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No. 161 incorporating The Wayland News, Attleborough & District News and The Wymondham News September 2010

Holme Hale
Car Boot
Climbing
Ben
WWIB and the City
Nevis . . .
Sunday 12th Sept. Indoors or
Out £5 car / £8 van 8.00am -
12.30pm Refreshments in Attleborough?
01760 440 525 / 440 517 The 1st Attleborough Scout
Group Committee are holding
a fund raising event over the
weekend of 18 and 19
September. We are
challenging all our Beavers,
Cubs, Scouts and Explorers to
climb Ben Nevis, Snowdon
and Scafell Pike - a total of
3,407 metres. We are going to
use our Climbing Wall for this
marathon and each child will
climb the wall 8.5 times. We
are also going to rope in as
many parents and the public as
we can (cost £2/climb). The
Wall opens 10am till 10pm
Saturday 18th and 10am till
10pm on Sunday 19th.
There will be events at the Picture: Submitted
Scout Hut throughout the two Elizabeth Truss MP with Jane Richards, Clare Rowling and Ann Lusher from Wayland Women In Business
days and refreshments when the group were given a tour of Westminster at the invitation of Baroness Gillian Shepard. Full story and
available. The Committee is another picture on page 3
asking for sponsorship so if
you know any Attleborough
Scouts or would just like to
donate, please give
The Maggini Quartet in Find Your
generously!
Also on the Saturday - 18 Concert at Houghton Barns Voice . . .
September - there will be a car Formed in 1988, the Maggini Quartet is performances in the Netherlands,
boot sale. The cost is £5 per
pitch and the car boot kicks
off at 8am for set up with the
established as one of the finest British
string quartets, both in performance and
Norway and Denmark.
In addition to their concert activity, and
through its international award winning the members of the Quartet have an
gates open to the public at
9am. This is a great
recordings. Lauded as a “a wonderful
blend of radiance and wit” by the Daily
international reputation as chamber
music coaches. They hold several
experience
opportunity for you to make
some money and get rid of all
those unwanted items
Telegraph and as delivering
“Incandescent performances” by The
Times newspapers, the Maggini Quartet
UK residencies, have worked at the
UK‟s senior music institutions, and
their educational activities abroad
the joy of
cluttering up your homes that
you've been meaning to sort
out for ages.
will be giving a Concert performance of
Beethoven String Quartets Op.18 No‟s 3,
have included coaching at Yale and
Oberlin in the United States and an singing!
5 and 6 on Sunday 5th September, 3pm, annual coaching engagement for the Do you enjoy singing in the shower
The Scout Hut is located on at Houghton Barns in aid of St Mary's Norwegian Chamber Music Society. and would like to experience singing
the left-hand side of Station Church, Houghton on the Hill (signed This is a rare opportunity to hear the with others? Or perhaps you are a
Road just before the railway from B1077 Ashill-Swaffham road east famed Maggini Quartet in Norfolk and more experienced singer who enjoys
station heading out towards of South Pickenham). seats only cost £15 inclusive of Tea and spending time with like-minded
Old Buckenham. The Maggini Quartet appears Homemade Cakes. To reserve your place people? If so, then come along to
For further information, please frequently in prestigious concert at what promises to be a wonderful Thetford Singers‟ “Find Your
contact Mark on series at home and abroad and makes performance, please contact the Voice” workshop.
01953 453480 or regular media broadcasts. Recent Houghton Centre by email to The workshop, part of the Thetford
Sue on 01953 454519. European activities have included [email protected] or by Festival, is on Saturday 4th
We hope to see you there. telephone on 01760 441444 September at Thetford Grammar
School, Bridge Street from 10:00 –

K9 Capers Companion Dog 4:30 with a performance for friends

and family from 4:30 – 5:00 pm.
Whether you are a sixth form/

Show and Fun Day college student who‟s been too shy
to join a group or an older singer
who hasn‟t found the time yet, you
We will be having a K9 Capers Companion Williams wood turner, S Jones Portrait Artist,
will be welcome to join in. The
Dog Show and Fun Day will take place on Norfolk finest foods, tea cup rides, animal
workshop is being led by
Saturday 4th September at Bergh Apton Village osteopath, paws and claws groomers, nature diet
experienced singing professionals
Hall, starting at 10am with all profits to be and micro chipping by mobile pet care
and will cover a variety of singing
donated to Jenny Lind Childrens department at If you would like more information or a
styles.
the Norfolk and Norwich hospital. This event schedule please contact Tina on 01603 759591.
The cost is £10 (£8 for students/
follows on from a sponsored dog walk which Bergh Apton is about 6 miles south east of
concessions) which includes a light
we organised in 2008 and which raised over Norwich just off the A146 Loddon Road. The
lunch. To book a place please
£2000 for the Jenny Lind. reason that we like to raise funds for them is
contact the TIC, Pal House, King
There will be lots going on including pedigree because of the outstanding treatment that they
Street, Thetford 01842 751975, or
(held under kennel club rules) and novelty have given to my daughter over the last couple
see our website:
classes, displays, raffle, dog commands quiz, of years including time as an inpatient last
www.thetfordsingers.org.uk
tombola, BBQ and trade stands including Paul summer.
Mid-Norfolk Times Page 2 News

Shake up for Legal Aid – Get the Advantage

How might this affect you? advantage at our
By Adrian Goldring of dealing with serious problems in their of firms offering the service has Business to Business
Greenland Houchen Pomeroy relationships and lifestyle. been reduced. As a result members
Legal Aid made the headlines
recently when it was announced that
nearly 50% of firms nationally have
Legal Aid helps with the costs of
legal advice for people who cannot
afford it. Whether you will be eligible
of the public seeking advice and
assistance may have to travel
further to get advice if there is no
Forums in September
lost the right to offer legal aid to receive it will depend on: firm which can act locally. Advantage Technologies are a local “Having been in business since 1991,
services to the public. The type of legal problem you have Similarly, if there is only one firm Thetford company who have been we have the experience and contacts
For some, this help is a lifeline for Your income (how much you earn) with a Legal Aid franchise in a successfully operating in the business within the ICT sector to specify,
and how much capital town, a couple looking for help to business sector since the early source, supply and maintain the best
(money, property and with for example family matters 1990s. Over the years their portfolio and most cost effective solutions in
belongings) you have would need independent solicitors has grown and it now encompasses a this area of the business world. With
(called “financial and one partner may therefore have multitude of up-to-date technologies, the ever-increasing number of
eligibility”) and to travel to a town or city some thereby enabling them to provide manufacturers and with constant
Whether there is a miles away to act for him/her. cover in every aspect of a company‟s model changes it is not surprising
reasonable chance of Greenland Houchen Pomeroy – ICT requirements. that customers become confused. We
winning your case and it is with branches in Norwich, Based in premises in the heart of know what can be the most cost
worth the time and money Attleborough, Wymondham, Thetford, Advantage is able to offer effective solution for all business
needed to win Watton and Long Stratton – has full A/V and Digital Signage requirements; we take into account
Earlier in the year legal held a Legal Aid franchise for 18 demonstrations using the latest such factors as cost of ownership,
firms were asked to bid years and was successful in its bid interactive technologies, as well as suitability and compatibility with
for a specific number of to continue helping those who providing Video Conferencing existing hardware and software. This
New Matter Starts in cannot afford to help themselves in facilities. They are able to supply would include all equipment ranging
various categories of law. legal matters. We can offer legal more specialised items for a from servers, PCs and software,
The Legal Services aid for those who qualify in customer‟s sophisticated IT printers and notebooks, to audio
Commission considered matrimonial, employment and requirements, from Local Area visual products and so on.”
all applications and in July housing cases. Networks [LAN‟s] to distributed and The company is hosting two
it advised firms whether or For Mid Norfolk News readers, Wide Area Networks (WAN's) with Business to Business Forum Days on
not their tenders were please contact our Attleborough their own business data requirement. 14th and 15th September at The
successful. There has been office on 01953 453143 or visit The They also boast a dedicated EcoTech Centre, Swaffham, so if
widespread concern Pines, 50 Connaught Road, or if you structured cabling division that you‟re interested in getting a flavour
voiced by some at how the live in the Watton area, we are at 40 supplies and installs structured of what they have to offer just ring
axe has fallen. High Street (tel: 01953 882864). cabling and fibre infrastructures. and book your place.
Legal Aid is still Contact your local Citizens Advice Outlining why Advantage For more information, please call
available for those who Bureau for details of other firms in Technologies is regularly the partner 01842 763131, email
qualify on financial the area offering Legal Aid (or public of choice when it comes to ICT for [email protected] or visit
grounds but the number funding as it is now known). SMEs, David Eldridge, Commercial www.advantech.co.uk
Director of the business said:
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Wayland Women in Business and the City HJC Ltd Motor Engineers
Servicing & MOT preparation to all makes of
modern cars & light commercials
Tyres, Exhausts, & Batteries supplied and fitted
Courtesy cars available
Ask for Steve at: 5 Linmore Court Threxton Rd
Industrial Estate Watton

Tel: 01953 889924

DY-FIT FOR LIFE

EXERCISE TO MUSIC CLASSES
Watton Sports Centre, Dereham Road.
All the sessions are designed to promote stamina,
strength and flexibility whilst taking into account the
fitness level and ability of participants.

General Aerobics Mondays 7pm

An hour long, as energetic as you wish!**

Nifty Fifties Fridays 11am

A challenging workout for "recycled teenagers"**

Gentle Option Fridays 10am

40 minutes duration, no floorwork. Problems such as arthritis
Picture: Submitted
and joint replacement are taken into account.
Guest speaker Suzi Abel, senior buyer Our next lunch will be held at Broom Hall an exclusive tour of the Houses of
from Jarrolds Department store in Norwich Saham Toney on Tuesday 21st September Parliament. Classes start again Monday 6th September
gave a fun and interesting talk about her 12-2pm £13.50 per ticket which includes a We were met by Elizabeth Truss MP and
successful career within the family run hot lunch, a glass of wine and tea and had drinks on Westminster Terrace, the For further details, please contact
business at our March lunch, which had yet coffee served with handmade truffles. We view of the Thames was extraordinary
another high attendance. Suzi has kindly
invited our group to a late night shopping
are pleased to announce our guest speaker
is Clare Martinsen from Breckland
from the Terrace and the weather did not
let us down. Elizabeth Truss was a
Diane Cuthbert
event at the store, which will include a
makeup demo and fashion show, details
will follow very soon.
Orchard. Clare launched her business in
March 2009 and has since featured in the
EDP Future 50 and won the Brecks
wonderful host, she listened with great
interest to lots of different ideas from the
group in which the new government could
01953 850275
RSA/YMCA Qualified Teacher Classes held during term-time
The Wayland Women in business lunches Dragons Den competition. Our exhibitors help people running businesses and has
are open to everyone. Although most in September are Sharon Gibbons from SG kindly agreed to be our guest speaker in
attendees are running businesses, please do Therapy and Leanne Osbon from Jewellery March 2011.
not let this deter you from coming. We by leafy, this is proving to be popular so All are welcome. Tickets are on sale now.
always have a number of employed and please book if you would like to exhibit at For further details please contact Jane
retired ladies and a number of ladies who the December lunch. Richards 01953 850810
are seeking to return to the work place By kind invitation from Baroness Gillian [email protected] or Clare Rowling
attending. Shepard, Wayland Women in Business had 01953 488993

Farewell The Sillars

Hilary Light
After more than five years in
Attleborough Town Clerk
Hilary Elias is leaving for
Orchestra
pastures new, she will take up
her new post as Clerk to at St. George’s
Costessey Council at the
beginning of September. The
Council are currently
Saham
recruiting for her successor. The Friends of St Georges Church, Saham
Hilary has seen several Toney, are pleased to inform that their autumn
changes in her time in event will be an evening concert to be
Attleborough – computerised performed by the Sillars Light Orchestra. This
accounting, lots of extra orchestra is a non-denominational community
paperwork with risk orchestra centred in Norwich.
assessments and the like, but The orchestra has been in existence for many
there have been many benefits years made up of some 35 amateur musicians.
for the community with Their repertoire includes great music from the
Quality Status, remodelled Picture: Submitted concert hall, stage, screen and popular
public toilets, Attleborough In selections from composers such as: Lloyd
Bloom expansion, Attleborough wonderful historic centre. Webber, Gustav Holst, Vaughan Williams,
Festival, the extension of the “I have thoroughly enjoyed Edward German, Edward Elgar Leroy
Recreation Ground play area and working here and I shall take away Anderson, Mozart, Gilbert & Sullivan, to
the design for a replacement store many memories of the people who mention a few.
and office behind the Town Hall. want the best for their town and Don‟t miss the opportunity to enjoy an evening
In her resignation letter she who give such a lot of time to of popular music at St George‟s Church, Saham
thanked the Town Council for promote it. Toney, on October 9th 2010. Tickets and
training her and for allowing her to “You never know – I might even further information to be circulated in due
develop the role. “Attleborough is sneak back to see the Christmas course - please just book the date 9th October
a lovely market town, with a lights again!” 2010.
Mid-Norfolk Times Page 4 News
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Queen Norfolk Wildlife Trust

To ask a question about the Norfolk’s Wildlife please call the Norfolk

Elizabeth 1st Wildlife Information Service. Wildline 01603 598333 9am to 5pm Mon - Fri.
E-mail [email protected]
Website http://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/naturalconnections

visits Further details and Membership enquiries 01953 498467

Saturday September 11th 10am-12 noon. Guided Walk at Thompson Water. A
guided walk led by NWT Field Officer Darrell Stevens. Precautions against insect

Attleborough bites recommended. Venue; Meet at the Great Eastern Pingo Trail car park on the
A1075 at Stow Bedon then drive to the walk start point which will be along a rough
unmade road that may not be suitable for some cars. Cost £2.00 members and non-

Library members for NWT funds.

42 children and their families attended to see

Rachel Duffield from Gressenhall Working Life
Museum dressed as Queen Elizabeth 1st visit
Attleborough Library in August.
The queen described her costume and all aspects of
Tudor life to the children and all agreed it was a “The Best In Country Music” 8 „til late
fantastic experience. One really big fan of the
Queen, Elise Jaggard, even dressed up for the
event!
Attleborough Coffee & Chat
At St Mary’s Church Hall, Behind St Mary’s, Attleborough
Saturdays 10am to 11.30 - Come and have a coffee, tea or
maybe a scone and most importantly a chat.

Pictures: Submitted

Tribute Weekend at Saham

Great Cressingham Cinema Club The new season for Saham Cinema club will
start again on September 18th at the Wells
Cole Community Centre, 7.30pm. The first
On 2nd & 3rd October, the Parish names of all who have been laid to rest
film will be a film for all the family, G-Force -
Church at Great Cressingham is in the churchyard during the last 50
A specially trained squad of guinea pigs who
hosting a tribute weekend to remember years will be read out and tribute paid
are dispatched to stop a diabolical billionaire
all who have been interred in the to them. Everyone is invited to that
from taking over the world.
churchyard during the last fifty years. service.
There is a licensed bar and confectionary
There will be an art exhibition in the We are still searching for photos of the
available before the film, and during the
Village Hall (Saturday only), the thatched cottages at Priory Drove, the
interval tea and coffee. We run a raffle during
former village school, now a living row of cottages at Waterend opposite
the evening and each month, as long as we use
history Victorian School and Museum the Windmill, both cottages where
the silver service provided by Moviola our
will be open, and in the Parish Church only Vine Cottage remains, and the
licensing body, then we are able to give away
will be an exhibition portraying the cottages in the Street between the
that nights film free to one lucky attendee.
village past & present, with present St Michael's Crescent and the
After expenses are paid all profit goes to the
photographs of dwellings that have flint cottages, Carriers & Stone
much needed heating fund at the Hall.
gone to make way for new buildings, Cottage.
The Wells Cole Community Centre, Bell
notable village characters, village Are you still in contact with evacuees?
Lane, has ample parking, very good
events, a bit of village history, and Do you have any info about the plane
wheelchair access and everyone is welcome to
records and artefacts from the Norfolk crashes in the village during the war?
join in. If you are able to have a poster and
Records Office, and more. If anyone has photos or news reports,
display in your area please contact me on
How much of this do you remember? we can borrow, that would add to the
01953 883394 or email me on
You may like to write a tribute to a exhibition then Emily Rutterford of
[email protected]. Other dates for
relative or friend, who lived in the Street Farm, Gt Cressingham,IP25
your diaries are Friday October 8th, film 'The
village, accompanied by a photo if you 6NL Telephone: 01760 756240 would
Last Station ' and November 27th 'The Ghost
wish & place this on our tribute wall, be delighted to hear from you.
Writer'. December will be discussed at the first
and these will be made into a book and Saturday & Sunday October 2nd & 3rd
film show. I look forward to seeing all my
kept in the church. The finale of the opening times l0am to 5pm. Tribute
regulars and lots of new faces. Thank all for
weekend will be the tribute service at service Sunday 3rd at 6pm,
your support .
6pm on Sunday 3rd October when the refreshments available.
Barbara Harrold

Smith & Pinching launch

campaign to raise funds for Break
Smith & Pinching, a leading local Insurance and Landlords (Tenanted campaign to benefit Break‟.
company of Independent Financial Property Insurance) for new customers. “Smith & Pinching are keen to work with
Advisers, Asset Managers and Insurance This is the beginning of a relationship the local community and have forged a
Brokers, based in Norwich, are launching with Break and there are plans for further very good relationship with Break. We
an initiative for people switching their fundraising events and volunteering hope this initiative will help raise much
household insurance to them. For every opportunities in the pipeline. needed funds to help Break continue
new household insurance customer, S&P Gillian Bolam, Head of Fundraising for their valuable work.” said Teresa
will donate £50 to Break. Break, said, „We are really looking Henderson, Marketing Manager at Smith
This campaign will run until July 2011 forward to working with Smith & & Pinching.
and the offer applies to Standard Home Pinching and are very grateful to them Break provides care for vulnerable
Insurance, Holiday/Second Home for running the household insurance adults, children and families across East
Mid-Norfolk Times Page 6 News

Luncheon Club is off to Singing SSAFA Forces Help

the seaside thanks to for On Sunday 15th August the Ministry SSAFA continues to provide vital

Pleasure
of Defence officially marked the 65th support when and where it is most
Norfolk Community anniversary of Victory over Japan, VJ
Day, with a national service of
needed, recently opening
accommodation for the relatives of

Foundation with commemoration at the Cenotaph,

London. The Service celebrated the
achievements of the United Kingdom,
young servicemen and women
returning home from overseas
operations with serious and life-
The Trustees of the Wayland Hall
Luncheon Club (Registered Charity
of the cost with a small proportion
being subsidised through fund-
Breckland the Commonwealth and the Allies in
their victory in the Far East, but also
threatening injuries.
Each year the charity‟s dedicated staff

Harmony
paid tribute to the 580,406 UK and and volunteers assist more than 50,000
1125350) heard with interest that the raising. On this occasion they applied
Commonwealth Forces and 67,073 UK people nationwide. In 2009, SSAFA
Norfolk Community Foundation was for the cost of hiring a coach and
civilians who lost their lives during six Forces Help‟s Norfolk Branch assisted
inviting charities and other groups to buying the tickets which amounted to Breckland Harmony is a ladies choir long years of conflict. It was also a 868 people with a range of needs,
apply for funding for a range of £903 in total. You can imagine their which meets to rehearse on time to reflect on those heroes who providing mobility vehicles and home
reasons and it appeared that the delight and excitement to be told that Mondays from 7.30 to 9.30pm in survived that war. adaptations for the elderly and
Luncheon Club met the required the application had been approved by Ovington Village Hall. More than six decades later, many of disabled, assisting those entitled to
criteria. Just as a matter of interest the Grassroots Grants Fund. We sing mainly for pleasure, and those veterans may now need our help. apply for benefits and war pensions
you may like to know that the This grant is a much appreciated enjoy a wide variety of music from The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and and making friendship visits to the
Norfolk Community Foundation contribution at a time of uncertainty ABBA to John Rutter, songs from Families Association (SSAFA) Forces lonely, ill or bereaved.
raises funds from a broad section of for the Luncheon Club‟s future. The the shows to classical music. Help supports those who serve, those Just one day‟s paid service in any of
government, corporate and individual diners will be able to enjoy a rare day We give the occasional concert, who used to serve and the families of our Armed Forces or Reserve Forces
donors to support voluntary activity out at no cost to them and enable the usually in a local hall or church to both. qualifies you for a lifetime of support
within Norfolk. Club to thank the staff and many raise funds for them, and enjoy We have proudly assisted thousands of from SSAFA. This includes anyone
An application pack was duly volunteers who do their utmost to singing at a local wedding or servicemen and women and their who has done National Service, close
obtained and completed requesting provide the service on a day to day celebration. We make a small families in times of need, from the war relatives, widows and widowers.
support for the Luncheon Club‟s basis. monthly fee to cover expenses. widow facing hardship to the elderly If you think SSAFA Forces Help can
summer outing which this year is to The Trustees would like also to take Ladies of any age are welcome to veteran with crippling mobility assist you or someone you know please
be on Thursday, 9th September to see this opportunity to thank Mr Paul join us. Ring the director Julia problems. contact the Norfolk Branch on 01603
the Cromer Pier Seaside Special Adcock for his independent reference Grover 01953 483654 or members And at a time when British troops are 890770 or visit www.ssafa-
show. In a normal year the diners which formed a vital part of the Christine Reilly 01953 885848 and once again facing terrible danger, norfolk.org.uk for further information.
themselves would contribute to most application pack. Hazel Bingham 01953 483771.

