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in digital & online at www.thebrecklandview.cue Number 213 -August 2014

Watton & District Rotary Club is

currently celebrating its 60th year

having formed in 1954. As part ofthe ongoing Diamond Jubileecelebrations, the annual

presidents handover meeting was

held in the Queens Hall of Friday27th June. Over 100 invitationswere handed out to leading

businesses and organisations in thevicinity which were identified as

having had some association withthe club at some time in the recentor distant past. Although it the

response from the larger businessand organisations was somewhatdisappointing, 83 attendees

enjoyed a hog roast supper andwitnessed outgoing president, Roy

Challand, hand the symbols of

office to Francis Ulrych, a farmer

from Griston, whom, in turn,bestowed the vice presidentspendant on Paul Chubbock, amotor engineer of Shipdham.Guests included Watton TownMayor, the Chairman ofBreckland Council, the President

of the Wayland AgriculturalSociety and Chair, Deputy Chair

and Secretary of the ShowCommittee. With the inauguratingmembers back in 1954 being

mainly leading High Streetretailers and service businesses itwas a particular pleasure for us to

have one of them, Ann Durrant,present at the celebration; she

remembers almost every face, and

name, on the picture of that

inaugural meeting.A highlight of the evening was arendition by club members of theRotary Song. Researching the

clubs archives, Lesley Cowlingwrote the very clever 5-verse andchorus song illustrating the clubs

history and activities; husbandRotarian Peter Cowling arranged

the ditty to the tune of DelaneysDonkey, and coached members inthe nuances of performance. The

words of the song and additionalpictures of the Handover Meetingcan be seen on the clubs website:www.wattonrotary.org.ukThe next Diamond Jubilee

celebratory function

afternoon of comedy

Queens Hall on afternoon, 7th Septembeacclaimed Norfolk comeof Pat Nearney and

Platton were a great suclast years Watton Festiv

by popular request we

invited them back as part new Pig in the Wheelb

tour. Tickets are just 6.booked (available in Afrom 1st August). Th

before, on the 6th Septemare running the QueenCoffee morning. Come

and join in the fun!Martin Anscombe

Watton Rotary Roundup

BrecklandNordicWalking

Breckland Nordic Walking is gaining paceand numbers, following previous taster and

course sessions. Local walks, with further

teaching are organised around local villagesfor those who have previously completed a

course.Nordic walking is a growing activity forall ages, all surfaces and all weather,

offering many benefits above normalwalking including a full body workout by

using up to 90% of skeletal muscles, tonesupper and lower limbs, improves balanceand agility with the use of poles and helps

improve mental well being. No expensive

equipment is required, poles wprovided. Take your first step to a healthier li

by booking your place on a FREEsession being held on Saturday

September 9.30am -12.00 at Watton Centre.

Please contact Kate, an InternationBritish Nordic Walking Instructor on071544 or visit the new web page:www.brecklandnordicwalking.co.uk


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CREAM TEAChequers. Chequers Lane

Saham Toney

Aug 30th -2pm onwards

Tickets 5

Available from 01953 88394

or the Churchwardens

Rafe, games, cakes and an up cycling

All welcome

The continuingstory of WattonMedical PracticeComment from the EditorI would like thank all of you who got in touch

with me after last month's editorial. Let me makeit quite clear from the start that there has beenvery little negative comment on the quality of

medical care given by the doctors, indeed, verymany people praised the treatment they havereceived.

From the feedback I have received there are twostrands to the experiences with Watton Medical

Practice. Firstly there is a great deal of anger fromthose people who have been de-registered; both atthe way it was done and what it means for them.

And secondly, a great number of people,unaffected by de-registration are very unhappywith the service they receive from the practice. An

almost universal response has been how unhappypatients are with what might best be described asthe surgerypatient interface and the

administrative support with prescriptions, hospitaltest results and the appointment making process.Dealing first with the de-registered patients, fromthose readers who have registered at another

surgery, I have heard nothing but admiration fortheir new 'home' and the way they have beenreceived and in a number of cases now, readers

who have had cause to visit their surgery, havegone out of their way to say happy they have beenwith the service they have received.For some however, the situation is not so good. Afair number have been required to register at East

Harling, which also has a second surgery atKenninghall. If, as is the case for some readers,you are old, don't drive and there is no community

car service, the only option to visit the doctor is bytaxi. One reader who contacted me had to pay a60 fare; the person said they have a chronic

condition that requires several visits per monthand now do not know how they are going to

afford it.I don't think its overdramatic to say that this

person will be denied medical care on the basis of

their ability to pay and in this day and age that isplainly wrong.For some then, the move has been something of a

blessing in disguise. For the rest of us, who stillrely on Watton Medical Practice, what hope is

there that the issues you have raised with me willbe addressed?

Well, if the de-registration has lightened th

on the Practice then we can hope that there a dramatic improvement in service.

If there isn't, what can you do?In the first instance you should complain Practice Manager at Watton Medical PracticIf you feel that your complaint hasn't

resolved to your satisfaction then you can wNHS England Complaints, PO Box

REDDITCH, B97 9PT or telephone: 0302233. I understand NHS East Anglia hav

that they have no power to intervene running of services at Watton (should that subject of a complaint and deemed appropri

Then there is the Parliamentary and

Service Ombudsman; their role is to invecomplaints that individuals have been t

unfairly or have received poor servicegovernment departments and other

organisations and the NHS in England.telephone number is: 0345 015 4033. Theare Monday Friday 8:30am -5:30pm.Watton Medical Practice is a privatel

business contracted by NHS to provide take from the above that the Ombu

investigates comlaints about the NHS but nprivate organisations the NHS contracts to p

medical services.So if your complaint is about any subjectthan the direct medical care you receive f

doctor, the only people you can complainWatton Medical Practice.Breckland Council have examined the issue

as I write, their report is still some days awafeel they have no power to intervene and alt

they may be able to bring some clarity thnot able to change things.I have only two things I can suggest that

help you. The first is to write to George FrMP. Only he can take your views to the

where it really counts, Westminster. His add8 Damgate Street, Wymondham, Norfolk. 0BQAnd secondly, and perhaps potentially theeffective, is to communicate with the Care QCommission who say If you have exper

poor care, or know that poor care is

provided somewhere you can report it

anonymously if you wish. You can also

when you feel you have received good careTelephone 03000 61 61 61 Email:[email protected] or fill in the webwww.cqc.org.uk/share-your-experience-findBut what ever you do please keep telling me

your experiences at Watton and elsewhere.Good and bad.

RocklandsCommunity ShopAt the time of this article going to print we are

happy to announce that the front of the shop hasnow been painted, thanks to Alan Johnson andwe are just waiting for the new Rocklands

Community Shop sign to be erected and thatwill be everything finished.We are happy to announce that we have added

Bunnings fish to our list of local Norfolk suppliers

and this is proving to be very popular.Some people are still not aware of the brilliant

Post Office service that we are now offering. ThePost Office is open all the hours that the shop is

open, so it means you can actually get your CarTax done on a Sunday morning up until 1pm,Saturday afternoon until 5.30pm, or when you

come home from work during the week up to6.30pm. The shop opens weekdays and Saturdaysat 7.30am and 8.30am on Sundays.The shop also offers a unique personalised cardservice, via Shirley cards which are sold in aid

of the Rocklands Community Shop. If youknow of a special occasion coming up and you

would like to send a card especially relating toit, just ring 01953 488567, or leave details ofwhat you would like at the counter. A child canhave a card with the age, name and even photo

put on to it. A special verse can be added to anycard and a card can be made up to suit any

hobby etc., Depending on how much work isneeded an additional charge of between 50p to

1 may be added to normal prices, which rangefrom 1 -2.50 for a fancy enhanced 3D card.

Any purchase of these cards act as a sdonation into the shop funds and the cardusually be ready the following day. As summer is approaching, many oVolunteers are going off on holidays and we

desperate need of more volunteers to sign ushop will not be able to open unless it has

one volunteer on at every shift. If you could3 hours a weeks or more, please enquire counter. All volunteers find it a very enj

experience and training is always on hand.If you have not yet visited the Rock

Community Shop, please come along aare sure you will enjoy the experienthere is something that is not stocked th

would like to see, speak to somebody bthe counter and if at all possible we willget it in for you. We are situated in the S

off the B1077 near Ridgeons, whichgood landmark.


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The Wayland Partnership Development Trust has

received 9,900 from the Heritage Lottery Fund(HLF) for a project, World War One in Wayland.

