HF.................. 01366 382002

BEDS OF PARADISE (page 1) 1 Paradise Road Downham Market PE38 9HS.................. 01366 321252 REEDS HOMESTORE (outside back cover) Bridge Street Downham Market PE38 9DS.................. 01366 382213

Blinds BOURNE BLINDS & FLOORING (page 20) The Vicarage, Church Bank Marshland St. James PE14 8JS............. 01945 430496 REEDS HOMESTORE (outside back cover) Bridge Street Downham Market PE38 9DS.................. 01366 382213

Boarding Kennels & Catteries OCOBO BOARDING KENNELS (page 8) Hill House, Lynn Road Shouldham, Thorpe. Fully Licensed....... 01366 347303

Builders A Sharman & Son Construction Ltd General Builder, New Builds Extension, Groundworks etc., Mobile: 07880 716982............................ 01366 377571 S. I. COPSON (page 18) Offering a Wide Spectrum of Work Local, Family Run Mobile: 07521 080001............................ 01366 321120

Bakers

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Goddards of Norfolk 4 Wales Court Downham Market PE38 9JZ................... 01366 388377

Local Businesses

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Complementary Therapies

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Downham Market Complementary Health Clinic 93 Lynn Road Downham Market PE38 9QE.................. 01366 383840

Cakes

Conservatories

KNICAT BAKERY LTD (page 10) 64 Railway Road Downham Market PE38 9EL.................. 01366 383708

Car Body Repairs see also garage Chris Brown Body Repairs Trafalgar Industrial Estate Downham Market PE38 9SW................. 01366 386608

Care Services LILY (page 2) Support For Adults Experiencing Loneliness/Isolation Activities/Services Directory www.asklily.org.uk.................................. 01553 616200

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ADMIRAL WINDOWS & FIRE ESCAPES LTD (page 12) Specialising in Low Maintenance Replacement Windows, Doors & Conservatories......... 01553 840217 BUDGET WINDOWS (page 14) 90 Sluice Road, Denver Downham Market PE38 0DZ Mobile: 07974 723783............................ 01366 384575

Cookshops REEDS HOMESTORE (outside back cover) Bridge Street Downham Market PE38 9DS.................. 01366 382213

Councils see public services on pages 3-4

Curtains REEDS HOMESTORE (outside back cover) Bridge Street Downham Market PE38 9DS.................. 01366 382213

Cycles

Olympic Carpets 214 Main Road, West Winch King’s Lynn PE33 0NP........................... 01553 840219

M-BIKES DOWNHAM MARKET (page 10) 6 High Street Downham Market PE38 9DB.................. 01366 321269

REEDS HOMESTORE (outside back cover) Bridge Street Downham Market PE38 9DS.................. 01366 382213

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Churches

A.T. Johnson 46-48 Bridge Street Downham Market PE38 9JE www.atjohnson.co.uk.............................. 01366 383407

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Clubs & Organisations see pages 7-19

Community Support LILY (page 2) Support For Adults Experiencing Loneliness/Isolation Activities/Services Directory www.asklily.org.uk.................................. 01553 616200

BARKERS DBS LTD (page 18) The Green, Downham Market PE38 9DY www.barkersdbs.co.uk............................ 01366 382525

Doctors see public services on page 4

Dog Grooming POSH DOG GROOMING (page 8) 43A High Street Downham Market PE38 9HF.................. 07818 071033 www.standbrook-guides.com

Domestic Appliances

Electricians

FIX UP MY APPLIANCE (page 20) Domestic Appliance Repair & Servicing Call Graham: 07760 782202................... 01553 813050

G.A.C. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS (page 20) For All Your Electrical Needs.................. 01366 385063 Andrew.................................................... 07852 298069 Graham................................................... 07841 715464

KEVIN SMITH DOMESTIC APPLIANCES (page 20) Repairs to Washing Machines, Tumble Dryers Dishwashers & Cookers......................... 01553 827568

Doors

Harnwell Electrical Ltd The Granary, St Peters Road Upwell, Wisbech, Cambs PE14 9EH Email: enquiries@harnwell-electrical.co.uk Telephone............................................... 01945 773207

ADMIRAL WINDOWS & FIRE ESCAPES LTD (page 12) Specialising in Low Maintenance Replacement Windows, Doors & Conservatories......... 01553 840217

