The Wayland News, September 2009

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September 2009

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

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

ART & TEXTILE EXHIBITION AT ST ANDREWS CHURCH HINGHAM The Hingham and Hardingham Art Group and the Hardingham Textile Group are holding their popular annual exhibition in St Andrew‘s Church, Hingham from Wednesday, 9 September - Saturday, 12 September. Open daily 9am - 5pm, Sat 9am - 4pm. The exhibition includes a variety of watercolours, oils, figure drawing and portraits. All at reasonable prices. The textiles are varied and as beautiful as ever. There is a raffle and refreshments are available. Free admission. Why not come along and find out more about the Groups, new members are always welcome. The Art Group meets once a fortnight and holds occasional tutored day workshops, some visits and outdoor painting days plus a Christmas Dinner each year. The Textile Group meets once a week.

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GREETINGS NAVASOTA, TEXAS! Following on from last month‘s greetings (it‘s beginning to become a bit like Two Way Family Favourites!) we now say hello to Helen Quinn of Navasota in the State of Texas, USA. Helen has been introduced to The Wayland News by her old friend Lotta Potts. Like Lotta, Helen is a keen gardener and has very kindly agreed to give us another perspective on gardening . . .

TOMATO – TOMAYTO Gardening in Southeast Central Texas bears little resemblance to gardening in Norfolk. Having said that, there are similarities in the plants we grow, but it is the method and timing that make all the difference. While we do have extreme heat during the summer months, the main problem is that it doesn‘t cool much at night, so the poor plants don‘t have a chance to rest and recuperate before the heat blasts at them the next day. At the time of writing, there have been 35 days with temperatures in excess of 100F (going as high as 107F), and there has been no measurable rainfall since mid April. Those of us who are resisting the urge to run up huge water bills are currently enjoying crispy, toasted, lawns. The ―Forty Shades of Brown‖! The grass, however, is not dead but merely hibernating. The first good rain will produce a ―miracle‖, when the grass will transition from toast to the beginnings of ―Forty Shades of Green‖ by the second day! In August as you enjoy your main crop potatoes, we are planting for a fall crop. Fall is actually the best time here for vegetables because there are fewer insect and disease problems, and many years the lack of sustained freezes allows the crops to over -winter very successfully. The kicker is that for vegetables needing to be started in July, for example, to produce before and throughout winter, it is blazing hot and it is necessary to provide shade for the seedlings until they are big enough to withstand the elements. Many municipalities have imposed watering restrictions, and even people who have large capacity rainwater collection systems have run dry! For 24 years I have drained my washing machine into 30-gallon bins, into which to dip my watering can. Dot-andCarry-One has become Dip-and-Carry-Many for this Texas Gardener! Who needs a gym or personal trainer? Through mid to end of August we plant Sweet Corn, Cucumber, Romaine Lettuce, English Peas, Snap Peas and Southern Peas, Summer and Winter Squash. In September we will be planting Bush, Lima and Pinto beans, Beetroot, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Swiss Chard, Collard Greens, Kale, Kohlrabi, Head and Leaf lettuce, Mustard Greens, Spinach, Turnips, Onions, and Radish. I will once again be trying Leeks, Parsnips and Swedes (called Rutabagas here), but the success of these crops depends on the weather – too many hot spells during autumn and winter will ruin it all! Home vegetable and fruit gardeners are just as dependent on the elements as the farmer, but for most of us, we can just throw the failures on the compost pile and start again!

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BRECKLAND PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION The Wayland entries for this year‘s Breckland Photography Competition are truly stunning - the new creative category and the Breckland Character category have really produced some inspired pictures and there is a very good entry from our younger photographers. If the entries from the other four towns are as good, we will have a really exciting competition and exhibition. There will be a Short-listing of the entries by the Breckland Arts Officer, Sam Dawson and the Breckland Pride Officer Richard Wills to ensure that all entries meet the criteria, after which the display will be hung in the Dragonfly Exhibition Centre ready for the final Judging on September 1st. The Judges this year are Vicki Nunn, wife of Council Leader William Nunn, Simon Edwards a professional photographer from Wisbech and Mike Powles, a professional photographer who is also a wildlife adviser to the BBC for the Spring-Watch programme. Another new element this year is the People‘s favourite vote when everyone who attends the exhibition as it travels around the five Breckland Towns will be invited to vote for their favourite picture and at the end of the competition in late October when the exhibition is finally over, the winner will be announced and will receive a voucher for £60 from the Norfolk Camera Centre. We hope that residents and visitors will take the opportunity to visit what promises to be a wonderful display of pictures of the natural life and characters of the Breckland area and will take part in the peoples vote either at the Dragonfly Centre from 2nd – 8th September, Zuari at Attleborough from 11th – 19th, Swaffham Community Centre from 21st – 27th, Dereham Library from 28th September to 2nd October and Thetford (check venue nearer the time) from 5th – 12th October.

CITIZENS’ ADVICE – GETTING TO THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM Previous articles about the work of Citizens‘ Advice – or CitA as it is normally abbreviated - have focussed on the front line contact between advisers and clients. However, important though this is, there is another part of the work of CitA that is equally, some would say more, important. It is the work done on social policy issues or, to quote from our aims and principles: ‗To exercise a responsible influence on the development of social policies and services, both locally and nationally‘. In practice this can take many forms and different bureaux have different priorities and objectives. However, there is a collective responsibility to provide evidence directly to CitA centrally on the many topics dealt with by Bureaux on a day to day basis. Each month bureaux receive a package including a Social Policy Bulletin and a list of ‗Calls for Evidence‘. This sets out the particular issues on which CitA are keen to receive reports from bureaux. For example, for July and August CitA are calling for evidence about clients‘ experiences with Jobcentre Plus and especially the use of ‗sanctions‘. Another topic is disability access to County Courts. Not all calls for evidence focus on examples of poor practice. Evidence is called for with examples of good practice in debt collection by a creditor or debt collector – yes, good practice does exist!! Each bureau has a Social Policy Co-ordinator who will prepare and submit electronic Bureau Evidence Forms (eBEFs) to CitA. These can then be accessed to support various campaigns and be used in evidence to Parliamentary Select Committees or by direct representation to Departments. You can be reassured that all information is presented in a form which means that individual clients cannot be identified - unless they have agreed to give oral evidence. Social Policy can also be effective in the local context. Co-ordinators will attend various liaison groups in their area and be able to represent the views and experiences of clients, again while preserving confidentiality. It is fair to say that some groups are more effective than others but there are peripheral benefits in the often overworked word ‗ networking‘ in the margins of meetings. To illustrate the value of these contacts there are occasions when clients tell advisers of the problems they have with local or national government organisations and contact is then made directly at a level which ensures speedy action is taken. The meetings are also a useful means of feeding back the often unintended consequences of government actions and initiatives. To give real examples of where this action and cooperation has been of benefit to the community, the Dereham, Watton and Holt Bureau was successful in working with Anglia Revenue Partnerships and Breckland District Council in conceiving and running the Dereham Money Fair in January 2009. The Bureau has also recently worked closely with the JCP District Drugs Co-ordinator for Norfolk to disseminate information about changes to the addiction support programmes being offered to those on benefits. Advice sessions deal with the many and varied symptoms of society‘s ills but the Social Policy element aims to try to get to the source of the problem and deal with that by getting to those who are responsible for policies and showing them, in an informed and persuasive way, the advantages of change.

CASTON CAMERA CLUB AT THE WAYLAND SHOW Appointed Official Photographer for this year‘s Wayland Show, Caston Camera Club had eight of their members attend to take photos. The weather could not have been kinder and with an enormous turn out of people and animals and vehicles of all kinds including military and classic cars there was something there for everyone. This year, however, the photographers, as well as capturing the moment for the winners, also spent considerable effort taking pictures of the crowd as well. Over 800 pictures are now on display and can be seen by visiting www.castoncameraclub.co.uk If you would like to be part of the most popular club in the area then visit our web site and give us a call. All clubs say they welcome new members but we really do and if you visit our web site you‘ll see what makes us different from the rest. Whether you‘re a beginner with a compact camera or more advanced with something a little more fancy, you‘ll be equally welcomed to our club.

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BRITISH FOOD AT THE COUNTRY MARKET Local produce is arriving at the market in ever greater quantities. 24th September and 1st October will be the Market days that fall in the British Food fortnight - a time when we are all encouraged to eat food that has not been imported - and shall have something special going on then. But please remember that all the food sold in the Country Market is produced within a ten mile radius of Watton. All our cooks have food hygiene certificates and all have had their home kitchens inspected and approved by Health and Safety Officers. Fresh eggs come from a local farm and all are stamped with the required licensing stamp. Our crafters are also all local people and all craft items, including greetings cards, must be 75% the maker's own work. Space in the hall is at a premium but we have at last found a way for the lady making kaftans to display them more effectively. A few macramé items are now available too.

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BEAR FACED CHEEK - AT SHIPDHAM!

THANKS FROM PROJECT RAINBOW

The team behind Project Rainbow would like to express their grateful thanks for all the support they have received this summer. In particular, our activities at the Carnival raised a total of £334.93. A good part of this came as a result of the competition kindly sponsored by Breckland Funeral Services which involved guessing the total mileage of one of the company‘s limousines. The winner was Mr Newell who gave the prize to his granddaughter Chloe Large, who is pictured with Laura Stevens and Eirlys Johnson of Breckland Funeral Services, receiving her prize. Once again our thanks to everyone who has supported us!

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MY STORY Everyone has a story to tell. It may be the story of their whole life or of a few moments of joy or despair. We tell stories all the time- even though we may not think of ourselves as storytellers. We tell of incidents at work or at school, of our observations of other people, of those moments of frustration, of humour of sadness. For some of us the difficulty comes when we want to record those stories in writing- we lack the confidence to let rip on paper; we could never spell very well or we can‘t find the words we need. This month the BBC is launching their ‗My story‘ campaign leading to a competition which will end in December. In support of this campaign the Wayland Partnership is running two writing workshops in September. The workshops will help participants to get started, find their writing style and plan their writing. They will be fun, interactive sessions and provide an introduction for a 10 week course for those who would like continued support (and yes – the course will help with spelling and grammar if needed!) The workshops will take place on 7th September from 7.00 to 9.00pm and on the 19th from 10.00am to 12.00. The cost for each workshop is £5.00. If there is a demand from those two sessions we will run a 10 week course through the autumn term. In the meantime the Wayland Surfers Club will begin meeting again following the summer break, on Monday afternoons starting on September 7th from 1.30 – 2.30 for beginners and from 2.45 to 3.45 for the more experienced. If anyone is interested please call Jan on 01953 880202 or email: [email protected].

Chris Warne Presents his first Solo Art Exhibition 19th - 26th September (Preview Evening Friday 18th September 7.00 - 8.30pm)

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‗Bear Faced Cheek‘ is the name given by female pilots Leah Hammond and Deborah ‗Debs‘ Leggett to a project that aims to raise money for the Norfolk and Norwich Breast Cancer Research Fund after Leah‘s Mum, Diane, was diagnosed the disease. Breast cancer, or any form of cancer, can disrupt a family‘s life more than you can imagine. Leah said ―I can speak from my experience of going through this alongside of my mum who had a total of four operations, with endless trips back and forth to the hospital. ―Living 25 miles from the hospital, made the days long and sometimes pretty endless. But the people and staff there are wonderful and made the experience more bearable. ―Regardless of that, the experience is scary and daunting, right from first diagnosis until the last radiotherapy session. After speaking with Debs, and seeing the lengths that other people go to when raising money for breast cancer research charities, they decided they would do something a little different! Although breast cancer mostly affects women, don‘t be fooled into think that men are immune. They can suffer from it too! With this in mind, Leah and Debs thought it‘d be fitting to get the boys to ‗bear‘ something for the girls! For 2010, they decided it would be fun to get some of the many male pilots they know to pose for a calendar for the ladies! So, cheekily, they asked a selection of their favourite pilots to pose for them, showing off their cheeks – but all done in the best possible taste of course! But that isn‘t the end of the story. The girls adopted a rather cute luck bear, named her Janie Bear, gave her a logbook and sent her flying around the world raising her profile and flying time. Now veteran flyer, Janie is being raffled off at the end of her year of flying, along with her logbook and hand written diary of all she has been up to in 2009. Debs and Leah are pictured with Janie - who now has logged over 160 hours in the air - including a visit to the Sydney Opera House (inset picture)! To further support the cause there is to be an air show at Shipdham airfield on Sunday, September 27th. Opening at 10am, the show will have plenty to keep you entertained throughout the day including an afternoon air display by a pair of P-51 Mustangs, Harvard, Spitfire, Yak 52, Extra 300 and the Dukes of Cassutt!! At the show, you will be able to buy copies of the Bear Faced Cheek Calendar and enter a draw to win Janie Bear, so go along and enjoy ‗Cheeky Day Out‘ with Leah, Debs and some rather nice aircraft at Shipdham on September 27th. And if you can‘t get there, visit the team‘s website at www.bearfacedcheek2010.co.uk where you can order copies of the calendar and buy tickets to the draw.

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IN THE GARDEN WITH LOTTA POTTS

September. Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness or monsoons and soggy produce, the new academic year and time for autumn shows, harvests and watching leaves start to accumulate on lawns and flower beds. If you have a bit of spare space and a bin bag, collect the leaves into the bag, poke some drainage holes in and leave for a year or so to make leaf mould. This is wonderful stuff for soil and compost improving and raking them up is splendid exercise. There‘s also satisfaction in knowing that the lawn has been saved from the mess that fallen leaves make. Some people find this time of year that is frequently referred to as ‗back end‘ with its evershortening days rather depressing. But it‘s time to sow and plant! The exciting activity for growers of edibles is the high point of harvest, eating, sharing and storing surplus crops. The most uplifting jobs are involved with seeds. If you have been assiduously dead-heading during the summer to keep ornamentals fooled into producing more flowers to achieve their object of reproducing, now is the time to let some of them set seed. When the seed heads are ripe, tie paper bags over the heads, cut off the stems and turn the whole upside down to dry. Do this on a dry day. There is a satisfying rattle when the seeds drop out and can then be either bagged or put into envelopes and sealed ready for sowing at the appropriate time. Don't forget to label! The forgetful or adventurous can leave the seeds to it and see what appears next year. The only drawback is that you might mistake them for weed seedlings and throw them out. Tomato seeds can also be saved from salads and dried and stored as before, but it isn't a good idea to save tomato seeds if you have suffered from blight on potatoes or tomatoes as this stores trouble for next year in contaminated seed. If you grow vegetables, the seeds from peas and beans can be saved - leave the pods until brown and dry, then harvest and store the same way. In practice unless you have a huge garden or allotment it‘s unlikely you use a full packet of any kind of seed so save the rest for next year. These days seedsmen have to put the ‗sow by‘ date on - usually at least a year after purchase, probably two or more after packing. It‘s worth a try if you have seeds past their ‗sow by date‘ to sprinkle a few on damp kitchen paper, keep in a sealed box at room or germination temperature and any that are viable will sprout in a reasonable time. Save the packets that show viability and throw the others away! This is a good month to buy Sweet Pea seeds for sowing in October. Sow vegetables for overwintering, to mature next spring: turnip, spinach, winter lettuce, oriental vegetables and seed of overwintering onions, both salad and bulb types. Plant overwintering onion sets in late September. The other famous seed job is sowing new lawns. The soil is still warm enough for the seeds to germinate, you get something to look at during the winter and don't have to mow until next year unless we have a very mild winter - a few years ago in the late 1990's the gardeners at Wisley were mowing on Boxing Day! Established lawns will appreciate an autumn feed. Regularly pick fast maturing vegetables, such as French beans, runner beans, courgettes, cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes to prevent them becoming inedible and to encourage further cropping. Remaining outdoor tomatoes should be picked by the end of the month and ripened indoors. The whole truss can be cut off to allow the fruits to ripen ‗on the vine‘, perhaps under a cloche or on a windowsill. Another way to deal with individual fruits is to wrap in paper and leave in a drawer in the company of a ripe banana. Any green fruits can be used in chutneys. Potatoes should all be lifted and stored in either hessian or paper sacks. Store only perfect tubers. If any are damaged put aside for use. Any with holes in should be carefully examined for lodgers - slugs! Stone fruit not harvested in August, such as plums, peaches, nectarines, should now be ready and once the trees are cleared of fruit, prune. It seems strange to prune trees in full leaf, but since the two diseases these fruits suffer from, silver leaf and bacterial canker, are less active in the summer months and wounds heal quicker in warm, dry weather (to be hoped for), it makes sense. It‘s not too major an undertaking, concentrate on the ‗three d‘ approach - dead, diseased, damaged. After that it‘s normally a case of taking out weak and crossing branches. Side -shoots on fan trained trees or bushes should be removed and tie in new ones. The only other thing to take out is a damaged branch from winter storms. Now is a good time to start spring flowering bulbs, particularly all types of Narcissus. Plant deeply, with three times their height of soil or compost over their heads. Then mark the spot! Canes are useful but a prettier way is to plant grape hyacinths around the patch as their foliage emerges quite quickly so you know where the bulbs are when removing dead plants and tidying up. Divide spring-flowering perennials at this time. They need to be divided on average every three years. It‘s easy to tell when they are too congested. The middle of the clump will be open with exposed stems that look tatty and flowering will have decreased. Dig up the whole plant, separate the middle bit out and plant up the plantlets from round the edge, making sure they all have roots. Throw away the tired bit. This also works if

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you buy potted plants - look for a plant with lots of shoots coming from the base, knock it out of the pot and separate as many small plants as possible. It has been known to get five out of an original pot from the nursery or garden centre. Good value for a reasonable outlay. The little ones need nurturing with plenty of water for a time but will get away quickly. If you do this in the autumn, it might be as well to pot on the small plants until spring. They should be kept frost-free until they are well established. Now is a good time to remember to garden by the weather, not the calendar. We can only hope that the two go somewhere together. So it‘s not all doom and gloom in early Autumn. There‘s worse to come… Lotta

INNER WHEEL CLUB Our annual BBQ took place on July 30th at the home of member Heather Hewson. Her husband Charles had organized marquees and seating arrangements in the picturesque setting behind their house. The BBQ cooked by Rotarian Andrew Barwood together with salads and puddings provided by members, made a most enjoyable and social occasion. Our thanks to Heather and Charles for giving their time, and for working so hard to make the evening such a success.

NIGEL ROWLING The funeral of Nigel Rowling took place at St George's Church, Saham Toney, on Tuesday 18th August followed by Cremation at Earlham Crematorium. The service was conducted by Rev Jane Atkins. Nigel was born on 4th April 1939 in Essex, 5 years before his brother Martin, and lived at Stone Pine, Danbury. His first job was working as an apprentice in the offices at Hoffman's who were bearing manufactures. In 1959 he was called up for national service and served with he 68th Regiment, Royal Artillery. After national service he started working for Barclays Bank in 1961 which was the start of 31 years with the bank. At this time he was a keen hockey player for Little Baddow and he was in the Danbury church choir where he met the love and companion of his life, Angela. Married in 1996, Angela and Nigel rented, then brought, their first house in 1969 in Hazeleigh, Nr Maldon Essex. After retiring early from the bank in 1991, they spent 2-3 years looking around many of Norfolk's old Rectories and Country Houses until they came across Broom Hall. Over the ensuing years Broom Hall was turned from a private house into the 15 bedroom Hotel which it is now and Nigel turned into a true 'Basil'. If you did not know him, his abrupt greeting could offend but those who knew him realised this was just his mannerism and not intentional rudeness! Nigel enjoyed his carpet bowls as a member of the Ashill Carpet Bowls Club and would only reluctantly miss any bowls fixtures. He was also a founder member of the Quackers Investment Club which meet at Broom Hall once a month. He was also a Vice-President of the Wayland Agricultural Society. His sudden but peaceful death on Monday 3rd August was a shock to his family. Nigel was a family man with a sense of humour who said what he thought in a few words. He was a man of routine and would be lost without his Daily Telegraph. He was always there to help, and thought of others before himself. He leaves Angela his loving wife for 43 years, his children, Neil, Simon and Julia and grandchildren. All of which he lived his life for, and all of whom will miss him greatly.

