Cromer Times 436 by Eric Hayton

Issue 436 14th December 2013

Merry Christmas and Happy NewYear

Covering Cromer, Mundesley, the Runtons and surrounding villages in association with the North Walsham Times and Sheringham Independent

Meet Father Christmas and his reindeer at Bacton Wood and Holt Country Park

Father Christmas will bring seasonal joy to local children (not to mention quite a few adults!) when he and his reindeer visit Bacton Wood near North Walsham on Saturday 14 December and Holt Country Park on Sunday 15 December.

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CROMER AIR TRAINING CORPS meet at Cromer High School 7pm Mon and Thurs. Tel: 01263 515452. CROMER ARMY CADET FORCE parade Tues nights 7.30pm-9.30pm at the cadet Centre, Cromer High School. For more information please call on 01362 656919 ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION Cromer Branch, Royal British Legion, Halsey House, Cromer 1st Fri each month noon winter, 7.45pm summer. New members welcome. CROMER BRIDGE CLUB - Play Duplicate every Monday evening. Novice players very welcome. For more details ring 01263 822778 Cromer Parish Hall COFFEE BAR open to all on Mon, Wed and Fri 10am to 12noon. Coffee, tea, light refreshments. Relax, make friends & stay as long as you wish. SEAVIEW PRE-SCHOOL five morning sessions per week 8.45-11.45am. Ages 2 1/2 - 5yrs. £5 per session (government funding for 3-yr olds Tel: 01263 514028 CROMER W.I. meet every second Thursday at The Community Hall in Garden Street. 2.30pm. Visitors welcome. St JOHN Hall, Bond Street - St John Adult Division, Tues. 7.30 - 9.30pm. Cadets, Tues. 5.45 - 7.30pm. ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Cromer & District branch meet every first Wed of month at The Cottage P.H., Louden Rd. at 7.30pm. New members welcome. Age UK North Norfolk, Information and Advice Drop In service. At Cromer library second Thursday each month 10am - 12. No appointment needed. Submariners Association (Nflk) meet first Wed every month 8pm at The Kings Head, Horsham St Faith. Contact Peter Cudby 01603 715449. 1st CROMER SEASCOUTS - meet on Mondays 7pm – 8.45pm. 01263 514562 MINNI-HOUSE CLUB of North Norfolk meet second Thursday of month at 2pm in Bodham Village Hall. For further information phone 01263 713328. Norfolk and Norwich Assoc. for the Blind - Information and Equipment Centre opens every Tuesday 9.30am 1pm in Merchant’s Place, 16 Church Street, Cromer. CROMER ORCHESTRA welcomes new members especially string and brass players. We meet at the Belfry Arts Centre Overstrand on Monday evenings 7pm to 9pm. All we ask is that you bring your instrument, a music stand, and lots of enthusiasm. Norman Moor 01263 511600 Chesterfield Hall, Cabbell Rd PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP Mondays 10 - 12, mothers (or fathers) can bring young children and have a chat while the children play with the toys. Throughout the year in school term time. Cromer Flower Club meetings held on 3rd Monday of each month at Cromer Junior School 7.30pm (no meeting in August). Visitors welcome. Contact 01263 513408. Royal British Legion, Women’s Section 1st Thursday each month at 2.30pm at The Cottage Hotel, Louden Rd, Cromer. New members welcome. Cromer Christian Fellowship - Former Gospel Hall corner of Station Rd/Norwich Rd. Sunday Service 10.30am. Cromer Youth Football Club - welcomes new players of all abilities aged 6-18 for training sessions & matches. For details contact Sharon Laws on 07767 325585 or visit www.cromeryouthfootballclub.co.uk Cromer & District Parkinsons Disease Society meets at the St John's Ambulance Hall, Bond Street, Cromer starting at 10.30am on the second Wed of each month. All welcome. Contact 01263 515138 for more information. Ballroom, Latin Classes. Red Lion Hotel, Cromer, Wednesday afternoons 2pm - 4.30pm. £5 per person. For information call 07526 883776 or 07538 801813 Sheringham Short Mat Bowls Club meet at The New Community Centre, Holway Road, Sheringham. Mondays 10am - 12noon all year round. Loan bowls available. Visitors and new members welcome. Pat 01253 823290 Sequence Dancing - East Runton Village Hall Fridays. Instruction 7 - 8pm. Social sequence with tuition 8-10.30pm. For details ring Sue Norman 01263 823506 Cromer & District Garden Society meet second Thurs of the month 7.30pm Community Hall Garden St Cromer. New members and visitors welcome. Annual membership fee £10. Visitors £2 per meeting. Call 01263 514399

Bittern DX Group Bittern DX Group currently holding our meetings at the Erpingham Arms on the last Thursday of the month, not The Roman Camp at Aylmerton Diabetes UK North Norfolk Voluntary Group meets 4th Thur each month (not Dec) at Cromer Methodist Church Hall at 7.30pm. Varied programme of speakers - meetings open to everyone. Jackie or David 01692 405492. Whist Drives Tuesday afternoons Suffield Park Bowls Club 2.15pm All welcome Fifty/Fifty Tea Dance - Mon afternoons at East Runton Village Hall, 2 - 4.15pm. Tea, coffee and biscuits. Details Sue Norman on 01263 823506. Visitors always welcome. Cromer & Sheringham Rotary Club. Dormy House Hotel, West Runton, Weds 6 for 6.30pm (except any 5th Wed in a month). Tel: 01263 578194 or 01263 577636 Cromer & Sheringham Inner Wheel Club meets at The Virginia Court Hotel, Cromer, first Thursday of the month, 6pm for 6.30pm. Further details (01263) 511759. Take-a-Break Baby & Toddler Group meets Tuesdays 10.00 - 11.30am during term time at Cromer Parish Hall. Contact Ann on 01263 512000 Take A Break Too Baby & Toddler Group meets Thurs 10 - 11.30am during term time at St Martin’s Church Hall, Mill Rd, Cromer. Contact Ann on 01263 512000. Overstrand Evening W.I. 3rd Wed Parish Hall 7.30 p.m. Tel: 834242 Mundesley Bowls Club Pavilion, Northfields, High St. Mundesley - Cash Bingo every Sun at 7.30pm and Whist Drives every Tue & Wed & Fri at 1.45pm. All welcome. NORTH NORFOLK BEACH RUNNERS open to all runners. Thursdays at 6.50pm at the Cromer Lawn Tennis and Squash Club (Norwich Road, Cromer). Nth Norfolk Wheelers Cycle Club leisure rides Weds 11am, faster rides 10.30am Sats. Meet Anglian Water reservoir just off Pretty Corner, Sheringham. Time trial racing Tues eves, some Thurs eves & Sun mornings, meet at Roy Boys layby. Club Secy Tim Collison: 01263 514785 Northrepps Pre-School Mon-Fri 8.30am - 3.30pm termtime. Hot lunches available. Funded places for 2, 3 & 4 year-olds.01263 579396 www.northrepps.norfolk.sch.uk’ Roughton Under 5s meet Mon-Fri 9-12 during term time. Ofsted registered. Funded places for 3&4 year olds. £6 per session for 2 year olds. More details contact 07553 456083 or visit www.roughtonunder5s.co.uk West Runton Scout Group: Beavers (age 6-8) Thur 6-7.15pm; Cubs (age 8-10 1/2) Tues 6.30-8pm; Scouts (age 10 1/2 - 14) Fri 7-9pm; Explorers (age 14-18) Mon 7-9pm. Details from Paul Henriksen, Tel: 01263 712288 North Norfolk Mencap Society Drop in Centre every Thurs 1pm-4pm at Merchants Place, Church St, Cromer Line Dancing every Wednesday at 7.30pm at Cromer Social Club - new dancers always welcome Folk Dance Club - The Community Hall Garden Street. Tuesdays 7.30pm - 9.30pm. No partner required. Keen beginners welcome. Tel 01263 578224 Cash Bingo every Thursday at Cromer Social Club eyes down at 7.30pm - new members always welcome Bridge Club at The Morley Club, Sheringham. Duplicate Pairs Thursdays 7pm and Fridays 2pm. Tel 01263 822087 Whist Drive. Pilgrim Shelter, Trimingham. Every Thurs 1.45-4pm, £1.50 per head, to include cup of tea and raffle. Kelling Model Flying Club The Morley Club, Sheringham second Wednesday of the month. 7.30pm for 8pm. New members welcome. Contact 01263 511466. ROAB Lodge Wednesday nights 8.15pm. Shipden Lodge, The Cottage, Louden Road, Cromer Modern Sequence Dancing - Mons at East Runton Village Hall, 8pm-10.30pm. T: Brian Payne 01692 403071 North Norfolk Chess Club Fridays 7.30 at the Morley Club, 48 Cromer Rd, Sheringham. All welcome. Contact club secretary Peter Hodkinson 01263 823814 NORTH NORFOLK AMATEUR RADIO GROUP. Wed and Thurs 10am - 4pm in the Radio Hut at the Muckleburgh Collection, Weybourne. New members warmly welcomed. Phone 01603 487047 or 01263 821936. Cromer Country Market held in Cromer Community Hall on 1st and 3rd Friday of every month from 10am - 12noon Extend, gentle exercise to music for the over 60s.

