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Contents AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2017
Out & About
34 Take part in the garden
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37 A sign of the times –
Good news from our region
12 Norwich door to door – volunteer drivers needed
14 Film reviews – what’s on the big screen
16 Ladies who lunch visit The Walnut Tree in Thwaite
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birdwatch Thwaite
38 Garden jottings from Ken 41 How to sell your house - fast 44 What’s in season – produce for August & September
47 Memories of Wortham 50 Exercise your brain cells with our crossword
53 WIN £100 worth of foreign currency at John Lewis
57 Walking to improve your health, fitness & wellbeing
58 On your plot – creepy crawlies to courgettes
61 Stories from our region The auction at the undertakers unveiled?
nectarine meringue roulade
Health & Beauty 73 Heath Q & A – problematic prostate
75 Refreshing Waters talks a second chance at life
Shopping 79 Climbing high for Maisie 81 Fashion – tropical prints
83 Norfolk stars in renowned photographers book
85 Regional reads – what we
23 Watery walk around
are loving this issue
Stokesby & Fleggburgh
87 Caring for deaf and blind
24 Waveney Valley Sculpture
cats
Trail
27 Shirley Valentine arrives at
Jobs
the Theatre Royal, Norwich
89 Smart money secrets –
28 Village notice board
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Home & Garden
91 Wymondham in bloom
32 The writings on the wall at Wymondham Heritage Museum
70 Recipe for mango &
to get you in the holiday mood
67 The Tasburgh Enigma 21 Diss park is alive with music!
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43 The Norfolk Cook Book
94 Find a local business in our
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The competition is open to those aged 18 and over normal Village People rules apply. Closing date is 30 September 17. The editor’s decision is final.
All the girls in the office will be off to Newmarket Nights and Thetford Live this summer. We’re so lucky having these open-air concerts on our doorstep.
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Make sure your diary is full with the LILY AT many events taking place locally. Our LET’S ROCK Village Notice Board pages are packed full and there’s never enough space to list everything so head over to our website for a complete list.
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Good News from our region 100TH BOMB GROUP MEMORIAL MUSEUM
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The Dickleburgh museum is pleased to report a successful summer with even more visitors than last year. One week in May was particularly poignant, as the museum was honoured with visits from two veterans who were based at Thorpe Abbotts during the Second World War, Joe Urice and Dewey Christopher. The visit was marked by a flypast by four KC135 aircraft – a real treat for all involved. The museum continues to be open at weekends and bank holidays until the end of October and Wednesdays until the end of September. On 3 September it will host an event called ‘Remembering the Past’ where people who lived near the base during the war will be telling stories of those far-gone days. If you have stories to share, email Roncar.Tower@btopenworld.com or telephone 01379 740708.
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P&V QUALITY CARS WINS GOOD GARAGE AWARD Paul and Val of P&V Quality Cars in Swardeston, are thrilled to have won a Good Garage Award. The award was presented by the Good Garage Scheme, an organisation which helps people find a trust-worthy garage. The couple have many years’ experience in the motor trade and pride themselves on their friendly ap-proach to business. All their used cars are handpicked and prepared by their team with the aim of keep-ing prices low and standards high. They would like to thank all their loyal customers for voting. Visit www.qualitycarsales.org.uk or call 01508 571070 to find out more.
Owner Paul Taylor accepts his award from Good Garage representative, Steve Turner. At the back is owner Val Banham with workshop manager, Lee Lewis.
LONG STRATTON CHARITY SHOP NOMINATED FOR AWARD
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) would like to thank their customers for nominating the Long Stratton charity shop to receive an award at the South Norfolk Independent Retailer Awards in June. The shop was nominated by its customers and short listed for the Best Charity Shop award, receiving a commendation at the ceremony. Some of the volunteers attended along with shop manager, Liz Allen and they were all wearing outfits from the shop! Liz, who has been the shop manager for over three years, said: “I am extremely proud of the team and this nomination is testament to the contribution of their personal time, as well as support from our donors and customers.” EACH has 23 charity shops which collectively contribute over £700,000 towards the charity’s specialist palliative care services for children and young people with a life-threatening condition. The newest shop opened in Fakenham at the end of June so go and check it out!
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Good News
NORWICH APP CONNECTS THE COMMUNITY Three UEA graduates have developed Grabbit, an app which mixes community values with social media. It all began when one of the Grabbit team members arrived in Norwich, fell ill, and was unable to get out of bed. As a newcomer to the area, he had no friends, no social network of the old-fashioned, face-to-face kind, and no-one to help him get food and medicine while he was ill. Once he’d recovered, he and two other UEA graduates started to question whether technology could help to connect communities and help people to help each other. The Social Delivery was the answer, a new mobile application with an easy-to-remember name: Grabbit. It’s a simple idea, with a simple function. People send shopping requests (currently grocery
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and medicines) to be delivered to their door by someone in their community. Grabbit was launched in May and in under two weeks, 150 people had signed up in Norwich. The highest demand came from people with impaired mobility, mental health issues and the isolated and lonely – people for whom daily tasks demands more effort. The team found that while many people sought help with daily activities, they also valued social interactions with people they know they can trust. In other words, Grabbit had the potential to be a delivery service and much more. Now the team have secured funding from UEA and are hoping to work with Age UK Norfolk and Norfolk Carer Support to expand the network. You can find out more and get involved at www.thesocialdelivery.com
Good News
NORMANDY VETERAN IS WISHED HAPPY 93RD BIRTHDAY BY THE DUTCH ARMY
Stradbroke and District Royal British Legion Branch President, Alan King, has just returned home from his third trip to Normandy this year. The latest visit was at the invitation of the Dutch army, who invited Alan along to a training event along with three other military guest speakers. Alan is a Normandy D Day veteran who landed on Juno Beach in France on 6 June 1944. Alan spoke of his experiences, from being
brought up in a small Suffolk village to being called up and training for Operation Neptune – the invasion of the beaches of Normandy. On the last evening of his visit, Alan was invited to lay a wreath at Colville Montgomery at a service of commemoration, led by the town mayor. As a fitting end to his trip, the whole unit wished him a happy 93rd birthday in song. Happy birthday to you, Alan!