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COMMUNITY DROP-IN INFORMATION & ADVICE EVENT

What's this all about? If you live in Watton or the surrounding villages and are concerned about money, housing, benefits, employment, redundancy or are finding it difficult to cope in the current credit crunch, advisors will be on hand at Wayland House in Watton High Street on Wednesday 14th October 2009 (times to be confirmed in next month‘s News) to answer your questions and provide advice and information. There will no need to book just turn up on the day. Who is organising the event? It's been arranged by the Wayland Partnership which is a community led regeneration partnership focusing on the market town of Watton and the thirteen neighbouring rural parishes and the Wayland Community Bank, a branch of the Norfolk Credit Union. Who will be there and what do they do? 1. Wayland Community Bank (loans and savings) 2. Breckland Council Customer Services (benefits, council tax, bus passes etc.) 3. Breckland Council Homelessness Unit (support, accommodation etc.) 4. Peddars Way Housing (housing, advice etc.) 5. Stonham Homestart (housing, advice etc.) 6. Citizens Advice Bureau (general personal advice) 7. Kickstart (helps people access work, work training or further education by the loan of a moped) 8. Connexions (provides support and employment opportunities to 16 to 19 year old‘s) 9. Job Centre Plus (provides help and advice on jobs and training for those seeking employment) 10. Shelter (provides information on all aspects of housing, including legal matters) Anyone in need of advice is invited to drop in and speak to the advisors in confidence and they will be able to guide people on the help that is available. It is hoped that people will use this opportunity to speak to someone who can help their situation and find solutions to financial problems. This is a valuable service, completely free and essential to many who may be in difficulty at the moment. If you want more information on the event, contact the Wayland Partnership on 01953 883915, [email protected] or call in to Wayland House (The Old Police Station) in Watton High Street.

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LETTER FROM AUSTRALIA By Chris O’Connor Australia has woken to a new kind of menace, fear. While we all live with some kind of dread Australia has for as long as I can remember always been a nation that reaches out to other people. However this illusion was shattered recently when an 18-year-old university student was ignored for 30 minutes when she fainted in the centre of a major capital city after donating blood. It made me think that if we have sunk that low then people need to rethink their attitudes, get over their fears and become more compassionate or society will spiral into dark times. And then I realised that in recent years I too have become a victim of fear. I live in Adelaide one of the most progressive and tolerant cities in Australia. However, there is no way that I will walk down our major streets after dark; if I hear somebody behind me I quicken my pace and I no longer look somebody in the eye – eye contact is perilous. My fear stems from two major incidents in my life. The first was some years back when I was on a train travelling home. A group of not particularly pleasant youths got on board and looked myself and another passenger over. Suddenly they attacked the other passenger and left him bleeding and minus his wallet. Why I was spared I have no idea but it terrified me. The other incident was when I was working as a nurse and watched a mother of two bleed out and die in the emergency room because of a knife attack. The fear in her face and reality that she was dying haunt me to this day. The young university student, who did not want to be identified, collapsed to the pavement outside a crowded Perth department store as she was walking to the train station, but received no

offers of help from the hundreds of people who walked past. Her distraught girlfriend, who was with her, called her parents but it took them 30 minutes to arrive in peak-hour traffic. The young woman was described by her family as slightly built, well-dressed and kind. Her mother, Betsy, said she was appalled by the "collective non-responsibility" shown by people walking past. "There seems to have been a basic assumption that she was drunk or on drugs. The community needs to realise that not all kids are on drugs. My daughter was giving blood to help others." What is disturbing about the whole incident is that anyone would be treated so callously, but a combination of fear and selfishness seems to have kept people away. Perhaps I am naive but my fear (if we don't change) is that we will become more anxious and more fearful as a society. Will we then be left in the dreadful situation that if something happens no one is going to come to our aid? One senior cleric who was shocked by the whole affair suggested that "People are paralysed by prudence and the fear related to it……we need to reflect on what is going on inside ourselves and ask why we are frightened of stopping to help a young woman in this situation. I don't know what she looks like, but heavens to Betsy she's just been off giving blood to someone, she can't have appeared all that frightening." I know there are valid reasons for people to be scared in a violent world and that we need to be ever vigilant, to be careful (I long ago stopped picking up hitchhikers), but there is no excuse for doing nothing. One person told me that people are worried that if they get involved, the situation can turn on them. In a world inundated with mobile phones surely it's not hard to call people to let them know someone is in distress.

There is no doubt fear stops people from being kind and they have to keep it under control but surely there is a time to care. Australia has always prided itself on what it calls ‗mateship‘, a term honed in the horror of two world wars; we are generous when it comes to giving to charity and by and large we care for our elderly but an increase in crime seems to have made us more wary. Ironically a recent poll in Australia indicated that mateship and personal safety were greater priorities than money, good looks, health and family values. For people aged 15 to 25 years, mateship, safety and democracy are their most "Australian" and important concerns. Survey participants were asked to compare a number of categories and rate them based on how Australian the categories were, from their own and other perspectives. Of the young people surveyed those who emphasised safety as an Australian characteristic and those who perceived their own benefits to be in line with other Australians' beliefs, had higher ― worth and pride in being Australian,". Half of the respondents were aged between 15 and 25. The results of a similarly Australian-esque survey conducted by a major news journal magazine also illustrated how mateship is valued in this nation. This survey showed support for mateship and loyalty was near the top of the list of "true Australian values", it also found most Australians regarded jail sentences as "too lenient". Perhaps what we say in surveys and what we act out in real life is not quite true to form. It will be a sad day for Australia when the crude oafish louts take over and people can no longer help somebody who has fallen in the street. [email protected]

HOST POST OFFICE COMING TO ASHILL Following the closure of Ashill Post Office, some villagers have contacted the Post Office direct and strongly advised them they want this service returned as it is an essential part of community life. Following discussions it has now been decided that from September 2009 (date to be advised) Jacky Welsh the postmistress/owner of Watton Post Office will operate a Post Office service on Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9.30am - 11.30am at the Ashill Call In Centre. Further details will be made available in the next issue.

CLASS OF ‘92 REUNION INVITING ANYONE WHO ATTENDED WAYLAND HIGH BETWEEN 1986-1992 TO A CHARITY REUNION. Wayland High School‘s Class of ‗92 is holding a reunion in aid of The National Stroke Association. We urgently require aid in the form of raffle prizes and cash donations. We would also love to hear from teachers who have missed the best year in school history and want to attend this much awaited event. Are you a photographer?? We need you to immortalise our Prom Night in pictures. If you can spare the time please let us know. Tickets will be on sale shortly at Brown‘s Greengrocers, High Street, Watton and Via post. Tickets will cost £7.50. Please email for more details. Sponsors of our event will in return receive free advertising. Saturday October 24th at Wayland Community High School, Merton Road, Watton CONTACT: [email protected] for more details on how you can help or to book your ticket.

FROM THE WAYLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Committee met on 22nd July. The Chairman, Richard Crabtree, commented that the mix of retail businesses in the High Street works well for Watton and, apart from shoes and men‘s clothing, most everyday items can be purchased in our friendly town. Iain Cockburn reported that Wayland Partnership is still taking enquiries for office space at Wayland House. Members of the Retail Forum discussed the possibility of carrying out an extensive marketing survey. This will be discussed at a further meeting in due course. Some progress in stopping the sale of cars taking place in Watton public car parks has been made. New member business Kip McGrath Education Centre, offering education and tuition, was welcomed into the Chamber. A full and up to date list of Chamber members can be found at www.wayland-chamber.org.uk The Chamber exists for businesses in the Wayland area and represents the views of its members on local issues, as well as offering help and advice on various business-oriented matters. The Chamber works with Watton Town Council and the Wayland Partnership Development Trust. Members benefit from website listings and opportunities to advertise in the annual Wayland Chamber of Commerce Information, Trade and Services Directory which is delivered free of charge to some 7,000 households and businesses in the locality. Heather Nunn, Secretary, Wayland House, High Street, Watton, IP25 6AR

DAMAGE TO RAF WATTON’S MEMORIALS The 3rd September will be the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of the second world war, and across this and many other countries this event will be remembered, not only by the dwindling generations of people directly affected by that war, but by millions of others who understand the impact on the world of such a conflict. In every community there are memorials to those who died – often in churches and village or town centres, but also in more remote places and on airfields or roadsides. At Blenheim Grange, in Carbrooke, two memorials, first dedicated in the early 1990‘s, have been re-established on other side of the entrance – just about the only remaining reminder that Blenheim Grange was an active airbase for both the RAF and the Americans during World War II. The propeller memorial is dedicated to all those of the Royal Air Force and Commonwealth Air Forces who lost their lives whilst serving at RAF Watton and the granite memorial to a group of plucky Americans who volunteered to do an additional tour flying Mosquitos on reconnaissance raids. The surviving Americans have returned to this area many times since the war and, in gratitude to the local community have given funds to Wayland Community High School for the benefit of young people, both from their Association and as bequests. Local ex-servicemen and women and the surviving members of the 25th Bomb Group, as well as those still serving in the armed forces, will be dismayed at the recent and sustained desecration of the two memorial sites – the newly planted trees damaged, the ground planting trampled, the seats (provided for elderly visitors to sit and meditate) covered in graffiti, the fences broken and litter everywhere. Equally dismayed are the volunteers who spend time, energy and their own funds in trying to maintain the memorial sites but are fighting a losing battle with those bent on destruction.

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RUNNING FOR FREEDOM by Dave Edwards When I crossed the finish line of the London Marathon in April this year, I thought ―never again‖. I was jubilant but exhausted. Not only that, but I was proud to have raised over £2,000 for my favourite charity, the Born Free Foundation. I am very much against animal captivity of any kind but especially of big cats being kept in small cages with not a blade of grass to be seen. Imagine my pleasure, hardly a month after the Marathon, to learn of the successful rescue and relocation of three leopards from Limassol zoo in Cyprus to Shamwari Game Reserve in South Africa. The thought that my fund-raising had gone a little way to help this mission was heart-warming. Leda, Roxanni and Rhea (named after Greek goddesses) had been incarcerated in a concrete floored cage for years but on 1 June this year, they felt the grass under their feet and the sun on their backs when they were released back into the wild. Well, not quite into the wild as they wouldn‘t have been able to fend for themselves after being in captivity, but at least into a game reserve to live as leopards should. The training in all weathers, the pain of stretching your muscles to their limit and the blisters were all worth it knowing I had helped just a little towards this. And so, I‘m doing it again. Maybe this time to help a chained bear or a wolf regain its freedom and live as God intended. Rather than asking people to sponsor me again so soon after last year, I am arranging several fund-raising events which I hope you will attend. The first of these is a Quiz ‗n Curry night on Friday 25 September at Wells Cole Community Centre (see separate advert). Please come along and enjoy the evening but most of all, spare a thought for those animals locked away in dark, dank cages - a world away from freedom. If you would like any information about events, please contact me on 01953 881973.

THANK-YOU! FROM SYLVIA To all my family and friends who joined my Birthday Party on July 5th, I would like to say a very big thank-you for coming, for the beautiful cards, lovely flowers and especially the generous donations made for Marie Curie Cancer Care which totalled £393.76. Some of the staff from the Marie Curie Office at Bury St. Edmunds visited me on July 9th and I was able to give them £460. This figure was made up from my ―Birthday Money‖, plus £37.76 given to me by Garry and Simon from the sale of donated flower and vegetable seeds, plus £28.48 from the shop ―Spoilt for Choice‖ collection tin. The Marie Curie girls were delighted with this surprise donation and I am delighted to pass on to everyone their thanks and gratitude. Many thanks. Sylvia Frazer.

MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT On Friday, 25 September Rene and Brian Smith will be holding a coffee morning from 10am till 1pm at Greycroft, Broadmoor Road, Carbrooke, everyone is welcome. There will be a bring and buy stall and a raffle. All money raised will be for Macmillan Cancer, so please come and support this very worthwhile charity. If you are unable to come and would like to donate something for the bring and buy stall or the raffle, we would be most grateful. Hope to see you all. Rene & Brian Smith 881108

DIABETES UK At our August meeting, we were thoroughly entertained by Mike Wabe from HMP Wayland. His talk covered everything from how and when prisons came into being, up to the present day. He was both informative and humorous, with the ability of keeping his audience listening intently, (even Rod and John!!) We had 4 new members to the meeting, so Rod and John were on their best behaviour anyway!! Our September meeting is on the 14th and we hope to welcome Barbara Emons from Dogs Trust, Snetterton. The meeting starts at 10.30am and we meet at the Pentecostal Church, Old Dereham Road, (whom we thank for the use of their facilities) and is open to people with Diabetes and/or their carers. An extra date to be confirmed for September is the 28th, when we hope Jason Houghton from Total Health Therapy, will make a return visit to talk to us about the specific problems a Diabetic person may face involving their health and fitness. Please look for our posters around the town. If you have any questions, please phone Helen on 884713 and leave a message.

JUNIOR YOUTH CLUB CHAIR’S ANGER AT COUNCILLOR’S REMARKS

Teresa Lamberson, Chairperson of the Watton Junior Youth Club, has expressed anger at what she called ―misleading remarks‖ about the Club at a recent full meeting of Watton Town Council. The controversy over the provision of a skate park in the town was being debated when a councillor suggested that a mobile skate park would be soon be coming to Wayland Community High School on Thursday evenings. This is not true. Mrs Lamberson said ―We do have skateboard ramps at the High School on Thursday nights but these belong privately to Watton Junior Youth Club. The Club is based at the School by kind permission of the School Governors and the Head Teacher Mr Michael Rose. ―We are self sufficient, and self funded. The ramps were bought with a grant from Norfolk Police organised by Sgt. Kevin Jervis, they belong to the Club and, to ensure the safety of our members, are not available for use by anyone else. Mrs Lamberson went on to say that the comments have caused a great deal of worry for staff and members at the club, that caters for quite young people, are concerned that much older people will turn up expecting to be able to use the ramps. ―Obviously this is an issue that could badly affect our membership. We have had to write to every child‘s parents/ carers to explain the situation and assure them that their children will still be in a safe environment when they attend the club. The cost of this has been borne by us, through no fault of our own, from the resources that we have raised to purchase equipment for the children‘s use. In an attempt to prevent any future problems, the Club has sought the cooperation of PCSO‘s from the Safer Neighbourhood Team to ensure there is no trouble on club nights. Staff are also angry that, it was suggested that only six people use it in an evening. ―The truth,‖ said Mrs Lamberson, ―is that only six people, wearing the correct safety equipment, are allowed to use the ramps at any given time. This is a requirement of our Insurance Company. To suggest that only six people use it in an evening is a gross distortion of the facts.‖ The Club have written to the Council correcting the misleading information they have been given and asking the Council to issue a formal statement setting the record straight.

Caston Church Tower Tours and Cream Teas Saturday, 5th September 2009 Tower tours 10 a.m. - 4.30pm £4 per trip (weather permitting) Morning coffee, Cream teas 2 pm - 4.30pm Teddy Bear Parachute Jump 4.30 pm Everyone is invited to view the spectacular Norfolk skies from Caston Church tower and enjoy a delicious cream tea at Church Farm. Cake stall and raffle All proceeds to The Church of the Holy Cross, Caston

Saturday 26th September - Sean o Farrell at Hunstanton - Adult & Child £24 Sunday 27th September - Kensington Palace - 8.30am - Adult £27 + Child £20 Saturday 3rd October - Freeport Shopping Centre 8am Adult £11 Child £8.50 Sat. 10th October - Greyhound Racing - 5 good things £19 Restaurant £32 Thursday 15th October - Fakenham - 9.30am Adult & Child £4.50 Saturday 17th October Drayton Manor 8am Adult £34 Child £25 Wed 21 October - Charlie Landsborough at Kings Lynn - Adult & Child £24.50 Thursday 22nd October - Daniel O Donnell (Radio Show) at Kings Lynn Adult & Child £19.00 Saturday 24th Mystery Tour Adult & Child £TBA Thurs 29th Oct - Springfield's Christmas Light Switch on - Adult £11 Child £8 Sunday 29th November - Birmingham International Tattoo 2.00pm show - Adult & Child £34.00 Sunday 6th December Christmas Show at Kings Lynn with Ollie Austin & Country Company Adult & Child £22 Wednesday 9th December - Thursford - Adult + Child £37 Thursday 10th December - Christmas Seaside Special - Adult & Child £20 Friday 18th December - Snow White on ice at King Lynn Matinee - Adult & Child £25 PLEASE NOTE: WISBEACH CHRISTMAS MARKET DATE CHANGED TO MONDAY 21st DECEMBER. ALSO FAKENHAM IN DECEMBER CHANGED TO THURSDAY 3rd DECEMBER

Holidays 2009

Turkey & Tinsel at Scarborough 27th-30th November

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HIGH SEAS AND RHUM, A LIFE ON THE OCEAN WAVES!

Cadet Warrant Officer Rachel Fincham from 864 (Watton) Squadron has just found her sea legs having completed an exciting ten-day voyage around the Scottish Islands and Northern Ireland. She was one of only eleven lucky air cadets selected from across the country to sail on the 72‖ Scottish Ocean Youth Trust Ketch, Alba Venturer. Having had no previous sailing experience, Rachel had to learn to sail from scratch with the rest of the crew, but by the end of the voyage, her sailing skills had improved to the Royal Yachting Association competent crew level and she was awarded her certificate. Rachel said, ―The whole voyage was fantastic, we sailed 455 miles in very mixed sailing conditions from calm seas to five metre swells and a force 8 gale. Night sailing was incredible and our longest sail was 26 hours from Mallaig to Port Rush in Northern Ireland. With no showers on board it was a real treat to arrive in a port where we could have a shower!‖ The air cadets visited a number of Scottish Isles including Rhum and they experienced all the trials and emotions that sailing has to offer. However, the rewards of sailing soon outweighed the tiredness, storms and cramped conditions, with the cadets taking the helm and sailing the yacht themselves through the fantastic scenery. There was also plenty of wildlife to see from basking sharks to seals and dolphins. The cadets had plenty of time for more relaxed fun, away from the regimes of watches and food preparation for a hungry crew, with dinghy races and visits ashore. Rachel added, ―The expedition was amazing and would not have been possible without the generous financial support of the Norfolk Boat Charity and the Civilian Committee at our Squadron. I would like to thank them for their sponsorship. As this will certainly benefit all Watton cadets in the future as the expedition took me out of my comfort zone into an area I knew nothing about. I can know empathise with every junior cadet who joins our Squadron and I will be even more sensitive to their needs in the future.‖

SAHAM TONEY PRE-SCHOOL A NEW TERM STARTS HERE! The new school year starts on 7th September and we would like to welcome back familiar and new children alike. Fundraising has continued over the summer months with us attending the Saham Fete and organising a Teddy Bear‘s Picnic and Activity Day. The picnic was great fun in the lovely sunny pre-school garden and we raised £52. Our next fundraiser is a car boot

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which will take place on Sunday 6th September in the Wells Cole car park (or indoors if the weather is bad). Pitches are £5 in advance or £6 on the day and it runs from 9.30 to 12.00. Refreshments will be available. Following on from this will be an ―Ascot‖ Race Night with BBQ £3 admission and optional £3 for BBQ on Friday 18th September, 7.30pm at the WCCC. Families welcome. A bit further off is our Annual Ball, which this year is a ‗Friday 13th Masquerade Ball‘ to be held on 13th November at the WCCC. For all bookings please contact Suzanne on 01953 885178. We have improved the outside impression of the pre-school, by putting up a new sign and by painting the fence around the outside play area white in readiness for creating different coloured pencils. Parents will be able to sponsor a pencil for £2 with their child‘s name on. Businesses will also be able to sponsor a post. We have also launched our first website. Designed entirely by our chair, Clare Mortimer, it is a wealth of information and can be found at www.sahamtoneypre-school.co.uk and includes downloadable registration forms. We continue to be very excited about the future of our pre-school and if you have a child who is two or over (or soon to be two) and would be interested in finding out more about our excellent Pre-School, then please speak to Lisa, our Supervisor, on 07749 756831, alternatively you can email [email protected] Or please come along to our next Open Day on 14th October to see just what goes on at our preschool. We look forward to seeing you there.

