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com Issue Number 216 - November 2014

Christmas Shop
Open most days 9am to 4pm
42 Norwich Road, Watton
Everything for Christmas
Bargains Galore
Supporting East Anglian Air Ambulance
The Westfield Heroes
The children at Watton Westfield Infant
and Nursery School have all enjoyed
Heroes Week which has finished just
before half-term with all children coming
to school dressed as their hero! We have
had comic book superheroes, Disney
characters, doctors, nurses, fire fighters and
soldiers to name but a few! Pictured are
some of Miss Thomas Reception class.
Lt. Cressingham's
Autumn Fayre
Come to Little Cressingham on Saturday
1st November for your early Christmas
shopping at St. Andrews Church any time
from 10am 1pm
Stalls: Cakes and Bakes; Plants and
Preserves; Beeswax Candles, Honey and
other Gifts from the Garden; Jewellery and
scarves; Books; Paintings and Patchwork;
Cards; Bric a brac; Unusual gifts and toys.
Free Admission and Free Prize Draw ticket
with every coffee/tea purchased.
All visitors are welcome to browse and chat
over a cup of coffee/ tea and a cake in the
unique surroundings of a beautiful half
ruined church!
Remembrance

The Royal British Legion would like to
invite residents of Watton and District to
the following events to mark the period
of Remembrance 2014.
Saturday 8 November laying of
crosses at the Commonwealth War
Graves at St Marys Church, Watton
from 12 noon. Cadets from Watton Air
Training Corps and Army Cadet Force
will place poppy crosses on each of the
Commonwealth War Graves in the
churchyard. This is a poignant ceremony
where the youth of today pay their
respects to the fallen of the past.
Sunday 9 November Remembrance
Day laying of wreaths at Watton War
Memorial, Thetford Road from 2.30pm,
followed by a Service of Remembrance
at St Marys Church, Watton.
Representatives from Wayland Council,
the Armed Forces, civic and youth
organisations have been invited to lay
wreaths at the War Memorial to honour
those who made their sacrifice in the
defence of our country. This will be
followed by a procession to St Marys
Church for a service at 3.00pm led by
Rev Gerry Foster.
Tuesday 11 November Armistice
Day ceremony at Chaston Place, Watton
at 11.00 am to mark the anniversary of
the cessation of the Great War with a
two minute silence.
In addition, the annual Poppy Appeal
will take place between 25 October and
8 November.
A number of collecting boxes have been
distributed to various points in Watton
and surrounding villages, you will see
collectors on Watton High Street on
Saturdays 1 and 8 November and
Wednesday 5 November and there will
be a table in the foyer of Tesco
Superstore on various days during the
period of remembrance.
For more information about the work of
The Royal British Legion please see
http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/
Facebook : Watton Royal British Legion
Twitter : @WattonPoppy
Hilary.athey.wattonpoppies@gmail.com
Tel 07909 647756.
We Will Remember Them.
The Wayland Players are
commemorating the centenary of the
start of WW1 through drama, music and
poetry with their production Keep the
Homes Fires Burning.
The large cast, which features members
old and new are in the final days of
rehearsal for this diverse and interesting
programme. The audience will be
transported to 1914 where the music of
the day will form a backdrop to two, one
act plays and a vignette featuring letters
to and from soldiers and their families
alongside poetry of the day.
June Kay and Wendy Collins Co-
Directors said the cast and crew have
done a wonderful job; the outcome of
(Continued on page 2)
Wayland Players pay their
tribute to the Great War
The Wayland News Page 2 November 2014
A weight-loss expert from Watton has won a
brilliant bronze award for the exceptional work she
does in helping 200 people in the area to lose
weight every week.
Naomi, who runs the Watton Slimming World
groups, has been given the Bronze status by the
national slimming club because of her success in
supporting local slimmers to reach their dream
weights, improve their health and change their
lives. The accolade is awarded to Slimming World
Consultants who successfully build a vibrant and
dynamic group of around 50 members, and when
the service they provide is so good that members
keep coming week after week because theyre
losing weight beautifully and wouldnt miss their
weekly group for anything. Its the 2nd time Naomi
has been awarded the prize since becoming a
Consultant in July 2013
She says: "I am delighted to have received the
Bronze award again on behalf of the Watton
Morning group. I feel passionately about helping
people to transform their lives by losing weight in
the same way that I did when I lost 3st with
Slimming World in 2010. Losing weight made me
feel happier and healthier and gave me so much
more confidence. I became a Consultant because I
wanted to share that feeling and help other people
to achieve the same success I had myself. Seeing
the members in my groups mums, dads,
grandmas and young people too reach their target
weight is so rewarding and receiving this award is
just the icing on the cake.
"This award belongs to the Watton Morning group
which has nearly 70 members. Theyre the ones
who make the group the success that they are, with
their fabulous commitment, the wonderful support
they give each other every week, and, obviously,
their impressive weight losses while following
Slimming Worlds Food Optimising eating plan.
"The Watton groups have really put healthy weight
loss on the map in Watton. Obesity is at record
levels everywhere, lots of people here are suffering
a range of weight-related health problems from
diabetes to heart problems and feelings of low self-
worth that impact on their working and personal
lives every day. So anything that helps people to
lose weight by adopting healthy eating habits and
becoming more active is making a difference
both to themselves and future generations of
children, too."
If Naomi continues her success, she could be in
the running for a Silver or even Gold award.
She says: "Im over the moon to have become a
Bronze Consultant and now Im going for Gold,
although I feel like Ive already struck gold I
have a healthy figure, a fabulous job that I
absolutely love and 200 great friends in the
members. Im very lucky and I truly believe I
have the best job in the world."
To join the Watton group, which is held every
Thursday at 9.30am, 5.30pm & 7.30pm at the
Watton Youth and Community Centre, either pop
along or give Naomi a call on 01842 763745
their hard work is an evening that
very much captures the atmosphere of
the time
Wendy added The commemoration
of World War 1, has attracted
significant interest both nationally
and locally; yes there is poignancy
but this is not an evening of sadness
or solemnity
The Players will be joined each
evening by members of the Royal
Norfolk Regiment Living History
Group who will be part of the
welcome team and may even be
tempted onto the stage. Audience
members are welcome to wave Union
Jacks and join in with songs which
are synonymous with the period.
Keep the Home Fires Burning will
run from Thursday 13 November until
Saturday 15th November. Tickets are
on sale at Adcocks, High St, Watton
or on-line at www.tinyticket.co.uk.
The Players will make a donation to
the royal British Legion Poppy
Appeal from ticket sales.
Pictured: Jenny Mann and Prue
Sawyer in rehearsal.
(Continued from page 1)
Polished performance wins
Naomi a Bronze award
Grand Christmas
Shopping
Opportunity
Why struggle with crowds and buses, wind and
rain when you can do your Christmas shopping in
comfort at a grand CHRISTMAS
EXTRAVAGANZA in the Christian Community
Centre on Saturday 22nd November from 9:30
1:30. All under one roof you can find stalls of
many different kinds. There will be Berry Good
Cakes Pamplemania Cosmetics Bargain Hunt
On the (Book) Shelf Christmas Corner Craft
Den The Food Haul Creative Cards Treasure
Chest and the Chocolate Mountain. Pit your wits
in a number of different competitions and try to
win exciting seasonal prizes and then relax in
Bobs Caff with a hot drink and some tasty home
made refreshments. In addition, Bacon Butties will
be available for those who missed breakfast in their
hasty quest for bargains, and a delicious Hog roast
will be on offer at lunchtime( along with filled rolls
and jacket potatoes).
This really is a special, not-to-be-missed event!
Come and see for yourselves!
November 2014 The Wayland News Page 3
The Charity Friends of Chernobyls Children
brought 10 youngest from Belarus for a month
respite during September/ October. During the
visit the children experience very new and
magical experiences, including an afternoon at
Eden Meadows Riding School of Rocklands
Attleborough.
Stuart and his team gave the children a
wonderful time. First the children were fitted
out with safety helmets and were told a few
rules that they must abide by when around
horses.
They split the children into two groups, group
one was shown how to care for horses and the
children really loved grooming them and
learning each horses name.
The second group mounted up on the horses, a
lot of laugher was heard, The children was so
excited to be able to ride for the first time in
their lives. They rode into the indoor arena and
Stuart and his team put them through their
paces, after the riding lesson was over the
groups change over, so that all the children
shared the same experience.
FOCC would like to say a BIG Thank You
Very Much to Stuart and his team for a truly
great afternoon.
Children from Belarus have had a
wonderful time in Norfolk this year
At-risk people
urged to have free
NHS flu jab

Each winter tens of thousands are
hospitalized because of flu. For most
healthy people, flu is an unpleasant but
usually self-limiting disease with recovery
taking up to a week. However, for older
people, the very young, pregnant women
and those with a health condition (in
particular chronic respiratory conditions
such as asthma, diabetes or heart disease or
those with a weakened immune system),
these groups are at particular risk from the
more serious effects of flu.
Government statistics show that people with
flu are approximately 11 times more likely
to die if they have an underlying health
condition than if they dont, but despite this,
last year (2013-14) only 52% of people aged
6 months to 65 years with underlying
conditions putting them at risk, took up the
offer of the free NHS flu vaccine.
Women can safely have the vaccine at any
point during pregnancy and it can reduce the
risk of complications such as pneumonia
and premature birth that can arise as a result
of flu. Your local pharmacy is able to offer
the free NHS flu vaccine to people aged 18
to 64 in an at risk group and to pregnant
women and carers.
Geoff Ray of Total Health Pharmacy in
Watton said Vaccinating against flu each
year is vital to reduce the incidence of
hospitalization and death amongst at-risk
groups of people. Many people dont always
consider flu to be something they should be
concerned about but I would urge people to
find out if they are eligible for the free flu
jab.
Dr. Penny Woods, Chief Executive of the
British Lung Foundation said, Flu can
knock anyone off their feet. But for those
with a long-term health condition such as
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease), it can be much more serious,
causing their symptoms to worsen and
increasing their chances of getting
pneumonia. Your fee flu vaccination is one
of the most effective ways anyone living
with a lung condition can help keep
themselves healthy and happy throughout
the winter . . .
Clare Jacklin, Director of External Affairs
for the National Rheumatoid Arthritis
Society said, Protecting against flu is
critical for anyone living with rheumatoid
arthritis (RA) RA is an incurable auto-
immune condition which puts people living
with RA at an increased risk of developing
serious complications as a result of
contracting influenza.
Emily MacDonagh, trainee doctor and
partner of TV star Peter Andre, said, As a
medical student and new mum, I cant
emphasise enough the importance of the flu
vaccinations, particularly for young children,
pregnant women and those with long term
health conditions. Many pregnant women
dont know how important the flu vaccine is,
it minimizes the risk of complications and
your child carries immunity with them once
theyre born. If youre eligible to receive the
vaccine for free, dont put it off. Its free
because you need it so speak to your GP or
pharmacist about it.
To find out more about the flu vaccination
and whether you are eligible for the free
NHS jab, speak to your GP or pop into
Total Health Pharmacy situated at 14
Gregor Shanks Way, Watton. The
pharmacy is open 7 days a week and free
NHS flu vaccinations are available
without appointment.
The Wayland News Page 4 November 2014
Letters to the Editor

An Apology to the Electorate of Watton from
Alan Osborn.
It is unfortunate that I have had to resign from
Watton Town Council after 12 years of service.
I think the first 10 years were very worthwhile,
but the last two years have been extremely
difficult and counter productive for me, due to
personal animosity towards me by some persons
within the Council.
My resignation is in time to call a by-election. I
believe others have to come forward, as in the
past to help the town.
Whilst the election will be at a cost to the Town
Council, I believe it is the right course as there
are a number of persons willing to help the
town, but they have been blocked by the Town
Council at the co-option process. In my opinion
there is a lot in this town that needs to be done
but unfortunately the Town Council has rather
lost its way. Fresh faces to put something back
into the town are required, and it is only right
that new councillors are elected by the
townspeople. Yours Sincerely Alan Osborn.