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John Stork of Norwich and Jo Devo of Thorpe are volunteers for the transport charity Norwich Door to Door, a local organisation who are struggling to cope with the increasing number of passengers requesting support. The pair say becoming a volunteer has greatly enhanced their own well-being. Ms Devo said: “I get an enormous amount of pleasure working as a volunteer. The people I help have become good friends and I get a tremendous sense of well-being from the work I am doing with the group.” Mr Stork said: “I just love my role as a driver. I get so much pleasure from helping people to get out and do what they need to do. I do two days a week which gives me a focus, helps me keep fit and gives me a chance to get out of the house and meet people.” Norwich Door to Door operates ten accessible buses
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London Zoo
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LDEN CIRCLE KINGSMAN: THE GOL 20 September Kingsman: The Secret Service in ntroduced the world to Kingsman - an independent, international intelligence agency operating at the highest level of discretion, whose ultimate goal is to keep the world safe. In Kingsman: The Golden Circle, our heroes face a new challenge. When th heir headquarters are destroyed and the world is held hostage, their journey leads them to the disccovery of an allied spy organization in the US called Statesman, dating back to the day they were botth founded. In a new adventure that tests their age ents’ strength and wits to the limit, these two elite secret organizations band together to defeat a ruth hless common enemy, in order to save the world, w something that’s becoming a bit of a hab bit for Eggsy…
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John le Carré: An Evening With George Smiley is in aid of Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors without Borders. Live from London’s Royal Festival Hall, join us for a unique celebration of John le Carré’s work as he discusses the full breadth of his career, and reflects on the continuing story of his most famous creation, the tubby, bespectacled spy, George Smiley. Featuring readings from his new novel A Legacy of Spies, and a rare question and answer session, this will be an unmissable opportunity to experience the author direct and in his own words.
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he lady who lunches has been a bit poorly recently – I am recovering slowly, but the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes is the last thing a restaurant reviewer needs. My puddings! How can I write about squidgy, sweet, chocolatey things now? How can I eat only three chips and leave the rest? Well, for those of you who share my condition, you’ll be glad to know that from now on everything I eat will be suitable for diabetics and those on a weight-loss diet. But I did want to tell you about a lovely pub restaurant I went to recently. It’s 100% vegetarian and can cater for vegan and gluten intolerant individuals too – they even crafted me a bespoke pudding so I didn’t feel left out. Our party consisted of six old friends who met at college and have been in touch ever since so it was lovely to catch up and reminisce about the olden days! The pub is light, bright and warm, and the dining area is spacious. The service is brisk and attentive without being in any way oppressive. Once we all had our drinks – mine being the tiniest bit of prosecco, honestly – we turned to the menu to make our choices. Some of the mains were a little complicated for me, too much fat, too much carbohydrate, that sort of thing, so I decided to have a starter as a main. I chose the vegetable soup with an extra side order of fresh vegetables. The other five round the table chose thyme roasted squash, goats cheese and pecan tart, lentil, vegetable and red wine ragout and an asparagus turnover cooked in puff pastry. Silence then descended which is rare when we six meet up, but the food was fabulous and we all cleared our plates in no time at all. As I said, I had privately arranged for a bespoke pudding, so I turned a blind eye to the pear crumble with cream to the left of me, the sweet potato, cinnamon and pecan pie with custard to the right of me, and the lemon posset opposite. I tucked into my emmental cheese and fresh pear and was more
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DISS PARK IS ALIVE WITH music!
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As in past years, there will be a number of diverse performers with something for all the family. Raffle prizes include a fl fla at screen TV donated by the event sponsors, A.W. Myhill, a £50 voucher
from Morrison’s and much more.. The balloon count which was so popular last year will take place again this year, thanks to John Grose. As usual the event will be complemented with a barbeque and d a bar at very reasonable prices and the café will also be open to serve tea/coffee and soft drinks throughout the evening.
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Village wanderings
4 FLeggburgh is also known as Burgh St Margaret. It has one of the 53 thatched churches in Norfolk, and dates back to the Norman period. It is beautifully faced with knapped flint.
Stokesby and Fleggburgh (Burgh St Margaret) This watery walk starts at Stokesby on the River Bure and continues along the ‘Muck Fleet’ towards Fleggburgh and the ‘Trinity Broads.’. After a short stretch along the road, the walk then passes through a typical broadland landscape before crossing fields and woodland on the return route to Stokesby and a welcome drink at the pub.
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approximat 7.5 miles. Distance: approximately Using OS Exploreer Map OL40. Start grid ref: TG G 431106.