HACKERS, TACKERS AND STUFFERS Quilts 2 our exhibition at The Dragonfly Centre in July, generously hosted by The Wayland Partnership, was another great success. We had hundreds of visitors all very enthusiastic. The raffle of a lap quilt raised £135 for the Big ‗C‘ centre at the N&NUH, a much appreciated local facility. There were donations of over £60, £20 of which was given to the local Linus Project representative towards postage, the rest to buy materials for making Linus quilts and heart cushions for those who have had surgery for breast cancer. Those interested in further information about the Linus Project for terminally ill, bereaved and traumatised children will find it on the website www.projectlinusuk.net Members making goods for sale or taking orders raised £179.00 a percentage of which was given to the Wayland Partnership which is a charity relying on grants and such donations. We appreciate how fortunate we are to have this facility in Watton. The group has not been meeting in August but begins again on 8th September at 7 p.m. in the Watton Christian Community Centre. At the meeting on the 22nd September there will be a demonstration workshop making a Three Dimensional Christmas Tree led by a member. On the 21st September we have a pre-booked full day workshop making a fabric goose or rabbit. Further such events are planned for October and November with details to follow. If you have access to the internet and are interested in information on further events they are listed on our Blog at http://htsqgroup.blogspot.com Alternatively you may contact Sue on 01362 822 536 or Jane on 01953 884 215. For insurance purposes visitors will be asked to pay an annual joining fee of £10 plus any payments for individual workshops. Sue Hart

RICHMOND PARK SENIORS A McMillan Day was held at Saham Toney on the 7th July for the Captain's Charity. 70 members, wives & friends enjoyed a buffet lunch & drinks followed by an auction & raffle. £627 was raised on the day. We would like to thank Swaffham Golf Club, Berwick Jewellers, Thetford Osteopaths, T Bonner & Richmond Park Golf Club for their donations to the Auction & Raffle. Seniors Open 66 and over, D Briggs (Mundersley) 40 points, P Kerrison (Mundersley) 37 points oncb, J Drinkhill 37 points oncb 55 to 65, B Smy (Royal Norwich) 36 points oncb, R Kidd (Royal Norwich) 36 points oncb, E Manus (Barnham Broom) 35 points Richmond Park winner John Crowdy 40 points, Nearest pin 3rd J Drinkhill, Nearest pin 17th J Plane (Gt. Yarmouth & Caister) Two's competition R Kidd (Royal Norwich) x 2 D Futter (Gt. Yarmouth & Caister) D Rush (Mundersley) Seniors Captains Day Overall winner Ben Stone 40pts 2nd Doug Atkins 39pts oncb 3rd Roy Dolman 39pts oncb 4th Rick Grout 39pts oncb Front nine 1st Gerry Knox 20pts 2nd Mike Butler 19pts Back nine 1st Mike Littleproud 22pts 2nd Derek Clarke 21pts Straightest drive 9th hole Dave Palmer Nearest the pin 3rd hole Mick Mead 6th hole Ray Sharpe 12th hole Derek Clarke 17th hole Derek Clarke Memorial Trophy (Medal) 4th rd 1st David Adcock 66, 2nd John Crowdy 67 oncb, 3rd Vick Saunders 67 oncb Memorial Trophy (Medal) 5th rd 1st Derek Clarke 71 oncb, 2nd Colin Stammers 71 oncb, 3rd Mike Butler 71 oncb Texas Scramble 1st Reg Knowles, Ken Shaw, Peter Ford, Mike Butler. 58.5. 2nd Roy

Dolman, Mike Hely, Roger Lubbock, Ray Edworthy, 59.6. 3rd Roy Skeldon, Brian Salmons, Rod Murphy, George Lawn. June Stableford Winners Brian Rees, Ken Shaw, Mike Butler, Ken Auckland, Brian Salmons, David Wakeford July Stableford Winners Ed Durham, David Adcock, Alan Dunn, Rod Whyatt, Terry Lees, John Crowdy, Friendly matches. Dunston Hall 3 - 3, Kings Lynn lost 1 /1/2 4 1/2, Feltwell won 5 1/2 - 1/2, Fakenham away won 5 - 2, Forest Hill won 4 - 1, Swaffham won 4 1/2 - 1 1/2, Gt. Yarmouth & Caister lost 4 1/2 - 1 1/2, Diss lost 4 1/2 1 1/2, Fakenham home won 5 - 2

THE TALENT COMPETITION By Edith Pleasance Along with thousands of other viewers I was enthralled by the voice of Susan Boyle when watching the last series of Britain has Talent and, like many, I thought she would win hands down. It brought to mind an event when I was about ten years old of my mother winning a talent competition, despite being handicapped with poor vision and deafness. A neighbour called at our house one day with a copy of the Torbay Herald & Express and pointed to an item stating that ‗Horace Wayne of the B.B.C‘ would be running a talent competition at the Torquay Pavilion and asking for entries. It was to run for one week with nightly heats and the final on Saturday. The kindly woman persuaded Mam who, except for her piano playing at the Seamen‘s Mission and at Cinemas for the silent films had never been on stage, to enter. ―You go there and recite some of them poems you write Vi, they‘m really good.‖ Along with letters to the newspapers, usually protesting about some matter she thought needed airing, our Mam wrote reams of poetry – the rhyming sort, not high faluting stuff. So, along she went, won her heat and to our delight was invited back for the final. I was allowed to go with her and Dad on Saturday. There were six finalists. The stage show that week was ―Chu Chin Chow‖ and I was mesmerised by the players all in Chinese makeup. Several spoke to me during our wait and I resolved then and there that when I grew up the stage would be my goal. No, it didn‘t happen! There we were among all the hustle and bustle backstage waiting for Mam to take her turn. She showed no sign of nerves, it was our Dad that was the nervous one. Finally the moment came for her turn. She was not poshed up, just in an ordinary jumper and skirt in keeping with her stage character. After the usual introduction she was placed centre stage and in a West Country dialect delivered, ―I‘ve just come up from Mevagizzy and me name you must know is just plain Lizzie‖, followed by about another twenty-odd verses. It would perhaps be an exaggeration to say she had ‗em ‗rolling in the aisles‘, but that audience was held in the palm of her hand. They were rocking with laughter as each event of Lizzie‘s was unfolded. The applause was thunderous and she was called back for an encore, another of her poems called ‗The Baccy Tea‘. A true event of her father putting his tobacco in the wrong jar. She certainly won that competition hands down. The second place went to a gold medal soprano and the third to a gentleman who played the piccolo. Mam‘s prize was a pewter set comprising teapot, milk jug and sugar bowl on a tray, which is probably lying in a cupboard somewhere within the family. We three went home on the bus in high delight, although I was too young to appreciate the significance. However, it did lead to several engagements for her to display her talent at various functions. I was always pleased to accompany her as we were given a meal and I‘m sure Mam appreciated the monetary reward of her new-found fame. Edith Pleasance © 13.08.09

WATTON (LOCH NEATON)

BOWLS CLUB Watton ladies still have two more fixtures to complete their season of BLL matches. They are away to Ashill and finally at home to Connaught, and weather permitting should be before the end of August. Watton men in the EBA league Central Two finished in fifth position. From their ten matches they managed only two wins. There were several very close matches which could have finished either way, but unfortunately for Watton most results were not in their favour. The lads are determined to put that bit extra into their games for next season and should therefore be looking at challenging for top position. In the Ashill & District League mixed triples Watton‘s three teams have all played within their potential. The A team still have one more match to play in Division 1, a rearranged against Ashill A at home on Tuesday 1st September. The B team and C team have completed their matches in Division 3 and 4 respectively. The final ADL league positions will be published shortly. Several friendly matches have taken place during the past month. These include home matches against Bradwell and Thetford, and away to Cromer. We have also hosted for Norfolk VP‘s against Leicestershire VP‘s. In the club competition for the President‘s Trophy sixteen men turned up for two wood pairs played over seven ends. After a three match round robin in the two leagues, the corresponding winners through to the final were Charles Newman with Mike Muggridge, and Terry Kavanagh with Terry Crockett. Despite winning the first and last ends the two Terrys could not match the accuracy of Charles and Mike who ran out worthy winners by 8 – 2. Forthcoming events for the diary: Sunday 30th August at 2.30 pm Club Anniversary Triples. During September: Saturday 5th Club Fours at 1.30 pm.; Monday 7th Norfolk VP‘s at 2.00 pm. 6 rinks men. ;Tuesday 8th at 2.00 pm match against Travel Club Guernsey, 7 rinks mixed.; Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th the Club Competition Finals including: Ladies and Men‘s Singles, 2 Wood Pairs, 4 Wood Pairs and Triples. Wednesday 16th at 2.30pm second leg of the Ashby Shield against Bradenham, 4 mixed triples.; Sunday 27th Closing season bowls drive. Further reminders: Wednesday 11th November AGM at 7.30 pm in the Clubroom; Saturday 14th November 6.30 for 7.00 pm Annual Presentation Dinner in the Gallery Bar; Thursday 17th December 12.30 pm Christmas lunch in the Gallery Bar.

MID NORFOLK FLOWER CLUB As we assembled at the Queens Hall for our August meeting the power went off. Our demonstrator fortunately had a good speaking voice but we were without a microphone and lights for the flowers on stage. The afternoon was still a great success due to an excellent demonstration by Jenni Baker. "Half an Acre... and the Rest" Her arrangements were in a window box, a wooden box from the shed, a miniature garden chair and an urn, all to represent her three acre garden which came with a farm house they bought six years ago and needing a lot of work to become a 'garden'. She used a good selection of flowers which were raffled at the end before a cup of tea (kettles on the gas hob, still no power). September 8TH is Heather Shaw "Playing with colour". OCTOBER 13th -HOSTESS DAY will be a SPECIAL MEETING at 12-30pm, with JOHN CHENNELL a National Demonstrator. Tickets are £10 non-members £8 members phone 01953 483247 or 881394, includes Buffet lunch, wine and coffee. Raffle of the arrangements.

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HOW MUCH DOES YOUR DRIVE TO WORK COST EVERY YEAR?

It‘s not just the fuel (which is probably hundreds of pounds) – but include the vehicle wear and tear; and maybe some parking expenses. And don‘t forget the cost to the environment of your CO2 emissions. The results can be disheartening; you may prefer not to do the calculations at all. But here‘s another question. Are you aware that the County Council provides a scheme which enables you to halve your travel costs and commuting pollution? Or even as much as quarter them? Car-sharing is becoming big news around the UK. Over 300 000 people having already signed up to the UK‘s car-sharing network, liftshare and thousands more are being added to their numbers every month. You can register your journeys online at the website www.carsharenorfolk.com. Carshare Norfolk is part of that Network. A free website which allows you to search for others travelling your way, so that you can share the journey. The typical commuter who car-shares everyday saves about £1000 a year, as well as cutting their CO2 emissions by a tonne and making new friends. Car-sharing works whether you have a car or not. Sharers who own a car can take turns in driving, while those without a car can simply contribute to the driver‘s expenses. Charlotte and Martin (pictured) both travel from Norwich to Attleborough to work and back for their daily commute. They met on carsharenorfolk.com as they were both hoping to reduce their travel costs and see if they could contribute to the regional reduction in CO2 by using their cars less. For the first eight months, their car-share group consisted of two others also found using the carsharenorfolk.com website but a change in location meant that they are now back down to two of them. Charlotte says - ―It works really well. We try to car-share most days, but sometime it just isn‘t feasible, so then we travel alone, but mostly we share. We take it in turns to drive weekly and I save around £40 every other week – the weeks that it‘s Martin‘s turn to drive. It‘s really great. It gives me company for a long drive and it saves me a fortune – which is particularly good now petrol is so expensive.‖ ―Sometimes we arrange a meeting point and sometimes Charlotte picks me up from my house and I collect her. As we‘ve been sharing a while, we just arrange it between ourselves the day before really. I find it a real help as the round trip to Attleborough is almost 40 miles for me – the petrol soon adds up!‖ says Martin. ―We found carsharenorfolk.com really easy to use and making contact was simple too. I simply added my journey and searched and the site gave me a lot of people to contact to see if they could share. The other two that we shared with before used to contribute to our petrol as they didn‘t drive, which also worked well. It was good fun actually.‖ If you would like to see how you can benefit from car-sharing like Charlotte and Martin do, then visit www.carsharenorfolk.com – there are already 2000 members around the county, so there‘s every chance one of them is going the same way as you.

ANOTHER TOUR UNDER DOUG’S BELT On Tuesday 6th August Doug Wickwar took 42 people on another of the popular tours of Mildenhall Airbase that he has organised for the past 20 years. Mildenhall is home to the 100th Air Refuelling Wing and their KC135 Stratotankers. Doug was pleased to have on the trip Watton Mayor, Margaret Holmes and The Rev Geoff Garrett and his wife Ann. After a thorough security check on arrival, the party were taken in small groups around the control tower gaining an exceptional view of the airfield and operations. After a super lunch in luxurious surroundings, the party had an exceptional tour of the aircraft. A great day out!

INTERIOR DESIGN - A BRIEF HISTORY Interior decoration in the Seventeenth Century was for the very wealthy, and the reigning monarch influenced the style of the day, the wealthy were able to travel and bring back with them knowledge of the arts and literature. In the absence of interior designers, interiors were usually designed by the architect or furniture maker, which enabled him to create a sympathetic ambiance for his work. This field was a male dominated area as women had very little stature until the twentieth Century. The Baroque style 1685 – 1725 saw interior design come to the fore in England along with a French designer called Daniel Marot, who is believed to be the first person to create an interior with decoration, furniture and soft furnishings, which all co-ordinated. During these times curtains and window treatments were seldom seen as the window was too important a status symbol to be covered in any way. Bed hangings were always present, for the rich and poor as they were a source of warmth and privacy. The Georgian era saw window treatments evolve from bed hangings, curtains were used to

decorate around the frame, seldom functional as light was still a precious commodity. By the 1750‘s the industrial revolution was underway, putting an end to cottage industries, production moved from the home and into the factory, we were moving into the era of mass production. Craftsmen and furniture maker‘s catalogues were now in publication, enabling ordinary folk to copy great works by the likes of Thomas Sheraton. These publications changed the world of interiors for ever along with the Great Exhibition at Crystal Palace in 1851; the modern day equivalent is the Ideal Home Exhibition. The Arts and crafts movement developed in the 1860‘s as a reaction against the commercialisation of Victorian Britain, William Morris was one of the most influential designers in British history and his designs are still incredibly popular today. The Arts and Craft movement brought bespoke design back to interiors and was very successful until World War Two which brought about many changes, practical cheap housing was in demand and utility furniture was issued as necessity. By the 1950‘s flats and apartments were practical and trendy, living areas became smaller and compact, these shortcomings were outweighed by the latest conveniences including electricity, telephones and constant hot water. Interiors were minimal due to lack of space, and furniture had practical combined functions, a wall unit could be used as a room divider. Focus in the sitting room changed with most homes having a TV by the 1960‘s, which became the predominant feature over the fireplace. During the next three decades conversion of industrial and commercial buildings provided fashionable loft style living and interiors, this minimalist style is very much at the heart of interiors today with pale wooden flooring, light painted walls and contemporary furniture. Jane Richards Interiors provides a bespoke curtain making, soft furnishing and interior design service, for any enquiries please call her on 01953 885554 or [email protected]

CRAFT MARKET AT THE QUEENS HALL Thank you to everyone who attended the Craft Market in July. We managed to raise £107.80 for Macmillan Cancer Care and Support in Norfolk. The next Craft Market in the Queens Hall will be on 12 September 2009. There will be a good selection of locally handmade items including cards, knitwear, glassware, wooden items, jewellery and some unusual items as well. Craft supplies will also be on sale for all you budding crafters. Opening times will be 9.30am to 2pm and admission will be free. Refreshments will also be available. Future dates for 2009 are 3 October and 21 November. Future dates for 2010 are 15 May and 2 October. EAST ANGLIAN AIR AMBULANCE LOTTERY WINNERS Week 3 21.08.2009 £1,000 William Burrell Aylmerton/Norwich £250 Miss A Ainscough Southwold £100 Mrs S Moggan Haughley/ Stowmarket £100 Mrs Judith Golder Orford/ Woodbridge £100 Mrs Pearl Aldous Heartsease/ Norwich £100 Daphne Benn Grimston/King's Lynn £100 Mrs Linda Crosby Watton/Thetford Week 2 14.08.2009 £1,000 Mr David Warner Felixstowe Suffolk £250 Mr & Mrs Ken Ashwell Newmarket Suffolk £100 B & P Bullimore Cromer Norfolk £100 Mrs Diane Wells Bury St Edmunds Suffolk £100 J & C Watson Honingham Norfolk £100 Mrs Pauline Freeman Old Costessey Norwich Norfolk £100 Mrs Sue Roots Elmswell Bury St Edmunds Suffolk Week 01 07.08.2009 £1,000 James Earl Frettenham, Norwich £250 Mr Maurice Smith Attlebridge, Norwich £100 Mrs Gillian Ellis Ipswich £100 Mrs Eve Hubbard Walsham le Willows, BSE £100 E Allen Ely, Cambs £100 Mark&Louise Robertson Dullingham, Newmarket £100 Mr Malcolm Smith Fliwick, Bedford £50 Mr B Woodcock Cambridge Week 53 31.07.2009 £1,000 Mrs Brenda Hamilton Luton, Bedfordshire £250 Mrs Irene Kane Diss, Norfolk £100 Mrs E Johnson £100 Mr E Barrow Harleston, Norfolk £100 Peter Carpmael Southwold, Suffolk £100 Jean Youngs Norwich, Norfolk £100 Mr & Mrs Smith Royston, Herts

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WAYLAND SHOW 2009 HOME SECTION Unfortunately, we did not have so many entries in the Home Section this year. However, our marquee still looked great so a big THANK YOU to everyone who did take part - all the crafts, quilts and baking on display looked fantastic! Come October, I will once again be thinking about the craft categories for next year‘s Show - so watch this space! I will publicise the new categories so you will have lots of time to get multiple entries completed by the Show date! Men, women and children are all invited to participate. This is a FUN section of the Show and a very integral part of a traditional agricultural show - it would be so sad to lose it through lack of support. So come on men - show us what you‘re made of - give us ladies some competition! PROJECT LINUS Thanks for all the wonderful knitted and crocheted blankets and sewn quilts you made for this worthwhile charity. I am happy to report that 21 very sick children will receive their very own ―comfort blanket‖ thanks to all of you. CAN YOU HELP? If you have any old wool/cotton fabric/3‖ quilting squares/ 2‖ quilting strips that you no longer require, please consider donating them to us. All donations will be made up into ―comfort blankets‖ which will be displayed at next year‘s Show and then forwarded to Project Linus for distribution. Please drop donations off at The Village Florist in Watton or at Saham Toney Post Office. CAN I HELP YOU? Are you interested in making a quilt for Project Linus but have no idea where to start? Then please call me as I am happy to offer FREE STARTER CLASSES in quilting. It is very rewarding to complete a quilt for this charity and it‘s a fun hobby too. Contact Lyn - 01953 883285. DISCLAIMER: YOU WILL GET HOOKED!!!!!!!!! PLEASE NOTE: Due to the pesky flies, next year we intend to cover all the cakes with cling-film after the judging has been completed. *** THE HOME SECTION! IT‘S FUN! LET‘S USE IT RATHER THAN LOSE IT! ***

WAYLAND HAPPY CIRCLE We had a very good August meeting, 30 members including 2 new members . It is very encouraging for the committee to see so many of you attending and we are doing our best to make the meetings interesting and enjoyable. We welcome any suggestions that you may have for speakers, outings, etc, or any improvements that can be made to make our meetings more interesting. IT‘S YOUR CLUB. Sharon Kelvey, Deputy Governor, Wayland Prison, gave us a very interesting talk on her career within the prison service and how moving from prison to prison every five years gave her wealth of experience. Our next meeting will be held on the 6th September, at the Watton Christian Community Centre, 2pm. Our speaker will be Yvonne Harrold, her subject will be Watton Station ! Hope to see you all there.

