Volume 25

PostHorn

The local magazine for Scole & District

In this edition: Stan Harley Top Table

In this

Christmas Shoeboxes Community Action Plan

Spring 2012

Volume 25

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Message from the Editor With this edition we are reminded of the warmer weather to come and longer days to get out into the garden, time to get those exterior household jobs completed or perhaps spend more time with the family? Also, a time to remember those family members we have lost recently.

On a personal note, I would like to remember a friend and colleague over the last few years who passed away last year - his name, Ray Franklin. Perhaps I should use his full title of Councillor, but Ray never stood much on ceremony and was always available for anyone who needed the value of his experience and advice. I must include myself as one of his ‘students’ as I would often ask his opinion being a new councillor on the Parish Council. Over the years and over many council meetings, Ray was often in the forefront of the debate, when he spoke, people listened. I, and I’m very certain many others, will miss his joviality, his honesty, his council, and his candour amongst many other things.

We carry a full obituary for Ray in this edition, please read it. You will find out some interesting things about him; there is yet another star in the sky, and when I see them I will think of him. R.I.P. Roy Philpot.

Contents Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page

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Stan Harley Tribute to Ray Franklin Christmas Shoeboxes Top Table Church pages Feather Report Community Action Plan School Parish Council News

plus all the news from clubs and organisations 3

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Stan Harley the Constant Gardener

by Chris Earl In each issue of the PostHorn you will find Harley’s Hints, gardening tips provided by Stan Harley. But where does all this gardening expertise come from?

Unlikely as it may seem, Stan was born in East London (not an area known for its horticultural heritage) but in 1938 he moved from Leyton with his parents and came to live at Scole. His father, also Stan, was a mechanic working for S Bent Marshall, haulage contractors, who on gaining a contract to haul aggregates from gravel pits in South Norfolk decided to make a base in Scole.

As in so many 20th Century histories concerning Scole, The Greyhound Inn makes another appearance, as the Greyhound yard and outbuildings were chosen as a base for these lorries. They had wooden bodies, a tipper mechanism and no doubt needed a lot of maintenance but Stan senior was on hand, located in the Greyhound’s shed where a pit was dug to carry out repairs as needed.

Nowadays we bemoan the lack of affordable housing but in the 1930’s the problem was much more severe, particularly in rural areas where all cottages were reserved for farm workers. The farmer tied the farm worker by providing him with a home as part of his job. Anyone not working in agriculture found that lodging was the only option.

Young Stan age 4, lodged with his mother at Scole Lodge where she was in service with Mrs. Deacon.

Lorries parked at the Greyhound 6

Stan senior lodged at The Greyhound, and although this may seem unreasonable to our modern eyes, it was accepted as a fair option at the time.

Shortly after moving to Scole, young Stan started at Scole school which he enjoyed. The children were organised in teams with a prize at the end of the week for the winning team. The prize was usually time to be spent on the school garden and it was here that Stan developed his love of gardening.

Stan continued to live with his mother but they moved around living in lodgings at Mulbarton and Waterloo among other places. By 1944 the American air bases were being constructed all over Norfolk including, Thorpe Abbotts, Eye, Hardwick and Metfield. Stan’s father was kept busy repairing the lorries carting aggregate from the various pits to the new airfields. Due to the extraction of sand and gravel, Shotford Lakes near Harleston were created at this time, growing from nothing to their present size as a venue for sailing and fishing.

After WW II, the Americans left empty bases which were soon put to use as accommodation for the many homeless families, some from bombed out London and some local people. Stan was part of this group and the family were re-united in one of the redundant nissen huts at Billingford.

Stan’s first job was at C A West’s farm in Brome, followed by a spell at Fishers, Street Farm Scole. Then came time for National Service which Stan spent in the RAOC in Germany and Belgium.

By 1953 Stan was back in Billingford and working for Frank Stevens, Threshing Contractors of Diss.

Stevens had moved away from traction engines and operated his threshing drum with a Field Marshall tractor, similar to the one shown opposite. cont’d over 7

By now Stan's parents had moved into a retirement bungalow in Ransome Avenue. In 1955 Stan married Sheila Stannard from Oakley and they moved into their first home at Ransome Avenue.

Stan decided to make a career change and took up horticulture, working at Fenning’s Market Garden located at the White House on Diss Road. On the opposite side of Diss Road, Yew Tree Cottage became available. It had one acre of garden and suited Stan and Sheila just fine.

In 1960 as they set about clearing and cultivating the overgrown garden.

Stan took a job at Hartismere Hospital as a Gardener/porter.

After Stan had worked at Hartismere Hospital for five years he obtained planning permission and opened his garden as a nursery. A number of greenhouses were built and a large shed erected to serve as the shop.

The business became a success selling a wide range of home grown produce.

Stan’s expertise ensured a year round flow of satisfied customers, with a range of vegetables, root crops, salad crops, soft fruits, bedding plants, and cut flowers with Sheila managing the floristry producing wreaths for all occasions.

Yew Tree Nursery in Winter

All produce was sold at the gate with the busiest time being the summer holiday period. These were the days before the Scole bypass when long traffic queues of holiday makers brought Scole to a standstill, giving plenty of time to stop off for a bunch of flowers.

Stan operated Yew Tree Nursery for 28 years after which he moved to his present home in Bungay Road.

Although Yew Tree Cottage is still there, Yew Tree Court now occupies the area of the nursery.

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Harley’s Hints Jobs in the garden for March 1st week

Sow onions, parsnips and broad beans. Plant fruit trees.

Oil and grease lawnmower.

2nd week

Sow hardy annuals. Feed hydrangeas. Prepare celery trenches. Mulch raspberries. Feed strawberries. Thin herbaceous perennials.

3rd week

Prune roses. Sow carrots. Plant early potatoes. Spray blackcurrants. Sow main crop leeks.

4th week

Spray and feed roses. Plant gladioli. Sow half hardy annuals. Plant onion sets. Prune early flowering shrubs.

See pages 14 and 33 for April and May

Happy Birthday Stanley on March 6th from Nanna and Grandad

Painting Demonstration Peter Knights, an accomplished local artist, demonstrated his skill in oil painting to a rapt audience at the Community Centre on 22nd January. He took his audience through the steps of a blank canvas to a completed masterpiece of a Waveney landscape. Rick Wakeman auctioned the finished painting and also a signed book by Judi Dench. ÂŁ320 was raised for the charity JST. This is the tall ship that enables the disabled to sail on equal terms with the able bodied and on which I had the good fortune to sail.

My thanks go to Peter and Rick for making the afternoon so enjoyable. I have been inundated with requests to repeat this event so watch this space!

Pearl Fisher

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A Tribute to Ray Franklin

by Sue Redgrave

It was with great sadness that we heard of the death of Ray in December. Ray moved to Scole fifteen years ago and was soon involved with village life. He became a Parish Councillor, which is when I first met him. It soon became apparent that he was going to bring a great deal of expertise to the proceedings. He became chairman from May 2002 until May 2005 and during this time the decision to close Norgate Lane was brought to fruition by Highways. After months of discussion, although not fully backed by members of the public, it all went ahead and we wonder how many lives this has saved, as gone are the weekly ambulance and police at the junction in Billingford. I think I speak for residents of Billingford who will be eternally grateful to Ray for taking the lead on this. Perhaps something not all residents of the Parish will know is when sometimes the village sign disappeared for a few months, only to appear again in full colour glory. It was thanks to Ray letting it dry out in his garage over the winter, then new parts crafted, others repaired and restored with great skill before being returned to its rightful place at the junction of Bungay Road with Norwich Road. This only ever cost the Parish Council a minimal amount for materials.

