In this issue: Falklands: A personal view - Part 2 The Jubilee Celebrations Open Gardens 2012 The story of the modern Olympics Plus many other features!
Autumn 2012 Volume 27
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Message from the Editor Do you enjoy reading the PostHorn? Ever thought of contributing any short article or getting involved? Whether it’s about your holidays or of general local interest, why not give it a go? I would like to invite all the residents of Scole and District to think more about YOUR magazine! We are a small team of unpaid volunteers who beaver away at the content of our magazine in the hope that you all like what we do on your behalf. Of course time moves inexorably forward and the team will not be around forever, even with the best will of everyone. New team members are always needed, and I would like to invite the younger members of our community to step forward and show us what you can do! There’s a lot of talent out there, and we would enjoy learning from your experiences and ideas. The future of this magazine is in your hands - go on, drop me a line, I’d love to hear from you all. This edition features some very interesting local information about the history of some common land in our area. The quality of the article could grace any top magazine in the country and we are very lucky to have contributors like Michael Hall who continually find interesting topics for us to learn from and find interest in. They make the PostHorn what it is, unique and very special. A big thank you from all of us! Roy Philpot
Contents Page 8 - 9
Frenze Common
Page 11 - 12
Olympic Heritage
Page 13 - 14
Olympic Tribute
Page 20 - 23 Church Pages Page 30 - 33 Falklands Remembered Part 2 Page 34 - 35 Feather Report Page 36 - 37 Gardening Club Page 46 - 47 Parish Council News 3
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Waste Sites District Councillor Jenny Wilby explains Brome is open from 9am - 5pm Monday to Saturday (closed Wednesday) and from 10am to 4pm on Sundays and bank holidays. Visitors to the Brome site have to pay for unsorted waste or anything that cannot be recycled, and therefore goes to landfill. The charge for non-recyclable or unsorted waste is £6 (including VAT) for each load (up to 10 bags). Items accepted free of charge include: Bikes Books Confidential waste paper Mobile phones Toner cartridges Clothes and textiles
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Morningthorpe is open 7 days/week apart from Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day from 9am - 6pm (April to September) and 9am to 4pm (October to March). There is no charge for domestic waste. The Pulham Market site is still a commercial one. At South Norfolk Council we are pushing ahead with improvements to our kerbside waste recycling activities. Our recycling rate is currently 41.5% and we would like to increase this. The garden waste scheme (Brown Bins) is becoming increasingly popular. We have about 15,000 customers and are continuing to promote this scheme. The price of £39 per year covers 25 collections (paid for by direct debit) and is really good value. All waste gets recycled and goes back on to farmland as compost. South Norfolk Council has submitted a bid to central Government to deliver a food waste collection scheme for about 17,000 houses and will find out in the autumn if successful. Feel free to contact me anytime on 01379 741504 or at jwilby@s-norfolk.gov.uk
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Frenze Common by Michael Hall
It is many, many years since cattle have been seen grazing on the land between Waterloo and the River Frenze and it is extremely unlikely that they were ever in the numbers seen earlier this year. First sheep and then cattle were used to feed off a crop of what, from the road, looked like rape and most people passing by were surprised at a sight none would have seen before. However this would once have been quite normal as for many centuries this area was the low, or summer common for Scole and Frenze. In the Domesday Survey (1086), with Ralph de Felgeres as Lord of the Manor of this part of the parish, the record shows there were 4 acres of ‘meadow’ or common land and it is highly likely that this, together with quite a lot of ‘waste or undesignated’ land was along the river valley which would have linked with Stuston Common, where Ralph de Felgeres was also Lord, and Diss Common making a large area of communal grazing along the banks of the Waveney. Faden’s map of Norfolk (published in 1797) shows the area along this part of the river valley as ‘Frenze Common’ although much of it is actually in the parish of Scole. However on the Tithe Award map of 1814 this area is shown as ‘Old Inclosed Lands’ which frequently indicates enclosure during the reign of Elizabeth 1. This land along the river bank was (and still is) prone to winter flooding and would have laid wet for much of the year, so much so that its only real value to the community for centuries would have been as summer grazing for cattle. During the reign of Henry V111 a law was passed requiring all farms over 60 acres to grow one rood of hemp, which was increased to one acre by the time of Elizabeth, with the fine for not complying increased from three shillings and fourpence to five pounds. Land along the Waveney Valley was ideal for growing hemp and it became a regular crop, with South Norfolk producing one eighth of the country’s hemp, so it seems highly likely that the Elizabethan enclosure meant hemp was grown here in Scole and Frenze. Hemp was the basis for a very important industry in the area, and by the early part of the 19th century making ‘Lopham Linen’, which was a hempen cloth, was flourishing as a cottage industry in the villages along the Waveney valley as far as Earsham, Bungay and Beccles.
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It lasted longest in the Lophams but by mid century it had died out in Roydon and many other villages down-river, with pockets still existing at places like Syleham. Almost certainly Scole was one where it died out. However in 1854 Charles Fisher Costerton, of Eye, erected a flax factory at Waterloo in Scole. Flax Farm (or Factory Farm as it was shown on some maps) is all that now remains. He saw a need in the area for alternative employment to agriculture and thinking he could persuade local farmers to grow flax to be processed into twine rope and sacking, built the factory at Scole with another at Eye. When in full swing, each employed 100 people. The dominant feature of the Scole flax factory was its great chimney which towered above the surrounding area. Sheaves of flax arrived at the Scole (and Eye) site and were steeped in ‘retting ponds’ or the River Waveney itself, to soften the outer stem to allow extraction of the fibre, and these would have been on the ‘old inclosed lands’ again making use of the damp area and periodic flooding. Initially very successful, the enterprise was plagued by fires at both factories, with that in Eye being burnt out in 1864, and although the Scole factory survived five outbreaks, changes in agriculture and competing cheaper imports meant it was closed in 1881. Machinery was removed, buildings dismantled and the great chimney, a landmark between Scole and Diss for half a century, was the last to fall in 1895. Since then this area has been part of local farms, variously used, with Huntsman’s Cottage on the corner by Dark Lane a local feature until it was demolished in comparatively recent times, but not until 2012 had cattle been on the ‘common’ for many centuries.