Awarded through HLFs First World War: then andnow programme, the project will focus on the impact

of World war One in the Wayland area.The project aims to research the impact of the War onthis close-knit, isolated rural community. It aims not

only to discover more about the experiences of thosewho left the villages, farms, estates and the town toserve, but also how the loss of so many impacted on

rural life. What effect did it have on the lives of thoseleft behind? How did it impact on the roles of women?

Family history research indicates a complexrelationship between our parishes through marriageand the movement of workers between estates. Were

the killed and wounded more closely related than atfirst might appear, thus making the losses felt on awider scale? How did the survivors fit back into

society? What impact did it have on children? Wehope to gain better understanding of the impact of the

war in a rural area, where, although not suffering themore widely publicised effects such as thoseexperienced in towns, nevertheless would have been

just as devastating. The project will enable localpeople to come together to come together to preserve

the memories and heritage of the people of Waylandwho lived through the First World War. Volunteerswill collect photographs, newspaper clippings,

documents, letters and photos of keepsakes, as well asfamily tales passed down to help them build a clear

picture of what life was really like.

With help from professionals, the information

gathered will be digitally recorded. We plan to use arange of specially created online archive sites so that

everyone may access the information and contributeinformation in a variety of ways. We welcome

photographs and other documents which can bedigitally copied to add to the local archive and also theopportunity to create audio recordings of local

memories and information. In addition we plan toproduce a commemorative written record and hold acommemorative event.

Commenting on the award Bronwen Tyler said Weare thrilled to have received the support of the Heritage

Lottery Fund and are excited at the prospect ofdiscovering how the Wayland community fared duringsuch a momentous and tragic period in its history. We

will be holding a launch event at The ChristianCommunity Centre, High Street, Watton on August4th from 9.30am to 12noon, which is also the

anniversary of the day WWI was declared.The head of the HLF in the East of England, Robyn

Llewellyn, said: The impact of the First World Warwas far reaching, touching and shaping every corner ofthe UK and beyond. The Heritage Lottery Fund has

already invested more than 56million in projects large and small -that are marking this Centenary. Our

new small grants programme is enabling even morecommunities like those involved in World War One inWayland to explore the continuing legacy of this

conflict and help local young people in particular tobroaden their understanding of how it has shaped our

modern world.

Third Heritage Lottery award forWayland Partnership

Peace Celebrations in Thompson in 1919 on the Cricket Field between Green Farm and the Council Houses

REE Hip Hopusicojects inatton forung peopleorfolk and Suffolks number onehip-hop artist, is organising four

f music projects for the youngin Watton in the school holidays.

re a Hip-hop choir (a chance to

singing and vocal percussion /xing crew) 21st & 22nd August

The Music Mash Up (anunity to make sounds and beatsanything) on the 28th & 29th

. These will be running at thehall and will be free to attend

ng sessions are for 8 - 12yrs oldfrom 10am to 1pm.

n the afternoon from 1.30pm -

m for 13-18yrs old.

akeelsop Your

ummerdventure

an animal-tastic summer atp Farm Park! Summer holidaysem terribly long, so if you are

ring what to do with the children,o Melsop Farm Park and take the

ut of entertaining them!the smallest mouths to the

t, everyone needs feeding.

er you like cute guinea pigsbbits or prefer our rare breedyour little ones can cuddle and

eed some huge personalities!weeks pass by, baby animals

and more babies arrive, so

sure to be somebody new toevery time you visit. Its

g with all the sights andof the farm and we guarantee

he whole family will be

ined.a long day making new friends,

n relax in our friendly caf orhe gift shop for that special

t or souvenir. Weve gothing for everyone at MelsopPark. We also take bookings for

ay parties and with indoor andr play areas, its the perfectn for that special day,

ver the weather!at way to learn more abouts and rare breeds, it couldnt

re fun. With so many things tod do, youll want to come back

after time.ore information contact MelsopPark, Ellingham Road, Scoulton,

gham. Tel: 01953 851943.

Diabetes UKWe welcomed back to our July meeting a regular

visitor to our group Radha Chilleystone, Podiatrist,who is well known to several of our members in her

professional capacity. She brought along a coupleof examples of the type of shoes that people with

Diabetes should be wearing, as well as leaflets,

some specialist footwear catalogues, and a lot ofgood, practical advice about foot care -even if youdo not have Diabetes! Good foot care is so

important if you are a Diabetic to try and helpprevent major problems that can arise in some

people further down the line. Radha also answeredsome of our members queries too and John did not

put his foot in it at all!!We hope to have as our speaker at our next meeting

Tobi Amanasun, Pharmacist from Boots in Watton.As usual our meetings start at 10.15am at the

Pentecostal Church Watton, (and we thank them forthe generous use of their facilites each month), on

Monday August 11th.

For details of this or any information about thegroup, please phone Helen 01953 884713, leave a

message and I will get back to you as soon aspossible.


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Quick LookundBITER

doubt the biggest talking point in thew weeks has been the compulsory

of patients from the Watton surgery,

has even been featured in the national

not been affected personally as I do not

Watton, but in a neighbouring village,

onsider it fortunate that I am registered

Swaffham surgery. Nevertheless, for

twenty years I have been part of a band

nteers who regularly transport elderly

o their doctors in this area, from which

earned that, of all the surgeries I have

visit, the Watton one has earned the

mplaints, not I may add, in respect of

ual medical care, but in the general

tration.

ance, although patients were delivered

y five minutes before their

ment time, they were often still in the

area over an hour or two later. Inthere was always an increasing

y for the patients to obtain an

ment in the first place.

widely assumed that the move to new

s would solve the problems, but

improvements were made, as time

it became obvious that there were too

patients for efficient handling to be

, and with the new building projects in

bringing more people on to the lists,

ng had to be done.

although the measure to de-register

atients not actually resident in Watton

ather drastic, it does make good sense

other surgeries if they have spare

.

f course, rather a blow to those who

en on the Watton list for many years,

a transfer to Swaffham can ensure

nt more promptly then any initial

nience will have been worthwhile.

has to be born in mind that there is

lot of building going on in the

am area, so let us hope that the current

s do not repeat themselves there.

ere in the world things are things just

do not seem to make sense.

The Chancellor tells us that the economy has

recovered and we are doing well, yet on every

front we find that cuts are having to be made,

whether on education, defence, hospitals, the

police, or whatever.

At the same time, each day some millions are

earmarked for some new project. Where do

these countless millions come from ?

At least some fortunes have been made over

the last few years, if the sums passing through

the auction houses are anything to go by. 5.6

million for a stamp, 7 million for a painting,

many thousands for a tennis dress that was

featured in a poster forty years ago (even that

was only made notable because the girl

modelling it appeared to be not wearing

anything beneath it).

All these enormous sums paid just so that the

new owners can say that they have something

no one else possesses. That dress, for instance,

who will want to see it anyway, its just a

dress, a very ordinary one at that ?

On a more down to earth level, surely

something should be done about the blatant

profiteering of the fuel stations on our

motorways. On a recent journey I saw that the

usual price for petrol (4star) was about 131.9per litre, while at the big motorway service

stop, the price had gone up to 139.9

Disgusting !

The World Cup has come and gone, with

England not even passing the group stage, but

at least the team gained some approval for

their much improved performances, the young

arrivals giving hope for the future. Of course

the so-called pundits criticised the defenders

for not managing to keep clean sheets, failing

to give any credit to the brilliant finishing by

opposing forwards. One can note that these

critics have never actually won any World Cup

medals themselves !

Nearer to home we have had the spectacle of

the Tour de France, which seems to have

thrilled thousands of people from Yorkshire

down to Cambridge, Suffolk and Essex, which

must be a good thing, though whether the last

stage into London was as popular I am not sosure.

The week before the event I had occasion to

travel to the capital, using the eastern

approach, and was appalled by the continuous

hold-ups caused by the immense amount of

traffic and the vast acres of parked vehicles.

Amid this chaos there were notices to say that

the road was to be completely closed the

following Monday, due to the cycle race.

These closures must have made normal life

virtually impossible for the whole of east

London, since we all know that the smallest

breakdown can have wide-spread effects so

that a complete closure for several miles is

almost beyond imagination.

Surely such an event should not be allowed to

cripple the capital on a weekday. If a finish in

London is desirable, then it should be on a

Sunday, when disruption can be held to a

minimum. After all the annual Marathon

running events are held then, and the Lord

Mayors Show on Saturday, which is not too

bad.