From Roy Ivory clarifying his reasons for
resigning from Watton Town Council
Dear Sir, I wish to make it clear to all, my
reasons for resigning from Watton Town
Council. This is after more than seven years on
the council and serving as Mayor and Chairman
in 2010/11, which I was proud to do at the time.
Unfortunately due to the events of the last few
months I feel that some of the people within this
council appear to have forgotten their reason for
being there. On occasions I feel there seems to
be certain manipulations of situations for their
own satisfaction.
There are still some councillors that do have
Watton and its community in their heart, I wish
them all the luck with this council, hoping that
fresh faces coming on to it will bring this
council back on line with its community.
Roy Ivory

Watton Medical Practice - From Councillor
Claire Bowes
Dear Sir, I note Mr Edwards comments in last
months Wayland News about the coverage in
this paper of the de-registration of patients from
Watton Medical Practice, the closure of it's list
and issues surrounding that. He talks about a
knee jerk reaction from local press and
politicians and accuses the local press of being
uninformed, (a charge which you fully
answered and proved not be the case).
I feel, in response to Mr Edwards' comments I
must defend the position of residents who have
been de-registered, and others who have raised
concerns about access to, what mustn't be
forgotten, is a taxpayer funded service, against
his assertion that this should simply have been
brushed under the carpet in order that Watton as
a town should avoid bad publicity.
I totally respect Mr Edwards' concern for the
image of the Town but to put it simply the
necessity to de-register 1500 patients and to
close the patient list, can be considered no small
hiccup in the deliverance of a local public
service and that deserved investigation, in so far
as local representatives were able to do that. It
also warranted bringing to the attention of local
MP's. In my opinion, neither could any self
respecting local newspaper editor leave the
issue uncommented on. I wonder in just whose
best interests Mr Edwards believes it would
have been to brush the matter under the carpet?
I would suggest certainly not the residents of
Watton and Wayland and in the long run not the
image of Watton as a town either
Yours Sincerely, Claire Bowes. Breckland
District Councillor for Watton

Development and local services from Keith
Taylor
Dear Sir, Having followed with interest the
items that led up to it, I was sad to read the
letter from Chris Edwards in your last issue. I
agree entirely with him as to the quality of
medical and nursing service given by the
Practice; excluding perhaps one situation, both
my wife Anita and I have every reason to
applaud the competence of that service. I was
sorry to hear of Chris`s need to experience it.
With other aspects of his letter I could not
disagree more strongly but to compose a
suitable letter was made difficult by the
excellence and detail of the response you
offered.
We are in no doubt whatsoever that all has not
been well at the Practice and that your eventual
coverage was both justified and indeed
displayed a dignified restraint before you felt
compelled to "put pen to paper".
That the Practice and therefore the Town and
area must suffer from problems of insufficient
Doctors and too many patients is of course
largely a result of political and Government
incompetence and any attempts to discuss
underlying causes are met with political double-
talk and blame shifting.
A large question mark must however overhang
the Practice`s inability to succeed in
competition to recruit doctors, in particular
bearing in mind the reaction you experienced
when wishing fairly, to discuss the situation and
also the fairly widespread unease locally upon
management attitudes. I believe the ratio of
comment you received supported this.
May I now widen this. I take no comfort when
our trustworthy P.M. spouts numbers on
forthcoming new doctor availability, heaven
help us if this is achieved by importing those of
doubtful qualification and with U.K.`s hands
tied as to ensuring quality and responsibility.
As to numbers of would be patients, the
situation can only get worse unless and until
sufficient of us stand up to oppose the mad
imposed growth of housing development.
Surely we`ve had enough !
Many hundreds of new houses have been built
or are in progress. I am given to believe that
Watton`s population/housing density
considerably exceeds that of other local towns
(surprise, surprise?). Government has eased or
removed fair restrictions, planners say hands are
tied as to what grounds exist for refusal,
Highways Dept. fail miserably to insist that full
account be taken of traffic increases and of
pressure on existing roads, little or limited
regard is given to preserving wild life and of the
potential flooding results of ever increasing
development, let alone of natural flood
potential, (as is evident nationally). We`re fed
the lie that "affordable housing" will be
included to benefit local needs, then guess what,
houses are sold off to Corporations to enable
occupiers to be brought in from afar with no
concern as to the impact they make.
Our amenities are overloaded, health, schools,
roads, leisure and countryside. It is understood
now that existing house sales are suffering when
potential buyers learn particularly of health and
school place problems. This trend will continue
and increase unless a stand is made to object to
planning proposals. The latest at land off Saham
Road is just the tip of an iceberg. Only by
supporting the group opposing this and other
developments can there be any hope that the
damage to the town may be stemmed. What is at
risk is value of your property and the future of
your children.
Keith Taylor, Green Oak Road, Watton.
P.S. The presentation on Thursday 16th, by
Hopkins Homes of proposals for development
on land off Saham Road was visited by about
200 but notable for their absence were the
majority of Watton Town Councillors. It is right
to ask, they having ducked this perfect
opportunity, when will their announced
consultation with the public occur?

Hopkins Homes from Barry & Margaret
Cator
Dear Sir, Having attended the public
consultation on the latest proposals to build 73
properties on land west of Saham Road, I write
as a concerned local resident.
Three years ago when a similar proposal was
rejected by the Planning Authority and
Inspectorate, part of the reason was that it was
outside the Local Development framework. It
now seems this has been replaced by Localism
as the Editor wrote in Wayland News in 2011.
Unfortunately this is not what it seems, any
perceived sustainable development should be
passed for planning, regardless of whether the
surrounding area, with narrow roads and local
infrastructure are suitable or adequate. We know
that Wattons infrastructure is not adequate by
any means and there is much building already in
progress. Based on this and other factors, i.e.
lack of employment, overstretched services,
Doctors, Schools etc and Watton already being
more densely populated than any other
Breckland town; we strongly object to this
proposal.
Yours sincerely, Barry & Margaret Cator

Watton's Armageddon, Extract of letter sent
to George Freeman M.P
Watton is now surrounded by active major
building sites and additional large sites are
being considered for further housing
development. Together these sites could be
expected to deliver approximately another one
thousand houses all within a two mile radii of
Watton town centre. Growth at a rate the towns
infrastructure ,especially medical services, is
unable to support.
At a recent public consultation meeting to
review plans on seventy three new homes
objectors were seeking clarification on two
major Government policies that perhaps you
could give a definitive answer. Has the
Government now abandoned these two policies?
1. The Localism Act that was passed some three
years ago that in essence gave local residents a
greater say in decisions being made in their
community. This included the councils
decisions on future housing development sites
to meet local demands.
2. The Planning Act that requires regional
councils to agree specific housing development
sites for the populace need for houses over a
five year period and these published in
agreement with H.M
Planning Inspectorate. This plan is contained
within a Local Development Framework that
specifies where development can or cannot take
place. Watton's plan was published in early
2012.
I must assume that you will confirm that indeed
the Government has now abandoned both these
policies which will explain why Hopkins
Homes are to seek planning permission for
seventy three homes in the Saham Road Watton.
This site is outside of the LDF and Not wanted
by the Watton Community, and has over the
past four years been rejected twice by Breckland
Council and after enquiry by the Government
Planning Inspectorate. The site effects a rural
community with regard to density of established
dwellings and the destruction of a long
established wild life habitat. Other approved
sites in Watton are unaffected to the same extent
on these issues.
If housing development sites continue to be
approved in Watton and District I fear that
constituents will be unable to vote in the
forthcoming General Election in May next year
as they will probably be extracting themselves
from a deluge of bricks and mortar or be
confined to their homes due to a complete
failure and overloading of the infrastructures
facilities in and around Watton.
Extract ends.
Thank you to all the 163 residents who signed
the petition against this and further development
in Watton. Also our thanks to the many local
town and Parish Councillors together with Anna
Coke the UKIP Parliamentary Candidate for
Mid Norfolk and Stan Hepburn UKIP Norfolk
County Councillor for their support.
It is now essential that you express your feelings
in writing to George Freeman MP and The
Chief Planning Officer at Breckland Council.
Ron Upton. Watton.

Hopkins intent to build 73 houses outside of
current envelope
Watton council had excellent reasons to leave
out of the building potential envelope the land
south of the river. As locals, we know that this
is principally mash land, high water table,
impeded drainage (substantiated by the National
Soil Institute Cranfield)....only fit for pastures
and animals (they can move away from wet
ground), not cereals. In addition, looking at the
maps of water tables, surface flooding . . . the
site is just in the middle of substantial surface
floods (maps on the Environment Agency
website).
The only reason for a builder to choose this
piece of land is because there is mains drainage
just underneath (savings!!! for them). They are
not adding anything to the Watton facilities, but
increasing the pressure on an overloaded
surgery (nobody can register now, I was told),
sewers, schools etc. One off contribution is not
what is required but annual payments.
This is not a sustainable site as they call it, no
employment . . . no new school, no special
provision for re-using grey water. It is a pity
for the affordable housing, however, who wants
to be flooded. This will increase our house
insurance.
I cannot believe that Anglia Water or the
Environment Agency cleared this intend (so
they say). The pumping station cannot cope
with soiled water, and does not have
contingency arrangements if the pump does not
work (one electricity supply, one pump). We
will all remember when the Agricultural show
had to be cancelled with acres of land flooded
with sewage.
There are enough active building plots in
Watton. They will create a complete crisis in
services when the houses are completed and
people move in. Where are the jobs for all these
people? Or will they live on state benefits?
Please consider these points. Yours sincerely,
Marie-Anne Wiley

