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Message from the Editor With the passing of summer, thoughts might lead to those tasks which we perhaps might have put off throughout the warmer months. The garden beckons, or some decorating and house maintenance finally needs completion. Equally, for those of us with additional things to do we tend to think much further ahead; there are shows, equipment and spaces to book for those interests throughout the year. Perhaps, those hobbyists and enthusiasts who beaver away at their chosen pursuits never give a thought that their interests might well resonate with other readers of this magazine. We have quite a large cadre of those people amongst us that do all sorts of interesting things which really would intrigue the inquisitive amongst us. I would like to ask any of you that have a hobby to consider writing a small article for the PostHorn. It doesn’t have to be anything major, a few words, accompanied by some pictures would be really good. We would be happy to pop round at any time at your convenience to help with an article, be it the photography or some ideas about how you could explain it. If you like the idea, drop me a line and I’ll do the rest of the organising if it should suit you. Please give it some thought - we are waiting when your ready. Finally, for any new residents who have come into our community I’d like to bid you all welcome! If you are not getting your copy of the PostHorn please let Gordon Larkins know and he’ll deal with it - contact details are on page 4 of the magazine. Spare copies are available from Scole Village Stores so in the meantime please just ask at the counter. I hope you all had a great summer, and I hope you enjoy this latest edition. Roy Philpot.
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Scole Frenze Railway Is Scole Sitting Still? Church Fire of 1963 Billingford Flower Festival Proposed Norwich Road Development Church pages News from Thelveton PC News 3
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SCOLE FRENZE RAILWAY by Gordon Larkins Scole Railway began life in 1850 and lasted some 35 years, closing in 1885. It was the brainchild of William Betts, Lord of the Manor of Frenze from 1844. He owned Frenze Hall and estates and his chief ambition was to become a successful market gardener. The line was built to allow him to export the fresh produce from his estate directly to London and Covent Garden. The track was of standard gauge, and trains ran straight onto this line from the main lines of the Great Eastern Railway. The railway's total length reached seven miles, and included a number of sidings near the Great Barn on the Frenze estate, where the produce was sorted and packed, and commenced from just north of Diss Station. The line also connected two large brickfields which William Betts created to increase the value of his line and to provide materials for the construction of workers' cottages. However, with the death of Betts in 1885, the farm passed to trustees and the market gardening ceased. The line closed and was pulled up in 1886, and a two-day sale of the components took place in 1887. No trace is shown on the map but there is supposed to be river bridge abutments near Frenze Hall. The railway left the main line by the present sidings at Diss station, immediately passing through a brickyard then crossing the river with branches to Frenze Hall, Nab Barn, on to Scole Inn, and to Waterloo. At the road crossing adjacent to the crossing cottage, the large building was a vegetable processing centre, and not as previously thought, sheds for the railway. Ditch digging in 2005 revealed a number of standard gauge railway sleepers. They were very rotten. Apparently, William Betts owned the property until his death in 1885 but as he left no surviving male heir, the estate was put under management by Court of Chancery while his affairs were sorted out. The manager was Thomas Gaze who became the local land agent and tenant of the estate from 1888. Thomas Gaze was an estate agent and auctioneer, who "...not only took over Frenze Hall on the death of William Betts but also ran the auction of his estate, everything from his cutlery to his horses and railway locomotives...". From 1888 the Frenze railway line was no more.
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With acknowledgement to Norfolk County Council Heritage Explorer, and Norfolk Map Explorer If you wish to examine the very detailed OS map of the railway: 1 2 3 4
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Harley’s Hints Jobs in the garden for September 1st week
Take lavender and rose cuttings. Disbud late flowering chrysanthus. Take gooseberry cuttings. Earth up celery. Prune loganberries. Plant strawberries.
2nd week
Prune climbers. Prune peaches. Pick apples and pears. Lift onions. Prepare ground for spring cabbage plants. Feed leeks.
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Is Scole sitting still? The answer to this question is a big NO. I felt I really had to reply to the article in the last issue of the PostHorn about the need for a village hall. Whilst I have no axe to grind about the merits of another venue, but not wishing to enter the debate at this stage, I think this subject would be better debated in an open meeting rather than doorstep canvassing. I really must question where the writer of this article has been hiding. Do you seriously think that Scole is lagging behind other communities in their activities? I think many surrounding villages would be proud to boast all the organisations that we have. I have been organising the village quiz for several years now and the response is overwhelming. I had 20 possible entries from organisations this year with 17 taking part. Does this shout a sleepy village? I think not! Just in case there is anyone else thinking that Scole is not served as well as other villages, I would like to list the activities that take place within our community. Scole has after-school clubs too. Netball, football, cookery, gardening and lace making all taking place within the school premises. The Parish Council, Friends of the School and School Governors meet there too. They also boast a badminton court for hire if desired. The church has organisations which I believe are fully supported, ie Mother’s Union and Juniper Club as well as other church meetings. They also had an excellent film club just like Palgrave. Of course the oversubscribed Christmas Concert takes place annually, not only enjoyed by parishioners but by visitors from neighbouring villages. The WI meets in a garden shed by choice only using the pavilion in the cold winter months. I think they enjoy the hospitality in the garden! The playing field changed its charitable status to accommodate the organisations of the village and has strived to meet their immediate needs. The pavilion is the natural host of the football clubs’ all 19 teams, including girls and also the Bowls Club for after match hospitality and friendly roll ups during the season. There are many county tournaments and locally organised sporting tournaments that take place within our organisations as well as corporate events to enhance bonding within their companies. There are many regular organisations that meet: § The Gardening Club meets monthly. § The Friendship Club (over 60s) twice a month. § The Diss and District Stockman’s Club. § The Norfolk Morris Minor Club. § The Diss Children’s Centre meet occasionally in school holidays. § The Filling Station (a religious sect). § The Dominoes meet for matches and friendly play. § The Pre-School hold their sessions every morning. cont’d over 9
