Giving a voice to the Wayland community Issue Number 187 - April 2012
Three young politicians,
including a young man from
Griston, have been elected to
steer the Breckland Youth
Council forward through
another successful year.
At the Annual General
Meeting Mary Young
(bottom right), 17 years,
from Dereham was elected as
Youth Council Chairman.
Mary, who attends Dereham
6th Form College, says she is
proud of the area she lives in
and wants to encourage a
greater community spirit
amongst her peers.
Newly elected Vice
Chairman Hannah McNicol
(bottom left), 16 years, lives
in East Harling and attends
Old Buckenham High
School; she hopes to get
involved in making sure that
there are plenty of things for
young people to do.
Charles Mead (top right), 13
years from Griston has been
elected as Secretary. A pupil
at Thetford Grammar School,
he believes that young people
can gain valuable life skills
by helping out at community
events such as litter picks.
The positions were hotly
contested and, leading up to
the voting, all candidates
gave a presentation
explaining what they could
offer and why they should be
considered for the role.
Councillor Diana Irving,
Breckland Council Young
People’s Champion, said:
“We heard some truly
excellent and thought
provoking presentations. It is
clear Mary, Hannah and
Charles all believe
passionately that the Youth
Council should give young
people a real voice in the
affairs of the district. Their
new roles will give them
valuable experience of
leadership and of playing a
part in the democratic
process”.
“I would like to take this
opportunity to thank our
former Youth Councillors,
Alistair Wright, Candice
Sears, James Whitehead,
Jordan Bailey & Stuart
Green who all stepped down
after a three year term. Their
kind offer to take on the role
of Ambassadors for the
Youth Council and continue
to provide support for its
members is greatly
appreciated”.
The Breckland Youth
Council is made up of
fourteen young people, aged
11 – 19 years, from across
the district. Youth Council
members are given the
opportunity to gain an insight
into the workings of the
District Council by attending
full Council to present their
meeting minutes. Following
his experience on the
Breckland Youth Council
former Chairman, Stuart
Green, has gone on to
become the youngest District
Councillor in the county
representing the Dereham –
Humbletoft ward. For further
information about the work
of the Breckland Youth
Council, contact Stephanie
Barnard on 01362 656870.
Young Griston politician elected to
help steer Youth Council forward
Agricultural Society
Young Achiever
Award 2012 Wayland Agricultural Society are currently seeking
nominations/applicants for the Young Achiever Award
2012. The award is sponsored by Weco Engineering of
Watton and is open to anyone in Norfolk under 21 years
of age. It is designed to recognise outstanding dedication
and contribution to agriculture, horticulture, wildlife or
any other rural related sector or industry. All entrants will
need to demonstrate their commitment and involvement in
their subject, including their achievements and
aspirations. There is a prize of £100 for the successful
applicant which will be awarded at this year’s Wayland
Show in August. Nominations should be made in writing
FAO Alison Shingfield, Wayland Agricultural Society,
Broom Hall, Richmond Rd, Saham Toney, Thetford,
Norfolk, IP25 7HU. Or for more details please call Alison
on 01953850505
“Calendar Girls”
Comes To Watton Over the years, the Wayland Players have brought many famous
plays to the Queens Hall in Watton and their next production
may be their biggest challenge yet. “Calendar Girls” by Tim
Firth is based on the true story of W.I. members raising money
for Leukaemia Research by posing for a nude calendar and it has
become the fastest selling play in British theatre history. It will
be released for a limited number of amateur performances from
September 2012 and the Wayland Players are thrilled to have
secured licences for what may be the first staging in this area.
This won’t be until November but with such a huge
undertaking, preparations are already underway and the
Players would like to invite YOU to help! Informal
discussions and readings will take place towards the end of
April with auditions following in mid-May.
If you think you might be interested in taking part in any
capacity – on or off stage – please contact Wendy Collins on
01953 884649 for more information and help the Wayland
Players raise even more money for Leukaemia Research.
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Local funny
man returns
to home town
for special
performance Some of you may recognise the name
Alex Morley, he appears in the Watton
Pantomime every year with a guest
comedy spot with his partner Lizzy. He
can sometimes be seen performing his
unique clowning style at other events in
the area when he is not working away.
For nine months of the year Alex
works away from home touring up and
down the country with Russells
International Circus.
Running away and joining the circus
was a dream come true for Alex. When
he was just seventeen he was offered
the chance to tour with the famous
Zippos Circus where he stayed for 4
years working on his act and
establishing his name in the business.
Then he was offered a job as Principal
Clown with Russells Circus for the
2011 season. This circus was voted the
best circus in Great Britain for the 2010
season and went onto win this
prestigious award again in 2011 which
Alex is proud to be associated with.
This year Russells circus will be paying
a visit to Watton and Alex is looking
forward to appearing back in his home
town with the show for the first time in
his professional career. His family and
friends are excited to be able to see him
strutting his stuff in the sawdust ring
and Alex is looking forward to seeing
everybody under the big top.
Russells International will be appearing
on the Pony sale field on Thetford Road
from Wednesday 25th - Sunday 29th
April. Showtimes: Weds - 5pm and
7.30pm *special offer all seats £5.99*;
Thursday - 5pm and 7.30pm; Friday -
5pm and 7.30pm; Saturday 3pm and
6pm; Sunday - 2pm only
Ticket prices start from £8 adults and
£10 children but bring your copy of
the Wayland News along when you
buy your tickets and get in for half
the advertised prices (offer not valid
on Wednesday) To find out more about Russells
International circus or to book tickets
log onto the website
www.russellscircus.co.uk or ring the
booking line on 07752218805
Having listened carefully to patient
feedback and comments, we have
decided to overhaul the way we
manage appointments at the
surgery. The new system has been
implemented in many other
surgeries and has been featured on
the BBC Radio Four programme
“You and Yours”. If you have
access to the internet you can see
details and hear the BBC feature
at: http://www.patient-
access.org.uk/11/easy-to-see-your-
doctor
We hope, at Watton, that this will
result better contact with the
Doctors, fewer unnecessary
appointments and improved use of
our nurses, nurse practitioner,
healthcare assistants and
receptionists.
The main benefits to you as a
patient are that you will have a
greater opportunity to consult with
your choice of doctor via a phone
call and the doctor will be able to
focus on your needs giving a more
personal service to all their
patients.
Our hard pressed reception staff
will also be under less pressure
because they will not be allocating
appointments and we hope they
will not be seen as a barrier
between you and your doctor.
How will it work?
When you first make contact with
the surgery by telephone in the
morning, you will leave your
details and a brief reason for your
need to speak to a GP with one of
our reception team. A doctor will
then personally ring you back
during the course of the morning
and they will discuss and review
your condition via the phone call.
If the doctor feels that you need to
be seen, then the doctor will
arrange for a convenient
appointment for you. You will be
able to book in advance to see a
doctor.
We will work with our patients
over the next few weeks to manage
our new system and to assist with
any initial problems.
Appointment
System Changes
at Watton
Medical Practice
News The Wayland News Page 3
A date for your diary
Four years ago Ashill Village Archive
Group held a two day Village History
Event in the Community Centre. With
the help of the members of Ashill
Village Aid and most groups and
associations in the village we were able
to enjoy a memorable weekend.
We have decided to hold a second event
on the weekend of Saturday 8th &
Sunday 9th September, 10am to 4pm
daily. The official opening at 11am on
Saturday will be by Gillian Shephard -
The Right Honourable Baroness
Shephard of Northwold
Entry will be free, to encourage people to
return and bring other members of their
family along to reminisce. We shall again
rely on donations to cover our expenses.
Displays of rural crafts such as lace
making and thatching are planned plus a
display by the Gt.Hockham Molly dancers.
A session of Antiques Valuation will be
held on Saturday between 2 and 4 pm, by
Mr. Stephen Roberts Auctioneer.
Displays of photographs, artefacts,
documents and life stories to view, also
audio and video recordings. As in 2008 we
shall be honoured to have with us some of
the evacuees to Ashill during the war time
and there will be an opportunity to share
their stories.
Rosalie Gibb has given her kind
permission to include the history of Loch
Neaton and Julian Horn has lent several
photos of the Loch. Although not truly
Ashill history, there are not many locals
who have not spent happy hours at the
Loch. We have a small display of the
Regal Cinema but would dearly like to
have access to more photos and info on
this other popular place to visit.
If you would like more information or
indeed have information you would be
willing to share. Please contact me, Enid
Turner on 01760 440419 or email
So much to see and do in two days, this is
why entrance is free so you can revisit as
many times as you choose.
Promising a weekend to remember.
Mr Askew returning after a days work at Panworth Farm
An event in the form of a Health Fair will
be held at the Queens Hall on April 19th 12
to 6pm to re-launch the Health Focus
Group which ran for a number of years but
has been taking a rest until last autumn
when it was revived with the help of
Thetford Healthy Towns and a grant from
Breckland LSP. A number of Groups have
benefitted from this funding including Sure
Start, Westfield First School, Extended
Schools and the Colin Mackenzie Centre.
Anyone wanting to have a table to promote
wellbeing and a healthy lifestyle at the
Health Fair should contact Jan (01953
880202) healthybreckland.co.uk/wayland
At their last meeting on March 14th
members spent some time discussing with
representatives from the Club, the issues
facing the Watton Luncheon Club. The
club has been funded over many years by
both the Norfolk County Council, with
whom they have had a contract to deliver
the service, and the Town Council who
have provided accommodation and
transport etc. It has been a unique service
offering meals on a daily basis as well as
providing meals on wheels. As a part of the
County cut-backs, which have also affected
the youth service, the funding for the
luncheon club will cease in September and
if the provision is to continue, new
arrangements will need to be put in place
and new volunteers recruited with time to
create a plan for a sustainable way forward.
The Group is holding a public meeting just
before the Wayland News goes to print. If
there is enough public support it may be
possible for the Luncheon Club to survive
and to continue to support its members.
The meeting also welcomed Vanessa and
Robert from The Isadore Foundation, a
new Community Interest Company which
provides computers and IT training for
Carers. The intention is to help local carers
towards greater independence by giving
them access to the internet and to the social
networking support available through the
internet. The Isadore Foundation is keen to
promote its services both to carers who
may wish to benefit from the service and
also to companies who may be disposing of
computers and who may be willing to
donate them. For further information
contact: [email protected]
Our Focus for the month is Rural Health –
especially mental health.
Check out this website
http://www.yanahelp.org/helplines.htm
Healthy Wayland Re-launch A Musical
Evening with the
West End Waiters An evening of musical items and sketches
by Watton's very own WEST END
WAITERS will be held on Friday 13th
April at 7 p.m. in the Watton Christian
Community Centre. Tickets, price £5
which includes light refreshments, are
available from Adcocks in the High
Street. Proceeds to Action for Children,
MRDF, Air Ambulance and Church
funds. A warm welcome awaits you so
hope you can come.
Wayland Rising Stars
Orbit Housing Association and the
Wayland Partnership are working together
on a new funding opportunity for young
people. Wayland Rising Stars, funded by
Orbit East, will be available for any young
person living in Wayland (up to 16) to bid
for, if they need funds to take part in a
sporting or cultural activity. We are very
grateful to Orbit East for their support.
Contact Jan on 01953 880202 or Tom on
01603 285445 for more information.
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Crafts Market at
The Queens Hall I would like to thank everyone who attended this event in March.
We managed to raise £66 for Macmillan Cancer Support. This
support will be kept in Norfolk.
The next Craft Market will be on Easter Saturday which is the
7th April. There will be up to 20 stalls of locally handmade items
including cards, knitwear, wooden items, jewellery, textiles, toys
and some unusual items as well. Craft supplies also available.
Opening times will be 9.30am to 2pm and admission will be free
although a donation for Macmillan Cancer Care and Support
would be appreciated.
Refreshments with homemade cakes and savouries will be served
by the Rotary Club. There will also be a tombola in aid of the
Thetford based charity ASD - Helping Hands who are there for
adults and children in the Norfolk area living with Autism.
Please come and have a coffee and support these good causes.
If you require any further information please call 07776 364456
or e-mail [email protected].
First of all I would like to thank the
Hackers. Tuckers and Stuffers for their
explanation given in last month’s
Wayland News regarding the purposes of
their club, as I can now travel down
Watton High Street without the fear of
being H’d, T’d, or St’d., which is a great
relief.
In the world outside, the same old
themes recur; this time one of the main
topics has been that of the need(?) for a
further extension of Heathrow, the main
London Airport, or whether a new
terminal should be built in the Thames
Estuary. All this has been discussed time
and time again, and thousands of pounds
have been spent on surveys and inquiries,
covering proposals for new airports on
the Isle of Grain, the Isle of Sheppey,
Foulness and Maplin Sands, besides the
inland one at Cublington in
Buckinghamshire. Now the Mayor of
London suggests yet another site, this
time on a brand new island to be
constructed on the Kent side of the
Estuary. Is he saying that all those other
reviews were completely useless? In any
case any new development, by the time it
had been examined, approved and put
into place, would not take place for
twenty years or so, by which time the
whole world’s transport needs may be
different.
