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No. 160 incorporating The Wayland News, Attleborough & District News and The Wymondham News August 2010
Heritage Cyder
Evening
Vintage glider returns to the
By popular demand after last year‟s very
successful sell-out event, Attleborough
Heritage Group is holding another Cyder
Evening as part of the Attleborough Festival
skies after twenty seven years
weekend. As so many people were
disappointed not to obtain tickets last year we
are moving to a larger venue. The event will be
at The Connaught Hall, Attleborough on
Saturday 18 September 2010 from 7.00 for
7.30 pm and will begin with an illustrated talk,
followed by refreshments and the opportunity
to get together to see cyder making techniques
and other displays. There will be plenty of
chances to reminisce about the past when
Attleborough was a major national cyder-
producing town. Tickets and further
information are available from the Heritage
Centre, Attleborough, Tel 01953 455877 or
455553 or from Roy Woods 01953 452750
Pictured: Matthew, Siona, David, Janet and Erin, the Ladley family with the Prefect glider lovingly restored after 27 years and flown in July
In 1969, as a 16 year old Staff same machine until leaving the Air buy the glider that had given them Prefect was then put into a trailer
Cadet at 611 Gliding School, David Training Corps in 1971. Mr so much joy as youngsters. and stored at the Ladley family
Ladley had his first encounter with Ladley‟s passion for flying They flew it from RAF Swanton home until, in 2005, Mr Ladley and
a Slingsby Prefect glider, which at continued unabated and when the Morley with the Norwich Soaring his son Matthew determined to
the time was considered the RAF decided to sell the machine in Group until that group disbanded in restore the machine to flying order.
ultimate flying experience for 1979, David and fellow ex-cadet 1983, and it was flown for the last No small undertaking, given
cadets. He continued to fly the David Dunwell clubbed together to time on the 31st July 1983. The (Continued on page 2)
Fears of property
developer’s
“gold rush”
A change in approach to the way opposition. The one hope that affected
Breckland Council considers planning residents had was that the site was not
applications for housing, may mean earmarked for development, but
Councillors are, in effect, powerless to Breckland may yet find themselves
control the pattern of development in forced to grant planning permission
our towns and villages in the near because of the current situation.
future. The change has been forced The problem relates to the transition
upon Breckland Council by the from the previous top-down
Government‟s attempts to give more (Government led) Regional Spatial
power to local communities to control Strategies (RSS) to a more local and
the scale and shape of development sustainable development policy which
and may lead to locally unpopular allows local communities and councils
developments such as the recent more control over local plans.
application for 91 properties in Watton Under the RSS, Local Planning
by Hopkins Homes being granted Authorities are required to provide a
planning permission. supply of sites that are „available,
The site in question is outside the suitable and achievable‟ for housing
defined development boundary and has developments over the next five years
met with some considerable local (Continued on page 3)
Mid-Norfolk Times Page 2 News
many Shipdham Flying club
members. Reflecting the views of the
family, Dave‟s wife Janet said “It was
West Norfolk
wonderful! As a family we have all
lived and breathed the restoration
Aviation
these past years, it has occupied every
spare minute of their time I have no Society
idea what they will do next.” Len Raven was the guest speaker at
“Perhaps I will get them to decorate the June meeting, his subject was
our house” she said with a grin. Helicopter Operations in Malaya. This
The 8 Ball Gliding Group operates as was based on his own experiences,
a part of the Shipdham Flying Club and was very well illustrated with a
and fly a wide selection of vintage wide variety of photographs
and modern gliders in a friendly and The Malayan Emergency was a
comfortable environment. The flying guerrilla war fought between
club is privileged to operate from Commonwealth armed forces and the
Shipdham Airfield, a former World Malayan National Liberation Army
War 2 base owned by Mrs E (MNLA), the military arm of the
Paterson. Malayan Communist Party, from 1948
The airfield was home to the to 1960. During the campaign RAF
USAAF 44th Bomb Group, the helicopters operated in support of the
The moment the Prefect left the ground for the first time in 27 years with Mr Ladley at the controls “Flying 8 Balls”, which operated ground Forces, moving troops, ferrying
Liberator aircraft on highly supplies and carrying out medical
modern safety regulations. the supervision of engineer Mike before laboriously reassembling it to dangerous daylight bombing evacuation. At the start of the
In 2009 he and his son, also a skilled Simms, and with the valuable help of a condition that is as good as, if not missions over Europe. Their first Emergency, the British had a total of 13
glider pilot in his own right, began other members of Shipdham Flying better than, new. combat mission was flown on infantry battalions in Malaya, including
work in earnest, stripping the Club. Together they checked, And on the 11th July, just 15 days November 7, 1942 and was the first seven partly-formed Gurkha battalions,
machine to its component parts under replaced or restored every single part short of the 41st anniversary of his of 344 missions flown against the three British battalions, two battalions
first flight in the glider, David Ladley Axis powers in WW II. Over 8400 of the Royal Malay Regiment and a
piloted the machine back to the skies individual combat sorties were British Royal Artillery Regiment being
from Shipdham Airfield. flown by the 44th during which 850 utilised as infantry. This force was too
“I was probably more nervous than brave young men lost their lives. small to effectively meet the threat of
the first time I flew her” said Mr Their sacrifice is commemorated the "communist terrorists" or "bandits",
Ladley “but it was wonderful to just with a Memorial at the Club and and more infantry battalions were
to sit in there in the open air. So also with a museum there dedicated needed in Malaya. The British brought
many memories came flooding back.” to their memory. in soldiers from units such as the Royal
“I am so grateful to everyone at the 8 If you would like to experience the Marines, Australian forces and King's
Ball Gliding group at Shipdham thrill of gliding at Shipdham, or buy a African Rifles. Another effort was a re-
airfield, but especially so to Mike voucher to give as a gift to someone formation of the Special Air Service in
Simms for his skills, knowledge and you think would enjoy it, then 1950 as a specialised reconnaissance,
guidance, and also to Paul Baldwin contact the Membership Secretary, on raiding and counter-insurgency unit
and Jerry Berringer for all their help.” sfcmembership@btinternet.com or The society will next meet in
The great moment was watched by by phone on 07713880689 or September. Guests and new members
the entire Ladley family, David telephone the Club on 01362 820 709 welcomed, for more details, phone:
Left David Dunwell and in the aircraft David Ladley Dunwell and his son James, plus at the weekends. 01842 879210 or 01953 882246
News Mid-Norfolk Times Page 3
Norfolk County Council's Environment, increased investment this year will not money we have spent on structural
Watton (next to Co Op)
01953 884141
Transport and Development overview and become clear until the roads are surveyed maintenance has remained almost static in
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expected to be cut further in the autumn. condition of 'B' and 'C' class roads and maintain a safe network and limited further
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condition of Norfolk's county road network Although the condition of roads is years ahead, maintaining our roads to
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Attleborough High School and Sixth Form for cancer prevention and treatment for Wymondham. It is so important that we
Centre presented a cheque for £407.00 to sufferers and their families and to develop have opportunities to educate young
Dr Henry Mannings of Star Throwers, the educational opportunities so people can people about their health; whether it be
Wymondham based Cancer support make informed choices about their methods of checking themselves for signs
charity. Students of the school had raised treatment and to increase the awareness of cancer or how to develop a healthy
the money for the charity as they wanted to necessary for cancer prevention in lifestyle lifestyle that helps to maximise their
support the wonderful work that this choices. As well as detailed up to date chances of preventing cancer.”