§ The Toddlers meet once a week on a Wednesday afternoon. § The newly formed Scole Old Boys Club meet and have an excellent website for browsers. Amongst other things that have taken place are: § Village Fêtes § Jubilee and Millennium celebrations § Celebration parties for anniversaries § Christening parties § Children’s parties § Children’s Discos § Funeral wakes of people who have lived in the village most of their lives § End of season presentations § PostHorn party and meetings § Easter fairs § Christmas fairs with Father Christmas in attendance § First Aid courses for Pre-School and football clubs On top of all the celebrations, fundraising goes on for all organisations, including: § Jumble Sales § Quizzes § Psychic evenings § Strawberry tea afternoons § Cheese and Wine § Horse Racing evenings § Table Top sales § Country & Western and other bands § Many other innovative events Recently the Open Gardens in the village started with refreshments for all and in the autumn there will be a Flower Show for all the villagers to enter. Sorry if I’ve missed anyone! All these organisations have committees of dedicated volunteers (many serve on more than one). With an average of 6 members on each it is not inconceivable that the number of volunteers in our little community must run into the hundreds. I feel anyone even suggesting the lack of activities in the village is doing all these people a disservice. On the negative side, the Bingo Club had to finish through lack of support in the community. The Toddlers are poorly supported and an attempt to start a Community Café failed to find footfall. The Tennis and Cricket clubs folded, not through lack of players but lack of committed volunteers to serve on committee. An attempt to provide a Youth Club died a death through lack of experienced volunteers and the British Legion unfortunately wound up because of our ageing population causing a decrease in numbers. I will concede that any function exceeding 100 people could not be accommodated within any existing venue in the village at present. I conclude this rant observing that Scole is indeed alive and kicking so please do not dismiss all the hard work that already goes on, and has done so for many years, in our community. Pearl Fisher. For further information (or even to contradict me) contact me on: pearljoy@mypostoffice.co.uk or phone 01379 740753
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JANUARY 1963 - the fire remembered by Revd. Christine Brooks The winter of 1962-63 was bitterly cold with severe frost and many villagers had no piped water supply as pipes had frozen underground. On the first Monday of that month, a 24-year old stranger passed through Scole in the afternoon. He had been walking between Norwich and Ipswich and he kept a record of buildings he thought would look good on fire. Among them was Scole church then situated close to the A140. It was unlocked late in the afternoon. He found a curtain, a candle some books and matches and created a fire in the chancel. After a while he went out to a local pub. Periodically he got up and looked outside and eventually someone came in. “The church is on fire - ring the fire brigade”. The stranger confirmed this and admitted he had set light to it. The Police arrived and he was taken into custody at Diss. The fire brigade arrived and tried to put out the fire which was then well alight. They had a difficult task because there was so little water. The Rector - the Revd. Hugh Clements was summoned from the Rectory on the Diss Road and there was a night of frantic activity trying to save what they could, including the registers which dated back to the sixteenth century and various other artefacts. The clear light of morning revealed that much of the roof had gone, and much of the interior including a number of pews. What had not been destroyed by fire was scorched and damaged and the tower was unsafe. However, there never seemed to be a question but that the building would be restored and gifts flowed in as well as many offers of help from neighbouring churches and many individuals. It was quickly decided that worship would continue in the Church Hall which doubled up for use by the school during the week and for various village activities. I have a vivid memory of arriving for Worship on Sunday morning and hearing the tenor bell ringing out. It spoke powerfully of how worship would be maintained and the Bishop made his way across Norfolk to encourage us. And what of the young man responsible? He admitted his guilt and was sent to Broadmoor to await Her Majesty’s pleasure. For some years he would send the Rector a Christmas card with a candle and a bible on the front. The fire proved a blessing in many ways. The Rector had been a quantity surveyor before he was ordained - he was “God’s man in God’s place at God’s time”, as a Bishop described him much later at his funeral service. The architect got to work, plans were drawn up and the rebuilding began.
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From the outset, it was determined the church should have a lower ceiling and should be warm and welcoming and there would be a toilet - very unusual in the 1960s. Various medieval features were discovered as the walls were prepared and rooms could be created off the main area. A new East window was designed and executed by Patrick Reyntiens (who worked with John Piper). The font was restored. A new organ obtained and by 17th September 1964 it was ready for the reconsecration service. This was a tremendous occasion. The Diocesan Bishop came together with many of the craftsmen who had been involved. The new building was fit for use in the 1960s. Before the fire, the church had always seemed a holy place. That atmosphere had gone after the fire and it was only after months and years of prayer and sacrament that I felt it had returned. The building had not just been burned - it had been desecrated. Passing through the fire, it stands today as a witness to the message of hope and new life which lies at the heart of the Christian faith. It remains for me a holy and a special place.
A “BLOOMING” WONDERFUL WEEKEND at BILLINGFORD by Sue Redgrave (on behalf of Billingford PCC) November 2013 saw Georgina and I meeting to discuss our Billingford Flower Festival to be held over the Bank Holiday at the end of May. Our chosen theme was “Occupations Through the Ages. We had some ideas but we thought the ladies we were to ask would have something they wanted to depict. Letters were duly sent out and true to form, most that we asked to help were able to do so, and had good ideas of what they wanted to do. All spaces in the church were allocated in February, ladies with tape measures and husbands given instructions of what they needed to construct to allow the flowers to be arranged in the theme chosen. If any of you have ever organised a festival it doesn’t stop at the flowers, we of course needed enough cakes made to last over the three days and other stalls to organise and what sort of lunches to serve. How much would we need? How many people would want lunch? How many tables and chairs would we need to borrow along with plates and cutlery? Luckily the crockery and cutlery could be borrowed from Scole church, it being the keeper for the parish since the old church hall was pulled down. It was the only place with room to store it at the time. cont’d over
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We had a meeting with all interested parties and the following took place: Freezers were duly filled with cakes and scones. Tombola prizes and Bric a Brac organised and advertising done. Hedges and grass were cut by John Hales, John Redgrave and Ronald Batley and the churchyard looked great. Road signs and marquees were erected and things began to take shape. On the Thursday and Friday, ladies came and went and the church began to take on our theme and by 9pm on Friday night everything inside the church was in place and looking magnificent. Friday had also been busy outside and without John, Ronald and Carol working nonstop all day to collect tables and sort the marquees and electric we would not have been ready on Saturday morning, as at 8 am Saturday morning our meeting time, the heavens opened to the most rain seen for some time and we wouldn’t have been able to do the outside jobs. I stood alone inside the church looked heavenwards and said “I thought you were on our side” and indeed He was - the weather cleared and our many visitors started to arrive. What a wonderful weekend we had with such a great atmosphere and great comments from our visitors about the beautiful arrangements, not forgetting the lovely cakes to buy and scrumptious lunches to partake of plus the magnificent Raffle, Tombola, Cards, Crafts and a Bric a Brac stall. We would like to thank everyone who erected and dismantled marquees, arranged flowers, sponsored arrangements, loaned artefacts and a marquee, donated raffle prizes, made cakes, manned the church and the stalls, made lunches, served tea and cakes, washed up the never ending pile of crockery and thanks to our families who put up with the long hours we spent at the church. A special thanks to The First Responders who came along every day. Thank goodness we only needed one plaster in all that time. On Tuesday morning, ladies started to arrive to dismantle it all and it was quite sad to see all the hard work disappearing, but everyone was in great spirits and wanted to know how much we had raised over the weekend. Thanks to you all we raised just under £2.5K - what a grand amount for our small village. You all know the saying never work with animals or young children. To all Retired people I can add, do not work with someone who is 29 years younger, they have such boundless energy, but I kept up the pace. By Tuesday afternoon my legs would go no more and I think it was sometime on the following Saturday before I began to feel human again - I think. Here’s to the next one!!
