The Signpost The Signpost Signpost - Issue 53 Village Contacts Editorial Team Cockley Cley Jim Mullenger Editor: David Hotchkin [email protected] Sub Editor: David Stancombe 01760 722 849

Foulden David Stancombe Next copy date: [email protected] 01366 328 153 14th of July 2019 Hannah Scott Welcome to this edition of [email protected] Signpost and a new Editor! 07900 265 493 / 01760 440439

This Editor has had quite a long and association with the publication Ann Melhuish of the newsletter and I know [email protected] that for many of you, I will not 01366 328 057 need any introduction, having now lived in the area for over Fiona Gilbert thirty years. [email protected]

I would very much like to thank & Bodney Doug Lawson and Judith Taylor Keith & Linda Thomas for having taken on the last [email protected] couple of editions. I’m sorry to 01760 756 455 say that they had some issues with the software involved and also found themselves David Hotchkin increasingly involved in other [email protected] more pressing activities, in 01366 328 442 which I wish them well. Contributors and advertisers: please note the new email address on Page 3... Ed.

2 The Signpost The Signpost OXBOROUGH PARISH COUNCIL CONTENTS Page Chair: David Hotchkin Vice Chair: Paul Gilluley Signpost contact details ...... 2 Members: Graham Allison, Ian Monson, Simon Willies Clerk: Susan Hernandez 01366 328 047 Contents ...... 3 Website: oxborough-pc.wixsite.com/website Parish Councils ...... 4-6 Next meeting: Councillors’ Surgery: Sat. 22nd June 2019 1.00 pm in the Village Hall. Village News Ordinary Meeting: Wed. 17th July 2019 Village News & What’s On ...... 6-13 7.30 pm in the Village Hall.

From our MP ...... 14-15 The Village Green is available for hire (terms & conditions apply). Church News Please contact the Parish Clerk for details and fees.

Church Services ...... 16-17 COCKLEY CLEY PARISH COUNCIL From the Vicar ...... 18 Chair: Sir Samuel Roberts Bt. Vice Chair: Mr Jim Mullenger. Articles Members: Mr Steve Mumford, Ms Karina Eagle. Foulden Watermill ...... 19 Mr David Johnson. Parish Clerk: Sir Samuel Roberts Bt. Wildlife at Beck Springs ...... 20-21 Cockley Cley Hall, This Autumn ...... 22-23 Cockley Cley, , PE37 8AG Tel.01760 721 308 The Orange Army ...... 24-26 Nautical Expressions ...... 27 Next meeting: TBA— 2019 at 7.15pm. in the Twenty Church Wardens. Beyond our Villages ...... 28 Classified Adverts ...... 29-52 GREAT CRESSINGHAM PARISH COUNCIL Chair: Michael Halls Vice-Chair: Marcus Rutterford For Advertisements Members: Victoria Rutterford, Anna Smith, Peter Heath, Ed Kittell, Sally Blundell Charges Per Issue Clerk Hannah Scott Homestead, Farm Common Road ,Ashill IP25 7BA Whole page £14, back cover £16, 1/2 page (landscape) £7. 07900 265 493 / 01760 440439 Copy should be in MS Word or JPEG formats, please. Website: www.impulse-music.co.uk/great Cressingham Next meeting: Tuesday 30th July 2019 (bi-monthly thereafter). Contact: [email protected] .

3 4 The Signpost The Signpost FOULDEN PARISH COUNCIL HILBOROUGH PARISH COUNCIL Chair: Stephen Parker. Vice Chair: Stephen (Billy) Pye. Chair: Andrew Steward. Tel: 01760 756247 Members: Neil West, Jayne Winterbone, Richard Cooper, Vice-chair: Roger Longmate. Tel: 01760 756229 Marianne Christian. Members: Mr. S. Gornall, Mrs. C. Gornall, Parish Clerk: Claire Prentice, Tel: 07591 220390 Mrs. Sharan Newnham, Ms. Sarah Mennell. Email: [email protected] Carol Cox, Claire Bowes Clerk: Melanie Cousins. Tel: 07840 814417. Next meeting: Ordinary Meeting: Monday 9th Sept. 2019 [email protected] at 7.00pm in the Village Hall. Website: www.hilboroughpc.norfolkparishes.gov.uk Next meeting : Tuesday 16 July 2019 at 7.00 pm There is currently one vacancy for co-option, please contact the in the Mills Memorial Hall, Westgate Street, Parish clerk if your are interested in becoming a Councillor. Hilborough Currently there is one vacancy on the Parish Council: CCTV is being installed at the Village Hall as a result of vandalism. If you would like to consider becoming a Councillor, please phone A driver has recently been prosecuted for speeding and random the Chairman, Andrew Steward, on 01760 756247 spot checks will continue to be made.

