Issue No.

149 Every issue FREE Supporting Our Community September 2009

MODELLING CHAMPIONS
FOR THE NINTH TIME!
864 (Watton) Squadron has just won another Norfolk and Suffolk Wing
Competition when for the ninth time in the last ten years the Squadron‘s aero -
modellers won the 1/72 Diorama Competition. This year the air cadets from
across the Central and East Region had been set the objective of building a
diorama depicting the Royal Air Force in Iraq.
Modelling project instructor, Mr George Collins, said, "Although most people
would think that the RAF have only been involved in Iraq since 1990, they were
actively involved there between 1918 and 1955. The little known siege of
Habbaniya in 1941 changed the course of the War and was an RAF epic. This was
an ideal project for the cadets to research and build.‖
The cadets took nearly five months to research, design and construct the diorama,
which depicts a scene on day three of the five-day siege. The diorama is
historically accurate and shows all the adaptations that were made to turn the
trainers into fighters and bombers. During the whole conflict the RAF were still
able to take off and land to re-arm and re-fuel in full view of the rebels from the
hastily adapted polo ground at RAF Habbaniya.
Cadet Mann said, "I am really pleased with the finished result and it is great to see
our hard work win the Wing competition again."
The model will now make its way as the Norfolk and Suffolk entry at the Regional
competition at RAF Wittering on the 13th September. The winning models from
five other Wings go head to head to discover who are the best aero -modellers in
the Central and East Region.

A CHARITY EVENT IN AID OF KATHMANDU ORPHANS

Following the success of last year‘s Charity sale at Carbrooke Village Hall, we are delighted to invite you to support this very
worthwhile cause and come along to . . . ―Something for Everyone‖ on Saturday 5th September
3.30pm – 6pm an afternoon Tea Dance: Come and join us for an afternoon of pure nostalgia where you can relax, drink your favourite tea
and listen or dance to the sounds of The Palm Court Orchestra, Glen Miller, Al Bowlly and many more from the 30‘s and 40‘s.
During the afternoon there will be a chance to purchase cakes at the charity stall, a nostalgia quiz with prizes and a chance to win a
Toshiba Flat Screen TV, a DVD player, recorder and many other prizes yet to be finalised.
Admission to the Tea Dance is £2.00 per person and includes your choice of tea and biscuits [see below for ticket information]
PLUS 8PM till late a ―50‘s, 60‘s and Motown Evening‖: With the Carbrooke Bar open and 50‘s and 60‘s dress optional, this
promises to be a great evening for everyone and will include music and dancing, a pop trivia quiz with prizes, a CD sale, and a raffle
which includes a Toshiba Flat Screen TV, a DVD player and recorder and many other prizes yet to be finalised.
During the evening we will be serving an authentic Nepalese curry supper. Admission to the evening is £5.00 per head or £10 to
include the curry supper. For further details and tickets for both events Phone: Terry Mahoney on 01953 883874

ART & TEXTILE EXHIBITION AT

ST ANDREWS CHURCH HINGHAM
The Hingham and Hardingham Art Group and the Hardingham Textile Group are holding their popular annual exhibition in St
Andrew‘s Church, Hingham from Wednesday, 9 September - Saturday, 12 September. Open daily 9am - 5pm, Sat 9am - 4pm. The
exhibition includes a variety of watercolours, oils, figure drawing and portraits. All at reasonable prices. The textiles are varied and
as beautiful as ever. There is a raffle and refreshments are available. Free admission. Why not come along and find out more about
the Groups, new members are always welcome. The Art Group meets once a fortnight and holds occasional tutored day workshops,
some visits and outdoor painting days
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GREETINGS NAVASOTA, TEXAS!
Following on from last month‘s greetings (it‘s beginning to become a bit like Two Way
Family Favourites!) we now say hello to Helen Quinn of Navasota in the State of Texas,
USA. Helen has been introduced to The Wayland News by her old friend Lotta Potts. Like
Lotta, Helen is a keen gardener and has very kindly agreed to give us another perspective
on gardening . . .
TOMATO – TOMAYTO
Gardening in Southeast Central Texas bears little resemblance to gardening in Norfolk.
Having said that, there are similarities in the plants we grow, but it is the method and
timing that make all the difference. While we do have extreme heat during the summer
months, the main problem is that it doesn‘t cool much at night, so the poor plants don‘t
have a chance to rest and recuperate before the heat blasts at them the next day. At the
time of writing, there have been 35 days with temperatures in excess of 100F (going as
high as 107F), and there has been no measurable rainfall since mid April. Those of us
who are resisting the urge to run up huge water bills are currently enjoying crispy,
toasted, lawns. The ―Forty Shades of Brown‖! The grass, however, is not dead but
merely hibernating. The first good rain will produce a ―miracle‖, when the grass will
transition from toast to the beginnings of ―Forty Shades of Green‖ by the second day!
In August as you enjoy your main crop potatoes, we are planting for a fall crop. Fall is
actually the best time here for vegetables because there are fewer insect and disease
problems, and many years the lack of sustained freezes allows the crops to over -winter
very successfully. The kicker is that for vegetables needing to be started in July, for
example, to produce before and throughout winter, it is blazing hot and it is necessary
to provide shade for the seedlings until they are big enough to withstand the elements.
Many municipalities have imposed watering restrictions, and even people who have
large capacity rainwater collection systems have run dry! For 24 years I have drained
my washing machine into 30-gallon bins, into which to dip my watering can. Dot-and-
Carry-One has become Dip-and-Carry-Many for this Texas Gardener! Who needs a
gym or personal trainer?
Through mid to end of August we plant Sweet Corn, Cucumber, Romaine Lettuce,
English Peas, Snap Peas and Southern Peas, Summer and Winter Squash. In
September we will be planting Bush, Lima and Pinto beans, Beetroot, Broccoli,
Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Swiss Chard, Collard Greens, Kale,
Kohlrabi, Head and Leaf lettuce, Mustard Greens, Spinach, Turnips, Onions, and
Radish. I will once again be trying Leeks, Parsnips and Swedes (called Rutabagas
here), but the success of these crops depends on the weather – too many hot spells
during autumn and winter will ruin it all! Home vegetable and fruit gardeners are just
as dependent on the elements as the farmer, but for most of us, we can just throw the
failures on the compost pile and start again!
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BRECKLAND PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
The Wayland entries for this year‘s Breckland Photography Competition are truly stunning - the new creative
category and the Breckland Character category have really produced some inspired pictures and there is a
very good entry from our younger photographers. If the entries from the other four towns are as good, we will
have a really exciting competition and exhibition. There will be a Short-listing of the entries by the Breckland
Arts Officer, Sam Dawson and the Breckland Pride Officer Richard Wills to ensure that all entries meet the
criteria, after which the display will be hung in the Dragonfly Exhibition Centre ready for the final Judging on
September 1st. The Judges this year are Vicki Nunn, wife of Council Leader William Nunn, Simon Edwards a
professional photographer from Wisbech and Mike Powles, a professional photographer who is also a wild-
life adviser to the BBC for the Spring-Watch programme.
Another new element this year is the People‘s favourite vote when everyone who attends the exhibition as it
travels around the five Breckland Towns will be invited to vote for their favourite picture and at the end of the
competition in late October when the exhibition is finally over, the winner will be announced and will receive
a voucher for £60 from the Norfolk Camera Centre.
We hope that residents and visitors will take the opportunity to visit what promises to be a wonderful display
of pictures of the natural life and characters of the Breckland area and will take part in the peoples vote either
at the Dragonfly Centre from 2nd – 8th September, Zuari at Attleborough from 11th – 19th, Swaffham
Community Centre from 21st – 27th, Dereham Library from 28th September to 2nd October and Thetford
(check venue nearer the time) from 5th – 12th October.
CITIZENS’ ADVICE –
GETTING TO THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM
Previous articles about the work of Citizens‘ Advice – or CitA as it is normally abbreviated - have focussed
on the front line contact between advisers and clients. However, important though this is, there is another part
of the work of CitA that is equally, some would say more, important. It is the work done on social policy
issues or, to quote from our aims and principles:
‗To exercise a responsible influence on the development of social policies and services, both locally and
nationally‘.
In practice this can take many forms and different bureaux have different priorities and objectives. However,
there is a collective responsibility to provide evidence directly to CitA centrally on the many topics dealt with
by Bureaux on a day to day basis. Each month bureaux receive a package including a Social Policy Bulletin
and a list of ‗Calls for Evidence‘. This sets out the particular issues on which CitA are keen to receive reports
from bureaux. For example, for July and August CitA are calling for evidence about clients‘ experiences with
Jobcentre Plus and especially the use of ‗sanctions‘. Another topic is disability access to County Courts. Not
all calls for evidence focus on examples of poor practice. Evidence is called for with examples of good
practice in debt collection by a creditor or debt collector – yes, good practice does exist!!
Each bureau has a Social Policy Co-ordinator who will prepare and submit electronic Bureau Evidence Forms
(eBEFs) to CitA. These can then be accessed to support various campaigns and be used in evidence to
Parliamentary Select Committees or by direct representation to Departments. You can be reassured that all
information is presented in a form which means that individual clients cannot be identified - unless they have
agreed to give oral evidence.
Social Policy can also be effective in the local context. Co-ordinators will attend various liaison groups in
their area and be able to represent the views and experiences of clients, again while preserving confidentiality.
It is fair to say that some groups are more effective than others but there are peripheral benefits in the often
overworked word ‗ networking‘ in the margins of meetings. To illustrate the value of these contacts there are
occasions when clients tell advisers of the problems they have with local or national government organisations
and contact is then made directly at a level which ensures speedy action is taken. The meetings are also a
useful means of feeding back the often unintended consequences of government actions and initiatives. To
give real examples of where this action and cooperation has been of benefit to the community, the Dereham,
Watton and Holt Bureau was successful in working with Anglia Revenue Partnerships and Breckland District
Council in conceiving and running the Dereham Money Fair in January 2009. The Bureau has also recently
worked closely with the JCP District Drugs Co-ordinator for Norfolk to disseminate information about
changes to the addiction support programmes being offered to those on benefits.
Advice sessions deal with the many and varied symptoms of society‘s ills but the Social Policy element aims
to try to get to the source of the problem and deal with that by getting to those who are responsible for policies
and showing them, in an informed and persuasive way, the advantages of change.
CASTON CAMERA CLUB AT THE WAYLAND SHOW
Appointed Official Photographer for this year‘s Wayland Show, Caston Camera Club had eight of their
members attend to take photos. The weather could not have been kinder and with an enormous turn out of
people and animals and vehicles of all kinds including military and classic cars there was something there for
everyone. This year, however, the photographers, as well as capturing the moment for the winners, also spent
considerable effort taking pictures of the crowd as well. Over 800 pictures are now on display and can be seen
by visiting www.castoncameraclub.co.uk
If you would like to be part of the most popular club in the area then visit our web site and give us a call. All
clubs say they welcome new members but we really do and if you visit our web site you‘ll see what makes us
different from the rest. Whether you‘re a beginner with a compact camera or more advanced with something a
little more fancy, you‘ll be equally welcomed to our club.
Sunday BRITISH FOOD AT THE
Afternoon Teas COUNTRY MARKET
Local produce is arriving at the market in ever greater
at quantities. 24th September and 1st October will be the
Market days that fall in the British Food fortnight - a time
Thompson Village Hall when we are all encouraged to eat food that has not been
Every Sunday until imported - and shall have something special going on then.
But please remember that all the food sold in the Country
September Market is produced within a ten mile radius of Watton. All
A great way to end a Sunday walk our cooks have food hygiene certificates and all have had
round the local area, especially if you their home kitchens inspected and approved by Health and
Safety Officers. Fresh eggs come from a local farm and all
have visitors or children to entertain! are stamped with the required licensing stamp. Our crafters
are also all local people and all craft items, including
Homemade cakes and greetings cards, must be 75% the maker's own work.
Space in the hall is at a premium but we have at last found a
cream scones! Yum!! way for the lady making kaftans to display them more
effectively. A few macramé items are now available too.
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BEAR FACED CHEEK - AT SHIPDHAM!

‗Bear Faced Cheek‘ is the name given by female pilots Leah Hammond and Deborah
‗Debs‘ Leggett to a project that aims to raise money for the Norfolk and Norwich Breast
Cancer Research Fund after Leah‘s Mum, Diane, was diagnosed the disease. Breast cancer,
or any form of cancer, can disrupt a family‘s life more than you can imagine.
Leah said ―I can speak from my experience of going through this alongside of my mum
who had a total of four operations, with endless trips back and forth to the hospital.
―Living 25 miles from the hospital, made the days long and sometimes pretty endless. But
the people and staff there are wonderful and made the experience more bearable.
―Regardless of that, the experience is scary and daunting, right from first diagnosis until the
last radiotherapy session.
After speaking with Debs, and seeing the lengths that other people go to when raising money for
breast cancer research charities, they decided they would do something a little different!
Although breast cancer mostly affects women, don‘t be fooled into think that men are
immune. They can suffer from it too! With this in mind, Leah and Debs thought it‘d be
fitting to get the boys to ‗bear‘ something for the girls!
For 2010, they decided it would be fun to get some of the many male pilots they know to pose
for a calendar for the ladies! So, cheekily, they asked a selection of their favourite pilots to pose
for them, showing off their cheeks – but all done in the best possible taste of course!
But that isn‘t the end of the story. The girls adopted a rather cute luck bear, named her
Janie Bear, gave her a logbook and sent her flying around the world raising her profile and
flying time. Now veteran flyer, Janie is being raffled off at the end of her year of flying,
along with her logbook and hand written diary of all she has been up to in 2009. Debs and
Leah are pictured with Janie - who now has logged over 160 hours in the air - including a
visit to the Sydney Opera House (inset picture)!
To further support the cause there is to be an air show at Shipdham airfield on Sunday,
September 27th. Opening at 10am, the show will have plenty to keep you entertained
throughout the day including an afternoon air display by a pair of P-51 Mustangs, Harvard,
Spitfire, Yak 52, Extra 300 and the Dukes of Cassutt!!
At the show, you will be able to buy copies of the Bear Faced Cheek Calendar and enter a draw to win Janie Bear, so go along and
enjoy ‗Cheeky Day Out‘ with Leah, Debs and some rather nice aircraft at Shipdham on September 27th. And if you can‘t get there,
Chris Warne Presents his first Solo
visit the team‘s website at www.bearfacedcheek2010.co.uk where you can order copies of the calendar and buy tickets to the draw. Art Exhibition 19th - 26th September
(Preview Evening Friday 18th September 7.00 - 8.30pm)
THANKS FROM MY STORY The Dragonfly Exhibition Centre Wayland House,
Everyone has a story to tell. It may be the story of their whole High St, Watton. Free tickets for Preview Evening
PROJECT RAINBOW life or of a few moments of joy or despair.
We tell stories all the time- even though we may not think available from Susan Hollingworth 01953 880205.
of ourselves as storytellers. We tell of incidents at work or
at school, of our observations of other people, of those
moments of frustration, of humour of sadness. For some of
us the difficulty comes when we want to record those
stories in writing- we lack the confidence to let rip on
paper; we could never spell very well or we can‘t find the
words we need.
This month the BBC is launching their ‗My story‘ campaign
leading to a competition which will end in December. In
support of this campaign the Wayland Partnership is running
two writing workshops in September. The workshops will
help participants to get started, find their writing style and
plan their writing. They will be fun, interactive sessions and
provide an introduction for a 10 week course for those who
would like continued support (and yes – the course will help
with spelling and grammar if needed!)
The workshops will take place on 7th September from 7.00
to 9.00pm and on the 19th from 10.00am to
12.00. The cost for each workshop is £5.00.
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The team behind Project Rainbow would like to express their

