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148 Every issue FREE Supporting the Wayland Community August 2009

AFGHANISTAN - COULD IT
BECOME OUR VIETNAM?

During Operation Panchai Palang 2 (Panthers Claw), the men of 2 Company 1 Battalion Welsh Guards occupied a compound overlook ing
“Checkpoint Yellow 7”, a volatile bridge crossing which had been denied to the insurgents by our soliiers’ professionalism, g uts and
determination. The picture shows troops carrying a wounded soldier to a waiting Blackhawk Medivac helicopter after a prolong ed contact
which saw the enemy attack from various positions on both sides of the river at Checkpoint Yellow 7. Picture MoD/Crown Copyright

The central purpose of journalism is to provide citizens with
accurate and reliable information so they can function in a free
society. The news media are the common carriers of public
discussion, and this responsibility forms a basis for journalists‘
special privileges. This discussion serves
society best when it is informed by facts
rather than prejudice and supposition. It
should strive to represent fairly the varied
viewpoints and interests in society, and to
place them in context rather than highlight
by which to fight the war and they do not wish to throw their lives
away because the government is unable (or unwilling) to match its
rhetoric with the hardware to carry out the task.
So with this in mind we present arguments both for and against and
we ask the question . . . why exactly
are we sending troops to Afghanistan?
Unfortunately it may take some time to
come up with the complete answer and
that is regrettable.
Defence officials of Britain and the

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THE WATTON PLAICE For some time now The Wayland News
has been listening to the voice of the
9 Middle Street, Watton wider media and the public, and how our
Frying on Tuesday to Saturday role in Afghanistan is both portrayed and
perceived. At a time when our servicemen
from 11.30am to 1.45pm
and women are fighting and dying
and 4.30pm to 8.00pm thousands of miles from home, we feel it This map shows the relative positions of Helmand There is no doubt the increasing
Closed Sunday and Monday is important to provide a forum for and Kandahar provinces (blue) in Afghanistan. number of British deaths in
“Gone fishing!” informed public discussion.
Don’t forget our Thursday Lunchtime Delivery It is essential that all British troops serving in any theatre of war
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There is no charge for delivery - you pay only News unequivocally supports our men and women in
the normal take-away prices. Afghanistan; they are doing an extremely dangerous job and we
recognise their professionalism and bravery. For this very reason,
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11am on a Thursday paper feels it is time to take a stand on a national issue, an issue
that could end up being our Vietnam.
WET FISH available from 9am daily Let‘s be clear, our troops in Afghanistan are carrying out the work
they joined up to do. Military people expect to go to war – they live
Telephone 01953 882401 with the risk of dying but they also expect to be given the right tools forces share the same strategic confusion, mixed with a diffuse
justification for their troops fighting
and dying in Afghanistan in increasing
numbers: preventing the return of safe
havens for international terrorist
networks in Afghanistan, and ensuring
the country does not become a major
grower and exporter of hard drugs. The
troops are primarily there to combat
increased violent terrorist activities by
the Taliban, Al-Qaida, illegally armed
groups, and the increasingly strong
links between terrorism activities and
illicit drugs.
Afghanistan‘s Helmand Province -
including that of the most senior Army officer to die in action in
almost three decades - has led to renewed criticism of the war.
As the respected Asia Pacific journal reported recently: ―By
virtually every measure, the war in Afghanistan is getting much
worse for both the western coalition and for the Afghan civilian
population. The strategic benefits are minimal to non-existent, the
risks of a widening war alarming, and the moral and humanitarian
consequences appalling. Strategic confusion, institutional inertia
and self-interest provide most of the answer as to why the US
remains in Afghanistan.‖ The journal also suggests that coalition

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paternalistic enthusiasm not too far distant from a nineteenth century
imperialist ideal of civilising the natives.
That is an unfortunate comment and if true does not bode well for a
future outcome.
Without doubt this is an infinitely more catastrophic and dangerous
war than any we have seen in recent times. On both sides, young
men and women‘s lives are being thrown away because our
politicians appear to have misjudged the level of resistance or failed
number of regions that are ―No Go zones‖ for UN and aid workers,
the number of coalition dead, the number of civilian dead and
wounded, the number of insurgent attacks on civilians, the number
of coalition air strikes, the number of insurgent roadside bombs
attacks, the number of insurgent attacks on government officials,
especially police, the size of
the opium crop, the number
of households involved in VIETNAM . . .
very difficult for our troops. But in April this year we added to the
number of engineers who were clearing these roadside and other
bombs and I think it‘s important to recognise that a great deal of
that work has prevented other traps and therefore saved a large
number of lives as a result.‖
Mr Brown stated the work of
British and coalition forces in
an area that he called ‗the

THE DEADLY STATISTICS

to win the support of the majority Afghans. opium production, the size crucible of terrorism‘ is
They have allowed our troops, with inadequate equipment and men and sophistication of making the streets of Britain
on the ground, to enter a war zone that was abandoned by the t r a n s n a t i o n a l h e r o i n The Vietnam War began in 1959 and did not end until 1975. safer as a result of taking on
Russians when they could not win the fight. production and export The United States entered the war to prevent a communist takeover of South the Afghan Taliban and Al
Recently the Defence Secretary, Mr Bob Ainsworth made his first networks – all have Vietnam as part of their wider strategy of containment. U.S. involvement Qaida and taking on the
major speech with an acknowledgement that there was ―gloom and increased or worsened escalated in the early 1960s and combat units were deployed beginning in 1965. Pakistani Taliban.
worry‖ over the number of British fatalities in Afghanistan. markedly in the past two The United States lost 58,209 men and women killed in action, (in 1968 alone, When questioned over the
And he admitted it was understandable that people were questioning years. 16,592 US personnel were killed) a further 303,635 were wounded including length of time the war had
whether the operation was ―too difficult‖. He insisted that the Most importantly, all of this 153,303 who required hospitalisation, 1,948 are still reported missing in action. been running and the
Afghanistan campaign went ―to the heart‖ of Britain‘s own national is happening in a country According to the Vietnamese government, 1,100,000 Vietnam People's Army comparison that it had only
security. sharing a border with an and National Front for the Liberation of Vietnam military personnel and taken six years to defeat Nazi
With respect Minister, that was also said about Iraq and the so called already fragile state. The 2,000,000 Vietnamese civilians on both sides died in the conflict. The Army of Germany the Prime Minister
‗weapons of mass destruction.‘ Please do not try and convince us of Afghanistan War is now the the Republic of Vietnam lost approximately 184,000 servicemen during the was again firm on the need
the need to fight this war by trying to frighten us. It will not wash a Afghanistan-Pakistan War. war, with some estimates as high as a quarter of a million. Because it was the for continued action.
second time. Unless western coalition country most devastated by the war, South Vietnam suffered the bulk of the He said forces were ‗dealing
The Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has urged Gordon Brown policy changes rapidly, estimated 500,000 to 2,000,000 civilian deaths sustained by the entire with a terrorist threat….this
and his military planners to think again ―before it‘s too late.‖ He Pakistan as a political entity Vietnamese population during the conflict; out of a possible median of is not something that could
claims that British troops will be ―demoralised‖ by having to be will be threatened – a matter 1,200,000 dead for the whole country. have been done in a year or
―bailed-out‖ by the latest American troop surge. that India, a nuclear nation, Australia's military involvement in the Vietnam War was the longest in in a few months….It‘s
His intervention is significant because there has, until now at least, cannot ignore. duration of any war in Australia's history. From the time of the arrival of the something that has engaged
been a degree of agreement among the three main parties at While Al-Qaeda has first members of the Team in 1962 almost 60,000 Australians, including ground 40 countries, has led to us
Westminster over the deployment of British troops in the fight recovered from the initial troops and air force and navy personnel, served in Vietnam; 521 died as a result deploying 9,000 troops.‘
against the Taliban. assault, and has an important of the war and over 3,000 were wounded. ‖As for resources, we‘ve
Recent events have led many to question, for the first time, whether presence beyond spent over £1 billion on over
the war in Afghanistan and manner in which it is conducted is the Afghanistan and Pakistan, such sanctuaries no longer exist in 1,000 new vehicles since 2008. We‘ve included in that 280 Mastiff,
right way. There are also concerns that Britain is simply not giving Afghanistan, or even in Pakistan. The real strategic question is which offer world class protection against mines and roadside
the troops the means to do their difficult job. Politicians from all whether there are means other than a very counter-productive war bombs. We must do more and we will do more and later this year
sides are now saying that if you send people to war, you must to ensure that a future Afghanistan government does not tolerate the new Ridgeback vehicles will also go out to Afghanistan. We‘ve
supply the resources they need, or you should not send them at all. such sanctuaries again. also sent more helicopters. Our commanders have almost twice as
However, Mr Clegg has gone further than any other political leader One of the key issues driving international support for the original much helicopter capability as two years ago. But of course we must
by questioning Britain‘s strategy in the region. He also says British invasion was the appalling situation of women and girls under the do more there as well and later this year the Merlins will go out to
troops should be given better equipment. Taliban regime. Yet despite constitutional changes, and many Afghanistan. So wherever there is a need for equipment we have
He wrote: ―Recent events have led me to question, for the first time, examples of extraordinary courage, even a cursory scrutiny of looked at the case and £1 billion extra has been spent on equipment
whether we‘re going about things in the right way.‖ And adds: ―We reports from the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights over this last period of time.‖
now need to ask whether the government has the will, strategy or Commission and other Afghan organisations makes appallingly Questioned on whether this war could be Britain‘s Vietnam Mr
tactics to do the job properly. clear the horror of life under the Taliban. Brown said the operation in Helmand Province, was showing signs
Mr Clegg maintains that he supports the aims of the mission and is Our Prime Minister insists the UK is winning the war in of success.
not calling for British troops to be pulled out yet. However, he Afghanistan despite a surge in the deaths of British soldiers. In a Foreign secretary David Miliband also stressed the importance of
insists that the current course is wrong, calling it ―a half-way statement to MP‘s Mr Brown said ―Despite the tragic losses, morale staying in Afghanistan saying the ‗future of Britain‘ was dependant
house.‖ remains high - and I can report the assessment of commanders on on victory.
He says: ―It is time to put real political will behind a new strategy, the ground that the current operations are succeeding in their In conclusion, at present the strategic benefits of fighting in
and a new commitment to Afghanistan. It is our last chance before it objectives.‖ Afghanistan appear to be minimal to non-existent and the risks of a
is too late.‖ ―They are having a marked impact on the Taliban in central widening war alarming, and the moral and humanitarian
Bob Ainsworth, the Defence Secretary, denied that Afghanistan was Helmand, will improve security for the population in the run up to consequences appalling.
turning into ―another Vietnam.‖ the elections, and will allow longer Perhaps the government needs to realise that while Al-Qaeda is as
―I don‘t accept that.‖ term work on governance and much an idea as it is a violent force it will not be contained. There is
―Our troops are in Afghanistan to RUSSIAN LOSSES development to begin.‖ a lot of talk about "Hearts and Minds" but the people using the
keep our country safe from the Mr Brown said securing phrase give the impression of being unable to work out what it
threat of terrorism. If we leave now
the Taliban will take control and Al
IN AFGHANISTAN Afghanistan was essential to
prevent the ‗return of al Qaida‘.
means to the people of other cultures. In reality such phrases are just
propaganda. Even if the terrorists lose their base in Afghanistan and
-Qaeda will return,‖ he said. Cast your mind back to that terrible conflict when Soviet troops ―While I know there are some who Pakistan it will not mean they are beaten. While officials and
In his article however, Mr Clegg ‗invaded‘ Afghanistan at the invitation of its government, in have questioned our strategy, I advisers speak of the need to ―stay the course‖ for a decade or more
blames poor equipment for some December 1979. The purpose was to preserve a shaky self declared continue to believe our strategy is into the future, this is impossible. Like it or not eventually the US,
of the deaths. Socialist (communist) regime fighting against the Islamist the right one,‖ and its allies, will leave, without any definable or honourable
―I am appalled that so many of our mujahedeen resistance - who incidentally were later supported in ―It has been a very difficult victory. The Afghans will stay.
soldiers have been killed because their fight against Russian forces by the US, UK, Pakistan and summer and it is not over. But if And the government needs to be mindful of mounting public
of inadequate equipment.‖ Saudi Arabia. But, after failing to quell the guerrilla resistance, the we are to deny Helmand to the concern. While opinion polls are said to be showing a trickle against
Mr Clegg also believes that the Russian forces withdrew, with their tail between their legs, in Taliban in the long term; if we are the war, this trickle could become a torrent. Those old enough to
‗surge‘ of American troops will February 1989. to help Afghanistan and Pakistan remember Vietnam will recall the vision of plane loads of coffins
further marginalise the British After the withdrawal was completed on 15 February 1989, the to defeat this vicious insurgency arriving home every day. Eventually this turned the people of
effort in the same way that it did in USSR said 14,453 of its personnel had been killed in Afghanistan and prevent the return of al Qaida - America against the war and led to them demanding an end to it. In
Iraq when British troops were and 11,600 had been rendered invalids. The number of Afghans then it is vital that the international Australia the war became so shameful returning troops were
―relegated‖ to the background. killed is variously estimated at between 1 and 1.5 million, with tens community sees its commitment brought home in secret in the middle of the night to avoid any
He says: ―I can only imagine how of thousands of others crippled. A cut off of military and economic through.‖ negative comment.
demoralising it must be for British aid from the collapsing Soviet Union led to the Afghan Mr Brown said he recognised it In Britain public disquiet over the leap in fatalities — eight in one
troops at all levels to feel they have government's fall to a resistance coalition in April 1992. had been a very difficult summer 24-hour period — has alarmed Washington because of the doubts
to be bailed out by Uncle Sam.‖ for British troops after ―tragic being raised about the campaign and the resources being given to
The recent death toll also includes Lieutenant Colonel Rupert losses‖ by the Armed Forces serving in Afghanistan. British troops, forcing Mr Obama to praise the work of our forces.
Thorneloe who became the most senior Army officer to be killed on But he said it was crucial that the international community remained The market town of Wootton Bassett has become the focus of
operations since the Falklands War. committed to the region. national grieving for British soldiers killed in Afghanistan. Two
Lt Col Thorneloe‘s death has angered many who believe a lack of ―This is a fight to clear terrorist networks from Afghanistan and years ago it started with a few veterans bowing their heads in
proper equipment is increasing the casualty rate. He was travelling Pakistan, to support the elected governments in both countries respect as the hearses passed through the town on their way from
in a Viking armoured vehicle when it was blown up by a road side against the Taliban, to tackle the heroin trade which funds terrorism RAF Lyneham. Now the number of people turning out to bid
bomb. Liam Fox, the shadow defence secretary, claims that despite and the insurgency, and to build longer term stability.‖ He said the farewell to the fallen has swelled to several thousand. As the body
Mr Ainsworth‘s assurances, troops in Afghanistan still lacked Government will continue to place the highest priority on safety as count rises honour and pride may also be tinged with bitterness.
essential equipment. troops continue to face a ―tough and dangerous battle‖. according to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website ―The
―There are real questions about whether the Government has Mr Brown has also said Britain would also play a leading role in UK, alongside 40 other nations, is in Afghanistan at the invitation of
fulfilled the pledge to give the armed forces everything they need to international assistance to Pakistan, placing more attention on the democratically elected Afghan Government to help rebuild and
do the job,‖ he said. ―The bottom line from our troops is they don‘t education, health and human rights. develop a country emerging from a quarter century of conflict. We
have enough armoured vehicles and they don‘t have enough ―We owe a debt of gratitude to all those who have worked very are there to support Afghanistan's security, reconstruction, good
helicopters. The Government needs to act.‖ hard in Afghanistan to ensure that terrorist networks and terrorists governance and counter-narcotics work.‖
By virtually every measure, the war in Afghanistan is getting much are dealt with and prevented from operating in Britain. It is difficult to see what good came of the Vietnam War and as
worse for both the western coalition and for the Afghani civilian ―What has happened, as everybody knows, is that the tactics of the someone once said ―History repeats itself because no one was
population. The number of districts under Taliban influence, the Taliban have moved from direct confrontation to the guerrilla listening the first time.‖
number of ―security incidents‖, the number of suicide attacks, the warfare of using electronic devices, roadside bombs and making life We must not allow Afghanistan become our Vietnam.
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WATTON IN BLOOM AWARDS BROWNIES OUT & ABOUT

Gardens in the Town were judged for the annual Watton in Bloom awards by the Town Mayor on the last Sunday
in June. This was just 12 days after the worst summer storm in living memory threw down rain and hail stones to
ruin many lovingly tendered floral displays.
Many looked as though they would not recover from the severe battering. However, the hardy gardeners of Watton
impressed Ms Margaret Holmes to such an extent that 5 highly commended certificates will be sent to residents of:
44 Priory Road, 2 Plover Road, 3 Wissey Grove, 15 Stevens Close and 24 Sharman Avenue.
The winners were Mr Joe and Mrs Vicky Aylett of 18 Redhill Park. Joe and Vicky said how pleased they were to
receive the award, and had been surprised just how readily their plants had responded to the restorative care they
gave them in the days following the storm when the weather became warm and humid. 1st Watton Brownies have been working towards their "Out & About" badge
Pictured left to right are Mr Joe Aylett, The Mayor Ms Margaret Holmes and Mrs Vicky Aylett accepting the silver recently and were invited to Merton Hall on 25th Jun to practise some map reading
plate for 2009. and orienteering. It was a beautiful sunny evening and the girls really enjoyed a 30
minute hike around the estate, followed by a short orienteering course around the
HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY TO WATTON grounds of the Hall. The evening was made even more special when 2 new
Brownies, Hannah and Jessica, made their Brownie Promises in the middle of the

WESTFIELD INFANT & NURSERY SCHOOL!

beautiful rose garden. Pictured are Natasha & Gemma practising with a compass.