Watton Radio News from Roy Ivory
Watton Radio would like to bring to your
attention that we will be going off air shortly.
This is because the Charlotte Harvey Trust have
made it impossible for us to carry on
broadcasting and giving the community local
information passed to us from other community
organisations and charities, their up and coming
events and great music 24:7.
For those people who might wonder who the
Charlotte Harvey Trust are, they are the Watton
Town Council wearing a different hat. We have
been going for over two years and it has been
hard raising money to keep the station going,
even our presenters pay a monthly fee to be
there. Local businesses support us by
advertising on our station.
We have been waiting for the window of
opportunity from OFCOM to apply for an FM
Licence for us to transmit, so you can hear us on
your radio. That has now opened and will close
in December.
A quote from a letter sent to us from the
Charlotte Harvey Trust (Watton Town
Council): We wish to make it clear that there
will be no extention to the low rent which
would be reviewed if you are successful at
obtaining the license
We will not know until the end of March if we
have been successful in getting a licence or not,
and as the Charlotte Harvey Trust (Watton
Town Council) will not extend the low rent, but
in fact want to charge us 4.50 per hour, 24
hours a day, there is no way we can afford to
stay there.
It seems strange that they are reluctant to
support organisations who want to be able to
help the Community.
All is not lost though, thanks to a supportive
landlord who wants to help our community,
Watton Radio is in the progress in moving
amongst the shops in Watton. Since the cost of
having to move out of Harvey Street it is eating
into the money we have raised for the deposit
required to apply for the FM Licence.
If you feel you could help us please call in at
our new studios at 6 Middle Street Watton
Norfolk IP25 6AG and our Email address is:
studio@watton-radio.co.uk. Yours Roy Ivory.
Dance Away
at the Queens Hall
Ballroom, Latin and Sequence
dancing at the Queen's Hall,
November 1st, December 6th
8 p.m. to 11 p.m. admission 4
November 2014 The Wayland News Page 5
Did you know . . . ?
By Rosalie Davis Gibb
the first bandstands in Britain as
we know them were built for the
Royal Horticultural Societys
Gardens in South Kensington in
1861, designed in cast iron, the first
example of cast iron being used as a
material, by Captain Francis Fowke
of The Royal Engineers, based on
Near and Far East pavilions and
originally known as band houses?
Many bandstands evolved from early
Victorian Pleasure Gardens and
became more widespread as the
British brass band movement gained
popularity. By the 1880s, bandstand
concerts were considered exciting
events, with up-to-the-minute music
from the likes of Wagner, Strauss or
Gilbert and Sullivan. Thousands of
bandstands were built around the
world between the 1880s and the
1900s, providing performance
platforms for the many brass,
military and wind bands that
proliferated at that time. The RHS
Gardens closed in 1888, the Society
moving to Victoria Street in
Westminster, when the bandstands
were purchased by the London
County Council and relocated in
Southwark Park and Peckham Rye.
Bandstands primarily consisted of an
octagonal raised pavilion with the
roof providing both shelter for the
musicians and a sounding board so
that the music could be heard more
widely, at the same time providing
an ornamental focal point. Fowkes
bandstands sported wooden domes
covered in zinc.
A century before the appearance of
Fowkes bandstands, The Vauxhall
Pleasure Gardens in London featured a
circular two-storey masonry pavilion,
with a circular roof, blocked columns
on the ground floor and Tuscan
columns supporting the roof, in which
musicians played from the second
storey. So according to the Oxford
Dictionarys definition, a covered
outdoor platform for a band to play on,
typically in a park this, too, could be
classed as a bandstand.
With cinema, radio and television
becoming more popular during the
20th century, traditional recreational
parks, including the bandstands,
became less appealing. Rock and
Roll in dimly-lit clubs became more
enticing than listening to bands in
the open air, often belting out
rousing marching tunes or hymns.
Between 1979 and 2001 more than
half the 438 bandstands in historic
parks were demolished, vandalized
or in dire states of disrepair.
Bandstands have sometimes been
built as Memorials. In 1993 the
Deal Memorial Bandstand was built
on Walmer Green as a memorial to
the eleven bandsmen, many
teenagers, killed during the IRA
bombing of the Royal Marines
School of Music on 22 September
1989. Ten died at the scene and of
the 21 seriously injured one died
later in hospital. The bandstand was
erected by public subscription and is
maintained by volunteers. The
surviving barracks were converted
into flats when the base was
decommissioned in 1996, and the
School of Music returned to
Portsmouth. The Royal Marines
Band visits Deal Memorial
Bandstand each year to pay their
respects to those who died in the
bombing. In July 2009, a memorial
concert and re-dedication ceremony
was held, attended by thousands.
This years visit by the Royal
Marines on 13 July will be for the
25th Anniversary Concert.
Several bandstands have been
awarded much deserved listed status,
such as the bandstand in Greenwich
Park, London, a Grade II Listed
structure erected in 1891, the same
year as the parks only surviving
Victorian granite drinking fountain
and the Grade II bandstand in Grove
Park, Weston-Super-Mare.
In 2012 the Bandstand Marathon
became an official part of the Cultural
Olympiad and became the official
finale event of the London 2012
Festival. One of the events took place
at the bandstand in the Olympic Park,
London. The Marathon was officially
endorsed by Coldplay, with
participating bands performing their
song Viva La Vida simultaneously
across the country to tie in with their
performance of the song at the closing
ceremony of the Paralympic games.
The Bandstand Marathon began in
2008 with a range of free live music
concerts taking place simultaneously
at bandstands and other outdoor
venues across the United Kingdom. 50
events took place in 2008, rising to
224 in 2012.
Just as the designs and dcor of one
bygone era after another become
fashionable yet again, so with
bandstands. With the realisation that a
covered open space is ideal for live
entertainment, more than a hundred
bandstands have been restored in the
past decade, several with National
Lottery and Heritage Lottery funding,
many featuring events throughout the
summer. Along with cricket on the
green and donkey rides along the
beach, bandstands surrounded by
people relaxing in deckchairs whilst
listening to the music are part of the
quintessential English summer. Long
may they continue!
During the 1940s bandstands also
served another, less entertaining
purpose. But what was it?
Answer on page 12.
Deal Bandstand by Rosalie Davis Gibb
A Quick Look Round
By Orbiter
At last summer has passed into the
realms of memory as one of the best
we have had for some years, the
month of September being
particularly warm and pleasant, but
as from October 5th those who
delight in moaning about the weather
have had their wish with the arrival
of a touch of cold and rain, and
things can now settle down as
normal, as opposed to everything
that has been our lot for the last few
months, when nearly every report has
been followed by the words since
records began.
Without doubt the most important
item to catch my eye since my last
notes has been the referendum
deciding whether to grant
independence to Scotland.
Irrespective of the outcome this has
reinforced the view that democracy is
not quite all it is designed to be, for
as in all matters that have to be
decided by vote, the result is
inevitably a great disappointment to
many, in this case well over a million
people.
Similarly next spring there will be a
general election, which no doubt will
produce the effect of ensuring that
whichever party may win, probably
more than half the voters will have
voted against it. And unfortunately a
good many of those votes will have
been cast without the actual merits of
the recipients having received any
examination, due to the prevalence of
the Traditional Vote, whereby
because way back in the past ones
family always favoured a particular
party, then that is the way they will
vote this time. There is also the
disadvantage caused by the apparent
apathy of the people, many of whom
do not bother to vote at all, either
because they have become
disillusioned by past governmental
failures, or simply that they just cant
be bothered. This, some have
advocated, should be avoided by
making attendance at the polls
mandatory, though surely any such
compulsion would merely cause
resentment and deliberately flippant
nuisance voting. But just how things
can be improved no-one can really
say. The alternative to democracy is
a dictatorship, so presumably we
have to stay with it and its
shortcomings.
A great talking point has arisen over
the wisdom of the BBC in allowing
the much greater use of announcers
and presenters on national radio and
television who have regional accents,
rather than the Received
Pronunciation that was once insisted
upon. As listeners will know it is
now quite usual to hear even the
most important news items being
read out in voices so localised that it
is often difficult to under- stand the
content. And often the local dialects
will throw up words that may have
completely different meanings
elsewhere in the country. I am
reminded of an instance that was
reported early in the Second World
War when children evacuated from
London to Yorkshire were puzzled to
read a notice at a level-crossing that
told them Do not cross while green
light shows. The local meaning of
While being the equivalent of the
southern Until could have had
disastrous consequences had not
some eagle-eyed official spotted this
in time. Of course local accents are
usually quite charming and attractive
on local stations, and I am always
delighted to hear interviews on
Norfolk Radio, particularly when the
interviewee is an old Norfolk worthy
talking in a deep East Anglian
brogue, but I must agree that
nationally a more standard
presentation is much more desirable.
News has been given of the final
demise of glass milk bottles, the
manufacture of same being
discontinued after so many years.
While this may not cause universal
distress I am wondering from
whence I will launch my rockets on
Guy Fawkes Day.
Just lately I have noticed that the
fashion for young ladies seems to
consist of the colour black black
tights, black skirts, black tops and
very nice they look too, but this
causes a very unwanted situation
when they go outdoors. No
problem in towns, but when
walking on country roads, especially
when the sun shining through the
trees casts deep shadows, these girls
in black become virtually invisible to
motorists. I am aware that they are
probably not in the age-group for
Wayland News readers, but in the
interests of safety I hope their
mothers can warn them of the danger
they cause to both themselves and
others.
Norfolk was in the national news
recently, when it was revealed that
a great hunt had been conducted in
a Yarmouth Tesco store for a Pied
Wagtail which had been flying in
and out of the aisles for some
weeks (in the Pie department ?) and
causing great annoyance, though to
whom I never found out. Much
effort was made to catch/shoot/trap
this bird, even to the extent of
engaging the services of trained
marksmen, but for weeks the bird
retained its freedom before
eventually being caught by an
R.S.P.B. operative. But why all the
fuss ? Surely this wee visitor was
an attraction, and thus good for
business. Earlier in the summer I
ate in a garden centre in a
neighbouring county and my dining
was accompanied by a robin, which
flew from table to table. But rather
than organising a killing party,
everyone considered the bird to be
a charming addition to the
surroundings and made every effort
to be-friend it. Different folks,
different strokes !
It has recently been announced that
a film is being made of Dads
Army, the cast to include a whole
host of famous names from the
acting world. But will it actually be
successful, for the record of
television transfers to the wide
screen have usually resulted in
virtual disaster, as Tony Hancock,
Benny Hill, Norman Wisdom, and
Morecambe and Wise found out ?
Similarly re-makes of successful
films have all usually been relative
failures, examples being the fine
State Fait of 1945 and the poor
remake in 1982, and the Italian Job
which was brilliant in the 1969
version, but merely amusing in the
2003 one. And Dads Army I 1971
was another flop !
Finally I must mention how shocked,
nay appalled, I was to read the
naughty words in the Watton U3A
report in the October edition of this
paper, to whit Bloomers, French and
Directoire Knickers. Nurse, my
tablets quickly please !
I think Julian should exercise his
editorial powers a trifle more strictly.
After all you cant be sure who might
be reading this. Sailors even !
The Wayland News Page 6 November 2014
Councillor's Chat
With Cllr Michael Wassell

It seems remarkable to me that we are
running headlong into winter, where has this
year gone, I know that it is said that as one
gets older the time passes more rapidly, but
surely not this fast.
I am delighted to be involved in an initiative to
support those suffering from dementia and their
carers in the Wayland Area. The project team
recently held our inaugural meeting and have
set in motion our plans for the future. Breckland
Council have provided 4855 in funding from
our Pride fund and Age UK has secured
additional funding to support the project.
The project's total funding will cover five three-
session training courses delivered by Age UK,
each for 20 people, venue hire, 100 Dementia
toolkits and marketing and promotion for the
courses. Organisers are optimistic that the
training provided through the project will lead
to greater care and respect being shown to older
people. Businesses participating in the scheme
will display a window sticker.
In addition to providing training the Partnership
hopes to set up a support group for carers that
will extend beyond the life of the project. It is
hoped that initial training sessions will begin
soon. As the initiative progresses the
Partnership hopes to extend the project by
encouraging buddy schemes and
intergenerational activities. If you own or
manage a business or community group in the
Wayland area, or would just like to know more
about the project, contact Jan Godfrey on 01953
880202. For more information about the
Breckland Council funding schemes, contact
me or Laura Apps Green on 01362 656870.
Participatory Budget (Your Budget Your
Decision)
Whilst on the subject of Grant Funding, I
wanted to give some advance notice of an
innovative funding project that is utilising some
of the Pride in Breckland funding. Each market
town in Breckland will be allocated 10,000
from Breckland funds to award grants to groups
within the town and the surrounding villages.
Groups and individuals within Watton and the
Wayland villages will be able to submit
applications for their particular projects. There
is a minimum amount of 250 and a maximum
of 1,000. The closing date for applications is
5pm on 23rd January 2015. The funding will be
awarded by a public vote at a public event at
Wayland Academy on 24th February 2015.
More details will be available shortly. Please
email me if you would like to be kept updated
on this exciting initiative.
Local Plan
Breckland Council, in common with other
authorities are required by the government to
produce an up to date Local Plan for their area.
The National Planning Policy Framework sets
out what the Local Plan should include and they
should be consistent with the principles and
policies set out in the Framework. In making
Local Plans it is vital to reflect the vision and
aspirations of local communities. In order to
achieve this and following Breckland Cabinet
approval in late October the intention is to
publish the consultation document in early
November for an eight week period. This will
be 2 weeks longer than the statutory
requirements and the length of time advised in
the Councils Statement of Community
Involvement so as to take account of the
holiday period. If you want to register your
interest in this you can do so at:
http://www.breckland.gov.uk/content/
consultations-contact-us
This consultation document is not specific to
any particular site but offers an opportunity for
Breckland Council to seek input and views
from the widest range of statutory consultees
including Parish Councils, interest groups and
residents on the issues and priorities that should
be considered when identifying and assessing
potential future policies and proposals. I want to
emphasise that the documents do not represent
a statement of intent but are a starting point for
discussion and debate on the direction of
planning policy within Breckland for the next
15 20 yrs.
Local Plans should be aspirational but realistic,
addressing the implications of economic, social
and environmental change. This consultation
document covers key areas of policy such as:
How much housing, (market and affordable)
will be needed in the future and where it
should be built.
How much land we need to develop to
support new jobs, including jobs in the rural
economy.
Town centre and retail strategies.
Approach to market towns and villages.
How to protect and enhance our special
habitats, natural and historic landscapes.
How to achieve development that contributes
towards a high quality life for all.
Part of this consultation will include a call for
sites. I would encourage landowners to put
forward available sites for consideration.
Potential sites can be submitted to the Council
at the time of the consultation or in advance of
the consultation through the submission of a
site submission form and map. Please indicate
the type of use you would like to see potential
sites allocated for i.e. residential / employment /
open space / affordable housing. A submission
form is available on line at: goo.gl/xVEmPo
This is probably one of the most important
initiatives that the council will undertake, if you
have an interest in shaping the way that our
district develops it is vital to get involved,
rather than sit on the sidelines and then
complain in the future.
Recycling Revolution
Exciting new improvements to your recycling
service mean that you can recycle far more in
your recycling bin. This means that recycling at
home will be much easier because a wider
range of materials can be recycled all in the
same bin. A leaflet has been delivered to each
home in the district with full details of these
improvements, you can also get information at
http://www.breckland.gov.uk/recycling .
Hopkins Homes
Hopkins Homes held a public exhibition in the
Queens Hall on the 16th October to explain
their plans for a piece of land west of Saham
Rd. Many people will recall the furore in 2011
when Hopkins Homes applied to build 90+
homes on the same site. I was very pleased to
be involved with local residents in the
successful opposition to this application.
At the time of writing Hopkins have not
submitted a planning application, so we will
have to wait and see what their intentions are,
before forming an opinion. Be assured that I
will be representing the views of residents, that
is, after all, what you elected me to do. I have
also updated George Freeman our local MP on
this issue, and he is very keen to work with me
and our residents to try and achieve a successful
outcome. If you would like me to keep you
informed as to the progress on this matter then
please contact me, preferably by email.
I send regular updates, via email, on Breckland
and other local and national issues to residents
who have expressed an interest in receiving
these. If you would like to be added to the
distribution list for these updates please contact
me. I will of course keep your contact details
confidential.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you feel I
can be of assistance on any of the above issues
or indeed on any Breckland Council matter.
My contact details: Email:
michael.wassell@breckland.gov.uk, Phone:
01953 882884 or 07778 491569, Twitter:
@CllrMWassell
Regards to all Michael Wassell

A bit of a
Hullabaloo
A mixed media exhibition
A solo show by Christine Sanderson to include
a tribute to the 40s.
Christines work on display represents and
reflects many of her lifelong interests, which
include her hand painted blue and white tiles,
especially a range based on C19th French
farming scenes. She has a love of all things in
the 40s era, handmade hats and knitwear.
Pen & Ink drawings of old derelict and
abandoned buildings which Christine feels the
need to record the past. You can call in and chat
to Christine on Wednesday 5th November
10.00 12.00 and Tuesday 11th November
(Remembrance Day) where she will be found
sewing on her vintage sewing machine.
Saturday 1st November Saturday 15th
November; Preview Evening Friday 31st
October Vintage Tea Party. 7.00 8.30pm
The Dragonfly Gallery, Wayland House, High
St, Watton. Opening Times: Weekdays 10an -
4pm, Saturdays 10am - 1pm
Contact Susan Hollingworth 01953 880205 for
further Information
Chit-Chat and
Coffee

Great Ellingham Recreation Centre, Every
Wednesday Mornings 1012 noon
For everyone who supported the MacMillan
Cancer Charity Coffee Morning on October
1st, a very big thank you. It was quite
overwhelming to see how many folk actually
turned up from different parts of Norfolk and
I am sure everyone who came thoroughly
enjoyed the morning. A staggering 500 was
raised so thank you once again to everyone
who supported us on the morning and also for
the donations which were received from
various people.
Books and magazines are in abundance and
free of charge therefore if anyone has any to
spare then I will happily collect them. We
also have cards, plants and very often
vegetables for sale. We always welcome
spare wool, material and ribbon which is used
by many of our group to make blankets, small
woollen hats for premature babies and one of
our group has been making dresses for
African children from pillowcases threaded
with ribbon.
We also have leaflets on all sorts of things,
from whats on locally to booklets and info
on social needs, etc. Some folk use the Centre
most weeks whilst others as and when they
are able. Nothing is set in stone on a
Wednesday morning and it is surprising what
people learn about all sorts of things from
talking to others. So many new friendships
are being formed on a Wednesday morning at
Chit Chat therefore if there is anyone who is
feeling lonely and would like to meet new
friends then they will certainly meet many
new people at the Great Ellingham Chit Chat
Centre and of course be thoroughly
welcomed!
Ann Reeve, Great Ellingham Recreation Centre
Chit Chat Group (01953 882065) Watton Road,
Great Ellingham.
annmilner@btinternet.com
Caston
Christmas Fayre
Our annual Christmas Fayre this year will be on
Saturday 22nd November in the Village Hall,
starting at 2pm until around 3:30pm.
There will be raffles, games and a Tombola as
well as Cakes, Fancy Goods/Bric-a-brac, a
Christmas Goods stall - all the traditional
Christmas Fayre contents.
In addition, the HAMPER DRAW will take
place - a chance to win a wicker picnic basket
packed with many items for Christmas.
Why not come along and have a go at winning
one of the super prizes and enjoy your first
mince pie of the season?
November 2014 The Wayland News Page 7
World War 1
in 60 minutes

