FREE - Issue Number 261 - September 2018
Grand Second-hand Book Sale
With the Festive season fast approaching, a
reminder that the next Grand Second Hand
Book Sale will feature Gifts & Crafts, so be
sure to come along on Saturday 22nd
September to Thompson Community Hall
between 10.00am and 4.00pm. We will have
an extra-large selection of crafting and
cookery books on top of the HUGE new
display of fiction, non-fiction, children’s,
poetry, and the ever-popular bargain shelf.
No book costs more than £1. Refreshments
including light lunches are on sale all day
until 3.30, with plenty of seating both inside
The Ovington Quiz
Saturday 8th September at 7.30pm A fun
evening to stretch the brain cells! Entry £6
per person, includes a ploughmans supper.
Bring your own drink and a some money
for the raffle. Please ring Christine on
01953 885848 to book your team of four in.
and out. There will be beautifully presented
gifts to tempt you; hand-made not-available-
anywhere-else items; plus a wide range of
raw ingredients and tools for your own
crafting projects. We will also have a
tombola, a Christmas stall, and of course
whole cakes and bakes to take away.
Donations for these sales are always
gratefully received, and collection can be
arranged if necessary. Many thanks and we
look forward to seeing you there, at the last
one for 2018. Keith and Caroline 01953
880153.
Fancy Dress Fun Run
For your diary – new this year: Christmas
Fancy Dress Fun Run – as part of the
Watton Festive Market. A 5km fun run
suitable for all, starting at 1pm on Sunday
25 November.
More details to follow……..
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The Wayland Sensory Garden
Everyone who has visited the still not quite
finished Wayland Sensory Garden, has been
blown away by this wonderful space created by
the enthusiasm and skill of the Partnership Staff,
their team of helpers and the enormous
generosity of a number of organisations and
businesses. The project was designed with the
members of the Memory Café, another
Partnership Project, in mind, and a bid for £17k
was submitted to the Postcode Lottery, who
funded the very successful Growing Together
Project completed last year. We were also
awarded £3.5k from the Screwfix Foundation
for which we are also most grateful.
Our warmest thanks however, go to the local groups and
businesses who have provided funds, equipment and planting
as follows:-
Mark Lyons (amazing contribution in time and resources to do
the brilliant groundworks – the project simply would not have
been possible without him)
Prince’s Trust (a group of 16-25 year olds built decking and
painted murals, raising more than £500), Katie and Tony
Powell (£500 contribution), Screwfix Foundation (£3.5k),
Tesco (Bags for Help, currently being voted in the Watton
store), Rotary Club (£350), Myhill’s (£50), Didlington
Nurseries (significant discount on our plant purchases)
Craft Swap Shop volunteers at the gallery – raised more than
£300 by making and selling some wonderful craft works
We’ve also had lots of plant contributions from local residents.
They have donated everything from sunflowers to watering
cans. We can’t thank them, and everyone else, enough.
Although visitors are welcome throughout the rest of the
summer, the formal opening will not take place until
September 28th when the Bishop of Norwich the Right
Reverend Graham James, who has supported the Wayland
Partnership throughout its 20-year history, will pay us one last
visit before his retirement, to open the Garden.
Better joined up working
for Swaffham and Watton
Sue Dent has joined the team at Swaffham & Watton Town
Councils as ‘Events and Projects Support Officer’ to promote
events and projects in and around both Towns. Her post is
jointly funded by both Town
Councils and she will also be
working closely with both the
Iceni and Wayland
Partnerships. There will be a
real emphasis on joined up
thinking and trying to make the
most of opportunities that
might apply to both the Towns
and the surrounding areas. In
the short-term Sue will be
helping to support existing events and getting to know the
groups and organisations that do so much in both Towns. So,
if you have anything happening soon, or are planning for next
year, do get in touch with her at the Town Council or on 07776
507658. or wattonswaffhamevents@gmail.com
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A Quick Look Round
By Orbiter
As we trot merrily into September, no doubt the
record temperatures of this summer will have
begun to fade into our memories, but exceptional
they certainly were, and our local fields and
gardens all began to take on the colour of the
Sahara desert.
Most gardeners took advice from the experts, such
as Monty Don, Alan Tichmarsh and Lotta Potts, in
their attempts to keep their blooms in good nick,
but I experienced no trouble at all, without their
help, being what is known as a specialist gardener,
meaning that I do not try to maintain beds of plants
and flowers of all kinds, but concentrate on just a
few species only.
My particular speciality is weeds, They are easily
established, even in the roughest soil, and will
even grow in cracks in concrete. They need no
watering, and will thrive without attention, which
is a blessing since I can go on holiday, confident
that they will not have died in my absence.
Some folks do not share my feelings about weeds
and attempt to eliminate them by spraying them
with various concoctions sold as Weed-killers, but
resistance to these has developed over the years, so
that some of them have become Weed-foods, on
which many weeds really thrive. Without wishing
to appear boastful I can say that people often look
over my fence and gasp at my weedy display.
It is quite usual in such columns as this to mention
the weather, but it has dominated the pages of so
many newspapers recently, that I will not bore you
with more on that subject. Instead I will endeavour
to find alternative themes (which may bore you
even more)
Important to some is the opening of the new
football season, but to me proceedings, at least at
the top levels of the game, are spoilt by the annual
‘cattle market’ that takes place, with nearly every
club expending ridiculously high sums in transfer
fees in efforts to attract players they think will
improve their chances of success, while their
existing players see this as a threat to their own
situations, and seek transfers themselves.
It must be particularly dis-heartening for players
whose efforts have enabled their team to gain
promotion to a higher league, to be told that the
team will need to be strengthened to cope with the
demands of the new competition and so they will
be replaced by more experienced players from
elsewhere.
Of course every transfer, in or out, triggers the
need for another, and it is surprising that with
so many changes to the line-ups of their
favourite teams, that fans still flock to support
them.
And the millions paid out on new recruits
usually have to be found by selling existing
team members, and all does not always go to
plan and severe financial problems result.
One sad result of these transfers is illustrated
by a friend who bought his little son a shirt in
the colours of his favourite football team, on
the back of which was the name and squad
number of his favourite player, as a birthday
gift. The delighted boy wore the shirt proudly
for two weeks, and then was shocked to hear
that the player had been sold to a rival club.
But back in the real world the development of
the electric car seems to be proceeding, with
several manufacturers announcing plans for
future models, and there is one that might be
syccessful, as it features solar panels built in to
the roof and bonnet, which might offset the dis
-advantage of limited battery capacity.
But like many other seemingly world-beating
developments, it is unlikely to come into
production for a good many years, if at all.
But in the present time our attentions are drawn to
the troubles threatening our high streets, largely
caused by the rise in on-line shopping. Famous
firms, like Debenhams, House of Fraser, BHS,
John Lewis, HomeBase, and even M & S, have
announced closures or reductions to their stores,
while the situation is not helped by banks making
wide-spread withdrawals of their services.
Nothing can be more off-putting to potential
shoppers than rows of empty premises, which is
bad enough after the closure of small traders, but
the gap left when a major emporium goes cannot
be disguised by the arrival of another charity shop.
Perhaps we are better off in a small town like
Watton, where most of our purchases for the
running of our daily lives are amply catered for.
Time rushes on, soon we will be having our annual
flu-jabs !
Good afternoon.
Caston Art Club Annual
Exhibition
Caston Art Club will be holding its annual
exhibition at the recently upgraded Caston
Village Hall, Caston NR17 1DD on Saturday and
Sunday 13th and 14th October between 10.00 am
and 4.00 pm.
Admission is free and there will be a large
display of works by local artists in a wide variety
of media including watercolour, acrylic, oils and
pen and ink. Refreshments will be available and
visitors will be able to try their luck on the tom-
bola stall.
Do come and see the various artistic talent that is
on display from both well established artists and
talented amateurs with a mixture of genres.
Watton Rotary Roundup
We had a very interesting and entertaining
speaker at our end of July meeting. Malcolm
Trayhorn, who is one of the leading lights of
the ever-growing Watton Men’s Shed, regaled
us with some of his experiences as a
Metropolitan Police Officer. We also had talks
from Member David Watkins, firstly, as a
stand in, about his recent trip to Georgia (the
country, not the US State), then, the following
week, in a planned slot, David continued with
his photo based recall of the long trip he did in
the South & Central Americas last year.
On 16 August September, we welcomed a new
member, Keith Thomas, who lives in
Hilborough and is recently following a flying
career in the RAF and a flight safety inspector
and consultant as a civvy.
The time draws nigh when entry forms for the
white umbrellas purchased for the purpose of
being decorated and then paraded in the
Carnival procession on Sept 16th. There’s
more about the Umbrella Festival elsewhere in
this paper.
Tickets for our ever popular “Jazz at the
Queens Hall” with DixieMix (6th October)
will be available from Adcocks from
September 1st. Jazz, it seems, is undergoing a
bit of a renaissance with younger folk,
according to the London scene, let’s hope it
spreads to Norfolk, where DixieMix have
quite a following and are the leading
traditional jazz sextet in East Anglia. We
always have room to dance, so lets see some of
those jive skills! (Martin Anscombe)
Thompson Run
23rd September
For a number of years the village of Thompson has
organised a charity run giving everyone, from keen
club runners to those wishing to consign their
former couch potato selves to history, the
opportunity to enjoy the paths and by-ways of this
attractive Wayland village. It is hoped that this will
not only attract adults, but young people too (see
below for age limits). Last year the winner of the
10km race was Michal Wegrzyn in a time of 38
minutes and 32 seconds. The leading lady was
Elizabeth Daly in a time of 43 minutes and 4
seconds. Can you do better?
This year the Thompson run, in aid of the
Thompson Millennium Green charity, is being held
on Sunday 23rd September starting at 10am. You
can register either by going to Eventbrite and
searching on ‘Thompson run’, or on the day. We
have a maximum of 300 places so book early in
case we are full before the day of the run.
We are offering a measured 10k course that goes in
a figure of eight around the village, centred on the
Millennium Green. If you would prefer a shorter
course, then we offer a 5k route that takes in the
first half of the 10k course. Start and finish for both
distances are on the Green.
The route starts on the Green using tracks
across farmland and byroads. Runners will
pass our newly-restored church, St Martin’s,
before joining the Griston Road, passing the
Chequers pub before returning to the Green.
For the 5k runners, this is the finish, but for the
10k, the runners go down a further byroad to
Peddar’s Way before returning to the Green for
the finish.
The minimum age for entry is 12 years or above
for the 5km run and 15years and over for the
10km.
