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in digital & online at www.thebrecklandview.cue Number 217 -December 2014

Christmas ShopOpen most days 9am to 4p42 Norwich Road, Watto

Everything for Christmas -Bargains Ga

Supporting East Anglian Air Ambulance

TON CHURCHES TOGETHER

INVITE YOU TO THE

OWN CAROL SERVICEWith Shine! Music Group

At WATTON SPORTS CENTRE

nday 14th December 4.00pm

lcome, seasonal refreshments will beserved aer the service.

On Thursday October 17th we had a

Promise Ceremony for one of our newBrownies. The girls can now decide ifthey want to have a theme and she

decided that she wanted to have aPrincess Party. All of the Browniescame dressed up, and they all lookedfantastic. Mums obviously put a lot of

thought into it.

We had a lot of games relating to thePrincess theme. We also had a browniethat did her Hostess badge, and the

brownies all had one of her cakeswhich was very nice. These are some ofthe activities that we do. At present weare working towards their circus badge,

the other week we made jugglin

which the girls enjoyed making.If you think your daughter wo

interested and is aged betwee

years old, we meet on Thevenings at the Blenheim Tedder Close. For more inforcontact 07795381676 or 01953 8

2nd Watton (RAF) Brownies

Promise Ceremony

WattonRelief InNeedCharity

The Trustees of this Charity willbe meeting early in December to

consider applications fromresidents of Watton for financialsupport this Christmas. It is hoped,therefore, that applicants willcontact the Clerk to the Trustees

prior to that date so that theTrustees can fulfil their duties.The Charity is an amalgamation of

Charities set up many years ago tosupport those in need. TheTrustees have a duty to distributethe income of the Charity torelieve, either generally or

individually, persons resident inthe town of Watton who are inconditions of need, hardship, or

distress by making grants ofmoney or providing or paying foritems, services or facilitiescalculated to reduce the need,hardship or distress of such

persons. Institutions ororganisations which provide orundertake in return to provide

items or services of facilities forsuch persons may also benefit.In the past few years grants have,in the main, consisted of supportfor the elderly to help with theextra costs of Christmas and/or theever increasing costs of keeping

warm. However, the Trustees aremost willing to consider

applications from other agegroups provided they are residentsof the Town of Watton and theyare in need, hardship or distress. Itis important to note that residentsin the parish of Carbrooke livingin many of the housingdevelopments in Norwich Road

are not eligible under the terms ofthe Charitys Scheme ofArrangement.

No preference is given to anysection of the community but therewill be times when applicants will

be required to give full personalfinancial details and provide

whatever information the Trusteesrequire before decisions can bemade. Any information given will

be treated in the strictestconfidence.Applications for assistance should

be addressed to:Derek I Smith, Clerk to the Trustees-Watton Relief in Need Charity39 Dereham Road, Watton IP25 6ER.

Tel: 01953 884044Email: [email protected]: Twelve months ago I made itknown that, after twenty years, Iwished to relinquish the position as

Clerk to the Trustees of this Charity. Itis disappointing that nobody is

prepared to take on the position. If

anyone wishes to talk over the dutiesbefore making any commitment pleasecontact me on the above numbers.

OvingtonBazaar

If you are stuck for ideas thisChristmas, come along to theBazaar at Ovington Village Hall on

Saturday 6 December, 12- 3pm to

find something unique on the craftstall. Lunches are available (filledrolls or delicious home-madesoups) as well as all the usualfestive fare and, of course, plenty

of cake! There will be gamcompetitions to amuse afamily, plus a raffle, tombonew for this year, a cho

mountain where every ticket prize.All the money raised is d

between St Johns Church Ovand the Village Hall.

The big December draw fVillage Hall Lottery will tak(1st prize 50!) and memb

forms for 2015 will be availaonly costs 12 a year and pridrawn every month.


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Press Release from Waon

Medical Pracce

Watton Medical

Practice

recruiting new

Ps

Watton Medical Practice is delighted toannounce that it is in the advanced stages ofrecruiting replacement family doctors as it

endeavours to continue to offer a high level ofcare to its patients.It is now finalising contracts to engage twoadditional GPs in early 2015.The move comes towards the end of a verydifficult year for the practice and its patientsin which it had to de-register 1,500 patients inJune to help maintain consistent and safelevels of primary care within the practice .

This scenario arose after the resignation oftwo GPs, the retirement of the senior partnerand the resignation of the practices previousnurse practitioner.Within the last few weeks, the practice has

been able recruit a new nurse practitioner, whois already proving highly-effective and

popular with patients,

Practice manager Mary Osborne said: We are

delighted to have our nurse practitioner inplace and are now looking forward to the twoadditional GPs joining us in the not too distantfuture.This recruitment is a significant step forwardfor the practice, which currently has 11,500

patients, and comes at a time that recruitment

of GPs is proving particularly difficult acrossthe wider NHS.

At present in Norfolk there are more tGP vacancies and a nationwide shortfamily doctors but the Watton practice,actively seeking to appoint further health professionals, including at leamore GP.In addition, the local area is expandin

plans for a further 800 more homescommunity either passed planning or

planning stage with Breckland Council.To maintain stability, the practice is apto NHS England to review its

catchment area boundary within Norfolk.This is at an early stage but Watton MPractice will work closely with partners

process, which include neighbouring prlocal councils and patients.Mrs Osborne explained that during the pthe patient list effectively remains clos

at this stage the 1,500 patients who wregistered will continue to be registereneighbouring practices.Those patients who move into an arcovered by any other medical practiccurrently be able to register with WMedical Practice.She said: While we have been throu

unprecedented period in our practice hwe have continued to offer a high level for our patients.We also have a loyal and dedicated tclinical and non-clinical staff, whoworked hard to support the practic

patients during this process.

