**stay alert**homemade cakes - suspended until further notice. meet up with friends, make new...
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MAYJUNE 2020 Last submission date July 2020 issue
24th June 2020 editornorthwoldnet
Tel 727072
FROM THE EDITOR
Working from Home and enjoying a stay-at-home lsquostaycationrsquo is
still the safest choice in my opinion despite all the lsquopacked like
sardinesrsquo beachgoers in the South Luckily for the most part we
have continued to be blessed with some gorgeous weather in our
idyllic rural environment of West Norfolk Although at last we
have had rain to replenish our parched gardens and now also have
restored water pressure
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic Village Life is continuing to only
be available in digital format instead of a printed publication This
may mean that a number of people without internet access will not
be able to read it Should you be aware of a neighbour in this
position please consider printing it for them although this may
cause hygiene issues and the risk of spreading the virus on the
printed paper once handled Please take all practicable precautions
Thank you Stay Safe Jonathan
Available online at wwwnorthwoldnet
STAY ALERT We can all help control the virus if we all stay alert This means you must
Stay at home as much as possible
Work from home if you can
Limit contact with other people
Keep your distance if you go out 2 m apart where possible
Wash your hands regularly
Do not leave home if you or anyone in your household has symptoms
Page 2
Jonathan Clayton editornorthwoldnet
Tel 727072
VACANT
Mavis amp George Gillett Tel 727465
Carol Sharp Tel 07927 087 464
Stephanie Squires Tel 728317
The views expressed in submitted items are not necessarily endorsed by Northwold amp Whittington Village Life Whilst we endeavour to ensure that all information contained in the newsletter is correct we cannot be held responsible for errors The Editor reserves the right to refuse or omit items without explanation
GRIMSHOE BENEFICE St Maryrsquos Feltwell St Jamesrsquo Hockwold
St Andrewrsquos Northwold St Maryrsquos Southery
St Maryrsquos Weeting
STANDREWrsquoS NORTHWOLD CHURCH SERVICES
Plus Benefice (Church Group) services in bold italic
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have decided that our churches must
remain closed at all times to reduce the spread of Corvid 19
We cannot have any services in church but The Reverend Joan is celebrating
Holy Communion alone in her sitting room at 10am on Sundays and Wednesdays
and these services can be seen on Zoom If you would like to take part please
contact Christine Parker the Benefice Administrator her details are below You
can be visible or invisible at the service whichever you prefer It is an
opportunity to join in a service and have a quick chat with people afterwards
To arrange discussions about weddings funerals and pastoral matters and for
instructions on joining the Zoom services please contact Christine Parker on
01842 827152 or grimshoebeneficeofficegmailcom
Our own church website is wwwnorthwoldchurchorguk If you have any
questions comments or concerns about St Andrewrsquos please contact me on 01366
728404
Stay safe and well Christine Collins Churchwarden
ST ANDREWrsquoS CHURCH CHOIR
is always looking for new members DESPITE THE RESTRICTIONS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
If you enjoy singing and would like to join us please contact
Carol Sharp Tel 07927 087464
NORTHWOLD PRAYER amp BIBLE STUDY GROUP
at Mike amp Irenersquos
55 Methwold Road Northwold
IS ON A COVID-19 RECESS
AND SO UNFORTUNATELY
ALL MEETINGS ARE
SUSPENDED UNTIL
FURTHER NOTICE
Call 01366 728098 for more details
PR Bowers amp Son
Funeral Directors
Anmer Cottage Methwold Road
Northwold
Thetford Norfolk IP26 5LN
Tel 01366 727432 07796 780270
24 Hour Service Private Chapel of Rest
Upholding Traditional Family Values of
Dignity amp Respect For Your Loved Onersquos
Funeral Plans Memorials Floral Tributes
ST AANDREWrsquoS CHURCH COFFEE MORNINGS
TEA amp CAKE AFTERNOONS
Due to the current coronavirus crisis we have been advised that we cannot
have any Coffee morningsTea amp Cake afternoons until further notice
I know that many people look forward to these events and enjoy getting
together for a good old Norfolk mardle however it is important that we all
keep safe
Stay well Ann Howarth
Page 3
St Maryrsquos Barton Bendish St Maryrsquos Beachamwell All Saintsrsquo Boughton
St Georgersquos Methwold St Andrewrsquos West Dereham
St Margaretrsquos Wereham Christ Church Whittington All Saints Wretton with Stoke Ferry
Contact Rev Carol Nicholas-Letch Honey Tree Fur long Drove Stoke Fer ry PE33 9SX 01366 500704
JUNE 2020
Every Wednesday Cafeacute cre8 - SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Coffee Morning at West Dereham Village Hall 915 ndash 11am Open to everyone ages 0 ndash 99 For information contact Janet on flyingheronbtinternetcom
Every Thursday All Saintrsquos Lunch Club ndash SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE The club meets in All Saints Academy for coffee at 1030 am and for a two-course lunch (pound350) at 1200 pm For more details of this and Flexible Fellowship contact Carol Nicholas-Letch on 01366-500704
St Georgersquos Church Methwold - Tea Coffee amp Homemade Cakes - SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Meet up with fr iends make new fr iends or just enjoy the drinks amp cakes
Enjoy a drink amp homemade cake for only pound200
CHRIST CHURCH WHITTINGTON CHURCH SERVICES
Plus other local services within the church group NB Church Group Joint Services in bold italics
We at Christ-Church and All Saints will not be holding any services or Church events until further notice Im sure you understand but no Sunday services Thanks Elaine
SAINT ANDREWrsquoS RESTORATION
APPEAL (SARA) CINEMA EVENINGS
There will be no more village cinema evenings until
further notice We hope that the coronavirus crisis
will be under control before too long and that we can
begin having our cinema nights (and ice creams) once
more
Stay safe and stay well
Ann Howarth
FUNERAL NOTICE Patricia Joyce Smith (nee Royal) former ly of
No 4 Little London Northwold passed away on the
22nd May 2020
Her funeral service will be held at Tunbridge Wells
Crematorium on the 18th June at 1045
June Spraggett
Page 4
NORTHWOLD WI
NORTHWOLD
COMMUNITY
TRANSPORT Book a local driver for hospital doctor and dentist visits
For more details and assistance phone Sue Preston 01366 727694
NORTHWOLD NEW RESIDENTS
WELCOME PACK St Andrews Northwold gives all new residents a pack full of useful
information about the church and the village If by any chance you have not
received one and would like to I will be pleased to visit you with a Pack
Please contact
Irene Quinn
55 Methwold Road
Northwold
01366 728098
OUR LAST MEETING WAS IN THE VILLAGE HALL
ON TUESDAY 10TH MARCH AT 715PM
OUR SPEAKER WAS
SHARON BURBRIDGE
HELPING US TO UNDERSTAND THE FACTS (AND THE MYTHS)
About
ORGAN DONATION
COME ALONG ONCE COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS ARE LIFTED AS A VISITOR
FOR pound300 AND ENJOY A FRIENDLY MEETING WITH LIGHT REFRESHMENTS
AS WELL
MEETINGS USUALLY FINISH AT 945PM
NORTHWOLD
MOBILE POST OFFICE
SERVICE SUSPENDED
DUE TO COVID-19
(Van usually parks in
Northwold Village Hall Car Park)
Would you like to advertise in
Village Life
Please contact the Editor
for available sizes amp rates
editornorthwoldnet
Or Tel 01366 727072
Page 5
NORTHWOLD CARE GROUP
lsquoLUNCH CLUBrsquo As I am sure you will have guessed we will sadly have to cancel our monthly lunches until the current coronavirus crisis is over As soon as it is safe to start serving lunches again we will contact you all I hope that it will not be too long before we can meet again we will miss seeing you all but we must all do our best to stay safe and well For Lunch Club details please contact
Ann Howarth 01366 727772
NORTHWOLD
SPIRITUALISTS CHURCH
Usually meet every other Friday
in Northwold Village Hall
Doors open at 7pm
730 pm start
(Weather Permitting amp
Guests subject to change)
I have decided to cancel all our meetings to safeguard those attending until I hear better news about the Coronavirus Hopefully we will be able to resume meetings soon and the programme will get back to normal Unfortunately I think that we still have the worst to come so it will be a least a couple of months if not longer before some normality is back Therefore all planned meetings are
cancelled until further notice
Please contact with me for updates for
when our programme will re-start
Thanks Stay safe I wish you all well
Enquiries
Text Faye 07523 866797
Web norfolkthespiritguidescouk
under Norfolk Events ndash Northwold
Admission
Donation per person-
pound200 Service nights
pound400 Clairvoyant evenings
Letters to the Editor
Dear Jonathan
25th Apr mdash Day 33 and counting
We are nearly 5 weeks into the lockdown and where are we
To be honest I dont really know At one end we have politicians and advisors telling us things are improving and going in the right direction whilst at the other end we have people working at the sharp end saying No they are not Who to believe
I need to be objective on this as hindsight is a great tool and when decisions need to be made hindsight is not an option
One point we clap the NHS every week and there cannot be any underestimation of the tremendous job they (and lots and lots of other underpaid people too many to itemise) are doing whilst at the same time there is an overpaid bureaucratic spaghetti mix in the NHS that doesnt seem to be able to co-ordinate events so that things
happen
They are good at giving reasons why things arent happening
Be objective but what will happen when this virus spreads to the slums and shanty towns around the world where social distancing is impossible and medical care limited
So a story for these lockdown days Any one old enough may remember a 1980s comedy program called Not the Nine OrsquoClock News This was in days when comedy didnt have to be as politically correct as it does today One sketch involved a police constable played by Mel Smith PC Savage who kept arresting the same person on a variety of charges He was told that walking on the cracks in the pavement and also coughing without due care and attention were not an offence but who would have thought that 40 years later it would be
And very well done to all our volunteers you are doing a truly great job
Alan Briggs
Page 6
As I write this just before Easter
weekend we have been in ldquolockdownrdquo
for three weeks We are lucky in that
we have a lovely house and family
nearby to leave food on our doorstep
every now and again We arranged a
Tesco order two weeks ago the first
delivery slot is 5 weeks later Our
freezers are always stocked to busting
so this is an excellent opportunity to
rationalise the situation by eating all
the contents Obviously Head office
and I discussed matters as we went into
lockdown we have always worked
together and have never really been
separated for the best part of 40 years
so the chance is that we shall not fall
out due to close contact Of course
Managements ability to organise and
my sunny all-forgiving personality
will see us through Our only problem
is accepting that we are ldquofrail elderlyrdquo
not to leave the premises with
neighbours offering to get our shopping
and prescriptions
We decided to turn the situation
to our advantage Firstly on dull or wet
days I would blitz my study When we
moved in two years ago I just filled all
the cupboards at random with no
sense of order and I am happy to say
that a few wet days have ensured that
the study is mostly sorted out
Secondly we would get the
garden into shape The beds were solid
rock-hard clay and the only way I have
found to deal with the clay is to use my
6ft massive metal digging bar throw it
in and wiggle it about to loosen the
clay Then I use my multipronged
twist cultivator (you should see my
muscles now) to break the clay up
further Next comes the metal rake
used with the shaft vertical and the
metal work horizontal to break the
clay up even more Then the ground
is raked with the metal rake followed
by a leaf rake all the time bashing the
clay to turn it to something
approaching a tilth Then dig in a
mixture of peat farmyard manure and
topsoil and re-define the lawn edges
with a spade followed by an edging
tool Now and again there would be a
half-day delay while I dug out the
massive lumps of concrete kerbstone
lengths of brick wall etc using ropes
to drag the concrete lumps out of the
ground
Matters have been complicated
because the garden waste collections
(brown bin) have been cancelled as
the men had to be moved onto
ordinary waste and recycling and
disaster the recycling centre (tip) just
up the road has been closed
Similarly our local garden centre
300 yards away is also out of bounds
Fortunately good plants are available
online so I shall be able to stock the
garden
I had always thought that our
new garden was small but having
spent three weeks as above I now
think it is enormous
Thirdly our wonderful new
double garage is racked out full of all
my ldquostuffrdquo moved without sorting
from the barns at The Old House
That will all be ldquorationalised ldquo after
the garden is finished It shouldnt take
more than a month or more Oh and
then there is my store facility in
Belbroughton
Fourthly I have several
photobook projects to start using
colour slides from my youth ancient
pre-war photos of my family and
photos of our family since the 50s I
have long thought that old albums and
camera cards will be pretty useless in
50 years time but these photobooks
one of each book for each of our
children will be sitting on their
bookshelves for them to show their
grandchildren
So there is plenty to keep us
busy Management is running the
house the kitchen and the laundry
organising her cupboards and sorting
out boxes from the loft not seen since
we moved She communicates with the
family through her Ipad and they have
discovered ZOOM a computer
platform which enables half a dozen or
more people to be on the same site
chatting or playing Charades All in all
we are well placed to deal with the
situation not like the poor folk in tower
blocks or living with abusers We often
think fondly of all our patients and
friends in Norfolk and we miss you all
Stay safe
We worry for our children and
grandchildren some exposed to
potential financial disaster and we will
do all we can to help them
Look after yourselves and keep in
touch
All good wishes Ian Nisbet
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The Poplars Thetford Road Northwold Thetford IP26 5LW
01366 728342 (option 2)
WHAT DID THE DOCTOR THINK LAST MONTH
Page 7
PC Repair and Care 01842 810853 Mobile PC Service Desktop Laptop Ipad amp Mobile Phone Setups
Hardware Installations
Virus Checks amp Removal Internet Security
Internet Connections Repairs amp Upgrades
Training Sessions Program installations
Georgina Sims
MARK ROBERTS Plumbing amp Heating
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BathroomsShowers bull Water Softeners
ALL WORK amp MATERIALS GUARANTEED REFERENCES AVAILABLE
Telephone 01366 727344 Mobile 07887 646587
The Co-Responder team at RAF
Marham have taken delivery of two
Double Staffed Ambulances at the
base to enable them to assist the East
of England Ambulance Trust The
Trust approached Military Co-
Response Schemes to support the
NHS with the current increase in
demand from COVID 19 and have
now supplied four of the Double
Staffed Ambulances to Military Co-
Response teams across the region
RAF Marhamrsquos Co-Responder
scheme has been assisting the East of
England Ambulance Trust for 19
years and during this time the team
has seen considerable change and
expansion both in size and with the
skills used whilst deployed Prior to
the team receiving the Double Staffed
Ambulances which they will run
alongside their Rapid Response Car
they received intensive additional
training in airway management
enhanced clinical equipment such as
the Corpuls (ECG monitoring) and
driver training The latest expansion to
support this period of national crisis
will enable the RAF Marham Co-
Responders to attend emergency calls
assess patients and transport them to
hospital
The RAF Marham team consists of
around 15 personnel with considerable
experience from a few months to 15
years supporting the East of England
Ambulance Trust on the front line
They have a variety of lsquodayrsquo jobs at
the base from Supply Logistics RAF
Regiment and Police Ground and
Air technicians and IT staff The
longest serving member of the team
has seen it morph from a small team
with a small car that responded to a
select range of life-threatening calls
and cardiac arrests to today where
they now have the ability to respond
to all types of emergency calls
RAF Marham Station Commander
Group Captain James Beck said ldquo I
am very proud of what the team have
done to support the NHS over the
past two decades and this latest
expansion with the new training and
provision of two ambulances proves
how valuable our volunteers are and
continue to be to our local
communityrdquo
Alex Laurent Community Response
Manager Cambridgeshire and Military
Co-Response Lead with EEAST said
ldquoThe RAF Co-Responders are a vital
asset to the East of England
Ambulance Service providing vital
support manning Double Staffed
Ambulances and their Rapid Response
Vehicles during this COVID-19
pandemic
ldquoThe support they bring to the
communities is outstanding as they all
promote excellent patient care The
Trust are really proud to have the RAF
Co-Responders on board during this
challenging timerdquo
RAF MARHAM CO-RESPONDERS TAKE DELIVERY OF TWO DOUBLE STAFFED AMBULANCES
Page 8
Those of you who know David amp I are aware we both have quite serious underlying medical conditions this puts us in the at risk category
Not wanting to put our staff at risk trying to hold the fort for us we have taken the decision to close the pub with immediate effect
Once all of this is over well be back as they say
We will let you know when we can open again although it looks like it may be some time We will do our best to keep you informed of any developments if you could spread the word that would be helpful
Many thanks for your support over our first 8 months Keep Safe
Janice amp David xx
The editors of the village magazines are striving manfully to keep the publications appearing albeit some of them are only on line at present The lockdown has deprived them of a lot of their usual copy (minutes of parish meetings etc) so they have asked for any additional material we contributors could offer
My main article this month was a bit sombre and contained no jokes at all so there follows a joke a few bits and pieces that may be of interest to you especially the blokes and then some more jokes
A young couple was discussing what ldquoturned them onrdquo He insisted that it was when she wore her leather coat ndash he got really aroused rapid pulse fast breathing and so on She wanted to know why Was it because it was short and showed her legs NO was it because the colour matched her hair NO was it because it made her eyes look good NO This went on for a few minutes before she gave up and the answer came ldquoIts because it makes you smell like a new carrdquo
I usually read the days news online at 4am (Dont ask) and this morning I read about a bloke who had found a Ford Popular buried in his
garden (I thought I had problems with blocks of concrete) This reminded me of my first car which was a pound12 Ford Popular and an article I had written some years ago about the cars I had owned I think it would stand repeating
I started in general practice on 1st January 1970 I joined a three doctor practice in Pound Hill Crawley and bought a house in Copthorne between Crawley and East Grinstead In those days there were no photocopiers no computers no electronic calculators and colour TV was just arriving with only three channels Termination of pregnancy was illegal Car radios were screwed into the dashboard and the wing had to be drilled for the ariel The first tape systems in cars needed an extra player under the dash and each tape was the size of half a house-brick Mobile phones were 20 years away I changed cars quite regularly ndash Ford Popular (sit up and beg) pound12 Hillman Minx with 3 gear column change which was very floppy pound35 Vauxhall Victor old style pound45 ndash this took us all around Scotland then the MOT was introduced and the man was very rude about my lovely car ndash something about the bottom being about to fall out of it ndash and
demanded that I took it away as it was spoiling his premises Next came a new look (swept down rear wings) Victor pound95 This was a really modern comfortable car which I loved and in which I took my Institute of Advanced Motorists advanced driving test ndash failed first time through not using the horn enough on bends I was devastated but passed next time Then son Calum came along and he had a lot of paraphernalia such as the cardboard box and wheels type pushchair and I bought a Morris Oxford traveller (566 DGT) for pound175 This amount of money was way beyond my cash capacity so it was bought on hire purchase at pound7-10-00 a month (even that amount was difficult to find) I treasured that car polished it weekly and travelled thousands of miles We travelled to Spain for a holiday my father and mother travelling behind in his new Cortina 1600E My shiny car was already many years old and the tired suspension made light of all the bumpy roads (no motorways in France in those days - only signs saying ldquoChausee deformee) but my father was having a terrible time The suspension on his 1600E was really hard (a sports model) and he could not travel at more than 40mph without bouncing off the road or hitting his head on the roof so he begged me to slow down The journey back was interesting the clutch master cylinder started to leak in Spain at the beginning of the journey home In those days car parts for British cars were not readily available on the continent so I bought clutch fluid and had to jump out and refill the reservoir after every 5 depressions Having arrived home the new seal was fitted within minutes
My local garage in Copthorne was a Fiat agency My next car was a chocolate brown Fiat 125 Special (pound220 - one up from the Fiat 124 workhorse later replaced by the Lada) It really needed driving hard the engine was sporty and the car travelled much too fast For months it suffered from a ldquosnatchingrdquo suggesting a carburettor or high tension lead problem We spent ages looking for the trouble until one night I was under the bonnet at night and saw one of the high tension leads shorting across onto the
The Crown Inn
30 High Street
Northwold
IP26 5LA
WHAT DID THE DOCTOR THINK LAST MONTH SUPPLEMENTARY ARTICLE
Page 9
really well However about once a fortnight there would be a massive explosion under the bonnet and the corrugated rubber pipe taking air into the engine would be shredded Totally undeterred I bought some spare pipes and replaced them when necessary
Note I sold that car in 1978 and moved on to Volvos Peugeots and Renault Espaces ndash I currently own my eighth Espace which is now 10 years old The car and I are in competition to see who lives the longer
An old snake went to see his doctor because his vision was failing The doctor fitted him with spectacles and the snake returned two weeks later asking to be treated for profound depression as he had just discovered that he had been living with a garden hose for two years
A young girl was doing her homework and had to explain the difference between anger and exasperation She asked her father to help he told her that it was all a matter of degree and arranged a demonstration He picked up the telephone and rang a random number To the man who answered the phone he said ldquoIs Melvin thererdquo The man answered ldquoThere is no-one here called Melvin You really should learn to look up numbers before you dialrdquo The man said to his daughter ldquoSee the man was not happy with my call ndash we annoyed himrdquo He then rang the number again ldquoIs Melvin thererdquo ldquoNow look hererdquo came the heated reply ldquoYou just called this number and I told you that there is no Melvin here DO NOT TROUBLE ME AGAINrdquo The receiver slammed down The father turned to his daughter and said ldquoThat was anger Now I shall show you what
exasperation meansrdquo He dialled the same number again and when the man answered shouting and angry the father asked quietly and calmly ldquoHello this is Melvin Have there been any calls for merdquo
Finally I might have given the impression in the main article that Deannie and I are coping well with the lockdown Thinking about it that may not be quite true as we have taken to talking to our house equipment asking them what they think of the current situationWe had a nice chat with the microwave and the toaster and we all agreed that the situation was very serious However we didnt mention anything to the washing machine as she always put a different spin on everything The fridge when approached was cold and distant and all the kitchen sink would say was that everything was going down the drain The iron took a different view being of the opinion that matters were not that pressing at present The vacuum cleaner was most unsympathetic telling us to ldquojust suck it uprdquo However the pedestal fan was more sympathetic feeling that the matter would soon blow over The WC looked a bit flushed when we spoke to it but did not express an opinion However the door knob told us firmly to ldquoget a griprdquo The front door told us we were unhinged and the curtains told us to pull ourselves together Altogether we wished we had not discussed matters with them because they just left us confused and miserable
Ah well I hope that was all of interest Please look after yourselves
Best wishes and fond memories to you all
Ian Nisbet
rear bulkhead the problem was easily solved and I was up to max speed again
A friend of mine was an estate agent In 1970 we would drink together and could only afford about half a pint each Over the next couple of years his business took off and he took to selling off his Volvo estates after 3 years So my next car was his Volvo 145S estate (BPO995G) a really solid piece of kit My favourite bit was the rear windscreen wiper the first I had ever owned On reflection the car was very noisy and not at all nippy the inside was all black rubber but there was plenty of room and when it rained I could wash and wipe the rear window from the dashboard Having bought an ancient caravan I fitted a towbar to this Volvo and we headed off to France on Townsend Thoresen my father and mother following in the Cortina 1600E and a newer caravan Half way through France a clattering noise started at the rear of my car so I stopped to investigate The towbar had come loose Happily my father never travelled without most of his tools so we could put matters right When we arrived at the caravan site a terminal post on my car battery broke and a new battery cost me pound40 (1974) and used up my entire spending money for the fortnight
Three years later I bought my friends next Volvo 145 estate (DPO 952L) This was an interesting car with a petrol injection engine and a strange computer between the driver and the engine Foot on accelerator hang around a bit and then the car would move Sometimes unnerving at road junctions I had this car converted to LPG (an enormous gas tank behind the rear seats) and it went
REPORT FROM 16TH MARCH TO 3RD APRIL 2020
Covid update
All meetings suspended
Playground shut
Volunteer group put into place
Covid-19 leaflets printed and put in to every home in Northwold
Volunteer group registered with NCC and Breckland District Council central hubs
Grant of pound1000 applied for from the Norfolk Community Foundation ndash Safeguarding vulnerable Persons policy put in place as part of the conditions of obtaining this grant
Other Business
Riverside potholes - Highways agreed to deliver free of charge finings for Riverside potholes
Roundabout in playground repaired and painted
Speeding on Whittington Hill ndash Norfolk PNN agreed to upgrade the area to RED and will enforce as soon as they possibly can
Methwold Road A134 junction the following email was sent to Cllr Ryves from Andrew Wallace ndash Highways Engineer on the 30th March 2020
ldquoI am happy to meet the parish in the future to discuss this site as I have done previously I am afraid that little has changed since we last met
The details of accidents that you
kindly sent me are not officially recorded unless the police have been involved and these are the only records we use to determine the status of the highway in regards to lsquoaccident blackspotsrsquo Below is a statement from our Network Safety team which I hope will go some way to re-assuring the parish we are doing something to alleviate their concerns The implementation date has gone back due to the present situation but as soon as we are up and running fully again I can give you an implementation date
The junction has long been a source of local concern and has been an accident cluster site in the past We have looked at the site in the past and provided red central hatching side road triggered VAS warning signs and improved visibility as far as is possible within the site constraints This does seem to have had a positive effect with an improved personal injury accident record of 2 slight injury accidents occurring in the last 3 years
We have recently carried out a Route Safety Study for the whole of A134 This has recommended a new 50mph speed limit on A134 through Northwold and should be implemented around MarchApril 2020 The new lower speed should further improve safety at the junctionrdquo
OUTSTANDING MATTERS FROM MEETING ON 5TH MARCH 2020
I had to put a lot on hold during the past month but I will get these sorted asap and report back on the April update if there is any news
Planning Updates in Brief
2000169F The Old Bell 2 Whittington Hill Whittington dated 7th February 2020
Proposed conversion of outbuilding to form a single dwelling
Planning approved 3132020
2000334F 7 West End Barns West End Northwold dated 4th March 2020
REMOVAL OR VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 1 AND 5 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 192155F Variation or removal of conditions 256 and 8 of planning permission 101380EXF (Extension of time for the implementation of a planning permission reference 0702109F) Construction of dwelling and garage at 7 West End Barns West end Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask this notice has been put
out to local residents that could be
affected by this change and have they
had a chance to respond Nothing back
from planning however this may be
down to the current emergency
situation
Page 10
MEGAN OLIVIA BEAUTY SALON Small tranquil salon located in
the peaceful village of Northwold
Offering a range of beauty treatments including massages facials manicures pedicures and waxing
Find us on Facebook for more details amp special offers Following recent UK Government guidelines I am hoping to
re-open from Saturday 4th July
13 Church Lane Northwold 07960173171
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
MARCH 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
Page 11
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AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The following payments were author -
ised wc 30th March by email - The cheques were signed by Cllrs C Anderson and R Crisp
Balance for March 2020 pound2043393 Minus the following direct debits Haven street lighting pound9307 Haven street lighting pound450 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound12167 Plus the following receipts Lottery Grant for car park pound1000000 Total Income pound1000000 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound3031226 Cheques Description Total 2305 Salary and padded envelopes pound27572 2306 NALC subscription pound24746 2307 SPC Printers - Covid leaflets pound2500 2308 FLP Outdoor play solutions - repairs to roundabout pound209787 2309 SALC Payroll services pound5400 2310 TTSR Grass cutting and tree surgery works pound275400 2311 BCKLWN Dog Bin Collection pound73882 2312 Paper and inks for printer pound7733 2313 Weeting PC - litterpicks and hiviz vests x 12 pound2000 Total Cheques paid pound629020 Balance in Community Account April 2020 pound2402206 Bank Statement Balance as of 22320 pound3031226 Unpresented cheques todate pound629020 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound2402206
Page 12
connection seems reliable and the
format seems to work If you havenrsquot
expressed you views and would like to
make a case for streaming from St
Maryrsquos please let me know
Finally a reflection by Henri
Nouwen on Spiritual Discipline
The spiritual life is a gift It is a gift of
the Holy Spirit who lifts us up into the
kingdom of Godrsquos love But to say that
being lifted up into the kingdom of
love is a divine gift does not mean that
we wait passively until the gift is
offered to us Jesus tells us to set our
hearts on the kingdom Setting our
hearts on something involves not only
serious aspiration but also strong
determination A spiritual life requires
human effort The forces that keep
pulling us back into a worry-filled life
are not easy to overcome Here we
touch the question of the other side of
Gently Reaching Into the Minds
Souls and Hearts Of Everyone
Easter VII 24th May 2020
Given that my sermon this week
centres on prayer let me share this
small slice of humour You may have
encountered it before but itrsquos new to
me
Senility Prayer
God grant me the senility to forget the
people I never liked anyway the good
fortune to run into the ones I do and
the eyesight to tell the difference
I guess wersquoll have to wait for some
time to have that the lsquogood fortunersquo to
lsquorun intorsquo friends Perhaps by then our
eyesight might not be what it washellip
Booking In
I received an email this week from an
old uni friend in Australia Oz is
lsquounlockingrsquo a bit quicker than here in
Blighty ndash unsurprising given how
fortunate they are to have had so few
cases of the virus and less that 100
deaths She asked me if our services
have resumed yet before revealing
how things are working Downunder
Apparently they are opening for
services but congregations are
limited to a maximum of 10 You
have to phone the priest to book your
slot in the pews A novel ideahellip She
said she hadnrsquot got around to it yet
No newshellip
The C of E remains silent as to if
when Church services can resume
The feedback Irsquove had from many of
you re the Zoom Eucharists would
indicate that the majority are happy
for them to continue from my living
room as in most cases the internet
lsquoTOTS amp Corsquo Parents amp Children Group
Usually meet every Friday (during term time)
between 1000 am - 1200 pm at Northwold Village Hall
Temporarily suspended due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Yoursquoll receive a warm welcome plus a drink amp healthy
snack for your little one
Please support your local parent baby and toddler group
First session is free then just pound2 after that
We require a volunteer to organise the sessions
Please contact Steve Stark Village Hall Trustee 727855
News from the Pews in Grimshoe Benefice PASTORAL LETTER FROM THE RECTOR
Page 13
discipleship The practice of spiritual
discipline makes us more sensitive to
the small gentle voice of God The
prophet Elijah did not encounter God
in the mighty wind or in the
earthquake or in the fire but in the
small voicehellip
Through a spiritual discipline we
prevent the world from filling our
lives to such an extent that there is no
place to listen A spiritual discipline
sets us free to pray or to say it better
allows the Spirit of God to pray in us
From Henri Nouwen Circles of Love
Every blessing
Rev Joan Horan Rector
Grimshoe Benefice
(inc St Andrews Northwold)
To join in a Zoom video service
please contact Christine Parker on
01842 827152 or email
grimshoebeneficeofficegmailcom
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Long term short term or holiday cover
Trustworthy experienced
caring and reliable
British Grooms Association member amp
Intermediate Certificate BHS Stage 1
NVQ Horse and Yard Safety Equine
Health (Moreton Morrell College)
References available
Contact Holly on 07731395142 or
hollyweb92gmailcom
PIANO LESSONS Inspiring piano teacher with over 20
yearsrsquo teaching experience available
to visit your home Gave up years
ago Reignite your passion for
music Learn to play your favourite
song Specialist in classic jazz and
(good) pop music All abilities
welcome
Available weekdays 9am ndash 3pm
Free initial visitconsultation
Contact Josh Daniels 07540 556195
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
SUSPENSION OF MEETINGS
As a result of advice received regarding the current outbreak of coronavirus all Northwold and Whittington Parish Council meetings have been suspended until
further notice
The clerk in consultation with the chairman has been delegated powers to maintain the essential functions of the Council
Any urgent issues which require councillorsrsquo comment or agreement will be
carried out electronically and recorded
Instead of Minutes of Meetings a monthly statement of activity will be published on the Northwold amp Whittington Parish Council website
(httpsnorthwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk) and posted on the Parish Council Notice Boards
During the period of suspension residents who wish to contact the Parish
Council should email the Clerk at clerknandwpcuk
Cliff Anderson Chairman
Page 14
Vat claim put in for year ending
March 2020 pound254770
New Community Car Park in
School Lane - Cllr Anderson
contacted the owners of the
property next door to the proposed
car park regarding the visibility
splay - asking that they begin the
process of contacting their
solicitor as it will be necessary for
this restriction to be written into
the deeds of their property
Audit figures completed sent by e-
mail to the internal auditor ndash
(advice received from SLCC is
that this could be carried out via
email) These have now been
signed off by the auditor ready for
signing off by the Chairman when
we can all meet again
Planning Updates in Brief
2000334F 7 West End Barns West
End Northwold dated 4th March
2020
REMOVAL OR VARIATION OF
CONDITIONS 1 AND 5 OF
PLANNING PERMISSION
192155F
Variation or removal of conditions
256 and 8 of planning permission
101380EXF (Extension of time for
the implementation of a planning
permission reference 0702109F)
Construction of dwelling and garage at
7 West End Barns West end
Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask if this notice has been put
out to local residents that could be
affected by this change and have they
had a chance to respond
Nothing back from planning however
this may be down to the current
situation
REPORT FROM MONDAY 5TH
APRIL TO FRIDAY 1ST MAY 2020
Covid update
Norfolk Foundation Grant paid
into Parish Account and pound500 was
paid into Cllr Sylvesterrsquos account
for Volunteer expenses and needs
(Weeting Parish Council agreed
to arrange a BACS payment out of
their account upon receipt of a
cheque for pound500 being paid by
Northwold to Weeting)
Other Business
Concern was raised over possible
gatherings of more than one
family on the playing field it was
agreed not to carry out any action
and to monitor the situation for
the time being
Councillor Raynor carried out the
repairs on the old telephone box
and it is now ready for the
necessary works to be carried out
to turn it into a small library once
restrictions have been lifted
Water coming off the A134 into
Methwold Road ndash drains blocked
ndash Reported on line to Highways
Two pull in places off the A134
into Church Lane by Bull Dog
Barnes ndash pot holes need filling ndash
Reported online with Highways
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
APRIL 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
01366 328879
Page 15
Payments agreed for April invoices Northwold Payments Agreed wc AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Balance for April 2020 pound2402206 Minus the following direct debits Havenpower pound11377 Havenpower pound485 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound14272 Plus the following receipts Norfolk Community Foundation Covid 19 grant pound100000 Precept pound2010284 Total Income pound2110284 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound4498218 Cheques Description Total 2312 Cancelled cheque to viking Stationary -pound7733 2314 Weeting Parish Council - Payment for use
of online banking for Bacs payment to Cllr Sylvester for volunteer group expenses pound50000
2315 Clerks salary and expenses pound37759 2316 HMRC PAYE pound21980 2314 CAS Ltd - Parish Insurance pound81053 Total Cheques paid pound183059 Balance in Community Account May 2020 pound4315159 Bank reconciliation for April Bank Statement Balance as of 2042020 pound4698384 Unpresented cheques to date pound383225 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound4315159 Coronavirus Spend from Grant ring-fenced for volunteer expenses Total awarded pound100000 Payment made to Cllr R Silvester pound50000 Balance pound50000 pound10000 ring-fenced for Community Car Park
EXPERIENCED GARDENER
WITH EXCELLENT REFERENCES
AVAILABLE FOR WORK
REASONABLE HOURLY RATES
Telephone James on
01366 - 328895
Page 16
intention of turning them into photobooks for the kids to keep So all in all I shall be OK with lockdown until Christmas Then of course all the colour slides from the 60s and 70s need sorting out scanning and turning into books
Since we have lived here I have gone to Morrisons supermarket in January and February They sell the most amazing perennial plants which I take home and ldquobring onrdquo ready to plant in the Spring This year I bought Armeria Knautia Erysimum Linaria Coreopsis Campanula Cymbalaria Cistus Lychnis Hesperis and some Berberis and Viburnum They were all really inexpensive and we are already enjoying a profusion of colour Online sources have provided dry root plants such as Dahlia Dicentra Red Hot Poker and Echinacia and lots of climbers to cover all my new trellis work I have spent day after day in the garden for the last seven weeks and it is amazing how friendly the birds have become Of course the robin sits on my spade or wheelbarrow but I now have pigeons collared doves magpies and blackbirds all in amongst my feet The blackbirds spend all day digging in my newly worked tilth of soil digging a big hole in their search for worms and scattering the soil all over the patio All this while I am working four feet away planting all my new heathers etc for them to dig up The blackbirds ndash mother father and more recently half a dozen offspring ndash all work diligently chucking soil about and grinning at me I am sure that if they had two fingers gestures would be
made The big birds fight for the birdbath So far the female pigeon is winning ndash she just sits in it for long periods of time and the others fly around more and more irritable because they want a drink or a bath
Happily we have no Bluebells or (after an initial skirmish with some infested top soil) Bindweed However my beautiful new lawn has become infested with coarse grasses mostly couch and the current an is to replace it in the autumn Bluebells are easier to get rid of
Unless anything dramatic happens next months article will deal with how much all the plants have grown Also I may be able to tell you what I have found in the garage during the clear out
A bachelor uses the same pub every night On most evenings a beautiful girl would come in and drink alone After a week he made his move but despite his best efforts he could make no progress with her She would not even accept a drink Eventually he asked her ldquoWhy wont you come home with merdquo The girl replied ldquoWell this may seem odd in this day and age but I am saving myself and keeping pure until I meet the man I loverdquo ldquoWowrdquo said the bachelor ldquoThat must be rather difficultrdquo ldquoOh I dont mind too muchrdquo she replied ldquoBut my husband is quite upsetrdquo
A man was walking along a beach in California when he discovered an old brass lamp He rubbed it and an irascible genie appeared ldquoThis is the fourth time this month and I am fed up granting wishes so you can only have one wishrdquo The man replied ldquoWell I have always wanted to go to Hawaii but I am scared of flying and I get very seasick Could you build me a bridge so I can drive thererdquo The genie is not impressed ldquoThe wishes you people come up with This idea is ridiculous How would the supports reach the bottom of the Pacific How much concrete How much steel No think of another wishrdquo ldquoOKrdquo says the man ldquoHerersquos another wish I have been married and divorced four times My wives always said that I am uncaring and insensitive So my wish is that I could understand women know how they feel inside and what they are thinking when they give me
WHAT DID THE DOCTOR THINK THIS MONTH
Well we are still here not having left the house and garden for seven weeks We are mightily blessed to have the garden and for most of the time stunning weather so life has been OK At the beginning of the lock down which for us could last for months as we are categorised as old and frail I said to Deannie that I would need several projects to keep me sane On good days I would work on the garden much of which still required rescuing from the rock hard clay which formed the potential flower beds On cold days I would sort out my study having tipped everything into the room and the cupboards when we moved life in the room had not moved on and a serious sort out was required Talking of a serious sort out leads me to the third project - the garage We have a large double garage and before we moved we racked it all out with four 20ft rows of four tiers high racking and when we moved everything got stashed higgledy-piggledy into the garage much to the amusement and derision of all our friends and relatives Little has changed and I have been receiving a lot of ldquostickrdquo from anyone who dares to express an opinion Management has been extremely tolerant probably because she is totally overwhelmed whenever she attempts to enter the garage and cannot get beyond the door I have told her that all she needs to do is tie a rope to the door and the other to her waist thus ensuring that she will always escape ndash this works well for me but she does not seem impressed by the idea The fourth project concerns sorting out photos many of which go back to the early 1930s (some into the 1800s) with the
Page 17
the silent treatment know what they are crying and what they really want when they say lsquonothingrsquo Above all I want to be able to make them truly happyrdquo
The genie thinks for a while and then asks ldquoHow many lanes should the bridge have two or fourrdquo
Best wishes to you all Ian Nisbet
DOWN MEMORY LANE Why General Practice
Dr Ian Nisbet I have wanted to be a GP since the age of four In the 1940s when my two uncles were single-handed dispensing GPs in Halifax and Stainland in Yorkshire I was fascinated by the smell of Vitamin B in the dispensary the consulting rooms in the house and the conversations over the meal table which demonstrated the two doctors profound devotion to their patients Their wives were the sole receptionists and only they would answer the telephone which was mounted on the wall at eye level The box was mahogany and the fittings were all brass There was a crank handle to contact the operator The brass mouthpiece was permanently fixed to the box and the brass earpiece was removed from the box to take the call My aunts would put out my uncles clothes every day matching the shirts suits cufflinks and shoes to save the doctor being troubled by mundane matters Assisted by the maid the cleaner and the gardener (the chauffeur had been dismissed when the NHS started in 1948 and the doctors incomes although lower became regular The remaining staff gradually disappeared over the next few years) the wives would run their enormous houses with military precision The houses which were quite similar had long tiled corridors ideal for pushing my Dinky lorries and buses around and I must have travelled miles on my knees the aunts were horrified by how black my knees became The two GPs would take me out on their visits around the towns and the Yorkshire Moors They had Rover cars which improved as new models became available leading up to the Rover 90 100 and 110 great luxury I was always made most welcome by the patients who plied me with
lemonade and cakes a great treat when many groceries were still on ration and fired me up with enthusiasm to be a GP Only later did I learn of the enormous stress the doctors were under with a 247 commitment to their patients and many night visits of which I as a child was unaware Many treatments were as yet uninvented sulphonamides were quite new and Penicillin was in its infancy The uncles would often have to watch patients die with nothing except compassion to offer them Crisis and Lysis were still very much in vogue Uncle David used to have a couple of ldquocoping strategiesrdquo In Winter when he could cope no longer with the stress he would drive to Scotch Corner on the A1 and sit there for an hour or two In the Summer he would drive to the seaside hire a small motor boat and drive it out to sea until he ran out of petrol Then he would sit there and wait to be rescued I could never understand the boat scenario at the time but I was often reminded of it after I had moved to Feltwell and frequently became overwhelmed by the day and night workload I only have one unhappy memory of those times One of the aunts laid the table with thin round cork mats to protect the surface My enquiring mind made me wonder whether or not the mat could be folded in two Of course I tried it and it broke My father who was of a Victorian disposition with regard to my upbringing was singularly displeased and I remember the episode well The single-minded ambition to be a GP made all my school decisions about which subjects to take very easy I went to Birkenhead School something of an academic pressure cooker with seven day a week commitments and went to The London Hospital to study Medicine starting a couple of months before my 18th birthday I qualified when I was just over 22 years old and started my ldquoHouse jobsrdquo at The London Hospital (Orthopaedics) followed by General Medicine and a senior house officer position in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the old Redhill General Hospital The house jobs were extremely hard work Basically at Redhill I was on call 24 hours a day seven days a week with only half a day off each month all for
pound78 per month It was absolutely exhausting and I felt nauseous with tiredness a lot of the time I had my own room on the ward with a bed in it I remember being grateful if I managed to have more than an hours uninterrupted sleep The experience gained was phenomenal Todays young hospital doctors with their 48 hours per week in shifts must have great problems gaining the sort of experience which has stood me in such good stead Abiding memories from those days involve glass syringes There were no disposable plastic syringes The glass plunger was ground to make it rough so that it would have friction with the barrel of the syringe We would put some vaseline on it to make it watertight Often while pulling on the barrel to extract the blood from a vein the whole thing would go loose the plunger would fall out of the barrel and the floor would be covered in blood Angry patient and embarrassed doctor I have previously written about boiling patients urine as part of the testing procedure ndash warm it gently over the Bunsen burner go too far and an air bubble will form in the test tube explode and blow the entire contents of the test tube over the bench I have vivid memories from my Gynaecology job A middle-aged Canadian lady ended up on my ward She had uterine fibroids and had been bleeding profusely before collapsing She was admitted with a Haemoglobin of about 20 (it should be at least 85) and was in imminent danger of death Normally we would transfuse her with blood get her stable and perform an hysterectomy The problem was ndash she was a Jehovahs Witness and refused point blank to have a transfusion I told her she would almost certainly die without treatment and she said ldquoOK if that is Gods willrdquo I rang her husband in Canada and he said the same Thoroughly rattled I rang the Medical Protection Society who told me that I should leave her alone having asked her to sign a disclaimer form She signed and I waited for her to die However the bleeding stopped her Haemoglobin started to rise and against all the odds she survived We must draw our own conclusions I bought a house in Copthorne and started in general practice in Pound Hill Crawley when I was just over 24 years old [End]
Swaffham Norfolk PE37 8HT
LOCAL BUS SERVICES There are more buses than those listed - check with the driver visit wwwcoachservicesltdcom wwwtravelineinfo or contact the following-
Coach Services 01842 821509 Travel Line 08712 002233
-------------------------------------------------------------------------Due to the COVID-19 pandemic starting on March 30th until further notice Coach Services will only be operating Monday to Friday
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NORTHWOLDWHITTINGTON - THETFORD (Coach Services - CS40)
NO RETURN SERVICE AVAILABLE DURING COVID-19 REDUCED SERVICE PERIOD
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THETFORD - NORTHWOLD WHITTINGTON ndash KINGrsquoS LYNN (Coach Services - CS40)
MONDAY ndash FRIDAY ONLY DURING COVID-19 REDUCED SERVICE PERIOD
Northwold Pick up point Tile CentreMethodist Chapel 1011 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Whittington Pick up point Norman Drive (A134) 1015 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Arrives Kingrsquos Lynn bus station Stand H 1055 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Departs Kingrsquos Lynn bus station Stand H 1330 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Whittington Drop Off point Norman Drive (A134) 1405 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Northwold Drop Off point Tile CentreMethodist Chapel 1409 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Brandon Drop Off point High St adj ALDI 1442 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Arrives Thetford Bus Interchange Stand D 1510 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
NO RETURN FROM THETFORD DURING COVID-19 REDUCED SERVICE PERIOD
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE NOTE New legislation came into force in January 2020 regarding bus services mostly for market day services regarding PSV Accessibility Regulations (disabled access) THIS HAS RESULTED IN THE FOLLOWING SERVICE CANCELLATIONS-
There is NO extra bus lsquoNo 12rsquo on Tuesdays mdash Kingrsquos Lynn Market Day
EAGLES COACHES ldquoDOWNHAM MARKET DAYrdquo SERVICE HAS ALSO BEEN CANCELLED
FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION PLEASE RING COACH SERVICES OR CHECK WEBSITE
Page 18
Saturday 13th June 2020
CANCELLED
Its with great sadness that the Norman PTFA Officers have had to take the decision to cancel this years
Carnival due to the current health situation Our main priority is everyones wellbeing so please stay safe and
well and our fantastic village Carnival will be back with a bang in 2021
The Norman PTFA
WASTE BIN and RECYCLING COLLECTION DATES
Due to COVID-19 there have been changes to bin collections Were unable to collect food waste Please
continue to place any food waste into your black bin which well collect as normal
You can view your scheduled bin collections below
The collection dates for all of the bins
that you have at your home reflect any
collections that are affected by bank
holidays
Please note that collection day
information will only be shown for the
brown bin service if you have paid for
the service
Thursday 11 June 2020 GREEN
Friday 12 June 2020 BROWN
Thursday 18 June 2020 BLACK
Thursday 25 June 2020 GREEN
Friday 26 June 2020 BROWN
Thursday 2 July 2020 BLACK
Your black and green bin collection is
normally THURSDAY
Your brown bin collection is
normally FRIDAY
ldquoI now get out for many more walks now that restrictions are lifted
I like to exercise my owner by
getting them to clean up after merdquo
Please look out for the strategically placed red bins around the village to dispose of your dog waste
Page 19
Page 20
REPORT FROM MONDAY 4TH TO FRIDAY 29TH MAY 2020 Covid 19 actions update
Rent from SSC ndash it was agreed (6
replied to the email) to suspend
the rent due from the Sports and
Social Club during the shutdown
Other Business
Water coming off the A134 into
Methwold Road ndash drains blocked -
Highways have this scheduled for
repair ndash should be completed by
the end of May
Two pull in places off the A134
into Church Lane by Bull Dog
Barnes ndash pot holes need filling ndash
Highways have this scheduled for
repair - should be completed by
the end of May
London bridge ndash update for Cllr
Macmullen - no further progress
with this as it is unlikely
gatherings will be allowed in the
event of a royal death at this time
Neighbourhood Watch ndash update
from Cllr Macmullen ndash this is
limited as two of the Watch
keepers are self-isolating but
keeping in touch with their
residents by phone or Whatrsquos App
or email I am in touch with a lot
of elderly residents by phone
Cllr Anderson filled in the holes
on the Sports Field with topsoil
donated by a resident
Application sent to HM Land
Registry to confirm who owns
the land behind Normandy
Close
Application sent to the bank to
set up internet banking
Cllr Anderson refurbished the
notice board in Hovells Lane
and removed the notice board
opposite the tile centre for the
same treatment
Planning Updates in Brief
2000334F 7 West End Barns
West End Northwold dated 4th
March 2020 REMOVAL OR
VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 1
AND 5 OF PLANNING
PERMISSION 192155F
Variation or removal of conditions
256 and 8 of planning
permission101380EXF (Extension
of time for the implementation of a
planning permission reference
0702109F) Construction of
dwelling and garage at 7 West End
Barns West end Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask if this notice has been
put out to local residents that could
be affected by this change and have
they had a chance to respond There
was no response from planning
Planning approved 22nd May 2020
2000269F SHOP Bulldog Barns 14
Thetford Road Northwold Norfolk
IP26 5LS dated 1st May 2020
Existing cafe on site to return to retail
space erection of temporary building
(occasional guest sleeping
accommodation no kitchenbathroom)
and erection of 2 x new summer
houseretail space
No objections
1801121NMA_1 4 Pinfold Lane
Northwold dated 11th May 2020
Non material amendment to planning
consent 1801121f Proposed side
extension front reception lobbyhall
and attached double garage in 575101
297109 a Conservation Area
3PL20200422F Fen Farm
Oxborough Road Stoke Ferry
PE33 9QH dated 27th April 2020
New wooden log cabin with jetty on
Land Adjacent the River Wissey
Would be used as a rest room shelter
when tending to the adjacent pumping
station(retrospective)
Parish Council object to this
application and letter has been sent to
Breckland Planning Department
DIDLINGTON NURSERIES
Why not visit our walled-in garden Nursery
For all your ornamental amp fruit trees
shrubs perennials and bedding plants
Also compost bark and a large selection of
ornamental pots
Tel (01842) 878288
Est 1962
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
MAY 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings
due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
All decisions made by email will be put on the agenda and minuted when public meetings are allowed
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
Page 21
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Regular fortnightly Solid Fuel deliveries in your area
Competitive prices and a full range of products
ldquoDonrsquot Shiver We Deliverrdquo
Quality top soils and aggregates Bulk bags and Tipper loads from 1 - 20 tonnes
Tel 01842890568 or see us on wwwtaylorssolidfuelscouk
Northwold Payments Agreed May 2020 AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The following payments were authorised wc 4th May by email The cheques were signed by Cllrs C Anderson and RCrisp Balance for April 2020 pound2402206 Minus the following direct debits Havenpower pound11377 Havenpower pound485 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound14272 Plus the following receipts Norfolk Community Foundation Covid 19 grant pound100000 Precept pound2010284 Total Income pound2110284 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound4498218 Cheques Description Total 2312 Cancelled cheque to Viking Stationary -pound7733 2314 Weeting Parish Council - Payment for use of
online banking for Bacs payment to Cllr Silvester for volunteer group expenses pound50000
2315 Clerks salary and expenses pound37759 2316 HMRC PAYE pound21980 2314 CAS Ltd - Parish Insurance pound81053 Total Cheques paid pound183059 Balance in Community Account May 2020 pound4315159 Bank Statement Balance as of 2042020 pound4698384 Unpresented cheques to date pound383225 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound4315159 Coronavirus Spend from Grant ring-fenced for volunteer expenses Total awarded pound100000 Payment made to Cllr R Silvester pound50000 Balance pound50000
decided I did not have covid-19
Then one afternoon I started feeling
strange I happened to be on a zoom
meeting with David Nabarro who
said anyone who felt unwell should
isolate instantly on the spot I went
home early and then the journey
began
In the first days at home I wasnrsquot
sure I had covid-19 Then I damaged
my hands with bleach It had no
smell I assumed it was old and
inactivemdashbut it was just I could not
smell the chlorine The heaviness
and malaise became worse I had a
tightness in the chest and realised it
could be nothing else I was
mortified that I might have infected
the staff I had worked with for over
20 years I imagined their vulnerable
relatives dying and never forgiving
myself My mind was a mess My
condition deteriorated One
afternoon I suddenly developed a
tachycardia tightness in the chest
and felt so unwell I thought I was
dying My mind became foggy I
tried to google fulminating
myocarditis but couldnrsquot navigate
the screen properly There was
nothing to do I thought if this is it
so be it
A few hours later I woke up alive
and the tightness replaced by
extreme fatigue Every day day after
day Sometimes I felt better and
became optimistic after all the
paralytic state had not recurred but
then the next day I felt as though
someone had hit me around the head
with a cricket bat Staff at work
criticised me for not being clear
ldquomake up your mind Are you
getting better or notrdquo I guess they
were frightened too but I really
could not understand what was
happening
The illness went on and on The
symptoms changed it was like an
advent calendar every day there was
a surprise something new A muggy
head acutely painful calf upset
stomach tinnitus pins and needles
aching all over breathlessness
dizziness arthritis in my hands
weird sensation in the skin with
synthetic materials Gentle exercise or
walking made me worsemdashI would
feel absolutely dreadful the next day I
started talking to others I found a
marathon runner who had tried 8 km
in her second week which caused her
to collapse with rigors and sleep for
24 hours I spoke to others
experiencing weird symptoms which
were often discounted by those around
them as anxiety making them doubt
themselves
The internet described recovery times
of about two weeks for people that
had not been hospitalised I had not
had severe disease yet here I was after
four weeks still unwell My doctor
neighbour and GP were concerned I
consulted with friends who were
consultants in infectious diseases by
email and they wondered if I had more
lung involvement than I had
estimated My tenant had friends who
were still ill at four weeks and this
helped a lot
The least helpful comments were from
people who explained to me that I had
post viral fatigue I knew this was
wrong There was a pattern in that
period from two weeks to six weeks
feeling absolutely dreadful during the
day sleep heavily waking with the
bed drenched in sweat getting up with
a blinding headache receding during
the day turning me into a battered
ragdoll in the evening
I joined a Facebook page (Covid-19
Support Group (have ithad it)) full of
people with these stories some from
the UK some from the US People
suffering from the disease but not
believing their symptoms were real
their families thinking the symptoms
were anxiety employers telling people
they had to return to work as the two
weeks for the illness was up And the
posts reflect this ldquoI thought I was
going crazy for not getting better in
their time framerdquo ldquothe doctor said
there is zero reason to believe it lasts
this longrdquo And too people report that
their families do not believe their ever
changing symptoms that it is
psychological it is the stress
Over the weeks I have been touched
COPING WITH COVID-19 A PERSONAL STORY Paul Garner
Page 22
Hope you can join in being thankful
we have no coronavirus in Northwold
Paul is son of Northwold girl at
school with Basil and we have been
friends ever since
Mother Sylvia died some years ago
but David Paulrsquos Dad is still alive
living in Liverpool
Keep safe
Very best wishes Pam Eyles
Paul Garner ldquoFor 7 weeks I have
been through a roller coaster of ill
health extreme emotions and utter
exhaustionrdquo
May 5 2020
Paul Garner professor of infectious
diseases at Liverpool School of
Tropical Medicine discusses his
experience of having covid-19
In mid-March I developed covid-19
For almost seven weeks I have been
through a roller coaster of ill health
extreme emotions and utter
exhaustion Although not hospitalised
it has been frightening and long The
illness ebbs and flows but never goes
away Health professionals
employers partners and people with
the disease need to know that this
illness can last for weeks and the long
tail is not some ldquopost-viral fatigue
syndromerdquomdashit is the disease People
who have a more protracted illness
need help to understand and cope with
the constantly shifting bizarre
symptoms and their unpredictable
course
Early March seems so far away I
watched Boris introduce social
distancing and then shake hands on
national television I talked with
epidemiological colleagues about the
established effects of austerity
increasing mortality in the poor and
how lockdown would worsen this I
advised my 97 year old father to
isolate I said to myself that years of
running and military fitness would
protect me from harm I discounted a
runny nose carefully checked my
temperature every day and examined
the CDCWHO comparison table and
by the people that have quietly
stepped in to help me cope
appropriate unobtrusive timely
Family friends colleagues and
neighbours Our local yoga studiorsquos
motto is ldquoa community building
strength in mind body and heartrdquo
This love and support of gives us a
direction for our future And today the
disease has lifted For the first time I
do not feel awful
The aim of this piece is to get this
message out for some people the
illness goes on for a few weeks
Symptoms come and go are strange
and frightening The exhaustion is
severe real and part of the illness
And we all need support and love
from the community around us
Paul Garner is Professor at the
Liverpool School of Tropical
Medicine He is Director of the Centre
for Evidence Synthesis in Global
Health and Co-ordinating Editor of
the Cochrane Infectious Diseases
Group
Twitter PaulGarnerWoof
Page 23
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Remember how pork used to taste when you still had proper crackling Fancy some handmade sausages with more meat than filling Love thick cut bacon with the rind on that has been dry cured All delivered to your door
Call Rob Simonds on 07940800275 to arrange a delivery
Traditional amp Gluten Free 85 meat sausages
pound12 for 3 packs of 8 sausages
Dry Cure Smoked amp Unsmoked Bacon
pound6 a pack ndash approx 500g
Rolled Shoulder of Pork
pound10 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Pack of 2 pork chops
pound5
Smoked Gammon Joints
pound12 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Native Breed Lamb Boxes available in season Dexter Beef Boxes available upon request
(Taken from Facebook post Editor)
Page 24
TEL 01842 828129
MOB 07791 204492
Local Domestic Oil Boiler Servicing Servicing Standard amp CombiCondenser Boilers
Annual Service with Tank Inspection amp Boiler Commissioning
Breakdowns Maintenance amp Repairs WESTNORFOLKBOILERSERVICESCOUK
We enter modern times with the reigns
of William IV and Queen Victoria and
their successors to the
present day
Next after Thomas Waddington as
Rector was Charles Manners Richard
Norman born in 1799 Through his
mother Lady Elizabeth Norman (neacutee
Manners) who married Richard
Norman of Leatherhead he was a
grand-son of the 4th Duke of Rutland
and nephew of the 5th Duke and a
great grandson of the 4th Duke of
Beaufort His motherrsquos brothers were
the 5th Duke of Rutland and two
generals He received the benefice of
Northwold worth pound740 a year (just
under pound42000 a year nowadays) from
the Bishop of Ely in 1833 The tithes
were commuted to a fixed rent charge
of pound896 (approximately pound47500
today) a few years later In 1845 St
Andrewrsquos Northwold was described as
a ldquolarge handsome fabricrdquo with a
ldquolofty tower (built in 1473) containing
six bells and a good clockrdquo The parish
at that time had 1140 inhabitants The
size of the population has not changed
to any great extent since then
Charles Norman was a bachelor for
the first eight years of his time in
Northwold Then he met and at the
age of 41 married a spinster of 38
called Caroline Amelia Angerstein
whose father John was the owner of a
huge estate round Weeting Hall If
Charles brought aristocratic
connections what did Caroline bring
to the marriage She was a grand-
daughter of John Julius Angerstein
(1735-1823) who came to England in
1750 from St Petersburg where his
German family had been settled He
was a Lloyds under-writer by the
time he was 21 and went on to
become one of the wealthiest men in
England When he died the British
government bought his fabulous art
collection in 1824 for pound58000 (at a
conservative estimate about pound3
million today) and used it as the
nucleus of its new National Gallery
Connoisseurs of early Hollywood
movies may remember the film
Lloyds of London made in 1936
Guy Standing played the pivotal part
of John Julius Angerstein in what
was then a star-studded cast
including C Aubrey Smith
Madeleine Carroll George Sanders
and Tyrone Power
It was John Julius Angerstein who
bought Weeting Hall and established
the family there for more than a
century until Carolinersquos brother
William sold it in 1897 The Rev
Charles Norman died in 1873 in his
74th year Caroline herself died aged
77 in 1879 She lived for a while as a
widow in Brandon Hall which was
also owned by the Angersteins and
did charitable works in Brandon as
well as in Northwold where the
school and the almshouses bear the
family name of Norman
Whittington owes to her the
foundation of its separate church
later the centre of its own
ecclesiastical parish
Charles Norman was Rector for 40
years Charles and Caroline Norman
have their tomb just inside the south
entrance of the churchyard near the
lych gate
During Charles Normanrsquos time ndash in
1852 ndash the church was re-seated a fact
recorded in an inscription on the wall
inside the tower When St Andrewrsquos
underwent other restoration work in
the eighteen fifties and sixties the
restorers appears to have shown more
respect for the character of this ancient
church than many of their
contemporaries showed to churches
elsewhere in England A drainpipe to
the west of the porch bears the date
1857 Inside the church another sign
of those times is the organ erected in
1868 out of funds ldquofrom the Church
Estaterdquo This organ bears a modern
plaque recording the fact that for 42
years of the 20th century Arthur
Barber a local farmer was voluntary
organist The font in front of the tower
dates from 1882 Its elaborately
carved cover suspended from the
Modern Times ndash From Charles
Norman Onwards roof by a chain and
capable of being raised and lowered
was added in 1887
National as opposed to family history
is reflected in the memorial tablet to
Lieutenant William Carter of the 5th
Fusiliers who died in the siege of
Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny of
1857 He was 32 Tombstones and
wall tablets bear witness to the close
attachment of the Carter family to this
church in the 18th and 19th centuries
Victorian Rectors after Charles
Norman were Richard Snowdon Smith
(1873) William Cowper Johnson
(1889) and Claud Cecil Thornton
(1892) who is commemorated in the
fine and sturdy lych gate
FROM HISTORY NOTES ON NORTHWOLD CHURCH Courtesy of Pam Eyles
Page 25
March 2020 1st Prize pound20 No62 Barry Langley 2nd Prize pound15 No15 June Jones 3rd Prize pound10 No11 David Lavender
April 2020 1st Prize pound20 No 3 Harry Cater 2nd Prize pound15 No 14 Annette Storey 3rd Prize pound10 No 99 David Gricks
May 2020 1st Prize pound25 No 19 Brian Waters 2nd Prize pound15 No 30 Mark Hampton 3rd Prize pound10 No 71 David Kimber
Roger Preston
100 CLUB DRAW
Do not leave home if you or someone you live
with has any of the following
a high temperature
a new continuous cough
a loss of or change to your sense of smell or taste
Check the NHS website if you have symptoms
Page 26
Downham Market
PC Aaron Jones mdash Spellowfields Clenchwarton Wapole Walton St
Lawrence Mershe Lande and Wiggenhall
Email SNTTerringtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Ryan Williams mdash West Winch Watlington Airfield
Wimbotsham and Fincham and Wissey
Email SNTWatlingtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Tracey James and PC Dave Funnell mdash Downham Market
Emneth and Outwell Upwell and Delph Hilgay with Denver Denton
Email SNTDownhamMarketnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
Message from your Engagement Officer
I am PC Lee Anderton and I work as the Engagement Officer for West Norfolk My responsibilities include working alongside and promoting the Special Constabulary Police Support Volunteers Neighbourhood Watch and Community Speedwatch If you are interested in volunteering for any of these roles please e-mail me at LeeAndertonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
4 weeks into the lockdown due to COVID-19 (Apr 20) and largely from a policing prospective the majority of people are playing by the rules The Constabulary is continuing to work with those people who breach the rules by way of engaging and explaining we will use tickets or report to court anyone who continuously break rules after being warned It is pleasing to say for the majority this approach is working
During this time the Constabulary is continuing to delivery day to day policing and officers are still responding to calls as they come in We are still encouraging everyone to use the same methods of contacting us 999 for an emergency ie a crime in progress 101 or via our website contact us to report a crime that has happened Officers are practising social distancing at all police premises but sometimes due to the nature of our work we will have to work close to together for example arresting a violent offender
During this period of time we are concerned that Domestic Violence could increase and we would like to reassure people that we are still here and will help so please if you are aware of anyone who is living in fear of domestic violence get in touch with us I would also like to remind people that although we are spending most of our time at home please donrsquot stop carrying out the 9pm Routine as the simple steps in the routine will help prevent you from becoming a victim of crime Unfortunately we have also seen an increase in scams and especially COVID- 19 scams and I would encourage everyone to register with Norfolk County Council Trading Standards at the following link httpswwwnorfolkgovukbusinesstrading-standardsscamsconsumer-alerts to get a weekly update with the latest scams Finally if there are any questions or anything I can assist you with please do not hesitate to get in touch and I look forward to the time when we can all start to meet face to face again until then stay save StayHomeSaveLives ProtectTheNHS
Page 27
Family Property Criminal Commercial Employment Personal Injury Wills amp Probate
METCALFE COPEMAN amp PETTEFAR LLP
SOLICITORS
wwwmcp-lawcouk
01842 756100
Cage Lane Thetford
Convenient town centre Location
Home visits may be available
MAY 20 UPDATE
Ray Gribble
Antique Restoration amp Traditional Upholstery
All aspects of antique furniture restoration including French polishing cabinet repairs and traditional upholstery
-------------------------------------------
Traditional Upholstered Furniture
Footstools Sofas Chairs made to commission
-------------------------------------------
Picture Framing amp Mirrors
An extensive range of mouldings inc hand painted and gilded finishes
Antique and Reproduction Prints for sale
Vine House Church Road Wereham Kingrsquos Lynn
01366-500387
wwwraygribblecouk
I thought you might be interested in this small article on the origin of the name lsquoVentura Closersquoit would be interesting to
consider the stories behind other local street names As your Borough Councillor I am
available to help with any Borough
related problems (inc Freebridge
Issues) and am available on my home
tel no 01366 727037 or by email
cllrtomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
Tomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
With kind regards Councillor Tom Ryves Methwold Ward KLWNBC Home 01366 727037
lsquoVentura Closersquo A legacy from RAF Methwold
It is common practice for new streets built near the sites of old RAF stations to reflect this heritage in their namehellipso in Methwold we have Ventura Close and of course Trent VC Close
The Ventura
The Ventura was developed from the Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar transport as a replacement for the Lockheed Hudson bombers then in service with the Royal Air Force Used in daylight attacks against occupied Europe they proved to have weaknesses and were removed from bomber duty and some used for
patrols by Coastal Command The Ventura was available to the RAF as an off the peg solution to the problems of building an effective bomber force quickly and the first orders were placed in 1940 At the time the larger 4-engined bombers associated with the Strategic bombing offensive were still on the drawing board
Service with the RAF
The RAF ordered 188 Venturas in February 1940 which were delivered from mid-1942 Venturas were initially used for daylight raids and were crewed by Australian and New Zealand airmen who flew from Methwold like some other early RAF bombers they proved too vulnerable without fighter escort Venturas were replaced by the faster de Havilland Mosquito The Venturas were transferred to patrol duties with Coastal Command as the Mosquito replaced them in bomber squadrons
The Ventura at Methwold
In Methwold there were two squadrons equipped with the Ventura mdash No 464 Squadron RAAF (1942) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II and No 487 Squadron RNZAF(1942ndash1943) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II
Operations
The Ventura flew its first operational mission for the RAF on 3 November 1942 when three Venturas of 21 Squadron attacked railway targets near Hengelo in the Netherlands On 6 December 1942 47 Venturas from
DIDLINGTON HALL SALE PARTICULARS
Thanks for the fantastic response last year to my appeal to purchase the old sales catalogues for Didlington Hall which resulted in my obtaining two catalogues one for a sale I was completely unaware of I am still very interested in obtaining a number of the sale catalogues Also just to satisfy my interest and curiosity does anybody have or know what happened to anything and I mean anything even just building materials that came from the demolition sales of the 1950s
Please contact Andrew 01440 788198 email andrewtate738gmailcom
Page 28
UPDATE FROM OUR LOCAL BOROUGH COUNCILLOR
21 464 (RAAF) and 487 (RNZAF) squadrons participated in Operation Oyster the large daylight 2 Group raid against the Philips radio and vacuum tube factories at Eindhoven Also committed to the raid were 36 Bostons and 10 de Havilland Mosquitos[16] Carrying incendiaries they were placed in the third wave of aircraft and suffered the highest rate of loss Nine of the 47 Venturas were shot down and many others were damaged by flak or bird strikes The force also lost four Bostons and one Mosquito
Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC Six months later on 3 May 1943 Venturas of 487 Squadron RNZAF were sent on Operation Ramrod 16 an attack on a power station in Amsterdam The squadron was told
that the target was of such importance to Dutch morale that the attack was to be continued regardless of opposition Significant problems developed with rendezvousing with the escorting fighters with the end result being that all 10 Venturas that crossed the coast were lost to German fighters Squadron Leader Leonard Trent (later the last of the Great Escapers) won the Victoria Cross for his leadership in this raid
The citation for Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC reads as follows
ldquoThe KING has been graciously pleased to confer the VICTORIA CROSS on the under-mentioned officer in recognition of most
SANDRArsquoS STAMP amp CRAFT STUDIO GROUP
My regular monthly craft sessions
in Northwold Village Hall are
Third Monday monthly 7 - 9pm
(not held in December) and cost
from 1st October 2019 will be pound12
which includes all materials to
create 8 beautiful handmade cards
Tea amp Coffee included
Sandra Roberts
07806 616704
conspicuous braverymdash
Squadron Leader Leonard Henry TRENT DFC (NZ2481) Royal New Zealand Air Force No 487 (RNZAF) Squadron
On the 3rd May 1943 Squadron Leader Trent was detailed to lead a formation of Ventura aircraft in a daylight attack on the power station at Amsterdam
This operation was intended to encourage the Dutch workmen in their resistance to enemy pressure The target was known to be heavily defended The importance of bombing it regardless of enemy fighters or anti-aircraft fire was strongly impressed on-the air crews taking part in the operation
Before taking off Squadron Leader Trent told the deputy leader that he was going over the target whatever lsquohappened
All went well until the Venturas and their fighter escort were nearing the Dutch coast Then one bomber was hit and had to turn back Suddenly large numbers of enemy fighters appeared Our escorting fighters were hotly engaged and lost touch with the bombing force The Venturas closed up for mutual protection and commenced their run up to the target Unfortunately the fighters detailed to support them over the target had reached the area too early and had been recalled
Soon the bombers were attacked They were at the mercy of 15 to 20 Messerschmitts which dived on them
incessantly Within four minutes six Venturas were destroyed Squadron Leader Trent continued on his course with the 3 remaining aircraft
In a short time 2 more Venturas went down in flames Heedless of the murderous attacks and of the heavy anti-aircraft fire which was now encountered Squadron Leader Trent completed an accurate bombing run and even shot down a Messerschmitt at point-blank range Dropping his bombs in the target area he turned away
The aircraft following him was shot down on reaching the target Immediately afterwards his own aircraft was hit went into a spin and broke up Squadron Leader Trent and his navigator were thrown clear and became prisoners of war The other two members of the crew
perished
On this his 24th sortie Squadron Leader Trent showed outstanding leadership Such was the trust placed in this gallant officer that the other pilots followed him unwaveringly His cool unflinching courage and devotion to duty in the face of overwhelming odds rank with the finest examples of these virtuesrdquo
Page 29
If you would like to write an article
or have ideas to include in future
columns we would love to hear from
you Please email your submissions
to editornorthwoldnet
487 Sqn RNZAF Lockheed Ventura
Page 30
NORTHWOLD BOWLS CLUB
The 2020 bowls season was due to
commence in April but is now
suspended due to the COVID-19
pandemic
Our Annual General Meeting was
due to take place on Thursday 26th
March and would have been held
in the Sports amp Social club
We are always wishing to welcome
new members so if you would like
to know more about the club then
for more information you can
contact Roger Preston (01366
727694) or Hod Everett (01760
336494)
(Anybody new to bowls would be
offered some coaching at the start
of the season mdash whenever that
may be)
NORTHWOLD VILLAGE HALL NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The AGM of the Village Hall Trustees was due to be held on Tuesday 24th March 2020 but has now been
postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
All Northwold residents are welcome to attend and are advised that eligibility for election to the Trustees (ldquoThe Committeerdquo) is open to one representative of ANY recognised village organisation which either uses or potentially uses the Village Hall In addition two representatives of the general village population are eligible for election
Vacancies DO exist in the trustees and ldquonew bloodrdquo is particularly encouraged to provide a continuously fresh input of skills and ideas The AGM will be followed at 730PM by a committee meeting of those elected Mr M Howarth Chairman helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip The official notice above provides details of the next Annual General Meeting and we would be delighted to see some new faces prepared to play a part in managing the facility that we have however small that part may be Some questions you may have Q Who is eligible to be a trustee A Anyone resident in the Village who can represent a village organisation club or business ndash even if they are not users of the Hall Existing organisations represented include The WI Tots and Co The Parish Council The Dance Club In addition a limited number of trustees who represent ldquothe Publicrdquo may be appointed No special qualifications are required Q What is my commitment as a trustee A
Attending four to six meetings a year
Nothing financial (we have insurance) attendance at a meeting about every two months and assistance in any aspect of running the hall that you would like to provide This could be
Providing informed opinions of the Village Population to help guide the decisions made by the Trustees as a group
Managing or helping to manage (but not necessarily DOING) the maintenance or updating of the Hall
Helping with fundraising activities Q How do I get involved A Come to the AGM or contact the Chairman at any time
DOG GROOMING SERVICES
HIGH STREET LAKENHEATH
CALL 01842 862 828
THEDOGSHACKLAKENHEATH
Classified Ads
Graham Smith amp Sons
Pest amp Vermin Control for homes
farms and businesses
24hr 7-day service
Local family business
(Clover Farm Mundford)
Tel 01842 879904
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D W Aerials
TV aerials Digital TW aerials amp
Satellite dishes fitted Plus TV signal
boosters TV extension cables and
CCTV installed etc
Tel 01366 728403
Mobile 07752 587111
Page 31
Thank you very much
for all your kind donations to the foodbank and all you do to help others
If you would like to donate to your local Foodbank there is a drop off point at St Andrewrsquos Church Northwold Find out more
httpthetfordfoodbankorguk
httpwwwtrusselltrustorg
If you need the Foodbank please donrsquot
hesitate to contact someone who can
give you a foodbank voucher such as
doctors health visitors social workers
clergy citizenrsquos advice bureau and
police
Ness and Paul
foodbankdonationsnymhushcom
THE MAGPIE CENTRE WEST NORFOLK RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
Closed Until Further Notice
In line with RDA National advice and
guidelines we regret to advise that the
Magpie Centre will be closed until
further notice
As you would expect our horses will
continue to be cared for and we need
your support more than ever Please
check our Facebook page for regular
updates thank you
We have been carrying out our life-
changing activities at our Wallington
Hall location for over 30 years and
take great pride in the exceptional
standard of our instructors and
volunteers
We rely on voluntary help as well as
donations and legacies to deliver our
services
Advice for Volunteers
If you are to visit the Magpie Centre
as a volunteer dur ing the closure of
the Magpie Centre to help with horse
care and field maintenance thank you
so much
Can we please ask that on arrival and
departure you wash your hands and
regularly during your visit Please also
avoid close contact with others and
practice social distancing at all times
whilst at the centre
In the event you experience any of
the symptoms of coronavirus
including coughing fever however
minor please DO NOT VISIT THE
MAGPIE CENTRE
Please inform us immediately if you
have any symptoms or are diagnosed
with coronavirus and you have either
visited the Magpie Centre recently or
have come into contact with someone
who has
The current advice from the NHS can
be found here httpswwwnhsuk
conditionscoronavirus-covid-19
The Magpie Centre home of WNRDA
now has 90 volunteers who give up
their time on a regular basis to help
with the running of the yard pony care
and assisting with riding and carriage
driving lessons
No previous experience is required for
volunteers as all training will be
provided
If you can help with this please call the
Centre on 01553 810202
Thank you
Would you like to advertise in
Village Life
Please contact the Editor
for available sizes amp rates
editornorthwoldnet
Or Tel 01366 727072
Annual Club Memberships are now due
Adults pound5 Children pound250 Member benefits inc discounted Events tickets and Club Hire
Please contact a committee member
See our Facebook page for up-to-date info on upcoming events
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL CLUB Hovellrsquos Lane Northwold IP26 5LX
Page 32
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL
CLUB
The club is normally open for bookings for social events
birthday parties weddings christenings amp funeral wakes
The bar can also be made available
All at very reasonable rates
For information call
Tony Waring 728455
David Gricks 728174
David Lavender 727111
Due to COVID-19 pandemic the club is shut indefinitely
All events are cancelled until further notice
Stay safe everyone
Thank you to all our volunteers who keep the club running
ALL EVENTS ADVERTISED ON THIS PAGE ARE AT
RISK OF CANCELLATION DUE TO THE ON-GOING
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Page 2
Jonathan Clayton editornorthwoldnet
Tel 727072
VACANT
Mavis amp George Gillett Tel 727465
Carol Sharp Tel 07927 087 464
Stephanie Squires Tel 728317
The views expressed in submitted items are not necessarily endorsed by Northwold amp Whittington Village Life Whilst we endeavour to ensure that all information contained in the newsletter is correct we cannot be held responsible for errors The Editor reserves the right to refuse or omit items without explanation
GRIMSHOE BENEFICE St Maryrsquos Feltwell St Jamesrsquo Hockwold
St Andrewrsquos Northwold St Maryrsquos Southery
St Maryrsquos Weeting
STANDREWrsquoS NORTHWOLD CHURCH SERVICES
Plus Benefice (Church Group) services in bold italic
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have decided that our churches must
remain closed at all times to reduce the spread of Corvid 19
We cannot have any services in church but The Reverend Joan is celebrating
Holy Communion alone in her sitting room at 10am on Sundays and Wednesdays
and these services can be seen on Zoom If you would like to take part please
contact Christine Parker the Benefice Administrator her details are below You
can be visible or invisible at the service whichever you prefer It is an
opportunity to join in a service and have a quick chat with people afterwards
To arrange discussions about weddings funerals and pastoral matters and for
instructions on joining the Zoom services please contact Christine Parker on
01842 827152 or grimshoebeneficeofficegmailcom
Our own church website is wwwnorthwoldchurchorguk If you have any
questions comments or concerns about St Andrewrsquos please contact me on 01366
728404
Stay safe and well Christine Collins Churchwarden
ST ANDREWrsquoS CHURCH CHOIR
is always looking for new members DESPITE THE RESTRICTIONS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
If you enjoy singing and would like to join us please contact
Carol Sharp Tel 07927 087464
NORTHWOLD PRAYER amp BIBLE STUDY GROUP
at Mike amp Irenersquos
55 Methwold Road Northwold
IS ON A COVID-19 RECESS
AND SO UNFORTUNATELY
ALL MEETINGS ARE
SUSPENDED UNTIL
FURTHER NOTICE
Call 01366 728098 for more details
PR Bowers amp Son
Funeral Directors
Anmer Cottage Methwold Road
Northwold
Thetford Norfolk IP26 5LN
Tel 01366 727432 07796 780270
24 Hour Service Private Chapel of Rest
Upholding Traditional Family Values of
Dignity amp Respect For Your Loved Onersquos
Funeral Plans Memorials Floral Tributes
ST AANDREWrsquoS CHURCH COFFEE MORNINGS
TEA amp CAKE AFTERNOONS
Due to the current coronavirus crisis we have been advised that we cannot
have any Coffee morningsTea amp Cake afternoons until further notice
I know that many people look forward to these events and enjoy getting
together for a good old Norfolk mardle however it is important that we all
keep safe
Stay well Ann Howarth
Page 3
St Maryrsquos Barton Bendish St Maryrsquos Beachamwell All Saintsrsquo Boughton
St Georgersquos Methwold St Andrewrsquos West Dereham
St Margaretrsquos Wereham Christ Church Whittington All Saints Wretton with Stoke Ferry
Contact Rev Carol Nicholas-Letch Honey Tree Fur long Drove Stoke Fer ry PE33 9SX 01366 500704
JUNE 2020
Every Wednesday Cafeacute cre8 - SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Coffee Morning at West Dereham Village Hall 915 ndash 11am Open to everyone ages 0 ndash 99 For information contact Janet on flyingheronbtinternetcom
Every Thursday All Saintrsquos Lunch Club ndash SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE The club meets in All Saints Academy for coffee at 1030 am and for a two-course lunch (pound350) at 1200 pm For more details of this and Flexible Fellowship contact Carol Nicholas-Letch on 01366-500704
St Georgersquos Church Methwold - Tea Coffee amp Homemade Cakes - SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Meet up with fr iends make new fr iends or just enjoy the drinks amp cakes
Enjoy a drink amp homemade cake for only pound200
CHRIST CHURCH WHITTINGTON CHURCH SERVICES
Plus other local services within the church group NB Church Group Joint Services in bold italics
We at Christ-Church and All Saints will not be holding any services or Church events until further notice Im sure you understand but no Sunday services Thanks Elaine
SAINT ANDREWrsquoS RESTORATION
APPEAL (SARA) CINEMA EVENINGS
There will be no more village cinema evenings until
further notice We hope that the coronavirus crisis
will be under control before too long and that we can
begin having our cinema nights (and ice creams) once
more
Stay safe and stay well
Ann Howarth
FUNERAL NOTICE Patricia Joyce Smith (nee Royal) former ly of
No 4 Little London Northwold passed away on the
22nd May 2020
Her funeral service will be held at Tunbridge Wells
Crematorium on the 18th June at 1045
June Spraggett
Page 4
NORTHWOLD WI
NORTHWOLD
COMMUNITY
TRANSPORT Book a local driver for hospital doctor and dentist visits
For more details and assistance phone Sue Preston 01366 727694
NORTHWOLD NEW RESIDENTS
WELCOME PACK St Andrews Northwold gives all new residents a pack full of useful
information about the church and the village If by any chance you have not
received one and would like to I will be pleased to visit you with a Pack
Please contact
Irene Quinn
55 Methwold Road
Northwold
01366 728098
OUR LAST MEETING WAS IN THE VILLAGE HALL
ON TUESDAY 10TH MARCH AT 715PM
OUR SPEAKER WAS
SHARON BURBRIDGE
HELPING US TO UNDERSTAND THE FACTS (AND THE MYTHS)
About
ORGAN DONATION
COME ALONG ONCE COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS ARE LIFTED AS A VISITOR
FOR pound300 AND ENJOY A FRIENDLY MEETING WITH LIGHT REFRESHMENTS
AS WELL
MEETINGS USUALLY FINISH AT 945PM
NORTHWOLD
MOBILE POST OFFICE
SERVICE SUSPENDED
DUE TO COVID-19
(Van usually parks in
Northwold Village Hall Car Park)
Would you like to advertise in
Village Life
Please contact the Editor
for available sizes amp rates
editornorthwoldnet
Or Tel 01366 727072
Page 5
NORTHWOLD CARE GROUP
lsquoLUNCH CLUBrsquo As I am sure you will have guessed we will sadly have to cancel our monthly lunches until the current coronavirus crisis is over As soon as it is safe to start serving lunches again we will contact you all I hope that it will not be too long before we can meet again we will miss seeing you all but we must all do our best to stay safe and well For Lunch Club details please contact
Ann Howarth 01366 727772
NORTHWOLD
SPIRITUALISTS CHURCH
Usually meet every other Friday
in Northwold Village Hall
Doors open at 7pm
730 pm start
(Weather Permitting amp
Guests subject to change)
I have decided to cancel all our meetings to safeguard those attending until I hear better news about the Coronavirus Hopefully we will be able to resume meetings soon and the programme will get back to normal Unfortunately I think that we still have the worst to come so it will be a least a couple of months if not longer before some normality is back Therefore all planned meetings are
cancelled until further notice
Please contact with me for updates for
when our programme will re-start
Thanks Stay safe I wish you all well
Enquiries
Text Faye 07523 866797
Web norfolkthespiritguidescouk
under Norfolk Events ndash Northwold
Admission
Donation per person-
pound200 Service nights
pound400 Clairvoyant evenings
Letters to the Editor
Dear Jonathan
25th Apr mdash Day 33 and counting
We are nearly 5 weeks into the lockdown and where are we
To be honest I dont really know At one end we have politicians and advisors telling us things are improving and going in the right direction whilst at the other end we have people working at the sharp end saying No they are not Who to believe
I need to be objective on this as hindsight is a great tool and when decisions need to be made hindsight is not an option
One point we clap the NHS every week and there cannot be any underestimation of the tremendous job they (and lots and lots of other underpaid people too many to itemise) are doing whilst at the same time there is an overpaid bureaucratic spaghetti mix in the NHS that doesnt seem to be able to co-ordinate events so that things
happen
They are good at giving reasons why things arent happening
Be objective but what will happen when this virus spreads to the slums and shanty towns around the world where social distancing is impossible and medical care limited
So a story for these lockdown days Any one old enough may remember a 1980s comedy program called Not the Nine OrsquoClock News This was in days when comedy didnt have to be as politically correct as it does today One sketch involved a police constable played by Mel Smith PC Savage who kept arresting the same person on a variety of charges He was told that walking on the cracks in the pavement and also coughing without due care and attention were not an offence but who would have thought that 40 years later it would be
And very well done to all our volunteers you are doing a truly great job
Alan Briggs
Page 6
As I write this just before Easter
weekend we have been in ldquolockdownrdquo
for three weeks We are lucky in that
we have a lovely house and family
nearby to leave food on our doorstep
every now and again We arranged a
Tesco order two weeks ago the first
delivery slot is 5 weeks later Our
freezers are always stocked to busting
so this is an excellent opportunity to
rationalise the situation by eating all
the contents Obviously Head office
and I discussed matters as we went into
lockdown we have always worked
together and have never really been
separated for the best part of 40 years
so the chance is that we shall not fall
out due to close contact Of course
Managements ability to organise and
my sunny all-forgiving personality
will see us through Our only problem
is accepting that we are ldquofrail elderlyrdquo
not to leave the premises with
neighbours offering to get our shopping
and prescriptions
We decided to turn the situation
to our advantage Firstly on dull or wet
days I would blitz my study When we
moved in two years ago I just filled all
the cupboards at random with no
sense of order and I am happy to say
that a few wet days have ensured that
the study is mostly sorted out
Secondly we would get the
garden into shape The beds were solid
rock-hard clay and the only way I have
found to deal with the clay is to use my
6ft massive metal digging bar throw it
in and wiggle it about to loosen the
clay Then I use my multipronged
twist cultivator (you should see my
muscles now) to break the clay up
further Next comes the metal rake
used with the shaft vertical and the
metal work horizontal to break the
clay up even more Then the ground
is raked with the metal rake followed
by a leaf rake all the time bashing the
clay to turn it to something
approaching a tilth Then dig in a
mixture of peat farmyard manure and
topsoil and re-define the lawn edges
with a spade followed by an edging
tool Now and again there would be a
half-day delay while I dug out the
massive lumps of concrete kerbstone
lengths of brick wall etc using ropes
to drag the concrete lumps out of the
ground
Matters have been complicated
because the garden waste collections
(brown bin) have been cancelled as
the men had to be moved onto
ordinary waste and recycling and
disaster the recycling centre (tip) just
up the road has been closed
Similarly our local garden centre
300 yards away is also out of bounds
Fortunately good plants are available
online so I shall be able to stock the
garden
I had always thought that our
new garden was small but having
spent three weeks as above I now
think it is enormous
Thirdly our wonderful new
double garage is racked out full of all
my ldquostuffrdquo moved without sorting
from the barns at The Old House
That will all be ldquorationalised ldquo after
the garden is finished It shouldnt take
more than a month or more Oh and
then there is my store facility in
Belbroughton
Fourthly I have several
photobook projects to start using
colour slides from my youth ancient
pre-war photos of my family and
photos of our family since the 50s I
have long thought that old albums and
camera cards will be pretty useless in
50 years time but these photobooks
one of each book for each of our
children will be sitting on their
bookshelves for them to show their
grandchildren
So there is plenty to keep us
busy Management is running the
house the kitchen and the laundry
organising her cupboards and sorting
out boxes from the loft not seen since
we moved She communicates with the
family through her Ipad and they have
discovered ZOOM a computer
platform which enables half a dozen or
more people to be on the same site
chatting or playing Charades All in all
we are well placed to deal with the
situation not like the poor folk in tower
blocks or living with abusers We often
think fondly of all our patients and
friends in Norfolk and we miss you all
Stay safe
We worry for our children and
grandchildren some exposed to
potential financial disaster and we will
do all we can to help them
Look after yourselves and keep in
touch
All good wishes Ian Nisbet
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WHAT DID THE DOCTOR THINK LAST MONTH
Page 7
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The Co-Responder team at RAF
Marham have taken delivery of two
Double Staffed Ambulances at the
base to enable them to assist the East
of England Ambulance Trust The
Trust approached Military Co-
Response Schemes to support the
NHS with the current increase in
demand from COVID 19 and have
now supplied four of the Double
Staffed Ambulances to Military Co-
Response teams across the region
RAF Marhamrsquos Co-Responder
scheme has been assisting the East of
England Ambulance Trust for 19
years and during this time the team
has seen considerable change and
expansion both in size and with the
skills used whilst deployed Prior to
the team receiving the Double Staffed
Ambulances which they will run
alongside their Rapid Response Car
they received intensive additional
training in airway management
enhanced clinical equipment such as
the Corpuls (ECG monitoring) and
driver training The latest expansion to
support this period of national crisis
will enable the RAF Marham Co-
Responders to attend emergency calls
assess patients and transport them to
hospital
The RAF Marham team consists of
around 15 personnel with considerable
experience from a few months to 15
years supporting the East of England
Ambulance Trust on the front line
They have a variety of lsquodayrsquo jobs at
the base from Supply Logistics RAF
Regiment and Police Ground and
Air technicians and IT staff The
longest serving member of the team
has seen it morph from a small team
with a small car that responded to a
select range of life-threatening calls
and cardiac arrests to today where
they now have the ability to respond
to all types of emergency calls
RAF Marham Station Commander
Group Captain James Beck said ldquo I
am very proud of what the team have
done to support the NHS over the
past two decades and this latest
expansion with the new training and
provision of two ambulances proves
how valuable our volunteers are and
continue to be to our local
communityrdquo
Alex Laurent Community Response
Manager Cambridgeshire and Military
Co-Response Lead with EEAST said
ldquoThe RAF Co-Responders are a vital
asset to the East of England
Ambulance Service providing vital
support manning Double Staffed
Ambulances and their Rapid Response
Vehicles during this COVID-19
pandemic
ldquoThe support they bring to the
communities is outstanding as they all
promote excellent patient care The
Trust are really proud to have the RAF
Co-Responders on board during this
challenging timerdquo
RAF MARHAM CO-RESPONDERS TAKE DELIVERY OF TWO DOUBLE STAFFED AMBULANCES
Page 8
Those of you who know David amp I are aware we both have quite serious underlying medical conditions this puts us in the at risk category
Not wanting to put our staff at risk trying to hold the fort for us we have taken the decision to close the pub with immediate effect
Once all of this is over well be back as they say
We will let you know when we can open again although it looks like it may be some time We will do our best to keep you informed of any developments if you could spread the word that would be helpful
Many thanks for your support over our first 8 months Keep Safe
Janice amp David xx
The editors of the village magazines are striving manfully to keep the publications appearing albeit some of them are only on line at present The lockdown has deprived them of a lot of their usual copy (minutes of parish meetings etc) so they have asked for any additional material we contributors could offer
My main article this month was a bit sombre and contained no jokes at all so there follows a joke a few bits and pieces that may be of interest to you especially the blokes and then some more jokes
A young couple was discussing what ldquoturned them onrdquo He insisted that it was when she wore her leather coat ndash he got really aroused rapid pulse fast breathing and so on She wanted to know why Was it because it was short and showed her legs NO was it because the colour matched her hair NO was it because it made her eyes look good NO This went on for a few minutes before she gave up and the answer came ldquoIts because it makes you smell like a new carrdquo
I usually read the days news online at 4am (Dont ask) and this morning I read about a bloke who had found a Ford Popular buried in his
garden (I thought I had problems with blocks of concrete) This reminded me of my first car which was a pound12 Ford Popular and an article I had written some years ago about the cars I had owned I think it would stand repeating
I started in general practice on 1st January 1970 I joined a three doctor practice in Pound Hill Crawley and bought a house in Copthorne between Crawley and East Grinstead In those days there were no photocopiers no computers no electronic calculators and colour TV was just arriving with only three channels Termination of pregnancy was illegal Car radios were screwed into the dashboard and the wing had to be drilled for the ariel The first tape systems in cars needed an extra player under the dash and each tape was the size of half a house-brick Mobile phones were 20 years away I changed cars quite regularly ndash Ford Popular (sit up and beg) pound12 Hillman Minx with 3 gear column change which was very floppy pound35 Vauxhall Victor old style pound45 ndash this took us all around Scotland then the MOT was introduced and the man was very rude about my lovely car ndash something about the bottom being about to fall out of it ndash and
demanded that I took it away as it was spoiling his premises Next came a new look (swept down rear wings) Victor pound95 This was a really modern comfortable car which I loved and in which I took my Institute of Advanced Motorists advanced driving test ndash failed first time through not using the horn enough on bends I was devastated but passed next time Then son Calum came along and he had a lot of paraphernalia such as the cardboard box and wheels type pushchair and I bought a Morris Oxford traveller (566 DGT) for pound175 This amount of money was way beyond my cash capacity so it was bought on hire purchase at pound7-10-00 a month (even that amount was difficult to find) I treasured that car polished it weekly and travelled thousands of miles We travelled to Spain for a holiday my father and mother travelling behind in his new Cortina 1600E My shiny car was already many years old and the tired suspension made light of all the bumpy roads (no motorways in France in those days - only signs saying ldquoChausee deformee) but my father was having a terrible time The suspension on his 1600E was really hard (a sports model) and he could not travel at more than 40mph without bouncing off the road or hitting his head on the roof so he begged me to slow down The journey back was interesting the clutch master cylinder started to leak in Spain at the beginning of the journey home In those days car parts for British cars were not readily available on the continent so I bought clutch fluid and had to jump out and refill the reservoir after every 5 depressions Having arrived home the new seal was fitted within minutes
My local garage in Copthorne was a Fiat agency My next car was a chocolate brown Fiat 125 Special (pound220 - one up from the Fiat 124 workhorse later replaced by the Lada) It really needed driving hard the engine was sporty and the car travelled much too fast For months it suffered from a ldquosnatchingrdquo suggesting a carburettor or high tension lead problem We spent ages looking for the trouble until one night I was under the bonnet at night and saw one of the high tension leads shorting across onto the
The Crown Inn
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Northwold
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WHAT DID THE DOCTOR THINK LAST MONTH SUPPLEMENTARY ARTICLE
Page 9
really well However about once a fortnight there would be a massive explosion under the bonnet and the corrugated rubber pipe taking air into the engine would be shredded Totally undeterred I bought some spare pipes and replaced them when necessary
Note I sold that car in 1978 and moved on to Volvos Peugeots and Renault Espaces ndash I currently own my eighth Espace which is now 10 years old The car and I are in competition to see who lives the longer
An old snake went to see his doctor because his vision was failing The doctor fitted him with spectacles and the snake returned two weeks later asking to be treated for profound depression as he had just discovered that he had been living with a garden hose for two years
A young girl was doing her homework and had to explain the difference between anger and exasperation She asked her father to help he told her that it was all a matter of degree and arranged a demonstration He picked up the telephone and rang a random number To the man who answered the phone he said ldquoIs Melvin thererdquo The man answered ldquoThere is no-one here called Melvin You really should learn to look up numbers before you dialrdquo The man said to his daughter ldquoSee the man was not happy with my call ndash we annoyed himrdquo He then rang the number again ldquoIs Melvin thererdquo ldquoNow look hererdquo came the heated reply ldquoYou just called this number and I told you that there is no Melvin here DO NOT TROUBLE ME AGAINrdquo The receiver slammed down The father turned to his daughter and said ldquoThat was anger Now I shall show you what
exasperation meansrdquo He dialled the same number again and when the man answered shouting and angry the father asked quietly and calmly ldquoHello this is Melvin Have there been any calls for merdquo
Finally I might have given the impression in the main article that Deannie and I are coping well with the lockdown Thinking about it that may not be quite true as we have taken to talking to our house equipment asking them what they think of the current situationWe had a nice chat with the microwave and the toaster and we all agreed that the situation was very serious However we didnt mention anything to the washing machine as she always put a different spin on everything The fridge when approached was cold and distant and all the kitchen sink would say was that everything was going down the drain The iron took a different view being of the opinion that matters were not that pressing at present The vacuum cleaner was most unsympathetic telling us to ldquojust suck it uprdquo However the pedestal fan was more sympathetic feeling that the matter would soon blow over The WC looked a bit flushed when we spoke to it but did not express an opinion However the door knob told us firmly to ldquoget a griprdquo The front door told us we were unhinged and the curtains told us to pull ourselves together Altogether we wished we had not discussed matters with them because they just left us confused and miserable
Ah well I hope that was all of interest Please look after yourselves
Best wishes and fond memories to you all
Ian Nisbet
rear bulkhead the problem was easily solved and I was up to max speed again
A friend of mine was an estate agent In 1970 we would drink together and could only afford about half a pint each Over the next couple of years his business took off and he took to selling off his Volvo estates after 3 years So my next car was his Volvo 145S estate (BPO995G) a really solid piece of kit My favourite bit was the rear windscreen wiper the first I had ever owned On reflection the car was very noisy and not at all nippy the inside was all black rubber but there was plenty of room and when it rained I could wash and wipe the rear window from the dashboard Having bought an ancient caravan I fitted a towbar to this Volvo and we headed off to France on Townsend Thoresen my father and mother following in the Cortina 1600E and a newer caravan Half way through France a clattering noise started at the rear of my car so I stopped to investigate The towbar had come loose Happily my father never travelled without most of his tools so we could put matters right When we arrived at the caravan site a terminal post on my car battery broke and a new battery cost me pound40 (1974) and used up my entire spending money for the fortnight
Three years later I bought my friends next Volvo 145 estate (DPO 952L) This was an interesting car with a petrol injection engine and a strange computer between the driver and the engine Foot on accelerator hang around a bit and then the car would move Sometimes unnerving at road junctions I had this car converted to LPG (an enormous gas tank behind the rear seats) and it went
REPORT FROM 16TH MARCH TO 3RD APRIL 2020
Covid update
All meetings suspended
Playground shut
Volunteer group put into place
Covid-19 leaflets printed and put in to every home in Northwold
Volunteer group registered with NCC and Breckland District Council central hubs
Grant of pound1000 applied for from the Norfolk Community Foundation ndash Safeguarding vulnerable Persons policy put in place as part of the conditions of obtaining this grant
Other Business
Riverside potholes - Highways agreed to deliver free of charge finings for Riverside potholes
Roundabout in playground repaired and painted
Speeding on Whittington Hill ndash Norfolk PNN agreed to upgrade the area to RED and will enforce as soon as they possibly can
Methwold Road A134 junction the following email was sent to Cllr Ryves from Andrew Wallace ndash Highways Engineer on the 30th March 2020
ldquoI am happy to meet the parish in the future to discuss this site as I have done previously I am afraid that little has changed since we last met
The details of accidents that you
kindly sent me are not officially recorded unless the police have been involved and these are the only records we use to determine the status of the highway in regards to lsquoaccident blackspotsrsquo Below is a statement from our Network Safety team which I hope will go some way to re-assuring the parish we are doing something to alleviate their concerns The implementation date has gone back due to the present situation but as soon as we are up and running fully again I can give you an implementation date
The junction has long been a source of local concern and has been an accident cluster site in the past We have looked at the site in the past and provided red central hatching side road triggered VAS warning signs and improved visibility as far as is possible within the site constraints This does seem to have had a positive effect with an improved personal injury accident record of 2 slight injury accidents occurring in the last 3 years
We have recently carried out a Route Safety Study for the whole of A134 This has recommended a new 50mph speed limit on A134 through Northwold and should be implemented around MarchApril 2020 The new lower speed should further improve safety at the junctionrdquo
OUTSTANDING MATTERS FROM MEETING ON 5TH MARCH 2020
I had to put a lot on hold during the past month but I will get these sorted asap and report back on the April update if there is any news
Planning Updates in Brief
2000169F The Old Bell 2 Whittington Hill Whittington dated 7th February 2020
Proposed conversion of outbuilding to form a single dwelling
Planning approved 3132020
2000334F 7 West End Barns West End Northwold dated 4th March 2020
REMOVAL OR VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 1 AND 5 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 192155F Variation or removal of conditions 256 and 8 of planning permission 101380EXF (Extension of time for the implementation of a planning permission reference 0702109F) Construction of dwelling and garage at 7 West End Barns West end Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask this notice has been put
out to local residents that could be
affected by this change and have they
had a chance to respond Nothing back
from planning however this may be
down to the current emergency
situation
Page 10
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the peaceful village of Northwold
Offering a range of beauty treatments including massages facials manicures pedicures and waxing
Find us on Facebook for more details amp special offers Following recent UK Government guidelines I am hoping to
re-open from Saturday 4th July
13 Church Lane Northwold 07960173171
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
MARCH 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
Page 11
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Payments agreed for March invoices Northwold Payments Agreed wc 30th March 2020
AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The following payments were author -
ised wc 30th March by email - The cheques were signed by Cllrs C Anderson and R Crisp
Balance for March 2020 pound2043393 Minus the following direct debits Haven street lighting pound9307 Haven street lighting pound450 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound12167 Plus the following receipts Lottery Grant for car park pound1000000 Total Income pound1000000 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound3031226 Cheques Description Total 2305 Salary and padded envelopes pound27572 2306 NALC subscription pound24746 2307 SPC Printers - Covid leaflets pound2500 2308 FLP Outdoor play solutions - repairs to roundabout pound209787 2309 SALC Payroll services pound5400 2310 TTSR Grass cutting and tree surgery works pound275400 2311 BCKLWN Dog Bin Collection pound73882 2312 Paper and inks for printer pound7733 2313 Weeting PC - litterpicks and hiviz vests x 12 pound2000 Total Cheques paid pound629020 Balance in Community Account April 2020 pound2402206 Bank Statement Balance as of 22320 pound3031226 Unpresented cheques todate pound629020 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound2402206
Page 12
connection seems reliable and the
format seems to work If you havenrsquot
expressed you views and would like to
make a case for streaming from St
Maryrsquos please let me know
Finally a reflection by Henri
Nouwen on Spiritual Discipline
The spiritual life is a gift It is a gift of
the Holy Spirit who lifts us up into the
kingdom of Godrsquos love But to say that
being lifted up into the kingdom of
love is a divine gift does not mean that
we wait passively until the gift is
offered to us Jesus tells us to set our
hearts on the kingdom Setting our
hearts on something involves not only
serious aspiration but also strong
determination A spiritual life requires
human effort The forces that keep
pulling us back into a worry-filled life
are not easy to overcome Here we
touch the question of the other side of
Gently Reaching Into the Minds
Souls and Hearts Of Everyone
Easter VII 24th May 2020
Given that my sermon this week
centres on prayer let me share this
small slice of humour You may have
encountered it before but itrsquos new to
me
Senility Prayer
God grant me the senility to forget the
people I never liked anyway the good
fortune to run into the ones I do and
the eyesight to tell the difference
I guess wersquoll have to wait for some
time to have that the lsquogood fortunersquo to
lsquorun intorsquo friends Perhaps by then our
eyesight might not be what it washellip
Booking In
I received an email this week from an
old uni friend in Australia Oz is
lsquounlockingrsquo a bit quicker than here in
Blighty ndash unsurprising given how
fortunate they are to have had so few
cases of the virus and less that 100
deaths She asked me if our services
have resumed yet before revealing
how things are working Downunder
Apparently they are opening for
services but congregations are
limited to a maximum of 10 You
have to phone the priest to book your
slot in the pews A novel ideahellip She
said she hadnrsquot got around to it yet
No newshellip
The C of E remains silent as to if
when Church services can resume
The feedback Irsquove had from many of
you re the Zoom Eucharists would
indicate that the majority are happy
for them to continue from my living
room as in most cases the internet
lsquoTOTS amp Corsquo Parents amp Children Group
Usually meet every Friday (during term time)
between 1000 am - 1200 pm at Northwold Village Hall
Temporarily suspended due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Yoursquoll receive a warm welcome plus a drink amp healthy
snack for your little one
Please support your local parent baby and toddler group
First session is free then just pound2 after that
We require a volunteer to organise the sessions
Please contact Steve Stark Village Hall Trustee 727855
News from the Pews in Grimshoe Benefice PASTORAL LETTER FROM THE RECTOR
Page 13
discipleship The practice of spiritual
discipline makes us more sensitive to
the small gentle voice of God The
prophet Elijah did not encounter God
in the mighty wind or in the
earthquake or in the fire but in the
small voicehellip
Through a spiritual discipline we
prevent the world from filling our
lives to such an extent that there is no
place to listen A spiritual discipline
sets us free to pray or to say it better
allows the Spirit of God to pray in us
From Henri Nouwen Circles of Love
Every blessing
Rev Joan Horan Rector
Grimshoe Benefice
(inc St Andrews Northwold)
To join in a Zoom video service
please contact Christine Parker on
01842 827152 or email
grimshoebeneficeofficegmailcom
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References available
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Available weekdays 9am ndash 3pm
Free initial visitconsultation
Contact Josh Daniels 07540 556195
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
SUSPENSION OF MEETINGS
As a result of advice received regarding the current outbreak of coronavirus all Northwold and Whittington Parish Council meetings have been suspended until
further notice
The clerk in consultation with the chairman has been delegated powers to maintain the essential functions of the Council
Any urgent issues which require councillorsrsquo comment or agreement will be
carried out electronically and recorded
Instead of Minutes of Meetings a monthly statement of activity will be published on the Northwold amp Whittington Parish Council website
(httpsnorthwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk) and posted on the Parish Council Notice Boards
During the period of suspension residents who wish to contact the Parish
Council should email the Clerk at clerknandwpcuk
Cliff Anderson Chairman
Page 14
Vat claim put in for year ending
March 2020 pound254770
New Community Car Park in
School Lane - Cllr Anderson
contacted the owners of the
property next door to the proposed
car park regarding the visibility
splay - asking that they begin the
process of contacting their
solicitor as it will be necessary for
this restriction to be written into
the deeds of their property
Audit figures completed sent by e-
mail to the internal auditor ndash
(advice received from SLCC is
that this could be carried out via
email) These have now been
signed off by the auditor ready for
signing off by the Chairman when
we can all meet again
Planning Updates in Brief
2000334F 7 West End Barns West
End Northwold dated 4th March
2020
REMOVAL OR VARIATION OF
CONDITIONS 1 AND 5 OF
PLANNING PERMISSION
192155F
Variation or removal of conditions
256 and 8 of planning permission
101380EXF (Extension of time for
the implementation of a planning
permission reference 0702109F)
Construction of dwelling and garage at
7 West End Barns West end
Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask if this notice has been put
out to local residents that could be
affected by this change and have they
had a chance to respond
Nothing back from planning however
this may be down to the current
situation
REPORT FROM MONDAY 5TH
APRIL TO FRIDAY 1ST MAY 2020
Covid update
Norfolk Foundation Grant paid
into Parish Account and pound500 was
paid into Cllr Sylvesterrsquos account
for Volunteer expenses and needs
(Weeting Parish Council agreed
to arrange a BACS payment out of
their account upon receipt of a
cheque for pound500 being paid by
Northwold to Weeting)
Other Business
Concern was raised over possible
gatherings of more than one
family on the playing field it was
agreed not to carry out any action
and to monitor the situation for
the time being
Councillor Raynor carried out the
repairs on the old telephone box
and it is now ready for the
necessary works to be carried out
to turn it into a small library once
restrictions have been lifted
Water coming off the A134 into
Methwold Road ndash drains blocked
ndash Reported on line to Highways
Two pull in places off the A134
into Church Lane by Bull Dog
Barnes ndash pot holes need filling ndash
Reported online with Highways
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
APRIL 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
01366 328879
Page 15
Payments agreed for April invoices Northwold Payments Agreed wc AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Balance for April 2020 pound2402206 Minus the following direct debits Havenpower pound11377 Havenpower pound485 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound14272 Plus the following receipts Norfolk Community Foundation Covid 19 grant pound100000 Precept pound2010284 Total Income pound2110284 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound4498218 Cheques Description Total 2312 Cancelled cheque to viking Stationary -pound7733 2314 Weeting Parish Council - Payment for use
of online banking for Bacs payment to Cllr Sylvester for volunteer group expenses pound50000
2315 Clerks salary and expenses pound37759 2316 HMRC PAYE pound21980 2314 CAS Ltd - Parish Insurance pound81053 Total Cheques paid pound183059 Balance in Community Account May 2020 pound4315159 Bank reconciliation for April Bank Statement Balance as of 2042020 pound4698384 Unpresented cheques to date pound383225 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound4315159 Coronavirus Spend from Grant ring-fenced for volunteer expenses Total awarded pound100000 Payment made to Cllr R Silvester pound50000 Balance pound50000 pound10000 ring-fenced for Community Car Park
EXPERIENCED GARDENER
WITH EXCELLENT REFERENCES
AVAILABLE FOR WORK
REASONABLE HOURLY RATES
Telephone James on
01366 - 328895
Page 16
intention of turning them into photobooks for the kids to keep So all in all I shall be OK with lockdown until Christmas Then of course all the colour slides from the 60s and 70s need sorting out scanning and turning into books
Since we have lived here I have gone to Morrisons supermarket in January and February They sell the most amazing perennial plants which I take home and ldquobring onrdquo ready to plant in the Spring This year I bought Armeria Knautia Erysimum Linaria Coreopsis Campanula Cymbalaria Cistus Lychnis Hesperis and some Berberis and Viburnum They were all really inexpensive and we are already enjoying a profusion of colour Online sources have provided dry root plants such as Dahlia Dicentra Red Hot Poker and Echinacia and lots of climbers to cover all my new trellis work I have spent day after day in the garden for the last seven weeks and it is amazing how friendly the birds have become Of course the robin sits on my spade or wheelbarrow but I now have pigeons collared doves magpies and blackbirds all in amongst my feet The blackbirds spend all day digging in my newly worked tilth of soil digging a big hole in their search for worms and scattering the soil all over the patio All this while I am working four feet away planting all my new heathers etc for them to dig up The blackbirds ndash mother father and more recently half a dozen offspring ndash all work diligently chucking soil about and grinning at me I am sure that if they had two fingers gestures would be
made The big birds fight for the birdbath So far the female pigeon is winning ndash she just sits in it for long periods of time and the others fly around more and more irritable because they want a drink or a bath
Happily we have no Bluebells or (after an initial skirmish with some infested top soil) Bindweed However my beautiful new lawn has become infested with coarse grasses mostly couch and the current an is to replace it in the autumn Bluebells are easier to get rid of
Unless anything dramatic happens next months article will deal with how much all the plants have grown Also I may be able to tell you what I have found in the garage during the clear out
A bachelor uses the same pub every night On most evenings a beautiful girl would come in and drink alone After a week he made his move but despite his best efforts he could make no progress with her She would not even accept a drink Eventually he asked her ldquoWhy wont you come home with merdquo The girl replied ldquoWell this may seem odd in this day and age but I am saving myself and keeping pure until I meet the man I loverdquo ldquoWowrdquo said the bachelor ldquoThat must be rather difficultrdquo ldquoOh I dont mind too muchrdquo she replied ldquoBut my husband is quite upsetrdquo
A man was walking along a beach in California when he discovered an old brass lamp He rubbed it and an irascible genie appeared ldquoThis is the fourth time this month and I am fed up granting wishes so you can only have one wishrdquo The man replied ldquoWell I have always wanted to go to Hawaii but I am scared of flying and I get very seasick Could you build me a bridge so I can drive thererdquo The genie is not impressed ldquoThe wishes you people come up with This idea is ridiculous How would the supports reach the bottom of the Pacific How much concrete How much steel No think of another wishrdquo ldquoOKrdquo says the man ldquoHerersquos another wish I have been married and divorced four times My wives always said that I am uncaring and insensitive So my wish is that I could understand women know how they feel inside and what they are thinking when they give me
WHAT DID THE DOCTOR THINK THIS MONTH
Well we are still here not having left the house and garden for seven weeks We are mightily blessed to have the garden and for most of the time stunning weather so life has been OK At the beginning of the lock down which for us could last for months as we are categorised as old and frail I said to Deannie that I would need several projects to keep me sane On good days I would work on the garden much of which still required rescuing from the rock hard clay which formed the potential flower beds On cold days I would sort out my study having tipped everything into the room and the cupboards when we moved life in the room had not moved on and a serious sort out was required Talking of a serious sort out leads me to the third project - the garage We have a large double garage and before we moved we racked it all out with four 20ft rows of four tiers high racking and when we moved everything got stashed higgledy-piggledy into the garage much to the amusement and derision of all our friends and relatives Little has changed and I have been receiving a lot of ldquostickrdquo from anyone who dares to express an opinion Management has been extremely tolerant probably because she is totally overwhelmed whenever she attempts to enter the garage and cannot get beyond the door I have told her that all she needs to do is tie a rope to the door and the other to her waist thus ensuring that she will always escape ndash this works well for me but she does not seem impressed by the idea The fourth project concerns sorting out photos many of which go back to the early 1930s (some into the 1800s) with the
Page 17
the silent treatment know what they are crying and what they really want when they say lsquonothingrsquo Above all I want to be able to make them truly happyrdquo
The genie thinks for a while and then asks ldquoHow many lanes should the bridge have two or fourrdquo
Best wishes to you all Ian Nisbet
DOWN MEMORY LANE Why General Practice
Dr Ian Nisbet I have wanted to be a GP since the age of four In the 1940s when my two uncles were single-handed dispensing GPs in Halifax and Stainland in Yorkshire I was fascinated by the smell of Vitamin B in the dispensary the consulting rooms in the house and the conversations over the meal table which demonstrated the two doctors profound devotion to their patients Their wives were the sole receptionists and only they would answer the telephone which was mounted on the wall at eye level The box was mahogany and the fittings were all brass There was a crank handle to contact the operator The brass mouthpiece was permanently fixed to the box and the brass earpiece was removed from the box to take the call My aunts would put out my uncles clothes every day matching the shirts suits cufflinks and shoes to save the doctor being troubled by mundane matters Assisted by the maid the cleaner and the gardener (the chauffeur had been dismissed when the NHS started in 1948 and the doctors incomes although lower became regular The remaining staff gradually disappeared over the next few years) the wives would run their enormous houses with military precision The houses which were quite similar had long tiled corridors ideal for pushing my Dinky lorries and buses around and I must have travelled miles on my knees the aunts were horrified by how black my knees became The two GPs would take me out on their visits around the towns and the Yorkshire Moors They had Rover cars which improved as new models became available leading up to the Rover 90 100 and 110 great luxury I was always made most welcome by the patients who plied me with
lemonade and cakes a great treat when many groceries were still on ration and fired me up with enthusiasm to be a GP Only later did I learn of the enormous stress the doctors were under with a 247 commitment to their patients and many night visits of which I as a child was unaware Many treatments were as yet uninvented sulphonamides were quite new and Penicillin was in its infancy The uncles would often have to watch patients die with nothing except compassion to offer them Crisis and Lysis were still very much in vogue Uncle David used to have a couple of ldquocoping strategiesrdquo In Winter when he could cope no longer with the stress he would drive to Scotch Corner on the A1 and sit there for an hour or two In the Summer he would drive to the seaside hire a small motor boat and drive it out to sea until he ran out of petrol Then he would sit there and wait to be rescued I could never understand the boat scenario at the time but I was often reminded of it after I had moved to Feltwell and frequently became overwhelmed by the day and night workload I only have one unhappy memory of those times One of the aunts laid the table with thin round cork mats to protect the surface My enquiring mind made me wonder whether or not the mat could be folded in two Of course I tried it and it broke My father who was of a Victorian disposition with regard to my upbringing was singularly displeased and I remember the episode well The single-minded ambition to be a GP made all my school decisions about which subjects to take very easy I went to Birkenhead School something of an academic pressure cooker with seven day a week commitments and went to The London Hospital to study Medicine starting a couple of months before my 18th birthday I qualified when I was just over 22 years old and started my ldquoHouse jobsrdquo at The London Hospital (Orthopaedics) followed by General Medicine and a senior house officer position in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the old Redhill General Hospital The house jobs were extremely hard work Basically at Redhill I was on call 24 hours a day seven days a week with only half a day off each month all for
pound78 per month It was absolutely exhausting and I felt nauseous with tiredness a lot of the time I had my own room on the ward with a bed in it I remember being grateful if I managed to have more than an hours uninterrupted sleep The experience gained was phenomenal Todays young hospital doctors with their 48 hours per week in shifts must have great problems gaining the sort of experience which has stood me in such good stead Abiding memories from those days involve glass syringes There were no disposable plastic syringes The glass plunger was ground to make it rough so that it would have friction with the barrel of the syringe We would put some vaseline on it to make it watertight Often while pulling on the barrel to extract the blood from a vein the whole thing would go loose the plunger would fall out of the barrel and the floor would be covered in blood Angry patient and embarrassed doctor I have previously written about boiling patients urine as part of the testing procedure ndash warm it gently over the Bunsen burner go too far and an air bubble will form in the test tube explode and blow the entire contents of the test tube over the bench I have vivid memories from my Gynaecology job A middle-aged Canadian lady ended up on my ward She had uterine fibroids and had been bleeding profusely before collapsing She was admitted with a Haemoglobin of about 20 (it should be at least 85) and was in imminent danger of death Normally we would transfuse her with blood get her stable and perform an hysterectomy The problem was ndash she was a Jehovahs Witness and refused point blank to have a transfusion I told her she would almost certainly die without treatment and she said ldquoOK if that is Gods willrdquo I rang her husband in Canada and he said the same Thoroughly rattled I rang the Medical Protection Society who told me that I should leave her alone having asked her to sign a disclaimer form She signed and I waited for her to die However the bleeding stopped her Haemoglobin started to rise and against all the odds she survived We must draw our own conclusions I bought a house in Copthorne and started in general practice in Pound Hill Crawley when I was just over 24 years old [End]
Swaffham Norfolk PE37 8HT
LOCAL BUS SERVICES There are more buses than those listed - check with the driver visit wwwcoachservicesltdcom wwwtravelineinfo or contact the following-
Coach Services 01842 821509 Travel Line 08712 002233
-------------------------------------------------------------------------Due to the COVID-19 pandemic starting on March 30th until further notice Coach Services will only be operating Monday to Friday
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NORTHWOLDWHITTINGTON - THETFORD (Coach Services - CS40)
NO RETURN SERVICE AVAILABLE DURING COVID-19 REDUCED SERVICE PERIOD
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THETFORD - NORTHWOLD WHITTINGTON ndash KINGrsquoS LYNN (Coach Services - CS40)
MONDAY ndash FRIDAY ONLY DURING COVID-19 REDUCED SERVICE PERIOD
Northwold Pick up point Tile CentreMethodist Chapel 1011 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Whittington Pick up point Norman Drive (A134) 1015 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Arrives Kingrsquos Lynn bus station Stand H 1055 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Departs Kingrsquos Lynn bus station Stand H 1330 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Whittington Drop Off point Norman Drive (A134) 1405 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Northwold Drop Off point Tile CentreMethodist Chapel 1409 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Brandon Drop Off point High St adj ALDI 1442 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Arrives Thetford Bus Interchange Stand D 1510 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
NO RETURN FROM THETFORD DURING COVID-19 REDUCED SERVICE PERIOD
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE NOTE New legislation came into force in January 2020 regarding bus services mostly for market day services regarding PSV Accessibility Regulations (disabled access) THIS HAS RESULTED IN THE FOLLOWING SERVICE CANCELLATIONS-
There is NO extra bus lsquoNo 12rsquo on Tuesdays mdash Kingrsquos Lynn Market Day
EAGLES COACHES ldquoDOWNHAM MARKET DAYrdquo SERVICE HAS ALSO BEEN CANCELLED
FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION PLEASE RING COACH SERVICES OR CHECK WEBSITE
Page 18
Saturday 13th June 2020
CANCELLED
Its with great sadness that the Norman PTFA Officers have had to take the decision to cancel this years
Carnival due to the current health situation Our main priority is everyones wellbeing so please stay safe and
well and our fantastic village Carnival will be back with a bang in 2021
The Norman PTFA
WASTE BIN and RECYCLING COLLECTION DATES
Due to COVID-19 there have been changes to bin collections Were unable to collect food waste Please
continue to place any food waste into your black bin which well collect as normal
You can view your scheduled bin collections below
The collection dates for all of the bins
that you have at your home reflect any
collections that are affected by bank
holidays
Please note that collection day
information will only be shown for the
brown bin service if you have paid for
the service
Thursday 11 June 2020 GREEN
Friday 12 June 2020 BROWN
Thursday 18 June 2020 BLACK
Thursday 25 June 2020 GREEN
Friday 26 June 2020 BROWN
Thursday 2 July 2020 BLACK
Your black and green bin collection is
normally THURSDAY
Your brown bin collection is
normally FRIDAY
ldquoI now get out for many more walks now that restrictions are lifted
I like to exercise my owner by
getting them to clean up after merdquo
Please look out for the strategically placed red bins around the village to dispose of your dog waste
Page 19
Page 20
REPORT FROM MONDAY 4TH TO FRIDAY 29TH MAY 2020 Covid 19 actions update
Rent from SSC ndash it was agreed (6
replied to the email) to suspend
the rent due from the Sports and
Social Club during the shutdown
Other Business
Water coming off the A134 into
Methwold Road ndash drains blocked -
Highways have this scheduled for
repair ndash should be completed by
the end of May
Two pull in places off the A134
into Church Lane by Bull Dog
Barnes ndash pot holes need filling ndash
Highways have this scheduled for
repair - should be completed by
the end of May
London bridge ndash update for Cllr
Macmullen - no further progress
with this as it is unlikely
gatherings will be allowed in the
event of a royal death at this time
Neighbourhood Watch ndash update
from Cllr Macmullen ndash this is
limited as two of the Watch
keepers are self-isolating but
keeping in touch with their
residents by phone or Whatrsquos App
or email I am in touch with a lot
of elderly residents by phone
Cllr Anderson filled in the holes
on the Sports Field with topsoil
donated by a resident
Application sent to HM Land
Registry to confirm who owns
the land behind Normandy
Close
Application sent to the bank to
set up internet banking
Cllr Anderson refurbished the
notice board in Hovells Lane
and removed the notice board
opposite the tile centre for the
same treatment
Planning Updates in Brief
2000334F 7 West End Barns
West End Northwold dated 4th
March 2020 REMOVAL OR
VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 1
AND 5 OF PLANNING
PERMISSION 192155F
Variation or removal of conditions
256 and 8 of planning
permission101380EXF (Extension
of time for the implementation of a
planning permission reference
0702109F) Construction of
dwelling and garage at 7 West End
Barns West end Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask if this notice has been
put out to local residents that could
be affected by this change and have
they had a chance to respond There
was no response from planning
Planning approved 22nd May 2020
2000269F SHOP Bulldog Barns 14
Thetford Road Northwold Norfolk
IP26 5LS dated 1st May 2020
Existing cafe on site to return to retail
space erection of temporary building
(occasional guest sleeping
accommodation no kitchenbathroom)
and erection of 2 x new summer
houseretail space
No objections
1801121NMA_1 4 Pinfold Lane
Northwold dated 11th May 2020
Non material amendment to planning
consent 1801121f Proposed side
extension front reception lobbyhall
and attached double garage in 575101
297109 a Conservation Area
3PL20200422F Fen Farm
Oxborough Road Stoke Ferry
PE33 9QH dated 27th April 2020
New wooden log cabin with jetty on
Land Adjacent the River Wissey
Would be used as a rest room shelter
when tending to the adjacent pumping
station(retrospective)
Parish Council object to this
application and letter has been sent to
Breckland Planning Department
DIDLINGTON NURSERIES
Why not visit our walled-in garden Nursery
For all your ornamental amp fruit trees
shrubs perennials and bedding plants
Also compost bark and a large selection of
ornamental pots
Tel (01842) 878288
Est 1962
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
MAY 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings
due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
All decisions made by email will be put on the agenda and minuted when public meetings are allowed
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
Page 21
Taylors Solid Fuels Ltd Family run since 1946
Regular fortnightly Solid Fuel deliveries in your area
Competitive prices and a full range of products
ldquoDonrsquot Shiver We Deliverrdquo
Quality top soils and aggregates Bulk bags and Tipper loads from 1 - 20 tonnes
Tel 01842890568 or see us on wwwtaylorssolidfuelscouk
Northwold Payments Agreed May 2020 AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The following payments were authorised wc 4th May by email The cheques were signed by Cllrs C Anderson and RCrisp Balance for April 2020 pound2402206 Minus the following direct debits Havenpower pound11377 Havenpower pound485 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound14272 Plus the following receipts Norfolk Community Foundation Covid 19 grant pound100000 Precept pound2010284 Total Income pound2110284 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound4498218 Cheques Description Total 2312 Cancelled cheque to Viking Stationary -pound7733 2314 Weeting Parish Council - Payment for use of
online banking for Bacs payment to Cllr Silvester for volunteer group expenses pound50000
2315 Clerks salary and expenses pound37759 2316 HMRC PAYE pound21980 2314 CAS Ltd - Parish Insurance pound81053 Total Cheques paid pound183059 Balance in Community Account May 2020 pound4315159 Bank Statement Balance as of 2042020 pound4698384 Unpresented cheques to date pound383225 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound4315159 Coronavirus Spend from Grant ring-fenced for volunteer expenses Total awarded pound100000 Payment made to Cllr R Silvester pound50000 Balance pound50000
decided I did not have covid-19
Then one afternoon I started feeling
strange I happened to be on a zoom
meeting with David Nabarro who
said anyone who felt unwell should
isolate instantly on the spot I went
home early and then the journey
began
In the first days at home I wasnrsquot
sure I had covid-19 Then I damaged
my hands with bleach It had no
smell I assumed it was old and
inactivemdashbut it was just I could not
smell the chlorine The heaviness
and malaise became worse I had a
tightness in the chest and realised it
could be nothing else I was
mortified that I might have infected
the staff I had worked with for over
20 years I imagined their vulnerable
relatives dying and never forgiving
myself My mind was a mess My
condition deteriorated One
afternoon I suddenly developed a
tachycardia tightness in the chest
and felt so unwell I thought I was
dying My mind became foggy I
tried to google fulminating
myocarditis but couldnrsquot navigate
the screen properly There was
nothing to do I thought if this is it
so be it
A few hours later I woke up alive
and the tightness replaced by
extreme fatigue Every day day after
day Sometimes I felt better and
became optimistic after all the
paralytic state had not recurred but
then the next day I felt as though
someone had hit me around the head
with a cricket bat Staff at work
criticised me for not being clear
ldquomake up your mind Are you
getting better or notrdquo I guess they
were frightened too but I really
could not understand what was
happening
The illness went on and on The
symptoms changed it was like an
advent calendar every day there was
a surprise something new A muggy
head acutely painful calf upset
stomach tinnitus pins and needles
aching all over breathlessness
dizziness arthritis in my hands
weird sensation in the skin with
synthetic materials Gentle exercise or
walking made me worsemdashI would
feel absolutely dreadful the next day I
started talking to others I found a
marathon runner who had tried 8 km
in her second week which caused her
to collapse with rigors and sleep for
24 hours I spoke to others
experiencing weird symptoms which
were often discounted by those around
them as anxiety making them doubt
themselves
The internet described recovery times
of about two weeks for people that
had not been hospitalised I had not
had severe disease yet here I was after
four weeks still unwell My doctor
neighbour and GP were concerned I
consulted with friends who were
consultants in infectious diseases by
email and they wondered if I had more
lung involvement than I had
estimated My tenant had friends who
were still ill at four weeks and this
helped a lot
The least helpful comments were from
people who explained to me that I had
post viral fatigue I knew this was
wrong There was a pattern in that
period from two weeks to six weeks
feeling absolutely dreadful during the
day sleep heavily waking with the
bed drenched in sweat getting up with
a blinding headache receding during
the day turning me into a battered
ragdoll in the evening
I joined a Facebook page (Covid-19
Support Group (have ithad it)) full of
people with these stories some from
the UK some from the US People
suffering from the disease but not
believing their symptoms were real
their families thinking the symptoms
were anxiety employers telling people
they had to return to work as the two
weeks for the illness was up And the
posts reflect this ldquoI thought I was
going crazy for not getting better in
their time framerdquo ldquothe doctor said
there is zero reason to believe it lasts
this longrdquo And too people report that
their families do not believe their ever
changing symptoms that it is
psychological it is the stress
Over the weeks I have been touched
COPING WITH COVID-19 A PERSONAL STORY Paul Garner
Page 22
Hope you can join in being thankful
we have no coronavirus in Northwold
Paul is son of Northwold girl at
school with Basil and we have been
friends ever since
Mother Sylvia died some years ago
but David Paulrsquos Dad is still alive
living in Liverpool
Keep safe
Very best wishes Pam Eyles
Paul Garner ldquoFor 7 weeks I have
been through a roller coaster of ill
health extreme emotions and utter
exhaustionrdquo
May 5 2020
Paul Garner professor of infectious
diseases at Liverpool School of
Tropical Medicine discusses his
experience of having covid-19
In mid-March I developed covid-19
For almost seven weeks I have been
through a roller coaster of ill health
extreme emotions and utter
exhaustion Although not hospitalised
it has been frightening and long The
illness ebbs and flows but never goes
away Health professionals
employers partners and people with
the disease need to know that this
illness can last for weeks and the long
tail is not some ldquopost-viral fatigue
syndromerdquomdashit is the disease People
who have a more protracted illness
need help to understand and cope with
the constantly shifting bizarre
symptoms and their unpredictable
course
Early March seems so far away I
watched Boris introduce social
distancing and then shake hands on
national television I talked with
epidemiological colleagues about the
established effects of austerity
increasing mortality in the poor and
how lockdown would worsen this I
advised my 97 year old father to
isolate I said to myself that years of
running and military fitness would
protect me from harm I discounted a
runny nose carefully checked my
temperature every day and examined
the CDCWHO comparison table and
by the people that have quietly
stepped in to help me cope
appropriate unobtrusive timely
Family friends colleagues and
neighbours Our local yoga studiorsquos
motto is ldquoa community building
strength in mind body and heartrdquo
This love and support of gives us a
direction for our future And today the
disease has lifted For the first time I
do not feel awful
The aim of this piece is to get this
message out for some people the
illness goes on for a few weeks
Symptoms come and go are strange
and frightening The exhaustion is
severe real and part of the illness
And we all need support and love
from the community around us
Paul Garner is Professor at the
Liverpool School of Tropical
Medicine He is Director of the Centre
for Evidence Synthesis in Global
Health and Co-ordinating Editor of
the Cochrane Infectious Diseases
Group
Twitter PaulGarnerWoof
Page 23
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SUPPLIED FROZEN
MINIMUM SPEND pound20
Remember how pork used to taste when you still had proper crackling Fancy some handmade sausages with more meat than filling Love thick cut bacon with the rind on that has been dry cured All delivered to your door
Call Rob Simonds on 07940800275 to arrange a delivery
Traditional amp Gluten Free 85 meat sausages
pound12 for 3 packs of 8 sausages
Dry Cure Smoked amp Unsmoked Bacon
pound6 a pack ndash approx 500g
Rolled Shoulder of Pork
pound10 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Pack of 2 pork chops
pound5
Smoked Gammon Joints
pound12 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Native Breed Lamb Boxes available in season Dexter Beef Boxes available upon request
(Taken from Facebook post Editor)
Page 24
TEL 01842 828129
MOB 07791 204492
Local Domestic Oil Boiler Servicing Servicing Standard amp CombiCondenser Boilers
Annual Service with Tank Inspection amp Boiler Commissioning
Breakdowns Maintenance amp Repairs WESTNORFOLKBOILERSERVICESCOUK
We enter modern times with the reigns
of William IV and Queen Victoria and
their successors to the
present day
Next after Thomas Waddington as
Rector was Charles Manners Richard
Norman born in 1799 Through his
mother Lady Elizabeth Norman (neacutee
Manners) who married Richard
Norman of Leatherhead he was a
grand-son of the 4th Duke of Rutland
and nephew of the 5th Duke and a
great grandson of the 4th Duke of
Beaufort His motherrsquos brothers were
the 5th Duke of Rutland and two
generals He received the benefice of
Northwold worth pound740 a year (just
under pound42000 a year nowadays) from
the Bishop of Ely in 1833 The tithes
were commuted to a fixed rent charge
of pound896 (approximately pound47500
today) a few years later In 1845 St
Andrewrsquos Northwold was described as
a ldquolarge handsome fabricrdquo with a
ldquolofty tower (built in 1473) containing
six bells and a good clockrdquo The parish
at that time had 1140 inhabitants The
size of the population has not changed
to any great extent since then
Charles Norman was a bachelor for
the first eight years of his time in
Northwold Then he met and at the
age of 41 married a spinster of 38
called Caroline Amelia Angerstein
whose father John was the owner of a
huge estate round Weeting Hall If
Charles brought aristocratic
connections what did Caroline bring
to the marriage She was a grand-
daughter of John Julius Angerstein
(1735-1823) who came to England in
1750 from St Petersburg where his
German family had been settled He
was a Lloyds under-writer by the
time he was 21 and went on to
become one of the wealthiest men in
England When he died the British
government bought his fabulous art
collection in 1824 for pound58000 (at a
conservative estimate about pound3
million today) and used it as the
nucleus of its new National Gallery
Connoisseurs of early Hollywood
movies may remember the film
Lloyds of London made in 1936
Guy Standing played the pivotal part
of John Julius Angerstein in what
was then a star-studded cast
including C Aubrey Smith
Madeleine Carroll George Sanders
and Tyrone Power
It was John Julius Angerstein who
bought Weeting Hall and established
the family there for more than a
century until Carolinersquos brother
William sold it in 1897 The Rev
Charles Norman died in 1873 in his
74th year Caroline herself died aged
77 in 1879 She lived for a while as a
widow in Brandon Hall which was
also owned by the Angersteins and
did charitable works in Brandon as
well as in Northwold where the
school and the almshouses bear the
family name of Norman
Whittington owes to her the
foundation of its separate church
later the centre of its own
ecclesiastical parish
Charles Norman was Rector for 40
years Charles and Caroline Norman
have their tomb just inside the south
entrance of the churchyard near the
lych gate
During Charles Normanrsquos time ndash in
1852 ndash the church was re-seated a fact
recorded in an inscription on the wall
inside the tower When St Andrewrsquos
underwent other restoration work in
the eighteen fifties and sixties the
restorers appears to have shown more
respect for the character of this ancient
church than many of their
contemporaries showed to churches
elsewhere in England A drainpipe to
the west of the porch bears the date
1857 Inside the church another sign
of those times is the organ erected in
1868 out of funds ldquofrom the Church
Estaterdquo This organ bears a modern
plaque recording the fact that for 42
years of the 20th century Arthur
Barber a local farmer was voluntary
organist The font in front of the tower
dates from 1882 Its elaborately
carved cover suspended from the
Modern Times ndash From Charles
Norman Onwards roof by a chain and
capable of being raised and lowered
was added in 1887
National as opposed to family history
is reflected in the memorial tablet to
Lieutenant William Carter of the 5th
Fusiliers who died in the siege of
Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny of
1857 He was 32 Tombstones and
wall tablets bear witness to the close
attachment of the Carter family to this
church in the 18th and 19th centuries
Victorian Rectors after Charles
Norman were Richard Snowdon Smith
(1873) William Cowper Johnson
(1889) and Claud Cecil Thornton
(1892) who is commemorated in the
fine and sturdy lych gate
FROM HISTORY NOTES ON NORTHWOLD CHURCH Courtesy of Pam Eyles
Page 25
March 2020 1st Prize pound20 No62 Barry Langley 2nd Prize pound15 No15 June Jones 3rd Prize pound10 No11 David Lavender
April 2020 1st Prize pound20 No 3 Harry Cater 2nd Prize pound15 No 14 Annette Storey 3rd Prize pound10 No 99 David Gricks
May 2020 1st Prize pound25 No 19 Brian Waters 2nd Prize pound15 No 30 Mark Hampton 3rd Prize pound10 No 71 David Kimber
Roger Preston
100 CLUB DRAW
Do not leave home if you or someone you live
with has any of the following
a high temperature
a new continuous cough
a loss of or change to your sense of smell or taste
Check the NHS website if you have symptoms
Page 26
Downham Market
PC Aaron Jones mdash Spellowfields Clenchwarton Wapole Walton St
Lawrence Mershe Lande and Wiggenhall
Email SNTTerringtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Ryan Williams mdash West Winch Watlington Airfield
Wimbotsham and Fincham and Wissey
Email SNTWatlingtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Tracey James and PC Dave Funnell mdash Downham Market
Emneth and Outwell Upwell and Delph Hilgay with Denver Denton
Email SNTDownhamMarketnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
Message from your Engagement Officer
I am PC Lee Anderton and I work as the Engagement Officer for West Norfolk My responsibilities include working alongside and promoting the Special Constabulary Police Support Volunteers Neighbourhood Watch and Community Speedwatch If you are interested in volunteering for any of these roles please e-mail me at LeeAndertonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
4 weeks into the lockdown due to COVID-19 (Apr 20) and largely from a policing prospective the majority of people are playing by the rules The Constabulary is continuing to work with those people who breach the rules by way of engaging and explaining we will use tickets or report to court anyone who continuously break rules after being warned It is pleasing to say for the majority this approach is working
During this time the Constabulary is continuing to delivery day to day policing and officers are still responding to calls as they come in We are still encouraging everyone to use the same methods of contacting us 999 for an emergency ie a crime in progress 101 or via our website contact us to report a crime that has happened Officers are practising social distancing at all police premises but sometimes due to the nature of our work we will have to work close to together for example arresting a violent offender
During this period of time we are concerned that Domestic Violence could increase and we would like to reassure people that we are still here and will help so please if you are aware of anyone who is living in fear of domestic violence get in touch with us I would also like to remind people that although we are spending most of our time at home please donrsquot stop carrying out the 9pm Routine as the simple steps in the routine will help prevent you from becoming a victim of crime Unfortunately we have also seen an increase in scams and especially COVID- 19 scams and I would encourage everyone to register with Norfolk County Council Trading Standards at the following link httpswwwnorfolkgovukbusinesstrading-standardsscamsconsumer-alerts to get a weekly update with the latest scams Finally if there are any questions or anything I can assist you with please do not hesitate to get in touch and I look forward to the time when we can all start to meet face to face again until then stay save StayHomeSaveLives ProtectTheNHS
Page 27
Family Property Criminal Commercial Employment Personal Injury Wills amp Probate
METCALFE COPEMAN amp PETTEFAR LLP
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wwwmcp-lawcouk
01842 756100
Cage Lane Thetford
Convenient town centre Location
Home visits may be available
MAY 20 UPDATE
Ray Gribble
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-------------------------------------------
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-------------------------------------------
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01366-500387
wwwraygribblecouk
I thought you might be interested in this small article on the origin of the name lsquoVentura Closersquoit would be interesting to
consider the stories behind other local street names As your Borough Councillor I am
available to help with any Borough
related problems (inc Freebridge
Issues) and am available on my home
tel no 01366 727037 or by email
cllrtomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
Tomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
With kind regards Councillor Tom Ryves Methwold Ward KLWNBC Home 01366 727037
lsquoVentura Closersquo A legacy from RAF Methwold
It is common practice for new streets built near the sites of old RAF stations to reflect this heritage in their namehellipso in Methwold we have Ventura Close and of course Trent VC Close
The Ventura
The Ventura was developed from the Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar transport as a replacement for the Lockheed Hudson bombers then in service with the Royal Air Force Used in daylight attacks against occupied Europe they proved to have weaknesses and were removed from bomber duty and some used for
patrols by Coastal Command The Ventura was available to the RAF as an off the peg solution to the problems of building an effective bomber force quickly and the first orders were placed in 1940 At the time the larger 4-engined bombers associated with the Strategic bombing offensive were still on the drawing board
Service with the RAF
The RAF ordered 188 Venturas in February 1940 which were delivered from mid-1942 Venturas were initially used for daylight raids and were crewed by Australian and New Zealand airmen who flew from Methwold like some other early RAF bombers they proved too vulnerable without fighter escort Venturas were replaced by the faster de Havilland Mosquito The Venturas were transferred to patrol duties with Coastal Command as the Mosquito replaced them in bomber squadrons
The Ventura at Methwold
In Methwold there were two squadrons equipped with the Ventura mdash No 464 Squadron RAAF (1942) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II and No 487 Squadron RNZAF(1942ndash1943) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II
Operations
The Ventura flew its first operational mission for the RAF on 3 November 1942 when three Venturas of 21 Squadron attacked railway targets near Hengelo in the Netherlands On 6 December 1942 47 Venturas from
DIDLINGTON HALL SALE PARTICULARS
Thanks for the fantastic response last year to my appeal to purchase the old sales catalogues for Didlington Hall which resulted in my obtaining two catalogues one for a sale I was completely unaware of I am still very interested in obtaining a number of the sale catalogues Also just to satisfy my interest and curiosity does anybody have or know what happened to anything and I mean anything even just building materials that came from the demolition sales of the 1950s
Please contact Andrew 01440 788198 email andrewtate738gmailcom
Page 28
UPDATE FROM OUR LOCAL BOROUGH COUNCILLOR
21 464 (RAAF) and 487 (RNZAF) squadrons participated in Operation Oyster the large daylight 2 Group raid against the Philips radio and vacuum tube factories at Eindhoven Also committed to the raid were 36 Bostons and 10 de Havilland Mosquitos[16] Carrying incendiaries they were placed in the third wave of aircraft and suffered the highest rate of loss Nine of the 47 Venturas were shot down and many others were damaged by flak or bird strikes The force also lost four Bostons and one Mosquito
Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC Six months later on 3 May 1943 Venturas of 487 Squadron RNZAF were sent on Operation Ramrod 16 an attack on a power station in Amsterdam The squadron was told
that the target was of such importance to Dutch morale that the attack was to be continued regardless of opposition Significant problems developed with rendezvousing with the escorting fighters with the end result being that all 10 Venturas that crossed the coast were lost to German fighters Squadron Leader Leonard Trent (later the last of the Great Escapers) won the Victoria Cross for his leadership in this raid
The citation for Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC reads as follows
ldquoThe KING has been graciously pleased to confer the VICTORIA CROSS on the under-mentioned officer in recognition of most
SANDRArsquoS STAMP amp CRAFT STUDIO GROUP
My regular monthly craft sessions
in Northwold Village Hall are
Third Monday monthly 7 - 9pm
(not held in December) and cost
from 1st October 2019 will be pound12
which includes all materials to
create 8 beautiful handmade cards
Tea amp Coffee included
Sandra Roberts
07806 616704
conspicuous braverymdash
Squadron Leader Leonard Henry TRENT DFC (NZ2481) Royal New Zealand Air Force No 487 (RNZAF) Squadron
On the 3rd May 1943 Squadron Leader Trent was detailed to lead a formation of Ventura aircraft in a daylight attack on the power station at Amsterdam
This operation was intended to encourage the Dutch workmen in their resistance to enemy pressure The target was known to be heavily defended The importance of bombing it regardless of enemy fighters or anti-aircraft fire was strongly impressed on-the air crews taking part in the operation
Before taking off Squadron Leader Trent told the deputy leader that he was going over the target whatever lsquohappened
All went well until the Venturas and their fighter escort were nearing the Dutch coast Then one bomber was hit and had to turn back Suddenly large numbers of enemy fighters appeared Our escorting fighters were hotly engaged and lost touch with the bombing force The Venturas closed up for mutual protection and commenced their run up to the target Unfortunately the fighters detailed to support them over the target had reached the area too early and had been recalled
Soon the bombers were attacked They were at the mercy of 15 to 20 Messerschmitts which dived on them
incessantly Within four minutes six Venturas were destroyed Squadron Leader Trent continued on his course with the 3 remaining aircraft
In a short time 2 more Venturas went down in flames Heedless of the murderous attacks and of the heavy anti-aircraft fire which was now encountered Squadron Leader Trent completed an accurate bombing run and even shot down a Messerschmitt at point-blank range Dropping his bombs in the target area he turned away
The aircraft following him was shot down on reaching the target Immediately afterwards his own aircraft was hit went into a spin and broke up Squadron Leader Trent and his navigator were thrown clear and became prisoners of war The other two members of the crew
perished
On this his 24th sortie Squadron Leader Trent showed outstanding leadership Such was the trust placed in this gallant officer that the other pilots followed him unwaveringly His cool unflinching courage and devotion to duty in the face of overwhelming odds rank with the finest examples of these virtuesrdquo
Page 29
If you would like to write an article
or have ideas to include in future
columns we would love to hear from
you Please email your submissions
to editornorthwoldnet
487 Sqn RNZAF Lockheed Ventura
Page 30
NORTHWOLD BOWLS CLUB
The 2020 bowls season was due to
commence in April but is now
suspended due to the COVID-19
pandemic
Our Annual General Meeting was
due to take place on Thursday 26th
March and would have been held
in the Sports amp Social club
We are always wishing to welcome
new members so if you would like
to know more about the club then
for more information you can
contact Roger Preston (01366
727694) or Hod Everett (01760
336494)
(Anybody new to bowls would be
offered some coaching at the start
of the season mdash whenever that
may be)
NORTHWOLD VILLAGE HALL NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The AGM of the Village Hall Trustees was due to be held on Tuesday 24th March 2020 but has now been
postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
All Northwold residents are welcome to attend and are advised that eligibility for election to the Trustees (ldquoThe Committeerdquo) is open to one representative of ANY recognised village organisation which either uses or potentially uses the Village Hall In addition two representatives of the general village population are eligible for election
Vacancies DO exist in the trustees and ldquonew bloodrdquo is particularly encouraged to provide a continuously fresh input of skills and ideas The AGM will be followed at 730PM by a committee meeting of those elected Mr M Howarth Chairman helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip The official notice above provides details of the next Annual General Meeting and we would be delighted to see some new faces prepared to play a part in managing the facility that we have however small that part may be Some questions you may have Q Who is eligible to be a trustee A Anyone resident in the Village who can represent a village organisation club or business ndash even if they are not users of the Hall Existing organisations represented include The WI Tots and Co The Parish Council The Dance Club In addition a limited number of trustees who represent ldquothe Publicrdquo may be appointed No special qualifications are required Q What is my commitment as a trustee A
Attending four to six meetings a year
Nothing financial (we have insurance) attendance at a meeting about every two months and assistance in any aspect of running the hall that you would like to provide This could be
Providing informed opinions of the Village Population to help guide the decisions made by the Trustees as a group
Managing or helping to manage (but not necessarily DOING) the maintenance or updating of the Hall
Helping with fundraising activities Q How do I get involved A Come to the AGM or contact the Chairman at any time
DOG GROOMING SERVICES
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CALL 01842 862 828
THEDOGSHACKLAKENHEATH
Classified Ads
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Pest amp Vermin Control for homes
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24hr 7-day service
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Tel 01842 879904
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D W Aerials
TV aerials Digital TW aerials amp
Satellite dishes fitted Plus TV signal
boosters TV extension cables and
CCTV installed etc
Tel 01366 728403
Mobile 07752 587111
Page 31
Thank you very much
for all your kind donations to the foodbank and all you do to help others
If you would like to donate to your local Foodbank there is a drop off point at St Andrewrsquos Church Northwold Find out more
httpthetfordfoodbankorguk
httpwwwtrusselltrustorg
If you need the Foodbank please donrsquot
hesitate to contact someone who can
give you a foodbank voucher such as
doctors health visitors social workers
clergy citizenrsquos advice bureau and
police
Ness and Paul
foodbankdonationsnymhushcom
THE MAGPIE CENTRE WEST NORFOLK RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
Closed Until Further Notice
In line with RDA National advice and
guidelines we regret to advise that the
Magpie Centre will be closed until
further notice
As you would expect our horses will
continue to be cared for and we need
your support more than ever Please
check our Facebook page for regular
updates thank you
We have been carrying out our life-
changing activities at our Wallington
Hall location for over 30 years and
take great pride in the exceptional
standard of our instructors and
volunteers
We rely on voluntary help as well as
donations and legacies to deliver our
services
Advice for Volunteers
If you are to visit the Magpie Centre
as a volunteer dur ing the closure of
the Magpie Centre to help with horse
care and field maintenance thank you
so much
Can we please ask that on arrival and
departure you wash your hands and
regularly during your visit Please also
avoid close contact with others and
practice social distancing at all times
whilst at the centre
In the event you experience any of
the symptoms of coronavirus
including coughing fever however
minor please DO NOT VISIT THE
MAGPIE CENTRE
Please inform us immediately if you
have any symptoms or are diagnosed
with coronavirus and you have either
visited the Magpie Centre recently or
have come into contact with someone
who has
The current advice from the NHS can
be found here httpswwwnhsuk
conditionscoronavirus-covid-19
The Magpie Centre home of WNRDA
now has 90 volunteers who give up
their time on a regular basis to help
with the running of the yard pony care
and assisting with riding and carriage
driving lessons
No previous experience is required for
volunteers as all training will be
provided
If you can help with this please call the
Centre on 01553 810202
Thank you
Would you like to advertise in
Village Life
Please contact the Editor
for available sizes amp rates
editornorthwoldnet
Or Tel 01366 727072
Annual Club Memberships are now due
Adults pound5 Children pound250 Member benefits inc discounted Events tickets and Club Hire
Please contact a committee member
See our Facebook page for up-to-date info on upcoming events
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL CLUB Hovellrsquos Lane Northwold IP26 5LX
Page 32
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL
CLUB
The club is normally open for bookings for social events
birthday parties weddings christenings amp funeral wakes
The bar can also be made available
All at very reasonable rates
For information call
Tony Waring 728455
David Gricks 728174
David Lavender 727111
Due to COVID-19 pandemic the club is shut indefinitely
All events are cancelled until further notice
Stay safe everyone
Thank you to all our volunteers who keep the club running
ALL EVENTS ADVERTISED ON THIS PAGE ARE AT
RISK OF CANCELLATION DUE TO THE ON-GOING
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Page 3
St Maryrsquos Barton Bendish St Maryrsquos Beachamwell All Saintsrsquo Boughton
St Georgersquos Methwold St Andrewrsquos West Dereham
St Margaretrsquos Wereham Christ Church Whittington All Saints Wretton with Stoke Ferry
Contact Rev Carol Nicholas-Letch Honey Tree Fur long Drove Stoke Fer ry PE33 9SX 01366 500704
JUNE 2020
Every Wednesday Cafeacute cre8 - SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Coffee Morning at West Dereham Village Hall 915 ndash 11am Open to everyone ages 0 ndash 99 For information contact Janet on flyingheronbtinternetcom
Every Thursday All Saintrsquos Lunch Club ndash SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE The club meets in All Saints Academy for coffee at 1030 am and for a two-course lunch (pound350) at 1200 pm For more details of this and Flexible Fellowship contact Carol Nicholas-Letch on 01366-500704
St Georgersquos Church Methwold - Tea Coffee amp Homemade Cakes - SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Meet up with fr iends make new fr iends or just enjoy the drinks amp cakes
Enjoy a drink amp homemade cake for only pound200
CHRIST CHURCH WHITTINGTON CHURCH SERVICES
Plus other local services within the church group NB Church Group Joint Services in bold italics
We at Christ-Church and All Saints will not be holding any services or Church events until further notice Im sure you understand but no Sunday services Thanks Elaine
SAINT ANDREWrsquoS RESTORATION
APPEAL (SARA) CINEMA EVENINGS
There will be no more village cinema evenings until
further notice We hope that the coronavirus crisis
will be under control before too long and that we can
begin having our cinema nights (and ice creams) once
more
Stay safe and stay well
Ann Howarth
FUNERAL NOTICE Patricia Joyce Smith (nee Royal) former ly of
No 4 Little London Northwold passed away on the
22nd May 2020
Her funeral service will be held at Tunbridge Wells
Crematorium on the 18th June at 1045
June Spraggett
Page 4
NORTHWOLD WI
NORTHWOLD
COMMUNITY
TRANSPORT Book a local driver for hospital doctor and dentist visits
For more details and assistance phone Sue Preston 01366 727694
NORTHWOLD NEW RESIDENTS
WELCOME PACK St Andrews Northwold gives all new residents a pack full of useful
information about the church and the village If by any chance you have not
received one and would like to I will be pleased to visit you with a Pack
Please contact
Irene Quinn
55 Methwold Road
Northwold
01366 728098
OUR LAST MEETING WAS IN THE VILLAGE HALL
ON TUESDAY 10TH MARCH AT 715PM
OUR SPEAKER WAS
SHARON BURBRIDGE
HELPING US TO UNDERSTAND THE FACTS (AND THE MYTHS)
About
ORGAN DONATION
COME ALONG ONCE COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS ARE LIFTED AS A VISITOR
FOR pound300 AND ENJOY A FRIENDLY MEETING WITH LIGHT REFRESHMENTS
AS WELL
MEETINGS USUALLY FINISH AT 945PM
NORTHWOLD
