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Afternoon Tea at
Ovington Village Hall
On Sunday 23 April, we will be serving a full selection of goodies
(sandwiches, pastries and cakes) for Afternoon Tea at the village
hall on Sunday 23 April from 3pm (doors open 2.30). Call 01953
885848 to book your table as soon as possible as space is limited.
This proved very popular last year and only costs 6 a head. There
will be a raffle and, hopefully, some form of entertainment. All
proceeds will go to village hall funds.

The Wayland Players rehearsing for their production of the farce April 27-29 at 7.45 with an additional matinee performance at 2.30
Tons of Money which will be showing at the Queens Hall on on Sat 29th. Tickets are on sale at Adcocks, priced only 7.50

Wretham Lodge public from 11am to 5pm on Easter Sunday April 16th
and Monday April 17th.
Admission is 4 for adults with children free and dogs
Gardens prepares on leads welcome, with the proceeds from the two days
going to NGS charities.

to welcome spring
visitors in April
The splendid gardens at Wretham Lodge are open for
two successive days in April.
As part of the National Gardens Scheme, the gardens at
what was the former village rectory will be open to the
Across the road, St Ethelberts church will be open for
the same times on each day, offering visitors in need of
refreshment somewhere to sit and enjoy hot and cold
drinks and a huge array of home made cakes.
The church will also house its traditional open days sale
of used books. Proceeds from here go towards church
funds.
There is ample free parking at the church and gardens in
Church Road, Wretham, IP24 1RL.

Friends of St
Andrew's
Church,
Bradenham
Plant Sale
The Friends of St Andrews Church,
Bradenham, warmly invite you to a
Plant Sale at the Village Hall on
Saturday 13th May from 10am to 12
Noon. This is a week later than
previous sales and we hope the
weather will be more conducive to
buying and planting.
If you have any special plants in
mind, please contact me with your
wish list. Marianne Kilmartin Tel
No: 01362 820744
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Watton Rotary
Roundup
Our last meeting of February was on the
23rd, a day recognised at Rotary Day
worldwide. The speaker that evening was
Tom Thurston on the subject of the
History of Heavy Horses in Britain, a
fascinating insight into dying and
endangered Shire, Clydesdale and
Suffolk Punch breeds.
The following week, 2nd March, saw our
third visit by one of the 13 an
international Rotary scholar on one year
Master Degree courses at Cambridge and
the UEA.
Katie Bussiere is sponsored by the
Rotary Club of her home town, Avon
Canton, Connecticut, USA, and she is
studying for an Mphil in Education at
Cambridge University.
She is seeking to specialise in research in
second language education especially
with respect to provision for immigrants
April 2017
and refugees. Following her presentation,
questions developed into an interesting
discussion on how to linguistically
integrate immigrant families whose
children learn English in our schools but
revert to their own language with their
parents without any attempt to help them
to learn their adopted countrys
language.
The picture (right) shows her between
her counsellor, Past District Governor
Nigel Neville of the Cambridge Rotary
Club and Watton Rotary President,
David Branson.
Two fundraising events took place later
in March but too late to be able to report
upon by the publication copy deadline.
However, we do know that that at the
time of writing every table in the Wells
Cole Community Centre had been
booked for the Grand Rotary Quiz, and
ticket sales for out first DixieMix Jazz
Concert of the year were well on track.
Results will be reported next month.
Martin Anscombe

which with the advent of commercialism, have

A Quick Look Round
By Orbiter
Spring is here at last, and already the sweet sound
of lawn-mowers fills the air, so we can settle
down to another season of hard work (if we take
on all the tasks recommended by Lotta Potts).
I am told that the repair work to the clock tower in
Watton is now under way, so hopefully the clock
itself will again tell us the correct time. (But will
the missing arm of the weather vane be restored?
Ed: Yes thats back on now.). Not that many folks
rely on these old aids to forecasting these days,
with all the radio bulletins and Google to keep us
up to date.
In the big wide world there have been constant
criticisms of the sound quality of television shows
recently, but there is also a current trend for them
to be shown in semi-darkness. Whether the
producers are under pressure to save fuel I know
not, but the fact remains that it is often almost
impossible to see what is supposed to be going on.
Even when an actor switches on a table lamp it
rarely seems to make any difference. While the
sound problems can be alleviated by the use of the
sub-title key, the same cannot be said for lighting.
Why is it that our daily newspapers only seem to
contain bad news, or is it that I dont manage to
read the good bits? Actually one item did cheer
me up, and that was the news that English
strawberries were reaching the supermarkets
weeks before they used to be expected. The days
when they were confined to about three weeks in
June seem to be long gone, which also applies to
many of the other food items that now await us the
whole year round.
The use of sell by dates has rightly come under fire
again, since these have caused thousands of tons of
perfectly wholesome food to be dumped un-
necessarily. Supermarkets are said to be reviewing
the use of such labelling, which was mainly intended
as a guideline, but wrongly assumed by mainly the
more modern housewives to be a danger signal
older shoppers seem, on the whole, to have better
judgement on such matters.
One of the sadder items has been the report of the
losses to our woodlands of many of our favourite
trees due to disease. Those particularly at risk are
the elms, of which the Dutch variety of affliction
has been documented for several years, and ash,
which suffers from something called die-back,
while there is oak decline and another ailment
threatens the sweet chestnut. As a well known TV
character might say Were all doomed!
On a cheerier note the world of sport and football
in particular, has been boosted by a renewed
interest in the F.A.Cup, due to the success of two
teams from the lower echelons making their way
almost to the semi-final stages.
This competition, once the pride of the game, has
suffered the loss of prestige over the recent year,
due the preponderance of all sorts of other cups,
taken over. Even the famous old cup itself is now
known, at least until a new contract is signed, as
the Emirates F.A.Cupand in recent years another
trophy has worn various names, such as the
League Cup
or the Milk Cup, among others, while the league
competitions are all under various sponsorships,
such as the Skybet Championship and Leagues
One and Two, Ladbrokes Scottish Leagues, the
Vanarama National and the Evo-Stick Premier
Leagues, and even famous grounds are now
known by new names which reflect the names of
owners or advertisers, so that if the ownership
changes, so does the name.
While on sport, golfers may have seen that there
are to be some changes in the rules, though these
may not affect the ordinary player too much, since
they are mainly concerned with cutting down time
-wasting in the professional game, where matches
often take more than five hours nowadays. One
would have thought that in view of the prodigious
lengths they are able to drive the ball these days
that they would reach the Greens sooner than ever
but it seems that they consider it necessary having
reached the Green, to spend up to five minutes
studying their putts from every angle during which
time their opponent does not prepare for their own
putt. In Club golf, even when unthinking players
leave their trolleys in the wrong places and are
rarely ready with the right club, 4 ball matches are
usually completed in four hours. If the
Professionals could reduce their time on the Green
by only 3 minutes, this would save nearly an hour.
Golf is not alone in the modern era of time
wasting, tennis stars are now committed to having
a couple of minutes rest after every other game,
one wonders what our former idols, such as
Sedgman, Gonzales and Laver would think of this
and will certainly be amazed when they see
current players bouncing the ball at least 6 times
before each serve. Possibly the biggest time wasters
of all are the footballers who celebrate any goal
scored by dashing off the pitch in a free for all cuddle
often involving the crowd. Not too many years ago,
this behaviour would have been deemed
ungentlemanly conduct punishable by a booking and
anyone who had left the field of play would have had
to await the referees permission to re-join . It is
noticeable that the team in the losing position does
not waste time in this manner.
On a more mundane level, the Mint is now issuing
new 1 coins which hope to be unforgeable, but it
has been noted that many vending machines and
traffic meters will not take them which could form a
considerable amount of chaos, almost as bad as if we
have been instructed to adopt driving on the left hand
side but introducing it gradually on alternate days.
Another unwelcome change is that postage stamps
have gone up to 56p and 65p thought the dearer
amount does not ensure any prompter delivery.
Good afternoon.
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In your garden
With Lotta Potts
April. Already!!!
The zingiest spring month. Although flowering
started in mid-March it always looks a bit
tentative until April arrives. There are a few
cherry trees around where I live and now,
overnight it seems, have the lower branches
clad in pink buds and opening flowers. I know
that in the couple of weeks between now and
early April they will look like clouds of pink.
The magnolias are showing their furry buds and
April will see them in amazing shades of white,
pink and purple. Then we will have pouring
rain and high winds. Happens every year. On a
more serious note one thing that can happen is a
late frost so if it's a nice sunny day please don't
be tempted to buy and plant bedding plants or
tender perennials. Keep your money under the
mattress until next month.
A spring frost can ruin early fruit blossom such
as peach so it's best to cover these if at all
possible. In fact peach trees grown fan-shaped
or espalier should be covered all winter to keep
off the rain that bears the spores of peach-leaf
curl. I am beginning to think the best way to
grow peaches, nectarines and apricots is in
containers. These can be covered or brought
indoors. The latest varieties developed are ideal
for this method of growing.
I am checking my not-so-new RHS what to do
book and lo! Snow! Still even they are losing
their enthusiasm for the stuff, saying
that heavy snowfalls are rare now but
(always a but) there can be exceptions.
Even they have to go back to the mid-
1980s when Ayrshire had six inches.
This is an area that rarely gets any.
The authors have now shifted their
emphasis to rain. A brief mention of
April showers gives way to a whole
list of places that have lots of it. A lot
of really heavy rain can be a nuisance
as the soil becomes waterlogged and
can't be worked. There shouldn't be a
great deal of digging to be done but
we all have an area or two that needs
going over. Just think, there might be
good, dry days and with a little gentle
rain overnight. Dream on.
Bulbs feature rather a lot at ground
level. There are bulbs for all seasons
so now is the time to dig some up and
plant others. Snowdrops are best
planted 'in the green' that is with their
leaves still on and maybe even some
flowers. This does work much better
than planting dry bulbs in autumn.
Narcissi/daffs just need dead-heading
until six weeks after they finish
flowering. Please leave the foliage
alone to die back naturally as the sun
on the leaves makes the sugars for the
flowers next year. It won't work if
you tie the foliage up or horror of
horrors fold it up and tie it. There's no
chance the sun will do its stuff and
there will be fewer flowers next
spring. If you naturalise daffs in grass
mow round the clumps (yes we are
mowing again) so you have little
wildlife patches. This looks good on
large areas of grass but in small lawns
try miniature bulbs and the miniature
leaves won't show so much.
There are many summer-flowering
bulbs and corms and now's the time to
plant. There are too many to name but
they are freely available in sheds and
garden centres. The online specialists
have an even greater variety and not
many bulbs are very fussy about
conditions, just the depth of planting.
Finally on bulbs, now is a good time
to give them a feed. Use high potash
tomato food or organic general-
purpose feed sprinkled around. I find
pelleted chicken manure works a treat.
If you have hens you know how
beneficial the cleanings-up are in the
compost heap. The pelleted stuff has
already been composted and treated so
it's safe. I wouldn't eat it but plants
love it.
There are several shrubs that should
be pruned and/or tied in this month.
Roses to begin with. This is
absolutely the last chance to prune
modern bush roses and trim patio and
ground-cover ones and should be
completed by the middle of the
month. Climbing and rambling roses
should be tied in and trained
horizontal if possible. This results in
more and better flowers and there is a
complicated explanation of this to do
with hormones. Chris Beardshaw
explained it in great detail once and
lost me halfway through. It's out there
somewhere.
Other climbers such as clematis and
ivy will get their new growth to hold
on to their supports once they've got
going properly. Hydrangeas should
be pruned lightly now, more of a late
dead-heading. Look the shrub over
before you start. There are two lots of
shoots the ones that flowered last
year and may still have the dead
flowers attached and the unflowered
ones, which will have a growth bud at
the tip. Follow the flowered shoots
down to a healthy sideshoot and cut
just above it. Don't cut off the other
shoots as they will bear this year's
flowers. Hydrangeas do have an
unfortunate tendency to outgrow their
alloted space. If yours is like this look
at the congested woody stems in the
middle and remove the thickest ones
completely. If it's still too big do the
same next year. And the year after.
This three-year rejuvenation plan
works for other shrubs as well but
don't remove more than a third at a
time.
