Escolar Documentos
Profissional Documentos
Cultura Documentos
Wayland
Mens Shed
Barbara's Day
in Rocklands
Griston Homewatch
Unfortunately,
due
to
unforeseen
circumstances, the Griston Homewatch event
scheduled for Monday 2nd of May has been
cancelled to be rescheduled at a later date.
Allotment plots
available in Ovington
Friends of St Andrew's
Plant Sale
May 2016
Breckland Cats
Protection
Ovington
Village Hall
Spring Bank
Holiday
May 2016
A Quick
Look Round
By ORBITER
May arrives, and hopefully the
summer comes with it, for with the
sun in evidence the world seems a
wonderful place.
The annual plethora of sport is upon
us with the Boat Race and the Grand
National already done, but all eyes
are anxiously turned towards our
local Premiership football team, for
at the time of writing the Canaries are
fighting to save their status in the top
echelon. But at least the Norfolk fans
are faithful, with full houses reported
week after week, despite their woes,
unlike those following some other
clubs that are also struggling, for we
see grounds half empty and
thousands heading for the exits midway through matches, as soon as a
goal is conceded.
But, what a wonderful football
season it has been, with a different
team heading the League for a
change, with, for once, the richest
clubs
failing
to
dominate
proceedings, while at the other end
the struggle against relegation
continues right to the very last day.
But the one thing is certain and that is
that several managers will lose their
jobs, for these days, it seems, only
success counts, and whereas not so
long ago success meant finishing in
the top half of the table, now even
coming third is seen as failure.
And so we now reach the annual
human cattle
auction,
when
enormous sums are traded in transfer
fees in an effort to recruit the players
deemed to be essential for success
next season, with ridiculously high
Coming Soon
Christian
Aid Week
Ashill and
Holme Hale
Garden Club
Bradenham &
District
Horticultural
Society
What's on at
St Mary's
Watton
Dance Away at
The Queens Hall
Ballroom, Latin and Sequence
Dancing 8pm to 11pm Admission 4
May 7th, June 4th & July 2nd
May 2016
In Your Garden
With Lotta Potts
The experts will tell you to avoid planting
anything tender until the risk of frost is past. How
do you know? This is typical advice for May.
Gardening gurus will have had us planting out all
sorts of things and sowing seeds but the weather
gurus are full of doom and gloom. Not a cloud in
the sky? Frost. Lots of cloud? Thunder and
lightning with maybe a spot of hail. I suppose
that's a bit dramatic. However, it's like every
other month, see what the weather's doing against
what you want to do (or should be doing) and try
to sort something out. So, onward.
I read an article in the press in mid-April which
was very timely. I make no apology for stealing a
few bits of it as it's a subject close to my heart.
When I was a child we had a lovely bluebell
wood close by. We called it a wood but it was
basically a few trees, mainly willow, that grew on
the banks of a stream. In the spring it lived up to
its name. The conditions were perfect: fertile
moisture-retentive soil with leafmould, under the
trees which were coppiced so that when in flower
the bluebells had all the light necessary then when
the canopy closed in late May and June they
finished flowering and had a rest during the hot
weather (not that that happened too often). All
these wonderful bulbs were native English
(British if you prefer). The point of all this? A
plea not to plant Spanish ones. Whilst quite
pretty these are scent-free and very sturdy. They
are so sturdy they cross-pollinate with the natives
so that with both the Spanish and the hybrids
proliferating soon we shall have no native scented
bluebells. This would be a crime against nature
so I am asking you now the season is upon us to
look out for Spanish bluebells or hybrids and get
rid of them. How to tell? It's quite easy. The
native is slender and curves slightly at the top of
the flower stem. The bells are deep blue to
blueish purple and hang mainly to one side of the
stem. The leaves are narrow, dark green and
pointed. They also have that glorious scent. The
Spanish and hybrid ones are stiffer in the stem,
the bells are all round the stems, they have little or
no scent and the leaves are noticeably large and
wider, almost floppy. If you are able to take a
walk in a bluebell wood just marvel at what we
have. Please leave the flowers as they'll die
before you get them home (if they don't they're
Spanish so well done). If you want some for your
garden don't dig up wild bulbs, it's illegal. Plenty
of sheds and garden centres sell pots so you can
ensure they are natives. If you buy mail order
make sure the seller states native and bred for
sale. If you aren't sure give them a call and ask.
Dads Stovies
Recipe of the Month
This recipe comes from Scotland and has been supplied by
Tuesday Fellowship member, Helen Robertson who prefaces it
by saying I made this when I didnt have enough meat left
over for the second day
It is printed exactly as written!
Peel and prepare tatties, cut into chunks, also onions cut into
nice wee bits. Hoo much you use depends on hoo mony
mooths you are feedin. Cook on the hob in a wee drop of water
until soft you may need to add mair.
When the vegetables are cooked, add left over mince or any
kind of meat or gravy the flavour comes from the meat.
