in digital & online at www.thebrecklandview.comIssue Number225 -August 2015 PACT Animal Sanctuary Open DaySunday 16th August, 12.30 - 4pm Donaton of 5 per car. Lots of stalls & actvites for all the family & meet the rescued animals! PACT Animal Sanctuary, Woodrising, NR9 4PJ Tel: 01362 820775 www.pactsanctuary.org St.MarysChurchWattoninvitesyouto join in the sponsorship of the organ. This is oneofthefundraisinginitiativesin2015 for the refurbishment of our organ. Wearebutcustodiansofourheritageand treasures,itisuptoustopreserveand maintain themforfuturegenerationsusing ourwonderfulchurch.Ourorganisnot onlyusedtoleadtheworshipatour servicesbuttohearapipeorganata wedding adds to the joy of the occasion, at ourCivicservicesitaddstotheceremony and comforts the mourners at sad times too. Italsobringsbackspecialmemoriesof childhoodhymnsingingwithimpromptu gatheringsandisamusicaltreatfor concerts and recitals. The bookwill be boundwhen the pages are allfilledandbeapartoftheStMarys archive.It is due to be launched in August by Jan Godfrey of the Wayland Partnership.JansaysOverthepastfewyearsIhave watchedinadmirationthereorderingofSt MarysChurchtoaverypracticalbut also verybeautifulplaceofworshipfitfor community use in the 21st century. And as a lover of church music, I am delighted that funds are now being raised to refurbish the organandhonouredtobeaskedtobe involvedinthisreallyimaginativeproject to raise funds and at the same time, involve the community in making History. Pageswillbeavailableforyoutowrite yourmemoriesanddedicationsatthe WaylandShow,OurForcesday,Inthe churchandpopuptablesinWattonon Market days. Thesponsorshipwillbe,5perstop,10 perpipe,15perkeyofswellandgreat manuals, 20 per pedal key. The pages have been designed withyou in mind.You do not have to be a member of St Marys congregation or to live in Watton to write in the book. Itcould be TodayI becameagrandmotheryournameand dateoritcouldcommemoratealovedone passing.It is your book so LETS MAKE HISTORY TOGETHER! Withthanksfrom,RevdGerryFoster, PCCandFundRaisingCommittee.St Marys Watton Lets make history together!! Front lef: Jan Godfrey, Chair of Trustees Wayland Partnership, with the Rev'd Gerry Foster Vicar front right and behind Church Wardens and some members ofSt. Mary's Church Waton Deadlines! From the Editor:Wouldallcontributorspleasemakea carefulnotethatthedeadlinefor the Novemberissuewillbebrought forward to Noon the 12th October. Iwouldalsoliketoremindeveryone what the term Deadline means for us. Pagespaceisallocatedstrictlyonafirst come,firstservedbasis.Thedeadlineis thelast date and timethatcopywillbe considered for inclusion.Arrivalofcopybeforedeadlinedoes notguaranteeinclusion,ifyouwish tobecertainyourentrygets published,thenpleasemakesureit arrivesinplentyoftimeotherwise you may still be disappointed.Table Top & Book Sale Saturday 15 August, 11 - 3pm Now is the time to de-clutter and sell off all thosetreasuresyouhavebeen accumulating!BookatableatOvington VillageHallforSaturday15Augustand turnyourtrashintocash.Tablescostonly 5 if booked in advance, rising to 6 on the day (space permitting). Ring 01953 882222 or885848toensureyourbookinga.s.a.p. as space is limited. Thevillagehallkitchenwillbeopenfor lunch/tea, selling filled rolls and cakes with tea and coffee plus, if the weather allows, burgersandbaconrollsfromtheBBQ. Therewillalsobeaselectionof2ndhand books on sale in aid of village hall funds. Saham Fundraiser Saturday 29th August Coffee morning, 10am to12noon,at5TheOval,SahamToney. Norfolk,BKPOMrFredTilley.Comeand seehislovelygarden,enjoyacupofteaof coffee,indulgeinaflutterontheraffle, peruse the bring and buy,cakes stall, books and records, orand simply sit and chat for a while. In aid of St George's Church St Marys Church Watton Open WeareopenWednesdays10.30-3pm& Thursdays10 - 12.30pm. You are welcome to comeintochurchtoenjoythepeaceand tranquillity, say a prayer or just to look round. Church members willwelcome you and serve refreshments.The Wayland News Page 2 August 2015 Listen very carefully, I shall say this only onceWell folks, who'd have thought it? The Boo and Hiss Theatre Company is celebrating its ten year anniversary. We always wondered if our little town of Watton couldsupportthreeam-dramgroups,butthe publicreallyembracedusandoursoldout performances showed that there truly was a place forus.Weallcan'tthankouraudiencesenough for the love and support you've shown us in these pastyears,andwe'reexcitedtocontinue entertaining you for many years to come. This year, we have a little treat for you. As a ten yearanniversaryspecial,we'rediggingoutthe firsteverscriptweperformedandputtingona production of 'Allo 'Allo. As director of that first show, I'm taking on the job again, and I couldn't bemoreexcited.Afewofthecastwillbe reprising their original roles along with members oldandnewtakingontheotherparts.Ihavea really wonderful cast to work with this year. WelookforwardtoseeingyouinSeptember, andcan'twaittoonceagainentertainyouwith this hilarious show. Fleur Ravell-LakeEdith and Rene or should I say Rita and Keith? From the Groups frst show. Ticketsfor'Allo'Alloareonsale fromMullenger&Co,18High Street,Watton01953883474from 1stAugust.Itpromisestobethe bestevening'sentertainmentyoucan getlocallyfor5...Unlessyou happentobumpintotheFallen Madonna with the Big Boobies!Get your tickets early. Watton Based Band Play at Horseguards FourmembersoftheWatton-basedPhoenixPipes & Drums Played at Horseguards Parade London in JuneastheytookpartinamassiveParadeto commemoratethe200thAnniversaryofthebattle ofWaterloo.StanHebborn,NatashaRudd, Catherine Lee and Jamie Currie all attended as The Phoenix Pipes & Drums form part ofthe SouthernHighlandersPipes&Drums,whoparadeda massed Pipe Band of nearly 100 musicians from all overthecountry,whointurnjoinedaparadeof over 1,500 musicians. TheParadesetoffat18:15hrsfromHorseguards Parade,(thesignificancebeingthattheBattleof Waterloo was won in 1815) and Marched 5 abreast downtheMallpastStJamessPalaceandpast BuckinghamPalace,wheretheParadefinishedin ConstitutionHill.Therewasanestimated5,000+ people watching this spectacular event. StanHebborn,PipeMajorofthePhoenixPipes& Drums said, It is always an honour and a privilege to play in such a splendorous location, steeped with history and tradition, on the very route Her Majesty The Queen followed only last week at the trouping oftheColour.Weareveryluckytohavesuch opportunities,indeeditwasonlylastweekthat myselfandPipeSergeantCatherineLeewere playingtoguestsinSt.JamessPalaceata WaterloocommemorativeDinner,tothepleasure of Arthur Wellesley, Earl of Mornington and direct descendant of the Duke of Wellington. This was also the first Major Parade for one of our newermembers,PiperJamieCurrie,ofGriston. PipeSergeantNatashaRuddadded,Itisalways such a thrill to do events such as this, we sometimes spend longer posing for photographs for the tourists than we do playing! This is exactly the sort of thing tourists hope to experience. Pipe Sergeant Catherine Lee went on to say;westillhaveaverybusyyear ahead,weareplayingatthelastpost ceremonyattheMeningateinYpres (Belgium)on18thJuly,andatthe YstadInternationalMilitaryTattooin Sweden in August, as well as covering lotsoflocalshowsandeventshereat home in Norfolk. TheBandarealwayslookingfornew membersofallagesandabilities,and meetinWattoneveryWednesday7-9pm please visit www.ppd.org.uk Magical Tour Baffles Guests GuestsattherecentInnerWheelBirthday Supper watched in mystified amazement as theSpeakerfortheevening,BishopPeter Fox,tookthemonanillustrated Magical HistoryTourcompletewith demonstrations of many traditional tricks. About 60 people attended the event held in QueensHalltomarkthe34th Anniversary of the formation of the Inner WheelClubofWatton.PresidentBrenda Daviswelcomedtheguestsespecially DistrictChairman,YvonneEaton,and RotaryPresident,FrancisUlrychandhis wife,Diane,andmembersfromvarious ClubsinDistrict8someofwhomhad travelledlongdistancestoattend.There followedtheCandle-LightingCeremony performedbyPamChalland,Lesley CowlingPaulineBaldryandValerie Semlyen.InintroducingBishopPeter,President Brenda explained thathe hadstepped in atthelastmomentduetothe indispositionofthespeakeroriginally booked.Atruegentlemanofthecloth, andtheonlyclericintheMagicCircle, theBishoptalkedofhislong-held fascinationwithmagic,takinghis audiencerightbacktothevery beginningsoftheartmanythousandsof yearsago.Heperformedwell-known tricks involving cups and balls, and metal ringswhich arelinked togetherand then, miraculously,completelyapart.Even thoseintheaudienceinvitedtoassist withtheactremainedtotallypuzzledby theBishopsskill.Attheendofthetalk, Vice-presidentPaulineBaldryexpressed the thanks of those present. BeforesupperwasservedPresident BrendainvitedRotaryPresidentFrancis to join her for a photo opportunity beside theBirthdaycake.Usuallythisinvolves actuallycuttingacakebutthisyear Brendahaddecidedtododifferent(in trueNorfolkfashion)andthecake consistedofpyramidsofdeliciouscup cakes all iced in Inner Wheel colours and some sporting the IW badge. Francis and Brenda were able to have first pick! Supperfollowednextamouth-watering spreadofsavouryandsweetgoodies preparedandservedbymembersofInner Wheel.Inthemannerofallthebest birthdayparties, thisconcludedan evening fullofgoodentertainment,goodfoodand, most importantly, good company.Lesley Cowling. Club Correspondent. August 2015The Wayland News Page 3Dance Awayat the Queens Hall Ballroom, Latn and Sequence dancing at the Queen's Hall August 1st, Sept 5th, October 3rd 8pm to 11pm Admission 4A Quick Look RoundBy ORBITER WellhereweareinAugustandthe sameoldargumentsaboutthesame oldsubjectsarestillbeingconducted by our leaders, though it is impossible for us at ground level to decide who isrightorwrong,sincewearenever privy to the real facts. Forinstance-energy.Shouldwerely on wind, waves or sunshine to generate ourelectricity,orshouldwebuild nuclearpowerstationsorcoal-fired ones ? Each one of these methods is supported byvariousfactions,butunfortunately theirreasoningsaretaintedbyvested interests,sothatwe,theconsumers, never get the full picture. AndtheEU.Thosewhorecommend thatweleavegiveusfactsandfigures to support their cause that seem to be un-answerable,butthenwehearfrom otherswhomakeitabundantlyclear thatlifeoutsidetheEUwouldbe intolerable. Sincebothsidesofthedisputecome frompeoplewhoarerespectedleaders offinanceandtrade,andthusmust know what they are talking about, how can we be expected to make a reasoned