Ken Perry Electrical Domestic, Commercial & Industrial Work Carried Out Mobile: 07831 145629............................ 01366 385999

BUDGET WINDOWS (page 14) 90 Sluice Road, Denver Downham Market PE38 0DZ Mobile: 07974 723783............................ 01366 384575

MG BUILDING MAINTENANCE (page 18) Qualified Electricians Friendly & Reliable Service..................... 01553 771701

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MG PLUMBING & HEATING (page 20) Qualified Electricians Friendly & Reliable Service..................... 01553 771701

The Window Repair Man Specialising in uPVC Window & Door Repairs 30yrs Exp. Mobile: 07775 832545.......... 01366 311493

Neil Whicker Electrical Services Ltd 31 Burnham Rd, Downham Market PE38 9SF Mobile: 07774 109177............................ 01366 388323

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Estate Agents

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Ashton Roberts 19A High St, Downham Market PE38 9DA www.ashtonroberts.co.uk....................... 01366 388991

Driveways COVELL CONSTRUCTION (page 14) 90 Sluice Road, Denver Downham Market PE38 0DZ Mobile: 07974 723783............................ 01366 384575 Supreme Surfacing Meadow View, Black Horse Road Clenchwarton, King’s Lynn PE34 4DN Email: admin@supremesurfacing.co.uk. Telephone............................................... 01553 771342 TOTAL FENCING & GARDENING SERVICES (page 23) All Types of Fencing, Gates, Turfing Driveways, Patios Etc., Fully Insured..... 07401 231542

KING & PARTNERS (page 2) 9 Market Place Downham Market PE38 9DG................. 01366 385588

Event Hire THE FARMHOUSE AT FINCHAM (page 10) Lynn Road, King’s Lynn PE33 9HE........ 01366 347747

Fabric Shops Sewing Room 1 Lynn Road Downham Market PE38 9NJ.................. 01366 387147

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Cooper & Elms 30 Tower Street King’s Lynn PE30 1EJ............................ 01553 774798

FENCE DOCTORS LTD (page 22) Installation & Repairs For All Types Of Fences & Gates........... 07956 265451

REEDS HOMESTORE (outside back cover) Bridge Street Downham Market PE38 9DS.................. 01366 382213

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LODGE TYRE (page 12) Trafalgar Ind. Est., Sovereign Way Downham Market PE38 9SW................. 01366 385566

REEDS HOMESTORE (outside back cover) Bridge Street Downham Market PE38 9DS.................. 01366 382213

P.B. AUTO REPAIRS (page 12) Paradise Road, Downham Market PE38 9JE Mobile: 07594 694870............................ 01366 386200

Florists

Garden Buildings

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CABINS UNLIMITED NORWICH (page 23) Stone Cross Lane Downham Market PE38 0AD.................. 01366 610850

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Gift Shops

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REEDS HOMESTORE (outside back cover) Bridge Street Downham Market PE38 9DS.................. 01366 382213

Funeral Directors R.H Bond Ind. Family Run Funeral Directors Sailsbury House, Lynn Road Stoke Ferry, Kings Lynn PE33 9SW www.rhbondfunerals.co.uk..................... 01366 500241

Furniture LIVING IN PARADISE (page 1) 48-50 High Street Downham Market PE38 9HH.................. 01366 321252 REEDS HOMESTORE (outside back cover) Bridge Street Downham Market PE38 9DS.................. 01366 382213

Garage Doors CVH IMPROVEMENTS (page 18) Electric Garage Doors. 7 Year Warranty Free No Obligation Quote....................... 07787 127586 FENLAND GARAGE DOORS (page 18) East Anglia’s Premier Garage Door Company Supply, Installation & Repair................... 0800 061 2636

Garage Services see also car Chris Brown Body Repairs Trafalgar Industrial Estate Downham Market PE38 9SW................. 01366 386608 KERRY MOTOR SERVICES (page 12) Unit 5, Fairfield Road, Downham Market Mobile: 07747 773579............................ 01366 381337

Glass & Glazing The Window Repair Man Specialising in uPVC Window & Door Repairs 30yrs Exp. Mobile: 07775 832545.......... 01366 311493

