Volume 30

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70th Anniversary

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Message from the Editor This year marks a very special occasion for our village and the surrounding districts. For the generation that lived through the Second World War seventy years ago now, this area and indeed the whole of East Anglia hummed with the activities of American servicemen going about their everyday business.

Trucks, Jeeps and their main local transportation, the bicycle, could be seen everywhere. What a sight that must have been, both for the visitors and for the locals who lived here. All this activity was for one purpose only, the support of the war effort via the USAAF bases containing B17 Flying Fortresses and B24 Liberator bombers. Incredible stories are told of the exploits of every type from all sorts of people everywhere, none more so than from one of our local airfields, Station 139, home of the famous ‘Bloody Hundredth’ or their official designation the ‘100th Bombardment Group (Heavy)’ based at Thorpe Abbotts.

A major film was made in 1948 telling the story of a hard luck group starring Gregory Peck called ‘Twelve o’ Clock High’ based on a popular book of its day. It is told that this book was based on the experiences of the men of the 100th BG. Who could forget the opening scenes as the Operations Officer played by Dean Jagger remembers his part in the war as he returns to his now deserted airfield somewhere in England. The film re-enacts the bravery and tenacity of those young men who came from so far away to help defeat an as yet unbeaten enemy. Many stories are still to be told, we salute you all!

Roy Philpot

Contents Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page

6-7 8-9 12 14 - 15 21 - 24 26 - 27 28 - 32 33 42 - 43

How Many Pubs in Scole?

A New Curate in Scole Rectory Top Table Feather Report Church pages School 100th Bomb Group Part 1 Billingford News PC News 3

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The Brewers Arms

by Chris Earl

Situated on Norwich Road close to the entrance of Ron Edwards’ joinery shop was The Brewers Arms. The building is still there but was closed as a pub in the 1940s.

There are few if any present residents of Scole who can claim to have used this pub but there are some now in their ’80s or ’90s who remember their father drinking there.

The site of The Brewers Arms as seen today.

The L shape clearly shows the front bar with living accommodation above and the rear bar on the right.

It does seem that the Brewers Arms had little to offer the younger clientele. No doubt this led to its downfall!

In his book, Memories of Scole, Jack Leverett mentions that he tasted his first half pint of beer at The Brewers Arms. “I called in one Sunday evening and there was only one customer in the bar, Frank Thrower from Waterloo.

I ordered my half pint and listened to a discussion about someone having an operation. (It must have been a very grizzly tale affecting young Jack and his stomach.) “After another sip of beer I felt myself slipping towards the floor. Mr. Thrower caught me by the collar and outside I went with a smack round the ear and a warning not to try any of those boys’ tricks in there as this was a man’s pub”.

Originally the Brewers Arms was an ale house where beer was brewed on the premises with water taken from the well which still exists but is no longer used. The first recorded licensee in 1845 was Levi Hunt a local farmer of 18 acres. He was followed in 1871 by Frederick Woodcock a blacksmith. Four members of the Harper family held the license from 1877 to 1891 with the final Harper (Harriet) described as a laundress. On 25th July 1889 an auction was held at The Scole Inn of the freehold of “The Brewers Arms”. The agent’s details are reproduced opposite.

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A Very Valuable

called The Brewers Arms To which good trade is attached eligibly situated in Scole: comprising Parlour, Trade Kitchen, Little Parlour and Bar, Back Kitchen and Scullery, Cellar, 4 Bedrooms and Offices; Pump of excellent water, gig house, small stable, Malting with chamber over, Stable for 4 horses and a Piggery.

Also a well built Cottage, Yards, Garden and highly productive Paddock.

The premises were bought at the auction by the blacksmith and previous licensee Frederick Woodcock for the sum of ÂŁ55.00. In the sale particulars, Harriet Harper (the licensee) was listed as a sitting tenant of the cottage at the time.

The cottage eventually became the site of a sack factory where hessian sacks used in agriculture, were cleaned and repaired. After WWII, Arthur Waterfield started his own business at Bungay Road collecting used sacks from farms for repair by Mr. Musker, the owner of the sack factory.

It is not possible to give an accurate date, but around 1900 the Brewers Arms, possibly without the land at the rear, was sold to the then up and coming Bullards Brewery. In 1912, Henry Leggett became licensee and is recorded as the last one. He was certainly there when Jack Leverett called. Jack gives us details of the Leggetts’ family - son Arthur who farmed at Scole Hall, Alice, Hetty, Grace, Bella, Percy and of course Uncle Billy.

The pub closed near the end of WWII but the next recorded event was in 1973 when it was sold to Ward & Warnes who after much refurbishment divided the premises into three.

The front became two rental apartments and the rear bar became a separate cottage which was purchased by John and Liz Baines in 1992 - they still live there today.

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A New Curate in Scole Rectory Hello from Karen.

My name is the Reverend Karen Rayner, (Karen will do fine) and I am the new stipendiary curate in the Benefices of Redenhall with Harleston and Scole.

I was ordained deacon in 2011 and priest in 2012 and prior to full-time ministry I worked for the Probation Service. I am married to Mike, who is a highway engineer with Norfolk County Council, and in his spare time a model railway enthusiast. We have moved to Scole from Acle, where we have lived for the past 9 years, although I trained for ordination in, and was licensed to the Ormesby and Rollesby Benefice, about 7-8 miles from Acle. My previous Rector became seriously ill soon after I was ordained deacon and died in January, 2012, so his bereaved Benefice and I have been ministering to each other during a rather sad time, although there have been many positive and joyful experiences along the way.

There are people who think that Church of England ministers come from some select caste and are ‘born into it’. Believe me, it’s not true - the people I trained with contributed to a book of reflections on their various calls to ministry; the common thread running through all of our different experiences of calling was the fact that each of us was initially shocked that God should be calling us rather than some much more suitable person!

Of course, the reality is that none of us is truly suitable. We are all flawed and frail human beings. We have our faults and our failings, and we all come with the ‘baggage’ of life’s experiences, both good and bad. Someone recently came up with one of those really insightful ‘one-liners’ that sort of sums it up – ‘Blessed are the cracked, for they let in light.’ I like that. In an imperfect world full of imperfect people, I hope that through my cracks, through the very vulnerability and brokenness of my human nature, I may be able to let the light of God’s love shine. Priests are called to be servants and shepherds among the people to whom they are sent, to help them to find meaning and purpose in what can be a very confusing world.

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So, I look forward to this new chapter as part of the ministry team in this new combined Benefice, and I am keen to get to know everyone. When I have spare time, my interests are people and poetry, in that order, so if you see me around (I’m the one with the collar on) do introduce yourself. I look forward to serving you in the months to come.

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Harley’s Hints Jobs in the garden for June 1st week Spray roses. Plant marrows, sweetcorn and celery. Spray raspberries. Divide hardy primulas. Take pelargonium cuttings.

2nd week Prune early flowering shrubs. Spray gooseberries. Train and tie blackberry and loganberry stems. Stop and top-dress frame cucumbers.

