Issue No.
147 Every issue FREE Supporting Our Community
WESTFIELD ARE REGIONAL COOKATHON WINNERS
Pupils at Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School were last week presented with their beautiful framed award for being the
Regional winners in the National Cookathon competition. Annabelle O’Toole and Lucy Hearn from the East of England ‘Let’s
Get Cooking Team’ also gave the school their prize winning cheque for £250 in a celebration assembly pictured above.
On March 17th thousands of children all over the country
took part in the Cookathon Competition Day but Westfield’s
healthy invented recipe of Mars Crater Pie packed with lots
of fresh vegetables donated by Accent Fresh of Downham
Market was a winner. Well done Westfield!
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July 2009
THE NEW LOOK
WAYLAND NEWS
Welcome! Whether you have been a reader since the first issue
(Published over 13 years ago in March 1996) or whether you are
reading this for the first time we hope you will enjoy the new look
Wayland News.
But despite the many differences from the last issue, let me reassure
you that one thing has not changed and that is the content of the
paper. The ethos of The Wayland News is still the same, providing
it is legal, decent, honest and truthful, you write it and we will print
it. We don’t edit, change or alter your submissions without very,
very good reason. Also, The Wayland News will remain free
wherever or however you get your copy.
Inside you will find everything that you are used to seeing in The
Wayland News and more. This issue we have expanded our
circulation somewhat to include a wider geographical area and
taking account of this, we are now including more news from the
area, hence the subheading “With News From Around Breckland”.
So, if you are reading this, perhaps for the first time, and you are
associated with club, group or organisation like those reporting
within these pages and would like us to include your news then
please get in touch. Full details are on page 2. Equally, if you want
to advertise – you will be surprised how cheap it is – then please get
in touch. We don’t have a large sales force and we won’t pester you
for advertising. Every business in this issue has approached us
because they have recognised how cost effective it is.
Lastly I would like to pay tribute to our previous printers, Rollmark
AGRICULTURAL (Dieletlit) Ltd of Thetford. Until this issue, Rollmark have printed
every single copy of The Wayland News and they have always
provided the most incredible service and support. I am very sad to
THEME FOR FETE lose the support of Anne, Claire, Tony and Pete and all the rest of
The theme for Carbrooke Fete this year has gone back to its
roots as the Fete Committee decided that we should really
the staff at Rollmark. Our only reason for changing is that this style
of paper is just not what they do, but I will say that if you want any
printing done give them a ring first on 01842 754 984 – you won’t
remember that Carbrooke is known for its Agricultural History be disappointed!
It promises to be a fun filled day finishing off with a night of It has been very hard work to get the new systems and workflow in
Music and The Carbrooke Bar, where you can purchase your place for these changes and no doubt there will be some teething
refreshments and enjoy yourselves without the worrying of troubles, so please enjoy this latest issue but if there is something
drinking and driving. So please come along on the 11th July you don’t like let me know and if there is something you do then
from 1pm and join in with all and see all the vehicles on display tell you friends about us! Julian Horn, Editor.
and enjoy a good family day out.
WELLIE FUNDS
Now In Our 5th FOR FISHERMEN!
Fr eshl y Cooked Especiall y For You
Successful Year Paul and Steve of the Watton Plaice will be having a fund
raising special for The Fishermen's Mission starting on Tuesday
The Right ‘Plaice’ 14 July. For 5 days, our wonderful customers will be able to
have a chance to win a pair of wellies (a new pair!), one of
to get the best! which will be filled with chocolate! To have a chance to win this
fabulous prize just donate £1 and have 3 guesses as to how many
THE WATTON bars of chocolate are in the welly. The first correct guess drawn
will win. The other welly will be on our counter so all our
PLAICE customers can “wang in a bit of change” to help our Fishermen
who risk their lives daily to supply our fish.
9 Middle Street, Watton Andy Malcolm of the Fishermen’s Mission said, “The Watton
Plaice is the very best collection box in East Anglia, so come on
Frying on Tuesday to Saturday everyone let's have a super donation for the Fishermen's Mission.”
from 11.30am to 1.45pm
and 4.30pm to 8.00pm
Closed Sunday and Monday
“Gone fishing!”
Don’t forget our Thursday Lunchtime Delivery
Service for the Housebound and Elderly only.
There is no charge for delivery - you pay only
the normal take-away prices.
Plaice your order before
11am on a Thursday
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CELEBRATION & CLASSIFIED ADS
To place an advert in this section such as a birth, marriage, birthday or
acknowledgement etc please contact Julian on 01953 881885 for full details.
Stephen Roberts
(Auctioneer) Ltd.
Watton Salerooms
10 Breckland Business Park
Norwich Road, Watton. IP25 6UP
Job Vacancy
SALE DAY CLERK needed for
busy auction salerooms
Tuesday afternoons until early
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The primary function of this post is to
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tickets and assist counter staff with
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The ability to record information
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Hours and rates of pay to be
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Please apply with a hand written
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and telephone number of two
referees and enclose details of
previous relevant experience
(Deadline first post Friday 24th
July) to: Stephen Roberts,
Managing Director at the above
address.
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CLOSURE & LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
THE DALTONS
SALE OF
First, let me thank you for your help in trying to trace my grandfather, William
Dalton, who was born in Watton. As a child I was told that my grandfather
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! LOCAL was killed in World War I, but perhaps this is not true. Mr David Jessup
phoned me with some interesting information about William Dalton. David
CHILDCARE lived on a farm as a young boy and he recalls his father telling him about a
man called ‘Tinker’ who lived in a wooden hut on the outskirts of their farm.
FACILITIES He thinks he was William Dalton who had been gassed during the war, not
killed, but why was he officially listed as dead? Apparently, after being
After a senior staff resignation in gassed, he became unstable. Perhaps during the turmoil of the end of World
late April, Great Hockham War I he was presumed killed on the battlefield but instead went back to
Children’s Centre has closed its Watton. I cannot help but wonder whether my grandmother and mother knew
doors for the final time on the about this. As far as I know, they never saw him again after 1914. What a
advice of Children's Services and mystery!
Ofsted. Fewer children needing Amazingly enough, I had another phone call from Mrs Pamela Grigg of
childcare in the local area and a Saham Toney, she too lived on a farm and remembers seeing William Dalton
poor recent Ofsted report have walking past their house dressed in a long black coat, a check cap and a sack
contributed to the closure of the of shopping on his back and, yes, he lived in a wooden hut!
facility, which was located in the My friend has sent me a list of Dalton generations which I enclose. The names
grounds of Great Hockham Primary on the list seem to be fairly modern, so perhaps some of them are alive today.
Happy Birthday Mum from Jamie School. They are the children and grandchildren of Isaac Dalton (1880), William’s
Lesley Horn is 40 on the 25th July Chair, Debi Waddingham said “It is brother. I would love to hear from any of them. Perhaps the Wayland News
particularly sad as the pre-school could help me again?
CAR BOOT
had been in the village for the last Isaac Dalton 22 May 1886 (son of Zebedee Dalton and Maria Webster)
30 years but it is now unsustainable married Winifred Waller 1884 children: Dennis Stanley Dalton, Kenneth
and our recent losses were running
FOR TREETOTS at £90 per day. We need to sell the
Dalton, Violet Dalton
Dennis Stanley Dalton married Joan Beatrice Emery children: Pamela Audrey
Treetots Playgroup are holding a car entire stock and premises to pay Dalton, Gillian Margarette Dalton
boot at the Flying Fish, Norwich staff redundancy and service costs.” Kenneth Dalton married Joyce Hatto child Paul Dalton
Road, Carbrooke on Sunday, 19 “Everything must go” said Debbi Violet Dalton married Eric Peplar children: Susan Peplar and David Peplar
July 10am – 4pm cake stall (charity “Toys, cooking equipment and I still hope someone there might know of a living Dalton who would ring me
no. 1090725). £5 per pitch. For a fridge, even the clock on the wall. on 01964 670357. We may be relatives and I'm relying on you! Yours
pitch please call Janet on 01953 The building is a modular one that sincerely M. Taylor
886800 or 07761 705472 (no can be removed from the site and D DAY MEMORIES
electrical items). help is available to arrange that if Having just watched the 65th anniversary of D Day from France on television,
anyone is interested.” I was prompted to write of the scene I saw just prior to the crossing from
CHRISTIAN
Anybody wishing to buy any of the Portsmouth.
stock or premises at bargain prices As some of your readers may know I was an ambulance driver in the ATS,
should contact Debi 01953 498222.
now known as the WRAC, I had just been posted to the Military Mental
Hospital at Banstead in Surrey and was being taken there by one of our
Watton Christian Aid Committee officers. On approaching a cross roads somewhere in South London, can’t
would like to thank all those people remember where now, the lights were red and the Military Police Red Caps were holding up all the traffic, then suddenly
who have generously supported there was this rumbling and army vehicles and a convoy was coming along - it looked as if the whole British Army was
their work during the past year. We on the move. Tanks, lorries, guns, lorry loads of all sorts of equipment and hundreds of men in open lorries. It seemed
have forwarded £2,527.78 to HQ. to go on for ages. We sat and watched wondering what ever was happening. It wasn’t until next morning that we heard
Elizabeth Wright, Treasurer. what was going on. I often wonder how many of those brave men I waved off managed to get safely home. It was a
scene I shall never forget. Mary Riches
THANK YOU
DY-FIT FOR LIFE I would like to thank all the kind people of Watton who helped me off the crossing on 22 April, 2009
at lunch time, especially a gentleman who loaned me his wheelchair for removal from the crossing.
EXERCISE TO MUSIC CLASSES
Name withheld by request.
Watton Sports Centre, Dereham Road.
All the sessions are designed to promote stamina,
strength and flexibility whilst taking into account
the fitness level and ability of participants. WANT TO LEARN TO PLAY THE GUITAR?
General Aerobics Mondays 7pm Two ex-Wayland High School pupils in conjunction with the Norfolk Guitar and Bass Centre in Watton
An hour long, as energetic as you wish!** are now offering lessons in electric, acoustic and bass guitar using the centres premises and equipment.
Alex Jones and Kevin Garrod are both RSL Grade 8 qualified and are members of active local band
Nifty Fifties Fridays 11am Mallard. They also run popular discos for any event.
A challenging workout for
So if it’s lessons a band or a disco you need then don’t hesitate to call the shop for lessons on 01953
"recycled teenagers"**
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CAN YOU HELP DAN IDENTIFY THESE MEN? HARDINGHAM CHURCH

FLOWER FESTIVAL
29th, 30th and 31st August 2009 11am - 5pm at Hardingham Church
There will be a Flower Festival in the beautiful setting of Hardingham Church
on August Bank Holiday 29th - 31st August. This is being organised by a
group of residents. The theme, "Hats Off To Hardingham" is to reflect
activities in the village. Refreshments will be served from 11 - 5.
The aim is to raise funds for the Church, and for improvements to the kitchen
facilities at the Memorial Hall, built in the 1920's to commemorate those who
fought in the First World War. There will be signposts to the Church from the
main roads.

FAMILY FUN AT THE WATTON

Dan Hyde of Watton has this picture in his possession an knows the American on the extreme right. However, he is
wondering whether anyone can recognise the others on the picture. Please contact Dan on 01953 883329.
METHODIST CHURCH
Looking for something to do which won’t cost you a fortune? Come along to
the Christian Community Centre on Saturday 18th July and join in a Summer
Fete organised by the Methodist Church. Starting at 10 am and continuing
until 1:30, there will be games and competitions, lots of different stalls all
offering goods at bargain prices and delicious homemade refreshments.
Ploughman’s lunches will be served from 12 noon.
This is a chance to meet friends old and new, to relax and have a bit of fun.
Something for everyone! FREE entry! See you there!

WATTON’S NEW COUNTY COUNCILLOR

50TH ‘NO COLD CALLING ZONE’ IN SAHAM Many thanks to all of you that voted for me
The Oval and Neville Close in Saham Toney have become the latest areas in Norfolk to be designated No Cold Calling in the County Council Election for the
Zones. Watton District, thanks to you, I have been
Harry Humphrey, Norfolk County Council's Cabinet member for Fire and Community Protection, said: “We are elected to represent you for the next four
delighted to have reached such an impressive milestone of launching the 50th No Cold Calling Zone in Norfolk. years.
“The zones not only support the community in helping to turn away unwanted cold callers before they arrive on To those who voted otherwise, or did not
residents' doorsteps but also are highly effective at reducing crime, and ensuring householders feel safe and secure in vote, I am here to help everyone regardless
their homes.” of Party Politics. I will not be able to
Norfolk County Council Trading Standards' Officer, Julie Markham, said: “The positive feedback we have received from achieve all your wishes, but I can try. Once
residents and partners indicates that these zones are very effective. They also provide us with valuable information about again, many thanks. John D. Rogers.
traders working in these areas, which can help us in our efforts to take action
against doorstep crime.”
In order for a location to become a No Cold Calling Zone, it has to meet a
number of criteria and have a history of cold calling.
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EVENING WI GARDEN PARTY

What a difference a day makes! Wednesday it rained and rained and the
forecast for Thursday was not promising, which made us consider changing
our plans for a Garden Party and celebrate our 19th birthday indoors. In the ROGER TURNER
end we decided to keep to the original decision. Well, whilst erecting the 07759 948 830
gazebo in the afternoon we got soaked BUT come early evening and that had 01953 881 382
all changed, the sun shone and we were able to enjoy ourselves. The chicken
racing was fun, if a little chaotic, and the snail racing was one to keep you
guessing – just when you think a winner is in sight it decides to turn around
and go back the way it came!! The Committee put on an excellent buffet
which was enjoyed by everyone. Many thanks to Joan (and her family) for
C&H
hosting our party, we had a great time.
A few days later, in glorious weather, we had a stall at the Carnival. As the Groundworks
Norfolk Federation is celebrating 90 years we did a WI ‘Treasure Hunt’. The
treasure being two bottles of wine - won by a lady called Ann (sorry no 25 years experience in all forms
surname) who chose the correct WI number 27. We also had a lolly dip for the
children which proved very popular with the youngsters.
of groundworks and landscaping
We are now looking forward to hosting the Fashion Evening on the 19th June SPECIALIST FOR DRIVEWAYS, CAR PARKS,
and in July (9th) our speaker will be giving a talk entitled ‘Dolly Mops and
Brasses’ – a title to keep us guessing about the actual subject but I am assured
it is very amusing – I’ll tell you about it next month – maybe some of you
ladies might like to come along and hear the talk at first hand. Our regular
meetings are held in the Watton Christian Community Centre at 7.30 pm on
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GOODBYE there are some (if not many) Australian

