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January 2022 THE QUAY Wells and District Community Magazine Flood information for non-residents How big is your pension pot? History - Jicklings Yard One good tern... Secret trusts
Welcome to The Quay
First, a Happy New Year! May it be for you a ple, all masked up, sitting in total silence, was
time when you will be able to enjoy living and itself a moving experience. That day brought
working or staying in the town. It will be a time Wells together as sadly it has in the past, in
when some decisions will need to be taken total solidarity. The church is a good place at
about the future of the town. The Quay for its times like that. May she rest in peace.
part will attempt to keep you fully and impar-
tially informed about events and issues. One of the difficult tasks of editing is to
achieve a balance of news. What happens out
Writing about information – with apologies to sea gets little coverage. Given the proposal
for returning to the issue of flooding – we are to build a fifteen square kilometre seaweed
told that some owners of properties let out to farm (according to a recent report) we do won-
visitors avoid putting up notices about flood der what effect that will have on the fishing,
risk in their properties ‘so as not to put people and where 100,000 tonnes of seaweed will be
off’. All of our major floods have taken place brought ashore. That, by our calculation, is a
in the first two months of the year but there lot of lorry loads and our access roads are not
have been flood warnings in the summer. One designed for large numbers of forty tonne lor-
August bank holiday the waters came over the ries. The first stage is due to be built sometime
road and it seemed as if the tide would not this year, the location ten miles off Blakeney
go out. This town is lovely but its loveliness Point. We are trying to find out more.
is fragile. Keep your visitors safe. If you are
staying in Wells over Christmas and New Year, Finally, we are getting more popular. We
please read Marie and Mike Strong’s article. have to edit articles and defer one or two to
the following month. We try not to offend or
The sudden death of Tracy Lear, teacher at disappoint contributors and are attempting to
Alderman Peel, which Alistair Ogle has written deal with what is a welcome problem. Bear
about, brought a huge number of folk into with us. RA
church for the service. Seeing so many peo-
The Team: Roger Arguile - (acting) editor; Karen Clarke - advertising;
Charlie Bloor - finance; Steve Bingham - design & layout
Other members: Katie Bloor, Sarah Peberday, Carla Phillips
The next issue is due out on Thursday January 27th.
Please send copy for the Feb. issue to editorial@quaypublishing.co.uk no later than Jan. 5th.
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CONTENTS
Editorial 3 High School news 10 Pension pots 22
Town Council meeting 4 Secret Trusts 11 Lifeboat Station news 24
History - Jicklings Yard 4 Clubs and societies 16 Primary & Nursery school 25
Light Railway 4 Postbag 18 Wells Maltings news 32
Wells Flood Information 5 Words from the past 18 Events diary 35
Screen-next-the-Sea 5 Wighton news 19 Defibrillator locations 35
Wells Community Hospital 6 Fire Station news 19 Church service times 36
Remembrance Poppy Appeal 7 Anglican Churches news 20 Wells Library opening times 36
Cooking with Carla 7 Churches Together 20 The Quay Directory 37
Wells Weather Watch 8 Methodist Church news 20 The Quick Quay 38
One good tern... 8
Cover photo by Michael Martin
© The Quay 2022. Published by Quay Publishing Ltd on behalf of the town of Wells-next-the-Sea and the surrounding area.
Acting editor: Roger Arguile - editorial@quaypublishing.co.uk
Advertising: Karen Clarke - advertising@quaypublishing.co.uk
Design & layout: Steve Bingham - steve@quaypublishing.co.uk
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Wells Town Council meeting - December Flooding information for Wells’ non-residents
The meeting began with the presentation of parking with the county engineers; a feasibility By Mike & Marie Strong, joint flood warden co-ordinators
a plaque expressing the gratitude of the Lord study will apparently cost us over £2000.
Lieutenant of the County for the work done by Sea Flooding: Suggestions to non-resident them. Collate information for yourself, ‘care-
the Council during the pandemic. The commu- The Neighbourhood Plan Working Party owners of property such as holiday homes, taker’ and visitors – explain about tides and
nications hub is still operated by the hospital. reported on its discussions following the Oc- lets, airbnb, bed & breakfast, hotels, shops. include local tide tables (download from Wells
tober consultation whose conclusions seem to Town Council website and copy of the evac-
Our district councillor reported on concerns go against the District’s Local Plan proposals. As well as being responsible for their property uation centre route – wellstc.norfolkparishes.
about the number of sewage discharges into owners have a duty of care for those staying gov.uk). Should you receive a Severe Flood
water courses and the sea in North Norfolk. The proposal to recognise the work of volun- or working at the property. There are a number Warning it will include reference to evacuation.
teers in the town who have made a contri- of checks you need to make. What is your A decision to evacuate will be a ‘multi-agency’
Discussion about the updating of the Staithe bution to its work is reported elsewhere. The insurance cover? Does it cover flooding? decision involving amongst others County and
Street tourism map resulted in no serious con- Council awaits more detailed proposals and What are your house’s flood defences? You District Councils, EA, Police, Fire & Rescue
clusion. The Traffic Management Working par- will meet again next year! may need to contact the Environment Agency and Coastguard. If a decision is taken to evac-
ty will be discussing the feasibility of residents’ (03459 881188) and ask them if your prop- uate Alderman Peel School will be opened.
erty is at risk of flooding. You should register
History: Jicklings Yard for Flood Warnings Direct (FWD) providing
your landline and mobile numbers, and email
The North Norfolk Police Flood Liaison Officer
endorses the advice given above and empha-
By Mike Welland address. If you don’t live in the property at ses that anyone owning an ‘at risk property’
risk ask to receive FWD for ‘area of special should ensure there is an evacuation plan
Mike has been working on the origin of Wells names other than the head of the household. interest’ ie. the property at risk. accessible to anyone staying or working at the
street names, many of which derive from local Also listed on that census is son Nicholas res- property. He further emphasises the need for
families now long gone. ident at the Wells Customs House. His entry You should access flood defence information owner/ occupants to listen to the agencies in-
reads “Collector Jickling S”, the S indicating at www.environment-agency.gov.uk, following volved with evacuation and act accordingly as
Francis Jickling was born in Brancaster in that the Customs House was on the Staithe. the links Prepare for flooding; Prepare your the agencies cannot guarantee anyone’s safe-
1735, and in October 1751 he was appren- property for flooding; National Flood Forum – ty who ignores the advice given to evacuate.