On the subject of traffic , on a recent Monday I

went to Norwich and on Chapel Field Road

between St. Stephens roundabout down to the

Unthank Road junction the traffic lights had

been hooded off, making them inoperative.

The result was that the traffic moved smoothly

without a single stop or slowing down. Next

day the lights were back on. Result -hold-ups

all the way !

Food for thought. Good afternoon.

Its Recital Timeagain at St MarysWattonThis year we have The Bishop of Lynn with

Revd David Foster and the West End Waiters

joining the Choir Girls in Concert. All Three

Recitals will be at 1pm.

On 21st August, the Choir girls will delight

you with singing and instrumental playing.

The West End Waiters will serve you their

own brand of Musical interludes on 11th

September. The last recital, Voice and Sax on

25th September will be given by The Bishop

of Lynn, The Rt Rev'd Jonathan Meyrick with

the Rev'd David Foster.

Tea and cakes will be served after each recital.

Entrance is free and donations will be verywelcome towards our Organ Refurbishment

Fund. Last years recitals were such a success;

we hope you will help us to do the same this

year! All thats left to say is Thank you in

advance.

h the weather this year was not quite so

dull, but it didnt rain, which it does

mes the Annual Inner Wheel

rry Tea was once again a resounding

both financially and as a lovely occasion

by a record number of people. Held in

ightful surroundings of an English

Garden, by kind permission of Brenda

n Davis, it is always a very pleasant

n which raises money for an Inner

Overseas Charity. This time the charity

to benefit was Shelter Boxes so guests

et with a shelter tent and box contentsd on the mound outside the house. This

d a lot of interest and doubtless

ged people to come on in. Once in the

visitors could enjoy browsing the

ll, finding good things to eat on the cake

ving a flutter on the Tombola and raffle

ng part in one or two games of skill (or

luck?) Having worked up an appetite,

heel ladies were on hand to serve their

with strawberries, cream and shortbread,

s home made cake and lots of cups of tea

or coffee. This year the Club was delighted to

welcome out-going District Chairman, Annette

Guttridge, from Cambridge and her successor,

Yvonne Eaton from Lowestoft. Members from

other Clubs in the area also attended. This

financial result was, once again, astonishing an

amazing 842 being raised through the

generosity of some many people. This is

sufficient to buy one complete Shelter Box and

something else yet to be decided besides.

Thank you to all Wayland News readers who

supported this event.

Lesley Cowling. Club correspondent.

Queen Victoriacomes to Watton

Rachel Duffield from Gressenhall Rural Life

Museum returned to Watton after her praised

appearance at last years Watton Festival this

time as Queen Victoria.

A full hall watched intrigued as she appeared in

a demur white nightdress, which was beautifully

erry Good result for Tea! decorated with tiny tucks and embroidery. Thisgarment hid a splendid pair of drawers and apretty chemise as Rachel explained how eachworked. A corset was put on and pulled quite

tightly to form the shape so reminiscent of the

Victorians A crinoline and petticoat was added

before a black mourning dress and jacket. A

sash, jewellery, jet of course, and finally a

headdress completed the outfit. A very

entertaining evening.

Congratulations were expressed to Sheila Mott

for her beautiful knitted gnome which gained an

award at the Royal Norfolk Show.

Our Tombola and bran tubs at the Watton

Carnival was very popular and a surplus of 258

was achieve, of this 100 will be added to our

2014 donation to East Anglia Air Ambulance.

Members were delighted to hear that Watton

Town Council had agreed a grant to purchasetables, coverings and a pop up publicity banner.

We are extremely gratefully for their support.

Next month we will be out and about

discovering the history of Watton with Wayland

News Editor Julian Horn and in September we

will again be visiting, this time Cloverleaf

Interiors at Carstone.

If you would like any further information please

contact Hazel Gillingham on 019353 881510 or

e mail: [email protected]

SculthorpeSecrecy &

StealthThe West Norfolk Aviation Society meets every

first Tuesday of the month at 7-30pm in the

Methwold Social Club and the speaker for the

evening in August will be Peter Gunn, author of

Sculthorpe Secrecy and Stealth, a book about a

Norfolk airfield in the cold war.

Our July speaker, Lieutenant Colonel Al Kastner

who, as a last minute substitute, gave a vivid

account of his experiences in the Iraq war and

how his re-enlistment ten years later gave him

the opportunity to embrace the latest avionics

technology and at the same time take charge of

an air force base. Guests are welcome.


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We have just had another successful annual Cream Tea and

Quiz afternoon. Our guests were the Wattons Deputy

Mayor Ken Birch and Mrs Birch, although numbers were

down on last year and the weather was a bit showery we

managed to squeeze everyone under cover, although space

was a little tight we all had a lovely time. The Quiz winners

were John and Judy Kerr who answered every question

correctly, there was also a booby prize and a very good

raffle with prizes donated by our members.

Our next event is being held on 20th September and is a

Race Night, this will be organised by Stewart Dickson who

promises us a really fun packed evening .

We are still looking for new members especially young

families and people in their forties and fifties.

If you are interested in making a link with a family please

contact me by telephone or e.mail below and I will give you

more information about them.

If you would like to know more about the Watton Twinning

Association please contact me on 01953 883317 [email protected] Margaret Devine (Chair)

Watton Twinning Association Quiz & Tea TheOvingtonCrowerHare yar gittin on tergitha, I recku

pologize fer not gitten tha Ovingt

owt tew yar larst munth. We wos

gut ter git tha hay in afore thet

agin. We jist maerd it, cos thet wh

down as we put tha larst lood in

barn.

Cos Horry near enuff mucked evra

as yewshul. He hent man enuff now

to hull a bale up onta the trearla, so

him to loading an me an farma P

em up a tween us. We got tha laup an hulled a roop oovater howld t

down an gi Horry suffin ter hang on

We set orf alonga tha rood an wen

tew tha barn, we corled up to Ho

start hullin tha bales down, nuthin

werd from Horry.

Cor blarst Sid say farma P Ye

shot him orf tha lood hev yar? N

Thet I hent, I drored along stedd

allus dew

I betta git back up tha rood and

here fell orf, he myta hut hisself,

shell git in orl sorts a botha wi

searfty

Orf he went in his ole Lanroova,

jist cerled up tha roop an hooped th

rearn afore he got back.

He cum back a bit learta wi Horry

tha front, orl a larfin fit ter bust.

Wos he larfin abowt I arsked

gotta clearm orl wukked owt?

No say farmer P, Duzzy ole f

down tha roop tew hev a jimmy

went orf wiowt him, I fownd him

tew a yung mawtha owtside tha p

he wos tellin har sum rare ole tearls

wos suffin rore, thet wos startin t

an we hent got tha lood unda cova

a libility, thas fer shoor.

I niva got rownd ter tellin yew abow

flower festivorl we had at tha enda M

ta hell iffen thet warnt a rare owl d

willage horl gang ware dewing g

weekend an a few utha money mear

an orl, the Chuch wos full o flow

decraerted up tew tha roof, them

mawthas reely did wuk hard ter git

peeple entartaerned an givven a g

We meard a gud bitta munny an orl

kip tha Chuch an Horl a gooin fer

yit. Thet ware hard wuk but it ware We hent gooin tew hev anutha fer

yit, so Ive bin towld.

We hed thet yung Pleece leardy up

horl tha otha day, an she say thet O

has got the best crime rekord in har

We arnt tew shure wot thet mean, d

mean we hent got nowun dewing b

or pinchin chickuns, or hev tha ple

orl them wos dewin crimes alonga u

She say we hent hed no reported

fer aerges, so we orta be gratulea

keepin hare pearpa werk down

argew wi thet.

Tha ole cowncil hed a meetin tha o

it wos soo hot thay hed it owtside

wos gud cos wew hed plenty o thin

throw if tha got orl contraversh

leardy clark, sheeze a speshu

mawtha, hev gottan aword cos she

best cl ark in orl o norfick, so we ogit down on ower neezes an gi hare

spect. She dew kip tha ole cow

thar toes an they doont run on te

wen thar torkin obowt hew shud

stenshun tew thar howse.

Horry want tew convert his bakkus

dsireable resdince fer yung cupples

jist got tergitha. Tha cowncil tunn

down an Horry got his parts on an

be took orf hoom, he neva larn.

