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Watton & District Rotary Club is
currently celebrating its 60th year
having formed in 1954. As part ofthe ongoing Diamond Jubileecelebrations, the annual
presidents handover meeting was
held in the Queens Hall of Friday27th June. Over 100 invitationswere handed out to leading
businesses and organisations in thevicinity which were identified as
having had some association withthe club at some time in the recentor distant past. Although it the
response from the larger businessand organisations was somewhatdisappointing, 83 attendees
enjoyed a hog roast supper andwitnessed outgoing president, Roy
Challand, hand the symbols of
office to Francis Ulrych, a farmer
from Griston, whom, in turn,bestowed the vice presidentspendant on Paul Chubbock, amotor engineer of Shipdham.Guests included Watton TownMayor, the Chairman ofBreckland Council, the President
of the Wayland AgriculturalSociety and Chair, Deputy Chair
and Secretary of the ShowCommittee. With the inauguratingmembers back in 1954 being
mainly leading High Streetretailers and service businesses itwas a particular pleasure for us to
have one of them, Ann Durrant,present at the celebration; she
remembers almost every face, and
name, on the picture of that
inaugural meeting.A highlight of the evening was arendition by club members of theRotary Song. Researching the
clubs archives, Lesley Cowlingwrote the very clever 5-verse andchorus song illustrating the clubs
history and activities; husbandRotarian Peter Cowling arranged
the ditty to the tune of DelaneysDonkey, and coached members inthe nuances of performance. The
words of the song and additionalpictures of the Handover Meetingcan be seen on the clubs website:www.wattonrotary.org.ukThe next Diamond Jubilee
celebratory function
afternoon of comedy
Queens Hall on afternoon, 7th Septembeacclaimed Norfolk comeof Pat Nearney and
Platton were a great suclast years Watton Festiv
by popular request we
invited them back as part new Pig in the Wheelb
tour. Tickets are just 6.booked (available in Afrom 1st August). Th
before, on the 6th Septemare running the QueenCoffee morning. Come
and join in the fun!Martin Anscombe
Watton Rotary Roundup
BrecklandNordicWalking
Breckland Nordic Walking is gaining paceand numbers, following previous taster and
course sessions. Local walks, with further
teaching are organised around local villagesfor those who have previously completed a
course.Nordic walking is a growing activity forall ages, all surfaces and all weather,
offering many benefits above normalwalking including a full body workout by
using up to 90% of skeletal muscles, tonesupper and lower limbs, improves balanceand agility with the use of poles and helps
improve mental well being. No expensive
equipment is required, poles wprovided. Take your first step to a healthier li
by booking your place on a FREEsession being held on Saturday
September 9.30am -12.00 at Watton Centre.
Please contact Kate, an InternationBritish Nordic Walking Instructor on071544 or visit the new web page:www.brecklandnordicwalking.co.uk
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CREAM TEAChequers. Chequers Lane
Saham Toney
Aug 30th -2pm onwards
Tickets 5
Available from 01953 88394
or the Churchwardens
Rafe, games, cakes and an up cycling
All welcome
The continuingstory of WattonMedical PracticeComment from the EditorI would like thank all of you who got in touch
with me after last month's editorial. Let me makeit quite clear from the start that there has beenvery little negative comment on the quality of
medical care given by the doctors, indeed, verymany people praised the treatment they havereceived.
From the feedback I have received there are twostrands to the experiences with Watton Medical
Practice. Firstly there is a great deal of anger fromthose people who have been de-registered; both atthe way it was done and what it means for them.
And secondly, a great number of people,unaffected by de-registration are very unhappywith the service they receive from the practice. An
almost universal response has been how unhappypatients are with what might best be described asthe surgerypatient interface and the
administrative support with prescriptions, hospitaltest results and the appointment making process.Dealing first with the de-registered patients, fromthose readers who have registered at another
surgery, I have heard nothing but admiration fortheir new 'home' and the way they have beenreceived and in a number of cases now, readers
who have had cause to visit their surgery, havegone out of their way to say happy they have beenwith the service they have received.For some however, the situation is not so good. Afair number have been required to register at East
Harling, which also has a second surgery atKenninghall. If, as is the case for some readers,you are old, don't drive and there is no community
car service, the only option to visit the doctor is bytaxi. One reader who contacted me had to pay a60 fare; the person said they have a chronic
condition that requires several visits per monthand now do not know how they are going to
afford it.I don't think its overdramatic to say that this
person will be denied medical care on the basis of
their ability to pay and in this day and age that isplainly wrong.For some then, the move has been something of a
blessing in disguise. For the rest of us, who stillrely on Watton Medical Practice, what hope is
there that the issues you have raised with me willbe addressed?
Well, if the de-registration has lightened th
on the Practice then we can hope that there a dramatic improvement in service.
If there isn't, what can you do?In the first instance you should complain Practice Manager at Watton Medical PracticIf you feel that your complaint hasn't
resolved to your satisfaction then you can wNHS England Complaints, PO Box
REDDITCH, B97 9PT or telephone: 0302233. I understand NHS East Anglia hav
that they have no power to intervene running of services at Watton (should that subject of a complaint and deemed appropri
Then there is the Parliamentary and
Service Ombudsman; their role is to invecomplaints that individuals have been t
unfairly or have received poor servicegovernment departments and other
organisations and the NHS in England.telephone number is: 0345 015 4033. Theare Monday Friday 8:30am -5:30pm.Watton Medical Practice is a privatel
business contracted by NHS to provide take from the above that the Ombu
investigates comlaints about the NHS but nprivate organisations the NHS contracts to p
medical services.So if your complaint is about any subjectthan the direct medical care you receive f
doctor, the only people you can complainWatton Medical Practice.Breckland Council have examined the issue
as I write, their report is still some days awafeel they have no power to intervene and alt
they may be able to bring some clarity thnot able to change things.I have only two things I can suggest that
help you. The first is to write to George FrMP. Only he can take your views to the
where it really counts, Westminster. His add8 Damgate Street, Wymondham, Norfolk. 0BQAnd secondly, and perhaps potentially theeffective, is to communicate with the Care QCommission who say If you have exper
poor care, or know that poor care is
provided somewhere you can report it
anonymously if you wish. You can also
when you feel you have received good careTelephone 03000 61 61 61 Email:[email protected] or fill in the webwww.cqc.org.uk/share-your-experience-findBut what ever you do please keep telling me
your experiences at Watton and elsewhere.Good and bad.
RocklandsCommunity ShopAt the time of this article going to print we are
happy to announce that the front of the shop hasnow been painted, thanks to Alan Johnson andwe are just waiting for the new Rocklands
Community Shop sign to be erected and thatwill be everything finished.We are happy to announce that we have added
Bunnings fish to our list of local Norfolk suppliers
and this is proving to be very popular.Some people are still not aware of the brilliant
Post Office service that we are now offering. ThePost Office is open all the hours that the shop is
open, so it means you can actually get your CarTax done on a Sunday morning up until 1pm,Saturday afternoon until 5.30pm, or when you
come home from work during the week up to6.30pm. The shop opens weekdays and Saturdaysat 7.30am and 8.30am on Sundays.The shop also offers a unique personalised cardservice, via Shirley cards which are sold in aid
of the Rocklands Community Shop. If youknow of a special occasion coming up and you
would like to send a card especially relating toit, just ring 01953 488567, or leave details ofwhat you would like at the counter. A child canhave a card with the age, name and even photo
put on to it. A special verse can be added to anycard and a card can be made up to suit any
hobby etc., Depending on how much work isneeded an additional charge of between 50p to
1 may be added to normal prices, which rangefrom 1 -2.50 for a fancy enhanced 3D card.
Any purchase of these cards act as a sdonation into the shop funds and the cardusually be ready the following day. As summer is approaching, many oVolunteers are going off on holidays and we
desperate need of more volunteers to sign ushop will not be able to open unless it has
one volunteer on at every shift. If you could3 hours a weeks or more, please enquire counter. All volunteers find it a very enj
experience and training is always on hand.If you have not yet visited the Rock
Community Shop, please come along aare sure you will enjoy the experienthere is something that is not stocked th
would like to see, speak to somebody bthe counter and if at all possible we willget it in for you. We are situated in the S
off the B1077 near Ridgeons, whichgood landmark.
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The Wayland Partnership Development Trust has
received 9,900 from the Heritage Lottery Fund(HLF) for a project, World War One in Wayland.
