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The Sexton’s Wheel
November 2016
Issue 155
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A bumper issue this month with lots of events happening on the run up to Christmas.
First of all there is the annual fireworks at South Norfolk House followed a week later by Remembrance Day. Check out the story beginning on page 6 regarding a plane crashing near St Michael’s Church way back in 1944.
There is also an Autumn Fayre [page 13], some more fireworks in Wacton [page 18] and two bingos [pages 27 & 39].
Sunday 27th November sees the start of Advent - would you like guests? If so check out page 27].
Don’t forget to pick up the Long Stratton ‘Then’ & ‘Now’ calendar so you can start filling in events for 2017.
The Sexton’s Wheel team
5 Wearing purple Ten2Ten Service at St Mary’s 6,7,9 A Tale for November ......the month of Remembrance
11 Have you got your calendar yet? Family Cycle Ride 13 Autumn Fayre
15 Local Walk... Advent Carol Service
16 Christmas Community Event Young Blues Challenge
17 News from the library Community Christmas Day Lunch
18/19 Wacton Village News
20 Weekly events Family Breakfast
21 Bi-Monthly & Monthly meetings
22/23 Monthly calendar of events
24 Festival of Christmas Trees & Concert 25 Long Stratton & District WI Long Stratton Youth Cafe
27 Long Stratton Medical Partnership Long Stratton Lions Christmas Bingo You have guests! 29 Thank you Norfolk Churches Bike Ride Nursery open afternoon at Manorfield Tharston Historical Society Thursday Club
31 Long Stratton Guiding 33 Encouraging international friendship St George’s Dementia Support Group 35 Long Stratton Parish Council Diggers & Dibblers Methodist Church luncheon
37 Film in Long Stratton Village Hall Letters page
39 Tharston & District WI Long Stratton Bowls Club Christmas Bingo
40 Church Services From the Parish Registers
41 Messy Church Events outside the village 42 LS Village Hall booking information Wacton Village Hall booking information Church Contacts Church Parish Office Long Stratton Parish Council Office 43 Editorial & advertising information
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‘When I am an old woman I shall wear purple,with a red hat which doesn’t go and doesn’t suit me….’
These words begin a poem written by Jenny Joseph in 1961. It is a poem that has gone on to inspire many. A BBC 1996 survey identified it as the UK’s most popular post-war poem, beating Dylan Thomas’s “Do Not Go Gentle Into that Good Night.” Its actual title being ‘Warning’, though it is often remembered by the first line.
Inspired by the opening sentence in 1997, Sue Ellen Cooper of Fullerton, California, gave her friend a 55th birthday gift that included a vintage red fedora and a copy of “Warning.” Sue Ellen went on to found the ‘Red Hat Society’, “the place where there is fun after fifty.” As of 2011, there were over 40,000 chapters in the United States and 30 other countries.
The women famously wear red hats and purple outfits to their public gatherings, usually tea. It may or may not surprise you that Jenny hersel,f now in her autumn years, having written the poem aged 29, does not wear purple, claiming it is a colour that does not suit her.
Purple is a colour often seen in our churches, it is one of our ‘Liturgical’ or ‘seasonal’ colours. Purple is the colour that we have in churches throughout Lent and Advent.
The colour reminds us of the violet flower that bows its head and is a symbol of humility. Lent is the season of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. It is a quiet season of reflection. The colour of Advent is more of a rose-purple, like the sky before sunrise. This is the time of year when the church waits in joyful hope to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the light of the world.
Advent begins this year on Sunday 27th November, the colours in the church will change and our mood will become one of waiting in joyful hope. But the waiting in hope is just as important as our Christmas celebrations four weeks later. As is traditional in St. Mary’s we will begin our Advent waiting with our Advent carol service, 27th November at 6.30pm where everyone is welcome and we enjoy ending the service with mulled wine and mince pies.
As we begin to feel the pace quickening and Christmas approaching, let us enjoy the season of purple and expectant waiting, when it begins later this month.
May God bless youRev Heather Wilcox
There will be no ‘Ten 2 Ten’ service at St. Mary’s church in November due to Remembrance Day. The next one will be on the 11th December. The ‘Ten 2 Ten’ service is an informal service suitable for all ages – to find out more come along and try it out! If you like Messy church, you’ll like this too.
Ten 2 Ten
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A Tale for November .....the month of Remembrance
In 1944 a lady who was 14 at the time had been to visit her friend who lived in the council houses at the Norwich end of the village. As she was going home she heard a loud noise, she turned towards the noise and saw an American plane coming towards her getting lower and lower - it was so low she could see the pilot and crew in the cockpit.
The pilot turned the plane and it narrowly missed St Michael’s Church, clipped the top of a tree and crashed into a field near the Church. The lady thought the crew had been killed, the pilot had managed to turn the plane so it didn’t crash into the village so no villagers were hurt.
I knew nothing about this so asked my next door neighbour’s son who is an aviation archaeologist. He gave me the following facts.
From Civil Defence Records1st April 1944 15.45 hours reported B24 crashes at Long Stratton 250 yards east of main road, 150 yards north of St Michael’s Church. No bombs on board. The Civil Defence went to most local aircraft crashes and recorded the basic details.
From the official records we know that on 1st April 1944 the American 8th Army Air force despatched 245 B17 Flying Fortresses and 195 B24 Liberator bombers to Ludwigshafen, a city on the Rhine opposite Mannheim, on what was mission number 287. The B17’s encountered heavy cloud over France so turned back bringing back their bombs without loss.
The B24’s also encountered bad weather but continued with the mission,dropping their bombs on Strasbourg, Pforzheim, Schaffhausen and Graffhausen with 12 aircraft being lost in action and three bombers crashing in England on their way back to their bases.