Northrepps Village Hall, Monday 2.30-3.30pm. Further info contact Lindsey 01263 768159 North Norfolk Pride represents LGBT people in North Norfolk. Informal social meeting on every Tuesday at the Red Lion Hotel, Cromer, from 7pm, except when we have a formal meeting (usually first Tues of the month). For details of our formal meetings visit www.northnorfolkpride.org.uk as these frequently change. Cromer & Sheringham Brass band rehearses at Upper Sheringham Village Hall at 8pm on Thursdays where members of the public are welcome to come in and listen to the music being practiced. Enquiries for the band to Secretary Steve Askew 01263 838411. Cromer Taekwondo School - Tues 6-8pm at Cromer Sports Centre. Open to any age between 6 and 65. New members welcome - 1st lesson free. Tel: 01263 711824 Suffield Park Bowls Club, Station Road. Whist Drive most Tuesdays, 2.15pm. Cash or Prize Bingos, Fridays twice monthly, 7.30pm. Bar - Raffle. All Welcome. North Norfolk Different Strokes. Support, info, fun for younger stroke survivors. Meet fortnightly Tues 2.304.30pm Sheringham area. Details 01263 715952 / 821480. Norfolk OCD Support has a support group meeting held fortnightly on a Thursday at Merchants Place, Cromer from 6.30pm - 8.30pm. Anybody affected by OCD can pop along on the night or can contact Steve for more details on 01603 893685 or email : info@ocdsupport.org.uk Website address : www.norfolkocdsupport.org.uk North Norfolk Model Engineering Club - meetings 1st Friday of each month at 7.30pm. A welcome is extended to visitors and prospective members of all ages. Further details from Gordon Ford on 01263 512350. Roughton Village Hall - Prize Bingo every third Friday in the month 7.30pm. All welcome Elderberries Sports and Social Club Badminton and Short Mat Bowling every Mon and Fri at Cromer Sports Hall 3pm-5pm. Casual players very welcome £1.50/hour or become a member. Please call Sheila Saunders on 01263 761142 New members always welcome. Roughton, St Mary's School Bingo. Come and join us. Including cash bingo! Every second Friday of the month (excl. August). 7pm doors open, 7.30pm eyes down. 1st Rural Roughton Mill Scout Group (incorporating Roughton Mill Brownies). Beavers (age 6-8) Mon 5.306.45pm. Cub Scouts (8 -10.5) Tue 7-8.30pm. Brownies (7-11) Wed 4.45-6.15pm. Scouts (10.5 -14) Wed 7-9pm. Explorer Scouts (14 -18) Thu 7-9.30pm. For further information, Contact Dave Stow on 01263 513895 Family Prize Bingo every Monday Woodlands Holiday Park, Trimingham. Book sales open 7pm, eyes down at 7.30. In aid of the East Anglian Air Ambulance Royal Air Forces Association Sheringham & District branch holds regular meetings and social events. All former members of the RAF and WRAF inc. members of their families welcome. Contact Joe Floyd 01263 511260 Railway Quilting & Craft Group meet every second and fourth Tues of the month at the Parish Hall in The Londs, Overstrand 10am and 12 noon. Small Quarterly charge. Details Vivian Maggs on 01263 576986 West Runton Sports and Social Club, Water Lane 01263 868866 Cash Bingo every Wed 9pm. General Knowledge Quiz every Sun 9pm. Every Tues - Line Dancing with our own teacher. Most w/ends - In house disco or Live Bands Norfolk Dixieland Jazz Band. At The Diplomat, Ormesby Road, Coltishall, NR10 5JZ on the first Sunday of every month. 1pm to 3.30pm. Admission free. Mundesley Haig Bowls Club opens for the new outdoor season at 2pm on Saturday 21 April. New members welcome, just come along. Further info 01263 721815. Extend exercise for over 60s at East Runton Village Hall, Tuesdays 2.30 - 3.30 Tel: 01692 407851 Cash Bingo every Friday at 7.30pm and every Sunday at 8pm at Cromer Town Football Club Short Mat Bowls in the Parish Hall every Wednesday and Thursday morning 9.15am for a prompt start at 9.30am. Tuition and bowls available. Contact Dorothy on 01263 510901 North Walsham Spiritualist Centre 6.30pm - 8pm every Sunday in the St John Ambulance Hall, Bacton Road, North Walsham. All welcome. CONTINUED ON PAGE 6...

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Cromer Lights Up!

On Saturday 7th December Cromer’s Christmas Lights were switched on by Dr Who star John Hurt in front of thousands of cheering people. Before the big switch on at 5.30pm visitors to the town enjoyed entertainment throughout the day including a Christmas Tree Festival and Charity Stalls in Cromer Church, a Nativity Festival in the Methodist Church and stalls, dancing, music and fayres in other locations across the town. From 4.30pm proceedings were conducted by Tony Shipp, Chair of Cromer Voluntary Entertainments Organisation in the centre of the town. Crowds were treated to an appearance by Olly Day and the cast of The Cromer Christmas Show who have been unable to perform the Show since Thursday night’s storm damaged the Pavillion Theatre on the Pier. Plenty of crowds joined in as the Rev Canon David Court then led people in singing a host of traditional carols, accompanied by the ever popular Salvation Army Band.