ticed to a sail-maker in Kings Lynn in order to Francis Jickling died on May 3rd 1808 aged Blue Pages Directory (or search nationalflood- The majority of property owners demonstrate
learn a trade. In September 1761 he married 69. His wife Elizabeth had died six years earli- forum.org.uk/01299 403 055.) . good practice so we hope you will forgive us
Elizabeth Hendry, in Brancaster Church. He er and her death was reported in the news- for making suggestions compiled in the light
carried on his trade as a sail-maker in Bran- papers with the following obituary; “Thursday And finally, you should ask those looking after of our experience.
caster, and in 1771 he was taking on his own last died, aged 67, Mrs Jickling wife of Mr your property to register for warnings; keep
apprentices. Francis Jickling of Wells. Piety, meekness, and them informed as to who is staying or working Conversely our Flood Warden team is a very
strict moral rectitude marked her sentiments at the property; ensure they have contact small group of local volunteers who only have
Two of the children of Francis and Elizabeth and conduct through the various changes of numbers to warn and inform visitors or staff. the capacity to be tasked with warning and
were sons, Nicholas born in 1764 and George this sublunary scene.” Regularly check your flood defences and en- informing residents.
in 1773. The date that the family moved to sure you have arranged for someone to erect
Wells is not known, neither are the details of Francis’s will, which he completed in 1807, left
the purchase of the house and premises near
the Quay where Francis continued his trade.
all his property and land to his son George.
He also stipulated that all the tools and Screen-next-the-Sea: January films
In 1783 he purchased land on the west side utensils of his sail making and rope making Here’s hoping you have all had a good Christ- On Monday January 24th at 7pm is I’m Your
of the Buttlands and constructed a rope-walk business, together with his cart and horse, mas and best wishes for a happy and healthy Man (15) a comedy romance about Alma
which ran parallel to the length of the But- also go to son George. To his son Nicholas he New Year. (Maren Eggert), a scientist who, in order to
tlands. bequeathed a sum of £500 with another £100 obtain funds for her research work, is coerced
to be shared among his children. To William Our first film of 2022 is Supernova (15) show- into an extraordinary study of living with a hu-
In the first census of Wells dated 1793 Fran- Nettleton, husband of his deceased daughter ing at 7pm on Monday January 10th. Starring manoid robot for three weeks. Enter Tom (Dan
cis’s properties are listed as “Mr Jickling’s Frances, he left £1000. Any remainder of his Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci, this is the story Stevens) who has been programmed to be a
Yard.” There are seven residents listed in Fran- estate was to be divided equally between of a relationship between two men who are perfect partner for Alma’s character.
cis’s house but the census does not include Nicholas and George. travelling England in a motorhome, meeting up
with friends and family from their past. It is a playfully romantic tale that questions
Wells & Walsingham Light Railway Following a life-changing diagnosis, their time
what love and longing mean in the modern
age of Artificial Intelligence. “This tender film
Winter track work is being carried out on the If you are fit and able and can offer a week- together is more important than ever. Written is attractive, smart and cunningly designed
Wells and Walsingham Light Railway from end or two, please call the railway on 01328 and directed by Harry McQueen, Peter Brad- to win your heart” Empire. In German with
December to February with weekend work 711630 or email shaw of the Guardian says “lovely, heartfelt subtitles.
parties needed for specific projects. wellswalsinghamrailway@gmail.com performances from Colin Firth and Stanley
to find out more. Tucci carry this intimate movie.”
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Wells Community Hospital Remembrance Poppy Appeal
Kate Brydon Soft Tissue Massage Therapist Coastal Beauty by David & Mary Woolgar
From mid-November we will be welcoming Offering gel nails, waxing and spray tans
Kate. Running clinics on Wednesdays, Kate among other treatments. Please call Natasha As the Poppy Appeal Organiser for the Wells Finally, I must thank Lyn Hatch, the County
will offer massage therapies for women. With for appointments on 07376 175008 and District covering Holkham, Wells, Stiffkey Poppy Appeal co-ordinator, with whom it has
over 10 years experience in different massage and Warham I would like to take this opportu- always been a pleasure to work, as she is ever
techniques, she will tailor your treatment, nity to thank all the shop and business owners prepared to help us in any way she can as
alongside a relaxation element. who have, over the last fifteen years, allowed she looks after all Poppy Appeal Organisers in
me to place Poppy sales boxes in their prem- Norfolk and West Suffolk.
For more information and bookings please ises. Without your help we would not have
contact Kate directly on 07493 115294 been as successful as we have, as we have I have chosen to compile this report now, as
collected almost £70,000 - and this year does Mary and I will both be 83 next year so this
Fitness Classes not finish until September 30th 2022. may be our last year as Poppy Appeal Organ-
Our timetable of fitness classes is open to all. Big C isers, but if there is someone out there that
Spaces can be booked via our website Norfolk cancer charity, Big C, has opened a I would also like to thank both the residents would like to carry this on then please contact
www.wellbeingnorfolk.co.uk or call reception new weekly Support Hub the hospital starting of the district and all our visitors who have me and I am prepared to assist and steer you
for more info. last November. The service will take place contributed to this wonderful charity. You have in the right direction.
every Monday, except bank holidays, from only to stand at the collection point in Staithe
New Classes Launching in January 2022 9am to 3pm. Street to see how generous these people As at the end of November we have collected
A great chance to get back into shape after have been. I would also wish to thank Arthur for the RBL Poppy Appeal Charity something
Christmas and for those New Year’s resolu- A small team of Big C’s specialist nurses and Howell and Matt Higham for allowing the use in the region of £6500 with still more to come
tions. Cancer Information support officers will be on of the forecourt of the Alex Howell Deli during in, which should take us to approx. £7000.
hand to meet anyone affected by cancer in Remembrance time.
