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Watton Luncheon Club
Christmas Lunch
For Seniors Citizen
Wednesday 6th December at
Watton Sports Centre
To Book Please Call
Christina & Paul Weatherill 01953 884213
Christmas Trees
Manor Farm, Vicarage Road,
Gt Hockham. IP24 1PE
Locally Grown & Freshly Cut
Open weekends in December from 10am to 5pm
01953 498 204 or 07704 897 787
www.manor-farm-christmas.co.uk
Wayland Players 'Do Different!'
The rehearsals are in their final stages, the
scenery is being painted and the props &
costumes gathered together. However, this
November the Wayland Players are not
producing a play. 'That's Entertainment' is
a variety show and a whole new venture
for the Players. With talented singers and
musicians in the company, this evening of
music, mirth and merriment has been put
Remembrance
The Watton Town Council and the Royal
British Legion Watton and District
Branch would like to invite residents of
Watton and the surrounding districts to
the following events to mark the period
of Remembrance 2017
Saturday 11 November 2017 Armistice
Day ceremony at Chaston Place Watton
starting at 1045 leading into a 2 minute
silence at 1100. This marks the
anniversary of the cessation of The Great
War in 1918.
Saturday 11 November 2017 A short
service and laying of crosses at The
Commonwealth War Graves at St Marys
Church cemetery Watton at 1200. Cadets
from The Watton Air Training Corps and
Army cadet force will place poppy
crosses on each of the Commonwealth
war graves as a means of paying their
respect to the fallen.
Sunday 12 November 2017
Remembrance Sunday short service
and wreath laying ceremony by the Town
Mayor, Local Service Representatives
and local organisations at Watton Town
War Memorial, Thetford Road Watton
(assemble at 1400). This will be
together to showcase another side of the
Wayland Players. It will also have a
slightly less formal atmosphere as the
audience will be seated at tables rather than
on the raised seating and of course, a bar
will be available.
This extravaganza will take place at the
Queens Hall Watton on Friday 17th
November at 7:45pm (doors open at
followed by a march to Watton
Methodist church where a service of
Remembrance will be held at 1500.
Anyone who would like to lay a wreath
please contact us to let us know or make
contat with us on the day.
In addition the annual Poppy Appeal will
take place during the week 4 November
until 11 November with various
collecting point throughout the town.
Helen Daly Hon Secretary Royal British
legion 01953 885124 or look up our
website at watton-legion.org for contact
details.
Christmas
Boxes 2017
Thank you to everyone who has begun to
fill their Christmas Boxes for this year.
Boxes and leaflets are still available at
the Methodist Coffee Morning at the
Watton Christian Community Centre in
the High street.
We promised to let you know the date for
giving your box. The LAST DATE is
Wednesday 8th November to the Coffee
Morning from 9.30 to 11.30am at the
Watton Christian Community Centre.
7pm) and Saturday 18th November at
2:30pm and 7:45pm (doors open at 2pm
& 7pm respectively).
Tickets are available at Adcocks in
Watton High Street priced 7:50.
We do hope you will come and support
the Players in their efforts to cheer up the
dark, gloomy days of November and
enjoy seeing them 'Do Different'.
Stevens'
Almshouses
The Almshouses, a Grade 2 listed building
situated between Vincent Place and the
Junior School, consist of four studio
cottages. They are managed by a group of
volunteer Trustees who oversee all aspects
of maintenance and occupancy. The
Trustees come from all parts of the local
community and the organisation is not run
by St Mary's Church as is commonly
thought, although the Constitution does
require the Vicar and a Churchwarden to be
unelected Trustees.
The Trustees are constantly looking to
improve the property and the most recent
project has been the redesign of the rear
garden which is now a pleasant patio area.
One of the cottages has recently become
vacant and the Trustees are seeking a new
resident. Please see below for details:
Studio Cottage With Separate Kitchen
And Bathroom. Communal Gardens
Would Suit Mature Single Responsible
Person Selection Criteria Applies
References Would Be Required
For further information please contact
The Clerk: 01953 885479
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Griston Festival Success
Following a very successful Griston
Festival earlier this year, cheques for
1000 each were presented to the
charities Homestart and EACH.
A number of activities were based on the
A Quick Look
Round
By Orbiter
Well there went the summer and most of
the autumn, and still the weather has been
quite kind, in spite of the threat from the
tail end of hurricane Maria. Of course,
having in mind the delay between writing
this and the paper actually reaching you,
things may have changed completely and
we may be knee-deep in snow ! In which
case, blame the government.
Actually the government seem to have
enough to worry about just now, what with
the opposition parties in full cry, and their
own supporters not far behind. But this has
been the season of party conferences, and
they invariably herald all sorts of
upheavals, though very soon normal chaos
will be restored, no doubt.
The newspapers and television newscasts
have been showing copious views of piles
of pumpkins, reaching unprecedented
heights as this apparently is a record year
for these items. Am I alone in being
amazed at the extent of the fields set out
for the production of these ugly
ducklings of the food world, since it
seems that more of them are cut up for use
as lanterns than are eaten ? I guess they
must be profitable, otherwise the farmers
would not bother.
Even in these troubled days when we have
to be extra careful not to say anything that
might be construed as offensive to any
man, woman or beast, it is difficult to
accept that there has been a petition to
cease the use of the terms BC and AD
when referring to ancient dates. Until this
person, or persons, who dreamed up this
protest, surely no-one, religious or
otherwise, has ever even given the matter a
thought. But there are some funny people
about.
The suggestion is to replace the suffixes
with the letters BCE (Before Common
Era), and ACE (After Common Era) .
No comment.
Another report announces the latest aid to
living, with a new version of the television
remote control that does without the
theme 'Babes in the Wood' which fitted
with the aims of the two children's
charities chosen.
The Festival, held over a weekend in June
also featured a music evening, dog show
actual handset changes being effected
merely by waving a hand in front of the
screen. That should prove popular, with
the channel changing unbidden, after
someone in the room makes a gesture. But
it is good to see that our scientists arent
wasting their time.
Sportsmen, or at least fans of cricket, will
be pondering the proposal to do away with
five-day Test matches.
Traditionalists (mainly old men who may
not have actually ever played) have
objected, as expected, but most people will
have accepted that the fifth day has
become rather a non-event these days.
The advent of limited- over matches has
encouraged a new approach to the game,
with a swash-buckling style of batting,
with batsmen required to score runs
quickly. As a result the old method of play,
which demanded
defensive strokes as the norm, with only
loose balls being attacked for runs, has
been replaced by the new faster game,
which has resulted in matches being lost
and won in quicker times. It has been
noticeable in recent years that, even when
the fifth day has actually been used,
matches would often finish early, even
before the lunch interval.
The new wave has largely made redundant
the old-style stone-waller, who could
remain at the crease for hours, scoring few
runs, but frustrating their opponents. Four
day Tests seem to be here to stay, and,
hopefully prove popular both to players
and spectators alike.
Traditionalists are also arguing about
football, our other national game, this time
the point of contention being heading,
which is held by many to being the cause
of many severe health problems, such as
dementia, depression, or even death.
Several famous players have suffered such
effects, which rarely appear until later in
life.
Perhaps the modern ball does not have
quite the same deadly qualities, but those
of us who played with the old leather ones
will remember how they picked up
moisture and mud in the course of a game,
and will have no doubts of their potential
to inflict damage. Common sense tells us
and car boot sale.
It was the first Festival to be held in
Griston, and plans are already underway
for next year's event, which will be on the
weekend of 23rd and 24th June 2018.
that to continually bash our heads with a
two-pound object is asking for trouble, but
it was part of the game and we gave it no
thought.
But the game is FOOTball, so it follows
that it should be played with the feet, and
like the use of hands, heading should be
banned. This may be the sensible answer,
though I doubt this suggestion will ever be
adopted, for some of the most spectacular
goals have been scored by forwards who
specialised in the heading side of the
game, and these same skills have been the
hallmark of many great defenders.
Elsewhere we read of the strife that has
been caused by the popularity of the
television series Doc Martin, filmed in the
Cornish seaside village of Port Isaac. Like
many other locations that have been
identified by viewers as the setting for
famous shows, the resulting influx of
tourists has had the divisive effect of
delighting the small traders, who welcome
the increase of sales to the visitors, while
causing the resentment of local residents,
who find they cannot find parking spaces
for their cars, the local roads are jammed
with traffic, and their normal daily lives
have been completely changed.
This situation unfortunately follows
most TV shows, though sometimes they
do serve to revive a sagging
community, by popularising a little-
visited area.
Many Suffolk towns noticed a distinct
up-lift when the area began to be
known as Lovejoy country, while
Northern places like Holmfirth
benefited from the association with The
Last of the Summer Wine.
So, as the saying goes, you win some,
you lose some.
Sometimes the losers are not confined
to the locals, for holidaymakers who
have a treasured quiet vacation resort,
may find it has become completely
spoilt by thousands of day trippers. But
there you go.
So, have you had your flu-jab?
Have you got rid of your old pound coins?
Well, come on, then, chop chop, before its
too late.
Good afternoon.
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In your
garden
With Lotta Potts
Remember, remember the fifth of
November. Despite all the squabbling
in Westminster at the moment nobody
appears to be about to fill the cellars of
the House of Lords with barrels of
gunpowder. There are times when the
other half of that little rhyme seem to
be not so much appropriate as
downright attractive gunpowder,
treason and plot. I seem to remember
that the security people do a
ceremonial search. Oh well, forget
that and get back to the garden.
This is the month to plant the rest of
the spring bulbs, particularly hyacinths
and tulips. We have all seen those
lovely displays of tulips underplanted
with forget-me-nots and/or grape
hyacinths. What always baffles me is
how they get so tidy and organised and
what goes in first? A bit chicken and
egg. I think, on the whole, plants first
and put the bulbs in between. I have
tried the other way and it definitely
wasnt tidy or organised. However,
the times I have tried plants first
somehow the bulbs have migrated and
mooched about so that the result,
whilst pretty and colourful, was still
disorganised. I am now going to stick
to tulips in pots and see if they come
up the same height. Watch this space.
Incidentally I saw a demonstration on
Gardeners World some years ago
where they got a big pot and did a
layering display so that the daffodils
and tulips and small bulbs all came up
when they were supposed to and
looked magnificent. Of course I did.
Of course they didnt, it was a mad
tangle so no more of that nonsense. A
couple of ideas on tulips: one was to
plant them in aquatic baskets (the sort
used for water lilies etc) the other,
similar, was to use a hanging basket.
Both items were sunk in the soil,
planted up at the correct depth and this
prevented odd bulbs popping up when
you thought theyd all been dug up to
store or move. Might be worth a try.
So what we need is a nice, dry,
preferably sunny day, not too cold.
Then we can plant all the bulbs we
have left and the tulips and hyacinths.
We can also move all those plants to
make room for them. Once weve
done that we can rake up all the leaves
that have fallen on the lawn to make
leaf mould. Wonderful stuff. Just bag
up all the leaves you can find, using
black bin liners, poke holes in the bag
and water the contents. Close the bag
and leave it all until next year when
you should have some leaf mould. The
bag will no longer be full, in fact there