The children at Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School enjoyed a birthday picnic on the school field to
celebrate the school‘s 30th birthday. The weather was perfect and afterwards the children enjoyed a fun lunchtime
playing in the school‘s extensive grounds on all their amazing apparatus. The children also took part in a special
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birthday assembly which included an enormous cake decorated with 30 candles. This had been made by some of Wayland Hall Luncheon Club require a cook from 1st Sept.
the parents. In the picture you can see the children trying to blow out the candles. The Friends of the school gave 16hrs per week Mon – Fri mornings. £6.41 an hour.
each child a commemorative blue leather bookmark with the school‘s sunshine logo on it. Headteacher Miss Davis
said, ―It has been a wonderful day for the children to remember for many years to come.‖ For further information Telephone 01953 882452

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A FIRST FOR WATTON
MEDICAL PRACTICE!
We have been designated as a doctor training
practice and therefore we are fortunate to be
able to welcome 2 qualified doctors to the
surgery so that they can continue their
individual training.
The doctors are: Dr Susanne Ahlund and Dr
Tim Bosworth. They will be with us for
approximately 6 months after which time we
will welcome some new doctors again. Dr
Ahlund and Dr Bosworth will form part of our
normal clinical team and will see patients in
clinics and on home visits after initial in
surgery training. We hope that you will help us
in welcoming these doctors to Watton.
There is some confusion in the media
regarding Swine Flu and what patients should
do. The symptoms are some or all of the
following: Sudden high temperature, aches and
pains, cough, sore throat, diarrhoea and
vomiting, general feeling of unwell. You
should not come to the surgery but instead
phone in to speak to a doctor who will listen,
advise and treat if necessary. Having these
symptoms may not necessarily be Swine Flu. It
is hoped that the NHS will set up some centres
for patients to contact directly very soon. We
do not have any vaccines as the media might
suggest but we hope to hear more from the
NHS in the coming few weeks.
We are always grateful to receive any financial
assistance with the purchase of equipment and
we have a separate fund for this purpose.
Recently we were donated some money from
Watton Bowls Club and we bought some
equipment to check the amount of oxygen a
patient in breathing in. This was very much
appreciated.
A reminder once again that if the receptionists
ask you for an indication of your problem
when you want an appointment, they are doing
this on the direct instruction of the doctors, to
ensure that you are seen by the best possible
clinician. If the matter is personal, please say
so and you can be assessed by our Nurse
Practitioner.
We would like to thank all of our patients who
give us constructive feedback on our services
and clinics. Please keep talking to us so that
we can work together to improve the health of
the patients of Watton Medical Practice.
AN ACCIDENT WAITING
TO HAPPEN?
A strange ‗phenomenon‘ happens to cars
waiting to turn right at the end of Monkhams
Drive, they become ‗invisible‘ to drivers going
into the garage next door. Vehicles on
Thetford Road switch on their left hand
indicator after passing Charles Avenue,
completely ignoring the next left hand turn
(and the waiting car) and go into the garage. It
is true that one should never venture out of a
junction until one is absolutely certain the
other driver is committed to the left turn but on
Thetford Road the level of traffic often
requires nippy exit if one is to avoid a lengthy
wait. There is a similar problem with cars
approaching the Cley Lane/Harvey Street
junction form the Brandon direction. Please be
careful about when you indicate you are going
to turn and make sure there isn‘t another car
that may – yes, wrongly, rely on your signal.
„ALLOTMENT‟
COMPETITIONS‟ 2009
The judging of the Church Road Allotments
took place on Friday 3 July at 10 am. The
winners this year for the ‗Best Kept Allotment‘
for the Church Road site was Mr Taylor,
second Mr Palmer, 3rd Mr Clarey and 4th Mr
Gardiner.
The judges look for many things when making
their scores such as diversity of crops, health
and vigour of plants, condition of soil, disease
and weed control, Environment friendly/
organic, self sufficiency and overall
appearance and tidiness. Mr Taylor has only
been an allotment holder for the last two years
and was overjoyed to have won.
The judging of the Thetford Road Allotments
took place on Friday 10 July at 10 am. As this
was a new site opened in May of this year the
Council decided it would hold a ‗Most
Improved Allotment Competition‘
The winners are Mr Beane, second Miss Karen
Grant & Mr Truss, Mr Richard Marsham and
Mr Wakefield.
All allotment holders are given two packets of
seeds to start them off next year.
The Town Mayor Councillor Margaret Holmes
praised all the Allotment holders for their hard
work and enthusiasm despite the awful
weather conditions of late, which had
destroyed many of the plants which had
needed to be planted again.
BREAST CANCER
CHARITY DAY
The Breckland Flower & Garden Club & Great
Ellingham & District Flower Club would like
to thank everybody who supported the above
event, special thank you to the sponsors and
local businesses who donated prizes for our
tombola.
On the day we presented £1500.00 to the
following charities: Keeping Abreast,
Breakthrough Breast Cancer and Coping with
Breast Cancer.
If anybody is interested in joining the flower
clubs you will be most welcome Breckland
Flower Club meet every 2nd Thursday of the
month at 2.00pm at Old Buckenham Village
Hall and Great Ellingham Flower Club every
3rd Monday of the month at 7.30pm at
Rocklands Village Hall for more details please
contact Ann Norris 01953 454583.
BRECKLAND
PHOTOGRAPHY
COMPETITION 2009
The deadline for entries for the Breckland
Photography competition 2009 is August 17th
and we would like to encourage photographers
of every age to take part. Entry forms,
categories and rules are available from
Wayland House. The prizes are really good –
gift vouches for £100, £50 and £25, so it is
worth taking the camera out and about to
capture some of the real joys of the Breckland
area. We have already received one superb
entry. Judges this year are Vicki Nunn, (wife
of District Council Leader William Nunn) who
has been studying photography, Simon
Edwards a professional wildlife photographer
from Wisbech, whose stunning photographs
featured in our May Exhibition, and Mike
Powles, who is a professional photographer
and a wildlife consultant on the BBC's
Springwatch programme. We have been very
fortunate to engage such a great team and hope
to really impress them both with the quality of
photography and with the wonderful scenes
and characters of Breckland.
BRADENHAM & DISTRICT
HORTICULTURAL
SOCIETY
Have you ever dug up something of interest
in your garden? If so why not come to our
August meeting and bring your finds along?
Thursday 20th August at 7.30pm in the
Village Hall when Mr. Graham Simmons
will give us a talk on Treasure Trove in the
soil. We shall also have the regular mini-
show of Culinary Herbs in a vase, Geoff's
tips and refreshments.
Please do come along - all are welcome
Marianne Kilmartin Publicity Officer (01362
820744)
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LETTER FROM AUSTRALIA CASTON CAMERA CLUB FEEL GOOD FRIDAY -
BY CHRIS O‟CONNOR MAKING PHOTOGRAPHY FUN! HAVE A COFFEE ! !
As a new club it‘s very easy to dismiss us as not knowing too The World‘s Biggest Coffee Morning is back and this year
THE BIG PARLIAMENTARY RORT much but we spend a lot of time offering training to our Macmillan Cancer Support is looking for people to hold a coffee
(Ed: Rort is an Australian term meaning, generally, a financial beginner members through various courses and it‘s really morning event held in every village/town across Norfolk. Can
impropriety, particularly relating to a government programme. It amazing just how quickly they start producing quality pictures. you help them? If so, why not register to take part and help even
appears to derive from "rorty" a 19th century London slang word Caston Camera Club is unquestionably the most popular club more people living with cancer.
(though I have never heard it used over here) meaning “fine; in this area. Our aim is not to be the biggest club around but This year‘s ‗World‘s Biggest Coffee Morning‘ event takes place
splendid; jolly; or boisterous”. The term is also used as a verb to more to continue to be the best and it‘s our members who on Friday 25 September and taking part couldn‘t be easier. Last
mean the action of defrauding, (e.g. he rorted the system.) will ensure that this is the case. year the generous people from our area helped raise over
Like most sporting nations we have become used to the antics of Just last month we took a number of our members off to £158,000 in Norfolk alone. This year they want to raise more
our sportsmen and women. In Australia the two major football Norwich to try their hand at Night Photography. Many of but can only do this with your help.
codes are notorious for ending up on the front pages of them had never tried this before but lots of help was on hand Every year over 4,400 people are diagnosed with cancer in
newspapers with tales of drunkenness, rape, assault – the list is and some excellent photos were taken – have a look at Norfolk and one in three people will be affected by it during
endless. So it came as no surprise when an email did the rounds www.castoncameraclub.co.uk/june2009.asp and you can see their lifetime. Macmillan aims to be a source of practical,
in Australia a few weeks ago and many people automatically for yourself just how well they did. And that‘s what the club medical, emotional and financial help to these people and their
thought of the above. Just wait until the end for the surprise! is all about. Caston is just three miles south Watton, just off friends and family.
NRL stands for National Rugby League and AFL stands for the A1075 and regular meetings are held every third Tuesday Everyone can make their cuppa count by holding a coffee
Australian Football League. The email went something like this: of the month but we also do special beginner‘s evenings as morning, at home, at work or at school. To hold a coffee
- Does the following apply to NRL or AFL? 36 have been well. Whatever your experience level you‘ll enjoy being a morning for Macmillan, register by calling 0845 602 1246 or
accused of spousal abuse; 7 have been arrested for fraud; 19 member. If you would like to know more then have a look at visit www.macmillan.org.uk/coffee. Unable to hold an event?
have been arrested for writing bad cheques; 117 have directly or our web site www.castoncameraclub.co.uk or call Brian for a Then why not make a donation to Macmillan by calling the
indirectly bankrupted at least two businesses; three have done chat on 01953 488 477 above number and paying by debit or credit card.
time for assault; 71 cannot get a credit card due to bad credit; 14
have been arrested on drug related charges; eight have been
arrested for shoplifting; 21 are currently defendants in lawsuits;
84 have been arrested drunk driving in the past year. Was it the
MARY BEATTIE „BETTY‟ TREW
The funeral took place of Mary Beattie Trew at St Mary‘s Church, Watton, followed by cremation at Earlham Crematorium on
football codes? Nope, it allegedly relates to our federal MP‘s!
Monday July 13th. The service was conducted by the Rev. Geoff Garrett and the organist was Sandra Cromie.
Whether it is true or not I‘m not quite sure but given the
Mary Beattie Trew – ―Betty‖ was born 23rd November 1918 at Colton, the only child of John and Beryl Thompson. Her family moved
notoriety of most politicians it could well be.
to Westmere. At the age of 17 Betty worked as a parlour maid, and was then recommended to the Lady Walsingham for housemaid
After the shame that was, or still is the expenses rort amongst
duties. She attended dances in Tottington and Watton, mixing socially and helping with the harvests. Betty was married at Tottington
British MP‘s it is not hard to image that the above might relate
Church at the end of December 1940 and the family made complete with the birth of Gay.
to Australian law makers. Meanwhile we have just been
At the beginning of 1942 the residents of the Battle Area were ordered off and made to find elsewhere to live. Betty‘s family came to
informed that our politicians have hoarded more than 17 million
Watton. Betty had a variety of jobs; she worked for Mr and Mrs Frank Johnson in the
frequent flyer points in just six months, refusing to bow to
baker‘s shop, then for their sons Malcolm and Howard in the milk business ending up
public pressure to use them for official travel.
retiring from a fashion shop in Swaffham. She then went onto part-time work, driving
And they're still lapping up free gifts, from complimentary
handicapped children to school. Betty loved carnivals and she and Queenie Pye took
personal training to cigars and Penfolds Grange wine, a wine
part every year, usually walking away with prizes for their costumes. Along with Nell
that sells for around $400 (₤200) a bottle. Federal MPs spent
Horn, Betty was one of the founder members of the Watton Thursday Club for
more than $5.5 million (₤2.25 million) on domestic flights in the
Handicapped People which is still going today. Betty never owned a washing machine,
second half of last year, documents tabled in Parliament show.
saying that clothes lasted longer if washed by hand! Betty died peacefully in Quinton
But just 16 of the country's MPs and senators bothered to use
House on 27th June.
their airline loyalty points - earned at taxpayers' expense - to
Family mourners: Gay & John Skipper, Valerie & Michael Probert ( David), Nicky
reduce costs, redeeming a mere $30,700 (₤15,350) in flights.
Perkins (Family), David & Sandra Skipper, Craig & Amy Skipper, Matthew & Tracey
Defence Minister and stickler for the rules John Faulkner
Denny, John Lamb, Teresa & Kevin Frost, Joyce Steggles.
redeemed a massive 147,000 points, while fellow Labor MPs
Other Mourners: Barabar Kellingray, Mrs Margaret Cator (Family), Jean & Ted
Daryl Melham and Julie Owens also saved taxpayer coin.
Reay, Linda Woods, Madge Shipp, Michael & Janice Wassell, Mrs Jean Brock,
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd (who uses an RAAF VIP Boeing
Ronnie & Kathleen Thompson (John Leeder), Mr & Mrs Reggie Tennant, Monica &
737 aircraft) spent $3.2 million (₤1.6 million) on domestic and
Nigel Tilford, Mrs Helen Robertson (Joan Baldwin & Mabel Curtis), Mrs Jean
international travel over just six months.
Bridges, Mr & Mrs Fred Tolman, Mr Roy Rudling, Mrs Pauline Hunt, Gill & Robert
His eight international trips cost taxpayers $733,000, (₤336,500)
Allen ( John Buckle), Mrs Carol Tuttle, Mrs C Seville, Mrs Janet Nichols, Mrs
excluding RAAF special purpose flights.
Carol Nichols, Tom & Susan
That's just shy of former Liberal PM John Howard's record,
Pallister, Mrs Marie Warwick
when he spent $793,000 (₤396,500) on international travel in the
(Quinton House Care Home), Hazel
second half of 2005. These expenses are for flying mind you,
Steven, Josie Jones, Samantha
they do not take account of additional costs such as hotels, meals
Gough, Mrs Bridget Belham, Mrs
and ministerial advisers.
Betty Roberts ( Mr Bill Hancock),
Changes to the Register of Members' interests, also show one
Liberal MP accepted free personal training sessions before a free
trip to Papua New Guinea, where he walked the Kokoda Track.
Mrs Sheila Jessup, Vera Amys, The
Honourable Lavender Garnier, Lord
Norwich Road, Watton, Thetford,
Health Minister Nicola Roxon received two bottles of Penfolds
Grange from Qantas, while Opposition treasury spokesman Joe
Walsingham, Mrs Alison Dickson
(Watton Thursday Club for Norfolk. IP25 6HW
Hockey declared a box of cigars. Infrastructure Minister
Handicapped People), Mrs Gwen
Bird, Mr R Newstead, Mrs Lisa Tel: (01953) 881343 Fax:(01953) 882923
Anthony Albanese received a gift basket of organic produce, a
Watsham, Mrs Tracy Webster, Mrs
football scarf, AFL and Australian Open tickets, a bottle of
Diane Smith, Mrs D Cooper, Mrs
scotch and a tie. The latest travel reports tabled in Parliament are
Sue Baldwin, Mrs E Johnson
the first to reveal the number of frequent flyer points earned by
(Family & Mr & Mrs M D Johnson).
MPs on official business. Meanwhile, former Prime Minister
John Howard has started driving again - and his travel
routine is still costing the taxpayer dearly. Massage Treatments
Travel documents show that, from July to December last
year, the 69-year-old has taken full advantage of a "private Swedish Massage and
-plated vehicle", costing taxpayers $5000 (₤2500).
According to one of his staff members, Mr Howard is still Hot Stone Massage
occasionally chauffeured about town but "he does like to Appointments available at
drive himself".
And despite having accrued more than 46,500 frequent
flyer points, Mr Howard slugged taxpayers more than
$15,600 (₤7800) in domestic air fares.
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£207,000 BOOST valuable step for us in terms of fully
understanding what the real needs of dementia
world. These can range from debt problems,
advice on consumer issues, relationships,
enormous satisfaction in seeing someone who
came into the interview room bowed down
FOR PEOPLE WITH patients are and will help inform how we ensure
patients are getting the right support and care
eligibility and entitlement for benefits and
information about employment issues.
with worry leaving with hope for the future. It
is not that these are necessarily complicated

