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LATE SPRING 2016

South Norfolk edition

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CONTENTS LATE SPRING 2016

Out & About 8

Good news from our region

13 Stuff of Dreams touring theatre brings ‘Forgotten’ to a venue near you

39 “Read all about it”The history of transport accidents 42 Collecting Royal Worcester 47 Vaccination advice for your pets

48 We review the Volvo XC90 D5 R-Design 16 Factory girls to day centre friends 19 Scottish life in the 15th century – 52 Beautiful homeware to match the season The James Plays at Theatre Royal

20 Exercise your brain cells with our 56 Village notice board 63 Great recommendations for local crossword businesses 24 Wymondham Arts Centre’s beautiful home at the chapel

64 Cycling the nine towns tour

24 67 Refreshing Waters talks turning your life around 69 Bowl into a new pastime with Wicklewood Bowls Club 71 Real life short ghost story

Health & Beauty 75 Health Q&A: easing acid reflux

27 Hoxne comes alive with it’s music festival

76 School girl treks for her community

Home & Garden

Shopping

29 WIN tickets to Newmarket Nights

80 Regional reads – what we are loving this issue

33 In season – our fabulous asparagus recipe 34 Garden jottings from Ken 36 On your plot welcomes colour back into your garden

82 Skirting around – fabulous fashion updates for your wardrobe

Jobs, Money & Business 86 Smart money secrets on funding home improvement projects 89 Are you making the most of your retirement? 91 NEW SERIES read part 1 of The Stowaway Cat 92 Find a local business or service in our directory 94 Take a wander around Stoke Holy Cross

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I was tapping away on my calculator the other day (I do LOVE numbers!) and I realised that since we started publishing Village People eight years ago, we’ve produced and delivered more than two million magazines! WOW! That’s an incredible amount of promotion for brilliant local businesses – not to mention news, what’s on, local articles and of course our popular competitions. Talking of which… we’ve got an amazing prize on offer in this issue! If you love live open-air music, dive right in and see which four incredible artists we are giving away tickets to see at Newmarket Nights this summer.

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We’ve also started a brand new feature this issue: a short story series for animal lovers. It will certainly make the cat owners amongst you smile! And you can read what happens in part two next issue.

I’m looking forward to the end of April, when we can all buy delicious, locally-grown asparagus. It’s time to dust off our cook books and try a few new recipes and if you want a head start with inspiration, flick to our seasonal asparagus recipe inside. Did you know that you can browse any of our past issues online at any time? We are often asked for back copies when readers can’t locate their old magazines but remember good walks and articles of ours that they’ve read – so please do keep your copy in the same place so everyone in the family knows where it is. But also, if you need to look something up you can just pop to our website: www.village-people.info As we’re all getting used to the clocks changing at the start of this week it’s great to know that the light nights are coming and hopefully they’ll bring some warmer weather with them. As always, please feel free to contact me with anything that you’d like to see in your magazine. I’ll be back at the end of May.

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THE NORMAN CHAPEL

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Fabulous collection of skirts and dresses Lovely walk around Stoke Holy Cross Delicious asparagus recipe

The Norman Chapel flourishes as Wymondham Arts Centre

Fabulous collection of skirts and dresses Lovely walk around Stoke Holy Cross Delicious asparagus recipe

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Good News FROM OUR REGION JOIN US FOR A STROLL

CELEBRATING 90 YEARS LIKE ROYALTY

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Some years ago, John Taylor, David Bell, and the late Clifford Bird, wanted to share their love and appreciation of their historic market town, and so they devised a“Stroll a “Stroll Around Diss”. Vincent Hemmings took the project a stage further by producing a DVD with the dulcet Norfolk tones of local architect David Summers providing the commentary. Sadly, Vincent died before he could see his brainchild launched on the market.

Copyright of the Stroll Around Diss leaflet and DVD was entrusted to the Friends of Diss Museum (FoDM), who have decided to relaunch the project this March. To join one of the strolls, roll up at Diss Museum in the Market Square, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Bank Holidays at 10.30am and 2.30pm. Group-booked tours run Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays. Visit www.dissmuseum.co.uk, call 01379 640529 or email fodifus@gmail.com for info.

L-R: FoDM vice-chairman, Mike Clarke; mobility advisor, Hillary Stringer; tour guide, David van der Hulks and FoDM chairman David Young.

CYCLE, WALK OR JUST ENJOY A DAY OUT Come and join East Anglia’s Children’s Hospitals (EACH) for a wonderful family day out at the charity’s annual Ride for Life event. Set in the beautiful surroundings of Thetford Forest on Sunday 12 June, choose between off and on-road cycle routes, ranging from 10 to 50 miles. There’s also three or six-mile walks for those who’d rather not cycle. New for 2016, there’s a Treasure Trail for under fives, with prizes all the way! All funds raised will go

towards helping EACH continue providing care and support to children, young people and their families, as well as “the nook”, a new purpose-built children’s hospice in the heart of Norfolk. Entertainment, refreshments and activities will also be available and dogs on leads are welcome too. For more info and to sign up, visit www.each.org.uk, call 01953 666767, email norfolk@each.org.uk or visit any EACH shop. Reg charity 1069284

