Cromer Times 420 by Eric Hayton

Issue 420 27th April 2013

Overstrand Hall the perfect venue for photoshoot The sun shone on the Cromer and Sheringham Operatic and Dramatic Society’s photo shoot at Overstrand Hall earlier this month. Members of the Society are getting ready to put on the well known musical The Sound of Music as part of their fundraising for Parkinson’s UK, their chosen charity this year. The production team included Melanie Lodge, a make-up artist from Cromer and Paula Faires from Roughton, who made sure the wigs were styled in the fashion of the day. Yvonne Kidd, who owns Renaissance hair salon, in Bond Street, Cromer, also made sure the hair styles were correct for the time in which the musical was set and Yvonne Howard from Stratton Strawless was in charge of the costumes. The photos will be seen in the production programme, on the CSODS web site, at the Pavilion Theatre box office and in shop windows in Cromer soon.

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Cromer Times 420 April 27th 2013

NEW VIEWS ON NORFOLK

Seven sought-after artists, known internationally for their work as illustrators in the world of media, express their personal love of Norfolk in an exhibition opening on April 13th at The Gallery Norfolk in Church Street, Cromer.

The Story of a Norfolk Farm, written by Henry Williamson, author of Tarka the Otter.

and New York before returning to live and work in Norfolk, where he grew up.

Londoner Sarah McMenemy spent her childhood holidays in North Norfolk and all

The exhibition of some 30 works – nearly all them specially produced for the exhibition – exemplifies the vibrancy, energy and eclecticism that has become The Gallery Norfolk’s trademark since it opened in summer 2012. With limited edition prints, drawings, watercolours and wood engravings (and prices starting at under £100) the exhibition offers accessible, exciting work – both originals and limited editions – by established names.

All the artists have connections with Norfolk and two of them live in the county: Paul Bommer recently moved to Cromer from London, and his screen prints unite an irreverent sense of humour with a rich sense of time and place; Toby Morison, admired for his fluent, evocative drawings and watercolours, made a trailblazing career in London

the charm and confidence of her style is captured in a colourful view of Cromer’s seafront that has proved one of The Gallery Norfolk’s most popular prints. Chris Wormell, the distinguished wood-engraver, is celebrated in East Anglia for his serenely powerful imagery for the Southwold brewery Adnams; the exhibition will The April meeting took place on 2 April at the Links Hotel in West feature his Runton, where the members enjoyed another excellent lunch, followed engravings for by an interesting talk by Jacqui Palmer, manager of the RNLI Henry Blogg Museum in Cromer, on the subject of “The Heritage of Henry Blogg”.

Cromer and Sheringham Probus Club

Jacqui told the story of a particular rescue involving the barge Sepoy in 1933 which illustrated the skill, bravery and leadership of Henry Blogg. She went on to talk about some of the education and research work in which the museum is involved before taking questions which tended towards the current operation of the RNLI.

The next meeting, on 7 May, will feature a presentation by Stephen Scott-Fawcett entitled “Everest to the South Pole”. This will be an opportunity for members to invite lady guests and will conclude the programme of talks for the current “club” year. The AGM will be held in June followed by a new programme which will commence in July. More details of this will be announced soon.

Recent new members have found us a friendly bunch so, if you are interested, contact Dave Vickery on 01263 824306 for more information and to arrange to attend a lunch. There is no obligation to join immediately - come and give it a try, then decide if you wish to attend regularly.

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Tom Frost’s parents live in North Norfolk, but he is based on the other side of the country, in Bristol, where he produces bold, witty retro iconography that often adapts motifs from old posters and packaging; Julia McKenzie – based in South London, but a frequent visitor to Norfolk, where she has close friends who are also artists – creates intricate images that transform motifs from nature, sometimes combining them with elements from maps; Andy Lovell, who makes his home in land-bound Gloucestershire, but enjoys making frequent visits to Norfolk, produces evocative, subtly-hued prints that, in the artist’s words “are distilled from paintings and drawings done on location, imprinting a memory of mood, form and place”.

Polly Miller, who owns and runs The Gallery Norfolk, has an established relationship with all these artists and feels that visitors to the exhibition will immediately appreciate the way each piece captures the essence of the county. “People who live here or who visit Cromer and the surrounding area love to ‘buy local’,” she says, “and that passion extends from locally sourced produce to prints, paintings and objects produced by artists who draw inspiration from Norfolk’s landscape and atmosphere. This exhibition brings together the work of seven people who each express the spirit of Norfolk in a very distinctive – and sometimes idiosyncratic – way.”

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Compensation for Vodafone customers Norman Lamb has received confirmation from Vodafone that compensation will be paid to customers who have suffered serious inconvenience following poor coverage in the Sheringham, Mundesley, Aylsham, Cromer and North

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of service, and if that isn’t delivered then it is only right that they should be reimbursed. Vodafone have confirmed to me that they will look at each case individually and reimburse customers depending on their situation and how they were affected.”

Waitrose North Walsham presented a cheque for £260 to Mundesley Under 13s Football Club earlier this month as part of their 'Community Matters' scheme. Andy Wicks, coach to the boys said "This money is most welcome as the boys need to some extra kit and it will help to provide warm up jackets" Each month Waitrose provides £1000 that is split between three causes and customers 'vote' for their preferred choice by placing a token in the box. The picture shows Kevin Woolstenholmes of Waitrose presenting the cheque to Andy Wicks and the team.

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Tabletop/craft sale at the St. John Ambulance Hall, Bond St. Crome, last Friday of m. Tables £6. All proceeds to St. John Ambulance. Sellers set up 8am - buyers welcome from 9am. Refreshments available. To book a table: Tony or Sue on Cromer 513115. Space is limited so book early! Extend exercise for over 60s at East Runton Village Hall, Tuesdays 2.30 - 3.30 Tel: 01692 407851 North Walsham Spiritualist Centre 6.30pm - 8pm every Sunday in the St John Ambulance Hall, Bacton Road, North Walsham. All welcome. North Norfolk Speakers Club meets every other Wed, 7pm at N Walsham High School, Spencer Ave. Dates and info visit www.nnsc.co.uk or contact Gillian 01692 650250 Cromer Forum meets first Tuesday of the month in the Lower Hall of Cromer Methodist Church, Hall Road, Cromer at 7.30 pm. Everyone welcome Monthly Mondays – Art Afternoons - Trunch Village Hall, NR28 0QE – 2-4pm – Join our local artist, Jan Ellmore, for an afternoon of art! A variety of genres will be covered including drawing and painting. Jan will provide all the mediums unless you want to bring your own! Each week Jan will welcome the group but will instruct one-on-one so you can choose your genre. Bring along any photographs that you would like to copy from. £4, booking required by 3pm Friday before on 07826869377 Weekly Tuesdays - The Fit Together Tea Dance - 2-4pm at the Copeman Centre, Hall Street, Briston, NR24 2LG. No partner and no booking necessary. Call Claire Carter 01263 861340. £2 inc tea/coffee/biscuits/cake. Weekly Thurs - Fit Together Badminton - 1pm-4.30pm at Gresham Village Hall, East Beckham Lane, Gresham. Time is divided between different abilities. Tea, coffee and biscuits are available. Call 07917596797 to find your time slot and book your place – all equipment provided. £2.50 Bridge at Weybourne Village Hall. The Acol Club meets Tuesdays 2pm. Chicago movement means no need to bring a partner. All abilities welcome. Details 01692 404064 or 01263 825061. Fledgeling Music classes are friendly, dynamic, energetic and fun. A unique experience your child will love! For children aged 4 months to 4 years. FREE taster class, members pay only £4, younger siblings £2 babies of older siblings FREE. Paid half termly. For further info please visit www.fledgelingmusic.co.uk, telephone Lorna on 07500 221121 or e-mail: info@fledgelingmusic.co.uk Sheringham & District Philatelic Society meet at the Church Hall West Runton on the second Monday of each