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We are delighted to announce The Right Honourable Gillian Shephard as our guest speaker in September. Gillian was born in Cromer and educated at North Walsham Girl‘s High School, and St Hilda‘s College University of Oxford, gaining an MA (BA) in modern languages. She became a school teacher and later worked as an education inspector for Norfolk County Council. In 1987 Gillian was elected to parliament for the Conservative Party. Her ministerial career has varied from Secretary of state for Employment, Minister of Agriculture, and Secretary of State for Education. Gillian stepped down from the House of Commons in 2005, later that year she was made a life peer, becoming Baroness Shephard of Northwold. The September lunch is being held at Broom Hall Saham Toney on Wednesday 23rd September 12 noon – 2pm £13.50 per ticket which includes a hot lunch, a glass of wine and tea or coffee served with handmade truffles. Wayland Women in Business is a networking group for women who aspire to run their own businesses, who work or have worked in business and who seek to return to work, all are welcome. The group enables women to identify new business opportunities, increase self confidence and self esteem, share ideas and mix with like minded people. If you are a woman who wants to make a difference, please come and join us. Limited tickets available from Jane Richards 01953 885554 [email protected] ~ Clare Rowling 01953 488993 [email protected] ~ Ann Lusher [email protected] ~ Clair Rylands 01953880146 [email protected]

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS DURING KNOW YOUR NUMBERS! WEEK Total Health Pharmacy in Watton will be asking residents ‗Could YOU be the one in three who has high blood pressure?‘ when it offers free blood pressure checks as part of ―Know your Numbers!‖ week between the 7th and 13th September. Know your Numbers! Week is the nation‘s biggest blood pressure testing event run by UK charity the Blood Pressure Association (BPA). This year the charity is asking ‗Could YOU be the one in three?‘ because one in three adults in the UK has high blood pressure. That‘s 16 million adults nationwide, and, worryingly, more than five million of them are unaware they have the condition because it has no obvious symptoms. During last year‘s Know your Numbers! Week, 72 per cent of people tested did not know their blood pressure numbers and almost 40 per cent of people had a high blood pressure reading. Uncontrolled high blood pressure causes strokes, heart attack and heart failure, and can also lead to kidney disease and dementia. However, once detected, the condition can be successfully treated. Total Health Pharmacy will be offering free blood pressure checks at 14 Gregor Shanks Way, Watton, IP25 6FA and is open from 8am until late, Monday to Sunday. Geoff Ray, Pharmacist, said: ―The Blood Pressure Association‘s Know Your Numbers! Week 2009 is a great opportunity for us to raise awareness about the dangers of high blood pressure and the importance of having regular checks. We hope local people will come along to our Pressure Station for a free blood pressure check so that they can know their numbers and, if they need to, we can help them find out how to lower them.‖ Mike Rich, Executive Director of the Blood Pressure Association, said: ―We are delighted that Total Health Pharmacy is taking part in Know your Numbers! Week 2009 to help raise awareness about this important health issue. ―During this year‘s campaign we are asking ‗Could YOU be the one in three?‘ That‘s because one in three UK adults has high blood pressure, yet a third of these are unknowingly putting themselves at risk of stroke, heart attack and heart failure because they don‘t know they have the condition. ―That‘s why we are urging all adults to take control and reduce their risk of this silent killer by having a free blood pressure check during Know your Numbers! Week. It's quick, free and painless and could save your life.‖ To find out more about the campaign visit the Know your Numbers! website at www.bpassoc.org.uk/kyn or call 020 8772 4994. If you have a question about high blood pressure and would like to speak to someone over the phone, call the Blood Pressure Association‘s Information Line on 0845 241 0989 (11am-3pm, Mon-Fri).

WEA - LEARNING FOR PLEASURE The Watton & District branch of the Worker‘s Educational Association is offering a 10 week course on ―East Anglian Artists‖ with tutor Wanda Standley. The course will start on Tuesday, 22 September from 2pm to 3.30pm at the Watton Christian Community Centre. The cost of the course will be £50 but for those on means tested state benefits the course will be FREE. Everyone aged 16 and over is welcome. The are NO EXAMS to sit. The course is an opportunity to study the beginnings of art in East Anglia; the lives and works of the prominent painters, Gainsborough, Cotman, Crome, Munnings, Seago etc. Exploring underlying ideas which link these artists to the East Anglian countryside. To join the course no previous experience or qualification is necessary, just a willingness to learn. The W.E.A. is committed to promoting learning for life on behalf of adult learners. The topics covered are very diverse and a friendly welcome is waiting. Why not join us? For further information please telephone Audrey Donovan 01953 885208 or Sheila Bingham 01953 882467 Reg. Charity No. 1112775

COFFEE MORNING AT THREXTON CHURCH There are some delightful villages to explore around Watton and no better way to visit them than to call in at a coffee morning. Threxton Church is holding a coffee morning from 10am - 12 noon on Saturday, 12 September, so come along and find us - 2 miles west of Watton off the B1108. There will be ―bring & buy‖, craft and cake stalls. It‘s never too early to start looking for Christmas presents and you don‘t know what gifts you might find. One thing for sure is the kettle will be on for tea/coffee and delicious homemade cakes will be on sale. Maybe you are taking part in the Norfolk Churches Cycle Ride, then include Threxton on your route, the ideal place to stop off for a rest.

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Students from the Young Stars School of Dance took to the floor again at Queen's Hall Watton on Sunday 12th July to perform their 2nd Anniversary show. A variety of musical medleys were performed from popular shows including Mary Poppins, Annie and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang along with Street Jazz, Modern, Lyrical, and Drama. Principal Carol Purton and dance coach Lauren both agreed: "All our students have been working very hard and we are proud of them all, the show was a tremendous success and the atmosphere was great. People commented on the variety of dance styles and how professional the students looked on stage.‖ For further information on the Young Stars School of Dance contact Carol on 07887770082.

THE SURE START OUTREACH TEAM As Outreach Workers we have been very busy visiting villages in the Wayland area, bringing SureStart services to your doorstep. So far we have visited Carbrooke, Saham Toney, Ashill, East Wretham, Great Cressingham and Great Hockham with activities out such as Stay and Play and Messy Mondays. Messy Monday‘s has been a tremendous hit and it has been lovely to see many regular faces. This session has used a variety of resources including GelliBath, crazy soap, flubber, coconut bark, and even sugar puffs. Although this session, like its name, is very messy it is very popular with children, aiding their creative and language development. From September Messy Play will be on a Friday morning alternating between the children‘s centre and East Wretham Village Hall. Our summer sessions have received wonderful support and attendance and we hope this continues. September will see a few changes to timetables. This is due to staffing and venue availability, and to respond to the changing needs of the community. We have tried our hardest to ensure that this causes as little disruption as possible. We are looking forward to running our new Stay and Play at Great Hockham Primary School on a Monday afternoon as well as working with Watton Library on Wednesday mornings to offer a new session. We look forward to seeing you at our new sessions. Diane and Gemma. For more information please contact us on 01953 880175 or pop in and see us at West Road, Watton, Norfolk, IP25 6AU

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

North Pickenham Village Show Saturday 12thand Sunday 13th September At St Andrew’s Church North Pickenham Doors open 2.30 pm, tea and cakes available Sunday 4.00 pm prize giving and auction. Come and visit our traditional village show, with competitive classes for fruit, veg and flowers, baking and preserves, art and craft. Entrance 50p, programmes at the door. All proceeds to St Andrew’s Church, North Pickenham .

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136TH WAYLAND SHOW RESULTS

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Results are given in the order 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th (where available)

SHEEP CLASSES

Show Champion of Champions:

M J Kiddy & Son - Large White Sow – Withersfield Royal Catalina 19

Rare Breeds Class 1 Ewe Lamb: R&S Banks; L Newman; J Thomsett; R&S Banks; L Compton Class 2 Ram Lamb: L Newman; R&S Banks; J Thomsett; A&V Compton; L Compton Class 3 Shearling or older: R&S Banks; A&V Compton; L Newman; J Thomsett; Mr & Mrs A Henri Class 4 Ram Shearling or older: R&S Banks; L Newman; Mr & Mrs A Henri; R&S Banks; A&V Compton Class 5 Champion R&S Banks Oxford Down; Reserve Champion L Newman Shropshire

Norfolk Horn Class 6 Ewe Lamb: S Coke& K.Long; N&H Beaton; S Coke&Klong; L Stephen; D Wathes Class 7 Ram Lamb: S Coke&K Long; Mr&Mrs D Bull; N&H Beaton; S Coke&K Long; Mr&Mrs D Bull Class 8 Ewe Shearling or older: L Stephen; L Stephen; Mr&Mrs D Bull; S Coke & K Long; S Coke&K Long Class 9 Ram Shearling or older: S Coke & K Long; N&H Beaton; L Stephen; L Stephen; S Coke &K Long Class 10 Champion L Stephen; Reserve Champion S Coke & K Long

Any other British breed of sheep Class 11 Ewe Lamb: R&S Banks; J Stone; R Partridge; AR & J Smith; AR & J Smith Class 12 Ram Lamb: E J Cresswell; R&S Banks; R&S Banks; Cameron&Skinner; AR & J smith Class 13 Ewe Shealing or older: E J Cresswell; AR & J Smith; R Partridge; AR & J Smith; J Stone Class 14 Ram Shearling or older: R Partridge; E J Cresswell; J Stone; Elliott&Woods; J Stone Class 15 Champion E J Creswell Hampshire Down; Reserve Champion E J Creswell Hampshire Down

Southdown Class 16 Ewe Lamb: S&J Hutley; AReadheadHiggins; E J Creswell; A Allen; S & J Hutley Class 17 Ram Lamb: S & J Hutley; S & J Hutley; A Allen; E J Creswell; L Newman Class 18 Ewe Shearling or older: L Newman; A Allen; S & J Hutley; E J Creswell; S & J Hutley Class 19 Ram Shearling or older: A Allen; S&J Hutley; S&J Hutley; S&J Hutley; S&J Hutley Class 20 Champion L Newman Reserve Champion S & J Hutley

Continental Breeds of sheep Class 21 Ewe Lamb: E M Spratt; J McInnesSkinner; S Amoss; J McInnesSkinner; S Amoss Class 22 Ram Lamb: S Amoss; J McInnesSkinner; E M Spratt; J McInnesSkinner; S Amoss Class 23 Ewe Shearling or older: J McInnesSkinner; S Amoss; E M Spratt; E M Spratt; S Amoss Class 24 Ram Shearling or older: J McInnesSkinner; E M Spratt; S Rogers; J McInnesSkinner; C White Class 25 Champion J McInnes Skinner; Reserve Champion S Amoss

Commercial sheep and butchers lambs Class 26 Single commercial ewe No entries (lamb at foot) Class 27 Pair of comm. Ewes: S Amoss; I Knight Class 28 Pair of crossbred lambs: Collinson; S Morter; Collinson; Cameron &Skinner; Collinson Class 29 Lamb pure breed: S Amoss; E M Spratt; C White; E M Spratt; S Amoss Class 30 Lamb Rare Breed: L Newman; S Coke & K Long; L Newman; L Stephen Class 31 Champion S Amoss; Reserve Champion Collinson

Whitefaced Woodland Class 32 Ewe lamb: J Taylor; D Perfitt; D Perfitt Class 33 Ram lamb: A Lewsey; D Perfitt; J Taylor Class 34 Ewe Shearling or older: J Taylor; A Lewsey; D Perfitt; D Perfitt; D Perfitt Class 35 Ram Shearling or older: J Taylor; A Lewsey; D Perfitt Class 36 Champion J Taylor; Reserve Champion A Lewsey CLASS 37 SUPREME INTERBREED SHEEP CHAMPIONSHIP : E J Cresswell Hampshire; L Stephen Norfolk Horn Class 38 Group of 3 pure breed: E M Spratt (Texel); AR & J Smith (Jacob); S&J Hutley (Southdown); S Amoss (Dutch Texel); J McInnesSkinner (Bleu de Maine) Class 39 Group of 3 rare breeds: J Taylor(Whitfaced

woodland); N&H Beaton (Norfolk Horn); L Newman (Shropshire); J Thomsett (Greyface Dartmoor); R&S Banks (Oxford Down) Class 40 Junior Young Handler: Katie Beaton; ?; Banks Class 41 Inter Young Handler: Andrew Hutley; Hamish Beaton; James Spratt Class 42 Senior Young Handler: Alice Partridge; Kirsty Barrett; Lorie Newman; Sophie Hutley; Russell White

CATTLE CLASSES Any Continental Beef Breed Class 1 Heifer b.after01/08: Barwood&Padfield; Brailes Livestock; RPartridge & Son; Barwood&Padfield Class 2 Heifer b. 01/07-12/07: Barwood & Padfield; Moores Livestock Class 3 Cow in calf or milk: DC & SR Wharton; Moores Livestock; Barwood & Padfield Class 4 Young bull b.after 01/08: Moores Livestock Class 5 Champion DC &SR Wharton; Reserve Champion Barwood & Padfield Class 6 Group of 3: Barwood & Padfield; Moores Livestock

Any Other Traditional Beef Breeds Class 7 Heifer b.after01/08: Barwood & Padfield; A Brown Class 8 Heifer b.01/07-12/07: Cockley Cley Livestock; F Key Heifer Champion Cockley Cley Livestock Reserve Champion Barwood & Padfield Class 9 Cow in calf or milk; Hawstead Lodge; F Key; Barwood & Padfield; Cockley Cley Livestock Class 10 Young Bull b.after 01/08: A Brown; C R Delamore; A Brown; Cockley Cley Livestock Class 11 Champion A Brown; Reserve Champion Cockley Cley Livestock Class 12 Group of 3: Hawstead Lodge

Commercial Beef Breeds Class 13 Steers over550kg: Barwood& Padfield; Barwood& Padfield; Bruce Woodward; C Collins; Brailes Livestock Class 14 Steers under 550kg: C Collins; Barwood& Padfield; C J Reeve; GJH Rainey Class 15 Heifers over 550kg: G & H Blythe; C Collins; Mrs R Parker; Barwood & Padfield Class 16 Heifers under 550kg: Brailes Livestock; Mrs R Parker; Barwood & Padfield; C J Reeve Class 17 Champion G & H Blythe; Reserve Champion Barwood & Padfield

British Simmental Class 18 Heifer b.after 01/08: Mrs H Clarke; S&D Abram Farms Class 19 Heifer b. 01/07-12/07: T&S Morter; Mrs H Clarke; S&D Abram Farms Class 20 Cow in calf or milk: T&S Morter Class 21 Young Bull b.after01/08: Mrs H Clarke Class 22 Champion T&S Morter; Reserve Champion Mrs H Clarke Class 23 Pairs from 1 exhibitor: Mrs H Clarke; S&D Abram Farms

Red Polls Class 24 Heifer b.after01/08: P Websdale Class 25 Heifer born 01/07-12/07: R Brookes; Tilly Grint; P Websdale Class 26 Cow in calf/milk: P Websdale Class 27 Young bull b.after01/08: Sarah Barnes

Class 28 Champion R Brookes; Champion P Websdale Class 29 Group of 3: P Websdale

Reserve

Dexter Class 30 Bull b. after 01/08: K&C James Class 31 Calf under 12 mths: Mr & Mrs P Claxton; K&C James Class32 Heifer under 18 mths: P Brind; K&C James; P Brind; P Davison; Mr&Mrs PR Claxton Class 33 Cow/heifer in calf: P Brind; K&C James; Mr&Mrs PR Claxton; PDavison Class 34 Cow/heifer in milk: K&C James Class 35 Champion P Brind; Reserve Champion Mr & Mrs P R Claxton

Highlands Class 36 Heifer b.after 01/08: J Ayres; GJH Rainey Class 37 Heifer b. 01/07-12/07: J Ayres; GJH Rainey Class 38 Cow in calf/milk: GJH Rainey; TD Clark Class 39 Young bull b. after 01/08: J Ayres; TD Clark Class 40 Champion J Ayres; Reserve Champion GJH Rainey Class 41 Group of 3: J Ayres; GJH Rainey

Young Handler Beef Class 42 Handler u.12yrs: Lara Cakebread Class 43 Handler 12-21 yrs: Jade Lanham; Ruby Wright

Young Handler Dairy Class 44 Junior Handler: Henry Stanford; George Rout; Harry Bolderston Class 45 Inter Handler: Laura Rout; Josie Crook; Ben Jarvis; Marcus Doig; Emma Crook Class 46 Senior Handler: Emily Rout; Lucy Brigham

Class 3 White Gilt: M&E Edgar-Bakers; David Finch; David Finch Class 4 Coloured Gilt: Carol Knights; MJ Kiddy & Son; P Churchyard Class 5 White maiden gilt: MJ Kiddy & Son; M&E Edgar-Bakers; David Finch Class 6 Coloured maiden gilt: Jo Wykes-Sneyd; Jimmys Farm; P Churchyard Class 7 Pair of pork pigs: PD &GS Mortimer Class 8 Pair of cutter pigs: PD & GS Mortimer Class 9 Pair of bacon pigs: PD & GS Mortimer Class 10 Pork pig: PD & GS Mortimer; PD & GS Mortimer Class 11 Cutter pig: PD & GS Mortimer; PD& GS Mortimer Class 12 Bacon pig: PD& GS Mortimer; PD & GS Mortimer David Finch-Welsh Champion White Pig MJ Kiddy & Son (Large White); Reserve Champion M & E Edgar-Bakers (British Lop) Champion Coloured Pig A M Long (Saddleback); Reserve Champion Carol Knights (Gloucester Old Spot) Champion Commercial Pig P D & GS Mortimer Reserve Champion PD & GS Mortimer SUPREME PIG OF SHOW Champion M J Kiddy & Son (Large White); Reserve Champion A M Long (Saddleback) Young Handler: Fred Edgar; Izzi Edgar; Justin Belltye; Callum Dodds

WATERFOWL SECTION Judged by Ralph Sargeant, from Cambridgeshire. CHAMPION WATERFOWL - Mr Paul Hayes from Luton, Beds, with a Saxony Duck. RESERVE CHAMPION WATERFOWL - Mr Leon Smith & Miss Christy Brewster from Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, with a Mallard Callduck. BEST CALLDUCK - Mr Leon Smith & Miss Christy Brewster from Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. BEST INDIAN RUNNER - Mr R J Rolph, from Lakenheath, Suffolk. BEST GOOSE - Mr M C Walker, from Dereham, Norfolk. BEST APPLEYARD DUCK - Mr P Hayes, from Luton, Beds. BEST JUNIOR - Maxwell Eagle, form North Pickenham, Norfolk, with a Callduck.

EGG & POULTRY SECTION Judged by Robin Elfleet, from Norfolk. CHAMPION EGG - Mr M C Walker, from Dereham, Norfolk. RESERVE CHAMPION EGG - Mr N Drewery, from Brandon, Suffolk. BEST NORFOLK GREY - Mr I Simpson, from Saham Toney, Norfolk. BEST IXWORTH - Mr I Simpson, from Saham Toney, Norfolk.

PIGEON SECTION Judged by Colin Jeckell from Worstead, Norfolk. CHAMPION PIGEON - Sally Hustler from Stanstead, Essex, with a Frillback. RESERVE CHAMPION - Malcolm Smith, Newmarket, Suffolk, with a West of England Tumbler.

HORTICULTURAL SECTION

Class 47 Junior Calf: Robert Paterson; Robert Paterson; RC Rout & Sons; P&A Barrell & Son; C Bolderston Class 48 Inter Calf: RC Rout & Sons; P&A Barrell & Son; Robert Paterson; Robert Paterson Class 49 Senior Calf: P&A Barrell &Son; P&A Barrell & Son Class 50 Champion Calf Robert Paterson; Reserve Champion R C Rout & Sons Class 51 Champion Handler Laura Rout; Emily Rout; Henry Stanford

Best in show - S Saini Best in vegetable section - S Saini Best in flower section - S Saini Best in pot plant section - S Roberts Best overall points score in vegetable section R Couzens Best overall points score in flower section - S Saini Scarecrow competition Adult Section S Basham Junior Section E Rowling Schools Competition – design a recycling poster for Wayland – Winner Grace Chapman aged 10 – Parkers Primary School, Saham Toney

Supreme Championship of Beef Interbreed Champion A Brown; Reserve Champion DC & SR Wharton

Home Section (1st 2nd 3rd) Cookery

South Devons Class 52 Heifer b.after01/08: Malthouse Livestock; J&E Archer; Miss CA Hanton; J& E Archer Class 53 Heifer b.01/07-12/07: J&E Archer; Malthouse Livestock; Malthouse Livestock; C Riseborough Class 54 Cow in calf/milk: S&J Cooke; Miss S Cooke Class55 Class 56 Champion J & E Archer; Reserve Champion S & J Cooke Class 57 Pair from 1 exhibitor: Malthouse Livestock; J & E Archer

PIG CLASSES Class 1 White Sow: MJ Kiddy & Son; David Finch; M&E Edgar-Bakers Class 2 Coloured Sow: A M Long; P Churchyard; Jo Wykes-Sneyd

1lb jar 3 fruit Marmalade: S Rooke; Mrs Margaret Fitzgerald; Mrs Margaret Fitzgerald Victoria Sandwich cake: F Wells; Mrs Angela Rowling; Mrs Alex Brown 10 Cheese Straws: S Rooke; Mrs Alex Brown; Miss D Pengelley Taditional Apple pie: Mrs Margaret Fitzgerald; Mavis Axman; Miss D Pengelley Cookery Overall Winner S Rooke

Craft Section Handmade Craft Item: Pete Davis; Suzanne Lake; Pauline Rolph Stitchwork: Anne Davis; S Muffitt; Pauline Rolph Knitted Toy: Miss D Pengelley; Diane Sculfer; Miss D Pengelley Quilted Item: Jenny Mounter; Suzanne Lake; Anne Davis Craft Overall Winner Pete Davis Project Linus Winner Ray Godsiff

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The Wayland News

Reflections on the 136th Wayland Show

Mr Kevin Bowes,

Charles Carter Master of West Norfolk Foxhounds parading the hounds.