grateful thanks for all the support they have received this summer.
Jan on 01953 880202 or email:
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IN THE GARDEN
WITH LOTTA POTTS
September. Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness or monsoons
and soggy produce, the new academic year and time for autumn
shows, harvests and watching leaves start to accumulate on lawns
and flower beds.
If you have a bit of spare space and a bin bag, collect the leaves into
the bag, poke some drainage holes in and leave for a year or so to
make leaf mould. This is wonderful stuff for soil and compost
improving and raking them up is splendid exercise.
There‘s also satisfaction in knowing that the lawn has been saved
from the mess that fallen leaves make. Some people find this time
of year that is frequently referred to as ‗back end‘ with its ever-
shortening days rather depressing. But it‘s time to sow and plant!
The exciting activity for growers of edibles is the high point of
harvest, eating, sharing and storing surplus crops.
The most uplifting jobs are involved with seeds. If you have been
assiduously dead-heading during the summer to keep ornamentals
fooled into producing more flowers to achieve their object of
reproducing, now is the time to let some of them set seed. When the
seed heads are ripe, tie paper bags over the heads, cut off the stems
and turn the whole upside down to dry. Do this on a dry day. There
is a satisfying rattle when the seeds drop out and can then be either
bagged or put into envelopes and sealed ready for sowing at the
appropriate time. Don't forget to label!
The forgetful or adventurous can leave the seeds to it and see what
appears next year. The only drawback is that you might mistake
them for weed seedlings and throw them out. Tomato seeds can
also be saved from salads and dried and stored as before, but it isn't
a good idea to save tomato seeds if you have suffered from blight
on potatoes or tomatoes as this stores trouble for next year in
contaminated seed.
If you grow vegetables, the seeds from peas and beans can be saved
- leave the pods until brown and dry, then harvest and store the
same way. In practice unless you have a huge garden or allotment
it‘s unlikely you use a full packet of any kind of seed so save the
rest for next year. These days seedsmen have to put the ‗sow by‘
date on - usually at least a year after purchase, probably two or
more after packing. It‘s worth a try if you have seeds past their
‗sow by date‘ to sprinkle a few on damp kitchen paper, keep in a
sealed box at room or germination temperature and any that are
viable will sprout in a reasonable time. Save the packets that show
viability and throw the others away! This is a good month to buy
Sweet Pea seeds for sowing in October.
Sow vegetables for overwintering, to mature next spring: turnip,
spinach, winter lettuce, oriental vegetables and seed of
overwintering onions, both salad and bulb types. Plant
overwintering onion sets in late September. The other famous seed
job is sowing new lawns. The soil is still warm enough for the
seeds to germinate, you get something to look at during the winter
and don't have to mow until next year unless we have a very mild
winter - a few years ago in the late 1990's the gardeners at Wisley
were mowing on Boxing Day! Established lawns will appreciate an
autumn feed.
Regularly pick fast maturing vegetables, such as French beans,
runner beans, courgettes, cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes to
prevent them becoming inedible and to encourage further cropping.
Remaining outdoor tomatoes should be picked by the end of the
month and ripened indoors. The whole truss can be cut off to allow
the fruits to ripen ‗on the vine‘, perhaps under a cloche or on a
windowsill. Another way to deal with individual fruits is to wrap in
paper and leave in a drawer in the company of a ripe banana. Any
green fruits can be used in chutneys. Potatoes should all be lifted
and stored in either hessian or paper sacks. Store only perfect
tubers. If any are damaged put aside for use. Any with holes in
should be carefully examined for lodgers - slugs!
Stone fruit not harvested in August, such as plums, peaches,
nectarines, should now be ready and once the trees are cleared of
fruit, prune. It seems strange to prune trees in full leaf, but
since the two diseases these fruits suffer from, silver leaf and
bacterial canker, are less active in the summer months and
wounds heal quicker in warm, dry weather (to be hoped for), it
makes sense. It‘s not too major an undertaking, concentrate on
the ‗three d‘ approach - dead, diseased, damaged. After that it‘s
normally a case of taking out weak and crossing branches. Side
-shoots on fan trained trees or bushes should be removed and
tie in new ones. The only other thing to take out is a damaged
branch from winter storms.
Now is a good time to start spring flowering bulbs, particularly
all types of Narcissus. Plant deeply, with three times their
height of soil or compost over their heads. Then mark the spot!
Canes are useful but a prettier way is to plant grape hyacinths
around the patch as their foliage emerges quite quickly so you
know where the bulbs are when removing dead plants and
tidying up.
Divide spring-flowering perennials at this time. They need to
be divided on average every three years. It‘s easy to tell when
they are too congested. The middle of the clump will be open
with exposed stems that look tatty and flowering will have
decreased. Dig up the whole plant, separate the middle bit out
and plant up the plantlets from round the edge, making sure
they all have roots. Throw away the tired bit. This also works if
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you buy potted plants - look for a plant with lots of shoots coming
from the base, knock it out of the pot and separate as many small
COMMUNITY DROP-IN
plants as possible. It has been known to get five out of an original
pot from the nursery or garden centre. Good value for a reasonable INFORMATION &
ADVICE EVENT
outlay. The little ones need nurturing with plenty of water for a time
but will get away quickly. If you do this in the autumn, it might be
as well to pot on the small plants until spring. They should be kept What's this all about? If you live in Watton or the surrounding
frost-free until they are well established. villages and are concerned about money, housing, benefits,
Now is a good time to remember to garden by the weather, not the employment, redundancy or are finding it difficult to cope in the
calendar. We can only hope that the two go somewhere together. current credit crunch, advisors will be on hand at Wayland
So it‘s not all doom and gloom in early Autumn. There‘s worse to House in Watton High Street on Wednesday 14th October 2009
come… Lotta (times to be confirmed in next month‘s News) to answer your
questions and provide advice and information. There will no
need to book just turn up on the day.
INNER WHEEL CLUB Who is organising the event? It's been arranged by the Wayland
Our annual BBQ took place on July 30th at the home of member Partnership which is a community led regeneration partnership
focusing on the market town of Watton and the thirteen
Heather Hewson. Her husband Charles had organized marquees
neighbouring rural parishes and the Wayland Community Bank,
and seating arrangements in the picturesque setting behind their
a branch of the Norfolk Credit Union.
house.
Who will be there and what do they do?
The BBQ cooked by Rotarian Andrew Barwood together with
1. Wayland Community Bank (loans and savings)
salads and puddings provided by members, made a most
2. Breckland Council Customer Services (benefits, council tax,
enjoyable and social occasion.
bus passes etc.)
Our thanks to Heather and Charles for giving their time, and for
3. Breckland Council Homelessness Unit (support,
working so hard to make the evening such a success.
accommodation etc.)
4. Peddars Way Housing (housing, advice etc.)
NIGEL ROWLING
5. Stonham Homestart (housing, advice etc.)
6. Citizens Advice Bureau (general personal advice)
The funeral of Nigel Rowling took place at St George's Church, 7. Kickstart (helps people access work, work training or further
Saham Toney, on Tuesday 18th August followed by Cremation education by the loan of a moped)
at Earlham Crematorium. The service was conducted by Rev 8. Connexions (provides support and employment opportunities
Jane Atkins. to 16 to 19 year old‘s)
Nigel was born on 4th April 1939 in Essex, 5 years before his 9. Job Centre Plus (provides help and advice on jobs and
brother Martin, and lived at Stone Pine, Danbury. His first job training for those seeking employment)
was working as an apprentice in the offices at Hoffman's who 10. Shelter (provides information on all aspects of housing,
were bearing manufactures. In 1959 he was called up for including legal matters)
national service and served with he 68th Regiment, Royal Anyone in need of advice is invited to drop in and speak to the
Artillery. After national service he started working for Barclays advisors in confidence and they will be able to guide people on
Bank in 1961 which was the start of 31 years with the bank. At the help that is available. It is hoped that people will use this
this time he was a keen hockey player for Little Baddow and he opportunity to speak to someone who can help their situation
was in the Danbury church choir where he met the love and and find solutions to financial problems.
companion of his life, Angela. Married in 1996, Angela and This is a valuable service, completely free and essential to many
Nigel rented, then brought, their first house in 1969 in who may be in difficulty at the moment. If you want more
Hazeleigh, Nr Maldon Essex. information on the event, contact the Wayland Partnership on
After retiring early from the bank in 1991, they spent 2-3 years 01953 883915, iain@wayland.org.uk or call in to Wayland
looking around many of Norfolk's old Rectories and Country House (The Old Police Station) in Watton High Street.
Houses until they came across Broom Hall. Over the ensuing
years Broom Hall was turned from a private house into the 15
bedroom Hotel which it is now and Nigel turned into a true
'Basil'.
WAYLAND CMA
Sept. 12 Henry Smith’s Country Dreams 8.00pm
If you did not know him, his abrupt greeting could offend but
those who knew him realised this was just his mannerism and
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Nigel enjoyed his carpet bowls as a member of the Ashill
Carpet Bowls Club and would only reluctantly miss any
bowls fixtures. He was also a founder member of the
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month. He was also a Vice-President of the Wayland
Agricultural Society.
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His sudden but peaceful death on Monday 3rd August was a
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Nigel was a family man with a sense of humour who said
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The Wayland News Page 6
LETTER FROM
AUSTRALIA
By Chris O’Connor
Australia has woken to a new kind of menace,
fear. While we all live with some kind of dread
Australia has for as long as I can remember
always been a nation that reaches out to other
people. However this illusion was shattered
recently when an 18-year-old university student
was ignored for 30 minutes when she fainted in
the centre of a major capital city after donating
blood.
It made me think that if we have sunk that low
then people need to rethink their attitudes, get
over their fears and become more compassionate
or society will spiral into dark times. And then I
realised that in recent years I too have become a
victim of fear. I live in Adelaide one of the most
progressive and tolerant cities in Australia.
However, there is no way that I will walk down
our major streets after dark; if I hear somebody
behind me I quicken my pace and I no longer
look somebody in the eye – eye contact is
perilous. My fear stems from two major incidents
in my life. The first was some years back when I
was on a train travelling home. A group of not
particularly pleasant youths got on board and
looked myself and another passenger over.
Suddenly they attacked the other passenger and
left him bleeding and minus his wallet. Why I
was spared I have no idea but it terrified me. The
other incident was when I was working as a nurse
and watched a mother of two bleed out and die in
the emergency room because of a knife attack.
The fear in her face and reality that she was
dying haunt me to this day.
The young university student, who did not want
to be identified, collapsed to the pavement
outside a crowded Perth department store as she
was walking to the train station, but received no
offers of help from the hundreds of people who
walked past.
Her distraught girlfriend, who was with her,
called her parents but it took them 30 minutes to
arrive in peak-hour traffic.
The young woman was described by her family
as slightly built, well-dressed and kind. Her
mother, Betsy, said she was appalled by the
"collective non-responsibility" shown by people
walking past.
"There seems to have been a basic assumption
that she was drunk or on drugs. The community
needs to realise that not all kids are on drugs. My
daughter was giving blood to help others."
What is disturbing about the whole incident is
that anyone would be treated so callously, but a
combination of fear and selfishness seems to
have kept people away.
Perhaps I am naive but my fear (if we don't
change) is that we will become more anxious and
more fearful as a society. Will we then be left in
the dreadful situation that if something happens
no one is going to come to our aid?
One senior cleric who was shocked by the whole
affair suggested that "People are paralysed by
prudence and the fear related to it……we need to
reflect on what is going on inside ourselves and
ask why we are frightened of stopping to help a
young woman in this situation. I don't know what
she looks like, but heavens to Betsy she's just
been off giving blood to someone, she can't have
appeared all that frightening."
I know there are valid reasons for people to be
scared in a violent world and that we need to be
ever vigilant, to be careful (I long ago stopped
picking up hitchhikers), but there is no excuse for
doing nothing.
One person told me that people are worried that if
they get involved, the situation can turn on them.
In a world inundated with mobile phones
surely it's not hard to call people to let them
know someone is in distress.
There is no doubt fear stops people from being
kind and they have to keep it under control but
surely there is a time to care.
Australia has always prided itself on what it calls
‗mateship‘, a term honed in the horror of two
world wars; we are generous when it comes to
giving to charity and by and large we care for our
elderly but an increase in crime seems to have
made us more wary.
Ironically a recent poll in Australia indicated that
mateship and personal safety were greater
priorities than money, good looks, health and
family values.
For people aged 15 to 25 years, mateship,
safety and democracy are their most
"Australian" and important concerns.
Survey participants were asked to compare a
number of categories and rate them based on
how Australian the categories were, from their
own and other perspectives.
Of the young people surveyed those who
emphasised safety as an Australian
characteristic and those who perceived their
own benefits to be in line with other
Australians' beliefs, had higher ― worth and
pride in being Australian,".
Half of the respondents were aged between 15
and 25.
The results of a similarly Australian-esque survey
conducted by a major news journal magazine
also illustrated how mateship is valued in this
nation.
This survey showed support for mateship and
loyalty was near the top of the list of "true
Australian values", it also found most Australians
regarded jail sentences as "too lenient".
Perhaps what we say in surveys and what we
act out in real life is not quite true to form. It
will be a sad day for Australia when the crude
oafish louts take over and people can no longer
help somebody who has fallen in the street.
chrisoconnor2@bigpond.com
HOST POST OFFICE
COMING TO ASHILL
Following the closure of Ashill Post Office, some
villagers have contacted the Post Office direct
and strongly advised them they want this service
returned as it is an essential part of community
life. Following discussions it has now been
decided that from September 2009 (date to be
advised) Jacky Welsh the postmistress/owner of
Watton Post Office will operate a Post Office
service on Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9.30am
- 11.30am at the Ashill Call In Centre. Further
details will be made available in the next issue.
CLASS OF ‘92
REUNION
INVITING ANYONE WHO ATTENDED
WAYLAND HIGH BETWEEN 1986-1992
TO A CHARITY REUNION.
Wayland High School‘s Class of ‗92 is holding a
reunion in aid of The National Stroke
Association. We urgently require aid in the form
of raffle prizes and cash donations. We would
also love to hear from teachers who have missed
the best year in school history and want to attend
this much awaited event.
Are you a photographer?? We need you to
immortalise our Prom Night in pictures. If you
can spare the time please let us know. Tickets
will be on sale shortly at Brown‘s Greengrocers,
High Street, Watton and Via post. Tickets will
cost £7.50. Please email for more details.
Sponsors of our event will in return receive free
advertising. Saturday October 24th at Wayland
Community High School, Merton Road, Watton
CONTACT: nicki.baxter@btinternet.com for
more details on how you can help or to book
your ticket.

FROM THE WAYLAND
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Committee met on 22nd July. The Chairman, Richard
Crabtree, commented that the mix of retail businesses in the
High Street works well for Watton and, apart from shoes and
men‘s clothing, most everyday items can be purchased in our
friendly town. Iain Cockburn reported that Wayland Partnership
is still taking enquiries for office space at Wayland House.
Members of the Retail Forum discussed the possibility of
carrying out an extensive marketing survey. This will be
discussed at a further meeting in due course.
Some progress in stopping the sale of cars taking place in
Watton public car parks has been made.
New member business Kip McGrath Education Centre, offering
education and tuition, was welcomed into the Chamber. A full
and up to date list of Chamber members can be found at
www.wayland-chamber.org.uk
The Chamber exists for businesses in the Wayland area and
represents the views of its members on local issues, as well as
offering help and advice on various business-oriented matters.
The Chamber works with Watton Town Council and the
Wayland Partnership Development Trust. Members benefit from
website listings and opportunities to advertise in the annual
Wayland Chamber of Commerce Information, Trade and
Services Directory which is delivered free of charge to some
7,000 households and businesses in the locality.
Heather Nunn, Secretary, Wayland House, High Street, Watton,
IP25 6AR
DAMAGE TO RAF
WATTON’S MEMORIALS
The 3rd September will be the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of
the second world war, and across this and many other countries this
event will be remembered, not only by the dwindling generations of
people directly affected by that war, but by millions of others who
understand the impact on the world of such a conflict.
In every community there are memorials to those who died –
often in churches and village or town centres, but also in more
remote places and on airfields or roadsides.
At Blenheim Grange, in Carbrooke, two memorials, first dedicated
in the early 1990‘s, have been re-established on other side of the
entrance – just about the only remaining reminder that Blenheim
Grange was an active airbase for both the RAF and the Americans
during World War II. The propeller memorial is dedicated to all
those of the Royal Air Force and Commonwealth Air Forces who
lost their lives whilst serving at RAF Watton and the granite
memorial to a group of plucky Americans who volunteered to do an
additional tour flying Mosquitos on reconnaissance raids.
The surviving Americans have returned to this area many times
since the war and, in gratitude to the local community have
given funds to Wayland Community High School for the benefit
of young people, both from their Association and as bequests.
Local ex-servicemen and women and the surviving members of the
25th Bomb Group, as well as those still serving in the armed forces,
will be dismayed at the recent and sustained desecration of the two
memorial sites – the newly planted trees damaged, the ground
planting trampled, the seats (provided for elderly visitors to sit and
meditate) covered in graffiti, the fences broken and litter
everywhere. Equally dismayed are the volunteers who spend time,
energy and their own funds in trying to maintain the memorial sites
but are fighting a losing battle with those bent on destruction.
DIABETES UK
At our August meeting, we were thoroughly entertained by
Mike Wabe from HMP Wayland. His talk covered
everything from how and when prisons came into being, up
to the present day. He was both informative and humorous,
with the ability of keeping his audience listening intently,
(even Rod and John!!) We had 4 new members to the
meeting, so Rod and John were on their best behaviour
anyway!! Our September meeting is on the 14th and we hope
to welcome Barbara Emons from Dogs Trust, Snetterton. The
meeting starts at 10.30am and we meet at the Pentecostal
Church, Old Dereham Road, (whom we thank for the use of
their facilities) and is open to people with Diabetes and/or
their carers.
An extra date to be confirmed for September is the 28th,
when we hope Jason Houghton
from Total Health Therapy, will
make a return visit to talk to us
about the specific problems a
Diabetic person may face involving
their health and fitness. Please look
for our posters around the town. If
you have any questions, please
phone Helen on 884713 and leave
a message.
RUNNING FOR FREEDOM
by Dave Edwards
When I crossed the finish line of the London Marathon in April
this year, I thought ―never again‖. I was jubilant but exhausted.
Not only that, but I was proud to have raised over £2,000 for my
favourite charity, the Born Free Foundation. I am very much
against animal captivity of any kind but especially of big cats
being kept in small cages with not a blade of grass to be seen.
Imagine my pleasure, hardly a month after the Marathon, to
learn of the successful rescue and relocation of three leopards
from Limassol zoo in Cyprus to Shamwari Game Reserve in
South Africa. The thought that my fund-raising had gone a little
way to help this mission was heart-warming.
Leda, Roxanni and Rhea (named after Greek goddesses) had
been incarcerated in a concrete floored cage for years but on 1
June this year, they felt the grass under their feet and the sun on
their backs when they were released back into the wild. Well,
not quite into the wild as they wouldn‘t have been able to fend
for themselves after being in captivity, but at least into a game
reserve to live as leopards should.
The training in all weathers, the pain of stretching your muscles
to their limit and the blisters were all worth it knowing I had
helped just a little towards this. And so, I‘m doing it again.
Maybe this time to help a chained bear or a wolf regain its
freedom and live as God intended.
Rather than asking people to sponsor me again so soon after last
year, I am arranging several fund-raising events which I hope
you will attend. The first of these is a Quiz ‗n Curry night on
Friday 25 September at Wells Cole Community Centre (see
separate advert). Please come along and enjoy the evening but
most of all, spare a thought for those animals locked away in
dark, dank cages - a world away from freedom.
If you would like any information about events, please contact
me on 01953 881973.
THANK-YOU! FROM SYLVIA
To all my family and friends who joined my Birthday Party on
July 5th, I would like to say a very big thank-you for coming, for
the beautiful cards, lovely flowers and especially the generous
donations made for Marie Curie Cancer Care which totalled
£393.76.
Some of the staff from the Marie Curie Office at Bury St. Edmunds
visited me on July 9th and I was able to give them £460. This figure
was made up from my ―Birthday Money‖, plus £37.76 given to me
by Garry and Simon from the sale of donated flower and vegetable
seeds, plus £28.48 from the shop ―Spoilt for Choice‖ collection tin.
The Marie Curie girls were delighted with this surprise donation
and I am delighted to pass on to everyone their thanks and gratitude.
Many thanks. Sylvia Frazer.
MACMILLAN
CANCER SUPPORT
On Friday, 25 September Rene and Brian Smith will be
holding a coffee morning from 10am till 1pm at Greycroft,
Broadmoor Road, Carbrooke, everyone is welcome. There
will be a bring and buy stall and a raffle. All money raised
will be for Macmillan Cancer, so please come and support
this very worthwhile charity.
If you are unable to come and would like to donate something
for the bring and buy stall or the raffle, we would be most
grateful. Hope to see you all. Rene & Brian Smith 881108
Sunday 27th September - Kensington Palace - 8.30am - Adult £27 + Child £20
Wed 21 October - Charlie Landsborough at Kings Lynn - Adult & Child £24.50
PLEASE NOTE: WISBEACH CHRISTMAS MARKET DATE CHANGED TO
MONDAY 21st DECEMBER. ALSO FAKENHAM IN DECEMBER CHANGED
e-mail: sales@bobsmobiles.co.uk
The Wayland News Page 7
JUNIOR YOUTH CLUB
CHAIR’S ANGER AT
COUNCILLOR’S REMARKS
Teresa Lamberson, Chairperson of the Watton Junior Youth
Club, has expressed anger at what she called ―misleading
remarks‖ about the Club at a recent full meeting of Watton
Town Council.
The controversy over the provision of a skate park in the town
was being debated when a councillor suggested that a mobile
skate park would be soon be coming to Wayland Community
High School on Thursday evenings. This is not true.
Mrs Lamberson said ―We do have skateboard ramps at the High
School on Thursday nights but these belong privately to Watton
Junior Youth Club. The Club is based at the School by kind
permission of the School Governors and the Head Teacher Mr
Michael Rose.
―We are self sufficient, and self funded. The ramps were bought
with a grant from Norfolk Police organised by Sgt. Kevin Jervis,
they belong to the Club and, to ensure the safety of our
members, are not available for use by anyone else.
Mrs Lamberson went on to say that the comments have caused a
great deal of worry for staff and members at the club, that caters
for quite young people, are concerned that much older people
will turn up expecting to be able to use the ramps.
―Obviously this is an issue that could badly affect our
membership. We have had to write to every child‘s parents/
carers to explain the situation and assure them that their children
will still be in a safe environment when they attend the club. The
cost of this has been borne by us, through no fault of our own,
from the resources that we have raised to purchase equipment
for the children‘s use.
In an attempt to prevent any future problems, the Club has sought
the cooperation of PCSO‘s from the Safer Neighbourhood Team to
ensure there is no trouble on club nights.
Staff are also angry that, it was suggested that only six people
use it in an evening.
―The truth,‖ said Mrs Lamberson, ―is that only six people,
wearing the correct safety equipment, are allowed to use the
ramps at any given time. This is a requirement of our Insurance
Company. To suggest that only six people use it in an evening is
a gross distortion of the facts.‖
The Club have written to the Council correcting the misleading
information they have been given and asking the Council to
issue a formal statement setting the record straight.
Caston Church Tower Tours
and Cream Teas
Saturday, 5th September 2009
Tower tours 10 a.m. - 4.30pm £4 per trip (weather permitting)
Morning coffee, Cream teas 2 pm - 4.30pm
Teddy Bear Parachute Jump 4.30 pm
Everyone is invited to view the spectacular Norfolk skies from
Caston Church tower and enjoy a delicious cream tea at Church
Farm. Cake stall and raffle
All proceeds to The Church of the Holy Cross, Caston
Saturday 26th September - Sean o Farrell at Hunstanton - Adult & Child £24
Saturday 3rd October - Freeport Shopping Centre 8am Adult £11 Child £8.50
Sat. 10th October - Greyhound Racing - 5 good things £19 Restaurant £32
Thursday 15th October - Fakenham - 9.30am Adult & Child £4.50
Saturday 17th October Drayton Manor 8am Adult £34 Child £25
Thursday 22nd October - Daniel O Donnell (Radio Show)
at Kings Lynn Adult & Child £19.00
Saturday 24th Mystery Tour Adult & Child £TBA
Thurs 29th Oct - Springfield's Christmas Light Switch on - Adult £11 Child £8
Sunday 29th November - Birmingham International Tattoo
2.00pm show - Adult & Child £34.00
Sunday 6th December Christmas Show at Kings Lynn with
Ollie Austin & Country Company Adult & Child £22
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
TO THURSDAY 3rd DECEMBER
Holidays 2009
Turkey & Tinsel at Scarborough 27th-30th November
The Wayland News Page 8
HIGH SEAS AND RHUM, A LIFE ON THE HACKERS,
Dolman, Mike Hely, Roger Lubbock, Ray
Edworthy, 59.6. 3rd Roy Skeldon, Brian
OCEAN WAVES! TACKERS AND
Salmons, Rod Murphy, George Lawn.
June Stableford Winners -
Brian Rees, Ken Shaw, Mike Butler, Ken
STUFFERS Auckland, Brian Salmons, David Wakeford
July Stableford Winners -
Quilts 2 our exhibition at The Dragonfly Ed Durham, David Adcock, Alan Dunn, Rod
Centre in July, generously hosted by The Whyatt, Terry Lees, John Crowdy,
Wayland Partnership, was another great Friendly matches.
success. We had hundreds of visitors all very Dunston Hall 3 - 3, Kings Lynn lost 1 /1/2 -
enthusiastic. The raffle of a lap quilt raised 4 1/2, Feltwell won 5 1/2 - 1/2, Fakenham
£135 for the Big ‗C‘ centre at the N&NUH, a away won 5 - 2, Forest Hill won 4 - 1,
much appreciated local facility. There were Swaffham won 4 1/2 - 1 1/2, Gt. Yarmouth
donations of over £60, £20 of which was given & Caister lost 4 1/2 - 1 1/2, Diss lost 4 1/2 -
to the local Linus Project representative 1 1/2, Fakenham home won 5 - 2
towards postage, the rest to buy materials for
making Linus quilts and heart cushions for
those who have had surgery for breast cancer.
Those interested in further information about THE TALENT
the Linus Project for terminally ill, bereaved
and traumatised children will find it on the
website www.projectlinusuk.net
COMPETITION
By Edith Pleasance
Members making goods for sale or taking
Along with thousands of other viewers I was
orders raised £179.00 a percentage of which
enthralled by the voice of Susan Boyle when
was given to the Wayland Partnership which is
watching the last series of Britain has Talent and,
a charity relying on grants and such donations.
like many, I thought she would win hands down.
We appreciate how fortunate we are to have
It brought to mind an event when I was about ten
this facility in Watton.
years old of my mother winning a talent
The group has not been meeting in August but
competition, despite being handicapped with
begins again on 8th September at 7 p.m. in the
poor vision and deafness.
Watton Christian Community Centre. At the
A neighbour called at our house one day with a
meeting on the 22nd September there will be a
copy of the Torbay Herald & Express and
demonstration workshop making a Three
Cadet Warrant Officer Rachel Fincham from 864 (Watton) Squadron has just found her sea legs having pointed to an item stating that ‗Horace Wayne
Dimensional Christmas Tree led by a member.
completed an exciting ten-day voyage around the Scottish Islands and Northern Ireland. She was one of of the B.B.C‘ would be running a talent
On the 21st September we have a pre-booked
only eleven lucky air cadets selected from across the country to sail on the 72‖ Scottish Ocean Youth competition at the Torquay Pavilion and
full day workshop making a fabric goose or
Trust Ketch, Alba Venturer. Having had no previous sailing experience, Rachel had to learn to sail from asking for entries. It was to run for one week
rabbit. Further such events are planned for
scratch with the rest of the crew, but by the end of the voyage, her sailing skills had improved to the with nightly heats and the final on Saturday.
October and November with details to follow.
Royal Yachting Association competent crew level and she was awarded her certificate. The kindly woman persuaded Mam who,
If you have access to the internet and are
Rachel said, ―The whole voyage was fantastic, we sailed 455 miles in very mixed sailing conditions except for her piano playing at the Seamen‘s
interested in information on further events they
from calm seas to five metre swells and a force 8 gale. Night sailing was incredible and our longest Mission and at Cinemas for the silent films had
are listed on our Blog at
sail was 26 hours from Mallaig to Port Rush in Northern Ireland. With no showers on board it was a never been on stage, to enter.
http://htsqgroup.blogspot.com
real treat to arrive in a port where we could have a shower!‖ ―You go there and recite some of them poems
Alternatively you may contact Sue on 01362
The air cadets visited a number of Scottish Isles including Rhum and they experienced all the trials you write Vi, they‘m really good.‖
822 536 or Jane on 01953 884 215. For
and emotions that sailing has to offer. However, the rewards of sailing soon outweighed the Along with letters to the newspapers, usually
insurance purposes visitors will be asked to
tiredness, storms and cramped conditions, with the cadets taking the helm and sailing the yacht protesting about some matter she thought needed
pay an annual joining fee of £10 plus any
themselves through the fantastic scenery. There was also plenty of wildlife to see from basking airing, our Mam wrote reams of poetry – the
payments for individual workshops. Sue Hart
sharks to seals and dolphins. The cadets had plenty of time for more relaxed fun, away from the rhyming sort, not high faluting stuff.
regimes of watches and food preparation for a hungry crew, with dinghy races and visits ashore. So, along she went, won her heat and to our
Rachel added, ―The expedition was amazing and would not have been possible without the
generous financial support of the Norfolk Boat Charity and the Civilian Committee at our
RICHMOND PARK delight was invited back for the final. I was
allowed to go with her and Dad on Saturday.
Squadron. I would like to thank them for their sponsorship. As this will certainly benefit all Watton
cadets in the future as the expedition took me out of my comfort zone into an area I knew nothing SENIORS There were six finalists. The stage show that
week was ―Chu Chin Chow‖ and I was
about. I can know empathise with every junior cadet who joins our Squadron and I will be even A McMillan Day was held at Saham Toney on mesmerised by the players all in Chinese make-
more sensitive to their needs in the future.‖ the 7th July for the Captain's Charity. 70 up. Several spoke to me during our wait and I
members, wives & friends enjoyed a buffet resolved then and there that when I grew up the
which will take place on Sunday 6th lunch & drinks followed by an auction & stage would be my goal. No, it didn‘t happen!
SAHAM TONEY September in the Wells Cole car park (or raffle. £627 was raised on the day. We would
like to thank Swaffham Golf Club, Berwick
There we were among all the hustle and bustle
indoors if the weather is bad). Pitches are £5 backstage waiting for Mam to take her turn. She
PRE-SCHOOL - in advance or £6 on the day and it runs from Jewellers, Thetford Osteopaths, T Bonner &
Richmond Park Golf Club for their donations
showed no sign of nerves, it was our Dad that
was the nervous one. Finally the moment came
9.30 to 12.00. Refreshments will be
A NEW TERM STARTS HERE! available. Following on from this will be an to the Auction & Raffle. for her turn. She was not poshed up, just in an
The new school year starts on 7th September ―Ascot‖ Race Night with BBQ £3 admission Seniors Open ordinary jumper and skirt in keeping with her
and we would like to welcome back familiar and optional £3 for BBQ on Friday 18th 66 and over, D Briggs (Mundersley) 40 points, stage character. After the usual introduction she
and new children alike. September, 7.30pm at the WCCC. Families P Kerrison (Mundersley) 37 points oncb, J was placed centre stage and in a West Country
Fundraising has continued over the summer welcome. A bit further off is our Annual Drinkhill 37 points oncb dialect delivered,
months with us attending the Saham Fete Ball, which this year is a ‗Friday 13th 55 to 65, B Smy (Royal Norwich) 36 points ―I‘ve just come up from Mevagizzy and me
and organising a Teddy Bear‘s Picnic and Masquerade Ball‘ to be held on 13th oncb, R Kidd (Royal Norwich) 36 points oncb, name you must know is just plain Lizzie‖,
Activity Day. The picnic was great fun in November at the WCCC. For all bookings E Manus (Barnham Broom) 35 points followed by about another twenty-odd verses.
the lovely sunny pre-school garden and we please contact Suzanne on 01953 885178. Richmond Park winner John Crowdy 40 It would perhaps be an exaggeration to say she
raised £52. Our next fundraiser is a car boot We have improved the outside impression of points, Nearest pin 3rd J Drinkhill, Nearest pin had ‗em ‗rolling in the aisles‘, but that audience
the pre-school, by putting up a new sign and 17th J Plane (Gt. Yarmouth & Caister) was held in the palm of her hand. They were
Two's competition R Kidd (Royal Norwich) x rocking with laughter as each event of Lizzie‘s
DEREHAM & by painting the fence around the outside play
area white in readiness for creating different 2 D Futter (Gt. Yarmouth & Caister) D Rush was unfolded.
DISTRICT coloured pencils. Parents will be able to
sponsor a pencil for £2 with their child‘s name
(Mundersley)
Seniors Captains Day
The applause was thunderous and she was called
back for an encore, another of her poems called
CAT ADOPTION on. Businesses will also be able to sponsor a
post. We have also launched our first website.
Overall winner Ben Stone 40pts 2nd Doug
Atkins 39pts oncb 3rd Roy Dolman 39pts oncb
‗The Baccy Tea‘. A true event of her father
putting his tobacco in the wrong jar. She certainly

