and insured. Gift vouchers available. Classified Ads Body massage £17.50 (1 hour), Back Allotment Issue March 2010 massage, £12.50 (half hour). Contact Copy date for the next issue is; 14th March 2010 Graham Smith & Sons Shelly Farrow on 01366 328835 or - Road 07881 904099. editor@.net Pest & Vermin Control for homes, Tel. 728317 farms and businesses. 24hr/7-day ser- One allotment is now available for vice. Local family business (Clover E.G. Dack rent by a Northwold resident. Farm, Mundford) Approved Electrician, 25 years Ex- NORTHWOLD PARISH With regard to the question of the completed the Annual Returns for Parish Council’s Insurance, this would 2007/08 and for 2008/09 and the Clerk Tel. 01842 879904, Mob. 07946 perience. Small Jobs Electrical. Please apply to The Clerk to the Northwold Charities Trustees on COUNCIL cover the Bowls Club ONLY when presented these to the Council for 733188 Tel. 01366 728118, Mobile 01366 500165 playing at home. consideration. Councillors were also 07766637077 The First meeting of 2010 was held on given copies of his findings. Approval nd There was a vacancy for a Councillor D W Services 2 February, the January meeting was given for the payment of the and notices would be displayed to this Gardening and T V Aerials. Grass The Man With The Power having been cancelled because of the monthly accounts for street lighting, the Electric powered wheelchair for loan. effect asking for recommendations. unfavourable weather conditions. car scheme etc. Cutting, Hedge trimming, Tree prun- Please contact Ms. Rosemary Crisp on Handyman – No Job too small Planning matters considered were : ing and general garden work. Also 728300 or Mr. John Haylock on The Chairman, Councillor Mrs. With reference to the lease of the Digital TV aerials fitted, CCTV, Sig- Woodwork, Metal work Iron work 728217, Trustees of the Northwold Rosemary Crisp, presided and 11 Pinfold Lane – extension. Agreed Constables Charity land at , nal boosters etc Design/Technical drawing welcomed 7 Councillors. Councillor the tenant had died and negotiations Charities. Sycamore House – Installation of new Tel. 01366 728403 Gardening work/Labour and con- Martin Wells was unable to attend due would now need to be undertaken with Shower Room. Agreed. Mobile 07752 587111 structions i.e. Pergolas gazebos and to work commitment. 3 members of the his successor. The Clerk will look into FOR SALE public were present. decking Winyards, Methwold Road. Permission rents and terms of lease etc. by the W.N.B.C. had been granted to D.E.T. T.V. Service - Repairs to COMPUTER DESK The Chairman reported on the current A letter received from Mr. Ian Harper remove condition relating to agricultural TV’s, VCR’s and Microwaves. Fast House maintenance – Doors, locks position in relation to new notice boards stated he was not happy that the Minutes residency only. reliable service. John Clifford. 01842 and painting Beech coloured computer desk, excel- here in Northwold and at Whittington. of the November meeting were 878486. lent condition: Dims: 75cm wide x 50 Grants had been made available in Councillor David George had met with accurately recorded. After discussion it Phone David George on (01366) cm deep x 90cm high. £10.00 for this specific purpose and our representatives of W.N.B.C. regarding was agreed that an acknowledgement Feeling Stressed? Why not treat 727582 ring 01366 728994 (Northwold) after application was under consideration. If “Affordable Housing” within the Parish. now be made that there was an error. 6.30 pm this is successful it will mean more Following a review it appears 6 families yourself (Or someone else) to a relax- The Councillor for Whittington, Mrs. room for Village notices and the present are eligible plus 4 in the adjoining ing massage by a fully qualified Waller, raised the matter of access to placing of these on telegraph poles Parishes of Stoke Ferry, Methwold and and particularly from Church Lane in Therapist. Fully BABTAC recognised would be avoided. This practice had Whittington. A drop-in open meeting is the recent snowy weather. Could been banned some time ago, but notices to be held on Wednesday April 7 th to gritting boxes be made available. Mrs. from within and from outside the discuss this need . A representative from Lynch raised the matter of the state of Villager were still being displayed. the Hastoe Housing Association will be Methwold Road at the same time. This THE C ROWN I NN present. The cemetery Burial Records had been is not included in the existing salting Home Cooked Food Served Daily 12noon—2pm brought up to date with the help of Mrs. Matters raised by members of the public routes. And 6pm to 8pm On Sunday and Monday Ann Howerth who had spent a great included : dealt of time researching the records and The next Parish Council Meeting will be 6pm to 9 pm Wednesday to Saturday nd her work was much appreciated. The dog-litter bin at the corner of on Tuesday 2 March at the Village Closed all day Tuesday Thanks were also expressed to Mr. Riverside had been broken by a lorry Hall at 7.30p.m. reversing into it. Mr. Ian Harper offered Senior Citizens 2 Course Lunch every Wednesday £5. 95 Philip Bowers for his help and assistance. to do a temporary repair. Verity Lynch

Alternate Wednesday Quiz A concrete post at the cemetery was Night The problem of the water leak in the Recreation Ground was attended to by broken. STOP PRESS! Councillor Mark Roberts for which the With reference to the Recreation Tel. (01366) 727317 Council were grateful. Congratulations to all the Youth Club Ground, it was hoped that all the issues The Clerk, Jane Scarrot, gave her report relating to the Playground equipment Helpers – their efforts mean that the Youth Club has, again, achieved which included the following. had now been settled. The question of the latch on the gate was discussed and S.A.F.E. Accreditation this year! CBB Building and Cleaning Services The motorist who had damaged the it was agreed that this should be fence at the Old Chalk Pit before removed rather than have the gate swing We can take care of all your cleaning, Christmas was willing to carry out its to and harm a child. A notice should be This is one of the highest levels a repair, but had not yet done so. He erected that the area is not open to the voluntary youth organisation can earn Maintenance and Building Requirements would be requested to put this matter in public. Discussions with the Sports & for the protection of children in their hand without further delay. care. • Weekly/Monthly Domestic and Commercial cleaning Social Club, The Bowls Club, Cricket