Show President

Mid Norfolk Gundogs

Class 40 Champion Highland - J Ayres

Judging the Cattle Classes

Youngsters taking part in a mad-cap contest against the racing terriers of Cyril the Squirrel

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THE 136TH WAYLAND SHOW WHAT A DAY!

The 136th Wayland Show held at Watton at the beginning of August looks to have been one of the most successful shows in recent times with fantastic weather and record numbers of people attending. The President Kevin Bowes remarked on the ‗exceptional standard of livestock entries‘ and said in his memory it was the ‗best Show ever‘ with an even wider variety of trade stands, attractions and main ring events. He thanked the public for their huge support and noted that people had travelled from across East Anglia and further. He also recognised the dedication of the local volunteers who work hard throughout the year to make the day a success. One example of the generosity of people on the day was an impromptu raffle held in the Home Section for the Light Dragoons which raised £500. A new addition to the Show this year was the Education and Schools Marquee which proved to be very popular with visitors. A visitor from Canada remarked that it was ‗a superb show‘ ‗We have not been to anything like it before. Everything on sale is of a high quality. It‘s a real country show‘ All proceeds from the Wayland Show will go to local charities and it is anticipated that this year because of the increase in numbers attending there will be more funds to allocate. As one Committee member put it ‘Way to go, Wayland! We asked and you answered. Our community really cares! Thank you!’

SUPPORTING WAYLAND BUSINESSSES THE WAYLAND PARTNERSHIP

HARMONY QUILTING A Professional Machine Quilting Service !!! You do the patchwork !!! I do the quilting For Quilting Wadding & Backing Prices www.harmonyquilting.co.uk

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BROOM HALL Country Hotel Saham Toney Your Local Three Star Hotel

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Since it was formed, the Wayland Partnership has supported the Wayland business community in a variety of ways including the well received e-mail Information Bulletins which are issued regularly to over 350 local businesses. This is a free service and the bulletins are targeted towards the self employed, sole traders, owners or managers of small businesses. Intended to cover all the issues involved with the small business environment, they bring you the latest news, tips, hints and tricks. From getting a web presence to changes in legislation, the bulletins bring information, advice and exclusive offers directly to your desktop. Any personal information is stored and processed by the Partnership in compliance with the Data Protection Act (1998). The data is held securely on our databases which are only available to authorised Partnership personnel on a password protected basis and is not available to or shared with any other individual or party. We are updating the database and would like to invite any local businesses who do not receive our Information Bulletins to register now for inclusion on our database in order that you receive them in future. By letting us have your details, you are ―opting in‖ to the service but you will always have the option to ―opt out‖. Send your details to [email protected] or call on 01953 880204 for more information.

‘PRAYER OF THE HEART’ Comprising Christian Meditation bi-monthly worship and bi-monthly 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 Monday 7th September at 7.45pm following the teaching of the World Community for Christian Meditation. (No meditation on 21st September) Spiritual Journey Book Club meets in the ‗Willow House pub‘ on Monday 28th September at 7.45pm Monday Evening Worship‘ will be held in the Vestry on Monday 26th October at 7.45pm in the vestry led by members of the Prayer of the Heart Team These Watton Methodist Church events are open to all and we hope to see you there. For more information telephone 07732 972923 or visit our web page on the church website, www.wattonmethodist.btik.com

FUN FOR ALL DURING

THE SURE START CHILDREN’S CENTRE WEEK National Sure Start Children‘s Centre week runs 14th - 18th September and during the week we will be working hard to bring something a bit different to our usual sessions. Our theme for the week will be ‗Healthy Body, Healthy Mind‘. During the week all money taken from sessions and activities will be donated to the British Heart Foundation. For children: During our outreach Stay and Plays we will be making healthy fruit salads and getting physical through music and dance. We are planning to plant up our new garden containers with vegetables at our Stay and Play at the centre. Our new session ‗Toddler time‘ at Watton Library (10.0010.45 on a Wednesday) will have a fun healthy living theme. During Thursday afternoon‘s Baby Weigh and Play we will be making tasty smoothies. On Friday we are holding a special Teddy Bear‘s Picnic and toddler toddle. Come along at 12.30pm with a healthy packed lunch and your favourite teddy for a fun afternoon! Our week of activities is not just about the children! On Monday afternoon we will be holding a Jobs and Training Fair between 12.30 and 2.30pm at the centre. Please do come along and find out more about the opportunities available in the Wayland area. For parents/ carers: On Tuesday evening we will be holding a ‗Pampered Parents‘ evening between 6.30 and 8.00pm. Entry will be just £1. Join us for a fun relaxed evening with stalls including Body Shop, Pampered Chef and local beauty therapists. If you would like a stall then please contact the centre. We would love to see you all at our special activities during this celebratory week. If you haven‘t visited us before then please come along to find out more. For more information about the centre please contact us on 01953 880175 or you can pop in and see us at Watton Sure Start Children‘s Centre, Westfield Infant and Nursery School, West Road, Watton, Norfolk, IP25 6AU.

NOTES FROM ASHILL GARDEN CLUB The Garden Club‘s meeting at the Ashill Community Centre on the 20th August was a social occasion, incorporating a table top flower show, and additionally, concerning itself with the election of Officers for the year 2009/2010. One member swept the board at the table top flower show (which included any plant, flower or vegetable). Her yellow Dahlia and large pink geranium were voted Best in Show, winning for her a bottle of wine and a voucher to cover Dinner for two at the Waggon & Horses, Griston. We must take this opportunity to thank Scott Curry for providing 25% of this prize and the Garden Club Secretary, John Vincent for providing the rest. The Committee for 2009/2010 was proposed and seconded, as follows: John Vincent, (Secretary) Audrey Connor (Treasurer), Eileen Page (Show Manager) and Gloria Canham. Susan Luff was elected to the Committee. Club fees were collected, and members were reminded that the 17th September meeting promises to be interesting, comprising a talk by Tony Goode on Alpines. Members are encouraged to bring along friends, who may try the club twice in a year at a cost of only £1.00 per visit. As always, a reminder that the meeting dates for 2009 always take place on a Thursday at 230pm, and are: 17th September, 15th October, 12th November and 10th December.

LEARN TO DANCE CLASSES EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT!! Come and join Sandra Boatman and John Scallan at their dance classes – have fun and get fit too! Every week we dance at Wells Cole Community Centre in Saham Toney– (except on Bingo nights when we move to Carbrooke Village Hall - this is always the 3rd week of the month). You can either learn Ballroom and Latin at 7.00, or you might like to try Modern Jive from 8.00 till 10.00 – some of our pupils do both! The Ballroom/Latin class opened for new beginners in January this year, and is now suitable for those who can manage to get round the floor in the Waltz, Quickstep and Cha Cha Cha – we also cover Social Foxtrot, Rumba and Rock Jive. It‘s generally best to have a partner for this class as there are currently no ―spares‖! However, if you want to learn to dance and don‘t have a partner, perhaps Modern Jive is for you. This two-hour class started nearly 2 years ago and is always open to both beginners and improvers. You can come along on your own, in a couple or even as a group – the atmosphere is friendly, relaxed and fun –great music and a wonderfully versatile dance to learn – what could be better! Modern jive is a mixture of several dance rhythms including Jive and Salsa and can be danced to most types of music, which makes it really useful for weddings and parties. It‘s relatively simple to learn – there are approximately 20 beginner moves which can be put together in any order to make a different dance every time, and it takes about 6 weeks to cover them all. At the Jive Club our classes follow the same format: as you come in there is a short time before the first lesson for general dancing (called ―freestyle‖) and then the first lesson takes approximately 20minutes. We encourage people to change partners during the class as it benefits everyone, but especially new beginners, as they get to dance the moves with experienced jivers. Confidence grows much quicker this way (and it‘s less tense than staying with your partner—you tend to laugh more!) This class is followed by another freestyle session (a time to practice) and anyone can ask anyone to dance! We‘ll be on hand to help and dance with you too. The second lesson covers improver moves— aimed at the improvers—but we always offer a revision of the basic moves at the end of the evening. Then it‘s freestyle for the rest of the night! With the current emphasis on everyone getting fit and healthy through dance, this is a great opportunity to do just that – and it‘s right on your doorstep! The Ballroom/Latin class costs £4.25, the Jive is £5.00. You can contact Sandra (Fellow IDTA) on 01953 455500 or visit the websites www.simplydance.net or www.thejiveclubnorfolk.co.uk Come and join us soon and make dancing part of your life!

WAYLAND & DISTRICT MENTAL HEALTH CARERS GROUP A new group will be starting on Wednesday, 23 September for carers of people who have Mental Health problems, be it a family member, a neighbour or a friend. We will be meeting at the Christian Community Centre from 2 - 4pm. The meetings will be friendly, welcoming and confidential, with refreshments. It is hoped Mental Health carers will be able to relax and spend a couple of hours with others who do the same. Further information is available from Helen 884713 or Alan 01603 432457. Look out for the posters in the town.

ROBERT WOLFE AT THE QUEENS HALL

As a 14-year old school boy and budding organist Robert Wolfe visited the Thursford Collection in Norfolk and approached founder George Cushing to ask if he could play the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ. Mr Cushing happily agreed, as he was already aware of Roberts‘s musical talent that gesture was to lead to a relationship between Robert and Thursford that has continued for over 30 years. Little did Robert realise at that time but that brief encounter was to be the start of a long career entertaining the summer visitors at Thursford. Before he took up the full-time post as resident organist, Robert, at the age of 16, became the youngest musician to join the team playing at the famous Tower Ballroom in Blackpool, home of ―Mr. Blackpool‖, the late Reginald Dixon. Incidentally, Robert played for Reg Dixon‘s 80th Birthday party held at Thursford. He remained there, seated at the world famous Wurlitzer in Blackpool until he was 19 returning to the Norfolk Museum occasionally for one-off concert appearances. In 1981 John Cushing offered Robert the role as the solo regular or resident organist, a first for both Thursford and Robert. Having been part of the team for three years of what was essentially the British home of the Wurlitzer, it was a tough decision to make, but the past 29 years have proved it was a wise choice to leave the Premier Northern Seaside resort and head back to Norfolk. During the winter months Norfolk‘s ―King of the Keys‖ travels the UK extensively giving concerts on a Lowrey Electronic Organ supplied by Allens Music of Gt. Yarmouth. On this coming winter tour Robert will be using the brand new top of the range Lowrey Prestige Concert Organ. The first public appearance on this sensational instrument will be at The Queens Hall, Watton on Sunday 4th October at 2.00pm Tickets are available from Adcocks, High Street, Watton, Priced £7.50, Tel 01953 881248

BRECKLAND CATS PROTECTION 01842 810018 We have a lovely story to share about a stray cat found in Euston by a lovely couple who are very knowledgeable about animals. They had found a stray last year which we managed to find a home for. This stray cat had maggots in his coat from a wound and was very thin and could hardly stand. The couple took care of him and took him to the vet where it was discovered that he was micro chipped. The vet tried to trace the address of the cat‘s (Widget top right) owner without success. The couple contacted us and we were able to find an address and rang the owner asking if she had lost her cat to which she said ‗Yes, almost 3 years ago‘. She burst into tears when we said he had turned up. We had to be there for the reunion and Widget so obviously recognised his owner, pictured below with him. It turns out he is 10 years old and goodness knows where he had been for all that time. He has a 14 year old companion at home and they both recognised each other and are getting on well. More good news is that rehoming has been better in July/August and 2 of our golden oldies have found loving homes. Just Tiddles left now if you are interested in a very laid back, friendly girl. We still have lots of kittens available and 8 young adults looking for homes. Bruno is a very handsome lad. He is chocolate brown with amazing tabby markings which don‘t show up in the photo. Bruno loves to sit on your lap and have a fuss but he is also full of energy and loves a game. He can be quite boisterous so is not suitable with young children. Bruno is 1 year old, vaccinated, micro chipped and ready to go.

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WATTON FESTIVAL 2009

WE’VE DONE IT AT LAST!

October 23rd to October 31st, 2009

After much hard work and support from the community, Wayland Radio is live and full time on 107.3fm from Friday 28th August, the first of its type in East Anglia The process began around 5 years ago, during which time 2 broadcast studios have been built, the building has been refurbished and a team of volunteers has been trained and taken part in 5 very successful short term licences. Our recent lottery grant has paid for new transmission equipment and a bespoke aerial. Our signal will be much, much stronger than ever before. We have had so much support during the build up to this momentous time, from local authorities, communities, organisations and individuals and we are looking forward to serving our community in a unique and special way. Our plans for the future include regular features such as Class Act (contributions from local schools), Village Green (reports from the villages and local councils), The Potting Shed (tips on gardening) and Out and About (activities taking place in the area), as well as all of our usual programmes. We need our many listeners to feed us with information about local events which will be included in our ‗What‘s on Diary‘, as well as letting us know about their views and news. There is still room for volunteers! We are particularly looking for people who can help with production, we especially need more women! You don‘t need to have any previous experience as training will be given, call us or just pop in. Don‘t forget to tune in from the 28th!

As I write this report our band of helpers are busy delivering this year‘s Festival programme to each household in Watton and the surrounding district. Please take the trouble to read it as I am sure that there will be an event of interest to you. Elsewhere in the Wayland News there is an informative article on the purchase of tickets. The Tourist Information Centre will be selling tickets in September and October or alternatively you can post or deliver your requirements to Wayland Hall. Tickets are already in demand and I predict that there will be a huge demand for tickets for the evening production of The Good Old Days so an early p u r c h a s e i s recommended. Also, there is a lot of interest in Chris Smith and the String of Pearls Orchestra. This is not really surprising when you consider that this is a rare opportunity to hear the Big Band Sound from a first class professional orchestra. If you don‘t believe me go to www.stringofpearls.co.uk Application forms for Junior Startime are available from Jenny Mann 881054. It would be appreciated if you could register your interest in this event as early as possible to help Jenny deal with the organisation of the Show. It is always a well attended event but much of the activity is crowded round just a few days or even hours before the ―off‖ and there is really no need. It is hoped that participants will already be practicing to maintain the high standard we have had in the last few years. Anyone interested in getting involved in the Art Project may be just in time. Give Judy or Heather a ring on 882613 or 882572. Just a reminder that there is a special discount available for those loyal supporters who wish to attend most or all of the events. For £40 you can buy one ticket for each of the events a considerable saving. For the price of a West End ticket you can see every event! Visit our Website on http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/wattonarts It has detailed information regarding all the events in the Festival and should answer any query you might have. As usual I will sign off with the comment that if you have any queries, suggestions, criticisms, advice, views or whatever about the Festival please contact me on 884044. If I don‘t know the answer I know a man who does!

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NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR WEST NORFOLK TEENAGERS

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TREFOIL GUILD SUCCESS FOR TEENAGE CANCER TRUST The launch of the project to raise funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust in May 2009 has been met with outstanding success so far. We can report that at the launch meeting on 21st May the sum of £72.05 was handed over direct to the TCT. On the same evening our sister Trefoil Guild from Feltwell donated £125. Thanks also to the generous gift from the Watton & District Rotary Club of £100.00, and a superb sum of £100 from 1st Watton Guides (who have been associated with the project from the start), and a ploughman‘s lunch at Ashill arranged by Pam Wilkins (£328.43) and a Coffee morning at Ovington arranged by Pansy Westwood (£184.10). The total sum raised so far is £909.58

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YES AND THERE’S MORE ON TARGET TO REACH £1000 Teenagers in West Norfolk now have the opportunity to enjoy everything the Air Cadet Organization has to offer with the opening of 864 (Marham) Detached Flight. The brand new unit, the first to open in Norfolk and Suffolk Wing in over twenty years, recently opened its doors and admitted six new cadets. The Flight meets every Monday night at the Youth Activities Centre at RAF Marham between 7.15 and 9.30pm. The new Detached Flight Commander, Flt Lt Tony Hall said, ―Starting this unit from scratch is a great opportunity, not only for the Corps but for the young people of Marham as well. With the support of RAF Marham and 864 (Watton) Squadron we look forward to becoming thriving members of the local community." The Detached Flight offers the full remit of air cadet activities and the cadets have wasted no time in getting to grips with the basics of drill, initial expedition training and the history of the ATC. During the summer the DF cadets have been undertaking a first aid course and started their radio training and preparation for the Wing swimming championships. Flt Lt Michael Edney, CO of the Flight‘s parent Squadron at Watton said, ―The unit at RAF Marham is open to anyone between the ages of 13 and 18 and you do not need to live at RAF Marham to join. Anyone interested in joining either as a cadet or staff member should contact me by e-mail on [email protected] or by attending at the Youth Activities Centre, RAF Marham on a Monday evening. Come and join the fun.‖

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The Trefoil Guild has arranged ‗An International Pudding Evening‘ to be held at the Watton Christian Community Centre on Thursday 15th October, commencing at 7.00 p.m. This is to be the final fund raising event for our ‗Changing the World Girlguiding Centenary project‘. Tickets in advance if possible please at £2.50 each, available from Janet Selvey 882453, Irene French 882762 or Maurice Cornelius 885684, or just turn up on the night and pay at the door. You are invited to come to this event and thus pledge your support to the TCT, and help us build a special unit for Teenagers at Addenbrookes. A range of delightful puddings for your taste buds will be available. Tea and coffee will be served. There will also be a raffle. Maurice Cornelius 885684

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Lady President's Day was held recently at Ashill Bowls Club to which President - Jackie Taylor - invited several members of the Norfolk Women's Bowls Association. Pictured (left) from left to right are, Brenda Whitehead (Competition Secretary), Val Gibson (Treasurer), Jackie, Christine Webb (President of the NWBA) and Vice President Ann Read). Right on cue the heavens opened and since our green was awash it was quickly decided that all the invited teams would play on Ashill's indoor green instead. Much hilarity ensued as of course bowling inside is so very different to bowling on grass and the ladies soon had a row of bowls sitting at the side of the rinks having bowled them into the ditches. After a very enjoyable afternoon a splendid buffet was provided by the Ashill Ladies for all the teams followed by speeches from Presidents Jackie and Christine.

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Saturday 12th September 9am 5pm. Ashill, Carbrooke, Ovington, Saham Toney and Watton Parish Churches, Watton and Saham Hills Methodist Churches and Watton Pentecostal Church will be open to welcome cyclists who are taking part in this annual event. Funds raised from the cycle ride are divided half to the Norfolk Churches Trust and half to an individual church of your choice. If you are interested in an enjoyable and productive day cycling the Norfolk Countryside and visiting churches then please contact St Mary‘s Church Parish Office 01953 881252 , Watton Methodist Church Office 07732 972923 or the Pentecostal Church 01953 882424 for further details.

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HAIR TODAY GONE TOMORROW? By Lindsay Keir Wise There is a time in a man's life that he should be looking after his hair. This thought came to me when someone on the TV was going on about the rise in the elderly population and to my surprise it turned out that he was referring to those over 65! Now I am a man whose bus pass is written on parchment and allows me a free ride on any p a s s i n g stagecoach. Nevertheless, while otherwise considered to be on e wi th fe w attributes, I can truthfully say that I have a head of hair that brings admiring glances whenever I look in the mirror. Many of my contemporaries look down on me from a height of five foot nine but whose haircut stops at 5ft 6". Not me. It may be that I am further along the evolutionary chain. I'm not sure in which direction, and it's a pity that Charles Darwin isn't still about so that I could consult him on the matter. But, when it comes to my hair, my only worry is that perhaps I should be worrying more. Tonsorial conservation is an important matter, especially if one has what might be designated an area of outstanding natural beauty, so I took myself off to browse the shelves of our local chemist. The answer, I was sure, lay in the brand of shampoo that I should be using, but I must confess that as a man unused to the ways of the modern world, I was more confused than educated. No doubt the various attributes are clinically proven as they say. Do I need Enhanced Layers? Glowing Velvety Brunette? Anti-frizz? A caffeine shampoo will tone and moisturise my hair and give true confidence, it says. Do I need vital oils and Vitamin B5 or Vit E with Almonds? Shock waves? Gravity defying? I just don't know. On a more sombre note I could have the Damage Rescue Hair-loss Pre-treatment, or the Hair-loss Tonic (£19 .99p – Ouch!) I think I would pass The Hair-loss Serum priced at £29.99p. Serum? I just wouldn't know where to squirt it. Of course there were natural products – the old favourite Tea Tree Oil, Aloe Vera (How are You) Juicy Green Apple, 'Free-me freesia', - and, would ya believe- Strawberries & Cream? But fear not. All is not lost if your head comes through the top of your haircut. There's 'Sun Glow' or 'Subtle Bronze' and even 'No Streaks Bronze' to make you a more interesting person. Preferable, I suppose, to 'Mr Sheen' that seems to be the product of choice. I made for the door passing a batch of Pantene products, which I'd seen advertised on the telly. I had always assumed that these were something you stuck down your trousers, but what do I know? My previous experience with shampoo has been with "You can finish this one off, dear," said with the customary generosity of the dear lady of the house, whose search for the perfect shampoo has been lifelong. Consequently, on my personal shelf in the bathroom cupboard there were up to a dozen bottles containing varying amounts of the precious liquid. The chemical attributes of these were quite unknown to me because the are invariably printed in dark green letters and an even darker green background, and of course, one doesn't wear one's glasses in the shower - I just put my hand out and selected one at random. Obviously this casual approach was not going to bring about the perfection I was after, so I hit on a cunning

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plan to optimise all the clinically proven benefits. I selected the largest bottle and poured the contents of all the others into it. Why didn't I think of this before? I gave the bottle a shake and it fizzed a bit and turned a sort of marbly mauve, but I have been using it with great success for a month or more, and I would recommend it to anyone with similar concerns. I am now convinced that in the Shampoo Business there is a great big vat left over from Adnams Breweries, programmed to dispense the same gunge into various shaped bottles on a production line manned by low-paid workers sticking different labels on each. It's the marketing that matters! PS: I noticed inadvertently today that one of the selected bottles from my cupboard was marked 'Toilet Duck'. Oh dear. It means I shall have to keep my head down!