month, at 7.30pm Our members come from all areas of North Norfolk, further details ring Jim on 01263 721043 Northrepps 'Poppyland' Royal British Legion Meets first Monday every month 7.30pm Northrepps Country Cottage Hotel. New members welcome.01263 579633 Morley Lunch Club Sheringham on the third Tuesday of the month. 2 course lunch for £7.50. Sittings start from 12am till 2pm. Please call in or call 01263 822087. MOTORCYCLISTS - Roadkill Customs Motorcycles, Cromer - late night shopping (to 9pm) every Wed. Brit Stop Coffee Shop open drinks & snacks 01263 513307 BIKERS MEET - Brit Stop Coffee Shop at Roadkill Customs Motorcycles, Cromer - 1st Wed each month - Takeaway night (bring your own!) - we supply seats/ cutlery/ condiments. Or just drop in for a cuppa - every Wed until 9pm. Hot/cold drinks and snacks available. 01263 513307 Ballroom Latin dance with Marlene in Cromer, Tuesdays 6.45- 7.45pm, Rock n Roll , 7.45- 8.30pm, for further information contact 01263 515288, Zumba fitness class in Cromer, Dance yourself Slim, Mon 1.45-2.30pm, 8.159.15pm, Wed 7.30-8.30pm, Fri 11.30-12.15pm. CROMER LIBRARY Prince of Wales Rd, NR27 9HS 01263 512850. Mon 9.30am–7pm, Tues 9.30am–5pm, Weds 9.30am–1pm, Thurs 9.30am–5pm, Fri 9.30am– 7pm, Sat 10am–1pm. It is free to join and free internet access is available. Regular events: Third Mon each month: Carers Forum drop-in advice session 2–4pm. First Thurs each month: Carers Forum Support Group meetings 1– 3pm. Second Thurs each month: Age UK drop-in advice desk 10.30am-12pm. Every Fri: 2 for the price of 1 hire on DVDs and music CDs. Every Sat: £1 off games hire. First Sat each month: Family History drop-in support group 10am-12pm. Second Sat each month: Family Story time 11 – 12pm under 8s must be accompanied Crazee Kidz Club (youth club) meets every 2nd and 4th Friday during term time at Roughton Village Hall between 7pm-8:30pm. Open to anyone aged 6-16, entry £1. Call Paddy 01263 768138 or visit www.crazeekidzclub.co.uk Little Stars Parent and Toddler group meets every other Wednesday at Roughton Village Hall from 1011:30am. Come along for a chat and a drink while your child plays. Entry £1.50. Contact Chloe 01263 768138 Slimming Club at Trimingham on Tuesdays at 1.45pm at Pilgrim Shelter. Tel 01263 579797 or 07799 060407 Cantamus Choir rehearses every Thursday at 7.30pm in St James Church, Southrepps, NR11 8NR. New members welcome. No audition required Weybourne Folk Club meets third Sunday every month at the Maltings Hotel, Weybourne 3-6 pm. All singers, musicians, poets and audience welcome. It's free. Further

info Tony Baylis 01263 588781 or 07518 735299 e-mail tonyandcarmen@btinternet.com Sheringham Stroke Support Group for anyone who has suffered a stroke. Next meeting Weds 6 March 2.15 - 4 at Sheringham Methodist Church on Cromer Road, then fortnightly. Further information Harvey Pitcher 01263 512328 Cash Bingo every Friday at 7.30pm and every Sunday at 8pm at Cromer Town Football Club Cantamus Choir invite new members. Rehearsals every Thursday at 7.30pm in St James Church, Southrepps, NR11 8NR. No audition required. More info 07785 782498 Acorns Parent and Toddler Group meets every Thurs (term-time only) at The Belfry School, Overstrand. Get out of the house for a chat and refreshments whilst your child plays. 1.30pm - 3 pm. £1 per adult. Tel 01263 579275 ‘Walsham Writers' Group is a small, friendly group of writers from the local area. We meet every second Thurs to share our writing, inspire one another and offer constructive criticism. We have re-opened for new members. If you would like to try us out please contact us for further details – either Google Walsham Writers' Group and email us or visit our blog writeloudnclear.blogspot.com Parkinson UK - Aylsham & North Walsham Support Group Meet 2nd Tues of the month 10.30 to 12.30 Sacred Heart Church Hall, Kings Arms St, N Walsham. Ample Free Parking. Marion 01603 741824 or Terry 01692 406486 Sheringham Singers Tuesdays 2-4pm Friends Meeting House, Cremer St. New singers always welcomed to this friendly ladies choir. Details: Ro Curtis 01263 768126 Monthly Bingo every 2nd Friday every month (except August) at St. Mary’s School Roughton. Car park, doors open at 7pm Bingo starts at 7:30pm. There are many good prizes and refreshments available Gresham Village Park Sunday Market and Carboot first Sunday of every month commencing 7 April. Gates open to public 10am, stall holders and market traders 8am onwards to set up. Pitches £5. All proceeds to the Play Park and Pavilion. Further details tomtye@myway.com or on 07765 633549. Postcode for location is NR11 8RT East Beckham Lane beside Gresham Village Church REME Association Cromer & District Branch meetings held on the 1st Wednesday of each month at Halsey House, Norwich Road, Cromer. Ex REME personnel please do come and join us. Tel 01263 825101 Painting Classes - Painting and Drawing tuition for all levels of painting competence from beginners to those experienced at Roughton Village Hall on Mondays 1.30pm to 3.30pm. £60 for 10 sessions. John Bardell 01603 456602

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Sheringham & Cromer Lions Club

We have been busy over the last three months planning our Fundraising and Social events for 2013.

On a cold February afternoon we had a most interesting visit to Archant Press in Norwich and saw how the news is gathered and collated before going to press. This was followed by a visit to the printing area where we were then shown how the newspapers are printed. After the visit we had an enjoyable meal at a local hostelry.

In March we held another very enjoyable “Quiz & Chips” night in aid of Nelson’s Journey and other Lions charities. We also held an “Easter Egg Hunt”. Local pubs/clubs each had a card where they sold squares at £1 each and one lucky person who picked the winning square received a large Easter Egg. Again the proceeds are being donated to Nelson’s Journey and other Lions charities.

In April we started our street collections, the first being outside the Co-op in Cromer. We will be having our charity stall at Kelling Heath Holiday Park’s Retro Weekend on 7 July and also on The Lea’s, The Esplanade, Sheringham on 4 August.

We do have on ongoing Lions project where we collect old spectacles which can be recycled and sent to Third World countries to help the visually impaired. We have

collecting bins in Lloyd’s Chemist in Sheringham and also in Cromer Hospital. We would kindly ask you to please donate any unused or broken spectacles in these bins so that we can send them off to a central area where the spectacles can be sorted and any that can be used are then boxed up and sent off to various destinations. If you cannot get to either of these collection points you can ring Lion Sally on 01263 825560 to arrange for someone to collect them.

