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The Newsletter of the UEA Retirement Association
No. 46
NOVEMBER 2014
CHAIRMAN’S INTRODUCTION.
Now that it is Autumn, I can report that both the Retirement Association holidays were a great success. In July,
24 members enjoyed a sunny week staying at a sea front hotel in Eastbourne and visiting the surrounding area. In
October, 41 members were lucky to avoid the rain on three days of walking over the South Downs whilst staying at
a country house hotel in Abingworth. Details of our 2015 holidays are given in this Renaissance.
All our activities are open to all our members. Some groups require answering the calls in Renaissance, but other
activities can be joined just by turning up. Some of our smaller groups are always hoping for new members to join.
The Art group welcomes anyone who would like to try to improve their art work or to start drawing or painting
with friendly advice from our own artist - please speak to Brenda Mace if you are interested. The Games afternoon
at the Colney Pavilion includes many board, card and other games - please speak to Denis Brown if you would
enjoy an afternoon of friendly competition.
The Christmas Lunch at the Costessey Centre is always our biggest event of the year. I hope to meet as many of
you as possible at this event.
John Johnson
CHRISTMAS SOCIAL GATHERING
Members are invited to the 2014 Christmas Gathering at the
Costessey Centre on Thursday December 4th
starting at 12:30pm (please do not arrive before 12:00 noon).
There will be mulled wine, ploughman's lunch, mince pies and good company.
There will also be a raffle and craft stalls – please inform David Marshall (see details below) if
you would like to bring a craft stall.
There is no charge for this event but we do ask that you book your places, stating clearly the name or names
of those you are booking for, so that we can match the catering to the number attending.
There are no reply slips this year so please book your place in good time, preferably by email, with David
Marshall (email: dandtm@btinternet.com or tel: 01603 455061). The venue has limited capacity for safety
reasons; we have yet to exceed this, but early booking is nevertheless advised.
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NOTICE BOARD
DATA PROTECTION ACT 1998
The UEA Retirement Association is exempt from notification as a data controller under the above Act as it
complies with the rules governing exemption for ‘not for profit organisations’. It is however still required to
comply with the Data Protection Principles set out in the Act.
The UEA Retirement Association holds data about all members for the purposes of establishing and maintaining
membership. The data is used to process and record your membership and to enable the Association to carry out its
activities. The data held includes address details that are used to facilitate the provision of information to you (via
the newsletter or e-mail) but they are not used for third party mailings. Please write to the Membership Secretary if
there is any inaccuracy in the details we hold for you and please inform us if you change your address.
2015 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
You will have noted that a membership application form for 2015 is included at the front of this newsletter. As
renewal is due by 1st January 2015 a reply before this date would be appreciated to avoid unnecessary reminders. I
will be available to collect renewals at the Christmas Social Gathering on 4th December, so if you are attending why
not bring your renewal with you (and also save the postage).
Denis Brown (Treasurer)
BUS ROUTES
Here is a list of bus routes with a stop near the Colney Lane Pavilion or N&N Hospital which if you use them will
help with the shortage of parking spaces:
Firstbus routes 21,26 - John Innes Institute
11,11A - N&N Hospital
Konectbus routes 3,4,9 - John Innes Institute
John Johnson
CPC Archive
Kevin Worvill started putting some pages together around the year 2000 as a personal recollection of some of the
changes that took place in CPC over the 40 years he was at UEA, as a student then as a systems programmer and
programming advisor. For the UEA 50th anniversary in 2013 Alan Coombe kindly agreed to host the pages on his
personal website and has helped with some recent additions. Kevin thought this archive would be of interest to our
members who used the Computing Centre at UEA. You can see it at: http://acoombe.co.uk/UEA/
OBITUARIES
Sheila Davies
We are very sorry to report the death, on the 5th. of September last, of Sheila Davies formally a Photographic
Technician in the School of Environmental Sciences. Sheila had a great love of the outdoors and was, together with
her dog Hazel, a regular member of our walking group. From the many tributes paid, at the packed funeral service
in the church of her home village of Tibenham, it was clear that she had been a much loved and valued member of
the community. We offer our sincerest condolences to her husband Glyn on his sad loss.
Alan Coddington
Geoff Painter
We are very sorry to report the death of Geoff Painter, husband of Heather, who worked in the Registry for many
years. Heather and Geoff were founder members of our Association and enthusiastically supported our activities,
especially in the earlier years. We offer our sincerest condolences to Heather on her sad loss.
Alan Coddington
Joan Orford
We are very sorry to report the death of Joan Orford on 12 September after a stroke, aged 91. Joan joined UEA in
the early years, originally in the Medical Centre and finally as secretary to the Pro-Vice-Chancellors. She retired in
1983, and spent the last years of her life in The Great Hospital, Norwich. We offer our sincerest condolences to her
son Phillip, and daughter Susan, on their sad loss.
(My thanks to Joan’s friend Ruth Brooke for these details - Editor)
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Prize Crossword Solution
David Marshall compiled another of his popular Prize Crosswords for our March issue of Renaissance. The first
correct entry drawn from the hat was from Mandy Holland, who should receive her prize shortly.
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If you would like the chance to win a voucher, David’s latest crossword can be found on page 19.
Retirement Association members win national quiz competition !
While our members were on the holiday at Abingworth, we entered the quiz run by HF Holidays at all their
country house hotels. The quiz is held at the same time at all 20 country houses in the UK with scores collated by
computer link between the houses. The winning team out of four at Abingworth had their score of 55 out of 60
submitted to the quiz organisers. Our team, consisting of Colin Clarke, Ian and Meda Hatfield, Suzy Penswick,
Liz and Mike Slaughter, won the national competition.
☺ Congratulations to them! ☺
John Johnson
A big thank you to everyone at Abingworth for donations to the raffle for Leukaemia & Lymphoma
Research, which raised £82, worth over £100 with Gift Aid.
Keith Woods
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REVIEWS OF OUTINGS & HOLIDAYS
Thursday, 12 June 2014:
William Morris, Epping Forest and Lee Valley Cream Tea Cruise
On 12 June 2014 at 7.45 on a sunny Thursday morning, Jane Dye shepherded 43 of us aboard Tony’s airconditioned coach and we left Notcutts en route for the William Morris Gallery, Walthamstow. Arriving at 10.10 we
were greeted by Christine our guide and were soon admiring the art and craftsmanship on display in the gallery
which won the 2013 Art Fund Prize. Entry to the impressive building is free, also to the garden with its beds of
plants seemingly lifted from a William Morris design. At 12.50 we headed for Epping Forest’s 6,000 acres
‘Dedicated to the Public forever’ by the City of London in 1870. We reached sun-drenched Epping at 13.00 through
tangled woods via George IV’s ‘ New Road ’and sought lunch in the shade. At 14.30 we left Epping for our narrow
boat ‘The Lady of Lee Valley’ at Broxbourne. By 15.30 we were eating a cream tea aboard this old lady and
cruising the delightful Lee canal. Leaving at 17.00 we were back in Norwich at 19.40. It was sunny all the way.
