Scouts Scribblings from June and July Although we don’t meet during August we do have our SUMMER CAMP! This is the most important event in the Scouting year and this year we held it at our own site at Ingham Corner near Sea Palling. Twelve Scouts (with Alistair and myself as the leaders) arrived on Sunday morning and the first job was to put the Scouts into two Patrols and get them to pitch their tents and their dining-shelters. It’s important we get this right as they will be sleeping in them for the week and, as we found out, the weather can sometimes be unkind! When all the Scout’s kit (especially their sleeping bags and roll-mats – this always causes great excitement) was arranged in the right places we began to think about cooking dinner. Firstly the Patrols had to get an ‘altar-fire’ each then collect fire wood and, finally, we did some training on fire-lighting (it’s much harder than you’d think). When the fires were alight (pictured) everyone was ready for food! Scouts normally use the ‘Patrol System’. This is a group of about six (as at this camp) with a Leader and Assistant Leader. They are responsible for their tents and all their cooking including (especially!) their washing up and nobody goes anywhere until everything has been inspected and found satisfactory. People seem to think young people today don’t know how to look after themselves – well the 45th Scouts do! We finished off the day with a local hike, followed by hot drinks around the camp fire (pictured).The idea is to get everyone really tired so they sleep but nobody does on the first night and they were all awake by six. We spent our first day at the Museum of the Broads in Stalham. If you’re a Norfolk lad or lass and you haven’t been there you should be ashamed of yourself! It has got just about everything to do with our beautiful and internationally important Broads, well laid out and very interesting. We came back from there very hot indeed so had a massive water-fight (pictured) where everyone got very wet. When it cooled down we did some air rifle shooting at our range before we fell into our sleeping bags – exhausted. We were off early the next morning to Sheringham to ride on the steam train. We went to Holt to look at the fascinating railway museum and to be given a chance to stand on the footplate of the huge steam engine that had brought us there (pictured); then back to Weybourne for a guided tour 10 of the restoration sheds there. Our very well informed guide was – Alistair! He’s not only our Assistant Scout Leader but also a volunteer on the Poppy Line and very much involved in their restoration work, so we got the best tour possible! (pictured). We finished off our visit with swimming at ‘Splash’ (which also got the Scouts a bit cleaner!) followed by Fish & Chips on the Front. On Wednesday we went to Cromer. We were going to climb the church tower but it was closed and for a very good reason – there were Peregrine Falcons nesting there! So we talked to the ornithologists and they let us all look through their telescopes at the parents and their three young who were just learning to fly (pictured). On to the pier and Lifeboat Station, followed by the highlight – the Amusement Arcades! On the way home we stopped at Morrison’s and each Patrol was given £18 with which they had to buy everything for their meal that evening which included a dessert and a drink and it had to be nutritionally acceptable. The next day we went to Sea Palling where some swam and then we all had a good walk along the beach (what a beautiful spot it is!) followed by a session in their Arcades (which, very conveniently, has a cafe that does excellent tea!). Here James and Alfie won thousands of tokens. Friday was our last full day and we had to spend quite a bit of it taking down and packing away everything we didn’t need. We also built a camp-fire and got the Camp-Fire circle ready. We had time for camp- sports (mallet and wellie-wanging etc.) before our guests arrived for our barbeque. These included Christine and Simon (he’s never one to miss out on good food!). After this some parents arrived and we had our Camp- Fire sing-song which included several ‘stunts’ (short sketches) that the Scouts performed. These were exceptionally well done and very funny. The last day is always rather sad, packing up the last things, but we had a fun Shooting Competition. In pairs the Scouts had five shots each at an old tin and the ones who got their tin the furthest got a sweet. We’re lucky that we have enough room to do this safely. Finally, we gathered round the flagpole and talked about the great things we’d done and learnt over the week and then ceremoniously brought the flag down for the last time. The end of another wonderful Summer Camp. Skip 11 12 13 Sprowston Day Centre Sprowston Day Centre Friendly atmosphere, Friendly Friendly atmosphere, atmosphere, great entertainment and a hot meal. great great entertainment entertainment and and a a hot hot meal. meal. 10am - 2pm 10am-2:30pm 10am-2:30pm Wednesday and Fridays Tuesday, Tuesday, Wednesday Wednesday and and Friday Friday A: St Cuthbert’s Church, Sprowston Day Centre Sprowston Wroxham Day Centre Road, Norwich NR7 8TZ St Cuthbert’s Church, Wroxham Road, St Cuthbert’s Church, T: 01603 Wroxham Road, 419682 Norwich NR7 8TZ Norwich 01603NR7 8TZ W: www.sprowstondaycentre.co.uk Tel: 419682 Tel: 01603 419682 Puzzle. Your challenge with the Sudoku puzzles is to fill each empty square. Each row, column and 3 by 3 box must all contain the numbers from 1 to 9 only once. The solution will are published next month. Last issue’s solution. 