The company ‘Amazon’ began in July 1994 as an online book store, called "Cadabra".

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ROLL UP, ROLL UP FOR WORSTEAD FESTIVAL 2022

Circus performers, great music, top chefs, delicious local produce, arts and crafts bargains, dogs, horses and thousands of people are coming together to ensure the Worstead Festival returns with a bang on 30th and 31st July 2022.

The village near North Walsham hasn’t run the event for two years. It’s the longest break since the festival burst into life in 1966. “We want to bring back some cheer and optimism,” says the chair of the trustees, Jane Bond. “And because small businesses have been having such a hard time lately, we’ve decided not to increase the price of a pitch for stallholders as planned. It’s now staying at £100 for the whole weekend, whenever you book.” One of the big attractions is Foolhardy Circus. It returns to Worstead, after touring the world, with brand new acts and comedy characters. “It’s slapstick and slosh,” says circus director Cosmo Hardy, “which means lots of water and lots of laughs. There’ll be free circus workshops all day too where everyone can have a go at skills like juggling, walking a tight-rope or riding a unicycle.” There’s also Willow Phoenix and his fun, creative activities for children involving lantern making and mosaics from recycled material. Westover Vets feature a dog show. There’ll be wall climbing, archery, egg throwing and much more. Headlining the music stage on Saturday are The Stereotypes - Indie and Britpop dance music. There’s also Mammal Not Fish, Flann! Access to Music, Peter Turrell and Soul Alliance. Go to the website for the full running order worsteadfestival.org Take a cocktail to the stage. You’ll be inspired to try new ones at the food and drink demonstration tent. Chefs from some of the top-rated restaurants in Norfolk will be demonstrating their cooking skills. There’s Daniel Smith of the Ingham Swan which has just won its third AA rosette. Other stars include Richard Bainbridge from Benedicts, Roger Hickman of Hickmans, Jamie Norfolk of Blakeney House Hotel and Steven Norgate. Many crafts-people have missed the buzz of the festival and the opportunity to sell their products at festivals over the past couple of years. “It’s a treat,” says jeweller Emma Mortimer of Beach Hut Charm who has booked a stall. “I first went there as a teenager to listen to the music. It’s like a school reunion. It’s going to be great. I can’t wait.” Car parking is free and all the trains will stop at Worstead station for the weekend. Children under 12 go for free. Thousands of pounds are raised each year for local good causes. These include lap-tops and classrooms for schools, rescue equipment for first responders, locks for canals, money for food banks. There are also playgrounds, defibrillators and most recently an extension to St Mary’s graveyard. The chair of the Worstead Parish Council Ron Barrett says, “The festival has always been a marvellous community event. It not only raises money for good works, but it unites the whole village, young and old. It’s also a wonderful showcase for local artisans. Something for everyone.” Ron will be singing something for everyone as he closes the festival after a what promises to be a joyful weekend of summer festivities on the last weekend of July. Worstead Festival 19 St Andrews Close Worstead, NR28 9SG

Tel: 07741 318901 office@worsteadfestival.org www.worsteadfestival.org

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WHERE IS DAKENHAM?

By Chris Weston

On August 25th, 2021, the Eastern Evening News published details of a proposed Masterplan to replace the former USSAF Rackheath wartime Aerodrome with housing and more. The report also included an image taken in part of Muck Lane, duly renamed as such in the early 20th century, having previously been known as Dakenham Hall Lane. The current name also reflects agricultural activity in the area. But who knows that one corner of the proposed development also lies in part of a long-lost community, able to claim itself as a ‘lost village?’ Anyone living in or near Station Road in Salhouse, will be familiar with the name ‘Dakenham’, found today in two separate parts of the locality. Dakenham Close is a turning off here, only a short distance from the main B1140 NorwichSalhouse-Acle road. Several hundred yards later after passing under the railway bridge, is the entrance to Salhouse railway station. Opposite here stands Dakenham Hall and next door, also Dakenham Farm. One part of what may be visibly assumed as the Hall is separately, Dakenham Hall Cottage. While living in the vicinity over 20 years ago, I often wondered how a relatively small property (compared with the size of some Norfolk Halls) gained its title. Anyone passing the property would have no idea of its name apart from the gatepost name board and another in the outer wall. So why was there a Hall and could Dakenham have been a hamlet of either Rackheath or Salhouse? Or, was it once an actual place? Many months of research and enquiries produced very little as not much appears to have ever been recorded or written about this location. But one day and quite unexpectedly, the tide turned! While working on a different project, I suddenly found mention of a former ‘small community or settlement’ called Dakenham, located near the Salhouse end of Rackheath. Recorded as “a possible Medieval to Post Medieval settlement” (AD 1066-1539 & 1450-1900 respectively) this would have spanned today’s area between Dakenham Hall and Dakenham Close. Hence the five present-day turnings of Truman Close, Wood Green, Warren Green, Howlett’s Loke and Dakenham Close all leading off Station Road would once, have effectively been in Dakenham rather than in Rackheath or Salhouse as ‘dictated’ by more recent parish boundary lines. A late medieval or early postmedieval road known as Ravensgate Way once linking Norwich and Wroxham is shown as such, on Mousehold maps of 1585 and 1910. After leaving the city and passing the Lazar House, this road crossed Mousehold Heath, entering Rackheath in the vicinity of today’s Sam Smith Way, near Eva Road. It then passed the southern side of Dakenham Hall after which both the settlement and an already established double trackway (the current Rackheath / Salhouse parish border) are thought to have joined the former Ravensgate Way, to continue towards the river crossing in Wroxham. Documents show several medieval tracks and hollow ways running from Norwich through Sprowston and on to Rackheath. But little trace now remains of three medieval routes of Ravensgate Way, Ranworth Way and Horning Ferry Way. In Roman times, yet another river crossing at Wayford led to a large Roman camp, there and was heavily used by those from the Roman site at Brampton, between Buxton and Aylsham. At various times, archaeologists have surveyed the Dakenham area, concluding it’s similar to sites mapped in Lincolnshire and elsewhere, so even a late Prehistoric to Roman period site (AD 43 to 409) is also possible. Several cropmarks discovered or seen from the air have also been found, further suggesting former activity in the area. But one over-riding uncertainty remains. As Dakenham doesn’t appear to be independently included in any census records, to which neighbour was it really once ‘attached’ or had it vanished before that system began? Maybe someone before my time had already discovered its former existence and reintroduced the name so it might live on, which it still does - at least for now.