After the carols it was over to John Hurt to press the button and bathe the town in colourful light with the help of local schoolboy Ollie Robinson. Mr Hurt said “I’m delighted to say that Cromer provides a big red button! I shall enjoy squashing that”. As the lights went on the crowd cheered and

community groups working together to plan the events.

Paul Stowe, Chair of the Christmas Lights Committee said “this is the first year the lights have been switched on

without Vera Woodcock and we have put up two new lights at the entrance of the parish hall in Vera’s memory – an angel and a bell. An angel because Vera was one and a bell because Jingle Bells was Vera’s favourite Christmas song.” Vera, who was president of the Christmas Lights Committee died earlier this year at the age of 86, having been involved in the illuminations for over 38 years.

Mr Stowe went on to say “today is the culmination of eight weeks of hard work by a dozen volunteers on the lighting committee who this year have put up eight new set pieces throughout the town”. Tony Nash, Chair of the Christmas Event committee said “this year we decided to move all the Christmas stalls and activities indoors. It has been very successful with plenty of people visiting throughout the day”. Cromer, which has received severe damage along its seafront in recent days, caused by the storm, saw thousands of people visiting the town. Tracey Khalil, Chair of Cromer Chamber of Trade said “the day has been marvellous, there have been lots of people about and, as always, Cromer has pulled together as a community despite the exceptional tidal surges of the last few days”. The lights will be on until January 5th.

A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS from Photos courtesy Dave Roberts clapped as Christmas was officially welcomed in. Mr Hurt then spent the next few hours meeting fans and signing autographs in the Parish Hall.

A host of community groups have joined forces this year for Cromer’s Christmas celebrations which has seen Cromer Town Council, Cromer Christmas Lights Committee, the Chamber of Trade and many other

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THANK YOU & WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL IN 2014 Cromer Times 436 December 14th 2013

CROMER CHRISTMAS SHOW 2013

If you have been put off by the adverse, somewhat unjustified, comments about the Summer Seaside Special, don't be because the Christmas show is BRILLIANT!

The dancers yet again this year are fantastic, and it is better that there are four girl dancers again for this show. The show would not be same without them.

It is a truly wonderful Christmas extravaganza with the traditional Christmas carols and vibrant and lively show numbers.

I would suggest that you quickly go and buy tickets as there is something for all ages and you will be thoroughly entertained by everybody involved with this sparkling show.

Cromer's own Eddie Bushell and Jane Watkins, the solo singers capture all the moods of the show from the atmospheric Silent Night to the fast moving show numbers.

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The show has been devised, directed and choreographed by Di Cooke and Nigel Hogg is the Musical Director.

The colourful and stylish costumes were designed and produced by Laura Whyte and Beryl Patterson. The set design by Ian Westbrook adds greatly to this show. The skillful lighting design by Amanda Hill really compliments all the scenes.

Norfolk funny man, Olly Day, in his own unique style is great at leading the show, along with comedy illusionist, Martyn James doing some amazing magic, especially with Martini bottles.

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This great cast are assisted, once again, by Marlene's School of Dance they really provide the "ah" factor.

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. Meets fortnightly Wednesdays 2.15pm - 4pm at Sheringham Methodist Church on Cromer Road. Further information Harvey Pitcher 01263 512328 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. Terry 01692 406486

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. Junior Tennis Coaching in the Sports Hall at the High School every Saturday morning 9am -10am. All welcome, all equipment supplied. For further information call Colin 07774 810214 or 01692 501172’ 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.

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 2nd Fri every month (except Aug) at St. Mary’s School Roughton. Doors open 7pm Bingo starts 7:30pm. Good prizes & refreshments available Gresham Village Park Sunday Market and Carboot 1st Sun every month from 7 April. Gates open to public 10am, stall holders & traders 8am onwards to set up. Pitches £5. All proceeds to Play Park and Pavilion. Further details tomtye@myway.com or o07765 633549. 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 512450 Painting Classes - Painting and Drawing tuition for all levels of 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 Gresham Village Parent and Toddler Group meet in the hall at Gresham Village School and Nursery on Thursdays 1.15pm - 3pm - all 01263 577349 for further details MS monthly Drop-In, 10am - 12noon, last Thursday of each month at Sheringham Community Centre, Holway Road, Sheringham. Anyone affected by MS most welcome. Further details 01263 579453/820047 Railway Quilters and Craft Group meet on 2nd and 4th Tuesday between 10-12am at Overstrand Parish Hall, The Londs Contact Viv 01263 576986 Northrepps Over 60s Luncheon Club meet on the 3rd Thursday of every month at Northrepps Village Hall. All welcome. For further details ring Barry 01263 579782 Upper Sheringham Beading Group - meets one Saturday a month, 1 to 4 pm. Beginners' and more advanced classes available or bring your own beading project, friendly group welcomes new ladies. Contact Olga for details, 01263 514173 or olgaingram@aol.com’ Rock (Buns) & Rolling (Pins) W.I. meet on the third Wednesday of each month (except December- second Wednesday) at The Kings Arms Hotel, North Walsham at 7pm. We are open to all ages but aim to appeal to younger women. Visitors always welcome. For more info email elsa-sequeira@hotmail.com St. Benet's Trefoil Guild (Guiding for Adults) meet at Guide H.Q. 4th Monday of the month 2pm Contact Ann Russell 01692 405295 for details NHS Cromer & District Retirement Fellowship meets every third Wednesday of every month between 2.30 pm and 4pm at Cromer Hospital. For more information telephone Caroline Jennings on 01263 510002 or just come along

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Cromer Pier Damaged Christmas Show temporarily suspended

The record surge tides that hit Britain and in particular the coast of Norfolk & Suffolk severely damaged Cromer Pier. With one of the best ever Christmas Shows only just opened less than a week before, the damage to the pier and the Pavilion Theatre has forced the show’s cancellation at least for a few days. The worst ever surge tide damaged a number of businesses small and large right around the coast as well as requiring the evacuation of substantial numbers of homeowners from the worst-hit areas. As we go to press, the North Norfolk Distrcit Council doing all they can to get damage assessment from structural engineers. Is a member of your family or a It is to be hoped that the damage, which infriend self-harming? cluded many decking planks being ripped from the pier, can be fixed quickly so that the Do you think you are likely to Christmas Show can continue, hopefully even self-harm? before you read this story.