Roy Ballard
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Saturday, 14 June 2014:
Eastbourne holiday
Twenty four of us travelled by comfortable coach or independent transport to The Lansdown, a very grand hotel
overlooking the sea at the west end of Eastbourne. The hotel was everything we could have asked for, comfortable
rooms, excellent public rooms and extremely nice food. Public transport stopped just outside the hotel.
The excursions organised for us were interesting and set the right pace for the day. Bodiam Castle was an ancient
pile with an astounding moat stocked with huge fish one would not wish to swim among! Another treat was the
visit to Brighton Pavilion. We were just astonished by its opulence and were fascinated by it's history as a First
World War hospital for Indian troops. Many people went to visit Wakehurst Place, a lovely garden, others went
their own way to Beachy Head and other beauty spots.
The evenings were entertaining with talks and quizzes if you wanted them. There were theatres and concerts very
close and some took advantage of that. Sunsets over the beach were also a delight.
We were blessed throughout the week with wonderful sunny weather and on the way way home even stopped to
buy freshly picked cherries by the roadside. A memorable week.
Jean Hayhoe
Thursday 21/Friday 22 August 2014:
Savill Garden and RHS Wisley
On a chilly but bright morning 15 of us met at the car park at Nottcutt’s Nursery where we were picked up by our
executive coach, ably driven by Mike. After a thankfully uneventful journey we arrived at the Savill Garden which
is located in Windsor Great Park. We all opted for a picnic lunch in the park before entering the Garden.
Savill Garden comprises 35 acres of woodland and ornamental gardens including national collections and
interesting plants from all over the world. The large herbaceous borders displayed a riot of colour whilst the New
Zealand Garden, completed in 2007, shows a variety of hardier plants in a garden setting.
We left Savill Garden in the late afternoon for the short trip to the Warren Lodge Hotel which is located in the
historic Church Square in Old Shepperton. Most of us joined John Johnson for a short walk before our evening
meal, ending up further along the River Thames where we were entertained by a group of wild Parakeets. Some of
us were also fortunate to see inside the 400 year old St Nicholas Church, arriving at the same time as the church
was being unlocked to renew the display of flowers. Due to a very recent fire in our hotel’s kitchen (caused by a
fridge) we were relocated to the Anchor Hotel across the Square for our meals. A separate room was made available
for our evening meal and with good food it was a very sociable evening.
On the Friday we visited RHS Garden Wisley which is home to some of the largest plant collections anywhere in
the world. Some of the highlights for us were the trial beds for Dahlias, the chance to view alpine plants at close
quarters and the stunning views from the Fruit Mount. The huge cathedral-like Glasshouse houses more than 5000
tender plants which includes the Traveller’s Tree from Madagascar, a still quite young plant but its fan like
structure is already up to the roof!
We left mid-afternoon and joined the congested M25 for a fairly long journey back to Norwich arriving early
evening.
Thanks are due to John for arranging another excellent overnight trip.
Denis and Liz Brown
Wednesday, 10 September 2014:
A Day of Discovery in Wisbech
On a warm September morning 23 of us boarded our coach to Wisbech. On arrival at the Octavia Hill Museum,
we enjoyed hot drinks and cake before an introductory talk about the museum, Octavia Hill and her family and
their connections to Wisbech, in the garden of the museum. We were then whisked onto the streets of Wisbech for
an absorbing and eclectic guided tour of the town. There was much to see and our guide Peter Clayton was
extremely informative. We were shown inside the town’s council chamber as well as learning about the interesting
buildings along the North and South Brinks of the town. The guided tour over, we were free to enjoy a lunch and
spend some time exploring the town on our own. Many of us headed to the National Trust’s Peckover House, where
we viewed the very interesting rooms and the beautiful garden. A small number of the group walked about a mile
from the town centre to Elgood's Brewery. There is a 4-acre garden behind the brewery which provided a very
pleasant lunch venue in the sunshine. We then enjoyed a walk around gardens to see the specimen trees, herbaceous
borders, lake and a maze. We all agreed that it had been a very interesting and worthwhile visit.
Many thanks to Ann Wood for finalizing the arrangements.
Mandy Holland & Pam Janacek
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REVIEWS OF TALKS
Tuesday, 27 May 2014:
The Yanks are coming - Linda Scholes
Linda gave us a very lively account (from the top of a stepladder) of her years from 1971 to date, living in Great
Barton, Suffolk.
When Linda's American Serviceman husband, Jim was posted to Mildenhall, Linda was ecstatic as she felt that
she knew all about England having read Catherine Cookson's books! After an 18 hour journey on a plane with 300
others, the family arrived at 4.30am. in Mildenhall. After a brief sleep, 4 year old Kelly woke the family by asking
cleaners working in the barracks which one was the Queen of England!
We were regaled with many funny and touching family experiences but the over-riding emotion was the love
Jim felt for the people and village of Great Barton and the English way of life. The whole family was welcomed
into village life and became part of it. One anecdote was about their first formal (Licenced Victuallers) ball. Linda
had a beautiful Thai silk skirt and velvet top made. Jim wore his Officer's Mess dress. All eyes were on him, not
Linda who felt very hurt. Lady Greene who was attending the ball, thought Jim was the wine waiter. Linda said that
Lady Greene has a special place in her heart for this mistake!
Jim was posted back to the USA after 5 years but missed England so much that he approached the Pentagon and
was sent back to Mildenhall, but was never promoted. He retired 8yrs later still a Major. To remain in England, he
worked for the University of Maryland teaching on US bases in England.
Jim died in 2001 aged 61 years old and is buried in Great Barton churchyard having chosen a spot years earlier.
Linda still lives in Great Barton.
Pat Gyte
Tuesday, 24 June 2014:
The case of April Fabb - Maurice Morson
Maurice explained that April's mother hated the title “The Case of April Fabb” as she felt it impersonalised her
daughter. Maurice was not involved in the case but listened to in-house gossip and developed a 14yr interest in the
case. As April's body has never been found the Home Office deems it not a murder and has never closed the case.
In 1969 on Easter Tuesday, April left her home at 2.00 pm to deliver a present to her brother-in-law. April's
mother saw her leave with her bicycle. Two friends saw her 2 mins later. After 10 mins talking to them April left.
No one admits to seeing her after this. In this short time she had disappeared. At 3pm her bicycle was found tossed
over a hedge. April was a shy home loving church goer who loved her dogs. Although there was no body, the
church authorities allowed a memorial stone to be erected in the churchyard. Both her parents are buried beneath it.
April's mother never gave up hope that she would see her daughter again, but April's father knew they wouldn't see
her again. He was concerned about what she may have gone through.
Maurice was asked to write a book about the case and agreed to only if April's family agreed. They did saying
that the book would be a form of memorial. Such was the interest that the book sold out in 5 weeks. Maurice said
that some people are addicted to the case and that people come from all over Britain to visit the churchyard
memorial.
Since April's disappearance several young girls have disappeared and were found murdered, although none of
the offenders have admitted to April's disappearance or murder, it is felt that one of them is responsible for her
disappearance.