A presentation from Saham
Toney Heritage Group

Looking at the title of this
presentation, one might be inclined
to ask what can a local historian
possibly add to the volume of high
quality televised, broadcast and
printed work on the subject of the
Great War. Jeremy Paxman, Max
Hastings and David Reynolds and
many others have provided well
researched and beautifully presented
programmes on WW1. A variety of
books from professional historians
have explored the subject from every
aspect.
BUT, one key dimension seems to
have been missed: no-one seems to
have tried to encapsulate the four-
plus years and world-wide siting of
the conflict in a succinct form. This
is what Saham Heritage has sought
to do. The meeting on 8th November
will present the results of this work.
In addition, the role of some of the
local citizens who participated in the
war will be referred to.
The presentation, supported by
colour slides, will treat this complex
subject in two dimensions. The first
dimension is time: the speaker will
talk the audience through the origins
(going back to early Victorian
times), the military campaigns, and
the terms of the Peace. The second
dimension is Space: much of the
recent broadcasting has concentrated
on Britain and the Western Front in
France and Flanders. Given the
appalling cost in that arena, that is a
very reasonable starting point. But
the war was fought in the East of
Europe, in the Middle East, in Africa
and across the oceans. Many
different nationalities were involved
including many troops from the
empires of the major participants.
The presentation will seek to give a
high-level picture of the different
campaign fronts and how they
interacted.
This presentation is one result of
research being carried out by Saham
Toney, along with many local
villages, as contributors to a lottery-
funded research programme under
the overall guidance of Wayland
Heritage. The aim of this research is
to capture information and create a
formal archive of the impact of the
war on local communities, both
military and civilian. We aim to
show the impact on, and the role
played by, women and children,
businesses, farming, medical
services and religious communities.
This will be achieved by involving
families from the area in assembling
family and parish records with the
support of local Heritage Groups.
Do come along and participate you
will be most welcome.
World War 1 in 60 minutes is
on Saturday 8th November at The
Wells Cole Community Centre, Bell
Lane, Saham Toney. 7.00 pm for a
7.30 start, a presentation with a quiz
and prizes Refreshments and a
Raffle, All Welcome. Free Entry.
Wayland Short
Mat Bowls
Club
Would you like to play bowls with a
friendly group who meet on
Wednesday Mornings from 9.30 -
12.30 at the Youth and Community
Centre in Harvey Street, Watton.
We play in teams (not too seriously)
but we have fun and it doesn't matter
whether you are a beginner or
experienced all are welcome. If you
would like to call in and see us you
can give it a try or alternatively
phone 01953 889504 for more
information. You will receive a very
warm welcome.
In your garden
with Lotta Potts
Well here we are again. We've ploughed
the fields and scattered, Remembrance is
almost upon us and the mad dash to
Christmas started in August and has
increased pace ever since. October saw
the first frosts (two by the middle) albeit
mild ones and a couple of horrendous
storms. Not so long ago the experts were
telling us that we were going to have a)
warm weather until November
and b) it was going to be wet until
November. November weather is
either late autumn or early winter
and sometimes on the same day so
really the experts were quite right
all along.
Quite a lot of gardeners close up
the shed and greenhouse and
retreat to the fireside and who can
blame them? On the other hand if
you get a really nice sunny day it's
great to be outside sweeping
leaves (bag for leafmould),
planting the last of the spring
bulbs or just taking a walk to see
what's in other people's gardens.
There is still a startling amount of colour
around so it's worth taking a notebook or
camera to see what ideas can be picked
up. Most colour seems to come from
berries at this time of year. The
blackberries should be nearly over but
there will probably be some left in the
hedgerows and the cultivated varieties
should still be fruiting alongside the
autumn fruiting raspberries but expect
every picking to be the last. Flowering
trees stand out at this time of year:
Prunus x subhirtella 'Autumnalis' (autumn
flowering cherry - pictured) flowers on
bare branches. The flowers are a sort of
pale pink/off-white and the variety
'Rosea' has deeper pink flowers and there
is also a weeping variety 'Rosea pendula'.
This tree could be a bit big for a small
garden but maybe worth a try. It likes the
conditions we have, ie well drained
fertile soil and a sunny position (can't
guarantee that though). Another
outstanding tree is the Viburnum x
bodnantense 'Dawn' which is more
manageable in size and has the
advantage of scent that is best enjoyed by
cutting a sprig or two for indoors. If you
like them the ornamental cabbage plants
are showy in winter. I think they are a bit
'Marmite'. Then there are the pansies and
violas that will go on and on. These go
really well in containers and with small
bulbs. The large daffodils will probably
swamp them but grown with the
miniature varieties the pansies and violas
will shine. The violas in particular will
flower through all sorts of poor
conditions and then reward you by
seeding about. Good value.
As long as it's reasonably dry the winter
digging can go on, but not if the soil is
frozen or waterlogged. Check over the
garden to see if any plants are likely to
be at risk of cold, wind or waterlogging.
These should be protected with fleece or
staked against wind and at the same time
check over fences and posts to make sure
they aren't rotting. A replacement post
now will save post and fencing and

maybe whatever it took out when it blew
down. This normally happens when the
weather is worse so it's worth a look
now.
This is the best time to plant tulip and
hyacinth bulbs as well as bare root trees,
shrubs and in particular roses. Container
grown roses can be planted at any time
but the bare root ones always seem to get
away much better and faster. If you need
a hedge do it now from bare root whips
as this is by far the most economical way
to do it. The soil is still reasonably warm
so the roots will get away into their new
surroundings without having top growth
to worry about. Your trees and shrubs
may need a bit of protection and support
for the first year or so. The protection
can be a wrapping of fleece or a
windbreak of mesh. The support will be
a stake. This was traditionally done with
a vertical stake close to the trunk but
these days the experts favour a short
stake set at 45 degrees to the vertical,
close to the trunk and facing the
prevailing wind. The theory is that by
letting the top waft about in the wind the
whole thing will be stronger quicker and
the stake can be removed next year. If
you have any plants that already have
stakes now's a good time to make sure
they are not digging into the bark.
As far as vegetables are concerned, most
activity will be harvesting but garlic can
be planted now so it has a long growing
season, gently getting on with it
underground producing a bigger, better
and earlier harvest next year. Spring
planting works better in very cold areas
so here in Breckland it can be a bit
difficult to know from one year to the
next the last three winters have been
somewhat harsh but with our sandy soil a
surprising number of plants have
survived that basically shouldn't have.
Herbs can be split now, with some
divisions potted up for the kitchen. If
successful (and I confess I never have
been) these will last through the winter.
Another idea is to grow winter salads on
the windowsill or in the airing
cupboard. Never tried it but
apparently the seed catalogues will
offer sprouting seeds for the
purpose. Don't try with ordinary
veg seeds as these may have been
treated with fungicide. The results
may not be what was intended.
Still, at least it would be some sort
of gardening.
Apart from planting bulbs fibrous-
rooted perennials can be divided
now. Good examples are
Michaelmas daisies, golden rod,
perennial sunflowers and other
sturdy specimens. Once they have
finished flowering cut them down
to about 4, dig up the clumps then use
two garden forks back to back or a spade
(keep your feet out of the way) to divide
them. If the clumps are really old you
may have to resort to a sharp knife or
even a saw. I promised myself to do this
job every three or four years after
experiencing dividing plants with knives,
saws and generally making a mess. If
you have heavy clay soil don't bother,
leave it until spring. It can all be left until
spring! Some people have succeeded in
leaving dahlias and gladiolus corms in
the ground by covering them with a good
mulch of compost or bark chippings,
although it is more usual to lift and store
them until next year. Where dahlias are
lifted, once the foliage has turned black
after a frost, cut the plants back to around
6 and dig up the tubers. Get rid of most
of the soil then wash them clean and turn
them upside down until the sap has
drained out of the hollow stems. Once
dry they can be stored under cover either
hanging in nets from the roof or in trays
with plenty of air circulation. They need
watching as mice quite like them or they
can go rotten. I think I'd go the mulch
and hope route. That just raised the blood
pressure of those of you who grow
wonderful dahlias for show!
Well there we are, things to do in
between the dreaded Christmas
shopping. There will still be garden
related things to do next month but if all
else fails. . . .
Keep weeding!
November 2014 The Wayland News Page 8
Thriftique, a newly refurbished shop
located on the High Street, Shipdham,
formally opened on Saturday 27th
September by FOSS (Friends of
Shipdham School) and Helen Crane,
Vice Chair of The Wayland Show. The
shop run by FOSS, formally called
Seconds Away, was so run down,
members of the community asked for
funds from the Wayland Agricultural
Society CIC to re-vamp it.
The Wayland Agricultural Societys
donation of 1000 has allowed it to
undergo a refurbishment by re-roofing
the building and by giving it a general
overhaul so that it can trade once again.
Ian Whettingsteel, Chairman of The
Wayland Show said: The Wayland
Agricultural Society CIC is all about
making a difference by donating funds
raised by the Annual Dinner Dance and
The Wayland Show in our local
community. This is a good example how
much needed funds has allowed an
enterprise to continue working to help its
local school.
Karen Cross, Chair of Foss said: The
Wayland Show kindly donated 1000 to
allow us to re vamp the shop which
included a new roof, interior and exterior
painting plus repairs and new shop
fittings. The shop is now in a position to
re-open following this. We are going to
sell affordable clothing and accessories
that are donated to us and hope to
involve members of the local community
in the running of the shop and offer a
good quality local service.
Money earned from selling goods in the
shop will go towards needs and
requirements for pupils at Shipdham
School.
The shop will initially open on Saturdays
from 10am to midday.
Anyone who wishes to donate clothes
and other products to sell or volunteer in
Thriftique should contact:
friendsofshipdhamschool@gmail.com.
Wayland Show Donation Allows Shipdham Shop to Open
Opening of Thrifique in Shipdham L to R - Karen Cross (Chair FOSS) Helen Holsworth, Kieran Holsworth, Helen Crane, Vice
Chair of The Wayland Show, Olivia Brown, Penny Boyce, Oliver Webster, Jo Brown
News from the
West Norfolk
Aviation Society
The West Norfolk Aviation Society
meets every first Tuesday of the month at
7-30pm in the Methwold Social Club and
the speaker for the evening in November
will be Peter Lawton who, after a career
in the RNAS flying Sea Vixons will
make a return visit, this time, to talk to
us about his involvement in developing
his own aerial crop spraying business.
The talk is entitled Down amongst the
Weeds.
Our October speaker, Steve de Roeck, a
transient member of the club, introduced
his talk Ramblings of an Itinerant
Aviation Photographer. He began by

asking the audience to name British
aircraft identified by each letter of the
alphabet. He went on to produce a
slideshow of each one - admittedly some
were models - and then gave an
appraisal of each one in turn. It was a
surprise to us all when it turned out that
hed flown most of them.
Continuing in a very modest vein he
revealed that he holds an aeronautical
record in an English Electric Lightning:
that of climbing to 30,000 feet and
landing to a standstill in less than 3
minutes.
More information on the website
westnorfolkaviationsociety.org.uk

