in digital & online at www.thebrecklandview.com Issue Number 205 - October 2013

Tricia Stewart who was played by Dame Helen Mirren in the film The Calendar Girls was special guest at the launch of the Norfolk Gals Calendar at Richmond Park Golf Club at the end of September. Sarah Moulton from Watton, along with friends and family members 'got naked in Norfolk' to help raise support and awareness for Sarah's cycle ride around

Cuba in May 2014 to raise money for Women V Cancer with Action for Charity. Sarah said 'I know that getting your clothes off for charity has been done before but I feel that our calendar is unique in the way we have used all Norfolk girls in all Norfolk settings to get our message across. Eighteen of my close friends and family have got naked in Norfolk in a very lighthearted and relaxed way' All costs for the trip to Cuba are being paid for by Sarah and her photographer husband Dean, who produced the Calendar. Proceeds from the calendar will be going to three cancer charities, Breast Cancer Care, Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust and Ovarian Cancer Action.

Sarah said 'Even though the proceeds from the calendar are going to these particular charities, we believe that we are drawing attention and awareness to Cancer research as a whole. Everyone has been touched by cancer in some way be they a survivor or having lost someone close to them. I lost my granddad to Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and my aunt to spinal cancer. My cousin lost her 6 year old son to Neuroblastoma. Carol, our cover girl is currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer.' Calendars at 10 each are available from Edward's Newsagents, Adcocks and Wayland Garage in Watton and Pedlar's Gold, Market Cross and Just Hair in Swaffham.

Local Gals get Cheeky for Charity

Calendar Cover Girl Carol Purton, who is undergoing treatment for breast cancer now - Picture by Dean Moulton Photography

Christmas Shoe

Box Appeal Watton Methodist Church invites your support again in sending Christmas gifts in gift wrapped shoe boxes to children in third world countries. Last year we sent 180 boxes from the church, the local area and chapels. We look forward to sending all your boxes and some too from our deputy Mayor John Rogers and some of the town councillors. Envelopes and details can be picked up from the Coffee Shop in the Christian

Community Centre on Wednesday mornings between 9.00am and 11.30am and why not enjoy a good cup of coffee there for 60p! Filled and wrapped boxes can be left at the Coffee Shop on October 30th, November 6th & 13th. Samaritans Purse would appreciate a donation with the box of 3 to assist with the cost of the transport. Also, if you can only get hold of boot sized shoe boxes, could you think about cutting them down to shoe box size with scissors and tape to help in their packing into crates and you will find them easier to fill. We appreciate your support and I am sure the children do as well.

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Rocklands Bingo Wednesday 16th October

Doors Open 7pm Eyes down 7.45pm Raffle, Refreshments and Jackpot.

We have just recently returned from another very nice trip to Weeze for the Kirmes Celebrations organised this year by the Weeze Music Club. Joining us on the trip were the Watton Town Mayor and Consort, Lorraine and Paul McCarthy. Although numbers travelling this time were lower than usual we still had a very busy four days starting with a Church Service in which the Music Club sang some really beautiful hymns, the acoustics in the church were wonderful. The days were filled with processions, music, dancing, singing, flag waving, bands playing, a duck race, games, a large bonfire to burn a large guy-like doll, a big fairground and lots of lovely food. In Twinning we all stay with our host families, which many of us have stayed with for several years, during the visit I was very lucky to have been taken on some tours around other towns and also had some time in Holland. I also spent time with other families and

friends that I have got to know over the past twenty six years of twinning. Whilst there, I also met another Lady Mayor from the town of Bergen in Holland who was invited to the celebrations, the Burgermeister of Weeze, Uli Francken is hoping that the town of Weeze will make a twinning link with Bergen. I have been invited to visit Bergen on my next trip to Weeze, something I am really looking forward to doing. There was also another group of people visiting Weeze from New Holland which is near Berlin, they told us the history of how they originally came from Holland to Germany and were involved in draining land that was useless for cultivation etc. hence the name. They also have a castle with an historical link with Castle Hartfeld in Weeze and were visiting to make a proper link with the owner. Although very hectic I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and always look forward to our next one, everyone is so

warm and friendly. Next year it is Weezes turn to visit Watton, two members of the Weeze Tambourcorp Band are looking for a twinning link in Watton, preferably two couples in their fifties, also a link for a young family with two children aged 2 and 4 years old. If you are interested in making a link with these families please contact me by telephone or e.mail below and I will give you more information about them. Our future events include: Carnival (choosing and dressing the Princess and attendants) and our games Gone to the Dogs, Pick A Peg and a Tombola stall. We look forward to seeing you all there. Curry Nite, on Saturday October 19th a three course meal for 5. Fireworks Night on Sunday 3rd November. If you would like to know more about Watton Twinning Association please contact me on 01953 883317 or magsdevine@tiscali.co.uk Margaret Devine (Chair)

Watton Twinning at Weezer Kirmes

Dracula Comes

to Little

Ellingham!

We all know that vampires are creatures of the dark, rarely seen except by their helpless victims. But as the days shorten, and nights draw in, the Transylvanian Count will pay a brief but haunting visit to Little Ellingham, where he will drop in on Old School Hall, which is, by spooky coincidence, just opposite the village graveyard. Count Dracula is coming to Old School Hall at the invitation of members of The Keepers Daughter theatre group, who perform all over East Anglia. .They will no doubt be accompanied by helpless maidens, stake-wielding vampire hunters, and anyone else who can contribute to a performance providing gripping, yet light-hearted, entertainment.

We promise that only the interval ice-creams, not the audience, will end up with teeth marks! One of Draculas reviews states that the performance is ...a highly inventive production that takes this familiar tale and turns it on its head, so we hope that you will gather up your garlic and come and join us for an enjoyable evening. Count Dracula is a busy vampire, and will appear for one night only, on Sunday, 13th October, at 7.30pm. Old School Halls doors open at 6.30pm, when the bar will be open. As well as bar service, tea, coffee and ice-cream will be available during the interval. The theatre company recommends that only children over 12 years of age attend the performance. Seats are not numbered (first come, first served) and tickets, priced at 9.00, may be purchased from Ian MacLachlan tel. 01953 851501, Jean Hanks tel. 01953 851611, or from Alan and Elaine at Rocklands Post Office.

Call for Artists

The Dragonfly Gallery needs

your artwork

Happy Christmas Art Exhibition Mixed Media, 2 & 3 Dimensional November 30th December 14th Artwork of all kinds, gifts and cards will be welcome but art with a seasonal theme wherever possible. For the second year the gallery will be part of the Breckland Art Trail, which last year proved to be very successful bringing increased footfall and sales. The aim of the Art Trail is to provide the public with the opportunity to travel around Breckland to not only view the diverse range of artwork on display, but to explore the district, its history, landmarks and many shops, businesses and establishments. To submit your work or indeed if you require any further information please contact Susan Hollingworth 01953 880205 or email susan@wayland.org.uk.

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Caston School Quiz Night Thursday 7th November 7pm

Teams of up to six adults Refreshments on sale. Cash prize!

To book a table call Alison 07899 040 119

A Quick Look

Round

By Orbiter

Well there goes another summer, and what a good one it turned out to be, after the wet winter and spring had caused so much pessimism earlier on. Most of the harvests seem to be in, so once again it is Festival time, though nowadays the word no longer appertains just to the celebration of the successful gathering of the crops, since it has been adapted to replace such words as show or rally, so that we now have festivals of almost everything from food to beer, cars to trains, and books to art. Where once there were annual events like the film festival at Cannes and the one-off Festival of Britain, we now have music festivals at Glastonbury and at many of our famous country estates, most of them employing the latest buzz word, Fest, and every week each town, village and city seems to have a BookFest, ArtFest, CarFest, BeerFest, or something on those lines. While the fine summer helped producing soft fruits galore, the dearth of birds has seen no improvement, at least in my garden, where my feeders remain almost untouched. Perhaps this has something to do with a shortage of the things that usually attract them, such as worms and beetles, which also seem to be in short supply. Most times a garden fork turning over a piece of flower bed would reveal a wealth of these creatures, but not this year. This cannot only be in my little plot, because I saw an article about a village fete where the big annual attraction was a worm hunt, where the competitors all had a small area to dig in an allotted time, with the chap uncovering the most worms becoming the champion. This year the event had to be abandoned as no worms at all came to the surface.