We are now in the process of organising a six day luxury coach holiday departing 31August. The holiday includes staying in 18th Century hotels together with a steam train trip from York to Carlisle, a boat trip and visits to Gretna Green, the Lake District, Hadrian’s Wall and Vindolanda. The cost of the holiday is £ 460 per person (single supplement £95) for dinner, bed and breakfast, the train fare, boat trip and entrance to Vindolanda. For more information please contact Arthur on 01263 570009 or email arthur.j.bailey@btinternet.com

If you are interested in anything we do and would like to come along to a meeting please contact

the Club Secretary Lion Brian on 01263 821276 or email brihaz@btinternet.com for more information. We meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at The Morley Club, Sheringham at 7.30pm. The first meeting is usually a business meeting but the second meeting is normally a social get together. Why not come along; you will be most welcome.

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Choose from hundreds of plants at a Grand Spring Plant Sale on Bank Hol Mon, 6 May, 11amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3pm in Cromer Parish Church. Potted, rooted perennials and annuals ready for your garden, in aid of the Cromer Bells restoration project. Refreshments, crafts and visits to the bells Spring Fun Afternoon on Saturday 4 May 1.30pm - 4pm Gimingham Village Hall - Spring Bonnet Competition (children and adults) at 2.30pm, games, raffle, tombola, brica-brac, books, plants, refreshments and more! Further details and to make donations, please contact Colin Hart on 07771 735083 or email giminghamvillagehall@yahoo.co.uk Sidestrand Local History and Village Archive on Saturday 4th, Sunday 5th and Bank Holiday Monday 6th May â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1pm to 4pm each day in St. Michael and All Angels Church, Sidestrand. Lace-making demonstration. Display by Sidestrand

and District Model-makers. Refreshments available. Parking in Sidestrand Hall School

Multiple Sclerosis Cake Break Coffee Morning Thorpe Market Church Friday 3 May - 12noon Mandy and Hazel once again invite you to this coffee morning. Usual stalls, cakes, raffle, tombola, bric-a-brac and not forgetting coffee and cake. All most welcome

Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market & Craft Fair at Blakeney Village Hall on 11 May 10am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3.30pm free entry large car park. For more information or to book a stall call Karen on 01263 588001 or email karen.wr@hotmail.co.uk

Diabetes UK North Norfolk Voluntary Group - Our guest speaker on Thursday 23 May will be Rebecca Champion, Engagement Manager for the North Norfolk Clinical Commissioning Group. The meeting starts at 7.30pm at Cromer Methodist

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Manon Ablett, Piano - Templewood, Frogshall, Northrepps NR27 0LJ on Sunday 28 April 3pm (doors open 2.30pm) Admission: Members ÂŁ6, Non-members ÂŁ10,

Church Hall. A sponsored walk is being held on Sunday 9 June at Felbrigg Hall to raise funds for diabetes research. More info contact Jackie or David on 01692 405492 or email: diabetes.uk@hotmail.co.uk

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You are invited to walk through a Spring Garden & Bluebell Woods peacock, pygmy goats, herbaceous borders, and vegetable garden on Sunday 5 May 2pm - 5pm at Kettle Hill, Langham Road, Blakeney. Homemade cakes and refreshments will be available. Entrance ÂŁ3 children free. All proceeds to Glaven District Caring Committee Reg. Charity No. 270185 Bluebells are a rare and protected species

Garage Sale Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th May 11am to 3pm at 8 Cremers Drift Sheringham Prize every time Tombola â&#x20AC;&#x201C; proceeds to Macmillan SIS (a local group of friends willing to help charities) Also items for sale

Car Boot Sale Upper Sheringham Village Hall Inside and Outside on Sunday 5 May 9am - 12.30pm. Bacon rolls, refreshments, homemade cakes. Pitches/tables bookable on 01263 824905 (No caterers or cakes please)

Trimingham Village Hall Fundraising Committee Table Top Sale at Pilgrim Shelter Trimingham from 10am bacon rolls 50p. To book a table contact Liz on 01263 834965. Quiz night at Trimingham House Caravan Site 7.30pm for 8pm teams of 4 ÂŁ1 per person. Prizes for 1st 2nd and supporting teams. Contact Liz 01263 834965

Meet the Producers Market at Village Square, Kelling Heath Holiday Park, 10am-2pm. Browse Norfolk clothing, crafts, art, gifts, fine foods & ales. Free entry/parking, restaurants,

Students and Children ÂŁ3 Manon will be remembered for her impressive performance accompanying Tanya Sweiry in our last season of concerts. She is currently pursuing her Masters Degree in piano accompaniment at the Royal Academy of Music. Since her enrolment she has won the Scott Huxley Accompanistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Prize. Manon has also given regular concerts throughout the UK, as well as performing widely in Europe and the Middle East. On this occasion Manonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programme will include music by Chopin, Schubert

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PEEP PEEP! A NEW LOOK THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE IS STEAMING INTO THE POPPY LINE FOR A ‘DAY OUT WITH THOMAS’ OVER THE EARLY MAY BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND. TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Thomas & Friends fans have the chance to meet their hero when the world’s favourite little engine steams into North Norfolk’s Poppy Line for a new look Day Out With Thomas over the Early May Bank Holiday Weekend! (Saturday 4th May to Monday 6th May).

This fun-filled event, supported by Fisher-Price, the home of Thomas & Friends toys, has been made even better for 2013 and offers pre-schoolers and their families the opportunity to take a ride on a real steam engine, and meet Thomas the Tank Engine and other engines, with character faces based on the CGI series. Fans will meet the booming-voiced Fat Controller, as he makes sure all the engines behave themselves and stops Thomas and the Troublesome Trucks getting into mischief! Enjoy a great family day out, with lots to see and do, including Thomas’s Imagination Station. Thomas and Friends gifts and souvenirs are also available to buy in the station shops.

Rover tickets give unlimited travel all day. Children under 2 years are free, and children 2 – 15 are just £10. Adult Rovers are £16 (seniors £15), and there’s a Family Rover (2 adults + 2 children or 3 adults + 1 child) at £45. Public pay parking next to Sheringham Station, car park at Holt Station.

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For further information please contact the Fat Controller’s Assistant at the railway centre on 01263 820 800.

THE JUBILEE PLAYERS CALENDAR GIRLS

The all female cast members of our summer production are hoping that the weather will warm up by June, when they will be performing ‘Calendar Girls’ by Tim Firth, at The Tithe Barn in Horstead.

The play is based on the true story of eleven WI members who posed nude for a calendar to raise money for the Leukaemia Research Fund. When Annie’s husband, John, dies of Leukaemia, she and best friend, Chris resolve to raise money for a new settee in the local hospital waiting room. They manage to persuade four other WI members to pose nude with them and news of the women’s charitable venture spreads like wildfire. The calendar is a huge success but the new found fame has unexpected consequences for the women involved.

Based on the film released in 2003, ‘Calendar Girls’ became the fastest selling play in British theatre history when it was first performed in 2008. The amateur performing rights have now been released for a limited period and will raise further funds for The Leukaemia Research Fund.

The Jubilee Players are delighted to be one of the amateur groups granted the license to perform and hope you will join us for an evening guaranteed to make you laugh, cry and come out singing ‘Jerusalem’! Please note that we are extending our performances to Saturday for this production.

Book early to avoid disappointment!

