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The Quarterly Mattishall People’s Magazine Autumn 2017 Issue 73
SCORES STORM THE GATES AS MATTISHALL PLAYGROUND OPENS AT LAST
Neighbourhood Plan Referendum on 28th September - see page 28
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Stephen GarnerPaving, Property Maintenance,Garden Gates made to measureand General Building
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I said recently I wouldn’t mention the ‘w’ word but, again, it’s been one of those multi-seasonal periods that can be so challenging for the wardrobe! I did manage to wear a light frock on a couple of occasions and even sat in the garden when the fierce heat allowed. Fierce heat, does anyone recall that fierce heat, a distant memory now Autumn is really upon us, for today anyway. I’ve turned on the heating and given up the idea of drinks in the summer house.
How trivial that reads when we see the plight of so many across the world who must spend their days at the mercy of the elements in make-shift shelters with little sanitation, having lost families, homes and hope. It’s coming up to Harvest Festival time again when, in an uncertain world, we might all give thanks for our mild prosperity and welfare state as we turn up the temperature; pensioners can be confident, for this year at least, of receiving their winter fuel payment.
It was good to see our new playground used by so many young villagers who managed to capture some fine days of fun at the old school site. A fresh term has started now when many older children will be going to their senior schools, wearing smart new uniforms and facing the prospect of double-geography, Spanish conversation or even the challenge of making their first Shepherd’s Pie (domestic science is compulsory again since 2008).
How important it is that the basic skills of preparing a nutritious meal from scratch are not lost, buried under the weight of the ‘factory-food’ that is the ready-made, the fast-food and the take-away. Good that it’s still supporting self-catering, but the current trend for food boxes, along with other on-line shopping, might see the end for the high-street store and the demise of retail-therapy. But the therapy will remain out-of-reach for many this winter! In Britain in 2015 it was estimated that over one million people would soon be using Foodbanks; from April 2016 to April 2017 their usage reached 1,182,954. Last year the Norwich Food Bank alone fed over 9,OOO three-day emergency food supplies to local people who found themselves in crisis and 436,938 of these were children. Our nearest Foodbank is in Dereham : 35 Neatherd Road, Dereham NR19 2AE, tel: 01362 850624 Email: [email protected]. Here in Mattishall those in real need can still appeal to our very own village charity, existing since Elizabeth 1’s reign, to warm and clothe the needy. Details of this facility established by Archbishop Matthew Parker will be placed around the village in September.
Nights drawing-in; fireworks, quiz-nights and Remembrance at the War Memorial on the Village Green. I’ll be there to capture images of our 21st century villages.
From the Editor
and Charlie!
MiscellaneaEditorial Team
Editor Eileen Conway (01362) 858271
email: [email protected]
Assistant Editor & Advertising Anne Jackson
(01362) 858744email: [email protected]
Distribution Liz Hunton (01362) 850491
Article Contributors
Iris Coe
Tina Cooper
Anna English
Bill English
Gramps
The Playground Committee
from an idea by Evelyn Hunt and Loraine Gunsel
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RemembranceIt had been over a year now but Helen could remember the words with absolute clarity.
"I'm sorry", said the obstetrician " but I can't find a heartbeat".
Oh he was gentle and considerate enough; how else was he to deliver those words - as a throwaway line, a compliment or even a joke. There was no good way to tell her that her baby was dead.
No. As she wandered along the desolate beach, the wind whipping her pale face and stinging her eyes, she was still remembering that numbness, that emptiness. She welcomed the pain of the cold on her gloveless fingers: it mean she could still feel something.
"What are you looking for Mummy" asked Effie, eager to please and excited by the wind whistling through her pretty pink cagoule, "look I'm a balloon", she giggled.
"I'm looking for sharks teeth", answered her mother, just as she and Anthony had done every summer since they were children themselves. They had loved the Naze and all its washed up treasures.
"Does that mean there are real sharks in the sea?" asked Effie, wide eyed with excitement.
"No these are fossilised sharks teeth, from fish that swam in the sea millions of years ago."
"how big is a million?" enquired her diminutive daughter holding up her ten tiny fingers. "More even than your fingers AND your toes", said Helen dramatically. That settled it.
"I could be wrong but it might have been the Pliocene period", she mumbled on, "See all that red sand up on the top of the cliffs, well that's red crag and it crumbles away which is why they put up all those fences to stop people from getting to close to the edge and why you have to hold Mummy's or Daddy's hands".
"You never have to hold Daddy's hand" said Effie, a touch petulantly.
The little girl was right. Since they'd lost the baby she and Anthony had rarely held a conversation let alone hands. Children picked up on those these signals so quickly.
As Effie began scraping through the piles of shingle looking for treasure, Helen scanned the bleak beach half-heartedly
for tell tale signs of teeth: her mind wandering.
" I'm sorry" he'd tried to explain gently," but at such an early stage of the pregnancy there is nothing we can offer you to remember the baby."
Yes her Edmund (she knew instinctively that he had been a boy) hadn't even left her with a memento just empty space.
It was then she saw it in the washed up shingle: a tiny blue sandal. She picked it up and held it to her face. It smelled of the sea. She clutched it to her chest and began to sob uncontrollably.
Anthony was just coming around the Naze and immediately caught sight of the unmistakable Effie in her bubble-gum pink anorak defying the grey of the wintry sea to dampen her sunny enthusiasm.
He spotted Helen, and went straight to her, took her into his arms and held her tight as she shuddered.
" what's the matter with Mummy?" asked Effie, a little perturbed.
"Oh she's just very happy that she found something she'd lost", explained Anthony.
"Well I found a plasticine sharks tooth" she said proudly, holding out her hand upon which was a tiny but distinctive fossil.
"How clever", he said , " you've found something to prove that they existed", and he hugged his daughter close.
Tina Cooper
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appointment. All locally grown in our own sustainable, well-managed woodlands.
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Rest Bite
10am 2pm
2nd Monday of the month. A time for carers to meet,
eat and relax during the day. At: ‘Our House’36 Burgh Lane Mattishall, Dereham
Contact: Sue Moore 01362 692685
Mattishall Play AreaIt has finally arrived!!Hooray, the official opening of the new Play Area took place on Saturday 22nd July, just in time for the school holidays. And the sun was shining! Many came to enjoy an afternoon of music, performed by Just Ash, together with a barbecue, refreshments, face painting and more.At 3pm, as the ribbon was cut by the children of the Play Area Committee, a sea of excited children ran through the gates onto the play equipment. The gym equipment was also enjoyed by all ages.It was a memorable and proud moment for the committee members who have worked so hard to see this project to the end for the community.We are pleased to see that throughout the school holidays the play area has been very well used, which is a joy to see. Every time you pass there are people enjoying the equipment and having fun. All our efforts have been rewarded.
You will also have noticed that the all weather table tennis table has arrived on the Village Green, which is also proving popular. It is there for you to enjoy, but you will need to take your own bats and ball with you.The play area has been funded by many grants, donations and fundraising events. The committee is truly appreciative to all the Grant providers and a plaque is being prepared to name all those who made this project possible.The committee extends its thanks to The Barlow Charity, Mattishall Scout group, Mattishall Parish Council and Mattishall Sports and Social club for their support.