On the other side of the nature coin it was apparently a good year for grouse, which were reared in great numbers, though of course it had the down side (for them) in that more were shot down ! And while the absence of birds has been rather sad, the butterfly population put on a fine show, with far more appearing than for many a year. On a more personal note, I have just received a new driving license, and, just as on my credit cards, I have been required to sign it, which is quite reasonable I suppose, except that the space in which to sign my name is about a third of an inch deep, while my normal signature needs at least an inch. The accompanying notes tell me that to exceed the limit shown is to break the law, so I have to scrawl illegibly in the narrow space, the result being unrecognisable and thus un-usable when presented as a means of identification. Surely I cant be the only person to have a signature that does not conform to the dimensions shown. In the wide world the same old arguments obtain on the merits or otherwise of the projected High Speed Rail scheme, which our Prime Minister assures us will bring great prosperity to the Midlands, albeit at a cost that will have us in debt for the rest of our lives. He maintains that thousands of jobs will be created, though every project makes the same claim, and, anyway, how can he know what the state of the country will be in twenty years time ? Of course if it all goes to plan it could be a good thing, but perhaps the money might be better spent on getting the present railways into shape. Luckily I am no longer dependent on rail travel, but I do hear the comments of those who are compelled to use our trains, and they have my sympathy. Take, for instance, one of the very simplest of routes that of Norwich to Great Yarmouth. Basically this consists of one short train travelling backwards

and forwards between those two places, yet time and time again we hear on local radio that the train has been cancelled due to its failure or of the signals not working. And they have had two hundred years to get it wrong ! One of the constant worries of the powers that be is the state of education, particularly in Norfolk, where the latest Ofsted reports suggest that things have reached an all-time low. Could this be the result of the constant changes that are made to the methods used in teaching today ? The latest suggestion by the experts is that schooling should be delayed until a child reaches the age of seven years, a complete reversal of the present thinking. While not saying that the ways of fifty years ago were perfect, there did not seem to be the continuous changes that seem to apply today. Even the examinations cause ructions every year when the results are announced, with allegations of wrongly made markings by those in charge. Elsewhere, in the world of football, shock has been registered over the transfer fee amounting, with extras, to nearly 100 million pounds for one player. Such huge amounts, which can only be afforded by the very richest clubs, can surely only hasten the end of the game as we know it, for already each season sees at least one leading club forced into administration. There is also the real threat that one stray kick could injure this star player and put him out of the game for weeks or even longer. But, as in all sides of Show Business, madness seems to reign and enormous amounts of money regularly change hands, mostly wasted in the view of the general public. But here in the real world October heralds the return of the cold weather, though hopefully not too much of that. Perhaps we may even be treated to that Indian Summer the papers have been forecasting for weeks.

Harvest

Festival &

Celebration of

Talents An event at Watton Methodist Church from 13th-15th September showed beyond all doubt that Watton (and District!) has talent lots and lots of it. This year it had been decided that the traditional Harvest Festival would be extended to include a celebration of talents, with crafts and arts on display and a concert to showcase those who are talented in music and poetry. The harvest- decorated church was packed on the Friday evening for a Gala Concert featuring Carey Moore and Lorraine Eldridge on the organ, Peter Cowling and Liz Lodge on piano, Sarah King and Jane Clamp playing flute and saxophone respectively and soloists Alicia Eldridge and Sara Peters. A special musical highlight was provided by young Abra Heritage who played her violin. Eirlene Nettleship

and Heather Parle contributed original poems and the evening closed with Sara, Alicia, Kayleigh, Abra and Lorraine sending a delighted audience on its way with An Irish Blessing Light refreshments were served at the end of the evening. On Saturday the church was open for visitors to view the various crafts on display and marvel at the skill of others. The Hackers Tackers and Stuffers were on hand to demonstrate their patch working and quilting skills and the Wayland Lace Makers also demonstrated their craft. The Deputy Mayor, Councillor John Rogers, attended this event. The weekend concluded on Sunday with Harvest Festival services led, in the morning by Deacon Steve Sowerby and in the evening by Mrs. Elsie Warby. After morning worship members of the congregation enjoyed a delicious harvest lunch prepared and served by Mrs Anne Lawrence and her helpers. And coming up next - on October 12tH - A

sponsored Singathon when a group of enthusiastic singers will share some of the splendid hymns and worship songs in the new Methodist hymn book Singing the Faith. If you think hymns are dull and boring come along on Oct.12th and let the singers prove you wrong! 10-12, come and go as you please, tea, coffee and delicious cakes available. "And there's more!! Book this date; November 23rd for Grand Christmas Market at Watton CCCon the High Street, 9.30am to 1.30pm with lots of exciting stalls and competitions. Delicious refreshments served all day." Pictured: Jane Lond-Caulk (left) and Pat Phillips explain some of the prinicples of the Linus Project to Deputy Mayor Cllr.John Rogers

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Rocklands Bingo Wednesday 16th October

Doors Open 7pm Eyes down 7.45pm Raffle, Refreshments and Jackpot.

Norfolk Wildlife Trust

To ask a question about the Norfolks Wildlife please call the Norfolk Wildlife Information Service. Wildline 01603 598333 9am - 5pm Mon - Fri.

E-mail wild@norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk Website http://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/naturalconnections

Further details and Membership enquiries 01953 498467 Local group E-mail: breckland@norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

A Talk Wildlife on the Wash Tuesday October 15th, 7.30pm-9.30pm. Venue; Watton Christian Community Centre, 57 High Street Watton. A presentation by Geoff Lee. Followed by refreshments and raffle. Cost : Members 2.00. Non members 3.00

Saham WI

Jumble Sale Saturday 5th October 9.30am to 11am

Wells Cole Community Centre, Bell Lane, Saham Toney

Clothes, Bric-a-Brac, Toys, Books, Tea, Coffee Entrance 30p

Jumble can be collected by telephoning 01953 884880 Proceeds to Saham WI

WAYLAND CMA October 12th - Billy Bubba King

Tel 01953 889 890 for details The Best In Country Music 8 til late

Bradenham &

District Horticultural

Society

On Saturday, 7th September we held our annual Autumn Show. We were fortunate with the weather this year, it being bright and dry with a fair breeze. Since the weather overall this year has been challenging for gardeners everywhere we were pleased with the skill showed by our entrants to bring such a quantity and quality of exhibits. Our thanks go to our judges, Sandra and Fred Howard on flowers, fruit and vegetables and Gina Scleater who joined us this year to judge the domestic classes as Margaret Lancaster is sadly unwell. I am very pleased to announce the winners of the silverware for the 2013 Autumn Show: The Autumn Shield for the highest number of points in Show Ralph Kinsley The Chairmans Cup for the lady (not the Shield winner) with the highest number of points in Show Belinda Ashman The Gentlemens Cup for the gentleman (not the Shield winner) with the highest number of points in Show Michael Simmons Sid Lancaster Cup for the winner of Class 43: Banana Cake Ralph Kinsley Sid Lancaster Plate for the winner of Class 26: 3 Gladioli Ralph Kinsley W.I. Horticultural Cup for the best arrangement of Autumn Flowers Helen Parnell-Cook Michael Simmons Cup for the best vegetable in Show Angela Exall Woolnough Trophy for the best vase of flowers in nominated classes Ralph Kinsley Congratulations to the winners and well done to all the entrants who put in so much effort. I have to add that this year for the first time we had a non-member entrant and he won his class. I hope we can encourage people to come to our meetings, the next open one being Thursday 21st November when our speaker will be Jess from the Air Ambulance service (so its not all muck and magic!). All will be welcome at the Bradenham Village Hall for 7.30pm. Marianne Kilmartin, Chairman 01362 820744

The Annual General Meeting was held on Thursday 22nd August. In his opening address Chairman, David Green, congratulated those members who had gained success with their entries at the Wayland Show this month. This included Sue Saini who achieved Best in Show. David reported on another successful year with membership increased to 70+. The Treasurer, Audrey Connor, confirmed that the Club finances were in a healthy state, although it must be borne in mind that speakers were now quite expensive. Sue Saini and Sylvia Evans retired from the Committee. Jackie Priestley was elected as Holme Hale and Necton representative and Kate Lawrenson as Press Officer. Vicky Maslen will continue to oversee catering assisted by several volunteers on a rota basis. David Green was re-elected as Chairman unopposed. The Chairman's Cup competition at

next year's Flower Show will be a container of plants/flowers (maximum size 18"x18"x18"). They do not need to be home grown. There were a record number of entries for the Vegetable Show. Eileen Page and Audrey Connor judged the winners as follows:- Class 1 Plate of 5 Vegetables Sue Saini; Class 2 Plate of 5 Fruit Debbie Morton; Class 3 Plate of 3 Potatoes (same size) Rosemary Beckett; Class 4 Plate of 3 Courgettes Wendy Churchill. Class 5 Plate of 5 Tomatoes Jenny Kemp; Class 6 1 Lettuce Hazel Chapman, Class 7 Plate of 3 Onions Sue Saini. Class 8 Funny shaped Vegetable or Fruit A A Bunting.

BEST IN SHOW DEBBIE MORTON

Thursday 24 October - Professor Walter Blaney talk on "Garden Inspirations"

Ashill & Holme Hale Garden Club

Gt. Cressingham

Horticultural Show There were more entrants but fewer entries for the Community Association Horticultural show this year, with the number of entries for the vegetable classes being especially disappointing. However the cookery, cut flowers, craft, wine and photographic classes were well supported and the standard was still high. The trophies were presented by Mrs Sally North, who runs the Victorian School, in the village, and the afternoon concluded with a lively auction conducted by Mr Peter Heath. The winners were: Community Association Cup for overall points in show, Mrs Margaret Saker. Runner up Mrs Emily Rutterford. Vegetable Cup Mr C Leeder. Floral Art Mrs M Saker. Ayles Cup For Cut flowers Mrs Pat Archer. Nellie Lovick Memorial Cup for Roses Helen Gould, Wine Cup Stuart Earl. Best Wine in Show Stuart Earl. Craft Cup J Leeder and Maxine Robinson, Junior Craft Cup Kiera Robinson. Cookery Cup Mrs Ann Jarvis. Prince of Wales Cup for Best Child's Exhibit Kiera Robinson. Photography Cup Helen Gould. Proceeds were for the Village Hall Fund.