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Harley’s Hints Jobs in the garden for October 1st week
Bring in half hardy plants. Plant lettuce in a frame. Prune and train rambler roses. Lift and store main crop potatoes.
2nd week
Pot up rooted shrub cuttings. Prepare for planting fruit trees. Prepare for spring bedding plants. Examine potatoes and onions in store.
3rd week
Tie raspberries. Clean strawberry beds. Take cuttings of roses and conifers. Lift begonias and dahlias for storing. Plant aubretia and winter flowering pansies.
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Befriending a frightening... Where have you been? I have missed you so dearly, Your light, your speed, Your pace, the way you travel so freely, We are in admiration of each other You and me, You desire my human life, But I desire to see... I step from my shelter, I wander amongst your arms, I stand with your brightness, I put my hands against your palms. . And you talk to me, In your own way, You cannot hurt me, I will not step from your bay. My mother, she screams, And you encourage me to go, But I will not, dear friend, The answer is no. You are a sudden being, You flicker in the sky, You are so swift, so fast, So powerful, so vast. I feel a part of all your power, Your glory, your huge strides, I cannot see why they all say you are frightening. My friend, Dear Mr Lightening. by Elizabeth Davy.
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Proposed Parish Hall for Scole The civil parish of Scole is situated within the district of South Norfolk. It consists of five communities; Scole Village, Billingford, Thelveton, Frenze and Thorpe Parva. An opportunity has arisen to acquire allotments, a modern hall and car park on a large piece of land at the centre of the village. In return for planning permission to build 17 of the 25 houses that have been allocated by the central planning authority to be built in Scole village, the landowner has offered to donate areas for allotments, a large parking area, and a modern new hall, all located right at the centre of the village, and complementary to our magnificent sporting facilities, and playing field down Ransome Avenue. The landowner will pay all fees in connection with planning and architects and is willing to make a significant contribution towards the actual cost of building a parish hall. The landowner will not proceed with a planning application unless the community is in favour – hence the need to find out the opinion of residents. The current survey is a democratic process of inviting an opinion on this proposal – nothing more. All returned survey slips will be handed to SNC after 31 August 2014. In the meantime, response is being monitored to keep the landowner informed. We understand that this project is eligible for Government and National Lottery grants, and together with the financial contribution from the land owner, there should be little or no cost to the village community. The business plan, financing the project, running costs and management will be addressed at a later date. An experienced group of people will be needed to deal with these matters. This proposal is a once only opportunity. Be under no illusion. Such is the pressure from central government to build thousands more homes in the Eastern Region, a large, centrally located empty site such as this, will in the near future become another housing estate filled with many more new homes. Its period as a derelict site is coming to an end.
An Analysis of the survey of residents Figures published by Scole Parish Council, and the Electoral Roll show that there are 515 properties in Scole Village and 48 properties in the other remaining settlements - 563 properties in all.
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(The average household size in the UK was 2.3 people per household in the 2011 census, suggesting a population for these 48 households of 110 ). The total population for all the communities as listed in the Parish Council figures is 1,105 adults plus 234 dependent children, a total of 1,339 residents in all. The inhabitants of Scole Village alone are 995 adults. Results as at 7th August 2014: 506 residents in total from Scole Parish have so far responded to the survey, totaling 45.5% of the 1,105 adult residents, and representing 89.8% of the households. YES - would like a Parish Hall = 482. NO - don’t want a Parish Hall = 24.
95.2% 4.7%
All households received the Spring edition of PostHorn and flyer, but only Scole Village has been polled door to door for returns. The final results including the other communities will be published later, but are not likely to effect this result materially.
Who am I? In real life you know me. You meet me and talk to me, you see me and you know me. How many times have you spoken to someone on the phone that you’ve never met, and built up a picture in your mind of what they look like, only to be completely thrown when you actually meet them because usually they look nothing like your mental picture? And that is when they’re not trying to fool you. We now meet many more people online, especially young people. They love the social media, they love to talk to all their ‘friends’, but what do they actually know about those friends? They’ve seen pictures, but whose pictures? They’ve spoken about their families, the schools, all of which could be totally fictitious to snare the unwary, but they must be real, surely! Probably not, not these days. If you read the newspapers you keep coming across stories where some youngster has been talking to another ‘youngster’ who turns out to be an older person grooming them. These people are so convincing that the youngsters meet them away from their parents or end up being blackmailed by the older person because they have been foolish enough to send intimate pictures of themselves. But do we do enough? I know the youngsters don’t want to listen, thinking we are too old to understand, but do we do enough to show them the stories in the newspapers, or do we shy away because it is too difficult? They need us, tell them anyway! Barry Woods 21
Diss First Responders Feeling refreshed after a wonderful holiday in Sweden I have been reflecting on the knowledge that we are way behind the Swedes in our teaching of basic life support to children – it has been taught in Scandinavian schools for the last thirty years. Defibrillators are commonplace and clearly visible in Swedish airports, railway stations, department stores, shopping malls, museums, outlet stores, safety boats – the list is endless.
Picture taken at the entrance hall of the Swedish Airforce Museum, Linköping.
Pictures opposite were taken at the Harbour Master’s office, Sigtuna.
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How many are there in the Diss area? There are the two First Responder kits and there are defibrillators at Bressingham Steam Museum, Diss Rugby Club, Dickleburgh Village Hall and in the Tesco Store in Diss. If you know of any more, please let me know. Back to Sweden - since 1983 5,000 Instructor-trainers have trained more than 50,000 Instructors who have trained almost 2 million of Sweden’s 9 million inhabitants to perform CPR, resulting in high percentages of successful resuscitation in 40% of out of hospital cases – it is only 5% in the UK.