FREE COURSE FOR FAMILY CARERS Suffolk Family Carers is inviting anyone that offers care, support or help to someone with dementia or memory loss to a free, three-week information course. The course will cover caring for dementia with confidence, tips and guidance on ways to effectively manage a caring role and ways for the carer to look after their own health and wellbeing. The course begins at Eye Town Hall on Monday 11 April at 1.30pm till 4.30pm, and continues on April 18 and 25. Places must be booked in advance by calling 01473 835446 or emailing cwc@suffolkfamilycarers.org

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BURSTON ARTIST EXHIBITS IN PULHAM SAINT MARY A professional, Norfolk artist will have a solo show in Pulham Saint Mary from March 21 to April 13. John Atkinson, from Burston, will be exhibiting 14 to 20 of his paintings at The Pennoyer Centre this spring.Taking his inspiration from bygone decades, his work pays a nostalgic tribute to a different way of life. “I know The Pennoyer Centre well and the chapel where my work will be hanging is an interesting space,” said John, who also owns Fredrick’s Fine Foods in Diss. For info visit www.johnatkinsonartist.com, call 01379 740221 or email crownstudio@btinternet.com

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Based in South Norfolk, the company was founded in 2012 to tour high-quality theatre across our region. With a core team of eight, Stuff of Dreams have returned to more than 20 local venues over and over again to put on their shows, which tend to tell stories of local lives.

It is a moving, historical tear-jerker of a love story, with some comic, some scary (and at times downright creepy) moments throughout. On top of that, any resemblance between “life then” and “life now” is definitely not coincidence!

Recently, the company was awarded funding by the Arts Council England for its upcoming tour of play Forgotten by Ray Rumsby. The play tells the story of the life of Suffolk poet George Crabbe. It dramatises his masterwork Peter Grimes - forever associated with Aldeburgh, fishing, and the coastal communities of East Anglia. But Crabbe’s wife, Sarah, was overcome at the time by

Beginning in April 2016, the professional production has 17 dates and will travel from Wells to Aldeburgh, calling at numerous theatres and village halls along the way.

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hen ann Young – a 94-year-old regular at the Diss Day Centre – was 18, she went to work in a munitions factory near her home town of stoke-on-trent. it was wartime britain and ann was yet to meet her future partner.

one day ann was chatting with other girls in the factory when one of the managers came over to ask if she would like to write to his son Ken, who was serving overseas in the raf. so she wrote, and he wrote back. it was wa to be some time before bef the two actually met, ac because Ken’s Ken leaves were we few and far between, but Ken must have made his mark as the couple were married and moved down to southwick, in sussex, in 1948. they had four children – three sons and a daughter – and they also adopted another daughter. unfortunately Ken died eight years ago and, after a short stay in hospital the following year, ann moved in with her daughter and son-in-law. the family moved to norfolk five years ago, and ann has been attending the Diss Day Centre for the last five months.

ann’s daughter, mrs uwins, said she had long been suggesting that her mother join a club. “i looked on the internet, and found the Diss Day Centre” said mrs uwins. “i am so pleased that i did,

because she has a good couple of days out with lovely staff looking after her.” A crafty regular former nurse Jenny stratton, who is 66 and lives at roydon, found the Diss Day Centre via her social worker. she has been coming on fridays for the last two years. Jenny, who comes to the centre on her own by taxi, is very much the Diss Day Centre opens on tuesdays and fridays, from 10am to 4pm, and the coordinator is Doreen Harrison. it provides a variety of comfortable environments from quiet spaces like the computer room or landscaped gardens, to more sociable areas like the restaurant, café or lounge. facilities include: tea and coffee making facilities, a café (which serves two course lunches), hairdressing, manicures and pedicures, massages, reflexology, an information and advice room, a computer with

a creative person. she likes taking partt in craftwork activities at the centre – knitting, crocheting ocheting and patchwork – but also brings in examples of her own work done at home. “the atmosphere is lovely and everyone is so friendly here,” she said. “We are so well looked after.” internet access, a treatment room and a sheltered courtyard garden. The centre also organises activities such as extend exercise classes and entertainers. there is wheelchair access. the lower age range is 50 and the centre is open to men and women, with dementia care offered. to find out more, please contact: tel: 0303 3000 217 email: customerservice@ ageuknorfolk.org.uk Visit: www.ageuknorfolk.org.uk

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e may have all enjoyed an ultra-dramatic epic or two at home courtesy of a boxsetbinge; but now there is a chance to experience a real-life Game Of Thrones-style drama in person at Norwich Theatre Royal.

Prepare to be fully immersed into a turbulent period of Scottish history as the lives of the Stuart Kings are brought to the stage this May. The James Plays has wowed audiences at the Edinburgh Festival and the National Theatre and now it is heading to Norwich Theatre Royal as part of an international tour. This will be a rare chance to follow events at the heart of Scottish life during the reign of three Stewart kings in the early to mid-15th century and features political machinations, families punch-drunk with power, drama, intrigue and sword-fights. James I: The Key will keep the Lock sees the monarch of the title adjusting to normal life after 18 years as a prisoner of the English. He returns to Scotland with his English bride to find his country in conflict and has to make some really tricky choices if he wants to save his homeland, his wife and his crown. James II: The Day of the Innocents shows the title character as he takes to the throne at the age of six. Scotlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most powerful families use him as a puppet in their plans to seize power of the country and, as he approaches adulthood, he realises he must fight to hang on to his title as well as deal with his childhood demons.