Thank You Geoff Buck Scole Primary School Governors would like to say a huge thank you to Geoff Buck who is retiring as chair of Governors. Geoff has been an excellent chairperson and he will be greatly missed. We wish him all the best for the future.
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Olympic Heritage by Chris Earl
Now the 2012 London Olympics is over, consideration is being given to how this wonderful venue can be used in the future. We are assured that the money spent on developing this run down part of Stratford will prove a lasting legacy. Agreement over who should inherit the stadium seems some way off due to the requirement to retain the running track. Its use as a football stadium is mired in controversy. We all hope this is soon resolved as a 2012 legacy is essential to justify the costs incurred. Montreal was chosen to host the Olympic games in 1976. The stadium is nicknamed "The Big O", a reference to the doughnut-shape of the permanent component of the stadium's roof. It is also known as "The Big Owe" based on the astronomical cost of the stadium. The stadium was not fully completed in time for the Games due to problems with the unusual design and strikes by construction workers. During the Games and for several years afterwards, the stadium did not have a tower or roof and languished in a warehouse in France until 1982. It was not until 1987 that the stadium was finally completed to be followed shortly by a fire in the tower and a large chunk of it falling off. The roof collapsed in 1996 and was rebuilt at further huge cost. It seemed that each attempt to use the stadium for sporting events was frustrated by bits of the stadium falling apart. For years in Montreal, it was coated with grime. Much of the concrete was chipped, stained, and soiled. In 2009 the stadium received approval for rebuilding. That is why it is called the big owe! For good news, we travel around the world to Australia.
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Sydney was the proud host of the 2000 Olympic and Paralympic games. According to the Australians these games provided the world with some of the greatest sporting and entertainment events ever witnessed in the history of the the Olympic Games. It is also the first Olympic and Paralympic Games precinct to have successfully built on establishing the legacy of this worldclass venue. By 1978, much of the area that now comprises Sydney Olympic Park had become an urban wasteland. Industry and rubbish dumping transformed once bountiful wetlands into ugly tips and polluted waterways. First to go was the Home-bush Abattoir and the NSW Brickworks. In the late 1980's the Sydney waterfront was open for renewal. The 2000 Olympic Games provided the impetus for the next and most exciting stage of the areas’ development, with the building of the Olympic venues and creation of public spaces and parklands with the waterfront providing public access to the shoreline.
Redevelopment consisted of the building of a private business park, the Australia Centre, the State Sports Centre and the Bicentennial Park. 12 years after the Olympics, the Sydney Olympic Park of 640 hectares has proved a lasting legacy for the people of New South Wales. It has rapidly developed into an important urban centre and built on its legacy as a prime destination for sporting, entertainment and cultural activities. This is the sort of legacy we want for London. The origins of Stratford are very similar to Sydney - an industrial wasteland, polluted soil, poor housing and facilities. If we can make Stratford an equal to Sydney it will all have been worthwhile!
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Tribute in pictures to our British Olympians 2012
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Tribute in pictures to our British Olympians 2012
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Events at Red Feather Club Horham IP21 5DG Saturday 13th October - General Knowledge Quiz Night at 7.30pm. For more details contact John Kirkum on 01379 384559. Film Night on Wednesday 17th October at 7.30pm will feature “Fame’s Favored Few”. Open Days on Sunday 30th September and 28th October. For public enquiries regarding The Red Feather Club ring: 01728 860930 or e-mail: jamesmutton@suffolkonline.net Website: www.95thbg-horham.com
A look at Scole Stores by Chris Earl In 2008 the PostHorn was a prominent supporter of the campaign to keep our local post office open. General opinion saw the “consultation period” looking to be merely cosmetic and to most observers the closure decision appeared to have already been made. On 13th October 2009 Scole lost its lifeline and the post office closed for the last time. Luckily for Scole, Kim and Linda kept their promise and thanks to their dedication and hard work the shop remained open for business. In the early part of this year, Kim was thinking of retiring from business to look after her grandchildren, and after a discussion with her husband Peter, they decided the time was right to move on and the decision was made to transfer her part of the business to a new owner - a new era was about to begin. After preliminary discussions, April 8th was decided to be the transfer date and Roy Philpot joined Linda as a business partner in running the shop. From the start, they decided that for the business to survive in the long term and ensure that this vital facility was retained, they must review how best the existing customer base can be served. The results have become apparent:- from the installation of a new self serve chiller cabinet, new shelving and the rest moved to ease access for push chairs and disabled people, a new pricing policy, a wider range of stock, and some redecoration. The first phase looks promising. These alterations are only the start of what is planned for the future! At the PostHorn we wish Roy, Linda and Martin the very best of luck with their plans and look forward to seeing the next phase of the redevelopments when they happen.
