The Wayland News, August 2009

August 2009

AFGHANISTAN - COULD IT BECOME OUR VIETNAM?

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

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The central purpose of journalism is to provide citizens with by which to fight the war and they do not wish to throw their lives accurate and reliable information so they can function in a free away because the government is unable (or unwilling) to match its society. The news media are the common carriers of public rhetoric with the hardware to carry out the task. discussion, and this responsibility forms a basis for journalists‘ So with this in mind we present arguments both for and against and special privileges. This discussion serves we ask the question . . . why exactly society best when it is informed by facts are we sending troops to Afghanistan? rather than prejudice and supposition. It Unfortunately it may take some time to should strive to represent fairly the varied come up with the complete answer and viewpoints and interests in society, and to that is regrettable. place them in context rather than highlight Defence officials of Britain and the only the conflicting fringes of debate. United States, Australia, Canada, the This encompasses myriad roles - helping Netherlands and Germany, regularly define community, creating common cite the following two reasons as language and common knowledge, justification for their troops fighting identifying a community's goals, heroes and dying in Afghanistan in increasing and villains, and pushing people beyond numbers: preventing the return of safe complacency. This purpose also involves havens for international terrorist other requirements, such as being networks in Afghanistan, and ensuring entertaining, serving as watchdog and the country does not become a major offering a voice to the voiceless. grower and exporter of hard drugs. The For some time now The Wayland News troops are primarily there to combat has been listening to the voice of the increased violent terrorist activities by wider media and the public, and how our the Taliban, Al-Qaida, illegally armed role in Afghanistan is both portrayed and groups, and the increasingly strong perceived. At a time when our servicemen links between terrorism activities and and women are fighting and dying illicit drugs. thousands of miles from home, we feel it This map shows the relative positions of Helmand There is no doubt the increasing is important to provide a forum for and Kandahar provinces (blue) in Afghanistan. number of British deaths in informed public discussion. Afghanistan‘s Helmand Province including that of the most senior Army officer to die in action in It is essential that all British troops serving in any theatre of war almost three decades - has led to renewed criticism of the war. know they have our unconditional support and The Wayland As the respected Asia Pacific journal reported recently: ―By News unequivocally supports our men and women in virtually every measure, the war in Afghanistan is getting much Afghanistan; they are doing an extremely dangerous job and we worse for both the western coalition and for the Afghan civilian recognise their professionalism and bravery. For this very reason, population. The strategic benefits are minimal to non-existent, the and for the first time since The Wayland News was published this risks of a widening war alarming, and the moral and humanitarian paper feels it is time to take a stand on a national issue, an issue consequences appalling. Strategic confusion, institutional inertia that could end up being our Vietnam. Let‘s be clear, our troops in Afghanistan are carrying out the work and self-interest provide most of the answer as to why the US they joined up to do. Military people expect to go to war – they live remains in Afghanistan.‖ The journal also suggests that coalition with the risk of dying but they also expect to be given the right tools forces share the same strategic confusion, mixed with a diffuse

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

VIETNAM . . . THE DEADLY STATISTICS

RUSSIAN LOSSES IN AFGHANISTAN

WATTON IN BLOOM AWARDS

Gardens in the Town were judged for the annual Watton in Bloom awards by the Town Mayor on the last Sunday in June. This was just 12 days after the worst summer storm in living memory threw down rain and hail stones to ruin many lovingly tendered floral displays. Many looked as though they would not recover from the severe battering. However, the hardy gardeners of Watton impressed Ms Margaret Holmes to such an extent that 5 highly commended certificates will be sent to residents of: 44 Priory Road, 2 Plover Road, 3 Wissey Grove, 15 Stevens Close and 24 Sharman Avenue. The winners were Mr Joe and Mrs Vicky Aylett of 18 Redhill Park. Joe and Vicky said how pleased they were to receive the award, and had been surprised just how readily their plants had responded to the restorative care they gave them in the days following the storm when the weather became warm and humid. Pictured left to right are Mr Joe Aylett, The Mayor Ms Margaret Holmes and Mrs Vicky Aylett accepting the silver plate for 2009.

HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY TO WATTON WESTFIELD INFANT & NURSERY SCHOOL! The children at Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School enjoyed a birthday picnic on the school field to celebrate the school‘s 30th birthday. The weather was perfect and afterwards the children enjoyed a fun lunchtime playing in the school‘s extensive grounds on all their amazing apparatus. The children also took part in a special birthday assembly which included an enormous cake decorated with 30 candles. This had been made by some of the parents. In the picture you can see the children trying to blow out the candles. The Friends of the school gave each child a commemorative blue leather bookmark with the school‘s sunshine logo on it. Headteacher Miss Davis said, ―It has been a wonderful day for the children to remember for many years to come.‖

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BROWNIES OUT & ABOUT

1st Watton Brownies have been working towards their "Out & About" badge recently and were invited to Merton Hall on 25th Jun to practise some map reading and orienteering. It was a beautiful sunny evening and the girls really enjoyed a 30 minute hike around the estate, followed by a short orienteering course around the grounds of the Hall. The evening was made even more special when 2 new Brownies, Hannah and Jessica, made their Brownie Promises in the middle of the beautiful rose garden. Pictured are Natasha & Gemma practising with a compass.

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A FIRST FOR WATTON MEDICAL PRACTICE!

We have been designated as a doctor training practice and therefore we are fortunate to be able to welcome 2 qualified doctors to the surgery so that they can continue their individual training. The doctors are: Dr Susanne Ahlund and Dr Tim Bosworth. They will be with us for approximately 6 months after which time we will welcome some new doctors again. Dr Ahlund and Dr Bosworth will form part of our normal clinical team and will see patients in clinics and on home visits after initial in surgery training. We hope that you will help us in welcoming these doctors to Watton. There is some confusion in the media regarding Swine Flu and what patients should do. The symptoms are some or all of the following: Sudden high temperature, aches and pains, cough, sore throat, diarrhoea and vomiting, general feeling of unwell. You should not come to the surgery but instead phone in to speak to a doctor who will listen, advise and treat if necessary. Having these symptoms may not necessarily be Swine Flu. It is hoped that the NHS will set up some centres for patients to contact directly very soon. We do not have any vaccines as the media might suggest but we hope to hear more from the NHS in the coming few weeks. We are always grateful to receive any financial assistance with the purchase of equipment and we have a separate fund for this purpose. Recently we were donated some money from Watton Bowls Club and we bought some equipment to check the amount of oxygen a patient in breathing in. This was very much appreciated. A reminder once again that if the receptionists ask you for an indication of your problem when you want an appointment, they are doing this on the direct instruction of the doctors, to ensure that you are seen by the best possible

clinician. If the matter is personal, please say so and you can be assessed by our Nurse Practitioner. We would like to thank all of our patients who give us constructive feedback on our services and clinics. Please keep talking to us so that we can work together to improve the health of the patients of Watton Medical Practice.

AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN? A strange ‗phenomenon‘ happens to cars waiting to turn right at the end of Monkhams Drive, they become ‗invisible‘ to drivers going into the garage next door. Vehicles on Thetford Road switch on their left hand indicator after passing Charles Avenue, completely ignoring the next left hand turn (and the waiting car) and go into the garage. It is true that one should never venture out of a junction until one is absolutely certain the other driver is committed to the left turn but on Thetford Road the level of traffic often requires nippy exit if one is to avoid a lengthy wait. There is a similar problem with cars approaching the Cley Lane/Harvey Street junction form the Brandon direction. Please be careful about when you indicate you are going to turn and make sure there isn‘t another car that may – yes, wrongly, rely on your signal.

„ALLOTMENT‟ COMPETITIONS‟ 2009 The judging of the Church Road Allotments took place on Friday 3 July at 10 am. The winners this year for the ‗Best Kept Allotment‘ for the Church Road site was Mr Taylor, second Mr Palmer, 3rd Mr Clarey and 4th Mr Gardiner. The judges look for many things when making their scores such as diversity of crops, health

and vigour of plants, condition of soil, disease and weed control, Environment friendly/ organic, self sufficiency and overall appearance and tidiness. Mr Taylor has only been an allotment holder for the last two years and was overjoyed to have won. The judging of the Thetford Road Allotments took place on Friday 10 July at 10 am. As this was a new site opened in May of this year the Council decided it would hold a ‗Most Improved Allotment Competition‘ The winners are Mr Beane, second Miss Karen Grant & Mr Truss, Mr Richard Marsham and Mr Wakefield. All allotment holders are given two packets of seeds to start them off next year. The Town Mayor Councillor Margaret Holmes praised all the Allotment holders for their hard work and enthusiasm despite the awful weather conditions of late, which had destroyed many of the plants which had needed to be planted again.

BREAST CANCER CHARITY DAY The Breckland Flower & Garden Club & Great Ellingham & District Flower Club would like to thank everybody who supported the above event, special thank you to the sponsors and local businesses who donated prizes for our tombola. On the day we presented £1500.00 to the following charities: Keeping Abreast, Breakthrough Breast Cancer and Coping with Breast Cancer. If anybody is interested in joining the flower clubs you will be most welcome Breckland Flower Club meet every 2nd Thursday of the month at 2.00pm at Old Buckenham Village Hall and Great Ellingham Flower Club every 3rd Monday of the month at 7.30pm at Rocklands Village Hall for more details please contact Ann Norris 01953 454583.

BRECKLAND PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION 2009 The deadline for entries for the Breckland Photography competition 2009 is August 17th and we would like to encourage photographers of every age to take part. Entry forms, categories and rules are available from Wayland House. The prizes are really good – gift vouches for £100, £50 and £25, so it is worth taking the camera out and about to capture some of the real joys of the Breckland area. We have already received one superb entry. Judges this year are Vicki Nunn, (wife of District Council Leader William Nunn) who has been studying photography, Simon Edwards a professional wildlife photographer from Wisbech, whose stunning photographs featured in our May Exhibition, and Mike Powles, who is a professional photographer and a wildlife consultant on the BBC's Springwatch programme. We have been very fortunate to engage such a great team and hope to really impress them both with the quality of photography and with the wonderful scenes and characters of Breckland.

BRADENHAM & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Have you ever dug up something of interest in your garden? If so why not come to our August meeting and bring your finds along? Thursday 20th August at 7.30pm in the Village Hall when Mr. Graham Simmons will give us a talk on Treasure Trove in the soil. We shall also have the regular minishow of Culinary Herbs in a vase, Geoff's tips and refreshments. Please do come along - all are welcome Marianne Kilmartin Publicity Officer (01362 820744)

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LETTER FROM AUSTRALIA BY CHRIS O‟CONNOR THE BIG PARLIAMENTARY RORT

(Ed: Rort is an Australian term meaning, generally, a financial impropriety, particularly relating to a government programme. It appears to derive from "rorty" a 19th century London slang word (though I have never heard it used over here) meaning “fine; splendid; jolly; or boisterous”. The term is also used as a verb to mean the action of defrauding, (e.g. he rorted the system.) Like most sporting nations we have become used to the antics of our sportsmen and women. In Australia the two major football codes are notorious for ending up on the front pages of newspapers with tales of drunkenness, rape, assault – the list is endless. So it came as no surprise when an email did the rounds in Australia a few weeks ago and many people automatically thought of the above. Just wait until the end for the surprise! NRL stands for National Rugby League and AFL stands for Australian Football League. The email went something like this: - Does the following apply to NRL or AFL? 36 have been accused of spousal abuse; 7 have been arrested for fraud; 19 have been arrested for writing bad cheques; 117 have directly or indirectly bankrupted at least two businesses; three have done time for assault; 71 cannot get a credit card due to bad credit; 14 have been arrested on drug related charges; eight have been arrested for shoplifting; 21 are currently defendants in lawsuits; 84 have been arrested drunk driving in the past year. Was it the football codes? Nope, it allegedly relates to our federal MP‘s! Whether it is true or not I‘m not quite sure but given the notoriety of most politicians it could well be. After the shame that was, or still is the expenses rort amongst British MP‘s it is not hard to image that the above might relate to Australian law makers. Meanwhile we have just been informed that our politicians have hoarded more than 17 million frequent flyer points in just six months, refusing to bow to public pressure to use them for official travel. And they're still lapping up free gifts, from complimentary personal training to cigars and Penfolds Grange wine, a wine that sells for around $400 (₤200) a bottle. Federal MPs spent more than $5.5 million (₤2.25 million) on domestic flights in the second half of last year, documents tabled in Parliament show. But just 16 of the country's MPs and senators bothered to use their airline loyalty points - earned at taxpayers' expense - to reduce costs, redeeming a mere $30,700 (₤15,350) in flights. Defence Minister and stickler for the rules John Faulkner redeemed a massive 147,000 points, while fellow Labor MPs Daryl Melham and Julie Owens also saved taxpayer coin. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd (who uses an RAAF VIP Boeing 737 aircraft) spent $3.2 million (₤1.6 million) on domestic and international travel over just six months. His eight international trips cost taxpayers $733,000, (₤336,500) excluding RAAF special purpose flights. That's just shy of former Liberal PM John Howard's record, when he spent $793,000 (₤396,500) on international travel in the second half of 2005. These expenses are for flying mind you, they do not take account of additional costs such as hotels, meals and ministerial advisers. Changes to the Register of Members' interests, also show one Liberal MP accepted free personal training sessions before a free trip to Papua New Guinea, where he walked the Kokoda Track. Health Minister Nicola Roxon received two bottles of Penfolds Grange from Qantas, while Opposition treasury spokesman Joe Hockey declared a box of cigars. Infrastructure Minister Anthony Albanese received a gift basket of organic produce, a football scarf, AFL and Australian Open tickets, a bottle of scotch and a tie. The latest travel reports tabled in Parliament are the first to reveal the number of frequent flyer points earned by MPs on official business. Meanwhile, former Prime Minister John Howard has started driving again - and his travel routine is still costing the taxpayer dearly. Travel documents show that, from July to December last year, the 69-year-old has taken full advantage of a "private -plated vehicle", costing taxpayers $5000 (₤2500). According to one of his staff members, Mr Howard is still occasionally chauffeured about town but "he does like to drive himself". And despite having accrued more than 46,500 frequent flyer points, Mr Howard slugged taxpayers more than $15,600 (₤7800) in domestic air fares. It would seem it pays to be a politician. [email protected]

