Watatunga Wildlife Reserve....

.... It's the last Bank Holiday before Christmas and  I was taken to this wonderful wildlife reserve by friends Jeff, Margaret & Wendy. Watatunga is situated near the village of Watlington, Norfolk.

You use electric buggies to drive yourself, in a convoy behind a tour guide buggy, around the 170 acres of woods grassland and lakes

Many types of deer, antelope and buffalo are seen.

I am pictured with Edward Pope, founder and owner of Watatunga.

https://watatunga.co.uk/

    

All Saints' Church Catfield....

.... I was taken to All Saints' Church Catfield by friend Bob Mitchell, editor of the Village Sign Times, the magazine of The Village Sign Society.

www.villagesignsociety.org.uk

It was lovely viewing the rood screen, kneeling cushions and sundial.

Sutton & Signs....

.... After visiting All Saints' Church Bob Mitchell and I ventured on to Sutton, viewing the windmill and quaint thatched cottages.

It was then a tour of the village signs of Sutton, Brunstead, Sea Palling and Lessingham.

Thanks to Bob for a very interesting and informative excursion.

    

Attleborough v MADRA....

.... I caught two buses to get to The Rec. on Station Road in Attleborough to see a ladies 7 a side football match.

Attleborough v MADRA (Mundesley And District Recreation Assocation), who are from Knapton. Attleborough won 2-0.

I was accompanied by Nick King, who sponsors Attleborough Ladies shirts. Nick was kind enough to drive me home, arriving at 10pm.

USAAF Station 145....

.... I enjoyed a visit to the USAAF Rackheath wartime airbase. Driven there by my friend Doug.

We were met by Ivan Barnard, leader of the group of volunteers who are clearing and working on this huge project.

Built in 1943 for the United States Army Air Force. It was designated Station 145 and was a major base for the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) 8th Air Force. It was occupied by the 467th Bombardment Group, affectionately known as the "Rackheath Aggies," who flew B-24 Liberator heavy bombers.

In 1945 Station 145 was vacated and the Royal Air Force operated there until 1954.

Further information -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Rackheath

Salhouse Railway Station....

.... Very close to USAAF Rackheath is Salhouse Railway Station.

It played a significant wartime role. Military staff, ground crew, and airmen regularly used Salhouse Railway Station to travel to and from the base, while the station's goods sidings helped handle heavy equipment and supplies for the war effort.

The modern photograph shows the rear of the 14:51 Norwich to Sheringham service.

Trailing Vine....

.... Helping my Godson, Alan, cut this trailing vine on his house. Despite heavy rain showers we have cleared a good section.

Refreshed Front Door....

.... From green to a nice shade of blue.

Lowestoft Cricket Club ....

.... On Saturday 8th August 2026 my friend, Len Soards, took me to Lowestoft Cricket Club at The Denes Oval Sports Ground.

The match was between Lowestoft Town 2nd xi versus Dereham Town 2nd xi. Lowestoft won by 167 runs.

Garden Fence Treated....

.... To a fresh coat of protection.

Library Re-opened....

.... My first visit to the Norfolk & Norwich Millennium Library after its 3 month, £1.3m refurbishment.

I was very much impressed with the new layout, especially dozens more very comfortable seats.