‘Calendar Girls’ will be performed from Wednesday 26th to Saturday 29th June at The Tithe Barn, Horstead 7.30pm. All tickets £6.00 from Carol White, The Forge, Horstead Tel: 01603 737665

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A Seaside Café offering a warm welcome throughout the year.

Serving traditional breakfasts, classic cafe food, homemade cakes and excellent coffee too. Cromer crab salads and sandwiches back on the menu very soon with the start of the new season. Open Monday to Saturday from 10am 10% discount for NHS staff The café is now operating a loyalty card scheme for all customers 11 High Street, Cromer NR27 9HG

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The Crab & Lobster Festival is on its way!

– and tickets for the Opening Concert are now on sale

This May Cromer and Sheringham will host the fourth Crab & Lobster Festival and tickets for the Opening Concert are now on sale.

With numerous events this year’s Festival offers plenty of fun for all the family across the weekend of 18 & 19 May. Events however, have already started with the launch of the Scrumptious Seafood Trail and the start of the Festival’s Lifebuoy Art Trail on 15 April. With the Festival’s first Seafood Snack Trail already underway, people are out and about visiting local cafes, restaurants, pubs and hotels, sampling the Festival specials available on over 25 menus.

The Crab & Lobster Festival will kick off the coming holiday season with an Opening Concert on Cromer Pier on Friday 17 May. This is a show for everyone who enjoys the seaside tradtion of Sea Shanties, folk and irresistible humour.

The ever-popular Olly Day returns to host the Concert which features music by the renowned Sheringham Shantymen, internationallyrespected singer John Conolly and comedy by Nigel ‘Boy’ Sayer.

Local sea shanty group the Sheringham Shantymen have, over 20 years, developed their own style of performing songs of the sea and as well as hundreds of local performances the group has entertained at prestigious

Maritime Festivals at Bristol, Southampton and Portsmouth Festival of the Sea.

John Conolly has based his style firmly in the folk tradition. His finely-crafted songs are performed with warmth, good humour and lilting accompaniments on guitar and

rave reviews from both the press and public alike.

Nigel ‘Boy’ Sayer is a natural comedian, using daft poetry, hilarious stories and his uncanny ability for acting the fool on stage to get a laugh. His 'country boy' style of presentation adds an extra twist to his performance that has his audience in stitches.

Tickets are only £5 and are now available from the Pavilion Theatre box office on 01263 512495. Festival organisers said “the concert will be an evening of great entertainment to open the Festival weekend”.

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melodeon. Many of John’s songs have a tang of the sea, inherited from his upbringing on the east coast of England.

Olly Day is firmly established as one of East Anglia’s finest performers. His unique style combines an irresistible sense of humour, lots of Magic and an impressive singing voice. Olly has just completed his fourth year on stage at Cromer with the Christmas Seaside Special, to

The Festival weekend continues in Cromer on Saturday 18 May and in Sheringham on Sunday 19 May with a programme which promises a feast of superb seafood, scintillating street entertainment, music, film, seafood competitions and the return of the Festival’s World Pier Crabbing Championships.

Festival chairman Tony Shipp said “In 2012 the Festival achieved enormous successes. Over 20,000 people enjoyed the Festival weekend, thousands followed the deckchair trail and hundreds of children entered the design competition – it is hoped this year’s Festival, with an expanded programme of free events will achieve the same success and bring more and more people to this fabulous area”.

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Summer Sun

Comedy, drama, spice and intrigue – the summer season at Sheringham Little Theatre looks set to offer a dazzling array of exciting shows.

Tickets have just gone on sale for this year’s summer rep and, with a carefully chosen programme of plays to choose from, theatregoers are sure to find something to entice them.

Debbie Thompson, director of the Sheringham Little Theatre told us that this year’s season launches into action with Teechers, by John Godber, on Saturday 6 July. This will be followed by Deathtrap by Ira Levin, We Found Love and an Exquisite Set of Porcelain Figurines Aboard the SS Farndale Avenue by David McGillivray and Walter Zerlin Jnr, Tom, Dick and Harry by Ray and Michael Cooney and Lettuce and Loveage, by Peter Shaffer.

“We can’t wait for 2013’s summer rep to begin – we are so excited about all the different plays,” she said. “And this year many of our best-loved actors are returning, having been carefully chosen for roles we know they will really shine in.”

This summer sees Rupert Mason, Madeleine Brolly, Sarah Langton, Loraine Metcalf, Ryan Starling and Richard Keightley take to the stage. They will be joined by Rebecca Todd,

Cornelius Garrett, Harry Williams and Ellen Waite in taking on a number of roles each.

John Godber’s fast-moving comedy runs until Monday, 15 July and then returns between

Saturday 3 August and Tuesday 6 August. Set in a high school, it takes a wry look at the education system and tells the story of three students.

Ira Levin’s Deathtrap is a dark thriller that opens on Wednesday 17 July and runs until Thursday 25 July before returning from Monday 19 August and Saturday 24 August.

The gripping tale focuses on former writer Sidney Bruhl and his thoughts of murder when presented with a script by an unknown playwright.

We Found Love and an Exquisite Set of Porcelain Figurines Aboard the SS Farndale Avenue sees the cast take on the various roles of the Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society for a romp aboard the SS Farndale. This runs from Saturday 27 July to Friday 2 August and then again from Monday 26 August to Saturday 31 August.

From Thursday 8 August to Saturday 17 August the hilarious tale of three brothers, Tom, Dick and Harry, will have the audience in fits of laughter while another comedy, Lettuce and Loveage, keeps them chuckling from Tuesday 3 September to Saturday 7 September as they follow theatrical Lettice Douffet’s own take on being a tour guide at potentially the dullest stately home in England.

“It is going to be a brilliant summer at Sheringham Little Theatre,” said Debbie. “All these plays will have something really special to offer and together will offer a fabulous season of shows.”

For more information or to book tickets visit www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com or call 01263 822347.

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Have you worked at Norfolk and Norwich Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , Cromer Hospital or any other NHS organisation in the country? Are you retired or thinking about retiring?

If so, you are warmly invited to attend a meeting hosted by Norfolk and Norwich Hospitals NHS FT on Tuesday 30th April 2013 at 10:30am until noon at Cromer Hospital.

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Thousands of North Norfolk electricity and gas users set to make savings

Nearly three thousand North Norfolk households will find out in the next couple of weeks how much they could save on their electricity and gas bills, now the initial results of a council-run scheme to use the power of numbers to negotiate reduced household tariffs have been announced.

Across the county six local authorities are involved in the ‘Norfolk Big Switch and Save’ scheme. In North Norfolk, where the scheme is run by North Norfolk District Council (NNDC), 2,796 households registered with Big Switch and Save, with nearly 12,000 households signing up across the county as a whole.