CASTON CAMERA CLUB MAKING PHOTOGRAPHY FUN! As a new club it‘s very easy to dismiss us as not knowing too much but we spend a lot of time offering training to our beginner members through various courses and it‘s really amazing just how quickly they start producing quality pictures. Caston Camera Club is unquestionably the most popular club in this area. Our aim is not to be the biggest club around but more to continue to be the best and it‘s our members who will ensure that this is the case. Just last month we took a number of our members off to Norwich to try their hand at Night Photography. Many of them had never tried this before but lots of help was on hand and some excellent photos were taken – have a look at www.castoncameraclub.co.uk/june2009.asp and you can see for yourself just how well they did. And that‘s what the club is all about. Caston is just three miles south Watton, just off the A1075 and regular meetings are held every third Tuesday of the month but we also do special beginner‘s evenings as well. Whatever your experience level you‘ll enjoy being a member. If you would like to know more then have a look at our web site www.castoncameraclub.co.uk or call Brian for a chat on 01953 488 477

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The World‘s Biggest Coffee Morning is back and this year Macmillan Cancer Support is looking for people to hold a coffee morning event held in every village/town across Norfolk. Can you help them? If so, why not register to take part and help even more people living with cancer. This year‘s ‗World‘s Biggest Coffee Morning‘ event takes place on Friday 25 September and taking part couldn‘t be easier. Last year the generous people from our area helped raise over £158,000 in Norfolk alone. This year they want to raise more but can only do this with your help. Every year over 4,400 people are diagnosed with cancer in Norfolk and one in three people will be affected by it during their lifetime. Macmillan aims to be a source of practical, medical, emotional and financial help to these people and their friends and family. Everyone can make their cuppa count by holding a coffee morning, at home, at work or at school. To hold a coffee morning for Macmillan, register by calling 0845 602 1246 or visit www.macmillan.org.uk/coffee. Unable to hold an event? Then why not make a donation to Macmillan by calling the above number and paying by debit or credit card.

The funeral took place of Mary Beattie Trew at St Mary‘s Church, Watton, followed by cremation at Earlham Crematorium on Monday July 13th. The service was conducted by the Rev. Geoff Garrett and the organist was Sandra Cromie. Mary Beattie Trew – ―Betty‖ was born 23rd November 1918 at Colton, the only child of John and Beryl Thompson. Her family moved to Westmere. At the age of 17 Betty worked as a parlour maid, and was then recommended to the Lady Walsingham for housemaid duties. She attended dances in Tottington and Watton, mixing socially and helping with the harvests. Betty was married at Tottington Church at the end of December 1940 and the family made complete with the birth of Gay. At the beginning of 1942 the residents of the Battle Area were ordered off and made to find elsewhere to live. Betty‘s family came to Watton. Betty had a variety of jobs; she worked for Mr and Mrs Frank Johnson in the baker‘s shop, then for their sons Malcolm and Howard in the milk business ending up retiring from a fashion shop in Swaffham. She then went onto part-time work, driving handicapped children to school. Betty loved carnivals and she and Queenie Pye took part every year, usually walking away with prizes for their costumes. Along with Nell Horn, Betty was one of the founder members of the Watton Thursday Club for Handicapped People which is still going today. Betty never owned a washing machine, saying that clothes lasted longer if washed by hand! Betty died peacefully in Quinton House on 27th June. Family mourners: Gay & John Skipper, Valerie & Michael Probert ( David), Nicky Perkins (Family), David & Sandra Skipper, Craig & Amy Skipper, Matthew & Tracey Denny, John Lamb, Teresa & Kevin Frost, Joyce Steggles. Other Mourners: Barabar Kellingray, Mrs Margaret Cator (Family), Jean & Ted Reay, Linda Woods, Madge Shipp, Michael & Janice Wassell, Mrs Jean Brock, Ronnie & Kathleen Thompson (John Leeder), Mr & Mrs Reggie Tennant, Monica & Nigel Tilford, Mrs Helen Robertson (Joan Baldwin & Mabel Curtis), Mrs Jean Bridges, Mr & Mrs Fred Tolman, Mr Roy Rudling, Mrs Pauline Hunt, Gill & Robert Allen ( John Buckle), Mrs Carol Tuttle, Mrs C Seville, Mrs Janet Nichols, Mrs Carol Nichols, Tom & Susan Pallister, Mrs Marie Warwick (Quinton House Care Home), Hazel Steven, Josie Jones, Samantha Gough, Mrs Bridget Belham, Mrs Betty Roberts ( Mr Bill Hancock), Mrs Sheila Jessup, Vera Amys, The Honourable Lavender Garnier, Lord Walsingham, Mrs Alison Dickson (Watton Thursday Club for Handicapped People), Mrs Gwen Bird, Mr R Newstead, Mrs Lisa Watsham, Mrs Tracy Webster, Mrs Diane Smith, Mrs D Cooper, Mrs Sue Baldwin, Mrs E Johnson (Family & Mr & Mrs M D Johnson).

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£207,000 BOOST FOR PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA IN NORFOLK

A Norfolk partnership has been awarded £207,000 to pilot a project which encourages early diagnosis of dementia and to support those living with the condition. A joint project between Norfolk County Council, the NHS in Norfolk and the Alzheimer's Society has been awarded the money by the Department of Health to fund Dementia Advisers, who will be able to support people through the course of their condition. Often when people are first diagnosed they do not have the complex needs that services are currently geared up to meet. Dementia Advisers will be able to support people as soon as they are diagnosed, helping to plan for the future and provide tailored information and advice. Five Dementia Advisers will be based across the county and will support up to 500 people with the condition. It is estimated that approximately 13,500 people were living with dementia in Norfolk last year, but only 4,918 were on GP dementia registers. It is hoped that this pilot project will encourage more people, who think they might be developing symptoms of dementia, to seek advice from their GP. David Harwood, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Services at Norfolk County Council, said: "This is fantastic news for Norfolk and a great example of successful partnership working between Norfolk County Council, the NHS in Norfolk and the Alzheimer's Society. "With more people living longer lives than ever before, there will inevitably be an increase in cases of dementia, particularly in areas such as Norfolk where there is a large proportion of older people. Our Dementia Advisers will be able to give tailored support to people, by promoting independence and well being." Mark Weston, Assistant Director of Mental Health for NHS Norfolk comments: ―In securing this pilot it means we are able to carry out rapid evaluation of this potentially new model of care for dementia patients. This could prove to be a

valuable step for us in terms of fully understanding what the real needs of dementia patients are and will help inform how we ensure patients are getting the right support and care they need.‖ Chris Humphris, Deputy Director of Commissioning for NHS Great Yarmouth and Waveney, said: "We are delighted that Norfolk has received this funding. "We know that this will help us to provide better services for people with dementia in the Great Yarmouth area." Gill Lintott, from the Alzheimer's Society, said: "We are delighted that Norfolk has been chosen as one of the first locations in the country to have Dementia Advisers. They will make an enormous difference to people's quality of life. Having a guiding hand to help navigate the care and support system is what people have told us they need most." More information about dementia can be found in the 'Finding your way' leaflet, available online at: http://www.norfolk.gov.uk/ consumption/groups/public/documents/article/ ncc043350.pdf or to request a copy please contact Norfolk County Council Adult Social Services on 0344 800 8014.

CITIZENS‟ ADVICE BUREAU

COULD YOU HELP YOUR COMMUNITY? At some time in our lives all of us will need advice. Sometimes we can find out for ourselves through the internet, the library or from friends but, for many of us, the Citizens‘ Advice Bureau is the place to go to get honest, impartial, confidential and well informed advice. The Citizens‘ Advice organisation started on the day following the outbreak of the Second World War. It was intended to deal with problems like the loss of ration books, homelessness and evacuation. At this time, like today, debt was a key issue and continues to be one of the main areas on which advice is sought. Bureaux are staffed almost entirely by volunteers and operate to serve local communities by advising on all problems, great and small, faced by people in the modern

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world. These can range from debt problems, advice on consumer issues, relationships, eligibility and entitlement for benefits and information about employment issues. Bureaux also pursue social policy issues at a local and national level to try to help resolve issues at source. Volunteers are from a range of backgrounds and ages. Some are retired and have decided to put something back into the community through this form of voluntary work. Others can use their time with Citizens‘ Advice to develop their skills and experience, possibly as a means to get back into work, or simply as self development. All are welcome into the Bureaux. Those who wish to volunteer, or find out more about being an adviser, should get in touch with their nearest Bureau – details on the website www.citizensadvice.org.uk . An induction interview will be arranged and prospective volunteer advisers will be told about the work of the Bureau and the training necessary to become an adviser. It is clearly essential that those who are to be advisers have a thorough training programme to ensure that they are properly prepared when they come face to face with clients. Volunteers take the training at a pace that is suitable for them. They will be supported and encouraged by an experienced Guidance Tutor and by all the other advisers already working in the Bureau. They will go through a carefully structured training programme covering all aspects of the advice service including gaining experience of the face to face contact by observing interviews conducted by trained advisers. When trainees are ready they will attend a four day course – usually in Norwich – after which they will, with initial supervision, be able to start advising. They will then build up their experience, while completing remaining modules, before a final observed interview and then the coveted certificate. The new advisers can then decide on when they will be available to work at the Bureau. Sessions are normally run from 10.00 to 15.00 but, thanks to additional funding, it has also been possible to include a couple of early evening sessions. They will experience a range of emotions when trying to help people but there is an

enormous satisfaction in seeing someone who came into the interview room bowed down with worry leaving with hope for the future. It is not that these are necessarily complicated and difficult financial problems which cause worry and distress. With the complexities of modern life it can be something as simple as explaining a utilities bill. With the Citizens‘ Advice Bureau you could be that someone who says ‗How can we help?‘ Check the website www.citizensadvice.org.uk for details of volunteering or come in to your nearest Bureau – you will be very welcome.

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED . . . This is a repeat request . . . We are still in need of volunteers (as a driver or a helper) to deliver Meals on Wheels to people in our local area. No previous experience is needed, just a wish to help those less fortunate than ourselves. There are many in our community who, for a variety of reasons, are unable to prepare themselves a hot meal and the Meals on Wheels service is often a vital contributory factor in enabling these people to remain independent and in their own home. Meals are cooked daily in the kitchen at the Wayland Hall Luncheon Club and then taken out to people in and around Watton. Volunteers go out in pairs, with the driver receiving a small mileage allowance. Training will be given but if you would like to go out with one of our volunteers to see how things are done before committing yourself, all you need to do is ring Laura on 01953 882452 or call into the Luncheon Club at the rear of the Wayland Hall any week day between 9am and 2 pm. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE if you have a couple of hours to spare just one lunchtime a month – that‘s all we are asking, just once a month - do get in touch as it really does mean so very much to the people who rely on this service. At the risk of repeating myself again I would stress that the delivery of a hot meal to someone in need really can be instrumental in helping to keep that person in their own home. The number to call for more information or to volunteer:- Laura on 01953 882452 or Barbara on 01953 882595

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COME AND SEE US ON 2ND AUGUST Norfolk Country Markets will be in the Food marquee at the Wayland Show on Sunday 2nd August. We will be offering for sale our usual high quality home-cooked cakes and pastries as well as jams and preserves. Some craft items will also be available. If you miss us at the Show, Watton Country Market will be open as usual every Wednesday morning in the Christian Community Centre in Watton High Street.

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OSTEOPATHY WHY SEE AN OSTEOPATH?

