St James - Hockwold-cum-Wilton

Parish Council 

Chairman - Pat Raburn 

Clerk - Geraldine Taylor 

Borough & County Council 

Borough Councillor in Hockwold - Martin Storey 

County Councillor - Tony White 

Churches 

St James’ 

Weddings—Revd. Joan Horan 

Methodist 

Revd. Barrie Morris ( Mildenhall ) 

Revd. Stephen Oliver ( Thetford ) 

Doctors 

Lakenheath Surgery 

Feltwell Surgery 

Hospitals 

West Suffolk ( Bury St. Edmunds ) 

Queen Elizabeth ( Kings Lynn ) 

Thetford Cottage Hospital 

NHS Direct 

Vets 

Paul Jarman 

Old Golf House 

Police ( ask for Downham Market ) 

Taxi 

Schools 

Hockwold Primary 

Feltwell Primary 

Methwold High School 

Downham Market High School 

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Rubbish Clearance 

Funeral Directors - Michael Denney & Sons 

The Red Lion 

DIRECTORY 

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Harvest Time 

September already? Surely not! We only just seem to be enjoying some 

summer sunshine—it can’t be due to change to autumn yet?! Maybe there will be 

an ‘Indian summer’ and we will all be basking in warmth until October—fingers 

crossed. The wet and damp weather has certainly had an effect on the garden, 

with many plants late blooming, or even rotting on the stem, as my poor roses 

seem to have done. Wildlife have been affected too, with a large drop in butterfly, 

bee and wasp populations this summer. It may seem like a blessing to have had 

so few wasps about, but it all has a knock on effect down the food chain. Spare a 

thought too for the local farmers who have had to try and harvest between spells 

of wet weather, I am sure they must be ready to move on from harvest season. 

Speaking of harvest—as usual we have Harvest Festivals at both St. 

James’ and the Methodist Chapel, further details are inside the magazine. These 

are lovely community events, both a pleasure to behold and take part in, so do try 

to join in with the festivals and suppers if you can. 

If you have something you would like to share then please do get in touch. 

Thanks to Tim Fothergill for this month’s cover—a very rural scene over the 

back fields of Hockwold—a view which constantly reminds me just how lucky 

we are to live here. Rather a view of hay bales than city streets any day! 

Laura Sands—Editor 

By all these lovely tokens 

September days are here, 

With summer’s best of weather 

And autumn’s best of cheer. 

- Helen Hunt Jackson, September, 1830-1885 

OCTOBER CONTRIBUTIONS BY 15th SEPTEMBER PLEASE. 

51 Main St, Hockwold 

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(items received after this date cannot be guaranteed to be included, 

and all inclusions are at the editors discretion) 

If you would like to advertise in the magazine for as little as £4 per month 

please contact: Sheila O’Brien on 01842 827141 

Laura Sands—Editor 

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Sheila O’Brien—Advertising 

T: 01842 827141, email: sheila.obrien2@virgin.net 

Linda Arbour—Distribution 

T: 01842 827217, email: arbours@maltslane.fsnet.co.uk

PARISH COUNCIL 

Tuesday 24 July 2012 

Present: Mr T Gossage, Mrs T Sismey, Mrs D Barrett, Mrs M Eade, 

Miss R Johns, Mrs L Arbour, Mr M Denney 

Mr M Storey, Borough Councillor 

Squadron Leader Neild RAF Lakenheath 

One member of the public. 

Apologies: Mrs P Raburn, Mr T Fothergill, and Mr A Lawrence Borough 

Councillor. 

This was a busy month for plans and documents relating to the running of the 

Parish Council. 

Squadron Leader Neild reported little change in activity from the base, he agreed 

to look into a problem that had arisen recently with backed up traffic on the Hockwold 

Road (B1112) at the entrance to Feltwell Base. 

It was confirmed that the replacement tree for Cross Hill is now on order. Any 

further donations would be welcome as these could be used to purchase a new seat to 

replace the broken one. 

Concerns were raised about the state of the footpaths in the village, as the weeds, 

having been sprayed, are now standing dead and unsightly. 

With the schools on holiday, the weather excelling itself and the gardens looking 

at their best, the Council would like to wish everyone an enjoyable summer. 