MOBILE POST OFFICE
SERVICE SUSPENDED
DUE TO COVID-19
(Van usually parks in
Northwold Village Hall Car Park)
Would you like to advertise in
Village Life
Please contact the Editor
for available sizes amp rates
editornorthwoldnet
Or Tel 01366 727072
Page 5
NORTHWOLD CARE GROUP
lsquoLUNCH CLUBrsquo As I am sure you will have guessed we will sadly have to cancel our monthly lunches until the current coronavirus crisis is over As soon as it is safe to start serving lunches again we will contact you all I hope that it will not be too long before we can meet again we will miss seeing you all but we must all do our best to stay safe and well For Lunch Club details please contact
Ann Howarth 01366 727772
NORTHWOLD
SPIRITUALISTS CHURCH
Usually meet every other Friday
in Northwold Village Hall
Doors open at 7pm
730 pm start
(Weather Permitting amp
Guests subject to change)
I have decided to cancel all our meetings to safeguard those attending until I hear better news about the Coronavirus Hopefully we will be able to resume meetings soon and the programme will get back to normal Unfortunately I think that we still have the worst to come so it will be a least a couple of months if not longer before some normality is back Therefore all planned meetings are
cancelled until further notice
Please contact with me for updates for
when our programme will re-start
Thanks Stay safe I wish you all well
Enquiries
Text Faye 07523 866797
Web norfolkthespiritguidescouk
under Norfolk Events ndash Northwold
Admission
Donation per person-
pound200 Service nights
pound400 Clairvoyant evenings
Letters to the Editor
Dear Jonathan
25th Apr mdash Day 33 and counting
We are nearly 5 weeks into the lockdown and where are we
To be honest I dont really know At one end we have politicians and advisors telling us things are improving and going in the right direction whilst at the other end we have people working at the sharp end saying No they are not Who to believe
I need to be objective on this as hindsight is a great tool and when decisions need to be made hindsight is not an option
One point we clap the NHS every week and there cannot be any underestimation of the tremendous job they (and lots and lots of other underpaid people too many to itemise) are doing whilst at the same time there is an overpaid bureaucratic spaghetti mix in the NHS that doesnt seem to be able to co-ordinate events so that things
happen
They are good at giving reasons why things arent happening
Be objective but what will happen when this virus spreads to the slums and shanty towns around the world where social distancing is impossible and medical care limited
So a story for these lockdown days Any one old enough may remember a 1980s comedy program called Not the Nine OrsquoClock News This was in days when comedy didnt have to be as politically correct as it does today One sketch involved a police constable played by Mel Smith PC Savage who kept arresting the same person on a variety of charges He was told that walking on the cracks in the pavement and also coughing without due care and attention were not an offence but who would have thought that 40 years later it would be
And very well done to all our volunteers you are doing a truly great job
Alan Briggs
Page 6
As I write this just before Easter
weekend we have been in ldquolockdownrdquo
for three weeks We are lucky in that
we have a lovely house and family
nearby to leave food on our doorstep
every now and again We arranged a
Tesco order two weeks ago the first
delivery slot is 5 weeks later Our
freezers are always stocked to busting
so this is an excellent opportunity to
rationalise the situation by eating all
the contents Obviously Head office
and I discussed matters as we went into
lockdown we have always worked
together and have never really been
separated for the best part of 40 years
so the chance is that we shall not fall
out due to close contact Of course
Managements ability to organise and
my sunny all-forgiving personality
will see us through Our only problem
is accepting that we are ldquofrail elderlyrdquo
not to leave the premises with
neighbours offering to get our shopping
and prescriptions
We decided to turn the situation
to our advantage Firstly on dull or wet
days I would blitz my study When we
moved in two years ago I just filled all
the cupboards at random with no
sense of order and I am happy to say
that a few wet days have ensured that
the study is mostly sorted out
Secondly we would get the
garden into shape The beds were solid
rock-hard clay and the only way I have
found to deal with the clay is to use my
6ft massive metal digging bar throw it
in and wiggle it about to loosen the
clay Then I use my multipronged
twist cultivator (you should see my
muscles now) to break the clay up
further Next comes the metal rake
used with the shaft vertical and the
metal work horizontal to break the
clay up even more Then the ground
is raked with the metal rake followed
by a leaf rake all the time bashing the
clay to turn it to something
approaching a tilth Then dig in a
mixture of peat farmyard manure and
topsoil and re-define the lawn edges
with a spade followed by an edging
tool Now and again there would be a
half-day delay while I dug out the
massive lumps of concrete kerbstone
lengths of brick wall etc using ropes
to drag the concrete lumps out of the
ground
Matters have been complicated
because the garden waste collections
(brown bin) have been cancelled as
the men had to be moved onto
ordinary waste and recycling and
disaster the recycling centre (tip) just
up the road has been closed
Similarly our local garden centre
300 yards away is also out of bounds
Fortunately good plants are available
online so I shall be able to stock the
garden
I had always thought that our
new garden was small but having
spent three weeks as above I now
think it is enormous
Thirdly our wonderful new
double garage is racked out full of all
my ldquostuffrdquo moved without sorting
from the barns at The Old House
That will all be ldquorationalised ldquo after
the garden is finished It shouldnt take
more than a month or more Oh and
then there is my store facility in
Belbroughton
Fourthly I have several
photobook projects to start using
colour slides from my youth ancient
pre-war photos of my family and
photos of our family since the 50s I
have long thought that old albums and
camera cards will be pretty useless in
50 years time but these photobooks
one of each book for each of our
children will be sitting on their
bookshelves for them to show their
grandchildren
So there is plenty to keep us
busy Management is running the
house the kitchen and the laundry
organising her cupboards and sorting
out boxes from the loft not seen since
we moved She communicates with the
family through her Ipad and they have
discovered ZOOM a computer
platform which enables half a dozen or
more people to be on the same site
chatting or playing Charades All in all
we are well placed to deal with the
situation not like the poor folk in tower
blocks or living with abusers We often
think fondly of all our patients and
friends in Norfolk and we miss you all
Stay safe
We worry for our children and
grandchildren some exposed to
potential financial disaster and we will
do all we can to help them
Look after yourselves and keep in
touch
All good wishes Ian Nisbet
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01366 728342 (option 2)
WHAT DID THE DOCTOR THINK LAST MONTH
Page 7
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Training Sessions Program installations
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ALL WORK amp MATERIALS GUARANTEED REFERENCES AVAILABLE
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The Co-Responder team at RAF
Marham have taken delivery of two
Double Staffed Ambulances at the
base to enable them to assist the East
of England Ambulance Trust The
Trust approached Military Co-
Response Schemes to support the
NHS with the current increase in
demand from COVID 19 and have
now supplied four of the Double
Staffed Ambulances to Military Co-
Response teams across the region
RAF Marhamrsquos Co-Responder
scheme has been assisting the East of
England Ambulance Trust for 19
years and during this time the team
has seen considerable change and
expansion both in size and with the
skills used whilst deployed Prior to
the team receiving the Double Staffed
Ambulances which they will run
alongside their Rapid Response Car
they received intensive additional
training in airway management
enhanced clinical equipment such as
the Corpuls (ECG monitoring) and
driver training The latest expansion to
support this period of national crisis
will enable the RAF Marham Co-
Responders to attend emergency calls
assess patients and transport them to
hospital
The RAF Marham team consists of
around 15 personnel with considerable
experience from a few months to 15
years supporting the East of England
Ambulance Trust on the front line
They have a variety of lsquodayrsquo jobs at
the base from Supply Logistics RAF
Regiment and Police Ground and
Air technicians and IT staff The
longest serving member of the team
has seen it morph from a small team
with a small car that responded to a
select range of life-threatening calls
and cardiac arrests to today where
they now have the ability to respond
to all types of emergency calls
RAF Marham Station Commander
Group Captain James Beck said ldquo I
am very proud of what the team have
done to support the NHS over the
past two decades and this latest
expansion with the new training and
provision of two ambulances proves
how valuable our volunteers are and
continue to be to our local
communityrdquo
Alex Laurent Community Response
Manager Cambridgeshire and Military
Co-Response Lead with EEAST said
ldquoThe RAF Co-Responders are a vital
asset to the East of England
Ambulance Service providing vital
support manning Double Staffed
Ambulances and their Rapid Response
Vehicles during this COVID-19
pandemic
ldquoThe support they bring to the
communities is outstanding as they all
promote excellent patient care The
Trust are really proud to have the RAF
Co-Responders on board during this
challenging timerdquo
RAF MARHAM CO-RESPONDERS TAKE DELIVERY OF TWO DOUBLE STAFFED AMBULANCES
Page 8
Those of you who know David amp I are aware we both have quite serious underlying medical conditions this puts us in the at risk category
Not wanting to put our staff at risk trying to hold the fort for us we have taken the decision to close the pub with immediate effect
Once all of this is over well be back as they say
We will let you know when we can open again although it looks like it may be some time We will do our best to keep you informed of any developments if you could spread the word that would be helpful
Many thanks for your support over our first 8 months Keep Safe
Janice amp David xx
The editors of the village magazines are striving manfully to keep the publications appearing albeit some of them are only on line at present The lockdown has deprived them of a lot of their usual copy (minutes of parish meetings etc) so they have asked for any additional material we contributors could offer
My main article this month was a bit sombre and contained no jokes at all so there follows a joke a few bits and pieces that may be of interest to you especially the blokes and then some more jokes
A young couple was discussing what ldquoturned them onrdquo He insisted that it was when she wore her leather coat ndash he got really aroused rapid pulse fast breathing and so on She wanted to know why Was it because it was short and showed her legs NO was it because the colour matched her hair NO was it because it made her eyes look good NO This went on for a few minutes before she gave up and the answer came ldquoIts because it makes you smell like a new carrdquo
I usually read the days news online at 4am (Dont ask) and this morning I read about a bloke who had found a Ford Popular buried in his
garden (I thought I had problems with blocks of concrete) This reminded me of my first car which was a pound12 Ford Popular and an article I had written some years ago about the cars I had owned I think it would stand repeating
I started in general practice on 1st January 1970 I joined a three doctor practice in Pound Hill Crawley and bought a house in Copthorne between Crawley and East Grinstead In those days there were no photocopiers no computers no electronic calculators and colour TV was just arriving with only three channels Termination of pregnancy was illegal Car radios were screwed into the dashboard and the wing had to be drilled for the ariel The first tape systems in cars needed an extra player under the dash and each tape was the size of half a house-brick Mobile phones were 20 years away I changed cars quite regularly ndash Ford Popular (sit up and beg) pound12 Hillman Minx with 3 gear column change which was very floppy pound35 Vauxhall Victor old style pound45 ndash this took us all around Scotland then the MOT was introduced and the man was very rude about my lovely car ndash something about the bottom being about to fall out of it ndash and
demanded that I took it away as it was spoiling his premises Next came a new look (swept down rear wings) Victor pound95 This was a really modern comfortable car which I loved and in which I took my Institute of Advanced Motorists advanced driving test ndash failed first time through not using the horn enough on bends I was devastated but passed next time Then son Calum came along and he had a lot of paraphernalia such as the cardboard box and wheels type pushchair and I bought a Morris Oxford traveller (566 DGT) for pound175 This amount of money was way beyond my cash capacity so it was bought on hire purchase at pound7-10-00 a month (even that amount was difficult to find) I treasured that car polished it weekly and travelled thousands of miles We travelled to Spain for a holiday my father and mother travelling behind in his new Cortina 1600E My shiny car was already many years old and the tired suspension made light of all the bumpy roads (no motorways in France in those days - only signs saying ldquoChausee deformee) but my father was having a terrible time The suspension on his 1600E was really hard (a sports model) and he could not travel at more than 40mph without bouncing off the road or hitting his head on the roof so he begged me to slow down The journey back was interesting the clutch master cylinder started to leak in Spain at the beginning of the journey home In those days car parts for British cars were not readily available on the continent so I bought clutch fluid and had to jump out and refill the reservoir after every 5 depressions Having arrived home the new seal was fitted within minutes
My local garage in Copthorne was a Fiat agency My next car was a chocolate brown Fiat 125 Special (pound220 - one up from the Fiat 124 workhorse later replaced by the Lada) It really needed driving hard the engine was sporty and the car travelled much too fast For months it suffered from a ldquosnatchingrdquo suggesting a carburettor or high tension lead problem We spent ages looking for the trouble until one night I was under the bonnet at night and saw one of the high tension leads shorting across onto the
The Crown Inn
30 High Street
Northwold
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WHAT DID THE DOCTOR THINK LAST MONTH SUPPLEMENTARY ARTICLE
Page 9
really well However about once a fortnight there would be a massive explosion under the bonnet and the corrugated rubber pipe taking air into the engine would be shredded Totally undeterred I bought some spare pipes and replaced them when necessary
Note I sold that car in 1978 and moved on to Volvos Peugeots and Renault Espaces ndash I currently own my eighth Espace which is now 10 years old The car and I are in competition to see who lives the longer
An old snake went to see his doctor because his vision was failing The doctor fitted him with spectacles and the snake returned two weeks later asking to be treated for profound depression as he had just discovered that he had been living with a garden hose for two years
A young girl was doing her homework and had to explain the difference between anger and exasperation She asked her father to help he told her that it was all a matter of degree and arranged a demonstration He picked up the telephone and rang a random number To the man who answered the phone he said ldquoIs Melvin thererdquo The man answered ldquoThere is no-one here called Melvin You really should learn to look up numbers before you dialrdquo The man said to his daughter ldquoSee the man was not happy with my call ndash we annoyed himrdquo He then rang the number again ldquoIs Melvin thererdquo ldquoNow look hererdquo came the heated reply ldquoYou just called this number and I told you that there is no Melvin here DO NOT TROUBLE ME AGAINrdquo The receiver slammed down The father turned to his daughter and said ldquoThat was anger Now I shall show you what
exasperation meansrdquo He dialled the same number again and when the man answered shouting and angry the father asked quietly and calmly ldquoHello this is Melvin Have there been any calls for merdquo
Finally I might have given the impression in the main article that Deannie and I are coping well with the lockdown Thinking about it that may not be quite true as we have taken to talking to our house equipment asking them what they think of the current situationWe had a nice chat with the microwave and the toaster and we all agreed that the situation was very serious However we didnt mention anything to the washing machine as she always put a different spin on everything The fridge when approached was cold and distant and all the kitchen sink would say was that everything was going down the drain The iron took a different view being of the opinion that matters were not that pressing at present The vacuum cleaner was most unsympathetic telling us to ldquojust suck it uprdquo However the pedestal fan was more sympathetic feeling that the matter would soon blow over The WC looked a bit flushed when we spoke to it but did not express an opinion However the door knob told us firmly to ldquoget a griprdquo The front door told us we were unhinged and the curtains told us to pull ourselves together Altogether we wished we had not discussed matters with them because they just left us confused and miserable
Ah well I hope that was all of interest Please look after yourselves
Best wishes and fond memories to you all
Ian Nisbet
rear bulkhead the problem was easily solved and I was up to max speed again
A friend of mine was an estate agent In 1970 we would drink together and could only afford about half a pint each Over the next couple of years his business took off and he took to selling off his Volvo estates after 3 years So my next car was his Volvo 145S estate (BPO995G) a really solid piece of kit My favourite bit was the rear windscreen wiper the first I had ever owned On reflection the car was very noisy and not at all nippy the inside was all black rubber but there was plenty of room and when it rained I could wash and wipe the rear window from the dashboard Having bought an ancient caravan I fitted a towbar to this Volvo and we headed off to France on Townsend Thoresen my father and mother following in the Cortina 1600E and a newer caravan Half way through France a clattering noise started at the rear of my car so I stopped to investigate The towbar had come loose Happily my father never travelled without most of his tools so we could put matters right When we arrived at the caravan site a terminal post on my car battery broke and a new battery cost me pound40 (1974) and used up my entire spending money for the fortnight
Three years later I bought my friends next Volvo 145 estate (DPO 952L) This was an interesting car with a petrol injection engine and a strange computer between the driver and the engine Foot on accelerator hang around a bit and then the car would move Sometimes unnerving at road junctions I had this car converted to LPG (an enormous gas tank behind the rear seats) and it went
REPORT FROM 16TH MARCH TO 3RD APRIL 2020
Covid update
All meetings suspended
Playground shut
Volunteer group put into place
Covid-19 leaflets printed and put in to every home in Northwold
Volunteer group registered with NCC and Breckland District Council central hubs
Grant of pound1000 applied for from the Norfolk Community Foundation ndash Safeguarding vulnerable Persons policy put in place as part of the conditions of obtaining this grant
Other Business
Riverside potholes - Highways agreed to deliver free of charge finings for Riverside potholes
Roundabout in playground repaired and painted
Speeding on Whittington Hill ndash Norfolk PNN agreed to upgrade the area to RED and will enforce as soon as they possibly can
Methwold Road A134 junction the following email was sent to Cllr Ryves from Andrew Wallace ndash Highways Engineer on the 30th March 2020
ldquoI am happy to meet the parish in the future to discuss this site as I have done previously I am afraid that little has changed since we last met
The details of accidents that you
kindly sent me are not officially recorded unless the police have been involved and these are the only records we use to determine the status of the highway in regards to lsquoaccident blackspotsrsquo Below is a statement from our Network Safety team which I hope will go some way to re-assuring the parish we are doing something to alleviate their concerns The implementation date has gone back due to the present situation but as soon as we are up and running fully again I can give you an implementation date
The junction has long been a source of local concern and has been an accident cluster site in the past We have looked at the site in the past and provided red central hatching side road triggered VAS warning signs and improved visibility as far as is possible within the site constraints This does seem to have had a positive effect with an improved personal injury accident record of 2 slight injury accidents occurring in the last 3 years
We have recently carried out a Route Safety Study for the whole of A134 This has recommended a new 50mph speed limit on A134 through Northwold and should be implemented around MarchApril 2020 The new lower speed should further improve safety at the junctionrdquo
OUTSTANDING MATTERS FROM MEETING ON 5TH MARCH 2020
I had to put a lot on hold during the past month but I will get these sorted asap and report back on the April update if there is any news
Planning Updates in Brief
2000169F The Old Bell 2 Whittington Hill Whittington dated 7th February 2020
Proposed conversion of outbuilding to form a single dwelling
Planning approved 3132020
2000334F 7 West End Barns West End Northwold dated 4th March 2020
REMOVAL OR VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 1 AND 5 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 192155F Variation or removal of conditions 256 and 8 of planning permission 101380EXF (Extension of time for the implementation of a planning permission reference 0702109F) Construction of dwelling and garage at 7 West End Barns West end Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask this notice has been put
out to local residents that could be
affected by this change and have they
had a chance to respond Nothing back
from planning however this may be
down to the current emergency
situation
Page 10
MEGAN OLIVIA BEAUTY SALON Small tranquil salon located in
the peaceful village of Northwold
Offering a range of beauty treatments including massages facials manicures pedicures and waxing
Find us on Facebook for more details amp special offers Following recent UK Government guidelines I am hoping to
re-open from Saturday 4th July
13 Church Lane Northwold 07960173171
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
MARCH 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
Page 11
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Please call for a free estimate or to discuss your requirements on
01366 727789 or
07850 494279
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Specialising in
Grass Cutting Hedge Trimming Tree amp Shrub Pruning
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HIGH LIFT DUMPER HIRE
MINI DIGGER HIRE with
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Daily Rates Delivered
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Payments agreed for March invoices Northwold Payments Agreed wc 30th March 2020
AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The following payments were author -
ised wc 30th March by email - The cheques were signed by Cllrs C Anderson and R Crisp
Balance for March 2020 pound2043393 Minus the following direct debits Haven street lighting pound9307 Haven street lighting pound450 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound12167 Plus the following receipts Lottery Grant for car park pound1000000 Total Income pound1000000 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound3031226 Cheques Description Total 2305 Salary and padded envelopes pound27572 2306 NALC subscription pound24746 2307 SPC Printers - Covid leaflets pound2500 2308 FLP Outdoor play solutions - repairs to roundabout pound209787 2309 SALC Payroll services pound5400 2310 TTSR Grass cutting and tree surgery works pound275400 2311 BCKLWN Dog Bin Collection pound73882 2312 Paper and inks for printer pound7733 2313 Weeting PC - litterpicks and hiviz vests x 12 pound2000 Total Cheques paid pound629020 Balance in Community Account April 2020 pound2402206 Bank Statement Balance as of 22320 pound3031226 Unpresented cheques todate pound629020 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound2402206
Page 12
connection seems reliable and the
format seems to work If you havenrsquot
expressed you views and would like to
make a case for streaming from St
Maryrsquos please let me know
Finally a reflection by Henri
Nouwen on Spiritual Discipline
The spiritual life is a gift It is a gift of
the Holy Spirit who lifts us up into the
kingdom of Godrsquos love But to say that
being lifted up into the kingdom of
love is a divine gift does not mean that
we wait passively until the gift is
offered to us Jesus tells us to set our
hearts on the kingdom Setting our
hearts on something involves not only
serious aspiration but also strong
determination A spiritual life requires
human effort The forces that keep
pulling us back into a worry-filled life
are not easy to overcome Here we
touch the question of the other side of
Gently Reaching Into the Minds
Souls and Hearts Of Everyone
Easter VII 24th May 2020
Given that my sermon this week
centres on prayer let me share this
small slice of humour You may have
encountered it before but itrsquos new to
me
Senility Prayer
God grant me the senility to forget the
people I never liked anyway the good
fortune to run into the ones I do and
the eyesight to tell the difference
I guess wersquoll have to wait for some
time to have that the lsquogood fortunersquo to
lsquorun intorsquo friends Perhaps by then our
eyesight might not be what it washellip
Booking In
I received an email this week from an
old uni friend in Australia Oz is
lsquounlockingrsquo a bit quicker than here in
Blighty ndash unsurprising given how
fortunate they are to have had so few
cases of the virus and less that 100
deaths She asked me if our services
have resumed yet before revealing
how things are working Downunder
Apparently they are opening for
services but congregations are
limited to a maximum of 10 You
have to phone the priest to book your
slot in the pews A novel ideahellip She
said she hadnrsquot got around to it yet
No newshellip
The C of E remains silent as to if
when Church services can resume
The feedback Irsquove had from many of
you re the Zoom Eucharists would
indicate that the majority are happy
for them to continue from my living
room as in most cases the internet
lsquoTOTS amp Corsquo Parents amp Children Group
Usually meet every Friday (during term time)
between 1000 am - 1200 pm at Northwold Village Hall
Temporarily suspended due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Yoursquoll receive a warm welcome plus a drink amp healthy
snack for your little one
Please support your local parent baby and toddler group
First session is free then just pound2 after that
We require a volunteer to organise the sessions
Please contact Steve Stark Village Hall Trustee 727855
News from the Pews in Grimshoe Benefice PASTORAL LETTER FROM THE RECTOR
Page 13
discipleship The practice of spiritual
discipline makes us more sensitive to
the small gentle voice of God The
prophet Elijah did not encounter God
in the mighty wind or in the
earthquake or in the fire but in the
small voicehellip
Through a spiritual discipline we
prevent the world from filling our
lives to such an extent that there is no
place to listen A spiritual discipline
sets us free to pray or to say it better
allows the Spirit of God to pray in us
From Henri Nouwen Circles of Love
Every blessing
Rev Joan Horan Rector
Grimshoe Benefice
(inc St Andrews Northwold)
To join in a Zoom video service
please contact Christine Parker on
01842 827152 or email
grimshoebeneficeofficegmailcom
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Long term short term or holiday cover
Trustworthy experienced
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British Grooms Association member amp
Intermediate Certificate BHS Stage 1
NVQ Horse and Yard Safety Equine
Health (Moreton Morrell College)
References available
Contact Holly on 07731395142 or
hollyweb92gmailcom
PIANO LESSONS Inspiring piano teacher with over 20
yearsrsquo teaching experience available
to visit your home Gave up years
ago Reignite your passion for
music Learn to play your favourite
song Specialist in classic jazz and
(good) pop music All abilities
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Available weekdays 9am ndash 3pm
Free initial visitconsultation
Contact Josh Daniels 07540 556195
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
SUSPENSION OF MEETINGS
As a result of advice received regarding the current outbreak of coronavirus all Northwold and Whittington Parish Council meetings have been suspended until
further notice
The clerk in consultation with the chairman has been delegated powers to maintain the essential functions of the Council
Any urgent issues which require councillorsrsquo comment or agreement will be
carried out electronically and recorded
Instead of Minutes of Meetings a monthly statement of activity will be published on the Northwold amp Whittington Parish Council website
(httpsnorthwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk) and posted on the Parish Council Notice Boards
During the period of suspension residents who wish to contact the Parish
Council should email the Clerk at clerknandwpcuk
Cliff Anderson Chairman
Page 14
Vat claim put in for year ending
March 2020 pound254770
New Community Car Park in
School Lane - Cllr Anderson
contacted the owners of the
property next door to the proposed
car park regarding the visibility
splay - asking that they begin the
process of contacting their
solicitor as it will be necessary for
this restriction to be written into
the deeds of their property
Audit figures completed sent by e-
mail to the internal auditor ndash
(advice received from SLCC is
that this could be carried out via
email) These have now been
signed off by the auditor ready for
signing off by the Chairman when
we can all meet again
Planning Updates in Brief
2000334F 7 West End Barns West
End Northwold dated 4th March
2020
REMOVAL OR VARIATION OF
CONDITIONS 1 AND 5 OF
PLANNING PERMISSION
192155F
Variation or removal of conditions
256 and 8 of planning permission
101380EXF (Extension of time for
the implementation of a planning
permission reference 0702109F)
Construction of dwelling and garage at
7 West End Barns West end
Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask if this notice has been put
out to local residents that could be
affected by this change and have they
had a chance to respond
Nothing back from planning however
this may be down to the current
situation
REPORT FROM MONDAY 5TH
APRIL TO FRIDAY 1ST MAY 2020
Covid update
Norfolk Foundation Grant paid
into Parish Account and pound500 was
paid into Cllr Sylvesterrsquos account
for Volunteer expenses and needs
(Weeting Parish Council agreed
to arrange a BACS payment out of
their account upon receipt of a
cheque for pound500 being paid by
Northwold to Weeting)
Other Business
Concern was raised over possible
gatherings of more than one
family on the playing field it was
agreed not to carry out any action
and to monitor the situation for
the time being
Councillor Raynor carried out the
repairs on the old telephone box
and it is now ready for the
necessary works to be carried out
to turn it into a small library once
restrictions have been lifted
Water coming off the A134 into
Methwold Road ndash drains blocked
ndash Reported on line to Highways
Two pull in places off the A134
into Church Lane by Bull Dog
Barnes ndash pot holes need filling ndash
Reported online with Highways
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
APRIL 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
01366 328879
Page 15
Payments agreed for April invoices Northwold Payments Agreed wc AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Balance for April 2020 pound2402206 Minus the following direct debits Havenpower pound11377 Havenpower pound485 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound14272 Plus the following receipts Norfolk Community Foundation Covid 19 grant pound100000 Precept pound2010284 Total Income pound2110284 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound4498218 Cheques Description Total 2312 Cancelled cheque to viking Stationary -pound7733 2314 Weeting Parish Council - Payment for use
of online banking for Bacs payment to Cllr Sylvester for volunteer group expenses pound50000
2315 Clerks salary and expenses pound37759 2316 HMRC PAYE pound21980 2314 CAS Ltd - Parish Insurance pound81053 Total Cheques paid pound183059 Balance in Community Account May 2020 pound4315159 Bank reconciliation for April Bank Statement Balance as of 2042020 pound4698384 Unpresented cheques to date pound383225 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound4315159 Coronavirus Spend from Grant ring-fenced for volunteer expenses Total awarded pound100000 Payment made to Cllr R Silvester pound50000 Balance pound50000 pound10000 ring-fenced for Community Car Park
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WITH EXCELLENT REFERENCES
AVAILABLE FOR WORK
REASONABLE HOURLY RATES
Telephone James on
01366 - 328895
Page 16
intention of turning them into photobooks for the kids to keep So all in all I shall be OK with lockdown until Christmas Then of course all the colour slides from the 60s and 70s need sorting out scanning and turning into books
Since we have lived here I have gone to Morrisons supermarket in January and February They sell the most amazing perennial plants which I take home and ldquobring onrdquo ready to plant in the Spring This year I bought Armeria Knautia Erysimum Linaria Coreopsis Campanula Cymbalaria Cistus Lychnis Hesperis and some Berberis and Viburnum They were all really inexpensive and we are already enjoying a profusion of colour Online sources have provided dry root plants such as Dahlia Dicentra Red Hot Poker and Echinacia and lots of climbers to cover all my new trellis work I have spent day after day in the garden for the last seven weeks and it is amazing how friendly the birds have become Of course the robin sits on my spade or wheelbarrow but I now have pigeons collared doves magpies and blackbirds all in amongst my feet The blackbirds spend all day digging in my newly worked tilth of soil digging a big hole in their search for worms and scattering the soil all over the patio All this while I am working four feet away planting all my new heathers etc for them to dig up The blackbirds ndash mother father and more recently half a dozen offspring ndash all work diligently chucking soil about and grinning at me I am sure that if they had two fingers gestures would be
made The big birds fight for the birdbath So far the female pigeon is winning ndash she just sits in it for long periods of time and the others fly around more and more irritable because they want a drink or a bath
Happily we have no Bluebells or (after an initial skirmish with some infested top soil) Bindweed However my beautiful new lawn has become infested with coarse grasses mostly couch and the current an is to replace it in the autumn Bluebells are easier to get rid of
Unless anything dramatic happens next months article will deal with how much all the plants have grown Also I may be able to tell you what I have found in the garage during the clear out
A bachelor uses the same pub every night On most evenings a beautiful girl would come in and drink alone After a week he made his move but despite his best efforts he could make no progress with her She would not even accept a drink Eventually he asked her ldquoWhy wont you come home with merdquo The girl replied ldquoWell this may seem odd in this day and age but I am saving myself and keeping pure until I meet the man I loverdquo ldquoWowrdquo said the bachelor ldquoThat must be rather difficultrdquo ldquoOh I dont mind too muchrdquo she replied ldquoBut my husband is quite upsetrdquo
A man was walking along a beach in California when he discovered an old brass lamp He rubbed it and an irascible genie appeared ldquoThis is the fourth time this month and I am fed up granting wishes so you can only have one wishrdquo The man replied ldquoWell I have always wanted to go to Hawaii but I am scared of flying and I get very seasick Could you build me a bridge so I can drive thererdquo The genie is not impressed ldquoThe wishes you people come up with This idea is ridiculous How would the supports reach the bottom of the Pacific How much concrete How much steel No think of another wishrdquo ldquoOKrdquo says the man ldquoHerersquos another wish I have been married and divorced four times My wives always said that I am uncaring and insensitive So my wish is that I could understand women know how they feel inside and what they are thinking when they give me
WHAT DID THE DOCTOR THINK THIS MONTH
Well we are still here not having left the house and garden for seven weeks We are mightily blessed to have the garden and for most of the time stunning weather so life has been OK At the beginning of the lock down which for us could last for months as we are categorised as old and frail I said to Deannie that I would need several projects to keep me sane On good days I would work on the garden much of which still required rescuing from the rock hard clay which formed the potential flower beds On cold days I would sort out my study having tipped everything into the room and the cupboards when we moved life in the room had not moved on and a serious sort out was required Talking of a serious sort out leads me to the third project - the garage We have a large double garage and before we moved we racked it all out with four 20ft rows of four tiers high racking and when we moved everything got stashed higgledy-piggledy into the garage much to the amusement and derision of all our friends and relatives Little has changed and I have been receiving a lot of ldquostickrdquo from anyone who dares to express an opinion Management has been extremely tolerant probably because she is totally overwhelmed whenever she attempts to enter the garage and cannot get beyond the door I have told her that all she needs to do is tie a rope to the door and the other to her waist thus ensuring that she will always escape ndash this works well for me but she does not seem impressed by the idea The fourth project concerns sorting out photos many of which go back to the early 1930s (some into the 1800s) with the
Page 17
the silent treatment know what they are crying and what they really want when they say lsquonothingrsquo Above all I want to be able to make them truly happyrdquo
The genie thinks for a while and then asks ldquoHow many lanes should the bridge have two or fourrdquo
Best wishes to you all Ian Nisbet
DOWN MEMORY LANE Why General Practice
Dr Ian Nisbet I have wanted to be a GP since the age of four In the 1940s when my two uncles were single-handed dispensing GPs in Halifax and Stainland in Yorkshire I was fascinated by the smell of Vitamin B in the dispensary the consulting rooms in the house and the conversations over the meal table which demonstrated the two doctors profound devotion to their patients Their wives were the sole receptionists and only they would answer the telephone which was mounted on the wall at eye level The box was mahogany and the fittings were all brass There was a crank handle to contact the operator The brass mouthpiece was permanently fixed to the box and the brass earpiece was removed from the box to take the call My aunts would put out my uncles clothes every day matching the shirts suits cufflinks and shoes to save the doctor being troubled by mundane matters Assisted by the maid the cleaner and the gardener (the chauffeur had been dismissed when the NHS started in 1948 and the doctors incomes although lower became regular The remaining staff gradually disappeared over the next few years) the wives would run their enormous houses with military precision The houses which were quite similar had long tiled corridors ideal for pushing my Dinky lorries and buses around and I must have travelled miles on my knees the aunts were horrified by how black my knees became The two GPs would take me out on their visits around the towns and the Yorkshire Moors They had Rover cars which improved as new models became available leading up to the Rover 90 100 and 110 great luxury I was always made most welcome by the patients who plied me with
lemonade and cakes a great treat when many groceries were still on ration and fired me up with enthusiasm to be a GP Only later did I learn of the enormous stress the doctors were under with a 247 commitment to their patients and many night visits of which I as a child was unaware Many treatments were as yet uninvented sulphonamides were quite new and Penicillin was in its infancy The uncles would often have to watch patients die with nothing except compassion to offer them Crisis and Lysis were still very much in vogue Uncle David used to have a couple of ldquocoping strategiesrdquo In Winter when he could cope no longer with the stress he would drive to Scotch Corner on the A1 and sit there for an hour or two In the Summer he would drive to the seaside hire a small motor boat and drive it out to sea until he ran out of petrol Then he would sit there and wait to be rescued I could never understand the boat scenario at the time but I was often reminded of it after I had moved to Feltwell and frequently became overwhelmed by the day and night workload I only have one unhappy memory of those times One of the aunts laid the table with thin round cork mats to protect the surface My enquiring mind made me wonder whether or not the mat could be folded in two Of course I tried it and it broke My father who was of a Victorian disposition with regard to my upbringing was singularly displeased and I remember the episode well The single-minded ambition to be a GP made all my school decisions about which subjects to take very easy I went to Birkenhead School something of an academic pressure cooker with seven day a week commitments and went to The London Hospital to study Medicine starting a couple of months before my 18th birthday I qualified when I was just over 22 years old and started my ldquoHouse jobsrdquo at The London Hospital (Orthopaedics) followed by General Medicine and a senior house officer position in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the old Redhill General Hospital The house jobs were extremely hard work Basically at Redhill I was on call 24 hours a day seven days a week with only half a day off each month all for
pound78 per month It was absolutely exhausting and I felt nauseous with tiredness a lot of the time I had my own room on the ward with a bed in it I remember being grateful if I managed to have more than an hours uninterrupted sleep The experience gained was phenomenal Todays young hospital doctors with their 48 hours per week in shifts must have great problems gaining the sort of experience which has stood me in such good stead Abiding memories from those days involve glass syringes There were no disposable plastic syringes The glass plunger was ground to make it rough so that it would have friction with the barrel of the syringe We would put some vaseline on it to make it watertight Often while pulling on the barrel to extract the blood from a vein the whole thing would go loose the plunger would fall out of the barrel and the floor would be covered in blood Angry patient and embarrassed doctor I have previously written about boiling patients urine as part of the testing procedure ndash warm it gently over the Bunsen burner go too far and an air bubble will form in the test tube explode and blow the entire contents of the test tube over the bench I have vivid memories from my Gynaecology job A middle-aged Canadian lady ended up on my ward She had uterine fibroids and had been bleeding profusely before collapsing She was admitted with a Haemoglobin of about 20 (it should be at least 85) and was in imminent danger of death Normally we would transfuse her with blood get her stable and perform an hysterectomy The problem was ndash she was a Jehovahs Witness and refused point blank to have a transfusion I told her she would almost certainly die without treatment and she said ldquoOK if that is Gods willrdquo I rang her husband in Canada and he said the same Thoroughly rattled I rang the Medical Protection Society who told me that I should leave her alone having asked her to sign a disclaimer form She signed and I waited for her to die However the bleeding stopped her Haemoglobin started to rise and against all the odds she survived We must draw our own conclusions I bought a house in Copthorne and started in general practice in Pound Hill Crawley when I was just over 24 years old [End]
Swaffham Norfolk PE37 8HT
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THETFORD - NORTHWOLD WHITTINGTON ndash KINGrsquoS LYNN (Coach Services - CS40)
MONDAY ndash FRIDAY ONLY DURING COVID-19 REDUCED SERVICE PERIOD
Northwold Pick up point Tile CentreMethodist Chapel 1011 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Whittington Pick up point Norman Drive (A134) 1015 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Arrives Kingrsquos Lynn bus station Stand H 1055 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Departs Kingrsquos Lynn bus station Stand H 1330 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Whittington Drop Off point Norman Drive (A134) 1405 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Northwold Drop Off point Tile CentreMethodist Chapel 1409 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Brandon Drop Off point High St adj ALDI 1442 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Arrives Thetford Bus Interchange Stand D 1510 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
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There is NO extra bus lsquoNo 12rsquo on Tuesdays mdash Kingrsquos Lynn Market Day
EAGLES COACHES ldquoDOWNHAM MARKET DAYrdquo SERVICE HAS ALSO BEEN CANCELLED
FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION PLEASE RING COACH SERVICES OR CHECK WEBSITE
Page 18
Saturday 13th June 2020
CANCELLED
Its with great sadness that the Norman PTFA Officers have had to take the decision to cancel this years
Carnival due to the current health situation Our main priority is everyones wellbeing so please stay safe and
well and our fantastic village Carnival will be back with a bang in 2021
The Norman PTFA
WASTE BIN and RECYCLING COLLECTION DATES
Due to COVID-19 there have been changes to bin collections Were unable to collect food waste Please
continue to place any food waste into your black bin which well collect as normal
You can view your scheduled bin collections below
The collection dates for all of the bins
that you have at your home reflect any
collections that are affected by bank
holidays
Please note that collection day
information will only be shown for the
brown bin service if you have paid for
the service
Thursday 11 June 2020 GREEN
Friday 12 June 2020 BROWN
Thursday 18 June 2020 BLACK
Thursday 25 June 2020 GREEN
Friday 26 June 2020 BROWN
Thursday 2 July 2020 BLACK
Your black and green bin collection is
normally THURSDAY
Your brown bin collection is
normally FRIDAY
ldquoI now get out for many more walks now that restrictions are lifted
I like to exercise my owner by
getting them to clean up after merdquo
Please look out for the strategically placed red bins around the village to dispose of your dog waste
Page 19
Page 20
REPORT FROM MONDAY 4TH TO FRIDAY 29TH MAY 2020 Covid 19 actions update
Rent from SSC ndash it was agreed (6
replied to the email) to suspend
the rent due from the Sports and
Social Club during the shutdown
Other Business
Water coming off the A134 into
Methwold Road ndash drains blocked -
Highways have this scheduled for
repair ndash should be completed by
the end of May
Two pull in places off the A134
into Church Lane by Bull Dog
Barnes ndash pot holes need filling ndash
Highways have this scheduled for
repair - should be completed by
the end of May
London bridge ndash update for Cllr
Macmullen - no further progress
with this as it is unlikely
gatherings will be allowed in the
event of a royal death at this time
Neighbourhood Watch ndash update
from Cllr Macmullen ndash this is
limited as two of the Watch
keepers are self-isolating but
keeping in touch with their
residents by phone or Whatrsquos App
or email I am in touch with a lot
of elderly residents by phone
Cllr Anderson filled in the holes
on the Sports Field with topsoil
donated by a resident
Application sent to HM Land
Registry to confirm who owns
the land behind Normandy
Close
Application sent to the bank to
set up internet banking
Cllr Anderson refurbished the
notice board in Hovells Lane
and removed the notice board
opposite the tile centre for the
same treatment
Planning Updates in Brief
2000334F 7 West End Barns
West End Northwold dated 4th
March 2020 REMOVAL OR
VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 1
AND 5 OF PLANNING
PERMISSION 192155F
Variation or removal of conditions
256 and 8 of planning
permission101380EXF (Extension
of time for the implementation of a
planning permission reference
0702109F) Construction of
dwelling and garage at 7 West End
Barns West end Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask if this notice has been
put out to local residents that could
be affected by this change and have
they had a chance to respond There
was no response from planning
Planning approved 22nd May 2020
2000269F SHOP Bulldog Barns 14
Thetford Road Northwold Norfolk
IP26 5LS dated 1st May 2020
Existing cafe on site to return to retail
space erection of temporary building
(occasional guest sleeping
accommodation no kitchenbathroom)
and erection of 2 x new summer
houseretail space
No objections
1801121NMA_1 4 Pinfold Lane
Northwold dated 11th May 2020
Non material amendment to planning
consent 1801121f Proposed side
extension front reception lobbyhall
and attached double garage in 575101
297109 a Conservation Area
3PL20200422F Fen Farm
Oxborough Road Stoke Ferry
PE33 9QH dated 27th April 2020
New wooden log cabin with jetty on
Land Adjacent the River Wissey
Would be used as a rest room shelter
when tending to the adjacent pumping
station(retrospective)
Parish Council object to this
application and letter has been sent to
Breckland Planning Department
DIDLINGTON NURSERIES
Why not visit our walled-in garden Nursery
For all your ornamental amp fruit trees
shrubs perennials and bedding plants
Also compost bark and a large selection of
ornamental pots
Tel (01842) 878288
Est 1962
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
MAY 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings
due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
All decisions made by email will be put on the agenda and minuted when public meetings are allowed
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
Page 21
Taylors Solid Fuels Ltd Family run since 1946
Regular fortnightly Solid Fuel deliveries in your area
Competitive prices and a full range of products
ldquoDonrsquot Shiver We Deliverrdquo
Quality top soils and aggregates Bulk bags and Tipper loads from 1 - 20 tonnes
Tel 01842890568 or see us on wwwtaylorssolidfuelscouk
Northwold Payments Agreed May 2020 AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The following payments were authorised wc 4th May by email The cheques were signed by Cllrs C Anderson and RCrisp Balance for April 2020 pound2402206 Minus the following direct debits Havenpower pound11377 Havenpower pound485 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound14272 Plus the following receipts Norfolk Community Foundation Covid 19 grant pound100000 Precept pound2010284 Total Income pound2110284 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound4498218 Cheques Description Total 2312 Cancelled cheque to Viking Stationary -pound7733 2314 Weeting Parish Council - Payment for use of
online banking for Bacs payment to Cllr Silvester for volunteer group expenses pound50000
2315 Clerks salary and expenses pound37759 2316 HMRC PAYE pound21980 2314 CAS Ltd - Parish Insurance pound81053 Total Cheques paid pound183059 Balance in Community Account May 2020 pound4315159 Bank Statement Balance as of 2042020 pound4698384 Unpresented cheques to date pound383225 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound4315159 Coronavirus Spend from Grant ring-fenced for volunteer expenses Total awarded pound100000 Payment made to Cllr R Silvester pound50000 Balance pound50000
decided I did not have covid-19
Then one afternoon I started feeling
strange I happened to be on a zoom
meeting with David Nabarro who
said anyone who felt unwell should
isolate instantly on the spot I went
home early and then the journey
began
In the first days at home I wasnrsquot
sure I had covid-19 Then I damaged
my hands with bleach It had no
smell I assumed it was old and
inactivemdashbut it was just I could not
smell the chlorine The heaviness
and malaise became worse I had a
tightness in the chest and realised it
could be nothing else I was
mortified that I might have infected
the staff I had worked with for over
20 years I imagined their vulnerable
relatives dying and never forgiving
myself My mind was a mess My
condition deteriorated One
afternoon I suddenly developed a
tachycardia tightness in the chest
and felt so unwell I thought I was
dying My mind became foggy I
tried to google fulminating
myocarditis but couldnrsquot navigate
the screen properly There was
nothing to do I thought if this is it
so be it
A few hours later I woke up alive
and the tightness replaced by
extreme fatigue Every day day after
day Sometimes I felt better and
became optimistic after all the
paralytic state had not recurred but
then the next day I felt as though
someone had hit me around the head
with a cricket bat Staff at work
criticised me for not being clear
ldquomake up your mind Are you
getting better or notrdquo I guess they
were frightened too but I really
could not understand what was
happening
The illness went on and on The
symptoms changed it was like an
advent calendar every day there was
a surprise something new A muggy
head acutely painful calf upset
stomach tinnitus pins and needles
aching all over breathlessness
dizziness arthritis in my hands
weird sensation in the skin with
synthetic materials Gentle exercise or
walking made me worsemdashI would
feel absolutely dreadful the next day I
started talking to others I found a
marathon runner who had tried 8 km
in her second week which caused her
to collapse with rigors and sleep for
24 hours I spoke to others
experiencing weird symptoms which
were often discounted by those around
them as anxiety making them doubt
themselves
The internet described recovery times
of about two weeks for people that
had not been hospitalised I had not
had severe disease yet here I was after
four weeks still unwell My doctor
neighbour and GP were concerned I
consulted with friends who were
consultants in infectious diseases by
email and they wondered if I had more
lung involvement than I had
estimated My tenant had friends who
were still ill at four weeks and this
helped a lot
The least helpful comments were from
people who explained to me that I had
post viral fatigue I knew this was
wrong There was a pattern in that
period from two weeks to six weeks
feeling absolutely dreadful during the
day sleep heavily waking with the
bed drenched in sweat getting up with
a blinding headache receding during
the day turning me into a battered
ragdoll in the evening
I joined a Facebook page (Covid-19
Support Group (have ithad it)) full of
people with these stories some from
the UK some from the US People
suffering from the disease but not
believing their symptoms were real
their families thinking the symptoms
were anxiety employers telling people
they had to return to work as the two
weeks for the illness was up And the
posts reflect this ldquoI thought I was
going crazy for not getting better in
their time framerdquo ldquothe doctor said
there is zero reason to believe it lasts
this longrdquo And too people report that
their families do not believe their ever
changing symptoms that it is
psychological it is the stress
Over the weeks I have been touched
COPING WITH COVID-19 A PERSONAL STORY Paul Garner
Page 22
Hope you can join in being thankful
we have no coronavirus in Northwold
Paul is son of Northwold girl at
school with Basil and we have been
friends ever since
Mother Sylvia died some years ago
but David Paulrsquos Dad is still alive
living in Liverpool
Keep safe
Very best wishes Pam Eyles
Paul Garner ldquoFor 7 weeks I have
been through a roller coaster of ill
health extreme emotions and utter
exhaustionrdquo
May 5 2020
Paul Garner professor of infectious
diseases at Liverpool School of
Tropical Medicine discusses his
experience of having covid-19
In mid-March I developed covid-19
For almost seven weeks I have been
through a roller coaster of ill health
extreme emotions and utter
exhaustion Although not hospitalised
it has been frightening and long The
illness ebbs and flows but never goes
away Health professionals
employers partners and people with
the disease need to know that this
illness can last for weeks and the long
tail is not some ldquopost-viral fatigue
syndromerdquomdashit is the disease People
who have a more protracted illness
need help to understand and cope with
the constantly shifting bizarre
symptoms and their unpredictable
course
Early March seems so far away I
watched Boris introduce social
distancing and then shake hands on
national television I talked with
epidemiological colleagues about the
established effects of austerity
increasing mortality in the poor and
how lockdown would worsen this I
advised my 97 year old father to
isolate I said to myself that years of
running and military fitness would
protect me from harm I discounted a
runny nose carefully checked my
temperature every day and examined
the CDCWHO comparison table and
by the people that have quietly
stepped in to help me cope
appropriate unobtrusive timely
Family friends colleagues and
neighbours Our local yoga studiorsquos
motto is ldquoa community building
strength in mind body and heartrdquo
This love and support of gives us a
direction for our future And today the
disease has lifted For the first time I
do not feel awful
The aim of this piece is to get this
message out for some people the
illness goes on for a few weeks
Symptoms come and go are strange
and frightening The exhaustion is
severe real and part of the illness
And we all need support and love
from the community around us
Paul Garner is Professor at the
Liverpool School of Tropical
Medicine He is Director of the Centre
for Evidence Synthesis in Global
Health and Co-ordinating Editor of
the Cochrane Infectious Diseases
Group
Twitter PaulGarnerWoof
Page 23
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Remember how pork used to taste when you still had proper crackling Fancy some handmade sausages with more meat than filling Love thick cut bacon with the rind on that has been dry cured All delivered to your door
Call Rob Simonds on 07940800275 to arrange a delivery
Traditional amp Gluten Free 85 meat sausages
pound12 for 3 packs of 8 sausages
Dry Cure Smoked amp Unsmoked Bacon
pound6 a pack ndash approx 500g
Rolled Shoulder of Pork
pound10 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Pack of 2 pork chops
pound5
Smoked Gammon Joints
pound12 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Native Breed Lamb Boxes available in season Dexter Beef Boxes available upon request
(Taken from Facebook post Editor)
Page 24
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Local Domestic Oil Boiler Servicing Servicing Standard amp CombiCondenser Boilers
Annual Service with Tank Inspection amp Boiler Commissioning
Breakdowns Maintenance amp Repairs WESTNORFOLKBOILERSERVICESCOUK
We enter modern times with the reigns
of William IV and Queen Victoria and
their successors to the
present day
Next after Thomas Waddington as
Rector was Charles Manners Richard
Norman born in 1799 Through his
mother Lady Elizabeth Norman (neacutee
Manners) who married Richard
Norman of Leatherhead he was a
grand-son of the 4th Duke of Rutland
and nephew of the 5th Duke and a
great grandson of the 4th Duke of
Beaufort His motherrsquos brothers were
the 5th Duke of Rutland and two
generals He received the benefice of
Northwold worth pound740 a year (just
under pound42000 a year nowadays) from
the Bishop of Ely in 1833 The tithes
were commuted to a fixed rent charge
of pound896 (approximately pound47500
today) a few years later In 1845 St
Andrewrsquos Northwold was described as
a ldquolarge handsome fabricrdquo with a
ldquolofty tower (built in 1473) containing
six bells and a good clockrdquo The parish
at that time had 1140 inhabitants The
size of the population has not changed
to any great extent since then
Charles Norman was a bachelor for
the first eight years of his time in
Northwold Then he met and at the
age of 41 married a spinster of 38
called Caroline Amelia Angerstein
whose father John was the owner of a
huge estate round Weeting Hall If
Charles brought aristocratic
connections what did Caroline bring
to the marriage She was a grand-
daughter of John Julius Angerstein
(1735-1823) who came to England in
1750 from St Petersburg where his
German family had been settled He
was a Lloyds under-writer by the
time he was 21 and went on to
become one of the wealthiest men in
England When he died the British
government bought his fabulous art
collection in 1824 for pound58000 (at a
conservative estimate about pound3
million today) and used it as the
nucleus of its new National Gallery
Connoisseurs of early Hollywood
movies may remember the film
Lloyds of London made in 1936
Guy Standing played the pivotal part
of John Julius Angerstein in what
was then a star-studded cast
including C Aubrey Smith
Madeleine Carroll George Sanders
and Tyrone Power
It was John Julius Angerstein who
bought Weeting Hall and established
the family there for more than a
century until Carolinersquos brother
William sold it in 1897 The Rev
Charles Norman died in 1873 in his
74th year Caroline herself died aged
77 in 1879 She lived for a while as a
widow in Brandon Hall which was
also owned by the Angersteins and
did charitable works in Brandon as
well as in Northwold where the
school and the almshouses bear the
family name of Norman
Whittington owes to her the
foundation of its separate church
later the centre of its own
ecclesiastical parish
Charles Norman was Rector for 40
years Charles and Caroline Norman
have their tomb just inside the south
entrance of the churchyard near the
lych gate
During Charles Normanrsquos time ndash in
1852 ndash the church was re-seated a fact
recorded in an inscription on the wall
inside the tower When St Andrewrsquos
underwent other restoration work in
the eighteen fifties and sixties the
restorers appears to have shown more
respect for the character of this ancient
church than many of their
contemporaries showed to churches
elsewhere in England A drainpipe to
the west of the porch bears the date
1857 Inside the church another sign
of those times is the organ erected in
1868 out of funds ldquofrom the Church
Estaterdquo This organ bears a modern
plaque recording the fact that for 42
years of the 20th century Arthur
Barber a local farmer was voluntary
organist The font in front of the tower
dates from 1882 Its elaborately
carved cover suspended from the
Modern Times ndash From Charles
Norman Onwards roof by a chain and
capable of being raised and lowered
was added in 1887
National as opposed to family history
is reflected in the memorial tablet to
Lieutenant William Carter of the 5th
Fusiliers who died in the siege of
Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny of
1857 He was 32 Tombstones and
wall tablets bear witness to the close
attachment of the Carter family to this
church in the 18th and 19th centuries
Victorian Rectors after Charles
Norman were Richard Snowdon Smith
(1873) William Cowper Johnson
(1889) and Claud Cecil Thornton
(1892) who is commemorated in the
fine and sturdy lych gate
FROM HISTORY NOTES ON NORTHWOLD CHURCH Courtesy of Pam Eyles
Page 25
March 2020 1st Prize pound20 No62 Barry Langley 2nd Prize pound15 No15 June Jones 3rd Prize pound10 No11 David Lavender
April 2020 1st Prize pound20 No 3 Harry Cater 2nd Prize pound15 No 14 Annette Storey 3rd Prize pound10 No 99 David Gricks
May 2020 1st Prize pound25 No 19 Brian Waters 2nd Prize pound15 No 30 Mark Hampton 3rd Prize pound10 No 71 David Kimber
Roger Preston
100 CLUB DRAW
Do not leave home if you or someone you live
with has any of the following
a high temperature
a new continuous cough
a loss of or change to your sense of smell or taste
Check the NHS website if you have symptoms
Page 26
Downham Market
PC Aaron Jones mdash Spellowfields Clenchwarton Wapole Walton St
Lawrence Mershe Lande and Wiggenhall
Email SNTTerringtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Ryan Williams mdash West Winch Watlington Airfield
Wimbotsham and Fincham and Wissey
Email SNTWatlingtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Tracey James and PC Dave Funnell mdash Downham Market
Emneth and Outwell Upwell and Delph Hilgay with Denver Denton
Email SNTDownhamMarketnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
Message from your Engagement Officer
I am PC Lee Anderton and I work as the Engagement Officer for West Norfolk My responsibilities include working alongside and promoting the Special Constabulary Police Support Volunteers Neighbourhood Watch and Community Speedwatch If you are interested in volunteering for any of these roles please e-mail me at LeeAndertonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
4 weeks into the lockdown due to COVID-19 (Apr 20) and largely from a policing prospective the majority of people are playing by the rules The Constabulary is continuing to work with those people who breach the rules by way of engaging and explaining we will use tickets or report to court anyone who continuously break rules after being warned It is pleasing to say for the majority this approach is working
During this time the Constabulary is continuing to delivery day to day policing and officers are still responding to calls as they come in We are still encouraging everyone to use the same methods of contacting us 999 for an emergency ie a crime in progress 101 or via our website contact us to report a crime that has happened Officers are practising social distancing at all police premises but sometimes due to the nature of our work we will have to work close to together for example arresting a violent offender
During this period of time we are concerned that Domestic Violence could increase and we would like to reassure people that we are still here and will help so please if you are aware of anyone who is living in fear of domestic violence get in touch with us I would also like to remind people that although we are spending most of our time at home please donrsquot stop carrying out the 9pm Routine as the simple steps in the routine will help prevent you from becoming a victim of crime Unfortunately we have also seen an increase in scams and especially COVID- 19 scams and I would encourage everyone to register with Norfolk County Council Trading Standards at the following link httpswwwnorfolkgovukbusinesstrading-standardsscamsconsumer-alerts to get a weekly update with the latest scams Finally if there are any questions or anything I can assist you with please do not hesitate to get in touch and I look forward to the time when we can all start to meet face to face again until then stay save StayHomeSaveLives ProtectTheNHS
Page 27
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-------------------------------------------
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I thought you might be interested in this small article on the origin of the name lsquoVentura Closersquoit would be interesting to
consider the stories behind other local street names As your Borough Councillor I am
available to help with any Borough
related problems (inc Freebridge
Issues) and am available on my home
tel no 01366 727037 or by email
cllrtomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
Tomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
With kind regards Councillor Tom Ryves Methwold Ward KLWNBC Home 01366 727037
lsquoVentura Closersquo A legacy from RAF Methwold
It is common practice for new streets built near the sites of old RAF stations to reflect this heritage in their namehellipso in Methwold we have Ventura Close and of course Trent VC Close
The Ventura
The Ventura was developed from the Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar transport as a replacement for the Lockheed Hudson bombers then in service with the Royal Air Force Used in daylight attacks against occupied Europe they proved to have weaknesses and were removed from bomber duty and some used for
patrols by Coastal Command The Ventura was available to the RAF as an off the peg solution to the problems of building an effective bomber force quickly and the first orders were placed in 1940 At the time the larger 4-engined bombers associated with the Strategic bombing offensive were still on the drawing board
Service with the RAF
The RAF ordered 188 Venturas in February 1940 which were delivered from mid-1942 Venturas were initially used for daylight raids and were crewed by Australian and New Zealand airmen who flew from Methwold like some other early RAF bombers they proved too vulnerable without fighter escort Venturas were replaced by the faster de Havilland Mosquito The Venturas were transferred to patrol duties with Coastal Command as the Mosquito replaced them in bomber squadrons
The Ventura at Methwold
In Methwold there were two squadrons equipped with the Ventura mdash No 464 Squadron RAAF (1942) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II and No 487 Squadron RNZAF(1942ndash1943) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II
Operations
The Ventura flew its first operational mission for the RAF on 3 November 1942 when three Venturas of 21 Squadron attacked railway targets near Hengelo in the Netherlands On 6 December 1942 47 Venturas from
DIDLINGTON HALL SALE PARTICULARS
Thanks for the fantastic response last year to my appeal to purchase the old sales catalogues for Didlington Hall which resulted in my obtaining two catalogues one for a sale I was completely unaware of I am still very interested in obtaining a number of the sale catalogues Also just to satisfy my interest and curiosity does anybody have or know what happened to anything and I mean anything even just building materials that came from the demolition sales of the 1950s
Please contact Andrew 01440 788198 email andrewtate738gmailcom
Page 28
UPDATE FROM OUR LOCAL BOROUGH COUNCILLOR
21 464 (RAAF) and 487 (RNZAF) squadrons participated in Operation Oyster the large daylight 2 Group raid against the Philips radio and vacuum tube factories at Eindhoven Also committed to the raid were 36 Bostons and 10 de Havilland Mosquitos[16] Carrying incendiaries they were placed in the third wave of aircraft and suffered the highest rate of loss Nine of the 47 Venturas were shot down and many others were damaged by flak or bird strikes The force also lost four Bostons and one Mosquito
Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC Six months later on 3 May 1943 Venturas of 487 Squadron RNZAF were sent on Operation Ramrod 16 an attack on a power station in Amsterdam The squadron was told
that the target was of such importance to Dutch morale that the attack was to be continued regardless of opposition Significant problems developed with rendezvousing with the escorting fighters with the end result being that all 10 Venturas that crossed the coast were lost to German fighters Squadron Leader Leonard Trent (later the last of the Great Escapers) won the Victoria Cross for his leadership in this raid
The citation for Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC reads as follows
ldquoThe KING has been graciously pleased to confer the VICTORIA CROSS on the under-mentioned officer in recognition of most
SANDRArsquoS STAMP amp CRAFT STUDIO GROUP
My regular monthly craft sessions
in Northwold Village Hall are
Third Monday monthly 7 - 9pm
(not held in December) and cost
from 1st October 2019 will be pound12
which includes all materials to
create 8 beautiful handmade cards
Tea amp Coffee included
Sandra Roberts
07806 616704
conspicuous braverymdash
Squadron Leader Leonard Henry TRENT DFC (NZ2481) Royal New Zealand Air Force No 487 (RNZAF) Squadron
On the 3rd May 1943 Squadron Leader Trent was detailed to lead a formation of Ventura aircraft in a daylight attack on the power station at Amsterdam
This operation was intended to encourage the Dutch workmen in their resistance to enemy pressure The target was known to be heavily defended The importance of bombing it regardless of enemy fighters or anti-aircraft fire was strongly impressed on-the air crews taking part in the operation
Before taking off Squadron Leader Trent told the deputy leader that he was going over the target whatever lsquohappened
All went well until the Venturas and their fighter escort were nearing the Dutch coast Then one bomber was hit and had to turn back Suddenly large numbers of enemy fighters appeared Our escorting fighters were hotly engaged and lost touch with the bombing force The Venturas closed up for mutual protection and commenced their run up to the target Unfortunately the fighters detailed to support them over the target had reached the area too early and had been recalled
Soon the bombers were attacked They were at the mercy of 15 to 20 Messerschmitts which dived on them
incessantly Within four minutes six Venturas were destroyed Squadron Leader Trent continued on his course with the 3 remaining aircraft
In a short time 2 more Venturas went down in flames Heedless of the murderous attacks and of the heavy anti-aircraft fire which was now encountered Squadron Leader Trent completed an accurate bombing run and even shot down a Messerschmitt at point-blank range Dropping his bombs in the target area he turned away
The aircraft following him was shot down on reaching the target Immediately afterwards his own aircraft was hit went into a spin and broke up Squadron Leader Trent and his navigator were thrown clear and became prisoners of war The other two members of the crew
perished
On this his 24th sortie Squadron Leader Trent showed outstanding leadership Such was the trust placed in this gallant officer that the other pilots followed him unwaveringly His cool unflinching courage and devotion to duty in the face of overwhelming odds rank with the finest examples of these virtuesrdquo
Page 29
If you would like to write an article
or have ideas to include in future
columns we would love to hear from
you Please email your submissions
to editornorthwoldnet
487 Sqn RNZAF Lockheed Ventura
Page 30
NORTHWOLD BOWLS CLUB
The 2020 bowls season was due to
commence in April but is now
suspended due to the COVID-19
pandemic
Our Annual General Meeting was
due to take place on Thursday 26th
March and would have been held
in the Sports amp Social club
We are always wishing to welcome
new members so if you would like
to know more about the club then
for more information you can
contact Roger Preston (01366
727694) or Hod Everett (01760
336494)
(Anybody new to bowls would be
offered some coaching at the start
of the season mdash whenever that
may be)
NORTHWOLD VILLAGE HALL NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The AGM of the Village Hall Trustees was due to be held on Tuesday 24th March 2020 but has now been
postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
All Northwold residents are welcome to attend and are advised that eligibility for election to the Trustees (ldquoThe Committeerdquo) is open to one representative of ANY recognised village organisation which either uses or potentially uses the Village Hall In addition two representatives of the general village population are eligible for election
Vacancies DO exist in the trustees and ldquonew bloodrdquo is particularly encouraged to provide a continuously fresh input of skills and ideas The AGM will be followed at 730PM by a committee meeting of those elected Mr M Howarth Chairman helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip The official notice above provides details of the next Annual General Meeting and we would be delighted to see some new faces prepared to play a part in managing the facility that we have however small that part may be Some questions you may have Q Who is eligible to be a trustee A Anyone resident in the Village who can represent a village organisation club or business ndash even if they are not users of the Hall Existing organisations represented include The WI Tots and Co The Parish Council The Dance Club In addition a limited number of trustees who represent ldquothe Publicrdquo may be appointed No special qualifications are required Q What is my commitment as a trustee A
Attending four to six meetings a year
Nothing financial (we have insurance) attendance at a meeting about every two months and assistance in any aspect of running the hall that you would like to provide This could be
Providing informed opinions of the Village Population to help guide the decisions made by the Trustees as a group
Managing or helping to manage (but not necessarily DOING) the maintenance or updating of the Hall
Helping with fundraising activities Q How do I get involved A Come to the AGM or contact the Chairman at any time
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Page 31
Thank you very much
for all your kind donations to the foodbank and all you do to help others
If you would like to donate to your local Foodbank there is a drop off point at St Andrewrsquos Church Northwold Find out more
httpthetfordfoodbankorguk
httpwwwtrusselltrustorg
If you need the Foodbank please donrsquot
hesitate to contact someone who can
give you a foodbank voucher such as
doctors health visitors social workers
clergy citizenrsquos advice bureau and
police
Ness and Paul
foodbankdonationsnymhushcom
THE MAGPIE CENTRE WEST NORFOLK RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
Closed Until Further Notice
In line with RDA National advice and
guidelines we regret to advise that the
Magpie Centre will be closed until
further notice
As you would expect our horses will
continue to be cared for and we need
your support more than ever Please
check our Facebook page for regular
updates thank you
We have been carrying out our life-
changing activities at our Wallington
Hall location for over 30 years and
take great pride in the exceptional
standard of our instructors and
volunteers
We rely on voluntary help as well as
donations and legacies to deliver our
services
Advice for Volunteers
If you are to visit the Magpie Centre
as a volunteer dur ing the closure of
the Magpie Centre to help with horse
care and field maintenance thank you
so much
Can we please ask that on arrival and
departure you wash your hands and
regularly during your visit Please also
avoid close contact with others and
practice social distancing at all times
whilst at the centre
In the event you experience any of
the symptoms of coronavirus
including coughing fever however
minor please DO NOT VISIT THE
MAGPIE CENTRE
Please inform us immediately if you
have any symptoms or are diagnosed
with coronavirus and you have either
visited the Magpie Centre recently or
have come into contact with someone
who has
The current advice from the NHS can
be found here httpswwwnhsuk
conditionscoronavirus-covid-19
The Magpie Centre home of WNRDA
now has 90 volunteers who give up
their time on a regular basis to help
with the running of the yard pony care
and assisting with riding and carriage
driving lessons
No previous experience is required for
volunteers as all training will be
provided
If you can help with this please call the
Centre on 01553 810202
Thank you
Would you like to advertise in
Village Life
Please contact the Editor
for available sizes amp rates
editornorthwoldnet
Or Tel 01366 727072
Annual Club Memberships are now due
Adults pound5 Children pound250 Member benefits inc discounted Events tickets and Club Hire
Please contact a committee member
See our Facebook page for up-to-date info on upcoming events
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL CLUB Hovellrsquos Lane Northwold IP26 5LX
Page 32
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL
CLUB
The club is normally open for bookings for social events
birthday parties weddings christenings amp funeral wakes
The bar can also be made available
All at very reasonable rates
For information call
Tony Waring 728455
David Gricks 728174
David Lavender 727111
Due to COVID-19 pandemic the club is shut indefinitely
All events are cancelled until further notice
Stay safe everyone
Thank you to all our volunteers who keep the club running
ALL EVENTS ADVERTISED ON THIS PAGE ARE AT
RISK OF CANCELLATION DUE TO THE ON-GOING
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Page 4
NORTHWOLD WI
NORTHWOLD
COMMUNITY
TRANSPORT Book a local driver for hospital doctor and dentist visits
For more details and assistance phone Sue Preston 01366 727694
NORTHWOLD NEW RESIDENTS
WELCOME PACK St Andrews Northwold gives all new residents a pack full of useful
information about the church and the village If by any chance you have not
received one and would like to I will be pleased to visit you with a Pack
Please contact
Irene Quinn
55 Methwold Road
Northwold
01366 728098
OUR LAST MEETING WAS IN THE VILLAGE HALL
ON TUESDAY 10TH MARCH AT 715PM
OUR SPEAKER WAS
SHARON BURBRIDGE
HELPING US TO UNDERSTAND THE FACTS (AND THE MYTHS)
About
ORGAN DONATION
COME ALONG ONCE COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS ARE LIFTED AS A VISITOR
FOR pound300 AND ENJOY A FRIENDLY MEETING WITH LIGHT REFRESHMENTS
AS WELL
MEETINGS USUALLY FINISH AT 945PM
NORTHWOLD
MOBILE POST OFFICE
SERVICE SUSPENDED
DUE TO COVID-19
(Van usually parks in
Northwold Village Hall Car Park)
Would you like to advertise in
Village Life
Please contact the Editor
for available sizes amp rates
editornorthwoldnet
Or Tel 01366 727072
Page 5
NORTHWOLD CARE GROUP
lsquoLUNCH CLUBrsquo As I am sure you will have guessed we will sadly have to cancel our monthly lunches until the current coronavirus crisis is over As soon as it is safe to start serving lunches again we will contact you all I hope that it will not be too long before we can meet again we will miss seeing you all but we must all do our best to stay safe and well For Lunch Club details please contact
Ann Howarth 01366 727772
NORTHWOLD
SPIRITUALISTS CHURCH
Usually meet every other Friday
in Northwold Village Hall
Doors open at 7pm
730 pm start
(Weather Permitting amp
Guests subject to change)
I have decided to cancel all our meetings to safeguard those attending until I hear better news about the Coronavirus Hopefully we will be able to resume meetings soon and the programme will get back to normal Unfortunately I think that we still have the worst to come so it will be a least a couple of months if not longer before some normality is back Therefore all planned meetings are
cancelled until further notice
Please contact with me for updates for
when our programme will re-start
Thanks Stay safe I wish you all well
Enquiries
Text Faye 07523 866797
Web norfolkthespiritguidescouk
under Norfolk Events ndash Northwold
Admission
Donation per person-
pound200 Service nights
pound400 Clairvoyant evenings
Letters to the Editor
Dear Jonathan
25th Apr mdash Day 33 and counting
We are nearly 5 weeks into the lockdown and where are we
To be honest I dont really know At one end we have politicians and advisors telling us things are improving and going in the right direction whilst at the other end we have people working at the sharp end saying No they are not Who to believe
I need to be objective on this as hindsight is a great tool and when decisions need to be made hindsight is not an option
One point we clap the NHS every week and there cannot be any underestimation of the tremendous job they (and lots and lots of other underpaid people too many to itemise) are doing whilst at the same time there is an overpaid bureaucratic spaghetti mix in the NHS that doesnt seem to be able to co-ordinate events so that things
happen
They are good at giving reasons why things arent happening
Be objective but what will happen when this virus spreads to the slums and shanty towns around the world where social distancing is impossible and medical care limited
So a story for these lockdown days Any one old enough may remember a 1980s comedy program called Not the Nine OrsquoClock News This was in days when comedy didnt have to be as politically correct as it does today One sketch involved a police constable played by Mel Smith PC Savage who kept arresting the same person on a variety of charges He was told that walking on the cracks in the pavement and also coughing without due care and attention were not an offence but who would have thought that 40 years later it would be
And very well done to all our volunteers you are doing a truly great job
Alan Briggs
Page 6
As I write this just before Easter
weekend we have been in ldquolockdownrdquo
for three weeks We are lucky in that
we have a lovely house and family
nearby to leave food on our doorstep
every now and again We arranged a
Tesco order two weeks ago the first
delivery slot is 5 weeks later Our
freezers are always stocked to busting
so this is an excellent opportunity to
rationalise the situation by eating all
the contents Obviously Head office
and I discussed matters as we went into
lockdown we have always worked
together and have never really been
separated for the best part of 40 years
so the chance is that we shall not fall
out due to close contact Of course
Managements ability to organise and
my sunny all-forgiving personality
will see us through Our only problem
is accepting that we are ldquofrail elderlyrdquo
not to leave the premises with
neighbours offering to get our shopping
and prescriptions
We decided to turn the situation
to our advantage Firstly on dull or wet
days I would blitz my study When we
moved in two years ago I just filled all
the cupboards at random with no
sense of order and I am happy to say
that a few wet days have ensured that
the study is mostly sorted out
Secondly we would get the
garden into shape The beds were solid
rock-hard clay and the only way I have
found to deal with the clay is to use my
6ft massive metal digging bar throw it
in and wiggle it about to loosen the
clay Then I use my multipronged
twist cultivator (you should see my
muscles now) to break the clay up
further Next comes the metal rake
used with the shaft vertical and the
metal work horizontal to break the
clay up even more Then the ground
is raked with the metal rake followed
by a leaf rake all the time bashing the
clay to turn it to something
approaching a tilth Then dig in a
mixture of peat farmyard manure and
topsoil and re-define the lawn edges
with a spade followed by an edging
tool Now and again there would be a
half-day delay while I dug out the
massive lumps of concrete kerbstone
lengths of brick wall etc using ropes
to drag the concrete lumps out of the
ground
Matters have been complicated
because the garden waste collections
(brown bin) have been cancelled as
the men had to be moved onto
ordinary waste and recycling and
disaster the recycling centre (tip) just
up the road has been closed
Similarly our local garden centre
300 yards away is also out of bounds
Fortunately good plants are available
online so I shall be able to stock the
garden
I had always thought that our
new garden was small but having
spent three weeks as above I now
think it is enormous
Thirdly our wonderful new
double garage is racked out full of all
my ldquostuffrdquo moved without sorting
from the barns at The Old House
That will all be ldquorationalised ldquo after
the garden is finished It shouldnt take
more than a month or more Oh and
then there is my store facility in
Belbroughton
Fourthly I have several
photobook projects to start using
colour slides from my youth ancient
pre-war photos of my family and
photos of our family since the 50s I
have long thought that old albums and
camera cards will be pretty useless in
50 years time but these photobooks
one of each book for each of our
children will be sitting on their
bookshelves for them to show their
grandchildren
So there is plenty to keep us
busy Management is running the
house the kitchen and the laundry
organising her cupboards and sorting
out boxes from the loft not seen since
we moved She communicates with the
family through her Ipad and they have
discovered ZOOM a computer
platform which enables half a dozen or
more people to be on the same site
chatting or playing Charades All in all
we are well placed to deal with the
situation not like the poor folk in tower
blocks or living with abusers We often
think fondly of all our patients and
friends in Norfolk and we miss you all
Stay safe
We worry for our children and
grandchildren some exposed to
potential financial disaster and we will
do all we can to help them
Look after yourselves and keep in
touch
All good wishes Ian Nisbet
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WHAT DID THE DOCTOR THINK LAST MONTH
Page 7
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The Co-Responder team at RAF
Marham have taken delivery of two
Double Staffed Ambulances at the
base to enable them to assist the East
of England Ambulance Trust The
Trust approached Military Co-
Response Schemes to support the
NHS with the current increase in
demand from COVID 19 and have
now supplied four of the Double
Staffed Ambulances to Military Co-
Response teams across the region
RAF Marhamrsquos Co-Responder
scheme has been assisting the East of
England Ambulance Trust for 19
years and during this time the team
has seen considerable change and
expansion both in size and with the
skills used whilst deployed Prior to
the team receiving the Double Staffed
Ambulances which they will run
alongside their Rapid Response Car
they received intensive additional
training in airway management
enhanced clinical equipment such as
the Corpuls (ECG monitoring) and
driver training The latest expansion to
support this period of national crisis
will enable the RAF Marham Co-
Responders to attend emergency calls
assess patients and transport them to
hospital
The RAF Marham team consists of
around 15 personnel with considerable
experience from a few months to 15
years supporting the East of England
Ambulance Trust on the front line
They have a variety of lsquodayrsquo jobs at
the base from Supply Logistics RAF
Regiment and Police Ground and
Air technicians and IT staff The
longest serving member of the team
has seen it morph from a small team
with a small car that responded to a
select range of life-threatening calls
and cardiac arrests to today where
they now have the ability to respond
to all types of emergency calls
RAF Marham Station Commander
Group Captain James Beck said ldquo I
am very proud of what the team have
done to support the NHS over the
past two decades and this latest
expansion with the new training and
provision of two ambulances proves
how valuable our volunteers are and
continue to be to our local
communityrdquo
Alex Laurent Community Response
Manager Cambridgeshire and Military
Co-Response Lead with EEAST said
ldquoThe RAF Co-Responders are a vital
asset to the East of England
Ambulance Service providing vital
support manning Double Staffed
Ambulances and their Rapid Response
Vehicles during this COVID-19
pandemic
ldquoThe support they bring to the
communities is outstanding as they all
promote excellent patient care The
Trust are really proud to have the RAF
Co-Responders on board during this
challenging timerdquo
RAF MARHAM CO-RESPONDERS TAKE DELIVERY OF TWO DOUBLE STAFFED AMBULANCES
Page 8
Those of you who know David amp I are aware we both have quite serious underlying medical conditions this puts us in the at risk category
Not wanting to put our staff at risk trying to hold the fort for us we have taken the decision to close the pub with immediate effect
Once all of this is over well be back as they say
We will let you know when we can open again although it looks like it may be some time We will do our best to keep you informed of any developments if you could spread the word that would be helpful
Many thanks for your support over our first 8 months Keep Safe
Janice amp David xx
The editors of the village magazines are striving manfully to keep the publications appearing albeit some of them are only on line at present The lockdown has deprived them of a lot of their usual copy (minutes of parish meetings etc) so they have asked for any additional material we contributors could offer
My main article this month was a bit sombre and contained no jokes at all so there follows a joke a few bits and pieces that may be of interest to you especially the blokes and then some more jokes
A young couple was discussing what ldquoturned them onrdquo He insisted that it was when she wore her leather coat ndash he got really aroused rapid pulse fast breathing and so on She wanted to know why Was it because it was short and showed her legs NO was it because the colour matched her hair NO was it because it made her eyes look good NO This went on for a few minutes before she gave up and the answer came ldquoIts because it makes you smell like a new carrdquo
I usually read the days news online at 4am (Dont ask) and this morning I read about a bloke who had found a Ford Popular buried in his
garden (I thought I had problems with blocks of concrete) This reminded me of my first car which was a pound12 Ford Popular and an article I had written some years ago about the cars I had owned I think it would stand repeating
I started in general practice on 1st January 1970 I joined a three doctor practice in Pound Hill Crawley and bought a house in Copthorne between Crawley and East Grinstead In those days there were no photocopiers no computers no electronic calculators and colour TV was just arriving with only three channels Termination of pregnancy was illegal Car radios were screwed into the dashboard and the wing had to be drilled for the ariel The first tape systems in cars needed an extra player under the dash and each tape was the size of half a house-brick Mobile phones were 20 years away I changed cars quite regularly ndash Ford Popular (sit up and beg) pound12 Hillman Minx with 3 gear column change which was very floppy pound35 Vauxhall Victor old style pound45 ndash this took us all around Scotland then the MOT was introduced and the man was very rude about my lovely car ndash something about the bottom being about to fall out of it ndash and
demanded that I took it away as it was spoiling his premises Next came a new look (swept down rear wings) Victor pound95 This was a really modern comfortable car which I loved and in which I took my Institute of Advanced Motorists advanced driving test ndash failed first time through not using the horn enough on bends I was devastated but passed next time Then son Calum came along and he had a lot of paraphernalia such as the cardboard box and wheels type pushchair and I bought a Morris Oxford traveller (566 DGT) for pound175 This amount of money was way beyond my cash capacity so it was bought on hire purchase at pound7-10-00 a month (even that amount was difficult to find) I treasured that car polished it weekly and travelled thousands of miles We travelled to Spain for a holiday my father and mother travelling behind in his new Cortina 1600E My shiny car was already many years old and the tired suspension made light of all the bumpy roads (no motorways in France in those days - only signs saying ldquoChausee deformee) but my father was having a terrible time The suspension on his 1600E was really hard (a sports model) and he could not travel at more than 40mph without bouncing off the road or hitting his head on the roof so he begged me to slow down The journey back was interesting the clutch master cylinder started to leak in Spain at the beginning of the journey home In those days car parts for British cars were not readily available on the continent so I bought clutch fluid and had to jump out and refill the reservoir after every 5 depressions Having arrived home the new seal was fitted within minutes
My local garage in Copthorne was a Fiat agency My next car was a chocolate brown Fiat 125 Special (pound220 - one up from the Fiat 124 workhorse later replaced by the Lada) It really needed driving hard the engine was sporty and the car travelled much too fast For months it suffered from a ldquosnatchingrdquo suggesting a carburettor or high tension lead problem We spent ages looking for the trouble until one night I was under the bonnet at night and saw one of the high tension leads shorting across onto the
The Crown Inn
30 High Street
Northwold
IP26 5LA
WHAT DID THE DOCTOR THINK LAST MONTH SUPPLEMENTARY ARTICLE
Page 9
really well However about once a fortnight there would be a massive explosion under the bonnet and the corrugated rubber pipe taking air into the engine would be shredded Totally undeterred I bought some spare pipes and replaced them when necessary
Note I sold that car in 1978 and moved on to Volvos Peugeots and Renault Espaces ndash I currently own my eighth Espace which is now 10 years old The car and I are in competition to see who lives the longer
An old snake went to see his doctor because his vision was failing The doctor fitted him with spectacles and the snake returned two weeks later asking to be treated for profound depression as he had just discovered that he had been living with a garden hose for two years
A young girl was doing her homework and had to explain the difference between anger and exasperation She asked her father to help he told her that it was all a matter of degree and arranged a demonstration He picked up the telephone and rang a random number To the man who answered the phone he said ldquoIs Melvin thererdquo The man answered ldquoThere is no-one here called Melvin You really should learn to look up numbers before you dialrdquo The man said to his daughter ldquoSee the man was not happy with my call ndash we annoyed himrdquo He then rang the number again ldquoIs Melvin thererdquo ldquoNow look hererdquo came the heated reply ldquoYou just called this number and I told you that there is no Melvin here DO NOT TROUBLE ME AGAINrdquo The receiver slammed down The father turned to his daughter and said ldquoThat was anger Now I shall show you what
exasperation meansrdquo He dialled the same number again and when the man answered shouting and angry the father asked quietly and calmly ldquoHello this is Melvin Have there been any calls for merdquo
Finally I might have given the impression in the main article that Deannie and I are coping well with the lockdown Thinking about it that may not be quite true as we have taken to talking to our house equipment asking them what they think of the current situationWe had a nice chat with the microwave and the toaster and we all agreed that the situation was very serious However we didnt mention anything to the washing machine as she always put a different spin on everything The fridge when approached was cold and distant and all the kitchen sink would say was that everything was going down the drain The iron took a different view being of the opinion that matters were not that pressing at present The vacuum cleaner was most unsympathetic telling us to ldquojust suck it uprdquo However the pedestal fan was more sympathetic feeling that the matter would soon blow over The WC looked a bit flushed when we spoke to it but did not express an opinion However the door knob told us firmly to ldquoget a griprdquo The front door told us we were unhinged and the curtains told us to pull ourselves together Altogether we wished we had not discussed matters with them because they just left us confused and miserable
Ah well I hope that was all of interest Please look after yourselves
Best wishes and fond memories to you all
Ian Nisbet
rear bulkhead the problem was easily solved and I was up to max speed again
A friend of mine was an estate agent In 1970 we would drink together and could only afford about half a pint each Over the next couple of years his business took off and he took to selling off his Volvo estates after 3 years So my next car was his Volvo 145S estate (BPO995G) a really solid piece of kit My favourite bit was the rear windscreen wiper the first I had ever owned On reflection the car was very noisy and not at all nippy the inside was all black rubber but there was plenty of room and when it rained I could wash and wipe the rear window from the dashboard Having bought an ancient caravan I fitted a towbar to this Volvo and we headed off to France on Townsend Thoresen my father and mother following in the Cortina 1600E and a newer caravan Half way through France a clattering noise started at the rear of my car so I stopped to investigate The towbar had come loose Happily my father never travelled without most of his tools so we could put matters right When we arrived at the caravan site a terminal post on my car battery broke and a new battery cost me pound40 (1974) and used up my entire spending money for the fortnight
Three years later I bought my friends next Volvo 145 estate (DPO 952L) This was an interesting car with a petrol injection engine and a strange computer between the driver and the engine Foot on accelerator hang around a bit and then the car would move Sometimes unnerving at road junctions I had this car converted to LPG (an enormous gas tank behind the rear seats) and it went
REPORT FROM 16TH MARCH TO 3RD APRIL 2020
Covid update
All meetings suspended
Playground shut
Volunteer group put into place
Covid-19 leaflets printed and put in to every home in Northwold
Volunteer group registered with NCC and Breckland District Council central hubs
Grant of pound1000 applied for from the Norfolk Community Foundation ndash Safeguarding vulnerable Persons policy put in place as part of the conditions of obtaining this grant
Other Business
Riverside potholes - Highways agreed to deliver free of charge finings for Riverside potholes
Roundabout in playground repaired and painted
Speeding on Whittington Hill ndash Norfolk PNN agreed to upgrade the area to RED and will enforce as soon as they possibly can
Methwold Road A134 junction the following email was sent to Cllr Ryves from Andrew Wallace ndash Highways Engineer on the 30th March 2020
ldquoI am happy to meet the parish in the future to discuss this site as I have done previously I am afraid that little has changed since we last met
The details of accidents that you
kindly sent me are not officially recorded unless the police have been involved and these are the only records we use to determine the status of the highway in regards to lsquoaccident blackspotsrsquo Below is a statement from our Network Safety team which I hope will go some way to re-assuring the parish we are doing something to alleviate their concerns The implementation date has gone back due to the present situation but as soon as we are up and running fully again I can give you an implementation date
The junction has long been a source of local concern and has been an accident cluster site in the past We have looked at the site in the past and provided red central hatching side road triggered VAS warning signs and improved visibility as far as is possible within the site constraints This does seem to have had a positive effect with an improved personal injury accident record of 2 slight injury accidents occurring in the last 3 years
We have recently carried out a Route Safety Study for the whole of A134 This has recommended a new 50mph speed limit on A134 through Northwold and should be implemented around MarchApril 2020 The new lower speed should further improve safety at the junctionrdquo
OUTSTANDING MATTERS FROM MEETING ON 5TH MARCH 2020
I had to put a lot on hold during the past month but I will get these sorted asap and report back on the April update if there is any news
Planning Updates in Brief
2000169F The Old Bell 2 Whittington Hill Whittington dated 7th February 2020
Proposed conversion of outbuilding to form a single dwelling
Planning approved 3132020
2000334F 7 West End Barns West End Northwold dated 4th March 2020
REMOVAL OR VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 1 AND 5 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 192155F Variation or removal of conditions 256 and 8 of planning permission 101380EXF (Extension of time for the implementation of a planning permission reference 0702109F) Construction of dwelling and garage at 7 West End Barns West end Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask this notice has been put
out to local residents that could be
affected by this change and have they
had a chance to respond Nothing back
from planning however this may be
down to the current emergency
situation
Page 10
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Offering a range of beauty treatments including massages facials manicures pedicures and waxing
Find us on Facebook for more details amp special offers Following recent UK Government guidelines I am hoping to
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13 Church Lane Northwold 07960173171
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
MARCH 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
Page 11
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Payments agreed for March invoices Northwold Payments Agreed wc 30th March 2020
AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The following payments were author -
ised wc 30th March by email - The cheques were signed by Cllrs C Anderson and R Crisp
Balance for March 2020 pound2043393 Minus the following direct debits Haven street lighting pound9307 Haven street lighting pound450 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound12167 Plus the following receipts Lottery Grant for car park pound1000000 Total Income pound1000000 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound3031226 Cheques Description Total 2305 Salary and padded envelopes pound27572 2306 NALC subscription pound24746 2307 SPC Printers - Covid leaflets pound2500 2308 FLP Outdoor play solutions - repairs to roundabout pound209787 2309 SALC Payroll services pound5400 2310 TTSR Grass cutting and tree surgery works pound275400 2311 BCKLWN Dog Bin Collection pound73882 2312 Paper and inks for printer pound7733 2313 Weeting PC - litterpicks and hiviz vests x 12 pound2000 Total Cheques paid pound629020 Balance in Community Account April 2020 pound2402206 Bank Statement Balance as of 22320 pound3031226 Unpresented cheques todate pound629020 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound2402206
Page 12
connection seems reliable and the
format seems to work If you havenrsquot
expressed you views and would like to
make a case for streaming from St
Maryrsquos please let me know
Finally a reflection by Henri
Nouwen on Spiritual Discipline
The spiritual life is a gift It is a gift of
the Holy Spirit who lifts us up into the
kingdom of Godrsquos love But to say that
being lifted up into the kingdom of
love is a divine gift does not mean that
we wait passively until the gift is
offered to us Jesus tells us to set our
hearts on the kingdom Setting our
hearts on something involves not only
serious aspiration but also strong
determination A spiritual life requires
human effort The forces that keep
pulling us back into a worry-filled life
are not easy to overcome Here we
touch the question of the other side of
Gently Reaching Into the Minds
Souls and Hearts Of Everyone
Easter VII 24th May 2020
Given that my sermon this week
centres on prayer let me share this
small slice of humour You may have
encountered it before but itrsquos new to
me
Senility Prayer
God grant me the senility to forget the
people I never liked anyway the good
fortune to run into the ones I do and
the eyesight to tell the difference
I guess wersquoll have to wait for some
time to have that the lsquogood fortunersquo to
lsquorun intorsquo friends Perhaps by then our
eyesight might not be what it washellip
Booking In
I received an email this week from an
old uni friend in Australia Oz is
lsquounlockingrsquo a bit quicker than here in
Blighty ndash unsurprising given how
fortunate they are to have had so few
cases of the virus and less that 100
deaths She asked me if our services
have resumed yet before revealing
how things are working Downunder
Apparently they are opening for
services but congregations are
limited to a maximum of 10 You
have to phone the priest to book your
slot in the pews A novel ideahellip She
said she hadnrsquot got around to it yet
No newshellip
The C of E remains silent as to if
when Church services can resume
The feedback Irsquove had from many of
you re the Zoom Eucharists would
indicate that the majority are happy
for them to continue from my living
room as in most cases the internet
lsquoTOTS amp Corsquo Parents amp Children Group
Usually meet every Friday (during term time)
between 1000 am - 1200 pm at Northwold Village Hall
Temporarily suspended due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Yoursquoll receive a warm welcome plus a drink amp healthy
snack for your little one
Please support your local parent baby and toddler group
First session is free then just pound2 after that
We require a volunteer to organise the sessions
Please contact Steve Stark Village Hall Trustee 727855
News from the Pews in Grimshoe Benefice PASTORAL LETTER FROM THE RECTOR
Page 13
discipleship The practice of spiritual
discipline makes us more sensitive to
the small gentle voice of God The
prophet Elijah did not encounter God
in the mighty wind or in the
earthquake or in the fire but in the
small voicehellip
Through a spiritual discipline we
prevent the world from filling our
lives to such an extent that there is no
place to listen A spiritual discipline
sets us free to pray or to say it better
allows the Spirit of God to pray in us
From Henri Nouwen Circles of Love
Every blessing
Rev Joan Horan Rector
Grimshoe Benefice
(inc St Andrews Northwold)
To join in a Zoom video service
please contact Christine Parker on
01842 827152 or email
grimshoebeneficeofficegmailcom
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British Grooms Association member amp
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References available
Contact Holly on 07731395142 or
hollyweb92gmailcom
PIANO LESSONS Inspiring piano teacher with over 20
yearsrsquo teaching experience available
to visit your home Gave up years
ago Reignite your passion for
music Learn to play your favourite
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(good) pop music All abilities
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Available weekdays 9am ndash 3pm
Free initial visitconsultation
Contact Josh Daniels 07540 556195
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
SUSPENSION OF MEETINGS
As a result of advice received regarding the current outbreak of coronavirus all Northwold and Whittington Parish Council meetings have been suspended until
further notice
The clerk in consultation with the chairman has been delegated powers to maintain the essential functions of the Council
Any urgent issues which require councillorsrsquo comment or agreement will be
carried out electronically and recorded
Instead of Minutes of Meetings a monthly statement of activity will be published on the Northwold amp Whittington Parish Council website
(httpsnorthwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk) and posted on the Parish Council Notice Boards
During the period of suspension residents who wish to contact the Parish
Council should email the Clerk at clerknandwpcuk
Cliff Anderson Chairman
Page 14
Vat claim put in for year ending
March 2020 pound254770
New Community Car Park in
School Lane - Cllr Anderson
contacted the owners of the
property next door to the proposed
car park regarding the visibility
splay - asking that they begin the
process of contacting their
solicitor as it will be necessary for
this restriction to be written into
the deeds of their property
Audit figures completed sent by e-
mail to the internal auditor ndash
(advice received from SLCC is
that this could be carried out via
email) These have now been
signed off by the auditor ready for
signing off by the Chairman when
we can all meet again
Planning Updates in Brief
2000334F 7 West End Barns West
End Northwold dated 4th March
2020
REMOVAL OR VARIATION OF
CONDITIONS 1 AND 5 OF
PLANNING PERMISSION
192155F
Variation or removal of conditions
256 and 8 of planning permission
101380EXF (Extension of time for
the implementation of a planning
permission reference 0702109F)
Construction of dwelling and garage at
7 West End Barns West end
Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask if this notice has been put
out to local residents that could be
affected by this change and have they
had a chance to respond
Nothing back from planning however
this may be down to the current
situation
REPORT FROM MONDAY 5TH
APRIL TO FRIDAY 1ST MAY 2020
Covid update
Norfolk Foundation Grant paid
into Parish Account and pound500 was
paid into Cllr Sylvesterrsquos account
for Volunteer expenses and needs
(Weeting Parish Council agreed
to arrange a BACS payment out of
their account upon receipt of a
cheque for pound500 being paid by
Northwold to Weeting)
Other Business
Concern was raised over possible
gatherings of more than one
family on the playing field it was
agreed not to carry out any action
and to monitor the situation for
the time being
Councillor Raynor carried out the
repairs on the old telephone box
and it is now ready for the
necessary works to be carried out
to turn it into a small library once
restrictions have been lifted
Water coming off the A134 into
Methwold Road ndash drains blocked
ndash Reported on line to Highways
Two pull in places off the A134
into Church Lane by Bull Dog
Barnes ndash pot holes need filling ndash
Reported online with Highways
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
APRIL 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
01366 328879
Page 15
Payments agreed for April invoices Northwold Payments Agreed wc AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Balance for April 2020 pound2402206 Minus the following direct debits Havenpower pound11377 Havenpower pound485 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound14272 Plus the following receipts Norfolk Community Foundation Covid 19 grant pound100000 Precept pound2010284 Total Income pound2110284 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound4498218 Cheques Description Total 2312 Cancelled cheque to viking Stationary -pound7733 2314 Weeting Parish Council - Payment for use
of online banking for Bacs payment to Cllr Sylvester for volunteer group expenses pound50000
2315 Clerks salary and expenses pound37759 2316 HMRC PAYE pound21980 2314 CAS Ltd - Parish Insurance pound81053 Total Cheques paid pound183059 Balance in Community Account May 2020 pound4315159 Bank reconciliation for April Bank Statement Balance as of 2042020 pound4698384 Unpresented cheques to date pound383225 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound4315159 Coronavirus Spend from Grant ring-fenced for volunteer expenses Total awarded pound100000 Payment made to Cllr R Silvester pound50000 Balance pound50000 pound10000 ring-fenced for Community Car Park
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WITH EXCELLENT REFERENCES
AVAILABLE FOR WORK
REASONABLE HOURLY RATES
Telephone James on
01366 - 328895
Page 16
intention of turning them into photobooks for the kids to keep So all in all I shall be OK with lockdown until Christmas Then of course all the colour slides from the 60s and 70s need sorting out scanning and turning into books
Since we have lived here I have gone to Morrisons supermarket in January and February They sell the most amazing perennial plants which I take home and ldquobring onrdquo ready to plant in the Spring This year I bought Armeria Knautia Erysimum Linaria Coreopsis Campanula Cymbalaria Cistus Lychnis Hesperis and some Berberis and Viburnum They were all really inexpensive and we are already enjoying a profusion of colour Online sources have provided dry root plants such as Dahlia Dicentra Red Hot Poker and Echinacia and lots of climbers to cover all my new trellis work I have spent day after day in the garden for the last seven weeks and it is amazing how friendly the birds have become Of course the robin sits on my spade or wheelbarrow but I now have pigeons collared doves magpies and blackbirds all in amongst my feet The blackbirds spend all day digging in my newly worked tilth of soil digging a big hole in their search for worms and scattering the soil all over the patio All this while I am working four feet away planting all my new heathers etc for them to dig up The blackbirds ndash mother father and more recently half a dozen offspring ndash all work diligently chucking soil about and grinning at me I am sure that if they had two fingers gestures would be
made The big birds fight for the birdbath So far the female pigeon is winning ndash she just sits in it for long periods of time and the others fly around more and more irritable because they want a drink or a bath
Happily we have no Bluebells or (after an initial skirmish with some infested top soil) Bindweed However my beautiful new lawn has become infested with coarse grasses mostly couch and the current an is to replace it in the autumn Bluebells are easier to get rid of
Unless anything dramatic happens next months article will deal with how much all the plants have grown Also I may be able to tell you what I have found in the garage during the clear out
A bachelor uses the same pub every night On most evenings a beautiful girl would come in and drink alone After a week he made his move but despite his best efforts he could make no progress with her She would not even accept a drink Eventually he asked her ldquoWhy wont you come home with merdquo The girl replied ldquoWell this may seem odd in this day and age but I am saving myself and keeping pure until I meet the man I loverdquo ldquoWowrdquo said the bachelor ldquoThat must be rather difficultrdquo ldquoOh I dont mind too muchrdquo she replied ldquoBut my husband is quite upsetrdquo
A man was walking along a beach in California when he discovered an old brass lamp He rubbed it and an irascible genie appeared ldquoThis is the fourth time this month and I am fed up granting wishes so you can only have one wishrdquo The man replied ldquoWell I have always wanted to go to Hawaii but I am scared of flying and I get very seasick Could you build me a bridge so I can drive thererdquo The genie is not impressed ldquoThe wishes you people come up with This idea is ridiculous How would the supports reach the bottom of the Pacific How much concrete How much steel No think of another wishrdquo ldquoOKrdquo says the man ldquoHerersquos another wish I have been married and divorced four times My wives always said that I am uncaring and insensitive So my wish is that I could understand women know how they feel inside and what they are thinking when they give me
WHAT DID THE DOCTOR THINK THIS MONTH
Well we are still here not having left the house and garden for seven weeks We are mightily blessed to have the garden and for most of the time stunning weather so life has been OK At the beginning of the lock down which for us could last for months as we are categorised as old and frail I said to Deannie that I would need several projects to keep me sane On good days I would work on the garden much of which still required rescuing from the rock hard clay which formed the potential flower beds On cold days I would sort out my study having tipped everything into the room and the cupboards when we moved life in the room had not moved on and a serious sort out was required Talking of a serious sort out leads me to the third project - the garage We have a large double garage and before we moved we racked it all out with four 20ft rows of four tiers high racking and when we moved everything got stashed higgledy-piggledy into the garage much to the amusement and derision of all our friends and relatives Little has changed and I have been receiving a lot of ldquostickrdquo from anyone who dares to express an opinion Management has been extremely tolerant probably because she is totally overwhelmed whenever she attempts to enter the garage and cannot get beyond the door I have told her that all she needs to do is tie a rope to the door and the other to her waist thus ensuring that she will always escape ndash this works well for me but she does not seem impressed by the idea The fourth project concerns sorting out photos many of which go back to the early 1930s (some into the 1800s) with the
Page 17
the silent treatment know what they are crying and what they really want when they say lsquonothingrsquo Above all I want to be able to make them truly happyrdquo
The genie thinks for a while and then asks ldquoHow many lanes should the bridge have two or fourrdquo
Best wishes to you all Ian Nisbet
DOWN MEMORY LANE Why General Practice
Dr Ian Nisbet I have wanted to be a GP since the age of four In the 1940s when my two uncles were single-handed dispensing GPs in Halifax and Stainland in Yorkshire I was fascinated by the smell of Vitamin B in the dispensary the consulting rooms in the house and the conversations over the meal table which demonstrated the two doctors profound devotion to their patients Their wives were the sole receptionists and only they would answer the telephone which was mounted on the wall at eye level The box was mahogany and the fittings were all brass There was a crank handle to contact the operator The brass mouthpiece was permanently fixed to the box and the brass earpiece was removed from the box to take the call My aunts would put out my uncles clothes every day matching the shirts suits cufflinks and shoes to save the doctor being troubled by mundane matters Assisted by the maid the cleaner and the gardener (the chauffeur had been dismissed when the NHS started in 1948 and the doctors incomes although lower became regular The remaining staff gradually disappeared over the next few years) the wives would run their enormous houses with military precision The houses which were quite similar had long tiled corridors ideal for pushing my Dinky lorries and buses around and I must have travelled miles on my knees the aunts were horrified by how black my knees became The two GPs would take me out on their visits around the towns and the Yorkshire Moors They had Rover cars which improved as new models became available leading up to the Rover 90 100 and 110 great luxury I was always made most welcome by the patients who plied me with
lemonade and cakes a great treat when many groceries were still on ration and fired me up with enthusiasm to be a GP Only later did I learn of the enormous stress the doctors were under with a 247 commitment to their patients and many night visits of which I as a child was unaware Many treatments were as yet uninvented sulphonamides were quite new and Penicillin was in its infancy The uncles would often have to watch patients die with nothing except compassion to offer them Crisis and Lysis were still very much in vogue Uncle David used to have a couple of ldquocoping strategiesrdquo In Winter when he could cope no longer with the stress he would drive to Scotch Corner on the A1 and sit there for an hour or two In the Summer he would drive to the seaside hire a small motor boat and drive it out to sea until he ran out of petrol Then he would sit there and wait to be rescued I could never understand the boat scenario at the time but I was often reminded of it after I had moved to Feltwell and frequently became overwhelmed by the day and night workload I only have one unhappy memory of those times One of the aunts laid the table with thin round cork mats to protect the surface My enquiring mind made me wonder whether or not the mat could be folded in two Of course I tried it and it broke My father who was of a Victorian disposition with regard to my upbringing was singularly displeased and I remember the episode well The single-minded ambition to be a GP made all my school decisions about which subjects to take very easy I went to Birkenhead School something of an academic pressure cooker with seven day a week commitments and went to The London Hospital to study Medicine starting a couple of months before my 18th birthday I qualified when I was just over 22 years old and started my ldquoHouse jobsrdquo at The London Hospital (Orthopaedics) followed by General Medicine and a senior house officer position in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the old Redhill General Hospital The house jobs were extremely hard work Basically at Redhill I was on call 24 hours a day seven days a week with only half a day off each month all for
pound78 per month It was absolutely exhausting and I felt nauseous with tiredness a lot of the time I had my own room on the ward with a bed in it I remember being grateful if I managed to have more than an hours uninterrupted sleep The experience gained was phenomenal Todays young hospital doctors with their 48 hours per week in shifts must have great problems gaining the sort of experience which has stood me in such good stead Abiding memories from those days involve glass syringes There were no disposable plastic syringes The glass plunger was ground to make it rough so that it would have friction with the barrel of the syringe We would put some vaseline on it to make it watertight Often while pulling on the barrel to extract the blood from a vein the whole thing would go loose the plunger would fall out of the barrel and the floor would be covered in blood Angry patient and embarrassed doctor I have previously written about boiling patients urine as part of the testing procedure ndash warm it gently over the Bunsen burner go too far and an air bubble will form in the test tube explode and blow the entire contents of the test tube over the bench I have vivid memories from my Gynaecology job A middle-aged Canadian lady ended up on my ward She had uterine fibroids and had been bleeding profusely before collapsing She was admitted with a Haemoglobin of about 20 (it should be at least 85) and was in imminent danger of death Normally we would transfuse her with blood get her stable and perform an hysterectomy The problem was ndash she was a Jehovahs Witness and refused point blank to have a transfusion I told her she would almost certainly die without treatment and she said ldquoOK if that is Gods willrdquo I rang her husband in Canada and he said the same Thoroughly rattled I rang the Medical Protection Society who told me that I should leave her alone having asked her to sign a disclaimer form She signed and I waited for her to die However the bleeding stopped her Haemoglobin started to rise and against all the odds she survived We must draw our own conclusions I bought a house in Copthorne and started in general practice in Pound Hill Crawley when I was just over 24 years old [End]
Swaffham Norfolk PE37 8HT
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Page 18
Saturday 13th June 2020
CANCELLED
Its with great sadness that the Norman PTFA Officers have had to take the decision to cancel this years
Carnival due to the current health situation Our main priority is everyones wellbeing so please stay safe and
well and our fantastic village Carnival will be back with a bang in 2021
The Norman PTFA
WASTE BIN and RECYCLING COLLECTION DATES
Due to COVID-19 there have been changes to bin collections Were unable to collect food waste Please
continue to place any food waste into your black bin which well collect as normal
You can view your scheduled bin collections below
The collection dates for all of the bins
that you have at your home reflect any
collections that are affected by bank
holidays
Please note that collection day
information will only be shown for the
brown bin service if you have paid for
the service
Thursday 11 June 2020 GREEN
Friday 12 June 2020 BROWN
Thursday 18 June 2020 BLACK
Thursday 25 June 2020 GREEN
Friday 26 June 2020 BROWN
Thursday 2 July 2020 BLACK
Your black and green bin collection is
normally THURSDAY
Your brown bin collection is
normally FRIDAY
ldquoI now get out for many more walks now that restrictions are lifted
I like to exercise my owner by
getting them to clean up after merdquo
Please look out for the strategically placed red bins around the village to dispose of your dog waste
Page 19
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REPORT FROM MONDAY 4TH TO FRIDAY 29TH MAY 2020 Covid 19 actions update
Rent from SSC ndash it was agreed (6
replied to the email) to suspend
the rent due from the Sports and
Social Club during the shutdown
Other Business
Water coming off the A134 into
Methwold Road ndash drains blocked -
Highways have this scheduled for
repair ndash should be completed by
the end of May
Two pull in places off the A134
into Church Lane by Bull Dog
Barnes ndash pot holes need filling ndash
Highways have this scheduled for
repair - should be completed by
the end of May
London bridge ndash update for Cllr
Macmullen - no further progress
with this as it is unlikely
gatherings will be allowed in the
event of a royal death at this time
Neighbourhood Watch ndash update
from Cllr Macmullen ndash this is
limited as two of the Watch
keepers are self-isolating but
keeping in touch with their
residents by phone or Whatrsquos App
or email I am in touch with a lot
of elderly residents by phone
Cllr Anderson filled in the holes
on the Sports Field with topsoil
donated by a resident
Application sent to HM Land
Registry to confirm who owns
the land behind Normandy
Close
Application sent to the bank to
set up internet banking
Cllr Anderson refurbished the
notice board in Hovells Lane
and removed the notice board
opposite the tile centre for the
same treatment
Planning Updates in Brief
2000334F 7 West End Barns
West End Northwold dated 4th
March 2020 REMOVAL OR
VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 1
AND 5 OF PLANNING
PERMISSION 192155F
Variation or removal of conditions
256 and 8 of planning
permission101380EXF (Extension
of time for the implementation of a
planning permission reference
0702109F) Construction of
dwelling and garage at 7 West End
Barns West end Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask if this notice has been
put out to local residents that could
be affected by this change and have
they had a chance to respond There
was no response from planning
Planning approved 22nd May 2020
2000269F SHOP Bulldog Barns 14
Thetford Road Northwold Norfolk
IP26 5LS dated 1st May 2020
Existing cafe on site to return to retail
space erection of temporary building
(occasional guest sleeping
accommodation no kitchenbathroom)
and erection of 2 x new summer
houseretail space
No objections
1801121NMA_1 4 Pinfold Lane
Northwold dated 11th May 2020
Non material amendment to planning
consent 1801121f Proposed side
extension front reception lobbyhall
and attached double garage in 575101
297109 a Conservation Area
3PL20200422F Fen Farm
Oxborough Road Stoke Ferry
PE33 9QH dated 27th April 2020
New wooden log cabin with jetty on
Land Adjacent the River Wissey
Would be used as a rest room shelter
when tending to the adjacent pumping
station(retrospective)
Parish Council object to this
application and letter has been sent to
Breckland Planning Department
DIDLINGTON NURSERIES
Why not visit our walled-in garden Nursery
For all your ornamental amp fruit trees
shrubs perennials and bedding plants
Also compost bark and a large selection of
ornamental pots
Tel (01842) 878288
Est 1962
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
MAY 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings
due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
All decisions made by email will be put on the agenda and minuted when public meetings are allowed
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
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Taylors Solid Fuels Ltd Family run since 1946
Regular fortnightly Solid Fuel deliveries in your area
Competitive prices and a full range of products
ldquoDonrsquot Shiver We Deliverrdquo
Quality top soils and aggregates Bulk bags and Tipper loads from 1 - 20 tonnes
Tel 01842890568 or see us on wwwtaylorssolidfuelscouk
Northwold Payments Agreed May 2020 AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The following payments were authorised wc 4th May by email The cheques were signed by Cllrs C Anderson and RCrisp Balance for April 2020 pound2402206 Minus the following direct debits Havenpower pound11377 Havenpower pound485 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound14272 Plus the following receipts Norfolk Community Foundation Covid 19 grant pound100000 Precept pound2010284 Total Income pound2110284 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound4498218 Cheques Description Total 2312 Cancelled cheque to Viking Stationary -pound7733 2314 Weeting Parish Council - Payment for use of
online banking for Bacs payment to Cllr Silvester for volunteer group expenses pound50000
2315 Clerks salary and expenses pound37759 2316 HMRC PAYE pound21980 2314 CAS Ltd - Parish Insurance pound81053 Total Cheques paid pound183059 Balance in Community Account May 2020 pound4315159 Bank Statement Balance as of 2042020 pound4698384 Unpresented cheques to date pound383225 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound4315159 Coronavirus Spend from Grant ring-fenced for volunteer expenses Total awarded pound100000 Payment made to Cllr R Silvester pound50000 Balance pound50000
decided I did not have covid-19
Then one afternoon I started feeling
strange I happened to be on a zoom
meeting with David Nabarro who
said anyone who felt unwell should
isolate instantly on the spot I went
home early and then the journey
began
In the first days at home I wasnrsquot
sure I had covid-19 Then I damaged
my hands with bleach It had no
smell I assumed it was old and
inactivemdashbut it was just I could not
smell the chlorine The heaviness
and malaise became worse I had a
tightness in the chest and realised it
could be nothing else I was
mortified that I might have infected
the staff I had worked with for over
20 years I imagined their vulnerable
relatives dying and never forgiving
myself My mind was a mess My
condition deteriorated One
afternoon I suddenly developed a
tachycardia tightness in the chest
and felt so unwell I thought I was
dying My mind became foggy I
tried to google fulminating
myocarditis but couldnrsquot navigate
the screen properly There was
nothing to do I thought if this is it
so be it
A few hours later I woke up alive
and the tightness replaced by
extreme fatigue Every day day after
day Sometimes I felt better and
became optimistic after all the
paralytic state had not recurred but
then the next day I felt as though
someone had hit me around the head
with a cricket bat Staff at work
criticised me for not being clear
ldquomake up your mind Are you
getting better or notrdquo I guess they
were frightened too but I really
could not understand what was
happening
The illness went on and on The
symptoms changed it was like an
advent calendar every day there was
a surprise something new A muggy
head acutely painful calf upset
stomach tinnitus pins and needles
aching all over breathlessness
dizziness arthritis in my hands
weird sensation in the skin with
synthetic materials Gentle exercise or
walking made me worsemdashI would
feel absolutely dreadful the next day I
started talking to others I found a
marathon runner who had tried 8 km
in her second week which caused her
to collapse with rigors and sleep for
24 hours I spoke to others
experiencing weird symptoms which
were often discounted by those around
them as anxiety making them doubt
themselves
The internet described recovery times
of about two weeks for people that
had not been hospitalised I had not
had severe disease yet here I was after
four weeks still unwell My doctor
neighbour and GP were concerned I
consulted with friends who were
consultants in infectious diseases by
email and they wondered if I had more
lung involvement than I had
estimated My tenant had friends who
were still ill at four weeks and this
helped a lot
The least helpful comments were from
people who explained to me that I had
post viral fatigue I knew this was
wrong There was a pattern in that
period from two weeks to six weeks
feeling absolutely dreadful during the
day sleep heavily waking with the
bed drenched in sweat getting up with
a blinding headache receding during
the day turning me into a battered
ragdoll in the evening
I joined a Facebook page (Covid-19
Support Group (have ithad it)) full of
people with these stories some from
the UK some from the US People
suffering from the disease but not
believing their symptoms were real
their families thinking the symptoms
were anxiety employers telling people
they had to return to work as the two
weeks for the illness was up And the
posts reflect this ldquoI thought I was
going crazy for not getting better in
their time framerdquo ldquothe doctor said
there is zero reason to believe it lasts
this longrdquo And too people report that
their families do not believe their ever
changing symptoms that it is
psychological it is the stress
Over the weeks I have been touched
COPING WITH COVID-19 A PERSONAL STORY Paul Garner
Page 22
Hope you can join in being thankful
we have no coronavirus in Northwold
Paul is son of Northwold girl at
school with Basil and we have been
friends ever since
Mother Sylvia died some years ago
but David Paulrsquos Dad is still alive
living in Liverpool
Keep safe
Very best wishes Pam Eyles
Paul Garner ldquoFor 7 weeks I have
been through a roller coaster of ill
health extreme emotions and utter
exhaustionrdquo
May 5 2020
Paul Garner professor of infectious
diseases at Liverpool School of
Tropical Medicine discusses his
experience of having covid-19
In mid-March I developed covid-19
For almost seven weeks I have been
through a roller coaster of ill health
extreme emotions and utter
exhaustion Although not hospitalised
it has been frightening and long The
illness ebbs and flows but never goes
away Health professionals
employers partners and people with
the disease need to know that this
illness can last for weeks and the long
tail is not some ldquopost-viral fatigue
syndromerdquomdashit is the disease People
who have a more protracted illness
need help to understand and cope with
the constantly shifting bizarre
symptoms and their unpredictable
course
Early March seems so far away I
watched Boris introduce social
distancing and then shake hands on
national television I talked with
epidemiological colleagues about the
established effects of austerity
increasing mortality in the poor and
how lockdown would worsen this I
advised my 97 year old father to
isolate I said to myself that years of
running and military fitness would
protect me from harm I discounted a
runny nose carefully checked my
temperature every day and examined
the CDCWHO comparison table and
by the people that have quietly
stepped in to help me cope
appropriate unobtrusive timely
Family friends colleagues and
neighbours Our local yoga studiorsquos
motto is ldquoa community building
strength in mind body and heartrdquo
This love and support of gives us a
direction for our future And today the
disease has lifted For the first time I
do not feel awful
The aim of this piece is to get this
message out for some people the
illness goes on for a few weeks
Symptoms come and go are strange
and frightening The exhaustion is
severe real and part of the illness
And we all need support and love
from the community around us
Paul Garner is Professor at the
Liverpool School of Tropical
Medicine He is Director of the Centre
for Evidence Synthesis in Global
Health and Co-ordinating Editor of
the Cochrane Infectious Diseases
Group
Twitter PaulGarnerWoof
Page 23
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RAREBREED
MADE IN NORFOLK
FREE DELIVERY
SUPPLIED FROZEN
MINIMUM SPEND pound20
Remember how pork used to taste when you still had proper crackling Fancy some handmade sausages with more meat than filling Love thick cut bacon with the rind on that has been dry cured All delivered to your door
Call Rob Simonds on 07940800275 to arrange a delivery
Traditional amp Gluten Free 85 meat sausages
pound12 for 3 packs of 8 sausages
Dry Cure Smoked amp Unsmoked Bacon
pound6 a pack ndash approx 500g
Rolled Shoulder of Pork
pound10 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Pack of 2 pork chops
pound5
Smoked Gammon Joints
pound12 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Native Breed Lamb Boxes available in season Dexter Beef Boxes available upon request
(Taken from Facebook post Editor)
Page 24
TEL 01842 828129
MOB 07791 204492
Local Domestic Oil Boiler Servicing Servicing Standard amp CombiCondenser Boilers
Annual Service with Tank Inspection amp Boiler Commissioning
Breakdowns Maintenance amp Repairs WESTNORFOLKBOILERSERVICESCOUK
We enter modern times with the reigns
of William IV and Queen Victoria and
their successors to the
present day
Next after Thomas Waddington as
Rector was Charles Manners Richard
Norman born in 1799 Through his
mother Lady Elizabeth Norman (neacutee
Manners) who married Richard
Norman of Leatherhead he was a
grand-son of the 4th Duke of Rutland
and nephew of the 5th Duke and a
great grandson of the 4th Duke of
Beaufort His motherrsquos brothers were
the 5th Duke of Rutland and two
generals He received the benefice of
Northwold worth pound740 a year (just
under pound42000 a year nowadays) from
the Bishop of Ely in 1833 The tithes
were commuted to a fixed rent charge
of pound896 (approximately pound47500
today) a few years later In 1845 St
Andrewrsquos Northwold was described as
a ldquolarge handsome fabricrdquo with a
ldquolofty tower (built in 1473) containing
six bells and a good clockrdquo The parish
at that time had 1140 inhabitants The
size of the population has not changed
to any great extent since then
Charles Norman was a bachelor for
the first eight years of his time in
Northwold Then he met and at the
age of 41 married a spinster of 38
called Caroline Amelia Angerstein
whose father John was the owner of a
huge estate round Weeting Hall If
Charles brought aristocratic
connections what did Caroline bring
to the marriage She was a grand-
daughter of John Julius Angerstein
(1735-1823) who came to England in
1750 from St Petersburg where his
German family had been settled He
was a Lloyds under-writer by the
time he was 21 and went on to
become one of the wealthiest men in
England When he died the British
government bought his fabulous art
collection in 1824 for pound58000 (at a
conservative estimate about pound3
million today) and used it as the
nucleus of its new National Gallery
Connoisseurs of early Hollywood
movies may remember the film
Lloyds of London made in 1936
Guy Standing played the pivotal part
of John Julius Angerstein in what
was then a star-studded cast
including C Aubrey Smith
Madeleine Carroll George Sanders
and Tyrone Power
It was John Julius Angerstein who
bought Weeting Hall and established
the family there for more than a
century until Carolinersquos brother
William sold it in 1897 The Rev
Charles Norman died in 1873 in his
74th year Caroline herself died aged
77 in 1879 She lived for a while as a
widow in Brandon Hall which was
also owned by the Angersteins and
did charitable works in Brandon as
well as in Northwold where the
school and the almshouses bear the
family name of Norman
Whittington owes to her the
foundation of its separate church
later the centre of its own
ecclesiastical parish
Charles Norman was Rector for 40
years Charles and Caroline Norman
have their tomb just inside the south
entrance of the churchyard near the
lych gate
During Charles Normanrsquos time ndash in
1852 ndash the church was re-seated a fact
recorded in an inscription on the wall
inside the tower When St Andrewrsquos
underwent other restoration work in
the eighteen fifties and sixties the
restorers appears to have shown more
respect for the character of this ancient
church than many of their
contemporaries showed to churches
elsewhere in England A drainpipe to
the west of the porch bears the date
1857 Inside the church another sign
of those times is the organ erected in
1868 out of funds ldquofrom the Church
Estaterdquo This organ bears a modern
plaque recording the fact that for 42
years of the 20th century Arthur
Barber a local farmer was voluntary
organist The font in front of the tower
dates from 1882 Its elaborately
carved cover suspended from the
Modern Times ndash From Charles
Norman Onwards roof by a chain and
capable of being raised and lowered
was added in 1887
National as opposed to family history
is reflected in the memorial tablet to
Lieutenant William Carter of the 5th
Fusiliers who died in the siege of
Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny of
1857 He was 32 Tombstones and
wall tablets bear witness to the close
attachment of the Carter family to this
church in the 18th and 19th centuries
Victorian Rectors after Charles
Norman were Richard Snowdon Smith
(1873) William Cowper Johnson
(1889) and Claud Cecil Thornton
(1892) who is commemorated in the
fine and sturdy lych gate
FROM HISTORY NOTES ON NORTHWOLD CHURCH Courtesy of Pam Eyles
Page 25
March 2020 1st Prize pound20 No62 Barry Langley 2nd Prize pound15 No15 June Jones 3rd Prize pound10 No11 David Lavender
April 2020 1st Prize pound20 No 3 Harry Cater 2nd Prize pound15 No 14 Annette Storey 3rd Prize pound10 No 99 David Gricks
May 2020 1st Prize pound25 No 19 Brian Waters 2nd Prize pound15 No 30 Mark Hampton 3rd Prize pound10 No 71 David Kimber
Roger Preston
100 CLUB DRAW
Do not leave home if you or someone you live
with has any of the following
a high temperature
a new continuous cough
a loss of or change to your sense of smell or taste
Check the NHS website if you have symptoms
Page 26
Downham Market
PC Aaron Jones mdash Spellowfields Clenchwarton Wapole Walton St
Lawrence Mershe Lande and Wiggenhall
Email SNTTerringtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Ryan Williams mdash West Winch Watlington Airfield
Wimbotsham and Fincham and Wissey
Email SNTWatlingtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Tracey James and PC Dave Funnell mdash Downham Market
Emneth and Outwell Upwell and Delph Hilgay with Denver Denton
Email SNTDownhamMarketnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
Message from your Engagement Officer
I am PC Lee Anderton and I work as the Engagement Officer for West Norfolk My responsibilities include working alongside and promoting the Special Constabulary Police Support Volunteers Neighbourhood Watch and Community Speedwatch If you are interested in volunteering for any of these roles please e-mail me at LeeAndertonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
4 weeks into the lockdown due to COVID-19 (Apr 20) and largely from a policing prospective the majority of people are playing by the rules The Constabulary is continuing to work with those people who breach the rules by way of engaging and explaining we will use tickets or report to court anyone who continuously break rules after being warned It is pleasing to say for the majority this approach is working
During this time the Constabulary is continuing to delivery day to day policing and officers are still responding to calls as they come in We are still encouraging everyone to use the same methods of contacting us 999 for an emergency ie a crime in progress 101 or via our website contact us to report a crime that has happened Officers are practising social distancing at all police premises but sometimes due to the nature of our work we will have to work close to together for example arresting a violent offender
During this period of time we are concerned that Domestic Violence could increase and we would like to reassure people that we are still here and will help so please if you are aware of anyone who is living in fear of domestic violence get in touch with us I would also like to remind people that although we are spending most of our time at home please donrsquot stop carrying out the 9pm Routine as the simple steps in the routine will help prevent you from becoming a victim of crime Unfortunately we have also seen an increase in scams and especially COVID- 19 scams and I would encourage everyone to register with Norfolk County Council Trading Standards at the following link httpswwwnorfolkgovukbusinesstrading-standardsscamsconsumer-alerts to get a weekly update with the latest scams Finally if there are any questions or anything I can assist you with please do not hesitate to get in touch and I look forward to the time when we can all start to meet face to face again until then stay save StayHomeSaveLives ProtectTheNHS
Page 27
Family Property Criminal Commercial Employment Personal Injury Wills amp Probate
METCALFE COPEMAN amp PETTEFAR LLP
SOLICITORS
wwwmcp-lawcouk
01842 756100
Cage Lane Thetford
Convenient town centre Location
Home visits may be available
MAY 20 UPDATE
Ray Gribble
Antique Restoration amp Traditional Upholstery
All aspects of antique furniture restoration including French polishing cabinet repairs and traditional upholstery
-------------------------------------------
Traditional Upholstered Furniture
Footstools Sofas Chairs made to commission
-------------------------------------------
Picture Framing amp Mirrors
An extensive range of mouldings inc hand painted and gilded finishes
Antique and Reproduction Prints for sale
Vine House Church Road Wereham Kingrsquos Lynn
01366-500387
wwwraygribblecouk
I thought you might be interested in this small article on the origin of the name lsquoVentura Closersquoit would be interesting to
consider the stories behind other local street names As your Borough Councillor I am
available to help with any Borough
related problems (inc Freebridge
Issues) and am available on my home
tel no 01366 727037 or by email
cllrtomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
Tomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
With kind regards Councillor Tom Ryves Methwold Ward KLWNBC Home 01366 727037
lsquoVentura Closersquo A legacy from RAF Methwold
It is common practice for new streets built near the sites of old RAF stations to reflect this heritage in their namehellipso in Methwold we have Ventura Close and of course Trent VC Close
The Ventura
The Ventura was developed from the Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar transport as a replacement for the Lockheed Hudson bombers then in service with the Royal Air Force Used in daylight attacks against occupied Europe they proved to have weaknesses and were removed from bomber duty and some used for
patrols by Coastal Command The Ventura was available to the RAF as an off the peg solution to the problems of building an effective bomber force quickly and the first orders were placed in 1940 At the time the larger 4-engined bombers associated with the Strategic bombing offensive were still on the drawing board
Service with the RAF
The RAF ordered 188 Venturas in February 1940 which were delivered from mid-1942 Venturas were initially used for daylight raids and were crewed by Australian and New Zealand airmen who flew from Methwold like some other early RAF bombers they proved too vulnerable without fighter escort Venturas were replaced by the faster de Havilland Mosquito The Venturas were transferred to patrol duties with Coastal Command as the Mosquito replaced them in bomber squadrons
The Ventura at Methwold
In Methwold there were two squadrons equipped with the Ventura mdash No 464 Squadron RAAF (1942) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II and No 487 Squadron RNZAF(1942ndash1943) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II
Operations
The Ventura flew its first operational mission for the RAF on 3 November 1942 when three Venturas of 21 Squadron attacked railway targets near Hengelo in the Netherlands On 6 December 1942 47 Venturas from
DIDLINGTON HALL SALE PARTICULARS
Thanks for the fantastic response last year to my appeal to purchase the old sales catalogues for Didlington Hall which resulted in my obtaining two catalogues one for a sale I was completely unaware of I am still very interested in obtaining a number of the sale catalogues Also just to satisfy my interest and curiosity does anybody have or know what happened to anything and I mean anything even just building materials that came from the demolition sales of the 1950s
Please contact Andrew 01440 788198 email andrewtate738gmailcom
Page 28
UPDATE FROM OUR LOCAL BOROUGH COUNCILLOR
21 464 (RAAF) and 487 (RNZAF) squadrons participated in Operation Oyster the large daylight 2 Group raid against the Philips radio and vacuum tube factories at Eindhoven Also committed to the raid were 36 Bostons and 10 de Havilland Mosquitos[16] Carrying incendiaries they were placed in the third wave of aircraft and suffered the highest rate of loss Nine of the 47 Venturas were shot down and many others were damaged by flak or bird strikes The force also lost four Bostons and one Mosquito
Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC Six months later on 3 May 1943 Venturas of 487 Squadron RNZAF were sent on Operation Ramrod 16 an attack on a power station in Amsterdam The squadron was told
that the target was of such importance to Dutch morale that the attack was to be continued regardless of opposition Significant problems developed with rendezvousing with the escorting fighters with the end result being that all 10 Venturas that crossed the coast were lost to German fighters Squadron Leader Leonard Trent (later the last of the Great Escapers) won the Victoria Cross for his leadership in this raid
The citation for Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC reads as follows
ldquoThe KING has been graciously pleased to confer the VICTORIA CROSS on the under-mentioned officer in recognition of most
SANDRArsquoS STAMP amp CRAFT STUDIO GROUP
My regular monthly craft sessions
in Northwold Village Hall are
Third Monday monthly 7 - 9pm
(not held in December) and cost
from 1st October 2019 will be pound12
which includes all materials to
create 8 beautiful handmade cards
Tea amp Coffee included
Sandra Roberts
07806 616704
conspicuous braverymdash
Squadron Leader Leonard Henry TRENT DFC (NZ2481) Royal New Zealand Air Force No 487 (RNZAF) Squadron
On the 3rd May 1943 Squadron Leader Trent was detailed to lead a formation of Ventura aircraft in a daylight attack on the power station at Amsterdam
This operation was intended to encourage the Dutch workmen in their resistance to enemy pressure The target was known to be heavily defended The importance of bombing it regardless of enemy fighters or anti-aircraft fire was strongly impressed on-the air crews taking part in the operation
Before taking off Squadron Leader Trent told the deputy leader that he was going over the target whatever lsquohappened
All went well until the Venturas and their fighter escort were nearing the Dutch coast Then one bomber was hit and had to turn back Suddenly large numbers of enemy fighters appeared Our escorting fighters were hotly engaged and lost touch with the bombing force The Venturas closed up for mutual protection and commenced their run up to the target Unfortunately the fighters detailed to support them over the target had reached the area too early and had been recalled
Soon the bombers were attacked They were at the mercy of 15 to 20 Messerschmitts which dived on them
incessantly Within four minutes six Venturas were destroyed Squadron Leader Trent continued on his course with the 3 remaining aircraft
In a short time 2 more Venturas went down in flames Heedless of the murderous attacks and of the heavy anti-aircraft fire which was now encountered Squadron Leader Trent completed an accurate bombing run and even shot down a Messerschmitt at point-blank range Dropping his bombs in the target area he turned away
The aircraft following him was shot down on reaching the target Immediately afterwards his own aircraft was hit went into a spin and broke up Squadron Leader Trent and his navigator were thrown clear and became prisoners of war The other two members of the crew
perished
On this his 24th sortie Squadron Leader Trent showed outstanding leadership Such was the trust placed in this gallant officer that the other pilots followed him unwaveringly His cool unflinching courage and devotion to duty in the face of overwhelming odds rank with the finest examples of these virtuesrdquo
Page 29
If you would like to write an article
or have ideas to include in future
columns we would love to hear from
you Please email your submissions
to editornorthwoldnet
487 Sqn RNZAF Lockheed Ventura
Page 30
NORTHWOLD BOWLS CLUB
The 2020 bowls season was due to
commence in April but is now
suspended due to the COVID-19
pandemic
Our Annual General Meeting was
due to take place on Thursday 26th
March and would have been held
in the Sports amp Social club
We are always wishing to welcome
new members so if you would like
to know more about the club then
for more information you can
contact Roger Preston (01366
727694) or Hod Everett (01760
336494)
(Anybody new to bowls would be
offered some coaching at the start
of the season mdash whenever that
may be)
NORTHWOLD VILLAGE HALL NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The AGM of the Village Hall Trustees was due to be held on Tuesday 24th March 2020 but has now been
postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
All Northwold residents are welcome to attend and are advised that eligibility for election to the Trustees (ldquoThe Committeerdquo) is open to one representative of ANY recognised village organisation which either uses or potentially uses the Village Hall In addition two representatives of the general village population are eligible for election
Vacancies DO exist in the trustees and ldquonew bloodrdquo is particularly encouraged to provide a continuously fresh input of skills and ideas The AGM will be followed at 730PM by a committee meeting of those elected Mr M Howarth Chairman helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip The official notice above provides details of the next Annual General Meeting and we would be delighted to see some new faces prepared to play a part in managing the facility that we have however small that part may be Some questions you may have Q Who is eligible to be a trustee A Anyone resident in the Village who can represent a village organisation club or business ndash even if they are not users of the Hall Existing organisations represented include The WI Tots and Co The Parish Council The Dance Club In addition a limited number of trustees who represent ldquothe Publicrdquo may be appointed No special qualifications are required Q What is my commitment as a trustee A
Attending four to six meetings a year
Nothing financial (we have insurance) attendance at a meeting about every two months and assistance in any aspect of running the hall that you would like to provide This could be
Providing informed opinions of the Village Population to help guide the decisions made by the Trustees as a group
Managing or helping to manage (but not necessarily DOING) the maintenance or updating of the Hall
Helping with fundraising activities Q How do I get involved A Come to the AGM or contact the Chairman at any time
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CALL 01842 862 828
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Classified Ads
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Pest amp Vermin Control for homes
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24hr 7-day service
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Tel 01842 879904
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TV aerials Digital TW aerials amp
Satellite dishes fitted Plus TV signal
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CCTV installed etc
Tel 01366 728403
Mobile 07752 587111
Page 31
Thank you very much
for all your kind donations to the foodbank and all you do to help others
If you would like to donate to your local Foodbank there is a drop off point at St Andrewrsquos Church Northwold Find out more
httpthetfordfoodbankorguk
httpwwwtrusselltrustorg
If you need the Foodbank please donrsquot
hesitate to contact someone who can
give you a foodbank voucher such as
doctors health visitors social workers
clergy citizenrsquos advice bureau and
police
Ness and Paul
foodbankdonationsnymhushcom
THE MAGPIE CENTRE WEST NORFOLK RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
Closed Until Further Notice
In line with RDA National advice and
guidelines we regret to advise that the
Magpie Centre will be closed until
further notice
As you would expect our horses will
continue to be cared for and we need
your support more than ever Please
check our Facebook page for regular
updates thank you
We have been carrying out our life-
changing activities at our Wallington
Hall location for over 30 years and
take great pride in the exceptional
standard of our instructors and
volunteers
We rely on voluntary help as well as
donations and legacies to deliver our
services
Advice for Volunteers
If you are to visit the Magpie Centre
as a volunteer dur ing the closure of
the Magpie Centre to help with horse
care and field maintenance thank you
so much
Can we please ask that on arrival and
departure you wash your hands and
regularly during your visit Please also
avoid close contact with others and
practice social distancing at all times
whilst at the centre
In the event you experience any of
the symptoms of coronavirus
including coughing fever however
minor please DO NOT VISIT THE
MAGPIE CENTRE
Please inform us immediately if you
have any symptoms or are diagnosed
with coronavirus and you have either
visited the Magpie Centre recently or
have come into contact with someone
who has
The current advice from the NHS can
be found here httpswwwnhsuk
conditionscoronavirus-covid-19
The Magpie Centre home of WNRDA
now has 90 volunteers who give up
their time on a regular basis to help
with the running of the yard pony care
and assisting with riding and carriage
driving lessons
No previous experience is required for
volunteers as all training will be
provided
If you can help with this please call the
Centre on 01553 810202
Thank you
Would you like to advertise in
Village Life
Please contact the Editor
for available sizes amp rates
editornorthwoldnet
Or Tel 01366 727072
Annual Club Memberships are now due
Adults pound5 Children pound250 Member benefits inc discounted Events tickets and Club Hire
Please contact a committee member
See our Facebook page for up-to-date info on upcoming events
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL CLUB Hovellrsquos Lane Northwold IP26 5LX
Page 32
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL
CLUB
The club is normally open for bookings for social events
birthday parties weddings christenings amp funeral wakes
The bar can also be made available
All at very reasonable rates
For information call
Tony Waring 728455
David Gricks 728174
David Lavender 727111
Due to COVID-19 pandemic the club is shut indefinitely
All events are cancelled until further notice
Stay safe everyone
Thank you to all our volunteers who keep the club running
ALL EVENTS ADVERTISED ON THIS PAGE ARE AT
RISK OF CANCELLATION DUE TO THE ON-GOING
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Page 5
NORTHWOLD CARE GROUP
lsquoLUNCH CLUBrsquo As I am sure you will have guessed we will sadly have to cancel our monthly lunches until the current coronavirus crisis is over As soon as it is safe to start serving lunches again we will contact you all I hope that it will not be too long before we can meet again we will miss seeing you all but we must all do our best to stay safe and well For Lunch Club details please contact
Ann Howarth 01366 727772
NORTHWOLD
SPIRITUALISTS CHURCH
Usually meet every other Friday
in Northwold Village Hall
Doors open at 7pm
730 pm start
(Weather Permitting amp
Guests subject to change)
I have decided to cancel all our meetings to safeguard those attending until I hear better news about the Coronavirus Hopefully we will be able to resume meetings soon and the programme will get back to normal Unfortunately I think that we still have the worst to come so it will be a least a couple of months if not longer before some normality is back Therefore all planned meetings are
cancelled until further notice
Please contact with me for updates for
when our programme will re-start
Thanks Stay safe I wish you all well
Enquiries
Text Faye 07523 866797
Web norfolkthespiritguidescouk
under Norfolk Events ndash Northwold
Admission
Donation per person-
pound200 Service nights
pound400 Clairvoyant evenings
Letters to the Editor
Dear Jonathan
25th Apr mdash Day 33 and counting
We are nearly 5 weeks into the lockdown and where are we
To be honest I dont really know At one end we have politicians and advisors telling us things are improving and going in the right direction whilst at the other end we have people working at the sharp end saying No they are not Who to believe
I need to be objective on this as hindsight is a great tool and when decisions need to be made hindsight is not an option
One point we clap the NHS every week and there cannot be any underestimation of the tremendous job they (and lots and lots of other underpaid people too many to itemise) are doing whilst at the same time there is an overpaid bureaucratic spaghetti mix in the NHS that doesnt seem to be able to co-ordinate events so that things
happen
They are good at giving reasons why things arent happening
Be objective but what will happen when this virus spreads to the slums and shanty towns around the world where social distancing is impossible and medical care limited
So a story for these lockdown days Any one old enough may remember a 1980s comedy program called Not the Nine OrsquoClock News This was in days when comedy didnt have to be as politically correct as it does today One sketch involved a police constable played by Mel Smith PC Savage who kept arresting the same person on a variety of charges He was told that walking on the cracks in the pavement and also coughing without due care and attention were not an offence but who would have thought that 40 years later it would be
And very well done to all our volunteers you are doing a truly great job
Alan Briggs
Page 6
As I write this just before Easter
weekend we have been in ldquolockdownrdquo
for three weeks We are lucky in that
we have a lovely house and family
nearby to leave food on our doorstep
every now and again We arranged a
Tesco order two weeks ago the first
delivery slot is 5 weeks later Our
freezers are always stocked to busting
so this is an excellent opportunity to
rationalise the situation by eating all
the contents Obviously Head office
and I discussed matters as we went into
lockdown we have always worked
together and have never really been
separated for the best part of 40 years
so the chance is that we shall not fall
out due to close contact Of course
Managements ability to organise and
my sunny all-forgiving personality
will see us through Our only problem
is accepting that we are ldquofrail elderlyrdquo
not to leave the premises with
neighbours offering to get our shopping
and prescriptions
We decided to turn the situation
to our advantage Firstly on dull or wet
days I would blitz my study When we
moved in two years ago I just filled all
the cupboards at random with no
sense of order and I am happy to say
that a few wet days have ensured that
the study is mostly sorted out
Secondly we would get the
garden into shape The beds were solid
rock-hard clay and the only way I have
found to deal with the clay is to use my
6ft massive metal digging bar throw it
in and wiggle it about to loosen the
clay Then I use my multipronged
twist cultivator (you should see my
muscles now) to break the clay up
further Next comes the metal rake
used with the shaft vertical and the
metal work horizontal to break the
clay up even more Then the ground
is raked with the metal rake followed
by a leaf rake all the time bashing the
clay to turn it to something
approaching a tilth Then dig in a
mixture of peat farmyard manure and
topsoil and re-define the lawn edges
with a spade followed by an edging
tool Now and again there would be a
half-day delay while I dug out the
massive lumps of concrete kerbstone
lengths of brick wall etc using ropes
to drag the concrete lumps out of the
ground
Matters have been complicated
because the garden waste collections
(brown bin) have been cancelled as
the men had to be moved onto
ordinary waste and recycling and
disaster the recycling centre (tip) just
up the road has been closed
Similarly our local garden centre
300 yards away is also out of bounds
Fortunately good plants are available
online so I shall be able to stock the
garden
I had always thought that our
new garden was small but having
spent three weeks as above I now
think it is enormous
Thirdly our wonderful new
double garage is racked out full of all
my ldquostuffrdquo moved without sorting
from the barns at The Old House
That will all be ldquorationalised ldquo after
the garden is finished It shouldnt take
more than a month or more Oh and
then there is my store facility in
Belbroughton
Fourthly I have several
photobook projects to start using
colour slides from my youth ancient
pre-war photos of my family and
photos of our family since the 50s I
have long thought that old albums and
camera cards will be pretty useless in
50 years time but these photobooks
one of each book for each of our
children will be sitting on their
bookshelves for them to show their
grandchildren
So there is plenty to keep us
busy Management is running the
house the kitchen and the laundry
organising her cupboards and sorting
out boxes from the loft not seen since
we moved She communicates with the
family through her Ipad and they have
discovered ZOOM a computer
platform which enables half a dozen or
more people to be on the same site
chatting or playing Charades All in all
we are well placed to deal with the
situation not like the poor folk in tower
blocks or living with abusers We often
think fondly of all our patients and
friends in Norfolk and we miss you all
Stay safe
We worry for our children and
grandchildren some exposed to
potential financial disaster and we will
do all we can to help them
Look after yourselves and keep in
touch
All good wishes Ian Nisbet
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WHAT DID THE DOCTOR THINK LAST MONTH
Page 7
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The Co-Responder team at RAF
Marham have taken delivery of two
Double Staffed Ambulances at the
base to enable them to assist the East
of England Ambulance Trust The
Trust approached Military Co-
Response Schemes to support the
NHS with the current increase in
demand from COVID 19 and have
now supplied four of the Double
Staffed Ambulances to Military Co-
Response teams across the region
RAF Marhamrsquos Co-Responder
scheme has been assisting the East of
England Ambulance Trust for 19
years and during this time the team
has seen considerable change and
expansion both in size and with the
skills used whilst deployed Prior to
the team receiving the Double Staffed
Ambulances which they will run
alongside their Rapid Response Car
they received intensive additional
training in airway management
enhanced clinical equipment such as
the Corpuls (ECG monitoring) and
driver training The latest expansion to
support this period of national crisis
will enable the RAF Marham Co-
Responders to attend emergency calls
assess patients and transport them to
hospital
The RAF Marham team consists of
around 15 personnel with considerable
experience from a few months to 15
years supporting the East of England
Ambulance Trust on the front line
They have a variety of lsquodayrsquo jobs at
the base from Supply Logistics RAF
Regiment and Police Ground and
Air technicians and IT staff The
longest serving member of the team
has seen it morph from a small team
with a small car that responded to a
select range of life-threatening calls
and cardiac arrests to today where
they now have the ability to respond
to all types of emergency calls
RAF Marham Station Commander
Group Captain James Beck said ldquo I
am very proud of what the team have
done to support the NHS over the
past two decades and this latest
expansion with the new training and
provision of two ambulances proves
how valuable our volunteers are and
continue to be to our local
communityrdquo
Alex Laurent Community Response
Manager Cambridgeshire and Military
Co-Response Lead with EEAST said
ldquoThe RAF Co-Responders are a vital
asset to the East of England
Ambulance Service providing vital
support manning Double Staffed
Ambulances and their Rapid Response
Vehicles during this COVID-19
pandemic
ldquoThe support they bring to the
communities is outstanding as they all
promote excellent patient care The
Trust are really proud to have the RAF
Co-Responders on board during this
challenging timerdquo
RAF MARHAM CO-RESPONDERS TAKE DELIVERY OF TWO DOUBLE STAFFED AMBULANCES
Page 8
Those of you who know David amp I are aware we both have quite serious underlying medical conditions this puts us in the at risk category
Not wanting to put our staff at risk trying to hold the fort for us we have taken the decision to close the pub with immediate effect
Once all of this is over well be back as they say
We will let you know when we can open again although it looks like it may be some time We will do our best to keep you informed of any developments if you could spread the word that would be helpful
Many thanks for your support over our first 8 months Keep Safe
Janice amp David xx
The editors of the village magazines are striving manfully to keep the publications appearing albeit some of them are only on line at present The lockdown has deprived them of a lot of their usual copy (minutes of parish meetings etc) so they have asked for any additional material we contributors could offer
My main article this month was a bit sombre and contained no jokes at all so there follows a joke a few bits and pieces that may be of interest to you especially the blokes and then some more jokes
A young couple was discussing what ldquoturned them onrdquo He insisted that it was when she wore her leather coat ndash he got really aroused rapid pulse fast breathing and so on She wanted to know why Was it because it was short and showed her legs NO was it because the colour matched her hair NO was it because it made her eyes look good NO This went on for a few minutes before she gave up and the answer came ldquoIts because it makes you smell like a new carrdquo
I usually read the days news online at 4am (Dont ask) and this morning I read about a bloke who had found a Ford Popular buried in his
garden (I thought I had problems with blocks of concrete) This reminded me of my first car which was a pound12 Ford Popular and an article I had written some years ago about the cars I had owned I think it would stand repeating
I started in general practice on 1st January 1970 I joined a three doctor practice in Pound Hill Crawley and bought a house in Copthorne between Crawley and East Grinstead In those days there were no photocopiers no computers no electronic calculators and colour TV was just arriving with only three channels Termination of pregnancy was illegal Car radios were screwed into the dashboard and the wing had to be drilled for the ariel The first tape systems in cars needed an extra player under the dash and each tape was the size of half a house-brick Mobile phones were 20 years away I changed cars quite regularly ndash Ford Popular (sit up and beg) pound12 Hillman Minx with 3 gear column change which was very floppy pound35 Vauxhall Victor old style pound45 ndash this took us all around Scotland then the MOT was introduced and the man was very rude about my lovely car ndash something about the bottom being about to fall out of it ndash and
demanded that I took it away as it was spoiling his premises Next came a new look (swept down rear wings) Victor pound95 This was a really modern comfortable car which I loved and in which I took my Institute of Advanced Motorists advanced driving test ndash failed first time through not using the horn enough on bends I was devastated but passed next time Then son Calum came along and he had a lot of paraphernalia such as the cardboard box and wheels type pushchair and I bought a Morris Oxford traveller (566 DGT) for pound175 This amount of money was way beyond my cash capacity so it was bought on hire purchase at pound7-10-00 a month (even that amount was difficult to find) I treasured that car polished it weekly and travelled thousands of miles We travelled to Spain for a holiday my father and mother travelling behind in his new Cortina 1600E My shiny car was already many years old and the tired suspension made light of all the bumpy roads (no motorways in France in those days - only signs saying ldquoChausee deformee) but my father was having a terrible time The suspension on his 1600E was really hard (a sports model) and he could not travel at more than 40mph without bouncing off the road or hitting his head on the roof so he begged me to slow down The journey back was interesting the clutch master cylinder started to leak in Spain at the beginning of the journey home In those days car parts for British cars were not readily available on the continent so I bought clutch fluid and had to jump out and refill the reservoir after every 5 depressions Having arrived home the new seal was fitted within minutes
My local garage in Copthorne was a Fiat agency My next car was a chocolate brown Fiat 125 Special (pound220 - one up from the Fiat 124 workhorse later replaced by the Lada) It really needed driving hard the engine was sporty and the car travelled much too fast For months it suffered from a ldquosnatchingrdquo suggesting a carburettor or high tension lead problem We spent ages looking for the trouble until one night I was under the bonnet at night and saw one of the high tension leads shorting across onto the
The Crown Inn
30 High Street
Northwold
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WHAT DID THE DOCTOR THINK LAST MONTH SUPPLEMENTARY ARTICLE
Page 9
really well However about once a fortnight there would be a massive explosion under the bonnet and the corrugated rubber pipe taking air into the engine would be shredded Totally undeterred I bought some spare pipes and replaced them when necessary
Note I sold that car in 1978 and moved on to Volvos Peugeots and Renault Espaces ndash I currently own my eighth Espace which is now 10 years old The car and I are in competition to see who lives the longer
An old snake went to see his doctor because his vision was failing The doctor fitted him with spectacles and the snake returned two weeks later asking to be treated for profound depression as he had just discovered that he had been living with a garden hose for two years
A young girl was doing her homework and had to explain the difference between anger and exasperation She asked her father to help he told her that it was all a matter of degree and arranged a demonstration He picked up the telephone and rang a random number To the man who answered the phone he said ldquoIs Melvin thererdquo The man answered ldquoThere is no-one here called Melvin You really should learn to look up numbers before you dialrdquo The man said to his daughter ldquoSee the man was not happy with my call ndash we annoyed himrdquo He then rang the number again ldquoIs Melvin thererdquo ldquoNow look hererdquo came the heated reply ldquoYou just called this number and I told you that there is no Melvin here DO NOT TROUBLE ME AGAINrdquo The receiver slammed down The father turned to his daughter and said ldquoThat was anger Now I shall show you what
exasperation meansrdquo He dialled the same number again and when the man answered shouting and angry the father asked quietly and calmly ldquoHello this is Melvin Have there been any calls for merdquo
Finally I might have given the impression in the main article that Deannie and I are coping well with the lockdown Thinking about it that may not be quite true as we have taken to talking to our house equipment asking them what they think of the current situationWe had a nice chat with the microwave and the toaster and we all agreed that the situation was very serious However we didnt mention anything to the washing machine as she always put a different spin on everything The fridge when approached was cold and distant and all the kitchen sink would say was that everything was going down the drain The iron took a different view being of the opinion that matters were not that pressing at present The vacuum cleaner was most unsympathetic telling us to ldquojust suck it uprdquo However the pedestal fan was more sympathetic feeling that the matter would soon blow over The WC looked a bit flushed when we spoke to it but did not express an opinion However the door knob told us firmly to ldquoget a griprdquo The front door told us we were unhinged and the curtains told us to pull ourselves together Altogether we wished we had not discussed matters with them because they just left us confused and miserable