will only be a small amount but worth
having. While we still have this nice
day there are a few other jobs to be
done. I have to admit that most of
them are a bit unappealing but if you
can face them now it will save hours of
time you wont have in spring when
nice things are to be done.
First off, cleaning. Clear out the
greenhouse and/or shed to tidy away
all those things you lost in the summer.
I now have a dozen pairs of secateurs
in varying stages of disrepair and rust.
The one that turned up in a compost
bin had to be thrown away. The other
tools can be hung up if you are
fortunate enough to have some hooks
or stacked. Needless to say the purists
will clean, sharpen and oil everything.
The rest of us knock off the soil.
Whenever you can do this, the more
satisfying task (to me) is sorting out
the pots. Every year when I buy small
plants or sow seeds I promise I will
clean out the pots emptied and stack
them according to size. Every year I
find myself chasing them up and down
the garden in autumnal gales because
they have been left in untidy dirty
heaps. At least most of the dirt is
compost so clean muck and I try to
get away with a quick wipe over rather
than washing them all. At least one
gardening expert owned up to this so I
dont feel guilty.
If youre fed up with housework
outside by now theres the empty soil
to be dug or forked over. On our
Breckland sandy stuff a run round with
a fork will suffice. Try to get some
organic stuff on the top first old grow
bags, garden compost will do to get
forked into the surface. Double
digging or bastard trenching (Alan
Titchmarsh got in trouble with that
technical term on telly) isnt really
necessary unless you have heavy soil.
If you have raised beds its even easier
just park any organic material on top
and leave them to it. The worms need
the exercise. Raised beds are easy to
install. The easiest of all is just to
mark out the area and dig a small
trench round the four sides, throwing
the soil on top of the bed. The
cheapest structure is plastic thats easy
to assemble and move if necessary and
the luxury version is timber, the
specifically made ones. Some people
go for railway sleepers. The old ones
have to be lined as they are full of all
sorts of preservative chemicals but the
new ones are fine. The downside is
they are very heavy so decide where
they are going as you wont want to
move them and cutting them to size
must be a nightmare. The optimum
raised bed is rectangular so you can
reach the middle from the sides. If not
its tempting to walk across them
which is not the idea at all.
You could lay turf now but its the
latest to do this. It may well be
necessary to keep cutting the lawn.
Raise the blades on the mower and
again, keep off the grass if its
waterlogged or frozen. This is an
exciting planting month as now (until
March) is the time for bare-root trees,
shrubs and roses. It is generally not
recommended to plant a new rose
where an old one has been but Peter
Beales have successfully used a system
with a cardboard box. Dig an
appropriately sized hole, drop a large
box in, fill with soil or compost that
wasnt in the area and plant the new
rose. By the time the box has rotted
the rose will have established roots
strong enough not to be affected by
rose sickness. They swear by it and
if you have a small garden its a great
idea.
November is renovation month as well
for old trees, shrubs and climbers
you can do this over the winter months
so no need to rush. Growth always
follows the knife so if you go about an
overgrown shrub with enthusiasm and
give it a jolly good haircut youll end
up with a lot of sappy, long, straight
shoots and it will look like a mess
again. Best to remove a few, maybe a
third, of the oldest branches each
winter and in three years there should
be a nicely shaped flowering shrub that
doesnt look like its been butchered or
attacked by an incompetent barber. To
start, remove dead, damaged and
diseased material right down to the
ground. Then find crossing branches
and remove one of them completely.
With luck you may not even need to do
much else. Roses can be pruned or
half-pruned now to prevent wind rock.
If its too late and theyre rockin and
rollin you may need to prune a bit
harder and make sure the roots are
back firmly in the ground.
For the veg plot November is the
month for harvest. Some crops like
parsnips and sprouts do better for a
frost so can be left in situ. However
this can be a bit risky so maybe its
better to lift and store carrots and
parsnips by the end of the month. The
bottom of the fridge is good or
stacking trays in the shed or garage or
anywhere frost free. You can plant
garlic now but be sure to buy bulbs
available in some garden centres and
catalogues as it can be a bit chancy to
use cloves off garlic bought for
cooking as these may not be hardy,
particularly if theyve been imported.
Back to remember, remember. If
youre getting rid of prunings or have
other material for Guy Fawkes
memorial fire please do move it from
its original stack to a new one at the
last minute to make sure no hedgehogs
or other wildlife have cosied down in it
for the winter hibernate. We are short
of hedgehogs and a kind thing to do
would be to leave them a bit of the
original heap. They will reward you
come spring by eating slugs and snails
or meaty dog/cat food if theyre up and
about before the pests.
Otherwise keep weeding.
Ashill and
Holme Hale
Garden Club
Tom West from Treecreeper
Arboriculture Ltd visited us in
September to talk about his
experiences as a professional tree
surgeon in Norfolk and Suffolk. He
has been working in arboriculture for
22 years, running his own business for
the last five.
He began by talking about his
involvement with conservation. As a
young man he travelled the world
visiting and working in some amazing
places, including Mauritius and New
Zealand. More recently, and nearer
home in the Brecklands, he has helped
with the ringing of young Goshawks at
Stanta and in Thetford Forest.
Safety is, of course, a high priority
when working as a tree surgeon for
both the workers and general public.
So Tom not only showed and
explained about the extensive
equipment used but also the rules and
regulations which he is required to
follow.
There are various diseases and fungi
that can affect the health of a tree, such
as Ash Dieback and Honey Fungus and
Tom brought along some amazing
specimens of unusual growths which
he had collected in the course of his
work. Unfortunately, old or diseased
trees which pose a danger must be
taken down but Tom was keen to
explain that as much of the timber as
possible is recycled using a portable
milling machine on site.
At the end of the talk Tom answered
questions from the audience of 54
members relating to issues concerning
their own trees.
What's on in the next 3 months:
November 23rd - Barry Gayton -
The Weird and Wonderful of the Plant
Kingdom
December 7th - CHRISTMAS
PARTY (members only)
January 25th - Ian Roofe - Spring
Garden Flowers
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Crown Hotel
More memories from Bea Goulding
The Crown Hotel in the High Street
was built in 1760 and I have read
"The best known hotel in the country"
from 1850 to 1892 selling excellent
beers and spirits. Proprietor was
George Jacobs his wife and one
daughter. He was a reputable horse
breeder and dealer. Stables were at
the back of the Crown. He had, at one
stage, 200 horses and some were kept
on fields locally.
Customers came from all over the
world even Kings of Austria and
Italy.
An old photograph shows there was a
Blacksmiths to the right of the Crown
( Italian Pizza Caf) which I think I
have read somewhere may have been
his too.
I have heard a Mr. Holmes was a
Landlord here sometime and where
the Blacksmiths was he converted
some of the stables into the first
garage in the town maybe some one
can confirm this.
Whilst Landlady at the Crown from
1986 to 1992 a short spell compared
to The Jacobs family. I was in the
Pub/Hotel trade for many years and
from my experience, I realise the
Jacob family must have had a good
support team to run two businesses
side by side.
On arriving at the Crown it definitely
was not fit for a king, how it must
have changed over the years. To think
here I am treading the boards where
so many have been before, even a
king, if only the walls could talk.
Whilst doing alterations, refurbishing,
decorations I came across old books ,
photocopies etc : which told me a lot
about the family and history during
the Jacobs time.
My mother Rosina( Baldwin) Howe
took great interest reading these
documents as she had already told me
that her father Walter Baldwin, my
granddad had tended the horses at
The Crown. He was in The Royal
Veterinary Corps in the 1914/1918
war and must have witnessed not only
his comrades suffering and dying, but
also beloved horses. Mum was born
whilst he was away serving in the war
and she told me that she hid under the
table as she didn't know who this
strange man was on his return.
Mr. Jacobs suffered ill health for
quiet sometime before retiring from
the business and quote from the copy
I have "decided to dispose of the
extensive business, comprising the
old established Crown Hotel with the
stabling and goodwill of forty years
experience, which will be sold or let
with immediate possession , took
place on Wednesday 6th April 1892,
Auctioneers: Sexton and Grimwade
Ipswich and Colchester, and Salter,
Simpson and Sons Attleborough.
Unreserved Sale of Carriage Horses
and Norfolk Hackneys at Watton by
George Jacobs on the same day by
G.M. Sexton Auctioneer, Ipswich.
I returned to my home town to take
on the Crown Hotel with my then
husband (1986) I found it so
interesting and strange at the time
when young adults came in for a
drink and "I said to myself I know
that person" but of course I didn't , I
was seeing in front of me how much
they looked like their mother or father
whom I grew up with, the likeness
was unbelievable , not only that, the
surprised look on there faces when I
asked is your Mum/Dad so and so.
Smiths the Butchers to the left of The
Crown once was a shoe shop called G
& H shoes by Jill Gibbon and Sheila
Hookham. Whilst I was at The Crown
Sheila had what was part of Durrants
shop before this, and stocked lovely
china. I purchased a lovely dining set
in stages, a set of approximately 50 Picture date around 1900
pieces. I bought as and when business
was booming.
The Chequers: Lings Motor Cycle George Hotel: Lloyds Bank High Miss Blomfield lived . The Red Cross
Coming now to 1962 married and
Shop. High Street Street lady as I remember her I feel I am
living still in Watton with my first
New Inn: New Inn ( flats ) High Dog and Partridge: Was opposite right in saying she was a
child there was The Rendezvous Cafe
Street Abattoir (demolished) Commandant for many years.
next to the Crown a busy meeting
The Black Horse: opposite Junior Crown Hotel: Opposite the town I have enjoyed looking back so
place. My eldest sister and I met for
School clock High Street maybe now its time for me to live in
coffee with our babies. (what is now
Bull Hotel: as it stands now. High Red Lion: Harvey Street No's 4/ 6 the present. I did just that recently, to
Chaston Place.) Amy's was then a
Street Green Man: Barclays bank High my greatest delight . I went to see my
tobacconist /sweet/card shop which
Carpenters Arms: Swaffham Rd Street twelve year old granddaughter
was owned by Daphne and Bernie
(recently demolished) Live and let Live: Dereham Rd was singing, dancing, and acting on stage
Fox for many years. Before them I
Kings Arms: Middle street (recently Wetherills House at The Royal Albert Hall in" Theatre
think it was Lily Amys and her
refurbished and re-opened) The Hare and Barrell Brandon Road Train" celebrating 25 years . Was I a
husband selling tobacco and sweets.
Jolly Farmers: Brandon Rd as house came about much later around 1977. very proud, emotional Grandparent?
Then came Rusts General store
stands now. This was a house originally where a Oh! YES, YES, YES. Beryl G.
(Myhills) where I remember shopping
with Mum and my three sisters . The
baby of the family left outside in the
pram. Mum using the ration book to
buy provisions for the family. The
gentleman always greeted us girls
with here comes the " humdingers"
don't know why he called us this , and
gave me the name of " Belzebub". To
me shopkeepers seemed pleased to
see you and had time to ask how you
were.
This was then bought by Mr.Julnes
senior in 1958 and became "
JULNES". Patrick his son and wife
Tess were there for many years till it
became MYHILLS.
The Army and Navy stores not
necessarily selling military clothing,
where "Absolute Beauty" is now.
The fish and chip shop "Little Gary's
" I assume for many years has been
just that.
I have my Mum to thank for keeping
records and here is her list of pubs/
hotels in her lifetime , except for "The
Red Lion" Mum told me about it but I
got the impression she didn't know
where it stood, and I now know that it
was part of two cottages one of where
she was born at Harvey Street.
Railway Tavern: MJB Hotels
opposite mini car sales Norwich Rd.
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Watton Rotary Roundup