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Bacon, Leek & Potato Bake Ingredients 1 lb potatoes 6 oz. leeks 4 oz. unsmoked bacon
1 packet cheese sauce 2½ oz. single cream Grated cheese
John the elder son, born in 1952Method , followed his father on to the land and Peel and slice potatoes. Slicecrops leeksgrown to same thickness. in introducsaucepan trained at Easton College. The have changed Place with the tion of sugar beet, beans and oil seed rape. The machinery and manpower and boil for about 15 minutes until soft. Cut bacon into pieces and fry off in has also changed considerably over the years. The farm now has a 24’’ cut pan (no extra fat). Make up cheese sauce as directed. When cooked, New Holland Combine Harvester and Massey tractors ranging from 65 hp bacon, leekshas anddoubled potatoesininto Pour over cheese sauce toplace 230hp. The farm sizebaking again dish. by John contracting a further and cream. Sprinkle gratedwhere cheese top. originated. Oven bake This for about mins. 400 acres of land at Oakley hison father is all 15 farmed just by John and his one employee Stephen, who has been at Common until top is golden and bubbling. Gas No. 5 or 190°C/375°F Farm for 25 years. Recipe supplied by a WI member Thank you to John for the information in this article
Billingford Tennis Tournament Thefirst annual Billingford Tennis took place on Saturday 7th July The tennis tournament wasTournament held in Billingford in 1995. John Hales of and we were VERY LUCKY, as the weather was good. The competition Upper Street had just retired from his full time employment and decidedwas to strong aand the final of the seniors John Hales trophy donate trophy. This has been playedforforthe by Billingford folk everywas yearplayed since, between Duncan Mackenzie and last year’s winner Gary Hancox, with Duncan (OK, we might have missed one or two because of bad weather!) becoming the 2012 champion. Over the last few years the tournament has been played at the home of The under final was between Davy by anda Jessica King-Fisher, with Michael and16s Sally Goodier. LunchJoseph is organised bring-and-share system Joseph becoming champion for the second year running. Well done to which has proved to be a huge success over the years. The tournament, everyone who took part. although played on a friendly basis, proves a good afternoon’s entertainment and the semifinal and final are keenly fought. The food was excellent as usual. Everyone brought their own delicious specialities salads, meats, cheese day and as lotsvillagers of desserts. August 16th of was a glorious summer’s and friends turned out to watch and take part. Genny Youngs, winner in 2008, failed to defend her Thanks gototoDuncan Sally and Michael Goodier for the welcome gave us alland and title losing Mackenzie in the final. Well done to they all who played for the use of their lovely garden and of course the tennis court. thanks to Michael and Sally for their hospitality. Sue Redgrave.
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Champions Duncan Mackenzie (left) and Joseph Davy (Junior Champ.)
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A Tale of 2 Trevors Right: Trevor & Patricia Riess (r and l) as guests at the Rectory Tea
Below: Trevor Raven reading the PostHorn in Tenerife; but why is he wearing a parasol?
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Top Table In this 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 June two of us visited Lindsay House in Eye. This small restaurant is run by its professional chef/owner with members of his family. Dishes are cooked in-house from the best of locally-produced ingredients, and Lindsay House has a reputation for excellent food at reasonable prices. Located in the centre of town, with easy parking at the front of the premises (although this area can get busy during the daytime), the restaurant comprises a small room at the street side with four tables. A larger dining area to the left of the reception has more tables and can cater for larger groups. Both rooms are light and pleasant and well laid out. We chose the small room. Home-made bread and a small bowl of olives were placed on our table with a jug of water. One of us was driving so we chose a glass of Merlot. I started with Potted Chicken Paté. My partner had Smoked Salmon Paté. Both were delicious, and highly recommended. For mains I chose the Beef Strogonoff, whilst my partner chose the Lobster Salad. There was a selection of vegetables. A plate of sautéed potatoes appeared on the table. They quickly disappeared. Both dishes were excellent, and half a fresh lobster for the price of a steak was a bargain. Expect to pay about £25 a head for meal and wine. Ratings out of 10 Potted Chicken Pâté Smoked Salmon Pâté Beef Stroganoff Lobster Salad Ambience Value for money
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Our verdict. This is a small friendly restaurant with a big reputation. If you are looking for an intimate evening out with one or two couples, this could be the ideal place for you. The quality of the food and polite service are second to none, and at very reasonable prices. Fine Dining need not be expensive.
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Letter to the People of Scole and Redenhall Benefices (from the Rev’d Nigel Tuffnell, July, 2012)
Dear Everyone, As you have probably been told, it looks as though it will be September at the earliest before I will officially be able to start ministering with you. That is a long time to wait so, I chose to get in touch now. If you have an e-mail address please get in touch with me so that I am able to include you in the future. First of all, thank you to everyone for your very warm welcome when I came for interview back in May. I really felt at home with you all, and was therefore very pleased to accept Bishop Alan's invitation to come and join you. I am keen to get started and look forward to getting to know you all. I expect that we will share a good few laughs and tears over the next few months and years. In the meantime, please keep me up-to-date with all that happens in church and community. That way I will have a good feel for what makes the place tick, even before I move. It will also help me to focus my thoughts and prayers on the sorts of things that will help us grow in discipleship and in mission. If you have ideas of what is working (or not working) and what could work in the future, please let me know, then, together we will be able to show people that this strange institution called the Parish Church is capable of going from strength to strength. I also want to start praying for the people in my new home, so please let me know when someone is sick or has something to celebrate etc. so I can include you in my prayers. I will be praying for you, and ask you to please include me in your prayers as I try to sort out all the practical things needed when changing work and moving house. As I prepare to come to you I am praying with a short passage from Philippians 4 (see opposite). I am finding it encouraging as I get ready and hope that it does the same for you. I hope to see you in person before too long. Have a fun summer. God bless, Nigel. E-mail: rector.redenhallscole@hotmail.co.uk 20
‘Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. (Philippians 4.4-8).