The September meeting unfortunately had only a small audience to hear a splendid talk by Trevor Illsley on 'Perennials in Colour and Cultivation' which ranged from Gertrude Jekyll's designs of gardens, right up to the

island beds of Alan Bloom. The next meeting is a talk on 'Lilies' by John Bridge on Wednesday 2nd October in the village hall at 7.45pm. For further details, contact Ed on 01953 885848 or Carol on 01760 440719

Ovington Gardening Club

At our September meeting we were very lucky to have as our speaker Dr Jeremy Turner, Consultant Physician from the Elsie Bertram Diabetes Centre, NNUH. He is also an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the Norwich Medical School. Dr Turner spoke with an equal amount of seriousness and humour about many things including the fact that 100,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with Diabetes every year, the relationship between Obesity and Diabetes and how in some cases Bariatric surgery may be the answer, the different types of medication now available for people with Diabetes and how information is vital in the research for the future treatments of Diabetes. He answered an

assortment of questions from members, John was sensible (!) and Rod was quiet, always a first! He was warmly welcomed and we were very grateful to him for giving up some of his valuable consulting time to come and see us. Our speaker at the next meeting will be Julian Horn, who will be talking about Bodney Camp. The meeting is at 10.15am on Monday 14th October at the Pentecostal Church, Watton and we thank them for the generous use of their facilities. For details of this meeting or the group itself, please phone Helen - 01953 884713 - leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

Diabetes UK

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CAT ADOPTION CENTRE

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Rehoming Cats and Providing Advice & Help With Neutering

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Telephone . . .

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Who Invented

That?

By Ken Knowles We are surrounded by things that are so familiar that we take them for granted, yet everything we see or use has been the subject of someones ability to see into his future. For instance an everyday article for which we never spare a thought is the humble pencil. Yes, we understand that a piece of graphite can leave a mark on a sheet of paper, but who first thought of enclosing a long column of it within an outer shell of wood, and how did he work out how to bore a suitable hole all the way through making a tight and lasting fit ? He then had to devise a method of sharpening it each time it wore down. Simple? I dont think so. Another aid to writing that we took for granted until fairly recently is the type-writer. What a piece of forward thinking that was, back at the beginning of the 1800s, yes, even before the railway engine. I imagine that with so many folks taking up hand-writing, so many ill-formed letters made them so difficult to read that inventors began to look for a way to effect some form of standardisation. No doubt the early printing methods suggested that a form of assembling individual characters, such as we older folks will remember as part of our old John Bull Printing outfits, in a more useful manner, would make things much easier. Thus an early key-board was created, with 26 alphabetical keys, though the problem then arose as to how to transfer the effect of striking a key into the character impressing on the paper. This was solved by the use of levers, but of course it would not be practical to have these hitting the paper at all angles, so a method had be devised to ensure that they all converged at a central place. The difference between normal hand-writing and this new arrangement then became clear in that instead of the hand moving steadily across a static piece of paper, the new machine would have to move the paper itself, with a special spring to return it to the original place as the end of each line was reached. Compared to all the other problems, it must have then been a simple matter to devise a moving strip of printing material we know as the ribbon. Of course at this primitive stage the machine cried out for improvements, particularly in the layout of the keyboard, and long experiments eventually found that the QUERTY style was the most suitable to avoid the most frequently struck key levers becoming jammed together. No

doubt the inventor himself would have been amazed at the speeds of typing that would later be attained by all competent typists over the later years. Of course, as with all inventions, every part had to be specially manufactured, with the use of materials confirmed by trial and error, and this stage must have been fraught with disappointments. With all the work that must have gone into the production of typewriters, it is sad that their use has been largely discontinued, although recent reports suggest that they are being re-introduced in the Kremlin, since they are immune to electronic eavesdropping. But there are countless other inventions that have affected and influenced our lives, and to which we never give a thought. In fact absolutely everything our houses, our roads, our railways, our computers, and so on, are all the result of the efforts of pioneers, sometimes thousands of years ago. Plentifully available trees made early implements simple to make, while dried mud and stones could be used to make walls, but virtually every other commodity would only be found by those with inventive minds. How else would metals have been discovered? Yes, a vein might have seen in an outcrop of rock and recognised by some brainy individual as something that could be useful, but otherwise no-one would have dug down deep to reach the deposits we now know to exist. Over thousands of years we have gradually learnt to use the metals and chemicals that are contained beneath the ground all over the world, thanks to inventors and innovators throughout the ages, and these resources are used on an enormous scale, almost without our knowledge. Foundries have been turning out metal for cars, ships, planes, bridges, cranes, tin cans and so on for many years, yet most of us, unless we live near a factory, are completely unaware. Similarly chemical firms are located in so few sites that they are virtually unknown to the general population. Of course the major inventions of the last century brought us such wonders as the telephone and the electronics that have led to computers and the almost infinite things they can do. But all these brilliant inventions have relied on the use of materials, whether wood, metal or chemical, so surely the supreme prize must go to the chap who thought up the use of radio waves, since he would have been dealing with something that could not be seen or grasped, and could only have existed in his mind. Thanks to his imagination today

the ether (as it is often called) is filled every minute of every day with billions of these airwaves, so miraculously under control that each can reach its intended destination. So radio would appear to have made possible the impossible. It does seem, with all the marvellous things that surround us today, that there is nothing left to be invented, but no doubt this theory will be dis-proved time and time again in the future, as history has shown that knowledge always manages to produce more knowledge, so inventors will always be with us.

Watton

Country

Market

Autumn is now here and we, at the Country Market, have an increasing diversity of produce to tempt you. We are at the Watton Christian Community Centre every Wednesday morning between 8.30 and 11.30am. Over the next few months the bounty from our local producers gardens is available to purchase. Remember, our fruit and veg is very fresh (usually only picked the day before sale) and we grow for flavour rather than ultimate yield. Many items such as potatoes, runner beans and tomatoes are extremely popular, so it is advisable to come in early. As many of our customers have to rely on public transport, we realise that you may not be able to get here until later on, but if you reserve the previous week we will gladly save it for you, so you wont miss out. This applies equally to all our other products from eggs, greeting cards (often personalised while you wait, if required), wooden toys, jewellery and a lovely range of colourful knitwear (the latter award winning at the recent Wayland Show). You may have heard about the Food and Drink Festival that was held throughout Norfolk during September. Whilst Watton Country Market didnt specifically participate in this event, we are proud to offer our customers the quality local produce for a whole 11 months of the year. (January is our time for a little R & R!!). Our bakery, jams and preserves are always most sought after and our Cooks, despite the recent heat, are still beavering away to produce some delicious items to tickle your taste buds. So come in and see us and maybe have a coffee in the adjoining room. We will gladly keep your sales for later collection.

Fundraising

Race Night

In September 2011, I helped set up a PTA for Attleborough High School. The committee is made up of teaching staff, support staff, governors and parents. We have already held a few successful fundraising events and would now like to do something that the whole area can take part in. Our next event is a Horse Race Night that will take place at the school on Friday 15th November 2013. This is the first time the PTA has run an event of this type and we hope that you will support us and the school. The event will be both enjoyable and exciting and we are hoping to raise enough money to purchase a new and improved sound system for the school hall, which is a valuable resource for the school productions that take place. In order for the event to be a success, we need local businesses to sponsor the 10 races that will take place. For a minimum donation of 25, your business can benefit from increased publicity as details of the sponsors will be printed in the race night programme. Your business is also able to name a horse at the cost of 5 each. There are a total of 64 horses available and will be sold on a first come, first served basis. The winning horse of each race will then be placed in a draw to win a cash prize. The evening is open to all, both adults and children are welcome. Doors will be open at 7pm and the first race will be under starters orders at 7.30pm. The evening will finish at 11pm. There will be a professional tote, a raffle and tickets include a buffet of meats, cheeses and a selection of breads and crackers. You will be able to bring your own drinks. Tickets will be on sale for 5 per person for adults and 3.50 for children or 15 per family of four. These will need to be purchased in advance from the school. Should you have any further questions or you wish to sponsor a race/horse or to purchase tickets for the evening then please contact Mrs J Savage 01953 452335 email FOAS17@gmail.com

