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Issue No. 157 incorporating The Wayland News, Attleborough & District News and The Wymondham News May 2010
Postman Keith Gilbert delivering Eileen and Kenneth Gunnell their Royal Greeting and inset, Mr Roy Ivory,
Chairman of Watton Town Council, presents an arrangement of flowers and a card on behalf of the town council.
It was a real-red letter day for Eileen and for Sperry Gyroscopes towards the end of them, initially living in Brandon.
Kenneth Gunnell when they celebrated their the war. At the end of the war, Eileen joined Discovering they were under the flight path
60th Wedding Anniversary at their home in the Auxiliary Territorial Service for 3 years for RAF Lakenheath when aircraft returned
Brandon Road, Watton during April. The and then became a telephonist with the home after service overseas, they moved to
Vice Chairman of Watton Town Council, GPO. Watton in 2001.
Mr Roy Ivory called on Eileen and Kenneth Kenneth, ―not bearing to be apart from her Not being able to resist the traditional
to present them with a card and a lovely after she joined the ATS‖ joined the Army question, I asked them both for the secret to
arrangement of flowers from the council. in 1945 and ended up serving twenty two a happy marriage.
And then, shortly after, Mr Keith Gilbert, and a half years with the Royal Army ―Doing as I‘m told!‖ said Kenneth
another Watton Town Councillor, called on Medical Corps and then became an laughing.
the couple but in his working capacity as a Educational Welfare Officer for 14 years ―Give and take . . . what‘s his is mine and
postman, to deliver a congratulatory card before taking early retirement to setup his what‘s mine my own‖ replied Eileen with a
from Her Majesty the Queen! own gardening business. smile every bit as mischievous as Ken‘s.
Originating from the London area, Eileen Eileen and Kenneth moved to Norfolk, after Well, whatever it is, Ken and Eileen
and Kenneth met when they both worked their home in London became too much for definitely seem to doing well on it.
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BROOM HALL Gardening
Country Hotel Club
Saham Toney We are all looking forward to
warmer days and none more so than
Your Local Three Star Hotel gardeners, who have already been
busy planning and preparing for the
growing season ahead. But even the
most experienced of gardeners can
learn more and by belonging to such
a club as the one in East Harling,
that is just what they can do, as well
as enjoy good company, they can
Telephone: 01953 882125 join outings to gardens and
www.broomhallhotel.co.uk nurseries. Continued on Page 2
Mid-Norfolk Times Page 2 News
East Harling
Gardening Club Wild West Carnival Joyce Grenfell
continued from front page . . .
The club has been running since
1982, meeting once a month for a
Citizens of Watton; make space in
your diary for Watton Carnival with
its ‗Wild West‘ theme on Sunday
lunches will be available from 12
Noon until 2 pm.
Watton Methodist Church will be
at Attleborough WI
variety of gardening related activities. 13th June. The venue is Watton High hosting the Flower Festival from Betty Stacey, our President, welcomed the war she made two tours abroad
In addition, it arranges a summer Street, the admission free and it 11th – 13th June. This year‘s theme members & guests to our March with ENSA. She became famous for
holiday based in different parts of the promises to be a fun filled is ‗Read All About It!‘ and is based Meeting. Jerusalem was sung and her monologues. Joyce was President
country in order to visit the best of inexpensive family day out aimed at around newspapers headlines, there apologies for absence were given. The of her local WI & Jacqueline gave a
British gardens. incorporating all generations and will be a evening concert on Friday branch business was read & humorous rendition of The Committee
There is an annual plant sale which cultures. 11th and a service of Festival Praise arrangements for The Mad Hatter‘s Meeting. We were treated to other
has become increasingly well This year we will have the newly on Sunday. The church will be open Tea Party on April17th & the Spring favourites such as Old Tyme Dancing,
supported and offers a wide range of formed band from 864 Watton Air throughout the day on Friday, Fayre on May 22nd were discussed. Nursery School & Shirley‘s
annual and perennial plants, plus Cadets marching us through the High Saturday and Sunday and will be The evening‘s speaker was Jacqueline Girlfriend‘s Picnic. Jacqueline also
salad, vegetable and fruit plants. This Street, and Margaret Devine from the serving light refreshments. Tevlin on ―Joyce Grenfell.‖ Jacqueline sang songs associated with Joyce,
sale is on Saturday, 15 May from Twinning Association and our Over the last few years we have has researched the lives of many including I‘m Going to See You
10am – 12 Noon. It is held in the Old Carnival Committee are already busy had a fantastic turnout from young famous women, including Queen Today, which was written for Reggie
School Hall, School Lane, East making preparations for the Carnival p e o p l e . Th e c h i l d r e n fr o m Victoria & Jane Austin & brings them when he returned from the war.