• Cleaning your property when you move out Some sections of the river had been Club and Tennis Club were ongoing and

• Cleaning when you move in to your new home cleared but more is still to be done and it was hoped that a Meeting of all parties • Cleaning after you have had building work completed dredging is expected later in the year. could be arranged shortly The Tennis Well done to Bernie and Jean Bartlett, • Painting and decorating Club wished to plant a hedge as a wind- Steve and Sharron Freemantle, Tenders had been requested for grass- • Plastering Please contact for a free estimate break similar to that of the Bowls Club Ann Howarth, Jane Luckman, Helen or to discuss your requirements on:- cutting for the coming season; two had • Flint work and to be maintained by them. This was McGuirk, Dean Preston and been received, and when the third was to • Tiling agreed. Beryl Quilter. • Fencing 01366 727789 or hand they would all be placed before the • Drain work 07860 508689 Council for consideration. The Council’s Internal Auditor had

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St. Andrew’s Church St. Andrew’s Church Dear Northwold and Northwold Primary School on Inside this issue: rd Whittington 23 March 2010 . Please bring your bag Diary for (or bags!) to (school gates at 9.oClock ) The Annual Parochial Church meeting We are pleased to Northwold Parish Council cover and help us have a really good collec- Stop Press - Youth Club Helpers March and April 2010 will be held in the church on Tuesday announce that the rd tion. 23 March at 7.30 pm. The election of Norman Primary St Andrew’s Church 2 Northwold Tennis Club Sunday 7th March church wardens will take place at 7.15 School and Little Normans Pre-School Many thanks indeed for helping us with Tile Centre 11am Holy Communion, Rector pm before the meeting. This is an open have organised another textile collection Northwold Carnival this unique fundraising opportunity. For meeting which everyone is invited to with Bag2School , our last collection in Bus Information 3 more information visit Sunday 14th March attend. November raised us a fantastic £248.00 Northwold Charities Craft fair www.bag2school.com or call 01366 11 am Mothering Sunday, and a very big thank you for all your help. Little Normans Pre-School 4 Lent 728804 or 01366 727342 Crown Inn Mrs. Caroline Nicholas Letch A series of Lenten talks for the Deanery By getting involved in our Bag2School Northwold Youth Club 5 Yours faithfully St. Andrew’s Hobby & Craft Exhibition will take place on Wednesday evenings On Saturday 20th March collection, you have an opportunity to sort Parking Problems, Normandy Close 3.00 pm Service for Mothering Holly and Claire throughout Lent. For locations of these 2010 through your cupboards and wardrobes Parish Council Membership 2010 Sunday, Rev. Nicoll meetings please see the notice on the and donate unwanted textiles in the bag Dr Nisbet 6 10 amam---- 3pm provided – this can include adults’ and Class 2 The Norman C of E Primary gate at the church. Sunday 21st March children’s clothes, shoes (tied together Who’s Who Useful Contacts 7 AtAtAt Who’s Who 8am Holy Communion, Rector Easter. please), hats, belts, bags, soft toys, cur- Methwold High School FOOT HEALTH CLINIC Northwold Care Group 8 The Easter service will take place as tains and bedding (not duvets or pillows). Northwold Bowls Club Sunday 28th March usual at 11.00 am on Easter Sunday fol- We will receive £400 per tonne or May we remind our readers that Dog Poo Reply the next foot health clinic is as 11 am Palm Sunday, lowed by Easter Fun starting at 2.30pm. £0.40/kg which will be a great boost for Riverwatch 9 This will include a village quiz, tea at Light our fundraising. In addition it will also follows:- Crown Inn If you would like Mrs. Caroline Nicholas Letch 3.00pm and an Easter Egg hunt at refreshments raise awareness amongst the children of Northwold WI further details or 4.00pm. Be sure to come along and join will be the benefits of recycling and reuse. 24th March and 12th May 2010 at Pog 10 Tai Chi Maundy Thursday 1st April in the fun! to book a stall available If you fill a donation bag which can be the Village Hall, Surgery Room. Easter Craft Fair 7.00 pm Benefice, St George’s, please call 11 collected from Bag 2 School Methwold Methwold Rector Little Normans Pre-School and still have For appointments tel. Classified Ads 12 NORTHWOLD TENNIS High School Electric Wheelchair for loan more then you can use any other bag to 01362 652757 David Noble. Computer Desk for Sale Good Friday 2nd April CLUB 01366 728333 donate your items and don’t forget to ask WMSCh(Hons)., 7.30 pm Benefice Easter Vigil or after 6pm grandparents, friends and neighbours to MPSPract.,MVR. The Village Life Team St. Andrew's, Northwold Rector Holiday makers staying in the village on 07899774470 have a sort out as well! are very welcome to use the court. Bag2School will be collecting from Editor Saturday 3rd April Stephanie Squires Easter Eve, Northwold There will be a charge of three pounds [email protected] per player, using the court for one HARWOOD Tel 728317 Benefice Easter Vigil and first TPF hour. It is pleasant to see visitors to Holy Communion HEALTH Property Deputy Editor our village and the Club members would be very pleased to welcome Maintenance Graeme Whiting & FITNESS Sunday 4th April them to the court. Please contact either Services [email protected] Tel 727425 11.00 am Holy Communion myself on 728227 or Veronica Sports Massage & Interior, Exterior Hutchby on 728555 to arrange a game Exercise Therapy, Re- Decorating, Carpentry, Advertising Sunday 11th April Wall & Floor Tiling, We are also pleased to welcome new habilitation. [email protected] t 11.00 am Matins Rector Wooden & Laminate members to our thriving Club, if you Charlie Harwood Flooring would like to join or just have a go Circulation Manager Sunday 18th April BSc (Hons) Call Tim please contact Beverley Young, our Mark Elwes 8.00 am Holy Communion [email protected] Membership Secretary on 727656. 01366 728 881 07759 654135 Tel. 728795