ROTARY ROUNDUP

The Watton Rotary Club had a stand at the Wayland Show (2nd August), where we demonstrated the ShelterBox system, with its tent and contents were fully displayed. In addition, we were also promoting Water Aid, even to the extent of Rotarian Paul Weatherill dressing up in the Water Aid ―toilet man‖ suit to admirably demonstrate the point. The ShelterBox Trust, inspired by the Rotary Club of Helston Lizard, is a freestanding enterprise, supported by Rotary International and other agencies worldwide. In addition to fundraising for the acquisition and distribution of ShelterBox materials and equipment, another of the Trust‘s strengths has been setting up Response Teams (SRTs) to ensure that the ShelterBoxes go to the right place at the right time. The speed of reaction to a situation of dire need is incredible; it was admirably demonstrated by the recent Typhoon Morakot, which brought havoc to, and displaced 10s of thousands of people in, Taiwan, the Fujian Province of China, and the Philippines‘ Zambales Province. Within hours of the disaster, volunteer SRT personnel from Australia and New Zealand were in the Philippines, 3 members from the UK went to Taiwan, and a Chinese member moved into the affected area, to assess the needs and start the supply chain going from stocks held locally, backed up by stockpiles in this country the USA and Australia. To quote ShelterBox Founder, Tom Henderson: ―This is a textbook ShelterBox operation. We monitored the situation and quickly put teams in place on all three fronts to provide emergency disaster relief as quickly as possible. With each ShelterBox containing a 10-person tent, blankets, water purification and cooking equipment, basic tools, a stove and other essential equipment, we not only provide people with emergency shelter provision but also the tools to help them start rebuilding their lives.‖‘ We are pleased that part of our fundraising activity in recent years has been for the ShelterBox trust; and we have been By Frank Wilder very fortunate in receiving donations for, and passing on St. George‘s, the parish church of donations to, the ShelterBox Trust from local people. If Hardingham, is some 2 miles from anyone would like to make a donation, through us or direct the village in a delightful setting in to the Trust we will be very pleased to assist. Indeed, if any the Norfolk countryside. Approach is donation can be gift-aided, the Government will add more across a large grassy area, beautifully than a quarter as much again. For further information, call kept, which slopes upwards from the road to a knoll on which the church stands. A Paul on 01953 881883. little further on is the old rectory, a fine Georgian building, now a private residence. As Incidentally our ‗count the light bulbs‘ game at the Wayland with many churches the graveyard is retained as a wildlife haven and on a recent visit show raised £50. The winner, with a guess of 630 bulbs my wife and I saw large numbers of small damsel flies of bright, iridescent blue, quite (nearest to the actual count of 629) lives in Mattishall and beautiful even though not yet fully grown. There were also several species of butterfly, was awarded a £10 gift voucher. some of which I have yet to identify. On Friday 2nd October, we are running the 5th ―Jazz at the The church tower is of the 13th century, the rest of the building mainly in the Decorate Queen‘s Hall‖ concert, with, for their 2nd appearance, the and Perpendicular styles of the 14th and 15th centuries. There are two main items of foot-tapping traditional jazz sound of DIXIEMIX. Despite interest in the church, the first being a reminder of a past social custom - a large rising costs, we are keeping the ticket price at £10, including wallboard commemorating the building of a gallery in 1843 providing 143 seats - all to a light buffet supper. Tickets are available from Adcocks be free - compared with the previous arrangement of 200 seats of which only 31 were and proceeds will go to the aforementioned ShelterBox free. The gallery has gone, as has the whole system of pew rents, but the board is an Trust, the Rainbow Project and some of the other charities interesting reminder of the past. we support. Martin Anscombe The second, more poignant items of interest are four wooden crosses rescued from the battlefields of World War I. These simple crosses with name and date marked the spot where soldiers fell and whilst most of them were lost in the mud and devastation of France and Belgium, these were rescued and brought home to be laid up in their local church. Together with the list of others who died, and those who served, they are a constant reminder of the heavy price to be paid for freedom. Amongst other mural monuments is a particularly fine one to a man of Hardingham, Major William Mordaunt Edwards VC of the 74th Highlanders and Royal Bodyguard who, with other family members, lies buried in the churchyard. On 13th September 1882 at Tel el Kebir, Egypt, the 27 year old lieutenant led a party of the Highland Light Infantry to storm a redoubt. He was in advance of his men and charged the battery alone, killing the artillery officer in charge and taking the position. For this deed of gallantry he was awarded the Victoria Cross. Addendum In the July edition I wrote that Charles, 2nd viscount, was known as ‗Turnip‘ Townshend without explaining why. At the age of 56 Townshend left a political career and turned to farming, improving the soil on his estate. He became famous for using Jethro Tull‘s newly invented seed drill for corn and especially turnips, hence his nickname. Turnip cultivation cleaned the soil, sheep ate the turnips and manured the soil making possible a corn crop the following year thus obviating the need for fallow. Cartoon by Lindsay Keir Wise in aid of Quidenham Children’s This practice led to the crop rotation system for which Norfolk became famous.

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At the History of Watton and Wayland Many of you will be familiar with the three issues of Looking Back I did last year and the promise that more would follow. Unfortunately the gods who live in the clock conspired against me and I have, despite my best intentions, failed to bring out Issue 4! The good news however is that I am going to TRY and publish a couple of pages every month in The Wayland News - space permitting. So this should be a (fairly) regular feature in the future.

THE HISTORY OF RAF WATTON September 3rd marks the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of World War 2 and there can hardly be a better time to start looking at the history of RAF Watton. The station was opened on the 4th. January 1939 under the command of Group Captain F.J. Vincent as a station of 2 Group, Bomber Command. It was built as part of the R.A.F. expansion programme of 1935 / 1936 on farmland that was well known locally as good mushroom land and under the right conditions mushrooms are still to be seen in quantity in the area. The first two Squadrons to be based here were Nos. 21 and 34 flying mainly training flights until in August of 1939 No. 34 Squadron was posted to Egypt and replaced by No. 82 Squadron, who with 21 Squadron formed No. 79 Wing, 2 Group Bomber Command. These two Squadrons remained until mid 1942 operating from both Watton and Bodney and flying from grass flying fields. George Jessup, a much respected local historian, wrote the following description of Watton in 1937 for the Wartime Watton Project in the 1980‘s. It gives a good impression of what the town was like is those halcyon days . . . In 1937 Watton, set in the heart of Norfolk, was a small market town with a population of just over 1,400, but great changes were taking place which were to completely alter the life style of the town. With the new R.A.F. Station, the building of which started the previous September now was getting into full swing. Gone forever were the days when everyone knew everyone else and if a stranger was spotted he, or she, was almost certainly a 'holiday maker'. Now it was different, with but a few of the many strangers to be seen in the town in 1937 being holiday makers, mostly they were workers on the "camp". February saw the opening of the new Regal Cinema, the first purpose built cinema for the town. The Regal will no doubt be familiar to everyone stationed here. There can't be many who didn't make the trip to the "flicks" at some time or another. May 12th was the Coronation Day of King George VI, when the children and senior citizens were given a tea in Col. Barnham's sale rooms, but heavy rain during the afternoon and evening caused the postponement of the Sports and Firework display, much to the disappointment of all concerned. This part of the celebrations was re-arranged for June 1st. On Monday 5th July the town had its very own

coronation, when Edna Howe was crowned at Loch Neaton as Carnival Queen for the week by her predecessor, Vera Golding. There were ten (1 per 140 souls !) Public Houses in the town, namely, The Crown, The Bull, The Kings Arms, the New Inn, Railway Tavern, Green Man, Black Horse, Carpenter's Arms, Jolly Farmers and The Dog and Partridge. During the previous decade three others had closed, the Live And Let Live (now Weatherills), the Red lion (now Barclays Bank) and the Chequers (no relation to the Chequers at Griston). During the next few years three of those pubs in particular were to become favourites with the wartime crews of the RAF. Officers, for the most part, frequented the Crown Hotel, while the other ranks of 82 Squadron adopting the Kings Arms in Middle Street, and for 21 Squadron, The New Inn became the drinking venue of choice. Of the ten open in 1937 only the two remain open today (The Kings Arms and The Crown), however, during the last few years two new ones have opened, The Willow House and the Hare And Barrell at West House formerly the home of Mr. Bloomfield the veterinary surgeon. The Chairman of the Parish Council was Gordon Delph, a chemist, and the other members of the council were R.G. Holmes, J.W. Stokes, G.H. Earle, A.T. Edwards, T.W. Milford, F.H. Bird, A.W. Julnes, W. Whalebelly, G.W. Trollope and E.A. Lovewell. The Petty Sessions were held at the Wayland Hall on alternate Fridays with Lord Walsingham as Chairman of the Magistrates and Charles Robinson was the Magistrates' Clerk. The other Magistrates were J.B. Abbey, Lt. Col G.W. Barnham, G. Butcher, Mrs. G.B. Chambers, Mrs R. George, Lt Col T. Hardinge, E.A. Harvey, E.E. Smith and T. Webster. The largest employers of Labour were the three building firms of W. Peeke-Vout & Son, S. Tennant & Sons and Waters & Sons. Corn Merchants, Tyrell & Byfords, were another large employer. Frank Dye was offering "The New Ford Ten Saloon" for £150, R.G. Holmes & Son, the "Austin Ten Cambridge" at £168, While John Ridout could supply the "Flying Standard 12" for £209.The Coronation Year Carnival Programme, packed with all the events of the week and many advertisements in its 78 pages cost just 3d. (just over 1p. in present day currency. ) Being in the heart of Norfolk, it should be no surprise to learn that Watton had two large cattle markets, Hall & Palmer's and Barnham & Son. The former usually had about 200 cattle in their weekly sales and the special monthly sales attracted up to 400 cattle and 300 pigs and a thousand or so poultry. Barnham's had fewer animals, but their

poultry, eggs, butter and vegetables etc. far exceeded Hall & Palmer's with 20,000 to 25,000 eggs being sold each week. The old Steam Fire Engine, which had served the town since 1925, failed to meet the requirements of the Road Traffic Act and after a satisfactory demonstration a new Merryweather's "Hatfield Trailer Pump" was purchased by the Parish Council at a cost of £545. Following this acquisition, premises at the Green Man Inn at Harvey Street (now gone, replaced by Barclays Bank) were used for housing it and all the equipment used by the brigade. Donald Moore was the Captain of the Fire Brigade. The Wayland Agricultural Society held their annual show on the meadows that now comprise, East, South, West and George Trollope Road sites with Sydney George continuing to act as Secretary and Treasurer. Mrs. E. Betts was the proprietress of the Wayland House Country Club situated where the entrance to Nelson Court now is. The two doctors were Dr. J.H. Boag and Dr. G.L. Plumbly. The Cottage Hospital situated on the site of Victoria Court on the Thetford Road had Miss N. Godson as Matron and Mr. A.T. Edwards as secretary. The Police Station was on the corner of the Norwich and Thetford Roads with Sgt. George Brunson in charge. Rev. B.J. Failes was the vicar of St. Mary's Church and the Rev. L. Kemish the Methodist minister. The Railway Station master was Mr. H. Leach, and Mrs E. Utting was the postmistress. Mr R. Woodcock was manager of Barclay's Bank and Mr A.C. Leaker manager of Lloyd's. The Ministry of Labour Office on the Thetford Road had Mr. F. Lockwood as manager.

THE LETTERS OF FREDDIE THRIPP One of the great treasure of the Wartime Watton collection is a series of 20 plus of letters written home by a young airman by the name of Fred Thripp (pictured right) based at Watton in 1939/1940. Freddie was born in London during October 1920. At the age of seven the family moved to Totternhoe, a small village in Bedfordshire, where Freddie attended the local village school, completed his education at Dunstable Grammar School and joined the Royal Air Force in April 1938. After initial training at Cardington he was posted on, to the Electrical & Wireless School at Cranwell for Wireless Training. He joined 82 Squadron at RAF Cranfield in January of 1939 and qualified as a Wireless Operator/Air Gunner (Wop/AG) the next month. 82 Squadron were posted to Watton on the 23rd August 1939 and it was from here that Freddie operated with the Blenheims of No79 Wing, 2 Group Bomber Command. The first letter was written home in March 1939 from Cranwell rather than Watton but I have included it here because it conveys the ―devil may care‖ approach to life demonstrated by the young airmen of the RAF in those days . . . Dear Mum Dad Rene & Harry. Well I suppose you heard on the wireless or saw in the papers, things have been happening here. It is surprising how the chaps take the crashes from other squadrons very lightly, but when 3 chaps vanish out of our midst, it puts a different aspect on things. Though they were in 62B Sqdn, they were all well known in our squadron. I went over the spot today, but did not see anything. The pilot was in one piece

when they found him, but when they moved him he fell in bits. They could not find the observer at first, but afterwards found him up a tree, in a similar plight to the pilot. The W/ OP was also in a bad state and his head is still missing, and to top it all he was going to get married this Easter. The pilot was a very young chap, but was said to be one of their best pilots. It was all still here this morning, but is wearing off now, but it was a queer feeling this morning being the first off after the crash. I shall be on church parade this week, but will have 2 late passes. One for Saturday after dinner hooter, and Sunday from 10.30. I had another aerial break on me again Monday, but I was not the only one, for out of 6 of us that went up in formation, 4 of us had broken aerials. 3 broke going up through an ice cloud and 1 coming back. We were up for 3 hours on that trip. We had a low level attack on Cromer and over the sea, climbing to miss a tramp steamer, and came down through the clouds to find out where we were and nearly hit Wendover war memorial in doing so. We went over Eton Bray and Stanbridge, just missing home, but could see it in the distance. There are bombing exercises tomorrow so more flying. Well goodbye for now, will tell you more when I get home. With Love, Fred I find it interesting that Fred feels happy to write home to his Mum and Dad in quite graphic detail regarding training accidents. It must surely have crossed their minds that Fred was running the very same risk of being killed! The next letter is in fact a hurriedly written post card that was sent the 23rd August 1939: Dear Mum & Dad There is quite a panic on here. We are going away today to WATTON. About 20 miles from Norwich. The reports of the place are not so hot. Will write as soon as we get settled down now. Cheerio, We are off in about 1 hour. With Love Fred ―The reports of the place are not so hot‖ thankfully proved to be misleading. The station was in fact quite good though there was plenty of mud around and about. This was Fred‘s next letter home probably September 1st or 2nd: Dear Mum Dad Rene & Harry. I am very sorry for being so long but we have had hardly 5 minutes to ourselves. I got back OK Tuesday night, but did not unpack, instead I got everything together, and labelled, and helped pack up the squadron. I just managed to get your card off as I was ready to go off. Then when we arrived here, we had to start unpacking, and since then we have been up in the hangars from 6am to 7.30pm, then after a wash and a good feed in canteen, all we are fit for is bed. Every body is tired out fed up and every other complaint. To make matters worse, we have had 10 new machines in and they have had to be fitted out completely, and the sets recalibrated which is no small job. We have gone back to normal routine today, so we can breathe more freely now. We are all waiting for further orders to move again, but we dont know where or when. The whole RAF has moved, all the aircraft markings changed, and our call signs changed as well. So we came here one day with our usually lettering, and took of the next with the new ones. The station here is quite good, when you find it amongst the camouflage, but the surroundings are something terrible. There is one either small town or large village about 1/2 mile away, with perhaps 20 shops and one small cinema. The rest of the "villages" consist of about a dozen houses, sometimes a church, but no pubs, so Uncle Frank would simply die of thirst. We had our first night off last night, and we had a look round and that is what we found. There are not even any decent orchards. You know what the land is like when you went to Yarmouth, nothing but straight roads and gorse. By the way we all have to go out in uniform, and the weather here is simply sweltering, and when we take our clothes off at night time, they nearly stand up on their own

The Wayland News Page 21 with sweat. The army are doing our guards for us, so that is a load off of us. We are about 20 miles from Norwich, 40 from Yarmouth, 30 from Cromer, 30 from Kings Lynn, so you can imagine what it is like. But don‘t come and look for us, because you wont find us, the men have been working from early morning till after dark with paint and nets, and you have to look 2 or 3 times before you find the place. Still we are still keeping "happy", and again it is the outside population that is worrying, but we all think that Hit. will get what he wants without any trouble, even though things look black. We have all the reserves, militia, and fighter escort here, and every other bomber squadron alike so any body who starts things, will soon get it in the neck. I have one of the new machines to look after, and have 16 ammunition pegs so I feel quite safe. Perhaps. Well don't worry too much and I will do my best to write regularly now we have settled down. Cheerio now. With Love. Fred. I find Fred‘s description of Norfolk fascinating - I wonder if he would recognise the place today?! When he writes of new machines, he is talking about the MK IV Blenheim detailed right 21 Squadron had previously had the MK1 A/C. The 16 ammunition pegs he is referring to are storage pegs for the ammunition drums that fitted his machine gun. Each held around 60 - 90 rounds so Fred ―felt‖ quite safe having so much ammunition to hand. Next time we will learn more of Fred‘s war.

THE BRISTOL BLENHEIM MK IV LIGHT BOMBER In 1934, Lord Rothermere, owner of the Daily Mail newspaper, issued a challenge to the British aviation industry to build a high-speed aircraft capable of carrying six passengers and two crew members. At the time, German firms were producing a variety of high-speed designs that were breaking records, and Lord Rothermere wanted to recapture the title of fastest civilian aircraft in Europe. The Bristol Aeroplane Company had been working on a design on its own since July 1933, and further adapted it to meet Lord Rothermere's requirements. On its maiden flight as ―Britain First‖ at Filton in April 1935, it proved to be faster than any fighter in service with the Royal Air Force at the time! The Air Ministry, slightly shaken by this, quickly adopted a modified design as a prototype bomber. A period of quite intense development led to the aircraft that was to become so well know to Fred – The Bristol Blenheim Mk IV light Bomber. Propaganda at the time claimed it to be 300mph bomber but sadly that was not the case. The aircraft could cruise at about 275mph carrying a 1,000lb bomb load and the only real defence was its rather low powered .303‖ rear firing machine gun. The main German fighter opposition of the time, the Messerschmitt Me 109F and G were capable of 300mph plus and were armed with eight machine guns and, often, 20mm canon. A contest between a Blenheim and a German fighter almost invariably meant a kill for the German machine. The picture above shows a line up of 82 Squadron Blenheim on the tarmac at RAF Watton in July 1940. The picture was taken from the top of the watchtower by Sgt. ―Bish‖ Bareham who was Observer on Fred‘s crew.