The next Parish Council meeting will be held on Tuesday 11 September 2012 at 

7.30 in the Methodist Chapel, South Street, Hockwold. 

Maureen Eade – Acting Chairperson 

Minutes from the Hockwold Parish Council meeting can be 

read in full at 

Hockwold Post Office Hockwold Village Club 

or online at 

http://www.hockwold.info/Organizations/parish_council.htm 

W.I. 

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday 5th September at 7.30 p.m. in the 

Village Hall. The speaker will be Andy Malcolm from the Charity, Mission to Deep Sea 

Fishermen. All welcome. 

Anne Dyke

HOCKWOLD METHODIST CHURCH 

Preachers appointed for Sunday morning worship at 11am as follows: 

2nd Sept. Rev. G. Eastwood (HF) 

9th Sept. Mrs. J. Browne 

16th Sept. Rev. H. Wilkinson 

23rd Sept. Mr. D. Osborne 

30th Sept. Mr. N. Hodson 

(HF) = Harvest Festival 

Flower Arrangers: 

2nd & 9th Sept. All—Harvest 

16th & 23rd Sept. Mrs. L. Gathercole 

30th Sept. & 7th Oct. Mrs. M. Allsop 

Harvest Festival 

Sunday 2nd Sept.—11am—Rev. G. Eastwood 

Monday 3rd Sept.—6.30pm—Harvest Supper and Sale with Rev. Steve Oliver 

Margaret Allsop 

HATS News 

HATS would like to thank Kim at Hythe Court Spa 

in Methwold for the excellent barbecue on 11th August. The 

sun shone brightly and the children had a fantastic time in 

the pool. 

Our AGM will be held at 7.15pm on Thursday 27th September at the Methodist 

Chapel. All are very welcome to attend, but you must be a fully paid up member 

if you wish to vote. 

Membership for 2012-2013 is now due and is £10 for adults and £5 for Juniors. 

Payment should be forwarded to Tracey Askew (19, Main Street, Hockwold) and 

cheques should be made payable to ‘Hockwold Amateur Theatrical Society’. Many 

members of the current committee are willing to stand again, but if you are keen to serve 

on the committee - or know someone else who is - (and they are willing to be nominated!) 

it would be very helpful if you could advise a member of the present committee in 

advance of the AGM. 

The Race Night, a joint effort between HATS and MENCAP, is arranged for 

13th October, and admission will be just £3 per ticket. It looks like being great fun with 

prize ‘bubbly’ flowing freely. There will be a special bottle of bubbly for the best 

dressed filly, so, come on, you lovely ladies - it’s an excellent excuse to step out in your 

poshest of posh frocks! 

For more information, you can ring Gary on 01842 814679 or visit our website: 

http://hockwoldamateurtheatrical.clubbz.com

St James’ Church Services: 

September - October, 2012 

Rector: The Rev Joan Horan, BA 

Curate: The Rev KR Waters 

You shall observe the festival of harvest, of the 

first fruits of your labour. Exodus 23 v 16 

September 2 Trinity XIII 

Holy Communion: The Rev KR Waters 9.15 a.m. 

OT: Peter Cowper: Song of Solomon 2:8-13 

Epistle: Sue Annear: James 1: 17-end 

Gospel: The Rev KR Waters: Mark 7: 1-8, 14-15 & 21-23 

Intercessions: Graham Whitaker 

Sidesman: Peter Cowper 

September 9 Trinity XIV 

Holy Communion: The Rev S Marsden 9.15 a.m. 

OT: Colin Holman: Proverbs 22: 1-2, 8-9 & 22-23 

Epistle: Daphne Young: James 2: 1-17 

Gospel: The Rev S Marsden: Mark 7: 24-end 

Intercessions: Leslie Hardwick 

Sidesman: Colin Holman 

September 16 Trinity XV 

Holy Eucharist: The Rector 11.00 a.m. 

OT: Pat Mansey: Proverbs 1: 20-33 

Epistle: Keith Mansey: James 3: 1-12 

Gospel: The Rector: Mark 8: 27-end 


Sidesman: Keith Mansey 

September 23 Trinity XVI 

Holy Communion: The Rev S Marsden 9.15 a.m. 