Winter jasmine will become straggly
if left to its own devices. If it's trained
over a porch or tied tightly to a wall
just clip it back with shears enough
to take off the dead flowers and the
tips of the shoots. That's all they need
to keep them neat. If it's more
informal such as a shrub or climbing a
tree it's better to use secateurs. Take
each flowered shoot, follow it back to
a non-flowered shoot and cut just
above it. Even if you seem to be
removing long stems don't worry as
you are making room for the new. If
you have an old shrub take the same
route as for the hydrangeas,
rejuvenating over three years or so.
Let's not forget the wonderful
forsythia that needs pruning exactly
the same way flowered stems back
to a non-flowered shoot and cut.
Depending on when it flowered do
wait to prune until the flowers are
over but it's much easier if you do it
while the dead flowers are still on;
takes a lot of guess-work out. Once
you've finished the pruning a good
feed is in order. The plants will be
hungry too.
Now to the real production line, the
veg plot. If you planted onion, shallot
and garlic sets in the autumn there will
be good growth now. This never
ceases to amaze me as I always expect
them to be frozen or drowned but they
come good and regulary come up
100%. If you grow this way you will
already have netted the beds as the
birds become very interested in
pulling the sets up. Obviously it's the
leaves that attract then disappointment
sets in and they are left. It's boring
having to re-plant but they won't grow
otherwise. If you have spring-planted
onions they will be making a start as
sets have been on offer for ages. I
don't know if the birds will come for
their entertainment but if they do get
netting.
Potatoes can be planted this month. I
chitted mine (probably too early) in
January and now have a little forest of
green shoots just desparate to get out.
Seed potatoes are still available and
can be planted straight out avoiding
the chitting period on the windowsill.
Pity as this is good fun. Plant
asparagus crowns if you like
asparagus and have a bit of spare
ground. Choose this carefully as once
in there's no need to move the crowns,
no rotation there. Choose the variety
carefully as well. It's now
recommended to plant the all-male
varieties. Their shoots are better but
additionally they don't produce seeds
that will produce inferior crops.
Traditionally you dig a trench about a
foot deep and make a ridge in the
middle. Drape the crowns over the
top about 30 inches apart and cover so
that the top of the crown is near the
surface. It's best to leave them for two
years and take a crop the third (I
believe there are new varieties that
will crop the second year). The
crowns can be planted in individual
holes with a mound in the middle.
Same thing. Once they are mature
enough to take a crop every year the
only attention is that you stop cutting
in the middle of June to let the fern
grow to feed the crowns, cut this
down once the colour has changed to
beige and mulch. The only other
thing is to anxiously watch the bed
each spring for the first signs.
Towards the end of the season you
might find a small, brightly coloured
insect. Asparagus beetle. Just pick
them off and squish or stamp on them.
Otherwise the labour required
amounts to about half an hour a year
for one of the best veg in the world.
Forget the weedy stuff from Peru. It
just doesn't compete. Eat seasonal.
There's a whole lot of veg seed that
can be started now. Some, like
tomatoes need a bit of tlc and warmth
to get going and others can be dirct
sown. Peas and beans can be direct
sown but you need to add a few extras
for the mice. I prefer to start them in a
cold greenhouse in pots or clever
'Rootrainers' that are for growing seed
like these that need a long root run and
don't get too disturbed on planting out.
Of course, many of you will have
been studying catalogues all winter,
have your order sitting ready to start
or already on the go and a firm plot
plan. The rest of us shouldn't despair
but do try and keep up. Madness sets
in round about the end of April/
beginning of May when you think you
are late. Don't worry. Plants have a
lovely habit of catching up provided
you aren't too far adrift.
Importantly from now on: keep
weeding.
Shipdham &
District Book
Group
The book discussed on 15th March
was All the Light We Cannot See by
Anthony Doerr. With a background of
France and Germany in the late 1930s
and early 1940s the main protaganists
are a French girl MarieLaure Le
Blanc, blind since the age of 6, and
Werner Pfennig brought up in an
orphanage in a coal mining district of
Germany with his younger sister.
Marie Laures father has skillfully
made models of the area of Paris
where they live for her to learn her
wherabouts using her fingers. He also
teaches her Braille and supplies her
with books. Werner discovers by
accident how to put a radio together
which becomes his passion and shapes
his life. Radio is to prove the link
between the two and in Marie Laures
case her salvation. The book is
comprised of short chapters, which
may be compared with the leaflets
dropped from aircraft at the
beginning. It is not written
chronologically but moves back and
forth in time and from scenario to
scenario. Much of the action has the
background of the destruction of St
Malo as the Second World War nears
its end.
The group agreed that the format
helped with the following of an
otherwise long and complex narrative.
The characters are of their time, living
parallell lives without knowing of
each other until near the end. It was
felt that the pathos of young people
caught up in the horrors of the war is
cushioned by the sympathetic way the
narrative unfolds. Judgement of the
German Werner and his compatriots
was inappropriate as they were merely
pawns in a horrific game. The general
opinion was that this was no light,
easy read but neverthelss compelling
because of the style and skill of the
writer. It stimulated some very
interesting discussion. It is certainly a
April 2017
book to be recommended for those
wanting to look at twentieth century
history though different eyes, even
those of a blind girl.
The book for our April discussion is
The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina
George.
The HAPPY
Project
Happenings
Another month has rolled by and soon
we will be a third of the way through
the year, time does fly when you are
having fun!
Do you know about the HAPPY
Project? The members of The Steering
Group have been out and about in
parts of Watton delivering leaflets to
raise awareness of the Project and
inviting people to come and join in the
FREE activities.
The Games Group is a select
gathering of folks (by select I mean a
small number) who enjoy playing
games such as Dominoes, Scrabble
and I understand they have recently
been playing Mah Jong and really
enjoyed the experience. I have been
asked to provide a Dictionary to stop
the squabbles during Scrabble games,
so I guess it gets a bit lively! The
group meet at Watton Library on a
Friday from 1:30pm to 3:30pm. Do
call in and enjoy a game or two.
The Social Group is looking to recruit
new members to swell their ranks.
They currently meet at The Hare and
Barrel on Brandon Road, Watton on
the second Monday of the month at
7:00 pm. The next meeting at The
Hare and Barrel will be on 10th April
2017, other activities planned include
a meal at the new Kings Arms, a walk
round Lynford Arboretum with coffee
afterwards at Browns. Visits are also
being planned to St Georges Distillery
and Langham Glass. Why not pop
along to the social evening on the 10th
April for further information or
contact Steve Howard on 07845
924543.
The Family Art and Craft Group has
now moved to Ashill it is open to
everyone and is free! The last session
was on Saturday 11th March, we had
14 children join us and had a whale of
a time. The children enjoyed making
Chocolate Chip Cookies, sowing
Mustard and Cress as well as finger
and hand painting. Glitter is always
very popular many masks went home
adorned with all manner of decoration
including the beloved shiny stuff.
We enjoyed the birthday cake that
Rosemary made for one of the
children who was celebrating her fifth
birthday. All in all, a good time was
had by everyone. We are now looking
forward to the next session which will
be on 8th April 2017, do come and
join us.
The HAPPY project has joined with
the Crafty Swap Shop, which takes
place most Wednesday mornings in
The Dragonfly Gallery to provide
sewing lessons to anyone who would
like to learn to use a sewing machine,
sew by hand or even sew on buttons
and do simple repairs or make simple
items. Do give us a call before you
come so that we are prepared for you
and have volunteers who can help.
Call Jean on 01953 880235 or Susan
0n 01953 880205.
Should you have any queries about the
HAPPY Project and feel that you need
further information please do not
hesitate to Ring Jean on the number
given above.
April 2017
Watton Service Centre Celebrating 40 years
On 1st April 1977 Charlie and Daphne
Duggan, along with daughters Gina
and Maxine, took over ownership of
Watton Service Centre, the Esso station
on Brandon Road, Watton.
When we opened, 4 Star Leaded Petrol
was 88 pence per gallon, equivalent to
19.4 pence per litre. Since then leaded
petrol has disappeared and has been
replaced by unleaded due to
environmental issues.
There have been many changes during
the 40 years and the garage today looks
very little like it did 40 years ago:
At first the garage did not have a shop
at all, soon it had a thriving parts and
accessory store and nowadays has a
Breckland
Cats
Protection
We have had two separate incidents of
people collecting cats in their home
which is known as a multicat
household. One lady in our area had 8
cats, and on the advice of her social
worker, it was suggested that she had
them taken into our care. There were 4
adult cats and 4 kittens all of which
had had very little handling. Three of
the adult cats were un-neutered, so they
went to the vets to be neutered and the
kittens, although they hadnt been
handled have come round very quickly in
the talented hands of one of our kitten
fosterers. These kittens have homes
lined up for them, once they have been
vaccinated and micro chipped. But the
poor adult cats, 2 females and 2 males
have had very little handling which
makes it difficult to home, as they are too
far gone to be brought round and made
friendly. This is a bit of a problem for
us, as to know what to do with them. If
anyone has a farm or stables which
require cats to keep the mice population
down, please contact us. At least the cats
wont be able to reproduce and will make
very good mousers.
Then we heard of a house where there
were 50+ cats. The RSPCA and the
police managed to gain access and 47
of the cats were removed. We cant
possibly cope with that number of cats
as our branch is very small, with no
cattery. We have several fosterers
busy Mace Convenience store. Paraffin
and Diesel pumps were separate from
the main forecourt, due to low volume
sales. Now Diesel accounts for over
70% of all fuel sold and paraffin has
disappeared completely;
1981 saw the introduction of Self-
Service fuel, a first for Watton;
1985 was a landmark in the sites
history as it was completely knocked
down and rebuilt to Esso design
specification. The site was closed for
about 6 weeks during the summer of
1985 and reopened with numerous
customer offers and a brand new
convenience store. New underground
tanks and new pumps were installed
dotted around Breckland, who either
have a pen in their garden, or foster
indoors.
But luckily Feline Care Cat Rescue at
East Harling have a 3 acre site with
lots of outbuildings, and they were able
to take all the cats. They are all in very
poor condition, very thin, and in need
of flea and worm treatment. The cats
have not been handled so are very
scared and huddle together and flinch
if they are being stroked. There are 4
mothers cats with litters of kittens and 18
un-neutered tom cats and 15 un-neutered
female cats. Fortunately we are in a
position to help with the cost of neutering
all these cats, which we are in the process
of doing, and it is estimated that it will
cost more than 1300.
Several of the females were in the early
stages of pregnancy and they have now
been neutered. One had a very large
growth in her tummy, so was not brought
round from the anaesthetic, and another
one had a large painful cancerous growth
in her mouth and was put to sleep to save
further suffering.
The public have been very kind to
Feline Care, responding to their plea of
food, bedding and donations to cope
with the vet fees, as all these cats will
need vaccinating and microchipping
once their condition has improved and
they have gained some weight. The
makers of Whiskas cat food have
donated 10,000 tins of Whiskas, and a
delivery firm, delivered the pallets of
food free of charge. How kind is that?
If you would like to donate to Feline
Care, or if you want to offer a home to
one of the kittens, when they are ready,
call 01953 718529, or see their
The Wayland News Page 5
and a large canopy erected to protect
customers from the elements;
1989 saw the addition of a modern
automatic rollover car wash, which has
been replaced and updated many times
since;
1990 the fuel pumps were upgraded to
cope with the change to Unleaded fuel
and the change from selling fuel in
Gallons to Litres;
2008 saw the recently extended shop
turned into a Mace Convenience store.
To mark the 40th Anniversary every
customer who visits the site on April
1st 2017 will be a given a raffle ticket.
One lucky winner will receive 40 of
fuel (unleaded or diesel).
website, felinecare.org.uk or their face
book page
felinecarecatrescue.
facebook.com/
They are also asking for volunteers to
help with cleaning, or cuddlers to
cuddle the many cats in their care.
For help, advice of assistance with the
cost of neutering call us on 01842
810018. Rita Thompson.
One Friendship
We had our first gathering on Friday
March 10th at Broom Hall. 5 ladies
enjoyed a very pleasant evening getting
to know each other. Thanks to the staff
at Broom Hall we had a most delicious
meal accompanied by drinks.