ENGLAND!
Letter from Australia by Chris O’Connor
Forty years ago I jumped on a plane at
Heathrow airport and headed to Australia. A
recent month long journey back to England
strengthened my resolve never to live in the
country again. Don’t get me wrong, I think the
UK is a wonderful place full of character and a
history the world begs for but in the past forty
years England seems to have gone backward
and frankly, doesn’t seem to be populated by
too many English people any more.
Having said all that, I had a wonderful time –
once I had left the stone cold and hard streets
of London to stay with the Editor of this paper,
Julian Horn.
People living in and around Norfolk should be
proud. For some reason, probably my
geography teacher at school, I had imagined
Norfolk to be a barren and flat area of the
nation. How wrong I was; instead I was
enthralled by magnificent countryside
populated by wonderful wildlife and generous
people. Historic homes simply took my breath
away and at times it was hard to comprehend
just how ancient some of the ancient buildings
were. When you live in a country like
Australia where Anglo Saxon history is no
more than 250 years old, it is hard to grasp that
a church built 1000 years ago is still standing
and used as a house of worship to this day. At
the same time when visiting historic homes
you can’t help but wonder at the hard work,
time and effort ordinary people went through
in order to allow the nobility their luxuries.
Which brings me to another point. No doubt
politicians who bend the expense account rules
from time to time. So far they have been lucky
and have not been exposed by the Daily
Telegraph. While in England this scandal
broke and continued to bring me a source of
amusement day after day. I’m afraid that rather
than take it seriously I had to laugh my head
off. I mean, where else in the world would you
find an MP claiming for the cleaning of a
moat, or for that matter, a male MP claiming
for tampons. You just had to laugh; the time to
take it seriously will be when the elections
come around next year. Give them all the
heave-ho and tell then what you really feel.
Actually I have to be honest here (I’m not a
politician so I can say that) and admit that next
time you read this column it will divulge some
rather interesting facts about Australian
politicians – none of it good. While we don’t
have Gordon Brown to punish us with his
ineptitude we do have a PM who seems intent
on governing by popular policy rather than
economic viability.
One of the joys of visiting Watton lay in
seeing where my Father lived and worked
during the early stages of World War Two. He
was a Wireless Operator/Gunner on a
Blenheim bomber squadron (No 21) based at
Watton. Thanks to the generosity of the local
RAF, Julian was able to take me to the airfield
my Father flew from and allow me to take in
the places he must have seen just prior to and
after a bombing mission. No war is pleasant
but his was particularly brutal and insensitive
to human need and it impacted on him for the
rest of his life; he was a man who never spoke
of his exploits and it took a trip to Watton and
Bodney to comprehend the horror he must
have gone through day in, day out. Thanks to
Julian I was able to gain an insight into the
man I knew as my Father and frankly I was
and safest city in the world.
On that note – thank you to the people of
stunned at what he went through. My heart Norfolk who entertained me and were
goes out to all those brave men who flew in the
Blenheim and while Britain was taking part in
generous throughout. Take a trip to Australia
one day and discover horizons that go on
the so called phoney war, they were getting forever. Take care. © Chris O’Connor.
killed in outrageous numbers. Email chrisoconnor2@bigpond.com
I must also send a quick note of thanks to the
Aircraft Restoration Company and their iconic Watton Ballroom
restorer of historic aircraft “Smudge”, based at
Duxford. Smudge took time out of his very Dancing Association
busy schedule to show me the restoration of a Queen’s Hall, Watton
Blenheim and allow me to sit in the seat my 8 to 11.00 Admission £3.00
Father would have sat in on his many
missions. Sitting in that seat alone sent a shiver
Saturday July 4th
up my spine. By the way if you have a few Mike 01953 882799
million pounds to spare Smudge and his mates
can put you in the seat of a Spitfire!
I must return to why I don’t wish to live in the AN EVENING OF
UK. While in London (not Norfolk I might
add) I found most people rude or arrogant and
WONDERFUL MUSIC
the prices inflation snapping. I was stunned
when I found I would have to pay £30 for a
WITH
dinner of just one course and a glass of wine.
That meal in Australia would have cost me
half that amount with probably some change to
CAVATINA
spare. Daylight saving is a wonderful thing but String Quartet
what I missed during my month away was the
Australian sky. By day it is pure blue and at MUSIC FROM THE CLASSICS TO
night the stars are the brightest you could
possibly imagine; you don’t realise until you
SONGS FROM THE SHOWS
miss these natural wonders just how much a With Guest Singer
European sky can limit your horizon both
mental and physical. And I don’t think I have Karen Harries
seen a dirtier city than London. Almost 7.30pm Friday 31st July
everywhere I went there were cigarette butts, St Botolph’s Church Stow Bedon
old newspapers flying around and the human
Tickets £10 Including Refreshments
detritus of people who don’t seem to care.
Perhaps the Burghers of London should pay a
Tel: Beryl Warren 483375 or
visit to Singapore – quite simply the cleanest Karen Allen 498408

‘Home from Home’

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to enable both businesses and householders to take advantage of the scheme.
Stephen Askew, Executive Member for Communities explained why the
Council is replacing the existing system;
“Our current CCTV was installed in 1995 using the best technology available at
the time, but after 14 years it had become out-dated. Currently, images have to
be stored on bulky tapes which are difficult to store and access, and image
quality needs to be improved.
“This time around, we specifically opted for a system that is extremely flexible
and can be easily amended or upgraded in future years. We also made the
decision to enter into a commercial partnership arrangement with AMS to
reduce the overall cost to residents. Businesses, individuals and home-owners
will be able to buy into the scheme and have their own security systems, such as
intruder or fire alarms, monitored by the Control Room”.
Andy Haughton, Head of Business Development at AMS said: “AMS is
delighted to be working together with Breckland on this exciting joint venture,
and I am confident that the new technology we are introducing will help
improve safety for residents in the District”.
With the new system, which operates using wireless technology, images picked
up by the cameras are transmitted digitally to local storage devices. From here
they can be viewed from remote locations by any number of authorised users,
including the Council’s central Control Room and the local police force. High-
spec cameras with powerful magnification will provide excellent images
throughout the day and night and in all weather conditions. A ‘trouble-shooting’
feature enables the cameras to be programmed to sense and track movement,
and mobile loud speakers could be used if the need arises in certain locations to
act as a deterrent.
The new CCTV system will be installed in all five Breckland market towns, with an
additional four roving cameras to provide a flexible response to problems. Work on
the scheme is already underway, beginning with a survey to determine the optimum
locations for the wireless equipment. Businesses and householders who are
interested in buying into the scheme should contact Breckland Council’s
Community Safety Officer, Grahame Green on telephone 01362 656870.
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Children Always Welcome Friday 17th July - Simple Minds at Blickling Hall - Adult + Child £50.00
Saturday 18th July - Craft Fair (Travel Only) - Adult £6 & Child £5
Saturday 18th July - Johnny Marks Afloat - Adult + Child £26.00
Saturday 18th July - Blickling's Greatest 80's Party - Adult & Child £50.00
Friday 24th July - Lowestoft Air Show - 9.00am - Adult £8.50 + Child £5.00
Wed 29th July - Sandringham Flower Show (Travel Only) - 9am - Adult £6 & Child £5
Saturday July 18th - Johnny Marks Country Afloat - Adult & Child £26.00
Saturday August 1st - Ipswich - 9am - Adult £9 + Child £6
Wednesday 5th August - Yarmouth - 9.30am - Adult £7 + Child £5
Saturday 8th August - Woburn Safari + Abbey - Adult £26 + Child £20
Sat 8th Aug - Country + Western Afloat with Steve Cherelle Adult + Child £26
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
Friday 18th December - Snow White on ice at King Lynn Matinee - Adult & Child £25
Sun 29th November - Birmingham International Tattoo 2.00pm show - Price:£34.00
Holidays 2009
Liverpool 27th-31st July ~ Alton Towers 14th-16th August
Torquay 22nd-29th August ~ Dorset Steam Fair 4th-7th September
Turkey & Tinsel at Scarborough 27th-30th November
Country & Western weekend TBA
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MESSY CHURCH
AT ASHILL
After the huge success of our first messy
church at St. Nicholas Church, Ashill, we are
holding our second one on Thursday, 13th
August 3pm - 5pm. Crafts, food and fun for
parents, carers and children together. It’s a
time for families to come together to have fun
making things, eating and celebrating God
together, through his work, through his music
and through prayer.
If you find traditional church does not make
much sense to you, come to Messy Church and
have some fun.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information telephone Ann Bunn
01760 440150
Cartoon by Lindsay Keir Wise in aid of
Quidenham Children’s Hospices and sponsored by
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COUNTRY MARKET
BURSTING AT THE
SEAMS!
We have a problem at Watton Country Market
- where to put all the produce, crafts, baked
goods, jams, chutneys and eggs that our hard
working producers bring along every
Wednesday morning for your enjoyment.
Some of our members are at the hall well
before 7.30 a.m. to start putting out the tables,
covering them with our pretty display cloths,
and getting ready to check in the fresh produce
and baked goods when the producers arrive
before 8 o'clock so that the goods may all be
attractively displayed by the time you, are
valued customers, start to arrive at 8.30 a.m.
We stay open till 11.30 a.m. If you have not
yet visited us do please come along and see
what excellent goods are on sale in the Watton
Christian Community Centre every
Wednesday morning.
CRAFT MARKET
Thank you to everyone who attended the Craft
Market in May. We managed to raise £150.32 for
Macmillan Cancer Care and Support in Norfolk.
The next Craft Market in the Queens Hall will
be on 11th July 2009. There will be a good
selection of locally handmade items including
cards, knitwear, glassware, wooden items,
jewellery and some unusual items as well.
Opening times will be 9.30am to 2pm and
admission will be free. Refreshments will also
be available.
Future dates for 2009 are 12th September, 3rd
October and 21st November. If you require
any further information please call Brenda on
01953 885559.
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SOUTH AFRICA REPORT 2008-2009
Part 3. By David Jessup
When Fifo was with us one day she pounced on an insect, much like a very large ant, pulled off the
wings and ate it. This practise is not at all unusual for the Zulus as they often catch these insects in
large numbers, cook them and eat them. To eat an uncooked one and alive at that, is not something
that I could easily do. Snakes are a large problem especially in the local communities and they often
appear around, and sometimes in, Ivy’s house. The usual problem is that they are difficult to
identify and consequently they cannot take a chance as to whether they are venomous or not.
During our visit Ivy was forced to make her snake killing debut. Mother, the usual executioner, was
out so Ivy had to use the big stick on the snake that had crept into her nieces bedroom during the
evening.
Seeing unusual wildlife is the norm. Rather than see road signs
that warn you of deer, there are signs around Hazyview which
prepare you for possibility of seeing a hippopotamus. This would
normally be at night when they leave the water and travel anything
up to 40 km to graze, before returning to their haunt before
daylight. These are extremely dangerous animals and kill more
people in Africa than any other animal. Care also needs to taken
near to rivers as a crocodile might just be lurking below the
surface. A couple of years ago a 5 year old boy was washing in a local river when he was taken by a
croc. How completely different this is to living in sleepy Norfolk !! Ivy once spotted a massive
Python snake crossing the road, the snake’s length was the width of the road.
Unfortunately one of the sadder aspects of life in South Africa is the large number of funerals. Ivy’s
neighbours 5 year old grandson died in November, very sad at such a young age. Soon after a death
a large marquee is erected, usually in the garden, and people begin to attend daily services up to the
day of the funeral. These services last for a few hours and are usually only attended by females until
the actual funeral. They will sit on the few available chairs or otherwise cross legged on the floor.
Taxis can be very unreliable, particularly after heavy rain. One mid November day there was no
taxi so I went to collect Ivy and Fifo from home. I soon got labelled as the most reliable, safest and
cheapest taxi driver in the locality. I dropped Fifo at her school but on the way saw some locals
shovelling dung from the middle of the road. It was hippo dung - were they going to use it for
manure? Apparently not. This dung is used by some of the local tribes to make traditional healing
medicine and they also use dung from elephants in a similar way.
Our comfortable 3 bedroom house often felt like a hotel, we had so many different guests. We had
previously invited most of our South African friends to stay with us and even though we gave them
dates when others had accepted, we managed to get three of them at partly the same time. Laccy,
who we had met in Botswana the last time, made the very long journey from the top of Botswana.
We found her to be particularly knowledgeable about the wildlife so she was a big asset especially
whilst we were in Kruger National Park.
We had not had much time with Portia on our previous visit so she was very anxious to come to
stay, especially as she had never been to Kruger NP. Portia lives at Rorkes Drift in the Battlefields
area, 40 km from Dundee on mostly a dirt road. From Dundee she had to change taxis twice and
this can be a particularly arduous task as taxis only depart when they are full (14 passengers).
Sometimes you can sit in a taxi for 3 hours before it departs. Portia had been with
us barely a day when her boss rang to say that she must return the next day for a
new job interview. This was disappointing for all of us but things changed again as
the interview was reorganised and she stayed for the full 12 days she had booked.
We met Nellie (from Zimbabwe) in Knysna on our last trip and she was so keen to
stay that she made this very long trip via Johannesburg just for two nights. We also
had Ivy & Fifo staying with us more often than not which meant preparing a
packed lunch for work and school. This was made even more demanding as we
often also had Sonto (Ivy’s work colleague before she left) for breakfast.
South Africa does not get a good press in regard to crime, causing people to be
somewhat apprehensive when considering going there. We are always very
cautious not to advertise that we are tourists and to date we have not encountered a
problem. However
this year we found a
“new” restaurant
with good food at a
very reasonable
price which was
owned by two
English couples
who have recently
moved from
Johannesburg. Bob
and Ann, half of the
partnership, were
particularly friendly
and they had two
very unfortunate Portia, Fifo and Carolyn near Bourkes Luck Potholes
problems within a
few weeks.
Just before Christmas whilst they were locking the restaurant, a hooded man with a
gun suddenly appeared at their side. He knocked Bob to the ground, demanded the
money and he made off with R4000. Not a fortune but a big shock to the system
and Ann was very stressed. In January the same couple had their house burgled
whilst they were out - again a most unpleasant experience. Ann is now so stressed
that she wants to come back to England but the low cost of housing there, against
the high cost here, makes this almost impossible.
About three years back we met Nosizi who was working at Tshokwane rest stop in
Kruger NP. On our previous trip she was not around but found out this year that
she had had a son who was ill for the first year of his life. Nosizi spent all this time
at Hospital with him and then sadly he died. Nosizi is a very nice lady but like
most of the local people, is always short of money. As her birthday was coming up
we bought her a very basic mobile phone - she had never owned one before.
Then just before Christmas she had a few days off and went home. At 11.00 pm
one night 3 armed and masked men forced their way into her house, staying until
4.00 am the next morning. They took all her furniture, all her clothes except those
she was wearing, the fridge and her mobile phone. Fortunately she was not hurt
and she lived to tell the tale, but very, very shocked. We felt so bad about it that we
replaced the mobile phone and gave her a little money to ease the burden.
Continued next month.
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AN EXPENSIVE EXERCISE
By Edith Pleasance
Well, it wasn’t so much an ‘exercise’, more like a disaster! It all started with the usual argument
about the size of our garden, which was rather large.
I looked after the floral side, did the hedge cutting and trimming of his beloved conifer bushes
while he insisted on growing runner beans every year (not my favourite vegetable). Upon their
annual demise it was left to me to clear the ground, too late to plant more flower seedlings that I had
propagated and nourished in our greenhouse.
“Maybe we should move into a flat”, he announced. Hullo, I thought, this was a new one. I was
under the illusion that he was as happy living in our bungalow for the past fifteen years as I was.
When we retired, with a fair amount of spare energy, we had not envisaged a problem with our
large garden situated on a corner site, and which needed constant loving care and attention.
So, we discussed at length the possibility of putting our property on the market and looked around
for a flat, near to the town centre. Surprisingly we found a suitable one almost immediately and
were given the chance to rent while awaiting a buyer for our bungalow. So we sold most of our
surplus furniture and moved.
Clearly, there was another problem we hadn’t thought through. Our six-year old ginger tomcat was used
to roaming and lording it over the estate where he had lived from a kitten. We were told pets were not
allowed to be let loose outside the flat so we had the bright idea of buying a small dog harness so that we
could take him for walks. Another big mistake! The first time we tried it out Dixie jumped about three
feet in the air and I was left holding a lead with no cat attached. He took himself off and for the next two
days went missing, except for at night when he would sit on a nearby wall and howl.
We lasted six weeks in the flat. Our bungalow had been viewed a few times by potential purchasers,
but was still on the market so we moved back. Clearly living in a flat with a homesick cat and its
owners was not for us. It was just an expensive exercise that we never repeated.
Edith Pleasance 12.06.09 ©
BRECKLAND
CATS
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BRADENHAM & DISTRICT
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
We had a most successful meeting in May. Over 40 members were welcomed by Allison Griffiths who
then introduced her father, Adrian Horn, who kindly came along as our speaker. Along with coloured
slides, he gave us a talk on his job which involves assisting police forces in troubled countries such as
Sierra Leone, Ethiopia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. This is not without the risk of danger - it
is quite scary to see pictures of children as young as five holding a gun and being TAUGHT how to use
it. On the other side of the coin, it is pleasing to see the smiles on faces where equipment such as vehicles
(lorries and bicycles) have been given to the police to help in their work patrolling the streets, so very
vital to their needs. Thank you, Adrian, for such a fascinating and most informative talk. I for one hope
that perhaps we can have a further talk in the future.
The mini-show results were announced. The theme was of a 'Single Bloom' 1st - Mandy Kinsley -
Million Bell; 2nd - Joan Loveday – Rose; 3rd - Geoff Twelftree – Clematis; 4th - Michael Simmons -
Peony. We then had our annual 'Plant Swap', which was as usual a great success.
We ended the evening with Geoff Twelftrees' Gardening Tips. I am going to give you readers one
or two tips each month now, but if you want to know more, well, as they say, join the Club!!!
1. Now is the time to pinch the tops out of Fuchsias and Petunias, being careful not to take out the buds.
2. Shrubs can be fed, but Rhododendrons/Azaleas need a special feed (or green leaf feed) and also
hardwood cuttings can now be taken.
At the Annual Village Sports Day & Fete we held a plant stall. Monday 25th May dawned bright and
sunny and several members turned up to set up a sheltered area with tables and cloths. Shortly
afterwards various people arrived with plants for us to sell. By noon we were well stocked and it rained!
However, undaunted, we and other stall holders did the reverse rain dance and the afternoon was sunny
and hot. There was a terrific turnout for the whole event and we did brisk sales until 4pm. At this point
we did the 'hard sell', blackmailing friends (well they were) in the crowd to buy individual plants and
trays. This all turned into a very nice profit for both the Society and the Village Hall. Thanks a million
to all those unsuspecting visitors who bought plants - intentionally or otherwise -and we hope they are all
growing nicely at least until next year when we do it all again.
Thanks too to the Village Hall Committee for the lovely spot right outside the Hall, where teas were
being served. We caught a lot of custom that way.