OT: Paul Laedlein: Proverbs 31: 10-end 

Epistle: Karen Laedlein: James 3: 13-4: 3 & 7-8a 

Gospel: The Rev S Marsden Mark 9: 30-37 

Intercessions: Karen Laedlein 

Sidesman: Keith Mansey 

September 30 Trinity XVII 

Benefice Communion: ‘Together at Ten’ 

St Mary’s, Feltwell 10.00 a.m. 

September 30 Harvest Festival Songs of Praise 6.30 p.m.

October 7 Trinity XVIII 

Holy Communion: Priest tba 9.15 a.m. 

OT: Sue Annear: Job 1:1 & 2: 1-10 

Epistle: Pat Mansey: Hebrews 1: 1-4 & 2: 5-12 

Gospel: The Priest: Mark 10: 2-16 


Sidesman: Pat Mansey 

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Cleaning Rotas Flowers 

September 8: Sue Annear & Anna Roe Mrs K Mann 

Sept 22: Mrs Laedlein Mrs P Mansey 

Sept 29: Mrs Baker & Mrs Fuller Harvest: All 

October 6: Mrs Millard Mrs A Fuller 

Harvest Festival at St James’s 

Sunday 30 September, 6.30 p.m. 

Harvest Songs of Praise with Readings 

All your favourite Harvest Hymns: 

We Plough the Fields and Scatter 

Come, ye Thankful People, Come 

To God be the Glory 

To Thee O Lord our Hearts we Raise……..and More! 

Don’t miss this joyous occasion! 

Annual Harvest Supper 

Friday 5 October 

Village Hall 7 for 7.30 p.m. 

Main course by Shefs of Brandon 

Auction of Produce for WaterAid 

Raffle & Entertainment 

Tickets: £7.50 from Pat Mansey Tel: 827096 

or Audrey Fuller: Tel: 828529

Harvest at St James’, Hockwold 

2012 

Sunday 30 September 

6.30 p.m. in the Church 

Songs of Praise 

A service of popular hymns and readings 

to give thanks for the fruits of the 

harvest 

Friday 5 October 

Hockwold Village Hall 

7 for 7.30 p.m. 

Sale of produce for WaterAid - 

Raffle & Entertainment 

Tickets: £7.50 from 

Pat Mansey: 01842-827096 

Audrey Fuller: 01842-828529 

or any member of the PCC 

Main course by Shefs of Brandon 

Apple Pies by PCC & friends 

Please bring your own glasses and drinks

HOCKWOLD CRICKET CLUB. 

A VIEW FROM THE GROUNDSMAN’S HUT!! 

I really cannot believe that by the time you read this article, our 

League season will be over for another year. With the exception of some yet 

to arrange friendly matches, that will be it. We seem to wait so long for the 

cricket season to come around; then it’s over in no time at all! 

The continuing poor weather has really destroyed our season, with 

the Saturday XI missing 4 out of the last 7 matches. This means we have 

dropped to fifth in our League table. With 1 match left we have played 15, 

won 5, lost 5 and cancelled 5. Sunday’s we have played 13, won 5, lost 2 

and cancelled 6. 

Again, I have only a few matches to report on, but where we have 

played there has been some interesting results. On Saturday’s, against 

Fakenham we narrowly lost, chasing down 280 to win. We fell 4 runs short 

with 286-7. Against Thornham we amassed the massive total of 380-9, in 

our allotted 45 overs. 8 man Thornham could only manage 82 in reply. A 

convincing win by 298 runs!! On Sunday’s, we beat Mundford by 99 runs 

and then lost to Rocklands by 9 runs. 

We have had some fantastic performances in these last 4 matches, 

with Simon Groom highlighting with an amazing 168 against Thornham. Also 

in that match, Carl Smith scored his ever first half century, batting at number 

10. Roy Bland has continued to score runs with 117 against Mundford 

and a 74 against Fakenham. Anthony Ruddick scored 61no. against Fakenham. 

David Spencer picked up 4 wicket against Fakenham, while Bert Marlow 

picked up 4 against Rocklands and Simon Groom 4 against Mundford. 

Our new pavilion is moving on well, with the roof now finished. With 

the scaffolding down you can really start to see the building at its best. 