If the proposed new development becomes reality, yet another name might arrive, unless just Rackheath remains, also perpetuating one more of Norfolk’s famous airbases

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Muck Lane near Dakenham Hall. Beyond, are trees beyond which was once, the RAF Rackheath airbase

Muck Lane just before the descent to join the A1151 NorwichWroxham-Stalham

Part of Dakenham Hall

whose former existence will be almost obliterated. Dakenham may no longer exist as a community, but still remains as a small part of Rackheath on one side of Station Road and of Salhouse on the other.

© Chris Weston, June 2022

THE WROXHAM & COLTISHALL BOOK

DID YOU KNOW?

By Chris Weston

1. Norwich Castle was built on the instructions of William I (reign 1035–1087).

2. Dynamite first used in a Bomb during 1870, during the Franco-German war.

3. In Customs Work, SSS means Stop, Search & Seize.

4. Buckingham Palace was once known as the 'Headquarters of Taste'.

5. Some nine million gallons of water were used, to extinguish the major fire at RAF Neatishead in 1966.

6. The company ‘Amazon’ began in July 1994 as an online book store, called "Cadabra".

Thank you Chris!

QUIZ ANSWERS

2-MINUTE TRIAL

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SUDOKU

PICTOGRAM

1. I Say A Little Prayer 2. The Whole Of The Moon 3. Eye Of The Tiger (Eldrick Woods is Tiger Woods' real name)

FAST & SLOW

1. Speedy Gonzales 2. The sloth 3. Paul Whitehouse 4. The trot and the canter 5. White 6. Ronnie O'Sullivan 7. Eric Clapton 8. Trumpton 9. b) the speed of light 10. Despacito (by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber) Cassidy

WORDSEARCH

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Hidden phrase: Flowers really do intoxicate me. Vita Sackville-West

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WROXHAM BURE VALLEY ROTARY CLUB

We are coming up to one of our busiest times of the tear. By the time you read this Strumpshaw steam rally will be upon us. It takes place from Thursday 2nd through to Sunday 5th June, and promises to be the biggest and best ever. Wroxham Bure Valley Rotary Club will once again be manning the entrance gates over all four days. We also have other activities coming up including a couple of barbecues, our annual Assembly, where incoming president Robin Baines outlines his plans for the year ahead, and at the end of June our celebratory handover evening where the 2022/23 officers take over the mantle of running the club. We enjoyed a successful appearance at the Horning Boat show on 30th April, where we raised £285 through our 50/50 raffle and we also spoke to several potential new members. We also welcomed Patsy Johnson-Cisse from the local charity Fresh Start New Beginnings to a recent meeting at Wroxham Barns. She brought us up to date with extra pressures that Covid brought to the demand for help from her charity in a very impassioned and heartfelt presentation, At the end of the evening we were delighted to present her charity with a cheque for £1,170. Looking further ahead the next date for your diaries is Friday 12th August when we are running a Barn dance in a real barn in Rackheath. We have an excellent band and there will be a cash and card bar available. Tickets including barbecue are £15 for adults, accompanied children under 10 are free. (Tickets available from Sally on 01692 678333), Entries are now flooding in for our free entry Classic Car Show at Wroxham Barns on Sunday 18th September from 10am, run in conjunction with Wroxham Barns, and 1st Hoveton & Wroxham Sea Scouts. Keep the date for an excellent day out, more details to follow. You can support us and the many local and international charities we donate to, through the Broadland Council Lottery Scheme – simply go on line ( www.communityatheartlottery.co m ) and sign up, selecting Wroxham Bure Valley Rotary Club as your chosen cause. You can also support us directly by visiting our page on the www.totalgiving.co.uk web site. To find out more about us and our many and varied activities you could come along to one of our meetings. Meantime, we hope everyone stays safe and remember, in the true Rotary spirit of “Service above Self” we have members ready and willing to help out in the local community wherever the need arises. If you fancy joining us for a vibrant, sociable, active, and fun club experience, please contact our president, Peter Milsted, on 01603 782733 / 07850

