An interesting evening listening to the formation of the Thursday Club. A club run by volunteers to provide a chance for learning disabled people of all ages to meet socially. To take part in a variety of activities, go on outings, enjoy music/dancing or simply just chat. For more information contact Jane Sheldrake. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday 18th April, at 7.45pm at the Watton Christian Community Centre, when the speaker will be Anne Bridge – “Lost and Found” – the mystery of the Cheapside hoard.
Archive for Meeting and Activity Reports – Page 8
The members of Watton Society queued up on the landing jetty with nervous apprehension, ready to
board the ship. The Titanic? As it turned out, we should not have been nervous. The evenings talk
by Genista Davidson was about Ocean Liners especially those of the Art Deco period. The history
of Cunard ships specifically, the different class of travel, dressing for the occasion i.e. ball gowns
and dinner suits, and quality of service. So after a very stable crossing and a most enjoyable trip it
was bon voyage and hope to see you all at the next meeting which will be on
Wednesday 21st March at 7.45pm in the Christian Community Centre. Watton, when the speaker
will be Simon White talking about “Gardens of East Anglia”
Quiz Winners, Maggies Mob.
Watton Society’s 25th Annual Quiz night
Watton Society’s annual quiz night attracted 11 teams, all looking for a win.
After an exciting evening of scores going to and fro, third place was held by
“Wits One” with 114 points Second place was “Four Short Planks”
with 119 points, but the outright winners were “Maggies Mob” who scored a magnificent 128.
Team members Dorothy Woolliscroft, Pamela Richardson, Ann Delf, and Betty Kerry. Looking
forward to seeing you all at the next annual quiz.
Watton Society – December Report
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Watton Society celebrated the start to Christmas with mulled wine and hot mince pies. Not a bad
start to the evening, but with a full house and entertainment from “Three’s Company” it could only
get better.
Fun and laughter followed by a programme of “A Countdown to Christmas”, poems, rhymes, songs
and funny stories filled the room with laughter. A perfect evening to start the Christmas holidays.
Wishing all our followers Best Wishes for the forthcoming year’
Our next meeting is on Wednesday 21st February at Watton Christian Community Centre at 7.45pm
when our speaker will be from Watton Thursday Club.
Watton Society – Report of our November Meeting.
Are you aware you can have clematis flowering more or less all year round.
This is what we found out when Peter Skeggs-Gooch of Thorncroft Nurseries gave us a three part talk on growing and caring for clematis. The nursery only does mail order now, but still guarantees quality first and foremost.
Some of the flowers mentioned were evergreens “Freckles” and “Winter Beauty”, flowering from October to February.
Springtime “Markhams Pink” and “Amber” voted best in show 2016. These will flower twice, early, and if cut back, later in the same year.
Summertime “Liberty” can be cut and will come back again. “Jackmanii Alba” are doubles and come back as singles.
Late in the season you can grow “Jackmanii Purpurea” which flowers once.
Clematis which don’t climb but are good for ground cover. “Cassandra” are single stems, “Lambton Park” will give you hedge cover. “Rehderiana” will turn drab doorways into a thing of beauty. Clematis will grow well in almost anything, patio pots, old baths, cracked toilets. Pruning is no problem, tidy, light or hard. Free advice from your supplier will help.
A very interesting evening, very well presented, enjoyed by all.
Our next meeting is on Wednesday 17th January 2018 at the Watton Christian Community Centre at 7.45pm when the talk will be “Art Deco – Ocean Liners” presented by Genista Davidson. Visitors £2.50 for more information look at our new website. www.wattonsociety.org.uk
Report of Watton Society’s October Meeting
Watton Society held its AGM meeting, when the mayor Stan Hebborn officiated over the election of officers, all were re-elected for a further year with a new member joining the committee.
This was followed by a talk about “Project Linus” – the making of quilts for children in hospital suffering from illness and traumatised. “A quilt is a hug you can keep” is their motto. The quilt is something that is given to each child or young person to keep forever. They can be made to suit each person i.e. baby style for the neo-natal ward, girl or boy and even young adults up to the age of 19. Since 2000 when it came to the UK from USA, at July of this year, 313,564 quilts and blankets have been delivered to children in the UK. The local group work on a totally volunteer basis, meeting at Wayland Quilters. For further information contact Jane Lond-Calk 07809 702357 who is a local co-ordinator.
The Society’s next meeting is on Wednesday 20th December at 7.15pm at the Watton Christian Community Centre. “Three’s Company” will present – “A Countdown to Christmas”. Festive refreshments will be served. Members £4. non-members £5. Everyone Welcome. Watch outfor the posters.
Report of Watton Society’s September Meeting
Watton Society’s evening of “Grim Tales and Dark Deeds in Norfolk” by Neil Storey began with a description of the various iron work used in restraining people for what ever reason, sometimes very little. How the hangmans rope was worked, while looking at one. This was followed by stories of crimes committed, also of course the witch finder general well known in Norfolk. An exciting evening for all who attended.
Our next meeting is on Wednesday 18th October at 7.45pm at Watton Christian Community Centre. It will be the AGM followed by a speaker from the Project Linus, Norfolk. Talking about theirhistory, what they do and how they do it. All are welcome. Look out for the posters.