The Wayland News February 2016

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in digital & online at www.thebrecklandview.cEE -Issue Number 231 - February 2016

Picture by Mark Bunning Photograp

General Lord Dannatt presentsLegion dHonneur to Sid Barnes

On Monday 11th January at The Hare and Barrel

Hotel and Restaurant, Watton, the presentation byGeneral Lord Dannatt, former Chief of the BritishArmy and Patron of The Royal British Legion,

Norfolk County, of the Legion dHonneur wasmade to Branch member, Mr Sid Barnes.Mr Barnes, who at 89 is the second oldest memberof the Watton and District branch, has been amember of The Royal British Legion ever sincethe end of the Second World War. During thattime he has served many roles in Legion branches,his last being as Standard Bearer for the old Group7 before it closed down. He has also carried theWatton Branch Standard as standby.The award came about when the FrenchGovernment announced that they were intendingto award the Legion dHonneur to all surviving D-Day veterans on the occasion of the 70th

Anniversary of the Normandy landings in 1944.

An application was sent off to the Ministry ofDefence stating that Sid had been a driver with theRoyal Army Service Corps and had driven ashoreat Arromanches a few days after D-Day ferryingsupplies and ammunition into Normandy, then onthrough Belgium and into Germany ending up atthe Battle of the Bulge. Prior to D-Day he hadmoved supplies down to the South Coast in the

build up to the Normandy invasion.Mr Barnes received his medal through the postand, as his letterbox was temporarily out of actionthe postman left the package in the shed! With themedal was a letter from the French Embassystating that if the recipient wished to be formally

presented with the Legion dHonneurarrangements could be made for it to be presented

by the French Ambassador to the United Kingdom

at a ceremony to be held at the Emba

London. However, as Mr Barnes didnt feemaking the journey to London the Watton made arrangements for the local presentatLord Dannatt.The assembly consisted of approximateBranch members and guests, includinBarnes daughter, grandchildren and granddaughter. Also present were Lord andWalsingham, Major Bill Kerr (Norfolk CRBL Chairman) and Mr John Boisson (NCounty Chairman elect) and Rev Gerry (Rector of Watton), who said Grace. Amoguests were members of Sids original bCastle Acre, where he was born.Mr Barnes wore his medal for the first timeon parade for Remembrance Sunday in Wlast November.


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Watton RotaryRoundup

Perhaps a slight disappointment atChristmas was the low number oftakers for our Father Christmas presentsdeliver service on the big day. Decline ininterest in this service has been the trend

over the last few years, so our ProjectsCommittee will be considering verycarefully whether it is worthwhilecontinuing with it in future.On 7th January, our first meeting of thenew year, we had a wear a hat evening

it was for no particular reason other

than a bit of fun. A wide variety ofheadgear appeared, from a parachutistshelmet to pork pie and Bowler hats. Anarray of baseball caps was provided forthe forgetful. See picture above. Looking to the future, Rotary Day iscelebrated worldwide on February 23rd.A few years ago we planted crocuses-in anumber of grassy areas in Watton andnearby villages to raise funds for the

ongoing End Polio Now campaign. Thevariety of crocus is one that normallyflowers in mid to late February and itscolour is similar to the purple dye used tomark the fingers of children when giventhe polio vaccine. Last year it was earlyMarch before the flowers appeared; could

they be early this year? HowevePresident, Paul Chubbock, intends in another Rotary initiative toRotary Day, that is: to walk ovMillennium Dome. Last yearRotarians did so, and this year it isto raise in excess of 20,000 fhumanitarian causes - End Polioand Water & Sanitation. Want to sPaul? Email a pledge

[email protected] for our first Jazz at the Quee

gig of 2016, with DixieMix on FridaMarch, will go on sale at Adcocks frFebruary. The 12 ticket price inclight supper with the ever-brilliasextet. Martin Anscombe

The Visit

A short story by Ken Knowles

They all gathered for a late breakfastat the airport hotel at Heathrow, ratherlater than they had anticipated, forthey had all retired exhausted aftertheir three day journey from Adelaide.

This was to be Steves first visit to theOld Country in thirty years, while hiswife and two sons had never been

before. He had spent the last six months or sothumbing through brochures andtravel guides to sort out a series ofhotels or guest houses, so that he

could show his family the glories ofBritain, such as the Cotswolds, TheYorkshire Dales, the Lake District,Wales and Scotland. But first hewanted to drop in on his sister, whomhe had not seen for so long.I can hardly wait to see her facewhen I get there. We were always soclose, and she was so upset when my

job took me so far away, he said.Ive got her a great big box ofchocolates, and a big bunch offlowers, and a bottle of whisky forArthur, and Im so excited by the

prospect of see ing her.Dont you think it would be a goodidea to phone and let her know werecoming?, asked his wife.Be a bit difficult she hasnt got a

phone. She would never have one,because she always associated phonecalls with bad news. And anyway ifshe knew we were on our way, shed

be in a great panic. Probably spring -clean the house, clean all the

windows, Hoover the lawn, and worryabout the food, and whether wed beall right on the road, and so on. No, asurprise visit is the best way.

So Steve settled the hotel bill, andwent to pick up the hire car, and they

began the journey to Suffolk , to thefirst stop on their itinerary, calling on

his sister on the way.

Steve had bought an AA road atlas,and listed a few salient points, so thathis wife could help him find his way,for though he had a general

knowledge of the area, he knew thatwith all the changes over the yearsthings might be completely different.The first challenge, as he saw it, wasthe infamous M25, though when theyeventually joined it the traffic was

flowing freely. In fact his wife said Ithought the speed limit was 70mphwhereas they were travelling at thatspeed and cars were overtaking themwithout any trouble.But soon there were the red glow ofstop-lights, and in no time the traffichad got slower and slower until soonit was at a standstill. As they sat in thequeue Steve was aware of a big lorrysidling past on the inside lane, whichhad the words Smiths of Aberdeenon the back. Thats over 400 milesaway, he said, though the boys werenot impressed. Back home 400 mileswas local stuff, but they soon began totake an interest when they saw nameslike Manchester and Liver pool, which

they knew from watching football onthe television .Of course eventually the traffic gotunder way again, and they found theirway into Suffolk, with the family all

boggling at the sight of the medievalhouses in villages such as Lavenham,until at last they arrived at theirdestination.

Steve got out of the car and rushed upto the front door and rang the bell, butthere was no answer, so he went roundto the back, being carefully watched

by the lady in the next cottage. Whenshe called out Can I help you?Steve came over and said I waslooking for Jenny Mrs. Aston.Perhaps shes popped out, Ill wait in

the car.Youll have a long wait, was thereply, She won a big prize in theLottery, so she decided to go to seeher brother in Australia.

The Watton SocieProgramme for 20

You do not have to be a memb

come to our meetings, just co

along to any meeting you wis

Wednesdays 7.45 pm at the W

Christian Community Cent

17th February The OriginsDevelopment of English Surnames

16th March A talk about Edith CavGeorgette Vale20th April Hear about the MaDuleep Singh who lived near Thfrom Karen-Emma White of ThAncient House Museum

18th May Three Victorian Genand One More. About three gen

painted by a Norwich artist and thmore is the man who had the forescollect these pictures.15th June A visit to Peter Beales and afternoon tea. Members only.20th July Christine Adams will about her time on the railways.