„DOLLY MOPS AND BRASSES‟

Many people seek the help of an osteopath because they have pain and pain is usually an Last month I told you I‘d let you know what the indication that something is wrong. For talk with the above title was all about! . . . No! example, back and shoulder pain is a very nothing to do with Mrs Mop, the cleaning lady, common complaint among people who are and her method of keeping the brasses well required to sit or stand for long periods of time polished. Actually, these are just two of the in their work (driving and desk bound names for prostitutes in Victorian times – Dolly occupations). This happens purely because Mops mostly being poorly paid housemaids our bodies weren‘t designed to maintain any forced into the trade on a part-time basis to position for long periods of time. It becomes a supplement their lowly income. Brasses were the condition known as ‗postural fatigue‘. These more up-market professionals who often made altered postures and lack of movement can quite a good living plying their trade with the lead to a reduction in fluid flow within the well-to-do gentlemen of the time. body. Blood, for example, carries all the vital Annie, our speaker was very entertaining. She nutrients to the tissues necessary for normal was thanked by Pat for such an informative and function. If this is impaired then the fluids amusing talk. It was just a pity that so few become static. A good way to imagine static members were able to attend this meeting! blood is to visualise a river that is not flowing; Also at this month‘s meeting we welcomed Mrs it becomes stagnant and toxic. This is similar Kate Winslow from Thompson WI who was our within the body; our bodies need movement local delegate at the NFWI AGM at the Albert and good fluid dynamics. Without movement Hall (this meeting had been attended by 5000 the tissues don‘t get their nourishment and the women). The resolution ‗SOS for Honey Bees‘ muscles and joints don‘t work properly. This was passed by a resounding 99.4% - members can leave us susceptible to injury and illness. had been given tips on how to help and attract Tiredness, headaches, bloated stomach and bees to their gardens. Speakers at the meeting had period problems are just some examples of also included Maureen Lipman, Eve Pollard and possible symptoms that can arise as a result of Richard Stilgo. poor posture. What is interesting is that we The Fashion Evening we hosted at the Wells don‘t always associate these problems with Cole Community Centre was a successful event posture. We all know that if we hunch over a for us - raising over £200. The models were all desk all day we end up with a ‗sticky out‘ chin local ladies who ‗strutted their stuff‘ brilliantly – and round shoulders, but maintaining these thank you all, you were great! positions can also reduce the possible The WI organization is evolving all the time. The expansion of the lungs reducing the amount of old-fashioned concept that we are a lot of old oxygen and gases exchanged. The reduction women who spend their time making jam is well may not be immediately noticeable but can and truly out of date. A lot of younger women are lead to a breakdown in our health over a period joining and finding that we are about an awful lot of time. more than that. Osteopaths are trained through observation In August our speaker will be telling us about and a specialised sense of touch (palpation) health jewellery and we will also be having a to recognise areas of dysfunction within the wine tasting – ladies, you are all very welcome to body‘s tissues that are indicative of an come along and join us on imbalance within the body possibly affecting Thursday 12th at 7.30 pm in its function. What sets osteopathy apart from the Watton Christian other forms of physical therapy is the Community Centre. attention given to finding the cause of a If you want any further problem instead of just treating the information you can ring symptoms. A full medical case history is Barbara on 882595. taken, considering any medication and previous physical trauma and treatment is Sunday aimed at improving the body‘s overall function. Our interest is preventative rather Afternoon Teas than curative. With this in mind, osteopaths at Thompson use a variety of manual techniques from joint manipulation and mobilisation to Village Hall massage and soft tissue manipulation and Every Sunday until advice on good postural technique depending on your occupation or sport. September They also employ exercise prescription and A great way to end a Sunday dietary advice when necessary. walk round the local area, Sharon Gibbons is fully qualified in teaching especially if you have visitors or children to entertain! exercise (YMCA fit) since 2000 and is also a graduate of the London School of Sports Homemade cakes and Massage. She has recently graduated from cream scones! Yum!! The College of Osteopaths (Middlesex University). Sharon runs two busy clinics in Watton and Norwich. For an appointment or any further information please telephone: All welcome for a Sharon Gibbons: Osteopath BSc (Hons) LSSM (dip) MISRM MSMA great night out Tel: 01953 884732 Mobile: 07919401051 22nd August 2009, at the Email: [email protected]

Thompson Live

Chequers Inn Beer garden

Watton Ballroom Dancing Association

Live music from Mulberry Hawk and Against the Grain will be playing at the Chequers Inn, Thompson, from 7pm onwards.

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Mulberry Hawk is a 4-piece acoustic folk band and Against the Grain is a 3piece Blues band.

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THE PRICE OF FAME BY LINDSAY KEIR WISE

After reflecting on the recent demise of Michael Jackson, we are reminded of the corrosive price of fame, and on a personal level this came to me in a recent encounter in the town. I had given my name to a person for some reason or other and he eyed me with some disbelief, and said 'Are you the bloke who writes in the Wayland News?' 'Yes, I am he,' I replied, with the careful attention to grammar which is usual with the seasoned writer, 'It is I.' I took my ball pen from my top pocket, anticipating a request to autograph the peak of his baseball cap. 'Well, I think it‘s a load of rubbish,' he said, and turned away. In fact, he used a term brought to the English language by a plumber who was innovative in the field of the flushing toilet between 1836 and 1910 - but The Wayland News is a respectable publication and I did not think it seemly to give a verbatim report. I assume that the constructive comment might have been directed at my recent foray into medical matters and it is generally accepted that those pieces were offered by the way of 'Avin a Larf'' Such is the price of fame, I thought. In the field of substance abuse, a usual shortcoming in the famous, my own predilection is in the field of The Wheaty Biscuit and this is fortunately limited by the stern hand of my good lady to one a day, with my morning coffee. In my household it is generally accepted that I am one familiar with the ways of the world and I have been known to give lengthy observations on a number of subjects. When I say generally accepted, I must confess to only a 50% of the mandate, but as chairman, I think I must claim the casting vote. When our grandchildren visit they sometime show impromptu concern for my in-car safety. 'Belt up, Gramps,' they say. I'm sure it is kindly meant. However, I digress: I shall make another foray into medical matters – this time on a more serious note. The crux of the matter is this: I quite often visit our local health centre to put our repeat prescriptions in the box, and I have noticed that there is usually music from CD player in the waiting area. It what I call popular music – or rather 'pop' music with the supporting boom-boom background beat at about 130 beats to the minute. In the words of the popular song: 'Do ya Feel Like Dancin'? Not, I imagine, any of the assembled halt, lame, elderly or anxious who are waiting for their blood pressure checks. After a short wait it will be up to the accompanying 130 bpm. They do say that your blood pressure goes up when you are in the doctor's surgery. Now, in the field of music therapy it is classical music that clinically proven to calm the soul and soothe the anxious and the woebegone. Look up the subject on the net, and it is Mozart, Schubert, Beethoven and Debussy that do the job, not Kyle or Brittany. In fact on Amazon they advertise CD's of relaxation music and even Buddhist or Tibetan pipe music that will practically send you off to sleep. On some sites you can download 'for free!' as they say. So there it is. Should I mention my observations to the ladies behind the desk? I can anticipate their reply: 'Belt up, Gramps!' I'm sure it will be kindly meant.

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THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION

APACHE‟S AND LYNX VISIT WATTON AIR CADETS

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LEE VASEY BAND AT HOCKHAM On Bank Holiday Saturday August 29th, Hockham Playing Field hosts the Lee Vasey Band. This is a very popular band and tickets can be bought in advance from Amy‘s Occasions, Edwards Newsagents and The Hockham Eagle Pub. Tickets are £7 (Concessions £1) and there will be up to 8 real ales being sold on a fully stocked bar, plus a BBQ for those hungry moments. 8 till late.

Apache‘s and Lynx‘s were recently seen on Watton Airfield! However, it was neither Native American‘s nor wildcats just the mainstay of the Army Air Corps helicopter fleet. The air cadets from 864 (Watton) Squadron were delighted when five Apaches and a Lynx helicopter dropped in at Watton to show the air cadets what firepower and air support is available to the army. The Squadron training officer Mr Daniel Fishlock said, ―One of the aims of the Air Cadet Organization is to encourage an interest in aviation. The visit by an attack Squadron of the Army Air Corps gave the air cadets the chance to see up close the aviation assets of the Army and complimented their public services training.‖ The cadets had the opportunity to get up close to the helicopters and the aircrew fully explained all the equipment and its uses. The cadets also discovered that the Army Air Corps has a potent force of five operational regiments, two training regiments and one reserve regiment. Cadet Warrant Officer Rachel Fincham said, ―It was such a shame that the weather closed in after they arrived and all the flying missions were cancelled, but the cadets are now very familiar with the Apache and Lynx helicopters of the Army Air Corps.‖

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Our meeting on July 25th was well attended by those anticipating an amusing and instructive talk on bees by John & Maureen Henson This was entitled Sweet Light. Sex & Violence and well lived up to that name. Most members probably went away a lot better informed about the source of the honey they enjoy, and thankful not to be a male bee or indeed the Queen Bee!! There was honey, and beeswax, for sale and we were able to see the bees actually in a hive, everyone being most careful not to shake the table holding it, in case we all needed to beat a hasty retreat. There was the usual raffle, and plant sale, and members were asked not to forget entries for the flower show on the following Sunday. Sunday was quite hot and windy and the committee were about early getting things set up, a warm and sticky job. In the event there were sadly less entries than last year, mainly due to the odd sort of weather we have been experiencing, and the main wails seemed to be ―All my roses have been ruined by the wind, the rain, flowered too early, or, are not yet properly open‖ However we managed to put on a fine show and had a good number of visitors which was pleasing The Tombola was very popular and did well, as were the refreshments, The exhibits were once again judged by Alison from the Village Florist and our thanks go to her and to her husband for doing a difficult job patiently and well. A big thank-you goes also to Eileen Page who was the organiser of the show again this year, no mean task. It is doubtful if many members realise just how much time and work go into this event. Mrs June Smith was awarded a first for a superb rose, and this was also judged best exhibit in show. Other winners were Top Vase Susan Saini; 3 stems of flowers Susan Luff; Flowering pot plant Gloria Canham; Foliage pot plant Audrey Connor; Bonsai Rosemary Beckett; Orchid Eileen Page; Cactus or succulent Susan Saini; Arrangement in teapot Susan Saini; African Violet Eileen Page; Large flower arrangement Susan Saini; Handmade item from kit or pattern David & Ltd. Christine Wilson; Handmade from own design Unit 2, Coughtrey Industrial Estate Eileen Page; Photography Flowers David & Church Road, Griston. IP25 6QB Christine Wilson; Photography Open class Linda Moore; Best arrangement from Class 9 or 11 Susan Saint; BEST IN SHOW June Smith; Winner of most classes Susan Saini. Prize-winners were presented with their cups or gift tokens by Alison. Pictured: Alison presents June Smith with the Silver Cup for Best In Show watch by Barbara Spiegler (Chair of Ashill Garden Club) When it came time for the committee to clear up and go home the rain came down in sheets and we all got wet, but we were thankful that it waited until then and did not put off the visitors. There were lots of plants left on the sales tables as members had been really generous with them, so that on the following Sunday three of the committee went to the Holme Hale Boot Fair and sold them, adding nicely to the Club Funds. Free Quotations & Next meeting will be on July 23rd when we will be Full Planning Service having a talk by Howard Norton on Delphiniums. Come along and join us. Happy gardening.

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GREAT HOCKHAM GARDENING CLUB