PILOT OFFICER HUGH DUNFORD-WOOD Another treasure, albeit a most poignant one, is a photo album that was given to the collection in the early 1990‘s and it tells the sad story of P/O Hugh Dunford Wood. Hugh came to Watton in 1939 with 21 Squadron. Just after war was declared in September 1939, Hugh married Peggy who was from Clapham Park, London. After their marriage at the Registry Office which was then at Wayland Hall, Hugh and Peggy set up home in a rented property they called ―The Bungalow‖ at Thompson, which I think may well have been in College Road. One can only imagine the strain that there must have been on poor Peggy as Hugh flew most days on anti-shipping operations with his crew. And how they must have felt as the 21 Squadron‘s losses started to build over the winter months and then into May and April after the invasion of the Low Countries by the German Army. The rapid German advance shocked everyone and slowly the British Expeditionary Force was pushed back to the beaches at Dunkirk. During the evacuation of Dunkirk the Blenheims of both 21 and 81 Squadrons were engaged in daily combat with the Germans over the beaches trying to protect the British forces from aerial attack. On the 8th June Hugh and his crew which included Sgt. Donald MacLagan as Wop/AG prepared for take off from Bodney. As the engines were running, Donald climbed out of the aircraft and walked across to one of the ground crew, Paddy Woods, and shook his hand saying ―Cheerio Paddy, I‘m not coming back‖. MacLagan climbed back into his Blenheim and they took off for Dunkirk and the crew were never seen again. Peggy later remarried and had a son. When she died, her son, whilst clearing her effects came across the album and, knowing nothing of his mother‘s first marriage, was shocked to discover the story. Having no real emotional connection to this period of his mother‘s life, he generously passed the album on to us. It is for Hugh’s Memory and hundreds more like him, that we must remember them. Always. And is why we must not allow the Memorials at RAF Watton to be damaged by stupid, thoughtless individuals who do not deserve the sacrifice made, by these, the bravest of men.

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GREAT HOCKHAM GARDENING CLUB

Certificate of merit for Floral Art (‗Cinderella‘) CLAUDINE GARROD; Edinburgh Hall Cup for best exhibit in Handicraft (Tripod) ED SZCZEPANOWSKI; Wilson Plate for best exhibit in Cookery (Lemon Drizzle cake) JANE DALTON; Best Photography Certificate (Bee close-up) MILES CONTRERAS; Best Under 5 entry, Certificate & medal (Rainbow painting) LINUS DOBBIN; Gilchrist Cup for best exhibit 5 to 8yrs (Roundabout painting) DAISY DOBBIN; Highly commended entry, 5 to 8yrs, Certificate & medal (Garden on a plate) DAISY DOBBIN; Hildrift Cup for best exhibit 9 to 15yrs (Hobby entry of collection of photos) MILES CONTRERAS; Highly commended entry, 9 to 15yrs (wooden model of Tower Bridge) PETER SULLIVAN; Heathley Cup and £10 Garden Voucher for Best Kept Garden Beechwood House, SHONA LEVY; Winners of the Best hanging baskets and planters, Certificate & £10 Garden Voucher 8, Harling Rd, TREVOR CLAXTON & DEBORAH WILLIAMS. Our much coveted, R.H.S. BANKSIAN MEDAL for most points in Show went to PAUL BELL Thanks to all the judges and stewards who have a difficult job to wade through tasting all those fantastic cakes and savouries and the minefield of flowers & vegetables, crafts etc. We have official RHS judges so it is all done very professionally! Thank you to our Chairman, Matt Dobbin, for presenting the prizes and drawing the raffle so beautifully. The committee and members of the Gardening Club worked very hard to make this a success and should be congratulated. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard and helped out in any way, special thanks should go to Ed Szczepanowski, this year‘s Show Manager, who masterminded the event and spent many hours of preparation in the planning stages. It was all very worthwhile. We hope the Show and all the events described below will encourage new people to join our very

FLOWER SHOW AUGUST 2nd 2009 We had a good response, but not overwhelming, to the show this year. The Gardening Club took on the village Flower Show with some trepidation 3 years ago, and in the beginning we had over 500 entries, last year, over 400, this year it was only 250. Making us wonder if there is still the enthusiasm around to hold the event. It is expensive to put a show like this on and takes an awful lot of energy and work to set up. However the judges still said that the quality of the entries this year was superb. The show was a month earlier which made for some glorious garden flowers but fewer vegetables ready in time. Anyway, well done to all those who made the effort to enter and show off their expertise. I heard many complimentary comments about the standard of the show and we hope that all those who came along enjoyed it. Many thanks to those who contributed in any way, with prizes, produce, cakes etc. The lunches and teas were delicious, thanks to those responsible. Thanks to all the stall holders for their hard work and to our auctioneer, Cees de Ruyter, who raised some much needed funds selling all the prize winning produce. Congratulations to all the winners below. Hockham Parva Cup for Gentleman with the most points in Show PAUL BELL; Breckland Cup for Lady with the most points in Show JANE DALTON; Great Hockham Plate for best exhibit in vegetables (tomatoes) ALF BUCKLEDEE; Joe Bray Cup for best display of 5 vegetables ALF BUCKLEDEE; Best Tasting Tomato Certificate JANE DALTON; Best Fruit Certificate PAUL BELL; Breckland Challenge Trophy for best exhibit in Pot plants (orchid) VIVIENNE BLOXAM; Grenfell Certificate of Merit for Best Floral Art (contemporary arrangement) JANE DALTON; Grenfell Novice

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active and enthusiastic club. It is our AGM on WEDNESDAY 9th SEPTEMBER at 7.45pm. Come and see this last year‘s events in pictures and hear first hand what we are all about. SUNDAY 9th AUGUST SUMMER SOCIAL @ Prue and Ed‘s beautiful home and garden. The weather was sunny and about 30 of us had a super time with gorgeous food provided by the members to share. Ed had devised Treasure Hunts for children and adults which were great fun. Many thanks to them for hosting such a lovely social event, just what Sunday afternoons should be for!! WEDNESDAY 12th AUGUST VISIT TO THE OLD RECTORY GARDENS, CASTON. 7pm. This was kindly hosted by Graham Penfold. Their gardener, Peter Howells also helped show 37 of us around the lovely grounds and explained the gardens development. It was a superb, private venue, not open to the public so we were very lucky to see it. The evening began with wine and nibbles provided by our hosts. Many thanks to them and to Annie, our programme secretary for arranging it. They were presented with a bottle of wine and complimentary tickets for our evening with Bob Flowerdew. Remember, our next meeting is our AGM and the first of our indoor meetings and the start of our new Programme of Events. If you would like a copy please ask. DO JOIN!! Our membership fees are only £6 per person per year! For more information give me a call or check out our website www.greathockhamgardeningclub.org.uk Please ring me if you would like a lift to any of our meetings. ADVANCE NOTICE on WEDNESDAY 14th OCTOBER: Bob Flowerdew, ‗No Work Gardening‘. Time 8pm. Edinburgh Hall. £5 members, £8 guests. Book signing. Refreshments included. Tickets from Jane Dalton (Secretary) Tel 01953 498694

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WHISPERS FROM WALMINGTON WHAT CERTAIN LOCAL BANK MANAGER’S NAME IS LINKED WITH A CERTAIN WIDOW LADY X? Oh yes indeed boyo, Captain Mainwaring is getting himself, and his platoon, into all sorts of trouble at The Queens Hall in the Boo & Hiss Theatre Company‘s production of the Dad‘s Army Two classic episodes, Mum‘s Army and The Godiva Affair, see the good Captain Mainwaring, Sgt Wilson, Cpl Jones, Pike, Godfrey, Hodges, Mrs Fox, Mrs Pike, and all your other favourite characters in the usual mayhem that results from the well meaning but often chaotic activities of the Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard. The Company has many new members this year who are taking to the stage for the first time and what a remarkable selection of has been uncovered! Many of the main characters are being played by newcomers to the stage so you are bound to see something the like of which you have never seen before! Together with a special production of The Floral Dance, a one-off sketch broadcast live in December 1970, Dad‘s Army is being performed on Thursday 24th, Friday 25th and Saturday 26th September at the Queens Hall with curtain up at 7.45pm. Tickets are available at £5 from Mullenger & Co, 18 High Street, Watton. Telephone 01953 883474. See you there then? Oh, and don‘t tell them your name Pike!

THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH

From Fr. Michael Johnstone One of the great pleasures of the Summer -even when the sun isn‘t shining – is the greenery all around us: green leaves, green shrubs, green grass. There are even some green flowers euphorbia and some tobacco plants and hydrangeas. Perhaps we don‘t really notice all this greenness: for some people all this si so bland that it is not worth noticing or thinking about. But we miss the freshness of green in the winter, especially on hedges and if has been snowing. In the Catholic Church, where we ‗colour code‘ our feasts and festivals, and high days and holidays (White, yellow or gold, and occasionally red) – and also our days of sorrow and of preparation (purple), we have a long period of ‗ordinariness‘, colour coded Green, all through the summer. Gone are the great High Days and Festivals of the Christian year – Christmas and Easter, with their lights and candles and gold vestments; gone are the times of preparation, with a touch of penitence, in Advent and Lent; and gone is Pentecost too, with the glorious down-pouring of the Holy Spirit, breathing life into the infant Church, Christ‘s eternal presence in the world to carry on His redemptive work for humanity. That last festival, coloured Red for the tongues of flame that seemed to sit on the heads of the Apostles and Mary in the Upper Room, was in May. And since then we have been in Green. And so it will be until the culmination of our annual round of remembrance of God‘s love for us, when we celebrate in glory the final day of the Church‘s Year. No that‘s not 31 December: but the final Sunday of October. For this day, the prelude to our next round of preparation (the four Sundays of Advent), is joyful Feast of Christ the King. Jesus, the King of the Universe, in whom as St Paul tells us ‗all things are reconciled, all things in heaven and on earth‘. King in our hearts now, King in Heaven, and the winding up of the world in the ‗last times‘ the King all that God has created through Him. But in this quiet ‗green‘ time in between, from June to the end of October, we live simply in the ‗ordinariness‘ of God‘s love for us, who are the summit of His creation for we were made in His very image. So it is good that we should have time to contemplate all that He has done for us. From that very act of the creation of each one of us at our conception – though known about in His heart from all eternity; through His gift to us of each new day; remembering daily the life, death and Resurrection of His Son; passing through all the wonders He performed in His life, the miracles and the parables by which He taught us; thanking Him for the joy, simplicity, in aid of obedience and love of His Mother Mary; St Nicholas’ Hospice, looking at and wondering over the mighty faith, courage and love displayed Bury St. Edmunds by so many of His saints through the Riverside Lodge Marquee and ages. We have time to marvel at each of Gardens, Brandon these wonders and many more as we Sat 19th and Sunday 20th September journey through the Summer months. So, yes this is the green, the ordinary from 12 noon time, but it is also the time when we can repeat over and again - ‗Glory be to the Wide selection Cask Ales Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Live Jazz and musical Spirit‘. And Amen to that!

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The Wayland News Page 23 had reported it and it would later be removed. Then we came across a dead Hippo lying next to a river. It was only about half grown so whether it had died from natural causes or after a fight we shall never know. There were no apparent signs of injury. We also reported seeing an Impala partly ―tied up‖ with some wire, although the animal did not appear to be injured. We were also fortunate to get some extra special bird sightings. An immature Bateleur decided not only to stand in the road as we approached but to stay there whilst I took some good photos. A Bateleur is a large raptor, mainly black, with red face and legs and white under the wings. Another fascinating bird we saw for the first time - a Verreaux‘s Eagle-Owl. It‘s a very large bird with distinctive pinkish eyelids. Also had a good view of a Python (snake) twisted around the branch of a dead tree and when we arrived it had partly swallowed a bird. When the bird totally disappeared the snake quickly made its way down the tree and away. South Africa gets more and more interesting, particularly the local culture and the fantastic wildlife which we never tire of. Roll on the next trip !! David is willing to give talks on his South African experiences to groups and organisations – please contact him at 01953 456270

The Visitor Centre will close for the season after the Saturday morning session of Festival Week (31st October). We will, however, be open at our usual times for the Textiles and Christmas Exhibitions of 7th –13th November and 5th –12th December respectively. Next year we expect to be open at Easter and from the end of April through until September, and for exhibitions before and after those times. We really do need more volunteers, so if you can do 3 or six hours one day a week, please contact us. It‗s not onerous, it is interesting, and, as long as you like people, no experience other than common sense is necessary. Martin Anscombe, Administrator (01953 880212)

our attention because one can actually see firsthand the good work undertaken. With the advent of the internet and all modern means of communication, we are also made aware of work carried out overseas to relieve hunger, poverty and those caught up in areas of turmoil. It is worth remembering that a legacy in a Will – no matter how small - is of great value to all these various organisations who work unstintingly for the good of others. If you are thinking of making a Will – and we recommend that you do – or you are considering changing your existing Will, do bear this in mind. A charitable bequest in your Will is a minor consideration now which will have a major positive effect when the time comes. Please do not hesitate to contact me at Greenland Houchen Pomeroy, 40 High Street, Watton, or telephone 01953 882864 for advice on this or any related matter.

By David Jessup – Final Part We decided to go to South Africa earlier this vacation so we could at least have some trips to the Park when wildlife could be viewed easier because of the lack of new grass and leaves. When we first arrived and almost for the first two months everywhere was bare, brown and very dry. There were no leaves on the trees and bushes and there was a distinct lack of water which almost ensured seeing wildlife at waterholes. When the first serious rains came in mid November it was amazing what transformation took place over a period of about 7 days. Everywhere greened up, there were leaves on the trees and the grass was lush green and growing quickly. Wildlife was now much more difficult to spot and as one experienced guide told us ―you must now go twice as far to see the same amount By Adrian Goldring of wildlife‖. Also after the rains more water We are used to receiving unsolicited requests stands around in the bush so animals do not in the post for any number of good causes. always need to head for waterholes. This can rapidly lead to ―information It‘s quite logical that the more times one goes to overload‖ and the feeling that charity begins at Kruger the more you see. You do not necessarily home so we feel justified in disregarding such Various side stalls at Manor Farm, Willow see more animals but you do have the approaches. Corner, Carbrooke on 26 September 12 - 5pm. opportunity to see different things happening. It Matters are not made easier when we are £5 a table. Proceeds for Carbrooke Church. would be good to take up ―residence‖ at a struggling to get through these recessionary Stall holders set up at 11am. Bring your own waterhole or open space for a few hours and just times and believe that we should stick to table if possible, if not ring before 19 wait to see what transpires. However the heat of essentials. It is very easy to conclude that these September to book one on 881784. Tea, the day prevents this as its almost unbearable requests have nothing to do with us. On the coffee, cakes and bacon butties available. sitting in the sun for long periods without the air other hand, many people delight in taking up a Donations for raffle, tombola or bottle stall conditioning of the vehicle. So normally our good cause or (even more impressively) will be welcome. sightings are merely by chance. putting themselves to great personal effort It always nice to see something different and we such as running a marathon. added Honey Badger, African Wild Cat and THE BOX OFFICE FOR THE WEDDING FAYRE For those of us who are less physically Sable to our ―seen‖ list of animals. The Honey WATTON FESTIVAL intrepid, it is still possible to respond in a Badger is a relatively small animal of stocky At Riverside Lodge Marquee 78 High Two years have gone by since we last positive way. Recently I had the good fortune build and short legs and short bushy tail. For its Street, Brandon Sunday 27th Sept undertook the task of being the ―Official Box to join a walk through Thompson Common. size it is a particularly tough and aggressive Office‖ for the biennial Watton Festival. From from 11a.m to 4p.m Entry Free The ranger was highly knowledgeable and animal and is said to be able to hold its own Tuesday 1st September, we will have tickets Car Parking in the grounds pointed out the different features of various against lion and leopard. It is a nocturnal creature on sale for all the events listed in the Festival pingos. We were made so not often seen in daylight. The one regret is Programme. The Programme has been, or is aware of the excellent FINE BOOKS that it was moving fast, although towards us, and being, distributed throughout the area but we work being carried out BOUGHT AND it was difficult to get a clear photo of it. have spare copies in the Visitor Centre. with clearance of parts of SOLD The African Wild Cat is very similar in size to Most of our volunteer staff have been trained the woodland to our own domestic cat. It hunts mainly in the & Applestore Gallery in the art of selling tickets (simple, you may encourage the correct dark, which is when we saw it, but it was think, but not always when differing multiples balance in the natural spotted by a guide on a late afternoon/evening Telephone/Fax 01953 883488 are being requested at the same time!); habitat. Their work is drive. Our spotting is usually very good but I however, they cannot deal with postal requests 55 High Street, Watton reliant upon charitable don‘t think we would have seen this had we or the special discount of £40 for the whole For quality out of print books, Fine Bindings and donations. have been on our own. The Sable is an elegant week. The latter must be requested on the Collectable Editions. New Books including local and A year or two ago I antelope, mostly dark (almost black) but with official booking form on page 26 of the children’s classics. received an invitation to white markings on the face, underside and rear. Festival Programme and submitted with attend a local animal We also had our first good sightings of Visit the Applestore Gallery on the first floor, payment as instructed. Note: the Council charity and observed the Cheetah when we saw mother and 4 cubs twice exhibiting the Paintings of Kevin Robinson and his Office is a ―Poste Restante‖ with respect to dedication of the staff on successive days. This year was also extra complete range of East Anglian prints including Watton postal and special discount orders; these will with abandoned dogs who special for viewing lions and we saw them and Wymondham. be collected by Festival personnel and fulfilled are given individual most days. Our first viewing was probably the directly by them by post. attention and care until best and it was in Nkorho Bush Lodge (private On Saturday mornings in September (10amthey can be re-homed. reserve). The safari vehicle pulled up next to a 1pm on the 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th), members When going out for the pride of 9 lions all resting in an open grassed of Festival Committee will be available in the day to the coast, one is area. They were quite close to a dead tree and Visitor Centre to help with ticket sales and, in All your plumbing reminded of the excellent almost to the top of the tree was a Leopard particular, to discuss festival matters and and heating needs work carried out by the eyes of the lions were continuously answer any questions that anyone may care to services for public safety. focussed on the Leopard. Had it have ventured ask. Do drop in to speak with them. These local causes engage down it certainly would not have survived to live another day. Boiler Servicing, Installations and When in Kruger you must stay on the road and only get out of the General Plumbing All work undertaken. vehicle at recognised rest stops. In CORGI Registered private reserves rules are far more elastic and vehicles can go off road to get better views of wildlife. 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BE ON YOUR GUARD AGAINST THE SCAMMERS Norfolk County Council Trading Standards is reminding people to be vigilant in spotting and reporting scams, as the results of this year's 'Scamnesty' were revealed. To coincide with the Office of Fair Trading's (OFT) 'Scam Awareness Month' in February this year, Norfolk County Council Trading Standards placed scam mail bins in libraries across the county and encouraged residents to fill them with any mail that had come through their door that they thought might be a scam. By the end of February, 322 items of mail were put in the bins, the majority of which were for prize draws. Nationally, 6,000 mailings were collected during Scam Awareness Month. The scam mailings provided crucial intelligence to Trading Standards departments and the OFT, and have helped inform investigations that will prevent others from being scammed.

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However, residents and businesses in Norfolk are being reminded to be alert to the warning signs of scams and how they can protect themselves. Harry Humphrey, Cabinet Member for Fire and Community Protection at Norfolk County Council, said: ―As long as there are dishonest people in the world who can see an opportunity to make a fast buck, there will unfortunately be scams. However, our Trading Standards department is working hard to protect people in Norfolk, by helping to prevent scammers from trading and raising awareness of scams and the techniques that scammers use. Remember - if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.‖ A 66-year-old man from central Norfolk who wishes to remain anonymous lost over £4,000 to five separate bogus lotteries at the beginning of this year. He said: "I would not have lost this money to these people if I had just put these mailings into a Scamnesty box." Some of the most common scam mails received include get-richquick schemes, sweepstakes, prize draws, lotteries and clairvoyants. Mailings are just one method used, with scammers also conning people out of money over the phone, in person and by email. Trading Standards officers are currently warning Norfolk residents about a number of scams that have recently surfaced, including an email scam that implies the receiver will get a tax rebate if they fill in an online form that discloses their personal information. On the Norfolk County Council Trading Standards website it states that: ―HM Revenue and Customs would not inform anyone of a tax rebate by email or invite them to complete an online form to receive a tax rebate. They also advise not to visit the website contained within the email or disclose any personal or payment information.‖ Norfolk County Council Trading Standards has put together a simple checklist to help people protect themselves from getting scammed: * Stop and think * Never send money up front * Never give personal or bank details * Never dial an '09' number unless you know how much you'll be charged * Register with the Mailing and Telephone Preference Services If you think you have been a victim of a scam or you want to report a possible scam, call the Consumer Direct Helpline on 08454 04 05 06. You can also report scams via the Consumer Direct website at www.consumerdirect.gov.uk. Norfolk residents and businesses can receive current known scam threats by signing up to receive free email scam alerts at www.norfolk.gov.uk/scams.

