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Photo left to right: Charlie Houlder-Moat, Rt. Rev’d Graham James Bishop of Norwich, Rev’d Gerry Foster, Elaine Rodgers.
If you live or work in Watton then the church and community is warm and The response has been tremendous,
you’ve probably visited the parish welcoming, dedicated to serving the with messages of congratulations
church of St. Mary’s for a service, or people of Watton. coming in thick and fast via St. Mary’s
been to one of the many community Well, now it’s official! St. Mary’s has Facebook page and in person. Everyone
groups like Storybags mother and won an award at the recent Welcoming is really pleased and the constructive
toddler group on a Monday; perhaps Churches initiative. Mystery visitors feedback from the visiting team has
you’ve seen church members out and visited around 40 churches around shown St. Mary’s how they can
about in town at the Memory Café or Norfolk and evaluated each of them on continue to improve their welcome even
visiting at one of the Aged Care their welcome. On Saturday 16th June, further!
facilities. Maybe you’ve heard the bells representatives from St. Mary’s were For more information on what’s on at
ringing on a Sunday or on the day of the presented with a “Highly Commended” St. Mary’s see our website at
Royal Wedding last month. certificate by the Bishop of Norwich, www.stmaryswatton.org or find us on
Whatever connection you have with St. the Rt Rev’d Graham James, at Facebook.
Mary’s, you will most likely know that Norwich Cathedral.
It is possible to keep these annual varieties didn’t do too well so we shall see how the
In your garden over winter by cutting back and keeping them
in trays of barely-moist compost in a frost-
autumn ones produce.
Now is the time for summer pruning fruit. As
With Lotta Potts free environment. I have tried several times the raspberries finish cut down the fruited
I don’t know what to say about August. At and my success rate has been small. Have a canes to 1” above the soil and tie in the new
the moment (mid-July for the deadline) it is go, nothing to lose and the feeling of victory canes to the support wires. This looks easy
so dry and dusty it resembles a ‘normal’ is almost as good as growing from seed. on the page but to be honest I think the
August. We have had no rain since mid- As far as the lawn is concerned, basically autumn-fruiting ones are easier – just cut the
May. This seems unbelievable in England, don’t touch it if the weather is hot and/or dry. lot down to the ground in winter. The apples
even in the driest of counties where we live. Whatever you do, don’t water or feed it. generally should have any long straight
There is hollow laughter in the old maxim Astonishingly the amount of water you can shoots growing out of the spurs removed and
that English summers amounted to two hot get on to dry grass (unless you leave a any growing straight off the trunk should be
days and a thunderstorm. We are almost sprinkler on night and day) will not produce shortened to about 4”. The compact varieties
upon St. Swithun (or St. Swithin) of the required result. Putting the sprinkler on is should be kept to a reachable height, usually
Winchester’s day when the forecast is just profligate. Grass will recover. It might about 6ft. If you have fan-trained trees these
whatever it does on that day will last for take a while but it will definitely come back. can be complicated regarding pruning but the
another forty. Whilst I realise it’s right in the You might have a few problems if the lawn best advice is to keep them against the wall or
middle of the school holidays and the was laid or sown in late spring but as late fence and tie in new shoots that fit the fan
children will want hot and sunny, I am spring this year was very wet it should be shape. Any shoots growing straight out from
hoping for rain. It can rain just on my garden fine. If you are planning a new lawn this is the fan should be removed and pinch out the
if it likes, to keep those who like hot and the time to start preparations by digging the tips of shoots that are trying to escape.
sunny happy. We had exhortations from ground over and removing weeds, Keep a lookout for pests and diseases,
somebody at OFWAT not to use tap water on particularly perennial weed roots. particularly mildew which is a result of
the gardens. Save rainwater (rather out of Dandelions and ground elder roots will drought in some plants. Roses and
synch there) and use bath- shower- and survive so although you probably won’t be honeysuckles suffer badly and if you don’t
washing-up water. That’s good advice if you seeding or turfing before September, now is want to spray then drench the ground
ignore the fact that most new-builds in hard- the time for soil preparation. thoroughly, apply a high potash feed and
water areas have a softener built in. As most Dead-heading is ongoing and applies to any mulch generously. Do this again in spring
softeners operate with salt it’s unusable on plant that flowers. It’s been a wonderful year and prevention is better than cure. This
gardens wherever you have saved it from. for roses and the more dead flowers you method is cheaper than chemicals that have to
Bad grammar but the strict version looks remove the longer the season. Dead-heading be re-applied as the basic cause will still be
worse. If you use soap, detergent, shampoo heading annuals can be a bit tedious but is there. Annuals that have developed powdery
etc in untreated water prolonged use will worth it as they will keep going until first mildew can be pulled out.