On 8 April, at the end of the registration period, energy companies in the UK were asked to take part in a ‘reverse auction’ and submit their Here we will tell you about the benefits of having a branch near lowest offers, the best of which would then be offered to all those who you. The NHS Retirement Fellowship is a registered charity with registered to see whether they could get a better deal. The auction was a approximately 170 branches throughout the UK with a current rising great success, with three companies, Sainsbury’s Energy, Scottish Power membership of 16,000 members and is the social, leisure and welfare and British Gas winning in three different categories – dual fuel, organisation for retired NHS staff. electricity only, and prepayment meter customers. Overall, 71% of the people who registered could make a saving on their annual electricity At the meeting we will explain the purpose of the Fellowship and the gas billstoby switching one of the offers, with an average saving varying activities that are undertaken within branches,Your discuss what are soand memories important your family to and your friends. of £111. The highest average saving would be £139 for Dual Fuel activities local members might be interested in and we would like to I can help you record them. opting for online billing. open a branch of the NHS Retirement Fellowship for retirees I havefrom been a voice customers professional for over 10 years and have Cromer. up-to-date and portable recording equipment. John Lee, NNDC Cabinet Member for Environmental Services, said, If you would like to leave a permanent reminiscence your life “A lot of hard-pressed residents ofofNorth Norfolk could soon be in If you are retired, planning to retire in the next few years or if you know for yourself, your family your friends, mehave a gone through the roof forand some really good then news.please Energygive prices anyone who has retired from the NHS, please come along on the 30th call and we can make recently an appointment to discuss how you would and I am very pleased that the council has been able to find April and bring your partner and your former colleagues with you. like to it, in the friendly atmosphere in your own surroundings. a way of reducing the burden for quite a few of them.” For further information about this or any future meetings please send an Households will be contacted over the next couple of weeks with their email to Chris Iremonger at england.south@nhsrgf.org.uk or telephone Guy Bartlett own specific offer. They are under no obligation to switch supplier after 01209 831636 receiving the offer, meaning that those customers not offered a saving

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Your memories are so important to your family and your friends. I can help you record them. I have been a voice professional for over 10 years and have up-to-date and portable recording equipment. If you would like to leave a permanent reminiscence of your life for yourself, your family and your friends, then please give me a call and we can make an appointment to discuss how you would like to it, in the friendly atmosphere in your own surroundings.

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business, ordering, listing, packing orders, packing stock and so on, by August 2009 it was getting too much for one person, so Ang's mum Susan was taken on board, her main role was and still is Packing Manager. To keep it in the Family our son Jason age 15 now also works for Ang's Attic during school holidays.

"I was in a IT Management role within a large construction company where he had worked for over 10 years. However the hours were getting longer and the stress was getting too much leaving little quality family time so we took the plunge," said Kev.

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North Walsham and District Branch of Cats Protection

While pregnant mums and mums with kittens are in our care, we give them extra attention. It is important to make sure that the mother cat receives additional food both while pregnant and once the kittens are born, so that she has sufficient milk to feed the kittens to ensure they are healthy and will thrive. As a general rule we are guided by the mother cat as to how much food she needs.

When a pregnant cat comes into care, we always check for fleas and worms and the ideal time to treat her is before she has her kittens. However it is important that we use the correct products as some should not be used and our vets recommend those which are suitable. Because worms are passed to the kittens via the mother’s milk, treating mum while pregnant creates a lesser problem once the kittens are born. Treatment for kittens also depends on their age or weight and the products used. This applies for both flea and worm treatments and, again, some products are not suitable, so veterinary advice is/should always be sought.

We often see kittens offered for homing at 6 weeks old. This is far too young as they have not built up their own immunity. Kittens do on occasion come into care without their mother at this age but they are kept separate from other cats until they have had their first vaccination. Although this does not provide full immunity, it does give them some protection should there be other cats in their new home. If both kittens and mum are still with us when the kittens are nine weeks old, we will get the mum neutered (she may have already started to call again) and also blood tested to ensure she is not FIV or FELV positive. She will then be vaccinated and micro chipped so that she is available for re-homing. Providing the blood test is negative for mum and she is healthy, we can assume the kittens will be too.

Cromer Society Excursion

book by 6 May 2013 for the next Cromer Society Excursion to the Maddermarket Theatre Norwich "Calendar Girls" by Tom Frith. Coach leaves Cromer Old bus Station, Cadogan Road, at 1pm on 1st June. £15 members (£16 non-members). Full details from Mrs Rattle on 01263 510003. Although this is our normal routine, sometimes things do not go as planned. Pregnancy is not always straightforward and there have been occasions when the cat has had to be rushed to the vets for a caesarean (you can guarantee the norm for this is at night when the emergency vet is on duty), which is an expensive operation. The kittens may be in distress as a consequence and very often some do not survive. For poor little mum, very often still just a kitten herself, this is quite likely to be her first experience of motherhood and now safely with us, will thankfully be the last.

If you are looking for a cat or kitten please give a call on 01692 535858. Alternatively you can visit www.cats.org.uk/northwalsham for a description and photographs of the cats before giving us a call on the above number. If however you are interested in receiving help to neuter your cat/kitten please ring 07880 256948 (to see if you are eligible for a voucher).

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Twi t t e r

Call goes out to find the next Miss Cromer

Cromer Carnival, now in its 44th year, is on the lookout for their Royal Family for 2013. The Carnival which takes place from 17-23 August, is appealing for residents to step forward and represent their town.

Roughton, Sidestrand, Sustead and Trimingham.

Contestants must be able to attend all day on Sunday 18th and Wednesday 21st August 2013 and for the whole of Carnival week, if possible.

The ever-popular Miss Cromer competition will take place at The Cliftonville Hotel from 7.30pm on Friday 3 May at which judges will select Miss Cromer 2013 as well as her Senior Attendant.

Organiser Michelle Hedge said “The Carnival is one of Cromer’s highlights and is a fantastic event to be part of. The role of Miss Cromer is a fabulous opportunity to represent Cromer and have a unique and fun experience. The night is very relaxed and all entrants will have the opportunity to have an informal chat with the judges. This is a brilliant way to kick off the coming Carnival season.”

Miss Cromer 2012, Elsie Yiasimi said “It was a wonderful experience I met some lovely people and it was a pleasure to represent my town. The amount of work that goes into the carnival is amazing!”

The winner who will be crowned Miss Cromer at a ceremony on Sunday 18 August, during Carnival week, will win a prize of £200, sponsored by Woodrows Chartered Surveyors.

Miss Cromer 2012 - Elsie Yiasimi with Jimmy Cricket The senior attendant, sponsored by Icarus Hines Butchers will receive a prize of £150.

Entrants must be 17 years old or over and live within the following areas Cromer, Suffield Park and the Parishes of Aldborough, Aylmerton, East and West Runton, Felbrigg, Hanworth, Northrepps, Overstrand,

The Junior Attendants competition will take place on Friday 24th May at 7pm at The Cottage in Cromer. The Prince and Princess competition will take place on Sunday 26th May at 3pm at the Community Hall.

ROSIE and GUY

Rosie and I met on the net when we were 59 and 64 and decided to make a fresh start in an area that was new to us. I liked the Woodbridge area and Rosie wanted to be close to the sea so we started our search there continuing on up the coast finally running out of land and arriving at Cromer. We fell in love with the second property and working on the basis of marks out of ten we gave the property an eight and promptly put in an offer which was accepted and we have never looked back. We just love it, our neighbours are wonderful, we find Cromer full of friendly and helpful people with a good selection of shops, local cinema and theatre, we also enjoy the beaches and surrounding countryside.

We took part in a local pantomime organised from The White Horse in Overstrand in aid of the charity ‘Nelsons Pathway’, this has given us a large circle of new friends, we also sing with a group called ‘Sing for Joy’ which has given us more friends. We are now looking to establish our businesses. Rosie, a retired nurse is continuing her dog minding business with an emphasis on day care, whilst I continue to provide voice-over commentaries, I am also establishing my business recording personal memories, I think people find it easier talking to someone outside the family with time and a suggested narrative”.

We love it here and plan to spend the rest of our days with our new found friends.