3rd week Plant leeks and winter cabbage. Reduce growth in hydrangeas.

Thin various fruits. Keep sowing radish, lettuce and spring onions.

4th week Divide and replant irises. Feed lawns. Fumigate against whitefly. Thin overcrowded fruit trees.

See pages 19 and 35 for July and August 9

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Is a wind generator practical for your garden?

by David Raven - Renewable Energy Consultant We hear quite a lot about Solar panels for generating electricity, and the support given by government for homes using them. Also, heat pumps for supplying ‘Air Source’ or ‘Ground Source’ heating to homes in areas where mains gas is not available are now to get government subsidies, although at the present time the government is not willing to offer support to homes where mains gas is available.

An alternative however, is a small wind generator.

These are becoming popular in many areas, and could be an attractive option if solar panels or heat pumps are not right for your property. Micro wind generators do qualify for the Government’s Feed-in tariff paid on the basis of how much electricity your system generates in much the same way as solar panels are rewarded.

Wind has an important role to play in the Government’s energy plan, and Micro wind power is practical for the average home owner to install.

As far back as 2008 I bought a DIY book describing how to make a wind generator from scratch, including buying a system in kit form and sticking it on a pole in the back garden. I’m not a big fan of strapping a wind generator to the chimney or bolted to the apex of the house - you could end up with either a chimney pot in bed with you on a stormy night or a major sized hole in the loft. There are still planning regulations for small wind turbines however. These rules were relaxed in 2011 making them permitted development, same as solar, provided the installation meets certain criteria.

Ironically despite my comments above, you are allowed to mount them on a detached house (not a semi or terraced) provided the top of the turbine blade is no more than 3 metres above the roof or 15 metres above the ground and the whole rig must be at least 5 metres from the edge of your property.

If you adopt the pole route then the top of the turbine blade cannot be more than 11.1 metres above the ground and the turbine must be at least 1.1 metres x the height of the turbine away from the edge of your boundary. You can only have one wind turbine on the site and you cannot have an air source heat pump as well. Also the bottom of the blade has to be at least 5 metres above ground. Finally, the site cannot be used for aviation or defence purposes, so if your house happens to be in the middle of an airport runway or training battlefield then sorry, you can’t have one. In case you were wondering what happened to my own research into wind generators, I decided against it. Before making the decision to install one, I decided to invest in a wireless enabled weather station to measure the wind speed. cont’d 11

Over a period of 6 months through the winter I analysed the data stored in the unit and it quickly became obvious that despite living 180 metres above sea level, we rarely had sufficient wind to justify the investment, on the basis of recommended sustained wind speeds over 5 metres/second to generate any worthwhile electricity. Having said that, if I lived in a larger property with a bit more wind I would love to have a wind generator in my garden.

Top Table Our mystery diner visits another restaurant in the vicinity of Scole In late April two of us visited The Happy Palace Chinese Restaurant in Diss. Located opposite the Corn Hall on St Nicholas Street with parking a short walk away, the restaurant comprises a reception area with ‘takeaway’ service, leading into a medium size restaurant of nine tables. Happy Palace is run by its chef/owner, with a friendly and polite staff. A wide selection of Chinese and Malaysian dishes is available.

The restaurant has an excellent reputation, with numerous good reports online. One review in ‘Trip Advisor’ describes it as simply “the best restaurant in Diss, and the best Chinese in the whole area”. When we were seated, prawn crackers were placed on our table, and for an aperitif we chose a Singapore Tiger beer. The meal began with a mixed platter for two persons: Seaweed, Thai Spring Rolls, Butterfly Prawns, Chicken Satay and Sesame Prawns on Toast. Following, came dishes of Sweet and Sour Prawns, Mongolian Crispy Lamb, Chicken Chow Mein and Special Fried Rice. To accompany the food we chose Chinese Green tea. Portions were generous, and all the food was delicious.

Ratings Ambience 8/10 Food 9/10 Service 8/10 Value for money 9/10 Expect to pay around £20 a head

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Diss First Responders We have just celebrated our 5th anniversary as a Responder Group - and have had one of our busiest periods since our formation. We respond to calls in all the surrounding villages from Botesdale, Rickinghall and Redgrave in the west to Scole, Billingford and Oakley in the East, Eye, Yaxley and Mellis to the South and North Lopham, Bressingham, Shelfanger and Winfarthing to complete the arc!

There has recently been a lot of media coverage about the response times of the East of England Ambulance Service. These problems are often due to gridlock at the various Accident and Emergency departments causing delay to ambulances handing over their patients and thus keeping those vehicles off the road; consequently First Responders have often been deployed to support patients before they can be transported to hospital.

Responders are activated directly by Ambulance Control only.

Just a reminder that 999 calls are for life-threatening emergencies (such as chest pain, stroke, diabetic emergencies, falls, unconsciousness etc.) and 111 for less urgent calls that still need medical attention. 111 calls may still be converted to 999 calls by the call handler and then dealt with by Ambulance Control.

Many thanks to the Scole Community Centre for making us joint beneficiaries of the Village Quiz, also to Scole Stores and all other individuals and groups who have given us such tremendous support.

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Scole Feather Report by Trevor Raven It’s like watching television whilst having a cup of tea and toast in the morning, sitting in the conservatory watching the birds at our feeders. We have an endless procession of tits - Blue tits, Great tits, Long-tailed tits, Coal tits and a single Marsh tit, all different. Some preferring the fat balls or suet log, others the sunflower seeds or peanuts. A Great spotted woodpecker comes daily to the suet log. Two Nuthatch have been coming for peanuts since February. All day long they fly backwards and forwards between our feeders and the big oak tree, where they stash the nuts. There are probably more nuts lodged in the bark of that tree than in our own store. Now they are nesting in the long hedge. Soon we will have little nuthatches as well.

All day, Robins, Sparrows, Dunnock, Blackbird, Starlings, Greenfinch, Chaffinch, and Goldfinch feed on the bread and seeds, much of it scattered on the drive. The Black-headed gulls have stopped coming for the bread now, but Collared dove, Woodpigeon, Jackdaw and Rooks still come every morning. Two Red-legged partridge and a female Pheasant made a surprise visit the other day.

Has anyone heard a Cuckoo over the village? They seem to be scarce this year. Pearl Fisher said that one had been heard from houses near the old ruined St. Mary’s church. I went there without success, but did see some very colourful Yellowhammers displaying in full breeding plumage - well worth the walk, and better than any caged canary. Hares are common in these fields, and I watched some boxing, which looks very comical. A rare lesser Whitethroat was singing in some trees in the distance, and later I watched a common Whitethroat making his scratchy tune on top of a hedge. Our Turtle dove, who came to Alan and Mary’s garden for six consecutive years before disappearing last May, only two weeks after arriving from Senegal/Gambia, has not yet shown up. There is a lot about Turtle doves in the press currently.

They are in desperate decline, hanging on in East Anglia and Sussex only.