A B24 in flight like the one that crashed
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The B24 that crashed at St Michael’s was one of these. It was from the 702nd Squadron of 445th Bomb Group based at Tibenham with the following crew on board:
Out of the crew of ten, three air men survived - Robert Diffenbacher, Walter Russell and Edward Ringle.
One of those who perished was Alfred H Luhmann, the right hand side waist gunner. Alfred was born on the 8th April 1920, he lived at Hackensack, New Jersey. After the war a road in his town was named in his honour.
People from the village went to see the crash site. Neville Addy, who was five at the time, remembers going to see the crashed plane, but when he got to the stile which led into the field he didn’t know how to get over it, so didn’t actually get to see the crashed plane until a few days later, when his mum took him.
702nd 1943/44 Crew to Mission query Group Mission 46 Month Apr Day 1 Formation Pos. 15 Aircraft Tail No. 41-29463 Sq. ID-Call Ltr WV-V
Last Name First MI Succ Crew Position Rank Dana Phil C 1st Pilot 1st Lt Eberhardt Edward (nmi) Jr Copilot 2nd Lt Steen Robert W Navigator 2nd Lt Russell Walter S Jr Bombardier 2nd Lt Brimley Vincent (nmi) Flight Engineer T/Sgt Smith Jasper P Radio Operator T/Sgt Diffenbacher Robert F Left Waist Gunner S/Sgt Luhmann Alfred H Right Waist Gunner S/Sgt Mentel Merle J Ball Turret Gunner S/Sgt Ringle Edward R Tail Turret Gunner S/Sgt
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Pieces of perspex [plexiglass] from the plane’s windows were collected by local boys, who made rings out of it to give to their girlfriends. The lady who saw the plane crash had one for several years but doesn’t know where it is now.
The Parish Council Minutes of 13th April 1944 state: Letter sent to officer commanding at Tibenham to convey sympathy to relations and friends of the men who lost their lives in the plane crash Saturday April 1st. Crew praised for sacrificing their lives to avoid crashing into village.
My thanks to the lady who told me about the plane, Nigel Beckett for the information, the 445th Bomb Group who gave permission for us to use the crash photograph and Linda who obtained the photograph and typed this up.
Our thanks to all the people who have given their lives in so many conflicts all over the world.
WE WILL REMEMBER THEMJudith Baker
[If anyone else has any memories of this incident and would like to tell me please contact me through the Church Parish Office or e-mail [email protected]]
The site of the B24 crash on Saturday 1st April 1944
The memorial at Tibenham airfield
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Long Stratton ‘Then’ and ‘Now’ Calendar 2017The Churches of St Mary’s and St Michael’s have produced a calendar for 2017 which is now on sale. It portrays different parts of the village from the past to the present. The cost is £5 and they are available from various places in the village - The Butcher’s House, Lawrence Paul, Bekays, Stratton Motor Company, Cycle Shed, Cheshunt Hairdressers and Scissorhappy. Or you can call in to the Church Parish Office, The Rectory, 8 Flowerpot Lane Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 12.30pm.
Family Cycle Ride The final Family Cycle ride of the year took place on Sunday 30th October.
We headed to Goodies Farm shop via Wood Green and Ansons Lane, which is where the first ride went way back in May 2015.
Since then we have taken twelve different rides to various pubs and places of interest. This will be my last time as the organiser of Family Cycling as due to working away and family the commitment of one Sunday a month is not sustainable.
If anyone is able to take on the role feel free to contact me. It requires someone to organise a ride one Sunday a month of about 10 to 15 miles suitable for families, the onus being on those coming on the ride to be responsible for their own maintenance and safety , in effect be self sufficient. I can be contacted on 01508 536724
The Cycle Tourist Club, now renamed Cycling UK, were previously approached in regard to training a Cycle ride leader. There is funding available for this in their budget and anyone taking on this role could qualify to do the course to train as a ride leader, although it would mean the rides would need more formal organisation.
Happy cycling Jez Briggs
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LOCAL WALK .... OctoberThe trouble with writing a report on a walk like this is that it is such a sociable group of walkers, expertly lead this time by Paul, with welcoming a couple of new walkers and chatting as we went along, I haven’t a clue where we went. Well, I have a vague idea. We did cross into Suffolk at one point - we didn’t need passports, even after Brexit!
So no map this time, if interested you will just have to join us for the next walk. First Monday of the month [7th November], meet in the car park by the public toilets, 10.00 am.
We transferred to Harleston to start this one. Passing a no entry sign in the middle of a field we continued on round Weybread pits, which at times was like visiting the lake district, but without the hills! very pretty though. The mill at Needham was again very picturesque.
The weather has been very kind to us for the last couple of walks, sunny with light cloud and no wind, long may it last.
We saw a pair of buzzards being mobbed by rooks. Lovely to see buzzards again. Growing up in Norfolk, and from a boy, a keen bird watcher, I never spotted them. Probably a combination of 60’s pesticides and over zealous gamekeepers. Moving to Devon for a few years, I was amazed how many there were flying around. We have got them back, let’s look after them.
We also came across a very nice gentleman selling garden produce from a stall on a tiny country lane. I think we were probably the best customers he had all day, buying apples, raspberries, flowers and vegetables. So, laden down but not too far to go back to the cars we concluded another very enjoyable morning.
