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The Wayland News August 2019
The Wayland News August 2019
On the morning of Sunday 19 May six members of Associated Country Women of the World.
Saham Women’s Institute plus two husbands met at the The weather could not have been kinder and we were
Wells Cole Community Centre Saham Toney before able to take our time, enjoy nature and admire gardens
embarking on a walk around the village. along the way. We finished with coffee at The Old Bell
This was to raise funds for the 2019 Walking the World public House.
Your Way challenge for sustainable water, sanitation and Members who were unable to join the walk were able to
energy projects across the world supported by the make a financial contribution at the monthly meeting.
Table Top
Yard Sale
On SATURDAY 31st AUGUST
at BRAMBLETYE Watton road
Stow Bedon NR17 1DP. Come
and browse, enjoy the stalls,
home-made Refreshments, filled
rolls, cream teas home-made
cakes and more.
Ample parking signed.Proceeds
of Sale for Stow Bedon Church,
final refurbishment for Kitchen
and Toilet facilities. All
welcome.
Stella Leonard PCC Secretary.
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the banks of the Mississippi River.
How far does Built in 1991, the pyramid plays on the city's
namesake in Egypt, known for its ancient
The Wayland pyramids. It is 321 feet (98 m) (about 32
stories) tall and has base sides of 591 feet
News reach? (180 m); it is claimed by some to be the tenth
-tallest pyramid in the world.
The July issue of The Wayland News was If you are off somewhere exciting this
recently spotted in Memphis, Tennessee summer – take a copy with you and send me
close to the banks of the River Mississippi by a picture.
WREG News Channel 3 reporter, Luke
Jones. facebook.com/wreg3 and
twitter.com/LukeJonesTV PLEASE MENTION
To be fair, Luke took a copy of The Wayland
News home with him after a recent visit to THE WAYLAND
Norfolk and sent me this picture of the paper NEWS WHEN
with the Memphis Pyramid and the
Mississippi in the shot to prove it! SHOPPING WITH
The Memphis Pyramid, initially known as
the Great American Pyramid, was originally OUR ADVERTISERS
built as an arena located in
downtown Memphis, in the
U.S. state of Tennessee, at
And she remained unbeaten for three one is reached, then prospective
A Quick Look matches, suggesting that she may be flyers should have to either join a
a champion of the future. waiting list for vacant seats or go
Round Away from sport, the most
depressing news is that the free TV
elsewhere. (If a theatre is fully
booked, they don’t keep building
By Orbiter
license for oldies is to be with- new auditoria). Already first-time air
Here we go again, looking back at drawn. Very sad, but as my mother travellers arriving at London
the month of June, which ended in a would have said, you have to take the Heathrow must think they have been
hotch-potch of weather, bringing rough with the smooth - my mum conned, when they discover, after
drought conditions and floods, hot had an adage, simile, or motto to check-out, that they are still nowhere
spells and frosty mornings, before cover nearly everything we ever near the capital.
settling into heavy rains again, which discussed, from counting un-hatched Locally we can welcome the opening
were no surprise as a World Cup chickens,, crossing un-reached of a new Co-op store and motor
cricket tournament was about to bridges, judging books by covers, service station, together with a Costa
begin. facing gift horses, calling kettles coffee shop at Necton, on the A47,
Limited overs cricket seems to have black, and so on. But she was right, handy for some of our readers,
really taken over these days, and no we have had the benefit of a long although, of course, not for everyone.
wonder when we are treated to smooth, but at least, in my case, the The Co-op is one of the small,
displays of aggressive batting, such rough can be offset by my family no compact versions of the group’s units
as was displayed by one chap who longer having to rack their brains that are beginning to appear around
sprinkled his innings with no less whenever it is time to buy me a the county, which is a good sign,
than seventeen sixes. Yes, 102 runs present, brains that in the past may since only a few years ago closures
off a handful of balls. Usually a first have produced Daniel O’Donnell were being mooted, mainly of the
class match as we knew it, might, on boxed sets, Churchill’s War-Time older, larger shops.
a good day, produce one six, but Speeches, trips on the Flying The service station is equipped with
even that would have been frowned Scotsman, a visit to the Beamish Old several charging bays for the electric
upon by the purists, who regarded Time Museum, or a flight in a Tiger cars, that are heralded as the main
any ball in the air could, if only Moth, with a chance to operate the vehicles of the future, and the Costa
slightly mis-timed, see the striker controls. No, they can buy me a building will, no doubt, be put to
caught on the boundary. But the new year’s TV license, and that can cover good use by drivers who have at least
swashbuckling style of batting seems Birthday. Father’s Day and two hours to pass, while their cars
to have become popular with thee Christmas, all in one present. are being re-charged.
sporting public, so cricket appears to Problem solved. Of course it is wise for such stations
have received a well overdue shot in Actually, now that I have seen why to look to the future, although few
the arm. the B.B.C. have found the need for electric cars are on the roads as yet.