We continue to evolve our innservices, such as online booking andwelfare visits by our in-house paramediAs the next step of that we are lforward to welcoming our new GPcontinuing to maintain a safe and fo

primary care service in Watton fpatients

Helping to keepour children safein winter

Be Safe, Be Seen thats the message

being promoted by a Watton funeral directorsBreckland Funeral Services, who donated250 reflective badges to local youngsters.The yellow high visibility reflective pin-

badges were given to pupils at Wayland

Junior Academy Watton at the schoolsassembly on November 3rd, following a

presentation on road safety by Laura Stevens.We are helping to raise awareness of theimportance of road safety by providing thereflective stickers and helping children beseen. With the clocks having recently gone

back, darker mornings and evenings mean

youngsters need to take even more care ontheir way to and from school, said TanyaMarwood, Manager at Breckland FuneralServices

Laura Stevens and Howard Leeder are ppresenting a Be Safe Be Seen badge to Mhead teacher at Wayland Junior Academy W


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Remembrance

ugh a child's eyes

s gone away again,

nt o in a plane.

od there at the airport,

in the rain.

ddy is a soldier,

ies a big gun.

s to lots of places,

always having fun.

y says she loves him,

es somemes at night.

er says it silly,

n't make it right.

mes Daddy calls us,

nds so far away.

s we have to be good,

lp Mummy everyday.

daddy came home last me,

nt out to the lake.

had to go home early,

crowds make Daddy shake.

sn't go to bed somemes,

he and mummy ght.

lots of shouts and banging,

er had a fright.

s coming home soon ,

esents for us all.

er wants a dolly,

like a ball.

ddy came home yesterday,

hers on a plane.

n't get to see them,

drove them down the lane.

people stood there,

heads hung low.

see my Daddy,

hough they drove past slow.

t my Daddys medals,

y Daddy's cap.

rather have my Daddy here,

y sister on his lap.

Capps

ave is an ex-servicemanng from Post Traumatic Stressll be publishing a compilationpoetry soon.

Waon, November 11th Picture by Mark Bunning Photography

Rotary Roundup

Our charities fund was greatly boosted by theDixieMix Jazz Concert on the last day of Octoberand the Coffee and Soup morning on the first dayof November. It was the 12th performance byDixieMix in the Queens Hall since their first gigwith us in 2009, and they just seem to get better

and better. DixieMix have quite a following, withenthusiasts travelling some distance (2 from Dissthis time) to attend this biennial concert in Watton.Indeed, we had a record attendance, which,including the raffle, raised 1012. The followingmorning 184 was added from our Coffee andSoup event at the Queens Hall gallery inassociation with the Craft Market.At the Clubs last evening meeting of October, at

which we had Michael Wassall, Leader of

Breckland Council, as our speaker, we inducted anew member, George Anderson Williams. Verysadly, that same evening, we lost our honorarymember, John Garratt, who had been sufferingfrom Motor Neurone Disease for a number ofyears. He will be greatly missed but wellremembered for his work with the Queens Hall

and as a brilliant performerwith the West End Waiters.The Club will be inevidence at the TownCouncils FestiveChristmas Market wherewe will have new and goodcondition used Christmasgiftware available bymeans of a choicetombola. Items will

include some gorgeouspashminas and other

textileware brought back from Nepal by a

member.

Anyone wishing to have presents deliveredlocally on Christmas day can avail themselves

of a service Watton Rotarians have provided formany years. Take gifts, ready-wrapped andclearly marked with recipients name and fulladdress, to Watton Post Office by middayThursday 18th December; there is a small covercharge of 2 per parcel.Everyone in Watton Rotary is most appreciativeof the generosity of the local public, enabling us

to support local, national, and internationalgood causes. On 13th November Laura Carvergave us a talk on the work of EACH (EastAnglia Childrens Hospice a charity we oftensupport) and the forthcoming launch of a 10million campaign to build a state-of-the-artreplacement for the premises currently in use at

Quidenham. We will be helping!

For more about us, visit our website:www.wattonrotary.org.uk.Seasons Greetings. Martin Anscombe.

Pictured left to Right: George Anderson-

Williams, President Francis Ulrych,Michael Wassell)

Christmas

ffee Morningwith Crafts and Gifts

St Marys Church, Watton

Saturday 13th December

9.30am 12 Noon


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Watton Country Market

Wednesday November 5th saw WattonCountry Market (formerly the W.ICountry Market) celebrate its 40th yearof trading. To mark this auspiciousoccasion, as previously reported in TheWayland News, a special market washeld at our usual time between 8.30 and11.30am in the Christian CommunityCentre.

Even as we marked this milestone, ournormal market continued. Plants, fruitand veg, eggs, home produced bakery,

preserves, handicrafts, knitting and cardswere all available. Orders, plus specialrequests for December and Christmastime continued to be placed.At 10.30, the Mayor of Watton, JohnRogers, made a speech in which he

praised the longevity of the market andextolled the virtues of buying local, and

thus supporting all Watton traders.The winners of the raffle andcompetitions which had been running inthe weeks leading up to the big day itselfwere then announced. All the proceedshave been donated to our chosen charity,the East Anglian Air Ambulance. Alan,

a volunteer from the organisation, had astand at our event detailing the vitalwork they do, and also had somemerchandise for sale. Betweenourselves and donations from the coffeeroom next door, over 300 was raised

WELL DONE and THANK YOUeverybody for your generous support.

We were delighted that Joyce Symonds,who until recently had been an active

participant in our Market, was able to bewith us. After a short speech (pictured)she then cut our anniversary cake, whichwas distributed to all in attendance.There are still a number of raffle prizes

to be claimed, so please do check yourtickets and come in to see if you have

been lucky

Though it was obviously a very happyoccasion, many of us had time to reflecton years gone by, and both producersand customers who are, sadly, no longerwith us.We would like to thank everybody, both

past and present, for their contribution tothe Country Market over the last four

decades -whether as producers, helpersor customers. We sincerely hope that wecan all come together again in 2024 tocelebrate our 50th Anniversary.Lastly, all the Marketeers would like towish a very happy and peacefulChristmas to you all. After our

customary January break, we lookforward to seeing you when we re-openfor business on Wednesday 4th February2015 at 8.30am but Please do rememberthat eggs WILL be available in Januaryfrom the adjacent coffee room.

