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The Quarterly Mattishall People’s Magazine Summer 2015 Issue 65

Another Exciting Summer in Mattishall and Welborne!

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Sunblock, sandals, sleeve-less dresses; wellies, woollies and an umbrella are my summer essentials for 2015. This issue of your village magazine was originally scheduled for the end of June when we might have expected some decent spells of sunshine. Yes, ‘spells’ there have been, but we have also had some dramatic icy blasts and torrential rain. Likewise with the magazine production, when progress went smoothly with photo software but ground to a halt in the hands of BT. Perhaps it could be called a ‘Sandwich Season’: thin slices of blazing sunshine between cold and soggy dull days and smooth-edged software imprisoned in unopened lines!

I write this letter looking out onto the meadow with hay bales outlined against the green grass and brilliant blue sunlit sky. Another ‘spell’ perhaps as the forecast promises more rain. This ‘seasonal disturbance’ one might say has caused Miscellanea’s Summer edition to reach you at the beginning of Autumn!

This issue has contributions from our regular village writers, one of whom hopes to have their novel published soon. We can now also read a story from contributor Rosalind J. Lee who has appeared in Miscellanea recently. Her 220 page novel ‘Museum Girls’ is available on Amazon Kindle where she tells the story, set in Dereham, of two runaway girls and their encounters in the town.

After my request for help with Miscellanea in the last issue, several villagers have told me how much they enjoy the magazine and do want it to continue; some have offered their support with distribution.

One parish councillor has potentially offered to take over the advertising management from Liz Keeler and bring it up to date with current accounting practices and I do hope she will be able to do this.

Advertising is key to the future of the magazine in its present form and the prospect of new homes in Mattishall would imply an increased demand for the work of electricians,

plumbers, decorators, auto services, to name just a few of the loyal advertisers who have who have provided vital services to the village and funded Miscellanea for the last fifteen years. It would be sad to have to say goodbye village magazine, but this 65th issue may well see it retire in its present form. In any event there will be a Christmas letter from me, if only to say goodbye.

Till next time.

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On Saturday 25th July more than 60 people sat down to enjoy a touch of the past with a nostalgic Strawberry cream tea.

The event was staged in Matishall at All Saints Church, by kind permission of the P.C.C. and was held by Gambian Aid Through Education (G.A.T.E.) to raise funds mainly to buy Mosquito nets.

People were served with tea or coffee as they arrived, then Liz Hunton entertained them for a short while singing and playing her guitar. Sandwiches were served followed by scones with homemade jam and cream, with assorted cakes. The afternoon concluded with more entertainment from Liz when was encouraged to join in. The Event raised a little over £400.00.

G.A.T.E’s next event will be a Barn Dance on Saturday 10th October in Yaxham Village Hall. Tickets from Janet Clark (01362 858221) are £8.00 for Adluts and £6.00 for accompanied children, this price includes a supper of jacket potato, sausages and beans.

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Our Lady from the Library

It was only on the third trip down somebody else's staircase that I realised I wasn't designed to travel. Oh I know it is the holiday season and all that entails but there have

been times when the term holiday has held as much fear for me as the word helliday.

I might have invented that particular word, but many will identify with the concept: Daily Telegraph notwithstanding.

I'm no Michael Palin - and believe it or not he used to be happy with a week in Southwold - but I am not one of the world's greatest travellers.

When I was young and innocent we often visited local, by which I mean 'English' venues for our family hols. I say English only because we didn't have enough Daddy-off time to do the fortnight that Scotland needs: indeed demands.

And Mother was uncomfortable in an hotel which didn't provide the appropriate cuisine.

I'm reminded of one-of the many- words of wisdom from the great ' Goodness Gracious Me' radio program, when we dined out " I could have made this with Dahl and garam masala for half the price ".

No doubt, but is it not the point that another has cooked it; will clear the table and then do all the washing up?

Is that not a treat?

No: a treat is when I have concocted some Arabian Curry Goat recipe and in the aftermath HE DOES the washing up.

It happens rarely because if I use more than one pan I'm accused of excessive use of pots.

"a dinner doesn't make itself" said a wise woman, who's husband always does the washing up.

He once admitted that the realisation of the work to be done post prandium was enough to scotch the joy of a well cooked meal.

So we went away and threw ourselves into self-catering holidays.

Sometimes we were skewered on the poor cutlery and had to giggle at vodka and tonic from Postman Pat mugs: but that was what the children wanted (postman Pat not the vodka.)

Mind you, the latter might have brought a little bit of joy to the breakfast table.

When I was young and beautiful and beneath the bough, and all that, we went further south than Kent and did Hastings.

Glorious pebbled beaches and super stairs up and down the town. My sister and I loved it and skipped like mountain goats with excitement. My parents were rather less 'rocky'.

We'd rented a house with three storeys. Oh such fun on the stairs. I seem to remember the first floor was the the one we would call the ground floor: and the basement the scullery.

But having to be let to holiday makers there was a kitchen on the same level as the one that graced the street.

Oh such joyful sausage and eggs; a flush toilet with a hanging tassel, and an abandoned basement apart from a stack of comics from the previous decade.

As I might have said before, I read a couple of the comics and found a new phobia: that of rain, but we've been there and done that.

I no longer melt/ dissolve in drizzle.

But more recently I have had to revisit some of the charming buildings of old, because my own dear children live in them.

My darling Kate and her partner live in Colegate, next to one of the zillion Norwich churches: no doubt because the premises demands much gnashing of teeth. I had to resort to toddler- hood to gain access to the upstairs bathroom and needed husband help to descend.

If I lived there I would need to be catheterised.

Last weekend we visited my elder son and his lovely partner as they had freshly moved into their period Suffolk home. I remember his description of the place: so many uneven floors; door frames that would knock the head off anyone over 5ft 9, and super staircases.

Super? I fell up and down. This is the drawback of living in a bungalow.