Another World Cup competition held our licence money, I am not quite so But it is a two-way thing – few
in the last few weeks, was that of the sure I want to help them out. It electric cars will be bought until
Women’s soccer search to find their appears that astronomically high more charging points are made
champions, and the talents on display sums are paid out to such people as available, and charging points will be
show that the ladies, while still presenters of programmes like Match few until more e-cars are on the road,
behind the men, are catching up fast. of the Day. Nothing against the for they take up valuable space, and
Alas the English team were unable to individuals, it’s just the money each has a long use requirement,
come better than fourth this time, but involved that is ridiculous. My offer unlike the normal fuel pump, which
there are signs that they are not far to present that show for half the fee can cater for several cars each hour.
from greater success in the future. seems to have fallen on deaf ears! The motor trade tries to persuade us
A surprise to most of us was that the Looking around elsewhere, I was that electric is the future, but until
U.S.A. ladies confirmed their appalled to read that the much prices come down, and battery
reputation as champions, by debated extra run-way at Heathrow technology catches up with the
successfully defending their title. has now been approved, and will wishful thinking of the
And America is not reckoned to be a actually extend over the M25 Orbital manufacturers, surely petrol vehicles
soccer nation! motorway. will still be with us for years yet.
Ladies were soon in the news again, This is unlikely to affect me But technical breakthroughs can be
with the coming of Wimbledon and personally, but it is disturbing to sudden, and suddenly we may find
the debut of a fifteen- year old. I'm realise that the western fringes of that all the problems are solved, and
sure we all expected to see a shy London are being pushed further and electric becomes king. Then our
little school-girl, probably carrying a further out, under yet more acres of power stations may not be able to
satchel, but instead we found a tall, concrete, simply to allow more and cope with the demand ! Yes, always
strapping girl, equipped with more holiday makers to fly into and look on the bright side, I say!
powerful shoulders that enabled her out of the country. Yes, of course we Good afternoon.
to deliver serves of up to 114 mph. need airports, but if the capacity of
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deadline in mid-July so all these effort and cash. At least there is a the lawn. Don’t try to cut the
In Your Garden horrors came much earlier than choice. grass short at this stage as there Boo & Hiss
With Lotta Potts usual. Hey ho maybe that’s it, all The good part of August is that will be some well-developed tall
After all that biblical rain we got at once and done with. not a lot really needs to be done. stems so if you cut short you will are Tempting
a wonderful spurt of growth, just The growth after the rain has Traditionally it is hot and dry so end up with a field of stubble.
in time for the heatwave. Then meant some plants have crops are ripening and harvesting Gradually reduce the height of the Fête
Monty Don showed some fungal outstripped others which are fruit and veg you’ve struggled to blades to encourage the grass to Rehearsals are well under way
disease on his greenhouse currently rather buried and raise is very rewarding. As well behave normally. Of course you here at Boo & Hiss HQ. This will
tomatoes so at least I was able to overwhelmed by shrubs. The as harvesting fruit some of them have to do all this while looking be our 14th production – our first
identify it. First time I've had that forsythia, for instance, was will need pruning. Summer at going back to work (always a one, ‘Allo ‘Allo, was way back in
problem. Then it got hot and pruned as usual after flowering raspberries are on a two-year joy after a holiday) and getting all 2006! In some ways it seems so
humid (there’s nothing pleasant and was nice and tidy. It now cycle – the canes grow one year the holiday wardrobe through the long ago and yet in other ways it
about these twins) and so to resembles a very large unmade and fruit the next when they have washing process. Gardeners seems like only yesterday. We’ve
blight on the spuds. I have had bed. Nothing to be done about to be pruned. These should be should go on holiday in come a long way in terms of
this problem before but not so the hemerocallis that sits between cut down to the ground November! budget and set design, and we’ve
early. A lot of foliage went in the the forsythia and another (identifiable by the remains of the Although it is only August now is seen many members come and go
brown bin so there are potatoes overgrown bush as it is now fruit tops) then the new canes tied the time to buy and plant prepared over the years. But we still have a
that have to be dug fairly soon as totally overshadowed by both and in to supporting wires. Any that hyacinths for Christmas few founding members, several
they will not develop any more. I won’t flower this year. We still are growing in the path should be flowering. What a depressing people who have joined us since,
have others in a different part of haven’t identified the neighbour removed and can be planted in sentence that is. However, if you and one or two newcomers, and
the garden and am closely so unless it does something soon any gaps where the existing canes want the delicious scent on our ethos always remains the
watching for blight. I hasten to it will be going. Just about are weak or missing. I still Christmas Day now’s the time to same – to take the show seriously
add that I wrote the above at the everything has grown, bloomed, maintain that autumn fruiting organise it. These bulbs can be but not to take ourselves too
set seed and generally ones are easier. They usually planted any time up to the middle seriously. We have an awful lot
got going. The catmint start to ripen well before the of September but the sooner you of fun at our relaxed weekly
had a bit of a Chelsea summer ones have finished so can get them the more choice and rehearsals and we put in a lot of
Chop at the end of May you don’t feel deprived and then better quality there will be. I time and effort at the Queens Hall
but not enough was there’s no messing about to sort chanced on a suggestion by Mr T as it gets nearer to the show dates.