judgement,shouldtheproposed referendum ever take place ?Anotherargumentthathasbeenon-going for years is that of where to build anewrun-waytorelieveourcrowded airports.LuckilyweinNorfolkarent toocloselyinvolved,anditisabitof goodnewsforthosewholivearound Stansted that, at least for now, the threat toexpandcentresonHeathrowand Gatwick. But some might have the view that enough is enough, and they should makedowithwhattheyvegot.After all, if you wish to visit a theatre and find thatallseatshavebeenbooked,you have to accept that the venue is limited andthereisnoroomforyou,anditis notpossibleforthemanagementto extendthepremises.Thesamecould applytoairports.Yes,theremightbe profitsthatmightbemissed,but expansions cannot go on for ever. Ratheralothasbeenmadeofachap beingfinedfornotmovingoutofthe middlelaneonamotorway,and everyoneknowsthatsuchbehaviour cancauseannoyance,butthiscouldbe avoided if we were allowed to overtake ontheinside,wherenecessary,asin some other countries. But there are plenty of traffic rules that areregularlydisobeyedsolelybecause thereareinsufficientpolicepatrols, thoughofcoursethatisnoexcusefor bad driving habits. A few weeks ago it was rather amusing toreadthatAlanTitchmarshhadrun intotroubleforhavingreferredto bastarddigging,whichwasa traditional term in gardening circles, for itseemedthatoneortwocomplaints hadbeenreceivedfromsensitive members of the public. The B.B.C. later said that it would have been acceptable had the remark been made after the nine p.m.watershed.Presumablyitis assumedthatchildrenwhoareupat 8.55willbecontaminatedbysuch language,soheavenforbidwhatthe affectwouldbeonthemiftheywere allowed to stay up afewmore minutes to watch the start of Mock the Week . Onthesubjectofsettinggood examples,Imustmentiontheapparent loweringofstandardsinthenational pressinrecenttimes,forrarelyaday passeswithoutsomeminorerrors occurringinmydailypaper. Fortunatelytheyarenotusually grammatical ones, and are probably due tocorrespondentssubmitting their articles on-line, so that the previouslymeticulous checkingbysub-editorsisno longer in vogue. This is a pity, forifwewishouryoungsters toformulateletterscorrectly, the press should continue to set an example. The well-worn argument about FoxHuntingisabouttocome upforreview,butsomeMPs arebemoaningthefactthata freevotewillnotbeallowed, each member being required to toethepartyline.Thisbrings upthequestionastowhyfree votes should not be allowed on ALLmatters,sinceonlythen can a citizen rely on his elected membervotinginthewayhis constituents desire, which does not alwayscoincide with party thinking. Inourlocalpaperslately housingcommandsasizeable portionof the topics aired, and numerous pages are devoted to housesalesandmanyarticles arewrittenaboutthemost desirableproperties,manyof whicharesaidtobetheresult ofmanyyearsofcareful improvementinordertomake them what the writers call their dreamhouse.Yet,afterall thework,andtheendproduct beingexactlywhattheyhave beenaimingfor,thehouseisupfor sale ! If I managed to complete a dream house, I would want to keep it. At the time of writing these notes it has beenannouncedthatshopsaretobe allowedtoopenforlongerhourson Sundays.Insomewaysthisseemsa pity,astraditionhasalwaysdemanded thattheSabbathbeheldasabit differenttotherestoftheweek,butif traderswishtooperateonSundays, thenthereisnorealreasonwhythey shouldnt,foranyonewhodoesnt agree is not obliged to visit their stores, whiletherearethosewhoseworking week does not allow them other days in which to shop. Whatadifferencethereistothose days,notsolongago,whenwhole towns seemeddeadon a Sunday,and itwasimpossibletogetanythingto eat, even in public houses, apart from a packet of crisps.It seems that despite the development ofthemobilephoneindustry,there are still many parts of the country that havepoorservice,andplanning permission is now to be given to more highermaststofacilitatebetter reception. Of course this has resulted in protests fromfolkswhothinkthatthiswill furtherthedesecrationofthe countryside.Whilenoneofuswishes toseefurtherblotsonthelandscape, thesenewmastswillhardlyrivalthe current objects of hate, the batches of windturbines,andwillsoonblend intothenaturalsceneandwillsoon nolongerbeanysourceof annoyance,whileallowingthe previouslydeprivedmembersofthe communitytosharethebenefits enjoyed by the rest of us. Recentlypublicityhasbeenafforded toRobotLawnmowers,whichallow lazygardeners to snooze in their easy chairs while Robby the Robot cuts the lawn(actuallytheyhavebeen around for some years). When will there be a robotthatwilldifferentiatebetween flowersandweeds,sothatIcanjoin thesnoozerswhilehekeepsmy garden tidy ?And bring me my Pimms, too. Good afternoon. Diamond Celebration for Rosemary & Peter Rosemary and Peter Sharman Celebrated their Diamond Weddinganniversaryonthe9thJulyandwouldliketo thankalltheirfamilyandfriendsfortheirgoodwishes and fowers. Auction of Promises Pledges wanted St Marys Church,Watton Organ Refurbishment Fundraising Event ToraisefundsfortherefurbishmentofSt MarysOrgan,theOrganRefurbishment CommitteeareorganisinganAuctionof Promises and Goods to be held on October 17th at7pm.Theorganisinneedofsubstantial renovation and is so much part of our activities atStMarysandforthetownofWatton,beit for Sunday Services, Weddings, Funerals, Civic ServicesorConcerts.Thiseventisthe penultimatefundraisingactivitywewillbe undertaking for the refurbishment of our organ.Fundraising started in 2013 and to date we have raised 16,000.However total funds needed are 37,000 plus VAT and we will also be applying for grants to help us achieve our target.Wearelookingforallsortsofpledges,from restaurant meals, hairdos, beauty treatments, the useofaholidaycottage,anafternoonhelping someoneinthegarden,fetchingsomeones shoppingforthem,ordoingtheirironing,a bouquet of flowers or a days field sports.The listisendless.Wewillalsobeappealingfor donationsofitemstoauctionoffduringthe evening,howevertheseshouldbeeasily moveable(ieacaseorbottleofwine/ champagne,aboxofchocolates, new electrical items etc.) TheeveningwillbeheldinStMarysChurch withaveryexperiencedandrespected Auctioneerandwillbeadvertisedextensively. Ticketsfortheeventwillbe3whichwill includeaglassofwineorsoftdrinkwith nibblesandotherlightrefreshmentswillbe available throughout the evening.Wesincerelyhopethatoureventwillbe supported bylocalbusinessesas this shouldbe afuneveningforaveryworthwhilecause.Supportforthiseventwillgiveourcampaign justtheboostitneedstoachieveourgoal, thereforeifyoucanhelpinanywayorwould liketicketsfortheevent,thenpleaseringthe number shown below. Ann Reeve (Mrs) On behalf of the Organ Refurbishment Committee. 01953 88206507733211410 www.stmaryswatton.org Follow us on Twitter @StMarysWatton. The Wayland News Page 4 August 2015 The Wayland News Page 5 August 2015 In your gardenwith Lotta Potts August can be a funny month weather-wise.Ialwaysthinkofitasadusty month: the harvested fields look dusty andthetreesalsolookdustyand droopy.That's in 'a normal' year when itshouldbehot.It'sworseifthe weatheriscoolandwetaseverything stilllooksjustwornout.Itshouldn't havecomeasasurprise,therefore,to findoutthatmostoftheflowering plantsatthistimeoftheyeararethe toughestandlongestlastingintowhat willbedeterioratingweatherandday length. MaybeIamabitslowontheuptake but whilst I was doing a bit of research intowhat'sgoodandwhat'stodothis month(ohcomeonyoudidn'tthinkI hadallthisstuff inmyheaddidyou?) itturnedoutthataswellastheJuly plants that are still going, the ones that peak in August will go on a lot longer.In other words the ones at their best in JulywilllastuntilAugustor September but if you go for those such asfuchsias,sedumspectabileandits relativesedumtelephiumsubs maximum'Atropurpureum'(thisisthe onewithpurplefoliageandpink flowers),phygeliuscapensis(Cape figwort),perovskia(RussianSage) 'Blue Spire' or the smaller 'Little Spire' thesewillallgoonuntilOctoberand given reasonable conditions will go on abitlonger.GoodvalueIdsayand we haven't even looked at dahlias!The Russiansageisso-namedbecausethe leavessmellabitlikeordinarysage.Don'tbetemptedtoeatitasIcannot findanyreferencetoitasaculinary species.Ifyouhavethetimeandopportunity it's a good month to visit open gardens.TheNGSYellowBookisagood investmentbutlasttime I lookedmost of the gardens tended to be late spring/earlysummersomainlyit's thestately homesandcastlescircuitthatwill probablyhavethebestlatesummer displays.Itwouldbewonderfulto havesomerollingacresto accommodate all the best of all seasons eitherinseparate'rooms'orin extravagantlymixedborders.Wein the majority have to exercise our skills inincorporatingsinglespecimens artfullyplacedsothattheplantis shownat itsbestwhenitis atitsbest.I've been trying for years and one day...Justalittlewordofwarning.Most large gardens have plant sales so if you visit an open garden at a distance from home andspot a'musthave',domake sureitwillthriveinyoursoil.Same goesforlargeshowslikeHampton CourtandTatton.Theseareabetter bet as the sales people there will have a thorough knowledge of their wares but thesalesbenchesatopengardens could be manned by, shall we say, non-experts. So,you'vedoneyourvisitsand brought home your trophies.Now you needtolook aroundforsomewhereto put them. Thismightmean a ruthless pruningofperennialstheyneed cuttingbackafterfloweringanyway.Thisleadstodeadheadinganything andeverythingfromannualstoroses.Lavenders, roses and santolinas can be clippedbackbutbecarefulnottocut intooldwoodastheplantswon't recover.Aswellaswateringwell, camelliasandrhododendronsneedto befed.Normallythisiscounter intuitiveasfeedingplantsinAugust generallypromotessappygrowththat willsufferoncethereisafrostbut thesetwoneedtobefedsothatnext year'sflowerbudswilldevelop.Lots ofpeoplehaveproblemswith camelliasinparticularbecausethe buds drop in spring due to lack of food and water now. Thelawnshouldn'tneedtoomuchin thewayofattentionandifit'sreally hotwon'tneedcuttingatall.Don't watergrassasitdoesmoreharmthan goodboth tothelawn (the rootscome tothesurfaceunlessthesprinkleris goingnightandday)andtoyour pocketonthewaterrates.Grasswill recoververyquicklyafteradecent drop of rain.Some shrubs and hedges benefitfromtrimmingnow:pyracanthawearprotectiveclothing butyou'llprobably losesomeofthe lovelyberriesifyougotoohard, beech,hornbeam,thujaandleylandii can be clipped later this month or early next.There'ssomecontroversyabout leylandii (apart from should we have it at all) as some experts say it should be cutinOctoberorAprilwhenitwill