Advent Carol Service Sunday 27th November St. Mary’s Church - 6.30pm
Followed by Mulled Wine and Mince Pies
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Christmas Event Friday 2nd December
5pm – 8pm
South Norfolk Shopping Precinct and surrounding area
Come and see Father Christmas
Enjoy some late night Christmas shopping
Listen to the band and choir
Whilst eating a hot dog from the BBQ
Variety of stalls and a ‘Decorate the Christmas stocking competition’
Plenty of fun for people of all ages Look out for more information over the coming weeks around the village
(Stalls £10 – need to be able to provide own tables and shelter – to book Contact Amanda Phillips on 01508 530569 or message her via facebook)
Raising money for …
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For library opening times and more information on all our events and services visit: www.norfolk.gov.uk/libraries, or call Long Stratton library on 01508 530797
OPENING HOURS Monday: 10.00-1.00; 2.00-5.30 Tuesday: 2.00 – 5.30Thursday: 10.00-1.00; 2.00-7.30 Saturday: 9.00-1.00
News from Long Stratton LibraryWe have a new app for accessing your library account from your mobile phone; look for Spydus Mobile on the Google playstore or Apple store, renew your loans or request new books using the built-in barcode reader on the go!
Look out for some exciting taster sessions from Community Learning at your library; provisionally on Thursday 1st December; design your own seasonal table or tree decorations. Please call the library for more details.
We have a new group for knitters and stitchers from 5.15pm every Thursday evening. Everyone is welcome, you don’t have to commit to coming every time, just bring your knitting and drop in to enjoy a cuppa and a chat.
Regular events:Craft group is every Monday morning Book Group on the 4th Thursday at 6.30pm. Young People’s Job Club has changed days and is now on every other Tuesday morning 10am – 12 noon. Please ring to confirm which dates in November.Sight Information Point is on Thursday 10th NovemberBounce & Rhyme times on alternate Monday mornings; November dates 7th and 21st are 10.30 -11am for toddlers and 11.15 – 11.45 am for babies.Wordsworth the cat junior reading group is on Tuesday 1st November at 3.30pm. Lots of fun activities around reading for your 7-11 year-olds, come along to find out more!
Community Christmas Day Lunch Alone at Christmas?
Would you like to enjoy Christmas lunch in the village hall with friends old and new?
We would like to offer it free to those who need it, including families. Others can contribute what they like (turkey, sprouts, pudding, money, time …)
Whether you can contribute or not you are very welcome
An invite should be included with the magazine Or contact Rev Heather on 01508 530238 … [email protected]
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Wacton
Coffee morningsThese are held in the village hall on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 10.30am - everyone welcome. Dates for November are the 1st and the 15th.
Silver SurfersThis is an adult computer club which meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month - 1 - 3pm. Dates for November are the 10th and the 24th.
For more information contact Calvin Goreham [530823] or Sue Baker [531662].
Fireworks in the Darkon Wacton Green
Saturday 19th November 6pm - 9pmDisplay by Norwich Fireworks
Sponsored so far by:- Norwich Fireworks, Taxis, Netherton House, Dr. Willis, Mr. M. Dixon, G.Farrow, Home Scape, Mr. S. Cructhfield, W. Engineering, Wills
Workware, Martial Arts, FDM , Enterprise, Classic Cars, EMPIRE and The Spice House.
There will be a Licensed Bar Hot Food and BBQ
Entrance is free - Donation Buckets on the night
WACTON SOCIAL CLUB
The Social Club is open on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month. Hot food is available on the 3rd Friday of each month. Dates for November are the 4th and the 18th.For more information contact Mark Hardwick on 01508 530815/[email protected].
Meeting held on 12th SeptemberAll six Trustees were present. The main topic concerned the aftermath of the party of the previous Saturday. The hall was left in a disgraceful state requiring a huge effort to get it ready for another function on the following day. Shortcomings in the hall booking process were clear, as was the necessity for demanding a deposit for adult parties where alcohol is to be served, irrespective of previous ‘good behaviour’.
More positively we noted that an oil gauge had been fitted to the storage tank, replacing the primitive and unreliable stick upon which we previously relied to judge when to order in supplies. It was agreed that this was a major technical advance.
NEWS FROM WACTON VILLAGE HALL
Churchyard tidy upA big thank you to everyone who helped with the Wacton Churchyard tidy up. The results were fantastic and it was wonderful to see so many people helping.
Heather on behalf of Wacton PCC
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VILLAGE NEWS
Village Hall, Hall Lane, Wacton NR15 2UH EMail: [email protected] - Tel: 01508 218452
Wacton Parish Council
The Parish Council website is now up and running, so villagers can keep up to date with what is happening with their council and councillors. Website address is wactonpc.org.uk Also you can find us on Facebook.
Councillor Rita Day is co-ordinating a foot care specialist to visit Wacton on a regular basis within the Village Hall. For more information please contact her on 01508 218407 or email [email protected]
Councillor Rene Rowson is organising the children’s Christmas party again this year, the date is yet to be finalised. Places are limited so if you wish your child/children to attend or to find out more details, please contact her on 01508 530468 or email [email protected]
District Councillor Des Fulcher reported that at a recent scrutiny meeting at South Norfolk House the predominant topics were about waste changes and how they are progressing. Also that the next local ‘Reuse & Recycle’ event will be held in Hempnall in early December. He also reported that a 3G artificial pitch is being installed behind the leisure centre in Long Stratton which is being jointly funded by The Football Association and South Norfolk Council.
District Councillor Kevin Worsley reported that the next phase of the boundary reviews will start from 8th November 2016, with the final decisions on 14th March 2017. He also reported that the Autumn Leaf Clearance is due to start, if there are any areas that are in need of clearing contact [email protected] to arrange the team to visit.
The clearance of the northern end of the pond on the village green has now started with trees cut, debris and weeds removed and also the stumps were poisoned to impede their re-growth.
BT has placed the red telephone box on their list for removal in due course as it has not been used to make any calls in the last 12 months.
Next meeting is on Wednesday 2nd November - 7pm in the village hall.