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Thoughts from the Rectory Dear All, I’ve been spending quite a lot of time this summer with a small group of people who are planning the activities for celebration of the 50th anniversary of the re-consecration of St. Andrew’s Church, Scole, following the devastating fire in 1963. As the date draws closer and closer, it’s getting a bit scary. There are so many unknowns – will the weather be okay? Will anyone come? Have we spotted any ‘typo’s’ in the Order of Service for the Sunday? The good thing, though, is that I’m not alone. There is a group of us doing the planning, working together, so it’s not just me, it’s us. It reminds me of a holiday Mike, my husband, and I had a while ago, on a narrow boat on the Kennett and Avon Canal. I won’t pretend it was the most relaxing holiday we’ve ever had – too much like hard work with the locks and swing bridges, but because there were only 2 of us and we were complete novices, we were utterly dependent on the kindness of others to help us. The whole nature of life on the canal is one of interdependence and helpfulness to others. We had a few bumps and scrapes (on us, not the boat) to show for our canal holiday, and I may have a few more after the inevitable furniture removals and rearrangements necessary for the 50th anniversary weekend, but in both cases I’m reminded of how life should be lived – in co-operation with others, mutually dependent, and on the lookout for opportunities to offer help and kindness. The Bible tells us that this is what characterised the early church. Such was the love shown by Christians, one for another, that it was cause for comment. Unfortunately, at a national and international level, it is the issues that divide church members, rather than their love for each other, that often make the headlines. There may not be a huge amount we can do about that, but at a local level, in all sorts of ways, we can make a difference just by being watchful for opportunities to help those whose lives touch our own, and by being ready with a word of kindness, encouragement or sympathy. For those us who are Christians, it’s about trying to mirror the love of God and the servanthood of Christ in our lives, but for all of us it’s what makes for the building up of our community life together here in this place where we live. Yours in the Peace of Christ,
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Church Contact Details Priest in Charge Curate Curate Honorary Curate Reader Reader Church Warden (Scole) Deputy Wardens (Scole) Church Secretary Scole Church Treasurers Scole Billingford Benefice
Rev. Nigel Tuffnell Rev. Karen Rayner Rev. Sue Auckland Rev. Gerald Epps Lynda Mansfield Jamie Worthington Maurice Cormack Kay Liffen Peter Edwards
Tel: 308905 Tel: 741223 Tel: 740325 Tel: 854532 Tel: 740401 Tel: 741437 Tel: 741197 Tel: 741054 Tel: 740779
Mike Rayner
Tel: 741223
Gordon Larkins Jill Mattsson Joan Blagg
Tel: 742713 Tel: 741741 Tel: 854156
To arrange Baptisms, Funerals or Weddings, contact Lucy Elton
From the Records Baptisms : Weddings : Funerals :
25 May - Mollie and Maisie Chadwick (Scole) Rory and Willow Jackson (Scole) 5 July Richard Doubleday & Laura Waterfield (Scole) Dorothy Gipson (95) 2 June Scole Mary Brown (81) 3 June Billingford Isabella (Bella) Carver (93) 27 June Scole Anthony (Tony ) Martin (82) 30 June Scole
Various Items: Obituary - on the 23rd of June, Assistant Priest to this Benefice, Clive Hudson lost his long battle with cancer. The funeral took place in Redenhall Church on the 7th July and the church was full. Clive was a dear, gentle and caring man who made an impact on everyone he met. He had a long teaching career and became Headteacher at Harleston Primary School. A committed parish councillor, he also held office of Mayor and was active in many ways in the lives of Harleston people. He was called into ministry, first as a lay minister and then into ordained ministry and helped out at Scole and Billingford during the vacancy and afterwards in the newly formed Benefice of Redenhall with Scole. He will be much missed by all who knew him. The monthly Meditation Group is on Wednesdays at the Rectory, Harleston, 7.30pm - 8.30pm. Contact Lucy (851148) or Sue (740325) for more information. 26
Cake and Coffee Mornings - these have been very well supported and enjoyed. They are from 10am - 12 noon on the first Saturday of each month at Scole Church. Come and enjoy homemade sausage rolls, cakes and a good chat. All are welcome but, there is no coffee morning this September, because of the anniversary activities later in the month. Special Services: Scole and Billingford have traditional harvest Festivals this year. 5th October - Scole at 11am and includes Children’s Church followed by a bring and share lunch. Billingford 19th October at 6pm children welcome. Scole Messy Church - towards the end of October, so look out for fliers! Annual Memorial Service: in this service we remember those people whom we have loved and lost - recently or some time ago. This year it will take place in Scole Church on Sunday November 2nd at 4.30pm. Remembrance Services - Sunday November 9th - 10.45 at the war memorial Scole followed by a service in church at 11am. Billingford has a service at 3pm. Praying for those in need: if you would like to add someone to our weekly prayer list please contact Sue (740325). 50th Anniversary of the Re-dedication of St. Andrew’s Church, Scole. The weekend of 20/21 September, 2014, Scole celebrates the 50th anniversary of the re-dedication of St. Andrew’s Church following the devastating fire in 1963. People who lived in the village at the time still remember the terrible sight of the church, which is in a landmark position in the centre of Scole, engulfed in flames and smoke. Yet, within 2 years, the church had been rebuilt and the interior refurbished, and the village now has a beautiful and flexible building that showcases both ancient and modern. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the re-dedication of the church, Rick Wakeman will open a grand fête in the church grounds and rectory garden at 11am on Saturday 20th September, with stalls, games, refreshments and BBQ. There will also be an exhibition in the church telling the story of the fire and representing the decades from the 1960s to date, a vintage scooter rally in the rectory garden, and competitions for the best cake and the best 1960s fancy dress - so get out your vintage clothes and come and enjoy yourselves! Sunday 21st September - a celebratory Benefice Holy Communion at Scole at 10.30am. The Rt. Revd. Graham James, Bishop of Norwich, will preside and preach, followed by a ‘bring and share’ lunch. All are welcome and guests include both clergy and lay people who have been part of the life of the village and the church, since the fire .