31st July Lunch out and a visit Museum of Mechanical Music Stowmarket. Members only.

21st September A talk about the WTwinning Associaton, from the beguntil now.19th October Short AGM. Then whear about the Falconer Trust, suppo

Childrens home and Orphanage in Z16th November A nostalgia film Short clips from a variety of filmnewsreels.21st December Music and song Annette Jude and Susie Turner,mulled wine and mince pies. members and 8 for non members.

Cost of coming to a meeting: members 2.50 and 50p for refreshmwished. Members 1.50 and 50refreshments if wished. Subscriptio

per year

More information about the Watton Sor full programme from John Kerremail: johnkerr [email protected] 01953 882613.


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Watton FacingA Population

Explosionin 2016

What Watton Wants (WWW)

ing the Over development of Watton

479 houses are now approved or underction in Watton with a further 711

ly seeking planning approval byand Council or awaiting Appealns.

6 Watton could be facing a populationof over 3000 with 90% of the actual

oposed development sites being withine of the town centre.ospect of such a dramatic increase in

ion only increases Watton's alreadynfrastructure with medical facilities and

being placed under further extremees. The town's antiquated drainageis well known to many residents as

prone to flooding and giving manyproblems. The more houses being built

enfield sites reduces the natural drainage

in the surrounding areas.Watton and surrounding villages' road networkis already a major concern as many vehicles arenow using many unclassified roads to avoid

bottlenecks in the town. Saham Toney isparticularly affected as its lanes provide a

favourite short cut to the A47 at Swaffham.

With all these known problems both AnglianWater and the Councils Highway departmentrefrain from from raising any significantobjections to this unprecedented rise in

planning applications even though residents

have voiced their concerns on these issues inmany letters and at planning meetings.

Surely the planners must objectively look inthe short term at the overall demands being

placed on Watton's infrastructures and not atindividual planning applications?What Watton Wants group was formed in 2015to support local residents in the fight againstthe over development of Watton and hasattracted large community and organizationssupport. WWW has established a verysuccessful website and a much followed

Facebook page in support of its growingactivities and is attracting some mediacoverage The foremost of WWW activities has

been to introduce and to work with WattonTown Council in the preparation andimplementation of our own Local

Neighbourhood Plan. This Governmentsponsored plan would have some impact inallowing residents and local organizations todecide what and where future development

should be allowed in Watton.WWW is actively looking to increase its base

with professional expertise in related fields. Ifyou can assist please contact us via our website.Have your say in making Watton a better placeto live.Full details on Planning Applications can be

found on Breckland Council websitewww.breckland.gov.org Go to PlanningSearch - Search for Planning Applications -Enter Application Reference No. - PressSearch.Letters should be sent to -The Chief PlanningOfficer, Elizabeth House, Warpole Loke,Dereham. NE19 1EE

E Mails to [email protected] Planning Office 01362 65212All correspondence MUST quote the relevantApplication Reference Number.

Letters to Local M.P George Freeman shouldbe addressed to 8. Damgate Street WymonhamNR18 0BQ

For further information or you wish to help

our group go to

www.whatwattonwants.co.uk

ayland MensShed Project

at the Wayland Partnership we arently thinking of what can be done tohe residents and businesses of Wattone surrounding villages.ally, there is a network of Mens Shedshave been set up in order to create a safeiendly environment for local men to

se and skill-share whilst working onunity projects. The U.K. Mens Shedation describes the scheme as awhere men feel at home and pursue

al interests

Wayland Partnership is proposing to startscheme for local men of all ages of

n and the surrounding villages. Initially

heme will meet within Wayland Housemore of a social club, where men can

ike-minded people and make friends,a suitable building is found locally towhole scheme with a workshop. would be interested in attending the

n Mens Shed or if you would likeinformation about it or you are able to

n anyway with its organization pleaset Jez by email [email protected] or phone

883915 so that we can establishrs that are likely to want to be involved.

Bradenham &District

HorticulturalSociety

new year to everyone! Our next open

g will be the first of 2016 and will takeon Thursday February 18th at 7.30pm inllage Hall when Bridget Yates fromnhall will present her talk How DoesGarden Grow? She will be our firstof the year during which we will also

bout falconry, wildlife gardening, and

limate change is affecting gardenersences, when we will host the Spring andn Shows, and when members will enjoyty of social activities to make sure that

ar goes along with a swing. It would beo see you at the meetings so do comeand join us.u require further information, pleaset our Chairman, Marianne Kilmartin, onone number 01362 820744.

"Come andSing" Requiem

by GabrielFaure

Mid Norfolk Singers invite you to join them atSt Peter & St Paul Church, Swaffham onSaturday 12th March to rehearse and singFaures Requiem and Cantique de Jean Racine.This should be a fun day starting withregistration at 10am, rehearsal led by Musical

Director Duncan Barlow from 10.30am andculminating in an informal concert at 7pm.Soloists are Rosamund Walton and AndrewWeeks. Music is available to hire if you dont

have your own copies (1 for both pieces) andthe cost of the day is 10. Tea and coffee will

be available during the day and there will betime to get something to eat in Swaffham.Please register online or download a form tosend at www.midnorfolksingers.org.uk.Alternatively you can call 07930 822979 formore details. Audience tickets for the

performance are 5. This event is part of the70th anniversary celebrations of Mid NorfolkSingers -a choir of approximately 80 memberswho rehearse weekly in Dereham.

Diabetes UK

Our first meeting of the year got us off to agreat start for 2016. 25 members enjoyed atalk about the history of RAFColtishall, by agentleman who is a member of the Spirit ofColtishall Association. The airfield started offas a potato field before it became a fighterstation in February 1939 and it was officiallyopened in June 1940. The first aircraft to flyfrom there were Blenheims from RAF Watton.Paul took us on a journey through time whichincluded the different types of planes and someof the famous people who flew from thereduring the war right through to the closure ofthe airfield in 2006. He was warmly thankedand before he and his wife Liz left, Paul wasable to answer questions from some of ourmembers.Our next meeting will be at 10.15am onMonday February 8th, at the PentecostalChurch, Watton, whom we thank for thegenerous use of their facilities. Our speakerwill be Julie Button and she will be talkingabout Dementia. For details of this or any ofour meetings, please phone Helen - 01953884713 - leave a message and I will get back

to you as soon as I can. Or you can email [email protected]

GenerationConnections:

IT Training for Older People

Generation Connections is an IT project,matching older people with young people formutual benefit. IT training sessions started onTuesday 19th January and run weekly for as longas they are needed with 12 older people signingup to learn more about how to use their tablets,smart phones and computers. Many of the older

people dont have family nearby who can helpthem so an opportunity to get help and advicetailored to their needs is a great benefit.We have four enthusiastic young people whohave offered to give their time to deliver thistraining over the next few months. In return theyoung people can gain new skills and build theirconfidence -great for those looking for jobs orapplying to higher education establishments.If you, or someone you know could benefit fromthis project either as a learner or a tutor please getin touch with Suzanne on 01953 880204 or [email protected]

Mid Norfolk FamilyHistory Society

Attendance cost is 2 for non-members which

includes a hot drink and biscuits.17-Feb 7.30 Trinity Church Hall, TheatreStreet, Dereham NR19 2EP