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The Ovington Crower Hello tergitha, har yer gittin on since we larst spuk, cor thas tunned suffin cowld leartly, my missus kip a hoggin orl the bed clooths of a nite an I hent hed a wink o sleep fer nary a wik. Howsomeeva tha yung mawtha on the telawishun reck thatll git hot on Wensda, so doont git yar oovacoot owt yit awile. Thas gorn orl kwiet in Ovinton leartly, hent hed noobody shot, nor runoova fer wiks now, Horry rekun thas cos thas suffin gooin abowt, he din no wot, but thet ware defnitly suffin gooin abowt. So thet must be rite if Horry say so. Tha ole Wicar is gittin consarned abowt tha Chuch, She sez thas jist abowt ter forl down and ware gotta cum up wi thutty thowsand quid ter git it tricolearted up. Horry sed we orta git up a whip rownd, or hev a bet or tew at Fearknam rearces. Tha ole Chuch wardin warnt tew keen on eetha them ideas he reckon woe shud arsk evra wun in the Willage to corf up a quid or tew evra week ter kip tha ole plearce a gooin. Horry he say Wos thet iffen thet ent a whip rownd then? Thet hev ter be orgnised propa sed the Chuch wardin. Horry, sharp as pointed stick is Horry, sed Waal ole partna, I heered yew wos suffin of a choir boy, I rekkun yew orta git rownd tha willage wi yor banjo an gis us a tewn an song or tew, teark a buckit wiyer and thet shud git yew on tha way tew yer fust cuppla hundrid fer a start he say. Corse he say Thar mite be sergisten yew git oova tew Saaham, and gi yew yor bus fare, but thas orl munny hent it? Boy Jimma hed his pennorth by sayin thet wud be betta iffen thar hed thar sarvices learta inna the day, cos thet ent eesy a gittin up arly onna Sunda arta a nite down tha pub. Thet dint goo down tew well wi tha wicar, whoo probly feels tha searme way abowt standin in a cowld pulpit leart of a Sunda nite, torkin tew jist a few folk, moost offem asleep arta a greart ole dinna. My missus she say, Why doont tha Wicar yews tha ole Chapel, thet ent werry big an thas orl bin dun up, an thet hent so far tew walk wen thas tippin downarearn? Doont be ser sorft wummin I say Thet yung chap from oova the boorda live thar now Wos he cum orl tha way from Carbrooke? she say. I shell hefta git tha map owt an show her ware Scotland is I spect. I jist abowt forgot ter tell yer thet tha ole cowncil are thikin a buyin tha ole telephoon box, cos thet ent yewsed much terday. We arsked if thet ware gooin to put up tha rearts, cos thet wud corst sevral hunnert quid ter buy ut. Tha New Chairleardy sorta lukked us up an down an sed No my gud man We haddta luk tew see who she wos torkin tew, we dint know no gud man. No she say Thas oonly gooin ter corst a quid Goo ter Hell sed Horry. Ida gi em a cuppla quid fer it, wudda got moor than thutty at tha scrap yard Gal Liza she say Thas a long way ter shuv yor wheelbarra, wi orl thet weart onnit Horry Tha ole Chairleardy she tol us orl tew shut up an let her git on wi tha proseedins. Wunda if tharll pearnt it yalla. Well thas yer lot fer tha munth, I wos gooin up tha pub fer a harf but thas hullin it downa rearn, so Ill mearke dew wi a cuppa tea. Jist a thort fer yer. When things git ruff an thet ent yar folt, cownt ter twetty, stick tha pooka back in tha harth an larf owt lowd whyle yew holla......dew yew kip a troshin. Boy Sid

Caston VA Primary

School News

Welcome A warm welcome to all new children and staff at Caston Primary School this academic year, we look forward to working together with all our new children and their families. Reception: Ryan Aldis, Joshua Bichard, Oliver Drake, Shona Dunnett, Holly Hardman, Olivia Pereira, Emily Price and Ellie Sturman. Year 1: Annika Hargreaves and Callum Potton. Year 2: Rebecca Hardman. Year 4: Harry Moore and Trinity Potton. We also welcome our new school Secretary Miss Susie Bell. As Headteacher, I look forward to working with all the children, parents, carers, staff, governors and local community at Caston Primary School. I am very pleased to be taking up the Headship at this Primary School and hope to be able to steer the school through the stormy seas of change for small schools into a calmer future! Mrs Norris

Congratulations Wedding: We wish Mr and Mrs Elliott all the very best for the start of their married lives together. Miss Shepherdson got married in sunny Australia during the summer break, congratulations. Wayland Show: We would like to congratulate the children who were successful at The Wayland Show with their artwork:- Bill Brazil, Maisy Spilman and Joshua Bichard Mrs Lee the Pupil Support Advisor came into school to hand out the rosettes and prize money. Well done!

Class Council Representatives: We have had a very busy start to term learning throughout the school about class and school council. As a result of our work we have had hustings and elected:- Seagulls Class Council Representatives:- Year 1 - Joseph Flatt Year 2 - Ashton Cockerill; Kingfisher Class Council Representatives:- Year 3 - Liam Gwillim; Year 4 - Abigail Downing; Year 5 - Alex Park; Year 6 - Mark Cooper

Kingfisher Class feedback: Report by Craig Gwillim - elected Chairperson. When I was elected I thought is this really happening? I wont boss people around, I will look after everyone and I will let people speak. School Council Representatives: Our School Council posts were elected from our Years 5 and 6 children and the successful candidates who demonstrated the skills required and who won their elections were:- Chairperson - Craig Gwillim, Secretary - Beth Childerhouse, Treasurer - Sian Lount

Birthdays We would like to congratulate the following children who have a birthday in September and October:- September: Beth Childerhouse, Ellena Lond-Caulk, Cara Allibone, Sophia Price, Jake Bichard, Lucas Fulcher. October: Maisy Spilman, Sian Lount, Abigail Downing, Frederick Strange, Rebecca Hardman. Visits: This half term the following visits are scheduled:- Seagulls - Norwich Castle Museum for Look At Me! a portraits workshop to enrich their first topic of the year, Ourselves. Kingfishers - Gressenhall - farm and workhouse to support the work in their World War 2 Topic. If anyone from the village is willing to come in and talk about their wartime experiences to the class, we would be very grateful. Please contact the school office: tel: 01953 483304

Diary Dates Monday 30th September - Harvest Festival at the Church in the village - Holy Cross. This will start at the church at 2.30 pm and it will finish at 3-3.15pm. The local community are warmly invited to join us in our Harvest celebrations. Friends of Caston Primary School Please join us if you are available to raise funds for the school on 7th November Adults Quiz Evening All events to take place at the school. Visit our school website http://www.caston.norfolk.sch.uk/ - we will be looking to update this in the very near future.

Blood Donation

This is an appeal to the younger generation to think and do something good and join the blood donation club free. A little of your time is the only thing required and they badly need you to keep the club going. Over the years, you can achieve what I have been able to, which at the grand old age of 74 is proudly report 103 donations to date and still able to attend three times a year, health permitting of course! It only takes a little time form your day to relax, give blood and then enjoy a drink and a biscuit as a thank you. Just note how often, as you go

about your day, you hear the sirens of the emergency servics attending illness or accidents possibly involving people who badly need a blood transfusion to help them survive. May be some of your friends and family are only here today because of their receiving a blood transfusion while they were in hospital. The pictures shows my badges and crystal gifts received at the special donation numbers of 25, 50, 75 and 100 pints. I wonder my next will be?

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The Watton Town Team has spent the year raising the profile of the town both locally and further afield. They will shortly be planning events and activities for next year but are looking to end 2013 on a high note with a fun event that everyone can enjoy. The Jonathan Wyatt Big Band is recognised as the best Big Band in the Eastern Region. He has been to the Queens Hall before when the American

veterans were returning regularly for reunions and so we know him well and are delighted that he will play for our end of year Salute to the 40s Dance on Saturday 30th November As well as being a fun event to end the year the dance will raise much needed working funds for the Town Team. Although all the members give their time freely, costs such as marketing and insurance have to be met.

A supper will be included in the ticket Price and there will be a Bar and a Tombola and donations for Help the Heroes. You can get a Group together to share a table or come as a couple. Either way we are sure you will have fun. Tickets are 25.00 and are on sale at Edwards and Adcocks in the High Street and at Wayland House Reception.