15 Wildlife News Communication and cooperation, roost had built up reaching a peak surely the cornerstone of a of several thousand birds. This successful society? Our whole impressive gathering would delight lives are governed by the ability people sitting in the hide as they to exchange information and murmurated around the pink sky of work together; think news in all its a January dusk before plunging into forms, mobile phones, face to face the reeds to spent the cold hours conversation, road signs, books, of darkness. Once hidden from TV and movies, social media and of sight it was still possible to listen course the internet. How would the to the babble of voices pleasantly modern world function without these chuntering away from their chosen things? How would we discover roost site. The chortles went on what’s happening around us, how for some time. I was present one would we get things done? We evening when an impressive swarm humans have a very sophisticated of these birds performed a graceful social structure and information aerial ballet, some were picked off sharing network, but we are not the by ever watchful sparrow-hawks, only species that communicates and and the over wintering marsh cooperates with one another, far harriers would try their luck as well, from it. but the vast majority survived to see another dawn. The following We regard the trills, squeaks and evening people gathered to watch squawks of birds as nothing more the spectacle and not a single than background noise. We know bird turned up; nothing, not one. they sing in spring to proclaim Now hitherto these birds would territory and make a bit of a racket congregate over a period of perhaps when a cat creeps close, but do an hour and would arrive from every they actually talk to one another? I point of the compass having spent think they do. Logically they must. their day foraging in fields and After all they have been around gardens over a wide area. much longer than Homo sapiens so it seems reasonable to suppose So how come they all abandoned they have developed a form of the roost at the same time? How communication that enables them to did they all know that their brethren work as a team. An example of this would seek sanctuary elsewhere? was demonstrated to me a couple of winters ago at the RSPB reserve The only conclusion I can reach at Strumpshaw Fen. A starling is that they talked to one another, 16 deciding in their own way that methods unappreciated by us. There Strumpshaw was getting a little are many other examples from too dangerous and that it was the wider natural world. We’re all time to move on. Interesting don’t familiar with the hunting techniques you think? of lions and the waggle dance of bees; the chemically controlled Another prime example of logistics of foraging ants and inter cooperative tactics in birds can be dependent relationships between observed regularly and closely at flowers and their pollinators. But Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s reserve at it’s instructive sometimes to look Ranworth Broad. Here cormorants around and recognise that all have established a large roost and animals communicate; some in a during late summer and autumn rudimentary way, others with quite take to herding fish around the complex methods. It’s all basically broad. It’s fascinating to watch up about survival, finding food and to 100 birds swimming together avoiding danger. And isn’t that in a loose semi-circular formation essentially why we communicate? pushing frightened fish before We’re not so very different, we them. On cue the whole group will just have Facebook and Twitter to plunge under the water with some contend with! emerging victorious, large bream or perch firmly grasped in their long, Barry Madden purposely designed bills. The fishing party will move around the broad Check out my blog at: until all are sated, then without www.easternbushchat.blogspot.co.uk obvious signs of communication lift off from the water and fly to their roost to digest their catch. It’s a worthwhile tactic because a single bird would perhaps struggle to find prey or at least would use a lot of energy in doing so. By working as a team all can save energy and