Lusher Coach Excursions 2010

Sun 26th Sept London Eye evening flight Adult £34 Child £26.50
Thur 7th Oct Knitting and Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace £26.00
The Westminster View
Sun 17th Oct Lunch at Browston Hall Lowestoft Getting our real economy moving unemployment and deprivation follow. The
£22.00 again: The Norfolk Way benefits of the Norwich-Cambridge
Sunday 21st November Lunch at Ocean Rooms Gorleston £20.50 As we emerge from the rubble of the New corridor will not spread if people cannot
Friday 26th November – Monday 29th November Labour Credit Boom, we need to get the get around easily.
Eastbourne Turkey and Tinsel Weekend real economy moving again. We need to Investing in our rail, road and broadband
3 nights half board at New Wilmington Hotel Eastbourne. Including rebalance our economy away from an over- infrastructure will also allow us to develop
visits to Brighton also ‘Yesterdays World’ & Battle Abbey. dependence on the public sector, the City, a more sustainable model of development.
£230.00 + Insurance Single room supplement £30.00 and booms in housing and consumer The beauty of new communication
Full itineraries available on request spending. How? What does this mean for technology is that it allows people to live
Norfolk? Whilst some fear that we will be and work closer to home. Instead of the last
Thursford Christmas Spectacular 2010 hit by the cuts but not benefit from the Government‟s policy of „dumping‟
Friday 17th December 7pm performance raised seating £38.00 growth, I think Norfolk has an extra- massive housing developments in zoned
Thurs 23rd December 7pm performance raised seating £38.00 ordinary opportunity which we should „growth points‟ for commuter housing,
George Freeman is the Conservative
Our 2010 Excursion List – is now available seize. whilst the market towns and villages we all
MP for Mid-Norfolk. The object of
Our area has the potential to be the next love wither, the Coalition has implemented
please call us on 01760 440589 'Silicon Valley' of sustainable technologies. a new planning framework to empower
this column is to help readers stay in
touch with their MP - it is not
We have the research base, industrial local councils and communities. With
intended as a reflection of the
innovation and finance to lead in the some local vision we could pioneer a new
political views of anyone associated
world‟s three fastest growing markets: „high tech‟ rural economy in which post
with the Mid Norfolk Times.
agriculture; renewable energy; and offices, pubs and local shops can thrive
biomedicine. The A11 corridor links with people of working age with an infrastructure development. If Norfolk
Cambridge University and Europe‟s disposable incomes living and working could, say, retain 50% of the additional
leading biotechnology cluster with back in villages again. Our area has the revenue flowing from the A11 dualling or
Norwich‟s John Innes Centre; Institute of potential to be in the vanguard of a „rural laying down fibre optics, we could get on
Food Research; the UEA Climate Research renaissance‟ which can combine heritage and finance it ourselves.
unit, the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, the with opportunity. Why not go further and think about a new
new Genome and Innovation Centres, and For too long we have become dependent "Regional Infrastructure Building Society"
a cluster of precision engineering and on begging for the infrastructure handout to raise the multi-millions we need for a
renewable energy expertise. Add the from Brussels and Whitehall. I‟m proud to world class network of fast rail, road and
Ipswich telecoms cluster around BT at be working hard as part of the „pack‟ of broadband links, funded through the
Martlesham, and you have a golden Norfolk MPs pushing for the A11 dualling development gain it unlocks. That was how
triangle of technology which could power and other investment we need, but as well the Victorians funded the railways in the
new jobs and businesses for years to come. as lobbying for Government funds to pay 19th Century.
As Cambridge and other clusters have for infrastructure I think we need also to be Our region has the talent and technology to
shown elsewhere around the world, you imaginative and bold in thinking of new lead the sustainable technology revolution.
don‟t have to be a „boffin‟ to benefit. High ways of funding it. Perhaps we need to But we need the infrastructure engine to
tech clusters like this generate jobs and think about giving our local councils more get it moving. Government is facing
opportunities across the board. powers to raise money locally? Maybe we unprecedented constraints on public
But one major obstacle is holding us back: should think about road pricing to generate spending. We need to think of news ways
underinvestment in infrastructure. We will some local revenue to be ring fenced and to finance infrastructure.
never unlock the potential of our region reinvested in our local infrastructure? This is the county that gave Britain the
unless we invest in the necessary rail, road, Think of all the money we could raise from seeds of the agricultural and therefore
broadband and sustainable housing the annual migration to our beautiful coast industrial revolution, our first Prime
development to get our region moving. from people who don‟t have to struggle Minister and our greatest military hero. We
Why is it that whilst Cambridge and with our communications all year round. should aspire to lead again. A new way.
Norwich have been booming, we still have Around the world there are many different [email protected]
deep pockets of deprivation around East models being pioneered. In America, a The Norfolk Way is a campaign to
Anglia in Peterborough, Kings Lynn, number of cities have pioneered „Tax promote a new vision of sustainable
Cromer, Yarmouth and Lowestoft, parts of Increment Financing‟ as a new way of development in Norfolk, founded in 2007
Norwich and rural pockets? The simple raising finance for infrastructure. Basically, by George Freeman, For more details
answer is the poverty of our a local council negotiates with Government email [email protected]
communications links. If people and to keep a share of the tax and other revenue www.thenorfolkway.co.uk
businesses cannot access opportunities then increments that flow to the Treasury from
News Mid-Norfolk Times Page 7

Wayland Scouts Raise Attleborough Charity Dog Show at

Funds for ShelterBox Library News Ketts Park
The children have gone back to school and the
town breaths a collective sigh of relief. The library
Wymondham
There will be a charity Dog Show at Ketts Park Wymondham on
saw a huge number of children complete the September 26th from 10 am onwards in aid of the Mayor of
Reading Game and many thanks to those of you Wymondham‟s Community Fund. Entries are 1 per class and is run
who came along and supported our summer by Kennel Club rules.
programme of events. But what's next? There will be some craft stalls as well so lots to do for the whole family.
September is Norfolk History Month and Anyone wishing more information can contact Karen on 01953 603302.
Attleborough Library will be celebrating with two
fascinating talks reflecting the past of this area. In
these tough times we also want to remind you that
the library is an amazing resource for learning and JAZZ / BLUES / SWING BAND
advice with our Council@YourLibrary Freephone,
wealth of books and leaflets, Jobpoint and requires
knowledgeable staff on hand to help you find the
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October is Black History Month with a focus this Rehearsing in Wayland and Wymondham areas
year on South African Art, as well as events for
Grandparents and Babies accross the month and a Contact : Tessa 01953 488022 e-mail [email protected]
Beast Quest event for older children in the half
term break Pop in or call to book tickets or to get
more details of these and many more exciting
Picture: Submitted
events coming to your library.
Wayland Scouts recently spent a Team work and a sense of See you soon - Emily (Community Librarian)
weekend camping in a ShelterBox camaraderie helped them along. Thursday 9th Sept. 6pm Working Life in
tent loaned from the Watton All the Scouts had a great time and Attleborough - A talk by Chris Amos of the
Rotarians. The aim was to raise funds also felt they had learnt some new Attleborough Heritage Group
and awareness for the charity. skills and maybe appreciated the Tuesday 14th Sept. 10am The Night Pirates -
As part of the tenth anniversary of comforts they normally have when craft activity for young children and their parents/
ShelterBox there are a number of camping. carers based on the popular children's book
challenges throughout the year fro Paul Cutts, Scout Leader Thursday 16th Sept. - all day workshop -
the Scouts. Wayland took it further commented, „It has been a great booking required. Are you under selling
when the Watton Rotarians asked opportunity for us to see what we can yourself? - Interveiw skills and CV writing
them if they could camp in a do without lots of amenities; we had workshop led by HR consultant Mags Miller
ShelterBox tent and use the survival great fun preparing meals and Monday 20th Sept. 1:30pm The American
equipment provided. cooking over the open fires. The Invasion - A presentation including audio clips
Using their Scouting skills of fire Scouts also learnt a lot about how of American Servicemen posted in the area
lighting and backwoods cooking they best to use the resources available.‟ during WWII with sound archivist Jonathen
managed to survive the weekend We have not yet collected all the Draper
cooking on open fires and making sponsor money so will update Tuesday 12th October - 11am Are you sitting
box and reflector ovens. everyone next issue, a big thank you to comfortably? - reading with your grandchildren,
Earlier in the week they had all the people that have supported us so your questions addressed
appeared on Wayland Radio to far. If you would like to make a Thursday 28th October - time to be confirmed
publicise the event and were invited donation please email Theresa Cutts on Big Draw - Black History Month activity in
back to tell everyone how it went. [email protected] association with artist Peter Sek
The Scouts experienced a little of or telephone 01953 884243. Saturday 30th October 10am Beast Quest - A
what it might be like to live with Pictured are Josh Taylor and Ryan challenge activity for the over 7s based on the
limited resources and basic supplies. Easter both with Wayland Scouts bestselling series of books

The role of an Adviser in the the training that advisers receive. We are
not there to be confrontational, we are there
to represent the concerns of our clients and
Citizens’ Advice Bureau we do so in a controlled yet purposeful
manner. We also often have routes to take
There is often some misunderstanding show the creditors that there is a serious issues to a higher level within organisations
about the role of advisers within a Bureau. attempt to start to deal with the debt to get a satisfactory response.
This can, potentially, be a problem in problems in a constructive way and with Another avenue of advice and assistance
representational work we sometimes information to support any offers of can be where clients have had work done
undertake on behalf of clients. Our initial repayment. This is one example of the on their properties or cars and something
involvement in most cases, where there is adviser working with the client to help has gone wrong. Sometimes emotions can
any element of representation, is to them „manage‟ their own solution and to run high and often we find that the
establish the facts of the case and to then help them represent themselves. For situation has reached a stalemate by the
seek to act to bring about a solution. We serious debt cases the adviser can refer time we get involved. Although all cases
always remember that we have heard only clients for specialised debt advice. are different it is often useful for a third
one side of a case and, although that might Another issue on which we are often asked party to be introduced in such situations
prove to be entirely accurate, we do need to for advice, and in representing the client, is and an adviser can help in re-establishing
hear the other side. The first stages are in dealing with utility companies. It can be some sort of dialogue. We can take a step
often more in the role of a mediator. frustrating – and expensive if you are using back from the emotional frustrations of the
One of the key attributes of advisers is that a mobile phone – to be held in a queue of clients and the often defensive responses of
they should be impartial. That is, they callers on what is optimistically called a the other party to try to seek a mutually
should seek to establish the facts of any Helpline. Then, when you finally get to agreeable solution. Of course, in the real
case and work with the client to seek a speak to someone, the response can be seen world, this is not always possible but it can
resolution. This can mean helping the as unhelpful and you never get to speak to and does work in a good number of cases.
client to understand their situation and help a person who can actually help. Although it In the others we can offer advice on more
correct any misunderstandings with other is of no comfort to those experiencing formal solutions through other agencies
parties involved. these frustrations and concerns, but the vast and eventually through the Courts.
To take a fairly regular issue of a client majority of calls to Helplines are answered Although our primary aim is to help and
with debt problems, it can be helpful for an competently and effectively. However, it is advise our clients we should not be seen as
adviser to go through the process with the the small percentage of clients that don‟t an enemy by those on the other side of an
client of identifying their income and get that service that often end up in one of argument. The Citizens‟ Advice Bureau
expenditure. This can help the client to our Bureaux. Such is the reputation of the can often act as an intermediary when thing
identify where the money is going, where Citizens‟ Advice Service that a call on have gone wrong. We can help clients
there is the potential for savings, and how behalf of a client can often bring about a make their points in a calm and
much, if any, is available to offer by way of speedy resolution. Something that a client constructive way and, equally, we can help
repayment for the debts. This can then be has been trying to sort out for weeks seems them understand the views and position of
used, with a suitable covering letter, to suddenly achievable. Most of that is due to others – usually to mutual advantage.
Mid-Norfolk Times Page 8 News

Friends of Brandon Station Making the most of your Savings

Garden Party When you have taken the time Diversify As with your deposit markets and will benefit overall
and effort to set money aside, you account cushion, if you are when markets rise again. This is
Anyone living within 15 miles of Brandon who Sunday 12th September from 12 Noon until 6pm want to be sure those savings are adverse to the idea of exposing another way of mitigating risk
wishes to travel by train will probably have used to help bring the existence and aims of FOBS to working as hard as they can for your entire portfolio to the whims within your portfolio. You can
or passed through Brandon Station. In recent the attention of the general public. A host of you. This guide lays out some of of the stock market you can build stop worrying about when is the
years a charity known as Friends of Brandon attractions have been laid on including the the main points you might want a further cushion into your right time to invest – and when is
Station (FOBS) has been formed with the aim of Breckland Brass Band from 1 to 3pm, a Tea to consider when planning what investment by spreading money the wrong time – and you can
acquiring a lease from Network Rail in order to Dance in the marquee to the non-stop piano to do with those savings – and across different asset classes. continue the good savings habits
preserve the nineteenth century flint building and playing of Pip Jepson, Rowing Boat Hire, Model some general rules you might There are not just equities but you created whilst building your
ultimately find communal use for the building. Railway, Tony`s Barbecue and Sandra`s Cake want to follow to keep them on also property, gilts and corporate deposit account cushion.
With the help of a small group of volunteers (the Stall, Licenced Bar, Teas and Coffee (Toilets on track to meet your goals. bonds to choose from. Look to the long-term We
Friends), a great deal of superficial work has been site). Children will be well catered for with a Build a Firm Base The general In this way, when equities are consider investing in equities
carried out to make the station one of the most Bouncy Castle, Play Rangers, Balloons, Lucky rule of thumb is that before you suffering, one of your other because over the long-term, they
attractive in the region. The murals and flower Dip and Face Painting. do anything else, you should choices might be doing better and have traditionally outperformed
boxes have already won prestigious awards. The Entrance to the gardens for this family fun day is build up an amount equal to can compensate for some of that all asset classes. However, by
next step requires considerable funding and a £1 for adults, children free but must be between three and six months‟ loss. Even if they all have a bad long term we mean at least five
GARDEN PARTY for local families is being accompanied. All enquiries to Chris on 01842- salary and place it in a deposit day, they will not all do equally years and preferably longer. The
held at Riverside Lodge, High Street, Brandon on 811236. account. This should be easily badly. downside to equities is that short-
accessible so that you can get Buy low, sell high This is a basic term, stock market investments is
hold of what you need, should an tenet of investing but sadly, is a a volatile business and you need
emergency arise. lot more difficult than it looks. to be prepared to see the value of
There are two benefits to having Calling the top or bottom of your investments fall from time
an amount set aside in this way. markets has proved impossible to to time. The trick is to remember
Firstly, you can feel assured do with any consistency, even for why you invested and look
that, should the worst happen – experts – if it were easy, there through any short-term issues
for example you need to would be many more Warren towards your longer term goals.
undertake significant repairs to Buffets around. Generally However, there is one final rule
your house or car or you lose speaking, it would be unwise to which overrides all of these…
your job – there is a fund adopt this as an investment Don‟t push your luck Markets
readily available to help you strategy. are constantly changing so, just
financially whilst you deal with Diversification is the key to a as long as you prepare your
other issues. successful portfolio. Even in a portfolio at outset, you also have
Second, this frees you up to make recession, not all companies to plan for the final goal.
the right decisions about any suffer; some might even prosper. Therefore, as that date gets
additional savings. If you invest A simple way to increase the closer, you might consider
in the stock market, for example, diversity of your portfolio is to consolidating some of the gains
the value of that investment can invest in a collective investment, you have made so that you can
go down as well as up. It is such as a unit trust or OEIC. In actually carry out your plans.
therefore no place for money this way, your investment is After all, you do not wish to see
which you might need to use in spread across a range of all your hard earned savings cut
an emergency. Building funds on companies, thus the risk is in half by a market downturn in
deposit means that you can begin lessened. the final six months before you
to consider longer term Invest Regularly Probably the need to access the money in your
investments without the worry best way to benefit from the portfolio.
that you might have to take the swings and roundabouts of the Better, therefore, to consider
money out of the market at the stock market without even moving money out of the stock
wrong time. (But more of that thinking about it is to invest market, bit by bit.
later …) regularly. If you do this as Similarly, during the life of your
Whilst interest rates are opposed to making a single or investment, watch out for market
currently low, careful study of occasional lump sum peaks. Depending on your goals,
the best buy lists and interest investment, you benefit from you will likely have to consider
surveys can help you maximize what is called „pound/cost this repositioning several years
the rate that you earn on this averaging‟ i.e. buying shares at before you actually want the
money. You can also spread a range of different prices as the money. It is usual for a person to
your money between a number market moves up or down over move from equities and property
of accounts – some on time. A monthly savings plan is into fixed interest and cash, but it
immediate access; some on 30 a particularly efficient way to is imperative that you take
days notice; perhaps some even do this because it disciplines professional advice on this, as
on 90 days notice. Spreading your budgeting and after a this period represents the
your money between while, the money will disappear culmination of many years‟
institutions also increases the from your account without you savings.
guarantee coverage you receive even noticing. If you would like further
from the Financial Services When prices are high you will information please contact Smith
Compensation Scheme (FSCS). buy fewer shares or units, but & Pinching on 01953 885904.
Currently the FSCS will pay when prices are low, you get The content of this article is for
compensation up to 100% of more for your money. Your information purposes only and
£50,000 per institution. average buying price is therefore does not constitute advice.
likely to be lower in volatile