CENTRE Designed entirely by our chair, Clare
Mortimer, it is a wealth of information and can
Hoe Road, Longham, Dereham NR19 2RP be found at www.sahamtoneypre-school.co.uk
Rehoming Cats and and includes downloadable registration forms.
We continue to be very excited about the
Providing Advice & Help future of our pre-school and if you have a
With Neutering child who is two or over (or soon to be two)
and would be interested in finding out more
OPEN 7 Days a about our excellent Pre-School, then please
speak to Lisa, our Supervisor, on 07749
Week 11am to 3pm 756831, alternatively you can email
saham.preschool@btinternet.com Or please
Telephone . . . come along to our next Open Day on 14th
October to see just what goes on at our pre-
01362 687 919 school. We look forward to seeing you there.
4th Rick Grout 39pts oncb Front nine 1st
Gerry Knox 20pts 2nd Mike Butler 19pts Back
nine 1st Mike Littleproud 22pts 2nd Derek
Clarke 21pts
Straightest drive 9th hole Dave Palmer Nearest
the pin 3rd hole Mick Mead 6th hole Ray
Sharpe 12th hole Derek Clarke 17th hole
Derek Clarke
Memorial Trophy (Medal) 4th rd
1st David Adcock 66, 2nd John Crowdy 67
oncb, 3rd Vick Saunders 67 oncb
Memorial Trophy (Medal) 5th rd
1st Derek Clarke 71 oncb, 2nd Colin Stammers
71 oncb, 3rd Mike Butler 71 oncb
Texas Scramble 1st Reg Knowles, Ken Shaw,
Peter Ford, Mike Butler. 58.5. 2nd Roy
won that competition hands down. The second
place went to a gold medal soprano and the third
to a gentleman who played the piccolo.
Mam‘s prize was a pewter set comprising teapot,
milk jug and sugar bowl on a tray, which is
probably lying in a cupboard somewhere within
the family.
We three went home on the bus in high delight,
although I was too young to appreciate the
significance. However, it did lead to several
engagements for her to display her talent at
various functions. I was always pleased to
accompany her as we were given a meal and I‘m
sure Mam appreciated the monetary reward of
her new-found fame. Edith Pleasance © 13.08.09

WATTON (LOCH NEATON)
BOWLS CLUB
Watton ladies still have two more fixtures to
complete their season of BLL matches. They are
away to Ashill and finally at home to Connaught,
and weather permitting should be before the end
of August.
Watton men in the EBA league Central Two
finished in fifth position. From their ten matches
they managed only two wins. There were several
very close matches which could have finished
either way, but unfortunately for Watton most
results were not in their favour. The lads are
determined to put that bit extra into their games
for next season and should therefore be looking
at challenging for top position.
In the Ashill & District League mixed triples
Watton‘s three teams have all played within their
potential.
The A team still have one more match to play in
Division 1, a rearranged against Ashill A at home
on Tuesday 1st September. The B team and C
team have completed their matches in Division 3
and 4 respectively. The final ADL league
positions will be published shortly.
Several friendly matches have taken place during
the past month. These include home matches
against Bradwell and Thetford, and away to
Cromer. We have also hosted for Norfolk VP‘s
against Leicestershire VP‘s.
In the club competition for the President‘s
Trophy sixteen men turned up for two wood pairs
played over seven ends. After a three match
round robin in the two leagues, the corresponding
winners through to the final were Charles
Newman with Mike Muggridge, and Terry
Kavanagh with Terry Crockett. Despite winning
the first and last ends the two Terrys could not
match the accuracy of Charles and Mike who ran
out worthy winners by 8 – 2.
Forthcoming events for the diary: Sunday 30th
August at 2.30 pm Club Anniversary Triples.
During September: Saturday 5th Club Fours at
1.30 pm.; Monday 7th Norfolk VP‘s at 2.00
pm. 6 rinks men. ;Tuesday 8th at 2.00 pm
match against Travel Club Guernsey, 7 rinks
mixed.; Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th the
Club Competition Finals including: Ladies and
Men‘s Singles, 2 Wood Pairs, 4 Wood Pairs
and Triples.
Wednesday 16th at 2.30pm second leg of the
Ashby Shield against Bradenham, 4 mixed
triples.; Sunday 27th Closing season bowls
drive.
Further reminders: Wednesday 11th November
AGM at 7.30 pm in the Clubroom; Saturday
14th November 6.30 for 7.00 pm Annual
Presentation Dinner in the Gallery Bar;
Thursday 17th December 12.30 pm Christmas
lunch in the Gallery Bar.
MID NORFOLK
The Wayland News Page 9
HOW MUCH DOES YOUR DRIVE TO WORK COST EVERY YEAR?
It‘s not just the fuel (which is probably hundreds
of pounds) – but include the vehicle wear and tear;
and maybe some parking expenses. And don‘t
forget the cost to the environment of your CO2
emissions. The results can be disheartening; you
may prefer not to do the calculations at all.
But here‘s another question. Are you aware that the
County Council provides a scheme which enables
you to halve your travel costs and commuting
pollution? Or even as much as quarter them?
Car-sharing is becoming big news around the UK.
Over 300 000 people having already signed up to
the UK‘s car-sharing network, liftshare and
thousands more are being added to their numbers
every month. You can register your journeys
online at the website www.carsharenorfolk.com.
Carshare Norfolk is part of that Network. A free
website which allows you to search for others
travelling your way, so that you can share the
journey. The typical commuter who car-shares
everyday saves about £1000 a year, as well as
cutting their CO2 emissions by a tonne and
making new friends.
Car-sharing works whether you have a car or not.
Sharers who own a car can take turns in driving,
while those without a car can simply contribute to the driver‘s expenses.
Charlotte and Martin (pictured) both travel from Norwich to Attleborough to work and back for their daily commute. They met on carsharenorfolk.com
as they were both hoping to reduce their travel costs and see if they could contribute to the regional reduction in CO2 by using their cars less. For the
first eight months, their car-share group consisted of two others also found using the carsharenorfolk.com website but a change in location meant that
they are now back down to two of them.
Charlotte says - ―It works really well. We try to car-share most days, but sometime it just isn‘t feasible, so then we travel alone, but mostly we share. We
take it in turns to drive weekly and I save around £40 every other week – the weeks that it‘s Martin‘s turn to drive. It‘s really great. It gives me company
for a long drive and it saves me a fortune – which is particularly good now petrol is so expensive.‖
―Sometimes we arrange a meeting point and sometimes Charlotte picks me up from my house and I collect her. As we‘ve been sharing a while, we just arrange
it between ourselves the day before really. I find it a real help as the round trip to Attleborough is almost 40 miles for me – the petrol soon adds up!‖ says Martin.
―We found carsharenorfolk.com really easy to use and making contact was simple too. I simply added my journey and searched and the site gave me a
lot of people to contact to see if they could share. The other two that we shared with before used to contribute to our petrol as they didn‘t drive, which
also worked well. It was good fun actually.‖
If you would like to see how you can benefit from car-sharing like Charlotte and Martin do, then visit www.carsharenorfolk.com – there are already
2000 members around the county, so there‘s every chance one of them is going the same way as you.
ANOTHER TOUR decorate around the frame, seldom
functional as light was still a precious CRAFT MARKET AT
UNDER DOUG’S BELT commodity. By the 1750‘s the industrial
revolution was underway, putting an end to THE QUEENS HALL
On Tuesday 6th August Doug Wickwar took 42
cottage industries, production moved from Thank you to everyone who attended the Craft
people on another of the popular tours of the home and into the factory, we were
Mildenhall Airbase that he has organised for Market in July. We managed to raise £107.80
moving into the era of mass production. for Macmillan Cancer Care and Support in
the past 20 years. Mildenhall is home to the Craftsmen and furniture maker‘s catalogues
100th Air Refuelling Wing and their KC135 Norfolk.
were now in publication, enabling ordinary The next Craft Market in the Queens Hall will
Stratotankers. folk to copy great works by the likes of
Doug was pleased to have on the trip Watton be on 12 September 2009.
Thomas Sheraton. These publications There will be a good selection of locally
Mayor, Margaret Holmes and The Rev Geoff changed the world of interiors for ever along
Garrett and his wife Ann. handmade items including cards, knitwear,
with the Great Exhibition at Crystal Palace glassware, wooden items, jewellery and some
After a thorough security check on arrival, the in 1851; the modern day equivalent is the
party were taken in small groups around the unusual items as well. Craft supplies will also
Ideal Home Exhibition. The Arts and crafts be on sale for all you budding crafters.
control tower gaining an exceptional view of the movement developed in the 1860‘s as a
airfield and operations. After a super lunch in Opening times will be 9.30am to 2pm and
reaction against the commercialisation of admission will be free. Refreshments will also
luxurious surroundings, the party had an Victorian Britain, William Morris was one
exceptional tour of the aircraft. A great day out! be available.
of the most influential designers in British Future dates for 2009 are 3 October and 21
history and his designs are still incredibly November. Future dates for 2010 are 15 May
INTERIOR DESIGN popular today. The Arts and Craft movement
brought bespoke design back to interiors and
and 2 October.

- A BRIEF HISTORY
FLOWER CLUB
As we assembled at the Queens Hall for our
Interior decoration in the Seventeenth
Century was for the very wealthy, and the
August meeting the power went off. Our
reigning monarch influenced the style of the
demonstrator fortunately had a good
day, the wealthy were able to travel and
speaking voice but we were without a
bring back with them knowledge of the arts
microphone and lights for the flowers on
and literature. In the absence of interior
stage. The afternoon was still a great success
designers, interiors were usually designed by
due to an excellent demonstration by Jenni
the architect or furniture maker, which
Baker. "Half an Acre... and the Rest" Her
enabled him to create a sympathetic
arrangements were in a window box, a
ambiance for his work. This field was a male
wooden box from the shed, a miniature
dominated area as women had very little
garden chair and an urn, all to represent her
stature until the twentieth Century. The
three acre garden which came with a farm
Baroque style 1685 – 1725 saw interior
house they bought six years ago and needing
design come to the fore in England along
a lot of work to become a 'garden'. She used
with a French designer called Daniel Marot,
a good selection of flowers which were
who is believed to be the first person to
raffled at the end before a cup of tea (kettles
create an interior with decoration, furniture
on the gas hob, still no power). September
and soft furnishings, which all co-ordinated.
8TH is Heather Shaw "Playing with colour".
During these times curtains and window
OCTOBER 13th -HOSTESS DAY will be a
treatments were seldom seen as the window
SPECIAL MEETING at 12-30pm, with
was too important a status symbol to be
JOHN CHENNELL a National
covered in any way. Bed hangings were
Demonstrator. Tickets are £10 non-members
always present, for the rich and poor as they
£8 members phone 01953 483247 or
were a source of warmth and privacy. The
881394, includes Buffet lunch, wine and
Georgian era saw window treatments evolve
coffee. Raffle of the arrangements.
from bed hangings, curtains were used to
was very successful until World War Two
which brought about many changes,
practical cheap housing was in demand and
utility furniture was issued as necessity. By
the 1950‘s flats and apartments were
practical and trendy, living areas became
smaller and compact, these shortcomings
were outweighed by the latest conveniences
including electricity, telephones and
constant hot water. Interiors were minimal
due to lack of space, and furniture had
practical combined functions, a wall unit
could be used as a room divider. Focus in
the sitting room changed with most homes
having a TV by the 1960‘s, which became
the predominant feature over the fireplace.
During the next three decades conversion of
industrial and commercial buildings
provided fashionable loft style living and
interiors, this minimalist style is very much
at the heart of interiors today with pale
wooden flooring, light painted walls and
contemporary furniture.
Jane Richards Interiors provides a
bespoke curtain making, soft furnishing
and interior design service, for any
enquiries please call her on 01953 885554
or sales@janerichards.co.uk
EAST ANGLIAN AIR AMBULANCE
LOTTERY WINNERS
Week 3 21.08.2009 £1,000 William Burrell
Aylmerton/Norwich £250 Miss A Ainscough
Southwold £100 Mrs S Moggan Haughley/
Stowmarket £100 Mrs Judith Golder Orford/
Woodbridge £100 Mrs Pearl Aldous Heartsease/
Norwich £100 Daphne Benn Grimston/King's Lynn
£100 Mrs Linda Crosby Watton/Thetford
Week 2 14.08.2009 £1,000 Mr David Warner
Felixstowe Suffolk £250 Mr & Mrs Ken Ashwell
Newmarket Suffolk £100 B & P Bullimore Cromer
Norfolk £100 Mrs Diane Wells Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk £100 J & C Watson Honingham Norfolk
£100 Mrs Pauline Freeman Old Costessey Norwich
Norfolk £100 Mrs Sue Roots Elmswell Bury St
Edmunds Suffolk
Week 01 07.08.2009 £1,000 James Earl Frettenham,
Norwich £250 Mr Maurice Smith Attlebridge,
Norwich £100 Mrs Gillian Ellis Ipswich £100 Mrs
Eve Hubbard Walsham le Willows, BSE £100 E
Allen Ely, Cambs £100 Mark&Louise Robertson
Dullingham, Newmarket £100 Mr Malcolm Smith
Fliwick, Bedford £50 Mr B Woodcock Cambridge
Week 53 31.07.2009 £1,000 Mrs Brenda Hamilton
Luton, Bedfordshire £250 Mrs Irene Kane Diss,
Norfolk £100 Mrs E Johnson £100 Mr E Barrow
Harleston, Norfolk £100 Peter Carpmael Southwold,
Suffolk £100 Jean Youngs Norwich, Norfolk £100
Mr & Mrs Smith Royston, Herts
The Wayland News Page 10
St Mary’s Church, Watton
HARVEST FESTIVAL CONCERT
Saturday 3rd October at 7.30pm with The Anglian Singers
Tickets £5.00 to include coffee and cake
Available from The Parish Office 01953 881252 or Adcock’s Shop
Country Cottage Stoves
At
D D Dodd & Son, Chapel Street, Shipdham
01362 820240
We have over 40 Multi Fuel and
Wood Burning Stoves on display
From a small stove to heat a small
room to stoves to heat a full central
heating system. Also multi fuel
cookers, stove pipe & liner.
Solid Fuel Merchants
We make regular deliveries in your area of
quality house coal and smokeless fuels.
Min delivery 4 x 50kg or 8 x 25kg
We also deliver to your door
Tablet, Granular & Block Salt
Multi purpose compost, Irish Moss Peat
Grow Bags and Bark. Ring for details on:
Tel 01362 820240
most upvc window and door locks
Mike’s LockSmiths
repaired or replaced
Locks for wooden doors and windows
supplied and fitted and repaired
Locked Out? Give me a call - I can help!
Contractor for Wayland Community High School
Tel/Fax 01953 882451
Mobile 0791 862 0452
WAYLAND SHOW 2009
HOME SECTION
Unfortunately, we did not have so many entries in the Home
Section this year. However, our marquee still looked great so a
big THANK YOU to everyone who did take part - all the crafts,
quilts and baking on display looked fantastic!
Come October, I will once again be thinking about the craft
categories for next year‘s Show - so watch this space! I will
publicise the new categories so you will have lots of time to get
multiple entries completed by the Show date!
Men, women and children are all invited to participate. This is a
FUN section of the Show and a very integral part of a
traditional agricultural show - it would be so sad to lose it
through lack of support. So come on men - show us what you‘re
made of - give us ladies some competition!
PROJECT LINUS Thanks for all the wonderful knitted and
crocheted blankets and sewn quilts you made for this
worthwhile charity. I am happy to report that 21 very sick
children will receive their very own ―comfort blanket‖ thanks to
all of you.
CAN YOU HELP? If you have any old wool/cotton fabric/3‖
quilting squares/ 2‖ quilting strips that you no longer require,
please consider donating them to us. All donations will be made
up into ―comfort blankets‖ which will be displayed at next
year‘s Show and then forwarded to Project Linus for
distribution. Please drop donations off at The Village Florist in
Watton or at Saham Toney Post Office.
CAN I HELP YOU? Are you interested in making a quilt for
Project Linus but have no idea where to start? Then please call
me as I am happy to offer FREE STARTER CLASSES in
quilting. It is very rewarding to complete a quilt for this charity
and it‘s a fun hobby too. Contact Lyn - 01953 883285.
DISCLAIMER: YOU WILL GET HOOKED!!!!!!!!!
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the pesky flies, next year we intend to
cover all the cakes with cling-film after the judging has been
completed.
*** THE HOME SECTION! IT‘S FUN! LET‘S USE IT
RATHER THAN LOSE IT! ***
WAYLAND HAPPY CIRCLE
We had a very good August meeting, 30 members including 2
new members . It is very encouraging for the committee to see
so many of you attending and we are doing our best to make the
meetings interesting and enjoyable. We welcome any
suggestions that you may have for speakers, outings, etc, or any
improvements that can be made to make our meetings more
interesting. IT‘S YOUR CLUB.
Sharon Kelvey, Deputy Governor, Wayland Prison, gave us a
very interesting talk on her career within the prison service and
how moving from prison to prison every five years gave her
wealth of experience.
Our next meeting will be held on the 6th September, at the
Watton Christian Community Centre, 2pm.
Our speaker will be Yvonne Harrold, her subject will be Watton
Station ! Hope to see you all there.
GILLIAN SHEPHARD
GUEST SPEAKER
WAYLAND WOMEN IN BUSINESS
We are delighted to announce The Right Honourable Gillian
Shephard as our guest speaker in September. Gillian was born
in Cromer and educated at North Walsham Girl‘s High School,
and St Hilda‘s College University of Oxford, gaining an MA
(BA) in modern languages. She became a school teacher and
later worked as an education inspector for Norfolk County
Council. In 1987 Gillian was elected to parliament for the
Conservative Party. Her ministerial career has varied from
Secretary of state for Employment, Minister of Agriculture, and
Secretary of State for Education. Gillian stepped down from the
House of Commons in 2005, later that year she was made a life
peer, becoming Baroness Shephard of Northwold. The
September lunch is being held at Broom Hall Saham Toney on
Wednesday 23rd September 12 noon – 2pm £13.50 per ticket
which includes a hot lunch, a glass of wine and tea or coffee
served with handmade truffles. Wayland Women in Business is
a networking group for women who aspire to run their own
businesses, who work or have worked in business and who seek
to return to work, all are welcome. The group enables women to
identify new business opportunities, increase self confidence
and self esteem, share ideas and mix with like minded people. If
you are a woman who wants to make a difference, please come
and join us.
Limited tickets available from Jane Richards 01953 885554
sales@janerichards.co.uk ~ Clare Rowling 01953 488993
clare@rowlingbuilding.co.uk ~ Ann Lusher
lusherann@yahoo.co.uk ~ Clair Rylands 01953880146
kingfishertax@btconnect.com
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE
CHECKS DURING KNOW
YOUR NUMBERS! WEEK
Total Health Pharmacy in Watton will be asking residents ‗Could
YOU be the one in three who has high blood pressure?‘ when it
offers free blood pressure checks as part of ―Know your Numbers!‖
week between the 7th and 13th September.
Know your Numbers! Week is the nation‘s biggest blood pressure
testing event run by UK charity the Blood Pressure Association
(BPA). This year the charity is asking ‗Could YOU be the one in
three?‘ because one in three adults in the UK has high blood
pressure. That‘s 16 million adults nationwide, and, worryingly,
more than five million of them are unaware they have the condition
because it has no obvious symptoms.
During last year‘s Know your Numbers! Week, 72 per cent of
people tested did not know their blood pressure numbers and almost
40 per cent of people had a high blood pressure reading.
Uncontrolled high blood pressure causes strokes, heart attack and
heart failure, and can also lead to kidney disease and dementia.
However, once detected, the condition can be successfully treated.
Total Health Pharmacy will be offering free blood pressure checks
at 14 Gregor Shanks Way, Watton, IP25 6FA and is open from 8am
until late, Monday to Sunday.
Geoff Ray, Pharmacist, said: ―The Blood Pressure Association‘s
Know Your Numbers! Week 2009 is a great opportunity for us to
raise awareness about the dangers of high blood pressure and the
importance of having regular checks. We hope local people will
come along to our Pressure Station for a free blood pressure check
so that they can know their numbers and, if they need to, we can
help them find out how to lower them.‖
Mike Rich, Executive Director of the Blood Pressure Association,
said: ―We are delighted that Total Health Pharmacy is taking part in
Know your Numbers! Week 2009 to help raise awareness about this
important health issue.
―During this year‘s campaign we are asking ‗Could YOU be the
one in three?‘ That‘s because one in three UK adults has high blood
pressure, yet a third of these are unknowingly putting themselves at
risk of stroke, heart attack and heart failure because they don‘t
know they have the condition.
―That‘s why we are urging all adults to take control and reduce their
risk of this silent killer by having a free blood pressure check during
Know your Numbers! Week. It's quick, free and painless and could
save your life.‖
To find out more about the campaign visit the Know your
Numbers! website at www.bpassoc.org.uk/kyn or call 020
8772 4994. If you have a question about high blood pressure
and would like to speak to someone over the phone, call the
Blood Pressure Association‘s Information Line on 0845 241
0989 (11am-3pm, Mon-Fri).
WEA - LEARNING
FOR PLEASURE
The Watton & District branch of the Worker‘s Educational
Association is offering a 10 week course on ―East Anglian Artists‖
with tutor Wanda Standley.
The course will start on Tuesday, 22 September from 2pm to
3.30pm at the Watton Christian Community Centre.
The cost of the course will be £50 but for those on means tested
state benefits the course will be FREE. Everyone aged 16 and over
is welcome. The are NO EXAMS to sit.
The course is an opportunity to study the beginnings of art in East
Anglia; the lives and works of the prominent painters,
Gainsborough, Cotman, Crome, Munnings, Seago etc. Exploring
underlying ideas which link these artists to the East Anglian
countryside. To join the course no previous experience or
qualification is necessary, just a willingness to learn.
The W.E.A. is committed to promoting learning for life on behalf of
adult learners. The topics covered are very diverse and a friendly
welcome is waiting. Why not join us? For further information
please telephone Audrey Donovan 01953 885208 or Sheila
Bingham 01953 882467 Reg. Charity No. 1112775
COFFEE MORNING AT
THREXTON CHURCH
There are some delightful villages to explore around Watton and no
better way to visit them than to call in at a coffee morning.
Threxton Church is holding a coffee morning from 10am - 12 noon
on Saturday, 12 September, so come along and find us - 2 miles
west of Watton off the B1108. There will be ―bring & buy‖, craft
and cake stalls. It‘s never too early to start looking for Christmas
presents and you don‘t know what gifts you might find. One thing
for sure is the kettle will be on for tea/coffee and delicious
homemade cakes will be on sale. Maybe you are taking part in the
Norfolk Churches Cycle Ride, then include Threxton on your
route, the ideal place to stop off for a rest.
 The Wayland News Page 11
YOUNG STARS SCHOOL OF DANCE SHOW LANDSCAPE GARDENING
Tim Luxton Established 1973
Patios ~ Paths ~ Fencing ~ Shingle Drives
Seeding ~ Turfing Etc.
Low Maintenance Gardens
Designed & Built