CATS BY EDITH PLEASANCE

I am what one would call a ‗Cat Person‘. Meaning, of course, Trip to Colchester & Beth Chatto‘s Garden: Date: Saturday 4th I prefer feline pets rather than the canine variety. It‘s not that July. 27 members and friends enjoyed this super day out. I dislike dogs, as long as their owners assure me they are not Colchester was interesting with its unusual castle and aggressive and will not bite lumps from my person as one magnificent grounds. small terrier did when I was six years old. It was my fault In the afternoon we saw Beth Chatto‘s garden. I had never entirely as at such a young age I did not realise that a hot day been before and was so glad I made the effort! Such at the seaside was not an ideal environment for throwing my inspirational planting in 5 acres of informal gardens. The arms around an animal that would rather be anywhere but on Gravel garden emulating a dried-up river bed with plantings a crowded beach! Throughout my life I have shared a home suitable for the growing conditions. In contrast, the Water with cats. At one time we had seven consisting of Dinah, our garden full of lush, green growth, and a hundred shades of tiny all black who had produced four kittens; plus two male green, sounds tinkling and bubbling, fish and wildlife tabbies, Jimmy and Joey, from Dinah‘s previous litter. I think abounding, creating harmony and tranquillity. Then the our Mum soon found homes for the kittens that were surplus Woodland garden, darker, deeper, leaf patterns and foliage to our requirements. but still colourful, and scented. No wonder Beth Chatto Jimmy and Joey were, apart from similar markings, as remains one of the most important horticultural figures in the different in temperament as chalk from cheese. Jimmy was last century. Do visit if you get the chance! very laid back and affectionate. His favourite trick was to We nearly all succumbed to buying plants from her extensive stretch across my neck while I cycled from our back lane and nursery and also enjoyed their light lunches and home-made when I reached the front gate he would jump off and make cakes from their very nice tea room. his way indoors. Cat-flaps were unknown so he would wait Many thanks to Sue Cunningham for her hard work organising patiently for someone to let him back into the house. Joey, on such a successful trip. the other hand, was the bad boy of the village and would pick WEDNESDAY 8th JULY: HOECROFT PLANTS, Dereham, a fight with any adversary be it cat or dog. I remember one on the B1110 north of Guist, NR20 5BL. This proved hard to day the baker banged angrily on our door to report, ―That find for some, which was a shame and even more so to me, who damned cat of yours has bitten my horse in the leg and sent it stupidly muddled up the day and missed it!! However, 18 careering up the road.‖ members enjoyed their visit to what proved to be so much more Our various cats were fed mainly on scraps from the table. than just a lovely nursery, with stunning, mixed herbaceous No special tinned or packet foods for them. They ate and borders, featuring ornamental grasses and coloured foliage thrived on much the same as we had and were seldom seen by plants for all year interest. The very large plot, which the two the Vet. That is except when Mum sent me on the bus at ladies had owned since 1991, also included livestock, chickens various times with a male cat wrapped in a piece of blanket to and sheep. They were the first to exhibit grasses at Chelsea ask the Vet to ―Take his tonsils out please‖. That Mr Jones flower show, which have subsequently become fashionable. had a lovely smile! Obviously there were plants to buy and teas and coffees were Cats of all colours and shapes have come and gone in my life provided to end the interesting evening. and those who were the best behaved and gentle have FLOWER SHOW 2009 : Date Sunday, AUGUST 2nd been the all-black toms, while the gingers had the TIMINGS: Entries to be displayed in Edinburgh hall: 8-11am strongest characters. Just now I am still grieving the loss Judging takes place from : 11-2pm DOORS OPEN TO of Dixie, my large ginger and white tom who shared our PUBLIC : 2pm Presentation of trophies/prizes at : 3pm lives for sixteen years. People ask me if I will get another Auction of many of the exhibits : 3.15– 3.30pm Raffle : 3.30 cat but I am fearful that it would probably outlive me. As 3.45pm it is I am hoping to spend six weeks in Australia later in DO COME ALONG AND ENJOY THIS TRULY VILLAGE the year so will give the decision some thought when I EVENT. It is known as one of the best shows in the area. return home. Edith Pleasance © 15.07.09 Schedule, rules, entry forms and ‗tips for showing‘ are all available on our website. ENTRY FORMS TO BE IN TO ‗Overton House, Harling rd, Gt Hockham, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 1NT. BY THURS 30th JULY to enable us to organise the tables and ensure the smooth running, and no queuing, on Show day. 1st - 15th August Showcasing the work of East We hope for a record-breaking, over 400, number of entries! Anglian artists CUPS & TROPHIES : Are urgently needed so if you Art work for sale, prints & cards also available. Opening haven‘t handed yours back by now please do so. Thanks! times: Weekdays 10.00 - 4.00pm HELP NEEDED : As always, please bring your donations Saturday 10.00 - 1.00pm of a cake, scones or savoury to the tea stall, we also need donations for the plant and produce stall and for a The Dragonfly Exhibition Centre, Wayland House, Watton. Tombola and Bottle stall. Thanks! Contact Susan 01953 880205 for more information BEST KEPT GARDEN & HANGING BASKET/POTS cv COMPETITION Our team of judges have finished their deliberations and the result is in a sealed envelope ready to open on Show Day. Come along to see if you are one of the SHOWROOM: 49 High Street, Watton lucky winners of this esteemed trophy/prize. Our team of judges (from outside the village) would like to thank those in the village that spoke to them and offered them hospitality and would like to say how lovely the people were as they wandered round. Many thanks, Hockham, for making them feel so welcome. WEDNESDAY 12th AUGUST is a change from the published programme : OUTSIDE VISIT to: THE OLD RECTORY, Caston. Opposite the Red Lion Pub (now closed) As this is a privately owned garden, kindly offered to us for a visit by Graham and Marie Penfold, and not usually open to the public, we have been asked for names beforehand, so please telephone me or Annie on 488477 if you would like to come along for this unique opportunity. The cost is the usual £1 to members and is £3 to guests. We will leave the village green at 6.45pm, there at 7pm. There is plenty of room to park. Afterwards we will meet in the Waggon and Horses at Griston for a drink. Look forward to seeing you there. Everyone welcome. Need small home improvements? For more information look us up on our fantastic website: Doors, windows, locks . . . No job too small www.greathockhamgardeningclub.org.uk Free, no obligation quote Or ring me on the number below. We are a very active, friendly club, always keen to increase our membership. Call Keith on If anyone would like a lift to meetings please give me a call. Jane Dalton (Secretary) 01953 498694

MORE LINES ADDED AT WATTON COUNTRY MARKET We have welcomed a new producer to our team: a lady who makes lovely cloth bags of various sizes and pretty kaftans. Produce is increasing in quantity and variety as the weeks go by. We have a good variety of fruits and vegetables now, as well as cut flowers; garden plants are still available; the baked goods and jams continue to prove popular with our customers, as do the fresh eggs. You need never be at a loss for a gift: our crafters continue to produce beautiful etched glass, turned wood items including pens, beautiful jewellery at very reasonable prices; greetings cards for all occasions; and a wide variety of knitwear including baby clothes. Please come and visit us on a Wednesday morning, 8.30 11.30 a.m., in the Watton Christian Community Centre (next door to the Methodist Church). If you would like us to keep your purchases under the counter while you go to the rear hall where the Methodist ladies serve coffee we shall be glad to do so - just ask the person who serves you.

WAYLAND HAPPY CIRCLE We had our outing in July as usual and 42 members, husbands and friends joined the coach for the trip to Cromer to see the End of Pier Show - Seaside Special. After a journey through the countryside we arrived in time to have a look around and enjoy lunch in one of the many cafes. The weather was kind and it was a pleasant, warm (for Cromer) day. Everyone seemed to enjoy the show and some members also enjoyed a ride on ‗The Little Train‘ back to the car park. Many thanks to Doreen for organising everything. As previously mentioned, our speaker for the August meeting is Sharon McElvie, Deputy Governor of Wayland Prison.

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HACKERS, TACKERS AND STUFFERS EXHIBITION

Thanks to the Wayland organisation our second exhibition at the Dragonfly Gallery in Watton was opened by the Mayor, Margaret Holmes, accompanied by her husband David Beeken at the Preview on the evening of Friday 10th July. This was a very pleasant, well supported, occasion and we must thank our hosts at Wayland House; representatives from Norfolk Quilters; the Linus Project, Norfolk; Grandma‘s Patch, Watton; the ladies of Jessopp Road Patchwork and Craft Group, Norwich and other visitors. This launched the event in great style. It was good to meet Sue White the Wayland Heritage Officer who has set up a Blog for us through the Capturing our Wayland Heritage Project. Incidentally Sue also came to our Hackers meeting on 14th July with an interesting traditionally paper pieced quilt begun by her mother when in the ATS during the second World War which she plans to complete. Welcome Sue, on all counts. At the time of writing the exhibition is set to be a great success. It has been very well attended with visitors from far and wide, not just Norfolk. Many who come sew and include members of other local groups, whilst others are just visiting the area, come from general interest or because they accompany a friend or partner. The raffle in aid of the Big ‗C‘ centre at the N&NUH and donations for materials for Linus Quilts and Heart Cushions for those who have had surgery for breast cancer are doing very well. I will give more details next month. We do not meet in August but will begin again on 8th September at 7 p.m. in the Christian Community Centre in Watton. We have an exciting programme of evening and day workshops including making a three dimensional Christmas tree; a fabric rabbit or goose and others. There is also the possibility of a series of workshops by a nationally known and acclaimed tutor. For further information contact Sue Hart: 01362 822536.

CARBROOKE FETE The day of the fete started with all the vehicles being taken down to be placed in their position. Then the stalls were put up with the help of all the volunteers, tea and bacon rolls were supplied to all. Mr & Mrs Trollope opened the Fete at 1.00pm and the fun began. There was Face Painting, Hook the Duck, Tombola, Spin the Bottle, Lop the Toilet Roll & Bottle Stall. The gentlemen that brought the farm vehicles and other vehicles held competitions relating to their area of expertise. There was a barbeque, tea and cakes, pancakes plus the bar. Bric-a-brac, bookstalls craft stalls all part of a good day. In the evening we had the band named Freeloaders who played music from the 60‘s & 70‘s they were so good. We raised about £2,500 which will be split between The School, Church, Playschool, Millennium Green & Village Hall. The Committee would like to thank all that came and enjoyed the afternoon, and all those that donated items for our Raffle. Thank you to Warburtons for their donation, and last but not least a big thank you to all those that helped behind the scenes. Next year‘s Fete will be the same theme but in the Hall we will be holding a Flower & Vegetable Show so all those out there with green fingers. Get planning now, for the children there will be a miniature garden & scarecrow competition.

THANKS AGAIN FROM THE WATTON PLAICE We would like to say a big ―thank you‖ to all our customers who have helped us raise the magnificent sum of £247.75 by ―Wanging their change in our Wellies‖ The money will be sent to the Fishermen‘s Mission who provide emergency and welfare support to our fishermen and their families 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The winning ticket number is . . . . . 119 . . . . the winner receives a pair of Wellies (a new pair!), one of which is filled with chocolate! Thank you again from Paul and Steve.

BRECKLAND CATS PROTECTION We are really struggling with our rehoming this year. During May and June we have only homed a third of what we rehomed during those 2 months last year. We have 45 kittens and 11 adults needing homes and more on the waiting list to come in. Our golden oldies are still with us which is a shame as they are such affectionate cats waiting to love their new owners. Jessie is in lovely condition and is so fussful. She received a lot of attention at our Meet the Cats day but unfortunately no one who could offer her a home. Daisy (pictured right) is a little dear and doesn't ask for much, just a comfortable bed and a cuddle. Could you offer a home to either of these little ladies or any of our cats or kittens, if so please ring 01842 810018 .

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WATTON WESTFIELD CHAMPIONS AGAIN!!!!!

Once again, a team of 10 children (pictured above) from Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School were the worthy winners of the Local Inter-Schools Multiskills Tournament. Watton Westfield won the last tournament back in the Autumn Term with a different team. They beat the Primary Schools from Caston, Ashill, Thompson, Saham and Carbrooke in an afternoon of fun and friendly rivalry. Miss Thomas, the Westfield subject leader for PE, said that she felt enormously proud of the excellent attitude and behaviour displayed by the Westfield Team and will look forward to the next tournament in the Summer term.

PICTURES FROM THE SAHAM FETE

Pictured above are Diane Worbey (Indian Squaw & Chairperson of the Wells-Cole Community Centre Management Committee0, Hayley Newton (Dolly Parton & Secretary to the same organisation), John Glascock Cowboy (left) & Vice Chair to the same org), and Ken Pickering (alias Kenny Rogers and Training Officer Norfolk Army Cadet Force). Right: “Bob” a Harris Hawk

BRADENHAM & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY We struck a first at our July meeting as our speaker, Graham Simmons, had never addressed a horticultural society before, having spoken all over Norfolk on the subject of the Caister Lifeboat history. OK not an immediate connection but our members were pleased to get away from gardening for a change. We were all enthralled to find out how the lifeboat organisation (RNLI) started and how Caister is the only independent of the 239 all weather lifeboats in the UK. It all began with the Industrial Revolution when machinery was driven by coal. The coal and all other freight had to be moved by sea as there was no other network for moving freight. In 1807 a record 3017 ships passed through the sea roads off the East Anglian coast and not surprisingly there were many collisions, wrecks and loss of life. The first attempt to address this shocking loss was the formation of Beach Companies all along the coast, including at Caister. The main function of these companies was salvage and then rescue. They were paid handsomely for their trouble so in 1794 the Caister Company of Beachmen bought a yawl, built for speed and became very successful indeed. Their original rules are in the National Records Office in London as they kept meticulous accounts and rules, being the only company to do so. A copy is on display at Caister. The records show there were 639 successful claims for salvage in 33 years, including the Flagship of the English Fleet. She was taken by the Dutch and suffered a collision on the way to Yarmouth. Salvaged by the Caister men the Admiralty paid 114 guineas (£275000 in today's money). However, the alarming loss of life became a national scandal and an appeal was launched in Ipswich in 1800 to purchase and operate a lifeboat. Lord Nelson donated the first five guineas. Incidentally Caister has maintained the connection with high profile donors and fund raisers with Bernard Matthews and Jim Davidson well to the fore in recent times. Following a few false starts the National Lifesaving Organisation was formed in December 1824 - in a pub in Westminster! Under pressure Caister agreed to join the Norfolk Society and all continued until an inspection in 1969 when the Society decided the Caister boat was unnecessary and removed the boat. The villagers had a meeting and despite reservations by the Coxswain decided to go ahead and keep a lifeboat under their own committee. In 1970 the headmaster of a local school took his pupils on a sponsored walk from Caister to Norwich and raised enough money to fund an inshore boat and two guide dogs for the blind. Later a 20 year old boat was obtained from the RNLI, then a tractor to launch it and two weeks after the naming saved nine sailors. Needing a modern boat, later, Skipper Woodhouse was persuaded to appear on Terry Wogan's TV show and was so popular that £6000 came in from viewers in 1975. The popularity also produced a second appearance on Wogan's Christmas Show and brought in another £8000. The Caister lifeboat certainly captured the imagination of the public as in 1987 the Mayor of Yarmouth launched another appeal, raising £485000 with Bernard Matthews donating the whole £42000 for the hull. This boat was named in 1991 by Princess Alexandra and coincidentally performed her first rescue two weeks later, the first of 144 launches and 104 lives saved. Prince Charles was also involved and persuaded Bernard Matthews to fund a new tractor. The 2002 appeal was launched by Bernard Matthews and Jim Davidson, raising funds for an up-to-date boat and shed (the new boat wouldn't fit in the old one). So in 2004 Caister had the fastest lifeboat in the UK, with a top speed of 50mph. It costs £3500 per week to run, including training etc. An astonishing fact of the training is that Caister can launch crewed by men under 25 with 10 years' experience. There is a fantastic public response to and appreciation of the lifeboat except the National Lottery. Their organisers turned down funds for the lifeboat on the grounds that 'it doesn't serve the public'! We had the Sweet Pea, Rose and Pelargonium Show, judged by Sandra and Fred Howard with the following results: 7 Sweet Pea Stems 1st and Kathleen Lord Shield - Geoff Twelftree, 2nd - Peggy Twelftree, 3rd - Mandy Kinsley, Highly Commended Ralph Kinsley. Single Sweet Pea Stem 1st - Mandy Kinsley, 2nd Ralph Kinsley, 3rd Annie Davis. Single HT Rose 1st and Winifred Jones Cup - Geoff Twelftree, 2nd Mandy Kinsley, 3rd Ralph Kinsley, Highly Commended - Peggy Twelftree Pelargonium in a Pot 1st - Ralph Kinsley, 2nd - Mandy Kinsley Thanks to all 15 entrants and we look forward to the big Show in September. Marianne Kilmartin, Publicity Officer, 01362 820744

