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Issue No. 1
A Free Paper Supporting Mid-Norfolk Communities
November 2009
 
Help Yourself
FREE!
this year 
remember 
to get your 
Christmas Trees
from
Manor Farm
Great Hockham, Norfolk IP24 1PE
Freshly Cut and Locally Grown
Tel Trevor: 01953 498204Mob: Vince 07704 897 787
We look forward to seeing you
 
School Curry NightMakes a Mint
Welcome to theMid-Norfolk Times
Communities across Mid-Norfolk have been given a new voice thanks to thelaunch of a monthly newspaper dedicated to the district.The Mid-Norfolk Times has been born out of the popular Wayland News, whichhas served the Wayland community for more than a decade.The Mid-Norfolk Times is all about you. It aims to keep you informed of what isgoing on where you live, reflect your concerns and let you voice your opinion.Its proudest boast is that is written for the community by the community andeveryone is invited to contribute articles and pictures. News is whatever is important to you so whether it is the latest meeting of theWI, an event in the library or a story you think has the potential to make nationalheadlines the man at The Times wants to know.
Editor, Julian Horn, said: “The Mid
-Norfolk Times is there to serve thecommunity but I am relying on the community to act as my eyes and ears.
“I want this paper to serve you and be something we can all be proud of.
 
“Stories and pictures are always welcome as are letters. If you have an event let
me know. I will always try to get along and if I can't, why not have a try at beinga reporter yourself and send in a report with pictures?
”
 
For a personal welcome from the editor and details of how to get incontact go to page 16.Pictured at the presentation of the cheque to the children of Great Hockham Primary School are (in the back row leftto right) Matt Dobbin (Parent Governor), Doug Hartley (School Head), Don Lear, Anna Dobbin (Chair of Friends of Great Hockham Primary School and Trevor Mason who provided the vegetables for the all the curries.
Great Hockham Primary School recently held a curry night which was kindly organised by Mr Don Lear, founder of Bhajiman spice kits. He arranged for local meat producer Barnards Butchers and vegetable grower, Trevor Mason, to sponsor the evening by donating the meat and vegetables for the Curries. Mr Lear trained five Dads to be chefs on the evening who cooked up seven fantastic curry dishes. 100 tickets were sold and an amazing£1353.59 was raised for the School.
If you would like to try some of Don Lear‟s delicious curry recipes have a look at www.bhajiman.co.uk 
 
Looking for Christmas Bargains?
Then come along to the Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, 28 November organised by Watton Methodist Church at Watton Christian Community Centre between10am and 1.30pm. Various stalls including gifts, toiletries, toys, Christmasnovelties/decorations, homemade cakes etc. Coffee/tea available and also lightlunches. Book the date now
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we look forward to welcoming you.
It’s Your Paper 
 
It’s Your News
 01953 858 908
julian@midnorfolktimes.com
 
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SHOWROOM:
49
High Street, Watton
01953883288
Very Competitive Prices
 
Most Makes of carpets& Vinyl Supplied and Fitted
 
FINE BOOKS BOUGHT AND SOLD 
 
BOOKS
 
J.C.
 
& Applestore GalleryTelephone/Fax 01953 883488
 
55
High Street, WattonFor
quality out of print books, Fine Bindings andCollectable Editions. New Books including local and
children’s classics.
 
Visit
the
Applestore Gallery
on the first floor,exhibiting the Paintings of Kevin Robinson and hiscomplete range of East Anglian prints including Wattonand Wymondham.
 
