NEWS AND EVENTS
PETER EAGLE-BOTTPeter was part of so much in Wissett. You would see him cycling round the village, raising or touching his hat to people with the old fashioned politeness of a man of his generation. Amazingly he didn’t fall off. He supported Valerie in many church activities and liked to be part of anything that was going on. He was instrumental in raising money for the Bells appeal by just knocking on doors and persuading people to part with a small amount each month. More than half the village contributed to the appeal after Peter had been to call. We all have our own stories of Peter, seeing him take the cats for a walk, purring at pretty girls, escaping from some event by saying he was dying of malnutrition or it was time for Nanny to give him his bath. He was a supportive friend but could be irritating at times. His grandchildren wrote of his love for animals and of his ability to turn a short shopping expedition into a long one because he liked to stop and speak to everyone in the street. Amateur acting came late in life to Peter; he played the part of Cringe the butler brilliantly in one of our fund-raising concerts and recited Albert and the Lion given the smallest opportunity.
He loved music and persuaded people to accompany him and Valerie to concerts in Eye and Beccles. He organised a marvellous concert in Wissett church to raise money for the bells. Valerie, Sarah and Charles are so grateful for all the kindness, help and support which they received before and after Peter’s recent death. Thank you all very much indeed. BELINDA IS RUNNING FOR ‘MIND’Belinda Jennings (14 The Street)is taking part in next years’ London Marathon for the charity ‘Mind.’ We will be holding some events in the pub to help her raise some money. The first is a tour of Adnams brewery, with beer-tasting, and a bottle to bring home.The cost is £8.50. The first trip is now full but anyone who would like a place on future trips please let Belinda know on 01986 874666. THE BELLS! THE BELLS!They’re up and ready to ring—in fact they‘ve had a couple of airings already—one at the Test Ring and again for Peter Eagle-Bott’s funeral when a full quarter peal was rung. NEWS FROM THE PUB - THE WISSETT PLOUGH4th December: Turn on of Wissett lights. 6.30, with a countdown by Father Christmas!! 15th December: Christmas quiz. Quizmaster: Scott. 20th December: Music and mince pies from 7 pm. 31st December: New Years’ Eve party. Wartime theme. Fancy dress optional. 24th December—5th January no food available Christmas Draw tickets have been available all year ;last few weeks remaining. 50p per ticket. Draw to take place on Christmas Eve at 8 pm. Already up to £1,300! Fabulous prizes! Cardboard bank at the rear of the pub. Feel free to use it. Bottle Bank arriving soon. Meat Raffle starting in the next few weeks. Tickets available throughout the week; draw to take place on Saturday lunchtimes. 3 for the price of 2 on all beef sausages from Sotherton Farms, our award-winning meat supplier. Beef & Guiness, Chilli, Tomato, Horseradish or Beef. Free Coffee at the village shop with every spend over £3.00. Our local Conservative Candidate, Peter Aldous, has nominated us for a “Countryside Alliance” award and we are pleased to announce that we are in the final 6 out of a possible 2,300 in the regional finals! Winners are due to be announced in December. The winner will go to the National final in the House of Lords in March. WHIST DRIVE ON SATURDAY January 23rd7 o’clock start. £4 per card. Refreshments. Bar. Raffle. Everybody welcome. BOOK EXCHANGE AT THE PLOUGHYou’ve enjoyed reading a good book? Share it by bringing it to the Plough; choose another that someone else has read and pay 50 pence. All the money raised will go to Beech House. CHEAPER OIL !The next oil order will be made in late January. If anyone would like to join the syndicate please let Lyn Elliott know either by Email lynelliott@btinternet.comor by telephone on 01986 872460. Thank you, Lyn, for doing this voluntary service for everyone. Ed. DONATIONS PLEASEThe Wissett Web is in trouble! It has run out of money for printing - and that is the only expense. Cheques made payable to The Wissett Web will be gratefully accepted by your editor, Jenny Ball, at Birches, Wash Lane, Wissett. Thank you. YOGAIn the Village Hall on Monday afternoons, 1.30 - 3 and Friday evenings, 7 - 8. Angie leads us calmly through the positions. BUSES IN WISSETTNot everyone knows that we do actually have buses that stop in the village! There are three. They all stop at The Old Swan opposite the village sign if going towards Halesworth or on the other side of the road if going towards Rumburgh. No 2 Metfield to Halesworth via Wissett.
Wednesday only. No. 532 Wissett to Beccles via Halesworth Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday only: No. 532 Wissett to Lowestoft via Beccles Monday and Thursday only:
No 610 Wissett to Lowestoft via Halesworth Wednesday and Friday only:
Full time tables are available from the Waveney District Offices or the Public Library. The one to ask for is the AREA 4 NORTH SUFFOLK TIMETABLE. Published by Suffolk County Council. Suffolk Online.net VILLAGE HALL BOOK BY LOCAL AUTHOR! James has unlocked some of the secrets of this
puzzling language, through a lifetime of research into his own
Gypsy heritage. He shows how the Gypsies have survived centuries
of persecution and hardship, finally recording the words and phrases
still in use today by these proud people. |
James
Hayward, living with his wife, Pauline, at April Cottage, has
produced a fascinating illustrated study of the Gypsies and their
Language entitled GYPSY JIB: A ROMANY DICTIONARY. Who are the
Gypsies? Where do they come from? How did their language evolve?
Take a look at the website