DEMENTIA IN
NORFOLK
A Norfolk partnership has been awarded
£207,000 to pilot a project which encourages
early diagnosis of dementia and to support those
living with the condition.
A joint project between Norfolk County Council,
the NHS in Norfolk and the Alzheimer's Society
has been awarded the money by the Department
of Health to fund Dementia Advisers, who will
be able to support people through the course of
their condition.
Often when people are first diagnosed they do
not have the complex needs that services are
currently geared up to meet. Dementia Advisers
will be able to support people as soon as they are
diagnosed, helping to plan for the future and
provide tailored information and advice. Five
Dementia Advisers will be based across the
county and will support up to 500 people with the
condition.
It is estimated that approximately 13,500 people
were living with dementia in Norfolk last year,
but only 4,918 were on GP dementia registers. It
is hoped that this pilot project will encourage
more people, who think they might be
developing symptoms of dementia, to seek
advice from their GP.
David Harwood, Cabinet Member for Adult
Social Services at Norfolk County Council, said:
"This is fantastic news for Norfolk and a great
example of successful partnership working
between Norfolk County Council, the NHS in
Norfolk and the Alzheimer's Society.
"With more people living longer lives than ever
before, there will inevitably be an increase in
cases of dementia, particularly in areas such as
Norfolk where there is a large proportion of older
people. Our Dementia Advisers will be able to
give tailored support to people, by promoting
independence and well being."
Mark Weston, Assistant Director of Mental
Health for NHS Norfolk comments: ―In securing
this pilot it means we are able to carry out rapid
evaluation of this potentially new model of care
for dementia patients. This could prove to be a
they need.‖
Chris Humphris, Deputy Director of
Commissioning for NHS Great Yarmouth and
Waveney, said: "We are delighted that Norfolk
has received this funding.
"We know that this will help us to provide better
services for people with dementia in the Great
Yarmouth area."
Gill Lintott, from the Alzheimer's Society, said:
"We are delighted that Norfolk has been chosen
as one of the first locations in the country to have
Dementia Advisers. They will make an enormous
difference to people's quality of life. Having a
guiding hand to help navigate the care and
support system is what people have told us they
need most."
More information about dementia can be found
in the 'Finding your way' leaflet, available
online at: http://www.norfolk.gov.uk/
consumption/groups/public/documents/article/
ncc043350.pdf or to request a copy please
contact Norfolk County Council Adult Social
Services on 0344 800 8014.
CITIZENS‟ ADVICE BUREAU
COULD YOU HELP
YOUR COMMUNITY?
At some time in our lives all of us will need
advice. Sometimes we can find out for
ourselves through the internet, the library or
from friends but, for many of us, the Citizens‘
Advice Bureau is the place to go to get honest,
impartial, confidential and well informed
advice.
The Citizens‘ Advice organisation started on
the day following the outbreak of the Second
World War. It was intended to deal with
problems like the loss of ration books,
homelessness and evacuation. At this time, like
today, debt was a key issue and continues to be
one of the main areas on which advice is
sought.
Bureaux are staffed almost entirely by
volunteers and operate to serve local
communities by advising on all problems,
great and small, faced by people in the modern
Bureaux also pursue social policy issues at a
local and national level to try to help resolve
issues at source.
Volunteers are from a range of backgrounds
and ages. Some are retired and have decided to
put something back into the community
through this form of voluntary work. Others
can use their time with Citizens‘ Advice to
develop their skills and experience, possibly as
a means to get back into work, or simply as
self development. All are welcome into the
Bureaux.
Those who wish to volunteer, or find out more
about being an adviser, should get in touch
with their nearest Bureau – details on the
website www.citizensadvice.org.uk . An
induction interview will be arranged and
prospective volunteer advisers will be told
about the work of the Bureau and the training
necessary to become an adviser. It is clearly
essential that those who are to be advisers have
a thorough training programme to ensure that
they are properly prepared when they come
face to face with clients. Volunteers take the
training at a pace that is suitable for them.
They will be supported and encouraged by an
experienced Guidance Tutor and by all the
other advisers already working in the Bureau.
They will go through a carefully structured
training programme covering all aspects of the
advice service including gaining experience of
the face to face contact by observing
interviews conducted by trained advisers.
When trainees are ready they will attend a four
day course – usually in Norwich – after which
they will, with initial supervision, be able to
start advising. They will then build up their
experience, while completing remaining
modules, before a final observed interview and
then the coveted certificate.
The new advisers can then decide on when
they will be available to work at the Bureau.
Sessions are normally run from 10.00 to 15.00
but, thanks to additional funding, it has also
been possible to include a couple of early
evening sessions.
They will experience a range of emotions
when trying to help people but there is an
and difficult financial problems which cause
worry and distress. With the complexities of
modern life it can be something as simple as
explaining a utilities bill.
With the Citizens‘ Advice Bureau you could
be that someone who says ‗How can we help?‘
Check the website www.citizensadvice.org.uk
for details of volunteering or come in to your
nearest Bureau – you will be very welcome.
YOUR HELP IS
NEEDED . . .
This is a repeat request . . . We are still in need of
volunteers (as a driver or a helper) to deliver
Meals on Wheels to people in our local area. No
previous experience is needed, just a wish to help
those less fortunate than ourselves. There are
many in our community who, for a variety of
reasons, are unable to prepare themselves a hot
meal and the Meals on Wheels service is often a
vital contributory factor in enabling these people
to remain independent and in their own home.
Meals are cooked daily in the kitchen at the
Wayland Hall Luncheon Club and then taken
out to people in and around Watton.
Volunteers go out in pairs, with the driver
receiving a small mileage allowance. Training
will be given but if you would like to go out with
one of our volunteers to see how things are done
before committing yourself, all you need to do is
ring Laura on 01953 882452 or call into the
Luncheon Club at the rear of the Wayland Hall
any week day between 9am and 2 pm.
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE if you have a
couple of hours to spare just one lunchtime a
month – that‘s all we are asking, just once a
month - do get in touch as it really does mean
so very much to the people who rely on this
service. At the risk of repeating myself again I
would stress that the delivery of a hot meal to
someone in need really can be instrumental in
helping to keep that person in their own home.
The number to call for more information or to
volunteer:- Laura on 01953 882452 or Barbara
on 01953 882595

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2ND AUGUST

QUINTON HOUSE
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Wayland Show on Sunday 2nd August. We will be offering
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as well as jams and preserves. Some craft items will also be

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 The Wayland News Page 7
OSTEOPATHY „DOLLY MOPS AND THE PRICE OF FAME
WHY SEE AN OSTEOPATH?
Many people seek the help of an osteopath
BRASSES‟ BY LINDSAY KEIR WISE
After reflecting on the recent demise of Michael Jackson, we are reminded of the corrosive price of
because they have pain and pain is usually an Last month I told you I‘d let you know what the fame, and on a personal level this came to me in a recent encounter in the town. I had given my
indication that something is wrong. For talk with the above title was all about! . . . No! name to a person for some reason or other and he eyed me with some disbelief, and said 'Are you
example, back and shoulder pain is a very nothing to do with Mrs Mop, the cleaning lady, the bloke who writes in the Wayland News?'
common complaint among people who are and her method of keeping the brasses well 'Yes, I am he,' I replied, with the careful attention to grammar which is usual with the seasoned
required to sit or stand for long periods of time polished. Actually, these are just two of the writer, 'It is I.' I took my ball pen from my top pocket, anticipating a request to autograph the peak
in their work (driving and desk bound names for prostitutes in Victorian times – Dolly of his baseball cap. 'Well, I think it‘s a load of rubbish,' he said, and turned away. In fact, he used a
occupations). This happens purely because Mops mostly being poorly paid housemaids term brought to the English language by a plumber who was innovative in the field of the flushing
our bodies weren‘t designed to maintain any forced into the trade on a part-time basis to toilet between 1836 and 1910 - but The Wayland News is a respectable publication and I did not
position for long periods of time. It becomes a supplement their lowly income. Brasses were the think it seemly to give a verbatim report.
condition known as ‗postural fatigue‘. These more up-market professionals who often made I assume that the constructive comment might have been directed at my recent foray into medical
altered postures and lack of movement can quite a good living plying their trade with the matters and it is generally accepted that those pieces were offered by the way of 'Avin a Larf''
lead to a reduction in fluid flow within the well-to-do gentlemen of the time. Such is the price of fame, I thought. In the field of substance abuse, a usual shortcoming in the
body. Blood, for example, carries all the vital Annie, our speaker was very entertaining. She famous, my own predilection is in the field of The Wheaty Biscuit and this is fortunately limited by
nutrients to the tissues necessary for normal was thanked by Pat for such an informative and the stern hand of my good lady to one a day, with my morning coffee.
function. If this is impaired then the fluids amusing talk. It was just a pity that so few In my household it is generally accepted that I am one familiar with the ways of the world and I
become static. A good way to imagine static members were able to attend this meeting! have been known to give lengthy observations on a number of subjects. When I say generally
blood is to visualise a river that is not flowing; Also at this month‘s meeting we welcomed Mrs accepted, I must confess to only a 50% of the mandate, but as chairman, I think I must claim the
it becomes stagnant and toxic. This is similar Kate Winslow from Thompson WI who was our casting vote. When our grandchildren visit they sometime show impromptu concern for my in-car
within the body; our bodies need movement local delegate at the NFWI AGM at the Albert safety. 'Belt up, Gramps,' they say. I'm sure it is kindly meant.
and good fluid dynamics. Without movement Hall (this meeting had been attended by 5000 However, I digress: I shall make another foray into medical matters – this time on a more serious
the tissues don‘t get their nourishment and the women). The resolution ‗SOS for Honey Bees‘ note. The crux of the matter is this: I quite often visit our local health centre to put our repeat
muscles and joints don‘t work properly. This was passed by a resounding 99.4% - members prescriptions in the box, and I have noticed that there is usually music from CD player in the
can leave us susceptible to injury and illness. had been given tips on how to help and attract waiting area. It what I call popular music – or rather 'pop' music with the supporting boom-boom
Tiredness, headaches, bloated stomach and bees to their gardens. Speakers at the meeting had background beat at about 130 beats to the minute.
period problems are just some examples of also included Maureen Lipman, Eve Pollard and In the words of the popular song: 'Do ya Feel Like Dancin'? Not,
possible symptoms that can arise as a result of Richard Stilgo. I imagine, any of the assembled halt, lame, elderly or anxious
poor posture. What is interesting is that we The Fashion Evening we hosted at the Wells who are waiting for their blood pressure checks. After a short
don‘t always associate these problems with Cole Community Centre was a successful event wait it will be up to the accompanying 130 bpm. They do say that
posture. We all know that if we hunch over a for us - raising over £200. The models were all your blood pressure goes up when you are in the doctor's surgery.
desk all day we end up with a ‗sticky out‘ chin local ladies who ‗strutted their stuff‘ brilliantly – Now, in the field of music therapy it is classical music that
and round shoulders, but maintaining these thank you all, you were great! clinically proven to calm the soul and soothe the anxious and
positions can also reduce the possible The WI organization is evolving all the time. The the woebegone. Look up the subject on the net, and it is
expansion of the lungs reducing the amount of old-fashioned concept that we are a lot of old Mozart, Schubert, Beethoven and Debussy that do the job, not
oxygen and gases exchanged. The reduction women who spend their time making jam is well Kyle or Brittany. In fact on Amazon they advertise CD's of
may not be immediately noticeable but can and truly out of date. A lot of younger women are relaxation music and even Buddhist or Tibetan pipe music that will
lead to a breakdown in our health over a period joining and finding that we are about an awful lot practically send you off to sleep. On some sites you can download
of time. more than that. 'for free!' as they say.
Osteopaths are trained through observation In August our speaker will be telling us about So there it is. Should I mention my observations to the ladies
and a specialised sense of touch (palpation) health jewellery and we will also be having a behind the desk? I can anticipate their reply: 'Belt up, Gramps!' I'm sure it will be kindly meant.
to recognise areas of dysfunction within the wine tasting – ladies, you are all very welcome to
body‘s tissues that are indicative of an come along and join us on
imbalance within the body possibly affecting Thursday 12th at 7.30 pm in
its function. What sets osteopathy apart from the Watton Christian
other forms of physical therapy is the Community Centre.
attention given to finding the cause of a If you want any further
problem instead of just treating the information you can ring
symptoms. A full medical case history is Barbara on 882595.
taken, considering any medication and
previous physical trauma and treatment is
aimed at improving the body‘s overall Sunday
function. Our interest is preventative rather Afternoon Teas
than curative. With this in mind, osteopaths
use a variety of manual techniques from at Thompson
joint manipulation and mobilisation to Village Hall
massage and soft tissue manipulation and
advice on good postural technique - Every Sunday until
depending on your occupation or sport. September
They also employ exercise prescription and A great way to end a Sunday
dietary advice when necessary. walk round the local area,
Sharon Gibbons is fully qualified in teaching especially if you have visitors or
exercise (YMCA fit) since 2000 and is also a children to entertain! Saturday August 1st - Ipswich - 9am - Adult £9 + Child £6
graduate of the London School of Sports Wednesday 5th August - Yarmouth - 9.30am - Adult £7 + Child £5
Massage. She has recently graduated from
Homemade cakes and Saturday 8th August - Woburn Safari + Abbey - Adult £26 + Child £20
The College of Osteopaths (Middlesex cream scones! Yum!! Sat 8th August - Country + Western Afloat with Steve Cherelle Adult + Child £26
University). Sharon runs two busy Thursday 13th August - Fakenham - 9.30am - Adult + Child £4.50
Wednesday 26th August - Boston - 9.00am - Adult £12 + Child £9
clinics in Watton and Norwich.
For an appointment or any further Thompson Live Saturday 29th August - Southwold - 10am - Adult £9 + Child £6
Sat 5th September - Burghley Horse Trials + Craft Fair - 9am - Adult £22 Child £8
information please telephone:
Sharon Gibbons: Osteopath BSc
(Hons) LSSM (dip) MISRM MSMA
Tel: 01953 884732
All welcome for a
great night out
HARMONY Sun 13th Sept. - Sandringham Country Fair (Travel Only) - 9am - Adult £6 + Child £5
Wednesday 16th September - Bury St Edmunds - 9.30am - Adult + Child £5
Saturday 19th September - North Wield Market - 8.30am - Adult £10 + Child £7.50
Sunday 27th September - Kensington Palace - 8.30am - Adult £27 + Child £20
Sunday 29th November - Birmingham International Tattoo 2.00pm show -
Mobile: 07919401051
Email: sharon@achesandpains.biz
22nd August 2009, at the
Chequers Inn Beer garden
Live music from Mulberry Hawk
QUILTING Price:£34.00 Sunday December 6th - Dominic Kirwin Dinner Dance Norwich (Show,
Travel + Meal) Adult + Child £56
Wednesday 9th December - Thursford - Adult + Child £37
Thursday 10th December - Christmas Seaside Special - Adult & Child £20
Watton Ballroom and Against the Grain A Professional Machine Friday 18th December - Snow White on ice at King Lynn Matinee - Adult & Child £25
****** PLEASE NOTE WISBECH CHRISTMAS MARKET DATE ******
will be playing at the Chequers Inn,
Dancing Thompson, from 7pm onwards. Quilting Service ****** CHANGED TO MONDAY 21st DECEMBER. ******
Holidays 2009
Association Mulberry Hawk is a 4-piece acoustic
folk band and Against the Grain is a 3-
!!! You do the patchwork !!! Alton Towers 14th-16th August ~Torquay 22nd-29th August
I do the quilting Dorset Steam Fair 4th-7th September
Queen‟s Hall, Watton piece Blues band.
Turkey & Tinsel at Scarborough 27th-30th November
8 to 11.00 There will be an outside bar For Quilting Country & Western weekend TBA
Admission £3.00 and B-B-Q in the beer garden 2009 Brochure, Holiday Itineraries + Boat Trip List Out Now
Wadding & Backing Prices For more details please phone:
Saturday Entrance is a donation of £5.00 to www.harmonyquilting.co.uk
August 1st raise funds