3 Beware of the bull?! This one, at the entrance to a farm, posed no reall danger.
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3 2 ‘Muck Fleet’ (above) is a waater way that winds and bends folllowing the old stream bed. It is fulll of water plants such as great water dock (left) and thee Fleet globular flowerss of the yellow Mu c 2 water-lilly (beelow lefft).
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1 The name of the ‘Ferry’ pub at Stokesby is a reminder that, before the construction of New Road, a ferry enabled a crossing of the river Bure here. A footpath on the southh side of the river allowed a two-mile walk to the market town of Acle, rather than the eight miles by road via Filby.
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5 Filby Broad is one of the ‘Trinity Broads’. These in fact consist of six broads: Ormesby Great, Rollesby, Lily, Ormesby Little, Filby and Little. These are some of the deepest and cleanest broads in ‘Broadland’. Their isolated position away from the general river system has resulted in less pollution and over-fertilization. This has promoted good water quality along with reduced eutrophication and silting by comparison with many other broads.
Walked in Midsummer sunshine, the abundance of butterflies along Muck Fleet was breathtaking. The wider area was once an island known as Flegg. Many of the village names end in ‘by’, which infers a Danish Viking origin. We saw no Vikings, but some of the locals do look a little fearsome! Walked, written and designed by Kevin Parker (keeper.kev@btinternet.com) and Kaarin Wall (kaarin@wizgraphics.co.uk) © 2014.
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Sculpture
SCULPTURE TRAIL
to grace the Waveney Valley this summer A trail of sculptures and site-specific artwork will lead visitors to an idyllic site in the Waveney Valley this summer. Trail and a portable hearing loop for workshops. There is also a British Sign Language interpreted Curator’s Walk and some of the trail is wheelchair accessible.” The Ravenous Café, on site, will be open throughout the trail and will host the exhibition of paintings, prints, textiles and 3-D work by the Harleston & Waveney Art Trail Collective. There are also a number of other businesses at the Raveningham Centre including M D Cannell Antiques, Norfolk Rugs, Helen Howes Textile Artist and Hobbies.
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he fourth Waveney Valley Sculpture Trail will host the work of more than 50 artists on a three-acre site of hidden paths, romantic groves and secretive corners in a littleknown site on the edge of the Waveney Valley. Organised by Waveney & Blyth Arts the event builds on the success of last year’s trail and will take place at the Raveningham Centre near Beccles. Many established artists such as Vanessa Pooley, Liz McGowan, Gordon Senior, Patrick Elder, Simon Griffiths and Meg Amsden will be joined by up-and-coming artists taking part for the first time. Curator Sarah Cannell, who has encouraged artists to create work in response to the site, said: “I am thrilled to be curating the sculpture trail again. The threeacre site is an exciting challenge
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for both myself and the artists. It has a variety of different settings from open meadow to magical secret garden and is all set in the grounds of a beautiful Tudor farmhouse.” A programme of workshops, guided walks and events will accompany the event, including a family day and a guided tour of the site to give people an insight into how the sculpture trail was created.
The trail is open every day from Friday 18 August until Sunday 17 September from 10am until 5pm. Admission is £5 for adults, £4 for members of Waveney and Blyth Arts, under 18s go free. Well behaved dogs are allowed on a lead.
The group has put a number of assistance schemes in place to ensure as many people as possible can enjoy the trail. Nicky Stainton from Waveney & Blyth Arts said: “We are very keen to promote greater access and will have a pre-recorded audio guide to the Sculpture
For more information about events and access visit www.waveneyandblytharts.com or www.facebook.com/WaveneyBlythArts
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Mon 31 July – Sat 5 Aug THE RAILWAY CHILDREN E Nesbit’s classic novel in new stage adaptation £7 - £21 Thur 3 – Sat 5 Aug DINOSAUR WORLD Dino-mite family adventure. 3+ £7 – £12.50 Sun 6 Aug JOE MCELDERRY Saturday Night at the Movies Tour £8 - £29.50
Sun 3 Sept PURPLE RAIN Hit-packed Prince tribute £7 - £22.50 Tues 5 – Sat 9 Sept SHIRLEY VALENTINE Jodie Prenger stars in heart-warming comedy £8 - £26.50
Sun 10 Sept ISLANDS IN THE STREAM The music of Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers £8 - £26 Thur 14 – Sat 16 Sept NATIONAL GILBERT & SULLIVAN OPERA COMPANY The Mikado, Pirates of Penzance, HMS Pinafore £8 - £35
Tues 19 – Sat 23 Sept BLOOD BROTHERS Legendary Willy Russell musical £8 - £38 Sun 24 Sept SIR MICHAEL PARKINSON Chat and clips from the master £8 - £28.50 Tues 26 – Sat 30 Sept THE LITTLE MERMAID Northern Ballet with new family ballet £8 - £38.50
Sat 26 Aug OPEN DAY Access all areas – ideal for families Free Tues 29 Aug – Sat 2 Sept THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME Award-winning, dazzling adaptation of the bestselling novel £8 - £28.50
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THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGH-TIME
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he is as well known for her chips and egg as she is for her quest for love on distant shores. Thirty years since her journey began, Shirley Valentine is set to visit Norwich Theatre Royal on a major UK tour and Jodie Prenger cannot wait to take on the role. Shirley Valentine was the ultimate bored housewife. Stuck in a rut with the highlight of her life being food preparation for her distant husband, excitement was sorely lacking. So when her friend wins a fortnight’s holiday in Greece, she decides to go with her and that journey changes her life for ever. The inspirational, bittersweet and at times hilarious story has been a West End hit and a famous film. With Willy Russell’s beautifully crafted production celebrating its 30th birthday in 2017, what better way to mark
the anniversary than a major UK tour? It will reach Norwich Theatre Royal on September 5-9 and features top theatre, TV and radio star Jodie Prenger as the heroine in the one-woman show. Having this opportunity is a dream come true for Jodie. She said: “I can just remember watching the film and thinking ‘oh, that’s wonderful.’ It has that fantastic Northern humour and Shirley just says what us girls would say.” As preparation, she has also met up with Willy Russell and Glen Walford, who directed the original production 30 years ago and is returning to the play for the birthday tour. Even the ever-bubbly Jodie realised she was in the presence of theatrical royalty. She laughed: “I already knew Willy’s work through Blood Brothers and Educating Rita so I didn’t know what to do.