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VILLAGE CORRESPONDENTS The Wayland news is looking for village correspondents to help keep the community in touch with what is going on in your village. If you might be interested in contributing to the content of The Wayland News in this (or any other way), please contact the Editor, Julian Horn, on 01953 881 885 or by email to: [email protected]

A welcome increase in membership of the group has been evident over the past few months and is now in excess of eighty with an average of forty attending monthly meetings. The next outing is on Wednesday 23rd September to visit Rossdales Equine Vetinary and Diagnostic Centre at Exning for a guided tour of their world renowned facilities. Then on to the National Horse Racing Museum at Newmarket. On the return journey tea has been arranged at Elveden Forest Visitors Centre. The all inclusive cost is £18.00 payable before 1st September. Coach leaves the Queens Hall car park at 10am and returning approximately 6.00pm At the July meeting it was announced that Frank Wilder is stepping down from leading the Church Tours Group after seven years. During that time the group have visited 175 churches and cathedrals in Norfolk Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. Frank and his wife Brenda will still remain members of the U3A. A Christmas lunch has been arranged for Friday December 4th at the Richmond Park Golf Club and a speaker has been arranged for the December 17th meeting. The next meeting is on Thursday 24th September when the speaker will be Mike Wabe with ―Life in a Victorian Goal‖ Visitors and new members are welcome. For more information on the National U3A organisation go to www.u3a.org.uk

Norfolk Wildlife Trust To ask a question about the Norfolk’s Wildlife please call the Norfolk Wildlife Information Service. Wildline 01603 598333 9am to 5pm Mon - Fri. E-mail [email protected] Website http://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/naturalconnections Further details and Membership enquiries 01953 498467 Thursday, 10 September 6.30pm - 8pm. A guided walk at East Wretham Reserve. A guided walk with Reserve Field Officer Darrell Stevens. Meet at the reserve car park off the A1075. Cost £2 members and non-members for NWT funds.

ASHILL SENIOR YOUTH CLUB The Senior club reopens new season on Wednesday 9th September until wed 16th December and is open to youngsters at any high school. We meet every Wednesday 7.30pm -9.30pm at Ashill Community Centre. The club offers a safe environment for the young people to meet their friends to join in activities or just sit around for a chat. This season is going to be make or break. Our membership and funds are down so our income has dropped and like every other organisation the outgoings have gone up. Sadly this means we are making a loss on each youth club night. It has been suggested we cut the senior club down to 2 or 3 nights a month to help with the expenses. Personally I think that will just move the club closer to closing down as the members won‘t know when the club is open or closed and will lose interest all together. I believe there is need for a youth club in the village, and the only way we can survive is the following: 1. Put membership fees up. At our AGM on wed 2nd September we are proposing the membership fees goes up a pound to £6 2. Keep fund raising. On sun 30th August we should have held our 2nd village and car boot sale which will have helped to bring in extra funds. On Tuesday 1st December we have our Annual Christmas Bingo 3. Keep applying for grants. We are still waiting to hear if we have succeeded in getting a grant to pay for a youth leader and pay for the hall for a year. 4. Put on more activities to make the club more interesting for youngsters to join. We are also waiting to hear if we have been successful in getting grants for new equipment and funds for outings. We as a committee will do our best to keep the club open but we need the support of the parents at our fund raising events. New memberships are now due. Membership, if agreed at the AGM will be £6 then subs will be £1 for members and Visitors £1.50 each night. Activities planned for the next few months are cinema trip, Ice Skating and bowling. We also have 2 art groups coming to work with the youngsters during the autumn season.

ASHILL JUNIOR YOUTH CLUB Meets twice a month on a Friday and is open to 8 years old until end of year 7 at any high school from 7pm - 9pmat Ashill Community Centre New membership fees are now due. Membership if agreed at the AGM will be £6 then subs will be £1 for members and visitors £1.50 each night. Dates are as follows: Sept 4™ and 18th Oct 2nd and 16th Nov 6th and 20th Dec 4™ and 18th Please note some dates may change as time goes on. For more information on both of clubs or if you can offer any help or ideas on how to improve the clubs for the future please contact Mark on 01760 440577. Wed 2nd September annual general meeting 8pm. Fri 13th November 14's and under Children in Need disco 7pm - 9.30pm Tuesday 1st December Christmas Bingo eyes down 8pm All in the community centre.

SSAFA FH 5 MORE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT SSAFA FH (SOLDIERS, SAILORS AND AIRMEN’S FAMILIES ASSOCIATION) 1. If you were a National Serviceman or were married to one, you are entitled to approach SSAFA FH for assistance. 2. There are over 98 branches, 700 divisions and over 7500 volunteers at home and overseas. There are also 500 In-Service volunteers, from the Services, based on almost every Service establishment. 3. SSAFA FH helps over 50,000 people each year. In Norfolk, there are over 50 case workers and we help 400 – 500 each year. 4. SSAFA FH enable the provision of mobility aids for the frail and disabled. These include high cost items such as electrically powered scoters, wheelchairs and stairlifts. 5. SSAFA FH can arrange holidays for children whose lives have been touched by disability. Also, respite care to help the families for the unwell. If you need assistance, please ring the Norwich number and you will be put in touch with your local case worker on 01 603 40 33 22 The Big Brew Up, SSAFA‘s Annual Fund Raiser is from 3 – 11 October 2009. If you would like to organize an event please contact our Norwich Office. ** Correction: in the last article it was wrongly stated that servicemen/women pay a days pay to SSAFA. In fact they pay a day‘s pay to their respective branch of the Forces/Regiment funds. With apologies for the error.

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

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Two brothers currently serving aboard the same Royal Navy warship in the Arabian Gulf only recently discovered that they have a family link to Admiral Lord Nelson. Lieutenant Commander Chris Nelson, 38, is the Commanding Officer of the mine hunter HMS Atherstone. His brother, Petty Officer Philip Nelson, 31, is a mine warfare specialist on board. The brothers can trace their family tree back to that of Admiral Lord Nelson‘s grandfather, William. In true Nelson tradition, their father, Vaughan was also in the Navy for 10 years. When asked if their father had pushed them to join the Navy, Chris quoted his father‘s words ―If you don‘t even try it, you‘ll regret it!‖ They don‘t regret it, and with 33 years of service between them, they‘re still trying it. The family only learnt of the family connection recently at a funeral, when a relative from Norfolk turned up with a notice board size family tree, showing them what the connection was to the great man himself. Chris has just taken over the ship as its new Captain, whilst Philip is the Operations room supervisor, the nerve centre of the ship, and is just finishing his time in the Gulf, having arrived in September 2008. ―This is the first time in 15 years that we have served in the same ship together‖, said Chris. He went on to joke following a day‘s training exercise in the Gulf, ―First time I‘ve seen Phil at work! I‘m extremely impressed and proud of my little brother.‖ Philip said of his 10 months in the Gulf, ―The marine life out here is fantastic; the divers love it, there are turtles, rays, sharks and dolphins‖. The brothers were educated in the Coventry area, Chris at Bablake School Coventry, while Philip went to George Elliot Secondary in Nuneaton. Chris joined the Royal Navy in 1991 and Philip three years later in 1994. Their sister Sam still lives in the Nuneaton area. ―Our little sister is not to be forgotten‖ said Philip. HMS Atherstone, (right) which has a crew of 45, uses highly sophisticated sonar equipment to find underwater hazards that might be dangerous to shipping. These can then be investigated by the ship‘s divers, or by the Remote-Controlled submersible, launched from the ship. The ship is based in the Gulf to conduct Maritime Security Operations and training exercises. Operating in the high temperatures of the Gulf offers a challenge for the crew, and a chance to learn and show that the ship has the capability to operate effectively in extreme climates. The ship is named after the Atherstone Hunt, North Warwickshire, which by coincidence is only 5 miles away from Nuneaton where the two brothers grew up. Chris lives in Plymouth with his wife Nichola, and 2 children Sophia and Christopher his other son Tomas, lives in Coventry. Philip lives in Gosport with his wife Charlotte, and 2 children Dylan and Alfie. Sunday 6th September 2pm Great Ellingham Recreation Centre Gates open 1.30pm Adults £1.50 Accompanied Children Free The summer holidays are nearly over and we will soon be back at playgroup ready Working Police Dog Display, New for another busy term. We will be welcoming some new children when we open our Buckenham Silver Band, Belly Dancing, Fire doors on Monday, 7 September at 8.45am. Engine, Produce Auction, Bouncy Castle, Pet During the holidays we have been trying to sort out our outside play area which will be Show, Refreshments, Bar, at the back of the building. We hope to be putting down Astroturf and use room dividers BBQ, Art Exhibition, Face Painting, as fencing to keep the children in and then we can have our bikes and cars outside. We Tae Kwon Do, Fun Football will be applying for a grant to help us buy all the equipment needed to do this. Tug of War, Tombola, Lucky Programme We still have place available in September, so if you would like your child to join us, please call in and see us at Watton Youth & Community Centre, Harvey Street Stalls, Observatory open all day during opening hours of 8.45am to 11.45am or phone us on 01953 881778 or on our Car Boot £5 a pitch mobile 07843 277127, or alternatively call Angie on 01953 883233 or Dawn on 01953 881382 for more information. To book ring Pat on 452492

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OPEN DAY WITH THE HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY MOUNTED REGIMENT AT BODNEY CAMP Competing in the Sword, Lance, Revolver display which demonstrates Skill at Arms

Farriers keep the horses in top condition

A Trumpeter from The Musical Ride

A scene from the Musical Ride for which the Household Cavalry is justly famous

On 9 August 2009 the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment (HCMR) held an Open Day at Bodney Camp in Norfolk whilst conducting regimental training. Members of the public were invited to visit the Regiment, walk around the horse lines and watch the displays of horsemanship in the main arena. Visitors had the opportunity to buy carrots to feed the horses, watch the Farriers working in the forge and watch an amusing interpretation of recruit training performed by the current trainees in the Household Cavalry‘s riding school. There were also performances by the Regimental Coach Troop, the Flying Gunners motorcycle display team and Out on a Wing Falconry. The finals of HCMR‘s equitation events were held in main arena, so the crowd were treated to showjumping, a Grand Prix, tent-pegging and a sword, lance, revolver display. The Open Day was a tremendous success with over 6,500 people attending. People were extremely generous, and over £4,000 was raised for charity. The Commanding Officer of HCMR, Lieutenant Colonel Crispin Lockhart MBE said: ―I am very pleased that so many people chose to come along and support the men, women and the horses of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment. We are looked after very well by the local community and it is great to have an opportunity to show them what we can do. I look forward to seeing many of them again at Open Day next year.‖ The Squadron Leader of the Blues and Royals Squadron, Major Tom Archer-Burton said: ―It is a great experience for our soldiers to be able to display their horsemanship in front of such a large and supportive crowd. It should not be forgotten that many of the soldiers performing today will be serving with our operational Regiment in Afghanistan over the coming year.‖ 1 Troop Leader of the Life Guards Squadron, Captain Charles Dale said: ―The horses have loved meeting their adoring fans. I was shocked by the amount of carrot debris in front of each horse‘s stall – we may need to put them on a diet after today.‖

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

Competitor from the Sword, Lance, Revolver display.

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WATTON CHURCHES TOGETHER

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

SERVICE CALENDAR FOR SEPTEMBER 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 6th 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am Holy Communion Sun 13th 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am Holy Communion Wed 16th 7.00pm Battle of Britain Service of Remembrance Sun 20th 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am Holy Communion Sun 27th 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Worship 12noon Holy Baptism 6.30pm Choral Evensong

Worship Calendar: Sept. 2009

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 6th Sun 13th Sun 20th Sun 27th

10.45am 6.30pm 10.45am 6.30pm 10.45am 6.30pm 10.45am 6.30pm

Major J Matthews Rev Brian Eagle Holy Communion Mr John Hylton Mr Alan Warby Mr Dudley Howe Harvest Festival Mr David Jack Harvest Festival Rev B Winner Back to Church Sunday Mrs J Semmons

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 held during the morning services Sun 6th 10.30am Alpha Introduction. Is there more to life than this? Come and sign up for our new Alpha Course starting this Autumn. 6.30pm No Evening Service Sun 13th 10.30am Good News—Luke Chapter 10 6.00pm Civic Service for Watton Mayor, Councillor Margaret Holmes Sun 20th 10.30am Good News– Luke Chapter 10 No Evening Service Sun 27th 10.30am Good News - Luke Chapter 10 4.30pm Coffee, Cake & Conversation Alpha Course Wednesday evenings at 7.00pm on 23rd & 30th September with dinner included Sun 6th Sun 13th Sun 20th Sun 27th

Sunday 6th September 10:20 am Sunday Club Griston (ages 4-11, ‗Manorcourt‘ Day Centre, Manor Rd.) 10:30 am Holy Communion Griston Sunday 13th September 9:00 am Matins Gt. Hockham 9:00 am Holy Communion Merton 10:30 am Harvest Festival & Holy Communion Stow Bedon Sunday 20th September 10:30 am Holy Communion

S.S. Peter & Paul’s Church, Carbrooke Sun 6th 10.30am Holy Communion Sun 13th 10.30am All Age Worship Sun 20th 10.30am Holy Communion Sun 27th 10.30am Methodist Service St John the Evangelist Church, Ovington Thursdays at 8.00am Said Holy Communion Sun 13th 9.00am Holy Communion Sun 20th 6.00pm Harvest Thanksgiving Songs of Praise Sun 27th 9.30am Lay led 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 6th 10.00am Holy Communion 6.00pm Feed the Soul—Celebration Sun 13th 10.00am Service of the Word 6.00pm Feed the Soul Sun 20th 10.00am Holy Communion 6.00pm Feed the Soul Sun 27th 10.00am Service of the Word 6.00pm Feed the Soul Tues 22nd 7.30pm Visit of Evangelist - J John at the Well Christian Centre, Ashill His 30th anniversary tour celebration. Tickets £5.00 each (redeemable at the book stall) can be obtained from Sue Hatherly 01760 447421

£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 27th September 9:00 am Harvest All Age Merton* Service & Breakfast 10:30 am Harvest Festival & Holy Communion Breckles* 6:30 pm Harvest Festival Caston* Sunday 4th October 10:30 am Titular Festival & Holy Communion Caston 3:00 pm Harvest Festival Gt Hockham 6:30 pm Harvest Festival Griston *Preacher: the Venerable Canon John Ashe, our new archdeacon

For all our parishes… ‘The WAY’ Youth Group (ages 11+) Sunday, 6th September, 7-8:00 pm, Rectory Sunday, 20th September, 7-8:00 pm, Rectory 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 6th September 2009

CAR BOOT & CRAFTS Sat 12th September 9.00am St Mary’s Church, Car Park, Watton Contact 01953 882936. Car Boots £4.00 No Need to Book.

SUDOKO JUST FOR FUN!

St. Nicholas’ Church, Ashill 9.30am Holy Communion 9.30am Morning Worship 9.30am Holy Communion 9.30am Harvest Thanksgiving All Age Worship

St. George’s Church, Saham Toney Sun 6th 11.00am Holy Communion Sun 13th 11.00am Morning Worship Sun 20th 11.00am Holy Communion Sun 27th 11.00am Harvest Thanksgiving All Age Worship

PUZZLE CORNER

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.

LAST MONTH’S PUZZLES Here are the answers to both last month’s Crossword and Sudoku puzzles. After the disaster of the missing clue in July, last months puzzle went OK phew! July’s Winner was Eileen Ward of Walnut Grove Watton. Last month’s puzzle produced a good number of entries and the winner, drawn by Mary in Adcocks, was Mrs J Dale of Nelson Court, Watton. Congratulations to both of you.

Across 1 Take back that nectar - it's muddled. (6) 4 Hitchcock's 1960 film (6) 9 No 'see' where the witches collect to cook! (4) 10 You mustn't dig too deeply in one of these! (4,6) 11 The part of a corn ear that helps you see. (6) 12 Salt and pepper improved the flavour. (8) 13 An elevated place to eat. (4,5) 15 Unfortunately for them, their skin makes the best leather. (4) 16 The Taoiseach governs the Emerald one. (4) 17 Canoeists putting an end to it. (9) 21 That chic loves to make small talk (8) 22 Horses often win by one (6) 24 A grown up after a place for toddlers selling plants? (10) 25 Expression of disappointment (4) 26 Wartime coffee in Germany was often this. (6)

27 Could you glue bricks together with this? (6) Down 1 Type of filled pasta. (7) 2 You could never fire a Papal one of course! (5) 3 The goal of Buddhist meditation (7) 5 A green light is a sign for Al (6) 6 The actor Norm is a great fisherman! (9) 7 How the Queen refers to the Queen (7) 8 Much more common in the old days if you had sore throats (13) 14 Hoist Sail - its not fresh air! (9) 16 Doing it yourself is often done here (2-5) 18 Ssssh! (7) 19 Dispose of the artificial foot to go further than the rest. (7) 20 Desire for a drink (6) 23 two of these? One for the python fans. Wink Wink! (5)

THE WAYLAND NEWS The deadline for the October issue will be 12 Noon on the 16th September Page space is allocated strictly on a first come, first served basis. Deadline is the latest date and time that copy will be considered for inclusion. Arrival of copy before deadline does not guarantee inclusion, if you wish to be certain your entry gets to print then please make sure it arrives in plenty of time. If you are submitting on paper you MUST sign and include your contact details with each item. If you do not, the item will NOT be published. You can contact Julian by ringing (01953) 881885. You can write to 32 High Street, Watton IP25 6AE Or you can leave copy in the bin at Adcocks, 32 High Street, Watton.

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THIS TEAM PLAY WITH AN ADVANTAGE!

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

September Sat 5th

Something for Everyone in aid of the children of Kathmandu at the Carbrooke Village Hall See art. Thurs 10th NWT A guided walk at East Wretham Reserve. See ad Wed 9th } Art Exhibition at St Andrews Church Hingham Sat 12th } Wed - Fri: 9am to 5pm Sat: 9am to 5pm See art Sat 12th Craft Market at The Queens Hall See art Sat 12th Coffee Morning at Threxton Church 10 - 12 See art Sat 12th Bradenham Hort. Soc. Annual Show at the village hall East Bradenham See art Sat 19th Saham WI Jumble Sale at Wells CCC See ad. Fri 25th Ashill WI Coffee Morning 10 -12 Noon see art Sun 27th Bear Faced Cheek at Shipdham Airfield See art.

October Tues 6th Prize Bingo at ACC Eyes Down at 7.30pm All Welcome Tues 20th 7.45pm NWT Talk The Return of the Osprey. WCCC. Sat 24th Class of ‗92 Reunion at Wayland Community High School See art for details

November Fri 120th

Inner Wheel Barn Dance at the Queens Hall.

H. BRETT & SON Monumental Masons ~ Craftsmen in Stone Advantage Technologies are pleased to announce their continued sponsorship of the Thetford Independent Junior Football Team. The money is used to buy equipment and a new strip for the budding footballers as well as helping them to attend venues throughout the year. We wish them good luck with the coming season.

STORIES FROM LEGEND

A THANK YOU FROM DAN

In the absence of Pat this month Ruth took the chair and introduced our speaker, Daphne Howlett, with her talk entitled ‗Stories from Legend‘. Daphne has an amazing collection of shells and an abundance of stories associated with them. We all see the usual assortment of shells on our beaches but do we ever consider the type of animal that has inhabited that shell? I know I don‘t. The difference in size of the shells Daphne displayed is also quite amazing – she has collected them from all over the world (with the help of friends and family of course!) A very enjoyable evening‘s entertainment. Earlier in the month several members joined Wymondham Afternoon WI when their speaker told us how he renovated the rooms on Wymondham Station which are now known as ‗The Brief Encounter‘ tea rooms and restaurant. After the talk we popped along to the station for a look. This is a venue with wonderful character – named after the film of the same name it is full of memorabilia. Any day you can get a cup of coffee (or tea) there and watch the trains pass through. In September we will be hosting a Group Meeting in Caston Village Hall when our speaker will be BBC weatherman, Jim Bacon. This is an open meeting and you are welcome to join us. For further information you can ring Barbara on 882595. Our regular meetings are held in Watton Christian Community Centre at 7.30pm on the 2nd Thursday of the month.

I would like to say a very big thank you to the St. John‘s Ambulance, the paramedics, doctors and nurses at the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital for the care and attention I received after I was taken ill at the Wayland Show on 2 August. Thank you all very much for a job well done. Dan Hyde and family

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