Watton & District Royal British Legion

Poppy Appeal Organiser Required
Due to the relocation of the the period of the Appeal and Legion due to the Town and
Watton & District Royal British subsequent tasks takes Districts help have raised tens of
Legion Poppy Appeal Organiser, approximately eight to ten weeks thousands of pounds for the
a replacement Poppy Appeal but it is not a full time Poppy Appeal, this has helped
Organiser is urgently required. commitment and help is available our service men and women and
The present Organiser has for as and when required. dependents of all ages and not
over five years achieved superb A full job specification and more just in recent conflicts and it
results in organising a dedicated details can be obtained from Mr would be disappointing if we
team of helpers in street David Sell on (01953) 882089 or could not continue to keep up this
collections, house to house, Mr Glyn Bellamy on (01953) excellent effort which is greatly
school and shops and the whole 880188. The position is voluntary appreciated by all recipients of
team are to be congratulated. but travel expenses can and will Legion Aid.
The infrastructure is still in place be refunded.
but a Team Leader is required, Watton & District Royal British
News Mid-Norfolk Times Page 9

Bradenham & District Horticultural Champion of Champions

Society - Ashill Apples
Our July meeting was held on Bramley, work better when blueberries but sadly these were
Thursday 15th and we were mixed with another variety such not available on the night as they
entertained and educated about as Cox, to make it a more are snapped up as soon as they
apple juice by David Skipper medium flavour - very refreshing are produced. However, with
from Norfolk Apple Juice and it is too, I can vouch for it. The supervision and advice from
Ashill Fruit Farm. He was aided apples are picked into bins of a Tracey we were able to try and
and abetted by his lively half-ton capacity then the process buy. There was an instant scrum.
daughter Tracey Denny. begins by washing the crop into a The teas and coffees took a back
Unusually our speaker was an ex tank with a slow-moving augur seat while we all tried, bought
resident of Bradenham, having which smashes the apples into and looked at the photos David
lived here in the 1950‟s and pulp. This then goes through four had brought of their operation
attended the school, now the rollers of descending size which while he fielded questions. That
village hall so he must have felt feeds the juice produced into was the moment he gave us some
at home. He also started his talk vats. There are two of these, each very important information
with a whirlwind tour of of 1000 litre capacity and left previously overlooked - in winter
Bradenham „then‟ and described overnight to settle. As cut apples he mulls the apple juice so we
the various shops - I lost count at go brown, so would the juice, so are hoping to see him at our
four - and the searchlight sited at ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is Christmas party. I can hear those
Southend during World War 2, added - a similar treatment to our carols now…
the remains of which were still sprinkling cut apples with lemon The show for July is always the
there for some years after 1945. juice. After this comes the Sweet Pea and Rose event and
David started by describing the pasteurising and bottling. This this year was well up to standard Wayland Show 2010 Champion of Champions and also Supreme Cattle Champion – Ruby Red
fruit trees on the farm. They machine will fill 200 bottles at a with the following results: Pants a Limousin cross owned by Barwood and Padfield. Picture by Caston Camera Club
grow around 10,000, with 30 time, every half hour during the Class 1 Vase of seven Sweet Pea
different apple varieties and three day, using bottles made from stems - 1st and Kathleen Lord
pear. Most gardeners who grow
the odd fruit tree or two are
familiar with the old summer and
recycled glass. Each week a
staggering 3000 litres of juice are
made by Monday morning.
Shield Ralph Kinsley; 2nd Geoff
Twelftree; 3rd Peggy Twelftree;
HC Peter Hicks
Attleborough & District
Horticultural Society
winter pruning routines. Not at Throughout all this strict records Class 2 One Sweet Pea Stem -
Ashill Apples they don‟t! They are kept for Environmental 1st Ralph Kinsley; 2nd Vic
employ one lady whose full-time Health and Hygiene regulations. Cossins; 3rd Geoff Twelftree
job is pruning, all year round What‟s left of the pulp after the Class 3 One single Hybrid Tea On Saturday 11th September the Society “Heavy Horses” – a topic that will be of
except for harvest time when she initial press has to be cleaned off Rose - 1st and Winifred Jones present their Autumn Show at the great interest to a wide cross-section of
gets a change - picking apples. the machines, which are fully Cup Geoff Twelftree; 2nd Peggy
Connaught Hall in Attleborough, people, not just horticulturalists – so again
These trees are not your average stripped each day, cleaned and Twelftree; 3rd Libby Cossins;
commencing at 2pm. To exhibit at this show why not come along and enjoy a talk on
open-middle cup shape or single sprayed to remove any spores. HC Edna Halstead you do not need to be a member of the these stately and much-loved animals.
cordon. Their branches are pulled This „waste‟ goes for animal Class 4 Five stems of Roses - 1st Society – for further details of the different In July members and guests very much
down, using some sort of bungee feed. David showed us a slice of Geoff Twelftree; 2nd Ralph
entry classes and categories please contact enjoyed a talk by Rosemary Ward on
arrangement, until they hit the what looked like thick crispbread Kinsley; 3rd Vic Cossins; HC
the show secretary John Don on “Plants for Autumn and Winter Colour”.
ground, looking like a giant which is what it turns into if Pauline Middleton 01953454848. And even if you are not She backed up her talk with many excellent
umbrella. This makes harvesting allowed to dry. This would We finished, as usual, with minded to be an exhibitor why not come photos and reminded us of the wide range of
straightforward as well - no obviously create all sorts of Geoff‟s Tips for August which
along and view what is sure to be a trees, shrubs, bulbs and flowers which can
ladders or expensive machinery, problems in the machinery so included take semi-ripe cuttings
colourful and interesting range of flowers, be utilised to give us that welcome colour
it‟s all done from the ground. No this operation is vital. Part of this of shrubs, tie in and disbud vegetables and produce. during the short days of the year. The
Health & Safety issues either. pulp is kept to ferment, making chrysanths; tie in and deadhead On the following Wednesday (15th winners of the table competition for July
Some of their trees are over 50 cider vinegar. This product has dahlias; start planting spring
September) the monthly meeting of the were: three stems of flowers – Jan Delaney;
years old and still only six feet in all sorts of uses for health (mixed bulbs.
Society takes place at the usual venue of five potatoes – Ron Brewer; three beetroot –
height. The blossom in spring with honey and hot water for Our next event will be the Autumn Attleborough Junior School, commencing at Sally Westrup; plate of soft fruit – Sally
must be a sight to behold on the arthritis), cleaning (brings glass Show on Saturday, 4th September 7.30pm. This month the guest speaker, Mike Westrup.
trees and also on the ground up a treat), disinfecting (I used and the hall will be open to the
Flood, will be covering the subject of
when it resembles a heavy some on our hen‟s nest box in public from 3.30pm to view the
snowfall. Rabbits are pests when case of uninvited parasites) and exhibits and join us for tea.
it comes to fruit trees as they culinary. I haven‟t tried it on my The September meeting will be
nibble on the bark until it is chips yet but sampled some in Thursday 16th at 7.30pm in the
ringed, then the tree dies. Ashill the interests of research and the Village Hall and this will be the
have an innovative way of taste is like fizzy malt vinegar! second visit from Mr G
dealing with this. They leave the After the bottling the juice is Simmonds on Findings in the
tree prunings on the ground in taken to various outlets and Soil 2 (Medieval and Tudor).
heaps so that the rabbits eat the markets as far apart as This is one that shouldn‟t be
bark from the prunings thus Cambridge, Great Yarmouth, Ely missed. Findings 1 was a huge
solving several problems at once. and Jimmy Doherty‟s farm in success and we are all looking
Talk about lateral thinking! Essex. This family business is forward to this, more specific, e-mail: [email protected]
The apples are harvested by thriving and has started to talk. Please do come along to
variety, producing dry, medium expand with juices from both. Marianne Kilmartin.
and sweet juices. Some, like elderflowers, strawberries and Publicity Officer 01362 820744

Local produce and gifts galore On your PVCu Replacement

at Watton Country Market Windows,
Sunlounges.
Doors and

September is here and with it knitted and crocheted items. We Methodist ladies serve coffees in Plus!We have no pushy sales
loaded tables of local produce for have turned wood pens and other the rear hall while we are open for reps, all appointments are
your enjoyment. We also have gift items and an excellent range of business in the front hall.
cloth bags, ideal for those trips to wooden toys.
undertaken by
the beach or to carry your holiday
knitting or sewing with you. Our
Make this your first stop when
beginning your search for
Holme Hale Ray Harman(Proprietor)
bag maker also makes lovely
leisure gowns for those long, lazy
Christmas gifts: it is not too early
if you wish to order a special item
Car Boot
autumn evenings. before our crafters get inundated Sunday 12th September
Fresh eggs and baked goods, jams with late orders! Indoors or Out Unit B, Yaxham Rd,
and chutneys, and local honey are We are open from 8.30-11.30 a.m.
a weekly feature, as are greetings every Wednesday in the Watton
£5.00 car / £8.00 van Dereham
cards for all occasions, beautiful Christian Community Centre. 8.00am - 12.30pm (behind Halfords)
handcrafted jewellery and etched Enjoy one stop shopping and a Refreshments
glass, as well as a wide range of refreshing cup of coffee as the 01760 440 525 / 440 517
Mid-Norfolk Times Page 10 Gardening

Wayland Show 2010 Calling all gardening enthusiasts . . .

Horticulture Section Become a Master Gardner
Best in Show Jane Jewell; Best in took part in our name the scarecrow.
Flower Section Eileen Page; Best in His name is Wesley and he was won
Vegetable Section Jane Jewell; Best by Paul (Pixie), we raised with your
in Patio Section Sid Roberts; Best help £176.00.
Overall Point Scorer Vegetables We had an excellent turn out, far
Saham Hall; Best Overall Point better than expected as the weather
Scorer Flowers Sue Sani; Village hadn‟t helped our vegetables and
Florist Any Arrangement Bridget flowers this year. Besides Wesley we
Hall; Scarecrow Lucy Rowling had another guest in our marquee
Sadly our only Scarecrow entries Paul Rix a local author from
were from children so the adult‟s Narborough signing two of his book
prize money was split and awarded titles. From all the comments we
to the 2nd and 3rd prize winners in understand it was the best show
the children‟s section. ever!!!!
Big apologies as we didn‟t get the Looking forward to seeing you all
results to print in time for the EDP. next year and don‟t forget we
A big thank you once again to wouldn‟t have a show if it wasn‟t for
Martin Davey and Family, all our you. Thank you Alison and Stewart
sponsors and all our customers who Dickson Wayland Show Committee

Home Section Results

Unfortunately, we did not have as lack of support. So come on you men -
many entries in the Home Section this show us what you can do- give us
year. However, our marquee still ladies some competition!. Also, the
looked great so a big THANK YOU to children, we really need to build on this
everyone who did take part -all the section, we had two age groups this Picture: Submitted
crafts, quilts and baking on display year, and only 3 entrants in each, and it
Leading charity, Garden Organic, and own food.” website and all of the resources of
looked fantastic! was only iced buns, so perhaps even
Norfolk County Council are piloting a Following in the footsteps of its Garden Organic.
If anyone has lost a dome cake lid and Granny can encourage the young ones
brand new project to train people in the sister scheme – Master Composters Robin Hanley, Norfolk Museums
a small white plate that had shortbread for next year.
art of growing their own vegetables – the new Master Gardeners will go and Archaeology Service added: “It
on, please contact me, they were left Project Linus Thanks for all the
and fruit, funded by the Big Lottery out into the community to promote is projects like this that have a
there on Sunday. wonderful quilted and sewn blankets
Fund‟s Local Food scheme. the benefits of food growing wide and lasting impact on the
Come October, I will once again be you made for this worthwhile charity. I
The Master Gardener scheme - a through events, community talks, community and we are happy to
thinking about the craft categories for am happy to report that 29 very sick
volunteer network supporting local and practical demos. The role of a support them. „The Master
next year‟s Show- so watch this space! children will receive their very own
people and communities to grow fruit Master Gardener is not only getting Gardener‟ scheme marks just the
I will publicise the new categories so “comfort blanket”, thanks to all of you.
and vegetables in their gardens and more people into gardening and beginning in terms of Local Food
you will have lots of time to get entries If you are interested in making a quilt
communal land – kick-starts this growing their own, but also to grants. With a record £50 million
completed by the Show date! for Project Linus but have no idea
September and volunteers are invited support them through any to distribute to various groups we
Men, women and children are all where to start, then please call me as I
to apply now for a two-day foundation difficulties. will begin to see a real change in
invited to participate. This is a Fun am happy to get you started in quilting.
course taking place on the 18 and 19 The great thing about the scheme is the accessibility of local food right
section of the Show and a very integral It is very rewarding to complete a quilt
September at Gressenhall Farm and you don‟t have to be an expert to be across the country.”
part of a traditional agricultural show - for this charity, and it is a fun hobby
Workhouse Museum. eligible to volunteer. All that is So, if you live in the Norfolk region
it would be so sad to lose it through too. Contact Lyn- 01953 883285.
Volunteer co-ordinator Gabbie Sharp required is some experience of and are interested in becoming a
explains, “More and more people are growing your own, together with a Master Gardener call the Garden

Ashill Garden Club Notes

becoming interested in growing their passion for encouraging others to have Organic volunteer co-ordinator Gabbie
own food for reasons ranging from a go. Full Master Gardener training is Sharp on 07584 583803, or email
protecting the environment, health, and provided covering everything a [email protected]
saving money. Each volunteer Master volunteer should need to know, with For more information visit
Angela Youngman, Writer, author how to make a shed from video Gardener will support and encourage additional support from a dedicated www.mastergardeners.org.uk
and consultant, came along to cases. 10 local householders to grow their Master Gardener manual, interactive
Ashill Garden Club on Thursday She distributed samples of brick
29th July to give a talk about chippings sold by manufacturers as

Great Hockham Gardening Club

Recycling in the Garden. a useful by-product, as well as
Angela discussed ways in which rubber chips for various garden
we might save on major energy uses. She gave the club many ideas

Future programme
sources, such as electricity and for reusing items, including broken
water. She spoke on the merits of china to be made into mosaic work,
reusing clean and grey water, apart from providing drainage
showing club members a device when planting pots. Even old
which allows grey water to be cooking oil can be mixed with sand Do you have an interest in gardening? PROGRAMME 2010/11 collecting dwarf bellflowers‟
siphoned off for use in the garden. to make a gritty and effective (At any level!) Would you like to meet Wed 8th September: A.G.M Wed 13th April: Dave Thomas,
She also described how certain cleaner. up once a month with fellow Wed 13th October: Talk by Lucy development of his vegetable garden &
solar devices might be employed to We have seen that old CDs are a „gardeners‟ for a sociable & interesting Redman, School of Garden Design, innovative growing methods
avoid excessive use of electricity. useful tool for repelling birds, but evening out? entitled: „A plantswoman‟s progress Wed 11th May: Garden Visit to Wyken
They can be positioned to suit the put on low stakes, they also make During the winter the club meets at the from Wisley to Rushbrooke‟ hall ( IP31 2DW) after at Rose &
individual garden and its needs, good reflective walls at night to Edinburgh Hall, Harling Rd. Gt. Sunday 31st October, 2pm – 3.30pm: Crown, Stanton
taking care, of course, to ensure help prevent car accidents, Hockham, on the 2nd Wednesday of Pumpkin Competition / Fancy Dress Sunday 29th May: Horn Fair, Queen‟s
that the cable connecting the solar The talk ended with a each month for talks by well qualified Wed 10th November: Graeme Simm Diamond Jubilee, Stone turning special
power point to the garden tool is in demonstration of how to make your speakers on a whole range of gardening „History Beneath your Feet‟ (bring in event.
no danger of being cut through! A own biodegradable paper pots. subjects, starting at 7.45pm. „finds‟ from your garden) Wed 8th June: Hockham garden Crawl
particularly effective use of solar Angela left us with many ideas for In the summer we arrange visits to Wed 8th December: Xmas Social/Quiz Wed 13th July: Visit to Church farm,
power was the device for turning recycling in the garden, and I am places of gardening interest. We have night Low Rd, Shropham (NR17 1EH) Chris
hanging baskets when one side is sure that after this talk some lots of Social Events too! We would Wed 12th January: Ian Bedford, John Negus, Breckland Organics
getting too much sunlight. enterprising Ashill gardeners will love to enlarge our membership. Our Innes Inst. „Plant Invaders, the Good Sunday 24th July: Visit to Norfolk
Angela spoke about the merits of find even more ways of using up membership fees are superb value at the Bad and the Ugly‟ Lavender (PE31 7JE) & Houghton Hall
composting waste, a simple waste. only £6 per person per year. We are Wed 9th Feb: Will Giles, Local (PE31 6UE)
procedure which anyone can do, Don‟t forget there is still time to known as a very friendly club and look broadcaster, journalist & exotic Wed 10th August: Visit to The Exotic
and which provides quality home book yourself on the Coach Outing forward to welcoming new members. gardener. „Growing tender plants Garden at 126 Thorpe Rd. Norwich
grown compost for garden plants. to Scotsdale Garden Centre and Ely Please contact: Jane Dalton (Secretary) outdoors‟ (NR1 1UL)
The subject of recycling practically Town Centre, taking place on the Tel: 01953 498694 for more details. Sunday 13th February: Snowdrop Sunday 21st August: Annual Flower &
anything was covered: Angela 16th September at a cost of £7 - Email: [email protected] walk, The Grove Cheshire Home, East Vegetable Show
described how to use empty plastic Come along, and bring a friend! Check out our website: Carleton. Wed 14th September 2011: A.G.M.
bottles to make greenhouses, and www.greathockhamgardeningclub.org. Wed 9th March: Sue Wooster, „Alpine
uk for all details & latest news. campanulas- growing, showing and
Gardening Mid-Norfolk Times Page 11