Work on the interior is progressing well, and with the windows due on site 

shortly. This means the project will be watertight long before the Autumn/ 

Winter drought arrives!! 

We are again hosting the West Norfolk Cricket League President’s 

Match on Sunday 16 th . September. Starting at 1-00. Do come 

along and watch what the finest cricketers in West Norfolk have to 

offer! The bar will be open all afternoon and the BBQ will be on! 

Wednesday evening practice sessions are now underway from 5.30. If 

you are interested in getting involved, young of old, do come down or alternatively 

give John a call on 827098. 

Remember you can follow Hockwold CC by going onto our website: 

http://hockwoldcc.play-cricket.com 

From there you can link direct to the Club’s Facebook page. 

John Ruddick.

RECIPE—Broad Bean Hummus 

Well the garden is starting to look lovely, if not a little parched 

at times, and the beans are starting to blossom, and so now is the time 

for the first glut of produce, the broad beans. 

Simply lightly boiled, smothered in butter and sitting beside 

roast beef is one of my favourite incarnations of the broad bean, but 

recently I have been attracted to using them in salads, mixed with potatoes 

and a big dollop of mayonnaise, and as a type of hummus. This 

last one is so simple and so tasty, try it, 

you’ll love it! 

Ingredients 

200g shelled broad beans 

50ml olive oil (extra virgin) 

Zest and juice of one lemon 

Half teaspoon sweet paprika 

3 cloves of garlic 

Sea salt and black pepper 

1 Ciabatta bread 

Method 

Tip the beans into a large pan of boiling water, do not salt the 

water as this can make the skins tough. Cook for 3 minutes. 

Drain the beans, then plunge them into cold water to stop them 

cooking. 

Squeeze the juice out of the lemon and grate the zest. 

Put 4 teaspoons of the olive oil in a pan and heat gently, then 

add the chopped garlic, cook very gently for 4 minutes until the garlic 

has infused into the oil and the garlic has softened. 

Place the beans in a food processor and whiz up to a paste, then 

trickle in the garlic oil, the lemon juice, the zest and a further 15ml of 

the olive oil, plus the half teaspoon of sweet paprika, sea salt and black 

pepper. Whiz again, then spoon out into a serving bowl, and garnish 

with a little of the olive oil. 

Toast the sliced ciabatta, then use as a marvellous carriage for 

the delicious broad bean hummus. 

Enjoy! 

Tim Fothergill

Whatever The Weather 

As I write in mid-July, it is supposed to be summer. Well, you could have 

fooled me! It seems that it hasn’t stopped raining for months! Although it is easy 

for us to grumble, it is sometimes easy to forget that our local wildlife has to grin 

and bear it. 

The weather has made things difficult this year. Perhaps the most extreme 

example has been over on the Ouse Washes. Spring flooding has meant that hundreds 

of pairs of ground nesting wading birds, such as redshanks, snipes and lapwings 

have been flooded out. This must be heart breaking for reserve staff, who 

have put so much effort into making the habitat perfect for them. 

Slightly closer to home, here at RSPB Lakenheath Fen, our bitterns have also 

suffered this year. Initially, signs were looking promising, with six “booming” 

males present. However, as we started counting nests, it became clear that things 

were not going very well. ............. 

We only seemed to have three or four active nests, compared to seven last 

year. It is hard to say why they had such a bad year. Although the large amount of 

rainfall didn’t help, it is more likely that the lower than average temperatures 

would have made things difficult for them. 

Our summer migrants have also had a difficult year. Not only were many of 

them late arriving, they seemed to be less numerous than normal. Although it is 

difficult to prove that this was a direct result of the weather, the cold and damp 

weather would have made food scarce. 

The first male golden oriole was not heard singing until May 11, which is 

one of the latest recorded arrival dates on the reserve. It seemed for a long time that 

this male was going to have a very lonely year, until late May when another male 

and a female were confirmed to be present. This prompted lots of frenzied activity 

and for a while, it looked like we were going to confirm breeding for the first time 

since 2009........ 

Alas, it seems that whatever was going on was a case of too little, too late. 

Presumably, lack of food would have been an issue in this case as well, as the birds 

would have been spending more time looking for food and less time trying to nest. 

Let’s hope for better news next year. 