Mike 01953 882799

for ‘Help for Hero’s’ and the
‘Thompson Village Millennium Green’ Tel: 01953 882484
The Wayland News Page 8
THE ROYAL
BRITISH LEGION
WATTON & DISTRICT
CONTACT NUMBER
Captain Glynn Bellamy
01953 880188
LEE VASEY BAND
AT HOCKHAM
On Bank Holiday Saturday August 29th,
Hockham Playing Field hosts the Lee Vasey
Band. This is a very popular band and tickets
can be bought in advance from Amy‘s
Occasions, Edwards Newsagents and The
Hockham Eagle Pub. Tickets are £7
(Concessions £1) and there will be up to 8 real
ales being sold on a fully stocked bar, plus a
BBQ for those hungry moments. 8 till late.
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Tel : 01953 886860
APACHE‟S AND LYNX VISIT WATTON AIR CADETS
Apache‘s and Lynx‘s were recently seen on Watton Airfield! However, it was neither Native American‘s nor wildcats just the mainstay of the Army Air
Corps helicopter fleet. The air cadets from 864 (Watton) Squadron were delighted when five Apaches and a Lynx helicopter dropped in at Watton to
show the air cadets what firepower and air support is available to the army.
The Squadron training officer Mr Daniel Fishlock said, ―One of the aims of the Air Cadet Organization is to encourage an interest in aviation. The visit
by an attack Squadron of the Army Air Corps gave the air cadets the chance to see up close the aviation assets of the Army and complimented their
public services training.‖
The cadets had the opportunity to get up close to the helicopters and the aircrew fully explained all the equipment and its uses. The cadets also
discovered that the Army Air Corps has a potent force of five operational regiments, two training regiments and one reserve regiment.
Cadet Warrant Officer Rachel Fincham said, ―It was such a shame that the weather closed in after they arrived and all the flying missions were
cancelled, but the cadets are now very familiar with the Apache and Lynx helicopters of the Army Air Corps.‖
ASHILL GARDEN CLUB NEWS
Our meeting on July 25th was well attended by those anticipating an amusing
and instructive talk on bees by John & Maureen Henson This was entitled
Sweet Light. Sex & Violence and well lived up to that name. Most members
probably went away a lot better informed about the source of the honey they
enjoy, and thankful not to be a male bee or indeed the Queen Bee!!
There was honey, and beeswax, for sale and we were able to see the bees
actually in a hive, everyone being most careful not to shake the table holding
it, in case we all needed to beat a hasty retreat. There was the usual raffle, and
plant sale, and members were asked not to forget entries for the flower show
on the following Sunday.
Sunday was quite hot and windy and the committee were about early getting
things set up, a warm and sticky job. In the event there were sadly less entries
than last year, mainly due to the odd sort of weather we have been
experiencing, and the main wails seemed to be ―All my roses have been
ruined by the wind, the rain, flowered too early, or, are not yet properly open‖
However we managed to put on a fine show and had a good number of
visitors which was pleasing The Tombola was very popular and did well, as were the refreshments, The exhibits were once again judged by Alison from
the Village Florist and our thanks go to her and to her husband for doing a difficult job patiently and well. A big thank-you goes also to Eileen Page who
was the organiser of the show again this year, no mean task. It is doubtful if many members realise just how much time and work go into this event.
Mrs June Smith was awarded a first for a superb rose, and this was also judged best exhibit in show.
Other winners were Top Vase Susan Saini; 3 stems of flowers Susan Luff; Flowering pot plant Gloria Canham; Foliage pot plant Audrey Connor;
Bonsai Rosemary Beckett; Orchid Eileen Page; Cactus or succulent Susan Saini; Arrangement in teapot Susan Saini; African Violet Eileen Page; Large
flower arrangement Susan Saini;
COUGHTREY BDK Ltd. Handmade item from kit or pattern David &
Unit 2, Coughtrey Industrial Estate
Christine Wilson; Handmade from own design
Eileen Page; Photography Flowers David &
Church Road, Griston. IP25 6QB
Christine Wilson; Photography Open class Linda
Fitted Kitchens Moore; Best arrangement from Class 9 or 11 Susan
Saint; BEST IN SHOW June Smith; Winner of most
Bathrooms classes Susan Saini. Prize-winners were presented
with their cups or gift tokens by Alison. Pictured:
Internal Doors Alison presents June Smith with the Silver Cup
for Best In Show watch by Barbara Spiegler
(Chair of Ashill Garden Club)
When it came time for the committee to clear up and
go home the rain came down in sheets and we all
got wet, but we were thankful that it waited until
then and did not put off the visitors.
There were lots of plants left on the sales tables as
members had been really generous with them, so
that on the following Sunday three of the committee
went to the Holme Hale Boot Fair and sold them,
Free Quotations & adding nicely to the Club Funds.
Full Planning Service Next meeting will be on July 23rd when we will be
having a talk by Howard Norton on Delphiniums.
01953 881243 Come along and join us. Happy gardening.
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GREAT HOCKHAM
GARDENING CLUB
Trip to Colchester & Beth Chatto‘s Garden: Date: Saturday 4th
July. 27 members and friends enjoyed this super day out.
Colchester was interesting with its unusual castle and
magnificent grounds.
In the afternoon we saw Beth Chatto‘s garden. I had never
been before and was so glad I made the effort! Such
inspirational planting in 5 acres of informal gardens. The
Gravel garden emulating a dried-up river bed with plantings
suitable for the growing conditions. In contrast, the Water
garden full of lush, green growth, and a hundred shades of
green, sounds tinkling and bubbling, fish and wildlife
abounding, creating harmony and tranquillity. Then the
Woodland garden, darker, deeper, leaf patterns and foliage
but still colourful, and scented. No wonder Beth Chatto
remains one of the most important horticultural figures in the
last century. Do visit if you get the chance!
We nearly all succumbed to buying plants from her extensive
nursery and also enjoyed their light lunches and home-made
cakes from their very nice tea room.
Many thanks to Sue Cunningham for her hard work organising
such a successful trip.
WEDNESDAY 8th JULY: HOECROFT PLANTS, Dereham,
on the B1110 north of Guist, NR20 5BL. This proved hard to
find for some, which was a shame and even more so to me, who
stupidly muddled up the day and missed it!! However, 18
members enjoyed their visit to what proved to be so much more
than just a lovely nursery, with stunning, mixed herbaceous
borders, featuring ornamental grasses and coloured foliage
plants for all year interest. The very large plot, which the two
ladies had owned since 1991, also included livestock, chickens
and sheep. They were the first to exhibit grasses at Chelsea
flower show, which have subsequently become fashionable.
Obviously there were plants to buy and teas and coffees were
provided to end the interesting evening.
FLOWER SHOW 2009 : Date Sunday, AUGUST 2nd
TIMINGS: Entries to be displayed in Edinburgh hall: 8-11am
Judging takes place from : 11-2pm DOORS OPEN TO
PUBLIC : 2pm Presentation of trophies/prizes at : 3pm
Auction of many of the exhibits : 3.15– 3.30pm Raffle : 3.30 -
3.45pm
DO COME ALONG AND ENJOY THIS TRULY VILLAGE
EVENT. It is known as one of the best shows in the area.
Schedule, rules, entry forms and ‗tips for showing‘ are all
available on our website. ENTRY FORMS TO BE IN TO
‗Overton House, Harling rd, Gt Hockham, Thetford,
Norfolk IP24 1NT. BY THURS 30th JULY to enable us
to organise the tables and ensure the smooth running, and
no queuing, on Show day.
We hope for a record-breaking, over 400, number of
entries!
CUPS & TROPHIES : Are urgently needed so if you
haven‘t handed yours back by now please do so. Thanks!
HELP NEEDED : As always, please bring your donations
of a cake, scones or savoury to the tea stall, we also need
donations for the plant and produce stall and for a
Tombola and Bottle stall. Thanks!
BEST KEPT GARDEN & HANGING BASKET/POTS
COMPETITION
Our team of judges have finished their deliberations
and the result is in a sealed envelope ready to open on
Show Day. Come along to see if you are one of the
lucky winners of this esteemed trophy/prize. Our team
of judges (from outside the village) would like to thank
those in the village that spoke to them and offered
them hospitality and would like to say how lovely the
people were as they wandered round. Many thanks,
Hockham, for making them feel so welcome.
WEDNESDAY 12th AUGUST is a change from the
published programme : OUTSIDE VISIT to: THE OLD
RECTORY, Caston. Opposite the Red Lion Pub (now
closed)
As this is a privately owned garden, kindly offered to
us for a visit by Graham and Marie Penfold, and not
usually open to the public, we have been asked for
names beforehand, so please telephone me or Annie on
488477 if you would like to come along for this unique
opportunity.
The cost is the usual £1 to members and is £3 to guests.
We will leave the village green at 6.45pm, there at 7pm.
There is plenty of room to park.
Afterwards we will meet in the Waggon and Horses at
Griston for a drink. Look forward to seeing you there.
Everyone welcome.
For more information look us up on our fantastic website:
www.greathockhamgardeningclub.org.uk
Or ring me on the number below. We are a very active,
friendly club, always keen to increase our membership.
If anyone would like a lift to meetings please give me a
call. Jane Dalton (Secretary) 01953 498694
CATS
BY EDITH PLEASANCE
I am what one would call a ‗Cat Person‘. Meaning, of course,
I prefer feline pets rather than the canine variety. It‘s not that
I dislike dogs, as long as their owners assure me they are not
aggressive and will not bite lumps from my person as one
small terrier did when I was six years old. It was my fault
entirely as at such a young age I did not realise that a hot day
at the seaside was not an ideal environment for throwing my
arms around an animal that would rather be anywhere but on
a crowded beach! Throughout my life I have shared a home
with cats. At one time we had seven consisting of Dinah, our
tiny all black who had produced four kittens; plus two male
tabbies, Jimmy and Joey, from Dinah‘s previous litter. I think
our Mum soon found homes for the kittens that were surplus
to our requirements.
Jimmy and Joey were, apart from similar markings, as
different in temperament as chalk from cheese. Jimmy was
very laid back and affectionate. His favourite trick was to
stretch across my neck while I cycled from our back lane and
when I reached the front gate he would jump off and make
his way indoors. Cat-flaps were unknown so he would wait
patiently for someone to let him back into the house. Joey, on
the other hand, was the bad boy of the village and would pick
a fight with any adversary be it cat or dog. I remember one
day the baker banged angrily on our door to report, ―That
damned cat of yours has bitten my horse in the leg and sent it
careering up the road.‖
Our various cats were fed mainly on scraps from the table.
No special tinned or packet foods for them. They ate and
thrived on much the same as we had and were seldom seen by
the Vet. That is except when Mum sent me on the bus at
various times with a male cat wrapped in a piece of blanket to
ask the Vet to ―Take his tonsils out please‖. That Mr Jones
had a lovely smile!
Cats of all colours and shapes have come and gone in my life
and those who were the best behaved and gentle have
been the all-black toms, while the gingers had the
strongest characters. Just now I am still grieving the loss
of Dixie, my large ginger and white tom who shared our
lives for sixteen years. People ask me if I will get another
cat but I am fearful that it would probably outlive me. As
it is I am hoping to spend six weeks in Australia later in
the year so will give the decision some thought when I
return home. Edith Pleasance © 15.07.09
Summer Art Exhibition
Mixed Media
1st - 15th August Showcasing the work of East
Anglian artists
Art work for sale, prints & cards also available. Opening
times: Weekdays 10.00 - 4.00pm
Saturday 10.00 - 1.00pm
The Dragonfly Exhibition Centre, Wayland House, Watton.
Contact Susan 01953 880205 for more information
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MORE LINES ADDED AT
WATTON COUNTRY MARKET
We have welcomed a new producer to our team: a lady who
makes lovely cloth bags of various sizes and pretty kaftans.
Produce is increasing in quantity and variety as the weeks go
by. We have a good variety of fruits and vegetables now, as
well as cut flowers; garden plants are still available; the
baked goods and jams continue to prove popular with our
customers, as do the fresh eggs.
You need never be at a loss for a gift: our crafters continue to
produce beautiful etched glass, turned wood items including
pens, beautiful jewellery at very reasonable prices; greetings
cards for all occasions; and a wide variety of knitwear
including baby clothes.
Please come and visit us on a Wednesday morning, 8.30 -
11.30 a.m., in the Watton Christian Community Centre (next
door to the Methodist Church).
If you would like us to keep your purchases under the counter
while you go to the rear hall where the Methodist ladies serve
coffee we shall be glad to do so - just ask the person who
serves you.
WAYLAND HAPPY CIRCLE
We had our outing in July as usual and 42 members,
husbands and friends joined the coach for the trip to Cromer
to see the End of Pier Show - Seaside Special. After a
journey through the countryside we arrived in time to have a
look around and enjoy lunch in one of the many cafes. The
weather was kind and it was a pleasant, warm (for Cromer)
day. Everyone seemed to enjoy the show and some members
also enjoyed a ride on ‗The Little Train‘ back to the car park.
Many thanks to Doreen for organising everything. As
previously mentioned, our speaker for the August meeting is
Sharon McElvie, Deputy Governor of Wayland Prison.
Cartoon by Lindsay Keir Wise in aid of Quidenham Children’s
Hospices and sponsored by The Wayland News
Country Cottage Stoves
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We have over 40 Multi Fuel and
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We make regular deliveries in your area of
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HACKERS, TACKERS AND STUFFERS EXHIBITION
THANKS AGAIN FROM
THE WATTON PLAICE
We would like to say a big ―thank you‖ to all our customers
who have helped us raise the magnificent sum of £247.75 by
―Wanging their change in our Wellies‖
The money will be sent to the Fishermen‘s Mission who
provide emergency and welfare support to our fishermen and
their families 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
The winning ticket number is . . . . . 119 . . . . the winner
receives a pair of Wellies (a new pair!), one of which is filled
with chocolate! Thank you again from Paul and Steve.
Thanks to the Wayland organisation our second exhibition at the
Dragonfly Gallery in Watton was opened by the Mayor,
Margaret Holmes, accompanied by her husband David Beeken
at the Preview on the evening of Friday 10th July. This was a
very pleasant, well supported, occasion and we must thank our
hosts at Wayland House; representatives from Norfolk Quilters;
the Linus Project, Norfolk; Grandma‘s Patch, Watton; the ladies
of Jessopp Road Patchwork and Craft Group, Norwich and other
visitors. This launched the event in great style. It was good to
meet Sue White the Wayland Heritage Officer who has set up a
Blog for us through the Capturing our Wayland Heritage
Project. Incidentally Sue also came to our Hackers meeting on
14th July with an interesting traditionally paper pieced quilt
begun by her mother when in the ATS during the second World
War which she plans to complete. Welcome Sue, on all counts.
At the time of writing the exhibition is set to be a great
success. It has been very well attended with visitors from far
and wide, not just Norfolk. Many who come sew and include
members of other local groups, whilst others are just visiting
the area, come from general interest or because they
accompany a friend or partner. The raffle in aid of the Big
‗C‘ centre at the N&NUH and donations for materials for
Linus Quilts and Heart Cushions for those who have had
surgery for breast cancer are doing very well. I will give
more details next month.
We do not meet in August but will begin again on 8th
September at 7 p.m. in the Christian Community Centre in
Watton. We have an exciting programme of evening and day
workshops including making a three dimensional Christmas tree;
a fabric rabbit or goose and others. There is also the possibility
of a series of workshops by a nationally known and acclaimed
tutor.
For further information contact Sue Hart: 01362 822536.
CARBROOKE FETE
The day of the fete started with all the vehicles being taken down to be placed in their position.
Then the stalls were put up with the help of all the volunteers, tea and bacon rolls were
supplied to all. Mr & Mrs Trollope opened the Fete at 1.00pm and the fun began.
There was Face Painting, Hook the Duck, Tombola, Spin the Bottle, Lop the Toilet Roll & Bottle
Stall. The gentlemen that brought the farm vehicles and other vehicles held competitions relating to
their area of expertise. There was a barbeque, tea and cakes, pancakes plus the bar. Bric-a-brac,
bookstalls craft stalls all part of a good day. In the evening we had the band named Freeloaders who
played music from the 60‘s & 70‘s they were so good.
We raised about £2,500 which will be split between The School, Church, Playschool, Millennium
Green & Village Hall. The Committee would like to thank all that came and enjoyed the afternoon,
and all those that donated items for our Raffle. Thank you to Warburtons for their donation, and last
but not least a big thank you to all those that helped behind the scenes.
Next year‘s Fete will be the same theme but in the Hall we will be holding a Flower &
Vegetable Show so all those out there with green fingers. Get planning now, for the
children there will be a miniature garden & scarecrow competition.
BRECKLAND CATS PROTECTION
We are really struggling with our rehoming this year. During May and June
we have only homed a third of what we rehomed during those 2 months last
year. We have 45 kittens and 11 adults needing homes and more on the
waiting list to come in. Our golden oldies are still with us which is a shame
as they are such affectionate cats waiting to love their new owners.
Jessie is in lovely condition and is so fussful. She received a lot of attention
at our Meet the Cats day but unfortunately no one who could offer her a
home.
Daisy (pictured right) is a little dear and doesn't ask for much, just a
comfortable bed and a cuddle. Could you offer a home to either of these little
ladies or any of our cats or kittens, if so please ring 01842 810018 .
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WATTON WESTFIELD CHAMPIONS AGAIN!!!!! BRADENHAM & DISTRICT