Between us we thought it would be
great to have another evening with
perhaps more ladies and gentlemen
joining us. So we have made a date for
FRIDAY 21st APRIL 7pm for 7.30pm
We shall be choosing our meal from
the Specials Board and also the Bar
Menu. So why not save the date
(Friday 21st April) and join us at
Broom Hall.
Please ring Simon 01953 882125 or
Angela 01953 884594 to book your
place. WE LOOK FORWARD TO
MEETING YOU.
Ovington Quiz
This will be on Saturday 6 May at the
village hall, starting at 7pm. Teams of
4 are invited to compete, so book your
team in as soon as possible on 01953
885848. A light ploughmans supper
will be served during the quiz and
tickets cost only 6 a head.
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April 2017
Tha Ovington
Crower
By Boy Sid
Hev yew noticed tha weatha hev
tunned a bit warma of leart, yew can
hear tha little ole seeds start tew
shuffle abowt in tha mowld, an tharll
sune be pookin owt.
I hoop orl yew gud peepal are gittin
owta tha ole winta blews and inta tha
spring feelin.
Things in tha willage are gooin well
since tha ole lottry grant has hit tha
hedlines an orl tha yungstas hev bin
cumin along tew tha horl an Chuch
on a Friday. Thar orl seem tew be
hevin a grate ole time, an moost of
the willage peepal hev bin muckin in
an teechin tha kids orl abowt wos a
gooin on in Ovington.
We hed a reel gud feed larst weekend
wen boy Stew put on a curry nite, cor
blarst hes sum gud cook.
Horry he say I hent cumin Sid he
say Orl thet ole furrin grub, hent ter
my likin
Dew you cum along ole Partna I
say Ill bring along sum beer an I
reckon Stew Boy will hev summat
thet yew will like Well we tunned up
in gud time an orl he kep saying wos
Goo ter hell if thet doont smell
kinda queer, I hent heving non of
thet My missus she gi me a wink ans
say tew Horry Dunt yew worrit ole
partna, I git yew suffin thas rite up
yore street
Orf she goo an cum back with a pleart
full o suffin that looked like a stew an
say Git yew stuck in Bor, afore thet
git cowld
Well he wos a muttrin tew hisself but
took a spoon full. Harf a minute learta
hed hossed the hool pleartful down
his neck,
Thet hint harf bad he say Wot
issit
Thas Indian Chicken casserole my
missus say an before she cud say
enny more hed fanged howld of his
pleart an wos back in the line o
people gittin sarved. I rekkun he
would hev et tha lot if we hent towld
him thar wos sum pudding fer arftas.
A cuppla beers learta I told him wot
hed et wos a curry, orl tha way from
India, an thas forrin.
He dint say much but I saw he wos up
tha Indian teark away on Monday.
The tork is thet wen gal Laura move
owt we shell hev sum new people
with hosses cumin in.
Thet meard me think of an ole story
my old man towld me abowt Horrys
Dad an my Granfer.
Granfer allus hed a cuppla hosss fer
work on tha little ole farm he hed, an
wun day Horrys Dad sed to Granfer
I see wun of yore hosss dunt luk
tew well, wot dew yew give it?
Well says Granfer I shell give it a
whole glarsefull of turpentine
Abowt a week or so learta Horrys
Dad cum rownd tew Granfers an he
say.
My ole hoss wos took bad an I give
him a glarse full o turps like yew say,
an he dropped down dead!
Yis say Granfer So did mine the oldest Breckland Nature reserve.
Ire jist got my fust row of teartas in,
so hoop thet dunt tun cowld like thet
yewshully dew. Tha owld mowld
tunned oova a reel treat so I reckon
thingsll start moovin afore long, hent
got orl my seeds yit, doont no whar
the time dew goo.
Went tew tha ole Cowncil meetin
larst week, thar ware sum o tha
people wos standin fer election laerta
on this week cum along tew see how
our Cowncil is run.
Thet wos a bittof a shock fer them,
speshully wen tha owld Chairmawtha
hulled her wooden hammer at wun
cownciller wot hed gone tew sleep.
Jist got time give the New Kings
Arms a visit afore bedtime.
Be gud tew each utha and dew yew
kip a troshin. Boy Sid.
Streetwise
Stokes Avenue, Wayland Avenue,
Langmere & Ringmere Roads.
Following last months publication of
Wayland News, I was delighted to
hear from the Editor that Eileen Ward
had been in touch with an accurate
explanation of the origins of Stokes
Avenue I asked if I might repeat it,
in full, in this edition.
Eileen writes: The road was named
after John Stokes who was a member
of the Town Council and was
Manager of Tyrell & Byfords the
Agricultural Merchants in the station
yard. I worked with him there for
seven years after leaving school. He
lived on the Norwich Road in the big
house opposite the entrance to
Garden Close.
His wife, Violet, was sadly killed by
a train on the railway crossing. Being
rather deaf she had not heard the train
starting off out of the station. His son
Jimmy worked as a Porter on the
railway station
Thank you so much, Eileen, for this
information: its always good when
people take the trouble to help out in
this way. Is there, I wonder, anyone
out there who could explain why
Coburg Close is so called, or Lovell
Gardens or Forman Close? If anyone
can shed any light on these names Id
be very pleased to hear about it!
It is true that, to those of us who have
been around here for a long time, the
reason for some street and road
names is obvious but to those moving
in more recently this may not be the
case.
One such area is Wayland Avenue
with its off shoots of Langmere and
Ringmere Roads. Wayland has been
the name given to the administrative
district of this area for many years
thus in Victorian times the Poor Law
and the Workhouse were
administered through the Wayland
Hundred, which later became the
Wayland Union. There was also the
Wayland Petty Sessions, Wayland
Rural District Council, Wayland Hall
and, much more recently, The Wayland
Partnership and Wayland Academy.
Local folklore would have it that
Wayland is s comes from Wayland
Wood on the outskirts of Watton and is
a corruption of Wailing Wood so
called because of its association with
the story of the Babes in the Wood.
However, the name Wayland, or
Wanelunt does in fact date back to the
Doomsday Book.
The actual Ringmere and Langmere lie
(just about!) within the area covered
originally by the Union. They are
features of the NWT East Wretham
Heath Nature Reserve which was
purchased by the Trust at the beginning
of the Second World War and thus it is
There will be a Childrens Lucky Dip with a prize every time; a larger
The meres are areas of water fed by
rising ground water with the result that
sometimes they dry up altogether.
Despite this, numerous species of
waterbirds can be seen here along with
some very interesting passage migrants
in spring and autumn.
Sources: Eileen Ward; Kellys
Directory (1904); Norfolk Wildlife
Trust Website; Watton some
snapshots of its History (Pub. 2011)
Julian Horn.
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Planting wild flowers at
Scoulton Greenspace Please Mention
The Wayland
News
When talking to
advertisers
On Saturday March 11th over 100 where there are benches, tables
wild flower plugs were planted by and a willow tunnel. A regular
members of the community in the programme of maintenance
Scoulton Greenspace. These were including clearance of
purchased from a wildflower undergrowth is planned through
nursery at North Burlingham with the year.
help from the Growing Together In the photograph are Colin
Project funded by the Peoples Spinks, Roy Grimwood and
Postcode Lottery. It is hoped that Tony Grover.
the families who live in Scoulton Photograph by Paul Rowland.
will enjoy this woodland space Words by Julia Grover
The World of Christine Watson
at the Dragonfly Gallery
A display of, hand made collectors houses and shop boxes by Ian
Watson. Christine Watson offers a range of paintings, illustrations,
greetings cards, prints, story CDs and the launch of a new associated
clothing range.
Subjects include seascapes, landscapes and a range natural studies,
including elephants. Childrens' character illustrations will be supported
by stories of hedgehogs polar bears and live holly berries. Jolly Holly is
a European Trademark name, owned by Christine and is the subject of
the story CDs set to music.
Christine works in a range of media including gouache, water colour
acrylic and digital artwork. Ian and Christine look forward to meeting
you at their exhibition which runs from April 29th May 13th. Ian and
Christine moved to Watton in March 2016, they worked together
creatively from their studios in Hertfordshire for 6 years prior to this. Ian
used his woodworking skills to create a range of hand made collectors
houses which included a Tudor House which became his trademark for
commissions. A childrens crazy house, Dutch Houses and shops
completed his range.
Christine started to work in acrylics more extensively in the studios. She
produced a range of canvases which were more experimental and proved
popular.
By the time Christine had moved to the studios, she had already
developed a large range of greetings cards that supported her design and
illustration and painting experience. Christine had also worked
extensively in a publicity environment.
The acquisition of her trademark Jolly Holly and the development of
children's stories led to the publication of an article in Hertfordshire Life.
Kate Garner, narrator and musician contacted Christine as result of this
article. The collaborative musical story CD is now available and proved
popular at the Dragonfly gallery at Christmas..
Children's Special at Griston
By the time you read this the 1st Grand Second Hand Book Sale of 2017
will be over. Lets hope it was a good one. Next months issue will reveal
the total raised for Griston Church Heating Fund.
However, we are now busily preparing for the summer one, our
Childrens Special on Saturday 29th July, when we will also be selling
new and pre-loved toys and games.
than usual selection of childrens books; puzzles and board games that are
guaranteed complete; and of course refreshments and whole cakes. This
is on top of a different selection of hundreds of second hand books laid
out in the church for you to browse.
We are taking donations now of new and used childrens items such as
toys, games, puzzles, books etc. but sadly no clothing. We will happily
collect, or you can drop them off with us, just give us a call on 880153.
We are also in need of more volunteers to help with these events, either
behind the scenes with things like cleaning, pricing, and advertising, or
on the day with setting up, manning a stall, and clearing away. Any time
you can spare, be it an hour or a whole day, will be much appreciated and
we will make you most welcome. Thank you, Caroline and Keith.
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Ashill and Holme
Hale Garden
Club
On an afternoon buffeted by Storm
Doris, over 40 members braved fallen
trees and flying wheelie bins to hear
Peter Skeggs-Gooch talk on 'Different
Ways with Clematis'. Thorncroft
Clematis started as his mothers
hobby 25 years ago in Reymerston,
between Dereham and Wymondham,
and five years ago Peter took over the
business. They have regularly won
medals at the Chelsea Flower Show,
including several coveted gold
awards. They produce about 400
varieties and, having outgrown their
original premises, are now a mail-
order and on-line business.
Peter was keen to emphasise the
different ways clematis can be grown
in the garden and presented slides to
illustrate his suggestions. Clematis
work well in combination with roses
as they enjoy similar soil conditions.
The variety Ernest Markham even
seems to grow better as a companion
plant than alone.
Clematis are often grown against man
-made supports, such as pergolas and
fences but many will happily
scramble over bushes and conifer
hedges. As they are not generally
invasive they can be safely grown
against sheds and walls with the
exception of the Montana varieties
which can grow to twenty feet and
damage guttering. Peter showed his
audience a fabulous slide of the
varieties Minuet, Romantica and
Tentel growing up an obelisk to
illustrate this use of the plant.
Alternatively, clematis can be used as
container plants, although pots should
be at least 18 inches wide and 18
inches deep for success. The varieties
Pistachio Fukuzono and Ai Nor work
well in this role. Slides of Kaiser and
Dennys Double produced admiring
comments from the audience.
It may surprise some to find that
clematis can be grown as a cut flower.
Varieties with small flowers such as
Pillu and Golden Tiara are best as
they can be kept in water for at least
10 days whereas larger flowers
require longer stems to sustain them.
Ground cover varieties, such as
Arabella, New Love (free-standing
and tolerant of dry conditions) and
Pamela (which is fragrant) provide
yet another use for this versatile plant.
There are even late flowering
varieties such as Princess Kate which
grows 12 feet in a year and flowers
from July to early November and
Rehderiana which has wonderful
primrose yellow flowers in
September. Members were pleased to
have braved the hostile weather to
hear such an interesting and well
illustrated talk and many left
clutching
superb plants.