PROTECTION
Cambridge Botanic Gardens: We still have a few places left. If you would like to join us on 2nd
July, come to the Village Hall before 10.00am - pay on the day.
Kitten season is well and truly upon us. We have Our regular meeting will be held in the Village Hall at 7.30pm on Thursday 16th July with a talk by
collected them from compost heaps, under Derek George from the RNLI. There will also be a Sweet Pea, Rose and Pelargonium Show so look
wheelie bins and even from a cardboard box in forward to a scented evening.
the woods, AGAIN! We have also taken in stray Give our Secretary Julie a ring on 01760 440066 if you want to know more about the Society. Our
pregnant mums, one of which has still to give Publicity Officer, Marianne Kilmartin, will keep you posted of any events we have coming up and
birth. There are 38 kittens in our care at the she can be contacted on 01362 820744. Enjoy your gardening.
moment from 2weeks to 10 weeks so if you are
in need of kittens please remember us. All our
kittens are vaccinated, wormed, flead and micro
THANKS FROM OVINGTON
chipped before going to their new homes. At the Ovington Village Hall and Ovington Church committees would like to thank those of you who
other end of the scale we have 3 Golden Oldies came and supported our fete on Saturday 13th June. Also our thanks to everyone who worked so
looking for loving homes. Tiddles, above, is 10 years old and came in with her mum and grandma. hard planning, setting up, and manning the stalls on the day. We were blessed with a lovely sunny
Mum has found a home but Tiddles and Jessie are still waiting. They are in good health and very and warm day and very generous people who helped us raise much needed funds to refurbish both
affectionate. Can you free them from their pen. our buildings.
We have had one response to our appeal for homes for our mobile mousetraps, but more are needed. Also thanks to Sue White from the Wayland Partnership Heritage Group for giving up her time to
These cats are bloodtested, neutered, wormed and flead. attend the fete.
If you can help with any of the above please ring us on 01842 810018. Once again, thank you all for your support it was much appreciated. G. Rumsby

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with some very successful results. As ever there was an
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Seemingly there will be many recipients of these as gifts General Plumbing All work undertaken.
over the following months. On 23rd June there will be Ask for Steve at: 5 Linmore Court Threxton Rd CORGI Registered
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From 11th-18th July there will be an exhibition of
members’ work in the Dragonfly Centre courtesy of the Tel: 01953 889924 07836 267 419
Wayland Partnership. Opening times are 10-4 on
weekdays and 10 -1 on Saturdays.

QUINTON HOUSE
There are some exciting plans for whole day and evening
workshops in the autumn, details to follow.
We continue to meet from 7-9 pm on the 2nd and 4th
Tuesdays of each month, apart from August, in the
Christian Community Centre in Watton High Street.
For further details contact Sue Hart on 01362 822536 Retirement Home
“HOME FROM HOME”
VJ Day Celebration Concert
St Mary’s Church, Watton Incorporating The Cardinal
Respite for Adults with Learning Disabilities
7.00pm Saturday 15th August
Only two minutes walk from Watton Town centre, our
1940’s Songs and Band Music home has friendly, caring staff, excellent food and
with Timescape warm comfortable surroundings, providing full 24 hour
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Refreshments of 40’s Fare welcome - short stays catered for.
Tickets available from 01953 882936,
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ROTARY ROUNDUP
June was a busy month for the Watton Rotary Club. As part of our Youth Opportunities
Programme, we presented prizes for the Young Designer competition held amongst Year 11
students of Wayland Community High School. The winner was Alan Dawson, the second prize
went to Bekka Page, and Holly Cranmer won the 3rd prize. Rotarians Rod Riley & Andrew
Barwood judged the competition; they were delighted with the excellence of the work and were
pleased to highly commend another 4 entrants: Brendan Hall, Michelle Coogans, Kirsty Hibbs and
Edwin Barton.
The picture (Right) shows, left to right: School Technician Graham Hayden, Bekka Page, President
Richard Akister, Holly Cranmer, Alan Dawson and teacher Sam Fleming.
A week later, the Club made its annual vocational awards to the individual and group who have
given outstanding service to the community. Gail Adcock received a cup and certificate in
recognition of her 10 years of dedicated management of the Wayland Hall Luncheon Club, a
position from which she had recently retired. Rotarian Paul Adcock, who is one of the volunteer
drivers for the Town Ambulance, which runs many of participants to and from the club, gave the
eulogy. For the group award,
Rotarian Vernon Brodie, a past
member of its committee, gave
the citation for the Watton
Festival Committee. The cup
and certificate were received
on behalf of the Committee by
Heather Graham (committee
member) and John Kerr
(Chairman). Watton Rotary
has always had strong ties with
the Watton Festival so it was
appropriate that the nomination
was made independently of the
club.
From left to right in the
Vocational Awards picture
(right) are: Gail Adcock,
President Richard Akister,
Heather Graham and John
Kerr.
On Carnival Day, Sunday 14th
June, our bottle tombola stall
(pictured left) and collection
boxes raised over £200 for our
general charity account, whilst
the shelter box and tent display
attracted another substantial
donation (£400) for Rotary’s
Shelter Box Trust. Further sponsorships for Joe Weatherill’s expedition (as reported in last month’s Wayland News) came to some £100.
The Shelter Box system will be on display again at the Wayland Show on August 2, when we hope we will have an update from Joe on
the progress of his expeditionary task.
Anyone interested in the ethos of Rotary International and the voluntary works it is involved with: from the massive task of world polio
eradication in conjunction with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, to the local activities such as described above, is invited to contact
us via any member or be email wattonrotary@aol.com - do also visit our website: www.wattonrotary.org.uk

BOWLS WINNER
Ashill Ladies Bowls Club held their annual 2
Wood Singles Tournament on Sunday 31st
May, which turned out to be a beautiful day.
Our Captain, Inga Healy, had no difficulty in
persuading 5 of the Men's club to mark each
rink for the 10 lady players. After keen
competition the eventual winner was Janet
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WOW! JUST LOOK AT THE FABULOUS WESTFIELD GARDEN!
The pupils of Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School have an amazing Peter Rabbit Garden Area for their Gardening Club. In the
picture above you can see the children watering the vegetables that they planted. The Headteacher, Miss Sue Davis, said that the
children love to be outside and have learned so much science through the gardening. Each Year Group has their own raised bed and the
children just love to see things grow. They have made vegetable soup and fruit salad in the past.
To establish the garden area the school had help from its hard working governors. Also, many local businesses have donated and the
school would like to thank Tufts and Sons Ltd, F W Myhill, Spoilt for Choice, David Lake and QTR. In addition the school has an
orchard and several little copse areas. They recently had a donation of 60 trees from the Woodland Trust.
USEFUL INFORMATION
The following information is supplied for reader’s benefit by
Abel Community Care. For more details please contact them
at The Old Parish Rooms, Whitlingham Lane, Trowse,
Norwich, Norfolk NR14 8TZ. Telephone 01603 764567
Email: ablemg@aol.com
Question Is it possible to get a piece of equipment that could
help my Mother who is becoming increasingly non mobile
through arthritis? I understand that it is possible to have
gadgets which can operate a television, open and shut
curtains, switch lights on and off, and answer the telephone.
Answer There are products on the market which are voice
activated remote control and can carry out the functions you
mention, plus several others such as having a door entry
system, switching on a heater, etc. The Pilot “Light” voice
activated control is one and helps with the daily living
functions such as you describe and if you visit the website of
RehabTeQ Ltd at http://www.rteq.co.uk you can get further
details. There may be other providers so you may wish to
take a general look around the internet as well.
Question I am on Income Support and have been given an
appointment to attend hospital but I will find the cost of
travelling there a lot out of my weekly budget. Can I get any
financial help?
Answer Patients in receipt of Income Support are
automatically entitled to full re-imbursement of their travel
costs to hospital. Also, if it is deemed medically necessary
then your escort’s costs can also be reimbursed. As you are
receiving Income Support you will need to either present
your order book or form FF260 or FF260A covering the day
of attending the hospital. Payment should be made to you at
the time of your hospital visit. However, if you receive your
hospital appointment in advance, you can contact your local
Social Security office who will send you the required form to
fill in and take with you, rather than having to complete it on
the day of your appointment.
Question How can I find out where clubs for disabled people
are? My local phone book does not list them and they do not
appear in my local council or Parish magazine.
Answer Ableize is an organisation that I have mentioned
before. It is an internet website owned and run by people with
disabilities. If you go to http://www.ableize.com you can find
out the details and location of disabled groups, clubs,
organisations listed by UK regions and counties.
Question My sight is not very good and I find it difficult to
read some of my bills. I therefore wait until someone comes
to visit who will read them for me, but then this means I am
sometimes late in paying them, any suggestions?
Answer Your phone bill can be sent to you in large print, in
Braille or on audio CD in order that you can listen to your
bill. In all cases, the bill is also sent in normal format. Other
bills, gas, electricity and bank statements can be sent to you
in large print, just contact the appropriate organisation for
details.
Question I have a young friend who has poor sight and I
would like to get him a talking watch. I have tried my local
jeweller but they could not help me, any ideas?
Answer The RNIB has a range of talking watches which
comes in varying designs and are suitable for people from a
young age upwards. They range in price from £6.84 to
£39.10. You can see the design by going to their website at
http://onlineshop.rnib.org.uk/ or contact them by phone on
0845 702 3153.
RICHMOND PARK SENIORS
Past Captains Trophy (medal): 1st Roy Skeldon 73 oncb, 2nd
Eric Hill 73 oncb, 3rd Roger Lubbock 73 oncb.
May Stableford Winners - Terry Hannon, Roy Skeldon, Roger
Lubbock, Scott Robison, Reg Knowles, Tonner Bonner
Friendly matches. Ryston Park lost 51/2 - 1/2, GT. Yarmouth &
Caistor lost 3/1/2 - 21/2, Eaton lost 4 - 2, Royal Cromer lost 5 -
1, Dereham lost 4 - 2
Club competition, Arthur Coverdale Memorial Trophy: 60
members competed for this popular Trophy in excellent
conditions, congratulations to the winners Terry Hannon & Peter
Bragg with 75pts oncb, Best Man Brian Borwick 40pts, Best
Lady Karen Rolph 36pts, Front 9 Glynn Long & Ken Shaw
40pts,
Back 9 Mike Hely & Colin Stammers 41pts, N/P 3rd Ann
Bayes, N/P 6th Bob Lomas, N/P 12th Chris Whyatt, N/P 17th
George Lawn.
SOLDIERS, SAILORS, AIRMEN
AND FAMILIES ASSOCIATION
MEMBERS RECOGNISED
In May, two members of the volunteer force of Soldiers,
Sailors, Airmen and Families Association Forces Help
Norfolk were recognized for their contribution, Michelle,
Divisional Secretary Breckland, was awarded her 20 years
Long Service Certificate and Badge and Bonnie, Caseworker
Breckland, received her 5 year Long Service Certificate and
Badge.
Both agreed it was an absolute pleasure to work for SSAFA in
helping those who have served their country.
SSAFA was formed over 70 years ago and aims to support those
who serve in our Armed Forces, those who have served and the
families of both. If you need assistance or you know someone
who does and they have served in any of the Armed Forces or
was married to someone who has served, SSAFA FH may be
able to help. Tel: 01 603 403322 in confidence. Volunteers
always welcome!
WCHS TOOL REQUEST
THANK YOU
A huge thanks to those kind enough to call in and donate their
redundant gardening tools to us, we’ve collected spades, forks,
hoes and shears to name a few, all very much appreciated.
News from the Eco Bugs . . . We’ve secured some funding for
our Eco Garden, a huge thank you to the following who have
made this possible: The Shelroy Trust, Paul Bassham Charitable
Trust, The John Jarrold Trust, Norwich Town Close Estate
Charity, Watton Town Council and Norfolk Youth Fund. By the
time you read this work will be well underway, we shall keep
you posted on our progress.
We shall be sharing at tent at this year’s Wayland Show with
Easton College, please pop along and say hello, we shall be
having a mini beast mansion on display, selling homemade bird
cakes and stuffed tin cans (perfect homes for earwigs and
beetles), there’s a chance for you to make your own bird cakes
and twig bundles too.
If you have any tools please leave at Reception at Wayland
Community High School, Merton Road, Watton or alternatively
if you would like us to collect please contact Bev Page on 01953
858929 and we can arrange this.
DO “TITLE DEEDS”
STILL EXIST?
By Adrian Goldring, Greenland Houchen Pomeroy
The answer to that question
is both “yes” and “no”.
Years ago, ownership of a
property was proved by the
existence of cumbersome
documents – some
beautifully handwritten in
carefully scripted legal
jargon on parchment.
Descriptions might refer to
“one acre three roods and
twenty four perches of land
……“. These documents, penned by craftsmen as they may have
been, were easily lost or destroyed and a new, more efficient
system was needed to keep a permanent record of land
ownership.
The Land Registration Act of 1925 was therefore introduced and
since then the authorities have been trying to include as many
properties as possible on the Land Registry’s records.
Registration in Norfolk and Suffolk only became compulsory for
properties purchased since December 1989 and once a property
has been registered at the Land Registry, it is allocated a title
number.
Sadly, once a property has been registered, those wonderful
scripts of bygone days are no longer of any value as all relevant
details of the property are computerised.
Although a large proportion of properties have been registered,
there are still a significant number throughout England and
Wales which are reliant upon the old system. Yours may be one
of these and it may be time to consider applying to have your
property registered. The advantages include:-
1. By registering a property or land, the owner makes it more
difficult for someone else to obtain adverse possession or
squatter’s rights over the land.
2. Once a property or land is registered, any interested
individual, authority or public body can discover the registered
owner of the land or property in order to notify them of any
important matters. This may be particularly useful where land or
vacant property is involved.
3. In many areas of the country, registration has been
compulsory since the 1960s or even before. Solicitors from other
parts of the country can be unfamiliar with unregistered land and
registering land or property may therefore help to avoid any
delays or problems regarding the title, if the property is sold in
the future.
4. When title deeds are first sent for registration, the Land
Registry will sometimes raise enquiries regarding documents or
decide to inspect the boundaries of the land or property. It is far
easier for the person who has owned the property for many years
to answer any points than their relatives or beneficiaries whose
knowledge of the property may be limited.
5. If the title deeds are either lost or destroyed, then the only
evidence of ownership is also lost. Registering a property means
that there is a public record of your ownership, making it
possible to sell or mortgage the property even if any old deeds
are lost in the future.
Owners of unregistered properties can apply for what is called
“voluntary first registration” at any time and will qualify for
reduced Land Registry fees. There will of course be legal fees as
well but the benefits are worth the outlay. If you would like to
discuss this further or have any queries, please do not hesitate to call
me on 882864 or call in to Greenland Houchen Pomeroy at 40 High
Street, Watton.
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COR, DIN’T THAT RAIN BOR?!!