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London ZooBy Bill English

It’s 4 p.m. and feeding time for the penguins. A girl in Safari gear is trying to make it sound like a celebrity show by shrieking non-stop into her mike.

We’re jam-packed in against the railings all round the penguin pond. Only the front rank of children and adults can see properly. The rest of us weave and duck to catch sight of the penguins queueing politely and in an orderly fashion for their daily swallow of fish.

Is it us, the British, who invented queueing? But I suppose we got to the Antarctic first and were converted by the example set by these birds, and who in the rest of the world wants to queue anyhow? Penguins are so good at it, so patient, so unflappable.

The man with the bucket of fish squats and dispenses - one fish per penguin. As each bird is rewarded he or she peels off neatly to one side to swallow the fish. The girl’s yelling about how he makes sure that each penguin gets its fair share, with extra going to those penguins who are looking after chicks.

In the queue there’s a very tired old penguin who has a flash of yellow feathers both side of his head, pointing backwards. His movements are tired, his head bowed forwards as if with exhaustion and he needs to hold out both wings for balance more than the others. Just as this penguin shuffles forward, now at the head of the queue, for his meal, the man stands and walks rapidly past the waiting penguins to the other end of the pool.

This sudden disappearance of their dinner seems at first to threaten the penguins with total disruption - there are a few moments when it looks as if there’ll be a free-for-all in pursuit of their keeper. But no, the birds somehow retain their composure, they make a smart about-turn, the line holds, the queue’s intact and begins to waddle down the side of the pool to where the keeper’s now squatting to give out more fish. The poor old penguin with the flash of yellow feathers who had worked his way to the front of the queue is now at the back.

The penguins are stiff little figures, apparently so serious, so earnest. They have that upright way of walking, quick short steps as if constricted by long tight robes. Their wings, like little arms, are slightly raised for balance. At the back of the queue, the old penguin cannot quite keep up. His wings are raised near to the horizontal, his head bent even further forward as if his back is aching. The growing gap between him and the others in the gently stomping line must be stressing him out; he’s going to miss out on tea and the next 24 hours of hunger and privation stretch before him in an agony of emptiness. Fish at four is the only thing he has to look forward to.

Suddenly, the man with the bucket stands and walks rapidly back, and resumes his former position by the poolside. The penguins wheel about and, of course, the old one now finds himself once more at the head of the queue. He seems to pause for a moment to check the veracity of his luck, glances stiffly behind him at the gap he’d unwittingly created, and with reinvigorated steps hobbles towards the keeper of the fish.

I want to cheer, I want to tell the old penguin not to worry, that in the end, you see, everything turns out all right. That somewhere, somehow, even penguins have guardian angels with huge, glittering wide spread wings.

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Update from the Village Green Play Area Committee

A big thank you to everyone who came and supported our Table Top Sale on Saturday 15th August. There was a steady turnout of people

and the bacon and sausage rolls were enjoyed by all! We had 26 stall holders in total with bookings still coming in on the Friday evening. It proved another successful day for our committee helping to bring the community together and making use of the village green.

We had some of the Play Area designs on display for people to view and offer their opinions, which were very positive. We still have a long way to go, but we feel that we are heading in the right direction.

We managed to raise £198.42, which was a great amount for our first table top event.

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Welborne Arts Festival 2015report from the Festival Organisers

The 11th Welborne Arts Festival was a great success, with many people saying it was our best ever. This year's theme was 'Art meets Science' and much of the

festival content had a science flavour. We were really pleased to welcome the wonderful full size replica of the West Runton Mammoth. (pictured on the front page). He (and it is a he) entertained and amazed with his walks around the festival site. The schools' project involved the SAW Trust, scientists from the UEA and the John Innes Centre,

local authors and our artist in residence. They all worked with Mattishall, Yaxham and Barnham Broom schools to produce some fantastic work on coastal erosion, volcanoes and earthquakes.Also on the science theme, Dr Ken the mad scientist gave 'lectures' both days. A musical comedy play (yes it was) about Marie Curie, on its way to the Edinburgh Festival, was one of the best and

most accomplished shows we have ever had in Welborne. Even Marty the clown joined in with his scientific insights.Music throughout the weekend was excellent, including an a cappella choir, acoustic world music and live-looping. Added

to all that, we had art exhibitions, shows and workshops from Norwich Puppet Theatre, lots of demonstrations and things to do. Our festival patron, Louis de Bernieres was interviewed and talked about his writing.

Although the weather was far from perfect, we had plenty of cover and there was always lots going on. Catering this year included wood fired pizzas and African food as well as the best tea and cakes ever in the Village Hall.

It is difficult for us to say which was the highlight amongst so many shows, music, exhibitions and performers but many people told us that Sid Bowfin, the violinist and entertainer, was the star of the show.

If you came, you will know what a fantastic time it was. If you didn't, you obviously still do not realise what an amazing, diverse event the Welborne Festival is.

There is a short video on our website (www.welborne.org) that gives an excellent flavour of the 2015 Festival and will remind you what there was. If you didn't come, you will see some of what you missed!

Left to right: Radio and TV producer and presenter Tony Clery in conversation with author Louis de Bernieres

Theatre group Tanram perform 'Madam Curie' prior to the Edinburgh Fringe

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More from Village Historian, Iris Coe

The Life and Work of John CaiusTalk for Sunday Special 28th May 2014

I have to confess to knowing little about John Caius except that his name is associated with the Patrons of this church, 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 written by Norwich surgeon, the late Dr. Anthony Batty Shaw, 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 and 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 and Cauis College.

There is a plaque to mark John Caius birth in the Parish of St. Etheldreda, erected in 1973 on the old Ship Inn, now 164 and 166 King Street, Norwich.