Sunday 25th April With best wishes, Committee 11.00 am Matins, Carol Sharp, Chair. Chair Mrs. C. Nicholas-Letch Ray Gribble

Carol Sharp Antique Restoration & Traditional Upholstery Tel. 728227 All aspects of antique furniture restoration including French THERE MAY BE NORTHWOLD polishing, cabinet repairs and traditional upholstery Secretary CHANGES SO PLEASE ------Position vacant CARNIVAL Traditional Upholstered Furniture The area’s largest range of manual & automatic doors.

KEEP AN EYE ON THE Footstools, Sofas, Chairs made to commission Plus repairs to all doors, and spares . Treasurer SATURDAY, 12TH JUNE Geoff Bartram NOTICE BOARDS ------Picture Framing & Mirrors Tel. 728673 The theme for this year is “All at 01842 880 008 TILE CENTRE An extensive range of mouldings including hand painted The views expressed in submitted items are not Sea”, so get your thinking caps on for and gilded finishes Swaffham 01760 790 009 necessarily endorsed by Northwold & Whittington Moira and Bill Smith celebrate their floats, fancy dress and themed Antique and Reproduction Prints for sale Village Life. Whilst we endeavour to ensure that all 22nd year in the Northwold Tile Centre stalls….It could be anything from the Vine House, Church Road, , King’s Lynn information contained in the newsletter is correct, we SHOWROOM 01366 378481 01366-500387 cannot be held responsible for errors. The Editor on 14th March - let's wish them many Royal Navy to what lives in the reserves the right to refuse or omit items without more prosperous trading years. ocean! www.raygribble.co.uk www.fenlandgaragedoors.co.uk explanation.

Page 2 Page 11 Our Past least, as he would often take us for a ride the ball there I have to say as goats are from the church to the outskirts of the very likely to get into all sorts of mischief BUS INFORMATION Wednesday only @ 09.20 am NORTHWOLD According to Pog village without ever asking for a fare. as I can testify, having bottle fed many of Pick-up Point: Bus stop opposite side to Northwold – Thetford CHARITIES (Aka Mike Coley) That was quite a treat really, after all their Kids in my time. St. Andrew’s Church (Coach Services) there were virtually no cars to swan One of his earliest duties when coming to NEW CLERK Monday – Friday @ 09.00 am Leaves Wootton bus stop outside Boots about in at that time. Northwold was to run Confirmation Pick-up Points: Bus stop same side as Chemist @ 12.15 pm I can hardly begin to tell you of all the Danny was of Irish extraction and I classes to prepare us heathens for the On January 19th we welcomed Mrs. St. Andrew’s Church or opposite side of changes that our Village has undergone in imagine that he would have been a sea- good Christian life ahead. Ours was a Northwold – Helaine Wyett from , as the new road to the Tile Centre (main road) (Eagle Coaches) the past few years alone, those that I re- farer in his younger days as he sported a church of School and I was one clerk - some may remember her mother member from my childhood for instance, large, colourful and probably naughty of those that attended his classes and who Leaves Thetford Bus Station @ 11.00am Friday only @ 09.20 am Kathy Owen - to the Northwold Chari- when I was a kid the bungalows at the tattoo over most of his body, depicting a later got confirmed by the Bishop Walsh Pick-up Point: Opposite Glebe Close ties, we hope all connected with the Saturday @ 9.05 a.m. junction of High Street and Church Lane rampant snake I understand. I never ac- in St James Church at nearby Hockwold. Almshouses and the allotments will Pick-up Point: Opposite side of road to Leaves Downham Market @ 11.40 am didn’t actually exist, the land they now tually saw it for myself but know of it as Then known as Hockwold cum Wilton as soon get to know her, the Tile Centre (main road) Pick-up Point: where the bus drops you occupy was then known colloquially as it readily passed into the folklore of our the names of many small villages became when you arrive. Thick’s Green and would have become home village. combined as their populations grew, Wil- Leaves Thetford Bus Station @ 12 noon We would like to thank the departing the village green eventually if only certain Danny was never thought of as being a ton was once a settlement in its own right. Northwold – Norwich ladies for their hard work, Mrs. Beryl Northwold – King’s Lynn locals had have had their way. In my day wealthy chap, so you can just imagine Well my dears, that’s about it for another (Coach Services) Quilter and Mrs. Carrie Roberts. (Coach Services) however the site had become derelict and the shock which reverberated through year, it’s time for me to wave you farewell Saturday only @ 08.38 am Monday – Saturday @ 10.00 am overgrown save for a few odd fruit trees, the community, when his household until we meet again, when I shall be Pick-up Point: Bus stop opposite St. Thank you from all the Trustees. Pick-up Points: Bus stop opposite side to greengages amongst them I recall. What a belongings were being burned as part of Looking Forward to Looking Back with Andrew’s Church St. Andrew’s Church or main road out- pity to have declined into the virtual waste his house clearance after his demise. you all again, and so take the greatest of side of Tile Centre Leaves Norwich @ 2.30 pm ground that it was then, after all it had Especially when they discovered that his care, not only of yourselves, your loved Pick-up point: John Lewis Department Mill House Farm been at one time the property belonging to old comfy chair was literally stuffed ones and of course of all the wild birds Leaves King’s Lynn bus station @ Store. We are now taking orders for our yet another of our old village pubs called with money, luckily the find was made and the various animals to, many of whom 1.10 pm fresh, free -range rare-breed