It seems nothing can be done to halt this fall, and their beautiful purring song is forecast to be gone from Britain within the next five years. Walking around the village one morning, listening, but with this sad thought on my mind, I heard the soft sweet notes of a Willow warbler coming from a low tree just 50 yards from the War Memorial. A very beautiful little tune, rippling down the scale like a stream. The Willow warbler’s return from Africa is a sure sign that Spring is here. An elderly gentleman pushing a garden barrow came along and looked puzzled as I stood excitedly peering up at the bird. When I pointed out this drab little brown thing, he muttered something, looked at me, and carried on.

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The nuthatch is about the size of a robin, but resembles a small woodpecker. It breeds in woodland mainly in western Britain, and is much less common in the east. It is resident all year round.

Willow warblers are small birds with brownish backs and pale under parts. They have a thin stripe above the eye. They are very similar to the chiffchaff but have a different song. They winter in Africa, and seem to have become much more common this year, especially in the east of England.

The whitethroat is a mediumsized warbler, about the size of a great tit. It has quite a long tail which it flicks and cocks as it darts rapidly in and out of cover. The male has a grey head, a white throat and a brown back, and is buff underneath. It is a summer visitor and winters in Africa, south of the Sahara.

Yellowhammer males are unmistakable, with a bright yellow head and underparts, brown back, streaked with black and chestnut rump.

Often seen perched on top of a hedge or bush, around the ruins of St. Mary’s church at Thorpe Parva, near Scole. It is resident all year round.

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Frenze Church Sunday 9th June 3pm Evening Prayer This historic church is vested in the Churches Conservation Trust. Come and enjoy Evening Prayer in its traditional form in a church which has a rich and varied history, some superb old brasses and fine examples of English oak furniture. Contributions are invited for the work of the Churches Conservation Trust.

Linger after the service to look more closely at the building, and join us in a ‘Bring and Share’ picnic. (on the grass if it is fine.) If you would like to enjoy a stroll before the service, we meet at Thelveton Church at 2pm and walk part of the Boudicca Way to Frenze in time for the service. Dogs are welcome.

For full timetables please visit our website or give us a call Depart Diss Time A Time B Service Time 08:08 08:11 2 06:54 09:33 09:36 2 07:09 11:10 2 07:29 11:50 11:53 2 09:57 13:10 13:13 584 10:50 15:05 584 12:10 17:10 584 13:40 18:05 2 14:35 19:01 584 15:30 11:10 09:57 15:40 13:24 18:10 18:25 09:05 Depart Scole

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Jobs in the garden for July 1st week Peg down strawberry runners. Feed roses. Disbud begonias.

Prune mountain clematis. Sow late savoy cabbage.

2nd week Feed dahlias. Layer border carnations. Sow endive lettuce and spinach. Mulch runner beans. Pollinate melons.

3rd week Destroy cabbage butterflies’ eggs. Spray potatoes for blight.

Stop outdoor tomatoes. Bend down onions. Take pelargonium cuttings.

4th week Disbud chrysanthemums. Take shrub cuttings. Feed tomatoes.

Prepare new strawberry beds. Gather herbs for drying.

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Thoughts from Rev. Nigel Tuffnell Last week I took a little time out and went to the big city to see the exhibition of Ice Age Art at the British Museum. This wasn't primitive art. There were meticulously observed carvings in stone, ivory and bone, that were anatomically correct and obeyed our modern laws of proportion. There was ancient art on display that inspired Picasso. This art showed an engagement with the natural and spiritual worlds as least as sophisticated as ours today.

This art really blossomed from about 40,000 years ago, coinciding with the return of the ice sheets. Some of the guides speculated that it was the stress of these changes that forced our ancestors to be more creative. But surely when stressed we tend to focus far more on the practical necessities and far less on the deeper meanings. No, I think that enforced idleness played an important part in this explosion of creativity. Time to wonder and seek explanations for the big questions of life. Time to express these explorations of the spiritual heights and depths through art. That realisation made me very worried for people now.

We have become too busy to wonder and seek for meaning. This is so true in our schools and hospitals, where more and more is expected from teachers and of our NHS where business can get in the way of caring. The good teachers and nurses still manage to inspire and care but only as an added extra. Then I thought of the Church of England that I serve. We are being squeezed by serious financial pressures. We are starting to grow again, but we are never likely to be financially wealthy again. This is probably a good thing but it will depend upon how we react to these changes. Will we just try and forge ahead in our own strength or will we take the time to explore the landscape? Will we allow ourselves, our priests and our bishops the space to listen to the voice of the Divine; the still small voice of the Spirit? Or, will we insist on the few doing more and more work to try and fill the gaps?

Two simple choices. Without space to listen, I believe we can only decline.

If God through the Spirit is not the architect of our future then we build in vain.

I am not advocating idleness but a sense of balance. This is a message to me, a priest who rushes to do more and more, as well as to you, because it is only together that we can build the future for us and our local church that God wants for us. Then, together let’s see how we can blow the minds of the people that we meet with the our perception of what God is calling us to be and do. Let us be the priests that this world needs. The priests that find the meaning for lives lived without depth, or hope.

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Gordon Larkins Jill Mattsson Kay Travers

Tel: 742713 Tel: 741741 Tel: 741054

To arrange Baptisms, Funerals or Weddings, contact Lucy Elton Benefice Administrator Monday - Friday 9am - 1pm Tel: 851148 or e-mail lucy.elton9@hotmail.com Funerals: 18/03/2013

From the Records Neil Alistair Stewart (76)

Various Items Scole School - Leavers’ Service in St Andrew's Church Scole will be on Tuesday 23rd July at 2.30 p.m. A new assembly initiative has started called ‘Open the Book’. Once a week a team from the Benefice churches lead an assembly using narrative, costume and drama to teach Bible stories; anyone interested in helping should contact Rev'd Karen Rayner on 741223.

Temporary P.C.C. Secretary needed - if anyone could help out for a year by doing agendas and minutes for 6/7 council meetings and receive general information and pass it on to PCC members, please contact Sue (740325).

Gift Weekend - it costs approximately £67 a day to keep our village church open. Each year we have a weekend when villagers, who want to, can make a donation towards the running costs. The church is here for everyone in the village or with close links to the village. It is a place where weddings, baptisms or funerals take place as well as a place for worship and somewhere you can come to think, remember or pray.

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If you can make a contribution, the church Council would be most grateful.

Please put it in an envelope and either bring or give it to someone coming to church on Sunday July 7th or bring it to the church on Saturday 6th of July between 10am and 2.30pm. A visit to the church will be worthwhile as there will be a display of work by pupils of Scole School as well as coffee/tea, cake, a light lunch, tombola, raffle, bookstall and cakestall etc. Come and support your church if you are able to!

New Lay Minister - Jamie Worthington will be licensed as a Reader in the Church of England in Norwich Cathedral on September 7th at 11am. Please pray for him. All are welcome at the Cathedral to support him.

Cake and Coffee Mornings - 10.00am - 12 noon at Scole Church on the first Saturday of each month. Homemade cakes, scones and sausage rolls are enjoyed along with a good chat. In July, coffee will be served from 10am and lunch from 11am. (see ‘Gift Weekend’ above). The September Coffee morning has been brought forward to Saturday August 31st.