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More Festivals this summerDon’t miss the ‘Swaffham Market 800 Project’

This Programme of Events is scheduled through summer and autumn this year to celebrate the 800th Anniversary of the town’s renowned Saturday market as an important food

trading venue. The granting of a charter for a market in 1215 was very important for the people of Swaffham and surrounding parishes. The large area in the centre of the town lent itself to a regular market and 3 large annual fairs for the sale of sheep, cattle and other livestock

SATUrDAy 12Th SEPTEMbEr10-4pm The Green Britain Centre ‘Apple & Orchard Fun Day’

At the Swaffham Windmill Green Britain Centre there will be an annual fun ‘Apple Day’ and a chance to explore the popular Heritage Orchard and Organic Gardens. Find out more about growing food organically, wildlife gardening, composting and heritage fruit, all in a fun way. There will be free children’s ‘Apple Pie’ master classes with apples provided from the centre’s own Heritage Orchard with many of the 63 types of Old Norfolk apples and pears.There will be children’s garden trails and games with food themes. The Orchard Café has a good range of homemade vegetarian food including produce grown in the Green Britain Centre organic vegetable garden.‘Meet the apple expert and get your own apples identified; sample local honey made by local bees, including from the centre’s own gardens. Visitors can take a tour of the world’s only wind turbine open to the public. Climb the EcoTricity turbine and get a great aerial view from the top over the Green Britain Centre gardens and orchard. Booking recommended.ENTRY FREE to the centre and gardens. A charge applies for the turbine tours where health & safety conditions apply. Details and tour bookings 01760 726100

ThUrSDAy 17Th SEPTEMbEr800 year themed celebration dinner at West Lexham Hall

Flying Kiwi TV Chef Chris Coubrough will be using traditional Breckland ingredients but giving them a contemporary twist at this celebratory dinner taking place by kind permission of Mr Ed Colville. Tickets £40, available from Strattons Hotel, 01760 723845

FriDAy 18Th SEPTEMbEr, Food Festival Indoor Market

A weekend of markets will take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday September 18/19/20th. On Saturday a workshop is a planned where chefs from local pubs and restaurants will create dishes using produce from the market stalls. On Sunday renowned Norfolk chef Mary Kemp will run a workshop demonstrating how to make local dishes, showing how recipes and food preparation have evolved through the ages with a food historian.11am Harvest Festival at St Peter & St Pauls Church, Swaffham

A celebration of the harvest in the Brecks where local school children from the Convent of the Sacred Heart will bring food baskets that will be sold off over the ‘Brecks Food & Drink Festival’ weekend to raise money for local charities the Home Hospice and St Peter & Paul’s restoration fund. At this special celebration local rare breed farmers Rob & Sarah Simmonds will be within the churchyard with their very special pigs and farmers Nick and Susie Emmett from Oxborough will join them with some of their sheep and a sheepdog. www.swaffhamparishchurch.org www.sacredheartschool.co.uk

SATUrDAy 19Th SEPTEMbEr The traditional Saturday Market, Swaffham Mkt Place

SUNDAy 20Th SEPTEMbEr All Day Brecks Food Festival Farmers Market, Swaffham Mkt Place

Local foods from around the Brecks celebrating “Farming, Food and Countryside”. The distinguished annual farmers market promotes regional agriculture; goods on sale have been grown, reared or made by the stallholders themselves. Craftsmen and craftswomen also sell their unique wares, all of which have been handmade by the stallholders.There will be a variety of stalls selling items including cheese, pies, olives, savoury and sweet pastries, preserves and plants, herbs (in pots), vegetables, fruit, flower and herb seedlings, recipe books, willow sculptures/structures, wooden planters, herb pillows, herbal teas, jams and chutneys, meat, juice, alcohol and more. There will be music and refreshments a small eating area for tired feet and swingboats rides for children.Sacred Heart School Harvest Festival produce baskets

This very popular stall of fabulous harvest festival baskets from the gardens and homes of Sacred Heart students will be in the Farmers Market again . All proceeds from this stall will go to the local home hospice charity and St Peter and Paul’s restoration fund.Street Theatre

Street theatre with Sally North & Nelly; a unique take on bygone times and rural life. Sally is a well known local figure who has also toured schools with her music and drama productions for over 30 years.International Food Day, Assembly Rooms, Swaffham in conjunction with the Farmers Market (2pm to 5pm), organised by the Iceni partnership

An event with a selection of food and drink from around the world with entertainment including music and dance and something special for the children. No need to book, come along to taste a range of cuisine from the home countries of some of our town's diverse residents.Oxburgh Hall Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September

Local themed menu, featuring local suppliers including the Large Black Pigs farmed next to the hall Oxborough, Norfolk, PE33 9PS Tel: 01366 328258Throughout September Greenbanks will be featuring local ingredients on all menus

Sample cheeses, game, handmade sausages and wonderful Brecks beers, all alive with flavour!www.greenbankshotel.co.uk Greenbanks Hotel, Main Road, Great Fransham, Norfolk, NR19 2NATel: 01362 687 742

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ROCKINGHORSE DAYCARE Children’s Nursery.

Based in the picturesque village of Mattishall and established in 1994,

Rockinghorse provides OFSTED registered childcare for pre-school children aged between 3 months and 5 years. We also provide additional facilities for

school-age children over 5 years in the form of ‘Stallions’ our Breakfast, After- School and Holiday Club.

All staff are qualified and have experience in delivering the Early Years

Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

Operating 8.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, 51 weeks of the year (excluding Bank Holidays).

