in digital & online at www.thebrecklandview.com Issue Number 224 - July 2015

Watton Evening WI Celebrations

June was a month of celebration for members of Watton Evening WI. Firstly three members, dressed in their finery, attended a garden party at Buckingham Palace to celebrate 100 years since the first WI in Britain was formed in Anglesey. 8000 members from all over the country enjoyed an excellent tea and had glimpses of the royal party, the Duchess of Cornwall and Sophie, Countess of Wessex. Hazel Gillingham represented both Watton Evening and Thompson WI s at the 100th Annual General Meeting of the National Federation held in the Royal Albert Hall in London. A varied agenda from the Treasurers Report to a fashion show by the degree students of University London was interspersed with speakers ,

Lucy Wolsey, Curator of the Historic palaces and TV presenter. Helena Morrisey, CEO of a large city company and mother of 9 (!) and the lovely Tanni Grey Thompson. Highlight of the a day for most was the arrival of HM Queen a member since 1943 at Sandringham. The Princess Royal, a long standing NFWI Associate and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, a member at Bagshot WI in Surrey. Celebrations continued locally when Watton Evening celebrated its 25th Anniversary with a party for both present members and past members. A delicious buffet prepared by the committee together with entertainment from Jane Clamp made a lovely occasion for this special day. Although tired after all these celebrations

members were again present at Watton Carnival with their popular tombola and bran tubs. Some members dressed as clowns for the theme 'The Circus' of the Carnival and the stall and tubs realised 300.60 after expenses. We have a new website and Facebook page as we start the next 25 years of our history. Members have celebrated the last quarter of a century now we look to the future. New members and visitors are always welcome. Our next meeting will be on Thursday July 9th at the Watton Christian Community Centre starting at 7.30pm. Our guest speaker will be Davis Caldwell with the intriguing title 'Grandad Played the Cornet'. Just come along or ring Hazel Gillingham 01953 881510 for further information.

Wayland House Car Park Use

The Car Park at Wayland House is a valuable asset to the many people who use Wayland House as tenants and their clients and visitors, as staff and volunteers, as attendees of meetings and courses, as delivery drivers and as visitors to the Gallery and Tourist Information. This adds up to a great many users and the flow of traffic during weekdays is constant. In addition to those who park legitimately and despite polite notices everywhere, drivers (and pedestrians and cyclists) use the car park as a short cut, while they purchase food from the outlets opposite and while they visit the library or the town. In the morning and mid-afternoon parents park while they collect their children, and use the car park as a meeting point. We have become increasingly concerned about a number of issues, the most important of which is safety, with children, parents with buggies and young cyclists dodging between cars trying to park and cars taking a short cut. The second is the litter left by people who have purchased take-away

meals from the food outlets and the third is the nuisance to those using/visiting Wayland House and with a legitimate reason for parking. From 1st September the entrance/exit to Wayland House on George Trollope Road will be closed to prevent vehicles from taking a short cut, making it safer for pedestrians and those parking legitimately and would ask all who do not have a reason to visit Wayland House to use the free Public Car Parks in the town.

Making music for Nelsons Journey Make sure youre at Queens Hall in Watton at 7.30 pm on Saturday 11 July to enjoy an evening of light-hearted music by local ladies choir Breckland Harmony and The Aquarius Singers, a group of ladies who are visiting from Bury St Edmunds. All monies raised will be donated to Nelsons Journey and Carol Bundock, one of the charitys well-known patrons, will be there to tell you more about the

amazing work the charity does for bereaved children. Nelsons Journey is such a worthwhile and necessary cause, says Gill Garside, musical director of Aquarius, and we are proud to be coming to Watton to join Breckland Harmony to raise funds for them. Over 50 members of my choir will be taking part and with 25 from Breckland Harmony, we aim to wow our audience with singing to raise the Queens Hall roof! Gill is conducting the concert jointly with Julia Grover of Breckland Harmony. Each choir will perform some of their own repertoire but we join together in others to create a wonderful harmony of voices, says Julia. Some songs you will know, some you wont, but I can promise you an eclectic mix to entertain you from Gershwin and Leonard Cohen to Cole Porter and Frank Sinatra. The two choirs joined forces last year when Breckland Harmony went to Bury St Edmunds where a joint concert raised over 1000 for EACH. We hope to raise the same again for Nelsons Journey, says Julia. Tickets cost 7.00 each and are available from Adcocks in Watton High Street.

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New Face At Local Debt Counselling Centre

Charity Christians Against Poverty has announced there will be a new face at Mid Norfolks debt counselling centre. Heather Nunn is to lead the team, based at the Fountain of Life Church at Ashill and working with other churches in the area, in the work to help people escape overwhelming personal debts. The Mid-Norfolk branch is one of 280 all across the UK, giving face-to-face help to some of Britains most desperate and isolated people, a third of whom describe themselves as suicidal. The majority of people are trapped

into debt by job loss, pay cuts, illness or relationship breakdown times which are difficult enough without financial hardship. Heather will visit people in their homes bringing them hope and reassurance face-to-face with the award-winning non-judgemental service. Heather helped set up the Mid Norfolk Centre which opened in April 2014, having led the CAP Money team (teaching budgeting skills) at the Fountain of Life Church since 2010. She takes over from John Graver who has moved on to take over the Norwich Centre. Heather is a qualified bookkeeper with an understanding of difficult financial situations and has a passion for seeing people relieved from debt. Knowing first-hand the needs that are out there, I really wanted to be part of the solution. CAPs in-depth care and professionalism really does see lives transformed. The great thing about CAPs free

service is that it is available to everyone regardless of age, gender, faith or background. So, if you know things are out of control and you are stressed, missing meals or sleep, please give me a ring on 0800 328 0006. Find out more about CAP at www.capuk.org or call 0800 328 0006

Wayland Show Home Section 2015 We will be delighted to welcome you to the Home Section marquee 2015, where we have several competitions. The cookery section categories are for a chocolate Swiss roll, which is a set recipe category. The other cookery categories are for a Tea loaf, Tray bake and jar of Chutney, which give the competitor a chance to use their own favourite recipe. Our cookery Judge is Mary Kemp who is a past Norfolk Food and Drinks award winner, Mary judged last year and she was incredibly impressed with the standard and quantity of the entries. The craft categories are for Knitting and crochet, Patchwork and quilting and other handmade items. The Linus quilts will also be on display. Pop along and see the Linus quilt ladies who will explain how this wonderful charity works. The photography category is titled Flora and Fauna of the British Isles. Some Wayland Academy Year 11 photography students are going to enter the category this year and we are really looking forward to getting them involved in this. We have a sewing category for the older children this year along with a decorated wooden spoon and A cake for someone special for children of all ages to enter. A Certificate, Rosette and cash prize are awarded in each section, with the

Christian Aid Week Inspires Generous Giving The people of Watton and District have once again responded with characteristic generosity during Christian Aid Week which was held in May. The week began with a joint service at St. Marys Church at which the speaker was Ruth McGinley from Hellesdon, Norwich. She spoke movingly about the plight of some individual women

living in poverty in Ethiopia: the focus for this years appeal. Collections at this service, and at other times, through the churches, amounted to 749. On Wednesday 13th May shoppers in the High Street couldnt fail to notice a small army of red-tabarded people wielding collection tins and doing their best to look appealing. It must have worked as the contents of the tins added a further 330.80 to the coffers. Also on Wednesday The Big Soup Lunch was held at the Christian Community Centre and was well attended. On offer was a wide variety of delicious home-made soups accompanied by rolls most generously donated by the market bread stall and finished off with tea or coffee. Thanks to some amazing donations placed in the box, the total raised at this event was 1532.59!

The week concluded on the Saturday evening with a Ceilidh held on St Marys Green. Dancing was to the wonderful group Shinnanikins whose caller, George, kept everyone well on the move if not always in time or in step! It was a great way for people to come together and have fun at the end of a busy time whilst adding a further 123.05 to the Christian Aid total which was, in the end, 2735.44 certainly a record for more recent years. The organisers of all the above events wish to thank the people of Watton and the surrounding area for this terrific effort for Christian Aid Week, especially, coming as it did, in the wake of appeals for the disaster in Nepal. Your generous giving will change lives for those in the poorest parts of the world. Thank you. Lesley Cowling