Praying for our Communities - a half-hour prayer time takes place in Scole church at 9am on the first Saturday of each month. Contact Sue (740325) or leave an envelope in the church to add someone to the list.

New Home Group - if you would like to learn more about the Bible and the Christian faith, Karen is leading a group that meets fortnightly at the Rectory on Thursdays at 7.30pm. Dates are - June 6th, 20th, July 4th, 18th, August 1st, 15th and 29th. Contact Karen (741223) to find out more.

See our promotion on page 34 for ‘A Romp through the Old Testament’ and Waveney Valley Foodbank.

Oaklands sing-a-long - if you would like to sing familiar hymns with the residents of Oaklands, contact Sue Auckland (740325) Benefice Website - http://scole-reden5.webplus.net .

‘Rectory Tea at the Church! - come and enjoy ‘Afternoon Tea, the Ritz–Way’ on Saturday, August 10th at 3pm. Tickets are £6 from Kay (741054), Sue (740325) or Lynda (740401).

Church BBQ - Saturday 20th July, 5.30 pm at the Rectory. All welcome.

Offers of salads and desserts please. Let Karen (741223) or Sue (740325) know if you would like to come and what food you would like to bring to the evening. Donations will be gratefully received for drinks.

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June Sunday

Services for Scole and Billingford 2

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10.30am Brockdish

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Kaleidoscope (Informal service) Benefice HC and Visitation by Bishop Alan, Bishop of Thetford.

MP

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MP & Children’s Church

11am Scole

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10. 30am Redenhall

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Celebration (Informal service) Benefice HC

July Sunday

HC

11am Scole

Kaleidoscope (Informal service)

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11am Scole

HC with Children’s Church

Monday

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7.00pm Scole

Mother’s Union Evening of Prayer and Praise

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9.30am Billingford

MP

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11am Scole

MP & Children's Church

11am Scole

HC

4.30pm Scole

Celebration (Informal service)

9.30am Billingford

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11am Scole

Kaleidoscope (Informal service)

11am Scole

HC & Children’s Church

9.30am Billingford

MP

11am Scole

MP & Children’s Church

11am Scole

HC

4.30pm Scole

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Celebration (Informal service)

Fancy having your own garden party?

Why not consider using the garden for a wedding reception, an anniversary or a special birthday party? Hiring a venue can be expensive and not so intimate as being able to use your own home. Gardens are adaptable and a special party could be the right opportunity to indulge in making some changes and putting in some special features. The money you spend won’t just be for a day, it will also be an investment for years to come.

A honeysuckle and clematis covered pergola, a water feature or an ornate gazebo surrounded by colourful plants and flowers could make a lovely backdrop for photos. In addition to marquees and party tents (and to add that extra something) large specimen topiary plants can be hired just for the event, so you can enjoy your own garden party in your own garden.

At Celebration Garden Design we don’t just plan for the day, we redesign for the future so that you can look forward to a garden that will give you pleasure long after the event.

If you have something to celebrate, why not let Celebration Garden Design remodel your garden for that special event?

Email : time2celebrate@talktalk.net

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News from Scole School Summer 2013 As with everyone, it is always a relief at school when the weather begins to improve, as it means the children can play on the school field at breaktimes and lunchtimes and we can do more of our learning outside. For a school of our size we are lucky to have a good-sized field, a pond area and an outside classroom, purchased with the help of our hard-working Friends of Scole School group. The sun also heralds events such as sports day, which is always something to look forward to, as well as a variety of other activities that go on in the warmer months.

As the summer term progresses, it is also time for us as a school community to look both forwards and back. For our year 6 pupils it is their final term before they go to high school and so we organise events to mark their time in school. In the seven years that they have been at Scole we have seen them contribute so much to the school and there are always mixed feelings when they leave. Many of our staff remember them as nervous little 4 year olds just starting out at school and as the years unfold you share so many triumphs and setbacks with them. We always hope that the children will leave our school as positive, confident, well-mannered individuals, ready to take on the challenges of the next stage of their learning. At the same time we also prepare to welcome our new pupils who will start in our reception class.

They are just beginning their learning journey at Scole School but despite some initial anxieties they are always made to feel very welcome by all the children and adults and soon settle in.

In some years it is not just pupils who leave our school community but also members of staff. This year we will be saying goodbye to Mrs Cork, who is retiring at the end of the summer term. Mrs Cork has worked at Scole Primary School for twenty five years as teacher, Assistant Headteacher and Acting Headteacher and it is impossible to summarise her contributions to the life of our school over that time. Everyone is hugely grateful to her for the love, energy and commitment she has given to the children she has taught over the years and we will miss her enormously.

Best wishes for the summer term.

Mark Carlyle Headteacher

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Class 3 Residential to Whitwell Hall 1st - 3rd May, 2013.

As beautiful as a flower, Peace and tranquility, Three days away in a magical place, Magnificent Georgian building with tall chimney breasts, Whitwell Hall.

By Dylan, Year 4

On the 1st of May, Class 3 went to Whitwell for three days. As soon as we got there, we went on a walk and went in the water and mud. Nobody else was there except for us. At about 7 o’clock on Wednesday night, we went into the woods and played Foxes and Hounds and Sardines, which was great fun. Every night we had hot chocolate and some biscuits. It was delicious!

By Amber, Year 3 I had loads of fun at Whitwell, but my most favourite thing was the mud, because Amber got her bottom stuck in a mud pool and I nearly got my welly stuck too!

By Toby, Year 3 On the way to Whitwell, I was really excited. Out of the windows on the bus, it was really shiny and on the first day it was breezy. We got to play outside a lot with footballs and rugby balls, and we went in the woods. It was fun because we played games where we had to lie down while some people went to hide. By Alex, Year 3 We arrived at Whitwell and I could not believe my eyes as it was amazing just like last year, however even better! I froze when I saw my bedroom again; it was glorious. The breezy air tickled my spine as it flowed through the window. Right next to us was Mrs Uebergang’s room and next to her room was the boys’ room. However we were off into our wellies and to the river and this year we could go into it. Minute by minute, it got deeper and deeper, flooding my boots. It was a warm day, but a cold, cold river and when we took our boots off there was water in them. By Brooke, Year 4

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When the 100th came to town!

70 years Anniversary - Pt 1

by Roy Philpot A 100th Bomb Group B17F ‘Flying Fortress’ Based at Station 139 - Thorpe Abbotts

September 1943, and in the air high above France the sky was clear and blue, the continuous drone of four Wright Cyclone engines performing flawlessly made a reassuring sound to the crew. Yellow, Blue, and Purple puffs of smoke surrounded their aircraft and also many others that day.

It looked deadly, and was. Crews hoped that none of it found its mark, as the deadly flak could tear pieces of metal and flesh apart easily. They stared intensely into the sky for any trouble in the making. The radio crackled into life, “Shaker two to Shaker four, tighten up your formation, your flying too high”, the reply was swift. “Roger that,... over”. The next B17 in line closed up ready for the next part of their mission, the unloading of up to five thousand pounds of high explosive bombs on to their target.