Rockinghorse is in receipt of nursery education funding and is able to accept

childcare vouchers. This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of

children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

For further information please contact:

Mrs. Dawn Baker and Mrs. Debbie Trewhella Lime Tree Barn, Welgate, Mattishall, Dereham, Norfolk. NR20 3PJ

Tel: 01362 850409

Rockinghorse has a genuine commitment to treat each child as an individual and with equality of opportunity. Operating in accordance with our Equal Opportunities Policy, Rockinghorse endeavours to meet all the

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GO GO DrAGONSThe Beaver and Cub section last term completed dragon themed challenges to celebrate the Norfolk Scout dragon in the sculpture trail in Norwich. To complete the challenge and receive the second part of their badge they need to find Bajestic and send us the evidence – good luck!!

bEryL GAGEN DAy – Saturday 18th JulyThank you to the members of the scout group, friends and other members of the village who attended a fun day in memory of Beryl Gagen who was a helper at our group for over 20 years. The sun was shining and each team was captained by the Gagen family. The day consisted of fun sport games, tug of war, races,

water games and ended with a group picnic. The winning team was captained by scout Harry Gagen, so well done Harry and team.A donation bucket was available and a wonderful £221.40 was raised on the day with a further £20 also donated. The Gagen family decided to donate the money to Nelson’s journey.

bEryL DAy PhOTOS

All sections will be returning in September and starting a new fun packed programme if you are interested in joining please contact the leaders overleaf.

1st Mattishall & District Scout GroupScout hQ – On the grounds of the Mattishall Primary SchoolChairperson: Kirsty Keeley 01362 850689

Through a fun youth activity programme we try to help young people achieve their full potential and make a positive contribution to society.

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We run from a purpose built building with ample free parking and two large gardens

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Pre-School open 08:00 – 18:00

Government Funding available for 3 & 4 Year Olds

Various sessions and hours available to suit your family

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FLUTE LESSONSExam Coachingor play for fun.Also, Music Theoryto Grade 5All ages welcomeTel: Linda Roy 01362 850968Mob: 07791 395364

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bEAVEr SCOUTS – GirLS AND bOyS AGED 6 - 8, TUESDAyS 6.15 – 7.30PMCONTACT KArEN PEEL – 07821 638213

CUb SCOUTS – GirLS AND bOyS AGED 8 – 10, WEDENESDAyS 7 – 8.30PMCONTACT DANiEL COOK - 07716 828967

Congratulations to Stephen Mudd, assistant cub leader who was awarded his 25 year’s service award and medal at the district cub camp in June – well done Stephen!The scout group would like to say a huge thank you and farewell to Jason Crisp for his service to the group. His hard work and dedication will be missed.

SCOUTS - GirLS AND bOyS AGED 10 - 14 FriDAyS 7 – 9PMCONTACT TOM MACDONALD 07411 659744

Fundraising – Do you shop on the internet?If so you could help raise funds for the scout group – please register yourself on “Thegivingmachine.co.uk” add 1st Mattishall & District Scout Group as your beneficiary. Each time you shop at all the big retailers, log on to the giving machine and they direct you to that retailer, we then receive a commission for each sale.

The success of our group relies on voluntary leaders/helpers, if you feel you would like to

join in the fun please contact us.

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Below are clues to words that all end in" iCal"

1. Just like the rest 2. Getting the most for your money 3. Of the sea 4. Doing the right thing 5. Register order 6. Merlin's profession 7. A lot of fun 8. Pecking order 9. Visual illusions 10. Non-believing 11. Careful, ordered thoughts 12. Profiling 13. Paradise, to some 14. Up or down 15. Not making sense 16. In the past 17. Uncontrolled crying 18. Rule with an iron fist 19. Plotting location20. Breakthrough

Answers next issue

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rECyCLE riGhT

In Breckland over 933 tonnes of recyclable waste was collected in July; out of this over 100 tonnes was non-recyclable and classed as ‘contaminated’. This increases

waste to landfill, and reduces recycling payments to Breckland Council that could be used to deliver services to residents. The contamination is made up of bags, bagged recyclables, food waste and general waste. This is an avoidable problem and can be prevented.

During summer and autumn, Breckland Council will be having a recycling focus, a clear monthly message to help us know what can and cannot go into your recycling bin, so we can all RECYCLE RIGHT!

In August Breckland promoted ‘no plastic bags’, empty or full, in your black bin. Currently, many people gather all their recyclables in plastic bags and this causes problems at recycling centres as these bags cannot be recycled. In fact, if recyclables are put into a plastic bag the contents may not even be recycled when delivered to the sorting plant.

In 2012 the UK used 8.08 billion plastic bags! With this astonishing statistic there is a clear need to substantially reduce our plastic bag usage, making use of reusable bags when going shopping. Many supermarkets now have a collection point where we can recycle our plastic bags. Even better, we can reuse them at home for our next shop.

The Council urges us to please only put plastic bags in our green general waste bin as a last resort and NEVER in our black bin and to keep looking out for the RECYCLE RIGHT monthly messages around our local area and help make Breckland a better place for all.

For more information about the Recycle Right campaign, contact Environmental Services on 01362 656878.

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for development at some time in the future. This information and your views (from questionnaires) will give us all the information we need to write the Neighbourhood Plan.

This plan will be a statutory reference document when planning applications are considered in the future – it is very important and it must reflect what the village wants, so please make sure you complete the questionnaire!

We’ll keep you updated through the website (np4mattishall.org), in the Parish Council newsletter and at every Parish Council meeting. If you want to get involved or contact the working group please e mail [email protected]

Lisa Christensen

MATTiShALL NEiGhbOUrhOOD PLAN – UPDATE

The Neighbourhood Plan for Mattishall will set out the vision of village residents for the future of Mattishall over the next 15 – 20 years. It is our opportunity to get

some control over the amount, type and location of future developments in our lovely village. When it is completed in the Spring next year, it will form part of Breckland’s Local Plan and they will use it when considering planning applications thereafter.

We are on track to complete the plan on time. On July 15th about 50 people gathered at the Memorial Hall to hear the results from the first questionnaire that was distributed to every household in May. Villagers heard that the response rate had been more than 12%. That may not sound like much – but it is regarded by experts as a good response and better than most places.We have also heard directly from residents through our events and visits to existing local groups such as The Mattishall Society, the W.I., the Cricket Club etc

People heard that the top priority that came out of the questionnaire was to retain the village character (84.5% of villagers felt this was important). 55% thought small developments rather than large ones were preferable. Our existing shops and services were seen as valuable and suggestions for other useful services were made. 35% were concerned about parking and traffic issues and 52% felt that the surgery and dispensary would need to be able to expand if the village grew. The full results were published in the July Parish Council newsletter, and can be found on the website for the Neighbourhood Plan (np4mattishall.org).