Photos and References always available

For a Quality Job & Free Quote
Phone Tim Luxton on 01603 880184
www.timluxtonlandscaping.co.uk

Students from the Young Stars School of Dance took to the floor again at Queen's Hall Watton on Sunday 12th July to perform
their 2nd Anniversary show. A variety of musical medleys were performed from popular shows including Mary Poppins, Annie
and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang along with Street Jazz, Modern, Lyrical, and Drama.
Principal Carol Purton and dance coach Lauren both agreed: "All our students have been working very hard and we are
proud of them all, the show was a tremendous success and the atmosphere was great. People commented on the variety of
dance styles and how professional the students looked on stage.‖

CARPETS, 3 PIECE SUITES

For further information on the Young Stars School of Dance contact Carol on 07887770082.

THE SURE START

OUTREACH TEAM
& LEATHER FURNITURE
Safely and Professionally Cleaned
As Outreach Workers we have been very busy visiting villages
in the Wayland area, bringing SureStart services to your
doorstep. So far we have visited Carbrooke, Saham Toney,
call Mike Barrett at Clean-Tech
Ashill, East Wretham, Great Cressingham and Great Hockham
For a FREE no obligation quotation
with activities out such as Stay and Play and Messy Mondays.
Messy Monday‘s has been a tremendous hit and it has been
lovely to see many regular faces. This session has used a
Telephone 01485 609 223
variety of resources including GelliBath, crazy soap, flubber, Tea, Coffee and Red Wine stains removed totally 100%
coconut bark, and even sugar puffs. Although this session, like Payment by major credit and debit cards welcome
its name, is very messy it is very popular with children, aiding
their creative and language development. From September
Messy Play will be on a Friday morning alternating between
the children‘s centre and East Wretham Village Hall.
Our summer sessions have received wonderful support and attendance and we hope this continues.
September will see a few changes to timetables. This is due to staffing and venue availability, and to respond to the changing needs of the
community. We have tried our hardest to ensure that this causes as little disruption as possible. We are looking forward to running our
new Stay and Play at Great Hockham Primary School on a Monday afternoon as well as working with Watton Library on Wednesday
mornings to offer a new session. We look forward to seeing you at our new sessions. Diane and Gemma. For more information please
contact us on 01953 880175 or pop in and see us at West Road, Watton, Norfolk, IP25 6AU

RICHMOND PARK GOLF CLUB

LADIES SECTION
On July 20th we played a Stableford winners were Div 1 Mary Wakeford,
Div 2 Diane Pitman, Div 3 Cherry Lawn. The 27th July dawned wet but not
cold for Captain versus Captain Match. We waited for the worst of the rain
to blow over and played it as a 9 hole competition and the Captains team was
victorious this year. A medal round was played on August 3rd winners were
Div 1 Ann Bell Div 2 Chris Bailey, Div 3 Cherry Lawn. August 10th was
our Lady Captain's day which was very well supported and due to the
meticulous attention to detail by our Lady Captain, Rosie Sutterby, was
thoroughly enjoyed by all, the golf was won by Chris Bailey, 2nd Zoe
Young, 3rd Lesley Matthews, 4th Margaret Middleton. Many other prizes
were presented, and flowers were presented to the Lady Captain afterwards.
Pictured are: Captains Day winner Chris Bailey and Captain Rosie Sutterby

North Pickenham Village Show

Saturday 12thand Sunday 13th September
At St Andrew’s Church North Pickenham
Doors open 2.30 pm, tea and cakes available
Sunday 4.00 pm prize giving and auction.
Come and visit our traditional village show, with competitive
classes for fruit, veg and flowers, baking and preserves,
art and craft.
Entrance 50p, programmes at the door.
All proceeds to St Andrew’s Church, North Pickenham .
The Wayland News Page 12
 136TH WAYLAND SHOW RESULTS
Results are given in the order 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
(where available)
SHEEP CLASSES
Rare Breeds
Class 1 Ewe Lamb: R&S Banks; L Newman; J
Thomsett; R&S Banks; L Compton
Class 2 Ram Lamb: L Newman; R&S Banks; J
Thomsett; A&V Compton; L Compton
Class 3 Shearling or older: R&S Banks; A&V
Compton; L Newman; J Thomsett; Mr & Mrs A
Henri
Class 4 Ram Shearling or older: R&S Banks; L
Newman; Mr & Mrs A Henri; R&S Banks; A&V
Compton
Class 5 Champion R&S Banks Oxford Down;
Reserve Champion L Newman Shropshire
Norfolk Horn
Class 6 Ewe Lamb: S Coke& K.Long; N&H Beaton;
S Coke&Klong; L Stephen; D Wathes
Class 7 Ram Lamb: S Coke&K Long;
Mr&Mrs D Bull; N&H Beaton; S Coke&K Long;
Mr&Mrs D Bull
Class 8 Ewe Shearling or older: L Stephen;
L Stephen; Mr&Mrs D Bull; S Coke & K Long;
S Coke&K Long
Class 9 Ram Shearling or older: S Coke & K Long;
N&H Beaton; L Stephen; L Stephen;
S Coke &K Long
Class 10 Champion L Stephen; Reserve
Champion S Coke & K Long
Any other British breed of sheep
Class 11 Ewe Lamb: R&S Banks; J Stone;
R Partridge; AR & J Smith; AR & J Smith
Class 12 Ram Lamb: E J Cresswell; R&S Banks;
R&S Banks; Cameron&Skinner; AR & J smith
Class 13 Ewe Shealing or older: E J Cresswell;
AR & J Smith; R Partridge; AR & J Smith; J Stone
Class 14 Ram Shearling or older: R Partridge;
E J Cresswell; J Stone; Elliott&Woods; J Stone
Class 15 Champion E J Creswell Hampshire
Down; Reserve Champion E J Creswell
Hampshire Down
Southdown
Class 16 Ewe Lamb: S&J Hutley; AReadhead-
Higgins; E J Creswell; A Allen; S & J Hutley
Class 17 Ram Lamb: S & J Hutley; S & J Hutley;
A Allen; E J Creswell; L Newman
Class 18 Ewe Shearling or older: L Newman;
A Allen; S & J Hutley; E J Creswell; S & J Hutley
Class 19 Ram Shearling or older: A Allen;
S&J Hutley; S&J Hutley; S&J Hutley; S&J Hutley
Class 20 Champion L Newman Reserve
Champion S & J Hutley
Continental Breeds of sheep
Class 21 Ewe Lamb: E M Spratt; J McInnesSkinner;
S Amoss; J McInnesSkinner; S Amoss
Class 22 Ram Lamb: S Amoss; J McInnesSkinner;
E M Spratt; J McInnesSkinner; S Amoss
Class 23 Ewe Shearling or older: J McInnesSkinner;
S Amoss; E M Spratt; E M Spratt; S Amoss
Class 24 Ram Shearling or older: J McInnesSkinner;
E M Spratt; S Rogers; J McInnesSkinner; C White
Class 25 Champion J McInnes Skinner; Reserve
Champion S Amoss
Commercial sheep and butchers lambs
Class 26 Single commercial ewe No entries
(lamb at foot)
Class 27 Pair of comm. Ewes: S Amoss; I Knight
Class 28 Pair of crossbred lambs: Collinson;
S Morter; Collinson; Cameron &Skinner; Collinson
Class 29 Lamb pure breed: S Amoss; E M Spratt;
C White; E M Spratt; S Amoss
Class 30 Lamb Rare Breed: L Newman; S Coke &
K Long; L Newman; L Stephen
Class 31 Champion S Amoss; Reserve Champion
Collinson
Whitefaced Woodland
Class 32 Ewe lamb: J Taylor; D Perfitt; D Perfitt
Class 33 Ram lamb: A Lewsey; D Perfitt; J Taylor
Class 34 Ewe Shearling or older: J Taylor;
A Lewsey; D Perfitt; D Perfitt; D Perfitt
Class 35 Ram Shearling or older: J Taylor;
A Lewsey; D Perfitt
Class 36 Champion J Taylor; Reserve Champion
A Lewsey
CLASS 37 SUPREME INTERBREED SHEEP
CHAMPIONSHIP : E J Cresswell Hampshire;
L Stephen Norfolk Horn
Class 38 Group of 3 pure breed: E M Spratt (Texel);
AR & J Smith (Jacob); S&J Hutley (Southdown); S
Amoss (Dutch Texel); J McInnesSkinner (Bleu de
Maine)
Class 39 Group of 3 rare breeds: J Taylor(Whitfaced
Show Champion of Champions:
M J Kiddy & Son - Large White Sow – Withersfield Royal Catalina 19
woodland); N&H Beaton (Norfolk Horn);
L Newman (Shropshire); J Thomsett (Greyface
Dartmoor); R&S Banks (Oxford Down)
Class 40 Junior Young Handler: Katie Beaton; ?;
Banks
Class 41 Inter Young Handler: Andrew Hutley;
Hamish Beaton; James Spratt
Class 42 Senior Young Handler: Alice Partridge;
Kirsty Barrett; Lorie Newman; Sophie Hutley;
Russell White
CATTLE CLASSES
Any Continental Beef Breed
Class 1 Heifer b.after01/08: Barwood&Padfield;
Brailes Livestock; RPartridge & Son;
Barwood&Padfield
Class 2 Heifer b. 01/07-12/07: Barwood & Padfield;
Moores Livestock
Class 3 Cow in calf or milk: DC & SR Wharton;
Moores Livestock; Barwood & Padfield
Class 4 Young bull b.after 01/08: Moores Livestock
Class 5 Champion DC &SR Wharton; Reserve
Champion Barwood & Padfield
Class 6 Group of 3: Barwood & Padfield; Moores
Livestock
Any Other Traditional Beef Breeds
Class 7 Heifer b.after01/08: Barwood & Padfield;
A Brown
Class 8 Heifer b.01/07-12/07: Cockley Cley
Livestock; F Key
Heifer Champion Cockley Cley Livestock
Reserve Champion Barwood & Padfield
Class 9 Cow in calf or milk; Hawstead Lodge;
F Key; Barwood & Padfield; Cockley Cley
Livestock
Class 10 Young Bull b.after 01/08: A Brown;
C R Delamore; A Brown; Cockley Cley Livestock
Class 11 Champion A Brown; Reserve Champion
Cockley Cley Livestock
Class 12 Group of 3: Hawstead Lodge
Commercial Beef Breeds
Class 13 Steers over550kg: Barwood& Padfield;
Barwood& Padfield; Bruce Woodward; C Collins;
Brailes Livestock
Class 14 Steers under 550kg: C Collins; Barwood&
Padfield; C J Reeve; GJH Rainey
Class 15 Heifers over 550kg: G & H Blythe;
C Collins; Mrs R Parker; Barwood & Padfield
Class 16 Heifers under 550kg: Brailes Livestock;
Mrs R Parker; Barwood & Padfield; C J Reeve
Class 17 Champion G & H Blythe; Reserve
Champion Barwood & Padfield
British Simmental
Class 18 Heifer b.after 01/08: Mrs H Clarke;
S&D Abram Farms
Class 19 Heifer b. 01/07-12/07: T&S Morter; Mrs H
Clarke; S&D Abram Farms
Class 20 Cow in calf or milk: T&S Morter
Class 21 Young Bull b.after01/08: Mrs H Clarke
Class 22 Champion T&S Morter; Reserve
Champion Mrs H Clarke
Class 23 Pairs from 1 exhibitor: Mrs H Clarke;
S&D Abram Farms
Red Polls
Class 24 Heifer b.after01/08: P Websdale
Class 25 Heifer born 01/07-12/07: R Brookes; Tilly
Grint; P Websdale
Class 26 Cow in calf/milk: P Websdale
Class 27 Young bull b.after01/08: Sarah Barnes
Class 28 Champion R Brookes; Reserve
Champion P Websdale
Class 29 Group of 3: P Websdale
Dexter
Class 30 Bull b. after 01/08: K&C James
Class 31 Calf under 12 mths: Mr & Mrs P Claxton;
K&C James
Class32 Heifer under 18 mths: P Brind; K&C James;
P Brind; P Davison; Mr&Mrs PR Claxton
Class 33 Cow/heifer in calf: P Brind; K&C James;
Mr&Mrs PR Claxton; PDavison
Class 34 Cow/heifer in milk: K&C James
Class 35 Champion P Brind; Reserve Champion
Mr & Mrs P R Claxton
Highlands
Class 36 Heifer b.after 01/08: J Ayres; GJH Rainey
Class 37 Heifer b. 01/07-12/07: J Ayres;
GJH Rainey
Class 38 Cow in calf/milk: GJH Rainey; TD Clark
Class 39 Young bull b. after 01/08: J Ayres;
TD Clark
Class 40 Champion J Ayres; Reserve Champion
GJH Rainey
Class 41 Group of 3: J Ayres; GJH Rainey
Young Handler Beef
Class 42 Handler u.12yrs: Lara Cakebread
Class 43 Handler 12-21 yrs: Jade Lanham; Ruby
Wright
Young Handler Dairy
Class 44 Junior Handler: Henry Stanford; George
Rout; Harry Bolderston
Class 45 Inter Handler: Laura Rout; Josie Crook;
Ben Jarvis; Marcus Doig; Emma Crook
Class 46 Senior Handler: Emily Rout; Lucy Brigham
Class 47 Junior Calf: Robert Paterson; Robert
Paterson; RC Rout & Sons; P&A Barrell & Son;
C Bolderston
Class 48 Inter Calf: RC Rout & Sons; P&A Barrell
& Son; Robert Paterson; Robert Paterson
Class 49 Senior Calf: P&A Barrell &Son; P&A
Barrell & Son
Class 50 Champion Calf Robert Paterson;
Reserve Champion R C Rout & Sons
Class 51 Champion Handler Laura Rout; Emily
Rout; Henry Stanford
Supreme Championship of Beef Interbreed -
Champion A Brown; Reserve Champion DC & SR
Wharton
South Devons
Class 52 Heifer b.after01/08: Malthouse Livestock;
J&E Archer; Miss CA Hanton; J& E Archer
Class 53 Heifer b.01/07-12/07: J&E Archer;
Malthouse Livestock; Malthouse Livestock;
C Riseborough
Class 54 Cow in calf/milk: S&J Cooke; Miss
S Cooke
Class55 -
Class 56 Champion J & E Archer; Reserve
Champion S & J Cooke
Class 57 Pair from 1 exhibitor: Malthouse Livestock;
J & E Archer
PIG CLASSES
Class 1 White Sow: MJ Kiddy & Son; David Finch;
M&E Edgar-Bakers
Class 2 Coloured Sow: A M Long; P Churchyard;
Jo Wykes-Sneyd
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Class 3 White Gilt: M&E Edgar-Bakers;
David Finch; David Finch
Class 4 Coloured Gilt: Carol Knights; MJ Kiddy &
Son; P Churchyard
Class 5 White maiden gilt: MJ Kiddy & Son;
M&E Edgar-Bakers; David Finch
Class 6 Coloured maiden gilt: Jo Wykes-Sneyd;
Jimmys Farm; P Churchyard
Class 7 Pair of pork pigs: PD &GS Mortimer
Class 8 Pair of cutter pigs: PD & GS Mortimer
Class 9 Pair of bacon pigs: PD & GS Mortimer
Class 10 Pork pig: PD & GS Mortimer;
PD & GS Mortimer
Class 11 Cutter pig: PD & GS Mortimer;
PD& GS Mortimer
Class 12 Bacon pig: PD& GS Mortimer;
PD & GS Mortimer David Finch-Welsh
Champion White Pig MJ Kiddy & Son (Large
White); Reserve Champion M & E Edgar-Bakers
(British Lop)
Champion Coloured Pig A M Long (Saddleback);
Reserve Champion Carol Knights (Gloucester
Old Spot)
Champion Commercial Pig P D & GS Mortimer
Reserve Champion PD & GS Mortimer
SUPREME PIG OF SHOW
Champion M J Kiddy & Son (Large White);
Reserve Champion A M Long (Saddleback)
Young Handler: Fred Edgar; Izzi Edgar; Justin
Belltye; Callum Dodds
WATERFOWL SECTION
Judged by Ralph Sargeant, from Cambridgeshire.
CHAMPION WATERFOWL - Mr Paul Hayes from
Luton, Beds, with a Saxony Duck.
RESERVE CHAMPION WATERFOWL - Mr Leon
Smith & Miss Christy Brewster from Great
Yarmouth, Norfolk, with a Mallard Callduck.
BEST CALLDUCK - Mr Leon Smith & Miss
Christy Brewster from Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
BEST INDIAN RUNNER - Mr R J Rolph, from
Lakenheath, Suffolk.
BEST GOOSE - Mr M C Walker, from Dereham,
Norfolk.
BEST APPLEYARD DUCK - Mr P Hayes, from
Luton, Beds.
BEST JUNIOR - Maxwell Eagle, form North
Pickenham, Norfolk, with a Callduck.
EGG & POULTRY SECTION
Judged by Robin Elfleet, from Norfolk.
CHAMPION EGG - Mr M C Walker, from
Dereham, Norfolk.
RESERVE CHAMPION EGG - Mr N Drewery,
from Brandon, Suffolk.
BEST NORFOLK GREY - Mr I Simpson, from
Saham Toney, Norfolk.
BEST IXWORTH - Mr I Simpson, from Saham
Toney, Norfolk.
PIGEON SECTION
Judged by Colin Jeckell from Worstead, Norfolk.
CHAMPION PIGEON - Sally Hustler from
Stanstead, Essex, with a Frillback.
RESERVE CHAMPION - Malcolm Smith,
Newmarket, Suffolk, with a West of England
Tumbler.
HORTICULTURAL SECTION
Best in show - S Saini
Best in vegetable section - S Saini
Best in flower section - S Saini
Best in pot plant section - S Roberts
Best overall points score in vegetable section -
R Couzens
Best overall points score in flower section - S Saini
Scarecrow competition Adult Section S Basham
Junior Section E Rowling
Schools Competition – design a recycling poster for
Wayland – Winner Grace Chapman aged 10 –
Parkers Primary School, Saham Toney
Home Section (1st 2nd 3rd)
Cookery
1lb jar 3 fruit Marmalade: S Rooke; Mrs Margaret
Fitzgerald; Mrs Margaret Fitzgerald
Victoria Sandwich cake: F Wells; Mrs Angela
Rowling; Mrs Alex Brown
10 Cheese Straws: S Rooke; Mrs Alex Brown; Miss
D Pengelley
Taditional Apple pie: Mrs Margaret Fitzgerald;
Mavis Axman; Miss D Pengelley
Cookery Overall Winner S Rooke
Craft Section
Handmade Craft Item: Pete Davis; Suzanne Lake;
Pauline Rolph
Stitchwork: Anne Davis; S Muffitt; Pauline Rolph
Knitted Toy: Miss D Pengelley; Diane Sculfer; Miss
D Pengelley
Quilted Item: Jenny Mounter; Suzanne Lake; Anne
Davis
Craft Overall Winner Pete Davis
Project Linus Winner Ray Godsiff
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Reflections on the 136th Wayland Show

Mr Kevin Bowes,
Charles Carter Master of Show President
Class 40 Champion Highland - J Ayres
West Norfolk Foxhounds
parading the hounds.