Jonathan Wyatt Big Band returns to Watton

Watton Rotary

Roundup Late August and early September are not normally the busiest time for our club but this year that did not hold true. This year Tesco offered us the last 2 days in August to run a Rotary Awareness and charities collection exercise in their entrance hallway. Despite hard times 505 was dropped into our collecting boxes. Thank You Tesco for the opportunity and Thank You to customers for your generosity. Pic right Young family enjoying a chat with or president, Roy, and session organiser John. The head teacher of Saham Toney Parkers Primary School, Mrs Laura Sproston, was the guest speaker at our September 5th meeting. Laura appreciated our involvement with the schools, especially with the Dictionaries4Life and RotaBoard projects these are funded by monies raised through public donation, as mentioned above, and through other fundraising activities. Inspirational justly describes her presentation; whatever we may think of the politics of our educational system, we are truly blessed to have dedicated heads and staff in our area. On Sunday September 14th, despite the weather, a hobbies afternoon for members, families and friends was held at Crow Hill, Shipdham, organised by Paul Chubbock. One of his hobbies is clay pigeon shooting, the subject of a talk he gave at an earlier meeting. Several folk had a go at shooting, as well as fly fishing rod techniques, golf and croquet. Some learned how to start a 1946 DEISEL Field Marshall Tractor, others were shown tractor restoration and how ploughing competitions are constructed and judged. Other hobbies on show, or demonstrated, included art, photography, specialist philately and model making. The latter included a fully

working auto gyro and a 1930 Norwegian whaling ship. Tickets are on sale at Adcocks for our 13th Jazz at the Queens Hall biannual concert on Friday 4th October, (see ad). This is the 10th appearance of DixieMix, who now have a reputation as possibly the best trad-jazz sextet in East Anglia tickets. They have raised their hire charge this year but, kindly, not for us, thus we are able to keep our ticket price at 10, including a light supper the same price as it has been for the last 6 years, 12 concerts! Next morning, 5th October, we are running the coffee morning in the Queens Hall from 9.30 to 11.30am during the monthly Craft Market. Hope to see you there. Martin Anscombe

Shellrock Circle Club For the Over 50s

Autumn Fayre Saturday 12th October

The Village Hall The Street, Rocklands Doors Open 12 Noon

Home Baked Cakes Bottle Stall, Tombola,

Shuffle Board, Craft items, Bric-a-Brac Refreshments

Admission FREE!

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FESTIVAL PROGRAMME

Saturday 26th October 10am - 12.30pm

Free entertainment in Chaston Place with the dancers of Fiddlesticks and street entertainer Edward Murray-Harvey. Tickets for all Festival events will be on sale.

Saturday 26th October 7.30pm

Showbitz:- A trio of singers with songs from the shows 8

Sunday 27th October 7.30pm

Junior Startime:- Talent show for local young people 4

Monday 28th October 10.30am

Dandini Puppets:- Punch & Friends plus magic 4

Monday 28th October 7.30pm

Ladies of Legend:- The story of eight female legends in words, music and song 8

Tuesday 29th October - Film Day

For the children:- 10am Walt Disneys Robin Hood 2

For adults:- 2pm Whisky Galore 5

Tuesday 29th October 7.30pm

Wit, Squit & Shenanigans:- Stories, music, jokes & songs from 2 good ol Norfolk boys 6

Wednesday 30th October 2pm

Rachel Duffield as Queen Elizabeth 1:- The Queens life, times, clothes and progress through East Anglia in 1587 3

Wednesday 30th October 7.30pm

Rocket Theatre present Lord Arthur Saviles Crime:- A story of love, honour fortune-telling and murder! 7

Thursday 31st October 7.30

The Spirit of the Blitz:- The very best wartime entertainment featuring the fabulous songs of the 1940s 8

Friday 1st November 7.30pm

Bowjangles:- Singing, comedy, slapstick and dance presented by four musicians in a Vaudeville style show 9

Saturday 2nd November 7.30pm

Richard Digance:- The well known entertainer presents a show concentrating on his music 12.50

ALL EVENTS IN THE QUEENS HALL UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED

BUYING TICKETS

You can choose from a number of ways to buy your Festival tickets.

1) From the Tourist Information Office.

2) From the Ticket Stall at Wattons Wednesday market. 3) Online through the Festival website.

Which ever way you choose, why not consider a season ticket? For 55 you could attend all the events for a reduced price!

www.wattonfestival.org.uk

OTHER EVENTS

THE BIG PICTURE

Once again the walls of the Queens Hall will be adorned with Big Pictures throughout the Festival. If you would like to take part with your version of My Wayland collect your pack from Studio Khyber or visit the website for more information. Both Caston Camera Club and Wayland Academy will be joining the exhibition with their own projects.

THE DRAGONFLY GALLERY

26th October - 2nd November

The main October exhibition will be supporting the Festival with a celebration by artists of the many festivals and carnivals that take place around the world.

FAMILY DRUM WORKSHOP

Thursday 31st October at 11am

FREE family drum making workshop for all ages. Discover how drums are used to celebrate festivals in different cultures. Use recycled materials to create your own festival drum. AT WATTON LIBRARY.

FESTIVAL THEATRE SUPPER

Why not treat yourself to a pre-event supper at the Willow House or the Rivaaj Indian Restaurant? See details on our website or call in to either restaurant for Festival menus.

The Festival Committee would like to thank the following for their generous help and support.

The Friends of Watton Festival 2013. Adcock and Sons. The Italian Job. Studio Khyber. The Village Florist. Tesco Stores Watton. Watton & District Rotary Club.

A full list of our supporters will appear on our website.

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You can see the amazing Osiligi Maasai Warriors perform their very special show at the Swaffham Assembly Rooms on Sunday 6th October, to celebrate Norfolk Black History Month, with support from the arts and community development charity Creative Arts East. The Osiligi Maasai Warriors, are a group of traditional performers from Kenya who regularly visit the UK in an effort to raise funds for their families and for improvement of their village of Kisamis, situated approximately 30 miles southwest of Nairobi. The concert features the music, song and the extraordinary 'jumping' of the Maasai, as well as fascinating information about their life, culture and villages. The Troupe's performance is stunning and always receives rapturous applause! You can see the Osiligi Maasai Warriors performance at Swaffham Assembly Rooms on Sunday 6th October at 7.30pm. This event is organised in partnership with Creative Arts East with funding by Norfolk County Council, Breckland District Council, the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation and Arts Council England. For further information on this and other Creative Arts East events please go to http://www.creativeartseast.co.uk/live/whatson.

Traditional Kenyan performances by the Osiligi Maasai Warriors

Inner Wheel Club welcomes

District Chairman

The Inner Wheel Club of Watton resumed its monthly meetings recently and welcomed a very special guest. Annette Gutteridge, a member of Cambridge Club, is currently the Chairman of District 8 which covers a large area of Eastern England. During her year in office she will visit each club in turn and on Thursday 12th September it was the turn of Watton Club to welcome her. The business meeting , chaired by President Pam Challand, preceded the Chairmans talk. Plans were made for two major future events: the first of a new season of the ever - popular Lunchtime Concerts on October 18th and an indulgent event for ladies Looking and Feeling Good on November 8th. After coffee Annette spoke warmly and movingly of her early life, her family, her career in teaching and of the pleasure she gets from membership of Inner Wheel. She also explained her personal reasons for choosing Alzheimers Research as her charity for this year. Annette was thanked by the President who also presented her with a cheque for her chosen charity. (Pictured Left)

Healthy Choices Healthy Choices which took place in September, was an end of summer Town Team event put on by the Wayland Partnership and supported by the Brecks Food Festival. The Food and Health Fair on the 14th was preceded by an exhibition in the Gallery Plough to Plate when local artists made the connection in a range of media, between farming and gardening and what we actually eat. On Saturday more than 30 stall-holders food producers, bakers, confectioners, pharmacists, health and sports organisations and charities came to sell or provide information or offer tasters, health checks and demonstrations. In Chaston Place Norfolk broadcaster, food writer and chef, Mary Kemp, joined forces with Vanessa Scott of Strattons Hotel in Swaffham to demonstrate quick and easy healthy recipes hot mushroom soup was a welcome treat on what turned out to be a disappointingly damp and chilly day. Watton Radio reporter Paul Young was there to record the days events and so was Edd Smith from Radio Norfolk whose on-street interviews were embroidered into the Garden Party programme.

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Caston Antique Fair A date for your diary - Saturday 9th November when Caston Village Hall will be holding an Antique Fair at the hall on Saturday 9th November between 10.00 am and 4pm. There will be diverse stalls including collectables, furniture, and various items from times past. Please be sure to put this date in your diary. Admission is free and refreshments will be available. Hall details at: www.castonvillagehall.co.uk. Stall fees in aid of Caston Village Hall development fund.