Harling. Easy to find, the lane is Princess and attendants, who will be Westfield Infants and Watton to life with words & song. Joyce was She hated the gawky, ugly image of
between the two pubs on Market leading the parade in a horse drawn Junior Schools have really gone to born in 1910 with an American her film roles & decided to concentrate
Street. Why not come along to buy a carriage. town with their costumes and have mother, who was the sister of Nancy on One Woman Shows. Virginia said
fresh supply of plants for your garden There will be live entertainment, done our community proud. I‘m Astor & spent many of her younger that she made fun without malice.
– all at bargain prices. music, and demonstration from local sure we are all looking forward to years at the Astor home on the Joyce died from cancer in November
clubs throughout the day at Chaston seeing what ingenious ideas they Cleveden Estate. Her friend, Virginia 1979. She was married to Reggie for
Graham, said that she was in love with 50 years. Jacqueline had taken us back
CAR BOOT & Place, and a variety of stalls and
fairground attractions, including a
come up with this year. By order of
the Sheriff, please remember life & was never bored. At events at to different era of entertainment &
Nancy Astor‘s house Joyce was always
CRAFTS Bucking Bronco for those who dare. Watton High Street is an alcohol
the wallflower, but loved
evoked memories of years gone by.
Eileen Bowhill gave the vote of thanks.
St. Mary‘s Parish Church will be free zone.
Sat 15th May 9.00am running the Festival of Hobbies at the For further details contact Steve Jolly eavesdropping & wrote down peoples‘ The result of the competition – for an
St Mary’s Church Car Park, Queens Hall, Watton on Sunday 13th on: - 07729333002 or Cheryl Clayton conversations. She wanted to be a old school prize book was 1) Brenda
from 10 am – 4.30 refreshments and ballerina, but attended RADA for one Spencer. 2) Anne Tinker. Our next
Watton Contact 01953 on: - 01953 882260.
term, then left after she met Reggie meeting is on April 28th at 7.30p.m.
882936. Car Boots £4.00 Grenfell & married him in 1929. when the speaker will be John
No Need to Book Free ‘Is It Legal?’ training She became a radio critic & in 1939
gave her first stage performance in the
Everett on ―Bees & Honey.‖ The
competition is a spoon for honey.
successful, The Little Revue. During Anne Tinker.
Great Ellingham
Recreation Centre for community groups
Fish & Chip Community groups and organisations
are due to benefit from a free training
structure and provide the knowledge
to make improvements for the benefit
Old Buckenham Players
Supper & Horse day in Swaffham provided by
Breckland Council on 27 May.
of the communities they serve.‖
The training session will take place Second from last in
The ‗Is it Legal?‘ session will from 10am – 4pm on 27 May at the
Race Night provide participants with an Swaffham Assembly Rooms. The
the sack race
understanding of basic legal issues event is completely free of charge
Friday 14th May on topics such as the duties of a and even includes lunch, Old Buckenham Players' next friends learning his life skills in the
7pm for 7.30pm start trustee, what a ch aritable refreshments and plenty of handouts. production will be Second from last backstreets and then public school.
organisation can and can‘t do, The training will be conducted by
At the Recreation Centre, in the sack race by Michael Birch The play aims to make the audience
constitutions and powers and Community Matters, The National (adapted from the novel by David both love and pity Henry in equal
Watton Road, Great Ellingham
employing and managing staff. Federation of Community Nobbs). measure and pokes fun at his
Bar and Raffle Cat Lang, Community Development
Officer at Breckland Council
Organisations which has been
supporting community associations
Second from last in the sack race family and mentors as he hurls
has been adapted for the stage from headlong towards his 18th birthday.
Tickets £6 from: commented: and similar organisations since 1945. the writings of the author of Reggie The play blends a mix of short, fast
―All too often community groups and Places are strictly limited and will be
Pat 01953 452492 projects can encounter problems issued on a first come, first served
Perrin fame. It is a wry, funny and -paced scenes together with music,
Jean 01953 453375 entertaining play which traces the sound and visual images to draw
which can frustrate the good basis. To register or find out more ups and downs of young Henry you into Henry‘s world of pleasure
Anne-Marie 01953 455939 intentions of those involved. please contact Catherine Lang on Pratt who was born in 1935 in a and pathos.
Mike 01953 453874 This is a great opportunity for groups 01362 656870 or email back-to-back in northern England. Performances will take place at Old
to check if they have a sound community@breckland.gov.uk Henry‘s childhood is disrupted first Buckenham Village Hall on
The Fun Event of the Year!!!
by the war, then by the Thursday 20, Friday 21 and
death of his mother and, Saturday 22 May at 7.30pm at Old
soon after, the death of Buckenham Village Hall. Tickets
his father too. Henry is are priced at £6 and available from
entrusted to the care of Old Buckenham Post Office, Nuts
his social climbing ‗n‘ Bolts in Attleborough or by
Aunty Doris and Uncle phoning 01603 810373.