This time scale is not improbable, as the
current Crossrail project is only now
beginning to take shape, twenty years in
the planning, and not due to open before
2017 at the earliest, so why involve more
millions of pounds in evaluating even
more schemes ?.
And where does all this money come
from, when we are told that the cupboard
is bare ? One day headlines tell us that
government is allocating £240 million to
ensure the nations bins are collected
weekly, and the next that £8 million is
ready for the re-development of the
harbour at Gt. Yarmouth, and countless
more for new ideas for the Health
service. And so it goes.
Perhaps the money will come in the form
of new coins, which we are told are now
being issued. Unfortunately it is also
reported that these, while cheaper to
make, are also slightly bigger than the
ones they are to replace, and therefore
won’t fit into many existing machines,
such as Parking meters. If this is true,
then chaos will ensue, but of course it
could only be a scare story put out by the
national press to take our minds off the
other scandals that have become so
prominent lately.
The sporting world has claimed an
enormous amount of publicity recently,
what with the approach of the Olympics,
but also with a couple of ‘spats’ among
leading footballers, who have objected to
remarks of an (alleged) racist nature
from other players. Why are people so
touchy these days ? In my footballing
career I must have been called all sorts of
things, but words could never harm me,
as the saying goes. And if racist terms
are removed completely what will
happen to all the Drill Sergeants in the
army ? They will be struck dumb !
While on the subject of sport, I have read
about the great feelings roused in the
horse-racing world regarding the use of
whips. Opponents to whipping have won
a partial victory by having a rule
introduced that restricts the use of whips
to about five ‘whacks’ in the last 100
metres of a race, but that would entail
stewards carefully watching every
jockey, and would probably cause heated
arguments every time. Why not just ban
the use of whips altogether ? Or would
that be too simple ?
Actually the only race I have seen this
year was part of a newsreel, when the
winning horse finished about thirty
lengths ahead of the field, and the jockey
was not using the whip at all, which
should tell us something.
Still on the subject of sport, why do the
BBC radio reports on football always
broadcast long comments from the
leading managers, nearly all of whom
cannot speak English, so that what they
do say cannot be understood ?
Or why do commentators feel it
necessary to conduct interviews
immediately after, say, a boxing match,
when they ask the loser, who is barely
conscious, ‘How does it feel ?’.
And is there anyone, who, at some time
while being interviewed on any subject,
sport or not, does not answer ‘absolutely’ ?
Do I find that annoying? Absolutely.
A Quick Look Round by Orbiter
The book discussed at the meeting on
21st February was Wolf Hall by Hilary
Mantel, winner of the 2009 Mann
Booker Prize. Whilst using the narrative
voice of Thomas Cromwell it gives an
interesting insight with much new detail
into the life and times of Henry VIII. It
shows how the Reformation, rather than
the marriages of the King, was
responsible for the inevitable rise of the
Nation State and break with Rome.
Written in the present tense it gives a
sense of inclusion and real time to the
reader.
This was no ‘easy’ read and a few
members did not finish it either through
personal circumstances or becoming
overwhelmed by the complicated plot
lines. Those who did manage all or most
found it ‘enthralling’ for different
reasons. All agreed it was well
researched and they learned new opinion
changing factors concerning characters
such as Sir Thomas More and the
hardship of Medieval Life at all levels
including: the frequency of swift death
from comparatively minor infectious
diseases especially in the young; the
burning of books as well as bodies for
expressing the wrong views; freedoms
we take fore granted were not
established; nobody gaining high
office was safe from a sudden fall, and
worse, at the whim of the monarch,
and then, as now, it was possible to
rise from nothing to the top, with no
guarantee of staying there. Even with a
list of characters at the beginning
together with family trees of the
Tudors and Yorkist Claimants the
large number of people included made
for confusion. This was not helped, as
one member commented, by so many
with names in common, especially
Thomas. After a lengthy discussion the
consensus was favourable with
admiration for the research undertaken
and the writing style.
The group quiz team, ‘Oracle’, was back
on form at the Charity Quiz on 23rd
February, although this was not a
pushover with several teams tying for
the first place which we managed to gain
in the last round.
For our meeting on 20th March we are
reading Agent ZigZag by Ben
Macintyre and , keeping to a spy
theme with fiction rather than ’fact’,
for 17th April The Spy Who Came in
from the Cold by John le Carré.
Shipdham & District Book Group
A new 12-week term with Swaffham
Community Choir begins on 17th
April at The Sacred Heart School
from 7pm – 9pm to encourage health
and wellbeing as well as creative
fulfilment. Running on Tuesday
evenings the group will be working
towards performing together on 14th
July with Fakenham and Snettisham
community choirs in a joint concert.
At Sing For Well-Being everyone
sings together in a group for pure
enjoyment and the course is
accessible to all abilities even if you
think you can’t sing. It is an excellent
way to meet new people and to
become part of a caring community
group.
“I am passionate about the effect of
harmony and what is possible when a
group comes together to sing, even
when the participants are unsure of
their voices.” said Carol O’Neill, a
natural voice practitioner and
qualified counsellor who has been
running community singing groups
for 17 years.
“The course is for all age groups and
is designed for the absolute beginner.
It includes exercises and games to
help people get the most out of their
voices,” continued Carol whose heart
lies in the aural tradition of teaching
that relies on the self rather than the
intellect. Sheet music, therefore, is
rarely used as everything is taught by
ear.
Carol’s approach is light-hearted and
she strives to facilitate a fulfilling
experience that impacts positively on
physical, mental and spiritual
wellbeing.
For further information and to
become involved people should call
Carol O’Neill on 01328 838316 or
email [email protected]. You
can also visit
www.singforwellbeing.co.uk
Try Singing for well-being
News The Wayland News Page 5
Jubilee Concert by Phoenix Singers at
St. Nicholas Church, Ashill Friday, 1st June at 7.30pm
Donations in aid of Village Charities
Say YES! to Better Broadband
Norfolk County Council's Say Yes to Better
Broadband Campaign came to Watton Farmer's
Market on Saturday 3rd May with County Council
Cabinet Member for Economic Development Ann
Steward and District Councillors Claire Bowes and
Michael Wassell.
The aim is to secure broadband access across the
whole of the County and superfast speeds for as
many as possible. Residents and business people
are being asked to register their interest in order to
demonstrate the demand that exists in Norfolk. It
will help put the Council in the strongest position
to secure the right private sector partner and get the
best deal for Norfolk residents.
Currently more than 50,000 private and
commercial properties in Norfolk are in broadband
'not spots', either having no broadband access or
suffering very slow internet speeds of less than two
megabits per second (Mb/s). Without the council's
Better Broadband for Norfolk project it is
estimated that around 60 per cent of Norfolk's
population would still not be able to access
superfast broadband in three years' time.
A steady stream of shoppers and business owners
showed their interest in signing up all morning.
Some had even made the journey into Town
especially to sign up to the campaign. Without
exception everyone who was an internet user
expressed the need for faster and more reliable
internet connection speeds.
Ann Steward, Cabinet Member for Economic
Development on Norfolk County Council, said:
“The importance of painting an accurate picture of
the demand that exists in Norfolk cannot be
understated. We know that much of the county
cannot receive reasonable broadband speeds, and
some areas can't get broadband at all. We know
that many individuals, families, businesses and
communities are held back and frustrated by poor
broadband access. Now we need a sheer volume of
people to show they want a better broadband
service so we can ultimately get a deal that means
the Better Broadband for Norfolk project can get
superfast broadband out to as many properties as
possible.'
To find out more about the Better Broadband for
Norfolk Project and to sign up online go to
www.norfolk.gov.uk/sayyesnorfolk. You can also
find promotional material and sign up at Watton
Town Hall and local Libraries.
Wordsworth Club: Wordsworth, our
virtual library cat, now has his own club!
Wordsworth has been working with library
members to review some of their favourite
books for his blog http://
wattonlibrary.wordpress.com. The reviews
are also displayed in the library. Adult
members get a free reservation when
they've completed 6 reviews, and the
younger members get a sticker for each
review, with a badge for every 3rd review.
There are 12 different badges to collect. So
why not come and join Wordsworth and
get collecting?!
Some of our recent reviews
The Unseen by Alexandra Sokoloff: This
books is a "must read" if you like
"spooky"! Loosely based on a true story,
very atmospheric and well written. I
instantly related to the main character
Laurel MacDonald, a psychology professor
who becomes with the long-buried file
from the Rhine parapsychology
experiments, which attempted to prove
whether ESP really exists.
Precious Waste – A Story Sack: My 4 year
old granddaughter was delighted,
interested, involved and engrossed by this
library resource.
She listened to the story and discussed it,
sorted the card into groups by colour,
identified each figure by name, used the
pop-up market town boards for active
games, and played Memories and Happy
Families as suggested in the booklet.
Thank you Watton Library for all the
pleasure it gave her. I had to promise to hire
it for her next visit!
I'm Shrinking! Wednesday 4th April,
2:30pm to 4:30pm
Free family fun in the library for children
aged 7 and over. Create giant flowers and
insects from recycled materials. Buzz with
the bees, buckaroo with beetles. Write a
mini-beast song for the Insect Jive. Explore
the garden and it's inhabitants on a
miniature adventure. Follow the clues to
find the expand-o-cream to grow back to
your normal size! Booking essential. Please
call the library on 01953 881671 or pop in
to collect your free ticket. Children must be
accompanied by an adult.
Regular Library Events
Free IT Drop in Clinic, every Thursday
2.30pm to 4pm. A member of staff will be
available to give free informal advice on a
range of IT topics. Customers will be seen
on a first come, first served basis.
Tots Tales every Friday 10.30am to 11am.
Simple and fun stories and rhymes for pre-
school children and their parents/carers to
share.
Homework Club every Friday 3pm to
4.30pm. Need to get away from big bro or
sis? Need somewhere quiet to do some
homework? Then come to Homework
Club! There will be computers, books, and
a member of staff available to offer a little
bit of help if you get stuck!
Our Book Club is now full but we have a
waiting list and hope to start another group
soon. Please contact the library on 01953
881671 if you are interested in a free,
friendly day time book club, taking place in
the library once a month.
Events, Shrinking Children and
Book Reading Cats at Watton Library!
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NHS Summary Care Record Your emergency care summary
The NHS is introducing a new electronic record called the Summary Care Record (SCR), which will be used to support your emergency care. Almost 20% of patients in the NHS Norfolk area now have an SCR. As the phased
national roll-out continues, over 139,000 have been created in the NHS Norfolk area so far and more than 9 Million across England.
About Summary Care Records
The Summary Care Record will give healthcare staff faster, easier access to essential information about you, to help provide you with safe treatment when you need care in an emergency or when your GP practice is closed. It will contain important information about any medicines you are taking, allergies you suffer from and any bad reactions to medicine
that you have had.
What are my choices?
If you choose to have a SCR, you do not need to do anything.
If you choose not to have a SCR, you need to let your GP practice know by filling in and returning an opt-out form. You can obtain an
opt out form from your surgery or by contacting the Summary Care Record Information Line on 0300 123 3020.
Whatever you choose - you can change your mind at anytime. You will need to let your GP practice know.
Children and the Summary Care Record
Children under 16 will automatically get a SCR created for them unless a parent or guardian decides to ‘opt out’ on their behalf.
Where can I get more information?
Phone the Summary Care Record Information Line on 0300 123 3020;
Visit www.nhscarerecords.nhs.uk or
Contact NHS Norfolk Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) Monday - Friday from 9am to 5pm, on 0800 587 4132 or email [email protected]
For a list of practices that have already uploaded within NHS Norfolk please visit our website www.norfolk.nhs.uk/summary-care-records
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COFFEE MORNING
Moat Farm Lodge, Cressingham Road, Ashill
10.30am onwards Tuesday, 17th April
in aid of Jubilee Fund and Teenage Cancer Trust
Bric-a-Brac, Raffle, Bring & Buy
This is a big year for us as we have
officially since the signing of the
Charter on February 14th 1987 in
Weeze and March 14th 1987 in
Watton been Twinned with our Twin
Town in Germany for 25 years.
During this time we have seen many
changes both here and in Weeze.
There have been very interesting,
educationally cultural, very happy,
fun times. We have seen our children
grow into adults and have families of
their own and inevitably we have had
some very sad times due to loss of
some of our and their members
through illness and old age during
this time. From the 25th to 29th May
we start our 25th Anniversary
Celebrations weekend,
There are 67 people arriving from
Weeze by coach, some of these will
be the Weeze Tambour Band who
will be playing several times during
the visit. Wayland Chamber of
Commerce are sponsoring The Best
Dressed Window Display there will
be 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize Trophies for
the winners, we have leaflet dropped
and spoken to all the shops and
businesses in Watton and have had a
very positive reaction. If by any
chance we missed you out or you
were closed during this time and you
wish to participate you can pick up a
leaflet from Alison in The Village
Florist.
The celebrations will start on
Saturday 26th May with an Official
Welcome to the Burgermeister of
Weeze Uli Francken and to our
Partnerschaft friends from Weeze by
Watton Town Mayor Michael
Wassell and Mayoress Jan. Wassell
also Watton Town Councillors and
Watton Twinning Association
members at the Watton Sports
Centre.