November Church ServicesSunday 6th 9.45am Holy CommunionSunday 13th 3.00pm Remembrance Day ServiceSunday 20th 9.45am Holy Communion
Advance notice: We shall be decorating the Church for Christmas, including decorating the tree, on Saturday 17th December from 10.30am - everyone welcome
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Weekly Events Monday Activities Venue Time123 Toddler Group Methodist Church
during term time9.15 - 11.15am
Craft Group Library 10.30am to 12.30pmBell Ringing Practice St Mary’s Church 7.30pm to 9pm
Tuesday Activities Venue TimeLunch & activities Day Centre 10am to 3pmStratton Community Choir Mayfields Care Home 7.30pmLong Stratton Youth CafeYear 6 upwards
Methodist Church during term time
7.15-9pm
Thursday Activities Venue TimePilates Wacton Village Hall
Jo Douglas 01508 530261 [email protected]
9.30am Intermediate10.30am Beginners
Lunch & activities Day Centre 10am to 3pmCoffee morning Methodist Church 10am to 11.30amShort Mat Bowls Coronation Hall, Great
Moulton - Peter Grant 01508 536753
2pm
Knitters & Crafters evening Library - more information on page 17
5.15pm to 7.15pm
Wednesday Activities Venue Time123 Toddler Group Methodist Church
during term time9.15 - 11.15am
Short Mat Bowls Coronation Hall, Great Moulton - Peter Grant 01508 536753
2pm
Family Breakfast at Long Stratton Congregational Church Hall
Sunday 20th October at 9.45 amCome and get fed on bacon rolls and other yummy delights - Cost? FREE
Followed by Family Service [optional]
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Bi-Monthly & Monthly Meetings Activity Venue & Time
Local Walk - Monday 7th November 10am Long Stratton car park
Coffee Morning - Tuesday 1st November 10.30am - Wacton VH
Methodist Church luncheon - Tuesday 1st November - see page 35
12.30pm - Meth Church
Wacton Parish Council - Wednesday 2nd November 7pm Wacton Village Hall
Long Stratton Parents Reading Group - Thursday 3rd November
9am-10am Tudor Bakehouse
Bounce & Rhyme - Monday 7th November - see page 17
10.15am 18mths to 5yrs - 11am 0 to 18mths at the Library
Long Stratton Parish Council - Monday 14th November 7pm - Methodist ChurchSight Information Point - Thursday 10th November - see page 17
2-4pm - Library
Diggers & Dibblers Gardening Club - Tuesday 8th November - see page 35
6.30pm - Forncett V Hall
Board Games Club - Wednesday 9th November 2-4pm - Meth ChurchLong Stratton Lions - Wednesday 9th November Contact Roy on 531406Wacton Silver Surfers - adult computer club - Thursday 10th November - Calvin Goreham 530823/Sue Baker 531662
1 - 3pm - Wacton VH
Thursday Club - Thursday 10th November - see page 27 2pm - Long Stratton VHTharston & District WI - Thursday 10th November 7.30pm - Wacton VHCoffee Morning - Tuesday 15th November 10.30am - Wacton VHLong Stratton & District WI - Wednesday 16th November - AGM & pudding evening. Competition: pretty dessert bowl and a flower/stem of berries - see page 25
7.30pm Long Stratton VH
Bounce & Rhyme - Monday 21st November - see page 17
10.15am 18mths to 5yrs11am 0 to 18mthsat the Library
Long Stratton Lions - Wednesday 23rd November Contact Roy on 531406 Wacton Silver Surfers - adult computer club - Thursday 24th November - Calvin Goreham 530823/Sue Baker 531662
1 - 3pm - Wacton VH
Book Club - Thursday 24th November - see page 31 6.30pm - Library
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The Sexton’s WheelM T W T F S S
1Methodist Church Lunch
see page 35
Wordsworth the Cat junior reading group at the Library
3.30pm - see page 17
2Wacton Parish Council 7pm
Wacton Village Hall
3Long Stratton Parents Reading Group - 9am Tudor House Bakery
4 5Fireworks at South Norfolk
House - gates open 6pmsee front cover
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7Local Walk - see page 15
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Board Games Club at the Methodist Church 2pm
Long Stratton Lions 7.30pmcontact Roy on 01508 531406
for venue
10Sight Information Point
2 - 4pm Library see page 17
Tharston WI @ Wacton VH7.30pm
Thursday Club 2pmLong Stratton Village Hall
see page 29
11 12Autumn Fayre 2-4pm
Long Stratton Village Hallsee page 13
13 Remembrance Day Service
10.50amSt Mary’s Church
14 Bounce & Rhyme at the Library - see pages 17
Long Stratton Parish Council 7pm Methodist Church
15 Diggers & Dibblers - 6.30pm
see page 33
Coffee MorningWacton Village Hall 10.30am
16 Long Stratton & District WI
7.30pm Village Hallsee page 25
17 18Long Stratton LIons Christmas
Bingo - Depwade Court7pm for 7.30pm
see page 27
19Fireworks in the DarkWacton Green 6pm
see page 18
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Family breakfast at the Congregational Church
9.45am see page 20
21‘Learning to Drive’ film in Long Stratton Village Hall
- 1pmsee page 37
22 23 Long Stratton Lions 7.30pm
contact Roy on 01508 531406 for venue
24Book Club 6.30pm at the
Library - see page 17
Harleston Cinemasee page 18
25 26Messy Church at theJunior School 9 am
see page 41
27Advent Carol Service
6.30pmSt Mary’s Church
see page 15
28 Bounce & Rhyme at the
Library - see pages 17
29 30
Tharston HIstory Society 7.15pm - see page 29
1 December 2Christmas in the Community
see page 16
Long Stratton Bowls Club Bingo
see page 39
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St Mary’s Church Festival of Trees & Concert
see page 24
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November 2016M T W T F S S
1Methodist Church Lunch
see page 35
Wordsworth the Cat junior reading group at the Library
3.30pm - see page 17
2Wacton Parish Council 7pm
Wacton Village Hall
3Long Stratton Parents Reading Group - 9am Tudor House Bakery
4 5Fireworks at South Norfolk
House - gates open 6pmsee front cover
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7Local Walk - see page 15