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September Sunday
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HC
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Kaleidoscope
11am Scole
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50th Anniversary Service of Scole the re-dedication of For the Benefice Scole Church after the fire. and all the (including Children's Church) Community, past & present
11am Scole
HC
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Celebration Service
9.30am Billingford
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October Sunday
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Traditional Harvest Service
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11am Scole
HC & Children’s Church
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MP & Children's Church
6pm Billingford
Sunday 26 (clocks go back)
11am Scole
Harvest Service HC
4.30pm Scole
Celebration Service
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MP
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Kaleidoscope Commemoration of those we love who have departed this life
Scole War memorial Church
SERVICE of REMEMBRANCE & Children’s Church
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SERVICE of REMEMBRANCE
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HC
4.30pm Scole
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Celebration Service HC with Children’s Church
Harley’s Hints Jobs in the garden for November 1st week
Make lawns from turf. Prepare ground for planting fruit trees. Plant lily of the valley. Prune fruit trees.
2nd week
Plant hedges. Plant horseradish. Sow broad beans. Prune apples and pears. Keep up the winter digging.
3rd week
Plant and stake ornamental trees. Lift and store parsnips. Prune neglected fruit trees.
4th week
Prepare and relay gravel paths. Lift rhubarb for forcing. Plant rhododendrons and azaleas. Inspect potatoes in store. Plant blackberries and loganberries.
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
Local Bus Service Diss Bus Station Monday Time A = Time from - Reeve Close Roundabout to
Time B = Time from - Diss Road Garage
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Depart Scole 07:01 07:16 07:36 10:04 10:04 13:31 18:32 09:12
Depart Norwich 10:30 14:25 16:30 17:25 18:20 11:10 15:40 17:30 16:55*
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News from Thelveton Flowers and Fun
What glorious days we had for our Flower Festival and Fun Days in August. The weather was truly kind to us. Throughout the weekend we had a steady stream of visitors, and the teenagers who came down from the NewDay camp on the showground were a delight - our village children thoroughly enjoyed their company. A very big “Thank you” to all those who helped in arranging flowers, lending exhibits, putting up tents, moving furniture, sourcing games and crafts, baking cakes, making countless cups of tea and coffee, and providing a warm welcome for our visitors. Also thank you to all those who sponsored us by giving flowers; all our arrangers donated their flowers. We also had a donation from Joan Moore in memory of Harry, and from Howard Nurseries who let us pick freely from their fields. We made over £400 for church funds over the weekend after all expenses had been paid. We also had a huge amount of enjoyment from arranging flowers, meeting people, helping the children with games and crafts, and simply being in good company on a fine weekend.
Harvest Festival: 11am Sunday 28th September Following our enjoyable August Festival our next venture at Thelveton Church is on Sunday 28th September when we shall have our Harvest Festival. The service will begin at 11am. Angels usually play a part in our celebrations at Thelveton, and this will be no exception, so do join us if you can. All ages are welcome, and there will be refreshments (including angel cake!) to follow.
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Remembrance Sunday: Last year, on the second Sunday in November, the Royal British Legions came to us for a service of remembrance in the afternoon. The service was well attended, and much appreciated. This year the legion will not be able to join us as they will be going to Rushall at that time. In the past we have joined with Dickleburgh in the morning. No decision has yet been taken about this year at Thelveton, so if you have any views please let us know in the next few weeks as we are preparing the service rotas for November and December.
Normal services: Our usual pattern of services continues at 11am. 1st Sunday: Holy Communion. 2nd Sunday: Matins from the Book of Common Prayer. 3rd Sunday: Thelveton Church is open 11am – 12noon for private prayer. There is a family service at Dickleburgh at 10am, starting with breakfast. 4th Sunday: Morning Prayer in modern language, following the pattern in Common Worship. Children’s activities are available at all services, though the fourth Sunday is the most “Family Friendly”. Gale 01379 740042
Seasonal Verse With all the nettles around this year, this old folk poem offers some advice. “Tender handed stroke a nettle And it stings you for your pains Grasp it like a man of mettle And it soft as silk remains.”
If you try it, make sure the broad green leaves of the doc leaf are nearby, just in case! Simply rub it on.
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Scole Feather Report by Trevor Raven Have you noticed how yellow the immature Blue tits and Great tits look? At this stage in their lives they even seem to be the same size, and it is difficult to tell them apart on the feeders. Before the end of August they will have changed into their adult colours, and then Great tits will look noticeably bigger. Among our garden birds, childhood doesn’t last very long. This year looks to be a bumper breeding season for the birds. The Swallows in Brian Foreman’s barn are on their third brood. If the weather holds out into September even this last lot could make it to maturity and survive the Autumn migration to South Africa. Lapwings (Peewits), have nested on David Last’s paddock in Thelveton and are also on their third brood. David also reports seeing a group of 17 young English Partridges (the Grey partridge). If this breeding success is widely repeated nationwide, both these birds may come off the endangered list where they now are. Roger Coomber reports hearing a Turtle dove calling close to Scole Churchyard in early Spring - but it did not stay for long. It has not been reported since, and presumably, similar to last year, this desperately endangered bird could not find a mate, and left the area. The encouraging news is that a number of Turtle doves are reported to be breeding not far from here around the old Metfield airfield. Perhaps Scole could yet enjoy the beautiful purring call of this iconic bird on future spring mornings. Roger also reports hearing a Cuckoo calling from a southerly direction towards the river Waveney. Sadly the Barn owl, seen regularly hunting along the flood meadows in this area, was found dead by the roadside in Billingford. However, another Barn owl flew low across Brian and June Foremans’ yard on Bungay Road on the 5th August, demonstrating perhaps that this is not such a rare bird in our area. Well worth an afternoon walk with the children is the Scole Bridge riverside area. It has been cleaned up and made to look quite attractive. I saw butterflies, dragon flies, and numerous small birds among the trees and bushes. If you should venture this way in early morning or evening you have a very good chance of seeing a Kingfisher. They breed along the river banks here and are spectacularly colourful birds, and also quite noisy. A high pitched piping sound heard whilst standing on the bridge, lets you know one is approaching.