The 8th Air Force Commanders had come up with a new and important tactic of ‘boxing’ the bombers into very close flying formations. The idea was to make sure that all of the protective machine guns on every plane effectively covered every angle of approach that any enemy fighters might make.

Generally the tactic worked well, but there were weak points.

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There were several layers of defence in Europe at that time. The Germans had constructed a very sophisticated radar coverage system, backed up by fast and effective day and night fighters in the shape of Me109’s, FW190’s and Me110’s for air combat.

The use of the deadly 88mm ‘Flak’ Cannons from the ground packed a big punch and could easily knock down a B17 bomber if hit in the right place.

However, Boeing, the manufacturers, had built them tough enough to take some severe punishment and still get the crews back home, something which many airman greatly appreciated.

The calm voice of the aircraft captain came over the internal radio......

“Pilot to Bombardier, o.k you have control of the aircraft”.

The steady drone continued as the plane bucked with the blast from nearby flak explosions. Whilst the bomber was on its bombing run it could not vary or stray from its course.

A typical ‘Flak’ Battery of 88mm anti - aircraft artillery The bomb aimer or bombardier concentrated hard through the lens of the aircraft’s Nordern Bomb Sight. There could be no mistakes as other planes in the group would drop their deadly cargoes in unison with theirs.

“Bombardier to Pilot, bomb bay doors open.... keeping steady....ready for drop....bombs away!” The bombs hurtled to the ground, the fins producing a high pitched ‘whistle’ as the air tossed them around the sky. The aircraft jumped as the weight was unleashed, something that every pilot had to take into consideration when flying so close in formation. The ground erupted a few moments later in plumes of flame and smoke, ....target destroyed. “Pilot to crew, standby for evasive action, now turning on to new heading, keep your eyes peeled for enemy fighters!” The aircraft turns and heads towards the coast and friendly territory, crewmen stare intently into the haze, guns at the ready. “Top turret to crew, fighters twelve o’ clock high, coming in fast!”

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“Waist gunner to crew, bandits at four o’clock low heading east towards the 418th, looks like there’s about thirty of them”.

Now was the time when things could get really active for every member who manned a 0.50 calibre machine gun from within. The loud rattle of expended ammunition being used at very high rates resonated within the fuselage.

The top turret gunner had opened fire and was himself receiving fire from the enemy. Another loud burst of fire from within echoed a shriek of delight over the intercom from one of the waist gunners who claimed a shoot down.

“Hey, I got one, I got one!!” A big grin across his face defied nervous tension.

The radio crackled into life again from the captain, “Don’t yell on that intercom, keep your eyes open, don’t waste the ammunition!”

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The aircraft shuddered as cannon shells from a fighter slammed into the tail and rudder.

Both pilots observed the flying controls and instruments to check for coolant leaks or hydraulic fluid loss.

A 100th BG B17F being attacked from astern by an enemy fighter!

So far, so good. “Pilot to crew, report any damage”. The intercom buzzed with reports from the top turret and waist gunners. “Top turret to pilot.... about a third of the tail is missing at the top and the rudder looks like it’s badly hit too”. “Waist gunners to pilot......confirm damage to tail, no casualties”. The black specks on the horizon now grew larger as they turned into make another attack. “Tail gunner to pilot, fighters at two o’clock, looks like we’re the lucky ones who got their attention this time”.

Gunfire poured forth once again from the twin guns at the rear of the aircraft, rapid dull thuds could be heard from shell hits to the left wing as they sped by. “Ball turret to pilot.....think they’ve had enough now they’re heading away from us”. An eerie sense of calm came over the area, the coast was in sight, ‘little friends’ could be now be seen.

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If the B17 Flying Fortress was the big friend because of its size, the friendly fighters which were a good deal smaller were known as the ‘little friends’.

Today, these were the Spitfires of RAF Fighter Command come to chase the bad guys away, but in the coming of the new year the long range P51D Mustang would support the P38 Lightning and also the powerful P47D. Thunderbolts for even longer. Times were changing and the fortunes of the valiant bomber crews who were taking such large losses in these hard fought encounters would change for the better, eventually.

The aircraft known as ‘Laden Maiden’ had made it through yet another mission. Although the number two engine had developed a fire it was now extinguished and the plane heading for home. The group continued on its way across the North Sea, the crew now down to a lower altitude were relaxing more and more as the Suffolk coast beckoned invitingly.

The navigational course was set and the repeater beacon signal was getting louder and louder as they prepared to land. Onwards over the countryside of East Anglia they travelled - will their bomber get them safely home again?

Soon Station 139 Thorpe Abbotts was in sight, distress flares were seen being shot from two of the planes orbiting the airfield. This meant wounded aboard, and they were to have landing priority over everyone else. Three B17’s were missing from their squadron on this mission, another thirty men lost in action. After the planes with casualties had landed, the radio crackled again with that very welcome sound. “Tower to Shaker Two....permission to land....wind twelve knots”.

The Fortress turned on to finals, sweeping over Dickleburgh and then over Thelveton to land hopefully in one piece?

Three engines sang together, and it looked as if they had made it!

Another aircraft from the 100th BG toting popular nose art of the time.

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“Shaker Two to Tower, preparing for landing, some damage to tail and one engine, request fire vehicle support”. The aircraft shuddered as it collided with the turbulent air crossing the approach to the airfield. “Tower to Shaker Two, request granted, vehicle support outbound to runway”. The pilot and co-pilot concentrated on the long piece of concrete before them - this wasn’t going to be an easy landing. The co-pilot called out to the pilot, “Gear down....flaps down....approaching finals....now descended to 100 feet ....fifty feet....twenty feet....ten feet”.

The mighty B17 contacted the runway with a dull thud, all three engines roaring their growls of power and straining under the weight of the bomber as it lunged along the tarmac. Sighs of relief from everyone emerged as yet another mission was coming to and end. Unfortunately the damaged rudder of the aircraft now came into play as the speed decreased influencing its direction of travel. The pilot struggled with the foot pedals as the rudder refused to respond to repeated inputs, in fact it wasn’t responding well at all.

“Pilot to crew, standby for an emergency, she’s turning off the runway. I’ll try to hold it for as long as I can but ground speed is still indicating eighty knots.”

An aircraft turning continuously and uncontrollably at speed produces what is known in aviation parlance as a ground loop and is potentially lethal to all inside. They contacted the bumpy grass and the strain of the turn and weight of the aircraft finally buckled the undercarriage and as it collapsed they eventually managed to slew to a stop near the end of the runway. Hot water vapour from the radiators made the bomber look like it was on fire from a distance but all was well so far. The co-pilot finally spoke to the pilot, “all fuel taps turned off, let’s get outta here quick!” The fear of fire was always constant, and heat and leaking fuel didn’t mix well. The crew abandoned the aircraft safely, with no casualties this time. They were lucky, others were not. Back home to good ‘ol 139 again.

Part 2 will be in the Autumn issue.