In your garden with Tomato-Tomayto- Gardening in Navasota,

Texas with Helen Quinn
Lotta Potts Bat season is upon us! Thousands of conditioner with the
The problem with the gardening year is shrubs. Take hardwood cuttings of them are gathering under bridges, in temperature outside at
that the same things have to be done at roses, choosing well-ripened, healthy bell towers, even in the walls and 104F. Of course we
the same time, give or take a while for shoots. These should be about 12” (or attics of apartment buildings and might not have any
the vagaries of the weather. As this is 30cm in new money), make a slit in the houses. They have even been freezing weather again
the end of my first year or beginning of ground with a spade and put in the photographed swooping down from for several years.
my second (Julian permitting) there is cuttings right way up about 9” (22cm) the ceiling in a child‟s bedroom and My pear tree was
going to be a certain amount of apart. Leave them alone for a year. scaring the boy half to death. One of loaded down with fruit
repetition. I have certainly learned a lot Some of them will root and it‟s as well Texas‟s dubious claims to fame is but when I went out to
during the past 12 months and sincerely to plant them somewhere out of the that last year they had the most pick it, there was not
hope that at least some readers will way so they don‟t get disturbed. recorded cases of rabies of any state, one pear left! Usually if squirrels never produced any grapes bigger
have done so too. Did anyone else have Bulbs and tubers that have finished most of them from bat bites. Bat and other varmints help themselves than a pin head See picture above -
a poor pea crop? Mine were pretty flowering and are not winter-hardy guano is a highly prized fertilizer for they will take a few bites first, then look how small they are compared
much a disaster and finished before the should be removed from the ground. the garden but only the most intrepid discard the fruit, but there were to the newsprint! A bigger vine
end of June. I blamed the hot weather This tends to depend on whether or not gatherer will brave the stench of the none to be seen on the ground. problem for me is the pretty pink
as despite copious watering the plants there‟s a frost as many of the more bat caves, even while the inhabitants Apparently a few people have convolvulus. No matter where in
pretty much stopped growing and tender plants, such as dahlias and are hanging around asleep. Sorry, I suffered this same fate this year, the the world it is found, all it seems to
flowering. Oddly some sweet pea cannas, will carry on. It‟s a shame to don‟t have any photos of bats! prime suspect being the two legged take is one flower left to go to seed
plants that crept into the same bed - waste any flowers and some people Meanwhile, in my garden I am still rat description provided by Ms. before it takes over the whole
always label seed planting carefully - leave them in with a bit of protection. trying to revive the strawberry Lotta Pots!) So much for dreams of world! I saw some street-side
did magnificently well. On the other If lifting them, store in trays of plantlets in order to set them out in delicious pear chutney. The hot planter boxes in downtown
hand the beans, french climbing and compost or sand. There‟s always their new bed in October. This winter peppers are still producing, and the Navasota today, where the star
dwarf, did remarkably well. There isn‟t disagreement as to whether the storage I plan to make some hoops out of tomatoes are just waiting for the planting was Zinnia “profusion”,
a lot of room in the freezer now as we medium should be kept moist or dry. wire and plastic to protect them in nights to get cooler so they can set and tucked under the leaves were
can‟t possibly eat them all without Frost-free is always a good idea. case we have bad freezes like last fruit again. Wild grapes are some convolvulus seedlings. When
turning a bilious shade of green. The With all the harvesting going on at this year, but right now the plantlets look plentiful this year, with many the shop-owners notice, it will probably be
strawberries weren‟t brilliant either but time of year, you'll be producing a lot as though they have been toasted. I people braving the heat and snakes too late to save the zinnias!
autumn-fruiting raspberries started to of 'waste'. Potato haulm, sweetcorn have just bought a small greenhouse to gather them for jelly and wine. Mid-September is when I should be
ripen in early August. Last year it was a stalks and brassica stems. Of course, to in which to protect potted plants and Mustang grapes grow all over the starting to plant beetroot, radish,
few weeks later so maybe the cooling the gardener, there is no waste, just raise seedlings for my spring garden. area, up and over fences, trees, and spinach, all members of the cabbage
period in early August suited them. So compost material. If you have the use It is hard to imagine such activity even abandoned homesteads. I have family, lettuce, and carrots, but we‟ll
with apologies for repetition here we of a shredder, it's well worth shredding sitting in front of my window unit air some in my garden but they have see what the weather brings.
go: Plant spring flowering bulbs except the more woody materials. It's amazing
tulips. The narcissus family need an how quickly shredded materials rot
amazingly long time to establish roots
before the leaves appear in early spring
but tulips are best left until later -
down compared with normal. The
shredded pile is heating up before you
have even got it to the heap. If you
Breckland Flower and Garden Club
November to the end of December is don't have a shredder, try bashing thick Boxes, boxes and
ideal. I once found some bulbs that had brassica stalks with a large hammer. It more boxes was the
been left in a shed in February, planted will break them up enough to get them theme at August's
them and still had flowers in May. Not rotted down in one go. meeting. Five
ideal and don‟t plan for this but don‟t Collect and sow seed from perennials committee members
despair if you make the same mistake. and hardy annuals. I mentioned this were each given a
Add new winter-flowering and spring- last year and did the alternative - let box of plant
flowering plants to the border. Divide them get on with it. The results have material and a
herbaceous perennials while the soil is been interesting to say the least. Last container - all
still warm. There‟s always a debate as year I had a packet of mixed cosmos previously unseen -
to whether this should be done in seeds given away with a gardening from which to
autumn or spring but after the winter magazine. I duly sowed them in a create an
we had it might be as well to try the propagator and planted out in late arrangement. From
autumn route but add a bit of grit to spring. Up they came and gave a lovely a great variety of
avoid water-logging. Tall examples show of striped pink/white with flowers and foliage
should be staked or tied in before various solid colours from palest pink five quite different
Picture: Submitted
autumnal gales. The weather forecast to deep red. I deadheaded per the designs - traditional
in August said that the sun and lots of instructions but late in the season and modern - were produced. Buckenham Village Hall on Thursday 9th September
showers would last until November. missed some. It‟s a dreary job The competition for an arrangement in a box - New commencing 2 p.m. when Nick Grounds' demonstration
This did not specify what to expect deadheading annuals and not for those Hands class was won by new member Susan Thurlow, title will be Flotsam and Jetsam and the competition
after November… with better things to do. The clue was second Janet Skidmore: Old Hands was won by Shirley title - A Seascape.
Feed and seed lawns before the middle in the description - half-hardy. This Penfold, second Ursula Jackson the third Sylvia Briggs. The table show will be for any one flower, fruit of
of the month. spring I noticed a few seedlings. Then The pictured table show of three stems from the border vegetable 'harvested' from the garden.
A lot of pruning can still be done - more and more. Eventually there were - first Shirley Penfold's galdioli, second Sue Blackett Further information from Pat on 01953 457305 or Sally
anything out of place and the usual cosmos plants all over the borders, in and third Shirley Betts. 01953 788712 - or just come along and visit - you will
dead, weak or diseased branches. the lawn (removed rapidly) and they Next month's meeting will take place at Old be made welcome.
Prune late-summer flowering shrubs formed a neat hedge around one of the
and give evergreen hedges and conifers veg beds. The packet said 3-4 feet. I Bradenham & District
a final trim to make sure they are in checked as they gave me another
shape for winter. However, this is a packet this year. The originals grew Horticultural Society
generalisation and it‟s as well to check nicely to their allotted height. The self-
the labels. If the weather is already
autumnal, you can now plant and move
sown ones got through all the snow
and I had to start cutting down the ones
AUTUMN
shrubs and trees without having to that grew well over my height and I‟m
worry excessively about their survival
and establishment. Shrubs planted now
5‟6”! They even started to dwarf the
verbena bonariensis and that can go to
SHOW
will get off to a flying start next spring, 6‟. All for nothing. I‟ll give the latest Fruit
as they will have had all winter to settle gift to someone else.
in. Climbing roses can be pruned once Dig up remaining potatoes before slug Vegetables
they have finished flowering; damage spoils them. Store these in paper Flowers
sideshoots from the main branches can or hessian sacks in the dark, frost free.
be cut back to a couple of buds. Any Net ponds before leaf fall gets 4TH SEPTEMBER IN
dead, diseased or spindly growth underway and when they do come
should be cut out and new young down this is a good time to start THE VILLAGE HALL
shoots tied in to the supports, from the collecting for leaf mould - rake leaves, AT 3.30pm
base. If there is an old, thick and put in bin bag, moisten, add drainage
Please come and see the
woody, unproductive stem, it can be holes and forget for a year. Last year‟s
exhibits, enjoy tea, take
removed from the base to stimulate have rotted well and will be on the veg
more vigorous growth. Don‟t do this to beds when clear. part in the auction.
roses you have grown for hips! Last but not at all least - keep on Contact Marianne
Take semi-ripe cuttings of evergreen weeding! Kilmartin 01362 820744
Mid-Norfolk Times Page 12 News

Bradenham & District The Useful

Horticultural Society Information
Findings in the soil Ovington Question - During her younger years my
Mother used to make rag rugs. Her memory is

Our September meeting will be in the Village Hall on Thursday 16th at

7.30pm when our speaker will be Mr. G Simmonds on Findings in the
Crower now poor but she remembers making them
and I would like to encourage her to try and
make one again. Do you know if it is possible
to buy a kit or the equipment needed?
Soil 2 (Medieval and Tudor). Those who came to Findings 1 (Roman
Howya gitten on tergither? Thas tunned Tha ole lotmints are gittin sum stuff orf Answer - You can buy a kit from a company
times onward) were fascinated and this will be one not to miss.
a hool lot cewla leartly ent it, thas wot onnum, thars loods a grub hossin down in Manchester called Fred Aldous Ltd, 37
For further details please contact Marianne Kilmartin 0132 820744
my missus like she ent tew rapped up Chuch rood, niver sin so menny marras Lever Street, Manchester M1 1LW UK. Tel:
alonga tha ole hot wether. in orl my life. Rekkun tha ole Parsun 01612364224.
I wus a sitten in tha gardin larst Satdi, oont hev nuff rume fer tha congrashun Question - I like writing letters and have pen
Love’s Old Sweet Songs wotchin tha ole weeds agrowin, when
along cum Horry orl of a lather. “Cor
et tha years harvist festval , tha ole
Chuch‟ll be stuffed wi wittals.
friends in several countries. However, I find
my sight is not as good as it was and I know
blarst bor” he say “Dew yew cum n hev Trubble is tha hev an orcshun of orl tha
A Harvest Sing-a-long a luk et tha ole moota bykes wos a
hossin thru tha willage, ent sin northin
grub arta tha sarvice, an this year
nobuddys gorn to want eny more beens
that my writing is suffering as a result. A
friend told me that you can buy writing pads
that have raised lines so that you can feel
Songs you all know and love like it fer years”
I dint feel a lot like bastin a gut ter hev a
or marras cos tharl orl be stuffed
orreddy.
them and keep your writing straight. But my
friend did not know where to buy the writing
at St. Mary’s Church, Watton 3pm on luk at suffin thet hed probly gorn by tha We hed a cuppla weddins in tha willage pads from, do you?
time Ida got mesself owta tha chare. larst weekend, fust on wos in tha Answer - The RNIB (Royal National Institute
Saturday 2nd October Seems I wos rong tho, cos tha war Chuch, an tha yung mawther luked for the Blind) sells A4 writing pads where
Interval with refreshments ~ Raffle hunads onnem troshin along. Tha orl suffin bootiful. each page is embossed with horizontal lines
drawed along steddy norl, nun o tha Tha otha wos a posh affare, an they hed which you can feel. The cost for a 50 page
Entry free but donations welcomed for the upkeep of the church
ushul stormin like summa tha younguns a bus to tearke tha party to wareeva tha pad is £4.11 inc. vat. The item can be
thet skreech alonga tha Street. hed the sarvuce. My missus sed she orta purchased online at: http://www.rnib.org.uk
Bales Browne Accountancy Horry kep uppa runnin comptry onna
orl tha ole mashins wot he rekkon he‟d
git sum shoppin dun, soo I hossed oova
tha rood an arsk tha driver of tha bus if
Question - A friend and I are planning a joint
holiday and want to enjoy the event of
Services Limited rid. Reknised sum thet I‟d hed offtimes,
thet ole Norton side valve, yewsta fire
he cud drop har off at Tesco‟s an pick
har up on his way hoom. Cor dint he run
discussing where we are to go, where to stay,
how to get there etc. However, my friend is
Accounts preparation for Sole traders, evra other lamp poost. Cos tha wun thet on abowt how he wunt wunna tha ole almost blind and I wondered if there are any
Limited Companies and Partnerships hed orl tha yung mawthers a slaverin sarvus bus‟s an he hid a tite skedyule to holiday brochures that I can get in Braille?
Personal, Limited Company, and Partnership Tax Returns wos tha ole Triumph five hunerd twin. keep an he dint wont his bus orl Answer - It is possible to get holiday
Book-keeping PAYE VAT Returns Blarst dint she ewsta goo, git inta tricolearted up with har shoppin. I thort brochures translated into Braille and you
Norridje longa for tha ole bus. Thas he wus a bit earirated oova northin, I should be able to find a Braille translating
Karen Bales ACCA MAAT Bsc (Hons) how I cort my missus, offrin har a lift oonly arsked. organisation in your local Yellow Pages but
hoom from tha pikchars, cor she wos orl Well tha missus rekkuns thas fourses there is an alternative that the charity Vitalise
Telephone 01953 884019 cited time we wos hoom, cos, arta then I
hatta teark har owt evra wikend.
time so I shell hatter goo, cos she kin git
suffin crorse.
Holidays can provide. Vitalise is a national
charity providing holidays and short breaks
118 Norwich Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk. IP25 6DU Thar war orl sortsa ole bykes thet Mynd how yew goo, try an keep owta for disabled people including people who
artanoon, me n Horry cooda gawped at tha rearn, dunt goo runnin on if yer dunt have impaired sight. And this year they have
Email: [email protected]
them orl day I rekkun, sumonem wos no wot yewre slarvrin bowt, but, moosta brought out their holiday brochure in an audio
olda than Horry, now thas gittin orl, dew yew keep a troshin! Sid CD, perfect for joint listening. You can
LANDSCAPE GARDENING ainshunt. contact the charity at: Vitalise Holidays, Shap
Road Industrial Estate, Shap Road, Kendal,
Tim Luxton Established 1973 Cumbria LA9 6NZ. Telephone for bookings
Patios ~ Paths ~ Fencing ~ Shingle Drives
Seeding ~ Turfing Etc.
Low Maintenance Gardens
WI Visit the BBC and enquiries to 0845 330 0149. Website:
http://www.vitalise.org.uk
Question - I have a disabled grandson and I
wish to buy him a garden swing or something
One Sunday in July we visited the BBC During the course of the evening we similar for outdoor play. Is it possible to buy
Designed & Built at the Forum in Norwich and were had the opportunity to look through our outdoor play equipment especially for
given a tour of the studios. Not only WI scrapbooks which are regularly kept children who have a disability?
Photos and References always available that we also recorded our own short up to date. Answer - There are several companies in the
For a Quality Job & Free Quote newscast with Pat assisting Stewart and Next month not only will we have UK who sell garden play equipment for
Susie with reading the news and Hazel Henderson at our regular meeting children with a disability and these can be
Phone Tim Luxton on 01603 880184 Barbara alongside Julie with the with her talk entitled „Eldorado‟ but found on the Internet. However, you may like
www.timluxtonlandscaping.co.uk weather. Our volunteer guides were two Geoffrey Hodson will be coming on to contact in the first instance the Disabled
lovely people who made it an extremely Wednesday 22nd for our Group Living Foundation who have an excellent 16
interesting and friendly visit. From the meeting when he will give us a talk page Factsheet, "Choosing children's play
Forum we headed to the Plantation entitled „Patriotism is not enough -
SALEC TRAVEL LTD Gardens on the Earlham Road where
first we ate our picnic in glorious
Nurse Edith‟
Our meetings are held in the Watton
equipment" which includes a section for
'Children who need adapted outdoor
playground equipment'. To contact the DLF:
Saturday 4th September Nottingham 8am & 4pm Return Adult £20 Child £15 sunshine and then wandered around the Christian Community Centre starting at Tel. 020 7289 6111, write to 380-384 Harrow
Saturday 4th September Bjorn Again & Bucks Fizz at Holkham Hall Adult £40 beautiful gardens. 7.30 pm. For information about the WI
Wednesday 15th September Gorleston Pavilion Summer Show Adult £20
Road, London W9 2HU or visit their website
Our August meeting was a social get- as always the number to ring is Pat on at: http://www.dlf.org.uk
Saturday 18th September Bury St Edmunds 9.30am & 3pm Return Adult & Child £5
Saturday 25th September Chatsworth House 8am & 5pm Return Adult £25 Child £15 together with lots of fun and laughter. 882275 or Barbara on 882595 Information supplied by Able Community
Sunday 26th September Show Bus Rally Duxford Adult £25 Child £10 Care The Old Parish Rooms, Whitlingham
Sunday 10th October Autumn Leaves Tour 9.30am 4pm Return £TBA Lane, Trowse, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 8TZ
Sunday 10th October Charlie Landsborough at Norwich £TBA
Thursday 14th October Fakenham 9.30am & 1.30pm Return Adult & Child £5
Saturday 23rd October Greyhound Racing 5.30pm Return after last race
Thanks from Tel: 01603 764567 E mail [email protected]
Website www.uk-care.com

Rocklands PTA
5 good things £19 Restaurant £32

Take Part
Thursday 28th October Springfield's Christmas light switch on Adult £11 Child £8
Saturday 30th October Chesterfield Market 8am & 5pm Return Adult £16 Child £10
Saturday 4th December Daniel O Donnell Christmas Show at Brentwood £TBA
Wednesday 8th December Thursford Evening Show Adult & Child £37.50
Saturday 11th December Christmas Seaside Special Show at Cromer Adult £22
Sunday 19th December Christmas Lunch at The Burrage Gorleston Adult £20
Monday 20th December Wisbech Christmas Market 9am & 4pm Return Adult £10
Following an extremely successful fete,
Rocklands Community Primary School
P.T.A. would very much like to thank
Distillery; Peter Beales Roses; Rocklands
Post Office Stores; White Hart Pub,
Rocklands; Wickedty Woo; Nuts „n
in Art
The Tuesday Art Group of Saham Toney is
Child £5.50 the following businesses who supported Bolts, Attleborough; Eden Meadows holding an exhibition at the Wells Cole
(PLEASE NOTE SOME OF THE DATES ABOVE HAVE BEEN CHANGED) our School Fete in July. Riding Centre, Rocklands; Tesco, Community Centre, Bell Lane, Saham
Holidays 2010 (Please ring for Itineraries) Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant, Sainsbury, Co-op and Asda; St. John Toney on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th
Friday 26 - Monday 29 November Turkey & Tinsel at Folkestone Attleborough; Tom‟s Fish Bar, Ambulance; Norfolk Veg Box, September from 10am to 4pm daily.
Attleborough; Luke Sexton (Guitar Rocklands; Myhills Electrical, As well as a display of their work you will
For more details please phone:
teacher) (c/o DCR Music); Flying Fish Attleborough; High Lodge Forest Centre, have an opportunity to create your own