GOODERSTONE PARISH COUNCIL VILLAGE NEWS & WHAT’S ON Chair: Andrew Boughen Vice Chair: Ann Melhuish GOODERSTONE CRICKET CLUB Members: Martin Belton, Richard Chalkley, Judy Chandler, Gooderstone Cricket Club is the home of many talented players Kate Faro Wood, Lucy Mason-Closs,. from the local area. We have two teams playing league cricket on Clerk: Judith Taylor. Tel: 01366 500722. Saturdays and an Over 40’s team playing on Wednesday email: [email protected] evenings. We are looking to recruit new team members for the Website: gooderstonepc.wixsite.com/gooderstonepc current season beginning as soon as you can. Anyone keen to All Parish Council information can be accessed start playing for a team, or to rejoin a team after not playing for a using this website, including agendas and minutes while, please feel free to contact us through Facebook. It’s an ideal for meetings, all finance documents, news and opportunity for anyone looking to join a village club, who enjoy the village services. game and like to win, but are also looking to enjoy the social side Next meeting: Second Monday every two months: too. 8th July 2019, 9th September, 11th November, 13th January 2020, 9th March. If interested, you may also contact: Nathan Cross: 07894 562327 [email protected] Andrew Boughen: 07775 721435 [email protected]

5 6 The Signpost The Signpost GREAT CRESSINGHAM VILLAGE HALL HILBOROUGH Great Cressingham Village Hall is an excellent venue available MOBILE LIBRARY, HILBOROUGH: Tuesdays every 4 weeks: for hire at reasonable rates; spacious hall, stage, tables and chairs, recently modernised kitchen facilities, lighting and PA Date Village Location Time system, and parking. 4th Jun Hilborough Swan Pub 11:35 - 11:45 4th Jun Hilborough 12 Westgate Street 11:50 - 12:00 For further details contact Sally Lovick on 01760 756 433. 2nd Jul Hilborough Swan Pub 11:35 - 11:45 2nd Jul Hilborough 12 Westgate Street 11:50 - 12:00 Coffee and Nostalgia Morning – first Saturday of every month, 30th Jul Hilborough Swan Pub 11:35 - 11:45 10am to 12 noon, 1st June and 6th July 30th Jul Hilborough 12 Westgate Street 11:50 - 12:00 Quiz – Fridays, alternate months, 7th June and 9 August, doors open 7pm, first question 7.30pm HILBOROUGH VILLAGE HALL Bingo – Saturdays, monthly, 1st June and 13th July, doors open 6.30pm, eyes down 7.30pm Hall Bookings: now available for functions, parties, activities. Village Hall Committee Meetings – Thursdays at 4pm, Capacity 120 persons: Rates £12.00 per hour. every 5 weeks, 30th May, 4th July and 8th August Please contact Clare Gornall on 01760 756 561 Horticultural Show – Saturday 27th July at 2.30pm or Gerald Gray on 01760 756338 or on [email protected] MAKE and MARDLE: The Mobile Library stops in The Street for 20 minutes at 11.05am every 4 weeks, next due 21st June then 19th July. Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

£2.50 per session to include tea and coffee. GREAT CRESSINGHAM NEWS Exciting Village News! All crafts and all skill levels - beginners welcome. The Flashing Speed Sign is now in the Village – so watch your Location takes place at each others homes. speed!!! We are also looking for volunteers to help set up a Community Speed Watch in the village, contact Hannah if you are Contact: Jayne Bowes 07880 318 160 interested. We are awaiting funding for some new notice boards to be placed within the village. HILBOROUGH VILLAGE COMMUNICATIONS Any more ideas as to what the village needs? There are 2 forms of communication. The aim is to provide DUCK RACE at the Grange: Saturday 29th June 2019, 1.00 pm. residents with the means of sharing news, event alerts, updates See the notice boards in the village, the Facebook page and and items of interest. If you would like to be included, you can do Website for more information. 1st prize £50.00. Ducks at £2.00 so via Facebook: from: www.facebook.com/GreatCressinghamVillageGreen or call From your Facebook page search for Hannah on 01760 440439 between 6 and 9 pm. Hilborough Village Community News Harvest Festival: Saturday 2nd November 2019. Details: TBA. and click the ‘join request’ button.

7 8 The Signpost The Signpost OR...: FOULDEN VILLAGE HALL

Email: [email protected] Foulden Village Hall has recently been refurbished and is situated in the centre of the village. A welcoming, inviting hall it offers so to be included in future mailing. much to residents or people from neighbouring villages. Whether you are looking for a venue for a special event, or would like some- (Please contact Sarah on 07974 955175 / 01760 756126 if you where to hire on a regular basis, we offer competitive prices £8 for have any questions or difficulties in joining) residents and £10 for non-residents.

To book or if you require further information. Please contact: Rosemary Pye (Hall Manager) on COCKLEY CLEY NEWS 01366 328152 or 07753439803. Or email us: [email protected] FORTHCOMING EVENTS June/July 2019 Or: [email protected]

All events take place in the Twenty Church Wardens. WHAT’S ON Coffee mornings, to support our All Saints Church are held on the Second Wednesday of the of the Month, Tuesday evenings--- Carpet Bowls night 7.30pm until 9.30pm from 10.00 – 11.30 am, the next two dates being: £2.00 per person (first week free) contact Neil West--tel:01366 328566 Wednesday 12thJune and th or [email protected] for further details. Wednesday 10 July 2019 Everyone, from near and far, are welcomed. First Wednesday in the month--Church Coffee Morning- 10am--12 noon. The last two Coffee Mornings in April and May were supported by A morning with home made cakes and savouries.tea and coffee 13 and 8 people and raised a total of £84. in a friendly environment. bring and buy stalls are available and there is also a raffle. The Senior Citizens’ Lunch Club meets on the last Wednesday Come along! Everyone is welcome. of the month from 12 noon for 12. 30. The next two dates will be: Wednesday evening-- Yoga Classes- 6.30pm---8.00pm. Wednesday 26th June and st Whether you’re a beginner or are well practiced in this relaxing Wednesday 31 July. form of exercise come along and do as much or as little as you can Please book by the previous Monday with Babs Main and feel great. (Tel: 01760 721 439) Class cost £6.00 per session. Call Jayne on 07544 974342 for further details.