Chip timing will be provided for all, so you will get
an accurate time for your race. All finishers will
receive a medal.
Race headquarters will be at the new Thompson
Community Hall (IP24 1PY if you’re using satnav).
The facilities here are a great improvement on those
available at the old hall last year and include
excellent toilets! Refreshments will be provided
throughout the morning, so bring your friends to
cheer you on. Baggage can be left in the hall.
St John Ambulance will be providing first aid, so
in the unlikely event that you need medical help,
you are assured of professional attention.
We have programmed this year’s race a little
earlier and are hopeful for fine weather. There
will be a selection of delicious homemade cakes
on offer for weary runners and enthusiastic
supporters and for those seeking something a
little more fortifying, The Chequers, our
excellent local pub is only a step away. We
hope to see you on the day.
Fundraising Starts with
Fun!
Up for a challenge? Want to have fun? How
about a sing-a-long?
Every month something different with lots of
fun thrown in with Watton Methodist Church.
Do you enjoy puzzles, brain teasers, questions
(and cake)? Look out for September 4th and
“Quiz Whiz” in the WCCC at 2.30 pm.
How about a soup lunch and sing-a-long in
October ? Did you meet the “Candy-Man” last
Christmas ? Find out who & what at the Town
Market in November.
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Coffee Morning at Threxton In Your Garden
With Lotta Potts
Remember the date, Saturday 15th September, and join us at All
Saints Church Threxton between 10 a.m. and 12 noon for our coffee
morning. Enjoy delicious home bakes, with plenty to take home,
along with our usual books, crafts and tombola.
Help us to raise funds for restoration work on the Church, along with
improving facilities and much needed heating. The date for your
diary is Sat 15th Sept. 10a.m. to 12 noon
Autumn Yoga Retreat
19-21 October
Hosted by susanyoga
A weekend to slow down and find a real sense of peace, an
opportunity to recharge and chill out a little before winter as
we transition from one season to another.
Staying at the stunning Briarfields Hotezl on the North
Norfolk Coast with luxury accommodation included all
surrounded by beautiful countryside and views of the sea!
Places limited. Contact Susan for further details on
07776 440542 or e mail susanaberdeen07@gmail.com
I don’t really know where to start for September.
In the early part of August I thought absolutely
everything in the garden was dead. Luckily, not
absolutely everything but rather a lot so when it
cooled down a bit and rained rather a lot (all at
once is not so good) I did a wander round to check
any survivors. It was quite an eye-opener. The
shrubs were looking a bit dowdy but were still
green and perked up very quickly. The roses were
magnificent as were a couple of hardy fuchsias.
In fact, one of them which I had threatened with
composting a couple of years ago sprang into
fantastic life. Another good ‘doer’ is hypericum
(St John’s Wort). This comes in several forms,
shrubby, taller shrubby and ground cover. All
have bright yellow flowers that start in July and
can carry on for several weeks. The flowers are
followed by black berries and the birds don’t seem
to like them. The tall shrubby ones need to be
pruned hard in spring unless you want them to
stay tall of course, the shorter ones can be left to it
and the ground cover ones can be a bit thuggish
but are wonderful on an awkward bank where
mowing grass would be suicidal. They can all
suffer from a rust but this doesn’t seem to have too
much of an adverse effect. I have the shorter one
and prune off any straggly stems and it makes an
attractive little mound. Eventually it loses its
leaves but has been known to carry them right into
a mild winter. The trees, too, have weathered the
heat better than I thought. Obviously their roots
have gone down a long way in this sandy soil.
Even the fruit trees have done well. The apples
and pear trees I have produced bumper crops,
albeit with smaller fruits (so far – this is on the
deadline for the paper) and a huge June drop.
Finally in this Cook’s Tour I found that the
ornamental grasses loved this summer. All of the
five or six I grow have thrived, even the one in a
pot. That being the case why hasn’t the lawn
grass?!
I recently read an article by Monty Don on the
subject of getting the garden in the best possible
shape for summers like this one. First of all,
prepare the soil by digging in or just mulching
with lots of organic matter. The late Beth Chatto
wrote ‘The Dry Garden’ and then created the
gravel garden on the previous car park at her
garden in Essex, probably even drier than Norfolk.
Monty recommends shrubs like ceanothus,
perovskia, box, artemisia, cistus and plants like
grasses, stachys, santolina, lavender, rosemary and
agapanthus. He mentions sedum, verbena
bonariensis and agapanthus.I am happy that I have
most of his recommendations but must make an
effort to plant agapanthus and cistus. Most of
these plants will also do well in what we might
have as a typical English summer in these parts.
Further north and west and it’s a different story.
So having summed up my own situation for the
summer so far we get all too quickly to
September. It’s anyone’s guess what the weather
will bring but one thing is for sure, we shall more
than likely have to give the lawn a little tlc. All
the experts say don’t water grass as it will recover
and green up after some rain. To a point. Mine
has developed bright green grass patches but kept
the majority of the brown dead stuff. I know they
say that the leaves will die off but the roots will
survive but after quite a respectable amount of rain
it is rather obvious that nobody told my grass.
The best way to deal with it is to scarify it well
with a spring-tined rake then sow more seed. It
will then need water, hopefully rain, but if this
fails it’s worth giving it a really good soak. Every
two or three years it’s a good idea to spike it either
with a garden fork or a machine. If you do it with
a fork you certainly won’t need a gym after the
raking and spiking. Push the fork into the ground
about four inches deep and six inches apart. Then
top dress with a thin layer of compost and an
autumn feed. This will have to be brushed in
using a stiff broom – more exercise. If you can’t
get to do this in September all is not lost if you do
it in October and there’s probably more chance of
decent rain.
Other tasks once you’ve done the lawn and had a
lie down are a little gentler. Keep watering and
dead-heading flowers, including cutting down to
the ground perennial flowered stems. Roses will
need dead-heading as well and to save a bit of
time in October I tend to take a longer stem when
cutting roses as half-pruning in October is
recommended to avoid wind-rock. If you have
hedges of any sort now is the time to be clipping
them and conifers and evergreens can be planted
or moved this month. Again, this can be left until
October if necessary. One expert said that
clipping conifers or evergreens should be done in
October anyway, particularly the ones that don’t
regenerate when cut. Yew is better than most as it
will come back from hard pruning.
Plant spring bulbs – one of the year’s more joyful
jobs. Keep tulips and hyacinths until November
but look out for prepared hyacinths for Christmas
flowering. Once you have these, plant them in
pots and keep in the dark until the flower spikes
appear then bring them into a lighter area. One
good idea is to plant the bulbs in individual pots
then when they start to flower plunge all the ones
at exactly the same stage into a large container and
cover with moss. This looks like a real
professional job. September is the latest for
planting these bulbs so note to self – get on with it.
It’s harvest time in the veg plot but there isn’t a
great deal to plant apart from brassica plants. I
haven’t tried this before but have quite a spare bit
of ground and the seed merchants are putting
some great offers out for plants – this is at the time
of writing so by the end of August they may be
sold out but the ones to buy are definitely
overwintering onion sets either in September or
October.
That’s about it really for this month. Boy Julian
will be relieved I am not trying to take over the
entire paper again but as ever, keep weeding.
Diabetes UK
Tami from Wiltshire Farmfoods was our speaker
in August. She did a fantastic and informative
presentation before letting us sample some of the
food. Then Tami finished the rest of her
presentation and was warmly thanked by the
group. She is a great asset to Wiltshire Farmfoods
and extremely well informed.
At our next meeting, Monday September 10th, we
will have the Chair and secretary from the
Norwich & District Diabetes Youth Group as our
speakers. This group has an age range of 1 to 18
years, so the other end of the age scale to our
group! As usual, the meeting is at 10.15am at the
Pentecostal Church, Watton - whom we thank for
the generous use of their facilities.
For details of this, or any of our meetings, please
phone Helen 01953 884713, leave a message and
I will get back to you. Or you can email
rjwhrt56@btinternet.com
Community support for
local residents
We live in a large rural county that, for many,
is an excellent place to live and work but when
things go wrong they hit the most vulnerable in
our communities the hardest.
Community Action Norfolk (CAN) is a
Norfolk charity that works in partnership with
a number of other organisations to develop and
improve local community support. They’re
working alongside the Health Service’s
Supported Care team in North and South
Norfolk on a project to help people who have
just been discharged from hospital, and those who
are at risk of hospital admission, to find support
from within the community.
If, for example, someone needs to get back to health
after suffering an injury in a fall, or if they have a
wound or an infection, the Supported Care team,
nurses, physiotherapists and reablement
practitioners, will look after the patient’s medical
needs for a week or so until they either recover, or
are assessed as needing more, or different, care or
support. CAN has two Community Development
Officers who are working alongside the medical
teams across North and South Norfolk to find just
the right support for patients from local voluntary
and community organisations.
Tonya Winsley, one of the Community
Development Officers for CAN explains:
“We know, that, following a hospital stay, or a
medical episode that puts somebody at risk of
hospital admission such as a fall, some people,
particularly those in our community who are
elderly, frail or who don’t have friends or
relations to help out, do need some additional
support if they are to stay physically and
emotionally well, and independent for longer.
We often find that it’s basic local support that
people need to just get them back on their feet
that makes all the difference; grocery
shopping, help to prepare a hot meal or snack,
help to move a trip-hazard, such as a rug or
furniture, a lift to a local activity or event,
maybe dog-walking, or just somebody with
whom to share a hobby or a regular friendly
chat over a cuppa.”
Local charities, church groups, Parish
Councils, the Good Neighbour Scheme, local
businesses, community transport schemes and
individual volunteers can often rally round and
prevent somebody from going back downhill,
physically or emotionally;
Tonya says: “CAN is keen to hear from any
existing local groups that offer support to local
residents, so that we can pass on their details to
Supported Care’s patients, when appropriate,
and we also want to hear about any gaps;
support that people feel they need, but find that
it is either not offered, or not locally available.
CAN helps local organisations to grow and
develop services to meet the needs of,
particularly the most vulnerable, residents and
can also help people to set up groups where
there are gaps.”
For more information contact Susanne
Anderson or Tonya Winsley; email:
susanne.anderson@communityactionnorfolk.o
rg.uk;
tonya.winsley@communityactionnorfolk.org.u
k
www.communityactionnorfolk.org.uk
Fun, Friendship and Feel
Good Factor
Join us to sing some Songs from Abba to Jess
Glynne and anywhere in between Term Time
Only For Ladies Only
Starting Wednesday 12th September 2018
10am until 12noon at Watton Sports Centre,
Dereham Road, Watton IP25 6EZ
No cost involved No auditions No pressure to
perform Refreshments included
There are many benefits when it comes to
joining a choir; the social side, a chance to
make new friends and to meet others who have
an interest in music. Singing in a group has
scientifically been proven to be good for your
health.
