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Christmas Market
A date for your diary from Watton Methodist Church. Just to let you
know we are gearing up for our Christmas Market on Saturday
November 18th in the Watton Christian Community Centre from
9.30am.Stock up on goodies and presents, relax with coffee and home
-made cakes, while the kids enjoy some face-painting; the
possibilities are (almost) endless. We look forward to seeing you.
Olly - captured by Dave Capps. No reason for printing it other than that I love it and it makes me smile. I hope you do too!
Geoff described his preparations for, and to, the devastated Caribbean islands; the
Watton Rotary participation in, this year's Marathon Des logistical hurdles in these undertakings are
Sables, which involved over a 1000 souls enormous, and its all done by volunteers!
Roundup running across the desert in Morocco over The club is donating the cost of a
Two interesting speakers in the past few 5 days in April. A full report on his ShelterBox from our Trust Fund; the net
weeks: on 31st August, Mark Webster, adventure was published in an earlier profits from our early September activities,
coordinator of the mid-Norfolk group of edition of this paper. We were pleased to 317, will help to pay for it. A little bit of
countryside & wildlife volunteers, was present Geoff with a cheque for 200 to that sum was achieved through maggot
introduced by Mike Botting, himself a add to over 7,500 he'd already collected racing on the Military Vehicles day - every
conservation volunteer. Mark gave a for Cancer Research through sponsorship. little helps! Pictures can be seen on our
spirited talk on his work involving many of On September 3rd and 9th the club was website - www.wattonrotary.org.uk - take a
our nearby woods & ponds. Some are not involved with the Carnival and Military look. Lastly, a reminder of our forthcoming
well known to the public and, although Vehicles day. The first day was about DixieMix traditional Jazz evening in the
accessible, can be quite difficult to find. At fundraising with our ever-popular bottle Queens Hall on Friday October 6th; tickets
our meeting of 14th September, we were straw draw whilst, the on the 9th, we were are available
visited by Rotarians from Swaffham and showing what Rotary does - including a from Adcocks
Felixstowe Rotary Clubs and we were all demonstration of a ShelterBox tent and at Just 12
entertained by a fascinating illustrated talk contents. Some 85 million people have including a
by Geoff Ray, the pharmacist director and been made homeless by natural disasters light supper..
founder of the excellent Total Health this year, and, as I write, there are 1,000
facility near Watton Medical Practice. ShelterBoxes & ShelterKits on, or en route
A beautiful fine summer evening carrying the St John Ambulance Service our star soprano taking the stage, she was
welcomed everybody as they arrived to Maltese Cross to the front of the font. He supported by the Harmonettes. These are
enjoy the concert on Friday 25th August.. was followed carefully by the two large, a group of five ladies singing Acapella and
Guests, as they entered the church majestic mounted horses which placed took the crowd by storm with their range
grounds, were welcomed by a piper in a themselves each side of the font. People and repertoire. Emma followed and took
fine kilt playing a selection of Scottish were astounded at the spectacle and soon full advantage of the wonderful acoustics
tunes. The piper ushered people towards became aware of its relevance. The police of the church with her powerful rendition
the main West Door of the church where horses were enacting the right for a Knight of many popular classics. After three
they were greeted by two mounted police to take the Maltese Cross around the font encores, she was eventually able to end her
officers each sitting on magnificent once a year; a right which probably had not wonderful performance of what was a very
horses. They were supported by a been exercised for about nine hundred successful evening.
further officer, but nobody could work years. This is linked to the Knights The concert had been organised jointly to
out why they were there. Hospitallers and the Order of St John, part celebrate the granting of Heritage
After enjoying Prosecco and canaps, of Carbrookes eleventh century history Lottery Funds to Ovington Church
people had begun to make their way to and, in recent years, evolved into the St during the year, and the hoped-for funds
their seats, only to be stopped and John Ambulance Service that we know for Carbrooke, who are awaiting the
requested to make a large clearance today. HLF decision. There was a call for a
around the font. The police officer, in After that excitement, everybody enjoyed a further concert the same time next year.
full uniform, marched into the church stunning concert. Prior to Emma Nuule, Watch this space
The Inner
Wheel Club of
Watton
The new Inner Wheel year begins
in July and the first meeting started
off with a great treat when new
President Lesley Cowling
introduced Jane Clamp as her
music teacher 'extraordinaire'. Jane
entertained the assembled
members and visitors on the piano,
flute, clarinet and saxophone. Her
repertoire was varied from little
known classical pieces to very well
known songs. A rendering of the
Moonlight Sonata lost many in the
feeling and expression of the
moment.