recoverifcutintooldwoodwhereas at any other time it won't. Whilstyouaredeadheadingand cuttingbackyoumaywellfindself-sownseedlings.Itmaybeworth pottingsomeofthemupwhetheryou know what they are or not as you could getquiteausefulcropfornextyear.Nowisthetimetoplantautumn-floweringbulbsandstartthinking about spring bulbs for next year.Plant preparedbulbssuchashyacinthsfor forcing in time for Christmas. I bet the catalogues are starting to appear, along with the Christmas ones. Ifyouhavecontainersorhanging baskets that have suffered total defeat it mightbeaswelltoemptythemand startagainforwinterorwith evergreens. As far as the veg plot goes, the harvest could include French and runner beans, lettuce,beetroot,turnips,courgettes, onions,pencilleeks,marrows, calabrese,summersquashes,second earlypotatoes,firstoutdoortomatoes andglobe artichokes. Ifyouhave lots of space and grew all that lot enjoy!If youdon'tyoumaywellhavesomeof theabove.Eitherwayyoucreatea space and you could sow early carrots, peas,turnips,lettuce,spinach,spring cabbageandorientalleavessuchas Chinesecabbageandpakchoiifyou likethem.Apartfromthespring cabbageyoushouldgetasecondcrop oftheothersastheyaremostlyfast-growinghenceearlyvarieties.Otherwiseitmightbeworthhavinga look at planting a green manure to over winterandbeduginearlynextyear.Field beans are popular but seeds of all sortsofthingsarereadilyavailable.Make sure not to get something that is veryvigorousandsuitableonlyfor agriculture. Whilstharvestingpotatoesdocheck forblight.Don'tforgetthe'Smith Periods' can carry on into this month as well asJuly. Ifyougetit andcatchit earlyenoughthenremovethehaulm (foliageandstems)completelyand leavethespudsinthegroundfora fortnight to stop the spores getting into thetubersthenyouhaverescuedthe crop.Thehaulmshouldbeburntor disposedofviathecouncilrecycling sites or their bin if you have one.I did checkbeforesuggesting this asIdon't havetheopportunityfor abonfire and thecouncilarehappytotakethe foliagebutnotanyaffectedtubers.They go in the landfill bin. That's about it really.Unless you have somereallybigprojectsonthegofor the summer such as starting to prepare the site for a new lawn there really isn't muchmoretodoapartfromkeep weeding. Itsofficial.Iftheoldsayingistobe believed,theladiesoftheInnerWheel Club are a righteous bunch! Once again theStrawberryTeawasblessedwith lovelyweatherasawarmsunshone downonKenandBrendaDavis gardenandmanypeoplecameinto enjoythisevent.Thestallsdidabrisk tradethroughouttheafternoonselling everythingfromhome-madecakesto books,jigsawsandhand-craftedfans. As always most guests enjoyed a flutter ontheTombolaandtherafflebefore settlingdown toachatover adelicious cup of tea with strawberries and cream, shortbreadandcake.Thispopular annualeventisheldinaidofan overseas charity and this year Trade Aid waschosentobenefitfromtheprofits. Trade Aid is a Rotary initiative, a small UKcharitywhichliterallyfillsboxes fullofthetoolsneededtopursue differenttrades:carpenter,seamstress, etc.Theseboxesarethenshippedto developingcountrieswherepeopleare giventraininginusingthecontents before being allowed to go back to their communitiestosetupsimplesmall businesses.ItisHumanitarianAidto buildselfrespect.ARotary representativeattendedtheStrawberry Tea and displayed the contents of some boxes.Votingtookplaceamongstthe guests to determine which boxes would besentandasaresultofthis,those designedfor usebyaseamstressand a teacherwillbedispatchedshortly.An amazing total of 947 was raised by this event and Inner wheel members wish to thankallwhosupporteditso generously. Lesley Cowling. Club Correspondent Berries For BoxesAshill and Holme Hale Garden Club TheAnnualFlowerShowinJune wasagreatsuccesswithnearly250 entries,anewrecord.Thankyouto allthememberswhoparticipated and/orhelpedontheday.Theshow had aslightlydifferentlook thisyear thankstothehardworkofthenew ShowManager,KevinTaylor-Ward andhisteam.GaryandMargaret Moorebroughtalongawonderful displayoffuschiasanditwasfitting thatitwasoneofGary'sfuschias whichthejudgesconsidered'Bestin Show'. AttheregularmeetinginJuneBob Griefspokeaboutthegardensat OxburghHall.Bobgrewuponthe Oxburghestatewherehisfatherwas headgardener.Bobnowvolunteers thereasagardenguideforthe NationalTrust.Bob'stalkwas entitled'DiscoveringanEnglish Garden'asheexplainedthatthe gardenswethinkofasEnglishare influencedbycenturiesofgardening aroundtheworld.Heshowed examplesfromthe historiesof Israel, Babylon(nowIraq),Egypt,Italyand France. The gardens at Oxburgh Hall have,understandably,changedover thecenturiessince1482.However, theteamtherecontinuetomake discoveriesandaretrying,asfunds allow, to recreate its glorious past. Thursday27August-AGMand Vegetable Show A portrait of John for June WattonRotaryClubrecentlypresentedaportrait ofHonoraryMemberJohnGarratttohiswife June,tocommemorateJohnwholosthislong fightwithmotorneurondisease(MND)in September last year. JohnwaswellknowntomanypeopleinWatton areafromhisworkinlocalcommunity, particularlywithrespecttotheQueensHall, where, in addition to appearing regularly on stage, heorganised volunteers to undertakemaintenance workinthebuildingonamonthlybasis.Hewas alsoamemberoftheWestEndWaitersawell knownlocalsinginggroup,whichhasraised thousands of pounds for MND research. Theportrait,inpastel,wascommissionedfrom SueBunceofSahamToney,awellknownlocal artist,followingpersonaldonationsbymembers of the club. St Marys Church, Watton Organ Refurbishment Fundraising Event Auction of Promises October 17th at 7pmWanted Promises &Auction ItemsPlease phone George or Ann Reeve For tickets or promisesfor this fun event01953 882065 / 07733211410www.stmaryswatton.orgFollow us @StMarysWatton August 2015The Wayland News Page 6DEREHAM & DISTRICT CAT ADOPTION CENTRE Hoe Road, Longham, Dereham NR19 2RP Rehoming Cats and Providing Advice& Help With Neutering OPEN 7 Days a Week 11am to 3pm Telephone . . . 01362 687 919Rotary Roundup AsisthecustominRotary worldwide,thepresidencyofeach and every club changes on July 1st. Watton&DistrictRotaryClubis noexceptionandattheendofour meetingonthelastThursdayof June,FrancisUlrych(ofGriston) handedovertheChainofOffice to Paul Chubbock (of Shipdham). The pictureshowsFrancis(centre)with Paul(left)andDavidBranson,the new Vice-President (right). Priortothehandover ceremonies,theClubs annualYoungDesigner awardsweremade. Participantsfromthe WaylandAcademynot onlyhavetodesign somethingwithin particularspecifications, theyalsohavetoseetheirdesign through the production process. All stages,fromconcepttofinalform arejudged.SarahPittWayland Academy'snewheadofDesign Technology & Art accompanied thewinner,BenjaminThomas-Lewin,andrunnerup,Harley Evans,tothemeetingandgavea laudatoryreportontheir achievements.Benjaminhad designedandmadeasuperb'toy' house whilst Harley had an unusual boxedgamebasedonelectronic components.Eachreceiveda certificateandacashprize.David BransonwasRotaryscoordinator.Martin Anscombe Breckland Council supporting Wayland Festival JohnKerr,WaylandFestivalChairmanreceivesachequefor 1119.30 from Breckland Council Leader, Michael Wassell, which is match funding from the Council supporting the Wayland Festival. Dereham Indoor Bowls Club ThelistsareupintheBowlshall fornextseason'sfixtures. Mondaymorningtriples, afternoon pairs, evening triples, Tuesafternoontriples,evening pairs,Wednesdaymorning triples,eveningtriples,Thursday afternoon pairs, evening pairs, Fridaymorningpairs,afternoon noviceleague,eveningtriples, RollupsTuesandThursday morningsplusWednesday afternoon Oneladiesteaminthecounty league,Twomen'steamsinthe countyleague.Regularcoaching sessionsforanyonewantingto learntobowl.Namespleasefor anyonewishingtoplayinthe above. Watton Churches Together TheWCTismadeupof representativesfromthreeofthe Wattonchurches,theCatholic, ChurchofEnglandandthe Methodistchurch.Wework togethertopromoteunityand fellowship between all Christians, andarrangedtherecent'Who Cares? Initiative. Functionsarrangedbyusinclude the Town Carol service, the Unity Service,LentTalks,andWalkof Witness on Good Friday. At town eventssuchasthecarnivalwe haveastallwithinformationon church activities and competitions forchildren.Severaltimesayear wearrangedonationstocharity from our events such as the Town Carolservice.Wemeetonthe 2ndWednesdayofeverymonth, (excludingAugust),inthe Methodistchurchvestryat2.30 pm.andalwayswelcomenew members. Ifyouwouldlikemore informationcall01953881080, and come and visit our stall at the Wayland Show. Summer RecitalsAtStMarysChurch,Wattonat 1.10pmtobefollowedby lunchtimetreats.6thAugustRelaxingSoundswiththe HarmonettesDonationstothe Organ Fund most welcome. Rocklands Community Shop Ifyouarereadingthisissueat theendofJulyyoucanstill enjoythegreatHistoryWeek thattheshopisorganisingthis week.Pleasecall in,ifyouhave notalreadydoneso,toseewhat is happening today and the rest of the week. Augustisthetimeofthegreat SchoolSummerholidays,atime thateverybodylooksforwardto, well,almosteverybody unfortunatelyitisnormallya verytrickytimeatthe communityshoptofind Volunteercover,asmanyofour VolunteersareSchoolmums, whoarepossiblyheadingaway ontheirownholidaysorcannot leavetheirchildren.Ifthereare anyteachersoutthere,who mightfindthattheyhave unexpectedtimeontheirhands, dopleaseenquireatthecounter aboutbeingatemporary Volunteer.Youwillbe welcomedwithopenarmsand training will be on hand.The great newsisthatwearewelcoming back two very familiar faces to the shop,whoarebothjoiningusa Volunteers.Do come along to see whotheyare,althoughyoumay haveguessed,beingthattheyare familiar faces in the shop. Shirleycardscontinuestobringin ausefulincomefortheshopand thereareanewrange,situatedby thecounter.Theyareallsold 100%inaidoftheshopandany cardcanbepersonalisedtosuit anypurpose,ormadeup especiallytosuitaspecial occasion please ringShirley on 01953 488567 to give the details, or enquire at the shop counter. WeverymuchhopethatAugust will bring warm summer days for alltoenjoypleasecallintothe shop to buy, perhaps a Pimms, to enjoy in the garden,an ice cream orarefreshingdrink.Inthecaf youarewelcometoeatanything purchasedintheshopandifyou preferacolddrinkthisweather, justtakethecantothecounter, sothatitcanbescanned.We look forward to seeing you. Shop/PO opening hours: 7.30am-6.30pm,MontoFri,7.30am-5.30pm Sat, 8.30am-1pm Sun. Mixed Media Art Exhibition - Wayland Dragonfly Gallery Saturday 1st August - Saturday 22nd August Our new exhibition, Summer When The Living is easy is truly about the joy of Summer; This has inspired our two and three dimensional