reap the benefits of a collective assault. A real Attenborough scene played out in a humble Norfolk backwater. These are just a couple of instances where local animals obviously cooperate and communicate by 17 Sprowston N Revd Canon Simon Stokes Address: The Vicarage, 2 Wroxham Road, Sprowston, Norwich NR7 8TZ Telephone: Serving the01603 426492 Parish and the Commun St. Mary & St Margaret’s and St. Cuthbert’s Email: vicar@sprowston.org.uk Sunday 6th October - Trinity 16 Sunday 20th October - Trinity 18 St Cuthbert’s: St Cuthbert’s: 8.00am Holy Communion 9.30am Family Communion 9.30am All Age Worship with children’s activities St Mary & St Margaret’s: St Mary & St Margaret’s: 10.30am Holy Communion 10.30am Holy Communion with healing Sunday 27th October - Last Sunday 13th October - Trinity 17 Sunday after Trinity St Cuthbert’s: St Cuthbert’s: 9.30am Holy Communion 9.30am Holy Communion with children’s activities with children’s activities St Mary & St Margaret’s: St Mary & St Margaret’s: 10.30am Morning Prayer 10.30am Morning Prayer You can find out more information about our parish by visiting our website: sprowston.org.uk or by calling our church office on: 01603 411194 18 Sprowston Methodist, Cozens-Hardy Road NR7 8AD Sunday Services 10.30am with Junior Church groups and crèche for under 5’s. 7pm contemporary celebration The Sacrament of Holy Communion is celebrated every month on second Sunday mornings and fourth Sunday evenings. Website: sprowstonmethodist.org.uk Old Catton Methodist, White Woman Lane School NR6 7AJ Sunday Service from 10.00am The Sacrament of Holy Communion is celebrated each month. Website: oldcattonmethodist.org.uk Gage Road Chapel, 34 Gage Road NR7 8BN Sunday Activities 10.00am Prayer Meeting 11:00am Morning Worship On the 2nd and 4th Sundays Morning Worship includes Sunday School. Communion is celebrated on the 2nd Sunday of the month at a 7:00pm service. Website: gageroadchapel.org.uk 19 View from the Doghouse I hope you have had a good summer. By the time you read this we don’t know what the weather will be doing but at the moment I am a very hot dog! I have had a great summer despite being a little put out when the boss and family decided to go on holiday without me – what kind of loyalty is that? Anyway I went to stay with Julie and David in a great house with fantastic animals and humans to play with. In fact, I didn’t miss the boss at all! While there I had the chance to go to their dog show and you’ll never believe it… I came first! Well, to be honest I came first for the dog with waggiest tail, but only 3rd in the pedigree class. Anyway, I was quite happy coming first for anything, I can feel your admiration already! Being in a competition can be a little bit stressful but it reminded me of how Jesus said that we shouldn’t worry about things and how worrying doesn’t add anything to our lives. So why not try taking one day at a time and not worrying. You may not have a tail to wag, but you can show your happiness in lots of other ways. So however difficult today might be, relax and try doing it Jesus’ way, Mayne To get in touch with the editor, Adam Moore, please email: sprowstonnews@gmail.com The deadline for the November issue is the 26th September. 20 Those who advertise with Sprowston News help us a great deal. 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For more information please contact Roz Taylor on Norwich 484626 St Gregory’s Orchestra Concert at St Cuthbert’s Church, 3pm on Sunday 24th November Leader: Pat Plumstead, Conductor: Martin Wyatt Programme: Swan Lake Suite by Tchaikovsky, Serenade for Strings by Elgar, Symphony no 5 by Tchaikovsky. In aid of Church Funds Tickets £8, children £5 available from the church office 411194, Sheila 419896, or at the door. 31 From the Parish Registers for June and July 2019 Funerals Baptisms 1st August ~ Kelvin Newitt 4th August ~ Ava Walker 5th August ~ Reginald Watts 11th August ~ Aubree Woodcock 5th August ~ Sybil Tooke 18th August ~ Marley Nunn 6th August ~ Dennis Osborne 25th August ~ Eryn Moloney 16th August ~ Beryl Rust 25th August ~ Ettie Davidson 22nd August ~ Althea Warne 22nd August ~ Thelma Gladwell Weddings 22nd August ~ Pauline Taylor 1st August ~ Thomas Weavers 28th August ~ Edna Bullinger & Kerry Jones 29th August ~ Kevin Southgate 3rd August ~ Ian Bloomfield 30th August ~ Alan Applegate & Kerry Chapman 31st August ~ Ryan Hughes & Rebecca Mison Parish Contacts (all dialling codes 01603 unless stated) Reader - Andy Hudson, Vicar - Revd Canon Simon Stokes, 12 Blithemeadow Drive NR7 8PY 2 Wroxham Rd NR7 8TZ • 426492 • 400866 Associate Vicar with responsibility Churchwarden - Sue Ellingham, for performing arts - Revd Dean 20 St Clements Hill NR3 4BQ • 416144 Akrill, 15 Blue Boar Lane NR7 8RX • 482360 Churchwarden and Transport Officer - Shelia Tuffield, 25 Allens Avenue Assistant Priest - Revd Melanie NR7 8EP • 419896 Hider, 10 Brian Avenue NR1 