Jane's reminisences of her
childhood piano lessons was
amusing and told of her journey
from pupil to the music teacher she
would become. A clamour for an
encore brought the playing of
Misty on the saxophone which she
described as her favourite
instrument
The August meeting was a visit to
Lexham Hall gardens . We were
extremely lucky to make a
privately arranged visit this
beautiful garden on a perfect
summer morning. Greeted by the
owners, Neil and Anthea Foster we President Lesley Cowling with Jill and Peter Beech
were told of the history of the Hall
beginning in 1568 when John and continued by her son and his wife. surprise for one of our members then as
Wright from Weeting acquired the Most of the party were then led on a President Lesley asked everyone
existing Manor and rebuilt it over wonderful walk through the gardens present to congratulate Jill and Peter
many years until it formed the core and wide parkland to the river, while Beech on their Diamond Wedding due
of the present Hall by 1630. It has those less energetic wandered slowly in a few days time and presented them
been continuously occupied until through the colourful gardens in the with an anniversary rose from the club
the present day, including being walled garden to arrive at the tearoom members.
taken over by the army during the to await the others. The borders were Mr & Mrs Foster were thanked for their
Second World War, when it also alive with phlox, agapanthus, warm welcome and everyone went
became the home for Dr Barnado's rudbeckias, hydrangeas and many home having enjoyed the morning
boys. This period completely others all making up a superb sight in enormously and vowing to return on
destroyed the gardens but they the sunshine. one of the Hall's Open Days perhaps to
were designed and replanted by the We were then treated to coffee and see the snowdrops in February.
next owner, Mrs William Foster cakes and a welcome rest. There was a Brenda Davis, Club Correspondent
quiet we decided to call it a day no and I dont think the general public
Wayland Mens sooner had we packed everything Watton and realises just how much money is
away than the heavens opened,we involved. This is where the money
Shed were lucky but some stall holder
District Branch from the poppy collection every
Well I dont know where the
summer has gone this year but
were caught out in the open and at of the Royal November goes. Did you know this?
On a different more social note our
the mercy of the weather.
winter now seems to be on the Our Quiz & ChipsEvening (Fish & British Legion lunch club went for Afternoon Tea
horizon and its time to get those Chips half way thru) Malcolm with our Padre at The Vicarage. The
outside job finished before its too organized earlier in the year proved This last month has been quite a busy tea, sandwiches and cake went down
late, this week some of the guys to be very popular so another one is one for the branch. Some of our a storm. The weather was just right
have been up on the workshop being arranged for the 20th of members attended a Branch and the vicarage garden a lovely
roof clearing years vegitation that October this time we will be Information day at North Walsham setting. We give our thanks to Revd
has been allowed to grow out of limited to 30 people as last time where they heard from speakers from Gerry Foster for the very pleasant
control and causing some damp pvoved to be too crowded when we many sections of The Legion telling afternoon. Our next outing will be
in the walls with this now done had 40 people attending. us exactly how The Legion helps the on Friday 27 October to The
its one less thing to worry about, Our Bi weekly lunch out at the armed forces community. The Richmond Park Golf Club. Let me
well done lads a job well done "Willow House" is now proving to Legion is not very good at blowing know if you would like to come.
and dusted. be very popular with several its own trumpet and all the good We had a stall at the Military Vehicle
Its hard to believe its been nearly members attending each time, we work they do is left to peoples event at St Marys church on the 9
a year since we moved into The meet up at 12.30 -1pm on imagination. It is really about time September. The rain held off until
Old School House in Church Wednesdays the next Luncheon is that The Royal British Legion told near the end so we were very lucky.