All non members of Twinning who
received an invitation to the
"OFFICIAL WELCOME" 11.30am
to 1.30pm Please note it is now being
held at the "SPORTS CENTRE" and
NOT at "WAYLAND HALL"
At 2pm a Church Service at St
Mary’s Church the Rev. Geoff.
Garrett will officiate with visiting
Clergy from Weeze.
In the evening a Celebration Dance
with Shinanikins and a Hog Roast
Sunday 27th May from 10am to 12
noon there will be a display of
photo’s etc. depicting some of the
history of Twinning over the years.
Our visitors really enjoy going to the
coast so Monday 28th May will be
spent at Wells Next the Sea and in
the evening an Open House Party.
Tuesday 29th they will be returning
to Weeze probably visiting a town or
city en-route ie: Cambridge,
Canterbury, Colchester etc.
In February we had our 25th
Anniversary Meal at Richmond Park
Golf Club attended by our honorary
guests Town Mayor Michael Wassell
and Mayoress Jan. Wassell almost all
of our members, it was a lovely
evening with an excellent meal.
Following rapidly after our
celebrations will be the Queens
Diamond Jubilee and the following
weekend will be Carnival Day on
10th June. We will soon be making
preparations for choosing the
Princess and her Attendants and
deciding which games to hold in the
High Street.
You can also see a lot more
information and pictures of several
events our Twinning Association
have been involved in and also a web
site of our twin town Weeze on the
following websites www.watton-
norfolk.org.uk & www.weeze.de
If you are interested in finding out
more or in joining our Twinning
Association, please don’t hesitate to
call me on 01953 883317 or by email
Margaret Devine (Chairman)
News from Watton Twinning Association
Hingham Library
Prepares to
Celebrate our
American
Connections Hingham library has been getting in
gear for the launch of Norfolk's
American Trail on 6th July, when we
celebrate Norfolk’s rich American and
Canadian connections, spanning 400
years. Events will be taking place all
over Norfolk until Thanksgiving Day
on 22nd November. We have already
welcomed children from both
Hingham and Swanton Morley
Primary Schools in to the library to
discover more about Hingham's
connections with America and also the
connection between Hingham and
Swanton Morley. We looked at old
photos and maps as well as trade
directories and histories of Hingham
and its links with Abraham Lincoln.
The children also looked round the
village and had a very enjoyable time
at the church. They will be designing
an exhibition which will be on show in
the village in the summer. The library
will also be celebrating with an
American themed Town Read and an
event for young people during October
half term, so look out for more details
nearer the time.
Watton
University of
The Third Age
(U3A) The Annual General Meeting was
held on Thursday 22nd March. A
full report on this meeting will be
published next month.
The Pub Luncheon Groups next
meeting is at the Kings Head at
North Elmham on Thursday 12th
April.
Wretham Lodge is the next venue
for the Garden Visit Group on
Monday 9th April (Easter
Monday) Please contact Susan on
01953 881373 for further
information.
The outing to The Waterside Inn at
Rollesby Broad including a wildlife
trip on the Broad by Electric
Launch on Wednesday 4th April
will depart the Queens Hall car
park at 10am. There are a few seats
still available at £20 per.
The next monthly meeting is on
Thursday 26th April at 2.00pm
when the speaker will be Barry
Gordon presenting “The Weird
and Wonderful World of the
Plant Kingdom”.
For further information on the
National U3A go to
www.u3a.org.
A new singing group has been
established in the Wayland area
following in the footsteps of the
Military Wives. The Rural Rock
Choir started in February 2012
after a group of friends and
acquaintances spotted the need
for something a bit different to
enjoy in their spare time.
Cheryl Clayton, one of the
founder members of the group,
said; “The success of the widely
publicised Military Wives Choir
captured the heart of the nation
and after speaking with friends it
seemed a logical idea to form our
own local group, so we did!”
Although still in its infancy the
group is already gathering
momentum at a rapid pace, with
their first public performance
booked for a Jubilee event in
Necton.
The group is jointly led by
several participants and has been
lucky enough to gain the help and
assistance of Singing Coach
Eddie Godden. Their main
objective is to have fun as Cheryl
explains; “That’s really what it’s
all about but the bonuses are that
it’s a brilliant way of meeting
new friends and improving your
singing voice too. Everybody
really enjoys it, it’s very
uplifting.”
There’s no pressure to perform
either - the group’s members
have varying levels of singing
ability and range from beginners
to professionals from all walks of
life.
Now that the group has
established firmly, they would
like to invite more interested
parties to join in the fun by
popping along to rehearsals to
find out more. These take place
on a Tuesday evening at the
Surge, St. Giles Street, Watton at
7.00pm. A small admission fee of
£1 is charged to cover the cost of
the venue and refreshments.
Rural Rock Choir will be
performing on Bank Holiday
Monday 4th of June at 2pm at
Necton Sports and Social club as
part of the village’s Jubilee
celebration and street party.
Rural Rock takes
off in Wayland
The Wayland News Page 8 Gardening
On Sunday the 11th March, Air
cadets from Watton’s 864
squadron led a large parade of Air
cadets around RAF Marham.
Sunday marked the annual
celebration of the formation of the
Air Cadets in 1941. Air Cadets
from Watton (864)Marham
(864DF), Kings Lynn (42F) ,
Downham Market (1018) and
Swaffham (1894) joined together
in the glorious sunshine at R.A.F.
Marham . Led by the drums of
Watton 864 squadron, a large
formation of cadets marched past
the station commander of the
frontline R.A.F. station.
Cadet Westwood said “It was
great marching past the station
commander at the front of all
these cadets, it was a great
feeling”
The afternoon culminated in a
chapel service led by one of the
stations Chaplains. The base
commander said the cadets
displayed integrity and respect
whilst carrying out their duties
and within the community, praise
indeed for the young cadets.
Bored of everyday life? Want to
try something new and exciting?
We here, at Watton Air Training
Corps offer a variety of new
exciting activities and
opportunities for young men and
women between the ages of 13-18
years of age. From simply
meeting new friends, to flying,
gliding, target shooting and much
more. We are a friendly open
Squadron always willing to meet
new people, such as you. There is
also a great opportunity for adults
from the age of 20 to join our
supportive team of adult
volunteers. If you wish to take a
look into the interesting life at
Watton Air Training Corps, feel
free to visit on a parade night. We
meet on Mondays and Wednesday
between 6:45pm and 9:30pm. If you
wish to get in contact please ring
this number: 01953 885531 during a
parade night or e-mail:
We really hope to see you soon!
864 helps celebrate ATC Sunday at RAF Marham
Wayland
Happy Circle As we had no meeting in February due to
weather conditions, most members were
present, plus one visitor.
We enjoyed an interesting talk by Geoff Ray
from Total Health Pharmacy about their work
providing us with our prescriptions and also
details of all the extra services which are
available.
Our speaker for April has to be reorganised and
as our June meeting falls on the second Bank
Holiday for the Queen's Jubilee Celebrations it
has been decided to arrange an outing later in
the month. Suggestions would be welcomed!
Talking
newspaper
seeks new
volunteers Link-Up, the Breckland talking newspaper
for people with sight problems and first
formed in 1984, is looking for some extra
volunteers.
Produced every fortnight at Thetford
Grammar School, the registered charity
sends out digital memory sticks to its
listeners around and outside Breckland
every fortnight.
With its annual meeting coming up, it is
looking for people willing to help out in
three main areas.
It needs a promotions officer with the task
of organising twice yearly supermarket
collections, producing publicity material and
generally keeping the organisation in the
public eye.
It needs a coordinator of volunteers, with
the task of ensuring there are sufficient
volunteers to help each fortnight.
And it is looking for someone to join its
team of editors, who work from home on a
rota to put together the script which is
recorded every fortnight.
If you are interested in any of these roles or
would like to help the talking newspaper in
any of a range of voluntary tasks, then call
chairman John Kitson on 01953 498 609 –
or come to Link-Up’s annual meeting, to be
held at Wereham House Hotel, White Hart
Street, Thetford on Thursday April 19th
(7.30pm).
Yes wait no longer, the Mayor’s
Mardle is back!
I want to thank the Vice
Chairman, Councillor Paul
Cooper, for his contribution last
month. I am sure that he will
continue the Mayor’s Mardle
when, all things being equal, he
takes over as Chairman of Watton
Town Council and Mayor of
Watton at the end of May.
I read with interest the article
concerning the Wayland
Luncheon Club in last month’s
edition. One thing that was
omitted by whomsoever wrote the
article was that Watton Town
Council provide funding in
support of the Luncheon Club
each year, and have done since its
inception. Residents have
contacted me, concerned that
Watton Town Council was no
longer prepared to support the
Luncheon Club as a result of
reading this article. This is not the
case, and perhaps should have
been made clearer in the article.
This year (2011/12) the amount of
funding provided by your Town
Council was equivalent to just
under £23,000. This is also in the
budget for 2012/13 and Watton
Town Council will continue to
provide this level of funding
during the next financial year.
Jan and I were pleased to be
invited to the annual dinner of the
Watton Twinning Association, in
this their 25th year, it was a very
pleasant evening indeed. The 25th
anniversary is being celebrated
over the weekend of the 25th –
28th May 2012, with a visit from
the residents of the twinned town
of Weeze Germany with a very
full program of events planned.
More details will be forthcoming
from the Twinning Association
nearer the time.
I am concerned to see that
mindless vandalism is still
prevalent in Watton. The latest
example of this is on the pathway
that leads from Norwich Road into
Tesco. Someone has gone along
and snapped off every tree that
was planted. Someone must have
seen this but no-one seems to want
to say anything. There also seems
to be a big increase in litter all
over the town, should residents not
have pride in the town in which
we live, and not deposit litter on
the ground, but either take it home,
or deposit it in the bins provided.
Watton is a great place to live in,
but is being spoilt by a small
minority; perhaps the majority can
exert some influence to prevent
this happening!
You will no doubt have seen
details of the proposed changes to
the Doctors Surgery‘s
appointment system. There is an
article elsewhere in this edition
detailing these amendments. A
number of people have expressed
concerns to me about these
changes. At the next full Watton
Town Council meeting (27th
March 2012 at 7pm) the Practice
Manager from the Surgery, Mary
Osborne, will explain these
changes more fully and take
questions from both Councillors
and members of the public. I
realise that the date of this meeting
coincides with the publication of
this edition, but this opportunity
was arranged at very short notice
(I am grateful to Mary for coming
along so promptly). I am
publicising this meeting as widely
as I can between now and the time
of the meeting, so hopefully all
those with an interest will attend.
If you could not attend and have
concerns please do not hesitate to
contact me.
I want to make everyone aware
that Watton Town Council gives
grants to town organizations for
specific activities and projects. We
have, in the past supported many
fine causes and I just wanted to
encourage applications for a
Watton Town Council grant.
Unfortunately we are not allowed
to give grants to individuals, and
naturally as this is public money,
certain rules do apply, for example
the organization must be based in
Watton. If your organization has a
project that could benefit from
some additional funding, then
please contact me or the town
clerk, Mrs. Jacqui Seal on 01953
881007.
Watton Town Council review
annually the contractors and
organisations that they use to
provide services, for example,
plumbers, electricians, builders,
cleaners etc. Anyone interested in
becoming one of Watton Town
Council providers of services
should contact the Town Clerk,
Mrs. Jacqui Seal, on 01953
881007 for more information.
Remember that all of Watton
Town Council meetings are open
to the public; they are held in
Wayland Hall. I would encourage
Watton residents to attend so that
they are more able to hold their
elected representatives to account.
If you can’t attend please do not
hesitate to contact me or any other
Town Councillor with your
concerns. Without your input we
cannot be sure that the decisions
that are made by the council
reflect the opinions of the majority
of the people of Watton. And that
is what you elected us to do!
Michael Wassell, Chairman
Watton Town Council
michael.wassell@wattontowncoun
cil.gov.uk
01953 882884
Mayor’s Mardle
Secretary David Allan, with
apologies for absence from
Chairman Rod Rumsby,
welcomed twenty three members
and guests to the Society’s 2012
AGM.
Minutes of the 2011 AGM were
read and approved. It was reported
that the membership numbers
were at a healthy level and it was
decided that the membership fee
would not be increased.
The election of officers proceeded
with proposals and acceptances
with four new members welcomed
on to the committee. It was agreed
that meetings would continue to
be held on the first Tuesday of
each month with no meeting in
December and January.
Next Meeting Tuesday 3rd April
7.30pm at Methwold Social Club;
Chris Lucas “Seen Through The
Fence”
New members & guests
welcomed. For more Information
Tel: 01842 879210 or visit our
Web Site
www.westnorfolkaviationsociety.
co.uk
West Norfolk Aviation Society
The Wayland News Page 9 Advertising
News The Wayland News Page 10
When we set the challenge to the
artists of a dragonfly exhibition
to launch the 2012 season of
exhibitions we were not at all
sure what response we would
receive – if any! So we awaited
the submission deadline with
considerable nervousness.
Clearly the dragonfly symbol has
always been important to us and
we did not want the concept of an
exhibition devoted to these
delightful insects to fall flat on its
face.