Its All Different Now By Ken Knowles Perhaps you have noticed too, that things always seem to be changing. Take Hot Cross buns, for instance. These have been the subject of many comments recently, firstly because of the misnomer, for except on the very occasion when one might buy them immediately after they emerge from the oven, they are never hot. Personally I think the name may refer to the paste mixture that was piped hot to form the cross. But whatever the real origin, they usually taste better than plain buns, especially those that contain dried fruit, and I am pleased that they are now available throughout the year, whereas not so long ago one could only buy them at Easter. Buns have always been a great favourite of mine, but the name seems to refer to a completely different product these days. When a hostess invites me to sample one of her buns, the item offered turns out to be a product made with a fluffier mixture, more on the lines of fairy cakes, whereas the good old bun was a shiny, slightly sticky-topped confection, and came in various styles plain buns, currant buns, Swiss buns ( now re-named iced buns), Chelsea buns, and the very best of all, Bath buns. A good Bath bun, filled with raisins, candied peel, with little grains of crystallised sugar on top cannot be beaten, to my mind. This delicacy triggers a fond memory of the Second World War, in 1940, when I was an evacuee in Bedford. Like many other treats, buns and cakes were becoming rare, but one morning a rumour spread around the town like wildfire. The message was There are Bath buns at Lyons, the teashop in the high street. Within minutes a queue had formed and in no time the Sold Out notice had to be displayed. That was the last time I had one until after the war, for soon the supplies of dried fruit meant that all cakes and the like were to become a rarity, and even now the very few Bath buns to be found are hardly a patch on the traditional ones. Another cake which seems to have had a name change is the humble muffin. Like buns, a cook will proudly produce her home-cooked muffin, which is more or less a cup-cake, whereas as a child I remember them as a sort of bread-based savoury item. In those days the Muffin Man would appear in the street with a large wooden tray on his head, while calling our attention by ringing his bell. (No, I didnt live near Drury Lane !). My earlier mention of Lyons teashops reminds me that in pre-war days they were the most prevalent refreshment shops, almost like the Costa places of today, at least in southern England. They often were spacious places with sometimes up to fifty tables, and many folks will remember being served there by waitresses, known as Nippies, always neatly dressed in smart aprons and attractive tiara-like head bands. My mother would very occasionally treat me in one of these shops, when I would invariably choose a Lemon Icecream Soda, while she enjoyed her coffee and Batten and Butter. For those who could afford the next stage of luxury eating Lyons also had several Corner Houses, which I think still exist in the West End of London, although the humbler tea-shops have

vanished into history. The brand name still looms large in the field of catering, and every supermarket sells their products, the most famous probably being Lyons Swiss Roll, while many sweet shops stock their ice-cream. In the latter field the big rival has always been Walls, and the two names, Lyons and Walls meet us nearly everywhere, particularly at the seaside. For Londoners at least, the name Walls meant the penny water-ices that came with the name Snowfruit or Snowcreme, which were sold by chaps we all knew as the Wallsie men, who trundled large tricycles around our streets, the note of their bells attracting the children like the Pied Piper of Hamelin. On a fine day every park gate would have a Wallsie man in attendance, and for those rich enough to spend two pence, a slab of ice-cream between two wafer biscuits made a delicious sandwich. In about 1937 the Wallsie man had a rival in north London when a new firm brought us the Daily Ices and they deluged the district with coupons for special offers, and the salesman would announce his presence with the gentle chimes of a dulcimer. The Daily product was a really tasty cream ice at the very cheapest price and an added feature of their range was an item that came in little bowls, the fore runner of plastic, which my mother was pleased to collect as they were everlasting, and made excellent moulds for little individual jellies and blancmanges. But possibly our favourite ices of all were those sold by a firm named Rossi, who had retail shops, mainly at the coast. The seaside retreat for all east and north Londoners was Southend, and anyone returning from a day trip there would almost certainly be asked Did you have a Rossis ? They are still going strong, and just as popular as ever. One of the biggest changes that have overtaken us over the years is in the world of cinema, which today is dominated by large Multiplex buildings containing several different auditoria, although a few smaller places do still operate. But the big difference is that every performance is a separate one, wherein one attends at the given time, sees the film and then departs. In the old days the showing started in the early afternoon, and continued through till closing time, which was often towards 11 p.m., the program consisting probably, besides the main film, a second one, a short travelogue and/or a cartoon, plus a newsreel, while in some cinemas there was even a short musical organ interlude. Patrons would come in at any time, perhaps towards the end of the main film, and no-one seemed to be perturbed when the first scene they viewed might be the revelation of who dun-it, while it might be nearly three hours later before they found out what had been-dun, when the second showing came round. And in the good old days there were no annoying adverts to sit through, merely the trailer for the next weeks film. Of course some things have altered for the better, one of them being the fact that one can manage to find somewhere to eat out on a Sunday, which used to be almost impossible, except at the seaside. And telephones. Before the Second World War, hardly anyone had one, and to make a call one had to find a phone box, or there might be a shop displaying a little blue sign You May Telephone From Here. Yes, its all different now.

overall winner awarded The Crumbs plate for the year in the cookery section and the stitching for pleasure Rose bowl in the craft section. We will have for sale Norfolks Own Cook book-Everything Stops for Tea. This wonderful book is being sold in aid of the Marie Curie Cancer Charity. There is no need to enter in advance, just download a schedule from the website or pick one up from the

Dragonfly Gallery, Watton. Pennys Tea Room at Saham Hills or at The Egg Shed in Hingham. Or contact Helen Crane via email : homesection@waylandshow.com Tel 01362 821440. Thank you to all who enter the competitions, they really are an important part of The Wayland Show. The marquee was literally buzzing with enthusiasm last year and we are hoping for lots of entries and we look forward to seeing previous and new competitors.

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What Watton Wants - WWW

Fighting the over-development of Watton

The formation of WWW has been a direct result of the public meeting held in the Queens Hall in March when Watton residents voiced their opposition to the major speculative housing developments being proposed in the local area. WWW is now up and running with a committee formed under the Chairmanship of Paul Adcock with the direct aim to challenge these major speculative developments that are unsustainable in the town at the present time. WWW is not against wholesale development of the town but would support balance with an improved level of local services such as medical, lesuire and education. Constructive meetings have already been held with the Breckland Council Planning Officers, Anglia Water, the local Health Authority and shortly with the Highways Authority. These meetings will assist WWW in partnership with the Town Council to form a Watton Neighbourhood Plan that is now an essential part of local government planning requirements. A meeting held in May at the Wayland Hall was attended by 63 residents offering their support in various forms to WWW. We now have a Web Site www.whatwattonwants.co.uk and we are also on Facebook. Information leaflets have now been distributed throughout the town.

List of Major Planning Applications yet to be decided. Ref 3PL/2014/1253Thetford Road 180 dwellings by Gladman Developments Ref 3PL/2014/1314Griston Road (Plaswood site) 31 dwellings by Seruys Properties Ref 3PL/2014/1378Portland Avenue 80 dwellings by Bennet Homes Ref 3PL/2015/0254Mallard Road 177 dwellings by Tesni Properties. Over 160 letters objecting to the above sites were collected by WWW members at Watton Carnival and these have been forwarded to Breckland Council Planning Office. Objection/Comment letters or e mails on any of the above applications can be sent to: The Chief Planning Officer,

Elizabeth House, Walpole Loke, Dereham, NR19 1EE. Email planning@breckland.gov.uk All correspondence MUST quote the relevant Reference Number. As we go to print, news came through that Ref 3PL/2015/0219Saham Road 73 dwellings by Hopkins Homes was refused permission on Monday 22nd June Paul Adcock, Chair of WWW, said This is a victory for local democracy. The government say they want planning matters to be decided locally but have handcuffed planners to a raft of complex legislation, opening loopholes for developers to exploit. We are delighted our local councillors have had the courage to refuse permission.

Dance Away at the Queens Hall Ballroom, Latin and Sequence dancing

at the Queen's Hall July 4th, August 1st, Sept 5th

8pm to 11pm Admission 4

The packed planning meeting at the Queens Hall - many objections were raised

Councillor's Chat With Cllr Keith Gilbert Those of you who read my piece last month will know that I was hoping to be on the Planning Committee. Well, things do not always go as you hope. Because of the make-up of the new Breckland Council I am now, as the only Independent member, lumped together with the two Labour members when it comes to the allocation of committee seats. As they outnumber me two to one they have first choice of committee seats, and they chose Planning as their first choice. However I am a substitute member for Harry Clarke, the Labour member. However, this may not be a bad thing, especially for Watton. I have publicly stated my opposition to some of the proposed developments currently coming forward. Had I been a member of the Planning Committee I would have had to declare that I had pre-determined them and would have to refrain from voting on them. As I am not I can speak out against them without any problem and, of course, address the Planning Committee on the applications. On that note, by the time you read this I will have spoken to the Planning Committee on the 22nd June about the Saham Road application, and the Committee will have made their decision. It has been refused twice by Breckland, and once on appeal. I am disappointed that this time it is recommended for approval. I am pleased to see the formation of What Watton Wants, a community group formed to oppose unwanted and unsustainable development applications. They had 5,000 leaflets printed and delivered, so I hope you got one, read it, and put in your objections in to Breckland. I have been appointed to the Licensing and General Purposes Committees. Licensing is a whole new field to me, so there is a steep learning curve, and I am already

understanding the importance of it. It covers a wide range of activities from the sale of alcohol to taxis. Because it impacts so much on peoples livelihoods it is important to make sure that everything is done properly and legally. Training for the Licensing Committee is compulsory and I have had the first of my two days of it. I certainly learned that it can be quite complex at times, and that we must listen to the legal advice we get. It should be an interesting experience. The Town Council now have our new Town Clerk, Jane Scarrott, settling down to her task ahead. Jane brings a lot of experience and expertise with her, having previously worked for the Norfolk Association of Local Councils. So, with a new Town Clerk and five new Town Councillors, I look forward to being part of a forward looking and pro-active Town Council. As always I am please to hear from people with their thoughts and views, as well as helping with any problems you have. My contact details are, phone, 01953 880172 or 07730 375986 Email: keith.gilbert@breckland.gov.uk Also, if you see me about the town Im always pleased to stop for a chat.