LBT Thursdays at 5.30pm the local community. Big C has private rooms Thanks once again to all those who helped
A great class to tone legs, bum and tums! All available to take bookings for one- to-one There is one more thank you that is required raise this fantastic amount.
ages and all abilities welcome. support, counselling and a therapy room for at this stage and that is to thank all the Legion
those who would like to access complementa- members who have helped with this satisfying David & Mary Woolgar 01328 712052.
This Girl Can ry therapies. task which I took on all those years ago.
A new class aimed at women and girls who
want to get back into or start exercise, where
getting it wrong is totally right! With a mixture
Please call the Big C support line to make an
appointment on 0800 092 7640 (Monday to
Cooking with Carla - cockle sauce
of dance, weights, Pilates and core work, we Friday 9am to 5pm). All Big C support is free Cooking for indeterminate numbers of family
will guide you through the class set to uplifting of charge. and friends often requires meals which do not Ingredients: 1 small container of cockles (try
music. All abilities welcome. 16+ contain the numbingly rich quantities of meat to find ones which aren’t gritty, which usually
Wide ranging support and signposting is avail- required for a proper feast. Usually that means means avoiding those which are dredged
Clinics, Groups & Services able for those with a cancer diagnosis, their pasta. Many meals during these times tradi- from The Wash!); 1 wine glass of vermouth or
We host many services and groups at the family members and loved ones. It provides tionally call for fish or vegetarian ingredients, white wine; 150ml double cream; 1 tblsp. each
Wells Community Hospital. To find out more specialist emotional and practical advice and rather than rich repastes. of grated gruyere and parmesan cheese; black
and how to book contact reception, 01328 support, counselling, support groups, be- pepper; a little butter(approximately 15g);
711996. reavement support, physical activity and nutri- Eastern Europeans traditionally finished their pasta (75-100g per person).
tional support, complementary and wellbeing long fasts before Christmas, New Year or
Acupuncture, Massage & Reiki ; Audiology - therapies and welfare information. Easter with feasts containing several dishes Method: Bring the wine just to the boil, and
Hear For Norfolk – earwax removal & hearing containing only fish, shellfish or vegetables immerse the cockles in this for just a couple of
aid servicing/repairs & Norfolk Hearing Care ; It’s very important that people can access face - as did the festival dishes of Provence, in minutes. Then strain them, reserving the cock-
Foot Health Clinic with Katie ; Orthotics ; to face support close to where they live, which Southern France. Years and years ago, living les but returning the fluid back to its pan.
Horticultural therapy – The Nurture Project ; we also back up with comprehensive services in Paris, my landlady, from deepest Normandy,
Sports/Rehab Massage – Sana Massage ; available over the phone or via video chat or summoned me upstairs to her flat at 11;45 at Boil this cockle juice-wine combination for
Psychotherapy ; Semi-Permanent Make Up ; email, through our dedicated virtual support night to start on a long Christmas fishy feast... five minutes; it should have started to reduce.
Women’s Soft Tissue Massage clinic ; centre (support@big-c.co.uk). We encourage ending at 2 am. Now add all the cream, bring back to the boil
Dentist ; Holiday Renal Services anyone affected by cancer to come and see and leave it to reduce for another five minutes.
us. Here is an invention of mine which may sound Finally reduce the heat under the pan and stir
Legends Hair Salon rich, but examining the ingredients and the in the cheese, the cockles and some black
Open Tuesday to Friday. For appointments, For further press information contact; quantities, this sauce will easily serve three or pepper. Remove the pan from the heat; leave
please call 01328 713176 Anna Mills - 07786 086850 or four. It’s an easy thing to prepare whatever the in a warm place, and just before serving stir in
Anna.Mills@big-c.co.uk time of the year! the butter before serving over the pasta.
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Wells Weather Watch
November 2021. By Keith Leesmith
STOMP AND CHOMP!
A few years ago, the Met Office decided to stop messing about with equinoxes and similar, and
classify the seasons in equal months. So, summer to them is June, July and August, and autumn Enjoy a bracing beach walk and lunch
at the Beach Café, Lookout or The Victoria
is September, October, and November. So theoretically, winter should have started on the 1st of
December, but unfortunately nobody told the weather. holkham.co.uk
Up until Wednesday the 24th we had quite a mild November; then the temperature plummet-
ed, the pressure dropped like a stone, the wind got up, and the rain and sleet started! It would
be easy to think that winter had come a week early, but in fact it was the first named storm of
the season – Arwen. Rainfall-wise we were yet again well behind, having less than half of the
average. This doesn’t seem to be the trend throughout the
country – the west and north has had plenty of rain. But of Average atmospheric pressure in
course, in Norfolk we like to “du different”. UK is 1013.25mb
My average rainfall for November
Max. Temperature 14.1C Thu 9th is 73mm
Min. Temperature 2.3C Fri 26th
Rainfall Total 32.2mm for Nov. Average rainfall for Nov. at Wey-
Wettest Amount 6mm Sun 28th bourne (Met Office) is 67.4mm
Min. Pressure 991.4mb Fri 26th
Max. Pressure 1032.4mb Tue 23rd Average rainfall for November at
Max. Wind Speed 30mph 27 & 28th Marham (Met Office) is 62.2mm
One good tern...
A Norfolk conservation project is helping both The overall design of the station is to bed the
little terns and lifeboats, thanks to a partner- structure into its setting with timber terracing
ship between the RSPB and the RNLI. containing native plants including marram
grass which will help protect the site from
The RSPB leads a conservation project to the waves, absorb surface water run-off, and
protect little terns at five beaches in Nor- blend the structure into its landscape.
folk and north Suffolk. Little terns nest on
the ground on sandy and shingle
beaches to camouflage their eggs.