Ray served his national service in the RAF and was married to Maureen in 1956; they have two children Neil and Lorraine, daughter in law Trudy, three grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was an active member of Diss and District Probus Club and Grasmere Club; he loved to play snooker at the club and also enjoyed the monthly lunches. He was also an active member of RAFA. Ray loved classic cars - his Jaguar, and his pride and joy the Ford Corsair that he and Maureen would go off to the Rallies in, taking their picnic and enjoying meeting with other members of the club. He was also a very talented musician and would play his electric organ or piano at local functions.

Ray’s funeral took place in a full St Andrew’s Church at Scole. The service was conducted by Canon Tony Billett, assisted by Sue Auckland. It was said that Ray was first and foremost an Englishman; I would like to add to this and say also “What a True Gentleman he was”.

As a mark of respect, at the January meeting of Scole Parish Council a bowl of roses was placed on the table near the place where he usually sat.

Everyone agreed that his role as Parish Councillor will be difficult to fill.

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The Travelator 1

Head west on Reeve Close 0.1 mile

2

Turn right to stay on Reeve Close 361ft.

3

Turn left on to Ransome Avenue 0.1 mile

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Turn right on to Norwich Road. 1.0 mile

5

Turn left on to Norgate Lane. 302ft.

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Continue on to Norwich Road. 0.8 mile

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At the roundabout, take 1st exit on to A140 heading to Norwich. Go through 2 roundabouts. 16.4 miles

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Turn left on to Daniels Rd/A140. Continue to follow A140.

Go through 3 roundabouts. 3.9 miles

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Slight left on to Boundary Road/A140. 89ft.

10 Turn left on to A1024. Continue for 128ft.

11 Keep right at the fork. Continue to follow A140. 240ft.

12 Turn left on to A140. Continue to follow A140 1.6 miles 13 At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit on to B1149. Continue to follow B1149. Go through 1 roundabout 12.0 miles 14 At the roundabout, take the 1st exit on to B1354. 0.2 mile 15 Slight right on to B1149. 3.1 miles 16 Turn left on to B1149. Continue to follow B1149. 2.6 miles 17 At the roundabout, take the 1st exit on to B1110.

Destination will be on the left. 0.3 mile

Help............where am I? Answer on p30 11

Dear Sir You don’t have to be in Scole long before you become aware that it has one important element of a village community missing: it has no village hall. The realisation often comes when you are planning a special event and discover that the alternative to hiring an expensive commercial venue in Diss is to try and find a suitable hall in one of the surrounding villages, one with a stage, dance floor and bar.

We do have a fine sports pavilion on the recreation ground - it serves our sporting enthusiasts well, and is very popular. When there are no sporting events on it can be hired for a meeting or a small party, but it is not a village hall.

In these times of change when many new people move into the locality, the social events that are held in a traditional community centre not only help to integrate newcomers into the village, thus aiding social cohesion, but also generate a real community spirit among all residents both young and old.

Why does Scole have to be the only village community in South Norfolk without a village hall? This is a large village with some impressive expansion plans for the future. Is it not about time we had a village hall? We need a proper Village Centre similar to Brockdish, Tivetshall, Tasburgh, Lopham, Winfarthing and just about every other village in South Norfolk.

Scole Village Stores

Yours sincerely

Your local convenience store now with a fruit & veg ordering service in conjunction with Chenery. (phone for details).

Roger Davey Scole.

01379 741494 12

Editor’s Reply to the ‘Letter to the Editor’

by Roy Philpot

New Village Hall for Scole There’s no doubt that this community misses its village hall! Since its loss some years ago, moves have been, and indeed are still ongoing, to replace it. We’re still a long way from getting that replacement today though. The problem is mainly twofold. First and indeed most importantly, is the location for the building and its accompanying car parking area. The location is extremely important. It needs to be centrally placed within the village with enough capacity to hold large events like Pantomimes and Theatre style productions, joint school lectures, arts and crafts shows, business and council activities such as public meetings or conventions. Whether or not indoor sports could be included would be a matter for further debate and consideration.

Secondly, and of course of equal importance, is finding the money to pay for the development. Match Grants are available, even in these more austere times, plus donations and other publicly funded activities can also be made available. An unqualified estimated minimum of £800,000 would be required for this venture, and this would represent one of the most significant structural investments within our community in decades!

The Parish Council and the Playing Fields Association have been in the forefront of this project for some years now and any news on progress I’m sure will be announced when they have some information. The PostHorn stands squarely behind this project with its support. One day it will be a reality - let’s hope it’s sooner rather than later!

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Jobs in the garden for April 1st week

Start mowing lawns. Sow tomatoes for outdoors.

Plant asparagus. Feed spring cabbage plants.

2nd week

Sow a new lawn. Plant out sweet peas. Prune forsythias.

Sow melon and cucumbers. Spray pears.

Continue successional vegetable sowing.

3rd week

Pot begonias and gloxinias. Sow main crop carrots.

Plant main crop potatoes. Side shoot early tomatoes.

Spray raspberries and apple trees.

4th week

Plant dahlia tubers and water lilies. Protect strawberries.

Prick out half hardy annuals. Complete potato planting.

See p33 for May Hints

Pasta Pesto Bacon & Goats Cheese Ingredients 2½ oz. bacon 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion chopped 6 oz. fusilli pasta

2½ oz. goats cheese 1½ tbsp pesto sauce Cayenne pepper to taste

Method Cook the bacon and onion on low heat. Stir occasionally until bacon is crispy. Cook pasta until cooked but not too soft. Drain, reserving about 2½ fl.oz. of water. Return to pan. Add bacon, onion and water. Add cheese and stir until melted and creamy. Mix in pesto sauce and add pinch of pepper making sure pasta is coated. Serve at once.

Recipe supplied by a WI member 14

Christmas Lights Competition Winner - 2011

The Winner of the Christmas Lights Competition 2011 was Paul Barnes of Comber Close, Scole.

Congratulations on yet another simply stunning display!

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Christmas Lights Competition Highly Commended - 2011

Xmas Lights

The Highly Commended award for the Christmas Light Show 2011 is the family at 16 Orchard Way, Scole. Name unknown - sorry!

Congratulations on another outstanding display!

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50th Anniversay of the Berlin Wall 1961 - 2011 (a personal experience) Part 2

by Tony O’Shaughnessy Brandenburg Gate today

There were various points of interest which were listed for passengers as we made our way to Berlin, however the every day life of the people of the “Workers Paradise” are the things that stick in my memory. The stations along the route had all their signs in Gothic script; all of the trains were steam driven, the roads in the countryside were just muddy tracks, used by horses and carts. On approaching built up areas you could not but notice how run down the apartment blocks were. The whole place had an air of decay. By the time we reached Magdeburg for a short stop, dinner was being served and the local commuters were beginning to make their way home. We used to get envious looks from the locals as we tucked into our first class meals and supped our wine.