However, every cloud has a silver lining as they say! This year will go down 

in history as the first year that both pairs of cranes that nest on the reserve have 

fledged young in the same year. Both pairs had one young each and they both took 

their first flights on Wednesday July 11. This is fantastic news, especially considering 

how bad the weather has been. It not only shows that they are hardy birds, but 

that they just get on with it whatever the weather. A lesson for us all! 

David White—Information Officer - RSPB Lakenheath Fen

Alastair Angus

On the 14th July the club held 

its first all day "Sew In". 

All members decided to make bags of all 

shapes and sizes, with some very interesting 

results, thanks to the guidance of Carol 

Haigh and Anne Dyke. 

Members arrived with their own sewing machines and a work shop was 

soon set up, looking more like a factory than a village hall .but with a much 

friendlier atmosphere. 

We set to work and by lunch time you could see some good results 

emerging. The day ended with most of the work completed and here are some 

of the proud achievements. 

We will have another work shop at a later date, perhaps a Christmas 

theme, if you wish to join us contact Shelia O'Brien on 01842 829079. 

FRIENDSHIP CLUB 

Our president came to our Garden Party and many guests enjoyed the afternoon 

that Janet provided in her lovely garden. There was a great deal of excellent 

food and wine and much conversation and meetings first in the house 

and then in the garden on a warm day. Two young ladies worked hard keeping 

us all happy and making delicious cups of tea. It will be really lovely if we can 

do this every year. Thank you to everyone who put in so much hard work making 

the party so pleasant and enjoyable. The ladies hats were abundant and very 

interesting, all of which were handmade, making the day very colourful. The 

best hat prize was won by our Secretary Jackie, who went away with champagne. 

The next club event will be 

The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support 

on the 28th September, 

and shared with Hockwold Primary School. Last year this was an immense success, 

this year both the Friendship Club and the school hope to make it an even 

greater success. Please come and bring all your friends. Details will be posted 

all around the village so don’t miss out on this wonderful morning. 

Olyvia Brownleigh

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD 160 

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27 28 

29 30 

ACROSS 

1. Aficionado or enthusiast. 3. Sports arena with tiered seats for spectators. 

7. Loud noise or disturbance. 9. Pickled roe of sturgeon. 11. A large primate. 

12. Enormous. 15. Catch sight of. 16. Social gathering of invited 

guests. 17. Molten rock from a volcano. 18. Profound immorality & wickedness. 

20. Claw of bird of prey. 22. Fully satisfy. 23. City in Tuscany, 

noted for its leaning tower. 25. Enemy. 27. Suffer patiently. 28. The heaviness 

of something. 29. The smallest amount possible. 30. Large African 

mammal with a very long neck . 

DOWN 

1. Shower with water. 2. Snare. 4. At a distance. 5. Person killed because 

of their beliefs. 6. Unnecessary, more than enough. 8. Controlled by means 

of rules. 10. Rude and disrespectful. 13. Many similar things appearing in 

quick succession. 14. Dog-like African mammal with fore-limbs longer than 

hind-limbs. 19. Respect & admiration. 21. Large building fortified against 

attack. 24. Stiffly formal & respectable. 26. Prophet. 

Ted Peters

SUDOKU 

6 9 2 3 

2 9 5 3 

8 7 1 6 

6 9 2 4 

5 8 1 7 

7 4 8 2 

4 8 6 5 

2 7 6 4 

9 3 4 1 

Solutions for September Sudoku and Crossword will be in 

the October edition of the Hockwold Village Magazine. 

Crossword 159 Solution 

ACROSS - . 1. Hungary. 5. Falsify. 

9. Ewe. 10. Sparrow. 11. Eclipse. 

13. Lull. 14. Cabin. 16. Kind. 17. 

Vivacious. 22. Used. 23. 

Tense. 24. Axis. 27. Useless. 29. 

Measure. 30. Pea. 31. Totally. 32. 

Deflect. - DOWN -. 1. Hassle. 2. 

Nearly. 3. Aura. 4. Yew. 5. Fee. 6. 

Lull. 7. Impair. 8. Yields. 12. Abscond. 

14. Covet. 15. Noose. 18. 

August. 19. Bereft. 20. Exhume. 

21. Aspect. 25. Seal. 26. 

Waif. 28. Spy. 29. Mad. 