James III: The True Mirror follows the fortunes of the monarch who mixes charisma with a lack of common sense. His fondness for making grand gestures while ducking his constitutional challenges means he divides the nation he rules. It falls to his wife, Margaret of Denmark, to rescue a struggling nation. The production boasts a strong cast, with James I being played by Steven Miller, whose previous work includes the acclaimed production Black Watch, and Lenny Lyons in the BBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Saturday night hit Casualty. The role of James II is being taken by Matthew Pidgeon whose previous work includes Wolf Hall for the Royal Shakespeare Company, while Andrew Rothney reprises the James III role after playing it during the first run of The James Plays. They will join a strong cast which also includes Blythe Duff (Taggart), Andrew Still (Black Swan and Hollyoaks) and John Stahl (Game of Thrones and Being Human).

The James Plays runs at Norwich Theatre Royal on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 May 11am - James I: The Key will keep the Lock 3pm - James II: The Day of the Innocents 7.30pm - James III: The True Mirror Tickets are available from the box office on 01603 630000 or book online at theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

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The Norman chapel f lourishes as Wymondham Arts Centre The old “Thomas Beckett” chapel is second oldest building in Wymondham, after the Abbey – they both were built in the 12 century by the Normans. Today, the beautiful chapel is transferred to a very special art space, important not only for the people of Wymondham but for the Norfolk area as a whole. The chapel is a wonderful setting for exhibitions and, over the years, it has boasted the works of a great range of established artists. Oil paintings, water colours, wood sculptures, textile works and many other media can be seen there, thanks to Wymondham Arts Centre (WAC), which has existed for seven years now. It is a project, realised by artists and art lovers, led in the past by professor Arthur Lucas.

The centre survives and develops with the incredible effort and spirit of the volunteers. They are the stewards: welcoming the visitors; selling art works, books and cards; and accepting donations for the centre. The volunteers are very interesting, colourful people – most of them retired professionals. For more information, visit www.wymondhamarts.org

Bob Coe Project Director “Sometime after we moved to Wymondham, five years ago, we went to an event at the Arts Centre and I became very interested in wha what was happening there. I we to as many exhibitions as I went could Later on I volunteered as could. a steward, st enjoying seeing the exhibitions meeting artists and exhibitions, visit visitors, and last year I became Projec Director. Project “I have always been interested in phot photography and, since retiring, I have ha enrolled with the Open Co College of the Arts to follow a par part-time BA Creative Arts degree (distanc learning) combining (distance Ph Photography and Art History.

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Actually it started with a focus on Photography, but I became interested in Art History so I am now combining the two. “Over 14,000 visits were made to our 24 exhibitions this year. A team of more than 40 volunteer stewards helped to run the centre and ensured that all the shows ran smoothly. “In 2015, Wymondham Arts Centre had sales of more than £40,000. We have also taken the first steps towards repair and refurbishment of the building.”

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The historic north Suffolk village of Hoxne comes alive with music once every two years. This year, Hoxne Music Festival will take place from Friday 27 until Sunday 29 May. The non profit making event is run by volunteers and it will be the fifth time the festival has been staged since the inaugural event in 2008. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The idea was to provide high quality musical entertainment at a reasonable cost for our rural community to see and hear the best musical talent available,â&#x20AC;? said Stuart Jarrold, Festival Committee Chairman.

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ike people, pots and containers come in all shapes and sizes; tall and thin, short and squat, some a little rotund, others a bit shallow, but whatever the dimensions it’s what’s inside that counts! It’s a matter of personal choice, you can grow anything in a container, from tiny alpines to enormous trees, it’s all a question of size - if a large plant is to remain healthy it’s going to require a generous-sized pot or barrel to maintain the balance between roots and top growth. There are several advantages to containers, one is that you can grow the plants you want regardless of the soil conditions in your garden, rhododendrons, camellias and pieris are good examples, thriving only in acidic soils. Another bonus is their portability, allowing you to change their position when it suits (even moving them with you to a new house), and tender plants such as cannas, bananas, palms and the variegated Cordyline ‘Torbay Dazzler’ can be on display when they’re at their best, then tucked away in a sheltered site or moved under cover for winter protection. You might like to grow tubs of tasty herbs or vegetables close to the kitchen where you can nip out and grab some fresh flavours, or how about filling a few pots with bold and colourful bedding plants such as geraniums, cascading petunias, fuchsias and many others, to match your hanging baskets. Plants such as these are only grown for one season, so a multi-purpose compost will generally be suitable, but be aware that this will only contain plant food for about six weeks, so you can either incorporate a slow-release feed when planting, or