At Potsdam the engine was detached and searched and the East German train guard would leave the train. The train then proceeded through the corridor and through the “Wall” where there are more watchtowers, dogs and minefields, eventually arriving at Charlottenburg station in the British sector of Berlin at 1945 hrs. The station had a ghostliness about it, especially in the winter. It felt like it should be busy, but was a rundown shadow of a station, where you expected to see Alec Leamas (The Spy Who Came In From The Cold) lurking in the shadows. cont’d over 17

In late September 1989 I took Georgie by road to Berlin. The official journey started at Helmstedt (Checkpoint Alpha) where the Royal Military Police (RMP) briefed us on our journey. I was given an A4 sized Union Flag that had to be displayed in the windscreen of the car. On the reverse side was a set of instructions as to what to do if you broke down or got into trouble.

At the first Russian checkpoint, two young and very smart Russian soldiers directed me to a parking bay. Once stationary, I had to leave the car and salute both of them. I was directed to a low building and entered a room that had a couple of chairs, an airbrushed portrait of Gorbachev and a blacked out hatch in one corner where I placed my documents on a tray and in a split second they disappeared. You could hear voices and radio transmissions coming from the other side and after a few minutes my documents reappeared. On returning to the car I was required once again to salute the Russians. Once on our way, Georgie told me she had felt very intimidated by the guards who continually walked round the car and stared at her. We had been told at our briefing not to make eye contact with the Russians.

The journey was uneventful and as it was a Sunday afternoon there were a lot of East German citizens about, most of who appeared to be attempting to get their broken down Trabants roadworthy. At the Berlin end of the Autobahn we once again passed through a Russian Checkpoint, eventually reaching the RMP post at Checkpoint Bravo. We were now in West Berlin where a friend of mine met us and directed us to his married quarter close to the Olympic Stadium.

We spent the rest of our visit doing the tourist bit and on two occasions went over to the east through Checkpoint Charlie.

One visit was a coach tour organised by the British Army, which was of great interest.

The most memorable part of the visit was when we were taken to the impressive Russian War Cemetery at Treptower Park.

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Our other visit was a night out to dinner with my friend and his wife at the Metropole Hotel in East Berlin, another great experience. We returned to my base in West Germany. A week or so after our visit, Gorbachev visited Erich Honecker (7th Oct 89) and told him that the Soviet Union would no longer support East Germany, and between that date and 9th November, the East German people showed the world that they had had enough of their communist masters. It was the beginning of the end of the Soviet Empire.

Scole based

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On Saturday 14th April starting at 8.00pm ZOOM will be performing at the Community Centre. With the use of backing tracks, live guitar and vocals, Zoom are a lively upbeat duo providing a full band sound performing popular music from the 1960’s to modern day. With the vocals of Jayne Paige and the guitar and vocals of Simon Howe, Zoom are known for their professionalism.

Please come along and support us, tickets are ÂŁ5 per person and available in advance from the Community Centre or call Ian on 01379 740265.

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Well, I didn’t know that?

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Hydrofluoric acid will dissolve glass.

In a full grown rye plant, the total length of roots may reach 380 miles (613km). In a full grown rye plant, the total length of fine root hairs may reach 6600 miles (10,645 km).

A large sunspot can last for about a week.

If you could throw a snowball fast enough, it would totally vaporise when it hits a brick wall.

The seeds of an Indian Lotus tree remain viable for 300 to 400 years.

Velcro was invented by a Swiss man who was inspired by the way burrs attached to clothing.

The microwave was invented after a researcher walked by a radar tube and a chocolate bar melted in his pocket.

Super Glue was invented by accident. The researcher was trying to make optical coating materials, and would test their properties by putting them between two prisms and shining light through them. When he tried the cyano-acrylate, he couldn't get the prisms apart.

No matter its size or thickness, no piece of paper can be folded in half more than 7 times.

Boron nitride (BN) is the second hardest substance known to man.

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6. Toothpaste 7. Weymouth 8. Shooting 9. Minnehaha 10. 10ft 20

CHRISTMAS SHOEBOXES There were many people in Scole and the surrounding towns and villages before Christmas involved with the annual shoeboxes appeal, buying and wrapping gifts to be sent to the poor abroad. Members of Diss Christian Community Church in mid December travelled to Kosovo in Europe to help Faton Berisha, Victory Church Gjakove deliver shoeboxes to their local community. In six days they were able to give out 1000 to the poor and needy.

Alan who lives in Scole said “to see the excitement of the children as we arrived with the shoeboxes was incredible and they were so happy with these as they have so little.”

We visited a number of kindergartens (nurseries) with the shoeboxes along with visiting poor families in Gjakove district with shoeboxes and food parcels.

Rear of photo from left are the members of DC3 team: David Cunliffe, Alan Lewell, Martin Roden with Faton Berisha of Victory Church, Gjakove.

Centre front: Mavis Watkinson from Cheshire. Others are staff from local nursery school. cont’d over 21

House of one of the families visited

Alan said “seeing for myself the level of poverty of these people was totally different and challenging.� 45% of people in Kosovo are unemployed and live in poverty with 37% below the poverty line with only 1.50 euro a day to live.

Houses of some of the families visited

Majority of families live as this family does in one room downstairs as upstairs not able to finish due to lack of money. This house above has flat roof because cheaper, which is not very good in heavy rain as water seeped in through roof and down staircase.

One room house of one of the families visited in Gjakove

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Poor children with new socks

Faton Berisha outside Victory Church, Gjakove with postman and envelope containing socks from UK

Another initiative which we were involved with this year and continues through the winter months is the posting of socks to Kosovo which are then distributed to those who have none. For about ÂŁ3 including envelope, postage and socks this is a relatively low cost help with significant benefit for these people.

The team plan to return in the summer to continue to help the community and next Nov/Dec the shoebox appeal will once again take place. For further details contact Diss Christian Community Church on 01379 644223 or DC3 town centre base at No7 Mere Street 01379 658956.

Albania.

House of one of the families visited

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Top Table In this new series of occasional articles, our mystery diner visits restaurants in the vicinity of Scole. Our inspector is anonymous, and the establishment is not aware that the PostHorn is present.

In late January four of us visited the Saracens Head in Diss. Situated next to the church in the centre of Diss, the Saracens Head is a grade II listed building dating back to the 16th century. It has been a Public house since at least 1793. The Lounge Bar has an interesting ceiling of crossed beams, and on the outside it has some elaborate Victorian carved heads.

There is a large car park.

We started with Crisp Whitebait in a large dish placed on the table for us to share. A litre carafe of white shiraz matched it perfectly, making this a sociable way to start our meal, and a complement to the lively friendly atmosphere we encountered.

For a main course, two of us chose the Game Pie and one the Bressingham Duck Breast. There was a selection of vegetables. Our vegetarian member chose the Sweet & Sour Vegetable Sizzler. A large bowl of homemade chips was placed on the table - they quickly disappeared!

The Sweet & Sour Sizzler is served on a metal hotplate, and is a must for vegetarians or anyone wanting a delicious new experience. We all agreed that the dishes were well cooked, and the food was to a high standard.