The Bull . The name of the Green was just before this and the rest of his pos- will be suffering first hand, the depriva- pork: Please note there is extra bus on Tues- For further information please speak taken from a couple of old ladies that sessions were slung onto the bonfire, to tions of the cold Winter weather . Whole and half-pigs, 5kg and day’s - Market Day, @ 09.30 Pick- up with the bus drivers or contact the fol- lived there, at least one of whom was in- be lost forever. 10kg variety packs available. Best wishes: Pog Points as above. lowing: deed named Miss Thick, I don’t know Also on the green were a few odd trees We also have pedigree about the other old girl I’m afraid. and miscellaneous bushes growing Leaves King’s Lynn bus station @ Travel Line – 08712002233 saddleback sows and weaners At this time and for many years prior to TAI CHI for sale hither and thither and on its outskirts 1.20 pm Coach Services – 01842821509 this, one of the country’s biggest killers were a terraced row of cottages that ran Six week course Northwold – Wootton Eagle Coaches – 01760725392 was Tuberculosis (T.B, also known as at right angles to Church Lane and th Call Gill for details and prices Starting WEDNESDAY 24 February (Eagle Coaches) Consumption) which was eventually over- who’s gardens ended just before Cross 7.00-8.00 pm 01366 727679 / 07810 412371 come with the use of anti-biotic, pio- Lane , it was there that young Sid Ste- At Methwold High School neered by Cambridge University at nearby venson lived with his family at one time, Papworth. I can still recall however the their gardens were separated from Derek Johnson chilly glass outhouses where people en- Church Lane by a low brick wall that PROPERTY & LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE Mobile Beauty Therapist deavoured in vain to cure themselves be- was topped by spiked iron railings (Female clients only) Interior & exterior painting, wood or UPVC facia boards fore the proper medication became avail- It was here, whilst clambering on these able. that young Sid slipped and impaled him- Guttering repaired, cleaned, replaced Relax and unwind in the Back to the boozer however, in its exis- self, thus blinding himself in one eye. A Roofing repairs, damaged tiles replaced comfort of your own home! tence The Bull was said to have been a Chimney pots & cowlings fitted momentary lapse, the repercussions of All ages/abilities welcome Chimney stacks and general re-pointing Offering a wide range of beauty treatments Coaching Inn, where stage coaches would which like, so many before would have £5.00 per week Blocked drains & sinks cleared Gift vouchers, pamper parties stop and change their horses for fresh ones remained with him for the rest of his booking essential General plumbing & drainage Roof, patio & driveway pressure washing & packages available as they passed through from Norwich and days. elsewhere. It was also the home of the Trees & conifers trimmed or removed For a price list or appointment, All this would have been about the time For further information please contact Hedges, bushes and ivy trimmed village fire appliance, a hand propelled that the Old Rectory opposite the green Viv Archibald at the High School Fencing & decking, landscape maintenance please phone Suzanne affair by all accounts, when then as now, would have been built, it’s now known on 01366 728333 in the event of fire, time would have been as the “Old Rectory” but it never was TELEPHONE 01842 810816 01366 728192 or 07730 550415 of the essence, the hand propelled gadget because in fact that title quite rightly would have been much quicker than belonged to the Grange behind the Northwold Spiritualists readying a team of horses should a fire church. This new building was specially break out of course. It had been on the built for the Reverend David Savage and MARK ROBERTS estate at Didlington at one time, probably was enclosed behind the old walled gar- Meet every other Friday in the Village PC Repair and Care when Lord Amherst of Hackney owned it. dens, previously attributed to The hall at 7.30 pm and on other occasions. Plumbing & Heating At a later date, when the bungalows were Grange Schedule. first built on the green, Danny Dugan was David Savage himself was a farmer be- 12th March Pam Romero Plumbing & Heating • Boiler Replacement 01842 810853 one of the first inhabitants to move in, he fore becoming ordained and so fitted in 26th March Rachel Finbow Central Heating Installation worked as a conductor for the Eastern well with the majority of the population. 9th April Linda Lynett Smith Counties Omnibus Company who’s depot I can still remember the gist of the old 23rd April David McEntee-Taylor Bathrooms/Showers • Water Softeners Mobile PC Service had a garage on the Top Road (A134). I boys address during his investiture all think he, like many more of our popula- ALL WORK & MATERIALS GUARANTEED Computer Setups Virus Checks & Removal those years ago. It began with a word of Additional Event REFERENCES AVAILABLE tion had lived down The Tan Yard previ- warning that regarded Teasels, and the 6th March - Clairvoyance Evening Internet Connections Internet Security ously, behind Sycamore House in the phrase I recall most vividly was “and if with Kevin Hales. Training Sessions High Street. He was well thought of by Repairs & Upgrades your little nanny-goat should eat just Telephone 01366 727344 most of the youngsters of the village at Program installations one of these!” Well the old boy was on Enquiries to Eileen on (01366)727174 Mobile 07887 646587 Georgina Sims