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In the second of this new series of articles, Sarah Doig delves into our region’s on’s old newspapers to find out how transport accidents were reported in the 19th century.

oday a rail accident is likely to be covered in the newspapers by many photographs, giving an instant idea of the devastation. Our regional newspapers in the 19th century, however, contained no photographs and very few illustrations. With a few notable exceptions (including the horrific head-on collision of two trains at Thorpe St Andrew in 1874), many of the railway accidents were reported in a fairly low-key manner, even if a death had occurred. The Suffolk Chronicle of 26 August 1854 carried this report of a fatal accident on the Norfolk Railway: An old gentleman named Hewitt of Surlingham, took a return ticket from Brundall to Yarmouth; and in the evening, in his anxiety to return as early as possible, he determined not to wait for one of the ordinary trains stopping at Brundall, but got into a special excursion train. This train did not stop at any station between Yarmouth and Norwich, except Reedham. The article goes on to describe how, despite the efforts of his fellow passengers, the old man opened the door of the moving train as it passed Brundall station and jumped out. He fell under the wheels and was “almost instantly killed”.

In December 1863, the same newspaper reported the death of a farm labourer named Henry Jude – said to be a sober and industrious man – at Garvestone, through which one branch of the Great Eastern Railway ran. Mr Jude was crossing the railway track with a horse and cart on his way to fetch a load of turnips. For some reason, he had not noticed that the Norwich express on its way to Dereham was approaching the crossing point. The engine driver was not able to stop in time and struck the farm worker who was thrown over a fence into an adjoining field. Our local newspapers at the beginning A Daimler motor car of the 1900s, in particular, contain a number of reports of accidents involving motor cars. This was an era where an ever increasing number of cars were appearing on the roads, alongside horse and carts. Even with the relatively slow top speeds the cars could reach, there were still pedestrian casualties as well as collisions between vehicles. bet The Ipswich Journal of 26 May 1900 contained a report of an “accident through a motor-car”: re On Wednesday afternoon a party from Colchester went through Saxmundham in a motor-car, which we frightened a horse drawing a rolley [wagon] laden with fright bricks Mr R Shead, one of the occupants of the car, bricks. alight and ran forward to hold the horse whilst the alighted ca passed. No sooner did it approach than the horse car again became restive, and knocked down Mr Shead who had the misfortune to be run over by one of the wheels of the rolley.

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Collecting Royal Worcester Royal Worcester is a British brand known for its history, provenance and classically English collections of porcelain.

pickle dishes. Larger items can also be found, such as dessert plates, chestnut baskets, sauce boats and larger mask jugs – all decorated in under-glaze blue or polychrome painted.

The production of Worcester soft-paste porcelain began in 1751 and continued, under several different owners, until mid-2009. It is one of the oldest and most highly regarded of English porcelain, and is very collectable.

In 1783, the factory was purchased by Thomas Flight. Simply decorated wares were produced during this period, particularly fluted tea wares, indicating changes in taste and fashion.

The factory was founded in Worcester on the banks of the river Severn by Dr John Wall, a physician, and his partner William Davies, an apothecary. The pair developed a soft-paste porcelain containing soapstone that could be delicately moulded to produce the fine wares that are so highly collectable today.

George III granted it a royal warrant in 1788, following a visit to the company, and it became known as the “Royal Porcelain Works”. From then till about 1813, when Martin Barr joined Flight, some of the most charming tea wares were produced. Much of the items were marked by the incised “B” “B for Barr or the impressed “F B & B” mark mar for Flight, Barr and Barr.

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Delicate De repeat patterns were popular at this time, as were gilded motifs and highlights. highligh As technology improved – particularly more controllable kiln temperatures – items of greater style, delicacy delicac and sophistication were produced. Some of these early 19th century Worcester porcelains are stunning, with crisp mouldings and richly decorated with vibrant enamels. Worcester produced some of the very finest porcelain at this time and such pieces are highly sought after.

scenes, emulating the Chinese designs which were popular in England in the 18th century. Among the most common patterns are the three flowers, the fence, the mother and child and the fisherman.

There are still many opportunities for the collector to find interesting pieces of Worcester. For items to have survived, some from well before the Battle of Trafalgar and the French Revolution, is quite astonishing. The enthusiastic collector should not be discouraged from buying an item that may have a slight imperfection; these will be more affordable until that perfect piece can take its place.

Most of the under-glaze blue patterns are transferprinted, whereas the polychrome patterns and designs are hand-painted.

The Antiques Fair at Dunston Hall always has an amazing selection of early Worcester, why not pop along to the next fair and see …..

Interesting items to look for are tea bowls, coffee cups, cream jugs (the so-called sparrow-beak) and

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Pets: The importance of vaccination Young puppies and kittens are at the most risk of contracting infectious diseases that cause them harm. Their small size and naïve immune system means they are less equipped to deal with such challenges. For this reason vets always recommend pet owners complete a primary vaccination course before allowing their new puppy or kitten out in environments where the offending bacteria or virus may be found, and before they are allowed to mix with other animals that may already be harbouring disease. The primary vaccination course in a puppy usually involves two injections, two to four weeks apart, which they can start when they are eight weeks old. Their immune system will respond one or two weeks after the completion of the course, meaning that the puppy will be able to fight disease if exposed to infection.

flu as well as the virus which causes feline leukaemia. A kitten’s immune system has full strength against these diseases between one and two weeks after the primary course is completed. Again the immunity must be maintained with yearly “boosters”. It is important that animals are in full health when they receive vaccinations. If the immune system is being diverted to another purpose it will not respond as well to the vaccine. Keeping up to date with vaccines is the easiest way to protect your pets from life threatening illnesses, so please speak to your vet for more information.