Thorncroft Clematis
catalogues full of examples of these
What's on in the next 3 months
27th April Gardeners' Question Time
10th May Coach outing to
Doddington Hall and Gardens,
Lincolnshire
25th May Graham Watts
'Developments at Dale Farm'
22nd June Dr Ian Bedford 'Butterfly
Gardening'
25th June Annual Flower Show
Fakenham Gas
Works Museum
32 members of the Watton U3A
visited Fakenham Gas Works
Museum on Thursday 9th March. The
museum is run entirely by
enthusiastic volunteers. We were told
that the gas works produced town gas
from 1846 right through to 1965,
when all the other gas works were
closed and demolished leaving
Fakenham as the only one left
standing. In 1987 it was converted
into a museum and was opened in
1987 by the Duke of Gloucester.
The site is a Scheduled Ancient
Monument, a rare distinction for an
industrial site. The museums
collections provide a huge insight into
our cultural, social and industrial
heritage, with displays of lighting,
heating, cooking and domestic
equipment all housed in the
surroundings of the former gas works.
There is also written details about the
first steps to light up homes and cities
at night, and provide heating and
domestic appliances.
The garden visits group recently
visited Ravingham Hall to look at the
snowdrops.
The newly formed tenpin bowling
group enjoyed two games at
Dereham.
We entered two teams in a recent quiz
at Ashill and one of the teams came in
first by a very narrow margin. Well
done to them.
The no 1 pub lunch group will be
going to The Waggon and Horses at
Griston on Thursday 13 April.
The no 2 pub lunch group will be
going to The White Horse at
Longham on Tuesday 25 April.
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
April 2017
Back in time with
Please Mention
the Watton Society
The Wayland
News
When talking to advertisers
The Watton Society had a fascinating trip at this
months meeting, we went back in time to 1845 to
have a cup of tea with Elizabeth 'Betsy' Fry who
was brought to life for us by Georgette Vale.
Betsy she was known by when she lived with her
family in Norwich. Her side of the family were tea
merchants and also involved in banking - Gurney
and Barclays. She explained her religious
background as a Quaker, her early work and
interest was in abolishing slavery and then through
reduced family circumstances they ended living in
London where she got involved with Newgate
Prison, setting up a school for the children and later
finding employment for the adult women, believing
pacifism was better than the rod, as this proved to
be. Once again a good turnout. The next meeting is
on Wednesday 19th April, at 7.45pm in Watton
Christian Community Centre. The speaker is Joan
Khurody "An English Lady's life in India". All
visitors are welcome, for more information watch
out for the new poster.
Saham Toney
Neighbourhood Plan
On Saturday 25th February Saham Toney
Neighbourhood Planning Committee held a
Consultation Event for parishioners at the
Community Centre in Saham Toney.
The afternoon was well attended with some 67
parishioners and visitors from surrounding parishes
attending to view the draft of the Plan. There
were copies of each page of the Plan in large print
displayed on boards and some smaller print copies
available for those attending to comment on the
draft. Historical maps were also displayed
including the 1840 Tithe Map and there was a
display of the wildlife in the parish.
The Neighbourhood Planning Committee will
now amend the current Pre-Submission
document to reflect the suggestions put forward
at the meeting. Work will also continue on the
completed questionnaires from businesses and
village organisations when they are received. It
is hoped that the Neighbourhood Plan will be
finalised by November 2017.
April 2017
Art @ Stoke Ferry Church
The All Saints Painters are once again holding their
Annual Exhibition of their work in the Church at Stoke
Ferry from 10th June to 25th 2017 from 10 5 daily.
Paintings, greeting cards and pottery to purchase.
There is parking and disabled access and entry is free. For more
details please contact: art.stokeferry@gmail.com
Letter to the Editor
Dear Sir, I recently said to a friend that as I
was in too much of a hurry to spare time for
a proper wash, I would make do with a cats
lick and a promise, which was a time-old
saying, much favoured by my mother, and
which seems to be familiar with many older
folks, but leaves the modern generation
baffled, including the friend. This reminded
me of several more of mums old sayings, a
few of which I now recall.
Any female who did not quite match up to
her standards was no better than she should
be, while if a child appeared a bit backward
His mother didnt put his hat on straight.
Another favourite, which seems to have
countrywide use is the one that says Its
very black over Wills mums, meaning bad
weather was imminent (but who was Will ?).
Another friend was puzzled when I said that,
in order to avoid the traffic I used the back
doubles, and being an old timer myself I
sometimes refer to the time as five and
twenty to five, or five and twenty past. This
archaic throw-back only occurs at the 25 or
35 minute point, though the only
remembered similar use is in the nursery
rhyme about four and twenty blackbirds.
Most families have their own sayings, and it
would be interesting to hear other ones that
come to mind. I look forward to next
months Wayland News with your particular
pets. Yours, Ken Knowles.
Watton Evening WI
This months meeting, held in the Tom Pettit
Room at Watton Sports Centre, was well
received where our speaker was Judith
Muncila. Members tried their hand at acting
out sketches written by Judith in her unique
light hearted outlook on everyday life.
Judith, a local writer for over 3 years began
her career by joining a creative writing group
and regularly reads stories on local radio.
She is a published author and has also
recorded an audio book. It was quite an eye-
opener watching members who definitely
have hidden acting talents, however I dont
think Dame Judy Dench has anything to
worry about!
The membership is still growing which is
most encouraging and a New Members
meeting was held at our Presidents home
giving information on the background/
running of the WI in an informal way along
with a cuppa.
The Lunch Club met at the Kings Caf,
Shipdham yet another new venue for us and
it is always amazing at how many good
places there are for ladies that lunch.
Ladies met for the Craft Club where they
painted pebbles with various designs and
others made note-holding hedgehogs folded
out of paperback books. This was a craft we
learned from the Craft Swop stall held at the
Acorn Fair. It is always delightful to learn
new skills.
Some met to discuss ideas for this years
entry for the Royal Norfolk Show. The
theme this year is Farming & The
Countryside and we are optimistic we may
equal our First Prize we were awarded last
year.
A Pamper Day was held at a members home,
there were various treatments available and a
lovely lunch was also provided. All those
attending left refreshed and relaxed, in fact -
new women ha ha.
If you are interested to find out more, please
contact our Secretary Carol Robeson on
01953 881006 or come along to our next
meeting as a visitor (visitor fee 3.50) on
April 13th at 7.30pm again in the Tom Pettit
Room, Watton Sports Centre. We look
forward to seeing you all there where our
speaker will be Chris Hutchings on Watton
Museum the story so far.
Watton & District
Royal British Legion
We have had a very good start to our social
activities this year. Some of our members
and their guests went for a lunch at The
Willow House in Watton. In the future we
hope to patronise all the pubs around the
local area.
It was a very windy day but luckily most of
us managed to get there. Everyone thought
the food was plentiful and lovely although
one member did think his meal choice
differed from what he expected. There were
a few mishaps for The Willow House to deal
with. At one point they were not sure the
electricity was going to stay on to cook our
meal and the wind caused some damage to
vents and things on the roof that had to be
dealt with straight away. The President Ron
Wheeler organised a small raffle to raise
funds for the branch and he hopes to
continue to do this throughout the year.
Our next outing will be a lunch at The Hare
and barrel on Thursday 20 April and another
of our members will be organising this.
Other dates for your diary
Quiz and Curry on Friday 16 June at Wells
Cole Community Centre.
Afternoon tea on Thursday 24 August held
at the Vicarage.
Military vehicle rally/Forces day on Saturday
9 September.
Look out for more information about these
events in the future.
Our next meeting is on Tuesday 21 March at
7pm in The Hare and Barrel. Come along
and join us. If you require any more
information contact our branch chairman
Alan Chilvers on 01953 883250 or send an e
-mail to helen.daly126@tesco.net.
Curry and Quiz Night
Supporting Gill Smith
London Marathon run
There are many ways to raise sponsorship
money for charities but they neednt just be
asking friends and family for donations.
Gill Smith is running the 2017 Virgin
London Marathon in aid of East Anglian Air
Ambulance and one of her fund-raising
events is to hold a Curry & Quiz Night. This
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will be on Friday 7th April and will be held
at Richmond Park Golf Club and is open to
all-comers in teams of up to 6 people. Cost is
10 per person which includes a choice of
curry and quiz entry. There will also be a
prize raffle. Eating starts at 7pm with the
quiz kicking off at 7.45pm.
All you have to do is email or text your team
number and size to Alan Smith on 07778
296858 or alan.smith541@gmail.com then
turn up and enjoy the evening and maybe
win one of the cash prizes.
Town Council is listening
Watton Town Council has been listening to
the concerns of the community and led by
Mayor Beryl Bunning has reacted positively
to the recent closure of Budgens in the town,
and the intended closure of the Norwich and
Peterborough Building Society, by inviting
top national retailers and leading banks to
consider establishing outlets in Watton.
Mrs Bunning said Our community
continues to expand and thrive but these
closures are a retrospective step for
residents. Businesses should be growing
with the community. With an estimated
consumer number of over 11000, if
neighbouring parishes are included,
residents are becoming limited for retail
choice within the town. The Town Council
believes that if a new mini supermarket were
to open it would not disadvantage any of the
existing retailers but would encourage
greater footfall within the High Street and
perhaps car journeys to other shopping
centres would be avoided
The Town Council is also disappointed that
the only Building Society service within the
town is being curtailed thus denying
banking opportunities to the many
customers who have remained loyal to the
Norwich & Peterborough. Further bank or
building society provision within Watton
would offer flexibility and choice for
residents who are limited by a lack of public
transport provision. Transport links for
Watton have not grown with the community
and there is greater demand than five years
ago for bus services including a fast link to
London. The Town Council has also
therefore invited National Express Coaches
to explore the viability of re-introducing a
National Express pick up point in Watton.
Music at Watton U3A
At the February meeting we were
entertained by John and Chrissy Drury
(Timescape) to songs from 1940s and
1930s. They were dressed in the fashion
of that era. John and Chrissy sang a
selection of songs from that time,
together with a wartime medley,
encouraging audience participation. John
also played the ukulele whilst singing
Leaning on a lamp post. Altogether
very enjoyable.
The speaker for April will be Christine
Adams with Miss Savage Mover Her
house (literally, piece by piece).
April 2017
Great Hockham
Gardening Club
For our March meeting we welcomed
twenty-one members, including two new
members, Annette and Kathy. A special
welcome to them.
Our speaker for the afternoon was Abi
Rayment.
Abi works for Dove Associates and
undertakes regular crop walks for a range
of nurseries in the UK. She studied at
Hadlow and Writtle colleges, and is an
active member of the International Plant
Propagators Society. As well being able to
set up and monitor trials, carry out full
nursery audits and run workshops, she has
a keen interest in biofumigation and
compost tea. The subject of her talk was
Integrated Pest Management: The Natural
Approach. Or to put it another way, Bugs
be Gone. Abi opened her talk by outlining
the main approaches taken to control pests:
Chemical, cultural, environmental and
biological.
Chemical: the use of chemicals has been
falling out of favour in recent decades due
to the indiscriminate killing of the insects
that might actually be beneficial. Also, the
cumulative effect of the chemical on other
wildlife, directly or indirectly, has become
unacceptable. As a result of these problems
many previously commonly used chemical
controls are now banned.
Cultural: by using preventive practices
including using plants that are resistant to
pests and creating conditions that produce
healthy plants. A healthy plant is less
susceptible to attack.
Environmental: by changing the
conditions around a cultivated plant some
pests will find it difficult to survive. Red
spider mites do not like moisture, so by
keeping the humidity high they are
deterred. Companion planting falls under
this heading.
Biological: this is the control of harmful
organisms by the introduction of predator
species that do not have negative
consequences on the remaining ecology.
Abi then talked about some of the old
friends that we have come to know
throughout our years of gardening:
whiteflies, thrips, vine weevils, sciarid
flies, leaf miners, mealybugs, midges,
moth caterpillars, tortrix caterpillars, scale
insects, capsids, leafhoppers, froghoppers,
rolling leaf sawflies, slugs and
leatherjackets. The list is certainly not
comprehensive, and if that wasnt bad
enough, each of the generic names
mentioned above, may have individual
species running into the thousands.
However, hope was at hand, as while
showing us slides of the little dears, she
suggested various methods of eradication.
It has to be said that, were you trying to
think of a worthwhile pastime, Abis talk
may have you leaning away from
gardening and towards something like
glass blowing or hang gliding. Only
joking, Abi. We all found your talk very
helpful and enjoyed it enormously.