Page 10 Page 3 man-made world. Before long all was Northwold WI It is hard to believe that we £5 admission (drinks and nibbles) Little Normans Pre-School, please call River Watch By Ivor disturbed again, this time by a quiet but Kirsty Pryer on 01366 728 804 and distinct noise that could just not be ig- th are already half way £8.50 admission (15 min treatment, make an appointment to come and see Hook Saturday 6 February saw a group of nored! The noise increased as the mind ladies from Northwold WI travel to through the Spring Term. drink and nibbles) us! focussed. It was somewhat strange but Making an early start is easy - the bother Norwich to see a production of The Pro- this time (as you may have guessed) I The growth and support of Following are the treatments that are on for me is the other end of the day and ducers at The Theatre Royal. Some Session Times: knew the answer. In a mass of debris at the Pre-School has been offer: staying awake! The morning in question members took the opportunity to do Monday & Friday the base of an old willow tree which 9:00am – 12pm was dark with dawn still awaited where- some shopping beforehand too. On immense and we would Mini facial breached my reed beds a family of th upon the usual riverside activity would Tuesday 9 February the group held Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday hedgehogs were fast asleep in the mid- like to take this opportunity to thank all of Hand reflexology begin. The wild fowl normally commence their monthly meeting in Northwold 9:00am – 3 pm dle of a long hibernation. They had been you for your help. Indian head massage the proceedings but alas they have been Village Hall and this was very well at- noticed several times before and the missing of late so the beginning of days tended despite the cold weather. During Mini Hand/foot massage Web address: www.littlenormans.co.uk/ sound was their snoring! So here were Ladies, please come and join us for a fun, alongside the river Wissey is now all the the business section of the evening a other people who had found a retreat relaxing evening at the Northwold Sports File and nail varnish more interesting just to see who will be Golden Boot was presented to Hilary THE CROWN INN from the world and for them so it would and Social Club on the 12 th of March. We Facial wax the first! Sherrington for her sterling performance continue for a long while yet. How as the Fairy Godmother in the January Make-up application David and Cheryl would like to thank all will be hosting a fundraising Pamper Eve- I set up my rods away from the waters ironically that their secret hideaway was meeting's production of the pantomime those that have supported them over the edge and threaded my way through a gap given away by their own deep slumber! ning in which a variety of treatments will Bowen technique Cinderella. Hilary promised she would last 3 years. in the reed beds to my favourite swim. My mind kept referring back to the ot- treasure the Boot and display it in a be available such as waxing, file & nail Hypnotherapy Undergrowth towered high on either side. A special thanks to those that have ter. Had it really been what I had seen? prominent position in her new home. Angel card reading I had spend numerous hours in this special polish, mini massage or make-up applica- helped us raise over £4,000 for various Was it perhaps a giant rat or similar? place and knew every bit of its geography. Various members were given presents Palm reading. charities including EACH (East Anglian Then to answer the question there was tion, as well as indulgent products and a Here was an oasis where time stood still. from the Birthday Basket and it was Children’s Hospice) and Air another disturbance in the river and sur- bar! We also will have a body shop stall Hairdresser (offering trims/plaits etc) All was quiet to an extreme and as I stood announced that all proceeds from the Ambulance. prise, surprise the otter reappeared Hope to see you there and further de- overlooking the large expanse of water evening's raffle and donations money and a chocoholics stall (catalogue avail- again. He was even nearer to the bank In appreciation we would like to invite there was no sign of movement. For me it would go to Methwold School toward tails/tickets call into the Pre-School, or rd this time and for a whole minute or so able at pre-school, for pre-booking/for you to celebrate our 3 anniversary to a was the perfect place to contemplate eve- their African trip fund. he dived and twisted as if demonstrating people that can't attend on the night) call Michelle on 728693/07584033524 buffet and glass of wine on Sunday eve- rything I enjoy. There was no hurry to th the agility and prowess of the whole ning, 14 March from 6.30 pm onwards. start fishing as more light was needed to A very entertaining talk formed the All proceeds will go the The Little otter family! Now I had found a new Doors will open at 7:15 pm for you to cast accurately to the opposite bank. There main part of the evening. Mr Mike Normans Pre-School. friend to look out for in future. Dawn book your treatment on a 1st come first the river was at its deepest and was the Wabe, dressed as a Victorian goaler, If you have a child of Pre-School age (2 David and Cheryl and dusk and half-light are no doubt the most obvious place to find my good old gave us a very detailed account of life in served basis. Treatments begin at 7.30pm ½ to 4 years) and are interested in the favourite times to find him and of course friends the pike. Being deep it should also Victorian prisons. From a vivid descrip- good fortune is essential. Perhaps I will be the warmest part of the river where you tion of life in goal – including diet and never see him again but what a memory imagine all the fish queue up to find sanc- punishments - to details of the death and an extra special day for me! tuary. My targeted place also has a mas- sentence and hangings, we realised how