Church Contact Details Rural Dean
Rev. Canon Tony Billett
Tel: 642072
For baptisms, banns and weddings - please contact the Rural Dean until 26th September and then the Rev’d Nigel Tuffnell (phone number pending)
Church Wardens Scole Ordinand Reader Church Secretaries Scole Billingford Church Treasurers Scole Billingford Benefice
Maurice Cormack Kay Travers Sue Auckland Lynda Mansfield
Tel: 741197 Tel: 741054 Tel: 740325 Tel: 740401
Angela Rangecroft Sue Thomson
Tel: 740847 Tel: 651362
Gordon Larkins Jill Mattsson Kay Travers
Tel: 742713 Tel: 741741 Tel: 741054
From the Records Marriages: Baptisms:
Funerals:
None June 3rd July 8th July 22nd July 12th
Amelia Lila Godbold Jack Fraser Pursehouse Harry Ian Pearson Harry Klausner (90yrs)
We have tried to include all records known 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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Various Items Scole School - the annual ‘Leaver’s Service’ took place in Scole Church at 2.30 pm on Thursday 19th July. The fourteen leavers played key roles and provided material for celebration, thanks and reflection. The final assembly on Friday 20th was a time to praise pupil achievement across the school and wish the leavers well. Each leaver was presented with a Bible, jointly provided by ‘the Friends’ and the church. And congratulations to Scole School on their recent very successful OFSTED Inspection. It is a tribute to the hard work of all the staff and pupils and good support from parents and governors. Appointment of Rev’d Nigel Tuffnell - the Diocese invited Rev’d Nigel Tuffnell to be ‘Priest-in-Charge’ of Scole and Harleston Benefices and he willingly accepted. This is a popular appointment as Nigel endeared himself to the parishioners he met during the two day interview period. Nigel will be installed at St John’s Harleston on Tuesday, September 25th at 7.30pm. All are welcome at the service which will be followed by coffee and a chance to meet Nigel if you haven’t already done so. Nigel’s first service will be at Scole on Sunday September 30th, followed by a ‘bring and share lunch’. Sue Auckland will be ordained Deacon in Norwich Cathedral at 11.00 am on Saturday September 29th. All are welcome at the service and if anyone would like a place on the coach that is going, please contact Lynda Mansfield (740401). Sue will be licensed to the Scole and Harleston Benefice and is sharing the service with Nigel on the 30th September. Memorial Service - this year the service is at 6.30pm in Scole church, on Sunday September 16th. This special service is a time for remembering and celebrating the lives of the people we have lost whom we were close to and everyone is welcome. It is an opportunity to light a candle in memory of a loved one. More details can be obtained from Sue Auckland. Cake and Coffee Mornings - 10am - 12 noon on the first Saturday of each month at the church. If you enjoy homemade sausage rolls, scones and cakes and a good chat, you won’t be disappointed! Harvest Supper - come and enjoy a meal to celebrate the harvest and all the good things around us at 7pm, Friday October 5th; tickets can be obtained from Carol (742713), Kay (741054) or Sue (740325). All change - The service rota has had to be put together before Nigel joins us. If we have to make changes can we apologise in advance please.
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HC Kaleidoscope HC & Children’s Church MP MP & Children's Church
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Annual Benefice Memorial Service HC Celebration Service The Installation of the Rev’d Nigel Tuffnell
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The Ordination of Sue Auckland Benefice Welcome and Holy Communion
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Celebration Service
Harley’s Hints Jobs in the garden for September 1st week
Take lavender and rose cuttings. Disbud late flowering chrysanthemums. Take gooseberry cuttings. Earth up celery. Prune loganberries. Plant strawberries.
2nd week Prune rampant climbers. Lift onions. Prepare ground for spring cabbage. Prune peaches. Feed leeks. 3rd week
Plant hardy primulas and spring cabbage. Bring cyclamen and chrysanthemums into greenhouse. Sow sweet peas.
4th week
Move rooted alpines. Lift gladioli. Earth up celery and leeks. Pick fruit when ripe. Feed greenhouse ferns. Jobs in the garden for October
1st week
Bring in half hardy plants. Prune and train rambler roses. Lift and store main crop potatoes. Pick and store apples and pears.
2nd week Prepare for planting fruit trees. Pot up rooted shrub cuttings. Lift carrots and beetroot for storing. Prepare for spring bedding plants. 3rd week
Plant aubretia and winter flowering pansies. Lift begonias and dahlias. Take cuttings of roses and conifers.
4th week Tidy the herbaceous border. Cut down asparagus. Lift roots of parsley for winter use. Feed brussels sprouts. Lift and store celeriac.
Jubilee Weekend kicks off in Red, White and Blue Saturday 2nd June 2012 at St Andrew’s Church! Red, white and blue were in abundance as thirty three villagers and their friends toasted the Queen, said grace and then sat down for a celebratory Jubilee lunch at St Andrew’s Church. On the menu was a mix of traditional and non-traditional dishes including ‘coronation chicken’, ham salad, pork pie, new potatoes, trifle, pavlova and a Jubilee cake. Whilst early fifties music played in the background, everyone tucked in and enjoyed a lovely lunch on a very special occasion.