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Vets commonly vaccinate puppies against distemper, hepatitis (caused by canine adenovirus), parvovirus, parainfluenza and leptospirosis. All of these diseases can be life-threatening, so it is important that all puppies are vaccinated against them. The immune status of dogs then needs to be topped up yearly with a “booster” injection. Kittens receive their first injections at nine weeks old and complete the primary course at 12 weeks. This covers kittens for the complex of diseases that bring about cat

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Village Notice Board

Champion Bras Ba nd to perform in Nosrw ich

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On 8th May there is a rare opportunity to hea r one of the world’s top brass ban ds when Grimethorpe Colliery Band perform at St Andrew ’s Hall, Norwich.The con cert presented by the East Anglian Brass Band Association com mences at 6.30pm The band is currently ranked 4th in the Wo rld, is the 2015 British Open Bra ss Band Champions and the 2014 Brass in Concer t Champions

CLASSIC VEHI CLE RALLY & COUNTRY FA YRE on Su

nday 1st May Bungay Area Lio ns Cl ub is holdi in the grounds of Earsham Ha ng another Fayre ll, Bungay, NR 35 2AN Gates will open from 10am un til 5pm Entry to the pu blic £5 for adult s - under 12s fre Plenty to see e classic cars, mo both commerc torcycles, tracto ial & military ve rs & hicles. Other att on the day will ractions include trade stands, au food & craft stalls, licensed ba to jumble, child r, ren’s games, entertainers & workshops Funds raised fro m the event wi ll go to local Lio ns causes Michael Gardi

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Hempnall Mill Centre – Luncheon Club Wednesday & Thursday from £4.50 Morning tea or coffee served on arrival from 11am A two course lunch served at 12 noon

Pick up travel can be arranged Contact Margaret Sparham (Wed and Thurs on 499766 or 499579 at other times)

Tickets £9, £12 & £14 bef & £12, £15 & £17 afte ore 31st March r 31st March

01449 2600 or email administra67 tion@eabba.org.uk

Syleham and Wingfield Village Hall (IP21 4LT)

Eastern Angles touring theatre company will present “Somewhere in England” Wed 6th April - bar open A fascinating and moving new theatre production telling the wartime story of the arrival of thousands of American GIs from the 8th US Army Air Force

Contact Alison 01379 668251 or alliemt@btinternet.com

Combined Garage/Yard Sales @ Caston

HOPTON ART GROUP EXHIBITION

ANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLES Car Boot at The Barns NR17 1DJ and CAR BOOT at the Village School

by local artists at The Methodist Chapel, Nethergate St, Hopton

Sat 30th April 10 - 4 Homemade refreshments and raffle for “art” themed cake

14th May - 10am to 2pm - £5 per pitch Refreshments available at the Village Hall, School & The Barns

Proceeds to the Vidyal Trust

Fundraising from stalls for the Alzheimers Society

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East H a Villag rling Old S e Hal l com chool m ittee QUIZ L N SAT 23rd AP7.3RI0pm I GHT Sat 7t bar open at h May www Adults £6 Doors and dan - 7pm .harlin starts cing and 3 £ golds Children choolh at 8.00pm all.org HASED AT: TICKETS CAN BE PURC in ased Buckenham, and can be purch Kings Store New . advance via 01953 860064

Flower Demonstrations at Roydon Village Hall

April 27th - Mellissa Sheldrake “The Tyme Machine” May 25th - Alan Smith “Floral Magic” Visitors are welcome £5

IN AID OF:

Cats Protection is holding a Spring Fayre in Wattisfield Village Hall

Sat 7th May between 11 and 3

A range of stalls, including gifts, cards, books, jewellery, cakes & preserves, Cats Protection merchandise & crafts.

Refreshments & free entry, donations welcome Anyone interested in offering a cat a home or supporting us is asked to call 01449 674584; visit our website at cats.org.uk/bury-st-edmunds or like us on facebook (Cats Protection Bury St Edmunds)

Cats Protection’s registered charity number is 203644

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VINYL RECORDS WANTED FOR CASH!