Teddy and is passed http://oldbuckenham.blogspot.com
around relatives and
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News Mid-Norfolk Times Page 5
Barbara’s day
made, cos the weatha‘s bin on thar side ent it?
Thar wos this young mawther standin on one o‘
the plots a gawpin down at tha grownd loike
she‘d a lorst suffin, so Horry, he allus hafta
stick his nose in, say to har he say. ―Wos up my
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awareness festival on Wednesday 5 May at support service where hearing aid users can for the deaf community.
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Mid-Norfolk Times Page 10 Gardening
Successful Year
A inscriçao anual do clube é de £45 are still available, starting at as little as 881671 to book your place. Further courses
T he Best Traditional Fish & Chips
por ano. £250 for an advertisement in the will be held later in the year, including Family
O clube abre das 14.00h. άs 14.30h. programme or to display corporate history on the Internet. Keep looking in your
The Right ‘Plaice’
todas as Terças-feiras , Quartas- identity on a cheese cart or coffee Mid Norfolk Times for details of these and
feiras , Sάbados e Domingos. station, £500 to sponsor a dessert other library events.
Durante o Inverno o clube estά display with corporate identity, £1,000
aberto todos os Sάbados das to display corporate identity on the
Book of the Month A Year in the Province by
Christopher Marsh to get the best!
10.00h. as 11.30h. para encontros e floral displays and £1,500 to sponsor
THE WATTON PLAICE
The tale of ridiculous, yet heroic Jesus
um cafézinho. the welcome champagne reception. Sanchez Ventura, an Andalusian peasant
With over 800 guests, there is also the
Todos serão bem vindos
opportunity to sponsor one of the four
whose wife Begona tires of the heat, the 9 Middle Street, Watton
lemons and the tranquillity of Spain, and
Watton (Loch seating areas for £2,000 - or all four! persuades the family to relocate to Belfast. Frying on Tuesday to Saturday
The organising team have already
Neaton) Bowls Club received many generous donations of
The problems he experiences with the culture,
from 11.30am to 1.45pm
Our Club is open to all Portuguese politics and not least strange colloquialisms
Nationals to come and play Lawn
vouchers and merchandise for the and subtleties of language are hilarious. His and 4.30pm to 8.00pm
envelope prizes, but would welcome
Bowls with us. Coaching and tuition daughters revel in their new found freedom Closed Sunday and Monday
more donations. All companies and
in how to play the game would be and, despite the comic mishaps and problems “Gone fishing!”
individuals making a donation to the they encounter, Jesus and Begona soon make
given if required. The playing prize draw will be mentioned in the Don’t forget our Thursday Lunchtime Delivery
season starts in early April and ends a big impact in their adopted country. This is
programme. Any donation towards the the funniest book I have read for a long time, I Service for the Housebound and Elderly only.
at the end of September. An annual evening, would be really help towards There is no charge for delivery - you pay only the
subscription to join the club is laughed out loud on nearly every page.
raising as much as possible from the 'A Year in the Province', is available from normal take-away prices.
£45.00 per year evening.
Club Days (Roll Ups) are Tuesdays, your local library or mobile library. If the Plaice your order before
For further information on the ball and
Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays sponsorship opportunities, please
book you want isn't available you can request 11am on a Thursday
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Winter opening each Saturday for charity.org 01603 670106 or Gillian are free to request, giving you a choice of
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Mid-Norfolk Times Page 14 News
– Nearly there
Tom Milford. The family lived at Sporle whenever people came to the house they
until Tom was appointed Manager at the Co were always offered coffee and something
-op in Watton in 1929 when they moved to to eat. Sunday lunch was very frequently
As this edition of the Mid Norfolk Times went to press, a house along the Thetford Road – Kate shared with someone who was alone and in
Marathon runner and local pharmacist Geoff Ray was lining up was very fond of telling people about the need of a bit of company. When Cecil
at the start of the 2010 Virgin London Marathon with thousands time when, soon after they moved in, the became ill she re-focussed her attention and
of other eager runners waiting for the starting gun. end of the house fell out. As it was just looked after him; driving him out in the car,
Readers will have to wait for next month‘s edition to find out how before Christmas they had to be given pushing the wheelchair and generally
well Geoff did but as he limbered up for the start Geoff was ‗room at the inn‘ and they were invited to ensuring that his life continued to be as rich
focused on finishing the 26 miles in gratitude for the enormous stay at The Gables. Later they moved to a and full as possible.