charity carries out in the local community. advice about cancer and all forms of Dr Henry Mannings of Star Throwers
After Dr Mannings presented an assembly medical treatment, the charity also offers a Charity in Wymondham receiving a
at the school, and after a Sixth Form visit range of complementary therapies to cheque from Asisitant Headteacher
to the charity base students were eager to support those who are suffering from the Carmina McConnell with students from
raise money to help the important work of disease and their relatives. These presently the school at Attleborough High School
the charity. Year 12 students wanted to be include Massage, Reiki, Reflexology, and Sixth Form
able to donate the funds to provide the family counselling and osteopathy. The Centre
charity with another educational model for charity aims to educate the public on the If you need some
identifying a common form of cancer; the prevention of cancer. They are constantly help or advice, or
£407 donated on this occasion will allow developing their education programme and feel that you could
this can offer focussed workshops on different get involved and
Star Throwers (www.starthrowers.org.uk) aspects of the disease to inform and help assist Star
has been in development for a number of prevention Throwers in their
years, finally launching in September Dr Mannings commented: “Star Throwers quest to support
2009. Star Throwers is a not-for-profit, would like to thank Attleborough High those touched by
registered charity run entirely by School and Sixth Form Centre staff and cancer in East
passionate volunteers, dedicated to students for the money they have raised Anglia, please call
supporting and advising people in East today, and in the past, for our charity. We on 01953 423304
Anglia who are affected by cancer, or are have developed good links with this school or go to their
at particular risk of developing cancer. The – Sixth Formers recently attended a series website.
charity seeks to provide a range of advice of workshops at the charity base in
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Attleborough WI
group. Aurora's aunts, and instead of
Sports Day the following Wednesday the thick forest growing around Monday to Saturday 6.30 – 8.30
did not have quite such good weather, the castle, the 100 years' sleep Tuesday to Saturday 12.00 – 2.00
but that was a relief to all those was conceived of in terms of
participating in the races as well as the cryogenics: the characters 01953 882125
We began our June meeting with a Croft‟s great – granddaughter is the onlookers. All pupils worked very hard being preserved by being deep- www.broomhallhotel.co.uk
minute‟s silence in memory of Jackie Pearly Queen of Somer‟s Town for their team and had great fun. The frozen!
Swain, whose funeral had been in the Mr Baxter brought along several parents were particularly competitive in Finally the end of the school
morning. The main business garments, including his daughter‟s the „tossing the pancake‟ race. It was year was celebrated in true
commenced & christening very close between the teams this year, Rocklands style with a year six
arrangements gown. All the but congratulations are due to the Blue leavers assembly and an all-
were made for patterns had a team. The entire school had a grand day singing, all-acting production
the Safari Supper personal out at the Norfolk Show. Staff and of Treasure Island. We also bid
on July 3rd meaning & he helpers did an amazing job, keeping a very sad farewell to our head
The speaker for sews on track of the children amongst so many teacher (and that of our
the evening was several people! The pupils completed lots of partnership school -Great
Gerry Baxter on thousands of school trails - the dancing sheep were Ellingham). Cath Mills is off to
“The Origins & buttons onto particularly popular. We also visited the a well-deserved retirement, but
Traditions of the each item. We Ben Burgess stand where the school if her travel plans are anything
Pearly Kings & were surprised students were very fortunate to see an to go by she will not be idle.
Queens.” The by the weight exhibition of their own agricultural Many, many thanks Mrs Mills
first Pearly King of one of his
was Henry Croft, jackets.
“Texas Everbearing”,
Breckland Flower and Garden Club await model rules from the
National Allotment and
Leisure Society and an
Flowers, gardens, good company and Competitions - Best Corsage was Box?' agreement with the Parish
a tasty lunch were enjoyed in worn by Sue Blackett, Jane Cannell's The competition is for an Council. A person wanting
glorious weather by members and sweet peas were placed first and arrangement in a box and the table an allotment does not
friends at the July meeting held in Shirley Betts had the most points in show is for 'three stems of hot colour necessarily have to belong
Joy Tunmore's garden. Wearing the plant identification quiz. from the border' to Old Buckenham
buttonholes everyone strolled round Next Meeting will be held on 12th Visitors are always very
the garden for a plant identification August 2010 at Old Buckenham welcome. Further details
quiz, sweet peas were judged and Village Hall 2 p.m. when 'The Girls' from Pat 01953 457305
plants sold. will be arranging from 'What's in the or Sally 01953 788712
Key to
Pictures
Top left: Kieron Phoenix
reaching new heights in
the skipping exercise.
Top right: Lewis Pinkney
scoring a terrific penalty _
a future England Player
perhaps?
Mid Left: Ibbi Ivory
showing how the girls are
just as good as the boys at
penalties.
Mid Right: Josh Stadius-
Horn cornering like Lewis
Hamilton in the
playground.
Left: Left - Beau-Kerry
Bonner (touching yellow
bowl) Right - Abbie
Dennis (fruit on stick)
enjoying the fruits of the
labours of local chef Mr
George.
News Mid-Norfolk Times Page 13
The Ovington
Services, delivered in complete
Pub
privacy, include:
Thursday 19 August 10 – 12 Noon
Applications for and enquiries Swanton Morley Village Hall, 2pm
about Housing and Council Tax
Crower
– 4pm Bawdeswell Village Hall
Benefits Friday 20 August 10 – 12 Noon
Payments for Council services Weeting Village Hall, 2pm – 4pm
(including Council Tax) using Mundford Village Hall
debit Wednesday 25 August 10 –
Requesting a bulky waste 12Noon Thetford Abbey Car park,
Mornin ter orl onya, or iffen yewre yew siddown a kipya clacka shut”
collection or; 2pm – 4pm Hockham Village Hall
hed yer dinna, thas artanoon ter orl Well tha sorta put Horry in his
onya. plearce, fer a while. Reporting an abandoned vehicle Thursday 26 August 10 – 12Noon
Spect yor well inta yer nu teartas by Summonem rekkun‟d we orta hev Telephone and website access will Shipdham Village Green, 2pm –
now, thar cummin up orlrite spite not one o tha bottle banks, meark a bit a also be available to specialist 4pm Mattishall Village Hall
hevin a lot o rearn. munny for tha horl. advisers in: Friday 27 August 10 – 12Noon
Cos Horry he say his bin diggin Cos thet gotta tha ole chearwumon a The Citizens Advice Bureau Banham Community Centre, 2pm
hissun fer wicks, we dornt set a lotta garpin at us tew, she sed atween us Norfolk County Council – 4pm East Harling Market
stor by his tearls tho. we cud fill tha thing up inna coupla Plus many other partner agencies Square
Tha ole Willuj Horl hed a meetin daze. I dint no wot she ware a gittin
larst wik n Horry n me thort we‟d at, cos I allus teark my ole bottles
The Hare &
WANTED . . . .
jine in. back to tha pub, tha lanlord gissus
Blarst, tha ole mawtha inna tha chare tuppence fer evra bottle, mindyew I
gissus a rare ole luk n she say, “Wot git tha feelin thet he shuv tuppence Barrel Hotel
yew tew duin in hare, tha meetin is onna a pint o mild ony I doont offen
Community Bus
Originally an old manor house dating back
private” “Thas orl rite” say Horry. git a rownd in since tha furrinas
to 1806, we offer 16 en-suite bedrooms,
“We sharnt lissen ter wot yewre a mooved inta tha Big Horl up tha
10 of which have been converted from
sayin” I rekoned we orta sit tite cos rood, yew ony hev to ware a dutty
the old Coach House Stables
ware bin hare a lotlonga than har, n
tha ole football warnt wuth wotchin
nither.
ole cap n stic a bitta straw in ya gob
n luk sorta dwany n thars a baer onna
tha tearble.