Late September to mid October were at the very top of their

saw much activity for club
members. The 63rd anniversary of
the award of our Charter by
Rotary International was
celebrated with a formal dinner at
Broom Hall Hotel on 21st
September. The picture (above)
shows President Martin Parker
addressing the assembled
company; with him on the top
table are the main guests. They are
(left to right): principle guest
Rotary International District 1080
Governor Robert Lovick;
Presidents lady, Fran Parker;
special guest speaker The Right
Honorable Baroness Helene
Hayman; her husband Martin; and
Lesley Cowling, President of the
Inner Wheel Club of Watton.
Other guests included the Mayor
of Watton, Stan Hebborn, and
representatives of nearby Rotary
Clubs and their partners. Lady
Helene gave a most interesting
talk on life in the House of Lords,
and answered a number of
searching questions.
Our biannual; Jazz at the Queens
Hall event on 6th October raised
291 for our Trust Fund;
somewhat lower than usual due to
quite a number of our regular
patrons being unable to attend for
many good reasons. DixieMix
excellent performance record, long
may they continue. They are
booked again for the Queens Hall
on 9 March next year.
On October 12th, we welcomed
Kim Bunko (right) manager of our
local Tesco store to our weekly
meeting to tell us about her role
with the company and the amazing
amount of charitable activity
fundraising and local community
she does herself and encourages
amongst her staff. She also gave a
fascinating insight into one of her
specialist duties with respect to
security. It is staggering what
some people think they can get
away with!
For a number of reasons, none the
least being declining sales and
weather factors, we will not be through conflict, the demand for cleared. Stocks need constantly
resuming our monthly RBay timely survival equipment, replacing, and we have sent a
market stall next year but are especially shelter and water, is cheque (590) from our Trust
looking at other possibilities of a even more acute. Two Fund for a complete ShelterBox -
regular presence on the High organisations - ShelterBox and complete means a tent for up to 10
Street. However, we will still be WaterAid - fulfill this need, the persons and all the basic tools and
offering donated items for sale by former with depots and quick- equipment. Anyone can donate
other means, such as internet sales reaction teams readied at strategic any amount via the ShelterBox
sites and also via an RBay sales locations worldwide to respond website - www.shelterbox.org/
page on our own website - following disasters. By way of donate. Taxpayers can augment
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songs before an afternoon

Sing at
Christmas
with
Thetford
Voices
To round off its tenth
anniversary year, Thetford
Voices is once again inviting
young singers from across the
region to join them for a
Christmas Carolling holiday
workshop on Friday 22nd
December.
Singers aged from 6-16 meet at
11.15 in St Peters Church,
White Hart Street, Thetford to
rehearse carols and Christmas
singing in residential homes
across Thetford.
The day ends back in St Peters
Church with a Christmas tea
before guests join us in a concert
at 6.30 for families, friends and
members of the public.
There is no charge for the day,
made possible through the
support of the Chivers Trust and
Coach Services of Thetford.
We aim to make Carolling Day a
special day for audiences and
performers alike; do come and
join us.
For further information and
enrolment forms (also available
from schools, Thetford Library
and Thetfords Great
Information Centre in Kings
Street) email
thetfordvoices@gmail.com or
telephone 01842 820060
Castons
Christmas
Fayre
Our annual Christmas Fayre this
year will be on Saturday 18th
November in the Village Hall,
starting at 2:00pm until around
3:30pm.
There will be raffles, games and a
Tombola as well as Cakes and
Bric-a-Brac - 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?
We hope to see you there.
Bradenham
& District
Horticultural Society
This Novembers meeting will
take place on Thursday
November 16th at 7.30pm. Our
fellow member, Marina Mitchell,
will be giving a talk about her
recent intercontinental travels,
when she experienced a broad
spectrum of climates and habitats,
and we look forward to hearing
about them all.
This meeting is open to members
and non-members alike, so why
not take the opportunity to come
and have a taster of what the
Society has to offer.
For further information, please
contact our Chairman, Marianne
Kilmartin, on 01362 820744.
The Wayland News November 2017 Page 8
Threxton Church saved by
National Lottery players
Tiny All Saints Church at Threxton, in the
heart of Breckland has received initial support*
from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for the
Save our Tower project, it was announced
today. Made possible by National Lottery
players, the project aims to restore the 13th
century round tower in order to enable the
church to stay open
Development funding of 14,700 has also been
awarded to help Threxton PCC progress their
plans to apply for a full grant of 96,800 at a
later date.
The project aims to carry out essential
restoration work to preserve the past and secure
a bright future.
This tiny church is the only community
building in the parish and if the facilities can be
improved, it will become a much more
welcoming place for parishioners and the many
visitors.
We also hope to provide a permanent record of
Griston Church
Book Sales
Twas the autumn of 2015 and the Parochial
Church Council in the Breckland village of
Griston had a dilemma their old gas heaters
were falling apart and no longer serviceable,
the church would be cold this winter and they
feared nobody would come. It was bad
enough at choir practice as they huddled
round the one bar stove; the tenor trembled,
the soprano squeaked and even the organs
reeds chattered. Something had to be done!
As with many congregations these days
heating had been on the agenda for some
time, and, as with all those others, a shortage
of resources was the reason it had got no
further. Now, however, it was a top priority
and fund raising was the only thing to do.
Then came a voice from the wilderness
saying, Shall we try a second hand book
sale? Oh, they said, That sounds like a
good idea - and lets do refreshments as
well.
Two years, six book sales and 3,200 later
the Griston Bookworm book sales have
almost become an institution. Each sale has
hundreds of books on offer with no book
costing more than 1, there are refreshments
and a cake stall, and there is something for
the village heritage to be kept in the church.
Commenting on the award, Beverly Sennett,
Churchwarden, said: Were delighted that
weve received this support thanks to National
Lottery players. The church has given the
village a focal point for the last seven centuries
and its great to know that we are a step closer
to preserving it for another century.
Macmillan
Coffee Morning
Just to remind everyone about the Macmillan
Coffee Morning at 95, Nelson Court, on
Tuesday,31st October, 10.30 till 12 noon. Bring
and Buy, raffle and other competitions, not to
mention coffee and cake and a great
opportunity for a chat with friends. Looking
forward to seeing you.
Dave and Jenny Simons.
everyone. Every sale has a completely different
selection of books so although some titles may
come up every time, they will not be the same
books. Half the church is normally taken up
with fiction while the other is devoted to non
fiction, which are split into categories, such as
cooking, gardening, sport, humour, biography,
religion and more but not always the same, so it
is always different. And another area is set aside
for a selection of childrens books suitable for
all ages.
The sales have now evolved in other
directions too, and each one will have
something else going on. This year, for
instance, there was a chocolate tombola at the
sale a few weeks before Easter. In July we
had a childrens special to coincide with the
start of the school holidays, which involved a
larger than usual selection of childrens books
and pre loved toys and games. For October
it was themed arts, crafts and gifts, a bit early
for Christmas perhaps, but if it is good
enough for John Lewis it is good enough for
us! But, the big attraction at our October sale Millennium Green. Nearly 140 runners set
was Raffles (so called because we raffled off in grey, occasionally rainy weather. The
him) a huge Polar bear that was donated to us
to raise money, and we decided a he
warranted his own personal raffle. We
understand his delighted winner will be
sharing him with the local Rainbows.
So will there be more sales? Yes, there will
have to be, our customers now always ask
when is the next one? So, for
2018 the dates for your diaries are:
March 17th, July 14th and
September 22nd.
But what about that heating?, well
it has been decided that the
proceeds from the book sales so
far added to existing reserves is
just enough to do the job, so with a
bit of luck and a measure of
divine intervention, it could be in
by Christmas. (Keith Mace)
Watton Country
Market
All change at Watton Country Market over
the last few weeks! If you have not already
visited us, we have changed the layout of
the market. In the true spirit of
continuous improvement we wanted to
improve your shopping experience with us,
and hope that the customer flow will
work better and enable our shoppers a
better view of our lovely products. Of
course we would appreciate any feedback,
good or bad, so dont hesitate to let us
know what you think when you next call
in.
We welcomed Pippa and Theo who have
joined the Market over the last few weeks.
They are growing a variety of vegetables,
including peppers, chilli peppers,
aubergines and squash, their rainbow chard
has proved to be both popular and a great
topic of conversation!
It is now fast approaching the time of year
when our thoughts are turning to Christmas
shopping and we would like you to know
that our Order Books are open and
beginning to fill up. Please let us know as
soon as possible if you would like to order
any of our baked goods, jams and
preserves, plants, hand crafted items
including greeting cards, wooden crates
and signs, and lovely hand knitted,
crocheted and sewn items. This is a great
opportunity for you to purchase a truly
personalised gift for a loved one and get
something a bit different this year. Come in
and have a chat with us to discuss your
ideas and we will be glad to help.
We are looking forward to participating in
the Christmas Lights Activities on the 3rd
December and you will find us serving
refreshments and showcasing our Market
as we did on Carnival Day.
Come and see what is going on at the
Christian Community Centre, every
Wednesday 8.30 am 11.30 am.
Caroline Archer, one of the book sale
organisers, alongside Raffles
Thompson 5 /
10 K Run
Results
On Sunday 1st October the Thompson 5 /
10K Run took place, fund raising for the
results were as follows:
10k male
1st Michael Wegrzyn 38.32
2nd Daniel Jones 39.46
10k female
1st Elizabeth Daly 43.04
2nd Sarah Ford 50.18
5k male
1st Kevin Vaughan 19.04
2nd Yitzak Ben-aroya 20.43
5k female
1st Helen Castleton 25.00
2nd Sarah Fry 27.30
The Millennium Green and Run Committees
would like to thank all volunteers: from
marshals , caterers, cooks and admin staff
for their support. We look forward to a
bigger run next year, using the new village
hall.
The Wayland News November 2017 Page 9
Inner Wheel
Christmas Is Coming
For our October meeting our speaker was Lois
Gill the lady who had the imagination,
inspiration, technical and craft skills behind the
two hugely successful Blossom and Yarn
Festivals in 2014 and 2016..
A chance conversation with Father Bob Nichols
led to an amazing co-operative effort between the
six Wayland Group parishes.
Those who went to visit could only marvel at the
displays, both of flowers and also of all the
knitted tableaux. Figures looking like
parishioners, baskets of strawberries, the neck and
head of a giraffe, a colourful coral reef complete
with fish, a sow and a litter of piglets for example
all fashioned from 10s of 1000s of 4 inch squares
knitted by the ladies of the parishes.
It was a special occasion when the Bishop of
Norwich met the knitted version of himself at the
opening of the celebrations. (The knitted Queen
and corgi graced our own Strawberry Tea in
2015).
The Festivals have resulted in a sizeable donation
to each church.
Lois brought along a small sample of the items
left and told us that although there would not be
another Blossom And Yarn there would be a
Festival in 2019 in the church and gardens of
Caston again of flowers and
knitting.
After a little refreshment the
discussion moved on to Club
concerns.
The two teams who took part
in the Watton Town Quiz were
congratulated on coming 4th
and 5th and it was then on to
the preparations required for
all our Christmas events.
The first will be our Coffee
morning in the Queens Hall on
Saturday, December 2nd.
Always a happy, friendly
occasion with festive fare as
well.
The next is the Town
Christmas Market in Watton
High Street on Sunday
December 3rd
We shall have our usual Pretty Parcels stall with we enjoy as much as our audiences...and there
gifts for adults as well as children all festively will be mincepies to follow the turkey rolls again
wrapped. You may get a little, you may get a lot this year.
but we can assure you it will be something nice! Tickets will be available from Mullengers in
Which leads me on to another very special Watton High Street from early November - do get
occasion when the ladies don their red and black yours quickly as they may actually sell out!
outfits and the gentlemen of the Westend Waiters After all that activity it will be time to enjoy our
join them for our Christmas Lunchtime Concert own Club Christmas party and make our own
on Wednesday, December 6th. family preparations.
This entertaining event is very popular and one Surprisingly it's all not far away!