I thought I needed to curtsey!” Jodie credits her love of performing to her early life in Blackpool, the place where many say show-business is in the water. “I can remember all these huge summer seasons with big stars like Russ Abbot and Danny La Rue. I remember my nan taking me to these shows and I was just amazed. I think it definitely contributed to me wanting to step on the stage.” So, are there any theatre shows she still wants to do? “Give me 20 years and I would love to do Gypsy, or just any show that will have me really,” she joked. So it does sound that 30 years on, Shirley Valentine is in very safe hands.
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silver, china, linen, jewellery, books, clocks, retro and vintage design and decorative items. Many of the local shops and restaurants and bars are open that day and first class local ‘street food’ catering is incorporated into the market, including a hog roast. Follow us at www.facebook.com/ antiquesmarketbeccles FREE
THETFORD VOICES SINGING WORKSHOP FOR 3-18YR OLDS: CELEBRATE WITH SONGS
TUE 8 AUG – 09:30 Thetford Grammar School This year we shall be celebrating ten years of Thetford Voices with the best songs from past programmes and some stand-out new numbers. There will be songs in a wide range of styles to suit all voices, ages and levels of experience but all with an upbeat flavour and great to sing. The workshops run over two days for 6-16 year olds, toddlers and 15+ harmony singers. We round off the two days with a concert performance together for friends and families. thetfordvoices@gmail.com 01842 820060. £10 for main workshop, £3 for toddlers and Senior Session
STRAWBERRY TEA SAT 12TH AUG – 14:00 Seething Village Hall Funds being raised in aid of Macmillan Nurses. Tombola. Raffle. Cake Stall. Margaret Rowlands - 07516 483780 FREE
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SUN 20TH AUG – 10AM - 4PM Wolterton Hall NR11 7LY Lots of local artisan food and drink stalls - local artists and craftmakers - local artisan businesses Woodforde’s beer tent - vintage themed tea tent - archery - classic car display - birds of prey - have a go at traditional country crafts - enter your pooch into the Scrufts dog show - mini-monsters champagne reception - art auction - Hexachordia early music - childrens’ scarecrow fancy dress competition with great prizes - picnic area HushWing traditional Norfolk music - wildlife charities - and much more... Entry (including parking) FREE to card-carrying CPRE members - under 18s those arriving in a classic car. Otherwise £2.50 on the door or £2 advance purchase from www.cprenorfolk.org.uk.
SUN 20TH AUG – 1PM Wicklewood, Norfolk NR18 9AJ This 5 storey tower windmill still has much of it’s original equipment. Tea, coffee and cakes will be available from the mill house kitchen. We will have a display of invited classic cars in attendance. www.norfolkmills.co.uk/ Windmills/wicklewood-high-sttowermill. FREE
in the Education Centre. Tea/ coffee and homemade cakes and snacks available. The exhibition is open over 3 days; 26, 27, 28 August. FREE
EVENT NEW BUCKENHAM AUGUST FETE
MON 28TH AUG – 1PM New Buckenham Village Hall
EXHIBITION ‘INSPIRED BY NATURE’ ART EXHIBITION 26-28TH AUG – 10AM - 4PM
Redgrave & Lopham Fen, Low Common Road, South Lopham Diss IP22 2HX
Traditional fete with activities for all the family, vintage car display, various refreshments, raffles and sales stalls with the sounds of New Buckenham Silver Band. FREE
EXHIBITION INK SCRIBBLINGS & THINGSWILDLIFE ART EXHIBITION
Come and enjoy an exhibition of paintings, by local artists inspired by nature, on display and for sale
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Village Notice Board Sudbury Art & Framing Centre in Suffolk, throughout September. The artwork being exhibited is a collection of black and grey ink drawings, inspired by wildlife found in the Essex and Suffolk countryside. A range of original pieces, limited edition prints and greetings cards will be available to purchase for the duration of the show at affordable prices. Sian is open to commissions and pet portraits, a full selection of her artwork is available to view and purchase online at www.siansscribbles.com FREE
EXHIBITION BRINGING LOCAL HISTORY ALIVE
SUN 3RD SEPT – 10-4PM
fourteenth local history book on shops and shopping through the centuries. Talks (at 10.30am repeated at 2.30pm). Old photos & maps displays - books. Refreshments available. FREE
Join us for a day of classic cars, vintage bus rides, stalls, jazz, tea dances, steam trains and much more! www.facebook.com/ wymondhamtownteam FREE
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TUE 5TH SEPT – 12PM Wortwell Community Centre, Tunbeck Close, IP20 0HS Celebrating the centre’s 25th anniversary. Family fun, games and activities for the children. Stalls, beer and cider tent, BBQ Try out the bowling green, short mat bowls, exhibitions, classic vehicles and more. Ceilidh in the evening. FREE
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SUN 10TH SEPT – 1PM Palgrave Community Centre, Upper Rose Lane, IP22 1AP Dozens of games, and stalls including car boot, dog show and arena events for all the family! FREE
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Rickinghall Village Hall, Hinderclay Road, IP22 1HD A celebration of local history of the villages of Botesdale, Redgrave & Rickinghall. Launch of Quatrefoil’s
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16/17TH SEPT – 11AM St Andrew’s Church, Wickham Skeith, IP23 8NA 100 years of stories, photos, dresses and memorabilia. Refreshments available. FREE
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SAT 23RD SEPT – 7:30PM Castleden Trees, Park Farm, Hoxne, Eye IP21 5BS Denham St.John the Baptist Church invite you to join us! Drinks available on the evening. Contact Helen on 07894 562172 or bhala03@hotmail.co.uk Tickets £10 (in advance only) to include BBQ.