Mattishall Play Area Committee
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IMPRESSIONS OF VENICE IN JULY 2017
Venice is belting sun. Like a hot weight bearing down on you, stripping you of both strength and fibre. You just want to lie down somewhere cool and quiet. The
quiet is because of the noise of the crowds all round you: tourists like yourself. Hordes of people all wanting a piece of this ancient city.
It’s a curious thing - the whole world wants Venice - tourists from all five Continents mingling, pushing and crowding out the local people. They’re not so much as looking as all staring at the place through the viewfinders of their cameras. But, there you go - we all want to take Venice pictorially home with us - the canals, the gondolas, the ancient squares and streets, the churches and palaces. And the history, if that can be remembered from the interminable recitations of the tour guides who tirelessly relate the history of Venice from underneath their tour flags. You wonder if this endlessly repeated sermon of facts with which they armed themselves years ago could slowly drive them mad.
Standing in front of the campanili, the iglesi, and the palazi, listening to the guide, you find that your legs don’t like the inactivity. After all, they’re built for walking, not for standing still. Even so, the poor tourist tries hard to take in all the information about Venice as his back starts to ache,
his legs weaken - perhaps to go numb - and his mind yearns for some other simple distraction like lying down in a quiet, cool room. You soon find that you’d much prefer to walk round this beautiful, unique city at your own pace and in your own time to be freed of facts that clog your mind and which, in any case, in a few hours will vanish into the ether of forgetting. Why did you agree to a guided tour? Such is the fate of the tourist who’s fallen into the guided tour trap: too much information, too many facts.
Well, all right, it’s good to be wrenched away from the normal concerns and worries that beset our daily lives. Because, whilst here, you can’t do anything about the preoccupations which fill your mind - repairs to house and home, the lawn to mow now that summer’s here, the flowers and vegs you need to water, and the overnight weeds you need to pluck out. For a few glorious days you can forget (or try to) your troublesome workmates and the stress of daily work. Your friends and relatives might email, text or phone you with worries and problems, your grown up children might want money, or get ill or split up with their partners or want to book you up to look after their children who are the grandchildren you so much treasure and boast about.
But you’re immune to all this because you’re cruising down the Grand Canal in a large gondola and the grandeur of the passing architecture is filling your mind, and the sheer relaxation you feel for having this escape, even if it’s temporary, is rubbing out your habitual worries and preoccupations. Don’t knock mass tourism even if this is the only thing to does for you, even if you can’t remember where many of the photos you’ll show everyone were taken, even if you’re still paying off the whole thing in instalments, and even if the whole thing, in any case, is fading into the mist of memory. After all, you’ve got the whole of the rest of the year to think up where you’ll go next. At least you can relish the excitement of the sense that the whole world is there, waiting for you to come and spend your time and money.
Bill English
If any local farmers have any unwanted tractor tyres that we could use for our ongoing outdoor projects please contact the school on:
Telephone: 01362 858451
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Mattishall Sports and Social Club Dates for your Diary
Saturday, 30th September: Feedback Karaoke Saturday, 7th October: Daz Lewis Saturday, 28th October: Halloween Family Fun with Games & Disco Saturday, 18th November: CHARITY GALA NIGHT music by Polaris and extensive buffet in aid of NICU at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (ticket prices TBC) Sunday, 3rd December: Christmas Fayre Christmas Eve: Karaoke New Year’s Eve: Midlife Crisis
Club opens 5pm on Friday, 6pm weekdays (except Tuesday).
Weekends open from 12noon Regular events: Pool on Mondays, Poker on Wednesdays and Darts on Thursdays
Adult membership is £10 for the year, pensioners £5 NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME
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More from our Village Historian Iris Coe
I have to confess to knowing little about John Caius except that his name is associated with the Patrons of All Saints Church, Mattishall, the Master and Fellows of Gonville &
Caius College, Cambridge. Recently during a search of my ‘office’ for something completely different I came across a copy of the Norfolk Fair Magazine for September 1973, no doubt passed on to me by Mrs. Marjorie James who was the leading light in the formation of Mattishall History Group in that year. In it there is an article about John Caius by the late Mr. Anthony Batty Shaw, formerly senior physician to the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital, who incidentally for those who remember him was a great friend of Doctor Charles Thomson.In the article John Caius is described as the most famous medical man to have been born in Norwich and was one of the most distinguished physicians of the Tudor age. During his life he rose to the height of his profession as President of the Royal College of Physicians of London and as physician to three monarchs of the realm. He achieved a European reputation as a classical scholar and natural historian and for his great act of philanthropy in refounding and endowing Gonville Hall as Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge, his name will always be remembered.He was born in Norwich on 6th October 1510, and was educated in the City before going to Gonville Hall as a scholar at the age of nineteen. Little is known about his family or his childhood. It is known that his father, Robert Caius originated from Yorkshire, died and was buried in the Parish of Etheldreda (in Norwich) in 1532. It seems probable that John Caius spent his childhood in this Parish which is at the southern end of King Street. Originally the family name was Keys or Kees but John altered it to the Latin form CAIUS, when he was at Cambridge.`As an undergraduate, Caius read classics and theology, and after graduation was elected a Fellow of Gonville Hall and warden of its annexe, Physwick’s Hostel. He was originally destined for the church and his conversion to medicine may have been influenced by the Reformation, for he remained a confirmed Roman Catholic to the end of his life. In order to study medicine he went to Padua where he graduated as a doctor of medicine in 1539. He stayed on in Padua as a lecturer in Greek for two years and then spent four years translating the ancient manuscripts of Galen and Hippocrates in the libraries of Italy, Switzerland and Germany. In 1545 at the age of thirty five he returned to England and settled in London as a Physician. Here he soon achieved medical fame and distinction. Within twelve years he had made sufficient money to request Queen Mary for permission to refound Gonville Hall and extend its buildings and to endow it with additional fellowships and scholarships. In 1559 he was prevailed upon to accept the Mastership of the College and for the next thirteen years divided his time between his College duties and his medical commitments in London. However, most of the Fellows at his College were Puritans and conflict soon developed between them and their Romanist Master. In 1572 the Fellows ransacked his lodgings and burnt his possessions in the College quadrangle. Caius resigned the
Mastership and spent the last year of his life “much grieved and disturbed” in his London home.The writer says that John Caius was one of the last great scholar physicians thrown up by the Reformation. One of his chief claims to medical fame is that he was the first public teacher of anatomy in England and was responsible for the introduction of practical anatomy into the medical curriculum. In 1545, at the suggestion of Henry VIII’s Norfolk born Physician, Sir William Butts. he was invited by the King to demonstrate anatomy at the Hall of the Barber Surgeons in London and he presented his pioneer demonstrations for the next twenty years. A further claim to fame was his book on the “Sweating Sickness” that had occurred in five epidemics in England between 1485 and 1551: this was the first original description of a disease and its treatment to be published in England. He also did much to further the aims of the founder of the Royal College of Physicians of London, Thomas Linacre, to raise the standards of medical practice.John Caius ranked as one of the great scholars of the 16th century. It was a unique honour for an Englishman to have been invited to lecture in Greek at Padua; he also displayed a knowledge of Anglo-Saxon in which he must have been self taught and his bibliography amounts to some seventy-two works, a notable achievement at a time when English medical men wrote little.He also ranks as one of the leading natural historians of his day and it was said of him by his friend Conrad Gesner, the great Swiss naturalist, that in this field he had no equals among his contemporaries in England and but few superiors on the Continent. He wrote a treatise on English dogs and contributed articles on rare animals and plants for Gesner who makes frequent reference to him in his works. Many of Caius descriptions were based on animals at the zoo at the Tower of London, but he made a number of field observations including a drawing of a fish, the Ruff, that he had obtained from the River Yare at Norwich and that he sent to Gesner.His interest in antiquarian studies is best illustrated by his work published in 1568 on the history of Cambridge; in an effort to refute an earlier claim that Oxford was older than Cambridge; in writing this he was encouraged by his Norwich born friend and contemporary Matthew Parker, Archbishop of Canterbury.For his munificence in refounding Gonville Hall as Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge, his name endures for posterity. Both he, and its first founder, Edmund Gonville, were of Norfolk birth and many other associations between Norfolk and the College have existed during the College’s six centuries.Towards the end of the article Mattishall and other Norfolk Parishes associated with the College are mentioned, and also a link that John Caius would have welcomed has been forged by the University of East Anglia whose senior members are entitled to dining rights and other privileges at Gonville & Caius College.There is a plaque to mark John Caius birth in the Parish of Etheldreda, erected in 1973 on the old Ship Inn, now 164 and 166 King Street, Norwich.