In the manner of the Vicar of Dibley, Monday the 15th June will, no doubt, go down in Wayland folklore as the “Great Rain of 2009”. I doubt anyone who was in Watton and witnessed the deluge will have
ever seen anything like it before - and will, it is to be hoped, never see anything like it again. Rain and hail as heavy as it was is not unusual, but what was exceptional was the duration, once it started it did
not seem to stop and many places in and around Watton suffered with flooding and water damage. The pictures below give an idea of what the High Street was like and the picture at the bottom of Vicarage
Walk flooded was sent in by a reader - but sadly, I do not have their name. Please let me know so I can give you proper credit.

CALLING ALL WAAFS -

A BIG THANK YOU
ED: Not entirely unrelated to the above pictures, this letter was
received a couple of days after the storm.
Please can I say a big thank you to all my neighbours that
bailed all the water from my back garden, I was stuck in
Norwich. Their actions made me realize that the community
spirit has not disappeared after all.
The adults scooped the water into the green bins and the
children wheeled them and poured the water into the road, I
know that if they had not all pulled together my living room
would have been under water.
So please everyone out there remember that community spirit
is still alive it just needs a little water in our lives to bring it
to the fore. Ella Everitt, Lancaster Avenue.
THE RAF MUSEUM WANTS
YOUR MEMORIES
The Royal Air Force Museum is searching all nooks and crannies of the UK to find female
veterans who served within the Service and are willing to share their stories and experiences on a
new online exhibition. An electronic version of the popular 'Women of the Air Force' is under
construction and the museum is appealing for previously unheard tales from women who have
served in the RAF, the Women's Royal Air Force or the Women's Auxiliary Air Force to appear
on the website's interactive forum.
The original exhibition, which is currently on view at the RAF Museum in London, aims to
highlight the roles that women have played and still play within the RAF and how their
responsibilities have changed over the years.
Nina Burls, the exhibition's curator, said: "If you consider that in recent years we have seen the
appointment of the first female Red Arrow pilot, three female Air Commodores, and the award
of the first female DFC [Distinguished Flying
Cross], the museum felt that now is an appropriate time to raise awareness about the
contributions that women have made to the development of today's Royal Air Force.
"Building on the overview provided by the exhibition, the personal experiences of
Quilt Exhibition in Aid of
the Project Linus
women who have served are vital in order to do this.
"Every woman has her own unique story to tell, as do her friends and family, and Another chance to see the
over the coming months we will be highlighting such first-hand accounts held within wonderful work of local quilters
the museum's collection.
"The Royal Air Force Museum invites all former and current Service personnel, their Saturday 11th to Saturday 18th July
friends and families, to further aid this understanding by telling their stories in the at the Dragonfly Exhibition Centre, Wayland
Women of the Air Force's interactive forum, which can be found on the museum's House, High St, Watton.
website." Preview Evening Friday 10th July
Collecting the personal stories of female former Air Force personnel will not only 7.00pm - 8.30pm Free preview evening
help to highlight women's contribution to the development of the RAF, but will tickets available from Wayland House
create an important historic archive to inspire the next generation of young women to Contact Susan Hollingworth 01953 880205
recognise that when it comes to their own futures the sky is, quite literally, their only Opening Times: Monday to Friday 10.00am
limit. To contribute please visit www.rafmuseum.org.uk - 4.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 1.00pm
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Watton Carnival 2009 Phew What A Scorcher!

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Mayor Margaret Holmes and her Consort David Beeken

Libbi Ivory

The Twinning Princesses

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PHEW WHAT A SCORCHER! GREAT HOCKHAM telephone me as soon as possible. If you would
like to go, there may just be a few spaces left

GARDENING CLUB
As can be seen by the spread on the previous pages, Watton Carnival was a blazing success, the sun
shone and families turned out in their thousands to enjoy the day,
This year’s Sci fi theme made for a great and colourful parade with Aliens, Space ships and Daleks HORN FAIR: SAT 23rd MAY: For the first time
travelling down the High Street, headed up by the Traditional Horse and Cart carrying the Carnival in a couple of years, fine weather helped and we
Princess and entourage. For this brilliant procession we would like to thank all the mums, dads, had a super afternoon. Our plant stall was packed
children and schools, for the hard work and effort that went into making the costumes, thanks must with bargains all donated by members and
also be given to the Watton Twinning Society for the beautiful princess attire. friends and raised £245! Thanks to all those who
The Carnival’s free ride this year was a Surf Machine and on behalf of the 500 or so people who gave plants, helped set-up and sell.
used it we would like to thank the Norwich & Peterborough Building Society for supplying it. The ladies on the tea stall were busy all
On the main stage, carnival goers were able to listen to music from our traditional favourites the afternoon as villagers and visitors enjoyed a
Junk Yard Dogs and a new local band called The Price of Potatoes. leisurely cuppa and gorgeous cakes. They
Front of stage throughout the day were demonstrations from Star Dance, Phoenix Martial Arts, raised nearly £230! Our thanks go to all of
Dance Unleashed and Belly Dancing from Daughters of the East Anglia. their team for working so hard.
The whole of the street was filled with an array of food stalls and dedicated people collecting for All in all a very worthwhile fund raising effort,
their organisations, it was especially good to see our local police force promoting the towns cop which provides us with the funding to keep our
cards and supporting our community. They are so often only recognised for upholding the law, we subscription so low, so as well as a fun
can easily forget that is only a part of their job description. afternoon we have the finances to organise and
Watton Carnival is not run by the Town Council or other large body we are a small group and run great club activities for the coming year.
totally rely on the town’s community spirit, without donations or advertising revenue from local We also welcomed 2 new members Les and
business and associations the carnival would not take place so we, the carnival committee, would June York from Thompson, who have already
like to say a really big thank you to all who supported the day especially in these lean times. signed up for our trip! Many thanks to all who
Finally we have to thank Mr John Fowler a local Gardener from Carbrooke for collecting and helping put helped and donated in any way.
out the street signs “John you saved the day” and young Ross and friends from the Surge for manning the On Wednesday10th June we visited PETER
street closure great job well done. Brian Clayton on behalf of Watton Carnival Committee BEALES, Rose Gardens. Again, weather-wise it
was a very dull evening after torrential rain, but
SAHAM TONEY VILLAGE FETE 23 club members enjoyed the beautiful scented
gardens at their best at this time of year, if not
Saham Toney will be holding its annual Village Fete on 11th July 2009 from 1pm to 4.30pm at quite at their best after the earlier rain. The
Wells Cole Community Centre in Bell Lane. The theme this year is The Wild West and we'd like gardens had changed quite a bit since our last
our visitors to dress in suitable garb. There will be a prize for the best children's costume, one for visit which must have been at least 5 years ago,
boys and one for girls. In addition to the usual attractions there will be craft stalls, face painting, lots of new features including new arches and
wheelbarrow racing, and arena displays. There will be a Bucking Bronco for the more daring walkways and a huge raised construction not
among you, and a cooking competition for men only, (recipe in the Saham Saga and also available quite ready for use yet, but made especially for
at Saham Toney Post Office and the Wells Cole Centre), will show the girls that the men can cook. Chelsea, where they won Gold again. We were
At the end of the Fete there will be an auction of produce and other items entered in the shown how to ‘bud’ a rose and graft it onto a root
Horticultural and Crafts Exhibition. Teas available, and there is a licensed bar. Entrance is free, but stock. Then we all browsed around the sales
there will be a lucky numbered Programme on sale for 50p, with a chance to win £50. Put the date areas and enjoyed various temptations in the café
in your diary and come and enjoy a great afternoon out. to end the evening.
TRIP TO COLCHESTER & BETH
CHATTO’S GARDEN: DATE: SATURDAY
CHILDREN HELPING CHILDREN 4th JULY Because of lack of numbers to fill a
49 seater coach, we have re-booked a 33
St. Nicholas’ King’s Club (a group of young people from Ashill Parish Church) are organising a fun
seater. This is now nearly full so if anyone plus
BBQ at Ashill Rectory on Saturday, 8th August 4pm - 8pm. All profits from this event will be used
friends wish to come on this trip, costing only
to educate children in Uganda. Tickets £5, children £2.50 available from Ann Bunn 01760 440150
£15 to members, £18 to non-members,
or the church wardens.
or a cancellation!
REMEMBER… Coach leaves the village hall
at 9.30am prompt and we expect to be home
by approx 6.30pm.
NEXT OUTSIDE VISIT: WEDNESDAY 8th
JULY To HOECROFT PLANTS, Dereham,
on the B1110 north of Guist, NR20 5BL. We
will leave the village green at 6.15pm prompt
if you would like a lift or meet there for 7pm.
This is a lovely nursery, featuring ornamental
grasses and coloured foliage plants for all year
interest. Plants to buy and teas and coffees
available. Everyone welcome.
GT. HOCKHAM FLOWER SHOW 2009:
Date Sunday, AUGUST 2nd Schedule, rules,
show times and entry forms are available from
me at anytime or they can be downloaded from
our website. There are notes on presentation
for the show on the website too.
**REMEMBER: ENTRY FORMS &
remittance TO ME BY THURSDAY JULY
30th 7pm. At Overton House, Harling Rd. Gt.
Hockham. IP24 1NP. Next to the village hall.
LATE ENTRIES NOT ACCEPTED: Sorry if
this seems harsh but it enables us to process
the entries, organise the tables and ensures the
smooth running on Show day.
So get preparing so that you can take part in
this lovely village event. 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
PUDDING EVENING THANKS
Jayne Eastwood and Jo Jacklin would like to
thank everyone who attended or supported their
Pudding Evening at Barn Ruche, Watton in May,
a total of £237.00 was raised, which is to be split
50/50 between Macmillan Cancer Nurses and
Little John's Orphanage in Romania.

Watton Town Council

New Town Mayor
Councillor Margaret Holmes has been elected as Town Mayor and is looking forward to a very busy and active
year. Councillor Roy Ivory has been elected to serve as Vice Chairman and will be supporting the Mayor
throughout her year.
Her diary is already filling up so if you would like her to attend any of your events or help raise the awareness of
your group or organisation please get in contact with office as soon as possible.

Youth & Community Centre

If you are looking for a room for a meeting or to hold a group activity during the day then we have space with
various size rooms for hire. There is a large sports hall, smaller hall for gatherings and meetings and a small
meeting room set out with table and chairs. There is also a small kitchen and lounge area.

Council Meeting Dates

July August - Recess except
Tuesday 7th 7.00 pm Planning Tuesday 25th 7.00 pm Planning
Tuesday 14th 7.00 pm Environment
Tuesday 21th 7.00 pm Premises
Tuesday 28th 7.00 pm Full Council
Tuesday 30th 7.00 pm Planning