“We are growing in confidence as individuals
and as a group!” “I like the challenge of taking
me out of my comfort zone”
Contact Jo on 07398035290 or email
jo@daisyprogramme.org.uk for more details or
a chat
Wayland Mens Shed
Finally we have some rain after the prolonged dry
heatwave we have been experiencing but whilst
the hot weather has been welcomed its intensity
has curtailed our activities here at Mens Shed and
several of our members have also been away on
holiday so things have slowed down somewhat.
Thanks to members Jezz Hookham and Brian
Lawrence our meeting place in Church Walk is
looking much brighter with a fresh coat of pain on
our windows and doors. We will continue with
our improvements at “The old School House” and
the next work in the pipeline will be to repair the
old Boundary wall at the front of the building that
has been damaged by vandals, fingers crossed this
will be done in the next week or two together with
some new guttering, all in an attempt to tidy up
our tired old building.
Due to the weather our garden Project has been
slow progress and my vision of having it ready for
the end of august is now looking less likely but
there is always next year.
A group of our WMS members attended the
“Wayland Agricultural Show” again this year with
8 members taking it in turn to man our stand in
what I am told was a barren marquee but an
enjoyable day was had by all in spite of the heat
and there was a constant flow of enquiries from
gentlemen interested in our group here in Watton.
Tuesday 7th August was the day a group of our
members and friends visited the “Gressenhall
Rural Museum” near Dereham, Its many years
since I last visited the museum and I was
pleasantly surprised to see how much it has grown
and improved and with so much to see and learn
about the local heritage of Norfolk and the
pioneering families that settled and worked here
before us. It also has some lovely walks and
gardens to see as well as a Cafe where prices are
very reasonable and a nice cup of tea and a cake
goes down well on a hot day. Its well worth a visit
so give it a try.
Our up and coming list of outings and activities is
as follows: 30th August a visit to Bressingham
Gardens & Steam Experience Museum * 18th
September, a coach trip to Bletchley Park (The
Code breakers) “ A few seats are available so give
us a call if you would like to come along. * 28th
September is our “Quiz & Chips” evening at our
Hall in Church Walk, 6.30 for 7pm. * 9th
December a visit to “West Tofts Church” for a
Xmas Carol Service. * 9th December, Is our
Christmas Dinner at Broom Hall. * Various other
events coming up so watch this space.
Our opening times at our meeting place ; The old
School House , Church Walk, Watton, are;
Monday and Wednesdays: 9.30am to 1pm. &
Fridays and Saturdays 10am to 1pm ( the
computer room is open), please note due to
various activities on rare occasions some days
vary the opening times. Visitor are always
welcome, the kettle is on so pop in for a cuppa
and a chat, give us a look, no obligation to join
if you don’t want to. That’s all for now.
Cheers, Richard our e mail :
waylandmensshed@gmail.com or tel:01953
881004.
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Great Hockham
Gardening Club
For our last meeting of the 2017/18 season we
had our annual social. This was hosted by long
time members Jane and Chris Dalton, who
always work very hard on these occasions. I’m
sure all members join me in offering them our
sincere thanks.
As is customary at these events everyone
brings along a plate of food to share. As you
might expect from a gardening club there is
always a high proportion of home grown
produce. As well as vegetables and fruit the
The New Year
Begins!
Strange to think of the new year starting in July,
but that is what it does for Inner Wheel clubs as
new Presidents begin their year of office and
new officers of clubs attend their District
meeting to talk and discuss the affairs of their
clubs. A common theme to most discussions
was the new rules about the data protection
Breckland Cats Protection
You have probably heard of the thyroid gland,
which can cause problems in some older cats.
The thyroid is made up of two glands located
on either side of the windpipe, at the base of
your cat's neck. These glands produce
thyroxine, a hormone which helps to regulate
the metabolic rate. Sometimes the thyroid
becomes overactive and produces excessive
amounts of thyroxine and this is known as
hyperthyroidism and it speeds up metabolism.
It can be diagnosed by a blood test. The signs
of hyperthyroidism is increased appetite and or
thirst; weight loss, hyperactivity and
restlessness; vomiting and diarrhoea; poor coat
condition; enlargement of the thyroid gland
and a fast heart rate. If left untreated,
hyperthyroidism will begin to affect other
major organs, such as the heart of the liver and
will eventually be fatal.
The treatment options include medication,
surgery or radiation and in some cases
feeding a veterinary diet. Drugs are
available that block the production of
Tha Ovington Crower
Hare yew gittin on tergitha, gittin yewsed tew
tha propa summer weatha?.
Well thet hot spell gi us tha charnse tew git tha
harvist in, an in gud time anorl. Thet worn’t
sich a gud crop tha year but thet dint need no
drying so we shud break evin I rekkun. Now
thas hed a bitta rearn on the land we shell sune
hefta git tha ole plow out an git stuck in. We’re
sold orl tha bales o straw orl reddy, strate orf
tha fild so we hent got enny cartin tew dew
neetha.
I wos goonta ter say thas bin orl quiet in tha
willage, but I forgot abowt tha yewshul Parish
Cownsil goo cart rearce down Chuch rood,
wot thar hev evra year.
Horry an me went up tha Horl cos thar wos a
bitta grub gooin, hent got no beer tho, so we
hatta hoss orf hoom an git a few bottles wot I
members are justly proud of the many
different varieties of herb they grow and the
novel ways they can be incorporated into the
many intoxicating dishes on offer. We were all
looking forward to a relaxing trip to the oldest
oak in the village, but for some reason we
didn’t get around to it. It’s a great shame we
didn’t go, as it is quite a well-known location.
Legend has it that it was a site of pagan
worship although it’s thought this activity fell
out of favour after the exceptionally cold
spring.
In April we were approached by a member of
the Wayland Show committee as to whether
we would be able to help out with their
horticultural and craft sections.
Some of the club members
expressed an interest and we,
with the help of an interested
non-member, took on the task.
The main difference between
the Wayland Show and the one
we used to run at Hockham
was that other people carried
out all the heavy lifting and
supply of equipment. The
whole thing went off extremely
well, but we think we might be
able to improve it next year!
Yes, we think we might be
doing it again.
After the judging the public
legislation and how these would affect the
keeping of members records and the way in
which publicity of events should appear. You
may notice that only forenames of members will
be included in my reports from now on!
Membership is always a subject for
discussion as some clubs close from lack of
new members, a common problem for many
organisations these days. Inner Wheel is a
great organisation and it's members seek to
provide fun, friendship and support for it's
members as well as fundraising for causes
local, national and international, so if you
are at all interested in becoming involved
do please contact me, Brenda on 01953
881792 or secretary, Pam on 01953
880904.
The first meeting of the new year for our
club was held at President Valerie's home
where we were greeted with drinks both
alchoholic and non and various nibbles
whilst some of our members settled to the
making of fascinators and corsages to
wear on Norfolk Day on July 27th when
we would wear them to celebtrate this
thyroxine and are usually in tablet form and
need to be given daily for life. Blood
samples need to be checked periodically to
ensure that thyroid levels are within the
normal range and, if not the dosage will
need to be adjusted. Surgery involves
removing one or both glands of the thyroid
under general anaesthesia. Radiation is an
irreversible treatment whereby cats are
injected with radioactive iodine which
destroys the abnormal thyroid tissue, while
leaving the normal cells unaffected.
A veterinary diet has recently become
available which contains low levels of
iodine and may help to normalise thyroid
levels. But it must be fed as the only source
of food with no access to other food,
including prey.
Each cat and owner is different, so it is
important to discuss the different treatments
options with your vet to decide what is best
for your particular cat.
Once a cat is treated he will return to normal
fairly quickly in most cases. If the disease has
been detected and treated early on, the cat
hed bin searvin up fer Norrige Cittys fust win.
I hefta gi’ tha cownsil thar dew, cos tha
rearcing wos pretty gud an thar wos a lotta goo
carts a hullin tharselves down tha hill. Cos orl
tha people wotchin wos hoopin fer a rite ole
smash up, but tha ole cowncil Chairmawtha
wos stood on boy Peter’s traila with wun o
them lowd speekas, an she kep evrywun in
orda, no wun dassn’t dew anything daft dew
else she wood’ve cum down like a tun o bricks
on thar hid. Thet hent in my natsher tew give
credit tew tha cowncil, but I gotta say thar did
orlrite. Tha Chairmawtha rekkun thy orta dew
it agin nex year, but she dint hev tew dew orl
the luggin tha bales abowt, wot meard the run
down tha hill a bit of a rare ole tittermatorta.
Ole Masta P hev bin in hospittle fer sevrul
days an I thort I orta goo an see how he ware
gittin on. I took tha bus cos thet dew stop
outside the Hospittle an yew dunt hev tew pay
come in to have a look. The two girls in the
picture, Elsa (left) and Lauren Chard, with
mum, come up to me and very unhappily
say, “We put two entries on the table this
morning and they are not there anymore.
Have you any idea as to where they have
gone?”
For each class in a section there is a 1st, 2nd
and 3rd prize. All the firsts are then
compared and an overall section prize is
awarded. We moved all the section overall
winners to a central table. My explanation
that they were both overall winners in their
respective sections turned sorrow to joy.
This was the first time I had attended the
Wayland Show and I must say that before I
went I would have been a bit daunted by
entering my stuff at such a prestigious event.
In fact those who contributed entries were
the same kind everyday folk as those who
entered the Hockham show. In fact some of
them were exactly the same people. So next
year we are looking for more members from
the club to contribute.
Our last meeting of this season will be on
Wednesday 12th September, our AGM. After
we have had our say there will be refreshments
provided and a slide show.
New members are always welcome. For
details visit our website at:
www.greathockhamgardeningclub.org.uk
Edward Szczepanowski.
event with lunch at Thetford Garden Centre.
We had a splendid lunch and caused a few
eyebrows to be raised but it was all good fun
and hopefully good publicity. This being the
very first Norfolk Day for the County we had
little time to decide on anything more
ambitious – keep an eye out for what we
decide to do next year!
Our next event is a BBQ in member Stella's
garden for members and partners, we hope the
sun keeps shining – but not quite so hot!
As mentioned in my last report we look forward
to two public events on October 26th when we
have a special Flower Arranging
afternoon and on November 4th when the
Martham Military Wives choir, The Bluebirds,
supported by the West End Waiters present an
afternoon concert to celebrate The Armistice.