-Finding Out How

our Ancestors Lived Gill Blanchard16-Mar 7.30 Trinity Church Hall, TheatreStreet, Dereham -Kindertransport Boy & PastSheriff of Norwic Phyllida Scrivens20-Apr 7.30 Trinity Church Hall, TheatreStreet, Dereham Old Courts & Yards of

Norwich Frances & Michael Holmes18-May 7.30 Library, High Street, Dereham

NR19 1DZ Making the most of online censusrecords Peter Christian15-Jun 7.30 Trinity Church Hall, TheatreStreet, Dereham Service Battalions on theSomme Neil Storey

20-Jul 7.30 Library, High Street, DerehamNR19 1DZ FamilySearch Steve Manning17-Aug 7.30 Trinity Church Hall, TheatreStreet, Dereham Dissent & NonconformitySimon Pawley

21-Sep 7.30 Trinity Church Hall, TheatreStreet, Dereham Using Postcards for ourFamily History Sylvia & Michael Porter

19-Oct 7.30 Trinity Church Hall, TheatreStreet, Dereham Snags of ResearchingMilitary Records online Jim Lees16-Nov 7.30 Trinity Church Hall, TheatreStreet, Dereham TBA Link to IWM &WW1 likely Mel Donnelly


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In YourGardenWith Lotta PottsI sat here for some time wondering

how to start my thoughts forFebruary, it being the middle of

January, when I noticed it wassnowing! This should not havecome as any surprise as snow in

January is hardly news. Still, we

have enjoyed a very mild winter (sofar) and I for one had begun to thinkit was going to last, particularly aswe have had daffodils in flower that

should have waited for March and on11th I saw hazels laden with catkins

along the A47. I just hope all thesethings survive. Other parts of thecountry have had flowers out of

season and on the downsidehorrendous floods. So February.

February fill-dike is what my motherused to call it and generally it was

pretty accurate. If it is wet there isn'ta great deal we can do outside. Ifyou have a greenhouse it may have

accumulated algae during the winter,even if you cleaned it in autumn.

That's a blow. Let's be honest, youhave to be seriously keen to clean agreenhouse inside and out in dank

autumn and then again in freezingwet February. I suppose it's worth it

if you have a large, heated effortwith soil borders in it but otherwise

isn't there enough housework? Sorryif that sounds envious mine issmall on paving.

Most things that can be done in dryweather involve preparation of onesort or another. For instance if you

are planning to grow fruit prepare

the planting areas by digging over,removing all roots and giving thesoil a bit of a boost with compost.

All roots should be removed as youmay not know what will come uplater in the year and you definitely

don't want new fruit trees' rootsstrangled by a vigorous weed. Think

ground elder, nettles, bindweed etc.these can all hide until the ground issuddenly covered in spring. You

may be fortunate enough not to havethese invaders in the first place but

they do arrive via the wind and birdsor even on your feet if you walk in

rough grass. Then plant your trees inMarch. I suppose this could apply toornamentals as well if you still have

bare-root specimens heeled in heelin any that arrive in February byfinding a bit of spare ground, dig a

trench that will accommodate thetree or shrub to cover the roots

completely and backfill. The bestplace is probably in the veg section

as most of this will be bare soil. Ifit's frozen the best thing is to put the

trees/shrubs in a large pot and coverthe roots with compost. Waterslightly to keep moist until it'spossible to plant out or heel in.

Obviously if the gound is frozen youcan't dig it for the preparation either

so it might all happen in one fellswoop in March. No damage done

really you just have to keep an eyeon anything in store.

On the subject of fruit, pruning

needs to be done. Standard apples

and pears should be pruned thismonth, although it's not strictly

necessary. The idea is to thin out thetree to admit more light and reducethe quantity of fruit to produce

bigger, better-quality fruit with goodflavour and colour. If you have

young trees they should have thebasic shape already with four or five

strong, evenly shaped branches allaround the top of the trunk. Thesewill be OK for a few years and after

that cut out crossing shoots or ones

that rub against others in windyweather. Then look for the 'three 'd'sof pruning anything: dead, diseased,dying. Remove all these to healthy

wood as well as any shoots pointingback into the middle of the tree.

These principles apply to just aboutany pruning at all come to think of it.

Some clematis need pruning now as

well. These are the ones that start toflower in June and keep going

through early autumn. These shouldbe cut back hard to about two feet

from the ground. The reason? Theyflower on the ends of their shoots soif you leave them the flowers will be

lovely a very long way up with lotsof bare stems. If you aren't sure or

have lost the label just trim back topgrowth to a good pair of buds thennote when they flower to prune next

year. To save doing this year in yearout see if you can identify it once it's

in flower and make a label. The bestway would be to use one of those

aluminium ones. The speciesclematis that have flowers that arebell-shaped, or flared cups or small

saucers don't really need to bepruned at all unless they are reallyout of shape. Wayward stems can

always be tucked back into the plant

or trained on to the support. Don'tprune any that flower early in theyear until they've finished. Tuck in

wayward stems and enjoy theflowers. A word of warning.Although it's evergreen, a

magnificent plant and some havescented flowers be careful with the

armandii varieties. In a place theylike they'll take off and before youknow it they've taken over. I did

speak to a breeder once who said thebest thing was to take a chainsaw to

a mature specimen once the flowerswere over. The clue is in 'mature'

but you get the idea. The other well-known vigorous varieties are theMontanas. These need radical

pruning after flowering once they'vemade a big birds'nest but this willlose flowers for a year or two.

Worth it as if you leave it theMontana will show you the

underside of the birds'nest and havelots of flowers on top, to be enjoyed

by neighbours with first floorwindows.

Keep off the grass! An optimist(maybe me last year) suggests that ifthe grass is dry you can cut it withthe blades of the mower at the

highest level. It does make the placelook tidy, particularly if the edges

are neat. If you have secondthoughts or a new plan that involves

taking some grass out, make a turfstack with it. Remove the unwanted

grass with about 1 of soil, thus

removing all the roots. Use a

but if you're getting realdesigned there are turf-str

machines for hire. Then staturves in a solid heap like awall, grass side down. In a ye

will have a pile of the wonderful loam. I know, this

of the ideas I have tried. Nidea originally but I wish it wa

Have you chitted the spuds?I haven't either due to vproblems I won't bore you

February really is the last chan

it really feels as though springthe way if there are a few trchitting spuds on the windoEgg boxes are ideal for th

some suppliers provide similawhen you buy their seed potato

These have the advantage acells are slightly smaller thaboxes and they don't hav lid

can get in the way. Of coursebuy eggs by the tray rather tha

egg box these are ideal.You can annoy the rest of the

with seedlings as well. It'tempting to get off to an earlwith plants you want to star

seed, specially if you've jusonline or in a shed or shop

seeds are sold. Inevitably yoget too many.Once they are in compost in tray

or propagators they'll be away ishort order. Then you have to

them out into other pots or tratry to stop them leaning towar

light by turning them every daydo it! Hold back for a few weeoccupy any spare time outsi

looking around for what's in that you like the look of and spemoney on a good specimen shr

will enhance the rest of this win

all of next. The other occupantshouse will be grateful for thauntil you can get at least some

going outside and sparewindowsills. A comforting thouthat should the snow continue

swapped for a gale) everygarden is a winter wonderland.

other hand keep weeding.