This months competition results Floral:
First: Cees De Ruyter. Second: Matt
Cunningham. Third: Sue Thomas.
Fruit / Vegetables: First: Hazel Dunn
Second: Jane Dalton.
Seasonal Photograph: First: Hazel Dunn.
Second: Prue Szczepanowski. Third:
Patrick Alzetto.
Our next meeting will be Wednesday 12th
of April at Hockham village hall.
This is a photographic presentation
entitled, Spring into Summer. The
photographs will be accompanied by
classical music.
Doors open at 13:30 proceedings will
commence at about 14:00.
Recipe of the Month
From the Ladies Fellowship
This months recipe comes from
Dorothy Crook who has spent a great
deal of her long life baking, cooking and
generally working with food.
However, she has chosen to share a
recipe which requires no baking at all
and she calls it
Quick and Easy uncooked chocolate
cake.
Ingredients: 4oz Sweet biscuits, 2oz
Digestives; 2oz. Chopped nuts or dried
fruit or a mixture of the two; 3 oz
Margarine or spread; 1 oz Caster sugar;
3 oz Golden syrup; 2 oz Cocoa; 2oz
chocolate; knob of butter
Crush all the biscuits together and add
the chopped nuts/fruit/mixture
Cream together butter, sugar, and syrup
and gradually beat in the cocoa.
Then mix in the biscuit mixture and
combine well. Press the mixture evenly
into a square baking tin and leave in the
fridge until cold.
Melt 2oz of chocolate with 1 tbl spoon
of hot water and the knob of butter.
Carefully cover the top of the cake and
when cool cut into squares. Enjoy! What
could be simpler? Sounds delicious!
Watton Pub Reopens
After Six Years And
300,000 Investment
New life has been breathed into the
market town of Watton as one its closed
pubs has reopened after nearly six years.
The Kings Arms in Middle Street located
just off the High Street, reopened its doors
on Saturday 4th March, following a
300,000 investment by a local
businessman.
Graham Woodyatt from Watton purchased
the pub in 2011. Once tenancy ended the
pub was made freehold, independent of the
breweries that supply it and a five year
renovation project took place.
This included substantial building
construction including new roof, electrics,
heating and a new function room on the
back with private bar and underfloor
heating.
Proprietor Harvey Woodyatt, comments
The pub was acquired by my father
Graham as a property project at a time
where he was meant to be retiring, though
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he still wanted to keep his hand-in. When
it was nearing completion, I took over the EASTER CASH BINGO
baton as I wanted to get it operational as
Tuesday 11th April at Wells Cole CC, Saham
soon as possible. We have a fantastic team
in place with years of experience and Im Doors Open 6.30 Eyes Down 7.30pm
delighted its finally opened! Raffle - All welcome
Harvey added, Doing it up was very
much a labour of love, with hours spent on
the finer details such as the reclaimed
parquet flooring and the original beams
which provide a traditional feel with lots of
character. We will be offering food and
have added large tables and booths for
groups of friends and Im sure the function
room at the back will be popular for
private events.
With the UK pub closure trend a source of
contention for many years, Harvey
mentioned Ive had a few comments that
we are mad to open a pub, though these
have far been outweighed by the positive
feedback from locals and we feel there is
scope for another pub in Watton and wish
to buck the trend! We are opening for the
good of the community and hope you will
support us.
The Kings Arms team includes 9 staff and
is being run by Bar Manager Caitlyn
Cooke, previously General Manager of the
Red Lion in Kenninghall. Chef Tammy
Fish from Watton joins the team with 16
years experience in the industry, achieving
Two Rosettes in Food Standards.
Caitlyn Cooke, said We are delighted to
be open, please pop in and take a look!
We have received great support from
Greene King, though are freehold and in
addition to the usual draughts on sale, we
have IPA Abbot, one guest ale and one
craft beer, plus wines and spirits.
The Kings Arms also will be offering a full
menu choice starting in the coming weeks,
using local suppliers such as Watton
Butchers though in the mean-time have
light bites on the menu.
The new back room is airy and light,
though if you used to frequent the Kings
Arms you will find that the original
features such as the bar have been re-
instated. The pub also welcome dogs, is
wheelchair friendly and has baby
changing facilities.
The Kings Arms can be contacted on
01953 886622.
Pictured bottom Judy & John Kerr, the first
customers in the refurbished Kings
And below Chef Tammy Fish
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More memories of
Watton from Beryl
Warner
Dear Editor, Well here I am with a few words to
follow up on your letters from Eileen ward and
Olive Salter (January/February Issues) I read
Olives and thought being a Wattonian like them I
have loving memories of Watton too.
I must add what excellent memories they have
especially Olive who will be expecting a Telegram
from the Queen before too long as did her husband.
I won't be out done Olive, Mum and Dad (Mr and
Mrs Howe) received one on their Diamond
Wedding Anniversary, I think you were still in
Norfolk then, not many will reach this milestone in
today's society as marriage stands; I for one will not
as you read on you will realise why. It must be the
Norfolk Air, community spirit and healthy eating.
It came as a surprise to me that you, saw The
Methodist chapel being built, very interesting
reading from Olive and Eileen too, to think you
witnessed the RAF camp coming to fruition five
years before I came into the world. My first
husband (Parsons my first change of name) was
stationed here and was how we met. I was never
going to marry a farmer seeing how hard Mum and
Dad worked or a force's man, you get left behind,
and twice unaccompanied tours.
I remember the corner shop didn't know that was
the first cinema and Picture Palace Lane sounded
wonderful (kisses, cuddles etc. say no more.) The
HUT tuck shop I remember, Mrs Ducker she lived
to a good age too my eldest (late) sister worked for
her.
Bardwells saw mills where I worked in the Office
and out of the window saw the trains passing. Mr.
Hoy, (I can picture him now) was the station master
for how many years? and must mention The
Topiary hedge cut into a train that was a wonderful
sight correct me if I'm wrong but feel Mr. Hoy was
responsible for that [Ed: It was Ernie Fagg who cut
that Bea.]
The Regal cinema Miss Balls was in charge and
there for donkey's years as were most of the staff.
Anna Barker in the kiosk, a Miss again saw too
much in those back rows "I'm having none of that
Thank you", adding more projectionists to Mr.
Swann was David Ward, Reg Oliver, Dick
Marsham , usherette's Gwen Ward Davids wife,
Elsie and Dulcie Grey, Joyce and Sheila Howe (my
two Sisters) helped after working all day.
Noel Abel's sale yard (Barhams previously) where
he learnt the trade, I Ioved going there with my
Dad. On market day the town was always busy with
all different stalls, a lot more than now, especially
the sweet stall where Nanny Baldwin treated us to a
few sweets each week, Noel's sales bringing a lot of
trade into the town there was concern when he
moved to where it is held now. Tyrone Roberts
worked for Noel (his Mum died last year well into
her 90th year) another stalwart of the town and he
thereby taught Tyrone the tricks of the trade and the
banter too, and in turn Stephen son of Tyrone still
runs the auctions. Noel went into removals known
as ABEL'S on the Norwich road. He owned
beautiful Shire Horses and carriage's often seen out
in town and around, coming into this period now
briefly after moving away.
I came home to roost as Landlady at The Crown in
1985 and left 1992 jumping into 1999 whilst my
then husband Derek Warner (2nd. name change)
was very ill with cancer, we would often walk to
The Crown to cheer him up one day as we were
leaving I said Derek Listen, horses, expecting
Noel to come by I loved seeing them as a team, but
it was a black hearse. WELL, you can imagine my
husband's comment being an ex publican I will tell
it as it was "Bloody Hell Beryl that's all I need " he
had been given 6 months to live by then, I can
laugh at it now.
As I'm on the subject of undertakers Eileen
mentioned "Tennants" undertakers which brings me
to the time when Jack Tennant came into The
Crown whilst I was Landlady always in his corner
spot. Lo and behold if someone was sitting on a
stool in the corner he liked to rest his tired body
leaning into the corner - he couldn't sit, too many
problems, he must have been well into his 90's and
said to me "Beryl at least your customers say
'Thank you' mine never do!. Having been an
undertaker I was surprised when he said I'm ready
for leaving this world, I guess he was tired, he was a
wonderful character.
Mrs Fennell as far as I know the oldest Wattonian
at 103 with her Husband had a butchers shop, now
Barnardo's, as my father used to quote "hard work
never killed anyone".
Starting off my list of other shops, pubs, hotels etc.
and over coffee with an elder sister about these she
said Beryl did you not read the January issue a lot
off your list were in Eileen's letter, so my list got
shorter.
Oh how embarassing it would have been, I can hear
your readers "well her memories are up the creek
without a paddle", so here is my list carrying on
from Eileen and Olive. The Co-operative was next
to The Willow House I won a competition there of
how many tea bags were in a jar, winning a set of
kitchen knives, Leeks electrical store a family run
business which moved up into the town where
empty shops are opposite Watton Kebab. Opposite
the co-op this road was the old Thetford road.
The Police Station had cells, I believe so if you
were a bit under the weather at rolling out time you
didn't have far to stagger. We had hairdressers,
Vievien's (Adems Caf) Mrs. Abraham's , I may
have got this wrong? /Joyce Wigby? (Lulu's now) /
Peggy Tennant's another one on The old Thetford
road but what was it called?
On this old road was one of The Bakers in the town
called Johnson's who were parents to Malcolm
Johnson a milkman who's wife Avis was the
daughter of the Landlords at The Kings Arms.
Novaks builders yard on this road too.
Coming back into the High Street came Webbs a
fruit and flower shop husband and wife team now
Watton Kebab. [Ed: Prior to Webbs, in the 60's,
was it Samples Fruiteers and Flowers supplied by a
Market Garden they ran at the rear of Queens Hall
and up to Tennants Undertakers].
Across the road was Sample's a family run Butchers
shop for many a year where there is a Butchers
shop again facing the Bull Hotel as it was then.
Fells cycle shop where Mullengers estate agents is
now, my sisters husband worked at the time. I was
working at Collins The Chemist now William
Browns estate agent he also worked for Dye's
garage, he was a retained fireman Officer in charge
for 30 years. This cycle shop was one of three, Jack
Cross next to post Office and Kittles now Lings
motor cycles well at least its still a cycle of sorts,
but lets be honest now in our days we needed our
cycles as there were hardly any cars in the fifties/
sixties.
Opposite William Browns the street was the old
road to Dereham and where is now Arden Kendall's
was Mr Cranes shoe shop, down further on the left
on the bend was where Mr and Mrs Dwornik had
their Photography business which later became
Insurance Brokers Gerry comes to mind but not his
surname.
As a family, we lived at 122 Brandon Road some of
you will remember Mr and Mrs Howe with five
daughters , Joyce, Sheila, Monica, Beryl (me) and
Daphne, the eldest four CYCLED to work together
and home for lunch at 1pm, Joyce at Mrs Duckers
tuck shop and later Mrs Tennants wool shop
(Tattoo shop now I think), Sheila at Hiltons Shoe
shop (Dutch Flower Parade), Monica at Ogdens
husband and wife team cake shop such wonderful
cakes especially the doughnuts and cream horn's ,
Monica also worked for Archie and Marion
Manning milk cart and horse (Olives letter) a lot of
years in all weathers, I went to school with Avril
their daughter and have a photograph of Keith their
son and also your son John I think Olive.
I worked for Bardwell's the timber merchants the
Office over looking the station me watching the
trains coming and going and also Collins Chemist
as mentioned before, baby sister Daphne came
along after me 10 years later so still at home will fill
you in what happened for her job wise in the next
instalment.
My best friend Wendy Key lived next door to us
and we played hop scotch on the road can you
believe it?
What was called Bowes now called Cranwicks right
near a sharp bend which brings me to what was a
pub on the corner called The Dog and Partridge
which happened to be Wendy's Aunt and Uncle
were we enjoyed 1d bags of crisps on occasions.
Thanks to my Mum who lived in this area all of her
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life wrote all the name's of all the pubs down for
me, I did remember this one, perhaps that's why I
became a publican/hotelier which brings me to my
Granddad Baldwin, my Mum's Dad, who tendered
the horses at the Crown and was in The Royal
Veterinary Corp in the 1914-1918 war. I must just
mention here The Kings Arms thanks to Graham
Woodyatt having bought, refurbished worked hard
himself and recently reopened.