This autumn, the project required the
removal of marram grass which was
encroaching on the terns’ nesting site
at Eccles. But the grass hasn’t gone
to waste - instead it’s been replanted
as part of the design of a new lifeboat
station taking shape along the coast
at Wells-next-the-Sea. The initial
project was to restore the little tern
nesting area that has become over-
grown with marram grass.
Some of the grass was moved back
onto the dunes behind the colony
area but some was left over.
The RNLI were planning to plant
marram grass in keeping with the
local area, and were glad to use the
surplus from Eccles. Photo: copyright RSPB
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Alderman Peel High School news Secret trusts
By Alastair Ogle, principal By Miranda Marshall, director, Hayes + Storr
Tracy Lear often direct, Tracy’s role in supporting students
The fully-secret and the half-secret trust has of the trust is known only by
The news of the death of Tracy, who worked in had grown substantially over recent years - an
as romantic a tinge to it as the otherwise dry the testator and the trustee.
the school for over 20 years, was a shock felt indication of the faith that all those around her
subject of trust law ever can. It would make a On the face of the Will the
by the whole school community. Tracy attended had in her abilities as a teacher, a mentor and as
great subject for a Victorian novel. A secret trust testator appears to leave an
APHS as a student, therefore spending over half a trusted adult. She leaves us at the height of her
can be a useful way of leaving a gift in your Will if outright gift to the trustee.
of her life here. She started work as a cleaner powers, at the very top of her game, a well-liked
you do not wish the details of that gift to become
and was quickly recognised as having a real and highly respected colleague to all and a friend
public or even family knowledge. For example, a Will might state ‘I leave £10,000
talent in supporting children and so moved and confidante to those with whom she worked
to Norman’, where the testator has told Norman
into a role working directly with them. She has most closely.”
Historically, a secret trust was used by those that he is to hold the £10,000 on trust for the
supported thousands of children as teaching as-
wishing to provide for extra-marital partners or benefit of his close friend Tallulah. With a half-se-
sistant, specialist maths teaching assistant and Sarah Murkin (Head of English) - “Tracy had a
illegitimate children without revealing the rela- cret trust, the instructions that assets are to be
as a maths instructor. She was loved and highly way of connecting with others. A kind, compas-
tionships. In this modern world of openness, so held on trust is apparent by the will; however, the
respected by everyone who knew her. She was sionate listener, guide and teacher to so many
that people’s technicolor lives are out in the open beneficiary is a secret. Here, the will might state
immensely proud of the school, the people she young people, whilst being a friend - with a
and with what would formerly have been dirty lit- ‘I give £10,000 to Norman to hold on the trust I
worked most closely with, and the students. wicked sense of humour.”
tle secrets no longer needing to be hidden away have made known to him’; there, only Norman
behind a veneer of establishment respectability, knows that the money is to be held for Tallulah’s
Many staff and students have written messages Lynn Pigney (former colleague) - “She was
the demand for such trusts is not what it was. In benefit.
to Tracy and her family: a loyal exceptional colleague and friend to so
practice a secret trust is not to be recommend-
many.”
ed, but it can have its uses. So, what if you are a trustee or beneficiary of a
Lisa Yarham - “One of my best friends, Tracy
secret trust? Agreeing to become a trustee of
was the ‘go to’ friend when you needed a chat, Huw Murkin (Maths Teacher) - “Tracy loved
There are many reasons why someone may wish any trust is not a decision that should be taken
she always listened and supported you without the crafty creative sides of maths. When we did
to keep details of a legacy private, rather than lightly. This is even more so in the case of a
judgement. I will always treasure her spin on life, those activities she would end up with a group
see it published in their Will after their death. secret trust, as a dispute is more likely to lead to
making us crease with laughter as only Tracy of students around her to borrow her good
Extra care needs to be taken in the use of a se- litigation. Before agreeing to become trustee of
would seek to describe it in her hilarious manner. colouring pens/pencils, all calmly working away.
cret trust as all sorts of complications can arise. a secret trust, you should be clear about the role
One of the happiest human beings I’ve known. The Maths and English team spent many of their
Secret trusts are legally recognised, though they and responsibilities in relation to the trust and
Love you Tracy!” lunchtimes together. We would chat about our
are not taken unadvisedly, lightly or wantonly. If take advice, if needed.
shared interest in cycling. And who knew she
you do intend to make a secret trust, make sure
Hannah Barker (Maths Teacher) - “Tracy was played the cornet? - a fact I sadly will not be
you obtain expert advice and that you under- If you believe that you are the beneficiary of a
a much loved member of the APHS Maths able to find out more about.”
stand the risks. secret trust and that you are being denied your
department and a dear friend to us all. She was
rights, you should take advice to establish what
hugely respected by staff and students alike, Matt Hardman (Vice principal) - “Tracy was a
Secret trusts are secret. By a secret trust, assets you are entitled to and how to enforce your
offering invaluable support and encouragement wonderful role model and mentor for all of our
are left either outright to the trustee or to the entitlement. Charles II said on his death bed ‘Let
to everyone she worked with. Her passing has students. She helped countless students achieve
trustee to hold on trust. Behind the scenes the not poor Nelly starve’. He asked his brother to
left a huge heart-shaped hole in the Maths grades in Maths that will have opened doors
trustee is given precise instructions to hold the look after his mistresses, including Nell Gwynne,
department.” for them and given them better prospects and
assets for another person on a secret basis. whose prior occupation had been an orange
brighter hope for the future. The impact she has
seller. The wills of royalty are secret, so we do
Kim Gibson, fellow student at APHS with Tracy had on young people’s lives over the past 20
As there is no means of knowing about and not know what it contained.
and life lifelong friend and colleague - “It really years is truly immeasurable.”