Pat Gyte
Tuesday, 23 September 2014:
Grey nomads - John and Jane Richardson
The title of 'Grey Nomads' is apparently an Australian term for those of retirement age who travel extensively in
their later years - perhaps the equivalent of the younger person's gap year.
Travelling has become a way of life for Jane and John. It all started in the 1990's when a Greek holiday became
the start of visiting forty of the Greek Islands including many lesser known ones. Their aim is to travel
independently using various forms of transport. In 2010, by which time they had both retired, they embarked on a
round the world trip which lasted eight months. Destinations they chose were those which had some special
attraction for them e.g. in America National Parks for wildlife and Chicago for its association with jazz and in
Malaysia the old British colonial connection. Jane does the initial research considering time of year, weather and
accessibility while John does the rest.
In Australia they travelled by camper van visiting Darwin, Alice Springs, an area noted for its flora, a rather
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tasteless Bethlehem Festival at Christmas time, Melbourne and Sydney to name but a few. Malaysia was largely
explored by train covering the Raffles Hotel in Singapore and then on to the remote parts of the country.
Their photographs were excellent and their joint comments were lively and entertaining . Travel for them is
doing it without travel agents, meeting people of different cultures and getting into the lesser known places of the
countries they visit.
This year they bought a motorhome and intend covering Europe beginning with Scotland and Germany. They
are truly living their dream.
Ann Wood
Tuesday, 28 October 2014:
Observing the ocean with UEA's mechanical dolphin - Prof. Karen Heywood
In a very interesting talk Karen, who is a Professor in the UEA’s Centre for Oceanographic and Atmospheric
Studies, told us of the research she and her group had been doing using a mechanical dolphin. This creature looks
uncannily like a real one, is about 2 metres long and has a proboscis similar to a unicorn but much thinner. Another
name for it is a sea glider. When lowered into the water, it can be made to sink slowly downwards, tail first, for a
kilometre or so and then rise up again. Each trip takes about four hours. On the way up and down it collects
physical data such as temperature, pressure, salinity, oxygen level and chlorophyll content. It can also carry a
microphone to listen to any sea creatures in the vicinity. Back at the surface the long thin proboscis. a wireless
aerial, sticks out of the water and transmits the accumulated data to Karen’s computer at UEA. The data is collected
in real time. Another advantage is that the dolphin’s batteries last a long time as it uses very little power for moving,
since it works on the same principles as a Cartesian Diver. Karen passed around some examples of these divers in
glass cylinders so we could have fun sending our own dolphin to the sea floor and back. Karen told us of the places
around the world where her dolphins had been deployed. These included the the North Atlantic, the Indian Ocean
and Antarctica. The data obtained has been used to help solve a variety of problems. It has helped weather
forecasters make better predictions and climatologists studying the melting of the Antarctic ice. The oil industry
has also funded some of the dives. Nearer to home it can also tell us if off-shore wind farms affect the surrounding
sea-life.
Many thanks to Karen for communicating her research to us in such an interesting and understandable way.
Alan Coddington
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RAMBLERS’ REVIEWS
Tuesday, 10 June 2014:
Overstrand
On a very hot and bright day eight of us assembled overlooking a calm and blue sea at Overstrand. We went
down on to the promenade and walked east for a short distance before we ascended the north face of the Eiger (or
so it seemed!) – having survived this climb we crossed the Coast Road and climbed higher again up Hungry Hill to
the top of the Cromer Ridge. We were surrounded by glorious countryside and soon came upon a small pond
described as the ‘Shrieking Pit’ where in times long ago some unfortunate young lady had met her demise as a
result of ‘unrequited love’. Shortly after this four of the eight intrepid souls split off on their own to complete a 5
mile circuit back to Overstrand.
The remaining four took their first break at Southrepps Church, which seemed inordinately large for the size of
the village. After crossing the ‘Bittern ‘ Railway Line we progressed west and north before re-crossing the railway
and ‘plunging’ into several fields of waist/chest high Barley (depending on how tall you happened to be!). Lunch
was taken at Northrepps Church and we then walked northwards, crossing the Royal Cromer Golf Course, before
we rejoined the Coastal Path back to Overstrand. The ‘App’ on my mobile phone (free App called ‘Runkeeper’ on
Android phones) indicated that we covered 9.47 miles at an average speed of 2.3 mph – an average person would
have used up 951 calories!!
Many thanks to Janice Darch for leading us through the magnificent North Norfolk countryside – we hope you
enjoyed your paddle in the sea!
Derek MacLeod
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Thursday, 19 June 2014:
Short walk – Alpington and Yelverton
On a cloudy but dry day, around twenty of us met up at the Wheel of Fortune Inn in Alpington to choose our
lunches, before setting off on a short walk led by John and Rosemary Johnson. On our way out there, via the
Beccles road, we had the magnificent sight of a large field of red poppies somewhere near Trowse village. It was a
very pleasant, easy, walk on field paths and green lanes which described a rectangular circuit around the village of
Yelverton. Just long enough to work up an appetite for the excellent lunch at the Wheel of Fortune.
Many thanks to John and Rosemary for organising it.
Alan Coddington
Tuesday 8 July 2014:
Breckland Meres & the Devil’s Punchbowl
Thirteen of us met up at the Norfolk Wildlife Trust Car Park at East Wretham on a day where the forecast was for
heavy rain from late morning. David Whitehouse told us what wildlife to look out for and about the meres we were
going to see. We walked through a mixture of sandy heath with rabbits everywhere, meadows with lovely delicate
grasses (wavy hair grass), woodland, some conifers and some mixed trees and lots of very tall bracken. Many
different butterflies flew round us as we walked, with damsel flies and dragon flies adding their shiny colours too.
We stopped to look at Langmere first, which had swans, geese, grebes and ducks, and nearby was a monument to
Sidney Long who founded the Norfolk Naturalist Trust. We walked along Hereward way and turned off through
meadows to Ringmere, where we could see the distinctive rings of different vegetation due to the level of dampness
of the ground. The water level goes up and down depending on the seasons and height markers were in place so
that researchers can keep an eye on the levels. Fen mere was close by but the bracken was too high to see it. We
then made our way to the Devil’s Punch Bowl, which is in a deep dip and surrounded by bracken so tall that it was
well above head level. Most of us battled down to the pond, through the ‘jungle’ where we could see the rings of
different vegetation. A bit further on we stopped by a track through the woods for our picnic.
We followed a broad woodland track heading back towards Langmere. As we rounded a corner some of us saw a
family of Red Deer, 4 adults and one young as they bounded across the track ahead. We crossed Hereward’s way
and went into ancient woodland dating back to Napoleonic times. Just before entering the woods, we saw a tiny
adder, which was bemused by 13 people standing staring at it. From the bird hide in the wood we could see the
birds on Langmere more clearly. Then a short walk brought us back to the cars.
Many thanks to David for an excellent and informative walk, completed without the threatened rain!