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WATTON FESTIVAL 2009

OCTOBER 23RD TO OCTOBER 31ST My previous articles in the Wayland News this year have given further information about the events at the Queens Hall during Festival week. These have included: The Good Old Days; Junior Startime; A Viennese Gala Evening; Films, The Wind in the Willows and The Philadelphia Story; Ghost Stories, A Warning to the Curious; Shakespeare Ladies Club; a Magic & Punch & Judy Show; Facts, Fibs and a Pinch of Salt; Feathers Flounces and Fantastic Rhythms; Winston the Singing Farmer and Chris Smith and His String of Pearls. Programmes will soon be delivered to every household in the area but in the meantime , if you missed a copy of the Wayland News , you can read all about the performances we have arranged on the Website: http:// myweb.tiscali.co.uk/wattonarts. There are a few other events worthy of note during the week. On the first Saturday of the Festival we will have, once again, Mr George Cushing‘s Bursen Street Organ playing in Chaston Place from 10am to 12 noon. Throughout Festival week the Library are holding a series of events. Under the title ―African Baby Bounce and Rhyme‖ from 10 - 10.30am on Wednesday 28th there is a free event suitable for ages 0 to 3. The following day there is an ―African Adventure -animal masks and stories‖ for those aged 2 to 10. This again is free (from 10.30 - 11.30am) and there is no need to book. On the Friday it is hoped that ―Indian Mask making‖ will attract those children in the 10+ bracket between 10.30 and 11.30am. All the Library events are free and no booking is required. Turn up and give them a problem of where to put you! During Festival week there will be An Exhibition of Art in Wood entitled ―Touch Wood‖ at the Dragonfly Centre. This will be staged by the Wayland Partnership and I hope you will all support this venture. I have previously made mention of the Watton Festival Art Project - The Big Picture. A number of people have been asked to paint part of a picture originally painted by a famous artist. Different types of paint and medium including collage are being used by various adults and children taking part. When the work is finished it will be assembled and displayed, together with another picture designed by pupils of Wayland Community High School, in the Queens Hall. At the time of writing I don‘t know whether or not there a few places left but if you‘re interested please ring Judy on 882613 or Heather on 882572. This project is being supported by Breckland Council Community Festivals Funds. That‘s about all for now but if you have any queries, suggestions, criticisms, advice, views or whatever about the Festival or the Friends of the Festival please ring me on 01953 884044. If I don‘t know the answer I know a man who does.

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A DREADFUL TIME By Jan Godfrey Up to the middle of June, 2009 had been a good year. The highlights had been my 70th birthday party, the Breckland Pride awards with that wonderful Oscarstyle celebration at Lynford Hall - and the award of an MBE in the Birthday honours list – all pretty good really. The ‗lowlights ‗ were the impact of the recession on the Wayland community and on the Partnership‘s funds and FLASHBACK: JAN‟S FRONT GARDEN SUBMERGED IN HAIL AFTER THE STORM Ken‘s deep vein thrombosis. Then, completely out of the blue, came the most freakily astonishing, once in a lifetime storm which wiped out all the happy moments of 2009 and put the previous anxieties into a different perspective. The 30 minutes that it took to deposit hail, mud and water in our garden to a depth of more than two feet with 4-5 inches of muddy water throughout the bungalow, has at least temporarily lost us our home and seen our car written off. It has also taken us into a world where people of whom we know nothing are making decisions about our home and our possessions. Our insurers have commissioned a company of loss adjusters who in turn commissioned a Norfolk franchise of an international fire and flood recovery firm. A damage management specialist from Stone in Staffordshire will deal with the building work – they work exclusively for our insurers and they do not subcontract locally – and another will deal with the replacement of carpets. The recovery firm arrived three days after the storm to remove the carpets – but left wet carpet under furniture and in fitted cupboards. It is a month since the storm but the house is still not empty of furniture as they have been with us for only three days of that month to date. Most of our furniture has been written off and carried away for disposal. We have had to fight to keep treasured and old items of furniture. It was heartbreaking to see an 18 month old sitting room suite condemned to the scrap heap. There are three different recovery firms operating in the four neighbouring flooded houses and they seem to perform very differently. With the help of family and friends we have done much of the clearing of flood damaged items ourselves – it is amazing what we all keep in the bottoms of wardrobes, in under-bed drawers, at the bottom of cupboards, book cases, chests, filing cabinets etc. And we have 44 years worth of stuff! In the meantime we have opted to remain on-site in a caravan which we/the insurance company purchased second hand from a Dereham firm and which we will resell when we can move back to the house. Other Carbrooke flood victims were housed in B & B accommodation and are now in rented houses but for the sake of the garden and the dog and our own sanity we are established for the next few months in a comfortable caravan with all mod cons but very little space! Our lowest point was last week when the engineer for our car insurance decided our beloved 4 year old Laguna was not worth repairing. It had been at the garage for more than a week while we had a tin box on wheels for a courtesy car. Within ten minutes of the engineer‘s call the garage called to say that they would be collecting the courtesy car within the hour – leaving us literally homeless and car-less. Thanks to the support of friends and family and the efficiency of the salesman, we were only without a car for two days but just at that moment we were close to despair. It would be foolish to pretend that this has not been a difficult time but we have been helped enormously by so many people. Our family have not only provided bed and board and comfort, but transport when needed and hard labour too. Our neighbours turned out in numbers to clear the hail away and we have had endless offers of support from transport to washing and ironing. One friend provided us with a whole (and delicious) meal; another took Ken to look for a car. The caravan company turned a lead-in time that is normally a month to one of just two days; the stranger from whom we purchased an awning not only delivered it but put it up for us as well. In addition we have received dozens of cards and greetings. We thank every one of these – family, friends, neighbours and strangers – from the bottom of our hearts.

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The Committee met on 17th June. The Carnival the previous Sunday was noted to have been a great success with ideal weather. However, the flash flooding the following day caused problems for High Street traders but on Tuesday the sun was shining again and businesses were open as usual, showing the resilience of our local traders. It was noted that the High School are looking for computer games and trade magazines to assist students with their BTEC Media Studies.

PRINTING ERRORS IN THE 2009 INFORMATION, TRADE & SERVICES DIRECTORY ARE NOTED HERE: On Page 56 the advert for Wayland Plumbing & Heating should show the logo for the Gas Safe Register and the number 6475. On Page 93 please correct telephone numbers to: Wayland Plumbing and Heating 01953 885516 WC Littleproud & Son 01760 440269 Weatherill Brothers Ltd. 01953 882394 Weco Engineering Ltd. 01953 881142 07779 150359 WF Smith & Co 01953 880800 William H Brown 01953 881951 Willow House 01953 881181 Windmill Inn 01760 756232 WLP www.w-l-p.co.uk 01953 882141 Woodyatts 01953 881804 World of Beauty 01953 881036 Errata slips are available on request from Wayland House. Heather Nunn, Secretary, 07979 264047 or 01760 440837.

IN YOUR GARDEN BY LOTTA POTTS August for many people is holiday time but it is not necessarily for their gardens. The weather this month can be unpredictable and your one or two week break is almost guaranteed to see your garden fried or flooded! There‘s not a lot can be done about too much water, but too little rain can be avoided in several ways. The best method is to install an irrigation system with a timer but this is expensive. A cheaper solution is to join with friends or neighbours with a common commitment to water each others‘ gardens as appropriate for the breaks. Just before departure pick all flowers in full bloom or breaking bud and all crops and give them to said neighbours. Bribery is a wonderful tool! Should you be at home there are still lots of tasks. At this time of year you can still plant winter crops. Sow Spring Cabbage, Chinese Cabbage, hardy lettuce (you may need to protect with a glass or plastic cloche), spring onions of an appropriate variety, late spinach, kohlrabi, turnips and a quick crop of radish. That‘s quite a lot! You could always plant green manure - dwarf beans are good - and dig this in in spring or compost it. This crop will nourish the soil and keep weeds down. For those with crops already growing August is a bumper month for potatoes, late season strawberries, raspberries, beans of all kinds and anything that was sown in succession by those disciplined enough to do it. Next year… Aphids are a problem but a jet from the hose normally takes care of them and if you have planted flowers to encourage predators like hover flies they will take care of hundreds. If you encourage birds, they too will eat insects. This is where companion planting comes in but that‘s for spring. Look out for butterflies on brassicas. The eggs are usually in clusters and can be squished off (wear gloves) and the caterpillars can be disposed of in a similar fashion. Pigeons can be deterred by netting and if the mesh is fine enough it will keep the butterflies off as well.

ROTARY ROUNDUP 1st July saw the start of the new Rotary year – all over the world. For the first time in Rotary International‘s 104-year history a Scotsman has taken on the Presidency of the movement; he is John Kenny of Grangemouth. Locally, for the second year running, a Norfolk man is at the helm of our Rotary District 1080 as ―District Governor‖. He is John Samuel, who is from Downham Market Watton Rotary got off to a flying start for at our meeting on 2nd July we were ‗officially visited‘ by our new District Governor and at that meeting we also inducted a new member, Paul Chubbock, the son of existing member Ivan. Paul has been an honorary member of the club for the past few years and has recently married. Pictured below are Richard Akister, Paul Chubbock and his father Ivan Chubbock

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HATS OFF TO HARDINGHAM !

A group of residents of Hardingham are organising a Flower festival to take place on August Bank Holiday weekend 29th - 31st August at St George‘s Church in Hardingham - pictured above. The church will be open from 11.00am - 5.00pm each day and refreshments and cream teas will be served. There will be occasional light music in the church throughout the Festival and on Sunday there will be a shor t concert starting at 6.00pm for which tickets [£5] will be available at the door. The aim of the Festival is to raise funds for the church and for improvements to the kitchen at the Memorial Hall. Hardingham is a very beautiful small village which is part of a mainly arable agricultural estate. The River Blackwater joins the River Yare within the Parish. At one time it had a water mill as depicted on the village sign, but this was burnt down during the making of a film in the 1960's. The inscription on the village sign reads 'Quid leges sine moribus' which roughly translated means 'What is Law without morality', food for thought! Although there are only approximately 110 households with about 250 residents, Hardingham has a good community spirit. Our Pa rish Clerk was recently awarded an MBE for service to the community and each year a very successful village fete is organised by the village rs. The Fete is run on traditional lines and on fete day Hardingham Station is opened by kind permission of the owner and so people can travel to the fete by train from Dereham. St George‘s Church dating back to the 13th Century has a South Tower. It is Hardingham's only Grade 1 listed building and it is hoped the Festival will raise funds for improvements to the fabric of the church and facilities. The Memorial Hall was built in the 1920's on land generously donated by the family who owned the Estate in memory of those who fought in the 1st World War. Today many activities take place in the hall for example the playgroup meets every weekday e-mail: [email protected] morning, there is an art group, a textile group, Women‘s Institute, a youth club called 'Chill Out Club', a book and music group, table tennis, and of course there is a cricket club with matches taking place every weekend, It is hoped that funds raised from the Flower Festival will help to improve kitchen facilities for the many activities. This promises to be an interesting and enjoyable event in a very lovely setting and we hope as many people as possible will support it. Hardingham is a couple of miles north east of Hingham and the Festival will be signposted from the main roads.