Welsh CakeRecipe of the mon

This recipe comes to you Fellowship member Marian M

a Welsh lady who has settWatton.

Why not try making thereadiness for St. Davids DMarch 1st?

You will need:

8oz. SR Flour

3 oz butter

2 oz caster sugar

1 oz dried fruit I teaspoon mixed spice

I large egg (beaten)

Sieve flour into large bowbutter into cubes and add toRub in with the fingertips unt

resembles fine breadcrumbssugar, fruit, spice and egg and

a smooth dough. Roll out

thickness of inch cut into rounds. Heat griddle or heavy pan. Cook cakes 2 3 minute

side until golden brown. Spwith caster sugar. Delicious!


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Just as Christmas is beginning to fade

into the past, each year January bringsthe chance for another celebration for

members of Inner Wheel because the10th of this month is recognisedworld wide as Inner Wheel Day. Overthe years the ladies at Watton have

marked this in various ways and thisyear was no exception. Being a

Sunday, what better than gettingtogether for a traditional English

Afternoon Tea? This took place in theChristian Community Centre and was

attended by members and theirhusbands and partners. A delicious

spread had been provided andeveryone enjoyed the opportunity tochat with friends and participate in alighthearted (but quite challenging!)

quiz. President Pauline Baldrywelcomed those present and then lit a

candle in honour of Inner Wheelacross the world (Picture above).

Money raised from this event will bedonated to the Presidents charity for

this year: The Macular Society.

The monthly meeting took the form

of a Business meeting at whichvarious forthcoming events were

planned. This was followed by asocial half hour where membersshared favourite poems, readings andpieces of music.

The usual round of intense InnerWheel activity starts again soon . . .

On February 12th from 7:30 there isa Valentines Barn dance in Queens

Hall with dancing to the fabulousShinanikins do come and join us for

that, its a really fun evening andsupper is included in the 8 cost of

the ticket. For those who likesomething a little less energetic, thefirst Lunchtime Concert of 2016 willtake place on February 24th. The

entertainment this time will beprovided by Threes Company and,

as always, this will be followed by alight lunch. Tickets 5. Tickets for

Inner Wheel events are available fromMullengers and we thank them for

their help.

World Inner Wheel Day celebratedattonening WI

a new year upon us with

to look forward to ang programme of outings

vents. The first meeting saw

ew president, Anita Maslinme an American Dance

led by Jan and Richardy when some of our

ers joined in and much funughter was had by all.

ers, friends and family arey awaiting the visit toch Theatre to see Sunset

vard at the end of January.

next meeting will be onday, 11th February at

m in Watton Christianmunity Centre where Claire

ll will be speaking on

Advice for Later Years.

ers will also donate for thisng's Bring & Buy sale witheds going to W.I. funds all

ed by usual refreshment.

will be holding a Green

Coffee Morning on

ay, 13th February 10am-

on at the Watton Christian

munity Centre to coincidehe Valentine weekend. Well aware of the climate

e which is affecting people,the floods over the

mas period, to the loss ofbees, butterflies and

ng countryside views andes. The WI is part of the

te Coalition, over 100sations concerned aboute and the countryside withmbol being a Green Heart.

Annual Spring Coffeeng will offer its usual

us homemade cakes andinks but will also look at

he future holds for us all. Aary collection will be held

will be sent to an appropriateithin the flooded Cumbriao help its members duringdifficult times. All are

me, hope to see you there.

met at our Presidents

for Craft Club on 18thy and the Lunch Club was

at Waggon & Horses,n on Tuesday 26th January.

Members and visitors ares welcome, just come along

ontact Hazel Gillingham881510 for further details.

atively, come to Coffeeng on the 13th February.

earn toowl foreeam Indoor Bowls are

g a 10 Week free learn tosessions at their green at

eisure Centre, Station Road.Dereham. From 4.30 pm to

m. All equipment supplied.

more info contact Terry or

ne on 01362525042


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Watton Infants School 1959

As I sit here compiling the next Wayland Newfreezing outside! While looking through some o

pictures I have, I came across a group of slides ta1959 and 1960 by the teachers at the Infants SchoolThey brought back so many memories of the playgand reading out on the lawns near the newt pond

came over quite nostalgic for the good old days. every day was filled with sunshine and none of us

care in the world! Working on the assumption th

weather is going to stay bad for the next few dthought you would like to opportunity to remembeApart from anything else, isnt it lovely to see ch

dressed in so many bright, different colours compathe dull looking uniformed masses we see today?


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eportance ofcrochippingts

he new law coming into force6th April which states that allmust be microchipped, It I would advise you that its

important to microchip your

chipping is the most effectiveof identifying a lost pet.

chips dont come off or putrisk of collar-related injuries.

can also assist with ownershipes. Each microchip has a

15 digit number linked to ase holding your contact

allowing you to be quicklyif your cat strays and is

d for a microchip.

microchip is slightly smaller

grain of rice and is insertedthe cats skin between the

er blades with a dedicatedknown as an implanter.

rocedure is very simple andmore painful than an

on. Your cat will not beof the microchips presence

t has been inserted. The costmewhere between 20 and

epending where you go.local authorities and trained

nsured members of animale organisations may offer microchipping.

is no minimum age, but cats from Catsion are microchipped at the same time as

st vaccine when they are 9 weeks old, as

of the charitys Minimum Veterinaryrds. And we will help you register yourt details with the microchip database at the

f adoption. However, your cat can behipped at any time, and it would be a

dea to get your cat microchipped beforehim outside for the first time.

will be sent registration documentsa few weeks of the microchipping

dure. Your cats microchip will be

ed by the person implanting the chipa hand held scanner over your cat to

that the implantation has been

sful. The scanner will display thechips unique number.

However, microchips are not programmed

with global positioning satellite technology, soyou cannot track your cats whereabouts.

If you lose your cat, check with the databasethat provides the aftercare service for you. Ifyour cat is found and taken to a vet, local

authority or animal welfare organisation, it

will be scanned and you will be contacted andadvised of your cats whereabouts.

Remember that should you move house youwill need to update your cats microchip

details with the database. This is essential toensure you can be traced should your cat stray.

And if you are feeding a stray cat in yourgarden, get him scanned - he could have a

microchip and be someones lost cat.For help or advice, or if you need assistancewith neutering, please call us on 01842

810018. Rita Thompson.

Picture Su

ocklands

ommunity Shop

ary is the month that sees that verytic date of Valentines day, and this

being a leap year, it is your turn ladies to

e proposing! To celebrate Valentinesr weekend, the shop are doing a very

l offer in the cafeteria. On the 13th andFebruary, only, you can buy a pot of tea

o together with a piece of cake, each foral sum of 3.50 which if a total saving

urse the shop will also be stocking cardsther items that will be very suitable fortines presents which not treat yourself

ottle of Adnams Prosecco. If you woulda special Valentines card made up,

ring 01953 488567 and ask for Shirleywill be only too pleased to make up a

m made Valentines card, especially forith your own wording and names etc.,

ways we are always on the lookout for

more volunteers, who are the life-blood of theshop. If you have time to spare, during thesecold winter days, please make enquiries at the

shop counter.