Ah well I hope that was all of interest Please look after yourselves
Best wishes and fond memories to you all
Ian Nisbet
rear bulkhead the problem was easily solved and I was up to max speed again
A friend of mine was an estate agent In 1970 we would drink together and could only afford about half a pint each Over the next couple of years his business took off and he took to selling off his Volvo estates after 3 years So my next car was his Volvo 145S estate (BPO995G) a really solid piece of kit My favourite bit was the rear windscreen wiper the first I had ever owned On reflection the car was very noisy and not at all nippy the inside was all black rubber but there was plenty of room and when it rained I could wash and wipe the rear window from the dashboard Having bought an ancient caravan I fitted a towbar to this Volvo and we headed off to France on Townsend Thoresen my father and mother following in the Cortina 1600E and a newer caravan Half way through France a clattering noise started at the rear of my car so I stopped to investigate The towbar had come loose Happily my father never travelled without most of his tools so we could put matters right When we arrived at the caravan site a terminal post on my car battery broke and a new battery cost me pound40 (1974) and used up my entire spending money for the fortnight
Three years later I bought my friends next Volvo 145 estate (DPO 952L) This was an interesting car with a petrol injection engine and a strange computer between the driver and the engine Foot on accelerator hang around a bit and then the car would move Sometimes unnerving at road junctions I had this car converted to LPG (an enormous gas tank behind the rear seats) and it went
REPORT FROM 16TH MARCH TO 3RD APRIL 2020
Covid update
All meetings suspended
Playground shut
Volunteer group put into place
Covid-19 leaflets printed and put in to every home in Northwold
Volunteer group registered with NCC and Breckland District Council central hubs
Grant of pound1000 applied for from the Norfolk Community Foundation ndash Safeguarding vulnerable Persons policy put in place as part of the conditions of obtaining this grant
Other Business
Riverside potholes - Highways agreed to deliver free of charge finings for Riverside potholes
Roundabout in playground repaired and painted
Speeding on Whittington Hill ndash Norfolk PNN agreed to upgrade the area to RED and will enforce as soon as they possibly can
Methwold Road A134 junction the following email was sent to Cllr Ryves from Andrew Wallace ndash Highways Engineer on the 30th March 2020
ldquoI am happy to meet the parish in the future to discuss this site as I have done previously I am afraid that little has changed since we last met
The details of accidents that you
kindly sent me are not officially recorded unless the police have been involved and these are the only records we use to determine the status of the highway in regards to lsquoaccident blackspotsrsquo Below is a statement from our Network Safety team which I hope will go some way to re-assuring the parish we are doing something to alleviate their concerns The implementation date has gone back due to the present situation but as soon as we are up and running fully again I can give you an implementation date
The junction has long been a source of local concern and has been an accident cluster site in the past We have looked at the site in the past and provided red central hatching side road triggered VAS warning signs and improved visibility as far as is possible within the site constraints This does seem to have had a positive effect with an improved personal injury accident record of 2 slight injury accidents occurring in the last 3 years
We have recently carried out a Route Safety Study for the whole of A134 This has recommended a new 50mph speed limit on A134 through Northwold and should be implemented around MarchApril 2020 The new lower speed should further improve safety at the junctionrdquo
OUTSTANDING MATTERS FROM MEETING ON 5TH MARCH 2020
I had to put a lot on hold during the past month but I will get these sorted asap and report back on the April update if there is any news
Planning Updates in Brief
2000169F The Old Bell 2 Whittington Hill Whittington dated 7th February 2020
Proposed conversion of outbuilding to form a single dwelling
Planning approved 3132020
2000334F 7 West End Barns West End Northwold dated 4th March 2020
REMOVAL OR VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 1 AND 5 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 192155F Variation or removal of conditions 256 and 8 of planning permission 101380EXF (Extension of time for the implementation of a planning permission reference 0702109F) Construction of dwelling and garage at 7 West End Barns West end Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask this notice has been put
out to local residents that could be
affected by this change and have they
had a chance to respond Nothing back
from planning however this may be
down to the current emergency
situation
Page 10
MEGAN OLIVIA BEAUTY SALON Small tranquil salon located in
the peaceful village of Northwold
Offering a range of beauty treatments including massages facials manicures pedicures and waxing
Find us on Facebook for more details amp special offers Following recent UK Government guidelines I am hoping to
re-open from Saturday 4th July
13 Church Lane Northwold 07960173171
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
MARCH 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
Page 11
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Payments agreed for March invoices Northwold Payments Agreed wc 30th March 2020
AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The following payments were author -
ised wc 30th March by email - The cheques were signed by Cllrs C Anderson and R Crisp
Balance for March 2020 pound2043393 Minus the following direct debits Haven street lighting pound9307 Haven street lighting pound450 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound12167 Plus the following receipts Lottery Grant for car park pound1000000 Total Income pound1000000 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound3031226 Cheques Description Total 2305 Salary and padded envelopes pound27572 2306 NALC subscription pound24746 2307 SPC Printers - Covid leaflets pound2500 2308 FLP Outdoor play solutions - repairs to roundabout pound209787 2309 SALC Payroll services pound5400 2310 TTSR Grass cutting and tree surgery works pound275400 2311 BCKLWN Dog Bin Collection pound73882 2312 Paper and inks for printer pound7733 2313 Weeting PC - litterpicks and hiviz vests x 12 pound2000 Total Cheques paid pound629020 Balance in Community Account April 2020 pound2402206 Bank Statement Balance as of 22320 pound3031226 Unpresented cheques todate pound629020 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound2402206
Page 12
connection seems reliable and the
format seems to work If you havenrsquot
expressed you views and would like to
make a case for streaming from St
Maryrsquos please let me know
Finally a reflection by Henri
Nouwen on Spiritual Discipline
The spiritual life is a gift It is a gift of
the Holy Spirit who lifts us up into the
kingdom of Godrsquos love But to say that
being lifted up into the kingdom of
love is a divine gift does not mean that
we wait passively until the gift is
offered to us Jesus tells us to set our
hearts on the kingdom Setting our
hearts on something involves not only
serious aspiration but also strong
determination A spiritual life requires
human effort The forces that keep
pulling us back into a worry-filled life
are not easy to overcome Here we
touch the question of the other side of
Gently Reaching Into the Minds
Souls and Hearts Of Everyone
Easter VII 24th May 2020
Given that my sermon this week
centres on prayer let me share this
small slice of humour You may have
encountered it before but itrsquos new to
me
Senility Prayer
God grant me the senility to forget the
people I never liked anyway the good
fortune to run into the ones I do and
the eyesight to tell the difference
I guess wersquoll have to wait for some
time to have that the lsquogood fortunersquo to
lsquorun intorsquo friends Perhaps by then our
eyesight might not be what it washellip
Booking In
I received an email this week from an
old uni friend in Australia Oz is
lsquounlockingrsquo a bit quicker than here in
Blighty ndash unsurprising given how
fortunate they are to have had so few
cases of the virus and less that 100
deaths She asked me if our services
have resumed yet before revealing
how things are working Downunder
Apparently they are opening for
services but congregations are
limited to a maximum of 10 You
have to phone the priest to book your
slot in the pews A novel ideahellip She
said she hadnrsquot got around to it yet
No newshellip
The C of E remains silent as to if
when Church services can resume
The feedback Irsquove had from many of
you re the Zoom Eucharists would
indicate that the majority are happy
for them to continue from my living
room as in most cases the internet
lsquoTOTS amp Corsquo Parents amp Children Group
Usually meet every Friday (during term time)
between 1000 am - 1200 pm at Northwold Village Hall
Temporarily suspended due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Yoursquoll receive a warm welcome plus a drink amp healthy
snack for your little one
Please support your local parent baby and toddler group
First session is free then just pound2 after that
We require a volunteer to organise the sessions
Please contact Steve Stark Village Hall Trustee 727855
News from the Pews in Grimshoe Benefice PASTORAL LETTER FROM THE RECTOR
Page 13
discipleship The practice of spiritual
discipline makes us more sensitive to
the small gentle voice of God The
prophet Elijah did not encounter God
in the mighty wind or in the
earthquake or in the fire but in the
small voicehellip
Through a spiritual discipline we
prevent the world from filling our
lives to such an extent that there is no
place to listen A spiritual discipline
sets us free to pray or to say it better
allows the Spirit of God to pray in us
From Henri Nouwen Circles of Love
Every blessing
Rev Joan Horan Rector
Grimshoe Benefice
(inc St Andrews Northwold)
To join in a Zoom video service
please contact Christine Parker on
01842 827152 or email
grimshoebeneficeofficegmailcom
FREELANCE GROOM All stable amp yard duties undertaken
Long term short term or holiday cover
Trustworthy experienced
caring and reliable
British Grooms Association member amp
Intermediate Certificate BHS Stage 1
NVQ Horse and Yard Safety Equine
Health (Moreton Morrell College)
References available
Contact Holly on 07731395142 or
hollyweb92gmailcom
PIANO LESSONS Inspiring piano teacher with over 20
yearsrsquo teaching experience available
to visit your home Gave up years
ago Reignite your passion for
music Learn to play your favourite
song Specialist in classic jazz and
(good) pop music All abilities
welcome
Available weekdays 9am ndash 3pm
Free initial visitconsultation
Contact Josh Daniels 07540 556195
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
SUSPENSION OF MEETINGS
As a result of advice received regarding the current outbreak of coronavirus all Northwold and Whittington Parish Council meetings have been suspended until
further notice
The clerk in consultation with the chairman has been delegated powers to maintain the essential functions of the Council
Any urgent issues which require councillorsrsquo comment or agreement will be
carried out electronically and recorded
Instead of Minutes of Meetings a monthly statement of activity will be published on the Northwold amp Whittington Parish Council website
(httpsnorthwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk) and posted on the Parish Council Notice Boards
During the period of suspension residents who wish to contact the Parish
Council should email the Clerk at clerknandwpcuk
Cliff Anderson Chairman
Page 14
Vat claim put in for year ending
March 2020 pound254770
New Community Car Park in
School Lane - Cllr Anderson
contacted the owners of the
property next door to the proposed
car park regarding the visibility
splay - asking that they begin the
process of contacting their
solicitor as it will be necessary for
this restriction to be written into
the deeds of their property
Audit figures completed sent by e-
mail to the internal auditor ndash
(advice received from SLCC is
that this could be carried out via
email) These have now been
signed off by the auditor ready for
signing off by the Chairman when
we can all meet again
Planning Updates in Brief
2000334F 7 West End Barns West
End Northwold dated 4th March
2020
REMOVAL OR VARIATION OF
CONDITIONS 1 AND 5 OF
PLANNING PERMISSION
192155F
Variation or removal of conditions
256 and 8 of planning permission
101380EXF (Extension of time for
the implementation of a planning
permission reference 0702109F)
Construction of dwelling and garage at
7 West End Barns West end
Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask if this notice has been put
out to local residents that could be
affected by this change and have they
had a chance to respond
Nothing back from planning however
this may be down to the current
situation
REPORT FROM MONDAY 5TH
APRIL TO FRIDAY 1ST MAY 2020
Covid update
Norfolk Foundation Grant paid
into Parish Account and pound500 was
paid into Cllr Sylvesterrsquos account
for Volunteer expenses and needs
(Weeting Parish Council agreed
to arrange a BACS payment out of
their account upon receipt of a
cheque for pound500 being paid by
Northwold to Weeting)
Other Business
Concern was raised over possible
gatherings of more than one
family on the playing field it was
agreed not to carry out any action
and to monitor the situation for
the time being
Councillor Raynor carried out the
repairs on the old telephone box
and it is now ready for the
necessary works to be carried out
to turn it into a small library once
restrictions have been lifted
Water coming off the A134 into
Methwold Road ndash drains blocked
ndash Reported on line to Highways
Two pull in places off the A134
into Church Lane by Bull Dog
Barnes ndash pot holes need filling ndash
Reported online with Highways
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
APRIL 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
01366 328879
Page 15
Payments agreed for April invoices Northwold Payments Agreed wc AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Balance for April 2020 pound2402206 Minus the following direct debits Havenpower pound11377 Havenpower pound485 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound14272 Plus the following receipts Norfolk Community Foundation Covid 19 grant pound100000 Precept pound2010284 Total Income pound2110284 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound4498218 Cheques Description Total 2312 Cancelled cheque to viking Stationary -pound7733 2314 Weeting Parish Council - Payment for use
of online banking for Bacs payment to Cllr Sylvester for volunteer group expenses pound50000
2315 Clerks salary and expenses pound37759 2316 HMRC PAYE pound21980 2314 CAS Ltd - Parish Insurance pound81053 Total Cheques paid pound183059 Balance in Community Account May 2020 pound4315159 Bank reconciliation for April Bank Statement Balance as of 2042020 pound4698384 Unpresented cheques to date pound383225 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound4315159 Coronavirus Spend from Grant ring-fenced for volunteer expenses Total awarded pound100000 Payment made to Cllr R Silvester pound50000 Balance pound50000 pound10000 ring-fenced for Community Car Park
EXPERIENCED GARDENER
WITH EXCELLENT REFERENCES
AVAILABLE FOR WORK
REASONABLE HOURLY RATES
Telephone James on
01366 - 328895
Page 16
intention of turning them into photobooks for the kids to keep So all in all I shall be OK with lockdown until Christmas Then of course all the colour slides from the 60s and 70s need sorting out scanning and turning into books
Since we have lived here I have gone to Morrisons supermarket in January and February They sell the most amazing perennial plants which I take home and ldquobring onrdquo ready to plant in the Spring This year I bought Armeria Knautia Erysimum Linaria Coreopsis Campanula Cymbalaria Cistus Lychnis Hesperis and some Berberis and Viburnum They were all really inexpensive and we are already enjoying a profusion of colour Online sources have provided dry root plants such as Dahlia Dicentra Red Hot Poker and Echinacia and lots of climbers to cover all my new trellis work I have spent day after day in the garden for the last seven weeks and it is amazing how friendly the birds have become Of course the robin sits on my spade or wheelbarrow but I now have pigeons collared doves magpies and blackbirds all in amongst my feet The blackbirds spend all day digging in my newly worked tilth of soil digging a big hole in their search for worms and scattering the soil all over the patio All this while I am working four feet away planting all my new heathers etc for them to dig up The blackbirds ndash mother father and more recently half a dozen offspring ndash all work diligently chucking soil about and grinning at me I am sure that if they had two fingers gestures would be
made The big birds fight for the birdbath So far the female pigeon is winning ndash she just sits in it for long periods of time and the others fly around more and more irritable because they want a drink or a bath
Happily we have no Bluebells or (after an initial skirmish with some infested top soil) Bindweed However my beautiful new lawn has become infested with coarse grasses mostly couch and the current an is to replace it in the autumn Bluebells are easier to get rid of
Unless anything dramatic happens next months article will deal with how much all the plants have grown Also I may be able to tell you what I have found in the garage during the clear out
A bachelor uses the same pub every night On most evenings a beautiful girl would come in and drink alone After a week he made his move but despite his best efforts he could make no progress with her She would not even accept a drink Eventually he asked her ldquoWhy wont you come home with merdquo The girl replied ldquoWell this may seem odd in this day and age but I am saving myself and keeping pure until I meet the man I loverdquo ldquoWowrdquo said the bachelor ldquoThat must be rather difficultrdquo ldquoOh I dont mind too muchrdquo she replied ldquoBut my husband is quite upsetrdquo
A man was walking along a beach in California when he discovered an old brass lamp He rubbed it and an irascible genie appeared ldquoThis is the fourth time this month and I am fed up granting wishes so you can only have one wishrdquo The man replied ldquoWell I have always wanted to go to Hawaii but I am scared of flying and I get very seasick Could you build me a bridge so I can drive thererdquo The genie is not impressed ldquoThe wishes you people come up with This idea is ridiculous How would the supports reach the bottom of the Pacific How much concrete How much steel No think of another wishrdquo ldquoOKrdquo says the man ldquoHerersquos another wish I have been married and divorced four times My wives always said that I am uncaring and insensitive So my wish is that I could understand women know how they feel inside and what they are thinking when they give me
WHAT DID THE DOCTOR THINK THIS MONTH
Well we are still here not having left the house and garden for seven weeks We are mightily blessed to have the garden and for most of the time stunning weather so life has been OK At the beginning of the lock down which for us could last for months as we are categorised as old and frail I said to Deannie that I would need several projects to keep me sane On good days I would work on the garden much of which still required rescuing from the rock hard clay which formed the potential flower beds On cold days I would sort out my study having tipped everything into the room and the cupboards when we moved life in the room had not moved on and a serious sort out was required Talking of a serious sort out leads me to the third project - the garage We have a large double garage and before we moved we racked it all out with four 20ft rows of four tiers high racking and when we moved everything got stashed higgledy-piggledy into the garage much to the amusement and derision of all our friends and relatives Little has changed and I have been receiving a lot of ldquostickrdquo from anyone who dares to express an opinion Management has been extremely tolerant probably because she is totally overwhelmed whenever she attempts to enter the garage and cannot get beyond the door I have told her that all she needs to do is tie a rope to the door and the other to her waist thus ensuring that she will always escape ndash this works well for me but she does not seem impressed by the idea The fourth project concerns sorting out photos many of which go back to the early 1930s (some into the 1800s) with the
Page 17
the silent treatment know what they are crying and what they really want when they say lsquonothingrsquo Above all I want to be able to make them truly happyrdquo
The genie thinks for a while and then asks ldquoHow many lanes should the bridge have two or fourrdquo
Best wishes to you all Ian Nisbet
DOWN MEMORY LANE Why General Practice
Dr Ian Nisbet I have wanted to be a GP since the age of four In the 1940s when my two uncles were single-handed dispensing GPs in Halifax and Stainland in Yorkshire I was fascinated by the smell of Vitamin B in the dispensary the consulting rooms in the house and the conversations over the meal table which demonstrated the two doctors profound devotion to their patients Their wives were the sole receptionists and only they would answer the telephone which was mounted on the wall at eye level The box was mahogany and the fittings were all brass There was a crank handle to contact the operator The brass mouthpiece was permanently fixed to the box and the brass earpiece was removed from the box to take the call My aunts would put out my uncles clothes every day matching the shirts suits cufflinks and shoes to save the doctor being troubled by mundane matters Assisted by the maid the cleaner and the gardener (the chauffeur had been dismissed when the NHS started in 1948 and the doctors incomes although lower became regular The remaining staff gradually disappeared over the next few years) the wives would run their enormous houses with military precision The houses which were quite similar had long tiled corridors ideal for pushing my Dinky lorries and buses around and I must have travelled miles on my knees the aunts were horrified by how black my knees became The two GPs would take me out on their visits around the towns and the Yorkshire Moors They had Rover cars which improved as new models became available leading up to the Rover 90 100 and 110 great luxury I was always made most welcome by the patients who plied me with
lemonade and cakes a great treat when many groceries were still on ration and fired me up with enthusiasm to be a GP Only later did I learn of the enormous stress the doctors were under with a 247 commitment to their patients and many night visits of which I as a child was unaware Many treatments were as yet uninvented sulphonamides were quite new and Penicillin was in its infancy The uncles would often have to watch patients die with nothing except compassion to offer them Crisis and Lysis were still very much in vogue Uncle David used to have a couple of ldquocoping strategiesrdquo In Winter when he could cope no longer with the stress he would drive to Scotch Corner on the A1 and sit there for an hour or two In the Summer he would drive to the seaside hire a small motor boat and drive it out to sea until he ran out of petrol Then he would sit there and wait to be rescued I could never understand the boat scenario at the time but I was often reminded of it after I had moved to Feltwell and frequently became overwhelmed by the day and night workload I only have one unhappy memory of those times One of the aunts laid the table with thin round cork mats to protect the surface My enquiring mind made me wonder whether or not the mat could be folded in two Of course I tried it and it broke My father who was of a Victorian disposition with regard to my upbringing was singularly displeased and I remember the episode well The single-minded ambition to be a GP made all my school decisions about which subjects to take very easy I went to Birkenhead School something of an academic pressure cooker with seven day a week commitments and went to The London Hospital to study Medicine starting a couple of months before my 18th birthday I qualified when I was just over 22 years old and started my ldquoHouse jobsrdquo at The London Hospital (Orthopaedics) followed by General Medicine and a senior house officer position in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the old Redhill General Hospital The house jobs were extremely hard work Basically at Redhill I was on call 24 hours a day seven days a week with only half a day off each month all for
pound78 per month It was absolutely exhausting and I felt nauseous with tiredness a lot of the time I had my own room on the ward with a bed in it I remember being grateful if I managed to have more than an hours uninterrupted sleep The experience gained was phenomenal Todays young hospital doctors with their 48 hours per week in shifts must have great problems gaining the sort of experience which has stood me in such good stead Abiding memories from those days involve glass syringes There were no disposable plastic syringes The glass plunger was ground to make it rough so that it would have friction with the barrel of the syringe We would put some vaseline on it to make it watertight Often while pulling on the barrel to extract the blood from a vein the whole thing would go loose the plunger would fall out of the barrel and the floor would be covered in blood Angry patient and embarrassed doctor I have previously written about boiling patients urine as part of the testing procedure ndash warm it gently over the Bunsen burner go too far and an air bubble will form in the test tube explode and blow the entire contents of the test tube over the bench I have vivid memories from my Gynaecology job A middle-aged Canadian lady ended up on my ward She had uterine fibroids and had been bleeding profusely before collapsing She was admitted with a Haemoglobin of about 20 (it should be at least 85) and was in imminent danger of death Normally we would transfuse her with blood get her stable and perform an hysterectomy The problem was ndash she was a Jehovahs Witness and refused point blank to have a transfusion I told her she would almost certainly die without treatment and she said ldquoOK if that is Gods willrdquo I rang her husband in Canada and he said the same Thoroughly rattled I rang the Medical Protection Society who told me that I should leave her alone having asked her to sign a disclaimer form She signed and I waited for her to die However the bleeding stopped her Haemoglobin started to rise and against all the odds she survived We must draw our own conclusions I bought a house in Copthorne and started in general practice in Pound Hill Crawley when I was just over 24 years old [End]
Swaffham Norfolk PE37 8HT
LOCAL BUS SERVICES There are more buses than those listed - check with the driver visit wwwcoachservicesltdcom wwwtravelineinfo or contact the following-
Coach Services 01842 821509 Travel Line 08712 002233
-------------------------------------------------------------------------Due to the COVID-19 pandemic starting on March 30th until further notice Coach Services will only be operating Monday to Friday
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NORTHWOLDWHITTINGTON - THETFORD (Coach Services - CS40)
NO RETURN SERVICE AVAILABLE DURING COVID-19 REDUCED SERVICE PERIOD
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THETFORD - NORTHWOLD WHITTINGTON ndash KINGrsquoS LYNN (Coach Services - CS40)
MONDAY ndash FRIDAY ONLY DURING COVID-19 REDUCED SERVICE PERIOD
Northwold Pick up point Tile CentreMethodist Chapel 1011 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Whittington Pick up point Norman Drive (A134) 1015 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Arrives Kingrsquos Lynn bus station Stand H 1055 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Departs Kingrsquos Lynn bus station Stand H 1330 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Whittington Drop Off point Norman Drive (A134) 1405 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Northwold Drop Off point Tile CentreMethodist Chapel 1409 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Brandon Drop Off point High St adj ALDI 1442 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Arrives Thetford Bus Interchange Stand D 1510 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
NO RETURN FROM THETFORD DURING COVID-19 REDUCED SERVICE PERIOD
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE NOTE New legislation came into force in January 2020 regarding bus services mostly for market day services regarding PSV Accessibility Regulations (disabled access) THIS HAS RESULTED IN THE FOLLOWING SERVICE CANCELLATIONS-
There is NO extra bus lsquoNo 12rsquo on Tuesdays mdash Kingrsquos Lynn Market Day
EAGLES COACHES ldquoDOWNHAM MARKET DAYrdquo SERVICE HAS ALSO BEEN CANCELLED
FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION PLEASE RING COACH SERVICES OR CHECK WEBSITE
Page 18
Saturday 13th June 2020
CANCELLED
Its with great sadness that the Norman PTFA Officers have had to take the decision to cancel this years
Carnival due to the current health situation Our main priority is everyones wellbeing so please stay safe and
well and our fantastic village Carnival will be back with a bang in 2021
The Norman PTFA
WASTE BIN and RECYCLING COLLECTION DATES
Due to COVID-19 there have been changes to bin collections Were unable to collect food waste Please
continue to place any food waste into your black bin which well collect as normal
You can view your scheduled bin collections below
The collection dates for all of the bins
that you have at your home reflect any
collections that are affected by bank
holidays
Please note that collection day
information will only be shown for the
brown bin service if you have paid for
the service
Thursday 11 June 2020 GREEN
Friday 12 June 2020 BROWN
Thursday 18 June 2020 BLACK
Thursday 25 June 2020 GREEN
Friday 26 June 2020 BROWN
Thursday 2 July 2020 BLACK
Your black and green bin collection is
normally THURSDAY
Your brown bin collection is
normally FRIDAY
ldquoI now get out for many more walks now that restrictions are lifted
I like to exercise my owner by
getting them to clean up after merdquo
Please look out for the strategically placed red bins around the village to dispose of your dog waste
Page 19
Page 20
REPORT FROM MONDAY 4TH TO FRIDAY 29TH MAY 2020 Covid 19 actions update
Rent from SSC ndash it was agreed (6
replied to the email) to suspend
the rent due from the Sports and
Social Club during the shutdown
Other Business
Water coming off the A134 into
Methwold Road ndash drains blocked -
Highways have this scheduled for
repair ndash should be completed by
the end of May
Two pull in places off the A134
into Church Lane by Bull Dog
Barnes ndash pot holes need filling ndash
Highways have this scheduled for
repair - should be completed by
the end of May
London bridge ndash update for Cllr
Macmullen - no further progress
with this as it is unlikely
gatherings will be allowed in the
event of a royal death at this time
Neighbourhood Watch ndash update
from Cllr Macmullen ndash this is
limited as two of the Watch
keepers are self-isolating but
keeping in touch with their
residents by phone or Whatrsquos App
or email I am in touch with a lot
of elderly residents by phone
Cllr Anderson filled in the holes
on the Sports Field with topsoil
donated by a resident
Application sent to HM Land
Registry to confirm who owns
the land behind Normandy
Close
Application sent to the bank to
set up internet banking
Cllr Anderson refurbished the
notice board in Hovells Lane
and removed the notice board
opposite the tile centre for the
same treatment
Planning Updates in Brief
2000334F 7 West End Barns
West End Northwold dated 4th
March 2020 REMOVAL OR
VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 1
AND 5 OF PLANNING
PERMISSION 192155F
Variation or removal of conditions
256 and 8 of planning
permission101380EXF (Extension
of time for the implementation of a
planning permission reference
0702109F) Construction of
dwelling and garage at 7 West End
Barns West end Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask if this notice has been
put out to local residents that could
be affected by this change and have
they had a chance to respond There
was no response from planning
Planning approved 22nd May 2020
2000269F SHOP Bulldog Barns 14
Thetford Road Northwold Norfolk
IP26 5LS dated 1st May 2020
Existing cafe on site to return to retail
space erection of temporary building
(occasional guest sleeping
accommodation no kitchenbathroom)
and erection of 2 x new summer
houseretail space
No objections
1801121NMA_1 4 Pinfold Lane
Northwold dated 11th May 2020
Non material amendment to planning
consent 1801121f Proposed side
extension front reception lobbyhall
and attached double garage in 575101
297109 a Conservation Area
3PL20200422F Fen Farm
Oxborough Road Stoke Ferry
PE33 9QH dated 27th April 2020
New wooden log cabin with jetty on
Land Adjacent the River Wissey
Would be used as a rest room shelter
when tending to the adjacent pumping
station(retrospective)
Parish Council object to this
application and letter has been sent to
Breckland Planning Department
DIDLINGTON NURSERIES
Why not visit our walled-in garden Nursery
For all your ornamental amp fruit trees
shrubs perennials and bedding plants
Also compost bark and a large selection of
ornamental pots
Tel (01842) 878288
Est 1962
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
MAY 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings
due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
All decisions made by email will be put on the agenda and minuted when public meetings are allowed
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
Page 21
Taylors Solid Fuels Ltd Family run since 1946
Regular fortnightly Solid Fuel deliveries in your area
Competitive prices and a full range of products
ldquoDonrsquot Shiver We Deliverrdquo
Quality top soils and aggregates Bulk bags and Tipper loads from 1 - 20 tonnes
Tel 01842890568 or see us on wwwtaylorssolidfuelscouk
Northwold Payments Agreed May 2020 AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The following payments were authorised wc 4th May by email The cheques were signed by Cllrs C Anderson and RCrisp Balance for April 2020 pound2402206 Minus the following direct debits Havenpower pound11377 Havenpower pound485 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound14272 Plus the following receipts Norfolk Community Foundation Covid 19 grant pound100000 Precept pound2010284 Total Income pound2110284 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound4498218 Cheques Description Total 2312 Cancelled cheque to Viking Stationary -pound7733 2314 Weeting Parish Council - Payment for use of
online banking for Bacs payment to Cllr Silvester for volunteer group expenses pound50000
2315 Clerks salary and expenses pound37759 2316 HMRC PAYE pound21980 2314 CAS Ltd - Parish Insurance pound81053 Total Cheques paid pound183059 Balance in Community Account May 2020 pound4315159 Bank Statement Balance as of 2042020 pound4698384 Unpresented cheques to date pound383225 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound4315159 Coronavirus Spend from Grant ring-fenced for volunteer expenses Total awarded pound100000 Payment made to Cllr R Silvester pound50000 Balance pound50000
decided I did not have covid-19
Then one afternoon I started feeling
strange I happened to be on a zoom
meeting with David Nabarro who
said anyone who felt unwell should
isolate instantly on the spot I went
home early and then the journey
began
In the first days at home I wasnrsquot
sure I had covid-19 Then I damaged
my hands with bleach It had no
smell I assumed it was old and
inactivemdashbut it was just I could not
smell the chlorine The heaviness
and malaise became worse I had a
tightness in the chest and realised it
could be nothing else I was
mortified that I might have infected
the staff I had worked with for over
20 years I imagined their vulnerable
relatives dying and never forgiving
myself My mind was a mess My
condition deteriorated One
afternoon I suddenly developed a
tachycardia tightness in the chest
and felt so unwell I thought I was
dying My mind became foggy I
tried to google fulminating
myocarditis but couldnrsquot navigate
the screen properly There was
nothing to do I thought if this is it
so be it
A few hours later I woke up alive
and the tightness replaced by
extreme fatigue Every day day after
day Sometimes I felt better and
became optimistic after all the
paralytic state had not recurred but
then the next day I felt as though
someone had hit me around the head
with a cricket bat Staff at work
criticised me for not being clear
ldquomake up your mind Are you
getting better or notrdquo I guess they
were frightened too but I really
could not understand what was
happening
The illness went on and on The
symptoms changed it was like an
advent calendar every day there was
a surprise something new A muggy
head acutely painful calf upset
stomach tinnitus pins and needles
aching all over breathlessness
dizziness arthritis in my hands
weird sensation in the skin with
synthetic materials Gentle exercise or
walking made me worsemdashI would
feel absolutely dreadful the next day I
started talking to others I found a
marathon runner who had tried 8 km
in her second week which caused her
to collapse with rigors and sleep for
24 hours I spoke to others
experiencing weird symptoms which
were often discounted by those around
them as anxiety making them doubt
themselves
The internet described recovery times
of about two weeks for people that
had not been hospitalised I had not
had severe disease yet here I was after
four weeks still unwell My doctor
neighbour and GP were concerned I
consulted with friends who were
consultants in infectious diseases by
email and they wondered if I had more
lung involvement than I had
estimated My tenant had friends who
were still ill at four weeks and this
helped a lot
The least helpful comments were from
people who explained to me that I had
post viral fatigue I knew this was
wrong There was a pattern in that
period from two weeks to six weeks
feeling absolutely dreadful during the
day sleep heavily waking with the
bed drenched in sweat getting up with
a blinding headache receding during
the day turning me into a battered
ragdoll in the evening
I joined a Facebook page (Covid-19
Support Group (have ithad it)) full of
people with these stories some from
the UK some from the US People
suffering from the disease but not
believing their symptoms were real
their families thinking the symptoms
were anxiety employers telling people
they had to return to work as the two
weeks for the illness was up And the
posts reflect this ldquoI thought I was
going crazy for not getting better in
their time framerdquo ldquothe doctor said
there is zero reason to believe it lasts
this longrdquo And too people report that
their families do not believe their ever
changing symptoms that it is
psychological it is the stress
Over the weeks I have been touched
COPING WITH COVID-19 A PERSONAL STORY Paul Garner
Page 22
Hope you can join in being thankful
we have no coronavirus in Northwold
Paul is son of Northwold girl at
school with Basil and we have been
friends ever since
Mother Sylvia died some years ago
but David Paulrsquos Dad is still alive
living in Liverpool
Keep safe
Very best wishes Pam Eyles
Paul Garner ldquoFor 7 weeks I have
been through a roller coaster of ill
health extreme emotions and utter
exhaustionrdquo
May 5 2020
Paul Garner professor of infectious
diseases at Liverpool School of
Tropical Medicine discusses his
experience of having covid-19
In mid-March I developed covid-19
For almost seven weeks I have been
through a roller coaster of ill health
extreme emotions and utter
exhaustion Although not hospitalised
it has been frightening and long The
illness ebbs and flows but never goes
away Health professionals
employers partners and people with
the disease need to know that this
illness can last for weeks and the long
tail is not some ldquopost-viral fatigue
syndromerdquomdashit is the disease People
who have a more protracted illness
need help to understand and cope with
the constantly shifting bizarre
symptoms and their unpredictable
course
Early March seems so far away I
watched Boris introduce social
distancing and then shake hands on
national television I talked with
epidemiological colleagues about the
established effects of austerity
increasing mortality in the poor and
how lockdown would worsen this I
advised my 97 year old father to
isolate I said to myself that years of
running and military fitness would
protect me from harm I discounted a
runny nose carefully checked my
temperature every day and examined
the CDCWHO comparison table and
by the people that have quietly
stepped in to help me cope
appropriate unobtrusive timely
Family friends colleagues and
neighbours Our local yoga studiorsquos
motto is ldquoa community building
strength in mind body and heartrdquo
This love and support of gives us a
direction for our future And today the
disease has lifted For the first time I
do not feel awful
The aim of this piece is to get this
message out for some people the
illness goes on for a few weeks
Symptoms come and go are strange
and frightening The exhaustion is
severe real and part of the illness
And we all need support and love
from the community around us
Paul Garner is Professor at the
Liverpool School of Tropical
Medicine He is Director of the Centre
for Evidence Synthesis in Global
Health and Co-ordinating Editor of
the Cochrane Infectious Diseases
Group
Twitter PaulGarnerWoof
Page 23
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Call Rob Simonds on 07940800275 to arrange a delivery
Traditional amp Gluten Free 85 meat sausages
pound12 for 3 packs of 8 sausages
Dry Cure Smoked amp Unsmoked Bacon
pound6 a pack ndash approx 500g
Rolled Shoulder of Pork
pound10 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Pack of 2 pork chops
pound5
Smoked Gammon Joints
pound12 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Native Breed Lamb Boxes available in season Dexter Beef Boxes available upon request
(Taken from Facebook post Editor)
Page 24
TEL 01842 828129
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Local Domestic Oil Boiler Servicing Servicing Standard amp CombiCondenser Boilers
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Breakdowns Maintenance amp Repairs WESTNORFOLKBOILERSERVICESCOUK
We enter modern times with the reigns
of William IV and Queen Victoria and
their successors to the
present day
Next after Thomas Waddington as
Rector was Charles Manners Richard
Norman born in 1799 Through his
mother Lady Elizabeth Norman (neacutee
Manners) who married Richard
Norman of Leatherhead he was a
grand-son of the 4th Duke of Rutland
and nephew of the 5th Duke and a
great grandson of the 4th Duke of
Beaufort His motherrsquos brothers were
the 5th Duke of Rutland and two
generals He received the benefice of
Northwold worth pound740 a year (just
under pound42000 a year nowadays) from
the Bishop of Ely in 1833 The tithes
were commuted to a fixed rent charge
of pound896 (approximately pound47500
today) a few years later In 1845 St
Andrewrsquos Northwold was described as
a ldquolarge handsome fabricrdquo with a
ldquolofty tower (built in 1473) containing
six bells and a good clockrdquo The parish
at that time had 1140 inhabitants The
size of the population has not changed
to any great extent since then
Charles Norman was a bachelor for
the first eight years of his time in
Northwold Then he met and at the
age of 41 married a spinster of 38
called Caroline Amelia Angerstein
whose father John was the owner of a
huge estate round Weeting Hall If
Charles brought aristocratic
connections what did Caroline bring
to the marriage She was a grand-
daughter of John Julius Angerstein
(1735-1823) who came to England in
1750 from St Petersburg where his
German family had been settled He
was a Lloyds under-writer by the
time he was 21 and went on to
become one of the wealthiest men in
England When he died the British
government bought his fabulous art
collection in 1824 for pound58000 (at a
conservative estimate about pound3
million today) and used it as the
nucleus of its new National Gallery
Connoisseurs of early Hollywood
movies may remember the film
Lloyds of London made in 1936
Guy Standing played the pivotal part
of John Julius Angerstein in what
was then a star-studded cast
including C Aubrey Smith
Madeleine Carroll George Sanders
and Tyrone Power
It was John Julius Angerstein who
bought Weeting Hall and established
the family there for more than a
century until Carolinersquos brother
William sold it in 1897 The Rev
Charles Norman died in 1873 in his
74th year Caroline herself died aged
77 in 1879 She lived for a while as a
widow in Brandon Hall which was
also owned by the Angersteins and
did charitable works in Brandon as
well as in Northwold where the
school and the almshouses bear the
family name of Norman
Whittington owes to her the
foundation of its separate church
later the centre of its own
ecclesiastical parish
Charles Norman was Rector for 40
years Charles and Caroline Norman
have their tomb just inside the south
entrance of the churchyard near the
lych gate
During Charles Normanrsquos time ndash in
1852 ndash the church was re-seated a fact
recorded in an inscription on the wall
inside the tower When St Andrewrsquos
underwent other restoration work in
the eighteen fifties and sixties the
restorers appears to have shown more
respect for the character of this ancient
church than many of their
contemporaries showed to churches
elsewhere in England A drainpipe to
the west of the porch bears the date
1857 Inside the church another sign
of those times is the organ erected in
1868 out of funds ldquofrom the Church
Estaterdquo This organ bears a modern
plaque recording the fact that for 42
years of the 20th century Arthur
Barber a local farmer was voluntary
organist The font in front of the tower
dates from 1882 Its elaborately
carved cover suspended from the
Modern Times ndash From Charles
Norman Onwards roof by a chain and
capable of being raised and lowered
was added in 1887
National as opposed to family history
is reflected in the memorial tablet to
Lieutenant William Carter of the 5th
Fusiliers who died in the siege of
Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny of
1857 He was 32 Tombstones and
wall tablets bear witness to the close
attachment of the Carter family to this
church in the 18th and 19th centuries
Victorian Rectors after Charles
Norman were Richard Snowdon Smith
(1873) William Cowper Johnson
(1889) and Claud Cecil Thornton
(1892) who is commemorated in the
fine and sturdy lych gate
FROM HISTORY NOTES ON NORTHWOLD CHURCH Courtesy of Pam Eyles
Page 25
March 2020 1st Prize pound20 No62 Barry Langley 2nd Prize pound15 No15 June Jones 3rd Prize pound10 No11 David Lavender
April 2020 1st Prize pound20 No 3 Harry Cater 2nd Prize pound15 No 14 Annette Storey 3rd Prize pound10 No 99 David Gricks
May 2020 1st Prize pound25 No 19 Brian Waters 2nd Prize pound15 No 30 Mark Hampton 3rd Prize pound10 No 71 David Kimber
Roger Preston
100 CLUB DRAW
Do not leave home if you or someone you live
with has any of the following
a high temperature
a new continuous cough
a loss of or change to your sense of smell or taste
Check the NHS website if you have symptoms
Page 26
Downham Market
PC Aaron Jones mdash Spellowfields Clenchwarton Wapole Walton St
Lawrence Mershe Lande and Wiggenhall
Email SNTTerringtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Ryan Williams mdash West Winch Watlington Airfield
Wimbotsham and Fincham and Wissey
Email SNTWatlingtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Tracey James and PC Dave Funnell mdash Downham Market
Emneth and Outwell Upwell and Delph Hilgay with Denver Denton
Email SNTDownhamMarketnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
Message from your Engagement Officer
I am PC Lee Anderton and I work as the Engagement Officer for West Norfolk My responsibilities include working alongside and promoting the Special Constabulary Police Support Volunteers Neighbourhood Watch and Community Speedwatch If you are interested in volunteering for any of these roles please e-mail me at LeeAndertonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
4 weeks into the lockdown due to COVID-19 (Apr 20) and largely from a policing prospective the majority of people are playing by the rules The Constabulary is continuing to work with those people who breach the rules by way of engaging and explaining we will use tickets or report to court anyone who continuously break rules after being warned It is pleasing to say for the majority this approach is working
During this time the Constabulary is continuing to delivery day to day policing and officers are still responding to calls as they come in We are still encouraging everyone to use the same methods of contacting us 999 for an emergency ie a crime in progress 101 or via our website contact us to report a crime that has happened Officers are practising social distancing at all police premises but sometimes due to the nature of our work we will have to work close to together for example arresting a violent offender
During this period of time we are concerned that Domestic Violence could increase and we would like to reassure people that we are still here and will help so please if you are aware of anyone who is living in fear of domestic violence get in touch with us I would also like to remind people that although we are spending most of our time at home please donrsquot stop carrying out the 9pm Routine as the simple steps in the routine will help prevent you from becoming a victim of crime Unfortunately we have also seen an increase in scams and especially COVID- 19 scams and I would encourage everyone to register with Norfolk County Council Trading Standards at the following link httpswwwnorfolkgovukbusinesstrading-standardsscamsconsumer-alerts to get a weekly update with the latest scams Finally if there are any questions or anything I can assist you with please do not hesitate to get in touch and I look forward to the time when we can all start to meet face to face again until then stay save StayHomeSaveLives ProtectTheNHS
Page 27
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wwwmcp-lawcouk
01842 756100
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Convenient town centre Location
Home visits may be available
MAY 20 UPDATE
Ray Gribble
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I thought you might be interested in this small article on the origin of the name lsquoVentura Closersquoit would be interesting to
consider the stories behind other local street names As your Borough Councillor I am
available to help with any Borough
related problems (inc Freebridge
Issues) and am available on my home
tel no 01366 727037 or by email
cllrtomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
Tomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
With kind regards Councillor Tom Ryves Methwold Ward KLWNBC Home 01366 727037
lsquoVentura Closersquo A legacy from RAF Methwold
It is common practice for new streets built near the sites of old RAF stations to reflect this heritage in their namehellipso in Methwold we have Ventura Close and of course Trent VC Close
The Ventura
The Ventura was developed from the Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar transport as a replacement for the Lockheed Hudson bombers then in service with the Royal Air Force Used in daylight attacks against occupied Europe they proved to have weaknesses and were removed from bomber duty and some used for
patrols by Coastal Command The Ventura was available to the RAF as an off the peg solution to the problems of building an effective bomber force quickly and the first orders were placed in 1940 At the time the larger 4-engined bombers associated with the Strategic bombing offensive were still on the drawing board
Service with the RAF
The RAF ordered 188 Venturas in February 1940 which were delivered from mid-1942 Venturas were initially used for daylight raids and were crewed by Australian and New Zealand airmen who flew from Methwold like some other early RAF bombers they proved too vulnerable without fighter escort Venturas were replaced by the faster de Havilland Mosquito The Venturas were transferred to patrol duties with Coastal Command as the Mosquito replaced them in bomber squadrons
The Ventura at Methwold
In Methwold there were two squadrons equipped with the Ventura mdash No 464 Squadron RAAF (1942) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II and No 487 Squadron RNZAF(1942ndash1943) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II
Operations
The Ventura flew its first operational mission for the RAF on 3 November 1942 when three Venturas of 21 Squadron attacked railway targets near Hengelo in the Netherlands On 6 December 1942 47 Venturas from
DIDLINGTON HALL SALE PARTICULARS
Thanks for the fantastic response last year to my appeal to purchase the old sales catalogues for Didlington Hall which resulted in my obtaining two catalogues one for a sale I was completely unaware of I am still very interested in obtaining a number of the sale catalogues Also just to satisfy my interest and curiosity does anybody have or know what happened to anything and I mean anything even just building materials that came from the demolition sales of the 1950s
Please contact Andrew 01440 788198 email andrewtate738gmailcom
Page 28
UPDATE FROM OUR LOCAL BOROUGH COUNCILLOR
21 464 (RAAF) and 487 (RNZAF) squadrons participated in Operation Oyster the large daylight 2 Group raid against the Philips radio and vacuum tube factories at Eindhoven Also committed to the raid were 36 Bostons and 10 de Havilland Mosquitos[16] Carrying incendiaries they were placed in the third wave of aircraft and suffered the highest rate of loss Nine of the 47 Venturas were shot down and many others were damaged by flak or bird strikes The force also lost four Bostons and one Mosquito
Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC Six months later on 3 May 1943 Venturas of 487 Squadron RNZAF were sent on Operation Ramrod 16 an attack on a power station in Amsterdam The squadron was told
that the target was of such importance to Dutch morale that the attack was to be continued regardless of opposition Significant problems developed with rendezvousing with the escorting fighters with the end result being that all 10 Venturas that crossed the coast were lost to German fighters Squadron Leader Leonard Trent (later the last of the Great Escapers) won the Victoria Cross for his leadership in this raid
The citation for Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC reads as follows
ldquoThe KING has been graciously pleased to confer the VICTORIA CROSS on the under-mentioned officer in recognition of most
SANDRArsquoS STAMP amp CRAFT STUDIO GROUP
My regular monthly craft sessions
in Northwold Village Hall are
Third Monday monthly 7 - 9pm
(not held in December) and cost
from 1st October 2019 will be pound12
which includes all materials to
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Tea amp Coffee included
Sandra Roberts
07806 616704
conspicuous braverymdash
Squadron Leader Leonard Henry TRENT DFC (NZ2481) Royal New Zealand Air Force No 487 (RNZAF) Squadron
On the 3rd May 1943 Squadron Leader Trent was detailed to lead a formation of Ventura aircraft in a daylight attack on the power station at Amsterdam
This operation was intended to encourage the Dutch workmen in their resistance to enemy pressure The target was known to be heavily defended The importance of bombing it regardless of enemy fighters or anti-aircraft fire was strongly impressed on-the air crews taking part in the operation
Before taking off Squadron Leader Trent told the deputy leader that he was going over the target whatever lsquohappened
All went well until the Venturas and their fighter escort were nearing the Dutch coast Then one bomber was hit and had to turn back Suddenly large numbers of enemy fighters appeared Our escorting fighters were hotly engaged and lost touch with the bombing force The Venturas closed up for mutual protection and commenced their run up to the target Unfortunately the fighters detailed to support them over the target had reached the area too early and had been recalled
Soon the bombers were attacked They were at the mercy of 15 to 20 Messerschmitts which dived on them
incessantly Within four minutes six Venturas were destroyed Squadron Leader Trent continued on his course with the 3 remaining aircraft
In a short time 2 more Venturas went down in flames Heedless of the murderous attacks and of the heavy anti-aircraft fire which was now encountered Squadron Leader Trent completed an accurate bombing run and even shot down a Messerschmitt at point-blank range Dropping his bombs in the target area he turned away
The aircraft following him was shot down on reaching the target Immediately afterwards his own aircraft was hit went into a spin and broke up Squadron Leader Trent and his navigator were thrown clear and became prisoners of war The other two members of the crew
perished
On this his 24th sortie Squadron Leader Trent showed outstanding leadership Such was the trust placed in this gallant officer that the other pilots followed him unwaveringly His cool unflinching courage and devotion to duty in the face of overwhelming odds rank with the finest examples of these virtuesrdquo
Page 29
If you would like to write an article
or have ideas to include in future
columns we would love to hear from
you Please email your submissions
to editornorthwoldnet
487 Sqn RNZAF Lockheed Ventura
Page 30
NORTHWOLD BOWLS CLUB
The 2020 bowls season was due to
commence in April but is now
suspended due to the COVID-19
pandemic
Our Annual General Meeting was
due to take place on Thursday 26th
March and would have been held
in the Sports amp Social club
We are always wishing to welcome
new members so if you would like
to know more about the club then
for more information you can
contact Roger Preston (01366
727694) or Hod Everett (01760
336494)
(Anybody new to bowls would be
offered some coaching at the start
of the season mdash whenever that
may be)
NORTHWOLD VILLAGE HALL NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The AGM of the Village Hall Trustees was due to be held on Tuesday 24th March 2020 but has now been
postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
All Northwold residents are welcome to attend and are advised that eligibility for election to the Trustees (ldquoThe Committeerdquo) is open to one representative of ANY recognised village organisation which either uses or potentially uses the Village Hall In addition two representatives of the general village population are eligible for election
Vacancies DO exist in the trustees and ldquonew bloodrdquo is particularly encouraged to provide a continuously fresh input of skills and ideas The AGM will be followed at 730PM by a committee meeting of those elected Mr M Howarth Chairman helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip The official notice above provides details of the next Annual General Meeting and we would be delighted to see some new faces prepared to play a part in managing the facility that we have however small that part may be Some questions you may have Q Who is eligible to be a trustee A Anyone resident in the Village who can represent a village organisation club or business ndash even if they are not users of the Hall Existing organisations represented include The WI Tots and Co The Parish Council The Dance Club In addition a limited number of trustees who represent ldquothe Publicrdquo may be appointed No special qualifications are required Q What is my commitment as a trustee A
Attending four to six meetings a year
Nothing financial (we have insurance) attendance at a meeting about every two months and assistance in any aspect of running the hall that you would like to provide This could be
Providing informed opinions of the Village Population to help guide the decisions made by the Trustees as a group
Managing or helping to manage (but not necessarily DOING) the maintenance or updating of the Hall
Helping with fundraising activities Q How do I get involved A Come to the AGM or contact the Chairman at any time
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Page 31
Thank you very much
for all your kind donations to the foodbank and all you do to help others
If you would like to donate to your local Foodbank there is a drop off point at St Andrewrsquos Church Northwold Find out more
httpthetfordfoodbankorguk
httpwwwtrusselltrustorg
If you need the Foodbank please donrsquot
hesitate to contact someone who can
give you a foodbank voucher such as
doctors health visitors social workers
clergy citizenrsquos advice bureau and
police
Ness and Paul
foodbankdonationsnymhushcom
THE MAGPIE CENTRE WEST NORFOLK RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
Closed Until Further Notice
In line with RDA National advice and
guidelines we regret to advise that the
Magpie Centre will be closed until
further notice
As you would expect our horses will
continue to be cared for and we need
your support more than ever Please
check our Facebook page for regular
updates thank you
We have been carrying out our life-
changing activities at our Wallington
Hall location for over 30 years and
take great pride in the exceptional
standard of our instructors and
volunteers
We rely on voluntary help as well as
donations and legacies to deliver our
services
Advice for Volunteers
If you are to visit the Magpie Centre
as a volunteer dur ing the closure of
the Magpie Centre to help with horse
care and field maintenance thank you
so much
Can we please ask that on arrival and
departure you wash your hands and
regularly during your visit Please also
avoid close contact with others and
practice social distancing at all times
whilst at the centre
In the event you experience any of
the symptoms of coronavirus
including coughing fever however
minor please DO NOT VISIT THE
MAGPIE CENTRE
Please inform us immediately if you
have any symptoms or are diagnosed
with coronavirus and you have either
visited the Magpie Centre recently or
have come into contact with someone
who has
The current advice from the NHS can
be found here httpswwwnhsuk
conditionscoronavirus-covid-19
The Magpie Centre home of WNRDA
now has 90 volunteers who give up
their time on a regular basis to help
with the running of the yard pony care
and assisting with riding and carriage
driving lessons
No previous experience is required for
volunteers as all training will be
provided
If you can help with this please call the
Centre on 01553 810202
Thank you
Would you like to advertise in
Village Life
Please contact the Editor
for available sizes amp rates
editornorthwoldnet
Or Tel 01366 727072
Annual Club Memberships are now due
Adults pound5 Children pound250 Member benefits inc discounted Events tickets and Club Hire
Please contact a committee member
See our Facebook page for up-to-date info on upcoming events
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL CLUB Hovellrsquos Lane Northwold IP26 5LX
Page 32
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL
CLUB
The club is normally open for bookings for social events
birthday parties weddings christenings amp funeral wakes
The bar can also be made available
All at very reasonable rates
For information call
Tony Waring 728455
David Gricks 728174
David Lavender 727111
Due to COVID-19 pandemic the club is shut indefinitely
All events are cancelled until further notice
Stay safe everyone
Thank you to all our volunteers who keep the club running
ALL EVENTS ADVERTISED ON THIS PAGE ARE AT
RISK OF CANCELLATION DUE TO THE ON-GOING
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Page 6
As I write this just before Easter
weekend we have been in ldquolockdownrdquo
for three weeks We are lucky in that
we have a lovely house and family
nearby to leave food on our doorstep
every now and again We arranged a
Tesco order two weeks ago the first
delivery slot is 5 weeks later Our
freezers are always stocked to busting
so this is an excellent opportunity to
rationalise the situation by eating all
the contents Obviously Head office
and I discussed matters as we went into
lockdown we have always worked
together and have never really been
separated for the best part of 40 years
so the chance is that we shall not fall
out due to close contact Of course
Managements ability to organise and
my sunny all-forgiving personality
will see us through Our only problem
is accepting that we are ldquofrail elderlyrdquo
not to leave the premises with
neighbours offering to get our shopping
and prescriptions
We decided to turn the situation
to our advantage Firstly on dull or wet
days I would blitz my study When we
moved in two years ago I just filled all
the cupboards at random with no
sense of order and I am happy to say
that a few wet days have ensured that
the study is mostly sorted out
Secondly we would get the
garden into shape The beds were solid
rock-hard clay and the only way I have
found to deal with the clay is to use my
6ft massive metal digging bar throw it
in and wiggle it about to loosen the
clay Then I use my multipronged
twist cultivator (you should see my
muscles now) to break the clay up
further Next comes the metal rake
used with the shaft vertical and the
metal work horizontal to break the
clay up even more Then the ground
is raked with the metal rake followed
by a leaf rake all the time bashing the
clay to turn it to something
approaching a tilth Then dig in a
mixture of peat farmyard manure and
topsoil and re-define the lawn edges
with a spade followed by an edging
tool Now and again there would be a
half-day delay while I dug out the
massive lumps of concrete kerbstone
lengths of brick wall etc using ropes
to drag the concrete lumps out of the
ground
Matters have been complicated
because the garden waste collections
(brown bin) have been cancelled as
the men had to be moved onto
ordinary waste and recycling and
disaster the recycling centre (tip) just
up the road has been closed
Similarly our local garden centre
300 yards away is also out of bounds
Fortunately good plants are available
online so I shall be able to stock the
garden
I had always thought that our
new garden was small but having
spent three weeks as above I now
think it is enormous
Thirdly our wonderful new
double garage is racked out full of all
my ldquostuffrdquo moved without sorting
from the barns at The Old House
That will all be ldquorationalised ldquo after
the garden is finished It shouldnt take
more than a month or more Oh and
then there is my store facility in
Belbroughton
Fourthly I have several
photobook projects to start using
colour slides from my youth ancient
pre-war photos of my family and
photos of our family since the 50s I
have long thought that old albums and
camera cards will be pretty useless in
50 years time but these photobooks
one of each book for each of our
children will be sitting on their
bookshelves for them to show their
grandchildren
So there is plenty to keep us
busy Management is running the
house the kitchen and the laundry
organising her cupboards and sorting
out boxes from the loft not seen since
we moved She communicates with the
family through her Ipad and they have
discovered ZOOM a computer
platform which enables half a dozen or
more people to be on the same site
chatting or playing Charades All in all
we are well placed to deal with the
situation not like the poor folk in tower
blocks or living with abusers We often
think fondly of all our patients and
friends in Norfolk and we miss you all
Stay safe
We worry for our children and
grandchildren some exposed to
potential financial disaster and we will
do all we can to help them
Look after yourselves and keep in
touch
All good wishes Ian Nisbet
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WHAT DID THE DOCTOR THINK LAST MONTH
Page 7
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The Co-Responder team at RAF
Marham have taken delivery of two
Double Staffed Ambulances at the
base to enable them to assist the East
of England Ambulance Trust The
Trust approached Military Co-
Response Schemes to support the
NHS with the current increase in
demand from COVID 19 and have
now supplied four of the Double
Staffed Ambulances to Military Co-
Response teams across the region
RAF Marhamrsquos Co-Responder
scheme has been assisting the East of
England Ambulance Trust for 19
years and during this time the team
has seen considerable change and
expansion both in size and with the
skills used whilst deployed Prior to
the team receiving the Double Staffed
Ambulances which they will run
alongside their Rapid Response Car
they received intensive additional
training in airway management
enhanced clinical equipment such as
the Corpuls (ECG monitoring) and
driver training The latest expansion to
support this period of national crisis
will enable the RAF Marham Co-
Responders to attend emergency calls
assess patients and transport them to
hospital
The RAF Marham team consists of
around 15 personnel with considerable
experience from a few months to 15
years supporting the East of England
Ambulance Trust on the front line
They have a variety of lsquodayrsquo jobs at
the base from Supply Logistics RAF
Regiment and Police Ground and
Air technicians and IT staff The
longest serving member of the team
has seen it morph from a small team
with a small car that responded to a
select range of life-threatening calls
and cardiac arrests to today where
they now have the ability to respond
to all types of emergency calls
RAF Marham Station Commander
Group Captain James Beck said ldquo I
am very proud of what the team have
done to support the NHS over the
past two decades and this latest
expansion with the new training and
provision of two ambulances proves
how valuable our volunteers are and
continue to be to our local
communityrdquo
Alex Laurent Community Response
Manager Cambridgeshire and Military
Co-Response Lead with EEAST said
ldquoThe RAF Co-Responders are a vital
asset to the East of England
Ambulance Service providing vital
support manning Double Staffed
Ambulances and their Rapid Response
Vehicles during this COVID-19
pandemic
ldquoThe support they bring to the
communities is outstanding as they all
promote excellent patient care The
Trust are really proud to have the RAF
Co-Responders on board during this
challenging timerdquo
RAF MARHAM CO-RESPONDERS TAKE DELIVERY OF TWO DOUBLE STAFFED AMBULANCES
Page 8
Those of you who know David amp I are aware we both have quite serious underlying medical conditions this puts us in the at risk category
Not wanting to put our staff at risk trying to hold the fort for us we have taken the decision to close the pub with immediate effect
Once all of this is over well be back as they say
We will let you know when we can open again although it looks like it may be some time We will do our best to keep you informed of any developments if you could spread the word that would be helpful
Many thanks for your support over our first 8 months Keep Safe
Janice amp David xx
The editors of the village magazines are striving manfully to keep the publications appearing albeit some of them are only on line at present The lockdown has deprived them of a lot of their usual copy (minutes of parish meetings etc) so they have asked for any additional material we contributors could offer
My main article this month was a bit sombre and contained no jokes at all so there follows a joke a few bits and pieces that may be of interest to you especially the blokes and then some more jokes
A young couple was discussing what ldquoturned them onrdquo He insisted that it was when she wore her leather coat ndash he got really aroused rapid pulse fast breathing and so on She wanted to know why Was it because it was short and showed her legs NO was it because the colour matched her hair NO was it because it made her eyes look good NO This went on for a few minutes before she gave up and the answer came ldquoIts because it makes you smell like a new carrdquo
I usually read the days news online at 4am (Dont ask) and this morning I read about a bloke who had found a Ford Popular buried in his
garden (I thought I had problems with blocks of concrete) This reminded me of my first car which was a pound12 Ford Popular and an article I had written some years ago about the cars I had owned I think it would stand repeating
I started in general practice on 1st January 1970 I joined a three doctor practice in Pound Hill Crawley and bought a house in Copthorne between Crawley and East Grinstead In those days there were no photocopiers no computers no electronic calculators and colour TV was just arriving with only three channels Termination of pregnancy was illegal Car radios were screwed into the dashboard and the wing had to be drilled for the ariel The first tape systems in cars needed an extra player under the dash and each tape was the size of half a house-brick Mobile phones were 20 years away I changed cars quite regularly ndash Ford Popular (sit up and beg) pound12 Hillman Minx with 3 gear column change which was very floppy pound35 Vauxhall Victor old style pound45 ndash this took us all around Scotland then the MOT was introduced and the man was very rude about my lovely car ndash something about the bottom being about to fall out of it ndash and
demanded that I took it away as it was spoiling his premises Next came a new look (swept down rear wings) Victor pound95 This was a really modern comfortable car which I loved and in which I took my Institute of Advanced Motorists advanced driving test ndash failed first time through not using the horn enough on bends I was devastated but passed next time Then son Calum came along and he had a lot of paraphernalia such as the cardboard box and wheels type pushchair and I bought a Morris Oxford traveller (566 DGT) for pound175 This amount of money was way beyond my cash capacity so it was bought on hire purchase at pound7-10-00 a month (even that amount was difficult to find) I treasured that car polished it weekly and travelled thousands of miles We travelled to Spain for a holiday my father and mother travelling behind in his new Cortina 1600E My shiny car was already many years old and the tired suspension made light of all the bumpy roads (no motorways in France in those days - only signs saying ldquoChausee deformee) but my father was having a terrible time The suspension on his 1600E was really hard (a sports model) and he could not travel at more than 40mph without bouncing off the road or hitting his head on the roof so he begged me to slow down The journey back was interesting the clutch master cylinder started to leak in Spain at the beginning of the journey home In those days car parts for British cars were not readily available on the continent so I bought clutch fluid and had to jump out and refill the reservoir after every 5 depressions Having arrived home the new seal was fitted within minutes
My local garage in Copthorne was a Fiat agency My next car was a chocolate brown Fiat 125 Special (pound220 - one up from the Fiat 124 workhorse later replaced by the Lada) It really needed driving hard the engine was sporty and the car travelled much too fast For months it suffered from a ldquosnatchingrdquo suggesting a carburettor or high tension lead problem We spent ages looking for the trouble until one night I was under the bonnet at night and saw one of the high tension leads shorting across onto the
The Crown Inn
30 High Street
Northwold
IP26 5LA
WHAT DID THE DOCTOR THINK LAST MONTH SUPPLEMENTARY ARTICLE
Page 9
really well However about once a fortnight there would be a massive explosion under the bonnet and the corrugated rubber pipe taking air into the engine would be shredded Totally undeterred I bought some spare pipes and replaced them when necessary
Note I sold that car in 1978 and moved on to Volvos Peugeots and Renault Espaces ndash I currently own my eighth Espace which is now 10 years old The car and I are in competition to see who lives the longer
An old snake went to see his doctor because his vision was failing The doctor fitted him with spectacles and the snake returned two weeks later asking to be treated for profound depression as he had just discovered that he had been living with a garden hose for two years
A young girl was doing her homework and had to explain the difference between anger and exasperation She asked her father to help he told her that it was all a matter of degree and arranged a demonstration He picked up the telephone and rang a random number To the man who answered the phone he said ldquoIs Melvin thererdquo The man answered ldquoThere is no-one here called Melvin You really should learn to look up numbers before you dialrdquo The man said to his daughter ldquoSee the man was not happy with my call ndash we annoyed himrdquo He then rang the number again ldquoIs Melvin thererdquo ldquoNow look hererdquo came the heated reply ldquoYou just called this number and I told you that there is no Melvin here DO NOT TROUBLE ME AGAINrdquo The receiver slammed down The father turned to his daughter and said ldquoThat was anger Now I shall show you what
exasperation meansrdquo He dialled the same number again and when the man answered shouting and angry the father asked quietly and calmly ldquoHello this is Melvin Have there been any calls for merdquo
Finally I might have given the impression in the main article that Deannie and I are coping well with the lockdown Thinking about it that may not be quite true as we have taken to talking to our house equipment asking them what they think of the current situationWe had a nice chat with the microwave and the toaster and we all agreed that the situation was very serious However we didnt mention anything to the washing machine as she always put a different spin on everything The fridge when approached was cold and distant and all the kitchen sink would say was that everything was going down the drain The iron took a different view being of the opinion that matters were not that pressing at present The vacuum cleaner was most unsympathetic telling us to ldquojust suck it uprdquo However the pedestal fan was more sympathetic feeling that the matter would soon blow over The WC looked a bit flushed when we spoke to it but did not express an opinion However the door knob told us firmly to ldquoget a griprdquo The front door told us we were unhinged and the curtains told us to pull ourselves together Altogether we wished we had not discussed matters with them because they just left us confused and miserable
Ah well I hope that was all of interest Please look after yourselves
Best wishes and fond memories to you all
Ian Nisbet
rear bulkhead the problem was easily solved and I was up to max speed again
A friend of mine was an estate agent In 1970 we would drink together and could only afford about half a pint each Over the next couple of years his business took off and he took to selling off his Volvo estates after 3 years So my next car was his Volvo 145S estate (BPO995G) a really solid piece of kit My favourite bit was the rear windscreen wiper the first I had ever owned On reflection the car was very noisy and not at all nippy the inside was all black rubber but there was plenty of room and when it rained I could wash and wipe the rear window from the dashboard Having bought an ancient caravan I fitted a towbar to this Volvo and we headed off to France on Townsend Thoresen my father and mother following in the Cortina 1600E and a newer caravan Half way through France a clattering noise started at the rear of my car so I stopped to investigate The towbar had come loose Happily my father never travelled without most of his tools so we could put matters right When we arrived at the caravan site a terminal post on my car battery broke and a new battery cost me pound40 (1974) and used up my entire spending money for the fortnight
Three years later I bought my friends next Volvo 145 estate (DPO 952L) This was an interesting car with a petrol injection engine and a strange computer between the driver and the engine Foot on accelerator hang around a bit and then the car would move Sometimes unnerving at road junctions I had this car converted to LPG (an enormous gas tank behind the rear seats) and it went
REPORT FROM 16TH MARCH TO 3RD APRIL 2020
Covid update
All meetings suspended
Playground shut
Volunteer group put into place
Covid-19 leaflets printed and put in to every home in Northwold
Volunteer group registered with NCC and Breckland District Council central hubs
Grant of pound1000 applied for from the Norfolk Community Foundation ndash Safeguarding vulnerable Persons policy put in place as part of the conditions of obtaining this grant
Other Business
Riverside potholes - Highways agreed to deliver free of charge finings for Riverside potholes
Roundabout in playground repaired and painted
Speeding on Whittington Hill ndash Norfolk PNN agreed to upgrade the area to RED and will enforce as soon as they possibly can
Methwold Road A134 junction the following email was sent to Cllr Ryves from Andrew Wallace ndash Highways Engineer on the 30th March 2020
ldquoI am happy to meet the parish in the future to discuss this site as I have done previously I am afraid that little has changed since we last met
The details of accidents that you
kindly sent me are not officially recorded unless the police have been involved and these are the only records we use to determine the status of the highway in regards to lsquoaccident blackspotsrsquo Below is a statement from our Network Safety team which I hope will go some way to re-assuring the parish we are doing something to alleviate their concerns The implementation date has gone back due to the present situation but as soon as we are up and running fully again I can give you an implementation date
The junction has long been a source of local concern and has been an accident cluster site in the past We have looked at the site in the past and provided red central hatching side road triggered VAS warning signs and improved visibility as far as is possible within the site constraints This does seem to have had a positive effect with an improved personal injury accident record of 2 slight injury accidents occurring in the last 3 years
We have recently carried out a Route Safety Study for the whole of A134 This has recommended a new 50mph speed limit on A134 through Northwold and should be implemented around MarchApril 2020 The new lower speed should further improve safety at the junctionrdquo
OUTSTANDING MATTERS FROM MEETING ON 5TH MARCH 2020
I had to put a lot on hold during the past month but I will get these sorted asap and report back on the April update if there is any news
Planning Updates in Brief
2000169F The Old Bell 2 Whittington Hill Whittington dated 7th February 2020
Proposed conversion of outbuilding to form a single dwelling
Planning approved 3132020
2000334F 7 West End Barns West End Northwold dated 4th March 2020
REMOVAL OR VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 1 AND 5 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 192155F Variation or removal of conditions 256 and 8 of planning permission 101380EXF (Extension of time for the implementation of a planning permission reference 0702109F) Construction of dwelling and garage at 7 West End Barns West end Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask this notice has been put
out to local residents that could be
affected by this change and have they
had a chance to respond Nothing back
from planning however this may be
down to the current emergency
situation
Page 10
MEGAN OLIVIA BEAUTY SALON Small tranquil salon located in
the peaceful village of Northwold
Offering a range of beauty treatments including massages facials manicures pedicures and waxing
Find us on Facebook for more details amp special offers Following recent UK Government guidelines I am hoping to
re-open from Saturday 4th July
13 Church Lane Northwold 07960173171
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
MARCH 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
Page 11
CBB Building Services
We can take care of all your building requirements and have more than 50 years of experience in the
building industry
Extensions renovations painting and decorating plastering flint work chalk work and drain work
Please call for a free estimate or to discuss your requirements on
01366 727789 or
07850 494279
B R LANDSCAPING and CONSTRUCTION
ALL GARDEN MAINTENANCE UNDERTAKEN
Specialising in
Grass Cutting Hedge Trimming Tree amp Shrub Pruning
Garden Clearance Rotavating Turfing and Seeding
Fencing and Paving
Storm Damage Repairs
HIGH LIFT DUMPER HIRE
MINI DIGGER HIRE with
OPERATOR or SELF DRIVE
Daily Rates Delivered
TELEPHONE 07774 724366 or 01553 849802
Payments agreed for March invoices Northwold Payments Agreed wc 30th March 2020
AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The following payments were author -
ised wc 30th March by email - The cheques were signed by Cllrs C Anderson and R Crisp
Balance for March 2020 pound2043393 Minus the following direct debits Haven street lighting pound9307 Haven street lighting pound450 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound12167 Plus the following receipts Lottery Grant for car park pound1000000 Total Income pound1000000 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound3031226 Cheques Description Total 2305 Salary and padded envelopes pound27572 2306 NALC subscription pound24746 2307 SPC Printers - Covid leaflets pound2500 2308 FLP Outdoor play solutions - repairs to roundabout pound209787 2309 SALC Payroll services pound5400 2310 TTSR Grass cutting and tree surgery works pound275400 2311 BCKLWN Dog Bin Collection pound73882 2312 Paper and inks for printer pound7733 2313 Weeting PC - litterpicks and hiviz vests x 12 pound2000 Total Cheques paid pound629020 Balance in Community Account April 2020 pound2402206 Bank Statement Balance as of 22320 pound3031226 Unpresented cheques todate pound629020 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound2402206
Page 12
connection seems reliable and the
format seems to work If you havenrsquot
expressed you views and would like to
make a case for streaming from St
Maryrsquos please let me know
Finally a reflection by Henri
Nouwen on Spiritual Discipline
The spiritual life is a gift It is a gift of
the Holy Spirit who lifts us up into the
kingdom of Godrsquos love But to say that
being lifted up into the kingdom of
love is a divine gift does not mean that
we wait passively until the gift is
offered to us Jesus tells us to set our
hearts on the kingdom Setting our
hearts on something involves not only
serious aspiration but also strong
determination A spiritual life requires
human effort The forces that keep
pulling us back into a worry-filled life
are not easy to overcome Here we
touch the question of the other side of
Gently Reaching Into the Minds
Souls and Hearts Of Everyone
Easter VII 24th May 2020
Given that my sermon this week
centres on prayer let me share this
small slice of humour You may have
encountered it before but itrsquos new to
me
Senility Prayer
God grant me the senility to forget the
people I never liked anyway the good
fortune to run into the ones I do and
the eyesight to tell the difference
I guess wersquoll have to wait for some
time to have that the lsquogood fortunersquo to
lsquorun intorsquo friends Perhaps by then our
eyesight might not be what it washellip
Booking In
I received an email this week from an
old uni friend in Australia Oz is
lsquounlockingrsquo a bit quicker than here in
Blighty ndash unsurprising given how
fortunate they are to have had so few
cases of the virus and less that 100
deaths She asked me if our services
have resumed yet before revealing
how things are working Downunder
Apparently they are opening for
services but congregations are
limited to a maximum of 10 You
have to phone the priest to book your
slot in the pews A novel ideahellip She
said she hadnrsquot got around to it yet
No newshellip
The C of E remains silent as to if
when Church services can resume
The feedback Irsquove had from many of
you re the Zoom Eucharists would
indicate that the majority are happy
for them to continue from my living
room as in most cases the internet
lsquoTOTS amp Corsquo Parents amp Children Group
Usually meet every Friday (during term time)
between 1000 am - 1200 pm at Northwold Village Hall
Temporarily suspended due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Yoursquoll receive a warm welcome plus a drink amp healthy
snack for your little one
Please support your local parent baby and toddler group
First session is free then just pound2 after that
We require a volunteer to organise the sessions
Please contact Steve Stark Village Hall Trustee 727855
News from the Pews in Grimshoe Benefice PASTORAL LETTER FROM THE RECTOR
Page 13
discipleship The practice of spiritual
discipline makes us more sensitive to
the small gentle voice of God The
prophet Elijah did not encounter God
in the mighty wind or in the
earthquake or in the fire but in the
small voicehellip
Through a spiritual discipline we
prevent the world from filling our
lives to such an extent that there is no
place to listen A spiritual discipline
sets us free to pray or to say it better
allows the Spirit of God to pray in us
From Henri Nouwen Circles of Love
Every blessing
Rev Joan Horan Rector
Grimshoe Benefice
(inc St Andrews Northwold)
To join in a Zoom video service
please contact Christine Parker on
01842 827152 or email
grimshoebeneficeofficegmailcom
FREELANCE GROOM All stable amp yard duties undertaken
Long term short term or holiday cover
Trustworthy experienced
caring and reliable
British Grooms Association member amp
Intermediate Certificate BHS Stage 1
NVQ Horse and Yard Safety Equine
Health (Moreton Morrell College)
References available
Contact Holly on 07731395142 or
hollyweb92gmailcom
PIANO LESSONS Inspiring piano teacher with over 20
yearsrsquo teaching experience available
to visit your home Gave up years
ago Reignite your passion for
music Learn to play your favourite
song Specialist in classic jazz and
(good) pop music All abilities
welcome
Available weekdays 9am ndash 3pm
Free initial visitconsultation
Contact Josh Daniels 07540 556195
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
SUSPENSION OF MEETINGS
As a result of advice received regarding the current outbreak of coronavirus all Northwold and Whittington Parish Council meetings have been suspended until
further notice
The clerk in consultation with the chairman has been delegated powers to maintain the essential functions of the Council
Any urgent issues which require councillorsrsquo comment or agreement will be
carried out electronically and recorded
Instead of Minutes of Meetings a monthly statement of activity will be published on the Northwold amp Whittington Parish Council website
(httpsnorthwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk) and posted on the Parish Council Notice Boards
During the period of suspension residents who wish to contact the Parish
Council should email the Clerk at clerknandwpcuk
Cliff Anderson Chairman
Page 14
Vat claim put in for year ending
March 2020 pound254770
New Community Car Park in
School Lane - Cllr Anderson
contacted the owners of the
property next door to the proposed
car park regarding the visibility
splay - asking that they begin the
process of contacting their
solicitor as it will be necessary for
this restriction to be written into
the deeds of their property
Audit figures completed sent by e-
mail to the internal auditor ndash
(advice received from SLCC is
that this could be carried out via
email) These have now been
signed off by the auditor ready for
signing off by the Chairman when
we can all meet again
Planning Updates in Brief
2000334F 7 West End Barns West
End Northwold dated 4th March
2020
REMOVAL OR VARIATION OF
CONDITIONS 1 AND 5 OF
PLANNING PERMISSION
192155F
Variation or removal of conditions
256 and 8 of planning permission
101380EXF (Extension of time for
the implementation of a planning
permission reference 0702109F)
Construction of dwelling and garage at
7 West End Barns West end
Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask if this notice has been put
out to local residents that could be
affected by this change and have they
had a chance to respond
Nothing back from planning however
this may be down to the current
situation
REPORT FROM MONDAY 5TH
APRIL TO FRIDAY 1ST MAY 2020
Covid update
Norfolk Foundation Grant paid
into Parish Account and pound500 was
paid into Cllr Sylvesterrsquos account
for Volunteer expenses and needs
(Weeting Parish Council agreed
to arrange a BACS payment out of
their account upon receipt of a
cheque for pound500 being paid by
Northwold to Weeting)
Other Business
Concern was raised over possible
gatherings of more than one
family on the playing field it was
agreed not to carry out any action
and to monitor the situation for
the time being
Councillor Raynor carried out the
repairs on the old telephone box
and it is now ready for the
necessary works to be carried out
to turn it into a small library once
restrictions have been lifted
Water coming off the A134 into
Methwold Road ndash drains blocked
ndash Reported on line to Highways
Two pull in places off the A134
into Church Lane by Bull Dog
Barnes ndash pot holes need filling ndash
Reported online with Highways
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
APRIL 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
01366 328879
Page 15
Payments agreed for April invoices Northwold Payments Agreed wc AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Balance for April 2020 pound2402206 Minus the following direct debits Havenpower pound11377 Havenpower pound485 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound14272 Plus the following receipts Norfolk Community Foundation Covid 19 grant pound100000 Precept pound2010284 Total Income pound2110284 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound4498218 Cheques Description Total 2312 Cancelled cheque to viking Stationary -pound7733 2314 Weeting Parish Council - Payment for use
of online banking for Bacs payment to Cllr Sylvester for volunteer group expenses pound50000
2315 Clerks salary and expenses pound37759 2316 HMRC PAYE pound21980 2314 CAS Ltd - Parish Insurance pound81053 Total Cheques paid pound183059 Balance in Community Account May 2020 pound4315159 Bank reconciliation for April Bank Statement Balance as of 2042020 pound4698384 Unpresented cheques to date pound383225 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound4315159 Coronavirus Spend from Grant ring-fenced for volunteer expenses Total awarded pound100000 Payment made to Cllr R Silvester pound50000 Balance pound50000 pound10000 ring-fenced for Community Car Park
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WITH EXCELLENT REFERENCES
AVAILABLE FOR WORK
REASONABLE HOURLY RATES
Telephone James on
01366 - 328895
Page 16
intention of turning them into photobooks for the kids to keep So all in all I shall be OK with lockdown until Christmas Then of course all the colour slides from the 60s and 70s need sorting out scanning and turning into books
Since we have lived here I have gone to Morrisons supermarket in January and February They sell the most amazing perennial plants which I take home and ldquobring onrdquo ready to plant in the Spring This year I bought Armeria Knautia Erysimum Linaria Coreopsis Campanula Cymbalaria Cistus Lychnis Hesperis and some Berberis and Viburnum They were all really inexpensive and we are already enjoying a profusion of colour Online sources have provided dry root plants such as Dahlia Dicentra Red Hot Poker and Echinacia and lots of climbers to cover all my new trellis work I have spent day after day in the garden for the last seven weeks and it is amazing how friendly the birds have become Of course the robin sits on my spade or wheelbarrow but I now have pigeons collared doves magpies and blackbirds all in amongst my feet The blackbirds spend all day digging in my newly worked tilth of soil digging a big hole in their search for worms and scattering the soil all over the patio All this while I am working four feet away planting all my new heathers etc for them to dig up The blackbirds ndash mother father and more recently half a dozen offspring ndash all work diligently chucking soil about and grinning at me I am sure that if they had two fingers gestures would be
made The big birds fight for the birdbath So far the female pigeon is winning ndash she just sits in it for long periods of time and the others fly around more and more irritable because they want a drink or a bath
Happily we have no Bluebells or (after an initial skirmish with some infested top soil) Bindweed However my beautiful new lawn has become infested with coarse grasses mostly couch and the current an is to replace it in the autumn Bluebells are easier to get rid of
Unless anything dramatic happens next months article will deal with how much all the plants have grown Also I may be able to tell you what I have found in the garage during the clear out
A bachelor uses the same pub every night On most evenings a beautiful girl would come in and drink alone After a week he made his move but despite his best efforts he could make no progress with her She would not even accept a drink Eventually he asked her ldquoWhy wont you come home with merdquo The girl replied ldquoWell this may seem odd in this day and age but I am saving myself and keeping pure until I meet the man I loverdquo ldquoWowrdquo said the bachelor ldquoThat must be rather difficultrdquo ldquoOh I dont mind too muchrdquo she replied ldquoBut my husband is quite upsetrdquo
A man was walking along a beach in California when he discovered an old brass lamp He rubbed it and an irascible genie appeared ldquoThis is the fourth time this month and I am fed up granting wishes so you can only have one wishrdquo The man replied ldquoWell I have always wanted to go to Hawaii but I am scared of flying and I get very seasick Could you build me a bridge so I can drive thererdquo The genie is not impressed ldquoThe wishes you people come up with This idea is ridiculous How would the supports reach the bottom of the Pacific How much concrete How much steel No think of another wishrdquo ldquoOKrdquo says the man ldquoHerersquos another wish I have been married and divorced four times My wives always said that I am uncaring and insensitive So my wish is that I could understand women know how they feel inside and what they are thinking when they give me
WHAT DID THE DOCTOR THINK THIS MONTH
Well we are still here not having left the house and garden for seven weeks We are mightily blessed to have the garden and for most of the time stunning weather so life has been OK At the beginning of the lock down which for us could last for months as we are categorised as old and frail I said to Deannie that I would need several projects to keep me sane On good days I would work on the garden much of which still required rescuing from the rock hard clay which formed the potential flower beds On cold days I would sort out my study having tipped everything into the room and the cupboards when we moved life in the room had not moved on and a serious sort out was required Talking of a serious sort out leads me to the third project - the garage We have a large double garage and before we moved we racked it all out with four 20ft rows of four tiers high racking and when we moved everything got stashed higgledy-piggledy into the garage much to the amusement and derision of all our friends and relatives Little has changed and I have been receiving a lot of ldquostickrdquo from anyone who dares to express an opinion Management has been extremely tolerant probably because she is totally overwhelmed whenever she attempts to enter the garage and cannot get beyond the door I have told her that all she needs to do is tie a rope to the door and the other to her waist thus ensuring that she will always escape ndash this works well for me but she does not seem impressed by the idea The fourth project concerns sorting out photos many of which go back to the early 1930s (some into the 1800s) with the
Page 17
the silent treatment know what they are crying and what they really want when they say lsquonothingrsquo Above all I want to be able to make them truly happyrdquo
The genie thinks for a while and then asks ldquoHow many lanes should the bridge have two or fourrdquo
Best wishes to you all Ian Nisbet
DOWN MEMORY LANE Why General Practice
Dr Ian Nisbet I have wanted to be a GP since the age of four In the 1940s when my two uncles were single-handed dispensing GPs in Halifax and Stainland in Yorkshire I was fascinated by the smell of Vitamin B in the dispensary the consulting rooms in the house and the conversations over the meal table which demonstrated the two doctors profound devotion to their patients Their wives were the sole receptionists and only they would answer the telephone which was mounted on the wall at eye level The box was mahogany and the fittings were all brass There was a crank handle to contact the operator The brass mouthpiece was permanently fixed to the box and the brass earpiece was removed from the box to take the call My aunts would put out my uncles clothes every day matching the shirts suits cufflinks and shoes to save the doctor being troubled by mundane matters Assisted by the maid the cleaner and the gardener (the chauffeur had been dismissed when the NHS started in 1948 and the doctors incomes although lower became regular The remaining staff gradually disappeared over the next few years) the wives would run their enormous houses with military precision The houses which were quite similar had long tiled corridors ideal for pushing my Dinky lorries and buses around and I must have travelled miles on my knees the aunts were horrified by how black my knees became The two GPs would take me out on their visits around the towns and the Yorkshire Moors They had Rover cars which improved as new models became available leading up to the Rover 90 100 and 110 great luxury I was always made most welcome by the patients who plied me with
lemonade and cakes a great treat when many groceries were still on ration and fired me up with enthusiasm to be a GP Only later did I learn of the enormous stress the doctors were under with a 247 commitment to their patients and many night visits of which I as a child was unaware Many treatments were as yet uninvented sulphonamides were quite new and Penicillin was in its infancy The uncles would often have to watch patients die with nothing except compassion to offer them Crisis and Lysis were still very much in vogue Uncle David used to have a couple of ldquocoping strategiesrdquo In Winter when he could cope no longer with the stress he would drive to Scotch Corner on the A1 and sit there for an hour or two In the Summer he would drive to the seaside hire a small motor boat and drive it out to sea until he ran out of petrol Then he would sit there and wait to be rescued I could never understand the boat scenario at the time but I was often reminded of it after I had moved to Feltwell and frequently became overwhelmed by the day and night workload I only have one unhappy memory of those times One of the aunts laid the table with thin round cork mats to protect the surface My enquiring mind made me wonder whether or not the mat could be folded in two Of course I tried it and it broke My father who was of a Victorian disposition with regard to my upbringing was singularly displeased and I remember the episode well The single-minded ambition to be a GP made all my school decisions about which subjects to take very easy I went to Birkenhead School something of an academic pressure cooker with seven day a week commitments and went to The London Hospital to study Medicine starting a couple of months before my 18th birthday I qualified when I was just over 22 years old and started my ldquoHouse jobsrdquo at The London Hospital (Orthopaedics) followed by General Medicine and a senior house officer position in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the old Redhill General Hospital The house jobs were extremely hard work Basically at Redhill I was on call 24 hours a day seven days a week with only half a day off each month all for
pound78 per month It was absolutely exhausting and I felt nauseous with tiredness a lot of the time I had my own room on the ward with a bed in it I remember being grateful if I managed to have more than an hours uninterrupted sleep The experience gained was phenomenal Todays young hospital doctors with their 48 hours per week in shifts must have great problems gaining the sort of experience which has stood me in such good stead Abiding memories from those days involve glass syringes There were no disposable plastic syringes The glass plunger was ground to make it rough so that it would have friction with the barrel of the syringe We would put some vaseline on it to make it watertight Often while pulling on the barrel to extract the blood from a vein the whole thing would go loose the plunger would fall out of the barrel and the floor would be covered in blood Angry patient and embarrassed doctor I have previously written about boiling patients urine as part of the testing procedure ndash warm it gently over the Bunsen burner go too far and an air bubble will form in the test tube explode and blow the entire contents of the test tube over the bench I have vivid memories from my Gynaecology job A middle-aged Canadian lady ended up on my ward She had uterine fibroids and had been bleeding profusely before collapsing She was admitted with a Haemoglobin of about 20 (it should be at least 85) and was in imminent danger of death Normally we would transfuse her with blood get her stable and perform an hysterectomy The problem was ndash she was a Jehovahs Witness and refused point blank to have a transfusion I told her she would almost certainly die without treatment and she said ldquoOK if that is Gods willrdquo I rang her husband in Canada and he said the same Thoroughly rattled I rang the Medical Protection Society who told me that I should leave her alone having asked her to sign a disclaimer form She signed and I waited for her to die However the bleeding stopped her Haemoglobin started to rise and against all the odds she survived We must draw our own conclusions I bought a house in Copthorne and started in general practice in Pound Hill Crawley when I was just over 24 years old [End]
Swaffham Norfolk PE37 8HT
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THETFORD - NORTHWOLD WHITTINGTON ndash KINGrsquoS LYNN (Coach Services - CS40)
MONDAY ndash FRIDAY ONLY DURING COVID-19 REDUCED SERVICE PERIOD
Northwold Pick up point Tile CentreMethodist Chapel 1011 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Whittington Pick up point Norman Drive (A134) 1015 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Arrives Kingrsquos Lynn bus station Stand H 1055 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Departs Kingrsquos Lynn bus station Stand H 1330 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Whittington Drop Off point Norman Drive (A134) 1405 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Northwold Drop Off point Tile CentreMethodist Chapel 1409 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
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There is NO extra bus lsquoNo 12rsquo on Tuesdays mdash Kingrsquos Lynn Market Day
EAGLES COACHES ldquoDOWNHAM MARKET DAYrdquo SERVICE HAS ALSO BEEN CANCELLED
FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION PLEASE RING COACH SERVICES OR CHECK WEBSITE
Page 18
Saturday 13th June 2020
CANCELLED
Its with great sadness that the Norman PTFA Officers have had to take the decision to cancel this years
Carnival due to the current health situation Our main priority is everyones wellbeing so please stay safe and
well and our fantastic village Carnival will be back with a bang in 2021
The Norman PTFA
WASTE BIN and RECYCLING COLLECTION DATES
Due to COVID-19 there have been changes to bin collections Were unable to collect food waste Please
continue to place any food waste into your black bin which well collect as normal
You can view your scheduled bin collections below
The collection dates for all of the bins
that you have at your home reflect any
collections that are affected by bank
holidays
Please note that collection day
information will only be shown for the
brown bin service if you have paid for
the service
Thursday 11 June 2020 GREEN
Friday 12 June 2020 BROWN
Thursday 18 June 2020 BLACK
Thursday 25 June 2020 GREEN
Friday 26 June 2020 BROWN
Thursday 2 July 2020 BLACK
Your black and green bin collection is
normally THURSDAY
Your brown bin collection is
normally FRIDAY
ldquoI now get out for many more walks now that restrictions are lifted
I like to exercise my owner by
getting them to clean up after merdquo
Please look out for the strategically placed red bins around the village to dispose of your dog waste
Page 19
Page 20
REPORT FROM MONDAY 4TH TO FRIDAY 29TH MAY 2020 Covid 19 actions update
Rent from SSC ndash it was agreed (6
replied to the email) to suspend
the rent due from the Sports and
Social Club during the shutdown
Other Business
Water coming off the A134 into
Methwold Road ndash drains blocked -
Highways have this scheduled for
repair ndash should be completed by
the end of May
Two pull in places off the A134
into Church Lane by Bull Dog
Barnes ndash pot holes need filling ndash
Highways have this scheduled for
repair - should be completed by
the end of May
London bridge ndash update for Cllr
Macmullen - no further progress
with this as it is unlikely
gatherings will be allowed in the
event of a royal death at this time
Neighbourhood Watch ndash update
from Cllr Macmullen ndash this is
limited as two of the Watch
keepers are self-isolating but
keeping in touch with their
residents by phone or Whatrsquos App
or email I am in touch with a lot
of elderly residents by phone
Cllr Anderson filled in the holes
on the Sports Field with topsoil
donated by a resident
Application sent to HM Land
Registry to confirm who owns
the land behind Normandy
Close
Application sent to the bank to
set up internet banking
Cllr Anderson refurbished the
notice board in Hovells Lane
and removed the notice board
opposite the tile centre for the
same treatment
Planning Updates in Brief
2000334F 7 West End Barns
West End Northwold dated 4th
March 2020 REMOVAL OR
VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 1
AND 5 OF PLANNING
PERMISSION 192155F
Variation or removal of conditions
256 and 8 of planning
permission101380EXF (Extension
of time for the implementation of a
planning permission reference
0702109F) Construction of
dwelling and garage at 7 West End
Barns West end Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask if this notice has been
put out to local residents that could
be affected by this change and have
they had a chance to respond There
was no response from planning
Planning approved 22nd May 2020
2000269F SHOP Bulldog Barns 14
Thetford Road Northwold Norfolk
IP26 5LS dated 1st May 2020
Existing cafe on site to return to retail
space erection of temporary building
(occasional guest sleeping
accommodation no kitchenbathroom)
and erection of 2 x new summer
houseretail space
No objections
1801121NMA_1 4 Pinfold Lane
Northwold dated 11th May 2020
Non material amendment to planning
consent 1801121f Proposed side
extension front reception lobbyhall
and attached double garage in 575101
297109 a Conservation Area
3PL20200422F Fen Farm
Oxborough Road Stoke Ferry
PE33 9QH dated 27th April 2020
New wooden log cabin with jetty on
Land Adjacent the River Wissey
Would be used as a rest room shelter
when tending to the adjacent pumping
station(retrospective)
Parish Council object to this
application and letter has been sent to
Breckland Planning Department
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Why not visit our walled-in garden Nursery
For all your ornamental amp fruit trees
shrubs perennials and bedding plants
Also compost bark and a large selection of
ornamental pots
Tel (01842) 878288
Est 1962
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
MAY 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings
due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
All decisions made by email will be put on the agenda and minuted when public meetings are allowed
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
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Regular fortnightly Solid Fuel deliveries in your area
Competitive prices and a full range of products
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Quality top soils and aggregates Bulk bags and Tipper loads from 1 - 20 tonnes
Tel 01842890568 or see us on wwwtaylorssolidfuelscouk
Northwold Payments Agreed May 2020 AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The following payments were authorised wc 4th May by email The cheques were signed by Cllrs C Anderson and RCrisp Balance for April 2020 pound2402206 Minus the following direct debits Havenpower pound11377 Havenpower pound485 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound14272 Plus the following receipts Norfolk Community Foundation Covid 19 grant pound100000 Precept pound2010284 Total Income pound2110284 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound4498218 Cheques Description Total 2312 Cancelled cheque to Viking Stationary -pound7733 2314 Weeting Parish Council - Payment for use of
online banking for Bacs payment to Cllr Silvester for volunteer group expenses pound50000
2315 Clerks salary and expenses pound37759 2316 HMRC PAYE pound21980 2314 CAS Ltd - Parish Insurance pound81053 Total Cheques paid pound183059 Balance in Community Account May 2020 pound4315159 Bank Statement Balance as of 2042020 pound4698384 Unpresented cheques to date pound383225 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound4315159 Coronavirus Spend from Grant ring-fenced for volunteer expenses Total awarded pound100000 Payment made to Cllr R Silvester pound50000 Balance pound50000
decided I did not have covid-19
Then one afternoon I started feeling
strange I happened to be on a zoom
meeting with David Nabarro who
said anyone who felt unwell should
isolate instantly on the spot I went
home early and then the journey
began
In the first days at home I wasnrsquot
sure I had covid-19 Then I damaged
my hands with bleach It had no
smell I assumed it was old and
inactivemdashbut it was just I could not
smell the chlorine The heaviness
and malaise became worse I had a
tightness in the chest and realised it
could be nothing else I was
mortified that I might have infected
the staff I had worked with for over
20 years I imagined their vulnerable
relatives dying and never forgiving
myself My mind was a mess My
condition deteriorated One
afternoon I suddenly developed a
tachycardia tightness in the chest
and felt so unwell I thought I was
dying My mind became foggy I
tried to google fulminating
myocarditis but couldnrsquot navigate
the screen properly There was
nothing to do I thought if this is it
so be it
A few hours later I woke up alive
and the tightness replaced by
extreme fatigue Every day day after
day Sometimes I felt better and
became optimistic after all the
paralytic state had not recurred but
then the next day I felt as though
someone had hit me around the head
with a cricket bat Staff at work
criticised me for not being clear
ldquomake up your mind Are you
getting better or notrdquo I guess they
were frightened too but I really
could not understand what was
happening
The illness went on and on The
symptoms changed it was like an
advent calendar every day there was
a surprise something new A muggy
head acutely painful calf upset
stomach tinnitus pins and needles
aching all over breathlessness
dizziness arthritis in my hands
weird sensation in the skin with
synthetic materials Gentle exercise or
walking made me worsemdashI would
feel absolutely dreadful the next day I
started talking to others I found a
marathon runner who had tried 8 km
in her second week which caused her
to collapse with rigors and sleep for
24 hours I spoke to others
experiencing weird symptoms which
were often discounted by those around
them as anxiety making them doubt
themselves
The internet described recovery times
of about two weeks for people that
had not been hospitalised I had not
had severe disease yet here I was after
four weeks still unwell My doctor
neighbour and GP were concerned I
consulted with friends who were
consultants in infectious diseases by
email and they wondered if I had more
lung involvement than I had
estimated My tenant had friends who
were still ill at four weeks and this
helped a lot
The least helpful comments were from
people who explained to me that I had
post viral fatigue I knew this was
wrong There was a pattern in that
period from two weeks to six weeks
feeling absolutely dreadful during the
day sleep heavily waking with the
bed drenched in sweat getting up with
a blinding headache receding during
the day turning me into a battered
ragdoll in the evening
I joined a Facebook page (Covid-19
Support Group (have ithad it)) full of
people with these stories some from
the UK some from the US People
suffering from the disease but not
believing their symptoms were real
their families thinking the symptoms
were anxiety employers telling people
they had to return to work as the two
weeks for the illness was up And the
posts reflect this ldquoI thought I was
going crazy for not getting better in
their time framerdquo ldquothe doctor said
there is zero reason to believe it lasts
this longrdquo And too people report that
their families do not believe their ever
changing symptoms that it is
psychological it is the stress
Over the weeks I have been touched
COPING WITH COVID-19 A PERSONAL STORY Paul Garner
Page 22
Hope you can join in being thankful
we have no coronavirus in Northwold
Paul is son of Northwold girl at
school with Basil and we have been
friends ever since
Mother Sylvia died some years ago
but David Paulrsquos Dad is still alive
living in Liverpool
Keep safe
Very best wishes Pam Eyles
Paul Garner ldquoFor 7 weeks I have
been through a roller coaster of ill
health extreme emotions and utter
exhaustionrdquo
May 5 2020
Paul Garner professor of infectious
diseases at Liverpool School of
Tropical Medicine discusses his
experience of having covid-19
In mid-March I developed covid-19
For almost seven weeks I have been
through a roller coaster of ill health
extreme emotions and utter
exhaustion Although not hospitalised
it has been frightening and long The
illness ebbs and flows but never goes
away Health professionals
employers partners and people with
the disease need to know that this
illness can last for weeks and the long
tail is not some ldquopost-viral fatigue
syndromerdquomdashit is the disease People
who have a more protracted illness
need help to understand and cope with
the constantly shifting bizarre
symptoms and their unpredictable
course
Early March seems so far away I
watched Boris introduce social
distancing and then shake hands on
national television I talked with
epidemiological colleagues about the
established effects of austerity
increasing mortality in the poor and
how lockdown would worsen this I
advised my 97 year old father to
isolate I said to myself that years of
running and military fitness would
protect me from harm I discounted a
runny nose carefully checked my
temperature every day and examined
the CDCWHO comparison table and
by the people that have quietly
stepped in to help me cope
appropriate unobtrusive timely
Family friends colleagues and
neighbours Our local yoga studiorsquos
motto is ldquoa community building
strength in mind body and heartrdquo
This love and support of gives us a
direction for our future And today the
disease has lifted For the first time I
do not feel awful
The aim of this piece is to get this
message out for some people the
illness goes on for a few weeks
Symptoms come and go are strange
and frightening The exhaustion is
severe real and part of the illness
And we all need support and love
from the community around us
Paul Garner is Professor at the
Liverpool School of Tropical
Medicine He is Director of the Centre
for Evidence Synthesis in Global
Health and Co-ordinating Editor of
the Cochrane Infectious Diseases
Group
Twitter PaulGarnerWoof
Page 23
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Remember how pork used to taste when you still had proper crackling Fancy some handmade sausages with more meat than filling Love thick cut bacon with the rind on that has been dry cured All delivered to your door
Call Rob Simonds on 07940800275 to arrange a delivery
Traditional amp Gluten Free 85 meat sausages
pound12 for 3 packs of 8 sausages
Dry Cure Smoked amp Unsmoked Bacon
pound6 a pack ndash approx 500g
Rolled Shoulder of Pork
pound10 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Pack of 2 pork chops
pound5
Smoked Gammon Joints
pound12 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Native Breed Lamb Boxes available in season Dexter Beef Boxes available upon request
(Taken from Facebook post Editor)
Page 24
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We enter modern times with the reigns
of William IV and Queen Victoria and
their successors to the
present day
Next after Thomas Waddington as
Rector was Charles Manners Richard
Norman born in 1799 Through his
mother Lady Elizabeth Norman (neacutee
Manners) who married Richard
Norman of Leatherhead he was a
grand-son of the 4th Duke of Rutland
and nephew of the 5th Duke and a
great grandson of the 4th Duke of
Beaufort His motherrsquos brothers were
the 5th Duke of Rutland and two
generals He received the benefice of
Northwold worth pound740 a year (just
under pound42000 a year nowadays) from
the Bishop of Ely in 1833 The tithes
were commuted to a fixed rent charge
of pound896 (approximately pound47500
today) a few years later In 1845 St
Andrewrsquos Northwold was described as
a ldquolarge handsome fabricrdquo with a
ldquolofty tower (built in 1473) containing
six bells and a good clockrdquo The parish
at that time had 1140 inhabitants The
size of the population has not changed
to any great extent since then
Charles Norman was a bachelor for
the first eight years of his time in
Northwold Then he met and at the
age of 41 married a spinster of 38
called Caroline Amelia Angerstein
whose father John was the owner of a
huge estate round Weeting Hall If
Charles brought aristocratic
connections what did Caroline bring
to the marriage She was a grand-
daughter of John Julius Angerstein
(1735-1823) who came to England in
1750 from St Petersburg where his
German family had been settled He
was a Lloyds under-writer by the
time he was 21 and went on to
become one of the wealthiest men in
England When he died the British
government bought his fabulous art
collection in 1824 for pound58000 (at a
conservative estimate about pound3
million today) and used it as the
nucleus of its new National Gallery
Connoisseurs of early Hollywood
movies may remember the film
Lloyds of London made in 1936
Guy Standing played the pivotal part
of John Julius Angerstein in what
was then a star-studded cast
including C Aubrey Smith
Madeleine Carroll George Sanders
and Tyrone Power
It was John Julius Angerstein who
bought Weeting Hall and established
the family there for more than a
century until Carolinersquos brother
William sold it in 1897 The Rev
Charles Norman died in 1873 in his
74th year Caroline herself died aged
77 in 1879 She lived for a while as a
widow in Brandon Hall which was
also owned by the Angersteins and
did charitable works in Brandon as
well as in Northwold where the
school and the almshouses bear the
family name of Norman
Whittington owes to her the
foundation of its separate church
later the centre of its own
ecclesiastical parish
Charles Norman was Rector for 40
years Charles and Caroline Norman
have their tomb just inside the south
entrance of the churchyard near the
lych gate
During Charles Normanrsquos time ndash in
1852 ndash the church was re-seated a fact
recorded in an inscription on the wall
inside the tower When St Andrewrsquos
underwent other restoration work in
the eighteen fifties and sixties the
restorers appears to have shown more
respect for the character of this ancient
church than many of their
contemporaries showed to churches
elsewhere in England A drainpipe to
the west of the porch bears the date
1857 Inside the church another sign
of those times is the organ erected in
1868 out of funds ldquofrom the Church
Estaterdquo This organ bears a modern
plaque recording the fact that for 42
years of the 20th century Arthur
Barber a local farmer was voluntary
organist The font in front of the tower
dates from 1882 Its elaborately
carved cover suspended from the
Modern Times ndash From Charles
Norman Onwards roof by a chain and
capable of being raised and lowered
was added in 1887
National as opposed to family history
is reflected in the memorial tablet to
Lieutenant William Carter of the 5th
Fusiliers who died in the siege of
Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny of
1857 He was 32 Tombstones and
wall tablets bear witness to the close
attachment of the Carter family to this
church in the 18th and 19th centuries
Victorian Rectors after Charles
Norman were Richard Snowdon Smith
(1873) William Cowper Johnson
(1889) and Claud Cecil Thornton
(1892) who is commemorated in the
fine and sturdy lych gate
FROM HISTORY NOTES ON NORTHWOLD CHURCH Courtesy of Pam Eyles
Page 25
March 2020 1st Prize pound20 No62 Barry Langley 2nd Prize pound15 No15 June Jones 3rd Prize pound10 No11 David Lavender
April 2020 1st Prize pound20 No 3 Harry Cater 2nd Prize pound15 No 14 Annette Storey 3rd Prize pound10 No 99 David Gricks
May 2020 1st Prize pound25 No 19 Brian Waters 2nd Prize pound15 No 30 Mark Hampton 3rd Prize pound10 No 71 David Kimber
Roger Preston
100 CLUB DRAW
Do not leave home if you or someone you live
with has any of the following
a high temperature
a new continuous cough
a loss of or change to your sense of smell or taste
Check the NHS website if you have symptoms
Page 26
Downham Market
PC Aaron Jones mdash Spellowfields Clenchwarton Wapole Walton St
Lawrence Mershe Lande and Wiggenhall
Email SNTTerringtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Ryan Williams mdash West Winch Watlington Airfield
Wimbotsham and Fincham and Wissey
Email SNTWatlingtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Tracey James and PC Dave Funnell mdash Downham Market
Emneth and Outwell Upwell and Delph Hilgay with Denver Denton
Email SNTDownhamMarketnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
Message from your Engagement Officer
I am PC Lee Anderton and I work as the Engagement Officer for West Norfolk My responsibilities include working alongside and promoting the Special Constabulary Police Support Volunteers Neighbourhood Watch and Community Speedwatch If you are interested in volunteering for any of these roles please e-mail me at LeeAndertonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
4 weeks into the lockdown due to COVID-19 (Apr 20) and largely from a policing prospective the majority of people are playing by the rules The Constabulary is continuing to work with those people who breach the rules by way of engaging and explaining we will use tickets or report to court anyone who continuously break rules after being warned It is pleasing to say for the majority this approach is working
During this time the Constabulary is continuing to delivery day to day policing and officers are still responding to calls as they come in We are still encouraging everyone to use the same methods of contacting us 999 for an emergency ie a crime in progress 101 or via our website contact us to report a crime that has happened Officers are practising social distancing at all police premises but sometimes due to the nature of our work we will have to work close to together for example arresting a violent offender
During this period of time we are concerned that Domestic Violence could increase and we would like to reassure people that we are still here and will help so please if you are aware of anyone who is living in fear of domestic violence get in touch with us I would also like to remind people that although we are spending most of our time at home please donrsquot stop carrying out the 9pm Routine as the simple steps in the routine will help prevent you from becoming a victim of crime Unfortunately we have also seen an increase in scams and especially COVID- 19 scams and I would encourage everyone to register with Norfolk County Council Trading Standards at the following link httpswwwnorfolkgovukbusinesstrading-standardsscamsconsumer-alerts to get a weekly update with the latest scams Finally if there are any questions or anything I can assist you with please do not hesitate to get in touch and I look forward to the time when we can all start to meet face to face again until then stay save StayHomeSaveLives ProtectTheNHS
Page 27
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MAY 20 UPDATE
Ray Gribble
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I thought you might be interested in this small article on the origin of the name lsquoVentura Closersquoit would be interesting to
consider the stories behind other local street names As your Borough Councillor I am
available to help with any Borough
related problems (inc Freebridge
Issues) and am available on my home
tel no 01366 727037 or by email
cllrtomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
Tomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
With kind regards Councillor Tom Ryves Methwold Ward KLWNBC Home 01366 727037
lsquoVentura Closersquo A legacy from RAF Methwold
It is common practice for new streets built near the sites of old RAF stations to reflect this heritage in their namehellipso in Methwold we have Ventura Close and of course Trent VC Close
The Ventura
The Ventura was developed from the Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar transport as a replacement for the Lockheed Hudson bombers then in service with the Royal Air Force Used in daylight attacks against occupied Europe they proved to have weaknesses and were removed from bomber duty and some used for
patrols by Coastal Command The Ventura was available to the RAF as an off the peg solution to the problems of building an effective bomber force quickly and the first orders were placed in 1940 At the time the larger 4-engined bombers associated with the Strategic bombing offensive were still on the drawing board
Service with the RAF
The RAF ordered 188 Venturas in February 1940 which were delivered from mid-1942 Venturas were initially used for daylight raids and were crewed by Australian and New Zealand airmen who flew from Methwold like some other early RAF bombers they proved too vulnerable without fighter escort Venturas were replaced by the faster de Havilland Mosquito The Venturas were transferred to patrol duties with Coastal Command as the Mosquito replaced them in bomber squadrons
The Ventura at Methwold
In Methwold there were two squadrons equipped with the Ventura mdash No 464 Squadron RAAF (1942) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II and No 487 Squadron RNZAF(1942ndash1943) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II
Operations
The Ventura flew its first operational mission for the RAF on 3 November 1942 when three Venturas of 21 Squadron attacked railway targets near Hengelo in the Netherlands On 6 December 1942 47 Venturas from
DIDLINGTON HALL SALE PARTICULARS
Thanks for the fantastic response last year to my appeal to purchase the old sales catalogues for Didlington Hall which resulted in my obtaining two catalogues one for a sale I was completely unaware of I am still very interested in obtaining a number of the sale catalogues Also just to satisfy my interest and curiosity does anybody have or know what happened to anything and I mean anything even just building materials that came from the demolition sales of the 1950s
Please contact Andrew 01440 788198 email andrewtate738gmailcom
Page 28
UPDATE FROM OUR LOCAL BOROUGH COUNCILLOR
21 464 (RAAF) and 487 (RNZAF) squadrons participated in Operation Oyster the large daylight 2 Group raid against the Philips radio and vacuum tube factories at Eindhoven Also committed to the raid were 36 Bostons and 10 de Havilland Mosquitos[16] Carrying incendiaries they were placed in the third wave of aircraft and suffered the highest rate of loss Nine of the 47 Venturas were shot down and many others were damaged by flak or bird strikes The force also lost four Bostons and one Mosquito
Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC Six months later on 3 May 1943 Venturas of 487 Squadron RNZAF were sent on Operation Ramrod 16 an attack on a power station in Amsterdam The squadron was told
that the target was of such importance to Dutch morale that the attack was to be continued regardless of opposition Significant problems developed with rendezvousing with the escorting fighters with the end result being that all 10 Venturas that crossed the coast were lost to German fighters Squadron Leader Leonard Trent (later the last of the Great Escapers) won the Victoria Cross for his leadership in this raid
The citation for Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC reads as follows
ldquoThe KING has been graciously pleased to confer the VICTORIA CROSS on the under-mentioned officer in recognition of most
SANDRArsquoS STAMP amp CRAFT STUDIO GROUP
My regular monthly craft sessions
in Northwold Village Hall are
Third Monday monthly 7 - 9pm
(not held in December) and cost
from 1st October 2019 will be pound12
which includes all materials to
create 8 beautiful handmade cards
Tea amp Coffee included
Sandra Roberts
07806 616704
conspicuous braverymdash
Squadron Leader Leonard Henry TRENT DFC (NZ2481) Royal New Zealand Air Force No 487 (RNZAF) Squadron
On the 3rd May 1943 Squadron Leader Trent was detailed to lead a formation of Ventura aircraft in a daylight attack on the power station at Amsterdam
This operation was intended to encourage the Dutch workmen in their resistance to enemy pressure The target was known to be heavily defended The importance of bombing it regardless of enemy fighters or anti-aircraft fire was strongly impressed on-the air crews taking part in the operation
Before taking off Squadron Leader Trent told the deputy leader that he was going over the target whatever lsquohappened
All went well until the Venturas and their fighter escort were nearing the Dutch coast Then one bomber was hit and had to turn back Suddenly large numbers of enemy fighters appeared Our escorting fighters were hotly engaged and lost touch with the bombing force The Venturas closed up for mutual protection and commenced their run up to the target Unfortunately the fighters detailed to support them over the target had reached the area too early and had been recalled
Soon the bombers were attacked They were at the mercy of 15 to 20 Messerschmitts which dived on them
incessantly Within four minutes six Venturas were destroyed Squadron Leader Trent continued on his course with the 3 remaining aircraft
In a short time 2 more Venturas went down in flames Heedless of the murderous attacks and of the heavy anti-aircraft fire which was now encountered Squadron Leader Trent completed an accurate bombing run and even shot down a Messerschmitt at point-blank range Dropping his bombs in the target area he turned away
The aircraft following him was shot down on reaching the target Immediately afterwards his own aircraft was hit went into a spin and broke up Squadron Leader Trent and his navigator were thrown clear and became prisoners of war The other two members of the crew
perished
On this his 24th sortie Squadron Leader Trent showed outstanding leadership Such was the trust placed in this gallant officer that the other pilots followed him unwaveringly His cool unflinching courage and devotion to duty in the face of overwhelming odds rank with the finest examples of these virtuesrdquo
Page 29
If you would like to write an article
or have ideas to include in future
columns we would love to hear from
you Please email your submissions
to editornorthwoldnet
487 Sqn RNZAF Lockheed Ventura
Page 30
NORTHWOLD BOWLS CLUB
The 2020 bowls season was due to
commence in April but is now
suspended due to the COVID-19
pandemic
Our Annual General Meeting was
due to take place on Thursday 26th
March and would have been held
in the Sports amp Social club
We are always wishing to welcome
new members so if you would like
to know more about the club then
for more information you can
contact Roger Preston (01366
727694) or Hod Everett (01760
336494)
(Anybody new to bowls would be
offered some coaching at the start
of the season mdash whenever that
may be)
NORTHWOLD VILLAGE HALL NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The AGM of the Village Hall Trustees was due to be held on Tuesday 24th March 2020 but has now been
postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
All Northwold residents are welcome to attend and are advised that eligibility for election to the Trustees (ldquoThe Committeerdquo) is open to one representative of ANY recognised village organisation which either uses or potentially uses the Village Hall In addition two representatives of the general village population are eligible for election
Vacancies DO exist in the trustees and ldquonew bloodrdquo is particularly encouraged to provide a continuously fresh input of skills and ideas The AGM will be followed at 730PM by a committee meeting of those elected Mr M Howarth Chairman helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip The official notice above provides details of the next Annual General Meeting and we would be delighted to see some new faces prepared to play a part in managing the facility that we have however small that part may be Some questions you may have Q Who is eligible to be a trustee A Anyone resident in the Village who can represent a village organisation club or business ndash even if they are not users of the Hall Existing organisations represented include The WI Tots and Co The Parish Council The Dance Club In addition a limited number of trustees who represent ldquothe Publicrdquo may be appointed No special qualifications are required Q What is my commitment as a trustee A
Attending four to six meetings a year
Nothing financial (we have insurance) attendance at a meeting about every two months and assistance in any aspect of running the hall that you would like to provide This could be
Providing informed opinions of the Village Population to help guide the decisions made by the Trustees as a group
Managing or helping to manage (but not necessarily DOING) the maintenance or updating of the Hall
Helping with fundraising activities Q How do I get involved A Come to the AGM or contact the Chairman at any time
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CALL 01842 862 828
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Classified Ads
Graham Smith amp Sons
Pest amp Vermin Control for homes
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24hr 7-day service
Local family business
(Clover Farm Mundford)
Tel 01842 879904
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D W Aerials
TV aerials Digital TW aerials amp
Satellite dishes fitted Plus TV signal
boosters TV extension cables and
CCTV installed etc
Tel 01366 728403
Mobile 07752 587111
Page 31
Thank you very much
for all your kind donations to the foodbank and all you do to help others
If you would like to donate to your local Foodbank there is a drop off point at St Andrewrsquos Church Northwold Find out more
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httpwwwtrusselltrustorg
If you need the Foodbank please donrsquot
hesitate to contact someone who can
give you a foodbank voucher such as
doctors health visitors social workers
clergy citizenrsquos advice bureau and
police
Ness and Paul
foodbankdonationsnymhushcom
THE MAGPIE CENTRE WEST NORFOLK RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
Closed Until Further Notice
In line with RDA National advice and
guidelines we regret to advise that the
Magpie Centre will be closed until
further notice
As you would expect our horses will
continue to be cared for and we need
your support more than ever Please
check our Facebook page for regular
updates thank you
We have been carrying out our life-
changing activities at our Wallington
Hall location for over 30 years and
take great pride in the exceptional
standard of our instructors and
volunteers
We rely on voluntary help as well as
donations and legacies to deliver our
services
Advice for Volunteers
If you are to visit the Magpie Centre
as a volunteer dur ing the closure of
the Magpie Centre to help with horse
care and field maintenance thank you
so much
Can we please ask that on arrival and
departure you wash your hands and
regularly during your visit Please also
avoid close contact with others and
practice social distancing at all times
whilst at the centre
In the event you experience any of
the symptoms of coronavirus
including coughing fever however
minor please DO NOT VISIT THE
MAGPIE CENTRE
Please inform us immediately if you
have any symptoms or are diagnosed
with coronavirus and you have either
visited the Magpie Centre recently or
have come into contact with someone
who has
The current advice from the NHS can
be found here httpswwwnhsuk
conditionscoronavirus-covid-19
The Magpie Centre home of WNRDA
now has 90 volunteers who give up
their time on a regular basis to help
with the running of the yard pony care
and assisting with riding and carriage
driving lessons
No previous experience is required for
volunteers as all training will be
provided
If you can help with this please call the
Centre on 01553 810202
Thank you
Would you like to advertise in
Village Life
Please contact the Editor
for available sizes amp rates
editornorthwoldnet
Or Tel 01366 727072
Annual Club Memberships are now due
Adults pound5 Children pound250 Member benefits inc discounted Events tickets and Club Hire
Please contact a committee member
See our Facebook page for up-to-date info on upcoming events
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL CLUB Hovellrsquos Lane Northwold IP26 5LX
Page 32
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL
CLUB
The club is normally open for bookings for social events
birthday parties weddings christenings amp funeral wakes
The bar can also be made available
All at very reasonable rates
For information call
Tony Waring 728455
David Gricks 728174
David Lavender 727111
Due to COVID-19 pandemic the club is shut indefinitely
All events are cancelled until further notice
Stay safe everyone
Thank you to all our volunteers who keep the club running
ALL EVENTS ADVERTISED ON THIS PAGE ARE AT
RISK OF CANCELLATION DUE TO THE ON-GOING
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Page 7
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Hardware Installations
Virus Checks amp Removal Internet Security
Internet Connections Repairs amp Upgrades
Training Sessions Program installations
Georgina Sims
MARK ROBERTS Plumbing amp Heating
Plumbing amp Heating bull Boiler Replacement Central Heating Installation
BathroomsShowers bull Water Softeners
ALL WORK amp MATERIALS GUARANTEED REFERENCES AVAILABLE
Telephone 01366 727344 Mobile 07887 646587
The Co-Responder team at RAF
Marham have taken delivery of two
Double Staffed Ambulances at the
base to enable them to assist the East
of England Ambulance Trust The
Trust approached Military Co-
Response Schemes to support the
NHS with the current increase in
demand from COVID 19 and have
now supplied four of the Double
Staffed Ambulances to Military Co-
Response teams across the region
RAF Marhamrsquos Co-Responder
scheme has been assisting the East of
England Ambulance Trust for 19
years and during this time the team
has seen considerable change and
expansion both in size and with the
skills used whilst deployed Prior to
the team receiving the Double Staffed
Ambulances which they will run
alongside their Rapid Response Car
they received intensive additional
training in airway management
enhanced clinical equipment such as
the Corpuls (ECG monitoring) and
driver training The latest expansion to
support this period of national crisis
will enable the RAF Marham Co-
Responders to attend emergency calls
assess patients and transport them to
hospital
The RAF Marham team consists of
around 15 personnel with considerable
experience from a few months to 15
years supporting the East of England
Ambulance Trust on the front line
They have a variety of lsquodayrsquo jobs at
the base from Supply Logistics RAF
Regiment and Police Ground and
Air technicians and IT staff The
longest serving member of the team
has seen it morph from a small team
with a small car that responded to a
select range of life-threatening calls
and cardiac arrests to today where
they now have the ability to respond
to all types of emergency calls
RAF Marham Station Commander
Group Captain James Beck said ldquo I
am very proud of what the team have
done to support the NHS over the
past two decades and this latest
expansion with the new training and
provision of two ambulances proves
how valuable our volunteers are and
continue to be to our local
communityrdquo
Alex Laurent Community Response
Manager Cambridgeshire and Military
Co-Response Lead with EEAST said
ldquoThe RAF Co-Responders are a vital
asset to the East of England
Ambulance Service providing vital
support manning Double Staffed
Ambulances and their Rapid Response
Vehicles during this COVID-19
pandemic
ldquoThe support they bring to the
communities is outstanding as they all
promote excellent patient care The
Trust are really proud to have the RAF
Co-Responders on board during this
challenging timerdquo
RAF MARHAM CO-RESPONDERS TAKE DELIVERY OF TWO DOUBLE STAFFED AMBULANCES
Page 8
Those of you who know David amp I are aware we both have quite serious underlying medical conditions this puts us in the at risk category
Not wanting to put our staff at risk trying to hold the fort for us we have taken the decision to close the pub with immediate effect
Once all of this is over well be back as they say
We will let you know when we can open again although it looks like it may be some time We will do our best to keep you informed of any developments if you could spread the word that would be helpful
Many thanks for your support over our first 8 months Keep Safe
Janice amp David xx
The editors of the village magazines are striving manfully to keep the publications appearing albeit some of them are only on line at present The lockdown has deprived them of a lot of their usual copy (minutes of parish meetings etc) so they have asked for any additional material we contributors could offer
My main article this month was a bit sombre and contained no jokes at all so there follows a joke a few bits and pieces that may be of interest to you especially the blokes and then some more jokes
A young couple was discussing what ldquoturned them onrdquo He insisted that it was when she wore her leather coat ndash he got really aroused rapid pulse fast breathing and so on She wanted to know why Was it because it was short and showed her legs NO was it because the colour matched her hair NO was it because it made her eyes look good NO This went on for a few minutes before she gave up and the answer came ldquoIts because it makes you smell like a new carrdquo
I usually read the days news online at 4am (Dont ask) and this morning I read about a bloke who had found a Ford Popular buried in his
garden (I thought I had problems with blocks of concrete) This reminded me of my first car which was a pound12 Ford Popular and an article I had written some years ago about the cars I had owned I think it would stand repeating
I started in general practice on 1st January 1970 I joined a three doctor practice in Pound Hill Crawley and bought a house in Copthorne between Crawley and East Grinstead In those days there were no photocopiers no computers no electronic calculators and colour TV was just arriving with only three channels Termination of pregnancy was illegal Car radios were screwed into the dashboard and the wing had to be drilled for the ariel The first tape systems in cars needed an extra player under the dash and each tape was the size of half a house-brick Mobile phones were 20 years away I changed cars quite regularly ndash Ford Popular (sit up and beg) pound12 Hillman Minx with 3 gear column change which was very floppy pound35 Vauxhall Victor old style pound45 ndash this took us all around Scotland then the MOT was introduced and the man was very rude about my lovely car ndash something about the bottom being about to fall out of it ndash and
demanded that I took it away as it was spoiling his premises Next came a new look (swept down rear wings) Victor pound95 This was a really modern comfortable car which I loved and in which I took my Institute of Advanced Motorists advanced driving test ndash failed first time through not using the horn enough on bends I was devastated but passed next time Then son Calum came along and he had a lot of paraphernalia such as the cardboard box and wheels type pushchair and I bought a Morris Oxford traveller (566 DGT) for pound175 This amount of money was way beyond my cash capacity so it was bought on hire purchase at pound7-10-00 a month (even that amount was difficult to find) I treasured that car polished it weekly and travelled thousands of miles We travelled to Spain for a holiday my father and mother travelling behind in his new Cortina 1600E My shiny car was already many years old and the tired suspension made light of all the bumpy roads (no motorways in France in those days - only signs saying ldquoChausee deformee) but my father was having a terrible time The suspension on his 1600E was really hard (a sports model) and he could not travel at more than 40mph without bouncing off the road or hitting his head on the roof so he begged me to slow down The journey back was interesting the clutch master cylinder started to leak in Spain at the beginning of the journey home In those days car parts for British cars were not readily available on the continent so I bought clutch fluid and had to jump out and refill the reservoir after every 5 depressions Having arrived home the new seal was fitted within minutes
My local garage in Copthorne was a Fiat agency My next car was a chocolate brown Fiat 125 Special (pound220 - one up from the Fiat 124 workhorse later replaced by the Lada) It really needed driving hard the engine was sporty and the car travelled much too fast For months it suffered from a ldquosnatchingrdquo suggesting a carburettor or high tension lead problem We spent ages looking for the trouble until one night I was under the bonnet at night and saw one of the high tension leads shorting across onto the
The Crown Inn
30 High Street
Northwold
IP26 5LA
WHAT DID THE DOCTOR THINK LAST MONTH SUPPLEMENTARY ARTICLE
Page 9
really well However about once a fortnight there would be a massive explosion under the bonnet and the corrugated rubber pipe taking air into the engine would be shredded Totally undeterred I bought some spare pipes and replaced them when necessary
Note I sold that car in 1978 and moved on to Volvos Peugeots and Renault Espaces ndash I currently own my eighth Espace which is now 10 years old The car and I are in competition to see who lives the longer
An old snake went to see his doctor because his vision was failing The doctor fitted him with spectacles and the snake returned two weeks later asking to be treated for profound depression as he had just discovered that he had been living with a garden hose for two years
A young girl was doing her homework and had to explain the difference between anger and exasperation She asked her father to help he told her that it was all a matter of degree and arranged a demonstration He picked up the telephone and rang a random number To the man who answered the phone he said ldquoIs Melvin thererdquo The man answered ldquoThere is no-one here called Melvin You really should learn to look up numbers before you dialrdquo The man said to his daughter ldquoSee the man was not happy with my call ndash we annoyed himrdquo He then rang the number again ldquoIs Melvin thererdquo ldquoNow look hererdquo came the heated reply ldquoYou just called this number and I told you that there is no Melvin here DO NOT TROUBLE ME AGAINrdquo The receiver slammed down The father turned to his daughter and said ldquoThat was anger Now I shall show you what
exasperation meansrdquo He dialled the same number again and when the man answered shouting and angry the father asked quietly and calmly ldquoHello this is Melvin Have there been any calls for merdquo
Finally I might have given the impression in the main article that Deannie and I are coping well with the lockdown Thinking about it that may not be quite true as we have taken to talking to our house equipment asking them what they think of the current situationWe had a nice chat with the microwave and the toaster and we all agreed that the situation was very serious However we didnt mention anything to the washing machine as she always put a different spin on everything The fridge when approached was cold and distant and all the kitchen sink would say was that everything was going down the drain The iron took a different view being of the opinion that matters were not that pressing at present The vacuum cleaner was most unsympathetic telling us to ldquojust suck it uprdquo However the pedestal fan was more sympathetic feeling that the matter would soon blow over The WC looked a bit flushed when we spoke to it but did not express an opinion However the door knob told us firmly to ldquoget a griprdquo The front door told us we were unhinged and the curtains told us to pull ourselves together Altogether we wished we had not discussed matters with them because they just left us confused and miserable
Ah well I hope that was all of interest Please look after yourselves
Best wishes and fond memories to you all
Ian Nisbet
rear bulkhead the problem was easily solved and I was up to max speed again
A friend of mine was an estate agent In 1970 we would drink together and could only afford about half a pint each Over the next couple of years his business took off and he took to selling off his Volvo estates after 3 years So my next car was his Volvo 145S estate (BPO995G) a really solid piece of kit My favourite bit was the rear windscreen wiper the first I had ever owned On reflection the car was very noisy and not at all nippy the inside was all black rubber but there was plenty of room and when it rained I could wash and wipe the rear window from the dashboard Having bought an ancient caravan I fitted a towbar to this Volvo and we headed off to France on Townsend Thoresen my father and mother following in the Cortina 1600E and a newer caravan Half way through France a clattering noise started at the rear of my car so I stopped to investigate The towbar had come loose Happily my father never travelled without most of his tools so we could put matters right When we arrived at the caravan site a terminal post on my car battery broke and a new battery cost me pound40 (1974) and used up my entire spending money for the fortnight
Three years later I bought my friends next Volvo 145 estate (DPO 952L) This was an interesting car with a petrol injection engine and a strange computer between the driver and the engine Foot on accelerator hang around a bit and then the car would move Sometimes unnerving at road junctions I had this car converted to LPG (an enormous gas tank behind the rear seats) and it went
REPORT FROM 16TH MARCH TO 3RD APRIL 2020
Covid update
All meetings suspended
Playground shut
Volunteer group put into place
Covid-19 leaflets printed and put in to every home in Northwold
Volunteer group registered with NCC and Breckland District Council central hubs
Grant of pound1000 applied for from the Norfolk Community Foundation ndash Safeguarding vulnerable Persons policy put in place as part of the conditions of obtaining this grant
Other Business
Riverside potholes - Highways agreed to deliver free of charge finings for Riverside potholes
Roundabout in playground repaired and painted
Speeding on Whittington Hill ndash Norfolk PNN agreed to upgrade the area to RED and will enforce as soon as they possibly can
Methwold Road A134 junction the following email was sent to Cllr Ryves from Andrew Wallace ndash Highways Engineer on the 30th March 2020
ldquoI am happy to meet the parish in the future to discuss this site as I have done previously I am afraid that little has changed since we last met
The details of accidents that you
kindly sent me are not officially recorded unless the police have been involved and these are the only records we use to determine the status of the highway in regards to lsquoaccident blackspotsrsquo Below is a statement from our Network Safety team which I hope will go some way to re-assuring the parish we are doing something to alleviate their concerns The implementation date has gone back due to the present situation but as soon as we are up and running fully again I can give you an implementation date
The junction has long been a source of local concern and has been an accident cluster site in the past We have looked at the site in the past and provided red central hatching side road triggered VAS warning signs and improved visibility as far as is possible within the site constraints This does seem to have had a positive effect with an improved personal injury accident record of 2 slight injury accidents occurring in the last 3 years
We have recently carried out a Route Safety Study for the whole of A134 This has recommended a new 50mph speed limit on A134 through Northwold and should be implemented around MarchApril 2020 The new lower speed should further improve safety at the junctionrdquo
OUTSTANDING MATTERS FROM MEETING ON 5TH MARCH 2020
I had to put a lot on hold during the past month but I will get these sorted asap and report back on the April update if there is any news
Planning Updates in Brief
2000169F The Old Bell 2 Whittington Hill Whittington dated 7th February 2020
Proposed conversion of outbuilding to form a single dwelling
Planning approved 3132020
2000334F 7 West End Barns West End Northwold dated 4th March 2020
REMOVAL OR VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 1 AND 5 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 192155F Variation or removal of conditions 256 and 8 of planning permission 101380EXF (Extension of time for the implementation of a planning permission reference 0702109F) Construction of dwelling and garage at 7 West End Barns West end Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask this notice has been put
out to local residents that could be
affected by this change and have they
had a chance to respond Nothing back
from planning however this may be
down to the current emergency
situation
Page 10
MEGAN OLIVIA BEAUTY SALON Small tranquil salon located in
the peaceful village of Northwold
Offering a range of beauty treatments including massages facials manicures pedicures and waxing
Find us on Facebook for more details amp special offers Following recent UK Government guidelines I am hoping to
re-open from Saturday 4th July
13 Church Lane Northwold 07960173171
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
MARCH 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
Page 11
CBB Building Services
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Extensions renovations painting and decorating plastering flint work chalk work and drain work
Please call for a free estimate or to discuss your requirements on
01366 727789 or
07850 494279
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ALL GARDEN MAINTENANCE UNDERTAKEN
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Grass Cutting Hedge Trimming Tree amp Shrub Pruning
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HIGH LIFT DUMPER HIRE
MINI DIGGER HIRE with
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Daily Rates Delivered
TELEPHONE 07774 724366 or 01553 849802
Payments agreed for March invoices Northwold Payments Agreed wc 30th March 2020
AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The following payments were author -
ised wc 30th March by email - The cheques were signed by Cllrs C Anderson and R Crisp
Balance for March 2020 pound2043393 Minus the following direct debits Haven street lighting pound9307 Haven street lighting pound450 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound12167 Plus the following receipts Lottery Grant for car park pound1000000 Total Income pound1000000 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound3031226 Cheques Description Total 2305 Salary and padded envelopes pound27572 2306 NALC subscription pound24746 2307 SPC Printers - Covid leaflets pound2500 2308 FLP Outdoor play solutions - repairs to roundabout pound209787 2309 SALC Payroll services pound5400 2310 TTSR Grass cutting and tree surgery works pound275400 2311 BCKLWN Dog Bin Collection pound73882 2312 Paper and inks for printer pound7733 2313 Weeting PC - litterpicks and hiviz vests x 12 pound2000 Total Cheques paid pound629020 Balance in Community Account April 2020 pound2402206 Bank Statement Balance as of 22320 pound3031226 Unpresented cheques todate pound629020 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound2402206
Page 12
connection seems reliable and the
format seems to work If you havenrsquot
expressed you views and would like to
make a case for streaming from St
Maryrsquos please let me know
Finally a reflection by Henri
Nouwen on Spiritual Discipline
The spiritual life is a gift It is a gift of
the Holy Spirit who lifts us up into the
kingdom of Godrsquos love But to say that
being lifted up into the kingdom of
love is a divine gift does not mean that
we wait passively until the gift is
offered to us Jesus tells us to set our
hearts on the kingdom Setting our
hearts on something involves not only
serious aspiration but also strong
determination A spiritual life requires
human effort The forces that keep
pulling us back into a worry-filled life
are not easy to overcome Here we
touch the question of the other side of
Gently Reaching Into the Minds
Souls and Hearts Of Everyone
Easter VII 24th May 2020
Given that my sermon this week
centres on prayer let me share this
small slice of humour You may have
encountered it before but itrsquos new to
me
Senility Prayer
God grant me the senility to forget the
people I never liked anyway the good
fortune to run into the ones I do and
the eyesight to tell the difference
I guess wersquoll have to wait for some
time to have that the lsquogood fortunersquo to
lsquorun intorsquo friends Perhaps by then our
eyesight might not be what it washellip
Booking In
I received an email this week from an
old uni friend in Australia Oz is
lsquounlockingrsquo a bit quicker than here in
Blighty ndash unsurprising given how
fortunate they are to have had so few
cases of the virus and less that 100
deaths She asked me if our services
have resumed yet before revealing
how things are working Downunder
Apparently they are opening for
services but congregations are
limited to a maximum of 10 You
have to phone the priest to book your
slot in the pews A novel ideahellip She
said she hadnrsquot got around to it yet
No newshellip
The C of E remains silent as to if
when Church services can resume
The feedback Irsquove had from many of
you re the Zoom Eucharists would
indicate that the majority are happy
for them to continue from my living
room as in most cases the internet
lsquoTOTS amp Corsquo Parents amp Children Group
Usually meet every Friday (during term time)
between 1000 am - 1200 pm at Northwold Village Hall
Temporarily suspended due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Yoursquoll receive a warm welcome plus a drink amp healthy
snack for your little one
Please support your local parent baby and toddler group
First session is free then just pound2 after that
We require a volunteer to organise the sessions
Please contact Steve Stark Village Hall Trustee 727855
News from the Pews in Grimshoe Benefice PASTORAL LETTER FROM THE RECTOR
Page 13
discipleship The practice of spiritual
discipline makes us more sensitive to
the small gentle voice of God The
prophet Elijah did not encounter God
in the mighty wind or in the
earthquake or in the fire but in the
small voicehellip
Through a spiritual discipline we
prevent the world from filling our
lives to such an extent that there is no
place to listen A spiritual discipline
sets us free to pray or to say it better
allows the Spirit of God to pray in us
From Henri Nouwen Circles of Love
Every blessing
Rev Joan Horan Rector
Grimshoe Benefice
(inc St Andrews Northwold)
To join in a Zoom video service
please contact Christine Parker on
01842 827152 or email
grimshoebeneficeofficegmailcom
FREELANCE GROOM All stable amp yard duties undertaken
Long term short term or holiday cover
Trustworthy experienced
caring and reliable
British Grooms Association member amp
Intermediate Certificate BHS Stage 1
NVQ Horse and Yard Safety Equine
Health (Moreton Morrell College)
References available
Contact Holly on 07731395142 or
hollyweb92gmailcom
PIANO LESSONS Inspiring piano teacher with over 20
yearsrsquo teaching experience available
to visit your home Gave up years
ago Reignite your passion for
music Learn to play your favourite
song Specialist in classic jazz and
(good) pop music All abilities
welcome
Available weekdays 9am ndash 3pm
Free initial visitconsultation
Contact Josh Daniels 07540 556195
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
SUSPENSION OF MEETINGS
As a result of advice received regarding the current outbreak of coronavirus all Northwold and Whittington Parish Council meetings have been suspended until
further notice
The clerk in consultation with the chairman has been delegated powers to maintain the essential functions of the Council
Any urgent issues which require councillorsrsquo comment or agreement will be
carried out electronically and recorded
Instead of Minutes of Meetings a monthly statement of activity will be published on the Northwold amp Whittington Parish Council website
(httpsnorthwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk) and posted on the Parish Council Notice Boards
During the period of suspension residents who wish to contact the Parish
Council should email the Clerk at clerknandwpcuk
Cliff Anderson Chairman
Page 14
Vat claim put in for year ending
March 2020 pound254770
New Community Car Park in
School Lane - Cllr Anderson
contacted the owners of the
property next door to the proposed
car park regarding the visibility
splay - asking that they begin the
process of contacting their
solicitor as it will be necessary for
this restriction to be written into
the deeds of their property
Audit figures completed sent by e-
mail to the internal auditor ndash
(advice received from SLCC is
that this could be carried out via
email) These have now been
signed off by the auditor ready for
signing off by the Chairman when
we can all meet again
Planning Updates in Brief
2000334F 7 West End Barns West
End Northwold dated 4th March
2020
REMOVAL OR VARIATION OF
CONDITIONS 1 AND 5 OF
PLANNING PERMISSION
192155F
Variation or removal of conditions
256 and 8 of planning permission
101380EXF (Extension of time for
the implementation of a planning
permission reference 0702109F)
Construction of dwelling and garage at
7 West End Barns West end
Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask if this notice has been put
out to local residents that could be
affected by this change and have they
had a chance to respond
Nothing back from planning however
this may be down to the current
situation
REPORT FROM MONDAY 5TH
APRIL TO FRIDAY 1ST MAY 2020
Covid update
Norfolk Foundation Grant paid
into Parish Account and pound500 was
paid into Cllr Sylvesterrsquos account
for Volunteer expenses and needs
(Weeting Parish Council agreed
to arrange a BACS payment out of
their account upon receipt of a
cheque for pound500 being paid by
Northwold to Weeting)
Other Business
Concern was raised over possible
gatherings of more than one
family on the playing field it was
agreed not to carry out any action
and to monitor the situation for
the time being
Councillor Raynor carried out the
repairs on the old telephone box
and it is now ready for the
necessary works to be carried out
to turn it into a small library once
restrictions have been lifted
Water coming off the A134 into
Methwold Road ndash drains blocked
ndash Reported on line to Highways
Two pull in places off the A134
into Church Lane by Bull Dog
Barnes ndash pot holes need filling ndash
Reported online with Highways
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
APRIL 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
01366 328879
Page 15
Payments agreed for April invoices Northwold Payments Agreed wc AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Balance for April 2020 pound2402206 Minus the following direct debits Havenpower pound11377 Havenpower pound485 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound14272 Plus the following receipts Norfolk Community Foundation Covid 19 grant pound100000 Precept pound2010284 Total Income pound2110284 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound4498218 Cheques Description Total 2312 Cancelled cheque to viking Stationary -pound7733 2314 Weeting Parish Council - Payment for use
of online banking for Bacs payment to Cllr Sylvester for volunteer group expenses pound50000
2315 Clerks salary and expenses pound37759 2316 HMRC PAYE pound21980 2314 CAS Ltd - Parish Insurance pound81053 Total Cheques paid pound183059 Balance in Community Account May 2020 pound4315159 Bank reconciliation for April Bank Statement Balance as of 2042020 pound4698384 Unpresented cheques to date pound383225 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound4315159 Coronavirus Spend from Grant ring-fenced for volunteer expenses Total awarded pound100000 Payment made to Cllr R Silvester pound50000 Balance pound50000 pound10000 ring-fenced for Community Car Park
EXPERIENCED GARDENER
WITH EXCELLENT REFERENCES
AVAILABLE FOR WORK
REASONABLE HOURLY RATES
Telephone James on
01366 - 328895
Page 16
intention of turning them into photobooks for the kids to keep So all in all I shall be OK with lockdown until Christmas Then of course all the colour slides from the 60s and 70s need sorting out scanning and turning into books
Since we have lived here I have gone to Morrisons supermarket in January and February They sell the most amazing perennial plants which I take home and ldquobring onrdquo ready to plant in the Spring This year I bought Armeria Knautia Erysimum Linaria Coreopsis Campanula Cymbalaria Cistus Lychnis Hesperis and some Berberis and Viburnum They were all really inexpensive and we are already enjoying a profusion of colour Online sources have provided dry root plants such as Dahlia Dicentra Red Hot Poker and Echinacia and lots of climbers to cover all my new trellis work I have spent day after day in the garden for the last seven weeks and it is amazing how friendly the birds have become Of course the robin sits on my spade or wheelbarrow but I now have pigeons collared doves magpies and blackbirds all in amongst my feet The blackbirds spend all day digging in my newly worked tilth of soil digging a big hole in their search for worms and scattering the soil all over the patio All this while I am working four feet away planting all my new heathers etc for them to dig up The blackbirds ndash mother father and more recently half a dozen offspring ndash all work diligently chucking soil about and grinning at me I am sure that if they had two fingers gestures would be
made The big birds fight for the birdbath So far the female pigeon is winning ndash she just sits in it for long periods of time and the others fly around more and more irritable because they want a drink or a bath
Happily we have no Bluebells or (after an initial skirmish with some infested top soil) Bindweed However my beautiful new lawn has become infested with coarse grasses mostly couch and the current an is to replace it in the autumn Bluebells are easier to get rid of
Unless anything dramatic happens next months article will deal with how much all the plants have grown Also I may be able to tell you what I have found in the garage during the clear out
A bachelor uses the same pub every night On most evenings a beautiful girl would come in and drink alone After a week he made his move but despite his best efforts he could make no progress with her She would not even accept a drink Eventually he asked her ldquoWhy wont you come home with merdquo The girl replied ldquoWell this may seem odd in this day and age but I am saving myself and keeping pure until I meet the man I loverdquo ldquoWowrdquo said the bachelor ldquoThat must be rather difficultrdquo ldquoOh I dont mind too muchrdquo she replied ldquoBut my husband is quite upsetrdquo
A man was walking along a beach in California when he discovered an old brass lamp He rubbed it and an irascible genie appeared ldquoThis is the fourth time this month and I am fed up granting wishes so you can only have one wishrdquo The man replied ldquoWell I have always wanted to go to Hawaii but I am scared of flying and I get very seasick Could you build me a bridge so I can drive thererdquo The genie is not impressed ldquoThe wishes you people come up with This idea is ridiculous How would the supports reach the bottom of the Pacific How much concrete How much steel No think of another wishrdquo ldquoOKrdquo says the man ldquoHerersquos another wish I have been married and divorced four times My wives always said that I am uncaring and insensitive So my wish is that I could understand women know how they feel inside and what they are thinking when they give me
WHAT DID THE DOCTOR THINK THIS MONTH
Well we are still here not having left the house and garden for seven weeks We are mightily blessed to have the garden and for most of the time stunning weather so life has been OK At the beginning of the lock down which for us could last for months as we are categorised as old and frail I said to Deannie that I would need several projects to keep me sane On good days I would work on the garden much of which still required rescuing from the rock hard clay which formed the potential flower beds On cold days I would sort out my study having tipped everything into the room and the cupboards when we moved life in the room had not moved on and a serious sort out was required Talking of a serious sort out leads me to the third project - the garage We have a large double garage and before we moved we racked it all out with four 20ft rows of four tiers high racking and when we moved everything got stashed higgledy-piggledy into the garage much to the amusement and derision of all our friends and relatives Little has changed and I have been receiving a lot of ldquostickrdquo from anyone who dares to express an opinion Management has been extremely tolerant probably because she is totally overwhelmed whenever she attempts to enter the garage and cannot get beyond the door I have told her that all she needs to do is tie a rope to the door and the other to her waist thus ensuring that she will always escape ndash this works well for me but she does not seem impressed by the idea The fourth project concerns sorting out photos many of which go back to the early 1930s (some into the 1800s) with the
Page 17
the silent treatment know what they are crying and what they really want when they say lsquonothingrsquo Above all I want to be able to make them truly happyrdquo
The genie thinks for a while and then asks ldquoHow many lanes should the bridge have two or fourrdquo
Best wishes to you all Ian Nisbet
DOWN MEMORY LANE Why General Practice
Dr Ian Nisbet I have wanted to be a GP since the age of four In the 1940s when my two uncles were single-handed dispensing GPs in Halifax and Stainland in Yorkshire I was fascinated by the smell of Vitamin B in the dispensary the consulting rooms in the house and the conversations over the meal table which demonstrated the two doctors profound devotion to their patients Their wives were the sole receptionists and only they would answer the telephone which was mounted on the wall at eye level The box was mahogany and the fittings were all brass There was a crank handle to contact the operator The brass mouthpiece was permanently fixed to the box and the brass earpiece was removed from the box to take the call My aunts would put out my uncles clothes every day matching the shirts suits cufflinks and shoes to save the doctor being troubled by mundane matters Assisted by the maid the cleaner and the gardener (the chauffeur had been dismissed when the NHS started in 1948 and the doctors incomes although lower became regular The remaining staff gradually disappeared over the next few years) the wives would run their enormous houses with military precision The houses which were quite similar had long tiled corridors ideal for pushing my Dinky lorries and buses around and I must have travelled miles on my knees the aunts were horrified by how black my knees became The two GPs would take me out on their visits around the towns and the Yorkshire Moors They had Rover cars which improved as new models became available leading up to the Rover 90 100 and 110 great luxury I was always made most welcome by the patients who plied me with
lemonade and cakes a great treat when many groceries were still on ration and fired me up with enthusiasm to be a GP Only later did I learn of the enormous stress the doctors were under with a 247 commitment to their patients and many night visits of which I as a child was unaware Many treatments were as yet uninvented sulphonamides were quite new and Penicillin was in its infancy The uncles would often have to watch patients die with nothing except compassion to offer them Crisis and Lysis were still very much in vogue Uncle David used to have a couple of ldquocoping strategiesrdquo In Winter when he could cope no longer with the stress he would drive to Scotch Corner on the A1 and sit there for an hour or two In the Summer he would drive to the seaside hire a small motor boat and drive it out to sea until he ran out of petrol Then he would sit there and wait to be rescued I could never understand the boat scenario at the time but I was often reminded of it after I had moved to Feltwell and frequently became overwhelmed by the day and night workload I only have one unhappy memory of those times One of the aunts laid the table with thin round cork mats to protect the surface My enquiring mind made me wonder whether or not the mat could be folded in two Of course I tried it and it broke My father who was of a Victorian disposition with regard to my upbringing was singularly displeased and I remember the episode well The single-minded ambition to be a GP made all my school decisions about which subjects to take very easy I went to Birkenhead School something of an academic pressure cooker with seven day a week commitments and went to The London Hospital to study Medicine starting a couple of months before my 18th birthday I qualified when I was just over 22 years old and started my ldquoHouse jobsrdquo at The London Hospital (Orthopaedics) followed by General Medicine and a senior house officer position in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the old Redhill General Hospital The house jobs were extremely hard work Basically at Redhill I was on call 24 hours a day seven days a week with only half a day off each month all for
pound78 per month It was absolutely exhausting and I felt nauseous with tiredness a lot of the time I had my own room on the ward with a bed in it I remember being grateful if I managed to have more than an hours uninterrupted sleep The experience gained was phenomenal Todays young hospital doctors with their 48 hours per week in shifts must have great problems gaining the sort of experience which has stood me in such good stead Abiding memories from those days involve glass syringes There were no disposable plastic syringes The glass plunger was ground to make it rough so that it would have friction with the barrel of the syringe We would put some vaseline on it to make it watertight Often while pulling on the barrel to extract the blood from a vein the whole thing would go loose the plunger would fall out of the barrel and the floor would be covered in blood Angry patient and embarrassed doctor I have previously written about boiling patients urine as part of the testing procedure ndash warm it gently over the Bunsen burner go too far and an air bubble will form in the test tube explode and blow the entire contents of the test tube over the bench I have vivid memories from my Gynaecology job A middle-aged Canadian lady ended up on my ward She had uterine fibroids and had been bleeding profusely before collapsing She was admitted with a Haemoglobin of about 20 (it should be at least 85) and was in imminent danger of death Normally we would transfuse her with blood get her stable and perform an hysterectomy The problem was ndash she was a Jehovahs Witness and refused point blank to have a transfusion I told her she would almost certainly die without treatment and she said ldquoOK if that is Gods willrdquo I rang her husband in Canada and he said the same Thoroughly rattled I rang the Medical Protection Society who told me that I should leave her alone having asked her to sign a disclaimer form She signed and I waited for her to die However the bleeding stopped her Haemoglobin started to rise and against all the odds she survived We must draw our own conclusions I bought a house in Copthorne and started in general practice in Pound Hill Crawley when I was just over 24 years old [End]