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WYMONDHAM Heritage Museum The writing is on the wall at Wymondham Heritage Museum. A timeline is the latest addition in the ongoing development of visitor attractions at the museum which is based in The Bridewell on Norwich Road.
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he timeline measures 1.6 x 0.9 metres and is split into two sides. On the left it charts the history of the town and The Bridewell from the 14th century through to the opening of the museum in 1996. Milestones include the birth of the town’s most famous citizen, Robert Kett, in 1492 and the rebellion he lead in 1549. The Great Fire of Wymondham in 1615 and reformer John Howard’s visit to The Bridewell in 1779 also play their part on the timeline.
On the right hand side, the timeline records significant events in history including the accession of monarchs throughout the ages beginning with Edward II who came to the throne in 1307. Other historical highlights include Christopher Columbus discovering America in 1492, the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 and the Pilgrim Fathers landing in America in 1620. Museum volunteer, Amanda Oelrichs, carried out the initial research, producing the significant dates for Wymondham and The Bridewell. The task was then taken on by another volunteer, the museum’s IT manager, Trevor Woods. He did further research, adding dates of other historical events on the right hand side to provide context to what was happening in the town. On the Wymondham side the last public hanging in the town took place in 1713 while on the other side, we see the last hanging in the country was 1964. Mr Woods also sourced photographs and designed the timeline. He says: “I used a spreadsheet to put the basic dates in. But I couldn’t scale up and down in blocks of years so I got some software which allows you to scale it in proportion.” The result is a colourful and informative panel which completes the refurbishment of the museum’s reception area.
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The Wymondham Bridewell Timeline
The finished display was produced and installed by Ben Wood of Rookery Signs and Graphics, Besthorpe. To see the timeline, visit the Wymondham Heritage Museum, open Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm, Sundays 1pm to 4pm.
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ost people have heard of the Big Garden Birdwatch which takes place during the last weekend of January every year. Many of you will have taken part; it’s something you can do on your own or with other people, like children or grandchildren.
There is also another Garden Birdwatch that happens continuously throughout the year. It’s organized by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO), which is based in Thetford. Statistics collected from ordinary citizens throughout the British Isles provide a wealth of information over time and enable research scientists to understand the size of different bird populations and how they change with the years. This information is compared with other factors like weather conditions and changing land use and informs what conditions can cause a decline in birds so that preventative action can be taken. Birds are at the top of the food chain and a dearth of them can indicate serious failure further down the chain. After being persuaded to grub up hedges and copses in the sixties to increase the size of their fields for mechanized agriculture, some farmers are now being encouraged to replant them as habitat for nature, leaving wider headlands around arable fields. These provide food and shelter,
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not just for birds, but also for small mammals and invertebrates. They also provide corridors along which birds and animals can move, another important factor in a healthy wildlife population. As a result, some species are recovering. The BTO needs more garden birdwatchers to boost its research. People are asked to record the birds they see in their gardens each week in a specific way. It is not onerous, and can be done by just looking through your window each day!
If you would like to join this citizen science project, please contact the BTO (www.bto.org or 01842 750050) or for more information, give me a ring on 01379 890238 With thanks to Rosemary Jones, Garden Birdwatch Ambassador
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A SIGN OF THE TIMES Thwaite In the second of her new series of articles, Sarah Doig takes a closer look at the Thwaite village sign and what it tells us about the community’s history.
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ost Suffolk people might be forgiven for thinking that all there is to Thwaite is a row of old houses and a pub (for many years the Buck’s Head although recently reopened as a vegetarian restaurant called The Walnut Tree) lying along the busy A140. However, lying to the west of the main road is the village centre where the village sign sits alongside the churchyard. The date AD 890 on the sign refers to the approximate date of the original settlement here by the Vikings. It was these founders who gave the village its name which in old Norse means a forest clearing or meadow or, more usually, a fenced field. It is the church, dedicated to St George, which takes centre stage on the sign. For many centuries, it had played a key part in the lives of the parishioners until it was declared redundant in 2008, having fallen into some disrepair. Happily, residents stepped in to take on the building and, after extensive renovation, it was reopened as St George’s Hall which is now used for community events. The two flashes of colour on the wrought iron sign are provided by the coat of arms of two of the key landowners in Thwaite in times gone by. The Reve family’s seat was Thwaite Hall (now sadly demolished) and in the early 1700s, Anne, the daughter of Sir Robert Reve, married John Sheppard thus uniting the two families.
