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May Meeting

Posted by Jaki 
· May 24, 2022 
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Watton Society May Meeting

 

Our May meeting by Andrew Clarke was on Antarctica, Andrew gave a very interesting talk on when Antarctica was discovered and by whom, he then went on to explain its geography and make up.

His roll in the scientific research over the last 30 years and how it had changed, both during the winter months and in its summer when the number of workers increased from 1,000 to over 4,000 and the various nations operating there and the close contact with them.

He then went on to talk about the wildlife, including whales and penguins. His talk was accompanied by images of the landscape and accommodation along with some of its wildlife.

Next Month we have Stuff and Folly coming to the Methodist Hall on Wednesday 15th June. A local based entertainment group, that stage fully scripted original short plays and sketches, specialising in humour and a variety of themes.

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    April Meeting.

    Posted by Jaki 
    · April 28, 2022 
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    The Bayeux Tapestry

    Mia Hansson gave a talk about her project over the last ten years of embroidering a copy of the Bayeux Tapestry. She brought along two of her four nine metre rolls of work she has completed, which were displayed around the hall.

    She started the project in 2016 and is ahead of her estimated time for this task.

    She told of some of the difficulties she has encountered along the way with getting materials that will match with the original tapestry, and of TV programmes that wished to come to her home to see the project in progress, but not having sufficient space at home to show this and the tapestry she approached her local library who were happy to provide the required space. The TV company has returned to film the progress and is hoping to be able to view the finished item in the next year or so.

     

     

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    March Meeting.

    Posted by Jaki 
    · April 28, 2022 
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    On Wednesday 16th March Roger Pugh came and gave us an illustrated talk entitled “The Most Secret Place on Earth”. This was the story of how the Military Tank was invented, and the first Tank force was created at Elveden, close to Thetford, in the utmost secrecy and despatched to France in 1916 to take part in the Battle of the Somme, resulting in the ultimate victory.

    Roger gave some interesting information, like why it was called a Tank, this was to prevent information getting out to the public of what was being developed, as they also constructed Water Tanks for the army at this site.

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    February Meeting

    Posted by Jaki 
    · April 27, 2022 
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    At our February Meeting We were treated to a talk by Malcolm Trayhorn entitled “My career in the Police.” This started with his time at training college then progression as a constable to sergeant.

    He passed round a paper with various topics and asked the audience to pick one which he would then talk about. These included the Brixton riots, the miners’ strike, and many more, some of a humourous nature. Malcolm also brought some items of memorabilia from his time in the service along with a copy of a book he has written during the recent lockdown about his time in the Metropolitan Police. A very informative and interesting evening.

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    January Meeting

    Posted by Jaki 
    · April 27, 2022 
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    Watton Society Meeting January 2022

    Our first meeting of 2022 was held on Wednesday 19th January, when Simon White from Peter Beales Roses gave a very informative talk along with photos of the setting up and images of the completed displays at both Chelsea Flower Show and the Hampton Court Show. He also gave an insight to the budgets involved in the setting up and running of both the displays and the show gardens, along with the dismantling to leave site in condition it was before the start. He also brought along some plants and gardening accessories which were for sale at a discounted price on the night.

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    January Meeting

    Posted by Jaki 
    · April 20, 2022 
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    Our first meeting of 2022 was heal on Wednesday 19th January, when Simon White from Beales Roses gave a very informative talk along with photo of of the setting up and images of the completed displays at both Chelsea Flower Show and the Hampton Court Show. He also gave an insight to the budgets involved in the setting up and running of both the displays and the show gardens, along with the dismantling to leave site in condition it was before the start. He also brought along some plants and gardening accessories which were for sale at a discounted price on the night.

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    Posted by John 
    · March 16, 2022 
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    Watton Society AGM report 2021

    Posted by John 
    · November 1, 2021 

    The Society held its AGM on Wednesday 20th October. This was a two-year AGM as we had not met in person since February 2019.

    We had a reasonable attendance with the Town Mayor (who is also our President) in attendance.

    The chairman gave his report on the past two years along with the treasurer’s report. The Mayor then took the chair for the election of officers and the committee. The following were elected: – Chairman John Kerr, Secretary Roy Challand, Treasurer Judy Kerr, Committee member Margaret Cater. Other members offered to help with activities but could not commit to full committee memberships as were away a lot during the year.

    Three committee members have had to stand down due to health problems and close family issues.

    The Mayor thanked the Society for its support to the town and informed the Society that there should sufficient funds in her fund to pay for the refurbishment of the Society’s notice board in Chaston Place.

    The meeting then closed and after refreshments took part in a fun quiz.

    Categories : 2021 Meetings, Meeting and Activity Reports

    Watton in Bloom

    Posted by John 
    · October 18, 2021 
    After touring Watton in April to find gardens that can be seen from the road showing a good display of colour, the Watton Society sent a list of twenty eight gardens to the Mayor of Watton, Pat Warwick. Considering the weather we have had this Spring we felt this was a good number. The Mayor, after carefully looking at all the gardens, selected a winner and three highly commended. Our photo shows the winner, Peter Saunders of 10 Hamilton Close, receiving the salver and winning certificate from the Mayor and John Kerr, Chairman of the Watton Society. The Mayor described their garden as ‘stunning’ and the photo shows that this description is very true. Peter loves gardening and helps some nearby people who have difficulty maintaining their gardens. Highly commended gardens were 14 Nelson Court, 10 Mary Shanks Close and 24 Bloodhound Road. What was especially pleasing this year was the delight expressed by the winners and highly commended garden owners. The competition is held in either Spring, Summer or Autumn each year to enable gardens that are especially colourful in these seasons to be considered. A highly commended certificate was also awarded by the Society to the Town Council for the lovely displays of floral colour in the High Street.

    After touring Watton in April to find gardens that can be seen from the road showing a good display of colour, the Watton Society sent a list of twenty eight gardens to the Mayor of Watton, Pat Warwick.  Considering the weather we have had this Spring we felt this was a good number.  The Mayor, after carefully looking at all the gardens, selected a winner and three highly commended.  Our photo shows the winner, Peter Saunders of 10 Hamilton Close, receiving the salver and winning certificate from the Mayor and John Kerr, Chairman of the Watton Society.  The Mayor described their garden as ‘stunning’ and the photo shows that this description is very true.

    Peter loves gardening and helps some nearby people who have difficulty maintaining their gardens.

    Highly commended gardens were 14 Nelson Court, 10 Mary Shanks Close and 24 Bloodhound Road.  What was especially pleasing this year was the delight expressed by the winners and highly commended garden owners. The competition is held in either Spring, Summer or Autumn each year to enable gardens that are especially colourful in these seasons to be considered.  A highly commended certificate was also awarded by the Society to the Town Council for the lovely displays of floral colour in the High Street.

    Categories : 2021 Meetings, Watton in Bloom

    May Meeting 2021

    Posted by John 
    · June 1, 2021 

    At our zoom meeting in May, 34 members joined together to be addressed by Queen Victoria – who seemed to show some resemblance to Georgette Vale.  

    Her Majesty graciously talked to us about her life, her likes and dislikes –   including the men in her life – and made several interesting references to the events taking place in Watton during her long reign.    Although she is famed for not being amused, once or twice there was a glimmer of a smile!  We thanked her most humbly for spending time with us.

    Categories : 2021 Meetings, Meeting and Activity Reports
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