A reminder that the Post Office is open all thetime that the shop is open, including Saturday

afternoons and Sunday mornings and our PostOffice does do car tax, which people do not

always realise.

Shop/PO Opening hours, Mon-Fri 7.30am-

6.30pm, Sat 7.30am-5.30pm, Sun 8.30am -1pm

Ovington VillageHall Afternoon Tea

On Sunday 14th February the village hall will

be open for afternoon tea from 3pm until 5pm.In keeping with tradition, a selection ofsandwiches, cakes and pastries will be served

together with tea or coffee for only 4 a head,but places must be booked in advance as

space is limited. Call at the village hall anyMonday morning between 10 and 12 or phone01953 885848 to book your place.


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e Care!

in 2015, Watton Churches

her (WCT) were workinglowing up the Who Cares?

on initiative of 2014, whichlaunched at the Watton

val. Watton Communityvery good to take part in

hrough answering the oneon What hurts the most?,

another way, What is theing in life you find hardest

dle?ime last year, we planned a

m on five Thursday eveningsg up to Easter, which were

ised as open to Everyone.overed the five topics which

the biggest hurts from thegenerated for this area:

y challenges, Family

onship problems, Injustice,ing and Death. Lonelinessa significant feature in

es responses too.

ave been finding ways to

s these, through listening toworking in partnership with

es, both at the Forums andquently. Christians Against

y seeks to help peoplemoney challenges and

er Nunn, who came toat our Forum, is the link

n based at The Wellian Centre, Ashill. Watton

In Need Charityses regularly consider

ls by or on behalf of

individuals living in Watton.Food Bank is making a huge

difference to families andindividuals. It can be accessed at

the Watton Christian CommunityCentre through the usual vouchersystem and our churches

continually supply goods, alongwith individuals, as we want to

support however we can.

In 2014 the Town Carol Serviceorganised by WCT gave the

Collection raised to the DementiaCaf, as our awareness has grown

concerning people experiencingDementia and their Carers needs.

Speaking for St Marys, measureshave been taken to make thechurch more dementia friendly, as

we want to support our familymembers and visitors, followingthe work promoted for the whole

of the town through Jan Godfreyand the Wayland Partnership. The

Collection raised from the TownCarol Service in 2015 went

towards the work of NorthBreckland Youth for Christ(YFC) for their Youth Caf

initiative in Watton, for school

years 6 and above. This waslaunched in October 2015,

supported by volunteers fromWCT, as YFCs policy is to run

their cafes for young people withthe local churches and we are so

glad to encourage them to have asafe place to meet socially once a

month for free.

Links are being made with thoseproviding Bereavement Support

in Norfolk to see how we canserve those suffering loss in our

area and last year we ran aBereavement Visiting course for

those involved in pastoral care.We are now launching a funeralfollow-up programme at St

Marys.

As we take seriously the Family

Relationship problems whichimpact so many areas includinghousing issues and language

challenges, we have a newinitiative starting at The

Blenheim Centre, Tedder Close inWatton. There will be a monthly

Caf Church and a monthly AfterSchool Club called Stop GapPlease see the flier in this paper

and please do come along to anyof our activities and services. Weare working closely with

SureStart Childrens Centre,complementing theirs and other

outreach initiatives in the area,hoping to provide a friendly, safe

place to chat about everyday anddeeper issues if and whenappropriate, find support and

have fun and food!

WCT has other plans, along withour regular shared services and

events, as together we want toreach out in love and

understanding. Who cares?God cares and we care.

May you be blessed. Revd GerryFoster, Vicar St Marys Watton

and Priest-in-charge All SaintsThrexton

GreatHockhamGardeningClub

We welcomed 22 members to ourJanuary meeting. This month two

new members are joining our club:Ros and Tom Thurston from

Carbrooke

Who Dares Prunes: Our talk this

month was by Simon White fromPeter Beales Roses in Attleboroughwho has been employed there for

thirty-five years.

Simon first suggested that the

biggest barrier that most people hadto pruning was fear, but toovercome that fear we were

reassured that you cant kill a roseby pruning. To start with it was

useful to know why we might wantto prune roses at all. The first thing

to consider was what Simon calledthe three Ds. That is the dead,damaged and diseased parts of the

plant. Obviously, for a healthy

plant, those parts need to beremoved. The next thing toconsider was the shape and Simonsuggested pruning to a wine-goblet

shape to create a pleasing effectwhile allowing good air circulation

a vital aid to reducing disease.We were then shown some of themore imaginative ways of training

ramblers and climbers. There wasalso the option, in certain

circumstances, to do nothing

The talk was accompanied excellent slide show, mo

which, apart from inspiring plant roses (Simon had a selection on sale), gave

glimpse of the summer to comThis months competition resuFloral: First: Bill Rogers. Se

Jill De Ruyter. Third:

Cunningham. Fruit / VegeFirst: Sue Thomas. Secondthird: only one entry. Se

Photograph: First:

Szczepanowski. Second: Thomas. Third: Hazel Dunn.Next Meeting Our next mwill be on Wednesday

February. This will be a taRichard White entitled FromFarming to Packaging.

WattonChurchesTogether LeTalks

We are holding weekly during Lent at the WChristian Community Centthe following evenings: 18t

25th February, 3rd, 10th andMarch.The meetings will

from 7.0 pm until 8.30approximately, refreshments, and all

welcome. We hope you wius on this preparation for Ea


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Dance Away at The QueensBallroom, Lan and Sequence Da

8pm to 11pm Admission 4.

No dance in February, our nextMarch 5th, then April 2nd, May

Quick Lookound

RBITERer month has flashed by, or at least it thats

had seemed to me. Perhaps it is an agebut all us oldies say the same. One minutem to be preparing for Christmas, then it isnd almost before we know it is time to makeements for Easter, or our summer holiday, orber up for the long jump in the Olympics,will be with us shortly. Surely it cant bears since the last one !

efore we know it, it may be our task to vote

big issue to stay in or come out of Europe,at is a great problem, the biggest decision we

ver have to make. Fortunately we are notof advice on the subject, for some of thet experts in the land have pointed out that tothe EU would be the height of folly, andr and ruin would follow. So, no problem.ait. Other equally great experts tell us thepposite, that to continue our membershipsee our country sink further and further

he abyss, and our only hope for futurerity lies in our immediate withdrawal.the absence of any un-biased advice, howe, the ordinary voters, be expected to giveable consideration to the referendum

ming that it does actually take place) ? Nothere will be some sort of compromisengs will go on more or less as usual.

ver happens, Mr.Cameron will always bed, for that is the way of the world. No Primeer in the last hundred years has been knownfor his or her achievements, with the

le exception of Winston Churchill, who isremembered for steering us through the

d World War, though his actual politicalhad not always gained approval.

milar clash of experts surrounds theon of whether to build another runway atow, Gatwick or elsewhere. Lord, save usxperts !headlines recently much stress has beenn education, and the fall in standardsng in many youngsters reaching school-g age unable to make simple calculations.maintain that this stems from the changes

fifty or so years back, which included the

onment of the method of learning times-

by rote, and these critics may well befor singing out the figures to a simple tune,h maybe a bit boring, was easy enough,

most us that were subject to this methodof simple sums like 6 times 9, or 7 x 4, isomatic as eating a sandwich. A leading

ng figure has been quoted as saying thatild needs to know their tables as thers are readily available on mobile phoneser such gadgets.

is so, according to her no child shouldo attend school at all once they are able toince all information is there on Google or

k the answer lies behind the word

ge. While the facility to change thingsont work is essential, there is an ever-

t danger that almost every change willnexpected consequences. It has often beenthat when a change has been made to a

ayout, such as a reduction of a speed limit,ed to improve safety, some drivers willecided to divert into side roads in an effort

e a minute or two, so creating a rat runuses unforeseen hazards locally. espite the Second World War we were

ate to have a pretty good education systemhis was followed by a National Healthe, both of which, while nor perfect,d reasonably well. Then came those whoseword was change. After that we have

looked back, change has completelythose services, but not always for the

year at Budget time the Chancellor makes

change to the tax system, which at firstmay seem to be an admirable move tocitizens, but then some unforeseen snags

that cause hardship to various minoritiesurther changes are needed to rectify theon.