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
We struck a first at our July meeting as our speaker, Graham
Simmons, had never addressed a horticultural society before, having
spoken all over Norfolk on the subject of the Caister Lifeboat
history. OK not an immediate connection but our members were
pleased to get away from gardening for a change. We were all
enthralled to find out how the lifeboat organisation (RNLI) started
and how Caister is the only independent of the 239 all weather
lifeboats in the UK. It all began with the Industrial Revolution when
machinery was driven by coal. The coal and all other freight had to
be moved by sea as there was no other network for moving freight.
In 1807 a record 3017 ships passed through the sea roads off the
East Anglian coast and not surprisingly there were many collisions,
wrecks and loss of life. The first attempt to address this shocking
loss was the formation of Beach Companies all along the coast,
including at Caister. The main function of these companies was
salvage and then rescue. They were paid handsomely for their
trouble so in 1794 the Caister Company of Beachmen bought a
yawl, built for speed and became very successful indeed. Their
original rules are in the National Records Office in London as they
kept meticulous accounts and rules, being the only company to do
so. A copy is on display at Caister. The records show there were 639
successful claims for salvage in 33 years, including the Flagship of
the English Fleet. She was taken by the Dutch and suffered a
collision on the way to Yarmouth. Salvaged by the Caister men the
Admiralty paid 114 guineas (£275000 in today's money). However,
the alarming loss of life became a national scandal and an appeal
was launched in Ipswich in 1800 to purchase and operate a lifeboat.
Lord Nelson donated the first five guineas. Incidentally Caister has
maintained the connection with high profile donors and fund raisers
with Bernard Matthews and Jim Davidson well to the fore in recent
times. Following a few false starts the National Lifesaving
Organisation was formed in December 1824 - in a pub in
Westminster! Under pressure Caister agreed to join the Norfolk
Society and all continued until an inspection in 1969 when the
Society decided the Caister boat was unnecessary and removed the
boat. The villagers had a meeting and despite reservations by the
Once again, a team of 10 children (pictured above) from Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School were the worthy winners of the Coxswain decided to go ahead and keep a lifeboat under their own
Local Inter-Schools Multiskills Tournament. Watton Westfield won the last tournament back in the Autumn Term with a different committee. In 1970 the headmaster of a local school took his pupils
team. They beat the Primary Schools from Caston, Ashill, Thompson, Saham and Carbrooke in an afternoon of fun and friendly on a sponsored walk from Caister to Norwich and raised enough
rivalry. Miss Thomas, the Westfield subject leader for PE, said that she felt enormously proud of the excellent attitude and behaviour money to fund an inshore boat and two guide dogs for the blind.
displayed by the Westfield Team and will look forward to the next tournament in the Summer term. Later a 20 year old boat was obtained from the RNLI, then a tractor
to launch it and two weeks after the naming saved nine sailors.

PICTURES FROM THE SAHAM FETE Needing a modern boat, later, Skipper Woodhouse was persuaded to
appear on Terry Wogan's TV show and was so popular that £6000
came in from viewers in 1975. The popularity also produced a
second appearance on Wogan's Christmas Show and brought in
another £8000. The Caister lifeboat certainly captured the
imagination of the public as in 1987 the Mayor of Yarmouth
launched another appeal, raising £485000 with Bernard Matthews
donating the whole £42000 for the hull. This boat was named in
1991 by Princess Alexandra and coincidentally performed her first
rescue two weeks later, the first of 144 launches and 104 lives saved.
Prince Charles was also involved and persuaded Bernard Matthews
to fund a new tractor. The 2002 appeal was launched by Bernard
Matthews and Jim Davidson, raising funds for an up-to-date boat
and shed (the new boat wouldn't fit in the old one). So in 2004
Caister had the fastest lifeboat in the UK, with a top speed of 50mph.
It costs £3500 per week to run, including training etc. An astonishing
fact of the training is that Caister can launch crewed by men under
25 with 10 years' experience. There is a fantastic public response to
and appreciation of the lifeboat except the National Lottery. Their
organisers turned down funds for the lifeboat on the grounds that 'it
doesn't serve the public'!
We had the Sweet Pea, Rose and Pelargonium Show, judged by
Sandra and Fred Howard with the following results:
7 Sweet Pea Stems 1st and Kathleen Lord Shield - Geoff Twelftree,
2nd - Peggy Twelftree, 3rd - Mandy Kinsley, Highly Commended -
Ralph Kinsley. Single Sweet Pea Stem 1st - Mandy Kinsley, 2nd
Ralph Kinsley, 3rd Annie Davis. Single HT Rose 1st and Winifred
Jones Cup - Geoff Twelftree, 2nd Mandy Kinsley, 3rd Ralph
Kinsley, Highly Commended - Peggy Twelftree
Pelargonium in a Pot 1st - Ralph Kinsley, 2nd - Mandy Kinsley
Thanks to all 15 entrants and we look forward to the big Show in
September. Marianne Kilmartin, Publicity Officer, 01362 820744