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Board Games Club at the Methodist Church 2pm
Long Stratton Lions 7.30pmcontact Roy on 01508 531406
for venue
10Sight Information Point
2 - 4pm Library see page 17
Tharston WI @ Wacton VH7.30pm
Thursday Club 2pmLong Stratton Village Hall
see page 29
11 12Autumn Fayre 2-4pm
Long Stratton Village Hallsee page 13
13 Remembrance Day Service
10.50amSt Mary’s Church
14 Bounce & Rhyme at the Library - see pages 17
Long Stratton Parish Council 7pm Methodist Church
15 Diggers & Dibblers - 6.30pm
see page 33
Coffee MorningWacton Village Hall 10.30am
16 Long Stratton & District WI
7.30pm Village Hallsee page 25
17 18Long Stratton LIons Christmas
Bingo - Depwade Court7pm for 7.30pm
see page 27
19Fireworks in the DarkWacton Green 6pm
see page 18
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Family breakfast at the Congregational Church
9.45am see page 20
21‘Learning to Drive’ film in Long Stratton Village Hall
- 1pmsee page 37
22 23 Long Stratton Lions 7.30pm
contact Roy on 01508 531406 for venue
24Book Club 6.30pm at the
Library - see page 17
Harleston Cinemasee page 18
25 26Messy Church at theJunior School 9 am
see page 41
27Advent Carol Service
6.30pmSt Mary’s Church
see page 15
28 Bounce & Rhyme at the
Library - see pages 17
29 30
Tharston HIstory Society 7.15pm - see page 29
1 December 2Christmas in the Community
see page 16
Long Stratton Bowls Club Bingo
see page 39
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A Festival of Christmas Trees St. Mary’s church, Long Stratton
Come and see our fantastic display of Christmas trees decorated by different organisations within the village
Sun 4th – Sat 10th December Church open daily 10-4pm (12.30-4pm
on the Sunday) Refreshments available In addition ..…
On Sunday 4th December, 7pm there will be a Concert by the Poringland Singers
Tickets £5 in advance or £6 on the door (Children under 12 free)
Wednesday 7th December, 7.30pm. Come and join us for a demonstration of Christmas Wreath making and then have a go yourself - £5 per person
To book tickets or book a place for Christmas Wreath Making ring Heather on 01508 530238
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Long Stratton & District WIOur Long Stratton Committee here in Long Stratton were keen for our W.I. to take part in National W.I. Sports Week. We perused the suggested activities and decided to go with the option of thinking up a sporty idea of our own. We advertised in the Sexton’s Wheel for help with petanque or boules but were unlucky. However our member Helen found a set of boules in a charity shop and so we decided to give it a go.
An hour before our main meeting and before daylight faded, six keen members played several games on the grass behind the village hall. We don’t know who won but all enjoyed the exercise. Whilst organising this we found most of our members are very active doing various exercise classes or their own gardening.
Our September meeting was a harvest meal of a Ploughman’s followed by blackberry and apple pies made by Jane and Diane. To fit the season, our competition was for a mouse in any medium and the winner was Pat with a lovely sugar craft scene.
The W.I. has its own college in Oxfordshire and many Norfolk W.I.s are raising funds to help with the upkeep. Our W.I. decided to donate the money raised by our monthly raffle.
Our 16th November meeting will be the AGM and a Pudding Evening. Visitors are always welcome to come along for 7.30.pm at Long Stratton Village Hall. For further information call the Secretary Mrs. Shirley Housden on 01508 531154.
Long Stratton Youth CafeThe Long Stratton Youth Cafe has resumed after the summer break with an influx of new members and some old faces as well.Attendances of over thirty being a now weekly occurrence.
We have also had a number of new leaders volunteer, including a young leader. Jez and the chair Matt would like to say a big thanks to all for their continued hard work in keeping the organisation going. To Will for always being there to set up and take down, aided by Ryan and Charlie, and to Julie for the runs to Makro’s to keep the tuck shop stocked.
At the end of the year we will be looking for a further grant to keep running and give the young people of the village something to enjoy each Tuesday evening. This is a great success when only months ago we had concerns that the lack of leaders would make continuing difficult. Thanks to our new leaders for helping us turn the corner.
Jez, Matt, Julie, Will, Tina, Les and DianneThe Youth Cafe runs each Tuesday during term time between 7.15pm and 9pm at the Methodist Chapel, entry is £1. With projected Wii U and Xbox One, and traditional games table tennis, table football, air hockey, pool and a chill out area and the legendary tuck shop.
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Long Stratton Medical PartnershipNovember is the time for many men to trial a new facial hair look….. with varying degrees of success. The ever popular ‘Movember’ is a month dedicated to increasing the awareness of Men’s Health conditions, in particular prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health problems such as depression.
Men are historically more reluctant to seek advice for medical concerns and as a result may present late with symptoms of illness. We have NHS health checks available for all patients aged 40-74 without pre-existing conditions. These checks include blood pressure, BMI and cholesterol checks, and if you have other concerns then we can arrange further reviews as necessary.
We would also encourage men to seek advice if they have any symptoms that are concerning them, remember - early detection is the most important factor in treating problems so if you notice something is not feeling right, do something about it.