Walk, when we moved in the on 20th September. the country what they did to help the This is the first stall we have had in a
building was begining to look Well time to call it a day so here is armed forces community. long time. We were not there to
very tired and run down but over our list of up and coming activities: Some of the services are the fundraise but to raise the awareness
these past months its seems to 19th September, 10 Ten Pin provision of care homes for the of the local populace that Watton and
have come alive again with all Bowling in Dereham. Members elderly, break centres, financial District branch is still here,
the coming and going, the Book Now! 4th October, advice, transitioning into civvie fundraising comes later!!
activity and the banter when the Committee Meeting, Members street, respite and recovery, Slowly but surely we are getting new
members get together the old Only, 7pm sharp Please. 20th employment, remembrance and members. There is still a long way to
building seems to have a new October, Quiz & Chip Nite, At our campaigning for change. Some of go for us to be classed as a thriving
lease of life and long may it Hall in Church Walk. 7pm start, these services may be delivered by us branch. The more members we have
continue. Book Now! 13th December, WMS or things such as breaks by our the more we can offer them. If you
On the 9th September we attended Christmas Dinner, at Broom Hall, partners such as Haven or Centre are interested please come along and
the "Military Day" at St Marys Members and Partners Only Parcs. Although our members were join us. You do not need to be a
Church,Watton, luckily the weather Remember we are open every aware of what The Legion can serving or ex serving member of the
held but it was overcast with sunny Monday and Wednesday 10am to provide some of the facts and figures armed forces; anyone can join as
spells,we had our stand there and 2pm and Saturdays 10am to 12pm were astonishing. long as they would like to support the
our mini Marquee (just in case!) email; Looking at the figures published for aims of The Legion. We really are a
sadly it was not attended as much waylandmensshed@gmail.net the year end of 2016, The Legion good bunch!!! We meet every 3rd
as we hoped with so many people Enqiuries Tel 01953 881004 Web spends approx. 49.3 million pounds Tuesday of the month. If you want
putting in so much work it would Site: waylandmensshed.com each year on welfare services. This to join you can contact our secretary
have been nice to have more Look foward to seeing you all. does not include the 26.1 million Helen Daly on 01953 885124 or by e
support from the local population, Cheers, Richard that is spent on care homes and break -mail helen.daly126@tesco.net.
at around 3pm with it becoming centres. The amounts are staggering
The Wayland News October 2017 Page 9
as their whippy branches will flail about in October is the start of the planting season for
In Your Garden winters strong wind and worse, will split tulips and hyacinths. If you have heavy soil it
allowing disease in. Pruning them will also might be as well to plant in containers.
with Lotta Potts reduce the need of sweeping up their leaves. On Back to the housework. October is the time
Well September turned into November rather the subject of leaves, these will come down in we are recommended to clean the greenhouse.
quickly didnt it? Last year we had a very hot large numbers once we have a good old autumn You need old clothes, a bucket of warm water
spell - 34deg. C on 12th and this year gale. This lets us have the childhood fun of and some disinfectant Jeyes Fluid is
overcoats at the ready and wondering about scuffing through the heaps of them but they reliable. Wash down the glass and make sure
the proximity of a frost. They always say that wont do the lawn any good. Rake them up, put to scrub the glazing bars and places where
if you dont like our weather just give it a few them in bin bags, pierce some holes in the bags glass panels overlap as these areas collect dirt
minutes. So what can we expect/hope for in and leave well alone until next year when you and insects looking for a cosy place to spend
October? Anything at all I suppose. So all will have lovely leaf-mould. Once youve the winter. Then wash down the outside. I
we can do is make a bit of a plan and see rescued the lawn remove any leaves from the think it goes without saying that a nice, fine,
where it gets us. At the moment I feel a good crowns of perennials as if left rot will set in. dry day is required. As a bonus give the pots
plan would be to raise the drawbridge Leaves can be left on borders as this will give a wash as well. It is recommended that as a
(figuratively speaking) and hibernate. Come the worms a bit of exercise and will improve the final touch you should fumigate the
the beginning of October it might change to soil. greenhouse by lighting a sulphur candle and
everybody outside in tee shirts and have a If you didnt manage to do the autumn closing the door quickly. Leave it for several
picnic. maintenance on the lawn in September, now is hours until the smoke has subsided and the
Even more depressing than the weather is the the last opportunity to do the raking up of thatch fumes dispersed before opening up again. I
prospect that most of the next few months in and moss, spiking and topdressing on a fine day. have to stress I have never, ever, tried this; I
the garden will be dark, damp and very likely There shouldnt be any need to mow now so am just passing on advice from my guru Mr.
cold. The clocks go back this month as well although the lawn will look awful for a while, T. If you have plants over-wintering in the
so if you have to work long hours your time in once the topdressing has been washed into the greenhouse it might be as well to use bubble-
the garden will be very limited. Oh dear. holes made by spiking the grass will carry on wrap to insulate it. There is a horticultural
Come on Lotta things will be better than that! slowly until spring. Of course if we have an version as opposed to the industrial type but
Concentrate on October. exceptionally mild winter it might be necessary have never seen the difference.