We need not have worried!
Dragonflies have emerged from the
artists’ studios in every shape and
size ranging from a 1 metre mosaic
to the most delicate silk paintings
and scarves. There are ceramics
and textiles and paintings in just
about every medium from 22
different artists, some old friends
and several new ones. It will be a
real feast for the senses!
The preview evening for this
exhibition which will also launch
the season will be held on April
13th from 7.00 – 8.30pm. We are
hoping that our honorary patron,
Peggy Spencer MBE will be able
to attend this special event.
Anyone who would like tickets for
this free event should contact
Susan on 01953 880205.
Call for Wayland’s
local artists
The Dragonfly Gallery would like
to invite our local artists to exhibit
in an exhibition dedicated to
Wayland Artists amateur and
professional, any medium.
Following on from the successful
Wayland Week in 2011 Jan & I
thought we would like again to
celebrate the work of our very
talented local artists of which there
are an abundance thankfully.
Dates are Saturday 28th April – Sat
5th May, opening times 10 – 4
Weekdays, and Saturday 10 – 1pm.
This exhibition will be totally
different from any other we
organise.
The set-up day will be Thursday
26th April you will turn up from
9.30 – 4pm with your pictures (we
are asking at this stage for you to
exhibit 6, but this may be less
depending on how many people turn
up) there are no entry forms to
complete, all we ask is that you pay
£2 per picture hanged and we ask for
25% commission on all sales.
We will provide hanging hooks,
you will need to bring with you a
list of your entered works and a
price list also cards to display
alongside your work EG: Title,
Medium. Price.
I’m sure you will have lots of
questions to ask regarding this
exhibition, so please do give me
a call or email me. Susan
Hollingworth 01953 880205
please be aware it will be first
come first served on the set -up
day, so let me know as early as
possible, just so I can gauge the
interest.
We do hope you will consider
entering this exhibition and look
forward to displaying your work in
the Dragonfly Gallery, Wayland
House, High St., Watton.
The Dragonfly Gallery A Celebration of Dragonflies
Scoulton Memories
On Saturday May 26th in
Scoulton Village Hall, in
conjunction with a Mere Walk
and BBQ, there will be a small
exhibition of photographs and
other memories of 20th Century
Jubilees and Coronations in the
village.
To prepare this exhibition,
members of the Village History
Group like to hear of any
memories, and see any
photographs or press cuttings of
the celebrations in Scoulton. If
you can help please contact Julia
Grover 483654, Margaret
Marham 483758 or Janet Parker
850368.
Pictured are Members of Scoulton Womens' Institute celebration the Queen's Silver Jubilee wearing the crowns made for a competition.. L to R: Christine Martin, Joan Szabo, Elizabeth Leverett, Alice Elvin, ? , ? ,
Joan Dolman, ? , Elsie Marham, Phoebe Poll, Lettie Lister. Scoulton WI closed in January 2009.
Clippers
for Heroes On Thursday 8th March a Help
for Heroes event took place at
Clippers of Watton from 8am
until 6.30pm. The proprietor,
Tracy Emmins decided to do this
event because her husband Karl,
who had served 23 years in the
RAF, was often deployed to
many areas of conflict. He had
completed operational tours of
duty in Kuwait, Iraq,
Afghanistan and many other
areas in the Middle East during
his time in the RAF. Tracy
charged only £5 for a haircut
with all her takings for the day
donated to the charity ‘Help for
Heroes’. Along with the money
from the street collections she
managed to raise a staggering
£1007.13. ‘I am absolutely
overwhelmed by the support
from the community of
Watton and I would like to
thank everyone who
contributed. It is for such a
wonderful cause and I know
the money will go to helping
rehabilitate our troops. I plan
to do it again next July and
see if I can get even more for
them.’
The day was run smoothly with
fresh tea, coffee and a cake 40"
in length made in the shape of
the Help for Heroes medal
offered to the customers as they
waited. ‘I would like to say a big
thank you to the guys who
helped on the day, my husband
Karl, Cpl Mark Kaberry and his
wife Nicola from RAF Marham,
Gavin White and Sam George
from the Watton Army Cadets
and Tammy Ward who kindly
made the cake on behalf of The
Willow House in Watton. I
would also like to thank my staff
Matthew Collyer and Kerry
Viccars who had to keep pace
with the amount of customers
coming through the door.’
Pictured are Tracy with Gavin
While (left) and Sam Ward from
Watton Army Cadets
News The Wayland News Page 11
On target for raising funds
for rhinos Dave Edwards of Saham Toney, who is running the London Marathon
again this year, would like to say a big “thank you” to all of those who
have supported him at three quizzes he has arranged since November at the
Wells Cole Community Centre. “I’ve already raised over £1,000.00 and
hope to beat my target of £1,500 My final fund-raising event is a Golf Day
on Saturday 14 April at Richmond Park Golf Club (please ring me on
881973 if you’d like to take part).”
Training is also going according to schedule. Apart from missing a couple
of runs during the very cold snowy weather earlier in the year, Dave is
slowly building up distances week by week. He is becoming a well-known
sight to residents of Ovington and Carbrooke as he pounds the country
roads around the villages. Marathon day in London
is a wonderful experience – whether you’re running
or just shouting encouragement. “The city takes on a
carnival atmosphere and everyone is so friendly and
supportive,” says Dave. “I’m really looking forward
to it.”
Dave is also accepting sponsorship via http://
uk.virginmoneygiving.com/davidedwards
All funds are being donated to “Save the Rhinos”
charity no. 1035072
Our first Jazz at the Queens Hall
session with DixieMix on March
9th was the best ever - in terms of
the quality of the music (gets
better every time, quite
remarkable), the numbers
attending (the highest yet), and
the proceeds to our charities fund
(£668, again, the highest yet).
Thank you to all our guests and
helpers. The next session will be
on Friday 26th October, which
will be DixieMix’s eighth
appearance at the Queens Hall..
As mentioned last month, we are
supporting a Quiz & Chips evening
to raise funds for Friends of
Chernobyl's Children (FoCC)
Breckland who are bringing
affected children to the area for a
therapeutic holiday. The quiz will
take place on Friday 13th April,
7.30pm, at the Wells Cole
Community Centre under the
guidance of Quizmaster Pat
Murphy. Teams of 4 are being
sought and application should be
made to Angela Martin on 01953
889669. The cost of entry is £7.50
per person, including fish & chip
supper (as supplied by Gary’s
Place).
We are pleased to announce we
have secured “Rave On” – a Buddy
Holly tribute group based in north
Suffolk – to give an afternoon
Diamond Jubilee family
performance on Sunday 3rd June in
the Queens Hall. The show will
commence at 3pm but doors will
open at 2pm with a bar and video
show. We are not treating this as a
fundraiser thus ticket prices are
being kept low, with junior
concessions. We do need to cover
costs and, obviously, any surplus
will be gratefully received into our
charities fund. Please see ad or our
website:
www.wattonrotary.org.uk - for
ticket information.
We hope to be at Carnival the
following Sunday with our popular
straw draw bottle stall, and the
following month another venture
will be a Tractor Run. This has
been resurrected from a few years
ago and will take place on 15th
July starting from Rtn Charles
Hewson’s facility at Scarning. The
run will start at 10.30am with a
break at a suitable venue half way
round the route for a Sunday Lunch
BBQ. Entry is by application form
available from Charles (01362
693041 or 07941 126977) or email
It has just been announced that the
Club’s RotaBoard Project has been
awarded a £400 grant from Rotary
Foundation funds. This sum added
to the individual and business
sponsorships already received
means that the funding for
something over half of our
RotaBoards has now been covered.
The RotaBoard project was fully
reported upon in The Wayland
News last October; we still need
more sponsors and a further full
report will be made in a future
edition of this paper.
STOP PRESS! At our meeting of 15th March it
was announced that our club had
received a bronze award for having
arranged the collection of monies
to fund 50 or more ShelterBoxes.
The award came as a complete
surprise; we are delighted and,
again, thank all the individuals,
organisations and schools who
have given so generously to
ShelterBox project.
Pictured are Watton Rotary
President Andrew Barwood and
Secretary Roy Challand holding the
ShelterBox Bronze Award Banner.
Rotary Roundup
FOGES Friends of Great
Ellingham School are holding a
TOP TO TOE PAMPER
EVENING as a fundraiser for the
school. It is to be held on
Wednesday 25th March, starting at
7pm through till 10pm, in the
school itself. The ticket price of
£10 includes two free treatments,
and if you are lucky enough to be
one of the first 50 people buying a
ticket, you will also receive a free
GOODIE BAG which you can
collect when you arrive on the
evening. The school promises to
be a great venue for this type of
event. The treatments on offer will
include massages, relaxation
techniques, health and beauty,
healing and predictions. You’ll be
spoilt for choice trying to decide
which treatments to have. When
you have chosen, you simply write
your name against an appointment
time that suits you. You must find
time, to visit the shopping stalls too.
There will be refreshments and
‘nibbles’ and a fantastic raffle. So,
come along, treat yourself, to an
evening of pampering.
Tickets are available from Jo Walsh
on 01953 452857 or email
Tickets are going fast so please
book early to avoid disappointment.
An Evening of Pampering
It’s been a long time coming,
but we are nearly there. At the
beginning of April the builders
will be handing back St. Mary’s
Church to us – and then all the
hard work starts! Once we are
able to get into church, there is a
lot to be done to get the church
back into order and ready to
conduct worship and host other
events
Since September we have been
’on the road’. Our thanks to all
who have hosted us at different
times: Watton Methodist
Church, St. John’s Ovington, St.
Nicholas Ashill, St. Peter and
St. Paul Carbrooke, St. George’s
Saham Toney, All Saints
Threxton, the Queen’s Hall and
The Watton Christian
Community Centre. This has
been an important experience as
we have worshipped alongside
our neighbours and in a variety
of different situations.
We will be holding an OPEN
WEEKEND, 21st – 22nd
APRIL. This is an open
invitation to all who wish to
come to look round on Saturday
and between services on
Sunday. Our 8am BCP Holy
Communion and 10am All Age
Worship will take place in
church.
The official rededication service
will take place at 6.30pm with
the Bishop of Norwich and there
is an open invitation to all. The
church will also be open
daytime during the following
week.
St. Mary’s Open Weekend
& Rededication Service
An excellent nights
training for all Caston Camera Club had a training session
scheduled for Tuesday the 6th March, this was to be
a training workshop for all members, from
beginners to the advanced, the theme being “getting
the most out of your camera”. The club were
somewhat taken aback with the number of members
who wanted to take part, so much so that the
evening was oversubscribed. Because of this the
club has had to now make it into two separate
evening sessions, the next on the 27th March. The
evening was an in depth one, with much to discuss
and demonstrate, stopping only briefly for a quick
cup of coffee or tea and a discussion with fellow
members, before starting the second part of the
evening. The evening finished leaving the
instructors with the feeling that it was a job well
done, especially as many on the members expressed
their gratitude for a great and stimulating evening.
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Norfolk Wildlife Trust
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Tuesday 17th April, 7.45pm-9.30pm. Local group review of the past year and Talk about Deer management by David Hooton.
Followed by raffle and refreshments. Venue ;Watton Christian Community Centre, High Street ,Watton. Cost : Members £2 Non-members £3
The Watton Society Talk Entrance fee is £1.50 for members and £2.50 for non members,
who are very welcome to attend. Contacts for more information on the Watton Society are John and Judy Kerr, 01953 882613.
Wednesday, April 18th 7.45 p.m. at the Christian Community Centre
Carol Haines 'Street Furniture' covering milestones, the origins of other roadside history such as direction and place name signs in
Norfolk, route numbering, etc.
By Rosalie Davis Gibb
. . . that Christians celebrated the
resurrection of Christ long before the
word ‘Easter’ was used, the celebration
being previously known as ‘Pascha’,
derived and linked to the Jewish
Passover? Pagan traditions give us the
word ‘Easter’. According to Bede, an
English monastic historian, the English
word Easter comes from ‘Eostre-
monath’, the Anglo-Saxon name for
the month of April. Pascha was most
often celebrated during the month of
Eostre-monath when English
Christians began calling it Easter. The
month of April, Eostre-monath, was
named after the Anglo-Saxon goddess,
Eostre. Rituals related to the goddess
Eostre focus on new beginnings,
rebirth and fertility, symbolized by
eggs and the hare, Easter eggs and the
Easter bunny respectively in modern
times.
Easter is often referred to as a
‘moveable feast’ as the date changes
every year, based on the lunar
calendar, falling any time between the
22nd of March and the 25th of April, but
always on the first Sunday following
the full moon (also known as the
Pachal Full Moon) after the 21st of
March. However, if the full moon
appears on a Sunday, then Easter will
be the following Sunday. And since
Shrove Tuesday always falls 47 days
before Easter Sunday, it could be any
time between the 3rd of February and
the 9th of March.