Doctor Update - Dr Kirsty Hewitt (FY2) will be leaving us at the end of November having worked with us for four months as part of her training. She has proved herself an excellent doctor and we wish her well in her future career, which judging by her performance whilst working with us we feel should definitely be in General Practice. Dr Lara Douglass
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including Mary, Joseph and a Donkey) are travelling round our village this Advent (Sunday 27th November –
Christmas Eve) and are looking for an invitation to your home.
Can you host the Holy Family for just one night and then pass them on, with a prayer, to the next home?
For more information ring (01508) 530238 or [email protected]
Long Stratton Lions are holding their Christmas bingo night at Depwade Court. Good prizes and raffle - All welcome.
Doors open 7pm, eyes down at 7.30pm
Friday 18th November
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MANOR FIELD INFANT & NURSERY NURSERY OPEN AFTERNOON
Wednesday 16th NovemberWe would like to invite any parents who have children aged 0-3yrs to our Nursery Open Afternoon on Wednesday 16th November from 3.30pm – 4.30pm. This is a drop-in session that gives parents the opportunity to look around the nursery and the rest of the school, meet our staff and ask any questions that you may have.
Everyone is welcome. We encourage you to bring your child(ren) with you to visit so that they can see what we have to offer.
The Norfolk Churches Trust Bike Ride 2016As you read this the clocks will have gone back and we will be preparing for winter. The long summer has merged into a beautiful autumn and my bike ride seems months ago.
As always the people at each church were very welcoming and encouraging as I pedalled on in wind and rain - visiting 45 churches this year.
I would like to thank everyone who kindly sponsored me, it is a lovely time of year to be out on a bike. My total this year for the Methodist Church, Long Stratton was £153 - a wonderful amount. Once again, many thanks. Judith Naunton.
THARSTON HISTORY SOCIETYWe are a local history group who meet bi-monthly with the aim of encouraging an interest in the history of Tharston and its immediate surroundings. Our next meeting will be held at Picton Farm Meeting Room in Tharston on Wednesday 30th November, 7:15pm with refreshments for a 7:30pm start. The main theme for the meeting has yet to be arranged. Anyone interested in the local history of Tharston or nearby will be most welcome at the meeting.
We have a website, http://www.tharston-history-society.com/, which has details about us and our activities and will have the main theme for our next meeting when finalised. Please make contact (http://www.tharston-history-society.com/feedback/) if you would like to join us on 30th as we would like to have some idea of numbers.
Thursday ClubLong Stratton Thursday Club will meet on Thursday 10th November at 2pm in the Village Hall. The speaker will be Mr Lynton Johnson, who will be bringing his fabulous collection of Royal Ceramics to display.
Visitors and new members are always welcome.
For further information contact the secretary , Margaret Coleman on 01508 530699
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Long Stratton Guiding2nd Long Stratton BrowniesWe recently had a very enjoyable Owl Sleepover at WinfarthingVillage Hall.
The Brownies said:I loved doing owl orienteering because there were lots of muddle-upsand there were lots of owls to find. We made owl bingo cards. One of my favourite owls was the Spotted Owl.
I have enjoyed baking cakes and making fruit salad. It has been fun doing our Owl hunt and bingo. Everyone enjoyed going to the Park and playing games. I enjoyed the swing best.
Later on we made window decorations and owl bookmarks.
I liked having supper drinks and biscuits.
Last night I got to sleep quite quickly which was a surprise (not all did but they slept in until 6.30am which helped!!)
After breakfast we did a word search and then decorated our owl cupcakes.
Thank you to all the adults who helped and especially Badger who came and cooked us a yummy tea.
Brown Owl and Tawny Owl
Long Stratton Senior Section – we need you!!We are a small group of girls aged 14+, who are in desperate need of a volunteer helper. We are the oldest girl section of GirlguidingUK and are keen to get our new group off to a flying start. We only meet once a month on the second Wednesday evening, it’s very flexible guiding. We have planned our programme for the next few months but need some adult help to make this a success. So if you are a fun, open minded person who likes to talk, and likes a challenge to help us achieve our dreams, goals and of course badges! Please contact Helen to find out more 01508 536935.
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Offer your hand for international friendship! Welcome an adult international student into your home for a day, weekend, or 4 days at Christmas, and do your bit to make the world a little friendlier.
Many adult international students from across the world would love to spend a few days with you, learning about British culture, experiencing UK home-life, and telling you about their own country. A Christmas invitation is particularly valuable to students facing a holiday on an empty university campus.
Japanese student, Mamiko Moda, wrote “Thanks to my hosts and their kindness, I could spend a nice Christmas here instead of staying at home alone. I am grateful to you all.”
Hosting is a voluntary position suitable for all ages and is also available throughout the year with HOST, a charity set up in 1987. To find out more or be put in touch with your local organiser, please visit www.hostuk.org, or call 020 7739 6292.
HOST is a charity, founded 29 years ago by the British Council, Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Victoria League, which encourages international friendship and understanding by arranging for adult international students at universities in the UK to spend 1 – 4 days in a British home. Hosting is a wonderful opportunity to meet people from around the world and introduce them to our customs. HOST’s work is even more important at the moment with the recent increase of racist and xenophobic abuse across the UK.
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St George’s Dementia Support GroupProviding a comfortable, caring and supportive social setting for people suffering from dementia and their carers, the St George’s Dementia Support Group:
• offers friendship, emotional support, refreshments and a variety of enjoyable activities to inform, stimulate and entertain, plus occasional subsidised group excursions
• incorporates an optional Carers’ Meeting to provide invaluable sharing of ideas, practical support and advice
• meets on 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month (not Bank Holidays) - 10am to 12pm midday at St George’s Hall, Long Lane, Upper Stoke Holy Cross, NR14 8ND (on-site parking) - November dates are the 14th and 28th
• is run by a team of dedicated volunteers and supported entirely by donations, grants and fund-raising activities• further details - 01508 493661 / 01508 492938 or why not simply drop in to one of our meetings? (New volunteers also always welcome!)