You will now have received Questionnaire two – which is much more detailed – although it only takes about 15 minutes to complete. This builds on what came out of the first questionnaire.

Every resident should fill out a questionnaire individually, if possible – we want to get the full range of views – young, old, in-between, disabled, employed, self-employed and those looking for work. For businesses in the village there will be a specific questionnaire to get your views on the future.

Please do the questionnaire online via the website if you can – we are using SurveyMonkey which enables us to analyse the results easily. However, you can fill out the paper version that was put through your door at the beginning of August if that is easier. Someone will call round to pick it up, or you can put it in the postbox inside the Post Office. We will then enter the data online for you. We will provide feedback to the village when we have done the analysis.

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Professor Guy Poppy, Chief Scientific Adviser for the Food

Standards Agency said: 'We are clear that the best way of ensuring burgers are safe to eat is to cook them thoroughly but we acknowledge that some people choose to eat them rare. The proposals we will be discussing with the FSA board in September strike a balance between protecting public health and maintaining consumer choice.' In places where people eat out, the food industry is able to implement strict controls for burgers which are intended to be eaten rare, and this helps to minimise the risk of people getting ill. However, the advice for cooking burgers at home remains to cook thoroughly all the way through until no pink meat remains.

We are told that the ‘increased popularity’ of burgers served rare has pompted the FSA to look at how businesses can meet this consumer ‘demand’ while ensuring public

health remains protected. The FSA’s long-standing advice has been that burgers should be cooked thoroughly until they are steaming hot throughout, the juices run clear and there is no pink meat left inside. This is because bugs can be present in the burger and can only be killed by cooking all the way through. However, the FSA recognizes the steadily increasing trend in the preparation and sale of rare gourmet burgers in catering outlets.

When the FSA Board meets this month they will consider the range of controls businesses should take into account when they are considering serving rare burgers. These controls should be in place throughout the supply chain and businesses will need to demonstrate to their local authority officer that the food safety procedures which they implement are appropriate. Examples of some of these controls are:

• Sourcing the meat only from establishments which have specific controls in place to minimise the risk of contamination of meat intended to be eaten raw or lightly cooked.

• Ensuring that the supplier carries out appropriate testing of raw meat to check that their procedures for minimising contamination are working.

• Strict temperature control to prevent growth of any bugs and appropriate preparation and cooking procedures.

• Providing consumer advice on menus regarding the additional risk from burgers which are not thoroughly cooked.

Following the Board decision at their meeting this month, the FSA will work closely with local authorities and the food industry to assess whether there is a need for further guidance in this area.

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Salmonella and Listeria were detected in a range of produce recently including items from Aldi, Iceland, Sainsbury and Tesco which are all being recalled. Salmonella is a bacterium which can cause food poisoning as is Listeria monocytogenes, especially for vulnerable groups and expectant mothers. These products are:

Brindisa Spanish Foods: La Chinata Smoked Paprika Mild because Salmonella has been detected. Pack size: 70g and 750g tins. Batch code: 320 (no other batches are affected by this issue)

Valeo Foods Kelkin Milk Chocolate Break Wafers ‘free from’ Gluten best before date February 2016, because of the possible presence of Salmonella.

Bakers Delight ‘free from’ Enjoy Gluten Free Wafer Fingers – best before all dates, Salmonella again.

Atkins Endulge Chocolate Break Wafers (only sold at Tesco)‘Best before’ date: 27 August 2016 Batch

number: 5147, Salmonell present again.

Tesco Free From 5 Belgium Chocolate Wafers 107g. ‘Best before’ date: All date codes Salmonella again.

McCallums Scottish Double Cream 300ml'Use by' date: 2 September 2015Product code: 43090 – (Although the’ use by’ date for this product has passed some readers may still have the cream frozen) This product recalled because of the presence of Listeria, a risk for the vulnerable and pregnant mothers.

Sainsbury's 300 ml SO Organic British Double Cream because low levels of Listeria were also detected.

Iceland 284ml Double Cream (10oz)’Use by’ date: 2 September 2015, Listeria again.

Müller Wiseman Dairies have recalled their Double Cream 300ml because Listeria detected.

Purity Soft Drinks Ltd is recalling one batch of its Firefly Lemon, Lime and Ginger Natural Drink (330ml) with a ‘best before’ date of April 2016 and batch code 5029, because some bottles may contain broken glass on the rim of the bottle. This product was only distributed to Asda stores.

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Whilst many like to enjoy the sun and warm weather, police are reminding us that we should

make sure we do it safely: avoiding drinking excess alcohol and being careful near open water.

Although, a river or lake may be tempting as a means of cooling off, recent drownings send a clear message to stay out of the water. Breckland Policing Commander Chief Inspector Paul Wheatley said: "We urge people not to go into rivers, lakes and open water ... It is difficult to judge how deep the water is and there can also be obstructions underneath the surface where people could become trapped.” He urges parents to make sure their youngsters know about the dangers and to go to the local swimming pool instead, where they can have fun and be safe.

Officers are urging drivers to make sure vehicles are locked when left unattended – even for only a few minutes. It can take as little as 10 seconds for a thief to steal something from a car, so it’s worth taking the extra time to hide valuables from view and to make sure windows and doors are locked. Anyone who witnesses people acting suspiciously around vehicles, peering into windows or trying door handles is urged to contact police immediately..

Burglaries have increased in the area recently and the Inspector reminds us that ground floor windows of our properties are particularly vulnerable when left open at the front while the occupiers are sunning themselves or gardening at the rear. We should also ensure that windows - at ground level in particular - are secured before we go to bed.