Tickets for both will be in Mullengers at the
beginning of September.
As I write this it is actually raining, a welcome
change from all that heat and wasn't the storm
that struck on the evening of July 27th
spectacular! Enjoy the rest of your summer.
Correspondent Brenda
often lives several more years.
The cat in the photograph is Lucy, who
belongs to one of our volunteers. Lucy has the
opposite condition – she has hypothyroidism,
which means she does not produce any
thyroxine at all. It is a very rare condition in
cats. Lucy therefore has to have thyroxine
tablets every day of her life, to keep her alive
and healthy. However, she has learnt that if
she gobbles up her tablets by herself, she then
gets 2 Dreamies!! She is such a clever girl.
For help or advice, or if you need assistance
with the cost of neutering, please call us on
01842 810018. Rita Thompson.
tew park tha bus. Poor ole boy wos in a ward
wi sum otha ole boys wot wos orl done up in
bandages an hed thar arms an legs hung from
hooks in tha roof. “Cor Blarst” I say “Wos orl
up wi this lot, then” “Well” he say. “They wos
in tha pub an a coach load of Ipswich
supportas cum in an git orl uppity cos city hed
lorst agin an thar lot hed wun, thar kep
mobbing tha Norrige boys an sune thar wos a
rite ding dong an our boys cum orf wus, cos
thar wos a masterful lot of tha Ipswich boys,
so thar ended up in hare alonga me”
“Hare yew gittin on then ole partner?”
“Well I’m betterannerhebbin, so shud be hoom
afore Satdi, gotta see if City win fer wunce”
Well ths gittin leart arlier now so thet ownt be
long afore tha shops are full of Christmus
jollificashuns. I see tha parish lanterns shining
so its orf tew bed. Fare yew well tergitha, and
dunt fergit Dew yew kip a troshin. Boy Sid
The Wayland News September 2018 Page 6

Jewel of a play
for Boo and Hiss
This year’s production from the Boo and
Hiss Theatre Company is a jewel of a play.
The significance of that statement will
become clear at the end of the production.
Finding the right play for us is becoming
ever more time consuming, and Alan
spends a lot of time searching and talking to
publishers. Over the years he has built up a
good relationship with several publishers,
and their help in finding the right play has
been a great help. One of our problems is
finding a play with a large enough cast,
because we are in the very fortunate
position of having a strong and large
membership. This year’s play has 11
characters, a real mixed bunch.
So what have we found this year? After
reading several plays we picked “Play
Safe,” a very modern farce, with a
copyright date of 2016. You can’t get much
more up to date than that!
So, without giving too much away, what
is it about? It is set in the Fairlawn before you know you are in for a good now on sale at Mullenger’s Estate Agents
Retreat for retired and resting members night out, with laughs all the way. If you in Watton. All seats are reserved, so to
of the entertainment industry. But all is have not been before, then why not come get the best seats, book early.
not what it seems, and resting is not the and see what fun it all is. At only £6 a We have, as ever, all had great fun at
way to describe the goings on. And are ticket it is really good value. We can keep rehearsals. After all, that is what we do it
these people for real, or are they just our ticket prices low because we have all for. If you enjoy watching it as much
pretending to be what they seem at first good audiences, with many a complete as we have doing it we will all have a
meeting? And why are they looking for sell-out performance. great time. Hope to see you there.
the combination to a safe they do not Performance nights are Thursday 27th, As I am directing this year I will miss my
have? And who are these two young men Friday 28th and Saturday 29th of time on the stage, but I have really
who turn up, and why are they here? September at the Queens Hall. The bar is enjoyed directing again. They are a great
All will be revealed as the plot thickens, open before the show, when you can also bunch of people to work with, so thank
with many a twist along the way. order your interval drinks, during the you cast and thank you the audience.
If you have been to our productions interval, and after the show. Tickets are Keith Gilbert

hesitate to let us
Watton Country know as soon as
possible if you
Market are thinking
Watton Country Market has been on the about a custom
road over the last few weeks with ‘ Pop made item.
Up’ Markets all over the place! We We continue to
attended Carbrooke Flower Festival, The recruit new
Queens Hall for What’s on in Watton, Members so if
Great Ellingham Ted Fest and the you are
Scrappy Races at Ovington. We also interested in
continue to support our Market becoming a
Colleagues at the Wymondham and producer please
Downham Market Country Markets. Our call in and speak
green aprons are almost getting worn out, to Linda, our
but we are looking forward to attending Market Manager
Lancaster House in Watton on the 26th who will be able
August and we will be holding a special to explain all
Carnival Market on the 16th September! about
Despite the glorious summer weather we Membership. If you have not yet shopped our food producers hold a current
have enjoyed, it is already time to start with us, why not visit us and check out Certificate in Food Hygiene. We are
opening our Christmas Order Books and our range of locally produced baked always at the Christian Community
we will be happy to help with any goods, savouries, preserves, honey, eggs, Centre, every Wednesday morning
bespoke gifts you require or of course produce, plants and crafts. We can cater 8.30am – 11.30am, we are looking
festive food orders. Please do not for special dietary requirements and all forward to serving you.
The Wayland News September 2018 Page 8
St Margaret's
Church Breccles
Historic Font
The restoration of the Norman and medieval
font at St Margret's Church, Breccles Has
been completed. The fine detail of the
carving has now been revealed.
The carving on the East face is of four
figures under arches, perhaps the
Evangelists, on the North face blind
arcading, on the west face two Green Men
and on the South face foliate decoration.
The work was completed thanks to a £500
grant from AllChurches Trust.
Watton Evening WI
Our speaker at our meeting in July saw Julie
Porter display and instruct on how to make
clothes, bags and hats out of recycled
materials. The fabric from umbrellas,
tights, plastic bags and even mens ties were
all put to good use to produce skirts,
Christmas wreaths, rain hats/ capes, even
garden or tool bags were made from jeans
no longer able to be worn. It was absolutely
amazing that items could be recycled to
produce such high quality items. Definitely
a look back to WI origins of producing
things out of discarded, outdated, fabrics.
We will all look at old clothes and items in
a very different light with the view of
making something new. Such an
accomplished lady and very entertaining.
Members were invited to participate in the
competition for this month and this was won
by Sally with a hat made of recycled plastic
carrier bags and 2nd place was Jan and 3rd
was Steph. Those winning members
entering the monthly competition receive
points which are counted at the end of the
Watton Society
Watton Society visited a "Little Building
with a Big Story" and what a story.
Langham Dome's story began in 1918 with
the birth of the air force through to being the
closest British base to Berlin WWII.
Langham Dome is only a small part of what
was an important air base, covering the
North Sea Coastal Defences.
The presentation was very interesting,
extremely funny at times, and very well done.
A most worthwhile visit. Our next meeting is
at 7.45pm on Wednesday 19th September,
back at the Watton Christian Community
Centre when the speaker will be Mark
Reynolds "My life in Cartoons". Look forward
to seeing you all then. Look at our website and
posters for more information.
Visit to Wymondham Abbey
As part of its summer programme of outings
twenty three members of the Watton Society
visited Wymondham Abbey for an evening
guided tour on Wednesday, 18th July. Our
guide was waiting for us at the Abbey door
and when we were all assembled he told us
about the fascinating history of the Abbey.
This was followed by a walk around the
inside when our guide pointed out
interesting windows and sculptures,
amongst many other things.
After very enjoyable refreshments we
carried on our tour outside, looking at the
layout of the grounds and the herb gardens.
The old and new buildings have been
beautifully blended together. How lucky we
are to have this wonderful building so close
to Watton.
year and the overall winner is presented
with a prize.
As mentioned in last month’s Wayland
News – our Resolution of Mental Health
vote was taken to the National meeting and
our representative from Saham Toney WI
gave a comprehensive report. The motion
was discussed at the National Conference
and the vote carried (5945 For and 103
Against) the aim is to improve a better
understanding of Mental Health.
After our usual refreshments, notices were
given and Pam Morgan alerted the meeting
to a new community project ‘Love Norfolk,
Hate Waste’. Members were asked to sign
up to pick up 3 pieces of litter they come
across whilst out walking along our streets
and dispose of it responsibly. This is a
positive, active way to keep our streets tidy
and clean, again reminiscent to WI past
Resolution of Keep Britain Tidy. This is
something we can all achieve on a daily
basis making our environment cleaner and
more attractive, instilling a feeling of
wellbeing to each one of us aiding our
Mental Health.
During this month many Members braved
the high temperatures to walk along Stan’s
Walk to Griston in support of Associated
Countrywomen of the World (ACWW)
where donations were made in order to
participate.
To support Norfolk Day, the WI set up
Stone Painting and craft for children and
members of the public outside Wayland
House. I’m sure everyone enjoyed this
event.
The Book Club held its first meeting this
month. This was held in member’s peaceful
garden setting whilst enjoying strawberries,
cake and drinks whilst the nominated book
‘ Campari for Breakfast’ by Sara Crowe was
discussed and awarded points. The next
book nominated is ‘The Improbability of
Love’ by Hannah Rothschild and members
hope this will be a more enjoyable read.
It was definitely a busy month for us. In
addition the Lunch Club enjoyed delicious
food at the Hare & Barrel and the Craft
Group met for two sessions at 10am and
7pm to allow all those wishing to attend to
be able to do so.
So if you wish to know more about the WI
or would like to join us as a guest (guest fee
£3.50) please contact our Secretary, Carol
Robeson on 01953 881006 who would be
pleased to speak to you.
Watton U3A
Our speaker in July was Tony Winchester
from the Welney Wetland Centre. Tony has
been a volunteer at the centre for 5 years. In
total, they have ten centres across the UK,
and they manage over 1300 acres of
wetland grass, including 21% of the Ouse
Deadlines!
Page space is allocated strictly on a first
come, first served basis. 12 Noon on the
15th of the month preceding publication is
now the last date and time that copy will be
considered for inclusion. Arrival of copy
before deadline does not guarantee
inclusion, if you wish to be certain your entry
gets published, then please make sure it
arrives in plenty of time otherwise you may
Wash. They support over 20,000 water
fowl, 239 different birds, 30 mammals, 16
fish species, plus 20 different species of
dragonflies and 22 species of butterflies.
Tony took us through the seasons of the
year, giving details of when the above
species can be found on the wetlands in
each season.