Iris Coe
9Autumn 2017
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Charity PageGambian Aid Through Education
Dear Friends
How time flies and the summer is nearly over. If you’ve been on
holiday I hope you had a great time and if you still have a holiday
to come, I hope you will enjoy it. Jane and I have just booked our
next trip to The Gambia for the last two weeks of January, so if you
sponsor a child and wish to send a letter, please let me have it by
Christmas. We certainly hope that our visit will be more fruitful than
last time!
During this year we have begun our 18th well, which we hope will
be finished by our next visit. We have repaired the roof of a school
kitchen and helped two schools with the fencing of their vegetable
gardens, so that the children can enjoy a school lunch. We now
have over 80 students, from tinies to student teachers, and it is quite
a big job for Fatou to keep an eye on them all.
We continue to send consignments of clothes, shoes and school
equipment and have been introduced to a new shipping company
who now collect from us. This is saving us the cost of hiring a van
and making a round trip of 300 miles to deliver to Crawley in
Sussex. As an added bonus our agent in The Gambia, Ebrima, has
told us that it has also made his job easier.
Dereham Town Football club has donated a lot of old football strips
and these have been gratefully received in The Gambia, and a
picture on Facebook has received over 35000 views!
Our annual Barn Dance will be on 7th October, at East Tuddenham
Village hall. The ticket price will remain the same at £10.00
including supper of Jacket potato, sausages and beans. .
Our A.G.M. is on Wednesday 18th October at 7.30 in All Saints
Church Mattishall, all are welcome, it’s your chance to hear more
about our work and to ask questions of the Trustees.
The sale of Gambian Craft remains a major source of our income,
so we would welcome any suggestions of groups who might like
a power point talk (we have all our own equipment) or venues
such as craft fairs and fetes where we would be welcome with our
colourful stall.
God bless you all and thank you for your continued support,
Janet (Secretary)
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HOUSES. EXTENTIONS. DRIVES. PATIOS. FENCING, ECT..
S J GREEN BUILDING SERVICES
MATTISHALL PHONE: 01362 858296 MOBILE: 07853 151779
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HOUSES. EXTENTIONS. DRIVES. PATIOS. FENCING, ECT..
S J GREEN BUILDING SERVICES
MATTISHALL PHONE: 01362 858296 MOBILE: 07853 151779
• TRADESMANS LIABILITY INSURANCE • FREE ESTIMATES •
HOUSES. EXTENTIONS. DRIVES. PATIOS. FENCING, ECT..
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HOUSES. EXTENTIONS. DRIVES. PATIOS. FENCING, ECT..
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Offering the highest levels of care and attention to the towns and villages of South Norfolk.
Always here when you need us. Always here when you need us. Tel: 01953 850330 (24 Hours) The Old Dairy, 15 Norwich Street, Hingham, NR9 4LJ 6BN [email protected] www.ivanfisherfunerals.co.uk Jason Davies, Funeral Director
Come and join us,
at our next meeting, where a friendly
welcome awaits you.
Speakers and Subjects
October 11th 2017'Alby Stained Glass
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November 8th 2017'Garden Meeting'
* * * * * * * * * * For more information please contact either.
Adele Cook 01362 857867Jackie Tooke 01362 858447
Scrabble
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Walks
Ten Pin Bowling
Garden Meeting
Refreshments
Bridge ClubSummerBarbecue
OFOF
Craft GroupQuizzes
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VENTURE FARM CAT RESCUE
GIANT BOOK AND BRIC A BRAC
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SUNDAY 24th September 10am – 2pm
Thuxton Road, Mattishall NR20 3LB
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Telephone: 01760 722168Mobile: 07785 746682
email: [email protected]
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Fencing made to order
Firewood cut to size, sold by the load
Tel. 01603 880939
KEITH ARTHURTON
MATTISHALL MEMORIAL HALLSouth Green, Mattishall, NR20 3JT
Fully fitted kitchen, Bar available.
Ideal for any function
Includes computer access with drop down screen and projector
For further information contact
Keith Hudson 01362 850729, 07708085676E mail [email protected]
Public ConsultationA public consultation has begun on the Norfolk Strategic Framework, a document which sets out plans for the county's nine local authorities to co-operate across the whole of Norfolk on key planning matters, running across administrative boundaries and benefiting every resident of the county.
The framework is a document prepared jointly by Breckland Council, Broadland District Council, Broads Authority, Great Yarmouth Borough Council, Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk, North Norfolk District Council, Norwich City Council, Norfolk County Council and South Norfolk Council, and sets out their shared objectives on housing, employment and infrastructure. The document outlines 20 agreements planned to be made between the authorities, including: Working together towards a single shared vision and objectives for future development in the county; working collaboratively to address the needs for the many thousands of new homes and accompanying other development needs (such as employment land) required in Norfolk to 2036; Ensuring that new developments are served by appropriate infrastructure such as roads, green spaces and utilities.
The document also outlines a number of new and existing schemes: Shared schemes for transportation improvement; Improvements to utilities infrastructure; 14 employment sites that will be the focus of investment to help drive increasing economic development.
Cllr John Fuller, Chair of the Norfolk Strategic Planning Member Forum says "We really want everyone to get involved and help us shape a vision that will make Norfolk an even better place to live and work, both now and long into the future."
To view the document visit www.norfolk.gov.uk/nsf or visit your local library. Responses can be made via the website or emailed to [email protected]. All comments must be received by 4pm on the 22nd September 2017.
Chris Baile
Brickwork Specialist in all aspects of brickwork including:
Historic and Restoration
Flint work
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Extensions
Telephone: 07723 094836 for a free estimate.