Awarded through HLFs First World War: then andnow programme, the project will focus on the impact
of World war One in the Wayland area.The project aims to research the impact of the War onthis close-knit, isolated rural community. It aims not
only to discover more about the experiences of thosewho left the villages, farms, estates and the town toserve, but also how the loss of so many impacted on
rural life. What effect did it have on the lives of thoseleft behind? How did it impact on the roles of women?
Family history research indicates a complexrelationship between our parishes through marriageand the movement of workers between estates. Were
the killed and wounded more closely related than atfirst might appear, thus making the losses felt on awider scale? How did the survivors fit back into
society? What impact did it have on children? Wehope to gain better understanding of the impact of the
war in a rural area, where, although not suffering themore widely publicised effects such as thoseexperienced in towns, nevertheless would have been
just as devastating. The project will enable localpeople to come together to come together to preserve
the memories and heritage of the people of Waylandwho lived through the First World War. Volunteerswill collect photographs, newspaper clippings,
documents, letters and photos of keepsakes, as well asfamily tales passed down to help them build a clear
picture of what life was really like.
With help from professionals, the information
gathered will be digitally recorded. We plan to use arange of specially created online archive sites so that
everyone may access the information and contributeinformation in a variety of ways. We welcome
photographs and other documents which can bedigitally copied to add to the local archive and also theopportunity to create audio recordings of local
memories and information. In addition we plan toproduce a commemorative written record and hold acommemorative event.
Commenting on the award Bronwen Tyler said Weare thrilled to have received the support of the Heritage
Lottery Fund and are excited at the prospect ofdiscovering how the Wayland community fared duringsuch a momentous and tragic period in its history. We
will be holding a launch event at The ChristianCommunity Centre, High Street, Watton on August4th from 9.30am to 12noon, which is also the
anniversary of the day WWI was declared.The head of the HLF in the East of England, Robyn
Llewellyn, said: The impact of the First World Warwas far reaching, touching and shaping every corner ofthe UK and beyond. The Heritage Lottery Fund has
already invested more than 56million in projects large and small -that are marking this Centenary. Our
new small grants programme is enabling even morecommunities like those involved in World War One inWayland to explore the continuing legacy of this
conflict and help local young people in particular tobroaden their understanding of how it has shaped our
modern world.
Third Heritage Lottery award forWayland Partnership
Peace Celebrations in Thompson in 1919 on the Cricket Field between Green Farm and the Council Houses
REE Hip Hopusicojects inatton forung peopleorfolk and Suffolks number onehip-hop artist, is organising four
f music projects for the youngin Watton in the school holidays.
re a Hip-hop choir (a chance to
singing and vocal percussion /xing crew) 21st & 22nd August
The Music Mash Up (anunity to make sounds and beatsanything) on the 28th & 29th
. These will be running at thehall and will be free to attend
ng sessions are for 8 - 12yrs oldfrom 10am to 1pm.
n the afternoon from 1.30pm -
m for 13-18yrs old.
akeelsop Your
ummerdventure
an animal-tastic summer atp Farm Park! Summer holidaysem terribly long, so if you are
ring what to do with the children,o Melsop Farm Park and take the
ut of entertaining them!the smallest mouths to the
t, everyone needs feeding.
er you like cute guinea pigsbbits or prefer our rare breedyour little ones can cuddle and
eed some huge personalities!weeks pass by, baby animals
and more babies arrive, so
sure to be somebody new toevery time you visit. Its
g with all the sights andof the farm and we guarantee
he whole family will be
ined.a long day making new friends,
n relax in our friendly caf orhe gift shop for that special
t or souvenir. Weve gothing for everyone at MelsopPark. We also take bookings for
ay parties and with indoor andr play areas, its the perfectn for that special day,
ver the weather!at way to learn more abouts and rare breeds, it couldnt
re fun. With so many things tod do, youll want to come back
after time.ore information contact MelsopPark, Ellingham Road, Scoulton,
gham. Tel: 01953 851943.
Diabetes UKWe welcomed back to our July meeting a regular
visitor to our group Radha Chilleystone, Podiatrist,who is well known to several of our members in her
professional capacity. She brought along a coupleof examples of the type of shoes that people with
Diabetes should be wearing, as well as leaflets,
some specialist footwear catalogues, and a lot ofgood, practical advice about foot care -even if youdo not have Diabetes! Good foot care is so
important if you are a Diabetic to try and helpprevent major problems that can arise in some
people further down the line. Radha also answeredsome of our members queries too and John did not
put his foot in it at all!!We hope to have as our speaker at our next meeting
Tobi Amanasun, Pharmacist from Boots in Watton.As usual our meetings start at 10.15am at the
Pentecostal Church Watton, (and we thank them forthe generous use of their facilites each month), on
Monday August 11th.
For details of this or any information about thegroup, please phone Helen 01953 884713, leave a
message and I will get back to you as soon aspossible.
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Quick LookundBITER
doubt the biggest talking point in thew weeks has been the compulsory
of patients from the Watton surgery,
has even been featured in the national
not been affected personally as I do not
Watton, but in a neighbouring village,
onsider it fortunate that I am registered
Swaffham surgery. Nevertheless, for
twenty years I have been part of a band
nteers who regularly transport elderly
o their doctors in this area, from which
earned that, of all the surgeries I have
visit, the Watton one has earned the
mplaints, not I may add, in respect of
ual medical care, but in the general
tration.
ance, although patients were delivered
y five minutes before their
ment time, they were often still in the
area over an hour or two later. Inthere was always an increasing
y for the patients to obtain an
ment in the first place.
widely assumed that the move to new
s would solve the problems, but
improvements were made, as time
it became obvious that there were too
patients for efficient handling to be
, and with the new building projects in
bringing more people on to the lists,
ng had to be done.
although the measure to de-register
atients not actually resident in Watton
ather drastic, it does make good sense
other surgeries if they have spare
.
f course, rather a blow to those who
en on the Watton list for many years,
a transfer to Swaffham can ensure
nt more promptly then any initial
nience will have been worthwhile.
has to be born in mind that there is
lot of building going on in the
am area, so let us hope that the current
s do not repeat themselves there.
ere in the world things are things just
do not seem to make sense.
The Chancellor tells us that the economy has
recovered and we are doing well, yet on every
front we find that cuts are having to be made,
whether on education, defence, hospitals, the
police, or whatever.
At the same time, each day some millions are
earmarked for some new project. Where do
these countless millions come from ?
At least some fortunes have been made over
the last few years, if the sums passing through
the auction houses are anything to go by. 5.6
million for a stamp, 7 million for a painting,
many thousands for a tennis dress that was
featured in a poster forty years ago (even that
was only made notable because the girl
modelling it appeared to be not wearing
anything beneath it).
All these enormous sums paid just so that the
new owners can say that they have something
no one else possesses. That dress, for instance,
who will want to see it anyway, its just a
dress, a very ordinary one at that ?
On a more down to earth level, surely
something should be done about the blatant
profiteering of the fuel stations on our
motorways. On a recent journey I saw that the
usual price for petrol (4star) was about 131.9per litre, while at the big motorway service
stop, the price had gone up to 139.9
Disgusting !
The World Cup has come and gone, with
England not even passing the group stage, but
at least the team gained some approval for
their much improved performances, the young
arrivals giving hope for the future. Of course
the so-called pundits criticised the defenders
for not managing to keep clean sheets, failing
to give any credit to the brilliant finishing by
opposing forwards. One can note that these
critics have never actually won any World Cup
medals themselves !
Nearer to home we have had the spectacle of
the Tour de France, which seems to have
thrilled thousands of people from Yorkshire
down to Cambridge, Suffolk and Essex, which
must be a good thing, though whether the last
stage into London was as popular I am not sosure.
The week before the event I had occasion to
travel to the capital, using the eastern
approach, and was appalled by the continuous
hold-ups caused by the immense amount of
traffic and the vast acres of parked vehicles.
Amid this chaos there were notices to say that
the road was to be completely closed the
following Monday, due to the cycle race.
These closures must have made normal life
virtually impossible for the whole of east
London, since we all know that the smallest
breakdown can have wide-spread effects so
that a complete closure for several miles is
almost beyond imagination.
Surely such an event should not be allowed to
cripple the capital on a weekday. If a finish in
London is desirable, then it should be on a
Sunday, when disruption can be held to a
minimum. After all the annual Marathon
running events are held then, and the Lord
Mayors Show on Saturday, which is not too
bad.