In spring, the Hooper Swans and the
Bewicks, which have been overwintering
on the wetlands, return to their summer
quarters. The Hooper swans to Iceland, and
the Bewicks to Russia. Then the breeding
waders, such as the Drumming Snipes,
Lapwings and Avocets start to arrive. He
told us that they had Blackwing Stilts for
the first time last year, and that the
Blacktailed Godwit is now in decline. A
team of volunteers go out and collect the
eggs of the Godwit, and raise the chicks,
and then release them to return to their
native country of South Africa. They have
so far bred 60 chicks.
In the summer months Damselflies,
dragonflies and butterflies and thousands of
different species of moths can be seen. You
will also find lots of nocturnal wildlife,
such as different species of bats and barn
owls. Wild flowers such as the Marsh
Orchid and Purple Loosestrife flourish on
the wetlands.
In the autumn, the Mallards, Swans, geese
and ducks start to arrive for the winter.
Winter sees the arrival of birds such as
Ruffs, Spoonbills, and the Spotted
Flycatcher. The wetlands in East Anglia,
also supports lots of Cranes. Pintail Ducks,
Shovel Ducks and Mute Swans (which are
also owned by the Queen) can be found in
abundance. Water Voles and Brown Hares
can be seen throughout the year.
He finished his talk, by telling us that the
Ouse Wash is the most important wintering
site in Western Europe. A place that bird
lovers and wildlife enthusiasts should all
visit!
The speaker for September is Georgette
Vale as Lucilla Reeve.
The No1 pub lunch group will be going to
The Windmill at Great Cressingham on
Thursday 13 September. The No2 pub
lunch group will be going to The Swan at
Hillborough on Tuesday 25 September.
A group of members visited the St. Peters
Brewery and Hall at South Elmham earlier
this month. We had a very interesting tour
of the hall and brewery followed by a
delicious tea.
In October a visit has been arranged to RAF
Marham. Because it is for a limited number
another visit will take place in March.
Please contact our Membership Secretary,
Jacqui Cummings 01953 881716, if you
would like to become a member of the
Watton U3A, or would like further details.
still be disappointed.
While I have until now, made every effort to
accommodate everyone, it is likely that
there will be an increasing number of
disappointed contributors as (in the case of
this paper) I have to revisit the layout several
times and reduce font size in order to
accommodate later contributors.
Please take note that I will be much stricter
about this in future and not compromise the
readability of The Wayland News in a vain
attempt to keep everyone happy!
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Watton Churches Together September website (www.stnp2036.org) must be
St. Mary’s Church, Watton The Wayland Norfolk Day + 2 completed in full. You do not have to be the
www.stmaryswatton.org @ St Mary’s Watton on 29th July owner of a plot of land in order to submit a
Follow us @StMarysWatton Partnership NORFOLK
proposal, but in that case, you will need to
provide evidence of the landowner's
If I can be of help to you please do not hesitate to contact me, The Opening of the Sensory Garden at
Skies of blue, fluffy clouds float by. agreement to that.
on 01953 881439, I shall be available at church on Tuesdays Wayland House on September28th will be
Green pastures fresh. Sites that were reviewed by Breckland
between 10.30am and 12 noon - Gerry Foster followed on the 29th by the opening of the
Poppies red, faces up, tall and proud. Council in its Strategic Housing Land
Autumn exhibition “A Feast for Autumn” at the
Open for Visitors Wednesday 10.30-3.00pm Wayland Dragonfly Gallery. While this will be
Dew drops glistening. Availability Assessments of 2014 and 2015
Thursday 10-12.30pm. Deer dancing. and have not since been granted planning
an open, mixed media exhibition, the general
1st, 3rd & 4th Wednesday at 9.30am Holy Communion No ceilings. permission will be considered if put forward,
theme will be the colours, the weather, the
2nd Wednesday Morning Worship Vistas in abundance. even if Breckland Council deemed them non-
scenery and the foods of Autumn. We will
Tractors slow, like armies marching through preferred, but still require completion of this
Thursdays 5.00pm - 5.30pm Parish Prayers welcome all styles and media from textiles to
freshly turned earth.
oil painting, from miniature craft items to large form.
Saturdays 9.30am - 10.00am Parish Prayers Life new, with birds soaring to the heavens. In addition to this call for sites, the
5.00pm - 6.00pm Prayer & Praise wood turning or mosaics. If you are an artist
Sun scorching, winds soft. Neighbourhood Plan Work Group, acting on
Sundays 10.00am-11.30am ADventure-free for 0-16 yr and would like to take part, contact Jan on
The sea near, comforting in its contour. behalf of the Parish Council, may choose to
881709. There will be a Private Viewing on
Re-starts 9th September Saturday 29th September.
Quiet and calm, Norfolk. contact landowners, their agents and
Breakfast - Crafts - Games - Faith in Jesus Teaching God’s Garden. developers to invite proposals for specific
In November we will hold a commemorative
Church Office opens Tues, Wed & Thurs 9am-1pm Exhibition for the end of the First World War– By Tina Kiddell. Mayor of Watton sites they are aware of.
Tel: 01953 881252 email:wattonchurch@gmail.com ‘Wayland Remembers’. More details next Please note that information submitted will be
A Congregation of 92 from St Mary’s and the made available in the public domain and will
Sun 2nd 8.00am Holy Communion month. benefice of Ashill, Saham Toney, Carbrooke
Our Christmas Exhibition is ‘Deck the Halls’. not be treated as confidential.
10.00am Holy Communion and Ovington joined in the celebration of This Call for Sites will run from 17th August
Sun 9th 8.00am Holy Communion We would like to Deck the Dragonfly Gallery Norfolk Day at a “Songs of Praise” Group
with a wide range of gifts and crafts and cards 2018 till 18th October2018.
10.00am Informal Holy Communion Service on 29th July, 2018. The service Proposals shall be returned by e-mail to
as well as painting . We have always been able included poems written about Norfolk which
Sun 16th 8.00am Holy Communion to provide our community with some unique stnp2036@gmail.com
10.00am Holy Communion were read aloud with hymns to suit. The Mayor It shall be clearly understood that the Parish
festive gifts and seasonal cards which cannot be Tina Kiddell read the first poem written for her
2.30pm Café Stop at the Blenheim Centre found elsewhere in the town. More details an Council shall not be obliged to accept any or
Civic Service which captured the very essence all preferred sites beyond a number that
Sun 23rd 8.00am Holy Communion application forms from Wayland House. of our beloved County. It was a special day for achieves Breckland Council's housing
10.00am 4th Sunday at 10 September/October/November are food festival all of us with bunting and flags made by the
months and we are planning a really special allocation for the Parish, or that specified in
12 noon Holy Baptism children adorning the church. Not forgetting the the Neighbourhood plan, if higher. The
6.30pm Choral Evensong event which we hope to hold in Thompson’s perfect finale of tea and Norfolk Shortcake after
lovely new Community Hall with a celebrity assessment of each site will be conducted by
Sun 30th 8.00am Holy Communion the service. an independent group (AECOM).
guest and a cake decorating competition. We It makes me so proud to be living in this
10.30am Group Service want to plan a really fun evening but we also The final method of assessment will be
at SS P & P Church, Carbrooke glorious County! Lorraine Eldridge, Organist St published later and those who submit
want to raise some funds to help pay for the Mary’s Watton
core costs which support all the very successful proposals will be informed of the final
Watton Methodist Church assessment criteria before an assessment
www.wattonmethodist.btck.co.uk projects like the Memory Café, the Men’s Shed,
begins.
Every Wednesday the Church is open for quiet reflection and the Job Club, the Gallery, Tourism events and
so on, without which we would not be able to
Saham Toney In accordance with the Saham Toney Housing
prayer between 10.15am & 11.30am. It’s your quiet place. write funding bids and support projects to their Needs Assessment which was published in
At 10.30am there is a half-hour Midweek Service in the Large conclusion. We will also hold a marketplace at Neighbourhood March 2018, proposed sites should ideally
provide at least an element of one and two-
Vestry led by the Minister or a Church Member. the event where people who produce locally
Sun 2nd 10.30am Miss J Woor
6.30pm Revd B Winner
sourced, food related good such as jams and
chutneys can book a stall. More information
Plan - Call for bed roomed properties.
If you have aspirations for alternative uses of
land other than residential housing, then we
Sun 9th 10.30am Rev B Winner
6.30pm Revd A King
next month.
Sites would also like to hear from you. In
To strengthen the Saham Toney Neighbourhood particular, we would welcome details of land
Sun 16th 11.00am Town Carnival Service Plan it has been decided to allocate sites in it - that you may wish to see taken forward to
6.30pm Mr A Warby What’s on at St i.e. decide which are the most suitable sites in provide wider community benefit.
Sun 23rd 10.30am Mrs E Warby the village to fulfil our housing target till 2036. Those considering making proposals should
6.30pm Local Arrangement Mary’s Church, This has the unanimous approval of the Parish bear in mind that any potential land which is
Sun 30th 10.30am Revd B Winner Council and is fully supported by all three of not put forward at this stage may not be
6.30pm Revd C Shanganya
Watton our consultants. subsequently considered for allocation during
Thursday 6th Sept 10.00am Thursday Chat a In accordance with a key principle of the Plan - the period of the Plan i.e. 2019 - 2036.
Roman Catholic Community social coffee morning at St Mary’s Church, all that the right type of housing in the right places Additionally, sites can only be proposed for
Each Sat 5.30pm Mass at Watton Methodist Church welcome is welcomed - this will provide more certainty allocation if they are demonstrably
ADventure restarts Sunday 9th September to the Parish Council, villagers, landowners, deliverable and this is a matter which should
St. Nicholas’ Church, Ashill 10.00am-11.30am free for 0-16 years. Breakfast land agents and developers alike, as to where be addressed address in submissions.
Sun 2nd 10.00am Lay Led Worship & Sunday Funday - Crafts - Games - Faith in Jesus Teaching and development may take place throughout the Any site allocation in the final version of the
Sun 9th 9.30am Family Holy Communion continues each Sunday term time only. Plan's life to 2036, and on what scale of what Neighbourhood Plan will establish the
Sun 16th 9.30am Morning Worship Mondays 10th, 17th, 24th September 9.30am type it will be. principle of development of the land in
Story Bags at St Mary’s Church for parents and Site allocation involves a detailed, fair and question for housing development, subject to
Sun 23rd 9.30am Holy Communion
preschool children during term time only. objective assessment of all identified sites, normal planning requirements and
St. George’s Church, Saham Toney Mondays 10th, 17th, 24th September1st using criteria that determine the acceptability of permission, and compliance with criteria set
Sun 2nd 11.00am Lay Led Worship Watton Rainbow Brownies at St Mary’s Church the site in relation to Local and Neighbourhood out in a plan policy dealing with that
Rooms Plan policies as well as infrastructure, allocation.