PR. Bowers & Son sive array of uprooted trees downed by extremely grim it must have been. We storms and high winds of long ago. They Ivor Hook learnt a great deal about the punishments Funeral Directors make intricate tangles of submerged including the dreaded Tread wheel, the branches and provide an extra attraction CELEBRATE AT THE Crank and the Shot Drill. An extremely 24 Hour Service and shelter for the fish. Fond memories of far cry from today's regime of art specimen fish from the past flashed CROWN INN classes, university courses and gym ses- Tel 01366 727432 through my mind and confirmed this to be sions! A thoroughly entertaining Mothering Sunday Upholding Traditional Family the ideal spot for yet another lazy day. speaker who was thanked by Sara Shar- 14th March ples. Values of Dignity & Respect I decided the time was ready to start busi- Also Cheryl and Dave’s 3rd year of ness when I noticed a disturbance in the The competition to wear a Victorian Memorials. river – not far out from the bank. A trading outfit was won by Rosemary Crisp, streamlined shape had broken the surface Floral Tributes. Funeral Plans Bookings being taken now, pop in or with Ginnie Robson-Hull coming sec- and was swimming towards me. At first it call (01366 ) 727317 ond and Jenny Langley and Ann How- seemed like a large fish topping but a St. Patrick's night ard coming joint third. An appetising closer look showed it had a large round supper was provided by four ladies – Wednesday , 17th March head. What was it – could it be an otter? Jenny Bailey, Jenny Bunyan, Eunice He had either not seen me or he was Charity quiz for the Everett and Fiona Eyles and the meeting somewhat defiant for he carried on head- Air Ambulance your support would ended at approximately ten o'clock. ing towards me. Then he flipped and be very grateful who knows when dived and disappeared leaving behind the you may need them. Next month's meeting will take place on same calm and me completely surprised - th Don’t forget Tuesday March 9 when we will have a almost in disbelief. I kept questioning talk on Nutritional Therapy by Lorna what I had seen but carried on and cast out GOOD FRIDAY, 2nd April Edge. Anyone who is interested in join- and positioned my rods. Then I prepared EASTER SUNDAY 4th April ing us please contact our Secretary Mrs for the inevitable wait. QUIZ NIGHTS - EVERY Brenda Ayres on 01366 728478 or sim- It was always a long wait but one I al- OTHER WEDNESDAY ply turn up on the evening where you ways enjoyed for a host of different rea- MARCH 3rd, 17th, 31st will be made most welcome. sons. Here everything invariably fell into APRIL 14th,28th perspective being far away from our sad Glenda Burton

Page 4 Page 9 their own way there. The drivers are all DOG POO REPLY NORTHWOLD YOUTH Northwold Care Group volunteers and the cost is subsidised. St Andrew’s Hobby & Northwold Parish Council Dear Editor, CLUB Northwold Care Group held its monthly For more information please ring Jim I would like to reply to the letter from Craft Exhibition Membership 2010 Lunch Club in the Village Hall on Mon- Booty on 728515. Holly Sandford in the February edition Mike Wabe visited us on 27 th January, to day 8 th February 2010 and was attended May 2010 Finally, anyone wishing to borrow nurs- of the Village Life. Holly pointed out talk about the “Medieval World and Life Rosemary Crisp, Chairman by twenty-two people. This month the To celebrate the creative talents of ing aids of any description should also the health dangers as well as the effect in a Victorian Goal”. His visits are al- 20 Methwold Road, Northwold, diners enjoyed a lunch of Sausage Toad the inhabitants of Northwold and contact Mr Booty. We have a huge on her and her children at the sight of ways interesting and entertaining and he IP26 5LN with Onion Gravy, mashed potatoes, surround, we are planning to hold a store of items from wheelchairs to walk- parts of our village soiled with faeces. It did not disappoint on this occasion! The Brussel sprouts and mixed vegetables fol- ing sticks. is essential for all dog owners to carry young members all talked about the Hobby and Craft Exhibition with David George lowed by Ginger Sponge Pudding with plastic bags or some other suitable re- “gruesome” happenings in a Victorian live demonstrations during the week- Northwold House, High Street, ginger sauce and custard. This was en- Glenda Burton ceptacle to collect any mess made by Prison and there were plenty of “oohs!” end of May 1 2010. joyed with a glass of red wine and fol- Northwold, IP26 5LA their dogs. when Mike told them about a prisoner’s lowed by a cup of coffee or tea. The (Hon. Sec.) We will have many stalls May I suggest one way to stop this prob- head coming off during a hanging! Verity Lynch meals are served by willing young helpers (woodwork, jewellery, quilting and lem? If you know the name and address (Apologies to the Helpers who are also WI from the Norman School in the village. cake making amongst them) together 9 Pinfold Lane, Northwold NORTHWOLD BOWLS of the person allowing their dog to foul Members – we heard the stories again A different menu is served every month the pavement, telephone the Borough from Mike at our meeting the following with teas and activities for children – Alison Muir and costs the diners £2.50. (At Christmas CLUB and young-at-heart adults! Council on 01553 616200 and report to week – but at least we were able to watch Laburnum House, 61 Globe time a traditional lunch is provided for the other ladies grimace when they heard the Clean Neighbour Enforcement If you would like to be involved in Street, Methwold, IP26 4PQ free, together with entertainment.) It is a A G M is being held on 11th March Team, if they are not immediately avail- the stories for the first time!) any way please contact:- chance for people from the village to get @ 7.30pm in the Sports and Social able they will get back to you within a James Norris th together and have a chat over a nice meal. Club. day or two. A photograph is also a good Bernie’s Bingo took place on 10 Febru- Jane Luckman (728921) or 25 West End, Northwold Anyone who wishes to join should ring idea but this is not always possible as ary and everyone enjoys these evenings! Green will be open mid April, new Brenda Ayres (728565) Ann Howarth on 01366 727772 for more you have to be in the right place at the Prizes included wacky pencil sharpeners, members will be welcome, young and Michael Peake information. If you are unable to get to right time. With this evidence the Bor- weird rubbers and stamper sets. Everyone old, boys and girls. Parking Problems in Marmick Cottage, Fen Road, the village hall it may be possible for ough Council is able to prosecute the was a winner, though, as all Members someone to collect you and return you went home with the flashing pens they Normandy Close Wretton, PE33 9QP Tuition will be given by the club offender. home again afterwards. Lunch dates com- members. Could I suggest that you get in touch had used during the evening. Mark Roberts ing up are 8 th March and 12 th April. Please do not block driveways when For information contact: with one of our Borough Councillors 59 School Lane, Northwold, We have St John’s Ambulance coming collecting your children from school. For those new to the village, the Care (they are listed in this issue) if you re- Mr. B. Barlett 727250 for the next couple of sessions to run IP26 5NB Group also runs a Car Scheme to take quire further help and advice. On numerous occasions my wife and I Mr. T. Cater 500313 through basic first aid. people to visit the hospital, dentist, chi- Yours sincerely, Carol Sharp have been unable to access our driveway Mr. R. Preston 728694 Teresa Waller ropodist etc if they are unable to make when returning home from work. As with all clubs, membership is con- 6 Church Lane, Whittington, stantly changing. We have had quite a Having to drive over our front lawn to PE33 9TG Established Jacob Bunyan N.D.H. few new members join this year, but two access our property is not really very over20 years or three older members are no longer practical or beneficial. Martin Wells