West Norfolk Aviation Society

Members and guests of the West Norfolk Aviation Society (see our web site atwww.westnorfolkaviationsociety.org.uk) met on Tuesday 4th November and were treatedto a very colourful speech by ex-Royal Naval Air Service pilot, Peter Lawton; it wasentitled Down Among the Weeds. He recounted how, after leaving the service, he started

a crop spraying business flying in, what appeared to be, an even more hazardous arenathan during his service career. His accidents did not result from insecticide contamination

but from poorly maintained farm tracks (runways), collisions with power cables and badlyplaced trees. On Tuesday 2nd December the society meet again and will welcome WNASmember Mark Burch. He will talk to us about his experience working as an air traffic

controller at Norwich Airport and Duxford. The club secretary has decided that his speechshould be called: A Crash Course in Aviation.

'Royal' Visitfor InnerWheel

In October Queens Hall was thevenue for a right royal occasionwhen Marie Lloyd , Queen of theMusic Halls came to give anafternoon performance to a large,appreciative audience. RachelDuffield, a wonderful soloist andraconteur, transformed herself intothe character. With the help of

authentic costume and carefullyresearched movements andmannerisms, Rachel told the storyof Maries somewhat turbulent lifeand sang some of her best knownsongs. Following the performancetea and home- made cakes wereserved. This was a highly enjoyableevent with the added bonus ofraising 369 for charities supported

by Inner Wheel.More recently the Club had thehonour of acting as hosts for the

District meeting held at Diss. Thisinvolves, amongst many otherduties, giving a short talk about theClubs home town. Under theguidance of President Brenda

Davis, six ladies presented this in ahighly original way, usingWATTON as an acrostic and each

speaking briefly about WaylandAgriculture Town TradeOrganisations and Now. This wasvery well received by those present.The Club meeting this month wasvery hands on as membersstruggled to make table centrearrangements under the experttutorage of retired florist Alison

Dickson. This very enjoyable

activity, at which everyone

eventually excelled, was fby the business meeting aplans were laid for a numChristmas events. The Innerwill be participating in the Market so look out for thstalls on that day. On Decema Coffee Morning (in aid of

hall maintenance) with ToRaffle and a Craft Stall(for csupported by IW) will be Queens Hall from 9:30-11:3theres more: on Decembdont miss a great opportu

entertainment when the Wheel ladies themselves,with the ever popular WeWaiters, take to the stage tyou a Christmas CeleLunchtime Concert followelight lunch with a deseasonal twist! As usual tickavailable from Mullengers and again this will be in charities supported by IW) Wforward to your company ooccasions. Lesley Cowling

The voluntary group which liaisesbetween patients and staff at theWatton Medical Practice is lookingto broaden its membership.

The Patient Liaison Group has animportant role to play in helpingshape the ongoing developmentsand improvements at the practiceand currently has 14 volunteermembers, who are all patients.But it is now hoping to broaden itsmembership to better reflect the

demographics of the patient groupwithin the Watton Medical Practicecatchment area.PLG chairman Tom Fensom said:

We are seeking to recruitvolunteers from a wider range ofbackgrounds.We would like to see people such

as young mothers, those from ethnicminorities, and teenagers play a partin helping shape the future of the

practice.The PLG meets every two monthsand constructively discusses a rangeof issues. We work with thePractice Manager and clinical staffto assist in matters such asimproving communication anddiscussing the services offered inthe practice and the PLGcontributes by offering guidance,suggestions and relaying the widerviews of the patients.Formed in 2008, the group isseeking members who have a real

interest in the practice, and a desireto act as a link between the practiceand its population as well as

working towards enhservices.Mr Fensom added: The groestablished to ensure patients

voice in the current and direction of the practice and cfeedback and suggestions as we may make changes to improve the care offered to patMembers are also active outhe meetings within their imcommunities, delivering new

discussing issues with patienoting comments that coulshape the way the practice evoThe PLG played a ro

undertaking a patient survresults of which can be seenpractice website) agreeingareas for the practice for 20

more recently helped ruMacmillan Coffee Morning the practice on Septembwhich raised 136.72 for theMacmillan Cancer Support.As well as the core Patient Group, there is also a Patient Liaison Group members consulted for opinion, by e-mail, on important practice matters the need to attend meetings.Anyone from the

backgrounds who is interejoining the Patient Liaison or wants to find out moremembers and membership,

contact PLG chairman MFensom on Tom.fensom@nh

Patient Liaison Group see

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a Ovintonoowa

w gitten on tergitha, hoop yew hevwinta coots owt cos thas goonta git

afore long.hed it sorft leartly an my missus sheor blarst Sid she say Cor we hentonta suffa fer orl this nice weatha,nta a cummin an nun of us is reddyst yew mark my wuds

un thing abowt my missus, she allus

ha brite side.dint git rownd tew hevvin a chat wi

t munth, we hetta git started on thear beet an tha boss he say Thas arearn Sid he say An we orta gitsune afore thet dewhent bin in fild harf hour an down

me, cos thet nivva stop the ole sixwe got now, but wen we carted orf go tew hell iffen we dint leeve sum

on tha rood.ur local bobby wos sune on tew thaayin, Yewl hefta git that mowlde rood he say Dew else yewl bee the beak cum Mundiss he gi a grin an he say Will yewwontin thet grat ole tarky up tha

un tha year constabull?

bobby he corfed a bit an sed Wellsay, I sharnt meark a case owt

me, but yew betta dew suffin abowthet lot clent up an orf he went.ss he grinned wida, heed got awayda oova tha years, cos he allus git

tha bobbies a gret ole tarkey evraChrismus. Mind yew thet wuk booth wayscos we hent hed a lotta tackle goo missin,like sum o tha otha farmers arownd hare.