Mum, as I have told Graham, walked the boards so
to speak at the Kings Arms, and on occasions Mum
taking charge of the pub while they had a few hours
off duty and loved it, another reason why it must
have been in my genes. In fact Graham where was
my invite to the opening? criticism NO, praise Yes
you are forgiven. Well Done Graham I just know it
will be as successful as your other business was at
where was Mums old school now Eirlys Johnson
Funeral services.
Still in middle street Andrew Francis Undertakers
was Mr and Mrs Cators grocery shop both who
lived to be a good age. Minellis' hair dresses was
Westons fruit and vegetable store then where the
fish and chip shop is was Mr and Mrs West's shop,
you could go North, East or South but you cannot
beat WEST for fish and chips, he recited this a
thousand times whilst serving, but oh they were
excellent, the queue's were long but you didn't mind
the wait. Our treat as a family on Saturday nights us
girls taking it in turn to cycle up for it think I drew
the short straw a lot but I loved going.
Opposite this BWB electricals was a betting shop
Garners and at the end of a row of cottages above
the back doors to the back of High Street shops was
a Gospel hall, follow round past Lulu's hairdressers
was another butchers shop called Dewhurst (Great
China now) then Hiltons shoe shop sister Sheila
worked here, wait for it, 44 years and became
Oliver's in her time and not forgetting Sheila's
husband Jack worked for Bowes for 47 years and
Jack is now 91. Jack 26 years of retirement, with
more to follow and Sheila
80 not far behind with 20 years, Oh I am sorry I
have let the cat out of the bag!
Next to Hiltons where now is the Tattoo place was
Peggy Tennants wool shop sold also dress's /skirts a
small shop but a lot to offer, indeed even credit you
could pay off a little each week and where the busy
knitters could start by paying to take a few balls
home the rest put by and bought as you needed it,
this was done in many family run businesses (I
bought my first new bicycle this way) my sister
Joyce worked here and loved it after working for
Mrs. Ducker in her tuck shop (Eileen).
Spoilt for choice was Durrants Drapers a very large
store and both Mr and Mrs Durrant did a lot for
Watton Mr. Durrant was at the beginning of the
Queens hall being built as was Mr and Mrs Bob
Nunn devoted their time for many years after the
building was built. Mrs Durrant retired as a
magistrate" I Quote after 29 years, four hip
operations and before my sell by date" and now in
your 91st year hope I have remembered correctly.
All these business people were very hard workers in
the town. I tell my one and only wonderful
granddaughter I am here for a long time, I am
aiming for 90? and although I say it myself (well
who else will) I was hard working in the days as a
Landlady couldn't do it now, well I am older, never
went to bed the same day I got up (You may have
to think about that).
I am now at a cross roads so to speak, well the
zebra crossing anyway, because if the editor agrees
I shall do the next instalment starting Just before
The Crown Hotel, so until next month.
Watton was a busy little town every shop we
needed, many staying within the family for years
and still is happening ie. Adcocks which at one
stage sold jewellery. I have so enjoyed writing this
and hope some of you will have happy memories
and for others to know a little more of Wattons
history . Until next month to let you know a bit
more, as Jimmy Young use to say BFN I will say
BGWPH - Howe, Parsons ,Warner, Goulding Be
Gone With Peace and Happiness.
I've only ever had one item on my bucket list, guess
what it was? Swimming with Dolphins such
wonderful mammals I achieved this on my 70th so
a wee insight to my age. I will just add how Watton
was self sufficient with our shops having all we
needed and jobs available for all and a move on the
cards when we felt we wanted change or more
money.
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St. Georges Church, Saham Toney
Watton Churches Together Sun 2nd 11.00am Lay Led Worship
Fri 14th 10.00am Procession of Witness leaves
The Mystery of God
St. Marys Church, Watton
www.stmaryswatton.org Wells Cole CC for Thought for the month
Follow us @StMarysWatton 10.30am Good Friday Meditation by Fr Gordon Williams, Our Lady of Pity, Swaffham
If I can be of help to you please do not hesitate to contact me, Sun 16th 11.00am Easter Holy Communion St Thomas Aquinas says that we do not know what God is; we only
on 01953 881439, I shall be available at church on Tuesdays Sun 23rd 11.00am Morning Worship know what God is not. Over the centuries Christian mystics have sought
between 10.30am and 12 noon - Gerry Foster Sun 30th 10.30am Group Service of to abandon all images of God, all that we thought we knew and enter the
1st, 3rd & 4th Wednesday at 9.30am Holy Communion 2nd Holy Communion Cloud of Unknowing.
Wednesday Morning Worship All theologians as well as mystics teach us that whatever else, God is
Tuesdays 7.30am - 8.00am, Thursdays 5pm - 5.30pm S.S. Peter & Pauls Church, Carbrooke not an object! We cannot count God as an object in the world, not even
Saturdays 9.30am - 10am Parish Prayers 5pm - 6pm Pray & Praise Sun 2nd 10.30am Family Holy Communion the greatest of all things, as God is not a thing. What then is God?
Church Office opens Tues, Wed & Thurs 9am-1pm Mon 10th 7.30pm Holy Communion Theologians speak of God as Mystery. A mystery is by definition
Tel: 01953 881252 margaret@churchadm.freeserve.co.uk Fri 14th 2.00pm` Good Friday Meditation unknown and unknowable. But that does not mean that what we call
Sun 2nd 8.00am Holy Communion Sun 16th 10.30am Easter Service mystery is not real! We know that it is, even if we do not know what it
10.00am Holy Communion Sun 23rd 10.30am Holy Communion is. God is not simply a mystery among mysteries, God is the Ultimate
Sun 9th Palm Sunday mystery! God is the mysteriousness of all things! You and I are part of
8.00am Holy Communion St John the Evangelist Church, Ovington this great mystery. God is the source of our being, as St Paul tells us: In
10.00am Informal Holy Communion Sun 2nd 9.30am Holy Communion God we live and move and have our being; (Acts 17-28)
2.30pm Superhero Sunday Wed 12th 10.00am Holy Communion Jesus taught us that the Father is near, nearer to us than we are to
Wed 12th 7.00pm Devotional Readings & Sung Compline Fri 14th 10.30am Good Friday Meditation ourselves. His use of the word Abba implies a closeness and intimacy.
Thur 13th Maundy Thursday Sun 16th 10.30am Easter Service There is a mysterious oneness between God and my true self. The
7.00pm Group Service of Holy Communion & mystics were often accused of heresy for seeming to deny the distinction

Fri 14th Good Friday

stripping the altar followed by Vigil Watton Pentecostal Church between the creator and the creation, the world and humanity.
We are loved! Jesus tells us that God is not only close to us, but also
10.15am Procession of Witness leaves Old Dereham Road, Watton. Easter Services that God loves us!. The unconditional love of God was the
Watton Methodist Church for Sunday 2nd April 10.30am: EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA foundation of Jesuss teaching and spirituality.. What does this mean
11.00am Service at St Marys (All age family service) for us? It means that the mystery in which I live and move and have
Sun 16th Easter Day my being is loving. It is very difficult for us to understand this! Jesus
Friday 14th April 11.00am: GOOD FRIDAY COMMUNION
8.00am Holy Communion inherited the Jewish tradition of speaking of God the Father as a
10.00am Holy Communion Sunday 16th April 1.30am: EASTER CELEBRATION person, and he underlined it and deepened it. Theology today points
Sat 22nd 6.30pm Choral Evensong & Everyone welcome! to God as personal, rather than person. Let us learn from Jesus and
Rededication of the organ come to experience God in personal terms.
(Adapted from Jesus Today by Albert Nolan)
Sun 23rd 8.00am Holy Communion
10.00am 4th Sunday at 10 All Saints Church, Threxton
11.30am Annual Church Meeting
Sun 30th 8.00am Holy Communion
Sunday 9th April - Palm Sunday Whats on at St Marys
10.30am Group Service of Holy Communion at at 10.30am with Holy Communion
St Georges Church, Saham Church, Watton
Watton Methodist Church Open Church Commencing Wed 19th April, the Church will be open
www.wattonmethodist.btck.co.uk Big change for Hackers, Wed 10.30-3.00pm & Thurs 10-12.30pm. You are welcome to come
Every Wednesday the Church is open for quiet reflection and into church to enjoy the peace and tranquillity, say a prayer & light a
prayer between 10.15am & 11.30am. Its your quiet place. At Tackers and Stuffers candle, or just to look round. Church members will welcome you
and serve refreshments.
10.30 there is a half-hour Midweek Service in the Large Vestry In the 1990s and into the new Millenium a group of ladies attended
led by the Minister or a Church Member. patchwork and quilting classes in a room behind Scotts Needlecraft The March Winner of the 100 Club Draw was No 72 Mr J Johnson
Sun 2nd 10.30am Mr D Yarham shop in Watton High St. Not only did they sew but chatted, laughed Thurs 6th April: 10-12noon Thursday Chat a social coffee morning
no evening worship Songs of Praise at Thursford and had a lovely time. When Rosemary, who ran the shop, at St Mary's, Watton. Continuing on 1st Thursday of each month.
Sun 9th 10.30am Mr R Cunningham announced it would be closing in September 2002 panic ensued. All are welcome. 3 - 5pm Messy Church at St Marys. All age fun,
6.30pm Mr & Mrs M Cook They would continue as friends but still wanted to learn. Several friendship, food, crafts and games. Children please bring an adult.
Thur 13th Maundy Thursday solutions ensued: Jo, the tutor was keen to continue, that could be Sat 8th April 9.30 - 12 Noon Easter Coffee Morning at St Marys
7.30pm Rev E Reddington arranged in the home of a participant; small groups might meet in Church. Coffee/tea hot cross buns or cake, Easter cakes for sale,
Fri 14th Good Friday homes of volunteers but what was needed was a larger evening raffle. All welcome to come along with family and friends. Proceeds
10.15am Walk of Witness leaves meeting place where they could attract potential new members, to Church Funds.
Watton Methodist Church for organise workshops and demonstrations and act as a clearing house Sun 9th April 2.30- 4.00pm Super Hero Sunday at St Marys
11.00am Service at St Marys Church for relevant information on the needlecrafts dear to their hearts. The Church Fun, food, friendship and Special Activity.
Sun 16th Easter Day Watton Christian Community Hall was booked for two Tuesday Monday 24th April 9.30-10.30am Story Bags at St Marys Church
10.30am Mrs A Fox evenings a month and small matters like subscriptions agreed then for parents and preschool children.
6.30pm Rev E Reddington came the tricky subject of a suitably whacky and eye catching name This is held weekly on Mondays, only during term time.
Sun 23rd 10.30am at Saham Hills Methodist Church to fit the personalities involved thus Hackers,Tackers and Stackers Wed 26th April 3.30-4.45pm Stop Gap after school club at The
Rev A King was born. The founder members felt it befitted the activities Blenheim Centre, Tedder Close, Watton
6.30pm Rev B Winner planned. They have continued to hack, tack and stuff for nearly 15
Sun 30th 10.30am Re E Reddington years on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month apart from
6.30pm Mr A Warby August from 7pm to 9pm, had outings, exhibitions, meals and Diabetes UK
Roman Catholic Community whole day workshops sometimes with visiting tutors at a different In March we held a shorter meeting than usual, after which we went
Each Sat 5.30pm Mass at Watton Methodist Church venue and so they hope to continue for many more years. to the Wagon & Horses at Griston for our annual lunch date. This
Sat 8th 5.30pm Vigil Mass of Palm Sunday with However, the times are changing and some members feel they may was superbly arranged by Shirley, one of our committee members.
blessing of palms at Watton Methodist Church be confused with a gang of people up to no good on the internet, 24 members enjoyed a 2 or 3 course lunch and we all had a lovely,
All Holy Week Services at Our Lady of Pity Swaffham despite the fact that some think webs are woven by spiders and pleasant time.