On the subject of traffic , on a recent Monday I
went to Norwich and on Chapel Field Road
between St. Stephens roundabout down to the
Unthank Road junction the traffic lights had
been hooded off, making them inoperative.
The result was that the traffic moved smoothly
without a single stop or slowing down. Next
day the lights were back on. Result -hold-ups
all the way !
Food for thought. Good afternoon.
Its Recital Timeagain at St MarysWattonThis year we have The Bishop of Lynn with
Revd David Foster and the West End Waiters
joining the Choir Girls in Concert. All Three
Recitals will be at 1pm.
On 21st August, the Choir girls will delight
you with singing and instrumental playing.
The West End Waiters will serve you their
own brand of Musical interludes on 11th
September. The last recital, Voice and Sax on
25th September will be given by The Bishop
of Lynn, The Rt Rev'd Jonathan Meyrick with
the Rev'd David Foster.
Tea and cakes will be served after each recital.
Entrance is free and donations will be verywelcome towards our Organ Refurbishment
Fund. Last years recitals were such a success;
we hope you will help us to do the same this
year! All thats left to say is Thank you in
advance.
h the weather this year was not quite so
dull, but it didnt rain, which it does
mes the Annual Inner Wheel
rry Tea was once again a resounding
both financially and as a lovely occasion
by a record number of people. Held in
ightful surroundings of an English
Garden, by kind permission of Brenda
n Davis, it is always a very pleasant
n which raises money for an Inner
Overseas Charity. This time the charity
to benefit was Shelter Boxes so guests
et with a shelter tent and box contentsd on the mound outside the house. This
d a lot of interest and doubtless
ged people to come on in. Once in the
visitors could enjoy browsing the
ll, finding good things to eat on the cake
ving a flutter on the Tombola and raffle
ng part in one or two games of skill (or
luck?) Having worked up an appetite,
heel ladies were on hand to serve their
with strawberries, cream and shortbread,
s home made cake and lots of cups of tea
or coffee. This year the Club was delighted to
welcome out-going District Chairman, Annette
Guttridge, from Cambridge and her successor,
Yvonne Eaton from Lowestoft. Members from
other Clubs in the area also attended. This
financial result was, once again, astonishing an
amazing 842 being raised through the
generosity of some many people. This is
sufficient to buy one complete Shelter Box and
something else yet to be decided besides.
Thank you to all Wayland News readers who
supported this event.
Lesley Cowling. Club correspondent.
Queen Victoriacomes to Watton
Rachel Duffield from Gressenhall Rural Life
Museum returned to Watton after her praised
appearance at last years Watton Festival this
time as Queen Victoria.
A full hall watched intrigued as she appeared in
a demur white nightdress, which was beautifully
erry Good result for Tea! decorated with tiny tucks and embroidery. Thisgarment hid a splendid pair of drawers and apretty chemise as Rachel explained how eachworked. A corset was put on and pulled quite
tightly to form the shape so reminiscent of the
Victorians A crinoline and petticoat was added
before a black mourning dress and jacket. A
sash, jewellery, jet of course, and finally a
headdress completed the outfit. A very
entertaining evening.
Congratulations were expressed to Sheila Mott
for her beautiful knitted gnome which gained an
award at the Royal Norfolk Show.
Our Tombola and bran tubs at the Watton
Carnival was very popular and a surplus of 258
was achieve, of this 100 will be added to our
2014 donation to East Anglia Air Ambulance.
Members were delighted to hear that Watton
Town Council had agreed a grant to purchasetables, coverings and a pop up publicity banner.
We are extremely gratefully for their support.
Next month we will be out and about
discovering the history of Watton with Wayland
News Editor Julian Horn and in September we
will again be visiting, this time Cloverleaf
Interiors at Carstone.
If you would like any further information please
contact Hazel Gillingham on 019353 881510 or
e mail: [email protected]
SculthorpeSecrecy &
StealthThe West Norfolk Aviation Society meets every
first Tuesday of the month at 7-30pm in the
Methwold Social Club and the speaker for the
evening in August will be Peter Gunn, author of
Sculthorpe Secrecy and Stealth, a book about a
Norfolk airfield in the cold war.
Our July speaker, Lieutenant Colonel Al Kastner
who, as a last minute substitute, gave a vivid
account of his experiences in the Iraq war and
how his re-enlistment ten years later gave him
the opportunity to embrace the latest avionics
technology and at the same time take charge of
an air force base. Guests are welcome.
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We have just had another successful annual Cream Tea and
Quiz afternoon. Our guests were the Wattons Deputy
Mayor Ken Birch and Mrs Birch, although numbers were
down on last year and the weather was a bit showery we
managed to squeeze everyone under cover, although space
was a little tight we all had a lovely time. The Quiz winners
were John and Judy Kerr who answered every question
correctly, there was also a booby prize and a very good
raffle with prizes donated by our members.
Our next event is being held on 20th September and is a
Race Night, this will be organised by Stewart Dickson who
promises us a really fun packed evening .
We are still looking for new members especially young
families and people in their forties and fifties.
If you are interested in making a link with a family please
contact me by telephone or e.mail below and I will give you
more information about them.
If you would like to know more about the Watton Twinning
Association please contact me on 01953 883317 [email protected] Margaret Devine (Chair)
Watton Twinning Association Quiz & Tea TheOvingtonCrowerHare yar gittin on tergitha, I recku
pologize fer not gitten tha Ovingt
owt tew yar larst munth. We wos
gut ter git tha hay in afore thet
agin. We jist maerd it, cos thet wh
down as we put tha larst lood in
barn.
Cos Horry near enuff mucked evra
as yewshul. He hent man enuff now
to hull a bale up onta the trearla, so
him to loading an me an farma P
em up a tween us. We got tha laup an hulled a roop oovater howld t
down an gi Horry suffin ter hang on
We set orf alonga tha rood an wen
tew tha barn, we corled up to Ho
start hullin tha bales down, nuthin
werd from Horry.
Cor blarst Sid say farma P Ye
shot him orf tha lood hev yar? N
Thet I hent, I drored along stedd
allus dew
I betta git back up tha rood and
here fell orf, he myta hut hisself,
shell git in orl sorts a botha wi
searfty
Orf he went in his ole Lanroova,
jist cerled up tha roop an hooped th
rearn afore he got back.
He cum back a bit learta wi Horry
tha front, orl a larfin fit ter bust.
Wos he larfin abowt I arsked
gotta clearm orl wukked owt?
No say farmer P, Duzzy ole f
down tha roop tew hev a jimmy
went orf wiowt him, I fownd him
tew a yung mawtha owtside tha p
he wos tellin har sum rare ole tearls
wos suffin rore, thet wos startin t
an we hent got tha lood unda cova
a libility, thas fer shoor.
I niva got rownd ter tellin yew abow
flower festivorl we had at tha enda M
ta hell iffen thet warnt a rare owl d
willage horl gang ware dewing g
weekend an a few utha money mear
an orl, the Chuch wos full o flow
decraerted up tew tha roof, them
mawthas reely did wuk hard ter git
peeple entartaerned an givven a g
We meard a gud bitta munny an orl
kip tha Chuch an Horl a gooin fer
yit. Thet ware hard wuk but it ware We hent gooin tew hev anutha fer
yit, so Ive bin towld.
We hed thet yung Pleece leardy up
horl tha otha day, an she say thet O
has got the best crime rekord in har
We arnt tew shure wot thet mean, d
mean we hent got nowun dewing b
or pinchin chickuns, or hev tha ple
orl them wos dewin crimes alonga u
She say we hent hed no reported
fer aerges, so we orta be gratulea
keepin hare pearpa werk down
argew wi thet.
Tha ole cowncil hed a meetin tha o
it wos soo hot thay hed it owtside
wos gud cos wew hed plenty o thin
throw if tha got orl contraversh
leardy clark, sheeze a speshu
mawtha, hev gottan aword cos she
best cl ark in orl o norfick, so we ogit down on ower neezes an gi hare
spect. She dew kip tha ole cow
thar toes an they doont run on te
wen thar torkin obowt hew shud
stenshun tew thar howse.
Horry want tew convert his bakkus
dsireable resdince fer yung cupples
jist got tergitha. Tha cowncil tunn
down an Horry got his parts on an
be took orf hoom, he neva larn.