Brenda Mace
Wednesday 16 July 2014:
Evening short walk – Thompson and College Green
Ten of us gathered at the Chequers pub in Thompson for the early evening walk. It was a hot and sunny day but
soon clouded over to make things more pleasant, perhaps influenced by all the hats on view.
We started out through Thompson on quiet lanes and then crossed barley fields which looked ready to harvest.
There was a lively discussion on the merits of crops in adjoining fields. Then on to Thompson Common where we
encountered Pingos, long horned cattle and a variety of plants. Fortunately David Whitehouse was on hand to help
with the identification.
After the common we made for Thompson church. This is a well kept 14th century church. There was a
theological college established here in 1349 so it is not surprising that the church is a bit special. Let us hope they
fix the leaking roof. Then back to the pub for a cold drink and plenty of food.
A well organised walk and very pleasant evening, thanks to Jonathan and Sally Parnell.
Gareth Janacek
Tuesday 12 August 2014:
Blickling
It was a cool and blustery summer’s morning when twenty-two walkers met in the car park of Blicking Hall, well
prepared for a six-mile walk including a picnic lunch en-route. We set off towards the Great Wood along country
lanes, reaching the village of Itteringham, where we stopped for a moment to view the scenic River Bure and mill.
We passed through several fields of sugar beet, ripe wheat, barley and sweetcorn, all looking very lush following
the recent rains. The terrain was relatively dry underfoot and made for excellent walking conditions. We heard
many birds calling within the trees, and noticed a couple of buzzards circling above the green and golden fields.
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We paused a while to appreciate the backdrop of wide blue skies and scudding clouds which epitomise the typical
Norfolk landscape so often captured by photographers.
After a picnic lunch and brief rest taken on the grassy banks beside the Decoy Plantation, we carried on for a
further couple of miles. Allan strode ahead to beat the lofty nettles and sprawling brambles into submission as we
traversed the over-grown field paths. Crossing the River Bure we sighted a large crayfish walking along the
riverbed beneath the bridge. Finally we followed the board walk across the “boggy” area, which was surprisingly
dry and firm, to return to the car park and enjoy a welcome beverage at the “Muddy Boot Cafe” at Blickling Hall.
Our thanks to Allan and Jane Dye for leading a beautifully scenic walk on such a pleasant summer’s day.
Elizabeth Slaughter
Tuesday, 9 September 2014:
Skeyton & Swanton Abbott
A dozen walkers did well to find the promising looking Goat Inn at Skeyton (pronounced Skyton), a favourite
haunt of RAF Coltishall when they were operational. The area is rather quieter now and largely unexplored and in
that spirit we set off northwards along lanes and a network of field paths. The early autumn weather was perfect for
walking. Sensibly, crop spraying was halted as we passed and across the fields we noted Skeyton Church that dates
from the 13th century. Then onward to Swanton Hill where we turned south to Swanton Abbott, stopping at their
church and to admire a very original gate. We walked parallel with Stakebridge Beck to the Grange and over the
bridge with the Goat Inn ahead where we enjoyed a good lunch and thanked Ian for leading and organising so well.
Jeremy Kitchener
Thursday, 23 October 2014:
Short walk – Mannington
Fifteen of us met at the Walpole Arms, Itteringham where we ordered lunch before travelling by car a mile down
the road to Mannington. Our slightly shortened walk (on account of a waterlogged path) took us on an anticlockwise circumvention of Mannington Hall, about which Nikolaus Pevsner says,
‘Licence to crenellate was given in 1451, and a house was under construction in 1460. Internal details are
mentioned in Margaret Paston’s will in 1505. The house was much interfered with by the second Earl of Orford
who came into the title in 1846.’
After a short stretch on a country lane past the entrance to the ruins of Mannington Chapel, we walked through a
deciduous woodland, quite muddy in places, before crossing a clean fast-flowing stream, where some of the group
caught sight of a crayfish. The walk then took us across a grazing meadow, crossed a lane and into more
meadowland close to the Hall, where there were several ancient oak trees and the old fish ponds were visible. From
the nearby bird hide we saw a kingfisher sitting in a shrub at the water’s edge. There were also mallards, moorhens
and a swan. A boardwalk then led us back to the car park, whence we returned to the Walpole Arms for a good
lunch. An overcast but still morning meant pleasant walking.
Our thanks go to John and Rosemary Johnson for a lovely itinerary.
Alison Ward
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FORTHCOMING OUTINGS & HOLIDAYS
This is a preliminary note concerning three outings we are planning for next year.
April 2015 (second half)
London Theatre matinee.
Wednesday, 10 June 2015
Eltham Palace, followed by a Thames Cruise from Greenwich to Westminster.
We will be using City and Village Tours for this outing.
September (second half)
Tour of Broadcasting House, London with free time in the surrounding area.
Full details and reply slips will appear in the March Renaissance.
Alan Coddington
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1 - 6 June 2015:
Bournemouth
This year, if there is enough interest, we would like to go, with Saga again, to The Queens Hotel in Bournemouth,
which can accommodate us for 5 nights beginning June 1st. 2015.
The cost is £469 which gives us half board plus 2 excursions (one to Beaulieu Mansion and one to Swanage with
Old Harry cruise)
As always,because there are fewer single rooms than doubles, the single rooms will have to be allocated on a first
come first served basis, so if you would like a single room but are prepared to share if necessary please let me
know. We will, of course, arrange transport, the cost of which will depend on the number of people using it.
If you would like to join us on this holiday, please email me at jjhayhoe@btinternet.com with the following
information:
Name & address
Telephone number
Email address
Single room or prepared to share
Require transport.
I have reserved a number of rooms but these can only be held for about 2 weeks, so I would appreciate it if you
could let me know if you are interested as soon as possible.
Jean Hayhoe
12 – 16 October 2015:
Dolgellau Walking Holiday
Our Walking holiday in 2015 will be at Dolgellau, North Wales.
This is a Monday to Friday holiday with walks on the Tue, Wed and Thursday.
On this holiday we will have fully guided walks with HF Leaders and they will provide transport to and from the
walks. This means that linear walks are possible and also we will be able to offer more challenging walks too. An
outline of the possible walking programmes and itinerary is online at:
http://www.hfholidays.co.uk/holidays/guided-walking-dolgellau
Dolgellau is on the Mawddach estuary in Southern Snowdonia, so there are both coastal walks as well as more
mountainous routes. The easier walks are about 6 miles with 500 to 1000 feet of ascent. The medium and harder
walks vary from 7 to 11 miles with varying ascents, including the summit of Cadair Idris. Using HF leaders also
means that we won’t need our own cars. We will offer a coach if enough people want to travel that way. The road
journey is about 260 miles via the A11, A14 and M6 through Birmingham. The cost of the coach from Norwich is
£75 presently, but only if enough people go on the coach. This cost will be added to the holiday cost below.
The cost of the holiday is currently quoted at £360 per person. All rooms are en suite.
A deposit of £75 is required. Please complete the reply slip at the end of this newsletter and return it with your
cheque before the end of November.
If you need to cancel for any reason, we can transfer the deposit to another member of UEARA if there is someone
wanting to go. The final balance will be due at the beginning of August and is not normally refundable. Please do
ensure you have appropriate travel insurance. HF holidays do offer insurance, but most people find an annual
policy better value.