It can, indeed, be a golden month with tree to keep mowing right through but not frequently For vegetable growers, harvest just about
foliage in full glorious flight as the plants shut thank goodness. everything now. The main crop potatoes
down for recuperation in the winter. Acers are It used to be the case that border renovation should be dug up and stored before the slugs
the best example of this as they really show off was carried out in October removing entire get to them but carrots and parsnips are better
in all colours of the yellow to red range. The clumps, splitting and re-planting but these left in the ground and dug fresh as required.
glory of these is they come in all sizes to suit days as there are so many plants that keep However, if you have a heavy soil or its very
small gardens (even in large containers) up to going until first frosts its now quite wet its better to dig them up by the middle of
the biggest estates. Other plants that shine are acceptable to leave this task until spring. The November and store. Ah, pumpkins and
those with berries. Perhaps the best-known are downside of this is that there are so many squashes. Wait as long as you dare before
the pyracanthas with yellow, orange or red things to do in spring it can get left until the harvest. This is a hold your breath exercise
berries after beautiful spring blossom. They are clumps are so over-grown they dont flower as they will continue to ripen but a proper
also known for their vicious thorns but these as well as they might. Guilty as charged on frost or very damp weather may well ruin
might be the reason birds tend to leave the that one. Maybe compromise is the answer them so get them under cover. The big thing
berries until late in the year, benefiting the and do some now by dealing with plants that about planting in October is alliums: onions,
owner with a longer display. The tangutica are over for the year and leave the still- shallots and garlic, although this last can wait
varieties of clematis are still going in October productive ones until spring. One good thing until November. Well worth doing.
although their best month is supposed to be about gardening, its very flexible. Not all So now theres a lot of bare soil winter
September. Look out for them in nurseries as plants need to be dug up and split every year digging time. If you dont do this every year
they have small yellow flowers with purple but keep an eye on them. When the clump is or have raised beds then just turn it slightly
middles and huge seed-heads. Many people too big there will be a gap in the middle and and mulch with compost or spent grow bags
grow them for the show of seed-heads as they the outside will be falling away. Dig it up, or compost from containers you have emptied.
are spectacular silky explosions of white and split it by either putting two garden forks in Even if you have dug or mulched you still
they very often come alongside the flowers. back to back and pull them apart. If you dont need to keep weeding.
Theres quite a variety of flowers to grow this have two garden forks (not many people do)
month. Check back on September as many just drive a spade through the middle and cut
plants flowering then will carry on through this part away and dump it. The rest can then Ishin Ryu Ju Jitsu
October and maybe longer. Michaelmas daisies, be split into however many pieces you want as So another month has passed and summer
colchicums, cyclamen hederifolium, dahlias, long as they have plenty of feeding roots the appears to be well and truly over! So what better
sternbergia lutea. nice fine ones and a bit of shoot. Give them a to do on those gloomy grey evenings than to
Perennials should be cut back after flowering so decent planting hole to encourage them to get join us at Ishin Ryu Ju Jitsu. With the club
they dont trail all over the place and make a their roots out into the surrounding soil but headquarters ensconced in the beautiful village
mess. Its quite astonishing how much compost save the fertilizer until spring. You dont of Caston ( and clubs available in neighbouring
can be had from one or two geranium plants. need thin sappy growth now as any sort of a towns) we offer something for everyone if all
These may still produce the very occasional frost will kill it. If you create a gap, have a ages and abilities.
flower but its really not worth keeping all the look round the sheds or nurseries to see what Classes available from the age of four years and
messy bits for the sake of them. Roses should plants are available. Some may still have a coached by fully trained and dedicated
be half-pruned to prevent wind rock. Just sale of perennials going on so take advantage. instructors we offer discipline, self confidence
reduce the stems by about a third and leave the Keep planting bulbs. The daffodils should and physical fitness in a fun and safe
technical stuff until March. Shrubs like tall have gone in in September but can still be environment.
lavatera and buddleja will benefit from a prune planted in the ground or containers and late Why not come along for a free trail.
Watton Evening WI
How enchanting to see so many turn
out for this years Carnival. The
costumes were terrific and it was
delightful to see families enjoying the
beautiful sunny day. We had a great time
speaking to all those who visited our stall
manned by members, hopefully winning
tombola prizes and the childrens bran
tubs all prepared by the Craft Group. The
Craft Group are now preparing gifts and
prizes for the Festive Market and
learning new skills along the way.