We hev bin towld thet orl tha ole b

went orf tew tha fust world wa

Ovington came back hoom wio

shot up tew bad, Horry rekkun th

dew tew moost onnum bein pooch

hed larnt tew kip thar heds dow

ennywun took a shot at them. I

shure, I rekun them ole boys orta

morial up to thank them fe

contrabooshun ter kippin us owta

Wot dew yew rekkun?

Thas orl I got fer yew terday, de

member thas a werry wise wummen

northin at tha rite time,

Well fare yew well tergitha, an doon

dew yew kip a troshin. Boy Sid

Shipdham andDistrict Book GroupThe book discussed on 16th July was The Hundred Year

Old man who Climbed out of the Window and Disappeared

by Jonas Jonasson. The title really tells it all as the main

protagonist does just what it says. The narrative, not to be

taken seriously, tells of his adventures not only following

this episode but throughout his life. Seemingly he played a

key role in many of the momentous events of the 20th

Century in many parts of the world.

The book met with a mixed reception. Two or three people

thoroughly enjoyed it finding the novel entertaining and

amusing if somewhat lengthy. The majority found it a

difficult read with some giving up after a few pages or

chapters. Negative comments included: strange;monotonous; shallow; cruel and having one

dimensional characters. Some of these found parts of it

amusing although not all. It was suggested that it was

written with a film in mind and we understand that one has

been released but there was little enthusiasm for see ing it. It

was conceded that if interpreted as the ramblings of an

extremely elderly man or an attempt to debunk events and

destructive forces of our time, so dreadful we cannot

contemplate them seriously, then there is an explanation of

this black humour.

The discussion took place following an excellent lunch

provided by our ever generous member who loves to feed

us. As is our habit at such events we donated to charity, on

this occasion that set up for the relief of those caught up in

the Fakenham fire.

Our August meeting on the 20th will also have a different

format. We will combine with another group when prose

and verse extracts with a First World War theme chosen by

those attending, will be read. There will be a cream tea and

once again donations to a charity of our hosts choice. The

membership can rest assured that in September we will

return to what passes as normaility.

CarbrookeChurch NewsCarbrooke Church Lottery 15th June

2014, drawn by Rev. Jane Atkins.

(Raising money towards essential

church restoration).

1st prize (40) Sue Youngs (No 72),

2nd prize (20) Linda Woolley (No

93), 3rd Prize (15) Steve Escott (No

19.).

Afternoon Tea 25th July at 2pm in

the Village Hall. All welcome. Come

along, bring your children, or yourparents!

Thank you to all who helped,

provided for, or supported our

Carbrooke Village Festival, inspite of

the weather, we all had a great,

community time together and over

1500 was raised between the

different organisations taking part.

Carbrooke Young Believers worked

hard as usual at putting on a lovely

play and running the service on

Sunday 29th. The weekend ended in

much needed sunshine (although a

little late!) and Songs of Praise, with

our favourite hymns chosen by the

congregation.

18th July 7pm in Carbrooke Village

Hall, we are running a QUIZ, so get

your teams together for a fun evening.

(1.50 per team member). Bar Open.

All welcome to our varied serviceswhich are followed by coffee, biscuits

and a chance to chat.

Angela Weatherill 01953 885353

Email:

[email protected]

IndoorBowling atDerehamWith the Winter Indoor Bowling

Season fast approaching, Dereham

Indoor Bowling Club,

within Dereham Leisure Centre are

offering the following:

Mornings: Monday, Wednesday,

Friday 10am -12 noon

Afternoons: Monday, Tuesday,

Thursday, 2pm -4pm.

Evenings: Monday through Thursday

7pm -9pm.

Roll-Ups: Mornings: Tuesday,

Thursday 9.45 am -12 noon.

Afternoons: Wednesday: 2pm -4pm.

County Leagues: Ladies: Saturdays:

10.30am -12.30pm. (1 team)

County leagues: Men: 2.30pm to

approx 5.30pm. (2 teams)

Friendlies usually on Sunday

Afternoons.

For more information contact Mr.

Peter Hunter on 01362 695 555

Junior Club - Every Friday evening

4pm -6pm.

Adult Coaching Sunday morning

10am -12 noon.

For Juniors and Coaching contact

Terry or Yvonne Hunt on 01760 440

563 after 7pm. or leave a message.


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eaker at the June meeting was Lorna

who gave a very entertaining and

ve talk entitled The History of

. Our language has the largest and most

ocabulary of any in the world, and Lorna

he origins of many familiar words back

many invasions these islands haveced over the centuries, each country

in its own words which have been

d into our language over time. Indeed,

ent word spel has many connotations!

We learnt that language is never static, but is

always changing and developing, with new

words being added all the time.

On Wednesday 18th June, 30 members of the

U3A enjoyed a mystery coach trip to Norfolk,

first paying a visit to The Norfolk Railway, then

moving on to Cromer,and finishing up with acream tea at Bircham Mill -a working windmill.

Alans pub lunch group will be meeting at The

Red Lion in Hockwold on Thursday 14th

August.

Brians pub lunch group will meet at The

Copper Beech, Nr Cossestey on Tuesday 26th

August. Susan Pages garden group will be

visiting Daisy Cottage at Roughton, Nr Felbrigg

on Sunday 17th August.

At the next monthly meeting on Thursday 28th

August our speaker will be Rachael Duffield,presenting a talk on Costumed Interpretation of

Marie Lloyd.

For further information on The National U3A go

to www.u3a.org.uk

Watton & District University of the Third Age

Hockhamardeningubtside visit on Wednesday 9th July was

im Paine at his Walnut Tree Nursery. It

ry interesting to see how much the

had changed since we last visited

years ago and to hear how the business

things has expanded due to world wide

ogy.mbers were treated to a relaxed and

ative wander around the gardens which

off the plants they sell to their best

age. It was such a shame it was almost

rce winds on that afternoon and the

ea was littered with overturned pots -

had to be left for calmer weather before

restored to their usual order. Despite

found plenty of plants to buy after tea

ke in the garden. We welcomed 5 new

rs.

are interested in joining our Gardening

r wish to know more about it - check

website:

ckhamgardeningclub.org.uk or give me a

xt afternoon meeting is on 13th August

and is our trip to the fabulous gardens at East

Ruston. We still have room on the coach and

this is the bargain of the year -as for the price

of 15 you can join the club for 2014/15 (10)

and come along at the members rate of 5.

The garden entry alone is 8 each and the

coach is costing 12 per person. So do take

advantage and come along.

On Sunday JUNE 29th we hosted our Garden

Club's Summer Social - Well, it looked like

we couldn't have picked a worse day - it

hammered down from early morning and by

12o'clock the heavens opened, I quickly

emailed everyone to call off the walk to the

forest to find Hockham's oldest oak and see

the long horned cattle, but still a few hardy

members turned up by 2 pm. Fortunately by

then the rain had stopped (there was none left

up there!!!) and they returned soaked up to

their knees. The 'hog' was already roasted so

we tucked in to a lovely spread provided by

all who came along and we did even get to sit

in the garden as the sun came out. What a

lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon with

like minded friends enjoying our (wet) Best

Kept Garden from 2013 not so 'best-kept'-

looking that Sunday!!!

Gt. Hockham Annual Flower & Vegetable Show

Sunday 31st August 2014 Make a note in your

diary!!!

I have copies of the entry forms, schedule and

Rules as well as 'Tips for Showing' in a clearly

labelled box in the passage way next to my front

door -Overton House, Harling Rd. (to the left of

Village hall) Or telephone me if you would like

one sent. They are also on our superb website.

So join in the fun this year - get growing and

showing -don't be shy! Loads of categories... get

the kids involved! When we did the show in

2012 we had 436 entries. It would be great if we

could get even more this year!

ENTRY FORMS need to be in to me at Overton

House, Harling Rd. by 28th August, the

THURSDAY before the show and we will be

selling Produce Boxes again for just 5 each.

Order in advance by phone so as not to miss out!

* Please return Trophies won last year to me 2

weeks prior to the Show. Thank you.

Best Kept Garden Competition

On 12th July our judges went round the village,

clip-boards in hand to determine whose gardens

warranted a second look when they return on

August 9th. It is all part of the fun of our Flower

Show and the chance to win the coveted

Heathley Cup plus Garden Vouchers.We will

also be on the lookout for good tubs and hanging

baskets.

CAN YOU HELP???

We are looking for SPONSORS for the Show.

Also donations for the Tombola would be very

much appreciated. We can collect them or please

drop off at my house anytime...