fermentation). A medlar can

Great Hockham
Gardening Club
During a visit to the Norfolk show our programme
secretary happened upon a stall selling products
made from medlars. One thing led to another and
the lady running the stall, Jane Steward, agreed to
come and give us a talk, even though she had
never given one before.
Jane started her talk by asking members how much
they knew about medlars. While many had heard
of them, most knew little about them. Medlars
originally come from Eastern Europe and were
cultivated by the Greeks and then the Romans who
spread them throughout their empire. They adapted
well to Britian where they formed an important
part of the diet. Orchards were common in
England up to the early 20th century and there are
still some private orchards in several parts of the
country. It must be remembered that before the
easy availability of cheap sugar this would have
been an important sweetener for the diet. In one
episode of the television series Poldark, the makers
of the drama went to great lengths to feature
medlars as part of an authentic period table setting.
When she met her husband nine years ago there
was just one tree in his garden, given to him by his
father. Jane found the tree fascinating but could
find very little information about medlars. When
the fruit appeared ready to harvest it was decided
to pick them the following day. Unfortunately, by
that time they had disappeared from the tree. It
turned out that they had simply fallen and were
hidden among the fallen leaves. This was OK as it
turns out that the correct method of harvesting is
not necessarily to pick them, but to pick them up.
Medlars are not suited to jam but make excellent
jelly and cheese, helped by a little lemon juice to
enhance the flavour and aid the set.
If you are thinking of growing medlars for
harvesting, then Jane thinks its a good idea not to
let them fruit for the first four seasons. This allows
the tree to put more energy into establishing itself.
As with other fruit trees, bees are necessary for
pollination and the trees are self-fertile. They are
harvested from about late October to early
November which allows the natural sugars to
form. The fruit is laid out on trays and bletted.
(Bletted: the ripeness of a fruit to the point of near
be grown simply as an
ornamental tree, with a
spreading habit, fairly late-
spring to early-summer
blossom and good autumn
colour.
Jane continued to have a
fascination with medlars, so
much so that her mother gave
her a further nine trees for a
present. More acquisitions
followed until she now has
over a hundred, growing them
in a six-acre smallholding
divided into four separated
plots. As Jane looked more
into medlars she found that
there were many varieties here
and on the continent, which
gave her the idea of
assembling a national collection in Norfolk.
Then in 2015, during a routine medical
examination, Jane was diagnosed with bowel
cancer. Although early diagnosis led to a cure Jane
felt she needed something by way of therapy to aid
her recovery. She decided to start her East Gate
Preserves Company. From the outset she wanted it
to support local and like-minded people. She
attends various shows throughout the year where
she meets people who are sometimes able to offer
her medlars of their own. She is then able to make
products incorporating their fruit for home
consumption or selling on in their own outlets.
She currently only makes jelly and cheese, but next
year hopes to start production of a chutney and
perhaps collaborate in a medlar flavored cider.
While not officially documented as organic,
Janes philosophy is to be as natural in every
aspect as possible. All her products are produced at This months competition results . . .
home in small batches of two kilograms at a time. Floral: First: Sue Cunningham. Second: Lyn
She has tried upping the batch quantity, but it Foster. Third: Matt Cunningham.
doesnt seem to work. Fruit / Vegetables: First: Eric Rogers. Second: Jane
At the conclusion of her most informative talk Dalton. Third: Prue Szczepanowski.
there was an opportunity for a tasting session Seasonal Photograph: First: Chris Dalton. Second:
followed by some retail therapy. The jellies were Sue Thomas. Third: Hazel Dunn.
tried on their own and as an accompaniment to Our next meeting will be Wednesday 9th of
various cheeses and a pat all produced in East November at Hockham village hall when Helen
Anglia Hillier will be guiding us in The Creation and Use
For additional information its well worth visiting of a Cutting Garden. Doors open at 13:30.
Janes website at: http://eastgatelarder.co.uk Proceedings start at about 14:00.