We hev bin towld thet orl tha ole b
went orf tew tha fust world wa
Ovington came back hoom wio
shot up tew bad, Horry rekkun th
dew tew moost onnum bein pooch
hed larnt tew kip thar heds dow
ennywun took a shot at them. I
shure, I rekun them ole boys orta
morial up to thank them fe
contrabooshun ter kippin us owta
Wot dew yew rekkun?
Thas orl I got fer yew terday, de
member thas a werry wise wummen
northin at tha rite time,
Well fare yew well tergitha, an doon
dew yew kip a troshin. Boy Sid
Shipdham andDistrict Book GroupThe book discussed on 16th July was The Hundred Year
Old man who Climbed out of the Window and Disappeared
by Jonas Jonasson. The title really tells it all as the main
protagonist does just what it says. The narrative, not to be
taken seriously, tells of his adventures not only following
this episode but throughout his life. Seemingly he played a
key role in many of the momentous events of the 20th
Century in many parts of the world.
The book met with a mixed reception. Two or three people
thoroughly enjoyed it finding the novel entertaining and
amusing if somewhat lengthy. The majority found it a
difficult read with some giving up after a few pages or
chapters. Negative comments included: strange;monotonous; shallow; cruel and having one
dimensional characters. Some of these found parts of it
amusing although not all. It was suggested that it was
written with a film in mind and we understand that one has
been released but there was little enthusiasm for see ing it. It
was conceded that if interpreted as the ramblings of an
extremely elderly man or an attempt to debunk events and
destructive forces of our time, so dreadful we cannot
contemplate them seriously, then there is an explanation of
this black humour.
The discussion took place following an excellent lunch
provided by our ever generous member who loves to feed
us. As is our habit at such events we donated to charity, on
this occasion that set up for the relief of those caught up in
the Fakenham fire.
Our August meeting on the 20th will also have a different
format. We will combine with another group when prose
and verse extracts with a First World War theme chosen by
those attending, will be read. There will be a cream tea and
once again donations to a charity of our hosts choice. The
membership can rest assured that in September we will
return to what passes as normaility.
CarbrookeChurch NewsCarbrooke Church Lottery 15th June
2014, drawn by Rev. Jane Atkins.
(Raising money towards essential
church restoration).
1st prize (40) Sue Youngs (No 72),
2nd prize (20) Linda Woolley (No
93), 3rd Prize (15) Steve Escott (No
19.).
Afternoon Tea 25th July at 2pm in
the Village Hall. All welcome. Come
along, bring your children, or yourparents!
Thank you to all who helped,
provided for, or supported our
Carbrooke Village Festival, inspite of
the weather, we all had a great,
community time together and over
1500 was raised between the
different organisations taking part.
Carbrooke Young Believers worked
hard as usual at putting on a lovely
play and running the service on
Sunday 29th. The weekend ended in
much needed sunshine (although a
little late!) and Songs of Praise, with
our favourite hymns chosen by the
congregation.
18th July 7pm in Carbrooke Village
Hall, we are running a QUIZ, so get
your teams together for a fun evening.
(1.50 per team member). Bar Open.
All welcome to our varied serviceswhich are followed by coffee, biscuits
and a chance to chat.
Angela Weatherill 01953 885353
Email:
IndoorBowling atDerehamWith the Winter Indoor Bowling
Season fast approaching, Dereham
Indoor Bowling Club,
within Dereham Leisure Centre are
offering the following:
Mornings: Monday, Wednesday,
Friday 10am -12 noon
Afternoons: Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday, 2pm -4pm.
Evenings: Monday through Thursday
7pm -9pm.
Roll-Ups: Mornings: Tuesday,
Thursday 9.45 am -12 noon.
Afternoons: Wednesday: 2pm -4pm.
County Leagues: Ladies: Saturdays:
10.30am -12.30pm. (1 team)
County leagues: Men: 2.30pm to
approx 5.30pm. (2 teams)
Friendlies usually on Sunday
Afternoons.
For more information contact Mr.
Peter Hunter on 01362 695 555
Junior Club - Every Friday evening
4pm -6pm.
Adult Coaching Sunday morning
10am -12 noon.
For Juniors and Coaching contact
Terry or Yvonne Hunt on 01760 440
563 after 7pm. or leave a message.
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eaker at the June meeting was Lorna
who gave a very entertaining and
ve talk entitled The History of
. Our language has the largest and most
ocabulary of any in the world, and Lorna
he origins of many familiar words back
many invasions these islands haveced over the centuries, each country
in its own words which have been
d into our language over time. Indeed,
ent word spel has many connotations!
We learnt that language is never static, but is
always changing and developing, with new
words being added all the time.
On Wednesday 18th June, 30 members of the
U3A enjoyed a mystery coach trip to Norfolk,
first paying a visit to The Norfolk Railway, then
moving on to Cromer,and finishing up with acream tea at Bircham Mill -a working windmill.
Alans pub lunch group will be meeting at The
Red Lion in Hockwold on Thursday 14th
August.
Brians pub lunch group will meet at The
Copper Beech, Nr Cossestey on Tuesday 26th
August. Susan Pages garden group will be
visiting Daisy Cottage at Roughton, Nr Felbrigg
on Sunday 17th August.
At the next monthly meeting on Thursday 28th
August our speaker will be Rachael Duffield,presenting a talk on Costumed Interpretation of
Marie Lloyd.
For further information on The National U3A go
to www.u3a.org.uk
Watton & District University of the Third Age
Hockhamardeningubtside visit on Wednesday 9th July was
im Paine at his Walnut Tree Nursery. It
ry interesting to see how much the
had changed since we last visited
years ago and to hear how the business
things has expanded due to world wide
ogy.mbers were treated to a relaxed and
ative wander around the gardens which
off the plants they sell to their best
age. It was such a shame it was almost
rce winds on that afternoon and the
ea was littered with overturned pots -
had to be left for calmer weather before
restored to their usual order. Despite
found plenty of plants to buy after tea
ke in the garden. We welcomed 5 new
rs.
are interested in joining our Gardening
r wish to know more about it - check
website:
ckhamgardeningclub.org.uk or give me a
xt afternoon meeting is on 13th August
and is our trip to the fabulous gardens at East
Ruston. We still have room on the coach and
this is the bargain of the year -as for the price
of 15 you can join the club for 2014/15 (10)
and come along at the members rate of 5.
The garden entry alone is 8 each and the
coach is costing 12 per person. So do take
advantage and come along.
On Sunday JUNE 29th we hosted our Garden
Club's Summer Social - Well, it looked like
we couldn't have picked a worse day - it
hammered down from early morning and by
12o'clock the heavens opened, I quickly
emailed everyone to call off the walk to the
forest to find Hockham's oldest oak and see
the long horned cattle, but still a few hardy
members turned up by 2 pm. Fortunately by
then the rain had stopped (there was none left
up there!!!) and they returned soaked up to
their knees. The 'hog' was already roasted so
we tucked in to a lovely spread provided by
all who came along and we did even get to sit
in the garden as the sun came out. What a
lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon with
like minded friends enjoying our (wet) Best
Kept Garden from 2013 not so 'best-kept'-
looking that Sunday!!!
Gt. Hockham Annual Flower & Vegetable Show
Sunday 31st August 2014 Make a note in your
diary!!!
I have copies of the entry forms, schedule and
Rules as well as 'Tips for Showing' in a clearly
labelled box in the passage way next to my front
door -Overton House, Harling Rd. (to the left of
Village hall) Or telephone me if you would like
one sent. They are also on our superb website.
So join in the fun this year - get growing and
showing -don't be shy! Loads of categories... get
the kids involved! When we did the show in
2012 we had 436 entries. It would be great if we
could get even more this year!
ENTRY FORMS need to be in to me at Overton
House, Harling Rd. by 28th August, the
THURSDAY before the show and we will be
selling Produce Boxes again for just 5 each.
Order in advance by phone so as not to miss out!
* Please return Trophies won last year to me 2
weeks prior to the Show. Thank you.
Best Kept Garden Competition
On 12th July our judges went round the village,
clip-boards in hand to determine whose gardens
warranted a second look when they return on
August 9th. It is all part of the fun of our Flower
Show and the chance to win the coveted
Heathley Cup plus Garden Vouchers.We will
also be on the lookout for good tubs and hanging
baskets.
CAN YOU HELP???
We are looking for SPONSORS for the Show.
Also donations for the Tombola would be very
much appreciated. We can collect them or please
drop off at my house anytime...