The sun and the clouds with rain are not there simply to make the sign look more attractive; they have an important significance. They represent the famous poet and weather prophet, Orlando Whistlecraft, who lived in the village for almost all his life. Amongst other things, he earned a living as the village schoolmaster and shopkeeper. Whistlecraft was a largely self-taught scientist who, from an early age, wrote letters to the local newspapers on all aspects of nature and science. For sixty-five years – from 1827 through to 1892 – he kept a weather diary, recording thermometer and barometer readings. It is the wonderful little details on the Thwaite village sign that make it one of the best in the region. A duck and ducklings waddle along underneath the church,
Photo courtesy of Tony Scheuregger
surrounded by ears of wheat and flowers. Another nod towards Thwaite’s rural setting is the tractor which sits by the church. Between the two coats of arms you can see a pulpit which is a depiction of the one in the church, said to date from the fifteenth century. And If you look closely, you will even see a broken fence which harks back to the origins of the village’s name.
Sarah Doig is an independent historical researcher, writer and speaker. Her website is www.ancestral-heritage.co.uk.
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MEMORIES OF WORTHAM Local historian, Dennis Cross from Diss, shares with us his fascinating collection of old postcards, focusing on a different village in every issue. This issue, we take a walk down memory lane in Wortham
The Ling roller mills were converted from a windmill at the turn of the century. The miller in 1909 was Ernest Youngman. Some of the buildings remain, including the miller’s house, which is now a private residence.
Wortham Public Elementary School was built and opened in 1870. Over the main arch entrance, carved into the brickwork, were the words faith, hope and charity.
Around 1911, the landlord of The Magpie public house on Magpie Green was Mr Arthur Garnham. Wortham had four other public houses over the years; The Cherry Tree on Mellis Road, The Queen’s Head on the Bury St Edmunds road, The Tumbledown Dick on Wortham Ling and The Dolphin (now called the Manor House) on Long Green.
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Wortham
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A group of villagers celebrate the end of the First World War and the safe return of soldiers outside Wortham Queen’s Head in 1918. The Queen’s Head was situated on the Bury St Edmunds road as you enter the village from Palgrave. The landlord in 1918 was Mr Arthur p is now a p Groom and the pub private house.
The Primitive Methodist Chapel was built in 1898 on Long Green. After closing in the early 1980s, it was converted to a private house. This photo was taken in 1911 when the population of Wortham was 830.
Wortham was a widely scattered village and parish consisting of 5 hamlets; Long Green, The Ling, Magpie Green, The Marsh and The Brook, with approximately 270 acres of common land. This picture, taken in 1911, shows the road to Bury St Edmunds which has now been altered to stand where the trees once stood. The Norfolk Postcard Club meets regularly in Trowse in Norwich and new members are very welcome. The next meetings are on 9 August & 13 September Dennis is also the author of several local history books that can be purchased by contacting him direct.
Wortham Post Office in 1910. Wortham still retains its post office with adjoining tea rooms. This view shows the Post Master Mr Herbert H Lilly and his wife.
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BIRDS PREPARE TO FLY SOUTH As autumn approaches, birds like swifts, swallows and house martins prepare for migration. Swifts are first to head south for warmer weather in Africa, leaving by mid-August. Swallows and house martins stick around a little longer and you will see them gathering in large flocks before embarking on their long
migration a few weeks later. With the migrating birds gone, our resident all-year-rounders like wrens become quieter and return to warm roosts at night. To see them in your garden, keep your bird bath topped up with fresh water and raise it well off the ground so visiting birds have a clear view of any danger.
ON THE VEGETABLE PATCH By late summer, your vegetable patch will be in full swing – keep looking after your plants to maximise their crop. Potatoes can be harvested for immediate use and replaced with late season varieties to give you a second crop in October. If the weather is hot and humid, you can protect against potato blight with a fungicide spray. Vegetables like courgettes, cucumbers and beans should be picked regularly to make space for further crops. You’ll also find that courgettes are much tastier when picked early. When runner beans reach the top of their supports, pinch them out to prevent further growth upwards. Likewise, pinch out any side-shoots on tomatoes and tie the leading shoots to canes for support. Keep watering plants which are in flower or fruiting, and add a fertiliser which is high in potash every week.
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WHEN TO WATER? Watering an important – and timeconsuming – job in the summer months, but you may find that you can save water and keep your plants healthy. Lots of gardeners water more often than they need to, which encourages plants to grow shallow roots. If you water thoroughly, but less often, plants will start to reach deeper into the soil for moisture. The RHS recommends thorough watering to a depth of 30cm every 10-14 days. It’s also important to water in the right way, at the right time. Spraying water onto foliage does no good to the roots and wet leaves may cause disease. Instead, direct water to the soil at the base of the plant and never water in the middle of a hot day – early mornings and evenings are the best times to water in order to avoid loss from evaporation. On the vegetable patch, lettuces should be watered more often, along with seedlings and new plants. Legumes, sweetcorn and tomatoes will benefit from more water than root crops, especially when flowering and fruiting. But too much can mean more leaves than fruit, so be careful!