Watton Senior
Citizen's Party
Watton Senior Citizens Party takes place
again on Saturday the 29th November
2014 at Wayland Academy in Merton
Road. Free tickets will be at Mullengers
Estate Agents and, as for so many years,
the evening will include good food,
entertainment from youngsters at the
school and the fellowship of old friends.
With around 100 people involved in
looking after our 200 visitors this is a true
free community event with the funding
and staffing provided freely from within
the town and the school. The first 200
people will get the tickets for this early
Christmas event, enjoyed by many over
the past 50 plus years.
Watch out for the posters.
November 2014 The Wayland News Page 9
November 2014 The Wayland News Page 10
Christmas Festive Market
Organised by Watton Town Council
Sunday November 30th 1pm-4pm
in Watton High Street
High Street will be closed from Noon -5pm
FREE entry come and Welcome the
Christmas Season and visit Father Christmas
in his Grotto, see the Norwich Pipe Band,
Scratby Reindeer/Donkeys, Watton ATC
Band, Ashill Harmony Choir, Shine + many
Festive Market Stalls.
Join in the Carol Singing
round the Christmas Tree
Wattons Christmas Lights to be switched on by
Town Mayor, Councillor John Rogers at 4pm
The Joy of Painting at Watton Evening WI
Watton Evening WI recently hosted
a Joy of Painting class where TV
artist Paul Bryant showed
participants the techniques of
creating their own masterpiece.
Paul taught the class in a very easy-
to-understand, step-by-step method.
We were shown techniques and
then painted that step ourselves
while Paul oversaw our progress.
This level of individual attention
helped us progress rapidly.
Many of us had never painted
before but due to the tuition and our
determination, everyone left with
their own individually signed
masterpiece ready to take pride of
place in our homes.
Watton Evening WI meet on the
2nd Thursday of every month at
7:30 in the Watton Christian
Community Centre.
Picture by Michael Wassell
Staff and children at First Steps Pre-school,
Ashill held a coffee morning on 26th September
to raise money for Macmillan cancer support.
Parents, children and staff at The Well Christian
Centre, Ashill made or contributed cakes to
support the event. All money raised went to
Macmillan and in total we raised 138.00.
Thanks to everyone who came along to support
Macmillan.
Cakes for Charity at First Steps Pre-school
The Wayland News Page 11 November 2014
A Breckland school officially
opened its new nursery last week,
boosting the number of early
education and childcare places in the
area.
Great Hockham Primary School has
grown from a 70 to 91 pupils over
the last year and the addition of the
nursery means it can now also
provide 12 funded places for three-
year-olds in the area.
The 34,000 project has been funded
by both Norfolk County Council and
the school and was officially opened
on Friday, 3 October by Baroness
Gillian Shephard, who opened the
schools last new classrooms ten
years ago.
Hannah Wheeler, headteacher, said:
This is a big boost for the local
community, as our nearest nursery is
seven miles away and often full.
"The majority of our reception
children were starting school below
national average, and the nursery
provision will enable all children to
have an equal starting point to others
in the country. Since starting at Great
Hockham I have pushed for this
provision a vision that has happily
come to be more than just a paper
plan. The younger members of our
community can access local, good
pre-school support.
"The class teacher, Eleanor
Downing, has planned, resourced
and created a fantastic environment
and Im really thrilled to say that,
following recent observations, the
provision is outstanding.
"Friday was glorious the children
were so well behaved, the Year 6
children gave tours and spoke with
all our visitors and the staff were
amazing. I couldnt have wished for
a better day. Baroness Shephard was
brilliant with the children, and
thoroughly enjoyed her time here.
Baroness Gillian Shephard opens Great
Hockham Primary School's new nursery
Wanted: Singers for local group
Voices 9 has been singing together for over six years and comprises a group of friends who
got together after having been members of an adult choir for two musicals at Old Buckenham
High School. We sing for fun and to help raise money for worthy causes. Our repertoire
encompasses everything from madrigals to modern popular songs most of which we sing in
four part harmony.
Unfortunately 2 of our members have recently moved south, and we are missing their voices!
We are looking initially for one or two bass singers, but could maybe accommodate an
additional soprano or alto, or even a tenor!
We rehearse on Monday evenings in Shropham, and look to perfom no more than twice each
year as we all have other commitments.
If this sounds interesting to you, why not contact Beryl Dawson (01953 498280 or
roberdaw@yahoo.co.uk) for more information and arrange to visit us.
Jim Green a committee member
cooked an amazing selection of
hot dishes for us to enjoy,
followed by gateaux and coffee.
All present volunteer with AVA
as drivers for the community car
scheme, area contacts, Luncheon
club helpers, or running the
various sessions at the Call In.
The committee is indebted to all
volunteers for their active
participation on all activities of
AVA which has been functioning
since 1978.
Ashill Village Aid Thank
You evening for all helpers
Ashill &
Holme Hale
Garden
Club
Our September meeting saw the
welcome return of Charlotte
Philcox with an interesting and
informative talk on 'The Hedgerow
Harvest'. As usual Charlotte
brought along slides and examples
to illustrate her talk, including her
own elderberry chutney for
members to taste. Unfortunately,
she couldn't be persuaded to open
the sloe gin.
The range of herbs, flowers, berries
and nuts available to the forager is
amazing.
However, the inexperienced need to
take great care. Charlotte learned
her lesson early when, as a child,
she ingested hemlock in mistake for
wild carrot and finished up in
hospital.
Of course, not all foraging is for
food. Many plants have antiseptic
or other medicinal properties and
trees also provide for many
activities such as willow for basket
weaving and hazel twigs for
dowsing. Even nettles, which can
be eaten as a vegetable, used as a
tonic or as an antiseptic, can be
woven into cloth resembling coarse
linen.
It is to be hoped that through people
like Charlotte we will retain the
ability to provide for ourselves from
nature and to pass on this
knowledge to future generations.
The Wayland Agricultural Society
CIC held it's AGM on October
14th at Broom Hall. In his address
to the meeting, The Chairman, Ian
Whettingsteel thanked committee
members for their dedication and
team work in putting on another
successful show this year. He also
thanked all visitors and
contributors for their continued
much valued support.
The Show would not be possible
without the generosity of local
businesses, organisations and
individuals and the spirit of the
volunteer help that the Society
receives.
Local community charitable and
volunteer organisations are invited
to apply for grants towards
projects from funds raised at the
Show. Application forms and
further details can be found on our
website www.waylandshow.com
on the Charity News link.
If you are interested in helping
with the Wayland Show in any
way, whether helping organise a
particular section, admin support
or just physical help on the day
please contact Claire Bowes on
07789796937 or email
secretary@waylandshow.com
Wayland Agricultural Society CIC AGM
The Wayland News Page 12 November 2014
Watton Country
Market
5th November Celebrations
As you read this, your Country Market will
be making final preparations for our 40th
year anniversary market
Our regular customers will have been
involved in the build up to our special day,
with our fiendish quiz having been well
received. Also our raffle tickets are on sale
from 29th October. Our prizes for the latter
have been donated by our marketers and
fellow Watton High Street traders, whom
we would like to thank for their generosity.
We have chosen the East Anglia Air
Ambulance as the Charity that will benefit
from all the funds raised.
Though we will be holding our usual
market, from 8.30 until 11.30, we will be
drawing the lucky raffle tickets and
announcing the quiz winner(s?) at about
10.30. We sincerely hope that as many
people as possible will be able to attend
at this time, and join in this unique
occasion.
With the onset of autumn, there is less
fresh produce for sale, but apples and
pears are still on offer, as are potatoes,
early winter veg and our ever popular
eggs. Our bakery and varied craft items
continue to sell very well and with
Christmas only a few weeks away, our
producers are already busy taking festive
orders. If there is something you would
like to request, early ordering would be
very much appreciated. So whether you
require handicrafts, knitted items, cards
or a special cake etc, please come in and
let us know. While you are in the
market, why not pop to the room next
door for refreshments, courtesy of the
church volunteers.
We look forward to seeing you on
Wednesdays between 8.30 and 11.30 in the
Watton Christian Community Centre.
Watton Rotary
Roundup
There were several highlights for our Rotary
Club during October. On the first day of the
month the 10 children from Belarus gave a
farewell performance at Broom Hall Hotel.
This is the third year of a 5 year programme
for children still being affected by radiation
due to the Chernobyl nuclear reactor
explosion all those years ago. The initiative is
run by the Friends of Chernobyl Children
(Breckland) group, for which our Rotary Club
is a significant fundraiser. It costs about 500
per child per year to bring them to the UK for
a recuperative month free of nuclear
contamination. The FOCC is always looking
assistance, whether by donations or hosting or
facilitation; Rotarian Pat Murphy is our
representative for FOCC and is pleased to talk
to any other group about the initiative. He can
be contacted on 01953 498164 or through our
website www.wattonrotary.org.uk
The very the next evening
at our weekly club
meeting we welcomed the
Belarusian adults
accompanying the
children: interpreter Olya
Sapunova and teacher
Alena Shepelevich, (right)
together with a hosting
couple, Russian speaking
Galena Russell and her
husband Ron from Dereham. Video clips
from the previous evening were shown.
One of our members, Peter Cowling, has
arranged a special group visit to The
Maddermarket Theatre to see a performance
of Last of the Summer Wine. As a
precursor to the visit, Susan Seddon, an
actress and chair of the Maddermarket Board
of Trustees, was our guest speaker at our 9th
October meeting. Madder is a plant from the
root of which a red dye is produced, the plant
and the dye were traded in a dedicated
market; first records of the Norwich
Maddermarket date to the 13th century. The
theatre itself was
originally built in 1794 as
Norwichs the first
licensed and dedicated
Roman Catholic chapel.
It fell into disuse in 1896
as St Johns Cathedral
came into use. After 25
years languishing as
warehouse, insightful
Walter Nugent Monck,
recognising its excellent acoustic properties,
persuaded the then Norwich Amateur
Dramatic Society to acquire the building and
convert it to an Elizabethan theatre.
The next evening we held our 60th
Anniversary Charter Dinner. Our guest of
honour was Rotarian Nick Corke, Governor
of Rotary International District 1080. The
event, the final instalment of our diamond
jubilee celebrations, was held in Watton
Sports Centres Gallery Suite. It was the first
time our club has used that facility for a silver
service dinner, which was made possible
because it has a fully equipped, modern,
ensuite kitchen, and Lisa Savage, the recently
appointed Centre Manager, is a fully trained
and experienced in catering and hotel
management. She did a really good job, thank
you Lisa.
The last day of October we have our
scheduled Jazz at the Queens Hall
DixieMix. Tickets are available from
Adcocks or on the door (7pm for a 7.30pm
start). Next morning we will be in charge of
catering for the whole period of the Craft
Fayre in the Queens hall. The usual
homemade comestibles and coffee (or tea, or
juice) will be available for the first part of the
morning, and, additionally, soup and fresh
rolls or French bread will be served until
1.30pm. This is a trial extension, so
please support the venture: pop in to the
fayre and upstairs to us for morning
coffee and or a lunchtime bite.
Martin Anscombe
Peter Cowling, Susan Seddon and President Francis Ulrych
D i d y o u k n o w . . . ?
A n s w e r f r o m p a g e 5
W h a t p u r p o s e d i d p a v i l i o n s s e r v e d u r i n g t h e 1 9 4 0 s ?
D u r i n g W o r l d W a r I I m a n y b a n d s t a n d s h a d t h e i r i r o n f i t t i n g s
r e m o v e d , m e l t e d d o w n a n d t r a n s f o r m e d i n t o w e a p o n s a n d a r t i l l e r y t o
h e l p t h e w a r e f f o r t , r e s u l t i n g i n t h e b a n d s t a n d s f a l l i n g i n t o d i s r e p a i r ,
w i t h m a n y b e i n g b o a r d e d u p i n t h e 1 9 4 0 s a n d 1 9 5 0 s .
Who Cares?
responding to
the initiative
We are now in the phase of responding
to the Who Cares? Mission Initiative
which took place earlier in the year,
asking one question What hurts the
most? or, put another way, Whats
the one thing in life you find the
hardest to handle?. The report for this
area of Watton generated from peoples
anonymous responses, has shown all
kinds of family challenges as amongst
the biggest hurts.
As Watton Churches Together, were
beginning to consider the reports
findings and how as churches with the
many community groups and
initiatives, like Food Bank, we can
meet people at their point of need.
We believe this means its important to
be equipped, resourced and newly
empowered by God to be his hands and
his feet today, as Teresa of Avila
described people about Gods business
of reaching out in love.
Watton Churches Together welcomes
anyone with Christian faith, or none, to
join us in Encounters, a six-session,
fortnightly discipleship course that
helps us to encounter God and each
other.
Its called Moving On, as we journey
together in our walk of faith.
Sessions are covering: Stand up and be
counted and Church - we are family;
Church worship; Growing in God;
Life in the Spirit
Cheerful giving time, talents and
money; New life, new lifestyle.
Come and join us for food and
friendship, as we seek to discover
Gods love for us all at:
Watton Christian Community Centre,
57 High Street, Watton IP25 6AB.
There is parking available. No charge,
but voluntary contributions welcomed.
Time: 6.30pm (if youd like to join us
for a meal there first); 7.30 9.00pm
for the group session which includes a
short DVD.
Dates: Thursdays 6th, 20th November;
4th December 2014 and Thursdays 8th,
22nd January; 5th February 2015
Please contact Margaret Cator in St
Marys Church Office on 01953
881252, so we know to expect you and
numbers for catering.
We do hope you will join us.
Nelson Court
Coffee
Morning