Thas suffin tew dew wi scatchin yar backIre bin towld.The boss say ter me he say Wos ole Horrydewin tha day, dew yew arsk him if hewant a job gitten tha mud orfa tha rood, Illsee him orrite fer a pint or tewI hossed rownd tew see Horry thet evnin,an wen I sed thars a pint or tew innit fer

yew Horry, cor blarst he got hisself a

shuval an wos up tha rood inna tha darkchukkin tha mud inta ole farma smiths fildafore I cud say northin. Duzzy ole fewl.Fust thing he sed tew me tha nex morningwos wot he thort of orl tha b++++Y drivaswot nigh on run him oova. I sed Dint yewhev wun o them yella coots on, sos tha

drivas cud see yew?Dint hev time Sid he say Yore boss hesay thar wore a pinta tew innit an I thort Iorta git thet mud orfa tha rood afore the

pub shut, I put wot I hed on his slearteHow much did yew hev Horry I sed Hell if I no Sid, must hev bin a few cos Ikep forlin orf my bike on tha rood hoom,

mind yew noin tha landlord his beer wareprobly orf, thetll sune meark yew git orlslummiky

Horry mite not be in line fer enny morewuk, wen the boss goo tew settal up hissleart cum Satdi.Wos bin gooin on in tha Willage I hearyew arsk, well wun or tew things as a mattaof fack.

We hed a nite of moosic from them boyzfrom tha Fire Steartion wot gi us sum rockn roll, thar kwite faermus now bin,tewMerika by orl counts.Tha yung mawthas

leard on a grat ole lood o grub, an tha hed aproppa bar wi reel beer, Horry an memeard short wuk o thet.Tha cumin weekend were gotta nutha

bloke whose gonna gi us sum mor moosican a bitta squit. Ile tell yew orl abowt it nextime. I hev hard thet tha grub will be cuminowt ower ears afore tha nite is owt. Wos

new I hare yew say, niva cum tew northin

in Ovinten wi owt a gud blowowt. Mymissus jest sed tha barll be oopen agin,dassnt tell Horry cos he allus goo fer a leakwen thas his rown an it corsts me a fortunetew kip us in beer. He may be duzzy butheez a crarfty ole so n so.Tha ole Cownsil hed a meetin larst wik an I

hard thet tha orl kep awake the hole time,cor thetll hev tew goo in tha minnit buk.Mind yew tha ole Chairwummin hev gothowld of a gret ole woodin hammer, so shegi ennywun wot drop orf a ding of the lug,so tha dassent goo tew hev a bitta kip. Pittyreely cos thas the onny time sum onnen gita bitta peese an kwiet, wot wit thar ole

wummin gi-in em a bitta ear bendin.Goo ter hell iffen the hent time fer a bitmore beet liftin. Betta goo an git Horry an

his shuval, an see if tha boss hev carmeddown a bit.So teark yew care tergitha, an dont fergit,Dew Yew Kip a Troshin.Boy Sid

mas has come early for the cadets ofn Troop, Norfolk ACF with a visitr parent regiment, the Blues and.

with their hectic diary of royals and daily ceremonies, The Royal

Guards and 1st Dragoons still foundo invite and entertain the Wattonat Hyde Park barracks, the home of

eremonial mounted troop of thehold Cavalry.oung trooper cadets and their adult

tors had been given the rareunity of seeing behind the scenes ofworlds most famous cavalrynt.ay started with watching the dutys inspection of the Queens Lifeprior to its departure to House

s. It was then on to meeting therum horses of the cavalry band and

blacks of the mounted regiments.also witnessed the farrier in action

ere given an insight into the art of

ry before moving onto thents Quarter Masters stores andm, where they had to opportunity tohe ceremonial helmets and armour,

for which the household cavalry is sofamous.Staff Corporal of Horse Chris Cocksedge,the Troop commander, said that this was a

trip of a lifetime. We have had theopportunity to watch our affiliated

regiment and see things that the publicnever have the opportunity to witness. Thecadets were so taken by the hugeClydesdale drum horses, Im quitesurprised that they didnt try to bring one

back to Watton.

This has been such an honour for all of us,says Corporal of Horse Sam George.Amongst the 750 cadets of Norfolk ACF,the 25 cadets of Watton Troop are theonly ones to wear the Blues and Royalscap badge. The Troop was awarded this

privilege because of Wattons proximity toBodney Camp, which is where theHousehold Cavalry, troopers and horsesalike, take their summer break, away fromtheir ceremonial duties in London. Thisvisit has shown the cadets a different side

of the armed forces and enabled them toobserve the hard work and effort it takesfor the regiment to prepare for itsceremonial duties.

Army Cadets visit themasters of pageantry

Ashill & HolmeHale Garden Club

Sue Wooster from Bellflower Nursery at

Langham Hall in Suffolk gave a talk at ourOctober meeting on the subject of 'Growing,Showing and Collecting Campanulas'. Thereare over 400 varieties of campanula rangingfrom a 6 foot 'back of the border' perennial tothe smallest alpine ground cover. They aremainly blue, purple, pink or white althoughthere is one yellow specimen which lookslike a hyacinth. Their unifying feature is that

they have five petals and usually star or bellshaped flowers, hence the common name of

bellflower.Sue holds the national collection of alpinecampanulas and has achieved gold atHampton Court Flower Show. Her intereststems from when she first saw them growingwild in the Dolomite mountains of northern

Italy. They are, therefore, winter hardyproviding they have good drainage. Theyhate the wet. Much like many of us!Thursday 11th December Members'Christmas PartyThursday 22nd January Trevor Harrison'Winter in the Garden'

Diabetes UK

We held our AGM in November. TheCommitte has two new members and a

resignation was accepted from anotherCommittee member, due to ill health .

As the business of the day did not take toolong, the meeting was followed by a generalknowledge quiz then a fish & chip lunch, withgrateful thanks to Barry for organising this andGary for delivering the food!Our final meeting of the year will be onMonday 8th December at 10.15am. This is ourChristmas Party and hopefully a good time will

be had by all! We will be celebrating at the

Pentecostal Church, Watton and we thankthem for the generous use of their facilities.For details of this or any of our meetings nextyear please phone Helen, 01953 884713, leavea message and I will get back to you as soon asI can. Or email me [email protected] behalf of the Chair, the Committee and

the rest of our members I would like to wish allreaders of the Wayland News a MerryChristmas and a Happy & Healthy NewYear. See you in 2015!