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Sheringham & Cromer Choral Society Concert - Musical Director Nathan Waring - SCCS Chamber Orchestra - Saturday 14 December at 7.30pm at Cromer Parish Church Mozart Requiem J.S.Bach Sleepers, wake Cantata 140 and Seasonal Favourites Soloists Jayne MaySysum (soprano), Freya Jacklin (alto), Paul Smy (tenor), Andrew Weeks (bass). Tickets £12 (£15 on the door) Box Office 01263 822347 The Royal British Legion Halsey House Christmas Fayre on Saturday 14 December 10am –

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Mundesley Community Choir are holding a Christmas Concert on 17 December at Mundesley Methodist Church 7.30pm. Tickets can be obtained from Janet on 01263 722022 at a cost of £5 each which includes punch and mince pies. There will also be a raffle and proceeds will go the Christmas Lunch for the lonely on Christmas Day which Mike Mardon arranges every year in

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Tuesday, 24th December: MORNING MASS OF CHRISTMAS EVE at St Joseph’s, Sheringham at 9am MIDNIGHT MASS at Our Lady of Refuge, Cromer at 9pm (Carols from 8.30pm); MIDNIGHT MASS at St Joseph’s, Sheringham at 12 midnight (Carols from 11.30pm).

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Wednesday, 25th December: MASS OF THE DAWN at Our Lady of Refuge, Cromer at 9am; MASS OF THE DAY at St Joseph’s, Sheringham at 10.30am. FEAST OF ST STEPHEN, THE FIRST MARTYR Thursday, 26th December MASS at St Joseph’s, Sheringham at 11am FEAST OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST Friday, 27th December MASS at 9.30am at Our Lady of Refuge, Cromer. FEAST OF THE HOLY INNOCENTS Saturday, 28th December MASS at St Joseph’s, Sheringham at 9am

TIMES OF CONFESSIONS BEFORE CHRISTMAS Saturday, 14th December at 11am PARISH ADVENT RECONCILIATION SERVICE at St Joseph’s, Sheringham (3 Priests available for Confessions) Saturday, 14th December from 3pm-4pm at Our Lady of Refuge, Cromer Saturday, 21st December 9.30am – 10.30am at St Joseph's, Sheringham and 5pm – 5.30pm at Our Lady of Refuge, Cromer. 8

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Christmas Party at Briningham House on Friday 20 December 7.30 pm-11pm. Excellent 60s/70s Music from a favorite local band, The Footfaulters. Dancing, raffle, bar & much more. £12.50 to include a welcome drink and hot food. In aid of St. Maurice Church, Briningham. Tickets from Bob Lomax 01263 860611

Christmas Music from The Cliftonville Singers at 7.30pm on 15 December in Holy Trinity Church,

West Runton - £5 on the door to include refreshments

The Keeping Abreast Group invites you to a Coffee and Chat Drop in Session Tuesday 7 January 2014, 10am to 12midday, at Merchants Place Church Street Cromer. Join us for coffee and a chat and find out more about Breast Reconstruction following Breast Cancer. Volunteers who have had breast reconstruction will be on hand to offer support, provide information and chat about reconstruction in an informal and relaxed atmosphere

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Enrolment for new 10 week Extended Lecture Course "Beyond the Potting Shed" A Social History of the English Kitchen Garden presented by Charlotte Philcox. Lecture starts at 10.30am. The Cottage Louden Road, Cromer.

Wednesday 15 JANUARY 7pm

Recorded Music Session: "Face the Music" presented by Philip Sapwell Suffield Park Bowls Club Station Road Cromer

Don't forget the next booking date for The Cromer Society visit to the Maddermarket Theatre in Norwich to see "Last of the Red Hot Lovers" by Neil Simon is the 28 December 2013.

RNLI Cromer to benefit from Christmas Sing-along

On Monday 23 December, starting at 6pm, The Grove in Cromer will be hosting a Carol Concert evening with donations benefitting Cromer RNLI.

The evening will provide a perfect opportunity for all the family to join in singing all the well known favourite Christmas carols. There will be mince pies etc available during the evening and proceeds donated during the evening will be given to the RNLI.

Charlie Hodson, Executive Chef at the Grove, who is now a volunteer on RNLI Cromer’s team is keen to support Cromer’s local charities. He said “This is another example of how The Grove can support our local community”.

He added “This is the first of several exciting events planned for 2014, which will benefit RNLI Cromer as well as other charities”.

So bring all the family - all ages welcome - please come along and enjoy yourselves.

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Meet Father Christmas and his reindeer at Bacton Wood and Holt Country Park

Continued from front cover... As well as the chance to meet Father Christmas, children and their accompanying adults will have an opportunity to follow a Christmas trail through the woods to learn about animals and their winter hibernation habits, collect items to make a wildlife treat, and make a Christmas spectacle!

At the end of the trail reindeer from Melsop Park Farm will be waiting for their Christmas snack, and of course there’ll be presents for all the children.

Father Christmas and his reindeer will visit Bacton Wood on Saturday 14 December, and Holt Country Park on Sunday 15 December, 10.30am – 12.45pm on each day (last entry to the trail 12.15pm). £3 per child, adults free (all children to be accompanied by an adult, please), no booking required – and everyone is advised to wear appropriate footwear and to wrap up warm! Dogs on leads welcome. Hot drinks will be available and note there is a small parking charge at Holt Country Park.

Further details are available from North Norfolk District Council Event Ranger on 07920 576634 or visit www.northnorfolk.org/community.

Council gallery hosts new exhibition

North Norfolk District Council’s public art gallery is currently presenting a debut exhibition entitled ‘Mixed Media Exhibition’ featuring a collection of observational and creative works by young local artist Charlotte Rowlands. The exhibition runs until 27 January 2014.

Self-taught 24 year old North Norfolk Artist Charlotte Rowlands, from Roughton, near Cromer, has achieved an inspiring portfolio of mixed media from original portraits and wildlife to stained glass 3D work. She has been encouraged and creatively nurtured by her artist mother Karen Rowlands, who formally exhibited at NNDC last year.

Charlotte said “I love the challenge in drawing portraits of observing and capturing the subtle details that make each individual person unique. The simplicity of colour and rawness of pencil I feel brings an honesty to the portraits. When drawing animals I like to use pastel and charcoal to achieve the quality of light, fluffiness in the fur. Making stained glass presents a very different challenge to drawing. An image needs to be captured in a few simple lines, then developed by the choice of colours and textures of glass.”

Council calls for guarantee on ‘crucial’ Coasthopper service

North Norfolk District Council (NNDC) has called for Norfolk County Council to guarantee that there will be no reduction in the Coasthopper bus service that links isolated towns across the district throughout the year.

In a motion approved at a meeting of NNDC Full Council last month councillors agreed to urge the County Council not to cut the service, and that if there were any proposals for changes to the service there should be full and meaningful consultations with residents and stakeholders in North Norfolk before any changes could be implemented.

The Coasthopper bus service, currently run by Norfolk Green, carried 545,523 passengers in 2012, with an estimated increase to over 570,000 this year. Norfolk Green has said that any cuts in County Council funding over the next two years would force them to reduce the level of service, most especially in the winter.

Tom FitzPatrick, NNDC Leader, said “The Coasthopper bus service plays a crucial role in the district, providing essential links between our coastal and neighbouring inland communities.

“It is a vital component of the North Norfolk economy, making it possible for people to travel outside their towns and villages throughout the year. We are very concerned by the County Council’s proposals to drastically reduce the funding of this core service. Any cuts will potentially lead to further rural isolation for many people across the district and threaten to make life more difficult for our tourism and business communities.”