Many thanks Jane Dalton (Secretary) Tel:
01953 0498694
Summer in theBrecks
at the Dragonfly Galleryebration of Summer - Mixed Media Exhibition,
ay 2nd August Saturday 23rd Augustragonfly Gallery, Wayland House, High St,n. Opening Times: Weekdays 10 -4pm, Saturdays
m.ms to include
colour, Acrylic ons, Photographyl.
from acrossk will be takingContact Susan
gworth 019535 for further
ation.Daisies
mantha Symonds
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aylandrtnership
ewsexciting things are on the horizon
t imminent and exciting of which is
yland World War 1 project. The
e Lottery Fund have been
elmed with applications for the
dedicated to this programme so it
en a while for the paperwork to be
ed. But, as advertised elsewhere in
yland News this month, the 2 year
researching the impact of the Great
rural Wayland, will be launched on4th, the anniversary of the day the
an in 1914.
he Dragonfly Gallery (at Wayland
opened for the season in March
1,300 people have visited the
and there has been a range of well
d events and workshops. The second
he season will be launched on July
h a Meet the Artist evening for the
er in the Brecks exhibition which
n throughout August. We are
d that the photography students at
d Academy will be showing some
work too.
on to the two and three dimensional
k there will also be a Visitor Centre
promoting the Wayland area and
cks.
g forward to September we are
xcited about the possibilities for our
exhibition, Magical Stitches. Our
exhibitions have always been
and this one, which will run from
to the 27th, looks like being extra
meantime the second Ready for
course for Year 10 students from the
d Academy finished on July 17th.
again a delightful though very
t group of students worked together
heir excellent tutor to better
and the world of work. The project
first groups was the very successful
morning; this time the students
and carried out a carwash
se. Lack of funding may prevent a
series but for the students involved
r there has been a real benefit.
xt exciting project will be working
ge UK Norfolk on a Dementia
programme across the Wayland areaing and support for those who meet
ople, those suffering from dementia
eimers and their carers in their day
ives, in shops and services at events
nctions, in church etc. to help
and the conditions, including
ss, and to help people feel safe and
within their own community. If our
funding to support this is successful
gamme will launch in September/
. For more information contact Jan
80202.
plomaticaggagee highs and
ws of aplomats wife
he MiddlestChaplin has spent the last 30 years
railing spouse' (that is to say,
anying her diplomatic husband
on numerous overseas postings
in post revolutionary Iran, via
modern day Italy). She is going to
us about her life - the highs and
he excitements and the difficulties.
MBER 12th 11 for a 11.30am
ollowed by questions and a light
10 will be available from
1st 01953 884438 Wendy Main,
883394 Barbara Harrold
is planning to bring along some
rs from her travels for you to look
n and enjoy!
Following a highly successful series of Concerts
and having reached an amazing total of 10,500
in fund-raising for the Motor Neurone Disease
Association, the ever- popular local West End
Waiters have added another first to their list of
achievements. Recently they were invited to
appear on Mustard Television the new channel
which broadcasts chiefly news and views from
Norwich and its immediate environs. It i s based
at Prospect House, home of Eastern Counties
Newspapers and it has only been up and
running for six months, so this opportunity for
the Waiters put them at the cutting edge of a new
and exciting media venture. Unfortunately
Channel 8 is not yet available in the area covered
by Wayland News but it is possible to watch
online. The experience was at once interesting,
exciting and tiring. Contrary to expectations the
gentlemen were not expected to do lots of takes:
most of a considerable amount of time was spent in
ensuring they stood on exactly the right spot in the
studio with heads and folders at exactly the right
angle! Interviews with Brenda and Ken Davis were
conducted by presenters Dan Bancroft and Cara
Macdonald who asked about the origins of the
group and how it got its name: they also carried out
an inspection of the iconic red socks!
All the young people at Mustard were
enthusiastic, welcoming and complimentary and,
despite aching legs from so much standing
around, the Waiters were proud to have been
invited to take part in the Mustard Show.
The West End Waiters 'cut it' at Mustard
The Country MarketFor nearly 40 years,
Come sun or rain or snow,
For 3 hours on a Wednesday morn,
Theres a place that you should go.
For in the Christian Community Centre,
You will know where that is,
We hold the Country Market,
A place that is the biz.
Weve got lots of lovely handicrafts,
Made with care and skill,
You wont find these in other shops,
There will be something to fit the bill.
Greetings cards of every type,
We have for you to choose,
For birthdays, weddings or personalised,
Maybe one that will amuse.
Our knitters have a smashing range,
Of items large and small.
Oh how colourful they look,
Adorned upon the stall.
In the centre of the room,
Our bakery is displayed,
Made with pride by our trusty cooks,
On the counters so arranged.
Free range eggs are here for you,
Whatever size you need,
As they are very popular,
Come early, please take heed.
Now Summers here, the fruit and veg,
Gets more diverse.
Plus lots of lovely hardy plants,You will be dipping in your purse.
So why not come and see us,
Youve got nowt to loose,
In a friendly relaxed atmosphere,
Feel free to peruse.
One Man andHis Garden
If you enjoy live theatre and have a keen
interest in history, then dont miss the
September meeting of Ovington Gardening
Club. On Wednesday 3rd September Bryan
Thurlow will be performing his one-man show
The Perennial Mr Potter at 7.45pm in
Ovington Village Hall. In character as Mr
Potter, he will give a vivid portrayal of lifelooking after the gardens of a grand house in
the early to mid 20th century. Visitors are
welcome (3 each, including refreshments after
the show). Further details can be obtained from
Ed on 01953 885848.
Letters to the EditorSince the publication of my story about the custom
of saying White Rabbits at the start of every month
I have been pleasantly surprised by the number of
people who have spoken to me, most of them
confirming that they either still obeyed this tradition,
or remembered it from past times.
I had wondered whether this was just a London
thing, but folks from Kent, Suffolk, Norfolk, the
Midlands, and as far away as Scotland were familiar
with the usage, with only two from London and one
from Newcastle saying they had never heard of it.
Two ladies from the capital said they knew the
expression as Rabbits, Rabbits, Rabbits, and
almost without exception everyone added the
schoolday excuse for mini-
violence Pinch & aPunch, first day of the month, while a couple
recalled the riposte Ill give you a kick for being so
quick.
An item in Google tells that R.A.F. Bomber
Command pilots in WW2 used the White Rabbits
expression for good luck, but so far no-one has
given a clue as to the origin, so if any reader has any
information on the subject a quick text to the Editor
will be greatly appreciated. Yours truly, Ken
Knowles.
The Village Florist
I would like through the pages of your paper to
express thanks to Alison & her staff at the Village
Florist, who over the years have supported societies
and organisations in the town and surrounding
villages. I would like to say a very special thank you
from both the Watton Festival and the Watton
Society, for all their help in making the Festival
week that little bit special, with floral displays and
decorations. You will be missed by us and I suspect
many other organisations. May we wish you everyhappiness in your retirement.
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your gardenotta Potts
ok a little wander round the garden a
of weeks ago I realised a lot of the
nd early summer flowers were seed
Whilst these can be very pretty in
ith frost on them and some insects and
es hibernate in them many of them will
a bit of a nuisance so early in the year.
pe they will take advantage of any
breeze to sow themselves all over the
Some are happy and welcome
al additions but others will settle and
ut other plants that are really wanted.
re usually the only specimens in the
So, in my meanderings I removed a lot
seed heads and found a lot of weedswhere the undergrowth had been.
rather virtuous I removed the weeds as
d lo there were spaces. Blank empty
m no fan so it became a good idea to
of planning for next year. By sheer
nce I read two articles over the
g days regarding butterflies and bees.
ife in general is suffering reduced
ons for various reasons. Nigel Colborn
out that the 'splat count' on car
eens (and lights) has thinned out and
numbers fall. I hadn't noticed but had a
d he's right, even here in rural Norfolk.
n culprit seems to be loss of habitat so
growing crops, even in tiny plots, we
up the ante a bit for the pollinators.
it's only fair. The flowers that seem to
oth butterflies and bees are the single
so that the nectar is easy to get at and
en then sticks to the insect. The most
of shrubs has to be the buddleja (why
nged the name from buddleia I have
It's common name of 'butterfly bush'
on. Years ago there were only two or
pes in shades of lavender and purple.
were seen alongside railway lines
in little soil. Nowadays there are
that go from pure white through
shades of pink to 'Black Knight'. There
the variety that has round yellow
equally attractive but not so often seen.