support he has received from friends, family and customers. house in Brandon Road, on the site where Kate was always associated closely with the
Geoff Ray of Total Health Pharmacy in Watton is running the Tom Milford Place now stands. Methodist Church – being involved in fund
London Marathon in aid of the East Anglian Air Ambulance Kate attended school at Sporle and Watton raising for a long while. However, her
(Registered charity number 1083876) which receives no lottery and then won a scholarship to Thetford greatest triumph in church was Bright Hour
funding or government grants, and relies upon fund raising to Grammar. She hated school especially which she built up to about 35 members.
provide a vital emergency service to our rural area 365 days a disliking her time at Thetford. However, it She was secretary for 29 years and used to
year. You can still make donations to Geoff‘s fundraising at was through school that she met Cecil who go round collecting people up in the car.
Total Health Pharmacy, 14 Gregor Shanks Way, Watton was to become her husband. They were Later she became President. She also did
(opposite the Watton Medical Practice) or by visiting cycling back from the station one day and her fair share of flower arranging, and used
www.justgiving.com/geoffray Cecil was fooling about and knocked her her not inconsiderable skills as a
off her bike. She injured her legs badly, had salesperson to part people from their cash;
to have two weeks off school and began a she liked baking, and enjoyed hosting
relationship which lasted in total for 57 events and meetings – especially at the
years. house in Norwich Road.
Disillusioned with working for the Co-op, When changes were proposed and new
Kate‘s father set up in a grocery business in ideas suggested, Kate was inclined to see all
Harvey Street; she helped him prepare the flaws and generally become somewhat
orders although mostly her role was to look negative. But, and it‘s an important but,
after her mother who was wheel chair once a scheme had been adopted she would
bound. get behind it and back it to the hilt. As a
Kate and Cecil were married in 1942 - he pastoral leader for many years she kept in
had 48 hours leave to get home get married touch with the members of her group and
and get back again to the barracks in tried to offer help and support where it was
Prestatyn where he was stationed at that needed. In addition to these activities Kate
time. Kate continued to live at home. After was a member of the group which brought
the war Cecil took over his father‘s coal Women‘s World Day of Prayer to this area,
business and Kate helped him with the and she work tirelessly for Christian Aid.
paperwork, continued to help her father and When Kate‘s family caring duties allowed, Meals on Wheels.
look after her mother. she became very interested in other things. In these later years Kate found it very
HJC Ltd Motor Engineers Much of Kate‘s life was spent caring for
people. Soon after her mother died, her
The one subject she liked at school was
history and she was involved with the WEA
difficult to accept the help which she
had always given to other people: she
father became ill so she cared for him. She helping to write a book called Watton in an hated to be so infirm and so dependent.
Servicing & MOT preparation to all makes of kept an eye on her parents-in-law who lived Earlier Age. She also joined the Steering She had a lot of illness and spent long
modern cars & light commercials at Saham. There was also a great aunt at Committee which was formed to try and get periods in hospital. When she was
Swaffham and one of the weekly rituals a museum in Watton. She took up painting finally unable to continue to live at
Tyres, Exhausts, & Batteries supplied and fitted was catching the 12 o‘clock train to and became quite an accomplished artist. home she became a resident at
Swaffham on a Saturday to visit Auntie, As a long standing member of the Wayland Shipdham Manor Care Home where she
Courtesy cars available always taking some dinner in a basin for her Guild of Artists she would take part in their was looked after with an extraordinary
to reheat the next day! Kate really had a annual exhibition. For a time Kate also did level of love and care until she died.
Ask for Steve at: 5 Linmore Court Threxton Rd
Industrial Estate Watton YOU ARE INVITED TO A
Photographic Exhibition South Africa again with a
Tel: 01953 889924 of
touch of Mozambique
African Wildlife & Culture
by David Jessup
at Woods Restaurant,
and Swaziland
By David and Carolyn Jessup
Richmond Park Golf Club, Watton on We have noticed a sad decline in public discipline in Kruger National Park since we
Saturday 5th June 10 - 4pm first went 6 years ago. There are a number of general Rules laid down by the Park
Sunday 6th June 10 - 3pm authorities but unfortunately not many staff to ensure that they are adhered to. These
Rules are handed to every Park visitor on arrival. The most obvious rule is ―STAY
Entrance by donation only IN YOUR VEHICLE‖. Unless in a designated area visitors must remain inside their
All proceeds will go to helping improve the vehicle. No part of your body may protrude from a window or sunroof and doors
life of Zulu families in Africa should remain closed at all times.