9 10 The Signpost The Signpost Thursday morning-- Chi Kung / Tai Chi-- -10am---12noon Foulden News Continued: spiritual, vibrational and well-being. A wonderful way to start your day. all welcome. DEFIBRILLATOR For cost per session and further details call A device has now been installed at Foulden Village Hall and Marion-Tel:07814 733902 should be available for use from the time that you read this.

Thursday evening--Taekwondo--5.30pm onwards. Wanted: New members to join the Foulden Players for this year's all ages are welcome. pantomime: cost per session--£3.50p. contact John for further details on tel:07794 422 301. “Carry on Scrooge” Friday evening-- Craft Fortnightly--6.30pm---9pm a pleasant way to spend an evening. make a card, sew or paint a No previous experience necessary. Just a sense of fun and picture. commitment. Rehearsals are every Sunday 3pm until 6pm. if you enjoy making things whatever your skill level with this friend- We need backstage and technical support and someone to cue in ly group of ladies this is for you.call Jane on tel: 01366 328510 the music (really easy), also some would-be actors. Please contact Rose on 01366 328152 Cash Bingo night-- every six weeks. doors open at 7pm to start at 7.15pm our next session 4th april 2019 OXBOROUGH EVENTS for further dates (tbc) check our website: Wednesday. Every week. www.fouldennorfolk.org Aerobics. Village Hall 5.30 - 6.30pm. £4. Call Susan 07900 587825 or see posters / tweets. Please wear loose clothing & trainers, bring an old towel It is a great social event and an opportunity to win some cash (18) (for time on the floor) and a bottle of water children are welcome accompanied by an adult. cake/tea and coffee available or bring your own beer or wine. Wednesday. Every week. Fresh fish delivered by fish4you. Door-to-door. Please note: visit our new website and find out what’s happening See Oxborough Messenger website for details. in your parish. www.fouldennorfolk.org Wednesday. Every week. Fish & Chip Van On the Pound between 6.30pm and 7.00pm. Foulden Tweets: (May remain longer depending on the volume of customers). /events/things of interest [email protected] Thursday evenings. Every weeK Oxborough Village Social Evening From 7.00pm onwards. Cont’d overleaf... Venue Oxborough Village Hall.

11 12 The Signpost The Signpost Sunday 16th June 2019 From Elizabeth Truss MP Oxborough Village Breakfast. At the Village Hall: 9.30 - 11.30 am. It is not often I arrive at a local school and have jam doughnuts (Last servings at 10.45 am). waiting for me (Denver teachers have obviously been following my Full English Breakfast or Vegetarian Alternative, twitter feed @trussliz ) but they proved to be a very welcome treat Croissants, Toast, Jams, during a fantastic visit to Denver Primary School. I had a wonderful Juice, Newspapers, Free Raffle and discussion with the children on subjects ranging from Brexit, to law Endless Tea & Coffee and order and what life is like in parliament. Hands were up in the £6.50 or £4.00 for continental (Under 12’s - free) class room with the children firing on all cylinders. It was great to Pre-purchased tickets only: Call Nicola on 01366 327086 In support of Family Action chat to the leadership team too and I now have lots of homework (The Swaffham ESCAPE Project Community Allotment & Café) to action! Registered Charity Number 264713 Talking of tasty food, it was fabulous to see the pizza oven created

Saturday 8th June at the Garden Organic, Swaffham allotments. Supported by the Big Book Launch Barton Bendish Village Hall Lottery Fund and a team of volunteers, the project brings together Autobiography by Brian Reynolds in support of Parkinson’s people of all ages and backgrounds. Garden Organic encourages 2.00pm – 3.30pm (approximately) followed by refreshments in the participants to engage in therapeutic gardening activities and Berney Arms. If you plan to attend please email: allows them to learn new life skills as well as improving physical [email protected] or Tel: 01366 347549 and mental wellbeing. The Garden Organic is quite literally

blooming with new initiatives with a herb garden, orchard, outdoor Saturday 22nd June Barton Bendish Yard / Car Boot Sale 9.0am - 1.00pm cooking and healthy eating, as well as working with the College of Contact 01366 347790 West Anglia to offer a Level 2 horticulture certificate. This 14 week course has seen 55 students take part and I am looking forward to Saturday 13th July visiting again when the pizzas are all prepped ready for Barton Bendish Film: Mary Poppins Returns consumption!