All meetings are open to the public. You are welcome to come along and have your say.
If you have a query, concern or a complaint relating to the Town, District or County, contact one of your Councillors.
All contact details for Town Councillors, District Councillors and County Councillor are held at the Town Hall.
Contact: Watton Town Council, Town Hall, Middle Street, Watton. Norfolk IP25 6AG – 01953 881007 e-mail: w.t.c@btclick.com. Town Clerk: Jacqui Seal
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WATTON FESTIVAL 2009
OCTOBER 23RD TO OCTOBER 31ST
In last month’s article I promised to provide further information on
the events to be held on the Friday and Saturday of Festival Week.
Before doing so I would like to remind you of two events that need
action before then. The first is the Art project involving the
production of lots of squares to make up a complete picture as
demonstrated by Rolf Harris some time in the past. There are full
details of this on the Web-site: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/
wattonarts. Application can be obtained from Mullengers and
further information can be gleaned from Judy on 01953 882613 or
Heather on 01953 882572.
The second is a reminder to all those with talent who intend to
participate in Junior Startime. Let’s make it a rival to BGT but this
can only be achieved by practice, starting about now rather than the
night before the competition. Again, information can be found on
the Web-site from which applications can be down-loaded. Jenny
Mann on 881054 will be pleased to deal with any queries.
Now, back to the matter in hand - further information regarding the
Comedy and Big Band nights. On the Friday night we have
Winston, The Singing Farmer. Norfolk farmer, Winston Harrold,
has been delighting audiences around the County with his good
natured, humorous songs with a touch of nostalgia which evoke the
country, its characters and ‘rummin ol ways’. He started several
moons ago entertaining the cowmen on his father’s farm after they
had taught him how to play the mouth organ. A life of farming
came next but after performing in public as a hobby he started
winning talent competitions and his new career blossomed. Now his
wife, Jayne, runs the farm and Winston enjoys his time on the
boards making audiences happy. More information can be found on
www.singingfarmer.co.uk. We look forward to an entertaining
evening.
At the last Festival we finished the week with a grand classical
music evening presented by the New English Concert Orchestra.
This year we have decided on the Big Band Sound. We have Chris
Smith and the String of Pearls. As their title suggests we will have
an evening with music made popular by the likes of Glenn Miller,
Tommy Dorsey, Count Basie, Ted Heath and Benny Goodman. We
have a 16 strong orchestra conducted by Chris Smith, who during
his outstanding professional career has recorded and toured with
many international legends including Judy Garland, Peggy Lee,
Tony Bennett, Jack Jones, Tom Jones, Shirley Bassey, Dianna
Ross, Sammy Davis Jnr, Liza Minelli and Barbra Streisland. To top
all that he has accompanied Frank Sinatra on numerous occasions.
During their performance they will have a Frank Sinatra Tribute
session. This really is “Britain’s No. 1 Big Band Show”. If you
don’t believe me go to the website: www.stringofpearls.co.uk and
listen. You won’t have heard the like in Watton before.
That’s about all for this month. In the August edition of the
Wayland News I will give some information about the other
activities we have planned for Festival Week.
In the meantime, if you have any queries, suggestions, criticisms,
advice, views or whatever about the Festival or the Friends of the
Festival I can be contacted on 01953 884044. I can then, if
necessary, refer you to other members of the committee, probably
better able to deal with the query you have. Derek I Smith.
WAYLAND FIRST WESTFIELD CELEBRATES
RESPONSE STILL EXISTS! ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY!
It seems that there is some confusion within the community as to Congratulations to Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School
whether Wayland First Response is still in existence. I can who celebrate their 30th anniversary this month. The school was
assure you that we are still alive and kicking. officially opened on July 4th 1979 and has been a prominent and
For 3 months until March 2009, East of England Ambulance highly valued part of the community ever since.
Service placed a rapid response vehicle in Watton to dispatch Mrs Mary Arnott was the first head teacher and welcomed 196
wherever required (not just the Wayland area). After children in the first year. Many pupils who are now parents of
deliberation it was decided that this resource would be better children at the school remember those early days very fondly…
placed elsewhere. from watching the diggers as the school was being built to being
Our team of dedicated volunteers are still manning our community a snowball in the Christmas performance! Little did those
response car, based out of Wayland House, between the hours of children know about the hard work going on behind the scenes
6.30pm to 11.00pm Monday to Friday and 8.30am to 11.00 pm on as the school began to establish and take shape.
Saturday and Sunday. We are always looking for new members and Mrs Lynda Craig took over as Head Teacher in 1990 and spent a
should you be interested please contact Jo 07508032110 or Tracey very successful 16 years at the school. She is also regarded very
07725165458. Irene Barrowman Group Coordinator highly and fondly by all the staff and children who have worked
with her.
Westfield welcomed Miss Sue Davis as the current
Head Teacher in September 2006. Under her
leadership the school continues to flourish and was
recognised as a “good school” in its most recent Ofsted
report. The 181 children currently at the school enjoy a
varied and interesting curriculum and benefit from
spacious, attractive grounds and numerous after school
activities and events. The school has been extended
twice over the years and is now complete with a
Nursery Unit and Children’s Centre and so caters for
children and their families right through from birth
until the end of Key Stage 1 at age 7.
Miss Davis comments: “I am extremely proud to be Head Teacher at Westfield and would
like to thank all the pupils, staff and volunteers, both past and present, for their hard work
which has made us such a happy and successful school. We are well supported by our
Governors and “Friends” and look forward to the future and the challenges and
opportunities it will bring us.”
Back in 1979 the children celebrated the official opening with strawberries and cream
and a balloon releasing ceremony. On Friday 3rd July this year the children will all
enjoy a special picnic lunch on the field and have been promised a slice of the
birthday cake to celebrate!
Anyone considering schooling for their child and who would like to visit the school is
encouraged to contact the office on 01953 882669. You will be very welcome.

WAYLAND CMA
July 18th Rondo & Billy Jack Band 8.00pm
Tel 01953 889890 for details
Drome Garage
“The Best In Country Music” 8 ‘til late
Norwich Road, Watton, Thetford,
Holme Hale Summer Fayre Norfolk. IP25 6HW
Saturday August 1st 10am Tel: (01953) 881343 Fax:(01953) 882923
Holme Hale Playing Field & Pavilion For servicing and MOTs for all
Razz & Auntie Pearl (children’s entertainers) makes including diesel
Bouncy Castle ~ Art/Craft ~ Raffle ~ Grand draw ~ Games
Children’s Races ~ Plant Stall/Book Stall/Cake Stall
Refreshments ~ Pygmy Goats and much more
Free admission Come & join us for some fun !

Norfolk Wildlife Trust

To ask a question about the Norfolk’s Wildlife please call the
Norfolk Wildlife Information Service. Wildline 01603 598333 9am to
5pm Mon - Fri. E-mail wild@norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk
Website http://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/naturalconnections
Further details and Membership enquiries 01953 498467
Saturday 25 July, 10am-12noon. Moth Discovery Morning. A joint
field trip with the Butterfly Conservation Norfolk Branch. Recording
moths caught in a moth trap and discover others to be found in the
area. Meet at Gt Hockham Picnic Site car park, near Gt Hockham
on A1075. Cost Free.
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WATTON WATTON (LOCH NEATON)
UNITARY SPLIT?
UNIVERSITY OF THE
A July 6th deadline has been set to determine whether or not Norfolk County
Council will fight to retain the two-tier system of local government or give in to BOWLS CLUB
moves to adopt a unitary government system. THIRD AGE (U3A) Sunday 14th June was a perfect bowling day for the inaugural event
The move follows attempts led by William Nunn, to reverse the council’s previous RESPONSE FROM AMBULANCE of the Watton Corals Challenge Cup which was contested between
position and instead to maintain the status quo. SERVICE TO PETITION six local clubs on the Watton green. The clubs competing were
His move however is not without its detractors and opposition parties have accused the A response to the member’s petition against Ashill, Bradenham, Mundford, Shropham, Swaffham and Watton.
Conservative majority of being split and having ‘two Tory parties at County Hall’. the withdrawal of the Watton Paramedic The eventually worthy winners were from Mundford ably led by
Prior to the recent local elections, Norfolk County Council had supported the idea Rapid Response Vehicle has been received Andrew Allen. They convincingly won both their games against
of a single unitary council for the entire region but many of the new members have from the Chief Executive of The East of Ashill and Shropham. Presentations were made by Karl Cator,
misgivings about its ability to fully represent the area. England Ambulance Service. The reply Coral’s manager.
Breckland Council leader and new County Councillor William Nunn, has fought states that the vehicle was never intended to On the Saturday Watton preceding this played Swaffham in the
against unitary status for Norfolk and has previously called on the Boundary be permanently based in Watton and current Graves Cup at Mundford. The holders for the past two years were
Committee to support the two-tier system of local government and remove its plans do not include its reinstatement. As not in the mood to relinquish their title, and accordingly Swaffham
support for any model of unitary government. U3A members had shown concern over this won comfortably by 47 shots and now play Thetford in the semi
Mr Nunn says a major concern is lack of representation for Norfolk people in decision it was suggested that the Manager finals on the 18th July.
London, and has insisted that “We must be heard at the highest level of of the Norfolk Response Team gives a talk The charity day held in May was successful for the club in that the
government. It is ridiculous in a time of economic uncertainty to reorganise Council to members to discuss the ongoing First target to purchase a pulse oxymeter for the Watton surgery was
rather than concentrate on the issues that affect this county.” Response Service. This talk is scheduled for achieved. The presentation will be performed in the very near future.
The Tories have secured a landslide victory in the recent County Council election, the June meeting and will be reported next President’s day on Saturday 25th July will also witness a
winning 60 seats, with the Liberal Democrats in second place with 13, the Greens month. presentation by the family of the late Jimmy Bradshaw. They have
seven, Labour three and UKIP one. At the May meeting floral presentations very kindly donated a outdoor bench to the bowling club in memory
With the Labour party licking its wounds and appearing to be a spent force the main were made to founder members Eileen of a dearly loved man and a staunch past member.
opposition party in County Hall is the Liberal Democrats. Their leader, Paul Morse, Barrett and Marion Smith in recognition of
questioned Conservative motives behind the move and is reported to have said that
WAYLAND HAPPY CIRCLE
their past service to the committees and to
many councillors “are not motivated by county issues’. Sally Martin as last year’s secretary.
There are also concerns being expressed in the media that, following the MP’s A new group has been formed to discuss We had an excellent meeting on the 2nd June, when Julian Horn,
expenses scandal, some councillors appear to be protecting their district expenses various History topics and is being led by gave us a most interesting talk on some of the history of old Watton,
by pressuring the county council to sustain the present local government structure. Margaret Upton. This group is meeting on We are so lucky to have such a knowledgeable historian, we were
There is little doubt that trust in MPs is at its lowest ever in recent political history the second Tuesday of each month. especially interested in the Tunnels under Adcocks shop ! It was
and the voting public is cynical of anything that might appear to benefit their The visit to Dunwich and Southwold on good to see so many members plus 5 visitors, 41 in all.
political representatives. Wednesday 15th July is now confirmed and Our next activity will be the trip to Cromer End of Pier Show, on the
The July 6th vote is just nine days before the Boundary Committee’s scheduled payment for the coach is now due 9th July, we leave the Queens Hall car park at 10am.sharp.
announcement on July 15th. Its pronouncements may well determine the future of Members are requested to bring any For our August meeting we hope to have as our speaker the Deputy
local government in Norfolk. unwanted books to the monthly meetings for Governor of Wayland Prison. Hope to see you all there.
Council Leader, Daniel Cox speaking as he announced the new cabinet said: “We sale to other members in aid of U3A funds.
have a strong legacy to build on because the Council is already top rated for its This activity will be co coordinated by
performance with four stars out of four. We are proud of that, of course, but know
that there is a great deal more to do.
Diane Coles.
The next meeting is on Thursday July 23rd
PLEASE MENTION
“This is a tough time for our economy and we will need to cut our cloth to match
what will effectively be a reducing purse. In simple terms, our aim over the coming
at 2pm. The speaker will be Gerry Douglas-
Sherwood “The life of a lighthouse keeper”.
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years is to make every pound of public money stretch further and work harder. Visitors and new members are welcome. WHEN SHOPPING WITH OUR ADVERTISERS
“I remain very ambitious for Norfolk and am determined to deliver real change, re- For more information on the National U3A
design services and streamline our council. That way we can deliver improvements organisation go to www.u3a.org.uk
that people want and can afford.” LANDSCAPE GARDENING
Tim Luxton Established 1973

TREETOTS PLAYGROUP Patios ~ Paths ~ Fencing ~ Shingle Drives

Playgroup children and Committee members have been busy preparing costumes which
Seeding ~ Turfing Etc.
the children wore for the Watton Carnival parade. Thank you to every family that turned Low Maintenance Gardens
out to walk with us and to the local people who supported our stall. The weather was
kind to all the walkers, individuals and organisations supporting this local event. We had
Designed & Built
a good day.
The playgroup children have been learning about Animals from Around the World and Photos and References always available
have created some inspiring art work to display on the walls. We have also been lucky to For a Quality Job & Free Quote
have a visit from Jayne a local librarian who read stories to the children.
A busy day was had when our End of Year Group photograph was taken. Alex, the Phone Tim Luxton on 01603 880184
photographer managed to get all the children to look at the camera at the same time - no www.timluxtonlandscaping.co.uk
mean feat!
During these last weeks of the summer term many new families have joined our group.
Staff look forward to working with them all.
We shall be saying goodbye to twelve children who will leave us in July to start in
Reception classes at Westfield and Carbrooke Schools. We wish them and their families
all the very best for the future. We would also like to thank the Reception Class teachers
for helping to ensure that the momentous transition from Playgroup to ‘Big School’ is as
relaxed as possible. We are looking forward to our visits to the schools.
During the last week of term the whole group will be going on our annual outing. Thank
you to Salec Travel for their kind donation of the coach.
On Sunday 19th July we will be holding a car Boot Sale from 10.am-4pm behind The
Flying Fish Public House, Norwich Road, Carbrooke, £5 a Pitch to book call 01953
886800 or 0776105472.
BROOM HALL
Lost for ideas to keep the little ones busy
during the summer? Every Thursday Country Hotel
morning in August (6th 13th 20th and
27th) we will be having Play Days 10am -
Quiz Night Saham Toney
12.30pm Take part in fun activities, get
Your Local Three Star Hotel
outside to play, (weather permitting) meet Saturday 25th July
up with friends and enjoy some at 7.30pm
refreshments. There will be a small charge
for each session, 50pence per child so The Old Hall Leisure Centre, Ashill
come along and enjoy the morning.
In September Playgroup will have a few Admission £3.00 Wednesdays Steak Night
spaces available during both morning and Sirloin or Rump with chips £10.00
Teams of no more than 6
afternoon sessions so if you are interested Fridays Pie & Mash Night
in your child joining us why not pop in for
people
Pastry Pie & Mash with Dessert £9.95
a look around. We can be contacted on Please ring Peter 01760 440448 to New Ivy Room for Bar Meals
07743097618. Call for a prospectus, to
reserve a table for your team All
arrange a visit or for further information. Monday to Saturday 6.30 – 8.30
Welcome
Wishing all local residents a fabulous Tuesday to Saturday 12.00 – 2.00
summer.
From The Staff of Treetots Playgroup,
Proceeds to St Nicholas Church, Ashill,
Bell Tower Fund
01953 882125
Gill, Pauline, Carley and Mel www.broomhallhotel.co.uk
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NEWS FROM LITTLE ST. MARY’S HOBBIES EXHIBITION TO APPEAR ON

ACORNS PLAYGROUP JAPANESE TELEVISION!
By the time you read this Carnival time will be over and we will
only have about 2 weeks before the summer holidays begin.
On 14 June, Carnival day, we had a tombola stall to raise money
for our playgroup. We had a great day, the weather was very
warm and sunny and we raised £141.50. We will be looking at
buying new toys for the children and re-stocking our creative
cupboard. We would like to thank the parents and everyone else
who donated items for our stall.
We will soon be saying goodbye to some of our children who are
going into school or onto pastures new and we wish them well.
We run from the front hall at the Youth & Community Centre in
Harvey Street and are open from 8.45am to 11.45am Monday to
Friday term time only. To contact us you can call in and see us
or give us a ring at the Centre on 01953 881778 during opening
times. We also have a mobile you can call anytime 07843
277127 or alternatively call Angie on 01953 883233 or Dawn on
01953 881382. If you have a child who is 2 years old or over
and would like to put their name down for a place in September
please call in and see us or give us a ring.