I‘m sure it wont be a surprise to learn that this rule is widely broken. On this trip we
have seen a man get out of his car to take a photograph of a Spotted Hyaena which
was standing less than 20 meters away from him. This is a very dangerous animal
with a very strong vice like bite. Also dangerous are Hippopotamus and on a
separate occasion a man got out quite near to a pod of about 25 Hippos which were
out of the water. You wouldn‘t feel very comfortable with your head in a Hippos
mouth !! These massive animals kill more humans in Africa than any other animal.
In spite of their size they can run at speeds of up to 40km an hour.
Now from the wildlife to Soccer. As I‘m sure most people are aware the Soccer
World Cup is due to take place in South Africa in our summer of 2010. It is sure to
attract thousands of foreign visitors and new stadia have been built where the
matches are due to be played and new roads constructed to take the additional
traffic. Billions of Rands have been ploughed in to help ensure the success of this
very high profile competition, but I can foresee problems.
Towards the end of 2009 there were ugly demonstrations near the new stadium in the
City of Nelspruit (soon to change its name to Mbombela). The scenes were apparently
reminiscent of the apartheid era with Police firing several warning shots and the angry
mob hurling rocks at the peace keepers. The rioters were all children with ages ranging
from 6 to 18 who were trying to discourage workers from entering the stadium and
threatening to disrupt further building unless they received new schools. Just one year
earlier during a similar protest they burned down their temporary classrooms with all
their books, claiming it was too hot to concentrate in them.
News Mid-Norfolk Times Page 15
Garden Club It‘s the Sunday Tea Dance and they‘ll all be here today
Members and visitors enjoyed the winner in the Old Hands class was
Aches and pains forgotten, dance the afternoon away.
Foxtrots, quicksteps, waltzes, some are slow but some still nifty,
With memories of how it was way back in nineteen-fifty.
Norman‘s in the toilet and he‘s struggling to pee,
HARMONY
'Flower Girls' demonstration at Ursula Jackson who also won the
April's meeting entitiled Here
Comes Summer. Sheila Bullen and
Joy Tumore took a 'holiday in
Rachel Tarry Trophy for the Best
Exhibit (no entries in New Hands)
and Ann Norris was the winner in
He‘s got trouble with his prostate and he‘ll likely miss his tea.
Eddy‘s got a new love that he met in Thornton Heath,
She does a lovely tango, but she hasn‘t any teeth.
His latest fancy footwork nearly broke his partner‘s neck,
QUILTING
Scotland' which reminded us of the the 'From Your Garden'
pink and purple hues of heather competition with three stems of She mistook his outside swivel for a travelling contra check. A Professional Machine
whilst 'the picnic' - in a hamper - daffodils. Ida‘s had her hair done and she‘s ready for a saunter,
included bright sunny gerberas. Next meeting will be held on She had a vindaloo last night and it‘s coming back to haunt her. Quilting Service
Designs for a church wedding Thursday 13th May 2010 at 2pm Florrie‘s mini-skirt‘s revealing when she‘s spinning in the jive,
included candles, pink lilies, when Mrs Rosemary Ward will be She really shouldn‘t wear a thong, approaching eighty-five. !!! You do the patchwork !!!
They‘ve had their tea and cake and chat and a little laugh,
carnations and green talking on Container Gardening.
Then gamely rise with creaking knees to face the second half.
I do the quilting
ch r ysanthe mu ms. Herb ac eous The competitions will be for a
borders were interpreted by parallel 'Foliage Arrangement' for the Betty Norman‘s made it back in time for rumba number one, For Quilting
arrangements and white blooms. Warburton Trophy, and three stems His cucaracha‘s very neat, but he‘s left his flies undone.
Two large urns held the final of blossom. Vera‘s fallen over in a massive crimplene heap, Wadding & Backing Prices
designs which included a wide Visitors are always welcome. Bert‘s got indigestion and Mabel‘s fast asleep. www.harmonyquilting.co.uk
variety of foliage, green carnations Further details from Pat 01953 It‘s last waltz time and up they get for Humperdink‘s old tune
and white lilies.
The Flower Arranging competition
457315 or Sally 01953 788712 And then: Goodbye, Good luck, take care, God willing see you soon.
Anon (Sent in by Edith Pleasance who is suffering writer‘s block)
Tel: 01953 882484
Mid-Norfolk Times Page 20 News
Dragonfly Gallery
Spring exhibition
The Dragonfly Gallery at Wayland whose drawing of the
House was packed with artists and Babes in the Wood has
friends at the preview for the Spring been used for the cover of
Exhibition, the first in 2010. Fourteen the 2010 Chamber of
artists from across the region were Commerce Directory. The
showing a range of visual art from pencil attention to detail in
BROOM HALL Work Capability Assessments for Employment And Support Allowance – ESA
Country Hotel Citizens‘ Advice is concerned with
how sick and disabled people are
face further hardship by either having
to claim JSA, which is a less
not required to look for work.