on't know the name of it either. Most
rge and unwieldy but now there are
ushes that can even be grown in
rs. Although these species are
bushes' they also attract bees of all
ons and other pollinators as well.
omposite' flowers (those which have
iny single flowers packed together to
one large one) at this time of year are
verbena bonariensis and its shortersweet william, achillea then later come
ums and Michaelmas daisies. If you
lerian you may get the sight and sound
ummingbird hawk moth. This amazing
is a day-flying moth that sounds like a
Harley-Davidson! It's quite large as
not for the faint-hearted who don't like
It's still pretty rare but once seen never
n.
the year, if we have mild weather, late-
g plants will keep going for quite some
have even seen roses in bloom in
ber so it's worth looking after the late
f all kinds and sunflowers, rudbeckias
niums work well. If you have an area
bees and butterflies can roost and
e such as nest boxes intended for birds
hotels' which are available to buy but
s and sheds with crevices or dense ivy
ust as hospitable. As winter ends thees will be stumbling about so how
winter-flowering shrubs that have
y scent? Daphnes, mahonias and
weet with snowdrops followed by
ers and primulas with the native
e will keep them going until the scents
mer come along with the honeysuckle
s.
e lots more and I have noticed that in
years the seed and plant catalogues
the plants that are good for bees,
es, lacewings and other pest controlling
rs. The RHS is good for this
information and internet access will take you
on a journey round that organisation to make
you wish for rolling acres and the time to care
for them. Check out www.rhs.org.uk.
Above all to help these pollinating pest
controlling creatures please try to keep
pesticides to a minimum as what kills those
insects you don't want will almost certainly kill
the beneficial ones as well. If you have a well-
balanced garden the chances are the wildlife
will take care of itself and let's face it if they all
work together to the gardener's advantage it's
cheap as well.
So, apart from wandering about, admiring the
wildlife and doing a bit of dead-heading what
else should I be spending time on? One job I
thoroughly enjoy is 'live-heading' sweet peas.
Most flowers are left on the plants to enjoy
outdoors but I have no problem picking thesescented marvels as often as they produce
flowers pretty much every day and the more
you pick the more they produce. The only
downside with these blooms are those pesky
little pollen beetles. The advice I was given
years ago was to pick the flowers then sink
them up to their necks in a suitable container
and leave them overnight in a shed or garage
with a window. In the morning the beetles will
have gravitated to the light and you won't have
a house full. It works to a point so the
windows aren't alive with them but you still get
a few. They're harmless and easy to remove as
they don't move too quickly.
If you have camellias and/or rhododendrons
keep them well fed and watered to preserve the
buds for next year's flowers. Once flowering is
over clip lavender but don't go into old wood as
this won't regenerate. Same with santolina and
rosemary. Trim pyracantha. I recommendthick clothing, eye protection and gloves and
use long-handled loppers. This stuff is
spectacular but the thorns are vicious. Plant
autumn-flowering bulbs such as autumn
crocuses, colchicums and sternbergias.
Colchicums will flower if placed dry on a
window sill indoors without compost or water.
This shows they only need a well-drained soil
in sun or dappled shade. Make sure to plant
them out as soon as they have flowered. I saw
a wonderful display of bright pink autumn
crocuses or colchicums not sure which
under a tree in the West Country a few years
ago. The display was so lovely I had to go
back the following day. Unfortunately it had
been a wet and windy night and the flowers
were now flat and muddy. I think the
sternbergias would probably be a little sturdier.
Gather seeds if you want to store them for next
year. It can be a bit fiddly separating them
from the husks but either put them through afine sieve or lay them on a flat surface and
blow gently over the top so that the dust and
chaff will sail away leaving the seeds. I doubt
it's a good idea to have an audience. The seeds
can then be stored in airtight tins or boxes.
You could store more than one type of seed in
the same box by putting them in labelled
envelopes. One tip is to store seeds in plastic
containers in the bottom of the fridge. This is
good if you are the keeper of the fridge but can
cause domestic friction if not.
It's generally a bit quiet in the garden this
month unless you take lots of cuttings or
save seeds so it's a traditional holiday month.
With luck you have a friend or neighbour
who will take care of the garden for you and
harvest any crops. If not and there's been
rain while you were away the lawn may look
like a meadow. Don't try to cut it all at once
have the cutters on the mower at theirhighest level then lower them at each
subsequent cut until its all back to normal.
Edge the lawn as well and that gives you an
instant tidy look. If you have containers that
have suffered badly then the best thing is to
empty them and start over. It's possible to
get some late bargains but these may not be
any better so how about a total re-think and
planting for autumn or winter or even
evergreens?
It goes without saying that post-holiday or stay
at home one thing will be needed keep
weeding.
Ashill and HolmeHale Garden Club
In June the club staged another successful flower show
with 192 entries. Regrettably our usual judge, Alison
Dickson, had to withdraw from this and the Wayland
Show for personal reasons. At the eleventh hour Audrey
Connor, the club's treasurer and an experienced judge, was
persuaded to fill the breach.
In complete contrast to the long cold start to 2013, this
year we experienced an unusually warm Spring and many
found that their intended flower entries had already gone
past their best. Despite this there was still some wonderful
entries. The handmade items were also popular this year
and the children produced some imaginative collages. Best
in show was a beautiful flower arrangement by Vicky
Maslen. Thanks also go to Vicky along with Susan Lufffor their hard work in organising the refreshments and the
delicious homemade cakes. Thanks also to Eileen Page for
another well planned show, Jackie and David Priestley
manning the tombola stall, Gloria Canham on plant sales
and all helpers on the day.
BEST IN SHOW: VICKY MASLEN
Our speaker at the regular monthly meeting in June was
Steve Cale from Colkirk near Fakenham, an avid
birdwatcher and talented artist. His slide show
presentation took us through 'a year in the life of
Norfolk wildlife'.
Because of its largely unspoilt countryside and
geographical position, Norfolk is particularly well
placed for la rge numbers and varieties of both resident
and migrating birds. In the winter many sea birds fly in
temporarily from the Arctic and Baltic regions to our
relatively warmer waters. Whereas in Spring many
species including woodlark, little ringed plovers,
avocets and cuckoos return from Africa and the
Mediterranean areas to breed here. For our residentbirds winter is, of course, the hardest period of the year.
In the cold Spring of 2013 the Wensum valley lost 80%
of its owl population. Happily, mammals such as water
voles and otters are on the increase and last year a pair
of otters could be seen regularly near the centre of
Thetford.
Steve's photographs also included butterflies (of which
there are 72 varieties in this country), moths (over 1000
large varieties and over 2000 micro moths), deer and
foxes. This diversity of wildlife is inspiration for his
wonderful paintings and drawings, a sample of which
he brought with him in the form of printed cards.
Images of his work can be seen on his web site:
www.steve-cale-artist.co.uk
Bradenham and DistrictHorticultural Society
Now we are in the midst of Summer, it is time to think
about our Autumn Show. This is to be in the BradenhamVillage Hall on Saturday 6th September. Schedules are
available and some classes are open to non members.
As usual, the sections include vegetables, fruit, flowers
and domestic. Full details of set up times and times
open to the public will be published next month.
Mark your diaries!
Terry Rands from Ovington is our speaker on Thursday
21st August and his subject is "The Walled Kitchen
Garden -History and Use". Always interesting to listen
to, we look forward to welcoming him again. Open to
anyone -why not come along on the night and find out
what a friendly, welcoming group we are with a full
programme of events throughout the year.
Further information from Marianne on 01362 820744
SKA'D 4 LIFEat the Queens Hall
ueens Hall are please to announce on Sat. 23rd of August,D 4 LIFE Tickets at 10 per person are on sale at :
ks of Watton, Edwards News Agents, Babaco, GarysSu Bridge, Wintone Florist in Thetford, (Tanner St) or onht. All proceeds are to go to Air Ambulance, Charity
r 1083876.
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atton Churches TogetherService Calendar for August
St. Marys Church, Wattonwww.stmaryswatton.org
Open Wed 10.30-3.00pm & Thurs10-12.30pm.are welcome to come into church to enjoy the peace andillity, say a prayer or just to look round. Church members
will welcome you and serve refreshments.an be of help to you please do not hesitate to contact me,
1953 881439, I shall be available at church on Tuesdaysbetween 10.30am and 12 noon -Gerry Foster
3rd & 4th Wednesday at 9.30am Holy Communion 2ndWednesday Morning Worship
Tuesdays 7.30am -8am, Thursdays 5pm -5.30pm
Saturdays 9.30am -10am Parish Prayers.