We are again reminded to secure our property following an increase in the theft of bicycles in Dereham. Here in Mattishall recently tools were stolen from a parked vehicle in All Saints Walk and a vehicle on the Dereham Road was entered and searched. In Welborne a strimmer was stolen from a garden and thieves made off with a horse box from Back Lane! Attempted entry to a vehicle there was also recorded in May. Damage to a security alarm in South Green and the theft of two chimney pots there was also recently recorded and 30-40 Canaries were stolen from a bird house in Mill Road!

Shed security is often over looked by many house holders. Apart from garden tools, sheds often contain power and hand tools, which are attractive items to a thief. Garden tools are very often used to break into a house holders dwelling. Police advise that with this in mind, we should review the security of our sheds and consider the following points:

(1) The general advice is to fit a good quality hasp and staple/lockable slide bolt to the cross member of the door using coach bolts for the lock and hinges. However; there are all sorts of locks widely available now for shed doors.

(2) Fit a grille over the window.

(3) Consider a battery powered shed alarm (There are alarms that send a text message to your mobile/landline.)

(4) Remove expensive items and property mark items using SelectaDNA or its equivalent.

For more comprehensive advice request a shed security leaflet from our local crime prevention officer at Dereham Police station by calling 101. Crime prevention advice can be obtained by calling 101 and seeking an appointment for a survey which

will be carried out by a trained member of staff.

Police also urge residents who witness anyone acting suspiciously in their neighbourhood or vehicles which look

out of place to contact the poice who are particularly interested in registration, colour, makes and models of

vehicles, direction of travel and descriptions of people.

“Please do not be put off making the call – no matter how minor your information may seem it could be crucial to

our investigation” he says. Residents living in the west of the county are being urged to be on their guard following distraction break-ins.

On Saturday (9 May) between 2.15pm and 2.30pm, three men entered a bungalow in West Carr Road in Attleborough, through an insecure side door.

One of the intruders went into the living room where the elderly residents were sitting and said there was a problem with the water pressure.

The man distracted the residents while the other suspects searched the house stealing about £100 in cash and bank cards.

The burglary is being linked to a similar incident which happened later that day between 4pm and 4.30pm in East Winch, near King’s Lynn.

Three men cold called at an address in Town Close East again stating they were at the address because of problems with the water supply.

The resident challenged the men asking them for ID which they refused. The victim, aged in his 70s, tried pushing one the intruders but was then pushed himself and eventually knocked to the floor.

The victim grabbed his mobile phone which was snatched out of his hand and stolen by one of the suspects. Rooms upstairs were also searched but it is unclear if anything has been stolen at this stage. The victim was not injured.

Police are now urging residents in the Lynn and Breckland areas to be on their guard and report any suspicious activity, including cold callers, to police.

Detective Constable Lee Hall, from Thetford CID, said: "We’re keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed three men acting suspiciously in either Attleborough of East Winch on Saturday afternoon.

"Enquiries carried out so far have established a VW Bora was seen in both areas near to the time of each incident and again we would be keen to hear from anyone with information about its movements.

"I would urge anyone visited by cold callers to contact police immediately – we can quickly dispatch officers to the area and the sooner we are called, the better chance we have of detaining a suspect.”

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Anyone with information should contact Det Con Lee Hall (Attleborough incident) or Det Con Sarah Mitchell (East Winch) incident on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

breckland home Watch Message 4th June 2015

Police in Norfolk are getting tougher on cyber criminals who use the internet to commit fraud and other crimes.

A new joint Norfolk and Suffolk Cyber Crime Unit was launched on Monday 1 June 2015. The unit is based in Halesworth and aims to combat the rising number of cyber and cyber enabled crime.

The unit will be responsible for investigating all offences where networked computers or technology have been used to commit crimes, from child pornography, human trafficking, drugs and contraband and the increasing problem of online fraud.

Nationally on-line fraud is on the increase. In 2014 there were 3,815 fraud and cyber reports in Norfolk, but it’s believed 80 per cent of all cyber-crimes and

fraud is preventable.

To coincide with the launch of the new Cyber-Crime Unit, Norfolk and Suffolk Police have released a series of short films to warn the public about the dangers of on-line fraud and how to prevent it.

The films Too Good To Be True show three scenarios involving investment fraud, lottery fraud and online shopping fraud with the underlying message that if an offer looks too good to be true, it probably is.

You can view the films on www.norfolk.police.uk/toogoodtobetrue

• To report on-line fraud or for more information contact Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 Be aware - Most burglaries are carried out by opportunist thieves. Sometimes, they don’t even have to use force - they get in through an open door or window. Get into the routine of checking that windows and doors are closed and locked and use window limiters if windows are to be left open at night.

• Evaluate the height of your front boundary – walls, fences and hedges should all be no higher than 1m and trees should be crowned to 2m from the ground to give a good view from passing traffic/pedestrians so any thief will be visible.

• Lighting on the property should be fit for purpose – don’t light areas which are not overlooked as this gives the criminal light to work in with little chance of detection. Consider lighting at the front of the property to make sure all visitors are easily visible. Dust to Dawn lights can be more effective that sensor-activated lights, they can have a lower lux (dimmer) so they do not cause irritation to neighbours.

• Fit locks which are fit for purpose to your windows and doors. All final exit doors should be fitted with at least one five-lever mortice lock which is BS3621. All

accessible windows should be fitted with window locks – two on windows over 30cm. Accessible windows are all those on the ground floor and upper floors accessible from a flat roof or other climbing aid.

• Use automatic timers to light up your home and consider using timers on any radios inside your property to give the appearance of occupancy and create a level of uncertainty in the mind of the criminal.