Drivers ‘Noted for Good Food’
Extensive Bar & Restaurant Menu
Tha ole kermitee ware a clakin on fer Anyways, the Horl Kermitee hev
a fare wile, an Horry sorta gin ter agreed to hev a gret ole grub nite Watton Town Council owns and reasons. bookings advisable at all times
snor, but as sune as thar torked about sune, Horry sekunded thet mowshun runs a community bus which is The Council relies on volunteers to A relaxing Conservatory ~ Beer Garden
anutha o tha gret ole grub nites, He n I thurded it, but we wus towd to used by the elderly and disabled at drive the bus and although we now Patio ~ Bar ~ Restaurant
wos up onna his feet wolunteerin ter keep ower nooses owt tha horls the discretion of the council. have regular drivers to cover the Games Room ~ Car Park ~ Courtyard
tearst orl tha offrins jist in cearse tha bisness. Tha kermitee‟ll hefta arsk The bus is used on a weekly basis five days we are looking for
Monday to Friday, to transport volunteers who would be prepared Try our Traditional
doont mit tha rite standuds. tha cowncil abowt gittin wun o tha
Tha ole Chearwumon, she giv Horry bottle banks, cos thet mite wont elderly residents from their homes to cover for holidays and sickness, Sunday Lunch
wun o tha luks wott‟l bun worta, she plannin permishun. to the Wayland Luncheon Club. so you if you can spare a few hours Discounts for large bookings always negotiable
say. “Yew et moost of ennyonus larst I shull tell yew orl abowt ower posh This service is a vital part of some per week on an occasional basis at Children Always Welcome
time, yew grate ole pig yew, rekkun grub nite anutha time, thas time for resident‟s lives enabling them to short notice we would be pleased to
yew shud be barred fra orl ower my fourses. enjoy a meal and socialise. It is hear from you. 80 Brandon Road, Watton.
primarily for those who may have Contact the Town Clerk – Jacqui
doo‟s, yew allus cors a hellup, dew Dew yew keep a troshin. Sid
become isolated for a variety of Seal on 01953 881007 Tel: 01953 882752
Mid-Norfolk Times Page 14 News
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Cllr Rogers, Ron Thompson and members of the Watton and District support group for Diabetes UK
Two bumper cheques for £1,136 have Receiving the cheques were Paul Fleet, children‟s holidays for many years. We Picture: Supplied
been presented to Diabetes UK and area volunteer manager, who accepted are very pleased to accept the cheque
Cancer Research UK by Cllr. John on behalf of Cancer Research UK. Paul on behalf of the Eastern Region for Attleborough High School and Sixth and the other teachers to link the
Rogers, previous Chairman of said; “Cancer Research UK is the Diabetes UK” Form Centre Geography teacher, Joel research and their experiences on the
Breckland Council leading independent funder of cancer Cllr Rogers said: “I am so pleased to be Rodker, has earned the exciting project to the curriculum. On his return
The money was raised through a research in Europe. We are almost able to present these cheques to two opportunity to experience cutting-edge to Attleborough High Joel will use his
variety of fundraising events which entirely funded by the public, with very hardworking and worthwhile charities environmental research work on an new knowledge to inform the learning
Cllr. Rogers has held this year, little government funding. Without the that I have supported over the past year expedition to Belarus this summer of the students at the school. The
including an auction and raffle held at generosity and dedication of our “Cancer Research‟s groundbreaking Earlier this year, Earthwatch, the teachers on the project will work
the Chairman‟s reception and Clerk to supporters we would not be able to work into the prevention, diagnosis and international environmental charity, together to devise educational
Watton Town Council, Jacqui Seal, continue to make progress against treatment of cancer has helped save invited UK-based secondary level resources for use in the classroom, and
held a garden party and raised £220.00 cancer. The donation from Cllr Rogers millions of lives. This work is funded teachers of geography, science and these resources will be made available
which she kindly donated to the and Breckland Council is very much entirely by the public, which is why citizenship to apply to join its for others to use
Chairman‟s charity appreciated and will go a long way in fundraising events are so important expedition, Belarus Wetlands, from 2- Speaking about the trip Joel Rodker
The presentation took place at the funding our continued work in the fight “There are three million people in 11 August 2010 said “This is a very special opportunity
Watton Pentecostal Church on Harvey against cancer." the UK living with diabetes and Joel who is also the school‟s Lead to visit a fascinating environment, meet
Street in Watton during the regular Ron Thompson accepted the cheque on 20,000 children in the UK have Teacher for the Environment is one of like-minded people and learn a huge
monthly meeting of the Watton and behalf of Diabetes UK and said the diabetes. We have had many eight successful applicants who will be amount in a short space of time. I want
District Support Group for Diabetes. funds would be used to fund holidays fundraising events this year to help helping Earthwatch scientists to find to inspire our students to do similar
The group meet once a month on the for children with diabetes Diabetes UK continue our work to effective ways of conserving the things. I intend to share my
second Monday of very month and Ron commented; “Diabetes UK has improve the lives of people with unique wetlands of Belarus, hiking to experiences with the staff and students
have been meeting for four years been organising family weekends and diabetes." sampling sites to collect data which at Attleborough High and also to
will help the scientists to select demonstrate links between the
wetlands which are in need of protection of important ecosystems in
Howlett - Rook
What a star she is
She did it! She did it! What a brave woman Frances cancer, with myself and our two sons, Alan and Barrie, at
Packham is, jumping out of a plane and being parachuted his bedside, we were grateful for all the prayers said for
safely down to earth by an experienced member of the him during his illness, which I am sure kept him free from
parachute team. How proud of her I was watching her pain right to the end. As a family we were completely
come into sight out of the clouds and landing safely on the overwhelmed by the cards, (over 200) letters and flowers
ground and still managing to smile to her friends and sent to us, with the messages that he was regarded as a
family anxiously watching her landing. Perhaps it was a friendly, funny, person and always the gentleman. At his
grimace, but we were all cheering and toasting her safe funeral there wasn't a seat to be had in the church. He
return in champagne supplied by her partner Charles would have been as overwhelmed as we were, and I thank
Frances did this brave deed, to do something special for everyone who took the time to come and pay their
her 60th Birthday and at the same time to raise funds for respects. The total sent by the undertakers to Big "C" was
the local Charity Big "C" in memory of her friend Jim £812.25
Scrymgeour. I am pleased to say that he knew she was I have lots of thanks to make, to the Doctors and nurses at
doing it for big "C" but when he died before the event he the Colney Centre , to Dr Muller and Dr Kim the trainee
would have been so touched by her thoughts for him who were wonderful, to Rosie from McMillan nurses, to
Sponsorship money is still coming in but, to date, Frances the district nurses at Watton, who were so supportive to
has raised around £1000. There is still time to donate to both of us, who made him very comfortable and never
Big "C" and donations can be left at the Wayland complained about his attitude to taking medication. I have
Partnership Office to thank all our friends who were there for us and for me
When Jim Scrymgeour died after losing his battle with since Jim has gone. To the love and support I have felt
from my lovely customers at Top to Toe and a
very special thank you to my staff, Alan,
LANDSCAPE GARDENING Gosia, Kay and Rosemary, who held
everything together running the shop in my
Tim Luxton Established 1973 absence.