01953 881159 Swim School, Mount Pleasant; Norwich

Sunblinds; Devinedefinitions.co.uk,
Rocklands; Admiral Civil Engineering;
Thetford; Ridgeons; Tony Perkins;
Merv‟s Hot Bread Kitchen.
And everyone who came along to join in
paintings. All materials will be supplied
and plenty of help will be on hand should
you need it.
PRIVATE COACH & MINIBUS HIRE ALSO AVAILIBLE Norwich Theatre Royal; St Georges the fun. Sounds like fun! Come along and see.
News Mid-Norfolk Times Page 13

CCC at the WAYLAND SHOW SAHAM WI JUMBLE SALE

SATURDAY, 18 September
Caston Camera Club was delighted to be organisations as important and influential as The 9.30 to 11.30 a.m.
confirmed as the Official Photographer to Wayland Wayland Show.
Show for the second year running and has already At Easter next year the club plans to hold
Wells Cole Community Centre
accepted an invitation from the Show organisers to another of their two day bi-annual photo Bell Lane, Saham Toney
attend next year as well. They took 12 of their exhibitions. The last time this was held they had Clothes, White Elephant, Books, Toys,
members along; all equipped with Hi Vis yellow a record number of visitors to the Caston Village etc. Teas. Entrance 30p
jackets who between them took in excess of 2,000 Hall, the club‟s home, who came along to see
photos. So, whether it happened in the Main Ring the vast display of images. So, why not add
Jumble can be collected by
or the Sheep Pens, the Equestrian Field or the Caston Photo Exhibition now to your diary for telephoning 01953 884880
Trade Stands, they were there to capture it. Perhaps either Saturday or Sunday 23/24th April next Proceeds to Saham W.I. Charity No. 1018277
you were there as one of the crowd? If so have a year. The most important aspect of the
look and see if you were captured on „film‟. You exhibition is that members are encouraged to
can see these images by going to show any image that they personally like and
www.castoncameraclub.co.uk and clicking on the enjoy. As a result there were many excellent and
link at the top of the page. Join the 7,325 visitors unusual images to be seen.
who came to the site in the five days following the With the advent of digital photography, taking
show. photographs is now within the reach of nearly
The images are all split down into different everyone. With no film costs to be concerned
galleries/albums so whether you‟re looking for about, you can click away to your heart‟s
Horses, Pigs and Sheep or even people you‟ll content and you can immediately see the result –
know where to look and should be able to find no waiting to be developed. Get it wrong, take it
them quite easily. If you know a picture was taken again! Almost all of us have some artistic
but can‟t find it then the club know, full ability. You may not be able to draw but you can
instructions on the site, and they‟ll try to find it for certainly press a button and you will be
you. surprised at the results you can obtain.
Caston Camera Club was formed just over three Right: Becky Chapman on Mac with her
years ago is already considered to be the premier bouquet after receiving her awards for Supreme
club in Norfolk, proud to be associated with Horse at Wayland Show Pictured by CCC

Are you gambling 5th 'Wormdaful'

with your health? year for The Great The Hare &
Total Health Pharmacy in Watton
will be asking residents „Are you
gambling with your health?‟ as it
Pharmacist Geoff Ray said “We are
pleased to be involved once again in
Know Your Numbers! Week. You
Bookworm Hunt at Barrel Hotel
Originally an old manor house dating back
urges everyone to get their free blood
pressure check during this year‟s
Know your Numbers! Week (13-19
don‟t have to be unhealthy,
overweight or a smoker to have high
blood pressure and I hope that many
Thompson to 1806, we offer 16 en-suite bedrooms,
10 of which have been converted from
the old Coach House Stables
September). people will take the opportunity to The Thompson Bookworm Hunt, winning sculpture. The Thompson
Total Health Pharmacy is among have their blood pressure tested. High on Sunday 12th September, is bookworm Hunt is a fantastic ‘Noted for Good Food’
around 1,400 official „Pressure blood pressure is easily managed but gearing up for its fifth annual fun event designed not only to raise
Stations‟ taking part in the nation‟s only if you are aware you have it and Extensive Bar & Restaurant Menu
filled day for the whole family. money, but to provide fun for all
biggest blood pressure testing event we are able to offer a range of advice bookings advisable at all times
Over 25 houses in the village will the family.
run by UK charity the Blood Pressure to help you deal with the condition”. create a garden display based on The organisers are very excited this A relaxing Conservatory ~ Beer Garden
Patio ~ Bar ~ Restaurant
Association. Mike Rich, Executive Director of the this year's theme of forest year to be welcoming two famous Games Room ~ Car Park ~ Courtyard
Research from the Blood Pressure Blood Pressure Association, said: adventures. Within each display personalities, the well-known local
Association has revealed almost three “We are delighted Total Health will be a secret bookworm for historian and writer Neil Storey who Try our Traditional
quarters of adults do not know their Pharmacy is taking part in Know
blood pressure numbers. This your Numbers! Week 2010,
children to discover. The winner will be enthralling all age groups with Sunday Lunch
will be the person who finds the tales of magic, mystery and forest
ignorance means they are taking an highlighting the importance of Discounts for large bookings always negotiable
most bookworms. adventures and Breckland‟s very own Children Always Welcome
unnecessary gamble with their health, knowing your blood pressure The bookworm hunt is an annual 'Spike' the hedgehog.
as uncontrolled high blood pressure numbers.
causes stroke and heart attack. “During this year‟s campaign, we‟re
event held to raise funds for The fun packed afternoon which 80 Brandon Road, Watton.
Thompson Millennium Green, a kicks off at 12noon, includes
One in three UK adults has high asking „Are you gambling with your registered charity. Thompson traditional games like 'splat the rat', Tel: 01953 882752
blood pressure. It‟s a symptomless health?‟ and we hope everyone will Millennium Green is a community 'the human fruit machine' and
condition – a „silent killer‟ - so the take advantage of the free blood green in the heart of Thompson 'crockery smashing'. Watton Town
only way to find out if you have high pressure checks to lower their odds of and used by its residents, the local Brass Band will provide a carnival
blood pressure is to have regular stroke and heart attack.” school and holidaymakers. This atmosphere with a selection of
blood pressure checks. However, To find out more about the campaign year large tree logs are to be placed traditional music and Wayland
once detected, it can be very visit the Know your Numbers! on the green ready to be sculptured Radio will be broadcasting 'live'
successfully managed. website at www.bpassoc.org.uk/kyn into the first piece of play from the green. Refreshments,
Total Health Pharmacy, at 14 Gregor or call 020 8772 4994. equipment for a future children‟s cream teas and cakes will be
Shanks Way, Watton, opposite the If you have a question about high play area. provided by Thompson WI. Funds
Watton Medical Practice, will be blood pressure and would like to Following on from the 'tree raised will go towards the further
offering free blood pressure checks speak to someone over the phone, sculpture theme' local schools are development of the children's play
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Mid-Norfolk Times Page 14 News

DEREHAM & Watton Rotary Norfolk’s new move to

DISTRICT
CAT ADOPTION Round Up drive down costs in
CENTRE
Hoe Road, Longham, Dereham NR19 2RP
We read that over the last 30
years the rate at which major
are hosting them for the first part
of their visit, called a Rotary
face of spending cuts
Rehoming Cats and natural disasters occur has more Friendship Exchange, before they Following news that dozens of senior services as far as possible.
than doubled – and weather- move on to other hosts in our management posts at Norfolk County "I am determined that this Authority
Providing Advice & Help related ones are even more Rotary District - in East Norfolk Council are being lost to deliver full will not shirk from taking the difficult
With Neutering prevalent. Hard on the heels of and East Suffolk. The first part of year gross savings of £4.1 million, decisions necessary on behalf of our
the devastating earthquake in the programme includes visits to Norfolk County Council has residents."
OPEN 7 Days a Haiti, another one hit Chile. Now Sandringham, a specialist announced new moves to cut costs “It would be irresponsible to wait for
Week 11am to 3pm there are massive floods in China Fenland Farm, Cambridge, ahead of the imminent autumn the results of the October spending
and Pakistan; we in Rotary can Newmarket and Norwich, where spending review - and the review before taking action”, he added.
Telephone . . . do little about the former as we they will have a special tour of, Government's plans to shrink the Mr Cox, who chairs the Personnel

01362 687 919

have no presence in China and and history talk about, the public sector by an expected 25% Committee which has been considering
the Chinese seldom call on Theatre Royal. They will tour over the next four years. the issue, said it was essential to take
international assistance. Pakistan (appropriately!) Strangers Hall, As a result of a review carried out firm action in the light of changing
is a different matter, more people and later be addressed by the into the council's structure, a total of financial circumstances caused by the
are affected than in the big Dean of the Cathedral. 100 jobs are expected to disappear, dire state of the national economy.
tsunami and, although we have a Another type of Rotary exchange is including 44 senior management He said: "Our staff do a really excellent
presence in Pakistan, called Group Study Exchange posts. A further 90 or so posts are job for the people of Norfolk and while
communications are particularly (GSE). Our District does one every going in addition as a result of the redundancy will only be used as a last
difficult. However, the need for year and the next GSE is to Government's 'in-year' grant resort, in these very difficult economic
shelter (ie Rotary ShelterBoxes) southern Illinois, USA, in April/ reductions which total more than times it makes absolute sense for us to
and, in particular, clean water is May next year. The idea is that 4 £10m. reconsider our policy and adjust it, to
urgent and will be on-going for suitable young people go to a Now the council has announced it is meet the demands of a changing and
many months. At the time of Rotary District in another part of consulting with staff on changes to very challenging economic reality.
writing, we have already the world for a month to live in the the Authority's redundancy policy, a Sitting on our hands and doing nothing
contributed to Rotary‟s AquaBox community, study the local culture move it says is necessary in the light is not an option.
initiative from our general and experience how their particular of the grim financial situation all "Some staff will be disappointed, but
charities fund, and a market day profession or trade is conducted. local authorities are in. equally many will recognise that the
collection raised £300. We know „Suitable‟ means aged between 25 Norfolk County Council Leader proposed changes are necessary and
that other, personal, donations are and 35 and preferably in work with Daniel Cox said, that given the sensible, and the best which can be
on the way; it‟s not easy to keep an employer willing to support to unprecedented squeeze on budgets, achieved, given the very difficult
asking but needs must. Anyone the venture. Selection is by reconsideration of the redundancy circumstances we are in."
wishing to donate through any of interview, probably in early terms offers to staff is unavoidable, Although the council had successfully
the Rotary International October. Successful candidates will so that essential services are redeployed 119 staff in 2009/10, over
initiatives, such as ShelterBox or have indicated their availability for protected in the future as far as the coming years the council
AquaBox, can do so on the web team meetings and training before possible. realistically expected to lose more
(both are .org) making a card departure (the team is led by an He said: "The current arrangements posts than it has redeployment
payment direct, or through our experienced Rotarian) and to give can't continue because the likely opportunities for, Mr Cox said.
Rotary Club. Every penny we presentations, individually and costs of future redundancies might Norfolk County Council‟s current
collect for disasters‟ emergency collectively, about their threaten budgets and services. Above redundancy policy is to pay up to a
relief goes to the relevant place, experiences subsequently. There all else, we need to protect essential maximum of 60 weeks of weekly
usually topped up from our are up to 77 Rotary clubs in our services as far as possible. earnings, depending on age and length
existing reserves. District seeking to sponsor "It's vital, at a time when jobs are of service.
As this edition of the Mid- candidates but with only 4 places inevitably going to be lost, that we Under the revised arrangements,
Norfolk Times is published, club competition will be ‟keen. Do you strike the right balance and protect the the council still proposes to
members will be preparing for know someone suitable? Contact wider interests of the people of Norfolk continue using a week‟s actual pay
the arrival of 9 Rotarians (8 [email protected] who, like me, appreciate the excellent as the basis on which to calculate a
couples) from New South Wales, Martin Anscombe work done by our staff, but who want person‟s entitlement, up to a
Australia, on 4th September. We us to continue to deliver first class maximum of 30 weeks.

Ashill WI News William John Salter

We have had a very busy few wedding earlier in July. Also a
months, knitting needles are lovely cake and signed card was The funeral service for William „Bill‟ vengeance weapon the V1 of
clicking as you read this as many enjoyed by the members to Salter took place at St. Marys Doodlebug. After demob in 1945, Bill
members are knitting squares for celebrate my sixtieth birthday. Church, Watton on Tuesday 17th joined local builders Peek Vout‟s and
ROGER TURNER the 15th Christmas to be on show The cake was delicious and was August followed by cremation at then was with Lawrence‟s on the
07759 948 830 in the Forum in aid of John made by Molly Spaulding. We Earlham Crematorium, Norwich. Mr aerodromes until he retired in 1977.
Grooms Court, who need to raise have enjoyed outings to the Salter lived in Watton and died at the Family Mourners: Olive Salter
01953 881 382 money to have a second lift Sandringham Flower Show, Old Norfolk & Norwich University (widow), John Salter, Tina Allen, Myra
installed.Our July meeting was Hunstanton Church Flower Hospital on 6th August. The service Holland, Sally Brown, Victoria Salter,
held at the lovely home of our Festival and spent time in the was conducted by Rev Geoff Garrett. Kathleen Thomas.
treasurer, Marcia Forsyth. It was town, we even had a paddle. Organist was Lorraine Eldridge. Other Mourners: John Buckle, Oliver
a warm evening so we were able Julian Horn gave an interesting Bill was a long-time resident of Adcock, David Fitt (Christine Fitt, Mr &
to sit in her garden. A card and talk with photos on 1900 Watton, Watton who celebrated his 100th Mrs J Smithson), Kenneth Gibb, (Marion
present were given to member also Mr Quinton Spragg on his Dolphin) Laura Ahuja (Wayland Hall
birthday on 13th January this year.
Luncheon Club), Julian Horn, Lisa Bawden,
Anne Leighton who, with her peafowl farm, with many super He was born at Porth in the Rhondda Sylvia Balls, Ivy Trower, Rita Rose, Ken
husband, celebrated their ruby slides. Valley, Wales, sadly his father died Birch & Pat Birch, Alison Dickson
when he was just 6 months od. Bill (Stewart), Peter Brown (Alice), Tommy
worked the coal seams of the Copplestone, Mrs C Mitchell, Lady
Has Your PC Slipped a Rhondda Valley but after some years Walsingham, David & Carolyn Jessup
he left mining and served his (Dick Jessup), Mr & Mrs Birch, Mr & Mrs
Disc? Netted a virus? apprenticeship as a carpenter and Peter Watts, Mr S Roberts, Colin Nichols,
Mr & Mrs R Couzens, Roy Rudling, Brenda
joined the construction company
Mouse trapped and Laing‟s and, in 1939, found himself
Rees, Allen Crawford, Chris Crawford,
Leslie Enefer, Reggie & Anne Balls, Tracy
in Watton supervising the gangs of
wont work now? men involved in the construction of
Munn, Mr & Mrs M D Purvis & Sadie, Mr
& Mrs Chris Warner (Mr R Danford &
RAF Watton. Blossom Warner), Mr & Mrs B Couzens,
For all manner of computer It was here that Bill met Watton girl, Mrs Julie Balls, Bridget Wilson, Brenda
Draper, Debbie Monk, Mr & Mrs J
Olive Buckle, and they were married in
repairs and support 1941. That year Bill joined the Royal
Artillery and trained as a Radar
Sandcraft, Richard Crabtree, Mark Brown,
Oscar Brown, Zackrie Brown, Rhys Brown,
Bethany Brown, David Allen, Ivan Allen,
Call Julian Horn on 01953 881885 Operator and Gun Layer. He David & Karen Lake, Rosemary Paul,
remembered well playing his part in
“Silver Surfer” support a speciality! the defence of London from Hitler‟s
Anthony, Stevie & Louise Harris.
News Mid-Norfolk Times Page 15

Letters Sing for Fund raising ride

to the well-
Editor being
Sing for Well-Being is a class aimed
Wayland Show at encouraging people to sing and
For the first time in my 60+ years I express themselves, even if they think
attended the Wayland Show on they can‟t sing. The 12-week course
Sunday, 1 August. What a marvellous, will be held at Swaffham‟s Sacred
friendly, interesting show it was. Heart School on Tuesdays 7pm –
Everything from pigs, sheep, vintage 9pm and starts on 7th September.
tractors to “jive horse riding”. The The course is designed for absolute
marquees were full of interesting and beginners and involves exercises and
unusual foods, condiments, preserves, games as well as relaxation
woodwork etc. techniques that help people to get the
When lunch time came I went to the most out of their voices. Songs are
beer tent to quaff my thirst – I WAS taught „by ear‟ so that knowledge of
APPALLED – Fosters or John written music is not necessary.
Smiths. I would not drink either even Carol O‟Neill, a natural voice
if it was free! With two famous practitioner and qualified counsellor
regional breweries, Greene King and said, “So many people have been put
Adnams plus umpteen off singing because of a chance
microbreweries, viz Woodfordes, remark, often heard at a young age, or
Iceni, Wolf and Infinition, I think it from their spouses and families! Over Picture: Submitted
was degrading for an event that was a period of 15 years I have seen many
truly Norfolk/Suffolk not to have people overcome their misgivings by
On Sunday 8th August Taylor, Tom, after four laps the group decided to The cycle ride was in aid of two
available the aforementioned. coming along to sing for the first time
Richard and Dave set about completing change scenery and attempt the charities. The Gordonstoun Trust and
Charles Clarke, New Buckenham in their lives, and it literally does
change lives. More than just a chance the challenge set before them. Cycling fearsome black route. A route not for SSAFA - the soldiers, sailor, airmen
Ed: I contacted the organisers of
to sing, these groups offer solidarity approximately fifty miles of forest the faint hearted and unfit - perhaps we families association and the guys are
the Wayland Show, who are are
and friendship and become lively track! The blue route in Thetford Forest should have taken heed!! The black hoping to have raised betwe en £200
very proud of their “local”
beckoned. Over eight miles of cycle route is estimated at ten miles in length and £300 to be split between the
credentials and they replied: social occasions where a special bond
develops.” way taking in grass tracks and a and the team managed two laps, charities.
“We are always keen to promote
“Nowadays research shows that surprising amount of sand. The aim helping them to achieve their initial aim For information on how you can still
and offer as wide a selection as
singing is good for us in so many being to complete 7 laps to achieve the of fifty miles. Over six hours later and a donate, please visit
possible of local produce at the
fifty mile target. few sore patches and aching muscles www.merijeta.co.uk/bikeride
Wayland Show and local real ale ways. The heart and lungs are
exercised aiding these organs in Each lap took just under an hour and the finish line was reached.
from Tipples Brewery of
Rackheath was on sale in the Food supporting us. Endorphins are
FINE BOOKS
Attleborough W.I. J.C.
released that make us „feel‟ good. The
BOOKS
Hall Marquee. A number of other
local breweries were invited to brain brightens up and we even look BOUGHT AND
come along but either declined or younger because our facial muscles SOLD
were unable to attend, however are toned. Then there is the beauty of
harmonious sound that bathes the
Our President, Betty Stacey, presented a & Applestore Gallery
next year we do hope to feature cheque for £100 to the members of
one or two more. The licensed bar
was supplied by local pub The
singers and soothes the senses.
Everyone could experience this, even
Attleborough Youth Football team. Telephone/Fax 01953 883488
The speaker for the July Open Meeting was 55 High Street, Watton
Mundford Crown.” if you think it is beyond you. Peter Cook on Medieval Norwich, which was
Update on donations received in Altogether the benefits of singing For quality out of print books, Fine Bindings and
of great importance during Norman times.
memory of Claire Marie offer a rejuvenating package!” Collectable Editions. New Books including local and
When it was built it had the second highest
Codling. Those interested in booking a place or children’s classics.
population next to London & was a busy
A final total of £1260.01 was receiving further information should trading centre, using the River Wensum to Visit the Applestore Gallery on the first floor,
received in Claire's memory and call Carol O‟Neill on 01328 838316 transport goods to Great Yarmouth & trade exhibiting the Paintings of Kevin Robinson and his
has been equally divided between or email [email protected]. with Europe. After the enclosed fields were complete range of East Anglian prints including Watton
The Redwings Horse Sanctuary opened up sheep rearing led to a very and Wymondham.
and the East Anglian Air
Guiding
successful wool trade. Many fine buildings
Ambulance. Thank you very much remain, e.g. the Castle & the Cathedral are
to everyone who gave a donation. good examples of Norman architecture. The
Gina Codling and Family
Thanks to Lancaster House
I would like to acknowledge the
BBQ for spire was added to the cathedral at a later date
& is second in height to Salisbury Cathedral.