Mid Norfolk Gundogs Judging the Cattle Classes

Youngsters taking part in a mad-cap contest against the racing terriers of Cyril the Squirrel
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THE 136TH WAYLAND SHOW
WHAT A DAY!
The 136th Wayland Show held at Watton at the beginning of August looks to have been one of the
most successful shows in recent times with fantastic weather and record numbers of people
attending. The President Kevin Bowes remarked on the ‗exceptional standard of livestock entries‘
and said in his memory it was the ‗best Show ever‘ with an even wider variety of trade stands,
attractions and main ring events. He thanked the public for their huge support and noted that
people had travelled from across East Anglia and further. He also recognised the dedication of the
local volunteers who work hard throughout the year to make the day a success. One example of
the generosity of people on the day was an impromptu raffle held in the Home Section for the Light
Dragoons which raised £500. A new addition to the Show this year was the Education and Schools
Marquee which proved to be very popular with visitors.
A visitor from Canada remarked that it was ‗a superb show‘ ‗We have not been to anything like it
before. Everything on sale is of a high quality. It‘s a real country show‘
All proceeds from the Wayland Show will go to local charities and it is anticipated that this year
because of the increase in numbers attending
there will be more funds to allocate. As one
Committee member put it ‘Way to go,
Wayland! We asked and you answered. Our
community really cares! Thank you!’
SUPPORTING
WAYLAND
BUSINESSSES
THE WAYLAND PARTNERSHIP
Since it was formed, the Wayland Partnership
has supported the Wayland business
community in a variety of ways including the
well received e-mail Information Bulletins
which are issued regularly to over 350 local
businesses.
This is a free service and the bulletins are
targeted towards the self employed, sole
traders, owners or managers of small
businesses. Intended to cover all the issues
involved with the small business environment,
they bring you the latest news, tips, hints and
tricks. From getting a web presence to changes
in legislation, the bulletins bring information,
FUN FOR ALL DURING LEARN TO DANCE -
THE SURE START CLASSES EVERY
CHILDREN’S CENTRE WEEK WEDNESDAY NIGHT!!
National Sure Start Children‘s Centre week
Come and join Sandra Boatman and John Scallan
runs 14th - 18th September and during the
at their dance classes – have fun and get fit too!
week we will be working hard to bring
Every week we dance at Wells Cole Community
something a bit different to our usual sessions.
Centre in Saham Toney– (except on Bingo nights
Our theme for the week will be ‗Healthy Body,
when we move to Carbrooke Village Hall - this is
Healthy Mind‘. During the week all money
always the 3rd week of the month).
taken from sessions and activities will be
You can either learn Ballroom and Latin at 7.00,
donated to the British Heart Foundation.
or you might like to try Modern Jive from 8.00
For children: During our outreach Stay and
till 10.00 – some of our pupils do both!
Plays we will be making healthy fruit salads
The Ballroom/Latin class opened for new
and getting physical through music and
beginners in January this year, and is now
dance. We are planning to plant up our new
suitable for those who can manage to get round
garden containers with vegetables at our
the floor in the Waltz, Quickstep and Cha Cha
Stay and Play at the centre. Our new session
Cha – we also cover Social Foxtrot, Rumba and
‗Toddler time‘ at Watton Library (10.00-
Rock Jive. It‘s generally best to have a partner for
10.45 on a Wednesday) will have a fun
this class as there are currently no ―spares‖!
healthy living theme. During Thursday
However, if you want to learn to dance and
afternoon‘s Baby Weigh and Play we will be
don‘t have a partner, perhaps Modern Jive is
making tasty smoothies.
for you. This two-hour class started nearly 2
On Friday we are holding a special Teddy
years ago and is always open to both beginners
Bear‘s Picnic and toddler toddle. Come along
at 12.30pm with a healthy packed lunch and
and improvers. You can come along on your
own, in a couple or even as a group – the
your favourite teddy for a fun afternoon!
Our week of activities is not just about the
atmosphere is friendly, relaxed and fun –great
music and a wonderfully versatile dance to
children! On Monday afternoon we will be
learn – what could be better!
holding a Jobs and Training Fair between
Modern jive is a mixture of several dance
12.30 and 2.30pm at the centre. Please do
rhythms including Jive and Salsa and can be
come along and find out more about the
danced to most types of music, which makes it
opportunities available in the Wayland area.
really useful for weddings and parties. It‘s
For parents/ carers: On Tuesday evening we
relatively simple to learn – there are
will be holding a ‗Pampered Parents‘
approximately 20 beginner moves which can be
evening between 6.30 and 8.00pm. Entry
put together in any order to make a different
will be just £1. Join us for a fun relaxed
dance every time, and it takes about 6 weeks to
evening with stalls including Body Shop,
cover them all.
Pampered Chef and local beauty therapists.
At the Jive Club our classes follow the same
If you would like a stall then please contact
format: as you come in there is a short time
the centre.
before the first lesson for general dancing (called
We would love to see you all at our special
―freestyle‖) and then the first lesson takes
activities during this celebratory week. If you
approximately 20minutes.
haven‘t visited us before then please come
We encourage people to change partners during
along to find out more. For more information
the class as it benefits everyone, but especially

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‘PRAYER OF THE HEART’
Comprising Christian Meditation bi-monthly
Massage Treatments worship and bi-monthly spiritual book group.
For those seeking reflective prayer, midweek
Swedish Massage and worship with a more reflective and
contemporary feel, and those who enjoy
Hot Stone Massage exploring their faith by reading spiritual books
old and new.
Appointments available at
Christian Meditation held in Watton Methodist
Church Vestry Monday 7th September at
BROOM HALL 7.45pm following the teaching of the World
Community for Christian Meditation. (No
Country Hotel meditation on 21st September)
Spiritual Journey Book Club meets in the
Saham Toney ‗Willow House pub‘ on Monday 28th
Your Local Three Star Hotel September at 7.45pm
Monday Evening Worship‘ will be held in the
Vestry on Monday 26th October at 7.45pm in
the vestry led by members of the Prayer of the
Heart Team
These Watton Methodist Church events are
open to all and we hope to see you there. For
more information telephone 07732 972923 or
Telephone: 01953 882125 visit our web page on the church website,
www.broomhallhotel.co.uk www.wattonmethodist.btik.com
NOTES FROM
ASHILL GARDEN
CLUB
The Garden Club‘s meeting at the Ashill
Community Centre on the 20th August was a
social occasion, incorporating a table top
flower show, and additionally, concerning
itself with the election of Officers for the
year 2009/2010.
One member swept the board at the table top
flower show (which included any plant,
flower or vegetable). Her yellow Dahlia and
large pink geranium were voted Best in
Show, winning for her a bottle of wine and a
voucher to cover Dinner for two at the
Waggon & Horses, Griston. We must take
this opportunity to thank Scott Curry for
providing 25% of this prize and the Garden
Club Secretary, John Vincent for providing
the rest.
The Committee for 2009/2010 was proposed
and seconded, as follows: John Vincent,
(Secretary) Audrey Connor (Treasurer),
Eileen Page (Show Manager) and Gloria
Canham. Susan Luff was elected to the
Committee.
Club fees were collected, and members were
reminded that the 17th September meeting
promises to be interesting, comprising a talk
by Tony Goode on Alpines.
Members are encouraged to bring along
friends, who may try the club twice in a year
at a cost of only £1.00 per visit.
As always, a reminder that the meeting dates
for 2009 always take place on a Thursday at
230pm, and are: 17th September, 15th
October, 12th November and 10th
December.
This class is followed by another freestyle
session (a time to practice) and anyone can ask
anyone to dance! We‘ll be on hand to help and
dance with you too.
The second lesson covers improver moves—
aimed at the improvers—but we always offer a
revision of the basic moves at the end of the
evening. Then it‘s freestyle for the rest of the
night!
With the current emphasis on everyone getting fit
and healthy through dance, this is a great
opportunity to do just that – and it‘s right on your
doorstep!
The Ballroom/Latin class costs £4.25, the Jive is
£5.00. You can contact Sandra (Fellow IDTA) on
01953 455500 or visit the websites
www.simplydance.net
or www.thejiveclubnorfolk.co.uk
Come and join us soon and make dancing part of
your life!
WAYLAND &
DISTRICT MENTAL
HEALTH CARERS
GROUP
A new group will be starting on Wednesday,
23 September for carers of people who have
Mental Health problems, be it a family
member, a neighbour or a friend. We will be
meeting at the Christian Community Centre
from 2 - 4pm.
The meetings will be friendly, welcoming and
confidential, with refreshments. It is hoped
Mental Health carers will be able to relax and
spend a couple of hours with others who do the
same.
Further information is available from Helen
884713 or Alan 01603 432457. Look out for
the posters in the town.

ROBERT WOLFE AT THE
QUEENS HALL
As a 14-year old school boy and budding organist Robert Wolfe
visited the Thursford Collection in Norfolk and approached
founder George Cushing to ask if he could play the Mighty
Wurlitzer Organ. Mr Cushing happily agreed, as he was already
aware of Roberts‘s musical talent that gesture was to lead to a
relationship between Robert and Thursford that has continued for
over 30 years. Little did Robert realise at that time but that brief
encounter was to be the start of a long career entertaining the
summer visitors at Thursford. Before he took up the full-time post
as resident organist, Robert, at the age of 16, became the youngest
musician to join the team playing at the famous Tower Ballroom
in Blackpool, home of ―Mr. Blackpool‖, the late Reginald Dixon.
Incidentally, Robert played for Reg Dixon‘s 80th Birthday party
held at Thursford. He remained there, seated at the world famous
Wurlitzer in Blackpool until he was 19 returning to the Norfolk
Museum occasionally for one-off concert appearances. In 1981
John Cushing offered Robert the role as the solo regular or
resident organist, a first for both Thursford and Robert. Having
been part of the team for three years of what was essentially the
British home of the Wurlitzer, it was a tough decision to make,
but the past 29 years have proved it was a wise choice to leave the
Premier Northern Seaside resort and head back to Norfolk.
During the winter months Norfolk‘s ―King of the Keys‖ travels
the UK extensively giving concerts on a Lowrey Electronic Organ
supplied by Allens Music of Gt. Yarmouth. On this coming
winter tour Robert will be using the brand new top of the range
Lowrey Prestige Concert Organ. The first public appearance on
this sensational instrument will be at The Queens Hall, Watton on
Sunday 4th October at 2.00pm Tickets are available from
Adcocks, High Street, Watton, Priced £7.50, Tel 01953 881248
WATTON FESTIVAL 2009
October 23rd to October 31st, 2009
As I write this report our band of helpers are busy delivering
this year‘s Festival programme to each household in Watton
and the surrounding district. Please take the trouble to read it
as I am sure that there will be an event of interest to you.
Elsewhere in the Wayland News there is an informative article
on the purchase of tickets. The Tourist Information Centre will
be selling tickets in September and October or alternatively
you can post or deliver your requirements to Wayland Hall.
Tickets are already in demand and I predict that there will be a
huge demand for tickets
for the evening
production of The Good
Old Days so an early
p u r c h a s e i s
recommended.
Also, there is a lot of
interest in Chris Smith
and the String of Pearls
Orchestra. This is not
really surprising when
you consider that this is
a rare opportunity to hear the Big Band Sound from a first
class professional orchestra. If you don‘t believe me go to
www.stringofpearls.co.uk
Application forms for Junior Startime are available from
Jenny Mann 881054. It would be appreciated if you could
register your interest in this event as early as possible to help
Jenny deal with the organisation of the Show. It is always a
well attended event but much of the activity is crowded round
just a few days or even hours before the ―off‖ and there is
really no need. It is hoped that participants will already be
practicing to maintain the high standard we have had in the
last few years.
Anyone interested in getting involved in the Art Project may be
just in time. Give Judy or Heather a ring on 882613 or 882572.
Just a reminder that there is a special discount available for
those loyal supporters who wish to attend most or all of the
events. For £40 you can buy one ticket for each of the events -
a considerable saving. For the price of a West End ticket you
can see every event!
Visit our Website on http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/wattonarts It
has detailed information regarding all the events in the
Festival and should answer any query you might have.
As usual I will sign off with the comment that if you have any
queries, suggestions, criticisms, advice, views or whatever about
the Festival please contact me on 884044. If I don‘t know the
answer I know a man who does!
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WE’VE DONE IT AT LAST!
After much hard work and support from the community, Wayland
Radio is live and full time on 107.3fm from Friday 28th August, the
first of its type in East Anglia
The process began around 5 years ago, during which time 2 broadcast
studios have been built, the
building has been
refurbished and a team of
volunteers has been trained
and taken part in 5 very
successful short term
licences. Our recent lottery
grant has paid for new
transmission equipment
and a bespoke aerial. Our
signal will be much, much stronger than ever before.
We have had so much support during the build up to this momentous
time, from local authorities, communities, organisations and individuals
and we are looking forward to serving our community in a unique and
special way.
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CAR BOOT
Holme Hale Playing Field & Pavilion
Sunday Sept. 6th 10am
£5 per car/£8 per van outside - Bring your
own table. £5 inside with table provided -
Limited space so book early!
Refreshments available
Tel. 01760 440525 or 01760
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bookings advisable at all times
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NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR WEST TREFOIL GUILD
NORFOLK TEENAGERS SUCCESS FOR TEENAGE
CANCER TRUST
The launch of the project to raise funds for the
Teenage Cancer Trust in May 2009 has been
met with outstanding success so far. We can
report that at the launch meeting on 21st May
the sum of £72.05 was handed over direct to
the TCT. On the same evening our sister
Trefoil Guild from Feltwell donated £125.
Thanks also to the generous gift from the
Watton & District Rotary Club of £100.00, and
a superb sum of £100 from 1st Watton Guides
(who have been associated with the project
from the start), and a ploughman‘s lunch at
Ashill arranged by Pam Wilkins (£328.43) and
a Coffee morning at Ovington arranged by
Pansy Westwood (£184.10). The total sum
raised so far is £909.58
YES AND THERE’S MORE
ON TARGET TO REACH £1000
The Trefoil Guild has arranged ‗An
International Pudding Evening‘ to be held at
Teenagers in West Norfolk now have the opportunity to enjoy everything the Air Cadet the Watton Christian Community Centre on
Organization has to offer with the opening of 864 (Marham) Detached Flight. The brand new unit, Thursday 15th October, commencing at 7.00
the first to open in Norfolk and Suffolk Wing in over twenty years, recently opened its doors and p.m. This is to be the final fund raising event
admitted six new cadets. The Flight meets every Monday night at the Youth Activities Centre at for our ‗Changing the World Girlguiding
RAF Marham between 7.15 and 9.30pm. Centenary project‘.
The new Detached Flight Commander, Flt Lt Tony Hall said, ―Starting this unit from scratch is a Tickets in advance if possible please at £2.50
great opportunity, not only for the Corps but for the young people of Marham as well. With the each, available from Janet Selvey 882453,
Irene French 882762 or Maurice Cornelius
support of RAF Marham and 864 (Watton) Squadron we look forward to becoming thriving
members of the local community." 885684, or just turn up on the night and pay at
The Detached Flight offers the full remit of air cadet activities and the cadets have wasted no time the door.
in getting to grips with the basics of drill, initial expedition training and the history of the ATC. You are invited to come to this event and thus
During the summer the DF cadets have been undertaking a first aid course and started their radio pledge your support to the TCT, and help us
build a special unit for Teenagers at
training and preparation for the Wing swimming championships.
Flt Lt Michael Edney, CO of the Flight‘s parent Squadron at Watton said, ―The unit at RAF Addenbrookes.
A range of delightful puddings for your taste
Marham is open to anyone between the ages of 13 and 18 and you do not need to live at RAF
Marham to join. Anyone interested in joining either as a cadet or staff member should contact me buds will be available. Tea and coffee will be
by e-mail on oc.864@aircadets.org or by attending at the Youth Activities Centre, RAF Marham on served. There will also be a raffle. Maurice
Cornelius 885684
a Monday evening. Come and join the fun.‖
Ltd.
ASHILL BOWLS CLUB
Lady President's Day was held recently at Ashill Bowls Club
to which President - Jackie Taylor - invited several members
of the Norfolk Women's Bowls Association. Pictured (left)
from left to right are, Brenda Whitehead (Competition
Secretary), Val Gibson (Treasurer), Jackie, Christine Webb
(President of the NWBA) and Vice President Ann Read).
Right on cue the heavens opened and since our green was
awash it was quickly decided that all the invited teams would
play on Ashill's indoor green instead. Much hilarity ensued as
of course bowling inside is so very different to bowling on
grass and the ladies soon had a row of bowls sitting at the side
of the rinks having bowled them into the ditches. After a very
enjoyable afternoon a splendid buffet was provided by the
Ashill Ladies for all the teams followed by speeches from
Presidents Jackie and Christine.
NORFOLK CHURCHES
TRUST SPONSORED
CYCLE RIDE
Saturday 12th September 9am 5pm. Ashill, Carbrooke,
Ovington, Saham Toney and Watton Parish Churches,
Watton and Saham Hills Methodist Churches and Watton
On your PVCu Replacement Pentecostal Church will be open to welcome cyclists who
are taking part in this annual event. Funds raised from the
Windows, Doors and cycle ride are divided half to the Norfolk Churches Trust
Sunlounges. and half to an individual church of your choice. If you are
interested in an enjoyable and productive day cycling the
Plus!We have no pushy sales Norfolk Countryside and visiting churches then please
reps, all appointments are contact St Mary‘s Church Parish Office 01953 881252 ,
undertaken by Watton Methodist Church Office 07732 972923 or the
Pentecostal Church 01953 882424 for further details.
Ray Harman(Proprietor)
SAHAM W.I. JUMBLE SALE
SATURDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER 10-12 noon
Unit B, Yaxham Rd, Wells Cole Community Centre, Bell Lane, Saham Toney
Dereham Clothes, Bric-a-Brac, Toys, Books, Tea, Coffee
(behind Halfords)
Entrance 30p
Jumble can be collected by telephoning 01953 884880
Proceeds to Saham W.I. Charity No. 1018277