chopped from enough out the fruited or the new canes and think this is worth a thought. Each show is very much a team
plant (they recommend just chop the lot to 6” in winter. Plant the bulbs individually in effort, from Producer, Director,
a third off a third of the Job done. Gooseberries and small pots just big enough to take cast, backstage crew to Front of
plant as a rough guide). redcurrants both grow on short them with some compost. All House. To say we’re like a well-
The unforeseen stems about 6-8” high which should go into a cool dark place oiled machine might be pushing it
advantage of the rapid should be clean of any sideshoots (check regularly to water if but we come together like a little
growth has been the and cut back sideshoots in the rest necessary) until the flowers start family and that, I believe, is at the
number of bumble bees. of the bush by a third. to appear. Then take out the ones heart of our continued success.
The disadvantage is not Blackcurrants are different as that are exactly at the same level This year’s production, Tempting
having the heart to cut they grow as bushes right from and transfer to a bowl or other Fête, is proving to be our biggest
any more back to the ground. A new way of container that will take them. challenge to date. What initially
deprive the bees. The pruning is to remove whole Cover in moss and stand back looked like a very simple set has
next thing that hot and fruited branches to pick the while everyone wonders how you turned out to be quite complicated
humid can throw at us is berries indoors in comfort so grew them to flower at the same technically, and the plot relies
mildew. This used to be doing two jobs in one. If you time. heavily on its many props. I can’t
mainly for August so be prefer to ‘prune properly’ then Other bulbs to plant are autumn say more than that without giving
aware but it started early wait until the fruit has all been crocuses, colchicums and the game away; suffice to say it
because of h and h. picked and remove two or three sternbergias. These should be in will call for immaculate timing
This makes leaves (and old stems to the ground. It’s still garden centres this month for from the cast and from our sound
can affect stems and simple. immediate planting in the ground engineer! It’s a comedy farce,
flowers if really bad) The lawn shouldn’t need a lot of as they flower in autumn. They similar in style to the much-loved
look as though they mowing. Unless it is a new one all need well-drained soil in sun Carry On films, so everything has
have been dusted with don’t water and certainly don’t although colchicums will tolerate to go to plan to make sure that
flour or talcum powder. feed any lawns at all. This will dappled shade between shrubs. ‘nothing goes to plan’.
Either way it’s a pest encourage more browning of the These bulbs will also flower if It’s a relatively new script, and
that can severely grass and may be fatal. What a kept on a windowsill indoors, no not based on a tv show, which
weaken a plant. It is waste! Established lawns will compost, no water. This is a meant that we had nothing to
usually caused by dry recover from even severe draught lovely curiosity but must be compare it to and that we could
conditions at the roots. so watering is another waste. planted out as soon as the flowers create our own versions of the
Roses and honeysuckles However, should there be some are over. I remember seeing a characters. This was great fun and
are martyrs to it. The rain the grass will have to be cut patch of these under a tree during some of us experimented a little
best thing is to remove but leave it a bit longer than you a late holiday one year and as this bit before we ‘found’ our
the affected leaves from would normally so that should was a bright pink variety it lit up character’s personality. During
the plant and ground there be more hot and dry weather the area in a dismal place. It was rehearsals, when people were
beneath. Then water it won’t suffer so much. raining as well so this was a away and others stood in for
well and mulch. Do this August is traditionally a holiday welcome sight. them, we saw some hilarious
again in spring and month – try going to a town or As a began by suggesting there adaptations.