Perhaps the wear-worn saying If it aint broke,dont change it could well be adopted as thewatchword for all government ministers.On a more cheerful note, many of us were quite

delighted to see that one of the icons of ourengineering past, the locomotive FlyingScotsman, has been brought back to life, andonce again is to be seen on our railways, thusrecalling memories of the time when thiscountry really led the world in many fields. In the between-war years of our youth, besidesour record breaking railway engines we had the

fastest car in the world in Bluebird, driven by SirMalcolm Campbell, the Queen Mary capturedthe Blue Riband, the recognition of the fastestcross-Atlantic liner, while the Empire flying

boats were the envy of every nation.

Though the Flying Scotsman was just one of manyengines of its class, it has always been the mostfamous, and has carried the flag all over the

world, from Australia to Canada and the UnitedStates, and its revival will be a welcome addition tothe surprisingly large number of steam lines thatstill form a great part of the English touristindustry, and while it has come back in the rathergrim black livery of British Rail, it is hoped that inthe near future it will be restored to the originalcolours of L.N.E.R. green.

One of the facets of modern life that we should beashamed of is the careless attitude of many to thesubject of litter. To those of us who were broughtup to respect our surroundings, to see someone

blithely dropping unwanted wrappings on to thepavement or in to the nearest field is most

distressing, and we welcome the news that thepenalty for doing so is to be increased to 150.But while that intention is laudable, what is the

point if there is no-one to police the matter?There are increased penalties in place for usingtelephones or eating while driving, yet with cutsin our law enforcement departments, these andmany other by-laws are merely pie in the skymeasures drafted by the authorities to give theimpression that all is under control.Of course the main stories of this winter have

been the terrible floods that have devastatedmany parts of the country, and we keep ourfingers crossed that our own county is spared. Itis only natural that those most affected seek to

blame the government for insufficient protectionmeasures having been taken during the bettertimes, and, as in most cases where failures are

suggested or proved, the answer has been thatLessons have been learnt. This phrase has beenused so many times over the last few years thatif true, means that we have probably the mosteducated government in history !Good afternoon.

StreetwiseIn the second of this series, Lesley Cowlinglooks into the reasons behind the names ofHarvey Street and Sharman AvenueThe origins of the name Harvey Street seem togo back to 1700s when , in 1720, Edward andMary Harvey built Harvey House, the large

Georgian dwelling behind the High Street, mostrecently known as Quinton House and which is

currently being converted into apartments.Obviously a man of means, Edward is thought tohave been a wool merchant. His son Robertinherited the property and he lived there until hisdeath in 1826. Robert was married to Charlottewho lived to the ripe old age of 94 and was a

prominent benefactor to the town.Kellys 1902 Directory records that she gave a

public recreation ground of 2 acres for thepurpose of providing somewhere for children toplay: this became known simply as the playpiece and on it the Youth Centre was built. TheCharlotte Harvey Trust a registered charity isstill administered by the Town Council to helpthose in need in the town.Sharman Avenue is named after members of awell-known Watton family business. From theearly 1900s Frank Shaman was a beer retailer

and pork butcher in Watton trading frompremises on the High Street.In the early days butchers had their ownslaughter houses and Frank would go to H.G.Barnhams Wednesday livestock sale to

purchase two pigs which he would then pay a

local lad (my father being one of them) 6d todrive them through the High Street to theslaughtering premises behind the shop in HarveyStreet. Sharmans butchers continued for many

years, some readers may remember whenFranks son Horace had the business and manywill recall Peter (Horaces son) and Adrian(Peters son) keeping alive the family trade.

ShellrockCircle ClubFor Rocklands and the surrounding districtsVenue: The Village Hall. The Street.

Rocklands NR17 1TP ( Contact AllysonBlandford 01953 488103.)We all hope at this Christmastide that the spiritof peace and love will extend to encompass the

whole year. So can we further express ourgratitude to the teachers, parents, helpers, andchildren of Rockland Primary School for givingup valuable "learning time" to memorize thetraditional carols they sang for our club. Ourdisappointment was entirely motivated by ourenjoyment and our wishes that it was a longer

programme. We look forward to continuingwhat has become a pleasurable tradition.Our first meeting of 2016 was surprisingly wellattended even though it was such a cold day.Everyone seemed happy to catch up withfriends. Margaret presented us with a quiz inthe form of a story with certain words omitted.

The missing words were all types of birds.After the initial look of total incomprehension,we all tested our knowledge of birds, some ofus trying to use the names of birds that wouldhave made no sense at all but caused a lot ofhilarity. The winner with the most rightanswers was Eileen Ward of Watton. Theafternoon progressed with the raffle and theteabreak after which we all took turns at thegame of ping-a-pong. The winner with thehighest score was John Darlow of

Attleborough. The task for letter "E" was wonby Ann Thorndike of Attleborough with abunch of eucalyptus.February the 10th will be our next meetingwhen it will be a "bring and buy" sale, so bringalong all those items that are too good to throwaway but are surplus to requirements. You may

pick up a bargain. Usual time 14:00 hrs till16:00 hrs.

NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOMEAND THERE IS NO AGE LIMIT.

Project LinusNorfolk latestnews

In 2015 we received or made 420 quilts andgave out 419 in Norfolk to seriously ill,traumatised or bereaved children between 0and 19 years. These were distributed through

Norfolk Hospitals; Nelsons journey;Community Child srvices; some womesns

refuges and Regional Foster Placement.

This year we are not having an exhibition nora coffee morning but a proactive Open Day.

This will be on Saturday April 16th at WattonChristian Community Centre, 57 High St,Watton IP25 6AB from 9-30 am to 3 pm. Thiswill involve quilts being made up or finished.If you able to help and would like to do so

please book a place by phoning Alexandra on01362 850922 or email

[email protected] as spaces are limited.If you would just like to pop in, have a coffee

and see what we do please visit us betweenthe times above. You will be very welcome.Donations will be gratefully received to helpcover the hire of the halls and go towardsmaterials for the quilts.On average a lap size quilt costs a minimum

of 40, for materials alone, quilters do notcharge for time or skill.

We hope to see you on 16th April. Pleasebook your place as soon as possible if you areable to help with the finishing of quilts.