West Norfolk
Aviation Society
The West Norfolk Aviation Society met this
month at the Mundford Bowls Club on Tuesday
the 3rd and were treated to a performance by a
home brewed trio in the form of Alan on guns
with Chris and Kev on bombs; the beer was good
too; and the sandwiches. Although it was
considered unlikely that the lads would ever need
to use hand held firearms during their service
career they, nevertheless, had to be conversant
with their equipment and were trained how to use
it. Alan brought along his collection of
deactivated trophies and among them were
various rifles and machine guns which he had
used but, fortunately, never aggressively. The
double act, Chris and Kev, who, although joining
the service at about the same time, went their
separate ways but occasionally crossed paths as
they traipsed across the world through two
decades. Supported by their ample slide
collection they gave a commendable performance
taking it in turn to interview each other and bring
their story to life with shock and humour; well
worthy of a BBC television slot. The evening
ended in the usual party spirit with numbers
bolstered by our cousin club from Norwich.
The Wayland News November 2017 Page 10
Shipdham &
District
Book Group
On 20th September the group discussed
Anne of Green Gables by LM
Montgomery. This enduring story
published in 1908 tells of a red haired
orphan girl sent to Marilla and Matthew
Cuthbert, an aging sister and brother, on
Prince Edward Island when they thought
they were receiving a boy to help with
farm chores. They are not planning to keep
her but she wins them over. Anne has a
vivid imagination, talks non-stop and
despite her harrowing beginning in various
orphanages considers her red hair to be her
greatest problem. With the best of
intentions she gets into all sorts of scrapes
but proves her worth and intelligence so
they wonder how they ever lived without
her.
One person did not really enjoy it despite
agreeing that the author had captured the
personality of all the characters very
well, especially Anne whose
effervescent personality really shone
through. There was more or less an even
spread between those who had read it
when young and others coming to it
later. Most people enjoyed it with
expressions such as delightful; tragic but
humerous; wonderful enthusiasm; of its
time; entranced from childhood onwards
and a newcomer to it described it as well
worh reading. It was agreed that Annes
scrapes were understandable and always
accidental but well meant. We all
wondered if Prince Edward Island is still
a rural idyll but suspect not and if
children of the 21st Century especially
those with a more urban background
would appreciate it. We certainly did and
found it ideal for escapism.
We are reading a Night on the Orient
Express by Veronica Henry for the next
month. However, the October meeting will
have a different format when we are joined
by the poet Martin Figura who has a
weeks residency in Shipdham during that
month. He has given us copies of his short
narrative, Arthur, written in verse form and
we will discuss that with him on 18th
October. We are looking forward to that
very much. Sue Hart
Afternoon Tea
at Ovington
On Sunday 19 November we will be
having Afternoon Tea in the village hall.
Tickets are available from the village
hall any Monday morning or from
Christine on 01953 885848. Priced at 6,
they include a full tea of sandwiches,
cakes and pastries and musical
entertainment! As space is limited,
please get your tickets in advance.
Proceeds go to village hall funds.
Watton 19-year-old
starts creative agency
Im Todd Pitcher and I have decided to
take a big step in my creative career by
fulfilling my lifetime goal of starting
my own business.
Ever since I was 15 I knew I wanted to
be in business in some way, however it
was never clear what industry this
would be in! However, through my life
I have developed a passion for design
and all things related to creative
marketing.
My creative side has been with my all
my life, even in Junior School, I,
alongside a couple of friends, drew
classmates as cartoon characters and
sold the drawings to raise money for
the charity Barnados. In high school, I
picked the Graphic Design GCSE and
this is where things started to click I
left high school with grades I was very
happy with including an A* in graphic
design, at Dereham Sixth Form I took
A-level graphic design this is where I
realised my potential, and so left with
an A*. I was desperate to get into a
creative job and so I started an
apprenticeship in digital marketing
which quickly developed into a full-
time role as the sole in house designer
for international company Premier
Education Group. Alongside my time
at Premier I did a lot of freelance
design, branding and website work for
various local companies in Watton,
NWT Breckland
Local Group
The group had a wonderful morning
on a Fungus Foray on 24th September
with Dr Tony Leech. The weather
was warm and sunny and Tony was
enthusiastic, informative and very
helpful.
We started our talks season last
month and continue with the next talk
on Wednesday 8th November,
7.30pm at the Watton Christian
Dereham and even a couple in
America! I kept progressing, learning
and my passion and skills grew
massively.
I then got to a stage where I have built
up a great reputation with a number of
businesses in the area and I feel a lot of
this is to do with not only the quality
work I produce but my unique focus on
adding value to the businesses I work
with This is exactly why I started
Semibold.
Semibold is a creative agency working
with small, medium and large
businesses in Norfolk offering
branding, design and digital services.
What makes Semibold different is the
real drive to add value to the businesses
we work with. We believe that the
reason companies approach creative
agencies is to (consciously or
subconsciously) get them to provide a
solution to something theyre missing
in their business and/or to boost
revenue or increase brand awareness.
Therefore, although every project is
different, Semibold is passionate about
helping businesses develop and grow in
each and every one.
So, if you feel Semibold and your
business may be a good fit, wed love
to speak to you.
www.semibold.co.uk
info@semibold.co.uk
Community Hall. This will be with
Steve Collin, NWT senior reserves
officer talking about the history,
fauna and flora and current projects
associated with Wayland Wood,
which is a real gem on our doorstep.
Cost is 2 members 3 non-members,
including refreshments.
Upcoming talk at Watton Community
Hall will be Ups and Downs of
Wildlife Photography in Equador and
Galapagos in December and the new
NWT Reserves Manager- Breckland
will be with us in January.
The Wayland News November 2017 Page 11
Breckland Cats
Protection
Breckland branch is made up of a very small
band of some 20 volunteers, including fosterers,
fund raisers and those who hold positions such as
our Co ordinator, treasurer, welfare and homing
officers. We are proud of our achievements this
year, having homed 32 adult cats and 66 kittens
in the first two thirds of the year. We currently
have 8 adults and 16 kittens in our care with a
waiting list of cats to come into us, once we have
an empty pen or spare bedroom. We have
neutered 382 cats so far this year, some of which
have been in our care and some of which belong
to members of the public who needed help with
the vet fees. We are always happy to help anyone
on a low income, with the cost of neutering, to
prevent unwanted kittens being born.
Most of the cats and kittens currently in our care
are black or black and white. These are the most
difficult to home so sometimes remain with us for
The Ovington
Crower By
Thas thet time o tha munth agin an I hafta git
pen tew pearpa cos Boy Julian hev towld me ter
git me finger owt.
He cort me by sprize yistday, I wos jist gittin
tha larst few acres of beet up offen tha ten acre,
wen who shud cum hossin crorst tha fild in orl
his best clobber, up tew his hocks in mud, wos
boy Julian.
Git yew orf thet machine Sid he say An git
orf hoom, cos I wanta git tha ole pearper owt
early tha munth an I need yore bitta skwit
Howld yew hard ole partna I say ter him
Thar Boss hent goin ter like thet if I jist pack up
an goo, weer got tha lorry cumin day arta
termorrer ter git this lot orf tew Wissy
Dunt yew git yar britches inner twist he say
Ive sin tha farmer an say yew kin ketch up on
Satdi arternewn
Yew kin goo ter hell I say tew him I say
Norrige are playin at hoom on Satdi an thas a
cup match, carnt miss thet Well ole partna he
say I wos goonta put a few quid ahind the bar
down tha pub fer yew tew hev a pint or three if
yew git yore bit owt terday Corse I hadta think
abowt thet, which dint teark long an I say ter
him Orlrite, but yewd betta meark thet enuff fer
cuppler more pints ole hand Well yis he say.
But git yew orf thet trapshun an git scrbblin
So thas why thissun is a bit arlie this munth.
[Boy Julian, he say: I wanta git tha ole pearper
owt early this munth cos I wanta git orf
sumwhere wos sunnier then hare!]
Got wrong wi tha cownsill mawtha agin tha year
cos thar wos mud on tha rood wen we cum orfa
tha fild. I tuk har rownd a bag full o sum good
apples orf my tree inna tha gardin, an sheeze orl
goodness an light now, even orffed tew sweep
tha mud orf tha rood owtside har plearce, dint
say no.
Weer hed cuppla gud blowowts in tha Willage
Horl leartly, I rekkun sum o tha mawthas orta be
on thet telewishun show abowt tha people wos
mearkin orl sorts o rum concokshuns,Sum
onnem luk orlrite but thet dunt mean tha tearst
gud. Carnt beat a gud ole stew wi sinkas or
better still flootas, stick ter yore ribs an kip yew
gooin orl day.
Larst munth tha boys an gals from the lottments
hed a compertishun tew see who hed the best
plot an who hed grown tha best veggies. Corse
thar arsked Horry tew dew tha judging, thar dunt
larn dew tha. Horry knows his stuff but he allus
know whooze grown wot an he like a drop or
tew of beer, so he kin be perswaded ter pick owt
tha best teartas or runners fer the wun wos bort
him tha moost beer sinse larst year. Howeva
nowun cort on and he hent bin propa sober
since.
Heese wolunteered tew dew it agin nex year, I
heered him menshun tew tha mawtha wos
organisin it thet he dew luv a drop of whisky cos
he git his ole corf wen tha wetha git cowld, and a
drop o Scotch dew help. Sheeze a bitta sorft on
Horry so I rekkun heel git his bottle afore tha
winta git set in.
several weeks, occasionally even months.
Three little 5 month old kittens looking for new
homes, together or separately are Zebedee,
Ermintrude and Bryony. Initially a little timid
with strangers, they greet their foster family by
running up to them, purring with their tails in the
air. They enjoy being stroked, cuddled and
having their chins scratched. Ermintrude likes
nothing better than a warm lap and rolls over for
tummy tickles. Zebedee will chase you, if he
thinks he hasnt had enough attention. They all
get along well with the fosterers gentle dog and
her resident cat. They have all been neutered,
fully vaccinated, and had flea and worm
treatment and been microchipped.
We also have 2 adult black cats looking for
forever homes, who have been with us for
some time. - Belle is a 2 year old female cat
who loves human company and would make
a great family pet, or a companion for a
mature lady. Mimi is a 4 year old black
female cat, who is very friendly and loves a
fuss. Our adoption fee for each cat or kitten
Well boy Julian ole partna thas yer lot fer tha
munth. Hares wishin orlonya well an dew yew
kip a troshin. Boy Sid.
Watton U3A
For our September meeting Simon White, the
Garden Manager for Peter Beales Roses, came
to give us the A-Z of Roses. Simon has worked
for this company for 36 years. Peter Beales
Roses has 24 Chelsea Gold medals. This was a
very interesting and informative talk showing us
some of the hundreds of varieties of roses with
the aid of beautiful photos. He also told us of the
various pests and diseases which can affect their
growth and how to deal with them. Simon
brought with him a large amount of roses and
clematis and perennial plants for sale at
discounted prices much to everyones delight.
The speaker for November is from Greensted
Hedgehog Rescue.
At the beginning of the meeting Barbara
Anderson gave a small talk remembering Ron
Upton, a former chairman of Watton U3A, who
sadly passed away recently. Anita Taylor also
provided a display of photos of Ron.
A list was put out for people interested in the
holiday to Paignton next year. It was also
announced that the Christmas lunch will be on 1
December at the Golf Club and the Christmas
party will be held on the 8 December.
The No 1 pub lunch group will be going to The
Windmill at Necton on Tuesday 14 November
and the No 2 pub lunch group will also be going
to the Windmill at Necton on Thursday 30
November.
Please contact our Membership Secretary, Anita
Taylor on 01953 881110 if you would like to
become a member of the Watton U3A, or would
like further details. For further details on the
National U3A, go to www.u3a.org.uk
Watton Evening WI
Our thoughts are moving towards the Festive
Market now that many stores and garden centres
are preparing their displays of decorations and in
that vein our Craft Group are still working hard
to prepare items for sale. Also those attending
learn new skills all over a cuppa in congenial
company.
The WI always enjoy delicious refreshments in
the age old tradition and visited the Wagon &
Horses, Griston for this months Lunch Club
venue. We have been there before and we are
always made most welcome.
We are still growing with new members joining
at each meeting and it is so lovely that they bring
such a diversity and keep our membership
meetings fresh and vibrant. Unfortunately we
had to cancel the New Members Meeting this
month as our President, Anita who graciously
holds the meeting in her home but she is unwell
and we send her our good wishes for a speedy
recovery.
We had two meetings this month, the first heard
Annie Munston from Bury St Edmund
Womens Aid Centre give us an insight as to the
fantastic support and aid the centre gives to
is 50, which helps towards
our large vet fees. They also
come with 4 weeks free pet
insurance. All our cats have
been neutered, vaccinated
and microchipped. If you
feel you can give a home to
one of these lovelies, please
contact our homing officer
Ann on 01953 681092.
those women who have suffered Domestic
Violence. It was such a thought provoking talk
and one that many will remember. The work the
Centre does involves many aspects and the
support/aid is continued once the women leave.
There is also accommodation in the form of 3
bungalows and another which supports men too
as Domestic Violence does not only affect
females. This fantastic organization can house
22 DV victims and children but helped over 600
last year but not all were housed by the centre.
Funding comes from various sources including
Children in Need. Although it was a very
difficult subject Annie presented it in an
informative way and there was much chatting
over our refreshments that night.
The second meeting this month was when we
were joined by Saham Toney WI which makes
up our Group in this area. It was lovely seeing