FRIENDS OF EAST ANGLIAN

AIR AMBULANCE LOTTERY
Week 47 19.06.09 £1,000 Mrs Margaret Fox Downham Market
Norfolk £250 Peter Free Leiston Suffolk £100 Mrs J E Fisher
Werrington Peterborough £100 Miss Carol Evans Fenstanton
Huntingdon £100 Mrs Gillian Clarke Great Dunham King's
Lynn £100 Mr Colin Pye Dereham Norfolk £100 Mr R W Rule
Cambridge
Week 46 12.06.09 £1,000 Mrs Pauline Mayhew Woodbridge
Suffolk £250 Mr Clive Scoville Sudbury Suffolk
£100 Mr Roger Gidney Blofield Norfolk £100 Mrs S M
Chappell Ampthill Bedfordshire £100 Major W Tyler Brandon
Suffolk £100 Mrs A Gow Stanground Cambs £100 Mrs Shirley
Church Gt Yarmouth Norfolk
Week 45 05.06.09 £1,000 David Evans Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk £250 G E Maskell Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk £100 Mrs
R Howard Eye Suffolk £100 Mr A Wheeler Southwold Suffolk
£100 Mr F Marshall Luton Beds £100 Richard Hawker
Hockering Norfolk £100 Julie Christmas Stalham Norfolk
Week 44 29.05.2009 £1,000 Mrs Jennifer Andrews North
Walsham, Norfolk; £250 Mrs J Hale Aylsham, Norwich; £100
Mrs Diana Agnew Fakenham, Norfolk; £100 Mrs V Perry
Salhouse, Norwich; £100 Mr & Mrs G&B Monger Wisbech,
Cambs; £100 Brendan Dwyer Saxmundham, Suffolk; £100 Mr
Roger Bacon Taverham, Norwich
TRAVEL CHECKLIST
How often do you go on holiday with a sinking feeling that you
have forgotten something important? This Travel Checklist from
Total Health Pharmacy will help ensure you have considered
everything before you go.
• Do you have a valid passport covering the whole
holiday period?
• Fill in the back page of your passport with details of
who can be contacted in an emergency
• Buy a good travel guide for the country you are visiting
• Remember your current valid UK driving licence if you
are intending to drive abroad
• Do you have the correct currency for the country you
are travelling to? You may need to order this in advance.
• Have you got travel insurance arranged?
• Have you got an EHIC card?
• Do you need a vaccination for your holiday. Ask your
pharmacist for advice
• Do you have enough prescription medication for your
holiday?
• Sun lotion with SPF factor appropriate for your skin
• First aid kit including essential medication
• Don’t forget a travel adaptor
• Have you cancelled the milk and papers and arranged
for your post to be picked up?
• Leave contact details and details of your travel plans
with a friend or family
Above all, have a great holiday!
On Saturday 13th June we were thrilled to receive Gene Hamazaki, a representative from a Japanese TV company, who came complete
with 21st century state of the art camera to film and interview one of our exhibitors. Ron Upton’s Japanese model railway had attracted
the attention of NHK Television Japan and they were keen to see and film his layout at an exhibition. Some of our visitors including
the Town Mayor can look forward to added fame as they were included in the filming. Steve and Jan Bibby, Rob & Ginny Hardy,
Tony Watson and Margaret Cator (the Hobbies Committee)
NEW CHAIRMAN OF NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
More than a decade ago Shelagh Gurney successfully campaigned to install crossing islands on the Reepham Road at Hellesdon,
together with a group of fellow mothers, in a bid to make the road safer to cross. It was to be the start of a new career of campaigning
to improve life for communities across Norfolk. Years of public service later and the mother-of-two is the new Chairman of Norfolk
County Council in her third term of office as a County
Councillor.
She said: “I never, ever dreamt that this would happen to
me so it's a great honour and a privilege to be the new
Chairman of the County Council.
“I'm looking forward to spending the next 12 months as
the Chairman, and it's very exciting to be in a civic role
in which I can meet many people from across Norfolk
and help to promote our wonderful county.”
Shelagh is Norfolk born and bred.
Her parents were brought up in Stiffkey and Wells-next-
the-Sea, moved to Norwich in 1954 and Shelagh was
born in 1958.
A former pupil of St Williams Way Primary School and
Notre Dame High School in Norwich, she met her
husband, Trevor, the clerk of Wymondham Town
Council, during an inter-sixth form debating session
while she was studying at Notre Dame High School and
he was a student at City of Norwich School, Norwich.
They have been married for 24 years and have two sons,
Nick, 17, and 13-year-old James.
After qualifying as a diagnostic radiographer at the
Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, she worked as an
orthopaedic nurse at the hospital and at a city-based day
care centre for older people with mental health problems.
In 1997 and as a working mother with two small children
in tow, Shelagh was elected to Broadland District
Council to represent the former Hellesdon West division.
In 2001 she became a County Councillor for the
Hellesdon division and has served on the Adult Social
Services committee, both as a member and chairman.
Until recently she was the deputy Cabinet member for
Adult Social Services, and has also served on the County
Council's Fire and Community Protection Panel.
One of her ambitions for the year ahead includes
supporting the work of the county's young carers, and
meeting as many residents of Norfolk as possible.
“I would like to do something for our many young carers

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in Norfolk who work so hard looking after their loved
ones, take them out of their caring situation for a short while, give them a treat and spoil them,” she said.
During her year in office, Shelagh will be juggling her civic commitments with a busy family life and, away from the chains of offices

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and role serving the residents of Hellesdon, is a keen caravaner, musician and loves watercolour painting.
She also plays percussion with the Hellesdon and Sprowston Brass Band and is a keen player of the piano accordion. She also supports
the Hellesdon High School wind band.
WHEN SHOPPING WITH OUR She said: “As every mother will know, it's a busy full time job and I'll be juggling many commitments but I'm delighted to be a Norfolk
ADVERTISERS mother representing the county and all its residents.”
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WAYLAND SPORTS COMPLEX
Wayland Community High School has opened its doors to the
community with office hours currently between 5pm and 9pm on
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. The school has excellent
sporting facilities and is inviting anyone that is interested to come
along and have a look at what is on offer during these times.
With competitive prices and no need for membership, there are
plenty of options for you to participate in your favourite activity. As
well as the Sports Fields, Tennis Courts and Sports Hall, there is a
Fitness Suite and Gymnasium and also the Assembly hall for those
who may require the use of a stage. Gymnastics equipment,
spinning bikes and rowers are all available plus much more.
The school currently offers classes in Climbing, Dance (with the
Star Dance Company), Fitness instruction, Gymnastics, Martial
Arts, Rosemary Conley classes and Tennis running throughout the
week. We are also looking for coaches to hold a variety of sporting
activities to offer the community. If you are a qualified coach to a
minimum of level 2 in any sport, especially badminton, basketball,
cricket or netball, or you are a fitness instructor and are looking to
start up a club or to extend your existing one, then why not come
along and see what we have to offer with our competitive rates and
large amenities.
Over the summer holidays we hope to be holding multi sports
camps with a variety of sporting events including: Athletics,
Badminton, Basketball, Cheerleading, Cricket, Dance, Fitness,
Gymnastics, Judo, Martial Arts, Mountain biking, Tennis
Sessions will be divided into group’s dependant on school age. The
days Tuesdays 21st, 28th and Wednesdays 22nd, 29th July from
10.00am to 3.00pm, there will be a programme of mixed activities,
so the children can try a variety of sports. The cost for each day will
be £5 per child. A packed lunch will be required together with
plenty of drink to see them through the day. For more details and to
book a place on these fun days please contact Pennie Bartram on
07852 998764, alternatively email waylandpe@yahoo.co.uk
In the new term from 28th September to 9th December 2009 we
will be offering the following:
Mondays – Gymnastics 4-5pm years 1-3; 5-6pm years 4+;
Climbing 6-7pm and 7pm-8pm year 4 – adult;
Tuesdays – Fitness 5-6pm years 7 and above; Climbing 6-7pm year
4 – adult; 7-8pm year 4 – adult
Each of the above sessions will cost just £3.00 payable in a block at
the beginning of the term. Pay for the block of 10 available sessions
by the 8th July and pay ONLY £25.00. That’s MORE than one
session FREE! (Quote: reference A001)
Others Classes are held every week at the school. These are charged
differently by each group. If you would like more details on any of
the following please call Pennie Bartram as detailed below.
Mondays - Martial Arts – Kuk Sool Wun 6.30 – 8.00 pm
Tuesdays - Dance – Star Dance Company 3.30 – 6.00 pm;
Rosemary Conley Classes 5.30 – 9.00 pm Wednesdays – New
Gymnastics 5.00 – 6.00 pm Ages 4 ½ - 10 years; Classes (Group to
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Company 8.00 – 9.00 pm Adults Thursdays - Dance – Star Dance
Company 3.30 – 4.30 pm Years 7+; Fitness for Mums and
Daughters + Fathers and Sons 6.15 – 7.45 pm Ages 14+ Saturdays
- Dance – Star Dance Company 10.00 am – 1.00 pm various ages
We also hope to have more classes running in the September term,
from Yoga to Rugby.
If you are or know a coach that teaches any other sports, who would
be interested in using Wayland Community High School as a venue
to run a club, please contact Pennie Bartram.
Don’t forget our pay and play sessions with Wayland Sports
Complex, prices from as little as £3.00 for a Badminton or Tennis
court.. Call, email or simply drop in during the office opening
hours. Wayland Sports Complex, Wayland Community High
School, Merton Road, Watton IP25 6BA 01953 858934 or 07852
998764 email: waylandpe@yahoo.co.uk
WATTON TWINNING
ASSOCIATION
We have been on our May trip to Weeze and once again enjoyed
great hospitality from our host families. We had an excellent day
out to Cologne by train where we enjoyed a guided tour of the new
and old part of the City including the Roman part. On the tour we
visited the Bierhaus’s, these are Pub/Restaurants that only sell
Kolsch which is an historic beer brewed only in Cologne and can
only be sold in Cologne, I am not a keen beer drinker but it was
very nice. We visited six of these places during the tour, stopping to
have an excellent meal in the last one. Our guide was called Doctor
Andrew McNeil whom you would think was a true Scot but he was
German through and through from Cologne he knew every inch of
the place and was so proud of his city. He spoke perfect English,
was very witty and funny and knew lots of typically English
sayings, when I asked him where he learnt such good English he
said from Agatha Christie.
Then it was Watton Carnival time, I would like to say a huge Thank
You to the girls who contacted me to take part as Princess and
attendants it turned out to be a wonderful day, glorious weather, big
crowds and lots of fun. Well done to the organisers and all the
people who took part to make it such a success.
Our Princess was Megan Taylor, her five attendants were Holly
Everitt, Portia Soame, Ennie Sandford, Rhiannon Harris and India
Blackmore (see picture in centre spread) and they all looked
absolutely beautiful as they rode in a lovely horse drawn carriage
through the town, it was all very exciting for them and they enjoyed
every minute to the full.
Our stalls were kept busy especially our Gone to the Dogs game
which is always very popular.
Our next event will be a Cream Tea & Quiz Afternoon in July.
Our Twinning Association and Town Council have been officially
twinned with Weeze for 22 years, if you count the 3 years
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FINE BOOKS
J.C. BOOKS BOUGHT AND
SOLD
& Applestore Gallery
Telephone/Fax 01953 883488
55 High Street, Watton
For quality out of print books, Fine Bindings and
Collectable Editions. New Books including local and
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.
preparatory work in the beginning it is 25 years. Our members and
lots of people in the town that we spoke to during Carnival Day
agreed with us that after all this time there should a place in Watton
named after our Twin town Weeze (pronounced Vaitzer). We are
members of the Norfolk Association of Twinned Communities and
nearly all of the towns in Norfolk have a place or street named after
their Twin Town some of which have not been Twinned as long as
we have. Weeze has a large area in the central main thoroughfare of
the town named Watton Platz and has a huge Watton banner on
show for all to see.
Why can’t we in Watton return the compliment, the ideal place
would be the small market square in front of the council offices at
Wayland Hall. It would be a very nice gesture if our Town Council
would consider it.
You can also see a lot more information and pictures of several
events our Twinning Association have been involved in and also a
web site of our twin town Weeze on the following websites
www.watton-norfolk.org.uk & www.weeze.de why not take a look
there’s lots to see.
If you are interested in finding out more or in joining our Twinning
Association, please don’t hesitate to call me on 01953 883317.
Margaret Devine (Chairman)
DIABETES UK
Our June meeting was well attended and our speaker was
Jason Houghton, an Osteopath. His talk was extremely well
received and very interesting. I know quite a few of us were
amazed at the work of an Osteopath and the fact that they
deal with more than "bones"! I think we will be walking a lot
straighter and sitting better from now on! Jason was warmly
thanked and he has offered to come and speak to us again
soon about specific issues relating to people with Diabetes.
So we hope to be able to add an extra meeting into our
packed schedule soon. Please look out for our posters in the
town.
At our meeting on July 13th we will have a member of the
Watton Safer Neighbourhood Team as our speaker. As usual
the meeting will be at the Pentecostal Church at 10.30am. All
welcome. Our thanks as always go to the Church for the use
of their facilities. For further details, please phone Helen
884713, and leave a message if I am not available.
Many thanks to those of you who supported our stall at the
Watton Carnival, where with your generosity, we made £214
for club funds. Thank you very much.
Special thanks also to Rod, Maralyn and Gloria, from the
Committee, for their help.
Finally, on a sadder note, we were very sorry to hear of the
sad passing of Flo Jones on 14th June. Flo was our treasurer,
founder member, and a great friend to the group. She will be
sorely missed and our thoughts are with her daughter and her
family at this sad time.
WHERE HAVE ALL THE
TABLE TENNIS
PLAYERS GONE?
Not so long ago table tennis was Britain's most popular
indoor sport. It was played socially, competitively and
internationally at all skill levels, young and old and
thoroughly enjoyed by the majority.
The beauty of this game is that it can be played from a very
young age into old age (we have a Norfolk lady who
recently won an international gold medal at the age of 85!!)
It is proven that the hand/eye co-ordination needed to play
keeps the brain active for longer and reduces the risk of
contracting dementia type diseases. It also helps with
school work, it has been shown that young people who
play sport do better at school.
If you have played and enjoyed this wonderful game in the
past at any level and would like to "have another go" we
would love to hear from you. Also if any young people
would like to learn to play or improve their skill levels;
likewise we would love to hear from you. At the Watton
Sports Centre on Wednesday evenings 6.30 to 9.30pm
there is a juniors group followed by a seniors group. Also
there is a Thursday session at the Watton Sports Centre
2.00pm to 4.00pm open to all who have the time to play.
Contact: - David Miller by email
david.miller90@virgin.net or by phone 01953 880027. If
you can't reach David Miller or if you live outside Watton,
contact any of the names below they will give you the
information where best to play.
Contact Dave Attridge by email: - atto-
greenteam@yahoo.co.uk or phone 01760 336616 or
Howard Lupton by phone-01362-688522/01603
700680/07851732508 or Nigel Houseago by email: -
Nigel_houseago@sky.com or phone 0I603 880559. We are
a group of licensed level 2 coaches, all CRB checked; we
are keen to get you playing again, and make it fun for
everybody.
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THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN
MEMORIAL FLIGHT
"LEST WE FORGET"
In May, Lancaster PA474 Phantom of the Ruhr, visited the
Netherlands to flypast and honour the memories of airmen and
of the Dutch people, both for their bravery and often the
supreme sacrifice during the war; and after all these years, for
their devotion in respecting so many crash sites and the
beautifully tended graves of airmen and others, across their
country.
Given our failure to properly honour the sacrifice of our bomber
crews, who received no campaign medal and for whom there is
no national memorial, the Dutch people put us to shame. One of
several flypasts for example was near Asten, where following
the discovery in 2006 of a crash site there is a memorial to the
seven man crew, who died when their 12 Sqdn Lancaster from
RAF Wickenby, crashed close to the banks of the river Aa.
Relatives of crewman F/O Alfred T. McKay, 21, were able to
attend with about 1,000 local people for the commemoration and
they very warmly appreciated the BBMF's flypast tribute.
I may have said before, we may well thrill to see these
wonderful aircraft, but the emphasis must be on the "memorial"
aspect of their continued operation and of the BBMF.
In mid May, Lancaster PA474 Phantom of the Ruhr, was
awaiting her return from The Netherlands, following engine
troubles followed by unfavourable weather. On Tuesday
evening, 19 May, the crew were able to bring her back to
Coningsby. Their route crossed Norfolk, but to the North of
Watton, via Norwich and Shipdham, so no treats for us that
evening.
The aircraft of the flight commemorate the whole of the RAF's
endeavours and sacrifice over nearly six years of the war, those
dark early days when early types such as the Blenheims did their
best against formidable odds, through the months of the Battle of
Britain then the blitz, and then some years with increasingly
effective weapons, the arrival of four engined bombers, the
Short Stirling, the Handley Page Halifax and then the supreme
performance of the Avro Lancaster and the Rolls Royce Merlin
engine. Despite improvements in aircraft, engines and
technology there were grievous losses and the life expectancy of
operational aircrews was limited.
Now back to the present. Although the BBMF did not
participate, the rehearsal of service aircraft for the flypast to
honour HM The Queen's official birthday, en route from
Southwold to Marham, took them over Watton. On the Saturday,
at Coningsby, before the ear shattering departure of Tornados
and Typhoons, the start up, taxi, take off and then a short display
by Lancaster, Hurricane and Spitfire were much appreciated
before they left to join up and lead the fly past over Buckingham
Palace. They later flew on to display at RAF Halton and, I
believe Brize Norton before returning home. Tennis enthusiasts
may have spotted during TV coverage the Sentinal R1 with its
Tornado escort passing overhead.
At the end of June the flights are scheduled to display at the Old
Buckenham Air show and over 23 and 24 July at Marham
families day, Lowestoft Airshow (both Days) and an overnight
stay at Norwich are on the menu. Fingers crossed for good
weather and serviceability.
A shorter offering this month, perhaps next time we might say a
little about the significant contribution during WW2 by
members of our commonwealth and aircraft production.
Tango Kilo, Out.
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WANTED
VILLAGE
CORRESPONDENTS
The Wayland news is looking for
village correspondents to help keep
the community in touch with what is
going on in your village.
If you might be interested in
contributing to the content of The
Wayland News in this (or any other
way), please contact the Editor, Julian
Horn, on 01953 881 885 or by email to
julian@waylandnews.com
TREASURES OF NORFOLK CHURCHES
By Frank Wilder
When King Henry VIII proclaimed, as a consequence of his espousal of Protestantism, that he would be head of the Church in England
instead of the Pope, he made sure that everyone was aware of his decision by ordering that the Royal Arms be displayed in all
churches.
This doubtless created a problem for many vicars and churchwardens who
would have to fund the production of the Arms whether by painting, wood
carving, or other medium. There was also the longer term problem of a
new set of Royal Arms at the change of monarch although some versions
remained unchanged or very little changed, throughout a dynasty such as
the Stuarts or Hanoverians. Nevertheless changes were involved and
consequent costs incurred which caused some churches to look towards
altering their Arms rather than pay for a new set. This modification of
existing Arms was not always carried out according to proper heraldic
principles and thus gave rise to some anomalies. Two prime examples
may be seen in Norfolk in the church of All Saints, Bale, and in St.
Andrew & St. Mary, Langham.
At Bale (Fig. 1) the Arms were originally for King Charles with the large
initials CR at the top and the Stuart Royal Arms on the shield. No changes
were made for subsequent monarchs until the dual monarchy of William
& Mary following the Glorious Revolution of 1688 when the royal motto
'Dieu et mon Droit' and the coronation date of 1689 were added.
With the arrival of the Hanoverian monarchs the fourth quarter of the
Arms was changed to show the German arms of Brunswick, Hanover and Luneburg and the C was altered to G for George.
These Arms were used by the Georges until 1801 when the fleur-de-lis of France were finally removed thus ending the pretence that
the Kings of England were also Kings of France.
The Royal Arms in the church at Langham (Fig.2) were for Queen Anne
(1702-1714) and are a very fine, large set of painted Arms. They show the
initials AR and the original date 1710 can just be seen. The Arms
displayed on the shield are those of the Stuarts after 1603 but prior to the
'Act for the Union with Scotland' 1707, by which England and Scotland
were formally united creating Great Britain. The date was later altered to
1742 for George II (1722-1760) but for some reason the initials AR were
not removed, neither was the fourth quarter altered to show the
Hanoverian Arms. At least the motto is now correct but was wrong when
the arms were for Anne whose motto was ' Semper Eadem'.
The most numerous Arms in Norfolk are those of George III who reigned
for 60 years, but those for Victoria, who reigned for 64 years, are quite
rare although there is a fine set in the church of St. Margaret, Hempnall.
Victoria removed the German element from her Arms leaving a shield
which shows the three lions of England in the 1st and 4th quarters, the red
lion rampant of Scotland in the 2nd quarter and the Harp of Ireland in the
3rd quarter. These have been used, with minor modifications, by all
succeeding monarchs to this day.
OFFICIAL OPENING OF THETFORD
CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
William Nunn, Leader of Breckland Council, has cut the ribbon to celebrate the official opening of the Citizens Advice Bureau’s new
offices in Thetford. The CAB, Breckland Council, Job Centre plus and a host of other agencies took the opportunity to hold a Money
Fair to give local residents a chance to understand the sort of help and advice that is on offer to people with financial problems.
William Nunn said: "The Council knows how critical the CAB service is to thousands of families throughout the district, particularly
those experiencing difficulties with debt, legal problems, and health issues. In these unprecedented tough times, it is really important
that people know the right place to go for accurate and unbiased advice. We are really pleased to have been able to support the CAB’s
recent move and the money fair. “The CAB offer a simply outstanding service when it’s really needed, the fact that they are now
located in Breckland House helps to cement a key relationship.”
Visitors were able to meet staff and volunteers and find useful information to help with the credit crunch. The event was the second
held in the district and aimed to give residents information they need to help in the challenging economic climate. Experts from the
council's benefit advice teams, housing and homelessness team, Citizens Advice Bureau, Job Centre Plus, credit unions and housing
associations were on hand to offer guidance and advice on a range of issues.
Geoff Young, former Chairman of Thetford CAB, said: "This is a very positive step for us, the office is easily accessible for our
clients, and will enable us to meet the growing demand for our services. We are all very excited about the move and extremely thankful
to Breckland Council for this opportunity. The improved facility will help us to deliver a more effective service and experience for
members of the community".
CAT
AND
MOUSE
(I MEAN
FOX!)
GAME
A lion hounds a little
fox at the zoo in
Wuppertal, Germany.
The fox got into the
lions' enclosure by
mistake, and
obviously had no fun
in playing with the
big cats. He managed
to escape unhurt.
(AP Photo/Martin
Meissner)
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NO LONGER A TEENAGER? FLAG RAISED FOR ARMED FORCES DAY
The Armed Forces Day Flag was raised on the Clock Tower in Watton High Street at 10.30 am. The
Lady Mayor and Town Council were present as were contingents of the Royal British Legion, RAFA
and representatives of the Army Cadets and ATC. The Watton and District Royal British Legion
Standard and the Group 7 Royal British Legion Standard were on parade and were dipped in salute as the
Flag was raised. Over the weekend another British soldier lost his life on operations in Helmand
Province, it brings home just how much we owe these young men and women and the raising of the Flag
in a small way helps to repay the debt of gratitude we owe.