HAIR TODAY
GONE TOMORROW?
By Lindsay Keir Wise
There is a time in a man's life that he should
be looking after his hair. This thought came
to me when someone on the TV was going
on about the rise in the elderly population
and to my surprise it turned
out that he was referring
to those over 65!
Now I am a man
whose bus pass is
written on
parchment and
allows me a free
ride on any
p a s s i n g
stagecoach.
Nevertheless,
while otherwise
considered to be
on e wi th fe w
attributes, I can truthfully say that I have a
head of hair that brings admiring glances
whenever I look in the mirror. Many of my
contemporaries look down on me from a
height of five foot nine but whose haircut
stops at 5ft 6". Not me. It may be that I am
further along the evolutionary chain. I'm not
sure in which direction, and it's a pity that
Charles Darwin isn't still about so that I
could consult him on the matter. But, when
it comes to my hair, my only worry is that
perhaps I should be worrying more.
Tonsorial conservation is an important
matter, especially if one has what might be
designated an area of outstanding natural
beauty, so I took myself off to browse the
shelves of our local chemist.
The answer, I was sure, lay in the brand of
shampoo that I should be using, but I must
confess that as a man unused to the ways of
the modern world, I was more confused than
educated. No doubt the various attributes are
clinically proven as they say. Do I need
Enhanced Layers? Glowing Velvety
Brunette? Anti-frizz?
A caffeine shampoo will tone and moisturise
my hair and give true confidence, it says. Do
I need vital oils and Vitamin B5 or Vit E
with Almonds? Shock waves? Gravity
defying?
I just don't know.
On a more sombre note I could have the
Damage Rescue Hair-loss Pre-treatment, or
the Hair-loss Tonic (£19 .99p – Ouch!) I
think I would pass The Hair-loss Serum
priced at £29.99p. Serum? I just wouldn't
know where to squirt it. Of course there
were natural products – the old favourite Tea
Tree Oil, Aloe Vera (How are You) Juicy
Green Apple, 'Free-me freesia', - and, would
ya believe- Strawberries & Cream? But fear
not. All is not lost if your head comes
through the top of your haircut. There's 'Sun
Glow' or 'Subtle Bronze' and even 'No
Streaks Bronze' to make you a more
interesting person. Preferable, I suppose, to
'Mr Sheen' that seems to be the product of
choice.
I made for the door passing a batch of
Pantene products, which I'd seen advertised
on the telly. I had always assumed that these
were something you stuck down your
trousers, but what do I know?
My previous experience with shampoo has
been with "You can finish this one off,
dear," said with the customary generosity of
the dear lady of the house, whose search for
the perfect shampoo has been lifelong.
Consequently, on my personal shelf in the
bathroom cupboard there were up to a dozen
bottles containing varying amounts of the
precious liquid. The chemical attributes of
these were quite unknown to me because the
are invariably printed in dark green letters
and an even darker green background, and of
course, one doesn't wear one's glasses in the
shower - I just put my hand out and selected
one at random. Obviously this casual
approach was not going to bring about the
perfection I was after, so I hit on a cunning
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plan to optimise all the clinically proven
benefits. I selected the largest bottle and ROTARY ROUNDUP
poured the contents of all the others into it. The Watton Rotary Club had a stand at the Wayland Show (2nd August), where we
Why didn't I think of this before? I gave the demonstrated the ShelterBox system, with its tent and contents were fully displayed. In
bottle a shake and it fizzed a bit and turned a addition, we were also promoting Water Aid, even to the extent of Rotarian Paul Weatherill
sort of marbly mauve, but I have been using dressing up in the Water Aid ―toilet man‖ suit to admirably demonstrate the point.
it with great success for a month or more, The ShelterBox Trust, inspired by the Rotary Club of Helston Lizard, is a freestanding
and I would recommend it to anyone with enterprise, supported by Rotary International and other agencies worldwide. In addition to
similar concerns. I am now convinced that in fundraising for the acquisition and distribution of ShelterBox materials and equipment, another
the Shampoo Business there is a great big of the Trust‘s strengths has been setting up Response Teams (SRTs) to ensure that the
vat left over from Adnams Breweries, ShelterBoxes go to the right place at the right time. The speed of reaction to a situation of dire
programmed to dispense the same gunge into need is incredible; it was admirably demonstrated by the recent Typhoon Morakot, which
various shaped bottles on a production line brought havoc to, and displaced 10s of thousands of people in, Taiwan, the Fujian Province of
manned by low-paid workers sticking China, and the Philippines‘ Zambales Province. Within hours of the disaster, volunteer SRT
different labels on each. It's the marketing personnel from Australia and New Zealand were in the Philippines, 3 members from the UK
that matters! went to Taiwan, and a Chinese member moved into the affected area, to assess the needs and
PS: I noticed inadvertently today that one of start the supply chain going from stocks held locally, backed up by stockpiles in this country
the selected bottles from my cupboard was the USA and Australia.
marked 'Toilet Duck'. Oh dear. It means I To quote ShelterBox Founder, Tom Henderson: ―This is a textbook ShelterBox operation. We
shall have to keep my head down! monitored the situation and quickly put teams in place on all
three fronts to provide emergency disaster relief as quickly
as possible. With each ShelterBox containing a 10-person
THE PARISH tent, blankets, water purification and cooking equipment,
basic tools, a stove and other essential equipment, we not
CHURCHES OF only provide people with emergency shelter provision but
also the tools to help them start rebuilding their lives.‖‘
NORFOLK We are pleased that part of our fundraising activity in recent
years has been for the ShelterBox trust; and we have been
By Frank Wilder very fortunate in receiving donations for, and passing on
St. George‘s, the parish church of donations to, the ShelterBox Trust from local people. If
Hardingham, is some 2 miles from anyone would like to make a donation, through us or direct
the village in a delightful setting in to the Trust we will be very pleased to assist. Indeed, if any
the Norfolk countryside. Approach is donation can be gift-aided, the Government will add more
across a large grassy area, beautifully than a quarter as much again. For further information, call
kept, which slopes upwards from the road to a knoll on which the church stands. A Paul on 01953 881883.
little further on is the old rectory, a fine Georgian building, now a private residence. As Incidentally our ‗count the light bulbs‘ game at the Wayland
with many churches the graveyard is retained as a wildlife haven and on a recent visit show raised £50. The winner, with a guess of 630 bulbs
my wife and I saw large numbers of small damsel flies of bright, iridescent blue, quite (nearest to the actual count of 629) lives in Mattishall and
beautiful even though not yet fully grown. There were also several species of butterfly, was awarded a £10 gift voucher.
some of which I have yet to identify. On Friday 2nd October, we are running the 5th ―Jazz at the
The church tower is of the 13th century, the rest of the building mainly in the Decorate Queen‘s Hall‖ concert, with, for their 2nd appearance, the
and Perpendicular styles of the 14th and 15th centuries. There are two main items of foot-tapping traditional jazz sound of DIXIEMIX. Despite
interest in the church, the first being a reminder of a past social custom - a large rising costs, we are keeping the ticket price at £10, including
wallboard commemorating the building of a gallery in 1843 providing 143 seats - all to a light buffet supper. Tickets are available from Adcocks
be free - compared with the previous arrangement of 200 seats of which only 31 were and proceeds will go to the aforementioned ShelterBox
free. The gallery has gone, as has the whole system of pew rents, but the board is an Trust, the Rainbow Project and some of the other charities
interesting reminder of the past. we support. Martin Anscombe
The second, more poignant items of interest are four wooden crosses rescued from the
battlefields of World War I. These simple crosses with name and date marked the spot
where soldiers fell and whilst most of them were lost in the mud and devastation of
France and Belgium, these were rescued and brought home to be laid up in their local
church. Together with the list of others who died, and those who served, they are a
constant reminder of the heavy price to be paid for freedom.
Amongst other mural monuments is a particularly fine one to a man of Hardingham,
Major William Mordaunt Edwards VC of the 74th Highlanders and Royal Bodyguard
who, with other family members, lies buried in the churchyard.
On 13th September 1882 at Tel el Kebir, Egypt, the 27 year old lieutenant led a party
of the Highland Light Infantry to storm a redoubt. He was in advance of his men and
charged the battery alone, killing the artillery officer in charge and taking the position.
For this deed of gallantry he was awarded the Victoria Cross.
Addendum
In the July edition I wrote that Charles, 2nd viscount, was known as ‗Turnip‘
Townshend without explaining why. At the age of 56 Townshend left a political career
and turned to farming, improving the soil on his estate. He became famous for using
Jethro Tull‘s newly invented seed drill for corn and especially turnips, hence his
nickname. Turnip cultivation cleaned the soil, sheep ate the turnips and manured the
soil making possible a corn crop the following year thus obviating the need for fallow. Cartoon by Lindsay Keir Wise in aid of Quidenham Children’s
This practice led to the crop rotation system for which Norfolk became famous.
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At the History of Watton and Wayland
Many of you will be familiar with the three issues of Looking Back I did last year and the
promise that more would follow. Unfortunately the gods who live in the clock conspired
against me and I have, despite my best intentions, failed to bring out Issue 4!
The good news however is that I am going to TRY and publish a couple of pages every
month in The Wayland News - space permitting. So this should be a (fairly) regular
feature in the future.
THE HISTORY
OF RAF
WATTON
September 3rd marks the 70th anniversary of
the outbreak of World War 2 and there can
hardly be a better time to start looking at the
history of RAF Watton.
The station was opened on the 4th. January
1939 under the command of Group Captain
F.J. Vincent as a station of 2 Group, Bomber
Command. It was built as part of the R.A.F.
expansion programme of 1935 / 1936 on
farmland that was well known locally as good
mushroom land and under the right conditions
mushrooms are still to be seen in quantity in
the area.
The first two Squadrons to be based here were
Nos. 21 and 34 flying mainly training flights
until in August of 1939 No. 34 Squadron was
posted to Egypt and replaced by No. 82
Squadron, who with 21 Squadron formed No.
79 Wing, 2 Group Bomber Command. These
two Squadrons remained until mid 1942
operating from both Watton and Bodney and
flying from grass flying fields.
George Jessup, a much respected local
historian, wrote the following description of
Watton in 1937 for the Wartime Watton
Project in the 1980‘s. It gives a good
impression of what the town was like is those
halcyon days . . .
In 1937 Watton, set in the heart of Norfolk,
was a small market town with a population of
just over 1,400, but great changes were taking
place which were to completely alter the life
style of the town. With the new R.A.F. Station,
the building of which started the previous
September now was getting into full swing.
Gone forever were the days when everyone
knew everyone else and if a stranger was
spotted he, or she, was almost certainly a
'holiday maker'. Now it was different, with but
a few of the many strangers to be seen in the
town in 1937 being holiday makers, mostly
they were workers on the "camp".
February saw the opening of the new Regal
Cinema, the first purpose built cinema for the
town. The Regal will no doubt be familiar to
everyone stationed here. There can't be many
who didn't make the trip to the "flicks" at some
time or another.
May 12th was the Coronation Day of King
George VI, when the children and senior
citizens were given a tea in Col. Barnham's
sale rooms, but heavy rain during the afternoon
and evening caused the postponement of the
Sports and Firework display, much to the
disappointment of all concerned. This part of
the celebrations was re-arranged for June 1st.
On Monday 5th July the town had its very own
coronation, when Edna Howe was crowned at
Loch Neaton as Carnival Queen for the week
by her predecessor, Vera Golding.
There were ten (1 per 140 souls !) Public
Houses in the town, namely, The Crown, The
Bull, The Kings Arms, the New Inn, Railway
Tavern, Green Man, Black Horse, Carpenter's
Arms, Jolly Farmers and The Dog and
Partridge. During the previous decade three
others had closed, the Live And Let Live (now
Weatherills), the Red lion (now Barclays
Bank) and the Chequers (no relation to the
Chequers at Griston).
During the next few years three of those pubs
in particular were to become favourites with
the wartime crews of the RAF. Officers, for
the most part, frequented the Crown Hotel,
while the other ranks of 82 Squadron adopting
the Kings Arms in Middle Street, and for 21
Squadron, The New Inn became the drinking
venue of choice.
Of the ten open in 1937 only the two remain
open today (The Kings Arms and The Crown),
however, during the last few years two new
ones have opened, The Willow House and the
Hare And Barrell at West House formerly the
home of Mr. Bloomfield the veterinary
surgeon.
The Chairman of the Parish Council was
Gordon Delph, a chemist, and the other
members of the council were R.G. Holmes,
J.W. Stokes, G.H. Earle, A.T. Edwards, T.W.
Milford, F.H. Bird, A.W. Julnes, W.
Whalebelly, G.W. Trollope and E.A.
Lovewell.
The Petty Sessions were held at the Wayland
Hall on alternate Fridays with Lord
Walsingham as Chairman of the Magistrates
and Charles Robinson was the Magistrates'
Clerk. The other Magistrates were J.B. Abbey,
Lt. Col G.W. Barnham, G. Butcher, Mrs. G.B.
Chambers, Mrs R. George, Lt Col T. Hardinge,
E.A. Harvey, E.E. Smith and T. Webster.
The largest employers of Labour were the
three building firms of W. Peeke-Vout & Son,
S. Tennant & Sons and Waters & Sons. Corn
Merchants, Tyrell & Byfords, were another
large employer.
Frank Dye was offering "The New Ford Ten
Saloon" for £150, R.G. Holmes & Son, the
"Austin Ten Cambridge" at £168, While John
Ridout could supply the "Flying Standard 12"
for £209.The Coronation Year Carnival
Programme, packed with all the events of the
week and many advertisements in its 78 pages
cost just 3d. (just over 1p. in present day
currency. )
Being in the heart of Norfolk, it should be no
surprise to learn that Watton had two large
cattle markets, Hall & Palmer's and Barnham
& Son. The former usually had about 200
cattle in their weekly sales and the special
monthly sales attracted up to 400 cattle and
300 pigs and a thousand or so poultry.
Barnham's had fewer animals, but their
poultry, eggs, butter and vegetables etc. far
exceeded Hall & Palmer's with 20,000 to
25,000 eggs being sold each week.
The old Steam Fire Engine, which had served
the town since 1925, failed to meet the
requirements of the Road Traffic Act and after a
satisfactory demonstration a new Merryweather's
"Hatfield Trailer Pump" was purchased by the
Parish Council at a cost of £545. Following this
acquisition, premises at the Green Man Inn at
Harvey Street (now gone, replaced by Barclays
Bank) were used for housing it and all the
equipment used by the brigade. Donald Moore
was the Captain of the Fire Brigade.
The Wayland Agricultural Society held their
annual show on the meadows that now comprise,
East, South, West and George Trollope Road
sites with Sydney George continuing to act as
Secretary and Treasurer.
Mrs. E. Betts was the proprietress of the
Wayland House Country Club situated where the
entrance to Nelson Court now is.
The two doctors were Dr. J.H. Boag and Dr. G.L.
Plumbly. The Cottage Hospital situated on the
site of Victoria Court on the Thetford Road had
Miss N. Godson as Matron and Mr. A.T.
Edwards as secretary.
The Police Station was on the corner of the
Norwich and Thetford Roads with Sgt. George
Brunson in charge.
Rev. B.J. Failes was the vicar of St. Mary's
Church and the Rev. L. Kemish the Methodist
minister.
The Railway Station master was Mr. H. Leach,
and Mrs E. Utting was the postmistress.
Mr R. Woodcock was manager of Barclay's
Bank and Mr A.C. Leaker manager of Lloyd's.
The Ministry of Labour Office on the Thetford
Road had Mr. F. Lockwood as manager.
THE LETTERS
OF FREDDIE
THRIPP
One of the great treasure of the Wartime
Watton collection is a series of 20 plus of
letters written home by a
young airman by the name
of Fred Thripp (pictured
right) based at Watton in
1939/1940.
Freddie was born in London
during October 1920. At the
age of seven the family
moved to Totternhoe, a
small village in
Bedfordshire, where
Freddie attended the local
village school, completed
his education at Dunstable
Grammar School and joined
the Royal Air Force in April
1938.
After initial training at
Cardington he was posted
on, to the Electrical &
Wireless School at Cranwell for Wireless
Training. He joined 82 Squadron at RAF
Cranfield in January of 1939 and qualified as a
Wireless Operator/Air Gunner (Wop/AG) the
next month.
82 Squadron were posted to Watton on the
23rd August 1939 and it was from here that
Freddie operated with the Blenheims of No79
Wing, 2 Group Bomber Command.
The first letter was written home in March
1939 from Cranwell rather than Watton but I
have included it here because it conveys the
―devil may care‖ approach to life demonstrated
by the young airmen of the RAF in those
days . . .
Dear Mum Dad Rene & Harry.
Well I suppose you heard on the wireless or
saw in the papers, things have been happening
here. It is surprising how the chaps take the
crashes from other squadrons very lightly, but
when 3 chaps vanish out of our midst, it puts a
different aspect on things. Though they were in
62B Sqdn, they were all well known in our
squadron. I went over the spot today, but did
not see anything. The pilot was in one piece
when they found him, but when they moved
him he fell in bits. They could not find the
observer at first, but afterwards found him up
a tree, in a similar plight to the pilot. The W/
OP was also in a bad state and his head is still
missing, and to top it all he was going to get
married this Easter. The pilot was a very
young chap, but was said to be one of their
best pilots. It was all still here this morning,
but is wearing off now, but it was a queer
feeling this morning being the first off after the
crash. I shall be on church parade this week,
but will have 2 late passes. One for Saturday
after dinner hooter, and Sunday from 10.30. I
had another aerial break on me again
Monday, but I was not the only one, for out of
6 of us that went up in formation, 4 of us had
broken aerials. 3 broke going up through an
ice cloud and 1 coming back. We were up for 3
hours on that trip. We had a low level attack
on Cromer and over the sea, climbing to miss
a tramp steamer, and came down through the
clouds to find out where we were and nearly
hit Wendover war memorial in doing so. We
went over Eton Bray and Stanbridge, just
missing home, but could see it in the distance.
There are bombing exercises tomorrow so
more flying. Well goodbye for now, will tell
you more when I get home. With Love, Fred
I find it interesting that Fred feels happy to
write home to his Mum and Dad in quite
graphic detail regarding training accidents. It
must surely have crossed their minds that Fred
was running the very same risk of being killed!
The next letter is in fact a hurriedly written
post card that was sent the 23rd August 1939:
Dear Mum & Dad
There is quite a panic on here. We are going
away today to WATTON. About 20 miles from
Norwich. The reports of the place are not so
hot. Will write as soon as we get settled down
now. Cheerio, We are off in about 1 hour.
With Love Fred
―The reports of the place are not so hot‖
thankfully proved to be misleading. The
station was in fact quite good though there was
plenty of mud around and about. This was
Fred‘s next letter home probably September
1st or 2nd:
Dear Mum Dad Rene & Harry.
I am very sorry for being so long
but we have had hardly 5 minutes
to ourselves. I got back OK
Tuesday night, but did not
unpack, instead I got everything
together, and labelled, and helped
pack up the squadron. I just
managed to get your card off as I
was ready to go off. Then when
we arrived here, we had to start
unpacking, and since then we
have been up in the hangars from
6am to 7.30pm, then after a wash
and a good feed in canteen, all we
are fit for is bed. Every body is
tired out fed up and every other
complaint. To make matters
worse, we have had 10 new
machines in and they have had to
be fitted out completely, and the sets recalibrated
which is no small job. We have gone back to
normal routine today, so we can breathe more
freely now. We are all waiting for further orders
to move again, but we dont know where or when.
The whole RAF has moved, all the aircraft
markings changed, and our call signs changed as
well. So we came here one day with our usually
lettering, and took of the next with the new ones.
The station here is quite good, when you find it
amongst the camouflage, but the surroundings
are something terrible. There is one either small
town or large village about 1/2 mile away, with
perhaps 20 shops and one small cinema. The rest
of the "villages" consist of about a dozen houses,
sometimes a church, but no pubs, so Uncle Frank
would simply die of thirst. We had our first night
off last night, and we had a look round and that is
what we found. There are not even any decent
orchards. You know what the land is like when
you went to Yarmouth, nothing but straight roads
and gorse. By the way we all have to go out in
uniform, and the weather here is simply
sweltering, and when we take our clothes off at
night time, they nearly stand up on their own