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Jubilee Celebrations
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Jubilee Celebrations Scole Playing Field Monday 4th June 2012 Fair weather prevailed as the Jubilee Celebrations got off to a jubilant start on the bank holiday Monday. Families, old and young alike, turned up in the red, white and blue dress with food platters for the village picnic. The under elevens were welcomed to the children’s Jubilee tea party with royal crowns and promises of sandwiches, cakes and jelly. For the older generation, free teas, coffees and a traditional English scone awaited with lashings of fresh cream and jam. The adults’ picnic was a sumptuous affair with the parish villagers showing off their flair for baking, making and eating! Children of all ages enjoyed a range of fun and games from a bouncy castle to traditional games such as ‘marbles in a flowerpot’ and ‘hoopla’ culminating in running races for all. Competitions for ‘best decorated bike’, ‘best dressed wheelbarrow’ and ‘best dressed dozen cupcakes’ were entered and embraced by the community and judged by attendees to ensure impartiality. The smooth tunes of the nineteen fifties enchanted many a passer-by with the Social Club bar providing the salubrious refreshments to many. At the close of an eventful day, children were presented with commemorative jubilee mugs kindly donated by Scole Parish Council and presented by chairman Graham Moore. I would like to say a huge thank you to the families from the parish that turned out to support us on the day and hope they had as much fun as I had in organising the event. Of course ‘no man (or woman) is an island’ and the event would not have been possible without the many volunteers and benefactors that came together to facilitate the day. Donations were kindly received from Scole Youth Club, Scole Parish Council, South Norfolk Council, Scole Parish Churches and Scole Toddlers and Pre-school. Thank you to Ian Constance and Scole Social Club for providing the venue and the bar and to Sue Redgrave for organising and distributing the commemorative mugs. And to the volunteers and their husbands, wives and children that cooked, baked, erected marquees, blew up, brewed and ferried on the day. Without you there would be no such thing as ‘community spirit’. Once again thank you. Kelly Rush
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The Falklands War 1982 Remembered Part 2 by Tony O’Shaughnessy
Normal tours were for 4 months duration, which included a 10 day sea voyage in both directions between Ascension Island and the Falklands. There was therefore a regular large turn around of personnel. My tour was longer because of the circumstances surrounding my hasty deployment. Working conditions like people’s living accommodation depended on your job and location. There was little social life as such and although the 14 Quartermasters (known as the Mafia) on the islands held a dinner and get together every month, life was not very exciting.
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The most looked forward to event was the arrival of mail from the UK. Morale would drop noticeably when expected mail failed to arrive. The RAF had a habit of diverting to Brazil with technical problems. We worked a 6 day week in all conditions and on Sunday I would take my soldiers not on other duties, out to the battlefield sites that 4 of my lads were closest to Stanley just to get them away from the battalion. There were other battlefield tours organised to the more remote sites and to penguin colonies, but these had to be booked in advance to ensure a place on a helicopter. It was during these visits that I realised the exceptional bravery and professional ability that our soldiers and marines displayed in their retaking of the islands from a well dug in and much better equipped enemy.
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I kept in touch with Georgie and my sons by military air letters (“blueies”) and on two occasions I telephoned home which cost £14 for 7 minutes each time. You had to book your time in advance and in my case I had to walk a fair distance to the location where the telephones were installed. It was not a very satisfactory communications system because of the time delay with the satellite. However it gave much needed respite from a difficult job. Once settled, I got stuck into the job in hand; boredom was never a problem. I was very fortunate, in that I had a 2 berth cabin to myself (some shared an 8 berth), and my job allowed me to travel widely across the islands by helicopter, visiting many locations of all three services. I was also responsible for dealing with the Falkland Islands Government for the Married Quarters located in Port Stanley. Included in the few houses we rented was the General’s residence where a hot coffee laced with whiskey always greeted me. Because of these duties I was able to visit Port Stanley on a regular basis where I was authorised to purchase household goods and other urgent equipment from the Falkland Islands Company. For those stuck in one place, life was very dull. I enjoyed the Falkland Islands with their abundance of wildlife, Wreck of Mary Elizabeth in Whalebone Cove old wrecks that had run aground around the coast and lots of evidence of the recent conflict everywhere which included many minefields and war damaged Argentine equipment. I was however saddened when I read the names of the war dead inscribed on the various memorials scattered throughout the islands. There were always familiar names on many of them, of soldiers who I had known in the past. We had little contact with the local people but those that I did get to know, mainly in Port Stanley and the outlying settlements, I found reserved, quiet and pleasant. Since the invasion in 1982, their lives after all had changed dramatically and for ever, and they were significantly outnumbered by the armed forces and civilian contractors building the airfield and port facilities.
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Heavily damaged Argentine Pucara I arranged to sail on the re-supply ship to South Georgia to visit the small garrison there, but for a reason I never quite understood (the intervention of an envious staff officer) I was forbidden to go because of the time that I would have been away (15 days) from the main islands. So to make up for my disappointment some RAF friends arranged for me to fly down to South Georgia with the mail and re-supply airdrop, a one day round trip. Apart from not setting foot on South Georgia, I thought afterwards that I had got the better deal. A 10 day sea trip in winter in the South Atlantic maybe wasn’t such a good idea after all. One of my more unusual responsibilities was the storage and supply of body bags and coffins. As the war was over I hadn’t expected to have any call for these items - how wrong I was. The war may have been over but we were still having both military and civilian contractors deaths on the islands, all were tragic accidents. I worked in conjunction with the staff at the British Forces H.Q. in Port Stanley and staff of the British Military Hospital (BMH). Next of kin were informed of the death of their relative and given 3 options, either burial on the Falkland Islands, burial at sea or repatriation to the UK. If there was any delay in gaining or carrying out the wishes of families, it was my detachment’s responsibility in cooperation with the BMH to store the dead in refrigerated conditions until a decision was made. The BMH prepared the bodies for burial and my unit supplied the appropriate coffin depending on where the funeral was to take place. Most were flown home with the exception of one sailor whose family requested burial at sea. It wasn’t a particularly pleasant task to have to perform, but we did it with the respect and dignity that our fellow servicemen and civilian contractors deserved under difficult conditions.