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A WARM WELCOME AWAITS YOU AT OUR MEETINGS
HELD IN THE MEMORIAL HALL, MATTISHALL at 7.30 pm
WE HAVE PLEASURE IN SHOWING
OUR FINAL LINE UP FOR 2017
2017
October 9th Barbara Miller
'Victorian Gentlemen & One More'
November 13th Frances Middleton
'Dragons & Dreams, A Visit To Vietnam'
December 11th CHRISTMAS SOCIAL**
INTERESTED?
THEN PLEASE CONTACT
The Membership Secretary
Mrs Carol Colledge 01362 858230
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INFORMATION OF OTHER ORGANISED TRIPS
ALONG WITH OUR FAMILIAR CHURCH SILHOUETTE
POSTERS AROUND THE VILLAGE AND UPDATED IN
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SENIOR SLOT
There has been a lot of discussion in the media recently about potential changes to the funding of social
care. This may have been unsettling for many older people and their families who are either already in receipt of care, or who are thinking about organising some soon. But Age UK remind us that these new ideas are only proposals and they are not yet fixed. Since they will be the subject of a public consultation that means they could change a great deal and nothing is likely to change in practice in the shorter term.
The public debate may have prompted some people to begin thinking about organising care for themselves or a loved one and others to want to look into exactly how the rules work right now. Age UK has impartial information and advice on the issue of social care. There is also information available about the current rules around Winter Fuel Allowance.
Loneliness is a growing epidemic in our 21st century world. Recently, Age UK revealed that half a million adults over 60 usually spend entire days completely on their own, often for five or six days at a time. In past centuries many would have travelled little outside their local community and family units remained close. Today, relocation of family and friends, often through employment conditions or bereavement, means more and more people have become physically separated from meaningful connections and support networks; for many, ensuing loneliness has been linked to numerous mental health conditions; stress, depression, and even suicidal thoughts. Loneliness can more lethal than obesity and just as damaging as smoking or alcohol abuse. Now that we are beginning to understand the effects of loneliness, it’s imperative that we start taking active measures to solve it.
We are so lucky to have the opportunity to socialise here in our villages: Thursday drop-in at the Church Room, monthly Saturday Coffee Morning at the Methodist Church, quiz-night at the Swan and Southgreen Park, Meet and Chat at Welborne Village Hall, Knit and Natter at Tabnabs as well as sports and social events at the Club. There are Occasions Outings regular meetings of the Mattishall Society and of course the keep-fit challenge at Gymtec or Yoga at the Memorial Hall. There’s plenty on offer. Don’t be lonely. Get out there!
LIVING WITH DEMENTIA?
You and your Carer are welcome to join us.
THE LINK is held on the third Tuesday of each month
10-‐12
At Mattishall Methodist Church
Our aim is to provide support for people living with dementia and their Carers.
There are activities, games, refreshments, information and support in a cafe style environment. Our vision is to provide a link between those living with dementia and their families and society; helping them to feel less isolated through social contact and support.
The Link is free of charge and is run by volunteers.
If you are carer of a person living with dementia and would be interested in attending The Link please contact:
Melanie Stevenson, Coordinator 01362 858799
Lynda Brandish, Assistant Coordinator 01362 857810
‘The Bereavement Journey’
A five session course, including meal, providing community and
support for people who have experienced bereavement.
At: ‘Our House’, 36 Burgh Lane, Mattishall, Dereham. NR20 3QP.
Courses run throughout the year.
Contact: Sue Moore: 01362 692685
Email: [email protected].
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The Centre Section Dedicated To Young People in Our Area
youth!
1st Mattishall & District Scout GroupScout HQ – On the grounds of the Mattishall Primary SchoolChairperson: Kirsty Keeley 01362 850689Through a fun youth activity programme we try to help young people achieve their full potential and make a positive contribution to society.
****** 1st Mattishall scouting is for GIRLS and BOYS aged 6 – 14 ******
THANK YOU TO BILL DUDLEY FROM THE MASONS WHO ORGANISED A DONATION OF £500 FROM THE MASONS, WHICH WAS KINDLY COLLECTED BY THE CURL FAMILY
The scout group were also lucky enough to have a donation from the Parish Council. The donations, have purchased new tents, a lawn mower and various other much needed equipment and maintenance.
SCOUTS - GIRLS AND BOYS AGED 10 – 14, MONDAYS 7 – 9PMCONTACT BEN FUTTER 07900 976506The scout group said a fond farewell and thank you to Tom MacDonald and Andrew Harding in July for all their hard work and commitment to the scout group.The Scout section has now moved from a Friday to a Monday night and welcome two new leaders, Ben Futter and Tom Withers along with the regular support of Daniel Engler and Shaun WGTB.They have a busy and fun programme ahead for the winter term.
CUB SCOUTS – GIRLS AND BOYS AGED 8 – 10, WEDNESDAYS 7 – 8.30PMCONTACT KIRSTY KEELEY – 07985 691071Cubs return in September to a term that will have the cubs learning about fire lighting, knots and conkers, fun mapping, cooking, camps that will involve skinning rabbits, camp fire cooking, shelter building, rifle shooting and lots more.
BEAVER SCOUTS – GIRLS AND BOYS AGED 6 - 8, TUESDAYS 6.15 – 7.30PMCONTACT SU MCKINNELL – 07415 229307A busy term of arts, crafts, scout skills and a sleepover will see the Beavers working to earn lots of badges.
Have you seen this poster?Cub Scouts designed posters that were then posted around the village. The Cub section is one of the largest sections at 1st Mattishall Scout Group and sadly we are having to turn children away as we do not have enough adult leaders/helpers. There is also a notice up in the Post Office.Cubs meet on a Wednesday night during term time, 7 – 8.30pm. Volunteering, even for a few hours can be fun and rewarding, giving these children life skills and fun memories that will last for ever. If you feel you could give us a few hours of your time then please contact me.Kirsty Keeley – 07985 691071 – [email protected]
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Mattishall Primary School Has TalentMattishall Primary had their annual talent show on the afternoon of Thursday 13th July. All children from Year 1 to Year 6 are invited to audition.
This year there were 40 applicants; singers, dancers, magicians, gymnasts, musicians, comedians and a baton twirler. All the applicants auditioned in June and then two teachers; Mrs Findlay and Mr Consterdine had the very difficult decision to whittle down the long list to just 12 finalists. We had children who have been auditioning for the last 4 years without success returning. This year their perseverance and determination paid off as they made it into the final.
The Talent Show final was watched by the whole school and was independently judged by our kitchen staff, Jo, Tracy and Jane. They had an extremely difficult job choosing a winner.
The winners were Olivia and Brooke from Year 4 who sang and danced to an endearing version of, ‘You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile’.
In second place was electric guitarist Layla from Year 6 playing ‘Seven Nation Army’ by The White Stripes. In joint third place was Luke a very funny stand up comedian from Year 4 and brother and sister Lewis and
Alexie in Years 5 and 3 who played the Cup Song from the film Pitch Perfect.
It is a great opportunity for us to see what hidden talents our children have. We look forward to this end of year treat every year. After the event some of the younger children were seen practising on the playground ready to audition for next year.