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Long Stratton Parish CouncilThe Street, Long Stratton, Norwich NR15 2AH
Chairman: Mr S Adcock Clerk: Mrs R BennettTel: 01508 530524 Email: [email protected]
There was a meeting of Long Stratton Parish Council meeting on Monday 10th October at 7.00pm at the Methodist Church, Manor Road.
District Councillor Des Fulcher reported: reminders would be issued to the public relating to what items could be recycled.
District Councillor Kevin Worsley reported: drafts for the district boundary would be published on 8th November, further details at WWW.lgbc.org.uk Parliamentary areas were now also being reviewed. Details available at www.bce2018.org.uk.
The autumn leaf clearance had started and reports were to be made to SNDC or the clerk of areas than needed attention.
Playing Field – Antisocial behaviour updateThe police had now provided details of reports between April and October including drugs / motorbike noise and general antisocial behaviour. This was being followed up with the team at South Norfolk and the leisure committee would also be looking to find solutions going forward.
Details were finalised regarding the installation of the infrastructure for two Christmas trees in the village.
Email regarding phone box removal - BT had sent a proposal to remove the phone box at Manor Road and Flowerpot Lane. Options were being considered by the parish council.
Full copies of the minutes are available on the parish council website or at Long Stratton Library.
Digger & DibblersTuesday 8th November 7.30pm at Forncett Village Hall The Plantation Garden - Lesley Kant-CunneenNorwich’s ‘secret garden’, the Plantation Garden, is our speaker’s area of expertise. Lesley, a Garden Historian, will delve into its extraordinary story - and the people involved with it - its creation, gradual decay and eventual restoration. Today the Plantation Garden is much loved and visited - a National Heritage listed Norwich Garden.
For further information contact Ally Rae, 01953 788544 or e-mail [email protected]
Monthly lunch - Tuesday 1st November 12.30pmPlease call 01508 530518 - all welcome
Coffee mornings every Thursday - 10am to 11.30am - everyone welcome
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May I send a plea to those whose homes have hedges, trees etc., adjoining narrow pavements especially on busy roads. Recently I narrowly missed scratching my face on an overhanging bramble, with the sun in my eyes it wasn’t easy to see. To step into the road to avoid such dangers would have been foolhardy, what with the heavy flow of traffic these days. PLEASE good people get your shears out and have a go at that foliage! It may well help avoid a nasty accident. Georgina Durrant
Footnote: In the October edition Long Stratton Parish Council also requested people to cut their hedges overhanging the paths.
Would it be possible to put something in the magazine concerning people letting their dogs foul on residents’ front gardens/lawns along Hill Farm Road. It seems to happen after dark and is becoming more regular. There are young children living in the area, and there is a risk of illness to them from the dog mess. As the nights pull in there are
dog walkers who think it’s ok to let their dog off their lead at the end of the estate and mess anywhere, usually on residents’ property. There are many dog owners/walkers who are very responsible and then the few irresponsible ones who do not clear up THEIR dog’s mess. THERE ARE SPECIAL BINS FOR DOG MESS, PLEASE USE THEM.
The council are aware of this and are happy to prosecute. name & address supplied
Next film showing
Learning to Drive Long Stratton Village Hall
Monday 21st November - 1pm
Wendy is a fiery Manhattan author whose husband has just left her for a younger woman; Darwan is a soft-spoken taxi driver from India on the verge of an
arranged marriage. As Wendy sets out to reclaim her independence, she runs into a barrier common to many lifelong New Yorkers: she’s never learned to drive. When Wendy hires Darwan to teach her, her unravelling life and his calm restraint seem like an awkward fit. But as he shows her how to take control of the wheel, and she coaches him on how to impress a woman, their unlikely friendship awakens them to the joy, humour, and love in starting life anew.
Tickets £5 which includes Refreshments To pre-book ring Heather (01508) 530238 or [email protected]
Our film on Monday 19th December will be Golden Years
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Tharston & District WIThe end of September was our 50th birthday, which we celebrated with a party and a mini show of produce and craft. There were quite a lot of entries in each of the 16
classes and all present admired the amount of skill shown. Di Woodham from Long Stratton W.I. judged the food entries: strawberry jam, many cakes, rather a lot of tea loaves and some exquisite sugarcraft. Members judged the craft items and floral art with a 1p put by their favourite item in each class. There was beautiful patchwork, embroidery, knitting, bags, artwork, photography and light-hearted limericks to peruse. Jo Rawlins was the winner of the ‘Best in Show’
trophy for her lovely knitted throw. Cheese and wine was enjoyed as we listened to a singer from ‘Upper Octave’. She had a beautiful voice and sang songs from some musicals and opera.
Many items from our archives and numerous photo albums were on display for members to delve into, reminisce and remember old friends. Tea or coffee and drawing the raffle brought the evening to a close.
The speaker on ‘Granny’s Old Spoons’ published for September, was unable to come so instead we enjoyed a very interesting talk about jewellery from Momatuvi. This is a local brand specializing in making jewellery using real flowers grown within the Waveney valley.
The November 10th meeting is our AGM and a fish and chip supper certainly encourages most members to attend.
Events for December include 1st - a meal at the Jolly Farmers, 8th party for members, 9th Christmas crafting at Wacton VH.
Visitors and new members welcome in 2017, for information tel 01508 552468
Long Stratton Bowls Club are holding their Christmas bingo night at Long Stratton High school. Good prizes and raffle - All welcome.