Sun 9th 11.00am Family Holy Communion
for girls aged 5-7 years. The Rainbows will be environmental and other considerations. After completion of the site allocation
Sun 16th 11.00am All Age Worship process the Neighbourhood Plan will be
meeting each Monday at St Mary’s Church The reasons for doing this were explained at the
Sun 23rd 11.00am Holy Communion during term time. village presentation on 14th August, but if you updated to reflect the results and will include
S.S. Peter & Paul’s Church, Carbrooke Rainbows1stwatton@hotmail.com or look on were unable to attend that, you can find the draft policies for preferred sites. A public
Facebook presentation and more information on site consultation exercise will follow, and
Sun 2nd 10.30am Family Holy Communion
The August Winner of the 100 Club Draw was allocations on our website (www.stnp2036.org). comments from villagers, Breckland Council
Sun 9th 10.30am All Age Worship number 4 Jill Conie and other relevant organisations will be
As part of a process to identify potential sites
Sun 16th 10.30am Holy Communion Please note there will be NO Cinema at St anyone can put forward site(s) for considered before finalising the plan.
Sun 23rd 10.30am Lay Led Worship Mary’s in September but films will be shown consideration. For a site to be included in the Any questions relating to this Call for Sites
Sun 30th 10.30am Group Service of Holy Communion again in October. assessment the pro-forma given on our shall be addressed to stnp2036@gmail.com
St John the Evangelist Church, Ovington
Sun 2nd 9.30am Holy Communion
Sun 16th 10.30am Harvest Festival
Sun 23rd 6.00pm Hymns for a Summer Evening

All Saints Church, Threxton

Our service at All Saints Church Threxton will
be on Sunday 2nd September at 10.30a.m.
A warm welcome to everyone.

Dereham Indoor
Bowls Club
With the winter season on its way in mid September, anyone
interested in playing Bowls the Coaching Team are in
attendance on Sundays from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Whilst a Club
official is at the Club on Tues and Thursday mornings to
answer any questions. The Club have eleven leagues during the
week. Three roll ups and Three Saturday sides in county
leagues, One Ladies and Two men's.
The Wayland News September 2018 Page 10
Shipdham &
District Book Group
At our July meeting we discussed Bad
Blood a memoir by Lorna Sage academic,
Professor of English at UEA, literary
critic and much more. It was written when
Sage had terminal cancer. Her own
experience is divided into three sections
focusing on her grandparents’ marriage,
her parents’ marriage, and her
adolescence culminating in her own
marriage following her seemingly
unexplained pregnancy at 16 followed by
graduating with her husband from
Durham University. During World War
II, she and her mother lived with her
mother’s parents in Hanmer vicarage
while her father was in the army. After his
return and the death of Sage’s grandfather
and thus the loss of his house, the family
moved to a council estate on the edge of
the village. During Sage’s teenage years,
when she was at school in Whitchurch,
over the English border, the family
purchased a home nearby. The narrative
gives an account of the life of a
dysfunctional, eccentric family.The most
outrageous characters are Sage’s
grandparents who lived in a state of
constant war, marked by “murderous
rows” when they were still talking to each
other, nonstop vilification to anyone
within earshot after direct communication
had ceased. Her philandering grandfather
had a scar on his face from his wife
attacking him with the carving knife when
he came home drunk. Both of Sage’s
grandparents felt exiled in Hanmer, her
grandfather because a small village in
Flintshire offered no ntellectual scope, her
grandmother because it offered none of
the creature and social comforts she
loved.
The book met with mixed reactions.
Favourable comments included: it was
admirably and brutally honest; it brought
back many memories such as rationing
and being mortified by relatives; the fact
that she said she couldn’t be pregnant
because she wasn’t, when she was and the
prose was rich and beautifully expressed,
the latter remark from some who disliked
the book. Less favourable were:
monotonous; disliked the dreadful
grandfather who appeared to take up 50%
of the book; difficult to read; possibly an
attempt by Sage to show her acheivement
despite a bad start and it inspired no
memories. Most were interested in the
fact that some of the early detail came
from her grandfather’s diaries given to
Sage by her father after her mother’s
death. This included his affairs and
confirmed the grandmother blackmailing
him for nearly the whole of his stipend by
threatening to reveal all to the Bishop,
thus the family lived in poverty and
squalor,
The book discussed on 15th August was
Miss Garnet’s Angel by Salley Vickers.
When a friend dies the retired spinster
school teacher Julia Garnet goes to stay in
Venice where a lifetime of caution is
challenged. She encounters the paintings
in the local church which tell the story of
Tobias and the Angel. The ancient tale of
Tobias, who travels to Media unaware he
is accompanied by the Archangel
Raphael, unfolds alongside Julia Garnet's
contemporary journey. As she unravels
the story's history, Julia's own life is
thrown into question becauser, like the
shifting sea-light of Venice, nothing here
is quite as it seems.
The views expressed at the meeting were
so diverse there is insufficient space here
to express them all. They ranged from
loving the book so much having to ration
the reading so it was not finished too
quickly, or wanting to read it again
immediately, to being bored or not
understanding so giving up and not
finishing it. Some loved the characters,
old and new, whilst others found them
complex and unbelievable. There were
those who liked the parallel stories, some
even prefering the old tale of Tobias and
the Angel from the Apocrypha to the
more modern whilst others found it
confusing. We did find it difficult to place
in time with discussion on when the
Italian currency was changed, later than
we thought, and the doubts ove reference
to mobile phones, which appeared earlier
than we thought. Possibly the key to such
divergence comes from Salley Vickers
work as an analytical psychotherapist and
lectures on links betweenh literature and
psychology. It was an excellent meeting.
For the meeting on 19th September we
are reading The Essex Serpent by Sarah
Perry.
Mayors Musings
By Cllr Tina Kiddell
Wow, what a month its been. Busy busy
busy. There is so much positive energy
floating around Watton at the moment, it
must be the glorious weather.
Things are definatly on the up in town. You
could feel it at the sports centre car show
which was on the 22nd July, it was an
incredibly hot day and there was an
amazing amount of people soaking up the
sunshine and enjoying the cars on display. It
was such a success that they will be
planning another one next year. Look out
for the date when it is released. It is good to
support local events. We are trying our best
to improve the events and put as many on as
we can, giving the public things to do for all
ages. On this note, don’t forget to buy your
tickets for my charity ball, which is proving
to become a hot date for your diary.
Our flags have gone up in town and they
look brilliant, we are compiling a list of
people who would like to see them on their
buildings along the high street, it is my hope
to have one on every building. We will look
to buy more next year. They were put up in
time for our first Norfolk day on the 27th
July. I was lucky enough to be asked to read
out my Norfolk poem at the church service at
St Marys which was a celebration of all
things Norfolk. It was a beautiful service that
made me feel incredibly proud to live in such
a fine county.
Sunday 5th was the wayland show, which
was another proud day for me in that I got to
meet lots of wonderful two-legged people
and a fair few four legged ones, animals that
is! It was a real celebration of how great our
agricultural heritage is in the wayland area
and many thanks go to Claire Bowes and all
the organisers of such a wonderful day for all
of Norfolk. I will definatly be going again
next year.
Monday 6th saw me along with Pc Austin
Clarke and the cadets and their leaders and a
few council staff members work tirelessly in
the scorching sun to achieve a DIY SOS
transformation on the memorial garden. I
have to say it looks amazing Tesco’s
provided refreshments and Jewson’s supplied
some materials, many many thanks to all that
helped bring this to fruition. Again, it made
me very proud to belong to this community.
I hope the sun is still shining and I will catch
up with you next month. Don’t forget to
come and see me on the market.
Letter from
Australia
By Chris O'Connor
Such is the vastness of Australia that
where I live (Adelaide South Australia) we
are currently encountering a wet, cold
spell. In the north of the nation (Darwin)
the temperature is a very pleasant 28
degrees. Now I know 28 degrees sounds
rather warm in England but you have to
understand that hot in Australia is when
the midday temperature reaches 38 and
decides to hover there for many hours. Last
summer we had a period where the
mercury blasted to 45 and it was like
walking into an oven. That was in
Adelaide. In Darwin during summer the
temperatures goes to 32 and then they have
monsoon rain with 98% humidity. How far
apart are we? 1,800 miles. Oh and by the
way, New South Wales (600 miles from
me) is in drought. Go figure.
While you may be complaining about the
heat we are moaning about how cold it is.
Homes in Australia are generally not built for
the cold. Because most of the time is it warm
to hot; our homes tend to be designed with
air conditioning in mind rather than a nice
log fire. Oh how I miss them.
And because we have air conditioning we
use that to keep us warm to simply by
flicking the switch to warm rather than
cool. Mind you we are not boasting about
it. Australia has the highest energy costs in
the world and many people, particularly
those on a pension or unemployed are
finding it hard to pay their bills. A recent
report found that at least 15% of people in
Australia struggled to pay their energy bill
simply because prices have rocketed
almost 300% in the past three years. And
of course the government is useless in
trying to reign in the costs. The energy
companies are raking in billions while
people can’t heat or cool their homes.
Because of a somewhat temperate climate
when it does get cold we whinge and bitch
like there is no tomorrow. Each morning at
7.30 I take my dog for a walk and a big run
in a nearby dog park. And guess what the
topic of conversation is? How cold it is.
Admittedly there are occasions when there
is a frost on the ground and strangely it is
we pathetic humans who whine, the dogs
run and play and don’t even notice it. As I
write this the temp is hovering around 15
and I have my heating blasting away. Yes
I’m probably a wimp but I like to say it is
my aging bones that necessitate the
warmth.
Having said that I could move if I could
afford it. We have a state called
Queensland and many pensioners have
sold up and headed there simply because
the weather is warm most of the year round
and they can walk their dogs along pristine
beaches each day rather than an enclosed
dog park in suburbia. The only problem
they have is that they are in the tropical
zone so they do tend to get some rather
devastating floods. A series of floods hit
Queensland beginning in November 2010.
The floods forced the evacuation of
thousands of people from towns and cities.
At least 90 towns and over 200,000 people
were affected. Damage initially was
estimated at around A$1 billion before it
was raised to $2.38 billion. There were 33
deaths Three-quarters of the council areas
within the state of Queensland were
declared disaster zones.
So as you can see Australia is a nation of
constant changes and like you we complain
when the temperature does not suit or
lifestyle. Come visit one day you might be
surprised. Although the jet lag will knock
you flying for 3 or 4 days before you can
start to enjoy it. Take care in the heat.