Sunday 28th July I also visited Downham Market Sixth Form to talk about life in Barton Bendish Summer Soiree St Mary’s Church 4pm politics and the government’s spending priority – there were many Music and songs thoughts on this, ranging from the police to health service as well as raising taxes! With the exam season upon us, many students Saturday 14th and Sunday15th September. Barton Bendish Art, Photographic and Craft Exhibition and Sale. thoughts will be about their future careers and the options for If you are interested in exhibiting please contact Liz on further study. 01366 347549 or email: [email protected] I have met businesses in the local area that provide apprenticeship options and have also discussed with the University of East Anglia

13 14 The Signpost The Signpost its wide programme of courses, attracting students to the Group Worship Rota University, and the considerable research opportunities available JUNE 2019 in Norwich at the UEA and Norwich Research Park. In East Anglia we are global leaders in the fields of scientific research, IT and AI 2nd 09:30 HC Reverend David Hanwell as well as substantial engineering and manufacturing expertise – 2nd Didlington 09:30 HC Reverend Kit Chalcraft we have much to be proud of. 2nd Cockley Cley 10:00 HC Venerable Linda Lubbe This was re-iterated when I joined Stoke Ferry residents in All Saints Church for the book launch of: 9th Oxborough 09:30 MP TBC A Farthing for the Ferryman by Richard Coates. 9th Gooderstone 10:00 HC Venerable Linda Lubbe 9th Mundford 15:00 - Stepping Stones The book details the history of Stoke Ferry from its earliest known inhabitants to the present day. Even before the last ice age, people 16th 08:00 HC Venerable Linda Lubbe lived in this area. Finds in Breckland include axes, spears and 16th Mundford 09:30 HC Reverend Hilary de Lyon daggers from the early Paleolithic era and by 2500 BC Grime’s Graves was an extensive flint mine. Later , the Iceni, Romans, 16th Lt Cressingham 09:30 MP George Lynne Saxons and Danes all made their mark in the area. By the time of 16th Gt Cressingham 10:00 HC Venerable Linda Lubbe the Norman conquest and Domesday, Stoches, as it was then called, was a significant agricultural centre. This book traces Stoke 23rd Mundford 09:30 MP TBC Ferry’s history through times of considerable wealth and 23rd Bodney 09:30 MP George Lynne comparative decline. Of note was the establishment, by the will of James Bradfield, of a free school for poor children more than 23rd Foulden 10:00 HC Venerable Linda Lubbe seventy years before compulsory education was introduced in 30th Mundford 09:30 HC Reverend David Foster . 30th Didlington 09:30 MP TBC

30th Hilborough 10:00 HC Venerable Linda Lubbe (The book mentioned in this article may be purchased from Thomas B. Bonnett and The Corner Shop at Stoke Ferry, as well Abbreviations as The Ceres Bookshop at Swaffham and, HC Holy Communion of course,………..Amazon! Ed.) MP Morning Prayer MW Morning Worship EP Evening Prayer Asterisk = Change to service time

15 16 The Signpost The Signpost Group Worship Rota June 2019

JULY 2019 We are enjoying beautiful Summer days. I am learning about local 7th Mundford 09:30 HC Reverend David Hanwell birds and wildlife, including otters which have decimated the inhabitants of my neighbour’s fish pond population in recent 7th Oxborough 09:30 HC… + 2 Baptisms... months! Venerable Linda Lubbe During June, the Church celebrates the important festivals of 7th Foulden 10:00 MP Andy Marr Pentecost on 9th, and Trinity Sunday on the 16th. Pentecost was the Jewish feast held fifty days after Passover, when they gave 7th 15:00 EP Yvonne Westgate thanks for the wheat harvest. It was one of the important Jewish 14th Lt Cressingham 09:30 MP George Lynne pilgrim feasts, when all adults who were able to would travel to Jerusalem for the festivities. This is why Jerusalem was filled with 14th Cockley Cley 10:00 HC Venerable Linda Lubbe people of many nationalities when the Holy Spirit came on the first 14th Mundford 15:00 - Stepping Stones Christians, empowering them to proclaim Jesus’ resurrection to 21st Ickburgh Service CANCELLED the crowds in the streets. 21st Bodney 09:30 MP TBC We are told that about 3 000 people responded and joined the believers, and the church was born. So, Pentecost is the birthday 21st Mundford 09:45* MP TBC of the church. We give thanks for the presence of the Holy Spirit 21st Gt Cressingham 10:00 HC Venerable Linda Lubbe in us and among us, and celebrate his empowering and gifts, given so that we are able to serve each other and build one 28th Mundford 09:30 HC Bishop Jonathan and another up. Venerable Linda Lubbe Trinity Sunday reminds us that God is beyond our understanding, 28th Didlington 09:30 MP George Lynne and reveals Himself to us as three persons, who live together in 28th Gooderstone 11:00* HC Bishop Jonathan and perfect harmony and work together in creation and in our lives. Venerable Linda Lubbe Wishing you all a happy and healthy month of June 28th Ickburgh Service CANCELLED Rev Linda Lubbe Abbreviations HC Holy Communion MP Morning Prayer MW Morning Worship EP Evening Prayer Asterisk = Change to service time 17 18 The Signpost The Signpost