Swaffham Norfolk PE37 8HT
LOCAL BUS SERVICES There are more buses than those listed - check with the driver visit wwwcoachservicesltdcom wwwtravelineinfo or contact the following-
Coach Services 01842 821509 Travel Line 08712 002233
-------------------------------------------------------------------------Due to the COVID-19 pandemic starting on March 30th until further notice Coach Services will only be operating Monday to Friday
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NORTHWOLDWHITTINGTON - THETFORD (Coach Services - CS40)
NO RETURN SERVICE AVAILABLE DURING COVID-19 REDUCED SERVICE PERIOD
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THETFORD - NORTHWOLD WHITTINGTON ndash KINGrsquoS LYNN (Coach Services - CS40)
MONDAY ndash FRIDAY ONLY DURING COVID-19 REDUCED SERVICE PERIOD
Northwold Pick up point Tile CentreMethodist Chapel 1011 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Whittington Pick up point Norman Drive (A134) 1015 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Arrives Kingrsquos Lynn bus station Stand H 1055 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Departs Kingrsquos Lynn bus station Stand H 1330 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Whittington Drop Off point Norman Drive (A134) 1405 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Northwold Drop Off point Tile CentreMethodist Chapel 1409 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Brandon Drop Off point High St adj ALDI 1442 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Arrives Thetford Bus Interchange Stand D 1510 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
NO RETURN FROM THETFORD DURING COVID-19 REDUCED SERVICE PERIOD
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE NOTE New legislation came into force in January 2020 regarding bus services mostly for market day services regarding PSV Accessibility Regulations (disabled access) THIS HAS RESULTED IN THE FOLLOWING SERVICE CANCELLATIONS-
There is NO extra bus lsquoNo 12rsquo on Tuesdays mdash Kingrsquos Lynn Market Day
EAGLES COACHES ldquoDOWNHAM MARKET DAYrdquo SERVICE HAS ALSO BEEN CANCELLED
FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION PLEASE RING COACH SERVICES OR CHECK WEBSITE
Page 18
Saturday 13th June 2020
CANCELLED
Its with great sadness that the Norman PTFA Officers have had to take the decision to cancel this years
Carnival due to the current health situation Our main priority is everyones wellbeing so please stay safe and
well and our fantastic village Carnival will be back with a bang in 2021
The Norman PTFA
WASTE BIN and RECYCLING COLLECTION DATES
Due to COVID-19 there have been changes to bin collections Were unable to collect food waste Please
continue to place any food waste into your black bin which well collect as normal
You can view your scheduled bin collections below
The collection dates for all of the bins
that you have at your home reflect any
collections that are affected by bank
holidays
Please note that collection day
information will only be shown for the
brown bin service if you have paid for
the service
Thursday 11 June 2020 GREEN
Friday 12 June 2020 BROWN
Thursday 18 June 2020 BLACK
Thursday 25 June 2020 GREEN
Friday 26 June 2020 BROWN
Thursday 2 July 2020 BLACK
Your black and green bin collection is
normally THURSDAY
Your brown bin collection is
normally FRIDAY
ldquoI now get out for many more walks now that restrictions are lifted
I like to exercise my owner by
getting them to clean up after merdquo
Please look out for the strategically placed red bins around the village to dispose of your dog waste
Page 19
Page 20
REPORT FROM MONDAY 4TH TO FRIDAY 29TH MAY 2020 Covid 19 actions update
Rent from SSC ndash it was agreed (6
replied to the email) to suspend
the rent due from the Sports and
Social Club during the shutdown
Other Business
Water coming off the A134 into
Methwold Road ndash drains blocked -
Highways have this scheduled for
repair ndash should be completed by
the end of May
Two pull in places off the A134
into Church Lane by Bull Dog
Barnes ndash pot holes need filling ndash
Highways have this scheduled for
repair - should be completed by
the end of May
London bridge ndash update for Cllr
Macmullen - no further progress
with this as it is unlikely
gatherings will be allowed in the
event of a royal death at this time
Neighbourhood Watch ndash update
from Cllr Macmullen ndash this is
limited as two of the Watch
keepers are self-isolating but
keeping in touch with their
residents by phone or Whatrsquos App
or email I am in touch with a lot
of elderly residents by phone
Cllr Anderson filled in the holes
on the Sports Field with topsoil
donated by a resident
Application sent to HM Land
Registry to confirm who owns
the land behind Normandy
Close
Application sent to the bank to
set up internet banking
Cllr Anderson refurbished the
notice board in Hovells Lane
and removed the notice board
opposite the tile centre for the
same treatment
Planning Updates in Brief
2000334F 7 West End Barns
West End Northwold dated 4th
March 2020 REMOVAL OR
VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 1
AND 5 OF PLANNING
PERMISSION 192155F
Variation or removal of conditions
256 and 8 of planning
permission101380EXF (Extension
of time for the implementation of a
planning permission reference
0702109F) Construction of
dwelling and garage at 7 West End
Barns West end Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask if this notice has been
put out to local residents that could
be affected by this change and have
they had a chance to respond There
was no response from planning
Planning approved 22nd May 2020
2000269F SHOP Bulldog Barns 14
Thetford Road Northwold Norfolk
IP26 5LS dated 1st May 2020
Existing cafe on site to return to retail
space erection of temporary building
(occasional guest sleeping
accommodation no kitchenbathroom)
and erection of 2 x new summer
houseretail space
No objections
1801121NMA_1 4 Pinfold Lane
Northwold dated 11th May 2020
Non material amendment to planning
consent 1801121f Proposed side
extension front reception lobbyhall
and attached double garage in 575101
297109 a Conservation Area
3PL20200422F Fen Farm
Oxborough Road Stoke Ferry
PE33 9QH dated 27th April 2020
New wooden log cabin with jetty on
Land Adjacent the River Wissey
Would be used as a rest room shelter
when tending to the adjacent pumping
station(retrospective)
Parish Council object to this
application and letter has been sent to
Breckland Planning Department
DIDLINGTON NURSERIES
Why not visit our walled-in garden Nursery
For all your ornamental amp fruit trees
shrubs perennials and bedding plants
Also compost bark and a large selection of
ornamental pots
Tel (01842) 878288
Est 1962
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
MAY 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings
due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
All decisions made by email will be put on the agenda and minuted when public meetings are allowed
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
Page 21
Taylors Solid Fuels Ltd Family run since 1946
Regular fortnightly Solid Fuel deliveries in your area
Competitive prices and a full range of products
ldquoDonrsquot Shiver We Deliverrdquo
Quality top soils and aggregates Bulk bags and Tipper loads from 1 - 20 tonnes
Tel 01842890568 or see us on wwwtaylorssolidfuelscouk
Northwold Payments Agreed May 2020 AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The following payments were authorised wc 4th May by email The cheques were signed by Cllrs C Anderson and RCrisp Balance for April 2020 pound2402206 Minus the following direct debits Havenpower pound11377 Havenpower pound485 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound14272 Plus the following receipts Norfolk Community Foundation Covid 19 grant pound100000 Precept pound2010284 Total Income pound2110284 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound4498218 Cheques Description Total 2312 Cancelled cheque to Viking Stationary -pound7733 2314 Weeting Parish Council - Payment for use of
online banking for Bacs payment to Cllr Silvester for volunteer group expenses pound50000
2315 Clerks salary and expenses pound37759 2316 HMRC PAYE pound21980 2314 CAS Ltd - Parish Insurance pound81053 Total Cheques paid pound183059 Balance in Community Account May 2020 pound4315159 Bank Statement Balance as of 2042020 pound4698384 Unpresented cheques to date pound383225 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound4315159 Coronavirus Spend from Grant ring-fenced for volunteer expenses Total awarded pound100000 Payment made to Cllr R Silvester pound50000 Balance pound50000
decided I did not have covid-19
Then one afternoon I started feeling
strange I happened to be on a zoom
meeting with David Nabarro who
said anyone who felt unwell should
isolate instantly on the spot I went
home early and then the journey
began
In the first days at home I wasnrsquot
sure I had covid-19 Then I damaged
my hands with bleach It had no
smell I assumed it was old and
inactivemdashbut it was just I could not
smell the chlorine The heaviness
and malaise became worse I had a
tightness in the chest and realised it
could be nothing else I was
mortified that I might have infected
the staff I had worked with for over
20 years I imagined their vulnerable
relatives dying and never forgiving
myself My mind was a mess My
condition deteriorated One
afternoon I suddenly developed a
tachycardia tightness in the chest
and felt so unwell I thought I was
dying My mind became foggy I
tried to google fulminating
myocarditis but couldnrsquot navigate
the screen properly There was
nothing to do I thought if this is it
so be it
A few hours later I woke up alive
and the tightness replaced by
extreme fatigue Every day day after
day Sometimes I felt better and
became optimistic after all the
paralytic state had not recurred but
then the next day I felt as though
someone had hit me around the head
with a cricket bat Staff at work
criticised me for not being clear
ldquomake up your mind Are you
getting better or notrdquo I guess they
were frightened too but I really
could not understand what was
happening
The illness went on and on The
symptoms changed it was like an
advent calendar every day there was
a surprise something new A muggy
head acutely painful calf upset
stomach tinnitus pins and needles
aching all over breathlessness
dizziness arthritis in my hands
weird sensation in the skin with
synthetic materials Gentle exercise or
walking made me worsemdashI would
feel absolutely dreadful the next day I
started talking to others I found a
marathon runner who had tried 8 km
in her second week which caused her
to collapse with rigors and sleep for
24 hours I spoke to others
experiencing weird symptoms which
were often discounted by those around
them as anxiety making them doubt
themselves
The internet described recovery times
of about two weeks for people that
had not been hospitalised I had not
had severe disease yet here I was after
four weeks still unwell My doctor
neighbour and GP were concerned I
consulted with friends who were
consultants in infectious diseases by
email and they wondered if I had more
lung involvement than I had
estimated My tenant had friends who
were still ill at four weeks and this
helped a lot
The least helpful comments were from
people who explained to me that I had
post viral fatigue I knew this was
wrong There was a pattern in that
period from two weeks to six weeks
feeling absolutely dreadful during the
day sleep heavily waking with the
bed drenched in sweat getting up with
a blinding headache receding during
the day turning me into a battered
ragdoll in the evening
I joined a Facebook page (Covid-19
Support Group (have ithad it)) full of
people with these stories some from
the UK some from the US People
suffering from the disease but not
believing their symptoms were real
their families thinking the symptoms
were anxiety employers telling people
they had to return to work as the two
weeks for the illness was up And the
posts reflect this ldquoI thought I was
going crazy for not getting better in
their time framerdquo ldquothe doctor said
there is zero reason to believe it lasts
this longrdquo And too people report that
their families do not believe their ever
changing symptoms that it is
psychological it is the stress
Over the weeks I have been touched
COPING WITH COVID-19 A PERSONAL STORY Paul Garner
Page 22
Hope you can join in being thankful
we have no coronavirus in Northwold
Paul is son of Northwold girl at
school with Basil and we have been
friends ever since
Mother Sylvia died some years ago
but David Paulrsquos Dad is still alive
living in Liverpool
Keep safe
Very best wishes Pam Eyles
Paul Garner ldquoFor 7 weeks I have
been through a roller coaster of ill
health extreme emotions and utter
exhaustionrdquo
May 5 2020
Paul Garner professor of infectious
diseases at Liverpool School of
Tropical Medicine discusses his
experience of having covid-19
In mid-March I developed covid-19
For almost seven weeks I have been
through a roller coaster of ill health
extreme emotions and utter
exhaustion Although not hospitalised
it has been frightening and long The
illness ebbs and flows but never goes
away Health professionals
employers partners and people with
the disease need to know that this
illness can last for weeks and the long
tail is not some ldquopost-viral fatigue
syndromerdquomdashit is the disease People
who have a more protracted illness
need help to understand and cope with
the constantly shifting bizarre
symptoms and their unpredictable
course
Early March seems so far away I
watched Boris introduce social
distancing and then shake hands on
national television I talked with
epidemiological colleagues about the
established effects of austerity
increasing mortality in the poor and
how lockdown would worsen this I
advised my 97 year old father to
isolate I said to myself that years of
running and military fitness would
protect me from harm I discounted a
runny nose carefully checked my
temperature every day and examined
the CDCWHO comparison table and
by the people that have quietly
stepped in to help me cope
appropriate unobtrusive timely
Family friends colleagues and
neighbours Our local yoga studiorsquos
motto is ldquoa community building
strength in mind body and heartrdquo
This love and support of gives us a
direction for our future And today the
disease has lifted For the first time I
do not feel awful
The aim of this piece is to get this
message out for some people the
illness goes on for a few weeks
Symptoms come and go are strange
and frightening The exhaustion is
severe real and part of the illness
And we all need support and love
from the community around us
Paul Garner is Professor at the
Liverpool School of Tropical
Medicine He is Director of the Centre
for Evidence Synthesis in Global
Health and Co-ordinating Editor of
the Cochrane Infectious Diseases
Group
Twitter PaulGarnerWoof
Page 23
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FREE DELIVERY
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MINIMUM SPEND pound20
Remember how pork used to taste when you still had proper crackling Fancy some handmade sausages with more meat than filling Love thick cut bacon with the rind on that has been dry cured All delivered to your door
Call Rob Simonds on 07940800275 to arrange a delivery
Traditional amp Gluten Free 85 meat sausages
pound12 for 3 packs of 8 sausages
Dry Cure Smoked amp Unsmoked Bacon
pound6 a pack ndash approx 500g
Rolled Shoulder of Pork
pound10 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Pack of 2 pork chops
pound5
Smoked Gammon Joints
pound12 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Native Breed Lamb Boxes available in season Dexter Beef Boxes available upon request
(Taken from Facebook post Editor)
Page 24
TEL 01842 828129
MOB 07791 204492
Local Domestic Oil Boiler Servicing Servicing Standard amp CombiCondenser Boilers
Annual Service with Tank Inspection amp Boiler Commissioning
Breakdowns Maintenance amp Repairs WESTNORFOLKBOILERSERVICESCOUK
We enter modern times with the reigns
of William IV and Queen Victoria and
their successors to the
present day
Next after Thomas Waddington as
Rector was Charles Manners Richard
Norman born in 1799 Through his
mother Lady Elizabeth Norman (neacutee
Manners) who married Richard
Norman of Leatherhead he was a
grand-son of the 4th Duke of Rutland
and nephew of the 5th Duke and a
great grandson of the 4th Duke of
Beaufort His motherrsquos brothers were
the 5th Duke of Rutland and two
generals He received the benefice of
Northwold worth pound740 a year (just
under pound42000 a year nowadays) from
the Bishop of Ely in 1833 The tithes
were commuted to a fixed rent charge
of pound896 (approximately pound47500
today) a few years later In 1845 St
Andrewrsquos Northwold was described as
a ldquolarge handsome fabricrdquo with a
ldquolofty tower (built in 1473) containing
six bells and a good clockrdquo The parish
at that time had 1140 inhabitants The
size of the population has not changed
to any great extent since then
Charles Norman was a bachelor for
the first eight years of his time in
Northwold Then he met and at the
age of 41 married a spinster of 38
called Caroline Amelia Angerstein
whose father John was the owner of a
huge estate round Weeting Hall If
Charles brought aristocratic
connections what did Caroline bring
to the marriage She was a grand-
daughter of John Julius Angerstein
(1735-1823) who came to England in
1750 from St Petersburg where his
German family had been settled He
was a Lloyds under-writer by the
time he was 21 and went on to
become one of the wealthiest men in
England When he died the British
government bought his fabulous art
collection in 1824 for pound58000 (at a
conservative estimate about pound3
million today) and used it as the
nucleus of its new National Gallery
Connoisseurs of early Hollywood
movies may remember the film
Lloyds of London made in 1936
Guy Standing played the pivotal part
of John Julius Angerstein in what
was then a star-studded cast
including C Aubrey Smith
Madeleine Carroll George Sanders
and Tyrone Power
It was John Julius Angerstein who
bought Weeting Hall and established
the family there for more than a
century until Carolinersquos brother
William sold it in 1897 The Rev
Charles Norman died in 1873 in his
74th year Caroline herself died aged
77 in 1879 She lived for a while as a
widow in Brandon Hall which was
also owned by the Angersteins and
did charitable works in Brandon as
well as in Northwold where the
school and the almshouses bear the
family name of Norman
Whittington owes to her the
foundation of its separate church
later the centre of its own
ecclesiastical parish
Charles Norman was Rector for 40
years Charles and Caroline Norman
have their tomb just inside the south
entrance of the churchyard near the
lych gate
During Charles Normanrsquos time ndash in
1852 ndash the church was re-seated a fact
recorded in an inscription on the wall
inside the tower When St Andrewrsquos
underwent other restoration work in
the eighteen fifties and sixties the
restorers appears to have shown more
respect for the character of this ancient
church than many of their
contemporaries showed to churches
elsewhere in England A drainpipe to
the west of the porch bears the date
1857 Inside the church another sign
of those times is the organ erected in
1868 out of funds ldquofrom the Church
Estaterdquo This organ bears a modern
plaque recording the fact that for 42
years of the 20th century Arthur
Barber a local farmer was voluntary
organist The font in front of the tower
dates from 1882 Its elaborately
carved cover suspended from the
Modern Times ndash From Charles
Norman Onwards roof by a chain and
capable of being raised and lowered
was added in 1887
National as opposed to family history
is reflected in the memorial tablet to
Lieutenant William Carter of the 5th
Fusiliers who died in the siege of
Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny of
1857 He was 32 Tombstones and
wall tablets bear witness to the close
attachment of the Carter family to this
church in the 18th and 19th centuries
Victorian Rectors after Charles
Norman were Richard Snowdon Smith
(1873) William Cowper Johnson
(1889) and Claud Cecil Thornton
(1892) who is commemorated in the
fine and sturdy lych gate
FROM HISTORY NOTES ON NORTHWOLD CHURCH Courtesy of Pam Eyles
Page 25
March 2020 1st Prize pound20 No62 Barry Langley 2nd Prize pound15 No15 June Jones 3rd Prize pound10 No11 David Lavender
April 2020 1st Prize pound20 No 3 Harry Cater 2nd Prize pound15 No 14 Annette Storey 3rd Prize pound10 No 99 David Gricks
May 2020 1st Prize pound25 No 19 Brian Waters 2nd Prize pound15 No 30 Mark Hampton 3rd Prize pound10 No 71 David Kimber
Roger Preston
100 CLUB DRAW
Do not leave home if you or someone you live
with has any of the following
a high temperature
a new continuous cough
a loss of or change to your sense of smell or taste
Check the NHS website if you have symptoms
Page 26
Downham Market
PC Aaron Jones mdash Spellowfields Clenchwarton Wapole Walton St
Lawrence Mershe Lande and Wiggenhall
Email SNTTerringtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Ryan Williams mdash West Winch Watlington Airfield
Wimbotsham and Fincham and Wissey
Email SNTWatlingtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Tracey James and PC Dave Funnell mdash Downham Market
Emneth and Outwell Upwell and Delph Hilgay with Denver Denton
Email SNTDownhamMarketnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
Message from your Engagement Officer
I am PC Lee Anderton and I work as the Engagement Officer for West Norfolk My responsibilities include working alongside and promoting the Special Constabulary Police Support Volunteers Neighbourhood Watch and Community Speedwatch If you are interested in volunteering for any of these roles please e-mail me at LeeAndertonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
4 weeks into the lockdown due to COVID-19 (Apr 20) and largely from a policing prospective the majority of people are playing by the rules The Constabulary is continuing to work with those people who breach the rules by way of engaging and explaining we will use tickets or report to court anyone who continuously break rules after being warned It is pleasing to say for the majority this approach is working
During this time the Constabulary is continuing to delivery day to day policing and officers are still responding to calls as they come in We are still encouraging everyone to use the same methods of contacting us 999 for an emergency ie a crime in progress 101 or via our website contact us to report a crime that has happened Officers are practising social distancing at all police premises but sometimes due to the nature of our work we will have to work close to together for example arresting a violent offender
During this period of time we are concerned that Domestic Violence could increase and we would like to reassure people that we are still here and will help so please if you are aware of anyone who is living in fear of domestic violence get in touch with us I would also like to remind people that although we are spending most of our time at home please donrsquot stop carrying out the 9pm Routine as the simple steps in the routine will help prevent you from becoming a victim of crime Unfortunately we have also seen an increase in scams and especially COVID- 19 scams and I would encourage everyone to register with Norfolk County Council Trading Standards at the following link httpswwwnorfolkgovukbusinesstrading-standardsscamsconsumer-alerts to get a weekly update with the latest scams Finally if there are any questions or anything I can assist you with please do not hesitate to get in touch and I look forward to the time when we can all start to meet face to face again until then stay save StayHomeSaveLives ProtectTheNHS
Page 27
Family Property Criminal Commercial Employment Personal Injury Wills amp Probate
METCALFE COPEMAN amp PETTEFAR LLP
SOLICITORS
wwwmcp-lawcouk
01842 756100
Cage Lane Thetford
Convenient town centre Location
Home visits may be available
MAY 20 UPDATE
Ray Gribble
Antique Restoration amp Traditional Upholstery
All aspects of antique furniture restoration including French polishing cabinet repairs and traditional upholstery
-------------------------------------------
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01366-500387
wwwraygribblecouk
I thought you might be interested in this small article on the origin of the name lsquoVentura Closersquoit would be interesting to
consider the stories behind other local street names As your Borough Councillor I am
available to help with any Borough
related problems (inc Freebridge
Issues) and am available on my home
tel no 01366 727037 or by email
cllrtomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
Tomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
With kind regards Councillor Tom Ryves Methwold Ward KLWNBC Home 01366 727037
lsquoVentura Closersquo A legacy from RAF Methwold
It is common practice for new streets built near the sites of old RAF stations to reflect this heritage in their namehellipso in Methwold we have Ventura Close and of course Trent VC Close
The Ventura
The Ventura was developed from the Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar transport as a replacement for the Lockheed Hudson bombers then in service with the Royal Air Force Used in daylight attacks against occupied Europe they proved to have weaknesses and were removed from bomber duty and some used for
patrols by Coastal Command The Ventura was available to the RAF as an off the peg solution to the problems of building an effective bomber force quickly and the first orders were placed in 1940 At the time the larger 4-engined bombers associated with the Strategic bombing offensive were still on the drawing board
Service with the RAF
The RAF ordered 188 Venturas in February 1940 which were delivered from mid-1942 Venturas were initially used for daylight raids and were crewed by Australian and New Zealand airmen who flew from Methwold like some other early RAF bombers they proved too vulnerable without fighter escort Venturas were replaced by the faster de Havilland Mosquito The Venturas were transferred to patrol duties with Coastal Command as the Mosquito replaced them in bomber squadrons
The Ventura at Methwold
In Methwold there were two squadrons equipped with the Ventura mdash No 464 Squadron RAAF (1942) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II and No 487 Squadron RNZAF(1942ndash1943) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II
Operations
The Ventura flew its first operational mission for the RAF on 3 November 1942 when three Venturas of 21 Squadron attacked railway targets near Hengelo in the Netherlands On 6 December 1942 47 Venturas from
DIDLINGTON HALL SALE PARTICULARS
Thanks for the fantastic response last year to my appeal to purchase the old sales catalogues for Didlington Hall which resulted in my obtaining two catalogues one for a sale I was completely unaware of I am still very interested in obtaining a number of the sale catalogues Also just to satisfy my interest and curiosity does anybody have or know what happened to anything and I mean anything even just building materials that came from the demolition sales of the 1950s
Please contact Andrew 01440 788198 email andrewtate738gmailcom
Page 28
UPDATE FROM OUR LOCAL BOROUGH COUNCILLOR
21 464 (RAAF) and 487 (RNZAF) squadrons participated in Operation Oyster the large daylight 2 Group raid against the Philips radio and vacuum tube factories at Eindhoven Also committed to the raid were 36 Bostons and 10 de Havilland Mosquitos[16] Carrying incendiaries they were placed in the third wave of aircraft and suffered the highest rate of loss Nine of the 47 Venturas were shot down and many others were damaged by flak or bird strikes The force also lost four Bostons and one Mosquito
Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC Six months later on 3 May 1943 Venturas of 487 Squadron RNZAF were sent on Operation Ramrod 16 an attack on a power station in Amsterdam The squadron was told
that the target was of such importance to Dutch morale that the attack was to be continued regardless of opposition Significant problems developed with rendezvousing with the escorting fighters with the end result being that all 10 Venturas that crossed the coast were lost to German fighters Squadron Leader Leonard Trent (later the last of the Great Escapers) won the Victoria Cross for his leadership in this raid
The citation for Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC reads as follows
ldquoThe KING has been graciously pleased to confer the VICTORIA CROSS on the under-mentioned officer in recognition of most
SANDRArsquoS STAMP amp CRAFT STUDIO GROUP
My regular monthly craft sessions
in Northwold Village Hall are
Third Monday monthly 7 - 9pm
(not held in December) and cost
from 1st October 2019 will be pound12
which includes all materials to
create 8 beautiful handmade cards
Tea amp Coffee included
Sandra Roberts
07806 616704
conspicuous braverymdash
Squadron Leader Leonard Henry TRENT DFC (NZ2481) Royal New Zealand Air Force No 487 (RNZAF) Squadron
On the 3rd May 1943 Squadron Leader Trent was detailed to lead a formation of Ventura aircraft in a daylight attack on the power station at Amsterdam
This operation was intended to encourage the Dutch workmen in their resistance to enemy pressure The target was known to be heavily defended The importance of bombing it regardless of enemy fighters or anti-aircraft fire was strongly impressed on-the air crews taking part in the operation
Before taking off Squadron Leader Trent told the deputy leader that he was going over the target whatever lsquohappened
All went well until the Venturas and their fighter escort were nearing the Dutch coast Then one bomber was hit and had to turn back Suddenly large numbers of enemy fighters appeared Our escorting fighters were hotly engaged and lost touch with the bombing force The Venturas closed up for mutual protection and commenced their run up to the target Unfortunately the fighters detailed to support them over the target had reached the area too early and had been recalled
Soon the bombers were attacked They were at the mercy of 15 to 20 Messerschmitts which dived on them
incessantly Within four minutes six Venturas were destroyed Squadron Leader Trent continued on his course with the 3 remaining aircraft
In a short time 2 more Venturas went down in flames Heedless of the murderous attacks and of the heavy anti-aircraft fire which was now encountered Squadron Leader Trent completed an accurate bombing run and even shot down a Messerschmitt at point-blank range Dropping his bombs in the target area he turned away
The aircraft following him was shot down on reaching the target Immediately afterwards his own aircraft was hit went into a spin and broke up Squadron Leader Trent and his navigator were thrown clear and became prisoners of war The other two members of the crew
perished
On this his 24th sortie Squadron Leader Trent showed outstanding leadership Such was the trust placed in this gallant officer that the other pilots followed him unwaveringly His cool unflinching courage and devotion to duty in the face of overwhelming odds rank with the finest examples of these virtuesrdquo
Page 29
If you would like to write an article
or have ideas to include in future
columns we would love to hear from
you Please email your submissions
to editornorthwoldnet
487 Sqn RNZAF Lockheed Ventura
Page 30
NORTHWOLD BOWLS CLUB
The 2020 bowls season was due to
commence in April but is now
suspended due to the COVID-19
pandemic
Our Annual General Meeting was
due to take place on Thursday 26th
March and would have been held
in the Sports amp Social club
We are always wishing to welcome
new members so if you would like
to know more about the club then
for more information you can
contact Roger Preston (01366
727694) or Hod Everett (01760
336494)
(Anybody new to bowls would be
offered some coaching at the start
of the season mdash whenever that
may be)
NORTHWOLD VILLAGE HALL NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The AGM of the Village Hall Trustees was due to be held on Tuesday 24th March 2020 but has now been
postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
All Northwold residents are welcome to attend and are advised that eligibility for election to the Trustees (ldquoThe Committeerdquo) is open to one representative of ANY recognised village organisation which either uses or potentially uses the Village Hall In addition two representatives of the general village population are eligible for election
Vacancies DO exist in the trustees and ldquonew bloodrdquo is particularly encouraged to provide a continuously fresh input of skills and ideas The AGM will be followed at 730PM by a committee meeting of those elected Mr M Howarth Chairman helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip The official notice above provides details of the next Annual General Meeting and we would be delighted to see some new faces prepared to play a part in managing the facility that we have however small that part may be Some questions you may have Q Who is eligible to be a trustee A Anyone resident in the Village who can represent a village organisation club or business ndash even if they are not users of the Hall Existing organisations represented include The WI Tots and Co The Parish Council The Dance Club In addition a limited number of trustees who represent ldquothe Publicrdquo may be appointed No special qualifications are required Q What is my commitment as a trustee A
Attending four to six meetings a year
Nothing financial (we have insurance) attendance at a meeting about every two months and assistance in any aspect of running the hall that you would like to provide This could be
Providing informed opinions of the Village Population to help guide the decisions made by the Trustees as a group
Managing or helping to manage (but not necessarily DOING) the maintenance or updating of the Hall
Helping with fundraising activities Q How do I get involved A Come to the AGM or contact the Chairman at any time
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CALL 01842 862 828
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Tel 01842 879904
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D W Aerials
TV aerials Digital TW aerials amp
Satellite dishes fitted Plus TV signal
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CCTV installed etc
Tel 01366 728403
Mobile 07752 587111
Page 31
Thank you very much
for all your kind donations to the foodbank and all you do to help others
If you would like to donate to your local Foodbank there is a drop off point at St Andrewrsquos Church Northwold Find out more
httpthetfordfoodbankorguk
httpwwwtrusselltrustorg
If you need the Foodbank please donrsquot
hesitate to contact someone who can
give you a foodbank voucher such as
doctors health visitors social workers
clergy citizenrsquos advice bureau and
police
Ness and Paul
foodbankdonationsnymhushcom
THE MAGPIE CENTRE WEST NORFOLK RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
Closed Until Further Notice
In line with RDA National advice and
guidelines we regret to advise that the
Magpie Centre will be closed until
further notice
As you would expect our horses will
continue to be cared for and we need
your support more than ever Please
check our Facebook page for regular
updates thank you
We have been carrying out our life-
changing activities at our Wallington
Hall location for over 30 years and
take great pride in the exceptional
standard of our instructors and
volunteers
We rely on voluntary help as well as
donations and legacies to deliver our
services
Advice for Volunteers
If you are to visit the Magpie Centre
as a volunteer dur ing the closure of
the Magpie Centre to help with horse
care and field maintenance thank you
so much
Can we please ask that on arrival and
departure you wash your hands and
regularly during your visit Please also
avoid close contact with others and
practice social distancing at all times
whilst at the centre
In the event you experience any of
the symptoms of coronavirus
including coughing fever however
minor please DO NOT VISIT THE
MAGPIE CENTRE
Please inform us immediately if you
have any symptoms or are diagnosed
with coronavirus and you have either
visited the Magpie Centre recently or
have come into contact with someone
who has
The current advice from the NHS can
be found here httpswwwnhsuk
conditionscoronavirus-covid-19
The Magpie Centre home of WNRDA
now has 90 volunteers who give up
their time on a regular basis to help
with the running of the yard pony care
and assisting with riding and carriage
driving lessons
No previous experience is required for
volunteers as all training will be
provided
If you can help with this please call the
Centre on 01553 810202
Thank you
Would you like to advertise in
Village Life
Please contact the Editor
for available sizes amp rates
editornorthwoldnet
Or Tel 01366 727072
Annual Club Memberships are now due
Adults pound5 Children pound250 Member benefits inc discounted Events tickets and Club Hire
Please contact a committee member
See our Facebook page for up-to-date info on upcoming events
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL CLUB Hovellrsquos Lane Northwold IP26 5LX
Page 32
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL
CLUB
The club is normally open for bookings for social events
birthday parties weddings christenings amp funeral wakes
The bar can also be made available
All at very reasonable rates
For information call
Tony Waring 728455
David Gricks 728174
David Lavender 727111
Due to COVID-19 pandemic the club is shut indefinitely
All events are cancelled until further notice
Stay safe everyone
Thank you to all our volunteers who keep the club running
ALL EVENTS ADVERTISED ON THIS PAGE ARE AT
RISK OF CANCELLATION DUE TO THE ON-GOING
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Page 8
Those of you who know David amp I are aware we both have quite serious underlying medical conditions this puts us in the at risk category
Not wanting to put our staff at risk trying to hold the fort for us we have taken the decision to close the pub with immediate effect
Once all of this is over well be back as they say
We will let you know when we can open again although it looks like it may be some time We will do our best to keep you informed of any developments if you could spread the word that would be helpful
Many thanks for your support over our first 8 months Keep Safe
Janice amp David xx
The editors of the village magazines are striving manfully to keep the publications appearing albeit some of them are only on line at present The lockdown has deprived them of a lot of their usual copy (minutes of parish meetings etc) so they have asked for any additional material we contributors could offer
My main article this month was a bit sombre and contained no jokes at all so there follows a joke a few bits and pieces that may be of interest to you especially the blokes and then some more jokes
A young couple was discussing what ldquoturned them onrdquo He insisted that it was when she wore her leather coat ndash he got really aroused rapid pulse fast breathing and so on She wanted to know why Was it because it was short and showed her legs NO was it because the colour matched her hair NO was it because it made her eyes look good NO This went on for a few minutes before she gave up and the answer came ldquoIts because it makes you smell like a new carrdquo
I usually read the days news online at 4am (Dont ask) and this morning I read about a bloke who had found a Ford Popular buried in his
garden (I thought I had problems with blocks of concrete) This reminded me of my first car which was a pound12 Ford Popular and an article I had written some years ago about the cars I had owned I think it would stand repeating
I started in general practice on 1st January 1970 I joined a three doctor practice in Pound Hill Crawley and bought a house in Copthorne between Crawley and East Grinstead In those days there were no photocopiers no computers no electronic calculators and colour TV was just arriving with only three channels Termination of pregnancy was illegal Car radios were screwed into the dashboard and the wing had to be drilled for the ariel The first tape systems in cars needed an extra player under the dash and each tape was the size of half a house-brick Mobile phones were 20 years away I changed cars quite regularly ndash Ford Popular (sit up and beg) pound12 Hillman Minx with 3 gear column change which was very floppy pound35 Vauxhall Victor old style pound45 ndash this took us all around Scotland then the MOT was introduced and the man was very rude about my lovely car ndash something about the bottom being about to fall out of it ndash and
demanded that I took it away as it was spoiling his premises Next came a new look (swept down rear wings) Victor pound95 This was a really modern comfortable car which I loved and in which I took my Institute of Advanced Motorists advanced driving test ndash failed first time through not using the horn enough on bends I was devastated but passed next time Then son Calum came along and he had a lot of paraphernalia such as the cardboard box and wheels type pushchair and I bought a Morris Oxford traveller (566 DGT) for pound175 This amount of money was way beyond my cash capacity so it was bought on hire purchase at pound7-10-00 a month (even that amount was difficult to find) I treasured that car polished it weekly and travelled thousands of miles We travelled to Spain for a holiday my father and mother travelling behind in his new Cortina 1600E My shiny car was already many years old and the tired suspension made light of all the bumpy roads (no motorways in France in those days - only signs saying ldquoChausee deformee) but my father was having a terrible time The suspension on his 1600E was really hard (a sports model) and he could not travel at more than 40mph without bouncing off the road or hitting his head on the roof so he begged me to slow down The journey back was interesting the clutch master cylinder started to leak in Spain at the beginning of the journey home In those days car parts for British cars were not readily available on the continent so I bought clutch fluid and had to jump out and refill the reservoir after every 5 depressions Having arrived home the new seal was fitted within minutes
My local garage in Copthorne was a Fiat agency My next car was a chocolate brown Fiat 125 Special (pound220 - one up from the Fiat 124 workhorse later replaced by the Lada) It really needed driving hard the engine was sporty and the car travelled much too fast For months it suffered from a ldquosnatchingrdquo suggesting a carburettor or high tension lead problem We spent ages looking for the trouble until one night I was under the bonnet at night and saw one of the high tension leads shorting across onto the
The Crown Inn
30 High Street
Northwold
IP26 5LA
WHAT DID THE DOCTOR THINK LAST MONTH SUPPLEMENTARY ARTICLE
Page 9
really well However about once a fortnight there would be a massive explosion under the bonnet and the corrugated rubber pipe taking air into the engine would be shredded Totally undeterred I bought some spare pipes and replaced them when necessary
Note I sold that car in 1978 and moved on to Volvos Peugeots and Renault Espaces ndash I currently own my eighth Espace which is now 10 years old The car and I are in competition to see who lives the longer
An old snake went to see his doctor because his vision was failing The doctor fitted him with spectacles and the snake returned two weeks later asking to be treated for profound depression as he had just discovered that he had been living with a garden hose for two years
A young girl was doing her homework and had to explain the difference between anger and exasperation She asked her father to help he told her that it was all a matter of degree and arranged a demonstration He picked up the telephone and rang a random number To the man who answered the phone he said ldquoIs Melvin thererdquo The man answered ldquoThere is no-one here called Melvin You really should learn to look up numbers before you dialrdquo The man said to his daughter ldquoSee the man was not happy with my call ndash we annoyed himrdquo He then rang the number again ldquoIs Melvin thererdquo ldquoNow look hererdquo came the heated reply ldquoYou just called this number and I told you that there is no Melvin here DO NOT TROUBLE ME AGAINrdquo The receiver slammed down The father turned to his daughter and said ldquoThat was anger Now I shall show you what
exasperation meansrdquo He dialled the same number again and when the man answered shouting and angry the father asked quietly and calmly ldquoHello this is Melvin Have there been any calls for merdquo
Finally I might have given the impression in the main article that Deannie and I are coping well with the lockdown Thinking about it that may not be quite true as we have taken to talking to our house equipment asking them what they think of the current situationWe had a nice chat with the microwave and the toaster and we all agreed that the situation was very serious However we didnt mention anything to the washing machine as she always put a different spin on everything The fridge when approached was cold and distant and all the kitchen sink would say was that everything was going down the drain The iron took a different view being of the opinion that matters were not that pressing at present The vacuum cleaner was most unsympathetic telling us to ldquojust suck it uprdquo However the pedestal fan was more sympathetic feeling that the matter would soon blow over The WC looked a bit flushed when we spoke to it but did not express an opinion However the door knob told us firmly to ldquoget a griprdquo The front door told us we were unhinged and the curtains told us to pull ourselves together Altogether we wished we had not discussed matters with them because they just left us confused and miserable
Ah well I hope that was all of interest Please look after yourselves
Best wishes and fond memories to you all
Ian Nisbet
rear bulkhead the problem was easily solved and I was up to max speed again
A friend of mine was an estate agent In 1970 we would drink together and could only afford about half a pint each Over the next couple of years his business took off and he took to selling off his Volvo estates after 3 years So my next car was his Volvo 145S estate (BPO995G) a really solid piece of kit My favourite bit was the rear windscreen wiper the first I had ever owned On reflection the car was very noisy and not at all nippy the inside was all black rubber but there was plenty of room and when it rained I could wash and wipe the rear window from the dashboard Having bought an ancient caravan I fitted a towbar to this Volvo and we headed off to France on Townsend Thoresen my father and mother following in the Cortina 1600E and a newer caravan Half way through France a clattering noise started at the rear of my car so I stopped to investigate The towbar had come loose Happily my father never travelled without most of his tools so we could put matters right When we arrived at the caravan site a terminal post on my car battery broke and a new battery cost me pound40 (1974) and used up my entire spending money for the fortnight
Three years later I bought my friends next Volvo 145 estate (DPO 952L) This was an interesting car with a petrol injection engine and a strange computer between the driver and the engine Foot on accelerator hang around a bit and then the car would move Sometimes unnerving at road junctions I had this car converted to LPG (an enormous gas tank behind the rear seats) and it went
REPORT FROM 16TH MARCH TO 3RD APRIL 2020
Covid update
All meetings suspended
Playground shut
Volunteer group put into place
Covid-19 leaflets printed and put in to every home in Northwold
Volunteer group registered with NCC and Breckland District Council central hubs
Grant of pound1000 applied for from the Norfolk Community Foundation ndash Safeguarding vulnerable Persons policy put in place as part of the conditions of obtaining this grant
Other Business
Riverside potholes - Highways agreed to deliver free of charge finings for Riverside potholes
Roundabout in playground repaired and painted
Speeding on Whittington Hill ndash Norfolk PNN agreed to upgrade the area to RED and will enforce as soon as they possibly can
Methwold Road A134 junction the following email was sent to Cllr Ryves from Andrew Wallace ndash Highways Engineer on the 30th March 2020
ldquoI am happy to meet the parish in the future to discuss this site as I have done previously I am afraid that little has changed since we last met
The details of accidents that you
kindly sent me are not officially recorded unless the police have been involved and these are the only records we use to determine the status of the highway in regards to lsquoaccident blackspotsrsquo Below is a statement from our Network Safety team which I hope will go some way to re-assuring the parish we are doing something to alleviate their concerns The implementation date has gone back due to the present situation but as soon as we are up and running fully again I can give you an implementation date
The junction has long been a source of local concern and has been an accident cluster site in the past We have looked at the site in the past and provided red central hatching side road triggered VAS warning signs and improved visibility as far as is possible within the site constraints This does seem to have had a positive effect with an improved personal injury accident record of 2 slight injury accidents occurring in the last 3 years
We have recently carried out a Route Safety Study for the whole of A134 This has recommended a new 50mph speed limit on A134 through Northwold and should be implemented around MarchApril 2020 The new lower speed should further improve safety at the junctionrdquo
OUTSTANDING MATTERS FROM MEETING ON 5TH MARCH 2020
I had to put a lot on hold during the past month but I will get these sorted asap and report back on the April update if there is any news
Planning Updates in Brief
2000169F The Old Bell 2 Whittington Hill Whittington dated 7th February 2020
Proposed conversion of outbuilding to form a single dwelling
Planning approved 3132020
2000334F 7 West End Barns West End Northwold dated 4th March 2020
REMOVAL OR VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 1 AND 5 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 192155F Variation or removal of conditions 256 and 8 of planning permission 101380EXF (Extension of time for the implementation of a planning permission reference 0702109F) Construction of dwelling and garage at 7 West End Barns West end Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask this notice has been put
out to local residents that could be
affected by this change and have they
had a chance to respond Nothing back
from planning however this may be
down to the current emergency
situation
Page 10
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Offering a range of beauty treatments including massages facials manicures pedicures and waxing
Find us on Facebook for more details amp special offers Following recent UK Government guidelines I am hoping to
re-open from Saturday 4th July
13 Church Lane Northwold 07960173171
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
MARCH 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
Page 11
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Please call for a free estimate or to discuss your requirements on
01366 727789 or
07850 494279
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Specialising in
Grass Cutting Hedge Trimming Tree amp Shrub Pruning
Garden Clearance Rotavating Turfing and Seeding
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MINI DIGGER HIRE with
OPERATOR or SELF DRIVE
Daily Rates Delivered
TELEPHONE 07774 724366 or 01553 849802
Payments agreed for March invoices Northwold Payments Agreed wc 30th March 2020
AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The following payments were author -
ised wc 30th March by email - The cheques were signed by Cllrs C Anderson and R Crisp
Balance for March 2020 pound2043393 Minus the following direct debits Haven street lighting pound9307 Haven street lighting pound450 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound12167 Plus the following receipts Lottery Grant for car park pound1000000 Total Income pound1000000 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound3031226 Cheques Description Total 2305 Salary and padded envelopes pound27572 2306 NALC subscription pound24746 2307 SPC Printers - Covid leaflets pound2500 2308 FLP Outdoor play solutions - repairs to roundabout pound209787 2309 SALC Payroll services pound5400 2310 TTSR Grass cutting and tree surgery works pound275400 2311 BCKLWN Dog Bin Collection pound73882 2312 Paper and inks for printer pound7733 2313 Weeting PC - litterpicks and hiviz vests x 12 pound2000 Total Cheques paid pound629020 Balance in Community Account April 2020 pound2402206 Bank Statement Balance as of 22320 pound3031226 Unpresented cheques todate pound629020 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound2402206
Page 12
connection seems reliable and the
format seems to work If you havenrsquot
expressed you views and would like to
make a case for streaming from St
Maryrsquos please let me know
Finally a reflection by Henri
Nouwen on Spiritual Discipline
The spiritual life is a gift It is a gift of
the Holy Spirit who lifts us up into the
kingdom of Godrsquos love But to say that
being lifted up into the kingdom of
love is a divine gift does not mean that
we wait passively until the gift is
offered to us Jesus tells us to set our
hearts on the kingdom Setting our
hearts on something involves not only
serious aspiration but also strong
determination A spiritual life requires
human effort The forces that keep
pulling us back into a worry-filled life
are not easy to overcome Here we
touch the question of the other side of
Gently Reaching Into the Minds
Souls and Hearts Of Everyone
Easter VII 24th May 2020
Given that my sermon this week
centres on prayer let me share this
small slice of humour You may have
encountered it before but itrsquos new to
me
Senility Prayer
God grant me the senility to forget the
people I never liked anyway the good
fortune to run into the ones I do and
the eyesight to tell the difference
I guess wersquoll have to wait for some
time to have that the lsquogood fortunersquo to
lsquorun intorsquo friends Perhaps by then our
eyesight might not be what it washellip
Booking In
I received an email this week from an
old uni friend in Australia Oz is
lsquounlockingrsquo a bit quicker than here in
Blighty ndash unsurprising given how
fortunate they are to have had so few
cases of the virus and less that 100
deaths She asked me if our services
have resumed yet before revealing
how things are working Downunder
Apparently they are opening for
services but congregations are
limited to a maximum of 10 You
have to phone the priest to book your
slot in the pews A novel ideahellip She
said she hadnrsquot got around to it yet
No newshellip
The C of E remains silent as to if
when Church services can resume
The feedback Irsquove had from many of
you re the Zoom Eucharists would
indicate that the majority are happy
for them to continue from my living
room as in most cases the internet
lsquoTOTS amp Corsquo Parents amp Children Group
Usually meet every Friday (during term time)
between 1000 am - 1200 pm at Northwold Village Hall
Temporarily suspended due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Yoursquoll receive a warm welcome plus a drink amp healthy
snack for your little one
Please support your local parent baby and toddler group
First session is free then just pound2 after that
We require a volunteer to organise the sessions
Please contact Steve Stark Village Hall Trustee 727855
News from the Pews in Grimshoe Benefice PASTORAL LETTER FROM THE RECTOR
Page 13
discipleship The practice of spiritual
discipline makes us more sensitive to
the small gentle voice of God The
prophet Elijah did not encounter God
in the mighty wind or in the
earthquake or in the fire but in the
small voicehellip
Through a spiritual discipline we
prevent the world from filling our
lives to such an extent that there is no
place to listen A spiritual discipline
sets us free to pray or to say it better
allows the Spirit of God to pray in us
From Henri Nouwen Circles of Love
Every blessing
Rev Joan Horan Rector
Grimshoe Benefice
(inc St Andrews Northwold)
To join in a Zoom video service
please contact Christine Parker on
01842 827152 or email
grimshoebeneficeofficegmailcom
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British Grooms Association member amp
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References available
Contact Holly on 07731395142 or
hollyweb92gmailcom
PIANO LESSONS Inspiring piano teacher with over 20
yearsrsquo teaching experience available
to visit your home Gave up years
ago Reignite your passion for
music Learn to play your favourite
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(good) pop music All abilities
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Available weekdays 9am ndash 3pm
Free initial visitconsultation
Contact Josh Daniels 07540 556195
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
SUSPENSION OF MEETINGS
As a result of advice received regarding the current outbreak of coronavirus all Northwold and Whittington Parish Council meetings have been suspended until
further notice
The clerk in consultation with the chairman has been delegated powers to maintain the essential functions of the Council
Any urgent issues which require councillorsrsquo comment or agreement will be
carried out electronically and recorded
Instead of Minutes of Meetings a monthly statement of activity will be published on the Northwold amp Whittington Parish Council website
(httpsnorthwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk) and posted on the Parish Council Notice Boards
During the period of suspension residents who wish to contact the Parish
Council should email the Clerk at clerknandwpcuk
Cliff Anderson Chairman
Page 14
Vat claim put in for year ending
March 2020 pound254770
New Community Car Park in
School Lane - Cllr Anderson
contacted the owners of the
property next door to the proposed
car park regarding the visibility
splay - asking that they begin the
process of contacting their
solicitor as it will be necessary for
this restriction to be written into
the deeds of their property
Audit figures completed sent by e-
mail to the internal auditor ndash
(advice received from SLCC is
that this could be carried out via
email) These have now been
signed off by the auditor ready for
signing off by the Chairman when
we can all meet again
Planning Updates in Brief
2000334F 7 West End Barns West
End Northwold dated 4th March
2020
REMOVAL OR VARIATION OF
CONDITIONS 1 AND 5 OF
PLANNING PERMISSION
192155F
Variation or removal of conditions
256 and 8 of planning permission
101380EXF (Extension of time for
the implementation of a planning
permission reference 0702109F)
Construction of dwelling and garage at
7 West End Barns West end
Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask if this notice has been put
out to local residents that could be
affected by this change and have they
had a chance to respond
Nothing back from planning however
this may be down to the current
situation
REPORT FROM MONDAY 5TH
APRIL TO FRIDAY 1ST MAY 2020
Covid update
Norfolk Foundation Grant paid
into Parish Account and pound500 was
paid into Cllr Sylvesterrsquos account
for Volunteer expenses and needs
(Weeting Parish Council agreed
to arrange a BACS payment out of
their account upon receipt of a
cheque for pound500 being paid by
Northwold to Weeting)
Other Business
Concern was raised over possible
gatherings of more than one
family on the playing field it was
agreed not to carry out any action
and to monitor the situation for
the time being
Councillor Raynor carried out the
repairs on the old telephone box
and it is now ready for the
necessary works to be carried out
to turn it into a small library once
restrictions have been lifted
Water coming off the A134 into
Methwold Road ndash drains blocked
ndash Reported on line to Highways
Two pull in places off the A134
into Church Lane by Bull Dog
Barnes ndash pot holes need filling ndash
Reported online with Highways
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
APRIL 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
01366 328879
Page 15
Payments agreed for April invoices Northwold Payments Agreed wc AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Balance for April 2020 pound2402206 Minus the following direct debits Havenpower pound11377 Havenpower pound485 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound14272 Plus the following receipts Norfolk Community Foundation Covid 19 grant pound100000 Precept pound2010284 Total Income pound2110284 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound4498218 Cheques Description Total 2312 Cancelled cheque to viking Stationary -pound7733 2314 Weeting Parish Council - Payment for use
of online banking for Bacs payment to Cllr Sylvester for volunteer group expenses pound50000
2315 Clerks salary and expenses pound37759 2316 HMRC PAYE pound21980 2314 CAS Ltd - Parish Insurance pound81053 Total Cheques paid pound183059 Balance in Community Account May 2020 pound4315159 Bank reconciliation for April Bank Statement Balance as of 2042020 pound4698384 Unpresented cheques to date pound383225 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound4315159 Coronavirus Spend from Grant ring-fenced for volunteer expenses Total awarded pound100000 Payment made to Cllr R Silvester pound50000 Balance pound50000 pound10000 ring-fenced for Community Car Park
EXPERIENCED GARDENER
WITH EXCELLENT REFERENCES
AVAILABLE FOR WORK
REASONABLE HOURLY RATES
Telephone James on
01366 - 328895
Page 16
intention of turning them into photobooks for the kids to keep So all in all I shall be OK with lockdown until Christmas Then of course all the colour slides from the 60s and 70s need sorting out scanning and turning into books
Since we have lived here I have gone to Morrisons supermarket in January and February They sell the most amazing perennial plants which I take home and ldquobring onrdquo ready to plant in the Spring This year I bought Armeria Knautia Erysimum Linaria Coreopsis Campanula Cymbalaria Cistus Lychnis Hesperis and some Berberis and Viburnum They were all really inexpensive and we are already enjoying a profusion of colour Online sources have provided dry root plants such as Dahlia Dicentra Red Hot Poker and Echinacia and lots of climbers to cover all my new trellis work I have spent day after day in the garden for the last seven weeks and it is amazing how friendly the birds have become Of course the robin sits on my spade or wheelbarrow but I now have pigeons collared doves magpies and blackbirds all in amongst my feet The blackbirds spend all day digging in my newly worked tilth of soil digging a big hole in their search for worms and scattering the soil all over the patio All this while I am working four feet away planting all my new heathers etc for them to dig up The blackbirds ndash mother father and more recently half a dozen offspring ndash all work diligently chucking soil about and grinning at me I am sure that if they had two fingers gestures would be
made The big birds fight for the birdbath So far the female pigeon is winning ndash she just sits in it for long periods of time and the others fly around more and more irritable because they want a drink or a bath
Happily we have no Bluebells or (after an initial skirmish with some infested top soil) Bindweed However my beautiful new lawn has become infested with coarse grasses mostly couch and the current an is to replace it in the autumn Bluebells are easier to get rid of
Unless anything dramatic happens next months article will deal with how much all the plants have grown Also I may be able to tell you what I have found in the garage during the clear out
A bachelor uses the same pub every night On most evenings a beautiful girl would come in and drink alone After a week he made his move but despite his best efforts he could make no progress with her She would not even accept a drink Eventually he asked her ldquoWhy wont you come home with merdquo The girl replied ldquoWell this may seem odd in this day and age but I am saving myself and keeping pure until I meet the man I loverdquo ldquoWowrdquo said the bachelor ldquoThat must be rather difficultrdquo ldquoOh I dont mind too muchrdquo she replied ldquoBut my husband is quite upsetrdquo
A man was walking along a beach in California when he discovered an old brass lamp He rubbed it and an irascible genie appeared ldquoThis is the fourth time this month and I am fed up granting wishes so you can only have one wishrdquo The man replied ldquoWell I have always wanted to go to Hawaii but I am scared of flying and I get very seasick Could you build me a bridge so I can drive thererdquo The genie is not impressed ldquoThe wishes you people come up with This idea is ridiculous How would the supports reach the bottom of the Pacific How much concrete How much steel No think of another wishrdquo ldquoOKrdquo says the man ldquoHerersquos another wish I have been married and divorced four times My wives always said that I am uncaring and insensitive So my wish is that I could understand women know how they feel inside and what they are thinking when they give me
WHAT DID THE DOCTOR THINK THIS MONTH
Well we are still here not having left the house and garden for seven weeks We are mightily blessed to have the garden and for most of the time stunning weather so life has been OK At the beginning of the lock down which for us could last for months as we are categorised as old and frail I said to Deannie that I would need several projects to keep me sane On good days I would work on the garden much of which still required rescuing from the rock hard clay which formed the potential flower beds On cold days I would sort out my study having tipped everything into the room and the cupboards when we moved life in the room had not moved on and a serious sort out was required Talking of a serious sort out leads me to the third project - the garage We have a large double garage and before we moved we racked it all out with four 20ft rows of four tiers high racking and when we moved everything got stashed higgledy-piggledy into the garage much to the amusement and derision of all our friends and relatives Little has changed and I have been receiving a lot of ldquostickrdquo from anyone who dares to express an opinion Management has been extremely tolerant probably because she is totally overwhelmed whenever she attempts to enter the garage and cannot get beyond the door I have told her that all she needs to do is tie a rope to the door and the other to her waist thus ensuring that she will always escape ndash this works well for me but she does not seem impressed by the idea The fourth project concerns sorting out photos many of which go back to the early 1930s (some into the 1800s) with the
Page 17
the silent treatment know what they are crying and what they really want when they say lsquonothingrsquo Above all I want to be able to make them truly happyrdquo
The genie thinks for a while and then asks ldquoHow many lanes should the bridge have two or fourrdquo
Best wishes to you all Ian Nisbet
DOWN MEMORY LANE Why General Practice
Dr Ian Nisbet I have wanted to be a GP since the age of four In the 1940s when my two uncles were single-handed dispensing GPs in Halifax and Stainland in Yorkshire I was fascinated by the smell of Vitamin B in the dispensary the consulting rooms in the house and the conversations over the meal table which demonstrated the two doctors profound devotion to their patients Their wives were the sole receptionists and only they would answer the telephone which was mounted on the wall at eye level The box was mahogany and the fittings were all brass There was a crank handle to contact the operator The brass mouthpiece was permanently fixed to the box and the brass earpiece was removed from the box to take the call My aunts would put out my uncles clothes every day matching the shirts suits cufflinks and shoes to save the doctor being troubled by mundane matters Assisted by the maid the cleaner and the gardener (the chauffeur had been dismissed when the NHS started in 1948 and the doctors incomes although lower became regular The remaining staff gradually disappeared over the next few years) the wives would run their enormous houses with military precision The houses which were quite similar had long tiled corridors ideal for pushing my Dinky lorries and buses around and I must have travelled miles on my knees the aunts were horrified by how black my knees became The two GPs would take me out on their visits around the towns and the Yorkshire Moors They had Rover cars which improved as new models became available leading up to the Rover 90 100 and 110 great luxury I was always made most welcome by the patients who plied me with
lemonade and cakes a great treat when many groceries were still on ration and fired me up with enthusiasm to be a GP Only later did I learn of the enormous stress the doctors were under with a 247 commitment to their patients and many night visits of which I as a child was unaware Many treatments were as yet uninvented sulphonamides were quite new and Penicillin was in its infancy The uncles would often have to watch patients die with nothing except compassion to offer them Crisis and Lysis were still very much in vogue Uncle David used to have a couple of ldquocoping strategiesrdquo In Winter when he could cope no longer with the stress he would drive to Scotch Corner on the A1 and sit there for an hour or two In the Summer he would drive to the seaside hire a small motor boat and drive it out to sea until he ran out of petrol Then he would sit there and wait to be rescued I could never understand the boat scenario at the time but I was often reminded of it after I had moved to Feltwell and frequently became overwhelmed by the day and night workload I only have one unhappy memory of those times One of the aunts laid the table with thin round cork mats to protect the surface My enquiring mind made me wonder whether or not the mat could be folded in two Of course I tried it and it broke My father who was of a Victorian disposition with regard to my upbringing was singularly displeased and I remember the episode well The single-minded ambition to be a GP made all my school decisions about which subjects to take very easy I went to Birkenhead School something of an academic pressure cooker with seven day a week commitments and went to The London Hospital to study Medicine starting a couple of months before my 18th birthday I qualified when I was just over 22 years old and started my ldquoHouse jobsrdquo at The London Hospital (Orthopaedics) followed by General Medicine and a senior house officer position in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the old Redhill General Hospital The house jobs were extremely hard work Basically at Redhill I was on call 24 hours a day seven days a week with only half a day off each month all for
pound78 per month It was absolutely exhausting and I felt nauseous with tiredness a lot of the time I had my own room on the ward with a bed in it I remember being grateful if I managed to have more than an hours uninterrupted sleep The experience gained was phenomenal Todays young hospital doctors with their 48 hours per week in shifts must have great problems gaining the sort of experience which has stood me in such good stead Abiding memories from those days involve glass syringes There were no disposable plastic syringes The glass plunger was ground to make it rough so that it would have friction with the barrel of the syringe We would put some vaseline on it to make it watertight Often while pulling on the barrel to extract the blood from a vein the whole thing would go loose the plunger would fall out of the barrel and the floor would be covered in blood Angry patient and embarrassed doctor I have previously written about boiling patients urine as part of the testing procedure ndash warm it gently over the Bunsen burner go too far and an air bubble will form in the test tube explode and blow the entire contents of the test tube over the bench I have vivid memories from my Gynaecology job A middle-aged Canadian lady ended up on my ward She had uterine fibroids and had been bleeding profusely before collapsing She was admitted with a Haemoglobin of about 20 (it should be at least 85) and was in imminent danger of death Normally we would transfuse her with blood get her stable and perform an hysterectomy The problem was ndash she was a Jehovahs Witness and refused point blank to have a transfusion I told her she would almost certainly die without treatment and she said ldquoOK if that is Gods willrdquo I rang her husband in Canada and he said the same Thoroughly rattled I rang the Medical Protection Society who told me that I should leave her alone having asked her to sign a disclaimer form She signed and I waited for her to die However the bleeding stopped her Haemoglobin started to rise and against all the odds she survived We must draw our own conclusions I bought a house in Copthorne and started in general practice in Pound Hill Crawley when I was just over 24 years old [End]
Swaffham Norfolk PE37 8HT
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THETFORD - NORTHWOLD WHITTINGTON ndash KINGrsquoS LYNN (Coach Services - CS40)
MONDAY ndash FRIDAY ONLY DURING COVID-19 REDUCED SERVICE PERIOD
Northwold Pick up point Tile CentreMethodist Chapel 1011 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Whittington Pick up point Norman Drive (A134) 1015 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Arrives Kingrsquos Lynn bus station Stand H 1055 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Departs Kingrsquos Lynn bus station Stand H 1330 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Whittington Drop Off point Norman Drive (A134) 1405 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Northwold Drop Off point Tile CentreMethodist Chapel 1409 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
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There is NO extra bus lsquoNo 12rsquo on Tuesdays mdash Kingrsquos Lynn Market Day
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FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION PLEASE RING COACH SERVICES OR CHECK WEBSITE
Page 18
Saturday 13th June 2020
CANCELLED
Its with great sadness that the Norman PTFA Officers have had to take the decision to cancel this years
Carnival due to the current health situation Our main priority is everyones wellbeing so please stay safe and
well and our fantastic village Carnival will be back with a bang in 2021
The Norman PTFA
WASTE BIN and RECYCLING COLLECTION DATES
Due to COVID-19 there have been changes to bin collections Were unable to collect food waste Please
continue to place any food waste into your black bin which well collect as normal
You can view your scheduled bin collections below
The collection dates for all of the bins
that you have at your home reflect any
collections that are affected by bank
holidays
Please note that collection day
information will only be shown for the
brown bin service if you have paid for
the service
Thursday 11 June 2020 GREEN
Friday 12 June 2020 BROWN
Thursday 18 June 2020 BLACK
Thursday 25 June 2020 GREEN
Friday 26 June 2020 BROWN
Thursday 2 July 2020 BLACK
Your black and green bin collection is
normally THURSDAY
Your brown bin collection is
normally FRIDAY
ldquoI now get out for many more walks now that restrictions are lifted
I like to exercise my owner by
getting them to clean up after merdquo
Please look out for the strategically placed red bins around the village to dispose of your dog waste
Page 19
Page 20
REPORT FROM MONDAY 4TH TO FRIDAY 29TH MAY 2020 Covid 19 actions update
Rent from SSC ndash it was agreed (6
replied to the email) to suspend
the rent due from the Sports and
Social Club during the shutdown
Other Business
Water coming off the A134 into
Methwold Road ndash drains blocked -
Highways have this scheduled for
repair ndash should be completed by
the end of May
Two pull in places off the A134
into Church Lane by Bull Dog
Barnes ndash pot holes need filling ndash
Highways have this scheduled for
repair - should be completed by
the end of May
London bridge ndash update for Cllr
Macmullen - no further progress
with this as it is unlikely
gatherings will be allowed in the
event of a royal death at this time
Neighbourhood Watch ndash update
from Cllr Macmullen ndash this is
limited as two of the Watch
keepers are self-isolating but
keeping in touch with their
residents by phone or Whatrsquos App
or email I am in touch with a lot
of elderly residents by phone
Cllr Anderson filled in the holes
on the Sports Field with topsoil
donated by a resident
Application sent to HM Land
Registry to confirm who owns
the land behind Normandy
Close
Application sent to the bank to
set up internet banking
Cllr Anderson refurbished the
notice board in Hovells Lane
and removed the notice board
opposite the tile centre for the
same treatment
Planning Updates in Brief
2000334F 7 West End Barns
West End Northwold dated 4th
March 2020 REMOVAL OR
VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 1
AND 5 OF PLANNING
PERMISSION 192155F
Variation or removal of conditions
256 and 8 of planning
permission101380EXF (Extension
of time for the implementation of a
planning permission reference
0702109F) Construction of
dwelling and garage at 7 West End
Barns West end Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask if this notice has been
put out to local residents that could
be affected by this change and have
they had a chance to respond There
was no response from planning
Planning approved 22nd May 2020
2000269F SHOP Bulldog Barns 14
Thetford Road Northwold Norfolk
IP26 5LS dated 1st May 2020
Existing cafe on site to return to retail
space erection of temporary building
(occasional guest sleeping
accommodation no kitchenbathroom)
and erection of 2 x new summer
houseretail space
No objections
1801121NMA_1 4 Pinfold Lane
Northwold dated 11th May 2020
Non material amendment to planning
consent 1801121f Proposed side
extension front reception lobbyhall
and attached double garage in 575101
297109 a Conservation Area
3PL20200422F Fen Farm
Oxborough Road Stoke Ferry
PE33 9QH dated 27th April 2020
New wooden log cabin with jetty on
Land Adjacent the River Wissey
Would be used as a rest room shelter
when tending to the adjacent pumping
station(retrospective)
Parish Council object to this
application and letter has been sent to
Breckland Planning Department
DIDLINGTON NURSERIES
Why not visit our walled-in garden Nursery
For all your ornamental amp fruit trees
shrubs perennials and bedding plants
Also compost bark and a large selection of
ornamental pots
Tel (01842) 878288
Est 1962
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
MAY 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings
due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
All decisions made by email will be put on the agenda and minuted when public meetings are allowed
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
Page 21
Taylors Solid Fuels Ltd Family run since 1946
Regular fortnightly Solid Fuel deliveries in your area
Competitive prices and a full range of products
ldquoDonrsquot Shiver We Deliverrdquo
Quality top soils and aggregates Bulk bags and Tipper loads from 1 - 20 tonnes
Tel 01842890568 or see us on wwwtaylorssolidfuelscouk
Northwold Payments Agreed May 2020 AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The following payments were authorised wc 4th May by email The cheques were signed by Cllrs C Anderson and RCrisp Balance for April 2020 pound2402206 Minus the following direct debits Havenpower pound11377 Havenpower pound485 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound14272 Plus the following receipts Norfolk Community Foundation Covid 19 grant pound100000 Precept pound2010284 Total Income pound2110284 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound4498218 Cheques Description Total 2312 Cancelled cheque to Viking Stationary -pound7733 2314 Weeting Parish Council - Payment for use of
online banking for Bacs payment to Cllr Silvester for volunteer group expenses pound50000
2315 Clerks salary and expenses pound37759 2316 HMRC PAYE pound21980 2314 CAS Ltd - Parish Insurance pound81053 Total Cheques paid pound183059 Balance in Community Account May 2020 pound4315159 Bank Statement Balance as of 2042020 pound4698384 Unpresented cheques to date pound383225 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound4315159 Coronavirus Spend from Grant ring-fenced for volunteer expenses Total awarded pound100000 Payment made to Cllr R Silvester pound50000 Balance pound50000
decided I did not have covid-19
Then one afternoon I started feeling
strange I happened to be on a zoom
meeting with David Nabarro who
said anyone who felt unwell should
isolate instantly on the spot I went
home early and then the journey
began
In the first days at home I wasnrsquot
sure I had covid-19 Then I damaged
my hands with bleach It had no
smell I assumed it was old and
inactivemdashbut it was just I could not
smell the chlorine The heaviness
and malaise became worse I had a
tightness in the chest and realised it
could be nothing else I was
mortified that I might have infected
the staff I had worked with for over
20 years I imagined their vulnerable
relatives dying and never forgiving
myself My mind was a mess My
condition deteriorated One
afternoon I suddenly developed a
tachycardia tightness in the chest
and felt so unwell I thought I was
dying My mind became foggy I
tried to google fulminating
myocarditis but couldnrsquot navigate
the screen properly There was
nothing to do I thought if this is it
so be it
A few hours later I woke up alive
and the tightness replaced by
extreme fatigue Every day day after
day Sometimes I felt better and
became optimistic after all the
paralytic state had not recurred but
then the next day I felt as though
someone had hit me around the head
with a cricket bat Staff at work
criticised me for not being clear
ldquomake up your mind Are you
getting better or notrdquo I guess they
were frightened too but I really
could not understand what was
happening
The illness went on and on The
symptoms changed it was like an
advent calendar every day there was
a surprise something new A muggy
head acutely painful calf upset
stomach tinnitus pins and needles
aching all over breathlessness
dizziness arthritis in my hands
weird sensation in the skin with
synthetic materials Gentle exercise or
walking made me worsemdashI would
feel absolutely dreadful the next day I
started talking to others I found a
marathon runner who had tried 8 km
in her second week which caused her
to collapse with rigors and sleep for
24 hours I spoke to others
experiencing weird symptoms which
were often discounted by those around
them as anxiety making them doubt
themselves
The internet described recovery times
of about two weeks for people that
had not been hospitalised I had not
had severe disease yet here I was after
four weeks still unwell My doctor
neighbour and GP were concerned I
consulted with friends who were
consultants in infectious diseases by
email and they wondered if I had more
lung involvement than I had
estimated My tenant had friends who
were still ill at four weeks and this
helped a lot
The least helpful comments were from
people who explained to me that I had
post viral fatigue I knew this was
wrong There was a pattern in that
period from two weeks to six weeks
feeling absolutely dreadful during the
day sleep heavily waking with the
bed drenched in sweat getting up with
a blinding headache receding during
the day turning me into a battered
ragdoll in the evening
I joined a Facebook page (Covid-19
Support Group (have ithad it)) full of
people with these stories some from
the UK some from the US People
suffering from the disease but not
believing their symptoms were real
their families thinking the symptoms
were anxiety employers telling people
they had to return to work as the two
weeks for the illness was up And the
posts reflect this ldquoI thought I was
going crazy for not getting better in
their time framerdquo ldquothe doctor said
there is zero reason to believe it lasts
this longrdquo And too people report that
their families do not believe their ever
changing symptoms that it is
psychological it is the stress
Over the weeks I have been touched
COPING WITH COVID-19 A PERSONAL STORY Paul Garner
Page 22
Hope you can join in being thankful
we have no coronavirus in Northwold
Paul is son of Northwold girl at
school with Basil and we have been
friends ever since
Mother Sylvia died some years ago
but David Paulrsquos Dad is still alive
living in Liverpool
Keep safe
Very best wishes Pam Eyles
Paul Garner ldquoFor 7 weeks I have
been through a roller coaster of ill
health extreme emotions and utter
exhaustionrdquo
May 5 2020
Paul Garner professor of infectious
diseases at Liverpool School of
Tropical Medicine discusses his
experience of having covid-19
In mid-March I developed covid-19
For almost seven weeks I have been
through a roller coaster of ill health
extreme emotions and utter
exhaustion Although not hospitalised
it has been frightening and long The
illness ebbs and flows but never goes
away Health professionals
employers partners and people with
the disease need to know that this
illness can last for weeks and the long
tail is not some ldquopost-viral fatigue
syndromerdquomdashit is the disease People
who have a more protracted illness
need help to understand and cope with
the constantly shifting bizarre
symptoms and their unpredictable
course
Early March seems so far away I
watched Boris introduce social
distancing and then shake hands on
national television I talked with
epidemiological colleagues about the
established effects of austerity
increasing mortality in the poor and
how lockdown would worsen this I
advised my 97 year old father to
isolate I said to myself that years of
running and military fitness would
protect me from harm I discounted a
runny nose carefully checked my
temperature every day and examined
the CDCWHO comparison table and
by the people that have quietly
stepped in to help me cope
appropriate unobtrusive timely
Family friends colleagues and
neighbours Our local yoga studiorsquos
motto is ldquoa community building
strength in mind body and heartrdquo
This love and support of gives us a
direction for our future And today the
disease has lifted For the first time I
do not feel awful
The aim of this piece is to get this
message out for some people the
illness goes on for a few weeks
Symptoms come and go are strange
and frightening The exhaustion is
severe real and part of the illness
And we all need support and love
from the community around us
Paul Garner is Professor at the
Liverpool School of Tropical
Medicine He is Director of the Centre
for Evidence Synthesis in Global
Health and Co-ordinating Editor of
the Cochrane Infectious Diseases
Group
Twitter PaulGarnerWoof
Page 23
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SUPPLIED FROZEN
MINIMUM SPEND pound20
Remember how pork used to taste when you still had proper crackling Fancy some handmade sausages with more meat than filling Love thick cut bacon with the rind on that has been dry cured All delivered to your door
Call Rob Simonds on 07940800275 to arrange a delivery
Traditional amp Gluten Free 85 meat sausages
pound12 for 3 packs of 8 sausages
Dry Cure Smoked amp Unsmoked Bacon
pound6 a pack ndash approx 500g
Rolled Shoulder of Pork
pound10 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Pack of 2 pork chops
pound5
Smoked Gammon Joints
pound12 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Native Breed Lamb Boxes available in season Dexter Beef Boxes available upon request
(Taken from Facebook post Editor)
Page 24
TEL 01842 828129
MOB 07791 204492
Local Domestic Oil Boiler Servicing Servicing Standard amp CombiCondenser Boilers
Annual Service with Tank Inspection amp Boiler Commissioning
Breakdowns Maintenance amp Repairs WESTNORFOLKBOILERSERVICESCOUK
We enter modern times with the reigns
of William IV and Queen Victoria and
their successors to the
present day
Next after Thomas Waddington as
Rector was Charles Manners Richard
Norman born in 1799 Through his
mother Lady Elizabeth Norman (neacutee
Manners) who married Richard
Norman of Leatherhead he was a
grand-son of the 4th Duke of Rutland
and nephew of the 5th Duke and a
great grandson of the 4th Duke of
Beaufort His motherrsquos brothers were
the 5th Duke of Rutland and two
generals He received the benefice of
Northwold worth pound740 a year (just
under pound42000 a year nowadays) from
the Bishop of Ely in 1833 The tithes
were commuted to a fixed rent charge
of pound896 (approximately pound47500
today) a few years later In 1845 St
Andrewrsquos Northwold was described as
a ldquolarge handsome fabricrdquo with a
ldquolofty tower (built in 1473) containing
six bells and a good clockrdquo The parish
at that time had 1140 inhabitants The
size of the population has not changed
to any great extent since then
Charles Norman was a bachelor for
the first eight years of his time in
Northwold Then he met and at the
age of 41 married a spinster of 38
called Caroline Amelia Angerstein
whose father John was the owner of a
huge estate round Weeting Hall If
Charles brought aristocratic
connections what did Caroline bring
to the marriage She was a grand-
daughter of John Julius Angerstein
(1735-1823) who came to England in
1750 from St Petersburg where his
German family had been settled He
was a Lloyds under-writer by the
time he was 21 and went on to
become one of the wealthiest men in
England When he died the British
government bought his fabulous art
collection in 1824 for pound58000 (at a
conservative estimate about pound3
million today) and used it as the
nucleus of its new National Gallery
Connoisseurs of early Hollywood
movies may remember the film
Lloyds of London made in 1936
Guy Standing played the pivotal part
of John Julius Angerstein in what
was then a star-studded cast
including C Aubrey Smith
Madeleine Carroll George Sanders
and Tyrone Power
It was John Julius Angerstein who
bought Weeting Hall and established
the family there for more than a
century until Carolinersquos brother
William sold it in 1897 The Rev
Charles Norman died in 1873 in his
74th year Caroline herself died aged
77 in 1879 She lived for a while as a
widow in Brandon Hall which was
also owned by the Angersteins and
did charitable works in Brandon as
well as in Northwold where the
school and the almshouses bear the
family name of Norman
Whittington owes to her the
foundation of its separate church
later the centre of its own
ecclesiastical parish
Charles Norman was Rector for 40
years Charles and Caroline Norman
have their tomb just inside the south
entrance of the churchyard near the
lych gate
During Charles Normanrsquos time ndash in
1852 ndash the church was re-seated a fact
recorded in an inscription on the wall
inside the tower When St Andrewrsquos
underwent other restoration work in
the eighteen fifties and sixties the
restorers appears to have shown more
respect for the character of this ancient
church than many of their
contemporaries showed to churches
elsewhere in England A drainpipe to
the west of the porch bears the date
1857 Inside the church another sign
of those times is the organ erected in
1868 out of funds ldquofrom the Church
Estaterdquo This organ bears a modern
plaque recording the fact that for 42
years of the 20th century Arthur
Barber a local farmer was voluntary
organist The font in front of the tower
dates from 1882 Its elaborately
carved cover suspended from the
Modern Times ndash From Charles
Norman Onwards roof by a chain and
capable of being raised and lowered
was added in 1887
National as opposed to family history
is reflected in the memorial tablet to
Lieutenant William Carter of the 5th
Fusiliers who died in the siege of
Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny of
1857 He was 32 Tombstones and
wall tablets bear witness to the close
attachment of the Carter family to this
church in the 18th and 19th centuries
Victorian Rectors after Charles
Norman were Richard Snowdon Smith
(1873) William Cowper Johnson
(1889) and Claud Cecil Thornton
(1892) who is commemorated in the
fine and sturdy lych gate
FROM HISTORY NOTES ON NORTHWOLD CHURCH Courtesy of Pam Eyles
Page 25
March 2020 1st Prize pound20 No62 Barry Langley 2nd Prize pound15 No15 June Jones 3rd Prize pound10 No11 David Lavender
April 2020 1st Prize pound20 No 3 Harry Cater 2nd Prize pound15 No 14 Annette Storey 3rd Prize pound10 No 99 David Gricks
May 2020 1st Prize pound25 No 19 Brian Waters 2nd Prize pound15 No 30 Mark Hampton 3rd Prize pound10 No 71 David Kimber
Roger Preston
100 CLUB DRAW
Do not leave home if you or someone you live
with has any of the following
a high temperature
a new continuous cough
a loss of or change to your sense of smell or taste
Check the NHS website if you have symptoms
Page 26
Downham Market
PC Aaron Jones mdash Spellowfields Clenchwarton Wapole Walton St
Lawrence Mershe Lande and Wiggenhall
Email SNTTerringtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Ryan Williams mdash West Winch Watlington Airfield
Wimbotsham and Fincham and Wissey
Email SNTWatlingtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Tracey James and PC Dave Funnell mdash Downham Market
Emneth and Outwell Upwell and Delph Hilgay with Denver Denton
Email SNTDownhamMarketnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
Message from your Engagement Officer
I am PC Lee Anderton and I work as the Engagement Officer for West Norfolk My responsibilities include working alongside and promoting the Special Constabulary Police Support Volunteers Neighbourhood Watch and Community Speedwatch If you are interested in volunteering for any of these roles please e-mail me at LeeAndertonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
4 weeks into the lockdown due to COVID-19 (Apr 20) and largely from a policing prospective the majority of people are playing by the rules The Constabulary is continuing to work with those people who breach the rules by way of engaging and explaining we will use tickets or report to court anyone who continuously break rules after being warned It is pleasing to say for the majority this approach is working
During this time the Constabulary is continuing to delivery day to day policing and officers are still responding to calls as they come in We are still encouraging everyone to use the same methods of contacting us 999 for an emergency ie a crime in progress 101 or via our website contact us to report a crime that has happened Officers are practising social distancing at all police premises but sometimes due to the nature of our work we will have to work close to together for example arresting a violent offender
During this period of time we are concerned that Domestic Violence could increase and we would like to reassure people that we are still here and will help so please if you are aware of anyone who is living in fear of domestic violence get in touch with us I would also like to remind people that although we are spending most of our time at home please donrsquot stop carrying out the 9pm Routine as the simple steps in the routine will help prevent you from becoming a victim of crime Unfortunately we have also seen an increase in scams and especially COVID- 19 scams and I would encourage everyone to register with Norfolk County Council Trading Standards at the following link httpswwwnorfolkgovukbusinesstrading-standardsscamsconsumer-alerts to get a weekly update with the latest scams Finally if there are any questions or anything I can assist you with please do not hesitate to get in touch and I look forward to the time when we can all start to meet face to face again until then stay save StayHomeSaveLives ProtectTheNHS
Page 27
Family Property Criminal Commercial Employment Personal Injury Wills amp Probate
METCALFE COPEMAN amp PETTEFAR LLP
SOLICITORS
wwwmcp-lawcouk
01842 756100
Cage Lane Thetford
Convenient town centre Location
Home visits may be available
MAY 20 UPDATE
Ray Gribble
Antique Restoration amp Traditional Upholstery
All aspects of antique furniture restoration including French polishing cabinet repairs and traditional upholstery
-------------------------------------------
Traditional Upholstered Furniture
Footstools Sofas Chairs made to commission
-------------------------------------------
Picture Framing amp Mirrors
An extensive range of mouldings inc hand painted and gilded finishes
Antique and Reproduction Prints for sale
Vine House Church Road Wereham Kingrsquos Lynn
01366-500387
wwwraygribblecouk
I thought you might be interested in this small article on the origin of the name lsquoVentura Closersquoit would be interesting to
consider the stories behind other local street names As your Borough Councillor I am
available to help with any Borough
related problems (inc Freebridge
Issues) and am available on my home
tel no 01366 727037 or by email
cllrtomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
Tomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
With kind regards Councillor Tom Ryves Methwold Ward KLWNBC Home 01366 727037
lsquoVentura Closersquo A legacy from RAF Methwold
It is common practice for new streets built near the sites of old RAF stations to reflect this heritage in their namehellipso in Methwold we have Ventura Close and of course Trent VC Close
The Ventura
The Ventura was developed from the Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar transport as a replacement for the Lockheed Hudson bombers then in service with the Royal Air Force Used in daylight attacks against occupied Europe they proved to have weaknesses and were removed from bomber duty and some used for
patrols by Coastal Command The Ventura was available to the RAF as an off the peg solution to the problems of building an effective bomber force quickly and the first orders were placed in 1940 At the time the larger 4-engined bombers associated with the Strategic bombing offensive were still on the drawing board
Service with the RAF
The RAF ordered 188 Venturas in February 1940 which were delivered from mid-1942 Venturas were initially used for daylight raids and were crewed by Australian and New Zealand airmen who flew from Methwold like some other early RAF bombers they proved too vulnerable without fighter escort Venturas were replaced by the faster de Havilland Mosquito The Venturas were transferred to patrol duties with Coastal Command as the Mosquito replaced them in bomber squadrons
The Ventura at Methwold
In Methwold there were two squadrons equipped with the Ventura mdash No 464 Squadron RAAF (1942) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II and No 487 Squadron RNZAF(1942ndash1943) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II
Operations
The Ventura flew its first operational mission for the RAF on 3 November 1942 when three Venturas of 21 Squadron attacked railway targets near Hengelo in the Netherlands On 6 December 1942 47 Venturas from
DIDLINGTON HALL SALE PARTICULARS
Thanks for the fantastic response last year to my appeal to purchase the old sales catalogues for Didlington Hall which resulted in my obtaining two catalogues one for a sale I was completely unaware of I am still very interested in obtaining a number of the sale catalogues Also just to satisfy my interest and curiosity does anybody have or know what happened to anything and I mean anything even just building materials that came from the demolition sales of the 1950s
Please contact Andrew 01440 788198 email andrewtate738gmailcom
Page 28
UPDATE FROM OUR LOCAL BOROUGH COUNCILLOR
21 464 (RAAF) and 487 (RNZAF) squadrons participated in Operation Oyster the large daylight 2 Group raid against the Philips radio and vacuum tube factories at Eindhoven Also committed to the raid were 36 Bostons and 10 de Havilland Mosquitos[16] Carrying incendiaries they were placed in the third wave of aircraft and suffered the highest rate of loss Nine of the 47 Venturas were shot down and many others were damaged by flak or bird strikes The force also lost four Bostons and one Mosquito
Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC Six months later on 3 May 1943 Venturas of 487 Squadron RNZAF were sent on Operation Ramrod 16 an attack on a power station in Amsterdam The squadron was told
that the target was of such importance to Dutch morale that the attack was to be continued regardless of opposition Significant problems developed with rendezvousing with the escorting fighters with the end result being that all 10 Venturas that crossed the coast were lost to German fighters Squadron Leader Leonard Trent (later the last of the Great Escapers) won the Victoria Cross for his leadership in this raid
The citation for Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC reads as follows
ldquoThe KING has been graciously pleased to confer the VICTORIA CROSS on the under-mentioned officer in recognition of most
SANDRArsquoS STAMP amp CRAFT STUDIO GROUP
My regular monthly craft sessions
in Northwold Village Hall are
Third Monday monthly 7 - 9pm
(not held in December) and cost
from 1st October 2019 will be pound12
which includes all materials to
create 8 beautiful handmade cards
Tea amp Coffee included
Sandra Roberts
07806 616704
conspicuous braverymdash
Squadron Leader Leonard Henry TRENT DFC (NZ2481) Royal New Zealand Air Force No 487 (RNZAF) Squadron
On the 3rd May 1943 Squadron Leader Trent was detailed to lead a formation of Ventura aircraft in a daylight attack on the power station at Amsterdam
This operation was intended to encourage the Dutch workmen in their resistance to enemy pressure The target was known to be heavily defended The importance of bombing it regardless of enemy fighters or anti-aircraft fire was strongly impressed on-the air crews taking part in the operation
Before taking off Squadron Leader Trent told the deputy leader that he was going over the target whatever lsquohappened
All went well until the Venturas and their fighter escort were nearing the Dutch coast Then one bomber was hit and had to turn back Suddenly large numbers of enemy fighters appeared Our escorting fighters were hotly engaged and lost touch with the bombing force The Venturas closed up for mutual protection and commenced their run up to the target Unfortunately the fighters detailed to support them over the target had reached the area too early and had been recalled
Soon the bombers were attacked They were at the mercy of 15 to 20 Messerschmitts which dived on them
incessantly Within four minutes six Venturas were destroyed Squadron Leader Trent continued on his course with the 3 remaining aircraft
In a short time 2 more Venturas went down in flames Heedless of the murderous attacks and of the heavy anti-aircraft fire which was now encountered Squadron Leader Trent completed an accurate bombing run and even shot down a Messerschmitt at point-blank range Dropping his bombs in the target area he turned away
The aircraft following him was shot down on reaching the target Immediately afterwards his own aircraft was hit went into a spin and broke up Squadron Leader Trent and his navigator were thrown clear and became prisoners of war The other two members of the crew
perished
On this his 24th sortie Squadron Leader Trent showed outstanding leadership Such was the trust placed in this gallant officer that the other pilots followed him unwaveringly His cool unflinching courage and devotion to duty in the face of overwhelming odds rank with the finest examples of these virtuesrdquo
Page 29
If you would like to write an article
or have ideas to include in future
columns we would love to hear from
you Please email your submissions
to editornorthwoldnet
487 Sqn RNZAF Lockheed Ventura
Page 30
NORTHWOLD BOWLS CLUB
The 2020 bowls season was due to
commence in April but is now
suspended due to the COVID-19
pandemic
Our Annual General Meeting was
due to take place on Thursday 26th
March and would have been held
in the Sports amp Social club
We are always wishing to welcome
new members so if you would like
to know more about the club then
for more information you can
contact Roger Preston (01366
727694) or Hod Everett (01760
336494)
(Anybody new to bowls would be
offered some coaching at the start
of the season mdash whenever that
may be)
NORTHWOLD VILLAGE HALL NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The AGM of the Village Hall Trustees was due to be held on Tuesday 24th March 2020 but has now been
postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
All Northwold residents are welcome to attend and are advised that eligibility for election to the Trustees (ldquoThe Committeerdquo) is open to one representative of ANY recognised village organisation which either uses or potentially uses the Village Hall In addition two representatives of the general village population are eligible for election
Vacancies DO exist in the trustees and ldquonew bloodrdquo is particularly encouraged to provide a continuously fresh input of skills and ideas The AGM will be followed at 730PM by a committee meeting of those elected Mr M Howarth Chairman helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip The official notice above provides details of the next Annual General Meeting and we would be delighted to see some new faces prepared to play a part in managing the facility that we have however small that part may be Some questions you may have Q Who is eligible to be a trustee A Anyone resident in the Village who can represent a village organisation club or business ndash even if they are not users of the Hall Existing organisations represented include The WI Tots and Co The Parish Council The Dance Club In addition a limited number of trustees who represent ldquothe Publicrdquo may be appointed No special qualifications are required Q What is my commitment as a trustee A
Attending four to six meetings a year
Nothing financial (we have insurance) attendance at a meeting about every two months and assistance in any aspect of running the hall that you would like to provide This could be
Providing informed opinions of the Village Population to help guide the decisions made by the Trustees as a group
Managing or helping to manage (but not necessarily DOING) the maintenance or updating of the Hall
Helping with fundraising activities Q How do I get involved A Come to the AGM or contact the Chairman at any time
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CALL 01842 862 828
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TV aerials Digital TW aerials amp
Satellite dishes fitted Plus TV signal
boosters TV extension cables and
CCTV installed etc
Tel 01366 728403
Mobile 07752 587111
Page 31
Thank you very much
for all your kind donations to the foodbank and all you do to help others
If you would like to donate to your local Foodbank there is a drop off point at St Andrewrsquos Church Northwold Find out more
httpthetfordfoodbankorguk
httpwwwtrusselltrustorg
If you need the Foodbank please donrsquot
hesitate to contact someone who can
give you a foodbank voucher such as
doctors health visitors social workers
clergy citizenrsquos advice bureau and
police
Ness and Paul
foodbankdonationsnymhushcom
THE MAGPIE CENTRE WEST NORFOLK RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
Closed Until Further Notice
In line with RDA National advice and
guidelines we regret to advise that the
Magpie Centre will be closed until
further notice
As you would expect our horses will
continue to be cared for and we need
your support more than ever Please
check our Facebook page for regular
updates thank you
We have been carrying out our life-
changing activities at our Wallington
Hall location for over 30 years and
take great pride in the exceptional
standard of our instructors and
volunteers
We rely on voluntary help as well as
donations and legacies to deliver our
services
Advice for Volunteers
If you are to visit the Magpie Centre
as a volunteer dur ing the closure of
the Magpie Centre to help with horse
care and field maintenance thank you
so much
Can we please ask that on arrival and
departure you wash your hands and
regularly during your visit Please also
avoid close contact with others and
practice social distancing at all times
whilst at the centre
In the event you experience any of
the symptoms of coronavirus
including coughing fever however
minor please DO NOT VISIT THE
MAGPIE CENTRE
Please inform us immediately if you
have any symptoms or are diagnosed
with coronavirus and you have either
visited the Magpie Centre recently or
have come into contact with someone
who has
The current advice from the NHS can
be found here httpswwwnhsuk
conditionscoronavirus-covid-19
The Magpie Centre home of WNRDA
now has 90 volunteers who give up
their time on a regular basis to help
with the running of the yard pony care
and assisting with riding and carriage
driving lessons
No previous experience is required for
volunteers as all training will be
provided
If you can help with this please call the
Centre on 01553 810202
Thank you
Would you like to advertise in
Village Life
Please contact the Editor
for available sizes amp rates
editornorthwoldnet
Or Tel 01366 727072
Annual Club Memberships are now due
Adults pound5 Children pound250 Member benefits inc discounted Events tickets and Club Hire
Please contact a committee member
See our Facebook page for up-to-date info on upcoming events
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL CLUB Hovellrsquos Lane Northwold IP26 5LX
Page 32
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL
CLUB
The club is normally open for bookings for social events
birthday parties weddings christenings amp funeral wakes
The bar can also be made available
All at very reasonable rates
For information call
Tony Waring 728455
David Gricks 728174
David Lavender 727111
Due to COVID-19 pandemic the club is shut indefinitely
All events are cancelled until further notice
Stay safe everyone
Thank you to all our volunteers who keep the club running
ALL EVENTS ADVERTISED ON THIS PAGE ARE AT
RISK OF CANCELLATION DUE TO THE ON-GOING
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Page 9
really well However about once a fortnight there would be a massive explosion under the bonnet and the corrugated rubber pipe taking air into the engine would be shredded Totally undeterred I bought some spare pipes and replaced them when necessary
Note I sold that car in 1978 and moved on to Volvos Peugeots and Renault Espaces ndash I currently own my eighth Espace which is now 10 years old The car and I are in competition to see who lives the longer
An old snake went to see his doctor because his vision was failing The doctor fitted him with spectacles and the snake returned two weeks later asking to be treated for profound depression as he had just discovered that he had been living with a garden hose for two years
A young girl was doing her homework and had to explain the difference between anger and exasperation She asked her father to help he told her that it was all a matter of degree and arranged a demonstration He picked up the telephone and rang a random number To the man who answered the phone he said ldquoIs Melvin thererdquo The man answered ldquoThere is no-one here called Melvin You really should learn to look up numbers before you dialrdquo The man said to his daughter ldquoSee the man was not happy with my call ndash we annoyed himrdquo He then rang the number again ldquoIs Melvin thererdquo ldquoNow look hererdquo came the heated reply ldquoYou just called this number and I told you that there is no Melvin here DO NOT TROUBLE ME AGAINrdquo The receiver slammed down The father turned to his daughter and said ldquoThat was anger Now I shall show you what
exasperation meansrdquo He dialled the same number again and when the man answered shouting and angry the father asked quietly and calmly ldquoHello this is Melvin Have there been any calls for merdquo
Finally I might have given the impression in the main article that Deannie and I are coping well with the lockdown Thinking about it that may not be quite true as we have taken to talking to our house equipment asking them what they think of the current situationWe had a nice chat with the microwave and the toaster and we all agreed that the situation was very serious However we didnt mention anything to the washing machine as she always put a different spin on everything The fridge when approached was cold and distant and all the kitchen sink would say was that everything was going down the drain The iron took a different view being of the opinion that matters were not that pressing at present The vacuum cleaner was most unsympathetic telling us to ldquojust suck it uprdquo However the pedestal fan was more sympathetic feeling that the matter would soon blow over The WC looked a bit flushed when we spoke to it but did not express an opinion However the door knob told us firmly to ldquoget a griprdquo The front door told us we were unhinged and the curtains told us to pull ourselves together Altogether we wished we had not discussed matters with them because they just left us confused and miserable
Ah well I hope that was all of interest Please look after yourselves
Best wishes and fond memories to you all
Ian Nisbet
rear bulkhead the problem was easily solved and I was up to max speed again
A friend of mine was an estate agent In 1970 we would drink together and could only afford about half a pint each Over the next couple of years his business took off and he took to selling off his Volvo estates after 3 years So my next car was his Volvo 145S estate (BPO995G) a really solid piece of kit My favourite bit was the rear windscreen wiper the first I had ever owned On reflection the car was very noisy and not at all nippy the inside was all black rubber but there was plenty of room and when it rained I could wash and wipe the rear window from the dashboard Having bought an ancient caravan I fitted a towbar to this Volvo and we headed off to France on Townsend Thoresen my father and mother following in the Cortina 1600E and a newer caravan Half way through France a clattering noise started at the rear of my car so I stopped to investigate The towbar had come loose Happily my father never travelled without most of his tools so we could put matters right When we arrived at the caravan site a terminal post on my car battery broke and a new battery cost me pound40 (1974) and used up my entire spending money for the fortnight
Three years later I bought my friends next Volvo 145 estate (DPO 952L) This was an interesting car with a petrol injection engine and a strange computer between the driver and the engine Foot on accelerator hang around a bit and then the car would move Sometimes unnerving at road junctions I had this car converted to LPG (an enormous gas tank behind the rear seats) and it went
REPORT FROM 16TH MARCH TO 3RD APRIL 2020
Covid update
All meetings suspended
Playground shut
Volunteer group put into place
Covid-19 leaflets printed and put in to every home in Northwold
Volunteer group registered with NCC and Breckland District Council central hubs
Grant of pound1000 applied for from the Norfolk Community Foundation ndash Safeguarding vulnerable Persons policy put in place as part of the conditions of obtaining this grant
Other Business
Riverside potholes - Highways agreed to deliver free of charge finings for Riverside potholes
Roundabout in playground repaired and painted
Speeding on Whittington Hill ndash Norfolk PNN agreed to upgrade the area to RED and will enforce as soon as they possibly can
Methwold Road A134 junction the following email was sent to Cllr Ryves from Andrew Wallace ndash Highways Engineer on the 30th March 2020
ldquoI am happy to meet the parish in the future to discuss this site as I have done previously I am afraid that little has changed since we last met
The details of accidents that you
kindly sent me are not officially recorded unless the police have been involved and these are the only records we use to determine the status of the highway in regards to lsquoaccident blackspotsrsquo Below is a statement from our Network Safety team which I hope will go some way to re-assuring the parish we are doing something to alleviate their concerns The implementation date has gone back due to the present situation but as soon as we are up and running fully again I can give you an implementation date
The junction has long been a source of local concern and has been an accident cluster site in the past We have looked at the site in the past and provided red central hatching side road triggered VAS warning signs and improved visibility as far as is possible within the site constraints This does seem to have had a positive effect with an improved personal injury accident record of 2 slight injury accidents occurring in the last 3 years
We have recently carried out a Route Safety Study for the whole of A134 This has recommended a new 50mph speed limit on A134 through Northwold and should be implemented around MarchApril 2020 The new lower speed should further improve safety at the junctionrdquo
OUTSTANDING MATTERS FROM MEETING ON 5TH MARCH 2020
I had to put a lot on hold during the past month but I will get these sorted asap and report back on the April update if there is any news
Planning Updates in Brief
2000169F The Old Bell 2 Whittington Hill Whittington dated 7th February 2020
Proposed conversion of outbuilding to form a single dwelling
Planning approved 3132020
2000334F 7 West End Barns West End Northwold dated 4th March 2020
REMOVAL OR VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 1 AND 5 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 192155F Variation or removal of conditions 256 and 8 of planning permission 101380EXF (Extension of time for the implementation of a planning permission reference 0702109F) Construction of dwelling and garage at 7 West End Barns West end Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask this notice has been put
out to local residents that could be
affected by this change and have they
had a chance to respond Nothing back
from planning however this may be
down to the current emergency
situation
Page 10
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the peaceful village of Northwold
Offering a range of beauty treatments including massages facials manicures pedicures and waxing
Find us on Facebook for more details amp special offers Following recent UK Government guidelines I am hoping to
re-open from Saturday 4th July
13 Church Lane Northwold 07960173171
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
MARCH 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
Page 11
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Please call for a free estimate or to discuss your requirements on
01366 727789 or
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MINI DIGGER HIRE with
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Payments agreed for March invoices Northwold Payments Agreed wc 30th March 2020
AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The following payments were author -
ised wc 30th March by email - The cheques were signed by Cllrs C Anderson and R Crisp
Balance for March 2020 pound2043393 Minus the following direct debits Haven street lighting pound9307 Haven street lighting pound450 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound12167 Plus the following receipts Lottery Grant for car park pound1000000 Total Income pound1000000 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound3031226 Cheques Description Total 2305 Salary and padded envelopes pound27572 2306 NALC subscription pound24746 2307 SPC Printers - Covid leaflets pound2500 2308 FLP Outdoor play solutions - repairs to roundabout pound209787 2309 SALC Payroll services pound5400 2310 TTSR Grass cutting and tree surgery works pound275400 2311 BCKLWN Dog Bin Collection pound73882 2312 Paper and inks for printer pound7733 2313 Weeting PC - litterpicks and hiviz vests x 12 pound2000 Total Cheques paid pound629020 Balance in Community Account April 2020 pound2402206 Bank Statement Balance as of 22320 pound3031226 Unpresented cheques todate pound629020 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound2402206
Page 12
connection seems reliable and the
format seems to work If you havenrsquot
expressed you views and would like to
make a case for streaming from St
Maryrsquos please let me know
Finally a reflection by Henri
Nouwen on Spiritual Discipline
The spiritual life is a gift It is a gift of
the Holy Spirit who lifts us up into the
kingdom of Godrsquos love But to say that
being lifted up into the kingdom of
love is a divine gift does not mean that
we wait passively until the gift is
offered to us Jesus tells us to set our
hearts on the kingdom Setting our
hearts on something involves not only
serious aspiration but also strong
determination A spiritual life requires
human effort The forces that keep
pulling us back into a worry-filled life
are not easy to overcome Here we
touch the question of the other side of
Gently Reaching Into the Minds
Souls and Hearts Of Everyone
Easter VII 24th May 2020
Given that my sermon this week
centres on prayer let me share this
small slice of humour You may have
encountered it before but itrsquos new to
me
Senility Prayer
God grant me the senility to forget the
people I never liked anyway the good
fortune to run into the ones I do and
the eyesight to tell the difference
I guess wersquoll have to wait for some
time to have that the lsquogood fortunersquo to
lsquorun intorsquo friends Perhaps by then our
eyesight might not be what it washellip
Booking In
I received an email this week from an
old uni friend in Australia Oz is
lsquounlockingrsquo a bit quicker than here in
Blighty ndash unsurprising given how
fortunate they are to have had so few
cases of the virus and less that 100
deaths She asked me if our services
have resumed yet before revealing
how things are working Downunder
Apparently they are opening for
services but congregations are
limited to a maximum of 10 You
have to phone the priest to book your
slot in the pews A novel ideahellip She
said she hadnrsquot got around to it yet
No newshellip
The C of E remains silent as to if
when Church services can resume
The feedback Irsquove had from many of
you re the Zoom Eucharists would
indicate that the majority are happy
for them to continue from my living
room as in most cases the internet
lsquoTOTS amp Corsquo Parents amp Children Group
Usually meet every Friday (during term time)
between 1000 am - 1200 pm at Northwold Village Hall
Temporarily suspended due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Yoursquoll receive a warm welcome plus a drink amp healthy
snack for your little one
Please support your local parent baby and toddler group
First session is free then just pound2 after that
We require a volunteer to organise the sessions
Please contact Steve Stark Village Hall Trustee 727855
News from the Pews in Grimshoe Benefice PASTORAL LETTER FROM THE RECTOR
Page 13
discipleship The practice of spiritual
discipline makes us more sensitive to
the small gentle voice of God The
prophet Elijah did not encounter God
in the mighty wind or in the
earthquake or in the fire but in the
small voicehellip
Through a spiritual discipline we
prevent the world from filling our
lives to such an extent that there is no
place to listen A spiritual discipline
sets us free to pray or to say it better
allows the Spirit of God to pray in us
From Henri Nouwen Circles of Love
Every blessing
Rev Joan Horan Rector
Grimshoe Benefice
(inc St Andrews Northwold)
To join in a Zoom video service
please contact Christine Parker on
01842 827152 or email
grimshoebeneficeofficegmailcom
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References available
Contact Holly on 07731395142 or
hollyweb92gmailcom
PIANO LESSONS Inspiring piano teacher with over 20
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to visit your home Gave up years
ago Reignite your passion for
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Available weekdays 9am ndash 3pm
Free initial visitconsultation
Contact Josh Daniels 07540 556195
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
SUSPENSION OF MEETINGS
As a result of advice received regarding the current outbreak of coronavirus all Northwold and Whittington Parish Council meetings have been suspended until
further notice
The clerk in consultation with the chairman has been delegated powers to maintain the essential functions of the Council
Any urgent issues which require councillorsrsquo comment or agreement will be
carried out electronically and recorded
Instead of Minutes of Meetings a monthly statement of activity will be published on the Northwold amp Whittington Parish Council website
(httpsnorthwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk) and posted on the Parish Council Notice Boards
During the period of suspension residents who wish to contact the Parish
Council should email the Clerk at clerknandwpcuk
Cliff Anderson Chairman
Page 14
Vat claim put in for year ending
March 2020 pound254770
New Community Car Park in
School Lane - Cllr Anderson
contacted the owners of the
property next door to the proposed
car park regarding the visibility
splay - asking that they begin the
process of contacting their
solicitor as it will be necessary for
this restriction to be written into
the deeds of their property
Audit figures completed sent by e-
mail to the internal auditor ndash
(advice received from SLCC is
that this could be carried out via
email) These have now been
signed off by the auditor ready for
signing off by the Chairman when
we can all meet again
Planning Updates in Brief
2000334F 7 West End Barns West
End Northwold dated 4th March
2020
REMOVAL OR VARIATION OF
CONDITIONS 1 AND 5 OF
PLANNING PERMISSION
192155F
Variation or removal of conditions
256 and 8 of planning permission
101380EXF (Extension of time for
the implementation of a planning
permission reference 0702109F)
Construction of dwelling and garage at
7 West End Barns West end
Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask if this notice has been put
out to local residents that could be
affected by this change and have they
had a chance to respond
Nothing back from planning however
this may be down to the current
situation
REPORT FROM MONDAY 5TH
APRIL TO FRIDAY 1ST MAY 2020
Covid update
Norfolk Foundation Grant paid
into Parish Account and pound500 was
paid into Cllr Sylvesterrsquos account
for Volunteer expenses and needs
(Weeting Parish Council agreed
to arrange a BACS payment out of
their account upon receipt of a
cheque for pound500 being paid by
Northwold to Weeting)
Other Business
Concern was raised over possible
gatherings of more than one
family on the playing field it was
agreed not to carry out any action
and to monitor the situation for
the time being
Councillor Raynor carried out the
repairs on the old telephone box
and it is now ready for the
necessary works to be carried out
to turn it into a small library once
restrictions have been lifted
Water coming off the A134 into
Methwold Road ndash drains blocked
ndash Reported on line to Highways
Two pull in places off the A134
into Church Lane by Bull Dog
Barnes ndash pot holes need filling ndash
Reported online with Highways
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
APRIL 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
01366 328879
Page 15
Payments agreed for April invoices Northwold Payments Agreed wc AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Balance for April 2020 pound2402206 Minus the following direct debits Havenpower pound11377 Havenpower pound485 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound14272 Plus the following receipts Norfolk Community Foundation Covid 19 grant pound100000 Precept pound2010284 Total Income pound2110284 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound4498218 Cheques Description Total 2312 Cancelled cheque to viking Stationary -pound7733 2314 Weeting Parish Council - Payment for use
of online banking for Bacs payment to Cllr Sylvester for volunteer group expenses pound50000
2315 Clerks salary and expenses pound37759 2316 HMRC PAYE pound21980 2314 CAS Ltd - Parish Insurance pound81053 Total Cheques paid pound183059 Balance in Community Account May 2020 pound4315159 Bank reconciliation for April Bank Statement Balance as of 2042020 pound4698384 Unpresented cheques to date pound383225 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound4315159 Coronavirus Spend from Grant ring-fenced for volunteer expenses Total awarded pound100000 Payment made to Cllr R Silvester pound50000 Balance pound50000 pound10000 ring-fenced for Community Car Park
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WITH EXCELLENT REFERENCES
AVAILABLE FOR WORK
REASONABLE HOURLY RATES
Telephone James on
01366 - 328895
Page 16
intention of turning them into photobooks for the kids to keep So all in all I shall be OK with lockdown until Christmas Then of course all the colour slides from the 60s and 70s need sorting out scanning and turning into books
Since we have lived here I have gone to Morrisons supermarket in January and February They sell the most amazing perennial plants which I take home and ldquobring onrdquo ready to plant in the Spring This year I bought Armeria Knautia Erysimum Linaria Coreopsis Campanula Cymbalaria Cistus Lychnis Hesperis and some Berberis and Viburnum They were all really inexpensive and we are already enjoying a profusion of colour Online sources have provided dry root plants such as Dahlia Dicentra Red Hot Poker and Echinacia and lots of climbers to cover all my new trellis work I have spent day after day in the garden for the last seven weeks and it is amazing how friendly the birds have become Of course the robin sits on my spade or wheelbarrow but I now have pigeons collared doves magpies and blackbirds all in amongst my feet The blackbirds spend all day digging in my newly worked tilth of soil digging a big hole in their search for worms and scattering the soil all over the patio All this while I am working four feet away planting all my new heathers etc for them to dig up The blackbirds ndash mother father and more recently half a dozen offspring ndash all work diligently chucking soil about and grinning at me I am sure that if they had two fingers gestures would be
made The big birds fight for the birdbath So far the female pigeon is winning ndash she just sits in it for long periods of time and the others fly around more and more irritable because they want a drink or a bath
Happily we have no Bluebells or (after an initial skirmish with some infested top soil) Bindweed However my beautiful new lawn has become infested with coarse grasses mostly couch and the current an is to replace it in the autumn Bluebells are easier to get rid of
Unless anything dramatic happens next months article will deal with how much all the plants have grown Also I may be able to tell you what I have found in the garage during the clear out
A bachelor uses the same pub every night On most evenings a beautiful girl would come in and drink alone After a week he made his move but despite his best efforts he could make no progress with her She would not even accept a drink Eventually he asked her ldquoWhy wont you come home with merdquo The girl replied ldquoWell this may seem odd in this day and age but I am saving myself and keeping pure until I meet the man I loverdquo ldquoWowrdquo said the bachelor ldquoThat must be rather difficultrdquo ldquoOh I dont mind too muchrdquo she replied ldquoBut my husband is quite upsetrdquo
A man was walking along a beach in California when he discovered an old brass lamp He rubbed it and an irascible genie appeared ldquoThis is the fourth time this month and I am fed up granting wishes so you can only have one wishrdquo The man replied ldquoWell I have always wanted to go to Hawaii but I am scared of flying and I get very seasick Could you build me a bridge so I can drive thererdquo The genie is not impressed ldquoThe wishes you people come up with This idea is ridiculous How would the supports reach the bottom of the Pacific How much concrete How much steel No think of another wishrdquo ldquoOKrdquo says the man ldquoHerersquos another wish I have been married and divorced four times My wives always said that I am uncaring and insensitive So my wish is that I could understand women know how they feel inside and what they are thinking when they give me
WHAT DID THE DOCTOR THINK THIS MONTH
Well we are still here not having left the house and garden for seven weeks We are mightily blessed to have the garden and for most of the time stunning weather so life has been OK At the beginning of the lock down which for us could last for months as we are categorised as old and frail I said to Deannie that I would need several projects to keep me sane On good days I would work on the garden much of which still required rescuing from the rock hard clay which formed the potential flower beds On cold days I would sort out my study having tipped everything into the room and the cupboards when we moved life in the room had not moved on and a serious sort out was required Talking of a serious sort out leads me to the third project - the garage We have a large double garage and before we moved we racked it all out with four 20ft rows of four tiers high racking and when we moved everything got stashed higgledy-piggledy into the garage much to the amusement and derision of all our friends and relatives Little has changed and I have been receiving a lot of ldquostickrdquo from anyone who dares to express an opinion Management has been extremely tolerant probably because she is totally overwhelmed whenever she attempts to enter the garage and cannot get beyond the door I have told her that all she needs to do is tie a rope to the door and the other to her waist thus ensuring that she will always escape ndash this works well for me but she does not seem impressed by the idea The fourth project concerns sorting out photos many of which go back to the early 1930s (some into the 1800s) with the
Page 17
the silent treatment know what they are crying and what they really want when they say lsquonothingrsquo Above all I want to be able to make them truly happyrdquo
The genie thinks for a while and then asks ldquoHow many lanes should the bridge have two or fourrdquo
Best wishes to you all Ian Nisbet
DOWN MEMORY LANE Why General Practice
Dr Ian Nisbet I have wanted to be a GP since the age of four In the 1940s when my two uncles were single-handed dispensing GPs in Halifax and Stainland in Yorkshire I was fascinated by the smell of Vitamin B in the dispensary the consulting rooms in the house and the conversations over the meal table which demonstrated the two doctors profound devotion to their patients Their wives were the sole receptionists and only they would answer the telephone which was mounted on the wall at eye level The box was mahogany and the fittings were all brass There was a crank handle to contact the operator The brass mouthpiece was permanently fixed to the box and the brass earpiece was removed from the box to take the call My aunts would put out my uncles clothes every day matching the shirts suits cufflinks and shoes to save the doctor being troubled by mundane matters Assisted by the maid the cleaner and the gardener (the chauffeur had been dismissed when the NHS started in 1948 and the doctors incomes although lower became regular The remaining staff gradually disappeared over the next few years) the wives would run their enormous houses with military precision The houses which were quite similar had long tiled corridors ideal for pushing my Dinky lorries and buses around and I must have travelled miles on my knees the aunts were horrified by how black my knees became The two GPs would take me out on their visits around the towns and the Yorkshire Moors They had Rover cars which improved as new models became available leading up to the Rover 90 100 and 110 great luxury I was always made most welcome by the patients who plied me with
lemonade and cakes a great treat when many groceries were still on ration and fired me up with enthusiasm to be a GP Only later did I learn of the enormous stress the doctors were under with a 247 commitment to their patients and many night visits of which I as a child was unaware Many treatments were as yet uninvented sulphonamides were quite new and Penicillin was in its infancy The uncles would often have to watch patients die with nothing except compassion to offer them Crisis and Lysis were still very much in vogue Uncle David used to have a couple of ldquocoping strategiesrdquo In Winter when he could cope no longer with the stress he would drive to Scotch Corner on the A1 and sit there for an hour or two In the Summer he would drive to the seaside hire a small motor boat and drive it out to sea until he ran out of petrol Then he would sit there and wait to be rescued I could never understand the boat scenario at the time but I was often reminded of it after I had moved to Feltwell and frequently became overwhelmed by the day and night workload I only have one unhappy memory of those times One of the aunts laid the table with thin round cork mats to protect the surface My enquiring mind made me wonder whether or not the mat could be folded in two Of course I tried it and it broke My father who was of a Victorian disposition with regard to my upbringing was singularly displeased and I remember the episode well The single-minded ambition to be a GP made all my school decisions about which subjects to take very easy I went to Birkenhead School something of an academic pressure cooker with seven day a week commitments and went to The London Hospital to study Medicine starting a couple of months before my 18th birthday I qualified when I was just over 22 years old and started my ldquoHouse jobsrdquo at The London Hospital (Orthopaedics) followed by General Medicine and a senior house officer position in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the old Redhill General Hospital The house jobs were extremely hard work Basically at Redhill I was on call 24 hours a day seven days a week with only half a day off each month all for
pound78 per month It was absolutely exhausting and I felt nauseous with tiredness a lot of the time I had my own room on the ward with a bed in it I remember being grateful if I managed to have more than an hours uninterrupted sleep The experience gained was phenomenal Todays young hospital doctors with their 48 hours per week in shifts must have great problems gaining the sort of experience which has stood me in such good stead Abiding memories from those days involve glass syringes There were no disposable plastic syringes The glass plunger was ground to make it rough so that it would have friction with the barrel of the syringe We would put some vaseline on it to make it watertight Often while pulling on the barrel to extract the blood from a vein the whole thing would go loose the plunger would fall out of the barrel and the floor would be covered in blood Angry patient and embarrassed doctor I have previously written about boiling patients urine as part of the testing procedure ndash warm it gently over the Bunsen burner go too far and an air bubble will form in the test tube explode and blow the entire contents of the test tube over the bench I have vivid memories from my Gynaecology job A middle-aged Canadian lady ended up on my ward She had uterine fibroids and had been bleeding profusely before collapsing She was admitted with a Haemoglobin of about 20 (it should be at least 85) and was in imminent danger of death Normally we would transfuse her with blood get her stable and perform an hysterectomy The problem was ndash she was a Jehovahs Witness and refused point blank to have a transfusion I told her she would almost certainly die without treatment and she said ldquoOK if that is Gods willrdquo I rang her husband in Canada and he said the same Thoroughly rattled I rang the Medical Protection Society who told me that I should leave her alone having asked her to sign a disclaimer form She signed and I waited for her to die However the bleeding stopped her Haemoglobin started to rise and against all the odds she survived We must draw our own conclusions I bought a house in Copthorne and started in general practice in Pound Hill Crawley when I was just over 24 years old [End]
Swaffham Norfolk PE37 8HT
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Departs Kingrsquos Lynn bus station Stand H 1330 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Whittington Drop Off point Norman Drive (A134) 1405 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Northwold Drop Off point Tile CentreMethodist Chapel 1409 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Brandon Drop Off point High St adj ALDI 1442 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Arrives Thetford Bus Interchange Stand D 1510 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
NO RETURN FROM THETFORD DURING COVID-19 REDUCED SERVICE PERIOD
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE NOTE New legislation came into force in January 2020 regarding bus services mostly for market day services regarding PSV Accessibility Regulations (disabled access) THIS HAS RESULTED IN THE FOLLOWING SERVICE CANCELLATIONS-
There is NO extra bus lsquoNo 12rsquo on Tuesdays mdash Kingrsquos Lynn Market Day
EAGLES COACHES ldquoDOWNHAM MARKET DAYrdquo SERVICE HAS ALSO BEEN CANCELLED
FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION PLEASE RING COACH SERVICES OR CHECK WEBSITE
Page 18
Saturday 13th June 2020
CANCELLED
Its with great sadness that the Norman PTFA Officers have had to take the decision to cancel this years
Carnival due to the current health situation Our main priority is everyones wellbeing so please stay safe and
well and our fantastic village Carnival will be back with a bang in 2021
The Norman PTFA
WASTE BIN and RECYCLING COLLECTION DATES
Due to COVID-19 there have been changes to bin collections Were unable to collect food waste Please
continue to place any food waste into your black bin which well collect as normal
You can view your scheduled bin collections below
The collection dates for all of the bins
that you have at your home reflect any
collections that are affected by bank
holidays
Please note that collection day
information will only be shown for the
brown bin service if you have paid for
the service
Thursday 11 June 2020 GREEN
Friday 12 June 2020 BROWN
Thursday 18 June 2020 BLACK
Thursday 25 June 2020 GREEN
Friday 26 June 2020 BROWN
Thursday 2 July 2020 BLACK
Your black and green bin collection is
normally THURSDAY
Your brown bin collection is
normally FRIDAY
ldquoI now get out for many more walks now that restrictions are lifted
I like to exercise my owner by
getting them to clean up after merdquo
Please look out for the strategically placed red bins around the village to dispose of your dog waste
Page 19
Page 20
REPORT FROM MONDAY 4TH TO FRIDAY 29TH MAY 2020 Covid 19 actions update
Rent from SSC ndash it was agreed (6
replied to the email) to suspend
the rent due from the Sports and
Social Club during the shutdown
Other Business
Water coming off the A134 into
Methwold Road ndash drains blocked -
Highways have this scheduled for
repair ndash should be completed by
the end of May
Two pull in places off the A134
into Church Lane by Bull Dog
Barnes ndash pot holes need filling ndash
Highways have this scheduled for
repair - should be completed by
the end of May
London bridge ndash update for Cllr
Macmullen - no further progress
with this as it is unlikely
gatherings will be allowed in the
event of a royal death at this time
Neighbourhood Watch ndash update
from Cllr Macmullen ndash this is
limited as two of the Watch
keepers are self-isolating but
keeping in touch with their
residents by phone or Whatrsquos App
or email I am in touch with a lot
of elderly residents by phone
Cllr Anderson filled in the holes
on the Sports Field with topsoil
donated by a resident
Application sent to HM Land
Registry to confirm who owns
the land behind Normandy
Close
Application sent to the bank to
set up internet banking
Cllr Anderson refurbished the
notice board in Hovells Lane
and removed the notice board
opposite the tile centre for the
same treatment
Planning Updates in Brief
2000334F 7 West End Barns
West End Northwold dated 4th
March 2020 REMOVAL OR
VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 1
AND 5 OF PLANNING
PERMISSION 192155F
Variation or removal of conditions
256 and 8 of planning
permission101380EXF (Extension
of time for the implementation of a
planning permission reference
0702109F) Construction of
dwelling and garage at 7 West End
Barns West end Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask if this notice has been
put out to local residents that could
be affected by this change and have
they had a chance to respond There
was no response from planning
Planning approved 22nd May 2020
2000269F SHOP Bulldog Barns 14
Thetford Road Northwold Norfolk
IP26 5LS dated 1st May 2020
Existing cafe on site to return to retail
space erection of temporary building
(occasional guest sleeping
accommodation no kitchenbathroom)
and erection of 2 x new summer
houseretail space
No objections
1801121NMA_1 4 Pinfold Lane
Northwold dated 11th May 2020
Non material amendment to planning
consent 1801121f Proposed side
extension front reception lobbyhall
and attached double garage in 575101
297109 a Conservation Area
3PL20200422F Fen Farm
Oxborough Road Stoke Ferry
PE33 9QH dated 27th April 2020
New wooden log cabin with jetty on
Land Adjacent the River Wissey
Would be used as a rest room shelter
when tending to the adjacent pumping
station(retrospective)
Parish Council object to this
application and letter has been sent to
Breckland Planning Department
DIDLINGTON NURSERIES
Why not visit our walled-in garden Nursery
For all your ornamental amp fruit trees
shrubs perennials and bedding plants
Also compost bark and a large selection of
ornamental pots
Tel (01842) 878288
Est 1962
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
MAY 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings
due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
All decisions made by email will be put on the agenda and minuted when public meetings are allowed
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
Page 21
Taylors Solid Fuels Ltd Family run since 1946
Regular fortnightly Solid Fuel deliveries in your area
Competitive prices and a full range of products
ldquoDonrsquot Shiver We Deliverrdquo
Quality top soils and aggregates Bulk bags and Tipper loads from 1 - 20 tonnes
Tel 01842890568 or see us on wwwtaylorssolidfuelscouk
Northwold Payments Agreed May 2020 AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The following payments were authorised wc 4th May by email The cheques were signed by Cllrs C Anderson and RCrisp Balance for April 2020 pound2402206 Minus the following direct debits Havenpower pound11377 Havenpower pound485 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound14272 Plus the following receipts Norfolk Community Foundation Covid 19 grant pound100000 Precept pound2010284 Total Income pound2110284 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound4498218 Cheques Description Total 2312 Cancelled cheque to Viking Stationary -pound7733 2314 Weeting Parish Council - Payment for use of
online banking for Bacs payment to Cllr Silvester for volunteer group expenses pound50000
2315 Clerks salary and expenses pound37759 2316 HMRC PAYE pound21980 2314 CAS Ltd - Parish Insurance pound81053 Total Cheques paid pound183059 Balance in Community Account May 2020 pound4315159 Bank Statement Balance as of 2042020 pound4698384 Unpresented cheques to date pound383225 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound4315159 Coronavirus Spend from Grant ring-fenced for volunteer expenses Total awarded pound100000 Payment made to Cllr R Silvester pound50000 Balance pound50000
decided I did not have covid-19
Then one afternoon I started feeling
strange I happened to be on a zoom
meeting with David Nabarro who
said anyone who felt unwell should
isolate instantly on the spot I went
home early and then the journey
began
In the first days at home I wasnrsquot
sure I had covid-19 Then I damaged
my hands with bleach It had no
smell I assumed it was old and
inactivemdashbut it was just I could not
smell the chlorine The heaviness
and malaise became worse I had a
tightness in the chest and realised it
could be nothing else I was
mortified that I might have infected
the staff I had worked with for over
20 years I imagined their vulnerable
relatives dying and never forgiving
myself My mind was a mess My
condition deteriorated One
afternoon I suddenly developed a
tachycardia tightness in the chest
and felt so unwell I thought I was
dying My mind became foggy I
tried to google fulminating
myocarditis but couldnrsquot navigate
the screen properly There was
nothing to do I thought if this is it
so be it
A few hours later I woke up alive
and the tightness replaced by
extreme fatigue Every day day after
day Sometimes I felt better and
became optimistic after all the
paralytic state had not recurred but
then the next day I felt as though
someone had hit me around the head
with a cricket bat Staff at work
criticised me for not being clear
ldquomake up your mind Are you
getting better or notrdquo I guess they
were frightened too but I really
could not understand what was
happening
The illness went on and on The
symptoms changed it was like an
advent calendar every day there was
a surprise something new A muggy
head acutely painful calf upset
stomach tinnitus pins and needles
aching all over breathlessness
dizziness arthritis in my hands
weird sensation in the skin with
synthetic materials Gentle exercise or
walking made me worsemdashI would
feel absolutely dreadful the next day I
started talking to others I found a
marathon runner who had tried 8 km
in her second week which caused her
to collapse with rigors and sleep for
24 hours I spoke to others
experiencing weird symptoms which
were often discounted by those around
them as anxiety making them doubt
themselves
The internet described recovery times
of about two weeks for people that
had not been hospitalised I had not
had severe disease yet here I was after
four weeks still unwell My doctor
neighbour and GP were concerned I
consulted with friends who were
consultants in infectious diseases by
email and they wondered if I had more
lung involvement than I had
estimated My tenant had friends who
were still ill at four weeks and this
helped a lot
The least helpful comments were from
people who explained to me that I had
post viral fatigue I knew this was
wrong There was a pattern in that
period from two weeks to six weeks
feeling absolutely dreadful during the
day sleep heavily waking with the
bed drenched in sweat getting up with
a blinding headache receding during
the day turning me into a battered
ragdoll in the evening
I joined a Facebook page (Covid-19
Support Group (have ithad it)) full of
people with these stories some from
the UK some from the US People
suffering from the disease but not
believing their symptoms were real
their families thinking the symptoms
were anxiety employers telling people
they had to return to work as the two
weeks for the illness was up And the
posts reflect this ldquoI thought I was
going crazy for not getting better in
their time framerdquo ldquothe doctor said
there is zero reason to believe it lasts
this longrdquo And too people report that
their families do not believe their ever
changing symptoms that it is
psychological it is the stress
Over the weeks I have been touched
COPING WITH COVID-19 A PERSONAL STORY Paul Garner
Page 22
Hope you can join in being thankful
we have no coronavirus in Northwold
Paul is son of Northwold girl at
school with Basil and we have been
friends ever since
Mother Sylvia died some years ago
but David Paulrsquos Dad is still alive
living in Liverpool
Keep safe
Very best wishes Pam Eyles
Paul Garner ldquoFor 7 weeks I have
been through a roller coaster of ill
health extreme emotions and utter
exhaustionrdquo
May 5 2020
Paul Garner professor of infectious
diseases at Liverpool School of
Tropical Medicine discusses his
experience of having covid-19
In mid-March I developed covid-19
For almost seven weeks I have been
through a roller coaster of ill health
extreme emotions and utter
exhaustion Although not hospitalised
it has been frightening and long The
illness ebbs and flows but never goes
away Health professionals
employers partners and people with
the disease need to know that this
illness can last for weeks and the long
tail is not some ldquopost-viral fatigue
syndromerdquomdashit is the disease People
who have a more protracted illness
need help to understand and cope with
the constantly shifting bizarre
symptoms and their unpredictable
course
Early March seems so far away I
watched Boris introduce social
distancing and then shake hands on
national television I talked with
epidemiological colleagues about the
established effects of austerity
increasing mortality in the poor and
how lockdown would worsen this I
advised my 97 year old father to
isolate I said to myself that years of
running and military fitness would
protect me from harm I discounted a
runny nose carefully checked my
temperature every day and examined
the CDCWHO comparison table and
by the people that have quietly
stepped in to help me cope
appropriate unobtrusive timely
Family friends colleagues and
neighbours Our local yoga studiorsquos
motto is ldquoa community building
strength in mind body and heartrdquo
This love and support of gives us a
direction for our future And today the
disease has lifted For the first time I
do not feel awful
The aim of this piece is to get this
message out for some people the
illness goes on for a few weeks
Symptoms come and go are strange
and frightening The exhaustion is
severe real and part of the illness
And we all need support and love
from the community around us
Paul Garner is Professor at the
Liverpool School of Tropical
Medicine He is Director of the Centre
for Evidence Synthesis in Global
Health and Co-ordinating Editor of
the Cochrane Infectious Diseases
Group
Twitter PaulGarnerWoof
Page 23
FREE RANGE
RAREBREED
MADE IN NORFOLK
FREE DELIVERY
SUPPLIED FROZEN
MINIMUM SPEND pound20
Remember how pork used to taste when you still had proper crackling Fancy some handmade sausages with more meat than filling Love thick cut bacon with the rind on that has been dry cured All delivered to your door
Call Rob Simonds on 07940800275 to arrange a delivery
Traditional amp Gluten Free 85 meat sausages
pound12 for 3 packs of 8 sausages
Dry Cure Smoked amp Unsmoked Bacon
pound6 a pack ndash approx 500g
Rolled Shoulder of Pork
pound10 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Pack of 2 pork chops
pound5
Smoked Gammon Joints
pound12 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Native Breed Lamb Boxes available in season Dexter Beef Boxes available upon request
(Taken from Facebook post Editor)
Page 24
TEL 01842 828129
MOB 07791 204492
Local Domestic Oil Boiler Servicing Servicing Standard amp CombiCondenser Boilers
Annual Service with Tank Inspection amp Boiler Commissioning
Breakdowns Maintenance amp Repairs WESTNORFOLKBOILERSERVICESCOUK
We enter modern times with the reigns
of William IV and Queen Victoria and
their successors to the
present day
Next after Thomas Waddington as
Rector was Charles Manners Richard
Norman born in 1799 Through his
mother Lady Elizabeth Norman (neacutee
Manners) who married Richard
Norman of Leatherhead he was a
grand-son of the 4th Duke of Rutland
and nephew of the 5th Duke and a
great grandson of the 4th Duke of
Beaufort His motherrsquos brothers were
the 5th Duke of Rutland and two
generals He received the benefice of
Northwold worth pound740 a year (just
under pound42000 a year nowadays) from
the Bishop of Ely in 1833 The tithes
were commuted to a fixed rent charge
of pound896 (approximately pound47500
today) a few years later In 1845 St
Andrewrsquos Northwold was described as
a ldquolarge handsome fabricrdquo with a
ldquolofty tower (built in 1473) containing
six bells and a good clockrdquo The parish
at that time had 1140 inhabitants The
size of the population has not changed
to any great extent since then
Charles Norman was a bachelor for
the first eight years of his time in
Northwold Then he met and at the
age of 41 married a spinster of 38
called Caroline Amelia Angerstein
whose father John was the owner of a
huge estate round Weeting Hall If
Charles brought aristocratic
connections what did Caroline bring
to the marriage She was a grand-
daughter of John Julius Angerstein
(1735-1823) who came to England in
1750 from St Petersburg where his
German family had been settled He
was a Lloyds under-writer by the
time he was 21 and went on to
become one of the wealthiest men in
England When he died the British
government bought his fabulous art
collection in 1824 for pound58000 (at a
conservative estimate about pound3
million today) and used it as the
nucleus of its new National Gallery
Connoisseurs of early Hollywood
movies may remember the film
Lloyds of London made in 1936
Guy Standing played the pivotal part
of John Julius Angerstein in what
was then a star-studded cast
including C Aubrey Smith
Madeleine Carroll George Sanders
and Tyrone Power
It was John Julius Angerstein who
bought Weeting Hall and established
the family there for more than a
century until Carolinersquos brother
William sold it in 1897 The Rev
Charles Norman died in 1873 in his
74th year Caroline herself died aged
77 in 1879 She lived for a while as a
widow in Brandon Hall which was
also owned by the Angersteins and
did charitable works in Brandon as
well as in Northwold where the
school and the almshouses bear the
family name of Norman
Whittington owes to her the
foundation of its separate church
later the centre of its own
ecclesiastical parish
Charles Norman was Rector for 40
years Charles and Caroline Norman
have their tomb just inside the south
entrance of the churchyard near the
lych gate
During Charles Normanrsquos time ndash in
1852 ndash the church was re-seated a fact
recorded in an inscription on the wall
inside the tower When St Andrewrsquos
underwent other restoration work in
the eighteen fifties and sixties the
restorers appears to have shown more
respect for the character of this ancient
church than many of their
contemporaries showed to churches
elsewhere in England A drainpipe to
the west of the porch bears the date
1857 Inside the church another sign
of those times is the organ erected in
1868 out of funds ldquofrom the Church
Estaterdquo This organ bears a modern
plaque recording the fact that for 42
years of the 20th century Arthur
Barber a local farmer was voluntary
organist The font in front of the tower
dates from 1882 Its elaborately
carved cover suspended from the
Modern Times ndash From Charles
Norman Onwards roof by a chain and
capable of being raised and lowered
was added in 1887
National as opposed to family history
is reflected in the memorial tablet to
Lieutenant William Carter of the 5th
Fusiliers who died in the siege of
Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny of
1857 He was 32 Tombstones and
wall tablets bear witness to the close
attachment of the Carter family to this
church in the 18th and 19th centuries
Victorian Rectors after Charles
Norman were Richard Snowdon Smith
(1873) William Cowper Johnson
(1889) and Claud Cecil Thornton
(1892) who is commemorated in the
fine and sturdy lych gate
FROM HISTORY NOTES ON NORTHWOLD CHURCH Courtesy of Pam Eyles
Page 25
March 2020 1st Prize pound20 No62 Barry Langley 2nd Prize pound15 No15 June Jones 3rd Prize pound10 No11 David Lavender
April 2020 1st Prize pound20 No 3 Harry Cater 2nd Prize pound15 No 14 Annette Storey 3rd Prize pound10 No 99 David Gricks
May 2020 1st Prize pound25 No 19 Brian Waters 2nd Prize pound15 No 30 Mark Hampton 3rd Prize pound10 No 71 David Kimber
Roger Preston
100 CLUB DRAW
Do not leave home if you or someone you live
with has any of the following
a high temperature
a new continuous cough
a loss of or change to your sense of smell or taste
Check the NHS website if you have symptoms
Page 26
Downham Market
PC Aaron Jones mdash Spellowfields Clenchwarton Wapole Walton St
Lawrence Mershe Lande and Wiggenhall
Email SNTTerringtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Ryan Williams mdash West Winch Watlington Airfield
Wimbotsham and Fincham and Wissey
Email SNTWatlingtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Tracey James and PC Dave Funnell mdash Downham Market
Emneth and Outwell Upwell and Delph Hilgay with Denver Denton
Email SNTDownhamMarketnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
Message from your Engagement Officer
I am PC Lee Anderton and I work as the Engagement Officer for West Norfolk My responsibilities include working alongside and promoting the Special Constabulary Police Support Volunteers Neighbourhood Watch and Community Speedwatch If you are interested in volunteering for any of these roles please e-mail me at LeeAndertonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
4 weeks into the lockdown due to COVID-19 (Apr 20) and largely from a policing prospective the majority of people are playing by the rules The Constabulary is continuing to work with those people who breach the rules by way of engaging and explaining we will use tickets or report to court anyone who continuously break rules after being warned It is pleasing to say for the majority this approach is working
During this time the Constabulary is continuing to delivery day to day policing and officers are still responding to calls as they come in We are still encouraging everyone to use the same methods of contacting us 999 for an emergency ie a crime in progress 101 or via our website contact us to report a crime that has happened Officers are practising social distancing at all police premises but sometimes due to the nature of our work we will have to work close to together for example arresting a violent offender
During this period of time we are concerned that Domestic Violence could increase and we would like to reassure people that we are still here and will help so please if you are aware of anyone who is living in fear of domestic violence get in touch with us I would also like to remind people that although we are spending most of our time at home please donrsquot stop carrying out the 9pm Routine as the simple steps in the routine will help prevent you from becoming a victim of crime Unfortunately we have also seen an increase in scams and especially COVID- 19 scams and I would encourage everyone to register with Norfolk County Council Trading Standards at the following link httpswwwnorfolkgovukbusinesstrading-standardsscamsconsumer-alerts to get a weekly update with the latest scams Finally if there are any questions or anything I can assist you with please do not hesitate to get in touch and I look forward to the time when we can all start to meet face to face again until then stay save StayHomeSaveLives ProtectTheNHS
Page 27
Family Property Criminal Commercial Employment Personal Injury Wills amp Probate
METCALFE COPEMAN amp PETTEFAR LLP
SOLICITORS
wwwmcp-lawcouk
01842 756100
Cage Lane Thetford
Convenient town centre Location
Home visits may be available
MAY 20 UPDATE
Ray Gribble
Antique Restoration amp Traditional Upholstery
All aspects of antique furniture restoration including French polishing cabinet repairs and traditional upholstery
-------------------------------------------
Traditional Upholstered Furniture
Footstools Sofas Chairs made to commission
-------------------------------------------
Picture Framing amp Mirrors
An extensive range of mouldings inc hand painted and gilded finishes
Antique and Reproduction Prints for sale
Vine House Church Road Wereham Kingrsquos Lynn
01366-500387
wwwraygribblecouk
I thought you might be interested in this small article on the origin of the name lsquoVentura Closersquoit would be interesting to
consider the stories behind other local street names As your Borough Councillor I am
available to help with any Borough
related problems (inc Freebridge
Issues) and am available on my home
tel no 01366 727037 or by email
cllrtomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
Tomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
With kind regards Councillor Tom Ryves Methwold Ward KLWNBC Home 01366 727037
lsquoVentura Closersquo A legacy from RAF Methwold
It is common practice for new streets built near the sites of old RAF stations to reflect this heritage in their namehellipso in Methwold we have Ventura Close and of course Trent VC Close
The Ventura
The Ventura was developed from the Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar transport as a replacement for the Lockheed Hudson bombers then in service with the Royal Air Force Used in daylight attacks against occupied Europe they proved to have weaknesses and were removed from bomber duty and some used for
patrols by Coastal Command The Ventura was available to the RAF as an off the peg solution to the problems of building an effective bomber force quickly and the first orders were placed in 1940 At the time the larger 4-engined bombers associated with the Strategic bombing offensive were still on the drawing board
Service with the RAF
The RAF ordered 188 Venturas in February 1940 which were delivered from mid-1942 Venturas were initially used for daylight raids and were crewed by Australian and New Zealand airmen who flew from Methwold like some other early RAF bombers they proved too vulnerable without fighter escort Venturas were replaced by the faster de Havilland Mosquito The Venturas were transferred to patrol duties with Coastal Command as the Mosquito replaced them in bomber squadrons
The Ventura at Methwold
In Methwold there were two squadrons equipped with the Ventura mdash No 464 Squadron RAAF (1942) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II and No 487 Squadron RNZAF(1942ndash1943) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II
Operations
The Ventura flew its first operational mission for the RAF on 3 November 1942 when three Venturas of 21 Squadron attacked railway targets near Hengelo in the Netherlands On 6 December 1942 47 Venturas from
DIDLINGTON HALL SALE PARTICULARS
Thanks for the fantastic response last year to my appeal to purchase the old sales catalogues for Didlington Hall which resulted in my obtaining two catalogues one for a sale I was completely unaware of I am still very interested in obtaining a number of the sale catalogues Also just to satisfy my interest and curiosity does anybody have or know what happened to anything and I mean anything even just building materials that came from the demolition sales of the 1950s
Please contact Andrew 01440 788198 email andrewtate738gmailcom
Page 28
UPDATE FROM OUR LOCAL BOROUGH COUNCILLOR
21 464 (RAAF) and 487 (RNZAF) squadrons participated in Operation Oyster the large daylight 2 Group raid against the Philips radio and vacuum tube factories at Eindhoven Also committed to the raid were 36 Bostons and 10 de Havilland Mosquitos[16] Carrying incendiaries they were placed in the third wave of aircraft and suffered the highest rate of loss Nine of the 47 Venturas were shot down and many others were damaged by flak or bird strikes The force also lost four Bostons and one Mosquito
Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC Six months later on 3 May 1943 Venturas of 487 Squadron RNZAF were sent on Operation Ramrod 16 an attack on a power station in Amsterdam The squadron was told
that the target was of such importance to Dutch morale that the attack was to be continued regardless of opposition Significant problems developed with rendezvousing with the escorting fighters with the end result being that all 10 Venturas that crossed the coast were lost to German fighters Squadron Leader Leonard Trent (later the last of the Great Escapers) won the Victoria Cross for his leadership in this raid
The citation for Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC reads as follows
ldquoThe KING has been graciously pleased to confer the VICTORIA CROSS on the under-mentioned officer in recognition of most
SANDRArsquoS STAMP amp CRAFT STUDIO GROUP
My regular monthly craft sessions
in Northwold Village Hall are
Third Monday monthly 7 - 9pm
(not held in December) and cost
from 1st October 2019 will be pound12
which includes all materials to
create 8 beautiful handmade cards
Tea amp Coffee included
Sandra Roberts
07806 616704
conspicuous braverymdash
Squadron Leader Leonard Henry TRENT DFC (NZ2481) Royal New Zealand Air Force No 487 (RNZAF) Squadron
On the 3rd May 1943 Squadron Leader Trent was detailed to lead a formation of Ventura aircraft in a daylight attack on the power station at Amsterdam
This operation was intended to encourage the Dutch workmen in their resistance to enemy pressure The target was known to be heavily defended The importance of bombing it regardless of enemy fighters or anti-aircraft fire was strongly impressed on-the air crews taking part in the operation
Before taking off Squadron Leader Trent told the deputy leader that he was going over the target whatever lsquohappened
All went well until the Venturas and their fighter escort were nearing the Dutch coast Then one bomber was hit and had to turn back Suddenly large numbers of enemy fighters appeared Our escorting fighters were hotly engaged and lost touch with the bombing force The Venturas closed up for mutual protection and commenced their run up to the target Unfortunately the fighters detailed to support them over the target had reached the area too early and had been recalled
Soon the bombers were attacked They were at the mercy of 15 to 20 Messerschmitts which dived on them
incessantly Within four minutes six Venturas were destroyed Squadron Leader Trent continued on his course with the 3 remaining aircraft
In a short time 2 more Venturas went down in flames Heedless of the murderous attacks and of the heavy anti-aircraft fire which was now encountered Squadron Leader Trent completed an accurate bombing run and even shot down a Messerschmitt at point-blank range Dropping his bombs in the target area he turned away
The aircraft following him was shot down on reaching the target Immediately afterwards his own aircraft was hit went into a spin and broke up Squadron Leader Trent and his navigator were thrown clear and became prisoners of war The other two members of the crew
perished
On this his 24th sortie Squadron Leader Trent showed outstanding leadership Such was the trust placed in this gallant officer that the other pilots followed him unwaveringly His cool unflinching courage and devotion to duty in the face of overwhelming odds rank with the finest examples of these virtuesrdquo
Page 29
If you would like to write an article
or have ideas to include in future
columns we would love to hear from
you Please email your submissions
to editornorthwoldnet
487 Sqn RNZAF Lockheed Ventura
Page 30
NORTHWOLD BOWLS CLUB
The 2020 bowls season was due to
commence in April but is now
suspended due to the COVID-19
pandemic
Our Annual General Meeting was
due to take place on Thursday 26th
March and would have been held
in the Sports amp Social club
We are always wishing to welcome
new members so if you would like
to know more about the club then
for more information you can
contact Roger Preston (01366
727694) or Hod Everett (01760
336494)
(Anybody new to bowls would be
offered some coaching at the start
of the season mdash whenever that
may be)
NORTHWOLD VILLAGE HALL NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The AGM of the Village Hall Trustees was due to be held on Tuesday 24th March 2020 but has now been
postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
All Northwold residents are welcome to attend and are advised that eligibility for election to the Trustees (ldquoThe Committeerdquo) is open to one representative of ANY recognised village organisation which either uses or potentially uses the Village Hall In addition two representatives of the general village population are eligible for election
Vacancies DO exist in the trustees and ldquonew bloodrdquo is particularly encouraged to provide a continuously fresh input of skills and ideas The AGM will be followed at 730PM by a committee meeting of those elected Mr M Howarth Chairman helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip The official notice above provides details of the next Annual General Meeting and we would be delighted to see some new faces prepared to play a part in managing the facility that we have however small that part may be Some questions you may have Q Who is eligible to be a trustee A Anyone resident in the Village who can represent a village organisation club or business ndash even if they are not users of the Hall Existing organisations represented include The WI Tots and Co The Parish Council The Dance Club In addition a limited number of trustees who represent ldquothe Publicrdquo may be appointed No special qualifications are required Q What is my commitment as a trustee A
Attending four to six meetings a year
Nothing financial (we have insurance) attendance at a meeting about every two months and assistance in any aspect of running the hall that you would like to provide This could be
Providing informed opinions of the Village Population to help guide the decisions made by the Trustees as a group
Managing or helping to manage (but not necessarily DOING) the maintenance or updating of the Hall
Helping with fundraising activities Q How do I get involved A Come to the AGM or contact the Chairman at any time
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HIGH STREET LAKENHEATH
CALL 01842 862 828
THEDOGSHACKLAKENHEATH
Classified Ads
Graham Smith amp Sons
Pest amp Vermin Control for homes
farms and businesses
24hr 7-day service
Local family business
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Tel 01842 879904
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D W Aerials
TV aerials Digital TW aerials amp
Satellite dishes fitted Plus TV signal
boosters TV extension cables and
CCTV installed etc
Tel 01366 728403
Mobile 07752 587111
Page 31
Thank you very much
for all your kind donations to the foodbank and all you do to help others
If you would like to donate to your local Foodbank there is a drop off point at St Andrewrsquos Church Northwold Find out more
httpthetfordfoodbankorguk
httpwwwtrusselltrustorg
If you need the Foodbank please donrsquot
hesitate to contact someone who can
give you a foodbank voucher such as
doctors health visitors social workers
clergy citizenrsquos advice bureau and
police
Ness and Paul
foodbankdonationsnymhushcom
THE MAGPIE CENTRE WEST NORFOLK RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
Closed Until Further Notice
In line with RDA National advice and
guidelines we regret to advise that the
Magpie Centre will be closed until
further notice
As you would expect our horses will
continue to be cared for and we need
your support more than ever Please
check our Facebook page for regular
updates thank you
We have been carrying out our life-
changing activities at our Wallington
Hall location for over 30 years and
take great pride in the exceptional
standard of our instructors and
volunteers
We rely on voluntary help as well as
donations and legacies to deliver our
services
Advice for Volunteers
If you are to visit the Magpie Centre
as a volunteer dur ing the closure of
the Magpie Centre to help with horse
care and field maintenance thank you
so much
Can we please ask that on arrival and
departure you wash your hands and
regularly during your visit Please also
avoid close contact with others and
practice social distancing at all times
whilst at the centre
In the event you experience any of
the symptoms of coronavirus
including coughing fever however
minor please DO NOT VISIT THE
MAGPIE CENTRE
Please inform us immediately if you
have any symptoms or are diagnosed
with coronavirus and you have either
visited the Magpie Centre recently or
have come into contact with someone
who has
The current advice from the NHS can
be found here httpswwwnhsuk
conditionscoronavirus-covid-19
The Magpie Centre home of WNRDA
now has 90 volunteers who give up
their time on a regular basis to help
with the running of the yard pony care
and assisting with riding and carriage
driving lessons
No previous experience is required for
volunteers as all training will be
provided
If you can help with this please call the
Centre on 01553 810202
Thank you
Would you like to advertise in
Village Life
Please contact the Editor
for available sizes amp rates
editornorthwoldnet
Or Tel 01366 727072
Annual Club Memberships are now due
Adults pound5 Children pound250 Member benefits inc discounted Events tickets and Club Hire
Please contact a committee member
See our Facebook page for up-to-date info on upcoming events
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL CLUB Hovellrsquos Lane Northwold IP26 5LX
Page 32
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL
CLUB
The club is normally open for bookings for social events
birthday parties weddings christenings amp funeral wakes
The bar can also be made available
All at very reasonable rates
For information call
Tony Waring 728455
David Gricks 728174
David Lavender 727111
Due to COVID-19 pandemic the club is shut indefinitely
All events are cancelled until further notice
Stay safe everyone
Thank you to all our volunteers who keep the club running
ALL EVENTS ADVERTISED ON THIS PAGE ARE AT
RISK OF CANCELLATION DUE TO THE ON-GOING
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
REPORT FROM 16TH MARCH TO 3RD APRIL 2020
Covid update
All meetings suspended
Playground shut
Volunteer group put into place
Covid-19 leaflets printed and put in to every home in Northwold
Volunteer group registered with NCC and Breckland District Council central hubs
Grant of pound1000 applied for from the Norfolk Community Foundation ndash Safeguarding vulnerable Persons policy put in place as part of the conditions of obtaining this grant
Other Business
Riverside potholes - Highways agreed to deliver free of charge finings for Riverside potholes
Roundabout in playground repaired and painted
Speeding on Whittington Hill ndash Norfolk PNN agreed to upgrade the area to RED and will enforce as soon as they possibly can
Methwold Road A134 junction the following email was sent to Cllr Ryves from Andrew Wallace ndash Highways Engineer on the 30th March 2020
ldquoI am happy to meet the parish in the future to discuss this site as I have done previously I am afraid that little has changed since we last met
The details of accidents that you
kindly sent me are not officially recorded unless the police have been involved and these are the only records we use to determine the status of the highway in regards to lsquoaccident blackspotsrsquo Below is a statement from our Network Safety team which I hope will go some way to re-assuring the parish we are doing something to alleviate their concerns The implementation date has gone back due to the present situation but as soon as we are up and running fully again I can give you an implementation date
The junction has long been a source of local concern and has been an accident cluster site in the past We have looked at the site in the past and provided red central hatching side road triggered VAS warning signs and improved visibility as far as is possible within the site constraints This does seem to have had a positive effect with an improved personal injury accident record of 2 slight injury accidents occurring in the last 3 years
We have recently carried out a Route Safety Study for the whole of A134 This has recommended a new 50mph speed limit on A134 through Northwold and should be implemented around MarchApril 2020 The new lower speed should further improve safety at the junctionrdquo
OUTSTANDING MATTERS FROM MEETING ON 5TH MARCH 2020
I had to put a lot on hold during the past month but I will get these sorted asap and report back on the April update if there is any news
Planning Updates in Brief
2000169F The Old Bell 2 Whittington Hill Whittington dated 7th February 2020
Proposed conversion of outbuilding to form a single dwelling
Planning approved 3132020
2000334F 7 West End Barns West End Northwold dated 4th March 2020
REMOVAL OR VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 1 AND 5 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 192155F Variation or removal of conditions 256 and 8 of planning permission 101380EXF (Extension of time for the implementation of a planning permission reference 0702109F) Construction of dwelling and garage at 7 West End Barns West end Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask this notice has been put
out to local residents that could be
affected by this change and have they
had a chance to respond Nothing back
from planning however this may be
down to the current emergency
situation
Page 10
MEGAN OLIVIA BEAUTY SALON Small tranquil salon located in
the peaceful village of Northwold
Offering a range of beauty treatments including massages facials manicures pedicures and waxing
Find us on Facebook for more details amp special offers Following recent UK Government guidelines I am hoping to
re-open from Saturday 4th July
13 Church Lane Northwold 07960173171
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
MARCH 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
Page 11
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We can take care of all your building requirements and have more than 50 years of experience in the
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Please call for a free estimate or to discuss your requirements on
01366 727789 or
07850 494279
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ALL GARDEN MAINTENANCE UNDERTAKEN
Specialising in
Grass Cutting Hedge Trimming Tree amp Shrub Pruning
Garden Clearance Rotavating Turfing and Seeding
Fencing and Paving
Storm Damage Repairs
HIGH LIFT DUMPER HIRE
MINI DIGGER HIRE with
OPERATOR or SELF DRIVE
Daily Rates Delivered
TELEPHONE 07774 724366 or 01553 849802