A Wiltshire bureau reported that a
Citizens‘ Advice believes that a
much more sophisticated approach is
Saham Toney being assessed for Employment and supportive benefit, or, in many cases, client with Parkinson‘s disease had needed, that not only looks at a
Your Local Three Star Hotel Support Allowance (ESA). This new no benefit at all. Moreover, the stress both physical and cognitive person‘s ability to undertake a certain
benefit was introduced in October of the test, and the prospect of difficulties. He went for a WCA and task on the day of the test, but
2008 to replace the existing fighting unfavourable decisions at a was found fit for work despite being considers supporting medical
incapacity benefit for new claimants. tribunal adds to the considerable unable to stand for longer than 10 evidence and other aspects, such as
It aims to give more help to those pressure of their situations. In these minutes, a tendency to fall, the variability of a person‘s condition
who might, with support, be able to cases, the system risks moving deteriorating speech and and the external barriers they face in
work. already vulnerable people even concentration - he slurred his words finding work.
Wednesdays Steak Night Since ESA was introduced, CAB further away from a return to the and could not control saliva, and had If you have been affected by
Sirloin or Rump with chips £10.00 advisers across England and Wales workplace. very poor short term memory, with decisions from the Work Capability
Fridays Pie & Mash Night have been reporting high numbers of To illustrate these points, the inability to recall conversations that Assessment as part of a claim for
Pastry Pie & Mash with Dessert £9.95 seriously ill and disabled people following are examples of CAB happened a few hours previously. Employment and Support Allowance
being found ‗fit for work‘ under the clients failed by the Work Capability His mental health had also suffered then contact your local Citizens‘
New Ivy Room for Bar Meals new Work Capability Assessment Assessment because of his difficulties. Advice Bureau for help in seeking a
Monday to Saturday 6.30 – 8.30 (WCA). Examples of CAB clients in A CAB in London saw a former A CAB in Leeds reported a client fairer outcome.
Tuesday to Saturday 12.00 – 2.00 this situation include people in the engineer in his 50‘s who was who, following an attack by a gang
advanced stages of Parkinson‘s working as a driver. After feeling ill during which he was shot at and
01953 882125 Disease and Multiple Sclerosis, for a number of months he visited his suffered multiple injuries, suffered Flowers and
www.broomhallhotel.co.uk people with severe mental illness, G.P and was immediately referred to post traumatic stress disorder along
and some who are dealing with acute hospital where he was admitted with with anxiety and depression. The glass are back
COUGHTREY BDK
short-term health problems, such as heart disease and required a triple man, who had consistently worked
Ltd. awaiting open heart surgery. bypass. About three weeks after he‘d throughout his life until this point, at Watton
Unit 2, Coughtrey Industrial Estate Citizens‟ Advice has produced a been discharged he started to feel now finds it hard to leave the house
Church Road, Griston. IP25 6QB report - 'Not working - CAB extremely ill again. He went back to and suffers flashbacks, but is Country
evidence on the ESA Work hospital and after a series of new undergoing medical treatment and
Fitted Kitchens Capability Assessment‟ - which tests was diagnosed with inoperable counselling as he wants to return to Market
Bathrooms
outlines concerns with the limited and incurable stomach and liver work as soon as he can. He failed his With spring weather finally
effectiveness of the assessment. cancer. Although he was advised to WCA and was found fit for work. He arriving we are now seeing fresh
Internal Doors Claimants undergo a medical test,
which should assess what they can
continue taking regular exercise, he
found walking and breathing
feels completely let down by the
system and believes the test didn‘t
cut flowers on our counters as well
as the first of the spring plants and
do, but the evidence shows that the difficult, was in constant pain and take into consideration the true vegetables. Etched glass is also
test doesn‘t account for the suffered a number of uncomfortable impact of his situation, because the back in our range of gift items.
complexities of many illnesses and side effects from both his cancer and questions were focused so much Our knitters, wood workers,
disabilities. Citizens Advice is heart medication. At his WCA he towards prescriptive questions which jewellery maker and greetings card
hearing numerous reports of hurried was found fit for work on the basis just require ‗yes‘ or ‗no‘ answers. He makers continue providing a wide
medicals, where medical examiners that he remarked how he walked says he felt like he was on trial and range of gift items for your delight.
miss vital details, make unjustifiable daily (although not far and not that he was being branded a benefits The cooks have a delicious variety
assumptions and don‘t place enough without discomfort) and could raise cheat, when all he wanted was of cakes and savouries and fresh
emphasis on the impact of mental his hands above his head (once). enough time to get himself better eggs arrive straight from an Ashill
health issues on the ability to work. None of his medical consultants before returning to work. He farm every week. Do come and see
Free Quotations & The report shows how, for these could believe the decision. He appealed the decision and was us on any Wednesday morning
Full Planning Service people, failing the WCA can have an recently appealed the original successful and is now in the group between 8.30 and 11.30 a.m. in the
enormously detrimental effect. By decision and was successful in being for people needing extra support and Watton Christian Community
01953 881243 being told they must find work, they put into the support group for people time before finding a job. Centre.