Rockinghorse Daycare, in Mattishall, provides quality care for children between the ages of 3 months and 5 years. We also
provide additional facilities for school-‐age children in the form of ‘Stallions’ our Breakfast, After-‐ School and Holiday Club.
Open 8.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, 51 weeks of the year (excluding Bank Holidays.)
15 & 30 hours Early Years Free Entitlement available. Tax free childcare and childcare vouchers accepted.
Contact
Debbie or Ruth on 01362 850409
Rockinghorse Daycare
Carnival King
Our very own villager Zacheri Kneller was Dereham Carnival King this year
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SOUTH GREEN PARK, MATTISHALL
We offer quality home from home care and
education for children aged between 6 weeks to the end of Primary School
We run from a purpose built building with ample free parking and two large gardens
Full Ofsted Registered
Pre-School open 08:00 – 18:00
Government Funding available for 3 & 4 Year Olds
Various sessions and hours available to suit your family
For Further Details Please Contact:
Louise or Julie on 01362 850947
Or visit our website at www.bishybarnabees.co.uk
BISHY BARNABEES DAY NURSERY
We host the Baby Clinic / Health Visitor every 3rd Wednesday of each month
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Are you a budding journalist or just like writing for pleasure?
Miscellanea is looking for new
talent to contribute with a regular slot or one-‐off articles – please contact Eileen Conway with your
ideas and get your pen – or should I say keyboard, busy!
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Experienced team of Chartered Physiotherapists, Registered with the Health Care Professions Council
We can help with: Headaches, dizziness, Neck and arm pain,
Spinal pain, Pelvic Girdle pain, Sports injuries, Neurological conditions, loss of balance,
Male & female continence problems. also
CLINICAL PILATES CLASSES
Clinic at Leys Farm, Hockering NR20 3JE
01603 881184 Early & late appts available
www.parkphysiotherapy.co.uk
Cookers & Dishwashers
Repairs to:
LANDSCAPEGARDENING
Established 1973
Patios, Paths, Fencing,Shingle Drives, Seeding,
Turfing, Etc.
Low Maintenance GardensDesigned & Built
Photos & References always available
For a Quality Job &Free Quote
Phone Tim Luxton on:Honingham 01603 880184
21Autumn 2017
Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep cold callers in
the Norwich area offering high value cookware
Norfolk Trading Standards are warning
residents to be on their guard after Norfolk
Police received reports of a cold caller
in the south Norwich area offering
‘Le Creuset’ cookware.
The cold caller was reported to
speak with a foreign accent and to
be driving a saloon car with foreign number
plates. The items offered are likely to be
poor quality counterfeits of the genuine items.
Trading Standards advise NEVER deal with doorstep cold
callers and NEVER be pressurised into buying on the doorstep
no matter what claims are made about the items. It is possible
this cold caller may move on to other parts Norfolk.
Anyone sighting this sellers in Norfolk or concerned about
rogue trader activity in their community can contact Trading
Standards through their partners the Citizens Advice consumer
helpline on 03454 04 05 06 or to Norfolk Constabulary via
101.
Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a burglary in Mattishall earlier
this month. Sometime between 3.30pm on Friday 4 August
and 4pm on Friday 11 August a number of gold rings, a gold
chain, a Breitling men’s watch and a briefcase containing
16 unique 1930s and 1940s Bulova watches were stolen
from a property in Rayners Way. Police are keen to hear
from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or
noticed anything suspicious in the area at the time. Officers
would also like to speak to anyone who has been offered
the stolen items for sale in the last few weeks. They should
contact Detective Constable Alex Gilmour at Thetford CID on
101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Police are urging members of the public to be vigilant when
dealing with cold callers and that genuine police officers/
staff would never approach residents in this manner or ask
them to withdraw money.
Anyone with concerns about such calls should contact Norfolk
Police on the non-emergency number 101 or 999 if a crime
is in progress. Alternatively, contact Action Fraud on 0300
123 2040.
IT’S SO IMPORTANT TO KNOW
HOW TO SPOT AND AVOID FAKE
ALCOHOLMade with chemical used in anti-freeze, screenwash or nail
polish remover, counterfeit booze can leave you blind, in a
coma, or even dead.
DON’T BE FOOLED - REMEMBER THE 4 P’S:-
PRODUCT: Vodka is the most counterfeited spirit. Watch
out for fake versions as well as brand names you have never
heard of
PRICE: If the price looks too good to be true, it probably is
PACKAGING: Watch out for poor quality labelling including
spelling mistakes and tampered bottles
PLACE: Buy from reputable off-licence premises
FLUTE LESSONSExam Coaching or play for fun.
All ages welcomeLinda Roy DipLCM Tel: 01362 850968 Mob: 07791 395364
Phil’s Gardening ServicesI am a friendly reliable chap based in Mattishall
I can offer grasscutting, hedgecutting,strimming,weeding,shed/fence painting
07920104265
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Food and HealthLEAD-SHOT IN GAMEThe FSA’s advice since 2012 is that frequent consumers of lead-shot game should eat less of this type of meat. Eating lead-shot game on a frequent basis can expose consumers to potentially harmful levels of lead. To minimise the risk of lead intake, people who frequently eat lead-shot game, particularly small game, should cut down their consumption. This is especially important for vulnerable groups such as toddlers and children, pregnant women and women trying for a baby, as exposure to lead can harm the developing brain and nervous system.Not all game is shot with lead. Generally, the large game sold in supermarkets is farmed and will have no or very low lead levels. The FSA’s advice is not applicable to consumers of such meat. People unsure about whether their game has been shot using lead ammunition should ask their supplier for information.FAT-BURNER PRODUCTS CONTAINING DNP appear to be marketed at those wanting to lose weight, as well as those in the bodybuilding community, as a quick way of burning fat by speeding up the metabolism to a dangerously fast level.When consumed, DNP can be extremely dangerous to human health, possibly leading to coma and death. Signs of acute poisoning can include nausea, vomiting, restlessness, flushed skin, sweating, dizziness, headaches, rapid respiration and irregular heartbeat. Consuming lower amounts over longer periods could lead to cataracts and skin lesions and impact on the heart and nervous system. Anyone who believes they
may have taken DNP should seek medical advice immediately.DNP is also known as: 2,4-dinitrophenol, Dinosan, Solfo Black, Nitrophen, Aldifen, Chemox and Dnoc.In a recent survey, the Food Standard Agency found that 80% of those questioned carried out one or more food behaviours that put them at risk of food poisoning. They recommend that we follow their guidelines to save us from ‘funny tummies’ or worse.
KITCHEN HYGIENEWith more than a million cases of food poisoning in the UK each year, the following advice and check-list from the Food Standards Agency could help keep you and your family safe. It may seem obvious, but it’s easily forgotten: Cleaning• Hands are one of the main ways in which germs are
spread. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before cooking and after touching the bin, going to the toilet, handling pets or handling raw food.
• Wash or change dish cloths, tea towels, sponges andoven gloves regularly and let them dry before you use them again. Dirty, damp cloths are the perfect place for bacteria to breed.