2PH • 622373 PCC Secretary - Mary Carpenter, 89 Romany Road NR3 4RF • 462694 Curate - Revd Philip Harvey, 62 Avocet Rise NR7 8ES • 948222 Parish Administrator - Julie Hagan-Palmer, 411194 • Curate - Revd Andy Bunter, office@sprowston.org.uk 4 Mallard Way, NR7 8DD • 440751 Planned Giving Officer Reader - Stephanie Grand, - Robert Huntly, 7 Clabon First 4 Blakes Court NR3 4DS • 488985 Close NR3 4HE • 400902 32 Parish Contacts (all dialling codes 01603 unless stated) Sprowston News Magazine Berties’ Babes - Claire Akrill, Secretary and Cross Section 15 Blue Boar Lane NR7 8RX Chairperson - Roz Taylor • 482360 10 Cere Road NR7 8JU • 484626 Beavers - Denise Maddon, Sprowston Library - Recreation 73 Blackwell Ave • 402708 Ground NR7 8EW (Closed Sun & Mon) • 408426 Brownies (Wednesday) and Guides (Wednesday). Please register your Sprowston Day Centre interest via the Guiding website - - Open Weds and Fri mornings only www.girlguiding.org.uk • 419682 45th Norwich Scouts - Colin Clarke, Sprowston History - Val Kibble, 7 Magnay Rd, Drayton NR8 6BT 8 Blue Boar Lane NR7 8RS • 460451 • 400501 Meals on Wheels - Good 30th Norwich Scouts - Alan Bedder, Wholesome Food, Norwich • 465717 21 Tills Close NR6 7QS • 424589 Archant (local press) - Luke Powell, Hellesdon and Sprowston Brass luke.powell@archant.co.uk • 772684 Band - Tracy Gonzales, 52 Jewson Road NR3 3RQ Member of Parliament • 079614 20895 - Chloe Smith, chloe@chloesmith.org.uk • 414756 Sprowston Parish Players - Toni Morina, 40 Alford Grove Norfolk Councillors: NR7 8XB • 484554 John Ward, 431146 • john.ward@norfolk.gov.uk Sprowston Town Council - Guy Ranaweera, Diamond Centre, Karen Vincent, 07881 365238 • School Lane, Sprowston, Norwich karen.vincent2.cllr@norfolk.gov.uk NR7 8TR • 408063 Broadland Councillors: Judy Leggett, 429986 • cllr.judy.leggett@broadland.gov.uk Ian Moncur, 427420 • cllr.ian.moncur@broadland.gov.uk 33 Featured letter ~ Innocents in Arabia The sun came up over the mountains, just like any day in the Middle East. No need to worry about rain. It only rained once a year for a few minutes and came all at once, flooding the earth and making the beautiful vine spread their luxurious purple flowers. Today we are going to the dessert, then on to an oasis. We set out, making sure we had enough petrol and then topped up at the last petrol station on the edge of the desert. There was sand as far as the eye could see but we travelled on and soon our wheels began to sink into the sand and we came to a stop: luckily for us, we were just outside a village. The native women knew just what to do as they had seen it all before. They brought out bits of carpets and mats, which they placed beneath our wheels and we were soon on our way again. We had noticed that the village was surrounded by date palms which were fully laden. When we arrived at the oasis, we found a group of Nomads had got there before us and their camels were resting in the shade having been well fed and watered. The Nomads were washing their feet round a natural spring which sang as it bubbled up. Some of the Nomads were dressed in flowing white robes with red and white turbans and round their waists they wore pretty embroidered belts with bright, shining stones inset in them. From these belts hung some frightening looking knives which glinted in the sunlight and these too were very highly decorated. They made us welcome and gave us tea which was very hot and sweet and served in glasses. I had taken my camera but they resented it so I didn’t use it but it was a shame not to have a photo of them. All too soon they were packing up ready to depart but first they put my children on the camels’ backs and they were frightened at first as the camels were really grumpy and noisy. The Nomads were soon off with the camels packed high with the highly decorated bright saddles. It was quite a sight. Although there were some wicked looking knives, we were not afraid that anything would happen. It just didn’t dawn on us. Now, I would have had second thoughts. Nora Atkinson. 34 View from the Doghouse Contents - November Sprowston News 2016 is I know that remembering Cover photo: Im F St Cuthbert’simportant, but it doesn’t do much for my Church Centre Wroxham Keynote confidence when everywhere articleRoad I go I hear 5 Parish Registers for A Vicar’s Voice people talking about how wonderful SPROWSTON 7 Parish & Tigger Local Conta was! I know, I know! Any way I have Hope’s View from the Dog House 9 the Advertisers’ Index YOUTH Sprowston Women’s CAFE begun to feel Institute a little better as wonderful 10 Advertisers’ vet has given me some tablets that help mySection WWI13 to 18 YEARS Centenary allergies and seem to give 11 me Cross more energy. Section EVERY TUESDAY 7.00PM TO 9.00PM Mothers’ Union Also, I think For more information contact I’m beginning13toPuzzles Rev Simon understand this job. 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