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Starters

Summer Menu 2013

Pastas and salads

Tomato, mozzarella and basil wontons

Melton crayfish and Scottish smoked salmon linguine

Spring onion salsa

Lemon, garlic, cherry tomatoes, fresh parsley, wilted spinach

Garlic and herb chicken salad

Dressed Cromer crab salad

Croutons, vine cherry tomatoes, honey mustard dressing

Salmon Gravadlax

Beetroot and vodka cured, fresh lemon, dill vinaigrette

Red cabbage coleslaw, mixed salad, parsley buttered new potatoes, baked ciabatta, crayfish cocktail

Gressingham duck salad

Parmesan croutons, baby gem, mixed leaf salad, herb oil red onion, rocket (v)

Freshly baked roll

Smoked pancetta, fresh parsley, lemon, chorizo, spinach, parmesan

Cromer crab, lime and ginger fishcake

Beetroot, toasted walnut and mascarpone salad

Fresh coriander, Napa slaw, crème fraiche, sweet Thai chilli sauce Medium rare and basil marinated, celeriac remoulade, chive oil

Soup of the day

The Grove tagliatelle carbonara

Mains

Steaks and Grills

Grilled, minted Norfolk lamb chump 8oz Norfolk pork sirloin steak ~ 8oz Icarus Hines rib eye steak 8oz Icarus Hines Rump steak Roasted Norfolk vine tomato, Waveney farm field mushroom, dressed salad, hand cut fries, skinny fries or herb diced potatoes

Tennessee pulled pork ciabatta

Barrow-smoked on cherry chippings, roasted for five hours; homemade barbecue sauce & coleslaw, Grove garden salad, choice of fries

Thai green king prawn curry – The Suffolk Asian style vegetables, lemon grass, fresh ginger, coriander, poppadum, sticky jasmine rice

Add a flavoured butter ~ fresh herb or cracked black pepper

Hevingham chicken and leek risotto Fresh parmesan, rocket, chives

Classics

Mrs Temple’s frittata

Smoked dapple, onion, potato, spinach, tomato; Buxton new potato salad, garlic and herb diced potatoes

Traditional dishes, cooked to perfection

Fish and chips

Battered in Woodfordes’ Nelson’s Revenge, mushy peas, tartare sauce, choice of fries, garden salad

Steak and kidney suet pudding

Pan seared fillet of Norfolk coast sea bass

Seasonal vegetables, homemade proper gravy, creamy Elveden mash

Hevingham chicken korma

Chargrilled courgettes, cream chive mash potato, green beans, smoked paprika, tomato herb sauce

Basmati rice, naan bread, mango chutney

Smoked haddock Florentine

Wilted spinach, poached egg, Hollandaise sauce

Crème brulee

Desserts

Provencal vegetable suet pudding

Garlic mash potato, wilted spinach, ratatouille

Lamb burger in toasted ciabatta

100% British lamb, Mediterranean herbs, mixed leaf salad, tomato chutney, your choice of fries

Pear and almond frangipane tart

Blueberry, vanilla

Crushed amoretti biscuits ,vanilla ice cream

Crispy wonton ravioli

Selection of Ronaldo’s ice creams British and Norfolk cheeses

Cheesecake

Coconut tart

Banana, vanilla, rich caramel sauce

Sharrington raspberry, white chocolate, coulis, mango sorbet

Norfolk honey and mint torte

Rich chocolate, chocolate sponge, double cream

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Public Schools’ Fencing Championship Fencers from Gresham’s took part in the recent Public Schools’ Fencing Championship, which attracts entrants from schools throughout the British Isles, including a number who have national representative honours.

Many schools, such as Millfield and Shrewsbury, have fencing clubs with forty or more participants and a long tradition of dominating this event. Therefore, it was a brave decision after only two terms of fencing at Gresham’s to send participants, bearing in mind the very real possibility of a whitewash.

Heydon in Norfolk participate in the Mount-Haes foil competition, the youngest age category available. Short of recent training time both wobbled a little in their initial poule fights, but avoided elimination in the first cut. In his second poule Olivier fought cleverly and turned his slight build to an advantage,

In reality, nothing could have been further from the truth. Clare Mawson from Melton Constable in Norfolk, making her first foray into any form of competitive fencing, took part in the tough Senior Girls’ Foil Competition. She fought with grit and determination avoiding the first round of elimination to demonstrate a cool head when dealing with opponents with much more experience. She was, unfortunately, knocked out in the first round of the direct elimination section of the event, but not before giving her, highly seeded, opponent a great deal to think about. She should be delighted with her final placing of 28th in a total entry of 39.

The following day saw Olivier Johnson from Salthouse in Norfolk and Johnny Willcox from

Pictured Humphrey Ho (without helmet) providing many of his opponents with difficulties. He was only a single victory away from the next stage but could not quite grasp the points he needed, and this led to his elimination. Again, he can be pleased with his final placing 79th in a total entry of 114. Johnny fared less well in his second poule, lacking some fine technique to

press home the advantage, although he again should be encouraged by a final placing of 87th of a field of 114.

On the same day Humphrey Ho, the quiet man of the group, tackled the Junior Foil event. The foil is not Humphrey’s favoured weapon but he seemed to enjoy making short work of many of his opponents in his first and second poule rounds, easily qualifying for the knock-out section of the competition. He automatically earned a place in the last thirty-two of the event, thanks to his numerous victories earlier and his first opponent seemed to be unable to read Humphrey’s attacks, leading to a 15-7 victory. This saw Humphrey through to the last 16, where his next opponent proved to be a tougher nut to crack. Using a more physical style than Humphrey he made greater stamina tell, allowing him to defeat the Greshamian 15-9. Nevertheless, Humphrey’s final placing of 15th from a field of 119 is highly creditable. After a long journey back to Holt from Crystal Palace that evening, and another early morning on Thursday Humphrey was again in fine form for the Junior Sabre, his favoured weapon. Again, victory in most of the poule matches appeared easy and he went through to the knock out stages. An early draw against the sixth seeded fencer saw Humphrey upset the odds with a convincing victory, which saw him through to the final 16. His next opponent was skilled, but unfortunately not skilled enough, and Humphrey won through to the final 8. However, his next opponent had fenced at international level and in a nail-biting fight Humphrey was defeated 15-13, which saw him exit. At the time of writing his placing is not certain, but he will be at least eighth in an entry of 75.

Mr Hall, Fencing coordinator at Gresham’s would like to thank all fencers involved for their hard work and willingness to travel a long distance, and Mr Stimpson for his excellent coaching thus far this year. The coming terms will, without doubt, see fencing at Gresham’s go from strength to strength.

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LINKS AWARDED GOLFMARK

The Links Country Park Golf Club has achieved the GolfMark award for high standards in Coaching, Playing and for having a junior and beginner friendly club environment.

The club in West Runton has ensured good procedures are in place, including for child protection, and has expanded its activities by running regular coaching sessions for juniors and by providing group and individual coaching in conjunction with the Norfolk County Golf Partnership.

The Links has bucked the national trend by increasing its membership numbers in each of the last two years and is set for further success. The club is very welcoming and the course provides a strong challenge for more experienced golfers, while still being enjoyable and accessible to juniors and beginners.

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The nine-hole course has seen significant investment and improvement over the last two years, including the addition of new teeing grounds, reshaping of fairways and a new irrigation system.