Payments agreed for March invoices Northwold Payments Agreed wc 30th March 2020
AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The following payments were author -
ised wc 30th March by email - The cheques were signed by Cllrs C Anderson and R Crisp
Balance for March 2020 pound2043393 Minus the following direct debits Haven street lighting pound9307 Haven street lighting pound450 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound12167 Plus the following receipts Lottery Grant for car park pound1000000 Total Income pound1000000 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound3031226 Cheques Description Total 2305 Salary and padded envelopes pound27572 2306 NALC subscription pound24746 2307 SPC Printers - Covid leaflets pound2500 2308 FLP Outdoor play solutions - repairs to roundabout pound209787 2309 SALC Payroll services pound5400 2310 TTSR Grass cutting and tree surgery works pound275400 2311 BCKLWN Dog Bin Collection pound73882 2312 Paper and inks for printer pound7733 2313 Weeting PC - litterpicks and hiviz vests x 12 pound2000 Total Cheques paid pound629020 Balance in Community Account April 2020 pound2402206 Bank Statement Balance as of 22320 pound3031226 Unpresented cheques todate pound629020 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound2402206
Page 12
connection seems reliable and the
format seems to work If you havenrsquot
expressed you views and would like to
make a case for streaming from St
Maryrsquos please let me know
Finally a reflection by Henri
Nouwen on Spiritual Discipline
The spiritual life is a gift It is a gift of
the Holy Spirit who lifts us up into the
kingdom of Godrsquos love But to say that
being lifted up into the kingdom of
love is a divine gift does not mean that
we wait passively until the gift is
offered to us Jesus tells us to set our
hearts on the kingdom Setting our
hearts on something involves not only
serious aspiration but also strong
determination A spiritual life requires
human effort The forces that keep
pulling us back into a worry-filled life
are not easy to overcome Here we
touch the question of the other side of
Gently Reaching Into the Minds
Souls and Hearts Of Everyone
Easter VII 24th May 2020
Given that my sermon this week
centres on prayer let me share this
small slice of humour You may have
encountered it before but itrsquos new to
me
Senility Prayer
God grant me the senility to forget the
people I never liked anyway the good
fortune to run into the ones I do and
the eyesight to tell the difference
I guess wersquoll have to wait for some
time to have that the lsquogood fortunersquo to
lsquorun intorsquo friends Perhaps by then our
eyesight might not be what it washellip
Booking In
I received an email this week from an
old uni friend in Australia Oz is
lsquounlockingrsquo a bit quicker than here in
Blighty ndash unsurprising given how
fortunate they are to have had so few
cases of the virus and less that 100
deaths She asked me if our services
have resumed yet before revealing
how things are working Downunder
Apparently they are opening for
services but congregations are
limited to a maximum of 10 You
have to phone the priest to book your
slot in the pews A novel ideahellip She
said she hadnrsquot got around to it yet
No newshellip
The C of E remains silent as to if
when Church services can resume
The feedback Irsquove had from many of
you re the Zoom Eucharists would
indicate that the majority are happy
for them to continue from my living
room as in most cases the internet
lsquoTOTS amp Corsquo Parents amp Children Group
Usually meet every Friday (during term time)
between 1000 am - 1200 pm at Northwold Village Hall
Temporarily suspended due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Yoursquoll receive a warm welcome plus a drink amp healthy
snack for your little one
Please support your local parent baby and toddler group
First session is free then just pound2 after that
We require a volunteer to organise the sessions
Please contact Steve Stark Village Hall Trustee 727855
News from the Pews in Grimshoe Benefice PASTORAL LETTER FROM THE RECTOR
Page 13
discipleship The practice of spiritual
discipline makes us more sensitive to
the small gentle voice of God The
prophet Elijah did not encounter God
in the mighty wind or in the
earthquake or in the fire but in the
small voicehellip
Through a spiritual discipline we
prevent the world from filling our
lives to such an extent that there is no
place to listen A spiritual discipline
sets us free to pray or to say it better
allows the Spirit of God to pray in us
From Henri Nouwen Circles of Love
Every blessing
Rev Joan Horan Rector
Grimshoe Benefice
(inc St Andrews Northwold)
To join in a Zoom video service
please contact Christine Parker on
01842 827152 or email
grimshoebeneficeofficegmailcom
FREELANCE GROOM All stable amp yard duties undertaken
Long term short term or holiday cover
Trustworthy experienced
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British Grooms Association member amp
Intermediate Certificate BHS Stage 1
NVQ Horse and Yard Safety Equine
Health (Moreton Morrell College)
References available
Contact Holly on 07731395142 or
hollyweb92gmailcom
PIANO LESSONS Inspiring piano teacher with over 20
yearsrsquo teaching experience available
to visit your home Gave up years
ago Reignite your passion for
music Learn to play your favourite
song Specialist in classic jazz and
(good) pop music All abilities
welcome
Available weekdays 9am ndash 3pm
Free initial visitconsultation
Contact Josh Daniels 07540 556195
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
SUSPENSION OF MEETINGS
As a result of advice received regarding the current outbreak of coronavirus all Northwold and Whittington Parish Council meetings have been suspended until
further notice
The clerk in consultation with the chairman has been delegated powers to maintain the essential functions of the Council
Any urgent issues which require councillorsrsquo comment or agreement will be
carried out electronically and recorded
Instead of Minutes of Meetings a monthly statement of activity will be published on the Northwold amp Whittington Parish Council website
(httpsnorthwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk) and posted on the Parish Council Notice Boards
During the period of suspension residents who wish to contact the Parish
Council should email the Clerk at clerknandwpcuk
Cliff Anderson Chairman
Page 14
Vat claim put in for year ending
March 2020 pound254770
New Community Car Park in
School Lane - Cllr Anderson
contacted the owners of the
property next door to the proposed
car park regarding the visibility
splay - asking that they begin the
process of contacting their
solicitor as it will be necessary for
this restriction to be written into
the deeds of their property
Audit figures completed sent by e-
mail to the internal auditor ndash
(advice received from SLCC is
that this could be carried out via
email) These have now been
signed off by the auditor ready for
signing off by the Chairman when
we can all meet again
Planning Updates in Brief
2000334F 7 West End Barns West
End Northwold dated 4th March
2020
REMOVAL OR VARIATION OF
CONDITIONS 1 AND 5 OF
PLANNING PERMISSION
192155F
Variation or removal of conditions
256 and 8 of planning permission
101380EXF (Extension of time for
the implementation of a planning
permission reference 0702109F)
Construction of dwelling and garage at
7 West End Barns West end
Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask if this notice has been put
out to local residents that could be
affected by this change and have they
had a chance to respond
Nothing back from planning however
this may be down to the current
situation
REPORT FROM MONDAY 5TH
APRIL TO FRIDAY 1ST MAY 2020
Covid update
Norfolk Foundation Grant paid
into Parish Account and pound500 was
paid into Cllr Sylvesterrsquos account
for Volunteer expenses and needs
(Weeting Parish Council agreed
to arrange a BACS payment out of
their account upon receipt of a
cheque for pound500 being paid by
Northwold to Weeting)
Other Business
Concern was raised over possible
gatherings of more than one
family on the playing field it was
agreed not to carry out any action
and to monitor the situation for
the time being
Councillor Raynor carried out the
repairs on the old telephone box
and it is now ready for the
necessary works to be carried out
to turn it into a small library once
restrictions have been lifted
Water coming off the A134 into
Methwold Road ndash drains blocked
ndash Reported on line to Highways
Two pull in places off the A134
into Church Lane by Bull Dog
Barnes ndash pot holes need filling ndash
Reported online with Highways
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
APRIL 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
01366 328879
Page 15
Payments agreed for April invoices Northwold Payments Agreed wc AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Balance for April 2020 pound2402206 Minus the following direct debits Havenpower pound11377 Havenpower pound485 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound14272 Plus the following receipts Norfolk Community Foundation Covid 19 grant pound100000 Precept pound2010284 Total Income pound2110284 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound4498218 Cheques Description Total 2312 Cancelled cheque to viking Stationary -pound7733 2314 Weeting Parish Council - Payment for use
of online banking for Bacs payment to Cllr Sylvester for volunteer group expenses pound50000
2315 Clerks salary and expenses pound37759 2316 HMRC PAYE pound21980 2314 CAS Ltd - Parish Insurance pound81053 Total Cheques paid pound183059 Balance in Community Account May 2020 pound4315159 Bank reconciliation for April Bank Statement Balance as of 2042020 pound4698384 Unpresented cheques to date pound383225 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound4315159 Coronavirus Spend from Grant ring-fenced for volunteer expenses Total awarded pound100000 Payment made to Cllr R Silvester pound50000 Balance pound50000 pound10000 ring-fenced for Community Car Park
EXPERIENCED GARDENER
WITH EXCELLENT REFERENCES
AVAILABLE FOR WORK
REASONABLE HOURLY RATES
Telephone James on
01366 - 328895
Page 16
intention of turning them into photobooks for the kids to keep So all in all I shall be OK with lockdown until Christmas Then of course all the colour slides from the 60s and 70s need sorting out scanning and turning into books
Since we have lived here I have gone to Morrisons supermarket in January and February They sell the most amazing perennial plants which I take home and ldquobring onrdquo ready to plant in the Spring This year I bought Armeria Knautia Erysimum Linaria Coreopsis Campanula Cymbalaria Cistus Lychnis Hesperis and some Berberis and Viburnum They were all really inexpensive and we are already enjoying a profusion of colour Online sources have provided dry root plants such as Dahlia Dicentra Red Hot Poker and Echinacia and lots of climbers to cover all my new trellis work I have spent day after day in the garden for the last seven weeks and it is amazing how friendly the birds have become Of course the robin sits on my spade or wheelbarrow but I now have pigeons collared doves magpies and blackbirds all in amongst my feet The blackbirds spend all day digging in my newly worked tilth of soil digging a big hole in their search for worms and scattering the soil all over the patio All this while I am working four feet away planting all my new heathers etc for them to dig up The blackbirds ndash mother father and more recently half a dozen offspring ndash all work diligently chucking soil about and grinning at me I am sure that if they had two fingers gestures would be
made The big birds fight for the birdbath So far the female pigeon is winning ndash she just sits in it for long periods of time and the others fly around more and more irritable because they want a drink or a bath
Happily we have no Bluebells or (after an initial skirmish with some infested top soil) Bindweed However my beautiful new lawn has become infested with coarse grasses mostly couch and the current an is to replace it in the autumn Bluebells are easier to get rid of
Unless anything dramatic happens next months article will deal with how much all the plants have grown Also I may be able to tell you what I have found in the garage during the clear out
A bachelor uses the same pub every night On most evenings a beautiful girl would come in and drink alone After a week he made his move but despite his best efforts he could make no progress with her She would not even accept a drink Eventually he asked her ldquoWhy wont you come home with merdquo The girl replied ldquoWell this may seem odd in this day and age but I am saving myself and keeping pure until I meet the man I loverdquo ldquoWowrdquo said the bachelor ldquoThat must be rather difficultrdquo ldquoOh I dont mind too muchrdquo she replied ldquoBut my husband is quite upsetrdquo
A man was walking along a beach in California when he discovered an old brass lamp He rubbed it and an irascible genie appeared ldquoThis is the fourth time this month and I am fed up granting wishes so you can only have one wishrdquo The man replied ldquoWell I have always wanted to go to Hawaii but I am scared of flying and I get very seasick Could you build me a bridge so I can drive thererdquo The genie is not impressed ldquoThe wishes you people come up with This idea is ridiculous How would the supports reach the bottom of the Pacific How much concrete How much steel No think of another wishrdquo ldquoOKrdquo says the man ldquoHerersquos another wish I have been married and divorced four times My wives always said that I am uncaring and insensitive So my wish is that I could understand women know how they feel inside and what they are thinking when they give me
WHAT DID THE DOCTOR THINK THIS MONTH
Well we are still here not having left the house and garden for seven weeks We are mightily blessed to have the garden and for most of the time stunning weather so life has been OK At the beginning of the lock down which for us could last for months as we are categorised as old and frail I said to Deannie that I would need several projects to keep me sane On good days I would work on the garden much of which still required rescuing from the rock hard clay which formed the potential flower beds On cold days I would sort out my study having tipped everything into the room and the cupboards when we moved life in the room had not moved on and a serious sort out was required Talking of a serious sort out leads me to the third project - the garage We have a large double garage and before we moved we racked it all out with four 20ft rows of four tiers high racking and when we moved everything got stashed higgledy-piggledy into the garage much to the amusement and derision of all our friends and relatives Little has changed and I have been receiving a lot of ldquostickrdquo from anyone who dares to express an opinion Management has been extremely tolerant probably because she is totally overwhelmed whenever she attempts to enter the garage and cannot get beyond the door I have told her that all she needs to do is tie a rope to the door and the other to her waist thus ensuring that she will always escape ndash this works well for me but she does not seem impressed by the idea The fourth project concerns sorting out photos many of which go back to the early 1930s (some into the 1800s) with the
Page 17
the silent treatment know what they are crying and what they really want when they say lsquonothingrsquo Above all I want to be able to make them truly happyrdquo
The genie thinks for a while and then asks ldquoHow many lanes should the bridge have two or fourrdquo
Best wishes to you all Ian Nisbet
DOWN MEMORY LANE Why General Practice
Dr Ian Nisbet I have wanted to be a GP since the age of four In the 1940s when my two uncles were single-handed dispensing GPs in Halifax and Stainland in Yorkshire I was fascinated by the smell of Vitamin B in the dispensary the consulting rooms in the house and the conversations over the meal table which demonstrated the two doctors profound devotion to their patients Their wives were the sole receptionists and only they would answer the telephone which was mounted on the wall at eye level The box was mahogany and the fittings were all brass There was a crank handle to contact the operator The brass mouthpiece was permanently fixed to the box and the brass earpiece was removed from the box to take the call My aunts would put out my uncles clothes every day matching the shirts suits cufflinks and shoes to save the doctor being troubled by mundane matters Assisted by the maid the cleaner and the gardener (the chauffeur had been dismissed when the NHS started in 1948 and the doctors incomes although lower became regular The remaining staff gradually disappeared over the next few years) the wives would run their enormous houses with military precision The houses which were quite similar had long tiled corridors ideal for pushing my Dinky lorries and buses around and I must have travelled miles on my knees the aunts were horrified by how black my knees became The two GPs would take me out on their visits around the towns and the Yorkshire Moors They had Rover cars which improved as new models became available leading up to the Rover 90 100 and 110 great luxury I was always made most welcome by the patients who plied me with
lemonade and cakes a great treat when many groceries were still on ration and fired me up with enthusiasm to be a GP Only later did I learn of the enormous stress the doctors were under with a 247 commitment to their patients and many night visits of which I as a child was unaware Many treatments were as yet uninvented sulphonamides were quite new and Penicillin was in its infancy The uncles would often have to watch patients die with nothing except compassion to offer them Crisis and Lysis were still very much in vogue Uncle David used to have a couple of ldquocoping strategiesrdquo In Winter when he could cope no longer with the stress he would drive to Scotch Corner on the A1 and sit there for an hour or two In the Summer he would drive to the seaside hire a small motor boat and drive it out to sea until he ran out of petrol Then he would sit there and wait to be rescued I could never understand the boat scenario at the time but I was often reminded of it after I had moved to Feltwell and frequently became overwhelmed by the day and night workload I only have one unhappy memory of those times One of the aunts laid the table with thin round cork mats to protect the surface My enquiring mind made me wonder whether or not the mat could be folded in two Of course I tried it and it broke My father who was of a Victorian disposition with regard to my upbringing was singularly displeased and I remember the episode well The single-minded ambition to be a GP made all my school decisions about which subjects to take very easy I went to Birkenhead School something of an academic pressure cooker with seven day a week commitments and went to The London Hospital to study Medicine starting a couple of months before my 18th birthday I qualified when I was just over 22 years old and started my ldquoHouse jobsrdquo at The London Hospital (Orthopaedics) followed by General Medicine and a senior house officer position in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the old Redhill General Hospital The house jobs were extremely hard work Basically at Redhill I was on call 24 hours a day seven days a week with only half a day off each month all for
pound78 per month It was absolutely exhausting and I felt nauseous with tiredness a lot of the time I had my own room on the ward with a bed in it I remember being grateful if I managed to have more than an hours uninterrupted sleep The experience gained was phenomenal Todays young hospital doctors with their 48 hours per week in shifts must have great problems gaining the sort of experience which has stood me in such good stead Abiding memories from those days involve glass syringes There were no disposable plastic syringes The glass plunger was ground to make it rough so that it would have friction with the barrel of the syringe We would put some vaseline on it to make it watertight Often while pulling on the barrel to extract the blood from a vein the whole thing would go loose the plunger would fall out of the barrel and the floor would be covered in blood Angry patient and embarrassed doctor I have previously written about boiling patients urine as part of the testing procedure ndash warm it gently over the Bunsen burner go too far and an air bubble will form in the test tube explode and blow the entire contents of the test tube over the bench I have vivid memories from my Gynaecology job A middle-aged Canadian lady ended up on my ward She had uterine fibroids and had been bleeding profusely before collapsing She was admitted with a Haemoglobin of about 20 (it should be at least 85) and was in imminent danger of death Normally we would transfuse her with blood get her stable and perform an hysterectomy The problem was ndash she was a Jehovahs Witness and refused point blank to have a transfusion I told her she would almost certainly die without treatment and she said ldquoOK if that is Gods willrdquo I rang her husband in Canada and he said the same Thoroughly rattled I rang the Medical Protection Society who told me that I should leave her alone having asked her to sign a disclaimer form She signed and I waited for her to die However the bleeding stopped her Haemoglobin started to rise and against all the odds she survived We must draw our own conclusions I bought a house in Copthorne and started in general practice in Pound Hill Crawley when I was just over 24 years old [End]
Swaffham Norfolk PE37 8HT
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THETFORD - NORTHWOLD WHITTINGTON ndash KINGrsquoS LYNN (Coach Services - CS40)
MONDAY ndash FRIDAY ONLY DURING COVID-19 REDUCED SERVICE PERIOD
Northwold Pick up point Tile CentreMethodist Chapel 1011 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Whittington Pick up point Norman Drive (A134) 1015 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Arrives Kingrsquos Lynn bus station Stand H 1055 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Departs Kingrsquos Lynn bus station Stand H 1330 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Whittington Drop Off point Norman Drive (A134) 1405 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Northwold Drop Off point Tile CentreMethodist Chapel 1409 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Brandon Drop Off point High St adj ALDI 1442 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Arrives Thetford Bus Interchange Stand D 1510 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
NO RETURN FROM THETFORD DURING COVID-19 REDUCED SERVICE PERIOD
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE NOTE New legislation came into force in January 2020 regarding bus services mostly for market day services regarding PSV Accessibility Regulations (disabled access) THIS HAS RESULTED IN THE FOLLOWING SERVICE CANCELLATIONS-
There is NO extra bus lsquoNo 12rsquo on Tuesdays mdash Kingrsquos Lynn Market Day
EAGLES COACHES ldquoDOWNHAM MARKET DAYrdquo SERVICE HAS ALSO BEEN CANCELLED
FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION PLEASE RING COACH SERVICES OR CHECK WEBSITE
Page 18
Saturday 13th June 2020
CANCELLED
Its with great sadness that the Norman PTFA Officers have had to take the decision to cancel this years
Carnival due to the current health situation Our main priority is everyones wellbeing so please stay safe and
well and our fantastic village Carnival will be back with a bang in 2021
The Norman PTFA
WASTE BIN and RECYCLING COLLECTION DATES
Due to COVID-19 there have been changes to bin collections Were unable to collect food waste Please
continue to place any food waste into your black bin which well collect as normal
You can view your scheduled bin collections below
The collection dates for all of the bins
that you have at your home reflect any
collections that are affected by bank
holidays
Please note that collection day
information will only be shown for the
brown bin service if you have paid for
the service
Thursday 11 June 2020 GREEN
Friday 12 June 2020 BROWN
Thursday 18 June 2020 BLACK
Thursday 25 June 2020 GREEN
Friday 26 June 2020 BROWN
Thursday 2 July 2020 BLACK
Your black and green bin collection is
normally THURSDAY
Your brown bin collection is
normally FRIDAY
ldquoI now get out for many more walks now that restrictions are lifted
I like to exercise my owner by
getting them to clean up after merdquo
Please look out for the strategically placed red bins around the village to dispose of your dog waste
Page 19
Page 20
REPORT FROM MONDAY 4TH TO FRIDAY 29TH MAY 2020 Covid 19 actions update
Rent from SSC ndash it was agreed (6
replied to the email) to suspend
the rent due from the Sports and
Social Club during the shutdown
Other Business
Water coming off the A134 into
Methwold Road ndash drains blocked -
Highways have this scheduled for
repair ndash should be completed by
the end of May
Two pull in places off the A134
into Church Lane by Bull Dog
Barnes ndash pot holes need filling ndash
Highways have this scheduled for
repair - should be completed by
the end of May
London bridge ndash update for Cllr
Macmullen - no further progress
with this as it is unlikely
gatherings will be allowed in the
event of a royal death at this time
Neighbourhood Watch ndash update
from Cllr Macmullen ndash this is
limited as two of the Watch
keepers are self-isolating but
keeping in touch with their
residents by phone or Whatrsquos App
or email I am in touch with a lot
of elderly residents by phone
Cllr Anderson filled in the holes
on the Sports Field with topsoil
donated by a resident
Application sent to HM Land
Registry to confirm who owns
the land behind Normandy
Close
Application sent to the bank to
set up internet banking
Cllr Anderson refurbished the
notice board in Hovells Lane
and removed the notice board
opposite the tile centre for the
same treatment
Planning Updates in Brief
2000334F 7 West End Barns
West End Northwold dated 4th
March 2020 REMOVAL OR
VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 1
AND 5 OF PLANNING
PERMISSION 192155F
Variation or removal of conditions
256 and 8 of planning
permission101380EXF (Extension
of time for the implementation of a
planning permission reference
0702109F) Construction of
dwelling and garage at 7 West End
Barns West end Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask if this notice has been
put out to local residents that could
be affected by this change and have
they had a chance to respond There
was no response from planning
Planning approved 22nd May 2020
2000269F SHOP Bulldog Barns 14
Thetford Road Northwold Norfolk
IP26 5LS dated 1st May 2020
Existing cafe on site to return to retail
space erection of temporary building
(occasional guest sleeping
accommodation no kitchenbathroom)
and erection of 2 x new summer
houseretail space
No objections
1801121NMA_1 4 Pinfold Lane
Northwold dated 11th May 2020
Non material amendment to planning
consent 1801121f Proposed side
extension front reception lobbyhall
and attached double garage in 575101
297109 a Conservation Area
3PL20200422F Fen Farm
Oxborough Road Stoke Ferry
PE33 9QH dated 27th April 2020
New wooden log cabin with jetty on
Land Adjacent the River Wissey
Would be used as a rest room shelter
when tending to the adjacent pumping
station(retrospective)
Parish Council object to this
application and letter has been sent to
Breckland Planning Department
DIDLINGTON NURSERIES
Why not visit our walled-in garden Nursery
For all your ornamental amp fruit trees
shrubs perennials and bedding plants
Also compost bark and a large selection of
ornamental pots
Tel (01842) 878288
Est 1962
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
MAY 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings
due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
All decisions made by email will be put on the agenda and minuted when public meetings are allowed
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
Page 21
Taylors Solid Fuels Ltd Family run since 1946
Regular fortnightly Solid Fuel deliveries in your area
Competitive prices and a full range of products
ldquoDonrsquot Shiver We Deliverrdquo
Quality top soils and aggregates Bulk bags and Tipper loads from 1 - 20 tonnes
Tel 01842890568 or see us on wwwtaylorssolidfuelscouk
Northwold Payments Agreed May 2020 AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The following payments were authorised wc 4th May by email The cheques were signed by Cllrs C Anderson and RCrisp Balance for April 2020 pound2402206 Minus the following direct debits Havenpower pound11377 Havenpower pound485 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound14272 Plus the following receipts Norfolk Community Foundation Covid 19 grant pound100000 Precept pound2010284 Total Income pound2110284 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound4498218 Cheques Description Total 2312 Cancelled cheque to Viking Stationary -pound7733 2314 Weeting Parish Council - Payment for use of
online banking for Bacs payment to Cllr Silvester for volunteer group expenses pound50000
2315 Clerks salary and expenses pound37759 2316 HMRC PAYE pound21980 2314 CAS Ltd - Parish Insurance pound81053 Total Cheques paid pound183059 Balance in Community Account May 2020 pound4315159 Bank Statement Balance as of 2042020 pound4698384 Unpresented cheques to date pound383225 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound4315159 Coronavirus Spend from Grant ring-fenced for volunteer expenses Total awarded pound100000 Payment made to Cllr R Silvester pound50000 Balance pound50000
decided I did not have covid-19
Then one afternoon I started feeling
strange I happened to be on a zoom
meeting with David Nabarro who
said anyone who felt unwell should
isolate instantly on the spot I went
home early and then the journey
began
In the first days at home I wasnrsquot
sure I had covid-19 Then I damaged
my hands with bleach It had no
smell I assumed it was old and
inactivemdashbut it was just I could not
smell the chlorine The heaviness
and malaise became worse I had a
tightness in the chest and realised it
could be nothing else I was
mortified that I might have infected
the staff I had worked with for over
20 years I imagined their vulnerable
relatives dying and never forgiving
myself My mind was a mess My
condition deteriorated One
afternoon I suddenly developed a
tachycardia tightness in the chest
and felt so unwell I thought I was
dying My mind became foggy I
tried to google fulminating
myocarditis but couldnrsquot navigate
the screen properly There was
nothing to do I thought if this is it
so be it
A few hours later I woke up alive
and the tightness replaced by
extreme fatigue Every day day after
day Sometimes I felt better and
became optimistic after all the
paralytic state had not recurred but
then the next day I felt as though
someone had hit me around the head
with a cricket bat Staff at work
criticised me for not being clear
ldquomake up your mind Are you
getting better or notrdquo I guess they
were frightened too but I really
could not understand what was
happening
The illness went on and on The
symptoms changed it was like an
advent calendar every day there was
a surprise something new A muggy
head acutely painful calf upset
stomach tinnitus pins and needles
aching all over breathlessness
dizziness arthritis in my hands
weird sensation in the skin with
synthetic materials Gentle exercise or
walking made me worsemdashI would
feel absolutely dreadful the next day I
started talking to others I found a
marathon runner who had tried 8 km
in her second week which caused her
to collapse with rigors and sleep for
24 hours I spoke to others
experiencing weird symptoms which
were often discounted by those around
them as anxiety making them doubt
themselves
The internet described recovery times
of about two weeks for people that
had not been hospitalised I had not
had severe disease yet here I was after
four weeks still unwell My doctor
neighbour and GP were concerned I
consulted with friends who were
consultants in infectious diseases by
email and they wondered if I had more
lung involvement than I had
estimated My tenant had friends who
were still ill at four weeks and this
helped a lot
The least helpful comments were from
people who explained to me that I had
post viral fatigue I knew this was
wrong There was a pattern in that
period from two weeks to six weeks
feeling absolutely dreadful during the
day sleep heavily waking with the
bed drenched in sweat getting up with
a blinding headache receding during
the day turning me into a battered
ragdoll in the evening
I joined a Facebook page (Covid-19
Support Group (have ithad it)) full of
people with these stories some from
the UK some from the US People
suffering from the disease but not
believing their symptoms were real
their families thinking the symptoms
were anxiety employers telling people
they had to return to work as the two
weeks for the illness was up And the
posts reflect this ldquoI thought I was
going crazy for not getting better in
their time framerdquo ldquothe doctor said
there is zero reason to believe it lasts
this longrdquo And too people report that
their families do not believe their ever
changing symptoms that it is
psychological it is the stress
Over the weeks I have been touched
COPING WITH COVID-19 A PERSONAL STORY Paul Garner
Page 22
Hope you can join in being thankful
we have no coronavirus in Northwold
Paul is son of Northwold girl at
school with Basil and we have been
friends ever since
Mother Sylvia died some years ago
but David Paulrsquos Dad is still alive
living in Liverpool
Keep safe
Very best wishes Pam Eyles
Paul Garner ldquoFor 7 weeks I have
been through a roller coaster of ill
health extreme emotions and utter
exhaustionrdquo
May 5 2020
Paul Garner professor of infectious
diseases at Liverpool School of
Tropical Medicine discusses his
experience of having covid-19
In mid-March I developed covid-19
For almost seven weeks I have been
through a roller coaster of ill health
extreme emotions and utter
exhaustion Although not hospitalised
it has been frightening and long The
illness ebbs and flows but never goes
away Health professionals
employers partners and people with
the disease need to know that this
illness can last for weeks and the long
tail is not some ldquopost-viral fatigue
syndromerdquomdashit is the disease People
who have a more protracted illness
need help to understand and cope with
the constantly shifting bizarre
symptoms and their unpredictable
course
Early March seems so far away I
watched Boris introduce social
distancing and then shake hands on
national television I talked with
epidemiological colleagues about the
established effects of austerity
increasing mortality in the poor and
how lockdown would worsen this I
advised my 97 year old father to
isolate I said to myself that years of
running and military fitness would
protect me from harm I discounted a
runny nose carefully checked my
temperature every day and examined
the CDCWHO comparison table and
by the people that have quietly
stepped in to help me cope
appropriate unobtrusive timely
Family friends colleagues and
neighbours Our local yoga studiorsquos
motto is ldquoa community building
strength in mind body and heartrdquo
This love and support of gives us a
direction for our future And today the
disease has lifted For the first time I
do not feel awful
The aim of this piece is to get this
message out for some people the
illness goes on for a few weeks
Symptoms come and go are strange
and frightening The exhaustion is
severe real and part of the illness
And we all need support and love
from the community around us
Paul Garner is Professor at the
Liverpool School of Tropical
Medicine He is Director of the Centre
for Evidence Synthesis in Global
Health and Co-ordinating Editor of
the Cochrane Infectious Diseases
Group
Twitter PaulGarnerWoof
Page 23
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FREE DELIVERY
SUPPLIED FROZEN
MINIMUM SPEND pound20
Remember how pork used to taste when you still had proper crackling Fancy some handmade sausages with more meat than filling Love thick cut bacon with the rind on that has been dry cured All delivered to your door
Call Rob Simonds on 07940800275 to arrange a delivery
Traditional amp Gluten Free 85 meat sausages
pound12 for 3 packs of 8 sausages
Dry Cure Smoked amp Unsmoked Bacon
pound6 a pack ndash approx 500g
Rolled Shoulder of Pork
pound10 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Pack of 2 pork chops
pound5
Smoked Gammon Joints
pound12 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Native Breed Lamb Boxes available in season Dexter Beef Boxes available upon request
(Taken from Facebook post Editor)
Page 24
TEL 01842 828129
MOB 07791 204492
Local Domestic Oil Boiler Servicing Servicing Standard amp CombiCondenser Boilers
Annual Service with Tank Inspection amp Boiler Commissioning
Breakdowns Maintenance amp Repairs WESTNORFOLKBOILERSERVICESCOUK
We enter modern times with the reigns
of William IV and Queen Victoria and
their successors to the
present day
Next after Thomas Waddington as
Rector was Charles Manners Richard
Norman born in 1799 Through his
mother Lady Elizabeth Norman (neacutee
Manners) who married Richard
Norman of Leatherhead he was a
grand-son of the 4th Duke of Rutland
and nephew of the 5th Duke and a
great grandson of the 4th Duke of
Beaufort His motherrsquos brothers were
the 5th Duke of Rutland and two
generals He received the benefice of
Northwold worth pound740 a year (just
under pound42000 a year nowadays) from
the Bishop of Ely in 1833 The tithes
were commuted to a fixed rent charge
of pound896 (approximately pound47500
today) a few years later In 1845 St
Andrewrsquos Northwold was described as
a ldquolarge handsome fabricrdquo with a
ldquolofty tower (built in 1473) containing
six bells and a good clockrdquo The parish
at that time had 1140 inhabitants The
size of the population has not changed
to any great extent since then
Charles Norman was a bachelor for
the first eight years of his time in
Northwold Then he met and at the
age of 41 married a spinster of 38
called Caroline Amelia Angerstein
whose father John was the owner of a
huge estate round Weeting Hall If
Charles brought aristocratic
connections what did Caroline bring
to the marriage She was a grand-
daughter of John Julius Angerstein
(1735-1823) who came to England in
1750 from St Petersburg where his
German family had been settled He
was a Lloyds under-writer by the
time he was 21 and went on to
become one of the wealthiest men in
England When he died the British
government bought his fabulous art
collection in 1824 for pound58000 (at a
conservative estimate about pound3
million today) and used it as the
nucleus of its new National Gallery
Connoisseurs of early Hollywood
movies may remember the film
Lloyds of London made in 1936
Guy Standing played the pivotal part
of John Julius Angerstein in what
was then a star-studded cast
including C Aubrey Smith
Madeleine Carroll George Sanders
and Tyrone Power
It was John Julius Angerstein who
bought Weeting Hall and established
the family there for more than a
century until Carolinersquos brother
William sold it in 1897 The Rev
Charles Norman died in 1873 in his
74th year Caroline herself died aged
77 in 1879 She lived for a while as a
widow in Brandon Hall which was
also owned by the Angersteins and
did charitable works in Brandon as
well as in Northwold where the
school and the almshouses bear the
family name of Norman
Whittington owes to her the
foundation of its separate church
later the centre of its own
ecclesiastical parish
Charles Norman was Rector for 40
years Charles and Caroline Norman
have their tomb just inside the south
entrance of the churchyard near the
lych gate
During Charles Normanrsquos time ndash in
1852 ndash the church was re-seated a fact
recorded in an inscription on the wall
inside the tower When St Andrewrsquos
underwent other restoration work in
the eighteen fifties and sixties the
restorers appears to have shown more
respect for the character of this ancient
church than many of their
contemporaries showed to churches
elsewhere in England A drainpipe to
the west of the porch bears the date
1857 Inside the church another sign
of those times is the organ erected in
1868 out of funds ldquofrom the Church
Estaterdquo This organ bears a modern
plaque recording the fact that for 42
years of the 20th century Arthur
Barber a local farmer was voluntary
organist The font in front of the tower
dates from 1882 Its elaborately
carved cover suspended from the
Modern Times ndash From Charles
Norman Onwards roof by a chain and
capable of being raised and lowered
was added in 1887
National as opposed to family history
is reflected in the memorial tablet to
Lieutenant William Carter of the 5th
Fusiliers who died in the siege of
Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny of
1857 He was 32 Tombstones and
wall tablets bear witness to the close
attachment of the Carter family to this
church in the 18th and 19th centuries
Victorian Rectors after Charles
Norman were Richard Snowdon Smith
(1873) William Cowper Johnson
(1889) and Claud Cecil Thornton
(1892) who is commemorated in the
fine and sturdy lych gate
FROM HISTORY NOTES ON NORTHWOLD CHURCH Courtesy of Pam Eyles
Page 25
March 2020 1st Prize pound20 No62 Barry Langley 2nd Prize pound15 No15 June Jones 3rd Prize pound10 No11 David Lavender
April 2020 1st Prize pound20 No 3 Harry Cater 2nd Prize pound15 No 14 Annette Storey 3rd Prize pound10 No 99 David Gricks
May 2020 1st Prize pound25 No 19 Brian Waters 2nd Prize pound15 No 30 Mark Hampton 3rd Prize pound10 No 71 David Kimber
Roger Preston
100 CLUB DRAW
Do not leave home if you or someone you live
with has any of the following
a high temperature
a new continuous cough
a loss of or change to your sense of smell or taste
Check the NHS website if you have symptoms
Page 26
Downham Market
PC Aaron Jones mdash Spellowfields Clenchwarton Wapole Walton St
Lawrence Mershe Lande and Wiggenhall
Email SNTTerringtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Ryan Williams mdash West Winch Watlington Airfield
Wimbotsham and Fincham and Wissey
Email SNTWatlingtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Tracey James and PC Dave Funnell mdash Downham Market
Emneth and Outwell Upwell and Delph Hilgay with Denver Denton
Email SNTDownhamMarketnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
Message from your Engagement Officer
I am PC Lee Anderton and I work as the Engagement Officer for West Norfolk My responsibilities include working alongside and promoting the Special Constabulary Police Support Volunteers Neighbourhood Watch and Community Speedwatch If you are interested in volunteering for any of these roles please e-mail me at LeeAndertonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
4 weeks into the lockdown due to COVID-19 (Apr 20) and largely from a policing prospective the majority of people are playing by the rules The Constabulary is continuing to work with those people who breach the rules by way of engaging and explaining we will use tickets or report to court anyone who continuously break rules after being warned It is pleasing to say for the majority this approach is working
During this time the Constabulary is continuing to delivery day to day policing and officers are still responding to calls as they come in We are still encouraging everyone to use the same methods of contacting us 999 for an emergency ie a crime in progress 101 or via our website contact us to report a crime that has happened Officers are practising social distancing at all police premises but sometimes due to the nature of our work we will have to work close to together for example arresting a violent offender
During this period of time we are concerned that Domestic Violence could increase and we would like to reassure people that we are still here and will help so please if you are aware of anyone who is living in fear of domestic violence get in touch with us I would also like to remind people that although we are spending most of our time at home please donrsquot stop carrying out the 9pm Routine as the simple steps in the routine will help prevent you from becoming a victim of crime Unfortunately we have also seen an increase in scams and especially COVID- 19 scams and I would encourage everyone to register with Norfolk County Council Trading Standards at the following link httpswwwnorfolkgovukbusinesstrading-standardsscamsconsumer-alerts to get a weekly update with the latest scams Finally if there are any questions or anything I can assist you with please do not hesitate to get in touch and I look forward to the time when we can all start to meet face to face again until then stay save StayHomeSaveLives ProtectTheNHS
Page 27
Family Property Criminal Commercial Employment Personal Injury Wills amp Probate
METCALFE COPEMAN amp PETTEFAR LLP
SOLICITORS
wwwmcp-lawcouk
01842 756100
Cage Lane Thetford
Convenient town centre Location
Home visits may be available
MAY 20 UPDATE
Ray Gribble
Antique Restoration amp Traditional Upholstery
All aspects of antique furniture restoration including French polishing cabinet repairs and traditional upholstery
-------------------------------------------
Traditional Upholstered Furniture
Footstools Sofas Chairs made to commission
-------------------------------------------
Picture Framing amp Mirrors
An extensive range of mouldings inc hand painted and gilded finishes
Antique and Reproduction Prints for sale
Vine House Church Road Wereham Kingrsquos Lynn
01366-500387
wwwraygribblecouk
I thought you might be interested in this small article on the origin of the name lsquoVentura Closersquoit would be interesting to
consider the stories behind other local street names As your Borough Councillor I am
available to help with any Borough
related problems (inc Freebridge
Issues) and am available on my home
tel no 01366 727037 or by email
cllrtomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
Tomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
With kind regards Councillor Tom Ryves Methwold Ward KLWNBC Home 01366 727037
lsquoVentura Closersquo A legacy from RAF Methwold
It is common practice for new streets built near the sites of old RAF stations to reflect this heritage in their namehellipso in Methwold we have Ventura Close and of course Trent VC Close
The Ventura
The Ventura was developed from the Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar transport as a replacement for the Lockheed Hudson bombers then in service with the Royal Air Force Used in daylight attacks against occupied Europe they proved to have weaknesses and were removed from bomber duty and some used for
patrols by Coastal Command The Ventura was available to the RAF as an off the peg solution to the problems of building an effective bomber force quickly and the first orders were placed in 1940 At the time the larger 4-engined bombers associated with the Strategic bombing offensive were still on the drawing board
Service with the RAF
The RAF ordered 188 Venturas in February 1940 which were delivered from mid-1942 Venturas were initially used for daylight raids and were crewed by Australian and New Zealand airmen who flew from Methwold like some other early RAF bombers they proved too vulnerable without fighter escort Venturas were replaced by the faster de Havilland Mosquito The Venturas were transferred to patrol duties with Coastal Command as the Mosquito replaced them in bomber squadrons
The Ventura at Methwold
In Methwold there were two squadrons equipped with the Ventura mdash No 464 Squadron RAAF (1942) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II and No 487 Squadron RNZAF(1942ndash1943) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II
Operations
The Ventura flew its first operational mission for the RAF on 3 November 1942 when three Venturas of 21 Squadron attacked railway targets near Hengelo in the Netherlands On 6 December 1942 47 Venturas from
DIDLINGTON HALL SALE PARTICULARS
Thanks for the fantastic response last year to my appeal to purchase the old sales catalogues for Didlington Hall which resulted in my obtaining two catalogues one for a sale I was completely unaware of I am still very interested in obtaining a number of the sale catalogues Also just to satisfy my interest and curiosity does anybody have or know what happened to anything and I mean anything even just building materials that came from the demolition sales of the 1950s
Please contact Andrew 01440 788198 email andrewtate738gmailcom
Page 28
UPDATE FROM OUR LOCAL BOROUGH COUNCILLOR
21 464 (RAAF) and 487 (RNZAF) squadrons participated in Operation Oyster the large daylight 2 Group raid against the Philips radio and vacuum tube factories at Eindhoven Also committed to the raid were 36 Bostons and 10 de Havilland Mosquitos[16] Carrying incendiaries they were placed in the third wave of aircraft and suffered the highest rate of loss Nine of the 47 Venturas were shot down and many others were damaged by flak or bird strikes The force also lost four Bostons and one Mosquito
Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC Six months later on 3 May 1943 Venturas of 487 Squadron RNZAF were sent on Operation Ramrod 16 an attack on a power station in Amsterdam The squadron was told
that the target was of such importance to Dutch morale that the attack was to be continued regardless of opposition Significant problems developed with rendezvousing with the escorting fighters with the end result being that all 10 Venturas that crossed the coast were lost to German fighters Squadron Leader Leonard Trent (later the last of the Great Escapers) won the Victoria Cross for his leadership in this raid
The citation for Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC reads as follows
ldquoThe KING has been graciously pleased to confer the VICTORIA CROSS on the under-mentioned officer in recognition of most
SANDRArsquoS STAMP amp CRAFT STUDIO GROUP
My regular monthly craft sessions
in Northwold Village Hall are
Third Monday monthly 7 - 9pm
(not held in December) and cost
from 1st October 2019 will be pound12
which includes all materials to
create 8 beautiful handmade cards
Tea amp Coffee included
Sandra Roberts
07806 616704
conspicuous braverymdash
Squadron Leader Leonard Henry TRENT DFC (NZ2481) Royal New Zealand Air Force No 487 (RNZAF) Squadron
On the 3rd May 1943 Squadron Leader Trent was detailed to lead a formation of Ventura aircraft in a daylight attack on the power station at Amsterdam
This operation was intended to encourage the Dutch workmen in their resistance to enemy pressure The target was known to be heavily defended The importance of bombing it regardless of enemy fighters or anti-aircraft fire was strongly impressed on-the air crews taking part in the operation
Before taking off Squadron Leader Trent told the deputy leader that he was going over the target whatever lsquohappened
All went well until the Venturas and their fighter escort were nearing the Dutch coast Then one bomber was hit and had to turn back Suddenly large numbers of enemy fighters appeared Our escorting fighters were hotly engaged and lost touch with the bombing force The Venturas closed up for mutual protection and commenced their run up to the target Unfortunately the fighters detailed to support them over the target had reached the area too early and had been recalled
Soon the bombers were attacked They were at the mercy of 15 to 20 Messerschmitts which dived on them
incessantly Within four minutes six Venturas were destroyed Squadron Leader Trent continued on his course with the 3 remaining aircraft
In a short time 2 more Venturas went down in flames Heedless of the murderous attacks and of the heavy anti-aircraft fire which was now encountered Squadron Leader Trent completed an accurate bombing run and even shot down a Messerschmitt at point-blank range Dropping his bombs in the target area he turned away
The aircraft following him was shot down on reaching the target Immediately afterwards his own aircraft was hit went into a spin and broke up Squadron Leader Trent and his navigator were thrown clear and became prisoners of war The other two members of the crew
perished
On this his 24th sortie Squadron Leader Trent showed outstanding leadership Such was the trust placed in this gallant officer that the other pilots followed him unwaveringly His cool unflinching courage and devotion to duty in the face of overwhelming odds rank with the finest examples of these virtuesrdquo
Page 29
If you would like to write an article
or have ideas to include in future
columns we would love to hear from
you Please email your submissions
to editornorthwoldnet
487 Sqn RNZAF Lockheed Ventura
Page 30
NORTHWOLD BOWLS CLUB
The 2020 bowls season was due to
commence in April but is now
suspended due to the COVID-19
pandemic
Our Annual General Meeting was
due to take place on Thursday 26th
March and would have been held
in the Sports amp Social club
We are always wishing to welcome
new members so if you would like
to know more about the club then
for more information you can
contact Roger Preston (01366
727694) or Hod Everett (01760
336494)
(Anybody new to bowls would be
offered some coaching at the start
of the season mdash whenever that
may be)
NORTHWOLD VILLAGE HALL NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The AGM of the Village Hall Trustees was due to be held on Tuesday 24th March 2020 but has now been
postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
All Northwold residents are welcome to attend and are advised that eligibility for election to the Trustees (ldquoThe Committeerdquo) is open to one representative of ANY recognised village organisation which either uses or potentially uses the Village Hall In addition two representatives of the general village population are eligible for election
Vacancies DO exist in the trustees and ldquonew bloodrdquo is particularly encouraged to provide a continuously fresh input of skills and ideas The AGM will be followed at 730PM by a committee meeting of those elected Mr M Howarth Chairman helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip The official notice above provides details of the next Annual General Meeting and we would be delighted to see some new faces prepared to play a part in managing the facility that we have however small that part may be Some questions you may have Q Who is eligible to be a trustee A Anyone resident in the Village who can represent a village organisation club or business ndash even if they are not users of the Hall Existing organisations represented include The WI Tots and Co The Parish Council The Dance Club In addition a limited number of trustees who represent ldquothe Publicrdquo may be appointed No special qualifications are required Q What is my commitment as a trustee A
Attending four to six meetings a year
Nothing financial (we have insurance) attendance at a meeting about every two months and assistance in any aspect of running the hall that you would like to provide This could be
Providing informed opinions of the Village Population to help guide the decisions made by the Trustees as a group
Managing or helping to manage (but not necessarily DOING) the maintenance or updating of the Hall
Helping with fundraising activities Q How do I get involved A Come to the AGM or contact the Chairman at any time
DOG GROOMING SERVICES
HIGH STREET LAKENHEATH
CALL 01842 862 828
THEDOGSHACKLAKENHEATH
Classified Ads
Graham Smith amp Sons
Pest amp Vermin Control for homes
farms and businesses
24hr 7-day service
Local family business
(Clover Farm Mundford)
Tel 01842 879904
Mob 07946 733188 __________________________________________
D W Aerials
TV aerials Digital TW aerials amp
Satellite dishes fitted Plus TV signal
boosters TV extension cables and
CCTV installed etc
Tel 01366 728403
Mobile 07752 587111
Page 31
Thank you very much
for all your kind donations to the foodbank and all you do to help others
If you would like to donate to your local Foodbank there is a drop off point at St Andrewrsquos Church Northwold Find out more
httpthetfordfoodbankorguk
httpwwwtrusselltrustorg
If you need the Foodbank please donrsquot
hesitate to contact someone who can
give you a foodbank voucher such as
doctors health visitors social workers
clergy citizenrsquos advice bureau and
police
Ness and Paul
foodbankdonationsnymhushcom
THE MAGPIE CENTRE WEST NORFOLK RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
Closed Until Further Notice
In line with RDA National advice and
guidelines we regret to advise that the
Magpie Centre will be closed until
further notice
As you would expect our horses will
continue to be cared for and we need
your support more than ever Please
check our Facebook page for regular
updates thank you
We have been carrying out our life-
changing activities at our Wallington
Hall location for over 30 years and
take great pride in the exceptional
standard of our instructors and
volunteers
We rely on voluntary help as well as
donations and legacies to deliver our
services
Advice for Volunteers
If you are to visit the Magpie Centre
as a volunteer dur ing the closure of
the Magpie Centre to help with horse
care and field maintenance thank you
so much
Can we please ask that on arrival and
departure you wash your hands and
regularly during your visit Please also
avoid close contact with others and
practice social distancing at all times
whilst at the centre
In the event you experience any of
the symptoms of coronavirus
including coughing fever however
minor please DO NOT VISIT THE
MAGPIE CENTRE
Please inform us immediately if you
have any symptoms or are diagnosed
with coronavirus and you have either
visited the Magpie Centre recently or
have come into contact with someone
who has
The current advice from the NHS can
be found here httpswwwnhsuk
conditionscoronavirus-covid-19
The Magpie Centre home of WNRDA
now has 90 volunteers who give up
their time on a regular basis to help
with the running of the yard pony care
and assisting with riding and carriage
driving lessons
No previous experience is required for
volunteers as all training will be
provided
If you can help with this please call the
Centre on 01553 810202
Thank you
Would you like to advertise in
Village Life
Please contact the Editor
for available sizes amp rates
editornorthwoldnet
Or Tel 01366 727072
Annual Club Memberships are now due
Adults pound5 Children pound250 Member benefits inc discounted Events tickets and Club Hire
Please contact a committee member
See our Facebook page for up-to-date info on upcoming events
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL CLUB Hovellrsquos Lane Northwold IP26 5LX
Page 32
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL
CLUB
The club is normally open for bookings for social events
birthday parties weddings christenings amp funeral wakes
The bar can also be made available
All at very reasonable rates
For information call
Tony Waring 728455
David Gricks 728174
David Lavender 727111
Due to COVID-19 pandemic the club is shut indefinitely
All events are cancelled until further notice
Stay safe everyone
Thank you to all our volunteers who keep the club running
ALL EVENTS ADVERTISED ON THIS PAGE ARE AT
RISK OF CANCELLATION DUE TO THE ON-GOING
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Page 11
CBB Building Services
We can take care of all your building requirements and have more than 50 years of experience in the
building industry
Extensions renovations painting and decorating plastering flint work chalk work and drain work
Please call for a free estimate or to discuss your requirements on
01366 727789 or
07850 494279
B R LANDSCAPING and CONSTRUCTION
ALL GARDEN MAINTENANCE UNDERTAKEN
Specialising in
Grass Cutting Hedge Trimming Tree amp Shrub Pruning
Garden Clearance Rotavating Turfing and Seeding
Fencing and Paving
Storm Damage Repairs
HIGH LIFT DUMPER HIRE
MINI DIGGER HIRE with
OPERATOR or SELF DRIVE
Daily Rates Delivered
TELEPHONE 07774 724366 or 01553 849802
Payments agreed for March invoices Northwold Payments Agreed wc 30th March 2020
AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The following payments were author -
ised wc 30th March by email - The cheques were signed by Cllrs C Anderson and R Crisp
Balance for March 2020 pound2043393 Minus the following direct debits Haven street lighting pound9307 Haven street lighting pound450 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound12167 Plus the following receipts Lottery Grant for car park pound1000000 Total Income pound1000000 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound3031226 Cheques Description Total 2305 Salary and padded envelopes pound27572 2306 NALC subscription pound24746 2307 SPC Printers - Covid leaflets pound2500 2308 FLP Outdoor play solutions - repairs to roundabout pound209787 2309 SALC Payroll services pound5400 2310 TTSR Grass cutting and tree surgery works pound275400 2311 BCKLWN Dog Bin Collection pound73882 2312 Paper and inks for printer pound7733 2313 Weeting PC - litterpicks and hiviz vests x 12 pound2000 Total Cheques paid pound629020 Balance in Community Account April 2020 pound2402206 Bank Statement Balance as of 22320 pound3031226 Unpresented cheques todate pound629020 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound2402206
Page 12
connection seems reliable and the
format seems to work If you havenrsquot
expressed you views and would like to
make a case for streaming from St
Maryrsquos please let me know
Finally a reflection by Henri
Nouwen on Spiritual Discipline
The spiritual life is a gift It is a gift of
the Holy Spirit who lifts us up into the
kingdom of Godrsquos love But to say that
being lifted up into the kingdom of
love is a divine gift does not mean that
we wait passively until the gift is
offered to us Jesus tells us to set our
hearts on the kingdom Setting our
hearts on something involves not only
serious aspiration but also strong
determination A spiritual life requires
human effort The forces that keep
pulling us back into a worry-filled life
are not easy to overcome Here we
touch the question of the other side of
Gently Reaching Into the Minds
Souls and Hearts Of Everyone
Easter VII 24th May 2020
Given that my sermon this week
centres on prayer let me share this
small slice of humour You may have
encountered it before but itrsquos new to
me
Senility Prayer
God grant me the senility to forget the
people I never liked anyway the good
fortune to run into the ones I do and
the eyesight to tell the difference
I guess wersquoll have to wait for some
time to have that the lsquogood fortunersquo to
lsquorun intorsquo friends Perhaps by then our
eyesight might not be what it washellip
Booking In
I received an email this week from an
old uni friend in Australia Oz is
lsquounlockingrsquo a bit quicker than here in
Blighty ndash unsurprising given how
fortunate they are to have had so few
cases of the virus and less that 100
deaths She asked me if our services
have resumed yet before revealing
how things are working Downunder
Apparently they are opening for
services but congregations are
limited to a maximum of 10 You
have to phone the priest to book your
slot in the pews A novel ideahellip She
said she hadnrsquot got around to it yet
No newshellip
The C of E remains silent as to if
when Church services can resume
The feedback Irsquove had from many of
you re the Zoom Eucharists would
indicate that the majority are happy
for them to continue from my living
room as in most cases the internet
lsquoTOTS amp Corsquo Parents amp Children Group
Usually meet every Friday (during term time)
between 1000 am - 1200 pm at Northwold Village Hall
Temporarily suspended due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Yoursquoll receive a warm welcome plus a drink amp healthy
snack for your little one
Please support your local parent baby and toddler group
First session is free then just pound2 after that
We require a volunteer to organise the sessions
Please contact Steve Stark Village Hall Trustee 727855
News from the Pews in Grimshoe Benefice PASTORAL LETTER FROM THE RECTOR
Page 13
discipleship The practice of spiritual
discipline makes us more sensitive to
the small gentle voice of God The
prophet Elijah did not encounter God
in the mighty wind or in the
earthquake or in the fire but in the
small voicehellip
Through a spiritual discipline we
prevent the world from filling our
lives to such an extent that there is no
place to listen A spiritual discipline
sets us free to pray or to say it better
allows the Spirit of God to pray in us
From Henri Nouwen Circles of Love
Every blessing
Rev Joan Horan Rector
Grimshoe Benefice
(inc St Andrews Northwold)
To join in a Zoom video service
please contact Christine Parker on
01842 827152 or email
grimshoebeneficeofficegmailcom
FREELANCE GROOM All stable amp yard duties undertaken
Long term short term or holiday cover
Trustworthy experienced
caring and reliable
British Grooms Association member amp
Intermediate Certificate BHS Stage 1
NVQ Horse and Yard Safety Equine
Health (Moreton Morrell College)
References available
Contact Holly on 07731395142 or
hollyweb92gmailcom
PIANO LESSONS Inspiring piano teacher with over 20
yearsrsquo teaching experience available
to visit your home Gave up years
ago Reignite your passion for
music Learn to play your favourite
song Specialist in classic jazz and
(good) pop music All abilities
welcome
Available weekdays 9am ndash 3pm
Free initial visitconsultation
Contact Josh Daniels 07540 556195
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
SUSPENSION OF MEETINGS
As a result of advice received regarding the current outbreak of coronavirus all Northwold and Whittington Parish Council meetings have been suspended until
further notice
The clerk in consultation with the chairman has been delegated powers to maintain the essential functions of the Council
Any urgent issues which require councillorsrsquo comment or agreement will be
carried out electronically and recorded
Instead of Minutes of Meetings a monthly statement of activity will be published on the Northwold amp Whittington Parish Council website
(httpsnorthwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk) and posted on the Parish Council Notice Boards
During the period of suspension residents who wish to contact the Parish
Council should email the Clerk at clerknandwpcuk
Cliff Anderson Chairman
Page 14
Vat claim put in for year ending
March 2020 pound254770
New Community Car Park in
School Lane - Cllr Anderson
contacted the owners of the
property next door to the proposed
car park regarding the visibility
splay - asking that they begin the
process of contacting their
solicitor as it will be necessary for
this restriction to be written into
the deeds of their property
Audit figures completed sent by e-
mail to the internal auditor ndash
(advice received from SLCC is
that this could be carried out via
email) These have now been
signed off by the auditor ready for
signing off by the Chairman when
we can all meet again
Planning Updates in Brief
2000334F 7 West End Barns West
End Northwold dated 4th March
2020
REMOVAL OR VARIATION OF
CONDITIONS 1 AND 5 OF
PLANNING PERMISSION
192155F
Variation or removal of conditions
256 and 8 of planning permission
101380EXF (Extension of time for
the implementation of a planning
permission reference 0702109F)
Construction of dwelling and garage at
7 West End Barns West end
Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask if this notice has been put
out to local residents that could be
affected by this change and have they
had a chance to respond
Nothing back from planning however
this may be down to the current
situation
REPORT FROM MONDAY 5TH
APRIL TO FRIDAY 1ST MAY 2020
Covid update
Norfolk Foundation Grant paid
into Parish Account and pound500 was
paid into Cllr Sylvesterrsquos account
for Volunteer expenses and needs
(Weeting Parish Council agreed
to arrange a BACS payment out of
their account upon receipt of a
cheque for pound500 being paid by
Northwold to Weeting)
Other Business
Concern was raised over possible
gatherings of more than one
family on the playing field it was
agreed not to carry out any action
and to monitor the situation for
the time being
Councillor Raynor carried out the
repairs on the old telephone box
and it is now ready for the
necessary works to be carried out
to turn it into a small library once
restrictions have been lifted
Water coming off the A134 into
Methwold Road ndash drains blocked
ndash Reported on line to Highways
Two pull in places off the A134
into Church Lane by Bull Dog
Barnes ndash pot holes need filling ndash
Reported online with Highways
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
APRIL 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
01366 328879
Page 15
Payments agreed for April invoices Northwold Payments Agreed wc AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Balance for April 2020 pound2402206 Minus the following direct debits Havenpower pound11377 Havenpower pound485 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound14272 Plus the following receipts Norfolk Community Foundation Covid 19 grant pound100000 Precept pound2010284 Total Income pound2110284 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound4498218 Cheques Description Total 2312 Cancelled cheque to viking Stationary -pound7733 2314 Weeting Parish Council - Payment for use
of online banking for Bacs payment to Cllr Sylvester for volunteer group expenses pound50000
2315 Clerks salary and expenses pound37759 2316 HMRC PAYE pound21980 2314 CAS Ltd - Parish Insurance pound81053 Total Cheques paid pound183059 Balance in Community Account May 2020 pound4315159 Bank reconciliation for April Bank Statement Balance as of 2042020 pound4698384 Unpresented cheques to date pound383225 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound4315159 Coronavirus Spend from Grant ring-fenced for volunteer expenses Total awarded pound100000 Payment made to Cllr R Silvester pound50000 Balance pound50000 pound10000 ring-fenced for Community Car Park
EXPERIENCED GARDENER
WITH EXCELLENT REFERENCES
AVAILABLE FOR WORK
REASONABLE HOURLY RATES
Telephone James on
01366 - 328895
Page 16
intention of turning them into photobooks for the kids to keep So all in all I shall be OK with lockdown until Christmas Then of course all the colour slides from the 60s and 70s need sorting out scanning and turning into books
Since we have lived here I have gone to Morrisons supermarket in January and February They sell the most amazing perennial plants which I take home and ldquobring onrdquo ready to plant in the Spring This year I bought Armeria Knautia Erysimum Linaria Coreopsis Campanula Cymbalaria Cistus Lychnis Hesperis and some Berberis and Viburnum They were all really inexpensive and we are already enjoying a profusion of colour Online sources have provided dry root plants such as Dahlia Dicentra Red Hot Poker and Echinacia and lots of climbers to cover all my new trellis work I have spent day after day in the garden for the last seven weeks and it is amazing how friendly the birds have become Of course the robin sits on my spade or wheelbarrow but I now have pigeons collared doves magpies and blackbirds all in amongst my feet The blackbirds spend all day digging in my newly worked tilth of soil digging a big hole in their search for worms and scattering the soil all over the patio All this while I am working four feet away planting all my new heathers etc for them to dig up The blackbirds ndash mother father and more recently half a dozen offspring ndash all work diligently chucking soil about and grinning at me I am sure that if they had two fingers gestures would be
made The big birds fight for the birdbath So far the female pigeon is winning ndash she just sits in it for long periods of time and the others fly around more and more irritable because they want a drink or a bath
Happily we have no Bluebells or (after an initial skirmish with some infested top soil) Bindweed However my beautiful new lawn has become infested with coarse grasses mostly couch and the current an is to replace it in the autumn Bluebells are easier to get rid of
Unless anything dramatic happens next months article will deal with how much all the plants have grown Also I may be able to tell you what I have found in the garage during the clear out
A bachelor uses the same pub every night On most evenings a beautiful girl would come in and drink alone After a week he made his move but despite his best efforts he could make no progress with her She would not even accept a drink Eventually he asked her ldquoWhy wont you come home with merdquo The girl replied ldquoWell this may seem odd in this day and age but I am saving myself and keeping pure until I meet the man I loverdquo ldquoWowrdquo said the bachelor ldquoThat must be rather difficultrdquo ldquoOh I dont mind too muchrdquo she replied ldquoBut my husband is quite upsetrdquo
A man was walking along a beach in California when he discovered an old brass lamp He rubbed it and an irascible genie appeared ldquoThis is the fourth time this month and I am fed up granting wishes so you can only have one wishrdquo The man replied ldquoWell I have always wanted to go to Hawaii but I am scared of flying and I get very seasick Could you build me a bridge so I can drive thererdquo The genie is not impressed ldquoThe wishes you people come up with This idea is ridiculous How would the supports reach the bottom of the Pacific How much concrete How much steel No think of another wishrdquo ldquoOKrdquo says the man ldquoHerersquos another wish I have been married and divorced four times My wives always said that I am uncaring and insensitive So my wish is that I could understand women know how they feel inside and what they are thinking when they give me
WHAT DID THE DOCTOR THINK THIS MONTH
Well we are still here not having left the house and garden for seven weeks We are mightily blessed to have the garden and for most of the time stunning weather so life has been OK At the beginning of the lock down which for us could last for months as we are categorised as old and frail I said to Deannie that I would need several projects to keep me sane On good days I would work on the garden much of which still required rescuing from the rock hard clay which formed the potential flower beds On cold days I would sort out my study having tipped everything into the room and the cupboards when we moved life in the room had not moved on and a serious sort out was required Talking of a serious sort out leads me to the third project - the garage We have a large double garage and before we moved we racked it all out with four 20ft rows of four tiers high racking and when we moved everything got stashed higgledy-piggledy into the garage much to the amusement and derision of all our friends and relatives Little has changed and I have been receiving a lot of ldquostickrdquo from anyone who dares to express an opinion Management has been extremely tolerant probably because she is totally overwhelmed whenever she attempts to enter the garage and cannot get beyond the door I have told her that all she needs to do is tie a rope to the door and the other to her waist thus ensuring that she will always escape ndash this works well for me but she does not seem impressed by the idea The fourth project concerns sorting out photos many of which go back to the early 1930s (some into the 1800s) with the
Page 17
the silent treatment know what they are crying and what they really want when they say lsquonothingrsquo Above all I want to be able to make them truly happyrdquo
The genie thinks for a while and then asks ldquoHow many lanes should the bridge have two or fourrdquo
Best wishes to you all Ian Nisbet
DOWN MEMORY LANE Why General Practice
Dr Ian Nisbet I have wanted to be a GP since the age of four In the 1940s when my two uncles were single-handed dispensing GPs in Halifax and Stainland in Yorkshire I was fascinated by the smell of Vitamin B in the dispensary the consulting rooms in the house and the conversations over the meal table which demonstrated the two doctors profound devotion to their patients Their wives were the sole receptionists and only they would answer the telephone which was mounted on the wall at eye level The box was mahogany and the fittings were all brass There was a crank handle to contact the operator The brass mouthpiece was permanently fixed to the box and the brass earpiece was removed from the box to take the call My aunts would put out my uncles clothes every day matching the shirts suits cufflinks and shoes to save the doctor being troubled by mundane matters Assisted by the maid the cleaner and the gardener (the chauffeur had been dismissed when the NHS started in 1948 and the doctors incomes although lower became regular The remaining staff gradually disappeared over the next few years) the wives would run their enormous houses with military precision The houses which were quite similar had long tiled corridors ideal for pushing my Dinky lorries and buses around and I must have travelled miles on my knees the aunts were horrified by how black my knees became The two GPs would take me out on their visits around the towns and the Yorkshire Moors They had Rover cars which improved as new models became available leading up to the Rover 90 100 and 110 great luxury I was always made most welcome by the patients who plied me with
lemonade and cakes a great treat when many groceries were still on ration and fired me up with enthusiasm to be a GP Only later did I learn of the enormous stress the doctors were under with a 247 commitment to their patients and many night visits of which I as a child was unaware Many treatments were as yet uninvented sulphonamides were quite new and Penicillin was in its infancy The uncles would often have to watch patients die with nothing except compassion to offer them Crisis and Lysis were still very much in vogue Uncle David used to have a couple of ldquocoping strategiesrdquo In Winter when he could cope no longer with the stress he would drive to Scotch Corner on the A1 and sit there for an hour or two In the Summer he would drive to the seaside hire a small motor boat and drive it out to sea until he ran out of petrol Then he would sit there and wait to be rescued I could never understand the boat scenario at the time but I was often reminded of it after I had moved to Feltwell and frequently became overwhelmed by the day and night workload I only have one unhappy memory of those times One of the aunts laid the table with thin round cork mats to protect the surface My enquiring mind made me wonder whether or not the mat could be folded in two Of course I tried it and it broke My father who was of a Victorian disposition with regard to my upbringing was singularly displeased and I remember the episode well The single-minded ambition to be a GP made all my school decisions about which subjects to take very easy I went to Birkenhead School something of an academic pressure cooker with seven day a week commitments and went to The London Hospital to study Medicine starting a couple of months before my 18th birthday I qualified when I was just over 22 years old and started my ldquoHouse jobsrdquo at The London Hospital (Orthopaedics) followed by General Medicine and a senior house officer position in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the old Redhill General Hospital The house jobs were extremely hard work Basically at Redhill I was on call 24 hours a day seven days a week with only half a day off each month all for
pound78 per month It was absolutely exhausting and I felt nauseous with tiredness a lot of the time I had my own room on the ward with a bed in it I remember being grateful if I managed to have more than an hours uninterrupted sleep The experience gained was phenomenal Todays young hospital doctors with their 48 hours per week in shifts must have great problems gaining the sort of experience which has stood me in such good stead Abiding memories from those days involve glass syringes There were no disposable plastic syringes The glass plunger was ground to make it rough so that it would have friction with the barrel of the syringe We would put some vaseline on it to make it watertight Often while pulling on the barrel to extract the blood from a vein the whole thing would go loose the plunger would fall out of the barrel and the floor would be covered in blood Angry patient and embarrassed doctor I have previously written about boiling patients urine as part of the testing procedure ndash warm it gently over the Bunsen burner go too far and an air bubble will form in the test tube explode and blow the entire contents of the test tube over the bench I have vivid memories from my Gynaecology job A middle-aged Canadian lady ended up on my ward She had uterine fibroids and had been bleeding profusely before collapsing She was admitted with a Haemoglobin of about 20 (it should be at least 85) and was in imminent danger of death Normally we would transfuse her with blood get her stable and perform an hysterectomy The problem was ndash she was a Jehovahs Witness and refused point blank to have a transfusion I told her she would almost certainly die without treatment and she said ldquoOK if that is Gods willrdquo I rang her husband in Canada and he said the same Thoroughly rattled I rang the Medical Protection Society who told me that I should leave her alone having asked her to sign a disclaimer form She signed and I waited for her to die However the bleeding stopped her Haemoglobin started to rise and against all the odds she survived We must draw our own conclusions I bought a house in Copthorne and started in general practice in Pound Hill Crawley when I was just over 24 years old [End]
Swaffham Norfolk PE37 8HT
LOCAL BUS SERVICES There are more buses than those listed - check with the driver visit wwwcoachservicesltdcom wwwtravelineinfo or contact the following-
Coach Services 01842 821509 Travel Line 08712 002233
-------------------------------------------------------------------------Due to the COVID-19 pandemic starting on March 30th until further notice Coach Services will only be operating Monday to Friday
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NORTHWOLDWHITTINGTON - THETFORD (Coach Services - CS40)
NO RETURN SERVICE AVAILABLE DURING COVID-19 REDUCED SERVICE PERIOD
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THETFORD - NORTHWOLD WHITTINGTON ndash KINGrsquoS LYNN (Coach Services - CS40)
MONDAY ndash FRIDAY ONLY DURING COVID-19 REDUCED SERVICE PERIOD
Northwold Pick up point Tile CentreMethodist Chapel 1011 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Whittington Pick up point Norman Drive (A134) 1015 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Arrives Kingrsquos Lynn bus station Stand H 1055 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Departs Kingrsquos Lynn bus station Stand H 1330 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Whittington Drop Off point Norman Drive (A134) 1405 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Northwold Drop Off point Tile CentreMethodist Chapel 1409 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Brandon Drop Off point High St adj ALDI 1442 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Arrives Thetford Bus Interchange Stand D 1510 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
NO RETURN FROM THETFORD DURING COVID-19 REDUCED SERVICE PERIOD
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE NOTE New legislation came into force in January 2020 regarding bus services mostly for market day services regarding PSV Accessibility Regulations (disabled access) THIS HAS RESULTED IN THE FOLLOWING SERVICE CANCELLATIONS-
There is NO extra bus lsquoNo 12rsquo on Tuesdays mdash Kingrsquos Lynn Market Day
EAGLES COACHES ldquoDOWNHAM MARKET DAYrdquo SERVICE HAS ALSO BEEN CANCELLED
FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION PLEASE RING COACH SERVICES OR CHECK WEBSITE
Page 18
Saturday 13th June 2020
CANCELLED
Its with great sadness that the Norman PTFA Officers have had to take the decision to cancel this years
Carnival due to the current health situation Our main priority is everyones wellbeing so please stay safe and
well and our fantastic village Carnival will be back with a bang in 2021
The Norman PTFA
WASTE BIN and RECYCLING COLLECTION DATES
Due to COVID-19 there have been changes to bin collections Were unable to collect food waste Please
continue to place any food waste into your black bin which well collect as normal
You can view your scheduled bin collections below
The collection dates for all of the bins
that you have at your home reflect any
collections that are affected by bank
holidays
Please note that collection day
information will only be shown for the
brown bin service if you have paid for
the service
Thursday 11 June 2020 GREEN
Friday 12 June 2020 BROWN
Thursday 18 June 2020 BLACK
Thursday 25 June 2020 GREEN
Friday 26 June 2020 BROWN
Thursday 2 July 2020 BLACK
Your black and green bin collection is
normally THURSDAY
Your brown bin collection is
normally FRIDAY
ldquoI now get out for many more walks now that restrictions are lifted
I like to exercise my owner by
getting them to clean up after merdquo
Please look out for the strategically placed red bins around the village to dispose of your dog waste
Page 19
Page 20
REPORT FROM MONDAY 4TH TO FRIDAY 29TH MAY 2020 Covid 19 actions update
Rent from SSC ndash it was agreed (6
replied to the email) to suspend
the rent due from the Sports and
Social Club during the shutdown
Other Business
Water coming off the A134 into
Methwold Road ndash drains blocked -
Highways have this scheduled for
repair ndash should be completed by
the end of May
Two pull in places off the A134
into Church Lane by Bull Dog
Barnes ndash pot holes need filling ndash
Highways have this scheduled for
repair - should be completed by
the end of May
London bridge ndash update for Cllr
Macmullen - no further progress
with this as it is unlikely
gatherings will be allowed in the
event of a royal death at this time
Neighbourhood Watch ndash update
from Cllr Macmullen ndash this is
limited as two of the Watch
keepers are self-isolating but
keeping in touch with their
residents by phone or Whatrsquos App
or email I am in touch with a lot
of elderly residents by phone
Cllr Anderson filled in the holes
on the Sports Field with topsoil
donated by a resident
Application sent to HM Land
Registry to confirm who owns
the land behind Normandy
Close
Application sent to the bank to
set up internet banking
Cllr Anderson refurbished the
notice board in Hovells Lane
and removed the notice board
opposite the tile centre for the
same treatment
Planning Updates in Brief
2000334F 7 West End Barns
West End Northwold dated 4th
March 2020 REMOVAL OR
VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 1
AND 5 OF PLANNING
PERMISSION 192155F
Variation or removal of conditions
256 and 8 of planning
permission101380EXF (Extension
of time for the implementation of a
planning permission reference
0702109F) Construction of
dwelling and garage at 7 West End
Barns West end Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask if this notice has been
put out to local residents that could
be affected by this change and have
they had a chance to respond There
was no response from planning
Planning approved 22nd May 2020
2000269F SHOP Bulldog Barns 14
Thetford Road Northwold Norfolk
IP26 5LS dated 1st May 2020
Existing cafe on site to return to retail
space erection of temporary building
(occasional guest sleeping
accommodation no kitchenbathroom)
and erection of 2 x new summer
houseretail space
No objections
1801121NMA_1 4 Pinfold Lane
Northwold dated 11th May 2020
Non material amendment to planning
consent 1801121f Proposed side
extension front reception lobbyhall
and attached double garage in 575101
297109 a Conservation Area
3PL20200422F Fen Farm
Oxborough Road Stoke Ferry
PE33 9QH dated 27th April 2020
New wooden log cabin with jetty on
Land Adjacent the River Wissey
Would be used as a rest room shelter
when tending to the adjacent pumping
station(retrospective)
Parish Council object to this
application and letter has been sent to
Breckland Planning Department
DIDLINGTON NURSERIES
Why not visit our walled-in garden Nursery
For all your ornamental amp fruit trees
shrubs perennials and bedding plants
Also compost bark and a large selection of
ornamental pots
Tel (01842) 878288
Est 1962
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
MAY 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings
due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
All decisions made by email will be put on the agenda and minuted when public meetings are allowed
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
Page 21
Taylors Solid Fuels Ltd Family run since 1946
Regular fortnightly Solid Fuel deliveries in your area
Competitive prices and a full range of products
ldquoDonrsquot Shiver We Deliverrdquo
Quality top soils and aggregates Bulk bags and Tipper loads from 1 - 20 tonnes
Tel 01842890568 or see us on wwwtaylorssolidfuelscouk
Northwold Payments Agreed May 2020 AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The following payments were authorised wc 4th May by email The cheques were signed by Cllrs C Anderson and RCrisp Balance for April 2020 pound2402206 Minus the following direct debits Havenpower pound11377 Havenpower pound485 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound14272 Plus the following receipts Norfolk Community Foundation Covid 19 grant pound100000 Precept pound2010284 Total Income pound2110284 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound4498218 Cheques Description Total 2312 Cancelled cheque to Viking Stationary -pound7733 2314 Weeting Parish Council - Payment for use of
online banking for Bacs payment to Cllr Silvester for volunteer group expenses pound50000
2315 Clerks salary and expenses pound37759 2316 HMRC PAYE pound21980 2314 CAS Ltd - Parish Insurance pound81053 Total Cheques paid pound183059 Balance in Community Account May 2020 pound4315159 Bank Statement Balance as of 2042020 pound4698384 Unpresented cheques to date pound383225 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound4315159 Coronavirus Spend from Grant ring-fenced for volunteer expenses Total awarded pound100000 Payment made to Cllr R Silvester pound50000 Balance pound50000
decided I did not have covid-19
Then one afternoon I started feeling
strange I happened to be on a zoom
meeting with David Nabarro who
said anyone who felt unwell should
isolate instantly on the spot I went
home early and then the journey
began
In the first days at home I wasnrsquot
sure I had covid-19 Then I damaged
my hands with bleach It had no
smell I assumed it was old and
inactivemdashbut it was just I could not
smell the chlorine The heaviness
and malaise became worse I had a
tightness in the chest and realised it
could be nothing else I was
mortified that I might have infected
the staff I had worked with for over
20 years I imagined their vulnerable
relatives dying and never forgiving
myself My mind was a mess My
condition deteriorated One
afternoon I suddenly developed a
tachycardia tightness in the chest
and felt so unwell I thought I was
dying My mind became foggy I
tried to google fulminating
myocarditis but couldnrsquot navigate
the screen properly There was
nothing to do I thought if this is it
so be it
A few hours later I woke up alive
and the tightness replaced by
extreme fatigue Every day day after
day Sometimes I felt better and
became optimistic after all the
paralytic state had not recurred but
then the next day I felt as though
someone had hit me around the head
with a cricket bat Staff at work
criticised me for not being clear
ldquomake up your mind Are you
getting better or notrdquo I guess they
were frightened too but I really
could not understand what was
happening
The illness went on and on The
symptoms changed it was like an
advent calendar every day there was
a surprise something new A muggy
head acutely painful calf upset
stomach tinnitus pins and needles
aching all over breathlessness
dizziness arthritis in my hands
weird sensation in the skin with
synthetic materials Gentle exercise or
walking made me worsemdashI would
feel absolutely dreadful the next day I
started talking to others I found a
marathon runner who had tried 8 km
in her second week which caused her
to collapse with rigors and sleep for
24 hours I spoke to others
experiencing weird symptoms which
were often discounted by those around
them as anxiety making them doubt
themselves
The internet described recovery times
of about two weeks for people that
had not been hospitalised I had not
had severe disease yet here I was after
four weeks still unwell My doctor
neighbour and GP were concerned I
consulted with friends who were
consultants in infectious diseases by
email and they wondered if I had more
lung involvement than I had
estimated My tenant had friends who
were still ill at four weeks and this
helped a lot
The least helpful comments were from
people who explained to me that I had
post viral fatigue I knew this was
wrong There was a pattern in that
period from two weeks to six weeks
feeling absolutely dreadful during the
day sleep heavily waking with the
bed drenched in sweat getting up with
a blinding headache receding during
the day turning me into a battered
ragdoll in the evening
I joined a Facebook page (Covid-19
Support Group (have ithad it)) full of
people with these stories some from
the UK some from the US People
suffering from the disease but not
believing their symptoms were real
their families thinking the symptoms
were anxiety employers telling people
they had to return to work as the two
weeks for the illness was up And the
posts reflect this ldquoI thought I was
going crazy for not getting better in
their time framerdquo ldquothe doctor said
there is zero reason to believe it lasts
this longrdquo And too people report that
their families do not believe their ever
changing symptoms that it is
psychological it is the stress
Over the weeks I have been touched
COPING WITH COVID-19 A PERSONAL STORY Paul Garner
Page 22
Hope you can join in being thankful
we have no coronavirus in Northwold
Paul is son of Northwold girl at
school with Basil and we have been
friends ever since
Mother Sylvia died some years ago
but David Paulrsquos Dad is still alive
living in Liverpool
Keep safe
Very best wishes Pam Eyles
Paul Garner ldquoFor 7 weeks I have
been through a roller coaster of ill
health extreme emotions and utter
exhaustionrdquo
May 5 2020
Paul Garner professor of infectious
diseases at Liverpool School of
Tropical Medicine discusses his
experience of having covid-19
In mid-March I developed covid-19
For almost seven weeks I have been
through a roller coaster of ill health
extreme emotions and utter
exhaustion Although not hospitalised
it has been frightening and long The
illness ebbs and flows but never goes
away Health professionals
employers partners and people with
the disease need to know that this
illness can last for weeks and the long
tail is not some ldquopost-viral fatigue
syndromerdquomdashit is the disease People
who have a more protracted illness
need help to understand and cope with
the constantly shifting bizarre
symptoms and their unpredictable
course
Early March seems so far away I
watched Boris introduce social
distancing and then shake hands on
national television I talked with
epidemiological colleagues about the
established effects of austerity
increasing mortality in the poor and
how lockdown would worsen this I
advised my 97 year old father to
isolate I said to myself that years of
running and military fitness would
protect me from harm I discounted a
runny nose carefully checked my
temperature every day and examined
the CDCWHO comparison table and
by the people that have quietly
stepped in to help me cope
appropriate unobtrusive timely
Family friends colleagues and
neighbours Our local yoga studiorsquos
motto is ldquoa community building
strength in mind body and heartrdquo
This love and support of gives us a
direction for our future And today the
disease has lifted For the first time I
do not feel awful
The aim of this piece is to get this
message out for some people the
illness goes on for a few weeks
Symptoms come and go are strange
and frightening The exhaustion is
severe real and part of the illness
And we all need support and love
from the community around us
Paul Garner is Professor at the
Liverpool School of Tropical
Medicine He is Director of the Centre
for Evidence Synthesis in Global
Health and Co-ordinating Editor of
the Cochrane Infectious Diseases
Group
Twitter PaulGarnerWoof
Page 23
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FREE DELIVERY
SUPPLIED FROZEN
MINIMUM SPEND pound20
Remember how pork used to taste when you still had proper crackling Fancy some handmade sausages with more meat than filling Love thick cut bacon with the rind on that has been dry cured All delivered to your door
Call Rob Simonds on 07940800275 to arrange a delivery
Traditional amp Gluten Free 85 meat sausages
pound12 for 3 packs of 8 sausages
Dry Cure Smoked amp Unsmoked Bacon
pound6 a pack ndash approx 500g
Rolled Shoulder of Pork
pound10 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Pack of 2 pork chops
pound5
Smoked Gammon Joints
pound12 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Native Breed Lamb Boxes available in season Dexter Beef Boxes available upon request
(Taken from Facebook post Editor)
Page 24
TEL 01842 828129
MOB 07791 204492
Local Domestic Oil Boiler Servicing Servicing Standard amp CombiCondenser Boilers
Annual Service with Tank Inspection amp Boiler Commissioning
Breakdowns Maintenance amp Repairs WESTNORFOLKBOILERSERVICESCOUK
We enter modern times with the reigns
of William IV and Queen Victoria and
their successors to the
present day
Next after Thomas Waddington as
Rector was Charles Manners Richard
Norman born in 1799 Through his
mother Lady Elizabeth Norman (neacutee
Manners) who married Richard
Norman of Leatherhead he was a
grand-son of the 4th Duke of Rutland
and nephew of the 5th Duke and a
great grandson of the 4th Duke of
Beaufort His motherrsquos brothers were
the 5th Duke of Rutland and two
generals He received the benefice of
Northwold worth pound740 a year (just
under pound42000 a year nowadays) from
the Bishop of Ely in 1833 The tithes
were commuted to a fixed rent charge
of pound896 (approximately pound47500
today) a few years later In 1845 St
Andrewrsquos Northwold was described as
a ldquolarge handsome fabricrdquo with a
ldquolofty tower (built in 1473) containing
six bells and a good clockrdquo The parish
at that time had 1140 inhabitants The
size of the population has not changed
to any great extent since then
Charles Norman was a bachelor for
the first eight years of his time in
Northwold Then he met and at the
age of 41 married a spinster of 38
called Caroline Amelia Angerstein
whose father John was the owner of a
huge estate round Weeting Hall If
Charles brought aristocratic
connections what did Caroline bring
to the marriage She was a grand-
daughter of John Julius Angerstein
(1735-1823) who came to England in
1750 from St Petersburg where his
German family had been settled He
was a Lloyds under-writer by the
time he was 21 and went on to
become one of the wealthiest men in
England When he died the British
government bought his fabulous art
collection in 1824 for pound58000 (at a
conservative estimate about pound3
million today) and used it as the
nucleus of its new National Gallery
Connoisseurs of early Hollywood
movies may remember the film
Lloyds of London made in 1936
Guy Standing played the pivotal part
of John Julius Angerstein in what
was then a star-studded cast
including C Aubrey Smith
Madeleine Carroll George Sanders
and Tyrone Power
It was John Julius Angerstein who
bought Weeting Hall and established
the family there for more than a
century until Carolinersquos brother
William sold it in 1897 The Rev
Charles Norman died in 1873 in his
74th year Caroline herself died aged
77 in 1879 She lived for a while as a
widow in Brandon Hall which was
also owned by the Angersteins and
did charitable works in Brandon as
well as in Northwold where the
school and the almshouses bear the
family name of Norman
Whittington owes to her the
foundation of its separate church
later the centre of its own
ecclesiastical parish
Charles Norman was Rector for 40
years Charles and Caroline Norman
have their tomb just inside the south
entrance of the churchyard near the
lych gate
During Charles Normanrsquos time ndash in
1852 ndash the church was re-seated a fact
recorded in an inscription on the wall
inside the tower When St Andrewrsquos
underwent other restoration work in
the eighteen fifties and sixties the
restorers appears to have shown more
respect for the character of this ancient
church than many of their
contemporaries showed to churches
elsewhere in England A drainpipe to
the west of the porch bears the date
1857 Inside the church another sign
of those times is the organ erected in
1868 out of funds ldquofrom the Church
Estaterdquo This organ bears a modern
plaque recording the fact that for 42
years of the 20th century Arthur
Barber a local farmer was voluntary
organist The font in front of the tower
dates from 1882 Its elaborately
carved cover suspended from the
Modern Times ndash From Charles
Norman Onwards roof by a chain and
capable of being raised and lowered
was added in 1887
National as opposed to family history
is reflected in the memorial tablet to
Lieutenant William Carter of the 5th
Fusiliers who died in the siege of
Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny of
1857 He was 32 Tombstones and
wall tablets bear witness to the close
attachment of the Carter family to this
church in the 18th and 19th centuries
Victorian Rectors after Charles
Norman were Richard Snowdon Smith
(1873) William Cowper Johnson
(1889) and Claud Cecil Thornton
(1892) who is commemorated in the
fine and sturdy lych gate
FROM HISTORY NOTES ON NORTHWOLD CHURCH Courtesy of Pam Eyles
Page 25
March 2020 1st Prize pound20 No62 Barry Langley 2nd Prize pound15 No15 June Jones 3rd Prize pound10 No11 David Lavender
April 2020 1st Prize pound20 No 3 Harry Cater 2nd Prize pound15 No 14 Annette Storey 3rd Prize pound10 No 99 David Gricks
May 2020 1st Prize pound25 No 19 Brian Waters 2nd Prize pound15 No 30 Mark Hampton 3rd Prize pound10 No 71 David Kimber
Roger Preston
100 CLUB DRAW
Do not leave home if you or someone you live
with has any of the following
a high temperature
a new continuous cough
a loss of or change to your sense of smell or taste
Check the NHS website if you have symptoms
Page 26
Downham Market
PC Aaron Jones mdash Spellowfields Clenchwarton Wapole Walton St
Lawrence Mershe Lande and Wiggenhall
Email SNTTerringtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Ryan Williams mdash West Winch Watlington Airfield
Wimbotsham and Fincham and Wissey
Email SNTWatlingtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Tracey James and PC Dave Funnell mdash Downham Market
Emneth and Outwell Upwell and Delph Hilgay with Denver Denton
Email SNTDownhamMarketnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
Message from your Engagement Officer
I am PC Lee Anderton and I work as the Engagement Officer for West Norfolk My responsibilities include working alongside and promoting the Special Constabulary Police Support Volunteers Neighbourhood Watch and Community Speedwatch If you are interested in volunteering for any of these roles please e-mail me at LeeAndertonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
4 weeks into the lockdown due to COVID-19 (Apr 20) and largely from a policing prospective the majority of people are playing by the rules The Constabulary is continuing to work with those people who breach the rules by way of engaging and explaining we will use tickets or report to court anyone who continuously break rules after being warned It is pleasing to say for the majority this approach is working
During this time the Constabulary is continuing to delivery day to day policing and officers are still responding to calls as they come in We are still encouraging everyone to use the same methods of contacting us 999 for an emergency ie a crime in progress 101 or via our website contact us to report a crime that has happened Officers are practising social distancing at all police premises but sometimes due to the nature of our work we will have to work close to together for example arresting a violent offender
During this period of time we are concerned that Domestic Violence could increase and we would like to reassure people that we are still here and will help so please if you are aware of anyone who is living in fear of domestic violence get in touch with us I would also like to remind people that although we are spending most of our time at home please donrsquot stop carrying out the 9pm Routine as the simple steps in the routine will help prevent you from becoming a victim of crime Unfortunately we have also seen an increase in scams and especially COVID- 19 scams and I would encourage everyone to register with Norfolk County Council Trading Standards at the following link httpswwwnorfolkgovukbusinesstrading-standardsscamsconsumer-alerts to get a weekly update with the latest scams Finally if there are any questions or anything I can assist you with please do not hesitate to get in touch and I look forward to the time when we can all start to meet face to face again until then stay save StayHomeSaveLives ProtectTheNHS
Page 27
Family Property Criminal Commercial Employment Personal Injury Wills amp Probate
METCALFE COPEMAN amp PETTEFAR LLP
SOLICITORS
wwwmcp-lawcouk
01842 756100
Cage Lane Thetford
Convenient town centre Location
Home visits may be available
MAY 20 UPDATE
Ray Gribble
Antique Restoration amp Traditional Upholstery
All aspects of antique furniture restoration including French polishing cabinet repairs and traditional upholstery
-------------------------------------------
Traditional Upholstered Furniture
Footstools Sofas Chairs made to commission
-------------------------------------------
Picture Framing amp Mirrors
An extensive range of mouldings inc hand painted and gilded finishes
Antique and Reproduction Prints for sale
Vine House Church Road Wereham Kingrsquos Lynn
01366-500387
wwwraygribblecouk
I thought you might be interested in this small article on the origin of the name lsquoVentura Closersquoit would be interesting to
consider the stories behind other local street names As your Borough Councillor I am
available to help with any Borough
related problems (inc Freebridge
Issues) and am available on my home
tel no 01366 727037 or by email
cllrtomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
Tomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
With kind regards Councillor Tom Ryves Methwold Ward KLWNBC Home 01366 727037
lsquoVentura Closersquo A legacy from RAF Methwold
It is common practice for new streets built near the sites of old RAF stations to reflect this heritage in their namehellipso in Methwold we have Ventura Close and of course Trent VC Close
The Ventura
The Ventura was developed from the Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar transport as a replacement for the Lockheed Hudson bombers then in service with the Royal Air Force Used in daylight attacks against occupied Europe they proved to have weaknesses and were removed from bomber duty and some used for
patrols by Coastal Command The Ventura was available to the RAF as an off the peg solution to the problems of building an effective bomber force quickly and the first orders were placed in 1940 At the time the larger 4-engined bombers associated with the Strategic bombing offensive were still on the drawing board
Service with the RAF
The RAF ordered 188 Venturas in February 1940 which were delivered from mid-1942 Venturas were initially used for daylight raids and were crewed by Australian and New Zealand airmen who flew from Methwold like some other early RAF bombers they proved too vulnerable without fighter escort Venturas were replaced by the faster de Havilland Mosquito The Venturas were transferred to patrol duties with Coastal Command as the Mosquito replaced them in bomber squadrons
The Ventura at Methwold
In Methwold there were two squadrons equipped with the Ventura mdash No 464 Squadron RAAF (1942) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II and No 487 Squadron RNZAF(1942ndash1943) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II
Operations
The Ventura flew its first operational mission for the RAF on 3 November 1942 when three Venturas of 21 Squadron attacked railway targets near Hengelo in the Netherlands On 6 December 1942 47 Venturas from
DIDLINGTON HALL SALE PARTICULARS
Thanks for the fantastic response last year to my appeal to purchase the old sales catalogues for Didlington Hall which resulted in my obtaining two catalogues one for a sale I was completely unaware of I am still very interested in obtaining a number of the sale catalogues Also just to satisfy my interest and curiosity does anybody have or know what happened to anything and I mean anything even just building materials that came from the demolition sales of the 1950s
Please contact Andrew 01440 788198 email andrewtate738gmailcom
Page 28
UPDATE FROM OUR LOCAL BOROUGH COUNCILLOR
21 464 (RAAF) and 487 (RNZAF) squadrons participated in Operation Oyster the large daylight 2 Group raid against the Philips radio and vacuum tube factories at Eindhoven Also committed to the raid were 36 Bostons and 10 de Havilland Mosquitos[16] Carrying incendiaries they were placed in the third wave of aircraft and suffered the highest rate of loss Nine of the 47 Venturas were shot down and many others were damaged by flak or bird strikes The force also lost four Bostons and one Mosquito
Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC Six months later on 3 May 1943 Venturas of 487 Squadron RNZAF were sent on Operation Ramrod 16 an attack on a power station in Amsterdam The squadron was told
that the target was of such importance to Dutch morale that the attack was to be continued regardless of opposition Significant problems developed with rendezvousing with the escorting fighters with the end result being that all 10 Venturas that crossed the coast were lost to German fighters Squadron Leader Leonard Trent (later the last of the Great Escapers) won the Victoria Cross for his leadership in this raid
The citation for Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC reads as follows
ldquoThe KING has been graciously pleased to confer the VICTORIA CROSS on the under-mentioned officer in recognition of most
SANDRArsquoS STAMP amp CRAFT STUDIO GROUP
My regular monthly craft sessions
in Northwold Village Hall are
Third Monday monthly 7 - 9pm
(not held in December) and cost
from 1st October 2019 will be pound12
which includes all materials to
create 8 beautiful handmade cards
Tea amp Coffee included
Sandra Roberts
07806 616704
conspicuous braverymdash
Squadron Leader Leonard Henry TRENT DFC (NZ2481) Royal New Zealand Air Force No 487 (RNZAF) Squadron
On the 3rd May 1943 Squadron Leader Trent was detailed to lead a formation of Ventura aircraft in a daylight attack on the power station at Amsterdam
This operation was intended to encourage the Dutch workmen in their resistance to enemy pressure The target was known to be heavily defended The importance of bombing it regardless of enemy fighters or anti-aircraft fire was strongly impressed on-the air crews taking part in the operation
Before taking off Squadron Leader Trent told the deputy leader that he was going over the target whatever lsquohappened
All went well until the Venturas and their fighter escort were nearing the Dutch coast Then one bomber was hit and had to turn back Suddenly large numbers of enemy fighters appeared Our escorting fighters were hotly engaged and lost touch with the bombing force The Venturas closed up for mutual protection and commenced their run up to the target Unfortunately the fighters detailed to support them over the target had reached the area too early and had been recalled
Soon the bombers were attacked They were at the mercy of 15 to 20 Messerschmitts which dived on them
incessantly Within four minutes six Venturas were destroyed Squadron Leader Trent continued on his course with the 3 remaining aircraft
In a short time 2 more Venturas went down in flames Heedless of the murderous attacks and of the heavy anti-aircraft fire which was now encountered Squadron Leader Trent completed an accurate bombing run and even shot down a Messerschmitt at point-blank range Dropping his bombs in the target area he turned away
The aircraft following him was shot down on reaching the target Immediately afterwards his own aircraft was hit went into a spin and broke up Squadron Leader Trent and his navigator were thrown clear and became prisoners of war The other two members of the crew
perished
On this his 24th sortie Squadron Leader Trent showed outstanding leadership Such was the trust placed in this gallant officer that the other pilots followed him unwaveringly His cool unflinching courage and devotion to duty in the face of overwhelming odds rank with the finest examples of these virtuesrdquo
Page 29
If you would like to write an article
or have ideas to include in future
columns we would love to hear from
you Please email your submissions
to editornorthwoldnet
487 Sqn RNZAF Lockheed Ventura
Page 30
NORTHWOLD BOWLS CLUB
The 2020 bowls season was due to
commence in April but is now
suspended due to the COVID-19
pandemic
Our Annual General Meeting was
due to take place on Thursday 26th
March and would have been held
in the Sports amp Social club
We are always wishing to welcome
new members so if you would like
to know more about the club then
for more information you can
contact Roger Preston (01366
727694) or Hod Everett (01760
336494)
(Anybody new to bowls would be
offered some coaching at the start
of the season mdash whenever that
may be)
NORTHWOLD VILLAGE HALL NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The AGM of the Village Hall Trustees was due to be held on Tuesday 24th March 2020 but has now been
postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
All Northwold residents are welcome to attend and are advised that eligibility for election to the Trustees (ldquoThe Committeerdquo) is open to one representative of ANY recognised village organisation which either uses or potentially uses the Village Hall In addition two representatives of the general village population are eligible for election
Vacancies DO exist in the trustees and ldquonew bloodrdquo is particularly encouraged to provide a continuously fresh input of skills and ideas The AGM will be followed at 730PM by a committee meeting of those elected Mr M Howarth Chairman helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip The official notice above provides details of the next Annual General Meeting and we would be delighted to see some new faces prepared to play a part in managing the facility that we have however small that part may be Some questions you may have Q Who is eligible to be a trustee A Anyone resident in the Village who can represent a village organisation club or business ndash even if they are not users of the Hall Existing organisations represented include The WI Tots and Co The Parish Council The Dance Club In addition a limited number of trustees who represent ldquothe Publicrdquo may be appointed No special qualifications are required Q What is my commitment as a trustee A
Attending four to six meetings a year
Nothing financial (we have insurance) attendance at a meeting about every two months and assistance in any aspect of running the hall that you would like to provide This could be
Providing informed opinions of the Village Population to help guide the decisions made by the Trustees as a group
Managing or helping to manage (but not necessarily DOING) the maintenance or updating of the Hall
Helping with fundraising activities Q How do I get involved A Come to the AGM or contact the Chairman at any time
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CALL 01842 862 828
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D W Aerials
TV aerials Digital TW aerials amp
Satellite dishes fitted Plus TV signal
boosters TV extension cables and
CCTV installed etc
Tel 01366 728403
Mobile 07752 587111
Page 31
Thank you very much
for all your kind donations to the foodbank and all you do to help others
If you would like to donate to your local Foodbank there is a drop off point at St Andrewrsquos Church Northwold Find out more
httpthetfordfoodbankorguk
httpwwwtrusselltrustorg
If you need the Foodbank please donrsquot
hesitate to contact someone who can
give you a foodbank voucher such as
doctors health visitors social workers
clergy citizenrsquos advice bureau and
police
Ness and Paul
foodbankdonationsnymhushcom
THE MAGPIE CENTRE WEST NORFOLK RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
Closed Until Further Notice
In line with RDA National advice and
guidelines we regret to advise that the
Magpie Centre will be closed until
further notice
As you would expect our horses will
continue to be cared for and we need
your support more than ever Please
check our Facebook page for regular
updates thank you
We have been carrying out our life-
changing activities at our Wallington
Hall location for over 30 years and
take great pride in the exceptional
standard of our instructors and
volunteers
We rely on voluntary help as well as
donations and legacies to deliver our
services
Advice for Volunteers
If you are to visit the Magpie Centre
as a volunteer dur ing the closure of
the Magpie Centre to help with horse
care and field maintenance thank you
so much
Can we please ask that on arrival and
departure you wash your hands and
regularly during your visit Please also
avoid close contact with others and
practice social distancing at all times
whilst at the centre
In the event you experience any of
the symptoms of coronavirus
including coughing fever however
minor please DO NOT VISIT THE
MAGPIE CENTRE
Please inform us immediately if you
have any symptoms or are diagnosed
with coronavirus and you have either
visited the Magpie Centre recently or
have come into contact with someone
who has
The current advice from the NHS can
be found here httpswwwnhsuk
conditionscoronavirus-covid-19
The Magpie Centre home of WNRDA
now has 90 volunteers who give up
their time on a regular basis to help
with the running of the yard pony care
and assisting with riding and carriage
driving lessons
No previous experience is required for
volunteers as all training will be
provided
If you can help with this please call the
Centre on 01553 810202
Thank you
Would you like to advertise in
Village Life
Please contact the Editor
for available sizes amp rates
editornorthwoldnet
Or Tel 01366 727072
Annual Club Memberships are now due
Adults pound5 Children pound250 Member benefits inc discounted Events tickets and Club Hire
Please contact a committee member
See our Facebook page for up-to-date info on upcoming events
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL CLUB Hovellrsquos Lane Northwold IP26 5LX
Page 32
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL
CLUB
The club is normally open for bookings for social events
birthday parties weddings christenings amp funeral wakes
The bar can also be made available
All at very reasonable rates
For information call
Tony Waring 728455
David Gricks 728174
David Lavender 727111
Due to COVID-19 pandemic the club is shut indefinitely
All events are cancelled until further notice
Stay safe everyone
Thank you to all our volunteers who keep the club running
ALL EVENTS ADVERTISED ON THIS PAGE ARE AT
RISK OF CANCELLATION DUE TO THE ON-GOING
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Page 12
connection seems reliable and the
format seems to work If you havenrsquot
expressed you views and would like to
make a case for streaming from St
Maryrsquos please let me know
Finally a reflection by Henri
Nouwen on Spiritual Discipline
The spiritual life is a gift It is a gift of
the Holy Spirit who lifts us up into the
kingdom of Godrsquos love But to say that
being lifted up into the kingdom of
love is a divine gift does not mean that
we wait passively until the gift is
offered to us Jesus tells us to set our
hearts on the kingdom Setting our
hearts on something involves not only
serious aspiration but also strong
determination A spiritual life requires
human effort The forces that keep
pulling us back into a worry-filled life
are not easy to overcome Here we
touch the question of the other side of
Gently Reaching Into the Minds
Souls and Hearts Of Everyone
Easter VII 24th May 2020
Given that my sermon this week
centres on prayer let me share this
small slice of humour You may have
encountered it before but itrsquos new to
me
Senility Prayer
God grant me the senility to forget the
people I never liked anyway the good
fortune to run into the ones I do and
the eyesight to tell the difference
I guess wersquoll have to wait for some
time to have that the lsquogood fortunersquo to
lsquorun intorsquo friends Perhaps by then our
eyesight might not be what it washellip
Booking In
I received an email this week from an
old uni friend in Australia Oz is
lsquounlockingrsquo a bit quicker than here in
Blighty ndash unsurprising given how
fortunate they are to have had so few
cases of the virus and less that 100
deaths She asked me if our services
have resumed yet before revealing
how things are working Downunder
Apparently they are opening for
services but congregations are
limited to a maximum of 10 You
have to phone the priest to book your
slot in the pews A novel ideahellip She
said she hadnrsquot got around to it yet
No newshellip
The C of E remains silent as to if
when Church services can resume
The feedback Irsquove had from many of
you re the Zoom Eucharists would
indicate that the majority are happy
for them to continue from my living
room as in most cases the internet
lsquoTOTS amp Corsquo Parents amp Children Group
Usually meet every Friday (during term time)
between 1000 am - 1200 pm at Northwold Village Hall
Temporarily suspended due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Yoursquoll receive a warm welcome plus a drink amp healthy
snack for your little one
Please support your local parent baby and toddler group
First session is free then just pound2 after that
We require a volunteer to organise the sessions
Please contact Steve Stark Village Hall Trustee 727855
News from the Pews in Grimshoe Benefice PASTORAL LETTER FROM THE RECTOR
Page 13
discipleship The practice of spiritual
discipline makes us more sensitive to
the small gentle voice of God The
prophet Elijah did not encounter God
in the mighty wind or in the
earthquake or in the fire but in the
small voicehellip
Through a spiritual discipline we
prevent the world from filling our
lives to such an extent that there is no
place to listen A spiritual discipline
sets us free to pray or to say it better
allows the Spirit of God to pray in us
From Henri Nouwen Circles of Love
Every blessing
Rev Joan Horan Rector
Grimshoe Benefice
(inc St Andrews Northwold)
To join in a Zoom video service
please contact Christine Parker on
01842 827152 or email
grimshoebeneficeofficegmailcom
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Long term short term or holiday cover
Trustworthy experienced
caring and reliable
British Grooms Association member amp
Intermediate Certificate BHS Stage 1
NVQ Horse and Yard Safety Equine
Health (Moreton Morrell College)
References available
Contact Holly on 07731395142 or
hollyweb92gmailcom
PIANO LESSONS Inspiring piano teacher with over 20
yearsrsquo teaching experience available
to visit your home Gave up years
ago Reignite your passion for
music Learn to play your favourite
song Specialist in classic jazz and
(good) pop music All abilities
welcome
Available weekdays 9am ndash 3pm
Free initial visitconsultation
Contact Josh Daniels 07540 556195
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
SUSPENSION OF MEETINGS
As a result of advice received regarding the current outbreak of coronavirus all Northwold and Whittington Parish Council meetings have been suspended until
further notice
The clerk in consultation with the chairman has been delegated powers to maintain the essential functions of the Council
Any urgent issues which require councillorsrsquo comment or agreement will be
carried out electronically and recorded
Instead of Minutes of Meetings a monthly statement of activity will be published on the Northwold amp Whittington Parish Council website
(httpsnorthwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk) and posted on the Parish Council Notice Boards
During the period of suspension residents who wish to contact the Parish
Council should email the Clerk at clerknandwpcuk
Cliff Anderson Chairman
Page 14
Vat claim put in for year ending
March 2020 pound254770
New Community Car Park in
School Lane - Cllr Anderson
contacted the owners of the
property next door to the proposed
car park regarding the visibility
splay - asking that they begin the
process of contacting their
solicitor as it will be necessary for
this restriction to be written into
the deeds of their property
Audit figures completed sent by e-
mail to the internal auditor ndash
(advice received from SLCC is
that this could be carried out via
email) These have now been
signed off by the auditor ready for
signing off by the Chairman when
we can all meet again
Planning Updates in Brief
2000334F 7 West End Barns West
End Northwold dated 4th March
2020
REMOVAL OR VARIATION OF
CONDITIONS 1 AND 5 OF
PLANNING PERMISSION
192155F
Variation or removal of conditions
256 and 8 of planning permission
101380EXF (Extension of time for
the implementation of a planning
permission reference 0702109F)
Construction of dwelling and garage at
7 West End Barns West end
Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask if this notice has been put
out to local residents that could be
affected by this change and have they
had a chance to respond
Nothing back from planning however
this may be down to the current
situation
REPORT FROM MONDAY 5TH
APRIL TO FRIDAY 1ST MAY 2020
Covid update
Norfolk Foundation Grant paid
into Parish Account and pound500 was
paid into Cllr Sylvesterrsquos account
for Volunteer expenses and needs
(Weeting Parish Council agreed
to arrange a BACS payment out of
their account upon receipt of a
cheque for pound500 being paid by
Northwold to Weeting)
Other Business
Concern was raised over possible
gatherings of more than one
family on the playing field it was
agreed not to carry out any action
and to monitor the situation for
the time being
Councillor Raynor carried out the
repairs on the old telephone box
and it is now ready for the
necessary works to be carried out
to turn it into a small library once
restrictions have been lifted
Water coming off the A134 into
Methwold Road ndash drains blocked
ndash Reported on line to Highways
Two pull in places off the A134
into Church Lane by Bull Dog
Barnes ndash pot holes need filling ndash
Reported online with Highways
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
APRIL 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
01366 328879
Page 15
Payments agreed for April invoices Northwold Payments Agreed wc AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Balance for April 2020 pound2402206 Minus the following direct debits Havenpower pound11377 Havenpower pound485 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound14272 Plus the following receipts Norfolk Community Foundation Covid 19 grant pound100000 Precept pound2010284 Total Income pound2110284 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound4498218 Cheques Description Total 2312 Cancelled cheque to viking Stationary -pound7733 2314 Weeting Parish Council - Payment for use
of online banking for Bacs payment to Cllr Sylvester for volunteer group expenses pound50000
2315 Clerks salary and expenses pound37759 2316 HMRC PAYE pound21980 2314 CAS Ltd - Parish Insurance pound81053 Total Cheques paid pound183059 Balance in Community Account May 2020 pound4315159 Bank reconciliation for April Bank Statement Balance as of 2042020 pound4698384 Unpresented cheques to date pound383225 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound4315159 Coronavirus Spend from Grant ring-fenced for volunteer expenses Total awarded pound100000 Payment made to Cllr R Silvester pound50000 Balance pound50000 pound10000 ring-fenced for Community Car Park
EXPERIENCED GARDENER
WITH EXCELLENT REFERENCES
AVAILABLE FOR WORK
REASONABLE HOURLY RATES
Telephone James on
01366 - 328895
Page 16
intention of turning them into photobooks for the kids to keep So all in all I shall be OK with lockdown until Christmas Then of course all the colour slides from the 60s and 70s need sorting out scanning and turning into books
Since we have lived here I have gone to Morrisons supermarket in January and February They sell the most amazing perennial plants which I take home and ldquobring onrdquo ready to plant in the Spring This year I bought Armeria Knautia Erysimum Linaria Coreopsis Campanula Cymbalaria Cistus Lychnis Hesperis and some Berberis and Viburnum They were all really inexpensive and we are already enjoying a profusion of colour Online sources have provided dry root plants such as Dahlia Dicentra Red Hot Poker and Echinacia and lots of climbers to cover all my new trellis work I have spent day after day in the garden for the last seven weeks and it is amazing how friendly the birds have become Of course the robin sits on my spade or wheelbarrow but I now have pigeons collared doves magpies and blackbirds all in amongst my feet The blackbirds spend all day digging in my newly worked tilth of soil digging a big hole in their search for worms and scattering the soil all over the patio All this while I am working four feet away planting all my new heathers etc for them to dig up The blackbirds ndash mother father and more recently half a dozen offspring ndash all work diligently chucking soil about and grinning at me I am sure that if they had two fingers gestures would be
made The big birds fight for the birdbath So far the female pigeon is winning ndash she just sits in it for long periods of time and the others fly around more and more irritable because they want a drink or a bath
Happily we have no Bluebells or (after an initial skirmish with some infested top soil) Bindweed However my beautiful new lawn has become infested with coarse grasses mostly couch and the current an is to replace it in the autumn Bluebells are easier to get rid of
Unless anything dramatic happens next months article will deal with how much all the plants have grown Also I may be able to tell you what I have found in the garage during the clear out
A bachelor uses the same pub every night On most evenings a beautiful girl would come in and drink alone After a week he made his move but despite his best efforts he could make no progress with her She would not even accept a drink Eventually he asked her ldquoWhy wont you come home with merdquo The girl replied ldquoWell this may seem odd in this day and age but I am saving myself and keeping pure until I meet the man I loverdquo ldquoWowrdquo said the bachelor ldquoThat must be rather difficultrdquo ldquoOh I dont mind too muchrdquo she replied ldquoBut my husband is quite upsetrdquo
A man was walking along a beach in California when he discovered an old brass lamp He rubbed it and an irascible genie appeared ldquoThis is the fourth time this month and I am fed up granting wishes so you can only have one wishrdquo The man replied ldquoWell I have always wanted to go to Hawaii but I am scared of flying and I get very seasick Could you build me a bridge so I can drive thererdquo The genie is not impressed ldquoThe wishes you people come up with This idea is ridiculous How would the supports reach the bottom of the Pacific How much concrete How much steel No think of another wishrdquo ldquoOKrdquo says the man ldquoHerersquos another wish I have been married and divorced four times My wives always said that I am uncaring and insensitive So my wish is that I could understand women know how they feel inside and what they are thinking when they give me
WHAT DID THE DOCTOR THINK THIS MONTH
Well we are still here not having left the house and garden for seven weeks We are mightily blessed to have the garden and for most of the time stunning weather so life has been OK At the beginning of the lock down which for us could last for months as we are categorised as old and frail I said to Deannie that I would need several projects to keep me sane On good days I would work on the garden much of which still required rescuing from the rock hard clay which formed the potential flower beds On cold days I would sort out my study having tipped everything into the room and the cupboards when we moved life in the room had not moved on and a serious sort out was required Talking of a serious sort out leads me to the third project - the garage We have a large double garage and before we moved we racked it all out with four 20ft rows of four tiers high racking and when we moved everything got stashed higgledy-piggledy into the garage much to the amusement and derision of all our friends and relatives Little has changed and I have been receiving a lot of ldquostickrdquo from anyone who dares to express an opinion Management has been extremely tolerant probably because she is totally overwhelmed whenever she attempts to enter the garage and cannot get beyond the door I have told her that all she needs to do is tie a rope to the door and the other to her waist thus ensuring that she will always escape ndash this works well for me but she does not seem impressed by the idea The fourth project concerns sorting out photos many of which go back to the early 1930s (some into the 1800s) with the
Page 17
the silent treatment know what they are crying and what they really want when they say lsquonothingrsquo Above all I want to be able to make them truly happyrdquo
The genie thinks for a while and then asks ldquoHow many lanes should the bridge have two or fourrdquo
Best wishes to you all Ian Nisbet
DOWN MEMORY LANE Why General Practice
Dr Ian Nisbet I have wanted to be a GP since the age of four In the 1940s when my two uncles were single-handed dispensing GPs in Halifax and Stainland in Yorkshire I was fascinated by the smell of Vitamin B in the dispensary the consulting rooms in the house and the conversations over the meal table which demonstrated the two doctors profound devotion to their patients Their wives were the sole receptionists and only they would answer the telephone which was mounted on the wall at eye level The box was mahogany and the fittings were all brass There was a crank handle to contact the operator The brass mouthpiece was permanently fixed to the box and the brass earpiece was removed from the box to take the call My aunts would put out my uncles clothes every day matching the shirts suits cufflinks and shoes to save the doctor being troubled by mundane matters Assisted by the maid the cleaner and the gardener (the chauffeur had been dismissed when the NHS started in 1948 and the doctors incomes although lower became regular The remaining staff gradually disappeared over the next few years) the wives would run their enormous houses with military precision The houses which were quite similar had long tiled corridors ideal for pushing my Dinky lorries and buses around and I must have travelled miles on my knees the aunts were horrified by how black my knees became The two GPs would take me out on their visits around the towns and the Yorkshire Moors They had Rover cars which improved as new models became available leading up to the Rover 90 100 and 110 great luxury I was always made most welcome by the patients who plied me with
lemonade and cakes a great treat when many groceries were still on ration and fired me up with enthusiasm to be a GP Only later did I learn of the enormous stress the doctors were under with a 247 commitment to their patients and many night visits of which I as a child was unaware Many treatments were as yet uninvented sulphonamides were quite new and Penicillin was in its infancy The uncles would often have to watch patients die with nothing except compassion to offer them Crisis and Lysis were still very much in vogue Uncle David used to have a couple of ldquocoping strategiesrdquo In Winter when he could cope no longer with the stress he would drive to Scotch Corner on the A1 and sit there for an hour or two In the Summer he would drive to the seaside hire a small motor boat and drive it out to sea until he ran out of petrol Then he would sit there and wait to be rescued I could never understand the boat scenario at the time but I was often reminded of it after I had moved to Feltwell and frequently became overwhelmed by the day and night workload I only have one unhappy memory of those times One of the aunts laid the table with thin round cork mats to protect the surface My enquiring mind made me wonder whether or not the mat could be folded in two Of course I tried it and it broke My father who was of a Victorian disposition with regard to my upbringing was singularly displeased and I remember the episode well The single-minded ambition to be a GP made all my school decisions about which subjects to take very easy I went to Birkenhead School something of an academic pressure cooker with seven day a week commitments and went to The London Hospital to study Medicine starting a couple of months before my 18th birthday I qualified when I was just over 22 years old and started my ldquoHouse jobsrdquo at The London Hospital (Orthopaedics) followed by General Medicine and a senior house officer position in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the old Redhill General Hospital The house jobs were extremely hard work Basically at Redhill I was on call 24 hours a day seven days a week with only half a day off each month all for
pound78 per month It was absolutely exhausting and I felt nauseous with tiredness a lot of the time I had my own room on the ward with a bed in it I remember being grateful if I managed to have more than an hours uninterrupted sleep The experience gained was phenomenal Todays young hospital doctors with their 48 hours per week in shifts must have great problems gaining the sort of experience which has stood me in such good stead Abiding memories from those days involve glass syringes There were no disposable plastic syringes The glass plunger was ground to make it rough so that it would have friction with the barrel of the syringe We would put some vaseline on it to make it watertight Often while pulling on the barrel to extract the blood from a vein the whole thing would go loose the plunger would fall out of the barrel and the floor would be covered in blood Angry patient and embarrassed doctor I have previously written about boiling patients urine as part of the testing procedure ndash warm it gently over the Bunsen burner go too far and an air bubble will form in the test tube explode and blow the entire contents of the test tube over the bench I have vivid memories from my Gynaecology job A middle-aged Canadian lady ended up on my ward She had uterine fibroids and had been bleeding profusely before collapsing She was admitted with a Haemoglobin of about 20 (it should be at least 85) and was in imminent danger of death Normally we would transfuse her with blood get her stable and perform an hysterectomy The problem was ndash she was a Jehovahs Witness and refused point blank to have a transfusion I told her she would almost certainly die without treatment and she said ldquoOK if that is Gods willrdquo I rang her husband in Canada and he said the same Thoroughly rattled I rang the Medical Protection Society who told me that I should leave her alone having asked her to sign a disclaimer form She signed and I waited for her to die However the bleeding stopped her Haemoglobin started to rise and against all the odds she survived We must draw our own conclusions I bought a house in Copthorne and started in general practice in Pound Hill Crawley when I was just over 24 years old [End]
Swaffham Norfolk PE37 8HT
LOCAL BUS SERVICES There are more buses than those listed - check with the driver visit wwwcoachservicesltdcom wwwtravelineinfo or contact the following-
Coach Services 01842 821509 Travel Line 08712 002233
-------------------------------------------------------------------------Due to the COVID-19 pandemic starting on March 30th until further notice Coach Services will only be operating Monday to Friday
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NORTHWOLDWHITTINGTON - THETFORD (Coach Services - CS40)
NO RETURN SERVICE AVAILABLE DURING COVID-19 REDUCED SERVICE PERIOD
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THETFORD - NORTHWOLD WHITTINGTON ndash KINGrsquoS LYNN (Coach Services - CS40)
MONDAY ndash FRIDAY ONLY DURING COVID-19 REDUCED SERVICE PERIOD
Northwold Pick up point Tile CentreMethodist Chapel 1011 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Whittington Pick up point Norman Drive (A134) 1015 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Arrives Kingrsquos Lynn bus station Stand H 1055 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Departs Kingrsquos Lynn bus station Stand H 1330 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Whittington Drop Off point Norman Drive (A134) 1405 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Northwold Drop Off point Tile CentreMethodist Chapel 1409 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Brandon Drop Off point High St adj ALDI 1442 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Arrives Thetford Bus Interchange Stand D 1510 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
NO RETURN FROM THETFORD DURING COVID-19 REDUCED SERVICE PERIOD
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE NOTE New legislation came into force in January 2020 regarding bus services mostly for market day services regarding PSV Accessibility Regulations (disabled access) THIS HAS RESULTED IN THE FOLLOWING SERVICE CANCELLATIONS-
There is NO extra bus lsquoNo 12rsquo on Tuesdays mdash Kingrsquos Lynn Market Day
EAGLES COACHES ldquoDOWNHAM MARKET DAYrdquo SERVICE HAS ALSO BEEN CANCELLED
FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION PLEASE RING COACH SERVICES OR CHECK WEBSITE
Page 18
Saturday 13th June 2020
CANCELLED
Its with great sadness that the Norman PTFA Officers have had to take the decision to cancel this years
Carnival due to the current health situation Our main priority is everyones wellbeing so please stay safe and
well and our fantastic village Carnival will be back with a bang in 2021
The Norman PTFA
WASTE BIN and RECYCLING COLLECTION DATES
Due to COVID-19 there have been changes to bin collections Were unable to collect food waste Please
continue to place any food waste into your black bin which well collect as normal
You can view your scheduled bin collections below
The collection dates for all of the bins
that you have at your home reflect any
collections that are affected by bank
holidays
Please note that collection day
information will only be shown for the
brown bin service if you have paid for
the service
Thursday 11 June 2020 GREEN
Friday 12 June 2020 BROWN
Thursday 18 June 2020 BLACK
Thursday 25 June 2020 GREEN
Friday 26 June 2020 BROWN
Thursday 2 July 2020 BLACK
Your black and green bin collection is
normally THURSDAY
Your brown bin collection is
normally FRIDAY
ldquoI now get out for many more walks now that restrictions are lifted
I like to exercise my owner by
getting them to clean up after merdquo
Please look out for the strategically placed red bins around the village to dispose of your dog waste
Page 19
Page 20
REPORT FROM MONDAY 4TH TO FRIDAY 29TH MAY 2020 Covid 19 actions update
Rent from SSC ndash it was agreed (6
replied to the email) to suspend
the rent due from the Sports and
Social Club during the shutdown
Other Business
Water coming off the A134 into
Methwold Road ndash drains blocked -
Highways have this scheduled for
repair ndash should be completed by
the end of May
Two pull in places off the A134
into Church Lane by Bull Dog
Barnes ndash pot holes need filling ndash
Highways have this scheduled for
repair - should be completed by
the end of May
London bridge ndash update for Cllr
Macmullen - no further progress
with this as it is unlikely
gatherings will be allowed in the
event of a royal death at this time
Neighbourhood Watch ndash update
from Cllr Macmullen ndash this is
limited as two of the Watch
keepers are self-isolating but
keeping in touch with their
residents by phone or Whatrsquos App
or email I am in touch with a lot
of elderly residents by phone
Cllr Anderson filled in the holes
on the Sports Field with topsoil
donated by a resident
Application sent to HM Land
Registry to confirm who owns
the land behind Normandy
Close
Application sent to the bank to
set up internet banking
Cllr Anderson refurbished the
notice board in Hovells Lane
and removed the notice board
opposite the tile centre for the
same treatment
Planning Updates in Brief
2000334F 7 West End Barns
West End Northwold dated 4th
March 2020 REMOVAL OR
VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 1
AND 5 OF PLANNING
PERMISSION 192155F
Variation or removal of conditions
256 and 8 of planning
permission101380EXF (Extension
of time for the implementation of a
planning permission reference
0702109F) Construction of
dwelling and garage at 7 West End
Barns West end Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask if this notice has been
put out to local residents that could
be affected by this change and have
they had a chance to respond There
was no response from planning
Planning approved 22nd May 2020
2000269F SHOP Bulldog Barns 14
Thetford Road Northwold Norfolk
IP26 5LS dated 1st May 2020
Existing cafe on site to return to retail
space erection of temporary building
(occasional guest sleeping
accommodation no kitchenbathroom)
and erection of 2 x new summer
houseretail space
No objections
1801121NMA_1 4 Pinfold Lane
Northwold dated 11th May 2020
Non material amendment to planning
consent 1801121f Proposed side
extension front reception lobbyhall
and attached double garage in 575101
297109 a Conservation Area
3PL20200422F Fen Farm
Oxborough Road Stoke Ferry
PE33 9QH dated 27th April 2020
New wooden log cabin with jetty on
Land Adjacent the River Wissey
Would be used as a rest room shelter
when tending to the adjacent pumping
station(retrospective)
Parish Council object to this
application and letter has been sent to
Breckland Planning Department
DIDLINGTON NURSERIES
Why not visit our walled-in garden Nursery
For all your ornamental amp fruit trees
shrubs perennials and bedding plants
Also compost bark and a large selection of
ornamental pots
Tel (01842) 878288
Est 1962
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
MAY 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings
due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
All decisions made by email will be put on the agenda and minuted when public meetings are allowed
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
Page 21
Taylors Solid Fuels Ltd Family run since 1946
Regular fortnightly Solid Fuel deliveries in your area
Competitive prices and a full range of products
ldquoDonrsquot Shiver We Deliverrdquo
Quality top soils and aggregates Bulk bags and Tipper loads from 1 - 20 tonnes
Tel 01842890568 or see us on wwwtaylorssolidfuelscouk
Northwold Payments Agreed May 2020 AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The following payments were authorised wc 4th May by email The cheques were signed by Cllrs C Anderson and RCrisp Balance for April 2020 pound2402206 Minus the following direct debits Havenpower pound11377 Havenpower pound485 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound14272 Plus the following receipts Norfolk Community Foundation Covid 19 grant pound100000 Precept pound2010284 Total Income pound2110284 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound4498218 Cheques Description Total 2312 Cancelled cheque to Viking Stationary -pound7733 2314 Weeting Parish Council - Payment for use of
online banking for Bacs payment to Cllr Silvester for volunteer group expenses pound50000
2315 Clerks salary and expenses pound37759 2316 HMRC PAYE pound21980 2314 CAS Ltd - Parish Insurance pound81053 Total Cheques paid pound183059 Balance in Community Account May 2020 pound4315159 Bank Statement Balance as of 2042020 pound4698384 Unpresented cheques to date pound383225 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound4315159 Coronavirus Spend from Grant ring-fenced for volunteer expenses Total awarded pound100000 Payment made to Cllr R Silvester pound50000 Balance pound50000
decided I did not have covid-19
Then one afternoon I started feeling
strange I happened to be on a zoom
meeting with David Nabarro who
said anyone who felt unwell should
isolate instantly on the spot I went
home early and then the journey
began
In the first days at home I wasnrsquot
sure I had covid-19 Then I damaged
my hands with bleach It had no
smell I assumed it was old and
inactivemdashbut it was just I could not
smell the chlorine The heaviness
and malaise became worse I had a
tightness in the chest and realised it
could be nothing else I was
mortified that I might have infected
the staff I had worked with for over
20 years I imagined their vulnerable
relatives dying and never forgiving
myself My mind was a mess My
condition deteriorated One
afternoon I suddenly developed a
tachycardia tightness in the chest
and felt so unwell I thought I was
dying My mind became foggy I
tried to google fulminating
myocarditis but couldnrsquot navigate
the screen properly There was
nothing to do I thought if this is it
so be it
A few hours later I woke up alive
and the tightness replaced by
extreme fatigue Every day day after
day Sometimes I felt better and
became optimistic after all the
paralytic state had not recurred but
then the next day I felt as though
someone had hit me around the head
with a cricket bat Staff at work
criticised me for not being clear
ldquomake up your mind Are you
getting better or notrdquo I guess they
were frightened too but I really
could not understand what was
happening
The illness went on and on The
symptoms changed it was like an
advent calendar every day there was
a surprise something new A muggy
head acutely painful calf upset
stomach tinnitus pins and needles
aching all over breathlessness
dizziness arthritis in my hands
weird sensation in the skin with
synthetic materials Gentle exercise or
walking made me worsemdashI would
feel absolutely dreadful the next day I
started talking to others I found a
marathon runner who had tried 8 km
in her second week which caused her
to collapse with rigors and sleep for
24 hours I spoke to others
experiencing weird symptoms which
were often discounted by those around
them as anxiety making them doubt
themselves
The internet described recovery times
of about two weeks for people that
had not been hospitalised I had not
had severe disease yet here I was after
four weeks still unwell My doctor
neighbour and GP were concerned I
consulted with friends who were
consultants in infectious diseases by
email and they wondered if I had more
lung involvement than I had
estimated My tenant had friends who
were still ill at four weeks and this
helped a lot
The least helpful comments were from
people who explained to me that I had
post viral fatigue I knew this was
wrong There was a pattern in that
period from two weeks to six weeks
feeling absolutely dreadful during the
day sleep heavily waking with the
bed drenched in sweat getting up with
a blinding headache receding during
the day turning me into a battered
ragdoll in the evening
I joined a Facebook page (Covid-19
Support Group (have ithad it)) full of
people with these stories some from
the UK some from the US People
suffering from the disease but not
believing their symptoms were real
their families thinking the symptoms
were anxiety employers telling people
they had to return to work as the two
weeks for the illness was up And the
posts reflect this ldquoI thought I was
going crazy for not getting better in
their time framerdquo ldquothe doctor said
there is zero reason to believe it lasts
this longrdquo And too people report that
their families do not believe their ever
changing symptoms that it is
psychological it is the stress
Over the weeks I have been touched
COPING WITH COVID-19 A PERSONAL STORY Paul Garner
Page 22
Hope you can join in being thankful
we have no coronavirus in Northwold
Paul is son of Northwold girl at
school with Basil and we have been
friends ever since
Mother Sylvia died some years ago
but David Paulrsquos Dad is still alive
living in Liverpool
Keep safe
Very best wishes Pam Eyles
Paul Garner ldquoFor 7 weeks I have
been through a roller coaster of ill
health extreme emotions and utter
exhaustionrdquo
May 5 2020
Paul Garner professor of infectious
diseases at Liverpool School of
Tropical Medicine discusses his
experience of having covid-19
In mid-March I developed covid-19
For almost seven weeks I have been
through a roller coaster of ill health
extreme emotions and utter
exhaustion Although not hospitalised
it has been frightening and long The
illness ebbs and flows but never goes
away Health professionals
employers partners and people with
the disease need to know that this
illness can last for weeks and the long
tail is not some ldquopost-viral fatigue
syndromerdquomdashit is the disease People
who have a more protracted illness
need help to understand and cope with
the constantly shifting bizarre
symptoms and their unpredictable
course
Early March seems so far away I
watched Boris introduce social
distancing and then shake hands on
national television I talked with
epidemiological colleagues about the
established effects of austerity
increasing mortality in the poor and
how lockdown would worsen this I
advised my 97 year old father to
isolate I said to myself that years of
running and military fitness would
protect me from harm I discounted a
runny nose carefully checked my
temperature every day and examined
the CDCWHO comparison table and
by the people that have quietly
stepped in to help me cope
appropriate unobtrusive timely
Family friends colleagues and
neighbours Our local yoga studiorsquos
motto is ldquoa community building
strength in mind body and heartrdquo
This love and support of gives us a
direction for our future And today the
disease has lifted For the first time I
do not feel awful
The aim of this piece is to get this
message out for some people the
illness goes on for a few weeks
Symptoms come and go are strange
and frightening The exhaustion is
severe real and part of the illness
And we all need support and love
from the community around us
Paul Garner is Professor at the
Liverpool School of Tropical
Medicine He is Director of the Centre
for Evidence Synthesis in Global
Health and Co-ordinating Editor of
the Cochrane Infectious Diseases
Group
Twitter PaulGarnerWoof
Page 23
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MADE IN NORFOLK
FREE DELIVERY
SUPPLIED FROZEN
MINIMUM SPEND pound20
Remember how pork used to taste when you still had proper crackling Fancy some handmade sausages with more meat than filling Love thick cut bacon with the rind on that has been dry cured All delivered to your door
Call Rob Simonds on 07940800275 to arrange a delivery
Traditional amp Gluten Free 85 meat sausages
pound12 for 3 packs of 8 sausages
Dry Cure Smoked amp Unsmoked Bacon
pound6 a pack ndash approx 500g
Rolled Shoulder of Pork
pound10 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Pack of 2 pork chops
pound5
Smoked Gammon Joints
pound12 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Native Breed Lamb Boxes available in season Dexter Beef Boxes available upon request
(Taken from Facebook post Editor)
Page 24
TEL 01842 828129
MOB 07791 204492
Local Domestic Oil Boiler Servicing Servicing Standard amp CombiCondenser Boilers
Annual Service with Tank Inspection amp Boiler Commissioning
Breakdowns Maintenance amp Repairs WESTNORFOLKBOILERSERVICESCOUK
We enter modern times with the reigns
of William IV and Queen Victoria and
their successors to the
present day
Next after Thomas Waddington as
Rector was Charles Manners Richard
Norman born in 1799 Through his
mother Lady Elizabeth Norman (neacutee
Manners) who married Richard
Norman of Leatherhead he was a
grand-son of the 4th Duke of Rutland
and nephew of the 5th Duke and a
great grandson of the 4th Duke of
Beaufort His motherrsquos brothers were
the 5th Duke of Rutland and two
generals He received the benefice of
Northwold worth pound740 a year (just
under pound42000 a year nowadays) from
the Bishop of Ely in 1833 The tithes
were commuted to a fixed rent charge
of pound896 (approximately pound47500
today) a few years later In 1845 St
Andrewrsquos Northwold was described as
a ldquolarge handsome fabricrdquo with a
ldquolofty tower (built in 1473) containing
six bells and a good clockrdquo The parish
at that time had 1140 inhabitants The
size of the population has not changed
to any great extent since then
Charles Norman was a bachelor for
the first eight years of his time in
Northwold Then he met and at the
age of 41 married a spinster of 38
called Caroline Amelia Angerstein
whose father John was the owner of a
huge estate round Weeting Hall If
Charles brought aristocratic
connections what did Caroline bring
to the marriage She was a grand-
daughter of John Julius Angerstein
(1735-1823) who came to England in
1750 from St Petersburg where his
German family had been settled He
was a Lloyds under-writer by the
time he was 21 and went on to
become one of the wealthiest men in
England When he died the British
government bought his fabulous art
collection in 1824 for pound58000 (at a
conservative estimate about pound3
million today) and used it as the
nucleus of its new National Gallery
Connoisseurs of early Hollywood
movies may remember the film
Lloyds of London made in 1936
Guy Standing played the pivotal part
of John Julius Angerstein in what
was then a star-studded cast
including C Aubrey Smith
Madeleine Carroll George Sanders
and Tyrone Power
It was John Julius Angerstein who
bought Weeting Hall and established
the family there for more than a
century until Carolinersquos brother
William sold it in 1897 The Rev
Charles Norman died in 1873 in his
74th year Caroline herself died aged
77 in 1879 She lived for a while as a
widow in Brandon Hall which was
also owned by the Angersteins and
did charitable works in Brandon as
well as in Northwold where the
school and the almshouses bear the
family name of Norman
Whittington owes to her the
foundation of its separate church
later the centre of its own
ecclesiastical parish
Charles Norman was Rector for 40
years Charles and Caroline Norman
have their tomb just inside the south
entrance of the churchyard near the
lych gate
During Charles Normanrsquos time ndash in
1852 ndash the church was re-seated a fact
recorded in an inscription on the wall
inside the tower When St Andrewrsquos
underwent other restoration work in
the eighteen fifties and sixties the
restorers appears to have shown more
respect for the character of this ancient
church than many of their
contemporaries showed to churches
elsewhere in England A drainpipe to
the west of the porch bears the date
1857 Inside the church another sign
of those times is the organ erected in
1868 out of funds ldquofrom the Church
Estaterdquo This organ bears a modern
plaque recording the fact that for 42
years of the 20th century Arthur
Barber a local farmer was voluntary
organist The font in front of the tower
dates from 1882 Its elaborately
carved cover suspended from the
Modern Times ndash From Charles
Norman Onwards roof by a chain and
capable of being raised and lowered
was added in 1887
National as opposed to family history
is reflected in the memorial tablet to
Lieutenant William Carter of the 5th
Fusiliers who died in the siege of
Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny of
1857 He was 32 Tombstones and
wall tablets bear witness to the close
attachment of the Carter family to this
church in the 18th and 19th centuries
Victorian Rectors after Charles
Norman were Richard Snowdon Smith
(1873) William Cowper Johnson
(1889) and Claud Cecil Thornton
(1892) who is commemorated in the
fine and sturdy lych gate
FROM HISTORY NOTES ON NORTHWOLD CHURCH Courtesy of Pam Eyles
Page 25
March 2020 1st Prize pound20 No62 Barry Langley 2nd Prize pound15 No15 June Jones 3rd Prize pound10 No11 David Lavender
April 2020 1st Prize pound20 No 3 Harry Cater 2nd Prize pound15 No 14 Annette Storey 3rd Prize pound10 No 99 David Gricks
May 2020 1st Prize pound25 No 19 Brian Waters 2nd Prize pound15 No 30 Mark Hampton 3rd Prize pound10 No 71 David Kimber
Roger Preston
100 CLUB DRAW
Do not leave home if you or someone you live
with has any of the following
a high temperature
a new continuous cough
a loss of or change to your sense of smell or taste
Check the NHS website if you have symptoms
Page 26
Downham Market
PC Aaron Jones mdash Spellowfields Clenchwarton Wapole Walton St
Lawrence Mershe Lande and Wiggenhall
Email SNTTerringtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Ryan Williams mdash West Winch Watlington Airfield
Wimbotsham and Fincham and Wissey
Email SNTWatlingtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Tracey James and PC Dave Funnell mdash Downham Market
Emneth and Outwell Upwell and Delph Hilgay with Denver Denton
Email SNTDownhamMarketnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
Message from your Engagement Officer
I am PC Lee Anderton and I work as the Engagement Officer for West Norfolk My responsibilities include working alongside and promoting the Special Constabulary Police Support Volunteers Neighbourhood Watch and Community Speedwatch If you are interested in volunteering for any of these roles please e-mail me at LeeAndertonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
4 weeks into the lockdown due to COVID-19 (Apr 20) and largely from a policing prospective the majority of people are playing by the rules The Constabulary is continuing to work with those people who breach the rules by way of engaging and explaining we will use tickets or report to court anyone who continuously break rules after being warned It is pleasing to say for the majority this approach is working
During this time the Constabulary is continuing to delivery day to day policing and officers are still responding to calls as they come in We are still encouraging everyone to use the same methods of contacting us 999 for an emergency ie a crime in progress 101 or via our website contact us to report a crime that has happened Officers are practising social distancing at all police premises but sometimes due to the nature of our work we will have to work close to together for example arresting a violent offender
During this period of time we are concerned that Domestic Violence could increase and we would like to reassure people that we are still here and will help so please if you are aware of anyone who is living in fear of domestic violence get in touch with us I would also like to remind people that although we are spending most of our time at home please donrsquot stop carrying out the 9pm Routine as the simple steps in the routine will help prevent you from becoming a victim of crime Unfortunately we have also seen an increase in scams and especially COVID- 19 scams and I would encourage everyone to register with Norfolk County Council Trading Standards at the following link httpswwwnorfolkgovukbusinesstrading-standardsscamsconsumer-alerts to get a weekly update with the latest scams Finally if there are any questions or anything I can assist you with please do not hesitate to get in touch and I look forward to the time when we can all start to meet face to face again until then stay save StayHomeSaveLives ProtectTheNHS
Page 27
Family Property Criminal Commercial Employment Personal Injury Wills amp Probate
METCALFE COPEMAN amp PETTEFAR LLP
SOLICITORS
wwwmcp-lawcouk
01842 756100
Cage Lane Thetford
Convenient town centre Location
Home visits may be available
MAY 20 UPDATE
Ray Gribble
Antique Restoration amp Traditional Upholstery
All aspects of antique furniture restoration including French polishing cabinet repairs and traditional upholstery
-------------------------------------------
Traditional Upholstered Furniture
Footstools Sofas Chairs made to commission
-------------------------------------------
Picture Framing amp Mirrors
An extensive range of mouldings inc hand painted and gilded finishes
Antique and Reproduction Prints for sale
Vine House Church Road Wereham Kingrsquos Lynn
01366-500387
wwwraygribblecouk
I thought you might be interested in this small article on the origin of the name lsquoVentura Closersquoit would be interesting to
consider the stories behind other local street names As your Borough Councillor I am
available to help with any Borough
related problems (inc Freebridge
Issues) and am available on my home
tel no 01366 727037 or by email
cllrtomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
Tomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
With kind regards Councillor Tom Ryves Methwold Ward KLWNBC Home 01366 727037
lsquoVentura Closersquo A legacy from RAF Methwold
It is common practice for new streets built near the sites of old RAF stations to reflect this heritage in their namehellipso in Methwold we have Ventura Close and of course Trent VC Close
The Ventura
The Ventura was developed from the Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar transport as a replacement for the Lockheed Hudson bombers then in service with the Royal Air Force Used in daylight attacks against occupied Europe they proved to have weaknesses and were removed from bomber duty and some used for
patrols by Coastal Command The Ventura was available to the RAF as an off the peg solution to the problems of building an effective bomber force quickly and the first orders were placed in 1940 At the time the larger 4-engined bombers associated with the Strategic bombing offensive were still on the drawing board
Service with the RAF
The RAF ordered 188 Venturas in February 1940 which were delivered from mid-1942 Venturas were initially used for daylight raids and were crewed by Australian and New Zealand airmen who flew from Methwold like some other early RAF bombers they proved too vulnerable without fighter escort Venturas were replaced by the faster de Havilland Mosquito The Venturas were transferred to patrol duties with Coastal Command as the Mosquito replaced them in bomber squadrons
The Ventura at Methwold
In Methwold there were two squadrons equipped with the Ventura mdash No 464 Squadron RAAF (1942) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II and No 487 Squadron RNZAF(1942ndash1943) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II
Operations
The Ventura flew its first operational mission for the RAF on 3 November 1942 when three Venturas of 21 Squadron attacked railway targets near Hengelo in the Netherlands On 6 December 1942 47 Venturas from
DIDLINGTON HALL SALE PARTICULARS
Thanks for the fantastic response last year to my appeal to purchase the old sales catalogues for Didlington Hall which resulted in my obtaining two catalogues one for a sale I was completely unaware of I am still very interested in obtaining a number of the sale catalogues Also just to satisfy my interest and curiosity does anybody have or know what happened to anything and I mean anything even just building materials that came from the demolition sales of the 1950s
Please contact Andrew 01440 788198 email andrewtate738gmailcom
Page 28
UPDATE FROM OUR LOCAL BOROUGH COUNCILLOR
21 464 (RAAF) and 487 (RNZAF) squadrons participated in Operation Oyster the large daylight 2 Group raid against the Philips radio and vacuum tube factories at Eindhoven Also committed to the raid were 36 Bostons and 10 de Havilland Mosquitos[16] Carrying incendiaries they were placed in the third wave of aircraft and suffered the highest rate of loss Nine of the 47 Venturas were shot down and many others were damaged by flak or bird strikes The force also lost four Bostons and one Mosquito
Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC Six months later on 3 May 1943 Venturas of 487 Squadron RNZAF were sent on Operation Ramrod 16 an attack on a power station in Amsterdam The squadron was told
that the target was of such importance to Dutch morale that the attack was to be continued regardless of opposition Significant problems developed with rendezvousing with the escorting fighters with the end result being that all 10 Venturas that crossed the coast were lost to German fighters Squadron Leader Leonard Trent (later the last of the Great Escapers) won the Victoria Cross for his leadership in this raid
The citation for Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC reads as follows
ldquoThe KING has been graciously pleased to confer the VICTORIA CROSS on the under-mentioned officer in recognition of most
SANDRArsquoS STAMP amp CRAFT STUDIO GROUP
My regular monthly craft sessions
in Northwold Village Hall are
Third Monday monthly 7 - 9pm
(not held in December) and cost
from 1st October 2019 will be pound12
which includes all materials to
create 8 beautiful handmade cards
Tea amp Coffee included
Sandra Roberts
07806 616704
conspicuous braverymdash
Squadron Leader Leonard Henry TRENT DFC (NZ2481) Royal New Zealand Air Force No 487 (RNZAF) Squadron
On the 3rd May 1943 Squadron Leader Trent was detailed to lead a formation of Ventura aircraft in a daylight attack on the power station at Amsterdam
This operation was intended to encourage the Dutch workmen in their resistance to enemy pressure The target was known to be heavily defended The importance of bombing it regardless of enemy fighters or anti-aircraft fire was strongly impressed on-the air crews taking part in the operation
Before taking off Squadron Leader Trent told the deputy leader that he was going over the target whatever lsquohappened
All went well until the Venturas and their fighter escort were nearing the Dutch coast Then one bomber was hit and had to turn back Suddenly large numbers of enemy fighters appeared Our escorting fighters were hotly engaged and lost touch with the bombing force The Venturas closed up for mutual protection and commenced their run up to the target Unfortunately the fighters detailed to support them over the target had reached the area too early and had been recalled
Soon the bombers were attacked They were at the mercy of 15 to 20 Messerschmitts which dived on them
incessantly Within four minutes six Venturas were destroyed Squadron Leader Trent continued on his course with the 3 remaining aircraft
In a short time 2 more Venturas went down in flames Heedless of the murderous attacks and of the heavy anti-aircraft fire which was now encountered Squadron Leader Trent completed an accurate bombing run and even shot down a Messerschmitt at point-blank range Dropping his bombs in the target area he turned away
The aircraft following him was shot down on reaching the target Immediately afterwards his own aircraft was hit went into a spin and broke up Squadron Leader Trent and his navigator were thrown clear and became prisoners of war The other two members of the crew
perished
On this his 24th sortie Squadron Leader Trent showed outstanding leadership Such was the trust placed in this gallant officer that the other pilots followed him unwaveringly His cool unflinching courage and devotion to duty in the face of overwhelming odds rank with the finest examples of these virtuesrdquo
Page 29
If you would like to write an article
or have ideas to include in future
columns we would love to hear from
you Please email your submissions
to editornorthwoldnet
487 Sqn RNZAF Lockheed Ventura
Page 30
NORTHWOLD BOWLS CLUB
The 2020 bowls season was due to
commence in April but is now
suspended due to the COVID-19
pandemic
Our Annual General Meeting was
due to take place on Thursday 26th
March and would have been held
in the Sports amp Social club
We are always wishing to welcome
new members so if you would like
to know more about the club then
for more information you can
contact Roger Preston (01366
727694) or Hod Everett (01760
336494)
(Anybody new to bowls would be
offered some coaching at the start
of the season mdash whenever that
may be)
NORTHWOLD VILLAGE HALL NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The AGM of the Village Hall Trustees was due to be held on Tuesday 24th March 2020 but has now been
postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
All Northwold residents are welcome to attend and are advised that eligibility for election to the Trustees (ldquoThe Committeerdquo) is open to one representative of ANY recognised village organisation which either uses or potentially uses the Village Hall In addition two representatives of the general village population are eligible for election
Vacancies DO exist in the trustees and ldquonew bloodrdquo is particularly encouraged to provide a continuously fresh input of skills and ideas The AGM will be followed at 730PM by a committee meeting of those elected Mr M Howarth Chairman helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip The official notice above provides details of the next Annual General Meeting and we would be delighted to see some new faces prepared to play a part in managing the facility that we have however small that part may be Some questions you may have Q Who is eligible to be a trustee A Anyone resident in the Village who can represent a village organisation club or business ndash even if they are not users of the Hall Existing organisations represented include The WI Tots and Co The Parish Council The Dance Club In addition a limited number of trustees who represent ldquothe Publicrdquo may be appointed No special qualifications are required Q What is my commitment as a trustee A
Attending four to six meetings a year
Nothing financial (we have insurance) attendance at a meeting about every two months and assistance in any aspect of running the hall that you would like to provide This could be
Providing informed opinions of the Village Population to help guide the decisions made by the Trustees as a group
Managing or helping to manage (but not necessarily DOING) the maintenance or updating of the Hall
Helping with fundraising activities Q How do I get involved A Come to the AGM or contact the Chairman at any time
DOG GROOMING SERVICES
HIGH STREET LAKENHEATH
CALL 01842 862 828
THEDOGSHACKLAKENHEATH
Classified Ads
Graham Smith amp Sons
Pest amp Vermin Control for homes
farms and businesses
24hr 7-day service
Local family business
(Clover Farm Mundford)
Tel 01842 879904
Mob 07946 733188 __________________________________________
D W Aerials
TV aerials Digital TW aerials amp
Satellite dishes fitted Plus TV signal
boosters TV extension cables and
CCTV installed etc
Tel 01366 728403
Mobile 07752 587111
Page 31
Thank you very much
for all your kind donations to the foodbank and all you do to help others
If you would like to donate to your local Foodbank there is a drop off point at St Andrewrsquos Church Northwold Find out more
httpthetfordfoodbankorguk
httpwwwtrusselltrustorg
If you need the Foodbank please donrsquot
hesitate to contact someone who can
give you a foodbank voucher such as
doctors health visitors social workers
clergy citizenrsquos advice bureau and
police
Ness and Paul
foodbankdonationsnymhushcom
THE MAGPIE CENTRE WEST NORFOLK RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
Closed Until Further Notice
In line with RDA National advice and
guidelines we regret to advise that the
Magpie Centre will be closed until
further notice
As you would expect our horses will
continue to be cared for and we need
your support more than ever Please
check our Facebook page for regular
updates thank you
We have been carrying out our life-
changing activities at our Wallington
Hall location for over 30 years and
take great pride in the exceptional
standard of our instructors and
volunteers
We rely on voluntary help as well as
donations and legacies to deliver our
services
Advice for Volunteers
If you are to visit the Magpie Centre
as a volunteer dur ing the closure of
the Magpie Centre to help with horse
care and field maintenance thank you
so much
Can we please ask that on arrival and
departure you wash your hands and
regularly during your visit Please also
avoid close contact with others and
practice social distancing at all times
whilst at the centre
In the event you experience any of
the symptoms of coronavirus
including coughing fever however
minor please DO NOT VISIT THE
MAGPIE CENTRE
Please inform us immediately if you
have any symptoms or are diagnosed
with coronavirus and you have either
visited the Magpie Centre recently or
have come into contact with someone
who has
The current advice from the NHS can
be found here httpswwwnhsuk
conditionscoronavirus-covid-19
The Magpie Centre home of WNRDA
now has 90 volunteers who give up
their time on a regular basis to help
with the running of the yard pony care
and assisting with riding and carriage
driving lessons
No previous experience is required for
volunteers as all training will be
provided
If you can help with this please call the
Centre on 01553 810202
Thank you
Would you like to advertise in
Village Life
Please contact the Editor
for available sizes amp rates
editornorthwoldnet
Or Tel 01366 727072
Annual Club Memberships are now due
Adults pound5 Children pound250 Member benefits inc discounted Events tickets and Club Hire
Please contact a committee member
See our Facebook page for up-to-date info on upcoming events
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL CLUB Hovellrsquos Lane Northwold IP26 5LX
Page 32
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL
CLUB
The club is normally open for bookings for social events
birthday parties weddings christenings amp funeral wakes
The bar can also be made available
All at very reasonable rates
For information call
Tony Waring 728455
David Gricks 728174
David Lavender 727111
Due to COVID-19 pandemic the club is shut indefinitely
All events are cancelled until further notice
Stay safe everyone
Thank you to all our volunteers who keep the club running
ALL EVENTS ADVERTISED ON THIS PAGE ARE AT
RISK OF CANCELLATION DUE TO THE ON-GOING
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Page 13
discipleship The practice of spiritual
discipline makes us more sensitive to
the small gentle voice of God The
prophet Elijah did not encounter God
in the mighty wind or in the
earthquake or in the fire but in the
small voicehellip
Through a spiritual discipline we
prevent the world from filling our
lives to such an extent that there is no
place to listen A spiritual discipline
sets us free to pray or to say it better
allows the Spirit of God to pray in us
From Henri Nouwen Circles of Love
Every blessing
Rev Joan Horan Rector
Grimshoe Benefice
(inc St Andrews Northwold)
To join in a Zoom video service
please contact Christine Parker on
01842 827152 or email
grimshoebeneficeofficegmailcom
FREELANCE GROOM All stable amp yard duties undertaken
Long term short term or holiday cover
Trustworthy experienced
caring and reliable
British Grooms Association member amp
Intermediate Certificate BHS Stage 1
NVQ Horse and Yard Safety Equine
Health (Moreton Morrell College)
References available
Contact Holly on 07731395142 or
hollyweb92gmailcom
PIANO LESSONS Inspiring piano teacher with over 20
yearsrsquo teaching experience available
to visit your home Gave up years
ago Reignite your passion for
music Learn to play your favourite
song Specialist in classic jazz and
(good) pop music All abilities
welcome
Available weekdays 9am ndash 3pm
Free initial visitconsultation
Contact Josh Daniels 07540 556195
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
SUSPENSION OF MEETINGS
As a result of advice received regarding the current outbreak of coronavirus all Northwold and Whittington Parish Council meetings have been suspended until
further notice
The clerk in consultation with the chairman has been delegated powers to maintain the essential functions of the Council
Any urgent issues which require councillorsrsquo comment or agreement will be
carried out electronically and recorded
Instead of Minutes of Meetings a monthly statement of activity will be published on the Northwold amp Whittington Parish Council website
(httpsnorthwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk) and posted on the Parish Council Notice Boards
During the period of suspension residents who wish to contact the Parish
Council should email the Clerk at clerknandwpcuk
Cliff Anderson Chairman
Page 14
Vat claim put in for year ending
March 2020 pound254770
New Community Car Park in
School Lane - Cllr Anderson
contacted the owners of the
property next door to the proposed
car park regarding the visibility
splay - asking that they begin the
process of contacting their
solicitor as it will be necessary for
this restriction to be written into
the deeds of their property
Audit figures completed sent by e-
mail to the internal auditor ndash
(advice received from SLCC is
that this could be carried out via
email) These have now been
signed off by the auditor ready for
signing off by the Chairman when
we can all meet again
Planning Updates in Brief
2000334F 7 West End Barns West
End Northwold dated 4th March
2020
REMOVAL OR VARIATION OF
CONDITIONS 1 AND 5 OF
PLANNING PERMISSION
192155F
Variation or removal of conditions
256 and 8 of planning permission
101380EXF (Extension of time for
the implementation of a planning
permission reference 0702109F)
Construction of dwelling and garage at
7 West End Barns West end
Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask if this notice has been put
out to local residents that could be
affected by this change and have they
had a chance to respond
Nothing back from planning however
this may be down to the current
situation
REPORT FROM MONDAY 5TH
APRIL TO FRIDAY 1ST MAY 2020
Covid update
Norfolk Foundation Grant paid
into Parish Account and pound500 was
paid into Cllr Sylvesterrsquos account
for Volunteer expenses and needs
(Weeting Parish Council agreed
to arrange a BACS payment out of
their account upon receipt of a
cheque for pound500 being paid by
Northwold to Weeting)
Other Business
Concern was raised over possible
gatherings of more than one
family on the playing field it was
agreed not to carry out any action