hopefully the problem city in France! If you took all the isn’t a great deal to do this month Audiences who have watched us
will be solved. usual precautions such as locking one good thing is to take stock of from the beginning have come to
Avoidance is better. up tools (especially ladders) and what went well and what didn’t expect a certain type of
For example gates to the back garden, as sometimes at this time the entertainment – adult comedy
honeysuckle grows persuading a friend or neighbour garden looks a bit bedraggled and cocktails with colourful
better in the ground than to water containers and take any worn out so a good plan is to characters, a measure of intrigue,
in a container so if you fruit and veg, when you come organise some later-flowering a splash of naughtiness and a
have a tub that needs a back you may find that we had a plants to fill gaps by annuals that pinch of salt. This is just such a
Dance-Away at climber get a clematis. deluge while you were away and are past their best and sow some cocktail and, if we get it right, it
If mildew is a repeat you suddenly have a jungle. early varieties of veg such as peas will not disappoint. Having said
The Queens Hall performer on
particular rose it might
a Whilst it’s necessary to catch up
as soon as possible the best plan
and carrots to mature quickly. If
there’s room that is. However,
that, sometimes it’s just as funny
when we get it wrong!
Saturday July 6th, August 3rd be better to invest in a is to have a walk round and while all this planning is going on Stacy Wilkinson, Director.
& September 7th more resistant variety. remove as many weeds as have a wander round with a glass The show dates are 26th 27th and
Saves time and effort. possible, just remove the heads is of something nice. It does 28th September, at The Queens
7.30pm - 10.30pm Of course, there are quick and catch the rest later. wonders for the morale. While Hall, Watton, and tickets are
Ballroom, Latin & Sequence sprays but application Remove as much ripe fruit and you’re at it have a trug or bucket available to buy now at
needs to be done quite veg that the watering friend may in the other hand so you can keep Mullenger & Co. in the High
Bar - Raffle frequently costing time, have missed and trim the edges of weeding. Street.
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space to go into here, so if you want to Thursday October 17th AGM and
Saham Toney know more and weren’t at the village Plant Swap with wine and
event, please look on our website or refreshments
Neighbourhood contact Chris Blow on 01953 880915 Look out for our updates on Facebook
or at stnp2016@gmail.com. at Bradenham Community Hub
Plan Update Also, if you have any comments or Barbara Steward Chairman
Shaping the future of Saham Toney! questions on anything else to do with barpamsteward@gmail.com
Almost all our attention remains on the the Neighbourhood Plan, if you would Laurene Henderson Publicity Officer
site allocations process. At the time of like a more personal visit to a local 01362 821164 / 07942 820590
writing, we are putting the finishing group, or if you' would like to be added
touches to a village event on that to our mailing list, please get in touch.
subject on 14 July. If you were unable As usual, if you have any comments or Breckland show
to attend the event you can find the questions on any of this, or anything
presentation and display material on else to do with the Neighbourhood to portray 60
our web site - www.stnp2036.org. Plan, or if you'd like to be added to our
In parallel with preparing the mailing list, please get in touch movies in 60
presentation, our discussions with the Over recent weeks both our new
site owners are continuing, with the district councillors have attended our minutes
aim of them being in agreement with weekly meetings, and it’s been Breckland residents are being invited
our draft site policies before we make encouraging to have both their support to see their favourite films like they’ve
recommendations to the Parish Council and their perspectives on the plan. never seen them before, as a series of
on which sites to allocate and publish affordable daytime performances
the plan for a formal public return to the district.
consultation. Bradenham and As part of Breckland Council’s The
At this stage it is not possible to give a Silver Social Project, contemporary
date when the consultation will start, District dance company Spiltmilk Dance will
but if things go well with the village be bringing their Desert Island Flicks
event and the site owner discussions Horticultural show to Breckland villages throughout
conclude satisfactorily, we hope to August, incorporating 60 of the most
make our recommendations to the Society memorable movie moments of all time
Parish Council at its August meeting The warm July weather, following the in just 60 minutes.