Teenage
The wall, which surrounded the old city, was
high level of care my mother, two & a half miles long, with twelve different
Florence Rogers (Floss) received gates, many of which still survive in good
at Lancaster House in the final
weeks of her life. Thanks also to
our excellent District Nurse Team,
Cancer condition. Today the market & many of the
city churches are part of Norwich‟s medieval
inheritance.. Even though there were many
who attended her daily. I do not
believe she could have received Trust disasters during medieval times; fires, The
Black Death & rebellions, we are fortunate
better care anywhere. With As part of the Girlguiding that so many fine buildings are still available
gratitude to all concerned. Centenary Celebrations a special for us to visit.
Larie Danson and family. Barbecue is to be held at Ashill Jean Hills thanked Peter for a most
Newstead Singers Community Centre, Sunday 10th informative talk, which made us realise how
Sunday 25th July at St Mary‟s October 2010. fortunate we are to have such a fine city on
Church, Watton gave us something Arranged by Mrs Margo Pickering our doorstep. The winner of the competition
quite different. with help from supporters of the for the oldest newspaper was 1) Brenda
It was the Newstead Singers, a Guide Movement in the area; the Ramm 2) Betty Jenness.
Ladies Choir of some 45 singers. barbecue‟s aim is to raise funds for The next Members‟ Meeting is on August
Founded in 1972 by the present Teenage Cancer Trust and The 25th at 7.30p.m.when the speaker will be from
conductor, Lesley Cooper they are Burma Children‟s Fund. These two the Fire Service. The competition is a lantern.
based in South London. charities are the subject of fund
A repertoire of religious songs was raising initiatives that have been
beautifully sung with one male undertaken by the County and Watton Ballroom
singer singing two solos. Watton Trefoil Guild. Dancing Association
Afterwards there was a delicious Tickets priced at just £8.00 for
buffet in the adjacent room. adults and £5.00 for children are Queen’s Hall, Watton
Thanks to Rev Geoff Garrett and available from Mrs Pickering on 8 to 11.00 Admission £3.50
all his helpers. 01760 440979. The barbecue will Saturday September 4th
Doug Wickwar run from 12.00 noon onwards.
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Mid-Norfolk Times Page 16 News

Scouts and Guides go parascending Setting up Home

By Edith Pleasance too near an open fire. Luckily both
Our marriage, prematurely due to the were spotted before much damage
onset of War, meant that it was taken occurred.
as a matter of course I would be Both of our rooms had a tiny fireplace,
staying at home with my parents until the one in the 'living room' was used
the end of hostilities which, as on occasions as an alternative to a one-
everyone was certain, would be about bar electric fire. Coal was rationed but
six months. How wrong we were! Jim I was entitled to one hundredweight
had been called up to serve as a soldier sack delivered from time to time and
and we married on his first leave in this was stored in an old tea chest on
October 1940. the landing next to the sink; a piece of
By then my parents had moved from wood on top served as a draining
London and were again living in board. We tenants took turns at
Croydon so instead of commuting cleaning the hall and stairs so it fell to
from Victoria to Kent daily by train, I my lot to take the brunt of this chore.
was cycling twenty miles a day across No vacuum cleaner, it was down on
country, up hill and down dale, to hands and knees with dustpan and
work at the insurance company who, brush, a bucket of soapy water and a
very kindly, paid for my bicycle. scrubbing brush. At the end of 1941 I
As may be expected this had a bad became pregnant. My husband was
effect on my health because, apart stationed in Colchester and was able to
from the journey, the air-raids were get home fairly frequently, but we
Around five thousand scouts and guides attended constant and undisturbed sleep became arranged that for the Easter week-end
this year‟s Norjam event at held in August at the rare. So that is how I came to return to of 1942 I would travel to Essex where
Showground. the printing firm, but this time I was he had booked accommodation for us
The event involved scouts and guides from 26 offered a job in the office. While there to stay. I had been feeling fine, had
countries who enjoyed an action packed week. I became friendly with the wife of regular check-ups at the clinic but on
Scouts and guides came from as far afield as New another printer whose husband was in the evening before Good Friday I was
Zealand, Ethiopia, Uganda, Sir Lanka and Canada the Royal Navy; Lily was already rushed into hospital with a miscarriage.
to take part in a range of exciting activities. installed in the middle flat of three in a Jim was given compassionate leave so
As a part of that experience the young people had large Victorian house. She told me the was able to visit me where I stayed in
the chance to experience parascending at top flat was vacant. Two rooms, each hospital for about twelve days. I had
Shipdham Airfield in the very capable hands of about 8ft square, with sloping ceilings been knitting and preparing for the
Sky Lincs, a scout parascending team that and a sink with one cold water tap on baby, due in July, and as I had a surfeit
specialises in working with young people to the landing, was actually attic of baby knitting wool I asked my
develop confidence and teamwork. accommodation but, at 7s.6d a week, husband to take some of it back to the
Unfortunately for much of the time the weather inclusive of rates, I jumped at the shop for the nice lady to change it for
was unsuitable for flying in maximum safety but chance. wool suitable for me to knit a jumper.
scouts and guides learned to handle the canopy of I soon had it furnished with the All wool was on clothing coupons
the steerable chutes whilst fixed to a vehicle in an minimum required. A gas cooker was then. On his next visit minus the wool
Need small home improvements? exercise known as “bobbing” which is pictured
here.
installed, I had the double bed and,
with a couple of armchairs, a second-
he said he had changed it and would
bring some in to show me. "What
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husband was granted occasional leave.
The bathroom and toilet was shared
said he, "Lavender." When he arrived
with it on his next visit it turned out to
be turquoise - the label said it was
Skilled & Experienced Carpenter
Plus Full between the three flats which
sometimes caused problems but, on the
whole, we all got on fairly well
'Lister's Lavenda Wool'. And to think
his trade was colour printing!
We stayed in our little flat until well
Doors, windows, locks . . . no job too small.
Free no obligation estimate. Supporting together. Our weekly baths consisted
of heating a small zinc bath of water
on Lily's gas cooker and carrying it,
after the war ended, a time when
accommodation for young couples was
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Programme very carefully, to the bath. We were
only allowed five inches of bath water
during wartime.
friends of ours with a baby, in
desperation became illegal squatters in
a Nissen hut vacated by the American
The windows of our flat looked on to Army. Our next move, in 1949, was to
By Ken Knowles the side of the house, a sheer wall of a ground-floor flat at the rear of a
cv Recently I was persuaded to visit the little
some 40ft and I was constantly fearful ladies hairdressers with a small garden
James Ball cinema at Dereham on what would be my first
visit to such a place for some years, and, my
of being caught trapped by fire. This
possibility became even greater after
at a rent of one pound per week
inclusive. During our time there our
word, how things have changed.
SHOWROOM: 49 High Street, Watton Having been told that the performance would
Lily, who was a bit of a scatterbrain, daughter and son were born.
set fire once to her curtains and on Edith Pleasance © 13.08.10
01953 begin at 7.30 p.m. I was quite impressed when,
precisely at that time, the lights dimmed and I
settled in my seat to enjoy an evening‟s
another occasion to a clothes horse set

883288 entertainment.
What I was actually presented with was ten
venues provided a musical interval
by means of a cinema organ,
which would raise itself, as if by

minutes of the same adverts that I can see on my
Very Competitive Prices television at home, plus two clips of
forthcoming attractions, followed by the
magic, from somewhere in the
bowels of the earth, piloted by a
Most Makes of carpets featured film. That was all. To me it was like man in a white tuxedo.
expecting a full English breakfast and getting Another main difference was that
& Vinyl Supplied and Fitted just one sausage. performances were continuous
In my day it was usual, in even the tiniest of throughout the day, and one could
cinemas, to be presented with four hours (at enter or leave at any time.
least) packed full of entertainment, consisting of Strangely to say we were never

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the main film, a second feature, plus various
short items to fill up the time allotted.
These items would always include a newsreel,
and possibly a ten-minute comedy film, a
put off by coming in at a point
where the detective
explaining „whodunit‟ when we
were not aware what had been
was

Disney cartoon, and /or a Travelogue, via which „dun‟ until we had seen the
the audience would be transported to some programme round.
The main disadvantage, although
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the winner. But give me the old
way every time .
Just in case all this was not enough, the „posher‟
News Mid-Norfolk Times Page 17

Hackers, Tackers and

Stuffers - Quilts 3
Quilts3, our exhibition at The useful as well as attractive and ideal
Dragonfly Gallery referred to in the for presents. Whoops, that‟s spoilt
previous edition, was very the surprise for recipients at
successful. There were 183 visitors, Christmas!
the second highest number for any There are no meetings in August but
exhibition at this venue. A total of will commence again on 14th
£150 was raised through a September. On the 28th we have a
combination of donations, money talk by Rachel King on machine
from sales of articles and raffle embroidery. We shall then continue
tickets. This will be used for throughout the year on the second
materials for Project Linus and Heart and fourth Tuesday of each month at
Cushions for post breast cancer 7 p.m. in the Christian Community
surgery. Thank you to all who Centre in Watton High Street.
helped. Further information is available on
On 27th July a member our Blog at http://
demonstrated making a scissor or htsqgroup.blogspot.com or from me,
rotary cutter tidy, very simple but Sue Hart on 01362 822536

Auction of handbags
at St Georges, Saham
Firstly let me thank all those who and purchase something a lady loves
supported our open gardens event in to own, another handbag.
July, we raised £500 for the church, We are not excluding the men, if we
a great effort and a very enjoyable are given gentleman's handbags we
Picture: Submitted
day. The event takes a lot of hard will be selling those too, but you are
work for those opening the gardens, always welcome to buy your wife,
so when members of the public girlfriend, partner or significant other

Diabetes UK
travel some distance just to see your a lovely gift. Don't forget that
garden it makes the effort all terrible day in December is fast
worthwhile. Each garden also approaching, what better time to
supported their own charity and stock on Christmas presents. Tickets
other monies were sent to Watton available from Saham Post office or
Michael Atkinson was our speaker at our August meeting. He is
and the District Diabetes group, on the door if you bring a handbag.
involved with the West Norfolk Retired Greyhound Trust and
Cancer research, St Mary's church With Christmas in mind, St George's
bought along two very well behaved "retired & loving it" dogs
Watton, and the PBC charity is again holding their Christmas Tree
with him, called Magic & Vicky. Michael took us on a journey
(Primary Balliary Cirrhosis) extravaganza. Last year with the star
from days gone by when greyhounds were a dog of the rich and
The next fund raising event is the on the tower, the brightly lit trees
regal, (they were even mentioned in the bible), through to the
AUCTION OF HANDBAGS on outside the church and near the alter,
present day and their racing and retirement.
September 15th, at St George's, supported by all those supplied by
Both Michael and his dogs were warmly thanked and I was aware
Church Saham Toney between 2pm companies, organisations, individual
that I was not the only one who would have loved to have taken
and 4pm. Light refreshments, a raffle families and friends the display was
and we hope lots of interesting
handbags for sale. The entry fee is
£3.00, but for anyone who brings a
fantastic, but there is always room
for more. So if you would like to
enter a tree this year the event takes
one home!! John was well behaved so he was not tethered to the
table, (he was in his basket instead), but it could have been a
different story is his partner in crime, Rod, was there!!
Our next meeting, on July 13th, is a special one because we are
HARMONY
handbag to be auctioned the entry place on December 11/12 with

QUILTING
lucky enough to have as our speaker Richard Lane OBE,
fee is £1. Come and enjoy a fun way setting up on the 10th. This year‟s
President of Diabetes UK. The meeting will start as usual at
of raising money and having a giggle theme is the Prettiest Tree and there
10.15am and we hope to be joined by Richard about 11.
at the same time. are prizes for the best entries. Trees
We will be providing a light buffet lunch and the meeting will
If anyone has a handbag they thinks should be no taller than 6 foot and
finish about 2.30 pm. The cost will be 5 per person, further A Professional Machine
needs a new home, and which is in because we appreciate the cost of a
details available from David 01362 696781.
very good condition, then contact real tree can be off putting, artificial
Barbara Harrold on 01953 883394 / ones are allowed. Entry forms will
As usual the meeting will be in the Watton Pentecostal Church
and our thanks go to them for the use of their facilities.
Quilting Service
[email protected] we can be available for Saham Post Office,
collect. One member of Saham has or 01953 883394 / barbara
All welcome. !!! You do the patchwork !!!
already looked at her collection and @harrold1.plus.com or can be found I do the quilting
given us 14 bags. Letters have been on the table at the back of St
sent to celebrities and companies for
extra special handbags so if you have
nothing in your diary for the 15th
George's church.
Thank you all for support given to St
George's Church we really
Village History For Quilting
Wadding & Backing Prices
then come and enjoy and afternoon appreciate your gifts.
Day at Scoulton www.harmonyquilting.co.uk

Tel: 01953 882484

We will be holding another village history day at Scoulton on

Old Buckenham Saturday 9th October, this time we will be using the village hall
instead of the church as there are problems with the ceiling in the
nave.

Fete 4th September

The theme for this year‟s event is Scoulton
School which was built in 1841 and was
forced to close in 1985 due to falling
numbers of pupils. We would love to hear
The fete will be held in and around the petanque demonstration. Ice cream, your memories of school days at Scoulton
village hall on Saturday 4 September teas and barbecue food will be on sale. and see any photographs of your class
from 2pm to 5pm with lots of stalls There is no admission charge so come mates. The school was also used for social
and games. Entertainment includes along for a fun filled afternoon. The events and meetings as the village hall was
Morris dancers, Punch and Judy and Grand Draw and the raffle will be held not built until 1992. We will also have
the DGAS drummers. at 4pm. All proceeds from the Fete copies of the church records and
There will also be a Gundog display, will be shared between the Village photographs of the village and some of its
'Have a go' dog agility (bring your Hall and the OB2000 Trust. past inhabitants.
own dog) and an art display by the A funfair will be on the Green nearby. It will be held at Scoulton Village Hall
WAGs. Pony rides and trampolining Information from http:// 10.00 to 4.00 Saturday 9th October hope to
will be available together with a oldbuckenham.blogspot.com/ see you there. Margaret Marham
Mid-Norfolk Times Page 18 News

More reminiscences Open Day at Merton Church

of Wilfson
I remember when I was about 11, Mum and Dad bought me a bike from Kittles in
Watton. Anyway, me and a friend decided to go for a bike ride to Cromer – a long
way to go, but we thought we could do it in a day, so of we set.
There is something about riding a bike. You have time to look around and take in
all the sites. Anyway, as we passed a field near Dereham, I saw a man in the field
and he had got hold of a sheep. I called to him and said “Are you shearing that?”
“No”, he said, “You find your own!”
A bit further along, we were getting worried about the time as neither of us had a
watch. We stopped by another field, and there was the farmer tending his prize
bull. “Excuse me”, I said. “Do you know the time, please?”. Well, I was amazed as
he bent down under the bull, lifted the bull‟s bits and pieces, and said “It‟s nearly
12 o‟clock” I‟ve seen some
tricks and Norfolk doings in
my time, but never seen that.
“How did you do that?” I
asked.
“If you lift them out of the
way, you can see the church
clock over there”
Somewhat embarrassed, we
cranked on. After a couple of
punctures, we road along the
cliff edge into Cromer. We
didn‟t really think about global
warming in those days, but the
cliff edge often used to The Open Day at St Peter‟s church, Teas will be available as usual, with a walk, and strawberry teas were
crumble away. Merton, will be held this year on luscious selection of cakes to choose served all afternoon.
As we past a cottage, an old Sunday 5th September, from 2 to 6 from, along with savouries for those Grateful thanks are extended to
lady came to the gate crying pm. with a less sweet tooth. Come and Robert and Jo de Grey for their kind
her eyes out. “Whatever is the Tony Brooks will be giving his ever- find out a little more about local invitation and personal participation
matter?” I said. “Well”, she popular projection show of old history and heritage. Or if you prefer, that contributed so much to the day‟s
cried,” I sent my husband photographs of Merton, Thompson just come and enjoy a cup of tea and success. Warm thanks, too, to the
down the bottom of the garden and Tottington. Visit his website on slice of homemade cake in these many willing helpers who
for a cabbage for dinner, and www.merton.ukgo.com to see a beautiful surroundings, looking out contributed so much hard work, both
he‟s gone”. I could see the selection of his pictures. A static across the park towards Merton Hall. in advance and on the day itself. A
edge of the cliff was now very display illustrates aspects of life in Merton Hall Gardens Summer Event total profit of over £850 towards the
near the back of the house. Victorian Merton. This much anticipated event took upkeep of St Peter‟s Church was
“Whatever are you going to The occasion will also feature a place on the last Sunday in June in achieved, together with a memorable
do?” I asked. “Well, I suppose display of work by two young artists, glorious sunshine and was extremely and happy experience for all those
I‟ll have to open a tin of pees” bringing fresh ideas and skills to our well supported. Visitors were able to who came to enjoy a lovely day in
Norfolk‟s a funny old place. Open Day. explore the gardens and woodland such splendid surroundings.