and to monitor the situation for
the time being
Councillor Raynor carried out the
repairs on the old telephone box
and it is now ready for the
necessary works to be carried out
to turn it into a small library once
restrictions have been lifted
Water coming off the A134 into
Methwold Road ndash drains blocked
ndash Reported on line to Highways
Two pull in places off the A134
into Church Lane by Bull Dog
Barnes ndash pot holes need filling ndash
Reported online with Highways
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
APRIL 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
01366 328879
Page 15
Payments agreed for April invoices Northwold Payments Agreed wc AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Balance for April 2020 pound2402206 Minus the following direct debits Havenpower pound11377 Havenpower pound485 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound14272 Plus the following receipts Norfolk Community Foundation Covid 19 grant pound100000 Precept pound2010284 Total Income pound2110284 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound4498218 Cheques Description Total 2312 Cancelled cheque to viking Stationary -pound7733 2314 Weeting Parish Council - Payment for use
of online banking for Bacs payment to Cllr Sylvester for volunteer group expenses pound50000
2315 Clerks salary and expenses pound37759 2316 HMRC PAYE pound21980 2314 CAS Ltd - Parish Insurance pound81053 Total Cheques paid pound183059 Balance in Community Account May 2020 pound4315159 Bank reconciliation for April Bank Statement Balance as of 2042020 pound4698384 Unpresented cheques to date pound383225 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound4315159 Coronavirus Spend from Grant ring-fenced for volunteer expenses Total awarded pound100000 Payment made to Cllr R Silvester pound50000 Balance pound50000 pound10000 ring-fenced for Community Car Park
EXPERIENCED GARDENER
WITH EXCELLENT REFERENCES
AVAILABLE FOR WORK
REASONABLE HOURLY RATES
Telephone James on
01366 - 328895
Page 16
intention of turning them into photobooks for the kids to keep So all in all I shall be OK with lockdown until Christmas Then of course all the colour slides from the 60s and 70s need sorting out scanning and turning into books
Since we have lived here I have gone to Morrisons supermarket in January and February They sell the most amazing perennial plants which I take home and ldquobring onrdquo ready to plant in the Spring This year I bought Armeria Knautia Erysimum Linaria Coreopsis Campanula Cymbalaria Cistus Lychnis Hesperis and some Berberis and Viburnum They were all really inexpensive and we are already enjoying a profusion of colour Online sources have provided dry root plants such as Dahlia Dicentra Red Hot Poker and Echinacia and lots of climbers to cover all my new trellis work I have spent day after day in the garden for the last seven weeks and it is amazing how friendly the birds have become Of course the robin sits on my spade or wheelbarrow but I now have pigeons collared doves magpies and blackbirds all in amongst my feet The blackbirds spend all day digging in my newly worked tilth of soil digging a big hole in their search for worms and scattering the soil all over the patio All this while I am working four feet away planting all my new heathers etc for them to dig up The blackbirds ndash mother father and more recently half a dozen offspring ndash all work diligently chucking soil about and grinning at me I am sure that if they had two fingers gestures would be
made The big birds fight for the birdbath So far the female pigeon is winning ndash she just sits in it for long periods of time and the others fly around more and more irritable because they want a drink or a bath
Happily we have no Bluebells or (after an initial skirmish with some infested top soil) Bindweed However my beautiful new lawn has become infested with coarse grasses mostly couch and the current an is to replace it in the autumn Bluebells are easier to get rid of
Unless anything dramatic happens next months article will deal with how much all the plants have grown Also I may be able to tell you what I have found in the garage during the clear out
A bachelor uses the same pub every night On most evenings a beautiful girl would come in and drink alone After a week he made his move but despite his best efforts he could make no progress with her She would not even accept a drink Eventually he asked her ldquoWhy wont you come home with merdquo The girl replied ldquoWell this may seem odd in this day and age but I am saving myself and keeping pure until I meet the man I loverdquo ldquoWowrdquo said the bachelor ldquoThat must be rather difficultrdquo ldquoOh I dont mind too muchrdquo she replied ldquoBut my husband is quite upsetrdquo
A man was walking along a beach in California when he discovered an old brass lamp He rubbed it and an irascible genie appeared ldquoThis is the fourth time this month and I am fed up granting wishes so you can only have one wishrdquo The man replied ldquoWell I have always wanted to go to Hawaii but I am scared of flying and I get very seasick Could you build me a bridge so I can drive thererdquo The genie is not impressed ldquoThe wishes you people come up with This idea is ridiculous How would the supports reach the bottom of the Pacific How much concrete How much steel No think of another wishrdquo ldquoOKrdquo says the man ldquoHerersquos another wish I have been married and divorced four times My wives always said that I am uncaring and insensitive So my wish is that I could understand women know how they feel inside and what they are thinking when they give me
WHAT DID THE DOCTOR THINK THIS MONTH
Well we are still here not having left the house and garden for seven weeks We are mightily blessed to have the garden and for most of the time stunning weather so life has been OK At the beginning of the lock down which for us could last for months as we are categorised as old and frail I said to Deannie that I would need several projects to keep me sane On good days I would work on the garden much of which still required rescuing from the rock hard clay which formed the potential flower beds On cold days I would sort out my study having tipped everything into the room and the cupboards when we moved life in the room had not moved on and a serious sort out was required Talking of a serious sort out leads me to the third project - the garage We have a large double garage and before we moved we racked it all out with four 20ft rows of four tiers high racking and when we moved everything got stashed higgledy-piggledy into the garage much to the amusement and derision of all our friends and relatives Little has changed and I have been receiving a lot of ldquostickrdquo from anyone who dares to express an opinion Management has been extremely tolerant probably because she is totally overwhelmed whenever she attempts to enter the garage and cannot get beyond the door I have told her that all she needs to do is tie a rope to the door and the other to her waist thus ensuring that she will always escape ndash this works well for me but she does not seem impressed by the idea The fourth project concerns sorting out photos many of which go back to the early 1930s (some into the 1800s) with the
Page 17
the silent treatment know what they are crying and what they really want when they say lsquonothingrsquo Above all I want to be able to make them truly happyrdquo
The genie thinks for a while and then asks ldquoHow many lanes should the bridge have two or fourrdquo
Best wishes to you all Ian Nisbet
DOWN MEMORY LANE Why General Practice
Dr Ian Nisbet I have wanted to be a GP since the age of four In the 1940s when my two uncles were single-handed dispensing GPs in Halifax and Stainland in Yorkshire I was fascinated by the smell of Vitamin B in the dispensary the consulting rooms in the house and the conversations over the meal table which demonstrated the two doctors profound devotion to their patients Their wives were the sole receptionists and only they would answer the telephone which was mounted on the wall at eye level The box was mahogany and the fittings were all brass There was a crank handle to contact the operator The brass mouthpiece was permanently fixed to the box and the brass earpiece was removed from the box to take the call My aunts would put out my uncles clothes every day matching the shirts suits cufflinks and shoes to save the doctor being troubled by mundane matters Assisted by the maid the cleaner and the gardener (the chauffeur had been dismissed when the NHS started in 1948 and the doctors incomes although lower became regular The remaining staff gradually disappeared over the next few years) the wives would run their enormous houses with military precision The houses which were quite similar had long tiled corridors ideal for pushing my Dinky lorries and buses around and I must have travelled miles on my knees the aunts were horrified by how black my knees became The two GPs would take me out on their visits around the towns and the Yorkshire Moors They had Rover cars which improved as new models became available leading up to the Rover 90 100 and 110 great luxury I was always made most welcome by the patients who plied me with
lemonade and cakes a great treat when many groceries were still on ration and fired me up with enthusiasm to be a GP Only later did I learn of the enormous stress the doctors were under with a 247 commitment to their patients and many night visits of which I as a child was unaware Many treatments were as yet uninvented sulphonamides were quite new and Penicillin was in its infancy The uncles would often have to watch patients die with nothing except compassion to offer them Crisis and Lysis were still very much in vogue Uncle David used to have a couple of ldquocoping strategiesrdquo In Winter when he could cope no longer with the stress he would drive to Scotch Corner on the A1 and sit there for an hour or two In the Summer he would drive to the seaside hire a small motor boat and drive it out to sea until he ran out of petrol Then he would sit there and wait to be rescued I could never understand the boat scenario at the time but I was often reminded of it after I had moved to Feltwell and frequently became overwhelmed by the day and night workload I only have one unhappy memory of those times One of the aunts laid the table with thin round cork mats to protect the surface My enquiring mind made me wonder whether or not the mat could be folded in two Of course I tried it and it broke My father who was of a Victorian disposition with regard to my upbringing was singularly displeased and I remember the episode well The single-minded ambition to be a GP made all my school decisions about which subjects to take very easy I went to Birkenhead School something of an academic pressure cooker with seven day a week commitments and went to The London Hospital to study Medicine starting a couple of months before my 18th birthday I qualified when I was just over 22 years old and started my ldquoHouse jobsrdquo at The London Hospital (Orthopaedics) followed by General Medicine and a senior house officer position in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the old Redhill General Hospital The house jobs were extremely hard work Basically at Redhill I was on call 24 hours a day seven days a week with only half a day off each month all for
pound78 per month It was absolutely exhausting and I felt nauseous with tiredness a lot of the time I had my own room on the ward with a bed in it I remember being grateful if I managed to have more than an hours uninterrupted sleep The experience gained was phenomenal Todays young hospital doctors with their 48 hours per week in shifts must have great problems gaining the sort of experience which has stood me in such good stead Abiding memories from those days involve glass syringes There were no disposable plastic syringes The glass plunger was ground to make it rough so that it would have friction with the barrel of the syringe We would put some vaseline on it to make it watertight Often while pulling on the barrel to extract the blood from a vein the whole thing would go loose the plunger would fall out of the barrel and the floor would be covered in blood Angry patient and embarrassed doctor I have previously written about boiling patients urine as part of the testing procedure ndash warm it gently over the Bunsen burner go too far and an air bubble will form in the test tube explode and blow the entire contents of the test tube over the bench I have vivid memories from my Gynaecology job A middle-aged Canadian lady ended up on my ward She had uterine fibroids and had been bleeding profusely before collapsing She was admitted with a Haemoglobin of about 20 (it should be at least 85) and was in imminent danger of death Normally we would transfuse her with blood get her stable and perform an hysterectomy The problem was ndash she was a Jehovahs Witness and refused point blank to have a transfusion I told her she would almost certainly die without treatment and she said ldquoOK if that is Gods willrdquo I rang her husband in Canada and he said the same Thoroughly rattled I rang the Medical Protection Society who told me that I should leave her alone having asked her to sign a disclaimer form She signed and I waited for her to die However the bleeding stopped her Haemoglobin started to rise and against all the odds she survived We must draw our own conclusions I bought a house in Copthorne and started in general practice in Pound Hill Crawley when I was just over 24 years old [End]
Swaffham Norfolk PE37 8HT
LOCAL BUS SERVICES There are more buses than those listed - check with the driver visit wwwcoachservicesltdcom wwwtravelineinfo or contact the following-
Coach Services 01842 821509 Travel Line 08712 002233
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NORTHWOLDWHITTINGTON - THETFORD (Coach Services - CS40)
NO RETURN SERVICE AVAILABLE DURING COVID-19 REDUCED SERVICE PERIOD
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THETFORD - NORTHWOLD WHITTINGTON ndash KINGrsquoS LYNN (Coach Services - CS40)
MONDAY ndash FRIDAY ONLY DURING COVID-19 REDUCED SERVICE PERIOD
Northwold Pick up point Tile CentreMethodist Chapel 1011 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Whittington Pick up point Norman Drive (A134) 1015 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Arrives Kingrsquos Lynn bus station Stand H 1055 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Departs Kingrsquos Lynn bus station Stand H 1330 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Whittington Drop Off point Norman Drive (A134) 1405 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Northwold Drop Off point Tile CentreMethodist Chapel 1409 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Brandon Drop Off point High St adj ALDI 1442 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Arrives Thetford Bus Interchange Stand D 1510 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
NO RETURN FROM THETFORD DURING COVID-19 REDUCED SERVICE PERIOD
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE NOTE New legislation came into force in January 2020 regarding bus services mostly for market day services regarding PSV Accessibility Regulations (disabled access) THIS HAS RESULTED IN THE FOLLOWING SERVICE CANCELLATIONS-
There is NO extra bus lsquoNo 12rsquo on Tuesdays mdash Kingrsquos Lynn Market Day
EAGLES COACHES ldquoDOWNHAM MARKET DAYrdquo SERVICE HAS ALSO BEEN CANCELLED
FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION PLEASE RING COACH SERVICES OR CHECK WEBSITE
Page 18
Saturday 13th June 2020
CANCELLED
Its with great sadness that the Norman PTFA Officers have had to take the decision to cancel this years
Carnival due to the current health situation Our main priority is everyones wellbeing so please stay safe and
well and our fantastic village Carnival will be back with a bang in 2021
The Norman PTFA
WASTE BIN and RECYCLING COLLECTION DATES
Due to COVID-19 there have been changes to bin collections Were unable to collect food waste Please
continue to place any food waste into your black bin which well collect as normal
You can view your scheduled bin collections below
The collection dates for all of the bins
that you have at your home reflect any
collections that are affected by bank
holidays
Please note that collection day
information will only be shown for the
brown bin service if you have paid for
the service
Thursday 11 June 2020 GREEN
Friday 12 June 2020 BROWN
Thursday 18 June 2020 BLACK
Thursday 25 June 2020 GREEN
Friday 26 June 2020 BROWN
Thursday 2 July 2020 BLACK
Your black and green bin collection is
normally THURSDAY
Your brown bin collection is
normally FRIDAY
ldquoI now get out for many more walks now that restrictions are lifted
I like to exercise my owner by
getting them to clean up after merdquo
Please look out for the strategically placed red bins around the village to dispose of your dog waste
Page 19
Page 20
REPORT FROM MONDAY 4TH TO FRIDAY 29TH MAY 2020 Covid 19 actions update
Rent from SSC ndash it was agreed (6
replied to the email) to suspend
the rent due from the Sports and
Social Club during the shutdown
Other Business
Water coming off the A134 into
Methwold Road ndash drains blocked -
Highways have this scheduled for
repair ndash should be completed by
the end of May
Two pull in places off the A134
into Church Lane by Bull Dog
Barnes ndash pot holes need filling ndash
Highways have this scheduled for
repair - should be completed by
the end of May
London bridge ndash update for Cllr
Macmullen - no further progress
with this as it is unlikely
gatherings will be allowed in the
event of a royal death at this time
Neighbourhood Watch ndash update
from Cllr Macmullen ndash this is
limited as two of the Watch
keepers are self-isolating but
keeping in touch with their
residents by phone or Whatrsquos App
or email I am in touch with a lot
of elderly residents by phone
Cllr Anderson filled in the holes
on the Sports Field with topsoil
donated by a resident
Application sent to HM Land
Registry to confirm who owns
the land behind Normandy
Close
Application sent to the bank to
set up internet banking
Cllr Anderson refurbished the
notice board in Hovells Lane
and removed the notice board
opposite the tile centre for the
same treatment
Planning Updates in Brief
2000334F 7 West End Barns
West End Northwold dated 4th
March 2020 REMOVAL OR
VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 1
AND 5 OF PLANNING
PERMISSION 192155F
Variation or removal of conditions
256 and 8 of planning
permission101380EXF (Extension
of time for the implementation of a
planning permission reference
0702109F) Construction of
dwelling and garage at 7 West End
Barns West end Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask if this notice has been
put out to local residents that could
be affected by this change and have
they had a chance to respond There
was no response from planning
Planning approved 22nd May 2020
2000269F SHOP Bulldog Barns 14
Thetford Road Northwold Norfolk
IP26 5LS dated 1st May 2020
Existing cafe on site to return to retail
space erection of temporary building
(occasional guest sleeping
accommodation no kitchenbathroom)
and erection of 2 x new summer
houseretail space
No objections
1801121NMA_1 4 Pinfold Lane
Northwold dated 11th May 2020
Non material amendment to planning
consent 1801121f Proposed side
extension front reception lobbyhall
and attached double garage in 575101
297109 a Conservation Area
3PL20200422F Fen Farm
Oxborough Road Stoke Ferry
PE33 9QH dated 27th April 2020
New wooden log cabin with jetty on
Land Adjacent the River Wissey
Would be used as a rest room shelter
when tending to the adjacent pumping
station(retrospective)
Parish Council object to this
application and letter has been sent to
Breckland Planning Department
DIDLINGTON NURSERIES
Why not visit our walled-in garden Nursery
For all your ornamental amp fruit trees
shrubs perennials and bedding plants
Also compost bark and a large selection of
ornamental pots
Tel (01842) 878288
Est 1962
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
MAY 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings
due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
All decisions made by email will be put on the agenda and minuted when public meetings are allowed
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
Page 21
Taylors Solid Fuels Ltd Family run since 1946
Regular fortnightly Solid Fuel deliveries in your area
Competitive prices and a full range of products
ldquoDonrsquot Shiver We Deliverrdquo
Quality top soils and aggregates Bulk bags and Tipper loads from 1 - 20 tonnes
Tel 01842890568 or see us on wwwtaylorssolidfuelscouk
Northwold Payments Agreed May 2020 AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The following payments were authorised wc 4th May by email The cheques were signed by Cllrs C Anderson and RCrisp Balance for April 2020 pound2402206 Minus the following direct debits Havenpower pound11377 Havenpower pound485 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound14272 Plus the following receipts Norfolk Community Foundation Covid 19 grant pound100000 Precept pound2010284 Total Income pound2110284 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound4498218 Cheques Description Total 2312 Cancelled cheque to Viking Stationary -pound7733 2314 Weeting Parish Council - Payment for use of
online banking for Bacs payment to Cllr Silvester for volunteer group expenses pound50000
2315 Clerks salary and expenses pound37759 2316 HMRC PAYE pound21980 2314 CAS Ltd - Parish Insurance pound81053 Total Cheques paid pound183059 Balance in Community Account May 2020 pound4315159 Bank Statement Balance as of 2042020 pound4698384 Unpresented cheques to date pound383225 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound4315159 Coronavirus Spend from Grant ring-fenced for volunteer expenses Total awarded pound100000 Payment made to Cllr R Silvester pound50000 Balance pound50000
decided I did not have covid-19
Then one afternoon I started feeling
strange I happened to be on a zoom
meeting with David Nabarro who
said anyone who felt unwell should
isolate instantly on the spot I went
home early and then the journey
began
In the first days at home I wasnrsquot
sure I had covid-19 Then I damaged
my hands with bleach It had no
smell I assumed it was old and
inactivemdashbut it was just I could not
smell the chlorine The heaviness
and malaise became worse I had a
tightness in the chest and realised it
could be nothing else I was
mortified that I might have infected
the staff I had worked with for over
20 years I imagined their vulnerable
relatives dying and never forgiving
myself My mind was a mess My
condition deteriorated One
afternoon I suddenly developed a
tachycardia tightness in the chest
and felt so unwell I thought I was
dying My mind became foggy I
tried to google fulminating
myocarditis but couldnrsquot navigate
the screen properly There was
nothing to do I thought if this is it
so be it
A few hours later I woke up alive
and the tightness replaced by
extreme fatigue Every day day after
day Sometimes I felt better and
became optimistic after all the
paralytic state had not recurred but
then the next day I felt as though
someone had hit me around the head
with a cricket bat Staff at work
criticised me for not being clear
ldquomake up your mind Are you
getting better or notrdquo I guess they
were frightened too but I really
could not understand what was
happening
The illness went on and on The
symptoms changed it was like an
advent calendar every day there was
a surprise something new A muggy
head acutely painful calf upset
stomach tinnitus pins and needles
aching all over breathlessness
dizziness arthritis in my hands
weird sensation in the skin with
synthetic materials Gentle exercise or
walking made me worsemdashI would
feel absolutely dreadful the next day I
started talking to others I found a
marathon runner who had tried 8 km
in her second week which caused her
to collapse with rigors and sleep for
24 hours I spoke to others
experiencing weird symptoms which
were often discounted by those around
them as anxiety making them doubt
themselves
The internet described recovery times
of about two weeks for people that
had not been hospitalised I had not
had severe disease yet here I was after
four weeks still unwell My doctor
neighbour and GP were concerned I
consulted with friends who were
consultants in infectious diseases by
email and they wondered if I had more
lung involvement than I had
estimated My tenant had friends who
were still ill at four weeks and this
helped a lot
The least helpful comments were from
people who explained to me that I had
post viral fatigue I knew this was
wrong There was a pattern in that
period from two weeks to six weeks
feeling absolutely dreadful during the
day sleep heavily waking with the
bed drenched in sweat getting up with
a blinding headache receding during
the day turning me into a battered
ragdoll in the evening
I joined a Facebook page (Covid-19
Support Group (have ithad it)) full of
people with these stories some from
the UK some from the US People
suffering from the disease but not
believing their symptoms were real
their families thinking the symptoms
were anxiety employers telling people
they had to return to work as the two
weeks for the illness was up And the
posts reflect this ldquoI thought I was
going crazy for not getting better in
their time framerdquo ldquothe doctor said
there is zero reason to believe it lasts
this longrdquo And too people report that
their families do not believe their ever
changing symptoms that it is
psychological it is the stress
Over the weeks I have been touched
COPING WITH COVID-19 A PERSONAL STORY Paul Garner
Page 22
Hope you can join in being thankful
we have no coronavirus in Northwold
Paul is son of Northwold girl at
school with Basil and we have been
friends ever since
Mother Sylvia died some years ago
but David Paulrsquos Dad is still alive
living in Liverpool
Keep safe
Very best wishes Pam Eyles
Paul Garner ldquoFor 7 weeks I have
been through a roller coaster of ill
health extreme emotions and utter
exhaustionrdquo
May 5 2020
Paul Garner professor of infectious
diseases at Liverpool School of
Tropical Medicine discusses his
experience of having covid-19
In mid-March I developed covid-19
For almost seven weeks I have been
through a roller coaster of ill health
extreme emotions and utter
exhaustion Although not hospitalised
it has been frightening and long The
illness ebbs and flows but never goes
away Health professionals
employers partners and people with
the disease need to know that this
illness can last for weeks and the long
tail is not some ldquopost-viral fatigue
syndromerdquomdashit is the disease People
who have a more protracted illness
need help to understand and cope with
the constantly shifting bizarre
symptoms and their unpredictable
course
Early March seems so far away I
watched Boris introduce social
distancing and then shake hands on
national television I talked with
epidemiological colleagues about the
established effects of austerity
increasing mortality in the poor and
how lockdown would worsen this I
advised my 97 year old father to
isolate I said to myself that years of
running and military fitness would
protect me from harm I discounted a
runny nose carefully checked my
temperature every day and examined
the CDCWHO comparison table and
by the people that have quietly
stepped in to help me cope
appropriate unobtrusive timely
Family friends colleagues and
neighbours Our local yoga studiorsquos
motto is ldquoa community building
strength in mind body and heartrdquo
This love and support of gives us a
direction for our future And today the
disease has lifted For the first time I
do not feel awful
The aim of this piece is to get this
message out for some people the
illness goes on for a few weeks
Symptoms come and go are strange
and frightening The exhaustion is
severe real and part of the illness
And we all need support and love
from the community around us
Paul Garner is Professor at the
Liverpool School of Tropical
Medicine He is Director of the Centre
for Evidence Synthesis in Global
Health and Co-ordinating Editor of
the Cochrane Infectious Diseases
Group
Twitter PaulGarnerWoof
Page 23
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MINIMUM SPEND pound20
Remember how pork used to taste when you still had proper crackling Fancy some handmade sausages with more meat than filling Love thick cut bacon with the rind on that has been dry cured All delivered to your door
Call Rob Simonds on 07940800275 to arrange a delivery
Traditional amp Gluten Free 85 meat sausages
pound12 for 3 packs of 8 sausages
Dry Cure Smoked amp Unsmoked Bacon
pound6 a pack ndash approx 500g
Rolled Shoulder of Pork
pound10 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Pack of 2 pork chops
pound5
Smoked Gammon Joints
pound12 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Native Breed Lamb Boxes available in season Dexter Beef Boxes available upon request
(Taken from Facebook post Editor)
Page 24
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MOB 07791 204492
Local Domestic Oil Boiler Servicing Servicing Standard amp CombiCondenser Boilers
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Breakdowns Maintenance amp Repairs WESTNORFOLKBOILERSERVICESCOUK
We enter modern times with the reigns
of William IV and Queen Victoria and
their successors to the
present day
Next after Thomas Waddington as
Rector was Charles Manners Richard
Norman born in 1799 Through his
mother Lady Elizabeth Norman (neacutee
Manners) who married Richard
Norman of Leatherhead he was a
grand-son of the 4th Duke of Rutland
and nephew of the 5th Duke and a
great grandson of the 4th Duke of
Beaufort His motherrsquos brothers were
the 5th Duke of Rutland and two
generals He received the benefice of
Northwold worth pound740 a year (just
under pound42000 a year nowadays) from
the Bishop of Ely in 1833 The tithes
were commuted to a fixed rent charge
of pound896 (approximately pound47500
today) a few years later In 1845 St
Andrewrsquos Northwold was described as
a ldquolarge handsome fabricrdquo with a
ldquolofty tower (built in 1473) containing
six bells and a good clockrdquo The parish
at that time had 1140 inhabitants The
size of the population has not changed
to any great extent since then
Charles Norman was a bachelor for
the first eight years of his time in
Northwold Then he met and at the
age of 41 married a spinster of 38
called Caroline Amelia Angerstein
whose father John was the owner of a
huge estate round Weeting Hall If
Charles brought aristocratic
connections what did Caroline bring
to the marriage She was a grand-
daughter of John Julius Angerstein
(1735-1823) who came to England in
1750 from St Petersburg where his
German family had been settled He
was a Lloyds under-writer by the
time he was 21 and went on to
become one of the wealthiest men in
England When he died the British
government bought his fabulous art
collection in 1824 for pound58000 (at a
conservative estimate about pound3
million today) and used it as the
nucleus of its new National Gallery
Connoisseurs of early Hollywood
movies may remember the film
Lloyds of London made in 1936
Guy Standing played the pivotal part
of John Julius Angerstein in what
was then a star-studded cast
including C Aubrey Smith
Madeleine Carroll George Sanders
and Tyrone Power
It was John Julius Angerstein who
bought Weeting Hall and established
the family there for more than a
century until Carolinersquos brother
William sold it in 1897 The Rev
Charles Norman died in 1873 in his
74th year Caroline herself died aged
77 in 1879 She lived for a while as a
widow in Brandon Hall which was
also owned by the Angersteins and
did charitable works in Brandon as
well as in Northwold where the
school and the almshouses bear the
family name of Norman
Whittington owes to her the
foundation of its separate church
later the centre of its own
ecclesiastical parish
Charles Norman was Rector for 40
years Charles and Caroline Norman
have their tomb just inside the south
entrance of the churchyard near the
lych gate
During Charles Normanrsquos time ndash in
1852 ndash the church was re-seated a fact
recorded in an inscription on the wall
inside the tower When St Andrewrsquos
underwent other restoration work in
the eighteen fifties and sixties the
restorers appears to have shown more
respect for the character of this ancient
church than many of their
contemporaries showed to churches
elsewhere in England A drainpipe to
the west of the porch bears the date
1857 Inside the church another sign
of those times is the organ erected in
1868 out of funds ldquofrom the Church
Estaterdquo This organ bears a modern
plaque recording the fact that for 42
years of the 20th century Arthur
Barber a local farmer was voluntary
organist The font in front of the tower
dates from 1882 Its elaborately
carved cover suspended from the
Modern Times ndash From Charles
Norman Onwards roof by a chain and
capable of being raised and lowered
was added in 1887
National as opposed to family history
is reflected in the memorial tablet to
Lieutenant William Carter of the 5th
Fusiliers who died in the siege of
Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny of
1857 He was 32 Tombstones and
wall tablets bear witness to the close
attachment of the Carter family to this
church in the 18th and 19th centuries
Victorian Rectors after Charles
Norman were Richard Snowdon Smith
(1873) William Cowper Johnson
(1889) and Claud Cecil Thornton
(1892) who is commemorated in the
fine and sturdy lych gate
FROM HISTORY NOTES ON NORTHWOLD CHURCH Courtesy of Pam Eyles
Page 25
March 2020 1st Prize pound20 No62 Barry Langley 2nd Prize pound15 No15 June Jones 3rd Prize pound10 No11 David Lavender
April 2020 1st Prize pound20 No 3 Harry Cater 2nd Prize pound15 No 14 Annette Storey 3rd Prize pound10 No 99 David Gricks
May 2020 1st Prize pound25 No 19 Brian Waters 2nd Prize pound15 No 30 Mark Hampton 3rd Prize pound10 No 71 David Kimber
Roger Preston
100 CLUB DRAW
Do not leave home if you or someone you live
with has any of the following
a high temperature
a new continuous cough
a loss of or change to your sense of smell or taste
Check the NHS website if you have symptoms
Page 26
Downham Market
PC Aaron Jones mdash Spellowfields Clenchwarton Wapole Walton St
Lawrence Mershe Lande and Wiggenhall
Email SNTTerringtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Ryan Williams mdash West Winch Watlington Airfield
Wimbotsham and Fincham and Wissey
Email SNTWatlingtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Tracey James and PC Dave Funnell mdash Downham Market
Emneth and Outwell Upwell and Delph Hilgay with Denver Denton
Email SNTDownhamMarketnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
Message from your Engagement Officer
I am PC Lee Anderton and I work as the Engagement Officer for West Norfolk My responsibilities include working alongside and promoting the Special Constabulary Police Support Volunteers Neighbourhood Watch and Community Speedwatch If you are interested in volunteering for any of these roles please e-mail me at LeeAndertonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
4 weeks into the lockdown due to COVID-19 (Apr 20) and largely from a policing prospective the majority of people are playing by the rules The Constabulary is continuing to work with those people who breach the rules by way of engaging and explaining we will use tickets or report to court anyone who continuously break rules after being warned It is pleasing to say for the majority this approach is working
During this time the Constabulary is continuing to delivery day to day policing and officers are still responding to calls as they come in We are still encouraging everyone to use the same methods of contacting us 999 for an emergency ie a crime in progress 101 or via our website contact us to report a crime that has happened Officers are practising social distancing at all police premises but sometimes due to the nature of our work we will have to work close to together for example arresting a violent offender
During this period of time we are concerned that Domestic Violence could increase and we would like to reassure people that we are still here and will help so please if you are aware of anyone who is living in fear of domestic violence get in touch with us I would also like to remind people that although we are spending most of our time at home please donrsquot stop carrying out the 9pm Routine as the simple steps in the routine will help prevent you from becoming a victim of crime Unfortunately we have also seen an increase in scams and especially COVID- 19 scams and I would encourage everyone to register with Norfolk County Council Trading Standards at the following link httpswwwnorfolkgovukbusinesstrading-standardsscamsconsumer-alerts to get a weekly update with the latest scams Finally if there are any questions or anything I can assist you with please do not hesitate to get in touch and I look forward to the time when we can all start to meet face to face again until then stay save StayHomeSaveLives ProtectTheNHS
Page 27
Family Property Criminal Commercial Employment Personal Injury Wills amp Probate
METCALFE COPEMAN amp PETTEFAR LLP
SOLICITORS
wwwmcp-lawcouk
01842 756100
Cage Lane Thetford
Convenient town centre Location
Home visits may be available
MAY 20 UPDATE
Ray Gribble
Antique Restoration amp Traditional Upholstery
All aspects of antique furniture restoration including French polishing cabinet repairs and traditional upholstery
-------------------------------------------
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Footstools Sofas Chairs made to commission
-------------------------------------------
Picture Framing amp Mirrors
An extensive range of mouldings inc hand painted and gilded finishes
Antique and Reproduction Prints for sale
Vine House Church Road Wereham Kingrsquos Lynn
01366-500387
wwwraygribblecouk
I thought you might be interested in this small article on the origin of the name lsquoVentura Closersquoit would be interesting to
consider the stories behind other local street names As your Borough Councillor I am
available to help with any Borough
related problems (inc Freebridge
Issues) and am available on my home
tel no 01366 727037 or by email
cllrtomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
Tomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
With kind regards Councillor Tom Ryves Methwold Ward KLWNBC Home 01366 727037
lsquoVentura Closersquo A legacy from RAF Methwold
It is common practice for new streets built near the sites of old RAF stations to reflect this heritage in their namehellipso in Methwold we have Ventura Close and of course Trent VC Close
The Ventura
The Ventura was developed from the Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar transport as a replacement for the Lockheed Hudson bombers then in service with the Royal Air Force Used in daylight attacks against occupied Europe they proved to have weaknesses and were removed from bomber duty and some used for
patrols by Coastal Command The Ventura was available to the RAF as an off the peg solution to the problems of building an effective bomber force quickly and the first orders were placed in 1940 At the time the larger 4-engined bombers associated with the Strategic bombing offensive were still on the drawing board
Service with the RAF
The RAF ordered 188 Venturas in February 1940 which were delivered from mid-1942 Venturas were initially used for daylight raids and were crewed by Australian and New Zealand airmen who flew from Methwold like some other early RAF bombers they proved too vulnerable without fighter escort Venturas were replaced by the faster de Havilland Mosquito The Venturas were transferred to patrol duties with Coastal Command as the Mosquito replaced them in bomber squadrons
The Ventura at Methwold
In Methwold there were two squadrons equipped with the Ventura mdash No 464 Squadron RAAF (1942) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II and No 487 Squadron RNZAF(1942ndash1943) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II
Operations
The Ventura flew its first operational mission for the RAF on 3 November 1942 when three Venturas of 21 Squadron attacked railway targets near Hengelo in the Netherlands On 6 December 1942 47 Venturas from
DIDLINGTON HALL SALE PARTICULARS
Thanks for the fantastic response last year to my appeal to purchase the old sales catalogues for Didlington Hall which resulted in my obtaining two catalogues one for a sale I was completely unaware of I am still very interested in obtaining a number of the sale catalogues Also just to satisfy my interest and curiosity does anybody have or know what happened to anything and I mean anything even just building materials that came from the demolition sales of the 1950s
Please contact Andrew 01440 788198 email andrewtate738gmailcom
Page 28
UPDATE FROM OUR LOCAL BOROUGH COUNCILLOR
21 464 (RAAF) and 487 (RNZAF) squadrons participated in Operation Oyster the large daylight 2 Group raid against the Philips radio and vacuum tube factories at Eindhoven Also committed to the raid were 36 Bostons and 10 de Havilland Mosquitos[16] Carrying incendiaries they were placed in the third wave of aircraft and suffered the highest rate of loss Nine of the 47 Venturas were shot down and many others were damaged by flak or bird strikes The force also lost four Bostons and one Mosquito
Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC Six months later on 3 May 1943 Venturas of 487 Squadron RNZAF were sent on Operation Ramrod 16 an attack on a power station in Amsterdam The squadron was told
that the target was of such importance to Dutch morale that the attack was to be continued regardless of opposition Significant problems developed with rendezvousing with the escorting fighters with the end result being that all 10 Venturas that crossed the coast were lost to German fighters Squadron Leader Leonard Trent (later the last of the Great Escapers) won the Victoria Cross for his leadership in this raid
The citation for Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC reads as follows
ldquoThe KING has been graciously pleased to confer the VICTORIA CROSS on the under-mentioned officer in recognition of most
SANDRArsquoS STAMP amp CRAFT STUDIO GROUP
My regular monthly craft sessions
in Northwold Village Hall are
Third Monday monthly 7 - 9pm
(not held in December) and cost
from 1st October 2019 will be pound12
which includes all materials to
create 8 beautiful handmade cards
Tea amp Coffee included
Sandra Roberts
07806 616704
conspicuous braverymdash
Squadron Leader Leonard Henry TRENT DFC (NZ2481) Royal New Zealand Air Force No 487 (RNZAF) Squadron
On the 3rd May 1943 Squadron Leader Trent was detailed to lead a formation of Ventura aircraft in a daylight attack on the power station at Amsterdam
This operation was intended to encourage the Dutch workmen in their resistance to enemy pressure The target was known to be heavily defended The importance of bombing it regardless of enemy fighters or anti-aircraft fire was strongly impressed on-the air crews taking part in the operation
Before taking off Squadron Leader Trent told the deputy leader that he was going over the target whatever lsquohappened
All went well until the Venturas and their fighter escort were nearing the Dutch coast Then one bomber was hit and had to turn back Suddenly large numbers of enemy fighters appeared Our escorting fighters were hotly engaged and lost touch with the bombing force The Venturas closed up for mutual protection and commenced their run up to the target Unfortunately the fighters detailed to support them over the target had reached the area too early and had been recalled
Soon the bombers were attacked They were at the mercy of 15 to 20 Messerschmitts which dived on them
incessantly Within four minutes six Venturas were destroyed Squadron Leader Trent continued on his course with the 3 remaining aircraft
In a short time 2 more Venturas went down in flames Heedless of the murderous attacks and of the heavy anti-aircraft fire which was now encountered Squadron Leader Trent completed an accurate bombing run and even shot down a Messerschmitt at point-blank range Dropping his bombs in the target area he turned away
The aircraft following him was shot down on reaching the target Immediately afterwards his own aircraft was hit went into a spin and broke up Squadron Leader Trent and his navigator were thrown clear and became prisoners of war The other two members of the crew
perished
On this his 24th sortie Squadron Leader Trent showed outstanding leadership Such was the trust placed in this gallant officer that the other pilots followed him unwaveringly His cool unflinching courage and devotion to duty in the face of overwhelming odds rank with the finest examples of these virtuesrdquo
Page 29
If you would like to write an article
or have ideas to include in future
columns we would love to hear from
you Please email your submissions
to editornorthwoldnet
487 Sqn RNZAF Lockheed Ventura
Page 30
NORTHWOLD BOWLS CLUB
The 2020 bowls season was due to
commence in April but is now
suspended due to the COVID-19
pandemic
Our Annual General Meeting was
due to take place on Thursday 26th
March and would have been held
in the Sports amp Social club
We are always wishing to welcome
new members so if you would like
to know more about the club then
for more information you can
contact Roger Preston (01366
727694) or Hod Everett (01760
336494)
(Anybody new to bowls would be
offered some coaching at the start
of the season mdash whenever that
may be)
NORTHWOLD VILLAGE HALL NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The AGM of the Village Hall Trustees was due to be held on Tuesday 24th March 2020 but has now been
postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
All Northwold residents are welcome to attend and are advised that eligibility for election to the Trustees (ldquoThe Committeerdquo) is open to one representative of ANY recognised village organisation which either uses or potentially uses the Village Hall In addition two representatives of the general village population are eligible for election
Vacancies DO exist in the trustees and ldquonew bloodrdquo is particularly encouraged to provide a continuously fresh input of skills and ideas The AGM will be followed at 730PM by a committee meeting of those elected Mr M Howarth Chairman helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip The official notice above provides details of the next Annual General Meeting and we would be delighted to see some new faces prepared to play a part in managing the facility that we have however small that part may be Some questions you may have Q Who is eligible to be a trustee A Anyone resident in the Village who can represent a village organisation club or business ndash even if they are not users of the Hall Existing organisations represented include The WI Tots and Co The Parish Council The Dance Club In addition a limited number of trustees who represent ldquothe Publicrdquo may be appointed No special qualifications are required Q What is my commitment as a trustee A
Attending four to six meetings a year
Nothing financial (we have insurance) attendance at a meeting about every two months and assistance in any aspect of running the hall that you would like to provide This could be
Providing informed opinions of the Village Population to help guide the decisions made by the Trustees as a group
Managing or helping to manage (but not necessarily DOING) the maintenance or updating of the Hall
Helping with fundraising activities Q How do I get involved A Come to the AGM or contact the Chairman at any time
DOG GROOMING SERVICES
HIGH STREET LAKENHEATH
CALL 01842 862 828
THEDOGSHACKLAKENHEATH
Classified Ads
Graham Smith amp Sons
Pest amp Vermin Control for homes
farms and businesses
24hr 7-day service
Local family business
(Clover Farm Mundford)
Tel 01842 879904
Mob 07946 733188 __________________________________________
D W Aerials
TV aerials Digital TW aerials amp
Satellite dishes fitted Plus TV signal
boosters TV extension cables and
CCTV installed etc
Tel 01366 728403
Mobile 07752 587111
Page 31
Thank you very much
for all your kind donations to the foodbank and all you do to help others
If you would like to donate to your local Foodbank there is a drop off point at St Andrewrsquos Church Northwold Find out more
httpthetfordfoodbankorguk
httpwwwtrusselltrustorg
If you need the Foodbank please donrsquot
hesitate to contact someone who can
give you a foodbank voucher such as
doctors health visitors social workers
clergy citizenrsquos advice bureau and
police
Ness and Paul
foodbankdonationsnymhushcom
THE MAGPIE CENTRE WEST NORFOLK RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
Closed Until Further Notice
In line with RDA National advice and
guidelines we regret to advise that the
Magpie Centre will be closed until
further notice
As you would expect our horses will
continue to be cared for and we need
your support more than ever Please
check our Facebook page for regular
updates thank you
We have been carrying out our life-
changing activities at our Wallington
Hall location for over 30 years and
take great pride in the exceptional
standard of our instructors and
volunteers
We rely on voluntary help as well as
donations and legacies to deliver our
services
Advice for Volunteers
If you are to visit the Magpie Centre
as a volunteer dur ing the closure of
the Magpie Centre to help with horse
care and field maintenance thank you
so much
Can we please ask that on arrival and
departure you wash your hands and
regularly during your visit Please also
avoid close contact with others and
practice social distancing at all times
whilst at the centre
In the event you experience any of
the symptoms of coronavirus
including coughing fever however
minor please DO NOT VISIT THE
MAGPIE CENTRE
Please inform us immediately if you
have any symptoms or are diagnosed
with coronavirus and you have either
visited the Magpie Centre recently or
have come into contact with someone
who has
The current advice from the NHS can
be found here httpswwwnhsuk
conditionscoronavirus-covid-19
The Magpie Centre home of WNRDA
now has 90 volunteers who give up
their time on a regular basis to help
with the running of the yard pony care
and assisting with riding and carriage
driving lessons
No previous experience is required for
volunteers as all training will be
provided
If you can help with this please call the
Centre on 01553 810202
Thank you
Would you like to advertise in
Village Life
Please contact the Editor
for available sizes amp rates
editornorthwoldnet
Or Tel 01366 727072
Annual Club Memberships are now due
Adults pound5 Children pound250 Member benefits inc discounted Events tickets and Club Hire
Please contact a committee member
See our Facebook page for up-to-date info on upcoming events
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL CLUB Hovellrsquos Lane Northwold IP26 5LX
Page 32
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL
CLUB
The club is normally open for bookings for social events
birthday parties weddings christenings amp funeral wakes
The bar can also be made available
All at very reasonable rates
For information call
Tony Waring 728455
David Gricks 728174
David Lavender 727111
Due to COVID-19 pandemic the club is shut indefinitely
All events are cancelled until further notice
Stay safe everyone
Thank you to all our volunteers who keep the club running
ALL EVENTS ADVERTISED ON THIS PAGE ARE AT
RISK OF CANCELLATION DUE TO THE ON-GOING
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Page 14
Vat claim put in for year ending
March 2020 pound254770
New Community Car Park in
School Lane - Cllr Anderson
contacted the owners of the
property next door to the proposed
car park regarding the visibility
splay - asking that they begin the
process of contacting their
solicitor as it will be necessary for
this restriction to be written into
the deeds of their property
Audit figures completed sent by e-
mail to the internal auditor ndash
(advice received from SLCC is
that this could be carried out via
email) These have now been
signed off by the auditor ready for
signing off by the Chairman when
we can all meet again
Planning Updates in Brief
2000334F 7 West End Barns West
End Northwold dated 4th March
2020
REMOVAL OR VARIATION OF
CONDITIONS 1 AND 5 OF
PLANNING PERMISSION
192155F
Variation or removal of conditions
256 and 8 of planning permission
101380EXF (Extension of time for
the implementation of a planning
permission reference 0702109F)
Construction of dwelling and garage at
7 West End Barns West end
Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask if this notice has been put
out to local residents that could be
affected by this change and have they
had a chance to respond
Nothing back from planning however
this may be down to the current
situation
REPORT FROM MONDAY 5TH
APRIL TO FRIDAY 1ST MAY 2020
Covid update
Norfolk Foundation Grant paid
into Parish Account and pound500 was
paid into Cllr Sylvesterrsquos account
for Volunteer expenses and needs
(Weeting Parish Council agreed
to arrange a BACS payment out of
their account upon receipt of a
cheque for pound500 being paid by
Northwold to Weeting)
Other Business
Concern was raised over possible
gatherings of more than one
family on the playing field it was
agreed not to carry out any action
and to monitor the situation for
the time being
Councillor Raynor carried out the
repairs on the old telephone box
and it is now ready for the
necessary works to be carried out
to turn it into a small library once
restrictions have been lifted
Water coming off the A134 into
Methwold Road ndash drains blocked
ndash Reported on line to Highways
Two pull in places off the A134
into Church Lane by Bull Dog
Barnes ndash pot holes need filling ndash
Reported online with Highways
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
APRIL 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
01366 328879
Page 15
Payments agreed for April invoices Northwold Payments Agreed wc AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Balance for April 2020 pound2402206 Minus the following direct debits Havenpower pound11377 Havenpower pound485 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound14272 Plus the following receipts Norfolk Community Foundation Covid 19 grant pound100000 Precept pound2010284 Total Income pound2110284 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound4498218 Cheques Description Total 2312 Cancelled cheque to viking Stationary -pound7733 2314 Weeting Parish Council - Payment for use
of online banking for Bacs payment to Cllr Sylvester for volunteer group expenses pound50000
2315 Clerks salary and expenses pound37759 2316 HMRC PAYE pound21980 2314 CAS Ltd - Parish Insurance pound81053 Total Cheques paid pound183059 Balance in Community Account May 2020 pound4315159 Bank reconciliation for April Bank Statement Balance as of 2042020 pound4698384 Unpresented cheques to date pound383225 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound4315159 Coronavirus Spend from Grant ring-fenced for volunteer expenses Total awarded pound100000 Payment made to Cllr R Silvester pound50000 Balance pound50000 pound10000 ring-fenced for Community Car Park
EXPERIENCED GARDENER
WITH EXCELLENT REFERENCES
AVAILABLE FOR WORK
REASONABLE HOURLY RATES
Telephone James on
01366 - 328895
Page 16
intention of turning them into photobooks for the kids to keep So all in all I shall be OK with lockdown until Christmas Then of course all the colour slides from the 60s and 70s need sorting out scanning and turning into books
Since we have lived here I have gone to Morrisons supermarket in January and February They sell the most amazing perennial plants which I take home and ldquobring onrdquo ready to plant in the Spring This year I bought Armeria Knautia Erysimum Linaria Coreopsis Campanula Cymbalaria Cistus Lychnis Hesperis and some Berberis and Viburnum They were all really inexpensive and we are already enjoying a profusion of colour Online sources have provided dry root plants such as Dahlia Dicentra Red Hot Poker and Echinacia and lots of climbers to cover all my new trellis work I have spent day after day in the garden for the last seven weeks and it is amazing how friendly the birds have become Of course the robin sits on my spade or wheelbarrow but I now have pigeons collared doves magpies and blackbirds all in amongst my feet The blackbirds spend all day digging in my newly worked tilth of soil digging a big hole in their search for worms and scattering the soil all over the patio All this while I am working four feet away planting all my new heathers etc for them to dig up The blackbirds ndash mother father and more recently half a dozen offspring ndash all work diligently chucking soil about and grinning at me I am sure that if they had two fingers gestures would be
made The big birds fight for the birdbath So far the female pigeon is winning ndash she just sits in it for long periods of time and the others fly around more and more irritable because they want a drink or a bath
Happily we have no Bluebells or (after an initial skirmish with some infested top soil) Bindweed However my beautiful new lawn has become infested with coarse grasses mostly couch and the current an is to replace it in the autumn Bluebells are easier to get rid of
Unless anything dramatic happens next months article will deal with how much all the plants have grown Also I may be able to tell you what I have found in the garage during the clear out
A bachelor uses the same pub every night On most evenings a beautiful girl would come in and drink alone After a week he made his move but despite his best efforts he could make no progress with her She would not even accept a drink Eventually he asked her ldquoWhy wont you come home with merdquo The girl replied ldquoWell this may seem odd in this day and age but I am saving myself and keeping pure until I meet the man I loverdquo ldquoWowrdquo said the bachelor ldquoThat must be rather difficultrdquo ldquoOh I dont mind too muchrdquo she replied ldquoBut my husband is quite upsetrdquo
A man was walking along a beach in California when he discovered an old brass lamp He rubbed it and an irascible genie appeared ldquoThis is the fourth time this month and I am fed up granting wishes so you can only have one wishrdquo The man replied ldquoWell I have always wanted to go to Hawaii but I am scared of flying and I get very seasick Could you build me a bridge so I can drive thererdquo The genie is not impressed ldquoThe wishes you people come up with This idea is ridiculous How would the supports reach the bottom of the Pacific How much concrete How much steel No think of another wishrdquo ldquoOKrdquo says the man ldquoHerersquos another wish I have been married and divorced four times My wives always said that I am uncaring and insensitive So my wish is that I could understand women know how they feel inside and what they are thinking when they give me
WHAT DID THE DOCTOR THINK THIS MONTH
Well we are still here not having left the house and garden for seven weeks We are mightily blessed to have the garden and for most of the time stunning weather so life has been OK At the beginning of the lock down which for us could last for months as we are categorised as old and frail I said to Deannie that I would need several projects to keep me sane On good days I would work on the garden much of which still required rescuing from the rock hard clay which formed the potential flower beds On cold days I would sort out my study having tipped everything into the room and the cupboards when we moved life in the room had not moved on and a serious sort out was required Talking of a serious sort out leads me to the third project - the garage We have a large double garage and before we moved we racked it all out with four 20ft rows of four tiers high racking and when we moved everything got stashed higgledy-piggledy into the garage much to the amusement and derision of all our friends and relatives Little has changed and I have been receiving a lot of ldquostickrdquo from anyone who dares to express an opinion Management has been extremely tolerant probably because she is totally overwhelmed whenever she attempts to enter the garage and cannot get beyond the door I have told her that all she needs to do is tie a rope to the door and the other to her waist thus ensuring that she will always escape ndash this works well for me but she does not seem impressed by the idea The fourth project concerns sorting out photos many of which go back to the early 1930s (some into the 1800s) with the
Page 17
the silent treatment know what they are crying and what they really want when they say lsquonothingrsquo Above all I want to be able to make them truly happyrdquo
The genie thinks for a while and then asks ldquoHow many lanes should the bridge have two or fourrdquo
Best wishes to you all Ian Nisbet
DOWN MEMORY LANE Why General Practice
Dr Ian Nisbet I have wanted to be a GP since the age of four In the 1940s when my two uncles were single-handed dispensing GPs in Halifax and Stainland in Yorkshire I was fascinated by the smell of Vitamin B in the dispensary the consulting rooms in the house and the conversations over the meal table which demonstrated the two doctors profound devotion to their patients Their wives were the sole receptionists and only they would answer the telephone which was mounted on the wall at eye level The box was mahogany and the fittings were all brass There was a crank handle to contact the operator The brass mouthpiece was permanently fixed to the box and the brass earpiece was removed from the box to take the call My aunts would put out my uncles clothes every day matching the shirts suits cufflinks and shoes to save the doctor being troubled by mundane matters Assisted by the maid the cleaner and the gardener (the chauffeur had been dismissed when the NHS started in 1948 and the doctors incomes although lower became regular The remaining staff gradually disappeared over the next few years) the wives would run their enormous houses with military precision The houses which were quite similar had long tiled corridors ideal for pushing my Dinky lorries and buses around and I must have travelled miles on my knees the aunts were horrified by how black my knees became The two GPs would take me out on their visits around the towns and the Yorkshire Moors They had Rover cars which improved as new models became available leading up to the Rover 90 100 and 110 great luxury I was always made most welcome by the patients who plied me with
lemonade and cakes a great treat when many groceries were still on ration and fired me up with enthusiasm to be a GP Only later did I learn of the enormous stress the doctors were under with a 247 commitment to their patients and many night visits of which I as a child was unaware Many treatments were as yet uninvented sulphonamides were quite new and Penicillin was in its infancy The uncles would often have to watch patients die with nothing except compassion to offer them Crisis and Lysis were still very much in vogue Uncle David used to have a couple of ldquocoping strategiesrdquo In Winter when he could cope no longer with the stress he would drive to Scotch Corner on the A1 and sit there for an hour or two In the Summer he would drive to the seaside hire a small motor boat and drive it out to sea until he ran out of petrol Then he would sit there and wait to be rescued I could never understand the boat scenario at the time but I was often reminded of it after I had moved to Feltwell and frequently became overwhelmed by the day and night workload I only have one unhappy memory of those times One of the aunts laid the table with thin round cork mats to protect the surface My enquiring mind made me wonder whether or not the mat could be folded in two Of course I tried it and it broke My father who was of a Victorian disposition with regard to my upbringing was singularly displeased and I remember the episode well The single-minded ambition to be a GP made all my school decisions about which subjects to take very easy I went to Birkenhead School something of an academic pressure cooker with seven day a week commitments and went to The London Hospital to study Medicine starting a couple of months before my 18th birthday I qualified when I was just over 22 years old and started my ldquoHouse jobsrdquo at The London Hospital (Orthopaedics) followed by General Medicine and a senior house officer position in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the old Redhill General Hospital The house jobs were extremely hard work Basically at Redhill I was on call 24 hours a day seven days a week with only half a day off each month all for
pound78 per month It was absolutely exhausting and I felt nauseous with tiredness a lot of the time I had my own room on the ward with a bed in it I remember being grateful if I managed to have more than an hours uninterrupted sleep The experience gained was phenomenal Todays young hospital doctors with their 48 hours per week in shifts must have great problems gaining the sort of experience which has stood me in such good stead Abiding memories from those days involve glass syringes There were no disposable plastic syringes The glass plunger was ground to make it rough so that it would have friction with the barrel of the syringe We would put some vaseline on it to make it watertight Often while pulling on the barrel to extract the blood from a vein the whole thing would go loose the plunger would fall out of the barrel and the floor would be covered in blood Angry patient and embarrassed doctor I have previously written about boiling patients urine as part of the testing procedure ndash warm it gently over the Bunsen burner go too far and an air bubble will form in the test tube explode and blow the entire contents of the test tube over the bench I have vivid memories from my Gynaecology job A middle-aged Canadian lady ended up on my ward She had uterine fibroids and had been bleeding profusely before collapsing She was admitted with a Haemoglobin of about 20 (it should be at least 85) and was in imminent danger of death Normally we would transfuse her with blood get her stable and perform an hysterectomy The problem was ndash she was a Jehovahs Witness and refused point blank to have a transfusion I told her she would almost certainly die without treatment and she said ldquoOK if that is Gods willrdquo I rang her husband in Canada and he said the same Thoroughly rattled I rang the Medical Protection Society who told me that I should leave her alone having asked her to sign a disclaimer form She signed and I waited for her to die However the bleeding stopped her Haemoglobin started to rise and against all the odds she survived We must draw our own conclusions I bought a house in Copthorne and started in general practice in Pound Hill Crawley when I was just over 24 years old [End]
Swaffham Norfolk PE37 8HT
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THETFORD - NORTHWOLD WHITTINGTON ndash KINGrsquoS LYNN (Coach Services - CS40)
MONDAY ndash FRIDAY ONLY DURING COVID-19 REDUCED SERVICE PERIOD
Northwold Pick up point Tile CentreMethodist Chapel 1011 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Whittington Pick up point Norman Drive (A134) 1015 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Arrives Kingrsquos Lynn bus station Stand H 1055 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Departs Kingrsquos Lynn bus station Stand H 1330 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Whittington Drop Off point Norman Drive (A134) 1405 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Northwold Drop Off point Tile CentreMethodist Chapel 1409 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
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There is NO extra bus lsquoNo 12rsquo on Tuesdays mdash Kingrsquos Lynn Market Day
EAGLES COACHES ldquoDOWNHAM MARKET DAYrdquo SERVICE HAS ALSO BEEN CANCELLED
FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION PLEASE RING COACH SERVICES OR CHECK WEBSITE
Page 18
Saturday 13th June 2020
CANCELLED
Its with great sadness that the Norman PTFA Officers have had to take the decision to cancel this years
Carnival due to the current health situation Our main priority is everyones wellbeing so please stay safe and
well and our fantastic village Carnival will be back with a bang in 2021
The Norman PTFA
WASTE BIN and RECYCLING COLLECTION DATES
Due to COVID-19 there have been changes to bin collections Were unable to collect food waste Please
continue to place any food waste into your black bin which well collect as normal
You can view your scheduled bin collections below
The collection dates for all of the bins
that you have at your home reflect any
collections that are affected by bank
holidays
Please note that collection day
information will only be shown for the
brown bin service if you have paid for
the service
Thursday 11 June 2020 GREEN
Friday 12 June 2020 BROWN
Thursday 18 June 2020 BLACK
Thursday 25 June 2020 GREEN
Friday 26 June 2020 BROWN
Thursday 2 July 2020 BLACK
Your black and green bin collection is
normally THURSDAY
Your brown bin collection is
normally FRIDAY
ldquoI now get out for many more walks now that restrictions are lifted
I like to exercise my owner by
getting them to clean up after merdquo
Please look out for the strategically placed red bins around the village to dispose of your dog waste
Page 19
Page 20
REPORT FROM MONDAY 4TH TO FRIDAY 29TH MAY 2020 Covid 19 actions update
Rent from SSC ndash it was agreed (6
replied to the email) to suspend
the rent due from the Sports and
Social Club during the shutdown
Other Business
Water coming off the A134 into
Methwold Road ndash drains blocked -
Highways have this scheduled for
repair ndash should be completed by
the end of May
Two pull in places off the A134
into Church Lane by Bull Dog
Barnes ndash pot holes need filling ndash
Highways have this scheduled for
repair - should be completed by
the end of May
London bridge ndash update for Cllr
Macmullen - no further progress
with this as it is unlikely
gatherings will be allowed in the
event of a royal death at this time
Neighbourhood Watch ndash update
from Cllr Macmullen ndash this is
limited as two of the Watch
keepers are self-isolating but
keeping in touch with their
residents by phone or Whatrsquos App
or email I am in touch with a lot
of elderly residents by phone
Cllr Anderson filled in the holes
on the Sports Field with topsoil
donated by a resident
Application sent to HM Land
Registry to confirm who owns
the land behind Normandy
Close
Application sent to the bank to
set up internet banking
Cllr Anderson refurbished the
notice board in Hovells Lane
and removed the notice board
opposite the tile centre for the
same treatment
Planning Updates in Brief
2000334F 7 West End Barns
West End Northwold dated 4th
March 2020 REMOVAL OR
VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 1
AND 5 OF PLANNING
PERMISSION 192155F
Variation or removal of conditions
256 and 8 of planning
permission101380EXF (Extension
of time for the implementation of a
planning permission reference
0702109F) Construction of
dwelling and garage at 7 West End
Barns West end Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask if this notice has been
put out to local residents that could
be affected by this change and have
they had a chance to respond There
was no response from planning
Planning approved 22nd May 2020
2000269F SHOP Bulldog Barns 14
Thetford Road Northwold Norfolk
IP26 5LS dated 1st May 2020
Existing cafe on site to return to retail
space erection of temporary building
(occasional guest sleeping
accommodation no kitchenbathroom)
and erection of 2 x new summer
houseretail space
No objections
1801121NMA_1 4 Pinfold Lane
Northwold dated 11th May 2020
Non material amendment to planning
consent 1801121f Proposed side
extension front reception lobbyhall
and attached double garage in 575101
297109 a Conservation Area
3PL20200422F Fen Farm
Oxborough Road Stoke Ferry
PE33 9QH dated 27th April 2020
New wooden log cabin with jetty on
Land Adjacent the River Wissey
Would be used as a rest room shelter
when tending to the adjacent pumping
station(retrospective)
Parish Council object to this
application and letter has been sent to
Breckland Planning Department
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Why not visit our walled-in garden Nursery
For all your ornamental amp fruit trees
shrubs perennials and bedding plants
Also compost bark and a large selection of
ornamental pots
Tel (01842) 878288
Est 1962
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
MAY 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings
due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
All decisions made by email will be put on the agenda and minuted when public meetings are allowed
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
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Regular fortnightly Solid Fuel deliveries in your area
Competitive prices and a full range of products
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Quality top soils and aggregates Bulk bags and Tipper loads from 1 - 20 tonnes
Tel 01842890568 or see us on wwwtaylorssolidfuelscouk
Northwold Payments Agreed May 2020 AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The following payments were authorised wc 4th May by email The cheques were signed by Cllrs C Anderson and RCrisp Balance for April 2020 pound2402206 Minus the following direct debits Havenpower pound11377 Havenpower pound485 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound14272 Plus the following receipts Norfolk Community Foundation Covid 19 grant pound100000 Precept pound2010284 Total Income pound2110284 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound4498218 Cheques Description Total 2312 Cancelled cheque to Viking Stationary -pound7733 2314 Weeting Parish Council - Payment for use of
online banking for Bacs payment to Cllr Silvester for volunteer group expenses pound50000
2315 Clerks salary and expenses pound37759 2316 HMRC PAYE pound21980 2314 CAS Ltd - Parish Insurance pound81053 Total Cheques paid pound183059 Balance in Community Account May 2020 pound4315159 Bank Statement Balance as of 2042020 pound4698384 Unpresented cheques to date pound383225 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound4315159 Coronavirus Spend from Grant ring-fenced for volunteer expenses Total awarded pound100000 Payment made to Cllr R Silvester pound50000 Balance pound50000
decided I did not have covid-19
Then one afternoon I started feeling
strange I happened to be on a zoom
meeting with David Nabarro who
said anyone who felt unwell should
isolate instantly on the spot I went
home early and then the journey
began
In the first days at home I wasnrsquot
sure I had covid-19 Then I damaged
my hands with bleach It had no
smell I assumed it was old and
inactivemdashbut it was just I could not
smell the chlorine The heaviness
and malaise became worse I had a
tightness in the chest and realised it
could be nothing else I was
mortified that I might have infected
the staff I had worked with for over
20 years I imagined their vulnerable
relatives dying and never forgiving
myself My mind was a mess My
condition deteriorated One
afternoon I suddenly developed a
tachycardia tightness in the chest
and felt so unwell I thought I was
dying My mind became foggy I
tried to google fulminating
myocarditis but couldnrsquot navigate
the screen properly There was
nothing to do I thought if this is it
so be it
A few hours later I woke up alive
and the tightness replaced by
extreme fatigue Every day day after
day Sometimes I felt better and
became optimistic after all the
paralytic state had not recurred but
then the next day I felt as though
someone had hit me around the head
with a cricket bat Staff at work
criticised me for not being clear
ldquomake up your mind Are you
getting better or notrdquo I guess they
were frightened too but I really
could not understand what was
happening
The illness went on and on The
symptoms changed it was like an
advent calendar every day there was
a surprise something new A muggy
head acutely painful calf upset
stomach tinnitus pins and needles
aching all over breathlessness
dizziness arthritis in my hands
weird sensation in the skin with
synthetic materials Gentle exercise or
walking made me worsemdashI would
feel absolutely dreadful the next day I
started talking to others I found a
marathon runner who had tried 8 km
in her second week which caused her
to collapse with rigors and sleep for
24 hours I spoke to others
experiencing weird symptoms which
were often discounted by those around
them as anxiety making them doubt
themselves
The internet described recovery times
of about two weeks for people that
had not been hospitalised I had not
had severe disease yet here I was after
four weeks still unwell My doctor
neighbour and GP were concerned I
consulted with friends who were
consultants in infectious diseases by
email and they wondered if I had more
lung involvement than I had
estimated My tenant had friends who
were still ill at four weeks and this
helped a lot
The least helpful comments were from
people who explained to me that I had
post viral fatigue I knew this was
wrong There was a pattern in that
period from two weeks to six weeks
feeling absolutely dreadful during the
day sleep heavily waking with the
bed drenched in sweat getting up with
a blinding headache receding during
the day turning me into a battered
ragdoll in the evening
I joined a Facebook page (Covid-19
Support Group (have ithad it)) full of
people with these stories some from
the UK some from the US People
suffering from the disease but not
believing their symptoms were real
their families thinking the symptoms
were anxiety employers telling people
they had to return to work as the two
weeks for the illness was up And the
posts reflect this ldquoI thought I was
going crazy for not getting better in
their time framerdquo ldquothe doctor said
there is zero reason to believe it lasts
this longrdquo And too people report that
their families do not believe their ever
changing symptoms that it is
psychological it is the stress
Over the weeks I have been touched
COPING WITH COVID-19 A PERSONAL STORY Paul Garner
Page 22
Hope you can join in being thankful
we have no coronavirus in Northwold
Paul is son of Northwold girl at
school with Basil and we have been
friends ever since
Mother Sylvia died some years ago
but David Paulrsquos Dad is still alive
living in Liverpool
Keep safe
Very best wishes Pam Eyles
Paul Garner ldquoFor 7 weeks I have
been through a roller coaster of ill
health extreme emotions and utter
exhaustionrdquo
May 5 2020
Paul Garner professor of infectious
diseases at Liverpool School of
Tropical Medicine discusses his
experience of having covid-19
In mid-March I developed covid-19
For almost seven weeks I have been
through a roller coaster of ill health
extreme emotions and utter
exhaustion Although not hospitalised
it has been frightening and long The
illness ebbs and flows but never goes
away Health professionals
employers partners and people with
the disease need to know that this
illness can last for weeks and the long
tail is not some ldquopost-viral fatigue
syndromerdquomdashit is the disease People
who have a more protracted illness
need help to understand and cope with
the constantly shifting bizarre
symptoms and their unpredictable
course
Early March seems so far away I
watched Boris introduce social
distancing and then shake hands on
national television I talked with
epidemiological colleagues about the
established effects of austerity
increasing mortality in the poor and
how lockdown would worsen this I
advised my 97 year old father to
isolate I said to myself that years of
running and military fitness would
protect me from harm I discounted a
runny nose carefully checked my
temperature every day and examined
the CDCWHO comparison table and
by the people that have quietly
stepped in to help me cope
appropriate unobtrusive timely
Family friends colleagues and
neighbours Our local yoga studiorsquos
motto is ldquoa community building
strength in mind body and heartrdquo
This love and support of gives us a
direction for our future And today the
disease has lifted For the first time I
do not feel awful
The aim of this piece is to get this
message out for some people the
illness goes on for a few weeks
Symptoms come and go are strange
and frightening The exhaustion is
severe real and part of the illness
And we all need support and love
from the community around us
Paul Garner is Professor at the
Liverpool School of Tropical
Medicine He is Director of the Centre
for Evidence Synthesis in Global
Health and Co-ordinating Editor of
the Cochrane Infectious Diseases
Group
Twitter PaulGarnerWoof
Page 23
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Remember how pork used to taste when you still had proper crackling Fancy some handmade sausages with more meat than filling Love thick cut bacon with the rind on that has been dry cured All delivered to your door
Call Rob Simonds on 07940800275 to arrange a delivery
Traditional amp Gluten Free 85 meat sausages
pound12 for 3 packs of 8 sausages
Dry Cure Smoked amp Unsmoked Bacon
pound6 a pack ndash approx 500g
Rolled Shoulder of Pork
pound10 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Pack of 2 pork chops
pound5
Smoked Gammon Joints
pound12 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Native Breed Lamb Boxes available in season Dexter Beef Boxes available upon request
(Taken from Facebook post Editor)
Page 24
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We enter modern times with the reigns
of William IV and Queen Victoria and
their successors to the
present day
Next after Thomas Waddington as
Rector was Charles Manners Richard
Norman born in 1799 Through his
mother Lady Elizabeth Norman (neacutee
Manners) who married Richard
Norman of Leatherhead he was a
grand-son of the 4th Duke of Rutland
and nephew of the 5th Duke and a
great grandson of the 4th Duke of
Beaufort His motherrsquos brothers were
the 5th Duke of Rutland and two
generals He received the benefice of
Northwold worth pound740 a year (just
under pound42000 a year nowadays) from
the Bishop of Ely in 1833 The tithes
were commuted to a fixed rent charge
of pound896 (approximately pound47500
today) a few years later In 1845 St
Andrewrsquos Northwold was described as
a ldquolarge handsome fabricrdquo with a
ldquolofty tower (built in 1473) containing
six bells and a good clockrdquo The parish
at that time had 1140 inhabitants The
size of the population has not changed
to any great extent since then
Charles Norman was a bachelor for
the first eight years of his time in
Northwold Then he met and at the
age of 41 married a spinster of 38
called Caroline Amelia Angerstein
whose father John was the owner of a
huge estate round Weeting Hall If
Charles brought aristocratic
connections what did Caroline bring
to the marriage She was a grand-
daughter of John Julius Angerstein
(1735-1823) who came to England in
1750 from St Petersburg where his
German family had been settled He
was a Lloyds under-writer by the
time he was 21 and went on to
become one of the wealthiest men in
England When he died the British
government bought his fabulous art
collection in 1824 for pound58000 (at a
conservative estimate about pound3
million today) and used it as the
nucleus of its new National Gallery
Connoisseurs of early Hollywood
movies may remember the film
Lloyds of London made in 1936
Guy Standing played the pivotal part
of John Julius Angerstein in what
was then a star-studded cast
including C Aubrey Smith
Madeleine Carroll George Sanders
and Tyrone Power
It was John Julius Angerstein who
bought Weeting Hall and established
the family there for more than a
century until Carolinersquos brother
William sold it in 1897 The Rev
Charles Norman died in 1873 in his
74th year Caroline herself died aged
77 in 1879 She lived for a while as a
widow in Brandon Hall which was
also owned by the Angersteins and
did charitable works in Brandon as
well as in Northwold where the
school and the almshouses bear the
family name of Norman
Whittington owes to her the
foundation of its separate church
later the centre of its own
ecclesiastical parish
Charles Norman was Rector for 40
years Charles and Caroline Norman
have their tomb just inside the south
entrance of the churchyard near the
lych gate
During Charles Normanrsquos time ndash in
1852 ndash the church was re-seated a fact
recorded in an inscription on the wall
inside the tower When St Andrewrsquos
underwent other restoration work in
the eighteen fifties and sixties the
restorers appears to have shown more
respect for the character of this ancient
church than many of their
contemporaries showed to churches
elsewhere in England A drainpipe to
the west of the porch bears the date
1857 Inside the church another sign
of those times is the organ erected in
1868 out of funds ldquofrom the Church
Estaterdquo This organ bears a modern
plaque recording the fact that for 42
years of the 20th century Arthur
Barber a local farmer was voluntary
organist The font in front of the tower
dates from 1882 Its elaborately
carved cover suspended from the
Modern Times ndash From Charles
Norman Onwards roof by a chain and
capable of being raised and lowered
was added in 1887
National as opposed to family history
is reflected in the memorial tablet to
Lieutenant William Carter of the 5th
Fusiliers who died in the siege of
Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny of
1857 He was 32 Tombstones and
wall tablets bear witness to the close
attachment of the Carter family to this
church in the 18th and 19th centuries
Victorian Rectors after Charles
Norman were Richard Snowdon Smith
(1873) William Cowper Johnson
(1889) and Claud Cecil Thornton
(1892) who is commemorated in the
fine and sturdy lych gate
FROM HISTORY NOTES ON NORTHWOLD CHURCH Courtesy of Pam Eyles
Page 25
March 2020 1st Prize pound20 No62 Barry Langley 2nd Prize pound15 No15 June Jones 3rd Prize pound10 No11 David Lavender
April 2020 1st Prize pound20 No 3 Harry Cater 2nd Prize pound15 No 14 Annette Storey 3rd Prize pound10 No 99 David Gricks
May 2020 1st Prize pound25 No 19 Brian Waters 2nd Prize pound15 No 30 Mark Hampton 3rd Prize pound10 No 71 David Kimber
Roger Preston
100 CLUB DRAW
Do not leave home if you or someone you live
with has any of the following
a high temperature
a new continuous cough
a loss of or change to your sense of smell or taste
Check the NHS website if you have symptoms
Page 26
Downham Market
PC Aaron Jones mdash Spellowfields Clenchwarton Wapole Walton St
Lawrence Mershe Lande and Wiggenhall
Email SNTTerringtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Ryan Williams mdash West Winch Watlington Airfield
Wimbotsham and Fincham and Wissey
Email SNTWatlingtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Tracey James and PC Dave Funnell mdash Downham Market
Emneth and Outwell Upwell and Delph Hilgay with Denver Denton
Email SNTDownhamMarketnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
Message from your Engagement Officer
I am PC Lee Anderton and I work as the Engagement Officer for West Norfolk My responsibilities include working alongside and promoting the Special Constabulary Police Support Volunteers Neighbourhood Watch and Community Speedwatch If you are interested in volunteering for any of these roles please e-mail me at LeeAndertonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
4 weeks into the lockdown due to COVID-19 (Apr 20) and largely from a policing prospective the majority of people are playing by the rules The Constabulary is continuing to work with those people who breach the rules by way of engaging and explaining we will use tickets or report to court anyone who continuously break rules after being warned It is pleasing to say for the majority this approach is working
During this time the Constabulary is continuing to delivery day to day policing and officers are still responding to calls as they come in We are still encouraging everyone to use the same methods of contacting us 999 for an emergency ie a crime in progress 101 or via our website contact us to report a crime that has happened Officers are practising social distancing at all police premises but sometimes due to the nature of our work we will have to work close to together for example arresting a violent offender
During this period of time we are concerned that Domestic Violence could increase and we would like to reassure people that we are still here and will help so please if you are aware of anyone who is living in fear of domestic violence get in touch with us I would also like to remind people that although we are spending most of our time at home please donrsquot stop carrying out the 9pm Routine as the simple steps in the routine will help prevent you from becoming a victim of crime Unfortunately we have also seen an increase in scams and especially COVID- 19 scams and I would encourage everyone to register with Norfolk County Council Trading Standards at the following link httpswwwnorfolkgovukbusinesstrading-standardsscamsconsumer-alerts to get a weekly update with the latest scams Finally if there are any questions or anything I can assist you with please do not hesitate to get in touch and I look forward to the time when we can all start to meet face to face again until then stay save StayHomeSaveLives ProtectTheNHS
Page 27
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MAY 20 UPDATE
Ray Gribble
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I thought you might be interested in this small article on the origin of the name lsquoVentura Closersquoit would be interesting to
consider the stories behind other local street names As your Borough Councillor I am
available to help with any Borough
related problems (inc Freebridge
Issues) and am available on my home
tel no 01366 727037 or by email
cllrtomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
Tomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
With kind regards Councillor Tom Ryves Methwold Ward KLWNBC Home 01366 727037
lsquoVentura Closersquo A legacy from RAF Methwold
It is common practice for new streets built near the sites of old RAF stations to reflect this heritage in their namehellipso in Methwold we have Ventura Close and of course Trent VC Close
The Ventura
The Ventura was developed from the Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar transport as a replacement for the Lockheed Hudson bombers then in service with the Royal Air Force Used in daylight attacks against occupied Europe they proved to have weaknesses and were removed from bomber duty and some used for
patrols by Coastal Command The Ventura was available to the RAF as an off the peg solution to the problems of building an effective bomber force quickly and the first orders were placed in 1940 At the time the larger 4-engined bombers associated with the Strategic bombing offensive were still on the drawing board
Service with the RAF
The RAF ordered 188 Venturas in February 1940 which were delivered from mid-1942 Venturas were initially used for daylight raids and were crewed by Australian and New Zealand airmen who flew from Methwold like some other early RAF bombers they proved too vulnerable without fighter escort Venturas were replaced by the faster de Havilland Mosquito The Venturas were transferred to patrol duties with Coastal Command as the Mosquito replaced them in bomber squadrons
The Ventura at Methwold
In Methwold there were two squadrons equipped with the Ventura mdash No 464 Squadron RAAF (1942) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II and No 487 Squadron RNZAF(1942ndash1943) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II
Operations
The Ventura flew its first operational mission for the RAF on 3 November 1942 when three Venturas of 21 Squadron attacked railway targets near Hengelo in the Netherlands On 6 December 1942 47 Venturas from
DIDLINGTON HALL SALE PARTICULARS
Thanks for the fantastic response last year to my appeal to purchase the old sales catalogues for Didlington Hall which resulted in my obtaining two catalogues one for a sale I was completely unaware of I am still very interested in obtaining a number of the sale catalogues Also just to satisfy my interest and curiosity does anybody have or know what happened to anything and I mean anything even just building materials that came from the demolition sales of the 1950s
Please contact Andrew 01440 788198 email andrewtate738gmailcom
Page 28
UPDATE FROM OUR LOCAL BOROUGH COUNCILLOR
21 464 (RAAF) and 487 (RNZAF) squadrons participated in Operation Oyster the large daylight 2 Group raid against the Philips radio and vacuum tube factories at Eindhoven Also committed to the raid were 36 Bostons and 10 de Havilland Mosquitos[16] Carrying incendiaries they were placed in the third wave of aircraft and suffered the highest rate of loss Nine of the 47 Venturas were shot down and many others were damaged by flak or bird strikes The force also lost four Bostons and one Mosquito
Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC Six months later on 3 May 1943 Venturas of 487 Squadron RNZAF were sent on Operation Ramrod 16 an attack on a power station in Amsterdam The squadron was told
that the target was of such importance to Dutch morale that the attack was to be continued regardless of opposition Significant problems developed with rendezvousing with the escorting fighters with the end result being that all 10 Venturas that crossed the coast were lost to German fighters Squadron Leader Leonard Trent (later the last of the Great Escapers) won the Victoria Cross for his leadership in this raid
The citation for Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC reads as follows
ldquoThe KING has been graciously pleased to confer the VICTORIA CROSS on the under-mentioned officer in recognition of most
SANDRArsquoS STAMP amp CRAFT STUDIO GROUP
My regular monthly craft sessions
in Northwold Village Hall are
Third Monday monthly 7 - 9pm
(not held in December) and cost
from 1st October 2019 will be pound12
which includes all materials to
create 8 beautiful handmade cards
Tea amp Coffee included
Sandra Roberts
07806 616704
conspicuous braverymdash
Squadron Leader Leonard Henry TRENT DFC (NZ2481) Royal New Zealand Air Force No 487 (RNZAF) Squadron
On the 3rd May 1943 Squadron Leader Trent was detailed to lead a formation of Ventura aircraft in a daylight attack on the power station at Amsterdam
This operation was intended to encourage the Dutch workmen in their resistance to enemy pressure The target was known to be heavily defended The importance of bombing it regardless of enemy fighters or anti-aircraft fire was strongly impressed on-the air crews taking part in the operation
Before taking off Squadron Leader Trent told the deputy leader that he was going over the target whatever lsquohappened
All went well until the Venturas and their fighter escort were nearing the Dutch coast Then one bomber was hit and had to turn back Suddenly large numbers of enemy fighters appeared Our escorting fighters were hotly engaged and lost touch with the bombing force The Venturas closed up for mutual protection and commenced their run up to the target Unfortunately the fighters detailed to support them over the target had reached the area too early and had been recalled
Soon the bombers were attacked They were at the mercy of 15 to 20 Messerschmitts which dived on them
incessantly Within four minutes six Venturas were destroyed Squadron Leader Trent continued on his course with the 3 remaining aircraft
In a short time 2 more Venturas went down in flames Heedless of the murderous attacks and of the heavy anti-aircraft fire which was now encountered Squadron Leader Trent completed an accurate bombing run and even shot down a Messerschmitt at point-blank range Dropping his bombs in the target area he turned away
The aircraft following him was shot down on reaching the target Immediately afterwards his own aircraft was hit went into a spin and broke up Squadron Leader Trent and his navigator were thrown clear and became prisoners of war The other two members of the crew
perished
On this his 24th sortie Squadron Leader Trent showed outstanding leadership Such was the trust placed in this gallant officer that the other pilots followed him unwaveringly His cool unflinching courage and devotion to duty in the face of overwhelming odds rank with the finest examples of these virtuesrdquo
Page 29
If you would like to write an article
or have ideas to include in future
columns we would love to hear from
you Please email your submissions
to editornorthwoldnet
487 Sqn RNZAF Lockheed Ventura
Page 30
NORTHWOLD BOWLS CLUB
The 2020 bowls season was due to
commence in April but is now
suspended due to the COVID-19
pandemic
Our Annual General Meeting was
due to take place on Thursday 26th
March and would have been held
in the Sports amp Social club
We are always wishing to welcome
new members so if you would like
to know more about the club then
for more information you can
contact Roger Preston (01366
727694) or Hod Everett (01760
336494)
(Anybody new to bowls would be
offered some coaching at the start
of the season mdash whenever that
may be)
NORTHWOLD VILLAGE HALL NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The AGM of the Village Hall Trustees was due to be held on Tuesday 24th March 2020 but has now been
postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
All Northwold residents are welcome to attend and are advised that eligibility for election to the Trustees (ldquoThe Committeerdquo) is open to one representative of ANY recognised village organisation which either uses or potentially uses the Village Hall In addition two representatives of the general village population are eligible for election
Vacancies DO exist in the trustees and ldquonew bloodrdquo is particularly encouraged to provide a continuously fresh input of skills and ideas The AGM will be followed at 730PM by a committee meeting of those elected Mr M Howarth Chairman helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip The official notice above provides details of the next Annual General Meeting and we would be delighted to see some new faces prepared to play a part in managing the facility that we have however small that part may be Some questions you may have Q Who is eligible to be a trustee A Anyone resident in the Village who can represent a village organisation club or business ndash even if they are not users of the Hall Existing organisations represented include The WI Tots and Co The Parish Council The Dance Club In addition a limited number of trustees who represent ldquothe Publicrdquo may be appointed No special qualifications are required Q What is my commitment as a trustee A
Attending four to six meetings a year
Nothing financial (we have insurance) attendance at a meeting about every two months and assistance in any aspect of running the hall that you would like to provide This could be
Providing informed opinions of the Village Population to help guide the decisions made by the Trustees as a group
Managing or helping to manage (but not necessarily DOING) the maintenance or updating of the Hall
Helping with fundraising activities Q How do I get involved A Come to the AGM or contact the Chairman at any time
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CALL 01842 862 828
THEDOGSHACKLAKENHEATH
Classified Ads
Graham Smith amp Sons
Pest amp Vermin Control for homes
farms and businesses
24hr 7-day service
Local family business
(Clover Farm Mundford)
Tel 01842 879904
Mob 07946 733188 __________________________________________
D W Aerials
TV aerials Digital TW aerials amp
Satellite dishes fitted Plus TV signal
boosters TV extension cables and
CCTV installed etc
Tel 01366 728403
Mobile 07752 587111
Page 31
Thank you very much
for all your kind donations to the foodbank and all you do to help others
If you would like to donate to your local Foodbank there is a drop off point at St Andrewrsquos Church Northwold Find out more
httpthetfordfoodbankorguk
httpwwwtrusselltrustorg
If you need the Foodbank please donrsquot
hesitate to contact someone who can
give you a foodbank voucher such as
doctors health visitors social workers
clergy citizenrsquos advice bureau and
police
Ness and Paul
foodbankdonationsnymhushcom
THE MAGPIE CENTRE WEST NORFOLK RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
Closed Until Further Notice
In line with RDA National advice and
guidelines we regret to advise that the
Magpie Centre will be closed until
further notice
As you would expect our horses will
continue to be cared for and we need
your support more than ever Please
check our Facebook page for regular
updates thank you
We have been carrying out our life-
changing activities at our Wallington
Hall location for over 30 years and
take great pride in the exceptional
standard of our instructors and
volunteers
We rely on voluntary help as well as
donations and legacies to deliver our
services
Advice for Volunteers
If you are to visit the Magpie Centre
as a volunteer dur ing the closure of
the Magpie Centre to help with horse
care and field maintenance thank you
so much
Can we please ask that on arrival and
departure you wash your hands and
regularly during your visit Please also
avoid close contact with others and
practice social distancing at all times
whilst at the centre
In the event you experience any of
the symptoms of coronavirus
including coughing fever however
minor please DO NOT VISIT THE
MAGPIE CENTRE
Please inform us immediately if you
have any symptoms or are diagnosed
with coronavirus and you have either
visited the Magpie Centre recently or
have come into contact with someone
who has
The current advice from the NHS can
be found here httpswwwnhsuk
conditionscoronavirus-covid-19
The Magpie Centre home of WNRDA
now has 90 volunteers who give up
their time on a regular basis to help
with the running of the yard pony care
and assisting with riding and carriage
driving lessons
No previous experience is required for
volunteers as all training will be
provided
If you can help with this please call the
Centre on 01553 810202
Thank you
Would you like to advertise in
Village Life
Please contact the Editor
for available sizes amp rates
editornorthwoldnet
Or Tel 01366 727072
Annual Club Memberships are now due
Adults pound5 Children pound250 Member benefits inc discounted Events tickets and Club Hire
Please contact a committee member
See our Facebook page for up-to-date info on upcoming events
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL CLUB Hovellrsquos Lane Northwold IP26 5LX
Page 32
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL
CLUB
The club is normally open for bookings for social events
birthday parties weddings christenings amp funeral wakes
The bar can also be made available
All at very reasonable rates
For information call
Tony Waring 728455
David Gricks 728174
David Lavender 727111
Due to COVID-19 pandemic the club is shut indefinitely
All events are cancelled until further notice
Stay safe everyone
Thank you to all our volunteers who keep the club running
ALL EVENTS ADVERTISED ON THIS PAGE ARE AT
RISK OF CANCELLATION DUE TO THE ON-GOING
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Page 15
Payments agreed for April invoices Northwold Payments Agreed wc AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Balance for April 2020 pound2402206 Minus the following direct debits Havenpower pound11377 Havenpower pound485 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound14272 Plus the following receipts Norfolk Community Foundation Covid 19 grant pound100000 Precept pound2010284 Total Income pound2110284 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound4498218 Cheques Description Total 2312 Cancelled cheque to viking Stationary -pound7733 2314 Weeting Parish Council - Payment for use
of online banking for Bacs payment to Cllr Sylvester for volunteer group expenses pound50000
2315 Clerks salary and expenses pound37759 2316 HMRC PAYE pound21980 2314 CAS Ltd - Parish Insurance pound81053 Total Cheques paid pound183059 Balance in Community Account May 2020 pound4315159 Bank reconciliation for April Bank Statement Balance as of 2042020 pound4698384 Unpresented cheques to date pound383225 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound4315159 Coronavirus Spend from Grant ring-fenced for volunteer expenses Total awarded pound100000 Payment made to Cllr R Silvester pound50000 Balance pound50000 pound10000 ring-fenced for Community Car Park
EXPERIENCED GARDENER
WITH EXCELLENT REFERENCES
AVAILABLE FOR WORK
REASONABLE HOURLY RATES
Telephone James on
01366 - 328895
Page 16
intention of turning them into photobooks for the kids to keep So all in all I shall be OK with lockdown until Christmas Then of course all the colour slides from the 60s and 70s need sorting out scanning and turning into books
Since we have lived here I have gone to Morrisons supermarket in January and February They sell the most amazing perennial plants which I take home and ldquobring onrdquo ready to plant in the Spring This year I bought Armeria Knautia Erysimum Linaria Coreopsis Campanula Cymbalaria Cistus Lychnis Hesperis and some Berberis and Viburnum They were all really inexpensive and we are already enjoying a profusion of colour Online sources have provided dry root plants such as Dahlia Dicentra Red Hot Poker and Echinacia and lots of climbers to cover all my new trellis work I have spent day after day in the garden for the last seven weeks and it is amazing how friendly the birds have become Of course the robin sits on my spade or wheelbarrow but I now have pigeons collared doves magpies and blackbirds all in amongst my feet The blackbirds spend all day digging in my newly worked tilth of soil digging a big hole in their search for worms and scattering the soil all over the patio All this while I am working four feet away planting all my new heathers etc for them to dig up The blackbirds ndash mother father and more recently half a dozen offspring ndash all work diligently chucking soil about and grinning at me I am sure that if they had two fingers gestures would be
made The big birds fight for the birdbath So far the female pigeon is winning ndash she just sits in it for long periods of time and the others fly around more and more irritable because they want a drink or a bath
Happily we have no Bluebells or (after an initial skirmish with some infested top soil) Bindweed However my beautiful new lawn has become infested with coarse grasses mostly couch and the current an is to replace it in the autumn Bluebells are easier to get rid of
Unless anything dramatic happens next months article will deal with how much all the plants have grown Also I may be able to tell you what I have found in the garage during the clear out
A bachelor uses the same pub every night On most evenings a beautiful girl would come in and drink alone After a week he made his move but despite his best efforts he could make no progress with her She would not even accept a drink Eventually he asked her ldquoWhy wont you come home with merdquo The girl replied ldquoWell this may seem odd in this day and age but I am saving myself and keeping pure until I meet the man I loverdquo ldquoWowrdquo said the bachelor ldquoThat must be rather difficultrdquo ldquoOh I dont mind too muchrdquo she replied ldquoBut my husband is quite upsetrdquo
A man was walking along a beach in California when he discovered an old brass lamp He rubbed it and an irascible genie appeared ldquoThis is the fourth time this month and I am fed up granting wishes so you can only have one wishrdquo The man replied ldquoWell I have always wanted to go to Hawaii but I am scared of flying and I get very seasick Could you build me a bridge so I can drive thererdquo The genie is not impressed ldquoThe wishes you people come up with This idea is ridiculous How would the supports reach the bottom of the Pacific How much concrete How much steel No think of another wishrdquo ldquoOKrdquo says the man ldquoHerersquos another wish I have been married and divorced four times My wives always said that I am uncaring and insensitive So my wish is that I could understand women know how they feel inside and what they are thinking when they give me
WHAT DID THE DOCTOR THINK THIS MONTH
Well we are still here not having left the house and garden for seven weeks We are mightily blessed to have the garden and for most of the time stunning weather so life has been OK At the beginning of the lock down which for us could last for months as we are categorised as old and frail I said to Deannie that I would need several projects to keep me sane On good days I would work on the garden much of which still required rescuing from the rock hard clay which formed the potential flower beds On cold days I would sort out my study having tipped everything into the room and the cupboards when we moved life in the room had not moved on and a serious sort out was required Talking of a serious sort out leads me to the third project - the garage We have a large double garage and before we moved we racked it all out with four 20ft rows of four tiers high racking and when we moved everything got stashed higgledy-piggledy into the garage much to the amusement and derision of all our friends and relatives Little has changed and I have been receiving a lot of ldquostickrdquo from anyone who dares to express an opinion Management has been extremely tolerant probably because she is totally overwhelmed whenever she attempts to enter the garage and cannot get beyond the door I have told her that all she needs to do is tie a rope to the door and the other to her waist thus ensuring that she will always escape ndash this works well for me but she does not seem impressed by the idea The fourth project concerns sorting out photos many of which go back to the early 1930s (some into the 1800s) with the
Page 17
the silent treatment know what they are crying and what they really want when they say lsquonothingrsquo Above all I want to be able to make them truly happyrdquo
The genie thinks for a while and then asks ldquoHow many lanes should the bridge have two or fourrdquo
Best wishes to you all Ian Nisbet
DOWN MEMORY LANE Why General Practice
Dr Ian Nisbet I have wanted to be a GP since the age of four In the 1940s when my two uncles were single-handed dispensing GPs in Halifax and Stainland in Yorkshire I was fascinated by the smell of Vitamin B in the dispensary the consulting rooms in the house and the conversations over the meal table which demonstrated the two doctors profound devotion to their patients Their wives were the sole receptionists and only they would answer the telephone which was mounted on the wall at eye level The box was mahogany and the fittings were all brass There was a crank handle to contact the operator The brass mouthpiece was permanently fixed to the box and the brass earpiece was removed from the box to take the call My aunts would put out my uncles clothes every day matching the shirts suits cufflinks and shoes to save the doctor being troubled by mundane matters Assisted by the maid the cleaner and the gardener (the chauffeur had been dismissed when the NHS started in 1948 and the doctors incomes although lower became regular The remaining staff gradually disappeared over the next few years) the wives would run their enormous houses with military precision The houses which were quite similar had long tiled corridors ideal for pushing my Dinky lorries and buses around and I must have travelled miles on my knees the aunts were horrified by how black my knees became The two GPs would take me out on their visits around the towns and the Yorkshire Moors They had Rover cars which improved as new models became available leading up to the Rover 90 100 and 110 great luxury I was always made most welcome by the patients who plied me with
lemonade and cakes a great treat when many groceries were still on ration and fired me up with enthusiasm to be a GP Only later did I learn of the enormous stress the doctors were under with a 247 commitment to their patients and many night visits of which I as a child was unaware Many treatments were as yet uninvented sulphonamides were quite new and Penicillin was in its infancy The uncles would often have to watch patients die with nothing except compassion to offer them Crisis and Lysis were still very much in vogue Uncle David used to have a couple of ldquocoping strategiesrdquo In Winter when he could cope no longer with the stress he would drive to Scotch Corner on the A1 and sit there for an hour or two In the Summer he would drive to the seaside hire a small motor boat and drive it out to sea until he ran out of petrol Then he would sit there and wait to be rescued I could never understand the boat scenario at the time but I was often reminded of it after I had moved to Feltwell and frequently became overwhelmed by the day and night workload I only have one unhappy memory of those times One of the aunts laid the table with thin round cork mats to protect the surface My enquiring mind made me wonder whether or not the mat could be folded in two Of course I tried it and it broke My father who was of a Victorian disposition with regard to my upbringing was singularly displeased and I remember the episode well The single-minded ambition to be a GP made all my school decisions about which subjects to take very easy I went to Birkenhead School something of an academic pressure cooker with seven day a week commitments and went to The London Hospital to study Medicine starting a couple of months before my 18th birthday I qualified when I was just over 22 years old and started my ldquoHouse jobsrdquo at The London Hospital (Orthopaedics) followed by General Medicine and a senior house officer position in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the old Redhill General Hospital The house jobs were extremely hard work Basically at Redhill I was on call 24 hours a day seven days a week with only half a day off each month all for
pound78 per month It was absolutely exhausting and I felt nauseous with tiredness a lot of the time I had my own room on the ward with a bed in it I remember being grateful if I managed to have more than an hours uninterrupted sleep The experience gained was phenomenal Todays young hospital doctors with their 48 hours per week in shifts must have great problems gaining the sort of experience which has stood me in such good stead Abiding memories from those days involve glass syringes There were no disposable plastic syringes The glass plunger was ground to make it rough so that it would have friction with the barrel of the syringe We would put some vaseline on it to make it watertight Often while pulling on the barrel to extract the blood from a vein the whole thing would go loose the plunger would fall out of the barrel and the floor would be covered in blood Angry patient and embarrassed doctor I have previously written about boiling patients urine as part of the testing procedure ndash warm it gently over the Bunsen burner go too far and an air bubble will form in the test tube explode and blow the entire contents of the test tube over the bench I have vivid memories from my Gynaecology job A middle-aged Canadian lady ended up on my ward She had uterine fibroids and had been bleeding profusely before collapsing She was admitted with a Haemoglobin of about 20 (it should be at least 85) and was in imminent danger of death Normally we would transfuse her with blood get her stable and perform an hysterectomy The problem was ndash she was a Jehovahs Witness and refused point blank to have a transfusion I told her she would almost certainly die without treatment and she said ldquoOK if that is Gods willrdquo I rang her husband in Canada and he said the same Thoroughly rattled I rang the Medical Protection Society who told me that I should leave her alone having asked her to sign a disclaimer form She signed and I waited for her to die However the bleeding stopped her Haemoglobin started to rise and against all the odds she survived We must draw our own conclusions I bought a house in Copthorne and started in general practice in Pound Hill Crawley when I was just over 24 years old [End]
Swaffham Norfolk PE37 8HT
LOCAL BUS SERVICES There are more buses than those listed - check with the driver visit wwwcoachservicesltdcom wwwtravelineinfo or contact the following-
Coach Services 01842 821509 Travel Line 08712 002233
-------------------------------------------------------------------------Due to the COVID-19 pandemic starting on March 30th until further notice Coach Services will only be operating Monday to Friday
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NORTHWOLDWHITTINGTON - THETFORD (Coach Services - CS40)
NO RETURN SERVICE AVAILABLE DURING COVID-19 REDUCED SERVICE PERIOD
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THETFORD - NORTHWOLD WHITTINGTON ndash KINGrsquoS LYNN (Coach Services - CS40)
MONDAY ndash FRIDAY ONLY DURING COVID-19 REDUCED SERVICE PERIOD
Northwold Pick up point Tile CentreMethodist Chapel 1011 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Whittington Pick up point Norman Drive (A134) 1015 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Arrives Kingrsquos Lynn bus station Stand H 1055 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Departs Kingrsquos Lynn bus station Stand H 1330 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Whittington Drop Off point Norman Drive (A134) 1405 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Northwold Drop Off point Tile CentreMethodist Chapel 1409 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Brandon Drop Off point High St adj ALDI 1442 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Arrives Thetford Bus Interchange Stand D 1510 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
NO RETURN FROM THETFORD DURING COVID-19 REDUCED SERVICE PERIOD
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE NOTE New legislation came into force in January 2020 regarding bus services mostly for market day services regarding PSV Accessibility Regulations (disabled access) THIS HAS RESULTED IN THE FOLLOWING SERVICE CANCELLATIONS-
There is NO extra bus lsquoNo 12rsquo on Tuesdays mdash Kingrsquos Lynn Market Day
EAGLES COACHES ldquoDOWNHAM MARKET DAYrdquo SERVICE HAS ALSO BEEN CANCELLED
FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION PLEASE RING COACH SERVICES OR CHECK WEBSITE
Page 18
Saturday 13th June 2020
CANCELLED
Its with great sadness that the Norman PTFA Officers have had to take the decision to cancel this years
Carnival due to the current health situation Our main priority is everyones wellbeing so please stay safe and
well and our fantastic village Carnival will be back with a bang in 2021
The Norman PTFA
WASTE BIN and RECYCLING COLLECTION DATES
Due to COVID-19 there have been changes to bin collections Were unable to collect food waste Please
continue to place any food waste into your black bin which well collect as normal
You can view your scheduled bin collections below
The collection dates for all of the bins
that you have at your home reflect any
collections that are affected by bank
holidays
Please note that collection day
information will only be shown for the
brown bin service if you have paid for
the service
Thursday 11 June 2020 GREEN
Friday 12 June 2020 BROWN
Thursday 18 June 2020 BLACK
Thursday 25 June 2020 GREEN
Friday 26 June 2020 BROWN
Thursday 2 July 2020 BLACK
Your black and green bin collection is
normally THURSDAY
Your brown bin collection is
normally FRIDAY
ldquoI now get out for many more walks now that restrictions are lifted
I like to exercise my owner by
getting them to clean up after merdquo
Please look out for the strategically placed red bins around the village to dispose of your dog waste
Page 19
Page 20
REPORT FROM MONDAY 4TH TO FRIDAY 29TH MAY 2020 Covid 19 actions update
Rent from SSC ndash it was agreed (6
replied to the email) to suspend
the rent due from the Sports and
Social Club during the shutdown
Other Business
Water coming off the A134 into
Methwold Road ndash drains blocked -
Highways have this scheduled for
repair ndash should be completed by
the end of May
Two pull in places off the A134
into Church Lane by Bull Dog
Barnes ndash pot holes need filling ndash
Highways have this scheduled for
repair - should be completed by
the end of May
London bridge ndash update for Cllr
Macmullen - no further progress
with this as it is unlikely
gatherings will be allowed in the
event of a royal death at this time
Neighbourhood Watch ndash update
from Cllr Macmullen ndash this is
limited as two of the Watch
keepers are self-isolating but
keeping in touch with their
residents by phone or Whatrsquos App
or email I am in touch with a lot
of elderly residents by phone
Cllr Anderson filled in the holes
on the Sports Field with topsoil
donated by a resident
Application sent to HM Land
Registry to confirm who owns
the land behind Normandy
Close
Application sent to the bank to
set up internet banking
Cllr Anderson refurbished the
notice board in Hovells Lane
and removed the notice board
opposite the tile centre for the
same treatment
Planning Updates in Brief
2000334F 7 West End Barns
West End Northwold dated 4th
March 2020 REMOVAL OR
VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 1
AND 5 OF PLANNING
PERMISSION 192155F
Variation or removal of conditions
256 and 8 of planning
permission101380EXF (Extension
of time for the implementation of a
planning permission reference
0702109F) Construction of
dwelling and garage at 7 West End
Barns West end Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask if this notice has been
put out to local residents that could
be affected by this change and have
they had a chance to respond There
was no response from planning
Planning approved 22nd May 2020
2000269F SHOP Bulldog Barns 14
Thetford Road Northwold Norfolk
IP26 5LS dated 1st May 2020
Existing cafe on site to return to retail
space erection of temporary building
(occasional guest sleeping
accommodation no kitchenbathroom)
and erection of 2 x new summer
houseretail space
No objections
1801121NMA_1 4 Pinfold Lane
Northwold dated 11th May 2020
Non material amendment to planning
consent 1801121f Proposed side
extension front reception lobbyhall
and attached double garage in 575101
297109 a Conservation Area
3PL20200422F Fen Farm
Oxborough Road Stoke Ferry
PE33 9QH dated 27th April 2020
New wooden log cabin with jetty on
Land Adjacent the River Wissey
Would be used as a rest room shelter
when tending to the adjacent pumping
station(retrospective)
Parish Council object to this
application and letter has been sent to
Breckland Planning Department
DIDLINGTON NURSERIES
Why not visit our walled-in garden Nursery
For all your ornamental amp fruit trees
shrubs perennials and bedding plants
Also compost bark and a large selection of
ornamental pots
Tel (01842) 878288
Est 1962
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
MAY 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings
due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
All decisions made by email will be put on the agenda and minuted when public meetings are allowed
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
Page 21
Taylors Solid Fuels Ltd Family run since 1946
Regular fortnightly Solid Fuel deliveries in your area
Competitive prices and a full range of products
ldquoDonrsquot Shiver We Deliverrdquo
Quality top soils and aggregates Bulk bags and Tipper loads from 1 - 20 tonnes
Tel 01842890568 or see us on wwwtaylorssolidfuelscouk
Northwold Payments Agreed May 2020 AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The following payments were authorised wc 4th May by email The cheques were signed by Cllrs C Anderson and RCrisp Balance for April 2020 pound2402206 Minus the following direct debits Havenpower pound11377 Havenpower pound485 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound14272 Plus the following receipts Norfolk Community Foundation Covid 19 grant pound100000 Precept pound2010284 Total Income pound2110284 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound4498218 Cheques Description Total 2312 Cancelled cheque to Viking Stationary -pound7733 2314 Weeting Parish Council - Payment for use of
online banking for Bacs payment to Cllr Silvester for volunteer group expenses pound50000
2315 Clerks salary and expenses pound37759 2316 HMRC PAYE pound21980 2314 CAS Ltd - Parish Insurance pound81053 Total Cheques paid pound183059 Balance in Community Account May 2020 pound4315159 Bank Statement Balance as of 2042020 pound4698384 Unpresented cheques to date pound383225 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound4315159 Coronavirus Spend from Grant ring-fenced for volunteer expenses Total awarded pound100000 Payment made to Cllr R Silvester pound50000 Balance pound50000
decided I did not have covid-19
Then one afternoon I started feeling
strange I happened to be on a zoom
meeting with David Nabarro who
said anyone who felt unwell should
isolate instantly on the spot I went
home early and then the journey
began
In the first days at home I wasnrsquot
sure I had covid-19 Then I damaged
my hands with bleach It had no
smell I assumed it was old and
inactivemdashbut it was just I could not
smell the chlorine The heaviness
and malaise became worse I had a
tightness in the chest and realised it
could be nothing else I was
mortified that I might have infected
the staff I had worked with for over
20 years I imagined their vulnerable
relatives dying and never forgiving
myself My mind was a mess My
condition deteriorated One
afternoon I suddenly developed a
tachycardia tightness in the chest
and felt so unwell I thought I was
dying My mind became foggy I
tried to google fulminating
myocarditis but couldnrsquot navigate
the screen properly There was
nothing to do I thought if this is it
so be it
A few hours later I woke up alive
and the tightness replaced by
extreme fatigue Every day day after
day Sometimes I felt better and
became optimistic after all the
paralytic state had not recurred but
then the next day I felt as though
someone had hit me around the head
with a cricket bat Staff at work
criticised me for not being clear
ldquomake up your mind Are you
getting better or notrdquo I guess they
were frightened too but I really
could not understand what was
happening
The illness went on and on The
symptoms changed it was like an
advent calendar every day there was
a surprise something new A muggy
head acutely painful calf upset
stomach tinnitus pins and needles
aching all over breathlessness
dizziness arthritis in my hands
weird sensation in the skin with
synthetic materials Gentle exercise or
walking made me worsemdashI would
feel absolutely dreadful the next day I
started talking to others I found a
marathon runner who had tried 8 km
in her second week which caused her
to collapse with rigors and sleep for
24 hours I spoke to others
experiencing weird symptoms which
were often discounted by those around
them as anxiety making them doubt
themselves
The internet described recovery times
of about two weeks for people that
had not been hospitalised I had not
had severe disease yet here I was after
four weeks still unwell My doctor
neighbour and GP were concerned I
consulted with friends who were
consultants in infectious diseases by
email and they wondered if I had more
lung involvement than I had
estimated My tenant had friends who
were still ill at four weeks and this
helped a lot
The least helpful comments were from
people who explained to me that I had
post viral fatigue I knew this was
wrong There was a pattern in that
period from two weeks to six weeks
feeling absolutely dreadful during the
day sleep heavily waking with the
bed drenched in sweat getting up with
a blinding headache receding during
the day turning me into a battered
ragdoll in the evening
I joined a Facebook page (Covid-19
Support Group (have ithad it)) full of
people with these stories some from
the UK some from the US People
suffering from the disease but not
believing their symptoms were real
their families thinking the symptoms
were anxiety employers telling people
they had to return to work as the two
weeks for the illness was up And the
posts reflect this ldquoI thought I was
going crazy for not getting better in
their time framerdquo ldquothe doctor said
there is zero reason to believe it lasts
this longrdquo And too people report that
their families do not believe their ever
changing symptoms that it is
psychological it is the stress
Over the weeks I have been touched
COPING WITH COVID-19 A PERSONAL STORY Paul Garner
Page 22
Hope you can join in being thankful
we have no coronavirus in Northwold
Paul is son of Northwold girl at
school with Basil and we have been
friends ever since
Mother Sylvia died some years ago
but David Paulrsquos Dad is still alive
living in Liverpool
Keep safe
Very best wishes Pam Eyles
Paul Garner ldquoFor 7 weeks I have
been through a roller coaster of ill
health extreme emotions and utter
exhaustionrdquo
May 5 2020
Paul Garner professor of infectious
diseases at Liverpool School of
Tropical Medicine discusses his
experience of having covid-19
In mid-March I developed covid-19
For almost seven weeks I have been
through a roller coaster of ill health
extreme emotions and utter
exhaustion Although not hospitalised
it has been frightening and long The
illness ebbs and flows but never goes
away Health professionals
employers partners and people with
the disease need to know that this
illness can last for weeks and the long
tail is not some ldquopost-viral fatigue
syndromerdquomdashit is the disease People
who have a more protracted illness
need help to understand and cope with
the constantly shifting bizarre
symptoms and their unpredictable
course
Early March seems so far away I
watched Boris introduce social
distancing and then shake hands on
national television I talked with
epidemiological colleagues about the
established effects of austerity
increasing mortality in the poor and
how lockdown would worsen this I
advised my 97 year old father to
isolate I said to myself that years of
running and military fitness would
protect me from harm I discounted a
runny nose carefully checked my
temperature every day and examined
the CDCWHO comparison table and
by the people that have quietly
stepped in to help me cope
appropriate unobtrusive timely
Family friends colleagues and
neighbours Our local yoga studiorsquos
motto is ldquoa community building
strength in mind body and heartrdquo
This love and support of gives us a
direction for our future And today the
disease has lifted For the first time I
do not feel awful
The aim of this piece is to get this
message out for some people the
illness goes on for a few weeks
Symptoms come and go are strange
and frightening The exhaustion is
severe real and part of the illness
And we all need support and love
from the community around us
Paul Garner is Professor at the
Liverpool School of Tropical
Medicine He is Director of the Centre
for Evidence Synthesis in Global
Health and Co-ordinating Editor of
the Cochrane Infectious Diseases
Group
Twitter PaulGarnerWoof
Page 23
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MADE IN NORFOLK
FREE DELIVERY
SUPPLIED FROZEN
MINIMUM SPEND pound20
Remember how pork used to taste when you still had proper crackling Fancy some handmade sausages with more meat than filling Love thick cut bacon with the rind on that has been dry cured All delivered to your door
Call Rob Simonds on 07940800275 to arrange a delivery
Traditional amp Gluten Free 85 meat sausages
pound12 for 3 packs of 8 sausages
Dry Cure Smoked amp Unsmoked Bacon
pound6 a pack ndash approx 500g
Rolled Shoulder of Pork
pound10 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Pack of 2 pork chops
pound5
Smoked Gammon Joints
pound12 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Native Breed Lamb Boxes available in season Dexter Beef Boxes available upon request
(Taken from Facebook post Editor)
Page 24
TEL 01842 828129
MOB 07791 204492
Local Domestic Oil Boiler Servicing Servicing Standard amp CombiCondenser Boilers
Annual Service with Tank Inspection amp Boiler Commissioning
Breakdowns Maintenance amp Repairs WESTNORFOLKBOILERSERVICESCOUK
We enter modern times with the reigns
of William IV and Queen Victoria and
their successors to the
present day
Next after Thomas Waddington as
Rector was Charles Manners Richard
Norman born in 1799 Through his
mother Lady Elizabeth Norman (neacutee
Manners) who married Richard
Norman of Leatherhead he was a
grand-son of the 4th Duke of Rutland
and nephew of the 5th Duke and a
great grandson of the 4th Duke of
Beaufort His motherrsquos brothers were
the 5th Duke of Rutland and two
generals He received the benefice of
Northwold worth pound740 a year (just
under pound42000 a year nowadays) from
the Bishop of Ely in 1833 The tithes
were commuted to a fixed rent charge
of pound896 (approximately pound47500
today) a few years later In 1845 St
Andrewrsquos Northwold was described as
a ldquolarge handsome fabricrdquo with a
ldquolofty tower (built in 1473) containing
six bells and a good clockrdquo The parish
at that time had 1140 inhabitants The
size of the population has not changed
to any great extent since then
Charles Norman was a bachelor for
the first eight years of his time in
Northwold Then he met and at the
age of 41 married a spinster of 38
called Caroline Amelia Angerstein
whose father John was the owner of a
huge estate round Weeting Hall If
Charles brought aristocratic
connections what did Caroline bring
to the marriage She was a grand-
daughter of John Julius Angerstein
(1735-1823) who came to England in
1750 from St Petersburg where his
German family had been settled He
was a Lloyds under-writer by the
time he was 21 and went on to
become one of the wealthiest men in
England When he died the British
government bought his fabulous art
collection in 1824 for pound58000 (at a
conservative estimate about pound3
million today) and used it as the
nucleus of its new National Gallery
Connoisseurs of early Hollywood
movies may remember the film
Lloyds of London made in 1936
Guy Standing played the pivotal part
of John Julius Angerstein in what
was then a star-studded cast
including C Aubrey Smith
Madeleine Carroll George Sanders
and Tyrone Power
It was John Julius Angerstein who
bought Weeting Hall and established
the family there for more than a
century until Carolinersquos brother
William sold it in 1897 The Rev
Charles Norman died in 1873 in his
74th year Caroline herself died aged
77 in 1879 She lived for a while as a
widow in Brandon Hall which was
also owned by the Angersteins and
did charitable works in Brandon as
well as in Northwold where the
school and the almshouses bear the
family name of Norman
Whittington owes to her the
foundation of its separate church
later the centre of its own
ecclesiastical parish
Charles Norman was Rector for 40
years Charles and Caroline Norman
have their tomb just inside the south
entrance of the churchyard near the
lych gate
During Charles Normanrsquos time ndash in
1852 ndash the church was re-seated a fact
recorded in an inscription on the wall
inside the tower When St Andrewrsquos
underwent other restoration work in
the eighteen fifties and sixties the
restorers appears to have shown more
respect for the character of this ancient
church than many of their
contemporaries showed to churches
elsewhere in England A drainpipe to
the west of the porch bears the date
1857 Inside the church another sign
of those times is the organ erected in
1868 out of funds ldquofrom the Church
Estaterdquo This organ bears a modern
plaque recording the fact that for 42
years of the 20th century Arthur
Barber a local farmer was voluntary
organist The font in front of the tower
dates from 1882 Its elaborately
carved cover suspended from the
Modern Times ndash From Charles
Norman Onwards roof by a chain and
capable of being raised and lowered
was added in 1887
National as opposed to family history
is reflected in the memorial tablet to
Lieutenant William Carter of the 5th
Fusiliers who died in the siege of
Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny of
1857 He was 32 Tombstones and
wall tablets bear witness to the close
attachment of the Carter family to this
church in the 18th and 19th centuries
Victorian Rectors after Charles
Norman were Richard Snowdon Smith
(1873) William Cowper Johnson
(1889) and Claud Cecil Thornton
(1892) who is commemorated in the
fine and sturdy lych gate
FROM HISTORY NOTES ON NORTHWOLD CHURCH Courtesy of Pam Eyles
Page 25
March 2020 1st Prize pound20 No62 Barry Langley 2nd Prize pound15 No15 June Jones 3rd Prize pound10 No11 David Lavender
April 2020 1st Prize pound20 No 3 Harry Cater 2nd Prize pound15 No 14 Annette Storey 3rd Prize pound10 No 99 David Gricks
May 2020 1st Prize pound25 No 19 Brian Waters 2nd Prize pound15 No 30 Mark Hampton 3rd Prize pound10 No 71 David Kimber
Roger Preston
100 CLUB DRAW
Do not leave home if you or someone you live
with has any of the following
a high temperature
a new continuous cough
a loss of or change to your sense of smell or taste
Check the NHS website if you have symptoms
Page 26
Downham Market
PC Aaron Jones mdash Spellowfields Clenchwarton Wapole Walton St
Lawrence Mershe Lande and Wiggenhall
Email SNTTerringtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Ryan Williams mdash West Winch Watlington Airfield
Wimbotsham and Fincham and Wissey
Email SNTWatlingtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Tracey James and PC Dave Funnell mdash Downham Market
Emneth and Outwell Upwell and Delph Hilgay with Denver Denton
Email SNTDownhamMarketnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
Message from your Engagement Officer
I am PC Lee Anderton and I work as the Engagement Officer for West Norfolk My responsibilities include working alongside and promoting the Special Constabulary Police Support Volunteers Neighbourhood Watch and Community Speedwatch If you are interested in volunteering for any of these roles please e-mail me at LeeAndertonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
4 weeks into the lockdown due to COVID-19 (Apr 20) and largely from a policing prospective the majority of people are playing by the rules The Constabulary is continuing to work with those people who breach the rules by way of engaging and explaining we will use tickets or report to court anyone who continuously break rules after being warned It is pleasing to say for the majority this approach is working
During this time the Constabulary is continuing to delivery day to day policing and officers are still responding to calls as they come in We are still encouraging everyone to use the same methods of contacting us 999 for an emergency ie a crime in progress 101 or via our website contact us to report a crime that has happened Officers are practising social distancing at all police premises but sometimes due to the nature of our work we will have to work close to together for example arresting a violent offender
During this period of time we are concerned that Domestic Violence could increase and we would like to reassure people that we are still here and will help so please if you are aware of anyone who is living in fear of domestic violence get in touch with us I would also like to remind people that although we are spending most of our time at home please donrsquot stop carrying out the 9pm Routine as the simple steps in the routine will help prevent you from becoming a victim of crime Unfortunately we have also seen an increase in scams and especially COVID- 19 scams and I would encourage everyone to register with Norfolk County Council Trading Standards at the following link httpswwwnorfolkgovukbusinesstrading-standardsscamsconsumer-alerts to get a weekly update with the latest scams Finally if there are any questions or anything I can assist you with please do not hesitate to get in touch and I look forward to the time when we can all start to meet face to face again until then stay save StayHomeSaveLives ProtectTheNHS
Page 27
Family Property Criminal Commercial Employment Personal Injury Wills amp Probate
METCALFE COPEMAN amp PETTEFAR LLP
SOLICITORS
wwwmcp-lawcouk
01842 756100
Cage Lane Thetford
Convenient town centre Location
Home visits may be available
MAY 20 UPDATE
Ray Gribble
Antique Restoration amp Traditional Upholstery
All aspects of antique furniture restoration including French polishing cabinet repairs and traditional upholstery
-------------------------------------------
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Footstools Sofas Chairs made to commission
-------------------------------------------
Picture Framing amp Mirrors
An extensive range of mouldings inc hand painted and gilded finishes
Antique and Reproduction Prints for sale
Vine House Church Road Wereham Kingrsquos Lynn
01366-500387
wwwraygribblecouk
I thought you might be interested in this small article on the origin of the name lsquoVentura Closersquoit would be interesting to
consider the stories behind other local street names As your Borough Councillor I am
available to help with any Borough
related problems (inc Freebridge
Issues) and am available on my home
tel no 01366 727037 or by email
cllrtomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
Tomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
With kind regards Councillor Tom Ryves Methwold Ward KLWNBC Home 01366 727037
lsquoVentura Closersquo A legacy from RAF Methwold
It is common practice for new streets built near the sites of old RAF stations to reflect this heritage in their namehellipso in Methwold we have Ventura Close and of course Trent VC Close
The Ventura
The Ventura was developed from the Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar transport as a replacement for the Lockheed Hudson bombers then in service with the Royal Air Force Used in daylight attacks against occupied Europe they proved to have weaknesses and were removed from bomber duty and some used for
patrols by Coastal Command The Ventura was available to the RAF as an off the peg solution to the problems of building an effective bomber force quickly and the first orders were placed in 1940 At the time the larger 4-engined bombers associated with the Strategic bombing offensive were still on the drawing board
Service with the RAF
The RAF ordered 188 Venturas in February 1940 which were delivered from mid-1942 Venturas were initially used for daylight raids and were crewed by Australian and New Zealand airmen who flew from Methwold like some other early RAF bombers they proved too vulnerable without fighter escort Venturas were replaced by the faster de Havilland Mosquito The Venturas were transferred to patrol duties with Coastal Command as the Mosquito replaced them in bomber squadrons
The Ventura at Methwold
In Methwold there were two squadrons equipped with the Ventura mdash No 464 Squadron RAAF (1942) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II and No 487 Squadron RNZAF(1942ndash1943) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II
Operations
The Ventura flew its first operational mission for the RAF on 3 November 1942 when three Venturas of 21 Squadron attacked railway targets near Hengelo in the Netherlands On 6 December 1942 47 Venturas from
DIDLINGTON HALL SALE PARTICULARS
Thanks for the fantastic response last year to my appeal to purchase the old sales catalogues for Didlington Hall which resulted in my obtaining two catalogues one for a sale I was completely unaware of I am still very interested in obtaining a number of the sale catalogues Also just to satisfy my interest and curiosity does anybody have or know what happened to anything and I mean anything even just building materials that came from the demolition sales of the 1950s
Please contact Andrew 01440 788198 email andrewtate738gmailcom
Page 28
UPDATE FROM OUR LOCAL BOROUGH COUNCILLOR
21 464 (RAAF) and 487 (RNZAF) squadrons participated in Operation Oyster the large daylight 2 Group raid against the Philips radio and vacuum tube factories at Eindhoven Also committed to the raid were 36 Bostons and 10 de Havilland Mosquitos[16] Carrying incendiaries they were placed in the third wave of aircraft and suffered the highest rate of loss Nine of the 47 Venturas were shot down and many others were damaged by flak or bird strikes The force also lost four Bostons and one Mosquito
Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC Six months later on 3 May 1943 Venturas of 487 Squadron RNZAF were sent on Operation Ramrod 16 an attack on a power station in Amsterdam The squadron was told
that the target was of such importance to Dutch morale that the attack was to be continued regardless of opposition Significant problems developed with rendezvousing with the escorting fighters with the end result being that all 10 Venturas that crossed the coast were lost to German fighters Squadron Leader Leonard Trent (later the last of the Great Escapers) won the Victoria Cross for his leadership in this raid
The citation for Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC reads as follows
ldquoThe KING has been graciously pleased to confer the VICTORIA CROSS on the under-mentioned officer in recognition of most
SANDRArsquoS STAMP amp CRAFT STUDIO GROUP
My regular monthly craft sessions
in Northwold Village Hall are
Third Monday monthly 7 - 9pm
(not held in December) and cost
from 1st October 2019 will be pound12
which includes all materials to
create 8 beautiful handmade cards
Tea amp Coffee included
Sandra Roberts
07806 616704
conspicuous braverymdash
Squadron Leader Leonard Henry TRENT DFC (NZ2481) Royal New Zealand Air Force No 487 (RNZAF) Squadron
On the 3rd May 1943 Squadron Leader Trent was detailed to lead a formation of Ventura aircraft in a daylight attack on the power station at Amsterdam
This operation was intended to encourage the Dutch workmen in their resistance to enemy pressure The target was known to be heavily defended The importance of bombing it regardless of enemy fighters or anti-aircraft fire was strongly impressed on-the air crews taking part in the operation
Before taking off Squadron Leader Trent told the deputy leader that he was going over the target whatever lsquohappened
All went well until the Venturas and their fighter escort were nearing the Dutch coast Then one bomber was hit and had to turn back Suddenly large numbers of enemy fighters appeared Our escorting fighters were hotly engaged and lost touch with the bombing force The Venturas closed up for mutual protection and commenced their run up to the target Unfortunately the fighters detailed to support them over the target had reached the area too early and had been recalled
Soon the bombers were attacked They were at the mercy of 15 to 20 Messerschmitts which dived on them
incessantly Within four minutes six Venturas were destroyed Squadron Leader Trent continued on his course with the 3 remaining aircraft
In a short time 2 more Venturas went down in flames Heedless of the murderous attacks and of the heavy anti-aircraft fire which was now encountered Squadron Leader Trent completed an accurate bombing run and even shot down a Messerschmitt at point-blank range Dropping his bombs in the target area he turned away
The aircraft following him was shot down on reaching the target Immediately afterwards his own aircraft was hit went into a spin and broke up Squadron Leader Trent and his navigator were thrown clear and became prisoners of war The other two members of the crew
perished
On this his 24th sortie Squadron Leader Trent showed outstanding leadership Such was the trust placed in this gallant officer that the other pilots followed him unwaveringly His cool unflinching courage and devotion to duty in the face of overwhelming odds rank with the finest examples of these virtuesrdquo
Page 29
If you would like to write an article
or have ideas to include in future
columns we would love to hear from
you Please email your submissions
to editornorthwoldnet
487 Sqn RNZAF Lockheed Ventura
Page 30
NORTHWOLD BOWLS CLUB
The 2020 bowls season was due to
commence in April but is now
suspended due to the COVID-19
pandemic
Our Annual General Meeting was
due to take place on Thursday 26th
March and would have been held
in the Sports amp Social club
We are always wishing to welcome
new members so if you would like
to know more about the club then
for more information you can
contact Roger Preston (01366
727694) or Hod Everett (01760
336494)
(Anybody new to bowls would be
offered some coaching at the start
of the season mdash whenever that
may be)
NORTHWOLD VILLAGE HALL NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The AGM of the Village Hall Trustees was due to be held on Tuesday 24th March 2020 but has now been
postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
All Northwold residents are welcome to attend and are advised that eligibility for election to the Trustees (ldquoThe Committeerdquo) is open to one representative of ANY recognised village organisation which either uses or potentially uses the Village Hall In addition two representatives of the general village population are eligible for election
Vacancies DO exist in the trustees and ldquonew bloodrdquo is particularly encouraged to provide a continuously fresh input of skills and ideas The AGM will be followed at 730PM by a committee meeting of those elected Mr M Howarth Chairman helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip The official notice above provides details of the next Annual General Meeting and we would be delighted to see some new faces prepared to play a part in managing the facility that we have however small that part may be Some questions you may have Q Who is eligible to be a trustee A Anyone resident in the Village who can represent a village organisation club or business ndash even if they are not users of the Hall Existing organisations represented include The WI Tots and Co The Parish Council The Dance Club In addition a limited number of trustees who represent ldquothe Publicrdquo may be appointed No special qualifications are required Q What is my commitment as a trustee A
Attending four to six meetings a year
Nothing financial (we have insurance) attendance at a meeting about every two months and assistance in any aspect of running the hall that you would like to provide This could be
Providing informed opinions of the Village Population to help guide the decisions made by the Trustees as a group
Managing or helping to manage (but not necessarily DOING) the maintenance or updating of the Hall
Helping with fundraising activities Q How do I get involved A Come to the AGM or contact the Chairman at any time
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CALL 01842 862 828
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Classified Ads
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24hr 7-day service
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(Clover Farm Mundford)
Tel 01842 879904
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D W Aerials
TV aerials Digital TW aerials amp
Satellite dishes fitted Plus TV signal
boosters TV extension cables and
CCTV installed etc
Tel 01366 728403
Mobile 07752 587111
Page 31
Thank you very much
for all your kind donations to the foodbank and all you do to help others
If you would like to donate to your local Foodbank there is a drop off point at St Andrewrsquos Church Northwold Find out more
httpthetfordfoodbankorguk
httpwwwtrusselltrustorg
If you need the Foodbank please donrsquot
hesitate to contact someone who can
give you a foodbank voucher such as
doctors health visitors social workers
clergy citizenrsquos advice bureau and
police
Ness and Paul
foodbankdonationsnymhushcom
THE MAGPIE CENTRE WEST NORFOLK RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
Closed Until Further Notice
In line with RDA National advice and
guidelines we regret to advise that the
Magpie Centre will be closed until
further notice
As you would expect our horses will
continue to be cared for and we need
your support more than ever Please
check our Facebook page for regular
updates thank you
We have been carrying out our life-
changing activities at our Wallington
Hall location for over 30 years and
take great pride in the exceptional
standard of our instructors and
volunteers
We rely on voluntary help as well as
donations and legacies to deliver our
services
Advice for Volunteers
If you are to visit the Magpie Centre
as a volunteer dur ing the closure of
the Magpie Centre to help with horse
care and field maintenance thank you
so much
Can we please ask that on arrival and
departure you wash your hands and
regularly during your visit Please also
avoid close contact with others and
practice social distancing at all times
whilst at the centre
In the event you experience any of
the symptoms of coronavirus
including coughing fever however
minor please DO NOT VISIT THE
MAGPIE CENTRE
Please inform us immediately if you
have any symptoms or are diagnosed
with coronavirus and you have either
visited the Magpie Centre recently or
have come into contact with someone
who has
The current advice from the NHS can
be found here httpswwwnhsuk
conditionscoronavirus-covid-19
The Magpie Centre home of WNRDA
now has 90 volunteers who give up
their time on a regular basis to help
with the running of the yard pony care
and assisting with riding and carriage
driving lessons
No previous experience is required for
volunteers as all training will be
provided
If you can help with this please call the
Centre on 01553 810202
Thank you
Would you like to advertise in
Village Life
Please contact the Editor
for available sizes amp rates
editornorthwoldnet
Or Tel 01366 727072
Annual Club Memberships are now due
Adults pound5 Children pound250 Member benefits inc discounted Events tickets and Club Hire
Please contact a committee member
See our Facebook page for up-to-date info on upcoming events
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL CLUB Hovellrsquos Lane Northwold IP26 5LX
Page 32
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL
CLUB
The club is normally open for bookings for social events
birthday parties weddings christenings amp funeral wakes
The bar can also be made available
All at very reasonable rates
For information call
Tony Waring 728455
David Gricks 728174
David Lavender 727111
Due to COVID-19 pandemic the club is shut indefinitely
All events are cancelled until further notice
Stay safe everyone
Thank you to all our volunteers who keep the club running
ALL EVENTS ADVERTISED ON THIS PAGE ARE AT
RISK OF CANCELLATION DUE TO THE ON-GOING
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Page 16
intention of turning them into photobooks for the kids to keep So all in all I shall be OK with lockdown until Christmas Then of course all the colour slides from the 60s and 70s need sorting out scanning and turning into books
Since we have lived here I have gone to Morrisons supermarket in January and February They sell the most amazing perennial plants which I take home and ldquobring onrdquo ready to plant in the Spring This year I bought Armeria Knautia Erysimum Linaria Coreopsis Campanula Cymbalaria Cistus Lychnis Hesperis and some Berberis and Viburnum They were all really inexpensive and we are already enjoying a profusion of colour Online sources have provided dry root plants such as Dahlia Dicentra Red Hot Poker and Echinacia and lots of climbers to cover all my new trellis work I have spent day after day in the garden for the last seven weeks and it is amazing how friendly the birds have become Of course the robin sits on my spade or wheelbarrow but I now have pigeons collared doves magpies and blackbirds all in amongst my feet The blackbirds spend all day digging in my newly worked tilth of soil digging a big hole in their search for worms and scattering the soil all over the patio All this while I am working four feet away planting all my new heathers etc for them to dig up The blackbirds ndash mother father and more recently half a dozen offspring ndash all work diligently chucking soil about and grinning at me I am sure that if they had two fingers gestures would be
made The big birds fight for the birdbath So far the female pigeon is winning ndash she just sits in it for long periods of time and the others fly around more and more irritable because they want a drink or a bath
Happily we have no Bluebells or (after an initial skirmish with some infested top soil) Bindweed However my beautiful new lawn has become infested with coarse grasses mostly couch and the current an is to replace it in the autumn Bluebells are easier to get rid of
Unless anything dramatic happens next months article will deal with how much all the plants have grown Also I may be able to tell you what I have found in the garage during the clear out
A bachelor uses the same pub every night On most evenings a beautiful girl would come in and drink alone After a week he made his move but despite his best efforts he could make no progress with her She would not even accept a drink Eventually he asked her ldquoWhy wont you come home with merdquo The girl replied ldquoWell this may seem odd in this day and age but I am saving myself and keeping pure until I meet the man I loverdquo ldquoWowrdquo said the bachelor ldquoThat must be rather difficultrdquo ldquoOh I dont mind too muchrdquo she replied ldquoBut my husband is quite upsetrdquo
A man was walking along a beach in California when he discovered an old brass lamp He rubbed it and an irascible genie appeared ldquoThis is the fourth time this month and I am fed up granting wishes so you can only have one wishrdquo The man replied ldquoWell I have always wanted to go to Hawaii but I am scared of flying and I get very seasick Could you build me a bridge so I can drive thererdquo The genie is not impressed ldquoThe wishes you people come up with This idea is ridiculous How would the supports reach the bottom of the Pacific How much concrete How much steel No think of another wishrdquo ldquoOKrdquo says the man ldquoHerersquos another wish I have been married and divorced four times My wives always said that I am uncaring and insensitive So my wish is that I could understand women know how they feel inside and what they are thinking when they give me
WHAT DID THE DOCTOR THINK THIS MONTH
Well we are still here not having left the house and garden for seven weeks We are mightily blessed to have the garden and for most of the time stunning weather so life has been OK At the beginning of the lock down which for us could last for months as we are categorised as old and frail I said to Deannie that I would need several projects to keep me sane On good days I would work on the garden much of which still required rescuing from the rock hard clay which formed the potential flower beds On cold days I would sort out my study having tipped everything into the room and the cupboards when we moved life in the room had not moved on and a serious sort out was required Talking of a serious sort out leads me to the third project - the garage We have a large double garage and before we moved we racked it all out with four 20ft rows of four tiers high racking and when we moved everything got stashed higgledy-piggledy into the garage much to the amusement and derision of all our friends and relatives Little has changed and I have been receiving a lot of ldquostickrdquo from anyone who dares to express an opinion Management has been extremely tolerant probably because she is totally overwhelmed whenever she attempts to enter the garage and cannot get beyond the door I have told her that all she needs to do is tie a rope to the door and the other to her waist thus ensuring that she will always escape ndash this works well for me but she does not seem impressed by the idea The fourth project concerns sorting out photos many of which go back to the early 1930s (some into the 1800s) with the
Page 17
the silent treatment know what they are crying and what they really want when they say lsquonothingrsquo Above all I want to be able to make them truly happyrdquo
The genie thinks for a while and then asks ldquoHow many lanes should the bridge have two or fourrdquo
Best wishes to you all Ian Nisbet
DOWN MEMORY LANE Why General Practice
Dr Ian Nisbet I have wanted to be a GP since the age of four In the 1940s when my two uncles were single-handed dispensing GPs in Halifax and Stainland in Yorkshire I was fascinated by the smell of Vitamin B in the dispensary the consulting rooms in the house and the conversations over the meal table which demonstrated the two doctors profound devotion to their patients Their wives were the sole receptionists and only they would answer the telephone which was mounted on the wall at eye level The box was mahogany and the fittings were all brass There was a crank handle to contact the operator The brass mouthpiece was permanently fixed to the box and the brass earpiece was removed from the box to take the call My aunts would put out my uncles clothes every day matching the shirts suits cufflinks and shoes to save the doctor being troubled by mundane matters Assisted by the maid the cleaner and the gardener (the chauffeur had been dismissed when the NHS started in 1948 and the doctors incomes although lower became regular The remaining staff gradually disappeared over the next few years) the wives would run their enormous houses with military precision The houses which were quite similar had long tiled corridors ideal for pushing my Dinky lorries and buses around and I must have travelled miles on my knees the aunts were horrified by how black my knees became The two GPs would take me out on their visits around the towns and the Yorkshire Moors They had Rover cars which improved as new models became available leading up to the Rover 90 100 and 110 great luxury I was always made most welcome by the patients who plied me with
lemonade and cakes a great treat when many groceries were still on ration and fired me up with enthusiasm to be a GP Only later did I learn of the enormous stress the doctors were under with a 247 commitment to their patients and many night visits of which I as a child was unaware Many treatments were as yet uninvented sulphonamides were quite new and Penicillin was in its infancy The uncles would often have to watch patients die with nothing except compassion to offer them Crisis and Lysis were still very much in vogue Uncle David used to have a couple of ldquocoping strategiesrdquo In Winter when he could cope no longer with the stress he would drive to Scotch Corner on the A1 and sit there for an hour or two In the Summer he would drive to the seaside hire a small motor boat and drive it out to sea until he ran out of petrol Then he would sit there and wait to be rescued I could never understand the boat scenario at the time but I was often reminded of it after I had moved to Feltwell and frequently became overwhelmed by the day and night workload I only have one unhappy memory of those times One of the aunts laid the table with thin round cork mats to protect the surface My enquiring mind made me wonder whether or not the mat could be folded in two Of course I tried it and it broke My father who was of a Victorian disposition with regard to my upbringing was singularly displeased and I remember the episode well The single-minded ambition to be a GP made all my school decisions about which subjects to take very easy I went to Birkenhead School something of an academic pressure cooker with seven day a week commitments and went to The London Hospital to study Medicine starting a couple of months before my 18th birthday I qualified when I was just over 22 years old and started my ldquoHouse jobsrdquo at The London Hospital (Orthopaedics) followed by General Medicine and a senior house officer position in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the old Redhill General Hospital The house jobs were extremely hard work Basically at Redhill I was on call 24 hours a day seven days a week with only half a day off each month all for
pound78 per month It was absolutely exhausting and I felt nauseous with tiredness a lot of the time I had my own room on the ward with a bed in it I remember being grateful if I managed to have more than an hours uninterrupted sleep The experience gained was phenomenal Todays young hospital doctors with their 48 hours per week in shifts must have great problems gaining the sort of experience which has stood me in such good stead Abiding memories from those days involve glass syringes There were no disposable plastic syringes The glass plunger was ground to make it rough so that it would have friction with the barrel of the syringe We would put some vaseline on it to make it watertight Often while pulling on the barrel to extract the blood from a vein the whole thing would go loose the plunger would fall out of the barrel and the floor would be covered in blood Angry patient and embarrassed doctor I have previously written about boiling patients urine as part of the testing procedure ndash warm it gently over the Bunsen burner go too far and an air bubble will form in the test tube explode and blow the entire contents of the test tube over the bench I have vivid memories from my Gynaecology job A middle-aged Canadian lady ended up on my ward She had uterine fibroids and had been bleeding profusely before collapsing She was admitted with a Haemoglobin of about 20 (it should be at least 85) and was in imminent danger of death Normally we would transfuse her with blood get her stable and perform an hysterectomy The problem was ndash she was a Jehovahs Witness and refused point blank to have a transfusion I told her she would almost certainly die without treatment and she said ldquoOK if that is Gods willrdquo I rang her husband in Canada and he said the same Thoroughly rattled I rang the Medical Protection Society who told me that I should leave her alone having asked her to sign a disclaimer form She signed and I waited for her to die However the bleeding stopped her Haemoglobin started to rise and against all the odds she survived We must draw our own conclusions I bought a house in Copthorne and started in general practice in Pound Hill Crawley when I was just over 24 years old [End]
Swaffham Norfolk PE37 8HT
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THETFORD - NORTHWOLD WHITTINGTON ndash KINGrsquoS LYNN (Coach Services - CS40)
MONDAY ndash FRIDAY ONLY DURING COVID-19 REDUCED SERVICE PERIOD
Northwold Pick up point Tile CentreMethodist Chapel 1011 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Whittington Pick up point Norman Drive (A134) 1015 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Arrives Kingrsquos Lynn bus station Stand H 1055 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Departs Kingrsquos Lynn bus station Stand H 1330 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Whittington Drop Off point Norman Drive (A134) 1405 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Northwold Drop Off point Tile CentreMethodist Chapel 1409 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
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There is NO extra bus lsquoNo 12rsquo on Tuesdays mdash Kingrsquos Lynn Market Day
EAGLES COACHES ldquoDOWNHAM MARKET DAYrdquo SERVICE HAS ALSO BEEN CANCELLED
FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION PLEASE RING COACH SERVICES OR CHECK WEBSITE
Page 18
Saturday 13th June 2020
CANCELLED
Its with great sadness that the Norman PTFA Officers have had to take the decision to cancel this years
Carnival due to the current health situation Our main priority is everyones wellbeing so please stay safe and
well and our fantastic village Carnival will be back with a bang in 2021
The Norman PTFA
WASTE BIN and RECYCLING COLLECTION DATES
Due to COVID-19 there have been changes to bin collections Were unable to collect food waste Please
continue to place any food waste into your black bin which well collect as normal
You can view your scheduled bin collections below
The collection dates for all of the bins
that you have at your home reflect any
collections that are affected by bank
holidays
Please note that collection day
information will only be shown for the
brown bin service if you have paid for
the service
Thursday 11 June 2020 GREEN
Friday 12 June 2020 BROWN
Thursday 18 June 2020 BLACK
Thursday 25 June 2020 GREEN
Friday 26 June 2020 BROWN
Thursday 2 July 2020 BLACK
Your black and green bin collection is
normally THURSDAY
Your brown bin collection is
normally FRIDAY
ldquoI now get out for many more walks now that restrictions are lifted
I like to exercise my owner by
getting them to clean up after merdquo
Please look out for the strategically placed red bins around the village to dispose of your dog waste
Page 19
Page 20
REPORT FROM MONDAY 4TH TO FRIDAY 29TH MAY 2020 Covid 19 actions update
Rent from SSC ndash it was agreed (6
replied to the email) to suspend
the rent due from the Sports and
Social Club during the shutdown
Other Business
Water coming off the A134 into
Methwold Road ndash drains blocked -
Highways have this scheduled for
repair ndash should be completed by
the end of May
Two pull in places off the A134
into Church Lane by Bull Dog
Barnes ndash pot holes need filling ndash
Highways have this scheduled for
repair - should be completed by
the end of May
London bridge ndash update for Cllr
Macmullen - no further progress
with this as it is unlikely
gatherings will be allowed in the
event of a royal death at this time
Neighbourhood Watch ndash update
from Cllr Macmullen ndash this is
limited as two of the Watch
keepers are self-isolating but
keeping in touch with their
residents by phone or Whatrsquos App
or email I am in touch with a lot
of elderly residents by phone
Cllr Anderson filled in the holes
on the Sports Field with topsoil
donated by a resident
Application sent to HM Land
Registry to confirm who owns
the land behind Normandy
Close
Application sent to the bank to
set up internet banking
Cllr Anderson refurbished the
notice board in Hovells Lane
and removed the notice board
opposite the tile centre for the
same treatment
Planning Updates in Brief
2000334F 7 West End Barns
West End Northwold dated 4th
March 2020 REMOVAL OR
VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 1
AND 5 OF PLANNING
PERMISSION 192155F
Variation or removal of conditions
256 and 8 of planning
permission101380EXF (Extension
of time for the implementation of a
planning permission reference
0702109F) Construction of
dwelling and garage at 7 West End
Barns West end Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask if this notice has been
put out to local residents that could
be affected by this change and have
they had a chance to respond There
was no response from planning
Planning approved 22nd May 2020
2000269F SHOP Bulldog Barns 14
Thetford Road Northwold Norfolk
IP26 5LS dated 1st May 2020
Existing cafe on site to return to retail
space erection of temporary building
(occasional guest sleeping
accommodation no kitchenbathroom)
and erection of 2 x new summer
houseretail space
No objections
1801121NMA_1 4 Pinfold Lane
Northwold dated 11th May 2020
Non material amendment to planning
consent 1801121f Proposed side
extension front reception lobbyhall
and attached double garage in 575101
297109 a Conservation Area
3PL20200422F Fen Farm
Oxborough Road Stoke Ferry
PE33 9QH dated 27th April 2020
New wooden log cabin with jetty on
Land Adjacent the River Wissey
Would be used as a rest room shelter
when tending to the adjacent pumping
station(retrospective)
Parish Council object to this
application and letter has been sent to
Breckland Planning Department
DIDLINGTON NURSERIES
Why not visit our walled-in garden Nursery
For all your ornamental amp fruit trees
shrubs perennials and bedding plants
Also compost bark and a large selection of
ornamental pots
Tel (01842) 878288
Est 1962
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
MAY 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings
due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
All decisions made by email will be put on the agenda and minuted when public meetings are allowed
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
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Regular fortnightly Solid Fuel deliveries in your area
Competitive prices and a full range of products
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Tel 01842890568 or see us on wwwtaylorssolidfuelscouk
Northwold Payments Agreed May 2020 AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The following payments were authorised wc 4th May by email The cheques were signed by Cllrs C Anderson and RCrisp Balance for April 2020 pound2402206 Minus the following direct debits Havenpower pound11377 Havenpower pound485 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound14272 Plus the following receipts Norfolk Community Foundation Covid 19 grant pound100000 Precept pound2010284 Total Income pound2110284 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound4498218 Cheques Description Total 2312 Cancelled cheque to Viking Stationary -pound7733 2314 Weeting Parish Council - Payment for use of
online banking for Bacs payment to Cllr Silvester for volunteer group expenses pound50000
2315 Clerks salary and expenses pound37759 2316 HMRC PAYE pound21980 2314 CAS Ltd - Parish Insurance pound81053 Total Cheques paid pound183059 Balance in Community Account May 2020 pound4315159 Bank Statement Balance as of 2042020 pound4698384 Unpresented cheques to date pound383225 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound4315159 Coronavirus Spend from Grant ring-fenced for volunteer expenses Total awarded pound100000 Payment made to Cllr R Silvester pound50000 Balance pound50000
decided I did not have covid-19
Then one afternoon I started feeling
strange I happened to be on a zoom
meeting with David Nabarro who
said anyone who felt unwell should
isolate instantly on the spot I went
home early and then the journey
began
In the first days at home I wasnrsquot
sure I had covid-19 Then I damaged
my hands with bleach It had no
smell I assumed it was old and
inactivemdashbut it was just I could not
smell the chlorine The heaviness
and malaise became worse I had a
tightness in the chest and realised it
could be nothing else I was
mortified that I might have infected
the staff I had worked with for over
20 years I imagined their vulnerable
relatives dying and never forgiving
myself My mind was a mess My
condition deteriorated One
afternoon I suddenly developed a
tachycardia tightness in the chest
and felt so unwell I thought I was
dying My mind became foggy I
tried to google fulminating
myocarditis but couldnrsquot navigate
the screen properly There was
nothing to do I thought if this is it
so be it
A few hours later I woke up alive
and the tightness replaced by
extreme fatigue Every day day after
day Sometimes I felt better and
became optimistic after all the
paralytic state had not recurred but
then the next day I felt as though
someone had hit me around the head
with a cricket bat Staff at work
criticised me for not being clear
ldquomake up your mind Are you
getting better or notrdquo I guess they
were frightened too but I really
could not understand what was
happening
The illness went on and on The
symptoms changed it was like an
advent calendar every day there was
a surprise something new A muggy
head acutely painful calf upset
stomach tinnitus pins and needles
aching all over breathlessness
dizziness arthritis in my hands
weird sensation in the skin with
synthetic materials Gentle exercise or
walking made me worsemdashI would
feel absolutely dreadful the next day I
started talking to others I found a
marathon runner who had tried 8 km
in her second week which caused her
to collapse with rigors and sleep for
24 hours I spoke to others
experiencing weird symptoms which
were often discounted by those around
them as anxiety making them doubt
themselves
The internet described recovery times
of about two weeks for people that
had not been hospitalised I had not
had severe disease yet here I was after
four weeks still unwell My doctor
neighbour and GP were concerned I
consulted with friends who were
consultants in infectious diseases by
email and they wondered if I had more
lung involvement than I had
estimated My tenant had friends who
were still ill at four weeks and this
helped a lot
The least helpful comments were from
people who explained to me that I had
post viral fatigue I knew this was
wrong There was a pattern in that
period from two weeks to six weeks
feeling absolutely dreadful during the
day sleep heavily waking with the
bed drenched in sweat getting up with
a blinding headache receding during
the day turning me into a battered
ragdoll in the evening
I joined a Facebook page (Covid-19
Support Group (have ithad it)) full of
people with these stories some from
the UK some from the US People
suffering from the disease but not
believing their symptoms were real
their families thinking the symptoms
were anxiety employers telling people
they had to return to work as the two
weeks for the illness was up And the
posts reflect this ldquoI thought I was
going crazy for not getting better in
their time framerdquo ldquothe doctor said
there is zero reason to believe it lasts
this longrdquo And too people report that
their families do not believe their ever
changing symptoms that it is
psychological it is the stress
Over the weeks I have been touched
COPING WITH COVID-19 A PERSONAL STORY Paul Garner
Page 22
Hope you can join in being thankful
we have no coronavirus in Northwold
Paul is son of Northwold girl at
school with Basil and we have been
friends ever since
Mother Sylvia died some years ago
but David Paulrsquos Dad is still alive
living in Liverpool
Keep safe
Very best wishes Pam Eyles
Paul Garner ldquoFor 7 weeks I have
been through a roller coaster of ill
health extreme emotions and utter
exhaustionrdquo
May 5 2020
Paul Garner professor of infectious
diseases at Liverpool School of
Tropical Medicine discusses his
experience of having covid-19
In mid-March I developed covid-19
For almost seven weeks I have been
through a roller coaster of ill health
extreme emotions and utter
exhaustion Although not hospitalised
it has been frightening and long The
illness ebbs and flows but never goes
away Health professionals
employers partners and people with
the disease need to know that this
illness can last for weeks and the long
tail is not some ldquopost-viral fatigue
syndromerdquomdashit is the disease People
who have a more protracted illness
need help to understand and cope with
the constantly shifting bizarre
symptoms and their unpredictable
course
Early March seems so far away I
watched Boris introduce social
distancing and then shake hands on
national television I talked with
epidemiological colleagues about the
established effects of austerity
increasing mortality in the poor and
how lockdown would worsen this I
advised my 97 year old father to
isolate I said to myself that years of
running and military fitness would
protect me from harm I discounted a
runny nose carefully checked my
temperature every day and examined
the CDCWHO comparison table and
by the people that have quietly
stepped in to help me cope
appropriate unobtrusive timely
Family friends colleagues and
neighbours Our local yoga studiorsquos
motto is ldquoa community building
strength in mind body and heartrdquo
This love and support of gives us a
direction for our future And today the
disease has lifted For the first time I
do not feel awful
The aim of this piece is to get this
message out for some people the
illness goes on for a few weeks
Symptoms come and go are strange
and frightening The exhaustion is
severe real and part of the illness
And we all need support and love
from the community around us
Paul Garner is Professor at the
Liverpool School of Tropical
Medicine He is Director of the Centre
for Evidence Synthesis in Global
Health and Co-ordinating Editor of
the Cochrane Infectious Diseases
Group
Twitter PaulGarnerWoof
Page 23
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Call Rob Simonds on 07940800275 to arrange a delivery
Traditional amp Gluten Free 85 meat sausages
pound12 for 3 packs of 8 sausages
Dry Cure Smoked amp Unsmoked Bacon
pound6 a pack ndash approx 500g
Rolled Shoulder of Pork
pound10 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Pack of 2 pork chops
pound5
Smoked Gammon Joints
pound12 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Native Breed Lamb Boxes available in season Dexter Beef Boxes available upon request
(Taken from Facebook post Editor)
Page 24
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We enter modern times with the reigns
of William IV and Queen Victoria and
their successors to the
present day
Next after Thomas Waddington as
Rector was Charles Manners Richard
Norman born in 1799 Through his
mother Lady Elizabeth Norman (neacutee
Manners) who married Richard
Norman of Leatherhead he was a
grand-son of the 4th Duke of Rutland
and nephew of the 5th Duke and a
great grandson of the 4th Duke of
Beaufort His motherrsquos brothers were
the 5th Duke of Rutland and two
generals He received the benefice of
Northwold worth pound740 a year (just
under pound42000 a year nowadays) from
the Bishop of Ely in 1833 The tithes
were commuted to a fixed rent charge
of pound896 (approximately pound47500
today) a few years later In 1845 St
Andrewrsquos Northwold was described as
a ldquolarge handsome fabricrdquo with a
ldquolofty tower (built in 1473) containing
six bells and a good clockrdquo The parish
at that time had 1140 inhabitants The
size of the population has not changed
to any great extent since then
Charles Norman was a bachelor for
the first eight years of his time in
Northwold Then he met and at the
age of 41 married a spinster of 38
called Caroline Amelia Angerstein
whose father John was the owner of a
huge estate round Weeting Hall If
Charles brought aristocratic
connections what did Caroline bring
to the marriage She was a grand-
daughter of John Julius Angerstein
(1735-1823) who came to England in
1750 from St Petersburg where his
German family had been settled He
was a Lloyds under-writer by the
time he was 21 and went on to
become one of the wealthiest men in
England When he died the British
government bought his fabulous art
collection in 1824 for pound58000 (at a
conservative estimate about pound3
million today) and used it as the
nucleus of its new National Gallery
Connoisseurs of early Hollywood
movies may remember the film
Lloyds of London made in 1936
Guy Standing played the pivotal part
of John Julius Angerstein in what