and ,subject to its approval, publish the wet June, sent lawns shooting up, fruit Audiences can expect to see
Plan for Consultation shortly after that. setting on trees and bushes in blockbusters, adventure stories and
abundance and a burst of flowers in the rom-coms rolled into one, with special - Harling Old School Village Hall, Wednesday, 7 August -
When we do have a certain date, we Attleborough Town Hall, Thursday, 8 August - Shipdham All
will publish details of the consultation summer borders. Our July 18th Mini effects re-imagined, soundtracks
Saints Church, Friday, 9 August - Necton Community Centre
on our website as well as informing Show of roses and sweet peas reflected switched, and just two performers
Tickets are £5 each which can be paid on the door, however
those on our mailing list, posting the excellent growing conditions! playing all the parts! From timeless
people are advised to reserve their place in advance via
notices on our Facebook page and on At the height of summer gardeners are classics to modern day marvels, the
nonetheless thinking ahead to the show celebrates how iconic characters www.thesilversocial.com or by calling 01362 656870.
Nextdoor, and putting posters up
around the village. autumn, which made our talk, and thrilling plot twists have captured
We will try and keep response forms as Hedgehogs in the Garden, particularly imaginations the world over, bringing
simple as possible, but if you have any relevant in view of their hibernation people together to laugh, cry, and cheer
suggestions on how you think we habits. A shocking fact is that the along in a room full of strangers.
should engage with villagers during the hedgehog population has fallen by Last year, Spiltmilk Dance performed
consultation, please get in touch. 30% in the last 10 years. Creating their show ‘The Little Love Cabaret’ at
We understand that site allocations small gaps under fences, to make a various community venues, which
may be the most contentious part of the hedgehog highway, avoiding slug audiences called “fun” and
consultation. That’s understandable as pellets and pesticides, and providing “entertaining”, as part of The Silver
development can be an emotional safe exit ramps from garden ponds Social.
issue, but all the same we would ask (many hedgehogs drown) are just some The programme of daytime touring arts
you to understand the plan cannot be of the simple actions we can all take to workshops and performances is aimed
influenced by emotion alone, and that Help the Hog. Check those autumn at older people but open to all and held
objective comments, based on the bonfire piles before lighting, as well! in community venues across
facts, are the ones that will carry August 15th sees a first for our society: Breckland. The project, which is run
weight. We have what we think is a an open garden safari. Some of our by Breckland Council and funded by
rigorous process for deciding which members are opening their gardens to Arts Council England, Breckland
sites to allocate and we would like you members and non-members alike. The Council and Norfolk County Council
to concentrate on that process when gardens range from “wow” for all the Public Health, was created to give
making comments on the sites right reasons, to “wow, you`ve got a lot people a chance to socialise and
selected. Our logic is that if the process of work to do here!” (mine). Tea, engage in different forms of art, which
is a good one and we have applied it biscuits and a warm welcome can help tackle issues such as isolation
correctly, the results tell us which sites promised. Contact Laurene Henderson and loneliness in rural communities.
should be allocated and for how many for a map and details. Cllr Mark Robinson, Breckland
houses, rather than any artificial limit Our Autumn Show on September 7th Council’s Executive Member for
set by planners. is fast approaching, with more Community, Leisure and Culture,
Very briefly the process involves the categories for non-members than commented: “This show has
following main steps: before, so please join us and have a go! something for everybody as it draws
Review and, where possible, You can enter: white and coloured on films and stories that people will be
mitigation of the constraints identified potatoes (4 of each), longest runner familiar with and is full with laughs
by the independent site assessments; bean, tomatoes, a trug of mixed and opportunities to get involved. Our
Definition of which policy criteria vegetables, dessert apples (4), previous Silver Social events have
from the Local and Neighbourhood homemade grapefruit marmalade, proven very popular, with many being
Plans are appropriate for rating each rhubarb and ginger jam, handmade fully booked, so I urge people to
site against the others; jewellery, a collage (max 36cmx36cm) reserve their place as soon as possible
Deciding the relative importance of and, for children, a miniature garden to avoid missing out. Our events
each criteria and applying a weighting 60x50cm. provide a great opportunity to try
to each; and Future dates (all free to members & something new and meet new friends,
Rating the sites against each £2.00 to non-members unless stated): so we look forward to welcoming
criterion on a five-step sliding scale, Thursday August 15th Open Garden some familiar faces to the show as well
with each step objectively described. Safari with Members Barbeque at as some new ones.”