Many thanks Jane Dalton (Secretary) Tel:

01953 0498694

Summer in theBrecks

at the Dragonfly Galleryebration of Summer - Mixed Media Exhibition,

ay 2nd August Saturday 23rd Augustragonfly Gallery, Wayland House, High St,n. Opening Times: Weekdays 10 -4pm, Saturdays

m.ms to include

colour, Acrylic ons, Photographyl.

from acrossk will be takingContact Susan

gworth 019535 for further

ation.Daisies

mantha Symonds


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aylandrtnership

ewsexciting things are on the horizon

t imminent and exciting of which is

yland World War 1 project. The

e Lottery Fund have been

elmed with applications for the

dedicated to this programme so it

en a while for the paperwork to be

ed. But, as advertised elsewhere in

yland News this month, the 2 year

researching the impact of the Great

rural Wayland, will be launched on4th, the anniversary of the day the

an in 1914.

he Dragonfly Gallery (at Wayland

opened for the season in March

1,300 people have visited the

and there has been a range of well

d events and workshops. The second

he season will be launched on July

h a Meet the Artist evening for the

er in the Brecks exhibition which

n throughout August. We are

d that the photography students at

d Academy will be showing some

work too.

on to the two and three dimensional

k there will also be a Visitor Centre

promoting the Wayland area and

cks.

g forward to September we are

xcited about the possibilities for our

exhibition, Magical Stitches. Our

exhibitions have always been

and this one, which will run from

to the 27th, looks like being extra

meantime the second Ready for

course for Year 10 students from the

d Academy finished on July 17th.

again a delightful though very

t group of students worked together

heir excellent tutor to better

and the world of work. The project

first groups was the very successful

morning; this time the students

and carried out a carwash

se. Lack of funding may prevent a

series but for the students involved

r there has been a real benefit.

xt exciting project will be working

ge UK Norfolk on a Dementia

programme across the Wayland areaing and support for those who meet

ople, those suffering from dementia

eimers and their carers in their day

ives, in shops and services at events

nctions, in church etc. to help

and the conditions, including

ss, and to help people feel safe and

within their own community. If our

funding to support this is successful

gamme will launch in September/

. For more information contact Jan

80202.

plomaticaggagee highs and

ws of aplomats wife

he MiddlestChaplin has spent the last 30 years

railing spouse' (that is to say,

anying her diplomatic husband

on numerous overseas postings

in post revolutionary Iran, via

modern day Italy). She is going to

us about her life - the highs and

he excitements and the difficulties.

MBER 12th 11 for a 11.30am

ollowed by questions and a light

10 will be available from

1st 01953 884438 Wendy Main,

883394 Barbara Harrold

is planning to bring along some

rs from her travels for you to look

n and enjoy!

Following a highly successful series of Concerts

and having reached an amazing total of 10,500

in fund-raising for the Motor Neurone Disease

Association, the ever- popular local West End

Waiters have added another first to their list of

achievements. Recently they were invited to

appear on Mustard Television the new channel

which broadcasts chiefly news and views from

Norwich and its immediate environs. It i s based

at Prospect House, home of Eastern Counties

Newspapers and it has only been up and

running for six months, so this opportunity for

the Waiters put them at the cutting edge of a new

and exciting media venture. Unfortunately

Channel 8 is not yet available in the area covered

by Wayland News but it is possible to watch

online. The experience was at once interesting,

exciting and tiring. Contrary to expectations the

gentlemen were not expected to do lots of takes:

most of a considerable amount of time was spent in

ensuring they stood on exactly the right spot in the

studio with heads and folders at exactly the right

angle! Interviews with Brenda and Ken Davis were

conducted by presenters Dan Bancroft and Cara

Macdonald who asked about the origins of the

group and how it got its name: they also carried out

an inspection of the iconic red socks!

All the young people at Mustard were

enthusiastic, welcoming and complimentary and,

despite aching legs from so much standing

around, the Waiters were proud to have been

invited to take part in the Mustard Show.

The West End Waiters 'cut it' at Mustard

The Country MarketFor nearly 40 years,

Come sun or rain or snow,

For 3 hours on a Wednesday morn,

Theres a place that you should go.

For in the Christian Community Centre,

You will know where that is,

We hold the Country Market,

A place that is the biz.

Weve got lots of lovely handicrafts,

Made with care and skill,

You wont find these in other shops,

There will be something to fit the bill.

Greetings cards of every type,

We have for you to choose,

For birthdays, weddings or personalised,

Maybe one that will amuse.

Our knitters have a smashing range,

Of items large and small.

Oh how colourful they look,

Adorned upon the stall.

In the centre of the room,

Our bakery is displayed,

Made with pride by our trusty cooks,

On the counters so arranged.

Free range eggs are here for you,

Whatever size you need,

As they are very popular,

Come early, please take heed.

Now Summers here, the fruit and veg,

Gets more diverse.

Plus lots of lovely hardy plants,You will be dipping in your purse.

So why not come and see us,

Youve got nowt to loose,

In a friendly relaxed atmosphere,

Feel free to peruse.

One Man andHis Garden

If you enjoy live theatre and have a keen

interest in history, then dont miss the

September meeting of Ovington Gardening

Club. On Wednesday 3rd September Bryan

Thurlow will be performing his one-man show

The Perennial Mr Potter at 7.45pm in

Ovington Village Hall. In character as Mr

Potter, he will give a vivid portrayal of lifelooking after the gardens of a grand house in

the early to mid 20th century. Visitors are

welcome (3 each, including refreshments after

the show). Further details can be obtained from

Ed on 01953 885848.

Letters to the EditorSince the publication of my story about the custom

of saying White Rabbits at the start of every month

I have been pleasantly surprised by the number of

people who have spoken to me, most of them

confirming that they either still obeyed this tradition,

or remembered it from past times.

I had wondered whether this was just a London

thing, but folks from Kent, Suffolk, Norfolk, the

Midlands, and as far away as Scotland were familiar

with the usage, with only two from London and one

from Newcastle saying they had never heard of it.

Two ladies from the capital said they knew the

expression as Rabbits, Rabbits, Rabbits, and

almost without exception everyone added the

schoolday excuse for mini-

violence Pinch & aPunch, first day of the month, while a couple

recalled the riposte Ill give you a kick for being so

quick.

An item in Google tells that R.A.F. Bomber

Command pilots in WW2 used the White Rabbits

expression for good luck, but so far no-one has

given a clue as to the origin, so if any reader has any

information on the subject a quick text to the Editor

will be greatly appreciated. Yours truly, Ken

Knowles.

The Village Florist

I would like through the pages of your paper to

express thanks to Alison & her staff at the Village

Florist, who over the years have supported societies

and organisations in the town and surrounding

villages. I would like to say a very special thank you

from both the Watton Festival and the Watton

Society, for all their help in making the Festival

week that little bit special, with floral displays and

decorations. You will be missed by us and I suspect

many other organisations. May we wish you everyhappiness in your retirement.


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your gardenotta Potts

ok a little wander round the garden a

of weeks ago I realised a lot of the

nd early summer flowers were seed

Whilst these can be very pretty in

ith frost on them and some insects and

es hibernate in them many of them will

a bit of a nuisance so early in the year.

pe they will take advantage of any

breeze to sow themselves all over the

Some are happy and welcome

al additions but others will settle and

ut other plants that are really wanted.

re usually the only specimens in the

So, in my meanderings I removed a lot

seed heads and found a lot of weedswhere the undergrowth had been.

rather virtuous I removed the weeds as

d lo there were spaces. Blank empty

m no fan so it became a good idea to

of planning for next year. By sheer

nce I read two articles over the

g days regarding butterflies and bees.

ife in general is suffering reduced

ons for various reasons. Nigel Colborn

out that the 'splat count' on car

eens (and lights) has thinned out and

numbers fall. I hadn't noticed but had a

d he's right, even here in rural Norfolk.

n culprit seems to be loss of habitat so

growing crops, even in tiny plots, we

up the ante a bit for the pollinators.

it's only fair. The flowers that seem to

oth butterflies and bees are the single

so that the nectar is easy to get at and

en then sticks to the insect. The most

of shrubs has to be the buddleja (why

nged the name from buddleia I have

It's common name of 'butterfly bush'

on. Years ago there were only two or

pes in shades of lavender and purple.

were seen alongside railway lines

in little soil. Nowadays there are

that go from pure white through

shades of pink to 'Black Knight'. There

the variety that has round yellow

equally attractive but not so often seen.

