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

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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.

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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.

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