result in a sticky build-up unless you can frost. Let some seed to either grow on or Plant autumn-flowering bulbs and look out
reduce these items. Also try to avoid using transplant next year for an early start. The for the hyacinth bulbs going on sale for
water that washed greasy pans. The next same applies to lupins and delphiniums. If forcing for Christmas. No further comment!
threat will be a hosepipe ban. My thought on you don’t want to increase these remove the Whatever the weather throws our way this
this is that when the water suppliers stop the flowering stems as soon as they are finished – should be the month for slowing down a bit
leaks or at least make an obvious effort to do this should probably apply to July more than on the hard work and enjoying the garden.
so a hosepipe ban will be appropriate. When August – and hopefully they will have a However, as always weather or no weather
all’s said and done we gardeners are probably smaller flush of flowers later in the year. they’ll be growing so keep weeding.
the most frugal users of water. Where veg is concerned this year is going to
It’s quite surprising what thrives in August. be a bit of a mystery. I have already dug
The late-flowering plants will shine, most of
them perennials that have had time to put
quite a few second early potatoes as I found
out that once the temperature hits 25c they
What’s on at St
stop growing. No point in watering if all you
their roots down. Sedums do well with fleshy
stems and leaves that store water. They need do is maybe keep the foliage going a bit Mary’s, Watton
well-drained soil in the sun as do Perovskia longer which might encourage blight. It’s Sun 29th July 10.30am Celebrate Norfolk
(Russian Sage) both the original tall species humid as well as hot mid-July, perfect blight Day with “Songs of Praise” at St Mary’s
that need support and the later variety Little weather. The peas are not very good and I Church, Watton
Spire. These have blue flowers along the read in the press that the crop will be poor this Thursday 2nd August 10.00am Thursday
vertical stems with silvery leaves that are sage year due to lack of rain. Even those on sale Chat a social coffee morning at St Mary’s
-scented. Another plant that required well- have small pods, indicating that even the Church, all welcome
drained soil in the sun or light shade is farmers aren’t doing any better than the Friday 3rd August 2.15pm, and 7.15pm
Japanese anemone in all its varieties, all gardeners. Worse, probably, as we can direct Watton Community Cinema at St Mary’s
facing the same way towards the light. They water at them. The tomato plants are quite “Paddington 2”
can take a while to settle then you find that forward including some from seed I didn’t Refreshment Café opens one hour prior to
somehow they’ve moved to where they want plant in among other crops. These must have screening. Tickets £5, available at the box
to grow not where you planted them. Once been in the compost bin so it will be office on the day.
settled they will keep going until October. interesting to see what survived. A lot of fruit Sat18th August 12-4.00pm Family Fun Day
Fuchsias are wonderful value whether they should be ready this month and trees seem to at St Mary’s Church, Green and Marquee.
are the really hardy Riccartonii types used in have heavy crops. I only had a small ‘June Free entry, fun and games for all the family,
hedges in the West Country and large shrubs drop’ this year on apples and pears so maybe Messy Church Craft, children’s races. BBQ/
elsewhere, ‘Hawkshead’ which is white and a mid-July cull might be appropriate. Other hot and cold drinks (all priced)
pretty much bombproof or any of their fruit that should be ready in August are No Story Bags at St Mary’s Church during
relatives or the annual blowsy types that bring peaches, apricots, nectarines, the last summer August.
new varieties every year bearing larger and -fruiting raspberries and the first autumn- The July Winner of the 100 Club Draw was
larger flowers in upright or trailing varieties. fruiting ones. The summer-fruiting ones number 88 Sybil Gant
The Wayland News August 2018 Page 5
Museum Hosts
Centenary Baton
Relay
On Thursday, Museum 4 Watton was proud to host the
RAF 100 Baton Relay on its penultimate day in the
region. The Baton came from the Norfolk show via the
Blenheim Centre which caters for RAF families in
Watton. It was accompanied on its journey by the
Watton Brownies.
Museum 4 Watton currently has a special exhibition to
celebrate the centenary of the RAF and the town's past
and present links to the RAF.