Why not drop in to The Surge (the old surgery) on a Wednesday lunchtime. Now open from 11 –
2.30ish. Enjoy the friendly sociable atmosphere while enjoying a cup of tea or coffee, with a cake
or biscuit. All for only 50p admission fee! There are also lunchtime snacks for a donation to funds.
Facilities include: a comfortable lounge with a large screen tv, two pool tables, table tennis table,
various table games (monopoly, ludo, chess etc.) There is already a nucleus of regulars enjoying
this facility – why not join us? You will be made very welcome.

WAYLAND SHOW HORTICULTURAL SECTION

The Wayland Show is nearly upon us again and Alison and Stewart Dickson will, once again, be running the
horticultural section of the show, entry forms can be obtained from the Village Florist, Grandma’s Patch and
Wayland House. There are plenty of classes for our budding flower arrangers, gardeners and children to enter all
sponsored by Rudlings. And don’t forget the scarecrow competition, free entry with cup and money for winners,
sponsored by the Village Florist. If you have a cup or trophy from last year would you please return it by 24 July
to the Village Florist. In our shop we shall be running a “Name The Scarecrow” competition to win vouchers and
a “Name The Sheep”, to win the sheep (not real!) all winners will be drawn on Show Day.
We had so many comments on how high the standard was last show, and also how many entries. May we see
even more this year as the weather is a lot better for all gardeners and allotment growers?
If you can’t make it to the show with your entries, bring them to the shop on Saturday, 1 August but please no

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scarecrows, they must come down to the show ground by 8.30am. Pictured (right) is last year’s adult winner,
Julia Naylor, with Stewart. Good luck, look forward to seeing you all on show day. Alison Dickson