Diabetes UK At our June meeting we had the pleasure of welcoming Philip, Mervyn and AJ from Guide dogs for the Blind. Phil is the Chair of the Norwich branch and Mervyn is a service user, having been blind from the age of 7 through contacting measles. He has been a guide dog owner for 31 years and AJ is his 6th guide dog and is a labrador x retriever. We learned a lot about the different types of dog that could be used, how they are selected and trained, how long it takes and how much it costs. Throughout the talk, AJ remained relaxed, but always aware of Mervyn and what he was doing. When Mervyn and Philip finished speaking there was time for questions and we were able to stroke AJ. They were all warmly thanked and a donation was given on behalf of the group to the Norwich branch. In July we are going to do something a bit different. We will be starting as usual at the Pentecostal Church at 10.00am for coffee, then we will be going to the Fire Station for a look round, emergencies permitting. There will be transport available for those who require it and we have to thank Mick Jolly for the invitation. This should be an interesting meeting and a change from our usual format. The meeting will be on Monday 13th July, but starting at a slightly earlier time - see above. We thank the Church for the generous use of their facilities. For details of the group please email Helen at rjwhrt56@btinternet.com or phone 01953 884713 and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

Ashill Community Centre Fete

Our Garden Party Fete to be held on Sunday, 12th July 12.30pm - 5pm at Ashill Community Centre in aid of Community Centre funds. Lots of stalls, games, puzzles and lots more. Raffle, tombola, refreshments, music from Ashill Harmony Choir and BBQ.

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Stress and Gadgets By Freda Farrow Have you noticed today that the more gadgets we have the more stressed we seem to be. Take the average home, all electrical gadgetry in the kitchen, everyone has a mobile phone, iPad, tablet computer, smartphone - without which most people would be lost, unable to work, even with it we are often lost, the washing machine breaks down, you run out of tablets for the dish washer one of the gadgets needs charging, the microwave suddenly stops and so on ad infinitum causing panic and mayhem. not to mention the weekly dash to the madhouse called a supermarket. When I was young we had very few of these things but the washing was done, the shopping brought home, the food cooked, the clothes dried and there was plenty of food in the larder and kitchen cupboards but the washing up was well guess who had to do that. I now have a dishwasher. To-day we have instant music from our phones i-players, tablets, computers, not to mention the CD player and TV, we can speak to and see friends in far away places look up anything or anyone on Wikipedia, our phones collect messages in text form, we can have our library books transferred to our gadgets whilst sitting in the armchair, take photos without having to have the film developed and of course the box in the corner keeps us up to date with the news worldwide all day and all night, the newspapers give us more news and the latest scandals - so why oh why are we more stressed than ever before. Having too much can cause as much suffering as having too little, life is now full of must-haves, depression comes if we cannot afford what our neighbours have, we allow our children to expect things, such as phones i-pads. tablets etc. to which they have contributed nothing, we must have a decent car, must own a house and so it goes on so now, for once, reign in the horses, take a long hard look ARE YOU HAPPY or are you struggling, depressed, worried, in financial trouble, just plain unable to cope, even unwell STOP SAYING I WANT OR I MUST HAVE and just have a look round at what you do have or what you can get without spending a penny, also do you actually need all the things you have, look at the back of cupboards and drawers you will find many things you have only used once, even never at all; our men folk are the same, take a look inside the shed and see tools and equipment, bought on a whim when visiting B and Q or similar, looked at, admired, swore it would be very useful and yet it still sits in its box, or may be used once and laid aside, comments like, I like the old one best are common. Next time you get those colourful leaflets through the door or pushed into the magazines or slipped in with the shopping, offering wonderful must haves just throw it away, you already have one similar or you would not use it if you had it. We all remember Grans cakes, pastries and tasty meals made from leftovers, even older, the stew pot on the stove for days, the hot bread out of the oven, the delicious Sunday roast, all done without mixers, blenders etc. Grandad mended everything in his shed without dozens of electrical gadgets, so although modern paraphenalia is good you can live without much of it, cut down the stress levels, cut down the outlay, feel more self satisfied by being able to say I MADE IT MYSELF or I MENDED IT MYSELF - I MADE DO WITHOUT ONE . By having a go at doing things without any aids, or at least the minimum, will boost your morale and if it turns out wrong, laugh and swear it will be better next time. Think of all those unused gadgets many people still have in the attic, the sewing machine, old tools, the mincing machine for leftover meat, knitting machine, the tape recorder, unread books, bags full of wool and needles So, cut the shopping bill, make it or do it yourself, put the unused gadgets in the boot sale stop eating so many take-aways, cook something, cut the stress and start to feel proud of the new emerging you. So much pleasure comes from doing or making something yourself, yes the job may be be daunting but the results will boost morale, bring pride and self satisfaction, go on make something, mend something, remember it is not hard work that causes stress but attitude of mind. I am no different to anyone else, but sometimes I do think much of the fun has gone out of just acquiring things instead of having a go. I recently found a large bag of unused wool hidden in an old box so I knitted a fancy colourful cushion cover and when it sat on the chair I felt quite a surge of pride and received compliments, even amazement that I could knit. Doing something yourself is therapeutic, brings pride, occupies mind, helps alleviate stress, and somehow, despite the hard work, brings a wonderful feeling of achievement, boosts morale and a feeling of pride, often followed by the desire to do it again and maybe make an even better job. For further information about stress management both personal and corporate Contact Freda Farrow - Stress And Wellbeing Consultant, phone 01362 820994 or e-mail fredajudd@hotmail.co.uk.

Watton Country Market

Have you visited Watton Country Market before? If you havent, you have been missing out on lots of local, homemade and home grown products which we pride ourselves on. If you have visited, then you know what we have to offer. Thank you everyone for continuing to support our Market. Now that summer is finally here, our regular customers have been enjoying our increasing range of seasonal plants to purchase. In addition to perennials, our bedding and hanging basket subjects are making a very colourful and tempting display and are most sort after. Vegetables are now coming on stream with carrots, new potatoes and lettuce joining spring cabbage, asparagus and rhubarb. Its not just plants and veg, we also have a wide diversity of craft items and greeting cards, which can be personalised as appropriate, or one off commissions can be requested just ask. This also applies to the cakes, pies and savoury items that our Cooks produce. Are there any items that you would like to see, or different combinations of current items? Come in and talk to us we dont bite!! Where else would you be able to get a reasonably priced, bespoke item just for you. I must not forget to mention our award winning free-range, ever popular eggs, which come in 4 different sizes For the more computer literate we are now on Facebook (watton country market). Have a look, tell your friends, like us, spread the word. Come in and see us on a Wednesday, between 8.30 and 11.30, in Watton Christian Community Centre on the High Street. Dont forget, the church volunteers in the next door room have refreshments for sale, so sit down and have a catch up with your friends.

Carboot at the Queens Hall Saturday 27th June

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

West Norfolk Aviation Society On Tuesday, the 2nd June, the West Norfolk Aviation Society met at the Methwold Social Club to hear Chuck Pettitt, a fellow member, give an account of his life from boyhood indecisions in the 1950s, through army cadet training and onto postings throughout the world. Although his training was predominantly military, he was proficient in flying numerous aeroplanes including helicopters. Not only did he sustain several bullet wounds in the Middle East but also survived the perils resulting from having to deploy his ejector seat; for this there was no training! Members of the society were impressed by the memorabilia and the many awards he had on display and were also impressed by the modesty Chuck had concealed prior to this revelation. He is quite severely handicapped with MS but this doesnt prevent him from inspiring those of us who share the membership of this society. Next month, on Tuesday July 7th, Keith Eldred will deliver a talk entitled From Semi-detached to Cold War Scheduled Monument. His RAF connections have given him experience with Austers through to Comets. In 1966, he and his wife bought the Gorse Industrial Estate (formerly RAF Barnham) from the MOD and have restored it as a memorial to that forbidding era.

Theres another opportunity for Fabricaholics!!

Once again Project Linus Norfolk is giving you the chance to top up your stash of cotton fabrics, and notions, at very reasonable prices, enjoy a day out and help a good cause. We are organising another coach from Watton to the Fabric Guild in Leicester on Friday 18th September at a cost of 17. Any profits will go towards Project Linus Norfolk. If you are interested please contact Pat on 01953 882966 or email patriciaphillips34@gmail.com for details.