This is a walking holiday and, until the end of November, preference will be given to walkers and couples with at
least one walker. Please do send in the form as a non-walker and I’ll let you know if there’s a space available.
Single rooms are always at a premium, so if you can share a twin, please say so.
.
Keith Woods
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FORTHCOMING TALKS
All talks begin at 2.15pm (unless otherwise stated) in the Costessey Centre, Longwater Lane, Costessey.
No response slips are required – just pay £1 per person at the door which includes tea and biscuits. Each member
may bring up to two guests.
Tuesday, 25 November 2014:
Mrs Mozart - Frances Hart
A talk given in costume and with music.
Tuesday, 27 January 2015:
Flowers and Ruins in the South of France - Rosemary Ward
Joint talk with the Garden Club. Rosemary will cover wild and garden plants in the
South of France plus some Roman sites and a sprinkling of history.
Tuesday, 24 February 2015:
Artists of World War 1 - Bernard Pearson
An introduction to artists of World War 1 with samples of their artwork.
Tuesday, 24 March 2015:
Ancient trees in the Norfolk landscape - Tom Williamson
Tuesday, 28 April 2015:
The History of Advertising - Chloe Veale
Chloe is Director of the History of Advertising Trust based in Norfolk.
Behind the scenes: Managing Advertising Archives for the Nation : a virtual
guided tour.
Pat Gyte
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FORTHCOMING RAMBLES
All these walks start at 10.30am (unless otherwise stated) but please arrive at the meeting place by at least
10.15am, especially if a pub lunch is planned in case we have to pre-order food.
Car sharing would be appreciated. Walking boots or sturdy shoes are recommended.
These walks, and all other sporting and leisure activities, have inherent hazards associated with them. In
spite of the safety of members of each walk being of paramount concern to its leader/leaders, accidents will
occasionally occur. It is important therefore that, before taking part in any of our walks, every member
appreciates that they each have an individual responsibility to be aware of possible hazards, and will each
be expected to take all reasonable steps to minimise any potential for an accident to occur.
i.e. each walker takes part at his/her own risk.
Places on the walks must be booked by contacting the walk leader via email (where available) or
telephone, by the deadline date shown. Please ensure emails contain your name, contact telephone number,
number of places and, where appropriate, the number of lunches required. This is particularly important for
walks with pub lunches so that the managers may reserve appropriate space for us. Please note that there
may be limited numbers for some pub lunches, and these will be allocated on a strictly ‘first come first
served’ basis (so it pays to contact the walk leader as early as possible!).
Tuesday 11 November 2014:
Sprowston, Beeston, & Catton
Leader: Brenda Mace
Tel: 01603 929039
Email: brendamace@talktalk.net
Deadline for receipt of emails or telephone calls: Monday 3 November 2014.
Walk starts from The Blue Boar Pub on Wroxham Road (park round the back). Walk will be 5miles, no stiles and
easy walking. Food has to be ordered in advance. Please meet just before 10am to give plenty of time to get back
for the meal.
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Tuesday 9 December 2014:
Poringland and Arminghall
Leader: John Harvey
Tel: 01508 558446 (mobile if needed on the day 07858 418762)
Email: chris-john.harvey@tiscali.co.uk
Deadline for receipt of e-mail (preferred) or telephone calls: Tuesday 2 December 2014.
We will meet at the Railway Tavern, Poringland by 10.15 to order lunch. The walk will take us through Poringland
Wood and then on the cycle/walk way alongside the B1332 to Arminghall. From there we will follow paths and
minor roads (partly on Boudica`s Way) to Upper Stoke and then across fields to the southern end of Poringland and
back to the Railway Tavern. The full walk is just over 5 1/2 miles and includes one stile. By returning directly from
Upper Stoke to the Railway Tavern the distance becomes 4 1/4 miles and the stile is avoided.
Map ref : Railway Tavern OS Explorer 237 TG264029, post code NR14 7AB
Tuesday 13 January 2015:
Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich
Leaders: Sue & Jeremy Kitchener
Tel: 01603 0610708
Email: sue.kitchener@ntlworld.com
Deadline for receipt of emails or telephone calls: Tuesday 6 January 2015
This is a light post-Christmas walk for winter days; combining woodland, quiet suburban roads, parks and an
historic building or two. The walk is 4-5 miles with slight gradients and no stiles. If the weather and going are good
we may opt for a short circuit of the new small broad or visit the Rosary Cemetary.
We will start by the river at Thorpe Green from the Rushcutters Arms on Yarmouth Road (NR7 0HE). Please park
in the side car park at 10.15 to leave around 10.30.
In replying please say if having lunch; orders will be taken when we return at 1 pm.
Tuesday 10 February 2015:
Eaton, Cringleford & UEA
Leader: Jonathan Parnell
Tel: 01603 811849 Mobile: 07847830531
Email: s.jparn@greenbee.net
There is no need to book for this walk of approx. 3.5 miles, just meet for a 10.30am start in Eaton at the car park
between the river bridge and the entrance to Waitrose.
Refreshments can be taken afterwards if wished at the Red Lion or the Cellar House Public Houses, Waitrose or
Stefanies Cafe.
If on the day the weather conditions are poor and you are in any doubt as to whether the walk will go ahead
please ring for confirmation.
Wednesday 18 February 2015:
Short walk - Mousehold Heath
Leaders: John & Rosemary Johnson
Tel: 01603 456465
Email: j.johnson@uea.ac.uk
Deadline for receipt of emails or telephone calls: Wednesday 11 February 2015
This short walk of about 2.5 miles will follow paths through Mousehold Heath, avoiding steep gradients. There are
no stiles. The walk will include the fine view over the centre of the City of Norwich and the cathedral from the
prospect near Britannia Road. We will meet in the car park on Gurney Road near Zaks opposite the football field at
10.15 in time to order lunch and begin the walk at 10.30.
Map Ref: OS Explorer 237 or Landranger 134
TG 244101
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Tuesday 10 March 2015:
Thompson, College Green and Pockthorpe.
Leaders: Jonathan & Sally Parnell
Tel: 01603 811849 Mobile: 07847830531
Email: s.jparn@greenbee.net
Deadline for receipt of emails or telephone call: Tuesday 3 March 2015
To avoid there not being a walk this month I have decided to lead July's evening walk again with an option of 3
miles around Thompson & College Green or 4 miles to include Pockthorpe, starting from the Chequers Inn at
Thompson, which can be found in the village on a minor road south of the A1075, 1/2mile to the south of Watton.
We will meet at 10.00am to order lunch for a 10.30am start. It will be of a leisurely pace on minor road, public
footpaths, a visit to Thompson Church then through woodland, part of the Great Eastern Pingo Trail, and
Pockthorpe.
Map Ref: OS Explorer 229 922969
Tuesday 14 April 2015:
To be arranged
Alan & Ann Jones will be leading the walk. Details to follow in the March Renaissance.