Bradenham and
District
Horticultural
Society
Gardeners everywhere have been celebrating
the rain which has come at last! Now it is
back to mowing lawns and keeping up with
the weeds...
Thursday August 16th saw Dr Ian Bedford
giving us a talk about butterflies: their
extraordinary life-cycle and the huge variety
of species including some who are
endangered. Members were able to learn
about what to grow to attract, feed and
shelter these beautiful visitors.
Our Autumn Show on September 1st is the
culmination of planning, sowing - and finally
reaping the rewards of all the hard work.
Vegetables, fruit and flowers jostle with
preserves, photography and crofts. Come
and see, have a cup of tea, meet and chat with
the members! Hall opens at 11am with last
entries by 1pm at the latest. Open to the
viewing public from 3.30pm.
Future dates (members only)
Thursday September 20th Judges Dinner at
The Necton Windmill; Thursday October
18th Plant swap, nibbles and wine & AGM ;
Thursday November 15th is also open to non
-members (details available soon)
Look out for our updates on Facebook at
Bradenham Community Hub Marianne
Kilmartin Chairman 01362 820744 Laurene
Henderson Publicity Officer 01362 821164 /
07942 820590
Rotary Umbrella
Festival
As announced in June, Watton Rotary Club
are holding a Rotary Umbrella Festival,
when plain white umbrellas can be purchased
for £10 - to be decorated however you wish,
and then entered- by giving in your entry
form or sending an e- mail - by the closing
date, August 31st.
All decorated entries will then need to be
brought along to the Watton Christian
Community Centre...WCCC...for display and
for the public to judge, on Saturday morning
Sept. 15th, the day before the carnival. They
should be brought along between 9 and 10
am, and will be on display from 10 am to
4pm for the public to choose the winners in
the Junior and Adult categories.
The winners will be announced at a cheese
and wine evening at the same venue ,from
6pm till 8pm the same day.
We now have an invitation from Watton
Carnival Committee for the umbrellas to be
paraded at the Carnival on Sunday 16th
September, and we are hoping to attract a
high turnout. Further details will be given at
the Festival on Saturday 15th September
regarding time, meeting point etc. at the
Carnival on Sunday 16th September..
Over 100 umbrellas have now been sold, but
a few are still available from either of the
following:
Ivan Chubbock Garage Services, Shipdham
IP25 7RR Monday -Friday 8.30 to 5.30.
Bowles and Walker, Breckland Business
Park, Watton IP25 6UP Monday - Thursday
8, 30 - 5.30.
All proceeds will be donated to Prostate
Cancer UK and other local Rotary charities.
Keep your eyes open for decorated umbrellas
which will shortly be displayed in several
Watton High Street shops!
Also you can email
rotaryumbrellafestival@gmail,com and see
www.virgingiving.com/fund/
rotaryumbrellafestival
The Wayland News September 2018 Page 11
Stewart 'Bob the Do you use a
Wood-burning/
Builder' Dickson Multi-fuel Stove
Tribute by Alison Dickson
Stewart was born in 1959 to Joyce nee Worby and
or Open Fire?
If you do, you could be part of
Robert Dickson in a Tenement flat in Station Road
the pollution problem which
Dumbarton Scotland.
can have an impact on your
Stewart was not a good sleeper as a baby, after many
local air quality, but most of us
nights of screaming his grandad suggested a drop of
would not be aware of this and
whiskey to be added to his bottle of milk. For the
this is why the government
first time since his birth he slept through the night
have highlighted “BurnRight”
and so soundly Robert overslept.
and the role of professional
Most people who knew Stew were aware that he had
chimney sweeps in it’s ‘Clean
a love for the gee gees. He was an early starter as his
Air Strategy’.
grandad Dickson would get him to pick the horses
We (Breckland Brush Chimney
each Saturday, he also introduced Stewart to cards
Sweep - 01953 881579) know it
and Stew loved poker.
is our duty to share information with our customers on
The family moved to Thompson as work was hard
how to get it right when lighting and operating a wood-
to come by in Dumbarton and there was a building
burning/multi-fuel stove or open fire and highly
boom going on in sunny Norfolk. By this time
recommend that our customers visit the
Stewart was 6 and started attending Thompson
www.burnright.co.uk website for some extremely
primary school where he met his first best friend
valuable advice and information.
Dougie.
as he was a rather clever chap. His careers teacher Some useful tools that you may consider purchasing are
They had a lot to do with each other for many years
wanted him to go into banking which would have been a :-
and even ended up in the same class at Watton
quite apt as he was a good money investor and advisor * flue pipe thermometer - this will show that your stove is
Secondary Modern School.
to others. burning at it’s best temperature.
Stew and Dougie would go shooting rabbits at
He did very well at school and went on to Kings Lynn *moisture meter - to check the moisture levels in the
Dougie's and spend a lot of happy times walking Sabre,
college. From around the age of 12 he started working wood that you are burning,
Stews dog through the battle area
at a DIY in Thetford and Brandon. He then had a run the optimum being less than 20% measured on the inside
Stewarts Mum Joyce came from Thompson so he had
of bad luck job wise before his main occupation a of a split log.
his Nanny and Grandad Worby and most of his Aunt's
transport manager which he did for many years. He *stove fan - this is powered by the heat from your stove
and Uncles there along with his cousins. He was
then began driving for a safety company and after and does not need any batteries or power and very
always closest to his cousin Dawn and they spent a lot
travelling backwards and forwards to Norwich for effectively mixes the hot air rising from the stove and into
of time together. Their parents made the close
many years got a job locally at Adcocks. ,We also at your room.
connection as brother and sister married brother and
the time had the village florist so he divided his time Here are some “Burnright” Do’s and Don’t’s that you
sister, Dawn's Mum Lily being the only survivor
between both businesses until we both took early may find useful.
Dawn and Stewpot were close right up to his passing
retirement. Do’s
Although Thompson was now the family home
Stewart was a member of many clubs in the town as he Bring the stove to operating temperature quickly and try
Scotland wasn't forgot about as every summer holiday
lived in Watton from the age of 16 due to his parents to keep it there; Use dry wood - 20% moisture or less
he went up there to stay for six weeks, Nanny Dickson
sadly separating. (look out for the ‘Ready to Burn’ logo), from suppliers;
used to have lodgers so Stews love of food developed
Pool team at the Bull, ,Watton Twinning Association Use the manufacturer’s recommended fuels; Have your
and custard was his favourite puddy as he call it.
where he has been the chairman in the past and a chimney swept regularly; Store and stack your logs so
He used to run the errands, shopping etc for his nanny
member for 26 years, Watton Thursday club and more they are well ventilated; Use a thermometer, moisture
and then go to the pictures and stay there till lunch, go
recently the Wayland Show Committee. We both meter and stove fan to help improve efficiency, save
home eat and then go back if it was a good film. He
started as judges and became committee members money and reduce pollution; Fit a carbon monoxide
watched Blackbeard's Ghost in double figures! He
running the horticultural side then the latter years Stew alarm. It is common-sense which could save your life.
remained a lifelong Dumbarton supporter, some say
helping on the horse section If you have an older or inefficient stove or one that is too
the only one!
Our twinning family are part of our family,. We powerful, consider replacing it with a modern efficient
Stewarts love of motor racing developed early as his
couldn't have done better as what Anna says about model. You will instantly begin to save money and burn
Dad worked for Modus and they had their own racing
Stewart proves. cleaner.
team. He even got to have a flight in the helicopter with
Anna flew from Hamburg and back just to see him for Do Not’s
Mo Harness In our teens we used to do the lap tower as
a few hours as it happens he was rather poorly that day. Don’t close off the air to ‘slumber’ the fuel for long
it was manual then at Snetterton and when we were a
This is the email she sent on her return to Hamburg. periods or overnight; Don’t use large logs - 4 to 6 inch /
bit older we both worked the bar. I remember working
So many things I wasn't able to say today 100 to 150mm diameter are best; Don’t burn wood or coal
the 24 hour touring car's one year together. By this time
That I love you. You are family to me and that I feel on open fires in Smoke Control Areas; Unless you have
Stewart was also great friends with Brett and Steve.
closer to you and Alison than to people I am related to. just lit or just refuelled the fire, don’t allow smoke to
Whilst Brett and Stewart were at Watton Secondary
That I loved being a kid around you to joke and play come from the top of the chimney; Don’t buy a stove
they joined every club possible as one of the main
with you. You have the biggest heart and it's just unfair which is too big (too powerful) for the room. You will get
advantages was that you got to go in first for your
that you have to go now too hot and be likely to shut the air controls too much.
lunch. Always a positive for Stew They both did very
You deserve ten more life times of happiness and joy The burning temperature will drop, fuel is wasted and
well at school,, goody two shoes is what they were
Seeing you today broke my heart and I hate that there pollution increased.
referred to! To this day along with Steve and Dougie
is nothing I can do. All I can do is thank you for all the Don’t be tempted to fit or alter any part of a chimney or
best mates.
wonderful memories you have created for me solid fuel system yourself.
I met Stewart not at school but in the Bull Hotel
I wish you'd still be around for to dance at my wedding Don’t mix smokeless fuel and wood as you won’t get the
Watton.,I wasn't allowed to go to the pub till I was 18
and meet my kids because I'd want them to meet you best from either and it can create problems.
but friends of mine felt sorry for me and asked my
I hope we meet again in another life, in heaven or Don’t burn plastic waste or treated waste wood. It stinks
Mum if I could go to the folk club that met at the Bull
where ever we are going and it is toxic.
on a Monday night, they were told as long as I
I will miss you with all my heart Love Anna To book an appointment to have your chimney swept, call
wasn't drinking I could go. Consequently I would go
Who can forget Bob the Builder at Watton Carnival us on 01953 881579 or 07966 298777
straight in the lounge bar and have a drink with Stewart
every year, the kids and adults loved his presence, Breckland Brush Chimney Sweep.
Brett and Steve. I was 17, we went everywhere
together. Once I was 18 the clubbing began Sampson What an entertainer he was.. As well as being a member of the National Association
We've had some brilliant times on outings party's and of Chimney Sweeps & a HETAS Installer and Sweep;
and Hercules was a favourite followed by a Zacks as
club nights with the Thursday club as you can imagine we are also recommended by and linked to the Thatch
there used to be a van on the car park.