Pictured above are Diane Worbey (Indian Squaw &

Chairperson of the Wells-Cole Community Centre
Management Committee0, Hayley Newton (Dolly Parton &
Secretary to the same organisation), John Glascock Cowboy
(left) & Vice Chair to the same org), and Ken Pickering
(alias Kenny Rogers and Training Officer Norfolk Army
Cadet Force). Right: “Bob” a Harris Hawk
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WATTON FESTIVAL 2009 A DREADFUL
OCTOBER 23RD TO OCTOBER 31ST
My previous articles in the Wayland News this year have given
further information about the events at the Queens Hall during
TIME
Festival week. These have included: The Good Old Days; Junior By Jan Godfrey
Up to the middle of June,
Startime; A Viennese Gala Evening; Films, The Wind in the
2009 had been a good year.
Willows and The Philadelphia Story; Ghost Stories, A Warning
The highlights had been my
to the Curious; Shakespeare Ladies Club; a Magic & Punch &
70th birthday party, the
Judy Show; Facts, Fibs and a Pinch of Salt; Feathers Flounces
Breckland Pride awards -
and Fantastic Rhythms; Winston the Singing Farmer and Chris
with that wonderful Oscar-
Smith and His String of Pearls. Programmes will soon be
style celebration at Lynford
delivered to every household in the area but in the meantime , if
Hall - and the award of an
you missed a copy of the Wayland News , you can read all about
MBE in the Birthday honours
the performances we have arranged on the Website: http://
list – all pretty good really.
myweb.tiscali.co.uk/wattonarts.
The ‗lowlights ‗ were the
There are a few other events worthy of note during the week. On
impact of the recession on the
the first Saturday of the Festival we will have, once again, Mr
Wayland community and on
George Cushing‘s Bursen Street Organ playing in Chaston Place
the Partnership‘s funds and
from 10am to 12 noon.
Ken‘s deep vein thrombosis. FLASHBACK: JAN‟S FRONT GARDEN SUBMERGED IN HAIL AFTER THE STORM
Throughout Festival week the Library are holding a series of
Then, completely out of the
events. Under the title ―African Baby Bounce and Rhyme‖ from
blue, came the most freakily astonishing, once in a lifetime storm which wiped out all the happy moments of 2009 and put the previous
10 - 10.30am on Wednesday 28th there is a free event suitable
anxieties into a different perspective.
for ages 0 to 3. The following day there is an ―African
The 30 minutes that it took to deposit hail, mud and water in our garden to a depth of more than two feet with 4-5 inches of muddy
Adventure -animal masks and stories‖ for those aged 2 to 10.
water throughout the bungalow, has at least temporarily lost us our home and seen our car written off. It has also taken us into a world
This again is free (from 10.30 - 11.30am) and there is no need to
where people of whom we know nothing are making decisions about our home and our possessions. Our insurers have commissioned a
book. On the Friday it is hoped that ―Indian Mask making‖ will
company of loss adjusters who in turn commissioned a Norfolk franchise of an international fire and flood recovery firm. A damage
attract those children in the 10+ bracket between 10.30 and
management specialist from Stone in Staffordshire will deal with the building work – they work exclusively for our insurers and they
11.30am. All the Library events are free and no booking is
do not subcontract locally – and another will deal with the replacement of carpets.
required. Turn up and give them a problem of where to put you!
The recovery firm arrived three days after the storm to remove the carpets – but left wet carpet under furniture and in fitted cupboards. It is a
During Festival week there will be An Exhibition of Art in
month since the storm but the house is still not empty of furniture as they have been with us for only three days of that month to date. Most of
Wood entitled ―Touch Wood‖ at the Dragonfly Centre. This will
our furniture has been written off and carried away for disposal. We have had to fight to keep treasured and old items of furniture. It was
be staged by the Wayland Partnership and I hope you will all
heartbreaking to see an 18 month old sitting room suite condemned to the scrap heap. There are three different recovery firms operating in the
support this venture.
four neighbouring flooded houses and they seem to perform very differently. With the help of family and friends we have done much of the
I have previously made mention of the Watton Festival Art
clearing of flood damaged items ourselves – it is amazing what we all keep in the bottoms of wardrobes, in under-bed drawers, at the bottom
Project - The Big Picture. A number of people have been asked
of cupboards, book cases, chests, filing cabinets etc. And we have 44 years worth of stuff!
to paint part of a picture originally painted by a famous artist.
In the meantime we have opted to remain on-site in a caravan which we/the insurance company purchased second hand from a
Different types of paint and medium including collage are being
Dereham firm and which we will resell when we can move back to the house. Other Carbrooke flood victims were housed in B & B
used by various adults and children taking part. When the work
accommodation and are now in rented houses but for the sake of the garden and the dog and our own sanity we are established for the
is finished it will be assembled and displayed, together with
next few months in a comfortable caravan with all mod cons but very little space!
another picture designed by pupils of Wayland Community High
Our lowest point was last week when the engineer for our car insurance decided our beloved 4 year old Laguna was not worth
School, in the Queens Hall. At the time of writing I don‘t know
repairing. It had been at the garage for more than a week while we had a tin box on wheels for a courtesy car. Within ten minutes of the
whether or not there a few places left but if you‘re interested
engineer‘s call the garage called to say that they would be collecting the courtesy car within the hour – leaving us literally homeless
please ring Judy on 882613 or Heather on 882572. This project
and car-less. Thanks to the support of friends and family and the efficiency of the salesman, we were only without a car for two days
is being supported by Breckland Council Community Festivals
but just at that moment we were close to despair.
Funds.
It would be foolish to pretend that this has not been a difficult time but we have been helped enormously by so many people. Our
That‘s about all for now but if you have any queries,
family have not only provided bed and board and comfort, but transport when needed and hard labour too. Our neighbours turned out
suggestions, criticisms, advice, views or whatever about the
in numbers to clear the hail away and we have had endless offers of support from transport to washing and ironing. One friend
Festival or the Friends of the Festival please ring me on 01953
provided us with a whole (and delicious) meal; another took Ken to look for a car. The caravan company turned a lead-in time that is
884044. If I don‘t know the answer I know a man who does.
normally a month to one of just two days; the stranger from whom we purchased an awning not only delivered it but put it up for us as
well. In addition we have received dozens of cards and greetings.
SAHAM W.I. JUMBLE SALE We thank every one of these – family, friends, neighbours and strangers – from the bottom of our hearts.
SATURDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER 10-12 noon
FROM THE WAYLAND
Wells Cole Community Centre, Bell Lane, Saham Toney
Clothes, Bric-a-Brac, Toys, Books, Tea, Coffee
Entrance 30p
Jumble can be collected by telephoning 01953 884880
CHAMBER OF
Proceeds to Saham W.I. Charity No. 1018277 COMMERCE
The Committee met on 17th June. The Carnival the previous
Lusher Coach Excursions 2009 Sunday was noted to have been a great success with ideal
weather. However, the flash flooding the following day
Sunday 9th August Canterbury, Kent £16.00 caused problems for High Street traders but on Tuesday the
Monday 31st August Suffolk Villages Tour £11.50 sun was shining again and businesses were open as usual,
Sunday 27th Sept. Mini Mystery Tour £TBA showing the resilience of our local traders.
Thursday 8th October Knitting and Stitching Show 20 It was noted that the High School are looking for computer
at Alexandra Palace £25.00 (Corner of High Street and the old Dereham Rd.) games and trade magazines to assist students with their
BTEC Media Studies.
Thursford Christmas Spectacular 2009
Thurs 10th Dec. 2pm performance raised seating £36.50 PRINTING ERRORS IN THE 2009
Friday 18th Dec.
Weds 23rd Dec.
7pm performance raised seating
7pm performance raised seating
£36.50
£36.50
WAYLAND CMA INFORMATION, TRADE & SERVICES
August 22nd - Longshot 8.00pm DIRECTORY ARE NOTED HERE:
To get your copy of our 2009 Excursion List, or for Tel 01953 889890 for details On Page 56 the advert for Wayland Plumbing & Heating
“The Best In Country Music” 8 ‘til late should show the logo for the Gas Safe Register and the
bookings, please call us on 01760 440589 number 6475.
On Page 93 please correct telephone numbers to:
Wayland Plumbing and Heating 01953 885516
HJC Ltd Motor Engineers WC Littleproud & Son
Weatherill Brothers Ltd.
01760 440269
01953 882394
Servicing & MOT preparation to all makes of Weco Engineering Ltd. 01953 881142
07779 150359
modern cars & light commercials WF Smith & Co 01953 880800
Tyres, Exhausts, & Batteries supplied and fitted William H Brown 01953 881951
Willow House 01953 881181
Courtesy cars available Windmill Inn 01760 756232
WLP www.w-l-p.co.uk 01953 882141
Ask for Steve at: 5 Linmore Court Threxton Rd Woodyatts 01953 881804
World of Beauty 01953 881036
Industrial Estate Watton
Errata slips are available on request from Wayland House.
Tel: 01953 889924 Heather Nunn, Secretary, 07979 264047 or 01760 440837.
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IN YOUR GARDEN
BY LOTTA POTTS
HATS OFF TO HARDINGHAM !
August for many people is holiday time but it
is not necessarily for their gardens. The
weather this month can be unpredictable and
your one or two week break is almost
guaranteed to see your garden fried or flooded!
There‘s not a lot can be done about too much
water, but too little rain can be avoided in
several ways. The best method is to install an
irrigation system with a timer but this is
expensive. A cheaper solution is to join with
friends or neighbours with a common
commitment to water each others‘ gardens as
appropriate for the breaks. Just before
departure pick all flowers in full bloom or
breaking bud and all crops and give them to
said neighbours. Bribery is a wonderful tool!
Should you be at home there are still lots of
tasks. At this time of year you can still plant
winter crops. Sow Spring Cabbage, Chinese
Cabbage, hardy lettuce (you may need to
protect with a glass or plastic cloche), spring
onions of an appropriate variety, late spinach,
kohlrabi, turnips and a quick crop of radish.
That‘s quite a lot! You could always plant
green manure - dwarf beans are good - and dig
this in in spring or compost it. This crop will
nourish the soil and keep weeds down. For
those with crops already growing August is a
bumper month for potatoes, late season
strawberries, raspberries, beans of all kinds
and anything that was sown in succession by
those disciplined enough to do it. Next year…
Aphids are a problem but a jet from the hose A group of residents of Hardingham are organising a Flower festival to take place on August Bank Holiday weekend 29th - 31st August at St
normally takes care of them and if you have George‘s Church in Hardingham - pictured above. The church will be open from 11.00am - 5.00pm each day and refreshments and cream teas
planted flowers to encourage predators like will be served. There will be occasional light music in the church throughout the Festival and on Sunday there will be a shor t concert starting at
hover flies they will take care of hundreds. If 6.00pm for which tickets [£5] will be available at the door. The aim of the Festival is to raise funds for the church and for improvements to the
you encourage birds, they too will eat insects. kitchen at the Memorial Hall.
This is where companion planting comes in Hardingham is a very beautiful small village which is part of a mainly arable agricultural estate. The River Blackwater joins the River Yare within the
but that‘s for spring. Look out for butterflies Parish. At one time it had a water mill as depicted on the village sign, but this was burnt down during the making of a film in the 1960's. The inscription
on brassicas. The eggs are usually in clusters on the village sign reads 'Quid leges sine moribus' which roughly translated means 'What is Law without morality', food for thought!
and can be squished off (wear gloves) and the Although there are only approximately 110 households with about 250 residents, Hardingham has a good community spirit. Our Pa rish Clerk was
caterpillars can be disposed of in a similar recently awarded an MBE for service to the community and each year a very successful village fete is organised by the village rs. The Fete is run
fashion. Pigeons can be deterred by netting and on traditional lines and on fete day Hardingham Station is opened by kind permission of the owner and so people can travel to the fete by train
if the mesh is fine enough it will keep the from Dereham.
butterflies off as well. St George‘s Church dating back to the 13th Century
has a South Tower. It is Hardingham's only Grade 1
listed building and it is hoped the Festival will raise
ROTARY ROUNDUP funds for improvements to the fabric of the church
and facilities.
1st July saw the start of the new Rotary year – The Memorial Hall was built in the 1920's on land
all over the world. For the first time in Rotary generously donated by the family who owned the Estate
International‘s 104-year history a Scotsman in memory of those who fought in the 1st World War.
has taken on the Presidency of the movement; Today many activities take place in the hall for
he is John Kenny of Grangemouth. Locally, example the playgroup meets every weekday e-mail: sales@bobsmobiles.co.uk
for the second year running, a Norfolk man is morning, there is an art group, a textile group,
at the helm of our Rotary District 1080 as Women‘s Institute, a youth club called 'Chill Out
―District Governor‖. He is John Samuel, who Club', a book and music group, table tennis, and of
is from Downham Market course there is a cricket club with matches taking
Watton Rotary got off to a flying start for at place every weekend, It is hoped that funds raised
our meeting on 2nd July we were ‗officially from the Flower Festival will help to improve
visited‘ by our new District Governor and at kitchen facilities for the many activities.
that meeting we also inducted a new member, This promises to be an interesting and enjoyable
Paul Chubbock, the son of existing member event in a very lovely setting and we hope as many
Ivan. Paul has been an honorary member of the people as possible will support it. Hardingham is a
club for the past few years and has recently couple of miles north east of Hingham and the
married. Pictured below are Richard Akister, Festival will be signposted from the main roads.
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WHERE DOES
CHARITY BEGIN?
From Jan Godfrey
I was recently asked quite aggressively why the
Craft Fairs and other events organised by the
Wayland Partnership do not raise funds for
charity as other craft fairs do. The answer is that
that it does. The Wayland Partnership is itself a
registered charity set up for the benefit of
everyone who lives in the Wayland area.
The Partnership‘s charitable status means that
we can apply for funds from a wider range of
organisations and it also means that we must
obey the rules governing registered charities
and meet a high standard of financial
management and governance. One of the rules
of any charity is that any surplus of funds or
fund-raising must be used to promote its
purposes as agreed with the charity
commission. We are not therefore permitted to
give any of the money we raise to other
charities however worthy. Over the past year
or so surpluses have been difficult to achieve –
the recession has meant fewer people booking
rooms and an enormous reduction in interest
on our reserves.
As a charity we are permitted a certain amount
of trading which allows us to run and staff
Wayland House for the benefit of the
community; in any one week a great many
people use the building for learning and
training, or advice and support from one of the
many agencies which use the building or for
information or services such as photocopying.
More than 80 volunteers support the work of
the Partnership in one way or another.
We do try to support other individuals and
organisations in their fundraising – for
example this very week the Quilts 2 Exhibition
is raising funds for the Linus project.
However we do need to raise, through grants
where possible and through fundraising
activity, as much money as possible to help
our Partners deliver projects which will
improve the life of their communities. No
week passes without at least one very real
request for support for a project which will
directly benefit members of the Wayland
Community and it is often a struggle for us to
know how best to help.
Every charity is important and every charity
needs funds, but we would ask Wayland News
readers to remember that the charity known as
the Wayland Partnership was set up by the
Wayland Community for the Wayland
Community, and that it needs help with fund-
raising too. So if you are holding an event for
charity, give a thought for the needs of your own
community here in Wayland, or at the very least
support our exhibitions and craft fairs.
NEWS FROM THE
INNER WHEEL
CLUB OF WATTON
The first meeting of our new year with
President Helen Glibbery in the chair, took
place at the home of Brenda Davis. Brenda had
recently been on holiday in Spain and she
showed us a video of the beautiful patios
which are opened to the public in Cordoba
each May. Every square inch of wall is
covered with hanging baskets full of colourful
flowers and green ferns grow in pots round the
statues and fountains. These are all in private
houses, the patios often shared by several
neighbours and she thought they had visited
about 50 over several days, all in glorious
sunshine, of course.
In the business half of the meeting we were
told we had raised £700 at our Strawberry
Tea, which will be sent to Hope and Homes
for Children.
Our thanks to all who supported this event
and were able to enjoy their strawberries in
the garden. We also thoroughly enjoyed a
trip to Savill Gardens and Windsor Castle,
none of us suffering any ill effects from the
extreme heat that day.
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HISTORIC PARISH CHURCHES OF NORFOLK
DEREHAM &
By Frank Wilder
Many of Norfolk‘s parish churches
DISTRICT
occupy prime positions within their
villages and some settings are quite
beautiful. One such church is St Mary‘s, CAT ADOPTION
East Raynham, which is approached along
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just south of Fakenham. The church Hoe Road, Longham, Dereham NR19 2RP
comes suddenly into view on a slight rise
in the middle distance across a valley of
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waving corn, creating a delightful English Providing Advice &
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Slightly to the right of the church stands Help With Neutering
Raynham Hall, partially hidden by mature trees. The main approach to the Hall is by a long tree
lined avenue – a very imposing vista. It is the seat of the Viscounts Townshend and was built in the
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The church is a Victorian re-build (1866-68) of an original medieval building in perpendicular style
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and thus has little architectural value, so that interest resides in the memorials and artefacts inside
and around the church. There are several mural monuments to the Townshends who served both in
the Army and the Navy. The oldest memorial is an Easter Sepulchre to Sir Roger who died in 1493
and to his wife by whose will of 1499 it was built. Another memorial is to General George
Townshend who took over command when General Wolfe fell at Quebec at the moment of victory.
One marble slab is in memory of General Charles Townshend of Kut (1861-1924) and was erected
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COUNCIL PUBLIC PHONE NUMBERS
A small change in Norfolk County Council's main public phone numbers will mean more small
change in the pockets of many callers.
All of the county council's 0844 numbers are changing to become 0344 numbers, with the new
numbers already operating alongside the old ones. The change has been made after people told the
council they couldn't make use of free minutes on their mobile and landline packages when ringing
the old 0844 numbers. Because 0344 numbers are charged at the same rate as numbers starting in
01 and 02, people who have free minutes to these numbers as part of their phone package will now
be able to call the council for free. People who pay to ring 01 and 02 numbers will pay no more
than their usual rate to ring the new 0344 numbers.
When making this change, Norfolk County Council moved onto a different phone contract and it is
expected this new deal will save the council £30,000 a year in telephone costs.
Tony Williams, Cabinet Member for Corporate and Commercial Services at Norfolk County
Council, said: ―We listen to the feedback we receive from people and continuously examine the
way we do things so that we can make sure we are providing good value for money for the people
of Norfolk. Here's an excellent example of why it's so important to do this, with savings being made
for many callers and £30,000 annual savings for the council which will help us keep our part of the
council tax charge as low as possible.‖
The only change to the county council's 0844 numbers is to the start, from 0844 to 0344 - the
rest of the numbers will stay the same. From this week, the new numbers will be promoted in a
countywide marketing campaign including press and radio adverts and the Norfolk County ROGER TURNER
Council website and BT directory enquiries are already updated with the new 0344 numbers. 07759 948 830
The new numbers are also listed in Your Norfolk, the county council's publication which will
be distributed to people's homes from mid-July. 01953 881 382
The 0844 numbers will continue to run alongside the new numbers for at least a year and
people using the 0844 numbers will be given the
EDWARDS OF WATTON
opportunity to redial the new 0344 version in
order to make potential savings or can choose to
stay on the line.
Norfolk County Council's phone number for WATTON’S SPECIALIST NEWSAGENT
general enquiries is now 0344 800 8020 and phone
lines are open 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday. For
a full list of county council telephone numbers by An
department, visit the 'Contact us' page of the
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WATTON
(LOCH NEATON)
BOWLS CLUB
The annual charity Nowak bowls trophy took
place on Sunday 12th July at Mundford
bowling green. On a very pleasant day the four
participating clubs were from Connaught,
Mundford, Thetford and Watton. Each of the
four mixed triples in turn played three games
of 12 ends.
Starting at 10.00 am and with breaks for
coffee, a very nourishing cold buffet and again
for tea, the final bowl was played at about 5.15
pm. The result and worthy winners of the 2009
trophy were the Connaught team, ably led by
Captain Gary Goode. As well as a very
enjoyable day of bowling credit goes to the
Mundford club for their organisation of this
year‘s event. The beneficiaries of the charity
are the region‘s Air Ambulance, who will be
receiving a cheque for the sum of £306.
Thanks to all the players, helpers and guests
for a most successful day. The event, which
rotates between the four clubs, will be held
next year at Connaught.
During the school holidays the bowls club are
inviting all girls and boys to come along to the
Watton Sports Centre and be introduced to the
sport of bowls. The sessions are on Friday
afternoons at 2.00 pm come along in
comfortable clothing and if possible flat shoes
or trainers. Bowls and other equipment will be
provided. There are three qualified bowling
coaches at the club. If there is a positive
response we will hold a junior competition.
Events at the club, other than the concluding
Monday‘s Breckland Ladies League and the
Tuesday Ashill & District League matches,
during August include:
Sunday 2nd at 2.00 pm return friendly against
Bradwell B C
Wednesday 5th at 6.15 pm friendly against
GW Staniforth Thetford
Sunday 9th at 2.30 pm the Presidents Trophy –
2 wood pairs men
Wednesday 12th at 2.00 pm Norfolk VP‘s
versus Leicestershire VP‘s.
Wednesday 19th at 5.45 pm Ladies versus
Gents – followed by fish and chip supper.
Thursday 20th at 6.00 pm friendly against
Harleston B C
Sunday 23rd at 2.00pm Dave Eversden
memorial drive and invitation to the club
sponsors to cream teas.
Sunday 30th at 2.30 pm anniversary triples.
ST PETER AND
ST PAULS C.E
V.C SCHOOL
CARBROOKE
Well yet another few months have flown past.
By the time you read this we will be on our
Summer Holidays.
June was a really busy month. We had the
Carbrooke flood which closed the school for a
day. The older children had a lovely week at
Brancaster where they enjoyed all sorts of
activities including canoeing and orienteering.
Year 3 have been into Thetford Forest and Key
Stage 1 have been to the Dinosaur Park.
July saw us enjoying the village fete which we
had a scarecrow building competition. We also
had our sports days which were great fun. Our
year 6‘s said goodbye as they left to go to their
senior schools. We wish them all well.
We would like to say a big thank you to the
Aerolite Garage and all their customers who have
collected the coupons from various products and
supermarkets for our school. We will let you
know what we buy with them in the future.
THANKS FROM
THE WAYLAND YOUTH
COUNCIL
The Wayland Youth Council had a wonderful
day at Watton carnival on 14th of June. We were
particularly glad that the weather held out and
was so bright and sunny. We really enjoyed the
day, on our stall handing out balloons and other
free goodies. We gained a lot of interest from
youths thinking about enrolling on the council at
our next election in January, and although only
taking £13.96 we felt it was a worthwhile and
overall productive day.
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children’s classics.
Visit the Applestore Gallery on the first floor,
exhibiting the Paintings of Kevin Robinson and his
complete range of East Anglian prints including Watton
and Wymondham.
SOMETHING TO DO IN
THE HOLIDAYS
If you have children who are bored with
finding their own amusement during the long
holiday, bring them to the W.C.C.C. on the
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday of the last
week of August for them to enjoy 3 days of
fun, games, craft, stories, drama and music.
The sessions last from 10am to 12 and will be
run by members of the Methodist Church. The
Holiday Club will follow the lines of the
Funkee Monkees Club which, at its last session
of the term on Tuesday 14th July, had a party
with games and a photo quiz, searching around
the High Street. We hope to see many new
children at the August Holiday Club.
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Norfolk £100 Mr Brian Medler Hevingham
Norfolk £100 Mrs Rita M Clark Soham Ely
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Week 50 10/07/2009 £1,000 Norwich Bowls
Club Hellesdon, Norwich £250 Mrs A Ducker
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Monger Wisbech, Cambs £250.00 Mr Kenneth
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Lelliott Colchester, Suffolk £100.00 Mrs Teresa
Harrison Saxmundham, Suffolk £100.00 Mrs
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Market/Norwich £250 Denis Pearson Felixstowe
£100 Mrs B Cooper Attleborough £100 Sonia
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GREETINGS
NORTH CAROLINA!
Hello to Ann and Kent Seeley of North
Carolina who we understand, from Ken
Davis, are regular readers of The Wayland
News online. It has set us wondering who
else is reading this outside of the UK either
on the website at www.waylandnews.com or
who has a paper sent to them. Let me know
so I say hello to you too. And Ann and Kent,
when you read this, do drop me a line to
julian@waylandnews.com and let our
readers know what is happening in your
neck of the woods.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
The Surge Seniors Day
My wife and I walked into town last
Wednesday (1st July) and we thought we
would look into 'The Surge for Seniors' and
very nice it was. A good cup of tea or
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ST MARY’S CHURCH, WATTON
St. Mary’s Church, Car Park
Saturday 8th August from 9.00am to 2.00pm
Raffle ~ Games ~ Cakes ~ Refreshments
Car boot places at £4 per car, no need to book
Please contact the Parish Office 01953 881252
SSAFA FH
5 Things you may not know about SSAFA FH!
1. SSAFA FH means Soldiers Sailors and
Airmen‘s Association Forces Help
2. SSAFA FH was formed in 1997 from
SSAFA FA founded in 1885
3 Every Serviceman and woman pays a day‘s
pay per year to SSAFA.
4 SSAFA FH helps serving and ex servicemen
and women and their families in need*
5. The Big Brew Up fund raiser is on 3-11
October 2009 if you would like to be involved
please ring 01603 403322 All calls in strictest
confidence
* Subject to some criteria
TREETOTS PLAYGROUP
Well, the run down to the end of term is
always a busy time, this term being no
exception! The children had their end of term
outing to the Dinosaur Park. With fair weather
prevailing, all had a fantastic time, children,
staff and parents alike! We would like to thank
Salec Travel for the transport provided. As the
term comes to a close, some of our children
will be leaving us to take the big step to
school. We wish them and their families a
smooth transition.
'Play days'
The Playgroup Committee has been organising
'Playdays' to run during the summer holidays, to
help keep your children entertained. These will
run every Thursday morning throughout August
(6th, 13th, 20th, 27th) from 10am-12.30pm. We
understand the holidays can sometimes be a long
time to keep your child entertained. So, this will
give your child the chance to see old friends and
maybe make some new ones! There will be toys,
activities and refreshments available. Entrance is
50p per child.
Please note, you will be responsible for the
supervision of your child(ren).
We hope to see you there! We would also like to
extend a warm welcome to all the new children
and families that have recently joined us and to
those who will be joining us in September.
Spaces are still available in September, so if you
would like your child to join us, please call
07743 097 618 for more information, or to
arrange a visit. Term begins on 7th September.
From The Staff and Committee of Treetots
Playgroup
coffee, comfortable seats, and you could
look at a big screen TV or read the local
papers, all for 50p. The volunteer staff were
very pleasant and chatty, so what could be
nicer? It's a pity that a local businessman
seemed to have a grudge, because he parked
his car outside the main door with his radio
on full blast with all the windows open
apparently to put people off going in, or to
annoy the customers inside. I was told that
he has a problem with the car parking. He
had a spot in the old surgery car park and it
was full up. Let's hope that he can get that
sorted out.
My reason for writing is that there is the well-
used and pleasant Community Centre as an
excellent place for a cup of tea and a chat also
open on market days, yet on Tuesdays even the
Library is closed, so no place to park our
pushers and have a sit down. Is there a
logistical reason why The Surge couldn't swap
its Senior‘s day to Tuesdays? What does
anybody think? A. E Roberts
GRAND FETE &
CAR BOOT SALE
On the field next to
if you need further details