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Treecreeper This mouse-like little bird climbs up the tree looking for insects in the bark. It has been seen in Scole Churchyard, and down at Scole Bridge this year. Photo by Ian Clarke
Spotted flycatcher This sparrow-sized bird darts from his perch on a fence or bush to catch a fly then returns to eat it. Nowadays it is quite rare, but this Spring has been seen in Scole Churchyard. Photo by Ian Clarke
Goldcrest This is Britain’s smallest bird. It lives mainly in conifers, and despite its tiny size is surprisingly easy to see. This one lives in the fir trees at the top of Ransome Avenue, and has been seen in the churchyard. Photo by Ian Clarke
Red kite This magnificent bird with a five foot wingspan floated over Sylvia Coleman as she cycled around Thorpe Abbots. Its great size and distinctive forked tail make this an easy bird to identify. Photo from RSPB Archive 33
Anglesway footpath taken by June Foreman, Spring 2014
The Great spotted woodpecker, which is the size of a blackbird, lives in the old oak trees along the footpath on Angles Way off Bungay Road. It comes to our peanut feeders everyday. Its presence is often announced by a sharp ‘Chip’ call or by loud drumming in the Spring.
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Scole Mothers’ Union In May we welcomed Rev. Christine Brooks who came to talk to us about the fire in 1963. Christine was PCC secretary at the time and had some interesting details to give us regarding the devastating fire which virtually destroyed the Church, and the subsequent rebuilding and re-consecration in 1964. At our June meeting, Laura Shearing from EACH was our speaker and explained how EACH was formed, their work and their plans for the building of a new hospice in Norwich. In place of a meeting in July and with wonderful summer weather, members and friends enjoyed an outing to Dunwich beach for lunch, then on to Snape Maltings and calling at Rev. Christine Brooks for tea. Future Meetings: Isobel Davidson from The Youth Offending Team will be our speaker on 18th September. On 16th October a service of Holy Communion will be celebrated. Our business meeting will be held on 20th November with a Bring and Buy stall for Church Funds. Non members are welcome to join us for any of the meetings. Meetings commence at 2.15pm in the Church.
Scole Women’s Institute On September 4th Rosie Watkins will talk about “Herbal Medicines through the Ages”. The competition is for a herbal medicine recipe. On Thursday 2nd October there will be a members’ meeting with nominations for next year’s committee. The competition is an autumnal photograph. On Wedesday 22nd we are hostess to the other institutes in the group - Diss and Pulham Market and we look forward to an enjoyable talk by Linda Scoles. The competition for the rose bowl is to make a hand puppet for charity shoeboxes. This meeting will be held in the church nave at 7.30pm. We start afternoon meetings in the Pavilion at 2pm on November 6th with our annual meeting, followed by a talk by Mr Wabe entitled “Medieval Times”. The competition is to design a “coat of arms” for Scole WI. The Christmas meeting on December 4th at 2pm in the Pavilion will take the form of a pudding afternoon, with a competition of 4 savoury nibbles to share.
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Scole CE VC Primary School As I write this newsletter we are entering the last few days of the summer term and it is a time where we take stock and reflect on the school year that has just passed. Inevitably there is a mixture of sadness as we say goodbye to children and staff leaving us, pride in our collective achievements and a sense of anticipation as we look ahead to the summer break and a well-earned rest. It is always a challenge to sum up a year in the life of a primary school because so much happens, children change a great deal and the drive of one hundred children learning very much moves us forwards. One thing I can say with a great degree of certainty is that our ambition to ‘Always Aim Higher’ remains undimmed. We are privileged as people who work in schools to have the opportunity to make a real difference and this is something that we don’t take for granted. As a profession it is not an easy one; it is one of the most stressful, with a high drop-out rate for newly qualified teachers. However it is also one of the most rewarding and it is that which continues to motivate and inspire us and also the children that we teach. The end of term was marked in a number of different ways. Our key stage 2 pupils (7-11) performed a play entitled ‘Robin and the Sherwood Hoodies’, which was very well-received by the audiences who watched it. The Friends of Scole School organised and ran a highly successful sponsored walk, which raised funds for school projects and we held another extremely well-organised sports day. These experiences are amongst those that the children will remember in years to come and all of the staff here work very hard to provide these memorable opportunities. Finally, Id like to thank the staff and children who will be leaving us. Miss Quick will be moving on having done a sterling job with the children in Class 3 for the last two terms. An enormous ‘good luck’ also to Mr Munday, who is about to embark on his teacher training - I know he will make a fantastic teacher and I look forward to hearing about all of his successes. Josh, Rebecca and Lily are moving on to pastures new and I would like to wish them all the best in their new schools - they are lucky to be gaining such lovely children. Finally our Year 6s – Beau, Ben, Luis, Daisy, Molly, Jack, Katie, Laura, Stephen, Ryan, Eva, Elizabeth, Libby and Toby - you have worked so hard; be proud of what you have given to Scole and be amazing at high school. You will all be missed. Best wishes to everyone for the summer break. Mark Carlyle (Headteacher)
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Our Year 6 leavers wrote a poem based on ‘The Magic Box’ by Kit Wright. In their ‘magic box’ they have put memories of their time in Scole Primary School. I will put in my box The time I became ‘Ben the glue monster’ My first drama lesson with Tarshish The time I ran away from class to go back home. I will put in my box Spilling a new pot of glitter on the carpet in Year 2 The feeling of happiness as I played in the snow with my friends Falling backwards off a wall I will put in my box Professor Charcoal sharpening pencils on my head Leaning on a tray of skittles and sending them flying Earning my pen licence in Year 4 I will put in my box The feeling of pride when I got my first trophy Dancing, talking and having fun as the disco lasts for hours The echoing sound of my head as it bounced off a tyre SATs…making teachers proud My box is fashioned from the school logo, house colours, glitter and tissue paper With stickers on the lid and laughter in the corners Its hinges are made of learning and joy I shall play bulldog in my box On a field bigger than the Plains of Africa Then relax in the shade of the gazebo By Beau, Ben, Luis, Molly, Daisy, Jack, Katie, Laura, Stephen, Ryan, Eva, Elizabeth, Libby and Toby.