The results are then added together to Highfields Leys Farm The performance will be running from
give an overall total for each site. Saturday September 7th Autumn Show August 5-9 (2-3.30pm) at:
There are many other details and Thursday September 19th Members Monday, 5 August - Ashill
nuances to the process that there is not Only Dinner to thank our Show judges Community Centre, Tuesday, 6 August
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The Wayland Players celebrated their 70th anniversary with a tea party following the matinee performance of their latest
production 'Wife After Death'. Two senior past Chairmen, John Reed and Ted Hinds cut the cake to mark the occasion.
Rain, Rain,
Go Away!
When an event is planned for
outdoors in the summer the
weather plays such an important
part and we all both hope and even
pray that it will be fine.
On Tuesday, June 18th it rained,
on Wednesday it was cloudy and
then very wet and then on
Thursday, June 20th thank
goodness, the weather cleared and
the sun came out!
This meant that we were able to
again welcome visitors to enjoy the
garden at 30 Thetford Road for our
annual Strawberry Tea, this year
being the 20th, on a warm and
sunny afternoon.
People were able to enjoy the
splendid collection of cakes and
shortbreads, all made by members,
plus some wonderfully sweet
strawberries and cream as well, of
course, endless cups of tea. It was a
pleasant afternoon to wander round
the garden and to partake in the
various competitions and buy from
the stalls.
We thank everyone who came and
made this such a happy occasion.
The event is our main one each
year to raise funds for an overseas
charity which this year was
G.Gambia A. Action T.Through
E.Education and we are pleased to
say the £763 raised was sent off to
the charity the very next day .
We were pleased to welcome both
the Watton Mayor, Councillor Pat
Warwick and Mrs Linda Clover a
representative of the charity to the Pictured: From left to right, Stella Leonard, Jenny Simons, Jill Beech and Pauline Baldry.
event.
Thinking of gardens reminded me hospital ward and was directed to assist
that a number of our members had Watton with shaving. 'Tricky' lathered the face
joined their Rotary partners on of some unsuspecting man until the ward
Monday, June 17th which had
been another hot and sunny day at
Evening WI sister reprimanded him with a "not
there!" Her eyes moved downwards on
Peter Beales Garden Centre to The July meeting began with the usual this fellow who was awaiting the
enjoy their wonderful show rose business side of things. Leigh gave her removal of his appendix. The resulting
garden where their beautiful and report on the Bournemouth Conference shave was an experience for both men!
amazingly varied roses were and the wide variety of our groups 'Tricky' moved into various other
displaying their full glory. were noted. attachments including scenes of crime, a
Ten members had also been to our The crocheted Christmas tree, with missing woman, whose body was never
District Meeting and AGM at 'skeleton' help from the Men's shed found. Traffic, venturing onto the
Brome not far from Diss. On this was mentioned------watch out for this motorway in cars that for many of us
occasion we were to act as the nearer the Winter Season. were a trip down memory lane.
hosts making sure everyone was It was time for 'Tricky' Trayhorn to take In 1970 he joined the Police Force
welcomed and that all the the floor. It should have been a talk on proper, having served his time as a
arrangements ran smoothly. We the History of Fans and we wish the cadet. 'Tricky' was sent to Hoddesdon
are very pleased that our member expected speaker improved health. Police Station where he became social
Heather Hewson has been elected 'Tricky' may have sounded like one of secretary, the duties of which
as the District Treasurer for a the criminal fraternity but...…..well we apparently included setting the Station
second time and we all wish her shall see as we were in for a treat. on fire, no real harm but not popular
well in this important job. It turned out that 'Tricky' Trayhorn with senior officers. The pride of
After all the activity and (we never did find out how he earned wearing a helmet was tempered
excitement in June we have a that name), was turned down by the somewhat when, having removed it to
quieter July to look forward to, Metropolitan Police Force on grounds chat to a colleague in a car, replaced
with just our first club meeting at of height restrictions. The the helmet and could not understand
new President Carole's home and Hertfordshire force had the good sense the mirth of the general public. He
then an excursion to Bawdeswell to realise that size wasn't everything discovered then, that the badge needs
Garden Centre to celebrate and enlisted this young Cadet into a to be at the front of the helmet.
Norfolk Day. military style training establishment There were so many entertaining stories.
We always welcome enquiries where he learned a variety of skills, no The loss of the rooftop Police sign and
from anyone thinking they might doubt some useful and others blue light, as the car sped through a very
like to join Inner Wheel or enjoyable. low tunnel whilst chasing a criminal.
wanting more information about A slightly less than sporty fellow, There were many, many more. Some
any of our activities. 'Tricky' took part in many things. sad, many amusing.