Doors open 7pm, eyes down at 7.30pm
Friday 2nd December
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St Mary’s Church 6th 11.00 am All Age Worship 13th 10.50 am Remembrance Day Service20th 11.00 am Morning Worship27th 11.00 am All Age Holy Communion27th 6.30 pm Advent Carol Service
CHURCH SERVICES - NOVEMBER
St Michael’s Church 6th 8.30 am Holy Communion 13th 10.50 am Remembrance Day Service at St Mary’s13th 3.00 pm Remembrance Day Service at All Saints’, Wacton20th 8.30 am Holy Communion 27th 8.30 am Morning Prayer27th 6.30 pm Advent Carol Service at St Mary’s
Methodist Church 6th 10.30 am Morning Service Ms V Pease13th 10.50 am Remembrance Day Service at St Mary’s20th 3.00pm Communion Service Rev M Olanrewaju27th 10.30 am Morning Service Deacon J Hudson
Congregational Church 6th 10.45 am Family Service inc Holy Communion John Harbord13th 10.50 am Remembrance Day Service at St Mary’s20th 10.45 am Family Breakfast 20th 9.45 am Family Service David Ward 27th 10.45 am Family Service Rev Eileen Ritchie
All Saints’ Church 6th 9.45 am Holy Communion 13th 3.00 pm Remembrance Day Service 20th 9.45 am Holy Communion 27th 6.30 pm Advent Carol Service at St Mary’s
From the Parish RegistersFunerals - We offer our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of:
Katrina Farrell [daughter of Joyce Farrell] - aged 39 - West Suffolk Crematorium
Alison Robson [daughter of Owen & Val Crisp] - aged 51 - Earlham Crematorium
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Come and join us for.....
The morning begins with bacon butties and muffins before craft activities, finishing with a time of worship.
All children must be accompanied by an adultYou can find out more by phoning Heather Wilcox at the The Rectory 530238
The next Messy Church is on Saturday 26th November - 9am until 10.45am and will be at St Mary’s Junior School
Events outside Long Stratton & WactonHarleston Cinema - Thursday 24th November - Florence Foster Jenkins 7.30pm [doors open 7pm] - Masonic Rooms, Thoroughfare, Harleston - tickets £4 - ring 01379 851917.
St George’s Dementia Support Group - 14th & 28th November - 10am to 12noon - St George’s Hall, Long Lane, Upper Stoke Holy Cross NR14 8ND - further details 01508 493661/492938 -see page 33Shelton with Hardwick Community School TABLE TOP SALE - Sun 20th November - Hempnall Village Hall - 10am-12 noonA chance to sort/tidy your house before Christmas! Tables are provided and cost only £5. Refreshments will be served and there will also be a tombola. Please ring or email Emma Wood on 01508 498454/[email protected] if you would like to book a table. also ...PAMPER & CRAFT EVENING - Fri 25th Nov Hempnall Mill Centre - 7-/9.30 pmFree Entry! Come and browse at our many lovely stalls or pamper yourself with some of the treatments on offer. Refreshments will be available; mulled wine, tea, coffee, soft drinks, plus an amazing raffle. If you would like a stall or more information please contact Emma Howe on 01508 498940. All proceeds go to Friends of Shelton School - Please support us!
Saxlingham Village Hall PANTO TIME IS HERE AGAIN!!! Performances are being held on 1st, 2nd and 3rd December at 7.30 pm and a matinee on Saturday 3rd December at 2 pm. Come along to to enjoy the cracking Pantomime ‘Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood’. Tickets are £7 for adults and £5 for children but hurry as tickets are already selling fast!! Telephone Vicky Stocks on 01508 499631 to book your seats now to avoid disappointment.
Forncett St Mary Church - NR16 1JG - GET READY TO ‘STEP INTO CHRISTMAS’A musical cabaret of festive pop songs, carols and readings. Friday 9th Dec, 7.30pm, Saturday 10th Dec 7.30pm & Sunday 11th Dec 3pm. Tickets £8 adults, £5 children (under 12’s) 01508 481856 or [email protected] Tas Well bar open in Village Hall (opposite church) before the concerts, and during the interval. (Bring a torch!)
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Wacton Village Hall - Booking informationThe new hall offers a meeting room seating 22, which is also suitable for small functions and a hall with semi-sprung wood floor with a capacity of 80 seated and 120 standing. There is a fully equipped kitchen and a full complement of new tables and chairs. All areas are fully accessible for wheelchair users. The basic hourly rates are £6 and £10
respectively with daily rates negotiable. To hire phone Peter Reason on 01508 536774 or email [email protected]
The Editors reserve the right to edit or decline any material submitted for publication. While every effort is made to ensure that the contents of the magazine are accurate, no responsibility can be taken for errors and omissions. The material printed does not necessarily represent the views of the magazine committee and no recommendation of products or services is implied. While the committee take reasonable care when accepting advertisements for publication, it cannot accept responsibility for any unsatisfactory transactions. Errors and omissions excepted.
Usual office hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday between 10am and 1pm and by appointment at other times.
Tel: Clerk Mrs R Bennett 01508 530524 E-mail: [email protected]
Long Stratton Parish Council, The Street, Long Stratton
Church Parish OfficeThe Parish Office is open 8.30 - 12.30 Monday to Thursday, but you can still contact us at the
Rectory outside these times. Callers are always welcome.If you know of anyone who is unwell or would benefit from a visit from a member of our
ministry team please contact the Parish Office (530238).
St Mary’s / St Michael’s & All Saints’ Revd. Heather Wilcox 01508 530238 [email protected] Administrator Linda Mills 01508 530238 [email protected] Church Mary Briggs 01508 531235Congregational Church June Braddock 01508 470701
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