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Scole and District Gardening Club We have met once in the pavilion for a demonstration with herbaceous plants and had two outside meetings with a visit to Ben Potterton’s nursery and a tree walk around Diss. The community garden has been tended regularly and is a credit to those who turn up trying to eliminate the bindweed. The Open Gardens event was a most enjoyable day for the host gardens and the 73 people that visited. We are now looking forward to our Flower Show in September. There will be schedules of classes and entry forms available in the shop for everyone to enter. You do not have to be a garden club member to enter and we would love to see as many people as possible taking part (adults and children) There will be trophies to win, so get your forms and your thinking caps on. Pearl Fisher
Scole Playing Field & Community Centre As you will have seen in last month’s PostHorn our football team did very well and gained promotion. Unfortunately for us this meant that we had to improve our referee facilities to come into line with FA requirements. They only gave us a few weeks but we rose to the challenge. The football teams now playing for Scole now number 21, which is amazing for such a small village. This has spurred us on in our plans for a major development on the playing field. The facilities we hope to provide for the village will be completed in stages providing planning agreement is obtained. Funding will be sought from different sources. The first stage is to be the changing rooms that are necessary for our numerous teams. We will be submitting plans shortly for this part of the project. The other stages: A sports/community hall with storage and changing facilities The original hall area expanded to include reception area, kitchen and larger bar area to serve the main hall and existing room Improved facilities for the Bowls Club Outside storage for equipment and goal posts Additional car parking
Pearl Fisher
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Scole and District Bowls Club Well, here we are with just a month to go before the lawn bowls season comes to an end. It always seems to pass at a great rate of knots and that is probably due to the fact that the members feel that every moment spent on the green is pleasurable. The degree of pleasure alters occasionally, dependant mainly on those outside forces, the weather. Recently the weather has been on our side, giving us extensive hot days and the occasional thunderstorms that are badly needed to soak the green and keep it looking in the best condition. In June, we played our annual friendly match against Mattishall Bowling Club. This year they came to our green and we provided splendid weather to go with a really fun afternoon followed by wonderful refreshments provided by many of the members. We raised nearly £200 for club funds due to the generosity of all who participated on the day. Later that same month we had our annual President’s Day. Our new President, and club sponsor, David Aldous, has taken over the reins from Michael Flynn who was our esteemed President for 18 years and who had decided to stand down. We played for the inaugural trophy in his name and it proved to be a very well attended and moving afternoon that meant a lot to the members. In our league matches, we seem to be doing very nicely and hope to end up near the top at the end of the season in both the Border League and the E.B.A. Norfolk South One league. Let’s hope so anyway, because we have given it our best shot. In the Border League Knockout Cup we are through to the final which will be played towards the end of August; hopefully I shall have good news of that in the next ‘PostHorn’ issue. During July and August, one of our members, Nick Bell, has arranged a few ‘friendlies on Tuesday afternoons with other local clubs with whom we do not have league matches. These I’m sure, will prove to be a splendid way of making new friends who have the same interests at heart and are looking to broaden their knowledge of new clubs in the near vicinity. It deserves to succeed. We still have many long, sunny days to come before our Finals Day at the beginning of September and we intend to enjoy every moment of them in the company of our fellow members and friends. You are always welcome to join us. Robin Shortell (Secretary) 01379 740053
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Over 60s Friendship Club The June outing was to the Range in Norwich and then to Little Melton for lunch. In July we went to Lowestoft. We are going to Long Stratton on September 2nd for fish and chips and on October 21st our last outing will be to Potter Higham. New members welcome. Joyce Coleman (Sec)
Scole Dominoes Club Scole Dominoes Club will hold its AGM at Scole Community Centre on Tuesday 16th September at 7.30pm. Anyone interested in attending will be made welcome. The Domino League season begins again in October with all teams taking part in a Cup Competition to get us up and running. Then, the League games will get under way in earnest in November taking us through the winter months. For more information please call June on 740902. There are many people in Scole Village who like to play Scrabble and wonder if there are others who would like to join them occasionally for a social game. Games are usually played on a Thursday morning. Times however, can be flexible depending on those who wish to take part. Want to know more? Call June on 740902 and expand our happy group.
WI n pro WI io t mo o tion prom How to gain friends and influence people Did you know that the W.I. is one of the biggest pressure groups in the country? It has helped to change/influence many issues of concern including the plight of bees, more midwives, SOS for high street and town centres and many more. Have you thought of joining the W.I? We are a friendly group, meeting once a month. You do not have to be able to bake, sew, make jam or even sing, but if you wanted to, you could learn all these skills. Workshops are often arranged locally, and at the Federation Office in Norwich. The WI's main education centre, Denman College, offers a wide range of courses all year round. We have speakers (some better than others!) and regularly go out to lunch. Why not come and meet us, if you are interested. For more information please contact either Shirley Hall 01379 740636, Maureen Redhead 01379 740913 or Judy Lewis 01379 741159. 40
Scole Old Boys Club Over 20 members attended our July club night with Mike Hall giving a very entertaining and informative talk on stories from village characters that he first met back in the early sixties. Thanks to Ronnie Batley, we have finally located the photo of the Scole Home Guard (Dad’s Army) taken at the rear of Billingford House during the Second World War. The Club has copied a collection of photos of Scole Filling Station from the early ’50s until the last day of trading back on 30th June 1982. Scole Filling Station was situated on the corner of Diss Road and Bridge Road, by Crossways Inn. This is a picture of George Chapman who ran the filling station during that period and won a number of regional awards from BP for the best kept forecourt. Our thanks to Anita Lee and Linda Lord (George’s daughters) for the photos. If you look carefully at the photo just behind George you can see 5 star petrol at 5 shillings a gallon. It was certainly happy days back in the late sixties when I used to fill up my Mini Van with 4 gallons of petrol for a £1.00. If you have any old photos of Scole, Billingford, Thelveton or Frenze please let us know. We are usually able to copy and return these photos the same day. Future Club Events:Wednesday 10th September A circular footpath walk starting from Scole War Memorial at 12 noon travelling via Thelveton and Billingford. Thursday 30th October - Scole Old Boys Club will be holding its next Club night at Scole Sports and Social Club on Thursday 30th October at 7.30pm. For any further information please contact me, Dennis Noble (Sec.) Tel 740688
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Parish Council News May, June & July 2014 by Sue Redgrave Main Items discussed: Annual Parish Meeting in May - local organisations, County Cllr. Martin Wilby, South Norfolk Cllr. Jenny Wilby and Chairman of Scole PC Graham Moore gave their reports; these can be viewed on the website. Annual Parish Council Meeting was held the same evening; Graham Moore was elected as chairman and Sue Redgrave as Vice Chairman. Bridge Road - the bund has been removed, new fencing in place and the area has been trimmed by Cllrs. Brooks and Blakesley for which the PC are very grateful. Cllr. C Moore was thanked by PC for her determination in getting the work completed. Talks with Geoff Doggart from The Waveney Trust are ongoing, as funds may be available to enhance the area further. SNC Jenny Wilby has allocated some money from her allowance as our SN Cllr. towards a picnic table for the area. Speed Awareness machine – SAM 2. This machine will soon be in place at the sites designated by highways. A maximum of four weeks at each place is allowed. The sites are two on Norwich Road and two on Bungay Road. Litter Bin at the bus stop in Diss road was approved and will be purchased from the budget. The Internal audit has been completed by Pauline James. The Clerk was thanked for keeping our books in excellent order, and the annual return was completed and signed by the chairman. The external audit by Bazaars will now take place. Village Ranger - Vic Buckle, who has been our Village Ranger for a few years has decided to retire from the position and the Parish Council wish to thank him for all the work he has done to make our parish a cleaner, nicer place to live in. They wish Vic a long and happy retirement. Ann Foreman has now taken over from Vic as Ranger and the PC wish her well in her new role. Planning Applications - these can be viewed on the SNC website. Scole Celebration - the PC will participate in the 50th Anniversary celebrations taking place at St. Andrew’s Church Scole in September. 42
Extension of Scole Churchyard - a contractor has been appointed and work should start in August. Police Statistics - June was the first time for some months that no crimes were reported in our Parish. The PC welcomed this news. We still have vacancies for Councillors so please come to a meeting to see how the PC operates. We meet in the School Hall at 7.30pm on the 3rd Monday of each month. All welcome. Full minutes can be seen on the village notice boards and in Scole Stores and on the website.