Please ring either me, Brenda, on Success came in a walking race, This talk gave us an excellent insight into
01953881792 or our secretary somewhat reluctantly entered but came the many aspects of Police life until
Pam on 01953 884090 in at record speed and earned praise. His 'Tricky's' retirement. He certainly earned
first attachment as a Cadet was in a it. The packed room thought so too.
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MBE for her services to youth and to the
Jan Godfrey community. In recent years her lack of mobility
frustrated her because it stopped her doing even
Dereham Indoor and indoor ball games are half price. Bring the
family down for an active weekend!
Richmond Park Golf Club Ladies
Bowls Club
Wayland Chamber
of Commerce
In Wayland there is sometimes the tendency to
emphasise the negative about where we live and
work, and while this is partly due to our self-
deprecating humour, it does mean we occasionally
forget about all those positive things that make
Wayland a great place to be. One of our roles
within the Chamber is to identify the opportunities
that exist for building business within the area, and
in order to do this, it helps to have an
understanding of our existing strengths in order to
better promote these. We recently reviewed the
reasons why businesses might want to relocate to
Wayland and I thought it worth sharing the key
points with you here.
Firstly, it may not be that obvious, unless you
happen to wander around our five business parks
(Threxton Road, Neaton, New Green, Breckland
and Thetford Road), that Watton is already a great
hub for business and industry. The town can
rightly boast of engineering companies who excel Winners of the the Combination Cup, with Jean Barrall on the left and Hilary Sutton on the right.
in precision engineering of metals, plastics and
The 2019 Summer Season of golf got off to a very MacCormack with a score of 185. In second place
wood; our more well known premier food
soggy start for the Ladies of Richmond Park, was Julie Ellis with a score of 188, well done
processing, packaging and delivery businesses and
resulting in the postponement of their first trophy ladies.
in addition, the commerce generated by our
event, The Curtis Cup. This trophy was presented On Monday 24th the Diana Davies trophy, also a
established traditional family businesses in Metal
to the Ladies Section by Mabel Curtis, a former scratch competition, played over 18 holes for ladies
Foundry, Stone Masonry and Woodcraft. Our
Lady Captain, and is played over 18 holes in the with handicaps of 23 to 36, was won by Margaret
High Street, with its characteristic extra-ordinary
Stableford format. Lockwood with a very creditable score of 107.
width, (something many towns would die for), has
However, the following week, on Monday 17th The 18 hole Handicap Trophy was also won by our
a mix of the essential shops for our whole
June, with much better weather, although rather Champion, Sandy MacCormack.
community, as well as specialist retail in antiques,
blustery conditions, the ladies took to the fairways On Monday 1st July the ladies contested the
clocks, books and jewellery. This is all
to contest this prestigious event. The winner, with a Combination Cup, played in the format of 6
Congratulations to Jack Naughton and Mia complemented by our historic bustling weekly
score of 34 points, was Julie Ellis, in second place holes Foursomes, 6 holes Greensomes and 6
Waddell who contested the final of the singles market.
was Ann Bayes with 33 points and in third place holes Betterball. The winners with a great score
final with Jack coming out on top. Losing semi But of course business is not just restricted to
was Chris Bailey with 29 points. of 72 were Jean Barrall and Hilary Sutton. In
finalists were Daniel Lonsdale and Alex Dobson. Watton, we have underpinning services covering
The following week was the Ladies Championship, second place on countback were Elaine
This bodes well for the club to have such talented architecture, law, finance, accountancy,
a scratch competition played on Sunday and Aberdeen and Margaret Middleton, and in third
youngsters. technology and business management throughout
Monday over 36 holes. Our champion for the place on countback were Ann Achilles and
Coaching for youngsters is Fridays at 4 pm to 6 the whole of Wayland. We perhaps also take for
fourth year running, and well deserved winner of Margaret Broadbent.