FROM FOULDEN: Wildlife at Beck Springs – “Divers and Dabblers” Foulden Watermill We have our regular residents and visitors on the pond, some with offspring and some not. They can be grouped into two main In September 2018 types: those that feed at the we moved from surface, the dabblers, and Buckingham to our those that dive down to find new home, the food , the divers. The diving Watermill at ducks tend to live on bigger Foulden. and deeper water, diving down We are several metres to feed on discovering how animals living on the bottom. peaceful and The divers include the coot tranquil life is here, which arrives on its own and and are enjoying only stays for a short while. It is seeing the various all-black and larger than its wildlife that inhabit cousin, the moorhen - we have the area, from a kingfisher to the occasional appearance of an plenty of those. It has a otter! We have been made to feel very welcome by the people distinctive white beak and we have met so far and look forward to our new life in Foulden. forehead above the beak, We have family in Diss and Long Sutton and are exploring the hence the term 'bald as a coot'. lovely places around us, especially enjoying walking the dog in The coot doesn’t have webbed the local forests. We are discovering all the history associated feet but there are flaps of skin with the Watermill and are fascinated that the mill house on the toes which act in the celebrates its 150th Birthday this year. same way when swimming. It is Here is a picture from 1977! quite an aggressive bird and characteristically paddles noisily over the water before Karen and Simon McMahon taking off, in much the same way as a swan. The most common diving (Unusually for this part of the world, because of the gentle terrain, duck on our pond is the Foulden Watermill was an ‘overshot’ type where the water was tufted duck. The male is poured from a flume onto the top of the wheel. This greatly mainly black but with a large increased the power available. There were only 7 others of this white patch on its side. It has a kind in , that are known about according to: ‘tassel’ headdress and a yellow http://www.norfolkmills.co.uk - a website maintained by Jonathan eye. The female is a much less Neville. This is well worth a look, if you are interested. Ed.) elegant bird. They feed on mainly molluscs, insects and some plants.

19 20 The Signpost The Signpost The little grebe is relatively small and often appears to have a This Autumn 'fluffy' rear end. Any disturbance and it dives, surfacing unseen Ann was a state of shock. She had heard about the number of scam calls being targeted at the older generation where the caller some distance away. In summer it comes up with a plausible story saying that they were from the has a bright chestnut throat and police ensuring that elderly members of the community were cheeks and a pale patch at the adequately protected. Suitable methods of security are suggested base of the bill. It can be noisy, and could be installed after payment which involved handing over with a distinctive whinnying trill. It details of their bank account. The silence on the phone continued but Ann could still hear the caller breathing. “What should she do?” feeds on Insects, larvae and small She thought of just putting the phone down but she did know an fish. It is another visitor which Inspector Jones and he did come from Aberlynn. only stays for a short visit. While she was still thinking about this the caller tried again. The common dabblers find “Inspector Jones from Aberlynn. We met last summer when you their food close to the surface, but came on holiday and stayed at the cottage on Huw Evans farm.” they can go a little deeper by Of course Ann remembered, how could she forget the most upending... The mallard is very exciting time of her life? Having got over her initial surprise she common and can be found on answered, “Yes of course I remember you. I am just surprised to every pond, river, and open water. receive a phone call from you.” It is a large duck with a long body, “Let me explain” said the inspector. “You will recall that after the and a long broad bill. The male fire at Grantly Manor, Charles Grantly made a rapid departure and has a dark green head, a yellow we were unable to find him and make the necessary enquiries bill, is mainly purple-brown on the about the goings on at the manor. Since then we have continued breast and grey on the body. The our search and have received intelligence to suggest that he is female is mainly brown with an now involved in a similar enterprise in London. I wanted to warn orange bill. They feed in the water you of this as it is possible that he might try and contact you” by tipping forward and grazing on “Why would he want to contact me?” asked Ann. underwater plants but also feed on seeds, acorns and berries, “He cannot be sure what information about his enterprise you insects and shellfish. There must be plenty of these available as were aware of and how much of this you passed onto us. As you we sometimes get up to 50+ birds here. The female mallard builds know Dai Davis was an undercover police officer working on the a nest from leaves and grasses and lines it with down plucked case and when Grantly found this out he arranged a nasty from her breast. Eggs are laid between mid-March and the end of accident that nearly cost Dai his life.” July. The normal clutch is about 12 eggs, laid at one to two day “How is Dai?“ asked Ann. intervals. After each egg is added, the clutch is covered to protect “I am pleased to say he has made a complete recovery and is it from predators. The female lays more than half her body weight back in operation. He is following up on the intelligence we have in eggs in a couple of weeks. The chicks are able to swim as soon received from the Metropolitan Police.” as they hatch but their numbers decline rapidly as our resident “How does this affect me?” asked Ann, now very concerned stoat take his toll. that what she had become involved in last summer was rearing its David Stancombe ugly head again. 21 22 The Signpost The Signpost “Hopefully it won’t” said Jones “but I thought you should be put into the picture just in case Charles Grantly or one of his minions tried to approach you or get in contact with you. The local police are aware of the situation and should you have any concerns then you should phone them. I will also give a contact number for Dai Davis, as you might prefer to deal with someone that you already know. Do you have any questions that you would like to ask me?” “Can you tell me what you suspect Charles Grantly to be involved here in London? Is he still involve in the distribution of drugs?” “I would rather not say anything at the moment as we are still in the early stages of our enquiries and the less you know about this is probably for the best. I will ring off now but don’t forget that if you have any concerns please do not hesitate to phone the police or Dai Davis” With that line went dead and Ann sat in a trance wondering whatever she had done to deserve all this. To break this interlude The Orange Army of her imagination the phone rang again. Not Charles Grantly surely? No, it was the girl from the library to say that Ann could join No, nothing to do with William of Orange… Motorsport Marshals. the pottery course the following week and would she like to pay the fee now? If you’ve ever watched car or motorcycle racing, either on the TV After a quick search Ann found her credit card and paid the or in person, you’ll have seen marshals around the circuit, mostly course fee. The librarian asked if there was anything else she dressed in orange overalls. These lads and lasses do an important could help with. job, ensuring the safety of riders, drivers and colleagues, and play “Not at the moment” said Ann “I still have to go through all the a vital role at any race meeting. Motorsport simply could not information I gathered at the library earlier today.” happen with them. With that the girl wished Ann good luck with the pottery course and said that if there was anything else she needed then not to Marshals are all volunteers, with an interest hesitate to ask for her assistance. in motorsport. Instead of watching from the Ann now felt more composed and started going through the sidelines, they take the opportunity to get paperwork she had gathered from the library. She was quite up close and personal with the cars and intrigued with the idea of going to the whist drive. She had always bikes. Marshals perform many roles at race enjoyed a game of cards and thought this might be rather more meetings, those you see ‘on the bank’ are relaxing that the ardours of making pots. The details suggested ready to deal with any incident, coming to that those interested should come along to the local hall on a the aid of drivers and riders in the event of Thursday evening at 7.00pm. This seemed a good idea and Ann a breakdown or crash. They clean up after incidents and ensure decide that she would do this the following evening... that the circuit is kept clear for the safety of competitors. David Stancombe (to be continued)