with sweat. The army are doing our guards for
us, so that is a load off of us. We are about 20
miles from Norwich, 40 from Yarmouth, 30 from
Cromer, 30 from Kings Lynn, so you can
imagine what it is like. But don‘t come and look
for us, because you wont find us, the men have
been working from early morning till after dark
with paint and nets, and you have to look 2 or 3
times before you find the place. Still we are still
keeping "happy", and again it is the outside
population that is worrying, but we all think that
Hit. will get what he wants without any trouble,
even though things look black. We have all the
reserves, militia, and fighter escort here, and
every other bomber squadron alike so any body
who starts things, will soon get it in the neck. I
have one of the new machines to look after, and
have 16 ammunition pegs so I feel quite safe.
Perhaps. Well don't worry too much and I will
do my best to write regularly now we have
settled down. Cheerio now. With Love. Fred.
I find Fred‘s description of Norfolk
fascinating - I wonder if he would recognise
the place today?! When he writes of new
machines, he is talking about the MK IV
Blenheim detailed right 21 Squadron had
previously had the MK1 A/C. The 16
ammunition pegs he is referring to are
storage pegs for the ammunition drums that
fitted his machine gun. Each held around 60
- 90 rounds so Fred ―felt‖ quite safe having
so much ammunition to hand.
Next time we will learn more of Fred‘s war.
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THE BRISTOL BLENHEIM MK IV LIGHT BOMBER
In 1934, Lord Rothermere, owner of
the Daily Mail newspaper, issued a
challenge to the British aviation
industry to build a high-speed aircraft
capable of carrying six passengers and
two crew members. At the time,
German firms were producing a variety
of high-speed designs that were
breaking records, and Lord Rothermere
wanted to recapture the title of fastest
civilian aircraft in Europe. The Bristol
Aeroplane Company had been working
on a design on its own since July 1933,
and further adapted it to meet Lord
Rothermere's requirements.
On its maiden flight as ―Britain First‖
at Filton in April 1935, it proved to be
faster than any fighter in service with
the Royal Air Force at the time! The
Air Ministry, slightly shaken by this,
quickly adopted a modified design as a
prototype bomber. A period of quite
intense development led to the aircraft
that was to become so well know to
Fred – The Bristol Blenheim Mk IV light Bomber. Propaganda at the time claimed it to be 300mph bomber but sadly that was not the case. The aircraft
could cruise at about 275mph carrying a 1,000lb bomb load and the only real defence was its rather low powered .303‖ rear firing machine gun. The
main German fighter opposition of the time, the Messerschmitt Me 109F and G were capable of 300mph plus and were armed with eight machine guns
and, often, 20mm canon. A contest between a Blenheim and a German fighter almost invariably meant a kill for the German machine.
The picture above shows a line up of 82 Squadron Blenheim on the tarmac at RAF Watton in July 1940. The picture was taken from the top of the
watchtower by Sgt. ―Bish‖ Bareham who was Observer on Fred‘s crew.
PILOT OFFICER HUGH DUNFORD-WOOD
Another treasure, albeit a most poignant one, is a photo album that was given to the collection in
the early 1990‘s and it tells the sad story of P/O Hugh Dunford Wood. Hugh came to Watton in
1939 with 21 Squadron. Just after war was declared in September 1939, Hugh married Peggy who
was from Clapham Park, London. After their marriage at the Registry Office which was then at
Wayland Hall, Hugh and Peggy set up home in a rented property they called ―The Bungalow‖ at
Thompson, which I think may well have been in College Road.
One can only imagine the strain that there must have been on poor Peggy as Hugh flew most days
on anti-shipping operations with his crew. And how they must have felt as the 21 Squadron‘s
losses started to build over the winter months and then into May and April after the invasion of
the Low Countries by the German Army. The rapid German advance shocked everyone and
slowly the British Expeditionary Force was pushed back to the beaches at Dunkirk.
During the evacuation of Dunkirk the Blenheims of both 21 and 81 Squadrons were engaged in
daily combat with the Germans over the beaches trying to protect the British forces from aerial
attack. On the 8th June Hugh and his crew which included Sgt. Donald MacLagan as Wop/AG
prepared for take off from Bodney. As the engines were running, Donald climbed out of the
aircraft and walked across to one of the ground crew, Paddy Woods, and shook his hand saying
―Cheerio Paddy, I‘m not coming back‖. MacLagan climbed back into his Blenheim and they took
off for Dunkirk and the crew were never seen again.
Peggy later remarried and had a son. When she died, her son, whilst clearing her effects came across
the album and, knowing nothing of his mother‘s first marriage, was shocked to discover the story.
Having no real emotional connection to this period of his mother‘s life, he generously passed the album
on to us. It is for Hugh’s Memory and hundreds more like him, that we must remember them.
Always. And is why we must not allow the Memorials at RAF Watton to be damaged by stupid,
thoughtless individuals who do not deserve the sacrifice made, by these, the bravest of men.
The Wayland News Page 22
GREAT HOCKHAM
GARDENING CLUB
FLOWER SHOW AUGUST 2nd 2009 We had a
good response, but not overwhelming, to the
show this year. The Gardening Club took on the
village Flower Show with some trepidation 3
years ago, and in the beginning we had over 500
entries, last year, over 400, this year it was only
250. Making us wonder if there is still the
enthusiasm around to hold the event. It is
expensive to put a show like this on and takes an
awful lot of energy and work to set up. However
the judges still said that the quality of the entries
this year was superb.
The show was a month earlier which made for
some glorious garden flowers but fewer
vegetables ready in time. Anyway, well done to
all those who made the effort to enter and show
off their expertise. I heard many complimentary
comments about the standard of the show and we
hope that all those who came along enjoyed it.
Many thanks to those who contributed in any
way, with prizes, produce, cakes etc. The lunches
and teas were delicious, thanks to those
responsible. Thanks to all the stall holders for
their hard work and to our auctioneer, Cees de
Ruyter, who raised some much needed funds
selling all the prize winning produce.
Congratulations to all the winners below.
Hockham Parva Cup for Gentleman with the
most points in Show PAUL BELL; Breckland
Cup for Lady with the most points in Show
JANE DALTON; Great Hockham Plate for best
exhibit in vegetables (tomatoes) ALF
BUCKLEDEE; Joe Bray Cup for best display of
5 vegetables ALF BUCKLEDEE; Best Tasting
Tomato Certificate JANE DALTON; Best Fruit
Certificate PAUL BELL; Breckland Challenge
Trophy for best exhibit in Pot plants (orchid)
VIVIENNE BLOXAM; Grenfell Certificate of
Merit for Best Floral Art (contemporary
arrangement) JANE DALTON; Grenfell Novice
Lusher Coach Excursions 2009
th
Sunday 27 Sept. Mini Mystery Tour £11.00
Thursday 8th October Knitting and Stitching Show
at Alexandra Palace £25.00
Sunday 18th October Lunch, at The Buck Inn, Flixton £TBA
Thursford Christmas Spectacular 2009
Thurs 10th Dec. 2pm performance raised seating
Friday 18th Dec. 7pm performance raised seating
Weds 23rd Dec. 7pm performance raised seating
To get your copy of our 2009 Excursion List, or for
bookings, please call us on 01760 440589
cv
James Ball
SHOWROOM: 49 High Street, Watton
01953
883288
Very Competitive Prices
Most Makes of carpets
& Vinyl Supplied and Fitted
MOTs £35.00
VEHICLES FROM V 99 ONWARDS. £40 FOR OLDER VEHICLES
IVAN CHUBBOCK GARAGE SERVICES
SHIPDHAM
Tel: 01362 820416
Certificate of merit for Floral Art (‗Cinderella‘)
CLAUDINE GARROD; Edinburgh Hall Cup for
best exhibit in Handicraft (Tripod) ED
SZCZEPANOWSKI; Wilson Plate for best
exhibit in Cookery (Lemon Drizzle cake) JANE
DALTON; Best Photography Certificate (Bee
close-up) MILES CONTRERAS; Best Under 5
entry, Certificate & medal (Rainbow painting)
LINUS DOBBIN; Gilchrist Cup for best exhibit
5 to 8yrs (Roundabout painting) DAISY
DOBBIN; Highly commended entry, 5 to 8yrs,
Certificate & medal (Garden on a plate) DAISY
DOBBIN; Hildrift Cup for best exhibit 9 to 15yrs
(Hobby entry of collection of photos) MILES
CONTRERAS; Highly commended entry, 9 to
15yrs (wooden model of Tower Bridge) PETER
SULLIVAN; Heathley Cup and £10 Garden
Voucher for Best Kept Garden Beechwood
House, SHONA LEVY; Winners of the Best
hanging baskets and planters, Certificate & £10
Garden Voucher 8, Harling Rd, TREVOR
CLAXTON & DEBORAH WILLIAMS.
Our much coveted, R.H.S. BANKSIAN
MEDAL for most points in Show went to PAUL
BELL
Thanks to all the judges and stewards who have a
difficult job to wade through tasting all those
fantastic cakes and savouries and the minefield of
flowers & vegetables, crafts etc. We have official
RHS judges so it is all done very professionally!
Thank you to our Chairman, Matt Dobbin, for
presenting the prizes and drawing the raffle so
beautifully.
The committee and members of the Gardening
Club worked very hard to make this a success
and should be congratulated. Thank you to
everyone who worked so hard and helped out in
any way, special thanks should go to Ed
Szczepanowski, this year‘s Show Manager, who
masterminded the event and spent many hours of
preparation in the planning stages. It was all very
worthwhile.
We hope the Show and all the events described
below will encourage new people to join our very
DY-FIT FOR LIFE
EXERCISE TO MUSIC CLASSES
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.
General Aerobics Mondays 7pm
An hour long, as energetic as you wish!**
£36.50 Nifty Fifties Fridays 11am
£36.50 A challenging workout for
"recycled teenagers"**
£36.50
Gentle Option Fridays 10am
40 minutes duration, no floorwork. Problems such as
arthritis and joint replacement are taken into account.
The Autumn Term starts on
Monday 7th September
** Please bring a mat for floorwork
For further details, please contact
Diane Cuthbert
01953 850275
RSA/YMCA Qualified Teacher
Classes held during term-time
BROOM HALL
Country Hotel
Saham Toney
Your Local Three Star Hotel
Wednesdays Steak Night
Sirloin or Rump with chips £10.00
Fridays Pie & Mash Night
Pastry Pie & Mash with Dessert £9.95
New Ivy Room for Bar Meals
Monday to Saturday 6.30 – 8.30
Tuesday to Saturday 12.00 – 2.00
01953 882125
www.broomhallhotel.co.uk
active and enthusiastic club. It is our AGM on
WEDNESDAY 9th SEPTEMBER at 7.45pm. WHISPERS FROM
Come and see this last year‘s events in pictures
and hear first hand what we are all about. WALMINGTON
SUNDAY 9th AUGUST SUMMER SOCIAL @
Prue and Ed‘s beautiful home and garden. The WHAT CERTAIN LOCAL BANK
weather was sunny and about 30 of us had a MANAGER’S NAME IS LINKED
super time with gorgeous food provided by the WITH A CERTAIN WIDOW LADY X?
members to share. Ed had devised Treasure Oh yes indeed boyo, Captain Mainwaring is
Hunts for children and adults which were great getting himself, and his platoon, into all sorts of
fun. Many thanks to them for hosting such a trouble at The Queens Hall in the Boo & Hiss
lovely social event, just what Sunday afternoons Theatre Company‘s production of the Dad‘s
should be for!! Army
WEDNESDAY 12th AUGUST VISIT TO Two classic episodes, Mum‘s Army and The
THE OLD RECTORY GARDENS, Godiva Affair, see the good Captain Mainwaring,
CASTON. 7pm. This was kindly hosted by Sgt Wilson, Cpl Jones, Pike, Godfrey, Hodges,
Graham Penfold. Their gardener, Peter Mrs Fox, Mrs Pike, and all your other favourite
Howells also helped show 37 of us around characters in the usual mayhem that results from
the lovely grounds and explained the the well meaning but often chaotic activities of
gardens development. It was a superb, the Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard.
private venue, not open to the public so we The Company has many new members this year
were very lucky to see it. The evening began who are taking to the stage for the first time and
with wine and nibbles provided by our hosts. what a remarkable selection of has been
Many thanks to them and to Annie, our uncovered! Many of the main characters are
programme secretary for arranging it. They being played by newcomers to the stage so you
were presented with a bottle of wine and are bound to see something the like of which you
complimentary tickets for our evening with have never seen before!
Bob Flowerdew. Together with a special production of The Floral
Remember, our next meeting is our AGM and Dance, a one-off sketch broadcast live in
the first of our indoor meetings and the start of December 1970, Dad‘s Army is being performed
our new Programme of Events. If you would on Thursday 24th, Friday 25th and Saturday 26th
like a copy please ask. DO JOIN!! Our September at the Queens Hall with curtain up at
membership fees are only £6 per person per 7.45pm. Tickets are available at £5 from
year! For more information give me a call or Mullenger & Co, 18 High Street, Watton.
check out our website Telephone 01953 883474. See you there then?
www.greathockhamgardeningclub.org.uk Oh, and don‘t tell them your name Pike!
Please ring me if you would like a lift to any of
our meetings.
ADVANCE NOTICE on WEDNESDAY 14th THOUGHT FOR
OCTOBER: Bob Flowerdew, ‗No Work
Gardening‘. Time 8pm. Edinburgh Hall. £5
members, £8 guests. Book signing.
THE MONTH
From Fr. Michael Johnstone
Refreshments included. Tickets from Jane
One of the great pleasures of the Summer -even
Dalton (Secretary) Tel 01953 498694
when the sun isn‘t shining – is the greenery all
around us: green leaves, green shrubs, green
grass. There are even some green flowers
euphorbia and some tobacco plants and hydrangeas. Perhaps we don‘t really notice all
this greenness: for some people all this si so bland that it is not worth noticing or thinking
about. But we miss the freshness of green in the winter, especially on hedges and if has
been snowing.
In the Catholic Church, where we ‗colour code‘ our feasts and festivals, and high days
and holidays (White, yellow or gold, and occasionally red) – and also our days of sorrow
and of preparation (purple), we have a long period of ‗ordinariness‘, colour coded Green,
all through the summer.
Gone are the great High Days and Festivals of the Christian year – Christmas and Easter,
with their lights and candles and gold vestments; gone are the times of preparation, with
a touch of penitence, in Advent and Lent; and gone is Pentecost too, with the glorious
down-pouring of the Holy Spirit, breathing life into the infant Church, Christ‘s eternal
presence in the world to carry on His redemptive work for humanity.
That last festival, coloured Red for the tongues of flame that seemed to sit on the heads
of the Apostles and Mary in the Upper Room, was in May.
And since then we have been in Green. And so it will be until the culmination of our
annual round of remembrance of God‘s love for us, when we celebrate in glory the final
day of the Church‘s Year.
No that‘s not 31 December: but the final Sunday of October. For this day, the prelude to
our next round of preparation (the four Sundays of Advent), is joyful Feast of Christ the
King. Jesus, the King of the Universe, in whom as St Paul tells us ‗all things are
reconciled, all things in heaven and on earth‘. King in our hearts now, King in Heaven,
and the winding up of the world in the ‗last times‘ the King all that God has created
through Him.
But in this quiet ‗green‘ time in between, from June to the end of October, we live simply
in the ‗ordinariness‘ of God‘s love for us, who are the summit of His creation for we
were made in His very image. So it is good that we should have time to contemplate all
that He has done for us.
From that very act of the creation of each one of us at our conception – though known
about in His heart from all eternity; through His gift to us of each new day; remembering
daily the life, death and Resurrection of
CHARITY BEER & His Son; passing through all the wonders
He performed in His life, the miracles
WINE FESTIVAL
and the parables by which He taught us;
thanking Him for the joy, simplicity,
in aid of obedience and love of His Mother Mary;
St Nicholas’ Hospice, looking at and wondering over the
Bury St. Edmunds mighty faith, courage and love displayed
by so many of His saints through the
Riverside Lodge Marquee and ages. We have time to marvel at each of
Gardens, Brandon these wonders and many more as we
Sat 19th and Sunday 20th September journey through the Summer months.
from 12 noon So, yes this is the green, the ordinary
time, but it is also the time when we can
Wide selection Cask Ales repeat over and again - ‗Glory be to the
Live Jazz and musical
entertainment. Entry £2
Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy
Spirit‘. And Amen to that!

SOUTH AFRICA
REPORT 2009
By David Jessup – Final Part
We decided to go to South Africa earlier this
vacation so we could at least have some trips to
the Park when wildlife could be viewed easier
because of the lack of new grass and leaves.
When we first arrived and almost for the first two
months everywhere was bare, brown and very
dry. There were no leaves on the trees and bushes
and there was a distinct lack of water which
almost ensured seeing wildlife at waterholes.
When the first serious rains came in mid
November it was amazing what transformation
took place over a period of about 7 days.
Everywhere greened up, there were leaves on the
trees and the grass was lush green and growing
quickly. Wildlife was now much more difficult to
spot and as one experienced guide told us ―you
must now go twice as far to see the same amount
of wildlife‖. Also after the rains more water
stands around in the bush so animals do not
always need to head for waterholes.
It‘s quite logical that the more times one goes to
Kruger the more you see. You do not necessarily
see more animals but you do have the
opportunity to see different things happening. It
would be good to take up ―residence‖ at a
waterhole or open space for a few hours and just
wait to see what transpires. However the heat of
the day prevents this as its almost unbearable
sitting in the sun for long periods without the air
conditioning of the vehicle. So normally our
had reported it and it would later be removed.
Then we came across a dead Hippo lying next to
a river. It was only about half grown so whether
it had died from natural causes or after a fight we
shall never know. There were no apparent signs
of injury. We also reported seeing an Impala
partly ―tied up‖ with some wire, although the
animal did not appear to be injured.
We were also fortunate to get some extra special
bird sightings. An immature Bateleur decided not
only to stand in the road as we approached but to
stay there whilst I took some good photos. A
Bateleur is a large raptor, mainly black, with red
face and legs and white under the wings. Another
fascinating bird we saw for the first time - a
Verreaux‘s Eagle-Owl. It‘s a very large bird with
distinctive pinkish eyelids. Also had a good view
of a Python (snake) twisted around the branch of
a dead tree and when we arrived it had partly
swallowed a bird. When the bird totally
disappeared the snake quickly made its way
down the tree and away.
South Africa gets more and more interesting,
particularly the local culture and the fantastic
wildlife which we never tire of. Roll on the next
trip !!
David is willing to give talks on his South
African experiences to groups and organisations
– please contact him at 01953 456270
WATTON &
WAYLAND VISITOR
The Visitor Centre will close for the season
after the Saturday morning session of Festival
Week (31st October). We will, however, be
open at our usual times for the Textiles and
Christmas Exhibitions of 7th –13th November
and 5th –12th December respectively.
Next year we expect to be open at Easter and
from the end of April through until September,
and for exhibitions before and after those
times. We really do need more volunteers, so if
you can do 3 or six hours one day a week,
please contact us. It‗s not onerous, it is
interesting, and, as long as you like people, no
experience other than common sense is
necessary. Martin Anscombe, Administrator
(01953 880212)
SPREAD A LITTLE
HAPPINESS
By Adrian Goldring
We are used to receiving unsolicited requests
in the post for any number of good causes.
This can rapidly lead to ―information
overload‖ and the feeling that charity begins at
home so we feel justified in disregarding such
approaches.
Matters are not made easier when we are
struggling to get through these recessionary
times and believe that we should stick to
essentials. It is very easy to conclude that these
requests have nothing to do with us. On the
other hand, many people delight in taking up a
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our attention because one can actually see
firsthand the good work undertaken. With the
advent of the internet and all modern means of
communication, we are also made aware of
work carried out overseas to relieve hunger,
poverty and those caught up in areas of
turmoil.
It is worth remembering that a legacy in a Will
– no matter how small - is of great value to all
these various organisations who work
unstintingly for the good of others. If you are
thinking of making a Will – and we
recommend that you do – or you are
considering changing your existing Will, do
bear this in mind. A charitable bequest in your
Will is a minor consideration now which will
have a major positive effect when the time
comes. Please do not hesitate to contact me at
Greenland Houchen Pomeroy, 40 High Street,
Watton, or telephone 01953 882864 for advice
on this or any related matter.
TABLE TOP SALE
AT CARBROOKE
Various side stalls at Manor Farm, Willow
Corner, Carbrooke on 26 September 12 - 5pm.
£5 a table. Proceeds for Carbrooke Church.
Stall holders set up at 11am. Bring your own
table if possible, if not ring before 19
September to book one on 881784. Tea,
coffee, cakes and bacon butties available.
Donations for raffle, tombola or bottle stall

CENTRE
sightings are merely by chance. good cause or (even more impressively) will be welcome.
It always nice to see something different and we putting themselves to great personal effort
added Honey Badger, African Wild Cat and THE BOX OFFICE FOR THE such as running a marathon.
Sable to our ―seen‖ list of animals. The Honey For those of us who are less physically WEDDING FAYRE
WATTON FESTIVAL
Badger is a relatively small animal of stocky intrepid, it is still possible to respond in a At Riverside Lodge Marquee 78 High
Two years have gone by since we last positive way. Recently I had the good fortune
build and short legs and short bushy tail. For its Street, Brandon Sunday 27th Sept
undertook the task of being the ―Official Box to join a walk through Thompson Common.
size it is a particularly tough and aggressive
animal and is said to be able to hold its own
Office‖ for the biennial Watton Festival. From The ranger was highly knowledgeable and from 11a.m to 4p.m Entry Free
Tuesday 1st September, we will have tickets pointed out the different features of various Car Parking in the grounds
against lion and leopard. It is a nocturnal creature
on sale for all the events listed in the Festival pingos. We were made
so not often seen in daylight. The one regret is
Programme. The Programme has been, or is
that it was moving fast, although towards us, and aware of the excellent FINE BOOKS
it was difficult to get a clear photo of it.
The African Wild Cat is very similar in size to
being, distributed throughout the area but we
have spare copies in the Visitor Centre.
work being carried out
with clearance of parts of J.C. BOOKS BOUGHT AND
SOLD
Most of our volunteer staff have been trained
our own domestic cat. It hunts mainly in the
dark, which is when we saw it, but it was
in the art of selling tickets (simple, you may
the woodland
encourage the correct
to
& Applestore Gallery
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white markings on the face, underside and rear.
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We also had our first good sightings of Visit the Applestore Gallery on the first floor,
payment as instructed. Note: the Council charity and observed the
Cheetah when we saw mother and 4 cubs twice exhibiting the Paintings of Kevin Robinson and his
Office is a ―Poste Restante‖ with respect to dedication of the staff
on successive days. This year was also extra complete range of East Anglian prints including Watton
postal and special discount orders; these will with abandoned dogs who
special for viewing lions and we saw them and Wymondham.
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most days. Our first viewing was probably the
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best and it was in Nkorho Bush Lodge (private
On Saturday mornings in September (10am- they can be re-homed.
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pride of 9 lions all resting in an open grassed
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BE ON YOUR GUARD
AGAINST THE SCAMMERS
Norfolk County Council Trading Standards is reminding people
to be vigilant in spotting and reporting scams, as the results of
this year's 'Scamnesty' were revealed.
To coincide with the Office of Fair Trading's (OFT) 'Scam
Awareness Month' in February this year, Norfolk County
Council Trading Standards placed scam mail bins in libraries
across the county and encouraged residents to fill them with any
mail that had come through their door that they thought might be
a scam. By the end of February, 322 items of mail were put in
the bins, the majority of which were for prize draws. Nationally,
6,000 mailings were collected during Scam Awareness Month.
The scam mailings provided crucial intelligence to Trading
Standards departments and the OFT, and have helped inform
investigations that will prevent others from being scammed.
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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
However, residents and businesses in Norfolk are being
reminded to be alert to the warning signs of scams and how they
can protect themselves.
Harry Humphrey, Cabinet Member for Fire and Community
Protection at Norfolk County Council, said: ―As long as there
are dishonest people in the world who can see an opportunity to
make a fast buck, there will unfortunately be scams. However,
our Trading Standards department is working hard to protect
people in Norfolk, by helping to prevent scammers from trading
and raising awareness of scams and the techniques that
scammers use. Remember - if it sounds too good to be true, it
probably is.‖
A 66-year-old man from central Norfolk who wishes to remain
anonymous lost over £4,000 to five separate bogus lotteries at
the beginning of this year. He said: "I would not have lost this
money to these people if I had just put these mailings into a
Scamnesty box."
Some of the most common scam mails received include get-rich-
quick schemes, sweepstakes, prize draws, lotteries and
clairvoyants. Mailings are just one method used, with
scammers also conning people out of money over the
phone, in person and by email.
Trading Standards officers are currently warning Norfolk
residents about a number of scams that have recently
surfaced, including an email scam that implies the receiver
will get a tax rebate if they fill in an online form that
discloses their personal information. On the Norfolk County
Council Trading Standards website it states that: ―HM
Revenue and Customs would not inform anyone of a tax
rebate by email or invite them to complete an online form to
receive a tax rebate. They also advise not to visit the
website contained within the email or disclose any personal
or payment information.‖
Norfolk County Council Trading Standards has put together
a simple checklist to help people protect themselves from
getting scammed:
* Stop and think
* Never send money up front
* Never give personal or bank details
* Never dial an '09' number unless you know how much
you'll be charged
* Register with the Mailing and Telephone Preference
Services
If you think you have been a victim of a scam or you want
to report a possible scam, call the Consumer Direct Helpline
on 08454 04 05 06. You can also report scams via the
Consumer Direct website at www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.
Norfolk residents and businesses can receive current known
scam threats by signing up to receive free email scam alerts
at www.norfolk.gov.uk/scams.
WATTON UNIVERSITY OF
THE THIRD AGE (U3A)
A welcome increase in membership of the group has been
evident over the past few months and is now in excess of
eighty with an average of forty attending monthly meetings.
The next outing is on Wednesday 23rd September to visit
Rossdales Equine Vetinary and Diagnostic Centre at
Exning for a guided tour of their world renowned facilities.
Then on to the National Horse Racing Museum at
Newmarket. On the return journey tea has been arranged at
Elveden Forest Visitors Centre. The all inclusive cost is
£18.00 payable before 1st September. Coach leaves the
Queens Hall car park at 10am and returning approximately
6.00pm
At the July meeting it was announced that Frank Wilder is
stepping down from leading the Church Tours Group after
seven years. During that time the group have visited 175
churches and cathedrals in Norfolk Suffolk and
Cambridgeshire. Frank and his wife Brenda will still remain
members of the U3A.
A Christmas lunch has been arranged for Friday December
4th at the Richmond Park Golf Club and a speaker has been
arranged for the December 17th meeting.
The next meeting is on Thursday 24th September when the
speaker will be Mike Wabe with ―Life in a Victorian Goal‖
Visitors and new members are welcome.
For more information on the National U3A organisation go
to www.u3a.org.uk
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
Thursday, 10 September 6.30pm - 8pm. A guided
walk at East Wretham Reserve. A guided walk with
Reserve Field Officer Darrell Stevens. Meet at the
reserve car park off the A1075. Cost £2 members and
non-members for NWT funds.
ASHILL SENIOR
YOUTH CLUB
The Senior club reopens new season on Wednesday 9th
September until wed 16th December and is open to youngsters
at any high school. We meet every Wednesday 7.30pm -9.30pm
at Ashill Community Centre.
The club offers a safe environment for the young people to meet
their friends to join in activities or just sit around for a chat. This
season is going to be make or break. Our membership and funds
are down so our income has dropped and like every other
organisation the outgoings have gone up. Sadly this means we
are making a loss on each youth club night. It has been
suggested we cut the senior club down to 2 or 3 nights a month
to help with the expenses.
Personally I think that will just move the club closer to closing
down as the members won‘t know when the club is open or
closed and will lose interest all together. I believe there is need
for a youth club in the village, and the only way we can survive
is the following:
1. Put membership fees up. At our AGM on wed 2nd September
we are proposing the membership fees goes up a pound to £6
2. Keep fund raising. On sun 30th August we should have held
our 2nd village and car boot sale which will have helped to bring
in extra funds. On Tuesday 1st December we have our Annual
Christmas Bingo
3. Keep applying for grants. We are still waiting to hear if we
have succeeded in getting a grant to pay for a youth leader and
pay for the hall for a year.
4. Put on more activities to make the club more interesting for
youngsters to join. We are also waiting to hear if we have been
successful in getting grants for new equipment and funds for
outings. We as a committee will do our best to keep the club
open but we need the support of the parents at our fund raising
events.
New memberships are now due. Membership, if agreed at the
AGM will be £6 then subs will be £1 for members and Visitors
£1.50 each night.
Activities planned for the next few months are cinema trip, Ice
Skating and bowling. We also have 2 art groups coming to work
with the youngsters during the autumn season.
ASHILL JUNIOR
YOUTH CLUB
Meets twice a month on a Friday and is open to 8 years old until
end of year 7 at any high school from 7pm - 9pmat Ashill
Community Centre
New membership fees are now due. Membership if agreed at the
AGM will be £6 then subs will be £1 for members and visitors
£1.50 each night.
Dates are as follows: Sept 4™ and 18th Oct 2nd and 16th Nov 6th
and 20th Dec 4™ and 18th Please note some dates may change as
time goes on.
For more information on both of clubs or if you can offer any
help or ideas on how to improve the clubs for the future please
contact Mark on 01760 440577.
Wed 2nd September annual general meeting 8pm. Fri 13th
November 14's and under Children in Need disco 7pm - 9.30pm
Tuesday 1st December Christmas Bingo eyes down 8pm All in
the community centre.
SSAFA FH
5 MORE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT SSAFA
FH (SOLDIERS, SAILORS AND AIRMEN’S
FAMILIES ASSOCIATION)
1. If you were a National Serviceman or were married to one,
you are entitled to approach SSAFA FH for assistance.
2. There are over 98 branches, 700 divisions and over 7500
volunteers at home and overseas. There are also 500 In-Service
volunteers, from the Services, based on almost every Service
establishment.
3. SSAFA FH helps over 50,000 people each year. In Norfolk,
there are over 50 case workers and we help 400 – 500 each year.
4. SSAFA FH enable the provision of mobility aids for the frail
and disabled. These include high cost items such as electrically
powered scoters, wheelchairs and stairlifts.
5. SSAFA FH can arrange holidays for children whose lives
have been touched by disability. Also, respite care to help the
families for the unwell.
If you need assistance, please ring the Norwich number and you
will be put in touch with your local case worker on 01 603 40 33
22
The Big Brew Up, SSAFA‘s Annual Fund Raiser is from 3 – 11
October 2009. If you would like to organize an event please
contact our Norwich Office.
** Correction: in the last article it was wrongly stated that
servicemen/women pay a days pay to SSAFA. In fact they pay a
day‘s pay to their respective branch of the Forces/Regiment
funds. With apologies for the error.
 The Wayland News Page 25