on't know the name of it either. Most

rge and unwieldy but now there are

ushes that can even be grown in

rs. Although these species are

bushes' they also attract bees of all

ons and other pollinators as well.

omposite' flowers (those which have

iny single flowers packed together to

one large one) at this time of year are

verbena bonariensis and its shortersweet william, achillea then later come

ums and Michaelmas daisies. If you

lerian you may get the sight and sound

ummingbird hawk moth. This amazing

is a day-flying moth that sounds like a

Harley-Davidson! It's quite large as

not for the faint-hearted who don't like

It's still pretty rare but once seen never

n.

the year, if we have mild weather, late-

g plants will keep going for quite some

have even seen roses in bloom in

ber so it's worth looking after the late

f all kinds and sunflowers, rudbeckias

niums work well. If you have an area

bees and butterflies can roost and

e such as nest boxes intended for birds

hotels' which are available to buy but

s and sheds with crevices or dense ivy

ust as hospitable. As winter ends thees will be stumbling about so how

winter-flowering shrubs that have

y scent? Daphnes, mahonias and

weet with snowdrops followed by

ers and primulas with the native

e will keep them going until the scents

mer come along with the honeysuckle

s.

e lots more and I have noticed that in

years the seed and plant catalogues

the plants that are good for bees,

es, lacewings and other pest controlling

rs. The RHS is good for this

information and internet access will take you

on a journey round that organisation to make

you wish for rolling acres and the time to care

for them. Check out www.rhs.org.uk.

Above all to help these pollinating pest

controlling creatures please try to keep

pesticides to a minimum as what kills those

insects you don't want will almost certainly kill

the beneficial ones as well. If you have a well-

balanced garden the chances are the wildlife

will take care of itself and let's face it if they all

work together to the gardener's advantage it's

cheap as well.

So, apart from wandering about, admiring the

wildlife and doing a bit of dead-heading what

else should I be spending time on? One job I

thoroughly enjoy is 'live-heading' sweet peas.

Most flowers are left on the plants to enjoy

outdoors but I have no problem picking thesescented marvels as often as they produce

flowers pretty much every day and the more

you pick the more they produce. The only

downside with these blooms are those pesky

little pollen beetles. The advice I was given

years ago was to pick the flowers then sink

them up to their necks in a suitable container

and leave them overnight in a shed or garage

with a window. In the morning the beetles will

have gravitated to the light and you won't have

a house full. It works to a point so the

windows aren't alive with them but you still get

a few. They're harmless and easy to remove as

they don't move too quickly.

If you have camellias and/or rhododendrons

keep them well fed and watered to preserve the

buds for next year's flowers. Once flowering is

over clip lavender but don't go into old wood as

this won't regenerate. Same with santolina and

rosemary. Trim pyracantha. I recommendthick clothing, eye protection and gloves and

use long-handled loppers. This stuff is

spectacular but the thorns are vicious. Plant

autumn-flowering bulbs such as autumn

crocuses, colchicums and sternbergias.

Colchicums will flower if placed dry on a

window sill indoors without compost or water.

This shows they only need a well-drained soil

in sun or dappled shade. Make sure to plant

them out as soon as they have flowered. I saw

a wonderful display of bright pink autumn

crocuses or colchicums not sure which

under a tree in the West Country a few years

ago. The display was so lovely I had to go

back the following day. Unfortunately it had

been a wet and windy night and the flowers

were now flat and muddy. I think the

sternbergias would probably be a little sturdier.

Gather seeds if you want to store them for next

year. It can be a bit fiddly separating them

from the husks but either put them through afine sieve or lay them on a flat surface and

blow gently over the top so that the dust and

chaff will sail away leaving the seeds. I doubt

it's a good idea to have an audience. The seeds

can then be stored in airtight tins or boxes.

You could store more than one type of seed in

the same box by putting them in labelled

envelopes. One tip is to store seeds in plastic

containers in the bottom of the fridge. This is

good if you are the keeper of the fridge but can

cause domestic friction if not.

It's generally a bit quiet in the garden this

month unless you take lots of cuttings or

save seeds so it's a traditional holiday month.

With luck you have a friend or neighbour

who will take care of the garden for you and

harvest any crops. If not and there's been

rain while you were away the lawn may look

like a meadow. Don't try to cut it all at once

have the cutters on the mower at theirhighest level then lower them at each

subsequent cut until its all back to normal.

Edge the lawn as well and that gives you an

instant tidy look. If you have containers that

have suffered badly then the best thing is to

empty them and start over. It's possible to

get some late bargains but these may not be

any better so how about a total re-think and

planting for autumn or winter or even

evergreens?

It goes without saying that post-holiday or stay

at home one thing will be needed keep

weeding.

Ashill and HolmeHale Garden Club

In June the club staged another successful flower show

with 192 entries. Regrettably our usual judge, Alison

Dickson, had to withdraw from this and the Wayland

Show for personal reasons. At the eleventh hour Audrey

Connor, the club's treasurer and an experienced judge, was

persuaded to fill the breach.

In complete contrast to the long cold start to 2013, this

year we experienced an unusually warm Spring and many

found that their intended flower entries had already gone

past their best. Despite this there was still some wonderful

entries. The handmade items were also popular this year

and the children produced some imaginative collages. Best

in show was a beautiful flower arrangement by Vicky

Maslen. Thanks also go to Vicky along with Susan Lufffor their hard work in organising the refreshments and the

delicious homemade cakes. Thanks also to Eileen Page for

another well planned show, Jackie and David Priestley

manning the tombola stall, Gloria Canham on plant sales

and all helpers on the day.

BEST IN SHOW: VICKY MASLEN

Our speaker at the regular monthly meeting in June was

Steve Cale from Colkirk near Fakenham, an avid

birdwatcher and talented artist. His slide show

presentation took us through 'a year in the life of

Norfolk wildlife'.

Because of its largely unspoilt countryside and

geographical position, Norfolk is particularly well

placed for la rge numbers and varieties of both resident

and migrating birds. In the winter many sea birds fly in

temporarily from the Arctic and Baltic regions to our

relatively warmer waters. Whereas in Spring many

species including woodlark, little ringed plovers,

avocets and cuckoos return from Africa and the

Mediterranean areas to breed here. For our residentbirds winter is, of course, the hardest period of the year.

In the cold Spring of 2013 the Wensum valley lost 80%

of its owl population. Happily, mammals such as water

voles and otters are on the increase and last year a pair

of otters could be seen regularly near the centre of

Thetford.

Steve's photographs also included butterflies (of which

there are 72 varieties in this country), moths (over 1000

large varieties and over 2000 micro moths), deer and

foxes. This diversity of wildlife is inspiration for his

wonderful paintings and drawings, a sample of which

he brought with him in the form of printed cards.

Images of his work can be seen on his web site:

www.steve-cale-artist.co.uk

Bradenham and DistrictHorticultural Society

Now we are in the midst of Summer, it is time to think

about our Autumn Show. This is to be in the BradenhamVillage Hall on Saturday 6th September. Schedules are

available and some classes are open to non members.

As usual, the sections include vegetables, fruit, flowers

and domestic. Full details of set up times and times

open to the public will be published next month.

Mark your diaries!

Terry Rands from Ovington is our speaker on Thursday

21st August and his subject is "The Walled Kitchen

Garden -History and Use". Always interesting to listen

to, we look forward to welcoming him again. Open to

anyone -why not come along on the night and find out

what a friendly, welcoming group we are with a full

programme of events throughout the year.

Further information from Marianne on 01362 820744

SKA'D 4 LIFEat the Queens Hall

ueens Hall are please to announce on Sat. 23rd of August,D 4 LIFE Tickets at 10 per person are on sale at :

ks of Watton, Edwards News Agents, Babaco, GarysSu Bridge, Wintone Florist in Thetford, (Tanner St) or onht. All proceeds are to go to Air Ambulance, Charity

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t 2014 The Wayland News Pa

atton Churches TogetherService Calendar for August

St. Marys Church, Wattonwww.stmaryswatton.org

Open Wed 10.30-3.00pm & Thurs10-12.30pm.are welcome to come into church to enjoy the peace andillity, say a prayer or just to look round. Church members

will welcome you and serve refreshments.an be of help to you please do not hesitate to contact me,

1953 881439, I shall be available at church on Tuesdaysbetween 10.30am and 12 noon -Gerry Foster

3rd & 4th Wednesday at 9.30am Holy Communion 2ndWednesday Morning Worship

Tuesdays 7.30am -8am, Thursdays 5pm -5.30pm

Saturdays 9.30am -10am Parish Prayers.