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Having arrived on the Falklands in the winter, by October when I left, spring was with us and the climate had become very pleasant, so much so that my dining out from the Battalion was held on a visit and study day to one of the battlefields. My journey home was in reverse to the one down and I was very happy after a long journey, with stops at Ascension Island and Dakar in Senegal when I finally landed at RAF Brize Norton to be met by Georgie. It was dark when we landed so it was not until the next morning in daylight that I was struck by the contrast between the beautiful Wiltshire countryside and the bleak treeless Falkland Islands. In spite of all the ups and downs and there were many that I encountered as part of a peacetime garrison 8,000 miles from home, I felt the tour had been a great experience, and one I will always remember with affection.
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I moved to the area just over a year ago and live very close to Billingford Windmill. I think it would be fantastic to have the sails replaced and also wonder what people's thoughts are of turning the area around the windmill into a small picnic/rest area. I don't know who owns the land or even if this would be possible but I wouldn't have thought it would take a lot to maintain the area and I would be very willing to keep the area litter free. I often see people pull up and wander over to the windmill, but they are soon gone again! I think this would be more of a tourist attraction and would certainly enhance the area tremendously with a few picnic tables and a litter bin. Your sincerely Miss Michelle Carrick Low Road Billingford
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Scole Feather Report
by Trevor Raven
It is 10am on Tuesday morning 24th July. The sky is a completely cloudless blue, and the shade temperature already 23°C. Yesterday it reached 28°C and the forecast for today is 30°C. High over the house dozens of swifts are swooping around, flashing across the blue at enormous speeds. They are catching tiny spiders which disperse themselves by floating skywards using a long trailing line of silk as a sail. The birds are building up their fat reserves, and we see them every day, but one morning two weeks from now, they will suddenly not be here. In our district, the adult swifts usually leave during the first week of August; the young birds spread out, but hang around until later in the month. They too then leave, and follow their parents on the six thousand mile flight to Southern Africa. It seems they time their arrival on the Serengeti Plains with the onset of the rains and the coming of some 1.5 million wildebeest and 300,000 zebra after their 1,000 mile annual trek from Kenya. Our birds will not land until they return to Scole next April, eating, sleeping and even mating on the wing. Isn’t nature wonderful! Not all aspects of nature are quite so wonderful however. This morning a sparrowhawk flew low over the garden carrying a starling. The poor bird was squawking pathetically. Sparrowhawks have to eat I suppose, but when it comes to our collared doves we draw the line. A couple of days after this incident I was on a low ladder repairing a wall with two doves just below me on the drive picking up bits. Suddenly there was this same loud squawking and looking down I saw a sparrowhawk, almost certainly the same one, on top of one of the doves. Feathers were flying as I jumped to the ground and frightened the surprised hawk. He glared at me then flew off. The dove took refuge in some undergrowth, battered but alive. Update. During the night of the 4th August the swifts left. They were not there in the morning, and we haven’t seen them since. By now the adults are probably somewhere over France heading towards Spain where they will cross the Straits of Gibraltar at a place called Tarifa, then make their way across Africa. The turtle dove who came to Alan and Mary’s garden every year for the past six years, came on schedule in May, but shortly after disappeared and hasn’t been seen since. I fear he has now gone for good. Perhaps the sparrowhawk caught him. Our collared dove made a full recovery from his encounter with the sparrowhawk, albeit with a few tail feathers missing.
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Don’t confuse swifts with swallows and house martins
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Collared Dove Sparrowhawk Sparrowhawks are resident all year round. They prey mainly on small birds, and gardens are ideal hunting grounds for them. Males can catch birds up to thrush size, but females, being bigger, can catch birds up to pigeon size. The collard dove makes an excellent meal. Listen for the alarm calls of smaller birds as they spot a sparrowhawk and alert other birds in the area to the danger. Picture archive RSPB 35
A few of the Open Gardens on June 10th
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Scole and District Gardening Club The Gardening Club held their first Garden Open Day on the 10th June and our thanks go to the following people who opened their gardens on the day: Geoff Ruddock, Pearl & Terry Fisher, Brian & Ruth Foreman (Ransome Ave.), Daphne & Roy Waterfield, Brian & June Foreman (Rose Farm), Liz and John Baines, Mr & Mrs Charnley, Stephanie & Derek Cope, Brenda & Robin Shortell, Ron & Pat Humphries and Lyn Williamson. Further thanks must go to all garden club members who manned the Community Centre giving out entry forms, collating answers and providing teas, coffee and cakes on the day. We had visitors in the village from Norfolk and Suffolk, all of whom were complimentary about the efforts put into the gardens by those who participated. As advised in our flyers around the village, there was running alongside the open day a Treasure Hunt Quiz and the gardening visitors were able to collect a letter at each garden which gave the name of a famous East Anglian personaility. The answer was probably Norfolk’s most famous daughter Queen Boudicca. The cash prizes of £25, £15 and £10, generously donated by Simon Beckett Allen of Rosedale, were won by the following village residents : Mr & Mrs Barker, Marion Broomfield and Tina Yates. For those who were too busy on the day to attend, we have some photographs so that you can see what was missed. Our next meeting is an organised trip to Will Giles Exotic Garden in Norwich. This is now a fixture on the Gardening Visit Circuit and will take place at 7pm on 27 September. There will be an entrance cost involved but this includes Will Giles actually leading the group around explaining the plants etc, together with a hot drink. The trip will be open to Non Members so if you are interested please contact Tom Williamson or Pearl Fisher.