Just friends for years and years. I then went away to we've had a good social life together and hopefully Advice Centre on www.thatchadvicecentre.co.uk for
have succeeded in giving something back to the invaluable advice if you own a thatch.
work at the Blakeney Hotel once I came home our
relationship developed from friends to lovers as the community.
song goes! Stew also belonged to a local poker group and enjoyed
Married on his 25th Birthday Stewart knowing I a flutter on the horses a member of Fakenham for Family Matters Keyworker
couldn't have children. We all know that he would several years and a follower of point to point racing. So
have made a brilliant dad, instead an excellent Uncle, life has never been dull.
wanted for Watton
Godfather and friend to all. My Mum used to say I Thompson became part of our life on retirement as I Please, let’s together be part of this funding opportunity!
didn't need children as I married a big kid. You never helped with blossom and yarn Stew found himself on On the weekend of the 6th and 7th of October, the St Mary's
heard him utter a bad word about anyone, didn't swear carpark duty He did a very good job as he was back Church community at Watton, are inviting anyone and
two years later! So St Martin's fund raising team was everyone to come together to raise the funds for a ‘Families
and didn't like others to swear, Referred to as a true
gentleman. Yes we did like a drink in our early days added to the list! Matters Keyworker’.
but who didn’t and in the later years a pint and a G and I couldn't have been prouder of him, how he helped With the support of a community management group, they
with both my parents illnesses while dealing with his will join up what’s happening for Watton families in
T he was anyones!!
He loved his holidays, we had lots just the two of us own parents deaths. He carried on helping me care for partnership with all Town organisations including Watton
and made many friends along the way When he was 40 my Dad even though he was ill but didn't know what it Churches Together, from the springboard of St Mary’s, the
was at the time. Little did we know how serious the Children’s Centre, the current nurseries, schools and other
it was decided instead of a joint party with Steve and
Brett we would all go on holiday together, We went the cancer was. activities for children and young people. Indeed, also aiming to
once and it carried on for nearly 10 year's. So many He beat it the first time round. After his treatment we work in partnership to break through and bring about change
did make the most of the 5 months and did alot of that’s going to make a positive difference.
happy memories.
He was brilliant at finding villas and they got more and traveling around England Scotland and Wales then We read the traditional African proverb “It takes a village to
more luxurious for less money every year! back to the devastating news that the cancer was back raise a child”, which has been widely quoted when examining
in 3 different places. the partnerships required during the maturation of our youth.
Poor Clive never did get his ice cream sundae a
promise for every long walk we took and bless him he No one deserves this awful disease let alone Stewart so Our “village” has never been more necessary than it is today.
fell for it every time! now it's time to sleep the long sleep My hero has We live in a fast-paced, instant information, pressure-packed
fought his last battle with honour. God bless and keep world, yet where loneliness is rife and support often lessening
He loved young people's company and my best friend
Shirley's family became our family as we are always you safe my Love My Life, My Hero due to the cutback in resources, or already missing….. The
referred to as Auntie and Uncle and so very proud of Not only will he be missed by Myself, Ted and Ann aim is to manage a post between us that can be a catalyst for
but by all his Close family and friends and all who help, with the joined-up wrap around care so many young
them all we both are.
There where so many occupations he could have done knew the REAL Stewart. families need in their short early years.
The Wayland News September 2018 Page 12
Richmond Park Golf
Club Ladies Section
The long hot summer of golf continued for the
Ladies of Richmond Park and on Monday 23rd
July, in very hot conditions, they played the
Combination Cup. This is a pairs competition
played in the format of 6 holes Foursomes, 6
holes Greensomes and 6 Holes Better ball.
The winners, with a magnificent score of Net 56,
were Linda Hewison and Rosie Sutterby, well
done ladies. (Photo shows Linda left & Rosie
right).
On the following Monday, 30th July, it was
Ladies Invitation Day and the weather took a turn
for the wetter. However, despite some prolonged
showers, some very good scores were achieved
by the Richmond Park Ladies and their guests.
The competition was 4 Ball Better Ball format
with both scores counting on all the Par 3’s. The
greens were in very good condition and the
Watton & District
Royal British Legion
Well it’s that time again and there is still plenty
to report. Of course the great Pilgrimage rerun to
Ypres in Belgium went off very warmly as most
of western Europe sweltered, but that is old hat
now. The branch actually had 2 teams go to
Ypres one as reported in the previous issue but
also Alan and Lorna Chilvers represented
Wretham & Hockham branch with their standard
as their branch had nobody able to attend. So in
the spirit of the Legion not only did we represent
our area we assisted our neighbours as well. In
July our standard was also present at the service
of rededication of the county standard held at
Alysham. Steve Bibby carried the standard and
John and Helen Daly represented the branch.
As has been the case most of this summer the
weather was very kind and the parade and further
proceedings were carried out on a lovely summer
day. At the end of July Rev Gerry Foster, who is
the branch Chaplain, invited us all to afternoon
tea at the vicarage. A pleasant couple of hours
were spent quaffing copious amounts of tea and
sampling cakes and scones produced by Gerry’s
Heritage Open Day at St
Peters Church Merton
A day to remember- and not just because it was
so gloriously hot and sunny! Sunday 15th July
began at Merton church with a visit from Radio
Norfolk’s Treasure Quest. Radio Norfolk
presenter Anna Perrott had to find the stained-
glass window depicting a sundial, where the next
clue in her treasure hunt was hidden. Then, after
a brief interview, she headed off to Great
Ellingham in search of another clue, leaving the
team of volunteers at St Peter’s to make the final
preparations for our Heritage Open Day.
We welcomed a constant flow of visitors to this
special day from both near and far - some from
Norwich and as far away as Cambridge, and even
one lady from Australia accompanied by cousins
from Gloucestershire! In all an estimated 300
people visited during the day and the amazing
sum of over £800 was raised for the repair fund
for the nave roof.
We were fortunate to have been given permission
to display the Crown Copyright collection of old
photographs of Tottington. A selection of these
pictures, enlarged, illustrated various aspects of
Dance-Away
at The
Queens Hall
Saturdays
September 1st
October 6th
7.30 - 10.30pm
Ballroom, Latin &
Sequence
Bar - Raffle
fairways benefitted from the rain and everyone
enjoyed their day on the course. A welcome
halfway house was provided offering snacks and
a glass of Pimms, and later a delicious and very
generous buffet lunch was provided.
The winners, on countback, with 51 points were
Jeanette Fowler and her guest Maureen Everett
from Kings Lynn Golf Club who were presented
with a beautiful hydrangea plant each. (Photo
Maureen left & Jeanette right).
On Monday 13th August the Ladies of Richmond
Park played their annual Granny Cup
competition. The Cup was presented to the
Ladies Section by previous Lady Captain Fran
Parker, it is played in the Stableford format and is
contested by the Grannies and Step-Grannies of
the Ladies Section. However there were also
prizes for non-grannies to play for and despite the
threat of showers or possible thunderstorms the
day was dry, and this resulted in some excellent
scores.
Winner of the Granny Cup with 35 points was
small team of helpers, thanks you all for a
wonderful afternoon.
We also welcomed 2 new members to the group
who had recently moved back into the town after
spending several years living in France. They
had been members of an overseas branch whilst
abroad so only had to transfer their branch. We
also had new members appear on our book,
which is very encouraging, obviously the word is
filtering out that one does not have to be ex
forces to join, and the recruiting team are doing a
good job. Some of the new recruits came from
the awareness event held at the Queens hall
organised by the Wayland Partnership.
Members also visited our neighbour branch at
Hingham, which is suffering with dwindling
numbers, to see if there was any way we could
assist their recruiting, and of course we had to
sample their buffet lunch at Lincoln’s restaurant.
The news just goes on and on, because we also
were informed this month that the branch had
submitted a successful bid to take our standard to
the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert
Hall in November.
Steve Bibby will carry the standard at the service
which will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the
armistice in 1918. Other members of the branch
life in Tottington before the Second World War.
In addition, Bronwen Tyler ran a slide show of
the photographs, and chatted
to visitors about the villages
that were commandeered by
the War Office in 1942 and
are now part of the Stanta
Training Area - a story that
is a unique and moving part
of our heritage here in
Wayland.
Other display panels
described the extraordinary
life of the Maharajah Duleep
Singh of Elveden, and
showed the links between
the Maharajah and the 6th
Lord Walsingham in the
1870s, when the Merton
estate was famed for its
outstanding game shooting.
Also featured were the
Maharajah’s son “Prince Freddie” and the Rev
Charles Kent, rector of Merton, who collaborated
over the restoration of Thompson church in the
early 20th century.
Maureen Flack (photographed receiving the
trophy from Chris Whyatt, Ladies Chair (Left)
and Linda Hewison, Competition Secretary
(Right). 2nd place on countback, was Claire
Carney also with 35 points. 3rd was Rosie
Sutterby with 34 points. 4th was Cherrie Lawn
with 33 points.
Winner of the prize for non-granny went to
Sandy McCormack who scored an amazing 42
points, which earned her a handicap reduction to
11. 2nd prize went to Julie Ellis with 32 points.
have secured tickets and will watch the occasion
on the Saturday evening in company with HM
Queen. Unfortunately this will mean that the
standard will miss the parade in Watton this year
as some of us will be marching past at the
cenotaph on the Sunday morning as well, so
Watton will be well represented at the major
remembrance events in this centenary year.
It sounds all fun and games but there is a serious
side to The Royal British Legion too and we
support and assist veterans, serving members of
the armed forces and their families on a day to
day basis as well at a local level. We check on
the welfare of elderly veterans, make friends and
go for a chat with those who may be lonely, visit
in hospital and a variety of other activities which
basically come down to simple comradeship and
a way of saying “Thank you for your service”. It
helps immensely that we meet and share a facility
of The Blenheim Centre which is the RAF
families club on Tedder Close.
If you would like to join us with the aim of
helping and supporting our service and veteran
community ,why not visit our website on
www.Watton-Legion.org or telephone the
secretary Helen Daly on 01953 885124 for more
information on how to become involved.
And as a further attraction, Brian Hines kindly
brought his carved models of the farm equipment
that was used locally in the
past, and spent much time
talking to a stream of
interested visitors.
Ploughman's lunches,
stxrawberry cream teas and
delicious cakes were in
continuous demand and the
raffle aroused much interest
with some superb prizes to be
won.
Many thanks to Bronwen and
Brian, and to all the other
people who helped with their
time and hard work - baking
cakes, getting the church
prepared, donating raffle
prizes, and helping on the
day. And a big thank you to
all who came along – it was
the visitors and their interest that made it such a
successful day!
Thank you so much and we look forward to the
next time! From all at St. Peter's, Merton
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