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ART GROUP
The Art Group meets on the first Monday of the month (except Bank Holidays) at 2:00pm at the Colney Lane
Pavilion. Refreshments will be provided, but please bring your own painting and drawing materials with you.
Brenda Mace has kindly agreed to act as mentor to the group. The Group will meet on the following dates:
1 December 2014
5 January 2015
2 February 2015
2 March 2015
6 April 2015
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BOOK CLUB
Informal meetings, lasting about one and a half hours, will be held in the Colney Pavilion at 2pm on the dates
shown below. Books to be discussed are listed and all titles are available in paperback and from the Library.
21 November 2014
First World War Poetry (please bring a poem with you).
12 December 2014
‘12 Years a Slave’ by Solomon Northup
16 January 2015
‘Notes from an Exhibition’ by Patrick Gale (Harper Perennial)
20 February 2015
‘Testament of Youth’ by Vera Brittain (Virago)
20 March 2015
‘The Reader’ by Bernard Schlink (Phoenix)
17 April 2015
‘Elizabeth is Missing’ by Emma Healey (Viking)
(Collins £7.99)
Anyone is welcome to come along and join us and to suggest titles for future sessions. There is no charge and tea,
coffee and biscuits are served. For more information please telephone Janet Havers - 01603 759644.
Janet Havers
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FILM GROUP
This small, lively group meets once a month, on a Monday, at Cinema City. Whenever possible we go for a late
morning/early afternoon screening to allow time afterwards for refreshments and to discuss the film before going
our separate ways. New members are most welcome.
For more information please tel: 01603 743464 or email: evelyn.mould@ntlworld.com
Evelyn Mould
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GAMES AFTERNOONS
Games afternoons are held on the third Tuesday of the month starting at 2.00pm at the Pavilion. We have regular
tables for Cribbage and Dominoes as well as Scrabble, Rummikub and miniature carpet bowls as alternatives.
Additional board games and cards are available at each session with the opportunity to learn something new.
The emphasis at games afternoons is on enjoying playing games rather than skill and you are welcome to bring
your own games for other members to try. Refreshments are provided.
Future dates are:
18
16
20
17
17
21
November 2014
December 2014
January 2015
February 2015
March 2015
April 2015
Contact Details: Denis Brown Tel. 01603 409905 e-mail lizden144@btinternet.com
Denis Brown
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GARDEN CLUB
Garden Club meetings are held every two months throughout the year, normally on the fourth Monday in the month
from 2-4 pm. Activities include talks, open gardens and plant swaps. There will be £1 per person payment for each
meeting attended, to go towards the cost of speakers and refreshments. There will also be summer garden visits,
both to local gardens and visits further afield.
Recent events:
Monday 23 June 2014:
Afternoon visit to Sea Mere, at Hingham
Forty plus members of the Gardening Club attended the afternoon visit to Sea Mere at Hingham on 23 June on a
gloriously sunny but sultry day. Judy Watson who manages the gardens and tours greeted us when we parked our
cars in the farmyard and gave us a short history of the 300 acres of farmland which has been designated a Site of
Special Scientific Interest because of the ancient woodland and wild flower meadows. The garden was created in
the 1890s but more recently it has been restored and expanded. We visited a wild flower meadow before it was to
be cut and then on to the formal garden, passing a pond which Judy told us turned into mud in the summer. We
entered a walled garden with roses and then at the back of the house with the terraced lawns we overlooked the 20
acre circular mere which is now five metres deep but was 25 metres and contains pike, eel, perch and bream. The
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five acre garden includes a formal oval garden with herbaceous borders, woodland garden, shrub roses in the
orchard and bamboo glade with a wire sculpture. Some of us admired what turned out to be Monkshood and were
informed that the plant was very poisonous. Having come to the end of the tour it was time for tea and cake when
there was a sudden downpour and some people got wet!
This garden is a treat and well worth visiting and thank you Pam for organising this visit and Jan for helping with
the teas.
Julie Lane
Tuesday 29 July 2014:
Afternoon visit to Fullers Mill Garden, at West Stow
On a very warm day, 22 people met at Fullers Mill, West Stow, to visit the gardens. We were met by the 90 year
old Bernard Tickner, who, with his wife, created from scratch the gardens surrounding the mill cottage. In 2012
Fullers Mill Garden was gifted to Perennial (the Gardeners Royal Benevolent Society) but remains fully funded by
Mr. Tickner.
Bernard explained a little about the origins of the property – fulling was a process whereby cloth was fed through
a series of wooden mallets, powered by water, which caused the cloth to felt, or become fuller – hence Fullers Mill.
The earliest record of a mill on this site is dated 1458, since then many mills were built and destroyed.
The gardens are divided into four main areas, with the River Lark and a small stream running through, and the
mill pond, but with minimum hard landscaping. One area, the Quandary, was so named as Bernard and his wife
couldn’t decide what to call it! Bernard knew little about gardening all those years ago, but read widely and was
influenced by Graham Stuart Thomas, Christopher Lloyd, Beth Chatto, Margery Fish and other plantsmen and
women.
Plants are matched to the conditions of each area, as the soil varies from very dry and sandy to moist and loamy.
At this time of the year lilies are spectacular, as well as huge white heads of Hydrangea arborescens and many more
unusual plants such as Veratrum nigrum (black false hellebore) and Romneya, the native flower of California.
Around the mill pond and the river numerous dragonflies can be seen, whilst many of the plants attract butterflies
and bees. After the delights of the garden, we enjoyed tea and cakes in the shade of the trees.
Many thanks to Pam for arranging this visit which was so enjoyable.
Val Weaver
Thursday 21/Friday 22 August 2014:
Visit to Savill Garden and RHS Wisley
Please see the report of this outing in the “Reviews of Outings & Holidays” on page 4.
Future dates:
Monday 24 November 2014:
Talk - Transforming Your Garden by Shelagh Ashe
There will be a talk on ‘Transforming your Garden’, starting at 2pm in the Pavilion on Colney Lane. This is a
new talk by Shelagh Ashe and looks at how we can make our gardens more attractive and easier to manage.
Shelagh has worked as a Garden Consultant and Designer since 1999, having involvement in well over 100
gardens.
Just a reminder that there is limited parking at the Pavilion. Please note that buses are possible (route numbers are
on the Notice Board on page 2).
Tuesday 27 January 2015:
Talk - Flowers and Ruins in the South of France by Rosemary Ward
There will be a joint talk with monthly Talks at the Costessey Centre, Longwater Lane, Costessey, starting at
2.15pm. Rosemary Ward will speak on Flowers and Ruins in the South of France, covering wild and garden
plants in the South of France plus some Roman sites and a sprinkling of history.
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Thursday 19 February 2015: Outing - Snowdrops at Anglesey Abbey
Anglesey Abbey is considered to have one of the finest snowdrop collections in the country, with over 240 varieties
of snowdrops, including 20 varieties that have been discovered at the Abbey. Each year a Snowdrop Festival is
held, running until 1 March 2015. In addition to the snowdrops, the winter garden shows coloured tree barks,
winter flowering shrubs and ground cover plants.