We are grateful to these residents for allowing us to publish their pictures. (Editor)
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Check your Water Meter a cautionary tale from Trevor Raven Like most people with a water meter, we pay our bill monthly by standing order. Estimates are made of our usage, and once or twice a year the meter reader comes, and the account is adjusted accordingly. We often receive a small credit, but nothing much. Then one day in early March 2012 we noticed that our water pressure, which for a long time had seemed rather weak, had now become really poor. The cold tap turned on full was just a gentle flow. We checked with the neighbours who reported their supply was normal, so with all taps turned off I checked the meter outside our property and found the dial numbers were spinning round - a sure sign of a leak. Anglian Water responded quickly and soon found the source of the leak. Contractors appeared, dug down and repaired it - problem solved. There was no charge for this. Anglian Water’s ‘Watertight Promise’ gives one (only) free leak repair per property. We were most impressed. Imagine then the shock when in May our water bill arrived. Instead of the small credit we were used to, it was a demand for a whopping £5150 (see picture opposite). A worried call to Anglian established that this was valid, but under the one free repair scheme we were entitled to a refund of the excess above our normal average readings. Wow! That was a relief. But then the awful truth slowly dawned. What happens if we get another leak sometime in the future? This time we will have to pay. How will we be able to spot the leak early enough to avoid a huge loss of water? Our original leak must have been there for many months before it got so bad that we noticed it. If we did not have a meter there would be no problem. The water bill is then calculated on the property’s rateable value, irrespective of water usage, but for properties with a water meter there is no such get out. Anglian Water’s suggestion is to regularly read the water meter as detailed in their booklet. (www.anglianwater.co.uk) This may seem sensible, and is straightforward enough, until you realise that your meter is located on the edge, or outside your boundary, on the pavement, and at the bottom of a hole. The procedure for me is with a screwdriver point to lever off the inspection chamber lid; remove a polystyrene block; wipe clean the glass dial of the meter; then on my knees peer into the chamber to read the dials. Once a month in summer and winter this would not be much of a problem, but is not physically possible for everyone. Water leakage insurance seems to be the only other option.
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Scole Mothers' Union At the May meeting, Rev. Christine Brooks spoke to members about Ascension and the Transfiguration. She also talked about new life. In June, Archdeaconry President Suzanne Jones was the speaker and she gave a wonderfully uplifting talk on "Music - A Joy for Life" with many excerpts from different types of music. In July we welcomed Mags Adlam who also gave an entertaining afternoon with songs and keyboard music. She also spoke about creativity inspired by God. Future meetings: 20th September - the speaker will be Sue Auckland. 18th October - a short service of Holy Communion will precede the meeting and 15th November will be the business meeting to discuss next year's programme. The M.U. Festival service will be held in the Cathedral on 10th October at 11am. The Mothers' Union meet every 3rd Thursday of the month in the Church at 2.15pm. Non members are always welcome to come and join us.
Scole Women’s Institute At the meeting on 6th September there will be a talk by Sally Rode entitled “A search for birth parents”. The competition is for an item of childhood. October 4th is a members’ meeting with nominations for the 2013 committee. The competition is an autumnal photograph. The group meeting is on Thursday 18th October at the Diss Youth Centre at 7.30pm. Entertainment will be provided by the “West End Waiters” with songs and monologues, and Diss WI will be the hostesses. The next meeting at Scole will be on Thursday 1st November when Richard Wright will tell how he went “from pigs to oil lamps”. The competition is for a pig related item. We shall also hold our AGM. In December, Brenda Shortell will be making Christmas flower arrangements. The competition is for 4 nibbles to share. All meetings are held on Thursdays at 7.30pm at “Hopefield”, Norwich Road. Non members are most welcome.
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From the Yr. 6 Leavers at Scole CE VC Primary School Our Memories... I remember feeling really overwhelmed when I completed the mini and mega challenge in Class 2. (Holly) I remember when I was a donkey in the Christmas play and now lots of pictures of me as a donkey are posted around the school. (Aimee) I remember when I dressed up as a fireman in Class 2 and now, to make it more embarrassing, there is a picture of me on the front door of the school. (Henry) I remember my first day at Scole. It was lunch time and all the seats were taken, then a girl the same age as me out of the blue moved over, got a chair from the corner and made me a place next to her. She has been one of my best friends ever since. (Katelyn) I remember when our class had a project about the Vikings. As part of it we made pretend swords, axes and shields and had battles on the field. (Joseph) In Class 2 we did a production of The Key Master, I was Guy Fawkes and when I had to play dead my hat was pushed down over my head. (Thomas) I remember at Hilltop when Lewis dared me to run across the high cat walk and then lay down and roll off, with my eyes closed. (Charlotte) We did the Bhangra dance and it was really fun. (Ryan) I remember in Class 2 Mr Berry had a dragon puppet and he shouted ‘ROAR!’ into the microphone. It made the girls scream and run into the changing rooms! (Beth) I remember when we went to Horstead and I was in a canoe with Will and Lauren. He waved the oar everywhere and we got soaked but it was still really funny. (Jazmine) When we went to Horstead the whole class built a massive cup stack and it was bigger than Alex. (Lewis) 43
I remember when we went to Horstead and I pulled a really weird face! (Jade) I once fell asleep in Class 2! (Jack) I remember when we painted the didgeridoos; it was great fun because we made patterns out of dots with colourful paint. (Rosie)
Scole Playing Field & Community Centre The committee is receiving many enquiries about the future plans for the Centre and Playing Field. Negotiations are on hold at the moment as the proposed developer has withdrawn due to the economic climate. It is hoped that another developer may come forward so that we can proceed. We are optimistic that the plans for expansion of the recreational facilities and a new Community Centre to provide all the needs of the villagers will happen. Until such time, the facilities we have are available for the community to make full use of and we look forward to the many functions that do take place. Many groups and organisations in the Parish use the Centre for meetings and parties. The youth of the village meet informally and it provides hospitality at the many sporting activities. If you are arranging a party, christening, funeral, children’s party or any event and would like more details, please contact Ian on 01379 740265
Scole Dominoes Club The Domino League season begins on 4th September with a cup competition. This is played before the League games get under way. There are nine teams in the League and each team plays a home and away match throughout the winter months. Because there are an odd number of teams, in each half of the season the teams are given a bye. When given a bye, teams have friendly in-house doubles and singles competitions amongst themselves to determine club overall winners. Dominoes is a very social game, so to find out more please call June on 740902. Perhaps you would like to join us at one of our practice nights. We look forward to seeing you.