Anon
Billingford Lucky Number Fundraiser Date/No. 24th
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31st May
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June 19
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26th July 11
7th June 37
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KJ ACCOUNTANCY
FRANK DAVEY Ltd
A friendly and efficient service for The Self - Employed and Small to Medium Business
ASPHALT & CIVIL ENGINEERING
EST 1998
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL APPROVED CONTRACTORS
Bookkeeping - Accounts - VAT Payroll - CIS - Tax Returns
Ariesmead Garden House Lane Rickinghall Tel: 01379 898371 Diss Fax: 01379 898798 Norfolk Mobile: 07940 530955 IP22 1EA Email: frankdaveyltd@hotmail.co.uk
Tel: 01379 890502 Mob: 07788 408916
PROFESSIONAL UPHOLSTERY & CARPET CLEANING
Computing assistance with the personal touch When your skills don’t match your needs, or problems exceed your knowledge
Carpets ~ Three Piece Suites Oriental Rugs ~ Curtains Deodorising ~ Conditioning
www.barry-woods.co.uk (Includes free helpline)
Call David - 01379 608529 Mobile - 07768 757308
07917 103554
Michael Bloomfield
Advertise here
Electrician (Elecsa registered - Part P)
from £10 per issue.
All domestic wiring, rewires, fault finding, fuse boards, sockets, showers & lights etc.
Phone: 07590 507307
See p4 for all sizes
Home: 01379 388870 E-mail: michaelbloomfield@mail.com
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Parish Councillors
Situated
Tel. No.
Graham Moore (C) Sue Redgrave (VC) Lady Rosie Mann Clive Blakesley Chris Brooks Pearl Fisher Jackie Jones Corinne Moore
Thelveton Billingford Billingford Scole Scole Scole Thelveton Thelveton
741716 mooregr@btinternet.com 740837 susan.redgrave182@btinternet.com 740314 07867 935593 scolecars@aol.com 740005 chrisbrooks@madasafish.com 740753 pearljoy@mypostoffice.co.uk 740920 thelveton@talktalk.net 741716 moorecr@btinternet.com
E-mail address
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 4 weekly intervals on
4 weekly intervals on
Thursdays
Fridays
09.55 September 18 10.15 10.35 October 16 10.50 November 13 11.15 11.35 11.50
BILLINGFORD
Thelveton Ransome Avenue Reeve Close St. Andrew’s Rd Robinson Road Clements Close Karen Close
Upper Street Post box 10am - 10.15am September October November
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ADVERTISERS’ INDEX Builder Cabinet Maker Car Sales/Servicing Cleaning/Laundry Services Coach Travel Computer sales/service Day Nursery Electrician Financial Services Fuel Supplies Hairdresser Heating/Plumbing
p17 p5 p2,16 p44 p48 p47 p16,24 p44 p44 p11 p16 p5,11,17
Hockey Club IT Services Optician Paving/Driveways/Asphalt etc Pubs Reflexology Sewing Services Stonemason Tree Services Undertaker Village Stores
p8 p44 p34 p44,47 p2 p44 p44 p8 p5 p5 p48
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VILLAGE DIRECTORY Group/Organisation Contact Scole Pre-School
....... Mon, Tues, Wed, Thu, Fri 9.15 - 12.15 Shirley Shiress 07925 093551
Parent/Baby/Toddler Group
....... Linda Clay 741187
Friends of Scole School
....... Helen Clark 740413
Scole Mothers’ Union
....... Georgie O’Shaughnessy 740127
Scole Women’s Institute
....... Shirley Hall 740636
Community Centre
....... Ian Constance (Manager) 740265
Scole Social Club
....... Pearl Fisher 740753
Scole Domino Club
....... June Foreman 740902
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
Wednesday 1.30pm - 3pm
....... 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 (Coordinator) 740158
OTHER USEFUL CONTACT INFORMATION Medical Emergency (out of hours) NHS Direct Norfolk Constabulary (non emergency) Gas (emergencies) Anglian Water Home Watch South Norfolk Council Street lighting, pavements, litter Sara Campbell (Parish Clerk) County Councillor (Martin Wilby) District Councillor (Jenny Wilby) Network Rail (enquiries) Borderhoppa Meadow Green Dog Rescue (Loddon) Tim Page - Scole Bridge Ranger
01603 488 488 111 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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Visit your local family business for anything to do with computers. 01379 642000
We build, upgrade, service, repair and sell them, plus accessories!
www.121computers.com
121 Computer Services Ltd 105 Victoria Road, DISS. IP22 4JG
Commercial builders. Specialists in all Tarmacadam work & hot bitumen spraying, brickweave, road construction, factory maintenance &
( Established 1950) Bungay Road Scole IP21 4DT 01379 740255 (tel) 741181(fax) E-mail : awaterfield-sons@hotmail.co.uk
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Great value, great offers, and great service.... with a smile!
Scole Village Stores Asset House, Scole, IP21 4DR Telephone 01379 741494 Come and say hello to Sue. A warm welcome is always here in the shop for you!
We have some great Autumn bargains available to buy right now! Check them out as soon as you can! Beers,Wines, Soft Drinks, Snacks.
Keep smiling!
Shop Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 16:00 Bank Hols 07:00 - 17:00