The outing will be on an Eastons day excursion. 25 places have been reserved ‘on hold’ for the Garden Club until
28 November; any additional bookings after this date would be subject to availability.
The cost of the outing is £23.00 per person (non-National Trust members), to cover travel and Anglesey Abbey
entry. For National Trust members, the cost is £16.75 per person; National Trust cards are required on the day. The
Lode Mill and catering and retail outlets will be open but the house will not be open in February.
The coach will pick passengers up from Notcutts Garden Centre at 9.40 am (free car parking). Alternative pick up
points are available, please see the booking slip for details. The approximate departure time from Anglesey Abbey
is 4:00 – 4:30pm.
If you would like to go on this outing, please complete the booking slip at the end of this newsletter and return to
Julie Lane by Friday 28 November.
Monday 23 March 2015:
Talk – The National Gardens Scheme: its History and Gardens by Jan Saunt
There will be a talk on ‘The National Gardens Scheme (NGS), starting at 2pm in the Pavilion on Colney Lane.
Jan Saunt is currently an Assistant County Organiser with the NGS and also opens her garden Plovers Hill under
the scheme.
Just a reminder that there is limited parking at the Pavilion. Please note that buses are possible (route numbers are
on the Noticeboard on page 2).
Monday, 15 June 2015: John and Rosemary Johnson have kindly offered to hold an Open Garden at their house in
Eaton. Further details to follow.
Monday, 22 June 2015: Afternoon visit to Dale Farm, Dereham. Full details will appear in the March issue of
Renaissance
For further information about any of the events or general enquiries about the Garden Club, please contact Pam
Janacek (pamjanacek@googlemail.com).
Pam Janacek
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HISTORY GROUP
Recent events:
Wednesday, 17th September 2014:
Norwich over the water (part 2)
21 members set off from Foundry bridge following the River Wensum to the 15th century Pulls Ferry. The
channel running up to the ferry to transport the stone for the building of the cathedral is far older, and did not
follow the line of the road but went to the right of the buildings. We then saw one of the best views of the Cathedral
across the playing fields.
On to Cow tower, built around 1398-9 to command a strategic point in the city defence but never part of the city
wall. We then came to the Swan Pit which supplied the table at the Great Hospital, followed by the new John
Jarrold footbridge across the river to link the buildings on the old Jarrolds print works which from the air is in the
shape of the initial J. As we passed the new law courts, opposite is the Norwich yarn company's impressive six
story building built in 1839 for the weaving industry, now known as the Jarrolds print works. We crossed Palace St
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and followed the Quayside to Fye Bridge, where the buildings have been tastefully restored blending the old with
the the new, and then on to the King of Hearts where we enjoyed tea & cakes.
Our thanks went to Jan King for her very informative talk once again.
Jonathan & Sally Parnell
Future events:
Thursday 27 November 2014:
The Costume and Textile Centre in the Shirehall
Following our visit in December 2012 when the theme was the Norwich Shawls, I have arranged another visit. This
time the theme is Clothing worn for Work and Special Occasions. The format will be as before, we will split into
two groups. Whilst one group has 45mins in the study the other will do a stores tour where hopefully we will be
able to try on some costumes again. We will then swap over.
The cost is £5.50 concessions or £5.00 with a Museum Pass on the day.
Meet for a 1.00pm start in the main entrance. Maximum number is 24.
Contact me to reserve places at s.jparn@greenbee.net or Tel 01603 811849
Jonathan Parnell
Wednesday 18 March 2015:
Cathedral Close
Jan King has kindly agreed to take us on a walk round the Cathedral Close. This will cover how the monastic
buildings were situated and the development of the Close after the reformation.
Please meet at 2:00pm by Lord Nelson’s statue inside the Cathedral grounds (on the right entering by the
Erpingham Gate). The cost of the tour is £2.00 per person payable on the day. The maximum number is 25.
Please contact Suzanne Cunningham to reserve places at robert@kirkewhite.freeserve.co.uk or tel: 01603 868649
by Wednesday 11 March 2015.
Suzanne Cunningham
Wednesday 22 April 2015:
The Maddermarket Theatre.
A guided tour of the theatre has been arranged on the above date. This will include the history of the building and
the development of the theatre to the present day. There will also be the chance to see the extensive wardrobe of
costumes and other areas of interest. Please note that parts of the building may be awkward for anyone with
walking difficulties although help would be at hand.
To book a place please contact Ann Wood by telephone or email by Wednesday 15th April.
Tel:01603 810208 email:801annapp@gmail.com
The cost per person is £4 payable on the day. Please meet inside the main entrance to start at 2:00pm.
Ann Wood
Wednesday 17 June 2015:
Plantation Garden, Earlham Road, Norwich - Guided Tour
Please meet at 2.00pm The cost of the tour is £3.00 per person. The maximum number 25.
The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and provides a history of the garden up to the present day. We can stay as long
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as we wish. WC on site. There is no parking at the garden but Earlham Road is well served by buses. Refreshments
are available at the Roman Catholic Cathedral Narthex next door.
To reserve a place please email: evelyn.mould@ntlworld.com or tel: 01603 743464 by Thursday 30 April 2015.
Evelyn Mould
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LUNCHEON CLUB
Wednesday 26 November 2014
The Lamb Inn, Orford Place, Norwich
We are returning to a favourite venue for the November meeting. Conveniently positioned in the city and always
good value.
Come and join us at 12.00 for lunch at 12.30. All members welcome.
Bookings please to Jane Dye jane.dye@ntlworld.com or telephone 01603 744487 by Tuesday 18th November.
Jane Dye
Wednesday 28 January 2015
St Benedicts Restaurant 9, St Benedicts, Norwich
We will meet at 12.00 for 12.30 . There will be a £12 winter special two course menu.
If you would like to come to this lunch, please contact John Johnson by Wednesday 21st January on 01603 456465
or email j.johnson@uea.ac.uk.
John Johnson
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------And finally ….. Let's face it - English is a crazy language
There is no egg in eggplant, nor ham in hamburger; neither apple nor pine in pineapple.
English muffins weren't invented in England or French fries in France .
Sweetmeats contain no meat, but Sweetbreads, which aren't sweet and contain no bread, are meat.
We take English for granted. But if we explore its paradoxes, we find that quicksand usually works quite slowly,
that boxing rings are actually square and that a guinea pig is neither from Guinea nor is it a pig.
And why is it that writers write but grocers don't groce and hammers don't ham?
If the plural of tooth is teeth, why isn't the plural of booth, beeth? One goose, 2 geese. So one moose, 2 meese?
If you have a bunch of odds and ends and get rid of all but one of them, what do you call it?
If teachers taught, why didn't preachers praught? If a vegetarian eats vegetables, what does a humanitarian eat?
In what other language do people recite at a play and play at a recital? Ship by truck and send cargo by ship?
Have noses that run and feet that smell?
How can a slim chance and a fat chance be the same, while a wise man and a wise guy are opposites?
You have to marvel at the unique lunacy of a language in which your house can burn up as it burns down, in which
you fill in a form by filling it out, and in which an alarm goes off by going on.