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SCOLE AND DISTRICT BOWLS CLUB When I wrote my last epistle for the ‘PostHorn’ magazine in February of this year, there was heavy snow on the ground and a bitter easterly wind that was freezing everything in sight. I did say that the vision of playing bowls on a warm summer’s afternoon seemed a long way off. With the atrocious weather we have endured since April 1st when the hosepipe ban was introduced, that vision seems further off than before. Anyway, like everyone else, we seemed to have coped with the many difficulties that have cropped up with considerable equanimity. We have had to do much re-arranging of matches due to greens being unplayable and this is causing a backlog of games that have to be played by a certain date, and we are three quarters of the way through the season already; a lot of games to fit in and few available dates. I expect we shall find a way somehow. We have done very well so far in the matches that we have played but it will be late in the season before we get an accurate picture as to our final placings. I believe we will finish towards the top of the tables though. What we would do without Vic Buckle and his helpers, I don’t know. He keeps our green in amazing condition and it is the envy of the many visiting clubs. It is a true indication of the friendliness of the club that, whilst many clubs are finding their membership decreasing, we seem to have little difficulty attracting new members. Another 4 have joined us this season, 3 from Diss itself where there are two long established bowls clubs. It does mean that everyone, beginner or otherwise, who wishes to play in league matches, is given the opportunity to do so. We are proud of that. It was with deep regret that during July we lost one of our lady members, Therese Gurnett, who lived and was extremely well known and loved, in the Wortham and Mellis area. She did much for the club particularly organising social events that were much fun. She will be much missed. Next year will mark the Golden Jubilee of the club’s first match on the green and, consequently many preparations are in hand already to ensure that it is celebrated in proper style. We shall be having friendly matches with Past Presidents of other clubs within Norfolk as well as others outside the county. We are hoping all will be a great success. Perhaps by the end of the season, in September, we might have experienced just a glimpse of summer. Here’s hoping, anyway. Robin Shortell (Sec.)
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Over 60s Friendship Club On July 17th we had our Strawberry Tea and Peter Gilling gave us an interesting talk. We went to Clacton on July 31st but this was not a very nice day - drizzly rain! Future outings will be to Cromer on August 14th and Wells and Hunstanton on August 28th. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Everybody over 60 welcome. Joyce Coleman
Jobs in the garden for November 1st week
Prepare ground for planting fruit trees. Make lawns with turf. Plant lily of the valley. Prune fruit trees.
2nd week Plant hedges. Sow broad beans. Bring bulbs into greenhouse for christmas flowering. 3rd week
Lift and store parsnips. Plant and stake ornamental trees. Keep pruning fruit trees if weather is good.
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Prepare and relay gravel paths. Plant rhododendrons and azaleas. Lift rhubarb for forcing. Plant blackberries and loganberries. Put grease bands around fruit trees to prevent pests.
Parish Council News May, June & July 2012 by Sue Redgrave Main Items discussed: Annual Parish Meeting - all reports given by local groups to the meeting can be viewed on the website. Parish Council AGM - election of Officers; Graham Moore was elected Chairman and Sue Redgrave Vice Chairman.
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New PC Councillor - Anthea Pryce has been co-opted and the PC welcomed her. Her contact details are on page 49. She has undertaken the task of looking at the footpaths in the parish to make sure they are easily accessible. Telephone Box - the box situated at Upper Street Billingford has been purchased from BT by PC for £1.00. This will be decommissioned by BT as it is no longer cost effective and Mr Michael Goodier has generously agreed to maintain the box, for which the PC thank him. Bridge Road - Anglian Water and Balfour Beatty have completed their work at Bridge Road and we hope to soon have more news on the canoe launch, picnic area and car parking. Billingford Windmill - the windmill is now waiting funding for the replacement of the stocks and sails. Proposed Pylons through the Waveney Valley - no fresh news about this. County Cllr M Wilby will keep us informed of any further developments. Jubilee Celebration - the Jubilee celebrations were a great success at the Playing Field on 4th June, see separate item on page 29. The mugs provided by PC were duly distributed to all children whose names had been put forward. Police statistics - numbers of crimes in the parish has increased over the last three months. Footpath - the stile on the footpath beside Flowerdew Meadow will hopefully soon be moved to its new position. The footpath has been trimmed by the Village Ranger. A143 Billingford - the much awaited resurfacing of this part of A143 seems to have gone smoothly. By the time you read this, the traffic queues should be a distant memory. Annual Accounts - these have been audited by Pauline James and details were on the noticeboards until 20th July for any parishoners to view them. Parish Councillors - there are still vacancies, so please consider coming to a meeting to see what it’s all about. We continue to meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm in Scole School - all welcome. Full minutes can be seen on Parish noticeboards, PC website and in Scole Stores.
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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
June Foreman 740902
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 District 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
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www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk www.norfolk.police.uk www.anglianwater.co.uk www.south-norfolk.gov.uk scolepc@btinternet.com
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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