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It is a cold winter’s day and snow lays on the ground Today there is an auction sale, at Stradbroke I’ll be bound They’ve been going for years and years, generations I declare But it’s Coppins sale this day, the undertakers there The wind does blow, the frost does freeze on this day in mid-winter As many souls for bargain sake huddle round the auctioneer The auctioneer a frozen through and with a dewdrop on his nose Like a stalagmite from morn to night it just grows and grows and grows Its sixpence here and a shilling there for this undertakers gear Until to the joiners shop they go to sell coffin boards in there As all do squash in this small space beneath the auctioneer An old boy, some strong tobacco smokes and it drifts into the air Oh how the auctioneer does shout, inhaling fit to burst Until the smoke gets in his lungs, well you can guess the worst He coughed he choked, he cannot stop as on these coffin boards he stood And then a wag from out the crowd said “Sir, do you think you should While you’re a selling them coffin boards, in view of your state of health Keep one lot back because it looks as though you may need it for yourself.” 61
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Research is now underway to try and find some answers. Archeological test pits within the village have revealed some surprising finds including stone age flint scrapers, as sharp as the day they were made, Georgian coins, Saxon and medieval pottery, buttons, trade tokens and a .50 calibre WW2 bullet. This was a truly village project as the diggers included school children, scouts, village volunteers and members of the Caistor Roman Project. In charge of the archaeological excavations was Giles Emory of Norvic Archaeology.
initial research being undertaken by the Tasburgh Research Group into the village history at the Norfolk Archive Centre. The archaeological research forms part of a wider Imagined Land/Norfolk Archaeological Trust heritage lottery funded project. The results of the research will form the catalyst for a series of creative workshops in Tasburgh led by community artists involving music, art, writing and drama over the summer period. “We are really delighted to be helping Tasburgh to discover its past. The people of the village have shown great interest and enthusiasm and we look forward to working with them in going some way to unlocking mysteries surrounding the originss of this significant site and of the village itselff,”” says Simon Floyd of Imagined Land.
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MANGO & NECTARINE MERINGUE ROULADE At the height of summer, no-one in the Pennoyer volunteer ‘BakeForce’ wants to spend hours slaving over a hot stove. This meringue roulade can be in the oven in 10 minutes. Once cool it’s just a case of compiling before serving. The blend of perfumed mango with sweet pavlova-like meringue, spiked with a tiny tartness of nectarine is perfect, but it’s up to you: any ripe summer fruits will be luscious. Serves 10
the baking tin and smooth gently with a palette knife. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and cover the tin with a damp tea towel until cool. 04. Meanwhile, whip the double cream until quite stiff then add the crème fraiche to lighten the mix. Lightly stir in the mango puree. Sweeten with icing sugar to taste, remembering you have sweet meringue too. 05. When ready to serve, dust a large sheet of greaseproof paper with icing sugar. Turn out the roulade – bits of the crust will flake off, but don’t worry, that all adds to the gorgeousness of the cake. 06. Spread the mango cream mix across the meringue then scatter with the cubes of fruit. Take the long edge of the greaseproof paper and roll – actually, it’s more of a fold – the roulade, then lift and gently turn out onto a serving plate or board. 07. It is at its best within a couple of hours, whilst it still holds its shape – however, we find it doesn’t usually hang around for long!
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ROULADE INGREDIENTS 4 large egg whites, preferably cold and old 225g caster sugar 1 level tablespoon cornflour 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar Splash of vanilla extract
FILLING INGREDIENTS 300ml double cream 60ml half-fat crème fraiche 5 tablespoons mango puree (see tip) Icing sugar to taste 1 large ripe mango, half sliced, half roughly cubed 2 ripe nectarines, one sliced, one cubed
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Norfolk journalist, Sandie Shirley, spotlights the inspiring stories of men and women from the region and beyond that have seen them reach for victory. For more stories visit www.refreshingwaters.co.uk and my precious grandchildren grow, all of which are priceless to me. “Now each day is a new blessing that has made me so much more aware of the gift of life and the joy to be had through simple things like walking, the beauty of creation and the warmth of the sun.” Sue does not dwell on what happened although there is a risk with the main artery on the other side of her neck. Instead she lives life to the full, sharing her creative skills with others and investing in her health. “I have a God-given duty to look after myself so I have lost weight and keep active with swimming and walking.” During 2011 she was in constant pain and plagued with visual disturbances for months that even resulted in the temporary loss of her eyesight one afternoon which, she explains, could have resulted in a stroke.
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Despite the persistent difficulties and terrible headaches, Sue was determined to maintain a normal life. From the onset, the Swardeston church member found courage and hope through her resilient Christian faith that had grown through various life challenges. Eventually she underwent complex surgery. “When I was wheeled down to the operating theatre for the anaesthetic I felt calm as I drifted off to sleep, knowing God’s hand was holding me tight.
Today Sue is full of gratitude, believing that miraculous intervention has given her a second taste of life after the main artery in her neck was blocked, requiring a high-risk operation in a bid to save her life.
“God is not just about history and what has happened in the Bible – he lives among us now, walking beside us through the good and bad times offering us hope and strength for whatever life brings.”
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Team Maisie
CLIMBING HIGH FOR Maisie AND TEENAGE CANCER TRUST Human nature is a wonderful thing; in the face of adversity people often launch into positive actions. Maisie Colquhoun certainly did.
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aisie, from Wymondham, was diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma, a rare and aggressive bone cancer when she was 15 years old.