Patios ~ Paths ~ Fencing ~ Shingle Drives To my brother and my brother in law, for their
Seeding ~ Turfing Etc. love, lastly to God for giving me two
wonderful sons Alan and Barrie who with
Low Maintenance Gardens their partners have been there for me as I
Designed & Built mourn the loss of my husband of 42 Years.
"He lived for those he loved. And those he
loved remembered". Marilyn Scrymgeour.
Photos and References always available
For a Quality Job & Free Quote Picture: Breckland Photographic
Show
Oulton Broad and Miss Emma Rook, daughter of Cathy and Colin Rook of
Hunters Oak, Watton.
The Bride was given away by her father and wore a Baby Pink dress. She was
The Annual Wayland Show will be held on attended by Josie, Mel, Becky, Summer and sisters Hollie and Debbie were
Sunday 1st August just outside Watton on the present. The Best Man was Mr Reece Howlett and Kev and Rob were Ushers.
Brandon Road. Last year‟s show was The couple honeymooned for short break in London which will be followed
acclaimed in the press and by many as the by a family holiday to Disney World in Florida at Christmas.
best ever with fantastic weather, record
attendance and more exhibitors, competitors
and attractions than before. It raised a total of
£7150 for local charities
Among other things featuring in the Grand
News from the
Ring this year will be Jive Pony. This unique
show has the lot with vaulting, dancing,
acting, costume changes and amazing riding
Wayland Partnership
skills. Other very popular attractions are the
Bob Hogg Sheepdog Display, West Norfolk As mentioned in last month‟s edition local artists work for sale within the
Foxhounds, Trinity Foot Beagles and not of the Mid-Norfolk Times, Wayland Gallery shop
forgetting Cyril the Squirrel Racing Terriers House in Watton High Street, home of Finally, for the business community,
and Mid Norfolk Gundogs the Wayland Partnership, offers a wide we have waylandbusinesscentre.co.uk
New for 2010 is the Lifestyle Marquee and range of services and support to the which contains a wealth of valuable
planned attractions are a fashion show, Wayland community as a whole. We information and links to additional
cookery demos, floral displays, hair and are constantly striving to increase the information. We also issue regular
beauty exhibitions and a stunning dance range of services but recognise that it Email Information Bulletins to some
performance with the chance to relax and take is vital that the community is made 400 local businesses and if you don‟t
it all in while enjoying afternoon tea aware of these services. already receive them, let us know and
Our livestock classes are well attended and of Firstly we have an “open door” policy we will add you to the database (see
a very high standard and with in-hand and and anyone is welcome to drop by to contact details below). Also have a
ridden classes, the show is a chance to see find out what we offer. This can range look at
some of our best local Show Horses. This year from bus pass applications, waylandbusinesscentre.blogspot.com
we also welcome retrained Racehorses and appointments with the Registrar, the which provides your business with a
Working Hunters for the first time. We are Wayland Community Bank to chance to share your expertise and
also running clear round show jumping exhibitions and events throughout the knowledge with a larger audience. It
The Wayland Agricultural Society Young year. We also submit articles to the gives you a valuable opportunity to
Achiever of the Year 2010 award recognises Times and regularly have a slot on network and is particularly useful for
outstanding dedication and contribution to Wayland Radio sole traders and those who work from
agriculture, horticulture, wildlife or any other However, as the local population home
HJC Ltd Motor Engineers rural related sector or industry. Entrants must
be under 21 years of age and the winner will
grows, we want to ensure that
newcomers are included and made
You can see us at the Wayland Show
on 1st August where we will be
be announced prior to the Show and presented aware of the information and support sharing a stand with the Wayland
Servicing & MOT preparation to all makes of with their award on the day. The award is they can get from Wayland House. For Community Bank. If you are there,
modern cars & light commercials sponsored by Weco Engineering of Watton. those with access to the internet, you please drop by and see us
Radio Norfolk and Wayland Radio will be might be interested in knowing that the We will be submitting regular news
Tyres, Exhausts, & Batteries supplied and fitted broadcasting from the showground during the Partnership now has three websites and information to the Times as it
day. The organising Committee also recently covering all the areas and activities we gives us good coverage and is
Courtesy cars available presented a cheque for £10941.00 to The are involved in.The current Partnership delivered widely in the area. However
Nelsons Journey Charity from funds raised at site is www.wayland.org.uk but this is for more information on the services
Ask for Steve at: 5 Linmore Court Threxton Rd their annual Dinner Dance. Nelsons Journey is currently being updated and the new and facilities available from Wayland
Industrial Estate Watton a Norwich based charity which supports site will be launched soon. Try House and the Wayland Business
bereaved children and young people under the www.thewaylanddragonflygallery.co. Centre, call in to our reception, phone
uk where you will find current and us on 01953 880204 or mail to
Tel: 01953 889924 age of 18yrs, living in Norfolk
forthcoming exhibitions, examples of iain@wayland.org.uk
News Mid-Norfolk Times Page 17
Hackers, Tackers
and Stuffers
It‟s that time of year again, at the cancer and quilts for ill
time of writing we are in the middle and traumatised
of Quilts Three our third annual children and teenagers
exhibition courtesy of the Wayland distributed through the
Partnership in the Dragonfly Gallery Norfolk branch of
at Wayland House. It gives an ProjectLinus. There was
opportunity for others to see exactly a raffle, donations box
what we do hack, tack and stuff. With and articles for sale.
a name like that we are obviously not Proceeds will go
„just another sewing group‟. This towards materials for
year we were worried about having items for these charities.
enough work to exhibit and then had There will be more
far more than we could show. The details in the next
exhibition opened at 10 o‟clock on edition.
Saturday the 10th July, continuing Meanwhile meetings
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until the 17th. Half way through the and demonstrations
week over one hundred and fifty continued normally including an borders on everything; I suggest non-members can check our Blog Holme Hale Pavilion
visitors had been counted. Work on excellent example of the latter partners check their shirts and at http://htsqgroup.blogspot.com
show included not only quilts of all
sizes but also fabric boxes, cushions,
featuring a variety of borders by
two clever ladies. This was so well
trousers.
The group does not meet in August
to see what is happening over the
next few months. This features a
Summer Fete
bags, toys and other examples of the organised that members were but will be back on Tuesday the calendar which has details up until Saturday 7th August
members‟ crafts made for personal provided with pieces of pre-cut 14th September at 7 p.m. in the the end of the year. It is also
use and as gifts. There were examples fabrics so there was no excuse for Watton Christian Community updated very regularly. If you are 10am -- 4.30pm
of the Heart cushions given to people not „having a go‟. We are all fired Centre for the beginning of another not online phone Sue Hart on Cake Stall, Refreshments, Beer
who have had surgery for breast with enthusiasm and likely to put session; meanwhile members and 01362 822536
Tent, Lots of Children's games and
also for Adults. Grand Draw B.B.Q.