Shrove is derived from the old English
word ‘shrive’ meaning to confess. In
the Middle Ages people confessed
their sins on Shrove Tuesday in order
for them to be forgiven before the
onset of Lent. Pancakes were made
and eaten on Shrove Tuesday in order
to use up provisions that might be in
the store cupboard and were forbidden
during Lent, including fat, cream,
butter and eggs. In fact Shrove
Tuesday is known as Terca-feira gorda
in Brazil and Fettisdagen in Sweden,
both meaning Fat Tuesday. Mardi
Gras, celebrated in Catholic and
French-speaking parts of the United
States and also France means Grease
or Fat Tuesday and in Iceland the day
is known as Sprengidagur, meaning
Bursting Day!!! So presumably they
eat as much as they can, really
celebrating their last chance to indulge
themselves before the fasting of Lent!
The main day for eating pancakes in
France is Candlemas on the 2nd of
February, the day that Christ was
presented at the temple by his mother,
rather than on Shrove Tuesday.
Chandeleur, the French name for
Candlemas, comes from Chandelle,
meaning candle. The French custom of
preparing crepes for La Chandeleur
symbolizes wealth, health and good
crops for the following year, the colour
and shape of the pancake emulating
the sun, bursting upon the earth in all
its shining glory after the dark days of
winter.
In addition to feasts to use up
forbidden foods during Lent,
Shrovetide (four days from Saturday to
Tuesday) used to be celebrated with
much more enthusiasm than it is in
most parts these days, from sports,
games and dancing to high spirited
revelries. In Cornwall, on Nickanan
Night (as the eve of Shrove Tuesday
was called), boys ran riot, causing
mayhem by stealing door knockers,
removing and hiding gates, and
generally taking anything not locked
up! Even today, bizarre customs take
place around the country. In
Derbyshire, two teams, of around 100
men, women and children each, play
the maddest game of football
imaginable, over a two by three mile
‘playing field’ with the town of
Ashbourne in the centre! One team
consists of those born on the north side
of the Henmore river and the other
those born on the south side. The
origin has long been lost in the mists of
time but is thought to date back to
Elizabethan times, the earliest
reference being a poem written in
1683. In 1928 the then Prince of
Wales, later to become Edward VII
kicked off (or ‘turned up’) the ball
giving the event its title of the
Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide Football.
Prince Charles continued the Royal
tradition by ‘turning up’ the ball in
2003. And just in case the balls land in
the river Henmore, they’re filled with
cork!
Mardi Gras is still a 10-day celebration
in France, featuring street theatre,
concerts and parades with the revelers
disguising themselves with huge,
exotic masks. Parading a fat ox
through Paris to remind people they
were not allowed to eat meat during
Lent gave rise to the term Fat Tuesday.
And in case you need to know, Easter
Sunday this year falls on the 8th of
April, in 2013 on the 31st of March, in
2014 on the 20th of April and in 2015
on the 5th April.
The Saturday before Shrove Tuesday,
Shrove Saturday, used to be known as
Egg Saturday and the Sunday before
Shrove Tuesday was known as
Quinquagesima Sunday, the fiftieth
day before Easter.
But … Did You Know … the day
before Shrove Tuesday is traditionally
known as Collop Monday? Neither did
I until recently! But why so called?
Answer in the next issue.
Did you know . . .?
Watton & Wayland Visitor Centre
The Visitor Centre, in the Dragonfly
Gallery at Wayland House, has opened
for the season and we are pleased to
have some new volunteers on the
roster. The AGM of the Wayland
Tourism Association took place on
13th March: it was noted that we had
gained 4 more accommodation
businesses and that our finances (albeit
‘shoestring’) were in good shape. We
will continue with the same opening
hours as last year – they are: 10am-
4pm Monday to Friday, and 10am to
1pm on Saturdays & Public Holidays.
The telephone number of the Centre/
Gallery (when open) is 01953 880212.
There is a very full programme of
exhibitions from this month right
through to Christmas. Although the
Visitor Centre closes from the end of
September, our volunteers staff the
exhibitions thus until the end of the
year the Visitor Centre will be open
during exhibition periods. A 2012
Exhibition Programme is available in
the Centre, and all our other leaflets
have been updated. Further
information can be found on our
website –
www.wayland-tourism.org.uk
Councillors Chat With Cllr Keith Gilbert
Here we are again. It doesn’t seem like three
months since I last wrote my Councillor’s Chat.
Breckland has had a shared Chief Executive and
senior management team with South Holland
Council since April last year, saving Breckland
Council around £400,000 a year.
At the Breckland Full Council meeting on 9th
March it was agreed to extend this arrangement to
include Great Yarmouth Council. This should
bring further savings of around £100,000 This is
something I support, not only for the cost savings,
but also for the fact that all three councils can
learn from each other and improve the way they
work.
The big “buzz word” around local government at
the moment is “localism.” In the Coalition
Agreement of May 2010, David Cameron and
Nick Clegg declared “The time has come to
disperse power more widely in Britain today.”
Fine words, but what does it actually mean?
Along with other members of Breckland Council
I attended one of the training sessions they have
organised to try and understand it all. The trainer
started by asking whether there were any sceptics
in the room. Just about every hand went up. The
main measures in the Localism Act can be put
under four headings.
1 – new freedoms and flexibilities for local
government.
2 – new rights and powers for communities and
individuals.
3 – reform to make the planning system more
democratic and more effective.
4 – reform to ensure that decisions about housing
are taken locally.
So what does it mean to you and me? I have a
feeling that it can mean anything we want it to
mean. Now that is really sceptical. The second
heading, “new rights and powers for communities
and individuals” seems to me to be at the heart of
it all. We all know that the vast majority of people
will never get involved in local issues. The idea of
this act seems to be to try and involve them, but
will it work? I have my doubts.
I think it might give small pressure groups the
feeling that they can get their own way even if the
silent majority do not agree.
And what about individuals?
How much power would one person think they
have if they are a lone voice? So many questions.
Maybe you have an issue which you would like to
take forward. I am looking forward to have an
issue come forward to see how it will work in
practice. You can see a plain English guide to the
Localism Act at
www.communities.gov.uk/decentralisationguide
COME ON PEOPLE, GET SOMETHING
GOING AND TEST THE ACT.
An interesting thing came to light at the Scrutiny
Commission on the 15th March. In her report
about her portfolio, Lynda Turner, the Executive
Member for Localism, Community and
Environmental Services, told us that her
department was working on a scheme to no longer
supply new homes with free wheelie bins. In future
they would have to be supplied by the developer.
That came as a big surprise to us all, including the
Chairman, and there was a lot of concern about the
issue. Hopefully this will come to the Commission
to discuss fully before it is implemented, or not.
It was suggested that this responsibility could be
passed on to developers as a planning condition. I
immediately saw a problem. What about the many
planning applications which have been passed but
not yet built? If Breckland do not supply the bins
and there is no responsibility in place for the
developer to supply them, who will? It would
obviously become the responsibility of the
householder. And what will happen if they do not
buy bins? Interesting. It has been put forward as a
money saving measure, but personally I think that
it is a step too far. Refuse collection is probably the
most high profile service that Breckland supply.
To no longer supply the necessary bins can only
lead to problems.
As usual I look forward to receiving your thoughts
and comments on local issues. My contact details
are: 39 Merton Road, Watton, Norfolk, IP256BA
Telephone 01953 880172
Email [email protected]
The Wayland News Page 14 News
New CCTV camera
for Watton A temporary CCTV camera has been installed in Watton at the junction of
Norwich and Griston roads to help combat a recent spate of incidents in the
area.
Following reports of criminal damage and anti-social behaviour, Watton’s
CCTV Group consulted with residents in the area to find how many had
been affected by anti-social behaviour or criminal damage. Over half
(64%) said that they had been directly affected to some extent and all who
answered supported the installation of a temporary camera.
Lynda Turner, Breckland Council Executive
Member for Localism, Community and
Environmental Services said.
“We are working with the Police and local partners
to tackle anti-social behaviour in this area. Residents
can help and, if they spot trouble, they should report
incidents to the police and follow this up with a text
to Breckland’s CCTV control room”.
The Police can be contacted on 101, or 999 for
emergencies and the CCTV Control Room can be
texted on 07901 007575. Watton CCTV Group is
made up of representatives from the Police, District
and Town Councils, residents and businesses. For
more information about the work of the Group or for
information about the CCTV system, call Breckland
Council Community Safety Officer,Grahame Green
on 01362 656870 or email
grahame.green@breckland,gov.uk.
St. Peter & St. Paul's Church, Carbrooke, Presents
Heart and Music
A ten-piece choir from Milton Keynes singing Solos, Ensembles and Choruses from the World of Musical
Theatre, Folk, and Pop
Saturday April 28 7.30pm
Tickets £8 (Accompanied under 16's FREE) Available from Jan Godfrey at
Wayland House, Watton and at the door on the night
Proceeds to Carbrooke Church
The Ideal Home Show teamed up
with ABF The Soldiers’ Charity to
launch the appeal in 2010. The
appeal provides funding for much-
needed adaptations to the homes of
army veterans severely wounded
during service.
The appeal also addresses problems
such as homelessness and helps
families who can’t afford basics like
carpets and furniture.
So far the appeal has raised £250,000
of a target of £1,000,000.
One of the stars of the Show to be
introduced to the Royal guest was
David Pendry from Stow Bedon who
is one of SSAFA Norfolk’s success
major stories.
SSAFA Norfolk first heard about
David and his family in 2 years ago.
Since then SSAFA has worked with
him and many organisations to help
him achieve a near normal home life.
Thanks are due to Tim Bracken for
the DFG Application, Breckland
Council, Royal British Legion,
BLESMA, Peddar’s Way now
Flagship Housing, the District Nurses
who cared for him, West Norfolk
Carers, NNAB and friends and
neighbours who took up the gauntlet
with SSAFA to provide them with
the support they needed while the
problem of allocating appropriate
housing was on going.
As you can imagine, it has been a
long road travelled and a hard one for
David who is one of those people you
will never forget. In spite of the pain,
the confusion and, let’s face it, the
fear, he never stopped hoping, never
stopped smiling and never gave up.
And if you could have seen him that
day when he manoeuvred himself
and half a leg out of his wheel chair
on to the kitchen work surfaces and
painted the walls of his new kitchen
you would know exactly what I
mean.
But of course, behind every great
man there is an even greater woman.
His wife and carer was an astonishing
tower of strength, never thinking of
herself, determined to always be
there for David yet still facing up to
her responsibilities as a mum, a gran
and a carer.
Last month I wrote about short
breaks and respite care for the carers
and the cared for and David and his
family are a case in point. They
spoke to Royal British Legion who
provided short breaks for them to get
away from all the stresses and strains
of everyday.
Next up, David would like to go into
as many local schools as he can and
talk to as many young people as he
can about their Diabetes and the
importance of taking the medication
as prescribed.
So there you have it, all those £1
coins you have donated to SSAFA
Norfolk have helped an amazing man
and his family to have a proper life
together – and to look forward to a
night time cuddle!
If you would like to donate to
SSAFA Norfolk, or you would like
more information please ring 01 603
403322 (mornings only).
If you would like to donate to ideal
home for heroes please ring 08452 41
48 20 or visit
www.idealhomesforheroes.com
Ideal Homes for Heroes
By Edith Pleasance
Telephone hacking is not a new
scam. My dear old Mum
perfected the idea several years
ago. This is how it happened.
Throughout my childhood my
mother suffered deafness and
with four daughters to raise it
was not possible to have a
confidential relationship,
especially during our awkward
teenage years. Eventually some
friends of hers persuaded Mum
to invest in a deaf aid.
This consisted of a battery block,
about the size and weight of a
hardback book, which attached
to the waistband of her skirt.
From this a lead extended to an
instrument worn like a brooch
just below her shoulder, this was
the volume control attached by
means of another lead to an
earpiece. Our telephone resided
in the front room (or lounge)
where Mum had her favourite
armchair. To help with her lack
of hearing an extra receiver,
provided by the telephone
company, hung on a hook at the
‘phone.
The telephone would ring, one of
us girls would pick up as it could
be a girl or, more likely, a boy
friend calling. As soon as the
usual greeting was voiced we
would notice Mum’s hand fly to
her lapel to turn up the volume
wheel and listen in to what was
being said.
We used to chide her over this
but it was a habit she kept and,
thinking about it now, I am sure
I would have done the same with
my daughter had the occasion
arisen.
How many of our readers
remember grapenuts? To my
surprise I actually bought a
packet of this tasty breakfast
cereal recently in our local
supermarket.
I thought it had gone the way of
the many foods we enjoyed as
children. My particular memory,
as well as the delicious malt
taste, is of my Father singing,
what would nowadays be akin to
a television advert, praising its
qualities. So how, I wonder, did
that evolve? We didn’t have
wireless then and the
gramophone records were
unfettered by endless
advertisements, yet it definitely
had a tune and a few words that
went:-
‘If you have any of our
grapenuts and give your
neighbours none, you shan’t
have any of my grapenuts ‘til
your grapenuts are done’.
Reading the blurb on the packet I
see that they were introduced in
the USA in 1897. It’s good to
know that some food values have
survived.
Now, I would like to have a
word about ladies knickers, if the
gentlemen readers will pardon
the subject!
Our two local dress shops do not
sell these items anymore, so I
went into Norwich to the store
that boasts the sale worldwide of
ladies’ underwear. Having found
the department, now located in
the basement of the enhanced
premises, I searched among the
myriad of styles to find those I
favour.