artists and our photographers tothinkabouthow theycaninterpretthiswonderful timeofbrilliantcolour,using stilllife,landscape,wood carving,miniatures-inother words every medium and style in theartistsrepertoire.17 artists.anabundanceoftalent, mediumstoincludePastel, Watercolour,Acrylic,Oil, Textiles,SilkPainting,and Photography. PreviewEvening&Launch: Friday31stJuly7pm-8.30pm, Strawberriesandfreshlymade icecreamfromanicecream vendor will be available. OpeningTimes:Weekdays10- 4m,Saturdays10am1pmFree Admissionandparking.Contact SusanHollingworthforfurther information 01953 880205. WaylandDragonflyGallery, WaylandHouse,HighStreet, Watton, Norfolk IP25 6AR Summer When theLiving is Easy The Wayland News Page 7 August 2015 Aweekendgettogetherwasheldinthe AshillVillageAid Call In onSaturday 4th andSunday5thJulycelebratingthe30 year anniversary of the opening of the Call In. InvitedguestsincludedAVAhelpersand supporterspastandpresentjoinedthe committeeforHighTeaandan opportunitytochatwitholdfriendsand lookthroughtherecordedhistoryofthe various activities held over the years in the Call In.Theweatherwaskindtousandtables weresetunderamarqueebythepondfor those who wished to be outside. Thefoodpreparation,flowersmarquee erection,andservingwascarriedoutby volunteersandamostgenerousgrantof 200wasawardedtoAVAfromthe NorfolkCommunityFoundation,North PickenhamWindfarmCommunityFund, to assist in the expenses of the event. AVAisawareofthededicationofall volunteersandanopportunitytoexpress ourthanks is important. Theweekendwas much appreciated by all attending. AVA 30th Birthday Celebration Hundredsofpeople,fromfarandwide, flockedtothefourdayBlossomandYarn festivalin theWaylandvillagesofBreckles, Caston,GreatHockham,Griston,Stow Bedon and Thompson in early July.Visitors weresoawestruckbywhattheywitnessed thatmanyreturnedforasecondviewing, bringing family and friends with them. Eachvillageschurchtookonatheme, which was picked up by the flowers, knitting, musicandmerchandise,andeventhe refreshments!The artistrywassuperb,with every nook and cranny used to good effect. Visitorsbooksateachchurchwerefilled withcommentssuchasmind-blowingand quite superb. One 11-year old girl, who had clearlyenjoyedthechildrensactivities, wrote in afterwards to say: The Blossom and Yarnfestivalwasbrilliant!Ienjoyedallof the displays that were there.I had fun doing theactivitiesandgainingprizesasIwas travelling to each church. Artisticdirectorofthefestival,Mrs.Lois Gill, a residentandmemberofCaston PCC, wasgivenahugesurpriseattheopening ceremony when she was presented with a full-sizeknittedfigureofherself.Shehad beencreatedsecretlybysomeofthemany knittersandcraftspeoplewhohadbeen workingtogetherontheknitteditemsover more than 18 months. RectoroftheWaylandGroupofParishes, theRevd.BobNicholscommentedThe wholeweekendhasbeentrulyuplifting.Hundredsofpeoplehaveworkedasa fantasticteamtopresentthisfestival,and visitorshaveexpressedagreatdealof pleasure in the whole experience. Blossom and Yarn Festival A Knitted Harvest at Thompson Church Watton Country Market Withallthetopsyturvyweatherwehave beenexperiencingthisyear,itisgratifying thatwe,attheCountryMarket,arestill welcominglotsofregular(andsomenew) customerswhatevertheclimatethrowsat us.Afterquiteaslowstarttothegrowing season,fruitandvegetablesarenow becomingmoreplentifulandwehavea goodselectiononoffer.Remember, everythingwhichweofferforsaleis locallyproducedandinthecaseof perishableproductslikebakeryandgarden crops,theyarepreparedasclosetosaleas possible. Talkingofbakery,ourcountersarealways fullwithavariedselectionofcakes,tray bakes,savoriesandpreserves,thelatter includingjams,chutneys,marmaladesand honey.Please remember that ourcooks are morethanhappytodiscussanyrequests thatyoumayhave,whetherforaregular order or a personalised cake for that special occasion. Come down and see our new producer, who makesacolourfulrangeofjewelleryand candles, the later of which can be decorated as required. We also still have a wide range ofothercraftsincludingknitwear, handicraft and cards. All of our crafters our willingtodiscussspecificrequirements and,givenalittletimemostcanbe personalised. Our local,free rangeeggs are alwayspopularandavailablein4 convienient sizes. AnythingpurchasedattheChristian CommunityCentreduringthemorning- openingtimeis8.30amfor3hours-may becollectedlaterby11.15please.Hopeto see you soon. West Norfolk Aviation Society OnTuesday7thJulytheWestNorfolk Aviation Society held another meeting at the Methwold Social Club where Keith Eldred, a prominentThetfordfigure,gave,without props,averyprofessionalandentertaining account of his life from boyhood to property developer.Happenstance,hewashappyto admit,guided him beneficially through a life ofvarioustwistsandturnswhichthebest planningcouldnthavesurpassed.Froman unforeseenearlycareerinsurveyinghewas conscriptedintotheRAFandbecameair wirelessmechanicontheComet.Following hisnationalserviceand,armedwitha theodoliteandadeHavillandengined Auster,heextendedhisformercareerwith CrownAgentsinHongKong.Hefinally decided to abandon surveying and returned to England, this time, with a wife and a son. His good fortune continued when quite by chance he was able to acquire, for a song, the Gorse IndustrialEstate,formerex-RAFBarnham. Now,afterafewdiversifications,hehas createdontheestateamonumenttoa forbidding period arising out of the cold war. OnTuesdaythe4thAugusttheWNAS willbenefitagainfromKeithEldreds generosity,thistime,intheforman invitationtotourhisempireontheGorse Estate. Letterstothe Editor WithdrawaloftheCarbrookeSchool Bus Asalongti meresidentofAshTree ParkEstate,whosefi veyearold granddaughtercurrentlyusesthe schoolbus,Iamappalledthat NorfolkCountyCouncilhavei gnored theobj ectionsofresidents,t heHead Teacher,localcouncillors,theTraffic ManagerforNorfolkPoliceandour local MP.Imsurethat,hadtheybeenasked,theparentswhocanaffordto,would contributetotherunningcost sofa school bus.NCCclaimsthepathwillbesafe forchil dren,agedfourandabove,to walkthe1.9mileseachway,even thoughitstartsnexttoabusygarage beforeheadingalongcountryroads.Inadditiontothelackoflightingin thewint er,thechildrenwillneedto avoid usedneedles left by addict s.Manymorecarswillhavetouse SummerLane,whichhasfewpassi ng places.Thenumbersofvehi cles tryingtoparkoutsidetheschool difficultenoughatpresentwill makeCarbrookevillagegrindtoa halt. RogerWiddi son,HendonAvenue,Carbrooke. High Street Bandit that can trap your Fingers OnMonday22ndJuneat3.30pmI usedtheoutsidecashmachineat BarclaysBank.Followingmyrequest for 100, I recovered my card and then 5x20notesappearedinthecash slot.AsIwastakingthemoneya shuttercamedowninthecashslot trappingthemoneyandjustmissing myfingers,Ididhowevermanageto pullonenotefreeleavingtheother4 clamped.Iwentintothebankand spoketotheCashierwhotoldmeto jointhequeue.Priortowaitingmy turnIwentoutsidetofindthatthe moneyhaddisappeared,laterIfound thatithadbeenpulledbackintothe machine. WhenIfinallyconfrontedthecashier whowasmostunhelpfuland somewhatobjectionable,shetoldme thatImusthavepressedthewrong buttonandonlyrequested20,also thatasIwasnotaBarclayscustomer she could not help. I had to insist quite forciblythatshetookmydetailsand havethecourtesytocontactmelater whenthemachinewascheckedto confirmthatithadonlypaidout20. Shealsotoldmethatifthemachine wasatfault,itwouldreimbursemy accountautomaticallywithin48 hours;thiswasatotallyincorrect statementasIlaterfoundoutthatI had to claim it back.WhenIgothomeIinformedmy bank,HSBCoftheshortfallinpay out,theyweremosthelpfuland suggestedthatIwait48hoursandthen callthemagainwhentheywouldsortit out.Mybankalsoconfirmedthat100 had been debitedfrom my account. That eveningthemanagerofBarclaysrang meathomeandconfirmedthatthe machinehadpulledmy80backinand thatitwasmyresponsibilitytogetmy bank to claim it back. Ifindthiswholesituationfrustrating, the machine was at fault and yet it was myresponsibilitytorecovermy money. The shutter could have trapped my fingers, this could be quite serious. Finally,infutureIwillsteerclearof boththeBarclaysmachineandtheir somewhat unsympathetic staff. Trevor Bunce, Saham Toney August 2015The Wayland News Page 8At the end of May a party of U3A members visitedScarboroughforaholiday.Onour first day we went to York Railway Museum toseetheircollectionofsteamtrains, followed by a visit to The Chocolate Story in Yorkcity,whereourguideledusthrough thehistoryofchocolatesfoundingfamilies, andwewereshownhowthehumblecocoa bean is transformed into the finest chocolate. Wefinishedthetourbyeachmakingour ownchocolatebar.Onourseconddaywe visitedCastleHoward,oneofEnglands finesthistorichouses,builtover300years ago.ItstillremainshometotheHoward familytoday.Onourwaybacktothehotel westoppedatYorkshireLavender,voted oneofthetop3gardenstovisitinNorth Yorkshire,wherewehadafternoontea.For our final day we visited Whitby, home of the best fish and chip restaurant in York, and of coursesomeofuscouldntresisttrying them, and would concur with that statement. We stopped off at Pickering where they hold aweeklymarket,beforereturningtothe hotel. We ended our holiday by stopping off ataGreatWesternHotelinRetfordforan excellent lunch, before making our way back home. AtourJunemeetingDeborahPreston returnedtogiveapresentationonStars, CelebritiesandSpecialOccasions.Deborah used to be Executive Housekeeper of one of Europes largest 5 star hotels, The Grosvenor House,inLondon,whereshemetmany famouspeople,includingmembersofthe royalfamily,popstars,filmstars,VeraLyn and the Dali Lama. She kept us amused with anecdotesaboutsomeofthepeoplewho stayed at the hotel. BrianEulersPubLunchGroupwillbe meeting at The Mill at Yaxham, Nr Dereham onTuesday28thJuly.SusanShepherd-PagesGardenVisitGroupvisitedBrick KilnHouseatShoteshamStMary,South Norwich on Sunday 26th July MembersofournewQuiz Groupwentto a quiznightinSwaffhamattheendofJune, where they finished second out of ten teams, onlymissingfirstplacebyafewpoints. Overall, an impressive result. Wewillbecollectingmoneyforthecoach triptoSouthwold,followedbyacreamtea, atourAugustmeeting.Furtherdetailswill be forthcoming at our meeting in July. OurSpeakerattheAugustmeetingwillbe RachelDuffieldwithherpresentation entitled,CostumedInterpretationofQueen Elizabeth1.Anyonewishingtojointhe WattonU3AshouldtelephoneAnita Taylor on 01953 881110 for a membership form or further details. Forfurtherdetailson The NationalU3Ago to www.u3a.org.uk Watton&DistrictUniversityOfTheThird Tha Ovington Crower Waal thas thet toime o tha munth agin so fust Id