Ratings (out of 10) Game Pie Duck Vegetarian Portions Ambience Price

8 9 9 10 8 8

Our verdict : For good food and friendly surroundings, the Saracens Head is well recommended, but it can be busy, especially at the weekend, so booking is advised. Telephone number 01379 652853

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Thoughts from the Church ‘Surprised by Hope’* I suppose we all like surprises when they are nice ones such as my first ‘creme egg experience’ and the surprise of finding the yellow fondant yolk in the middle!! Sadly, some surprises are not so trivial or so harmless and we can all think of occasions when unexpected events or incidents have turned our world upside down. I suspect Jesus’ followers were surprised and devastated when their leader was arrested, tried and then executed on Good Friday. But for them and for us, that wasn’t the end of the story! The unexpected totally threw them. Visiting the tomb, probably to say their last goodbyes, they found it empty and before they could debate whether someone had stolen the body or hope, that perhaps Jesus wasn’t dead, one of their members saw and met the risen Lord Jesus Christ. And soon they all had and that surprising experience, gave them hope and courage and opened the way to a new relationship with God for them, and for us. It altered them and the course of their lives and it changed the world.

Those followers of Jesus experienced the reality of God’s power and love for the world; a love that allowed Jesus his Son to die but overcome death so that we too can be saved. No wonder the disciples spread the good news across the world and started the Christian faith. Lent and Easter are times we can revisit our Christian roots and remember God’s great love for us. They are times when we too might be ‘surprised by hope’! May Easter and Spring be times of hope and expectation for you and may the God of life truly bless you.

Sincerely, Sue * ‘Surprised by Hope’ © Tom Wright

From the Records Baptisms: Nil Funerals

Marriages: Nil Jean Musk (70yrs) Raymond Franklin (79yrs) June Leach Violet Frost (91yrs)

Nov. 21st Dec. 30th Jan 11th Jan. 19th

We have tried to include all known records, but if we have omitted anyone please accept our apologies and contact Sue Auckland (740325) who will ensure they are included in the next issue.

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Church Contact Details Rural Dean Rev. Canon Tony Billett Tel: 642072 Please contact him for baptisms, banns and weddings Church Wardens Scole Maurice Cormack Tel: 741197 Kay Travers Tel: 741054 Ordinand Sue Auckland Tel: 740325 Reader Lynda Mansfield Tel: 740401 (please contact Sue or Lynda for any pastoral needs, including home communions)

Church Secretaries Scole Billingford Church Treasurers Scole Billingford Benefice

Angela Rangecroft Sue Thomson

Tel: 740847 Tel: 651362

Gordon Larkins Jill Mattsson Kay Travers

Tel: 742713 Tel: 741741 Tel: 741054

Various Items Scole School Carol Service - this took place on Thursday December 15th at the Church. Carols and Christmas readings were enjoyed by us all. Thank you and well done.

Parish Share - We don’t quite know how, but we have again managed to pay our Parish Share in full. Thank you to all who contributed in any way and for all your generosity and hard work.

Scole Christmas Celebration - the evening was a great success as always, but not least to the presence of Trevor as a cardboard cut-out! Thanks to all who took part and for the mince pies and drinks - a most enjoyable evening.

Scole Stroll - after the New Year’s Day Service a jolly crowd of villagers gathered at the ‘Crossways‘ Pub for the annual ‘Scole Stroll’. After an invigorating walk , people enjoyed a lovely warming bowl of homemade soup and a bacon roll. What a wonderful start to the year and our thanks to Kate and Peter for their hospitality and to all for the donation to the church.

Trevor was Instituted and inducted as the Rector of Gunton on December 5th. A good number of people went for tea, prior to the service, and enjoyed a warm welcome from Trevor, Patricia and the people of Gunton.

We hope Trevor and Patricia will be very happy during their time there.

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Saturday Cake and Coffee Mornings start again at the church in March - the first Saturday of each month!

Look out for a Quiz and Chips in March or April Easter Services and Holy Week - all are welcome! Please check the services page. Additional services/activities during Holy Week (April 2-5) are: Monday, Brockdish - St. John’s Gospel, 6.30pm; Tuesday, Thorpe Abbotts - Meditation 7pm; Wednesday, Billingford, 7pm (time to be confirmed) and Thursday, Scole - Holy Communion, 7.30pm.

Lent Lunches - come and join us at 12 noon at the church for a lunch to raise money for charity on Thursday March 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd.

Future Ministry in the Scole Benefice - many of you will have heard the proposal from the Diocese regarding the future of the Scole Benefice. All of us hoped that we would be able to continue as a four parish-Benefice with a full-time Rector but it seems unlikely at this time of less clergy available in the whole country and financial constraints. This letter was given out in the Church, in January. ‘J

The Diocese is now consulting with the Church Patrons, and the Benefice is drawing up a profile. We will keep you informed of any definite news regarding the possible re-organisation.

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March Sunday

Services for Scole and Billingford 4

9.00am Billingford 10 for 10.30am Scole

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Mothering Sunday

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Holy Communion Kaleidoscope (Informal service) HC & Children’s Church Family Service

11am Scole

Family Service to include Children’s Church

11am Scole

Holy Communion

4.30pm Scole

Celebration Service (Informal)

9.00am Billingford

Holy Communion

April Palm Sunday

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Good Friday

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Short Devotion

2.00pm Scole

Short Devotion

11am Scole

Easter Day Sunday

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Palm Sunday Kaleidoscope

Easter Holy Communion and Children’s Church

6.00pm Billingford

Easter Praise

9.30am Billingford

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11am Scole

MP & Children’s Church

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Benefice Holy Communion

4.30pm Scole

Celebration Service

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Kaleidoscope HC & Children’s Church MP

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19th Century Inventors and their Inventions Joseph Marie Jacquard (1752-1834) The Jacquard Loom In 1804, French silk weaver Joseph Marie Jacquard invented the Jacquard Loom that weaved complex designs. Jacquard invented a way of automatically controlling the warp and weft threads on a silk loom by recording patterns of holes in a string of cards. The Jacquard cards were later modified and evolved into computing punch cards by Charles Babbage and later Herman Hollerith. Joseph Marie Jacquard was born at Lyon, France on the 7th of July 1752.

On the death of his father, who was a working weaver, he inherited two looms with which Joseph Marie Jacquard started business on his own account.

Joseph Marie Jacquard did not however prosper, and was at last forced to become a limeburner at Bresse, while his wife supported herself at Lyon by plaiting straw.

In 1793, Joseph Marie Jacquard took part in the unsuccessful defence of Lyon against the troops of the Convention, but afterwards served in their ranks on the Rh贸ne and Loire. After seeing some active service in which his young son was shot down at his side, Joseph Marie Jacquard again returned to Lyon. There, Joseph Marie Jacquard was employed in a factory and used his spare time in constructing his improved loom, of which he had conceived the idea several years previously. In 1801, he exhibited his invention at the industrial exhibition at Paris, and in 1803 he was summoned to Paris to work for the Conservatoire des Arts et M茅tiers. A loom by Jacques de Vaucanson (1709 -1782), deposited there, suggested various improvements in his own, which he gradually perfected to its final state. Joseph Marie Jacquard's invention was fiercely opposed by the silk-weavers who feared that its introduction, owing to the saving of labour, would deprive them of their livelihood. However, its advantages secured its general adoption, and by 1812 there were 11,000 looms in use in France. The loom was declared public property in 1806, and Jacquard was rewarded with a pension and a royalty on each machine. Joseph Marie Jacquard died at Oullins (Rh贸ne) on the 7th of August 1834 and six years later a statue was erected to him at Lyon.