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In your garden with Lotta Potts

I make no apology at all for repeating the first paragraph of last year's July offering as we so far to the middle of June have repeated ourselves so here goes. As the old red top tabloids used to say 'Phew What a Scorcher'. Well the early part of June was just that but it went a bit downhill. All the plants that had taken advantage of the wet winter had a surge of growth once it got hot. It all looked wonderful if a little wild and woolly. Then it cooled down and got a bit damp so if that continues we shall be looking out for potato blight. This occurs when we get a 'Smith Period' of warm humid weather. Who Smith was I have no idea. For those of us who are growing spuds for the first time it starts off as inoffensive brown spots on the potato leaves. Then it spreads rapidly from leaf to leaf. At this point cut off all the foliage down to just below the ground as once it gets into the stems it shoots down into the tubers and you'll lose them. Blight will also attack tomatoes and again remove any affected foliage. If the weather is wet before you notice blight you can spray potatoes and tomatoes with Bordeaux mixture which is readily available. Unfortunately it needs to be done every two weeks until mid-August and after rain. That could be quite a lot! The other plan would be to grow tomatoes under cover if you can and to grow early potatoes which are normally harvested before blight. Second earlies are a bit at risk but will keep under ground for a little while after the foliage is removed and main-crop are most at risk but unless you have a particular variety in mind they are so cheap it makes you wonder if they are worth the effort. On the subject of tomatoes I am interested to see how Monty Don's experiment with blight-resistant tomatoes goes. In case you weren't watching he has planted a selection of bush and cordon varieties that are said to be virtually blight-resistant. I don't know if he will be following the usual practice of 'stopping' (by removing the top of the main stem) the plants this month, usually at seven trusses but it will be interesting to find out. This is only done on cordon varieties, bush ones can just be left to get on with it. Sadly they tend to droop on to the soil so the lowest fruits are spoiled. I still think bush varieties are better in containers. In the greenhouse, of course, it's a different matter. The cordons will hit the roof and will certainly need stopping. There's a substantial amount of sowing to be done this month in the veg plot: main-crop carrots, early peas, spring cabbage, kohl rabi, turnips, lettuce, radishes, endive, chicory, oriental leaves (including Chinese cabbage and pak choi), winter radishes. Wow! Do you think you'd eat that lot? Me neither and I don't even know what some of them are. Obviously I lifted that list straight out of the expert's writings just to show the full range of what's available. There's a case for saying it shows the full horror of how to fill up 24 hours a day for weeks on end. No fun there! Most of us wouldn't have the space even with the inclination and the time. So, stick to what I believe is fairly fool-proof grow and enjoy what you like to eat, specially if it's expensive. If you can develop the skill to get the crop in a little early so much the better and you can bask in the knowledge you've beaten the opposition. No guarantees of popularity though. You'd think that July is the month for saying oh how lovely and sitting in the shade. Not a bit of it. There's the lawn to be kept short. Don't cut it at all in long dry spells, certainly don't water it unless it's a very new lawn. If it needs to be cut then raise the blades on the mower to avoid that 'scalped' look that will take

ages to recover. I always look on lawn mowing as pruning and there's lots more this month. Some roses need to be pruned this month. All the climbers, ramblers, old-fashioned and shrub roses that only produce one flush of flowers usually finish by the end of July. These are the ones to prune except the varieties that are grown mainly for their autumn hips. Basically it's a case of hard pruning the varieties that make lots of growth (mainly ramblers) to keep them within their framework but the smaller varieties just need a bit of a tidy. The roses should have more detailed instructions but if all else fails you can refer back to the grower or retailer. Modern bush roses dont need summer pruning but do need dead-heading. This can seem like pruning as to dead-head tidily usually involves removing quite a bit of stem with the old flower, back to a leaf or bud. All the bedding plants and perennials benefit from dead-heading. Tall specimens like delphiniums and lupins should have the flowering stems cut down to the ground once the flowers are over. As well as making the plant look tidy you may get a second flush of small spikes later on. It's a good idea to cut down aquilegias as well due to their seeding habits. It seems that each plant produces hundreds of seeds and they are all viable. The plants are pretty promiscuous as well so that the resulting seedlings may not be the same as either parent. On the bright side people have bred new strains and made money at it! I have to declare an interest I love these 'granny's bonnets' and just wish the flowers would last a bit longer on the plants. However, bees love them too and will merrily fertilise each and every one of them, shortening the display. If you have a bare patch it's worth investing in a couple of plants. It's an odd thing but the self-sown seeds will germinate but if you try it it's very difficult. I gave up years ago having spent cash on packets of seeds with no result whatsoever. Who said it 's fair? It's worth remembering that once plants have shed seeds for next year they have done their stuff and will no longer flower. The best example of this is the lovely sweet pea. Instead of dead-heading you live head by removing the flowers virtually on a daily basis for the vase or presents. If they are allowed to carry on and seed it takes ages to recover so keep picking them. Many people think that flowers should be left in gardens but this is one guilt-free removal and if you have lots you will be so popular with the recipients! Apart from lawn mowing, rose pruning and dead-heading, you may be planning a holiday this month or next particularly if you have to go with school holidays. It's as well to plan a bit in advance. For example it's not a good idea to have containers and baskets out in the front garden that suddenly disappear when you go away. That's almost as good an advert as a for sale sign. Either move the containers about for a few weeks or arrange for someone to look after them. Gardening friends will usually look after each other's plots on a reciprocal basis, taking the crops that are ready for harvesting and the flowers that are ready for picking. That way nobody has the awful jungle to face on return. If you have a 'stay cation' do try and visit open gardens. There's always a 'wow factor' and ideas to steal for next year, even if it's a colour combination you wouldn't have thought of. Occasionally you might come across a gardener in a large open garden and if they have time have an enormous amount of knowledge and experience to pass on. Still, on the days you stay at home and watch the rain you can plan for the next season or next year. If it's dry keep on weeding.

Rocklands Flower Festival

All Saints Church (On the hill) The Annual Rocklands Flower Festival will be held at Rocklands All Saints Church (On the hill) from Saturday 11th July until Monday 13th July, from 10am until 5pm (ish). On Saturday and Sunday apart from the amazing flowers in the Church, which dates back to 1066, there will be a bar-b-que, sales of Bric-a-Brac, plants and cards as well as light lunches, cream teas and cakes as well as teas and coffees all served in the Old Rocklands School Room. Entrance is free but donations will be greatly appreciated. Monday there will be the flowers in the Church and teas and coffees only with some cakes. The event is to raise funds for the upkeep of the Church, churchyard and Schoolroom. There will be signs around to direct the route to the Church for those unfamiliar with Rocklands. Follow signs to shop from B1077 and follow past the School and to the left fort along Low Lane and left at the bottom up the hill.

Ashill & Holme Hale Garden

Club Members welcomed Lucy Redman to our May meeting where she talked enthusiastically about the 'Principles of Garden Design and Plantsmanship'. Lucy's passion for gardening began in childhood and continued in her education of rural studies at high school and then with the RHS gardens at Wisley. She started her garden design business in London in 1989 and now runs the Lucy Redman School of Garden Design from her home in Rushbrooke near Bury St Edmunds where the garden is used as a teaching resource. Lucy is not a fan of the minimalist style of the Chelsea show gardens and believes gardens should be fun, relaxing and a reflection of the owner. Rather than use a slide presentation Lucy drew on a white board to explain the basics of garden design and complemented this with examples of plants which were passed around. In conclusion the audience were invited to pose questions about their own problem areas and one lucky member received full and detailed written suggestions to renovate an area of their own garden. The Lucy Redman garden is open to the public every Friday until the end of September but the club is arranging a coach outing there on Wednesday 2nd September. Can't wait! July 23rd David White - RSPB Lakenheath Nature Reserve August 27th - AGM September 2nd - Coach outing to The Lucy Redman Garden

Bradenham & District

Horticultural Society

This Julys meeting will take place in the Village Hall on Thursday July 16th at 7.30pm when our guest speaker will be Granny Jones, whose talk How we used to eat will entertain us and revive old memories about World War 2 rationing and recipes. All are welcome to come along. For further information, please contact our Chairman, Marianne Kilmartin, on 01362 820744.