friends and after opening the meeting with
singing Jerusalem and notices we heard Caroline
Jarrold from Jarrolds Department Stores, tell of
the history of Jarrolds how it evolved from the
humbling beginnings in 1770 Woodbridge from
drapers to stationers, printing and publishing
house to the present day that we all know. It is
little known that Jarrolds actually published the
wonderful book Black Beauty by Anna Sewell
as her mother knew the family when most
publishers were uninterested. The stores are still
run by 7th generation family members which is
extremely rare in this day and age. The Norwich
store still houses a Printing Museum and
although Jarrolds have branched out they are
conscious to support the community through the
John Jarrold Trust. Caroline used overhead
projector to support her talk with photos, some
can be seen on the interior walls of the Norwich
store. A very interesting piece of Norfolk
history.
Congratulations to the Quiz team who came 5th
out of 20, just shows we havent lost our
marbles yet.
Another great diverse month Our next meeting
will be our AGM so there will be no speaker and
in December the meeting is for Members only.
However, Carole our Secretary will be delighted
to speak with you should you wish to find out
more and can be contacted on 01953 881006
The Wayland News November 2017 Page 12
The
GCSE Level Happenings
Maths Tuition of the
Available in Hingham HAPPY
Contact: Trudy Winfield (BA) Project
01953 851966
The HAPPY Project remains very
busy with some exciting new plans,
more of that later! The Project has
an underspend (dont know how
that happened)! the funders have
agreed that we can continue our
work for a further three months
which is good news.
The HAPPY Project is funded by
The Peoples Health Trust and we
are grateful to them for their
support.
The Games Group which operates
from the Library in Watton
welcomes new members. If you
like playing board games or
Dominoes and Chess as well as
enjoy meeting new people, please
come along on a Friday from 1:30
to 3:30 and join in the fun, it is all
free and you will be in the warm!
We have a wide choice of games. If
you would like to, you can always
bring your own favourite game and
teach others how to play.
The Bereavement Caf continues to
support people who are grieving
lost loved ones. It doesnt matter
how long people have been
bereaved, if they have a need to talk
we are there at Babacos in Watton
on the last Thursday in the month
from 4pm to 6pm. Sandra at
Babaco has very kindly agreed that
she will still open for us to meet,
thank you Sandra!
The Babes in the Wood Festival
Committee at Griston will soon be
holding their first planning meeting
to begin to put things in place for
2018. The HAPPY Project is
supporting them in their endeavours
to bring people in the village
together. Watch this space for
further details of the plans, I do
know that there will be a dog show
again.
The Family Art and Craft Group
that meets once a month at Ashill
keeps us all busy, planning what to
do next. Last month the children
enjoyed making gingerbread shapes
as well as weaving and had a very
good time. We will meet again on
Saturday 14th October when we
will make biscuit hats, craft some
interesting patterns printing with
fruit and vegetables as well as
producing some silhouettes from
paper plates, we will also be
making handprint spiders with
perhaps a little glitter to please
Verity!.
We are also planning for the festive
season, which is always exciting
when children are involved, my
husband has agreed to come out of
retardment to represent the big
man on the day of our celebrations.
Retardment comes from attending
my nephews wedding just after
Christmas a few years ago. A small
child nestled up to him and told him
he looked like Father Christmas, he
told her he was the retired Father
Christmas. She skipped over to her
Mummy and told her that, that man
over there was the retarded Father
Christmas! Say no more!
Due to the extension of the project
we are very excited to be able to
offer a new craft group, open to all.
We meet at The Grange in Great
Cressingham, for details of the next Watton Society News
date and time, please contact Jean
on the contacts listed at the end of
this article, or keep an eye on social
media such as Facebook You are
welcome to bring any craft work,
provided it is portable. If you would
like to learn a new craft, come
along and we will help you or find
someone that can! Again, this is
free and there will be refreshments
available.
Also in the pipeline is a new carers
group planned, there will be more
information next month.
If you are a carer and have any
ideas of activities you would like
please let me know, I would love to
hear from you! Contact me: 01953
880235 or 07856 876920 or
E Mail: jean@wayland.org.uk
Watton Society's annual quiz night description of the various iron work
Grandmas attracted 11 teams, all looking for a
win. After an exciting evening of
used in restraining people for what ever
reason, sometimes very little. How the
Photograph scores going to and fro, third place
was held by "Wits One" with 114
hangman's rope was worked, while
looking at one. This was followed by
A Centenary Tribute points Second place was "Four Short stories of crimes committed, also of
Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd Planks" with 119 points, but the course the witch finder general well
December will see a presentation outright winners were "Maggies known in Norfolk. An exciting
in Little Ellingham Village Hall Mob" (above) who scored a evening for all who attended.
by members of the Wayland magnificent 128. Our next meeting is on Wednesday
Players, under the direction of Team members Dorothy Woolliscroft, 18th October at 7.45pm at Watton
Jenny Mann, of a one-act play, Pamela Richardson, Ann Delf, and Christian Community Centre. It will
written by Alan Marshall, Betty Kerry. Looking forward to be the AGM followed by a speaker
together with songs of the era. seeing you all at the next annual quiz. from the Project Linus, Norfolk.
Grandmas Photograph is set in Watton Society's evening of "Grim Talking about their history, what they
a photographic studio and follows Tales and Dark Deeds in Norfolk" by do and how they do it. All are
the fortunes and attitudes of Neil Storey (below) began with a welcome. Look out for the posters.
members of two families left at
home during the Great War. For
some, the suffering and loss is
overwhelming: for others, the war
offers opportunities.
The second part of the evening
with showcase a selection of
favourite musical pieces from the
era of World War 1.
Doors open at 7.00pm for a 7.30
curtain up.
Tickets, priced only 3, are
available by contacting (01953)
453455 or (01953) 851946
Song of the
Waiters
New season, 2017 -2018
Tune: The Lincolnshire Poacher
Our merry band of troubadours to
Scratby made their way,
The fresh sea air was bracing on a
fine September day,
The good folk had the confidence
to join in where they may,
Then . . . a lunch to share,
Of homely fare,
Before we came away.
Now tucked away in a woodland
glade stands Leiziate Village Hall
Youd never know a WI had again next year with more interesting
meetings there at all, Diabetes UK tales of life in the past.
We also welcomed a visitor from the
The ladies soon began to share At our September meeting Mike Wabe
our merriment and fun, was our speaker and his subject was Diabetes UK Eastern Region office,
So. . . Our welcome meant, "Does the punishment fit the crime?" David Robinson. This was his first
The time we spent, A seemingly innocent title to a rather visit to our group since taking over the
Was great for everyone. eye watering and stomach churning post at the beginning of the year and he
topic! We learned about the many was made welcome by us all and will
When Dorothy in Gorleston forms of punishment that have been be back to see us again in 2018.
reached her hundred- and - used over the centuries and the wrong Our next meeting will be our A G M,
second year, doings that they were used for. Things which will be held on Monday
The Waiters brought their songs like stocks, ducking stools, whipping November 13th, 10.15am, at the
along to help to bring her cheer, posts and gallows to name but a few. Pentecostal Church Watton (who we
She loosed her helium balloon her As usual, Mike had us enthralled with thank for the generous use of their
mischief plain to see, his story telling and squirming with facilities).
And . . . theres every sign, some of the more "personal" details of For details of the group, or any of our
Shes doing fine the punishments. It's fair to say that we meetings, please phone 01953 884713
And will reach one hundred and were careful in our choices of lunch we and leave a message, or email
three! made later!! Mike was warmly rjwhrt56@btinternet.com
Peter Cowling. thanked and hopefully he will visit us
The Wayland News November 2017 Page 13
Watton Churches Together Thought Churches Together are hosting it at the
Queens Hall 3.00pm Sunday 10th Mount Fuji
St. Marys Church, Watton December. Please come and join us By Fr Gordon Williams,
www.stmaryswatton.org Follow us @StMarysWatton for the Month representing the part of community where Our Lady of Pity. Swaffham
If I can be of help to you please do not hesitate to contact me, By Revd Gerry Foster, St Marys, Watton you live or work or take part in activities or I have recently returned from my fourth trip to
on 01953 881439, I shall be available at church on Tuesdays Remembering is a key word in November. organisations. Japan, a country I had fallen in love with long
between 10.30am and 12 noonGerry Foster For St Marys, the season of Remembering Being together as family matters a lot and before I actually visited. It has held a
1st, 3rd & 4th Wednesday at 9.30am Holy Communion 2nd starts with a Requiem Mass with the Horatio thats true for church family and families that fascination for me since my late teens and early
Wednesday Morning Worship Singers at 7.30pm on Thursday 2nd. At altogether make up community life. TEAM twenties. My one regret is that I never learned
Thursdays 5.00pm5.30pm Parish Prayers 3.00pm on Sunday 5th, the Remembering means Together Everyone Achieves More, to speak Japanese. I think it is the Japanese love
Saturdays 9.30am10.00am Parish Prayers continues with the Annual Service focussing which is so true. It can also mean Together of nature that is so alluring. The love of nature
5.00pm6.00pm Pray & Praise on the Bereaved and their loved ones, with Everyone Actually Matters. Being of one the Japanese people originally had was no
Church Office opens Tues, Wed & Thurs 9am-1pm an opportunity to have read out their names mind with what we have in common with doubt their innate sense for things beautiful.
Tel: 01953 881252 email:wattonchurch@gmail.com and to light a candle in their memory. each other is a springboard for making a One cannot think of Japan without thinking of
Sun 29th 8.00am Holy Communion Of course, the 5th is also associated with a difference! Churches Together would Mt Fuji's cone that rises to the clouds with its
(October) 10.30am Group Service Holy Communion at different kind of Remembering and welcome anyone to join in their part of snow capped peak. One of the early poets of
St Nicholas Church, Ashill associated bonfires and firework displays. caring in the community, as a united church Japan, Yamamoto Akahito wrote of Mt Fuji:
Thur 2nd 7.30pm All Souls Day Solemn Requiem Mass Then at 11.00am on Saturday 11th in in Watton. To the beach of Tago
at St Marys Church sung by The Horatio Singers, Chaston Place, we will hold two minutes Please consider coming to any of our I come, and behold,
Sun 5th 8.00am Holy Communion silence for Armistice Day, before proceeding Services and next year wed also welcome In pure whiteness enveloped
10.00am Holy Communion for a Commemoration of the Commonwealth you especially to join us for Tea at 4.30pm, There it rises Mount Fuji
3.00pm All Saints Tide Service Followed by tea War Graves at 12 noon in the Cemetery at St followed by the Service closing the Week of Snowing it seems above us!
Sun 12th 8.00am Holy Communion Marys Church. Then Services in many Prayer for Christian Unity being held at Fuji is now so identified with Japan. Whenever
10.00am Informal Holy Communion churches on Sunday 12th take part in the Act 6.30pm at St Marys. Japan is talked about or written about, Fuji is
2.15pm Act of Remembrance at of Remembrance for all those who at great We Remember. Jesus himself said inevitably mentioned. Justifiably so, because
The War Memorial cost have fought for our freedom. In Watton, Remember the words I spoke to you (John even the Land of the Rising Sun would lose
3.00pm Service of Remembrance we assemble from 2.00pm at the War 15: 20) and some of his most powerful words much of its mystery and beauty if the sacred
at Watton Methodist Church Memorial before proceeding to Watton appear in verses 9 and 12 of that chapter: As Fuji were erased! Mt Fuji needs to be seen to be
Sun 19th 8.00am Holy Communion Methodist Church for the 3.00pm service the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. appreciated, though it is known as the shy
10.00am Holy Communion held there this year. Now remain in my love.Love each other mountain often hiding behind mist and clouds.
2.30pm Caf Stop at Blenheim Centre Remembering is a vital part of life. as I have loved you. If we remember to love The spectacular sight of Fuji in its majesty can
Sun 26th 8.00am Holy Communion Remembering Birthdays is a significant part God and to love each other, TEAM can be a rare thing! Another poet wrote:
10.00am 4th Sunday at 10 & Holy Baptism of all of our lives, whether we like them or mean something else again: Together In fair weather,
12 noon Holy Baptism not! Shops for weeks have been reminding Everyone Achieves Miracles, for goodness In cloudy weather,
4.30pm Choral Evensong us of the Birthday that is a key feature of the and hope and peace and joy to flow, through Beautiful indeed
Christian faith and indeed is a focus for most the power of the love of God. Thats And never changing-
Watton Methodist Church families, as we remember the birth of the something not just for the season of This peak of Fuji!
www.wattonmethodist.btck.co.uk Christ Child at Christmas. Remembering in November, but for There is an ancient saying: Which is the
Every Wednesday the Church is open for quiet reflection and The Town Carol Service precedes most other always. Every Blessing on you and yours highest mountain in the world? But only a
prayer between 10.15am & 11.30am. Its your quiet place. At Christmas Services and, once again, Watton always: Revd Gerry Foster fool would answer Mt Everest!
10.30am there is a half-hour Midweek Service in the Large
Vestry led by the Minister or a Church Member.
Sun 5th 10.30am Miss J Woor
6.30pm Local Arrangement
All Saints Church, Threxton
Sun 12th 10.30am Mrs E Warby We are holding our Service of Remembrance at All
2.15pm Act of Remembrance at Saints Church Threxton on
The War Memorial Sunday 12th November at 10.30 a.m.
3.00pm Service of Remembrance at Everyone Welcome
Watton Methodist Church
Sun 19th 10.30am Rev E Reddington
6.30pm Rev A King
Sun 26th 10.30am Mrs J Semmons Dance Away at The
6.30pm Rev E Reddington