Church Office opens Tues, Wed & Thurs 9am-1pm

: 01953 881252 [email protected]

d 8.00am Holy Communion10.00am Holy Communion

th 8.00am Holy Communion4.00pm Marquee Service on St Marys Church

Green, to be followed by BBQ & gamesth 8.00am Holy Communion

10.00am Holy Communion

th 8.00am Holy Communion10.00am All Age Worship & Holy Baptism 12 noon Holy Baptism

st 8.00am Holy Communion10.30am Group Service of Holy Communion

at St Georges Church, Saham6.30pm Praise & Worship with Shine!

Watton Methodist Churchwww.wattonmethodist.btck.co.uk

Every Wednesday the Church is open for quietreflection and prayer between 10.15am & 11.30am

your quiet place. At 10.30 there is a half-hour Midweek

vice in the Large Vestry led by the Minister or a ChurchMember. Minister: Deacon S Sowerby 01953 881035d 10.45am Mr R Hompstead

6.30pm Rev D Greenaway Holy Communion

th 10.45am Rev. D Greenaway Holy Communion6.30pm Mr J Winner

7th 11.00am Rev R Wakelin6.30pm Rev D Lloyd

th 10.45am Mrs J Roebuck Section Service6.30pm Local Arrangement

st 10.45am Mr B Ogden6.30pm Deacon S Sowerby

costal Church, Dereham Road, Watton

d 10.30am

All Age Family WorshipJesus Spoke in Parables -The Sower

th 10.30am All Age Family WorshipThe Prodigal Son

th 10.30am All Age Family WorshipHidden Treasure/Pearl

th 10.30am All Age Family Worship -Talentsst 10.30am All Age Family Worship

Unmerciful Servant

Roman Catholic CommunityEach Sat 5.30pm Mass at Watton Methodist Church

St. Nicholas Church, AshillTuesdays at 10.00am Holy Communion

d 9.30am Lay Led Morning Worshipth 9.30am Family Holy Communion

th 9.30am All Age Worshipth 9.30am Holy Communion

St. Georges Church, Saham Toneyd 11.00am Lay Led Morning Worshipth 11.00am Family Holy Communionth 11.00am All Age Worshipth 11.00am Holy Communionst 10.30am Group Service of Holy Communion

S.S. Peter & Pauls Church, Carbrooked 10.30am Family Holy Communionth 10.30am All Age Worshipth 10.30am Holy Communionth 10.30am Lay Led Morning Worship

St John the Evangelist Church, Ovingtond 9.30am Holy Communionth 10.30am Lay Led Morning Worship

12.30pm Holy Baptism

Breckles, Caston, Great Hockham, Griston,

Merton, Stow Bedon & Thompson

Worship Calendar for August

Sunday 3rdAugust -7thSunday after Trinity10.30 am United Holy Communion, Caston

Sunday 10thAugust -8thSunday after Trinity

9.00 am Matins (BCP), St. Peters, Merton10.30 am United Holy Communion, Gt. Hockham

Sunday 17thAugust -9thSunday after Trinity

9.00 am Matins (BCP), Gt. Hockham10.30 am United Holy Communion, Griston

Sunday 24thAugust -10thSunday after Trinity9.00 am Holy Communion (BCP), Merton

10.30 am United Holy Communion, Stow Bedon

Sunday 31stAugust -11thSunday after Trinity10.30 am United Holy Communion, Thompson

Sunday 7thSeptember -12thSunday after Trinity

10.30 am United Holy Communion, Breckles(Harvest Thanksgiving)

Watton area Food Bank donations received at allregular Sunday morning services

PRAY AND PLAY12, 19, 26 August in Caston Village Hall

For those of all our parishes with children aged 0 -5Worship with kiddies Christian songs; social & play time

Enquiries Revd. Bob NicholsTel. (01953) 483222; Email [email protected]

All Saints Church, ThrextonOur next Service Sunday 3rd August 10am

Dance Awayat the Queens Hall

Ballroom, Lan and Sequence dancingAugust 2nd, September 6th, October 4th

8 p.m. to 11 p.m. admission 4

DEREHAM & DISTRICT

CAT ADOPTION CENTREHoe Road, Longham, Dereham NR19 2RP

Rehoming Cats and Providing Advice& Help With Neutering

OPEN 7 Days a Week 11am to 3pm

Telephone 01362 687 919

Wayland CMA

ugust 16th Julie Dawnll late at the Queens Hall

Thought for the MonthBy Deacon Steve Sowerby, Watton Methodist Church

When I was much younger; before I became a minister of religion, I

worked in a factory that made wood working tools. My job was to grind,

by hand, the bolster of the chisels and carving tools and to grind the flutes

of the bowl gouges.

It was tricky work and at times my hands became sore and covered in

scratches with the sharp pieces of steel filings that attached themselves to

the tools. Or occasionally a stray spark would find its way to your hair and

you would smell that tell-tale odour of burning hair.

One of the most demanding jobs in the factory was working the furnace

where the operator would heat the steel prior to forming. It was very hot

and tiring work and the men whose job it was had to take frequent breaks

from the heat.

The Bible tells the story of three men who refused to worship the gods of

King Nebuchadnezzar. Their punishment was to be thrown into a furnace.

But they were not burned up in the fire and the King promoted the three

men to higher office. (Daniel: chapter three) They could not take a break

from the heat.

Whist most of us may not be exposed to the roaring heat of a furnace or fire

very often, it is true to say that life can became every much as stifling as theheat from the furnace and we may feel as though we are being consumed

beyond what we can bear. But taking a break from the heat is not always

easy for some. The demands of life are overbearing and we often feel that

we need to keep going on.

God was with the three men in the furnace and God is with us now. He

does not pull us out of the fire but is with us within the heat of our lives.

God is asking us to trust him and place all our cares on him.

Matthew 11:28-30

Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens and I

will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am

gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30For my

yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

In the heat of life, will you place you cares on him who loves you so much

that he walks with us in the furnace?

A great opportunity for

Fabricaholics . . .

Project Linus Norfolk (PLN) is giving you the chance to top up your

stash of cotton fabrics, and notions, at very reasonable prices, enjoy a

day out and help a good cause. We are organising a coach from Watton

to the Fabric Guild in Leicester on 18th September at a cost of 16. Any

profits will go towards PLN. If you are interested please contact Pat on

01953 882966 or email [email protected] for details.


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t 2014 The Wayland News Pa

Watton RadioModel Club

Celebrating 40 Years 1974 2014

n 1974, a group of like minded flyers, got together

rmed the Watton Radio Model Club. They flew

Griston side of Watton Airfield, thus the name.

ally access was made difficult due to gliderso in 1995. the Club leased a 3 acre field off the

oke/Shipdham road. The Club grew very quickly

on had a membership of over 90! So a further

as sought, and in 2006 we adopted a second field,

me between Carbrooke and Ovington.

the summer between 6pm and 8pm on Tuesday

gs, we hold training courses for beginners and for

who may have got 'rusty' due to their commitments

recent past We provide the models, fuel,

tters, buddy-box and instructors all for 2.00

ht!!

dnesdays, and into the evening there are usually

nced flyers available to help those who have their

odels. We can also offer advice on the type of

that is most suitable for training and good advice

ays available at our local model shop here in

(talk to Ian or Chris, two of our members).

Stores 01953 884665.

affiliated to the British Model Flying Association

ovide insurance cover and a host of other benefitsery reasonable sum and it is a condition of our

membership that everyone is a member of the

. Weather permitting, there is flying most

nds, after which we have our own 'in house' BBQ

and for a small fee you can stay for tea!!! We

have special events throughout the summer, BBQ day,

Fly for Fun day and Scale day. Regular Club meetings

are held on the field during the summer, and in the local

village hall during the winter months.

If you would like to visit one of our sites, or talk to anycommittee member regarding model flying, call Dave

Thomas 01953 881683, Terry Martin 01953 884169, Ian

Platt 01953 882583 or Dave Gardiner on 01953 452966.

Our members ages range from 10 to 90, so come and

join us.

Watton has lost aRenault Megane

mis SlimmingWorld Successcal SlimmingWorld group in Watton at the

nd Junior Academy, has seen incredible results int year since Naomi Palfrey took over as the

consultant. In her first year the group has lost4 stone ! That's the size of a whole car!!says 'I'm so proud of the 90+ members that

every week, committing to their weight lossy by food optimising extra easy style'. On theof her 1 year anniversary Naomi was awarded

of the month' in her area. Watton also

achieved the highest new member weight losses too!