betta arsk har yew gittin on tergitha. Hent hedalottarearnyithevwe?Thassoodry thaoleteartashevbinjumpinowttha growndanstreartintathapot,yewkin awmoost hear them agooin aaaah Tellyewwosgittenabowtanthasthem drattedowldhossflies,cordoontthargi yewgipiffenyewdoontgitthemorfpretty kwick,mymissusshesuffasuffincrewl fromthadrattedowldthings,Itallhareshe ortahevonharejumpawenshegooowt pickingoosgogsancurrens,shenivateark no mind o me tho. Horry doont git bit by em, Ireckonthaolwdfly would keel oova afore thet hedacharnsttogihima bite. Sawthaowldcowncil chairwummenowtthotha day,orltoggedupinhar yellacootlugginagrate olebagalongahar.Isay tewharIsay,Wotivva areyewadoingmy mawtha, yewll frighten tha kiddies,wiorlthetstuffyore lugginabowtandressedlikea mawkin Ill hev yew know Sid, Im dewin my civic dewty, and pickin up orl tha rubbish wot sum peoplechuckowtatharcarwinders,tryin tewkipourwillageorlspickanspan,cos yew nivva know whose cumin rownd ter hev alook.Mightevenbethabigmanfrom Breckland, cos he oonly live up tha rood Ispectshesdewinharbitanyewhevtew handittewharcosthetwarehossingdown with tha only bitta rearn we hed this munth. Weergunnahevabittacitementnexyear, cos tha cowncil are goonta orgnise a goo cart rearce down Chuch rood. Orl tha ole boys is gooin rownd eyein up orl tha yung mawthas perambuleartas anbuggies,terseeiffenthar woont miss a cuppla wheels. Horry hev hunnerts o ole barra, cart, an bike wheels inna his shed, so I towld him he orta gitagudolelockonnathadoorsorelse sumwunlltearkafancyteworlthem wheels. DuntyewworryyorehedabowtthetSid hesayIrekkunIhevenufflumbainthet shedtewknockupaworldbeataovvagoo cart.Iyewstahevanolesoopboxwisum owldrollaskeartwheelsonwenIwareaboy an I cud beet ole constabule W down hill fromWattonennytimewenIwosgitten hoom leart from tha pikchas Yew bleeve thet an yewll bleeve ennythin.MindyewIshudthikthetllmearkagud daysfunantharsshuretewbefewonnem wotllgoothrewthahidgeorintha dyke,onthawaydown,costhas steepathanthetluk.Iknowyew dunthefftapeddleyorbike muchartacuminorftha Dereham rood. IwosrowndthaChuch yardlarstweekgiinthe owldgrassatrimupan gooterhelliffenthar grownd wunt full o mowle heeps. Ide hed a trap owt fer sum tiomeanthort idecorttha ole daarvil. Thedashedolethinghev cawstmesumtrubble, patchin an mendin where here bin. SoIsetsmetrapsupagin,anhoopthetll springaforelong,thetdid,buthegitthrew an now heese mearkin mownds orl oova tha plearce. Ill git him yit. Horry sez tha onny way ter git em is tew sit kwietwiatwelveboreanwenyewseea mowndcuminupyewblarsthimwibooth barrels. I rekkun tha Wicar woont teark tew kindly tew thet. Goo ter hell iffen thet ent gitten leart agin, so gudnitetewyeworl,behaveyoreselves, an dew yew kip a troshin.Boy Sid Mighty Oakus at Watton Carnival Thedrizzleandrain,triedtodampenour spiritsonSunday14thJunebutsome membersofstaffandstudentsfrom Wayland Academy braved the elements and setuptheirstallatWattonCarnival, keepinganeyeontheirdragonMighty Oakusyes you did read that right! WaylandAcademyhavesponsoreda GOGODragonthatisondisplay alongwith all the other Dragons who line the streets of NorwichfortheWildinArtEventforthe Breakcharity.MightyOakusarrivedat WaylandAcademyasaplainwhite sculpture ready to be painted by local artist, Lisa Kirkham who along with some Year 8 students came upwiththedesign.MightyOakuswasondisplayin receptionatWaylandAcademybuthesolongedtobe seen by more people, so he was let out for the day to visit Watton High Street for the Carnival.Itwas ashame thattheweatherwasnot kindonthatday but it was so nice that the people who walked through the townlookedandsmiledatthedragon.Somestoppedto have theirphotographs takenwithhim,orjuststoppedto talk to us about why he was there, tohelpraiseawarenessand moneyfortheBreakcharity.We heldatombolastall,soldsome workproducedbythestudents andMrsAllott,thePrincipals wifepainted(withfacepaints) dragonsonfaces.Weraised 81.39ontheday,helpingto support the Break charity. Thankyoutoallwhosupported us, if you did not manage to come alongtothecarnival,Mighty Oakus our GOGODragon is now onCastleMeadowoutsidethe CastleMall.Ifyouhaveoneof themapsor the apphe isDragon number65.Thedragonswill remainondisplayinNorwichthroughoutthesummer until2ndSeptember.Pleasepopalongandsayhelloto himandtheother83dragons.YoucanfollowMighty Oakusontwitter@GOGOMightyOakus,wewouldlove to receive your pictures and messages. Donations can still be made at: Justgiving.com/Waylandgogodragon. Ifyouwouldlikemoreinformationpleasecontact WaylandAcademyon01953881514oremail: mashby@waylandacademy.org.ukWhat Watton Wants Fighting the Over-development of Watton Another98newhomeshavebeenappliedforbyAbel HomesatWattonGreenoffTownGreenRoadand WattonGreenRoad.Thisapplicationisfora ScreeningOptionoranEnvironmentalImpact Assessmentpriortosubmissionforfullplanning approval.Applicationreferencenumberis 3SR/2015/0012/SCR andfulldetailscanbeviewedon theBrecklandCouncilwebsiteunderplanning applications.TypeintheReferenceNumberonlyand then Search. Atthepresenttimeourresearchseemstoprovethat newhousesinWattonarenotsellingtoowellandthe criticalsituationwiththeMedicalPracticetogether withotherunsustainableinfrastructurecriteriaarenot helping this situation.Sodoweneedmorehousesontopofthe300now beingbuilt?(withafurther566waitingplanning decisions).Wattonisalreadythemostdensely populated of all the Breckland towns.The Saham Road application by Hopkins Homes for 73 houseswasrejectedbyBrecklandCouncilPlanning Committeeonthe22ndJune.Thisaftera recommendation for approval by the Planning Officers.The Thetford Road application for 180 houses isbeing consideredbyBrecklandCouncilonMonday20th July. Planning Officers have recommended refusal.The Group had a successful day at the Watton Carnival withgenuineinterestandconcernsbeingexpressedby residentsthroughouttheday.Atotalof160letters objectingtovariousdevelopmentswereforwardedto Breckland Council. Lettersconcerningtheoverdevelopmentofourtown should be sent to Breckland Council and to our local M.P GeorgeFreemanwhoneedsmore ammunitiontosupport ourcauseinParliament.Sendingtheselettersisthebest weapon in our armoury. Fulldetailsandstatusofcurrentplanningapplications canbefoundontheBrecklandCouncilwebsite www.breckland.gov.uk Objection/Comment letters or emails on anyoutstanding application can be sent to The Chief Planning Officer Elizabeth House, Walpole Loke, Dereham, NR19 1EE E Mail planning@breckland.gov.ukAll correspondence MUST quote the relevant Application Reference Number. Letters to George Freeman M.P should be addressed to 8. Damgate Street Wymonham NR180BQ For further information or you wish to help our group go to www.whatwattonwants.co.uk August 2015The Wayland News Page 9Raising Funds for Norfolks Big C Cancer Charity Saham WI Are hosting aBig CuppaCoffee Morning At the Wells Cole Community Centre Saham Toney on Friday 21st August 10am to 12Noon Entry 1 which includes a Drink & Biscuit Raffle - Bring & Buy - Cakes - Everyone Welcome Carbootat the Queens HallSaturday 29th August Sellers 8.30/9am, buyers 10 am till 2pm Pitches outside 5, indoors 7. Tables for hire, indoors only, 1 each, Refreshments and bar More details 07940 168 044 Councillors Chat With Cllr Michael Wassell Planning:AsreaderswillbeawareWatton is currently being plagued by a large number ofplanning applications.Iwasdelighted to speakagainsttheplanningapplicationmade byHopkinsHomesforadevelopmenton SahamRoad.Attheplanningcommittee meeting,Town,andDistrictCouncillors alongwithwithaffectedresidentsand membersofadjacentparishcouncilswere able topersuadetheelectedmembersofthe planningcommitteetooverturnthe recommendation for approval and they voted torefusetheapplication.Itisentirely possiblethatHopkinsHomeswillappeal againstthisdecision,theyhavedonesoin thepast.Butpreviouslytheindependent planninginspectorhasupheldthedecision madebyBrecklandsplanningcommittee andhopefullytheywilldothisagain.In about 80% of the decisions that go to appeal theinspectorsupportsthelocallymade decision, so the odds are with us.. AsIwritethisIamalsogoingtospeak againsttheplanningapplicationwhichhas beenputinbyGladmanDevelopmentsLtd for180housesonlandwestofThetford Road,oppositethecurrentHopkinsHomes development.Thisisduetogotothe planningcommitteeonthe20thJulyandI amdelightedtosaythatthishadbeen recommendedforrefusal,andbythetime youarereadingthis,hopefullytheplanning committeewillhaveupholdthisdecision.Again the applicant could go to appeal. For the Gladman application there have been over 200objections,which isfarbetter than theSahamRddevelopmentwhichhad around90..Buteventhe200+forthe ThetfordRddevelopmentisaverysmall proportionofthepopulationofWatton.If we contrast these numbers with the over 350 lettersofobjectionthatwerereceivedfora Gladman application in Mattishall which has apopulationofaround2500.These350 objections represents 14%of thepopulation.ContrastthiswithWatton;ifweare generousandsaythattherewere250 objectionsforThetfordRoadand100for SahamRdthisrepresents3.47%and1.39% respectivelyofthe7200peoplewholivein Watton.Ifweweretoequalthe representationsfromtheresidentsof Mattishallweshouldhavehadover1000 objections.Are we really to believe that the residents of Watton are less concerned about what happens in their town than the residents ofMattishalareabouttheirvillage?Thats what the figures appear to show!Someconcernedcitizenshaveestablished a group called What Watton Wants www.whatwattonwants.co.ukwhichhas been set up to give a focal point to support residentsconcernsaboutpotential unsuitabledevelopmentsinWatton.This isagreatinitiativeandonethatI wholeheartedlysupport,andwould encourage as many residents of the town to get involved in.We still have a number of developmentapplicationspendingfor Watton,detailscanbefoundontheWhat WattonWantswebsiteandonthe Brecklandwebsite.Thenumberof objectionsisrelevant,bothwhenthe applicationgoestocommitteeandalsoif an appeal is put in.You do not have to be adjacent to a development site to object (or support of course, not all developments are unsuitable).Wemaybeconstrainedby statuteandtherealityisthatwearenot goingtowinallofthebattles,butthereis strength in numbers, so get involved, dont justcomplainonsocialmediasites;they mayallowtheventingofemotion,butin planning terms they are irrelevant.It is far moreproductivetospendtimegetting involved in What Watton Wants, putting in objectionsontheBrecklandCouncilweb siteandcontactingthePlanningMinister inWestminster.Ifyoudodecidetowrite tothePlanningMinister,thenpleasecopy me, as Leader of