therefore scrutinising or overseeing the trust,
is impossible to put a lifetime into a few words. I
it is imperative that the testator has full and
have so many cherished memories. I went to pri- Tracy was loved and respected by everyone she
unquestionable faith in their chosen trustee to
mary and then secondary school with Tracy, later worked with and by the students she supported.
carry out their wishes. A trustee of a secret trust
making more memories with both of us working She was kind, thoughtful, caring and had an
is under the same legal obligations as any other This article is for general information only and
back at APHS. Tracy was a lovely, caring, fun amazing ability to make children realise that they
trustee, but it is easy for the trustee of a secret does not constitute legal or professional advice.
person and a great friend who was very proud could be more successful than they had previ-
trust to deny the trust’s existence. So, it can be
of her family. More recently we regularly shared ously believed. She was an extremely talented
tricky for the intended beneficiary even to know For any individual, family, property or business
pictures of our new grandchildren. I really miss professional as a Teaching Assistant and Maths
about, let alone assert, their rights, unless there legal matter, contact Hayes + Storr
her.” Instructor. The staff and students of Alderman
is documentary evidence. on 01263 712835
Peel High School were incredibly shocked and
or email miranda.marshall@hayes-storr.com
Bill Boyce (Head of Maths) - “Tracy knew deeply, deeply saddened to hear of her passing.
There are two types of secret trust: the fully-se-
and understood all of the students that she Our thoughts are with her husband, children and
cret trust and the half-secret trust. What is the
supported and helped, just as they knew and her wider family at this time.
difference? By a fully-secret trust, the existence
understood her. Pragmatic and resourceful,
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Clubs and Societies received. As is our practice we had a speaker
at this meeting. Adrian Underwood gave us a
can be completed in time for the new season.
Ladies Probus very interesting and lively talk about his many Our splinter group (no pun intended!), the
Ladies Probus resumed meeting in October Alternatively see our website - years in education – there was a lot of humour Wells Mens Shed Cycling Club, have been
and met for coffee and a chat at the WI. Hall. wellssailingclub.co.uk involved too. keeping themselves fit with their regular
In November we were entertained by Maureen Wednesday morning outings. Trips are first
Dye as she remembered the 1950s, followed We would like to take this opportunity to wish Our Christmas party style meeting was held at thing and generally cover about ten miles, in
by lunch at The Bowling Green. At the next our members and all the community of Wells, the beginning of December and there was our and around Wells - all geared to arrive back
meeting on Monday 13th December Sue a very happy New Year and good health for Christmas Lunch at the Bowling Green later in at the Shed in time for a brew. We have an
Cutler helped us make a Christmas decora- 2022. the month, all very enjoyable especially after inclusive policy so if anyone would like to join
tion. Anyone interested in joining us can find the cancellations in 2020. in please get in touch and we can provide
out more by ringing Pat Bannister on 01328 Wells Discussion Group - 90th anniversary more details.
710193. On the 11th November 1931 Sam Peel and A full programme of speakers and mid-month As the new year begins, we’d like to take this
five others sat down together to listen to a activities has been arranged for the coming opportunity to thank everyone who supported
Wells Sailing Club BBC Radio discussion programme. After the year so, with vaccinations, sensible sanitising us last year, in particular, the Carnival Com-
With sailing coming to an end in the month broadcast they discussed the issues raised and very good ventilation in our Hall, we look mittee, the Holkham Foundation, Community
of November (for all but the hardiest of us), and the Wells Discussion Group came into forward to a successful and enjoyable year. If Action Norfolk, Norfolk County Council, our
and the boats cleared from the boat park, our being. you would like to find out more about Wells WI hosts the Wells & Walsingham Light Railway -
attentions turned to the social side of the club. ring Carol Green on 01328 712078. who generously let us stay for free on their site
We held a ‘Bangers & Bangers’ evening at the Over 1300 discussion groups sprung up - and the many members of the public who
clubhouse at the beginning of November, for around the country. For some groups the BBC Men’s Probus have donated tools and timber.
which many of our members came along. It actually provided the radio. So far as we know Meetings will resume its monthly meetings on
was a relatively warm evening for the time of Wells has the last Discussion Group in the Wednesday 26 January 2022 at 11.00 am in We operate as a not for profit entity and with-
year and the beer and burgers were enjoyed country and we are keen for it to continue. We the WI Hall. The first one will take the form of out such local support we would struggle to
outside on the decking. meet every Tuesday evening at 7.30pm at The a presentation on The Quakers followed by develop. The raison d’être for the Men’s Shed
Meeting House, Church St. the usual lunch in the Bowling Green at noon is to enhance men’s wellbeing, to provide a
Our annual dinner was held one Saturday (optional). social centre, a place to build and create, and
evening in the middle of the month. There was 11th January: Bert Wilkins - A surgeon in the a place to share and learn new skills. It’s been
a fabulous turnout, and the food was deli- Solomon Islands The Club is open to retired or semi-retired men a challenging year for everyone and it’s nice
cious! We wanted to support a local business 18th January: Keith Leesmith - 2000 years of and is completely informal in nature. Anyone to see the Mens Shed has pulled through and
after the difficulties of lockdown, so the deci- British history in an hourish interested in joining is welcome to come thrives. All the very best for 2022. As always,
sion was made to employ an outside caterer. 25th January: Paul Stevenson - The Landmark along for a ‘Taster’ and should contact David if you would like more information please visit
The evening saw many of our members taking Trust properties Wickens on 01328 856456 or wickens356@ us at http:www.wellsnexttheseamensshed.
to the dance floor after dinner, flinging ties and 1st February: Tim Pestell - The Castle Keep btinternet.com for further details. weebly.com, or email us at
high heels aside. Project mensshedwells@gmail.com.