Groundworks CF PLANT HIRE LTD (page 24) For All Your Plant Hire & Construction Needs Reliable & Professional........................... 07951 794373 COVELL CONSTRUCTION (page 14) 90 Sluice Road, Denver Downham Market PE38 0DZ Mobile: 07974 723783............................ 01366 384575 HALLS GROUNDWORKS LTD (page 24) All Building & Construction Work Call for a No Obligation Quote................ 07877 812325 S. I. COPSON (page 18) Offering a Wide Spectrum of Work Local, Family Run Mobile: 07521 080001............................ 01366 321120

Guttering & Fascias BUDGET WINDOWS (page 14) 90 Sluice Road, Denver Downham Market PE38 0DZ Mobile: 07974 723783............................ 01366 384575

Hardware Retailers A.T. Johnson 46-48 Bridge Street Downham Market PE38 9JE www.atjohnson.co.uk.............................. 01366 383407 www.standbrook-guides.com

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Helplines

Libraries see public services on page 4

Lighting REEDS HOMESTORE (outside back cover) Bridge Street Downham Market PE38 9DS.................. 01366 382213

see public services on page 3

Home Accessories REEDS HOMESTORE (inside back cover) Bridge Street Downham Market PE38 9DS.................. 01366 382213

Hospitals see public services on page 4

Hotels

Locksmiths A & S Locksmiths Domestic & Commercial Mobile Service Reliable & Efficient. 24hrs....................... 07745 737955

M.O.T. Stations KERRY MOTOR SERVICES (page 12) Unit 5, Fairfield Road, Downham Market Mobile: 07747 773579............................ 01366 381337

Maps

THE FARMHOUSE AT FINCHAM (page 10) Lynn Road, King’s Lynn PE33 9HE........ 01366 347747 see centre pages 16-17

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Landscape Gardeners CGM GROUP (page 21) Reed House, Karoo Close Bexwell Business Park Downham Market PE38 9GA.................. 01366 388738

Lawn & Turf Care CGM GROUP (page 21) Reed House, Karoo Close Bexwell Business Park Downham Market PE38 9GA.................. 01366 388738

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Massage Downham Market Complementary Health Clinic 93 Lynn Road Downham Market PE38 9QE.................. 01366 383840

Mortgages MILLAR MORTGAGES (page 2) 9 Market Place Downham Market PE38 9DG................. 01366 385588

Opticians PARKER OPTOMETRISTS (page 6) 5 Wales Court Downham Market PE38 9JZ................... 01366 382118

Ashton Roberts 19A High St, Downham Market PE38 9DA www.ashtonroberts.co.uk....................... 01366 388991

Osteopathy

KING & PARTNERS (page 2) 9 Market Place Downham Market PE38 9DG................. 01366 385588

Downham Market Complementary Health Clinic 93 Lynn Road Downham Market PE38 9QE.................. 01366 383840

Local Businesses

Outdoor Living NORFOLK LEISURE LIFESTYLE LTD (inside front cover) Garage Lane, Setchey King’s Lynn PE33 0AX............................ 01553 811717

Patios COVELL CONSTRUCTION (page 14) 90 Sluice Road, Denver Downham Market PE38 0DZ Mobile: 07974 723783............................ 01366 384575 TOTAL FENCING & GARDENING SERVICES (page 23) All Types of Fencing, Gates, Turfing Driveways, Patios Etc., Fully Insured..... 07401 231542

Pet Services NORFOLK ANIMAL CARE SERVICES (page 8) Pet & House Sitting, Dog Walking Livestock & Small Animal Care............... 07881 365347

Picture Framing FRAMIN’ ART (page 10) 35 High Street Downham Market PE38 9HF.................. 01366 382002

Plant & Tool Hire CF PLANT HIRE LTD (page 24) For All Your Plant Hire & Construction Needs Reliable & Professional........................... 07951 794373

Plumbing & Heating

Public Services see pages 3-5

Removals & Storage ACORN REMOVALS & STORAGE (page 24) Specialising in Domestic Storage and Removals......................................... 01485 520456

Residential Homes see care services

Restaurants THE FARMHOUSE AT FINCHAM (page 10) Lynn Road, King’s Lynn PE33 9HE........ 01366 347747

Schools & Colleges for state schools see public services on pages 4-5

Sheds CABINS UNLIMITED NORWICH (page 23) Stone Cross Lane Downham Market PE38 0AD.................. 01366 610850

Skip Hire FREEDOM RECYCLING (page 24) Freedom Farm, Cowles Drove Hockwold, Thetford IP26 4JQ................. 01842 828888