Based locally and always looking for new stock. GOOD CASH PRICES PAID! Please Call or Email Racheal on 07495 817809 toptracksmusic@aol.com www.toptracksmusic.co.uk or find us on Facebook

NEWCOMERS TO GET A TASTE OF WYMONDHAM’S HISTORY

Aslacton & Great Moulton

Coronation Hall Carr Lane, Great Moulton , NR152LA Friday 8th April

Newcomers to Wymondham are being offered an opportunity to sample some of the history and heritage of the town on Sunday April 24 There will be a short presentation by local history & heritage enthusiast, Georgette Vale, as an introduction to a series of monthly Walks and Talks she will be leading in the town during the spring & summer. Roman Catholic Church Hall in Norwich Road, Wymondham, between 2 and 4pm

Flix-in-the-Stix ‘The Lady in The Va n’ 12A starring Maggie Smith & Ja mes Corden starts 7.30pm

tickets from village shop or Zoe 07787 434474

Free admission & includes refreshments. Whilst booking is not essential, confirmation that you plan to attend would be appreciated, via e-mail:

Georgette@ValeMail.eu or tel 07867 681839 or 01953 605434.

Cringleford & Hethersett Flower Club

More info www.wymondhamwalksandtalks.co.uk

Mon 25th April Demonstration by Anne Colby – “All Good Things” Mon 23rd May Members’ Evening – “Cakes and Ale”

WYMOND HERITAGEHWAM HISTORY AND ALKS AND TA LKS W

7.30pm at Hethersett Village Hall, Back Lane, Hethersett NR9 3JJ

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ays Meet at Abbe y Halt, Mid-N orfolk Railway . 11.15am May 4, June 1, July 6, Aug 3 & Sept 7

SPRING PLANT SALE All Saints Church, Stoke Ash, IP23 7ET

Fridays

Sat May 21st from 10am to 1pm A Grand Spring Draw - 1st prize £50 Refreshments available FREE PARKING

Meet at the M arket Cross – 11am May 6, June 3, July 1, Aug 5 & Sept 2

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Sunday 17 April 10

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Monday 2nd May 10am-12pm Tacolneston Village Hall

Car Boot pitches £5 on the day (set up from 9:30am) Refreshments, home-made cakes, raffle, games, plant stall, face painting

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Proceeds to Friends of Tacolneston Primary School, Tacolneston Playground Improvement Project & Tacolneston Village Hall

Doors open 6.30pm, film

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Contact: Richard Ashley Tel: 01508 489088 Mobile: 07787 376416 109 The Street, Ashwellthorpe, Norfolk. NR16 1EZ

GREAT ELLINGHAM PRESCHOOL’S MAY DAY FEST Bank Holiday Monday 2nd May – 11am - 4pm Great Ellingham Recreation Centre Come join us for a day out for all the family Maypole, many stalls, tombola, raffle, outside bar, bbq, games & much more Contact: gepsfund@outlook.com

MILITARIA FAIR

Thetford Leisure Centre Croxton Rd, Thetford IP24 1JD

Sunday May 22nd

10 til 2 Admission £3

07596 436260 www.norfolkfairs.com

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Lead & brick work Chimney rebuilds Fascia Guttering

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PLANT STALL

Sat 14th May 10 am to 12 noon Wreningham ch urch car park For those wanting to stock up your ga rden do drop in and supp ort this stall There will also be a cake stall In aid of Upper Tas Valle y Benefice expenses

“QUIZ & SUPPER” Friday 15th April – 7.15 for 7.30 pm

Wreningham Village Hall

£5 to include a light supper Teams of up to 6 people (or come and join a team on the night) Number in advance to Christine on 01508 488123 In aid of Ashwellthorpe and Wreningham church expenses

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Mustard Theatre Company’s Spring production Ten Times Two – The Eternal Courtship

Come Celebrate the 90th Birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11 Saturday 23rd April @ 7.30pm Stradbroke High School IP21 5JN

Sat 23rd April - Wingfield Barns, Church Road, Diss, IP21 5RA 7.30pm Tickets £8 (no concessions)

www.mustardtheatrecompany.org.uk

Tickets discounted at just *£7 each*

From Horham P.O., Rolfes Butchers Stradbroke Stradbroke Library & Laxfield P.O. Or by post with a sae to: J. Baker, Poppies, Church St, Stradbroke IP21 5HS

Cheques payable to Stradbroke & District Branch Royal British Legion

*Celebration Refreshments Included * Draw tickets on sale

More info?

Ring 07775 665 733 Proceeds to RBL Charity Funds The Royal British Legion is a registered charity No. 219279

GRAND JUMBLE SALE Sat 7th May – 2 – 4 pm

Lincoln Hall, Hingham 20p admission Jumble, bric-a-brac, books, cakes, tombola, raffle draw & refreshments Buckenham House Riding for the Disabled incorporating Carriage Driving Charity No. 1074210

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Our promise to you We will contact you weekly on a mutually convenient day to discuss your property

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t was over 60 years ago that Derek Buttle competed in the first ever Tour of Britain. But despite being 85-years-young, he has not hung up his cycle clips yet! Derek Buttle is currently gearing up to ride the Nine Towns Sportive at this year’s Diss Cyclathon. In recent years cycling has become an incredibly popular sport, with top riders achieving celebrity status. British riders Bradley Wiggins, Chris Froome and Mark Cavendish are now household names. But that wasn’t always the case for UK cycling... Although the first Tour de France was staged in 1903, British cyclists did not ride in it until 1937. In the UK at that time there was only track racing as the British governing body, the NCU, had banned road racing for fear that the police would drive all cyclists off of the road. It was not until 1951 that the Daily Express sponsored the very first Tour of Britain. Cycling as a sport in the UK was almost unheard of at the time and it was not until men like Derek made a concerted effort to establish it that things started to change.