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Yourarden

Lotta Pottsd the warmest Hallowe'en onfollowed by the first seriousn bonfire night. I hope theree more and harder frosts to

For those who thoughth was enough on 6th

mber, I have to say nowhereThe cat still brought in a smalle dumped on my knee. Nowenough! More frosts equal

pests and diseases. It alsokeep off the grass and the soilreally frozen. This is a bitg as to what you can do but if

ve drives and paths now is aime to make sure they aren'ty. Before frost would haveetter but you can always getting materials, even if it's onlyDon't get salt anywhere nearnts! The sheds sell a variety

nti-slip equipment, mainly

al it has to be said but ifcareful it's very useful forand decking which is inI should practice what I

as I have a patio area that'sely lethal if it's damp grows

s of algae as well. OK if youhabitat but don't be studying

close quarters having slipped

he paths are safe you can useo reach as far as possible intont borders to remove leaveslants and do a bit of tidyingeeding. If you have fallenon bare soil just leave them.

orms will drag them down andem into conditioner to aeratel. On the other hand if youaves on plants, lawns or evenhs, then gather them up andem to make leaf-mould. Makee leaves in the bags are damp

oke a few drainage holes in

eave them for a year. Theylike mad but you will haveleaf-mould to put round

and plants and bulbs or justa soil conditioner. No worms

ed!with possible gardening tasksember. If the soil is workable,n digging. This sounds awful

ring but think no need form or guilt about the extras you will need to burn offChristmas. Same goes forg the lawn. Believe it or nothe latest couple of soggybers we could have a mildy-ish month in which case the

will grow. Leaves on grass

use damage to the grass so getmore exercise with a rake.-tined rakes are best but anyill do at a pinch and if you

ots of moss then aerate theas well. You can hire

nes to do this but on a smallke a garden fork and push it

e grass as deep as you canon the fork if the compactionmuch or you feel energetic)

rush lawn sand into the holesade. More excellent exercise.do any of this if the lawn isogged.

only on workable soil youl plant bulbs (just) and move

nt deciduous trees and shrubs

ng roses. Now is the time toshrubs, climbers and hedgesed a bit of tlc to get them backape and rejuvenate them. It'sly not a good idea to attackeens as these should be pruned

in October or April. If suitable theprunings can be used for Christmasdecorations and on this theme get thetree organised fairly early to avoidthat last dash on Christmas Eve.We've all done it.Have a look around and see what'sattractive in your own and other

people's gardens. The autumn-flowering cherry tree is stunningwith pale pink flowers on bare

branches. There is a darker version

and a weeping one. The pale one,Prunus x subhirtella 'Autumnalis'will grow to 2010 feet and is themost prolific variety, flowering from

November to March. A real 'doer'for this time of year.Some of the flowering shrubs aroundnow are beautifully scented to attract

the late pollinating insects. Theseinclude shrubby honeysuckle whichgrows to a 6x6ft shrub with tinywhite flowers that are the sameshape as its later-flowering cousins.Best to plant this near the house asthe scent stays close to the shrub.Another one is something I am

trying Christmas box. I have thisin a pot near a path. I mentioned thislast year and it did flower. Notmuch but it was small still is asthey grow slowly but at the time ofwriting before the deadline it has

rather a lot of black berries. I amguessing that this show means it'sthriving so maybe more flowers thiswinter. On a reminiscent note thewintersweet flowered last year. I

believe I mentioned this a while ago.This was a classic example of notdoing one's homework so this foolrushed in and bought one mail orderabout six years ago on the basis thatit has pretty yellow flowers on barestems and a good scent. When itflowered last year I first noticed thetiny little buds on bare stems. Sureenough they were small yellowscented flowers. Unfortunately'scent' isn't quite the word I wouldchoose. I think it must be like

beauty being in the eye of thebeholder scent is subjective. I'llsee if I like it any better this year. Ifnot...Clematis 'Freckles' is a lovelysubject for this time of year. It's nottoo big and the dainty white flowershave reddish blotches (can't think ofa more elegant word), hence

'Freckles'. It's a bit tender but if youhave a sheltered bit of wall there'snothing cheerier. Berrying trees andshrubs are at their best now if youcan beat the birds to them fordecoration but do leave some for ourfeathered friends and if you have a

bird bath with constant clean waterthey'll be grateful enough in spring

to feed their chicks on the pests youdon't want.If the weather doesn't allow or timeavailable is only in the dark, now'sthe time to plan landscaping jobs fornext year and you can while awayhours with a seed catalogue or two.You can always get gardeningmagazines and they'll give you lotsof advice for winter activity in thegarden, helpfully illustrated with

beautiful photographs. None ofthem ever look a bit like my gardenin winter but they have published thething and want to sell it!If you haven't done it in October youcan always treat the greenhouse to aclean and wash pots. Clean tools as

well and get the mower serviced.This lot seems like a penance butwill save time in the spring rush.If all else fails keep weeding.Merry Christmas.

Watton Library NewsFor those of you who have been following our buildingworks, we're very nearly done! By the time you read this,the scaffolding should be down, and we'll be tidying up

and getting back to normal. We've had our roof replacedto prevent leaks, new double glazed windows, and solar

panels to help reduce our energy bills.Our first Sound and Vision sale was a great success, andwe will be running another one in the spring, so look outfor the posters.We hope to run one more Surf's Up course in the spring,our computer course for the over 60's. If you'd like to putyour name on the waiting list, please phone the branch on01953 881671. We also have a Computer Buddyvolunteer who is available to help on a Monday morning

11-1 on a drop

-in basis.

Is there anything you'd like to see at your library? We'dlove to hear your ideas. You can drop us a line [email protected], or pop in and see us.