23 24 The Signpost The Signpost We have an excellent circuit just a few Flag marshals, again a vital role, miles away at . The circuit holds communicate with competitors by some prestigious meetings such as displaying different colour flags, each rounds of the British Touring Car one with a specific meaning. If you’ve Championship, British Super Bike watched an F1 race in recent years you’ll Championships and British Truck Racing know that teams can communicate with Championship. Also some very good club drivers by radio, very few series have meetings such as Historic and Vintage this luxury. Flags are the only way to Sports Car Racing, a 24 hour 2CV race communicate with a competitor and everything in between. Some notable travelling, for example, at 150 mph down the back straight, that riders and drivers have graced the tarmac there is a hazard on the track just around the next bend. Or make at Snetterton, too many to mention. a rider aware that there’s a much faster bike approaching and to hold their line to allow it to pass. So, if you have some time on your hands, fancy being the other side of the spectator fence, experience what Then there’s the specialist marshal roles. Start Line: making sure it’s like having bikes and cars come past you at break neck speed competitors are in their correct grid positions, starting the race and just a few feet away from where you’re standing, why not give communicating with competitors from the start line by flag or other motorsport marshalling a try. means. Pit Lane: monitoring pit lane activity, communicating with teams. Assembly Area: ensuring all competitors have passed You don’t need any special equipment, just suitable clothing, scrutineering and noise testing before they enter the track, and gloves, suitable footwear, a flask of something wet n’ warm and that rides are wearing the required protective equipment, and that some sandwiches. The Marshals Club (BMMC) arrange taster drivers are securely fastened in their cars. days, these normally start with some basic information and instruction before going out on circuit accompanied by an Marshals undergo initial and ongoing training. The basics are such experienced marshal, so you get good experience of what being a as: how to tackle a fire, when and how to approach a vehicle motorsport marshal is all about. involved in an on-track incident, also the elements of flag marshalling. There is more specialist training: how to right an For more information about marshalling car racing contact the upturned vehicle, basic first aid techniques and what to do if you’re BMMC www.marshals.co.uk or Motor Sport UK the first marshal on scene. www.motorsportuk.org

Car Race Marshals are licenced by the sports governing body, For motorcycle racing contact BMRC www.bemsee.net or Race Motor Sport UK, who also have a grading scheme for marshals Safe www.racesafe.org allowing personal performance progression for those that want to move through the different levels of Marshalling. Neil West

Cont’d overleaf. (I may do a follow-up article, in a future edition, about my personal experiences with the ‘Tangerine Dreamers”, Ed.)