Breckland Council, in. Andnowastheysayforsomething completelydifferent!TheHealthand Safety(HSE)andHMRevenue& Customs(HMRC)havejoinedforcesto deliver live webinars (web based seminars) forbusinesseswhoaregrowingandwant tofindoutmoreinformationonmanaging theirhealthandsafetyandtakingonnew employees. Asbusinessesstarttogrowortakeon moreemployeestheymayhavetoface newissuesandconcerns.Theselive webinarswillhelpidentifysometypical situations,signposttherelevantguidance andalsogiveanopportunitytoanswer questions. Thenextwebinarwillbeon12August 2015 10am. You can register for any of the webinars using the links below: 12August201510am-HMRCandHSE workingtogetherforyou-growingyour business;http://bit.ly/1IUFHvI 16September201510am-HMRCand HSEworkingtogetherforyou-growing your business:http://bit.ly/1IUFHvI 13October201510am-HMRCandHSE workingtogetherforyou-growingyour business:http://bit.ly/1UTuWOY Isendregularupdates,viaemail,on Brecklandandotherlocalandnational issues,includingaplainEnglishGuideon planningtoresidentswhohaveexpressed an interest in receiving these.If you would liketobeaddedtothedistributionlistfor theseupdatespleasecontactme.Iwillof coursekeepyourcontactdetails confidential.Pleasedonothesitatetocontactmeifyou feelIcanbeofassistanceonanyofthe aboveissuesorindeedonanyBreckland Councilmatter, Mycontactdetailsfollow- Email: michael.wassell@breckland.gov.ukPhone: 07778 491569 Twitter @CllrMWassellRegards to all, Michael Wassell Bradenham & District Horticultural Society ThisAugustsmeetingwilltakeplacein theVillageHallonThursdayAugust20th at7.30pmwhenourguestspeakerwillbe ShelaghAshe,whose talk Mind the Gap shouldprovideuswithlotsofadviceand ideasaboutkeepingourgardensfullof colour and interest throughout the seasons.All are welcome to come along.OnSaturdaySeptember5thwewillbe holdingourAutumnShowintheVillage Hall.Someoftheclassesarealsoopento non-members, so if you want to participate in the Show, pleasecontact our Chairman, MarianneKilmartin,on01362820744for details. Diabetes UK We had a "split" meeting in July!We started ofatthePentecostalChurch,asusual,then around11amwemovedontotheFire Station to have an information talk about Fire Safetyandalookoverthefireengine,call outs permitting. WewerewelcomedbyCrewManager, MickJolly,andwesatdowntowatchhis presentation.Facts and figures and general safetyadvicewasfollowedbyavideo showinghowquicklyafirecanstart,how quicklyitcanspreadandthedevastating consequencesitleavesbehind.Itwas quiteaneye-opener.Somegeneral questionswereasked,andMickwas warmlythankedforgivingupsomeofhis valuabletimetotalktous.Wethenwent through towherethefireengine itselfwas situated.Althoughspacewaslimited, someofourmemberswereabletohavea lookandseewhattheappliancehasto carry and how it is compactly stored in the differentcompartments onboard.Itwas a realpriviledgetobeallowedtoseeround theFireStationandlearnaboutwhat happenswhen youmake a 999 emergency phonecall totheFire Brigade.Thank you once again Mick Jolly, Crew Manager. OurnextmeetingwillbeaCoffee&Chat one,withmaybeaquizortwototestour brains!ThemeetingwillbeonMonday August10th,10.15am,atthePentecostal Church,Watton,(whomwethankforthe generoususeoftheirfacilites).Alsoif anybodywouldliketocomeandseeour group-inaction(!)-andchattoour members,especiallypeoplewhohave Diabetes,eithernewlydiagnosedorlong-term, please feel free to pop in. Youcanemailrjwhrt56@btinternet.comor phone 01953 884713, leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as I can. Festival Countdown It'snowonlythreemonthstogobeforethestartof Wayland Festival 2015.Thetickets arebeingprinted andthefinaltouchesarebeingaddedtothe programmebeforethat,too,goesofftotheprinter.The various performers have been contacted with final arrangements-all,thatis,exceptforonesetof performers, YOU! FollowingonfromthesuccessofJuniorStartimein previousyears,ithasbeendecidedtoopenupthe eventtoincludeamateursofanyage.WAYLAND'S GOTTALENTwilltakeplaceintheQueensHall, Watton on Sunday 25th October and we're looking for singers,jugglers,musicians,dancers,comedians,in fact performers of all kinds to take part, just as long as they are amateurs. Theshowwillbesplitintotwosections,sixteen& under and seventeen & over and is being supported by WattonandDistrictRotaryClub.Allperformerswill get the opportunityfor a rehearsal on the Queens Hall stagebeforetheshowandwillreceiveacertificatein recognitionoftheirparticipation.Aprizewillbe awarded to the winner of each section. Formoreinformationoranapplicationform,please getintouchwithJennyManneitherbytelephoneon 01953881054orbye-mailingheron j.mann.mann@btinternet.com.TheFestivalwebsite, waylandfestival.org.comwillalsohaveinformation about WAYLAND'S GOT TALENT and all the other eventstakingplaceduringFestivalWeekaswellas explaininghowandwhereyoucangetyourtickets.And don'tforget tocome andsee theFestivalstand at theWaylandShowonSunday2ndAugustwherethe FestivalCommitteewillbeonhandtoanswerany further questions you may have. Cream Teas Sunday August 16th 3pm - 5pm,tickets 5 on the day.Chequers, Chequers Lane. Saham Toney IP25 7HQ Garden games and a raffle.In aid of St George's Church. Shipdham & District Book Group Beforethemeetingweenjoyedanexcellentlunch cookedandservedbyourevergeneroushostin Ashill.As usualon theseoccasions thiswasfollowed byacollectionforcharity,thisyearthelocalStroke Assocationwill receive at least 40 towards itswork. It was noted that the choice of individual post prandial choclatestooknearlyaslongasthediscussionwhich followed. ThebookwasLollipopShoesbyJoanneHarris,a sequeltoChocolatsetinMonmartre.Viannehas become Yanne, living above her newer chocolate shop withhertwochildren.Sheiscourtedbytheolder, wealhyThierry.Onceagainthereisasuggestionof magic and the presence of evil. Somememberslovedthisbookandonehasreadthe thirdinthetrilogy.Positivecommentsincluded strange butenjoyable, well depicted iatmosphere andgood of its type.One raised the question of the extent towhichmagicisusedinreligionplusthecontinued dependenceonluckycharmsetc.Otherseither dislikeditorexpressedindifference.Negative commentsincludedcharacterslackeddepth;theplot was ridiculous; constantly fleeing the past makes for a poor, questionable theme and the presence of pure evil makesforrevulsionnotconvincingtension.An anomalywasspottedinthesupposedpassingonof witchcraftinthefemalebloodlinebytherevelation thatthemainprotagonistwasstolenfromherreal motherasababy,thuswasnotrelatedtotheoneshe recognised in that role. The book fordiscussionon 19thAugustwillbe Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. Coffee Morning Thank You Thecoffeemorningonthe4thJulyattheQueen's Hall in aid of St Botolph's Church Stow Bedon was a greatsuccessandraised281:11.Ourthanksgoto allwhosupportedusontheday,wehopeyou enjoyedourhomemadecakessconesandlight lunchesPCC Secretary:Stella Leonard. The Wayland News Page 10 August 2015 Watton Churches Together St. Marys Church, Watton St. Marys Church, Watton www.stmaryswatton.org Follow us on @StMarysWattonIfI canbeofhelptoyou pleasedonot hesitate to contactme, on01953881439,IshallbeavailableatchurchonTuesdays between 10.30am and 12 noonGerry Foster 1st,3rd&4thWednesdayat9.30amHolyCommunion2nd Wednesday Morning Worship Tuesdays 7.30am-8.00am,Thursdays 5.00pm5.30pmSaturdays 9.30am10.00am Parish Prayers.Church Office opens Tues, Wed & Thurs 9am-1pm Tel: 01953 881252 margaret@churchadm.freeserve.co.uk Sun 2nd8.00am Holy Communion 10.00amHoly Communion Sun 9th8.00am Holy Communion 10.00amHoly Communion 4.00pmTown Mayors Civic Service Sun 16th8.00am Holy Communion 10.00amHoly CommunionSun 23rd8.00am Holy Communion 4.00pmMarquee Service on St Marys Church Green, to be followed by BBQ & games Sun 30th8.00am Holy Communion10.30amGroup Service of Holy Communion at S.S. Peter & Pauls Church, Carbrooke 12.15pmHoly Baptism Watton Methodist Church www.wattonmethodist.btck.co.uk Every Wednesday the Church is open for quiet reflection and prayer between 10.15am & 11.30am Its your quietplace. At 10.30 there is a half-hour Midweek Service in the Large Vestry led by the Minister or a Church Member.Sun 2nd10.45amRevd D Greenaway 6.30pmLocal Arrangement Sun 9th10.45amMrs J Roebuck 6.30pmLocal Arrangement Sun 16th10.45amMr T Hey 6.30pmRev D Greenaway Sun 23rd10.45amMrs E Warby 6.30pmMrs J Roebuck Sun 30th10.30amat Saham Hills Methodist Church 6.30pmMr A Warby Roman Catholic Community Each Sat 5.30pm Mass at Watton Methodist Church St. Nicholas Church, Ashill Tuesdays at 10.00am Holy Communion Sun 2nd9.30am Lay Led Worship Sun 9th9.30am Family Holy Communion Sun 16th9.30am All Age Worship Sun 23rd9.30am Holy Communion St. Georges Church, Saham Toney Sun 2nd11.00amLay Led Worship Sun 9th11.00amFamily Holy Communion Sun 16th11.00amAll Age WorshipSun 23rd11.00amHoly Communion S.S. Peter & Pauls Church, Carbrooke Sun 2nd10.30amFamily Holy Communion Sun 9th10.30amMorning Worship Sun 16th10.30amHoly Communion Sun 23rd10.30amLay Led Worship Sun 30th10.30amGroup Service of Holy Communion St John the Evangelist Church, Ovington Sun 2nd9.30am Holy Communion Sun 9th6.00pmHymns for a Summer Evening Sun 16th10.30amLay Led Worship All Saints Church, ThrextonOur next service is at 11am on Sunday 2nd August Breckles, Caston, Great Hockham, Griston,Merton, Stow Bedon, Thompson The righteous are like palm trees planted in the house of the Lord; they flourish in the courts of our God. Psalm 92:12-13 Sunday 2nd August - 9th Sunday after Trinity10:30 amUnited Holy Communion, Stow Bedon (not Griston due to repair work) Sunday 9th August - 10th Sunday after Trinity9:00 am Matins (BCP), Merton10:30 amUnited Holy Communion, Stow BedonSunday 16th August - 11th Sunday after Trinity9:00 am Matins (BCP), Gt. Hockham 10:30 amUnited Holy Communion, Thompson Sunday 23rd August - 12th Sunday after Trinity9:00 am Holy Communion (BCP), Merton10:30 amUnited Holy Communion, BrecklesSunday 30th August - 13th Sunday after Trinity10:30 amUnited Holy Communion, CastonSunday 6th September - 14th Sunday after Trinity10:30 amUnited Holy Communion, Gt. Hockham PRAY AND PLAY & THE WAY YOUTH GROUP (AGES 11+) are both on holiday breaks Enquiries Revd. Bob Nichols Tel. (01953) 483222; Email revbobnichols@gmail.com WATTON PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Invite you to join them for "AWESOME AUGUST" Sunday mornings 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd at 10.30am As we discover some fantastic SUPER-HEROES at our Morning Services! web site: www.wattonchurch.org.uk Watton Churches Together Watton