Cross contamination• Cross contamination occurs when harmful germs are
spread between food, surfaces and equipment. Help to prevent this by removing clutter that you don’t need and washing worktops before and after cooking.
• Alwaysuseachoppingboard.Washtheboardandotherutensils in hot, soapy water when you’ve finished using them and in between preparing raw foods (meat, poultry, eggs, fish and raw vegetables) and ready-to-eat food. Better still, use a separate chopping board for each.
Chilling• Makesureyour fridge is setbelow5°C,usinga fridge
thermometer to check. This is to prevent harmful germs from growing and multiplying.
• Don’toverfillyourfridge.Thisallowsairtocirculateandmaintains the set temperature.
• Storerawmeatandpoultryatthebottomofthefridgeandproperly wrap or cover it to avoid raw juices contaminating other foods.
Cooking• Cookfoodthoroughlyuntilitissteaminghotinthemiddle.
This will kill any harmful bacteria that may be present.‘Use by' dates• ‘Useby’datesarefoundonperishableproducts,suchas
dairy, meat and fish, and are based on scientific testing to determine how long these foods will stay safe. After that date, food could be unsafe to eat even if it is stored correctly and looks and smells fine.
• ‘Bestbefore’datesareusedonfoodsthathavealongershelf life and tell us how long the food will be at its best. After that date it is normally safe to eat, but its flavour and texture might have deteriorated.
County Council
Norfolk Swift Response
To contact Norfolk Swift Response tel. 0344 800 8020 – select option 1
This 24 hour service provides help, support and reassurance if you have an urgent,
unplanned need at home but don’t need the emergency services.
So for example, if your partner or carer is suddenly admitted to hospital, the Swift
Response team can assist you with getting up, washing and dressing. Or if you
have a fall but are not seriously injured, the team can bring special lifting
equipment to help make moving as safe as possible for you.
When Fred (73) had a fall, he pressed his alarm pendant for help. He wasn’t
seriously injured and didn’t need an ambulance, so the Norfolk Swift team came to
help him. They used inflatable lifting equipment to help him up off the floor and
made sure he was OK. Because Fred had had a previous fall, the Swifts
suggested a referral to the Falls Team to look at ways of reducing the risk of falls
around the home.
Who can get assistance from Norfolk Swift Response?
• Older people
• People with physical illness or disabilities
• People with learning difficulties
• People with mental health problems
How much does it cost?
Norfolk Swift Response is a free
service for people living in Norfolk
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Mattishall Oil Price Savings Scheme
(MOPS) Time to fill up your heating oil tank?
Do you think you are paying too much?
Want to join one of the biggest syndicates in the region
that orders in total up to 70000 litres of oil every month?
It costs you nothing to join—no obligation at any time
Endorsed by Community Action Norfolk
Contact me Mike Onassis
Phone 01362 858222
Mobile 07773330109
E-mail [email protected]
Start saving today!
The Silver Social is a project which has received Arts Council Funding and is run in Breckland and is in its infancy. This first series of free drop in workshops across 5 nearby villages include Mattishall which is where I will be based for 5 days at the Memorial Hall. There will be an official leaflet outlining more information, in the meantime this is my own explanation so that you can tell any interested parties it is coming up.
17th & 19th October 10:00am - 4:00pm The first 2 days sessions will take the form of a reminiscence cafe where participants can enjoy tea and cake whilst conveying stories and memories of village life. * I aim to photograph willing participants during these sessions, these photographs will be
digitally printed onto tea towels and then embroidered with the stories collected by myself and anyone else wishing to participate.
* 20th & 26th October 10:00am - 4:00pm will be drop in and stitch sessions. Using hand and machine embroidery techniques I will stitch their words onto the work. Participants will be encouraged join in and sew during during these sessions or They can call in to chat about the progress of the work.
* 27th October 10.30 - 4:00pm is the last session will be a tea and cake private view exhibition with the work displayed on a washing line inside the venue.
* The participants will be given any work they have made or that has been influenced by them and a small publication of selected reminiscences which will include images of the finished artworks inspired by themselves will be made by myself on the last day as a gift for participants.
My work deals with domesticity, memory and heritage. I aim to place the individuals firmly in their locality in the present whilst acknowledging the past. We will begin with a tea party as strangers and end at a tea party as friends.
mailto:[email protected]://cargocollective.com/lisalittlemailto:[email protected]: Lisa Little @lisalittle52
Lisa Little illustrator and textile artist
AUTUMN QUIZCheese Quiz answers from last month1) Edam, 2) Mascarpone, 3) Lymeswold, 4) Boursin, 5) Cottage cheese, 6) Red Leicester, 7) Port Salut, 8) Wensleydale, 9) Lincolnshire Poacher, 10) Stinking Bishop, 11) Dolcelatte, 12) Stilton
Thanks to all those who sent in the correct answers. Congratulations to Charlotte Crosby who was the lucky one drawn at random and has received a £5 gift voucher.Lets see how you will get on with this quiz, submitted by Anna English.
Please submit your answers to [email protected] by 9th October for a chance to win another £5 gift voucher.
CREEPY CRAWLIES and other invertebrates1. Des' companion (3)
2. Play at Lord's (7)
3. Useful in a power cut (4,4)
4. No wonder dad is so tall! (5,4,4)
5. Half bird, half fish (9)
6. Always on its knees (7,6)
7. Found on a website? (6)
8. Top man in Russian fleet (3,7)
9. Mythical monster takes off (9)
10. Charon was one (5,7)
11. Tiny and wicked combined (6)
12. A small trumpet? Not quite! (6)
13. Put the can back (3)
14. Off to an all male party? (4,6)
15. What the well-dressed biker is wearing (7,6)
16. A bad omen if you hear this (5,5,6)
17. He wants your blood! (5)
18. Never found in little girls (5,3,6)
19. Seen between scales and an archer (8)
20. Run for it, girl! (6,3)
21. The Mona Lisa, perhaps (7,4)
22. In mourning for her husband? (5,5)
23. Might it damage your recordings? (8)
24. This New Englander has a sting in the tail (4)
25. An aural protection? (6)
answers next month
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CLUBS AND SOCIETIES can advertise their events up to a half-page FREE OF CHARGE. LARGER ADS WILL BE CHARGED. Please let us know about any event you are organising in the next 3-6 months by contacting Anne Jackson, Orchard House, Welgate, Mattishall, NR20 3PHTel: 01362 858744 or email: [email protected]
Knit and Natter at TABNABSEvery 1st Friday of the month 10.00 – 12.30Buy a drink and come free
Coffee MorningEvangelical Church on Tuesdays from 10.30 - 11.30am All Welcome.