Men’s Shed
The following day, and with a few sore heads, Wells Local History Group Another busy month at the Shed and we’ve Wells Sea Cadets
we held our AGM. Our Commodore of the last The group is still meeting on Zoom and welcomed a couple of new members to the 2021 ended a lot busier than it started at TS
three years, David Pentney-Smith, handed the with good attendance. This month we have Wells Men’s Shed adventure. Steady progress Eliza Adams SCC. Forty-eight Juniors and Sea
reins over to our new Commodore, Andrew managed to secure another professor. Carole has been made on the Covid safe External Cadets are progressing well and enjoying the
Cracknell. David was thanked and recognised Rawcliffe has been a mainstay of the Norfolk Workspace project. The basic design has been “Sea Cadet Experience”. The Junior section
for his great leadership and the ability to make Record Society and of UEA for many years. agreed and the groundworks have been com- is growing so well that we are now operating
things happen. She will be talking about Keeping Fit in the pleted. Next step is to take delivery of the ma- a waiting list! October half-term saw us back
Middle Ages on January 5th at 7.30 pm. terials we need to erect it. We are also going on Holkham Lake making good use of the
Under his direction, the club improved the Contact Keith Leesmith if you want to attend. to build a storage facility for all the reclaimed kayaks, whilst other cadets travelled to the
bar area, created a larger kitchen, introduced timber and pallet wood so there is plenty to SCC boat station at Thrapston for hours of fun
the kayak storage area and purchased a new Women’s Institute keep us busy over the winter months. sailing and windsurfing.
marquee, as well as carrying out other smaller A happy New Year to everyone – may we all
improvements. All of these - even with lock- remain fit and well. It seems a long time ago Simultaneously we are putting together a small On shore thirteen cadets spent a weekend
down preventing progress for many months of that we held a Soup and Dessert lunch in No- working party to assist our hosts, the Wells & brushing up their map reading, bushcraft,
the time. Andrew has a tough act to follow! vember, a lovely, friendly occasion – with good Walsingham Light Railway, with their mainte- camping and outdoor cooking skills. Then in
soups and delicious desserts. nance programme to give the Signal Box a bit November they carried out their Duke of Edin-
If you sail and are considering joining our club of a refresh. Time and the elements have taken burgh Award bronze expedition.
in the year to come, please contact the sec- The AGM was also held in November. All the their toll and amongst other things some of the
retary at sec.wells.sailing@gmail.com who will committee members were willing to stand for weatherboards need replacing. Hopefully the Current restrictions meant staying local, walk-
be happy to provide more information. another year and the annual reports were well winter weather will be kind to us so the work ing a route around Wells and neighbouring
The Quay 16 January 2022 The Quay 17 January 2022
villages with two nights under canvas. They
also researched local war memorials and war
please ring 07889 136430 or email Wellssea-
cadets@gmail.com Wighton news
graves finishing up with decorating poppy Just when you thought the Christmas pan- appointed to take on the new build and the
pebbles and laying them on the war graves in Nelson Club tomime season was almost behind you… Project Group has invited the contractor’s
Wells cemetery in time for Remembrance Day. By the time you read this we should have held well, “oh no it isn’t!” Not in Wighton at any representatives to present the plans at an
For Able Cadet Henry T and Cadets 1st Class our final meeting of the year, our Christmas rate. This season’s theatrical extravaganza, Open Morning on Saturday 29th January in
Nancy A, Syd S and Henry S, the expedition Party and Buffet with visit from Santa. “Jack and the Beanstalk”, will be performed in the hall. Doors open from 10am. This will be
was the last section needed to complete the Wighton Village Hall on the evenings of Friday an opportunity for everyone who wants to find
DofE bronze award. Congratulations to the We only have one meeting next month, which 21st and Saturday 22nd January, with a mati- out more about the new build, timetable and
four of them and good luck with the silver is on 20th January and is a beetle drive, and nee performance on Sunday 23rd January. fundraising schemes and there’ll be refresh-
award. our meeting on 3rd February will be a Bring & ments available.
Buy. These will start at 2.00 pm at the Wells Tickets cost £6 (adult), £3 (child) and are avail-
Remembrance Sunday saw four small con- Community Hospital. Both of these meetings able on the door or in advance from Margaret More information and updates at www.wight-
tingents of cadets and adult volunteers each are subject to no change in the Covid restric- Brett Reynolds on 01328 820155. onvillagehall.co.uk and on village Facebook
attending ceremonies and laying wreaths at tions. pages.
Holkham, Brancaster, Wighton and Wells. The show will go on tour to Binham Village
Are you lonely? Would you like to make Hall for a last performance on Saturday 29th If you receive this copy of The Quay in time,
Our adult volunteers have also been keeping new friends? We meet on the 1st and 3rd January (tickets available on the door or from please remember there will be a Christmas
busy with not only delivering the training on Thursday of the month and are a friendly and Liz Brown on 01328 830519). Service at 6.30pm on Friday 24th December.
Wednesday evenings and weekends, but also welcoming group. Transport may be availa- Everyone is welcome to come along.
attending courses so that we can offer even ble. Please contact Sandra on 07775 424559 Written, directed and performed by Wighton’s
more to our young people. or Adrian on 07990 026839 if you would like impressively enthusiastic and talented troupe Obituary
more details. of actors and creatives, this really will be a Bill Green 1930- 2021 - Following University
2022 is looking even busier with offshore trips treat that should not be missed. and National Service Bill took over the tenancy
being planned on the SCC power vessels and It just remains for me to wish you all a very of Grove Farm, Warham in 1953 until his retire-
the brig TS Royalist. For more information, or if Happy New Year. Thanks to all who have renewed their 100 Club ment in 1995. (The Green family have farmed
you think you could help as an adult volunteer, numbers for 2022. If you don’t have a number in Warham since 1893.)
and would like to join in the fun, please con-
Postbag tact Sue Harrison on 01328 820388. He was Church Warden and served on the
Parish Council all his farming life. In retirement
Dear Editor, volunteered or given time for the good of our Numbers cost £12 each for twelve months and he and Jenny moved to Hindolveston and then
Community. Those listed on the plaque will be all proceeds provide essential funds to main- Reepham.