Churches Together has had a positive year.At our AGM in July 2015,officerswereelectedforthenextyear.JulieJenningsfromthe Roman Catholic Church Community became the Chair and Brian Nash fromStMarysandtheMethodistChurchbecametheViceChair.ElaineRodgersfromStMarysvolunteeredtoactasSecretaryfora secondyearandViceSecretaryisGillSmith,alsofromStMarys.TerriCharmanfromtheRomanCatholicCommunitycontinuesas Treasurer, with Brian Nash as Vice Treasurer. We have been sorry to sayGoodbyetosomewhoaremovingaway,namelySteveand BarbaraSowerby,LynnandPaulShortandMaureenHuggettandare thankfulforalltheirinvolvement,includingRevdDavidandSandy Greenaway,whomwewishaveryhappyretirement.Othersfromall threechurchcommunitiesareinvolvedandwealwayswelcome newcomers,asweseektogethertoreachoutwiththeloveofGod,in partnership with other community groups. We will be having a stand at the Wayland Show on Sunday 2nd August.Please come and find us! Also, at the Military Vehicles Day on Saturday 22nd August on St Marys Church field.Please come and visit us! TheApostlePeterwrote:liveinharmonywithoneanother;be sympathetic,loveasbrothers,becompassionateandhumble.Donot repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing.Throughout history, the church has not always been a blessing in the world, made up as it is of imperfect people, who make mistakes, but we truly seek to be united in changing that history for good in the community of Watton. Have a safe and enjoyable time over these summer months.God bless you:Revd Gerry Foster Visit the Fabric Guild with Project Linus Norfolk Once again Project Linus Norfolk is organising a coach from Watton to the Fabric Guild in Leicester on Friday 18th September at a cost of 17.AnyprofitswillgotowardsProjectLinusNorfolk.Thisis anotheropportunitytopurchasequalityfabricsatgoodprices,plus knittingyarn,needlecraftequipment,haberdasheryandmuchmore as well as enjoying a day out . lf you are interested please contact Pat on 01953 882966 or email patriciaphillips34@gmail.com for details. Shellrock Circle ClubFor Rocklands and the surrounding districts.TogofromtheIceAgetothepresentdayrequiredahugeleapofthe imagination but our speaker Mr. David Morton gave us a talk on the 8th of July2015entitled"Egyptology"andsweptusalongwiththeaidof projectedimages.Civilizationstarted along the river Nile asthis areawas one of the first to become habitable after the Ice Age receded.Small groups ofpeoplesurvivedbyforaging and alsobyplantingcrops alongthefertile Nilevalley.Theywereruledbysuspicionandtheyworshipedthingslike scorpions,raptorsandmythicalbeasts.Theyalsotookpartinbarbaric practises as part of their rituals.There were no kings to begin with but the groups expanded by fighting and capturing their neighbours and slowly the strongestandmostsuccessfulfightercametoberegardedastheirking. These"Kings"worshippedmany andvaried"gods."Anything thathad an auraaboutitandwouldmakethemappearmorepowerful.Thegeneral populationhadtoembracethesebeliefstoo.Therewere32dynastiesof PharaohsbeginningwithKingNamaandendingwithCleopatra.ChristianityeventuallyovertookthesuperstitiousbeliefsofthePharaohs.AlthoughthedeathmaskofTutankhamentheboykingwhocametothe throne aged 8 anddied aged 18 isworldfamous,the unexploredextentof theartefactsyettobediscoveredisincredible,ashasbeenrevealedby satelliteimaging.Excavationworkwasstartedbutithasnowallbeen halted due to the growing unrest in the region. It is all safer underground. The task was won by Mrs. Gillian Ellis with a cuddly zebra.Next month's letter will be "A." The entertainer for August 12th will be Chris Alderton who plays classical guitar.9thSeptemberMs.CaerwinThomaswillplaytheHarp.14th OctoberMrs.MargaretThomaswillgiveademonstrationofflower arranging.11th November a display of "3D" quilting and fabric flowers by Mrs.GeorgetteVale.9thofDecembertheschoolchildrenofRocklands will present a Christmas programme. This is an open invitation to anyone interested in any of the entertainments listedabove.Wewillbehappytosharetheafternoonwithyou.Complimentarytea/coffeeandbiscuitswithentrancefeeof2. Meetings startat2pmuntil4pm.Venue:TheVillageHall,TheStreet,Rocklands. (Contact: Secretary Allyson Blandford 01953 488103) Watton Evening Womens Institute'GrandadplayedtheCornet'wastheintriguingtitleofguestspeaker, DavidCalwell,attherecentmeetingofWattonEveningWIwhenhe explained the history of village brass bands particularly those in Norfolk andSuffolk.Hisillustratedtalkgavethreeexplanationsofpossible beginnings and followed their development through the ages. David was wellqualified asheplayed abrass instrumentfrom anearly agetaught byhisfatherwhosefatherhadtaughthim.HethenjoinedtheIrish Guardsandperformedatmanyceremonialoccasionsinhislong militarycareer.Sinceretirementhehasstudiedthehistoryoflocal bands. In1900 there were over 30000 bands today just 3000 survive. He recalled the TV programme and film, Brassed Off, which had highlights thejoysandproblemsofrunningabrassbandandproudlyshowedan originaluniformusedduringfilming.Twomorevisitorswere welcomed.ThreemembershadenjoyedavisittoElywithatourofthecity includingthecathedral,thishadbeenarrangedthroughtheIsleofEly federationsoitwasgoodtomeetwithothermembersfromdifferent federations. Thismonth,for achange, acompetitionwas held amongst themembers,aflowerarrangementwithamusicaltheme.1stSheila Mott 2nd Hazel Gillingham 3rd Sandra Vellum. The next meeting will be an outing for members to Houghton on the Hill to visit a rediscovered church and meet the man who for the last 25 years has brought the building back to life, and hear of the discoveries and challenges he has had on the way. OurnextmeetingatWattonChristianCommunityCentrewillbeon ThursdaySeptember10that7.30pmwhenwewillbetransportedtothe othersideoftheworld,totheGalapagosIslandsandseeandhearabout their unusual inhabitants.New Members and visitors are always welcome just come along by 7.30pm totheWattonChristianCommunityCentreorringHazelGillingham (01953 881510) for full details. August 2015The Wayland News Page 11Wearelookingforwardtoa numberofbigeventsthisyear. ThefirstistheWaylandShow wherewearehostinganew Health&WellbeingMarquee. Wearereallylookingforwardto this as there aresome interesting, informativeandfunparticipants. TheHealthFocusGrouphas beenfocussedontheDementia Awareprogrammeoverthepast 18monthsandthecontactsmade fortheShowwillenableusto widen the scope again. Thesecondeventwillbeour celebrationoffifteenyearsasa communitycharity.Wearestill workingon the detail but the aim willbetocelebratethepastand inspire the future.Thethirdmajoreventisonefor whichwehavebeenplanningfor morethanayearwhichisthe commemorativeweekendforthe WW1inWaylandProjecton November14thand15that WattonSportsCentre,whenthe localHeritagegroupsfrom acrosstheWaylandareawillbe participating in a variety of ways. Andthisiswhereweneedhelp! AlthoughthePartnershiphasa numberofdisplayboards,with somanygroupstakingpartwe will not have enough. As we only occasionallyholdsuchlarge eventsitisnotagoodideato purchaseadditionalsetsforthis oneeventsoifanycommunity groupsorbusinesseshaveaset ofboardstheywouldbewilling tolendusfortheevent,we wouldbeverygrateful.In additionifanyonehas memorabiliathatwouldillustrate theimpactoftheGreatWaron Watton and the Wayland Villages theywouldbewillingtolendor havecopiedorscanned,we wouldlovetoincludeit.Please contact Bron on 01953 483741 or Jan on 01953 880202. One of the highlights of June was celebratingSusans10th anniversaryasapartofthe PartnershipTeam.Trusteesand StaffmetatBroomHallandit was great to have an hour or so in pleasantandrelaxed surroundingssharingadelicious afternoontea.Susanhasbeen mainlyresponsibleforthe developmentoftheDragonfly Galleryandislovedbyour artists and visitors alike.Afirstforusthisyearwasthe BigLunch.Thisisanational, annualeventintroducedbythe EdenProject,supportedbythe BigLotterywhichtakesplaceon thefirstSundayofJune.Aswe hadaGalleryExhibitionLaunch onSaturday6thwedecidedto followitwithasmallevent, givingpeoplethechancetochat overasimplemeal.About20 peopleattendedand,despitethe blusterywindormaybe becauseofititwasreallygood fun.Wewillbeginplanningand advertisingmuchearliernext year,soputthefirstSundayof June in your diaries. ASevenYearStitch,the exhibition by Linda Turner in the DragonflyGallery,wasoneof themostsuccessfulsoloshows wehavehadintheDragonfly GallerysincetheGalleryopened in2007.Thequalityandvariety ofherworkisamazingandvery appealingtothemanylocal peoplewhoenjoyquilting, embroideryandtextiledesign. ThegroupsofAmericanswho visitedLindasexhibitionwere very impressed too.Wehavereceivedapplications from18artistsforoursummer exhibitionanditlookslikebeing oneofthebestyet.Joinusfor theprevieweveningfor Strawberries and Ice-cream!! Business LunchJuly 9th Weweredelightedtowelcome BrecklandCouncilsChief ExecutiveAnnaGravestoajoint businesslunchwiththeWayland ChamberofCommerceonJuly 9th. We enjoyedhearinghowshe viewsthewayforwardfor Business,andespeciallyTourism inWaylandoverthenextfew yearsandabouttheplanned strategicchangestothe management team Watton Bowls Club Due to an oversight on the part of the writer some items of interest did not get included in theJulyissueofTheWaylandNews.To recap then, these items are worth a mention: Ourlocalcharitydayheldon30thMay raised250fortheQuidenhamChildrens Hospice.AlsotheseventhannualWatton CoralChallengeCuponSunday7thJune waswonbyforthefirsttimebyHingham. TheirAteamofGloriaJenkins,David Mylchreest,BrianMinnsandDavid ShermanbeatBradenhamA39-6and Gerald Higgs, Pat Knights, Colin Harris and Ken Jenkins overcame Connaught B 19-16. Wattonweresecond andHarling third.Also taking part was Shropham. SincethenWattonplayershavebeen activelyinvolvedinTheNorfolkCounty CompetitionsduringMay, June and July. In the 4WoodSinglesRichardExleytravelled toWymondhamforhismatchagainstJohn Ottawaybutcouldnotovercometheformer Englandinternationalonhisowngreen.In thePairsRichardandMalcolmHamilton hadthebeatingoftheirWattoncolleagues David Violet and Keith Bennett with a 24-16 win.Inthe3rdroundathomeRichard playedwithstandinJohnHunterasthey defeated Ian Muir and Arron Stimpson from Diss28-11.WithMalcolmreturningforthe 4throundathometoBillGathercoleand JamesBaileyfromMundford,theWatton pairhadaconsistentlygoodgamewinning 24-11. In the Group 3 semi finals at Thetford therewerethreepairsfromWymondham withWattonmakingupthequartet.Taking anearlyledRichardandMalcolmwasstill incontentionatthe16thendbeing12-16 down.HoweverJohnOttawayandRoger Guy,pastNationalChampionsfrom Wymondham,tookcontroltofinishasthe