100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum Thorpe Abbotts Open Day - June 30th - admission Free!

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Billingford News Knitting for the children of Africa - Congratulations to Pauline Greenard of Billingford who over the last 11/2 years has been knitting for young children in Africa. She has completed 100 small jumpers and 50 beanie hats. The wool for this marathon task has come from various sources - friends, relatives and the local charity shops. Pauline is having a break during the summer but will start knitting again in the Autumn, so if you have any unwanted dark coloured double knitting wool it will be very useful to her. Pauline can be contacted for any donations of wool on 740730.

Comic Relief Cake Sale 12 year old Joseph Davy of Billingford, organised a cake sale and raffle for the Comic Relief appeal. He not only made and delivered flyers and posters to advertise the event, but baked most of the cakes himself. The event was very well supported and completely sold out raising a grand total of ÂŁ274.26. Well done Joseph from us all at Billingford and the PostHorn Team.

A fund raising weekend will take place at Billingford Church on 13/14 July.

More details will be placed on Village notice boards nearer the date.

Offer valid until 28/02/2013

Summer

Winter Summer

Offer valid until 31/08/2013

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A Romp A Romp through the Old Testament!

Saturday 22nd June 9.30am - 3.15pm St Andrew’s Church, Scole This will be an inter-active day of exploration, newbe insights This will an and fun and will be led by the Revd Dr Sueinter-active Woan (Principal of the day of Norwich Diocesan Ministry Course). Noexploration, previous knowledge of the Old Testament required but please bring a Bible.

Cost: Free (donations welcome)

Cost: Free (donations

Bring your lunch: drinks provided. Please book in advance by contacting : The Revd Sue Auckland (740325 or email: susanauckland@btinternet.com) or Lynda Mansfield (740401 or email: lyndamscole@hotmail.co.uk)

NEW RURAL DISTRIBUTION SERVICE Based in Scole - For people in urgent need Contact: Diss Citizens Advice Bureau - 01379 651333 Harleston Information Plus - 01379 851917 To access Foodbank services or volunteer, contact: Waveney Foodbank - 0845 269 1078

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Jobs in the garden for August 1st week Trim laurel hedges. Tie and disbud dahlias. Feed cucumbers.

Prune blackcurrants.

2nd week Prick out winter flowering pansies. Sow spring cabbage seed.

Sow hardy primulas. Cut out fruited raspberry canes.

3rd week Take geranium cuttings. Cut off rose suckers. Sow a green crop for manure. Sow cyclamen.

4th week Plant border carnations. Prune rambler roses. Prepare for planting spring cabbage. Remove strawberry runners.

See pages 9 and 19 for June and July

Virtual games – real money

by Barry Woods Have you heard about the new computer games specifically targeting children? You can play the game for free, but you can also purchase additional items for the game but it requires real money. All you need is a credit card, or rather all they need is a credit card.

So, feeling good and generous you buy some of the extras for them, inputting your credit card details to make the purchase and confident that you are in control of all future transactions. Not, so! If the papers are to be believed, once you have entered your details for some of these games their computer remembers them. This means that if you want to make further purchases, all you do is click on the icon when it appears and the purchase is made and charged to your credit card. Wonderful, if you are the generous one making the purchase for your youngster - nightmare if your youngster is making the purchase independent of you!

Most youngsters have a limited appreciation of money itself. The grasp of the requirement to actually pay off the credit card bill when it comes in does not enter their heads. So if the icon comes up allowing them to purchase any extras they go for it, and Mum or Dad end up with a bill that could run into thousands. Please, think, before you buy stuff for games. Check that you really are in control of further purchases. Failing to do that could cost you a fortune! Literally.

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Scole Old Boys Club

Scole Old Boys Club now has its own website, thanks to my grandson Ewan.

It is www.scoleoldboysclub.moonfruit.com and gives latest information for future events and also has a photo gallery of old photos of Scole. An example is shown opposite.

The club is looking for old photos of the village and if you can lend us any old photos we will be able to copy and return them to you within a few days.

We are particularly Greyhound outing to the seaside - circa 1930 interested in a copy of an old photo of Scole’s Home Guard taken during the Second World War which used to be displayed in the old Church Hall before it was demolished.

The Club is also arranging a circular footpath walk on Wednesday 19th June starting at Scole War Memorial at 11am. The walk is also open to non-members and subject to the standard health and safety caveat of taking part at your own risk. Subject to the weather on the day there will be 2 possible routes:Weather: - fair to excellent - Route 1, starting at Scole War Memorial. A circular footpath walk (approx 4.5 miles) via Scole Common travelling on to Billingford Horseshoes, then returning to the War Memorial via Thorpe Parva.

Weather: - poor to appalling - Route 2, starting at Scole War Memorial travelling to Scole Inn, Crossways and then returning to the War Memorial.

The next meeting of Scole Old Boys Club will take place at Scole Sports and Social Club on 18th July 2013 at 7.30 pm. The meeting will include a walking Treasure Hunt around the village (weather permitting).

For further information please contact me - Dennis Noble (Sec) Tel: 740688

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Scole Mothers’ Union In February a short service of Holy Communion, led by Nigel, preceded the meeting. Midge Davidson was the speaker at the March meeting and explained "How Looking Back Can Help us Look Forward". In April we enjoyed a shared lunch before the meeting when our guest was M.U. speaker Kay Dorling who spoke to us about the History of Hymn Singing.

Future meetings: 20th June with speaker Irene Sayer. 18th July we have planned an outing to Dunwich, and 15th August the meeting will be a social afternoon. On Monday 8th July there will be a Prayer and Praise evening to round off the Gift Weekend. Everyone is welcome to come and sing favourite hymns and listen to readings chosen by members, or anyone who wishes to join us.

Please let Lynda have your hymn/reading request by Sunday 30th June.

The M.U. meets every 3rd Thursday of the month at 2.15pm in the Church.

All are welcome.

Scole Women’s Institute On Thursday June 6th we are having a talk by Ben Potterton about the cutting garden. The competition is for a specimen flower.

July 4th is our garden meeting with a report from Connie Lees, our delegate, on what happened at the A.G.M. in Cardiff. The venue is yet to be volunteered by a member at the June meeting. The garden meeting starts at 2.15pm.

We have a return of Peter Banham on Thursday August 1st to intrigue us with “More Old Sayings and their Origins”. The competition is for a limerick, beginning “On a bright Summer day in July”.....

On Thursday September 5th Pauline Manson will tell us about E.A.C.H. The competition is to donate a toy for the E.A.C.H. charity shop.

All meetings are held on Thursdays at 7.30pm at “Hopefield”, Norwich Road.

Visitors most welcome.

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Community Centre, Ransome Avenue, Scole Voluntarily Run For more information contact Linda on:

01379741187 07796670490 A chance for parents to meet ’n greet and for your little ones to play.