FINE BOOKS
J.C. BOOKS BOUGHT
SOLD
AND CASTON VILLAGE FETE
& Applestore Gallery Caston Village Fete will be held at
Greenwich Villa, Griston Road, Caston
Telephone/Fax 01953 883488
55 High Street, Watton
Saturday, 5th June 2pm
For quality out of print books, Fine Bindings and
Parking near Caston School
Collectable Editions. New Books including local and Stalls, games, competitions, Books, bric-a-brac,
children’s classics. cakes, plants, BBQ, Raffle & Tombolas,
Visit the Applestore Gallery on the first floor, Watton Silver Band. All Proceeds to Caston Church
exhibiting the Paintings of Kevin Robinson and his Everyone welcome to join us for our
complete range of East Anglian prints including Watton
and Wymondham. traditional village fete!
Church Times Mid-Norfolk Times Page 25
Breckles, Caston, Great Hockham, Griston, WATTON CHURCHES TOGETHER
We all make Merton, Stow Bedon, Thompson
Worship Calendar: May 2010 Service Calendar for May 2010
Sunday 2nd May
01953 881 885 Sun 23rd 9.30am Lay Led All Age Worship
Mid-Norfolk Times Page 26 Sports News
Watton United First Team Back Row (Left to Right): Derek Hunt (Assistant Manager) Mark Allibone, Henry Armes, Kev
Bloomfield, Ben Smart, Andrew Morris, Scott Cruikshank, Gareth Leggett, Mike Callaghan, Vince Harwood (Manager)
Front Row (left to right): Stu Chrystall, Paul Woods, Mark Woods, Chris Bray, Jimmy Walker, Kev McKeever.
First Team - Sat 10 Apr 2010 League the pacy winger for a 1-1 chance that
Beccles Town 3 Watton United 2 was saved well.
Watton United FC
After the midweek game against Beccles However, football is a game of 90 Forthcoming Events
a few weeks ago, Watton‘s Management minutes, and with only 2 minutes 4th Annual Golf Day - £35 per person /
team of Harwood and Hunt knew remaining Watton lost concentration £140 per team (x4) - Richmond Park Across Down
exactly what to expect here today, with when a corner was taken quickly and the Golf club - Friday 25th June. Ticket 7 Irving Berlin classic (6) 1 Could 8 across join? (4)
college meadow similar in size and centre midfielder rose unchallenged includes full 18 holes of golf, BBQ , 8 This wood is a long shot (6) 2 Very small BSA bike (6)
stature (but not in playing surface) to the from the edge of the area of head over Breakfast roll, and prizes. To play in the 9 Notice they've died (4) 3 Vital part of toiletry (7)
Dereham Road pitch. Woods who had stepped off the post. tournament contact Paul Woods on 10 MP's claim for an Essex 4 PTA do Take responsibility
They had identified Anthony Martin, A better performance that deserved 07917 361762 or email pen (8) (5)
younger brother of Norwich City FC‘s more for the Watton team, but golf@wattonunitedfc.co.uk 11 Sailors bed (7) 5 Notably out of the ordinary
Chris Martin, as the goal threat, and unfortunately when you‘re at the Dance - Kenny & The Motives - local 13 Fabric (5) (6)
today welcomed back Gareth Leggett bottom, any luck seems to have deserted band Kenny and the motives are 15 3 wheeled bike (5) 6 Reel test our new home (8)
from university to bolster the back line you!!! Man of the Match: Gareth performing at Watton Sports Centre 17 VTOL A/C (7) 12 Revoke formally (8)
with Armes and James Brown still Leggett (main hall) on Saturday 28th May - 20 Get grime to measure three 14 8 across will get you on
unavailable. Their tactics worked in the Reserves Sat 10 Apr 2010 League Doors open 8pm till late - tickets (£6 minutes (3,5) here (7)
first half, playing a flat back 4, 3 in Bungay Town Reserves 3 Watton each) available from Watton Sports 21 Imitate (4) 16 Something to pack your
midfield and 3 upfront. United Reserves 2 Centre 01953 881281 - email 23 Sound of the seas from troubles in (3,3)
In the opening exchanges Walker Yet again Manager Wilkins and Griffith info@wattonunitedfc.co.uk artist (6) 18 The best time so far (6)
troubled the Beccles inexperienced left were let down by players on the The club have planned our AGM for 24 Roman goddess of the 19 My pet has nothing in it
back numerous times, with his pace and morning of this away fixture. Now Thursday 3rd June (Watton Sports dawn (6) (5)
dribbling ability, and the defence. It was second from bottom in the league after a Centre - 7pm) - It‘s been a tough 22 Free of extraneous
this outlet which finally led to Watton 2 point deduction for cancelled fixtures, season, with lack of commitment from elements of any kind (4)
opening the scoring when Mark they surely can‘t cancel any more games local players causing some games to be
Scribble Pad
Allibone headed in a Mark Woods in their hunt to stay in Division 4. called off, and folding of the A team at
corner from the right. However his young team today showed the beginning of the season...