I am very pleased to confirm that the “Pride the most deserving past, present and future, tain the village playground and field. Monthly
of Wells next the Sea” group has its first enabling us to recognise their contribution and pay-outs are £25, £15 and £10 (double draw His ashes were interred at Warham St Mary
members and we have commenced work on commitment. in December, no draw in August). October next to the remains of his mother and stepson
two exciting projects - a memorial plaque and winners were Camille Simmons, Lindy Green Simon. (Many will remember the keenly fought
Annual Community awards. I am also excited to announce the inaugural and Jennifer Lazell; November winners were darts match held annually in memory of
“Pride of Wells next the Sea” awards. Voting Margaret Brett Reynolds, Mike and Gail Hines, Simon.).
I am reaching out to our community for will commence from January 2022 with both and Tim Green.
anyone who would like to be considered to online and paper voting. Winners will be an- He gave a plough to Warham All Saints which
be part of the Group and the awards panel. nounced on Carnival Day 2022. Last, but by no means least, Wighton’s “Hall laid undisturbed until two Warham gentlemen
The initial members of the group are myself - for All” Project Group is making good progress renovated it beautifully. Following the blessing
Philip Archer, Andy Frary, Sarah Peberday and If you would like to be part of the group, on plans to build a new hall for the village. of the plough it now resides in the Church.
Simon Prince. please drop me a message or email admin@ Local builder, Grocott & Murfit, has been
wellshospital.uk
The two projects we are working on are a
memorial plaque (subject to Town Council Thank you
Wells Fire Station news
approval) which will celebrate those who have Philip Archer by WM Doug Kelly
We have said goodbye to FF Jim Heasman live five minutes from the station, then why
Words from the past who decided to hang up his helmet after six
years supporting the station. We thank Jim
don’t you come and see us! Any Wednesday
evening between 18:00 and 19:00 hrs we are
‘Not many of us are wise by human standards, not many powerful, not many of noble birth; but and his family for their support. available to talk.
God has chosen what is foolish in the world, what is weak, what is nothing, to shame the world.’
1 Corinthians 1 We are recruiting at the moment and if you can Finally we wish you all a happy New Year!
give day time cover through the week, and
The Quay 18 January 2022 The Quay 19 January 2022News from the Anglican Churches
By Revd. Brenda Stewart, Rector
The turn of the year is often a time when peo- gather and grieve and I am now glad that this
ple reflect and this year I find myself looking is no longer restricted. This was particularly
back on two extraordinary years. 2020 began important for the Wells community as they
much as any other with the diary filling up with gathered for the funeral of Tracy Lear.
plans. Coronavirus was something that was
happening somewhere else and that’s where We have also caught up on weddings and
many of us thought it would stay. And then baptisms, the longest-postponed of these
our lives were turned upside-down and what being the baptism of Lockie Deakin final-
was happening in other countries happened ly baptised at St Nicholas. We have been
to us - lockdown, isolation and a race to find reminded that life and the world in which we
a vaccine when it was apparent we couldn’t live is fragile and that we cannot afford to take
beat this invisible and deadly menace. it for granted. We have realised how important
One year on we were back in lockdown and
being able to come together in our ancient
worship spaces is, giving us a point of stability We are looking to expand our portfolio
the vaccines were beginning to be rolled out both as individuals and as a community, and With a local and enthusiastic team, Norfolk Hideaways are well placed
but that period was hard in the depths of win- are reminded anew that every day is a pre-
ter. So where are we now? Well, some parts of cious gift. to make the process of sharing your holiday home easy and enjoyable.
our lives have resumed and we can make ten- We are dedicated to managing your property with the same care
tative plans for social events and concerts but So, as we look to what 2022 will bring, may and attention you would and with tailored services to suit your needs,
none of it is certain. Funerals have continued God’s blessings be with us all.
throughout often without family being able to
you can be as involved as you like.
Churches Together Please call us on 01328 887 658 or email newowners@norfolkhideaways.co.uk
norfolkhideaways.co.uk
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will be Thursday 20 January 5.30pm: Quaker Meeting
held from 18 – 25 January 2022. The theme House
is “We saw his star in the East” and it comes Friday 21 January 10.30 am : St Nicholas
from the churches in the Middle East. The Church.
Christian community there offer these words, The Unity Service will be held on Sunday 23
conscious that the world shares many of the January at 10.30am – details TBC.
travails and difficulties that they do.
Annual Collection for St Martin’s Trust, Nor-
The daily half-hour services are planned as wich: instead of the usual clothing items we
follows: are collecting money, cash or cheques, for St
Tuesday 18 January, 10.30 am: Our Lady Star Martin’s. Marion Perryman (711254) is collat-
of the Sea Catholic Church ing the donations, sending the final amount to
Wednesday 19 January, 10.30 am Wells Meth- them before Christmas. Please contact her for
odist Church more details.
Methodist Church news
By Sue Scoles
As I write this we have been made aware of a moving to Slough where he will be looking
new strain of the Covid virus and once again after 3 churches in the Thames Valley Circuit.
the future looks uncertain. I sincerely hope you
all manage to stay safe and to enjoy Christ- As we all aim to finish up the leftovers and
mas and the New Year. all the little “extras” we all buy each year,
please remember those who struggle to make
2022 will bring some changes to the Method- ends meet and have nothing to clear up. The
ist church as we say farewell to Cliff Shang- food bank will be open and ready to accept
anya who has been our minister for the past anything you can spare in the bleak days of
4 years. In the summer Cliff and Christine are January.
The Quay 20 January 2022 The Quay 21 January 2022How big a pension pot do you need?
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The Quay 22 January 2022 The Quay 23 January 2022Wells Lifeboat Station news found themselves caught out by the incoming
tide. As soon as the tide turns, the sea floods
on your phone will help you to give your exact
location.
into the drain on land side of this area of sand
Local people play a vital role in saving lives at sea
and quickly cuts off any people and animals www.wellslifeboat.org
and keeping our beaches safe
standing on it.