Roman Catholic Community

Queens Hall
Each Sat 5.30pm Mass at Watton Methodist Church
Ballroom, Latin & Sequence Dancing
In the Following Churches during the Holy Communion & Saturday November 4th & December 2nd
All Saints Remembered Services . . .
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.

St. Nicholas Church, Ashill

Sun 29th 10.30am Group Service of
(Oct) Holy Communion
Sun 5th 10.00am Lay Led Worship & Sunday Funday
for school age children
Sun 12th 9.30am Remembrance Day Service
Sun 19th 9.30am Morning Worship
Sun 26th 9.30am Holy Communion & All Saints Remembered
(See above)

St. Georges Church, Saham Toney

Sun 5th 11.00am Lay Led Worship
Sun 12th 11.00am Remembrance Day Service
Sun 19th 11.00am All Age Worship
Sun 26th 11.00am Holy Communion & All Saints Remembered
(See above)

S.S. Peter & Pauls Church, Carbrooke

Sun 5th 10.30am Holy Communion & All Saints Remembered
(See above)
Sun 12th 10.30am Remembrance Day Service
Sun 19th 10.30am Holy Communion
Sun 26th 10.30am Lay Led Worship

St John the Evangelist Church, Ovington

to be held in the Village Hall
Sun 5th 9.30am Holy Communion & All Saints Remembered
(See above)
Sun 12th 10.30am Remembrance Day Service
The Wayland News November 2017 Page 14

Normal for Norfolk?

Jenny Mann snapped this at Ashill in October. I shall leave it to you to decide whether you are required to
Stop or GO and if GO then should you go left or Keep Right or just go IN. And if you notice the proudly
announces this a 3 Way Control so you might find two other cars facing the same dilemma.

campaign running for the month of Bowen Therapy is a holistic and

Big Boys November at
http://uk.movember.com
gentle treatment encouraging the
body to reset and rebalance itself.

Do Cry . . . Being healthy doesnt just mean

looking after the physical aspects
of your health. Its just as
And Thats important to care for your mental
wellbeing. When you feel good in
Reflexology of the feet and hands
aims to bring an overall sense of
improved wellbeing and many
people report feelings of deep
relaxation and improved sleep

OK both mind and body you can

In a world of sterotypes many men
have grown up being told boys
dont cry. Men have had to be
strong and tough and not something
display emotions that might make
them appear weak. Bottling up
emotions creates other issues such
as anxiety and stress which in turn
can weaken the immune system
and raise blood pressure creating
other types of ill health.
According to the Movember
Foundation (set up to reduce the
number of men dying prematurely
due to prostate and testicular cancer
and mental health issues), 1 in 8
men in the UK have experienced a
mental health problem and 3 out of
4 suicides are men. One aim of the
Foundation is to encourage men to
talk about their physical and mental
issues, to share their experiences
and to take action. You can find out
more about the Movember
enjoy life and cope better with
the stresses of everyday life.
There are positive steps you can
take towards this and a
complementary therapy is
that could be creating a feeling of unwellness
considered to help relaxation,
provide pain relief and support
your general wellness.
Wayland Wellness Clinic in
Watton offers a range of therapies
including;
Counselling a talking therapy
which is like a helping hand when
you need a little extra support to
see things more clearly.
Relaxation therapies such as
massage, Indian head massage,
ear candling, aromatherapy and
manual lymphatic drainage all
give you the space to reconnect
with yourself whilst any tension
and stress is worked on
encouraging the removal of
toxins and strengthening of the
immune system.
Bio-Dynamic Massage is a deep
form of psychotherapeutic
massage seeking to address
emotional and psychological
blockages that may be having a
physical impact on the body
Hypnotherapy can be useful in
helping to deal with issues that
have become overwhelming as
well as addressing fears, phobias,
habits and issues of self esteem
The age old treatment of
Acupuncture is often used to
address a wide range of ailments
including pain, stress, anxiety and
addiction.
The clinic also offers Osteopathy,
Homeopathy and Nutritional
Wellbeing and the Chiropody clinic
operates 5 days a week. Visit the
Facebook page at
@waylandwellnessclinic
For appointments contact
Wayland Wellness Clinic at 8
Thetford Road, Watton or call
01953 886860