Mattishall Drop-In CaféHeld in the Church Rooms (next door to the Doctors’ Surgery) every Thursday from 9.30 to 12.00. the Drop-In café is open to everyone (but tends to be mainly over 50’s). Please come and join us. Just pop in any time during the morning for friendly company, tea, coffee and cakes. For further information contact Janet Day 0771 2842541
All Saints MattishallThe Harvest Festival Service will take place on Sunday 1st October 10.30am The Harvest Supper, in the Church Rooms, is on 23rd September at 7pm. Tickets £4 available from the Church Office Remembrance Sunday – Sunday 12th November, 10.30am on the village green. Continued with a service in All Saints Church MattishallMemorial Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving – Sunday 26th November 2017 at 4pm When someone we love passes away, we don’t forget them. That’s why at All Saints, we have a service every year for everyone who has lost someone. It is open to anyone. It doesn’t matter how long ago your loved one passed away. It doesn’t matter whether their funeral was in church. It doesn’t matter whether they called themselves a Christian or religious, or you would either. If you would value a short, simple, reflective service during which we remember by name those close to us and discover something of God’s healing of the pain of loss, come. You will be very welcome.Christmas Fayre – Saturday 2nd December, 10am - 3pm, – Stalls, children’s activities, refreshments and light lunches – Free Entry
Mattishall Methodist Church Monthly Saturday Charity Coffee Mornings - 10.00 - 11.30 a.m. 7th October, 4th November and 2nd December.Led Prayers with Rev Betty Trinder : 8.45 - 9.15 a.m. Friday 13th October and 10th November.Ecumenical Prayer and Praise service. Sunday 24th September at 5 p.m.Christmas Concert by Toftwood Singers in aid of Action for Children. Thursday 7th December at 7.30 p.m.
Would you like to learn to bowl?Dereham Indoor bowls situated at Dereham Leisure Centre run learner courses every Thursday from 4 pm till 6 pm.
If interested just turn up or contact Terry on 01362 525042 for more information. Equipment supplied
Allotments AvailableEast Tuddenham CharitiesHalf or full allotments to suit all requirements. For more
information please contact Colin Cram 01603 880062
East Tuddenham Friendship ClubWelcomes New Members.We meet every Tuesday in the Jubilee Hall from 2-4pmFor more information please ring Pearl on 01603 880567
News from All Saints Church, WelborneWe would like to say thank you to everyone who supported our book sale in any way. The sale of books and refreshments raised £432-38p for the church fabric fund. All Saints Church Welborne will be closed to visitors from 18th September for about thirty weeks for repairs and improvements but services will still be held every Sunday.
For Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals please contact the church office on 858873 or [email protected]
Thank you for your continued support
Linda & Richard Groom
At Dereham Memorial Hall:University of the Third Age - U3A: meet at 2 pm on the second Thursday of the month. Doors open at 1.15, entry £1.00. with a varied programme of talks and demonstrations.
Modern Jive Classes: every Tuesday from 7 – 11pm contact Adele Clayton 07737 376544
Friday 22nd September: Family Friendly Wrestling: 7.00 Bell Time £12 adults, £8 children under 14, £35 family. Buy tickets online: www.fswrestling.co.uk, tel: 07866 796079.
Wednesday 20th September: Save life and Give Blood at Blood Donor Session from 12am
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Occasions’Outings2017
MostoutingsareonthefirstWednesdayofthemonth.Unlessotherwisestated,wepickupat:9am–WindmillAvenue
9.20am–EvangelicalChurchand9.30am–Surgery
Wed4thOct Springfields£14
Wed13thDecCromerPierTheatre£26
Forbookingsorfurtherdetails,pleaseringBarbaraon01362850674
Contact Tina Redshaw on 01362 858436or Sally Bishop on 01362 858757
or go to www.welborne.org.uk
Do you enjoy Scrabble or playing cards?
Or just enjoy a chat and a cuppa?
Well come along to
The Friendly Club 2pm – 4pm
on 21st September, 5th October and then every second Thursday
held in the Bob Carter Court Lounge £2.00 inc Raffle and Refreshments
MEET AND MAKE takes place at
Welborne Village Hall giving you an opportunity to have a go at a
variety of crafts.
An experienced craftsperson attends all the sessions but members are sharing their own skills with each other too. There are felt makers, pompom makers and much more.
Sessions are held on 1st Thursday of the month
(5th Oct, 2nd Nov, 7th Dec) 7.00pm -9.00pm
Info. Tel Jane 01362 858598
Meet and Chat in
Welborne Village Hall
on the 3rd Thursday of the month
from 2pm – 3.30pm
Board games Shove Halfpenny
Book and puzzle swap Refreshments and
Good Company!!
Come along and see for yourself
Welborne Village Hall Events Friday 22 September 2017
Curry, Quiz & Crumble - enjoy an aromatic chicken curry (vegetarian option) with basmati rice and naan bread followed by apple crumble and cream together with a Quiz (team size maximum of six). Start time: 7.30pm (doors open 7pm) Bar available Tickets: £8.00 (please book by Tuesday 19 September) Booking: 01362 850134/858770
Friday 13 October 2017 Film: ‘Their Finest’ (12A) Start time: 7.30pm (doors open 7pm) Bar available Tickets: £5 Booking: 01362 858770/850327
Friday 10 November 2017
Film: ‘Churchill’ (PG) Start time: 7.30pm (doors open 7pm) Bar available Tickets: £5 Booking: 01362 858770/850327
Saturday 2 December 2017 Welborne Christmas Fair (Details to be announced)
All events are in Welborne Village Hall (directions: www.welborne.org.uk) and the films are shown in association with Creative Arts East Village Screen.
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AUTUMN 2017
Summer fun and angst The new play area opened on 22 July and has been well-received by many parents and children enjoying the new equipment in the centre of the village. The table tennis table arrived in August and has been installed on the green.
Unfortunately there has been an increase in incidents of youth-related anti-social behaviour within the village, particularly in and around the new play area and village green. Whilst most residents respect their community, occasionally a minority of individuals become involved in causing problems for others and behave inconsiderately. This can impact greatly on the quality of life of those affected by it. It is essential that the local authorities are made aware of any incidents that are causing issues by reporting the incidents either to the Breckland Operational Partnership Team (BOPT) on 01362 656870 or to Dereham Police on 101. Anyone can record the anti-social behaviour in an incident diary (provided by BOPT). Where vehicles are involved, the most important information is to note the registration number, followed by make, model and colour
These issues are being dealt with by the Police and BOPT and they are confident that their proven methods of tackling anti-social behaviour will resolve the issues. If you see any anti-social behaviour then your evidence could be vital in helping to resolve the issues.
http://mattishallpc.info [email protected]
Application for 50 homes turned down
The planning application for up to 50 homes on land south of Dereham Road was recently turned down by Breckland's planning committee.
Defibrillator training
If you’d like to receive free defibrillator training, please contact the Clerk. Sessions will be held in October.
A47 dualling
Households recently received information from Highways England about dualling of the A47 between Honingham and North Tuddenham. Mattishall and other parishes are meeting regularly to suggest where the junctions could go.
Diary dates
Village litter pick: Saturday 7 October, 10 am on the Green
Remembrance Day service: Sunday 12 November 10.30 am on the Green
Christmas Tree lighting event: Sunday 3 December from 3.45 pm on the Green
Mattishall Parish Council News
LATEST NEWS FROM THE PARISH COUNCIL
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AUTUMN 2017
Neighbourhood Plan referendum On Thursday 28 September the final stage of the neighbourhood plan process will take place. This is a referendum on the Plan when all residents in the parish on the electoral roll will have the chance to vote to adopt or reject the Plan.