We welcome all children from birth onwards Wednesdays 1.30pm - 3pm term-time only Find us on Facebook

Scole Community Centre, Ransome Avenue, Scole, IP21 4EA. Tel: 07925093551 www.scolepreschool.weebly.com

Registered Charity No. 1048460

ALL CHILDREN WELCOME FROM 2 1/2 YEARS Our friendly & experienced staff welcome you to pop in during session times or please do not hesitate to contact us on 07925093551 to find out more and to receive a copy of our prospectus or email us at scolepreschoolgroup@hotmail.co.uk Session Times 9:15am - 12:15 pm Find us on Facebook

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Scole Dominoes Club The League games are now finished but the Scole Domino team has played in the League competitions which rounded off the season. In one of them, the Pairs Cup, I'm very pleased to say that we had success with our pairs team of Rachel and Richard, going on win to that particular competition. A wonderful result, well done both! In the singles competition, Mick Fairweather our representative, won through the first round of the competition but unfortunately lost in the Quarter finals. A valiant effort Mick, very well done.

Once again we have had an enjoyable season and look forward to the next one with enthusiasm. In the meantime team, have a good summer.

For anyone wanting to try a game of Dominoes, please call June on 740902 to join the team on a practice night.

Scole Annual Village Quiz The Village Quiz held on April 26th was a huge success with 16 teams taking part. 64 people’s brains ticked away and together with the amusement of some conjured up answers, you might not be surprised it was a noisy affair!

It was lovely to see so many organisations (some of whom didn’t realise the existence of others) chatting away and finding out more about each other.

This has always been the aim of the quiz and it works! I even had two spare gentlemen from an overflow of contestants - wow! Many thanks to them for assisting me during the rounds as well as my intrepid scorers Ann and Terry.

A total of £201 was shared by the First Responders and the Borderhoppa.

The overall winners of a closely fought battle were the Parish Council. Well done to everyone. See you next year!

Pearl Fisher

Over 60s Friendship Club The AGM held on April 2nd elected Joyce Coleman as Chairperson and Secretary, Treasurer - June Foreman, Committee - Pam Ling, Stan Harley and Owen Hales.

In the past year we have lost 4 dear members and one who is no longer able to attend. This brings our number down to 10.

Outings - July 30th to Clacton, August 27th to Woodbridge and Aldeburgh, leaving Diss bus station at 9.15am then on to Reeve Close, returning by 5pm.

Price £8. Anyone wishing to come please phone Joyce on 740384.

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Scole and District Gardening Club The Gardening Club held its AGM in February and Tom Williamson, retiring chairman, gave a report on the varied programme over this past year which ranged from very informative talks to participation in the village fête and the staging of an Open Gardens event. The Club took on the maintenance of the Community Garden and this was also a success story.

We welcomed some new residents in the village who bravely stepped forward when there was reluctance for nominations to committee. Hence, Don Amey and Brian Ilbrey were elected Chairman and vice Chairman respectively taking over from Tom. The other committee members agreed to continue for another year. Don thanked Tom for getting the Club off to a good start and looks forward to 2013 and getting acquainted with people from the village.

At our March meeting we welcomed Jaime Blake who gave us a demonstrated talk on “A Journey Through the Extraordinary Life of Alan Bloom” and members were privileged to purchase rhubarb plants which Alan swore by and sampled every day of his life. At our next meeting on May 23rd Guy Barker will be talking on “Spring and Summer Treasures”.

The Gardening Club has a healthy membership but it always welcomes new members to join in a very friendly and informal club bringing together members of our community with a common interest. Visitors are welcomed for a fee of £3. It was obvious from this past year how many delightful gardens there are in Scole and the opportunity to exchange tips and indeed plants and cuttings is not to be missed. Brenda has compiled a very interesting and varied programme for 2013 from plant demonstrations and talks to outside garden visits. It is hoped to hold an Open Gardens again in 2014, possibly making this a biannual event.

The Community Garden blossomed this last year and the daffodils have given a wonderful show this spring to enhance the Easter display. The garden has been admired by parishioners and visitors alike, so thanks to the volunteers from the Gardening Club who tend it.

The only thing we need now is for the weather to treat us kindly so that we can all get into our gardens for our therapy. For further information contact Don Amey 01379 309346 or Pearl Fisher 01379 740753

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Scole and District Bowls Club The ‘Opening of the Green’ on Sunday 21st April marked the start of our Golden Jubilee year. Surprisingly, considering the foul weather that we had enjoyed for most of this year, the day was fine, sunny and relatively warm; this meant that we could carry out the opening ceremony exactly as planned.

Denis Collins of Diss, who spent many happy hours in the early days of the club attending the frequent ‘open drives’ that the club sponsored, decided that he would like to present a brass plaque to the club mentioning three of the founding members, Bill Chapman, Fred Constance and Eddie Spalding.

This was done and we were pleased that Denis agreed to be present on the day to unveil the said plaque in the presence of four of the relations of those founding members, Tony and Marion Chapman, Joyce Constance and Marion Rout, daughter of Bill Chapman.

Following this, the new Club flag was hoisted and many photographs were taken of the members in their new Jubilee sponsored kit. Shortly after this, 32 of our members competed for the Memorial Trophy which is played for on opening day in memory of those members who have passed on in recent years. It was a good fun day that produced a winner who is well known to all in the village, Steve Bartram. Photographs and an accompanying article regarding this whole day’s happenings were sent to the Diss Express, hoping for inclusion in a forthcoming edition and, much to our relief it appeared in the 3rd May edition, although slightly abridged.

The weather has remained quite promising since then and we hope all the other important and prestigious matches will go ahead exactly as planned.

We have three new members this year so far and are expecting that to rise.

We always welcome those who are interested in the game of bowls and wish to join us. Contact the Secretary if you wish to have further details.

Robin Shortell (Sec) 01379 740053

Teas

Cakes

Competitions

Mardle

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Take part in this year’s Your Neighbourhood Your Choice We’ve been improving the services that matter most to you in response to last year’s innovative scheme, Your Neighbourhood Your Choice, and we need your help again.

Building on last year’s success, this year more than £800,000 of New Homes Bonus money is being allocated to help improve services in your neighbourhood.

There are many ways you can get involved, from becoming a volunteer to helping deliver some of the improvements in your area, or simply by taking part in our survey to let us know what you think is really important in your community. Your views really can make a difference and in response to last year’s survey, we’ve been working with you to deliver projects such as our Handyperson Scheme, job clubs for young people and making our roads safer with Speed Awareness Machines (SAMs).

So get involved and have your say on what services matter to you most in your community. For more details log on to: www.south-norfolk.gov.uk/neighbourhoods or call 0808 168 2000.

South Norfolk Council, working with you, working for you. _____________________________________________________________________________ ___

Parish Council News

February, March & April by Sue Redgrave Main Items discussed: Bridge Road - the planning to erect a barrier and use the old part of the highway for parking has been approved by SNC. This will enable us to have the bund removed and the area to be enhanced for the public to enjoy.

Fly Tipping - we have several spots in the parish that the general public think are enhanced by continuous fly tipping. Most affected areas are the top of Low Road Scole, Old Norwich Road (just past Oaklands) and also Low Road Billingford and Billingford Common. The rubbish includes garden waste, which is still classed as fly tipping, and should be composted within the public’s own property or taken to a tip or by use of a brown bin. Please report any fly tipping to the Clerk.