coming on a regular basis - they now have 42 Methwold Road, Northwold, Horticulturalist We have also had several problems lots more homework to do! They are al- when trying to exit our driveway at the IP26 5LN ways welcome to visit when there is a Wildlife, traditional, Problem solving end of the school day, narrowly avoid- heritage/restoration gardening. Hedging/hedge laying particular event of interest to them. Clerk to the Parish Council - ing collisions with parked cars. New complete gardens/ Garden maintenance Jane Scarrott, refurbishment Garden clearance If anyone wishes to join the Youth Club, We understand that parents need a safe Warren House, Brandon Organic options available Environmentally friendly & please contact either Sharron (on 727675) place to park in Normandy Close, but correct waste disposal or Jane (on 728921). Membership is we would appreciate a little more space Road, Methwold, Herbaceous perennial bor- Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 4RL, ders available for 7 to 14 year olds and we and consideration when they do this. Phone 01366 728229 meet on a fortnightly basis at the Sports telephone 728238, email All year interest plant We thank you for your help with this and Social Club. schemes Mobile 07724 040216 matter. [email protected] Tree surgery [email protected] Steve Freemantle Problem areas Terry and Jane Hassey

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Page 8 Page 5 you dip it in and take it straight out) and, an inch of the deep blue copper solution WHAT DOES THE not content with leaving the stick in the in the test tube and heat it until it boils. WHO`S WHO – The green is situated next to the tennis CARE GROUP CAR SCHEME court at the rear of the recreation ground Anyone unable to make their way to hos- DOCTOR THINK THIS urine, they kept stirring it around with Add 2 drops of urine and, if no change USEFUL CONTACTS the reagent strip for all of the 15 sec- occurs, keep adding urine until its volume in Hovells Lane. Members may play be- pital, doctor, dentist etc. may utilise the tween mid April until September. If you car scheme run by volunteer drivers. MONTH? onds. We than had a technical discus- equals that of the original solution. Bring Christopher Fraser, wish to start playing bowls contact Tony There is a small charge towards fuel costs Have you ever boiled your urine? sion about the findings which, all too the mixture to the boil and let it cool. If Member of Parliament, House of often, revealed several basic misunder- Glucose is present, a yellow deposit will Cater on 500313, bowls are provided if e.g. £3 to Dr., £8 to hospital. I am sure that many of you will have Commons, London, SW1A 0AA, standings on the part of the student, be- be thrown down as the mixture cools. you do not have your own. The A.G.M. is Lifts to Doctor, Hospital etc. taken a sample of urine to the doctor or 01760 336633 fore they had to dispose of the gloves There were other chemical tests for urea, on 11 March at 7.30pm at the Sports and Jim Booty 728515 nurse at your surgery and will have and reagent strip in the appropriate fash- uric acid, blood, etc., all very time con- Anthony White, Social Club, new and old members are Nursing equipment loan watched while they tested it. You will ion before washing their hands. suming. A lot depended upon how much County Councillor, Daytona, welcome. " have seen them whip off the screw caps Whittington, King’s Lynn, PE33 9TE, “help” the nurse provided. Actually, on NORTHWOLD TENNIS CLUB CARE GROUP LUNCH CLUB and quickly dip a reagent strip into the Now, hand washing these days is a com- 502133 reflection, it was all quite innocent! Mrs. Beverley Young 727656 Glenda Burton 727018 urine before watching while the colours plicated, six part process – if you want on the stick change, indicating the pres- the details, put six steps to effective hand The problem of heating liquids to boiling Adrian Lawrence, Membership subscription: Adult £30; The Group provides a two course meal ence or absence of blood, glucose, pro- washing into your search engine and the in a test tube is that they have a propensity Borough Councillors ,Muriels Farm, Junior £7.50; Family £60 with wine and coffee at twelve noon, on tein, bile, nitrites and so on. The doctor University of Leicester programme will to suddenly fly out of the top of the tube, Old Methwold Road, , The court is situated at the rear of the rec- the second Monday in each month. The or nurse will chat to you while this is appear. Some of the students had been so we had to be very careful to point the Thetford, IP26 4DX reation ground in Hovells Lane. cost is £2.50 except at the Christmas lunch going on and will share the results with practising so much that their hands were end away from the compliant nurse! Of 01842 829809 Members may play any time. Club nights which is free with entertainment. are organised weekly throughout the you as the colours change. Each of these raw! course, when leaving the ward and in- Mick Peake NORTHWOLD PRODUCE SHOW season. sticks costs about 75p so we don’t use structing the following student, it was Marmick Cottage, Fen Road, Wretton, Sharron and Steve Freemantle 727675 All this reminded me of my student Visitors are welcome, coaching arranged them unwisely. Altogether, the process essential to instruct him in the finger test King’s Lynn, PE33 9QP The Show takes place annually in Septem- days. In the early 1960’s, when I was a if required. takes 90 seconds, the length of time for for Glucose! 501459 ber, all Northwold residents are eligible to medical student at the London Hospital all the colours on the stick to change. YOGA - Carol Bennett 728154 enter produce. Schedules available from we all wore long white coats and looked The Garden: You will remember that, Martin Storey Everyone welcome, just come along to March onwards, including rules and costs. As many of you will know, one of my really important. However, our tasks last year, a splendid cock pheasant moved 17, South Street, Hockwold, the Village Hall on Mondays 1.45 - roles in life is to examine the medical were rather menial. One of those tasks into the garden in January. By the end of Thetford, IP26, 4JG VILLAGE HALL EVENTS 2.45pm and 6 - 7pm students at the Norfolk and Norwich was to test the urine samples every March, he had seven hen pheasants with 01842 828016 £3 per session University Hospital. A couple of weeks morning and, in those days, we had no him and was thoroughly hen-pecked MONDAYS Yoga DOCTORS Learn to stretch, tone, breathe and relax, ago, part of my role was to assess how reagent strips to dip into the urine – we (metaphorically, I hope) by his seven 2nd. MONDAY Care Group lunch, Feltwell Surgery while building up body strength. the students dealt with testing a sample had to boil it! Each ward had its own wives and he looked thoroughly dejected noon, £2.50 contact Glenda 727018 Old Brandon Road, Feltwell You may be of any age and any level of of urine and how they washed their urine testing cupboard, a room 6ft by 4ft and miserable before they all disappeared MONDAY 7.30pm Dancing 01842 828481 fitness. hands afterwards. The students would with shelves full of reagents, a Bunsen at the beginning of April. contact Bryan Cater 728342