You can help make your community safer and reduce crime by joining or forming a Home watch scheme in your area.

your Shed

Safeguard the whole of your property – Don’t forget the garden shed! It often has plenty of tools or equipment but limited security. An insecure shed can also give the criminal the tools they need to break into your home. Shed owners can take the following steps;

• Fit good quality mortice locks or padlocks one third up and one third down on the door to reduce the leverage available. Mortice locks should be BS3621, any padlocks and hasps should be approved by Sold Secure. Don’t forget the hinges as they can be a weak point – use one way screws so they cannot easily be removed.

• Consider if you need a window in your shed –it is another way in for thieves. If you do need a window then lock it and make sure the thief cannot see in to check what you have. Mesh can be used on the inside or outside to improve the security.

• Fit a security light and shed alarm to deter potential thieves.

• Use padlocks and chains to secure high value items including power tools, lawnmowers and cycles to an anchor and/or invest in a wire cage where they can be stowed and locked away.

your Oil Tank

Farms, commercial properties and householders who have heating oil on their premises should remain vigilant as to the possibility of being targeted. A few simple measures can make a big difference to protecting your oil tank.

• Thieves will want to put their vehicle as near to the tank as possible, so trying to prevent that is one way to reduce the risks. Position the tank so that access to it can be restricted when the premises are unoccupied will reduce the opportunity. It should also be situated within sight of nearby occupied buildings and not hidden from view behind outbuildings. Lighting may also deter potential thieves.

• Control switches should be located in a secure building and the electricity supply turned off when the tank is not in use.

• A good quality locking device should also be fitted to all fuel tanks such as a high-quality shackled padlock. Owners could also consider perimeter security for the whole tank such as a metal cage or fencing. Make sure all products have been attack tested, check they are Sold Secure approved by logging on to www.soldsecure.com.

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The Wonder of Light an illustrated talk by David Morton at the June Meeting of the Mattishall Society.Without the Sun, our star, there would, of course, be no life on earth, but David Morton showed members how far reaching its life-giving light is.

Some incredible facts:

1. The sun burns 575,000 tons of hydrogen per day.

2. This energy takes 10 -17,000 years to travel from the centre of the sun to its surface.

3. Light from the Sun takes 8.3 minutes to reach Earth.

4. The Sun’s light is 30% stronger at the outer edges of the Earth’s atmosphere than here on the surface.

5. Sunlight on Mars is 45% dimmer than on Earth.

6. A “light year” equates to 5,877,960 million miles, which gives an indication of the VAST distances between planets

and stars in space.

7. As Einstein discovered, light travels at a constant speed wherever it is in the Universe (except near Black Holes) and that speed is 186,000 miles a second. This knowledge enables astronomers to calculate distances in space. Powerful telescopes, some fitted with filters to change “normal” light into infra-red light, give them another tool with which to measure the Universe.

The Sun’s light is both constructive and destructive – it enables plants to grow, but can also burn them up; humans need 20 minutes of sunlight a day to grow healthily, but too much sunlight can cause disfiguring burns.

Our eyes have evolved to detect the difference between light and dark, using the “rods” in the cornea and to detect colour, using the “cones” in the cornea, but we can only see a part of the total light spectrum and it is in the outer reaches of the spectrum, which we cannot see, that other wavelengths can be found, for example those we use as radar, as radio waves, as mobile phone signals. Light is involved in X-ray technology, C.T. scanners and laser treatment and night-vision cameras and binoculars.

In the twenty-first century, we have developed technologies which enable us to ignore the darkness of night and to live 24 hour lives. We have street lights, efficient lighting in our homes and on our vehicles, which give us the freedom to take advantage of the hours of darkness, though our body clocks have become tuned, over the millennia, to respond to darkness by feeling sleepy. It has been medically proven that working through the night on a long-term basis, shortens our lives.

Scientists and engineers are working on future developments

A WARM WELCOME AWAITS YOU AT OUR MEETINGS

HELD IN THE MEMORIAL HALL, MATTISHALL at 7.30 pm

WE HAVE PLEASURE IN CONFIRMING OUR FULL PROGRAMME FOR 2015

2015

March 9th Barbara Miller – 'James Edward Smith Botanist Extraordinaire'

April 13th Frank Lamber – 'Fuschias'

May 11th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING**

May 20th Return Train Plus A Boat Trip*

June 8th Steve De Roeck – 'Photography'

June 10th Coach Trip To Lincoln*

July TBA Summer Barbecue*

August 18th Garden Meeting*

September 14th Barbara Miller – 'A Bishop, A Quaker and a Roll Of Wire Netting

October 12th Mike Wabe – 'Ghost Stories'

October TBA Theatre Trip To Norwich*

November 9th Simon White – 'Demonstration ON Making A Holly Wreath'

November TBA Theatre Trip To Norwich*

December 14th 'CHRISTMAS SOCIAL' at South Green Enterprise Centre

Annual

Membership

£3 per person

INTERESTED?

THEN PLEASE CONTACT

The Membership Secretary

Mr Bob Colledge 01362 858230

* = Non Memorial Hall Meetings

** = Members Only

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NEWSThe Society meets on the second Mondayof each month

The Mattishall Society

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involving light. If they could harness lightning, all our energy problems would be solved, but meantime, they are working on holographic televisions; on using infra-red and blue lighting to enhance the yield from food plants; on L.E.Ds (light emitting diodes), which use a fraction of the energy needed by conventional lighting, as long-lasting street lighting and car headlights, which work better in foggy conditions; on mobile phone technology which would send all signals via the 24 satellites which circle the Earth, rather than down conventional phone lines. All of these developments rely on light.

Day to day, we take for granted our fibre-optic phone lines and broadband, radios and clock alarms, remote controls for our televisions and car keys, the televisions themselves and our microwave ovens. Microwaves were a spin-off from NASA’s space programme and the companies which manufacture them still pay a premium to NASA, which partly funds their ongoing space research. More of us are installing solar panels. Scientists working with the large Hadron Collider, situated at Cerne in Switzerland, are trying to reproduce the conditions which pertained just before and actually at the moment of the Big Bang. If they succeed this would replicate the amount of energy in the centre of the Sun and if they could harness that, our energy needs would be solved.