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Carnival this year was again a little different, the Carnival Committee decided that because of equality there should be a Prince and Knights as well as the Princess and her maidens, therefore 6 tabards had to be made also cloaks had to be altered. Many thanks to Terry and Graham Thomas for taking on the task of making the tabards for us at very short notice it would not have been possible without their help. This meant there were too many to ride in Mike Wormalls lovely car so the Princess and Prince rode in the white open top London taxi and the knights and maidens walked behind, the girls all looked beautiful and the boys very handsome as they paraded through the town, they were all very excited and had a lovely enjoyable time. The Dutch Flower Parade very kindly donated the beautiful bouquets this year in the colours to match the girls headdresses and sashes, the girls were delighted with them. Each girl received a gift of a silver bracelet from the Carnival Committee and each boy received a wallet with a coin inside from the Twinning Association. Every year Carnival Committee writes to all the Junior Schools in the Wayland Area asking for a 10 or 11

year old girl and this year a boy to take part as Carnival Princess an this year Prince, when we have the names of 6 or 7 girls or boys then a small panel choose one girl to be Carnival Princess, one to be Prince and the rest are knights and maidens, we then along with their parents dress them in our white dresses, which we look after very carefully as they are now 28 years old. There is a lot of chatting and excitement when taking part in the festivities. Each year I take photographs of the girls singly and also with their parents in my garden. Each girl receives printed copies of both. The girls who took part this year were:- Ellie Lynch (Princess), Grace Schofield, Bethany Benet, Bronwyn Nicol, Kelly Farrow, Isla Gillespie, Chantelle Yates.(Maidens) The boys who took part were:- Oliver Hutchings (Prince) Oscar Reed, Leon Davies, Ross Zachariades, Sean Lewis. It was great to see the Mayor of Watton Ken Birch and his wife as they rode in a wonderful white vintage convertible car. The procession was much longer this year with some really terrific costumes and thank goodness it finished before the rain started. The girls and boys were

so excited about everything and had a truly magical day altogether. WELL DONE TO ALL. Our evening finished with all our helpers having a delicious Chinese meal together. A huge Thank You to my committee and all of our members for all their help in making the day the success that it was. At the end of May we had our Twinning visit to Weeze for five days, we all had a lovely time staying with our twin families. Whilst there Marilyn, Chris and I were very privileged to be invited to a special ceremony in Holland celebrating 70 years since the war finished, it was a lovely moving experience. Next year it is the turn of our Weeze twin families to visit Watton, two members of the Weeze Tambourcorp Band are looking for a twinning link in Watton, preferably two couples in their fifties, if you are interested in making a link with these families this would be the ideal time and opportunity. Please contact me by telephone or e-mail below and I will give you more information about them. If you would like to know more about the Watton Twinning Association please contact me on 01953 883317 or magsdevine@tiscali.co.uk

Watton Twinning Association

Left to Right. Bethany Benit, Grace Schofield, Oscar Reed, Kelly Farrow, Ross Zachariades, Bronwyn Nicol, Ellie Lynch (Princess) Town Mayor Ken Birch, Oliver Hutchings, Isla Gillespie, Sean Lewis, Chantelle Yates, Leon Davies

Left to right: Adrian Spencer, Rosie Spencer, Ken Birch , Mildred (Millie) Cooper, Jean Milnes, Mrs Birch, Ged Milnes

Millie Cooper is 100! Millie Cooper (nee Abel) celebrated her 100th birthday on 25th May with a party surrounded by family and friends in the communal lounge at the sheltered housing scheme where she has lived for the past 22 years. She was born in Toftwood and after her marriage to Bill in 1938 moved to Dereham then to the Watton area. Among the 50 guests at the party were her 2 daughters, 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren who range in age from 5 months to 29 years old. The mayor of Watton and his wife also paid a visit bringing a gift of flowers. Among the many presents a card from the Queen was proudly displayed. Millie enjoyed her day with members of the family, some from as far away as Scotland.

Little Acorns Playgroup

Carnival day has been and gone for another year and as usual we had our Tombola stall to raise funds for the playgroup. The weather wasn't too bad but could have been better. We would like to thank the parents, friends and families who supported us by donating items for the stall and all those who supported us on the day. We raised a grand total of 156.40 some of which will go towards purchasing walkie talkies so we can communicate with staff when some are outside with children. With the end of the summer term approaching some of our children will soon be visiting the new school that they will be starting at in September and we wish them well. If anyone has a child who is 2 years old or soon will be we have places available for September. We run from the front hall of the Youth & Community Centre, Harvey Street, Watton 8.45am to 11.45am Monday to Friday term time only. For more information please call in and see us or give us a ring on 07843772712 anytime or alternatively call Angie on 01953 883233 or Dawn on 01953 881382

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First time sleep over

On May 16th 2015 2nd Watton (RAF) Brownies and 1st Watton Guides were given the opportunity by St Marys Church Watton to use a marquee for a sleepover. The Brownies had never been on a unit sleepover before due to it being necessary for one of the leaders to have an overnight license so we thought this would be the perfect opportunity for the girls to experience a sleepover, for a leader to complete her license and for the Brownies and Guides to have a joint event to promote Brownies joining Guides once they turn 10. The girls arrived on the Saturday evening and after chatting, setting up beds and having a hot chocolate and cookie we all got a surprisingly good nights sleep. We woke up bright and early to glorious sunshine on Sunday and once the girls had packed away we got breakfast underway, a choice of cereals and juice followed by hot chocolate and a croissant which was a

hit with everyone, leaders included! After a few games inside the marquee ran by the senior section the girls ventured outside and played various games with a parachute in the field which everyone thoroughly enjoyed. After all the fun and games a final drink and biscuit in the church finished off the sleepover and everyone was collected. Everyone had a lovely time and we are incredibly grateful to St Marys Church for allowing us to use the marquee and have such a fantastic time. It was a fantastic introduction into Brownie camp for the girls and we cant wait for our next overnight adventure and hope that more joint events with the guides will follow. If you have a daughter aged between 7 and 14 and they are interested in joining Brownies or Guides, or you are interested in becoming a girlguiding leader please contact us at Brownies2ndWattonRAF@hotmail.com for more information.

At our May meeting John Newmeir gave us a presentation entitled Unusual Experiences of a Paramedic. He told us of an accident he was called out to involving a motor cyclist who was wearing full leather gear. The motor cyclist had sustained injuries that meant they had to remove his leathers to check him out. On doing this, they found he was wearing stockings and suspenders underneath his leathers. Another time they were called to a house fire, and the dog would not allow the firemen in to the house, and it was overcome by smoke. The fireman asked if he could do something for the dog, and he told of his struggle to fit an oxygen mask on to the dog before it went to the vet. That and many more stories kept us amused

and entertained. On 15th May a group of U3A members took a coach trip to Wroxham Broads, where we spent a leisurely time cruising along the Broads from Wroxham. We were able to see several species of ducks, swans, and a pair of resident Egyptian geese. We admired the riverside homes, including one which was once owned by George Formby. We were able to enjoy some pleasant sunshine after the cruise whilst wandering around Wroxham. Brian Eulers Pub Lunch group will be meeting at The White Horse at Langham on Tuesday 30th June. Susan Shepherd-Pages Garden Visit group will be visiting Bird Apton Manor in South Norwich on Sunday 5th July. If

you would be interested in joining the Garden Visit group, please telephone Susan on 01953 881373. Our planned visit to Sandringham House and Gardens in July, has been cancelled, due to lack of support. We need new members to join the Watton U3A who are prepared to help the committee and join our activity groups. We specifically need members with computer and organizational skills. Please telephone Anita Taylor on 01953 881110 for further details and a membership application form. Our speaker at the next meeting in July will be Robert Chalmers with his presentation on A Trip to Kilimanjaro. For further details on the National U3A go to www.u3a.org.uk.

Watton & District University Of The Third Age

Rotary Roundup Its only halfway through the month as I submit this piece but what a busy 2 weeks it has been. Firstly, we hosted the return leg of a Rotary Friendship Exchange. Last year, 10 souls from our District, 1080, including 4 from our club, were hosted for 12 days by Rotarians in District 5520. Seven guests, from the Rotary Clubs of Alamogordo, Riodoso and Las Cruces Rio Grande in New Mexico, USA, flew from El Paso in 3 hops via Atlanta and Schipol to Norwich on 5th June, where we met them the next morning at the Holiday Inn. A fairly intensive programme of visits and sightseeing included the City of Norwich Aviation Museum, Sandringham, Cambridge, Thetford, Bury St Edmunds, St Georges Distillery &c. On the first evening we dined at the Willow House, not only christening the just-in-time refurbishment but also celebrating one of the guest couples golden wedding anniversary. Another evening was spent at Strikes, Dereham, where we joined in with Swaffham Rotary clubs annual bowling social. Despite not having bowling alleys in their locations, the New Mexicans scored the highest individual ladies and gents scores, and one of the 3 Watton/American teams obtained the highest overall score out of the 8 teams. On 11th June, the day after handing our American visitors over to their next Rotary hosts in east Suffolk, we had our annual Vocational Awards presentation evening after our usual weekly dinner meeting at the Hare & Barrel Hotel. This year, the individual award was given to Marlene Secker of

Shipdham (Below extreme right). Born and bred in the village, she has been and is a tireless worker for the community and, in particular, masterminding the resurrection of the WI Hall. In acknowledging the award, Marlene said that if everyone did just one little thing to help their community, how much better life would be. How true. The group went to the Wayland Show Committee. In receiving the cup and certificate on behalf of the committee, chairman Ian Whittingsteel (pictured right) gave a short history of this ancient show, and quoted some of the more amusing records of past activities. Ian was accompanied by vice-chairman Adrian Soskin, who is responsible for the considerable equestrian elements of the show. Finally, yesterday (14th June as I write) was Carnival Day. We had our usual straw-draw stall, together with a demonstration ShelterBox. With many thanks to Carnival Organiser, Cheryl, and her team, and to all those supporting our cause; we raised 304 nett, a nice boost to our charities account. Martin Anscombe

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The Classic Car Event was a great success with over 6000 people filling the High St. The crowds were entertained by over 300 cars and motorcycles providing the main

attraction whilst Classic Coaches brought people to and from the events happening on the Old Watton Airfield. The organisers described the event as " better than ever

thanks to very generous sponsorship from The Eastern Daily Press and a very enthusiastic, large and knowledgeable crowd.