Councillors Chat

With Cllr Michael Wassell

As many of you will be aware that on the 5th September I was elected Leader of Breckland District Council. Just as in 2011, when I was elected ward councillor for Watton, it is an honour and privilege to be able to serve my community in this way. Let me reassure you that my role as your ward representative has been at the forefront of my mind for the past two years and this will continue to be the case. Despite my other responsibilities I will never forget who I represent and to whom I ultimately answer. My contact details are at the bottom of this article and also on the Breckland website. I would urge you to make use of them whenever needed. While I cannot promise I will be able to provide a solution to all of the issues you raise but I can promise to listen to your concerns, try to address them, and always keep you informed. Some readers will perhaps be asking what the function of a Council Leader is. It is an all-encompassing role but one to which I am giving my all. It is proving a steep learning curve but both challenging and rewarding in equal measure. The role encompasses many elements amongst which are: Political leadership: chairing the Executive and Cabinet and sharing collective responsibility for Executive decisions; acting as the principal spokesperson for the Council; supporting, developing and managing members of the Executive. Corporate leadership: giving direction to the Chief Executive, Directors and other officers; providing political leadership to the development and implementation of the Councils Corporate Plan and Budget; working with officers to formulate and implement policy proposals. Partnership and community leadership: acting as an advocate for the local community and a spokesperson for residents; promoting Council priorities; building cross-district links that progress the Councils objectives; representing the Council and contributing to county wide, and national forums to promote Brecklands interests. Reporting and accountability: reporting to Full Council, Executive, scrutiny, regulatory bodies and stakeholders as appropriate. Residents will be aware that Breckland is in a shared management arrangement with South Holland District Council in Lincolnshire, this arrangement is saving in the region of 500,000 per annum. Despite sharing a management team all decisions that affect Breckland residents are made by the elected members of Breckland Council, all of whom are Breckland residents and all of whom have a passionate interest in doing what is right for the people who elected them. In common with most other local authorities in the country we face

significant financial pressures. Our council is in a strong position because of the entrepreneurial activities that we undertake. Our commercial property portfolio brings in significant income, and has recently been judged as one of the best managed in the country. I will build on this success to ensure that we are in the best possible position, and are able to strive to maintain the frontline services that residents value. Finally I should like to draw your attention to a few initiatives Breckland is currently running. Residents who missed out on a new energy switching scheme at the beginning of April now have a second chance to cut their bills. More than 2,600 local people registered their interest in the first round of the Switch and Save scheme and the households that did switch energy suppliers saved themselves an average of 111. Those interested in joining the scheme can find out more information and register their interest and details by visiting www.bigswitchandsave.co.uk. If you dont have access to the internet you can sign up by calling 01362 656870 or pop into one of the Councils customer service centres where staff will be able to help you. All you need is a recent energy bill, an annual statement is best. Anyone can sign up to save and there is no obligation to go ahead. Breckland Council also has a wide range of grant funding available. The funding is designed to empower groups and individuals within the district to deliver projects at a local level. We have simplified the process and applications can be filled out online, or alternatively hard copies can be completed and posted to Breckland. Many worthwhile causes have been supported by these grants and I would love to see more applications from the Watton area and am always pleased to help in any way I can. As always, please do not hesitate to contact me if you feel I can be of assistance on any Breckland District Council matter. My contact details: Email: michael.wassell@breckland.gov.uk Phone: 01953 882884 or 07778 491569 Twitter @CllrMWassell Regards to all Michael Wassell

Little Cressinghams Autumn Fayre 2013

Dont forget this date: Saturday 2nd November for your early Christmas shopping at St. Andrews Church Time: 10am 1pm Stalls: cakes and bakes; plants and preserves; local crafts; books; paintings and patchwork; bric a brac; unusual gifts and toys; lucky dip. Free Prize Draw ticket with every coffee/tea purchased. All visitors are welcome to browse and chat over a cup of coffee/ tea and a cake in the unique surroundings of a beautiful half ruined church!

Financial

nightmare

finally over for

Watton

electrical

business In a short written statement Paul Adcock, Managing Director of Watton electrical retailers Adcock and Sons, told The Wayland News: The legal proceedings between Adcock and Sons Limited as Claimants and Barclays Bank PLC as Defendants have been concluded on mutually acceptable confidential terms. Barclays Bank PLC and Adcock and Sons Limited look forward to building their on-going banking relationship which dates back over 100 years. No further comments on these proceedings will be made. Those few short words bring to an end the four year nightmare that started when interest rates started to fall to an all time low; news that should have been good for the business, but in the end brought it to the point of financial collapse.

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The Wayland

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when shopping

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Did You Have Lucky

Numbers?

In September Total Health Pharmacy asked the public Do you have lucky numbers? as part of this years Know Your Numbers! Week. Total Health Pharmacy in Watton was among over 1,000 official Pressure Stations taking part in the nations biggest blood pressure testing event run by charity Blood Pressure UK. Many people do not have lucky numbers: A shocking 1 in 3 adults has high blood pressure and a third of them have no idea, as it has no symptoms. It is the UKs biggest silent killer, responsible for 60% of strokes and 40% of heart attacks. High blood pressure is also a risk factor for kidney disease and dementia. New research from Blood Pressure UK has revealed that nearly 9 out of 10 people do not know their own blood pressure numbers but we are twice as likely to know our lottery numbers. The study highlights a worrying ignorance amongst Brits when it comes to Blood Pressure. 90% of those surveyed were not aware of what their blood pressure numbers were, over 70% of the nation couldnt remember what their blood pressure reading was the last time it was taken and only 30% understood what blood pressure readings mean. High blood pressure nearly always has no symptoms, but its effects, if left untreated can be traumatic, both to the patient and also to their family. If it is detected though, it can be successfully managed and returned to a healthy level. Blood Pressure UK and Total Health Pharmacy continue to urge all adults to find out their own blood pressure numbers knowing your lottery numbers might not win you the lottery, but knowing your blood pressure numbers could save your life!

Mayor of Watton, Councillor Lorraine McCarthy, added her support to the campaign by visiting Total Health Pharmacy to urge local residents to know their blood pressure numbers in the same way they know their height and weight. Geoff Ray, Pharmacist at Total Health Pharmacy said: We know from experience how important awareness of your blood pressure is and how crucial the Know Your Numbers campaign is in reaching people who may have no reason to visit the doctor and have their blood pressure routinely checked. Its so important, that we continue to offer free blood pressure checks all year long so we urge people to take a few minutes to have this free and painless check it could save your life For more information about blood pressure checks, pop into Total Health Pharmacy at 14 Gregor Shanks Way in Watton or call 01953 881157

Chamber Comment

By Norman Wilson, Chair of Wayland Chamber of Commerce The Eastern Daily Press has started a campaign to draw attention to Mobile Blackspots. I am aware of a Mobile Blackspot in the region of the west of Watton and on the rail line between Thetford and Ely, and there will be others. Please support the campaign and let the Chamber know where these Blackspots are for each of the operators. We can then lobby on behalf of the area collectively. This goes together with Superfast broadband. The next announcement will be for availability before the end of March 2014. It is coming quite near with Great Ellingham, Hingham and Scoulton due to have availability by the end of 2013. To sign up to find out more go to http://www.betterbroadbandnorfolk.co.uk/ We are really looking forward to the delayed Watton Carnival on the 29th September.

There will be a closure of the high street and we hope that there will be great weather. The Watton Town Team will be holding A Salute to the 40s dance and supper at the Queens Hall on Saturday 30th November. It will be an excellent event with the Jonathan Wyatt Big Band booked. Tickets are available from Adcocks, Edwards Newsagents & Wayland House. The following day will be the Switch on of the Christmas lights provided by Watton Town Council and the Christmas Fair. I am coming to the end of my 2 years as Chair of the Wayland Chamber. In February we will elect a new Chair. At our last meeting we were joined by 2 students from the Wayland Academy. We welcome their insights and we are looking forward to strengthening our relationship with the Academy. We always need to refresh the committee and welcome new ideas. Start-up and trading businesses, a new process, product or idea may be eligible for a grant of 25% of the costs up to 25,000. It is not just for high-tech businesses, it could be any business; from a garage to a cafe, or a printer to a clothing company. Contact NWES on 0845 60 99 99 1 or visit: http://www.nwes.org.uk/News/Articles/Innovate-to-success.aspx Do not hesitate to contact me on mobile blackspots or chamber matters norman.wilson@w-l-p.co.uk.

Caston School

Little Friends

Caston School 'Little Friends' toddler group Tuesday mornings 9.30am-11.30am in the school hall during term time. 1 per family (first session free). Indoor and outdoor play, crafts and activities for you to enjoy with children from birth to school age followed by a snack. We are a friendly little group, please come and join us.

Chit-Chat and Coffee

at The Rec!

Great Ellingham Recreation Centre Wednesday Mornings 1012 noon After nearly 2 years the Chit Chat Group at Great Ellingham continues to go from strength to strength. One of the reasons behind the success of this is that we meet EVERY Wednesday morning, thus preventing any confusion to what day in the month we meet. Not only does the group attract folk from Great Ellingham but we have people from Attleborough, Deopham, Carbrooke, Hingham, Little Ellingham and other surrounding villages. Anyone is welcome, regardless of where they live. The Chit Chat Group is run completely voluntarily, the only charge being a 1 for coffee/tea. Many of the group members bring produce from their gardens to sell and this month has seen an abundance of cucumbers and courgettes! Books are always available to take at no cost so we are always appealing for folk to let us have books/magazines. We have a raffle each week for those who wish to participate. Usually people bring things to sell for this, ie plants, pictures, produce, cakes etc. and those which are not sold are auctioned off at the end of the morning by our own in house professional auctioneer. In December, 55 of us will be going to Thursford for the Christmas Spectacular and it is hoped that we will be organising more outings ie Theatre etc next year. We attract between 30-50 folk each week and I am sure that group members will agree that any newcomer will be made to feel very welcome. It is a very casual group and many new friendships have been formed because of the Wednesday get-to-gethers. Dont forget, we are open EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING therefore if you have a few minutes to spare drop in and see us! Ann Milner. Chit Chat Group (01953 882065) anmilner@btinternet.com

Macmillan Coffee Morning

Dave and Jenny Simons will be holding their usual coffee morning at 95, Nelson Court, 10.30am to 12 noon, on Tuesday, 19th November. Everyone is very welcome to join us for this event and we look forward to seeing as many of you as possible to raise money for this worthwhile cause.