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Diss First Responders

The Scole Community Christmas Celebration evening with Rick Wakeman, Matt Leeder and the Diss Salvation Army Band was a tremendous event for us – not only as recipients of the monies raised but also receiving two call outs from the Ambulance Service during the event. As a result we didn’t hear the whole concert, arriving back in time for the mulled wine and mince pies after the first call and then getting a second call at the beginning of the second half.

However we were overwhelmed by people’s generosity, particularly the Salvation Army, who gifted over their share of the proceeds to us. The Celebration raised £803 and the Quiz we ran in November raised over £200.

Perhaps this is the time to justify all our fundraising. We buy all our own equipment for the two kits we run. Defibrillators cost around £1500 each (replacement pads are provided by the Ambulance Service as well as the Oxygen cylinders we use). Pulse Oximeters, which measure the oxygen saturation in the blood and the patient’s heart rate cost around £450 each with carrying cases - but they run on batteries and have a healthy appetite!

Batteries are also needed for our Maglite torches which are vital when trying to see house numbers and names in rural areas – so we buy in bulk to get the best prices.

Our equipment should last for many years but we must always be ready to change, adapt and upgrade when necessary. Our Responder car of course requires fuel at an ever increasing cost, but I am very pleased to say that it will soon have all its signs and emblems in place.

Finally we continue to roll out our Heartstart training – many of you will have seen the British Heart Foundation’s ‘Push Hard and Fast’ campaign in the press, radio and television and we should be pleased to take anyone interested through these protocols.

Thank you once more for all your support.

Rachel Hillier 01379 740158

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Jobs in the garden for May 1st week

Be careful with bedding plants. Tie up sweet peas.

Plant brussels sprouts. Plant outdoor chrysanthemums.

2nd week

Sow half hardy annuals outdoors. Harden off bedding plants.

Sow french and runner beans. Spray blackcurrants.

Dust onions.

3rd week

Watch out for greenfly on roses. Keep mowing the lawns.

Plant cucumbers outdoors. Apply selective weedkiller to lawns.

4th week

Prepare for summer bedding plants. Lift and divide primulas.

Take geranium cuttings. Keep planting french & runner beans.

Ever wondered about bellringing?

People of all ages continue to maintain this ancient tradition, but we always need more to take it up.

Come to Scole church and visit the ringing room on

Saturday April 7th from 10am - noon.

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(Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.)

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2012 events at the Red Feather Club Sunday 13th May: Grand Open Day (10am-5pm). In addition to the normal attractions at the Red Feather Club, there will be military vehicles, trade stands, exhibits from other aviation societies and a refreshment stand.

Several overseas visitors should be attending (including veterans and their families). Admission £1.

OPEN DAYS Sunday May 27th: 10am - 4pm.

Sunday June 24th: 10am - 4pm.

Sunday July 29th: 10am - 4pm.

Sunday August 26th: 10am - 4pm.

Sunday September 30th: 10am - 4pm, - with vintage softball game.

The 95th BGHA ‘Wallopers’ versus the 1285th Military Police Re-enactment Group ‘Snowdrops’. Sunday October 28th: Open day.

The Red Feather Club, run by the 95th Bomb Group Heritage Association, is the official UK museum of the 95th Bomb Group. The museum houses only uniforms and memorabilia relating to the 95th Bomb Group who were based at Horham during WW2. The Red Feather Club is also the home to the 1285th Military Police Company re-enactors.

The Red Feather Club, Horham, Suffolk, is four miles south-east of Eye off the B1117 (IP21 5DG).

During the year quizzes, film shows and dances are held at the Red Feather Club and there are regular monthly open days on the last Sunday of the month from May till October (inclusive). Opening times are 10am to 4pm.

American visitors from the 95th Bomb Group Memorials Foundation will be making their annual reunion visit to Horham from Thursday 10th May to Wednesday 16th May. Tel (for public enquiries): 01728 860930 (James Mutton, chairman of the 95th Bomb Group Heritage Association) Email (for public enquiries): jamesmutton@suffolkonline.net Website: www.95thbg-horham.com 35

Scole Feather Report by Trevor Raven In the Bleak mid-winter Frosty winds do moan Earth stood hard as iron, Water like a stone; Snow has fallen, snow on snow, In the bleak mid-winter, long ago.

Christina Rossetti (1872) oo It is early February, and the weather seems horribly like the poem. It’s cold and the forecast for the rest of the month says ‘low temperatures’. The berries have almost gone, and the insects are deep in the ground or undergrowth. Food is very scarce. Now is the critical time to feed the birds.

To survive they need high energy foods: peanuts, mixed seed, sunflower seed, apples, raisins bread and food scraps. The lucky ones who come into our gardens will find it in the feeders, and scattered on the patio, but out in the countryside the small hedgerow birds will die in their thousands.

You don’t have to go into Diss to get your bird food.

Scole village shop has good supplies of wild bird food at a competitive price. So enjoy the birds, fill up the feeders, put some on the patio; and hope your neighbour hasn’t got a better feeding station than you.

In contrast with the small birds the situation with the winter migrants is most unusual. The normal large influx of Scandinavian thrushes is very much down. No one has reported seeing any redwings. There are some fieldfares about, with a large flock seen in the fields around Stradbroke, but otherwise not many. No golden plovers have been reported in the fields around Tivetshall (there are normally hundreds in January). However, the gulls seem to be here in larger numbers this year. You can see them in the morning from the Billingford stretch of the A134 dotted all over the fields alongside the River Waveney. They are mostly blackheaded gulls with some common gulls and a few large herring gulls. Gulls are notoriously difficult to identify in the winter, but these three are a bit easier : see pictures on the opposite page.

A survey by the firm Gardman, which was reported in Amateur Gardening magazine, found that 87% of people who say they normally feed the garden birds, did not plan to cut back this winter due to the economic situation. The poll found that helping the birds through the winter is a priority. It seems that people just want to enjoy watching the birds, and feeding them is simply their way of helping. What a nice thought.

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Picture archive RSPB

The Gulls These are notoriously difficult to identify. There can be adult birds in winter and summer plumage, plus 1st and 2nd year juveniles. All can look very different. Fortunately, male and female birds look the same. Here are the ones most common around Scole and at Diss Mere.

Black Headed Gull in winter.

These are by far the most common gull in our area. They are easy to identify in flight by the white front along the wing. In summer adults have a dark brown (not black) head.

Herring Gull

Juvenile

This is a large noisy bird and much larger than the black headed gulls.

Adult

Common Gull It looks like a small, gentler version of the herring gull, with greenish legs.

Despite its name, it is not at all common inland.

Golden Plover

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Scole Parish Council - Community Action Plan The following is an updated summary of the Action Plan put together when the Community Survey (Village Plan) was completed in 2009. The survey went to every household and summarised replies received to a questionnaire which provided everyone with the opportunity to give feedback to the Parish Council on local services and environment, and asked if there were any specific issues. About 33% of you replied and your answers fed into the report.

The Parish Council is tasked with keeping the Action Plan updated on an annual basis and this is the first update we have produced in writing for every household. Any completed tasks have been removed from the original list.