Packed High Street for Classic Car Event

The Winning Cars: Left Austin Dorset "Street Rod" 3rd, Sunbeam Alpine 1st and right Triumph GT6 3rd.

Picture by Neal Trafankowski

A New Year for Inner Wheel The June business meeting of the Inner Wheel Club of Watton was held recently and was followed by the AGM, but first the members met to enjoy a delicious supper provided by out-going President Brenda Davis. Feeling well wined and dined, the members set about dealing with club business. One major item on the Agenda was to agree on the charities which would benefit from funds raised. This was determined by vote and those receiving 100 each are: Meningitis Research Foundation, Nelsons Journey, The Thursday Club, McMillan Cancer, The Norfolk Heartbeat Trust, Prostate Cancer Research, The Norfolk & Norwich Association for the Blind, Norfolk Carers Alliance and Alzheimers Research. Plans were also made for the forthcoming Strawberry Tea and arrangements made for attendance at various District events. At the AGM the President gave a resume of a very busy year during which members have worked hard but have had the opportunity to play as well with outings, bowling mornings and Girls Nights Out added to the activities on offer. A considerable number of events have taken place and, thanks to the efforts of the members and the generosity of the public, a considerable amount of money has been raised for charities which Inner Wheel supports. Some significant highlights were recalled: one was the presentation of the

defibrillator and the subsequent training day, and another, the John Garratt Memorial Concert held in April. The meeting also received reports from Club Officers and gifts were presented to those retiring from posts held. At the close of the meeting President Brenda (above left) handed the Collar of Office to Pauline

Baldry (above right) who will lead the Club for the following year. In so doing the out-going President wished Pauline well for her year in office and Pauline responded by thanking Brenda for working so hard to make 2014-15 such a profitable and enjoyable year for the Inner Wheel Club of Watton.

Success is in the bag for Naomi's fundraising slimmers Members of the Watton Slimming World group collected 81 bags of clothes theyve successfully slimmed out of to raise money for Cancer Research UK as part of the national fundraising campaign, the Big Slimming World Clothes Throw. Naomi, runs the Watton groups, which meets every Thursday at the sports and social club, and she encouraged members, their friends and families in Watton to collect the clothes, shoes and accessories they no longer need to generate stock for the Thetford Cancer Research UK shop.

"Members of the Watton groups have lost an amazing 353 stone between them since January this year Because my members are so sure theyll never need their big clothes again, when I told them about the Big Slimming World Clothes Throw they couldnt wait to bag them up and donate them to charity. The clothes collected by Slimming World will be donated to Cancer Research UK shops across the country, with each bag raising up to 25 for the charity. Anyone who would like to join Slimming World is welcome at the Watton group, which meets every Thursday at 9.30am, 11.30am, 5.30pm & 7.30pm at Sports and Social Club, Dereham Road, Watton. To find out more visit www.slimmingworld.com or call Naomi on 01842 763745

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A Quick Look Round By ORBITER Summer is here, and the Election is now just a memory, though we had a result that the experts did not expect ( so much for experts !), but at least we now have a government who can take all the blame, rather than a coalition, which very rarely seems to work. And there appears to be a return to propriety, as most of the newspapers have now gone back to calling the Prime Minister by his full name, (though they may omit the Mr.), rather than Dave. And he does seem to be putting together the first stages of his pledge to try to get some concessions from the EU, even if the promised referendum does not take place. When you reach the age of senility, like me, you find the continual taking over of computers not only a nuisance but a bore, for they seem to want to take away the essence of communication with the rest of the human race. No longer can we talk to our bank manager any queries have to go through some distant office, and will only receive attention after you answer a whole slew of irrelevant questions, and even then the chances of speaking to an actual human being are slim. Have a problem with your car tax, and a computer demands all sorts of details, many of which do not seem to be relevant. Even writing an e-mail can be made difficult by your computer deciding it knows what you wish to say better than you do, due to a so-clever system called Predictive Text. Thus if you type Im off to do my shopping at Lidl this may be translated to Im off to do my shopping at Life, which is nonsense. Or if you write Cheers, this may be altered to Cherries. This is an insult by the computer designers who insinuate that they know better than you do what you wish to say. And those self- service tills at the supermarket are all very well, when they work properly, but often they fail to recognise the code of an item, and a human has to come and sort things out. Besides it is much nicer to have a chat with a real checkout person. (Well, if you dont get out much, it is.) Well, the football season is now over and congratulations to Norwich, who came through with flying colours eventually, winning the vital play-off at Wembley. This method of deciding the third team to be promoted can cause some great excitement at the end of a season, but could also occasion some measure of unfairness, for while it would have been quite reasonable for Middlesborough to have won, on the basis of their closeness on points, to have lost to Ipswich, who finished a whole seven points behind Norwich would have seemed quite unfair. What is usually forgotten, however, is that although promotion or relegation is often decided on the last day of the season, it could well be that a goal missed or some other error earlier in the year may have been the difference between success or failure. Now, unfortunately, it may be necessary for one or two of the men who helped the Canaries to promotion to be transferred out, since it will be considered that the team will need to be strengthened in order to meet the demands of Premiership football, which will be a poor reward for their fine efforts. At the time of writing football is dominating the headlines, with the allegations of corruption at the very top level, and I am sure no-one will be surprised, for with the millions of pounds flowing back and forth in the game, there must be great temptations for evil-doing. The wages being paid to the top professionals have reached obscene proportions with several p layers receiving well over 250,000 a week, which is more than a million pounds a month! And we moan when doctors want 200, 000 a year and our MPs 74000. One individual at a leading club is on an even higher rate, and he cant even command a place in the team. Of course all this money comes from the fans, either from subscriptions to television companies or attending matches, for which, in the Premier section, can cost anything from 25 to 75 a time. These figures are mind-

boggling to the older generation, who had to pay just two bob (10p) to watch the stars of the day, such as Stanley Matthews. That means to watch Wayne Rooney can cost seven hundred and fifty times as much! So, no wonder corruption abounds. And what a surprise that the action being taken to clear up the mess comes from the United States, but whether that means that things will be dealt with more speedily remains to be seen. Let us hope so, for justice, as meted out in this country, gets progressively slower, with court cases currently dealing with crimes committed in 2013 and 2014, while official inquiries take even longer, one is even into its thirteenth year with no sign of completion. Those of us who read the local papers will have noticed the arguments for and against the new bus station just being completed in Thetford, but from the point of view of a visitor, I can say what a great improvement this is. Of course since the old bus station was merely a space in the middle of a car park, a purpose built one could only be better. However any change that may be beneficial to the majority will cause inconvenience to a few, and no doubt there are a few points that remain to be sorted out. Re-designed bus stations seem to be the fashion in Norfolk at the moment, for the layout at Kings Lynn is currently being changed and shows every sign of being a great improvement. Now I am fully aware that a report of a serious crash between two lorries on the A14, causing rush hour chaos, is no laughing matter, but nevertheless I could not repress a smile when a later bulletin informed that one lorry was carrying a cargo of Teddy Bears. Just why that seemed amusing I cannot think, but perhaps I have a peculiar sense of humour. But I am sure that it was no picnic for those held up for four hours ! Good afternoon.

Merton Village Get Together

After a dubious start in the morning, the weather gave us a lovely, sunny afternoon to enjoy the occasion of Mertons first Village Get Together, and it was wonderful to see so many people coming together on the village green. Well over half the village came along and we received apologies from quite a few more who couldnt be there but wanted to be! A marquee provided shade from the sun and shelter from the sharp breeze as well as a place to enjoy a cup of tea and some of the delicious cakes so generously provided by a number of residents. We also had scones and clotted cream to enjoy with the wonderful strawberries Elliot provided, which proved extremely popular! A few games kept some of the younger (and young at heart) amused while others enjoyed a sit down and chance to catch up with old and new friends and neighbours over a cuppa. We had an opportunity to meet Bonnie and Baa-rie, two small orphan lambs that are being hand reared by Ali. Quite a few people had great fun trying to guess Bonnies weight and it was hilarious watching them both being fed with their afternoon bottle of milk! Bonnie polished hers off in no time and then proceeded to try and get some of Baa-ries, getting her face splashed with milk in the process. A really big thank you to everyone who helped to make it such an enjoyable afternoon. Thank you to the people who planned & organised the event, those who provided the marquee and those who helped to put it up, and take it down afterwards. To the people who loaned equipment and helped to transport and set up the tables and chairs. To those who allowed access to their electricity sockets to power the tea urn. To those who provided the wonderful cakes, scones, cream, strawberries and other refreshments. To those who helped serve the refreshments and do the washing up. And a special thank you to everyone who came along to join in and support the event, helping to make it the enjoyable occasion it was!