The GolfMark award being presented to the Links, From left to right, Malcolm Munday (Club Captain), Karen Young (from the Norfolk County Golf Partnership), Dominic Dyer (Director of Golf) and Caroline Collett, (Honorary Secretary)

England Golf, the national body for amateur golf, awarded the Links GolfMark status, while Sport England, the national body for all sports, has also recognised the Links with its ClubMark award.

Presenting the award, Karen Young of the Norfolk County Golf Partnership said, ‘I am delighted to present the Links with these awards. The club is an ideal venue for juniors and beginners to learn golf and to continue to enjoy playing the game throughout their golfing lives’.

Dominic Dyer, PGA Professional at the Links said ‘GolfMark is further recognition that we are achieving high standards. The club has a very welcoming atmosphere and we must thank our current members for that. They help visitors and new golfers feel at home and help make the club a place where you want to spend time and relax’.

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Cromer Library News

Music bounce and Rhymetime is back! Starting on Friday 19 April for six weeks. Run by Emma from Poppyland Surestart centre, for all children up to the age of five with an accompanying adult. 10am -11am. No booking needed. Monday 29 April 2pm - 4pm: Meet Stephen bett, Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk and his deputy Jenny McKibben. Come and share your views on crime and policing in your area. No booking required.

New! - Poetry Appreciation Group - 2pm Thursday 9 May - monthly. Explore and enjoy a variety of poetry with our new group. Come with your own poets or come and discover new ones. Contact Ann 01263 76508

Summer Reads comes to Cromer library Summer Reads is about discovering great new books, it is about readers recommending books to each other, and it is about supporting the development of eager, confident, and bold readers. The 6 books selected were chosen by readers for readers from a list of over 100 for their “artistic merit, readability, and because they are books we fell in love with, passionately believe in, and want to share with other readers”. The titles are: Behind the Beautiful Forevers – Katherine Boo Polish Boxer – Eduardo Halfon Beautiful Indifference – Sarah Hall This Isn’t the Sort of Thing That Happens to Someone Like You – Jon McGregor A Light Song of Light – Kei Miller Beside the Sea – Veronique Olmi Copies of each of these will be available to borrow from 22 April. Get Involved in Summer Reads at Cromer Library - Presented in a fun and friendly atmosphere, Get Involved events bring readers together to talk about reading, share the joy of hearing books read aloud, and discover more about the six fantastic Summer Reads titles. The books will come alive through readings, activities, discussions and other opportunities to step into the world of the books. You don’t even need to have read any of them – after these events we’re confident you’ll be borrowing them straight away! Dates planned for events are: Tuesday 14 May 2.30pm -3.30pm – in conjunction with NNAB Reading Group. Friday 23 August 5.30pm - 6.30pm – more details to follow. If you love reading, these events are for you.

REGULAR EVENTS Age UK drop-in advice desk - Second Thursday of each month 10am 12pm. A volunteer from Age UK North Norfolk will be available to offer 1:1 advice and information. No appointment needed. Cromer Carer Support Group - First Monday of each month 1pm – 3pm Do you look after a relative, neighbour or friend who is ill, disabled, has a mental health problem or a learning disability? If the answer is yes, then you are a carer. Relax, meet new people, enjoy activities and guest speakers. No booking required, contact Carers Forum - 01603 219924 for more details Saturday Storytime - Second Saturday of each month 11am – 12pm Come along to the library for stories and activities for younger children and families. Family History Drop In group - First Saturday of each month 10am – 12pm. Keen to research your family tree but not sure where to start? Our drop in sessions are for anyone interested in researching their family history Family history help - Tuesdays 2pm – 4pm Individual one hour advice sessions from our family history volunteer for anyone new to family history (max two sessions per person) using ancestry online library edition. Please call the library to book a place. Crime Scene - Second Monday of each month 6pm – 7pm A book group for lovers of crime fiction. Please call for details. Creative Writing Group - monthly on Monday mornings 10.30am – 12pm. For anyone with addiction/mental health related issues. Please contact the library for more information. Council at your Library - Delivering council information at your library. We have information on local services, leaflets, free access to councils and advice websites, a free-phone helpline to County, District and town councils, non-emergency police service, Citizens Advice, Age UK, Jobseekers Direct, Consumer Advice and Housing

Regular Special Offers Happy Fridays - All day every Friday – 2 for 1 offer on DVD and music CD hire (1 top title per offer) Saturday Special - £1 off the hire of all console games.

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One Church, Two Worship Centres, Four congregations Every Sunday...

9.00am @ The Parish Church – quieter & more traditional 10.30am @ The Parish Church – all age & contemporary 10.30am @ St Martin’s – smaller & more intimate 6.30pm @ The Parish Church – relaxed & informal

Sunday 28th April 3.30pm - Parish Church ‘A Time to Remember’ A short, quiet, 50 minute service, with opportunity to give thanks by name for the lives of those from our community who have died over this last year, and to light a candle for others we have loved but are no longer with us

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‘Discipleship Explored’ A short course looking at what it is to live as a follower of Jesus for details phone – 519055

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Cromer Carnival Confirms Aerial Acts for Carnival Day Cromer Carnival committee have confirmed the aerial acts that will wow crowds at this year’s Carnival Day on Wednesday 21 August. The Carnival will welcome not one but three aerial displays.

The mighty Blades Aerobatic Display Team and the Wildcat Aerobatics Team will be joined by The Princess of Wales Parachute Display Team – The Tigers. The announcement comes after the disappointing news that the Red Arrows will not be appearing at this year’s Carnival. The Blades are amongst the most experienced display pilots in the UK and all are former RAF fast-jet pilots and all are former Red Arrows. Their air display is renowned world-wide and audiences will be treated to a 15 minute, jaw-dropping sequence of over 30 separate manoeuvres. In the skies on Carnival day visitors will also see the spectacular Wildcat Aerobatics in their iconic biplanes. The Wildcats are East Anglia’s premier formation aerobatic display team and

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deliver a crowd-thrilling formation spectacular that encapsulates both close-formation aerobatics and synchronized pairs flying. Carnival Day will also see the return of The Tigers Parachute Display Team for Cromer. Dropping into the arena, smoke trailing, flags flying they will be performing several amazing formations both in the air and under the parachute. Carnival Chairman Tony Shipp said “We are delighted that crowds at this year’s Carnival will be treated to three aerial displays on Carnival Day.” He added “Since hearing the disappointing news about not getting the Red Arrows members of the Carnival Committee have worked hard to secure these very exciting aerial displays. Both the Wildcats and the Blades are well known for their displays at many of the country's top air shows and will be an exciting alternative to the Red Arrows.

They will be a great enhancement to the arena programme we already have booked for Carnival Day.” Carnival Day will offer crowds not only thrills in the air but thrills on the ground too with acts in the arena confirmed as Woodforde’s Dray, The White Helmets Motorbike Display Team, Romford Drum & Trumpet Corp, West Lancs. Dog Display Team and Out on a Wing Falconry. The Carnival has also released the dates for this year’s Royal Family competitions. The Miss Cromer and Senior Attendant Competition will take place on Friday 3 May at 7.30pm at The Cliftonville Hotel. The Junior Attendants competition will take place on Friday 24 May at 7pm at The Cottage in Cromer. The Prince and Princess competition will take place on Sunday 26 May at 3pm at the Community Hall.

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An appeal has been raised in the run up to the spring bank holidays asking people to consider giving blood before they pack up to go on holiday.

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) are requesting that people donate before they travel to help maintain blood stocks throughout the summer.