The event was brilliantly attended and Mayor Tina
Kidell, received the Baton from a young resident who’s
father is serving in the RAF. The event was pleased to
welcome serving airmen and officers including Wing
Commander Marr representing the Station Commander
from RAF Marham alongside veterans. The museum
trustees view this event as a very special honour, in
their first year of opening and a real chance to say
thank you to the local military community for their
service.
A representative of the trustees said “We wish the RAF
Baton relay every success as it continues its journey.”.
The RAF 100 special exhibition will remain on view in
the Museum until September.
The museum, which opened in mid – March has
already had over 1800 visitors and is proving popular
with locals and visitors alike.
The museum may be contacted at 01953 797060 or
info@museumforwatton.org.uk.
Pictured right is Wing Commander Marr and Watton
Mayor Tina Kidell with the baton.
Richmond
Park Ladies
Section
It has been a busy summer of golf for
the Ladies of Richmond Park and with
the heat-wave firming up the fairways
there has been plenty of run on the ball.
Two major events have taken place
recently, the first being the Ladies
Championship, 36 holes off scratch
played over 2 days on 24th and 25th
June. Some ladies struggled with the
heat but it obviously suited others as the
scores suggest.
2018 Ladies Champion, and winner of
the Alison Sheard Trophy, was Sandy
McCormack with a magnificent 36 hole
Carol Marshall receiving the Windfall Trophy from Chris Whyatt, Ladies Chair (left) along
score of 181. Runner-up was Julie Ellis
with Linda Hewison, Ladies Competition Secretary (right).
with a score of 194.
Also played for were the Diana Davies
Trophy, an 18 hole scratch competition
for ladies with a handicap of 22 and
above, and the Handicap Trophy,
played over 18 holes in the medal
format.
The winner of the Diana Davies
Trophy, with a score of 96, was Jayne
Playford, and the runner-up, with a
score of 98 was Maureen Flack.
Jayne Playford also won the Handicap
Trophy with a nett score of 73, and the
runner-up, with a nett score of 75 was
Margaret Lockwood.
The second major event, held on
Monday 9th July, was a Closed Meeting
played for the Windfall Trophy. This
competition is played in the Stableford
format and is a fun day with many
prizes and always has a good number of
entries. This year was no exception and
the ladies took to the course on another
hot, sunny day. The course was looking
rather sun baked in places but the Sandy McCormack, 2018 Ladies Champion, receiving the Alison Sheard Trophy from Ladies
greens were true and some great scores Handicap Secretary Margaret Broadbent.
were recorded. After the golf everyone
changed into their summer finery and
is £18, to be paid in full, to secure your
sat down to a welcome buffet lunch Join Project Linus seat. Once the cost of the coach hire is
followed by the prize giving.
covered, any surplus money raised is
In 1st Place, and winner of the Windfall on a Coach trip to used to buy fabric for making quilts for
Trophy, was Carol Marshall with a
magnificent 42 points. 2nd was Hilda The Fabric Guild Project Linus Norfolk.
The quilts made are given to seriously
Whitmarsh with 41 points. 3rd was Project Linus Norfolk have organised a
ill, bereaved or traumatised children in
Lesley Davis with 38 points 4th was coach to The Fabric Guild, Leicester on
Norfolk from 0- 19 years old.
Barbara Coverdale with 37 points. Thursday 13th September leaving at 8
Last year I gave out 425 quilts in
Other prizes were Best Front 9 Claire am prompt from Kittel Close Car Park,
Norfolk through the support and help of
Carney 21 points, Best Back 9 Anne (next to the Queens Hall) Watton,
Wayland Quilters, other quilt groups
Bell 19 points, Best combined score on returning at approximately 4-5pm.
and individuals, whom I would like to
the Par 3’s Linda Hewison 12 points, What is there, you might ask? They sell
thank for their continued support and
Best combined score on the Par 5’s fabric, wool, embellishments, buttons,
donations of quilts, as I would not be
Margaret Lockwood 11 points. Nearest books, wadding, felt and numerous
able to give out so many without their
the pin on the 3rd, for ladies with a haberdashery items, all very reasonably
help. Jane Lond-Caulk, Project Linus
handicap of 28 and above, Lorna Crowdy priced.
Norfolk coordinator
and nearest the pin on 17th, for ladies To book your seat on the coach, please
with a handicap under 28, Chris Whyatt. contact Pat on 01953 882966. The cost
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