The full wording of the motion as passed is: “North Norfolk District Council calls for Norfolk County Council to guarantee that there will be no reduction in the service and to consult fully with the residents and stakeholders in North Norfolk on the details of any potential changes when these are known.”

The exhibition will provide original and great value seasonal gifts ranging from £8 to £180, with the additional offer of commissions for drawings and stained glass.

NNDC seeks to offer opportunities to local artists to display their work in the well-lit first-floor ‘gallery’ area in its Holt Road offices in Cromer, and in turn provides staff and visitors to the building the opportunity to see a variety of different artists’ work. Currently six exhibitions are held annually; open for view to the public during normal office hours, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8.30am – 5pm; Wednesday 10am – 5pm; Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm.

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Whatever you do, don’t miss the Jetty Café’s generously filled crab sandwiches. ‘Country Life’ magazine, July 2013. ‘Relax in a fresh, modern environment and enjoy the award-winning crab salad. Julia Bradbury, ‘CountryFile’ magazine, May 2013. ‘Cromer carbs are a speciality, and the Jetty Café in Cromer does an award-winning crab salad. Kenwood Food Lovers Bucket List, 2013.

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Poetry appreciation Group - second Thursday of each month 2pm start. Explore and enjoy a variety of poetry with our group, concentrating on established poems and understanding well-known poets. For more information contact Ann (01263) 761508

enterprise north norfolk business start-up advice - Are you thinking about starting a business? Why not talk your ideas through with an experienced Business Adviser at Cromer Library. A Business Adviser will be at the library on Tuesday 7th January between 10am and 1pm for free pre-booked appointments. To arrange a meeting e-mail info@enterprisenn.co.uk or telephone (01263) 569360. For more information visit www.eneterprisenn.co.uk

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Hello, my name is Ronnie the Responder. I am writing this article in order to clarify the question that I and my colleagues have recently been asked, which is:

Is the community Public Access Defibrillator (cPAD) scheme and Community First Responder (CFR) scheme the same?

The cPAD scheme is an independent scheme that allows communities to fund raise in order to establish an Automated External Defibrillator in a high visibility cabinet that is attached to the external wall of a building, although they can also be placed within public buildings such as sporting venues, shopping complexes and doctor surgeries, in fact in any location where people are likely to congregate and is for use by the public.

The defibrillator is accessed by a code given by the ambulance service dispatcher when you dial 999, (In all cases dial 999 first as it is really important that the professionals are on their way). Your local ambulance service will notify you if there is a cPAD box near to you and if it is easily accessible, and give you the access code to the box. If you are willing they will ask you to get this and commence the relevant actions. No training is required to use the defibrillator as, once activated, it will give verbal instructions. However, awareness or training sessions in basic CPR and use of AEDs are useful and can help with confidence in using a defibrillator.

A Community First Responder is a volunteer who is trained by the ambulance service to attend emergency calls in the area where they live or work. Our aim is to reach a potential life threatening emergency in the first vital minutes before the ambulance crew arrives on scene. We are sent by ambulance control to life-threatening emergencies such as cardiac arrest, heart attack chest pains, severe asthma attack, diabetic Hypoglycaemic attack, epilepsy and anaphylactic shock.

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will always be mobilised to every call that the First Responder attends. Once the Ambulance arrives on scene, the Community First Responder will hand over to the crew and may be asked to assist. After the case is complete and the patient is on their way to the hospital, the Responder is required to telephone Ambulance control to notify them that they are clear of the incident.

First Responders utilise their own vehicle, pay their own insurance, road fund licence, MOT and fuel. They also provide their own protective clothing. We carry our own AED and Oxygen along with a variety of therapy masks, airways, bandages and dressings. The only medication that we carry and are authorised to administer is Dextragel for use when someone has very low blood/sugar levels.

i hope that you have found this information useful and should you have any further questions the please let me know by email, c/o jbegley007@yahoo.co.uk or phone me on 01263 576539.

We live or work in area where a group is set up and can get to an incident in just a few minutes while an ambulance resource is on its way. Our role is to help stabilise the patient and, in doing so, keep the patient alive until the arrival of the more highly skilled ambulance crew, who are trained to undertake further life saving techniques. An ambulance

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Cromer Times 436 December 14th 2013

Fred's Return from Everest Base Camp

On 11 November Fred Corbett, a cabinetmaker from West Runton, returned from a successful 18 day trek to Everest Base Camp, to raise money for the Ellen Mezzetti Memorial Fund.

air lifted out to Katmandu Hospital.

We were extremely lucky with the weather,

He flew from the UK to Katmandu then on to the notoriously short air strip at Lukla, high in the Himalayas of Nepal. From there he trekked through the pine forests and over long suspension bridges spanning deep gorges, gradually climbing higher into the more bleak mountainous regions.

There were 20 people in our party said Mr Corbett, plus guides, a doctor, sherpas and 5 yaks, and we stayed in tea houses in small remote villages and Buddhist temples. Of the 20 people in our party 18 made it through to Everest Base Camp. One person who became seriously ill due to altitude sickness had to be

not been able to make Base Camp because of over 4ft of snow. The steep uneven stone paths combined with headaches, nausea, tiredness and lack of sleep which is common at high altitudes, made for tough going, but a thoroughly rewarding trip through stunning scenery and friendly welcoming local people.

Having funded the whole trip myself we initially hoped to raise £1000 but at present we have raised over £2500 for The Ellen Mezzetti Memorial Fund at Epilepsy Research UK.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped with invaluable training and a massive thank you also to everyone who has generously sponsored me and donated money.

most days having a sunny, still, cold morning and cobalt blue skies. The previous parties had

Norfolk Car Enthusiasts

The second meeting of the newly formed Norfolk Car Enthusiasts club took place on November 27th at the Bluebell Inn in North Walsham and attracted an keen group of 13 people with an eclectic range of interests from supercars to classic cars.

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Cromer’s New Year’s Day Firework Display

all eyes will be on the skies above Cromer Pier at 5pm on 1 January 2014 for the traditional new year’s Day Firework display, and organisers hope as many people as possible will again come to Cromer for the day – but urge them not to leave it until the last minute to come to Cromer.

This year’s display has been specially designed to conclude with red fireworks, representing the poppies, floating on the sea to mark the 100th anniversary of the commencement of the First World War in 1914.

“We’re delighted it’s become such a successful annual event, and with plenty of good vantage points to watch the display, come early, we don’t want anyone to miss it,” says Firework Committee Chairman Jim Bond.

“The idea has always been to bring people up to the coast for a breath of fresh air, something to eat and drink, and a fabulous firework display over the sea fired from Cromer Pier at 5pm. "This year, 1 January is a Wednesday, so linger longer and enjoy the evening. Cafés, pubs and restaurants will also be open, so there'll be plenty of places to get a cuppa or something stronger." There will also be teas and coffees in the Church with mulled wine outside Cromer Museum. Raising over £3,000 for local good causes – and funding the following year’s display – the annual display attracts up to 8,000 people into Cromer on New Year’s Day. "This year’s show will be as spectacular as in previous years. Premiere fireworks have been planning and building the show over the last few months and are hoping more than ever to produce effects that will light up the sea in a v ariety of colours, but this, as always, is all weather dependent.”