Birthday Day Present (local butcher)
Rescue Greyhounds,
Inspires 3 Couples to Institute Advanced Motorists
Bouncy Castle, also ladies have
At Wayland Scout Group we their thanks to everyone for their be holding this Unit 2, Coughtrey Industrial Estate
started the month with a Family wonderful support and help camp in mid- Church Road, Griston. IP25 6QB
Day, the Cubs and Scouts cooked The Cubs recently enjoyed a craft August. Our aim
lunch for over 50 people to night creating robots form junk, is to be Fitted Kitchens
celebrate our first AGM. Parents,
siblings, Leaders and the District
including turning one Cub into an
android by creating an amazing
sponsored so we
can raise enough Bathrooms
Commissioner, John Sweeney,
were treated to dips and crudités,
costume for him
This term the Scouts have been
money be able
to buy a Shelter
Internal Doors
Southern Fried Chicken, rice and working towards their Global Box for the
beans and salads followed by Challenge including looking at charity. If you
apple pie and custard different traditions around the would like to
All the young people did a fantastic world. As it is nearly the end of sponsor us, Picture: Supplied
job creating a delicious meal made term they had plenty of fun please contact
even better by the wonderful weather making a traditional Fez, with Theresa Cutts on 01953 884243 successful Cub Pack, Scout Troop
Following a cricket match we were maybe a nod to Doctor Who, who or email and building a Leadership team
joined by Rev Geoff Garrett from St has recently made the hats cool! waylandscouts@googlemail.com for We are also looking forward to a
May‟s Church who dedicated our The Scout Troop has also been more information 4 day activity camp in August
new flags for us challenged by the local Rotarians to At a recent event hosted by the with the rest of South West
The afternoon was finished in fine have a camp using only a Shelter Box County Commissioner, Richard Norfolk District. If you are Free Quotations &
style with a wonderful array of tent and the emergency equipment Butler, the Leaders were also interested in finding out more Full Planning Service
homemade cakes and a cup of tea. provided in the box. Of course they presented with certificates to about Scouting in Watton, please
The Leaders would like to pass on have accepted the challenge and will congratulate them on opening a email us on the address above 01953 881243
Mid-Norfolk Times Page 18 News
The
Players
need
SUPPORT YOUR your
LOCAL SHOPS
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help
And get your copy of the
Pictured left to right are - Back: Ellis Stone, Harrison Cutts, Sophie Shaw, Ben Rees, Martha Watts, Stephanie The „Attleborough Players‟ amateur
Mid-Norfolk Times Parker, Lauren Symons, Megan Kennedy. Front: Alistair Codling, Cameron Goldie, Sam Beckwith dramatic society has been entertaining
people in the locality for more than 35
at these businesses Twelve Year 9 students at said: "Congratulations to the side of working in batik." years with shows, pantomimes, plays,
Wayland High School have students who carried out the batik Sadly one of the awards was concerts, and we are currently
received the British Science project. You have shown great presented posthumously. Alastair rehearsing a musical play to feature a
Ashill Food & Wine Association‟s CREST award, for
designing and producing industry
enthusiasm for the subject and
fully deserve the national
Codling, who also took part in the
batik project, received his twin
group of our very talented younger
members, to be staged in October.
1 Hale Road, Ashill standard batik artwork bags. It is recognition provided by a British sister, Claire‟s award. Claire Since present day legislation has strict
the first time that the school has Science Association CREST passed away earlier this year. demands for separate changing
01760 440932 entered the CREST awards, award." For more information about the facilities for adults and youngsters, we
Fresh bread and milk, news and grocery. facilitated by The Exchange Val Wenham, teacher and batik work of The Exchange see now have an additional burden on our
Alcohol. Paypoint (Norfolk Education Business artist, who led the project said: www.norfolk-exchange.org.uk or already strained finances.
Partnership), who provided a small "The students learned the full batik tel. 01953 601439. The society is a registered charity and
bursary to support the batik process including use of wax and For more information about British finances have been maintained at a
project. Photograph of the students dyes, initially experimenting on Science Association CREST respectable level by staging shows
Wayside Farm Shop with Batik bags and certificates paper, before developing their Awards see and our popular „Fish „n‟ Quiz‟
attached. designs for the bags. They created www.britishscienceassociation.org evenings on a regular basis; hopefully,
Stow Bedon Jan Cockburn from The Exchange, designs that could be reproduced /web/ccaf/CREST we will be presenting another quiz in
Fresh Seasonal Vegetables who visited the school to present on an industrial basis and studied November. Ticket prices have been
Home Produced Pork the awards at a Year 9 assembly the technological and commercial kept at a very competitive £5 for most
of our shows, takings which go
01953 483 375 mostly towards running costs, the rest
Place
If you purchase goods from the shop costing over
On Thursday 24th June, the £50 (excluding the post office, cigarettes, lottery
announcement was made in London of and Paypoint) in one transaction then you will be
the winner of this year‟s Carnegie entitled to claim a bottle of Italian wine (worth £5)
medal. That prize has been awarded by Poet‟s Place is open once more to all readers to
children‟s librarians, almost every year submit their own work for publication. All
since 1936, for an outstanding book for
children and young people. Since 23rd
contributions are welcome, and will be printed
unedited for reader‟s enjoyment
Lovells Post Office
April, when the short-list was
announced, 50,000 children in schools A GOOD DEAL
& Stores
all over Britain have been reading the Market Place, New Buckenham
eight novels - nearly 3000 pages of When I‟m watching the birds in our garden
high quality fiction. Thirty of those Little lambs that gambol in fields
I thank God I have such perception
01953 860 351
very dedicated readers met on the same
day in Attleborough High School This is what I would call a good deal.
Library to spend two hours in lively
debate with their guests from Old
A small child with a smile that is wistful and shy
And a look to melt hearts made of steel
Village Stores
Buckenham High School, sustained by With a grasp of tiny soft fingers Market Street, East Harling
strawberries, cheese straws and home- Makes me realise what a good deal.
made cakes.
The event, organised by the school‟s Our cat usually independent and strong 01953 718115
librarian Helen Gage, greatly engaged Purrs around at my feet, rubs my heel A wide range of products in stock
the students and staff and much heated I know it‟s because he wants feeding Anne and Kevin Ledgard
argument about which was the best of He knows he is on a good deal.
the books on the list ensued. The group When dining out at a pub or café
voted for their own choice of winner,
took lots of photographs and then, at
I go where they serve a fine meal
With the atmosphere right and excellent food
Londis Banham
the time stipulated by the Carnegie‟s
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Best of all I will get a good deal. 01953 887320
national organisers, opened the
envelope containing the name of the Shopping in town for my clothing Your Local Village
winning title: Neil Gaiman‟s „The graveyard book.‟ Of the gathering in Attleborough High School‟s Can be such a blinking ordeal
library, student Ellie Halls (pictured above) was the only one who had firmly backed that choice. In I go and intend not to overspend
And resolve I will get a good deal.
Supermarket
November, the long-list for next year‟s award will be published – and the whole wonderful process
will begin again. We can‟t wait! Deciding on presents for Christmas
Then doing my best to conceal
The parcels I‟ve bought for each person, Londis
Wayland Happy Circle It‟s fine to receive a good deal.
The flowers that grow in my garden
I planted in Spring with such zeal
News Extra
Our July meeting was a social afternoon with a Beetle Drive followed by a Strawberry Tea. Shirley
welcomed 25 members and 1 visitor and seven birthday cards were distributed. Our former President Are now blooming so bright with such colours High Street, Attleborough,
is making good progress and we hope to see her back amongst us soon I can see I have got a good deal.
(Opposite Sainsburys)
Shirley organised the Beetle Drive, the first session being won by Molly and Maureen and the second When I meet with my friends for a bridge game
by Jenny. Two of members, Margaret and Jenny had prepared the strawberries and cream and these
were enjoyed by all with shortbread and a cuppa. The usual raffle was held to close the afternoon
My excitement I try to conceal
When the cards that I hold help me win lots of points
01953 453 257
25 members and guests will be going on the outing in July and tea will be taken at Elveden Visitor It‟s because I‟ve been dealt a good deal. Newspapers & magazines
Centre followed by a tour of the Stanta Training Area Wide range of confectionery, tobacconist
Our next meeting will be on 3rd August when Tina Cruz will talk to us about Portuguese cooking Edith Pleasance © 29.09.06 Wide range of Wines, Beers and Spirits
Mid-Norfolk Times Page 20 News
ROGER TURNER
The Kili Challenge politically correct "anything goes"
multiculturalism which seems to have
too little respect for the longer
“The stale post-war model of statist
centralisation and dependence on the
Whitehall handout has failed Norfolk ...