Women's WorDay of Praye

On Friday 4th March, Come and joincoffee from 10.00am onwards at WMethodist Church, before the Women's World Day of Prayer S

beginning at 10.30am. All are

welcome. Further details from MCator 01953 881252


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Watton Churches TogetherSt. Marys Church, Watton

www.stmaryswatton.orgw us @StMarysWatton If I can be of help to you please

ot hesitate to contact me, on 01953 881439, I shall beavailable at church on Tuesdays

between 10.30am and 12 noon -Gerry Fosterrd & 4th Wednesday at 9.30am Holy Communion 2ndnesday Morning Worship. Tuesdays 7.30am -8.00am,rsdays 5pm -5.30pm Saturdays 9.30am -10am Parish

Prayers. 5pm -6pm Pray & PraiseChurch Office opens Tues, Wed & Thurs 9am-1pm

01953 881252 [email protected]

h 8.00am Holy Communion10.00am Holy Communion

0th

Ash Wednesday

7.30pm Group Service of Holy Communion &Imposition of Ashes

th 8.00am Holy Communion

10.00am Informal Holy Communionst 8.00am Holy Communion

10.00am Holy Communionth 8.00am Holy Communion

10.00am All Age Worship

Watton Methodist Churchwww.wattonmethodist.btck.co.uk

Every Wednesday the Church is open for quietreflection and prayer between 10.15am & 11.30amour quiet place. At 10.30 there is a half-hour Midweekice in the Large Vestry led by the Minister or a Church

Member. Minister Rev E Reddington 01760 720858h 10.45am Rev B Winner

6.30pm Rev E Reddingtonth

10.45am

Miss J Woor

6.30pm Mr & Mrs M Cookst 10.45am Rev E Reddington

6.30pm Local Arrangementth 10.45am Mrs J Roebuck

6.30pm Rev A King

Roman Catholic CommunityEach Sat 5.30pm Mass at Watton Methodist Church

St. Nicholas Church, Ashill

uesdays at 10.00am Holy Communionh 9.30am Lay Led Worshipth 9.30am Family Holy Communionst 9.30am All Age Worshipth 9.30am Holy Communion

St. Georges Church, Saham Toneyh11.00am Lay Led Worship

th

11.00am

Family Holy Communionst 11.00am All Age Worship

th 11.00am Holy Communion

S.S. Peter & Pauls Church, Carbrooke h 10.30am Family Holy Communion

th 10.30am Morning Worshipst 10.30am Holy Communionth 10.30am Lay Led Worship

St John the Evangelist Church, Ovingtonh 9.30am Holy Communionst 10.30am Lay Led Worship

All Saints Church, Thrextonf irst service for 2016 wil l be on Sunday 7th

ebruary at 11a.m. A warm w elcom e to all.

WATTON BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP FEBRUARY

Wed 3rd 2pm Tea and chat at Waon CCC

Mon 16th 12 for 12.30pm Lunch at Griston Waggon & Horses

are welcome to join us for the Snowdrop

Service at South Pickenham Church on

Sunday 7th February at 3pm.

eshments will be served aer the service.

Breckles, Caston, Great Hockham, Griston,

Merton, Stow Bedon, Thompson

Blessed are those who mourn,

for they will be comforted.

Jesus Christ (Matthew 5:4)

Sunday 7thFebruary -First Sunday before Lent10:30 am United Holy Communion, Thompson

Wednesday 10thFebruary -Ash Wednesday7:00 pm Holy Communion with the imposition of ashes,

Caston

Sunday 14thFebruary -First Sunday of Lent9:00 am Matins (BCP), Merton10:30 am United Holy Communion, Breckles

Sunday 21st

February-Second Sunday of Lent9:00 am Matins (BCP), Gt. Hockham

10:30 am United Holy Communion, Caston

Sunday 28thFebruary -Third Sunday of Lent9:00 am Holy Communion (BCP), Merton10:30 am United Holy Communion, Gt. Hockham

Youth Groups (ages 11+)Sunday 7thFebruary, 7:00 pm: The Way (Caston Rectory)

No Connect meeting this month

Sunday 13thMarch, 7:00 pm: The Way (Caston Rectory)

www.wgp.churchEnquiries Revd. Bob Nichols

Tel. (01953) 483222; Email [email protected]

Thought for the Month

Fr Gordon Williams, Our Lady of Pity Catholic Church

How can we live a more faith centred life?

When does the journey of faith begin? For the Christian itis usually baptism. When that person is an adult it isusually the culmination of a spiritual journey. When that

person is a child or an infant it is more a sowing of a seedthat must in time flourish and grow. Some people

question infant baptism, even though it has a longtradition in the early Church to baptise children ofChristian families.

Whether baptised as an adult or as a child, that seed offaith still needs to grow and mature. The practice of living

by faith takes time and effort, it doesnt just happen. Wesay baptism is a gift, a grace, and that is true, but that

does not mean its fruits will just happen.

It is only with time that we come to realise that our livesare a mystery, that we have a divine nature at the center

of our being.

So how are we to develop a deeper sense of what it meansto have a faith that will guide our daily lives? It has been

said that faith is the gradual awakening to the spiritwithin. For some this awakening is dramatic like St Paul

on the road to Damascus, or like St Francis of Assisi, StAugustine and many others. For most of us it is a slow

gradual awakening that often takes years.

To live by faith is to be open to the divine spirit. For

many this does not mean following one of the traditionalChristian Churches. Many today seek spirituality outsideof the Church. Some prefer to call themselves spiritual

rather than religious. This usually indicates a desire forfaith without being part of institutional religions.This generation, made up of all ages tends to seek a

spiritual path outside of clerical hierarchies. Today manyare searching for teachers not preachers.

In times past most were unaware of other traditions, otherfaiths. But now we life alongside many of the great

religions of the world. We cannot help but be touched bythem, and often inspired by them.

For some time now the West has looked to the East not asan alternative path but as a way of renewing their ownfaith life.In my own practice of Zen meditation I personally have

found much to resonate with my own faith, a contemplativedimension that is often lost in our wordy liturgy.

Faith is always more than an assertion of beliefs. We

should never just resolve to stick to our beliefs and neverexplore other truths. There are many truths as thephysicists tells us!

Faith will make us question what we believe and help ussee why they should or should not be held to.

Wayland PartnershipDelighted as HAPPY

Project Gets the Go AheaJust before Christmas we finally heard that we had

successful in our application to the Peoples Health Trufunding to deliver a new two year project aiming to

loneliness and isolation in our Wayland communities.The HAPPY project will build on existing schemes and

new initiatives that help to bring people together to makefriends and ease loneliness. This is particularly targetunder 35s and over 60s but we hope it will have a po

impact across the whole community. We are currecruiting for a Community Outreach Worker to delivproject and once they are in place we will be getting ou

the community to build partnerships and develop idemake a difference to peoples lives.

If you would like to know more about this project, pcontact Suzanne on 01953 880204 or

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ary 2016 The Wayland News Pa

Tha Ovington Crower

Nu yare edishun.)

Hare yew gittin on tergitha, thas tunned cowld leartly so hoop

yew hev got yore winta drors on, cos thet ole wind whollywhip arownd wills mawthas.

I wooz hevin a pint or tew in tha pub larst wik wen boy Colincum in, I hent sin him abowt fer a while so I arsked him how

he wooz gitten along.