was then a star-studded cast
including C Aubrey Smith
Madeleine Carroll George Sanders
and Tyrone Power
It was John Julius Angerstein who
bought Weeting Hall and established
the family there for more than a
century until Carolinersquos brother
William sold it in 1897 The Rev
Charles Norman died in 1873 in his
74th year Caroline herself died aged
77 in 1879 She lived for a while as a
widow in Brandon Hall which was
also owned by the Angersteins and
did charitable works in Brandon as
well as in Northwold where the
school and the almshouses bear the
family name of Norman
Whittington owes to her the
foundation of its separate church
later the centre of its own
ecclesiastical parish
Charles Norman was Rector for 40
years Charles and Caroline Norman
have their tomb just inside the south
entrance of the churchyard near the
lych gate
During Charles Normanrsquos time ndash in
1852 ndash the church was re-seated a fact
recorded in an inscription on the wall
inside the tower When St Andrewrsquos
underwent other restoration work in
the eighteen fifties and sixties the
restorers appears to have shown more
respect for the character of this ancient
church than many of their
contemporaries showed to churches
elsewhere in England A drainpipe to
the west of the porch bears the date
1857 Inside the church another sign
of those times is the organ erected in
1868 out of funds ldquofrom the Church
Estaterdquo This organ bears a modern
plaque recording the fact that for 42
years of the 20th century Arthur
Barber a local farmer was voluntary
organist The font in front of the tower
dates from 1882 Its elaborately
carved cover suspended from the
Modern Times ndash From Charles
Norman Onwards roof by a chain and
capable of being raised and lowered
was added in 1887
National as opposed to family history
is reflected in the memorial tablet to
Lieutenant William Carter of the 5th
Fusiliers who died in the siege of
Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny of
1857 He was 32 Tombstones and
wall tablets bear witness to the close
attachment of the Carter family to this
church in the 18th and 19th centuries
Victorian Rectors after Charles
Norman were Richard Snowdon Smith
(1873) William Cowper Johnson
(1889) and Claud Cecil Thornton
(1892) who is commemorated in the
fine and sturdy lych gate
FROM HISTORY NOTES ON NORTHWOLD CHURCH Courtesy of Pam Eyles
Page 25
March 2020 1st Prize pound20 No62 Barry Langley 2nd Prize pound15 No15 June Jones 3rd Prize pound10 No11 David Lavender
April 2020 1st Prize pound20 No 3 Harry Cater 2nd Prize pound15 No 14 Annette Storey 3rd Prize pound10 No 99 David Gricks
May 2020 1st Prize pound25 No 19 Brian Waters 2nd Prize pound15 No 30 Mark Hampton 3rd Prize pound10 No 71 David Kimber
Roger Preston
100 CLUB DRAW
Do not leave home if you or someone you live
with has any of the following
a high temperature
a new continuous cough
a loss of or change to your sense of smell or taste
Check the NHS website if you have symptoms
Page 26
Downham Market
PC Aaron Jones mdash Spellowfields Clenchwarton Wapole Walton St
Lawrence Mershe Lande and Wiggenhall
Email SNTTerringtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Ryan Williams mdash West Winch Watlington Airfield
Wimbotsham and Fincham and Wissey
Email SNTWatlingtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Tracey James and PC Dave Funnell mdash Downham Market
Emneth and Outwell Upwell and Delph Hilgay with Denver Denton
Email SNTDownhamMarketnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
Message from your Engagement Officer
I am PC Lee Anderton and I work as the Engagement Officer for West Norfolk My responsibilities include working alongside and promoting the Special Constabulary Police Support Volunteers Neighbourhood Watch and Community Speedwatch If you are interested in volunteering for any of these roles please e-mail me at LeeAndertonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
4 weeks into the lockdown due to COVID-19 (Apr 20) and largely from a policing prospective the majority of people are playing by the rules The Constabulary is continuing to work with those people who breach the rules by way of engaging and explaining we will use tickets or report to court anyone who continuously break rules after being warned It is pleasing to say for the majority this approach is working
During this time the Constabulary is continuing to delivery day to day policing and officers are still responding to calls as they come in We are still encouraging everyone to use the same methods of contacting us 999 for an emergency ie a crime in progress 101 or via our website contact us to report a crime that has happened Officers are practising social distancing at all police premises but sometimes due to the nature of our work we will have to work close to together for example arresting a violent offender
During this period of time we are concerned that Domestic Violence could increase and we would like to reassure people that we are still here and will help so please if you are aware of anyone who is living in fear of domestic violence get in touch with us I would also like to remind people that although we are spending most of our time at home please donrsquot stop carrying out the 9pm Routine as the simple steps in the routine will help prevent you from becoming a victim of crime Unfortunately we have also seen an increase in scams and especially COVID- 19 scams and I would encourage everyone to register with Norfolk County Council Trading Standards at the following link httpswwwnorfolkgovukbusinesstrading-standardsscamsconsumer-alerts to get a weekly update with the latest scams Finally if there are any questions or anything I can assist you with please do not hesitate to get in touch and I look forward to the time when we can all start to meet face to face again until then stay save StayHomeSaveLives ProtectTheNHS
Page 27
Family Property Criminal Commercial Employment Personal Injury Wills amp Probate
METCALFE COPEMAN amp PETTEFAR LLP
SOLICITORS
wwwmcp-lawcouk
01842 756100
Cage Lane Thetford
Convenient town centre Location
Home visits may be available
MAY 20 UPDATE
Ray Gribble
Antique Restoration amp Traditional Upholstery
All aspects of antique furniture restoration including French polishing cabinet repairs and traditional upholstery
-------------------------------------------
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Footstools Sofas Chairs made to commission
-------------------------------------------
Picture Framing amp Mirrors
An extensive range of mouldings inc hand painted and gilded finishes
Antique and Reproduction Prints for sale
Vine House Church Road Wereham Kingrsquos Lynn
01366-500387
wwwraygribblecouk
I thought you might be interested in this small article on the origin of the name lsquoVentura Closersquoit would be interesting to
consider the stories behind other local street names As your Borough Councillor I am
available to help with any Borough
related problems (inc Freebridge
Issues) and am available on my home
tel no 01366 727037 or by email
cllrtomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
Tomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
With kind regards Councillor Tom Ryves Methwold Ward KLWNBC Home 01366 727037
lsquoVentura Closersquo A legacy from RAF Methwold
It is common practice for new streets built near the sites of old RAF stations to reflect this heritage in their namehellipso in Methwold we have Ventura Close and of course Trent VC Close
The Ventura
The Ventura was developed from the Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar transport as a replacement for the Lockheed Hudson bombers then in service with the Royal Air Force Used in daylight attacks against occupied Europe they proved to have weaknesses and were removed from bomber duty and some used for
patrols by Coastal Command The Ventura was available to the RAF as an off the peg solution to the problems of building an effective bomber force quickly and the first orders were placed in 1940 At the time the larger 4-engined bombers associated with the Strategic bombing offensive were still on the drawing board
Service with the RAF
The RAF ordered 188 Venturas in February 1940 which were delivered from mid-1942 Venturas were initially used for daylight raids and were crewed by Australian and New Zealand airmen who flew from Methwold like some other early RAF bombers they proved too vulnerable without fighter escort Venturas were replaced by the faster de Havilland Mosquito The Venturas were transferred to patrol duties with Coastal Command as the Mosquito replaced them in bomber squadrons
The Ventura at Methwold
In Methwold there were two squadrons equipped with the Ventura mdash No 464 Squadron RAAF (1942) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II and No 487 Squadron RNZAF(1942ndash1943) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II
Operations
The Ventura flew its first operational mission for the RAF on 3 November 1942 when three Venturas of 21 Squadron attacked railway targets near Hengelo in the Netherlands On 6 December 1942 47 Venturas from
DIDLINGTON HALL SALE PARTICULARS
Thanks for the fantastic response last year to my appeal to purchase the old sales catalogues for Didlington Hall which resulted in my obtaining two catalogues one for a sale I was completely unaware of I am still very interested in obtaining a number of the sale catalogues Also just to satisfy my interest and curiosity does anybody have or know what happened to anything and I mean anything even just building materials that came from the demolition sales of the 1950s
Please contact Andrew 01440 788198 email andrewtate738gmailcom
Page 28
UPDATE FROM OUR LOCAL BOROUGH COUNCILLOR
21 464 (RAAF) and 487 (RNZAF) squadrons participated in Operation Oyster the large daylight 2 Group raid against the Philips radio and vacuum tube factories at Eindhoven Also committed to the raid were 36 Bostons and 10 de Havilland Mosquitos[16] Carrying incendiaries they were placed in the third wave of aircraft and suffered the highest rate of loss Nine of the 47 Venturas were shot down and many others were damaged by flak or bird strikes The force also lost four Bostons and one Mosquito
Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC Six months later on 3 May 1943 Venturas of 487 Squadron RNZAF were sent on Operation Ramrod 16 an attack on a power station in Amsterdam The squadron was told
that the target was of such importance to Dutch morale that the attack was to be continued regardless of opposition Significant problems developed with rendezvousing with the escorting fighters with the end result being that all 10 Venturas that crossed the coast were lost to German fighters Squadron Leader Leonard Trent (later the last of the Great Escapers) won the Victoria Cross for his leadership in this raid
The citation for Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC reads as follows
ldquoThe KING has been graciously pleased to confer the VICTORIA CROSS on the under-mentioned officer in recognition of most
SANDRArsquoS STAMP amp CRAFT STUDIO GROUP
My regular monthly craft sessions
in Northwold Village Hall are
Third Monday monthly 7 - 9pm
(not held in December) and cost
from 1st October 2019 will be pound12
which includes all materials to
create 8 beautiful handmade cards
Tea amp Coffee included
Sandra Roberts
07806 616704
conspicuous braverymdash
Squadron Leader Leonard Henry TRENT DFC (NZ2481) Royal New Zealand Air Force No 487 (RNZAF) Squadron
On the 3rd May 1943 Squadron Leader Trent was detailed to lead a formation of Ventura aircraft in a daylight attack on the power station at Amsterdam
This operation was intended to encourage the Dutch workmen in their resistance to enemy pressure The target was known to be heavily defended The importance of bombing it regardless of enemy fighters or anti-aircraft fire was strongly impressed on-the air crews taking part in the operation
Before taking off Squadron Leader Trent told the deputy leader that he was going over the target whatever lsquohappened
All went well until the Venturas and their fighter escort were nearing the Dutch coast Then one bomber was hit and had to turn back Suddenly large numbers of enemy fighters appeared Our escorting fighters were hotly engaged and lost touch with the bombing force The Venturas closed up for mutual protection and commenced their run up to the target Unfortunately the fighters detailed to support them over the target had reached the area too early and had been recalled
Soon the bombers were attacked They were at the mercy of 15 to 20 Messerschmitts which dived on them
incessantly Within four minutes six Venturas were destroyed Squadron Leader Trent continued on his course with the 3 remaining aircraft
In a short time 2 more Venturas went down in flames Heedless of the murderous attacks and of the heavy anti-aircraft fire which was now encountered Squadron Leader Trent completed an accurate bombing run and even shot down a Messerschmitt at point-blank range Dropping his bombs in the target area he turned away
The aircraft following him was shot down on reaching the target Immediately afterwards his own aircraft was hit went into a spin and broke up Squadron Leader Trent and his navigator were thrown clear and became prisoners of war The other two members of the crew
perished
On this his 24th sortie Squadron Leader Trent showed outstanding leadership Such was the trust placed in this gallant officer that the other pilots followed him unwaveringly His cool unflinching courage and devotion to duty in the face of overwhelming odds rank with the finest examples of these virtuesrdquo
Page 29
If you would like to write an article
or have ideas to include in future
columns we would love to hear from
you Please email your submissions
to editornorthwoldnet
487 Sqn RNZAF Lockheed Ventura
Page 30
NORTHWOLD BOWLS CLUB
The 2020 bowls season was due to
commence in April but is now
suspended due to the COVID-19
pandemic
Our Annual General Meeting was
due to take place on Thursday 26th
March and would have been held
in the Sports amp Social club
We are always wishing to welcome
new members so if you would like
to know more about the club then
for more information you can
contact Roger Preston (01366
727694) or Hod Everett (01760
336494)
(Anybody new to bowls would be
offered some coaching at the start
of the season mdash whenever that
may be)
NORTHWOLD VILLAGE HALL NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The AGM of the Village Hall Trustees was due to be held on Tuesday 24th March 2020 but has now been
postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
All Northwold residents are welcome to attend and are advised that eligibility for election to the Trustees (ldquoThe Committeerdquo) is open to one representative of ANY recognised village organisation which either uses or potentially uses the Village Hall In addition two representatives of the general village population are eligible for election
Vacancies DO exist in the trustees and ldquonew bloodrdquo is particularly encouraged to provide a continuously fresh input of skills and ideas The AGM will be followed at 730PM by a committee meeting of those elected Mr M Howarth Chairman helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip The official notice above provides details of the next Annual General Meeting and we would be delighted to see some new faces prepared to play a part in managing the facility that we have however small that part may be Some questions you may have Q Who is eligible to be a trustee A Anyone resident in the Village who can represent a village organisation club or business ndash even if they are not users of the Hall Existing organisations represented include The WI Tots and Co The Parish Council The Dance Club In addition a limited number of trustees who represent ldquothe Publicrdquo may be appointed No special qualifications are required Q What is my commitment as a trustee A
Attending four to six meetings a year
Nothing financial (we have insurance) attendance at a meeting about every two months and assistance in any aspect of running the hall that you would like to provide This could be
Providing informed opinions of the Village Population to help guide the decisions made by the Trustees as a group
Managing or helping to manage (but not necessarily DOING) the maintenance or updating of the Hall
Helping with fundraising activities Q How do I get involved A Come to the AGM or contact the Chairman at any time
DOG GROOMING SERVICES
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CALL 01842 862 828
THEDOGSHACKLAKENHEATH
Classified Ads
Graham Smith amp Sons
Pest amp Vermin Control for homes
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24hr 7-day service
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(Clover Farm Mundford)
Tel 01842 879904
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D W Aerials
TV aerials Digital TW aerials amp
Satellite dishes fitted Plus TV signal
boosters TV extension cables and
CCTV installed etc
Tel 01366 728403
Mobile 07752 587111
Page 31
Thank you very much
for all your kind donations to the foodbank and all you do to help others
If you would like to donate to your local Foodbank there is a drop off point at St Andrewrsquos Church Northwold Find out more
httpthetfordfoodbankorguk
httpwwwtrusselltrustorg
If you need the Foodbank please donrsquot
hesitate to contact someone who can
give you a foodbank voucher such as
doctors health visitors social workers
clergy citizenrsquos advice bureau and
police
Ness and Paul
foodbankdonationsnymhushcom
THE MAGPIE CENTRE WEST NORFOLK RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
Closed Until Further Notice
In line with RDA National advice and
guidelines we regret to advise that the
Magpie Centre will be closed until
further notice
As you would expect our horses will
continue to be cared for and we need
your support more than ever Please
check our Facebook page for regular
updates thank you
We have been carrying out our life-
changing activities at our Wallington
Hall location for over 30 years and
take great pride in the exceptional
standard of our instructors and
volunteers
We rely on voluntary help as well as
donations and legacies to deliver our
services
Advice for Volunteers
If you are to visit the Magpie Centre
as a volunteer dur ing the closure of
the Magpie Centre to help with horse
care and field maintenance thank you
so much
Can we please ask that on arrival and
departure you wash your hands and
regularly during your visit Please also
avoid close contact with others and
practice social distancing at all times
whilst at the centre
In the event you experience any of
the symptoms of coronavirus
including coughing fever however
minor please DO NOT VISIT THE
MAGPIE CENTRE
Please inform us immediately if you
have any symptoms or are diagnosed
with coronavirus and you have either
visited the Magpie Centre recently or
have come into contact with someone
who has
The current advice from the NHS can
be found here httpswwwnhsuk
conditionscoronavirus-covid-19
The Magpie Centre home of WNRDA
now has 90 volunteers who give up
their time on a regular basis to help
with the running of the yard pony care
and assisting with riding and carriage
driving lessons
No previous experience is required for
volunteers as all training will be
provided
If you can help with this please call the
Centre on 01553 810202
Thank you
Would you like to advertise in
Village Life
Please contact the Editor
for available sizes amp rates
editornorthwoldnet
Or Tel 01366 727072
Annual Club Memberships are now due
Adults pound5 Children pound250 Member benefits inc discounted Events tickets and Club Hire
Please contact a committee member
See our Facebook page for up-to-date info on upcoming events
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL CLUB Hovellrsquos Lane Northwold IP26 5LX
Page 32
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL
CLUB
The club is normally open for bookings for social events
birthday parties weddings christenings amp funeral wakes
The bar can also be made available
All at very reasonable rates
For information call
Tony Waring 728455
David Gricks 728174
David Lavender 727111
Due to COVID-19 pandemic the club is shut indefinitely
All events are cancelled until further notice
Stay safe everyone
Thank you to all our volunteers who keep the club running
ALL EVENTS ADVERTISED ON THIS PAGE ARE AT
RISK OF CANCELLATION DUE TO THE ON-GOING
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Page 17
the silent treatment know what they are crying and what they really want when they say lsquonothingrsquo Above all I want to be able to make them truly happyrdquo
The genie thinks for a while and then asks ldquoHow many lanes should the bridge have two or fourrdquo
Best wishes to you all Ian Nisbet
DOWN MEMORY LANE Why General Practice
Dr Ian Nisbet I have wanted to be a GP since the age of four In the 1940s when my two uncles were single-handed dispensing GPs in Halifax and Stainland in Yorkshire I was fascinated by the smell of Vitamin B in the dispensary the consulting rooms in the house and the conversations over the meal table which demonstrated the two doctors profound devotion to their patients Their wives were the sole receptionists and only they would answer the telephone which was mounted on the wall at eye level The box was mahogany and the fittings were all brass There was a crank handle to contact the operator The brass mouthpiece was permanently fixed to the box and the brass earpiece was removed from the box to take the call My aunts would put out my uncles clothes every day matching the shirts suits cufflinks and shoes to save the doctor being troubled by mundane matters Assisted by the maid the cleaner and the gardener (the chauffeur had been dismissed when the NHS started in 1948 and the doctors incomes although lower became regular The remaining staff gradually disappeared over the next few years) the wives would run their enormous houses with military precision The houses which were quite similar had long tiled corridors ideal for pushing my Dinky lorries and buses around and I must have travelled miles on my knees the aunts were horrified by how black my knees became The two GPs would take me out on their visits around the towns and the Yorkshire Moors They had Rover cars which improved as new models became available leading up to the Rover 90 100 and 110 great luxury I was always made most welcome by the patients who plied me with
lemonade and cakes a great treat when many groceries were still on ration and fired me up with enthusiasm to be a GP Only later did I learn of the enormous stress the doctors were under with a 247 commitment to their patients and many night visits of which I as a child was unaware Many treatments were as yet uninvented sulphonamides were quite new and Penicillin was in its infancy The uncles would often have to watch patients die with nothing except compassion to offer them Crisis and Lysis were still very much in vogue Uncle David used to have a couple of ldquocoping strategiesrdquo In Winter when he could cope no longer with the stress he would drive to Scotch Corner on the A1 and sit there for an hour or two In the Summer he would drive to the seaside hire a small motor boat and drive it out to sea until he ran out of petrol Then he would sit there and wait to be rescued I could never understand the boat scenario at the time but I was often reminded of it after I had moved to Feltwell and frequently became overwhelmed by the day and night workload I only have one unhappy memory of those times One of the aunts laid the table with thin round cork mats to protect the surface My enquiring mind made me wonder whether or not the mat could be folded in two Of course I tried it and it broke My father who was of a Victorian disposition with regard to my upbringing was singularly displeased and I remember the episode well The single-minded ambition to be a GP made all my school decisions about which subjects to take very easy I went to Birkenhead School something of an academic pressure cooker with seven day a week commitments and went to The London Hospital to study Medicine starting a couple of months before my 18th birthday I qualified when I was just over 22 years old and started my ldquoHouse jobsrdquo at The London Hospital (Orthopaedics) followed by General Medicine and a senior house officer position in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the old Redhill General Hospital The house jobs were extremely hard work Basically at Redhill I was on call 24 hours a day seven days a week with only half a day off each month all for
pound78 per month It was absolutely exhausting and I felt nauseous with tiredness a lot of the time I had my own room on the ward with a bed in it I remember being grateful if I managed to have more than an hours uninterrupted sleep The experience gained was phenomenal Todays young hospital doctors with their 48 hours per week in shifts must have great problems gaining the sort of experience which has stood me in such good stead Abiding memories from those days involve glass syringes There were no disposable plastic syringes The glass plunger was ground to make it rough so that it would have friction with the barrel of the syringe We would put some vaseline on it to make it watertight Often while pulling on the barrel to extract the blood from a vein the whole thing would go loose the plunger would fall out of the barrel and the floor would be covered in blood Angry patient and embarrassed doctor I have previously written about boiling patients urine as part of the testing procedure ndash warm it gently over the Bunsen burner go too far and an air bubble will form in the test tube explode and blow the entire contents of the test tube over the bench I have vivid memories from my Gynaecology job A middle-aged Canadian lady ended up on my ward She had uterine fibroids and had been bleeding profusely before collapsing She was admitted with a Haemoglobin of about 20 (it should be at least 85) and was in imminent danger of death Normally we would transfuse her with blood get her stable and perform an hysterectomy The problem was ndash she was a Jehovahs Witness and refused point blank to have a transfusion I told her she would almost certainly die without treatment and she said ldquoOK if that is Gods willrdquo I rang her husband in Canada and he said the same Thoroughly rattled I rang the Medical Protection Society who told me that I should leave her alone having asked her to sign a disclaimer form She signed and I waited for her to die However the bleeding stopped her Haemoglobin started to rise and against all the odds she survived We must draw our own conclusions I bought a house in Copthorne and started in general practice in Pound Hill Crawley when I was just over 24 years old [End]
Swaffham Norfolk PE37 8HT
LOCAL BUS SERVICES There are more buses than those listed - check with the driver visit wwwcoachservicesltdcom wwwtravelineinfo or contact the following-
Coach Services 01842 821509 Travel Line 08712 002233
-------------------------------------------------------------------------Due to the COVID-19 pandemic starting on March 30th until further notice Coach Services will only be operating Monday to Friday
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NORTHWOLDWHITTINGTON - THETFORD (Coach Services - CS40)
NO RETURN SERVICE AVAILABLE DURING COVID-19 REDUCED SERVICE PERIOD
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THETFORD - NORTHWOLD WHITTINGTON ndash KINGrsquoS LYNN (Coach Services - CS40)
MONDAY ndash FRIDAY ONLY DURING COVID-19 REDUCED SERVICE PERIOD
Northwold Pick up point Tile CentreMethodist Chapel 1011 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Whittington Pick up point Norman Drive (A134) 1015 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Arrives Kingrsquos Lynn bus station Stand H 1055 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Departs Kingrsquos Lynn bus station Stand H 1330 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Whittington Drop Off point Norman Drive (A134) 1405 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Northwold Drop Off point Tile CentreMethodist Chapel 1409 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Brandon Drop Off point High St adj ALDI 1442 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Arrives Thetford Bus Interchange Stand D 1510 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
NO RETURN FROM THETFORD DURING COVID-19 REDUCED SERVICE PERIOD
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE NOTE New legislation came into force in January 2020 regarding bus services mostly for market day services regarding PSV Accessibility Regulations (disabled access) THIS HAS RESULTED IN THE FOLLOWING SERVICE CANCELLATIONS-
There is NO extra bus lsquoNo 12rsquo on Tuesdays mdash Kingrsquos Lynn Market Day
EAGLES COACHES ldquoDOWNHAM MARKET DAYrdquo SERVICE HAS ALSO BEEN CANCELLED
FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION PLEASE RING COACH SERVICES OR CHECK WEBSITE
Page 18
Saturday 13th June 2020
CANCELLED
Its with great sadness that the Norman PTFA Officers have had to take the decision to cancel this years
Carnival due to the current health situation Our main priority is everyones wellbeing so please stay safe and
well and our fantastic village Carnival will be back with a bang in 2021
The Norman PTFA
WASTE BIN and RECYCLING COLLECTION DATES
Due to COVID-19 there have been changes to bin collections Were unable to collect food waste Please
continue to place any food waste into your black bin which well collect as normal
You can view your scheduled bin collections below
The collection dates for all of the bins
that you have at your home reflect any
collections that are affected by bank
holidays
Please note that collection day
information will only be shown for the
brown bin service if you have paid for
the service
Thursday 11 June 2020 GREEN
Friday 12 June 2020 BROWN
Thursday 18 June 2020 BLACK
Thursday 25 June 2020 GREEN
Friday 26 June 2020 BROWN
Thursday 2 July 2020 BLACK
Your black and green bin collection is
normally THURSDAY
Your brown bin collection is
normally FRIDAY
ldquoI now get out for many more walks now that restrictions are lifted
I like to exercise my owner by
getting them to clean up after merdquo
Please look out for the strategically placed red bins around the village to dispose of your dog waste
Page 19
Page 20
REPORT FROM MONDAY 4TH TO FRIDAY 29TH MAY 2020 Covid 19 actions update
Rent from SSC ndash it was agreed (6
replied to the email) to suspend
the rent due from the Sports and
Social Club during the shutdown
Other Business
Water coming off the A134 into
Methwold Road ndash drains blocked -
Highways have this scheduled for
repair ndash should be completed by
the end of May
Two pull in places off the A134
into Church Lane by Bull Dog
Barnes ndash pot holes need filling ndash
Highways have this scheduled for
repair - should be completed by
the end of May
London bridge ndash update for Cllr
Macmullen - no further progress
with this as it is unlikely
gatherings will be allowed in the
event of a royal death at this time
Neighbourhood Watch ndash update
from Cllr Macmullen ndash this is
limited as two of the Watch
keepers are self-isolating but
keeping in touch with their
residents by phone or Whatrsquos App
or email I am in touch with a lot
of elderly residents by phone
Cllr Anderson filled in the holes
on the Sports Field with topsoil
donated by a resident
Application sent to HM Land
Registry to confirm who owns
the land behind Normandy
Close
Application sent to the bank to
set up internet banking
Cllr Anderson refurbished the
notice board in Hovells Lane
and removed the notice board
opposite the tile centre for the
same treatment
Planning Updates in Brief
2000334F 7 West End Barns
West End Northwold dated 4th
March 2020 REMOVAL OR
VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 1
AND 5 OF PLANNING
PERMISSION 192155F
Variation or removal of conditions
256 and 8 of planning
permission101380EXF (Extension
of time for the implementation of a
planning permission reference
0702109F) Construction of
dwelling and garage at 7 West End
Barns West end Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask if this notice has been
put out to local residents that could
be affected by this change and have
they had a chance to respond There
was no response from planning
Planning approved 22nd May 2020
2000269F SHOP Bulldog Barns 14
Thetford Road Northwold Norfolk
IP26 5LS dated 1st May 2020
Existing cafe on site to return to retail
space erection of temporary building
(occasional guest sleeping
accommodation no kitchenbathroom)
and erection of 2 x new summer
houseretail space
No objections
1801121NMA_1 4 Pinfold Lane
Northwold dated 11th May 2020
Non material amendment to planning
consent 1801121f Proposed side
extension front reception lobbyhall
and attached double garage in 575101
297109 a Conservation Area
3PL20200422F Fen Farm
Oxborough Road Stoke Ferry
PE33 9QH dated 27th April 2020
New wooden log cabin with jetty on
Land Adjacent the River Wissey
Would be used as a rest room shelter
when tending to the adjacent pumping
station(retrospective)
Parish Council object to this
application and letter has been sent to
Breckland Planning Department
DIDLINGTON NURSERIES
Why not visit our walled-in garden Nursery
For all your ornamental amp fruit trees
shrubs perennials and bedding plants
Also compost bark and a large selection of
ornamental pots
Tel (01842) 878288
Est 1962
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
MAY 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings
due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
All decisions made by email will be put on the agenda and minuted when public meetings are allowed
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
Page 21
Taylors Solid Fuels Ltd Family run since 1946
Regular fortnightly Solid Fuel deliveries in your area
Competitive prices and a full range of products
ldquoDonrsquot Shiver We Deliverrdquo
Quality top soils and aggregates Bulk bags and Tipper loads from 1 - 20 tonnes
Tel 01842890568 or see us on wwwtaylorssolidfuelscouk
Northwold Payments Agreed May 2020 AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The following payments were authorised wc 4th May by email The cheques were signed by Cllrs C Anderson and RCrisp Balance for April 2020 pound2402206 Minus the following direct debits Havenpower pound11377 Havenpower pound485 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound14272 Plus the following receipts Norfolk Community Foundation Covid 19 grant pound100000 Precept pound2010284 Total Income pound2110284 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound4498218 Cheques Description Total 2312 Cancelled cheque to Viking Stationary -pound7733 2314 Weeting Parish Council - Payment for use of
online banking for Bacs payment to Cllr Silvester for volunteer group expenses pound50000
2315 Clerks salary and expenses pound37759 2316 HMRC PAYE pound21980 2314 CAS Ltd - Parish Insurance pound81053 Total Cheques paid pound183059 Balance in Community Account May 2020 pound4315159 Bank Statement Balance as of 2042020 pound4698384 Unpresented cheques to date pound383225 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound4315159 Coronavirus Spend from Grant ring-fenced for volunteer expenses Total awarded pound100000 Payment made to Cllr R Silvester pound50000 Balance pound50000
decided I did not have covid-19
Then one afternoon I started feeling
strange I happened to be on a zoom
meeting with David Nabarro who
said anyone who felt unwell should
isolate instantly on the spot I went
home early and then the journey
began
In the first days at home I wasnrsquot
sure I had covid-19 Then I damaged
my hands with bleach It had no
smell I assumed it was old and
inactivemdashbut it was just I could not
smell the chlorine The heaviness
and malaise became worse I had a
tightness in the chest and realised it
could be nothing else I was
mortified that I might have infected
the staff I had worked with for over
20 years I imagined their vulnerable
relatives dying and never forgiving
myself My mind was a mess My
condition deteriorated One
afternoon I suddenly developed a
tachycardia tightness in the chest
and felt so unwell I thought I was
dying My mind became foggy I
tried to google fulminating
myocarditis but couldnrsquot navigate
the screen properly There was
nothing to do I thought if this is it
so be it
A few hours later I woke up alive
and the tightness replaced by
extreme fatigue Every day day after
day Sometimes I felt better and
became optimistic after all the
paralytic state had not recurred but
then the next day I felt as though
someone had hit me around the head
with a cricket bat Staff at work
criticised me for not being clear
ldquomake up your mind Are you
getting better or notrdquo I guess they
were frightened too but I really
could not understand what was
happening
The illness went on and on The
symptoms changed it was like an
advent calendar every day there was
a surprise something new A muggy
head acutely painful calf upset
stomach tinnitus pins and needles
aching all over breathlessness
dizziness arthritis in my hands
weird sensation in the skin with
synthetic materials Gentle exercise or
walking made me worsemdashI would
feel absolutely dreadful the next day I
started talking to others I found a
marathon runner who had tried 8 km
in her second week which caused her
to collapse with rigors and sleep for
24 hours I spoke to others
experiencing weird symptoms which
were often discounted by those around
them as anxiety making them doubt
themselves
The internet described recovery times
of about two weeks for people that
had not been hospitalised I had not
had severe disease yet here I was after
four weeks still unwell My doctor
neighbour and GP were concerned I
consulted with friends who were
consultants in infectious diseases by
email and they wondered if I had more
lung involvement than I had
estimated My tenant had friends who
were still ill at four weeks and this
helped a lot
The least helpful comments were from
people who explained to me that I had
post viral fatigue I knew this was
wrong There was a pattern in that
period from two weeks to six weeks
feeling absolutely dreadful during the
day sleep heavily waking with the
bed drenched in sweat getting up with
a blinding headache receding during
the day turning me into a battered
ragdoll in the evening
I joined a Facebook page (Covid-19
Support Group (have ithad it)) full of
people with these stories some from
the UK some from the US People
suffering from the disease but not
believing their symptoms were real
their families thinking the symptoms
were anxiety employers telling people
they had to return to work as the two
weeks for the illness was up And the
posts reflect this ldquoI thought I was
going crazy for not getting better in
their time framerdquo ldquothe doctor said
there is zero reason to believe it lasts
this longrdquo And too people report that
their families do not believe their ever
changing symptoms that it is
psychological it is the stress
Over the weeks I have been touched
COPING WITH COVID-19 A PERSONAL STORY Paul Garner
Page 22
Hope you can join in being thankful
we have no coronavirus in Northwold
Paul is son of Northwold girl at
school with Basil and we have been
friends ever since
Mother Sylvia died some years ago
but David Paulrsquos Dad is still alive
living in Liverpool
Keep safe
Very best wishes Pam Eyles
Paul Garner ldquoFor 7 weeks I have
been through a roller coaster of ill
health extreme emotions and utter
exhaustionrdquo
May 5 2020
Paul Garner professor of infectious
diseases at Liverpool School of
Tropical Medicine discusses his
experience of having covid-19
In mid-March I developed covid-19
For almost seven weeks I have been
through a roller coaster of ill health
extreme emotions and utter
exhaustion Although not hospitalised
it has been frightening and long The
illness ebbs and flows but never goes
away Health professionals
employers partners and people with
the disease need to know that this
illness can last for weeks and the long
tail is not some ldquopost-viral fatigue
syndromerdquomdashit is the disease People
who have a more protracted illness
need help to understand and cope with
the constantly shifting bizarre
symptoms and their unpredictable
course
Early March seems so far away I
watched Boris introduce social
distancing and then shake hands on
national television I talked with
epidemiological colleagues about the
established effects of austerity
increasing mortality in the poor and
how lockdown would worsen this I
advised my 97 year old father to
isolate I said to myself that years of
running and military fitness would
protect me from harm I discounted a
runny nose carefully checked my
temperature every day and examined
the CDCWHO comparison table and
by the people that have quietly
stepped in to help me cope
appropriate unobtrusive timely
Family friends colleagues and
neighbours Our local yoga studiorsquos
motto is ldquoa community building
strength in mind body and heartrdquo
This love and support of gives us a
direction for our future And today the
disease has lifted For the first time I
do not feel awful
The aim of this piece is to get this
message out for some people the
illness goes on for a few weeks
Symptoms come and go are strange
and frightening The exhaustion is
severe real and part of the illness
And we all need support and love
from the community around us
Paul Garner is Professor at the
Liverpool School of Tropical
Medicine He is Director of the Centre
for Evidence Synthesis in Global
Health and Co-ordinating Editor of
the Cochrane Infectious Diseases
Group
Twitter PaulGarnerWoof
Page 23
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RAREBREED
MADE IN NORFOLK
FREE DELIVERY
SUPPLIED FROZEN
MINIMUM SPEND pound20
Remember how pork used to taste when you still had proper crackling Fancy some handmade sausages with more meat than filling Love thick cut bacon with the rind on that has been dry cured All delivered to your door
Call Rob Simonds on 07940800275 to arrange a delivery
Traditional amp Gluten Free 85 meat sausages
pound12 for 3 packs of 8 sausages
Dry Cure Smoked amp Unsmoked Bacon
pound6 a pack ndash approx 500g
Rolled Shoulder of Pork
pound10 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Pack of 2 pork chops
pound5
Smoked Gammon Joints
pound12 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Native Breed Lamb Boxes available in season Dexter Beef Boxes available upon request
(Taken from Facebook post Editor)
Page 24
TEL 01842 828129
MOB 07791 204492
Local Domestic Oil Boiler Servicing Servicing Standard amp CombiCondenser Boilers
Annual Service with Tank Inspection amp Boiler Commissioning
Breakdowns Maintenance amp Repairs WESTNORFOLKBOILERSERVICESCOUK
We enter modern times with the reigns
of William IV and Queen Victoria and
their successors to the
present day
Next after Thomas Waddington as
Rector was Charles Manners Richard
Norman born in 1799 Through his
mother Lady Elizabeth Norman (neacutee
Manners) who married Richard
Norman of Leatherhead he was a
grand-son of the 4th Duke of Rutland
and nephew of the 5th Duke and a
great grandson of the 4th Duke of
Beaufort His motherrsquos brothers were
the 5th Duke of Rutland and two
generals He received the benefice of
Northwold worth pound740 a year (just
under pound42000 a year nowadays) from
the Bishop of Ely in 1833 The tithes
were commuted to a fixed rent charge
of pound896 (approximately pound47500
today) a few years later In 1845 St
Andrewrsquos Northwold was described as
a ldquolarge handsome fabricrdquo with a
ldquolofty tower (built in 1473) containing
six bells and a good clockrdquo The parish
at that time had 1140 inhabitants The
size of the population has not changed
to any great extent since then
Charles Norman was a bachelor for
the first eight years of his time in
Northwold Then he met and at the
age of 41 married a spinster of 38
called Caroline Amelia Angerstein
whose father John was the owner of a
huge estate round Weeting Hall If
Charles brought aristocratic
connections what did Caroline bring
to the marriage She was a grand-
daughter of John Julius Angerstein
(1735-1823) who came to England in
1750 from St Petersburg where his
German family had been settled He
was a Lloyds under-writer by the
time he was 21 and went on to
become one of the wealthiest men in
England When he died the British
government bought his fabulous art
collection in 1824 for pound58000 (at a
conservative estimate about pound3
million today) and used it as the
nucleus of its new National Gallery
Connoisseurs of early Hollywood
movies may remember the film
Lloyds of London made in 1936
Guy Standing played the pivotal part
of John Julius Angerstein in what
was then a star-studded cast
including C Aubrey Smith
Madeleine Carroll George Sanders
and Tyrone Power
It was John Julius Angerstein who
bought Weeting Hall and established
the family there for more than a
century until Carolinersquos brother
William sold it in 1897 The Rev
Charles Norman died in 1873 in his
74th year Caroline herself died aged
77 in 1879 She lived for a while as a
widow in Brandon Hall which was
also owned by the Angersteins and
did charitable works in Brandon as
well as in Northwold where the
school and the almshouses bear the
family name of Norman
Whittington owes to her the
foundation of its separate church
later the centre of its own
ecclesiastical parish
Charles Norman was Rector for 40
years Charles and Caroline Norman
have their tomb just inside the south
entrance of the churchyard near the
lych gate
During Charles Normanrsquos time ndash in
1852 ndash the church was re-seated a fact
recorded in an inscription on the wall
inside the tower When St Andrewrsquos
underwent other restoration work in
the eighteen fifties and sixties the
restorers appears to have shown more
respect for the character of this ancient
church than many of their
contemporaries showed to churches
elsewhere in England A drainpipe to
the west of the porch bears the date
1857 Inside the church another sign
of those times is the organ erected in
1868 out of funds ldquofrom the Church
Estaterdquo This organ bears a modern
plaque recording the fact that for 42
years of the 20th century Arthur
Barber a local farmer was voluntary
organist The font in front of the tower
dates from 1882 Its elaborately
carved cover suspended from the
Modern Times ndash From Charles
Norman Onwards roof by a chain and
capable of being raised and lowered
was added in 1887
National as opposed to family history
is reflected in the memorial tablet to
Lieutenant William Carter of the 5th
Fusiliers who died in the siege of
Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny of
1857 He was 32 Tombstones and
wall tablets bear witness to the close
attachment of the Carter family to this
church in the 18th and 19th centuries
Victorian Rectors after Charles
Norman were Richard Snowdon Smith
(1873) William Cowper Johnson
(1889) and Claud Cecil Thornton
(1892) who is commemorated in the
fine and sturdy lych gate
FROM HISTORY NOTES ON NORTHWOLD CHURCH Courtesy of Pam Eyles
Page 25
March 2020 1st Prize pound20 No62 Barry Langley 2nd Prize pound15 No15 June Jones 3rd Prize pound10 No11 David Lavender
April 2020 1st Prize pound20 No 3 Harry Cater 2nd Prize pound15 No 14 Annette Storey 3rd Prize pound10 No 99 David Gricks
May 2020 1st Prize pound25 No 19 Brian Waters 2nd Prize pound15 No 30 Mark Hampton 3rd Prize pound10 No 71 David Kimber
Roger Preston
100 CLUB DRAW
Do not leave home if you or someone you live
with has any of the following
a high temperature
a new continuous cough
a loss of or change to your sense of smell or taste
Check the NHS website if you have symptoms
Page 26
Downham Market
PC Aaron Jones mdash Spellowfields Clenchwarton Wapole Walton St
Lawrence Mershe Lande and Wiggenhall
Email SNTTerringtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Ryan Williams mdash West Winch Watlington Airfield
Wimbotsham and Fincham and Wissey
Email SNTWatlingtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Tracey James and PC Dave Funnell mdash Downham Market
Emneth and Outwell Upwell and Delph Hilgay with Denver Denton
Email SNTDownhamMarketnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
Message from your Engagement Officer
I am PC Lee Anderton and I work as the Engagement Officer for West Norfolk My responsibilities include working alongside and promoting the Special Constabulary Police Support Volunteers Neighbourhood Watch and Community Speedwatch If you are interested in volunteering for any of these roles please e-mail me at LeeAndertonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
4 weeks into the lockdown due to COVID-19 (Apr 20) and largely from a policing prospective the majority of people are playing by the rules The Constabulary is continuing to work with those people who breach the rules by way of engaging and explaining we will use tickets or report to court anyone who continuously break rules after being warned It is pleasing to say for the majority this approach is working
During this time the Constabulary is continuing to delivery day to day policing and officers are still responding to calls as they come in We are still encouraging everyone to use the same methods of contacting us 999 for an emergency ie a crime in progress 101 or via our website contact us to report a crime that has happened Officers are practising social distancing at all police premises but sometimes due to the nature of our work we will have to work close to together for example arresting a violent offender
During this period of time we are concerned that Domestic Violence could increase and we would like to reassure people that we are still here and will help so please if you are aware of anyone who is living in fear of domestic violence get in touch with us I would also like to remind people that although we are spending most of our time at home please donrsquot stop carrying out the 9pm Routine as the simple steps in the routine will help prevent you from becoming a victim of crime Unfortunately we have also seen an increase in scams and especially COVID- 19 scams and I would encourage everyone to register with Norfolk County Council Trading Standards at the following link httpswwwnorfolkgovukbusinesstrading-standardsscamsconsumer-alerts to get a weekly update with the latest scams Finally if there are any questions or anything I can assist you with please do not hesitate to get in touch and I look forward to the time when we can all start to meet face to face again until then stay save StayHomeSaveLives ProtectTheNHS
Page 27
Family Property Criminal Commercial Employment Personal Injury Wills amp Probate
METCALFE COPEMAN amp PETTEFAR LLP
SOLICITORS
wwwmcp-lawcouk
01842 756100
Cage Lane Thetford
Convenient town centre Location
Home visits may be available
MAY 20 UPDATE
Ray Gribble
Antique Restoration amp Traditional Upholstery
All aspects of antique furniture restoration including French polishing cabinet repairs and traditional upholstery
-------------------------------------------
Traditional Upholstered Furniture
Footstools Sofas Chairs made to commission
-------------------------------------------
Picture Framing amp Mirrors
An extensive range of mouldings inc hand painted and gilded finishes
Antique and Reproduction Prints for sale
Vine House Church Road Wereham Kingrsquos Lynn
01366-500387
wwwraygribblecouk
I thought you might be interested in this small article on the origin of the name lsquoVentura Closersquoit would be interesting to
consider the stories behind other local street names As your Borough Councillor I am
available to help with any Borough
related problems (inc Freebridge
Issues) and am available on my home
tel no 01366 727037 or by email
cllrtomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
Tomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
With kind regards Councillor Tom Ryves Methwold Ward KLWNBC Home 01366 727037
lsquoVentura Closersquo A legacy from RAF Methwold
It is common practice for new streets built near the sites of old RAF stations to reflect this heritage in their namehellipso in Methwold we have Ventura Close and of course Trent VC Close
The Ventura
The Ventura was developed from the Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar transport as a replacement for the Lockheed Hudson bombers then in service with the Royal Air Force Used in daylight attacks against occupied Europe they proved to have weaknesses and were removed from bomber duty and some used for
patrols by Coastal Command The Ventura was available to the RAF as an off the peg solution to the problems of building an effective bomber force quickly and the first orders were placed in 1940 At the time the larger 4-engined bombers associated with the Strategic bombing offensive were still on the drawing board
Service with the RAF
The RAF ordered 188 Venturas in February 1940 which were delivered from mid-1942 Venturas were initially used for daylight raids and were crewed by Australian and New Zealand airmen who flew from Methwold like some other early RAF bombers they proved too vulnerable without fighter escort Venturas were replaced by the faster de Havilland Mosquito The Venturas were transferred to patrol duties with Coastal Command as the Mosquito replaced them in bomber squadrons
The Ventura at Methwold
In Methwold there were two squadrons equipped with the Ventura mdash No 464 Squadron RAAF (1942) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II and No 487 Squadron RNZAF(1942ndash1943) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II
Operations
The Ventura flew its first operational mission for the RAF on 3 November 1942 when three Venturas of 21 Squadron attacked railway targets near Hengelo in the Netherlands On 6 December 1942 47 Venturas from
DIDLINGTON HALL SALE PARTICULARS
Thanks for the fantastic response last year to my appeal to purchase the old sales catalogues for Didlington Hall which resulted in my obtaining two catalogues one for a sale I was completely unaware of I am still very interested in obtaining a number of the sale catalogues Also just to satisfy my interest and curiosity does anybody have or know what happened to anything and I mean anything even just building materials that came from the demolition sales of the 1950s
Please contact Andrew 01440 788198 email andrewtate738gmailcom
Page 28
UPDATE FROM OUR LOCAL BOROUGH COUNCILLOR
21 464 (RAAF) and 487 (RNZAF) squadrons participated in Operation Oyster the large daylight 2 Group raid against the Philips radio and vacuum tube factories at Eindhoven Also committed to the raid were 36 Bostons and 10 de Havilland Mosquitos[16] Carrying incendiaries they were placed in the third wave of aircraft and suffered the highest rate of loss Nine of the 47 Venturas were shot down and many others were damaged by flak or bird strikes The force also lost four Bostons and one Mosquito
Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC Six months later on 3 May 1943 Venturas of 487 Squadron RNZAF were sent on Operation Ramrod 16 an attack on a power station in Amsterdam The squadron was told
that the target was of such importance to Dutch morale that the attack was to be continued regardless of opposition Significant problems developed with rendezvousing with the escorting fighters with the end result being that all 10 Venturas that crossed the coast were lost to German fighters Squadron Leader Leonard Trent (later the last of the Great Escapers) won the Victoria Cross for his leadership in this raid
The citation for Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC reads as follows
ldquoThe KING has been graciously pleased to confer the VICTORIA CROSS on the under-mentioned officer in recognition of most
SANDRArsquoS STAMP amp CRAFT STUDIO GROUP
My regular monthly craft sessions
in Northwold Village Hall are
Third Monday monthly 7 - 9pm
(not held in December) and cost
from 1st October 2019 will be pound12
which includes all materials to
create 8 beautiful handmade cards
Tea amp Coffee included
Sandra Roberts
07806 616704
conspicuous braverymdash
Squadron Leader Leonard Henry TRENT DFC (NZ2481) Royal New Zealand Air Force No 487 (RNZAF) Squadron
On the 3rd May 1943 Squadron Leader Trent was detailed to lead a formation of Ventura aircraft in a daylight attack on the power station at Amsterdam
This operation was intended to encourage the Dutch workmen in their resistance to enemy pressure The target was known to be heavily defended The importance of bombing it regardless of enemy fighters or anti-aircraft fire was strongly impressed on-the air crews taking part in the operation
Before taking off Squadron Leader Trent told the deputy leader that he was going over the target whatever lsquohappened
All went well until the Venturas and their fighter escort were nearing the Dutch coast Then one bomber was hit and had to turn back Suddenly large numbers of enemy fighters appeared Our escorting fighters were hotly engaged and lost touch with the bombing force The Venturas closed up for mutual protection and commenced their run up to the target Unfortunately the fighters detailed to support them over the target had reached the area too early and had been recalled
Soon the bombers were attacked They were at the mercy of 15 to 20 Messerschmitts which dived on them
incessantly Within four minutes six Venturas were destroyed Squadron Leader Trent continued on his course with the 3 remaining aircraft
In a short time 2 more Venturas went down in flames Heedless of the murderous attacks and of the heavy anti-aircraft fire which was now encountered Squadron Leader Trent completed an accurate bombing run and even shot down a Messerschmitt at point-blank range Dropping his bombs in the target area he turned away
The aircraft following him was shot down on reaching the target Immediately afterwards his own aircraft was hit went into a spin and broke up Squadron Leader Trent and his navigator were thrown clear and became prisoners of war The other two members of the crew
perished
On this his 24th sortie Squadron Leader Trent showed outstanding leadership Such was the trust placed in this gallant officer that the other pilots followed him unwaveringly His cool unflinching courage and devotion to duty in the face of overwhelming odds rank with the finest examples of these virtuesrdquo
Page 29
If you would like to write an article
or have ideas to include in future
columns we would love to hear from
you Please email your submissions
to editornorthwoldnet
487 Sqn RNZAF Lockheed Ventura
Page 30
NORTHWOLD BOWLS CLUB
The 2020 bowls season was due to
commence in April but is now
suspended due to the COVID-19
pandemic
Our Annual General Meeting was
due to take place on Thursday 26th
March and would have been held
in the Sports amp Social club
We are always wishing to welcome
new members so if you would like
to know more about the club then
for more information you can
contact Roger Preston (01366
727694) or Hod Everett (01760
336494)
(Anybody new to bowls would be
offered some coaching at the start
of the season mdash whenever that
may be)
NORTHWOLD VILLAGE HALL NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The AGM of the Village Hall Trustees was due to be held on Tuesday 24th March 2020 but has now been
postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
All Northwold residents are welcome to attend and are advised that eligibility for election to the Trustees (ldquoThe Committeerdquo) is open to one representative of ANY recognised village organisation which either uses or potentially uses the Village Hall In addition two representatives of the general village population are eligible for election
Vacancies DO exist in the trustees and ldquonew bloodrdquo is particularly encouraged to provide a continuously fresh input of skills and ideas The AGM will be followed at 730PM by a committee meeting of those elected Mr M Howarth Chairman helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip The official notice above provides details of the next Annual General Meeting and we would be delighted to see some new faces prepared to play a part in managing the facility that we have however small that part may be Some questions you may have Q Who is eligible to be a trustee A Anyone resident in the Village who can represent a village organisation club or business ndash even if they are not users of the Hall Existing organisations represented include The WI Tots and Co The Parish Council The Dance Club In addition a limited number of trustees who represent ldquothe Publicrdquo may be appointed No special qualifications are required Q What is my commitment as a trustee A
Attending four to six meetings a year
Nothing financial (we have insurance) attendance at a meeting about every two months and assistance in any aspect of running the hall that you would like to provide This could be
Providing informed opinions of the Village Population to help guide the decisions made by the Trustees as a group
Managing or helping to manage (but not necessarily DOING) the maintenance or updating of the Hall
Helping with fundraising activities Q How do I get involved A Come to the AGM or contact the Chairman at any time
DOG GROOMING SERVICES
HIGH STREET LAKENHEATH
CALL 01842 862 828
THEDOGSHACKLAKENHEATH
Classified Ads
Graham Smith amp Sons
Pest amp Vermin Control for homes
farms and businesses
24hr 7-day service
Local family business
(Clover Farm Mundford)
Tel 01842 879904
Mob 07946 733188 __________________________________________
D W Aerials
TV aerials Digital TW aerials amp
Satellite dishes fitted Plus TV signal
boosters TV extension cables and
CCTV installed etc
Tel 01366 728403
Mobile 07752 587111
Page 31
Thank you very much
for all your kind donations to the foodbank and all you do to help others
If you would like to donate to your local Foodbank there is a drop off point at St Andrewrsquos Church Northwold Find out more
httpthetfordfoodbankorguk
httpwwwtrusselltrustorg
If you need the Foodbank please donrsquot
hesitate to contact someone who can
give you a foodbank voucher such as
doctors health visitors social workers
clergy citizenrsquos advice bureau and
police
Ness and Paul
foodbankdonationsnymhushcom
THE MAGPIE CENTRE WEST NORFOLK RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
Closed Until Further Notice
In line with RDA National advice and
guidelines we regret to advise that the
Magpie Centre will be closed until
further notice
As you would expect our horses will
continue to be cared for and we need
your support more than ever Please
check our Facebook page for regular
updates thank you
We have been carrying out our life-
changing activities at our Wallington
Hall location for over 30 years and
take great pride in the exceptional
standard of our instructors and
volunteers
We rely on voluntary help as well as
donations and legacies to deliver our
services
Advice for Volunteers
If you are to visit the Magpie Centre
as a volunteer dur ing the closure of
the Magpie Centre to help with horse
care and field maintenance thank you
so much
Can we please ask that on arrival and
departure you wash your hands and
regularly during your visit Please also
avoid close contact with others and
practice social distancing at all times
whilst at the centre
In the event you experience any of
the symptoms of coronavirus
including coughing fever however
minor please DO NOT VISIT THE
MAGPIE CENTRE
Please inform us immediately if you
have any symptoms or are diagnosed
with coronavirus and you have either
visited the Magpie Centre recently or
have come into contact with someone
who has
The current advice from the NHS can
be found here httpswwwnhsuk
conditionscoronavirus-covid-19
The Magpie Centre home of WNRDA
now has 90 volunteers who give up
their time on a regular basis to help
with the running of the yard pony care
and assisting with riding and carriage
driving lessons
No previous experience is required for
volunteers as all training will be
provided
If you can help with this please call the
Centre on 01553 810202
Thank you
Would you like to advertise in
Village Life
Please contact the Editor
for available sizes amp rates
editornorthwoldnet
Or Tel 01366 727072
Annual Club Memberships are now due
Adults pound5 Children pound250 Member benefits inc discounted Events tickets and Club Hire
Please contact a committee member
See our Facebook page for up-to-date info on upcoming events
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL CLUB Hovellrsquos Lane Northwold IP26 5LX
Page 32
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL
CLUB
The club is normally open for bookings for social events
birthday parties weddings christenings amp funeral wakes
The bar can also be made available
All at very reasonable rates
For information call
Tony Waring 728455
David Gricks 728174
David Lavender 727111
Due to COVID-19 pandemic the club is shut indefinitely
All events are cancelled until further notice
Stay safe everyone
Thank you to all our volunteers who keep the club running
ALL EVENTS ADVERTISED ON THIS PAGE ARE AT
RISK OF CANCELLATION DUE TO THE ON-GOING
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Swaffham Norfolk PE37 8HT
LOCAL BUS SERVICES There are more buses than those listed - check with the driver visit wwwcoachservicesltdcom wwwtravelineinfo or contact the following-
Coach Services 01842 821509 Travel Line 08712 002233
-------------------------------------------------------------------------Due to the COVID-19 pandemic starting on March 30th until further notice Coach Services will only be operating Monday to Friday
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NORTHWOLDWHITTINGTON - THETFORD (Coach Services - CS40)
NO RETURN SERVICE AVAILABLE DURING COVID-19 REDUCED SERVICE PERIOD
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THETFORD - NORTHWOLD WHITTINGTON ndash KINGrsquoS LYNN (Coach Services - CS40)
MONDAY ndash FRIDAY ONLY DURING COVID-19 REDUCED SERVICE PERIOD
Northwold Pick up point Tile CentreMethodist Chapel 1011 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Whittington Pick up point Norman Drive (A134) 1015 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Arrives Kingrsquos Lynn bus station Stand H 1055 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Departs Kingrsquos Lynn bus station Stand H 1330 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Whittington Drop Off point Norman Drive (A134) 1405 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Northwold Drop Off point Tile CentreMethodist Chapel 1409 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Brandon Drop Off point High St adj ALDI 1442 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
Arrives Thetford Bus Interchange Stand D 1510 (Mon-Fri) No Service (Sat)
NO RETURN FROM THETFORD DURING COVID-19 REDUCED SERVICE PERIOD
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE NOTE New legislation came into force in January 2020 regarding bus services mostly for market day services regarding PSV Accessibility Regulations (disabled access) THIS HAS RESULTED IN THE FOLLOWING SERVICE CANCELLATIONS-
There is NO extra bus lsquoNo 12rsquo on Tuesdays mdash Kingrsquos Lynn Market Day
EAGLES COACHES ldquoDOWNHAM MARKET DAYrdquo SERVICE HAS ALSO BEEN CANCELLED
FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION PLEASE RING COACH SERVICES OR CHECK WEBSITE
Page 18
Saturday 13th June 2020
CANCELLED
Its with great sadness that the Norman PTFA Officers have had to take the decision to cancel this years
Carnival due to the current health situation Our main priority is everyones wellbeing so please stay safe and
well and our fantastic village Carnival will be back with a bang in 2021
The Norman PTFA
WASTE BIN and RECYCLING COLLECTION DATES
Due to COVID-19 there have been changes to bin collections Were unable to collect food waste Please
continue to place any food waste into your black bin which well collect as normal
You can view your scheduled bin collections below
The collection dates for all of the bins
that you have at your home reflect any
collections that are affected by bank
holidays
Please note that collection day
information will only be shown for the
brown bin service if you have paid for
the service
Thursday 11 June 2020 GREEN
Friday 12 June 2020 BROWN
Thursday 18 June 2020 BLACK
Thursday 25 June 2020 GREEN
Friday 26 June 2020 BROWN
Thursday 2 July 2020 BLACK
Your black and green bin collection is
normally THURSDAY
Your brown bin collection is
normally FRIDAY
ldquoI now get out for many more walks now that restrictions are lifted
I like to exercise my owner by
getting them to clean up after merdquo
Please look out for the strategically placed red bins around the village to dispose of your dog waste
Page 19
Page 20
REPORT FROM MONDAY 4TH TO FRIDAY 29TH MAY 2020 Covid 19 actions update
Rent from SSC ndash it was agreed (6
replied to the email) to suspend
the rent due from the Sports and
Social Club during the shutdown
Other Business
Water coming off the A134 into
Methwold Road ndash drains blocked -
Highways have this scheduled for
repair ndash should be completed by
the end of May
Two pull in places off the A134
into Church Lane by Bull Dog
Barnes ndash pot holes need filling ndash
Highways have this scheduled for
repair - should be completed by
the end of May
London bridge ndash update for Cllr
Macmullen - no further progress
with this as it is unlikely
gatherings will be allowed in the
event of a royal death at this time
Neighbourhood Watch ndash update
from Cllr Macmullen ndash this is
limited as two of the Watch
keepers are self-isolating but
keeping in touch with their
residents by phone or Whatrsquos App
or email I am in touch with a lot
of elderly residents by phone
Cllr Anderson filled in the holes
on the Sports Field with topsoil
donated by a resident
Application sent to HM Land
Registry to confirm who owns
the land behind Normandy
Close
Application sent to the bank to
set up internet banking
Cllr Anderson refurbished the
notice board in Hovells Lane
and removed the notice board
opposite the tile centre for the
same treatment
Planning Updates in Brief
2000334F 7 West End Barns
West End Northwold dated 4th
March 2020 REMOVAL OR
VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 1
AND 5 OF PLANNING
PERMISSION 192155F
Variation or removal of conditions
256 and 8 of planning
permission101380EXF (Extension
of time for the implementation of a
planning permission reference
0702109F) Construction of
dwelling and garage at 7 West End
Barns West end Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask if this notice has been
put out to local residents that could
be affected by this change and have
they had a chance to respond There
was no response from planning
Planning approved 22nd May 2020
2000269F SHOP Bulldog Barns 14
Thetford Road Northwold Norfolk
IP26 5LS dated 1st May 2020
Existing cafe on site to return to retail
space erection of temporary building
(occasional guest sleeping
accommodation no kitchenbathroom)
and erection of 2 x new summer
houseretail space
No objections
1801121NMA_1 4 Pinfold Lane
Northwold dated 11th May 2020
Non material amendment to planning
consent 1801121f Proposed side
extension front reception lobbyhall
and attached double garage in 575101
297109 a Conservation Area
3PL20200422F Fen Farm
Oxborough Road Stoke Ferry
PE33 9QH dated 27th April 2020
New wooden log cabin with jetty on
Land Adjacent the River Wissey
Would be used as a rest room shelter
when tending to the adjacent pumping
station(retrospective)
Parish Council object to this
application and letter has been sent to
Breckland Planning Department
DIDLINGTON NURSERIES
Why not visit our walled-in garden Nursery
For all your ornamental amp fruit trees
shrubs perennials and bedding plants
Also compost bark and a large selection of
ornamental pots
Tel (01842) 878288
Est 1962
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
MAY 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings
due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
All decisions made by email will be put on the agenda and minuted when public meetings are allowed
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
Page 21
Taylors Solid Fuels Ltd Family run since 1946
Regular fortnightly Solid Fuel deliveries in your area
Competitive prices and a full range of products
ldquoDonrsquot Shiver We Deliverrdquo
Quality top soils and aggregates Bulk bags and Tipper loads from 1 - 20 tonnes
Tel 01842890568 or see us on wwwtaylorssolidfuelscouk
Northwold Payments Agreed May 2020 AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The following payments were authorised wc 4th May by email The cheques were signed by Cllrs C Anderson and RCrisp Balance for April 2020 pound2402206 Minus the following direct debits Havenpower pound11377 Havenpower pound485 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound14272 Plus the following receipts Norfolk Community Foundation Covid 19 grant pound100000 Precept pound2010284 Total Income pound2110284 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound4498218 Cheques Description Total 2312 Cancelled cheque to Viking Stationary -pound7733 2314 Weeting Parish Council - Payment for use of
online banking for Bacs payment to Cllr Silvester for volunteer group expenses pound50000
2315 Clerks salary and expenses pound37759 2316 HMRC PAYE pound21980 2314 CAS Ltd - Parish Insurance pound81053 Total Cheques paid pound183059 Balance in Community Account May 2020 pound4315159 Bank Statement Balance as of 2042020 pound4698384 Unpresented cheques to date pound383225 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound4315159 Coronavirus Spend from Grant ring-fenced for volunteer expenses Total awarded pound100000 Payment made to Cllr R Silvester pound50000 Balance pound50000
decided I did not have covid-19
Then one afternoon I started feeling
strange I happened to be on a zoom
meeting with David Nabarro who
said anyone who felt unwell should
isolate instantly on the spot I went
home early and then the journey
began
In the first days at home I wasnrsquot
sure I had covid-19 Then I damaged
my hands with bleach It had no
smell I assumed it was old and
inactivemdashbut it was just I could not
smell the chlorine The heaviness
and malaise became worse I had a
tightness in the chest and realised it
could be nothing else I was
mortified that I might have infected
the staff I had worked with for over
20 years I imagined their vulnerable
relatives dying and never forgiving
myself My mind was a mess My
condition deteriorated One
afternoon I suddenly developed a
tachycardia tightness in the chest
and felt so unwell I thought I was
dying My mind became foggy I
tried to google fulminating
myocarditis but couldnrsquot navigate
the screen properly There was
nothing to do I thought if this is it
so be it
A few hours later I woke up alive
and the tightness replaced by
extreme fatigue Every day day after
day Sometimes I felt better and
became optimistic after all the
paralytic state had not recurred but
then the next day I felt as though
someone had hit me around the head
with a cricket bat Staff at work
criticised me for not being clear
ldquomake up your mind Are you
getting better or notrdquo I guess they
were frightened too but I really
could not understand what was
happening
The illness went on and on The
symptoms changed it was like an
advent calendar every day there was
a surprise something new A muggy
head acutely painful calf upset
stomach tinnitus pins and needles
aching all over breathlessness
dizziness arthritis in my hands
weird sensation in the skin with
synthetic materials Gentle exercise or
walking made me worsemdashI would
feel absolutely dreadful the next day I
started talking to others I found a
marathon runner who had tried 8 km
in her second week which caused her
to collapse with rigors and sleep for
24 hours I spoke to others
experiencing weird symptoms which
were often discounted by those around
them as anxiety making them doubt
themselves
The internet described recovery times
of about two weeks for people that
had not been hospitalised I had not
had severe disease yet here I was after
four weeks still unwell My doctor
neighbour and GP were concerned I
consulted with friends who were
consultants in infectious diseases by
email and they wondered if I had more
lung involvement than I had
estimated My tenant had friends who
were still ill at four weeks and this
helped a lot
The least helpful comments were from
people who explained to me that I had
post viral fatigue I knew this was
wrong There was a pattern in that
period from two weeks to six weeks
feeling absolutely dreadful during the
day sleep heavily waking with the
bed drenched in sweat getting up with
a blinding headache receding during
the day turning me into a battered
ragdoll in the evening
I joined a Facebook page (Covid-19
Support Group (have ithad it)) full of
people with these stories some from
the UK some from the US People
suffering from the disease but not
believing their symptoms were real
their families thinking the symptoms
were anxiety employers telling people
they had to return to work as the two
weeks for the illness was up And the
posts reflect this ldquoI thought I was
going crazy for not getting better in
their time framerdquo ldquothe doctor said
there is zero reason to believe it lasts
this longrdquo And too people report that
their families do not believe their ever
changing symptoms that it is
psychological it is the stress
Over the weeks I have been touched
COPING WITH COVID-19 A PERSONAL STORY Paul Garner
Page 22
Hope you can join in being thankful
we have no coronavirus in Northwold
Paul is son of Northwold girl at
school with Basil and we have been
friends ever since
Mother Sylvia died some years ago
but David Paulrsquos Dad is still alive
living in Liverpool
Keep safe
Very best wishes Pam Eyles
Paul Garner ldquoFor 7 weeks I have
been through a roller coaster of ill
health extreme emotions and utter
exhaustionrdquo
May 5 2020
Paul Garner professor of infectious
diseases at Liverpool School of
Tropical Medicine discusses his
experience of having covid-19
In mid-March I developed covid-19
For almost seven weeks I have been
through a roller coaster of ill health
extreme emotions and utter
exhaustion Although not hospitalised
it has been frightening and long The
illness ebbs and flows but never goes
away Health professionals
employers partners and people with
the disease need to know that this
illness can last for weeks and the long
tail is not some ldquopost-viral fatigue
syndromerdquomdashit is the disease People
who have a more protracted illness
need help to understand and cope with
the constantly shifting bizarre
symptoms and their unpredictable
course
Early March seems so far away I
watched Boris introduce social
distancing and then shake hands on
national television I talked with
epidemiological colleagues about the
established effects of austerity
increasing mortality in the poor and
how lockdown would worsen this I
advised my 97 year old father to
isolate I said to myself that years of
running and military fitness would
protect me from harm I discounted a
runny nose carefully checked my
temperature every day and examined
the CDCWHO comparison table and
by the people that have quietly
stepped in to help me cope
appropriate unobtrusive timely
Family friends colleagues and
neighbours Our local yoga studiorsquos
motto is ldquoa community building
strength in mind body and heartrdquo
This love and support of gives us a
direction for our future And today the
disease has lifted For the first time I
do not feel awful
The aim of this piece is to get this
message out for some people the
illness goes on for a few weeks
Symptoms come and go are strange
and frightening The exhaustion is
severe real and part of the illness
And we all need support and love
from the community around us
Paul Garner is Professor at the
Liverpool School of Tropical
Medicine He is Director of the Centre
for Evidence Synthesis in Global
Health and Co-ordinating Editor of
the Cochrane Infectious Diseases
Group
Twitter PaulGarnerWoof
Page 23
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RAREBREED
MADE IN NORFOLK
FREE DELIVERY
SUPPLIED FROZEN
MINIMUM SPEND pound20
Remember how pork used to taste when you still had proper crackling Fancy some handmade sausages with more meat than filling Love thick cut bacon with the rind on that has been dry cured All delivered to your door
Call Rob Simonds on 07940800275 to arrange a delivery
Traditional amp Gluten Free 85 meat sausages
pound12 for 3 packs of 8 sausages
Dry Cure Smoked amp Unsmoked Bacon
pound6 a pack ndash approx 500g
Rolled Shoulder of Pork
pound10 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Pack of 2 pork chops
pound5
Smoked Gammon Joints
pound12 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Native Breed Lamb Boxes available in season Dexter Beef Boxes available upon request
(Taken from Facebook post Editor)
Page 24
TEL 01842 828129
MOB 07791 204492
Local Domestic Oil Boiler Servicing Servicing Standard amp CombiCondenser Boilers
Annual Service with Tank Inspection amp Boiler Commissioning
Breakdowns Maintenance amp Repairs WESTNORFOLKBOILERSERVICESCOUK
We enter modern times with the reigns
of William IV and Queen Victoria and
their successors to the
present day
Next after Thomas Waddington as
Rector was Charles Manners Richard
Norman born in 1799 Through his
mother Lady Elizabeth Norman (neacutee
Manners) who married Richard
Norman of Leatherhead he was a
grand-son of the 4th Duke of Rutland
and nephew of the 5th Duke and a
great grandson of the 4th Duke of
Beaufort His motherrsquos brothers were
the 5th Duke of Rutland and two
generals He received the benefice of
Northwold worth pound740 a year (just
under pound42000 a year nowadays) from
the Bishop of Ely in 1833 The tithes
were commuted to a fixed rent charge
of pound896 (approximately pound47500
today) a few years later In 1845 St
Andrewrsquos Northwold was described as
a ldquolarge handsome fabricrdquo with a
ldquolofty tower (built in 1473) containing
six bells and a good clockrdquo The parish
at that time had 1140 inhabitants The
size of the population has not changed
to any great extent since then
Charles Norman was a bachelor for
the first eight years of his time in
Northwold Then he met and at the
age of 41 married a spinster of 38
called Caroline Amelia Angerstein
whose father John was the owner of a
huge estate round Weeting Hall If
Charles brought aristocratic
connections what did Caroline bring
to the marriage She was a grand-
daughter of John Julius Angerstein
(1735-1823) who came to England in
1750 from St Petersburg where his
German family had been settled He
was a Lloyds under-writer by the
time he was 21 and went on to
become one of the wealthiest men in
England When he died the British
government bought his fabulous art
collection in 1824 for pound58000 (at a
conservative estimate about pound3
million today) and used it as the
nucleus of its new National Gallery
Connoisseurs of early Hollywood
movies may remember the film
Lloyds of London made in 1936
Guy Standing played the pivotal part
of John Julius Angerstein in what
was then a star-studded cast
including C Aubrey Smith
Madeleine Carroll George Sanders
and Tyrone Power
It was John Julius Angerstein who
bought Weeting Hall and established
the family there for more than a
century until Carolinersquos brother
William sold it in 1897 The Rev
Charles Norman died in 1873 in his
74th year Caroline herself died aged
77 in 1879 She lived for a while as a
widow in Brandon Hall which was
also owned by the Angersteins and
did charitable works in Brandon as
well as in Northwold where the
school and the almshouses bear the
family name of Norman
Whittington owes to her the
foundation of its separate church
later the centre of its own
ecclesiastical parish
Charles Norman was Rector for 40
years Charles and Caroline Norman
have their tomb just inside the south
entrance of the churchyard near the
lych gate
During Charles Normanrsquos time ndash in
1852 ndash the church was re-seated a fact
recorded in an inscription on the wall
inside the tower When St Andrewrsquos
underwent other restoration work in
the eighteen fifties and sixties the
restorers appears to have shown more
respect for the character of this ancient
church than many of their
contemporaries showed to churches
elsewhere in England A drainpipe to
the west of the porch bears the date
1857 Inside the church another sign
of those times is the organ erected in
1868 out of funds ldquofrom the Church
Estaterdquo This organ bears a modern
plaque recording the fact that for 42
years of the 20th century Arthur
Barber a local farmer was voluntary
organist The font in front of the tower
dates from 1882 Its elaborately
carved cover suspended from the
Modern Times ndash From Charles
Norman Onwards roof by a chain and
capable of being raised and lowered
was added in 1887
National as opposed to family history
is reflected in the memorial tablet to
Lieutenant William Carter of the 5th
Fusiliers who died in the siege of
Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny of
1857 He was 32 Tombstones and
wall tablets bear witness to the close
attachment of the Carter family to this
church in the 18th and 19th centuries
Victorian Rectors after Charles
Norman were Richard Snowdon Smith
(1873) William Cowper Johnson
(1889) and Claud Cecil Thornton
(1892) who is commemorated in the
fine and sturdy lych gate
FROM HISTORY NOTES ON NORTHWOLD CHURCH Courtesy of Pam Eyles
Page 25
March 2020 1st Prize pound20 No62 Barry Langley 2nd Prize pound15 No15 June Jones 3rd Prize pound10 No11 David Lavender
April 2020 1st Prize pound20 No 3 Harry Cater 2nd Prize pound15 No 14 Annette Storey 3rd Prize pound10 No 99 David Gricks
May 2020 1st Prize pound25 No 19 Brian Waters 2nd Prize pound15 No 30 Mark Hampton 3rd Prize pound10 No 71 David Kimber
Roger Preston
100 CLUB DRAW
Do not leave home if you or someone you live
with has any of the following
a high temperature
a new continuous cough
a loss of or change to your sense of smell or taste
Check the NHS website if you have symptoms
Page 26
Downham Market
PC Aaron Jones mdash Spellowfields Clenchwarton Wapole Walton St
Lawrence Mershe Lande and Wiggenhall
Email SNTTerringtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Ryan Williams mdash West Winch Watlington Airfield
Wimbotsham and Fincham and Wissey
Email SNTWatlingtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Tracey James and PC Dave Funnell mdash Downham Market
Emneth and Outwell Upwell and Delph Hilgay with Denver Denton
Email SNTDownhamMarketnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
Message from your Engagement Officer
I am PC Lee Anderton and I work as the Engagement Officer for West Norfolk My responsibilities include working alongside and promoting the Special Constabulary Police Support Volunteers Neighbourhood Watch and Community Speedwatch If you are interested in volunteering for any of these roles please e-mail me at LeeAndertonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
4 weeks into the lockdown due to COVID-19 (Apr 20) and largely from a policing prospective the majority of people are playing by the rules The Constabulary is continuing to work with those people who breach the rules by way of engaging and explaining we will use tickets or report to court anyone who continuously break rules after being warned It is pleasing to say for the majority this approach is working
During this time the Constabulary is continuing to delivery day to day policing and officers are still responding to calls as they come in We are still encouraging everyone to use the same methods of contacting us 999 for an emergency ie a crime in progress 101 or via our website contact us to report a crime that has happened Officers are practising social distancing at all police premises but sometimes due to the nature of our work we will have to work close to together for example arresting a violent offender
During this period of time we are concerned that Domestic Violence could increase and we would like to reassure people that we are still here and will help so please if you are aware of anyone who is living in fear of domestic violence get in touch with us I would also like to remind people that although we are spending most of our time at home please donrsquot stop carrying out the 9pm Routine as the simple steps in the routine will help prevent you from becoming a victim of crime Unfortunately we have also seen an increase in scams and especially COVID- 19 scams and I would encourage everyone to register with Norfolk County Council Trading Standards at the following link httpswwwnorfolkgovukbusinesstrading-standardsscamsconsumer-alerts to get a weekly update with the latest scams Finally if there are any questions or anything I can assist you with please do not hesitate to get in touch and I look forward to the time when we can all start to meet face to face again until then stay save StayHomeSaveLives ProtectTheNHS
Page 27
Family Property Criminal Commercial Employment Personal Injury Wills amp Probate
METCALFE COPEMAN amp PETTEFAR LLP
SOLICITORS
wwwmcp-lawcouk
01842 756100
Cage Lane Thetford
Convenient town centre Location
Home visits may be available
MAY 20 UPDATE
Ray Gribble
Antique Restoration amp Traditional Upholstery
All aspects of antique furniture restoration including French polishing cabinet repairs and traditional upholstery
-------------------------------------------
Traditional Upholstered Furniture
Footstools Sofas Chairs made to commission
-------------------------------------------
Picture Framing amp Mirrors
An extensive range of mouldings inc hand painted and gilded finishes
Antique and Reproduction Prints for sale
Vine House Church Road Wereham Kingrsquos Lynn
01366-500387
wwwraygribblecouk
I thought you might be interested in this small article on the origin of the name lsquoVentura Closersquoit would be interesting to
consider the stories behind other local street names As your Borough Councillor I am
available to help with any Borough
related problems (inc Freebridge
Issues) and am available on my home
tel no 01366 727037 or by email
cllrtomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
Tomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
With kind regards Councillor Tom Ryves Methwold Ward KLWNBC Home 01366 727037
lsquoVentura Closersquo A legacy from RAF Methwold
It is common practice for new streets built near the sites of old RAF stations to reflect this heritage in their namehellipso in Methwold we have Ventura Close and of course Trent VC Close
The Ventura
The Ventura was developed from the Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar transport as a replacement for the Lockheed Hudson bombers then in service with the Royal Air Force Used in daylight attacks against occupied Europe they proved to have weaknesses and were removed from bomber duty and some used for
patrols by Coastal Command The Ventura was available to the RAF as an off the peg solution to the problems of building an effective bomber force quickly and the first orders were placed in 1940 At the time the larger 4-engined bombers associated with the Strategic bombing offensive were still on the drawing board
Service with the RAF
The RAF ordered 188 Venturas in February 1940 which were delivered from mid-1942 Venturas were initially used for daylight raids and were crewed by Australian and New Zealand airmen who flew from Methwold like some other early RAF bombers they proved too vulnerable without fighter escort Venturas were replaced by the faster de Havilland Mosquito The Venturas were transferred to patrol duties with Coastal Command as the Mosquito replaced them in bomber squadrons
The Ventura at Methwold
In Methwold there were two squadrons equipped with the Ventura mdash No 464 Squadron RAAF (1942) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II and No 487 Squadron RNZAF(1942ndash1943) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II
Operations
The Ventura flew its first operational mission for the RAF on 3 November 1942 when three Venturas of 21 Squadron attacked railway targets near Hengelo in the Netherlands On 6 December 1942 47 Venturas from
DIDLINGTON HALL SALE PARTICULARS
Thanks for the fantastic response last year to my appeal to purchase the old sales catalogues for Didlington Hall which resulted in my obtaining two catalogues one for a sale I was completely unaware of I am still very interested in obtaining a number of the sale catalogues Also just to satisfy my interest and curiosity does anybody have or know what happened to anything and I mean anything even just building materials that came from the demolition sales of the 1950s
Please contact Andrew 01440 788198 email andrewtate738gmailcom
Page 28
UPDATE FROM OUR LOCAL BOROUGH COUNCILLOR
21 464 (RAAF) and 487 (RNZAF) squadrons participated in Operation Oyster the large daylight 2 Group raid against the Philips radio and vacuum tube factories at Eindhoven Also committed to the raid were 36 Bostons and 10 de Havilland Mosquitos[16] Carrying incendiaries they were placed in the third wave of aircraft and suffered the highest rate of loss Nine of the 47 Venturas were shot down and many others were damaged by flak or bird strikes The force also lost four Bostons and one Mosquito
Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC Six months later on 3 May 1943 Venturas of 487 Squadron RNZAF were sent on Operation Ramrod 16 an attack on a power station in Amsterdam The squadron was told
that the target was of such importance to Dutch morale that the attack was to be continued regardless of opposition Significant problems developed with rendezvousing with the escorting fighters with the end result being that all 10 Venturas that crossed the coast were lost to German fighters Squadron Leader Leonard Trent (later the last of the Great Escapers) won the Victoria Cross for his leadership in this raid
The citation for Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC reads as follows
ldquoThe KING has been graciously pleased to confer the VICTORIA CROSS on the under-mentioned officer in recognition of most
SANDRArsquoS STAMP amp CRAFT STUDIO GROUP
My regular monthly craft sessions
in Northwold Village Hall are
Third Monday monthly 7 - 9pm
(not held in December) and cost
from 1st October 2019 will be pound12
which includes all materials to
create 8 beautiful handmade cards
Tea amp Coffee included
Sandra Roberts
07806 616704
conspicuous braverymdash
Squadron Leader Leonard Henry TRENT DFC (NZ2481) Royal New Zealand Air Force No 487 (RNZAF) Squadron
On the 3rd May 1943 Squadron Leader Trent was detailed to lead a formation of Ventura aircraft in a daylight attack on the power station at Amsterdam
This operation was intended to encourage the Dutch workmen in their resistance to enemy pressure The target was known to be heavily defended The importance of bombing it regardless of enemy fighters or anti-aircraft fire was strongly impressed on-the air crews taking part in the operation
Before taking off Squadron Leader Trent told the deputy leader that he was going over the target whatever lsquohappened
All went well until the Venturas and their fighter escort were nearing the Dutch coast Then one bomber was hit and had to turn back Suddenly large numbers of enemy fighters appeared Our escorting fighters were hotly engaged and lost touch with the bombing force The Venturas closed up for mutual protection and commenced their run up to the target Unfortunately the fighters detailed to support them over the target had reached the area too early and had been recalled
Soon the bombers were attacked They were at the mercy of 15 to 20 Messerschmitts which dived on them
incessantly Within four minutes six Venturas were destroyed Squadron Leader Trent continued on his course with the 3 remaining aircraft
In a short time 2 more Venturas went down in flames Heedless of the murderous attacks and of the heavy anti-aircraft fire which was now encountered Squadron Leader Trent completed an accurate bombing run and even shot down a Messerschmitt at point-blank range Dropping his bombs in the target area he turned away
The aircraft following him was shot down on reaching the target Immediately afterwards his own aircraft was hit went into a spin and broke up Squadron Leader Trent and his navigator were thrown clear and became prisoners of war The other two members of the crew
perished
On this his 24th sortie Squadron Leader Trent showed outstanding leadership Such was the trust placed in this gallant officer that the other pilots followed him unwaveringly His cool unflinching courage and devotion to duty in the face of overwhelming odds rank with the finest examples of these virtuesrdquo
Page 29
If you would like to write an article
or have ideas to include in future
columns we would love to hear from
you Please email your submissions
to editornorthwoldnet
487 Sqn RNZAF Lockheed Ventura
Page 30
NORTHWOLD BOWLS CLUB
The 2020 bowls season was due to
commence in April but is now
suspended due to the COVID-19
pandemic
Our Annual General Meeting was
due to take place on Thursday 26th
March and would have been held
in the Sports amp Social club
We are always wishing to welcome
new members so if you would like
to know more about the club then
for more information you can
contact Roger Preston (01366
727694) or Hod Everett (01760
336494)
(Anybody new to bowls would be
offered some coaching at the start
of the season mdash whenever that
may be)
NORTHWOLD VILLAGE HALL NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The AGM of the Village Hall Trustees was due to be held on Tuesday 24th March 2020 but has now been
postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
All Northwold residents are welcome to attend and are advised that eligibility for election to the Trustees (ldquoThe Committeerdquo) is open to one representative of ANY recognised village organisation which either uses or potentially uses the Village Hall In addition two representatives of the general village population are eligible for election
Vacancies DO exist in the trustees and ldquonew bloodrdquo is particularly encouraged to provide a continuously fresh input of skills and ideas The AGM will be followed at 730PM by a committee meeting of those elected Mr M Howarth Chairman helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip The official notice above provides details of the next Annual General Meeting and we would be delighted to see some new faces prepared to play a part in managing the facility that we have however small that part may be Some questions you may have Q Who is eligible to be a trustee A Anyone resident in the Village who can represent a village organisation club or business ndash even if they are not users of the Hall Existing organisations represented include The WI Tots and Co The Parish Council The Dance Club In addition a limited number of trustees who represent ldquothe Publicrdquo may be appointed No special qualifications are required Q What is my commitment as a trustee A
Attending four to six meetings a year
Nothing financial (we have insurance) attendance at a meeting about every two months and assistance in any aspect of running the hall that you would like to provide This could be
Providing informed opinions of the Village Population to help guide the decisions made by the Trustees as a group
Managing or helping to manage (but not necessarily DOING) the maintenance or updating of the Hall
Helping with fundraising activities Q How do I get involved A Come to the AGM or contact the Chairman at any time
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(Clover Farm Mundford)
Tel 01842 879904
Mob 07946 733188 __________________________________________
D W Aerials
TV aerials Digital TW aerials amp
Satellite dishes fitted Plus TV signal
boosters TV extension cables and
CCTV installed etc
Tel 01366 728403
Mobile 07752 587111
Page 31
Thank you very much
for all your kind donations to the foodbank and all you do to help others
If you would like to donate to your local Foodbank there is a drop off point at St Andrewrsquos Church Northwold Find out more
httpthetfordfoodbankorguk
httpwwwtrusselltrustorg
If you need the Foodbank please donrsquot
hesitate to contact someone who can
give you a foodbank voucher such as
doctors health visitors social workers
clergy citizenrsquos advice bureau and
police
Ness and Paul
foodbankdonationsnymhushcom
THE MAGPIE CENTRE WEST NORFOLK RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
Closed Until Further Notice
In line with RDA National advice and
guidelines we regret to advise that the
Magpie Centre will be closed until
further notice
As you would expect our horses will
continue to be cared for and we need
your support more than ever Please
check our Facebook page for regular
updates thank you
We have been carrying out our life-
changing activities at our Wallington
Hall location for over 30 years and
take great pride in the exceptional
standard of our instructors and
volunteers
We rely on voluntary help as well as
donations and legacies to deliver our
services
Advice for Volunteers
If you are to visit the Magpie Centre
as a volunteer dur ing the closure of
the Magpie Centre to help with horse
care and field maintenance thank you
so much
Can we please ask that on arrival and
departure you wash your hands and
regularly during your visit Please also
avoid close contact with others and
practice social distancing at all times
whilst at the centre
In the event you experience any of
the symptoms of coronavirus
including coughing fever however
minor please DO NOT VISIT THE
MAGPIE CENTRE
Please inform us immediately if you
have any symptoms or are diagnosed
with coronavirus and you have either
visited the Magpie Centre recently or
have come into contact with someone
who has
The current advice from the NHS can
be found here httpswwwnhsuk
conditionscoronavirus-covid-19
The Magpie Centre home of WNRDA
now has 90 volunteers who give up
their time on a regular basis to help
with the running of the yard pony care
and assisting with riding and carriage
driving lessons
No previous experience is required for
volunteers as all training will be
provided
If you can help with this please call the
Centre on 01553 810202
Thank you
Would you like to advertise in
Village Life
Please contact the Editor
for available sizes amp rates
editornorthwoldnet
Or Tel 01366 727072
Annual Club Memberships are now due
Adults pound5 Children pound250 Member benefits inc discounted Events tickets and Club Hire
Please contact a committee member
See our Facebook page for up-to-date info on upcoming events
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL CLUB Hovellrsquos Lane Northwold IP26 5LX
Page 32
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL
CLUB
The club is normally open for bookings for social events
birthday parties weddings christenings amp funeral wakes
The bar can also be made available
All at very reasonable rates
For information call
Tony Waring 728455
David Gricks 728174
David Lavender 727111
Due to COVID-19 pandemic the club is shut indefinitely
All events are cancelled until further notice
Stay safe everyone
Thank you to all our volunteers who keep the club running
ALL EVENTS ADVERTISED ON THIS PAGE ARE AT
RISK OF CANCELLATION DUE TO THE ON-GOING
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Saturday 13th June 2020
CANCELLED
Its with great sadness that the Norman PTFA Officers have had to take the decision to cancel this years
Carnival due to the current health situation Our main priority is everyones wellbeing so please stay safe and
well and our fantastic village Carnival will be back with a bang in 2021
The Norman PTFA
WASTE BIN and RECYCLING COLLECTION DATES
Due to COVID-19 there have been changes to bin collections Were unable to collect food waste Please
continue to place any food waste into your black bin which well collect as normal
You can view your scheduled bin collections below
The collection dates for all of the bins
that you have at your home reflect any
collections that are affected by bank
holidays
Please note that collection day
information will only be shown for the
brown bin service if you have paid for
the service
Thursday 11 June 2020 GREEN
Friday 12 June 2020 BROWN
Thursday 18 June 2020 BLACK
Thursday 25 June 2020 GREEN
Friday 26 June 2020 BROWN
Thursday 2 July 2020 BLACK
Your black and green bin collection is
normally THURSDAY
Your brown bin collection is
normally FRIDAY
ldquoI now get out for many more walks now that restrictions are lifted
I like to exercise my owner by
getting them to clean up after merdquo
Please look out for the strategically placed red bins around the village to dispose of your dog waste
Page 19
Page 20
REPORT FROM MONDAY 4TH TO FRIDAY 29TH MAY 2020 Covid 19 actions update
Rent from SSC ndash it was agreed (6
replied to the email) to suspend
the rent due from the Sports and
Social Club during the shutdown
Other Business
Water coming off the A134 into
Methwold Road ndash drains blocked -
Highways have this scheduled for
repair ndash should be completed by
the end of May
Two pull in places off the A134
into Church Lane by Bull Dog
Barnes ndash pot holes need filling ndash
Highways have this scheduled for
repair - should be completed by
the end of May
London bridge ndash update for Cllr
Macmullen - no further progress
with this as it is unlikely
gatherings will be allowed in the
event of a royal death at this time
Neighbourhood Watch ndash update
from Cllr Macmullen ndash this is
limited as two of the Watch
keepers are self-isolating but
keeping in touch with their
residents by phone or Whatrsquos App
or email I am in touch with a lot
of elderly residents by phone
Cllr Anderson filled in the holes
on the Sports Field with topsoil
donated by a resident
Application sent to HM Land
Registry to confirm who owns
the land behind Normandy
Close
Application sent to the bank to
set up internet banking
Cllr Anderson refurbished the
notice board in Hovells Lane
and removed the notice board
opposite the tile centre for the
same treatment
Planning Updates in Brief
2000334F 7 West End Barns
West End Northwold dated 4th
March 2020 REMOVAL OR
VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 1
AND 5 OF PLANNING
PERMISSION 192155F
Variation or removal of conditions
256 and 8 of planning
permission101380EXF (Extension
of time for the implementation of a
planning permission reference
0702109F) Construction of
dwelling and garage at 7 West End
Barns West end Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask if this notice has been
put out to local residents that could
be affected by this change and have
they had a chance to respond There
was no response from planning
Planning approved 22nd May 2020
2000269F SHOP Bulldog Barns 14
Thetford Road Northwold Norfolk
IP26 5LS dated 1st May 2020
Existing cafe on site to return to retail
space erection of temporary building
(occasional guest sleeping
accommodation no kitchenbathroom)
and erection of 2 x new summer
houseretail space
No objections
1801121NMA_1 4 Pinfold Lane
Northwold dated 11th May 2020
Non material amendment to planning
consent 1801121f Proposed side
extension front reception lobbyhall
and attached double garage in 575101
297109 a Conservation Area
3PL20200422F Fen Farm
Oxborough Road Stoke Ferry
PE33 9QH dated 27th April 2020
New wooden log cabin with jetty on
Land Adjacent the River Wissey
Would be used as a rest room shelter
when tending to the adjacent pumping
station(retrospective)
Parish Council object to this
application and letter has been sent to
Breckland Planning Department
DIDLINGTON NURSERIES
Why not visit our walled-in garden Nursery
For all your ornamental amp fruit trees
shrubs perennials and bedding plants
Also compost bark and a large selection of
ornamental pots
Tel (01842) 878288
Est 1962
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
MAY 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings
due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
All decisions made by email will be put on the agenda and minuted when public meetings are allowed
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
Page 21
Taylors Solid Fuels Ltd Family run since 1946
Regular fortnightly Solid Fuel deliveries in your area
Competitive prices and a full range of products
ldquoDonrsquot Shiver We Deliverrdquo
Quality top soils and aggregates Bulk bags and Tipper loads from 1 - 20 tonnes
Tel 01842890568 or see us on wwwtaylorssolidfuelscouk
Northwold Payments Agreed May 2020 AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The following payments were authorised wc 4th May by email The cheques were signed by Cllrs C Anderson and RCrisp Balance for April 2020 pound2402206 Minus the following direct debits Havenpower pound11377 Havenpower pound485 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound14272 Plus the following receipts Norfolk Community Foundation Covid 19 grant pound100000 Precept pound2010284 Total Income pound2110284 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound4498218 Cheques Description Total 2312 Cancelled cheque to Viking Stationary -pound7733 2314 Weeting Parish Council - Payment for use of
online banking for Bacs payment to Cllr Silvester for volunteer group expenses pound50000
2315 Clerks salary and expenses pound37759 2316 HMRC PAYE pound21980 2314 CAS Ltd - Parish Insurance pound81053 Total Cheques paid pound183059 Balance in Community Account May 2020 pound4315159 Bank Statement Balance as of 2042020 pound4698384 Unpresented cheques to date pound383225 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound4315159 Coronavirus Spend from Grant ring-fenced for volunteer expenses Total awarded pound100000 Payment made to Cllr R Silvester pound50000 Balance pound50000
decided I did not have covid-19
Then one afternoon I started feeling
strange I happened to be on a zoom
meeting with David Nabarro who
said anyone who felt unwell should
isolate instantly on the spot I went
home early and then the journey
began
In the first days at home I wasnrsquot
sure I had covid-19 Then I damaged
my hands with bleach It had no
smell I assumed it was old and
inactivemdashbut it was just I could not
smell the chlorine The heaviness
and malaise became worse I had a
tightness in the chest and realised it
could be nothing else I was
mortified that I might have infected
the staff I had worked with for over
20 years I imagined their vulnerable
relatives dying and never forgiving
myself My mind was a mess My
condition deteriorated One
afternoon I suddenly developed a
tachycardia tightness in the chest
and felt so unwell I thought I was
dying My mind became foggy I
tried to google fulminating
myocarditis but couldnrsquot navigate
the screen properly There was
nothing to do I thought if this is it
so be it
A few hours later I woke up alive
and the tightness replaced by
extreme fatigue Every day day after
day Sometimes I felt better and
became optimistic after all the
paralytic state had not recurred but
then the next day I felt as though
someone had hit me around the head
with a cricket bat Staff at work
criticised me for not being clear
ldquomake up your mind Are you
getting better or notrdquo I guess they
were frightened too but I really
could not understand what was
happening
The illness went on and on The
symptoms changed it was like an
advent calendar every day there was
a surprise something new A muggy
head acutely painful calf upset
stomach tinnitus pins and needles
aching all over breathlessness
dizziness arthritis in my hands
weird sensation in the skin with
synthetic materials Gentle exercise or
walking made me worsemdashI would
feel absolutely dreadful the next day I
started talking to others I found a
marathon runner who had tried 8 km
in her second week which caused her
to collapse with rigors and sleep for
24 hours I spoke to others
experiencing weird symptoms which
were often discounted by those around
them as anxiety making them doubt
themselves
The internet described recovery times
of about two weeks for people that
had not been hospitalised I had not
had severe disease yet here I was after
four weeks still unwell My doctor
neighbour and GP were concerned I
consulted with friends who were
consultants in infectious diseases by
email and they wondered if I had more
lung involvement than I had
estimated My tenant had friends who
were still ill at four weeks and this
helped a lot
The least helpful comments were from
people who explained to me that I had
post viral fatigue I knew this was
wrong There was a pattern in that
period from two weeks to six weeks
feeling absolutely dreadful during the
day sleep heavily waking with the
bed drenched in sweat getting up with
a blinding headache receding during
the day turning me into a battered
ragdoll in the evening
I joined a Facebook page (Covid-19
Support Group (have ithad it)) full of
people with these stories some from
the UK some from the US People
suffering from the disease but not
believing their symptoms were real
their families thinking the symptoms
were anxiety employers telling people
they had to return to work as the two
weeks for the illness was up And the
posts reflect this ldquoI thought I was
going crazy for not getting better in
their time framerdquo ldquothe doctor said
there is zero reason to believe it lasts
this longrdquo And too people report that
their families do not believe their ever
changing symptoms that it is
psychological it is the stress
Over the weeks I have been touched
COPING WITH COVID-19 A PERSONAL STORY Paul Garner
Page 22
Hope you can join in being thankful
we have no coronavirus in Northwold
Paul is son of Northwold girl at
school with Basil and we have been
friends ever since
Mother Sylvia died some years ago
but David Paulrsquos Dad is still alive
living in Liverpool
Keep safe
Very best wishes Pam Eyles
Paul Garner ldquoFor 7 weeks I have
been through a roller coaster of ill
health extreme emotions and utter
exhaustionrdquo
May 5 2020
Paul Garner professor of infectious
diseases at Liverpool School of
Tropical Medicine discusses his
experience of having covid-19
In mid-March I developed covid-19
For almost seven weeks I have been
through a roller coaster of ill health
extreme emotions and utter
exhaustion Although not hospitalised
it has been frightening and long The
illness ebbs and flows but never goes
away Health professionals
employers partners and people with
the disease need to know that this
illness can last for weeks and the long
tail is not some ldquopost-viral fatigue
syndromerdquomdashit is the disease People
who have a more protracted illness
need help to understand and cope with
the constantly shifting bizarre
symptoms and their unpredictable
course
Early March seems so far away I
watched Boris introduce social
distancing and then shake hands on
national television I talked with
epidemiological colleagues about the
established effects of austerity
increasing mortality in the poor and
how lockdown would worsen this I
advised my 97 year old father to
isolate I said to myself that years of
running and military fitness would
protect me from harm I discounted a
runny nose carefully checked my
temperature every day and examined
the CDCWHO comparison table and
by the people that have quietly
stepped in to help me cope
appropriate unobtrusive timely
Family friends colleagues and
neighbours Our local yoga studiorsquos
motto is ldquoa community building
strength in mind body and heartrdquo
This love and support of gives us a
direction for our future And today the
disease has lifted For the first time I
do not feel awful
The aim of this piece is to get this
message out for some people the
illness goes on for a few weeks
Symptoms come and go are strange
and frightening The exhaustion is
severe real and part of the illness
And we all need support and love
from the community around us
Paul Garner is Professor at the
Liverpool School of Tropical
Medicine He is Director of the Centre
for Evidence Synthesis in Global
Health and Co-ordinating Editor of
the Cochrane Infectious Diseases
Group
Twitter PaulGarnerWoof
Page 23
FREE RANGE
RAREBREED
MADE IN NORFOLK
FREE DELIVERY
SUPPLIED FROZEN
MINIMUM SPEND pound20
Remember how pork used to taste when you still had proper crackling Fancy some handmade sausages with more meat than filling Love thick cut bacon with the rind on that has been dry cured All delivered to your door
Call Rob Simonds on 07940800275 to arrange a delivery
Traditional amp Gluten Free 85 meat sausages
pound12 for 3 packs of 8 sausages
Dry Cure Smoked amp Unsmoked Bacon
pound6 a pack ndash approx 500g
Rolled Shoulder of Pork
pound10 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Pack of 2 pork chops
pound5
Smoked Gammon Joints
pound12 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Native Breed Lamb Boxes available in season Dexter Beef Boxes available upon request
(Taken from Facebook post Editor)
Page 24
TEL 01842 828129
MOB 07791 204492
Local Domestic Oil Boiler Servicing Servicing Standard amp CombiCondenser Boilers
Annual Service with Tank Inspection amp Boiler Commissioning
Breakdowns Maintenance amp Repairs WESTNORFOLKBOILERSERVICESCOUK
We enter modern times with the reigns
of William IV and Queen Victoria and
their successors to the
present day
Next after Thomas Waddington as
Rector was Charles Manners Richard
Norman born in 1799 Through his
mother Lady Elizabeth Norman (neacutee
Manners) who married Richard
Norman of Leatherhead he was a
grand-son of the 4th Duke of Rutland
and nephew of the 5th Duke and a
great grandson of the 4th Duke of
Beaufort His motherrsquos brothers were
the 5th Duke of Rutland and two
generals He received the benefice of
Northwold worth pound740 a year (just
under pound42000 a year nowadays) from
the Bishop of Ely in 1833 The tithes
were commuted to a fixed rent charge
of pound896 (approximately pound47500
today) a few years later In 1845 St
Andrewrsquos Northwold was described as
a ldquolarge handsome fabricrdquo with a
ldquolofty tower (built in 1473) containing
six bells and a good clockrdquo The parish
at that time had 1140 inhabitants The
size of the population has not changed
to any great extent since then
Charles Norman was a bachelor for
the first eight years of his time in
Northwold Then he met and at the
age of 41 married a spinster of 38
called Caroline Amelia Angerstein
whose father John was the owner of a
huge estate round Weeting Hall If
Charles brought aristocratic
connections what did Caroline bring
to the marriage She was a grand-
daughter of John Julius Angerstein
(1735-1823) who came to England in
1750 from St Petersburg where his
German family had been settled He
was a Lloyds under-writer by the
time he was 21 and went on to
become one of the wealthiest men in
England When he died the British
government bought his fabulous art
collection in 1824 for pound58000 (at a
conservative estimate about pound3
million today) and used it as the
nucleus of its new National Gallery
Connoisseurs of early Hollywood
movies may remember the film
Lloyds of London made in 1936
Guy Standing played the pivotal part
of John Julius Angerstein in what
was then a star-studded cast
including C Aubrey Smith
Madeleine Carroll George Sanders
and Tyrone Power
It was John Julius Angerstein who
bought Weeting Hall and established
the family there for more than a
century until Carolinersquos brother
William sold it in 1897 The Rev
Charles Norman died in 1873 in his
74th year Caroline herself died aged
77 in 1879 She lived for a while as a
widow in Brandon Hall which was
also owned by the Angersteins and
did charitable works in Brandon as
well as in Northwold where the
school and the almshouses bear the
family name of Norman
Whittington owes to her the
foundation of its separate church
later the centre of its own
ecclesiastical parish
Charles Norman was Rector for 40
years Charles and Caroline Norman
have their tomb just inside the south
entrance of the churchyard near the
lych gate
During Charles Normanrsquos time ndash in
1852 ndash the church was re-seated a fact
recorded in an inscription on the wall
inside the tower When St Andrewrsquos
underwent other restoration work in
the eighteen fifties and sixties the
restorers appears to have shown more
respect for the character of this ancient
church than many of their
contemporaries showed to churches
elsewhere in England A drainpipe to
the west of the porch bears the date
1857 Inside the church another sign
of those times is the organ erected in
1868 out of funds ldquofrom the Church
Estaterdquo This organ bears a modern
plaque recording the fact that for 42
years of the 20th century Arthur
Barber a local farmer was voluntary
organist The font in front of the tower
dates from 1882 Its elaborately
carved cover suspended from the
Modern Times ndash From Charles
Norman Onwards roof by a chain and
capable of being raised and lowered
was added in 1887
National as opposed to family history
is reflected in the memorial tablet to
Lieutenant William Carter of the 5th
Fusiliers who died in the siege of
Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny of
1857 He was 32 Tombstones and
wall tablets bear witness to the close
attachment of the Carter family to this
church in the 18th and 19th centuries
Victorian Rectors after Charles
Norman were Richard Snowdon Smith
(1873) William Cowper Johnson
(1889) and Claud Cecil Thornton
(1892) who is commemorated in the
fine and sturdy lych gate
FROM HISTORY NOTES ON NORTHWOLD CHURCH Courtesy of Pam Eyles
Page 25
March 2020 1st Prize pound20 No62 Barry Langley 2nd Prize pound15 No15 June Jones 3rd Prize pound10 No11 David Lavender
April 2020 1st Prize pound20 No 3 Harry Cater 2nd Prize pound15 No 14 Annette Storey 3rd Prize pound10 No 99 David Gricks
May 2020 1st Prize pound25 No 19 Brian Waters 2nd Prize pound15 No 30 Mark Hampton 3rd Prize pound10 No 71 David Kimber
Roger Preston
100 CLUB DRAW
Do not leave home if you or someone you live
with has any of the following
a high temperature
a new continuous cough
a loss of or change to your sense of smell or taste
Check the NHS website if you have symptoms
Page 26
Downham Market
PC Aaron Jones mdash Spellowfields Clenchwarton Wapole Walton St
Lawrence Mershe Lande and Wiggenhall
Email SNTTerringtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Ryan Williams mdash West Winch Watlington Airfield
Wimbotsham and Fincham and Wissey
Email SNTWatlingtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Tracey James and PC Dave Funnell mdash Downham Market
Emneth and Outwell Upwell and Delph Hilgay with Denver Denton
Email SNTDownhamMarketnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
Message from your Engagement Officer
I am PC Lee Anderton and I work as the Engagement Officer for West Norfolk My responsibilities include working alongside and promoting the Special Constabulary Police Support Volunteers Neighbourhood Watch and Community Speedwatch If you are interested in volunteering for any of these roles please e-mail me at LeeAndertonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
4 weeks into the lockdown due to COVID-19 (Apr 20) and largely from a policing prospective the majority of people are playing by the rules The Constabulary is continuing to work with those people who breach the rules by way of engaging and explaining we will use tickets or report to court anyone who continuously break rules after being warned It is pleasing to say for the majority this approach is working
During this time the Constabulary is continuing to delivery day to day policing and officers are still responding to calls as they come in We are still encouraging everyone to use the same methods of contacting us 999 for an emergency ie a crime in progress 101 or via our website contact us to report a crime that has happened Officers are practising social distancing at all police premises but sometimes due to the nature of our work we will have to work close to together for example arresting a violent offender
During this period of time we are concerned that Domestic Violence could increase and we would like to reassure people that we are still here and will help so please if you are aware of anyone who is living in fear of domestic violence get in touch with us I would also like to remind people that although we are spending most of our time at home please donrsquot stop carrying out the 9pm Routine as the simple steps in the routine will help prevent you from becoming a victim of crime Unfortunately we have also seen an increase in scams and especially COVID- 19 scams and I would encourage everyone to register with Norfolk County Council Trading Standards at the following link httpswwwnorfolkgovukbusinesstrading-standardsscamsconsumer-alerts to get a weekly update with the latest scams Finally if there are any questions or anything I can assist you with please do not hesitate to get in touch and I look forward to the time when we can all start to meet face to face again until then stay save StayHomeSaveLives ProtectTheNHS
Page 27
Family Property Criminal Commercial Employment Personal Injury Wills amp Probate
METCALFE COPEMAN amp PETTEFAR LLP
SOLICITORS
wwwmcp-lawcouk
01842 756100
Cage Lane Thetford
Convenient town centre Location
Home visits may be available
MAY 20 UPDATE
Ray Gribble
Antique Restoration amp Traditional Upholstery
All aspects of antique furniture restoration including French polishing cabinet repairs and traditional upholstery
-------------------------------------------
Traditional Upholstered Furniture
Footstools Sofas Chairs made to commission
-------------------------------------------
Picture Framing amp Mirrors
An extensive range of mouldings inc hand painted and gilded finishes
Antique and Reproduction Prints for sale
Vine House Church Road Wereham Kingrsquos Lynn
01366-500387
wwwraygribblecouk
I thought you might be interested in this small article on the origin of the name lsquoVentura Closersquoit would be interesting to
consider the stories behind other local street names As your Borough Councillor I am
available to help with any Borough
related problems (inc Freebridge
Issues) and am available on my home
tel no 01366 727037 or by email
cllrtomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
Tomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
With kind regards Councillor Tom Ryves Methwold Ward KLWNBC Home 01366 727037
lsquoVentura Closersquo A legacy from RAF Methwold
It is common practice for new streets built near the sites of old RAF stations to reflect this heritage in their namehellipso in Methwold we have Ventura Close and of course Trent VC Close
The Ventura
The Ventura was developed from the Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar transport as a replacement for the Lockheed Hudson bombers then in service with the Royal Air Force Used in daylight attacks against occupied Europe they proved to have weaknesses and were removed from bomber duty and some used for
patrols by Coastal Command The Ventura was available to the RAF as an off the peg solution to the problems of building an effective bomber force quickly and the first orders were placed in 1940 At the time the larger 4-engined bombers associated with the Strategic bombing offensive were still on the drawing board
Service with the RAF
The RAF ordered 188 Venturas in February 1940 which were delivered from mid-1942 Venturas were initially used for daylight raids and were crewed by Australian and New Zealand airmen who flew from Methwold like some other early RAF bombers they proved too vulnerable without fighter escort Venturas were replaced by the faster de Havilland Mosquito The Venturas were transferred to patrol duties with Coastal Command as the Mosquito replaced them in bomber squadrons
The Ventura at Methwold
In Methwold there were two squadrons equipped with the Ventura mdash No 464 Squadron RAAF (1942) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II and No 487 Squadron RNZAF(1942ndash1943) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II
Operations
The Ventura flew its first operational mission for the RAF on 3 November 1942 when three Venturas of 21 Squadron attacked railway targets near Hengelo in the Netherlands On 6 December 1942 47 Venturas from
DIDLINGTON HALL SALE PARTICULARS
Thanks for the fantastic response last year to my appeal to purchase the old sales catalogues for Didlington Hall which resulted in my obtaining two catalogues one for a sale I was completely unaware of I am still very interested in obtaining a number of the sale catalogues Also just to satisfy my interest and curiosity does anybody have or know what happened to anything and I mean anything even just building materials that came from the demolition sales of the 1950s
Please contact Andrew 01440 788198 email andrewtate738gmailcom
Page 28
UPDATE FROM OUR LOCAL BOROUGH COUNCILLOR
21 464 (RAAF) and 487 (RNZAF) squadrons participated in Operation Oyster the large daylight 2 Group raid against the Philips radio and vacuum tube factories at Eindhoven Also committed to the raid were 36 Bostons and 10 de Havilland Mosquitos[16] Carrying incendiaries they were placed in the third wave of aircraft and suffered the highest rate of loss Nine of the 47 Venturas were shot down and many others were damaged by flak or bird strikes The force also lost four Bostons and one Mosquito
Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC Six months later on 3 May 1943 Venturas of 487 Squadron RNZAF were sent on Operation Ramrod 16 an attack on a power station in Amsterdam The squadron was told
that the target was of such importance to Dutch morale that the attack was to be continued regardless of opposition Significant problems developed with rendezvousing with the escorting fighters with the end result being that all 10 Venturas that crossed the coast were lost to German fighters Squadron Leader Leonard Trent (later the last of the Great Escapers) won the Victoria Cross for his leadership in this raid
The citation for Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC reads as follows
ldquoThe KING has been graciously pleased to confer the VICTORIA CROSS on the under-mentioned officer in recognition of most
SANDRArsquoS STAMP amp CRAFT STUDIO GROUP
My regular monthly craft sessions
in Northwold Village Hall are
Third Monday monthly 7 - 9pm
(not held in December) and cost
from 1st October 2019 will be pound12
which includes all materials to
create 8 beautiful handmade cards
Tea amp Coffee included
Sandra Roberts
07806 616704
conspicuous braverymdash
Squadron Leader Leonard Henry TRENT DFC (NZ2481) Royal New Zealand Air Force No 487 (RNZAF) Squadron
On the 3rd May 1943 Squadron Leader Trent was detailed to lead a formation of Ventura aircraft in a daylight attack on the power station at Amsterdam
This operation was intended to encourage the Dutch workmen in their resistance to enemy pressure The target was known to be heavily defended The importance of bombing it regardless of enemy fighters or anti-aircraft fire was strongly impressed on-the air crews taking part in the operation
Before taking off Squadron Leader Trent told the deputy leader that he was going over the target whatever lsquohappened
All went well until the Venturas and their fighter escort were nearing the Dutch coast Then one bomber was hit and had to turn back Suddenly large numbers of enemy fighters appeared Our escorting fighters were hotly engaged and lost touch with the bombing force The Venturas closed up for mutual protection and commenced their run up to the target Unfortunately the fighters detailed to support them over the target had reached the area too early and had been recalled
Soon the bombers were attacked They were at the mercy of 15 to 20 Messerschmitts which dived on them
incessantly Within four minutes six Venturas were destroyed Squadron Leader Trent continued on his course with the 3 remaining aircraft
In a short time 2 more Venturas went down in flames Heedless of the murderous attacks and of the heavy anti-aircraft fire which was now encountered Squadron Leader Trent completed an accurate bombing run and even shot down a Messerschmitt at point-blank range Dropping his bombs in the target area he turned away
The aircraft following him was shot down on reaching the target Immediately afterwards his own aircraft was hit went into a spin and broke up Squadron Leader Trent and his navigator were thrown clear and became prisoners of war The other two members of the crew
perished
On this his 24th sortie Squadron Leader Trent showed outstanding leadership Such was the trust placed in this gallant officer that the other pilots followed him unwaveringly His cool unflinching courage and devotion to duty in the face of overwhelming odds rank with the finest examples of these virtuesrdquo
Page 29
If you would like to write an article
or have ideas to include in future
columns we would love to hear from
you Please email your submissions
to editornorthwoldnet
487 Sqn RNZAF Lockheed Ventura
Page 30
NORTHWOLD BOWLS CLUB
The 2020 bowls season was due to
commence in April but is now
suspended due to the COVID-19
pandemic
Our Annual General Meeting was
due to take place on Thursday 26th
March and would have been held
in the Sports amp Social club
We are always wishing to welcome
new members so if you would like
to know more about the club then
for more information you can
contact Roger Preston (01366
727694) or Hod Everett (01760
336494)
(Anybody new to bowls would be
offered some coaching at the start
of the season mdash whenever that
may be)
NORTHWOLD VILLAGE HALL NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The AGM of the Village Hall Trustees was due to be held on Tuesday 24th March 2020 but has now been
postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
All Northwold residents are welcome to attend and are advised that eligibility for election to the Trustees (ldquoThe Committeerdquo) is open to one representative of ANY recognised village organisation which either uses or potentially uses the Village Hall In addition two representatives of the general village population are eligible for election
Vacancies DO exist in the trustees and ldquonew bloodrdquo is particularly encouraged to provide a continuously fresh input of skills and ideas The AGM will be followed at 730PM by a committee meeting of those elected Mr M Howarth Chairman helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip The official notice above provides details of the next Annual General Meeting and we would be delighted to see some new faces prepared to play a part in managing the facility that we have however small that part may be Some questions you may have Q Who is eligible to be a trustee A Anyone resident in the Village who can represent a village organisation club or business ndash even if they are not users of the Hall Existing organisations represented include The WI Tots and Co The Parish Council The Dance Club In addition a limited number of trustees who represent ldquothe Publicrdquo may be appointed No special qualifications are required Q What is my commitment as a trustee A
Attending four to six meetings a year
Nothing financial (we have insurance) attendance at a meeting about every two months and assistance in any aspect of running the hall that you would like to provide This could be
Providing informed opinions of the Village Population to help guide the decisions made by the Trustees as a group
Managing or helping to manage (but not necessarily DOING) the maintenance or updating of the Hall
Helping with fundraising activities Q How do I get involved A Come to the AGM or contact the Chairman at any time
DOG GROOMING SERVICES
HIGH STREET LAKENHEATH
CALL 01842 862 828
THEDOGSHACKLAKENHEATH
Classified Ads
Graham Smith amp Sons
Pest amp Vermin Control for homes
farms and businesses
24hr 7-day service
Local family business
(Clover Farm Mundford)
Tel 01842 879904
Mob 07946 733188 __________________________________________
D W Aerials
TV aerials Digital TW aerials amp
Satellite dishes fitted Plus TV signal
boosters TV extension cables and
CCTV installed etc
Tel 01366 728403
Mobile 07752 587111
Page 31
Thank you very much
for all your kind donations to the foodbank and all you do to help others
If you would like to donate to your local Foodbank there is a drop off point at St Andrewrsquos Church Northwold Find out more
httpthetfordfoodbankorguk
httpwwwtrusselltrustorg
If you need the Foodbank please donrsquot
hesitate to contact someone who can
give you a foodbank voucher such as
doctors health visitors social workers
clergy citizenrsquos advice bureau and
police
Ness and Paul
foodbankdonationsnymhushcom
THE MAGPIE CENTRE WEST NORFOLK RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
Closed Until Further Notice
In line with RDA National advice and
guidelines we regret to advise that the
Magpie Centre will be closed until
further notice
As you would expect our horses will
continue to be cared for and we need
your support more than ever Please
check our Facebook page for regular
updates thank you
We have been carrying out our life-
changing activities at our Wallington
Hall location for over 30 years and
take great pride in the exceptional
standard of our instructors and
volunteers
We rely on voluntary help as well as
donations and legacies to deliver our
services
Advice for Volunteers
If you are to visit the Magpie Centre
as a volunteer dur ing the closure of
the Magpie Centre to help with horse
care and field maintenance thank you
so much
Can we please ask that on arrival and
departure you wash your hands and
regularly during your visit Please also
avoid close contact with others and
practice social distancing at all times
whilst at the centre
In the event you experience any of
the symptoms of coronavirus
including coughing fever however
minor please DO NOT VISIT THE
MAGPIE CENTRE
Please inform us immediately if you
have any symptoms or are diagnosed
with coronavirus and you have either
visited the Magpie Centre recently or
have come into contact with someone
who has
The current advice from the NHS can
be found here httpswwwnhsuk
conditionscoronavirus-covid-19
The Magpie Centre home of WNRDA
now has 90 volunteers who give up
their time on a regular basis to help
with the running of the yard pony care
and assisting with riding and carriage
driving lessons
No previous experience is required for
volunteers as all training will be
provided
If you can help with this please call the
Centre on 01553 810202
Thank you
Would you like to advertise in
Village Life
Please contact the Editor
for available sizes amp rates
editornorthwoldnet
Or Tel 01366 727072
Annual Club Memberships are now due
Adults pound5 Children pound250 Member benefits inc discounted Events tickets and Club Hire
Please contact a committee member
See our Facebook page for up-to-date info on upcoming events
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL CLUB Hovellrsquos Lane Northwold IP26 5LX
Page 32
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL
CLUB
The club is normally open for bookings for social events
birthday parties weddings christenings amp funeral wakes
The bar can also be made available
All at very reasonable rates
For information call
Tony Waring 728455
David Gricks 728174
David Lavender 727111
Due to COVID-19 pandemic the club is shut indefinitely
All events are cancelled until further notice
Stay safe everyone
Thank you to all our volunteers who keep the club running
ALL EVENTS ADVERTISED ON THIS PAGE ARE AT
RISK OF CANCELLATION DUE TO THE ON-GOING
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Page 20
REPORT FROM MONDAY 4TH TO FRIDAY 29TH MAY 2020 Covid 19 actions update
Rent from SSC ndash it was agreed (6
replied to the email) to suspend
the rent due from the Sports and
Social Club during the shutdown
Other Business
Water coming off the A134 into
Methwold Road ndash drains blocked -
Highways have this scheduled for
repair ndash should be completed by
the end of May
Two pull in places off the A134
into Church Lane by Bull Dog
Barnes ndash pot holes need filling ndash
Highways have this scheduled for
repair - should be completed by
the end of May
London bridge ndash update for Cllr
Macmullen - no further progress
with this as it is unlikely
gatherings will be allowed in the
event of a royal death at this time
Neighbourhood Watch ndash update
from Cllr Macmullen ndash this is
limited as two of the Watch
keepers are self-isolating but
keeping in touch with their
residents by phone or Whatrsquos App
or email I am in touch with a lot
of elderly residents by phone
Cllr Anderson filled in the holes
on the Sports Field with topsoil
donated by a resident
Application sent to HM Land
Registry to confirm who owns
the land behind Normandy
Close
Application sent to the bank to
set up internet banking
Cllr Anderson refurbished the
notice board in Hovells Lane
and removed the notice board
opposite the tile centre for the
same treatment
Planning Updates in Brief
2000334F 7 West End Barns
West End Northwold dated 4th
March 2020 REMOVAL OR
VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 1
AND 5 OF PLANNING
PERMISSION 192155F
Variation or removal of conditions
256 and 8 of planning
permission101380EXF (Extension
of time for the implementation of a
planning permission reference
0702109F) Construction of
dwelling and garage at 7 West End
Barns West end Northwold
Clerk emailed planning on the 11th
March to ask if this notice has been
put out to local residents that could
be affected by this change and have
they had a chance to respond There
was no response from planning
Planning approved 22nd May 2020
2000269F SHOP Bulldog Barns 14
Thetford Road Northwold Norfolk
IP26 5LS dated 1st May 2020
Existing cafe on site to return to retail
space erection of temporary building
(occasional guest sleeping
accommodation no kitchenbathroom)
and erection of 2 x new summer
houseretail space
No objections
1801121NMA_1 4 Pinfold Lane
Northwold dated 11th May 2020
Non material amendment to planning
consent 1801121f Proposed side
extension front reception lobbyhall
and attached double garage in 575101
297109 a Conservation Area
3PL20200422F Fen Farm
Oxborough Road Stoke Ferry
PE33 9QH dated 27th April 2020
New wooden log cabin with jetty on
Land Adjacent the River Wissey
Would be used as a rest room shelter
when tending to the adjacent pumping
station(retrospective)
Parish Council object to this
application and letter has been sent to
Breckland Planning Department
DIDLINGTON NURSERIES
Why not visit our walled-in garden Nursery
For all your ornamental amp fruit trees
shrubs perennials and bedding plants
Also compost bark and a large selection of
ornamental pots
Tel (01842) 878288
Est 1962
NORTHWOLD AND WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
MAY 2020 BRIEF UPDATE
Northwold and Whittington Actions and Updates during the suspension of meetings
due to the Covid ndash 19 Emergency
All decisions made by email will be put on the agenda and minuted when public meetings are allowed
northwoldparishcouncilnorfolkparishesgovuk clerknandwpcuk
Page 21
Taylors Solid Fuels Ltd Family run since 1946
Regular fortnightly Solid Fuel deliveries in your area
Competitive prices and a full range of products
ldquoDonrsquot Shiver We Deliverrdquo
Quality top soils and aggregates Bulk bags and Tipper loads from 1 - 20 tonnes
Tel 01842890568 or see us on wwwtaylorssolidfuelscouk
Northwold Payments Agreed May 2020 AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The following payments were authorised wc 4th May by email The cheques were signed by Cllrs C Anderson and RCrisp Balance for April 2020 pound2402206 Minus the following direct debits Havenpower pound11377 Havenpower pound485 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound14272 Plus the following receipts Norfolk Community Foundation Covid 19 grant pound100000 Precept pound2010284 Total Income pound2110284 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound4498218 Cheques Description Total 2312 Cancelled cheque to Viking Stationary -pound7733 2314 Weeting Parish Council - Payment for use of
online banking for Bacs payment to Cllr Silvester for volunteer group expenses pound50000
2315 Clerks salary and expenses pound37759 2316 HMRC PAYE pound21980 2314 CAS Ltd - Parish Insurance pound81053 Total Cheques paid pound183059 Balance in Community Account May 2020 pound4315159 Bank Statement Balance as of 2042020 pound4698384 Unpresented cheques to date pound383225 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound4315159 Coronavirus Spend from Grant ring-fenced for volunteer expenses Total awarded pound100000 Payment made to Cllr R Silvester pound50000 Balance pound50000
decided I did not have covid-19
Then one afternoon I started feeling
strange I happened to be on a zoom
meeting with David Nabarro who
said anyone who felt unwell should
isolate instantly on the spot I went
home early and then the journey
began
In the first days at home I wasnrsquot
sure I had covid-19 Then I damaged
my hands with bleach It had no
smell I assumed it was old and
inactivemdashbut it was just I could not
smell the chlorine The heaviness
and malaise became worse I had a
tightness in the chest and realised it
could be nothing else I was
mortified that I might have infected
the staff I had worked with for over
20 years I imagined their vulnerable
relatives dying and never forgiving
myself My mind was a mess My
condition deteriorated One
afternoon I suddenly developed a
tachycardia tightness in the chest
and felt so unwell I thought I was
dying My mind became foggy I
tried to google fulminating
myocarditis but couldnrsquot navigate
the screen properly There was
nothing to do I thought if this is it
so be it
A few hours later I woke up alive
and the tightness replaced by
extreme fatigue Every day day after
day Sometimes I felt better and
became optimistic after all the
paralytic state had not recurred but
then the next day I felt as though
someone had hit me around the head
with a cricket bat Staff at work
criticised me for not being clear
ldquomake up your mind Are you
getting better or notrdquo I guess they
were frightened too but I really
could not understand what was
happening
The illness went on and on The
symptoms changed it was like an
advent calendar every day there was
a surprise something new A muggy
head acutely painful calf upset
stomach tinnitus pins and needles
aching all over breathlessness
dizziness arthritis in my hands
weird sensation in the skin with
synthetic materials Gentle exercise or
walking made me worsemdashI would
feel absolutely dreadful the next day I
started talking to others I found a
marathon runner who had tried 8 km
in her second week which caused her
to collapse with rigors and sleep for
24 hours I spoke to others
experiencing weird symptoms which
were often discounted by those around
them as anxiety making them doubt
themselves
The internet described recovery times
of about two weeks for people that
had not been hospitalised I had not
had severe disease yet here I was after
four weeks still unwell My doctor
neighbour and GP were concerned I
consulted with friends who were
consultants in infectious diseases by
email and they wondered if I had more
lung involvement than I had
estimated My tenant had friends who
were still ill at four weeks and this
helped a lot
The least helpful comments were from
people who explained to me that I had
post viral fatigue I knew this was
wrong There was a pattern in that
period from two weeks to six weeks
feeling absolutely dreadful during the
day sleep heavily waking with the
bed drenched in sweat getting up with
a blinding headache receding during
the day turning me into a battered
ragdoll in the evening
I joined a Facebook page (Covid-19
Support Group (have ithad it)) full of
people with these stories some from
the UK some from the US People
suffering from the disease but not
believing their symptoms were real
their families thinking the symptoms
were anxiety employers telling people
they had to return to work as the two
weeks for the illness was up And the
posts reflect this ldquoI thought I was
going crazy for not getting better in
their time framerdquo ldquothe doctor said
there is zero reason to believe it lasts
this longrdquo And too people report that
their families do not believe their ever
changing symptoms that it is
psychological it is the stress
Over the weeks I have been touched
COPING WITH COVID-19 A PERSONAL STORY Paul Garner
Page 22
Hope you can join in being thankful
we have no coronavirus in Northwold
Paul is son of Northwold girl at
school with Basil and we have been
friends ever since
Mother Sylvia died some years ago
but David Paulrsquos Dad is still alive
living in Liverpool
Keep safe
Very best wishes Pam Eyles
Paul Garner ldquoFor 7 weeks I have
been through a roller coaster of ill
health extreme emotions and utter
exhaustionrdquo
May 5 2020
Paul Garner professor of infectious
diseases at Liverpool School of
Tropical Medicine discusses his
experience of having covid-19
In mid-March I developed covid-19
For almost seven weeks I have been
through a roller coaster of ill health
extreme emotions and utter
exhaustion Although not hospitalised
it has been frightening and long The
illness ebbs and flows but never goes
away Health professionals
employers partners and people with
the disease need to know that this
illness can last for weeks and the long
tail is not some ldquopost-viral fatigue
syndromerdquomdashit is the disease People
who have a more protracted illness
need help to understand and cope with
the constantly shifting bizarre
symptoms and their unpredictable
course
Early March seems so far away I
watched Boris introduce social
distancing and then shake hands on
national television I talked with
epidemiological colleagues about the
established effects of austerity
increasing mortality in the poor and
how lockdown would worsen this I
advised my 97 year old father to
isolate I said to myself that years of
running and military fitness would
protect me from harm I discounted a
runny nose carefully checked my
temperature every day and examined
the CDCWHO comparison table and
by the people that have quietly
stepped in to help me cope
appropriate unobtrusive timely
Family friends colleagues and
neighbours Our local yoga studiorsquos
motto is ldquoa community building
strength in mind body and heartrdquo
This love and support of gives us a
direction for our future And today the
disease has lifted For the first time I
do not feel awful
The aim of this piece is to get this
message out for some people the
illness goes on for a few weeks
Symptoms come and go are strange
and frightening The exhaustion is
severe real and part of the illness
And we all need support and love
from the community around us
Paul Garner is Professor at the
Liverpool School of Tropical
Medicine He is Director of the Centre
for Evidence Synthesis in Global
Health and Co-ordinating Editor of
the Cochrane Infectious Diseases
Group
Twitter PaulGarnerWoof
Page 23
FREE RANGE
RAREBREED
MADE IN NORFOLK
FREE DELIVERY
SUPPLIED FROZEN
MINIMUM SPEND pound20
Remember how pork used to taste when you still had proper crackling Fancy some handmade sausages with more meat than filling Love thick cut bacon with the rind on that has been dry cured All delivered to your door
Call Rob Simonds on 07940800275 to arrange a delivery
Traditional amp Gluten Free 85 meat sausages
pound12 for 3 packs of 8 sausages
Dry Cure Smoked amp Unsmoked Bacon
pound6 a pack ndash approx 500g
Rolled Shoulder of Pork
pound10 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Pack of 2 pork chops
pound5
Smoked Gammon Joints
pound12 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Native Breed Lamb Boxes available in season Dexter Beef Boxes available upon request
(Taken from Facebook post Editor)
Page 24
TEL 01842 828129
MOB 07791 204492
Local Domestic Oil Boiler Servicing Servicing Standard amp CombiCondenser Boilers
Annual Service with Tank Inspection amp Boiler Commissioning
Breakdowns Maintenance amp Repairs WESTNORFOLKBOILERSERVICESCOUK
We enter modern times with the reigns
of William IV and Queen Victoria and
their successors to the
present day
Next after Thomas Waddington as
Rector was Charles Manners Richard
Norman born in 1799 Through his
mother Lady Elizabeth Norman (neacutee
Manners) who married Richard
Norman of Leatherhead he was a
grand-son of the 4th Duke of Rutland
and nephew of the 5th Duke and a
great grandson of the 4th Duke of
Beaufort His motherrsquos brothers were
the 5th Duke of Rutland and two
generals He received the benefice of
Northwold worth pound740 a year (just
under pound42000 a year nowadays) from
the Bishop of Ely in 1833 The tithes
were commuted to a fixed rent charge
of pound896 (approximately pound47500
today) a few years later In 1845 St
Andrewrsquos Northwold was described as
a ldquolarge handsome fabricrdquo with a
ldquolofty tower (built in 1473) containing
six bells and a good clockrdquo The parish
at that time had 1140 inhabitants The
size of the population has not changed
to any great extent since then
Charles Norman was a bachelor for
the first eight years of his time in
Northwold Then he met and at the
age of 41 married a spinster of 38
called Caroline Amelia Angerstein
whose father John was the owner of a
huge estate round Weeting Hall If
Charles brought aristocratic
connections what did Caroline bring
to the marriage She was a grand-
daughter of John Julius Angerstein
(1735-1823) who came to England in
1750 from St Petersburg where his
German family had been settled He
was a Lloyds under-writer by the
time he was 21 and went on to
become one of the wealthiest men in
England When he died the British
government bought his fabulous art
collection in 1824 for pound58000 (at a
conservative estimate about pound3
million today) and used it as the
nucleus of its new National Gallery
Connoisseurs of early Hollywood
movies may remember the film
Lloyds of London made in 1936
Guy Standing played the pivotal part
of John Julius Angerstein in what
was then a star-studded cast
including C Aubrey Smith
Madeleine Carroll George Sanders
and Tyrone Power
It was John Julius Angerstein who
bought Weeting Hall and established
the family there for more than a
century until Carolinersquos brother
William sold it in 1897 The Rev
Charles Norman died in 1873 in his
74th year Caroline herself died aged
77 in 1879 She lived for a while as a
widow in Brandon Hall which was
also owned by the Angersteins and
did charitable works in Brandon as
well as in Northwold where the
school and the almshouses bear the
family name of Norman
Whittington owes to her the
foundation of its separate church
later the centre of its own
ecclesiastical parish
Charles Norman was Rector for 40
years Charles and Caroline Norman
have their tomb just inside the south
entrance of the churchyard near the
lych gate
During Charles Normanrsquos time ndash in
1852 ndash the church was re-seated a fact
recorded in an inscription on the wall
inside the tower When St Andrewrsquos
underwent other restoration work in
the eighteen fifties and sixties the
restorers appears to have shown more
respect for the character of this ancient
church than many of their
contemporaries showed to churches
elsewhere in England A drainpipe to
the west of the porch bears the date
1857 Inside the church another sign
of those times is the organ erected in
1868 out of funds ldquofrom the Church
Estaterdquo This organ bears a modern
plaque recording the fact that for 42
years of the 20th century Arthur
Barber a local farmer was voluntary
organist The font in front of the tower
dates from 1882 Its elaborately
carved cover suspended from the
Modern Times ndash From Charles
Norman Onwards roof by a chain and
capable of being raised and lowered
was added in 1887
National as opposed to family history
is reflected in the memorial tablet to
Lieutenant William Carter of the 5th
Fusiliers who died in the siege of
Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny of
1857 He was 32 Tombstones and
wall tablets bear witness to the close
attachment of the Carter family to this
church in the 18th and 19th centuries
Victorian Rectors after Charles
Norman were Richard Snowdon Smith
(1873) William Cowper Johnson
(1889) and Claud Cecil Thornton
(1892) who is commemorated in the
fine and sturdy lych gate
FROM HISTORY NOTES ON NORTHWOLD CHURCH Courtesy of Pam Eyles
Page 25
March 2020 1st Prize pound20 No62 Barry Langley 2nd Prize pound15 No15 June Jones 3rd Prize pound10 No11 David Lavender
April 2020 1st Prize pound20 No 3 Harry Cater 2nd Prize pound15 No 14 Annette Storey 3rd Prize pound10 No 99 David Gricks
May 2020 1st Prize pound25 No 19 Brian Waters 2nd Prize pound15 No 30 Mark Hampton 3rd Prize pound10 No 71 David Kimber
Roger Preston
100 CLUB DRAW
Do not leave home if you or someone you live
with has any of the following
a high temperature
a new continuous cough
a loss of or change to your sense of smell or taste
Check the NHS website if you have symptoms
Page 26
Downham Market
PC Aaron Jones mdash Spellowfields Clenchwarton Wapole Walton St
Lawrence Mershe Lande and Wiggenhall
Email SNTTerringtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Ryan Williams mdash West Winch Watlington Airfield
Wimbotsham and Fincham and Wissey
Email SNTWatlingtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Tracey James and PC Dave Funnell mdash Downham Market
Emneth and Outwell Upwell and Delph Hilgay with Denver Denton
Email SNTDownhamMarketnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
Message from your Engagement Officer
I am PC Lee Anderton and I work as the Engagement Officer for West Norfolk My responsibilities include working alongside and promoting the Special Constabulary Police Support Volunteers Neighbourhood Watch and Community Speedwatch If you are interested in volunteering for any of these roles please e-mail me at LeeAndertonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
4 weeks into the lockdown due to COVID-19 (Apr 20) and largely from a policing prospective the majority of people are playing by the rules The Constabulary is continuing to work with those people who breach the rules by way of engaging and explaining we will use tickets or report to court anyone who continuously break rules after being warned It is pleasing to say for the majority this approach is working
During this time the Constabulary is continuing to delivery day to day policing and officers are still responding to calls as they come in We are still encouraging everyone to use the same methods of contacting us 999 for an emergency ie a crime in progress 101 or via our website contact us to report a crime that has happened Officers are practising social distancing at all police premises but sometimes due to the nature of our work we will have to work close to together for example arresting a violent offender
During this period of time we are concerned that Domestic Violence could increase and we would like to reassure people that we are still here and will help so please if you are aware of anyone who is living in fear of domestic violence get in touch with us I would also like to remind people that although we are spending most of our time at home please donrsquot stop carrying out the 9pm Routine as the simple steps in the routine will help prevent you from becoming a victim of crime Unfortunately we have also seen an increase in scams and especially COVID- 19 scams and I would encourage everyone to register with Norfolk County Council Trading Standards at the following link httpswwwnorfolkgovukbusinesstrading-standardsscamsconsumer-alerts to get a weekly update with the latest scams Finally if there are any questions or anything I can assist you with please do not hesitate to get in touch and I look forward to the time when we can all start to meet face to face again until then stay save StayHomeSaveLives ProtectTheNHS
Page 27
Family Property Criminal Commercial Employment Personal Injury Wills amp Probate
METCALFE COPEMAN amp PETTEFAR LLP
SOLICITORS
wwwmcp-lawcouk
01842 756100
Cage Lane Thetford
Convenient town centre Location
Home visits may be available
MAY 20 UPDATE
Ray Gribble
Antique Restoration amp Traditional Upholstery
All aspects of antique furniture restoration including French polishing cabinet repairs and traditional upholstery
-------------------------------------------
Traditional Upholstered Furniture
Footstools Sofas Chairs made to commission
-------------------------------------------
Picture Framing amp Mirrors
An extensive range of mouldings inc hand painted and gilded finishes
Antique and Reproduction Prints for sale
Vine House Church Road Wereham Kingrsquos Lynn
01366-500387
wwwraygribblecouk
I thought you might be interested in this small article on the origin of the name lsquoVentura Closersquoit would be interesting to
consider the stories behind other local street names As your Borough Councillor I am
available to help with any Borough
related problems (inc Freebridge
Issues) and am available on my home
tel no 01366 727037 or by email
cllrtomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
Tomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
With kind regards Councillor Tom Ryves Methwold Ward KLWNBC Home 01366 727037
lsquoVentura Closersquo A legacy from RAF Methwold
It is common practice for new streets built near the sites of old RAF stations to reflect this heritage in their namehellipso in Methwold we have Ventura Close and of course Trent VC Close
The Ventura
The Ventura was developed from the Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar transport as a replacement for the Lockheed Hudson bombers then in service with the Royal Air Force Used in daylight attacks against occupied Europe they proved to have weaknesses and were removed from bomber duty and some used for
patrols by Coastal Command The Ventura was available to the RAF as an off the peg solution to the problems of building an effective bomber force quickly and the first orders were placed in 1940 At the time the larger 4-engined bombers associated with the Strategic bombing offensive were still on the drawing board
Service with the RAF
The RAF ordered 188 Venturas in February 1940 which were delivered from mid-1942 Venturas were initially used for daylight raids and were crewed by Australian and New Zealand airmen who flew from Methwold like some other early RAF bombers they proved too vulnerable without fighter escort Venturas were replaced by the faster de Havilland Mosquito The Venturas were transferred to patrol duties with Coastal Command as the Mosquito replaced them in bomber squadrons
The Ventura at Methwold
In Methwold there were two squadrons equipped with the Ventura mdash No 464 Squadron RAAF (1942) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II and No 487 Squadron RNZAF(1942ndash1943) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II
Operations
The Ventura flew its first operational mission for the RAF on 3 November 1942 when three Venturas of 21 Squadron attacked railway targets near Hengelo in the Netherlands On 6 December 1942 47 Venturas from
DIDLINGTON HALL SALE PARTICULARS
Thanks for the fantastic response last year to my appeal to purchase the old sales catalogues for Didlington Hall which resulted in my obtaining two catalogues one for a sale I was completely unaware of I am still very interested in obtaining a number of the sale catalogues Also just to satisfy my interest and curiosity does anybody have or know what happened to anything and I mean anything even just building materials that came from the demolition sales of the 1950s
Please contact Andrew 01440 788198 email andrewtate738gmailcom
Page 28
UPDATE FROM OUR LOCAL BOROUGH COUNCILLOR
21 464 (RAAF) and 487 (RNZAF) squadrons participated in Operation Oyster the large daylight 2 Group raid against the Philips radio and vacuum tube factories at Eindhoven Also committed to the raid were 36 Bostons and 10 de Havilland Mosquitos[16] Carrying incendiaries they were placed in the third wave of aircraft and suffered the highest rate of loss Nine of the 47 Venturas were shot down and many others were damaged by flak or bird strikes The force also lost four Bostons and one Mosquito
Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC Six months later on 3 May 1943 Venturas of 487 Squadron RNZAF were sent on Operation Ramrod 16 an attack on a power station in Amsterdam The squadron was told
that the target was of such importance to Dutch morale that the attack was to be continued regardless of opposition Significant problems developed with rendezvousing with the escorting fighters with the end result being that all 10 Venturas that crossed the coast were lost to German fighters Squadron Leader Leonard Trent (later the last of the Great Escapers) won the Victoria Cross for his leadership in this raid
The citation for Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC reads as follows
ldquoThe KING has been graciously pleased to confer the VICTORIA CROSS on the under-mentioned officer in recognition of most
SANDRArsquoS STAMP amp CRAFT STUDIO GROUP
My regular monthly craft sessions
in Northwold Village Hall are
Third Monday monthly 7 - 9pm
(not held in December) and cost
from 1st October 2019 will be pound12
which includes all materials to
create 8 beautiful handmade cards
Tea amp Coffee included
Sandra Roberts
07806 616704
conspicuous braverymdash
Squadron Leader Leonard Henry TRENT DFC (NZ2481) Royal New Zealand Air Force No 487 (RNZAF) Squadron
On the 3rd May 1943 Squadron Leader Trent was detailed to lead a formation of Ventura aircraft in a daylight attack on the power station at Amsterdam
This operation was intended to encourage the Dutch workmen in their resistance to enemy pressure The target was known to be heavily defended The importance of bombing it regardless of enemy fighters or anti-aircraft fire was strongly impressed on-the air crews taking part in the operation
Before taking off Squadron Leader Trent told the deputy leader that he was going over the target whatever lsquohappened
All went well until the Venturas and their fighter escort were nearing the Dutch coast Then one bomber was hit and had to turn back Suddenly large numbers of enemy fighters appeared Our escorting fighters were hotly engaged and lost touch with the bombing force The Venturas closed up for mutual protection and commenced their run up to the target Unfortunately the fighters detailed to support them over the target had reached the area too early and had been recalled
Soon the bombers were attacked They were at the mercy of 15 to 20 Messerschmitts which dived on them
incessantly Within four minutes six Venturas were destroyed Squadron Leader Trent continued on his course with the 3 remaining aircraft
In a short time 2 more Venturas went down in flames Heedless of the murderous attacks and of the heavy anti-aircraft fire which was now encountered Squadron Leader Trent completed an accurate bombing run and even shot down a Messerschmitt at point-blank range Dropping his bombs in the target area he turned away
The aircraft following him was shot down on reaching the target Immediately afterwards his own aircraft was hit went into a spin and broke up Squadron Leader Trent and his navigator were thrown clear and became prisoners of war The other two members of the crew
perished
On this his 24th sortie Squadron Leader Trent showed outstanding leadership Such was the trust placed in this gallant officer that the other pilots followed him unwaveringly His cool unflinching courage and devotion to duty in the face of overwhelming odds rank with the finest examples of these virtuesrdquo
Page 29
If you would like to write an article
or have ideas to include in future
columns we would love to hear from
you Please email your submissions
to editornorthwoldnet
487 Sqn RNZAF Lockheed Ventura
Page 30
NORTHWOLD BOWLS CLUB
The 2020 bowls season was due to
commence in April but is now
suspended due to the COVID-19
pandemic
Our Annual General Meeting was
due to take place on Thursday 26th
March and would have been held
in the Sports amp Social club
We are always wishing to welcome
new members so if you would like
to know more about the club then
for more information you can
contact Roger Preston (01366
727694) or Hod Everett (01760
336494)
(Anybody new to bowls would be
offered some coaching at the start
of the season mdash whenever that
may be)
NORTHWOLD VILLAGE HALL NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The AGM of the Village Hall Trustees was due to be held on Tuesday 24th March 2020 but has now been
postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
All Northwold residents are welcome to attend and are advised that eligibility for election to the Trustees (ldquoThe Committeerdquo) is open to one representative of ANY recognised village organisation which either uses or potentially uses the Village Hall In addition two representatives of the general village population are eligible for election
Vacancies DO exist in the trustees and ldquonew bloodrdquo is particularly encouraged to provide a continuously fresh input of skills and ideas The AGM will be followed at 730PM by a committee meeting of those elected Mr M Howarth Chairman helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip The official notice above provides details of the next Annual General Meeting and we would be delighted to see some new faces prepared to play a part in managing the facility that we have however small that part may be Some questions you may have Q Who is eligible to be a trustee A Anyone resident in the Village who can represent a village organisation club or business ndash even if they are not users of the Hall Existing organisations represented include The WI Tots and Co The Parish Council The Dance Club In addition a limited number of trustees who represent ldquothe Publicrdquo may be appointed No special qualifications are required Q What is my commitment as a trustee A
Attending four to six meetings a year
Nothing financial (we have insurance) attendance at a meeting about every two months and assistance in any aspect of running the hall that you would like to provide This could be
Providing informed opinions of the Village Population to help guide the decisions made by the Trustees as a group
Managing or helping to manage (but not necessarily DOING) the maintenance or updating of the Hall
Helping with fundraising activities Q How do I get involved A Come to the AGM or contact the Chairman at any time
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Page 31
Thank you very much
for all your kind donations to the foodbank and all you do to help others
If you would like to donate to your local Foodbank there is a drop off point at St Andrewrsquos Church Northwold Find out more
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httpwwwtrusselltrustorg
If you need the Foodbank please donrsquot
hesitate to contact someone who can
give you a foodbank voucher such as
doctors health visitors social workers
clergy citizenrsquos advice bureau and
police
Ness and Paul
foodbankdonationsnymhushcom
THE MAGPIE CENTRE WEST NORFOLK RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
Closed Until Further Notice
In line with RDA National advice and
guidelines we regret to advise that the
Magpie Centre will be closed until
further notice
As you would expect our horses will
continue to be cared for and we need
your support more than ever Please
check our Facebook page for regular
updates thank you
We have been carrying out our life-
changing activities at our Wallington
Hall location for over 30 years and
take great pride in the exceptional
standard of our instructors and
volunteers
We rely on voluntary help as well as
donations and legacies to deliver our
services
Advice for Volunteers
If you are to visit the Magpie Centre
as a volunteer dur ing the closure of
the Magpie Centre to help with horse
care and field maintenance thank you
so much
Can we please ask that on arrival and
departure you wash your hands and
regularly during your visit Please also
avoid close contact with others and
practice social distancing at all times
whilst at the centre
In the event you experience any of
the symptoms of coronavirus
including coughing fever however
minor please DO NOT VISIT THE
MAGPIE CENTRE
Please inform us immediately if you
have any symptoms or are diagnosed
with coronavirus and you have either
visited the Magpie Centre recently or
have come into contact with someone
who has
The current advice from the NHS can
be found here httpswwwnhsuk
conditionscoronavirus-covid-19
The Magpie Centre home of WNRDA
now has 90 volunteers who give up
their time on a regular basis to help
with the running of the yard pony care
and assisting with riding and carriage
driving lessons
No previous experience is required for
volunteers as all training will be
provided
If you can help with this please call the
Centre on 01553 810202
Thank you
Would you like to advertise in
Village Life
Please contact the Editor
for available sizes amp rates
editornorthwoldnet
Or Tel 01366 727072
Annual Club Memberships are now due
Adults pound5 Children pound250 Member benefits inc discounted Events tickets and Club Hire
Please contact a committee member
See our Facebook page for up-to-date info on upcoming events
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL CLUB Hovellrsquos Lane Northwold IP26 5LX
Page 32
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL
CLUB
The club is normally open for bookings for social events
birthday parties weddings christenings amp funeral wakes
The bar can also be made available
All at very reasonable rates
For information call
Tony Waring 728455
David Gricks 728174
David Lavender 727111
Due to COVID-19 pandemic the club is shut indefinitely
All events are cancelled until further notice
Stay safe everyone
Thank you to all our volunteers who keep the club running
ALL EVENTS ADVERTISED ON THIS PAGE ARE AT
RISK OF CANCELLATION DUE TO THE ON-GOING
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Page 21
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Regular fortnightly Solid Fuel deliveries in your area
Competitive prices and a full range of products
ldquoDonrsquot Shiver We Deliverrdquo
Quality top soils and aggregates Bulk bags and Tipper loads from 1 - 20 tonnes
Tel 01842890568 or see us on wwwtaylorssolidfuelscouk
Northwold Payments Agreed May 2020 AGREED BY EMAIL DURING COVID 19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The following payments were authorised wc 4th May by email The cheques were signed by Cllrs C Anderson and RCrisp Balance for April 2020 pound2402206 Minus the following direct debits Havenpower pound11377 Havenpower pound485 Westcotec Street Light maintenance pound1910 Anglian Water pound500 Total Direct Debits pound14272 Plus the following receipts Norfolk Community Foundation Covid 19 grant pound100000 Precept pound2010284 Total Income pound2110284 Total after Direct Debits and Income pound4498218 Cheques Description Total 2312 Cancelled cheque to Viking Stationary -pound7733 2314 Weeting Parish Council - Payment for use of
online banking for Bacs payment to Cllr Silvester for volunteer group expenses pound50000
2315 Clerks salary and expenses pound37759 2316 HMRC PAYE pound21980 2314 CAS Ltd - Parish Insurance pound81053 Total Cheques paid pound183059 Balance in Community Account May 2020 pound4315159 Bank Statement Balance as of 2042020 pound4698384 Unpresented cheques to date pound383225 Balance in community account (always match balance marked ) pound4315159 Coronavirus Spend from Grant ring-fenced for volunteer expenses Total awarded pound100000 Payment made to Cllr R Silvester pound50000 Balance pound50000
decided I did not have covid-19
Then one afternoon I started feeling
strange I happened to be on a zoom
meeting with David Nabarro who
said anyone who felt unwell should
isolate instantly on the spot I went
home early and then the journey
began
In the first days at home I wasnrsquot
sure I had covid-19 Then I damaged
my hands with bleach It had no
smell I assumed it was old and
inactivemdashbut it was just I could not
smell the chlorine The heaviness
and malaise became worse I had a
tightness in the chest and realised it
could be nothing else I was
mortified that I might have infected
the staff I had worked with for over
20 years I imagined their vulnerable
relatives dying and never forgiving
myself My mind was a mess My
condition deteriorated One
afternoon I suddenly developed a
tachycardia tightness in the chest
and felt so unwell I thought I was
dying My mind became foggy I
tried to google fulminating
myocarditis but couldnrsquot navigate
the screen properly There was
nothing to do I thought if this is it
so be it
A few hours later I woke up alive
and the tightness replaced by
extreme fatigue Every day day after
day Sometimes I felt better and
became optimistic after all the
paralytic state had not recurred but
then the next day I felt as though
someone had hit me around the head
with a cricket bat Staff at work
criticised me for not being clear
ldquomake up your mind Are you
getting better or notrdquo I guess they
were frightened too but I really
could not understand what was
happening
The illness went on and on The
symptoms changed it was like an
advent calendar every day there was
a surprise something new A muggy
head acutely painful calf upset
stomach tinnitus pins and needles
aching all over breathlessness
dizziness arthritis in my hands
weird sensation in the skin with
synthetic materials Gentle exercise or
walking made me worsemdashI would
feel absolutely dreadful the next day I
started talking to others I found a
marathon runner who had tried 8 km
in her second week which caused her
to collapse with rigors and sleep for
24 hours I spoke to others
experiencing weird symptoms which
were often discounted by those around
them as anxiety making them doubt
themselves
The internet described recovery times
of about two weeks for people that
had not been hospitalised I had not
had severe disease yet here I was after
four weeks still unwell My doctor
neighbour and GP were concerned I
consulted with friends who were
consultants in infectious diseases by
email and they wondered if I had more
lung involvement than I had
estimated My tenant had friends who
were still ill at four weeks and this
helped a lot
The least helpful comments were from
people who explained to me that I had
post viral fatigue I knew this was
wrong There was a pattern in that
period from two weeks to six weeks
feeling absolutely dreadful during the
day sleep heavily waking with the
bed drenched in sweat getting up with
a blinding headache receding during
the day turning me into a battered
ragdoll in the evening
I joined a Facebook page (Covid-19
Support Group (have ithad it)) full of
people with these stories some from
the UK some from the US People
suffering from the disease but not
believing their symptoms were real
their families thinking the symptoms
were anxiety employers telling people
they had to return to work as the two
weeks for the illness was up And the
posts reflect this ldquoI thought I was
going crazy for not getting better in
their time framerdquo ldquothe doctor said
there is zero reason to believe it lasts
this longrdquo And too people report that
their families do not believe their ever
changing symptoms that it is
psychological it is the stress
Over the weeks I have been touched
COPING WITH COVID-19 A PERSONAL STORY Paul Garner
Page 22
Hope you can join in being thankful
we have no coronavirus in Northwold
Paul is son of Northwold girl at
school with Basil and we have been
friends ever since
Mother Sylvia died some years ago
but David Paulrsquos Dad is still alive
living in Liverpool
Keep safe
Very best wishes Pam Eyles
Paul Garner ldquoFor 7 weeks I have
been through a roller coaster of ill
health extreme emotions and utter
exhaustionrdquo
May 5 2020
Paul Garner professor of infectious
diseases at Liverpool School of
Tropical Medicine discusses his
experience of having covid-19
In mid-March I developed covid-19
For almost seven weeks I have been
through a roller coaster of ill health
extreme emotions and utter
exhaustion Although not hospitalised
it has been frightening and long The
illness ebbs and flows but never goes
away Health professionals
employers partners and people with
the disease need to know that this
illness can last for weeks and the long
tail is not some ldquopost-viral fatigue
syndromerdquomdashit is the disease People
who have a more protracted illness
need help to understand and cope with
the constantly shifting bizarre
symptoms and their unpredictable
course
Early March seems so far away I
watched Boris introduce social
distancing and then shake hands on
national television I talked with
epidemiological colleagues about the
established effects of austerity
increasing mortality in the poor and
how lockdown would worsen this I
advised my 97 year old father to
isolate I said to myself that years of
running and military fitness would
protect me from harm I discounted a
runny nose carefully checked my
temperature every day and examined
the CDCWHO comparison table and
by the people that have quietly
stepped in to help me cope
appropriate unobtrusive timely
Family friends colleagues and
neighbours Our local yoga studiorsquos
motto is ldquoa community building
strength in mind body and heartrdquo
This love and support of gives us a
direction for our future And today the
disease has lifted For the first time I
do not feel awful
The aim of this piece is to get this
message out for some people the
illness goes on for a few weeks
Symptoms come and go are strange
and frightening The exhaustion is
severe real and part of the illness
And we all need support and love
from the community around us
Paul Garner is Professor at the
Liverpool School of Tropical
Medicine He is Director of the Centre
for Evidence Synthesis in Global
Health and Co-ordinating Editor of
the Cochrane Infectious Diseases
Group
Twitter PaulGarnerWoof
Page 23
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Remember how pork used to taste when you still had proper crackling Fancy some handmade sausages with more meat than filling Love thick cut bacon with the rind on that has been dry cured All delivered to your door
Call Rob Simonds on 07940800275 to arrange a delivery
Traditional amp Gluten Free 85 meat sausages
pound12 for 3 packs of 8 sausages
Dry Cure Smoked amp Unsmoked Bacon
pound6 a pack ndash approx 500g
Rolled Shoulder of Pork
pound10 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Pack of 2 pork chops
pound5
Smoked Gammon Joints
pound12 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Native Breed Lamb Boxes available in season Dexter Beef Boxes available upon request
(Taken from Facebook post Editor)
Page 24
TEL 01842 828129
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Annual Service with Tank Inspection amp Boiler Commissioning
Breakdowns Maintenance amp Repairs WESTNORFOLKBOILERSERVICESCOUK
We enter modern times with the reigns
of William IV and Queen Victoria and
their successors to the
present day
Next after Thomas Waddington as
Rector was Charles Manners Richard
Norman born in 1799 Through his
mother Lady Elizabeth Norman (neacutee