New Cafe for Carers Charity Texas

in Watton Library Barbeque and Rodeo
Café Care is a new initiative with someone always on hand to
provided by Norfolk County help with choosing books or using
Council Community Services. It‟s the computers. A complementary
a free service for anyone who is an therapist is available at each
unpaid carer for a person living at session for some pampering and
home, in a care home or hospital, there‟s always tea, coffee and
no matter what their health biscuits.
problems. The café is held on the Café Care has been a huge success
second Tuesday of every month, elsewhere with our carers saying
starting Tuesday 14 September they love the friendly atmosphere
between 10am and 12 Noon and enjoy meeting other carers,
It‟s an opportunity to make new hearing their stories and being able
friends, chat and discover what else to talk about their problems. One
is available for carers in the area. lady said she felt it was her lucky
Massage Treatments Professionals, volunteer
organisations and charities are
day and a gentleman said the best
thing was, “finding out there are
Swedish Massage and available to answer questions and people who care about me.” Carbrooke Village Hall Saturday 4th September 7pm till late. Hoping to raise
offer support. There will be For more information or directions, as much money as possible for the Orphans in Kathmandu, Terry and Ann
Hot Stone Massage different items on the menu each please contact Watton Library on: Mahoney from Carbrooke are delighted to announce that the Country music
Appointments available at month from talks and quizzes to 01953 881671 or visit our website: sounds for the evening will be provided by Wayland Radio‟s very own
crafts and reminiscence sessions, www.norfolk.gov.uk/libraries Country girls. The girls who have their own regular radio show will also be on

BROOM HALL Petrified of Your Computer?

the lookout to give a prize for the best dressed cowboy or girl
Terry says “The evening promises to be a lot of fun for everyone we‟ve got
line dancing sessions from Brian and John, a Wild Bull ride for those brave
Country Hotel You don’t need to be! enough to try, a Wild West and Country trivia quiz, and a raffle with prizes
such as a Toshiba Flat screen TV, a DVD player a Samsung mobile phone and
Saham Toney £100 in gift vouchers courtesy of GAP Stores”
Your Local Three Star Hotel Ring Lesley Horn As if that wasn‟t enough, “Ma”Honey will be serving Texas style chilli with
For 1 to 1 beginner’s support in your own home Jacket potato and her secret recipe Barbequed spare ribs.
Admission is £10 per head and includes food, if you ask “Ma”Honey nicely
Friendly, patient and knowledgeable help with using your for a copy of her secret rib recipe I‟m sure she won‟t refuse a small donation
computer to find things on the Internet, email your family & for the kids!
friends, “Listen Again” on the BBC® iPlayer® and do your Western dress is welcome and there will even be a photo booth opportunity
shopping without leaving your home where you can have some zany photo‟s taken with your friends!
For further information or to make a donation please contact Terry
Telephone: 01953 882125
www.broomhallhotel.co.uk 01953 881 885 [email protected] or on 07713 122536
There is also a blogsite at http://hccnepalkids.blogspot.com
News Mid-Norfolk Times Page 19

Record results for Attleborough High Students Cream Teas for the
Motor Neurone
Disease Association
There are at least two people in 17th September. Admission will
Watton area (60 in Norwich & be £2.50 to include the cream
Waveney area) who suffer from tea. There will be a Raffle and a
Motor Neurone Disease. This Name the Doll competition.
disease results in a failure of the There will also be handmade
messages from the brain to the cards and jewellery for sale.
muscles via the nerves. It is a The event is being held by June
very debilitating disease for and John Garratt, and Pam and
which at present there is no Roy Challand and the proceeds
known cause or cure. will go to the Motor Neurone
We will be having a Cream Tea Disease Association to aid
from 2.30 to 4.30pm at 17 research and help care for those
Woodpecker Drive (on with the disease. Everyone will
Birdland!) in Watton on Friday be welcome.

Coffee at the Queens Hall

and Table Top Sale
Farmers Market Day- Saturday 7th August
Sale from 9am to Noon Coffee from 9.30
Picture: Submitted

Anna Franklin, Paige Wilson, Joanne Headteacher Mr Neil McShane students, the support of our parents and the Car Boot and Crafts
Painter, Karina Adcock and Matheus commented: "We have consistently professionalism and commitment of our Sat 25th September 9am
Kanthack, happy year 11 students collecting improved as a school and in the standard of staff, who consistently and effectively
their results on 24th August as education we offer. This year we achieved challenge our students to fulfil their St Mary’s Church, Car Park, Watton
Attleborough High School celebrated our highest ever 5 A* to C percentage. potential.”
record 5A* to C results this year of 75%. These results reflect the hard work of the
01953 882936 Car boots £4 No Need to Book
Refreshments Available

Celebração da cultura
No dia 4 de Setembro as 7 horas da tarde, ira realizar-se uma grande
Celebracao Cultural de comida no Centro Desportivo de Watton
Little
Acorns
(Gallery Barat Sport Centre).
Este evento será organizado por Pride in Wayland coordenado por
Richard Wills . Todas as comunidades serão representadas com uma
vasta diversidade de produtos de todos os Paises , um Churasco
Português e muitas mais tradições de todos ali representados.
Desde a Polonia, a Lithuania, a China, o Brasil, Portugal e claro a
Inglaterra, todas as tradicoes de comida representando estes países .
Playgroup
Venha com a sua família e amigos a este festival maravilhoso. It will soon be the start of the autumn
Tina Cruz [email protected] term in another school year and we
will be welcoming new children into
święto kultury playgroup.
Before the holidays we applied for a
4 września na 7 pm, odbędzie się wielkie święto kultury żywności w Quality Funding Grant from Norfolk
Watton Centrum Sportu (Barat Galeria Centrum Sportu). County Council and we are pleased to
To wydarzenie jest organizowane przez Pride w Wayland koordynowane przez Richard say that this has been successful.
Wills. Wszystkie społeczności będą reprezentowane z szerokiej gamy produktów ze Some of this will be spent on
wszystkich krajów, Churasco portugalskim i wiele więcej ze wszystkich tradycji equipment to help set up our newly
reprezentowanych tam. acquired outside play area.
Ponieważ Polska, Litwa, Chiny, Brazylia, Portugalia oraz oczywiście Anglii, wszystkie We have ordered fencing to safeguard
tradycje żywności reprezentacji tych krajów. Przyjdź z rodziną i przyjaciółmi do tego the children and equipment to use
wspaniałego festiwalu. Tina Cruz [email protected] outside e.g. Bug boxes, bug books,
magnifying glasses and plastic insects
Celebration of Culture to help the children recognise what
On the 4 of September at 7 pm, will be held a big Wayland Celebration of Culture at the they find. Hopefully this will all be set
Gallery Bar at Watton Sport Centre. This event will be organized by Pride in Wayland up by the end of September. We are
with the coordinator Richard Wills. Different communities will be represented with also going to invest in a Laptop and
different types of food, a Portuguese Barbecue and many more traditions from different software for the children to help with
countries such as Poland , Lithuania , China , Brazil , Portugal and England , all this the I.C.T. learning of the E.Y.F.S. We
countries are represented. are also in the process of ordering
other new toys which are made of
wood (natural materials) rather than

Wanted . . . plastic.
We run from the front hall of the
Youth & Community Centre, Harvey
Community Bus Drivers Street, Watton 8.45am to 11.45am
Monday to Friday term time only. If
anyone has a child that is 2 years old
Watton Town Council owns and runs a community bus which is used by the elderly or soon will be, we have places
and disabled at the discretion of the council. The bus is used on a weekly basis available. For more information you
Monday to Friday, to transport elderly residents from their homes to the Wayland can call in and see us or give us a ring
Luncheon Club. This service is a vital part of some resident‟s lives enabling them to on 01953 881778 during opening
enjoy a meal and socialise. It is primarily for those who may have become isolated hours, we re-open on Monday 6th
for a variety of reasons. September. Alternatively you could
The Council relies on volunteers to drive the bus and although we now have regular call us on our mobile 07843772712
drivers to cover the five days we are looking for volunteers who would be prepared to anytime or Angie on 01953 883233 or
cover for holidays and sickness, so you if you can spare a few hours per week on an Dawn on 01953 881382.
occasional basis at short notice we would be pleased to hear from you.
Mid-Norfolk Times Page 20 News
interesting churches and chapels

East Anglian Churches

built by non-Anglican
denominations from the seventeenth
century onwards. Everyone will be
The
„Norfolk would not be Norfolk
without a church tower on the
anywhere else in the country.
Norwich has 36 medieval churches,
times, and the people – patrons,
craftsmen, clergy and congregations –
encouraged to ask questions and
join in the discussion.
The course will be held at the
Bigger
horizon or round a corner up a lane.
We cannot spare a single Norfolk
church. When a church has been
more than any city north of the Alps,
and in Norfolk we have a church with
the oldest extensive scheme of wall
who have been involved with them.
We have been lucky to get Gerald
Randall to take the course; he is a
Christian Community Centre in
Watton High Street. This is next to
the Methodist Church and opposite
Picture
Thought for the Month from
pulled down the country seems empty paintings in the country. East Anglia local man who is very knowledgeable the dental surgery, so it is near the Angela Pye, Watton Pentecostal
or is like a necklace with a jewel has many magnificent medieval
Church
missing‟. So wrote John Betjeman churches; we have big churches and We live at a time where difficulty
who was a frequent visitor and made small churches, decorated churches and tragedy surround us, and it can
a film “A Passion for Churches” and plain churches, medieval stained be difficult making sense of life in
about Norfolk churches. glass, ornate painted rood screens, the face of the problems and sadness
There were once nearly 1000 Saxon green men, roof angels, carvings and we see in today‟s world. How often
and medieval churches built in paintings and a huge variety of other have we heard it said “How can
Norfolk and 659 still remain, which is
features. there be a God if he allows such
the greatest concentration in the These and many other interesting things to happen?” We would like to
world. Suffolk has about 500 and facts about East Anglian churches have the answers to our unanswered
there are many more in the rest of will feature in a new course which question „Why?”
East Anglia. 120 of Norfolk‟s will be held in Watton starting in When I was clearing my mother-in-
churches still have round towers andSeptember. The course will be run by law‟s belongings, after she had died
there are another 42 in Suffolk and the WEA, the Workers‟ Educational I came across this poem, she had cut
seven in Essex, and only five Association, which is an education from a magazine, which set me
organisation for adults over thinking:
the age of 19, and runs
BROOM HALL courses all over the country.
The courses are interesting All Saints Church, Threxton The Loom of Time
Country Hotel and enjoyable, low cost, and
there are no exams at the about our churches and is a first class bus stops and easy to get to. There
Man's life is laid in the loom of time
To a pattern he does not see,
Saham Toney end, so one can work at tutor. He will talk about how our is a large free car park for users of While the weavers work and the
one‟s own pace and as churches were built and equipped, the Centre. The course will run for shuttles fly
Your Local Three Star Hotel intensively as one wishes. who paid for them, what was and is ten weeks on Tuesdays, starting on Till the dawn of eternity.
Fees are kept as low as their function, how have they 21st September at 1:30pm and will
possible; the WEA is a non- changed over the centuries, and many last for 1½ hours. The cost will be Some shuttles are filled with silver
profit-making body other topics. £50, payable on the second week, threads
supported by funding from While the medieval parish churches although people who are in receipt And some with threads of gold,
the Skills Funding Agency, – one or two of which will be of income-based benefits or Job While often but the darker hues
Wednesdays Steak Night and run by local volunteers. visited as part of the programme – Seeker‟s Allowance are not Are all that they may hold.
Sirloin or Rump with chips £10.00 The course will be a will form the main focus of the charged. Come to the first session But the weaver watches with skilful
fascinating account of our course, they cannot be understood without obligation and see whether
Fridays Pie & Mash Night eye
churches. It will trace the in isolation and there will be an you think it‟s for you. Each shuttle fly to and fro,
Pastry Pie & Mash with Dessert £9.95
history and architecture of introductory session on the Details of all local WEA courses are And sees the pattern so deftly
New Ivy Room for Bar Meals East Anglian parish churches medieval great churches – the shown in a booklet which is available wrought
from the eleventh century cathedral and the monasteries. Also from the libraries, and you can also As the loom moves sure and slow.
Monday to Saturday 6.30 – 8.30
onwards, ways in which they the final session will be devoted to contact Peter Chappell on 01362
Tuesday to Saturday 12.00 – 2.00
have been used at different a brief look at some of the most 820641 for further information. God surely planned the pattern:
01953 882125 Each thread, the dark and fair,
www.broomhallhotel.co.uk Is chosen by His master skill
And placed in the web with care.

Attention All
Inner Wheel Club of Watton He only knows its beauty,
And guides the shuttles which hold
The threads so unattractive,
Instead of our usual meeting in of you who supported us. Our will make for a great As well as the threads of gold.
August, we usually have a next fundraising event will be lunchtime entertainment.
Gardeners! barbecue, combining
Rotarians for a social get-
with our lunchtime concert on 15th
September at the Queen's Hall.
As usual, the concert, which
starts at 12 noon, will be
Not till each loom is silent,
And the shuttles cease to fly,
Improve your soil, keep weeds together. This year, President For this we have a real treat followed by a light lunch, all Shall God reveal the pattern
Beryl Brannan decided to with a concert by 'Breckland for the remarkable price of £5. And explain the reason why
down and keep moisture in with break with tradition and she Breeze', a wind quintet led by These are very happy, friendly The dark threads were as needful
Sterilized Mushroom organized a Treasure Hunt Mandy Slater. They will be events and are popular so make In the weaver's skilful hand
which involved visiting eight playing a variety of music, sure you get your tickets in As the threads of gold and silver
Compost car parks in Watton and from the classical suite from good time. They are available For the pattern which He planned.
solving the clues she had set Carmen, Pachebel's Cannon now at Mullengers, along with
The ideal mulch and us. Nearly 40 of us and the Blue Danube Waltz by tickets for our ever popular Author unknown
soil improver participated, ending at the Strauss to the more jazzy St Barn Dance with Shinanikins,
Waggon and Horses at Griston Louis Blues, the Pink Panther which is earlier than usual this I realised that God always sees the
Only £1.50 per Bag for a very enjoyable meal.
Those of you who went to the
theme and a selection from the
Sound of Music. A highlight
year, on 1st October at 7.30pm
at the Queen's Hall, priced as
bigger picture in the circumstances
of our life and how comforting to
Delivered free (min 5 bags) Wayland Show, will no doubt will be The Sorcerer's usual at £7.50. We look know that he has a plan that will one
have been persuaded by us to Apprentice by Dukas, which forward to seeing you at one or day, like the completed tapestry
Watton area buy a "Pretty Parcel", all for features our very own Dr both of these events. make sense of what is going on
our charities. We made about Victoria Amies on her Jenny Simons. now. Good times like the silver and
01953 881969 £280, so many thanks to those bassoon. All these and more Club Correspondent golden threads leave happy
memories for us, but the problems
we experience can serve to enrich
our lives, if we are willing to hand
Watton University of the Third Age them over to God, the skilful
weaver!