pm.all welcome. Roll ups continue every Monday granted the backdrop of the Breckland countryside
the Alison Sheard Trophy, was Sandy
evening at 7pm Tues and Thurs at 9.15am and and the prime agricultural land that is home to our
wed at 2pm. Adult coaching and family coaching local farming industry and the historical sites that
by national approved Coaches is every Saturday at bring in tourists to use our Wayland hotels, pubs,
10am. Interested parties just turn up restaurants and shops. For business, Wayland is a
pretty good place to be, and while locally we may
complain about traffic and transport,
August at the commercially, being at the cross-roads of the
North-South A1075 and the East-West A1108
Sporty with easy access to the A11 and the rest of the
This month at Watton Sports Centre we are Cambridge - Norwich Tech Corridor, as well as
kicking it off with a groovy ‘n’ boozy, hippy rail links to Cambridge and London from nearby
themed karaoke night on Saturday 10th at 8pm, Thetford and Brandon, we are actually well
with our huge variety of gins we are sure to get positioned as a business centre for Breckland. A
you up and singing in no time. If you would 30 min drive to the Norwich Research Park and
rather be dancing in those flares, don’t forget to the University of East Anglia is also a major
book your tickets for our ABBA tribute night on positive for business involved in agri-technology.
Saturday 24th on 01953881281. For a Chamber of Commerce we consider
If you aren’t into partying this summer try out ourselves pretty lucky to have all of this to talk
our sporty Saturdays with Park Run first thing about and we can genuinely take pride in
then Rounders with BBQ at 2pm. Also we are promoting Wayland business interests with all our
continuing our Sunday deal, all racket sports Members of Saham WI went walking with alpacas in Thetford Forest recently. Picture shows
great strengths and advantages.
(L/R) Jenny Haines with Flame, Terry Bowman with Puno and Tracy Buffin with Teddy
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Chief Instructor of Saracen Martial Arts, Ian Soame with some of the class of 2019 who have trained at Watton
Saracen Martial arts Tae Kwon do has been After 1st Dan Black belt, a candidate may Jodie Hughes; Samuel Merritt
teaching Tae Kwon do since 1985, when be eligible to grade for 2nd dan after 2 5th Dan Michelle Titmarsh
the chief Instructor Ian Soame started his years, and 3rd Dan after 3 years and so on. Due to the successes the Watton club is
Watton class at RAF Watton. The Watton The ‘class of 2019’ had 8 Nr 1st Dan looking for new members to begin their
club is still going strong after all these years candidates, 5 Nr 2nd Dan, 4 Nr 3rd Dan and journey in Taekwondo.
and now trains out of the Watton Youth 1 Nr 5th Dan Candidates. The classes run all the way through school
Centre on Harvey Street. Due to the selection and training processes holidays at the Watton Youth Centre on
Black belt gradings are a culmination of beforehand, all candidates were successful. Wednesday and Friday nights, starting at
many years training and before a candidate 1st Dan :- James Howarth; Jake Linney; 7.00pm. New members receive at least one
can grade they have to be ‘sponsored’ by Sally Williams; Pedro De Sousa; Dina De calendar month’s training free.
their club instructor. The lead – in to the Sousa; Jasmine Luckett; Sarah Cook; Lewis For more Information on Tae Kwon Do
grading starts a year before the grading, Burrell. classes in Watton and the surrounding area
with many pre assessments, endurance tests 2nd Dan :- Tony Hughes; Debbie Hughes; please call Ian Soame (7th Dan Black belt
and intensive training sessions specially for Michael Barrett; Owen Barrett; James Swan Master) on 07739 589253
the black belt team, to be completed. 3rd Dan :- Mark Reeve; Kaela Hughes;
Watton
(Loch Neaton)
Bowls Club
The annual Nowak Trophy charity bowls
match was held at the Watton Sports
Centre on Sunday 14th July with teams
entered from Mundford, Swaffham,
Connaught(Attleborough) and Watton.
The match lasted all day with 48 bowlers
taking part and a ploughman’s lunch
being provided in the clubroom. Harvey Day (Day & Nowak) after the war located in the building opposite the
Mundford Bowls Club, led by Adrian with premises located approximately Thetford Rd car park.
Malster, won the trophy for the 7th time . where the Watton doctors surgery stands The cup was presented to the winners by
The competition was started by Joe today. The company built houses in Joe’s daughter Lynn, and the day’s
Nowak the Vice President of the Watton Watton for 33 years including the Charles proceeds of approximately £400 will be
Bowls Club back in 1986 . Joe came to Avenue, Churchill Close and Nelson donated to The Daisy Programme charity.
England from Poland at the start of the Court developments. He is also Pictured - Joe Nowak’s daughter Lynn
Second World War and settled in Watton. remembered for his hardware and general presenting the trophy to the Mundford
He established a building firm with store (J.P.N. & Co Ltd) which was Bowls Club team.
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