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THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH LIFE'S PROBLEMS
WATTON CHURCHES TOGETHER FROM REV. BARBARA WINNER
SERVICE CALENDAR FOR JULY 2009 BY LINDSAY KEIR WISE
METHODIST CHURCH I think there's an auto-destruct system on my mobile. I'm on 'Pay as
I was listening to Radio 4 this morning where I heard that you Go' and although I've paid, they think I've gone. They pulled the
St. Mary’s Church, Watton
someone had been researching the number of words in the plug while I had a good three or four pounds left in the kitty. There's
1st, 3rd & 4th Wednesday at 9.30am Holy Communion.
English language. They were predicting that later in the day the modern technology for you. It's true that I've only called the AA
2nd Wednesday Morning Worship
total would reach one million. (Of course we do need to twice in five years but that's what it's for, isn't it? How these young
Church Office opens Tues, Wed & Thurs 9am-1pm
remember the root of many of our ‘English’ words come from persons are able to walk down the street talking on their mobile and
Tel: 01953 881252 margaret@churchadm.freeserve.co.uk
many other languages from around the world.) This must give eating their dinner at the same time is beyond me. Anyway, they
www.achurchnearyou.com/watton-st-mary
the Scrabble players a great deal of scope but I wonder how pulled the plug.
Sun 5th 8.00am Holy Communion
many different words we actually use in our daily lives in any I'm a bit worried that they might
10.00am Holy Communion
language. If I were to count the number of different words I use do the same thing at the doctor's,
Sun 12th 8.00am Holy Communion
in a day I doubt there would be that many – not because I don’t so I go along every now and then
10.00am Holy Communion
talk much but because my vocabulary is limited – especially to make sure they don't send all
Sun 19th 8.00am Holy Communion
when I think there are a million words out there I could be my notes to the recycle bin. Last
Sun 26th 8.00am Holy Communion
using! This also made me start to think about what might be the time I saw that Irish chap – Dr
10.00am All Age Worship
most important words to me – apart from the names of people O'Sophagus. He trained at the
6.30pm Choral Evensong
special to me that is. Dublin General under Sir
Watton Methodist Church Our youngest son is to be married this weekend and I am to read Mucous Membrane, and he's
Every Wednesday the Church is open for quiet reflection and prayer the Bible passage which comes from Paul’s letter to the Church some kind of specialist. He's very
between 10am & 12 Noon at Corinth (1 Corinthians 13) and is the passage about love. good with elderly people.
It’s your quiet place. At 10.30 there is a half-hour Midweek Service in Love is one of the most important words in the Bible – and in 'HULLO', he said, 'Top of the
the Large Vestry led by the Minister or a Church Member. life itself. The passage tells us that while we may be able to do morning to you - and how are
Church Office opens on Wednesdays 8.30 - 12.30 all kinds of amazing things – if we have no love for one another you today?'
Administrator: 07732972923 wmcadmin@hotmail.co.uk those things don’t amount to much. It also tells us what love is 'Fine, fine.' I said, 'And yourself?'
www.wattonmethodist.btik.com 'It's me back, ' he said. 'Right across her and low down as well.
like and there is quite a list – it tells us among other things that
Sun 5th 10.45am Mr John Hull love never gives up. God’s nature and name is love and when we Gives me gyp sometimes – it's the computer, you know. But enough
6.30pm Mr Robert Hompstead live in the way God intends us to it is in love. about me - let's see if I can get you on the screen. Ah! There you
Sun 12th 10.45am Rev J Forsdyke Love – a small word – an easy word to say – but something the are. Uh-huh! Have you had any more of that old trouble?'
6.30pm Rev Daphne Lloyd world always needs more of. 'Oh no,' I said. 'Not for a long time.'
Holy Communion 'Have you actually seen anything lately?' he said.
Sun 19th 10.45am Rev Barbara Winner 'No, no,' I said. 'Not for ages, I haven't'.
6.30pm Mr Stephen Lynn ‘PRAYER OF THE HEART’ I wished I could remember what the old trouble was, that I had. He
Sun 26th 10.45am Mrs Janet Roebuck typed a bit, and the computer gave a low moan and went black. He
Comprising Christian Meditation bi-monthly worship and bi-
6.30pm Mr Alfred Chown said some medical words and smacked the monitor with his hand. It
monthly spiritual book group for those seeking reflective prayer,
Roman Catholic Community midweek worship with a more reflective and contemporary feel, whistled and flickered. 'Ah, here you come. Have you ever had
and those who enjoy exploring their faith by reading spiritual Woolly Aphids or Coitus Interruptus?'
Each Sat 5.30pm Mass at Watton Methodist Church
books old and new. 'Not that I know of,' I said.
Pentecostal Church, Dereham Road, Watton Christian Meditation held in Watton Methodist Church Vestry 'No that can't be you. Here you come. The old trouble – that's you.
There is a Noah's Ark Sunday and King's Kids for children Mondays 6th and 20th July at 7.45pm, following the teaching of Now is there anything else I can do for you, while stocks last – I
during the 12th, 19th and 26th morning services the World Community for Christian Meditation. Spiritual mean, while I've got you on the screen?'
Sun 5th 10.30am Family Service with Taste Journey Book Club meets in the ‘Willow House pub’ on 'Well, I get these dizzy spells.' He was delighted.
Sun 12th 10.30am Morning Service Monday 27th July at 7.45pm. Monday Evening Worship’ will be 'Do you! That's another six points, so with your old trouble that's
“Love One Another” held in the Vestry on 24th August at 7.45pm led by Members of twenty-four you have so far.' Well, he could see I didn't understand.
We welcome Richard Hindley to the Church Council the Prayer of the Heart Team 'You haven't been reading your bulletin have you? We give you
Sun 19th 10.30am Morning Service Special Events: 25th July at Watton CCC Mazes and Muffins points for everything you have, and every month you go in the grand
“Honour One Another” coffee morning with a chance to walk a prayer labyrinth. 8th draw. Last month Mrs Penlowe won an elbow crutch and some
Sun 26th 10.30am Morning Service August Quiet Day at Noggs Barn based on the words of Julian incontinence pads. You get double points if you get a syndrome so
“Practice Hospitality” of Norwich. ‘Know it well—his meaning was love’ it's really worthwhile. Points mean prizes'
6.30am Prayer Service These Watton Methodist Church events are open to all and we 'I didn't know that,' I said. He typed a bit more.
hope to see you there. For more information telephone 07732 'You must get a card as you go out – but your points are in – don't
St. Nicholas’ Church, Ashill 972923 or visit our web page on the church website, you worry about that! Now let's see if we can get dizzy spells up on
Sun 5th 9.30am Holy Communion www.wattonmethodist.btik.com Google. Ah yes. Now then – Standing up, sitting down, leaning
Sun 12th 9.30am Morning Worship sideways – rising from stool? Any of those?'
Sun 26th 9.30am All Age Worship 'Well, I spend most of my time in the recliner. It's usually when I do
All Saints Church, Threxton my shoelaces up in the mornings.'
St. George’s Church, Saham Toney Saturday 12th July 10am (Please note change of date) 'Show me, show me!' So I gave my laces a twiddle, and bless me
Sun 5th 11.00am Holy Communion there it was again! I felt quite woozy.
Sun 12th 11.00am Morning Worship Breckles, Caston, Great Hockham, Griston, 'Ah ha!' he said. 'That's very common. Your glasses have fallen off.'
Sun 19th 10.30am Group Service of Confirmation led Merton, Stow Bedon, Thompson He picked them up for me and gave the arms a bit of a bend with his
by The Rt Revd James Langstaff , Bishop of Lynn Worship Calendar: July 2009 finger and thumb. 'There you are. You won't have any more trouble
Sun 26th 11.00am All Age Worship now.'
Sun 5th 10:30 am Holy Communion Breckles He's very good, is Dr O'Sophagus. Trained at the Dublin General –
S.S. Peter & Paul’s Church, Carbrooke 3:00 pm Evensong Thompson did I mention that? I don't know much about the place, but I reckon
Sun 5th 10.30am Holy Communion it must be one of the biggest pubs in the whole of Ireland. He's a
Sun 12th 10.30am All Age Worship Sun 12th 9:00 am Matins Gt. Hockham specialist! LKW
Sun 26th 10.30am Methodist Service 9:00 am Matins Merton (Note: Nobody mentioned in this piece bares any resemblance to
10:30 am Holy Communion Caston anybody, living or dead, or even imaginary.)
St John the Evangelist Church, Ovington
Sun 19th 10:20 am Sunday Club Gt. Hockham
Thursdays at 8.00am Said Holy Communion
(ages 4-11, church room)
Sun 12th 3.00pm Open Air Service with
Watton Silver Band
10:30 am Holy Communion Gt. Hockham St Andrew’s Church, Holme Hale
Sun 26th 9.30am Holy Communion Sun 26th 9:00 am Holy Communion Merton
Fountain of Life - meets in The Well Christian
10:20 am Sunday Club Gt. Hockham* Festival Open Day
(ages 4-11, church room)
Centre, Swaffham Rd, Ashill 10:30 am Holy Communion Gt. Hockham*
Saturday 4 July 10am – 4pm
A missionary congregation of the Church of England. Details Flowers, tombola, cakes, raffle, gifts, plants,
Sun 2nd 10:30 am Holy Communion Stow Bedon
on www.fountainoflifeonline.org refreshments all day. In aid of church funds
Groups for children and young people of all ages. *Please note: This is Griston’s day to host, but its north roof
Sun 5th 10.00am Service of the Word is being replaced, so services will be held at Hockham, by
6.00pm Feed the Soul kind permission of its PCC.
Sun 12th 10.00am Holy Communion
6.00pm Feed the Soul For all our parishes . . . CAR BOOT & CRAFTS
Sun 19th 10.00am Service of the Word ‘The WAY’ Youth Group Sat 11th July 9.00am
Sun 26th 10.00am Service of the Word 7-8:00 pm at the Rectory on the Sundays of the 5th and 19th of
July (ages 11+) St Mary’s Church, Car Park, Watton
Pram Services: Wednesdays, 10:15 am Contact 01953 882936. Car Boots £4.00 No Need to Book.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON TEAS Caston School Hall (Caston Village Hall in holidays)
For parents or carers with children aged 0-5.
Hosted by St. Mary’s Church Short Holy Communion, kiddies’ Christian songs, social & play WATTON BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP - JULY
Sunday 19th July at Watton Christian Community Centre time. Wednesday 1st July 2.00pm Tea and Chat at Watton Christian CCC
2.30pm until 4.00pm All welcome - please come along and Enquiries:The Revd. Bob Nichols: Tel.: (01953) 483222; Monday 20th July 12.30pm for 1.00pm Lunch at Griston Waggon &
bring family and friends Email: revbobnichols@gmail.com Horses
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SURVIVING THE
RECESSION
This is the third in the series of three articles dealing with
important issues and tips on surviving the recession. These have
given information and advice on main themes and contact details
for national and local government offices and other agencies.
Our Bureaux will have many useful booklets and leaflets on
these issues and you can call in and pick them up free of charge.
This article covers ways to get help with your bills, including
help with health costs, education costs, home insulation and
energy efficiency and help with utility bills. It also looks at
sources of help and advice on relationship issues.
Citizens’ Advice can provide advice and guidance on the whole
range of issues but, since it is our aim to advise and assist, it is
also useful for clients, or potential clients, to be aware of the
various sources of help that are available. One valuable source
of information is our own website – www.adviceguide.org.uk
which provides access to information on the full range of issues
on which people seek advice.
1. Get advice There are many organisations which offer free and
independent advice such as Citizens Advice, Shelter, National
Debtline and the Consumer Credit Counselling Service. Their
advisers can assess your situation and work out the best course
of action for you. Some useful local numbers: Community Legal
Service (CLS) Direct 0845 3454345; Community Credit
Counselling Service 0800 1381111; National Debtline 0800
7812251; Norfolk Debtline 01603 679678; Pay Plan 0800
716239
2. Check to see if you can save money on your bills If you're
on a low income, you may be able to save money by getting help
with your health costs such as prescription charges and dental
costs. Apply on form HC1, from your local Jobcentre Plus
office, and send it to the address shown in the envelope provided
or phone 0845 6101112 to be sent a copy. You may be able to
claim help with education costs such as school meals and
clothing. Contact the local education authority or the school’s
governing body for information and advice.
You may be able to get a grant to help you pay for things like
fitting home insulation and improving energy efficiency. Some
people can get free help. This can help cut down the fuel bills.
Pick up a Warmfront leaflet from a Citizens’ Advice Bureau or,
to find out if you qualify for additional benefits, and possibly a
Warm Front Grant, please contact the Benefit Entitlement Check
team on telephone: 0800 072 9006 or email: bec@eaga.com.
Call 0800 3162805 to apply for a Warmfront Grant.
Your gas and electricity supplier may be able to help you if you
have fuel debts. To find out if you can get help, visit the British
Gas Energy Trust website at: www.britishgasenergytrust.org.uk
or the EDF Energy Trust website at: www.edfenergytrust.org.uk.
You may qualify for cheaper tariffs, called social tariffs. Check
with your fuel company. You might also get a better fuel deal
with another company.
There are some charities which give grants to people to help pay
their bills or buy essential items. You can find details of these
charities on the Turn2Us website at: www.turn2us.org.uk.
3. Personal relationships. There is also the real possibility
that these difficult times are causing great strains on personal
relationships. If your relationship is in difficulties and you
need help then it can be useful to contact RELATE. There are
counsellors based in Watton – 01953 488937, Holt – 07786
748924 and Dereham – 01362 668979 and you can find other
contact details on the Relate website. If you are past the stage
of counselling but need help in mediation then try the
Norfolk Family Mediation Service on 01603 620588.
There to help is, of course, the Citizens’ Advice Bureau. There
are Bureaux in the following locations which operate a drop-in
service, without the need for an appointment, with the following
opening hours:
Dereham Office In the Assembly Rooms, Ruthen Place Monday,
Tuesday and Friday from 10.00 to 15.00 and Tuesday evening
from 17.00 to 19.00
Watton Office In the portakabin by the Community Centre
Wednesday from 10.00 to 15.00
Holt Office At Kerridge Way, next to the Community Centre
Tuesday and Friday from 10.00 to 15.00 and Monday evening
from 18.00 to 20.00
Swaffham Office At the Campinglands Community Centre
Monday from 10.00 to 13.00
Thetford Office At Breckland House, St Nicholas Street
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10.00 to 15.00
Attleborough Office At the Town Hall, Queens Square Tuesday
and Thursday from 10.00 to 16.00
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Our June meeting is our AGM and took place at the home of
Judy Wilson, where once again husband George covered the Would you like to win a £10 Adcocks Voucher to spend?
swimming pool thus enabling 19 members to sit and enjoy a Simply complete the crossword on the right and drop it in to The
buffet supper. Wayland News bin at (or post it to) Adcocks, 32 High Street,
After being wined and dined we started our first meeting with Watton, Norfolk. IP25 6AE All correct entries will be put into a
our main business discussion, the distribution of £1700 in our draw and the winner will receive a £10 Adcocks voucher to
charity account, raised by the club throughout the year. It was spend. In the event of any dispute the decision of the Editor will
agreed to send £200 to each of the following: Teenage be final. The clues are a mix of cryptic, and easy with one or two
Cancer, Alzheimer’s, Each, Pact, Norfolk and Norwich anagrams thrown in just to make it more interesting!
Association for the Blind, Breast Cancer, Crossroads, The correct solution will be published in the next issue.
Tapping House at Snettisham and £100 to the Thursday Club.
Charity monies raised in July and November had been
distributed prior to Christmas.
Our AGM then followed when President Pauline handed over
the Presidential collar to Helen Glibbery. Helen thanked
Pauline for her good wishes for her year, and congratulated
her on a job well done. Pauline was presented with a necklace
from the club for her hard work throughout the year. Jenny
Simons and Stella Leonard had finished 3 years as secretary
and club correspondent respectively and were presented with
garden vouchers. Brenda Davis is now the new secretary and
Joanny Palmer the club correspondent.
The Big “C” cuppa event held at the home of Pam Challand,
assisted by June Garratt, at 10 Mallard Road raised £334 for
Cancer. Pam and June would like to thank all those helpers
and supporters who made this such a successful event.
Inner Wheel also had a stall at Carnival, and raised £24 for
our charities.
Club Correspondent Stella Leonard.
WE CAN HELP YOU IMPROVE
YOUR HEALTH
A new service supporting people over 60 who want to improve Across Down
their health has had a very successful first six months. The 7 It's a strange thing! (6) 1 . . . from afar (6)
Health Connectors service uses volunteers to help people who 8 Oat pie made from 2 Choose your digger (4)
want to make changes such as improving their diet and doing poppies (6) 3 Feeling unwell? tom has
more exercise, and the response has been very encouraging with 9 A broken one goes joined part of the London
30 of the target 36 volunteers recruited to date.
This free service can help people:
nowhere on the web (4) Orchestra (7)
10 Polypeptides (8) 4 Butter from a tree (5)
• Reduce their risk of a fall
11 Tinned trouble for the 5 It will go off . . .
• Improve their general fitness globe (7) eventually! (4,4)
• Quit smoking 13 A short attack (5) 6 Hilda's Husband thanks
• Manage their diet and weight 15 Make music to you for the training (6)
Health Connectors are trained volunteers who provide up to
remember (5) 12 Its a strange bone diet,
six visits to someone who wants to improve their health. This
involves working with the client to set easy and realistic
17 Oh my aching back! (7) follow the order (8)
20 I'm positive you can sip 14 Our Milt is very
goals as well as provide the information and support that they
need to make a health change. it mom (8) confused (7)
This free service is available to anyone over 60. It is also 21 Gimme dat . . . (4) 16 All by myself (6)
available to those under 60 who are in receipt of an income 22 Anne Boleyn does this to 18 Morus bassanus (6)
related benefit and who are disabled or have a long term Blicking Hall (6) 19 Ever so slightly happy!
health condition. This service is available for people living in 23 Feet together (2,4) (5)
North Norfolk, Broadland, Breckland and South Norfolk.
For more information on the Health Connectors Service
please contact the Health Connectors Coordinator on 01603
883847. Health Connectors is a service run by Voluntary THE WAYLAND NEWS
Norfolk and funded by NHS Norfolk.
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column, as must every 3x3 square.
to be certain your entry gets to print then please make
sure it arrives in plenty of time.
If you are submitting on paper you MUST sign and
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not, the item will NOT be published.
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can leave copy in the bin at Adcocks, 32 High Street,
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and effort has been taken to ensure accuracy the
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omissions.
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JAN GODFREY MBE

There are few people in Watton who haven’t at
some time or another benefitted from the time
and effort that Jan Godfrey (pictured right) has
given to our community, and her work has now
been recognised in the best way possible with the
award of an MBE.
The daughter of a farmer, Jan has lived for most
of her life in Carbrooke, the village where she
was born in 1939. Anyone who attended Watton
County Secondary School at anytime from the
1960’s to 1994 will probably remember having
spent some time in her class being taught either
English or Drama until she took early retirement
in 1994 following a period as Acting Head
Teacher.
Following retirement she played a pivotal role
with a number of local projects – a Millennium
Green for Carbrooke, the establishment of The
Wayland News and arts workshops before
helping to establish the Wayland Partnership, the
Community Partnership for the Market Town of
Watton and its surrounding area. Jan is currently
Chair of the Wayland Partnership Development
Trust. The Wayland Partnership has been
successful in achieving almost £3m of public
funding to deliver its action plan and in the
course of the past five years, Jan given a great
deal of her expertise in developing and delivering
projects.
Speaking of the award she said “This has been a
wonderful year with the Pride Award in March
and now this really special recognition. No one
does voluntary work in the expectation of an
award, but when it comes it is a wonderful
feeling. I am proud to share this honour with a
great many people; family, friends, other
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travelled widely, and is absolutely committed to the promotion of local food by means such as the very successful Wayland Farmers also Fireplaces, House Names etc.
Market.
But perhaps Jan is most passionate about young people and helping them achieve their potential, “Investment of time, energy and
resources in our young people is just common sense - it is investing in our future.” she said, “I am delighted to have been able to help
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SCRATCH BAND TO PLAY EVENTS DIARY

OPEN AIR IN HOCKHAM
ACC = Ashill Community Centre, Hale Road, Ashill; Watton CCC = Watton
Christian Community Centre; Wells CCC = Wells Cole Community Centre,
Saham; SNAP = The Safer Neighbourhood Action Panel (Was CAG)
Once again Great Hockham is staging the ever popular ‘Hockstock’ music event.
This, its seventh year sees the return of the ever popular ‘’Scratch Band’ performing July
on stage in the open air. Sat 4th Car Boot/ Table Top at the Queens Hall See ad
As usual there will be a full bar, a selection of fine real ales straight from the barrel Sat 4th St Andrew’s Holme Hale Festival Open Day See ad
and the BBQ serving burgers and hot dogs. Sun 5th Car Boot Holme Hale Playing Field see ad
The Hockham playing field gates open at 7pm and tickets are £7, under 16’s and Sat 11th Car Boot & Crafts St Mary’s Church 9am
Senior Citizens free. Sat 11th Carbrooke Fete from 1pm
Advance tickets are available from the Hockham Eagle, Amy’s Occasions, Edwards Sat 11th The Scratch Band at Gt Hockham See ad
News Agents, Thetford Garden Centre and on the night on the gate. Sat 11th Saham Toney Village Fete 1pm to 4.30pm Wells CCC
Sorry but no glass allowed. Sat 11th St Mary’s Messy Church See ad. 3pm
Sat 11th } Quilt Exhibition in Aid of Project Linus
Thurs 16th Keeping Abreast Fundraiser at Attleborough See Art.
Sat 18th } Wayland House See ad.
Sat 18th Summer Fete at Watton Methodist Church 10am
Sun 19th Car Boot for Treetots Playgroup at the Flying Fish
10am to 4pm - See article
Sun 19th Sunday Afternoon Teas 2.30 - 4pm WCCC
Sat 25th NWT Moth Discovery Morning Meet Gt Hockham
Picnic Site 10am - 12 Noon. Free
Sat 25th Quiz Night at the Old Hall Leisure Centre See ad
Fri 31st An Cavatina at St Botolph’s Stow Bedon See ad.
August
Sat 1st Holme Hale Summer Fayre 10am Playing Field
Sat 1st } Summer art Exhibition (Mixed Media)
Sun 2nd Wayland Agricultural Show, Brandon Road.
Sat 8th Children helping Children - Fun BBQ at Ashill
Rectory 01760 440150 for details.
Thurs 13th Messy Church at St Nicholas, Ashill See art.
Sat 15th } At the Dragonfly Centre, Wayland House
Sat 15th VJ Day Celebration Concert St Mary’s Church See ad
Sat 29th } Flower Festival at Hardingham Church
Sun 30th } 11am to 5pm Refreshments
Mon 31st } See article for details