07759 948 830
01953 881 382 in aid of PACT traditions of tolerance, personal
freedom and responsibility embedded in
our traditional heritage. By pumping
Rural Britain is ... the repository of
some important virtues that our modern
culture has neglected: a deep belief in
the bellows of local empowerment, I self-help and responsibility; an
People for Animal Care Trust, www.pactsanctuary.org and more
believe that we can reignite the embers insistence that everybody in a
(PACT) and Caine Lloyd, of information about them can be
Attention All Lloyd Engineering in Watton are
organising an adventure to climb
obtained from there. With your
kind help, it would be a great
of a culture which can and should be
allowed to coexist with metropolitan
Britain, to mutual benefit.”
community has a role, and the rejection
of a shallow media culture's obsession
with celebrity; and a love of the small,
Mount Kilimanjaro in spring honour and privilege to extend
Economic opportunities the different, and the local. These are
Gardeners! 2011. The intention is to raise
funds for PACT through
sponsorship and to have some fun
my support for PACT by taking
part in this challenge and to be of
help and support to one of the
Having run my “Norfolk Way” campaign
for over three years, I know how urgently
qualities that are deeply rooted in the
English character.
Improve your soil, keep weeds we need new jobs and opportunities in “At the heart of this manifesto is a big
doing so. loves in my life.
Mid Norfolk. Average wages here are low idea: that citizenship is ... forged
down and keep moisture in with My name is Geoff Bell and I am If you would like to sponsor me
and I wanted to focus on how we can through the ... empowering act of the
one of the people who are taking to take part in this challenge and
Sterilized Mushroom part in this Challenge. I have the raise much needed funding for
reignite our economy and strengthen local state granting responsibility to its
communities and services. citizens. That is the central idea which
Compost funds for my part in this challenge PACT, then please contact me
“In my three-year candidacy I insisted has brought me into politics as a
but I fell it would be good to raise through Facebook or ring me on
on another way ... we call it the Norfolk Conservative, and which I am delighted
The ideal mulch and funds for P.A.C.T. as well. 01953-882925. For more
way: a vision of a vibrant rural society is once again the idea at the heart of
Through the Kili Challenge, information you can ring PACT
soil improver PACT will receive funding to on 01362 820775 or Caine on
based on a renaissance of rural modern Conservatism and this
enterprise; smaller pockets of mixed coalition”.
build much needed additional 01953 881255. I will also be
Only £1.50 per Bag kennels to house the regular holding three public collection
housing spread more fairly and It was an honour to make my maiden on
sustainably; fast-growing small behalf of the people of Mid Norfolk and
Delivered free (min 5 bags) influx of animals they have. days for this outside the Co-op in
businesses and jobs back in our villages if you would like a full transcript of the
PACT is based in Woodrising Watton on the 18th August, 15th
and towns; less commuting; a richer speech, please email
Watton area and work hard to ensure the September and 13th October.
mix of ages; and blue and white-collar George.freeman.mp@parliament.uk or
welfare of animals in Norfolk. Thank you for your support.
jobs in active communities. watch the video of the speech on my
01953 881969 PACT‟s web-site is
website www.georgefreeman.co.uk
Church Times and Puzzle
Breckles, Caston, Great Hockham,
Griston, Merton, Stow Bedon,
Watton Churches Together PUZZLE CORNER
Thompson Service Calendar for August 2010 £10 PRIZE CROSSWORD
St. Mary’s Church, Watton Would you like to win a £10 Voucher to spend? Simply complete
Worship Calendar: August 2010 1st, 3rd & 4th Wednesday at 9.30am Holy Communion
the crossword on the right and drop it in to The Wayland News bin
2nd Wednesday Morning Worship. Church Office opens Tues,
Sunday 1st August at (or post it to) Adcocks, 32 High Street, Watton, Norfolk. IP25
Wed & Thurs 9am-1pm Tel: 01953 881252
10:30 am United Holy Communion Thompson 6AE before the paper deadline. All correct entries will be put into a
margaret@churchadm.freeserve.co.uk www.stmaryswatton.org
Sunday 8TH August draw and the winner will receive a £10 voucher to spend. In the
Sun 1st 8.00am Holy Communion
9:00 am Matins (BCP) Merton event of any dispute the decision of the Editor will be final. The
10.00am Holy Communion
10:30 am United Holy Communion Breckles clues are a mix of cryptic, and easy with one or two anagrams
5.30pm Choral Evensong
(Patronal Festival) thrown in just to make it more interesting!
Sun 8th 8.00am Holy Communion
Sunday 15TH August The correct solution will be published in the next issue.
10.00am Holy Communion
9:00 am Matins (BCP) Gt. Hockham Sun 15th 8.00am Holy Communion
10:30 am United Holy Communion Caston 10.00am Holy Communion
Sunday 22ND August 7.00pm Informal Worship in the Church Room
9:00 am Holy Communion (BCP) Merton Sun 22nd 8.00am Holy Communion
10:30 am United Holy Communion Gt. Hockham 10.00am All Age Worship
Sunday 29TH August 12 noon Holy Baptism
10:30 am United Holy Communion Griston 6.30pm Praise and Worship with Shine
Sunday 5TH September Sun 29th 8.00am Holy Communion
10:30 am United Holy Communion Stow Bedon 7.00pm Informal Worship in the Church Room
Our Pram Service, Sunday Club & WAY youth group
will resume in September. Watton Methodist Church
Every Wednesday the Church is open for quiet reflection and
Enquiries: The Revd. Bob Nichols: Tel.: (01953) 483222; prayer between 10.00am & 12.00noon
Email: revbobnichols@gmail.com It’s your quiet place. At 10.30 there is a half-hour Midweek
Service in the Large Vestry led by the Minister or a Church
Member. www.wattonmethodist.btik.com
Sun 1st 10.45am Rev Barbara Winner Holy Communion
6.30pm Rev Brian Eagle
Sun 8th 10.45am Mr Richard Hompstead
6.30pm Mrs Janet Roebuck
Sun 15th 10.45am Mrs Sonia Mann
6.30pm Mr Brian Lawrence
Sun 22nd 10.45am Mrs Elsie Warby
6.30pm Revd Barbara Winner Holy Communion Across Down
Sun 29th 11.00am Section Service at Saham Hills 7 One looking for riches (7,6) 1 A bright star from Avon (4)
Mr John Winner 8 Something to keep the claws 2 Slopey writing (6)
6.30pm Rev Brian Eagle Holy Communion in shape (8) 3 infield pagan (7)
9 An assistant would be an 4 . . as chips said the chick (5)
idea (4) 5 Inherited (6)
Roman Catholic Community 10 Snap a biscuit for 6 Use this to change names
Each Sat 5.30pm Mass at Watton Methodist Church Christmas (7) (4,4)
12 This clue might lead you 11 Compared to a relation (8)
Pentecostal Church, Dereham Road, Watton the wrong way (5) 13 Earth shaking (7)
There is a Noah's Ark Sunday and King's Kids for children 14 Fused fuse (5) 15 Of the coldest season (6)
during the Sunday morning services 16 Feminine pronoun (7) 17 How warm snow goes (6)
19 A phaser setting used by 18 The sound of teddy
Sun 1st 10.30am Morning Service with guest speakers Captain Kirk (4) bears (5)
Christian & Ann Fernandez from La Rochelle France 20 A reserve supply to be 21 Burn to charcoal (4)
Sun 8th 10.30am Family Service & Doughnuts! drawn on (8)
6.00pm Prayer & Praise with guest speaker 22 . . . but loose? (5,5,3)
Dama Safari from Shalom Africa
Scribble Pad
Sun 15th 10.30am Morning Service “I‟ll never be the same
again” - „Mary Magdalen: Freed from your past‟
Sun 22nd 10.30am Morning Service “I‟ll never be the same
again” - „Mary Magdalen: Made in God‟s image‟
6.00pm Prayer and Praise
Thought for Sun 29th 10.30am Morning Service “I‟ll never be the same
again” - „Changed by love‟
the month
By Rev. Barbara Winner Methodist Church
Tuesdays
Sun 1st
Sun 8th `
Sun 15th
10.00am
9.30am
9.30am
9.30am
Said Holy Communion
Lay Led Morning Worship
Morning Worship
All Age Worship
Well the World Cup was disappointing for some of us and so Sun 22nd 9.30am Holy Communion
was Wimbledon. There doesn‟t seem much to celebrate. Or is
there? St. George’s Church, Saham Toney Last Month‟s Puzzle
There was once a speaker who started off one of his talks by Sun 1st 10.30am Benefice Service of Holy Communion The winner of last month‟s £10 prize was Mrs S Dockray of
showing everyone in the audience a £50 note. It was a crisp Sun 8th 11.00am Morning Worship and Holy Baptism Nelson Court, Watton. Well done Mrs Dockray!