English was invented by people, not computers, and it reflects the creativity of the human race, which, of course, is
not a race at all.
That is why, when the stars are out, they are visible, but when the lights are out, they are invisible!
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 2014/2015
2014
Nov
Dec
2015
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Jun
Oct
11
18
21
24
25
26
27
1
4
9
12
16
Walk
Sprowston, Beeston, & Catton
Games
Games Afternoon
Book Club
First World War Poetry
Garden Club Talk -Transforming your Garden by Shelagh Ashe
Talk
Mrs Mozart - Frances Hart
Luncheon Club The Lamb, Norwich
History Group The Costume and Textile Centre in the Shirehall
Art
Art Group
Social
Christmas Social Gathering
Walk
Poringland and Arminghall
Book Club
‘12 Years a Slave’ by Solomon Northup
Games
Games Afternoon
5
13
16
20
27
28
2
10
17
18
19
20
24
2
10
17
18
20
23
24
6
14
17
21
22
28
1-6
10
15
17
22
12-16
Art
Walk
Book Club
Games
Talk/Garden
Lunch Club
Art
Walk
Games
Walk
Garden Club
Book Club
Talk
Art
Walk
Games
History Group
Book Club
Garden Club
Talk
Art
Walk
Book Club
Games
History Group
Talk
Holiday
Outing
Garden Club
History Group
Garden Club
Holiday
Art Group
Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich
‘Notes from an Exhibition’ by Patrick Gale
Games Afternoon
Talk - Flowers and Ruins in the South of France by Rosemary Ward
St Benedicts Restaurant
Art Group
Eaton, Cringleford & UEA
Games Afternoon
Short walk – Mousehold Heath
Outing - Snowdrops at Anglesey Abbey
‘Testament of Youth’ by Vera Brittain
Artists of World War – Bernard Pearson
Art Group
Thompson, College Green and Pockthorpe
Games Afternoon
Cathedral Close
‘The Reader’ by Bernard Schlink
Talk – The National Gardens Scheme: its History and Gardens by Jan Saunt
Ancient trees in the Norfolk landscape - Tom Williamson
Art Group
Unknown – details in March Renaissance
‘Elizabeth is Missing’ by Emma Healey
Games Afternoon
The Maddermarket Theatre
The History of Advertising - Chloe Veale
Bournemouth
Outing to Eltham Palace with Thames cruise
Open Garden – John & Rosemary Johnson
Plantation Garden tour
Visit to Dale Farm, Dereham
Walking Holiday at Dolgellau, North Wales
CONTACTS
Membership Secretary:
Website/Renaissance Editor:
Keith Woods
Michael Slaughter
Email: retired@uea.ac.uk
Website: http://www.uea.ac.uk/~k980
01603 810980
01362 858761
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Prize Crossword
David Marshall has kindly compiled another crossword for our prize competition. As usual, there will be a prize for
the first correct entry drawn from all entries received. Closing date: 31 January 2015.
Please send your solution to:
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M.Slaughter
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8
Across (continued)
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10
11
23 One comic becomes productive. (8)
24 Russian creation, perhaps leading to 16 14. (6)
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26 Christmas device with own ballet. (10)
27 Sweet place to see art. (4)
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28 What we did at Christmas strangely defeats
our diet. (7)
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29 Cakes is sort of out of the question when you
feel like this on a voyage. (7)
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Down
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2 Stupors induced by seasonal vegetable. (7)
3 What 21st century Amazons read? (1-4)
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29
Across
4 On TV over and over again at Christmas
(they've all got it infamy!). (5,2)
6 Cuba as served on the counter? (6)
1 Intrinsic nature of vanilla, perhaps, for the Christmas
Cake? (7)
5 Rip pans apart to get the vegetable in! (7)
10 Ship of a Greek ship-owner specializing in retrieving
valuable wool? (4)
11 Practicing replacement of coffin in vehicle? (10)
12 Completely unsuccessful cinematic bird! (6)
13 Harmonious member of UK's biggest trade union
(choral section?). (2,6)
7 Best to be above this when playing Cluedo. (9)
8 Hard rock, quite ingenious but not in here. (7)
9 Kitsch cameras but mixed well and covered in
marzipan? (9,4)
15 Worthless gewgaws but preludes to whacking
Paddys? (9)
18 Iron age Scot on Yorkshire river. Get the
image? (7)
20 Severence of cord I've prepared. (7)
14 Any sit-in I rearrange is really stupid. (9)
21 Put inside for a stretch. (7)
16 Mellow openings to international police sand yacht. (5)
22 Report pallidity and transfix. (6)
17 Epics resorted to in cookery. (5)
25 Grown on palms and put in diaries. (5)
19 Fred Astaire and carpet moved about. (3,6)
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Renaissance 46
- 19 November 2014
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Renaissance 46
- 20 November 2014
RESPONSE SLIP FOR THE DOLGELLAU WALKING HOLIDAY
Please book me on the Dolgellau Walking Holiday – 12-16 October, 2015.
Name(s) :
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Telephone : …..............................................
Mobile : …....................................................................
Email : …..........................................................................................................................................................
Accommodation preferred (please tick) Twin ( ), Double ( ), Single ( )
If a Single is not available I am prepared to share a Twin with ….....................................................................
I would prefer to travel by Coach ( ), Car ( ), Either ( )
Walking Programme – please indicate the grade of walk which you are likely to choose
Harder ( ), Medium ( ), Easier ( ), Non Walking ( )
Any Special Requests: …..................................................................................................................................
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I enclose a deposit (£75 per person) of £................... for ...............person(s).
Please make your cheque payable to “UEA Retirement Association” and send with this form to:
Mr. K Woods
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Renaissance 46
- 21 November 2014
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Renaissance 46
- 22 November 2014
RESPONSE SLIP FOR SNOWDROPS at ANGLESEY ABBEY
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Snowdrops at Anglesey Abbey: Thursday, 19 February 2015
I enclose payment for ……….place(s) at £23.00 per person (non-National Trust member)
I enclose payment for ……….place(s) at £16.75 per person (National Trust member: card required on the day)
Cheque enclosed for £…………………payable to ‘UEA Retirement Association’
Name………………………………………………………………………………………
Address……………………………………………………………………………....................………
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Telephone number:…………………………………….
Email address……………………………………………………………………......................………
I/we will be at the following pick up point (see below)………………………………………………………..
Please return by Friday 28 November to: Miss Julie Lane
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Pick up points:
Stratton Strawless, Eastons Depot at 9.00 am
Hellesdon Firs, Bus Shelter, Cromer Road at 9.10 am
Norwich, John Lewis Bus Stop, All Saints Green at 9.30 am
Notcutts Garden Centre, Daniels Rd, Norwich at 9.40 am
Wymondham, Avenue Road Bus Stop at 9.55 am
Attleborough, HSBC Bus Stop, Church Street at 10.10 am
Thetford, Chase Public House at 10.30 am
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Renaissance 46
- 23 November 2014
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Renaissance 46
- 24 November 2014