Shellrock Circle ClubFor the over 50's of Rocklands

and the surrounding districtsVenue: The Village Hall, Rocklands (Contact: SecretaryAllyson Blandford 01953 488103).Having been let down once again by the booked speakerfrom Age UK, our Vice Chairwoman Gillian Ellis gave animpromptu talk on the Carmelite Third Order to whichGillian belongs. This order was formed in the Holy Landabout 900 years ago. From there it spread to many Catholiccountries and is now worldwide. Gillian's branch of the

order started in England in 1542. Gillian felt that she wantedto be a nun from a very early age. She said that only very fitand healthy young women were encouraged to become anun becouse their life is very rigorous with a 5 am start totheir day. Gillian's health did not allow her to realize herambition to become a fully fledged Nun so she settled for

becoming a "lay member." This involved five and a halfyears of study but on the 29th of March 2014 Gillian wasable to enjoy her "profession day" and took her final vows.Although Gillian is married and lives outside a convent she

endeavours to observe all the offices of a monastic day withsilence, contemplation and "praying the rosary." Gillian'sgroup meet once a month at Quidenham where Gillian takescare of many tasks, which include being the librarian,treasurer, time-keeper and present buyer. Their meetings areheld in what was once a cow shed but since extensiverefurbishment, the building is used and hired for meetingsand functions but it still keeps the name of the Cow Shed.

The day is spent in prayer and study. We showed ourappreciation with a round of applause.The task was won by Allyson of Rocklands.We are returning to the Dell Bowling Club for our ChristmasDinner on the 9th of December. Please arrive around 12:30so that everyone is seated by 13:00 hrs. There will be noadded entertainment this year because with the shorter days,everyone feels the need to make an early start for homewhilst there is still daylight.

The children from the local primary school will be giving usa Christmas concert on Wednesday the 10th of December.This is a very welcome entertainment and we all lookforward to it. It is becoming a tradition. There will be notask for December so the letter "T" moves to January.

NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME

Great Hockham

Gardening Club

Our November meeting was very well attended by 30members and 2 guests who thoroughly enjoyed theextremely well researched, interesting and superbly delivered

talk given by Charlotte Philcox entitled, 'Workers,wellingtons and wheelbarrows'. This was historic, humorousand very entertaining. It covered the social history ofgardening through the ages and ranged through the socialclasses. She gave us facts, anecdotes, jokes and quotes.Brilliant! We will be sure to get other talk titles and bookCharlotte again.WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10th, Edinburgh Hall,

Harling Rd. 2pm for 2.30 start CHRISTMAS SOCIAL Anafternoon with a difference! Games, a quiz, who knows??But it will be FUN!! We look forward to your company.Competitions & raffle, Bring a plate of finger food to shareDrinks provided.

First meeting FREE!! If you are interested in joining ourGardening Club or wish to know more about it -check outour website, or give me a call. Our membership fee is only10 per year and there are many discounts and advantages to

being a member. Jane Dalton (Sec GHGC) 01953 498694Website: greathockhamgardeningclub.org.uk


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atton Churches TogetherService Calendar for December

St. Marys Church, WattonSt. Marys Church, Watton

w us on #StMarysWatton or Like us on #StMarysWattonan be of help to you please do not hesitate to contact me,1953 881439, I shall be available at church on Tuesdays

between 10.30am and 12 noon -Gerry Fostert, 3rd & 4th Wednesday at 9.30am Holy Communion

2nd Wednesday Morning Worshipesdays 7.30am -8.00am, Thursdays 5.00pm -5.30pm

Saturdays 9.30am -10.00am Parish Prayers.Church Office opens Tues, Wed & Thurs 9am-1pm: 01953 881252 [email protected] 8.00am Holy Communion

4th

8.00am

Holy Communion10.00am Holy Communion4.00pm Town Carol Svc at Watton Sports Centre

th 6.00pm Carol Servicest 8.00am Holy Communion

10.00am Holy Communion4th Christmas Eve

4.00pm Christingle Service with Shine!specially for children and families

11.30pm Holy Communion5th Christmas Day

10.30am Family Holy Communion8th 8.00am Holy Communion

10.00am Morning Worship

Watton Methodist Churchwww.wattonmethodist.btck.co.uk

Every Wednesday the Church is open for quiet

reflection and prayer between 10.15am & 11.30am

our quiet place. At 10.30am there is a half-hour Midweekvice in the Large Vestry led by the Minister or a Church

Member. Minister: Deacon S Sowerby 01953 881035h 10.45am Mrs Elsie Warby

6.30pm Mrs Janet Roebuck4th 10.45am Rev D Greenaway

4.00pm Town Carol Svc at Watton Sports Centre1st 10.45am Church Carol Service

Rev Barbara & Mr John Winner4th Christmas Eve

7.00pm Carols by Candlelight withWatton Silver Band, Deacon S Sowerby

5th Christmas Day10.00am Christmas Morning Service

Rev D Greenaway8th 10.30am Morning Worship at Hingham

6.30pm Mrs E Warby

Roman Catholic Community

Each Sat 5.30pm Mass at Watton Methodist Church4th Christmas Eve

4.30pm First Mass of Christmas Eveat Watton Methodist Church

11.30pm Midnight Mass with carols

at Our Lady of Pity Swaffham5th Christmas Day

9.30am Mass for Christmas Morning at Swaffham

St. Nicholas Church, AshillTuesdays at 10.00am Holy Communion4th 9.30am Family Holy Communion

2.00pm Scouts Carol Servicest 9.30am All Age Worship

4.00pm Carol & Crib Service4th Christmas Eve

9.30pm Holy Communion

5th

Christmas Day

9,30am All Age Worship8th 10.30am Benefice Service of Holy Communion

St. Georges Church, Saham Toney

h 10.30am Group Service of Confirmation& Holy Communion led by TheRt Revd Jonathan Meyrick, Bishop of Lynn

th 7.30pm Womens Institute Carol Service4th 11.00am Family Holy Communionst 11.00am Carol Service4th Christmas Eve

11.00pm Holy Communion

will be no service at St Georges on Christmas Day

S.S. Peter & Pauls Church, Carbrooke th Nov 6.30pm Group Advent Service Darkness to Lighth 3.00pm St John Ambulance Carol Service

4th 10.30am All Age Worship

st

10.30am

Young Believers Christmas Service

5th Christmas Day10.30am Family Holy Communion

St John the Evangelist Church, Ovingtonst 6.00pmCarol Service

Breckles, Caston, Great Hockham, Griston,

Merton, Stow Bedon & Thompson

Worship Calendar for December

Sunday, 7thDecember -Second Sunday of Advent10:30 am United Holy Communion, Breckles