MG PLUMBING & HEATING (page 20) Boilers: Install, Breakdown & Repair Bathrooms, Heating Systems Etc.,......... 01553 771701

Soft Furnishings

Police

REEDS HOMESTORE (outside back cover) Bridge Street Downham Market PE38 9DS.................. 01366 382213

see public services on page 4

Pressure Washing TOTAL FENCING & GARDENING SERVICES (page 23) Patios, Driveways & Paths Reliable, Friendly & Local....................... 07401 231542

Property Maintenance MG BUILDING MAINTENANCE (page 18) Painting & Decorating, Carpentry, Tiling Plastering, Fencing, Electrics Etc.,......... 01553 771701

Sports Injuries Downham Market Complementary Health Clinic 93 Lynn Road Downham Market PE38 9QE.................. 01366 383840

Taxis & Private Hire AIRPORT LINK TAXIS (page 11) West Norfolk’s Number One Choice For Reliable/Punctual/High Quality Taxi Hire. Mobile..................................................... 07850 850089 www.standbrook-guides.com

Taxis & Private Hire (cont.)

Wall Maps

BISHOPS TRAVEL (page 11) 4-8 Seaters Available Telephone: 07767 304684 or.................. 01366 324307

STANDBROOK GUIDES (page 6) Unique & Clear Street Maps in Durable PVC www.standbrook-guides.com.................. 01454 315774

G & M Taxis 24 Nathans Lane, Wimbotsham King’s Lynn PE34 3QU........................... 01366 510810

Television Sales & Service

Washing Machine Repairs see domestic appliances

Joe Sisto TV DVD Audio & Satellite Let us fix it before you throw it away! Sales, Set-up & Repairs Mobile: 07785 746682............................ 01760 722168

FIX UP MY APPLIANCE (page 20) Domestic Appliance Repair & Servicing Call Graham: 07760 782202................... 01553 813050

Timber Merchants

Waste Clearance

STOKE FERRY TIMBER LTD (page 23) Boughton Road North, Stoke Ferry Kings Lynn PE33 9BF............................. 01366 500505

D & D ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (page 24) Drain Rodding, Septic Tank Emptying Drain Clearance Etc., 07920 238510...... 01945 773757

Tree Surgeons CGM GROUP (page 21) Arboriculture Association Approved Reed House, Karoo Close Bexwell Business Park Downham Market PE38 9GA.................. 01366 388738 FOUR SEASONS TREE SERVICES (page 22) Professional & Qualified Over 25yrs Exp Mobile: 07771 707921............................ 01353 721665 RICHARD EBBS TREE CARE (page 22) Free Quotations, Emergency Work Over 25yrs Exp. Mob: 07775 601910..... 01366 388462

Tuition West Norfolk Tuition-Including Online Tuition Units 5-6 Castle Yard, Wesleyan Lodge Mews High St, Downham Market Mobile: 07774 551452............................ 01366 384778

Tyres & Exhausts Central Tyre Ltd Unit 4, Fairfield Road Downham Market PE38 9ET.................. 01366 382713 LODGE TYRE (page 12) Trafalgar Ind. Est., Sovereign Way Downham Market PE38 9SW................. 01366 385566

Veterinary Surgeons THE CROSSINGS VETERINARY CENTRE (page 8) 8-10 St John’s Way Downham Market PE38 0QQ................. 01366 382219 Local Businesses

Wedding Services THE FARMHOUSE AT FINCHAM (page 10) Lynn Road, King’s Lynn PE33 9HE........ 01366 347747

Window & Door Repairs THE WINDOW MEDIC (page 18) Specialising in Double Glazing Repairs & New Window Installation..................... 01366 380777 The Window Repair Man Specialising in uPVC Window & Door Repairs 30yrs Exp. Mobile: 07775 832545.......... 01366 311493

Windows ADMIRAL WINDOWS & FIRE ESCAPES LTD (page 12) Specialising in Low Maintenance Replacement Windows, Doors & Conservatories......... 01553 840217 BUDGET WINDOWS (page 14) 90 Sluice Road, Denver Downham Market PE38 0DZ Mobile: 07974 723783............................ 01366 384575 The Window Repair Man Specialising in uPVC Window & Door Repairs 30yrs Exp. Mobile: 07775 832545.......... 01366 311493

Wool Shops Laina Crafts & Wool Shop 15 High Street Downham Market PE38 9DA.................. 01366 383096

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