3pm Fun run Work off those New Year’s Eve excesses with a gentle jog along Cromer Prom – or a five minute dash if you’re up to it! North Norfolk Beach Runners are organising their annual One Mile Fun Run as a curtain-raiser for the firework display at 5pm.

Starting from the pier forecourt at 3pm, the run is open to all ages and abilities, with categories for under 13 year-olds, 14-16 year-olds, seniors, and even Fancy Dress. Registration will take place from 2.30pm on the pier forecourt for a fee of £1.

sPenD tHe Day in CroMer Prior to the fireworks there will be illuminated light-sabres and lanterns available to buy during the afternoon out side Cromer Museum

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(next to the Church). Mulled wine will again be served outside the museum, with tea, coffee, and hot soup available in the church.

Local cafés, pubs, shops and restaurants will also be open and other vendors are planning to ensure the crowds who descend on Cromer won’t go hungry. Please see the Town Council website (www.cromertown.org) and facebook page (‘New Year's Day Fireworks, Cromer’) for a list of some of the traders who will be participating. “PLease GiVe GenerousLy” Donations from spectators last year raised over £8,500, which is divided between funding the following year’s display and local charities.

“Everyone’s aware that budgets are still tight, but we do ask people give as generously as they can,” says Jim Bond. “Just a few coins can make a lot of difference to local charities and good causes – and without everyone’s help we couldn’t continue the annual display.”

Visitors are urged to arrive in Cromer as early as possible on New Year’s Day. All three town car parks will be open. Runton Road car park will be charging a fixed charge of £2 per car for all day parking from 2pm on the day. Normal car park fees will apply on all other car parks.

Please note Cromer Pier will be closed from 8am on New Year’s Day until after the display (7pm approx) although Tides Restaurant will be open from 10am – 4pm.

Cromer New Year’s Day Firework Photography Competition

For the second year running the committee has announced the return of their annual photography competition to mark the 15th year of the annual display which began in 2000.

After the success of last year’s inaugural competition, which saw over 200 entries, it is hoped that everyone from children to artists and community groups to ambitious individuals will enter and get involved in this fabulous event.

The competition is open to children, adults, amateur and professionals alike, so come along to Cromer on New Year’s Day, bring your camera, photograph the event and get creative.

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This year the competition will be split into two age groups – Adults and Juniors – and each group has a different brief. The Adult age group is open to photographers entering photos of ‘Cromer’s Fireworks 2014’ and the Junior age category is open to photographers entering photos of ‘Cromer on New Year’s Day 2014’.

The winner of the Adult age category will have their image turned into the official poster for the 2015 New Years Day Firework event as well as use in other promotional material. Local electrical retailer Bennetts have also teamed up with the North Norfolk News to offer the winner the latest Toshiba tablet package worth £300.

In the Junior category there will be two different age groups – 11 years and under and 12-16 years. The winner of the 12-16 years category will win a Nexus tablet worth £180 and the winner of the 11 years and under category will receive a Scroll 4” tablet worth £55 all courtesy of Bennetts, Cromer. Cromer Times 436 December 14th 2013

All the colour of Snow White

The cast of this year’s pantomime have arrived at Sheringham Little Theatre in a blaze of colour.

As costumes are fitted and rehearsals for Snow White begin, familiar faces are being welcomed back and new performers being introduced to the coastal venue.

Muddles and Russel Hicken as Nanny Knotty Knickers.

Russel said “This is my fourth year playing the pantomime dame at Sheringham so it feels like coming home for Christmas!

This year’s festive production begins on Friday, December 13 and runs until Saturday, January 4.

back in Sheringham for the second time,” she admitted. “I am looking forward to getting stuck into the role of Snow White and really making it my own.”

Wicked stepmother Loraine has not appeared in panto at Sheringham before but is a regular in the Summer Rep. “I can’t wait to get started. I have played the evil character in other pantomimes and I just love it. All that booing and hissing is just wonderful!” she said.

Written by West End star Killian Donnelly, who is currently starring in The Commitments, and has appeared in blockbuster film Les Miserables alongside Russell Crowe, it looks set to be a lively production.

Pantomime director Simon Thompson said Killian’s version of Jack and the Beanstalk was so successful last year that the theatre was keen to work with him again.

“Killian really understands pantomime – the tradition, the use of dialogue and what people are looking for in terms of pace,” he said. “His writing appeals to young people because it is contemporary but at the same time it has the right balance for adults too.”

The production stars Rachel Waring, as Snow White, Loraine Metcalf, as the Wicked Queen, Kyle Fraser as Prince Charming, Rik Warren as

Simon said Snow White promised as much singing, dancing and great family fun as last year’s Christmas show.

“It looks like the show is going to be a lot of fun. It is a great script, which had me laughing out loud from the very first moment I read it.” Rachel is also returning the venue for the festive season. Last year she played Jill in Jack and the Beanstalk.

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With Christmas fast approaching it is time to reflect on the past year and to mention some of the cats that we have looked after.

With nearly 300 cats being cared for by the branch this year and over 210 having been found new homes, our fosterers have been kept very busy. Two cats which came into care as strays were reunited with their owners because they had been chipped, five cats were returned to their owners and sadly we lost six cats because they had serious health problems. Much to our delight several of our long term residents have been re-homed as have all of the older cats, apart from one. Max, the oldest cat still in care is, however, not available for re-homing as he is a “golden oldie” cared for by Pauline, one of our fosterers, and at nearly 19 years old is very happy to retain his position as a Cats’ Protection cat but also continues to enjoy his freedom and home comforts. With so many cats, our vet bills have been considerable as all cats have a “vet check”, are vaccinated, micro chipped and in some instances blood

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tested for FIV/FELV. With several cats also needing operations, X rays, etc, our fosterers are familiar faces at the vets. For example, Caramel, a dear little kitten, who required cage rest after damaging one of her legs, and Mickey and Jim two of the older cats who needed dentals. Fortunately, fundraising has gone quite well despite raising less money at two of our major events. As well as car boot sales, street collections, bingo and table top sales we have also been selling some of our goods on line and these sales are proving very successful. Our final fund raising events for this year, a table top sale and a Quiz night, will have taken place by the time you read this. We would like to thank everyone who has been involved during the year, helping cats in their own special way.

We are delighted to have opened the doors to our brand new practice on 4th December at 8.30 am. Come along and have a look at our new facilities. We have 5 individual consulting rooms, separate cat and dog waiting areas our shop ‘Miramar Pets’ is incorporated in the spacious waiting area. Our custom built Reception Desk enables our reception staff to help with your enquiries in an efficient, professional manner. The Consulting Rooms are equipped with their own computers which link with each other and our Cromer Surgery so no matter where you are seen your pet’s records will always be available to the Vet. Our new ‘Prep’ (preparation) room has more space with a nurses station centrally located to enable constant monitoring of our separate cat and dog wards, as well as the isolation unit. The Theatre has its own piped gas supply and is equipped to a very high standard. There is plenty of Office Space for our administrative team and a comfy staff room for us to relax in at coffee time. In the Shop we are stocking well-known brands such as James Wellbeloved, Arden Grange and Royal Canin. As well we have a good selection of toys, leads, collars and other pet supplies and necessary accesories. If you can’t find what you want just ask and we will do our best to get it for you!