AUGUST SUDOKU 

7 4 3 6 9 1 8 2 5 

6 2 5 8 4 3 9 7 1 

8 9 1 2 5 7 3 6 4 

3 6 9 4 1 8 2 5 7 

2 8 7 3 6 5 4 1 9 

1 5 4 9 7 2 6 3 8 

5 3 6 7 8 4 1 9 2 

9 1 8 5 2 6 7 4 3 

4 7 2 1 3 9 5 8 6

Sponsor forms available from St. James’ Church 

or contact Sue Annear 

T:01842 815430 or sue.annear@gmail.com 

Congratulations—Jannine, Cassie & Jonathan Arbour 

Jannine (Dr Jannine Arbour) 

awarded a PhD in chemistry from 

the Royal Imperial College of 

London. 

Cassie who qualified as a Private 

client solicitor in August 

Catching up, Jonathan who is on 

his last year studying masters in MEng automotive engineering. 

Love from your proud parent’s xxx

MAKE YOUR CUPPA COUNT 

FOR CANCER CHARITY 

Macmillan Cancer Support is once again 

preparing for its largest annual fundraising event, 

the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, In 2011 over 

£10 million was raised across the UK, and this 

year Macmillan wants to break that record and 

help even more people living with cancer. 

Though the given date for the event is 28 th 

September 2012, participants are reminded that they can hold their Coffee 

Morning for the charity on any date of their choosing. 

Whether at home, in the church hall, at the village fete, on the beach or 

in your workplace, a Coffee Morning for Macmillan can take place anywhere 

you choose. It’s all about having fun, eating cake and making a big difference. 

Even £1 can help cancer patients and their loved ones across the region and 

beyond receive vital emotional, medical, practical or financial support. 

Helen Chapman, Fundraising Manager for Macmillan Cancer Support 

said: ‘Last year over £300,000 was raised in Norfolk from 1,700 events. It 

would be wonderful if readers who have held events before could go one step 

further by raising an extra £30 at their events. If everyone did this we could 

potentially raise a further £50,000 – enough for a Macmillan nurse for a year!’ 

There are currently 2 million people living with cancer in the UK, and as 

treatments improve this is likely to double to 4 million by 2030. Macmillan 

needs your support now more than ever. 

Macmillan is most famous for its nurses but we do provide other support 

including a free phone line for anyone affected by cancer, financial support 

for things like hospital trips and we also campaign for better cancer care. 

So every cup of coffee on 24 September really will count. 

Registrations are now open. Go to www.macmillan.org.uk/coffee or call 

0845 602 1246 to receive your free fundraising pack and help make 2012’s 

World’s Biggest Coffee Morning the biggest one ever for Macmillan Cancer 

Support.. 

Mini Market 

The Mini Market is looking for volunteers to help on a Saturday morning 

9am—10am in the Village Hall once a month. We also need shoes, china, 

ornaments, curtains, bed linen, toys, clothing. Call Dot (01842 827227) for 

more information.

Sovereign Bridge Club. 

Duplicate Bridge Club The Sovereign 

Center, Trafalgar Industrial Estate, 

Downham Market 

. 

Monday afternoons 1.30pm to 4.30pm 

£1.50 per session, including a Tea break. 

Contact: Ray Waller 01842 827120 

Jean Wright 01366 383247 

with Chrissie 

Friday 10am—11am 

YOGA 

Lakenheath Village Hall 

Enquiries to Anne Cross 

T: 01842 860038 

email:aesapsford@btinternet.com 

£4 

MINI MARKET 

Every Saturday 

9am to 10.30am 


Dot Barrett 

T: 01842 827 227 

Rebecca Johns 

T: 01842 827268 

St. James’ Church, Hockwold 

WANTED 

Would you like to keep the bells of St. James’ Church, Hockwold 

ringing? Can you come along on a Monday evening between 

8pm and 9pm? Can you climb a stone spiral staircase? 

If so, then a warm welcome awaits you , but children must be 

accompanied by an adult. 

For further details, telephone Sue Annear (01842) 815430

HOCKWOLD VILLAGE CLUB 

Main Street, Hockwold 

Activities include 

CRICKET, BOWLS, DARTS, POOL, BINGO, CRIB, WHIST 

Your Club needs your support to survive during these 

difficult economic times. Please support it. 