Dave and Jenny Simons will be holding
their Macmillan coffee morning on
Tuesday, 18th November between 10.30
and 12 noon, at 95, Nelson Court,
Watton. Everyone is very welcome to
attend. We will be having our usual raffle
and Bring and Buy, plus other
competitions to tempt you to give to this
very worthwhile cause.
How many of us have not been close to
someone suffering from cancer or have
suffered it themselves?
Macmillan need to be able to continue to
give support to families and we can help
by donating at fundraisers such as this.
Please come and enjoy a coffee and cake
and meet up with friends old and new.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Thank you.
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Christmas
Coffee Morning
with Crafts and Gifts

at St Marys Church,
Watton
Saturday 13th December

9.30am 12 Noon
Rockland
Community Shop

Rockland Community shop is much more than
just a shop. The recent Macmillan coffee
morning event raised a staggering 500 and
more charity events will be following in the near
future. At present the shop are actively
supporting Andrew Roebucks attempt to
conquer the Great Wall of China in aid of
Pancreatic cancer he is hoping to raise 2500
for this great cause. Details can be found on the
shop counter and your support will be very
welcome. On November 14th the Street will be
lit in Purple as part of the Pancreatic cancer
awareness month and it will be well worth a
visit. The EDP will be covering the event and the
shop would like to see as many purple clad
people as possible for a group photograph. More
details in the shop.
The Internet caf is now up and running. A PC
and laptop are available during the hours of
opening in the caf. We hope to have some basic
training courses available in the near future.
We hope you will all continue to support the
shop and tell your friends about us and
particularly it would help us greatly, should you
run a syndicate for the lottery at work, if you
could place your lottery order in with us, as
although, recently we have finally reached our
sales target with Camelot, with your kind
support, we need to ensure we do not drop back
again and be in danger of losing our lottery
terminal.
2015 Then and Now calendars are now on sale in
the shop, they feature Rocklands in the past and
present and are retailing at 5 all proceeds are
going into the shop. Shortly there will be
Christmas cards going on sale featuring
Rocklands. If you would like a card featuring
your Village please let Shirley have a suitable
snowy picture and if you do not mind it being
turned into a card for sale, if it suitable it will be
used for the purpose. All proceeds will go to the
shop and no re-numeration will be able to be
offered for the use of the photograph. Please
bring any photographs for personal cards etc. to
one of Shirleys craft days as listed below, or
leave at the counter. For further details, please
ring 488567.
Leading up to Christmas, we have crafting
events happening in the caf on every Saturday
from 9.30pm to 4pm. This month we have
1st November Shirleys Cards personalised
cards and calendars
8th November Marion Baker Knitted wares
such as warm clothing & cuddly toys
15th November Denise G-S Fabric products
including Bowties/Neckerchiefs and more
22nd Nov Sew Much more Handsewn bags,
bunting, accessories and gifts
29th Nov Shirleys Cards Christmas cards and
calendars etc.,
We are always in need of Volunteers that
provide a valuable service to the shop, so if you
have 3 hours or more to spare, please ask at the
counter about becoming a volunteer. It is a very
enjoyable experience and training is always on
hand. The Post office is open the same time as
the shop opening hours which are 7.30am-
6.30pm Mon-Fri, 7.30am-5.30pm Sat and
8.30am-1pm Sundays.
No price
increases for
hiring the
Queens Hall
At their recent Committee Meeting the Queens
Hall Trustees decided to take the brave step of
fixing the hiring charges at the present rate
instead of continuing the current policy of a
small percentage rise in line with inflation.
Running costs continue to escalate energy,
water, insurances, licences, mandatory
electrical tests, routine maintenance etc., and
the hall relies on hiring income to cover the
monthly outlay. We receive no regular outside
subsidy and the occasional grant for specific
projects from the Town Council is gratefully
received.
So why, in these difficult times, are we
freezing our hiring charges and, in fact,
actually reducing by around 20% the premium
rates charged for Saturday and Friday
evenings? The answer is painfully simple; no
matter how high the fee, if the hall is empty
there is no income at all! Moreover an empty
hall means that our other source of income, the
Licensed Bar, is also closed.
Our regular users Ballroom Dancing, Bingo,
Carpet Bowls, Wayland Country Music, the
biannual Watton Festival and the three
theatrical companies continue to support the
hall as they have always done, and their
contribution forms the backbone of our
income, but the real difference in recent years
has been the decline in one-off events
organised by outside organisations and
individuals.
Unfortunately this lack of extra events has
caused us to run at a loss for the last 2 years.
At the moment the losses are relatively small,
but they had been preceded by regular profits,
and our reserves are now beginning to decline.
Watton is fortunate to have such an
outstanding venue which was originally built
by local volunteers to celebrate the Coronation
of a new Queen in 1953. We now need the
support of local people to continue to use the
hall and ensure that it continues for the next 60
years. If you would be interested in hiring the
hall for any event large or small contact
the Booking Secretary, Mike Rix (01953
889890) for details and hiring fees.
Watton Evening
Women's
Institute

There have been many remarkable women in
history and at Watton Evening WI meeting
members heard of three remarkable women
who started the Womens Institute, now a
group of organisations with members all over
the world.
In 1897 after the death of her youngest child
Adelaide Hoodless challenged women in
Ontario, Canada to work together and learn
how to prevent some of the commonest
diseases and learn from each other lifes skills.
A fellow Canadian, Madge Watts, came to
Britain as the country was to go to war and
with the help of government agencies the WI
was born in this county in 1915. Its first
Chairman Lady Denman created an
organisation that is as relevant today as nearly
100 years ago. Members also discovered who
they felt were the most remarkable women in
history.
The lunch group visited the Chequers Inn at
Thomspon in September whilst their final
meeting of the year will be at Thetford Garden
Centre offering the opportunity of a little early
Christmas retail therapy.
A group of members together with others had
a art workshop with Paul Byrant and created
an impressive array of floral artwork, thanks
were given to Anita Maslin for her
organisation of the event.
Watton Evening WI will be having a Tombola
and bran tub stall at the Festive Market on
Sunday November 30th and look forward to
seeing you there, we have wonderful prizes so
come and enjoy the start of Christmas in the
heart of the town.
We will be holding our Annual Meeting on
Thursday November 13th when we welcome
Zena Aldridge of Admiral Nurses and WI
Adviser Sue Ovenden to our meeting. We will
look back at the past year and forward to 2015
when we as a WI will be celebrating 25 years
since the re formation of the group and also
the 100th Anniversary of the start of WI in
England and Wales.
New members and visitors are always
welcome, just come along to the Community
Centre by 7.30pm or for further details ring
Hazel Gillingham on 01953 881510.
A Fresh Start for
Watton Troop
ACF

Its a new chapter in the history of Watton Troop,
Army Cadet Force, with the arrival of a new
Detachment commander and adult instructor.
Staff Corporal of Horse Chris Cocksedge has
taken up the appointment of Detachment
commander after a successful posting as
commander of Thetford Detachment.
He says that Watton Troop has the potential to
be a leading detachment within Norfolk ACF
but it has been a few years since we have had
the instructor and cadet numbers to make this
possible. A new detachment posting is always
a challenge for both the cadets and adults, but
this has happened a just the right time
With new cadet accommodation, within the
Watton, in the near future, we will be looking to
recruit far more cadets from both the town and
outlying villages. Our current detachment has
paraded at The Old School, in Church Walk for
many years and it is becoming unsuitable. A
new, purpose built accommodation will be a
great bonus for Norfolk ACF and Watton. The
more cadets that we can safely parade and train,
will increase the kinds of activities that we can
offer.
The second new arrival at the troop is Under
Officer Lucas, a detachment commander from
Cambridgeshire. He says that following a
break from the ACF for a few years, the
changes to the new cadet force are refreshing.
The organisation has had to move forward
with the times and as such we now have the
opportunity to offer so much more than 10
years ago.
The Duke of Edinburgh scheme is still
available and encouraged. Now we can even
offer BTEC qualifications. Other notable
improvements have been the lowering of the
joining age to 12 and the ACFs involvement
with multi-media.
Watton Troop, Norfolk ACF, parade at The
Old School, Church Walk, Watton. On
Tuesday nights, between 19.00 hrs and
21.00hrs
Ovington
Village Hall
Cabaret with
Mervyn Stutter
Tickets are selling fast for an evening with
Mervyn Stutter on Saturday, 15 November,
7pm at Ovington Village Hall. Dont miss your
chance to hear his wonderfully funny songs
and stories. At only 10, the price includes a
light buffet to begin with, followed by an
evening of Mervyns incisive wit and musical
talents. Wine, beer and soft drinks will be
available from the bar and there will be a
raffle.
Profits go village hall funds and the event is
sponsored by Creative Arts East Live. Ring
01953 885848 for details and to reserve your
tickets or go to the village hall between 10 and
12 on any Monday morning.
The Wayland News Page 15 November 2014
Victorian Christmas Bazaar
Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, Swaffham
Saturday 29 November 9am - 12 noon
Christmas Prize Draw
(100 first prize and many other prizes)
Raffles & Tombolas, Many stalls including cakes, gifts,
crafts, books, scarves, bric-a-brac etc

Admission free Disabled access Contact details:
Mrs Anne Handley 01760 336328 john.handley@hotmail.co.uk
Back Garden Christmas
Light Display

Not to be Missed!

Open 30th November till 24th December 4
till 8.30 at 42 Norwich Road, Watton

Supporting East Anglian Air Ambulance
DEREHAM & DISTRICT
CAT ADOPTION CENTRE
Hoe Road, Longham, Dereham NR19 2RP
Rehoming Cats and Providing Advice
& Help With Neutering
OPEN 7 Days a Week 11am to 3pm
Telephone . . . 01362 687 919
Christmas Bingo
Wednesday 26th November
At The Queens Hall, Watton
Raffle ~ Tombola ~ Christmas Prizes
Eyes Down 7.30pm
In aid of the East Anglian Air Ambulance
Wayland CMA
Nov 22nd Warren Dewitt
8 till late at the Queens Hall
At the October meeting of the Inner
Wheel Club, President Brenda Davis was
delighted to welcome the Chairman of
District 8, Yvonne Eaton. During their
Year of Office it is customary for
Chairmen to make a kind of Royal
Progress around this large District and
such visits are always a highlight of the
Inner Wheel year. The President also
welcomed two prospective new members
and said that there were other ladies
currently considering joining the
organisation. This news was received
with interest.
A great deal of business followed the
opening remarks. Reflecting on past
events members were pleased to hear that
the recent concert made a profit of
255:38, The Luck of the Irish, in
words and music, being enjoyed by a
goodly number of seasoned Lunchtime
Concert supporters.
At times, the Inner wheel doesnt simply
turn it spins, and in planning for the
run-up to Christmas this is certainly the
case. During November the Club has the
honour of hosting a District meeting
and then at the end of the month look out
for two stalls at the Festive Market: Pick
a Christmas Parcel and Christmas
Produce & Books. This is closely
followed on December 6th by a Coffee
Morning with Tombola and lots of good
things to eat at Queens Hall and then
dont miss this! on Wednesday 10th
December there is another Lunchtime
Concert (with seasonal fare for lunch)
and the ladies themselves providing the
entertainment, ably supported by the
West End Waiters.
So much to look forward to!
Following a coffee break Yvonne Eaton
spoke to the meeting giving some insight
into her life, her interests, her chosen
charity for this year and her experiences
of Inner Wheel. She was thanked by the
President who also presented her with a
donation for Pet Partners.
Lesley Cowling Club Correspondent
District Chairman visits Club
Project Linus
Norfolk Update
Once again we have been very busy. By
the 16th October the group had given
out 348 quilts in Norfolk and received
287 in 2014. We are very grateful to all
the quilters out there and ask them to
keep making. Currently we have a great
demand for quilts for older teenage
boys as well as the usual needs for
quilts for others from premature babies
through to 18. As a reminder machine
washable cotton fabric must be used,
layered with good wadding or high
quality fleecy backing. We cannot use
any made in a smoky atmosphere or
washed using strong smelling
detergents nor those made with curtain,
furnishing or synthetic materials or
decorated with beads, buttons etc. All
are carefully checked and have an
official Linus label sewn in before
distribution.
On behalf of Project Linus Norfolk I
would like to say a big thank you for
the generosity of the teams and
organisers in raising 229-37 pence at
the Shipdham Charity Quiz on 29th
August, which was donated to us. Our
coach trip for Linus to The Fabric
Guild in Leicester on 18th September
was made even more enjoyable by
knowing our funds had been increased
by such a large amount. The day was a
great success and we hope that those
participating for the first time enjoyed
it as much as those for whom this is a
regular event.
On 13th October we had a workshop
finishing and beginning more quilts for
distribution. Only seven people
attended this but a great deal was
achieved plus much chat, laughter and
general enjoyment. Needless to say this
work continues in the homes of those
who participated. Another workshop is
planned for 10th November.
For further details ring Jane on 01953
884215 email plnorfolk@yahoo.co.uk
Details of events can also be found on
the Hackers, Tackers and Quilters Blog
at http://htsqgroup.blogspot.com