 Norfolk Mobility were happy to helpgive Norwich man Malcolm Squires anew found freedom this week when theymatched the grant funding raised byRadio Norwich Families First charityand together, gave Malcolm a free, stateof the art scooter.Steve Key, Managing Director of theHingham based mobility company wasapproached by Radio Norwich FamiliesFirst charity in September. The charityhad raised £500 towards a new scooter for Mr Squires; however the charity wasstruggling to find a suitable modelwithin this price range which would suit
the needs of Mr Squires. Mr Key said “it
is crucial that people get the mostappropriate scooter for their needs andafter talking to Mr Squires I could seethat he was going to need a little extra
help from us.”
 Sally Buddon, from Families First said
“finding the right scooter was proving
extremely difficult; thankfully my call toSam made all the difference. Once I hadinformed Sam of the situation, he agreedto match the grant and provide Mr Squires with a new scooter and 12months warranty worth £1000.Mr Squires lives in Norwich and attendsthe Jack Pryor Renal Unit three times aweek to receive peritoneal dialysis up tosix hours each session. Mr. Squires tiresvery quickly and experiences pain andshortness of breath when undertakingroutine activities that many of us take for 
granted. “When I received a call to say
that Norfolk Mobility had doubled thegrant I was delighted. Being able tofinally get out of my flat and easily getto the shops and spend more time withmy daughter is fantastic. I will no longer miss my daughters parents evening andher school sports day due to my
disability. I just can‟t wait to get outthere!” Mr Squires said.
 99.9 Radio Families First was set up inSeptember 2007 to relieve poverty andhardship and improve the lives of families with children living in Norwichand the surrounding area.Steve Bradley, Station Manger at
Radio Norwich, said “Families First is
all about helping local families in needof support and thanks to the generosityof our listeners who fundraise for usthroughout the year, and to Norfolk Mobility for their contribution, wewere delighted to be able to award this
grant to Malcolm.”
 Mr Squires was picked up by Norfolk Mobility and taken to their shop inHingham. There, Mr Squires was givena choice of three scooters all designed
to meet his specific requirements. “It
was a great day and the staff at Norfolk Mobility really took care of me. I am simply overwhelmed by it
all.” said Mr Squires.
 In the end the choice was easy for Mr 
Squires “as a supporter of Tottenham
Hotspurs I just had to choose the blue
one!” said Mr Squires. Mr Squires would
like to thank Norfolk Mobility andFamilies First for his new Scooter.
Norfolk Mobility doubles grant funding togive Norwich family free Mobility Scooter 
Pictured are Charmaine Squires (Malcolm Squires‟ Daughter), Steve Key (Managing Director Norfolk Mobility),
Becky from Radio Norwich Families First and Malcolm Squires
Bradenham & DistrictHorticultural Society
The AGM was held in the Village Hallon Thursday 15 October. The memberselected the Officers and Committee asfollows: President Allison Grifiths;Chairman Lavinia Rix; Secretary Nick Fortes; Treasurer Mandy Dowe.The other members of the Committeeare Una Reeves, Marianne Kilmartin,Belinda Ashworth, Geoff Twelftree,Pauline Rant and Vic Cossins.The mini show results were 1st JuneMartin, 2nd Jackie Priestley, 3rd AlanMartin, Highly Commended JudyAtkinson.
 November‟s meeting will be held in the
Village Hall on Thursday 19th at7.30pm with a talk by Ian Howard fromthe Woad Barn. Ian will also bring alongsome woad products for sale and willhold a short demonstration about howwoad works as a traditional dye. Therewill be the usual refreshments and
Geoff‟s Tips.
 
All are welcome. Marianne Kilmartin
We are now taking orders for Christmasgifts, produce, baked goods and poultry.Please give our crafters and cooks asmuch notice as possible to prepare your special items. This year you can alsoorder poultry at the Country Market.This will come from the same farm inAshill that provides our eggs. Please goto the egg stall for further details and to place orders. A new producer has joinedus and has a fine array of wooden toys,all of which are environmentallyfriendly, being made from recycledwood. All carry the CE mark so you cangive them with confidence to smallchildren. Another producer who worksin wood has a fine selection of bowls, pens, candleholders, clocks, small pictures and even buttons. You will finda lovely display of necklaces, earringsand bracelets at very competitive prices.We also have beautifully etchedglassware and pictures, knitted andcrocheted garments, including lovelywarm scarves to combat those chillywinter winds. Cloth bags, hot water  bottle covers and kaftans are stillavailable, as are individually designedgreetings cards for every occasion.Freshly baked cakes and savouries areavailable every week alongside homecooked jams and chutneys, local honey,and sweets. All our cooks have currenthygiene certificates and have had their home kitchens inspected and approved by the local Environmental HealthInspectors.Please come and visit us on anyWednesday morning between 8.30 a.m.and 11.30 a.m. in the Watton ChristianCommunity Centre.
Christmas is coming toWatton Country Market
Nigel Rowling - Thanks
Angela, Neil, Simon and Julia would like to thank everyone whokindly donated to the East Anglian Air Ambulance and East AnglianChildrens Hospice (EACH) in memory of Nigel Rowling who diedon August 3rd.A total of £1,637.91 was received by Breckland Funeral services andthey have forwarded half to each of the above charities.Thank you for all your kind words and support to the family. It is acomfort to know that some good has come from the loss of Nigel.
 
News Mid-Norfolk Times Page 3
Lincoln's Tea & Coffee Shoppe& Bistro Of Hingham
 
Tel: 01953 851357
 
Are proudly presenting Arlene Bartlett's Artworkduring November & December. Treat yourself to acoffee & sausage roll for only £2.25 whilst viewingoriginal works of art.Opening times - Tues - Sun 10-4pm.
 