Manners) who married Richard
Norman of Leatherhead he was a
grand-son of the 4th Duke of Rutland
and nephew of the 5th Duke and a
great grandson of the 4th Duke of
Beaufort His motherrsquos brothers were
the 5th Duke of Rutland and two
generals He received the benefice of
Northwold worth pound740 a year (just
under pound42000 a year nowadays) from
the Bishop of Ely in 1833 The tithes
were commuted to a fixed rent charge
of pound896 (approximately pound47500
today) a few years later In 1845 St
Andrewrsquos Northwold was described as
a ldquolarge handsome fabricrdquo with a
ldquolofty tower (built in 1473) containing
six bells and a good clockrdquo The parish
at that time had 1140 inhabitants The
size of the population has not changed
to any great extent since then
Charles Norman was a bachelor for
the first eight years of his time in
Northwold Then he met and at the
age of 41 married a spinster of 38
called Caroline Amelia Angerstein
whose father John was the owner of a
huge estate round Weeting Hall If
Charles brought aristocratic
connections what did Caroline bring
to the marriage She was a grand-
daughter of John Julius Angerstein
(1735-1823) who came to England in
1750 from St Petersburg where his
German family had been settled He
was a Lloyds under-writer by the
time he was 21 and went on to
become one of the wealthiest men in
England When he died the British
government bought his fabulous art
collection in 1824 for pound58000 (at a
conservative estimate about pound3
million today) and used it as the
nucleus of its new National Gallery
Connoisseurs of early Hollywood
movies may remember the film
Lloyds of London made in 1936
Guy Standing played the pivotal part
of John Julius Angerstein in what
was then a star-studded cast
including C Aubrey Smith
Madeleine Carroll George Sanders
and Tyrone Power
It was John Julius Angerstein who
bought Weeting Hall and established
the family there for more than a
century until Carolinersquos brother
William sold it in 1897 The Rev
Charles Norman died in 1873 in his
74th year Caroline herself died aged
77 in 1879 She lived for a while as a
widow in Brandon Hall which was
also owned by the Angersteins and
did charitable works in Brandon as
well as in Northwold where the
school and the almshouses bear the
family name of Norman
Whittington owes to her the
foundation of its separate church
later the centre of its own
ecclesiastical parish
Charles Norman was Rector for 40
years Charles and Caroline Norman
have their tomb just inside the south
entrance of the churchyard near the
lych gate
During Charles Normanrsquos time ndash in
1852 ndash the church was re-seated a fact
recorded in an inscription on the wall
inside the tower When St Andrewrsquos
underwent other restoration work in
the eighteen fifties and sixties the
restorers appears to have shown more
respect for the character of this ancient
church than many of their
contemporaries showed to churches
elsewhere in England A drainpipe to
the west of the porch bears the date
1857 Inside the church another sign
of those times is the organ erected in
1868 out of funds ldquofrom the Church
Estaterdquo This organ bears a modern
plaque recording the fact that for 42
years of the 20th century Arthur
Barber a local farmer was voluntary
organist The font in front of the tower
dates from 1882 Its elaborately
carved cover suspended from the
Modern Times ndash From Charles
Norman Onwards roof by a chain and
capable of being raised and lowered
was added in 1887
National as opposed to family history
is reflected in the memorial tablet to
Lieutenant William Carter of the 5th
Fusiliers who died in the siege of
Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny of
1857 He was 32 Tombstones and
wall tablets bear witness to the close
attachment of the Carter family to this
church in the 18th and 19th centuries
Victorian Rectors after Charles
Norman were Richard Snowdon Smith
(1873) William Cowper Johnson
(1889) and Claud Cecil Thornton
(1892) who is commemorated in the
fine and sturdy lych gate
FROM HISTORY NOTES ON NORTHWOLD CHURCH Courtesy of Pam Eyles
Page 25
March 2020 1st Prize pound20 No62 Barry Langley 2nd Prize pound15 No15 June Jones 3rd Prize pound10 No11 David Lavender
April 2020 1st Prize pound20 No 3 Harry Cater 2nd Prize pound15 No 14 Annette Storey 3rd Prize pound10 No 99 David Gricks
May 2020 1st Prize pound25 No 19 Brian Waters 2nd Prize pound15 No 30 Mark Hampton 3rd Prize pound10 No 71 David Kimber
Roger Preston
100 CLUB DRAW
Do not leave home if you or someone you live
with has any of the following
a high temperature
a new continuous cough
a loss of or change to your sense of smell or taste
Check the NHS website if you have symptoms
Page 26
Downham Market
PC Aaron Jones mdash Spellowfields Clenchwarton Wapole Walton St
Lawrence Mershe Lande and Wiggenhall
Email SNTTerringtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Ryan Williams mdash West Winch Watlington Airfield
Wimbotsham and Fincham and Wissey
Email SNTWatlingtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Tracey James and PC Dave Funnell mdash Downham Market
Emneth and Outwell Upwell and Delph Hilgay with Denver Denton
Email SNTDownhamMarketnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
Message from your Engagement Officer
I am PC Lee Anderton and I work as the Engagement Officer for West Norfolk My responsibilities include working alongside and promoting the Special Constabulary Police Support Volunteers Neighbourhood Watch and Community Speedwatch If you are interested in volunteering for any of these roles please e-mail me at LeeAndertonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
4 weeks into the lockdown due to COVID-19 (Apr 20) and largely from a policing prospective the majority of people are playing by the rules The Constabulary is continuing to work with those people who breach the rules by way of engaging and explaining we will use tickets or report to court anyone who continuously break rules after being warned It is pleasing to say for the majority this approach is working
During this time the Constabulary is continuing to delivery day to day policing and officers are still responding to calls as they come in We are still encouraging everyone to use the same methods of contacting us 999 for an emergency ie a crime in progress 101 or via our website contact us to report a crime that has happened Officers are practising social distancing at all police premises but sometimes due to the nature of our work we will have to work close to together for example arresting a violent offender
During this period of time we are concerned that Domestic Violence could increase and we would like to reassure people that we are still here and will help so please if you are aware of anyone who is living in fear of domestic violence get in touch with us I would also like to remind people that although we are spending most of our time at home please donrsquot stop carrying out the 9pm Routine as the simple steps in the routine will help prevent you from becoming a victim of crime Unfortunately we have also seen an increase in scams and especially COVID- 19 scams and I would encourage everyone to register with Norfolk County Council Trading Standards at the following link httpswwwnorfolkgovukbusinesstrading-standardsscamsconsumer-alerts to get a weekly update with the latest scams Finally if there are any questions or anything I can assist you with please do not hesitate to get in touch and I look forward to the time when we can all start to meet face to face again until then stay save StayHomeSaveLives ProtectTheNHS
Page 27
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01842 756100
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Convenient town centre Location
Home visits may be available
MAY 20 UPDATE
Ray Gribble
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-------------------------------------------
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-------------------------------------------
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Antique and Reproduction Prints for sale
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01366-500387
wwwraygribblecouk
I thought you might be interested in this small article on the origin of the name lsquoVentura Closersquoit would be interesting to
consider the stories behind other local street names As your Borough Councillor I am
available to help with any Borough
related problems (inc Freebridge
Issues) and am available on my home
tel no 01366 727037 or by email
cllrtomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
Tomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
With kind regards Councillor Tom Ryves Methwold Ward KLWNBC Home 01366 727037
lsquoVentura Closersquo A legacy from RAF Methwold
It is common practice for new streets built near the sites of old RAF stations to reflect this heritage in their namehellipso in Methwold we have Ventura Close and of course Trent VC Close
The Ventura
The Ventura was developed from the Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar transport as a replacement for the Lockheed Hudson bombers then in service with the Royal Air Force Used in daylight attacks against occupied Europe they proved to have weaknesses and were removed from bomber duty and some used for
patrols by Coastal Command The Ventura was available to the RAF as an off the peg solution to the problems of building an effective bomber force quickly and the first orders were placed in 1940 At the time the larger 4-engined bombers associated with the Strategic bombing offensive were still on the drawing board
Service with the RAF
The RAF ordered 188 Venturas in February 1940 which were delivered from mid-1942 Venturas were initially used for daylight raids and were crewed by Australian and New Zealand airmen who flew from Methwold like some other early RAF bombers they proved too vulnerable without fighter escort Venturas were replaced by the faster de Havilland Mosquito The Venturas were transferred to patrol duties with Coastal Command as the Mosquito replaced them in bomber squadrons
The Ventura at Methwold
In Methwold there were two squadrons equipped with the Ventura mdash No 464 Squadron RAAF (1942) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II and No 487 Squadron RNZAF(1942ndash1943) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II
Operations
The Ventura flew its first operational mission for the RAF on 3 November 1942 when three Venturas of 21 Squadron attacked railway targets near Hengelo in the Netherlands On 6 December 1942 47 Venturas from
DIDLINGTON HALL SALE PARTICULARS
Thanks for the fantastic response last year to my appeal to purchase the old sales catalogues for Didlington Hall which resulted in my obtaining two catalogues one for a sale I was completely unaware of I am still very interested in obtaining a number of the sale catalogues Also just to satisfy my interest and curiosity does anybody have or know what happened to anything and I mean anything even just building materials that came from the demolition sales of the 1950s
Please contact Andrew 01440 788198 email andrewtate738gmailcom
Page 28
UPDATE FROM OUR LOCAL BOROUGH COUNCILLOR
21 464 (RAAF) and 487 (RNZAF) squadrons participated in Operation Oyster the large daylight 2 Group raid against the Philips radio and vacuum tube factories at Eindhoven Also committed to the raid were 36 Bostons and 10 de Havilland Mosquitos[16] Carrying incendiaries they were placed in the third wave of aircraft and suffered the highest rate of loss Nine of the 47 Venturas were shot down and many others were damaged by flak or bird strikes The force also lost four Bostons and one Mosquito
Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC Six months later on 3 May 1943 Venturas of 487 Squadron RNZAF were sent on Operation Ramrod 16 an attack on a power station in Amsterdam The squadron was told
that the target was of such importance to Dutch morale that the attack was to be continued regardless of opposition Significant problems developed with rendezvousing with the escorting fighters with the end result being that all 10 Venturas that crossed the coast were lost to German fighters Squadron Leader Leonard Trent (later the last of the Great Escapers) won the Victoria Cross for his leadership in this raid
The citation for Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC reads as follows
ldquoThe KING has been graciously pleased to confer the VICTORIA CROSS on the under-mentioned officer in recognition of most
SANDRArsquoS STAMP amp CRAFT STUDIO GROUP
My regular monthly craft sessions
in Northwold Village Hall are
Third Monday monthly 7 - 9pm
(not held in December) and cost
from 1st October 2019 will be pound12
which includes all materials to
create 8 beautiful handmade cards
Tea amp Coffee included
Sandra Roberts
07806 616704
conspicuous braverymdash
Squadron Leader Leonard Henry TRENT DFC (NZ2481) Royal New Zealand Air Force No 487 (RNZAF) Squadron
On the 3rd May 1943 Squadron Leader Trent was detailed to lead a formation of Ventura aircraft in a daylight attack on the power station at Amsterdam
This operation was intended to encourage the Dutch workmen in their resistance to enemy pressure The target was known to be heavily defended The importance of bombing it regardless of enemy fighters or anti-aircraft fire was strongly impressed on-the air crews taking part in the operation
Before taking off Squadron Leader Trent told the deputy leader that he was going over the target whatever lsquohappened
All went well until the Venturas and their fighter escort were nearing the Dutch coast Then one bomber was hit and had to turn back Suddenly large numbers of enemy fighters appeared Our escorting fighters were hotly engaged and lost touch with the bombing force The Venturas closed up for mutual protection and commenced their run up to the target Unfortunately the fighters detailed to support them over the target had reached the area too early and had been recalled
Soon the bombers were attacked They were at the mercy of 15 to 20 Messerschmitts which dived on them
incessantly Within four minutes six Venturas were destroyed Squadron Leader Trent continued on his course with the 3 remaining aircraft
In a short time 2 more Venturas went down in flames Heedless of the murderous attacks and of the heavy anti-aircraft fire which was now encountered Squadron Leader Trent completed an accurate bombing run and even shot down a Messerschmitt at point-blank range Dropping his bombs in the target area he turned away
The aircraft following him was shot down on reaching the target Immediately afterwards his own aircraft was hit went into a spin and broke up Squadron Leader Trent and his navigator were thrown clear and became prisoners of war The other two members of the crew
perished
On this his 24th sortie Squadron Leader Trent showed outstanding leadership Such was the trust placed in this gallant officer that the other pilots followed him unwaveringly His cool unflinching courage and devotion to duty in the face of overwhelming odds rank with the finest examples of these virtuesrdquo
Page 29
If you would like to write an article
or have ideas to include in future
columns we would love to hear from
you Please email your submissions
to editornorthwoldnet
487 Sqn RNZAF Lockheed Ventura
Page 30
NORTHWOLD BOWLS CLUB
The 2020 bowls season was due to
commence in April but is now
suspended due to the COVID-19
pandemic
Our Annual General Meeting was
due to take place on Thursday 26th
March and would have been held
in the Sports amp Social club
We are always wishing to welcome
new members so if you would like
to know more about the club then
for more information you can
contact Roger Preston (01366
727694) or Hod Everett (01760
336494)
(Anybody new to bowls would be
offered some coaching at the start
of the season mdash whenever that
may be)
NORTHWOLD VILLAGE HALL NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The AGM of the Village Hall Trustees was due to be held on Tuesday 24th March 2020 but has now been
postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
All Northwold residents are welcome to attend and are advised that eligibility for election to the Trustees (ldquoThe Committeerdquo) is open to one representative of ANY recognised village organisation which either uses or potentially uses the Village Hall In addition two representatives of the general village population are eligible for election
Vacancies DO exist in the trustees and ldquonew bloodrdquo is particularly encouraged to provide a continuously fresh input of skills and ideas The AGM will be followed at 730PM by a committee meeting of those elected Mr M Howarth Chairman helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip The official notice above provides details of the next Annual General Meeting and we would be delighted to see some new faces prepared to play a part in managing the facility that we have however small that part may be Some questions you may have Q Who is eligible to be a trustee A Anyone resident in the Village who can represent a village organisation club or business ndash even if they are not users of the Hall Existing organisations represented include The WI Tots and Co The Parish Council The Dance Club In addition a limited number of trustees who represent ldquothe Publicrdquo may be appointed No special qualifications are required Q What is my commitment as a trustee A
Attending four to six meetings a year
Nothing financial (we have insurance) attendance at a meeting about every two months and assistance in any aspect of running the hall that you would like to provide This could be
Providing informed opinions of the Village Population to help guide the decisions made by the Trustees as a group
Managing or helping to manage (but not necessarily DOING) the maintenance or updating of the Hall
Helping with fundraising activities Q How do I get involved A Come to the AGM or contact the Chairman at any time
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CALL 01842 862 828
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Classified Ads
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Tel 01366 728403
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Page 31
Thank you very much
for all your kind donations to the foodbank and all you do to help others
If you would like to donate to your local Foodbank there is a drop off point at St Andrewrsquos Church Northwold Find out more
httpthetfordfoodbankorguk
httpwwwtrusselltrustorg
If you need the Foodbank please donrsquot
hesitate to contact someone who can
give you a foodbank voucher such as
doctors health visitors social workers
clergy citizenrsquos advice bureau and
police
Ness and Paul
foodbankdonationsnymhushcom
THE MAGPIE CENTRE WEST NORFOLK RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
Closed Until Further Notice
In line with RDA National advice and
guidelines we regret to advise that the
Magpie Centre will be closed until
further notice
As you would expect our horses will
continue to be cared for and we need
your support more than ever Please
check our Facebook page for regular
updates thank you
We have been carrying out our life-
changing activities at our Wallington
Hall location for over 30 years and
take great pride in the exceptional
standard of our instructors and
volunteers
We rely on voluntary help as well as
donations and legacies to deliver our
services
Advice for Volunteers
If you are to visit the Magpie Centre
as a volunteer dur ing the closure of
the Magpie Centre to help with horse
care and field maintenance thank you
so much
Can we please ask that on arrival and
departure you wash your hands and
regularly during your visit Please also
avoid close contact with others and
practice social distancing at all times
whilst at the centre
In the event you experience any of
the symptoms of coronavirus
including coughing fever however
minor please DO NOT VISIT THE
MAGPIE CENTRE
Please inform us immediately if you
have any symptoms or are diagnosed
with coronavirus and you have either
visited the Magpie Centre recently or
have come into contact with someone
who has
The current advice from the NHS can
be found here httpswwwnhsuk
conditionscoronavirus-covid-19
The Magpie Centre home of WNRDA
now has 90 volunteers who give up
their time on a regular basis to help
with the running of the yard pony care
and assisting with riding and carriage
driving lessons
No previous experience is required for
volunteers as all training will be
provided
If you can help with this please call the
Centre on 01553 810202
Thank you
Would you like to advertise in
Village Life
Please contact the Editor
for available sizes amp rates
editornorthwoldnet
Or Tel 01366 727072
Annual Club Memberships are now due
Adults pound5 Children pound250 Member benefits inc discounted Events tickets and Club Hire
Please contact a committee member
See our Facebook page for up-to-date info on upcoming events
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL CLUB Hovellrsquos Lane Northwold IP26 5LX
Page 32
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL
CLUB
The club is normally open for bookings for social events
birthday parties weddings christenings amp funeral wakes
The bar can also be made available
All at very reasonable rates
For information call
Tony Waring 728455
David Gricks 728174
David Lavender 727111
Due to COVID-19 pandemic the club is shut indefinitely
All events are cancelled until further notice
Stay safe everyone
Thank you to all our volunteers who keep the club running
ALL EVENTS ADVERTISED ON THIS PAGE ARE AT
RISK OF CANCELLATION DUE TO THE ON-GOING
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
decided I did not have covid-19
Then one afternoon I started feeling
strange I happened to be on a zoom
meeting with David Nabarro who
said anyone who felt unwell should
isolate instantly on the spot I went
home early and then the journey
began
In the first days at home I wasnrsquot
sure I had covid-19 Then I damaged
my hands with bleach It had no
smell I assumed it was old and
inactivemdashbut it was just I could not
smell the chlorine The heaviness
and malaise became worse I had a
tightness in the chest and realised it
could be nothing else I was
mortified that I might have infected
the staff I had worked with for over
20 years I imagined their vulnerable
relatives dying and never forgiving
myself My mind was a mess My
condition deteriorated One
afternoon I suddenly developed a
tachycardia tightness in the chest
and felt so unwell I thought I was
dying My mind became foggy I
tried to google fulminating
myocarditis but couldnrsquot navigate
the screen properly There was
nothing to do I thought if this is it
so be it
A few hours later I woke up alive
and the tightness replaced by
extreme fatigue Every day day after
day Sometimes I felt better and
became optimistic after all the
paralytic state had not recurred but
then the next day I felt as though
someone had hit me around the head
with a cricket bat Staff at work
criticised me for not being clear
ldquomake up your mind Are you
getting better or notrdquo I guess they
were frightened too but I really
could not understand what was
happening
The illness went on and on The
symptoms changed it was like an
advent calendar every day there was
a surprise something new A muggy
head acutely painful calf upset
stomach tinnitus pins and needles
aching all over breathlessness
dizziness arthritis in my hands
weird sensation in the skin with
synthetic materials Gentle exercise or
walking made me worsemdashI would
feel absolutely dreadful the next day I
started talking to others I found a
marathon runner who had tried 8 km
in her second week which caused her
to collapse with rigors and sleep for
24 hours I spoke to others
experiencing weird symptoms which
were often discounted by those around
them as anxiety making them doubt
themselves
The internet described recovery times
of about two weeks for people that
had not been hospitalised I had not
had severe disease yet here I was after
four weeks still unwell My doctor
neighbour and GP were concerned I
consulted with friends who were
consultants in infectious diseases by
email and they wondered if I had more
lung involvement than I had
estimated My tenant had friends who
were still ill at four weeks and this
helped a lot
The least helpful comments were from
people who explained to me that I had
post viral fatigue I knew this was
wrong There was a pattern in that
period from two weeks to six weeks
feeling absolutely dreadful during the
day sleep heavily waking with the
bed drenched in sweat getting up with
a blinding headache receding during
the day turning me into a battered
ragdoll in the evening
I joined a Facebook page (Covid-19
Support Group (have ithad it)) full of
people with these stories some from
the UK some from the US People
suffering from the disease but not
believing their symptoms were real
their families thinking the symptoms
were anxiety employers telling people
they had to return to work as the two
weeks for the illness was up And the
posts reflect this ldquoI thought I was
going crazy for not getting better in
their time framerdquo ldquothe doctor said
there is zero reason to believe it lasts
this longrdquo And too people report that
their families do not believe their ever
changing symptoms that it is
psychological it is the stress
Over the weeks I have been touched
COPING WITH COVID-19 A PERSONAL STORY Paul Garner
Page 22
Hope you can join in being thankful
we have no coronavirus in Northwold
Paul is son of Northwold girl at
school with Basil and we have been
friends ever since
Mother Sylvia died some years ago
but David Paulrsquos Dad is still alive
living in Liverpool
Keep safe
Very best wishes Pam Eyles
Paul Garner ldquoFor 7 weeks I have
been through a roller coaster of ill
health extreme emotions and utter
exhaustionrdquo
May 5 2020
Paul Garner professor of infectious
diseases at Liverpool School of
Tropical Medicine discusses his
experience of having covid-19
In mid-March I developed covid-19
For almost seven weeks I have been
through a roller coaster of ill health
extreme emotions and utter
exhaustion Although not hospitalised
it has been frightening and long The
illness ebbs and flows but never goes
away Health professionals
employers partners and people with
the disease need to know that this
illness can last for weeks and the long
tail is not some ldquopost-viral fatigue
syndromerdquomdashit is the disease People
who have a more protracted illness
need help to understand and cope with
the constantly shifting bizarre
symptoms and their unpredictable
course
Early March seems so far away I
watched Boris introduce social
distancing and then shake hands on
national television I talked with
epidemiological colleagues about the
established effects of austerity
increasing mortality in the poor and
how lockdown would worsen this I
advised my 97 year old father to
isolate I said to myself that years of
running and military fitness would
protect me from harm I discounted a
runny nose carefully checked my
temperature every day and examined
the CDCWHO comparison table and
by the people that have quietly
stepped in to help me cope
appropriate unobtrusive timely
Family friends colleagues and
neighbours Our local yoga studiorsquos
motto is ldquoa community building
strength in mind body and heartrdquo
This love and support of gives us a
direction for our future And today the
disease has lifted For the first time I
do not feel awful
The aim of this piece is to get this
message out for some people the
illness goes on for a few weeks
Symptoms come and go are strange
and frightening The exhaustion is
severe real and part of the illness
And we all need support and love
from the community around us
Paul Garner is Professor at the
Liverpool School of Tropical
Medicine He is Director of the Centre
for Evidence Synthesis in Global
Health and Co-ordinating Editor of
the Cochrane Infectious Diseases
Group
Twitter PaulGarnerWoof
Page 23
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SUPPLIED FROZEN
MINIMUM SPEND pound20
Remember how pork used to taste when you still had proper crackling Fancy some handmade sausages with more meat than filling Love thick cut bacon with the rind on that has been dry cured All delivered to your door
Call Rob Simonds on 07940800275 to arrange a delivery
Traditional amp Gluten Free 85 meat sausages
pound12 for 3 packs of 8 sausages
Dry Cure Smoked amp Unsmoked Bacon
pound6 a pack ndash approx 500g
Rolled Shoulder of Pork
pound10 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Pack of 2 pork chops
pound5
Smoked Gammon Joints
pound12 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Native Breed Lamb Boxes available in season Dexter Beef Boxes available upon request
(Taken from Facebook post Editor)
Page 24
TEL 01842 828129
MOB 07791 204492
Local Domestic Oil Boiler Servicing Servicing Standard amp CombiCondenser Boilers
Annual Service with Tank Inspection amp Boiler Commissioning
Breakdowns Maintenance amp Repairs WESTNORFOLKBOILERSERVICESCOUK
We enter modern times with the reigns
of William IV and Queen Victoria and
their successors to the
present day
Next after Thomas Waddington as
Rector was Charles Manners Richard
Norman born in 1799 Through his
mother Lady Elizabeth Norman (neacutee
Manners) who married Richard
Norman of Leatherhead he was a
grand-son of the 4th Duke of Rutland
and nephew of the 5th Duke and a
great grandson of the 4th Duke of
Beaufort His motherrsquos brothers were
the 5th Duke of Rutland and two
generals He received the benefice of
Northwold worth pound740 a year (just
under pound42000 a year nowadays) from
the Bishop of Ely in 1833 The tithes
were commuted to a fixed rent charge
of pound896 (approximately pound47500
today) a few years later In 1845 St
Andrewrsquos Northwold was described as
a ldquolarge handsome fabricrdquo with a
ldquolofty tower (built in 1473) containing
six bells and a good clockrdquo The parish
at that time had 1140 inhabitants The
size of the population has not changed
to any great extent since then
Charles Norman was a bachelor for
the first eight years of his time in
Northwold Then he met and at the
age of 41 married a spinster of 38
called Caroline Amelia Angerstein
whose father John was the owner of a
huge estate round Weeting Hall If
Charles brought aristocratic
connections what did Caroline bring
to the marriage She was a grand-
daughter of John Julius Angerstein
(1735-1823) who came to England in
1750 from St Petersburg where his
German family had been settled He
was a Lloyds under-writer by the
time he was 21 and went on to
become one of the wealthiest men in
England When he died the British
government bought his fabulous art
collection in 1824 for pound58000 (at a
conservative estimate about pound3
million today) and used it as the
nucleus of its new National Gallery
Connoisseurs of early Hollywood
movies may remember the film
Lloyds of London made in 1936
Guy Standing played the pivotal part
of John Julius Angerstein in what
was then a star-studded cast
including C Aubrey Smith
Madeleine Carroll George Sanders
and Tyrone Power
It was John Julius Angerstein who
bought Weeting Hall and established
the family there for more than a
century until Carolinersquos brother
William sold it in 1897 The Rev
Charles Norman died in 1873 in his
74th year Caroline herself died aged
77 in 1879 She lived for a while as a
widow in Brandon Hall which was
also owned by the Angersteins and
did charitable works in Brandon as
well as in Northwold where the
school and the almshouses bear the
family name of Norman
Whittington owes to her the
foundation of its separate church
later the centre of its own
ecclesiastical parish
Charles Norman was Rector for 40
years Charles and Caroline Norman
have their tomb just inside the south
entrance of the churchyard near the
lych gate
During Charles Normanrsquos time ndash in
1852 ndash the church was re-seated a fact
recorded in an inscription on the wall
inside the tower When St Andrewrsquos
underwent other restoration work in
the eighteen fifties and sixties the
restorers appears to have shown more
respect for the character of this ancient
church than many of their
contemporaries showed to churches
elsewhere in England A drainpipe to
the west of the porch bears the date
1857 Inside the church another sign
of those times is the organ erected in
1868 out of funds ldquofrom the Church
Estaterdquo This organ bears a modern
plaque recording the fact that for 42
years of the 20th century Arthur
Barber a local farmer was voluntary
organist The font in front of the tower
dates from 1882 Its elaborately
carved cover suspended from the
Modern Times ndash From Charles
Norman Onwards roof by a chain and
capable of being raised and lowered
was added in 1887
National as opposed to family history
is reflected in the memorial tablet to
Lieutenant William Carter of the 5th
Fusiliers who died in the siege of
Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny of
1857 He was 32 Tombstones and
wall tablets bear witness to the close
attachment of the Carter family to this
church in the 18th and 19th centuries
Victorian Rectors after Charles
Norman were Richard Snowdon Smith
(1873) William Cowper Johnson
(1889) and Claud Cecil Thornton
(1892) who is commemorated in the
fine and sturdy lych gate
FROM HISTORY NOTES ON NORTHWOLD CHURCH Courtesy of Pam Eyles
Page 25
March 2020 1st Prize pound20 No62 Barry Langley 2nd Prize pound15 No15 June Jones 3rd Prize pound10 No11 David Lavender
April 2020 1st Prize pound20 No 3 Harry Cater 2nd Prize pound15 No 14 Annette Storey 3rd Prize pound10 No 99 David Gricks
May 2020 1st Prize pound25 No 19 Brian Waters 2nd Prize pound15 No 30 Mark Hampton 3rd Prize pound10 No 71 David Kimber
Roger Preston
100 CLUB DRAW
Do not leave home if you or someone you live
with has any of the following
a high temperature
a new continuous cough
a loss of or change to your sense of smell or taste
Check the NHS website if you have symptoms
Page 26
Downham Market
PC Aaron Jones mdash Spellowfields Clenchwarton Wapole Walton St
Lawrence Mershe Lande and Wiggenhall
Email SNTTerringtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Ryan Williams mdash West Winch Watlington Airfield
Wimbotsham and Fincham and Wissey
Email SNTWatlingtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Tracey James and PC Dave Funnell mdash Downham Market
Emneth and Outwell Upwell and Delph Hilgay with Denver Denton
Email SNTDownhamMarketnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
Message from your Engagement Officer
I am PC Lee Anderton and I work as the Engagement Officer for West Norfolk My responsibilities include working alongside and promoting the Special Constabulary Police Support Volunteers Neighbourhood Watch and Community Speedwatch If you are interested in volunteering for any of these roles please e-mail me at LeeAndertonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
4 weeks into the lockdown due to COVID-19 (Apr 20) and largely from a policing prospective the majority of people are playing by the rules The Constabulary is continuing to work with those people who breach the rules by way of engaging and explaining we will use tickets or report to court anyone who continuously break rules after being warned It is pleasing to say for the majority this approach is working
During this time the Constabulary is continuing to delivery day to day policing and officers are still responding to calls as they come in We are still encouraging everyone to use the same methods of contacting us 999 for an emergency ie a crime in progress 101 or via our website contact us to report a crime that has happened Officers are practising social distancing at all police premises but sometimes due to the nature of our work we will have to work close to together for example arresting a violent offender
During this period of time we are concerned that Domestic Violence could increase and we would like to reassure people that we are still here and will help so please if you are aware of anyone who is living in fear of domestic violence get in touch with us I would also like to remind people that although we are spending most of our time at home please donrsquot stop carrying out the 9pm Routine as the simple steps in the routine will help prevent you from becoming a victim of crime Unfortunately we have also seen an increase in scams and especially COVID- 19 scams and I would encourage everyone to register with Norfolk County Council Trading Standards at the following link httpswwwnorfolkgovukbusinesstrading-standardsscamsconsumer-alerts to get a weekly update with the latest scams Finally if there are any questions or anything I can assist you with please do not hesitate to get in touch and I look forward to the time when we can all start to meet face to face again until then stay save StayHomeSaveLives ProtectTheNHS
Page 27
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METCALFE COPEMAN amp PETTEFAR LLP
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wwwmcp-lawcouk
01842 756100
Cage Lane Thetford
Convenient town centre Location
Home visits may be available
MAY 20 UPDATE
Ray Gribble
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All aspects of antique furniture restoration including French polishing cabinet repairs and traditional upholstery
-------------------------------------------
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Footstools Sofas Chairs made to commission
-------------------------------------------
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An extensive range of mouldings inc hand painted and gilded finishes
Antique and Reproduction Prints for sale
Vine House Church Road Wereham Kingrsquos Lynn
01366-500387
wwwraygribblecouk
I thought you might be interested in this small article on the origin of the name lsquoVentura Closersquoit would be interesting to
consider the stories behind other local street names As your Borough Councillor I am
available to help with any Borough
related problems (inc Freebridge
Issues) and am available on my home
tel no 01366 727037 or by email
cllrtomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
Tomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
With kind regards Councillor Tom Ryves Methwold Ward KLWNBC Home 01366 727037
lsquoVentura Closersquo A legacy from RAF Methwold
It is common practice for new streets built near the sites of old RAF stations to reflect this heritage in their namehellipso in Methwold we have Ventura Close and of course Trent VC Close
The Ventura
The Ventura was developed from the Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar transport as a replacement for the Lockheed Hudson bombers then in service with the Royal Air Force Used in daylight attacks against occupied Europe they proved to have weaknesses and were removed from bomber duty and some used for
patrols by Coastal Command The Ventura was available to the RAF as an off the peg solution to the problems of building an effective bomber force quickly and the first orders were placed in 1940 At the time the larger 4-engined bombers associated with the Strategic bombing offensive were still on the drawing board
Service with the RAF
The RAF ordered 188 Venturas in February 1940 which were delivered from mid-1942 Venturas were initially used for daylight raids and were crewed by Australian and New Zealand airmen who flew from Methwold like some other early RAF bombers they proved too vulnerable without fighter escort Venturas were replaced by the faster de Havilland Mosquito The Venturas were transferred to patrol duties with Coastal Command as the Mosquito replaced them in bomber squadrons
The Ventura at Methwold
In Methwold there were two squadrons equipped with the Ventura mdash No 464 Squadron RAAF (1942) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II and No 487 Squadron RNZAF(1942ndash1943) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II
Operations
The Ventura flew its first operational mission for the RAF on 3 November 1942 when three Venturas of 21 Squadron attacked railway targets near Hengelo in the Netherlands On 6 December 1942 47 Venturas from
DIDLINGTON HALL SALE PARTICULARS
Thanks for the fantastic response last year to my appeal to purchase the old sales catalogues for Didlington Hall which resulted in my obtaining two catalogues one for a sale I was completely unaware of I am still very interested in obtaining a number of the sale catalogues Also just to satisfy my interest and curiosity does anybody have or know what happened to anything and I mean anything even just building materials that came from the demolition sales of the 1950s
Please contact Andrew 01440 788198 email andrewtate738gmailcom
Page 28
UPDATE FROM OUR LOCAL BOROUGH COUNCILLOR
21 464 (RAAF) and 487 (RNZAF) squadrons participated in Operation Oyster the large daylight 2 Group raid against the Philips radio and vacuum tube factories at Eindhoven Also committed to the raid were 36 Bostons and 10 de Havilland Mosquitos[16] Carrying incendiaries they were placed in the third wave of aircraft and suffered the highest rate of loss Nine of the 47 Venturas were shot down and many others were damaged by flak or bird strikes The force also lost four Bostons and one Mosquito
Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC Six months later on 3 May 1943 Venturas of 487 Squadron RNZAF were sent on Operation Ramrod 16 an attack on a power station in Amsterdam The squadron was told
that the target was of such importance to Dutch morale that the attack was to be continued regardless of opposition Significant problems developed with rendezvousing with the escorting fighters with the end result being that all 10 Venturas that crossed the coast were lost to German fighters Squadron Leader Leonard Trent (later the last of the Great Escapers) won the Victoria Cross for his leadership in this raid
The citation for Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC reads as follows
ldquoThe KING has been graciously pleased to confer the VICTORIA CROSS on the under-mentioned officer in recognition of most
SANDRArsquoS STAMP amp CRAFT STUDIO GROUP
My regular monthly craft sessions
in Northwold Village Hall are
Third Monday monthly 7 - 9pm
(not held in December) and cost
from 1st October 2019 will be pound12
which includes all materials to
create 8 beautiful handmade cards
Tea amp Coffee included
Sandra Roberts
07806 616704
conspicuous braverymdash
Squadron Leader Leonard Henry TRENT DFC (NZ2481) Royal New Zealand Air Force No 487 (RNZAF) Squadron
On the 3rd May 1943 Squadron Leader Trent was detailed to lead a formation of Ventura aircraft in a daylight attack on the power station at Amsterdam
This operation was intended to encourage the Dutch workmen in their resistance to enemy pressure The target was known to be heavily defended The importance of bombing it regardless of enemy fighters or anti-aircraft fire was strongly impressed on-the air crews taking part in the operation
Before taking off Squadron Leader Trent told the deputy leader that he was going over the target whatever lsquohappened
All went well until the Venturas and their fighter escort were nearing the Dutch coast Then one bomber was hit and had to turn back Suddenly large numbers of enemy fighters appeared Our escorting fighters were hotly engaged and lost touch with the bombing force The Venturas closed up for mutual protection and commenced their run up to the target Unfortunately the fighters detailed to support them over the target had reached the area too early and had been recalled
Soon the bombers were attacked They were at the mercy of 15 to 20 Messerschmitts which dived on them
incessantly Within four minutes six Venturas were destroyed Squadron Leader Trent continued on his course with the 3 remaining aircraft
In a short time 2 more Venturas went down in flames Heedless of the murderous attacks and of the heavy anti-aircraft fire which was now encountered Squadron Leader Trent completed an accurate bombing run and even shot down a Messerschmitt at point-blank range Dropping his bombs in the target area he turned away
The aircraft following him was shot down on reaching the target Immediately afterwards his own aircraft was hit went into a spin and broke up Squadron Leader Trent and his navigator were thrown clear and became prisoners of war The other two members of the crew
perished
On this his 24th sortie Squadron Leader Trent showed outstanding leadership Such was the trust placed in this gallant officer that the other pilots followed him unwaveringly His cool unflinching courage and devotion to duty in the face of overwhelming odds rank with the finest examples of these virtuesrdquo
Page 29
If you would like to write an article
or have ideas to include in future
columns we would love to hear from
you Please email your submissions
to editornorthwoldnet
487 Sqn RNZAF Lockheed Ventura
Page 30
NORTHWOLD BOWLS CLUB
The 2020 bowls season was due to
commence in April but is now
suspended due to the COVID-19
pandemic
Our Annual General Meeting was
due to take place on Thursday 26th
March and would have been held
in the Sports amp Social club
We are always wishing to welcome
new members so if you would like
to know more about the club then
for more information you can
contact Roger Preston (01366
727694) or Hod Everett (01760
336494)
(Anybody new to bowls would be
offered some coaching at the start
of the season mdash whenever that
may be)
NORTHWOLD VILLAGE HALL NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The AGM of the Village Hall Trustees was due to be held on Tuesday 24th March 2020 but has now been
postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
All Northwold residents are welcome to attend and are advised that eligibility for election to the Trustees (ldquoThe Committeerdquo) is open to one representative of ANY recognised village organisation which either uses or potentially uses the Village Hall In addition two representatives of the general village population are eligible for election
Vacancies DO exist in the trustees and ldquonew bloodrdquo is particularly encouraged to provide a continuously fresh input of skills and ideas The AGM will be followed at 730PM by a committee meeting of those elected Mr M Howarth Chairman helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip The official notice above provides details of the next Annual General Meeting and we would be delighted to see some new faces prepared to play a part in managing the facility that we have however small that part may be Some questions you may have Q Who is eligible to be a trustee A Anyone resident in the Village who can represent a village organisation club or business ndash even if they are not users of the Hall Existing organisations represented include The WI Tots and Co The Parish Council The Dance Club In addition a limited number of trustees who represent ldquothe Publicrdquo may be appointed No special qualifications are required Q What is my commitment as a trustee A
Attending four to six meetings a year
Nothing financial (we have insurance) attendance at a meeting about every two months and assistance in any aspect of running the hall that you would like to provide This could be
Providing informed opinions of the Village Population to help guide the decisions made by the Trustees as a group
Managing or helping to manage (but not necessarily DOING) the maintenance or updating of the Hall
Helping with fundraising activities Q How do I get involved A Come to the AGM or contact the Chairman at any time
DOG GROOMING SERVICES
HIGH STREET LAKENHEATH
CALL 01842 862 828
THEDOGSHACKLAKENHEATH
Classified Ads
Graham Smith amp Sons
Pest amp Vermin Control for homes
farms and businesses
24hr 7-day service
Local family business
(Clover Farm Mundford)
Tel 01842 879904
Mob 07946 733188 __________________________________________
D W Aerials
TV aerials Digital TW aerials amp
Satellite dishes fitted Plus TV signal
boosters TV extension cables and
CCTV installed etc
Tel 01366 728403
Mobile 07752 587111
Page 31
Thank you very much
for all your kind donations to the foodbank and all you do to help others
If you would like to donate to your local Foodbank there is a drop off point at St Andrewrsquos Church Northwold Find out more
httpthetfordfoodbankorguk
httpwwwtrusselltrustorg
If you need the Foodbank please donrsquot
hesitate to contact someone who can
give you a foodbank voucher such as
doctors health visitors social workers
clergy citizenrsquos advice bureau and
police
Ness and Paul
foodbankdonationsnymhushcom
THE MAGPIE CENTRE WEST NORFOLK RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
Closed Until Further Notice
In line with RDA National advice and
guidelines we regret to advise that the
Magpie Centre will be closed until
further notice
As you would expect our horses will
continue to be cared for and we need
your support more than ever Please
check our Facebook page for regular
updates thank you
We have been carrying out our life-
changing activities at our Wallington
Hall location for over 30 years and
take great pride in the exceptional
standard of our instructors and
volunteers
We rely on voluntary help as well as
donations and legacies to deliver our
services
Advice for Volunteers
If you are to visit the Magpie Centre
as a volunteer dur ing the closure of
the Magpie Centre to help with horse
care and field maintenance thank you
so much
Can we please ask that on arrival and
departure you wash your hands and
regularly during your visit Please also
avoid close contact with others and
practice social distancing at all times
whilst at the centre
In the event you experience any of
the symptoms of coronavirus
including coughing fever however
minor please DO NOT VISIT THE
MAGPIE CENTRE
Please inform us immediately if you
have any symptoms or are diagnosed
with coronavirus and you have either
visited the Magpie Centre recently or
have come into contact with someone
who has
The current advice from the NHS can
be found here httpswwwnhsuk
conditionscoronavirus-covid-19
The Magpie Centre home of WNRDA
now has 90 volunteers who give up
their time on a regular basis to help
with the running of the yard pony care
and assisting with riding and carriage
driving lessons
No previous experience is required for
volunteers as all training will be
provided
If you can help with this please call the
Centre on 01553 810202
Thank you
Would you like to advertise in
Village Life
Please contact the Editor
for available sizes amp rates
editornorthwoldnet
Or Tel 01366 727072
Annual Club Memberships are now due
Adults pound5 Children pound250 Member benefits inc discounted Events tickets and Club Hire
Please contact a committee member
See our Facebook page for up-to-date info on upcoming events
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL CLUB Hovellrsquos Lane Northwold IP26 5LX
Page 32
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL
CLUB
The club is normally open for bookings for social events
birthday parties weddings christenings amp funeral wakes
The bar can also be made available
All at very reasonable rates
For information call
Tony Waring 728455
David Gricks 728174
David Lavender 727111
Due to COVID-19 pandemic the club is shut indefinitely
All events are cancelled until further notice
Stay safe everyone
Thank you to all our volunteers who keep the club running
ALL EVENTS ADVERTISED ON THIS PAGE ARE AT
RISK OF CANCELLATION DUE TO THE ON-GOING
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
by the people that have quietly
stepped in to help me cope
appropriate unobtrusive timely
Family friends colleagues and
neighbours Our local yoga studiorsquos
motto is ldquoa community building
strength in mind body and heartrdquo
This love and support of gives us a
direction for our future And today the
disease has lifted For the first time I
do not feel awful
The aim of this piece is to get this
message out for some people the
illness goes on for a few weeks
Symptoms come and go are strange
and frightening The exhaustion is
severe real and part of the illness
And we all need support and love
from the community around us
Paul Garner is Professor at the
Liverpool School of Tropical
Medicine He is Director of the Centre
for Evidence Synthesis in Global
Health and Co-ordinating Editor of
the Cochrane Infectious Diseases
Group
Twitter PaulGarnerWoof
Page 23
FREE RANGE
RAREBREED
MADE IN NORFOLK
FREE DELIVERY
SUPPLIED FROZEN
MINIMUM SPEND pound20
Remember how pork used to taste when you still had proper crackling Fancy some handmade sausages with more meat than filling Love thick cut bacon with the rind on that has been dry cured All delivered to your door
Call Rob Simonds on 07940800275 to arrange a delivery
Traditional amp Gluten Free 85 meat sausages
pound12 for 3 packs of 8 sausages
Dry Cure Smoked amp Unsmoked Bacon
pound6 a pack ndash approx 500g
Rolled Shoulder of Pork
pound10 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Pack of 2 pork chops
pound5
Smoked Gammon Joints
pound12 a joint ndash approx 15 kgs
Native Breed Lamb Boxes available in season Dexter Beef Boxes available upon request
(Taken from Facebook post Editor)
Page 24
TEL 01842 828129
MOB 07791 204492
Local Domestic Oil Boiler Servicing Servicing Standard amp CombiCondenser Boilers
Annual Service with Tank Inspection amp Boiler Commissioning
Breakdowns Maintenance amp Repairs WESTNORFOLKBOILERSERVICESCOUK
We enter modern times with the reigns
of William IV and Queen Victoria and
their successors to the
present day
Next after Thomas Waddington as
Rector was Charles Manners Richard
Norman born in 1799 Through his
mother Lady Elizabeth Norman (neacutee
Manners) who married Richard
Norman of Leatherhead he was a
grand-son of the 4th Duke of Rutland
and nephew of the 5th Duke and a
great grandson of the 4th Duke of
Beaufort His motherrsquos brothers were
the 5th Duke of Rutland and two
generals He received the benefice of
Northwold worth pound740 a year (just
under pound42000 a year nowadays) from
the Bishop of Ely in 1833 The tithes
were commuted to a fixed rent charge
of pound896 (approximately pound47500
today) a few years later In 1845 St
Andrewrsquos Northwold was described as
a ldquolarge handsome fabricrdquo with a
ldquolofty tower (built in 1473) containing
six bells and a good clockrdquo The parish
at that time had 1140 inhabitants The
size of the population has not changed
to any great extent since then
Charles Norman was a bachelor for
the first eight years of his time in
Northwold Then he met and at the
age of 41 married a spinster of 38
called Caroline Amelia Angerstein
whose father John was the owner of a
huge estate round Weeting Hall If
Charles brought aristocratic
connections what did Caroline bring
to the marriage She was a grand-
daughter of John Julius Angerstein
(1735-1823) who came to England in
1750 from St Petersburg where his
German family had been settled He
was a Lloyds under-writer by the
time he was 21 and went on to
become one of the wealthiest men in
England When he died the British
government bought his fabulous art
collection in 1824 for pound58000 (at a
conservative estimate about pound3
million today) and used it as the
nucleus of its new National Gallery
Connoisseurs of early Hollywood
movies may remember the film
Lloyds of London made in 1936
Guy Standing played the pivotal part
of John Julius Angerstein in what
was then a star-studded cast
including C Aubrey Smith
Madeleine Carroll George Sanders
and Tyrone Power
It was John Julius Angerstein who
bought Weeting Hall and established
the family there for more than a
century until Carolinersquos brother
William sold it in 1897 The Rev
Charles Norman died in 1873 in his
74th year Caroline herself died aged
77 in 1879 She lived for a while as a
widow in Brandon Hall which was
also owned by the Angersteins and
did charitable works in Brandon as
well as in Northwold where the
school and the almshouses bear the
family name of Norman
Whittington owes to her the
foundation of its separate church
later the centre of its own
ecclesiastical parish
Charles Norman was Rector for 40
years Charles and Caroline Norman
have their tomb just inside the south
entrance of the churchyard near the
lych gate
During Charles Normanrsquos time ndash in
1852 ndash the church was re-seated a fact
recorded in an inscription on the wall
inside the tower When St Andrewrsquos
underwent other restoration work in
the eighteen fifties and sixties the
restorers appears to have shown more
respect for the character of this ancient
church than many of their
contemporaries showed to churches
elsewhere in England A drainpipe to
the west of the porch bears the date
1857 Inside the church another sign
of those times is the organ erected in
1868 out of funds ldquofrom the Church
Estaterdquo This organ bears a modern
plaque recording the fact that for 42
years of the 20th century Arthur
Barber a local farmer was voluntary
organist The font in front of the tower
dates from 1882 Its elaborately
carved cover suspended from the
Modern Times ndash From Charles
Norman Onwards roof by a chain and
capable of being raised and lowered
was added in 1887
National as opposed to family history
is reflected in the memorial tablet to
Lieutenant William Carter of the 5th
Fusiliers who died in the siege of
Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny of
1857 He was 32 Tombstones and
wall tablets bear witness to the close
attachment of the Carter family to this
church in the 18th and 19th centuries
Victorian Rectors after Charles
Norman were Richard Snowdon Smith
(1873) William Cowper Johnson
(1889) and Claud Cecil Thornton
(1892) who is commemorated in the
fine and sturdy lych gate
FROM HISTORY NOTES ON NORTHWOLD CHURCH Courtesy of Pam Eyles
Page 25
March 2020 1st Prize pound20 No62 Barry Langley 2nd Prize pound15 No15 June Jones 3rd Prize pound10 No11 David Lavender
April 2020 1st Prize pound20 No 3 Harry Cater 2nd Prize pound15 No 14 Annette Storey 3rd Prize pound10 No 99 David Gricks
May 2020 1st Prize pound25 No 19 Brian Waters 2nd Prize pound15 No 30 Mark Hampton 3rd Prize pound10 No 71 David Kimber
Roger Preston
100 CLUB DRAW
Do not leave home if you or someone you live
with has any of the following
a high temperature
a new continuous cough
a loss of or change to your sense of smell or taste
Check the NHS website if you have symptoms
Page 26
Downham Market
PC Aaron Jones mdash Spellowfields Clenchwarton Wapole Walton St
Lawrence Mershe Lande and Wiggenhall
Email SNTTerringtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Ryan Williams mdash West Winch Watlington Airfield
Wimbotsham and Fincham and Wissey
Email SNTWatlingtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Tracey James and PC Dave Funnell mdash Downham Market
Emneth and Outwell Upwell and Delph Hilgay with Denver Denton
Email SNTDownhamMarketnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
Message from your Engagement Officer
I am PC Lee Anderton and I work as the Engagement Officer for West Norfolk My responsibilities include working alongside and promoting the Special Constabulary Police Support Volunteers Neighbourhood Watch and Community Speedwatch If you are interested in volunteering for any of these roles please e-mail me at LeeAndertonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
4 weeks into the lockdown due to COVID-19 (Apr 20) and largely from a policing prospective the majority of people are playing by the rules The Constabulary is continuing to work with those people who breach the rules by way of engaging and explaining we will use tickets or report to court anyone who continuously break rules after being warned It is pleasing to say for the majority this approach is working
During this time the Constabulary is continuing to delivery day to day policing and officers are still responding to calls as they come in We are still encouraging everyone to use the same methods of contacting us 999 for an emergency ie a crime in progress 101 or via our website contact us to report a crime that has happened Officers are practising social distancing at all police premises but sometimes due to the nature of our work we will have to work close to together for example arresting a violent offender
During this period of time we are concerned that Domestic Violence could increase and we would like to reassure people that we are still here and will help so please if you are aware of anyone who is living in fear of domestic violence get in touch with us I would also like to remind people that although we are spending most of our time at home please donrsquot stop carrying out the 9pm Routine as the simple steps in the routine will help prevent you from becoming a victim of crime Unfortunately we have also seen an increase in scams and especially COVID- 19 scams and I would encourage everyone to register with Norfolk County Council Trading Standards at the following link httpswwwnorfolkgovukbusinesstrading-standardsscamsconsumer-alerts to get a weekly update with the latest scams Finally if there are any questions or anything I can assist you with please do not hesitate to get in touch and I look forward to the time when we can all start to meet face to face again until then stay save StayHomeSaveLives ProtectTheNHS
Page 27
Family Property Criminal Commercial Employment Personal Injury Wills amp Probate
METCALFE COPEMAN amp PETTEFAR LLP
SOLICITORS
wwwmcp-lawcouk
01842 756100
Cage Lane Thetford
Convenient town centre Location
Home visits may be available
MAY 20 UPDATE
Ray Gribble
Antique Restoration amp Traditional Upholstery
All aspects of antique furniture restoration including French polishing cabinet repairs and traditional upholstery
-------------------------------------------
Traditional Upholstered Furniture
Footstools Sofas Chairs made to commission
-------------------------------------------
Picture Framing amp Mirrors
An extensive range of mouldings inc hand painted and gilded finishes
Antique and Reproduction Prints for sale
Vine House Church Road Wereham Kingrsquos Lynn
01366-500387
wwwraygribblecouk
I thought you might be interested in this small article on the origin of the name lsquoVentura Closersquoit would be interesting to
consider the stories behind other local street names As your Borough Councillor I am
available to help with any Borough
related problems (inc Freebridge
Issues) and am available on my home
tel no 01366 727037 or by email
cllrtomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
Tomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
With kind regards Councillor Tom Ryves Methwold Ward KLWNBC Home 01366 727037
lsquoVentura Closersquo A legacy from RAF Methwold
It is common practice for new streets built near the sites of old RAF stations to reflect this heritage in their namehellipso in Methwold we have Ventura Close and of course Trent VC Close
The Ventura
The Ventura was developed from the Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar transport as a replacement for the Lockheed Hudson bombers then in service with the Royal Air Force Used in daylight attacks against occupied Europe they proved to have weaknesses and were removed from bomber duty and some used for
patrols by Coastal Command The Ventura was available to the RAF as an off the peg solution to the problems of building an effective bomber force quickly and the first orders were placed in 1940 At the time the larger 4-engined bombers associated with the Strategic bombing offensive were still on the drawing board
Service with the RAF
The RAF ordered 188 Venturas in February 1940 which were delivered from mid-1942 Venturas were initially used for daylight raids and were crewed by Australian and New Zealand airmen who flew from Methwold like some other early RAF bombers they proved too vulnerable without fighter escort Venturas were replaced by the faster de Havilland Mosquito The Venturas were transferred to patrol duties with Coastal Command as the Mosquito replaced them in bomber squadrons
The Ventura at Methwold
In Methwold there were two squadrons equipped with the Ventura mdash No 464 Squadron RAAF (1942) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II and No 487 Squadron RNZAF(1942ndash1943) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II
Operations
The Ventura flew its first operational mission for the RAF on 3 November 1942 when three Venturas of 21 Squadron attacked railway targets near Hengelo in the Netherlands On 6 December 1942 47 Venturas from
DIDLINGTON HALL SALE PARTICULARS
Thanks for the fantastic response last year to my appeal to purchase the old sales catalogues for Didlington Hall which resulted in my obtaining two catalogues one for a sale I was completely unaware of I am still very interested in obtaining a number of the sale catalogues Also just to satisfy my interest and curiosity does anybody have or know what happened to anything and I mean anything even just building materials that came from the demolition sales of the 1950s
Please contact Andrew 01440 788198 email andrewtate738gmailcom
Page 28
UPDATE FROM OUR LOCAL BOROUGH COUNCILLOR
21 464 (RAAF) and 487 (RNZAF) squadrons participated in Operation Oyster the large daylight 2 Group raid against the Philips radio and vacuum tube factories at Eindhoven Also committed to the raid were 36 Bostons and 10 de Havilland Mosquitos[16] Carrying incendiaries they were placed in the third wave of aircraft and suffered the highest rate of loss Nine of the 47 Venturas were shot down and many others were damaged by flak or bird strikes The force also lost four Bostons and one Mosquito
Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC Six months later on 3 May 1943 Venturas of 487 Squadron RNZAF were sent on Operation Ramrod 16 an attack on a power station in Amsterdam The squadron was told
that the target was of such importance to Dutch morale that the attack was to be continued regardless of opposition Significant problems developed with rendezvousing with the escorting fighters with the end result being that all 10 Venturas that crossed the coast were lost to German fighters Squadron Leader Leonard Trent (later the last of the Great Escapers) won the Victoria Cross for his leadership in this raid
The citation for Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC reads as follows
ldquoThe KING has been graciously pleased to confer the VICTORIA CROSS on the under-mentioned officer in recognition of most
SANDRArsquoS STAMP amp CRAFT STUDIO GROUP
My regular monthly craft sessions
in Northwold Village Hall are
Third Monday monthly 7 - 9pm
(not held in December) and cost
from 1st October 2019 will be pound12
which includes all materials to
create 8 beautiful handmade cards
Tea amp Coffee included
Sandra Roberts
07806 616704
conspicuous braverymdash
Squadron Leader Leonard Henry TRENT DFC (NZ2481) Royal New Zealand Air Force No 487 (RNZAF) Squadron
On the 3rd May 1943 Squadron Leader Trent was detailed to lead a formation of Ventura aircraft in a daylight attack on the power station at Amsterdam
This operation was intended to encourage the Dutch workmen in their resistance to enemy pressure The target was known to be heavily defended The importance of bombing it regardless of enemy fighters or anti-aircraft fire was strongly impressed on-the air crews taking part in the operation
Before taking off Squadron Leader Trent told the deputy leader that he was going over the target whatever lsquohappened
All went well until the Venturas and their fighter escort were nearing the Dutch coast Then one bomber was hit and had to turn back Suddenly large numbers of enemy fighters appeared Our escorting fighters were hotly engaged and lost touch with the bombing force The Venturas closed up for mutual protection and commenced their run up to the target Unfortunately the fighters detailed to support them over the target had reached the area too early and had been recalled
Soon the bombers were attacked They were at the mercy of 15 to 20 Messerschmitts which dived on them
incessantly Within four minutes six Venturas were destroyed Squadron Leader Trent continued on his course with the 3 remaining aircraft
In a short time 2 more Venturas went down in flames Heedless of the murderous attacks and of the heavy anti-aircraft fire which was now encountered Squadron Leader Trent completed an accurate bombing run and even shot down a Messerschmitt at point-blank range Dropping his bombs in the target area he turned away
The aircraft following him was shot down on reaching the target Immediately afterwards his own aircraft was hit went into a spin and broke up Squadron Leader Trent and his navigator were thrown clear and became prisoners of war The other two members of the crew
perished
On this his 24th sortie Squadron Leader Trent showed outstanding leadership Such was the trust placed in this gallant officer that the other pilots followed him unwaveringly His cool unflinching courage and devotion to duty in the face of overwhelming odds rank with the finest examples of these virtuesrdquo
Page 29
If you would like to write an article
or have ideas to include in future
columns we would love to hear from
you Please email your submissions
to editornorthwoldnet
487 Sqn RNZAF Lockheed Ventura
Page 30
NORTHWOLD BOWLS CLUB
The 2020 bowls season was due to
commence in April but is now
suspended due to the COVID-19
pandemic
Our Annual General Meeting was
due to take place on Thursday 26th
March and would have been held
in the Sports amp Social club
We are always wishing to welcome
new members so if you would like
to know more about the club then
for more information you can
contact Roger Preston (01366
727694) or Hod Everett (01760
336494)
(Anybody new to bowls would be
offered some coaching at the start
of the season mdash whenever that
may be)
NORTHWOLD VILLAGE HALL NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The AGM of the Village Hall Trustees was due to be held on Tuesday 24th March 2020 but has now been
postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
All Northwold residents are welcome to attend and are advised that eligibility for election to the Trustees (ldquoThe Committeerdquo) is open to one representative of ANY recognised village organisation which either uses or potentially uses the Village Hall In addition two representatives of the general village population are eligible for election
Vacancies DO exist in the trustees and ldquonew bloodrdquo is particularly encouraged to provide a continuously fresh input of skills and ideas The AGM will be followed at 730PM by a committee meeting of those elected Mr M Howarth Chairman helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip The official notice above provides details of the next Annual General Meeting and we would be delighted to see some new faces prepared to play a part in managing the facility that we have however small that part may be Some questions you may have Q Who is eligible to be a trustee A Anyone resident in the Village who can represent a village organisation club or business ndash even if they are not users of the Hall Existing organisations represented include The WI Tots and Co The Parish Council The Dance Club In addition a limited number of trustees who represent ldquothe Publicrdquo may be appointed No special qualifications are required Q What is my commitment as a trustee A
Attending four to six meetings a year
Nothing financial (we have insurance) attendance at a meeting about every two months and assistance in any aspect of running the hall that you would like to provide This could be
Providing informed opinions of the Village Population to help guide the decisions made by the Trustees as a group
Managing or helping to manage (but not necessarily DOING) the maintenance or updating of the Hall
Helping with fundraising activities Q How do I get involved A Come to the AGM or contact the Chairman at any time
DOG GROOMING SERVICES
HIGH STREET LAKENHEATH
CALL 01842 862 828
THEDOGSHACKLAKENHEATH
Classified Ads
Graham Smith amp Sons
Pest amp Vermin Control for homes
farms and businesses
24hr 7-day service
Local family business
(Clover Farm Mundford)
Tel 01842 879904
Mob 07946 733188 __________________________________________
D W Aerials
TV aerials Digital TW aerials amp
Satellite dishes fitted Plus TV signal
boosters TV extension cables and
CCTV installed etc
Tel 01366 728403
Mobile 07752 587111
Page 31
Thank you very much
for all your kind donations to the foodbank and all you do to help others
If you would like to donate to your local Foodbank there is a drop off point at St Andrewrsquos Church Northwold Find out more
httpthetfordfoodbankorguk
httpwwwtrusselltrustorg
If you need the Foodbank please donrsquot
hesitate to contact someone who can
give you a foodbank voucher such as
doctors health visitors social workers
clergy citizenrsquos advice bureau and
police
Ness and Paul
foodbankdonationsnymhushcom
THE MAGPIE CENTRE WEST NORFOLK RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
Closed Until Further Notice
In line with RDA National advice and
guidelines we regret to advise that the
Magpie Centre will be closed until
further notice
As you would expect our horses will
continue to be cared for and we need
your support more than ever Please
check our Facebook page for regular
updates thank you
We have been carrying out our life-
changing activities at our Wallington
Hall location for over 30 years and
take great pride in the exceptional
standard of our instructors and
volunteers
We rely on voluntary help as well as
donations and legacies to deliver our
services
Advice for Volunteers
If you are to visit the Magpie Centre
as a volunteer dur ing the closure of
the Magpie Centre to help with horse
care and field maintenance thank you
so much
Can we please ask that on arrival and
departure you wash your hands and
regularly during your visit Please also
avoid close contact with others and
practice social distancing at all times
whilst at the centre
In the event you experience any of
the symptoms of coronavirus
including coughing fever however
minor please DO NOT VISIT THE
MAGPIE CENTRE
Please inform us immediately if you
have any symptoms or are diagnosed
with coronavirus and you have either
visited the Magpie Centre recently or
have come into contact with someone
who has
The current advice from the NHS can
be found here httpswwwnhsuk
conditionscoronavirus-covid-19
The Magpie Centre home of WNRDA
now has 90 volunteers who give up
their time on a regular basis to help
with the running of the yard pony care
and assisting with riding and carriage
driving lessons
No previous experience is required for
volunteers as all training will be
provided
If you can help with this please call the
Centre on 01553 810202
Thank you
Would you like to advertise in
Village Life
Please contact the Editor
for available sizes amp rates
editornorthwoldnet
Or Tel 01366 727072
Annual Club Memberships are now due
Adults pound5 Children pound250 Member benefits inc discounted Events tickets and Club Hire
Please contact a committee member
See our Facebook page for up-to-date info on upcoming events
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL CLUB Hovellrsquos Lane Northwold IP26 5LX
Page 32
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL
CLUB
The club is normally open for bookings for social events
birthday parties weddings christenings amp funeral wakes
The bar can also be made available
All at very reasonable rates
For information call
Tony Waring 728455
David Gricks 728174
David Lavender 727111
Due to COVID-19 pandemic the club is shut indefinitely
All events are cancelled until further notice
Stay safe everyone
Thank you to all our volunteers who keep the club running
ALL EVENTS ADVERTISED ON THIS PAGE ARE AT
RISK OF CANCELLATION DUE TO THE ON-GOING
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Page 24
TEL 01842 828129
MOB 07791 204492
Local Domestic Oil Boiler Servicing Servicing Standard amp CombiCondenser Boilers
Annual Service with Tank Inspection amp Boiler Commissioning
Breakdowns Maintenance amp Repairs WESTNORFOLKBOILERSERVICESCOUK
We enter modern times with the reigns
of William IV and Queen Victoria and
their successors to the
present day
Next after Thomas Waddington as
Rector was Charles Manners Richard
Norman born in 1799 Through his
mother Lady Elizabeth Norman (neacutee
Manners) who married Richard
Norman of Leatherhead he was a
grand-son of the 4th Duke of Rutland
and nephew of the 5th Duke and a
great grandson of the 4th Duke of
Beaufort His motherrsquos brothers were
the 5th Duke of Rutland and two
generals He received the benefice of
Northwold worth pound740 a year (just
under pound42000 a year nowadays) from
the Bishop of Ely in 1833 The tithes
were commuted to a fixed rent charge
of pound896 (approximately pound47500
today) a few years later In 1845 St
Andrewrsquos Northwold was described as
a ldquolarge handsome fabricrdquo with a
ldquolofty tower (built in 1473) containing
six bells and a good clockrdquo The parish
at that time had 1140 inhabitants The
size of the population has not changed
to any great extent since then
Charles Norman was a bachelor for
the first eight years of his time in
Northwold Then he met and at the
age of 41 married a spinster of 38
called Caroline Amelia Angerstein
whose father John was the owner of a
huge estate round Weeting Hall If
Charles brought aristocratic
connections what did Caroline bring
to the marriage She was a grand-
daughter of John Julius Angerstein
(1735-1823) who came to England in
1750 from St Petersburg where his
German family had been settled He
was a Lloyds under-writer by the
time he was 21 and went on to
become one of the wealthiest men in
England When he died the British
government bought his fabulous art
collection in 1824 for pound58000 (at a
conservative estimate about pound3
million today) and used it as the
nucleus of its new National Gallery
Connoisseurs of early Hollywood
movies may remember the film
Lloyds of London made in 1936
Guy Standing played the pivotal part
of John Julius Angerstein in what
was then a star-studded cast
including C Aubrey Smith
Madeleine Carroll George Sanders
and Tyrone Power
It was John Julius Angerstein who
bought Weeting Hall and established
the family there for more than a
century until Carolinersquos brother
William sold it in 1897 The Rev
Charles Norman died in 1873 in his
74th year Caroline herself died aged
77 in 1879 She lived for a while as a
widow in Brandon Hall which was
also owned by the Angersteins and
did charitable works in Brandon as
well as in Northwold where the
school and the almshouses bear the
family name of Norman
Whittington owes to her the
foundation of its separate church
later the centre of its own
ecclesiastical parish
Charles Norman was Rector for 40
years Charles and Caroline Norman
have their tomb just inside the south
entrance of the churchyard near the
lych gate
During Charles Normanrsquos time ndash in
1852 ndash the church was re-seated a fact
recorded in an inscription on the wall
inside the tower When St Andrewrsquos
underwent other restoration work in
the eighteen fifties and sixties the
restorers appears to have shown more
respect for the character of this ancient
church than many of their
contemporaries showed to churches
elsewhere in England A drainpipe to
the west of the porch bears the date
1857 Inside the church another sign
of those times is the organ erected in
1868 out of funds ldquofrom the Church
Estaterdquo This organ bears a modern
plaque recording the fact that for 42
years of the 20th century Arthur
Barber a local farmer was voluntary
organist The font in front of the tower
dates from 1882 Its elaborately
carved cover suspended from the
Modern Times ndash From Charles
Norman Onwards roof by a chain and
capable of being raised and lowered
was added in 1887
National as opposed to family history
is reflected in the memorial tablet to
Lieutenant William Carter of the 5th
Fusiliers who died in the siege of
Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny of
1857 He was 32 Tombstones and
wall tablets bear witness to the close
attachment of the Carter family to this
church in the 18th and 19th centuries
Victorian Rectors after Charles
Norman were Richard Snowdon Smith
(1873) William Cowper Johnson
(1889) and Claud Cecil Thornton
(1892) who is commemorated in the
fine and sturdy lych gate
FROM HISTORY NOTES ON NORTHWOLD CHURCH Courtesy of Pam Eyles
Page 25
March 2020 1st Prize pound20 No62 Barry Langley 2nd Prize pound15 No15 June Jones 3rd Prize pound10 No11 David Lavender
April 2020 1st Prize pound20 No 3 Harry Cater 2nd Prize pound15 No 14 Annette Storey 3rd Prize pound10 No 99 David Gricks
May 2020 1st Prize pound25 No 19 Brian Waters 2nd Prize pound15 No 30 Mark Hampton 3rd Prize pound10 No 71 David Kimber
Roger Preston
100 CLUB DRAW
Do not leave home if you or someone you live
with has any of the following
a high temperature
a new continuous cough
a loss of or change to your sense of smell or taste
Check the NHS website if you have symptoms
Page 26
Downham Market
PC Aaron Jones mdash Spellowfields Clenchwarton Wapole Walton St
Lawrence Mershe Lande and Wiggenhall
Email SNTTerringtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Ryan Williams mdash West Winch Watlington Airfield
Wimbotsham and Fincham and Wissey
Email SNTWatlingtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Tracey James and PC Dave Funnell mdash Downham Market
Emneth and Outwell Upwell and Delph Hilgay with Denver Denton
Email SNTDownhamMarketnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
Message from your Engagement Officer
I am PC Lee Anderton and I work as the Engagement Officer for West Norfolk My responsibilities include working alongside and promoting the Special Constabulary Police Support Volunteers Neighbourhood Watch and Community Speedwatch If you are interested in volunteering for any of these roles please e-mail me at LeeAndertonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
4 weeks into the lockdown due to COVID-19 (Apr 20) and largely from a policing prospective the majority of people are playing by the rules The Constabulary is continuing to work with those people who breach the rules by way of engaging and explaining we will use tickets or report to court anyone who continuously break rules after being warned It is pleasing to say for the majority this approach is working
During this time the Constabulary is continuing to delivery day to day policing and officers are still responding to calls as they come in We are still encouraging everyone to use the same methods of contacting us 999 for an emergency ie a crime in progress 101 or via our website contact us to report a crime that has happened Officers are practising social distancing at all police premises but sometimes due to the nature of our work we will have to work close to together for example arresting a violent offender
During this period of time we are concerned that Domestic Violence could increase and we would like to reassure people that we are still here and will help so please if you are aware of anyone who is living in fear of domestic violence get in touch with us I would also like to remind people that although we are spending most of our time at home please donrsquot stop carrying out the 9pm Routine as the simple steps in the routine will help prevent you from becoming a victim of crime Unfortunately we have also seen an increase in scams and especially COVID- 19 scams and I would encourage everyone to register with Norfolk County Council Trading Standards at the following link httpswwwnorfolkgovukbusinesstrading-standardsscamsconsumer-alerts to get a weekly update with the latest scams Finally if there are any questions or anything I can assist you with please do not hesitate to get in touch and I look forward to the time when we can all start to meet face to face again until then stay save StayHomeSaveLives ProtectTheNHS
Page 27
Family Property Criminal Commercial Employment Personal Injury Wills amp Probate
METCALFE COPEMAN amp PETTEFAR LLP
SOLICITORS
wwwmcp-lawcouk
01842 756100
Cage Lane Thetford
Convenient town centre Location
Home visits may be available
MAY 20 UPDATE
Ray Gribble
Antique Restoration amp Traditional Upholstery
All aspects of antique furniture restoration including French polishing cabinet repairs and traditional upholstery
-------------------------------------------
Traditional Upholstered Furniture
Footstools Sofas Chairs made to commission
-------------------------------------------
Picture Framing amp Mirrors
An extensive range of mouldings inc hand painted and gilded finishes
Antique and Reproduction Prints for sale
Vine House Church Road Wereham Kingrsquos Lynn
01366-500387
wwwraygribblecouk
I thought you might be interested in this small article on the origin of the name lsquoVentura Closersquoit would be interesting to
consider the stories behind other local street names As your Borough Councillor I am
available to help with any Borough
related problems (inc Freebridge
Issues) and am available on my home
tel no 01366 727037 or by email
cllrtomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
Tomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
With kind regards Councillor Tom Ryves Methwold Ward KLWNBC Home 01366 727037
lsquoVentura Closersquo A legacy from RAF Methwold
It is common practice for new streets built near the sites of old RAF stations to reflect this heritage in their namehellipso in Methwold we have Ventura Close and of course Trent VC Close
The Ventura
The Ventura was developed from the Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar transport as a replacement for the Lockheed Hudson bombers then in service with the Royal Air Force Used in daylight attacks against occupied Europe they proved to have weaknesses and were removed from bomber duty and some used for
patrols by Coastal Command The Ventura was available to the RAF as an off the peg solution to the problems of building an effective bomber force quickly and the first orders were placed in 1940 At the time the larger 4-engined bombers associated with the Strategic bombing offensive were still on the drawing board
Service with the RAF
The RAF ordered 188 Venturas in February 1940 which were delivered from mid-1942 Venturas were initially used for daylight raids and were crewed by Australian and New Zealand airmen who flew from Methwold like some other early RAF bombers they proved too vulnerable without fighter escort Venturas were replaced by the faster de Havilland Mosquito The Venturas were transferred to patrol duties with Coastal Command as the Mosquito replaced them in bomber squadrons
The Ventura at Methwold
In Methwold there were two squadrons equipped with the Ventura mdash No 464 Squadron RAAF (1942) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II and No 487 Squadron RNZAF(1942ndash1943) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II
Operations
The Ventura flew its first operational mission for the RAF on 3 November 1942 when three Venturas of 21 Squadron attacked railway targets near Hengelo in the Netherlands On 6 December 1942 47 Venturas from
DIDLINGTON HALL SALE PARTICULARS
Thanks for the fantastic response last year to my appeal to purchase the old sales catalogues for Didlington Hall which resulted in my obtaining two catalogues one for a sale I was completely unaware of I am still very interested in obtaining a number of the sale catalogues Also just to satisfy my interest and curiosity does anybody have or know what happened to anything and I mean anything even just building materials that came from the demolition sales of the 1950s
Please contact Andrew 01440 788198 email andrewtate738gmailcom
Page 28
UPDATE FROM OUR LOCAL BOROUGH COUNCILLOR
21 464 (RAAF) and 487 (RNZAF) squadrons participated in Operation Oyster the large daylight 2 Group raid against the Philips radio and vacuum tube factories at Eindhoven Also committed to the raid were 36 Bostons and 10 de Havilland Mosquitos[16] Carrying incendiaries they were placed in the third wave of aircraft and suffered the highest rate of loss Nine of the 47 Venturas were shot down and many others were damaged by flak or bird strikes The force also lost four Bostons and one Mosquito
Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC Six months later on 3 May 1943 Venturas of 487 Squadron RNZAF were sent on Operation Ramrod 16 an attack on a power station in Amsterdam The squadron was told
that the target was of such importance to Dutch morale that the attack was to be continued regardless of opposition Significant problems developed with rendezvousing with the escorting fighters with the end result being that all 10 Venturas that crossed the coast were lost to German fighters Squadron Leader Leonard Trent (later the last of the Great Escapers) won the Victoria Cross for his leadership in this raid
The citation for Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC reads as follows
ldquoThe KING has been graciously pleased to confer the VICTORIA CROSS on the under-mentioned officer in recognition of most
SANDRArsquoS STAMP amp CRAFT STUDIO GROUP
My regular monthly craft sessions
in Northwold Village Hall are
Third Monday monthly 7 - 9pm
(not held in December) and cost
from 1st October 2019 will be pound12
which includes all materials to
create 8 beautiful handmade cards
Tea amp Coffee included
Sandra Roberts
07806 616704
conspicuous braverymdash
Squadron Leader Leonard Henry TRENT DFC (NZ2481) Royal New Zealand Air Force No 487 (RNZAF) Squadron
On the 3rd May 1943 Squadron Leader Trent was detailed to lead a formation of Ventura aircraft in a daylight attack on the power station at Amsterdam
This operation was intended to encourage the Dutch workmen in their resistance to enemy pressure The target was known to be heavily defended The importance of bombing it regardless of enemy fighters or anti-aircraft fire was strongly impressed on-the air crews taking part in the operation
Before taking off Squadron Leader Trent told the deputy leader that he was going over the target whatever lsquohappened
All went well until the Venturas and their fighter escort were nearing the Dutch coast Then one bomber was hit and had to turn back Suddenly large numbers of enemy fighters appeared Our escorting fighters were hotly engaged and lost touch with the bombing force The Venturas closed up for mutual protection and commenced their run up to the target Unfortunately the fighters detailed to support them over the target had reached the area too early and had been recalled
Soon the bombers were attacked They were at the mercy of 15 to 20 Messerschmitts which dived on them
incessantly Within four minutes six Venturas were destroyed Squadron Leader Trent continued on his course with the 3 remaining aircraft
In a short time 2 more Venturas went down in flames Heedless of the murderous attacks and of the heavy anti-aircraft fire which was now encountered Squadron Leader Trent completed an accurate bombing run and even shot down a Messerschmitt at point-blank range Dropping his bombs in the target area he turned away
The aircraft following him was shot down on reaching the target Immediately afterwards his own aircraft was hit went into a spin and broke up Squadron Leader Trent and his navigator were thrown clear and became prisoners of war The other two members of the crew
perished
On this his 24th sortie Squadron Leader Trent showed outstanding leadership Such was the trust placed in this gallant officer that the other pilots followed him unwaveringly His cool unflinching courage and devotion to duty in the face of overwhelming odds rank with the finest examples of these virtuesrdquo
Page 29
If you would like to write an article
or have ideas to include in future
columns we would love to hear from
you Please email your submissions
to editornorthwoldnet
487 Sqn RNZAF Lockheed Ventura
Page 30
NORTHWOLD BOWLS CLUB
The 2020 bowls season was due to
commence in April but is now
suspended due to the COVID-19
pandemic
Our Annual General Meeting was
due to take place on Thursday 26th
March and would have been held
in the Sports amp Social club
We are always wishing to welcome
new members so if you would like
to know more about the club then
for more information you can
contact Roger Preston (01366
727694) or Hod Everett (01760
336494)
(Anybody new to bowls would be
offered some coaching at the start
of the season mdash whenever that
may be)
NORTHWOLD VILLAGE HALL NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The AGM of the Village Hall Trustees was due to be held on Tuesday 24th March 2020 but has now been
postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
All Northwold residents are welcome to attend and are advised that eligibility for election to the Trustees (ldquoThe Committeerdquo) is open to one representative of ANY recognised village organisation which either uses or potentially uses the Village Hall In addition two representatives of the general village population are eligible for election
Vacancies DO exist in the trustees and ldquonew bloodrdquo is particularly encouraged to provide a continuously fresh input of skills and ideas The AGM will be followed at 730PM by a committee meeting of those elected Mr M Howarth Chairman helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip The official notice above provides details of the next Annual General Meeting and we would be delighted to see some new faces prepared to play a part in managing the facility that we have however small that part may be Some questions you may have Q Who is eligible to be a trustee A Anyone resident in the Village who can represent a village organisation club or business ndash even if they are not users of the Hall Existing organisations represented include The WI Tots and Co The Parish Council The Dance Club In addition a limited number of trustees who represent ldquothe Publicrdquo may be appointed No special qualifications are required Q What is my commitment as a trustee A
Attending four to six meetings a year
Nothing financial (we have insurance) attendance at a meeting about every two months and assistance in any aspect of running the hall that you would like to provide This could be
Providing informed opinions of the Village Population to help guide the decisions made by the Trustees as a group
Managing or helping to manage (but not necessarily DOING) the maintenance or updating of the Hall
Helping with fundraising activities Q How do I get involved A Come to the AGM or contact the Chairman at any time
DOG GROOMING SERVICES
HIGH STREET LAKENHEATH
CALL 01842 862 828
THEDOGSHACKLAKENHEATH
Classified Ads
Graham Smith amp Sons
Pest amp Vermin Control for homes
farms and businesses
24hr 7-day service
Local family business
(Clover Farm Mundford)
Tel 01842 879904
Mob 07946 733188 __________________________________________
D W Aerials
TV aerials Digital TW aerials amp
Satellite dishes fitted Plus TV signal
boosters TV extension cables and
CCTV installed etc
Tel 01366 728403
Mobile 07752 587111
Page 31
Thank you very much
for all your kind donations to the foodbank and all you do to help others
If you would like to donate to your local Foodbank there is a drop off point at St Andrewrsquos Church Northwold Find out more
httpthetfordfoodbankorguk
httpwwwtrusselltrustorg
If you need the Foodbank please donrsquot
hesitate to contact someone who can
give you a foodbank voucher such as
doctors health visitors social workers
clergy citizenrsquos advice bureau and
police
Ness and Paul
foodbankdonationsnymhushcom
THE MAGPIE CENTRE WEST NORFOLK RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
Closed Until Further Notice
In line with RDA National advice and
guidelines we regret to advise that the
Magpie Centre will be closed until
further notice
As you would expect our horses will
continue to be cared for and we need
your support more than ever Please
check our Facebook page for regular
updates thank you
We have been carrying out our life-
changing activities at our Wallington
Hall location for over 30 years and
take great pride in the exceptional
standard of our instructors and
volunteers
We rely on voluntary help as well as
donations and legacies to deliver our
services
Advice for Volunteers
If you are to visit the Magpie Centre
as a volunteer dur ing the closure of
the Magpie Centre to help with horse
care and field maintenance thank you
so much
Can we please ask that on arrival and
departure you wash your hands and
regularly during your visit Please also
avoid close contact with others and
practice social distancing at all times
whilst at the centre
In the event you experience any of
the symptoms of coronavirus
including coughing fever however
minor please DO NOT VISIT THE
MAGPIE CENTRE
Please inform us immediately if you
have any symptoms or are diagnosed
with coronavirus and you have either
visited the Magpie Centre recently or
have come into contact with someone
who has
The current advice from the NHS can
be found here httpswwwnhsuk
conditionscoronavirus-covid-19
The Magpie Centre home of WNRDA
now has 90 volunteers who give up
their time on a regular basis to help
with the running of the yard pony care
and assisting with riding and carriage
driving lessons
No previous experience is required for
volunteers as all training will be
provided
If you can help with this please call the
Centre on 01553 810202
Thank you
Would you like to advertise in
Village Life
Please contact the Editor
for available sizes amp rates
editornorthwoldnet
Or Tel 01366 727072
Annual Club Memberships are now due
Adults pound5 Children pound250 Member benefits inc discounted Events tickets and Club Hire
Please contact a committee member
See our Facebook page for up-to-date info on upcoming events
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL CLUB Hovellrsquos Lane Northwold IP26 5LX
Page 32
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL
CLUB
The club is normally open for bookings for social events
birthday parties weddings christenings amp funeral wakes
The bar can also be made available
All at very reasonable rates
For information call
Tony Waring 728455
David Gricks 728174
David Lavender 727111
Due to COVID-19 pandemic the club is shut indefinitely
All events are cancelled until further notice
Stay safe everyone
Thank you to all our volunteers who keep the club running
ALL EVENTS ADVERTISED ON THIS PAGE ARE AT
RISK OF CANCELLATION DUE TO THE ON-GOING
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Page 25
March 2020 1st Prize pound20 No62 Barry Langley 2nd Prize pound15 No15 June Jones 3rd Prize pound10 No11 David Lavender
April 2020 1st Prize pound20 No 3 Harry Cater 2nd Prize pound15 No 14 Annette Storey 3rd Prize pound10 No 99 David Gricks
May 2020 1st Prize pound25 No 19 Brian Waters 2nd Prize pound15 No 30 Mark Hampton 3rd Prize pound10 No 71 David Kimber
Roger Preston
100 CLUB DRAW
Do not leave home if you or someone you live
with has any of the following
a high temperature
a new continuous cough
a loss of or change to your sense of smell or taste
Check the NHS website if you have symptoms
Page 26
Downham Market
PC Aaron Jones mdash Spellowfields Clenchwarton Wapole Walton St
Lawrence Mershe Lande and Wiggenhall
Email SNTTerringtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Ryan Williams mdash West Winch Watlington Airfield
Wimbotsham and Fincham and Wissey
Email SNTWatlingtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Tracey James and PC Dave Funnell mdash Downham Market
Emneth and Outwell Upwell and Delph Hilgay with Denver Denton
Email SNTDownhamMarketnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
Message from your Engagement Officer
I am PC Lee Anderton and I work as the Engagement Officer for West Norfolk My responsibilities include working alongside and promoting the Special Constabulary Police Support Volunteers Neighbourhood Watch and Community Speedwatch If you are interested in volunteering for any of these roles please e-mail me at LeeAndertonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
4 weeks into the lockdown due to COVID-19 (Apr 20) and largely from a policing prospective the majority of people are playing by the rules The Constabulary is continuing to work with those people who breach the rules by way of engaging and explaining we will use tickets or report to court anyone who continuously break rules after being warned It is pleasing to say for the majority this approach is working
During this time the Constabulary is continuing to delivery day to day policing and officers are still responding to calls as they come in We are still encouraging everyone to use the same methods of contacting us 999 for an emergency ie a crime in progress 101 or via our website contact us to report a crime that has happened Officers are practising social distancing at all police premises but sometimes due to the nature of our work we will have to work close to together for example arresting a violent offender
During this period of time we are concerned that Domestic Violence could increase and we would like to reassure people that we are still here and will help so please if you are aware of anyone who is living in fear of domestic violence get in touch with us I would also like to remind people that although we are spending most of our time at home please donrsquot stop carrying out the 9pm Routine as the simple steps in the routine will help prevent you from becoming a victim of crime Unfortunately we have also seen an increase in scams and especially COVID- 19 scams and I would encourage everyone to register with Norfolk County Council Trading Standards at the following link httpswwwnorfolkgovukbusinesstrading-standardsscamsconsumer-alerts to get a weekly update with the latest scams Finally if there are any questions or anything I can assist you with please do not hesitate to get in touch and I look forward to the time when we can all start to meet face to face again until then stay save StayHomeSaveLives ProtectTheNHS
Page 27
Family Property Criminal Commercial Employment Personal Injury Wills amp Probate
METCALFE COPEMAN amp PETTEFAR LLP
SOLICITORS
wwwmcp-lawcouk
01842 756100
Cage Lane Thetford
Convenient town centre Location
Home visits may be available
MAY 20 UPDATE
Ray Gribble
Antique Restoration amp Traditional Upholstery
All aspects of antique furniture restoration including French polishing cabinet repairs and traditional upholstery
-------------------------------------------
Traditional Upholstered Furniture
Footstools Sofas Chairs made to commission
-------------------------------------------
Picture Framing amp Mirrors
An extensive range of mouldings inc hand painted and gilded finishes
Antique and Reproduction Prints for sale
Vine House Church Road Wereham Kingrsquos Lynn
01366-500387
wwwraygribblecouk
I thought you might be interested in this small article on the origin of the name lsquoVentura Closersquoit would be interesting to
consider the stories behind other local street names As your Borough Councillor I am
available to help with any Borough
related problems (inc Freebridge
Issues) and am available on my home
tel no 01366 727037 or by email
cllrtomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
Tomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
With kind regards Councillor Tom Ryves Methwold Ward KLWNBC Home 01366 727037
lsquoVentura Closersquo A legacy from RAF Methwold
It is common practice for new streets built near the sites of old RAF stations to reflect this heritage in their namehellipso in Methwold we have Ventura Close and of course Trent VC Close
The Ventura
The Ventura was developed from the Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar transport as a replacement for the Lockheed Hudson bombers then in service with the Royal Air Force Used in daylight attacks against occupied Europe they proved to have weaknesses and were removed from bomber duty and some used for
patrols by Coastal Command The Ventura was available to the RAF as an off the peg solution to the problems of building an effective bomber force quickly and the first orders were placed in 1940 At the time the larger 4-engined bombers associated with the Strategic bombing offensive were still on the drawing board
Service with the RAF
The RAF ordered 188 Venturas in February 1940 which were delivered from mid-1942 Venturas were initially used for daylight raids and were crewed by Australian and New Zealand airmen who flew from Methwold like some other early RAF bombers they proved too vulnerable without fighter escort Venturas were replaced by the faster de Havilland Mosquito The Venturas were transferred to patrol duties with Coastal Command as the Mosquito replaced them in bomber squadrons
The Ventura at Methwold
In Methwold there were two squadrons equipped with the Ventura mdash No 464 Squadron RAAF (1942) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II and No 487 Squadron RNZAF(1942ndash1943) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II
Operations
The Ventura flew its first operational mission for the RAF on 3 November 1942 when three Venturas of 21 Squadron attacked railway targets near Hengelo in the Netherlands On 6 December 1942 47 Venturas from
DIDLINGTON HALL SALE PARTICULARS
Thanks for the fantastic response last year to my appeal to purchase the old sales catalogues for Didlington Hall which resulted in my obtaining two catalogues one for a sale I was completely unaware of I am still very interested in obtaining a number of the sale catalogues Also just to satisfy my interest and curiosity does anybody have or know what happened to anything and I mean anything even just building materials that came from the demolition sales of the 1950s
Please contact Andrew 01440 788198 email andrewtate738gmailcom
Page 28
UPDATE FROM OUR LOCAL BOROUGH COUNCILLOR
21 464 (RAAF) and 487 (RNZAF) squadrons participated in Operation Oyster the large daylight 2 Group raid against the Philips radio and vacuum tube factories at Eindhoven Also committed to the raid were 36 Bostons and 10 de Havilland Mosquitos[16] Carrying incendiaries they were placed in the third wave of aircraft and suffered the highest rate of loss Nine of the 47 Venturas were shot down and many others were damaged by flak or bird strikes The force also lost four Bostons and one Mosquito
Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC Six months later on 3 May 1943 Venturas of 487 Squadron RNZAF were sent on Operation Ramrod 16 an attack on a power station in Amsterdam The squadron was told
that the target was of such importance to Dutch morale that the attack was to be continued regardless of opposition Significant problems developed with rendezvousing with the escorting fighters with the end result being that all 10 Venturas that crossed the coast were lost to German fighters Squadron Leader Leonard Trent (later the last of the Great Escapers) won the Victoria Cross for his leadership in this raid
The citation for Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC reads as follows
ldquoThe KING has been graciously pleased to confer the VICTORIA CROSS on the under-mentioned officer in recognition of most
SANDRArsquoS STAMP amp CRAFT STUDIO GROUP
My regular monthly craft sessions
in Northwold Village Hall are
Third Monday monthly 7 - 9pm
(not held in December) and cost
from 1st October 2019 will be pound12
which includes all materials to
create 8 beautiful handmade cards
Tea amp Coffee included
Sandra Roberts
07806 616704
conspicuous braverymdash
Squadron Leader Leonard Henry TRENT DFC (NZ2481) Royal New Zealand Air Force No 487 (RNZAF) Squadron
On the 3rd May 1943 Squadron Leader Trent was detailed to lead a formation of Ventura aircraft in a daylight attack on the power station at Amsterdam
This operation was intended to encourage the Dutch workmen in their resistance to enemy pressure The target was known to be heavily defended The importance of bombing it regardless of enemy fighters or anti-aircraft fire was strongly impressed on-the air crews taking part in the operation
Before taking off Squadron Leader Trent told the deputy leader that he was going over the target whatever lsquohappened
All went well until the Venturas and their fighter escort were nearing the Dutch coast Then one bomber was hit and had to turn back Suddenly large numbers of enemy fighters appeared Our escorting fighters were hotly engaged and lost touch with the bombing force The Venturas closed up for mutual protection and commenced their run up to the target Unfortunately the fighters detailed to support them over the target had reached the area too early and had been recalled
Soon the bombers were attacked They were at the mercy of 15 to 20 Messerschmitts which dived on them
incessantly Within four minutes six Venturas were destroyed Squadron Leader Trent continued on his course with the 3 remaining aircraft
In a short time 2 more Venturas went down in flames Heedless of the murderous attacks and of the heavy anti-aircraft fire which was now encountered Squadron Leader Trent completed an accurate bombing run and even shot down a Messerschmitt at point-blank range Dropping his bombs in the target area he turned away
The aircraft following him was shot down on reaching the target Immediately afterwards his own aircraft was hit went into a spin and broke up Squadron Leader Trent and his navigator were thrown clear and became prisoners of war The other two members of the crew
perished
On this his 24th sortie Squadron Leader Trent showed outstanding leadership Such was the trust placed in this gallant officer that the other pilots followed him unwaveringly His cool unflinching courage and devotion to duty in the face of overwhelming odds rank with the finest examples of these virtuesrdquo
Page 29
If you would like to write an article
or have ideas to include in future
columns we would love to hear from
you Please email your submissions
to editornorthwoldnet
487 Sqn RNZAF Lockheed Ventura
Page 30
NORTHWOLD BOWLS CLUB
The 2020 bowls season was due to
commence in April but is now
suspended due to the COVID-19
pandemic
Our Annual General Meeting was
due to take place on Thursday 26th
March and would have been held
in the Sports amp Social club
We are always wishing to welcome
new members so if you would like
to know more about the club then
for more information you can
contact Roger Preston (01366
727694) or Hod Everett (01760
336494)
(Anybody new to bowls would be
offered some coaching at the start
of the season mdash whenever that
may be)
NORTHWOLD VILLAGE HALL NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The AGM of the Village Hall Trustees was due to be held on Tuesday 24th March 2020 but has now been
postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
All Northwold residents are welcome to attend and are advised that eligibility for election to the Trustees (ldquoThe Committeerdquo) is open to one representative of ANY recognised village organisation which either uses or potentially uses the Village Hall In addition two representatives of the general village population are eligible for election
Vacancies DO exist in the trustees and ldquonew bloodrdquo is particularly encouraged to provide a continuously fresh input of skills and ideas The AGM will be followed at 730PM by a committee meeting of those elected Mr M Howarth Chairman helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip The official notice above provides details of the next Annual General Meeting and we would be delighted to see some new faces prepared to play a part in managing the facility that we have however small that part may be Some questions you may have Q Who is eligible to be a trustee A Anyone resident in the Village who can represent a village organisation club or business ndash even if they are not users of the Hall Existing organisations represented include The WI Tots and Co The Parish Council The Dance Club In addition a limited number of trustees who represent ldquothe Publicrdquo may be appointed No special qualifications are required Q What is my commitment as a trustee A
Attending four to six meetings a year
Nothing financial (we have insurance) attendance at a meeting about every two months and assistance in any aspect of running the hall that you would like to provide This could be
Providing informed opinions of the Village Population to help guide the decisions made by the Trustees as a group
Managing or helping to manage (but not necessarily DOING) the maintenance or updating of the Hall
Helping with fundraising activities Q How do I get involved A Come to the AGM or contact the Chairman at any time
DOG GROOMING SERVICES
HIGH STREET LAKENHEATH
CALL 01842 862 828
THEDOGSHACKLAKENHEATH
Classified Ads
Graham Smith amp Sons
Pest amp Vermin Control for homes
farms and businesses
24hr 7-day service
Local family business
(Clover Farm Mundford)
Tel 01842 879904
Mob 07946 733188 __________________________________________
D W Aerials
TV aerials Digital TW aerials amp
Satellite dishes fitted Plus TV signal
boosters TV extension cables and
CCTV installed etc
Tel 01366 728403
Mobile 07752 587111
Page 31
Thank you very much
for all your kind donations to the foodbank and all you do to help others
If you would like to donate to your local Foodbank there is a drop off point at St Andrewrsquos Church Northwold Find out more
httpthetfordfoodbankorguk
httpwwwtrusselltrustorg
If you need the Foodbank please donrsquot
hesitate to contact someone who can
give you a foodbank voucher such as
doctors health visitors social workers
clergy citizenrsquos advice bureau and
police
Ness and Paul
foodbankdonationsnymhushcom
THE MAGPIE CENTRE WEST NORFOLK RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
Closed Until Further Notice
In line with RDA National advice and
guidelines we regret to advise that the
Magpie Centre will be closed until
further notice
As you would expect our horses will
continue to be cared for and we need
your support more than ever Please
check our Facebook page for regular
updates thank you
We have been carrying out our life-
changing activities at our Wallington
Hall location for over 30 years and
take great pride in the exceptional
standard of our instructors and
volunteers
We rely on voluntary help as well as
donations and legacies to deliver our
services
Advice for Volunteers
If you are to visit the Magpie Centre
as a volunteer dur ing the closure of
the Magpie Centre to help with horse
care and field maintenance thank you
so much
Can we please ask that on arrival and
departure you wash your hands and
regularly during your visit Please also
avoid close contact with others and
practice social distancing at all times
whilst at the centre
In the event you experience any of
the symptoms of coronavirus
including coughing fever however
minor please DO NOT VISIT THE
MAGPIE CENTRE
Please inform us immediately if you
have any symptoms or are diagnosed
with coronavirus and you have either
visited the Magpie Centre recently or
have come into contact with someone
who has
The current advice from the NHS can
be found here httpswwwnhsuk
conditionscoronavirus-covid-19
The Magpie Centre home of WNRDA
now has 90 volunteers who give up
their time on a regular basis to help
with the running of the yard pony care
and assisting with riding and carriage
driving lessons
No previous experience is required for
volunteers as all training will be
provided
If you can help with this please call the
Centre on 01553 810202
Thank you
Would you like to advertise in
Village Life
Please contact the Editor
for available sizes amp rates
editornorthwoldnet
Or Tel 01366 727072
Annual Club Memberships are now due
Adults pound5 Children pound250 Member benefits inc discounted Events tickets and Club Hire
Please contact a committee member
See our Facebook page for up-to-date info on upcoming events
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL CLUB Hovellrsquos Lane Northwold IP26 5LX
Page 32
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL
CLUB
The club is normally open for bookings for social events
birthday parties weddings christenings amp funeral wakes
The bar can also be made available
All at very reasonable rates
For information call
Tony Waring 728455
David Gricks 728174
David Lavender 727111
Due to COVID-19 pandemic the club is shut indefinitely
All events are cancelled until further notice
Stay safe everyone
Thank you to all our volunteers who keep the club running
ALL EVENTS ADVERTISED ON THIS PAGE ARE AT
RISK OF CANCELLATION DUE TO THE ON-GOING
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Page 26
Downham Market
PC Aaron Jones mdash Spellowfields Clenchwarton Wapole Walton St
Lawrence Mershe Lande and Wiggenhall
Email SNTTerringtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Ryan Williams mdash West Winch Watlington Airfield
Wimbotsham and Fincham and Wissey
Email SNTWatlingtonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
PC Tracey James and PC Dave Funnell mdash Downham Market
Emneth and Outwell Upwell and Delph Hilgay with Denver Denton
Email SNTDownhamMarketnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
Message from your Engagement Officer
I am PC Lee Anderton and I work as the Engagement Officer for West Norfolk My responsibilities include working alongside and promoting the Special Constabulary Police Support Volunteers Neighbourhood Watch and Community Speedwatch If you are interested in volunteering for any of these roles please e-mail me at LeeAndertonnorfolkpnnpoliceuk
4 weeks into the lockdown due to COVID-19 (Apr 20) and largely from a policing prospective the majority of people are playing by the rules The Constabulary is continuing to work with those people who breach the rules by way of engaging and explaining we will use tickets or report to court anyone who continuously break rules after being warned It is pleasing to say for the majority this approach is working
During this time the Constabulary is continuing to delivery day to day policing and officers are still responding to calls as they come in We are still encouraging everyone to use the same methods of contacting us 999 for an emergency ie a crime in progress 101 or via our website contact us to report a crime that has happened Officers are practising social distancing at all police premises but sometimes due to the nature of our work we will have to work close to together for example arresting a violent offender
During this period of time we are concerned that Domestic Violence could increase and we would like to reassure people that we are still here and will help so please if you are aware of anyone who is living in fear of domestic violence get in touch with us I would also like to remind people that although we are spending most of our time at home please donrsquot stop carrying out the 9pm Routine as the simple steps in the routine will help prevent you from becoming a victim of crime Unfortunately we have also seen an increase in scams and especially COVID- 19 scams and I would encourage everyone to register with Norfolk County Council Trading Standards at the following link httpswwwnorfolkgovukbusinesstrading-standardsscamsconsumer-alerts to get a weekly update with the latest scams Finally if there are any questions or anything I can assist you with please do not hesitate to get in touch and I look forward to the time when we can all start to meet face to face again until then stay save StayHomeSaveLives ProtectTheNHS
Page 27
Family Property Criminal Commercial Employment Personal Injury Wills amp Probate
METCALFE COPEMAN amp PETTEFAR LLP
SOLICITORS
wwwmcp-lawcouk
01842 756100
Cage Lane Thetford
Convenient town centre Location
Home visits may be available
MAY 20 UPDATE
Ray Gribble
Antique Restoration amp Traditional Upholstery
All aspects of antique furniture restoration including French polishing cabinet repairs and traditional upholstery
-------------------------------------------
Traditional Upholstered Furniture
Footstools Sofas Chairs made to commission
-------------------------------------------
Picture Framing amp Mirrors
An extensive range of mouldings inc hand painted and gilded finishes
Antique and Reproduction Prints for sale
Vine House Church Road Wereham Kingrsquos Lynn
01366-500387
wwwraygribblecouk
I thought you might be interested in this small article on the origin of the name lsquoVentura Closersquoit would be interesting to
consider the stories behind other local street names As your Borough Councillor I am
available to help with any Borough
related problems (inc Freebridge
Issues) and am available on my home
tel no 01366 727037 or by email
cllrtomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
Tomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
With kind regards Councillor Tom Ryves Methwold Ward KLWNBC Home 01366 727037
lsquoVentura Closersquo A legacy from RAF Methwold
It is common practice for new streets built near the sites of old RAF stations to reflect this heritage in their namehellipso in Methwold we have Ventura Close and of course Trent VC Close
The Ventura
The Ventura was developed from the Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar transport as a replacement for the Lockheed Hudson bombers then in service with the Royal Air Force Used in daylight attacks against occupied Europe they proved to have weaknesses and were removed from bomber duty and some used for
patrols by Coastal Command The Ventura was available to the RAF as an off the peg solution to the problems of building an effective bomber force quickly and the first orders were placed in 1940 At the time the larger 4-engined bombers associated with the Strategic bombing offensive were still on the drawing board
Service with the RAF
The RAF ordered 188 Venturas in February 1940 which were delivered from mid-1942 Venturas were initially used for daylight raids and were crewed by Australian and New Zealand airmen who flew from Methwold like some other early RAF bombers they proved too vulnerable without fighter escort Venturas were replaced by the faster de Havilland Mosquito The Venturas were transferred to patrol duties with Coastal Command as the Mosquito replaced them in bomber squadrons
The Ventura at Methwold
In Methwold there were two squadrons equipped with the Ventura mdash No 464 Squadron RAAF (1942) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II and No 487 Squadron RNZAF(1942ndash1943) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II
Operations
The Ventura flew its first operational mission for the RAF on 3 November 1942 when three Venturas of 21 Squadron attacked railway targets near Hengelo in the Netherlands On 6 December 1942 47 Venturas from
DIDLINGTON HALL SALE PARTICULARS
Thanks for the fantastic response last year to my appeal to purchase the old sales catalogues for Didlington Hall which resulted in my obtaining two catalogues one for a sale I was completely unaware of I am still very interested in obtaining a number of the sale catalogues Also just to satisfy my interest and curiosity does anybody have or know what happened to anything and I mean anything even just building materials that came from the demolition sales of the 1950s
Please contact Andrew 01440 788198 email andrewtate738gmailcom
Page 28
UPDATE FROM OUR LOCAL BOROUGH COUNCILLOR
21 464 (RAAF) and 487 (RNZAF) squadrons participated in Operation Oyster the large daylight 2 Group raid against the Philips radio and vacuum tube factories at Eindhoven Also committed to the raid were 36 Bostons and 10 de Havilland Mosquitos[16] Carrying incendiaries they were placed in the third wave of aircraft and suffered the highest rate of loss Nine of the 47 Venturas were shot down and many others were damaged by flak or bird strikes The force also lost four Bostons and one Mosquito
Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC Six months later on 3 May 1943 Venturas of 487 Squadron RNZAF were sent on Operation Ramrod 16 an attack on a power station in Amsterdam The squadron was told
that the target was of such importance to Dutch morale that the attack was to be continued regardless of opposition Significant problems developed with rendezvousing with the escorting fighters with the end result being that all 10 Venturas that crossed the coast were lost to German fighters Squadron Leader Leonard Trent (later the last of the Great Escapers) won the Victoria Cross for his leadership in this raid
The citation for Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC reads as follows
ldquoThe KING has been graciously pleased to confer the VICTORIA CROSS on the under-mentioned officer in recognition of most
SANDRArsquoS STAMP amp CRAFT STUDIO GROUP
My regular monthly craft sessions
in Northwold Village Hall are
Third Monday monthly 7 - 9pm
(not held in December) and cost
from 1st October 2019 will be pound12
which includes all materials to
create 8 beautiful handmade cards
Tea amp Coffee included
Sandra Roberts
07806 616704
conspicuous braverymdash
Squadron Leader Leonard Henry TRENT DFC (NZ2481) Royal New Zealand Air Force No 487 (RNZAF) Squadron
On the 3rd May 1943 Squadron Leader Trent was detailed to lead a formation of Ventura aircraft in a daylight attack on the power station at Amsterdam
This operation was intended to encourage the Dutch workmen in their resistance to enemy pressure The target was known to be heavily defended The importance of bombing it regardless of enemy fighters or anti-aircraft fire was strongly impressed on-the air crews taking part in the operation
Before taking off Squadron Leader Trent told the deputy leader that he was going over the target whatever lsquohappened
All went well until the Venturas and their fighter escort were nearing the Dutch coast Then one bomber was hit and had to turn back Suddenly large numbers of enemy fighters appeared Our escorting fighters were hotly engaged and lost touch with the bombing force The Venturas closed up for mutual protection and commenced their run up to the target Unfortunately the fighters detailed to support them over the target had reached the area too early and had been recalled
Soon the bombers were attacked They were at the mercy of 15 to 20 Messerschmitts which dived on them
incessantly Within four minutes six Venturas were destroyed Squadron Leader Trent continued on his course with the 3 remaining aircraft
In a short time 2 more Venturas went down in flames Heedless of the murderous attacks and of the heavy anti-aircraft fire which was now encountered Squadron Leader Trent completed an accurate bombing run and even shot down a Messerschmitt at point-blank range Dropping his bombs in the target area he turned away
The aircraft following him was shot down on reaching the target Immediately afterwards his own aircraft was hit went into a spin and broke up Squadron Leader Trent and his navigator were thrown clear and became prisoners of war The other two members of the crew
perished
On this his 24th sortie Squadron Leader Trent showed outstanding leadership Such was the trust placed in this gallant officer that the other pilots followed him unwaveringly His cool unflinching courage and devotion to duty in the face of overwhelming odds rank with the finest examples of these virtuesrdquo
Page 29
If you would like to write an article
or have ideas to include in future
columns we would love to hear from
you Please email your submissions
to editornorthwoldnet
487 Sqn RNZAF Lockheed Ventura
Page 30
NORTHWOLD BOWLS CLUB
The 2020 bowls season was due to
commence in April but is now
suspended due to the COVID-19
pandemic
Our Annual General Meeting was
due to take place on Thursday 26th
March and would have been held
in the Sports amp Social club
We are always wishing to welcome
new members so if you would like
to know more about the club then
for more information you can
contact Roger Preston (01366
727694) or Hod Everett (01760
336494)
(Anybody new to bowls would be
offered some coaching at the start
of the season mdash whenever that
may be)
NORTHWOLD VILLAGE HALL NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The AGM of the Village Hall Trustees was due to be held on Tuesday 24th March 2020 but has now been
postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
All Northwold residents are welcome to attend and are advised that eligibility for election to the Trustees (ldquoThe Committeerdquo) is open to one representative of ANY recognised village organisation which either uses or potentially uses the Village Hall In addition two representatives of the general village population are eligible for election
Vacancies DO exist in the trustees and ldquonew bloodrdquo is particularly encouraged to provide a continuously fresh input of skills and ideas The AGM will be followed at 730PM by a committee meeting of those elected Mr M Howarth Chairman helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip The official notice above provides details of the next Annual General Meeting and we would be delighted to see some new faces prepared to play a part in managing the facility that we have however small that part may be Some questions you may have Q Who is eligible to be a trustee A Anyone resident in the Village who can represent a village organisation club or business ndash even if they are not users of the Hall Existing organisations represented include The WI Tots and Co The Parish Council The Dance Club In addition a limited number of trustees who represent ldquothe Publicrdquo may be appointed No special qualifications are required Q What is my commitment as a trustee A
Attending four to six meetings a year
Nothing financial (we have insurance) attendance at a meeting about every two months and assistance in any aspect of running the hall that you would like to provide This could be
Providing informed opinions of the Village Population to help guide the decisions made by the Trustees as a group
Managing or helping to manage (but not necessarily DOING) the maintenance or updating of the Hall
Helping with fundraising activities Q How do I get involved A Come to the AGM or contact the Chairman at any time
DOG GROOMING SERVICES
HIGH STREET LAKENHEATH
CALL 01842 862 828
THEDOGSHACKLAKENHEATH
Classified Ads
Graham Smith amp Sons
Pest amp Vermin Control for homes
farms and businesses
24hr 7-day service
Local family business
(Clover Farm Mundford)
Tel 01842 879904
Mob 07946 733188 __________________________________________
D W Aerials
TV aerials Digital TW aerials amp
Satellite dishes fitted Plus TV signal
boosters TV extension cables and
CCTV installed etc
Tel 01366 728403
Mobile 07752 587111
Page 31
Thank you very much
for all your kind donations to the foodbank and all you do to help others
If you would like to donate to your local Foodbank there is a drop off point at St Andrewrsquos Church Northwold Find out more
httpthetfordfoodbankorguk
httpwwwtrusselltrustorg
If you need the Foodbank please donrsquot
hesitate to contact someone who can
give you a foodbank voucher such as
doctors health visitors social workers
clergy citizenrsquos advice bureau and
police
Ness and Paul
foodbankdonationsnymhushcom
THE MAGPIE CENTRE WEST NORFOLK RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
Closed Until Further Notice
In line with RDA National advice and
guidelines we regret to advise that the
Magpie Centre will be closed until
further notice
As you would expect our horses will
continue to be cared for and we need
your support more than ever Please
check our Facebook page for regular
updates thank you
We have been carrying out our life-
changing activities at our Wallington
Hall location for over 30 years and
take great pride in the exceptional
standard of our instructors and
volunteers
We rely on voluntary help as well as
donations and legacies to deliver our
services
Advice for Volunteers
If you are to visit the Magpie Centre
as a volunteer dur ing the closure of
the Magpie Centre to help with horse
care and field maintenance thank you
so much
Can we please ask that on arrival and
departure you wash your hands and
regularly during your visit Please also
avoid close contact with others and
practice social distancing at all times
whilst at the centre
In the event you experience any of
the symptoms of coronavirus
including coughing fever however
minor please DO NOT VISIT THE
MAGPIE CENTRE
Please inform us immediately if you
have any symptoms or are diagnosed
with coronavirus and you have either
visited the Magpie Centre recently or
have come into contact with someone
who has
The current advice from the NHS can
be found here httpswwwnhsuk
conditionscoronavirus-covid-19
The Magpie Centre home of WNRDA
now has 90 volunteers who give up
their time on a regular basis to help
with the running of the yard pony care
and assisting with riding and carriage
driving lessons
No previous experience is required for
volunteers as all training will be
provided
If you can help with this please call the
Centre on 01553 810202
Thank you
Would you like to advertise in
Village Life
Please contact the Editor
for available sizes amp rates
editornorthwoldnet
Or Tel 01366 727072
Annual Club Memberships are now due
Adults pound5 Children pound250 Member benefits inc discounted Events tickets and Club Hire
Please contact a committee member
See our Facebook page for up-to-date info on upcoming events
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL CLUB Hovellrsquos Lane Northwold IP26 5LX
Page 32
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL
CLUB
The club is normally open for bookings for social events
birthday parties weddings christenings amp funeral wakes
The bar can also be made available
All at very reasonable rates
For information call
Tony Waring 728455
David Gricks 728174
David Lavender 727111
Due to COVID-19 pandemic the club is shut indefinitely
All events are cancelled until further notice
Stay safe everyone
Thank you to all our volunteers who keep the club running
ALL EVENTS ADVERTISED ON THIS PAGE ARE AT
RISK OF CANCELLATION DUE TO THE ON-GOING
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Page 27
Family Property Criminal Commercial Employment Personal Injury Wills amp Probate
METCALFE COPEMAN amp PETTEFAR LLP
SOLICITORS
wwwmcp-lawcouk
01842 756100
Cage Lane Thetford
Convenient town centre Location
Home visits may be available
MAY 20 UPDATE
Ray Gribble
Antique Restoration amp Traditional Upholstery
All aspects of antique furniture restoration including French polishing cabinet repairs and traditional upholstery
-------------------------------------------
Traditional Upholstered Furniture
Footstools Sofas Chairs made to commission
-------------------------------------------
Picture Framing amp Mirrors
An extensive range of mouldings inc hand painted and gilded finishes
Antique and Reproduction Prints for sale
Vine House Church Road Wereham Kingrsquos Lynn
01366-500387
wwwraygribblecouk
I thought you might be interested in this small article on the origin of the name lsquoVentura Closersquoit would be interesting to
consider the stories behind other local street names As your Borough Councillor I am
available to help with any Borough
related problems (inc Freebridge
Issues) and am available on my home
tel no 01366 727037 or by email
cllrtomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
Tomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
With kind regards Councillor Tom Ryves Methwold Ward KLWNBC Home 01366 727037
lsquoVentura Closersquo A legacy from RAF Methwold
It is common practice for new streets built near the sites of old RAF stations to reflect this heritage in their namehellipso in Methwold we have Ventura Close and of course Trent VC Close
The Ventura
The Ventura was developed from the Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar transport as a replacement for the Lockheed Hudson bombers then in service with the Royal Air Force Used in daylight attacks against occupied Europe they proved to have weaknesses and were removed from bomber duty and some used for
patrols by Coastal Command The Ventura was available to the RAF as an off the peg solution to the problems of building an effective bomber force quickly and the first orders were placed in 1940 At the time the larger 4-engined bombers associated with the Strategic bombing offensive were still on the drawing board
Service with the RAF
The RAF ordered 188 Venturas in February 1940 which were delivered from mid-1942 Venturas were initially used for daylight raids and were crewed by Australian and New Zealand airmen who flew from Methwold like some other early RAF bombers they proved too vulnerable without fighter escort Venturas were replaced by the faster de Havilland Mosquito The Venturas were transferred to patrol duties with Coastal Command as the Mosquito replaced them in bomber squadrons
The Ventura at Methwold
In Methwold there were two squadrons equipped with the Ventura mdash No 464 Squadron RAAF (1942) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II and No 487 Squadron RNZAF(1942ndash1943) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II
Operations
The Ventura flew its first operational mission for the RAF on 3 November 1942 when three Venturas of 21 Squadron attacked railway targets near Hengelo in the Netherlands On 6 December 1942 47 Venturas from
DIDLINGTON HALL SALE PARTICULARS
Thanks for the fantastic response last year to my appeal to purchase the old sales catalogues for Didlington Hall which resulted in my obtaining two catalogues one for a sale I was completely unaware of I am still very interested in obtaining a number of the sale catalogues Also just to satisfy my interest and curiosity does anybody have or know what happened to anything and I mean anything even just building materials that came from the demolition sales of the 1950s
Please contact Andrew 01440 788198 email andrewtate738gmailcom
Page 28
UPDATE FROM OUR LOCAL BOROUGH COUNCILLOR
21 464 (RAAF) and 487 (RNZAF) squadrons participated in Operation Oyster the large daylight 2 Group raid against the Philips radio and vacuum tube factories at Eindhoven Also committed to the raid were 36 Bostons and 10 de Havilland Mosquitos[16] Carrying incendiaries they were placed in the third wave of aircraft and suffered the highest rate of loss Nine of the 47 Venturas were shot down and many others were damaged by flak or bird strikes The force also lost four Bostons and one Mosquito
Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC Six months later on 3 May 1943 Venturas of 487 Squadron RNZAF were sent on Operation Ramrod 16 an attack on a power station in Amsterdam The squadron was told
that the target was of such importance to Dutch morale that the attack was to be continued regardless of opposition Significant problems developed with rendezvousing with the escorting fighters with the end result being that all 10 Venturas that crossed the coast were lost to German fighters Squadron Leader Leonard Trent (later the last of the Great Escapers) won the Victoria Cross for his leadership in this raid
The citation for Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC reads as follows
ldquoThe KING has been graciously pleased to confer the VICTORIA CROSS on the under-mentioned officer in recognition of most
SANDRArsquoS STAMP amp CRAFT STUDIO GROUP
My regular monthly craft sessions
in Northwold Village Hall are
Third Monday monthly 7 - 9pm
(not held in December) and cost
from 1st October 2019 will be pound12
which includes all materials to
create 8 beautiful handmade cards
Tea amp Coffee included
Sandra Roberts
07806 616704
conspicuous braverymdash
Squadron Leader Leonard Henry TRENT DFC (NZ2481) Royal New Zealand Air Force No 487 (RNZAF) Squadron
On the 3rd May 1943 Squadron Leader Trent was detailed to lead a formation of Ventura aircraft in a daylight attack on the power station at Amsterdam
This operation was intended to encourage the Dutch workmen in their resistance to enemy pressure The target was known to be heavily defended The importance of bombing it regardless of enemy fighters or anti-aircraft fire was strongly impressed on-the air crews taking part in the operation
Before taking off Squadron Leader Trent told the deputy leader that he was going over the target whatever lsquohappened
All went well until the Venturas and their fighter escort were nearing the Dutch coast Then one bomber was hit and had to turn back Suddenly large numbers of enemy fighters appeared Our escorting fighters were hotly engaged and lost touch with the bombing force The Venturas closed up for mutual protection and commenced their run up to the target Unfortunately the fighters detailed to support them over the target had reached the area too early and had been recalled
Soon the bombers were attacked They were at the mercy of 15 to 20 Messerschmitts which dived on them
incessantly Within four minutes six Venturas were destroyed Squadron Leader Trent continued on his course with the 3 remaining aircraft
In a short time 2 more Venturas went down in flames Heedless of the murderous attacks and of the heavy anti-aircraft fire which was now encountered Squadron Leader Trent completed an accurate bombing run and even shot down a Messerschmitt at point-blank range Dropping his bombs in the target area he turned away
The aircraft following him was shot down on reaching the target Immediately afterwards his own aircraft was hit went into a spin and broke up Squadron Leader Trent and his navigator were thrown clear and became prisoners of war The other two members of the crew
perished
On this his 24th sortie Squadron Leader Trent showed outstanding leadership Such was the trust placed in this gallant officer that the other pilots followed him unwaveringly His cool unflinching courage and devotion to duty in the face of overwhelming odds rank with the finest examples of these virtuesrdquo
Page 29
If you would like to write an article
or have ideas to include in future
columns we would love to hear from
you Please email your submissions
to editornorthwoldnet
487 Sqn RNZAF Lockheed Ventura
Page 30
NORTHWOLD BOWLS CLUB
The 2020 bowls season was due to
commence in April but is now
suspended due to the COVID-19
pandemic
Our Annual General Meeting was
due to take place on Thursday 26th
March and would have been held
in the Sports amp Social club
We are always wishing to welcome
new members so if you would like
to know more about the club then
for more information you can
contact Roger Preston (01366
727694) or Hod Everett (01760
336494)
(Anybody new to bowls would be
offered some coaching at the start
of the season mdash whenever that
may be)
NORTHWOLD VILLAGE HALL NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The AGM of the Village Hall Trustees was due to be held on Tuesday 24th March 2020 but has now been
postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
All Northwold residents are welcome to attend and are advised that eligibility for election to the Trustees (ldquoThe Committeerdquo) is open to one representative of ANY recognised village organisation which either uses or potentially uses the Village Hall In addition two representatives of the general village population are eligible for election
Vacancies DO exist in the trustees and ldquonew bloodrdquo is particularly encouraged to provide a continuously fresh input of skills and ideas The AGM will be followed at 730PM by a committee meeting of those elected Mr M Howarth Chairman helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip The official notice above provides details of the next Annual General Meeting and we would be delighted to see some new faces prepared to play a part in managing the facility that we have however small that part may be Some questions you may have Q Who is eligible to be a trustee A Anyone resident in the Village who can represent a village organisation club or business ndash even if they are not users of the Hall Existing organisations represented include The WI Tots and Co The Parish Council The Dance Club In addition a limited number of trustees who represent ldquothe Publicrdquo may be appointed No special qualifications are required Q What is my commitment as a trustee A
Attending four to six meetings a year
Nothing financial (we have insurance) attendance at a meeting about every two months and assistance in any aspect of running the hall that you would like to provide This could be
Providing informed opinions of the Village Population to help guide the decisions made by the Trustees as a group
Managing or helping to manage (but not necessarily DOING) the maintenance or updating of the Hall
Helping with fundraising activities Q How do I get involved A Come to the AGM or contact the Chairman at any time
DOG GROOMING SERVICES
HIGH STREET LAKENHEATH
CALL 01842 862 828
THEDOGSHACKLAKENHEATH
Classified Ads
Graham Smith amp Sons
Pest amp Vermin Control for homes
farms and businesses
24hr 7-day service
Local family business
(Clover Farm Mundford)
Tel 01842 879904
Mob 07946 733188 __________________________________________
D W Aerials
TV aerials Digital TW aerials amp
Satellite dishes fitted Plus TV signal
boosters TV extension cables and
CCTV installed etc
Tel 01366 728403
Mobile 07752 587111
Page 31
Thank you very much
for all your kind donations to the foodbank and all you do to help others
If you would like to donate to your local Foodbank there is a drop off point at St Andrewrsquos Church Northwold Find out more
httpthetfordfoodbankorguk
httpwwwtrusselltrustorg
If you need the Foodbank please donrsquot
hesitate to contact someone who can
give you a foodbank voucher such as
doctors health visitors social workers
clergy citizenrsquos advice bureau and
police
Ness and Paul
foodbankdonationsnymhushcom
THE MAGPIE CENTRE WEST NORFOLK RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
Closed Until Further Notice
In line with RDA National advice and
guidelines we regret to advise that the
Magpie Centre will be closed until
further notice
As you would expect our horses will
continue to be cared for and we need
your support more than ever Please
check our Facebook page for regular
updates thank you
We have been carrying out our life-
changing activities at our Wallington
Hall location for over 30 years and
take great pride in the exceptional
standard of our instructors and
volunteers
We rely on voluntary help as well as
donations and legacies to deliver our
services
Advice for Volunteers
If you are to visit the Magpie Centre
as a volunteer dur ing the closure of
the Magpie Centre to help with horse
care and field maintenance thank you
so much
Can we please ask that on arrival and
departure you wash your hands and
regularly during your visit Please also
avoid close contact with others and
practice social distancing at all times
whilst at the centre
In the event you experience any of
the symptoms of coronavirus
including coughing fever however
minor please DO NOT VISIT THE
MAGPIE CENTRE
Please inform us immediately if you
have any symptoms or are diagnosed
with coronavirus and you have either
visited the Magpie Centre recently or
have come into contact with someone
who has
The current advice from the NHS can
be found here httpswwwnhsuk
conditionscoronavirus-covid-19
The Magpie Centre home of WNRDA
now has 90 volunteers who give up
their time on a regular basis to help
with the running of the yard pony care
and assisting with riding and carriage
driving lessons
No previous experience is required for
volunteers as all training will be
provided
If you can help with this please call the
Centre on 01553 810202
Thank you
Would you like to advertise in
Village Life
Please contact the Editor
for available sizes amp rates
editornorthwoldnet
Or Tel 01366 727072
Annual Club Memberships are now due
Adults pound5 Children pound250 Member benefits inc discounted Events tickets and Club Hire
Please contact a committee member
See our Facebook page for up-to-date info on upcoming events
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL CLUB Hovellrsquos Lane Northwold IP26 5LX
Page 32
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL
CLUB
The club is normally open for bookings for social events
birthday parties weddings christenings amp funeral wakes
The bar can also be made available
All at very reasonable rates
For information call
Tony Waring 728455
David Gricks 728174
David Lavender 727111
Due to COVID-19 pandemic the club is shut indefinitely
All events are cancelled until further notice
Stay safe everyone
Thank you to all our volunteers who keep the club running
ALL EVENTS ADVERTISED ON THIS PAGE ARE AT
RISK OF CANCELLATION DUE TO THE ON-GOING
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Ray Gribble
Antique Restoration amp Traditional Upholstery
All aspects of antique furniture restoration including French polishing cabinet repairs and traditional upholstery
-------------------------------------------
Traditional Upholstered Furniture
Footstools Sofas Chairs made to commission
-------------------------------------------
Picture Framing amp Mirrors
An extensive range of mouldings inc hand painted and gilded finishes
Antique and Reproduction Prints for sale
Vine House Church Road Wereham Kingrsquos Lynn
01366-500387
wwwraygribblecouk
I thought you might be interested in this small article on the origin of the name lsquoVentura Closersquoit would be interesting to
consider the stories behind other local street names As your Borough Councillor I am
available to help with any Borough
related problems (inc Freebridge
Issues) and am available on my home
tel no 01366 727037 or by email
cllrtomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
Tomryveswest-norfolkgovuk
With kind regards Councillor Tom Ryves Methwold Ward KLWNBC Home 01366 727037
lsquoVentura Closersquo A legacy from RAF Methwold
It is common practice for new streets built near the sites of old RAF stations to reflect this heritage in their namehellipso in Methwold we have Ventura Close and of course Trent VC Close
The Ventura
The Ventura was developed from the Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar transport as a replacement for the Lockheed Hudson bombers then in service with the Royal Air Force Used in daylight attacks against occupied Europe they proved to have weaknesses and were removed from bomber duty and some used for
patrols by Coastal Command The Ventura was available to the RAF as an off the peg solution to the problems of building an effective bomber force quickly and the first orders were placed in 1940 At the time the larger 4-engined bombers associated with the Strategic bombing offensive were still on the drawing board
Service with the RAF
The RAF ordered 188 Venturas in February 1940 which were delivered from mid-1942 Venturas were initially used for daylight raids and were crewed by Australian and New Zealand airmen who flew from Methwold like some other early RAF bombers they proved too vulnerable without fighter escort Venturas were replaced by the faster de Havilland Mosquito The Venturas were transferred to patrol duties with Coastal Command as the Mosquito replaced them in bomber squadrons
The Ventura at Methwold
In Methwold there were two squadrons equipped with the Ventura mdash No 464 Squadron RAAF (1942) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II and No 487 Squadron RNZAF(1942ndash1943) - Lockheed Ventura I amp II
Operations
The Ventura flew its first operational mission for the RAF on 3 November 1942 when three Venturas of 21 Squadron attacked railway targets near Hengelo in the Netherlands On 6 December 1942 47 Venturas from
DIDLINGTON HALL SALE PARTICULARS
Thanks for the fantastic response last year to my appeal to purchase the old sales catalogues for Didlington Hall which resulted in my obtaining two catalogues one for a sale I was completely unaware of I am still very interested in obtaining a number of the sale catalogues Also just to satisfy my interest and curiosity does anybody have or know what happened to anything and I mean anything even just building materials that came from the demolition sales of the 1950s
Please contact Andrew 01440 788198 email andrewtate738gmailcom
Page 28
UPDATE FROM OUR LOCAL BOROUGH COUNCILLOR
21 464 (RAAF) and 487 (RNZAF) squadrons participated in Operation Oyster the large daylight 2 Group raid against the Philips radio and vacuum tube factories at Eindhoven Also committed to the raid were 36 Bostons and 10 de Havilland Mosquitos[16] Carrying incendiaries they were placed in the third wave of aircraft and suffered the highest rate of loss Nine of the 47 Venturas were shot down and many others were damaged by flak or bird strikes The force also lost four Bostons and one Mosquito
Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC Six months later on 3 May 1943 Venturas of 487 Squadron RNZAF were sent on Operation Ramrod 16 an attack on a power station in Amsterdam The squadron was told
that the target was of such importance to Dutch morale that the attack was to be continued regardless of opposition Significant problems developed with rendezvousing with the escorting fighters with the end result being that all 10 Venturas that crossed the coast were lost to German fighters Squadron Leader Leonard Trent (later the last of the Great Escapers) won the Victoria Cross for his leadership in this raid
The citation for Squadron Leader Leonard Trent VC reads as follows
ldquoThe KING has been graciously pleased to confer the VICTORIA CROSS on the under-mentioned officer in recognition of most
SANDRArsquoS STAMP amp CRAFT STUDIO GROUP
My regular monthly craft sessions
in Northwold Village Hall are
Third Monday monthly 7 - 9pm
(not held in December) and cost
from 1st October 2019 will be pound12
which includes all materials to
create 8 beautiful handmade cards
Tea amp Coffee included
Sandra Roberts
07806 616704
conspicuous braverymdash
Squadron Leader Leonard Henry TRENT DFC (NZ2481) Royal New Zealand Air Force No 487 (RNZAF) Squadron
On the 3rd May 1943 Squadron Leader Trent was detailed to lead a formation of Ventura aircraft in a daylight attack on the power station at Amsterdam
This operation was intended to encourage the Dutch workmen in their resistance to enemy pressure The target was known to be heavily defended The importance of bombing it regardless of enemy fighters or anti-aircraft fire was strongly impressed on-the air crews taking part in the operation
Before taking off Squadron Leader Trent told the deputy leader that he was going over the target whatever lsquohappened
All went well until the Venturas and their fighter escort were nearing the Dutch coast Then one bomber was hit and had to turn back Suddenly large numbers of enemy fighters appeared Our escorting fighters were hotly engaged and lost touch with the bombing force The Venturas closed up for mutual protection and commenced their run up to the target Unfortunately the fighters detailed to support them over the target had reached the area too early and had been recalled
Soon the bombers were attacked They were at the mercy of 15 to 20 Messerschmitts which dived on them
incessantly Within four minutes six Venturas were destroyed Squadron Leader Trent continued on his course with the 3 remaining aircraft
In a short time 2 more Venturas went down in flames Heedless of the murderous attacks and of the heavy anti-aircraft fire which was now encountered Squadron Leader Trent completed an accurate bombing run and even shot down a Messerschmitt at point-blank range Dropping his bombs in the target area he turned away
The aircraft following him was shot down on reaching the target Immediately afterwards his own aircraft was hit went into a spin and broke up Squadron Leader Trent and his navigator were thrown clear and became prisoners of war The other two members of the crew
perished
On this his 24th sortie Squadron Leader Trent showed outstanding leadership Such was the trust placed in this gallant officer that the other pilots followed him unwaveringly His cool unflinching courage and devotion to duty in the face of overwhelming odds rank with the finest examples of these virtuesrdquo
Page 29
If you would like to write an article
or have ideas to include in future
columns we would love to hear from
you Please email your submissions
to editornorthwoldnet
487 Sqn RNZAF Lockheed Ventura
Page 30
NORTHWOLD BOWLS CLUB
The 2020 bowls season was due to
commence in April but is now
suspended due to the COVID-19
pandemic
Our Annual General Meeting was
due to take place on Thursday 26th
March and would have been held
in the Sports amp Social club
We are always wishing to welcome
new members so if you would like
to know more about the club then
for more information you can
contact Roger Preston (01366
727694) or Hod Everett (01760
336494)
(Anybody new to bowls would be
offered some coaching at the start
of the season mdash whenever that
may be)
NORTHWOLD VILLAGE HALL NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The AGM of the Village Hall Trustees was due to be held on Tuesday 24th March 2020 but has now been
postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
All Northwold residents are welcome to attend and are advised that eligibility for election to the Trustees (ldquoThe Committeerdquo) is open to one representative of ANY recognised village organisation which either uses or potentially uses the Village Hall In addition two representatives of the general village population are eligible for election
Vacancies DO exist in the trustees and ldquonew bloodrdquo is particularly encouraged to provide a continuously fresh input of skills and ideas The AGM will be followed at 730PM by a committee meeting of those elected Mr M Howarth Chairman helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip The official notice above provides details of the next Annual General Meeting and we would be delighted to see some new faces prepared to play a part in managing the facility that we have however small that part may be Some questions you may have Q Who is eligible to be a trustee A Anyone resident in the Village who can represent a village organisation club or business ndash even if they are not users of the Hall Existing organisations represented include The WI Tots and Co The Parish Council The Dance Club In addition a limited number of trustees who represent ldquothe Publicrdquo may be appointed No special qualifications are required Q What is my commitment as a trustee A
Attending four to six meetings a year
Nothing financial (we have insurance) attendance at a meeting about every two months and assistance in any aspect of running the hall that you would like to provide This could be
Providing informed opinions of the Village Population to help guide the decisions made by the Trustees as a group
Managing or helping to manage (but not necessarily DOING) the maintenance or updating of the Hall
Helping with fundraising activities Q How do I get involved A Come to the AGM or contact the Chairman at any time
DOG GROOMING SERVICES
HIGH STREET LAKENHEATH
CALL 01842 862 828
THEDOGSHACKLAKENHEATH
Classified Ads
Graham Smith amp Sons
Pest amp Vermin Control for homes
farms and businesses
24hr 7-day service
Local family business
(Clover Farm Mundford)
Tel 01842 879904
Mob 07946 733188 __________________________________________
D W Aerials
TV aerials Digital TW aerials amp
Satellite dishes fitted Plus TV signal
boosters TV extension cables and
CCTV installed etc
Tel 01366 728403
Mobile 07752 587111
Page 31
Thank you very much
for all your kind donations to the foodbank and all you do to help others
If you would like to donate to your local Foodbank there is a drop off point at St Andrewrsquos Church Northwold Find out more
httpthetfordfoodbankorguk
httpwwwtrusselltrustorg
If you need the Foodbank please donrsquot
hesitate to contact someone who can
give you a foodbank voucher such as
doctors health visitors social workers
clergy citizenrsquos advice bureau and
police
Ness and Paul
foodbankdonationsnymhushcom
THE MAGPIE CENTRE WEST NORFOLK RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
Closed Until Further Notice
In line with RDA National advice and
guidelines we regret to advise that the
Magpie Centre will be closed until
further notice
As you would expect our horses will
continue to be cared for and we need
your support more than ever Please
check our Facebook page for regular
updates thank you
We have been carrying out our life-
changing activities at our Wallington
Hall location for over 30 years and
take great pride in the exceptional
standard of our instructors and
volunteers
We rely on voluntary help as well as
donations and legacies to deliver our
services
Advice for Volunteers
If you are to visit the Magpie Centre
as a volunteer dur ing the closure of
the Magpie Centre to help with horse
care and field maintenance thank you
so much
Can we please ask that on arrival and
departure you wash your hands and
regularly during your visit Please also
avoid close contact with others and
practice social distancing at all times
whilst at the centre
In the event you experience any of
the symptoms of coronavirus
including coughing fever however
minor please DO NOT VISIT THE
MAGPIE CENTRE
Please inform us immediately if you
have any symptoms or are diagnosed
with coronavirus and you have either
visited the Magpie Centre recently or
have come into contact with someone
who has
The current advice from the NHS can
be found here httpswwwnhsuk
conditionscoronavirus-covid-19
The Magpie Centre home of WNRDA
now has 90 volunteers who give up
their time on a regular basis to help
with the running of the yard pony care
and assisting with riding and carriage
driving lessons
No previous experience is required for
volunteers as all training will be
provided
If you can help with this please call the
Centre on 01553 810202
Thank you
Would you like to advertise in
Village Life
Please contact the Editor
for available sizes amp rates
editornorthwoldnet
Or Tel 01366 727072
Annual Club Memberships are now due
Adults pound5 Children pound250 Member benefits inc discounted Events tickets and Club Hire
Please contact a committee member
See our Facebook page for up-to-date info on upcoming events
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL CLUB Hovellrsquos Lane Northwold IP26 5LX
Page 32
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL
CLUB
The club is normally open for bookings for social events
birthday parties weddings christenings amp funeral wakes
The bar can also be made available
All at very reasonable rates
For information call
Tony Waring 728455
David Gricks 728174
David Lavender 727111
Due to COVID-19 pandemic the club is shut indefinitely
All events are cancelled until further notice
Stay safe everyone
Thank you to all our volunteers who keep the club running
ALL EVENTS ADVERTISED ON THIS PAGE ARE AT
RISK OF CANCELLATION DUE TO THE ON-GOING
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
SANDRArsquoS STAMP amp CRAFT STUDIO GROUP
My regular monthly craft sessions
in Northwold Village Hall are
Third Monday monthly 7 - 9pm
(not held in December) and cost
from 1st October 2019 will be pound12
which includes all materials to
create 8 beautiful handmade cards
Tea amp Coffee included
Sandra Roberts
07806 616704
conspicuous braverymdash
Squadron Leader Leonard Henry TRENT DFC (NZ2481) Royal New Zealand Air Force No 487 (RNZAF) Squadron
On the 3rd May 1943 Squadron Leader Trent was detailed to lead a formation of Ventura aircraft in a daylight attack on the power station at Amsterdam
This operation was intended to encourage the Dutch workmen in their resistance to enemy pressure The target was known to be heavily defended The importance of bombing it regardless of enemy fighters or anti-aircraft fire was strongly impressed on-the air crews taking part in the operation
Before taking off Squadron Leader Trent told the deputy leader that he was going over the target whatever lsquohappened
All went well until the Venturas and their fighter escort were nearing the Dutch coast Then one bomber was hit and had to turn back Suddenly large numbers of enemy fighters appeared Our escorting fighters were hotly engaged and lost touch with the bombing force The Venturas closed up for mutual protection and commenced their run up to the target Unfortunately the fighters detailed to support them over the target had reached the area too early and had been recalled
Soon the bombers were attacked They were at the mercy of 15 to 20 Messerschmitts which dived on them
incessantly Within four minutes six Venturas were destroyed Squadron Leader Trent continued on his course with the 3 remaining aircraft
In a short time 2 more Venturas went down in flames Heedless of the murderous attacks and of the heavy anti-aircraft fire which was now encountered Squadron Leader Trent completed an accurate bombing run and even shot down a Messerschmitt at point-blank range Dropping his bombs in the target area he turned away
The aircraft following him was shot down on reaching the target Immediately afterwards his own aircraft was hit went into a spin and broke up Squadron Leader Trent and his navigator were thrown clear and became prisoners of war The other two members of the crew
perished
On this his 24th sortie Squadron Leader Trent showed outstanding leadership Such was the trust placed in this gallant officer that the other pilots followed him unwaveringly His cool unflinching courage and devotion to duty in the face of overwhelming odds rank with the finest examples of these virtuesrdquo
Page 29
If you would like to write an article
or have ideas to include in future
columns we would love to hear from
you Please email your submissions
to editornorthwoldnet
487 Sqn RNZAF Lockheed Ventura
Page 30
NORTHWOLD BOWLS CLUB
The 2020 bowls season was due to
commence in April but is now
suspended due to the COVID-19
pandemic
Our Annual General Meeting was
due to take place on Thursday 26th
March and would have been held
in the Sports amp Social club
We are always wishing to welcome
new members so if you would like
to know more about the club then
for more information you can
contact Roger Preston (01366
727694) or Hod Everett (01760
336494)
(Anybody new to bowls would be
offered some coaching at the start
of the season mdash whenever that
may be)
NORTHWOLD VILLAGE HALL NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The AGM of the Village Hall Trustees was due to be held on Tuesday 24th March 2020 but has now been
postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
All Northwold residents are welcome to attend and are advised that eligibility for election to the Trustees (ldquoThe Committeerdquo) is open to one representative of ANY recognised village organisation which either uses or potentially uses the Village Hall In addition two representatives of the general village population are eligible for election
Vacancies DO exist in the trustees and ldquonew bloodrdquo is particularly encouraged to provide a continuously fresh input of skills and ideas The AGM will be followed at 730PM by a committee meeting of those elected Mr M Howarth Chairman helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip The official notice above provides details of the next Annual General Meeting and we would be delighted to see some new faces prepared to play a part in managing the facility that we have however small that part may be Some questions you may have Q Who is eligible to be a trustee A Anyone resident in the Village who can represent a village organisation club or business ndash even if they are not users of the Hall Existing organisations represented include The WI Tots and Co The Parish Council The Dance Club In addition a limited number of trustees who represent ldquothe Publicrdquo may be appointed No special qualifications are required Q What is my commitment as a trustee A
Attending four to six meetings a year
Nothing financial (we have insurance) attendance at a meeting about every two months and assistance in any aspect of running the hall that you would like to provide This could be
Providing informed opinions of the Village Population to help guide the decisions made by the Trustees as a group
Managing or helping to manage (but not necessarily DOING) the maintenance or updating of the Hall
Helping with fundraising activities Q How do I get involved A Come to the AGM or contact the Chairman at any time
DOG GROOMING SERVICES
HIGH STREET LAKENHEATH
CALL 01842 862 828
THEDOGSHACKLAKENHEATH
Classified Ads
Graham Smith amp Sons
Pest amp Vermin Control for homes
farms and businesses
24hr 7-day service
Local family business
(Clover Farm Mundford)
Tel 01842 879904
Mob 07946 733188 __________________________________________
D W Aerials
TV aerials Digital TW aerials amp
Satellite dishes fitted Plus TV signal
boosters TV extension cables and
CCTV installed etc
Tel 01366 728403
Mobile 07752 587111
Page 31
Thank you very much
for all your kind donations to the foodbank and all you do to help others
If you would like to donate to your local Foodbank there is a drop off point at St Andrewrsquos Church Northwold Find out more
httpthetfordfoodbankorguk
httpwwwtrusselltrustorg
If you need the Foodbank please donrsquot
hesitate to contact someone who can
give you a foodbank voucher such as
doctors health visitors social workers
clergy citizenrsquos advice bureau and
police
Ness and Paul
foodbankdonationsnymhushcom
THE MAGPIE CENTRE WEST NORFOLK RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
Closed Until Further Notice
In line with RDA National advice and
guidelines we regret to advise that the
Magpie Centre will be closed until
further notice
As you would expect our horses will
continue to be cared for and we need
your support more than ever Please
check our Facebook page for regular
updates thank you
We have been carrying out our life-
changing activities at our Wallington
Hall location for over 30 years and
take great pride in the exceptional
standard of our instructors and
volunteers
We rely on voluntary help as well as
donations and legacies to deliver our
services
Advice for Volunteers
If you are to visit the Magpie Centre
as a volunteer dur ing the closure of
the Magpie Centre to help with horse
care and field maintenance thank you
so much
Can we please ask that on arrival and
departure you wash your hands and
regularly during your visit Please also
avoid close contact with others and
practice social distancing at all times
whilst at the centre
In the event you experience any of
the symptoms of coronavirus
including coughing fever however
minor please DO NOT VISIT THE
MAGPIE CENTRE
Please inform us immediately if you
have any symptoms or are diagnosed
with coronavirus and you have either
visited the Magpie Centre recently or
have come into contact with someone
who has
The current advice from the NHS can
be found here httpswwwnhsuk
conditionscoronavirus-covid-19
The Magpie Centre home of WNRDA
now has 90 volunteers who give up
their time on a regular basis to help
with the running of the yard pony care
and assisting with riding and carriage
driving lessons
No previous experience is required for
volunteers as all training will be
provided
If you can help with this please call the
Centre on 01553 810202
Thank you
Would you like to advertise in
Village Life
Please contact the Editor
for available sizes amp rates
editornorthwoldnet
Or Tel 01366 727072
Annual Club Memberships are now due
Adults pound5 Children pound250 Member benefits inc discounted Events tickets and Club Hire
Please contact a committee member
See our Facebook page for up-to-date info on upcoming events
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL CLUB Hovellrsquos Lane Northwold IP26 5LX
Page 32
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL
CLUB
The club is normally open for bookings for social events
birthday parties weddings christenings amp funeral wakes
The bar can also be made available
All at very reasonable rates
For information call
Tony Waring 728455
David Gricks 728174
David Lavender 727111
Due to COVID-19 pandemic the club is shut indefinitely
All events are cancelled until further notice
Stay safe everyone
Thank you to all our volunteers who keep the club running
ALL EVENTS ADVERTISED ON THIS PAGE ARE AT
RISK OF CANCELLATION DUE TO THE ON-GOING
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Page 30
NORTHWOLD BOWLS CLUB
The 2020 bowls season was due to
commence in April but is now
suspended due to the COVID-19
pandemic
Our Annual General Meeting was
due to take place on Thursday 26th
March and would have been held
in the Sports amp Social club
We are always wishing to welcome
new members so if you would like
to know more about the club then
for more information you can
contact Roger Preston (01366
727694) or Hod Everett (01760
336494)
(Anybody new to bowls would be
offered some coaching at the start
of the season mdash whenever that
may be)
NORTHWOLD VILLAGE HALL NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The AGM of the Village Hall Trustees was due to be held on Tuesday 24th March 2020 but has now been
postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
All Northwold residents are welcome to attend and are advised that eligibility for election to the Trustees (ldquoThe Committeerdquo) is open to one representative of ANY recognised village organisation which either uses or potentially uses the Village Hall In addition two representatives of the general village population are eligible for election
Vacancies DO exist in the trustees and ldquonew bloodrdquo is particularly encouraged to provide a continuously fresh input of skills and ideas The AGM will be followed at 730PM by a committee meeting of those elected Mr M Howarth Chairman helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip The official notice above provides details of the next Annual General Meeting and we would be delighted to see some new faces prepared to play a part in managing the facility that we have however small that part may be Some questions you may have Q Who is eligible to be a trustee A Anyone resident in the Village who can represent a village organisation club or business ndash even if they are not users of the Hall Existing organisations represented include The WI Tots and Co The Parish Council The Dance Club In addition a limited number of trustees who represent ldquothe Publicrdquo may be appointed No special qualifications are required Q What is my commitment as a trustee A
Attending four to six meetings a year
Nothing financial (we have insurance) attendance at a meeting about every two months and assistance in any aspect of running the hall that you would like to provide This could be
Providing informed opinions of the Village Population to help guide the decisions made by the Trustees as a group
Managing or helping to manage (but not necessarily DOING) the maintenance or updating of the Hall
Helping with fundraising activities Q How do I get involved A Come to the AGM or contact the Chairman at any time
DOG GROOMING SERVICES
HIGH STREET LAKENHEATH
CALL 01842 862 828
THEDOGSHACKLAKENHEATH
Classified Ads
Graham Smith amp Sons
Pest amp Vermin Control for homes
farms and businesses
24hr 7-day service
Local family business
(Clover Farm Mundford)
Tel 01842 879904
Mob 07946 733188 __________________________________________
D W Aerials
TV aerials Digital TW aerials amp
Satellite dishes fitted Plus TV signal
boosters TV extension cables and
CCTV installed etc
Tel 01366 728403
Mobile 07752 587111
Page 31
Thank you very much
for all your kind donations to the foodbank and all you do to help others
If you would like to donate to your local Foodbank there is a drop off point at St Andrewrsquos Church Northwold Find out more
httpthetfordfoodbankorguk
httpwwwtrusselltrustorg
If you need the Foodbank please donrsquot
hesitate to contact someone who can
give you a foodbank voucher such as
doctors health visitors social workers
clergy citizenrsquos advice bureau and
police
Ness and Paul
foodbankdonationsnymhushcom
THE MAGPIE CENTRE WEST NORFOLK RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
Closed Until Further Notice
In line with RDA National advice and
guidelines we regret to advise that the
Magpie Centre will be closed until
further notice
As you would expect our horses will
continue to be cared for and we need
your support more than ever Please
check our Facebook page for regular
updates thank you
We have been carrying out our life-
changing activities at our Wallington
Hall location for over 30 years and
take great pride in the exceptional
standard of our instructors and
volunteers
We rely on voluntary help as well as
donations and legacies to deliver our
services
Advice for Volunteers
If you are to visit the Magpie Centre
as a volunteer dur ing the closure of
the Magpie Centre to help with horse
care and field maintenance thank you
so much
Can we please ask that on arrival and
departure you wash your hands and
regularly during your visit Please also
avoid close contact with others and
practice social distancing at all times
whilst at the centre
In the event you experience any of
the symptoms of coronavirus
including coughing fever however
minor please DO NOT VISIT THE
MAGPIE CENTRE
Please inform us immediately if you
have any symptoms or are diagnosed
with coronavirus and you have either
visited the Magpie Centre recently or
have come into contact with someone
who has
The current advice from the NHS can
be found here httpswwwnhsuk
conditionscoronavirus-covid-19
The Magpie Centre home of WNRDA
now has 90 volunteers who give up
their time on a regular basis to help
with the running of the yard pony care
and assisting with riding and carriage
driving lessons
No previous experience is required for
volunteers as all training will be
provided
If you can help with this please call the
Centre on 01553 810202
Thank you
Would you like to advertise in
Village Life
Please contact the Editor
for available sizes amp rates
editornorthwoldnet
Or Tel 01366 727072
Annual Club Memberships are now due
Adults pound5 Children pound250 Member benefits inc discounted Events tickets and Club Hire
Please contact a committee member
See our Facebook page for up-to-date info on upcoming events
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL CLUB Hovellrsquos Lane Northwold IP26 5LX
Page 32
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL
CLUB
The club is normally open for bookings for social events
birthday parties weddings christenings amp funeral wakes
The bar can also be made available
All at very reasonable rates
For information call
Tony Waring 728455
David Gricks 728174
David Lavender 727111
Due to COVID-19 pandemic the club is shut indefinitely
All events are cancelled until further notice
Stay safe everyone
Thank you to all our volunteers who keep the club running
ALL EVENTS ADVERTISED ON THIS PAGE ARE AT
RISK OF CANCELLATION DUE TO THE ON-GOING
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Classified Ads
Graham Smith amp Sons
Pest amp Vermin Control for homes
farms and businesses
24hr 7-day service
Local family business
(Clover Farm Mundford)
Tel 01842 879904
Mob 07946 733188 __________________________________________
D W Aerials
TV aerials Digital TW aerials amp
Satellite dishes fitted Plus TV signal
boosters TV extension cables and
CCTV installed etc
Tel 01366 728403
Mobile 07752 587111
Page 31
Thank you very much
for all your kind donations to the foodbank and all you do to help others
If you would like to donate to your local Foodbank there is a drop off point at St Andrewrsquos Church Northwold Find out more
httpthetfordfoodbankorguk
httpwwwtrusselltrustorg
If you need the Foodbank please donrsquot
hesitate to contact someone who can
give you a foodbank voucher such as
doctors health visitors social workers
clergy citizenrsquos advice bureau and
police
Ness and Paul
foodbankdonationsnymhushcom
THE MAGPIE CENTRE WEST NORFOLK RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
Closed Until Further Notice
In line with RDA National advice and
guidelines we regret to advise that the
Magpie Centre will be closed until
further notice
As you would expect our horses will
continue to be cared for and we need
your support more than ever Please
check our Facebook page for regular
updates thank you
We have been carrying out our life-
changing activities at our Wallington
Hall location for over 30 years and
take great pride in the exceptional
standard of our instructors and
volunteers
We rely on voluntary help as well as
donations and legacies to deliver our
services
Advice for Volunteers
If you are to visit the Magpie Centre
as a volunteer dur ing the closure of
the Magpie Centre to help with horse
care and field maintenance thank you
so much
Can we please ask that on arrival and
departure you wash your hands and
regularly during your visit Please also
avoid close contact with others and
practice social distancing at all times
whilst at the centre
In the event you experience any of
the symptoms of coronavirus
including coughing fever however
minor please DO NOT VISIT THE
MAGPIE CENTRE
Please inform us immediately if you
have any symptoms or are diagnosed
with coronavirus and you have either
visited the Magpie Centre recently or
have come into contact with someone
who has
The current advice from the NHS can
be found here httpswwwnhsuk
conditionscoronavirus-covid-19
The Magpie Centre home of WNRDA
now has 90 volunteers who give up
their time on a regular basis to help
with the running of the yard pony care
and assisting with riding and carriage
driving lessons
No previous experience is required for
volunteers as all training will be
provided
If you can help with this please call the
Centre on 01553 810202
Thank you
Would you like to advertise in
Village Life
Please contact the Editor
for available sizes amp rates
editornorthwoldnet
Or Tel 01366 727072
Annual Club Memberships are now due
Adults pound5 Children pound250 Member benefits inc discounted Events tickets and Club Hire
Please contact a committee member
See our Facebook page for up-to-date info on upcoming events
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL CLUB Hovellrsquos Lane Northwold IP26 5LX
Page 32
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL
CLUB
The club is normally open for bookings for social events
birthday parties weddings christenings amp funeral wakes
The bar can also be made available
All at very reasonable rates
For information call
Tony Waring 728455
David Gricks 728174
David Lavender 727111
Due to COVID-19 pandemic the club is shut indefinitely
All events are cancelled until further notice
Stay safe everyone
Thank you to all our volunteers who keep the club running
ALL EVENTS ADVERTISED ON THIS PAGE ARE AT
RISK OF CANCELLATION DUE TO THE ON-GOING
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Annual Club Memberships are now due
Adults pound5 Children pound250 Member benefits inc discounted Events tickets and Club Hire
Please contact a committee member
See our Facebook page for up-to-date info on upcoming events
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL CLUB Hovellrsquos Lane Northwold IP26 5LX
Page 32
NORTHWOLD SPORTS amp SOCIAL
CLUB
The club is normally open for bookings for social events
birthday parties weddings christenings amp funeral wakes
The bar can also be made available
All at very reasonable rates
For information call
Tony Waring 728455
David Gricks 728174
David Lavender 727111
Due to COVID-19 pandemic the club is shut indefinitely
All events are cancelled until further notice
Stay safe everyone
Thank you to all our volunteers who keep the club running
ALL EVENTS ADVERTISED ON THIS PAGE ARE AT
RISK OF CANCELLATION DUE TO THE ON-GOING
COVID-19 PANDEMIC