Sunday, 7thDecember -Second Sunday of Advent

10:30 am United Holy Communion, Breckles

Sunday 14thDecember -Third Sunday of Advent9:00 am Matins (BCP), Merton10:30 am United Holy Communion, Caston3:00 pm Lessons & Carols, Griston6:00 pm Candlelit Lessons & Carols, Breckles

Friday 19thDecember6:00 pm

Candlelit Lessons & Carols, Merton

Sunday 21stDecember -Fourth Sunday of Advent10:30 am United Holy Communion, Gt. Hockham3:00 pm Candlelit Lessons & Carols, Gt. Hockham6:30 pm Candlelit Lessons & Carols, Caston

Tuesday 23rdDecember5:00 pm Christingle, Thompson

Christmas Eve and Night3:00 pm Christingle, Gt. Hockham5:00 pm Christingle, Caston8:00 pm Lessons & Carols, Stow Bedon

11:30 pm Midnight Holy Communion, Thompson

Christmas Day9:00 am Holy Communion (BCP), Merton10:30 am United Holy Communion, Breckles

Sunday 28thDecember-First Sunday of Christmas

10:30 am United Holy Communion, Griston

Watton area Food Bank donations received at all services

For all our Parishes

Pray and Play Weds 3rd, 10th& 17thDecember at 10:15 amAt Caston School Hall

The Way Youth Group (Ages 11+)Saturday 6thDecember, 6:00 pm Bowling

Enquiries Revd. Bob NicholsTel. (01953) 483222; Email [email protected]

All Saints Church, Threxton

At Threxton we have our Christmas Carol

service on Sunday 21st December at 6 p.m. with

Waon Silver Band.

WATTON BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

Wed 3rd Dec 2pm Christmas Social, tea, cakes and chat atWaon CCC

Mon 15th Dec 12 for 12.30pm Christmas Lunch at The Wagon

& Horses, Griston

WATTON PENTECOSTAL CHURCHDecember Services "Immanuel, God is with us"

Christmas ServicesSunday 21st : 10.30am Family Carol Service

Sunday 21st : 6.00pm Tradional Carol Service

Thursday 25th : 11.00am Christmas Day Service

Sunday 28th : 4.00pm New Year's Party

web site:www.waonchurch.org.uk

From Churches Togeth

Dear Friends, The commercial worlds prepfor Christmas has been happening since tof August with more and more floor andspace in our supermarkets given over Christmas Stock.When you receive this December iss

Wayland News we will have entered the period of Advent aChristian preparation for Christmas.

Yes, Christmas is coming with its fun and frustration; peapanic; excitement and exhaustion spending and spendinspending!But then Christmas arrives. Frustrations fall away. The p

over. We are left with wonder and joy. Childrens faces liexcitement is in the air.Behind the tinsel and the coloured lights; behind the Chrcarols, lies the greatest gift of all . The baby in the mangwonder of God made a human being.

God becoming a human being in Jesus is also an act of restoThe world is his creation; we are made in his image. And yrebellion of centuries has marred this image. We are no what God intended.And so Jesus came to begin the cleansing process. In his chhe showed us what God is like, what we are intended to bwhat we might become.Make room for God this Christmas join in the celebrations

churches in our community.AND dont forget the Watton Town Carol Service at the Hall, 4 pm, on Sunday 14 December. See you there!God Bless You and may you have a Very Happy Christmas. David Greenaway. Watton Methodist Church Ministry Team

AN ADVENT PRAYERIn our watching and our waiting Come, Lord Jesus.

In our hopes and in our fears Come, Lord Jesus.

In our homes and in our world Come, Lord Jesus.

Come, Lord Jesus. Bless us and surprise us as w

forward to your birthday.

News from theWayland PartnershiThe Wayland Partnership, together with Steering Group Pafrom other community organisations are delighted to be launa new Participatory Budget Project. This is where local grouporganisations can develop projects and bid for funding but

be the Wayland Community who will decide, by voting at a event, which of those projects most deserve to be funded. PrBreckland has made 10,000 available for the project in Wa

and bids can be for an amount between 250 and 1000. Wais the first of the five Breckland Neighbourhoods to launch

project; we wanted to give our community groups plenty of tplan and prepare their bids. The closing date for applicatiJanuary 23rd and shortlisting will take place in the follweek. The public event will take place at the Wayland Acaon February 23rd. Application forms are available by [email protected] or by calling in at Wayland House for a

copy.The final exhibition of 2014 in the Dragonfly Gallery begins end of November and will run until December 20th wheGallery closes for the winter months. There will be a launchon the morning of the 29th with seasonal refreshments closing celebration on the morning of December 20th. AGallery supporters are welcome to call in for mulled wcoffee.

The Dementia Steering Group has been undertaking researcvisits to the Wymondham Pabulum Caf and to BuckinLodge. The launch of the training programme which will be Age UK Norfolk will take place at the end of February. meantime the group is seeking ways to set up a caf in Wattaddress the needs of carers and of older people who are loneneed support. The Wayland Partnership is working with Vol

Norfolk who are seeking volunteers in Watton to helpshopping and gardening or with befriending. David SmyVolunteer Norfolk will be at Wayland House on Decembe

between 9.00am and 12.00. If anyone would like to volunthelp support older people, or if any Wayland resident feelneed some help or support they can pop in to see Davis forinformation.Last, but definitely not least this month, is the news that Iainhas been with the Wayland Partnership since January 20hanging up his Partnership hat. He will leave us at the e

December and so we have been actively recruiting a new mof the team but as we cant replace the irreplaceable we havethe opportunity to review our roles. Interviews take place inDecember. The Trustees hope to have a new member of thein place sometime after Christmas.


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ield Infant School and Nursery has been collecting Christmas shoeboxes onfof Watton Methodist Church for Operation Christmas Child.tion Christmas Child is an initiative run through the Samaritans Pursey which sends gifts to less fortunate children all over the world. Pictured are

Joshua, Lauren and Charlie.