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 

QUIZ 9th September 

WHIST 12th & 26th September 

BINGO 19th September 

LIVE MUSIC 22nd September 

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME 

Membership £7.50 per year; 

OAPs & Juniors £4.00 per year 

N.B. We are no longer open Sunday lunchtimes 

HOCKWOLD ARTS AND CRAFTS GROUP 

Every Tuesday evening 

Hockwold Village Hall 7-9pm 

Contact: Sheila O’Brien 

Tel: 01842 827141 

email: sheila.obrien2@virgin.net 

Hockwold & Methwold Community School 

(Hockwold Site) 

Thursday 6th September Children return to school 

Half Term 29th October – 2nd November 

Friday 21st December Last day of term 

Tuesday 8th January Children return to school

WHAT’S ON—SEPTEMBER 2012 

Sat 1st 

Sun 2nd Oxburgh Hall—Volunteer’s Showcase—11am-4pm 

RSPB Lakenheath—Photography Workshop—10am 

Mon 3rd Methodist Harvest Supper and Sale—Methodist Chapel -6.30pm 

Aerobics—Village Hall—7.30pm 

Bell Ringing—St. James—8pm 

Bridge—Downham Market—1.30pm 

Tues 4th Feltwell Art Club—7pm 

Hockwold Arts & Crafts Group—Village Hall—7pm 

Mobile library in Hockwold 

Wed 5th Friendship Club—Village Hall—2pm 

W.I.—Village Hall—7.30pm 

HCC Practice Session—5.30pm 

Thurs 6th Children return to school after summer holidays. 

Art For Pleasure—Weeting Village Hall—10.30am 

Fri 7th Yoga—Weeting Village Hall—10am—11am 

Zuma—Village Hall—7pm 

Sat 8th Mini Market—Village Hall—9am 

Norfolk Churches Sponsored Cycle Ride and Walk—9am-5pm 

Oxburgh Hall—Costume Day—11am-4pm 

Sun 9th Oxburgh Hall—Costume Day—11am-4pm 

Quiz—Village Club 

RSPB Lakenheath—Kingfisher Talk—11am 

Mon 10th Aerobics—Village Hall—7.30pm 





Parish Council—Methodist Chapel—7.30pm 

Wed 12th HCC Practice Session—5.30pm 

Whist—Village Club 

Thurs 13th Art For Pleasure—Weeting Village Hall—10.30am 



Sat 15th Magazine Deadline 

Mini Market—Village Hall—9am

Sun 16th RSPB Lakenheath—Kingfisher Quest—10am 

West Norfolk Cricket League President’s Match—Hockwold Cricket 

Club—1pm 






Mobile library in Hockwold 

Wed 19th Friendship Club—Village Hall—2pm 

HCC Practice Session—5.30pm 

Bingo—Village Club 


Fri 21st Yoga—Weeting Village Hall—10am—11am 


Sat 22nd Mini Market—Village Hall—9am 

Live Music—Village Club 

Oxburgh Hall—Living History—11am-4pm 

Sun 23rd Oxburgh Hall—Living History—11am-4pm 






Wed 26th HCC Practice Session—5.30pm 

Whist—Village Club 


HATS AGM—Methodist Chapel—7.15pm 



MacMillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning 

Sat 29th Mini Market—Village Hall—9am 

Sun 30th Harvest Songs of Praise—St. James—6.30pm 

WHAT’S ON—SEPTEMBER 2012

RSPB Lakenheath Fen Nature Reserve 

What’s On In September 

Sunday September 2 10am-3pm 

Beginners Photography Workshop- Landscape Photography 

Join Site Manager Dave Rogers for an insight into the world of landscape photography. 

There will be an introductory talk followed by a guided walk to explore the 

photographic opportunities of Lakenheath Fen. Adults £10/ Children £5 (RSPB 

members half price) 

Sunday September 9 11am-12.30pm 

Talk: Kingfishers– Up Close & Personal 

Local photographer Jeff Harrison will deliver a talk about one of Britain’s most 

beautiful and sought after breeding birds. This will provide an insight into the ecology 

of these little beauties and there will be plenty of great images to marvel at. 