SOUTH AFRICA
REPORT 2008-2009
BY DAVID JESSUP
We encountered a few downsides whilst in
Hazyview but nothing too serious. We had four
different rental cars because of various problems
and this time the service from the rental company
was certainly not up to standard. I got stopped for
speeding on the way to Kruger NP - a camera
was situated on the right hand side of the road,
something we don‘t normally experience here.
After a short conversation with the policeman he
told me that for 17 km over the limit the fine
would be R300 (about £20). However, he then
said he would let me off this time so I quickly put
a R100 note in his hand and got away quickly
before he changed his mind.
It also appears that unknown to me, I have
possibly paid for the bricks for some ones new
house. My credit card had an unexpected item of
almost £1000 from the African Brick Centre,
£150 from a furniture shop and six small
amounts of around £15 from an Off-licence. A
shock to the system at the time but now it has all
been credited to my account. This seems a
worldwide problem which is not just confined to
South Africa.
We often moan about the weather in England but
it‘s not often that we experience extremes. In
Africa you never know what is going to happen
next, especially when the rainy season arrives.
On Christmas Eve we had had a normal day in
Kruger NP, when on the way out we could see a
very black sky ahead. At the time the temperature
was 38 degrees - very hot!! As we arrived at a
waterhole we heard one thump on the car roof
and thought it was something that had fallen from
a tree. In less than 15 minutes the temperature fell
from 38 to 22 and we just sat in the car
experiencing a very heavy hail storm with stones
the size of marbles bouncing off the car.
One day in early January we met our friend Pat
from Mulbarton at Nelspruit Airport - she came
to stay with us for 2 weeks. When we got back to
Hazyview, Fifo and I decided to go into Kruger
NP for the last 3 hours of the day. Coming out of
the park, again the sky ahead was black. Then we
had the most horrendous storm, lightning and
thunder, and with a very strong wind. The roads
had turned into rivers in a few minutes. It was
really far too dangerous to drive, but bearing in
mind trees were bending over the road and
branches were flying everywhere, I decided that
it was even more dangerous to stop. We edged
back very slowly as you couldn‘t see to drive any
faster, and got back none the worse for wear, but
very, very relieved.
One of the many good things about South Africa
is how cheap it is to eat out. There are many
excellent restaurants in and around Hazyview, all
very good, but some offering exceptional value.
The food generally is similar to that we find at
home, but in South Africa it is always beautifully
presented. At Bush Burgers, a very simple
restaurant almost on our doorstep, evening meals
were a bargain. A typical evening meal for the
two of us came to R121 (about £8) and consisted
of two fish, chips and salad, four glasses of white
wine, one dessert and a Dom Pedro which is an
alcohol based home made drink with cream and
ice cream.
We came across at least two examples showing
what a small world we live in. As we were
watching some lions in Kruger NP another
vehicle pulled up beside us, and the driver
enquired as to what we were looking at. We told
him that there were lions near the river and
Carolyn sensed a distinct Norfolk accent. ―Where
are you from‖ she asked the four occupants - they
all came from Thetford. Two weeks later I was
walking near the stream at Sabi River Sun when
a couple walking the opposite way passed the
time of day. I thought I recognised the accent and
said ―you sound as you come from Norfolk‖. It
turned out they were from just over the border at
Brandon.
We fell foul of South African Immigration, by
ignorance rather than intentionally. We had
always understood that the maximum time you
were allowed in South Africa without a special
permit or Visa was 3 months, and that is still the
case. We had also been led to believe that if we
visited another Country nearby such as
Swaziland, then on return the 3 month period
started again - we are sure this used to be the
case. So, just before our 3 month period was up
we went to Swaziland for one night. When our
friend Pat arrived she also had the desire to go to
Swaziland so in January we set off again. When
we reached the border and handed over our
passports we were told that we had been in South
Africa too long. After protracted discussions
Carolyn and I were each fined R1000 (about £75)
and given until 9th February to get out. As our
flight was booked for 2nd February this was
generous and was not going to cause any
hardship. Only problem was that we could not
pay by credit card - only cash and we just
managed to muster R2000 between us.
Years ago it was our dream to go to a large
National Park like Kruger, but now we almost
treat it like our second home, although it‘s still
very exciting. On this trip we went into the Park
on no less than 63 occasions, usually spending
the whole day there. We usually do not have a set
plan or route and often change our ideas as we go
depending on information we receive from others
in the Park. Most of the Safari guides are very
helpful and will always let you know where they
have viewed certain animals.
David is willing to give talks on his South
African experiences to groups and organisations
– please contact him at 01953 456270
WATTON UNIVERSITY
OF THE THIRD AGE
TALK BY FIRST RESPONSE TEAM
MANAGER EASES ANXIETY
Following the earlier petition by members against
the withdrawal of the Watton based Paramedic
Rapid Response Vehicle a talk was given at the
June meeting by The Manager of the Norfolk
First Response Team. This talk outlined the
initial and ongoing training and availability of the
team to support the local community in time of
need. After questions the members were more
relaxed about the current situation.
Whilst the Paramedic Response Vehicle had
been withdrawn from its Watton base it was
still active in the Watton area.
Forty eight members and guests enjoyed a Fish
and Chip lunch at Dunwich and endured some
blustery conditions exploring or relaxing in
Southwold on the 15th July.
The next trip will be to The National Horse
Racing Museum at Newmarket on Wednesday
23rd of September. This visit will also include
a tour of Rossdales Equine Hospital and the
recovery stables. Rossdales is at the forefront
in the diagnosis and surgery of horses. On the
return we will visit Elveden Forest Visitors
Centre for tea. The next meeting is on
Thursday 27th August when the speaker will
be Tessa West ―Researching and Writing a
Novel Set in the Fens‖
Visitors and new members are welcome, for
more information on the National U3A
organisation go to www.u3a.org.uk
WE‟RE SO GRATEFUL
Residents and carers of Quinton House would
like to express their sincere thanks for the
kindness of Frimstones Ltd and 4 Leaf Enterprise
Ltd, two local companies for their contribution of
top soil and delivery towards our latest outdoor
activity. We have long been hoping to transform
our little patch of garden into an area of beauty,
where we can plant, tend and finally eat a variety
of vegetables and flowers we are hoping to grow.
Many thanks Frimstones and 4 Leaf from all at
Quinton House Residential Home.
GARDENS RAISE MONEY
FOR HOSPICE
Mattishall Society Open Gardens Weekend has
raised £1,268 for Quidenham Children's
Hospice. It was a great weekend - even the
weather was kind apart from the last hour
when we had a tropical deluge. Thanks to
everyone who helped this worthwhile cause!
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THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN MEMORIAL FLIGHT
"LEST WE FORGET"
There was disappointment at the Old Buckenham Airshow late June when Lancaster PA474 had been
expected to arrive and display along with a Spitfire and Hurricane. They had displayed and landed at
Biggin Hill, one of only a few Battle of Britain fighter stations still active, although now in "civvies", but
PA474 was unable to continue from there, suffering an engine problem. The Hurricane and Spitfire duly
came on via Martlesham Heath (an airfield with a long proud history) to give us a thrilling display before
flying on to several venues before returning to roost at Coningsby.
On Wednesday 1st July, a crew went down to Biggin and flew PA474 up to Coningsby and on the
Friday evening she gave a local flypast at Petwood
Hotel, Woodhall Spa (a regular venue for such
Attention All
honour in view of its WW2 use as Officers' Mess)
then a half hour air test. It was a privileged
experience on that evening to be close by for
Gardeners!
engine start, warm up and taxi and then to go on
board after her return mid evening. To meet and
chat with some of the ground crew and engineers
and to have the chance to see the memorabilia in Improve your soil, keep weeds
the BBMF's HQ building was no small part of a down and keep moisture in with
great experience to whet the appetite for the
following two days of the Waddington Sterilized Mushroom
International Airshow when on each day one of
many highlights was the arrival, display and on Compost
Sunday, take off and display of the BBMF trio,
Lancaster, Hurricane and Spitfire. Among the
The ideal mulch and
throng watching the Lancaster start up were some soil improver
members of "Patrouille de France", the French
Airforce aerobatic team, who enjoyed the Only £1.40 per Bag
experience.
In an earlier article mention has been made of the Delivered free (min 5 bags)
only other airworthy Lancaster, in Canada. She can Watton area
be said not only to commemorate the airmen and
squadron in whose colours she flies but also the 01953 881969
tremendous contribution made to the war effort by
Canada and indeed by the peoples of our Empire
and Commonwealth. The Lancaster was built, „Home from Home‟
under licence in Canada, some 430 produced as
MkXs before production was ceased in 1945. The The Hare &
contribution by Canada was recognised by the
formation of a distinct Bomber Group flying from
Barrel Hotel
80 Brandon Road, Watton. Tel: 01953 882752
the North of England. Many Squadrons carried
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names to recognise countries of the Originally an old manor house dating back to
commonwealth and we should not fail to 1806 we offer 16 en-suite bedrooms, 10 of
remember that alongside our own airmen so many which have been converted from the old Coach
came from those counties as well as from Europe House and Stables
and the U.S.A. (before their country's full *****************
involvement) to make their voluntary commitment A relaxing Conservatory ~ Beer Garden
and in so very many cases the ultimate sacrifice. In Patio ~ Bar ~ Restaurant
so many Churchyards near to WW2 airfields can Games Room ~ Car Park ~ Courtyard
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be seen those distinctive gravestones. Pause awhile
on your travels to read the names and countries. ‘Noted for Good Food’
For example locally, turn off to E. Wretham from
Extensive Bar and Restaurant Menu
the Thetford road and quietly read the stones in a
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Quiz night every 3rd Wednesday
Downham Market turn off the A1122 at Bexwell
ring us for more details
to see the memorial to Flt Sgt. Aarons VC who
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died of his injuries flying the Stirling bomber.
None of the dedication and sacrifice of our airmen
Try our Traditional Sunday Lunch
Discounts for large bookings always negotiable
would have been possible of course without the Children Always Welcome
tremendous effort made to design, develop, build,
test and deliver the aircraft
and to recover and where
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possible repair or at least
salvage and service items
for reuse. Those few words
cover a huge extent of
effort and dedication of the VEHICLES FROM V 99 ONWARDS. £40 FOR OLDER VEHICLES
population. Pop into the
Octagon beside St. Peter
Mancroft in Norwich to see IVAN CHUBBOCK GARAGE SERVICES
a modest Memorial
recording those workers at SHIPDHAM
Boulton and Paul who lost
their lives in air raids on
their works; just an
example of so much
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dedication.
The real hope must be that
when seeing and hearing
the aircraft of the Battle of
Britain Memorial Flight the
younger and future
generations will be made
aware of perhaps a lack of
our education system to
appreciate just what the
Royal Air Force achieved
to secure our and their
peaceful today and future.
The proud motto is "Lest
We Forget" Can we hope
that we do not forget?
Tango Kilo, Out.
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WAYLAND WOMEN IN BUSINESS WAS ALL A TWITTER
Thirty five ladies came to listen to our special guest last month, Deb Jordan, the owner of Pensthorpe, recently featured in the BBC‘s
Springwatch. The talk was particularly enjoyable for those who had been following the series and equally informative to those who hadn‘t.
Deb gave us an insight into her previous
business experience and how she and her
husband came to purchase the park six years
ago. With little experience running a nature
reserve they have transformed the park into a
hugely successful conservation project and it
was moving to listen to the tales of hardship
and sheer determination that has enabled them
to reach this point in their careers.
The Wayland Women in business meetings are
open to everyone. Although most attendees are
running businesses, please do not let this deter
you from coming. We were please to see a
number of employed and retired ladies this
month and a number of ladies who are seeking
to return to the work place.
Our next event will be on September 23rd at
Broom Hall, and we are pleased to announce
the Right Honourable Gillian Sheppard will be
our guest speaker. All are welcome. Ticket
sales will be circulated in the next few weeks.
For further details please contact
Jane Richards 01953 885554
sales@janerichards.co.uk
Clare Rowling 01953 488993
clare@rowlingbuilding.co.uk
Ann Lusher - lusherann@yahoo.co.uk
Clair Rylands 01953 880146
Kingfishertax@btconnect.com
PRAYER OF THE HEART
Comprising Christian Meditation bi-monthly worship and bi-
monthly spiritual book group, for those seeking reflective prayer,
midweek worship with a more reflective and contemporary feel, and
those who enjoy exploring their faith by reading spiritual books old
and new.
Christian Meditation held in Watton Methodist Church Vestry
Mondays 4th and 17th August at 7.45pm. Following the teaching of
most upvc window and door locks
Mike’s LockSmiths
repaired or replaced
Locks for wooden doors and windows
supplied and fitted and repaired
Locked Out? Give me a call - I can help!
Contractor for Wayland Community High School
Tel/Fax 01953 882451
Mobile 0791 862 0452
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Boiler Servicing, Installations and
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CARPETS, 3 PIECE SUITES
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Safely and Professionally Cleaned
call Mike Barrett at Clean-Tech
For a FREE no obligation quotation
Telephone 01485 609 223
Tea, Coffee and Red Wine stains removed totally 100%
Payment by major credit and debit cards welcome
Clare Rowling with Deb Jordan of Pensthorpe
the World Community for Christian Meditation
Spiritual Journey Book Club meets in the ‗Willow House
pub‘ on Monday 28th September at 7.45pm
Monday Evening Worship will be held in the Vestry on 24th
August at 7.45pm led by Members of the Prayer of the Heart
Team
Special Event 8th August Quiet Day at Noggs Barn based on
the words of Julian of Norwich. ‗Know it well—his meaning
was love‘
These Watton Methodist Church events are open to all and we
hope to see you there. For more information telephone 07732
972923 or visit our web page on the church website,
www.wattonmethodist.btik.com
THE FIRST AND THE LAST FOR MICHAEL SAVAGE
Griston village sign has recently been refurbished by inmates at Wayland Prison under the guidance of Michael Savage. The
Griston sign was the first to be repainted
at the prison workshops overseen by
Michael. Since then he has seen
hundreds of them pass through the
workshop during his 29 years at the
prison. It was also the last one that he
helped restore before his retirement at
the beginning of July. The work has
also raised a considerable sum of money
for charity as no charge is made but
donations requested for charity instead.
Pictured - Michael Savage celebrates his
retirement under the village sign that
was the first and last that he helped
restore during his 29 years service at
Wayland Prison.
On (01953) 883143
Mobile 07721 535 285
TEN TOP TIPS FOR LIFE
Thought For the Month from Roger Pawsey,
Watton Pentecostal Church
Faced with this subject I thought I would look on the Internet. I
typed ‗ten top tips for life‘ into Google, I still can‘t get used to
saying I Googled it, and there were 231 million pages in the
results. No, I didn‘t read every page but as I looked through I
saw about living longer, living healthier, beat middle-age, and
for living with a teenager. In fact, there were ten top tips on just
about all aspects of life
I realised that the only way was to put together my own ten top
tips for improving your life, so here goes
1. Make more time for family and friends – plan to spend time
with family and friends not watching TV or doing something but
just talking over a special meal or a drink.
2. Learn to relax – find a way to relax, there may be relaxation
classes or a book that can help. Being relaxed helps us to see
situations better.
3. Create realistic expectations of yourself and others – most
disappointment comes from accepting unrealistic expectations,
and believing that a certain deodorant or perfume makes you
irresistible.
4. Get involved as a volunteer somewhere – loneliness is the
most destructive thing in our society today; get involved and
meet people in your community as a volunteer.
5. Learn to say no and mean it. Many people, especially parents,
have a hard time because they can‘t find the courage to say no or
they say no and then give in to pressure.
6. Eat and drink sensibly – I think this speaks for itself but it is
worth reminding ourselves with a note on the fridge door, the
freezer and the biscuit barrel.
7. Step out of your comfort zone – it is good for us to do
something different every now and then. Experiencing new
things can bring a little excitement to life.
8. Join an Alpha Course somewhere – explore your faith, what
do you believe about what people call the big questions in life?
9. Be passionate about something – it is important to care about
something enough to be willing to make sacrifices or give things
up.
10. Learn to savour life – enjoy the good things of life, savour
the flavour, create memories and enjoy the view on your journey
through life.
After reading these top tips you may say I could do better than that,
and perhaps you could. Why not email me at
roger.pawsey@wattonchurch.org.uk with your ten top tips for
improving your life and we will put them together to get a cross
section of what we in Watton think about what is important in life.
The Wayland News Page 19