This will be a Yes/No response to the question:
‘Do you want Breckland Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan for Mattishall to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?’
Breckland District Council (BDC) have already issued their own notices advising of the referendum and will be issuing polling cards to everyone on the electoral roll. Residents registered for postal votes will receive these automatically.
If the Plan is adopted it will then be used by BDC planning department as part of the decision making process for planning applications.
A paper copy of the referendum version of the Plan and accompanying documents can be viewed at:
Mattishall Post Office
Mattishall Surgery
BDC Offices, Dereham
Dereham Library
They can also be viewed/downloaded at the BDC website:
http://www.breckland.gov.uk/article/4284/Neighbourhood-Plans OR
www.np4mattishall.org - additional documents associated with the Plan are available on this website.
http://mattishallpc.info [email protected]
Your Parish Council
Richard Norton 850262 (Chairman)
Robert Bridge 858150
Hannah Farrier-Dutton 858545
Liz Hunton 850491
Mike Nunn 850132
David Piper 422061
John Rockliff 858774
Janice Smith 690263(Vice-Chairman)
Richard Turner 858084
Luisa Cantera (Clerk) 858786
District Councillors: Our two district councillors are Pablo Dimoglou and Paul Claussen.
Local Plan
Breckland Council are in the process of developing a new Local Plan which will guide development in the district over the next 20 years.
Breckland are consulting with the public until 2 October. To find out more and read what Breckland has written about Mattishall (for instance there are no ‘preferred sites’ for development for Mattishall), go to: https://www.breckland.gov.uk/pre-submission-publication
Parish Council meetings: We meet one evening a month at the Memorial Hall, South Green. If you are interested in finding out about what we discuss, come along to our next meeting.
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Mattishall & Lenwade Surgeries Equipment FundA Potted History of the Trust now that it is 20 years old.
What we have done to date, what we have in the kitty and what can we do for the Practice in the future?Formation
The Fund was started in 1997 by Mrs. M. Clarke & Mrs J. Gunns of Hockering with funds raised from Dances and Socials for the purpose of assisting the Practice.
In 1998, the then Practice Manager Steve Smith suggested that for legal and tax reasons it was better to set up a formal trust under the umbrella of the Charity Commission, replacing the informal partnership. The Trust was duly set up and the three initial trustees were Mrs. Clarke and Mrs. Gunns and Mr. Frewer who was invited to manage these funds. At a later stage Mr. W. English was also invited and joined the Trust.
In 2015 there was a change of Trustees following the resignation of Mrs. Clarke & Mrs. Gunns. At that stage Mrs. A. Jackson and Mr K. Bailie were invited and joined the Trust.
The Trust now comprises Mr. N. Frewer (finance), Mr. W. English, Mrs. A. Jackson and Mr K. Bailie.
Funds, Receipts & Disbursements
Since formation and up to 5th April 2017 the Trust has received some £104,000 from fundraising, donations, bequests/legacies and investment income, tax rebates and indirectly, VAT exemption.
During this time the Trust has been able to provide the funds for the building and equipping of the ‘Gwen Fish’ Nurses Room at the cost of some £40,000.
Funds of some £2,000 were provided for the refurbishment of the Waiting Rooms at both Mattishall and Lenwade Surgeries.
The Trust has also purchased Medical Equipment for use in both Surgeries at a cost of some £54,000.
Present Position
Funds up to 5th April 2017 stood at just over £8,000 after the purchase of Medical Equipment in the current financial year amounting to £966. We have since paid for 4 examination beds at a cost of £2,275 and there is one commitment for a Patient Chair for Lenwade. (price not yet known). This has reduced the funds to approx. £5,700.
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ReflectionsFrank Sinatra had a few, Miss Otis one or more, and certainly I have. Regrets I mean, but I've no idea what purpose they serve nor how to banish them.
Memory is obviously essential to learning and ultimately survival, but the utilisation of valuable neurons on the storage of regretted omissions or commissions that lie way beyond redemption is puzzling and irritating.
What does it matter that you didn't accept the invitation to join Sheffield Cathedral Choir as a boy treble -particularly as it was your parents who refused, convinced that the Luftwaffe had a bomb with your name on it just waiting for you to visit the city centre probably doesn't really qualify as a regret. The real trauma followed when your voice broke and after squealing like a stuck pig for a few weeks you ended up with a range of two tones short of baritone but too high for a convincing bass. Should you regret not having the operation?
The voice was deemed adequate by the Senior History master to play the lead in the school play some time later, opposite a very attractive tall, slim girl whom I would never have dared to approach otherwise. In the play the aristocratic family, with butler, maid and, conveniently, the local clergyman are shipwrecked. The butler emerges as the alpha male, the tall, attractive aristocratic, haughty girl softens and falls for him and they even create pet names for each other. I won't issue a spoiler.
In the real world, living several miles apart and having no cars or telephones, we met only at school.
My cynical male elders had alerted me to what they considered to be the dangers of accepting invitations to tea. 'Feet under the table' a prelude to 'walking out', engagement, and then you were hooked. But in the last week before she was due to depart to training college in London, I accepted.
At the bus stop afterwards I realised that the time for action had arrived and I was about to use the appropriate lines from the play, "Dear Polly, I have grown to love you", when two things happened. The lights of the last bus to get me into the city in time for me to catch the last one home swept round the corner and I recalled the next line, "Let us ask John Trehearne to make us man and wife", and I was only seventeen. The moment passed...
Or perhaps not.
Quantum mechanics is the bedrock of modern physics. It predicts and explains the behaviour of atoms and the particles that make them up, and we are all made of those, but there is no single interpretation of the phenomenon itself that isn't as weird as the process. The one proposed by Everett gives us hope. When a quantum system is faced with a choice of alternatives it, and the whole Universe splits into a number of realities equal to the number of options, identical apart from the option.
Schrödinger’s cat ends up dead in one universe but hale and hearty in another, a small boy braves the Blitz and, after singing like an angel, becomes a resonant bass, one of whose proposals is accepted by a beautiful young maiden and they live happily ever after. But there is a snag. We as observers can live only in the one universe and can't see the alternative realities.
Perhaps we should stop wasting time on regrets and get on with the life that Fate has dealt us.
Gramps.
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Continuity and Change at All Saints“On arrival at the South door of the Church, the bride, leaning on her father’s arm and attended by six bridesmaids and two pages(!) was met by the Clergy and choir …”
After the ceremony the couple processed “… through a series of triumphal arches which had been erected for the occasion” from All Saints to their house (in South Green) where wedding guests enjoyed luncheon.
This was the wedding of Charlotte Heyho and Richard Warcup in 1887 when “the bells rang out a merry peel which continued at intervals throughout the day” as they did at the end of the 21st century village wedding at All Saints between local girl Hannah Cordle and Robert Sangar 130 years later. The church was packed with
family and friends who also enjoyed lunch at a reception later.
Little might be known about the costs of the 19th century wedding but today’s nuptials often demand thousands of pounds and may involve months of planning. We are lucky in Mattishall that help with this special occasion is now available at Southgreen Park where wedding packages can be planned to take place in their new marquee in the open countryside.
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