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WROXHAM LIBRARY We look forward to welcoming you back! We are gradually reintroducing our usual activities, check our Facebook page or call the library on 01603 782560 for updates. Below are some of the events and services we offer.

· New. Knit and Natter – not just for knitters! Bring your embroidery, textile, or crochet project along to our informal gathering. Thursday 16thJune 2.00- 4.00pm. No group 2nd June because of Jubilee Bank Holiday. · New. Crib Club (Cribbage card game) – new players welcome -Thursday 10th June 2.00-4:00pm. Please bring your own board and cards if you have them. · New. Scrabble Club Last Thursday of each month from 2.004.00pm. Thursday 24th June. All welcome. · Jubilee Craft Morning on Saturday 4th June, 11.30am –12.30pm (approx.) ideal for 5 – 11year-olds but the whole family is welcome. Join us for a family craft activity with a royal theme. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. No need to book.

Thinking of starting up or grow-

ing your own business? As a local Business and IP Centre, we have free access to a wide range of business resources at Wroxham library. Find out more at: www.norfolk.gov.uk/bipcnorfolk · Get creative at our brand new After School Art Club. Perfect for 8 - 11-year-olds. Sketch, draw and colour, but most importantly, have fun! Every Wednesday 3.30 – 4.30pm. · Just a Cuppa, every Tuesday 10.00 – 12pm. If you’re at a loose end or want to get out of the house for a bit, come along for a friendly chat over a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit. · Story Explorers, is a brand new reading adventure for children aged 0 – 5 years now available at Wroxham library! Reading to your child from birth can help to build language and literacy skills, and our Story Explorers club is the perfect way to get started. When you sign up, you’ll get a welcome pack and reading map. Then, as you reach new reading milestones, you’ll be able to collect stickers and certificates along the way, as well as info and top tips on books and activities suited to your baby, toddler or pre-schooler. To sign up, simply visit the library and speak to a member of staff – we look forward to helping you get started on your reading adventure soon! · Our Bounce and Rhyme sessions take place on Wednesday at 10.30am. There is now no need to book a place at they are operating on a drop-in basis, however spaces are still limited. · Family History – Use our free access to Find My Past any time the library is open. Drop-in on Wednesday and Friday evenings between 4.00pm and 6.00pm to get advice from Diane, our family and local history expert. Please contact the library first to confirm the sessions are running on 01603 782560. · Coming Soon! – Digital 1-2-1 sessions with our Computer Buddy. Dates to be confirmed. Contact the library for more details. Booking Live – Wroxham Library events are available to view and book online. To find out more, head to the Libraries What’s On page using the following link: https:// www.norfolk.gov.uk/libraries-localhistory-and-archives/libraries/whats -on · Book one 60 or 120 minute session per day on a computer, please contact the library on 01603 782560 for more information · Return items through the drop box or self-service kiosks · Download the FREE Spydus app to check out books on your smartphone Download eBooks, audio books, newspapers and magazines by visiting www.norfolk.gov.uk/ libraries Use our self-service Baby Weigh Scales on request.

Housebound Library Service

If you are unable to get out to the library to get your library books, we can bring them to you! Call the library on 01603 782560 for further details.

We’ve made some changes to keep you safe, so

· please bring your library card with you or join in the library or online · we welcome the wearing of face coverings · we encourage you to keep a respectful distance from other people · hand sanitiser is available for use on the way in and out of the library surfaces and computers will be regularly wiped down

Our normal opening hours are below, though please check for updates on our Facebook and Webpages. We have further extended our opening hours with the Open Library service – contact the library for more information. Please note we will be shut Thursday 2nd, Friday 3rd June for the Jubilee Bank Holiday.

· Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 10 - 7 · Wednesday: 10- 7 · Thursday: 10-7 · Friday: 10-7 · Saturday: 10- 4 Sunday: Closed Visit our Facebook page https:// www.facebook.com/ wroxhamlibraryofficial for updates on events and activities.

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