Success! There were rails of the
garments in every size from
small to gigantic. Just one snag
though. I could only buy them in
pairs, i.e. two garments on each
hanger. That was all right, I
intended purchasing three or four
pairs of pants anyway. But
because each hanger contained
one flesh colour and one black I
would be unable to buy them
singly. ‘But I don’t wear black
undies’, I protested, ‘just let me
buy the light colours’.
That is not their policy; I would
have to accept knickers I did not
want! That evening I protested
on-line to the store, but the
requite was that these garments
had proved to be ‘A popular
line’.
So, it seems that M&S, for all
their advertising, are adopting
the stance of Henry T Ford when
he told his customers ‘You can
have any colour as long as it’s
black’!!
---o0o--- Edith Pleasance © 10.03.12
‘Phone Hacking
Letter to the Editor Thank you
I would like to thank everyone who helped me when
I fell at the bus stop on Monday, 12th March,
especially the lady on holiday from France. Your
help was much appreciated.
Many thanks. Marion Hiscocks.
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the Queens Hall Saturday 7th April at 9.30am to 2pm In aid of Macmillan Cancer
Watch out
England! Letter from Australia
by Chris O’Connor Watch out England, you are about to be
invaded by thousands of people who
don’t give a tinkers cuss about you and
are intent upon one thing – winning gold
and the glory that will go with it. Few of
them will achieve their goal but they will
use your country to prance on the
international stage and then leave you
like a lover abandoned. In the meantime
it will cost you dear taxpayer billions of
pounds and a disruption the likes of
which you have not seen since WW2.
In a past life I worked on the Sydney
2000 Olympic Games which at the time
were noted to be the best ever staged.
Indeed they were, but let us look at the
cost and the aftermath. Remember, we
are talking about dollar values that are
now over 12 years old.
In 2002, the Auditor-General of New
South Wales (of which Sydney is the
major city) reported that the Sydney
Games cost A$6.6 billion, with a net cost
to the public between A$1.7 and A$2.4
billion. It has been estimated that the
economic impact of the 2000 Olympics
was minimal and that at least A$2.1 billion
has been shaved from public consumption.
The tragedy of all this monetary outlay is
that economic growth was not stimulated
to a net benefit in the year 2000, and there
was no noticeable rush of tourists to
Australia or the many Olympic venues.
Bear in mind that whatever building has
gone up to provide a venue for an Olympic
event there is an multiplier effect and
current resources have to be redirected
from elsewhere: the building of a stadium
is at the expense of other public works
such as extensions to hospitals.
Equestrian centres, softball compounds
and man-made rapids are not particularly
useful beyond their immediate function.
I know of several Olympic venues that
were built at a cost of millions of dollars
that are either underutilised or not used at
all. In the years after the games,
infrastructure issues have been of growing
concern for many Australians, especially
those in the western suburbs of Sydney
where proposed new rail links are
estimated to cost in the same order of
magnitude as the public expenditure on the
games; in other words goodbye improved
public transport, hospitals and social
services for the foreseeable future.
Take the Equestrian Centre. Indeed take it
as far away as you can. Built on hundreds
of acres of prime land and costing in
excess of $30 million it is an underutilised
venue that was used for
just ten days during the
Olympics. Despite a
request for the Equestrian
Federation of Australia to
move its headquarters
from Melbourne to
Sydney nothing happened
and the major events now
take place 1000
kilometres away.
You will be surprised at
how much money has
been spent on your behalf without you
knowing it. There was one Olympic venue
that was way behind its completion
schedule and the event risked being
cancelled or held in a less superior arena.
Without a blink the government authorised
an additional six million dollars in
expenditure so that extra resources could
be brought in to finish it on time.
There is a cold hard reality to the
Olympic Games and it is quite simple:
the only people who really benefit from
the Games are the so called Olympic
Family who rake millions of dollars into
their own bank accounts; the businesses
that build the venues and for a very short
time the host city.
Beware, being a host city is not all roses.
The disruption is enormous, particularly
to the public who will have to forget
about their cars and take overcrowded
and often late public transport. London
will be invaded and every facility that
you take for granted such as transport,
hotels, police and ambulance services
will be stretched to the limit.
In Sydney major roads were closed so
that the Olympic family and other VIP’s
were able gain access to venues without
disruption. These were no ordinary roads
but major feeders of traffic into and out
of the city. Drivers attempting to get to
Sydney by car during the rush hour were
simply stopped in their tracks as some
unknown African Olympic delegate was
taken under full police escort to a Games
venue.
Mind you, Sydney, like London has one of
the most congested traffic systems in the
world and many of the major highways are
known by another name – Australia’s
biggest parking lots.
Mascot Airport – the main international
and domestic airport for Sydney –
managed to run efficiently but many who
tried to travel on business at the time
simply gave up because flights were
rescheduled or cancelled and priority, once
again was given to the Olympic family.
Don’t underestimate their self-importance.
Whole streets will be closed off so that
they can attend a cocktail party – all in the
name of security.
And then there was security. While I am
still forbidden to talk about the finer points
the budget blew out by millions of dollars;
police officers from around the nation were
drafted in to ensure everything went to
plan and there were no
disruptions. You can
only imagine the
multiplier effect of
taking police from one
area of the country to
another – eventually
something has to give
and it will probably be in
your local community
where resources are
stretched to the limit.
The Sydney Olympics
employed thousands of security guards, the
majority of whom were in the lower
intelligence bracket and had to be pulled
into line on frequent occasions by real
police officers. I distinctly remember one
guard who was searching a young woman
and placed his metal detector between her
legs with the comment “I bet you like
that.” Fortunately he did not last a second
longer but the damage had been done.
Remember too that the Sydney 2000
Olympic Games were prior to the horror of
9/11and the attack on the World Trade
Centre in New York. Heaven knows how
tight security is now.
In Sydney, police and army sniffer dogs
would search the main Olympic venue
three times a day and yes they would
find things it was better not to tell the
public about.
I also remember with some amusement a
briefing by the Colonel in charge of the
Australian SAS regiment. He was asked
when we could expect the men to arrive at
the Olympic site. With a wry smile he
informed us that they had been present for
the past six weeks. Where they hid, how
they went about their security activities
and where they slept and ate was all a
mystery and will remain so.
Mind you there was a lighter side to the
Olympics (at least it appealed to my dark
sense of humour). Saving the environment
was a key issue and given that the main
venue at Homebush Bay was built of a
toxic waste site there was always going to
be issues. Despite thousands of tons of clay
being used to cap the toxic waste it still
managed to seep out and there were
substantiated reports of deformed fish in
the nearby Parramatta River. One area was
home to a very rare and endangered frog
and on the closing night as the fireworks
heralded the end of the Games a stray
firework landed on the nearby grounds of
the frog and igniting a grass fire that
almost wiped them out. The government
had spent over millions appeasing the
‘greenies’ and it all went up in smoke.
Enjoy the Games but remember you will
have an empty hole in your stomach when
it is all over and wonder what all the fuss
was about. And keep this in mind; when
one journalist asked an Olympic official if
the Olympics would go on if venues were
not built on time he replied that ‘nothing
will stop the Games, it is too big an event’.
It will be a phollisiphical event.
Welcome to our
new Manager at
Watton Country
Market Following the Annual General Meeting
on 7th March Linda Riggles took on the
role of Market Manager. We are very
grateful to her for accepting this
responsibility and to Maureen Browne
for acting as Manager during the
difficult time following the sudden
retirement of Gill Buckley. Maureen will
be helping Linda as she takes on this
new role.
Margaret Enger was again elected
Chairman, Susan Luff Secretary and
Ruth Stapleton Treasurer.
April is the busiest month of the year for
our plant producers and we look forward
to a wide variety of vegetable plants,
flowers and small shrubs.
Baked goods, knitted goods, jams and
chutneys, fresh eggs, bags and cushions,
jewellery and greetings cards are always
available. Please come and see us
between 8.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. on any
Wednesday morning.
The Market is in the front hall at Watton
Christian Community Centre. The
Methodist ladies serve coffee in the rear
hall - if you want to leave any Market
purchases under the counter while you
go to have coffee we are happy to
provide this service for you. In the past it
has been particularly popular with plant
buyers.
Music and
Mardle in May St. Margaret's Church Breckles
NR17 1EW - Mat 7.30 pm. Come and join us for an evening with
Keith Skipper and Ian Prettyman who
will entertain us with humour, stories
and music in and about the Norfolk
dialect. Keith will visit Breckles as part
of his "Grand Tour" in 2012, to
celebrate 50 years as a Norfolk Scribe
and Mardler. Tickets £10 to include
refreshments, from Margaret Morfoot,
Tel. 01953 498286.
Beer and wine bar open from 7pm.
Good parking.
Proceeds for church funds.
The Wayland News Page 16 News
It’s that time of year again!
Although we are no longer
in the Yellow Book we are
pleased to able to open our
garden again on 6th May
from 2 to 5.30pm this year
to raise funds for St John
Ambulance. Much of the
money raised goes to the
Ashill Branch who provide a
valuable service in this part
of Norfolk. Some of the
money also goes to Head
Office to help maintain the
organisation nationally.
They rely on voluntary
contributions to keep going
and opening our garden is
one small way to assist them
to maintain an important
presence in many ways in
this area.
But for the day to be
successful we need visitors.
Last year the combined
income from the entrance
charge and teas came to
nearly £1000 and we are
grateful to those who visited
for their support.
The garden, for those who
have not visited before,
extends to nearly 13 acres.
It combines a walled garden,
kitchen garden, arboretum,
turf labyrinth, wild-flower
meadow, woodland garden
and two large ponds. There
is a lot to see. Teas are
served in the walled garden.
The core of the garden is a
collection of unusual trees
and shrubs which was
initiated in the early 70’s
and now comprises several
hundred specimens.
Included are a large number
of birch, crab apple, oak,
chestnut, lime, beech, rowan
and white-beam as well as
tulip trees, Indian bean trees,
and many others. Most were
planted before 2000 but new
trees are added when the
opportunity arises.
We hope that Trevor
Harrison of The Creake
Plant Centre will bring a
selection of plants for sale.
We have added a raised bed
recently to our age and the
current fashion!
The extensive display of
snowdrops, daffodils and
other spring flowers will be
over by May but the flowers
trees, shrubs and herbaceous
plants will more than
compensate.
The aim of the current
management is to enrich the
area by selecting species
which provide food, habitat
and protection for the huge
range of flora and fauna
found in this part of
Breckland, supported by
sympathetic and careful
routine maintenance.
The Ashill branch of St John
is a splendid group of people
and Diana and I are
delighted to welcome them
again this year; I hope that
you will help make the day a
huge financial success.
April can be a fickle month.
Traditionally we get showers
following March’s lion-like
departure. More often than not
we get a lovely sunny day that
encourages gardening followed
by a frosty night. I have found
that frost inevitably waits until
the blossom is on the fruit trees
and if that doesn’t finish it off a
sneaky refugee gale from
March comes in just when the
cherry blossom is in full cry.
Most of these conditions can be
dealt with. If a frost is forecast,
put out a bit of protection on
shrubs and fruit trees as far as is
practicable. A double layer of
fleece or even newspaper will
do the trick. Because of the
possible frosts don’t, whatever
you do, buy in bedding plants
unless you have a greenhouse. I
know they’re in the sheds and
the garden centres and look
very pretty. They have
protection there. Out in the cold
garden they won’t last long.
Keep the money in your pocket
until next month. If you really
want to spend it, buy some
general purpose fertiliser and
sprinkle it about in the borders
before plants really start to get
going when it’s difficult to get
near them. It’s best to wait until
the threat of frosts has gone to
weed and feed the lawn.
It has recently been announced
that we are to have a hosepipe
ban from 5th of this month.
There was a certain amount of
flannel in the announcement,
playing down the potential
huge fine - £1000 I think - and
a lot of dodging interviewers’
relevant questions regarding
repairs of leaks. The waste is
phenomenal in some areas.
Gardeners only use a tiny
percentage of water for their
crops and borders. Most of us
are water aware and wouldn’t
dream of watering grass. How
many golf courses, football
grounds, cricket pitches and
other recreational areas will not
suffer? I feel rather aggrieved
that we pay up front for a
service then get punished for
using it. Rant over! There are,
of course, ways of using water
twice. For instance if you take
baths don’t put too much
bubble or other chemicals in it
and the water can then be used
for the garden. Washing up
water that isn’t too greasy can
also be used. I did hear
someone recommend taking a
shower while standing in a
bowl to catch the water for re-
use. Sell tickets. The final one,
and probably the best if you can
manage it, is to collect the
water from the hot tap while
waiting for the hot water to
come through. This is probably
the best for use on crops as all
the other ‘grey’ water should be
used for flushing lavatories,
watering sturdy shrubs and
trees, car washing and other
uses that don’t involve delicate
plants. This means back to the
good old watering can but
there’s a gadget like a large bag
on the market that you put in a
wheelbarrow, then fill it with
water so you have a good
supply to fill the cans. If these
are strategically placed around
the garden it should make life a
lot easier. Mind you, I would
like to get my hands on the
genius who decided the day
before Good Friday was a good
one to restrict gardeners’ water
use. One last word (for now) on
the water subject, our local
horticultural society ‘s meetings
in April and June have very
relevant speakers‘ topics:
respectively drought tolerant
plants and grey water and
recycling within the garden.