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WHERE DOES CHARITY BEGIN? From Jan Godfrey I was recently asked quite aggressively why the Craft Fairs and other events organised by the Wayland Partnership do not raise funds for charity as other craft fairs do. The answer is that that it does. The Wayland Partnership is itself a registered charity set up for the benefit of everyone who lives in the Wayland area. The Partnership‘s charitable status means that we can apply for funds from a wider range of organisations and it also means that we must obey the rules governing registered charities and meet a high standard of financial management and governance. One of the rules of any charity is that any surplus of funds or fund-raising must be used to promote its purposes as agreed with the charity commission. We are not therefore permitted to give any of the money we raise to other charities however worthy. Over the past year or so surpluses have been difficult to achieve – the recession has meant fewer people booking rooms and an enormous reduction in interest on our reserves. As a charity we are permitted a certain amount of trading which allows us to run and staff Wayland House for the benefit of the community; in any one week a great many people use the building for learning and training, or advice and support from one of the many agencies which use the building or for information or services such as photocopying. More than 80 volunteers support the work of the Partnership in one way or another. We do try to support other individuals and organisations in their fundraising – for example this very week the Quilts 2 Exhibition is raising funds for the Linus project. However we do need to raise, through grants where possible and through fundraising activity, as much money as possible to help our Partners deliver projects which will improve the life of their communities. No week passes without at least one very real request for support for a project which will directly benefit members of the Wayland Community and it is often a struggle for us to know how best to help. Every charity is important and every charity needs funds, but we would ask Wayland News readers to remember that the charity known as the Wayland Partnership was set up by the Wayland Community for the Wayland Community, and that it needs help with fundraising too. So if you are holding an event for charity, give a thought for the needs of your own community here in Wayland, or at the very least support our exhibitions and craft fairs.

NEWS FROM THE INNER WHEEL CLUB OF WATTON The first meeting of our new year with President Helen Glibbery in the chair, took place at the home of Brenda Davis. Brenda had recently been on holiday in Spain and she showed us a video of the beautiful patios which are opened to the public in Cordoba each May. Every square inch of wall is covered with hanging baskets full of colourful flowers and green ferns grow in pots round the statues and fountains. These are all in private houses, the patios often shared by several neighbours and she thought they had visited about 50 over several days, all in glorious sunshine, of course. In the business half of the meeting we were told we had raised £700 at our Strawberry Tea, which will be sent to Hope and Homes for Children. Our thanks to all who supported this event and were able to enjoy their strawberries in the garden. We also thoroughly enjoyed a trip to Savill Gardens and Windsor Castle, none of us suffering any ill effects from the extreme heat that day.

HISTORIC PARISH CHURCHES OF NORFOLK By Frank Wilder Many of Norfolk‘s parish churches occupy prime positions within their villages and some settings are quite beautiful. One such church is St Mary‘s, East Raynham, which is approached along a lime tree lined turning off the A1065 just south of Fakenham. The church comes suddenly into view on a slight rise in the middle distance across a valley of waving corn, creating a delightful English country scene. Slightly to the right of the church stands Raynham Hall, partially hidden by mature trees. The main approach to the Hall is by a long tree lined avenue – a very imposing vista. It is the seat of the Viscounts Townshend and was built in the first half of the 17th century by Sir Roger Townshend and is considered the paramount house of its date in Norfolk. The second Viscount Townshend was the famous ‗Turnip Townshend‘ who introduced large scale production of the vegetable into England. The church is a Victorian re-build (1866-68) of an original medieval building in perpendicular style and thus has little architectural value, so that interest resides in the memorials and artefacts inside and around the church. There are several mural monuments to the Townshends who served both in the Army and the Navy. The oldest memorial is an Easter Sepulchre to Sir Roger who died in 1493 and to his wife by whose will of 1499 it was built. Another memorial is to General George Townshend who took over command when General Wolfe fell at Quebec at the moment of victory. One marble slab is in memory of General Charles Townshend of Kut (1861-1924) and was erected by his wife. He commanded British and Indian forces in Mesopotamia (Iraq) in 1915. They were there to guard oil supplies from Persia (Iran). Townshend‘s army of 13,000 was forced after fighting fiercely against superior numbers of Turks, to retire to Kut, a town roughly halfway between Basra and Baghdad, where, after a siege lasting 5 months, they were forced to surrender, the largest British force ever to do so. Townshend was sent to Constantinople (now Istanbul) but his British and Indian troops were forced on a death march of 1,200 miles to concentration camps in Anatolia, Turkey during which some 5,000 died. British forces have recently been back in Iraq which brings to mind the old adage – ‗The only thing we learn from history is that we learn nothing from history!‘ Hopefully there will be a more satisfactory outcome this time – certainly there is more public awareness of what our troops are enduring day after day, and casualties, although very sad, are being well looked after.

ONE DIGIT CHANGE FOR NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PUBLIC PHONE NUMBERS A small change in Norfolk County Council's main public phone numbers will mean more small change in the pockets of many callers. All of the county council's 0844 numbers are changing to become 0344 numbers, with the new numbers already operating alongside the old ones. The change has been made after people told the council they couldn't make use of free minutes on their mobile and landline packages when ringing the old 0844 numbers. Because 0344 numbers are charged at the same rate as numbers starting in 01 and 02, people who have free minutes to these numbers as part of their phone package will now be able to call the council for free. People who pay to ring 01 and 02 numbers will pay no more than their usual rate to ring the new 0344 numbers. When making this change, Norfolk County Council moved onto a different phone contract and it is expected this new deal will save the council £30,000 a year in telephone costs. Tony Williams, Cabinet Member for Corporate and Commercial Services at Norfolk County Council, said: ―We listen to the feedback we receive from people and continuously examine the way we do things so that we can make sure we are providing good value for money for the people of Norfolk. Here's an excellent example of why it's so important to do this, with savings being made for many callers and £30,000 annual savings for the council which will help us keep our part of the council tax charge as low as possible.‖ The only change to the county council's 0844 numbers is to the start, from 0844 to 0344 - the rest of the numbers will stay the same. From this week, the new numbers will be promoted in a countywide marketing campaign including press and radio adverts and the Norfolk County Council website and BT directory enquiries are already updated with the new 0344 numbers. The new numbers are also listed in Your Norfolk, the county council's publication which will be distributed to people's homes from mid-July. The 0844 numbers will continue to run alongside the new numbers for at least a year and people using the 0844 numbers will be given the opportunity to redial the new 0344 version in order to make potential savings or can choose to stay on the line. Norfolk County Council's phone number for general enquiries is now 0344 800 8020 and phone lines are open 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday. For a full list of county council telephone numbers by department, visit the 'Contact us' page of the Norfolk County Council website at www.norfolk.gov.uk.

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WATTON (LOCH NEATON) BOWLS CLUB

The annual charity Nowak bowls trophy took place on Sunday 12th July at Mundford bowling green. On a very pleasant day the four participating clubs were from Connaught, Mundford, Thetford and Watton. Each of the four mixed triples in turn played three games of 12 ends. Starting at 10.00 am and with breaks for coffee, a very nourishing cold buffet and again for tea, the final bowl was played at about 5.15 pm. The result and worthy winners of the 2009 trophy were the Connaught team, ably led by Captain Gary Goode. As well as a very enjoyable day of bowling credit goes to the Mundford club for their organisation of this year‘s event. The beneficiaries of the charity are the region‘s Air Ambulance, who will be receiving a cheque for the sum of £306. Thanks to all the players, helpers and guests for a most successful day. The event, which rotates between the four clubs, will be held next year at Connaught. During the school holidays the bowls club are inviting all girls and boys to come along to the Watton Sports Centre and be introduced to the sport of bowls. The sessions are on Friday afternoons at 2.00 pm come along in comfortable clothing and if possible flat shoes or trainers. Bowls and other equipment will be provided. There are three qualified bowling coaches at the club. If there is a positive response we will hold a junior competition. Events at the club, other than the concluding Monday‘s Breckland Ladies League and the Tuesday Ashill & District League matches, during August include: Sunday 2nd at 2.00 pm return friendly against Bradwell B C Wednesday 5th at 6.15 pm friendly against GW Staniforth Thetford Sunday 9th at 2.30 pm the Presidents Trophy – 2 wood pairs men Wednesday 12th at 2.00 pm Norfolk VP‘s versus Leicestershire VP‘s. Wednesday 19th at 5.45 pm Ladies versus Gents – followed by fish and chip supper.

Thursday 20th at 6.00 pm friendly against Harleston B C Sunday 23rd at 2.00pm Dave Eversden memorial drive and invitation to the club sponsors to cream teas. Sunday 30th at 2.30 pm anniversary triples.

ST PETER AND ST PAULS C.E V.C SCHOOL CARBROOKE Well yet another few months have flown past. By the time you read this we will be on our Summer Holidays. June was a really busy month. We had the Carbrooke flood which closed the school for a day. The older children had a lovely week at Brancaster where they enjoyed all sorts of activities including canoeing and orienteering. Year 3 have been into Thetford Forest and Key Stage 1 have been to the Dinosaur Park. July saw us enjoying the village fete which we had a scarecrow building competition. We also had our sports days which were great fun. Our year 6‘s said goodbye as they left to go to their senior schools. We wish them all well. We would like to say a big thank you to the Aerolite Garage and all their customers who have collected the coupons from various products and supermarkets for our school. We will let you know what we buy with them in the future.

THANKS FROM THE WAYLAND YOUTH COUNCIL The Wayland Youth Council had a wonderful day at Watton carnival on 14th of June. We were particularly glad that the weather held out and was so bright and sunny. We really enjoyed the day, on our stall handing out balloons and other free goodies. We gained a lot of interest from youths thinking about enrolling on the council at our next election in January, and although only taking £13.96 we felt it was a worthwhile and overall productive day.

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If you have children who are bored with finding their own amusement during the long holiday, bring them to the W.C.C.C. on the Monday, Tuesday and Thursday of the last week of August for them to enjoy 3 days of fun, games, craft, stories, drama and music. The sessions last from 10am to 12 and will be run by members of the Methodist Church. The Holiday Club will follow the lines of the Funkee Monkees Club which, at its last session of the term on Tuesday 14th July, had a party with games and a photo quiz, searching around the High Street. We hope to see many new children at the August Holiday Club.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR The Surge Seniors Day My wife and I walked into town last Wednesday (1st July) and we thought we would look into 'The Surge for Seniors' and very nice it was. A good cup of tea or

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SSAFA FH 5 Things you may not know about SSAFA FH! 1. SSAFA FH means Soldiers Sailors and Airmen‘s Association Forces Help 2. SSAFA FH was formed in 1997 from SSAFA FA founded in 1885 3 Every Serviceman and woman pays a day‘s pay per year to SSAFA. 4 SSAFA FH helps serving and ex servicemen and women and their families in need* 5. The Big Brew Up fund raiser is on 3-11 October 2009 if you would like to be involved please ring 01603 403322 All calls in strictest confidence * Subject to some criteria

TREETOTS PLAYGROUP Well, the run down to the end of term is always a busy time, this term being no exception! The children had their end of term outing to the Dinosaur Park. With fair weather prevailing, all had a fantastic time, children, staff and parents alike! We would like to thank Salec Travel for the transport provided. As the term comes to a close, some of our children will be leaving us to take the big step to school. We wish them and their families a smooth transition. 'Play days' The Playgroup Committee has been organising 'Playdays' to run during the summer holidays, to help keep your children entertained. These will run every Thursday morning throughout August (6th, 13th, 20th, 27th) from 10am-12.30pm. We understand the holidays can sometimes be a long time to keep your child entertained. So, this will give your child the chance to see old friends and maybe make some new ones! There will be toys, activities and refreshments available. Entrance is 50p per child. Please note, you will be responsible for the supervision of your child(ren). We hope to see you there! We would also like to extend a warm welcome to all the new children and families that have recently joined us and to those who will be joining us in September. Spaces are still available in September, so if you would like your child to join us, please call 07743 097 618 for more information, or to arrange a visit. Term begins on 7th September. From The Staff and Committee of Treetots Playgroup coffee, comfortable seats, and you could look at a big screen TV or read the local papers, all for 50p. The volunteer staff were very pleasant and chatty, so what could be nicer? It's a pity that a local businessman seemed to have a grudge, because he parked his car outside the main door with his radio on full blast with all the windows open apparently to put people off going in, or to annoy the customers inside. I was told that he has a problem with the car parking. He had a spot in the old surgery car park and it was full up. Let's hope that he can get that sorted out. My reason for writing is that there is the wellused and pleasant Community Centre as an excellent place for a cup of tea and a chat also open on market days, yet on Tuesdays even the Library is closed, so no place to park our pushers and have a sit down. Is there a logistical reason why The Surge couldn't swap its Senior‘s day to Tuesdays? What does anybody think? A. E Roberts