Church Office opens Tues, Wed & Thurs 9am-1pm
: 01953 881252 [email protected]
d 8.00am Holy Communion10.00am Holy Communion
th 8.00am Holy Communion4.00pm Marquee Service on St Marys Church
Green, to be followed by BBQ & gamesth 8.00am Holy Communion
10.00am Holy Communion
th 8.00am Holy Communion10.00am All Age Worship & Holy Baptism 12 noon Holy Baptism
st 8.00am Holy Communion10.30am Group Service of Holy Communion
at St Georges Church, Saham6.30pm Praise & Worship with Shine!
Watton Methodist Churchwww.wattonmethodist.btck.co.uk
Every Wednesday the Church is open for quietreflection and prayer between 10.15am & 11.30am
your quiet place. At 10.30 there is a half-hour Midweek
vice in the Large Vestry led by the Minister or a ChurchMember. Minister: Deacon S Sowerby 01953 881035d 10.45am Mr R Hompstead
6.30pm Rev D Greenaway Holy Communion
th 10.45am Rev. D Greenaway Holy Communion6.30pm Mr J Winner
7th 11.00am Rev R Wakelin6.30pm Rev D Lloyd
th 10.45am Mrs J Roebuck Section Service6.30pm Local Arrangement
st 10.45am Mr B Ogden6.30pm Deacon S Sowerby
costal Church, Dereham Road, Watton
d 10.30am
All Age Family WorshipJesus Spoke in Parables -The Sower
th 10.30am All Age Family WorshipThe Prodigal Son
th 10.30am All Age Family WorshipHidden Treasure/Pearl
th 10.30am All Age Family Worship -Talentsst 10.30am All Age Family Worship
Unmerciful Servant
Roman Catholic CommunityEach Sat 5.30pm Mass at Watton Methodist Church
St. Nicholas Church, AshillTuesdays at 10.00am Holy Communion
d 9.30am Lay Led Morning Worshipth 9.30am Family Holy Communion
th 9.30am All Age Worshipth 9.30am Holy Communion
St. Georges Church, Saham Toneyd 11.00am Lay Led Morning Worshipth 11.00am Family Holy Communionth 11.00am All Age Worshipth 11.00am Holy Communionst 10.30am Group Service of Holy Communion
S.S. Peter & Pauls Church, Carbrooked 10.30am Family Holy Communionth 10.30am All Age Worshipth 10.30am Holy Communionth 10.30am Lay Led Morning Worship
St John the Evangelist Church, Ovingtond 9.30am Holy Communionth 10.30am Lay Led Morning Worship
12.30pm Holy Baptism
Breckles, Caston, Great Hockham, Griston,
Merton, Stow Bedon & Thompson
Worship Calendar for August
Sunday 3rdAugust -7thSunday after Trinity10.30 am United Holy Communion, Caston
Sunday 10thAugust -8thSunday after Trinity
9.00 am Matins (BCP), St. Peters, Merton10.30 am United Holy Communion, Gt. Hockham
Sunday 17thAugust -9thSunday after Trinity
9.00 am Matins (BCP), Gt. Hockham10.30 am United Holy Communion, Griston
Sunday 24thAugust -10thSunday after Trinity9.00 am Holy Communion (BCP), Merton
10.30 am United Holy Communion, Stow Bedon
Sunday 31stAugust -11thSunday after Trinity10.30 am United Holy Communion, Thompson
Sunday 7thSeptember -12thSunday after Trinity
10.30 am United Holy Communion, Breckles(Harvest Thanksgiving)
Watton area Food Bank donations received at allregular Sunday morning services
PRAY AND PLAY12, 19, 26 August in Caston Village Hall
For those of all our parishes with children aged 0 -5Worship with kiddies Christian songs; social & play time
Enquiries Revd. Bob NicholsTel. (01953) 483222; Email [email protected]
All Saints Church, ThrextonOur next Service Sunday 3rd August 10am
Dance Awayat the Queens Hall
Ballroom, Lan and Sequence dancingAugust 2nd, September 6th, October 4th
8 p.m. to 11 p.m. admission 4
DEREHAM & DISTRICT
CAT ADOPTION CENTREHoe Road, Longham, Dereham NR19 2RP
Rehoming Cats and Providing Advice& Help With Neutering
OPEN 7 Days a Week 11am to 3pm
Telephone 01362 687 919
Wayland CMA
ugust 16th Julie Dawnll late at the Queens Hall
Thought for the MonthBy Deacon Steve Sowerby, Watton Methodist Church
When I was much younger; before I became a minister of religion, I
worked in a factory that made wood working tools. My job was to grind,
by hand, the bolster of the chisels and carving tools and to grind the flutes
of the bowl gouges.
It was tricky work and at times my hands became sore and covered in
scratches with the sharp pieces of steel filings that attached themselves to
the tools. Or occasionally a stray spark would find its way to your hair and
you would smell that tell-tale odour of burning hair.
One of the most demanding jobs in the factory was working the furnace
where the operator would heat the steel prior to forming. It was very hot
and tiring work and the men whose job it was had to take frequent breaks
from the heat.
The Bible tells the story of three men who refused to worship the gods of
King Nebuchadnezzar. Their punishment was to be thrown into a furnace.
But they were not burned up in the fire and the King promoted the three
men to higher office. (Daniel: chapter three) They could not take a break
from the heat.
Whist most of us may not be exposed to the roaring heat of a furnace or fire
very often, it is true to say that life can became every much as stifling as theheat from the furnace and we may feel as though we are being consumed
beyond what we can bear. But taking a break from the heat is not always
easy for some. The demands of life are overbearing and we often feel that
we need to keep going on.
God was with the three men in the furnace and God is with us now. He
does not pull us out of the fire but is with us within the heat of our lives.
God is asking us to trust him and place all our cares on him.
Matthew 11:28-30
Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens and I
will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am
gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30For my
yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
In the heat of life, will you place you cares on him who loves you so much
that he walks with us in the furnace?
A great opportunity for
Fabricaholics . . .
Project Linus Norfolk (PLN) is giving you the chance to top up your
stash of cotton fabrics, and notions, at very reasonable prices, enjoy a
day out and help a good cause. We are organising a coach from Watton
to the Fabric Guild in Leicester on 18th September at a cost of 16. Any
profits will go towards PLN. If you are interested please contact Pat on
01953 882966 or email [email protected] for details.
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Watton RadioModel Club
Celebrating 40 Years 1974 2014
n 1974, a group of like minded flyers, got together
rmed the Watton Radio Model Club. They flew
Griston side of Watton Airfield, thus the name.
ally access was made difficult due to gliderso in 1995. the Club leased a 3 acre field off the
oke/Shipdham road. The Club grew very quickly
on had a membership of over 90! So a further
as sought, and in 2006 we adopted a second field,
me between Carbrooke and Ovington.
the summer between 6pm and 8pm on Tuesday
gs, we hold training courses for beginners and for
who may have got 'rusty' due to their commitments
recent past We provide the models, fuel,
tters, buddy-box and instructors all for 2.00
ht!!
dnesdays, and into the evening there are usually
nced flyers available to help those who have their
odels. We can also offer advice on the type of
that is most suitable for training and good advice
ays available at our local model shop here in
(talk to Ian or Chris, two of our members).
Stores 01953 884665.
affiliated to the British Model Flying Association
ovide insurance cover and a host of other benefitsery reasonable sum and it is a condition of our
membership that everyone is a member of the
. Weather permitting, there is flying most
nds, after which we have our own 'in house' BBQ
and for a small fee you can stay for tea!!! We
have special events throughout the summer, BBQ day,
Fly for Fun day and Scale day. Regular Club meetings
are held on the field during the summer, and in the local
village hall during the winter months.
If you would like to visit one of our sites, or talk to anycommittee member regarding model flying, call Dave
Thomas 01953 881683, Terry Martin 01953 884169, Ian
Platt 01953 882583 or Dave Gardiner on 01953 452966.
Our members ages range from 10 to 90, so come and
join us.
Watton has lost aRenault Megane
mis SlimmingWorld Successcal SlimmingWorld group in Watton at the
nd Junior Academy, has seen incredible results int year since Naomi Palfrey took over as the
consultant. In her first year the group has lost4 stone ! That's the size of a whole car!!says 'I'm so proud of the 90+ members that
every week, committing to their weight lossy by food optimising extra easy style'. On theof her 1 year anniversary Naomi was awarded
of the month' in her area. Watton also
achieved the highest new member weight losses too!