Maisie received chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant at the Teenage Cancer Trust’s (TCT) C9 ward at Addenbrooke’s. She was told of the likely outcome but chose to put up a courageous and inspiring fight. The Colquhoun family felt so strongly that the wonderful support and expert treatment she received was something that every young person should have access to and so decided to raise funds for the C9 ward at Addenbrooke’s. Dr Helen Hatcher, consultant oncologist at Cambridge University Hospitals, said: “Evidence shows that a dedicated unit staffed by specialist consultants and nurses results in better survival rates and faster recovery.” So, at the end of July, 20 crazy people, including the family, are going to climb a mountain higher than Ben Nevis in temperatures of around 35 - 40ºc and then swim across Lake Como, one of the deepest
lakes in Europe! ‘Team Maisie’ have started their training for the climb; boots are being broken in and blisters burst on long walks and there’s a lot of sore limbs after the early morning swims. Maisie Colquhoun died a few days after her 17th birthday, she was a thoughtful, brave young woman and remains an inspiration to many. Please visit www.themaisie100.com now to donate and help support this wonderful organisation - and to encourage “Team Maisie” to get up that mountain and swim the lake! Thank you. Keep up to date with the challenge on The Maisie 100 Facebook page And for info on the Teenage Cancer Trust www.teenagecancertrust.org
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holidays of, usually, two weeks spent in Norfolk, and the massive impact these times had on me and my career. “I wanted to shoot a project that would provoke a mood, a romance, and a by-gone era. I hope that this collection of images portrays the simplicity of that period, and truly captures the innocence and the fantasy world I would have lived in.” Working in the music industry for over 20 years, Nick’s images have frequently been featured on album artwork as well as being published extensively across the media. He has photographed some of the most well-known musical artists from Iron Maiden, ZZ Top, Motorhead and Metallica to Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris, and Rosanne Cash. Ice Cream & Sun Cream is a soft-backed, landscape book measuring 8x10 inches, is limited to only 250 copies worldwide and is available to buy at £75 (plus delivery) at www.nickelliott.shop.
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Beautifully gathered observations by a bird watcher. This first volume is filled with Frank Jarvis’ full-colour illustrations and sketches of birds from field notes and diaries from Scotland in 1985-86 and from Norfolk in 1986-93.
THE BEES OF NORFOLK
Nick Owens ISBN 9781874357780 Pisces £24.95 This book is the first to cover all of Norfolk’s 197 bee species, including bumblebees, honeybees and solitary bees. Each species has its own page with images and distribution maps with notes on flight period, habitat, flowers visited, nesting and parasites. Accompanying chapters cover the state of Norfolk’s bee populations, Norfolk bee habitats and their historical origins and attracting bees to your garden.
SUFFOLK FEAST: ONE COUNTY, TWENTY CHEFS
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Colin Tooke ISBN 9780955601385 £8.99 This is local author Colin Tooke’s 31st book, once again focusing on the history of Great Yarmouth and the surrounding area. The book is illustrated with over 70 pictures; mainly photographs but including original watercolour paintings from 1942 by artist Kenneth Hobland, given special consent by the authorities to record local aspects of the war but forbidden to reveal them until hostilities ceased.
A culinary tour of Suffolk with stunning photographs and delicious looking recipes from 20 chefs. Offering glimpses of cosy, inviting places to eat and stay around the county with features on signature dishes and produce sources.
SUBTERRANEAN NORWICH
Paul Burall ISBN 9780993306969 Lasse Press £19.99 The Chalk Pits, the latest Norwich-set crime novel by Elly Griffiths, features the tunnels running under the city. Subterranean Norwich provides a factual counterpart and promises to be a fascinating read. This book is about a city’s past, present and future, viewed from ground level downwards. This perspective enriches our appreciation of a fine city, and can help us plan for a sustainable future.
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In my opinion the best packaged account by a country mile is the Flex Plus account from Nationwide Building Society in terms of what you get in return for your monthly subscription. It will cost you £10 per month for the Flex Plus account, but before I give you the lowdown on the associated benefits it comes with, your ears may soon prick up when I tell you it pays you 3% interest on credit balances up to £2,500 – that’s an excellent rate in today’s ultra-low savings rate environment. If you maintained £2,500 or more in your account for a full month you’d earn £6.25 in interest, so in effect you’d end up paying a net £3.75 each month for the account. These accounts only represent good value if you make use of the extras on offer, so let me give you a quick run-down of what you get with Nationwide’s Flex Plus to see if you think it could work for you. 1. The account comes with worldwide multi trip family travel insurance which even includes cover for winter sports and golf equipment. 2. The second key benefit is UK and European vehicle breakdown and recovery assistance – and where the account is in joint names then up to 2 vehicles can be covered. 3. Another handy extra is mobile phone insurance which covers the phones of the whole family if they are lost, stolen or damaged. You can only claim a maximum of twice in any one year, but it’s
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The aim is to add to the atmosphere and visual appearance of Wymondham Town Centre with hanging baskets, planters, window boxes and more, all bursting with flowers. The scheme has secured funding from South Norfolk District Council, allowing it to team up with Wymondham Garden Centre and offer town centre shops a massive 50% off floral displays. Businesses are also free to source their plants and hardware independently or even grow their own! Martin Ford said: “Over the past two years, we’ve seen all sorts of displays including flowers bursting out of shoes, wellington boots, furniture, suitcases and even bubble gum machines. All in all, this has really helped to add to the welcoming summer feel of the town and make the town centre a great
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