Season to taste. Dish oot sup up and enjoy!
English translation!
Cook potatoes and onions all cut up in a little water until soft.
The quantity depends on the number of people you are feeding.
Add more water if required. Add left over meat, thats where
the flavour comes from. Season to taste. Dish out. Enjoy.
May 2016
Great Ellingham
and District
Flower Club
May 2016
Watton WI
Easter has come and gone and the
gardens are coming into bloom so it
was great for those that attended the
Lunch Club at Thetford Garden Centre
who, having planted, now eagerly
await to view in their own gardens, the
delightful flowers they purchased. The
next Lunch Club will be held at the
Hare & Barrel, a venue we have
frequented before.
A Get Together for New Members
was held at our President, Anitas
home. Seven new members attended
this gathering where a brief history and
background of the WI, its setup and
how it is run was given in an informal
atmosphere. This was a delightful
afternoon chatting with other new
members where a delicious fresh cream
strawberry/blueberry
sponge
was
gleefully devoured along with tea and
coffee.
Further new members
gatherings will be held in the evening
for those members who were unable to
attend due to other commitments.
Our April speaker, Ann Newmeirs talk
was titled My Suitcase, My Patience
and HIM. Ann told stories, memories
and anecdotes of her exploits on
holidays accompanied by her husband
alias HIM all told with much humour.
Ann also displayed her collection of
over 40 baseball caps which she had
worn on her travels along with
beautiful handcrafted tablecloths she
had purchased from all over the world.
Another interesting and funny talk and
much enjoyed by us all. At the end of
Bradenham &
District
Horticultural
Society Spring
Show
May 2016
Great Hockham
Gardening Club
For our last indoor meeting of the 201516 season we welcomed 25 members and
also welcomed two guests, Judith and
David, who we hope will join our club.
Our Little Lodgers
Our talk this month was given by Robert
Maidstone (pictured below) on the many
and varied creatures that co-exist with us
in and around our homes.
Robert started by listing those animals
found in the immediate surroundings
including sparrows, starlings, mice and
bats, all of whom have come to rely on
May 2016
May 2016
What Watton
Wants
WWW-Fighting the Over
Development of Watton
News from
the
Rocklands
Community
Shop
The
management
and
the
Committee of the Rocklands
Community Shop have decided to
computerise all their stock.
Although a lot of this work can
be done whilst the shop is open,
it will be necessary to close the
shop for a short period in order to
complete the transaction on the
computer. This is going to be
done over the second Bank
Holiday in May and will mean
that on Sunday 29th May the
shop will be open from 8.30am
until 10am for normal shop
opening and then papers only will
be on sale outside the shop until
1pm. The shop will be closed
Bank holiday Monday May 30th,
except newspapers will be on sale
outside the shop. It may be
possible that the caf could
remain open during these days,
but this is yet to be confirmed
and please see notices posted at
the
shop for
any further
information. We apologise to all
our
customers
for
any
inconvenience that this may
cause, but it will be worthwhile
once it is done.
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May 2016
Streetwise the
Journey Continues
The All Saints Painters are once again holding their annual
exhibition in the All Saints Church, Stoke Ferry, Norfolk,
PE33 9SF, June 4th June 19th 2016, 10am-5pm daily, by
kind permission of the owner Kit Hesketh Harvey. Producing
approximately 100 pieces of art for sale between them
including pottery and greeting cards, seven local artists come
together this year for the popular exhibition of their work. The
Artists are: Isobel Bartholomew (Botanical Artist), Patsy
Hood (All Media), Frank Logan (Potter and Oil Painter),
Sheila OBrien (Watercolourist), Hilary Sherrington, (Mixed
Media Collage), Anne Wormack (Watercolourist) and for the
first time Toni Arthur-Hay (Oil Painter).
Entry is free and there is disabled access and parking.
WATTON BEREAVEMENT
SUPPORT GROUP - MAY
Wed 4th 2pm Tea and chat at Watton CCC
Mon 16th 12 for 12.30pm Lunch at Griston Waggon &
Horses
PARISH CLERK
(Part Time)
Caston Parish Council is seeking to appoint a Parish
Clerk on a part time basis. This is an interesting and
varied position where some knowledge of operating
spreadsheets is desirable but word processing is
essential. Knowledge of internet banking and cash
book accounting would be an advantage.
Training courses are available and becoming
conversant with the legal requirements of Parish
Council duties will enable the Clerk to advise
councillors accordingly. Remuneration will be in
accordance with the Society of Local Council Clerks
guidelines.
Further details can be obtained by
emailing the Council Chairman:
david.blincow@castonparishcouncil.gov.uk
attaching a contact telephone number.
Alternatively please feel free to call David on 01953
488 495 for an informal chat.
May 2016
Watton U3A
The Shannon
Reilly Trio will
be playing at
Ashill
Shellrock
Circle Club
Project Linus
Norfolk Open
Workshop
Tuesday
Afternoon
Fellowship
Report
May 2016