worthy winners 24-12. DuringMayRichard,JohnandMalcolm travelledtoThetfordintheCountyTriples andreturnedwithaconvincing21-7win againstPeterScottstriple.Nextonthe agendawasthe3rdroundwithahometie againstWymondham,representedbyGarry Oakley, Gary Goodrum and Richard Harvey. Comethe18thandlastendWymondham wereholdingshotforthematchbutwith Richards last wood he ran the jack back to 4 of Wattons waiting woods. An excellent and well-deservedwin13-11totheWatton triples. In the Group semi finals at Hingham Watton weredrawnagainsttheexperiencedGuy brothers,Roger,GregandKeith,from Wymondham.Witha5a4and6shots respectivelyonthe4th7thand8thendsto Watton,Wymondhamconcededafterthe 12thendwiththescoreat23-3.Nextstop wastheCountyTriplesquarterfinalsat Swaffham.Wymondham(JohnOttaway) beat Wootton Park (Sam King). Norfolk B C (Mark Riches)beatNorthWalsham(Trevor Webb). Norfolk B C (Wayne Willgress) beat Acle (George Tubby) and Wootton Park (Ian Whiley)beatWatton(RichardExley). WattonweretheonlyNon-Premierleague clubrepresentedatthelatterstageofthis competition. Theygave agoodperformance byleading4-3onthe7thend,dropping4 shotsonthenext2endsandthenpulling2 shots back for 6-7 on the 11th end. However thefollowing2endssignificantlychanged the match as Wootton Park score a 5 and a 2 togoahead14-6.Singleshotswereshared overtheremaining5endstogiveafinal score of 17-8 to Wootton Park. Thesecondhalfoftheseasonandthe returnmatchesintheEBAleague commencedtowardstheendofJune. Wattonwerelookingtoturnaroundthe earlierhomedefeattoNorthwold.Dick Mikulik,HarryMoult,PeterBowdidge andMalcolmHamiltonpickedup4shots soonafterthestartandstayedinthelead towin18-12.JohnHunter,PeterMyhill, JohnWalklingandKevinWilsonpulled backfrom10-14tofinishlevelat16-16. RichardExley,DavidViolet,Kevin AbbottandKeithBennettssmatchwas tightthroughout,theverylastbowlfrom Watton won the end with 3 shots and a 17-16win.A4.5-0.5(51-44)awaywinfor Watton was well deserved. Thewinningsequencecontinuedforthe homematchagainstHoningham.Dick, Harry,PeterandMalcolmfromleading22-11 dropped 11 shots over last 3 ends to finish 22-22.Richard,GrahamVellam,Kevinand Keith at 16-16 dropped 5shots tofinish 16-21.JohnH,TonyWatson,JohnWand Kevin led throughout to record a convincing 24-11 win. Final result 3.5 -1.5 (62-54) ThenawaytoDerehamStNicholasgoing down1-4(49-72)Dick,Harry,Peterand Malcolmwerealwaysbehindtofinish11-33. Richard, David, Kevin and Keith reduced thearrearstowardstheendbutstilllost18-25.JohnH,Peter,JohnWandKevin recorded another win 21-14. IntheAshill&DistrictLeagueWatton travelledtoplayAldissParkBand recordeda6-2win.KevinSimpson,Pat PriorandKeithBennettledmostoftheir match tofinish 18-13.HarryMoult,Charles NewmanandSteffHubblemarkedup4 shotsonthe lastendtoedgeinfront 21-18. DickMikulik,GrahamVellamandBrenda Draperwerebehindthroughoutbutpicked up 6 shots on last 2 ends to reduce the arrears to 17-22. AnotherawaymatchatAshillBresulting in a 6-2 win (52-42 shots) for the home team. RichardExleywithKevinSimpsonand SoniaExleywerethesoleWattonwinners 17-15.Dick,TedandPatPriorfrom2-13 downpulledbackto14-20.LikewiseTony Watson,JohnWalklingandMargaret Bowdidge from 3-17 picked up 8 shots over the last 4 ends. IntheAgeConcernFederationLeaguethe Ateamhadahomewinagainst Gressenhall4-2(30-21)JohnHunter, RichardRelfandValBaldryfrom10-6up conceded8shotsonthelast3endstogo down10-14.KevinSimpson,EvelynHales and Brian Cubby all played a good match by winning 12 of the 16 ends and a 20-7 win. At ElmhamInstitutetheAreturnedempty handed0-6(23-46).John,RichardandVal from leading 10-8dropped 5shotsfinishing 11-13.Kevin,EvelynandBrianat12-23, neverrecoveredfrom2-20after8ends. Anotherhomematchwitha3-3(25-25) draw against Mattishall. Kevin, Evelyn and Brian winning 14-12, and Richard,ValandBrendaDraperlosing11-13.TheBteamhaveonlyplayedtheone matchduringthepastmonthandthatwas awayto Hingham.Agood resultwith a 4-2 win (29-24)Malcolm, Graham andPatwon 15-6whilstRichard,SandyVellamand Eileen Barrett went down 14-18.The first friendly of the season was an away matchatSwaffham.Theformatof4mixed triplesresultedin theclosestpossiblefinish. There were wins from David Violet, Richard RelfandPatPrior19-16,RichardExley, BrianLedbetterandCarolRelf19-11,and MalcolmHamilton,TedPriorandSteff Hubble 15-12. Although Dick Mikulik, Alan HubbleandSoniaExleywentdown7-20it meantthatWattoncameoutontopby1 shot, 60-59. The afternoon teas that followed wereexceedinglygoodandconcludedthis event in the friendliest manner. Then a match onthescenicMarramsbowlsgreenat Cromerwherethehometeamwon4and drew2ofthesixmixedtriples.Withthe temperatureexceeding30degreesitwasa markedcontrastfromthecoolerdaysof bowling earlier in the season. The Club Triples for the first time was a one-daycompetition.18membersturnedupfor thiseventandthe6triplesallplayed3 gamesof6ends.Therewere2unbeaten teams;KevinWilsonwithMalcolm HamiltonandSoniaExleyhadashot differenceof9,whilstJohnHunter,Kevin AbbottandRichardRelfrecorded a 15shot differenceanddulydeclaredthewinnersof the Club Triples. The J Nowak Trophy was held at Watton on Sunday12thJuly.Thisisa mixedtripleseventthat originatedin1986.The participatingclubsthisyear wereBradenham,Connaught, MundfordandWatton.All proceeds on the day were in aid ofEastAnglianAir Ambulance.About200was raisedthroughthespider, raffle andcollectionboxes. In inclementconditions Connaught were in good form winning10oftheir12 matchesandtherebytheir nameonthetrophyonce again.PresidentRonHurrell presentedCaptainPeter HamblingwiththeCup. Wattoncamesecondwith6 wins, thesame asBradenham butwithasuperiorshot difference. Wayland Partnership News - and a plea for help!! Susan (left) with her daughter Suzanne at Susans 10th anniversary celebrations at Broom Hall The Wayland News Page 12 August 2015 THE WAYLAND NEWS Page space is allocated strictly on a frst come, frst served basis. Deadline is 12 Noon on 16th of the month preceding publicaton and that is the last date and tme that copy will be considered for inclusion. Arrival of copy before deadline does not guarantee inclusion, if you wish to be certain your entry gets published, then please make sure it arrives in plenty of tme otherwise you may stll be disappointed. If you are submitng on paper you MUST sign and include your contact details with each item.If you do not, the item will NOT be published. You can contact Julian by ringing (01953) 858908.You can write to 8 Princess Close, Waton IP25 6XA The e-mail address is julian@waylandnews.com Views expressed in artcles in The Wayland News are those of the contributors and may not refect theviews of the publisher or printers. While every care and efort has been taken to ensure accuracy, the publisher cannot accept responsibility for errors or omissions.This issue of the The Wayland News was published by:Julian Horn, 32 High Street, Waton IP25 6AEand printed by: Sharman & Company Ltd, Newark Road Peterborough PE1 5TD. Phone: 01733 424 949 AbigshoutoutthismonthtoTheteenagers atIshinRyuJuJitsuinNorfolk.Saturday 13thJunesawNorfolkteenagerscongregate atIshinRyuHeadquartersinCastontodo theirgradingsundertheguidanceofSensei Kevin Pell (founder and head of Ishin Ryu Ju Jitsu) and his instructors Sensei Sheila Eglen and Sensei Del Shannon. Thedaystartedearlyanythingbefore middayisearlyforateenager-theseguys werereadyandwaitingfortheirkit inspections by 0830! Afterensuringtheywereneatandtidyand hadalltheirgearwewerereadyforthe infamousIshinRyuBareFootrunthisis optionalfor teenagers and noone is made to removetheirshoes,butintrueIshinRyu spirititisnosurprisethattheyallsetoff minusfootwear.IshinRyuiswellknownto the local Caston residents for large groups of whitepyjamacladstudentsrunningaround thevillagewithoutanyshoes!Itsnoisyand impressivetowatch,quiteaspectacleona quietSaturdaymorninginasleepyNorfolk village! Unfortunately, on this occasion, there was torrential rain, so.. they got wet!! Afterasoggyruntheywerereadyto commence thegradings, starting with White/redbelts,movingontoyellowbelts,afew progressingtoBluebeltbeforethegrand finale of Hayden South attempting his brown/black. As part of the brown/black belt there is anexpectationthatthestudentwillcomplete a6milerunbeforeenteringthedojoto commencethetechnicalpartofthegrading. Haydenachievedthiswithnoproblemsand wentontohavesuccessfulgrading REMEMBER these students are teenagers. Amassivecongratulationstoallthe successfulcandidates,youallworkedvery hard to achieve your belts- well done all If you are interested in Ishin Ryu Ju Jitsu, we also teach children and adults, please contact the registrar on 01953 483795 Ishin Ryu Ju Jitsu Gradings Tom's Kickboxing Academy Tom'sKickboxingAcademyisafullyinsuredand recognised academy based at Shipdham Pavilion centre onBullockParkandwehavearound40studentsand hasbeenrunning3years.TheacademyisopenTuesdays and Wednesdays 7 - 8.15pm.On the 28th of May we hosted on the our first black beltgradinginwhich4studentspassed.Pictured LefttorightareJordanFranklin(1stDanblack belt),examinerTomOldridge2ndDanblackbelt, Scott gibbons 2nd Dan black belt, Nic Sheldrake 1st Dan black belt, Matt Featherstone 4th Dan back belt, Bryce Adams 1st Dan black belt and Emily Buckley 1st Dan black belt.HeadInstructor,TomOldridge,saidEveryone performedreallywellandworkedtothebestoftheir ability and the effort and hard work they put in over the weeks leading up had paid off. IfyouneedanymoreinformationringTomon 07585663905 or email tka.martialarts@hotmail.co.uk Free Bowls LessonsAged 19 99? Nothing on TV - again? Needanewinterestthiswinter?Why not try indoor shortmat bowling? EastHarlingBowlsClubisofferinga seriesofFREEINFORMAL LESSONS to anyone interested in this popularnational/internationalsport whichiseasytolearn,friendlyand sociable. These2hoursessionswillbeginon Wednesday 9 September from 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm and will last for 4 weeks. Bowlswillbeprovided,butplease wearsoft,flatsoledshoes(orjust socks). PleaseringPaulineon01953717275 to reserve a place, or just turn up at the clubhouseinChurchRoad,East Harling(oppositetheChurch)on9 Septemberat6.00pm.Welook forward to seeing you.1300 raised for Big C DutchFlowerParadecelebrated10 yearsinWattonwithacharity Ceilidhforourlocalcancercharity 'BIG C'. TheScottishCeilidhbandCraigevar basedinReading,madeareally lively night and kept everyone on the dancefloor.Therewasalsoa tombolaandraffleattheeventon the20thofJuneattheQueensHall Watton.Thegrandtotalraisedwas 1300 which has already been given to the Big C.