Shipdham & District Book

Group The Book discussed at the meeting on 20th May was Dominion by C J Sansom. This is set in the 1950s in a Britain which made peace with Hitlers Germany in 1940 and is stll under Nazi domination. Jews are being rounded up and disappearig. There is an active Resistance headed by Winston Churchill, who had not become Prime Minister, and ever present SS and Gestapo. Most comments were favourable including: excellent; intriguing; fantastic; compelling; absorbing; brilliantly researched; very good characterisation and frightening as a possbility. Adverse comments included the length of the book with some discusson on how it might have been reduced whilst maintaining the tension and detail. All in all it was defined as an ambitious, thought provoking page turner and one of the best group choices of recent times. As this was the first meeting of our next decade there was some discussion on the method of selecting books and the structure of meetings. We also commented on the fact that without any active canvassing or promotion of the group we are in the fortunate position of having a full membership with a waiting list, a situation which has prevailed for the greater part of our existence. Larger numbers would not fit into members homes nor allow the preferred ethos of our meetings. At the meeting on17th June we discussed The Shrimp and the Anemone by LP Hartley. This is written through the eyes of Eustace, a sickly nine year old Edwardian boy, and his sister Hilda. The setting is on the Norfolk coast, unmistakably Hunstanton. It is the first of a trilogy. The book had a mixed reception. Some members enjoyed the insight into Edwardian somewhat impoverished middle class childhood and want to read the other two books. Others struggled with the language and gave up although the book has only 219 pages. It was agreed that it is of its time and should not be judged by our own, always difficult; the second half is more interesting than the first and it is not as good as Hartleys ever popular The Go Between. We suspect that there is some reflection of Hartleys life and attitudes. For our meeting on 15th July we are reading The Lollipop Shoes by Joanne Harris.

Shellrock Circle Club For Rocklands and the surrounding districts. Venue:

The Village Hall, The Street, Rocklands. Contact: Secretary Allyson Blandford on 01953 488103

10th June 2015. The annual buffet lunch was well attended. The catering staff from the Dell Bowling Club in Wymondham provided a bountiful array of things to eat, both sweet and savoury and so there was something for everyone to enjoy. We were happy to welcome two new members and also glad that Ann and Sheila have decided to give the club a second chance. A few members were away on holiday and a few were ill but everyone else put in an appearance. After lunch, we played a variety of games and as usual, we also played the favourite "Hoi!" We had a quiz which was a bit unusual as you had to solve pictures for well known phrases. The task was won by Allyson of Rocklands. Next month's letter will be "Z." Our entertainer for August 12th will be Chris Alderton who will play the classical guitar. This should make a change to Country and Western music. Continuing the musical theme, on September the 9th Ms. Caerwin Thomas will play the harp. October 14th Mrs. Margaret Thomas will give a demonstration of flower arranging. November 11th a display of "3D" quilting and fabric flowers will be demonstrated by Mrs. Georgette Vale. December 9th brings our years programme to a close when we will be entertained by the school children of Rocklands with Christmas songs. Please feel free to come along to any of the entertainments listed above. We will be happy to see you. Entrance fee 2 per person. This includes tea/coffee and biscuits. Meeting starts at 2pm till 4pm.

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Watton Churches Together St. Marys Church, Watton

www.stmaryswatton.org Follow us on @StMarysWatton

If I can be of help to you please do not hesitate to contact me, on 01953 881439, I shall be available at church on Tuesdays between 10.30am and 12 noon - Gerry Foster

1st, 3rd & 4th Wednesday at 9.30am Holy Communion 2nd Wednesday Morning Worship

Tuesdays 7.30am-8.00am, Thursdays 5.00pm5.30pm Saturdays 9.30am10.00am Parish Prayers.

Church Office opens Tues, Wed & Thurs 9am-1pm Tel: 01953 881252 margaret@churchadm.freeserve.co.uk

Sun 5th 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am Holy Communion Sun 12th 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am Holy Communion 4.00pm Super Hero Sunday Sun 19th 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am Holy Communion Preacher & Celebrant, The Rt Revd Jonathan Meyrick, Bishop of Lynn Sun 26th 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Worship 6.30pm Choral Evensong

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 quiet place. At 10.30 there is a half-hour Midweek Service in the Large Vestry

led by the Minister or a Church Member. Sun 5th 10.45am Revd D & Mrs S Greenaway 6.30pm Mrs S Greenaway Sun 12th 10.45am Local Arrangement 6.30pm Rev V Spencer Sun 19th 10.45am Mrs S Mann 6.30pm At Dereham Trinity Church Sun 26th 10.45am Steve Sowerby 6.30pm Miss J Woor

Roman Catholic Community Each Sat 5.30pm Mass at Watton Methodist Church

St. Nicholas Church, Ashill Tuesdays at 10.00am Holy Communion Sun 5th 9.30am Lay Led Worship Sun 12th 9.30am Family Holy Communion 12.30pm Holy Baptism Sun 19th 9.30am All Age Worship

St. Georges Church, Saham Toney Sun 5th 11.00am All Age Worship and Holy Baptism Sun 12th 11.00am Family Holy Communion Sun 19th 11.00am All Age Worship & Holy Baptism

S.S. Peter & Pauls Church, Carbrooke Sun 5th 10.30am Family Holy Communion Sun 12th 10.30am Morning Worship Sun 19th 10.30am Holy Communion

St John the Evangelist Church, Ovington Sun 5th 9.30am Holy Communion Sun 19th 10.30am Lay Led Worship Sun 26th 10.30am Benefice Holy Communion Preacher and Celebrant The Rt Revd Jonathan Meyrick, Bishop of Lynn

All Saints Church, Threxton Our next service will be on Sunday 5th July at 11am

WATTON BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Mon 20th July - 12 for 12.30pm Lunch at Griston Wagon & Horses. Please note there will be no meetings during July

Breckles, Caston, Great Hockham, Griston, Merton, Stow Bedon, Thompson

Let the little children come to me; to such

as these the kingdom of God belongs. Jesus (Mark 10:14)

Sunday 5th July - 5th Sunday after Trinity 10:30 am United Holy Communion, Thompson

Sunday 12th July 6th Sunday after Trinity 9:00 am Matins (BCP), Merton 9:00 am United Holy Communion, Breckles Said service, NOTE EARLIER TIME 7:30 pm Blossom and Yarn Songs of Praise Festival, Thompson

The Bishop of Lynn, Jonathan Meyrick, will preach and then during refreshments do a turn as the rock n roll bishop

Sunday 19th July 7th Sunday after Trinity 9:00 am Matins (BCP), Gt. Hockham 10:30 am United Holy Communion, Caston

Sunday 26th July 8th Sunday after Trinity 9:00 am Holy Communion (BCP), Merton 10:30 am United Holy Communion, Gt. Hockham

Sunday 2nd August 9th Sunday after Trinity 10:30 am United Holy Communion, Griston

For all our Parishes

Pray and Play No service on 1st July.

Wednesdays, 8th & 15th July, 10:15 am, Caston School Hall. Wednesdays, 22nd & 29th July, 10:15 am, venue t.b.a.

The Way Youth Group (ages 11+) Sunday, 5th July, 7:00 pm, Connect youth BBQ, Necton

The Way Youth Group (Ages 11+) Sunday, 7th June, 7:00 pm, Rectory, Caston

Friday, 19th June, 7:00 pm, connecting with other deanery youth, Rectory, Caston

Enquiries Revd. Bob Nichols Tel. (01953) 483222; Email revbobnichols@gmail.com

MID NORFOLK SINGERS

SUMMER CONCERT In Aid of Riding for the Disabled

St Peter and St Paul CARBROOKE Saturday July 4th 7.30

HOROVITZ Captain Noah & His Floating

Zoo RUTTER Birthday Madrigals CHILCOTT a Little Jazz Mass

Tickets 10 to include glass of wine (under 16 6) FROM

Mullenger and Co High St WATTON O1953 883473

Ceres Bookshop SWAFFHAM 01760 722504 Dereham Travel 01362 694211

or on the door

What's on at St Mary's Church Watton

SUPERHERO SUNDAYS Come along and join us for superhero stories and exciting games on our outside field and in the Church Rooms. You can even come along in your favourite superhero costume! At St Marys Watton 12th July, 4- 5.15pm Fun, food, friendship and a memorable story.. MESSY CHURCH at St Marys Church, Watton Thursday 23rd July 3.00-5.00pm Fun Friendship and Food SUMMER RECITALS at St Marys Church, Watton at 1.10pm to be followed by lunchtime treats. 30th July Jigs & Slides, folk music by The Ensemble 6th August Relaxing Sounds with the Harmonettes Donations to the Organ Fund most welcome.

GRAND FORCES DAY EVENT at St Marys Church Watton Saturday 22nd August.