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Street Lighting - Pearce and Kemp will soon begin maintenance of the street lights on Reeve Close and Ransome Avenue.

Dog Bins - the cost to Parish Council for emptying these bins is £642.38 for 2013. Signs are in the process of being erected around the parish to remind dog owners to PLEASE CLEAR UP AFTER THEIR PETS. Also a reminder that - NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED ON THE PLAYING FIELD OR CHILDREN’S PLAY AREA. Planning Applications - these can be viewed online at the SNC website.

Police statistics - the number of crimes in the parish over the three months is 5.

Pot Holes - some have been repaired, but there are some still outstanding.

Please report any new ones to the Clerk. Norwich Road and Upper Street Billingford are already on Highways’ list.

SAM - Speed Awareness Machine - three Councillors have expressed an interest in being trained how to use the machine in the parish.

Village Signs - the signs in Thelveton have been vandalised and the Clerk will obtain cost for Parish Council to purchase new ones. The speed restriction signs will be replaced by Highways.

Footpaths - maps have been obtained of all our footpaths. Councillor Pryce is in the process of walking them to make sure they are in good order.

Grit Bins - three new bins will be purchased this year. These will be placed at entrance to Robinson Road, junction of Ransome Avenue/Norwich Road and junction of Karen Close/Diss Road.

We still have vacancies on the Parish Council so please consider coming to a meeting to see what it is all about.

We continue to meet on the 3rd Monday of the month at 7.30 in Scole School.

All are welcome.

Full minutes can be seen on parish notice boards, the Parish Council website and also in Scole Village Stores.

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Septic Tank Emptying

FRANK DAVEY Ltd

& DOMESTIC DRAINS CLEARED & CLEANED.

ASPHALT & CIVIL ENGINEERING

EST 1998

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL APPROVED CONTRACTORS

FAST, FRIENDLY, RELIABLE SERVICE. (ENVIRONMENTAL REGISTERED CARRIER)

Travel Accessories Limited

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Robert Cole Plumbing & Heating

Can supply you with Fire Extinguishers, Fire Blankets, Car Safety Packs, First Aid Kits and other safety products for your Car, Home, Office, Workshop, Caravan and Motorhome All products can be purchased online from: www.safetyaccessories.co.uk or Telephone: 01379 740790 All products meet European Regulations

Plumbing & Heating Installation Oil Boiler Servicing Woodburner Services & Installations Emergency Call Out Mid Suffolk & South Norfolk Free Estimates 01379 741485

Computing assistance with the personal touch

PROFESSIONAL UPHOLSTERY & CARPET CLEANING

When your skills don’t match your needs, or problems exceed your knowledge

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

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rcoleplumbingservices@gmail.com

Call David - 01379 608529 Mobile - 07768 757308

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See our rates on page 4

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Parish Councillors

Situated

Tel. No.

E-mail address

Graham Moore (C) Sue Redgrave (VC) Lady Rosie Mann Chris Brooks Pearl Fisher Anthea Pryce Jackie Jones Corinne Moore

Thelveton Billingford Billingford Scole Scole Scole Thelveton Thelveton

741716 740837 740314 740005 740753 740903 740920 741716

mooregr@btinternet.com susan.redgrave182@btinternet.com chrisbrooks@madasafish.com pearljoy@mypostoffice.co.uk thea588@live.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

June 13, 27 July 11, 25 Aug 8, 22

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 June July Aug

14 12 9

ADVERTISERS’ INDEX Bowls Tuition Cabinet Maker Car Sales/Servicing Chainsawing services Cleaning/Laundry services Coach Travel Day Nursery Electrician Environmental Control Equestrian Financial Services Fuel Supplies Garden Design Hairdresser Heating/Plumbing

p20 p5/9 p2/16 p20 p44 p48 p16/38 p10 p44 p16 p10 p18 p25 p33 p5/18/44

Home Furnishing IT Services Optician Paving/Driveways/Asphalt etc Photographer Pubs Reflexology Renewables Restaurant Roofing Contractor Stonemason Travel Accessories Undertaker Village Stores

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p10 p44 p16 p44/47 p10 p2 p5 p13 p10/20 p44 p20 p44 p5 p48

VILLAGE DIRECTORY Group/Organisation Scole Pre-School

Contact ..... Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri 9.15 - 12.15 Shirley Shiress 07925 093551

Parent/Baby/Toddler Group

..... Linda Clay 741187 Wednesday 1.30pm - 3pm

Friends of Scole School

..... Helen Clark 740413

Scole Mothers’ Union

..... Georgie O’Shaughnessy 740127

Scole Women’s Institute

..... Shirley Hall 740636

Community Centre

..... Ian Constance (Manager) 740265

Scole Social Club

..... Pearl Fisher 740753 June Foreman 740902

Scole Domino Club

..... Peggy Stygall 740986

Over 60s Friendship Club

..... Joyce Coleman 740384

Scole & District Bowls Club

..... Robin Shortell 740053

Scole & District Gardening Club ..... Pearl Fisher 740753 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)

01603 488 488

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

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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Creepy House Summer Reading Challenge at your local library There's a spine-tingling adventure waiting for children when they take part in the 2013 Summer Reading Challenge – Creepy House. They can join the adventure at any Norfolk library during the summer holidays. Pick up a pack and explore the Creepy house, discover its secrets and meet some of the hair-raising residents! Read six books and collect stickers that reveal the creepy residents of the house. All children who read six or more books will be presented with a medal and certificate to celebrate their achievement.

Look out too for the Mungler Top Trumps cards to collect and swap with family and friends. Children can choose any books they like: fact books, stories, joke books or picture books. Audio books and e-books count as well, so long as they borrow them from a library. Are Norfolk’s children brave enough to explore The Awful Upstairs, The Gruesome Ground Floor and The Spine-tingling Cellar?

Look out for more details in the library, including special Creepy House themed events. For library opening times visit: www.norfolk.gov.uk/libraries.

Your mobile library stops in Scole on July 25, August 8 & 22 and Sept. 5

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(Established 1950) Bungay Road Scole IP21 4DT 01379 740255 (tel) 741181(fax) E-mail : mail@awaterfield-sons.co.uk

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CAR MOT SPECIAL OFFER from only

£32.95* (VOSA recommended test fee £54.85)

Thursford Christmas Spectacular Various matinee and evening performances throughout December

Holidays by Coach, Air & Cruise Day Trips London West End Shows Private Coach Hire Conference Room Hire

Roswald House, Oak Drive, Diss, Norfolk IP22 4GX Tel: 01379 647300 www.simonds.co.uk

Great value, great offers, and great service.... with a smile!

Scole Village Stores Asset House, Scole, IP21 4DR Telephone 01379 741494

New lines in stock for the new summer season!

Ice creams: Cold drinks: Barbecue: Bagged Ice: Salad items: all at very competitive prices!

Shop Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 17:00 Bank Hols 07:00 - 17:00