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SOUTH AFRICA REPORT 2008-2009 BY DAVID JESSUP We encountered a few downsides whilst in Hazyview but nothing too serious. We had four different rental cars because of various problems and this time the service from the rental company was certainly not up to standard. I got stopped for speeding on the way to Kruger NP - a camera was situated on the right hand side of the road, something we don‘t normally experience here. After a short conversation with the policeman he told me that for 17 km over the limit the fine would be R300 (about £20). However, he then said he would let me off this time so I quickly put a R100 note in his hand and got away quickly before he changed his mind. It also appears that unknown to me, I have possibly paid for the bricks for some ones new house. My credit card had an unexpected item of almost £1000 from the African Brick Centre, £150 from a furniture shop and six small amounts of around £15 from an Off-licence. A shock to the system at the time but now it has all been credited to my account. This seems a worldwide problem which is not just confined to South Africa. We often moan about the weather in England but it‘s not often that we experience extremes. In Africa you never know what is going to happen next, especially when the rainy season arrives. On Christmas Eve we had had a normal day in Kruger NP, when on the way out we could see a very black sky ahead. At the time the temperature was 38 degrees - very hot!! As we arrived at a waterhole we heard one thump on the car roof and thought it was something that had fallen from a tree. In less than 15 minutes the temperature fell from 38 to 22 and we just sat in the car experiencing a very heavy hail storm with stones the size of marbles bouncing off the car. One day in early January we met our friend Pat from Mulbarton at Nelspruit Airport - she came to stay with us for 2 weeks. When we got back to Hazyview, Fifo and I decided to go into Kruger NP for the last 3 hours of the day. Coming out of the park, again the sky ahead was black. Then we had the most horrendous storm, lightning and thunder, and with a very strong wind. The roads had turned into rivers in a few minutes. It was really far too dangerous to drive, but bearing in mind trees were bending over the road and branches were flying everywhere, I decided that it was even more dangerous to stop. We edged back very slowly as you couldn‘t see to drive any faster, and got back none the worse for wear, but very, very relieved. One of the many good things about South Africa is how cheap it is to eat out. There are many excellent restaurants in and around Hazyview, all very good, but some offering exceptional value. The food generally is similar to that we find at home, but in South Africa it is always beautifully presented. At Bush Burgers, a very simple restaurant almost on our doorstep, evening meals were a bargain. A typical evening meal for the two of us came to R121 (about £8) and consisted of two fish, chips and salad, four glasses of white wine, one dessert and a Dom Pedro which is an alcohol based home made drink with cream and ice cream. We came across at least two examples showing what a small world we live in. As we were watching some lions in Kruger NP another vehicle pulled up beside us, and the driver enquired as to what we were looking at. We told him that there were lions near the river and Carolyn sensed a distinct Norfolk accent. ―Where are you from‖ she asked the four occupants - they all came from Thetford. Two weeks later I was walking near the stream at Sabi River Sun when a couple walking the opposite way passed the time of day. I thought I recognised the accent and said ―you sound as you come from Norfolk‖. It turned out they were from just over the border at Brandon. We fell foul of South African Immigration, by ignorance rather than intentionally. We had always understood that the maximum time you were allowed in South Africa without a special permit or Visa was 3 months, and that is still the

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case. We had also been led to believe that if we visited another Country nearby such as Swaziland, then on return the 3 month period started again - we are sure this used to be the case. So, just before our 3 month period was up we went to Swaziland for one night. When our friend Pat arrived she also had the desire to go to Swaziland so in January we set off again. When we reached the border and handed over our passports we were told that we had been in South Africa too long. After protracted discussions Carolyn and I were each fined R1000 (about £75) and given until 9th February to get out. As our flight was booked for 2nd February this was generous and was not going to cause any hardship. Only problem was that we could not pay by credit card - only cash and we just managed to muster R2000 between us. Years ago it was our dream to go to a large National Park like Kruger, but now we almost treat it like our second home, although it‘s still very exciting. On this trip we went into the Park on no less than 63 occasions, usually spending the whole day there. We usually do not have a set plan or route and often change our ideas as we go depending on information we receive from others in the Park. Most of the Safari guides are very helpful and will always let you know where they have viewed certain animals. David is willing to give talks on his South African experiences to groups and organisations – please contact him at 01953 456270

WATTON UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE TALK BY FIRST RESPONSE TEAM MANAGER EASES ANXIETY

Following the earlier petition by members against the withdrawal of the Watton based Paramedic Rapid Response Vehicle a talk was given at the June meeting by The Manager of the Norfolk First Response Team. This talk outlined the initial and ongoing training and availability of the team to support the local community in time of need. After questions the members were more relaxed about the current situation. Whilst the Paramedic Response Vehicle had been withdrawn from its Watton base it was still active in the Watton area. Forty eight members and guests enjoyed a Fish and Chip lunch at Dunwich and endured some blustery conditions exploring or relaxing in Southwold on the 15th July. The next trip will be to The National Horse Racing Museum at Newmarket on Wednesday 23rd of September. This visit will also include a tour of Rossdales Equine Hospital and the recovery stables. Rossdales is at the forefront in the diagnosis and surgery of horses. On the return we will visit Elveden Forest Visitors Centre for tea. The next meeting is on Thursday 27th August when the speaker will be Tessa West ―Researching and Writing a Novel Set in the Fens‖ Visitors and new members are welcome, for more information on the National U3A organisation go to www.u3a.org.uk

WE‟RE SO GRATEFUL Residents and carers of Quinton House would like to express their sincere thanks for the kindness of Frimstones Ltd and 4 Leaf Enterprise Ltd, two local companies for their contribution of top soil and delivery towards our latest outdoor activity. We have long been hoping to transform our little patch of garden into an area of beauty, where we can plant, tend and finally eat a variety of vegetables and flowers we are hoping to grow. Many thanks Frimstones and 4 Leaf from all at Quinton House Residential Home.

GARDENS RAISE MONEY FOR HOSPICE Mattishall Society Open Gardens Weekend has raised £1,268 for Quidenham Children's Hospice. It was a great weekend - even the weather was kind apart from the last hour when we had a tropical deluge. Thanks to everyone who helped this worthwhile cause!

THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN MEMORIAL FLIGHT "LEST WE FORGET"

There was disappointment at the Old Buckenham Airshow late June when Lancaster PA474 had been expected to arrive and display along with a Spitfire and Hurricane. They had displayed and landed at Biggin Hill, one of only a few Battle of Britain fighter stations still active, although now in "civvies", but PA474 was unable to continue from there, suffering an engine problem. The Hurricane and Spitfire duly came on via Martlesham Heath (an airfield with a long proud history) to give us a thrilling display before flying on to several venues before returning to roost at Coningsby. On Wednesday 1st July, a crew went down to Biggin and flew PA474 up to Coningsby and on the Friday evening she gave a local flypast at Petwood Hotel, Woodhall Spa (a regular venue for such honour in view of its WW2 use as Officers' Mess) then a half hour air test. It was a privileged experience on that evening to be close by for engine start, warm up and taxi and then to go on board after her return mid evening. To meet and chat with some of the ground crew and engineers Improve your soil, keep weeds and to have the chance to see the memorabilia in the BBMF's HQ building was no small part of a down and keep moisture in with great experience to whet the appetite for the following two days of the Waddington International Airshow when on each day one of many highlights was the arrival, display and on Sunday, take off and display of the BBMF trio, Lancaster, Hurricane and Spitfire. Among the throng watching the Lancaster start up were some members of "Patrouille de France", the French Airforce aerobatic team, who enjoyed the experience. Delivered free (min 5 bags) In an earlier article mention has been made of the only other airworthy Lancaster, in Canada. She can Watton area be said not only to commemorate the airmen and squadron in whose colours she flies but also the tremendous contribution made to the war effort by Canada and indeed by the peoples of our Empire and Commonwealth. The Lancaster was built, „Home from Home‟ under licence in Canada, some 430 produced as MkXs before production was ceased in 1945. The contribution by Canada was recognised by the formation of a distinct Bomber Group flying from 80 Brandon Road, Watton. Tel: 01953 882752 the North of England. Many Squadrons carried ***************** names to recognise countries of the Originally an old manor house dating back to commonwealth and we should not fail to 1806 we offer 16 en-suite bedrooms, 10 of remember that alongside our own airmen so many which have been converted from the old Coach came from those counties as well as from Europe House and Stables and the U.S.A. (before their country's full ***************** A relaxing Conservatory ~ Beer Garden involvement) to make their voluntary commitment Patio ~ Bar ~ Restaurant and in so very many cases the ultimate sacrifice. In Games Room ~ Car Park ~ Courtyard so many Churchyards near to WW2 airfields can ******* be seen those distinctive gravestones. Pause awhile on your travels to read the names and countries. ‘Noted for Good Food’ For example locally, turn off to E. Wretham from Extensive Bar and Restaurant Menu the Thetford road and quietly read the stones in a Bookings advisable at all times corner of the churchyard or when en route to ******* Quiz night every 3rd Wednesday Downham Market turn off the A1122 at Bexwell ring us for more details to see the memorial to Flt Sgt. Aarons VC who ****** died of his injuries flying the Stirling bomber. Try our Traditional Sunday Lunch None of the dedication and sacrifice of our airmen Discounts for large bookings always negotiable would have been possible of course without the Children Always Welcome tremendous effort made to design, develop, build, test and deliver the aircraft and to recover and where possible repair or at least salvage and service items for reuse. Those few words cover a huge extent of VEHICLES FROM V 99 ONWARDS. £40 FOR OLDER VEHICLES effort and dedication of the population. Pop into the Octagon beside St. Peter Mancroft in Norwich to see a modest Memorial recording those workers at Boulton and Paul who lost their lives in air raids on their works; just an example of so much dedication. The real hope must be that when seeing and hearing the aircraft of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight the younger and future generations will be made aware of perhaps a lack of our education system to appreciate just what the Royal Air Force achieved to secure our and their peaceful today and future. The proud motto is "Lest We Forget" Can we hope that we do not forget? Tango Kilo, Out.

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TEN TOP TIPS FOR LIFE

Thirty five ladies came to listen to our special guest last month, Deb Jordan, the owner of Pensthorpe, recently featured in the BBC‘s Springwatch. The talk was particularly enjoyable for those who had been following the series and equally informative to those who hadn‘t. Deb gave us an insight into her previous business experience and how she and her husband came to purchase the park six years ago. With little experience running a nature reserve they have transformed the park into a hugely successful conservation project and it was moving to listen to the tales of hardship and sheer determination that has enabled them to reach this point in their careers. The Wayland Women in business meetings are open to everyone. Although most attendees are running businesses, please do not let this deter you from coming. We were please to see a number of employed and retired ladies this month and a number of ladies who are seeking to return to the work place. Our next event will be on September 23rd at Broom Hall, and we are pleased to announce the Right Honourable Gillian Sheppard will be our guest speaker. All are welcome. Ticket sales will be circulated in the next few weeks. For further details please contact Jane Richards 01953 885554 [email protected] Clare Rowling 01953 488993 [email protected] Ann Lusher - [email protected] Clair Rylands 01953 880146 [email protected] Clare Rowling with Deb Jordan of Pensthorpe

Thought For the Month from Roger Pawsey, Watton Pentecostal Church Faced with this subject I thought I would look on the Internet. I typed ‗ten top tips for life‘ into Google, I still can‘t get used to saying I Googled it, and there were 231 million pages in the results. No, I didn‘t read every page but as I looked through I saw about living longer, living healthier, beat middle-age, and for living with a teenager. In fact, there were ten top tips on just about all aspects of life I realised that the only way was to put together my own ten top tips for improving your life, so here goes 1. Make more time for family and friends – plan to spend time with family and friends not watching TV or doing something but just talking over a special meal or a drink. 2. Learn to relax – find a way to relax, there may be relaxation classes or a book that can help. Being relaxed helps us to see situations better. 3. Create realistic expectations of yourself and others – most disappointment comes from accepting unrealistic expectations, and believing that a certain deodorant or perfume makes you irresistible. 4. Get involved as a volunteer somewhere – loneliness is the most destructive thing in our society today; get involved and meet people in your community as a volunteer. 5. Learn to say no and mean it. Many people, especially parents, have a hard time because they can‘t find the courage to say no or they say no and then give in to pressure. 6. Eat and drink sensibly – I think this speaks for itself but it is worth reminding ourselves with a note on the fridge door, the freezer and the biscuit barrel. 7. Step out of your comfort zone – it is good for us to do something different every now and then. Experiencing new things can bring a little excitement to life. 8. Join an Alpha Course somewhere – explore your faith, what do you believe about what people call the big questions in life? 9. Be passionate about something – it is important to care about something enough to be willing to make sacrifices or give things up. 10. Learn to savour life – enjoy the good things of life, savour the flavour, create memories and enjoy the view on your journey through life. After reading these top tips you may say I could do better than that, and perhaps you could. Why not email me at [email protected] with your ten top tips for improving your life and we will put them together to get a cross section of what we in Watton think about what is important in life.