Visit
www.lincolns-of-hingham.co.uk
for our
 
Christmas Festive Celebration Menus
 
Saint Andrews Quidenham
A Christmas Festival
Designs by Breckland Flower & Garden Cluband Friends of Saint Andrews churchThursday 3rd - Monday 7th December11am - 3pm dailySunday Festival Carols and Readings at 4pmChristmas Craft StallProceeds to Saint Andrews and Air Ambulance
The new term at the pre-school has gotoff to a good start with new childrenstarting all the time, which is very positive. The children have been busylooking at colours and the autumn.The picture shows some of the childrenand staff in the pre-school garden withthe new shed that was funded throughthe Grass Roots Norfolk CommunityFoundation fund.Our last Race Night held in conjunctionwith the Wells Cole committee raised£107.75 for pre-school funds. Thechildren have been busy on a SponsoredScavenger Hunt over the half term andhopefully that will raise money as wellas be a fun activity for the whole family.
The next event is our „big‟ event of the
year, our Annual Ball, which this year is
a „Friday 13th Masquerade Ball‟ to be
held on 13th November at the WCCC. Itruns from 8pm till late. There will be livemusic, a buffet and a free Masquerademask for each attendee. Tickets are £20.Please come along and support us at thisgreat event, which all those who attendedlast year really enjoyed. Tickets areavailable from Saham Toney Post Officeor by phoning Suzanne on 01953885178.The fence pencil project is going reallywell. So far we have raised £38 from pre-school families and £50 from local businesses. This is enough to start us off,so look out for the brightly coloured pencils soon! There is still time to sponsor a pencil however and if you want to findout more visit our website atwww.sahamtoneypre-school.co.uk In response to our request for volunteerslast month we are delighted that we havehad a lady come forward who is keen tohelp out but we are still looking for morevolunteers to help out at pre-school.Volunteers must be happy to be CRBchecked but other than that noqualifications are needed
 – 
just a desireto work with 2
 – 
5 year olds! So if youare retired or want to develop your skills before starting work, or just wantsomething fun to do, we would love tohear from you. Please ring our Chair,Clare on 01953 889186 to find out more.If you have a child who is two or over (or soon to be two) and would beinterested in finding out more about our excellent Pre-School, then please speak to Lisa, our Supervisor, on 07749756831, alternatively you can emailinfo@sahamtoneypre-school.co.uk .
Saham Toney Pre-School News
The Wayland Partnership is this monthcelebrating the completion of ten yearsas a Company Limited by Guarantee andwill be holding a small celebration for Partners Trustees and Staff on November 4th to celebrate the passingof the first ten years and lookingforward to the next ten.Over the past ten years the Partnership(the Town, the surrounding villages andkey community organisations) has raisedalmost £3 million of public and privatefunds to deliver a wide range of projectsin line with the community consultations
held in the late 1990‟s, and to meet its
remit to promote the economic, social,cultural and environmental well-being of all who live and work in Wayland.These include High Streetrefurbishment, Tourism projects,Heritage projects, Learning and Trainingfor both the community and for Businesses, the Farmers Market, Health,Sport and Youth projects as well as projects in the Wayland villages.The Wayland Partnership is a charitablecompany and relies for its income ongrant funding to pay for specific projects, on the income from activities atWayland House and on donations fromPartners and the community.The next ten years will be challenging asmuch of the grant funding has dried up or  been diverted elsewhere (Lottery fundingto the Olympics and European funding tonew members of the EU), interests rateshave plummeted and donations are thin onthe ground. In the December Edition therewill be a more detailed report of the pastten years and a look towards the next ten.
Happy 10th Birthday, Wayland Partnership
Our Annual Christmas Fayre this year will be on Saturday, 21 November inthe Village Hall, starting at 2pm untilaround 3.30pm.There will be raffles, games andtombola as well as cakes, fancy goods/ bric-a-brac, a Christmas goods stall
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 all the traditional Christmas Fayrecontents. In addition, the Hamper Draw will take place
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a chance to wina wicker picnic basket packed withmany items for Christmas.Why not come along and have a go atwinning one of the super prizes andenjoy your first mince pie of theseason?
Christmas Fayre at Caston
New schemeis key toclearer housingallocation . . .
A new scheme, set to go live in mid November, will enable home-seekers on
Breckland Council‟s housing register to
choose which property they wish to bidfor. Under the new system, prospectivetenants can view available housing properties on a dedicated website, and
„bid‟ for those that are suitable. „Bidding‟
is simply registering an interest in a property
 – 
there is no exchange of money,and bidding can be carried out on thetelephone, by text messaging or over theinternet. Those without access to theinternet will be able to use PCs in librariesand information points throughout thedistrict.Information about the scheme can beobtained from ARPT (Anglia RevenuesPartnership Trading), tel: 01842 756422,email: housingregister@arptrading.co.uk.The Breckland Key Select website will golive in mid November.
It’s Your Paper 
 
It’s Your News
 01953 858 908
julian@midnorfolktimes.com
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