Riding for Claud Butler in The Madison. Bottom Left: The Hercules training squad for the Tour de France Now Derek and his friends are looking forward to the Cyclathon on June 19, where they will be cycling through the towns of Diss, Harleston, Beccles, Bungay, Loddon, Long Stratton, Wymondham, Attleborough and Thetford.

In 1952 Derek was instrumental in setting up the country’s first ever professional cycling team. Having ridden for Dayton Cycles as an independent, he turned full professional and rode for both Hercules and Claud Butler.

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ustyn Rees Larcombe was a city highflyer with a loving wife and family who had made his fortune. But the man who once had a glittering army career and was honoured by the Queen was a compulsive, secret gambler. He retold his story to a captive Norwich audience that included a host of civic and church dignitaries. His downward spiral cost him everything – including a staggering £750,000 – but his addiction went in an instance and restoration began when he returned to his boyhood faith, he told guests at an annual county town Christmas dinner. The man who had gambled daily during the height of a three-year addiction says: “From November 2012 I have never placed another bet or have been tempted to.” Now he helps others kick the habit that stole his life and his book, Tails I Lose, is a warning about the murky world that crippled him. Justyn returned to his boyhood home to live with his mother more than three years ago. He reached the end of the road when his wife and two small children left. He was drinking heavily, about to be evicted from his home and with no job or income, he toyed with ending his life. He had lied and borrowed from family and friends and used his company credit card to pay for his gambling. With mounting debts with 11 loan

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Bowl into a new pastime this April Wicklewood Bowls Club was formed in 1973. It owns its own green and clubhouse, with a licensed bar, and is situated behind the Village Hall on Wicklewood’s high street.

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“Don’t talk so ruddy daft,” his friend, Tickles, would say, “of course there hain’t anything like that. You don’t believe in ghosts do you?” “Whether I do or not, I see him every time and he sits there just the same, in the same place,” replied Jock. Well, it was on a night not long after that when Tickles had been grinding up some barley for pig meal with his old Standard Fordson and a belt drive onto his Bamford 4c grinding and crushing mill. He’d been putting the barley in the top and, of course, the flour had risen up in the air and covered everything. Tickles was working pretty late, because it was harvest time, and when he looked at his reflection in the old bit of tin that hung in the cart lodge he suddenly had a prank up his sleeve. It was already half past nine, so Tickles thought he’d go down to the bridge wall and give Jock a real fright.

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en-year-old school girl, Lydia Hawker, has raised £1,500 towards a community project for her family’s local church in Wymondham, after walking a mammoth 100 miles along Hadrian’s Wall.

“This dream has been made possible by the commitment and sacrificial giving of church members who provided £200,000 for the building alterations,” said church leader, Grantley Watkins.

The sponsored eight-day trek included driving rain and steep hills, but that did not deter the plucky youngster – a competitive gymnast at Norfolk Academy.

“The improved facilities and ample parking have enabled people to access the community facilities with greater ease. The resulting growth of the community projects, with their widening resources, is established evidence for the need of the site’s second development phase which is expected to increase the activities of the community rooms threefold,” says Mr Watkins.

“I knew I could do it. I did not have a single blister or feel tired afterwards,” said Lydia, who completed brief training in the Peak District. With the help of 45 sponsors, Lydia’s efforts brought a cash boost to Hope Community Church’s flourishing community hub at Ayton Road, Wymondham. Hub Community Project is enriching the community after church members dug deep to provide £200,000 for the building which they share.

The town’s Hub Community Project includes support for carers, youth, families and the lonely. It also provides ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) lessons and award-winning “Hoppers” toddler groups.

Lydia was accompanied by her mother, Selina, and grandmother on the trek during the school holidays last year. The three generations of walkers averaged 12 miles a day across industrial and scenic landscapes in the north of England. They finished the final stretch after a gruelling 16 miles. “I never imagined Lydia would finish it when we walked through two days of endless rain at the beginning,” said Selina, who helped plan the route with daily provisions and a residential base. “One day I needed four changes of rain jacket to keep dry and Lydia’s socks were soaking.” Hope Community Church and Hub Community Project moved from Fairland Street to their new premises last May. Activities have grown in line with the town’s expansion, providing much needed community facilities and activities to enrich the community.

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lthough we’ve not yet seen a finished copy, this looks like a substantial and important book for anyone with an interest in the history of this beautiful space. From the publisher’s description: “Through this pioneering study of the development of the close of Norwich Cathedral – one of the most important buildings in medieval England – from its foundation in 1096 up to c.1700, the author looks at changes in cathedral landscape, both sacred and social. Using evidence from history, archaeology and other disciplines, Professor Gilchrist reconstructs both the landscape and buildings of the close, and the transformations in their use and meaning over time … Gilchrist is Professor of Archaeology and Research Dean at the University of Reading. She is a Fellow of the British Academy and held the post of Archaeologist to Norwich Cathedral for 12 years.”