We are always willing to hear about local issues which impact on your quality of life in the parish. We rarely see residents at our monthly meetings held in the School Hall of Scole Primary on the third Monday of the month at 7.30pm.

Our work is behind the scenes as we have few powers to act directly, but we lobby and work hard with those that have the money and power to make changes in the community. We feel we have been successful with our aims and have overcome many difficulties with a great deal of lateral thinking.

There is a shortfall of 4 councillors at the moment which means the remaining councillors have to work extra hard. There are more than 1,000 residents who are eligible to become councillors and we appeal to you to support your parish council and consider joining us to continue our work which benefits everyone. If you feel a bit nervous please be assured that every help will be given to ease you into the role which is voluntary, not arduous, and expenses are reimbursed. If you would like to be considered, please turn up to a meeting or contact the Clerk, Sara Campbell on 01953 861486 or e-mail her at clerk@scoleparish.org.uk.

Action Plan – Update The following is a short list of new and ongoing issues: The footpath from Scole to Thelveton - pedestrians walk on unlit road with no speed limit – the PC is anxious to see a proper footpath in place from Scole Village to Thelveton so pedestrians can walk safely particularly at night. This is ongoing. cont’d over

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Theft & Vandalism – Scole Parish is considered a low crime area by police so there is no visible police presence. Residents are encouraged to report every crime to ensure they appear in the crime statistics. Community needs to keep a watch out for any suspicious behaviour which must be reported.

Dog Fouling – a very antisocial act probably carried out by the pets of just a few thoughtless residents. Dog fouling has a serious impact on our green spaces and is hazardous to the health of the young in particular. We must ask residents not to walk their dogs where children play, and in the area of the Sports Playing Fields for obvious reasons. The PC is considering the services of a Dog Warden to deal with this matter so pick up your dog poo!

Speeding Traffic – a blight on our village life. Community Speed Watch is the only way to effectively deal with this issue as the police are not available.

The Bungay Road speedwatch group has now disbanded but found they did have an impact on the number of offenders rat running through the village.

Reduce Speed Limit outside School – speeding here is particularly dangerous as cars are double parked in this area when dropping off and picking up children. Highways are unwilling to spend money on a crossing but the affordable housing scheme included a refuge in the road. Parents are requested to ensure their children exit cars kerbside only. The PC regularly liaises with the school over this issue.

Bus Stop Diss Road – parking blocks road – it is hoped this will now reduce following the closure of Jade Motors.

Bus Service – improve timetable and bus stop location – this issue is outstanding as a survey of local needs should be carried out.

Provision of Medical Centre in Scole – this is under consideration with the plans for a new community centre, so is ongoing Provision of Village Hall Centre & additional Sports Facilities – there are advanced plans to improve facilities at the Playing Fields Pavilion. This is ongoing.

New Clubs and associations – the possibility of new clubs is limited due to a lack of facilities in the whole parish. Might be possible when new community centre built. Meanwhile, Scole & District Gardening Club welcomes new members.

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Adult Education & Leisure – as with New Clubs, awaits new facilities.

Youth – the Parish Council is keen to encourage the young of the parish to be fully involved and provided for. Despite an opportunity to answer the questionnaire, none did, so it is difficult to be sure of their needs. There are plans for new sports facilities, nature walks, picnic areas and canoe launch.

Youth Club had to be suspended due to lack of volunteers and money has to be used for anti vandalism measures and damage to property.

Footpaths & Byways – free to all, but needs maintenance. There is less money in the public purse to keep in good order, so local volunteers are to be recruited. The PC will be seeking a volunteer footpath warden, expenses paid, as soon as possible.

Scole Nature Trail Bridge Road site – reclaiming an abused amenity. The Parish Council is in negotiation to provide a canoe launch, picnic area and nature walk around this area and ultimately into Diss.

Bus shelter as children wait in rain – to identify best location and proceed when funds available.

Scole and District Gardening Club January 2012 Our season got off to an excellent start on the 26th January 2012 with the annual report on the club’s activities during the past year together with the financial statement. There were brief discussions regarding the Community Garden which is located at the junction of Norwich Road and Bungay Road, and a possible garden open day to be held later this summer.

Hopefully you will agree that the Community Garden is an asset to the village.

Obviously the winter weather has taken its toll but as the weather warms the volunteers will be able to move on to the site to tidy up those plants which require work and replant others where necessary.

You will also note that the daffodil bulbs as planted last autumn are now beginning to grow in the surrounding grassed area. Everyone hopes that this will result in a excellent display for all residents to enjoy. Last year the garden was additionally utilised as a celebration of the Easter Festival. Whilst Trev the Rev is no longer with us, we hope that there will be no objection to the crosses being reinstated again for Easter. cont’d over 41

In the last PostHorn I mentioned that it may be a good idea for there to be a garden open day to be arranged for later this year. The club have tentatively discussed this option and are now in the process of ensuring that such an event would be of interest and possible to arrange. Already some brave souls have indicated a willingness to open their gardens which could be combined with a ‘treasure hunt’ so that those not interested in visiting gardens per se can also participate in following clues on the day. Further details, together with the date will be advertised locally.

Following our AGM, Mr Foster of Beccles gave a talk on Galanthus (Snow Drops) to the membership. I am sure that everyone found this interesting and entertaining, especially the fact that is now possible to spend over £50 on one bulb with no guarantee that there would be any success in actually growing a plant. What was also of interest to many is the difference between the actual flowers, some that are doubles, others with scent and finally some that bloom in September.

Our Programme for 2012, together with dates for your diary is listed below and does include two visits to gardens of local and national renown.

March 22nd - Julian Flood will give a talk on Clematis, so if you need to know more information on one of this country’s iconic plants, please feel free to come and attend the meeting.

May 24th - we have arranged a visit to Mickfield Hostas.

July 26th - James Kay, a local forester, will be giving a talk on Trees in our Area.

September 27th - a visit has been arranged to Will Giles Exotic Garden in Norwich. (Entrance Fee Applicable) nd November 22 - Stella Taylor will give a talk on her experience of spending her working life in Horticulture.

This year we will be advising everyone who may be interested in attending our meetings by advertising locally. However, should you wish to be put on a circulation list please e-mail me at williamsontr@aol.com or dropping me a line at 6 Clements Close, Scole, Norfolk or phone 01379 740176. Our yearly membership subscription is £5, with a £1 charge per meeting for members, rising to £1.50 for guests Tom Williamson: Chairman.

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Scole United Football Club Scole United Football Club have just been awarded the status of FA Charter Standard Community Club by the Norfolk County Football Association. This award is as a result of a long hard process and is given to clubs who are at the heart of the local community and is the pinnacle of the FA’s club development pathway. It is a highly sought status as it is only awarded to those clubs that are very well organised, have a multi-team development, providing opportunities for players irrespective of age, gender, religion and ability. The club provides qualified coaches for all age groups, first aiders and child protection officers.

Scole United currently boasts a total of 16 teams, including 3 adult teams, a veterans’ team, 3 girls’ teams and 9 youth teams aged from under 8 to under 18. The club’s base is at Scole Playing Fields, Ransome Avenue, Scole but also play home matches in Diss and Dickleburgh.

An official presentation will be made in due course by Norfolk County FA. If you are interested in playing, coaching or helping with the running of the Club, please contact Ian on 01379 740265 or visit www.scoleunited.co.uk

Scole Dominoes Club The Domino team have performed really well this season and although not at the top of the League table we are just below centre. We have time to improve that position with two more games to play. Well done team!