Operation
Christmas Child
Once again many of us are filling our
shoe boxes with gifts for needy children
this Christmas. The deadline for
delivering your boxes for Watton is
Wednesday 12th November between 9am
and 11.30am at the coffee morning at the
WCCC in the High Street, Watton.
Completed boxes can be delivered before
then.
Details for size of boxes and their
suggested contents are available at the
Methodist coffee mornings at the WCCC
at the same times between now and then.
The people of Watton have been
amazingly generous in previous years and
we will let you know how well Watton
has done this year!
Thank you
from the
Vicar & Cast
The Boo & Hiss Theatre Company,
Watton would like to say a massive
thank you to the people of Watton
and surrounding villages once again for
their fantastic support, following
another successful show last month. All
three performances of The Vicar of
Dibley The 2nd Coming sold out and
we even managed to squeeze in those
people who turned up on the night
hoping to see the show.
We are always blown away by the
enthusiasm of our audiences and this
year in particular because after our
production of The Vicar of Dibley last
year we knew we were taking a risk on
how a second one would be received.
But luckily it went down a storm, if
youll pardon the pun, and even the
Christmas-themed 2nd half had the
audience in stitches. I think its fair to
say thats the earliest Nativity that
Watton has ever seen.
Its always sad when the show is over
and we have to take down the scenery
and put away the costumes, but this
year was especially sad as it felt like
wed lived it for so long. When we
took to the stage for our first dress
rehearsal it was like wed never left and
over the two shows the characters
became very dear to us.
But onwards and upwards, as they say,
and weve got our 10th Anniversary
show next year to look forward to. It
will be another trip down memory lane
so watch this space for more details in
the coming months. We are always
happy to gain new members to the
group so if anyone would like to be
involved in next years show, be it
onstage or behind the scenes, please get
in touch with any one of us in person,
via our Facebook page or via Julian
Horn at the Wayland News
Could we also take this opportunity to
ask if anyone who saw the show
happened to take photographs, we
would be extremely grateful if they
could please let us know or simply post
them to our Facebook page. Thanks
again for your support and well see
you all next year.
Stacy Wilkinson (Director)
Christmas
Tree
Festival
in
Swaffham
30th November 7th December St.
Peter & St. Paul Church, Swaffham
The countdown is on for our fourth
Christmas Tree Festival starting on
Sunday 30th November with a service
of Advent at 6.00pm & ending on
Sunday 7th December at 4.00pm.
Refreshments will be served every day
With over 25 trees decorated by local
charities & schools along with our very
own Buzz Box decorating a tree this
year.
Do not miss coming along this year.
Open every day from 10.00am to
4.00pm
Admission FREE Everyone very
welcome
November 2014 The Wayland News Page 16
The Book Club
An every day story of literary folk
By Ken Knowles
Just like most U3A branches (thats the
University of the Third Age) the
Swaffington one runs many various
classes, which consist of small groups of
people who gather to share and expand their
interests in a great range of subjects, these
meetings being held in the private homes of
the members.
One such group is the Book Club, in which
the participants meet once a month to
discuss the merits of the various books they
have read. There are eleven members and
they convene in the abode of a different
person each month.
This time it was Bettys turn be the hostess
(surprisingly there are no men in the group
they probably have too much work to do that
precludes them from reading !).
Margaret gave a lift to Peggy and Ann in her
Citroen C3, and as she pulled into the drive,
Peggy said We seem to be the first here.
Dont lets get out yet, I hate to be first
anywhere.
No, Betty will think it odd if we just sit
here. Wed best go in straight away said
Margaret, partly because what she said was
true, but mainly because she knew that with
Peggys leg it would take about five minutes
to get her out of the car. So they set to and
with a great deal of effort manoeuvring her
stiff limb, managed to get Peggy out .
Then Ann said This isnt Bettys, place,
she lives in a house. This is a bungalow.
Oh, dear, said Margaret. Back in the car
Peggy.
When they had re-organised themselves s
and found the correct venue four doors
away, they rang the front door bell, and were
met by Betty, who said We were getting a
bit worried that perhaps you werent
coming. Anyway, would you like tea or
coffee ?
Without waiting for an answer Betty rushed
off to the kitchen, and the three newcomers
found seats for themselves, and greeted the
other members who had been awaiting their
arrival.
Hows the leg going, Peggy? asked Joan,
who was sitting next to her.
Oh, well, I dont really know. I went to the
hospital, and what a palaver that was. The
clinic I wanted was right at the back, about a
mile from the entrance, then they said Id got
to have an X-Ray, and so I had to traipse all
the way back to the X-Ray department,
which I couldnt find. I asked the way and
was sent up a long corridor, where I was
assured the X-Ray place was, but still I
couldnt find it. Then I met a nurse who took
me there. No wonder I couldnt find it, it
was called Radiography not X-Ray at all !
They do muck about. Why call it something
different ? Its like when I went to have my
foot seen to. Theyd changed the name from
Chiropody to Podiatry or some such
nonsense. Any road, Im still waiting for the
results of my tests.
After a pause Margaret observed There
dont seem too many here today .
No, well Caroline is in hospital in
Southampton, or Portsmouth or somewhere
on the south coast. Some bug she picked up
on her cruise. Apparently half the ship was
affected. And Georgina is having a Driving
Test.
Good Lord, at her age ?.
Yes, well Freds been disqualified, after his
latest speeding conviction. I reckon shell
have a bit of a job with that car of his, its
almost as big as a bus. Perhaps shell try for
PSV license !
At that moment Betty came back with three
coffees for Ann, Peggy and Margaret, after
which she said that it was time they got on,
and perhaps Joan would like to start.
So Joan put on her glasses and inspected a
few notes she had made and began.
The book I read was called Death is Final,
by Tamsin Robertson, of whom you may
have heard.
Heads were shaken, as no-one could recall
the name. Well, the cover said it was the
Number 1 best seller, Joan went on.
That means nothing,, said Peggy. When I
was in the Library last week, a whole shelf
of books in the Crime section all had
Number 1 Best Seller, and most also had
Totally Gripping Daily Mail or
Brilliant.The Times.
Betty said, Perhaps she is one of those who
write under another name, like that
J.K.Rowling, or Ruth Rendell. She
sometimes calls herself Jeremy Vine, I think
it is.
Barbara, said Gladys, which surprised
everyone because she rarely spoke.
But still no-one seemed to recognise the
name so Joan started once again. It all takes
place in the new house this couple have
moved in to at Aston Clinton, which is small
place in Buckinghamshire..
Oh, I know Aston Clinton, interrupted
Ann. My sister and I were evacuated to
Tring in the war, and we used to ride to
Aston, her on her proper bike and me on my
Fairy Cycle.
You wouldnt want to cycle there today,
said Margaret, its on the A 41, and the
traffic roars along it on the way to Hemel
Hempstead.
Is that where theyve got that funny
roundabout system where you choose which
way round you want to go?, asked Peggy.
Before anyone could answer her Margaret
said ,Talking of roundabouts reminds me to
say dont go home by the A47, the road is up
by the McDonalds roundabout.
Do you know ?, said Ann, Ive never
been in a McDonalds ?.
No, nor have I said Margaret, nor in one
of those Costa Coffee places, like the one
thats opened in Swaffham
That seems to do well, said Peggy,
theres always someone coming out of
there with cartons of something, which I
presume must be coffee, what with the name
and all. And the local rag says theres
another new one in Thetford .
Oh, never mind all that, said Betty a bit
testily, the times getting on .
So Joan resumed her report on the novel.
Well, one night the girl came home from
work, and was surprised to find the front
door wide open. As she went through the
hall and into the lounge she was horrified to
find her husband lying in a pool of
blood.
Before she could go on, Peggy broke in with
Cor, I can just imagine what went through
her mind. What a terrible shock it must have
been, for its an awful job trying to get blood
out of a carpet. Almost impossible, Id say.
Its bad enough to spill red wine, but blood,
no way. Probably means a complete new
carpet.
Put salt on it, said Margaret. They say
that sometimes works.
No, a touch of lemon said Ann or am I
thinking about something different ?
They all went through their memories of
how to clean up stains from carpets, but no-
one could re-call exactly what to use on
what, so Margaret brought them back to the
subject of the book by saying What
happened next ?, but Betty intervened with
Im awfully sorry folks, but I must bring
things to an end there as time has run out,
and Ive got the Scrabble class coming in an
hour, and Ive got to give Bill something to
eat before then. But its been great to see you
all. I think it does us all good to discuss these
literary works, dont you ? Theres surely
nothing more uplifting than a nice
intellectual discussion, I always say. Now
whose turn is it next month ?.
Shellrock Circle Club
For the over 50s of Rocklands
and the surrounding districts.
Thursday the 18th of September was
unseasonably warm as several of our
members set out on the yearly mystery
coach trip. The coach first made its way to
the pretty little village of Bawdeswell and
stopped at the Garden Centre there. This
was not the destination for the day but a
comfort stop. The coach next made its
way to Walsingham and this proved to be
the mystery destination. Everyone tried to
fit in as much sightseeing here as possible
but as with all such trips, some things got
overlooked or missed entirely.
The next stop was at Burnham Thorpe, the
birthplace of Lord Nelson. Although a
local hero, no attempt was made to
capitalize on this. The locals were very
proud of Lord Nelson but there were no
souvenirs, cafes, or guided tours round the
village. There was however, a farm shop
where cheeses, bacon etc., could be
purchased. On the way home via Wells,
the sea could be glimpsed but after such a
busy day, no one was wanting to stop for a
paddle and so the coach headed back
home.
It was decided to celebrate the birthday of
the club with a party this year on the 8th
of October. Which was the nearest date to
its formation. The doors were opened
earlier to get everyone seated by 13:00
hrs. The caterers laid out a great variety of
tasty sandwiches and other buffet style
food with plenty of tea and coffee with
cake for afterwards. The usual raffle was
held and the remaining time was spent
playing the game of "Hoi!" This seems to
be the game most favoured by club
members. Terry spiced up the proceedings
by introducing some presents of his own
to be played for.
Gerry of Shropham won the task for the
letter "R" with an eclectic collection of
items.
On the 12th of November the speaker will
be a representative from Age UK
(formally known as Age Concern.) So get
your queries ready for question time
which usually follows the talk. Now is the
time to find out about anything concerning
our age group that you have always
wanted to know. Meeting begins as usual
at 14:00 hrs till 16:00 hrs. Tea/coffee and
biscuits and the raffle as usual. The task
will be for the letter "S."
On the 20th of November you will get
another chance to visit Bawdeswell
Garden Centre as this has been chosen for
our FREE coach trip. Contact Margaret
English on 01953 457890 for further
details. Non-members of the club will
have to pay 7 if you would like to take
advantage of this outing. First pick-up Gt.
Ellingham at 10am.
NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS
WELCOME
Venue: The Village Hall, Rocklands.
(Contact: Secretary Allyson Blandford
01953 488103)
November 2014 The Wayland News Page 17
Watton Churches Together
Service Calendar for November
St. Marys Church, Watton
www.stmaryswatton.org
If I can be of help to you please do not hesitate to contact me,
on 01953 881439, I shall be available at church on Tuesdays
between 10.30am and 12 noon - Gerry Foster
1st, 3rd & 4th Wednesday at 9.30am Holy Communion 2nd
Wednesday Morning Worship
Tuesdays 7.30am-8.00am, Thursdays 5.00pm - 5.30pm
Saturdays 9.30am - 10.00am Parish Prayers.
Church Office opens Tues, Wed & Thurs 9am-1pm
Tel: 01953 881252 margaret@churchadm.freeserve.co.uk
Sat 1st 3.00pm All Saints Service followed by tea
Sun 2nd 8.00am Holy Communion
10.00am Holy Communion
3.30pm Norwich Diocesan Association
of Ringers Songs of Praise
Sun 9th Remembrance Sunday
8.00am Holy Communion
10.00am Holy Communion
2.15pm Act of Remembrance at
The War Memorial
3.00pm Service of Remembrance at
St Marys Church
Sun 16th 8.00am Holy Communion
10.00am Holy Communion
Sun 23rd 8.00am Holy Communion
10.00am All Age Worship
12 Noon Holy Baptism
6.30pm Choral Evensong
Sun 30th 8.00am Holy Communion
10.00am Holy Communion

Watton Methodist Church
www.wattonmethodist.btck.co.uk
Every Wednesday the Church is open for quiet reflection and
prayer between 10.15am & 11.30am. Its your quiet place. At
10.30am there is a half-hour Midweek Service in the Large
Vestry led by the Minister or a Church Member.
Minister: Deacon S Sowerby 01953 881035
Sun 2nd 10.45am Mrs A Fox
6.30pm Rev D Greenaway
Sun 9th Remembrance Sunday
10.45am Deacon S Sowerby
6.30pm Rev B Winner
Sun 16th 10.45am Mr B Ogden
6.30pm Mr D Harrison
Sun 23rd 10.45am Rev D Greenaway
6.30pm Rev A King & Deacon S Sowerby
Sun 30th 10.45am Rev C Howarth
2.30pm at Great Ellingham
Roman Catholic Community
Each Sat 5.30pm Mass at Watton Methodist Church

St. Nicholas Church, Ashill
Tuesdays at 10.00am Holy Communion
Sun 2nd 9.30am Lay Led Morning Worship
Sun 9th 9.30am Remembrance Day Service
Sun 16th 9.30am All Age Worship
Sun 23rd 9.30am Holy Communion
Sun 30th 9.30am Morning Worship

St. Georges Church, Saham Toney
Sun 2nd 11.00am Lay Led Morning Worship
Sun 9th 10.45am Remembrance Day Service
Sun 16th 11.00am All Age Worship
Sun 23rd 11.00am Holy Communion
Sun 30th 11.00am Holy Communion

S.S. Peter & Pauls Church, Carbrooke
Sun 2nd 10.30am Family Holy Communion at All Saints Tide
At this special service, we will be remembering those we have loved, but are
now in Gods care. There will be an opportunity for the names to be collected
when you arrive and they will be read out in prayer during the service; a candle
will be lit to remind us that they rest in the light of Christ.
Sun 9th 10.30am Remembrance Day Service
Sun 16th 10.30am Holy Communion
Sun 23rd 10.30am Lay Led Morning Worship
Sun 30th 6.30pm Group Advent Service Darkness to Light

St John the Evangelist Church, Ovington
Sun 2nd 9.30am Family Holy Communion at All Saints Tide
At this special service, we will be remembering those we have loved, but are
now in Gods care. There will be an opportunity for the names to be collected
when you arrive and they will be read out in prayer during the service; a candle
will be lit to remind us that they rest in the light of Christ.
Sun 9th 10.30am Remembrance Day Service
Sun 16th 10.30am Lay Led Morning Worship
Breckles, Caston, Great Hockham, Griston,
Merton, Stow Bedon & Thompson
Worship Calendar for November
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord Jesus.
Revelaton 14:13

Saturday 2
nd
November - All Saints & All Souls Day
10:30 am A service for All Saints and All Souls,
with United Holy Communion, Great Hockham

Sunday 9
th
November - Remembrance Sunday Services
10:00 am Merton (for Merton, Thompson, Tottington)
10:55 am Great Hockham
10:55 am Caston (for Breckles, Caston, Stow Bedon)
6:30 pm Griston

Tuesday 11
th
November - Armistice Day
10:55 am Act of Remembrance Caston War Memorial