Sun 9th Palm Sunday lines are for hanging washing, or helping you keep your writing Our speaker in April will be Tobi Amadasun, Care Services
8.30am Mass & blessing of palms straight. Sadly it has been decided that a new name is appropriate Pharmacist for Boots. We will be meeting at 10.15am, on Monday
10.30am Mass & blessing of palms and Wayland Quilters the popular choice has been introduced. 10th April, at the Pentecostal Church, Watton ( who we thank for the
Thur 13th Maundy Thursday RIP Hackers, Tackers and Stuffers, good luck Wayland Quilters. generous use of their facilities). For more information about our
7.30pm Mass of the Lords Supper group, please phone Helen 01953 884713, leave a message and I
Fri 14th Good Friday
11.00am Act of Witness at The Buttercross
Dereham & Watton will get back to you, or you can email me at
rjwhrt56@btinternet.com
3.00pm Solemn Passion of the Lord
Sat 15th Holy Saturday Independence
8.00pm
Sun 16th Easter Day
Easter Vigil in the Holy Night
Living Group The Watton Society
19th April. Local Author Joan Khurody will talk to us about her
8.30am Morning Mass We are currently looking for new members. We are a group who experiences as a young English girl married to an Indianand
10.30am Morning Mass support each other to live independently. Come along to one of the living far from her family and home and her later nomadic life.
St. Nicholas Church, Ashill groups and meet other people, share experiences, get support with 7.45pm Watton Christian Community Centre
Tuesdays at 10.00am Holy Communion your benefits, enjoy lively discussions and much more. We have More information John & Judy Kerr 01953 882613
Sun 2nd 10.00am Lay Led Worship & Sunday Funday five meetings a year and our next meeting will be on 5 May. We
for school age children meet in the Watton Social Club, Dereham Road, Watton at
Sun 9th Palm Sunday 10.30am to 2.00pm (bring a sandwich, a mug and a small raffle
10.30am Benefice Service. Blessing of the prize). At that meeting we are having a lady coming from Dereham
Lychgate & the Authorised Worship Assistants by Library. This will be her second visit and it will be very interesting
Dance Away at The Queens Hall
The Rt Revd Jonathan Meyrick, Bishop of Lynn if last time was anything to go by. A lady is also coming to talk Ballroom, Latin and Sequence Dancing
Tues 11th 10.00am Holy Communion about 'Making it Real' and how to get involved. So come along and
Fri 14th 2.00pm Good Friday Meditation see what we are all about. You will be made most welcome. We 8pm - 11pm Admission 4
Sun 16th 9.30am Easter Holy Communion look forward to seeing you. For more information please ring Mrs Dances April 1st, May 6th, June 3rd
Sun 23rd 9.30am Morning Worship J. Neilson on 01953 799857.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR A PREMISES LICENCE
Notice is hereby given that Watton P.C.C. has
applied in respect of St Marys Church, Church
Road Watton IP256DQ for a premises licence
under the Licensing Act 2003 to allow for
regulated entertainment 12.00 - 23.00 Monday -
Sunday and sale of alcohol Monday to Sunday
12.00 - 23.00.
Representations to this application must be made
in writing by 21.04.17 to the Licensing Team,
Breckland Council, Elizabeth House, Walpole
Loke, Dereham NR19 1EE where applications
can be inspected during office hours. It is an
offence liable on summary conviction to a
maximum fine of 5000 to knowingly or recklessly
make a false statement in connection with this
application.
Letter from Australia
By Chris O'Connor
The Amazon behemoth is about to enter
Australia and Australian retailers are
starting to worry, some of them rather
stupidly stating that the American internet
retail giant will have little impact on the
Australian market saying rather foolishly:
they dont know it, or the country is too big
for them.
A reality check is needed for these retailers
who still live in an age where for as long as
commerce can remember in Australia the
market has never been invaded by a
foreign company with the resources and
marketing power of Amazon.
Sure Australians have, like the rest of the
world been able to take advantage of
cheaper products mainly from the Asian
markets for many years usually to the
detriment of local manufacturing. But we
are not talking about manufacturing here.
We are talking about stock in a shop.
Televisions, washing machines, books,
computers, phones, cameras, dog leads . . .
this list is endless and its ending simply
determined by the ability of some company
to manufacture the item and sell it via
Amazon and the World Wide Net.
So any Australian retailer who thinks
Amazon is going to struggle to gain a hold
on the market in Australia is dreaming.
Another reality check. If you can conquer
the rest of the world as Amazon has done
then Australia is a small fish in the ocean.
Google Trends data shows Amazon now
has a major lead on its biggest rival, eBay,
globally. It is in the top three retailers in the
world, with revenue expected to be over
$130 billion this year.
But unlike most big retailers, it is growing
at the speed of a start-up. Amazon revenue
in the most recent quarter was 29 per cent
higher than last year. Its retail skills are
pretty special.
Australia, an English-speaking country, is
similar enough to the USA that the
Amazon model has a good chance of
working very smoothly. No large Australia
competitor offers what Amazon Prime
Now does, like two-hour delivery.
Amazon is also famous for adapting to
meet local conditions. It doesnt just roll
out one business model across the world. In
India, for example it lets the many people
who dont have credit cards pay cash on
delivery. It will adapt to Australia in order
to win.
Amazon is setting up shop Down Under,
with local warehouses set to open in
September, allowing customers to get items
delivered in lightening speed. For
Australians accustomed to waiting weeks
for items bought online to be delivered
from overseas, its local warehouses will be
a game changer.
But its very success could bring a hefty
downside; while Amazon is creating new
jobs, it is likely to destroy others.
Department stores in the US have laid of
thousands of staff in recent months, and
while Australian retailers have so far only
suffered limited damage from online retail
with the vast majority of purchases still
being made in person Amazons arrival
will shake things up.
One of the biggest retail giants in Australia
is known as Harvey Norman and boss
Gerry Harvey has slammed Amazon as a
parasite that contributes virtually
nothing to society, saying Australia should
enact a Donald Trump-style ban on the e-
commerce giant.
Mr Harvey is stated as saying that Amazon
was not a good corporate citizen and if
Australia had a choice, it should stop the
retailer coming in, like Donald Trump not
letting the Muslims in. Perhaps a bit of an
overreaction but you can tell hes worried.
Theyre parasites, they just want to pay
everyone minimum wages, he said. If
you had a choice youd say dont let them
in.
Obviously this is a company that has
managed to hold a major share of the
Australian market through competitive
marketing and without the outside
influence of net giants like Amazon.
Whether he likes it or not, Amazon is
coming and quite frankly this writer will be
very happy when he is able to order goods
from Amazon and know they will arrive.
For far too long in Australia retailers have
lived under the illusion that people may
want the product but they can wait to
receive it. I once waited three weeks to
receive an item from Perth (2131 km
away). An item I ordered from Amazon
(13,300 km away) arrived four days later.
Go figure!
Interestingly, in the middle of writing this
article I went into a local sports store to
enquire about some shoes. I had seen them
on Amazon but wanted to know what they
looked like and how much they would cost
in Australia. The store owner told me she
didnt stock them and wasnt too interested Coffee on tap if you dont want to get
in seeing whether she could get them. I
mentioned that I had seen them on Amazon
and would probably have to go there.
She laughed and told me about how it
would take ages to get here, would cost a
fortune and would probably be the wrong
size and that I would not be able to return
them.. She obviously has not dealt with
Amazon before and will most likely be out
of business in a few years, all because of
ignorance. How sad.
Watton (Loch Neaton)
Bowls Club
The opening day of the bowling green has
been brought forward one week to Sunday
16th April. This is to assist those of our
bowlers involved in league matches and
county competitions to gain as much
practice as possible before they commit
themselves to the serious side of the game.
The full facilities will be available most
days from thereon for anyone wishing to
play or to come along to find out more
about our bowls club.
The following dates to be noted in April:
Sunday 23rd Open House Day from 11am
to 3 pm for new to bowling or new to the
area.
Wednesday 26th home evening friendly
against Harling. Saturday 29th afternoon
club event of Captains team against Vice
Captains team.
Dates for the beginning of May: Tuesday
2nd 1st Round of the County Singles with
Kevin Wilson at home to B.Goff of
Dereham, Wednesday 3rd EBA first match
at home to Dereham St Nicholas, Saturday
6th Another Open House Day from 11am
to 3 pm
If you would like any further details or
other information then please contact:
Club Captain: John Hunter ~ 01953
882419 / 0794 1670925 email:
johnhunter41@hotmail.com
Club Secretary: Kevin Simpson ~ 01953
882790. Watton Sports Centre ~ 01953
881281. Also take a look at our website
www.wattonbowls.co.uk
Wayland Mens Shed
Well its been yet another busy few weeks
and with summer getting ever closer we are
now arranging our list of furure events, by
the time this goes into print we will have strong following in the county and beyond,
had our first "Photo Shoot Outing" at
Lynford hall where several of our members
will have had thier cameras out
photographing the architectural Buildings
at Lynford Hall and Wildlife in the
surrounding forest, I look forward to seeing
who can take the best pictures. Up and
coming events:
We are open every Monday: 10am to 2pm
& Wednesday: 12pm to 4pm
31st March: is Cheese and Wine evening
7pm to 10pm non alcoholic refreshments
will also be available, a charge of 4. each
April 2017
to cover costs, order your ticket from
Malcolm Tyrone: Tel 01953 529531.
5th April: Committee Meeting, 10am to
12pm
29th April: Official Opening Day at "The
Shed"Church Walk by her Honour The
Mayor of Watton at 11am.
Our workshop is now nearing readyness for
use, some members have worked hard to
get everything sorted and benches made,
and we must say a big thanks to "Jewsons
Building Supplies" for all the help they
have given us in supplying the wood
required.
Please note that our Social Hall in Church
walk, has now officially been named "The
Shed"
During the month of April we will be
opening each Thursday evening 7pm to
9pm as a trial period for those who work
during the daytime to evaluate interest for a
regular evening opening.
Remember the Kettle is always on Tea and
involved in any activities it doesnt matter
just pop in for a chat and make some new
friends. Look foward to seeing you.
Cheers, Richard Adams, Chairman WMS
West Norfolk
Aviation Society
An Audience with Chris Halliday
would euphemistically describe his
performance at the Mundford Bowls
Club when the West Norfolk Aviation
Society met for its monthly meeting on
Tuesday 7th March. Chris, now a
member of our club, entertained us once
again with his avant-garde guide through
another of the many RAF disciplines
with which he has been involved: this
time, Aerial Artillery. Coupled with his
stylish and humorous delivery we always
look forward to the multiplicity of home-
made props and war time trophies he
uses to court his listeners. Host and
Hostess, Len and Val, were there too
showing as much interest as the rest of
us. Their home-made contribution was
the now familiar bowls club catering. Not
without surprise the end of the evening
went off with a bang: Dont you just
love the smell of cordite in the evening.
Next month (Tuesday 4th April) for the
first time and none too soon, we are
expecting a lady guest speaker from
Medevac to talk to us about the Medical
Air Service.
Please dont feel that our club is male
orientated; the majority of the
membership does comprise of a bunch of
childish old men but this doesnt mean
we wouldnt welcome guests of any age
or gender. For more information please
visit our website:
www.westnorfolkaviationsociety.org.uk
The Upper Octave
returns to weave
its musical magic
Back in the village for the third time in six
years, by popular request, The Upper
Octave will stage its latest mix of music
and song at Wretham on Saturday May
20th. The six strong Norfolk based group
of singers and musicians, who have a
will present the latest version of Bizet to
Broadway in St. Ethelberts Church in
Church Road (IP24 1RJ).
The concert, which starts at 7.30pm, will
feature the groups latest opera musical
theatre fusion production, including songs
from Broadways greatest musicals and
popular opera classics.
Tickets, to include light refreshment, are
10 and available from Eileen Kitson on
01953 498 609 or at
jrandeikitson@greenbee.net
April 2017
Choosing the right
solicitor for your
conveyancing
Buying a house is a daunting prospect and will
undoubtedly be the largest financial commitment
that the majority of us will undertake in our
lifetime. Home buying is also a very stressful time
for all parties involved, so it is essential to choose
the right conveyancing solicitor to support you
throughout the process.
When you are choosing your conveyancing
solicitor, there are 5 key factors to consider, which
we have summarised below:-
Price You should be cautious of firms who quote
very low prices. It is more than likely that hidden
extras will have been omitted from their price and
whilst it is tempting to choose a solicitor on price
alone (especially when budgeting to buy a
property) you should consider whether you will
receive a service in line with your expectations.