But to return to the title of the talk, as well as enjoying all the benefits light gives us in our modern world, we can still enjoy the miracle of glorious sunrises and sunsets, of rainbows and of the aurora borealis, as our ancestors did thousands of years ago.

Anna English June 2015

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CLUBS AND SOCIETIES can advertise their events up to a half-page FREE OF CHARGELARGER ADS WILL BE CHARGEDPlease let us know about any event you are organising in the next 3-6 months by posting the information to Miss Eileen Conway, 9 Holly Close, Mattishall, NR20 3SG or email: [email protected].

Allotments AvailableEast Tuddenham CharitiesHalf or full allotments to suit all requirements.For more information please contact Janet Guy 01603 880523

Drop-in CentreParish Church Rooms on Thursdays from 9.15 to 12

Knit and Natter at TAbNAbS

Every 1st Thursday of the month10.30 – 12.30

Buy a drink and come free

East Tuddenham Friendship Club

Welcomes New Members.We meet every Tuesday in the Jubilee Hall from 2-4pm

For more information please ring Pearl on 01603 880567

Welborne Village HallOur lovely village hall is available for hire

* level access and disabled facilities * central heating

* well equipped kitchen * £6 an hour day or evening

For details ring 01362 850268or see www.welborne.org.uk

An Evening of Song with “D’Capo”26th September 2015 at 7.30pm.

Tickets £6.00 or £7.00 on the door, to include wine & nibbles.

available from: 01362 850775 / 858612 / 850787

All proceeds going to our Fabric Fund for urgent repairs to the

crumbling church tower at Welborne

This should be a very enjoyable evening of singing from this well know group of

singers. Do please join us if you can.

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Mattishall Community Café

You may remember last year, members of All Saints Church surveying the village with the question ‘What Hurts the Most?’ or ‘What’s the one thing in life you find

hardest to handle?’ This was part of a Norfolk wide survey which we now know collected over 20,000 responses across the county and which has inspired many churches/people to respond to the hurts of their communities in practical ways.

In Mattishall, members of All Saints Church decided to respond to a number of needs highlighted by our village through the survey, by launching the Mattishall Community Café – a drop-in afternoon with free refreshments, every Wednesday between 1.30pm-3.30pm inside All Saints Church.

Since Mattishall Community Café opened its doors 10 months ago, it has welcomed over 100 different visitors through its doors. Some have become regular attendees, popping in most weeks for a coffee and a chat while others have just been passing.

Volunteer leaders say “We have met people new to the village and those who have lived here for many years but feel isolated and alone. Some have just been exploring the local area, searching for family history, out on their lunch break or enjoying a walk while others have been looking for a friendly face and a listening ear or support in times of difficulty”

The Café even found fame when it was mentioned in the EDP recently when unknown to the volunteers, a couple of visiting walkers who had received a warm drink and warm welcome were actually reporters writing an article on a local walk – and recommended to their readers visiting!

Why not pop in and say hello if you are passing!

MATTiShALL METhODiST ChUrCh

Forthcoming Events

Monthly Saturday Coffee Mornings in aid of charity 5th September and 3rd October from 10 - 11.30 a.m.

harvest Festival Services

Sunday 20th September at 2.30 p.m. Preacher - Mr David Summers.

Service by yaxham Singers

Monday 21st September at 7.30 p.m. followed by sale of produce.

Christmas Concert in aid of Action for Children

Thursday 3rd December at 7.30 p.m. with the Windmill Handbell Ringers and Toftwood Singers

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reflections

Uncle Clifford, a small balding man with a clipped moustache and wearing wire-framed spectacles, walked the few paces to the hearth- rug as if

seeking a point of advantage from which to deliver some authoritative pronouncement and wished us the compliments of the season. He then rejoined Aunt Edna at the card table to play ha'penny whist against my parents.

During the week he could be seen wearing a dark three piece suit, starched collar and bowler hat carrying his briefcase and furled umbrella, entering the imposing edifice of the large insurance company in the city centre.

At the tender age of eight I formed the impression that he was" middle class", a view I retained even after my mother later revealed that the briefcase held a knife, fork and spoon for use at Woolworths cafes where he lunched but mistrusted the cleanliness of their own cutlery: it wasn't a topic that came up much after the war started.

During the run-up to the recent General Election it was noticeable that several parties made a point of their aim to bring some relief to the "Squeezed Middle " and, with no more than a natural interest in what this might mean to me, I sought enlightenment.

Was it middle-aged (too late), middleweight, (possible), middle-distance (you are joking) and then I remembered Uncle Clifford: they were talking about class but didn't want to be heard saying it, but how do you know if you are middle class? Possibly it's one of those things that if you have to enquire about it, then you haven't got it like wisdom or charm, or have ( fill in your own fear here...)

My rather elderly Chambers defines it as being between 'upper' and 'working' which raises more questions than it answers though one gathers that sociologists have invented a scale with seven levels and if you are prepared to be guided by people who allegedly wear socks with sandals this might be for you.

Obviously the middle of those would be level four about which I have no information, but according to the British Journal of Sociology "... the balance of men's upward and downward mobility is now tending to move in quite the opposite direction to that which prevailed in what has become known as the 'Golden Age' of mobility in which social advancement predominated.", so you could be passing the fourth floor just too late, or too early, to collect your prize wherever it is.

Nevertheless, I shall buy a bowler hat, just in case.

Gramps.

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Mattishall Sports and Social Club

DIARY DATES FOR 2015

AugSat 22nd karaokeSun 30th BankHoliday Headspace

SeptFri 18th Dean Vann

OctSat 10th The AJ ExperienceSat 30th Oct with The Foolish

Adult membership is £10 for the year, pensioners £5Club opens 6pm weekdays and 5pm Fri. Weekends open from 12 noon.

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