Also, we are lucky to have gained a few more players which is an enviable situation to be in compared to other clubs in the League. The new players have been made welcome and are enjoying taking part in League games alongside our “original” members.

We are pleased to say that our Captain Peggy is back home. She has had a prolonged stay in hospital and two convalescent homes after breaking her arm in a fall at home in September. However, she is in good form and looking forward to taking part in the team again when fully recovered.

Although we are fortunate with our membership, we welcome anyone interested in joining us either for a practice game or to be part of the team.

For more information, please call June on 740902. I look forward to hearing from you.

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Robot Design for the Future at Scole Primary School In the future, say in 2050, we will all lead busy lives, which means we may have little time for doing jobs at home. Would you like someone to do the ironing for you? Do your children hate doing chores? Do they wish they never had to go to school. Do they want an entertainer? In the future your child’s dreams could come true. These robots could grant your wishes, wrote Elizabeth.

Robi, designed by Mae, “has sensors and modern cameras in its sparkly eyes. It also has a long finger to help you garden and also has boots that change into steady wheels.”

Eva wrote that her design called Scarlett “is autonomous, which means she can think for herself. Scarlett can sense when she is being rubbed on her tummy and tickled. Scarlett’s hands can feel when they are being held and she has hearing sensors, which means she can hear people talking.”

The J35 has been designed by Jack who wrote “the J35 has a pencil holder, which means it can do your children’s homework and it has a brush, so if your toddler makes a mess, it will sweep it up. It also comes with a dustbin.”

Outside of the home, Alicia wrote that her robot Rosey, “has a light on her head for if she sees danger, which is useful if you are in a dangerous place.

She has wings for flying, which are useful for getting somewhere quickly.”

Vissa, a robot designed by Molly, “can make her eyes glow in the dark, so if you go outside and it is too dark to see, Vissa will make her eyes glow so everyone can see where to go.”

Ben writes “are you tired of doing household jobs? Then you need Roy the Robot. If you wish to fly, Roy can do it, with his rocket boots. Roy also has an off and on button, that children can access. It has a sweet cannon for your children’s hunger problems.”

These Robot Designs were created by Elizabeth, Mae, Eva, Jack, Alicia, Molly, Ben and all of the children in Years 3 & 4 at Scole Primary School.

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Scole Mothers’ Union No speakers are arranged during the winter months at the M.U. as they are taken up with the Business meeting in November to discuss next year's programme. In December we joined with Pulham for our annual Deanery Carol Service and in January we held our AGM. Future meetings will be: Thursday 15th March our speaker will be retired Bishop David Gillet.

Thursday 19th April we will hold a bring and share lunch at 12.30pm with invited guest speaker Rev. Michael Paddison and his wife Suzanne. Michael is an ex Rector of Scole.

Thursday 17th May Rev. Christine Brooks who is known to many Scole people, will be our speaker on that day.

The subject for the talks are as yet unknown but if anyone wishes to join our meetings to listen to the talks they will be most welcome.

The meetings take place in St. Andrew's Church at 2.15pm.

Women’s Institute On Thursday 1st March Peter Banham is coming to tell us about “Old Sayings and their Origins”. The competition is to write a limerick, the first line being “A sage with a fondness for tales”.

Mr Wabe will be the speaker on 5th April and talking about “Life in a Victorian Gaol”. The competition is for a pomander.

There will be no speaker on 3rd May as we will be discussing the AGM resolutions and then enjoying a social evening. The competition is a decorated cup cake.

The subject of Pauline Baker’s talk on Thursday 7th June is “Frock Horror” while the competition is for an item of royal memorabilia.

All meetings are on Thursdays at 7.30pm at Hopefield, Norwich Road. Non members most welcome.

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Scole and District Bowls Club At the time of writing there is heavy snow on the ground and an ice cold easterly wind that is freezing everything within sight. The vision of playing bowls on a pristine green on a warm summer’s afternoon seems to be a very long way off. But time tends to pass very quickly, particularly the older one gets, and all this present inclement weather will just be a faint memory once we are with our like minded friends bowling woods in serious competition. Our bowls season will start during the middle of April and will go through until early September. During this current ‘close season’ we usually have a few social activities that are well advertised and to which everyone in the village and surrounding areas are most welcome; Scole Village Stores will always have a poster up advertising such events. We normally have a ‘Quiz Evening’ in October and March at the Community Centre and these are always great fun and well attended.

We are fortunate that membership numbers are keeping up and we do have already another two people asking to join us for the new season. If any of you, out there, have the urge to ‘give this bowling a try’, don’t be shy, contact the secretary, and he will give you details of how you can join us.

2013 will be a very big year for the club for it will be the Golden Anniversary of the Club’s existence and we are going to be busy this year inviting County and National bowling associations to send representatives to play in friendly matches with us to highlight this splendid achievement. Whatever happens, we shall have great fun and friendship as ever.

We hope that as the village grows there will be more and more people who will find the enjoyment of joining in the various games and leisure activities that can be found within the area. Everyone is friendly here.

Robin Shortell (Sec.)

Scole Over 60s Friendship Club On December 20th we had our Christmas Lunch, cooked and served by the committee. Pat Constance came in to help us. Jean and Graham came and played keyboard and we sang carols and songs. Graham, bless him, even helped with the washing up!

Our thoughts and prayers are for our President Mrs Vera Alexander who is in hospital. The AGM will be on March 20th. Joyce Coleman - Secretary

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Parish Council News November, December 2011 & January 2012 Main Items discussed: Diamond Jubilee Celebrations - it was agreed that the PC would present each child under 16 in the parish with a Jubilee mug. We need to find out how many qualify in the parish - see bottom of page for reply slip.

Playing Field Development - nothing new to report yet.

Bridge Road and Nature Trail - plans are moving along and we hope to have a cleanup day at Bridge Road in February, so hopefully members of the parish will turn up to assist.

Border Hoppa - they will be contacting all Parish Councils to make a contribution as they wish to purchase a new bus costing about ÂŁ35k.

Planning Applications - these can be viewed at the SNC website.

Cold Callers - to consider making the parish a Cold Caller Free Zone.

Cllr Williamson is looking into this.

Street lamps - some of the lamps will need to be replaced in the next year.

Police statistics - numbers of crimes in the parish has increased.

Precept - The budget has been set at an increase of 4%.

Parish Cllrs - Full Council totals eleven; we have only seven cllrs, Please think about joining. ONLY two of the seven live in Scole Village, three from Thelveton and two from Billingford.

Cllr Ray Franklin - see separate article.

Full minutes can be seen on parish noticeboards, the PC website and also in Scole Stores. We continue to meet on the 3rd Monday of the month at 7.30pm in Scole School. ALL WELCOME. "............"............."............."............"............"............"..........."