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Ashill Job Club

Fighting the misery of unemployment

Ashill Job Club, held at The Stables, The Fountain of Life Church, is waging war on the misery of unemployment by helping our community to become work ready. The CAP Job Club is a free weekly drop-in group that combines one-to-one consultations, group support and practical sessions that cover topics such as identifying strengths, CV writing and interview techniques. Two newly trained Job Coaches Joy Fernando and Phil Tompkins have completed their training to join Job Club Manager, David Bignell to deliver training sessions. Job club manager David Bignell said: When it comes to job hunting, having the right tools and techniques up your sleeve can really improve your chances of finding work. We provide a personal service which gives people both practical and emotional support. David won a Best in Norfolk award when an independent retailer and, as a Member of the Chartered Institute of Business Consultants has, over recent years, assisted well over a thousand start-up businesses to become successful. David added: With more people facing long-term unemployment our aim is to help people gain the confidence and skills they need to get back into work again. This service is freely given and has immense value for those who attend. A successful Ashill Job Club client wrote; What I found most useful about the Job Club (apart from meeting some really nice people) was gaining a much better understanding of what employers might be looking for and, of course, getting a much improved CV. I am continuing to look for better paid work and I am more at ease with the whole process thanks to the knowledge I gained at the Job Club. The Fountain of Life is one of over 50 churches of different Christian traditions across the UK running a CAP Job Club. All have been trained by UK charity Christians Against Poverty at their Head Office in Bradford and are running the clubs to help the local community best handle the current economic downturn by assisting local people improve their employability. If you or anyone you know is in need of any kind of support in accessing employment, or you would like more information, please contact: David Bignell: 07852 183205 or davidbignell@capjobclubs.org or Ashill@capjobclubs.org Ashill Job Club meets every Friday at: The

Stables, Swaffham Road, Ashill, IP25 7BT on the opposite side of the road to The Fountain of Life Church, with morning and afternoon sessions. Christians Against Poverty is a charity determined to reduce poverty in the UK caused by debt and unemployment. It partners its expertise with the care of the local church to offer free money management advice, debt help and job seeker support. For more about CAP see www.capuk.org

Watton & District U3A

Mike Wabe returned to speak at the August meeting and members were well entertained by his intriguing stories that surrounded the infamous Gunpowder Plot. (An afternoon that really went with a BANG). Venues for the forthcoming Pub Luncheon Group meetings are Allans Group will meet on Thursday 10th October at The Bowthorpe Carvery in the village of Bowthorpe (Turn Left opposite the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital) and Brians Group at The Crown at Gayton on Tuesday 29th October If any members would like to participate in any of the above visits please contact the Group Leader who may be able to arrange transport. Group Leaders contact details are published in the Annual Programme We have two twin rooms available for our Spring Holiday to the Isle of Wight on May 5th to 9th 2014 at 260 per person. Contact Ron on 01953889951. Deposits for this holiday of 30 each are due at the October meeting. List will be available at the September meeting for our scheduled visit to the RAF Air Defence Museum at Neatishead on Wednesday14th November at 25 per person that includes buffet lunch. This is a private visit for our members only. Member Ray Rogers will be presenting a short overview of this visit at the September meeting. Also the list will be available for the proposed visit to Boundary Mills Outlet Centre at Grantham on Wednesday 20th November at 13 per person. Payments for both these visits are due at the October meeting. The next monthly meeting is on Thursday 24th October with speaker Patrick Thompson presenting Catering the Royal Way For more information on the National U3A go to www.u3a.org.uk

Shellrock Circle Club

For The Over 50's of Rockland And Surrounding DistrictVenue: The Village Hall, The Street, Rocklands.Our high expectations of a prolonged Indian Summer were dashed with the arrival of autumnal weather one day before our picnic on the 11* of September. As luck would have it we had booked the village hall so we sat indoors and enjoyed our "eats"washed down with hot tea. Mr. Roger Steel arrived to enlighten us about what was to become of the Village Shop when Elaine and Alan retire at the end of the year. Enthusiastic members of the village will help to make it into a Community Village Store with an operational Post Office. A 10 voucher donated by Elaine and Alan was raffled. After this, games were played and we were introduced to the game of lawn darts. Although this should have been played out of doors we still got a lot of fun from playing it indoors. The winner with the highest score was Mr. Reg Ellis of Attleborough. The task was for the letter "F" and was won by Mrs. Linda Palmer of Gt. Ellingham. Although the attendance was reduced, everyone present enjoyed the afternoon.A member of the Astronomical Society will be giving us a talk on the 9th of October. The meeting is from 2pm till 4pm with the usual raffle and refreshments. The task will be the letter "G." There will be the usual raffle and refreshments. Donations for the Autumn Fair must be handed in at this meeting please. Cake items will be received on the day.AUTUMN FAIR will be held on the 12th of OCTOBER. Free entrance, the doors open at 12 o'clock. EVERYONE WELCOME COME ALONG AND WIN SOME PRIZES AND HAVE A FUN AFTERNOON.Submitted by Allyson Blandford 01953 488103 (Sec.) NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME.

Watton Craft Market

Thank you for everyone who came to the Watton Craft Market at the Queens Hall in September. The next event is on 5th October. Every month we have regular stalls of locally hand made items including cards, knitwear, wooden items, jewellery, textiles, glass flowers and craft supplies. There are new stall holders every month and this month these include salt dough ornaments, glass beadwork, paper crafts, ceramics,

hand bags, felt items and soft toys. Opening times will be 9.30am to 2pm and admission will be free although a donation for East Anglias Childrens Hospices would be appreciated. Refreshments with home made cakes and hot lunches will be served by the Thetford based charity ASD - Helping Hands. Please come and have a coffee or lunch and support these good cause. Please make a note that the November Christmas Craft Market will be at the end of the month on the 30th November and not at the beginning. If you require any further information please e-mail wheelerevents@aol.com.

Calling All Knitters

Your Local Funeral Home Needs You

If you know one end of a knitting needle from another, or are well versed with knit one, purl one, then drop into Breckland Funeral Services, 25 Norwich Road, Watton. We, at Breckland Funeral Services are appealing to all knitters to help create knitted poppies, which we can sell in return for a donation to raise funds for the Royal British Legion (RBL) Poppy Appeal. Breckland Funeral Services will provide the knitting pattern to all volunteers in time for Remembrance Day. Every year we support the RBL by providing traditional poppies, but we thought knitted poppies would be a bit different and perhaps more attractive and durable. We provided knitted poppies last year and they were really successful and so we are appealing for knitters again this year. said Laura Stevens from Breckland Funeral Services. The patterns are available until Saturday 1 November. For further information please contact: - Laura Stevens on 01953 881229

Mid Norfolk Family

History Society

Wednesday 16th October - Preservation of Your Family Photographs - 7.30 at Trinity Church Hall, Theatre Street, Dereham, NR19 2EP. We all have a variety of photographs, films, clips and probably thousands of more recent images. Some might be glass plates or strips of negatives, some prints or slides, some on a computer. Are they protected and safely saved or stored? Lorraine Finch is planning to look at these issues in this meeting.

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Watton Churches Together Service Calendar for October

St. Marys Church, Watton www.stmaryswatton.org

Open Wed 10.30-3.00pm & Thurs10-12.30pm. You are welcome to come into church to enjoy the peace and

tranquillity, say a prayer or just to look round. Church members will welcome you and serve refreshments.

1st, 3rd & 4th Wednesday at 9.30am Holy Communion 2nd Wednesday Morning Worship

Church Office opens Tues, Wed & Thurs 9am-1pm Tel: 01953 881252 margaret@churchadm.freeserve.co.uk

Sun 6th 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am Harvest Thanksgiving Holy Communion Wed 9th 6.30pm Compline, share a light supper and fellowship before the service Sun 13th 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am Holy Communion 12.30pm Holy Baptism Sun 20th 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am Holy Communion & Holy Baptism Sun 27th 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Worship 6.30pm Praise & Worship with Shine!