The gates will open at 9.30am with free entry. There will be a display of military vehicles, shooting range, living history displays, radio shack, working model boats and collectors stalls and much more. If you would like to book a space within the military displays please contact Paul Weatherill 01953 884213. At 11.00am General The Lord Dannatt will open the event and there will be a military vehicle parade. Alongside this will be a car boot area costing 5 per pitch available from 7.00am, plus crafts, bric-a-brac and refreshments in the church from 9.30am-4.00pm. For more information and to book a craft stand please telephone 01953 881252.

Museum 4 Watton We have just had our very first outing, at the Watton Carnival and it was marvellous. The rain held off but the people didn't and many many of them stopped to ask questions and to enjoy our stunning displays. We had a suit of armour for the children to try on and be photographed, there was the recently acquired hand drawing of the Watton Railway, coins of all description and values some of which were bought by a couple from the States, information sheets, gold coins to hold and artefacts to impress and to be admired. The display area showed information of what is planned as well as the man who is responsible for it all now named Hero, a Roman soldier. His was the skeleton found 3 years ago on the Bennetts site and whose photo is now on display. The raffle was very popular because of the uniqueness of the prize come along to the Agricultural Show and all will be revealed! it raised 104, part of which will go towards our Stage 1 fund raising. Thanks to Breckland Council for allowing it to happen. We had a wonderful team of helpers who completed lots of Questionnaire , also part of Stage 1 Funding, as well selling raffle tickets, coping with youngsters trying on the armour and generally making everyone feel welcome. Nothing would happen without volunteers and several people stepped forward with offers of help as well as loans and donations of their own personal collections and your help will be most welcome too. So we hope to see you at the WAYLAND AGRICULTURAL SHOW on 2 AUGUST and we will tell you more then.

Holme Hale Summer Fete Holme Hale Summer Fete and fun dog show, Saturday 4th July 11am - 4pm. Vintage tractors, bouncy castles and slides, kickboxing, birds of prey, pet portraits, cake stall, craft and jewellery stalls, BBQ, refreshments and much more. Grand draw, cake and flower competition. Fun dog show from 12.30. Register your dog by 12.30 for judging at 2pm.

In the Frame Please do join us as Chris Warne returns to The Dragonfly Gallery for his second solo exhibition, where he will be displaying in excess of 40 Oil paintings. 'In The Frame' - Chris Warne - Art Exhibition Saturday 4th July - Saturday 18th July. Preview Event, Coffee Morning : Saturday 4th July - 10.00 - 1.00 The Dragonfly Gallery, Wayland House, High St, Watton. IP25 6AR. Contact Susan 01953 880205 for further information Opening Times: Weekdays 10 - 4pm, Saturday 10 - 1pm.

Queens Hall Coffee Morning The coffee morning at The Queen's Hall on the 4th July will be hosted by the Ladies from Stow Bedon Church. Coffee Tea and Homemade cake 1: 50. Light lunches available. Homemade Jam's, Marmades together with Gift's and Books will be sold. Please come and support us, monies will go to St Botolph's Church Stow Bedon. We look forward to seeing you. Stella Leonard PCC Secretary.

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After over 18 months of planning and preparation, the Blossom and Yarn knitting and flower festival is finally upon us! With well over a hundred people knitting and crafting, and contributions arriving from as far away as Australia, Blossom and Yarn promises to be the biggest village festival ever seen in this area. The scale of Blossom and Yarn is awesome. Not only will six village churches take on various themes, the knitted figures are life-size! Each one has been fashioned from over 250 10cm knitted squares. In addition to the knitted figures, there are hundreds of knitted flowers (including a huge array of poppies at Stow Bedon), knitted food items ranging from loaves of bread to pork pies and rhubarb, church mice and teddy bearsand lots of surprises. Each church site will be adorned with fresh flowers in keeping with the theme. The festival is fortunate in having Mrs. Lois Gill as its artistic director. Lois is a former national judge for NAFAS, and has won several medals for her floral art displays at the Chelsea flower show. Visitors can be sure that they will be treated to a very professional event. The festival will be opened at a preview evening at Caston Church, on Thursday July 9, by the Bishop of Norwich (accompanied by his knitted alter ego!).

Guests are invited to dress as for a wedding, and enjoy canaps and bubbly. Please note that tickets for the preview evening must be purchased in advance (15, includes passport for the weekend). From Friday July 10 through to Monday July 13, all six churches will be open from 10am to 6pm. A passport style ticket, which allows admission to all sites, is only 6, and children under 16 are free! Visitors can enjoy themed refreshments at each church: Easter at Breckles, a wedding at Caston, Christmas at Great Hockham, a baptism at Griston, remembrance at Stow Bedon and harvest at Thompson. There are activities for children at each church and toilets at each venue. Please follow the directions for car parking. On Sunday July 9, the regular united worship Holy Communion service will be a said service at Breckles Church, at the earlier than usual time of 9 am. In the evening, at 7.30 pm, Thompson church will host the festival Songs of Praise. Come along and raise the roof as we sing favourite hymns! The Bishop of Lynn will preach, and afterwards he will entertain us with songs in his role as the Rocking Bishop. Everyone is welcome at both these services. Dont miss this spectacular event, which will be a great day out for all the family.

Blossom and Yarn - its here!

Stow Bedon resident, Beryl Warren, with two Bishops of Norwich one of whom she knitted! (Photo: Alan Porter)

If you love the outdoors, want to exercise with others, want some "me" time, or want to improve your general health, then Nordic Walking is for you. Put yourself in pole position, and reap the benefits of one of the fastest growing fitness activities in the world. WHAT IS NORDIC WALKING? Nordic Walking uses specially designed poles to enhance your natural walking pattern. It is a genuine whole body exercise that can be enjoyed at many fitness levels, by all ages, on all surfaces, and in all weather conditions. This sociable and inexpensive activity is enjoyed by more than 10 million people globally. BENEFITS uses 90% your of your skeletal

muscles burns up to 46% more calories

compared to normal walking

reduces the impact on joints especially on hips and knees

improves your heart and lung function

relieves tension in the neck and shoulders

improves your posture and gait strengthens your back and

abdominal muscles improves your mental health So come on, give it a go, Breckland Nordic Walking is offering FREE taster sessions on Monday 6th July 6.30pm to 8pm at Watton Sports Centre, Dereham Road, IP25 6EZ. You've nothing to lose, only half an hour of your time, but plenty to gain! Three walks a week are programmed along with the occasional Charity walk at weekends Contact Kate on 07989 071544 or email: brecklandnordicwalking@gmail.com

Step into a healthier lifestyle Tha Ovington Crower bor Evnin tew yew orl, har yew gitten on tergitha, hoop yewre in fine fettle. Thas bin orl goo in Ovintun tha larst few deares, that ware the summer feart on Satdi and thet ware a rare ole dew, orl us ole boys wos up tha horl fust thing, hossin up them markees tew kip the rearn offa orl the goods wot wos on display an fer searle. Thares us bin a cryin owt fer a drop o rearn to git tha ole spuds a shufflin abowt under tha mowld an wos thet doo, thet pick Satdi ter slash it down. Dint matta cos we orl hed a great time, wi tha Barby kew tunnin owt heaps o hot sossidges and them flat bittsa minced beef, and plenny cupsa tea, we dint care if thet did rearn. hem wot was hevvin gearmes an competishuns owt in tha open put on sum rare owld clobba, but thet tracted fowlk ter cum an hev a look rownd. As yewshul tha mawthas hed eckselled thaselves and meard grat ole piles a cearks and spunges. Horry bort his barra up wi sum plants fer tha Plant stall an wen he went hoom the barra wos full o grub, he doont miss a trick he doont. I hent hard how much munny tha meard yit but tha way my missus kep arskin me fer more, cos she jist haddta hev nutha goo on tha raffle or tombola, tha shood be orlrite. Horry sed tew me up tha pub larst Satdi nite, arta weed dun wi orl tha feart stuff, Oim gooin ter hev wun o them wet rooms fer me blutions Sid he say. Wot I say Yew dunt need wun o them things Horry, yore roof oova yore barth leek like a sieve, so thas allus wet Ah yis he say But oim gooin ter git a lectric heeta an hang it under tha roof sos I cen hev a hot shower Oh I say Whooze gooin ter wire thet up fer yew Doont need no wirein Sid he say Ill plug it inter the lite I shell miss yew Horry I say Ware dew yew wanna be buried I got wrong along boy Julian larst munth, I wos choppin owt tunnips

fer ole Mrs P up tha otha enda tha willage an fergot orl abowt my bitta squit. I got it writ an he hed tew stop tha press tew git my bit in, I haddta git him a harf or tew tha nex week wen I saw him up tha strit. My missus hev jist towld me I shud be owt in tha gardin plantin owt my cabbage plants, cos thas gooin ter rearn agin termorrow and thettll git them started, so Id better git on. Dew yew tearke care tergitha, an dew yew kip a troshin. Boy Sid

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Once again Ishin Ryu Ju Jitsu headquarters in Caston has had a busy month. Starting the month with a seminar from visiting Sensei Dave Wilson, followed immediately by Ishin Ryu hosting its 5th British Championships. This year it was to be held at Thetford Leisure centre and students and parents travelled from long and far (including one group leaving Wales at 4am ) to be part