walk in and look at sample bottle as if it burner, test tubes etc., and just enough He reappeared in January this year, ini- Boughton Surgery NORTHWOLD ART GROUP - TUESDAY 2 - 4pm Forget Me Not Club was toxic or about to explode. In fact, it room for the medical student and, if he tially on his own. He is now accompanied 01366 500331 Patsy Hood 727582 (over55s) contact Joyce 728793 was tap water with a drop of yellow dye could find one, a compliant nurse (who £3 per session in the Village Hall. The fortnightly afternoons by another cock pheasant, who only has Police - Non emergency and a finger prick of blood in it. The was “helping”) to stand. Group meets every Thursday from 7 - 9 2nd TUESDAY 7pm Women's Institute one eye, and they seem to be getting on student would then tell me that, usually, 0845 4564567 The test for protein in the urine involved really well together. I can’t help wonder- pm, please telephone Patsy if you would 727060 they would wash their hands before put- heating it almost to boiling point in a ing ……. like to attend. THURSDAY 9am Dr. Knott ting on their rubber gloves; on this occa- WHO`S WHO test tube at 45 degrees above a Bunsen 500331 sion, they had been told not to. How- The following list will give you infor- NORTHWOLD YOUTH CLUB - burner. If a white flocculent precipitate Best wishes to you all THURSDAY 7pm Art Club ever, most of them used the spirit hand mation of local clubs and organisations. Sharron Freemantle 727675 or was thrown down, it was either phos- contact Patsy 727582 sanitizer and then struggled to put rub- Ian G. Nisbet If you are not listed and would like to Jane Luckman 728921 phates or protein. We then added a few FRIDAY 9am Tots and Co. ber gloves on to their sticky hands. Hav- be, please send your details to the Edi- The Club meets in the Sports and Social drops of nitric acid – if the precipitate FRIDAY fortnightly Spiritualists ing done that, they cast around for a tor, Mrs. Stephanie Squires, 23a High Club, Hovells Lane on alternate Wednes- disappeared, it was due to phosphates; if CLASS 2 THE 727174 tablecloth, found the paper hand towel Street, telephone 728317 or by email, days from 6.30 - 8pm. it remained, it was due to protein. When SATURDAY 9-noon Ballet dispenser, took two towels, carefully NORMAN C of E her address is on page 2 . joining the ward, we were told that the Young people from 7 to 14 years of age contact Amanda 07810 080751 opened them out and laid them on the first test for Glucose was to dip your PRIMARY SCHOOL, may join the Club for a payment of 50 counter as if they were about to take NORTHWOLD BOWLS CLUB finger in and taste it. We all started off NORTHWOLD pence per session, they must also be The Chiropodist visits from time to time afternoon tea. Next, they would ask me Roger Preston 727694 doing this until we discovered that we members of the Sports and Social Club. contact Mr. Noble 01362 652757 where the plastic aprons were kept! I Membership subscription: £20 had been “misled” and that the real test On Friday 26 March @ 12.00 - 13.00 soon tired of this and just told them not for Glucose was as follows: If there is hours be part of the Super Soup lunch to make a mess. protein present (see above) the urine and help bowl over poverty, whatever DIDLINGTON NURSERIES Some had been taught to leave the stick must be removed by coagulation and you are having for lunch that day Debbie HarwoodHarwood----BrownBrown in the urine for 15 seconds (incorrect – filtration before testing for Glucose. Put make sure it’s soup. 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