Watton Methodist Church www.wattonmethodist.btck.co.uk

Every Wednesday the Church is open for quiet reflection and prayer between 10.15am & 11.30am

Its 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. Minister: Deacon S Sowerby 01953 881035 Sun 6th Gift Day 10.45am Deacon S Sowerby 6.30pm Mrs S Mann Sun 13th 10.45am Mr R Hompstead 6.30pm Mr B Lawrence Sun 20th 10.45am Service at Swaffham 6.30pm Rev D Greenaway Holy Communion Sun 27th 10.45am Rev D Greenaway Holy Communion 6.30pm Rev A King

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

Pentecostal Church, Dereham Road, Watton Children have their own programme during the

Sunday morning services Sun 6th 10.30am Whatever happened to Heaven and hell? - What happens when I die? Sun 13th 10.30am Harvest Festival Service Sun 20th 10.30am Whatever happened to Heaven and hell - Living as a child of God Sun 27th 10.30am Whatever happened to Heaven and hell? - Our eternal destiny

St. Nicholas Church, Ashill Tuesdays at 10.00am Holy Communion

Sun 6th 6.00pm Harvest Thanksgiving Service Sun 13th 9.30am Morning Worship Sun 20th 9.30am All Age Worship Sun 27th 9.30am Holy Communion 12.30pm Holy Baptism

St. Georges Church, Saham Toney Sun 13th 11.00am Morning Worship Sun 20th 11.00am All Age Worship Sun 27th 11.00am Holy Communion

S.S. Peter & Pauls Church, Carbrooke Sun 6th 10.30am Benefice Service of Holy Communion Sun 13th 10.30am Holy Communion Sun 20th 10.30am All Age Worship and Holy Baptism Sun 27th 10.30am Lay Led Morning Worship

St John the Evangelist Church, Ovington Sun 13th 9.30am Holy Communion Sun 20th 4.00pm Choral Evensong

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

Worship Calendar for October

Sunday 6th October - Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity 10:30am United Holy Communion Gt. Hockham

Sunday 13th October - Twentieth Sunday after Trinity 9:00am Matins (BCP) Merton 10:30am United Holy Communion Griston 3:00pm Harvest Thanksgiving Service Gt. Hockham

Sunday 20th October - Twenty-First Sunday after Trinity 9:00am Matins (BCP) Gt. Hockham 10:30am United Holy Communion Stow Bedon

With Offerings of Symbols of Harvest

Sunday 27th October - Last Sunday after Trinity (Bible Sunday) 9:00am Holy Communion (BCP) Merton 10:30am United Holy Communion Thompson

Saturday 2nd NovemberAll Souls Day 7:00pm Service for Departed Loved Ones Remembered

Thompson

Sunday 3rd NovemberAll Saints Sunday 10:30am United Holy Communion Breckles

Watton area Food Bank donations received at all regular Sunday morning services

PRAY AND PLAY 10:15 am on Wednesdays 2nd, 9th and 16th October

in Caston School Hall Wednesday 30th October in Caston Village Hall

For those of all our parishes with children aged 0-5 Short Holy Communion, kiddies Christian songs, play time

THE WAY YOUTH GROUP (ages 11+) Sunday 13th October, 7:00 pm, Rectory

Friday, 18th October, 7:00 pm, All Saints, Necton

Enquiries: The Revd. Bob Nichols Tel.: (01953) 483222; Email: revbobnichols@gmail.com

All Saints Church, Threxton Harvest Thanksgiving Sunday 6th October 3pm

WATTON BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Wed 2nd Oct 2.00pm Tea and Chat at Watton CCC Mon 21st Oct 12 for 12.30opm Lunch at The Wagon & Horses, Griston

Thought for the Month By Deacon Steve Sowerby, Watton Methodist Church

By the time you read this, I will have been resident in Watton for just over a year. In that year there has been much to ponder on. I have been witness to life in all its fullness. I have shared in peoples joy and sorrow. I have witnessed peoples lives turned upside down, inside out and back to front; and I feel privileged to be invited to share a little of someones journey of life. We live in a world of much uncertainty and that uncertainty make life incredibly difficult for some, to the point that depression often takes hold and quality of life is compromised. Often we look back on things and say to ourselves, if only I knew then what I know now Hindsight is a wonderful thing is it not? However, life does not afford us such privilege. Life deals both good and bad hands and how we deal with it can make all the difference. Yes, life is complicated indeed. Sometimes it brings wonderful joy, such as the birth of a child or it brings sorrow and grief when a loved one dies. I dont think we deal well with uncertainties; there may be some of us who take life in its stride and that must be a wonderful attitude of life to attain. However, for some life is a constant struggle to survive. We have seen an alarming increase in the use of Foodbanks. People are finding it increasingly difficult to find work and to put food on the table. Many go without food themselves just so that their children can eat. Despite life throwing a sizable spanner in the works at times, the Bible tells us that we must not lose hope. Jeremiah 29:11-13 11 For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. 12 Then when you call upon me and come and pray to me, I will hear you. 13 When you search for me, you will find me; if you seek me with all your heart. Throughout lifes ups and downs, let us never lose hope and never forget Gods love and care for us all.

Caston Art Club Exhibition Its a date not to be missed. Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th October is the annual exhibition of the Caston Art Club between 10 am and 5 pm at Caston Village Hall, The Street, Caston, NR17 1DD. On display will be pictures in watercolour, oil paints, acrylics and pastils. Refreshments will be available and entry is free.

Holme Hale Pavilion Wed October 2nd & Sat October 12th

Cash Prizes Eyes Down 7.30pm

Funeral Home encourages

community to go red to

mark WW1 anniversary

A Watton funeral home wants to help turn the local community red as a mark of respect for the 100th anniversary of World War One. Breckland Funeral Services is distributing free special poppy seeds to local organisations, churches, community clubs, schools and residential homes, to enable them to sow them this autumn in time for them to bloom a beautiful red next spring. To mark next years centenary of the start of WW1, there is a growing public campaign to plant as many poppy seeds as possible for the historic event. Laura Stevens from Breckland Funeral Services, said: To commemorate the huge sacrifice made by millions of men and women during the Great War, we are joining the campaign to help cover the UK in real Flanders poppies during 2014 and would encourage people to collect poppies and get sowing. Any organisation wishing to plant British native poppy seeds should contact Breckland Funeral Services on 01953 881229 or pop into the funeral home 25 Norwich Road, Watton before October 26th.

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Students from Caston Martial Arts Centre have extended their skills and knowledge this month having had the fantastic opportunity to train with the great Miguel Camacho - a professional MMA instructor from La Palma.. Miguel (pictured on right) is a close friend and former student of Kevin Pell (left), the founder of Ishin Ryu Ju Jitsu and the Caston Martial Arts Centre. Miguel, whilst on a flying visit, managed a couple of classes both in Caston and at Kevins clubs in London before travelling home. This is one of many opportunities for the Ishin Ryu students to train with instructors from other arts and countries - this month Ishin Ryu Ju Jitsu hosts its 12th international summer training camp "Shochu Geiko" in Thetford at the Breckland leisure centre & water world which boasts a number of internationally renowned instructors and martial artists, including the television and media personality Alex Reid who is also a friend of Kevin Pell. For details of clubs and Ishin Ryu self-defence activities please contact Miss Teresa Paginton at the Caston Martial Arts Centre on 01953 483795.

Ishin Ryu Summer Fun

LADY CAPTAINS DAY: Lady Captain Eileen Chard did very well with her Captains day, on 19th August, everything was organised perfectly even down to the weather, it was a fine sunny day, it couldnt have been better. Half way round the ladies were treated to homemade goodies and a glass of Pimms, which seemed to make the second half even more enjoyable!! After changing into their finery, the ladies went upstairs to the restaurant for a cold buffet provided by Ben and his team. The tables were decorated with flowers and balloons and the prize table overloaded with gifts. The game that had been played was match play between team A and team B, so there were no particular winners. Everybody could choose their prize of either

wine, chocolates or golf balls from the table. A great day was had by all. HOLE IN ONE FOR GRANNY CUP WINNER ANNE ACHILLES!! The Granny cup is the most sought after trophy in the Ladies section. It is a small statue of a lady in Victorian dress playing golf and everyone wants to win it. Anne Achilles not only won the trophy with 38points, she also had a hole in one on the third. So well done Anne!!!! Barbara Coverdale was runner up with 37 points. There is also a prize for non grannies and this was won by Carol Marshall with 36 points. SEPTEMBER MEDAL Division 1 Winner - Lesley Matthews 86 net 70; Division 2 Winner - Mabel Curtis 99 net 70; Division 3 Winner - Liz Johnson 109 net 7.

Richmond Park Golf Club

Ladies Section

Granny Cup Winner Anne Achilles Lady Captain Eileen Chard And inset, a picture of the trophy

Richmond

Park Golf

Club

Charity

Invitation

Day After presentation of prizes Captain Crowdy thanked everybody who took part in this important Charity event. He also thanked those who played a vital role in the organisation - David Wakeford, Ben Stone, Tony Fowler, Lorna Crowdy, Mary Wakeford, and Jill Adcock. The real winners were the Captain's Charity, The East Anglian Children's Hospice, Quidenham. Well done to everyone.

Winners of the Invitation Day, Clive Gibbons and his guest John Scott being presented with their trophy from Richmond Park Golf Clubs Seniors' Captain John Crowdy

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West Norfolk

Aviation Society www.westnorfolkaviationsociety.org.uk

The speaker for the September meeting was unable to be present, secretary David Allen stepped in with an interactive and fiendish quiz. Members received news of the death at the age 97 of their President Wing Commander Ken Wallis, a remarkable man who had a remarkable life. Visit the Ken Wallis website for his wonderful story. www.kenwallisautogyro.com There will be no Meeting in October, the members will be visiting Marshall of Cambridge. Next Meeting Tuesday 5th November 7.30pm at Methwold Social Club Speaker to be announced, check our web site. Members & guests welcomed. For more information please Tel: 01842 879210 Or visit our web site (above).

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