Nationally 7,000 units of blood are needed every day by hospitals to treat people suffering from a wide range of ailments and injuries. Blood donations are also a vital part of treatment for many conditions including cancer and long term illnesses. Traditionally, the routine of giving blood can be disrupted during the holiday period

as people are planning or enjoying trips away, often overseas. Certain holiday destinations could potentially increase the risk of travellers getting infections such as Malaria so, although the risk of infection is low, donors are asked to wait for six months after their return, before giving blood. NHSBT would urge donors to give blood before they travel to ensure blood stocks are maintained. Travellers to areas where West Nile Virus is present no longer have to delay donation. As they can be tested following their return, they are able to donate right away. If people are not sure if travel restriction apply to them, or have any questions, they can call 0300 123 23 23 to find out. Derek Carr , Lead Donor Relations Manager for NHSBT for the Anglia area, said “We would love to see both new and existing donors come down

News from the White Horse Overstrand with Head Chef Nathan Boon I am pleased to announce that we have created a new Taster Menu which will be available in The Barn Restaurant every Thursday - Saturday evening for the coming months. Our full restaurant menu is also available as is our Children’s Menu and super bar snacks so the choice is yours. As with all out dishes we have sourced as many of the ingredients as possible from our local suppliers and continue to insist on the very best quality fish, meat and vegetables that we can find. With the promise of warmer weather on the way we are expecting our garden and children’s play area to be in more demand particularly with younger families giving Mum and Dad the chance to enjoy eating ‘Alfresco'; while the children play.

The Easter holiday was a busy period for the pub and we would like to thank all our customer old and new for paying us a visit. Full details of our new Taster Menu can be found on our web site www.whitehorseoverstrand.co.uk

NATHAN’S RECIPE FOR LEMON SOUFFLé

Ingredients Knob of Butter 4 Medium Egg Whites 50gm Caster Sugar, plus extra for coating 8 Tablespoons ready-made Custard Finely grated Zest and Juice of two Lemons 2 Egg Yolks Icing Sugar for dusting, Enough for four 4” soufflé ramekins. Top tip: Use old cups if you haven’t got ramekins.

to one of their local sessions in May. We understand that people’sroutines change as they start to think about holidays and enjoying time away from their everyday lives to spend with family and friends, but we hope people will consider giving blood before they travel to help keep stocks stable throughout the summer months. Being willing to spare some free time, a couple of times a year, means you can help us to save lives.”

Anyone aged between 17-65, weighing more than 50 kg (7st 12lbs) and in general good health could potentially start saving lives by becoming a blood donor. There is no upper age limit for donors who have donated in the last two years. For more information or to book an appointment visit www.blood.co.uk or call 0300 123 23 23.

Method Heat the oven to 220 oC. Grease the ramekins with Butter then a layer of Caster Sugar to the top of the ramekins. Whisk the Eggs Whites and Sugar until soft peaks appear. The tips of the peaks should flip over not stand up.

Mix the Custard with the Lemon Zest, Juice, and Egg Yolk. Fold the Egg Whites in to the Custard mix little by little. Place the mixture in the ramekins filling just below the rim and bake for 9-10 mins.

Remove from oven and dust with Icing Sugar. Great served with Strawberry Jam or a Spring Fruit Compote.

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Readers Write ...

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Dear Margaret

I would like to let all the good people of Norfolk know that there are still people out there who care.

In August 2012 we accepted an offer on our property which was in the hands of Arnold Keys of Cromer and was given all the help that was required.

In October of the same year our buyers pulled out a few days before exchange, leaving us out of pocket and very, very angry.

We are now in April 2013 and we have now SSTC again and I firmly believe that this time it will be OK.

The confidence to continue with this very stressful situation has been down to the support we have received from the following people:

• Kelly Moran of Arnold Keys Cromer (now to be working with Watsons of Sheringham) - we will miss her, but i am sure Emma will take care of us.

• Michelle Hann (W.H. Brown Cromer) who arranged our mortgage for our new property in Sheringham.

• and Sue Seal-Coon of Hansells Solicitors North Walsham.

Both my husband and I could not have come back from the brink without the help we received from those people. We certainly had help from family and friends but help from the sources involved with conveyancing was invaluable. Yours sincerely

Jayne and Brian Lowe

Dear Margaret

Unfortunately, I have to agree with the Grumpy Old Man re charities. I really am sick and tired of all the appeals on TV - there are two charities I support - Arthritis Care and Kitalie (orphans in Uganda). I know where I want my money to go - I have SLE hence Arthritis Care. If you read the blurb on charity bags, a lot say that things will be sold at low prices to those who need them. I only put stuff in bags for recognised charities. I have a notice on the door, saying 'No Charity Bags - it just gets ignored. The same as double glazing salesmen - the double glazing was done a couple of years ago. I ended up sending a recorded delivery letter to the Managing Director of Everest, saying that if I wanted double glazing, I would ask for a number of quotes - I wouldn't just buy from someone who turned up on the doorstep - especially when their shirt was untucked and their breakfast egg was down their shirt front and that they could take us off their database and that any further communication would be considered as harrassment. We are bombarded with appeals - I am unemployed and on a very small pension, hence I am very careful about committing myself to any regular payment. I hate being approached in the street for charity - 'only £4 a month.' I explain very carefully that I am a pensioner on a very small pension and that I can not commit to a monthly direct debit. No one has ever done anything to help me - I've paid tax for who knows how many years and no one wants to help me. I have managed all these years - and no doubt I will continue to manage. I think charity ought to begin at home. Why are we sending all this money abroad? There are plenty of deserving causes here. Why do we think we have the right to interfere with another countries rules and politics? Their ways may not be the same as ours - but that is their choice. If I go to another Islamic country I have to obey their rules - including veils and no alcohol. I have to obey their rules - so why, when they come over here, do they expect us to follow their rules? Patricia Bates

Dear Margaret

Since the end of last summer, North Norfolk District Council has erected signs along Cromer promenade banning all cycles, scooters and skates. Cromer already has a reputation as the town that wishes its young people were invisible. The well-documented struggle to establish a skate park in the town is still a long way from reaching any kind of successful conclusion. Nevertheless, during the off-season, the council has quietly activated a 15-year-old by-law that was previously unenforced. It has done so on the basis of a single uncorroborated complaint, without any community consultation, and with no plans in place for how the ban will be policed. This action serves only to restrict yet further the opportunities available to our young people. The promenade is a major asset of the town, providing residents and visitors alike with a great deal of pleasure. Until these signs went up, it gave us the opportunity to share our public resources responsibly, and to teach our children a vital lesson by showing them how to do likewise. Promenades around the country accommodate a happy and harmonious mix of pedestrians, cyclists, scooter users, roller skaters, wheelchair users and pram pushers. It shouldn’t be beyond the realms of possibility for Cromer promenade to do so too. I have started an online petition asking North Norfolk District Council to reverse the ban. It can be found very easily by going to the change.org website, and searching for ‘Cromer promenade’. That the petition has already attracted over 130 signatures is a clear indication that there is a significant groundswell of opinion opposing the ban. Obviously, I hope that this letter will encourage others to sign the petition. More than this, however, I would urge all your readers, whatever their initial feelings on this matter, to read the comments left by those who have already signed. They will find a great many strong and varied arguments that express the case for reversing the ban far more eloquently and thoroughly than I have managed to do in this letter. Many thanks, Huw Parker, Cromer 26

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