Cromer and Sheringham History Tour Mike Rouse

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n the same series that brought you Norwich History Tour a couple of years ago, here’s another pocketsize guide. From the publisher: “Cromer & Sheringham History Tour is a unique insight into the illustrious history of the North Norfolk coast. The two towns were once small fishing villages and were reinvented in the 19th century as seaside resorts. Michael Rouse guides the reader through the historical streets, showing how the beautiful area has transformed over time. With the help of a handy location map, readers are invited on this tour to discover for themselves the changing face of Cromer and Sheringham.”

View our region from a different perspective with this fascinating selection of local titles from Chris Rushby of Jarrolds’ Book Department A Thousand Blended Notes musical tales of three cities Ronald Watson

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Rescue of a Garden: Restoring a Lost Garden in Brundall, Norfolk Janet Muter

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ith better weather just around the corner, it’s that time of year when many of us aim to get those home improvement jobs and DIY projects underway.

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The Stowaway cat

Sam had a feline something wasn’t right... it was a peacefully quiet time in Weston; life went on swimmingly: people came and went, and no one answered back or expected special treatment. that was, until sam turner heard of an abandoned cat who needed a loving home -that’s when it all started.

illy was salvaged from a miserable life as a car-park pussy, after some heartless jerk moved out of a block of flats, leaving her to fend for herself. i had gone to see the little cat, which was being looked after by friends of mine for the time being. they lived in the block of flats and were feeding it temporarily until they found a home for the poor thing. i had lost my previous cat and was in need of another, and my friends assured me this one was a tom. “oh good, i don’t want another female – they’re too clingy. You are sure it’s a boy, aren’t you?” i said over the phone. “Yes! He’s got little… well, you know whats… and everything,” my friend added unnecessarily. “so what did your neighbour call him?” i enquired, just to be absolutely sure. “billy,” she said. later that day i arrived at their flat with my trusty cat basket in hand, but one look at the little cat’s face told me instantly that she was a “she”. a quick glance at her rear-end confirmed the fact. anyone who’s had as many cats as i have will understand you just get a feel for these things. as i squatted down, inspecting her, she leapt onto my shoulders as if i were a long lost friend. “female,” i announced. “she hasn’t got any ’you know whats’. sorry to be blunt – but these things tend to be fairly indicative of gender. i can’t have another girl, i’m sorry it’s a ‘no’.” the cat began purring and dribbling down the back of my neck; her little bag-of-bones body was shivering with anguish. she’d obviously been failing miserably at the fending for herself stuff and appeared more than pleased at the idea of coming home with me. “i’m sorry,” i said, wrenching her off and putting her to the ground. “i really do want a male cat this time:

they’re much more laid back and self-reliant… and no kittens.” i knew i had to leave quickly before either my friends or my conscience could persuade me otherwise. as they saw me out, my female friend said: “it is strange, you know, i’m sure the guy who owned her called her billy.” “He did!” said her partner. “over and over again, ‘billy! billy! Come here billy!’ he would shout. mind you, he did speak as if he had a cold in the nose.” as i walked back to my car trying to convince myself that i had done the right thing i noticed a fine drizzle beginning to fall. my windscreen wipers had their legs crossed during the journey, so i needed to do a bit of manual uncoupling which took a moment or two; mating windscreen wipers are not easily separated. Did i hope the cat might find me in the carpark and plead with my conscience further? she didn’t. Journeying home, i sighed loudly. “billy indeed,” i thought to myself. i had to admit i was disappointed. Just then, my car started developing a new noise. i pulled over. Wheel bearings (£150)? Worn brake disks (£200)? Perhaps it was slack prop-shaft camshims (whatever they are). i eventually turned off the engine, but the thrumming noise continued from the back of the car. it was more of an animal noise. Part 2 continues in our next issue. Copyright Susan Lidster

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2 A footbridge now crosses the River Tas, linking Venta Icenorum Roman Town with land acquired by the Norfolk Archaeological Trust in 2011. Known as Dunston Field, the additional 22 hectares has been turned into a wildflower and hay meadow for all to enjoy.

Stoke Holy Cross

This walk was instigated by an email from the Stoke Holy Cross footpath warden who was keen to promote the footpaths in his parish. We were equally keen to explore! The new footbridge over the River Tas at Marksha Caistor St Edmund is a welcome addition to the ll Far m Rd network of permissive paths in the area.

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5 Stoke Mill stands on the River Tas. Colman’s began producing their famous mustard here in the early 1800s. It is now a popular, long-established restaurant. 4 ‘Salamanca Farm’ is named after a Spanish battle by a former landowner who fought with Wellington in Spain.

Flowering in early spring, Celandine thrives in shady, damp places.

Bright sunshine and shadows raced across the fields while corvids and wood pigeons were scattered by high winds on the mild February day that we walked. Our minds imagining Roman legions and other histories embedded in this part of the River Tas valley. Walked, written and designed by Kevin Parker (keeper.kev@btinternet.com) and Kaarin Wall (kaarin@wizgraphics.co.uk) © 2016.

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