Price includes a hot drink and a biscuit. Adults £5/ Children £2 (RSPB & Wildlife 

Explorers members half price). 


Kingfisher Quest 

Lakenheath Fen is a great place for seeing kingfishers, but you have to have a fair 

bit of luck on your side! Join us for an introductory talk about these beautiful birds 

followed by a walk to look out for them shooting across the water like little blue 

torpedoes. Adults £4/ Children £2 (RSPB members half price). 


Talk: Stodmarsh NNR 

Site Manager Dave Rogers will tell us about his previous base of the Kent National 

Natural Reserves managed by Natural England. This will include details about 

Stodmarsh, which is a famous reserve for birds and people alike. Price includes a 

hot drink and a biscuit. Adults £5/ Children £2.50 (RSPB Members half price). 

Booking is essential for all events unless stated otherwise. 

For all enquiries and bookings, please contact: 01842 863400 

or email: lakenheath@rspb.org.uk 

RSPB Lakenheath Fen Nature Reserve, Station Road, Lakenheath, Brandon, IP27 9AD 

Costs: Unless otherwise stated, events are £4 for adults, £2 for children for (RSPB and 

Wildlife Explorers members half-price). 

Other Information: Most events have outdoor components so please dress appropriately. 

Stout footwear and warm, waterproof clothing are strongly recommended. We suggest you 

bring a torch to evening events. 

Registered charity no. 207076

Oxburgh Hall 

Oxborough, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE33 9PS Telephone 01366 327242 

Email oxburghhall@nationaltrust.org.uk 

SEPTEMBER 

Sunday 2 September, 11am - 4pm 

Volunteers’ Showcase 

Hobbies and crafts on display courtesy of some of our talented 

volunteers. 

Normal admission 

Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 September, 11am – 4pm 

Costume Days 

Some of our volunteers will be in costume over the weekend, giving 

you a chance to discover more about Tudor dress and activities. 


Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 September, 11am – 4pm 

Living History 

A presentation by aardvark productions of Elizabethan England. 

Activities centre round an important household of the 1580s as it 

responds to the war with Spain. Meet a variety of characters in Tudor 

costume. 


To avoid disappointment, please book events in advance on 

01366 327242, unless otherwise stated. 

Normal admission unless otherwise stated. 

MOBILE LIBRARY 

It will visit Hockwold & Methwold every other Tuesday on 

4 th & 18th September 

at the following times: 

10:30 10:45 THE CHURCH 

10:50 11:05 32 COLLEGE ROAD 

11:10 11:25 MAIN ST BELL HOUSE 

11:30 11:45 PEARCE'S CLOSE 

11:50 12:10 THE SCHOOL 

13:30 13:45 THE COCK 

13:50 14:15 LANCASTER CLOSE 

14:20 14:40 GLOBE STREET 

14:45 15:00 HERBERT DRIVE


28th September at 7pm 

Funds raised for MENCAP 

& Cystic Fibrosis Trust 

£3 (includes glass of wine) 

Tickets from Post Office, Village Stores, 

Tracey Sismey 01842827292

SEPTEMBER ARRIVES 

September arrives and Autumn begins, has the summer ended. 

I use to think the leaves would cling on until Spring... 

September arrives and the sky loses brightness. 

Winds start to whip leaves off of trees. 

I use to wonder why I heard thundering as it rained to bring a 

change to things. 

September seems erratic and dramatic shifting as it does... 

to prepare all for the Winter. Children return to school. 

As cool winds descend September has come back again 

so quickly. 

September arrives what happened to Spring? 

Craft and Gift Fair 

St Georges Hall, Methwold. Saturday 1st December 

If you are interested in booking a stall please phone for more information 

Tel: 07733117948 

Hockwold-cum-Wilton 

Village Hall 

Sheila O’Brien 

Facilities available -Hall, Kitchen, 

Meeting Room, Changing Room, Bar Area, Stage. 

£95 for a full day’s hire, 

£9.50 per hour for the Hall 

£5.50 per hour for the meeting room. 

£50.00 deposit to confirm the booking 

Lettings Manager - Wendy Bland 01842 828733 

or call at Hockwold Village Shop

St James - Hockwold-cum-Wilton

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