Wells RNLI @wellsrnli
Call Outs during November gate their way across the beach in the dark.
At this time of year, the sea is very cold, and
2 November
hypothermia can set in within as little time as
The inshore lifeboat was called to assist a Lifesaving Work
five minutes when submerged in the water. If you would like to donate,
group of three who had got into difficulties Our lifeboat crew are prepared to respond to
please visit our ‘JustGiving’
walking on Wells beach, when they found a call at any time of the day or night, to help
Therefore, it is imperative that you call 999 page:
themselves cut off by the incoming tide. The anyone in trouble from the dangers of the sea.
and ask for the coastguard if you find yourself justgiving.com/fundraising/
lifeboat arrived on scene and landed a crew Our volunteers continue to train and attend
cut off by the tide, and having What3Words rnli-wells
member on the beach to the seaward side of practice launches on a fortnightly basis.
the group. The volunteer crew member waded We are currently looking for committed and
through the water to the area where the group
of three were waiting. Cold and wet but with
enthusiastic volunteer lifeboat crew. If you
would like to find out more, please contact
Primary and Nursery School news
no injuries, the three people, aided by the life- the lifeboat house at admin@wellslifeboat.
boat crewman, waded across the beach, waist org or telephone 01328 710230. We will also
By Rachel Stroulgar, head teacher
high in water, to an area of safety on adjacent be advertising for different volunteer roles for Happy New Year from all of the staff, pupils and Arctic on a globe and
higher ground, whilst the inshore lifeboat the new lifeboat station in the months ahead. families at Wells-next-the-sea Primary and Nursery maps and named all
navigated through the water on the flooding Please keep an eye out for more information in School! We do hope that you have had a restful seven continents and
tide, so they could pick up them up and take the spring editions of the Quay magazine and and relaxing Christmas break. five oceans.
them to safety. on our social media pages.
Last term was another term of great learning in We were also able to
4 November Lifeguards Needed! school and we’d like to update you on the many name and label the equator and North and South
different learning experiences the children have hemisphere. There were a lot for us to find! We
The inshore lifeboat was called to assist two We are looking for new lifeguards for our
had. have also been sorting animals into what they eat
people and their dog who had got into the dif- beach next summer: could this be you? You
and their different groups (fish, birds, mammals,
ficulties whilst walking on Wells Beach. They need to be strong and fit - able to swim 200m In Nursery last term, we explored the changing amphibians and reptiles).
dialled 999 and asked for the Coastguard in under 3½ minutes and run 200m on sand in of the seasons; children enjoyed lots of Autumn
when they found themselves cut off by the under 40 seconds. For more information email walks in the woods noticing the changes to the Year 3 had a busy half term exploring the Geog-
incoming tide in the stormy weather. The vol- ted_morgan@rnli.org.uk leaves and the trees. They have also been very raphy of our town, preparing for Christmas song
unteer lifeboat crew proceeded to the scene in busy in the pumpkin shop buying and selling performances. We looked at old photographs of
weather conditions which were far from ideal, Safety Messages different coloured and sizes of pumpkins and the town and maps from 1890, 1950 and the pres-
with driving rain and strong winds. By the time The wintertime sees many walkers and wildlife squashes! The Nursery Christmas production was ent day. It was fascinating to see how the town has
the lifeboat reached the stranded people, the lovers enjoying our coastline regardless of made up of traditional songs linked to children changed over this period and we were surprised to
water was already at waist height. The two the colder weather. Walkers being cut off retelling the nativity with figures. see how much the beach and channel had altered
people and their dog were quickly recovered by the tide is the main reason Wells inshore since 1890.
onto the lifeboat and returned to the lifeboat lifeboat has launched over the past few years. In Reception we considered the question ‘Who
lives in a frozen place?’. We learnt about Antarc- We took part in a couple of town walks to see
house safe and uninjured. We have become aware of a new sand bar
tica and the Arctic, and the animals and people what we could discover about the old High Street
which has developed to the west side of Wells that live there. We then looked more closely at and Staithe Street - we realised the town has a
Lifeboat House Build beach, and it is this area where we have made the North Pole and enjoyed stories about Father lot of gift shops and places to eat! Christmas
Reside Construction have continued to the most rescues recently of walkers who have Christmas. We also researched how Christmas is production this year is Christmas around the world
progress steadily with the build of the new celebrated around the world. - traditional carols and a dance spectacular.
lifeboat station. The roof membrane is on, and
the windows will be in place before Christmas. In Year 1, we focused on “How can we help the Year 4: Last term we did some writing, inspired
Although the large doors will not be in place environment?”. The children discovered what by Ted Hughes’ The Iron Man; finding out how
by then, temporary plastic doors will be fixed global warming is, what we can do to help and machines work, creating our own weird and wacky
to the openings to keep the building dry and how to recycle. Throughout this topic we have versions, and writing about the dream of flying. In
protected from the elements of winter. The focused on materials and which materials can be Maths, children practised addition and subtraction
mechanical and electrical first fixing has taken recycled. For our Christmas production we per- with numbers up to 1,000; understanding how to
formed “Lights, Camel, Action!”. It was a nativity calculate perimeter and focussing on learning their
place and the underfloor heating has been
play with a groovy twist. The nativity celebrities 3, 6 and 9 times tables.
installed on the ground floor. The underfloor celebrated the birth of Jesus with a dazzling dance
heating for the first floor will be installed in the show! In Year 5 last term, our learning was focused
middle of December. Temporary lights are be- around Space. We enjoyed doing some practical
ing erected from the beach path to the existing Year 2: Last half term we were Geographers learn- Science that involved measuring the relative dis-
boathouse, so that the crew can safely navi- ing about the Arctic and the world. We located the tances of the planets from the Sun then recreating
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