Whats on at St Marys
Thursday 2nd November 10am Thursday Chat a social
coffee morning at Sty Marys all welcome 7.30pm All Souls
Requiem Service at St Marys Church with the Horatio Singers
Mondays November 6th 13th 20th & 27th 9.30am Story Bags
at St Marys Church for parents and preschool children during
term time only.
Friday 17th November 2.30pm Watton Community Cinema
at St Marys: Screening Whisky Galore Refreshments from
1.30pm. Tickets at the box office on the day.
Saturday 18th November 7.15pm Watton Community
Cinema at St Marys: Screening Whisky Galore
Refreshments from 6.15pm. Tickets at the box office on the day.
Sunday 19th November 2.30pm - 4pm Caf Stop at The
Blenheim Centre, Tedder Close, Watton. Crafts for all the
family, free refreshments.
Saturday 25th November 10-12.30pm Christmas Fayre at
Watton Christian Community Centre. Christmas raffle, lucky dip
for children, cake, gifts and craft stalls. Seasonal refreshments.
The October Winner of the 100 Club Draw Number 43
Susan Marks
The Wayland News November 2017 Page 15
How I Hate . . .
By Ken Knowles
. . . National Advertising, which I
consider to be a blight on modern
entertainment. To watch a drama or
other serious programme on a
commercial channel and suffer
interruptions every ten or twelve
minutes I feel completely ruins my
evening. Fortunately by recording
everything and watching the play-
back enables me to fast-forward and
avoid the adverts, although there are
occasions when this is not possible,
and I find I am forced to endure some
of the direst items imaginable, such as
ads. for sofas at sale price offers that
must end Sunday.
It seems impossible that back in the
1950s, when commercial television
first came to Britain that the ads. were
often regarded as more entertaining
than the shows in which they
intruded, and we found ourselves
really enjoying seeing the little
slightly dyslectic man who advertised
a paraffin, and called himself the Esso
Blee Dooler. We revelled in the
supply of catch phrases and were
pleased to Sleep Sweeter, Bournvita,
or wondered where the yellow went
when we brushed our teeth with
Pepsodent, and, later on, Youre
Never Alone with a Strand or Save
Some for Lulu.
Soon we really looked forward to
seeing a daring young man scudding
over roof- tops to deliver a box of
chocolates to his lady friend, or to
speculate on the future of two young
neighbours introduced through a
brand of coffee.
Ads. for washing powders, and
household cleaners soon dominated
the screens, but, for me, the most
obnoxious were those that included
animated creatures intended to
represent the germs that apparently
invade everything we do.
Of course, after sixty years of TV
adverts, it is inevitable that watchable
items have become few and far
between, so it is good to recall the
better ones.
When we think of adverts we tend to
associate them with television, but
radio preceded it for British listeners
when, in the mid -1930s, Radio
Luxembourg began to gain
popularity, with shows financed by
companies who rented whole
programmes in the American pattern ,
unlike our present television where
several completely different products
are aired in groups.
Probably the most successful and well
- remembered of these early
Luxembourg offerings, was
introduced by the song we all soon
would know, beginning
We are the Ovaltinies.., but other
singablerefrains followed, one
notable example being Hurrah for
Betox, what a delightful smell the
stuff that every self-respecting grocer
has to sell. The price is right, its
cooks delight, how easily its made.
So join the happy members of the
Betox brigade !
Came the war, and radio advertising
ceased for the duration, but eventually
the present system evolved, so that I
can be annoyed by trivial
interruptions on any number of
commercial stations throughout the
night and day.
Only the good old BBC is free from
these annoyances, you may think.
But, unfortunately, no they
interrupt their programmes with
adverts for other programmes, and i-
Player, which can be equally
annoying, particularly when the same
item is broadcast several times in a
couple of hours. Fortunately the Beeb
is careful not to publicise products,
being sure to refer to a well-known
brand of breakfast cereal rather than
to say the word Kelloggs, though for
some reason Marmite is mentioned
quite frequently.
But ads. have been with us far longer
than radio and TV. Repeats of old
filmed newsreels show ancient buses
around the time of the Great War
displaying
long posters advertising such products
as Frys Chocolate and Colmans
Mustard, while railways made use of
the fences guarding platforms at rural
stations to rent out facilities
displaying these and many other
products, beside their own publicity
items telling us such things as
Skegness is so Bracing (ad-speak
for Windy !).
Possibly one of the most successful
outside advertising campaigns
came during the early years of the
Second World War, when the many
large hoardings around the country, or
at least in London, were one day seen
to be covered by enormous posters
showing a toxophilite in action, with
the caption A is for Archery, O is for
Oxo. A couple of weeks later the
world would see a new poster
showing a Bowls player with B is for
Bowls, O is for Oxo, the sequence
being followed through the alphabet
with a different sport each time,
leaving the public to guess which
would it be shown for F football or
fencing ?
But probably the oddest of all
publicity schemes was instigated by a
well-known whisky company who
arranged to show a cricket Test
Match on a screen erected at a seaside
county ground, in 1938 BT (before
television), the audience, of which I
was a part) paid a nominal sum for
the use of a deck-chair in front of a
giant board painted to represent a
cricket pitch, a scoreboard at the side.
An operator in contact with the actual
match, moved a ball in accordance
with whatever stroke the real batsman
had made, and suitable signs
indicated any fall of wickets. It seems
rather pathetic to think that a
thousand or more men would sit
watching this board all day,
applauding a boundary that was
largely imaginary, and generally
enjoying every aspect of the unseen
(and unheard) game.
Of course my everyday contact with
advertising comes from my
newspaper, and with it comes more
annoyance, my pet hate being the
constant stream of notices about
cruises that will not take place until
late in 2019. And full page adverts
that take up to a third of the paper,
sometimes containing just a single
word !
If a firm is so well-known one word
is considered sufficient then
advertising is obviously not required,
and thus it is merely a means of
somehow reducing a taxation bill.
But over the years there have been
many great newspaper ads.- such as
the one that showed a jolly little man
in his pyjamas bobbing about in the
ocean, astride a jar of Bovril. Ads. to
send us to sleep, from Ovaltine,
Horlicks or Bournvita, and the very
old one depicting two pauper
children sniffing the aroma of
cooking. These Bisto Kids were
frequently used by entrants to fancy
dress competitions in the holiday
camps that were all the rage eighty
years ago.
Even football is not free from the
scourge, as recent marvels of
electronics have made it possible to
surround a pitch with ever-changing
flashing ads, even continuing
throughout the game, which is a
distraction for both players and
viewers.
If all these things annoy me so much,
why do I keep watching them?
You tell me !
Ed: If you are on the Internet watch
this video and its part 2 as well to be
reminded of some of theclassic
adverts!
https://youtu.be/03ZW6WLZqfI
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Richmond Park
Golf Club Ladies
Its always fun when the different sections get together
and on Monday 9th October, an Autumnal morning with
a light drizzle in the air, 40 players from Richmond Park
Golf Club took to the course to play their annual
Ladies and Seniors Event.
The one Lady and one Senior partnerships were decided
by a draw, and it was played in the Stableford format
using half their combined handicaps. The 20 pairs
headed off with great enthusiasm, despite the dull
conditions and occasional drizzly showers. Some pairs
faired better than others, and there were tales told of
unlucky putts and wayward shots, and the rough was
very punishing so it was good advice to stay on the
fairways!
However some exceptional scored were posted and at
the end of the day all agreed that it had been a fun
competition.
The prizes were presented by Ladies Representative
Elaine Aberdeen and Seniors Captain Bill Gautier and
the result was as follows:-
1st Prize - Cherrie Lawn and Colin Arnott with a
magnificent 40 points.
2nd Prize - Rosie Sutterby and Alan Hewison with 37
points (on countback).
3rd Prize Dilys Gibbs and John Crowdy also with 37
points.
Pictured right are the winners at the top, second place
centre and 3rd place at the bottom.

Dereham Indoor Bowls

The Leisure centre will be opening a short Mat club in
January Contact Ellen Vardy for more information
The Bowls club are running their annual visit in
January to Potters Leisure Resort for the World Bowls
championship. The one day outing includes a Coach
leaving Dereham at 8 am. Arriving at Potters at 9.15. At
10 am watch a men's singles KO Then a two course
lunch followed in the afternoon by Two mixed pairs
semi finals. Coach leaves about 6.30 back to Dereham
More information contact Terry Tel 01362 525 042

the "UK Mens Shed Association" for wonderful, heart-warming blend of

Wayland Norfolk & Nth Suffolk at Halesworth in
Suffolk, with some 10 Sheds from the local
harmonies to lift the spirits and give an
amazing feeling of achievement to choir

Mens Shed regions attending it was an interesting day

Social group
Well for once I have to admit Im a bit
short of things to say with several members
away on holidays and one or two others
feeling a bit under the weather and most of
the Shows and Carnivals we attend have
now come and gone but on the positive side
our attendances for our weekly get together
on Mondays & Wednesdays at Church
Walk have been on the up with anything up
to 25+ members poping in for a cuppa and
a chat as well as a game of Cards or
Rummycub.
Jeff and John have been busy as usual in
the computer room with their Widgets and
Motherboards repairing and refurbishing
some computers for sale. Many thanks to
those members of the public who have
donated their old "Laptop" computers to us
for using as spare parts and repairs the boys
are like bees around a honey pot. The
carpentry workshop is now up and running
smoothly with various projects on the go
with Bryan, Brian, Harry and Dave Fettling
and Filing.
Malcolm our Social Secretary has been
busy organising our social events for the
coming months, as per the list below for
Members and Invited guests:
20th October, Quiz & Chip Evening, starts
7pm .
18th October, Members Lunch at The
Willow House, 1 pm.
1st November, Committee Meeting, 7pm.
Members only.
3rd November, Cheese and Wine Evening,
7pm start.
13th December, Christmas Dinner at
Broom Hall,Watton.
As for myself I attended the first meeting of
seeing the variation in activities that the
Sheds are involved in and I was left in no
doubt that the Uk MS Association is here to
stay with 100s of groups starting up
throughout the country and localy at
Attleborough, Wymondham, Thetford and
Norwich. so why not get involved pop in
and see us for a cuppa and a chat.
We open: Monday and Wednesdays 10am
to 2pm and Saturdays 10am to 12pm. Tel:
01953 881004. E mail:
waylandmensshed@gmail.com
Look Foward to seeing you. Cheers,
Richard
Singing Is
Good for the
Soul . . .
And I agree wholeheartedly! Ive been a
member of Mid Norfolk Singers for more
than 10 years and although I wasnt sure it
was the sort of thing I would enjoy, Ive
loved every minute. Sometimes after a
particularly fraught day at work perhaps I
think Ill miss a rehearsal but I make the
effort and within minutes Ive forgotten my
problems and am caught up in the music.
MNS meet in Dereham but members come
from miles around and several live in
Watton and the surrounding villages. In
fact, our Musical Director, Robert
Hamwee, comes from a Wayland village.
We sing all kinds of music from jazz and
spirituals to large choral works each one
is a challenge in its own way. But Robert is
passionate about music and with his
guidance and encouragement, he is able to
bring out the best in us to produce a
members.
We like to think were a friendly bunch and
hold social get-togethers during the year
the most recent being tea and cakes in
Saham Toney on a balmy Sunday afternoon
in September.
New members are always welcome
especially tenors and basses, although a few
more sopranos would be a bonus! (Dont
worry, we wouldnt turn any altos away!)
Not all of us read music (including me!) but
that doesnt stop us learning and
progressing week by week.
This year, were holding our Christmas
Concert at St Nicholas Church in Dereham
on when we will be singing Carols and
Choruses and on 2 June next year we have
booked Norwich Cathedral to perform
Bach B Minor Mass. If youd like to be a
part of this wonderful piece of music (and
others in the future), wed love to hear from
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