NELSON BROTHERS UPHOLD FAMILY ASHILL W.I. COFFEE MORNING

TRADITION ON HMS ATHERSTONE
Ashill W.I. will be holding a coffee morning on Friday, 25
September in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support at St. Nicholas
Church in the chancel room from 10am - 12 noon. Coffee and
biscuits £1, also cakes for sale plus raffle. Please come and support
this worthy cause!
Prize bingo to be held on Tuesday, 6 October in Ashill Community
Centre for C.C. funds. Everyone welcome. 7.30pm eyes down.

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September 12th Henry Smith’s Country Dreams
Tel 01953 889890 for details
“The Best In Country Music” 8 ‘til late

Coffee at the Queens Hall

9.30am to 11.30am
Saturday Sept. 5th Farmers’ Market Day

BOOT FAIR 9.00am - Noon

Stallholders from 7.00am Phone 889698 to book.

Two brothers currently serving aboard the same Royal Navy warship in the Arabian Gulf only recently discovered that they have a
family link to Admiral Lord Nelson. Lieutenant Commander Chris Nelson, 38, is the Commanding Officer of the mine hunter HMS
Atherstone. His brother, Petty Officer Philip Nelson, 31, is a mine warfare specialist on board. The brothers can trace their family
tree back to that of Admiral Lord Nelson‘s grandfather, William.
In true Nelson tradition, their father, Vaughan was also in the Navy for 10 years. When asked if their father had pushed them to join
the Navy, Chris quoted his father‘s words ―If you don‘t even try it, you‘ll regret it!‖ They don‘t regret it, and with 33 years of
service between them, they‘re still trying it.
The family only learnt of the family connection recently at a funeral, when a relative from Norfolk turned up with a notice board
size family tree, showing them what the connection was to the great man himself.
Chris has just taken over the ship as its new Captain, whilst Philip is the Operations room supervisor, the nerve centre of the ship,
and is just finishing his time in the Gulf, having arrived in September 2008.
―This is the first time in 15 years that we have served in the same ship together‖, said Chris. He went on to joke following a day‘s
training exercise in the Gulf, ―First time I‘ve seen Phil at work! I‘m extremely impressed and proud of my little brother.‖
Philip said of his 10 months in the Gulf, ―The marine life out here is fantastic; the divers love it, there are turtles, rays, sharks and
dolphins‖.
The brothers were educated in the Coventry area, Chris at
Bablake School Coventry, while Philip went to George
Elliot Secondary in Nuneaton. Chris joined the Royal
Navy in 1991 and Philip three years later in 1994. Their
sister Sam still lives in the Nuneaton area. ―Our little

Now In Our 6th

sister is not to be forgotten‖ said Philip.
HMS Atherstone, (right) which has a crew of 45, uses

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T he Best Traditional Fish & Chips

highly sophisticated sonar equipment to find underwater

hazards that might be dangerous to shipping. These can
then be investigated by the ship‘s divers, or by the
Remote-Controlled submersible, launched from the ship.
Successful Year
The ship is based in the Gulf to conduct Maritime
Security Operations and training exercises. Operating in The Right ‘Plaice’
the high temperatures of the Gulf offers a challenge for
the crew, and a chance to learn and show that the ship has to get the best!
the capability to operate effectively in extreme climates.
The ship is named after the Atherstone Hunt, North Warwickshire, which by GREAT ELLINGHAM THE WATTON PLAICE
coincidence is only 5 miles away from Nuneaton where the two brothers grew up.
9 Middle Street, Watton
Chris lives in Plymouth with his wife Nichola, and 2 children Sophia and Christopher VILLAGE SHOW
his other son Tomas, lives in Coventry. Philip lives in Gosport with his wife Frying on Tuesday to Saturday
Charlotte, and 2 children Dylan and Alfie. Sunday 6th September 2pm
Great Ellingham Recreation Centre
from 11.30am to 1.45pm
and 4.30pm to 8.00pm
NEWS FROM THE LITTLE ACORNS Gates open 1.30pm
Adults £1.50 Accompanied Children Free Closed Sunday and Monday
The summer holidays are nearly over and we will soon be back at playgroup ready “Gone fishing!”
for another busy term. We will be welcoming some new children when we open our Working Police Dog Display, New
doors on Monday, 7 September at 8.45am. Buckenham Silver Band, Belly Dancing, Fire Don’t forget our Thursday Lunchtime Delivery
During the holidays we have been trying to sort out our outside play area which will be Engine, Produce Auction, Bouncy Castle, Pet Service for the Housebound and Elderly only.
at the back of the building. We hope to be putting down Astroturf and use room dividers Show, Refreshments, Bar, There is no charge for delivery - you pay only
as fencing to keep the children in and then we can have our bikes and cars outside. We BBQ, Art Exhibition, Face Painting, the normal take-away prices.
will be applying for a grant to help us buy all the equipment needed to do this. Tae Kwon Do, Fun Football Plaice your order before
We still have place available in September, so if you would like your child to join Tug of War, Tombola, Lucky Programme
us, please call in and see us at Watton Youth & Community Centre, Harvey Street Stalls, Observatory open all day 11am on a Thursday
during opening hours of 8.45am to 11.45am or phone us on 01953 881778 or on our WET FISH available from 9am daily
mobile 07843 277127, or alternatively call Angie on 01953 883233 or Dawn on Car Boot £5 a pitch
01953 881382 for more information. To book ring Pat on 452492 Telephone 01953 882 401
The Wayland News Page 26

OPEN DAY WITH THE HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY

MOUNTED REGIMENT AT BODNEY CAMP
Competing in the Sword, Lance, Revolver Farriers A Trumpeter from The
display which demonstrates Skill at Arms keep the Musical Ride
horses in
top
condition

A scene from the Musical Ride for which the

Household Cavalry is justly famous

On 9 August 2009 the Household Cavalry

Mounted Regiment (HCMR) held an Open
Day at Bodney Camp in Norfolk whilst
conducting regimental training. Members
of the public were invited to visit the
Regiment, walk around the horse lines and
watch the displays of horsemanship in the
main arena.
Visitors had the opportunity to buy carrots
to feed the horses, watch the Farriers
working in the forge and watch an
amusing interpretation of recruit training
Competitor from
performed by the current trainees in the
Household Cavalry‘s riding school. There the Sword, Lance,
were also performances by the Regimental Revolver display.
Coach Troop, the Flying Gunners
motorcycle display team and Out on a
Wing Falconry. The finals of HCMR‘s
equitation events were held in main arena,
so the crowd were treated to show-
jumping, a Grand Prix, tent-pegging and a
sword, lance, revolver display. The Open
Day was a tremendous success with over 6,500 people attending. People were extremely generous, and over £4,000 was raised for charity.
The Commanding Officer of HCMR, Lieutenant Colonel Crispin Lockhart MBE said: ―I am very pleased that so many people chose to come along and
support the men, women and the horses of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment. We are looked after very well by the local community and it is
great to have an opportunity to show them what we can do. I look forward to seeing many of them again at Open Day next year.‖
The Squadron Leader of the Blues and Royals Squadron, Major Tom Archer-Burton said: ―It is a great experience for our soldiers to be able to
display their horsemanship in front of such a large and supportive crowd. It should not be forgotten that many of the soldiers performing today will
be serving with our operational Regiment in Afghanistan over the coming year.‖
1 Troop Leader of the Life Guards Squadron, Captain Charles Dale said: ―The horses have loved meeting their adoring fans. I was shocked by the
amount of carrot debris in front of each horse‘s stall – we may need to put them on a diet after today.‖

T
he Musical Ride has been a part of the public face of the Household
Cavalry for many years. It first performed at The Royal Tournament in
1882. The Rides is based on a series of cavalry drill movements set to
music, and has changed very little over the years. The soldiers wear
exactly the same uniforms as those worn by The Household Cavalry Regiment on
parade, but lances take the place of swords. Four members of the Ride wear stable
dress that dates from the 1820s, and which is considerably less constricting than the
full ceremonial uniform (or cuirasses as they are known).

Two pictures from the exciting display by the

Flying Gunners - The Royal Artillery
Motorcycle Display Team
 The Wayland News Page 27

WATTON CHURCHES TOGETHER

Breckles, Caston, Great Hockham, Griston,
Merton, Stow Bedon, Thompson PUZZLE CORNER
Worship Calendar: Sept. 2009
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St. Mary’s Church, Watton
1st, 3rd & 4th Wednesday at 9.30am Holy Communion Sunday 6th September Would you like to win a £10 Adcocks Voucher to spend? Simply
2nd Wednesday Morning Worship. Church Office opens Tues, 10:20 am Sunday Club Griston
complete the crossword on the right and drop it in to The Wayland
Wed & Thurs 9am-1pm Tel: 01953 881252 (ages 4-11, ‗Manorcourt‘ Day Centre, Manor Rd.)
News bin at (or post it to) Adcocks, 32 High Street, Watton,
margaret@churchadm.freeserve.co.uk 10:30 am Holy Communion Griston Norfolk. IP25 6AE before the paper deadline. All correct entries
www.achurchnearyou.com/watton-st-mary Sunday 13th September will be put into a draw and the winner will receive a £10 Adcocks
Sun 6th 8.00am Holy Communion 9:00 am Matins Gt. Hockham voucher to spend. In the event of any dispute the decision of the
10.00am Holy Communion 9:00 am Holy Communion Merton Editor will be final. The clues are a mix of cryptic, and easy with
Sun 13th 8.00am Holy Communion 10:30 am Harvest Festival & Holy Communion Stow Bedon one or two anagrams thrown in just to make it more interesting!
10.00am Holy Communion The correct solution will be published in the next issue.
Wed 16th 7.00pm Battle of Britain Service of Remembrance Sunday 20th September
Sun 20th 8.00am Holy Communion 10:30 am Holy Communion Thompson
10.00am Holy Communion Sunday 27th September
Sun 27th 8.00am Holy Communion 9:00 am Harvest All Age Merton*
10.00am All Age Worship Service & Breakfast
12noon Holy Baptism 10:30 am Harvest Festival & Holy Communion Breckles*
6.30pm Choral Evensong 6:30 pm Harvest Festival Caston*
Watton Methodist Church Sunday 4th October
Every Wednesday the Church is open for quiet reflection and prayer 10:30 am Titular Festival & Holy Communion Caston
between 10am & 12 Noon It’s your quiet place. At 10.30 there is a 3:00 pm Harvest Festival Gt Hockham
half-hour Midweek Service in the Large Vestry led by the Minister or a 6:30 pm Harvest Festival Griston
Church Member. Church Office opens on Wednesdays 8.30 - 12.30
Administrator: 07732972923 wmcadmin@hotmail.co.uk
*Preacher: the Venerable Canon John Ashe, our new archdeacon
www.wattonmethodist.btik.com
Sun 6th 10.45am Major J Matthews For all our parishes…
6.30pm Rev Brian Eagle Holy Communion ‘The WAY’ Youth Group (ages 11+)
Sun 13th 10.45am Mr John Hylton Sunday, 6th September, 7-8:00 pm, Rectory
6.30pm Mr Alan Warby Sunday, 20th September, 7-8:00 pm, Rectory
Sun 20th 10.45am Mr Dudley Howe Harvest Festival Pram Services: Wednesdays, 10:15 am
6.30pm Mr David Jack Harvest Festival Caston School Hall (Caston Village Hall in holidays). For parents
Sun 27th 10.45am Rev B Winner Back to Church Sunday or carers with children aged 0-5. Short Holy Communion,
6.30pm Mrs J Semmons kiddies‘ Christian songs, social & play time.
Roman Catholic Community Enquiries: The Revd. Bob Nichols: Tel.: (01953) 483222;
Each Sat 5.30pm Mass at Watton Methodist Church Email: revbobnichols@gmail.com
Pentecostal Church, Dereham Road, Watton
There is a Noah's Ark Sunday and King's Kids for children held
during the morning services
All Saints Church, Threxton Across 27 Could you glue bricks together
Sun 6th 10.30am Alpha Introduction. Sunday 6th September 2009 1 Take back that nectar - it's with this? (6)
muddled. (6) Down
Is there more to life than this? Come and sign up for our new 4 Hitchcock's 1960 film (6) 1 Type of filled pasta. (7)
Alpha Course starting this Autumn. 9 No 'see' where the witches 2 You could never fire a Papal one
6.30pm No Evening Service
Sun 13th 10.30am Good News—Luke Chapter 10
CAR BOOT & CRAFTS collect to cook! (4)
10 You mustn't dig too deeply in
of course! (5)
3 The goal of Buddhist meditation
6.00pm Civic Service for Watton one of these! (4,6) (7)
Mayor, Councillor Margaret Holmes
Sat 12th September 9.00am 11 The part of a corn ear that helps 5 A green light is a sign for Al (6)
you see. (6) 6 The actor Norm is a great
Sun 20th 10.30am Good News– Luke Chapter 10 St Mary’s Church, Car Park, Watton 12 Salt and pepper improved the fisherman! (9)
No Evening Service Contact 01953 882936. Car Boots £4.00 No Need to Book. flavour. (8) 7 How the Queen refers to the Queen
Sun 27th 10.30am Good News - Luke Chapter 10 13 An elevated place to eat. (4,5) (7)
4.30pm Coffee, Cake & Conversation 15 Unfortunately for them, their 8 Much more common in the old
Alpha Course Wednesday evenings at 7.00pm on SUDOKO skin makes the best leather. (4) days if you had sore throats (13)
23rd & 30th September with dinner included 16 The Taoiseach governs the 14 Hoist Sail - its not fresh air! (9)
JUST FOR FUN! Emerald one. (4) 16 Doing it yourself is often done
St. Nicholas’ Church, Ashill Each Sudoku has a unique 17 Canoeists putting an end to it. here (2-5)
Sun 6th 9.30am Holy Communion solution that can be reached (9) 18 Ssssh! (7)
Sun 13th 9.30am Morning Worship logically without guessing. 21 That chic loves to make small 19 Dispose of the artificial foot to go
Sun 20th 9.30am Holy Communion talk (8) further than the rest. (7)
Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the
Sun 27th 9.30am Harvest Thanksgiving All Age Worship 22 Horses often win by one (6) 20 Desire for a drink (6)
blank spaces. Every row must 24 A grown up after a place for 23 two of these? One for the python
St. George’s Church, Saham Toney contain one of each digit. So toddlers selling plants? (10) fans. Wink Wink! (5)
Sun 6th 11.00am Holy Communion must every column, as must 25 Expression of disappointment
Sun 13th 11.00am Morning Worship every 3x3 square. (4)
Sun 20th 11.00am Holy Communion 26 Wartime coffee in Germany
was often this. (6)
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THIS TEAM PLAY WITH AN ADVANTAGE!
Advantage Technologies are pleased to announce their continued sponsorship of the Thetford Independent Junior Football Team.
The money is used to buy equipment and a new strip for the budding footballers as well as helping them to attend venues throughout
the year. We wish them good luck with the coming season.
STORIES FROM LEGEND
In the absence of Pat this month Ruth took the chair and
introduced our speaker, Daphne Howlett, with her talk
entitled ‗Stories from Legend‘. Daphne has an amazing
collection of shells and an abundance of stories associated
with them. We all see the usual assortment of shells on our
beaches but do we ever consider the type of animal that has
inhabited that shell? I know I don‘t. The difference in size
of the shells Daphne displayed is also quite amazing – she
has collected them from all over the world (with the help of
friends and family of course!) A very enjoyable evening‘s
entertainment.
Earlier in the month several members joined Wymondham
Afternoon WI when their speaker told us how he renovated
the rooms on Wymondham Station which are now known as
‗The Brief Encounter‘ tea rooms and restaurant. After the
talk we popped along to the station for a look. This is a
venue with wonderful character – named after the film of
the same name it is full of memorabilia. Any day you can
get a cup of coffee (or tea) there and watch the trains pass
through.
In September we will be hosting a Group Meeting in Caston
Village Hall when our speaker will be BBC weatherman,
Jim Bacon. This is an open meeting and you are welcome to
join us.
For further information you can ring Barbara on 882595.
Our regular meetings are held in Watton Christian Community
Centre at 7.30pm on the 2nd Thursday of the month.
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Welfare Contact Number: 01328 864543
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A THANK YOU FROM DAN
I would like to say a very big thank you to the St. John‘s
Ambulance, the paramedics, doctors and nurses at the Norfolk &
Norwich Hospital for the care and attention I received after I was
taken ill at the Wayland Show on 2 August. Thank you all very
much for a job well done.
Dan Hyde and family
BRADENHAM & DISTRICT
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
AUTUMN SHOW
Our next event will be the Autumn Show on Saturday 12
September.
The Show will be held in the Village Hall and all are welcome to
view the exhibits, the prize-giving and take tea with us from
3.30pm.
There will be no regular meeting in September and October's
meeting is the AGM for members only.
EVENTS DIARY
ACC = Ashill Community Centre, Hale Road, Ashill
Watton CCC = Watton Christian Community Centre
Wells CCC = Wells Cole Community Centre, Saham
September
Sat 5th Something for Everyone in aid of the children of
Kathmandu at the Carbrooke Village Hall See art.
Thurs 10th NWT A guided walk at East Wretham Reserve. See ad
Wed 9th } Art Exhibition at St Andrews Church Hingham
Sat 12th } Wed - Fri: 9am to 5pm Sat: 9am to 5pm See art
Sat 12th Craft Market at The Queens Hall See art
Sat 12th Coffee Morning at Threxton Church 10 - 12 See art
Sat 12th Bradenham Hort. Soc. Annual Show at the village hall
East Bradenham See art
Sat 19th Saham WI Jumble Sale at Wells CCC See ad.
Fri 25th Ashill WI Coffee Morning 10 -12 Noon see art
Sun 27th Bear Faced Cheek at Shipdham Airfield See art.
October
Tues 6th Prize Bingo at ACC Eyes Down at 7.30pm All Welcome
Tues 20th 7.45pm NWT Talk The Return of the Osprey. WCCC.
Sat 24th Class of ‗92 Reunion at Wayland Community High
School See art for details
November
Fri 120th Inner Wheel Barn Dance at the Queens Hall.
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