Murder came to Watton in the guise of a
Murder Mystery Trail at our last meeting.
Teams wandered the streets following
clues to discover the murderer and
weapon used all culminating in a prize
draw and refreshments. Those members
whose mobility was impaired used an
adapted version using photographs of the
clues. Our committee provide us with an
extremely varied programme and
members are intrigued as to the topic of Lunch Club this month, Kings Caf, Our numbers are increasing and we
our next speaker, the title being Miss Shipdham. Afternoon Tea was enjoyed as a welcomed several guests at our last
Whiplash on 12th October. late lunch. Im sure we will be repeating meeting with many joining our
Congratulations to the victorious team this in the future - the staff were very Membership. Should you wish to join us
who represented our Branch at the friendly and the Afternoon Tea delicious. as a guest (guest fee 3.50) please make
challenge match of Boules against Always nice to visit somewhere different to yourself known when arriving at WCCC on
Thompson. The practice sessions broader our horizons. the 2nd Thursday of the month for a
certainly paid off. So thats, one win to The Walking Group are progressing along 7.30pm start so that we can team you with
Thompson for the Rounders and one win the Peddars Way and have now moved on a mentor for the evening. Should you wish
to Watton for the Boules. Wonder what to Swaffham. There were 6 members this to find out more please contact either our
the next challenge will be? time so it was a pleasant group, walking President Anita on 01953 882151 or our
Members visited a new venue for the and chatting while keeping fit too. Secretary Carol on 01953 881006 .
a thing of great beauty, greatly the way quickly, while allowing everyone
Great Hockham enhanced by the natural rigors of time. an opportunity to get their oar in.
At various points the wall gives support Members who didnt attend missed out
Gardening Club to some exceptional climbing plants on an excellent spread of cakes and
West acre Gardens: On Wednesday exhibited in their full maturity. Parts of savories not forgetting prosecco, all
August 24th we managed to have our the enclosure are given over to an provided by our Programme Secretary,
(re-scheduled) visit to West Acre informal layout exhibiting many more Jane Dalton. There was also a slide show
Gardens near Kings Lynne. On this mature plants, many of them quite of the previous years club activities.
occasion the water was not coming out unusual. Its always a wonder that, no Our competition results for the month
of the sky in buckets, although the sun matter how many gardens you visit, were as follows:
didnt show until later on. you will invariably discover plants you Floral: First: Jane Dalton. Second:
West Acre gardens was originally the have never seen before. This was Patrick Alzetto. Third: Hazel Dunn.
kitchen garden of West Acre High another of those occasions. Other areas Fruit / Vegetables: First: Edward
House, but for the last 25 years has of the garden were given over to the Szczepanowski Second: Patrick Alzetto.
been operated as a separate enterprise propagation and retail side of the Third: Prue Szczepanowski.
by John and Sue Tuite. West Acre High business. Seasonal Photograph: First: Patrick
House was built in 1756 and was But by far the most important area of Alzetto. Second: Hazel Dunn. Third:
bought by the artist Anthony Gormley the garden was the tea and cake caf. Prue Szczepanowski.
(Angel of the North) about six years This had only been opened only a All the above results are totalled up for
ago. couple of days earlier and we would the year and the winners having gained
On arrival we were greeted by John have missed it had we not been rained the most points, and receiving a massive
Tuite who took us on a guided tour. off two weeks previously. As we prize, were as follows.
The wall of the garden is in the layout arrived back at the car park for the Floral: Joint First: Hazel Dunn and Sue
of the letter D with the straight journey home, the sun came out. Cunningham Second: Sue Thomas.
element running east/west. Walled AGM: We also held our Annual General Third: Jane Dalton.
gardens allow plants to be grown Meeting during September. There was a Fruit / Vegetables:
outside all year round that would (reasonably) good attendance and we First: Hazel Dunn. Second: Sue Thomas.
otherwise be killed by the British were able to discuss various issues of Third: Prue Szczepanowski.
winter; however, walls of these concern to members. Seasonal Photograph: First: Patrick
proportions might be better described Lets face it, an AGM can be boring, but Alzetto. Second: Prue Szczepanowski,
as fortifications. The wall in itself was we always try to get the necessities out of Third: Hazel Dunn.