25 26 The Signpost The Signpost NAUTICAL EXPRESSIONS What’s On Beyond Our Villages HAND OVER FIST These days this phrase usually refers to making a bunch of Breckland Ramblers Short and Brisk Walks money, although it can refer to anything happening fast and in The Breckland Walkers meet every morning except Saturday at abundance. It comes from a more literal origin – sailors would be around 10:00 am. The walks take place regularly at locations in Breckland. tugging at lines as fast as they could, hand over fist, to trim sheets Sundays: Swaffham and raise sails. Mondays: , Mundford, Brandon. LOOSE CANNON Tuesdays: Weeting, and Watton. Everyone has known a few people who are loose cannons – Wednesdays: Swaffham. unpredictable and dangerous on some level. Not surprisingly the Thursdays: Watton. term comes from when a ship’s cannon would come loose from it’s Fridays: Thetford. lashing. The big dangerous thing would be sliding all over the Walkers walk at their own pace with a front and back marker. We place making for some uncomfortable time on deck trying to get do not stop during the walk, but there is a break for coffee or tea that ‘bad boy’ back in its spot. at the end. There is no need to book – just arrive in good time to hear the pre-walk introduction. You are welcome to come for BY AND LARGE three taster to see you like it before you join the Ramblers! A Folks say this one all the time to refer to the big picture. “By and good pair of walking shoes and adequate outdoor clothing are all that is needed. For further details: please go to: large, Huawei is the most awesome organization in existence”… www.ramblers.org.uk something like that. This term got started on a sailboat with the word “by” meaning into the wind and “large” meaning off the wind. So sailors would say: “By and large this ship handles quite nicely.” Northwold Film Night Doors open 7pm for 7.30 start A CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH For details of the programme and tickets contact According to dictionary.com this phrase derives from the days Ann Howarth 01366 727772 Ice-creams on sale in the interval. when the crew of ocean going ships might be a little less than Tickets £6 on the door or £5 in advance hygienic, so they needed to present a certificate, issued at the port of departure, attesting to the presence or absence of infectious Swaffham Jazz Club diseases among the ship’s crew and at the port from which it was Swaffham Conservative Club, 23 London St. PE7 7DD issued. Failure to comply with this procedure could result in the Tuesday 11 June at 7.30: Melody Brooker, vocals - and her Trio automatic quarantining of the vessel. Tuesday 9 July at 7.30: Colin Mason Quartet with Eileanora, vocals and keyboard Entry £8

Information from Geoff 01366 328730 or Norman 01760 722384

27 28 The Signpost The Signpost Signpost Bridge Club The bridge group meets most weeks on a Thursday , currently at the Swan Inn, Gooderstone. Starting at 7.30pm.,this is an enjoyable social occasion and it is not too serious. We would like to increase the number of players and offer a brief teaching session from 7.00 - 7.30pm For more information, contact: [email protected] or phone 01366 328 153

If you enjoy playing cards and would like to learn the basics of bridge then come and join us.

29 30 The Signpost The Signpost GOODERSTONE WATER GARDENS EVENTS:

NORFOLK DAY Saturday 27TH JULY 10.00 am - 4.30 pm - BISHY BISHY BARNABEE HUNT £3 per child with Chocolate prizes. THEATRE IN THE GARDEN 6 pm Sunday 28th July 2019. Jane Austen's "Sense and Sensibility" by DOT Productions. Please bring seats/blanket & picnic if you wish. Admission from 4 pm. Tearoom closes 6 pm Box Office 03336 663366, https:// www.ticketsource.co.uk/date/629449 CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR - November (date to be fixed) Cards, Gifts, Paintings, Table Decorations, Tombola and usual tasty eats! PLUS - Free entry to the Gardens.

31 32 The Signpost The Signpost GRAHAME GILLIS AUTO REPAIRS M.O.T. STATION Full Servicing and repairs for cars & vans P.R.Bowers & Son all makes and models petrol & diesel Brakes, Clutches, gearboxes suspensions Funeral Directors engine repairs, diagnostics and welding Tyres, puncture repairs, wheel balancing and four-wheel laser tracking Collection & delivery available Anmer Cottage, Methwold Road. Open 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday Northwold IP26 5LN And Saturday mornings Also AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE & REPAIR SPECIALISTS ( 3rd Generation Family Owned Business est. 1921 ) Whittington Garage Phone 01366 500606 Stoke Ferry [email protected] PE33 9TF Private Chapels of Rest A Friendly Family Business 24 Hour Service www.grahamgillisautorepairs.co.uk Tel 01366 727432 07796 780270 Upholding Traditional Values

Of Dignity & Respect

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New Displays 2019 – 5 Galleries

The Ben Emmerson Room - Swaff- ham Treasures The Monique Slaven Room – Archae- ology and the Col- lection The David Butters Room – The Rota- ry Capture Swaffham Display Conflict and Consequences – The Ef- fects of conflict on a small market town and its environs. The Carter Connection. The story of Howard Carter and the Discov- ery of the tomb of Tutankhamun. Opening Times: Mon-Fri 10-4 a small admission fee. Sat 10-1 Free admission this year!