new note. He asked the room full of people who would like Sun 15th 11.00am Pet Service
the £50 and it was no surprise that most hands went up. He 12.30pm Holy Baptism
then proceeded to crumple the note up in his hand and then Sun 22nd 11.00am Holy Communion
asked who still wanted it. The hands stayed up. Next he Sun 29th 10.30am Group Service of Holy Communion
dropped the note on the ground and started to grind the note
with his shoe. When he picked it up it was dirty and S.S. Peter & Paul’s Church, Carbrooke
crumpled. When he asked who still wanted it the hands stayed Sun 8th 10.30am All Age Worship
up. Well of course they did – just because it was crumpled Sun 15th 10.30am Holy Communion
and dirty didn‟t prevent it being worth the £50 just as it had Sun 22nd 10.30am Lay Led Morning Worship
been in the beginning when he started his talk. The note was 12.30pm Holy Baptism
still of value – the value hadn‟t changed.
We are in a time of change and cuts and we don‟t quite know St John the Evangelist Church, Ovington
what‟s coming next. But whatever cuts and changes come, Thursdays 8.00am Said Holy Communion
however much we feel the effects, our value as people has not Sun 8th 12 noon Pet Service
changed. Life throws all sorts of things at us and we can end Sun 22nd 9.30am Lay Led All Age Worship
up feeling crumpled and trodden on. In God‟s eyes we are
loved and precious – valuable. And no amount of cuts,
changes and troubles will change this. God‟s love for us is a
pure gift – it is not subject to cuts and change. We read in the
Bible that God so loved the world that he gave his son that we All Saints Church, Threxton
might have life. And what‟s more it is a gift freely given. Sunday 1st August at 10 am
Now that really is worth celebrating!
Mid-Norfolk Times Page 22 News
Celebrations!
seem tighter but the problem soon reappeared and
so the client took the buggy back again and Watton United FC have begun United 18s Dersingham Rovers
complained. Babies R Us refused to replace the preparing for life in Anglian (Friday 6th August) and Thetford
Celebrations!
buggy but sent it to their quality assurance Combination Division 1 by Rovers (Wednesday 11th August),
department which stated that the problem was due appointing ex - Diss and Watton kicking off at 6.45pm. Their first
to wear and tear. She asked to see the manager player Paul Nicholls to assist with league fixture is a local derby away
and explained that the buggy was within the training and match days whilst he at Wymondham Town on Tuesday
You are all warmly invited to join choir is one of 67 choirs affiliated warranty period and that she was most unhappy awaits his return to football from a 17th August
us at Choral Evensong at St to the Royal School of Church that her child was in danger every time she used serious injury. Manager Vince The reserves new management
Mary‟s Church, Watton on Music in Norfolk. it. The manager walked away and would not Harwood has welcomed his return team are looking forward to home
Sunday, 1st August, at 5.30pm for Do come and enjoy the music and discuss it. Other customers came up to her in the to the club in a coaching capacity games against Thetford Rovers
a special service of prayer and see for yourselves. You may store and said they had had similar experiences. and hopes his experience at a Reserves (Wednesday 4th August)
beautiful church music, and even want to join us. We are Southend saw a man who had bought a second higher level will improve the and an unnamed team (Friday 13th
afterwards for tea and cake. always happy to welcome new hand van for about £4,000 from The Van Centre. young players currently at the club August) before their season starts
This is a celebration as our church members to the Choir. He had taken it back to the trader twice within six Further changes behind the scenes on Thursday 19th August away at
weeks of purchasing it because the engine kept include the appointment of Ian Mattishall Reserves. All games
cutting out and the client believed it was not safe Hunt and Christian Hayward to Kick off at 6.45pm
SUNDAY AFTERNOON TEAS to drive. Despite the fact that the van was covered assist with running the reserve The club also have a number of
Hosted by St. Mary’s Church in August by warranty, The Van Centre refused to rectify team this season, and they are advertising opportunities available
Sunday 15th August Christian Community Centre 2.30pm until 4pm All the problems. The client was frustrated at having encouraging any new players to this season, with programme
welcome - please come along and bring family and friends been sold a faulty van and very annoyed that he attend training on Wednesday adverts and advertising boards at
received no help when he returned it. He was also nights at Watton Sports Centre the ground all priced at £50 for the
very anxious and worried about the safety of the (7pm start) season. Anyone interested should
vehicle, especially as he had two children who The club has also arranged a number contact Paul Woods on
travel with him at times. of Preseason friendlies for the first 07917361762, or email
Sometimes failure to honour a warranty is team, all at home, versus Watton info@wattonunitedfc.co.uk
compounded by other unfair trading practices, such
as pressure to upgrade the faulty goods to a more
expensive version or mis-selling of inappropriate or
unnecessary insurance. Ash told us about a client
who had problems with a secondhand vehicle. She
Ashill Bowls Club
had purchased a car with a warranty from a local
dealer using a hire purchase agreement. In the first
12 months the car suffered repeated electrical
minnows on a high
problems which the dealer was unable to resolve.