The group had a party on the anniversary to celebratetheir incredible success with music, food, balloons

and of course the second to none 'image therapy'.Due to the success of the group and the size of theThursday evening group Naomi is now looking into

opening another SlimmingWorld group in Watton, amorning group, which is very exciting and is set to open

at the end of September, more details will follow!Here's to another successful year in Watton! The

place to be for weight loss!Anyone wanting to join the Watton Slimming Worldgroup is welcome, every Thursday at 5.30pm or

7.30pm at Wayland junior academy Watton schoolor they can call Naomi on 07872435189 for moreinformation.

uld you joine Players?

ee nights in May, audiences at the

Hall, Watton, witnessed a hilarious

erformed by the Wayland Players,

revealed the hidden, stuffy

gans of a private country club.

cky enough to be part of the Wayland

latest production, The Fox on the

, a farcical play produced by Ken

Working back-stage as a Stage

r Assistant, being new to the group,

only joined three weeks into

ls, I quickly discovered all the fine,

details that go into putting on a

on.utting on any production, you require

leadership. On-stage, the cast

ndably receive the majority of the

after all they are the performers.

ll quickly got to grips with their

rs. In any production there will

be a few teething problems such as

line being forgotten, but that can be

on. The cast stepped up in gear once

was fully up. Once they were in

. They truly had metamorphosed into

aracters.

haps more importantly than the actors

ed good crew members and in our

and Producer, Jenny Mann and June

r production had great leadership. I

ickly learned that you must have a

for detail in production. You must

look and think about points that can

oved. You must always think aboutudience and try visualising the act

their perspective. Just because

ng looks good in rehearsal, may not

ily mean it will turn out right in front

audience.

ont want to try your hand at acting,

e lots of back-stage roles available.

ge you need to think quickly. Scenes

er than you would expect them to and

al that little things, like the set being

set up correctly with the right props being put

into position, are in place. Planning therefore

is necessary and whatever your role is, a

check-list is essential, as there will always be

something on your to-do list that will, at

first, be forgotten.

Rehearsals are a key component of any

production and it was clear to see not only the

cast grow in confidence after every rehearsal,

but the pace of the performance improve as

well. Practicing can sometimes be seen as a

long drawn-out process, but it is necessary

and without it, no production can be

successful.

Its vitally important that if someone cannot

make a rehearsal, that the cast adapt and

somebody steps up and stands in. After

joining the cast, I made sure that I read the

script every night to get accustomed with theplay. This came in handy on two occasions

when I stepped in on-stage. Pace is a key

component of any act and if stand-ins can

get by ensuring that the pace of the regulars

doesnt drop by too much, then thats an

added bonus. Standing-in isnt as easy as it

sounds and the regulars are fully appreciative

of your efforts. After all, getting up on stage

for newcomers can, at first, be a daunting act.

So what would I, as a newcomer, say to

people thinking about joining or finding out

more about the Wayland Players?

Well firstly if youre interested in drama, at

any level, then joining is a great opportunity

for you to experience all the aspects of a

production. It may sound cheesy, but its a

good chance to meet new people, who share

varied interests and be involved in a team-

environment, knowing that you have

accomplished something together. Beingcreative is often a quality that young people

possess in abundance, and from discussions

with the cast, acting helped them come out of

their shells when they were youngsters and

helped them grow in confidence.

For more information on the Wayland

Players, contact their chair Richard Hindley

on 01953 883738, by e-mail on

[email protected], or by visiting

their website www.waylandplayers.org.uk.

ShellrockCircle Club

For the over 50s of Rocklands and the surrounding

districts. Venue: The Village Hall, Rocklands. Contact

Allyson Blandford 01953 488103 (Secretary)

The 9th brought us our first musical entertainer of the

year Mr. Tony Barker. Tony started his programme by

telling us about his impoverished childhood e.g.,

when it was cold enough for the windows to frost over,

the whole family used to gather round a candle for

warmth, everyone trying to get as near as possible and

their father promised that if it got any colder he would

light it ! Tony brought several musical instruments with

him which he played to correspond with the song he

sang.

We heard the banjo for his Lonnie Donnigan song ofMy old mans a dustman, the guitar with the Country

and Western and the alto Sax with Dont cry for me

Argentina. Tony finished with The carnival is over

by The Seekers. As he only played for one hour, he did

not bring all the instruments that he could play but next

time we may be treated to a different mix.

The afternoon progressed with the raffle, birthday

greetings and refreshments. The task was won by Mrs.

Therese Sills of Gt. Ellingham.

Unfortunately, our speaker from Age U K., who should

have given us a talk on the 13th of August cannot now

do so because of holiday commitments. Maybe she will

be able to visit in the New Year. Instead, we will have

an afternoon of games, a quiz and possibly a beetle

drive if there is time.

VISITS FROM ANYONE INTRESTED IN

JOINING OUR CLUB ALWAYS WELCOMED.

Thank YouThe ladies of Stow Bedon who organised theirQueens Hall coffee morning on the 4th july in aid of

the village church, would like to thank those that

supported their efforts and helped to raise over

395. The weather was not on our side, but those

that made the effort to brave the rain and join us

hopefully felt it was all worthwhile, We would like

to thank you all for your support and attendance.

Stella Leonard and Beryl Warren Stow Bedon PCC.


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Kickboxing Academy (TKA) is now

dren's University approved club inam. Five students graduated fromns University on the 17th of June

University of East Anglia. Thethat has been running for 5 years is

at children through primary and high

and is focused on out of schooles. This is where they have to gain

hat are recorded in a book given todent by the organisers. The hours

p over childs time of taking part intivity and when they obtain thed amount of hours they are eligible

uate and get a certificate. All 5 ofdents gained over 100 hours fromctivities. A special award was

ated by the head instructor andof the academy Tom Oldridge to

Buckley for her dedication andn to the club over her 2 years of

g since the opening in 2012.

ommented It was a real pleasure tothe students graduate as they have

d so hard to get to this point and Im

sure they will keep building hours

and graduate furtherThe Academy has also hosted theseventh grading since its launch.

The grading took place at theAcademys premises at ShipdhamPavillion Centre in late June. The

first group were grading from red-green stripe. (Top right picture L to

R Emily Purver 9th Kyu RedStripe, Tom Oldridge 2nd Dan

Black Belt Examiner/Instructor,Josh Wyatt 1st Dan Black Belt,Scott Gibbons 1st Dan Black Belt,

Gary Long 6th Kyu Green Stripe (DoubleGrade), Joseph Alderton Macleod 6th KyuGreen Stripe, Garth Adams 6th Kyu Green

Stripe, Max Estell 9th Kyu Red Stripe,Ruby Wilson 9th Kyu Red Stripe and

Bethany Jackson 9th Kyu Red Stripe.Group two in the second grading fromPurple-Double Brown Stripe stripes:

(Examiners) Josh Wyatt 1st Dan BlackBelt, Tom Oldridge 2nd Dan Black Belt,Scott Gibbons 1st Dan Black Belt,

(Students) Jordan Franklin 3rd Kyu BrownStripe, Bryce Adams 3rd Kyu BrownStripe, Emily Buckley 3rd Kyu Brown

Stripe, Brook Ewen 5th Kyu Purple Stripe,Ryan Ferrari 5th Kyu Purple Stripe and

Nicholas Sheldrake 2nd Kyu DoubleBrown Stripe.To join TKA or find out more information

please contact either by facebook, email:[email protected] or phone07585663905.

ycle Ride for

ast Anglian Airmbulance

100 mile cycle ride takes place on Sunday 17th

t in aid of the East Anglian Air Ambulance.ve Carbrooke Millennium green at 07.30 then to

am-Guist-Holt-Cromer-Wells-Fakenham-ham and back to the Millennium Green. Notone has to do the full 100 miles, you can do as

as you wish. It is 10 per person to enter.evening on the green we have a band, bouncyburger van, ice cream van, bar, stalls raffles etc.

also hoping to have the fire brigade, ambulancelice attending, along with martial arts displays

ton twirlers as well.nd the evening is free with no admission fee.would like to contribute to

ening events, in the way ofrizes or attractions games etc

ould be great.wanting more details can

t myself Darren at PedalCycles on 0771 6922 422

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