Well Sid he say Didnt think Id git hare tonite he sayHed a stroke on Wensday thet meard me sit up. Wood hevhed anutha, but she gi me a rite ding o tha lug he say. Allus

gud fer a larf is Colin, which is morrun I can say fer Horry,cor heese bin in a rite snot since larst week.

Yew no I sed he wooz gooin ter be inna panto, well he gothisself orl tricolearted up larst Sundi an set orf on his ole bike

fer tew goo ter Hingham, ware tha panto wooz tew be held.Wen he got thar tha ole horl woozorl shut up an nowun woozabowt. Waal thas a rummin

he say Wossa gooin on

Then an ole chap cum past an

towld Horry Thas bin movedtew Tuddnam ole partner,

yewll hefta git a move on costhet start in harf nower if yew

wonta see it

Cor blarst say Horry Imspoosed ter be in tha danged

thing Tha ole boy lukked Horry upan down an sed Praps thar newwot tha wooz a dewin , moovin it tew Tuddnam, yew shore

yew wooz in it?

Cor he wooz suffin rore wen he cum rownd tha nex

morning,

Did yew goo ter the panto he say Well yis I say I musta

missed yore bit cos I dint see yew up an steargeThet tuk a good harf day and sevral tots o whisky afore he

carmed down. How cum yew new ware tew goo he sayThas bin on tha nootis bord fer oova a wik I towld him,They hed tew move it ter Tuddnam cos tha horl at Hinghamwooz hevin sum werk dun onnit

No wun towld me he sayI wunda why I sed when he coont hear.

Were got orl tha ole beet dun at larst, go ter hell iffen thet

warnt orl whooly wet tha fer tha larst few loods, an we cudnthelp mearking tha roods a bit sluddy.

Wen eva I see tha ole Parish Cowncil Chair Wummen cummin

up tha rood I nip ahind tha hedge sharpish cos I no sheel hev agoo at me agin.Thar hent a lot gooin on in tha willage at tha moment but wehev got a meetin in tha Horl nex week, ter see how we ken

spend tha lottry munny wos bin given tew tha Chuch. Horryan me hed sum gud idees, but tha ole wicar dint see tha need

fer beer mearkin in tha westry. I shell let yew no how thameetin goo next time.

Anotha of boy Colins darft bits. A trubble shared..isorl arownd tha willage in harf an hour.

Well fare yew well tergitha and dunt fergit.Dew yew kip a troshin. Boy Sid

hats on atMarys Church,

atton

kes on Shrove Tuesday, 9th February, at Sts Church, Watton. Come and enjoy pancakes

wed by tea and coffee at St Marys from 12until 2pm. Donations for St Marys funds.

18th Feb 3-5.00pm Messy Church at Sts Church, Watton. Fun, food and friendship

the family

arys Church Watton 100 Club St Marysh are starting a 100 Club. Tickets are

0 for the year, (i.e. 1.00 per month) with thee to win 50.00 in the monthly draw. Ticketse purchased by mid March for the first draw

7th April. If you are interested pleaseone Cath on 01953 885811 for further

s.

ent Teaching Series atMarys Church, Wattong Lent we shall be following a special

ng series at the 10am Services ononding to Gods Call

Feb Geoff Freeman, Parish Funding Support

r, speaking on Giving financially andently

Feb Giving over hopes, fears, decisionsgly Exodus 14: 10 31; Psalm 71: 1 8;

ns 8: 18 28; Luke 12: 22 -34Feb Giving time to serve willingly TBC

Mar Giving love unconditionally

ering Sunday) Deut 6: 4 15; Psalm 18: 1John 4: 16b 5: 2; Matthew 5: 43 -48

MarGiving life completely Jeremiah 31:4; Psalm 121; Jude 17 25; John 19: 16 -30

MarGiving praise thankfullySunday) Deut 10: 12 22; Psalm 34: 1 ilippians 4: 4 9; Luke 19: 28 48

hipdham &istrict Bookroup

life is a mess her ex has left her withhildren (and a smelly dog) to bring up,

s in very short supply and shes jugglingbs just to stay a float.

her mathematical genius daughtere gets a chance to enter a competitiona huge cash prize to enable her to attend

ndependent school tailor made for

en like her, Jess will stop at nothing tor there.while Ed Nicholls is also going through a

time. Tricked into a spot of insider

g by a dodgy girlfriend, he faces losingftware business he built from scratch as

s the affluent lifestyle that went with it.Jess and Eds worlds collide, a very

aining road trip ensues.book had a mixed reception from theership although nobody actively disliked

me thought it predictable with shallowcters and another described it as clever

.It was felt to be ordinary whilst almostable. Others liked the characters anded it as a light read suitable for a holiday

d, Christmas or when problems are beingenced in life. There were flashes ofsocial comment and chacterisation.

ook for discussion in February is Amyby Tracy Rees.


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oms Kickboxng Academy in Shipdham

u looking to get fit or try somethingr 2016 and meet new people. Whyve martial arts a go. Tomsxing Academy is a fully insured and

hed academy based at Shipdhamon Bullock Park. TKA has been

open for 4 years and is run by headinstructor Tom Oldridge a 2nd Dan beltwith 10 years experience in the industry.All of our instructors are first aid trained

and CRB trained and are 1st Dan black beltand above with years of experience under

there belts to help you with all your martialarts needs.Just want to do fitness? Not a problem. Wealso tailor the exercises and the sessions to

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Watton U3A

peaker for the February meetinge Sammy Fraser from the RSPB

a general talk with emphasis onand Birds.

No 1 Pub Lunch group will beg at the Windmill at Greatngham on Thursday 11ry. Brian Euler's Pub Lunchwill be meeting at The Wagon &at Griston on 23rd February at

Pleasetelephone Brian Hinkins on884902 if you are unable to go, as

Euler will be on holiday.will be a garden visit in Februarythe snowdrops in flower.will be collecting membershipal payments at the Februaryg.

contact our Membershipary, Anita Taylor on 01953

881110 if you would like to become amember of the Watton U3A, or wouldlike further details.For further details on the National U3A,

go to www.u3a.org.uk

Ashill andHolme Hale

Garden Club

Christmas may seem a distant memorynow but this is the first opportunity tothank all those who made the club'sChristmas party so successful. Over 50

members enjoyed the delicious buffetprovided as usual by Vicky Maslen andSusan Luff. Also, following an enjoyabletradition, chairman, David Green, actedas quiz master for two quizzes, one ongardening and the other about Christmas.

The members were split into teams withnames of rose varieties. Handel was thewinner with 49 points followed by BlueMoon with 48 and Albertine on 45. In

addition, the sock game arranged by

Jackie and David Priestley providedmuch amusement. Members had todetermine, by touch only, the everydayobject hidden in each of the 20 socks.Our thanks go to them for all their hardwork especially as they also created andraffled the Christmas hamper along with

other prizes. Finally a big thank you toall the unnamed helpers who madetea, washed up and generally clearedaway. A great team effort as usual.What's on for the next three months:February 25th Tony Goode - 'SpringBulbs'March 24thSimon White (Peter Beale's

Roses) -'Singing the Blues'April 28thIan Roofe -'Summer Baskets'

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