The offer of a courtesy car was not honoured, For a small, very rural bowls club, the Coronation Cup, and the latter two
resulting in additional expense for the client. When Ashill has exceeded all expectations and Sheila Malyon reached the semi-
the client refused to drive the car again, the dealer this year. Our men reached the finals of the County Triples before
encouraged her to exchange it for a newer model quarterfinals of the Bales Cup, and being beaten by Diss at R.G. Carters.
and refinance. The client agreed but the finance was Peter Bunn, Colin Breeze, Bob Hall In the mixed competitions we
refused as a result of a poor credit rating. The client and Alan Willer reached the same overcame Long Stratton, Thetford and
stage in the Norfolk County Fours. The Connaught (the latter two on their
MOTs £35.00
was left locked in a finance agreement for a car
which she considered unroadworthy, despite the fact men also lie 2nd in the Central North home greens) to reach the semi-finals
that it was under warranty. Division just a half point behind of the Jermy Cup, our opponents being
Southend saw a woman who had purchased a Thetford. The ladies section, not to be Freethorpe on Sunday 18th July at the
VEHICLES FROM V 99 ONWARDS. £40 FOR OLDER VEHICLES treadmill from Argos for £299.99. Four months outdone, have also faired very well, neutral green of Wymondham and just
later she purchased breakdown insurance for £44. Chris Bailey reaching the quarterfinals recently we won the Coral Cup played
However, when the equipment needed repairing of the County Unbadged Singles at Watton Bowls Club. So far it has
IVAN CHUBBOCK GARAGE SERVICES she was told by Argos that the insurance was not before succumbing to an opponent
from Freethorpe, she, Inga Healy and
been a very successful and enjoyable
season despite the vagaries of our
valid because it was taken out more than 45 days
SHIPDHAM after purchase. She was given a handwritten note Jackie Taylor got to the quarterfinals of uncertain weather.
saying that the claim was rejected by the insurer,
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Telephone/Fax 01953 883488
55 High Street, Watton
For quality out of print books, Fine Bindings and
Collectable Editions. New Books including local and
children’s classics.
Visit the Applestore Gallery on the first floor,
exhibiting the Paintings of Kevin Robinson and his
complete range of East Anglian prints including Watton
and Wymondham.
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Need small home improvements?
Three teams from Attleborough High
School and Sixth Form Centre were
Some excellent combination play between
Callum and Jake saw this team win their
to get even the slightest touch on the ball,
two defeats left them in 6th place out of 15
Keith Huish
entered into the first Norfolk Beach first game against Lynn Grove 19-11. One U16 girls team from Attleborough Skilled & Experienced Carpenter
volleyball Tournament on Great Matthew put in some excellent serves in High was entered consisting of Lauren
Yarmouth central beach. This was the first the second game and Daniel‟s athletic Willingham, Annalise Gray, Holly
volleyball competition the school has dives saw another win against Alderman Warren, Ellie Philpott, Sinead Doors, windows, locks . . . no job too small.
entered and there was an air of excitement Peel team 3 (24-18). This team lost focus a Bollingbroke and Charlotte Ord. The Free no obligation estimate.
after some good practice sessions little towards the end and lost their final girls team had 2 substitutes and took a
Two U16 boys teams from Attleborough two games against Oriel team 1 and Great while to get use to the rotation of
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EVENTS DIARY
ACC = Ashill Community Centre, Hale Road, Ashill; Watton CCC = Watton
Picture: Supplied Christian Community Centre; Wells CCC = Wells Cole Community Centre,
Saham, AHG = Attleborough Heritage Group, AGC Ashill Garden Club,
The winning team from East Harling Back row L to R: Hayden South, Alex Garwood, Ewan Ford, Ollie Tarft, Georgina ADHS = Attleborough & District Horticultural Society, BDHS = Bradenham &
Dunkinson, Lydia Ward and Dominic Johnson. Front row: Josh Samuel, Capt. Samuel Neal and Callum Bray, District Horticultural Society, BFGC = Breckland Flower & Garden Club,
EHGC East Harling Gardening Club, GHGC Gt. Hockham Gardening Club
Youngsters from East Harling primary Mattishall, Thomas Bullock in Shipdham continue improving their cricket skills and OGC = Ovington Garden Club,
school batted and bowled their way to and Admirals Junior in Thetford, are keen to extend the Festival next
glory in the Breckland Cricket Festival participated in the Festival which began in summer and encourage more schools to August
Final held at Old Buckenham Cricket Club. April. Pupils were given eight hours of take part Sun 1st Wayland Show, Brandon Road Watton.
Taking part in the inaugural tournament the high quality tuition from Norfolk Cricket Adrian Stasiak, Breckland Council A true traditional Agricultural Show
team faced stiff competition from fellow Board coaches. The lessons were attended Executive Member for Communities and Sun 1st Choral Evensong at St Mary‟s Watton. See article
finalists Old Buckenham and Beetley. A by teachers who will carry on supporting Benefits said; “The project has been a Sat 7th Holme Hale Pavilion Summer Fete 10 - 4.30 See ad
combined effort of outstanding bowling, the children to develop their skills fantastic example of partnership working. Sat 7th Annual Summer Show at Rocklands See Article
agile fielding, and fine stroke play, saw The Cricket Festival project was organised We have a host of high quality cricket Sat 7th Holme Hale Summer Fete 10 - 4.30pm Advert
East Harling triumph in three out of four of and funded by Breckland Council, in clubs in our district, and by linking these Sat 7th to Saturday 21st Mixed Media Summer Art Exhibition
their matches to seal the trophy. In a partnership with Norfolk Cricket Board with the local primary school and coaches At the Dragonfly Gallery See article
closely fought final, under the impressive (NCB) and the School Sports Partnerships. from the Norfolk Cricket Board, this has Thurs 12th Loch Neaton AGM - See art.
captaincy of Samuel Neal, a collective The Council and the NCB has forged not only provided the children in our area Sun15th Cream teas at the Willows in Carbrooke See article
effort saw the team to victory strong links with each school and their with high quality cricket coaching, but also Tues 17th Peru by Robin Horn for 1st Saham Brownies See Art.
500 pupils from eight primary schools in local cricket club to provide the pupils with the clubs with access to stars and members Sat 21st Grand Fete & Car Boot, St Mary‟s, Watton See Ad
the district, including Watton, Necton, a developmental route should they wish to of the future.” Sat 21st Fun BBQ for Ugandan Children at Ashill See Art.
Sun 22nd Girlguiding Fun Day See advert
Sun 22nd 6.30pm St Mary‟s Church, Watton. Praise with Shine!
Richmond Park Golf Club Mon 23rd to 27th Children‟s Summer Music Club St Mary‟s
Watton See advert for full details
Ladies Section Mon 30th Rocklands Art & Craft Fair - See front page ad.
WISSEY CUP: The format of a stableford. The winner was Mrs September
this competition is a mixed pairs Diana Davies with 29pts The rest Wed 1st } Textile & Art Exhibition at St Andrew‟s Church
unique greensomes. This year it of the ladies played a normal Sat 4th } Hingham. See article
was played on an extremely hot stableford competition and the Sat 4th Texan BBQ and Rodeo (!) Carbrooke Village Hall in aid
Friday afternoon, with a meal and results were as follows: Div 1 Of Kathmandu Orphanage See article.
the presentation of the trophy Maureen Flack 37 pts Div 2 Wed 15th Inner Wheel Lunchtime Concert See Ad.
directly after the game. 24 people Yvonne Shaw 33 pts Fri 17th Jazz at St Margaret‟s, Breckles See article
played and the worthy winners This time of year is full of cup Sat 18th Heritage Cyder Evening at Attleborough See Front Page
were Chris & Rod Whyatt with an competitions for the ladies, and Picture: Supplied Sat 27th Wayland Partnership‟s Autumn Craft Fair - See article
excellent 45 pts. (pictured right) another trophy played for was the
The ladies have also played Curtis Cup. The winner was Mrs
friendly and league matches, with Lesley Matthews with 38 pts and
varying success, and the mixed
friendly matches always prove to
be popular and well supported
runner up was Mrs Margaret
Orchard with 37 pts
JULY MEDAL: Div 1 Maureen
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