WATTON CHURCHES TOGETHER

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Sunday 23 August
10.00am Holy Communion
9:00 am Holy Communion Merton
Sun 23rd 8.00am Holy Communion
10:30 am Holy Communion Caston
10.00am All Age Worship & Holy Baptism
6.30pm Praise and Worship Sunday 30th August
Sun 30th 8.00am Holy Communion 10:20 am Sunday Club Gt. Hockham
10.30am Group Holy Communion (ages 4-11, church room)
10:30 am Holy Communion Gt. Hockham
Watton Methodist Church Sunday 6th September
Every Wednesday the Church is open for quiet reflection and 10:20 am Sunday Club Griston
prayer between 10am & 12 Noon It’s your quiet place. (ages 4-11, ‗Manorcourt‘ Day Centre, Manor Rd.)
At 10.30 there is a half-hour Midweek Service in the Large 10:30 am Holy Communion Griston
Vestry led by the Minister or a Church Member.
Church Office opens on Wednesdays 8.30 - 12.30 For all our parishes…
Administrator: 07732972923 wmcadmin@hotmail.co.uk „The WAY‟ Youth Group
www.wattonmethodist.btik.com 7-8:00 pm Rectory on Sunday 2nd August (ages 11+)
Sun 2nd 10.45am Rev Andrew King Baptism
6.00pm Songs of Praise at Gressenhall Rural Pram Services: Wednesdays, 10:15 am
Life Museum No Eve Service at Watton Caston School Hall (Caston Village Hall in holidays)
Sun 9th 10.45am Rev Barbara Winner For parents or carers with children aged 0-5.
Holy Communion Short Holy Communion, kiddies‘ Christian songs, social &
6.30pm Rev Rod Broughall play time.
Sun 16th 10.45am Mr Alan Warby Enquiries: The Revd. Bob Nichols: Tel.: (01953) 483222;
6.30pm Rev Andrew King Email: revbobnichols@gmail.com
Sun 23rd 10.45am Mrs Sonia Mann
6.30pm Rev Barbara Winner
Sun 30th 10.45am Rev Barbara Winner All Saints Church, Threxton
Sectional Service
6.30pm Mr Richard Hompstead
Sunday 2nd August at 10am Across Down
1 Leave the world with these 1 Sounds like the boxer is
Roman Catholic Community Ashill Kidz Club Proudly Presents Holiday Club “Camelot” (7) made of stone? (5)
Each Sat 5.30pm Mass at Watton Methodist Church Daily From Mon 3rd - Fri 7th Aug 10 - 12.00noon. 5 And around we go again! (5) 2 . . . prevented me from being
Pentecostal Church, Dereham Road, Watton At The Well Christian Centre, Swaffham Rd, Ashill 8 The distance across 2 pies there (13)
£5 per child per week. (Families pay for first 2 kids only, any more (sic) gives you this (13) 3 Sounds like a northern jape
There is a Noah's Ark Sunday and King's Kids for children
are free). For all primary school age kids. Come and join the 9 Its not me! (3) meant to mean apparatus (9)
during the 2nd, 16th and 30th morning services
medieval knights and maidens for games, drama sketches, craft, 10 Pet sitter is confused about 4 A gentler forest? (6)
Sun 2nd 10.30am ‗Wonderful Jesus
songs, Bible stories, jokes and lots of ―ye olde‖ fun. Bus transport who looks best (9) 5 Race part of the carpet! (3)
The Wonder of His Words‘
available - for details and form telephone Val on 01953 884805 12 Often confused with 6 You'll need lots of this to win
6.30pm Prayer Service
Sun 9th 10.30am Family Service ‗Belonging to God‘s history! (6) the voucher (13)
Community‘ with Joella Nash from King‘s Lynn SUDOKO 13 It used to be the way many 7 When it comes to
6.30pm Prayer Service JUST FOR FUN! got their TVs (6) councillors, some are and some
Sun 16th 10.30am India Testimonies: Rev Mac Hoare will Each Sudoku has a unique 15 A neat tramp would like to aren't (7)
bring the team he took to India this year, followed by a BBQ solution that can be reached doss here (9) 11 A gift supposed to cure? (9)
Sun 23rd 10.30am Communion Service logically without guessing. 16 A tree that comes from a 12 An elevated, comparatively
4.00pm Service of Baptism by Immersion Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the cigarette (3) level expanse of land (7)
followed by bring & share tea blank spaces. Every row must 18 Books full of knowledge 14 You'll need this to change
Sun 30th 10.30am ‗Wonderful Jesus‘- contain one of each digit. So (13) channel (6)
The Wonder of His Invitations‘ must every column, as must 20 If you cant do it - don't be . . 17 Rumour asserts (3,2)
every 3x3 square. . (5) 19 Stop filming! (3)
St. Nicholas’ Church, Ashill
21 A species that is no longer
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Sun 16th
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Clue 21 was missing considered for inclusion. Arrival of copy before deadline does
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THE ORPHANS OF KATHMANDU, NEPAL
Sandwiched between China and India the world‘s fastest growing economies you will find Nepal, one of the poorest countries in the EVENTS DIARY
world. A decade long civil war in which 13,000 people were killed, and up to 70,000 displaced from their homes has produced vast
ACC = Ashill Community Centre, Hale Road, Ashill;
numbers of orphans and destitute
children. 30 of these children are Watton CCC = Watton Christian Community Centre;
resident at the Humanitarian Wells CCC = Wells Cole Community Centre, Saham
Concern Centre Kathmandu. This
is a non-political, non-religious,
August
child social welfare organisation. Sat 1st Holme Hale Summer Fayre 10am Playing Field
It receives no government funding Sun 2nd Wayland Agricultural Show, Brandon Road.
whatsoever, and is totally reliant Sat 1st } Summer art Exhibition (Mixed Media)
on community support and Sat 8th Grand Fete & Car Boot Sale at St Mary‘s 9am to 2pm
donations from private individuals. Sat 15th } At the Dragonfly Centre, Wayland House
Nine year‘s ago Terry Mahoney Sat 8th Children helping Children - Fun BBQ at Ashill
from Carbrooke was trekking in Rectory 01760 440150 for details.
Nepal and met the founders of the Thurs 13th Messy Church at St Nicholas, Ashill See art.
Orphanage, husband and wife, Sat 15th VJ Day Celebration Concert St Mary‘s Church See ad
Buddhiman and Indrakala Pariyar. Sat 22nd Thompson Live at the Chequers Beer Garden - See ad,
Buddhiman had been head teacher at Mon 24th } Watton Methodist Church
a school in the country and had Tues 25 } August Holiday Club for children
worked with various child Wed 27th } See ad bottom left of this page
organisations previously. They set Sat 29th The Lee Vasey Band live at Gt. Hockham - See ad.
up HCC and have dedicated their Sat 29th } Flower Festival at Hardingham Church
lives to providing a natural family Sun 30th } 11am to 5pm Refreshments
environment to these children. Terry Mon 31st } See article for details
and his wife Ann have been regular
supporters of the orphanage and
September
Wed 9th } Art Exhibition at St Andrews Church Hingham
have raised considerable amounts of
Sat 12th } Wed - Fri: 9am to 5pm Sat: 9am to 5pm
money ever since. In 2008 Terry
Sat 19th Saham WI Jumble Sale at Wells CCC See ad.
was made a non executive director of the orphanage and is involved with planning activities for the efficient operation and running of the
centre, fund raising and other activities to improve the life quality of the children, he visits the children every year and is in constant contact
with them. Over the last few years money raised has provided the children with regular schooling and examination fees, school uniforms
and a home which now has running water and windows!! The children are now also very proud owners of a large screen TV and DVD
player purchased with monies donated from friends and colleagues of Terry and Ann.
Last year a charity sale and Nepalese curry lunch at the Carbrooke Village Hall raised over £1,300.00. This year, on Saturday 5th
September, Carbrooke Village Hall will be the location for the next charity event – ―Something for everyone‖. The programme will
H. BRETT & SON
Monumental Masons ~ Craftsmen in Stone
include:- 3.30pm - 6pm an afternoon Tea Dance - An afternoon of pure nostalgia where you can relax, drink your favourite tea and listen or
dance to the sounds of The Palm Court Orchestra, Glen Miller, Al Bowlly and many more from the 30‘s and 40‘s. Call for our Brochure or
During the afternoon there will be a chance to purchase cakes and pastries at the charity stall, a nostalgia quiz with prizes and a Visit our SHOWROOM and WORKSHOPS
chance to win a Toshiba Flat Screen TV, a DVD Player and recorder and many other prizes yet to be finalised.
Admission to the Tea Dance is £2.00 and includes your choice of tea and biscuits. [ see below for ticket information ] Home visits can be arranged
PLUS 8PM till late a ―50‘s, 60‘s and Motown Evening With the Carbrooke Bar open and 50‘s and 60‘s dress optional, this promises also Fireplaces, House Names etc.
to be a great evening for everyone and will include music and dancing, a pop trivia quiz with prizes, a CD sale, and a prize draw
which includes a Toshiba Flat Screen TV, a DVD player and recorder and many other prizes yet to be finalised.
During the evening we will be serving a Nepalese curry supper. Admission for the evening is £5.00 per head or £10.00 to include 75 NORWICH ROAD, WATTON,
the curry supper. For further details and tickets Phone: Terry Mahoney 01953 883874 NORFOLK, IP25 6DH Tel: 01953 881501

FLYING THE FLAG AGAIN FUNERAL DIRECTORS

AT THE QUEENS HALL SERVING WATTON & DISTRICT
Observant passers-by will have noticed that a new gold and blue flag again flies from the Queens W.C. LITTLEPROUD & SON
Hall flagpole. The previous flag had finally succumbed to the East Anglian gales and storms of BRADENHAM
earlier this year, but thanks to a generous donation from Bob and Mabel Nunn we now have a ‘A genuine, family owned & run business
splendid replacement. Bob was one of the original team of local volunteers who built the hall in offering a caring, traditional & affordable service’
the 1950s, and he and Mabel have supported us ever since.
The hall still relies heavily on the support of local people, as we are predominantly self-supporting Written estimates always provided Memorials supplied
and try to cover the day-to-day running costs from hiring income. This is currently getting more Personal supervision Pre-Paid Funeral Plans available
and more difficult, due mainly to the steep rise in the cost of fuel, water & waste disposal. A few Arrangements may be discussed in the privacy of your own home
years ago we estimated that the monthly outlay was around £1000, but now it is nearer to £1200.
Regular small maintenance projects are regularly carried out by a team of volunteers, and other
volunteers regularly raise around £100 a month from the Coffee Mornings. It is to augment this Tel: (01760) 440269 (24 hrs)
regular Fundraising that we have added Boot Fairs to some of the Coffee Mornings. The next one Established over 60 years
will be on Saturday September 5th, from 9am to Noon (stallholders from 7am) and will include
car pitches outside and table-top pitches in the hall.
Phone John Garratt on 01953 885698 for details and
bookings, or just turn up on the day. Come along, have Coffee
and Homemade Cakes, and pick up some bargains!!