Sunday 16
th
November - Second Sunday before Advent
9:00 am Matins (BCP), Great Hockham
10:30 am United Holy Communion, Griston

Sunday 23
rd
November - Christ the King
9:00 am Holy Communion (BCP), Merton
10:30 am United Holy Communion, Stow Bedon

Saturday 29
th
November - Advent at Messy Church
10 to 12 Noon Advent at Messy Church,
Caston Church of England Primary School Hall

Sunday 30
th
December - First Sunday of Advent
10:30 am United Holy Communion, Thompson

Sunday 7
th
December - Second Sunday of Advent
10:30 am United Holy Communion, Breckles

Watton area Food Bank donations received at all services

Pray and Play
Wednesdays at 10:15 am in Caston School Hall

The WAY Youth Group (ages 11+)
Sunday, 2
nd
November, 7:00 pm, Rectory, Caston

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

All Saints Church, Threxton
Service of Remembrance with Waton Silver
Band on Sunday 9th November at 10.30a.m
WATTON BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
Wed 5th Nov 2pm Tea and chat at Waton CCC with a speaker
from Total Health Pharmacy
Mon 17th 12 for 12.30pm Lunch at The Wagon & Horses Griston
WATTON PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
November Services "Meaningful Membership"
Sunday Morning Service 10.30am
Sunday School during the service
Enquiries: Pastor Neil Starling 01953 851898
Web site: www.watonchurch.org.uk
Basic First Aid for
Stress Levels
By Freda Farrow, Stress and Wellbeing Consultant
Years ago the word stress meant something very different from to-day
- it was mainly associated with heavy machinery where metal was
showing signs of stress through wear, aeroplane fuselages would be
tested for signs of stress, the steel of railway lines could be stressed,
but people, they did not get stressed. if they had to have a diagnosis or
excuse for any kind of odd behaviour, they were said to be suffering
from their nerves this ailment which came in many guises could, at
times, take one through the doors of a psychiatric hospital.
Now the stress word is part of our vocabulary, we all get stressed from
time to time, in fact if one does not get stressed at all then they are not
in the main stream or part of the human race. So what is stress - the
dictionary tells us it is pressure placed on the mind and the body
together causing the inability to control emotions and/or actions. Our
lifestyles have changed over the decades, we live in an age of must
haves computers, very high expectations, race to keep up with the
Joness etc. and like a boiler the pressure rises and sometimes we
explode with often serious consequences. To live permanently in this
state is injurious to our health both mental and physical.
So what can we do? First lets look at some simple first aid, the do-it-
yourself Paramedic.
Firstly relaxation is simple, cheap and enjoyable simply lie down on
the floor on a comfortable carpet or old duvet, with a headrest. Play
some relaxing and soothing music softly, preferably one of the many
relaxation tapes available in the shops. Relax your body by taking a
very deep breath and letting it out slowly through the mouth, repeating
this four times - then relax head, neck, arms, hands, legs and feet by
tensing and relaxing them, at the same time let your mind drift away to
a time you remember, such as a beautiful beach, a lovely garden. Then
close your eyes and re-live that wonderful time. Allow about 10
minutes minimum for this exercise. Not easy for the very stressed, but
by the third or fourth time it will start to work and you will feel the
relaxation creeping over you, warm, comforting and oh so relaxing.
Being on your own at this time is quite important, unless you are
sharing the exercise with friends, group relaxation can be very
therapeutic.
For a beginners meditation, sit in your favourite cosy chair or relax on the
settee, turn off the television - try and be by yourself here - do the
relaxation first - have a little rest, then close your eyes - try and imagine
you are in a beautiful garden filled with all the wonderful things you would
like in a garden, water, trees, flowers, shrubs etc . walk round the garden
smell the perfumes, see the birds and flowers, sit and gaze at the fish, enjoy
the warm sun or summer rain relax and enjoy it have animals in there if
you wish, this is your secret garden where you can go every time you feel
stressed, it is your private garden. your sanctuary, stay as long as you wish
or have time for. This works better if you can do the relaxation first, not
always possible but do your best.
If you are a busy person try a quick relaxation as above sitting on a train,
in a bus, walking in the park. BUT NOT IN THE CAR. Preferably wait
until you are alone and allow yourself half an hour or more. Do both as
often as possible preferably relax, then try and meditate, the difference in
your stress levels will soon be noticeable and yes you are worth the time
spent on yourself and no you are never too busy to allow time for YOU.
When you are enjoying the feeling of less stress and have got the hang
of simple meditation it will be time to start thinking about stress
management techniques, the next step, which will enhance your ability
to cope with all aspects of the modern busy and often hectic life style.
For further information about stress management both personal and
corporate phone 01362 820994 or e-mail
fredajudd@hotmail.co.uk

Ovington Gardening Club
The October meeting was about Alpines from Mountain to
Garden by Tony Goode. This was a talk delivered by an expert
with vast knowledge of his subject and he took us from the
mountains of Switzerland to his garden in Norwich in a superb
selection of slides an excellent evening.
The November meeting will be by Barry Gayton on
Variegated Plants in the Home and Garden and will be held
on Wednesday 5th November at 7.45pm in Ovington Village
Hall. Further details can be found by ringing Ed on 01953
885848 or Carol on 01760 440719.
Great Hockham
Gardening Club
Our October meeting was the first presided over by our new
Chairman, Sue Thomas. It was well attended by 25 members and
1 guest who thoroughly enjoyed the extremely interesting talk
given by Christine Herbert on the use of herbs for medicinal use.
She was happy to share her extensive knowledge and explained
which herbs were useful for what and how to make teas, soup,
tinctures and glycerates to cure a wide variety of ills.
Christine lives and works from her home in Spooner Row and
has a self-sufficient small holding where she grows their own
food as well as the herbs she uses professionally.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12
th
, Edinburgh Hall, Harling
Rd. Time : 2pm for 2.30 star, A humorous and entertaining talk
by a brilliant speaker CHARLOTTE PHILCOX entitled . . .
'WORKERS, WELLINGTONS & WHEELBARROWS' We
look forward to your company.
First meeting : FREE! Competitions, raffle and refreshments
Seed catalogues will be available to order from at 50% discount.
If you are interested in joining our Gardening Club or wish to
know more about it - check out our website, or give me a call.
The membership fee is only 10 per year and there are many
discounts and advantages to being a member.
Jane Dalton (Sec GHGC) 01953 498694
Website: greathockhamgardeningclub.org.uk
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Shropham Village Hall (NR17 1DU)
Christmas Craft Fair
Saturday November 29th 10 - 2pm.

Festive refreshments & seasonal lunches

Great variety of stalls and a children's craft
table to make Christmas decorations

Come along and see our
newly refurbished hall
If you would like a table we still have
spaces Call Jacky on 01953 498389
At the September meeting local historian Brian
Mitchell presented an overview of World War 1.
This covered the world wide involvement of over
one hundred countries fighting on western and
eastern continents aligning themselves for or
against the predominant German aggression. Brian
cleverly segregated the political lead up to the war,
the various lines of battle, and the aftermath of war.
To define such complex events that could readily
be understood in one hour, was a remarkable
achievement assisted by superb graphics. The talk
coincides with a visit by members in October to
The Imperial War Museum in London with its
special focus on WW1.
Thirty members recently enjoyed a glorious sunny
day at Blenheim Palace at Woodstock, near
Oxford, visiting the house and gardens. Blenheim
Palace was the birthplace of Winston Churchill,
and an exhibition of his life was of special interest.
There will be no pub lunch for Alans group until
further notice. Brians group will be meeting at The
Windmill at Necton on Tuesday 25th November.
Susan Pages garden group will be visiting
Bawdswell Garden Centre at Bawdswell for
Christmas lunch at the end of November/
December. Date is to be advised.
The Croquet Group played their last match of the
season in September, and afterwards, they were
royally entertained at the home of Fran and Martin
Parker in Merton. Group Leader Bill Barnes
thanked Fran and Martin for their excellent tuition
throughout the summer.
Our speaker for the November meeting will be
Amanda Harrold, presenting Maddermarket
Costumes.
We will be collecting money for the Christmas
lunch at Richmond Park Golf Club.
For further information on The National U3A go to
www.u3a.org.uk
Watton & District University Of The Third Age
Shipdham and
District Book Group
On 15th October the group discussed Rebecca by
Daphne du Maurier. Published in 1938 and never
out of print since this was hailed as a romantic
novel with Gothic overtones, the latter enforced by
the dark 1940 Hitchcock film with a changed
ending. It quickly became a best seller. The version
we read has an Afterword written in 2002 by Sally
Beauman herself the author of Rebeccas Tale a
more recent sequel to the original.
Most members had read the book in their youth,
usually found in the bookcase of their respective
mothers and taken at face value. On reading it
with maturity and forensic and psychological
knowledge of the 21st Century, views were
changed. It was agreed that the Afterword would
have been more useful as a Foreword and an
even further reading might be needed. Most
found the first half tedious and wanted to shake
the mousy, timid narrator with no name, only
that of the second Mrs De Winter, although they
realised she was a necessary and clever narrative
device. There was an interesting discussion with
all agreed that the novel is of its class and time;
the sexual undertones may have escaped early
readers but there is the suggestion that the two
wives of Max de Winter reflect the two sides of
Du Mauriers own bisexual character; names
such as Manderley for the house have masculine
suggestions, whilst Maxim is the name of a
machine gun and de Winter implies sterile
coldness; there is an established link between
sexual deviation and arson; the long awaited
ending has a clever twist and the unnamed
narrator would appear to have been rewarded by
a long, boring exile in various hotels abroad with
the husband she still loves , probably from her
mid twenties onwards.
It is definitely not the light romantic novel as
presented in the past If you think you know it
may we suggest you read it again, Afterword
first. However, putting all thought of modern
psychology and forensic knowledge aside it is
still worth reading for itself and enjoying at face
value as we all did in more innocent and ignorant
days.
On the 19th November we will be discussing
The Snack Thief by Andrea Camilleri.
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Dance Away
at the Queens Hall
Ballroom, Latn and Sequence dancing
November 1st, December 6th
8 p.m. to 11 p.m. admission 4
Caston Antique
& Collectables
Fair
Saturday 8th November - Caston
Village Hall - 10 am to 4 pm.
An Antique and Collectables Fair will
be held at Caston Village Hall, NR17
1DD, on Saturday 8th November
between 10am and 4pm. Admission is
free and refreshments are available.
The fair features antique items large
and small on a wide variety of stalls
and can provide a great opportunity to
purchase that elusive Christmas present.
Diabetes UK
Despite the need for a rowing boat and
waterproof clothing, our October
meeting was well attended! We had Dr
Jeremy Turner, Consultant Physician
from the Elsie Bertram Diabetes
Centre, as our speaker and Laurence
Barker, Voluntary Development
Officer from Diabetes UK, Eastern
Region, was also there.
Dr Turner decided to turn our meeting
into a question and answer session
about Diabetes. Amongst several items
covered he talked about Type 1 &
Type 2 Diabetes, Neuropathy,
Carbohydrates, Blood Sugar Readings
and HB1C test. It was an extremely
interesting meeting and I think he was
able to reassure some of our members
about certain aspects of Diabetes they
may have been concerned about. He
then turned the tables on himself by
asking us if we had any questions for
him. That was a bit unexpected, but it
was all light hearted and it was the
perfect end to a great meeting.
Our meeting in November is our A. G.
M. It will be on the 10th, at 10.13 am,
in the Pentecostal Church, Watton
(whom we thank for the generous use
of their facilities ). For details of any of
our meetings please phone Helen,
01953 884713, leave a message and I
will get back to you as soon as I can.
Shine
Night
Walk
On Saturday 27th September 2014
myself (Caroline Scott), my
parents John and Rosemary Scott
and my sister Jo Pike completed a
half marathon Shine Night Walk in
London to raise money for Cancer
Research UK.
The charity is close to my heart
after being diagnosed with breast
cancer in August 2013. After 8
months of treatment which
included chemotherapy, an
operation and a course of
radiotherapy. We celebrated my 12
month 'cancer journey' with 17,000
other walkers completing both half
marathons and marathons around
some of London's most historic
sights.
As a family we are enormously
grateful for all the donations made
to us from family, friends and our
neighbours which definitely
spurred us on. We are pleased to
announce we raised a fantastic
935.00
Thank you everyone for your kind
donations and best wishes over the
last year. The Scott Family.
Inheritance
Laws
Simplified

New laws simplifying what happens when
someone dies without leaving a Will came
into force on 1st October this year. Adrian
Goldring, a partner in local law firm Spire
Solicitors LLP said, The changes to the
law are designed to speed up and
modernise the process of dividing the
money, property and other assets of a
person who dies without a Will
(intestate).
The reforms bring the law into line with
the expectations of modern society and
will make the process easier to manage for
relatives and friends.
The changes, made in the new Inheritance
and Trustees Powers Act, include:
When someone who has no children dies
intestate, their whole estate will pass to
their spouse. Before todays changes a
complex set of rules has been used which
also, in some circumstances, allocated
parts of the estate to other family members.
When someone dies intestate and they do
have children, the way their estate is split
between their spouse and children will be
simplified. This has also previously been
subject to a complex set of rules.
Closing a loophole to make sure children
who are adopted dont lose their
inheritance after their parents death.
If you would like assistance in relation to
your Will, or the death of someone who
died intestate, call Adrian Goldring at
Spire Solicitors LLP, 40 High Street,
Watton, on 01953 882864 for further
information.