The group had a party on the anniversary to celebratetheir incredible success with music, food, balloons
and of course the second to none 'image therapy'.Due to the success of the group and the size of theThursday evening group Naomi is now looking into
opening another SlimmingWorld group in Watton, amorning group, which is very exciting and is set to open
at the end of September, more details will follow!Here's to another successful year in Watton! The
place to be for weight loss!Anyone wanting to join the Watton Slimming Worldgroup is welcome, every Thursday at 5.30pm or
7.30pm at Wayland junior academy Watton schoolor they can call Naomi on 07872435189 for moreinformation.
uld you joine Players?
ee nights in May, audiences at the
Hall, Watton, witnessed a hilarious
erformed by the Wayland Players,
revealed the hidden, stuffy
gans of a private country club.
cky enough to be part of the Wayland
latest production, The Fox on the
, a farcical play produced by Ken
Working back-stage as a Stage
r Assistant, being new to the group,
only joined three weeks into
ls, I quickly discovered all the fine,
details that go into putting on a
on.utting on any production, you require
leadership. On-stage, the cast
ndably receive the majority of the
after all they are the performers.
ll quickly got to grips with their
rs. In any production there will
be a few teething problems such as
line being forgotten, but that can be
on. The cast stepped up in gear once
was fully up. Once they were in
. They truly had metamorphosed into
aracters.
haps more importantly than the actors
ed good crew members and in our
and Producer, Jenny Mann and June
r production had great leadership. I
ickly learned that you must have a
for detail in production. You must
look and think about points that can
oved. You must always think aboutudience and try visualising the act
their perspective. Just because
ng looks good in rehearsal, may not
ily mean it will turn out right in front
audience.
ont want to try your hand at acting,
e lots of back-stage roles available.
ge you need to think quickly. Scenes
er than you would expect them to and
al that little things, like the set being
set up correctly with the right props being put
into position, are in place. Planning therefore
is necessary and whatever your role is, a
check-list is essential, as there will always be
something on your to-do list that will, at
first, be forgotten.
Rehearsals are a key component of any
production and it was clear to see not only the
cast grow in confidence after every rehearsal,
but the pace of the performance improve as
well. Practicing can sometimes be seen as a
long drawn-out process, but it is necessary
and without it, no production can be
successful.
Its vitally important that if someone cannot
make a rehearsal, that the cast adapt and
somebody steps up and stands in. After
joining the cast, I made sure that I read the
script every night to get accustomed with theplay. This came in handy on two occasions
when I stepped in on-stage. Pace is a key
component of any act and if stand-ins can
get by ensuring that the pace of the regulars
doesnt drop by too much, then thats an
added bonus. Standing-in isnt as easy as it
sounds and the regulars are fully appreciative
of your efforts. After all, getting up on stage
for newcomers can, at first, be a daunting act.
So what would I, as a newcomer, say to
people thinking about joining or finding out
more about the Wayland Players?
Well firstly if youre interested in drama, at
any level, then joining is a great opportunity
for you to experience all the aspects of a
production. It may sound cheesy, but its a
good chance to meet new people, who share
varied interests and be involved in a team-
environment, knowing that you have
accomplished something together. Beingcreative is often a quality that young people
possess in abundance, and from discussions
with the cast, acting helped them come out of
their shells when they were youngsters and
helped them grow in confidence.
For more information on the Wayland
Players, contact their chair Richard Hindley
on 01953 883738, by e-mail on
[email protected], or by visiting
their website www.waylandplayers.org.uk.
ShellrockCircle Club
For the over 50s of Rocklands and the surrounding
districts. Venue: The Village Hall, Rocklands. Contact
Allyson Blandford 01953 488103 (Secretary)
The 9th brought us our first musical entertainer of the
year Mr. Tony Barker. Tony started his programme by
telling us about his impoverished childhood e.g.,
when it was cold enough for the windows to frost over,
the whole family used to gather round a candle for
warmth, everyone trying to get as near as possible and
their father promised that if it got any colder he would
light it ! Tony brought several musical instruments with
him which he played to correspond with the song he
sang.
We heard the banjo for his Lonnie Donnigan song ofMy old mans a dustman, the guitar with the Country
and Western and the alto Sax with Dont cry for me
Argentina. Tony finished with The carnival is over
by The Seekers. As he only played for one hour, he did
not bring all the instruments that he could play but next
time we may be treated to a different mix.
The afternoon progressed with the raffle, birthday
greetings and refreshments. The task was won by Mrs.
Therese Sills of Gt. Ellingham.
Unfortunately, our speaker from Age U K., who should
have given us a talk on the 13th of August cannot now
do so because of holiday commitments. Maybe she will
be able to visit in the New Year. Instead, we will have
an afternoon of games, a quiz and possibly a beetle
drive if there is time.
VISITS FROM ANYONE INTRESTED IN
JOINING OUR CLUB ALWAYS WELCOMED.
Thank YouThe ladies of Stow Bedon who organised theirQueens Hall coffee morning on the 4th july in aid of
the village church, would like to thank those that
supported their efforts and helped to raise over
395. The weather was not on our side, but those
that made the effort to brave the rain and join us
hopefully felt it was all worthwhile, We would like
to thank you all for your support and attendance.
Stella Leonard and Beryl Warren Stow Bedon PCC.
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Kickboxing Academy (TKA) is now
dren's University approved club inam. Five students graduated fromns University on the 17th of June
University of East Anglia. Thethat has been running for 5 years is
at children through primary and high
and is focused on out of schooles. This is where they have to gain
hat are recorded in a book given todent by the organisers. The hours
p over childs time of taking part intivity and when they obtain thed amount of hours they are eligible
uate and get a certificate. All 5 ofdents gained over 100 hours fromctivities. A special award was
ated by the head instructor andof the academy Tom Oldridge to
Buckley for her dedication andn to the club over her 2 years of
g since the opening in 2012.
ommented It was a real pleasure tothe students graduate as they have
d so hard to get to this point and Im
sure they will keep building hours
and graduate furtherThe Academy has also hosted theseventh grading since its launch.
The grading took place at theAcademys premises at ShipdhamPavillion Centre in late June. The
first group were grading from red-green stripe. (Top right picture L to
R Emily Purver 9th Kyu RedStripe, Tom Oldridge 2nd Dan
Black Belt Examiner/Instructor,Josh Wyatt 1st Dan Black Belt,Scott Gibbons 1st Dan Black Belt,
Gary Long 6th Kyu Green Stripe (DoubleGrade), Joseph Alderton Macleod 6th KyuGreen Stripe, Garth Adams 6th Kyu Green
Stripe, Max Estell 9th Kyu Red Stripe,Ruby Wilson 9th Kyu Red Stripe and
Bethany Jackson 9th Kyu Red Stripe.Group two in the second grading fromPurple-Double Brown Stripe stripes:
(Examiners) Josh Wyatt 1st Dan BlackBelt, Tom Oldridge 2nd Dan Black Belt,Scott Gibbons 1st Dan Black Belt,
(Students) Jordan Franklin 3rd Kyu BrownStripe, Bryce Adams 3rd Kyu BrownStripe, Emily Buckley 3rd Kyu Brown
Stripe, Brook Ewen 5th Kyu Purple Stripe,Ryan Ferrari 5th Kyu Purple Stripe and
Nicholas Sheldrake 2nd Kyu DoubleBrown Stripe.To join TKA or find out more information
please contact either by facebook, email:[email protected] or phone07585663905.
ycle Ride for
ast Anglian Airmbulance
100 mile cycle ride takes place on Sunday 17th
t in aid of the East Anglian Air Ambulance.ve Carbrooke Millennium green at 07.30 then to
am-Guist-Holt-Cromer-Wells-Fakenham-ham and back to the Millennium Green. Notone has to do the full 100 miles, you can do as
as you wish. It is 10 per person to enter.evening on the green we have a band, bouncyburger van, ice cream van, bar, stalls raffles etc.
also hoping to have the fire brigade, ambulancelice attending, along with martial arts displays
ton twirlers as well.nd the evening is free with no admission fee.would like to contribute to
ening events, in the way ofrizes or attractions games etc
ould be great.wanting more details can
t myself Darren at PedalCycles on 0771 6922 422
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m Oldridge, Ethan Alderton-Mcleod.
Ruby Wilson, Emily Buckley and Brook Ewen
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