Look out for notices.
Good Friday is traditionally the
day for planting out potatoes
and April is the month for
sowing seeds outside. This may
have been started in March but,
of course, it all depends on the
weather and the soil
temperature. The old
fashioned way was to drop the
undies and sit on the soil. If it
felt cold and uncomfortable
delay the seed sowing for a
few days. Then, presumably,
repeat the process. Not
something you should be
doing in the front garden in
daylight. It’s much better
either to invest in technology
(a soil thermometer) or just
put your forearm on the soil.
Fruit can be planted this
month, for example
strawberries; figs and
grapevines if you are really
ambitious. Strawberries are
easy, with lots of growing
methods. If you don’t have
room for a strawberry bed,
grow them in pots, hanging
baskets or specially developed
strawberry towers. These
methods also have advantages
when it comes to pest
avoidance, they’re easy to net
against birds and don’t get
dirty. I’m not much good at
this but it always seems worth
it even for a small crop.
Market or shop strawberries
just don’t taste quite the same
as those picked straight off
the plant on a sunny day.
Towards the end of the month
all those seeds you sowed
indoors will need to be pricked
out and hardened off. Every
year we all sow far more seeds
than we should but it’s so
wonderful to see what grows
out of those little grains of
brown dust. Hanging baskets
can be planted up this month if
you have a greenhouse or
conservatory. However, if you
use one or two for strawberries
these can go straight out.
Tomatoes of the ‘tumbling’
varieties, and now there are lots
of them for baskets, need to be
kept indoors for a little while.
These tomatoes have been a
huge success since their
introduction with ‘Tomato
Tumbler’ some years ago as
they are easy to grow in
containers and baskets and the
cherry size is popular,
particularly with children. The
best thing is that flavour wasn’t
sacrificed in pursuit of size and
appearance.
In the flower beds plant
perennials and dividing
perennials should be finished
this month. Don’t cut down
foliage of spring flowering
bulbs until at least six weeks
after the flowers have finished.
One idea I spotted was for
naturalised bulbs - mow round
the clump so that it looks like a
small wildlife area. It looked
better than leaving the whole
lawn to look scruffy until the
leaves are over. Hardy annuals
can be sown outside this month
and if you sowed any in
autumn these should be planted
out.
The really exciting things about
April are that strong whiff of
spring in the air and every time
you go outside or even look
through a window something
else has appeared. Some of
these will be unwelcome weeds
so remember, keep at it!
In your garden with Lotta Potts
Clermont House - Garden Opening in
Aid of St John Ambulance Funds
News The Wayland News Page 17
Replacing our original speaker because of
illness, Gary Moore, Treasurer of
Shipdham Fuchsia Society, stepped in to
give a talk on “The History and Growing
of Fuchsias” for our February meeting. His
wife Margaret kindly agreed to adjudicate
the Winter Photograph competition.
Gary outlined how he became involved in
growing fuchsias, from obtaining some
fuchsia cuttings in 1964 to put in the
greenhouse he had found at his new house
in Doncaster to being elected to the British
Fuchsia Society Committee over 30 years
later.
He explained how fuchsias came to
Europe from the French West Indies in the
seventeenth century from a French monk
originally searching for medicinal plants -
and was named after a Dr Fuchs. The
meeting was told of a story that the fuchsia
plant came to this country via a James Lee
who, seeing this exotic new plant at a
house in Wapping, London, offered the
owner eight guineas for it and promised
the first cutting in return. Apparently he
produced 300 cuttings and sold them from
a bench two at a time for a guinea each.
Some doubt this story and suggest that
James Lee may have “unofficially”
obtained the fuchsia from Kew Gardens!
The plant became very popular in the
nineteenth and early twentieth century as
table decorations in aristocratic houses
until the First World War. Today several
fuchsia nurseries are closing as garden
centres dominate sales of the plant.
Using a sample fuchsia plant, Gary urged
his audience not to give up on plants that,
at this time of the year, look dead; a finger
nail test for greenness in the stem often
confirms that a plant is still alive. He
recommended trimming and then spraying
the plant with tepid water to stimulate it
back into growth and then lying it on its
side. He demonstrated how to take fuchsia
cuttings and recommended placing them in
jiffy bags, small pre-watered balls of soil
contained in a net, ensuring the base of the
cutting is firmly surrounded by soil.
Stopping fuchsias by pinching out, he said,
should be done for every second or third
pair of leaves. The single flower plant will
flower 60 days after its last stop, a semi-
double plant 70 days after and a double
plant 80 days after.
Turning to pests and diseases, Gary
mentioned aphids, red spider mite, the vine
weevil and white fly but highlighted the
gallmite which had come from the
Channel Islands in 2007 and caused
swollen and twisted plants that had to be
burned to prevent the spread of the disease
and DEFRA informed. Botritis occurred
when ventilation was poor and fuchsia rust
could be controlled with diluted Listerine
mouthwash.
As for hardy fuchsias, he suggested cutting
back to within one inch of the ground in
late March. He stressed that such plants in
pots were not protected from frost.
During the second part of his talk Gary
showed a DVD of the August 1998
Fuchsia Festival at RHS Harlow Car,
Harrogate, celebrating the diamond
anniversary of the British Fuchsia Society.
Members were able to see a wide variety
of stunningly beautiful fuchsia plants.
Gary was warmly thanks for his excellent
and informative talk. His wife Margaret
awarded the Winter Photograph
competition prize to Peter Ewins from
several good entries. The Chairman, David
Green, concluded the meeting by
promoting the coach trip to Cambridge
Botanical Gardens on May 9th.
The next meeting is
on April 26th after
the Open Gardens
event which takes
place from 2.00pm
until 4.30pm.
Ashill and Holme Hale Garden Club
Peter Ewins receives his prize from Margaret Moore
Springtime has begun with us!
Why not come along to our
Spring Show on Saturday 31st
March 2012. The Village Hall
will be decorated with seasonal
flowers and domestic produce.
For members only, the hall will
open at 11.00am, last entries at
1.00pm, judging starting at
1.15pm. Doors will then be open
to all at 3.30pm where you can
relax with some tea and take time
witnessing what is likely to be a
spectacular show.
Another event which is popular
with members and non-members
alike is our ‘Annual Summer
Day Trip’.
On Thursday 5th July 2012, we
will be visiting:
BRESSINGHAM STEAM
MUSEUM AND GARDENS,
NEAR DISS.
We should arrive mid-day at
these unique gardens, renowned
worldwide for their horticultural
excellence, and privately owned
by the Bloom Family. Together
with four linking gardens there
are now 8,000 species and
varieties displayed in 17 acres.
Your visit can also include a visit
to the Garden Centre and the
sleek modern restaurant serving
homemade food. Some steam
train rides may be available at an
extra cost.
This visit replaces the one
published to Hindringham Hall,
which we regret is no longer
available. For your enjoyment
that day, there will also be
additional stop at ST
GEORGES DISTILLERY -
THE ENGLISH WHISKY
COMPANY AT HARLING.
A standard tour has been
arranged which should take
approximately an hour. The tour
should start with tea/coffee and a
video. I regret there are some
stairs to negotiate but you will
have the opportunity to see the
distilling floor and casking room
with the process explained. At
the end of the tour you will have
the chance to sample the
whiskies, spirits and liqueurs.
The total cost for the day will be:
Members - £20.00; Non
members - £24.00
If you are interested or require
additional information then
please contact: Belinda Ashman,
Publicity Officer. 01362 821442
Or Lavinia Rix, Chairperson:
01362 820349
Beetle Drive
Thursday 15th March saw our
annual social evening with Beetle
Drive and fish ‘n’ chip supper.
This is also the meeting where
we own up to the annual
challenge. This year members
were given a hyacinth bulb. So
there could be no ‘ringers’ the
colour was a secret. The idea
behind this annual challenge,
which is different from year to
year, is so we can all learn
something from our successes or
failures. My part was definite
failure. Still I now know why. I
planted the bulb too deeply in too
heavy a growing medium.
Garden soil in a small pot is not a
good idea. Most of those who
had brought failed bulbs had
done the same - the depth seemed
to be more important as some
were in much lighter compost.
The show was won by Geoff
Twelftree, Margaret Arnold was
second and there were four third
places to Pauline Rant, Peggy
Twelftree, Ralph Kinsley and
Robin Loveday. The reason for
this apparent mis-match is that
we don’t have a speaker to judge
the entries so the members ballot
for places.
The Beetle Drive descended into
the usual bedlam with one
confused soul shouting ‘Bingo‘.
You would not believe how
competitive a group of amateur
gardeners can be. Olympics? No
chance. Pauline Middleton beat
off all comers to win the Beetle
Drive with Colin Rant bringing
up the rear for the lowest score
prize.
Thanks once again to Gary from
Little Gary’s Plaice in Watton
who delivered delicious fish and
chips hot. I don’t know how he
does it.
Bradenham and District Horticultural Society
Church Times and News The Wayland News Page 18
Watton Churches Together St. Mary’s Church, Watton
1st, 3rd & 4th Wednesday at 9.30am Holy Communion, 2nd Wednesday
Morning Worship. Church Office opens Tues, Wed & Thurs 9am-1pm
Tel: 01953 881252 [email protected]
www.stmaryswatton.org
Sun 1st 8.00am Holy Communion, Church Room 7.00pm Informal Worship Colin Mackenzie Centre
Thur 5th 7.30pm Maundy Thursday Group Service
at St Nicholas’ Church, Ashill Fri 6th 10.30am Good Friday Silent Procession
from St Mary’s Church for 11.00am Service at The Methodist Church
Sun 8th 8.00am Holy Communion, Church Room
10.45am Easter Holy Communion at Watton Methodist Church
Sun 15th 8.00am Holy Communion, Church Room
10.00am Holy Communion, Watton CCC 7.00pm Informal Worship, Church Room
Sun 22nd 8.00am Holy Communion
10.00am All Age Worship
6.30pm Service of Rededication with
The Rt Rev’d Graham James, Bishop of Norwich
Sun 29th 8.00am Holy Communion 10.30am Group Service, Holy Communion
6.30pm Praise & Worship with Shine
7.00pm Informal Worship, Colin Mackenzie Centre
Watton Methodist Church Every Wednesday the Church is open for quiet reflection and prayer
between 10.00am & 12.00noon. It’s your quiet place. At 10.30 there is
a half-hour Midweek Service in the Large Vestry led by the Minister or a Church Member. www.wattonmethodist.btck.co.uk
Sun 1st 10.45am Rev B Winner
6.30pm Rev J Forsdyke Thur 5th 7.00pm Rev B Winner, Holy Communion
Fri 6th 10.30am Good Friday Walk of Witness from St Mary’s
Church for 11am Service at The Methodist Church Sun 8th 8.30am Rev B Winner, Holy Communion
10.45am Rev B Winner, Holy Communion
6.30pm Mr R Hompstead Sun 15th 10.45am Mr S Lynn
2.30pm Section Service at Gt. Ellingham
Sun 22nd 10.45am Miss J Woor 6.30pm Rev B Winner, Holy Communion
Sun 29th 10.45am Rev B Winner Women’s Anniversary Service
6.30pm Mrs S Greenaway
Roman Catholic Community Each Sat 5.30pm Mass at Watton Methodist Church
Sun 1st 8.30am Mass with Procession, Swaffham
10.30am Mass with Procession, Swaffham
Tues 3rd 9.30am Mass and Confession, Swaffham 7.00pm Passover Supper by ticket Parish Room Swaffham
Wed 4th 9.30am Mass and Confession, Swaffham
7.30pm Chrism Mass at St John’s Cathedral, Norwich Thur 5th 7.30pm Mass of The Lord’s Supper, Swaffham
Fri 6th 10.30am Children’s Station of the Cross, Swaffham
3.00pm Solomon Liturgy of the Passion, Swaffham Sat 7th No 5.30pm Service at Watton
8.30pm Easter Vigil and 1st Mass of Easter, Swaffham
Sun 8th 8.30am Mass at Swaffham 10.30am Mass at Swaffham
Pentecostal Church, Dereham Road, Watton Children have their own programme during the Sunday morning services
Sun 1st 10.30am Easter Egg Hunt Family Service Fri 6th 11.00am Good Friday Service
Sun 8th 10.30am Easter Day Celebration
Sun 15th 10.30am The Importance of Open Doors - Omnipresent
Sun 22nd 10.30am The Importance of Open Doors - Omniscient
Sun 29th 10.30am The Importance of Open Doors - Opportunities
6.00pm Prayer Meeting
St. Nicholas’ Church, Ashill Tuesdays at 10.00am Said Holy Communion
Sun 1st 9.30am Lay Led Morning Worship
Tues 3rd 7.30pm Holy Communion Thur 5th 7.30pm Maundy Thursday Group Service
Fri 6th 2.00pm Good Friday Meditation
Sun 8th 9.30am Easter Holy Communion Sun 15th 9.30am All Age Worship
Sun 22nd 9.30am Holy Communion
St. George’s Church, Saham Toney Fri 6th 10.00am Procession of Witness leaves Wells Cole CC for10.30am Good Friday Meditation Service
Sat 7th 7.30pm Easter Eve Group Service of Light
Sun 8th 11.00am Easter Holy Communion Sun 15th 11.00am All Age Worship
Sun 22nd 11.00am Holy Communion
S.S. Peter & Paul’s Church, Carbrooke Sun 1st 10.30am Group Service of Holy Communion
Wed 4th 7.30pm Holy Communion Fri 6th 2.00pm Good Friday Meditation
Sun 8th 10.30am Easter Holy Communion
Sun 15th 10.30am All Age Worship Sun 22nd 10.30am Lay Led Morning Worship
St John the Evangelist Church, Ovington Mon 2nd 7.30pm Holy Communion
Sun 8th 9.30am Easter Holy Communion
Breckles, Caston, Great Hockham,
Griston, Merton, Stow Bedon,
Thompson
Worship Calendar for April
Sunday 1st April - Palm Sunday
10:30 am United Holy Communion Stow Bedon
Holy Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - 2nd to 4th April
7:00 pm Compline Gt. Hockham
Maundy Thursday - 5th April
7:00 pm Commemoration of Institution of the Lord’s
Supper (Holy Communion) Gt. Hockham
Good Friday - 6th April
10-12am Messy Church Gt. Hockham
Creative activities for children aged 4 to 11 and
their families, brief worship, refreshments
12-3pm Seven Churches Pilgrimage
12:00 Thompson, 12:20 Merton, 12:40 Griston,
13:00 Bring your packed lunch to the Rectory;
13:45 Caston; 14:05 Stow Bedon;
14:25 Breckles; 14:45 Great Hockham
3 pm Gt. Hockham church open for meditation, prayer
(Last station of pilgrimage)
Holy Saturday - 7th April
8:00 pm Service of light on the Eve of Easter Breckles
Easter Sunday - 8th April
9:00 am Holy Communion (BCP) Merton
10:30 am United Holy Communion Griston
Sunday 15th April - Second Sunday of Easter
9:00 am Matins (BCP) Gt. Hockham
10:30 am United Holy Communion Thompson
Sunday 22nd April - Third Sunday of Easter
9:00 am Holy Communion (BCP) Merton
10:30 am United Holy Communion Breckles
Sunday 29th April - Fourth Sunday of Easter
10:30 am United Holy Communion Caston
Sunday 6th May - Fifth Sunday of Easter
10:30 am United Holy Communion Gt. Hockham
Wednesday Pram Services Every Wednesday at 10:15 am
4th and 11th April at Chase Farm, Caston
18th and 25th in Caston Primary School Hall
For those with children aged 0-5
Short Communion, kiddies’ Christian songs; social & play time
‘The WAY’ Youth Group (ages 11+)
15th and 22nd April, 7-8:00 pm, Rectory
Enquiries: The Revd. Bob Nichols: Tel.: (01953) 483222;
Email: [email protected]
All Saints Church, Threxton
Easter Sunday April 8th at 10am Everyone Welcome
SUNDAY AFTERNOON TEAS Hosted by St. Mary’s Church in April
Sunday 15th April at Watton Christian Community Centre
2.30pm until 4pm Brighten up a Sunday Afternoon by joining
us, a warm welcome awaits you and your friends.