With Christmas now only a few days away we need to remember the cats in our care and make sure that everything is safe for them. Securing the Christmas Tree (in case your kitten decides to climb it), making sure the decorations are shatterproof and the cat does not eat anything it should not (eg tinsel, chocolate) will ensure that everyone has a very Happy Christmas and large emergency vet bills will be avoided. We wish all our cat loving friends a very Happy Christmas and a Healthy and Prosperous New Year. 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 to find out where any particular cat is being fostered. 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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Cromer Squash Club

BAKER IS DELIGHTED AS HE REGAINS OVER 35 CROWN

Veteran former club champion John Baker rolled back the years on Friday evening when he regained the Club’s prestigious Over 35 title which he previously won nine years ago in 2004.

The third game turned out to be crucial as the two players traded point for point with very few mistakes until Spruce made a couple of vital unforced errors. With the score at 7-7 he lost his serve when he “tinned” a routine back hand drop and then, more importantly, having regained the serve and serving at 7-8 he sportingly called a double hit against himself to return the serve to Baker who went on to take the game 9-7.

Baker, who announced himself as a teenager when he won the club’s handicap tournament in 1984 and went on to win four club championships in the late 1980s and early 1990s just had the edge over fellow veteran, Gary Spruce coming out on top 9-7, 7-9, 9-7, 10-8 in an entertaining and well contested final.

The Over 35 tournament was first contested in 1985 and is held in memory of former club member Jeff Morris who died at the club earlier that year and it was fitting that Jeff’s daughter Debbie, was among the large and appreciative crowd who watched the match from the balcony.

Baker, who Technical Director Barry Starling says “Still hits the ball cleaner than any other player in the club”, started the match as though he was going to storm to victory as he opened up a 7-0 lead in the opening game and had “game ball” at 8-3 before Spruce rallied to within one point only for Baker to take the

The match looked to be heading for a decisive fifth game when Spruce opened up a 6-1 lead in the fourth and then twice went on to serve for the game at 8-6 before Baker regained the serve and, at the second attempt, closed out the game 9-8 to win the match 3-1 and regain his title.

game 9-7. The second game was almost a mirror image of the first as Spruce opened up a 6-2 lead as Baker served no fewer than ten times before being able to win his third point. He clawed his way back to 5-6 but Spruce always just had the edge and he drew level as he took the game 9-7.

After receiving his trophy Baker, who had to settle for the runners-up trophy in 2008, said: “To win this title again means a lot to me since some thirty years ago it was Jeff Morris who actively encouraged me to join the Fire Service and I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for him. The final was hugely enjoyable to play in and Gary proved himself not only a terrific opponent but also a terrific sportsman when he held his hand up at such a crucial time in the third game.”

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Overstrand Gardening Club held their Christmas party in the Parish Hall, Overstrand on 2 December.

It was a bring and share lunch with an excellent array of both savoury and sweet foods provided by the members.

A cryptic clue quiz was organised by Mrs. L. Irving and a free raffle was provided by the club who also provided the wine and soft drinks.

Following lunch Christmas carols were sung to the accompaniment of Mr. M. Storer.

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Our competition table looked fabulous and was judged by Jenni with constructive comments. Best in show was Joan Matthews.

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Intrepid campers raise money for Cromer RNLI

Sue and Mick Crick, who hail from Holt near Norfolk, spent more than 12 weeks travelling around the coast of England in 2013, visiting more than 70 lifeboat stations along the way. The couple also took their Labrador, Nell, along for the ride which started in Cromer on 24 March and finished at the same station on 1 July. Sue and Mick said they were inspired to do the trip by their many happy memories of their visits to lifeboat stations in the past. They carried RNLI buckets and had official stickers in the van to let people know about their challenge and were delighted to find that money was donated by people they met on campsites as well as when they stopped. So far they have raised approximately £1200. They left Cromer RNLI station to travel along the coast road and by the time they had reached Aldeburgh RNLI Lifeboat Station in Suffolk, it was snowing. Sue laughingly said, ‘There was snow on the beach, it was very cold and at one time the temperature in the campervan was -7 degrees, but we were determined to continue.’ A special presentation was made to them on Sunday 1 December in recognition of the money raised through voluntary contributions given to them on their travels.

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CROMER MUSIC EVENINGS - REVIEW OF CONCERT HELD AT TEMPLEWOOD, NORTHREPPS ON 17 NOVEMBER ALBANY PIANO TRIO - Pippa Harrison (Piano), Gemma Sharples (Violin) and Verity Evanson (Cello)

Cromer Music Evenings have again brought to Templewood an ensemble of young musicians of the highest calibre, forming the Albany Piano Trio. The Trio, after a busy summer coaching in the south of France, as musicians in residence at Abbeyfield House, Kew, and performing around the UK in festivals as part of Live Music were now are today in North Norfolk playing in the Music Room at Templewood.

Mozart’s Piano Trio in E major K542 opened the concert - immediately it was very obvious that here was an ensemble of sheer musicality, technical skill, total rapport between each player, which was maintained throughout the next two movements.

In complete contrast were two pieces by the composer Lili Boulanger, who died at the age of 24 years. The two works were written just before her death, namely A Sad Evening and Spring Morning, both being in impressionistic style and texture and very much influenced by Debussy’s writings with dissonant harmonies, majestic chord clusters deep in the bass register supported the most beautiful melodic lines shared by both violin and cello. The wonderful compositions surely ‘painted’ the meanings of these two works through the medium of music. Turina Joaquin’s Circulo Op 91 in three movements, but played through without breaks titled Dawn Sun Up, Day Unfolding and Fiesta all having a true Spanish flavour. Again such a descriptive work which invites the listener to

Local Film for the New Year

Northrepps Film Society has a treat in store for Thursday 2 January when it will be showing a film set and made in Cromer. In Love with Alma Cogan, with Roger Lloyd-Pack (Vicar of Dibley, Only Fools and Horses) and Niamh Cusack, is a gentle comedy about the manager of the Pavilion Theatre who remains besotted with the 1950s singing star until events bring him happily into the present day. Doors at Northrepps Village Hall open at 7pm and tickets cost £4.50.

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Beethoven’s Piano Trio in C minor Op 1 No 3 confirmed that these young artists were fully in control in a great variety of styles, rhythms, interpretations and whatever the composer demands. The performance of this work was superb in every movement and a testimony that portrays the wonderful work that is going on in producing young people with such consummate skills.

Their efforts today resulted in rapturous applause which was answered with an encore - Pennies from Heaven - which included a 16 bar improvisation (violin) in the style of the great Stefan Grappelli - wonderful indeed! Terry Keeler

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Thank you to the media who advertised the event, the Constantia staff, those who supplied raffle prizes and especially those who came to & supported the dinner. A big thanks also to Graham Jones who was our auctioneer for the evening.