The cheapest solicitor is unlikely to be the most
effective.
Service It is important to look at the level of
service you will receive. We recommend that you
ask lots of questions to find out the seniority of the
person dealing with your file, how knowledgeable
the staff are and the resources with which they
have to work. Ask to speak with the person who
would manage your property transaction to see if
you are able to build a rapport.
Location Where your legal advisor is based is a
vital consideration when choosing a solicitor.
Whilst the majority of dealings can be conducted
over the phone and email there is no substitution
for a solicitor who has knowledge of the local area
and is on hand to see you face-to-face to address
any queries you may have.
Qualifications Solicitors who are able to
demonstrate high standards of work, as tested by
the Law Society are able to become part of the
Conveyancing Quality Scheme. Firms who have
achieved this level of recognition will show the
CQS logo and you will tend to find that these
firms are also on the majority of mortgage lender
panels.
Recommendation If you have never used a
solicitor before then a recommendation from a
friend or family member is an excellent place to
start, as well as being a good indicator of quality.
You should also be able to find client testimonials
posted on your solicitors website.
Choosing the right conveyancing solicitor is
something which requires thorough research and
consideration. At Spire Solicitors LLP we pride
ourselves as being able to provide a cost-efficient
and personal service, combined with high levels of
professionalism for all of our clients. We welcome
any opportunity to speak with you regarding your
conveyancing needs.
If you wish to discuss further please do not
hesitate to get in touch with us, Spire Solicitors
LLP, on 01953 882864.
Bradenham & District
Horticultural Society
Forthcoming Events
This year, the Societys Spring Show takes place
on Saturday 08 April at Bradenham Village Hall.
The Hall will be open to the public from 3.30pm
when you are all welcome to come and view the
exhibits, and enjoy afternoon tea.
On Thursday 20 April at 7.30pm in the Village
Hall, the Societys monthly meeting will welcome
Barry Gayton, who is to present his talk on
Winter Garden Colour. If you would like to
attend, to see whether the Horticultural Society is
for you, you will be most welcome.
For more information about the Society and the
Spring Show, please contact our Chairman,
Marianne Kilmartin, on 01362 820744.
Gt Ellingham and
District Flower Club
Floral Demonstration by Susan Horne Entitled:
Finding Inspiration on Monday April 24th Rocklands
Village Hall, NR17 1TR /Contd. next column
Starts 7.30pm Doors open 7pm
Guests 5 Members Free Raffle/Refreshments We
are a friendly NAFAS affiliated Club (Fees 25
p.a.) We meet Monthly for demonstrations,
workshops, visits & lots of other fun events.
For more information call Secretary, Jane Dalton
01953 498694 or email
jane.dalton@btinternet.com
Watton Country
Market
Held in the Christian Community Centre, High
Street, Watton, Every Wednesday 8.30-11.30.
Why not come and check out what we produce?
Everything is made to a high standard, we even
have a five star rating for our baking section.
We have lots of yummy goodies. Cakes,
sausage rolls, quiches and much more.
Homemade jams and honey are very popular.
Also we always have our ever popular eggs of
all sizes from a local farm.
Not forgetting our knitters and crochet ladies,
who have an array of items ready made to sell.
We have several ladies with all different makes
of greeting cards. So you will be bound to find
something.
And now this is the last I will be doing copy for
this paper, somebody else will be taking over. It
is with a heavy heart that I'm saying goodbye to
the market. I will miss all the friends and
friendly customers that I have made over the
last two years. And so I wish to say goodbye
and a big Thank You! I will still be crafting
from home, and can be found on Facebook.
Patricia Day.
Dereham Indoor
Bowls Club
Will begin their summer season starting in May
at the Leisure Centre, Station Rd. Dereham.
Leagues will be held on Mondays and Fridays
in the mornings. Roll ups to be held Tuesday
and Thursday mornings and Wednesday
afternoons. Other games are planned to be held.
Coaching for anyone wanting to learn to bowl
will be run on Saturday mornings, with juniors
9 to 17 years old on Fridays 4 to 6. For more
information pop in to the club any weekday
morning or ring Terry on 01362525042
Watton Wigglers
The walking netball team
suitable for all ages
We are currently looking for new players to join
us on Tuesdays at 1.30pm. If you have not
played since school you will be welcome, we
are a fun group!
We meet at the Sports Centre in Watton we would
be happy to see you. Or alternatively contact
Veronica Watling on 01953 880110.
The Wayland News Page 15
saw another Lunchtime Concert in Queens
A blooming good Hall organised by Inner Wheel.
Unfortunately, due to a misunderstanding,
time with Inner the performers due to provide the
Wheel entertainment were unable to come so the
West End Waiters stepped ably and willingly
It was a wet Friday afternoon in March but
in to the breech and a good time was had by
the atmosphere in the Christian Community
all with a further 361 being added to the
Centre was anything but damp and dismal as
Benevolent Fund for distribution to charities
a large crowd of ladies packed into the hall
supported by Inner Wheel. On the Saturday
to enjoy a flower arranging demonstration
presented by NAFAS member Brenda Tubb.
following the flower arranging, the ladies
were busy yet again, this time holding a
Introduced by IW President, Heather
Hewson and using the most beautiful
Coffee Morning in aid of Queens Hall.
The next event is the last in the current series
selection of flowers chosen specially for the
of Lunchtime Concerts, to be held on
occasion, Brenda demonstrated her skill at
April5th starting at 11:30. This time, by
making wonderful arrangements of many
popular request, we have the return of the
different kinds one was even in the style of
accomplished folk group Pennyless .
a handbag! Brendas skill as a flower
Tickets (6) are now on sale at Mullengers so
arranger is however matched by her
do come along and enjoy some lively music
undoubted talent for entertainment and she
followed by the usual delicious light lunch
kept her audience enthralled with a fund of
prepared and served for you by the members
amusing stories, funny anecdotes and off the
of Inner Wheel.
cuff asides. At the end of the presentation the
Lesley Cowling Club Correspondent
arrangements were raffled and several ladies
were lucky enough to
go home triumphantly
bearing a lovely artistic
display.
The event continued
with Afternoon Tea
served by the members
of Inner Wheel and
guests were able to enjoy
a super selection of
home-made savoury
and sweet treats. The
event was a fund raiser
for the Presidents
Charity, the Norfolk &
Norwich University
Hospital, and a total of
496 was raised for this
worthy cause. February
The Wayland News Page 16
Councillors Chat
with Claire Bowes
I am aware of growing current concerns
about the retail decline of our High Street
and town centre and I want to assure
residents that the particular needs of our
Breckland market towns are to be the focus
of discussion by members of Breckland
Council. My conservative colleagues and I
are proposing to expand the Market Town
Initiative to find a mechanism for greater
joint working that supports and promotes
Brecklands market towns in a more
targeted manner. This could see about
220,000 invested in promoting our town
centres.
I shall be fully supporting the initiative and
will keep residents updated on progress and
the finer details as they are agreed. As a
member of the Economic Development
Committee at County Council I will
continue to highlight the problems of small
market towns like Watton and the need for
infrastructure to support the large increase
in housing and to help sustain the local
economy.
Local collaboration helps to tackle risk of
flooding in Norfolk
Norfolk is identified as the 10th area most
at risk of local flooding in England. With
population and housing
growth set to continue and
climate change increasing
the likelihood and
frequency of heavy rainfall,
the need to find solutions to
prevent and protect the
county from flooding has
never been more pressing.
Norfolk County Council
became the Lead Local Flood Authority for
Norfolk in 2010, which means it has a
statutory role to play in ensuring that the
county is able to cope with, and mitigate
against, extreme weather events. However,
Anglian Water, the Environment Agency,
district councils and land and property
owners also all have responsibilities to
minimise the risk of flooding in Norfolk.
Many of these partners came together at
County Hall in Norwich recently at the
Norfolk Flood Forum to discuss recent
progress, share information and agree
where future collaborative efforts need to
be focused.
The work underway or planned in Norfolk
to tackle the threat of flooding includes:
10.3 million currently being spent by the
County Council to improve surface water
drainage in greater Norwich
Anglian Water will be investing more than
3m over the next three years to make
significant sewer upgrades across the
county.
The Environment Agency has recently
finished the 28 million phase of work to
replace over 500 metres of tidal defences. It
intends to refurbish the tidal defences in
five-year phases over the coming decades.
1.2 million is due to be spent by Norfolk
County Council in 2017/18 on road
drainage improvements in locations across
the County including 800,000 Norfolk
County Council funding for drainage
improvements in or around market towns
including North Walsham and Dereham
and 400,000 National Productivity
Infrastructure Fund (NPIF) funding for
smaller, more localised drainage
improvements in towns and villages across
Norfolk.
The County Council has recently provided
flood protection measures to a number of
properties that have been flooded internally
over the last five years. This includes
homes in our local area. While this scheme
is fully subscribed, the council is currently
seeking additional funding to extend the
scheme to more properties in Norfolk.
In addition, two new members of staff have
recently been recruited to join Norfolk
County Council to strengthen the team that
gives expert advice on flood risks to
planning authorities. This should help
ensure those involved with considering
planning applications have the information
they need, when they need it to inform their
recommendations and decisions on
proposed developments and building
projects.
I am acutely aware of the
direct effect flooding has
had on residents in Watton
and in some of the
surrounding villages and
as a member of the Flood
and Coastal working
group at Norfolk County
Council I am able to make
sure that residents concerns are listened to.
I attended the Norfolk Flood Forum and
was pleased to hear about the joint and
concerted efforts by all agencies to work
together to address problems. A great deal
is being done in Norfolk to try to protect
communities from the risk and devastating
impact of flooding and the County Council
has successfully secured millions of pounds
of national funding to make drainage
improvements in Norfolk, against what is
fierce competition for such funding pots.
However reducing flood risk is a collective
responsibility and it is important that
everyone works together on this, from the
County Council as the lead local flood
authority through to local communities
playing their part.
Different agencies are responsible for
different types of flooding. For information
on who you should notify of flooding, visit
www.norfolk.gov.uk/flooding. If in doubt
about who to inform please do contact me.
Claire Bowes County & District Councillor
for Watton Division and Ward
Please do contact me with any concerns or
issues you may have on 07789796937
Email cllrbowes@gmail.com
April 2017
Song of the Waiters
(being the further adventures of those
old codgers) TUNE: Come landlord, fill
the flowing bowl.
In Thetfords fine Carnegie Hall was held
their New Year meeting;
A band would follow when wed sung to
people who were eating.
We finished, took a generous cheque
At once the lights were dimmed by heck
We scrambled to vacate the deck
Hurrah for those old codgers!
For five and twenty years the Raffles
restaurant has flourished;
The Waiters went lend support to those so
richly nourished.
The joyful hubbub from each guest
Put song performance to the test.
But nonetheless we did our best !
Hurrah for those old codgers!
Of genuine Norfolk village life if you
would like a sample
The Great and Little Plumsteads set an
excellent example;
The hall was plain, the acoustics fine
They quaffed our humour like good wine
Enough to make their faces shine!
Hurrah for those old codgers!
The Postwick interchange is fast and
furious and scary
The tranquil peace of Thorpe End was
delightfully contrary:
The party in St. Davids Hall
Was friendly, intimate and small
A happiness was shared by all
Hurrah for those old codgers!
An act pre-booked for Wattons lunchtime
concert couldnt make it;
The Waiters, at short notice, to help out
agreed to take it.
Was ever audience so alive,
So keen to give us lift and drive?
On such encouragement we thrive!
Hurrah for those old codgers!
By Peter Cowling (one of the old codgers)
Mixed Media
Exhibition by
Elsing Artists
Saturday 1st April - Saturday 15th April:
Free Admission Henri Atkinson: Potter,
Heather Flint: Bespoke Seamstress and
Artisan,
Judi Graham Watercolours & Ceramics,
Susan Jones: Needle Felted Animals,
Jean Monahan: Spinner and Weaver.
Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm, Saturday
10am 1pm at The Wayland Dragonfly
Gallery, Wayland House, High St,
Watton, IP25 6AR. Telephone Susan
Hollingworth 01953 880205
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