To receive a JUBILEE Mug for your children, age up to 16, please complete this slip and place in the box provided in Scole Stores, or give the slip to a member of the Parish Council by 20th MARCH. Child’s name:

Surname:

Address: 47

AJH Carpentry Daryl Spurling Building

FRANK DAVEY Ltd

EST 1998

ASPHALT & CIVIL ENGINEERING

Loft conversions & extensions All aspects of carpentry & building Over 25 years experience Free advice and quotes

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL APPROVED CONTRACTORS

Ariesmead Garden House Lane Rickinghall Tel: 01379 898371 Diss Fax: 01379 898798 Norfolk Mobile: 07940 530955 IP22 1EA Email: frankdaveyltd@hotmail.co.uk

Tel: 01379 677381 Mob: 07867977731

Email: carpentryajh@btinternet.com www.ajhspurlingbuilding.co.uk

Edgars

PROFESSIONAL UPHOLSTERY & CARPET CLEANING

Gents Hair Stylist Tel: 07768 087144

Carpets ~ Three Piece Suites Oriental Rugs ~ Curtains Deodorising ~ Conditioning

Waterfields Yard, Bungay Road, Scole

Paul Edwards - Hair Stylist

Call David - 01379 608529 Mobile - 07768 757308

(Closed all day Tuesday)

KJ ACCOUNTANCY Sco l e Cab s

A friendly and efficient service for The Self - Employed and Small to Medium Business

Friendly & Reliable Courier Service.

Local & Long Distance.

Airports/Seaports.

Modern 4,6,& 8 Seater vehicles.

Disabled Vehicle available.

Bookkeeping - Accounts - VAT Payroll - CIS - Tax Returns

01379 741471

Tel: 01379 890502 Mob: 07788 408916

e:scolecars@aol.com

Septic Tank Emptying & DOMESTIC DRAINS CLEARED & CLEANED. FAST, FRIENDLY, RELIABLE SERVICE. (ENVIRONMENTAL REGISTERED CARRIER)

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www.scolecabs.com

from an experienced, qualified tutor Sessions are tailored to meet individual needs and improve grades from Key Stage 2 to GCSE For an informal chat, contact Deborah Vass: 01379 642219 07979730199 deborahjvass@yahoo.com

Parish Councillors

Situated

Tel. No.

E-mail address

Graham Moore (C) Sue Redgrave (VC) Lady Rosie Mann Pearl Fisher Tom Williamson Jackie Jones Corinne Moore

Thelveton Billingford Billingford Scole Scole Thelveton Thelveton

741716 740837 740314 740753 740176 740920 741716

mooregr@btinternet.com susan.redgrave182@btinternet.com pearljoy@mypostoffice.co.uk williamsontr@aol.com thelveton@btinternet.com moorecr@btinternet.com

All parish council information is available at the following office by appointment only: Sara Campbell (Clerk), Woodthorpe Farm, Goose Green, Winfarthing, DISS. IP22 2ER Tel: 01953 861486 E-mail : clerk@scoleparish.org.uk

Mobile Library Van THELVETON & SCOLE

BILLINGFORD

2 weekly intervals on

4 weekly intervals on

Thursdays

Fridays

March 8, 22 April 5, 19 May 3, 17, 31

09.55 10.15 10.35 10.50 11.15 11.35 11.50

Thelveton Ransome Avenue Reeve Close St Andrew’s Rd Robinson Road Clements Close Karen Close

Upper Street Post box 10am - 10.15am March April May

23 20 18

ADVERTISERS’ INDEX Builder

p48

Heating/Plumbing

p5/34

Cabinet Maker

p5

Massage Therapist

p5

Cafe/functions/weddings

p30

Medical Records

p51

Car Sales/Servicing

p2/38

Paving/Driveways/Asphalt etc

p48/52

Cleaning/Laundry services

p48

Pub

p2

Coach Travel

p52

Reflexology

p34

Day Nursery

p25/38

Restaurant

p25

English Tuition

p48

Stonemason

p34

Environmental Control

p48

Taxi Service

p48

Financial Services

p48

Tree Surgeon

p19

Foot Healthcare

p25

Undertaker

p5

Fuel Supplies

p30

Village Stores

p12

Hairdresser

p38/48

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VILLAGE DIRECTORY Group/Organisation

Contact

Scole Pre-School

.......

Mon, Tues, Wed, Thu, Fri 9.15 - 12.15

Parent/Baby/Toddler Group

.......

Linda Clay 741187

Friends of Scole School

.......

Helen Clark 740413

Scole Mothers Union

.......

Georgie O’Shaughnessy 740127

Scole Women’s Institute

.......

Shirley Hall 740636

Scole Social Club

.......

Pearl Fisher 740753

Shirley Shiress 07925 093551 Wednesday 1.30pm - 3pm

June Foreman 740902 Scole Domino Club

.......

Peggy Stygall 740986

Over 60s Friendship Club

.......

Joyce Coleman 740384

Scole & District Bowls Club

.......

Robin Shortell 740053

Friday Night Youth Club

.......

Sue Auckland 740325

Scole Lads FC (boys and girls)

.......

Ian Logan 741586

Scole United Football Club

.......

Vic Buckle 740327

First Team Manager

.......

James Last 740568

Reserves Manager

.......

Danny Philpot 07795 185671

Scole Parish website

.......

scoleparish.org.uk

Diss First Responders

.......

Rachel Hillier (Co-ordinator) 740158

OTHER USEFUL CONTACT INFORMATION Medical Emergency (out of hours) NHS Direct Norfolk Constabulary (non emergency) Gas (emergencies) Anglian Water Home Watch South Norfolk Council Street lighting, pavements, litter Sara Campbell (Parish Clerk) County Councillor (Martin Wilby) District Councillor (Jenny Wilby) Network Rail (enquiries) Borderhoppa Meadow Green Dog Rescue (Loddon) Tim Page - Scole Bridge Ranger

01603 488 488 0845 4647 0845 456 4567 0800 111 999 08457 145 145 01379 650773 01508 533 633 01953 861486

www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk www.norfolk.police.uk www.anglianwater.co.uk www.south-norfolk.gov.uk clerk@scoleparish.org.uk

01379 741504 martin.wilby@norfolk.gov.uk 01379 741504 jwilby@s-norfolk.gov.uk 08457 484950 www.networkrail.co.uk 01379 854800 www.harleston-norfolk.gov.uk 01508 548216 www.dogrescuenorfolk.com 01379 788008

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NHS Summary Care Record – Your emergency care summary The NHS is introducing a new electronic record called the Summary Care Record (SCR), which will be used to support your emergency care.

About Summary Care Records The SCR will give healthcare staff faster, easier access to essential information about you, to help provide you with safe treatment when you need care in an emergency or when your GP practice is closed.

A SCR will contain important information about any medicines you are taking, allergies you suffer from and any bad reactions to medicine that you have had.

What are my choices?

If you choose to have a SCR, you do not need to do anything.

If you choose not to have a SCR, you need to let your GP practice know by filling in and returning an opt-out form. You can obtain an opt out form from your surgery or by contacting the Summary Care Record Information Line on 0300 123 3020.

Whatever you choose - you can change your mind at anytime. You will need to let your GP practice know.

Children and the Summary Care Record Children under 16 will automatically get a SCR created for them unless a parent or guardian decides to ‘opt out’ on their behalf.

Where can I get more information? · Phone the Summary Care Record Information Line on 0300 123 3020; · Visit www.nhscarerecords.nhs.uk ; or · Contact NHS Norfolk Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) Monday Friday from 9am to 5pm, on 0800 587 4132 or email pals@norfolk.nhs.uk

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Tel: 01379 647300

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