However, a miss-kick from Cruikshank hope for next season, with Luke Jones We are looking for more committee
in Watton‘s goal only minutes after and Jono Franklin yet again performing members to help out with running of the
drew Beccles level, when their striker well against an experienced Bungay club and more support from the local
controlled and delivered the ball back team. With Merv Brown draft in from community to join up if the club is
with the keeper stranded. In recent the first team bench at Beccles, Watton going to carry on and exist, if you can
weeks Watton‘s heads would have almost sneaked a well earned point, help, email info@wattonunitedfc.co.uk
dropped, but their character shone going in 1-1 at half time with a goal for more information.
through, and they again took the lead from Jones.
with a great passing move from left to However, with only 12 fit players,
right was finished off coolly by the
advancing Morris from 10 yards.
Watton couldn't change things and they
went down near the end 3-2 after Merv Richmond LAST MONTH’S PUZZLE
The winner of the £10 prize last month was: Mrs Eileen Ward,
Watton haven't been leading at half time Brown had pulled them back to 2-2.
since the turn of the year, but the first
half performance warranted this lead,
Man of the Match: Luke Jones
Under 18s Mon 29 Mar 2010 League
Park Golf Walnut Grove, Watton. Well done Eileen for getting
Planar and not mistakenly putting Planer (22 across) as many did.
with Mark Allibone performing well in Wisbech Town 5 Watton Junior
a new central midfield role, and
Bloomfield, Walker and Leggett all
Under 18's 2
Watton played away to Wisbech who on
Club Senior
showing their class at this level, The the night proved to be the better team.
latter restricting the dangerous Martin to
no efforts on goal.
Watton had to reshuffle their team as a
couple of key players were missing.
Section
The managers urged Watton to build on Watton battled hard in the first half and The inter club match season started with a
this lead by pressing the game as they went in at halftime with the score at 1-1. good win over local rivals Dereham by 5
had in the first 45 minutes, as the next The second half saw Watton drop their matches to 1.
goal was crucial. However 15 minutes heads and they just seemed to be 2nd to However, since then we have not done so
in, Watton suffered a setback when a every ball and not physical enough this well with defeats against Swaffham by
shot from the edge of the area slipped in was a shame as Watton didn‘t show how 2 1/2 to 3 1/2,Diss by 1 to 5, Kings Lynn
under Cruikshank to draw Watton level. they can actually play. Hopefully they by 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 and Feltwell by 1 1/2 to 4
As with Watton‘s season, they had some will learn from this performance. 1/2.
early chances in the second period, but Watton lost 5-2 with both Watton goals Stableford winners in March were Dave
couldn‘t convert, that vital 3rd goal. coming from Blake. Flack, Tom Carter, Ken Auckland, Roy
With 20 minutes left, Beccles changed Man of match goes to Jake Scent who as Fleming.
tactics, and pushed centre back Barham the youngest player on the field stepped The first Monthly stroke play medal was
upfront, and this almost instantly in at left back and done a good job. One won by Gerry Knox with a net 68 playing
provided dividends, with him releasing for the future. off a handicap of 10.
Mid-Norfolk Times Page 28 News
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
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Weds, May 19th. Visit to Azsu Alpacas near Shipdham. Written estimates always provided Memorials supplied
Home visits can be arranged
Weds, June 16th. Barbara Miller - The Norwich Shoe Trade. Personal supervision Pre-Paid Funeral Plans available
Weds July 21st. David Yaxley - Sheringham Hall and Park
also Fireplaces, House Names etc. Arrangements may be discussed in the privacy of your own home
For more information on the Watton Society and a 75 NORWICH ROAD, WATTON,
programme to December 2010 telephone Judy Kerr 01953 NORFOLK, IP25 6DH Tel: 01953 881501
Tel: (01760) 440269 (24 hrs)
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