Watton Bereavement Support Group April Programme
Wed 4th April 2pm Meeting Tea and Chat at Watton CCC
Mon 16th April 12 for 12.30pm Lunch at Griston W& H
Easter!! Thought for the Month by Fr Michael Johnstone
Phew!! What a relief. An extra-long weekend!
An away day? A trip to Majorca? A time with the family.?
Why is there all this jolicking? Why is there a holiday at this time
of year … and never on the same date, to boot!
What have eggs, and lambs, and daffodils, and catkins got to do
with it, anyway? Is it just because it’s Spring? No. it can’t be
because the Spring Bank Holiday is at the beginning of May.
And certainly, it’s not just because it’s Spring. On the contrary, it
has to do with the very reality of our existence.
Let’s think about it: I am alive because my parents were alive.
They were alive because of ………… go back to the beginning of
life: because God gave us a share in His existence.
God is LIFE. And because He is LIFE, He is also LOVE, and
needs to share that love with others. So in His Love He shared His
life with us.
But Humans prefer their own life to God’s love. Each turns away
from Him. Each thinks “I am more important than anyone else …
even my Creator”.
So each ceases to have God’s Life.
Only One has remained true to His Father’s Life and Love. God’s
Son, who came to live with us and show us how fully-human
beings could and should live.
And human beings rejected - and still reject - Him. But He is as
great as His Father. For He, too, is God.
When arrogant human beings crucified Him, His innocence, love
and power overcame the death – death that had been created by,
and is inherent, in humans. And He brought a new form of life – a
new creation.
His new, total, innocent, eternal Life is called RESURRECTION.
Easter is Resurrection!
Resurrection - New Life - is symbolised by the egg, by the hopping
newly-born bunny, by the vibrant catkin after the dead winter, by the
glowing daffodil springing up from the drear dull bulb.
So we rejoice. We celebrate. We have a Festival. A holiday.
Christ is Risen! Christ is alive!
And we who re-born into His life-giving Spring of Baptismal
water share in His New Life.
Should we not rejoice? Should we not Holiday?
For we know we will live, not just until death. But into eternity -
with Christ in God.
Samaritans Purse If you have taken part in the Christmas Shoe Box filling for the
Samaritans Purse, then you will be interested to learn of the
Watton & District Trefoil Guild special meeting at the Watton
Christian Community Centre at 7.30pm on April 19th for a talk by
a Samaritans Purse voluntary co-ordinator Marilyn Coates.
You are welcome to come and learn how the boxes are received
by children overseas and to share your experiences with others.
Di Pengelley – local co-ordinator 882646.
Saham Hills Methodist Church Coffee Morning April 5th Hot Cross Bun Day 10am - 12Noon
News The Wayland News Page 19
Inner Wheel Club of Watton
In February members of Watton Inner Wheel, together with
their husbands/partners, went bowling at Strikes in Dereham.
The two stars of the event were Pauline Baldry and Ann
Akister. In spite of this the men beat the ladies. Ann and
Richard Akister won the individual Ladies’ and Men’s
competitions.
The Lunchtime Concert “Seriously Saxy” with four
saxophone players was very successful with a large audience.
£374.81 plus £150 from the “Water to Wine” raffle was
raised for Inner Wheel Charities.
Inner Wheel Members have had a collection at their monthly
meetings from July to February, in order to raise funds for
The Benjamin Foundation. £157.80 was raised by asking
members to contribute, for example in October 5p for each
scarf in their home; while in February it was 10p for each
handbag they owned!
The Benjamin Foundation does a considerable amount of
work in the community to assist young people up to the age
of 25 with their problems. They work with District and
Borough Councils, and Housing Associations to
accommodate those who are homeless. Their teams provide
“drop in” centres, pre and after school care, holiday clubs and
much more. Another aspect of the charity is “Restore” which
recycles furniture and white goods to sell at bargain prices, or
free to those in real need. Not only does this divert from
landfill but can also provide work experience and training.
Our president Stella Leonard, chose this charity as her charity
for the year, knowing how it relies on its volunteers and
charitable donations in order to function.
The photograph shows President Stella Leonard
presenting the cheque for £157.80 to Claire Reynolds
from The Benjamin Foundation. Pam Challand
Once again we are working on Project
Linus quilts with a very productive day
workshop held on the 23rd February
and another planned for 26th March.
Members continue to complete most of
these items at home and several were
brought to the latest meeting on 13th
March. We purchase new fabric with
money raised from donations, the Bag
Draw and sales at our annual
exhibition, this year on the 12th-19th
May at the Dragonfly Gallery in
Watton. Whilst we do welcome gifts
of fabric this must be unused, 100%
cotton preferably patchwork weight.
Pieces must be at least a Fat Quarter in
size, yes more jargon following last
month’s explanation of our group title.
For the uninitiated a fat quarter is
approximately 22”x18”, we have not
‘gone metric’ as most of our materials
and equipment come from the USA.
The latter sticks with imperial
measures, there is definitely an irony
there following 1776 but I haven’t
quite worked out a suitable punch line.
On 27th March there will be a
demonstration of Heart Wreaths,
which may be made with Christmas
fabric for those who like to prepare
well ahead, it is a matter of personal
choice and taste. Fabric requirements
will be posted on the Blog as usual.
Following last month’s demonstration
a positive tree full of fabric pears in a
variety of designs appeared at the most
recent meeting. Anybody with a
pattern for a partridge?
On 24th April we will be learning how
to make machined fabric boxes. On the
26thApril there will be another day
workshop with Amanda Hall from
Monkey Buttons. Some members will
be finishing the bags started last year
whilst the better organised will be
beginning a new project in the form of
another bag or a wall hanging.
For further information check our Blog
on http://htsqgroup.blogspot.com
or ring Jane on 01953 884215.
Hackers, Tackers & Stuffers
Our March meeting was a shorter
Coffee & Chat get together, because
we had our annual lunch date that day.
This was organized and arranged, with
great expertise, by Shirley one of our
lovely members. We thank her very
much. Rod and John scrubbed up so
well, they were almost unrecognizable
- until they spoke!!
At our next meeting on April 16th, (a
week later than usual because of Easter
Monday), we have for our speaker Jane
Little, a Diabetic Dietician from Kings
Lynn. Jane is making a return visit to
us at both her and our request. All
welcome. As usual we will be meeting
at the Pentecostal Church, whom we
thank for the use of their facilities, at
10.15am.
If you are a Diabetic, or care for
someone who is, you will be assured of
a warm welcome if you would like to
attend any of our meetings. Please
phone Helen, 01953 884718, for
further details.
Diabetes UK Meeeting
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WAYLAND EVENTS DIARY
April Mon 2nd Ashill C.C. A.G.M. 7.30pm All Welcome
Tue 3rd Ashill W.I. Prize Bingo Eyes Down 7.30pm. All Welcome
Thurs 5th Coffee Morning Saham Hills Meth. Church. 10 - 12
Hot Cross Bun day.
Sat 7th Coffee and Crafts at the Queens Hall 9.30 for Macmillan
Tue 10th Ashill C.C. Cash Bingo Eyes Down 7.30pm All Welcome
Fri 13th West End Waiters in Concert 7pm Watton CCC
Fri 13th Quiz and Chips at Wells CCC, Friends of Chernobyl’s
Children Teams of four ring 01953 889669
Sat 14th Charity Golf Day at RPGC See ad.
Tues 17th 7.45 NWT Talk Deer management. Watton CCC
Weds 18th Watton Soc. Talk 7.45pm Street Furniture See Ad.
Sat 28th Heart & Music at SS Peter & Paul’s Carbrooke. 7.30pm
10 Piece Choir from Milton Keynes Tickets £8 See ad.
May Tues 15th. 7.45 NWT Talk The Warrens of Breckland.Watton CCC
June Sun 3rd Rave On Buddy Holly and the Crickets Tribute See ad
Richmond
Park Golf
Club
Ladies
Section Margaret held a 'Yellow Devil'
competition for her chosen charity,
Thalia Theatre Company for people
with learning disabilities and was
pleased to collect the sum of £153.
Julie Ellis was the winner on the day.
In comparison to last year we have
been relatively lucky with the weather
this winter except none of us ventured
out for the March Medal, as on cue,
the heavens opened!
However, we had better luck on
March 12th as we set out into the
great foggy unknown for the
Coronation Foursomes. The winners
were Julie Ellis & Leslie Matthews
with 33pts. Congratulations and good
luck to them in the next round.
We are a friendly bunch, always
looking to increase our numbers, so if
you are looking for a new club, you
would be very welcome to join us at
Saham Road, Watton. Phone 01953
881803 or email
[email protected] for details.
Right: Jan Bone receiving her
English Women's Golf Association
Regional Medal Certificate from
Margaret Broadbent, Richmond
Park Golf Club's Lady Captain.
“The Best In Country Music” 8 ‘til late
Harling Bowls Club
offering free lessons East Harling Bowls Club is offering a series of FREE INFORMAL
LESSONS on our outside bowling green to anyone (of any age) interested in
this popular national sport, which is easy to learn, friendly and sociable.
The first lesson will begin at 5.30 pm on Saturday 5 May. Bowls will be
provided, but please wear soft, flat soled shoes.
Please ring either Keith on 01953 888494 or Pauline on 01953 717275, for
further details, or just turn up at the clubhouse in Church Road, East Harling
(opposite the church) on 5 May at 5.30 pm. We look forward to seeing you.
Carbrooke Sequence Dance Club
We meet every Thursday from 8pm to 10pm at Carbrooke village hall Admission is £2 (first time free) and includes some tuition
For details contact Brian Wells 01603 412809
Watton Ballroom
Dancing Association
Queen’s Hall, Watton
8 to 11.00
Admission £3.50
Saturday 7th April
Saturday 5th May
Mike 01953 882799
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