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Cromer Times 436 December 14th 2013

Masked Winners Revealed

The Norfolk Pigeon Loft ran a fun festive competition, to decorate a masquerade mask. Katie from the NPL asked, Olly Day, Martyn James and Eddie Bushell, stars of the Cromer Christmas Show at the Pavilion Theatre, to judge the entries. They all expressed their amazement at the skill and enthusiasm from participants. As i walked into the Pavilion I was greeted by the very high spirits of the three gentlemen, who had just finished a performance of the Christmas show and were still in full costume looking very dapper. The atmosphere was festive and jolly as they poured over the superbly decorated masks. Some reflected the season and were very Christmassy, others were very glamorous and others looked as though they belonged in the Rio carnival!

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The decision was eventually and difficultly made. To give the winners masks full credit the Gents decided to don them, and Eddie looked ready to sing on Broadway in third place winner’s Trinity Sayer, aged 11 from Cromer festive ‘Merry X-mas’ mask. Martyn conjured a woodland illusion as the ‘Green Man’ in second place winners mask Amy Lawson, aged 10 from West Runton , and Olly magically turned into a butterfly with the winning mask of Evie Richardson, aged 8 from North Walsham. The winners received goody bags ranging from £10 - £20 from the Norfolk Pigeon Loft, the place for that perfect fashion accessory! All masks can be seen displayed in the NPL’s Christmas window, and Olly, Martyn, and Eddies talents can be seen at Cromer pavilion theatre all throughout December. Norfolk Pigeon Loft, 22 Church Street, Cromer open mon-sat 9:30-5:00

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Dear Margaret,

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I am saddened and angry to hear that a popular and busy little store in Cromer High Street is to close in favour of a national chain store. What makes it even worse is that the national clothing store already has premises in Cromer and is merely seeking to expand, so we are, in fact, losing a shop in the high street. We cannot afford to do this. Moreover, I have just read recently in the national press that property in small towns with access to small shops actually commands higher prices.

But my real annoyance is that this shop was friendly, useful and cheerful and to see it go is a real loss to Cromer, its visitors and the employees. Yours sincerely, Maureen Edwards

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Cromer Times 436 December 14th 2013

Cromer WI

Our November meeting is also our Annual Meeting so before the serious stage we were entertained by our own Drama Group ‘The Shoestring Players’. We enjoyed a review of poems, readings and even Christmas cracker jokes. There was a reading of an AA Milne poem about King John, Glenice Knight gave a great rendition of ‘Old Sams Christmas Pudding’, Penny Jeffries told a lovely Nativity Tale and Judy Roberts caused a laugh dressed as the unwanted fairy replaced by a flashing rocket. Thanks went to Trish Loth and Cheryl Tait for this production of ‘40 Days to Christmas’. After tea we had our normal meeting combined with the Annual Meeting. Our President Miriam Ireland had to step down and an election took place and Glenice Knight was voted on as our new President. Thanks were given to Miriam for all her hard work over the last three years. Departing members of the committee were presented with floral thank you’s. Pat Fisher, whose son in law, completed a trip to the base camp at Everest, brought in some photographs of the event. Many members had sponsored him. Hazel Patrickson won the competition for a key ring and for accumulating the most points in the competition over the year a trophy went to Jill Betz. Arrangements were discussed for a visit to Ely Cathedral for a Christmas Craft Fayre and a group Carol Service in Sheringham.

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the headline refers to the relatively new shop that opened in West street back in august. three months on and owner brenda taylor can happily say that all is going well.

Cute & Cuddly is specialising in recycling good quality clothes, toys and accessories especially for babies and young children. Brenda was inspired by her daughter. "My daughter had her third girl, but was struggling to buy clothes for her. There's no second hand shop in Cromer, which would be really useful for young mothers to exchange, buy or sell clothes and toys that are no longer needed but perfectly good quality," commented Brenda.

"I wanted to get back to work after looking after my partner Steve during his illness, and this seemed like a really good idea."

The shop is crammed with useful items from buggies to cot bumpers. The cot bumpers are made by Brenda's sister Monica, who also does any repairs that are needed, being a dab hand with a sewing or knitting needle.

"We will try to help everyone, to get good quality at an affordable price, so necessary in these tough economic times." So true, there's a telephone number on the door, and even if you call when closed Brenda will try to help out as she did recently. "I also use local suppliers where I can for almost everything from flyers to new stock."

In December, Cute & Cuddly will open seven days a week in the run-up to Christmas, before taking a break until January 2nd, and then reverting to 'Winter hours' of 10am-5pm, (closed on Wednesdays and Sundays).

Need good quality items for your kiddies at fair price? Then pop in and tell Brenda what you need, even if not in stock she will try to find it for you.

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Cromer Times 436 December 14th 2013

CroMer toWn CounCiL nortH LoDGe ParK, oVerstranD roaD, CroMer, nr27 0aH telephone 01263 512254 email clerk@cromertown.org www.cromertown.org Mayor Cllr. David Pritchard Deputy Mayor Cllr. Dorothy Airs

Contacts: Julie Chance, Town Clerk Janet Warner, Deputy Town Clerk (Office hours Mon, Weds, Thurs & Fri 10.00 – 13.00)

Dates oF MeetinGs:

Tues 07 January 2014, 7pm, Strategy & Finance Committee Thurs 09 January 2014, 7pm, Planning, Transportation & Environment Committee Members of the public are welcome at all meetings which are held at North Lodge unless stated otherwise. Agendas and minutes of meetings are available from the Town Council website www.cromertown.org

neW year’s Day FireWorK DisPLay

The Town Council together with the VEO and many other volunteers are again arranging a firework display to take place at 5pm on Cromer Pier on New Year’s Day. The NNDC car parks will be available all day and car parking charges on Runton Road will be set at £2 from 2pm onwards. Businesses who have agreed to make parking available include Amazona Zoo, Lidl, East Coast Motors, Cromer Hospital (normal charges apply) and Cromer Lawn Tennis & Squash Assoc. Refreshments will be available from 2pm in the church and museum gardens. All the photography competition entries from 2013 will be displayed in the church. The fun run on the prom will commence at 3pm. Registration is from 2.30pm on the pier forecourt. Cromer Pier will be closed to the public from 8am to 7pm (approx.). Details of the photography competitions which have been sponsored by Bennetts Electrical are available on the Town Council website and the facebook page ‘New Year’s Day Fireworks, Cromer’.

MeetinG Dates 2014

Please see below the Town Council schedule of meeting dates. It should be noted that these are subject to change and extra meetings may be called as and when necessary.

CereMonies at nortH LoDGe

We are now offering Duo Ceremonies. This provides the opportunity

(weather permitting) to hold part of the ceremony outside in the walled garden overlooking the sea. The legal part of the ceremony must still take place in the Chamber inside North Lodge which is licensed for marriage, civil partnership, renewal of vows and baby naming ceremonies. There is also now very limited availability for ceremonies to be held at 7pm. Further details are on the town council website or are available on request from the town council office.

CroMer toWn CounCiL MeetinG Dates 2014 Town Council

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