Westfields Christmas Shoeboxes News fromCaston VAPrimary SchoolWelcome to all new children,families and staff to CastonPrimary School as well as all ourexisting children families andstaff.Building Work: We had anoutdoor canopy installed over the

summer holidays this will make agreat difference to Nelson Classand allow free flow betweenindoor and outdoor learning at alltimes of the year.We have an upgraded kitchen,thanks to EATs, our cateringcompany, who have invested in

the school and we are now ableto offer freshly prepared hotmeals on site, cooked by MrsHughson.School library - successful

bid!: During the summer terman application was made to theFoyles Foundation to supportinvestment in our school librarywhich has lacked seriousinvestment for a long time. Wehave heard that our bid has

been successful. Once in receipt

of the money, we will beinvesting in new reading booksand some new furniture for thelibrary area.

Lloyds Bank CommunityFund: We have been successfulin the community vote to beawarded 1000 to invest in booksfor the Little Friends Mums andTots group. This will encourage

reading from an early range andthe children will be able to accessthe books like a library and takethem home. Thank you LloydsBank.17thDecember -Christmas Carolservice (whole school) at theHoly Cross Church, Caston -Wednesday 17th December -2.30pm.18th December - Nelson Class

Nativity in school hall at 2.30pm

Heating Oil Syndicate: To jointhe Caston Primary Schoolsyndicate and earn the schoolmoney please contact Rix Oil ontel: 01953 457057. Rix hasextended the syndicate to StowBedon and Griston residentswhich is brilliant for the school.

Is your child due to start schoolin September 2015? Would youlike your child to be part of asupportive teaching and learningcommunity? - Do you like theidea of small class sizes?Then please come and visit us atCaston Primary School to see

what we have to offer your childand family.If you would like to arrange atour of our lovely welcomingschool please contact the schooloffice: 01953 483303 or [email protected].

to arrange a one to one tour at atime to suit you. We lookforward to meeting you.Festive Greetings: Wishingeveryone a very HappyChristmas and all the very bestfor 2015 from all the staff andchildren at Caston VA PrimarySchool.

Jacqui Seal, WattTown Clerk Retire

Mrs Jacqui Seal, Wattons well known Cthe Town Council has announced thatretiring after 11 years with Watton CounMrs Seal said I have worked for neyears now and the time has come for a reI must say I have enjuoyed my timWatton Council and have met some

people and made many good friends.Although being Town Clerk has been achallenging, it has also been very rew

and although I am sorry to be goinglooking forward to the future.Speaking on behalf of the Council, Mayor, Cllr John Rogers said We musMrs Seal for 11 years as Clerk.Jacqui has, in my opinion, been a god-sWatton because of all the excellent wohas done for us. We wish her well and ho

has many happy years of retirementShe will be sorely missed.

RocklandsCommunity Shop

We have 3 more Craft Saturdays duringDecember 6th December Gemma RodwellGummy Buttons-personalised cuddly toys/accessories13th December Belinda Bubbles -bubbleb

bath bombs and handmade soaps20th December Stephen Houchen -photogof the local area and wildlife

Opening hours for Christmas period: ChEve: Open till 4pm; Christmas day: ClosedBoxing Day: Sunday hours 8.30am -1pm

Normal times rest of week then:-New Years eve: Open till 4pm. New YeaClosed. Normal opening hours to followWe would like to thank all our customers fsupport during 2014 and wish them all a

Very Merry Christmas and a Very Hap


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ond Park welcomed their new Captain,Aberdeen, as she ran through the

nal arch of golf clubs on a very chilly

morning on 3rd November. This wasd by the Lady Captain's Drive-Inition run as a Texas Scramble which

d in a win for Elaine, Chris Bailey andtain, Annie Long.ather this season has been marvellousf and we are always keen to recruit

more ladies. We hold a variety ofcompetitions both serious and social. Thereare also mixed competitions. You can be as

competitive as you like.Our Chef, Ben, produces delicious mealsafter the golf and Sunday lunches are alsoavailable at reasonable cost. For moreinformation about the Club or for meal

bookings (also available to non-members)ring 01953 881 803.

hmond Park Golf Club Ladies Section

atton Society Annual Quiz was held inens Hall on the 6th November. Elevenntered and the standard was very high.ciety's Vice President and Quiz Score

r, Jan Godfrey. said the overall markse highest she could remember. Ouro Jan, to Lynnette Brian for her helpestion setting, and to our committee and

other helpers. The winners, with a record 130points, were the Scrambled Eggheads - Keithand Jackie Johnson and Ken and YvonneShaw. The photo shows the winning team

being presented with the Quiz Trophy by JohnKerr, Chairman of the Watton Society. Formore information on the Watton Society see thenotice board in Chaston Place.

Watton Society Annual Quiz

Give your friendor dog a life for

Christmas

By 'Fellow Walker'Keeping in mind that we have already

put our clocks back and thatChristmas is on its way, how about

buying an early Christmas Present foryour loved one -be it man, woman ordog?Dark nights mean that when takingyour evening stroll or doggie walkother pedestrians or vehicle drivers

will find it more difficult to see youunless you wear some sort ofclothing, be it reflective or florescent.Cyclists, whether they ride on the

pavement or the road, would be mucheasier to be seen when wearing sometype of safety clothing.

So, should you decide to buy yourdog a winter coat for Christmas, makesure that it is a safety coat as well as awarm one. And if you cannot affordto buy a safety waistcoat for yourfriend, at least buy them a bell fortheir bicycle.

Adversement

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BA (Honours) DEGREE, Person

Centred Counselling MBACPSometimes we need to talk. We

may not want to talk to family andfriends.

I am a person-centred counsellor

who values people. I listen in a non-

judgemental, accepting manner.

Our counselling relationship is afoundation for your personal

growth, regardless of whatdifficulties you may have. I workwith all ages.

It is my desire to make counsellingaffordable for everyone. We willdiscuss an hourly rate on our first

meeting, which will be free ofcharge. Call me on : 0788 222 0988

or 01953 884993Email: [email protected]

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Hingham req. 2 personal carers to

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