PRAYER OF THE HEART Comprising Christian Meditation bi-monthly worship and bimonthly spiritual book group, for those seeking reflective prayer, midweek worship with a more reflective and contemporary feel, and those who enjoy exploring their faith by reading spiritual books old and new. Christian Meditation held in Watton Methodist Church Vestry Mondays 4th and 17th August at 7.45pm. Following the teaching of

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THE FIRST AND THE LAST FOR MICHAEL SAVAGE Griston village sign has recently been refurbished by inmates at Wayland Prison under the guidance of Michael Savage. The Griston sign was the first to be repainted at the prison workshops overseen by Michael. Since then he has seen hundreds of them pass through the workshop during his 29 years at the prison. It was also the last one that he helped restore before his retirement at the beginning of July. The work has also raised a considerable sum of money for charity as no charge is made but donations requested for charity instead. Pictured - Michael Savage celebrates his retirement under the village sign that was the first and last that he helped restore during his 29 years service at Wayland Prison.

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WATTON CHURCHES TOGETHER

Breckles, Caston, Great Hockham, Griston, Merton, Stow Bedon, Thompson

SERVICE CALENDAR FOR AUGUST 2009

Worship Calendar: August 2009

St. Mary’s Church, Watton 1st, 3rd & 4th Wednesday at 9.30am Holy Communion 2nd Wednesday Morning Worship Church Office opens Tues, Wed & Thurs 9am-1pm Tel: 01953 881252 [email protected] www.achurchnearyou.com/watton-st-mary Sun 2nd 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am Holy Communion Sun 9th 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am Holy Communion Sun 16th 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am Holy Communion Sun 23rd 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Worship & Holy Baptism 6.30pm Praise and Worship Sun 30th 8.00am Holy Communion 10.30am Group Holy Communion

Watton Methodist Church Every Wednesday the Church is open for quiet reflection and prayer between 10am & 12 Noon It’s your quiet place. At 10.30 there is a half-hour Midweek Service in the Large Vestry led by the Minister or a Church Member. Church Office opens on Wednesdays 8.30 - 12.30 Administrator: 07732972923 [email protected] www.wattonmethodist.btik.com Sun 2nd 10.45am Rev Andrew King Baptism 6.00pm Songs of Praise at Gressenhall Rural Life Museum No Eve Service at Watton Sun 9th 10.45am Rev Barbara Winner Holy Communion 6.30pm Rev Rod Broughall Sun 16th 10.45am Mr Alan Warby 6.30pm Rev Andrew King Sun 23rd 10.45am Mrs Sonia Mann 6.30pm Rev Barbara Winner Sun 30th 10.45am Rev Barbara Winner Sectional Service 6.30pm Mr Richard Hompstead

Roman Catholic Community Each Sat 5.30pm Mass at Watton Methodist Church

Pentecostal Church, Dereham Road, Watton There is a Noah's Ark Sunday and King's Kids for children during the 2nd, 16th and 30th morning services Sun 2nd 10.30am ‗Wonderful Jesus The Wonder of His Words‘ 6.30pm Prayer Service Sun 9th 10.30am Family Service ‗Belonging to God‘s Community‘ with Joella Nash from King‘s Lynn 6.30pm Prayer Service Sun 16th 10.30am India Testimonies: Rev Mac Hoare will bring the team he took to India this year, followed by a BBQ Sun 23rd 10.30am Communion Service 4.00pm Service of Baptism by Immersion followed by bring & share tea Sun 30th 10.30am ‗Wonderful Jesus‘The Wonder of His Invitations‘

Sunday 2nd August 10:30 am Holy Communion Sunday 9 August 9:00 am Matins 9:00 am Matins 10:30 am Holy Communion

Gt. Hockham Merton Thompson

Sunday 16th August 10:30 am Holy Communion

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Sunday 23 August 9:00 am Holy Communion 10:30 am Holy Communion

9.30am 9.30am 9.30am 9.30am

Holy Communion Morning Worship Holy Communion All Age Worship

St. George’s Church, Saham Toney Sun 2nd Sun 9th Sun 16th Sun 23rd

11.00am 11.00am 11.00am 11.00am

Holy Communion Morning Worship Pet Service All Age Worship

S.S. Peter & Paul’s Church, Carbrooke Sun 2nd Sun 9th Sun 16th Sun 23rd

10.30am 10.30am 10.30am 10.30am

Morning Worship All Age Worship Holy Communion Methodist Service

St John the Evangelist Church, Ovington Thursdays at 8.00am Said Holy Communion Sun 9th 9.00am Holy Communion Sun 23rd 9.30am All Age Worship

Fountain of Life -meets in The Well Christian Centre, Swaffham Rd, Ashill. A missionary congregation of the Church of England. Details on www.fountainoflifeonline.org Groups for children and young people of all ages Sun 2nd 10.00am All Age Holy Communion Sun 9th 10.00am All Age Service to celebrate Holiday Club Sun 16th 10.00am No Service at TheWell, meet 12noon Santon Downham for Service picnic & fun Sun 23rd 10.00am All Age Youth led Communion Sun 30th 10.00am All Age

£10 PRIZE CROSSWORD Would you like to win a £10 Adcocks Voucher to spend? Simply complete the crossword on the right and drop it in to The Wayland News bin at (or post it to) Adcocks, 32 High Street, Watton, Norfolk. IP25 6AE before the paper deadline. All correct entries will be put into a draw and the winner will receive a £10 Adcocks voucher to spend. In the event of any dispute the decision of the Editor will be final. The clues are a mix of cryptic, and easy with one or two anagrams thrown in just to make it more interesting! The correct solution will be published in the next issue.

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Sunday 30th August 10:20 am Sunday Club Gt. Hockham (ages 4-11, church room) 10:30 am Holy Communion Gt. Hockham Sunday 6th September 10:20 am Sunday Club Griston (ages 4-11, ‗Manorcourt‘ Day Centre, Manor Rd.) 10:30 am Holy Communion Griston

For all our parishes… „The WAY‟ Youth Group 7-8:00 pm Rectory on Sunday 2nd August (ages 11+) Pram Services: Wednesdays, 10:15 am Caston School Hall (Caston Village Hall in holidays) For parents or carers with children aged 0-5. Short Holy Communion, kiddies‘ Christian songs, social & play time. Enquiries: The Revd. Bob Nichols: Tel.: (01953) 483222; Email: [email protected]

All Saints Church, Threxton Sunday 2nd August at 10am Ashill Kidz Club Proudly Presents Holiday Club “Camelot” Daily From Mon 3rd - Fri 7th Aug 10 - 12.00noon. At The Well Christian Centre, Swaffham Rd, Ashill £5 per child per week. (Families pay for first 2 kids only, any more are free). For all primary school age kids. Come and join the medieval knights and maidens for games, drama sketches, craft, songs, Bible stories, jokes and lots of ―ye olde‖ fun. Bus transport available - for details and form telephone Val on 01953 884805

SUDOKO JUST FOR FUN! Each Sudoku has a unique solution that can be reached logically without guessing. Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the blank spaces. Every row must contain one of each digit. So must every column, as must every 3x3 square.

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LAST MONTH‟S PUZZLES Here are the answers to both last month’s Crossword and Sudoku puzzles. Didn’t go too well for me last month did it? Clue 21 was missing (for the record it was “5ml maybe?”). To workaround this silly mistake, I have accepted entries with that answer blank or wrong. Since I didn’t explicitly set a closing date I have left that until the date that this paper becomes available. Regrettably, as a result I can not let you know who won last months prize until next month!

Across 1 Leave the world with these (7) 5 And around we go again! (5) 8 The distance across 2 pies (sic) gives you this (13) 9 Its not me! (3) 10 Pet sitter is confused about who looks best (9) 12 Often confused with history! (6) 13 It used to be the way many got their TVs (6) 15 A neat tramp would like to doss here (9) 16 A tree that comes from a cigarette (3) 18 Books full of knowledge (13) 20 If you cant do it - don't be . . . (5) 21 A species that is no longer with us (7)

Down 1 Sounds like the boxer is made of stone? (5) 2 . . . prevented me from being there (13) 3 Sounds like a northern jape meant to mean apparatus (9) 4 A gentler forest? (6) 5 Race part of the carpet! (3) 6 You'll need lots of this to win the voucher (13) 7 When it comes to councillors, some are and some aren't (7) 11 A gift supposed to cure? (9) 12 An elevated, comparatively level expanse of land (7) 14 You'll need this to change channel (6) 17 Rumour asserts (3,2) 19 Stop filming! (3)

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THE ORPHANS OF KATHMANDU, NEPAL

Sandwiched between China and India the world‘s fastest growing economies you will find Nepal, one of the poorest countries in the world. A decade long civil war in which 13,000 people were killed, and up to 70,000 displaced from their homes has produced vast numbers of orphans and destitute children. 30 of these children are resident at the Humanitarian Concern Centre Kathmandu. This is a non-political, non-religious, child social welfare organisation. It receives no government funding whatsoever, and is totally reliant on community support and donations from private individuals. Nine year‘s ago Terry Mahoney from Carbrooke was trekking in Nepal and met the founders of the Orphanage, husband and wife, Buddhiman and Indrakala Pariyar. Buddhiman had been head teacher at a school in the country and had worked with various child organisations previously. They set up HCC and have dedicated their lives to providing a natural family environment to these children. Terry and his wife Ann have been regular supporters of the orphanage and have raised considerable amounts of money ever since. In 2008 Terry was made a non executive director of the orphanage and is involved with planning activities for the efficient operation and running of the centre, fund raising and other activities to improve the life quality of the children, he visits the children every year and is in constant contact with them. Over the last few years money raised has provided the children with regular schooling and examination fees, school uniforms and a home which now has running water and windows!! The children are now also very proud owners of a large screen TV and DVD player purchased with monies donated from friends and colleagues of Terry and Ann. Last year a charity sale and Nepalese curry lunch at the Carbrooke Village Hall raised over £1,300.00. This year, on Saturday 5th September, Carbrooke Village Hall will be the location for the next charity event – ―Something for everyone‖. The programme will include:- 3.30pm - 6pm an afternoon Tea Dance - An afternoon of pure nostalgia where you can relax, drink your favourite tea and listen or dance to the sounds of The Palm Court Orchestra, Glen Miller, Al Bowlly and many more from the 30‘s and 40‘s. During the afternoon there will be a chance to purchase cakes and pastries at the charity stall, a nostalgia quiz with prizes and a chance to win a Toshiba Flat Screen TV, a DVD Player and recorder and many other prizes yet to be finalised. Admission to the Tea Dance is £2.00 and includes your choice of tea and biscuits. [ see below for ticket information ] 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 prize draw which includes a Toshiba Flat Screen TV, a DVD player and recorder and many other prizes yet to be finalised. During the evening we will be serving a Nepalese curry supper. Admission for the evening is £5.00 per head or £10.00 to include the curry supper. For further details and tickets Phone: Terry Mahoney 01953 883874

FLYING THE FLAG AGAIN AT THE QUEENS HALL Observant passers-by will have noticed that a new gold and blue flag again flies from the Queens Hall flagpole. The previous flag had finally succumbed to the East Anglian gales and storms earlier this year, but thanks to a generous donation from Bob and Mabel Nunn we now have a splendid replacement. Bob was one of the original team of local volunteers who built the hall in the 1950s, and he and Mabel have supported us ever since. The hall still relies heavily on the support of local people, as we are predominantly self-supporting and try to cover the day-to-day running costs from hiring income. This is currently getting more and more difficult, due mainly to the steep rise in the cost of fuel, water & waste disposal. A few years ago we estimated that the monthly outlay was around £1000, but now it is nearer to £1200. Regular small maintenance projects are regularly carried out by a team of volunteers, and other volunteers regularly raise around £100 a month from the Coffee Mornings. It is to augment this regular Fundraising that we have added Boot Fairs to some of the Coffee Mornings. The next one will be on Saturday September 5th, from 9am to Noon (stallholders from 7am) and will include car pitches outside and table-top pitches in the hall. Phone John Garratt on 01953 885698 for details and bookings, or just turn up on the day. Come along, have Coffee and Homemade Cakes, and pick up some bargains!!

EVENTS DIARY ACC = Ashill Community Centre, Hale Road, Ashill; Watton CCC = Watton Christian Community Centre; Wells CCC = Wells Cole Community Centre, Saham

August Sat 1st Sun 2nd Sat 1st Sat 8th Sat 15th Sat 8th Thurs 13th Sat 15th Sat 22nd Mon 24th Tues 25 Wed 27th Sat 29th Sat 29th Sun 30th Mon 31st

Holme Hale Summer Fayre 10am Playing Field Wayland Agricultural Show, Brandon Road. } Summer art Exhibition (Mixed Media) Grand Fete & Car Boot Sale at St Mary‘s 9am to 2pm } At the Dragonfly Centre, Wayland House Children helping Children - Fun BBQ at Ashill Rectory 01760 440150 for details. Messy Church at St Nicholas, Ashill See art. VJ Day Celebration Concert St Mary‘s Church See ad Thompson Live at the Chequers Beer Garden - See ad, } Watton Methodist Church } August Holiday Club for children } See ad bottom left of this page The Lee Vasey Band live at Gt. Hockham - See ad. } Flower Festival at Hardingham Church } 11am to 5pm Refreshments } See article for details

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} Art Exhibition at St Andrews Church Hingham } Wed - Fri: 9am to 5pm Sat: 9am to 5pm Saham WI Jumble Sale at Wells CCC See ad.

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