Sixty members attended the July Edmunds has been arranged for The Computer Studies Group has now
meeting and enjoyed Julian Horn‟s Tuesday 16th November. Coach departs been taken over by Ken Philips.
presentation of the History of Watton the Queens Hall car park at 6.00pm. Contact on 01953 882679. The next
with excellent photographs of bygone Seats are limited to twenty nine. meeting is on Thursday 23rd September
years. For both of these trips contact Ron on at 2.00pm with speaker Derek A
The Fens Tour on Friday 17th 01953 889951. Edwards with “Norfolk Country
September has two seats remaining. The Garden Visit Group will go to Houses from the Air”
The coach leaves the Queens Hall car Bolwick Hall at Marsham on 26th The Watton U3A Membership
park at 9.15am. September. Transport can be arranged. Secretary can be contacted on 01953
A theatre trip to see “Essence of Contact Susan on 01953 881373. 885358. For further information on the
Ireland” at the Theatre Royal Bury St National U3A go to www.u3a.org.uk
Church Times and Puzzle
Breckles, Caston, Great Hockham,
Griston, Merton, Stow Bedon,
Watton Churches Together PUZZLE CORNER
Thompson Service Calendar for August 2010
St. Mary‟s Church, Watton
£10 PRIZE CROSSWORD
Worship Calendar for September 1st, 3rd & 4th Wednesday at 9.30am Holy Communion Would you like to win a £10 Voucher to spend? Simply complete
Sunday 5TH September 2nd Wednesday Morning Worship. Church Office opens Tues, the crossword on the right and drop it in to The Wayland News bin
10:30 am United Holy Communion Stow Bedon Wed & Thurs 9am-1pm. Tel: 01953 881252 at (or post it to) Adcocks, 32 High Street, Watton, Norfolk. IP25
[email protected] www.stmaryswatton.org 6AE before the paper deadline. All correct entries will be put into a
Sunday 12th September draw and the winner will receive a £10 voucher to spend. In the
9:00 am Matins (BCP) Merton Sun 5th 8.00am Holy Communion
10.00am Holy Communion event of any dispute the decision of the Editor will be final. The
10:30 am United Holy Communion Thompson clues are a mix of cryptic, and easy with one or two anagrams
7.00pm Informal Worship
Sunday 19th September Sun 12th 8.00am Holy Communion thrown in just to make it more interesting!
9:00 am Matins (BCP) Gt. Hockham 10.00am Holy Communion The correct solution will be published in the next issue.
10:30 am Harvest Festival & Breckles 12.30pm Holy Baptism
United Holy Communion Wed 15th 7.00pm Battle of Britain Service of Remembrance
6:30 pm Harvest Festival Griston Sun 19th 8.00am Holy Communion
th 10.00am Holy Communion
Sunday 26 September
7.00pm Informal Worship
9:00 am Holy Communion (BCP) Merton
Sun 26th 8.00am Holy Communion
10:30 am Titular Festival & Caston
10.00am All Age Worship
United Holy Communion
5.30pm Choral Evensong
3:00 pm Harvest Festival Gt. Hockham
3:00 pm Harvest Family Service Thompson Watton Methodist Church
6:30 pm Harvest Festival Caston Every Wednesday the Church is open for quiet reflection and
prayer between 10.00am & 12.00noon
Sunday 3rd October
It‟s your quiet place. At 10.30 there is a half-hour Midweek
10:20 am Sunday Club Gt. Hockham
Service in the Large Vestry led by the Minister or a Church
(ages 4-11, church room)
Member. www.wattonmethodist.btik.com
10:30 am United Holy Communion Gt. Hockham
Sun 5th 10.45am Holy Communion Rev‟d B Winner
For all our parishes… 6.30pm Mrs E Warby
„The WAY‟ Youth Group (ages 11+) Sun 12th 10.45am Miss J Woor
Sundays of 5th and 19th September, 7-8:00 pm, Rectory 6.30pm M and P Cook
Sun 19th 10.45am Harvest Festival Mr Yarham
Pram Services 6.30pm Harvest Festival Rev‟d B Winner
For parents or carers with children aged 0-5 Wednesdays Sun 26th 10.45am Holy Communion Rev‟d B Winner
from 8th September, 10:15 am Caston Primary School Hall 6.30pm Local Arrangement
Enquiries: The Revd. Bob Nichols: Tel.: (01953) 483222; Roman Catholic Community Across Down
Email: [email protected] Each Sat 5.30pm Mass at Watton Methodist Church 1 The colour you go when 1 Typically male (8)
naked? (4) 2 This is a throw away clue! (5)
Pentecostal Church, Dereham Road, Watton 3 A secret meeting (8) 4 Cardinal numbers - the sum
Children have their own programme during the 9 Eye Doctor (7) of seven and one (6)
Sunday morning service 10 An ancient region of north 5 To a great extent or degree
Sun 5th 10.30am „Crossing the Threshold Into the Kingdom‟ eastern Africa (5) (12)
6.00pm Prayer and Praise 11 Green drive in for Ringo's 6 They were strolling along (7)
Sun 12th 10.30am All Age Family Service Thomas (6,6) 7 Test (4)
Sun 19th 10.30am „Crossing the Threshold Into Adventure‟ 13 Motto (6) 8 Language of the deaf (4,8)
15 Leaseholder (6) 12 At work me and others get
Sun 26th 10.30am „Crossing the Threshold Into 17 Protects your home from it done (8)
the Purposes of God‟ robbers (7,5) 14 No let up in the luxurious
4 - 6.00pm AGM and Buffet Tea 20 They're a laugh! (5) lifestyle (7)
21 The cry of a hunt (5-2) 16 Delicate and pale in colour
St. Nicholas‟ Church, Ashill 22 Holy term is maternal (8) (6)
Tuesdays at 10.00am Said Holy Communion 23 It's OK Ma I only went 18 Very deep crack or hole (5)
Sun 5th 9.30am Lay Led Morning Worship berserk (4) 19 That's not real mash! (4)
Sun 12th 9.30am Morning Worship
12.30pm Holy Baptism
Sun 19th
Sun 26th
9.30am
9.30am
All Age Worship
Holy Communion
Scribble Pad
St. George‟s Church, Saham Toney
Sun 12th 11.00am Morning Worship
Sun 19th 11.00am Harvest All Age Worship
Sun 26th 11.00am Holy Communion
12.30pm Holy Baptism
S.S. Peter & Paul‟s Church, Carbrooke
Sun 5th 10.30am Benefice Service of Holy Communion
Sun 12th 10.30am Holy Communion
Sun 19th 10.30am All Age Worship
Sun 26th 10.30am Methodist Service

All Saints Church, Threxton St John the Evangelist Church, Ovington Last Month’s Puzzle
Thursdays at 8.00am Said Holy Communion The winner of last month‟s £10 prize was Mr S Hutchinson of
Sunday 5th September at 10 am Sun 12th 5.00pm Harvest Songs of Praise Stow Bedon. Well done!

Wayland Happy Circle

On the 20th July, 26 members and friends doorstep' an enjoyable but somewhat
joined our coach trip for a tour of the sobering experience.
Santa Training Area. We first made our At our last meeting on the 3rd August, we
way to Elveden Visitor Centre for a welcomed our Portuguese friend Tina
browse around the small shops and tea Cruz, who demonstrated how to make
and scones in the courtyard, We then lovely little butterfly biscuits etc. she also
continued our journey to West Tofts, told us a little about herself which made
where we were welcomed by W.O. Mez for a pleasant afternoon.
DeMeyer, who gave us a very It was also nice to welcome back Sylvia
comprehensive and informative tour of into the fold we are all pleased she is
the whole area including history and feeling so much better.
conservation as well as the training Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday
undertaken by the troops. We were all September 7th at the Christian
impressed by what is going on 'on our Community Centre, 2 pm. Hope to see
you all there.
Mid-Norfolk Times Page 22 News

Keep your Ellis - Boldero Shared Chief

community in touch
Its your news -
Executive puts
it’s your newspaper Breckland at Forefront
Mid-Norfolk Times
01953 858 908
of cost savings drive
Breckland Council is tackling the spreading this necessary but costly
challenge of public sector spending resource across the two authorities.
cuts head on by agreeing to share a “This will enable both councils to
Chief Executive with South Holland make financial savings in a way that
District Council.
The Council expect the move to
deliver financial savings for both
We are a Doctor Who fan based club we councils and enable them to
help raise funds for charities around maintain high standards while at
Norfolk. We have a team of members who go the same time protecting vital
to events with their authentic props and front line services.
costumes and they are coming to Watton Terry Huggins, (pictured right)
Junior School the existing Chief Executive of
South Holland, has been
17th September 7 pm - 9 pm appointed to the joint role and
Come along and meet our members and will in due course bring forward
Daleks. Bring along your remote proposals for an integrated joint
control Daleks and K-9’s for a trundle management team to serve both
Tea, coffee and snacks available authorities. Mr Huggins and his
There will be a table top sale of sci-fi related newly appointed team will then
items go on to identify other ways of
www.norwichtimetravellers.co.uk sharing the commissioning of
Breckland services more efficiently. will help us to minimise the impact of
Photographic Breckland Council Leader William the cuts in public expenditure that are
COUGHTREY BDK Ltd.
Nunn said: “We are pleased to to follow later this year.
Unit 2, Coughtrey Industrial Estate The wedding took place at All Saints Church, Shipdham on 31 st July welcome Terry Huggins as our new “This joint venture will help us to see
Church Road, Griston. IP25 6QB of Mr Ross David Ellis, son of Laurence Ellis and Jacqueline Chief Executive. His joint appointment other opportunities where joint
Macallan of Saffron Walden and Fressingfield Eye, and Miss Lucy is a way of gaining greater efficiencies working will create greater efficiencies
Fitted Kitchens Boldero daughter of Peter and Sue Boldero of Necton, The Rev. and value for money out of the and will help to make sure both
Bathrooms Louise Alder officiated.
The bride was given away by her father and wore an ivory floor length
management layer of both councils by councils remain in a strong position."

Internal Doors gown with beaded bodice. She was attended by Sophie Boldero,
Emma Herring, Jenny Clements, Hayley Berkeley and Anna Ridgway.
The best man was Vassilis Demetriou. Howard - Endersby
New Chairman for Old
Buckenham Windmill
The Old Buckenham Windmill Committee is delighted to announce
that a new volunteer has come forward to take over the role of
Free Quotations & Committee Chairman as a replacement for Murray Curtis. Murray now
Full Planning Service wishes to retire from this role after co-ordinating the initial interest
group set up in 1994 and later being on the local committee
01953 881243 responsible for overseeing public open days.
Tom North, who lives near to the windmill, has kindly come forward to
take over as Chairman. He is a qualified building
SANCTUARY COUNSELLING surveyor with experience of the management of
building structures and is therefore well placed to
SERVICE WATTON act as the local coordinator and contact point with
the County Council in the planning of future open
It’s good to talk! Counselling can help days. It is hoped that the work in progress to repair
the sails and to deal with some rot in the cap can be
if you’re struggling to cope with: completed in time for reopening sometime next
Relationship difficulties Bullying/Abuse Spring. Courtesy http://oldbuckenham.blogspot.com
Bereavement Addictions
Stress Depression
Sanctuary offers a confidential low-cost counselling service with
professionally trained counsellors, who work on a short-term or long-term
basis. Call us on 01953 880922 to arrange an appointment.
Appointments are available 6 – 9pm Tuesdays and 9.30am – 1pm Wednesdays.
Sanctuary Counselling Service is part of River Ministries (Norfolk), registered charity number 1054419

Breckland
Photographic

The wedding took place at St. Mary‟s Church, Attleborough on 30th July of
Mr Christopher James Howard, son of Richard and Janice Howard of
Banham, and Miss Michelle Davina Endersby, daughter of David and Denny
Endersby of Attleborough. The Rector Matthew Jackson officiated.
The bride was given away by her father and wore a strapless ivory dress. She
was attended by Zoe Sandell, Elizabeth Crisp, Samantha Howard and flower
girls, Emma Tucker-Howard and Bri Sandell. The best men were Steve
Rouse and Simon Howard. The honeymoon was spent in Jamaica. The
groom is a service engineer and the bride is a learning support assistant.
News Mid-Norfolk Times Page 23

Claire’s Chair Hall is furnished for the future

Picture: Submitted
Chairman of Hall Trustees Peter Thatcher, Debbie Thatcher, Hall Manager Alan Fallows, Deputy Mayor Karen
Pettitt, Attleborough Mayor Geoffrey Farrow toast the completion of the first phase of refurbishment

Whether as a backdrop for bingo, a meeting Budgeting Scheme empowers Hall refurbishment project
place for mothers or a setting for social communities: aided by Karen Pettitt, praised
events, Connaught Hall has been used by “The Participatory Budgeting the efforts of local supporters
Attleborough tots, teens, parents and scheme enables local people to and said:
pensioners for generations. Thanks to decide which projects meet “Being awarded the grant
funding from the Breckland Partnership, the local priorities and determine from the Breckland Partnership
Hall is set to begin a new chapter in its life where funds should be spent. really gave us a great start and
when, on 23rd August, town Mayor I‟m delighted that Connaught has led to the great fund raising
Geoffrey Farrow and Deputy Mayor Karen Hall supporters have really efforts. I would like to thank
Pettitt perform the official opening grasped this opportunity and the people of Attleborough and
ceremony to mark the completion of the first gone on to raise additional surrounding villages as none of
phase of Hall‟s refurbishment following the funds. The refurbishment will the fund raising efforts would
arrival of new chairs, sofas and coffee improve the appearance and have been so successful
tables. atmosphere in the Hall, helping without their support.”
Earlier this year, each of the five Breckland increase bookings and If you would like to get
Picture: Submitted market towns was awarded £5,000 by the safeguarding the future of the involved and help with fund-
Breckland Partnership to fund local projects Hall.” raising for the Hall, contact
When we were asked by Vince May Chair" possible. through the Participatory Budgeting Peter Thatcher, Chairman of Peter Thatcher or Karen Pettitt
if we would like a seat on Thank you to Tina Sales for initiative. In each town, applications for the Trustees who has led the on 01953 452523.
Thompson's Millennium Green in designing "Claire's Chair", Chris funding were judged by a panel of local
memory of Claire Codling who died Sales for making it and Linda May people and 49 projects throughout the
in March, age 14, we had no idea for all her help, Chris Tilley of district have been approved. In Attleborough
how unique and lovely the finished Clayland for supplying the cement, Connaught Hall supporters, backed by the
result "Claire's Chair" would be. Four Leaf Clover for the ballast and Board of Trustees, were successful in their
A section of a two hundred year old Dexters of Watton for the stainless bid for £1,388 to purchase new furniture.
oak has been beautifully crafted by steel. The success of this bid has inspired further
Chris Sales into a fairytale-like chair Also thank you to Mick Peck, Gregg fundraising efforts and now supporters are
and features hand forged stainless Nunn and Brian Robertson who close to raising a further £2,000 towards
steel. A rabbit, one of Claire's despite torrential rain and thunder, phase two of the Hall refurbishment which
favourite animals made from a Calor along with Vince May were will include redecoration of the lounge and
Gas bottle sits beside the chair. determined to concrete "Claire's new flooring and lighting. Fundraising
"Claire's Chair" overlooks where Chair" in place on the 22nd of July. activities to date have included several craft
Claire loved playing on The Green Thank you to everyone who has fairs, a Pamper Evening, a number of local
and befits her nickname Clairey supported The Chequers Middle Bar youth band nights and a Companion Dog
Fairey. We are grateful to the Parish fund through quizzes at The Show; plans are underway for many more
Council for letting us choose this Chequers and Marquee Hiring, (£30 events with a Mind Body and Spirit event in
spot. donation for hire) which paid for October.
We would like to say thank you very "Claire's Chair". Adrian Stasiak, Breckland Council
much to Vince May for his hard Bev, Gina, Anna and Alastair Executive Member for Communities and
work involved in making "Claire's Codling. Benefits explained how the Participatory

Norfolk Churches Trust

Sponsored Cycle Ride
On Saturday 11th September, from 9am - 5pm, Ashill,
Carbrooke, Ovington, Saham Toney and Watton Parish
Churches, Watton and Saham Hills Methodist Churches and
Watton Pentecostal Church will all be open to welcome
cyclists who are taking part in this annual event.
Funds raised from the cycle ride are divided half to the Norfolk
Churches Trust and half to an individual church of your choice.
If you are interested in an enjoyable and productive day
cycling the Norfolk Countryside and visiting churches then
please contact St Mary‟s Church Office 01953 881252, Watton
Methodist Church 01953 881117 or the Pentecostal Church
01953 882424 for further details.
Mid-Norfolk Times Page 24 News

Rose - Ford Harling

Bowls Club
Another very satisfactory outdoor season will
draw to an end with our final closing down
drive on Saturday 18 September, followed by
the presentation of trophies to all winning
bowlers. Both the men's County League team
and the Ashill Mixed Triples League team
have been used to encourage new bowlers to
play at a higher competitive level this year -
with encouraging results. This augurs well for
next year when the competition for team places
will be very keen.
The forthcoming indoor short mat bowling
season starts with free lessons beginning on
Wednesday 8 September (see separate item) FUNERAL DIRECTORS
and our Saturday club nights begin on 25 SERVING WATTON & DISTRICT
September at 7.00 pm - with a full
Picture: Submitted
programme of both league and friendly W.C. LITTLEPROUD & SON
The wedding took place at Watton attended by her granddaughters matches already arranged. If you are looking of BRADENHAM
Pentecostal Church in July of Trevor Selina and Zara. The Best Man was for a new interest for the winter, why not ‘A genuine, family owned & run business
Charles Rose of South Road, Watton Alan Truelove. join us for a game of bowls in a friendly, offering a caring, traditional & affordable service‟
and Joyce Maud Ford of Wayland The Honeymoon was spent in Kent sociable environment. You will be most
Avenue Watton. The bride was given and the couple will live at South welcome. For further details, please ring Written estimates always provided Memorials supplied
away by her son Colin and was Road, Watton. Pauline (01953 717275) or Arthur (01953 Personal supervision Pre-Paid Funeral Plans available
Arrangements may be discussed in the privacy of your own home

Want to try Richmond Park Golf Tel: (01760) 440269 (24 hrs)
Established over 60 years
something
different? Club Ladies Section
The Windfall Trophy was contested at EVENTS DIARY
Try Bowls at the Closed Meeting of the Richmond
Park GC ladies section. 37 players set out
ACC = Ashill Community Centre, Hale Road, Ashill; Watton CCC = Watton
Christian Community Centre; Wells CCC = Wells Cole Community Centre,
East Harling on a beautiful July day, at the end of
which was a buffet meal and prize-
Saham, AHG = Attleborough Heritage Group, AGC Ashill Garden Club,
ADHS = Attleborough & District Horticultural Society, BDHS = Bradenham &
Aged 19 - 99? Nothing on TV - giving. This trophy made its first District Horticultural Society, BFGC = Breckland Flower & Garden Club,
again? Need a new interest this appearance in 1999, when Mrs Elaine EHGC East Harling Gardening Club, GHGC Gt. Hockham Gardening Club
winter? Why not try indoor short Aberdeen was Captain, and it was a thrill OGC = Ovington Garden Club,
mat bowling? for her when she won it this year with a
East Harling Bowls Club is total of 43 points, beating Mrs Margaret September
offering a series of FREE Broadbent, who had the same score, on Wed 1st } Textile & Art Exhibition at St Andrew‟s Church
INFORMAL LESSONS to countback. Pictured right: Elaine Sat 4th } Hingham. See article
anyone interested in this popular receiving her prize from Lady Captain Sat 4th Texan BBQ and Rodeo (!) Carbrooke Village Hall in aid
national/international sport Sheila Hill. Of Kathmandu Orphanage.
which is easy to learn, friendly July also saw the annual playing of the Sat 11th 10am NWT Walk at Thompson Water See ad.
and sociable. These 2 hour Ladies Am-Am competition. 56 ladies Wed 15th Queen's Hall 12 noon. Lunchtime concert with
sessions will begin on from 12 different clubs visited Richmond Breckland Breeze (see Inner Wheel article)
Wednesday 8 September from Park in teams of 4 to play the course and Fri 17th Cream Teas in aid of the Motor Neurone Disease
6pm to 8pm and will last for 4 have a meal afterwards. The weather Association - 2.30 - 4.30pm See Art
weeks. Bowls will be provided, again was very kind and everyone had a Fri 17th Jazz at St Margaret‟s, Breckles See article
but please wear soft, flat soled very good day. The winners came from Sat 18th Heritage Cyder Evening at Attleborough
shoes (or just socks). Bury St Edmunds, scoring 86 Sat 25th 9am Car Boot at St Mary‟s car park See ad
Please either ring Pauline on points.Other results:- Sat 25th } Saham Tuesday Art Group Exhibition
01953 717275 or Arthur on STABLEFORD Div 1 Margaret Sat 26th } Wells CCC Saham Toney See article
01953 717482 to reserve a place, Lockwood 39 pts Div 2 Yvonne Shaw 43
or just turn up at the clubhouse pts Div 3 Geraldine Rowarth 32 pts. Picture: Submitted
October
in Church Road, East Harling Fri 1st Queen's Hall 7.30pm Barn Dance with Shinanikins
SUNDAY MEDAL Lesley Matthews 88-
(opposite the Church) on 8 14-74. MONDAY MEDAL Div 1 Margaret Broadbent 86-17-69 Div 2 Dilys Gibbs 100- (see Inner Wheel article)
September at 6pm. 27-73 Div 3 Geraldine Stammers 120-36-84. Sat 2nd Harvest Sing-a-Long at St Mary‟s Church. 3pm See ad
We look forward to seeing you. The Vice Captain's team was successful against the Captain's team in the annual Tues 19th 7.45pm NWT Talk Country Wildlife Site - Norfolk‟s
Hidden Treasures
competition.

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