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37 38 The Signpost The Signpost WINDYMILLERS PET SUPPLIES 01842 815551website:www.pigsearsdirect.com WE ARE NOW MAIN AGENTS FOR FLO GAS {Bottled Gas}. You WILL find us CHEAPER than Calor gas for the same size bottle and we operate a FREE DELIVERY service within 10 miles of Brandon. No Flo-Gas bottle to exchange NO PROBLEM just come and see us. If you have a Gas BBQ we have the bottle. If you have a gas bottled room heater we have the bottle. Caravan/Catering gas bottles in stock. Plus the NEW LIGHT GAS BOT- TLES. We also stock gas regulators and new flexible gas pipe. START SAVING MONEY ON

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41 42 The Signpost The Signpost GOODERSTONE WATER GARDENS Welcome to a Summer Visit FAMILY FUNERAL DIRECTORS Est. 1872 R. H. BOND Formerly G.P. Riches & Son

Still family owned and now run by the 5th Generation Offering a Complete Funeral Service 24 hours a day, to all areas Salisbury House, Lynn Road, Stoke Ferry. Tel: 01366 500241 Mobile: 07861 671325 Opening Times: Garden & Wildlife area 10.00am - 5.30pm (or dusk if sooner) (last admission 4.30pm) Help and understanding 1ST JAN - 31ST DEC DAILY when you need it most Tearoom: Open daily from 11th March 2019 to end October 2019 (if weather fair) to check tel: 01366 328118 / 01366 328007 All Bank Holidays except Dec & Jan. Sorry, unable to take card payment Contacts: Garden 07730 551945, Tearoom 01366 328007 / 01366 328118 www.gooderstonewatergardens.co.uk. email [email protected] Postcode PE33 9BP. 43 44 The Signpost The Signpost

Cesspit Full?

Call John Allen On 07767 823 137 Or 01842 827 627 (evenings) Any tanker work considered

Norfolk Woodburners offer the best local service for the Hilborough Honey is now on sale supply and installation of: • Wood Burners & Multi-Fuel Stoves Order soon to avoid disappointment • Main agents for Aga, Hunter & This year we have concentrated on letting our Cleanburn Stoves bees build strong colonies. So our supplies for • Flexible Chimney Liners sale are limited to just 150 jars. • Twin Wall Chimney Systems 1lb jars of honey are £6.00 • Fireplaces Opened Up 1/2lb jars of honey are £4.00 ( limited quantity For a free site visit and available) quotation contact us on: To order please contact: cathe- tel: 01328 700161 m: 07966 661175 [email protected] email: Michael: 07879 615288 [email protected] Catherine: 07976352003

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Wil Smith T.T.S.R. Ltd Coal and Log Merchant Seasoned Hardwood Logs and Coal

Logs cut to under 10” Sold by Cubic Metre Split/Seasoned Ready for Your Fire Stock up Now for Winter!

All Coal Suitable for Wood Burners, Sold in Pre-packed Bags or Tipped into a Bunker

Call Us for Special Offers and Multi-buy Discounts Office: 01760 440806 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ttsrltd.co.uk Park View, Houghton Lane, , Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8LF

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GOOD FOOD EXCELLENT HOSPITALITY At the Olde Windmill Inn Great Cressingham

Fine Food, Real Ale & Hospitality The Windmill inn is a rambling, old country pub with real beams, log fires and ‘olde worlde’ charm . A real pub with rooms which serves fine food & beverages 3 bars, 3 dining rooms, 3 family rooms, games room & conservatory, beer garden & play area, terrace Opening Times are changing at the mill NOW OPEN ALL DAY – EVERY DAY – 7.30AM TILL LATE Drinks are served from 11am (Sunday 11.30am) to 11.00pm Food is served 11.30am to 2pm and 5.30pm to 10pm (Sunday 11.30am to 2.30pm and 5pm to 9.30pm) New En Suite Accommodation The Olde Windmill Inn has completed the construction of eight superior large Queen Double Rooms which can be booked for single, double or family occupation. Each bedroom is furnished to a very high standard, with en-suite bathrooms, built in wardrobes and tea and coffee making facilities, hair dryers, remote control TV and free local telephone calls, plus broadband access. Why not go online to www.oldewindmillinn.co.uk to download a brochure or make a booking. Traditional Roast Sunday Lunch at the Mill – The Antidote to Carveries Treat yourself to a country portion of roast beef or Sunday roast or a bit of both, with a choice of 5 vegetables, deep dish apple pie or gateau &coffee for only £10.95. Alternatively order just the main course for £8.15. Remember we offer choice and country portions at competitive prices – so order your meal from the bar (or at your table for bookings) and our staff will deliver your food at the table. Meet in the Middle – Mardle at the Mill Six private meeting/dining rooms are available at the mill Catering for 6 to 60 people The Windmill is the ideal venue for small wedding receptions, funeral teas,, ‘all-day’ conferences, meetings, private family parties & birthdays, product promotions and interview rooms. No room hire is charged when a food and beverage spread is ordered. 5* Start Happy Hour Enjoy a 10% discount off all drinks on weekdays, Monday – Friday, from 11am – 12noon and 4pm -7pm. 60s Plus Lunchtime Discount Enjoy our senior citizens (60 Years) 10% discount off all meals displayed on specials board and main pub menu on Monday – Friday lunch times from 11.30am – 2pm Country Music – Sing, Say and Play Tuesday night is country night. In the Old Bar from 8pm to late. Buskers welcome – no entry charge Location, Location, Location THE OLDE WINDMILL INN, Water End, Great Cressingham Twixt Watton and Swaffham IP25 6NN Email:- [email protected] - Web:- www.oldewindmillinn.co.uk Tel:- 01760 756232 Fax: - 01760 756400 / 756407

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