Cromer Times 446 by Eric Hayton

Issue 446 24 May 2014

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

100th Marathon Supports Nelsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Journey Vinnie Purdy from Cromer is about to embark on his 100th marathon.

Vinnie says â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I first started running in 2001 to lose some weight - I was 4 or 5 stone heavier when at school and my brother and his mates used to call me â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eclipseâ&#x20AC;?. I didn't do or enjoy any form of sport. I ran my first marathon in 2002 in London and, like most people, said never again. But soon forgot and did another one!

On 8 June I will be running my 100th official marathon, which will be a trail marathon of 30 miles organised by the LDWA (Long Distance Walk Association) at Sheringham called the "Poppy Line Marathon", normally 26 miles but this year, to celebrate the 30th year of the event, the course will be extended to 30 miles taking in Felbrigg Park, Holt Country Park, Sheringham Park and the cliff tops from Weybourne to Sheringham. I am hoping that some fellow runners from my local running club the North Norfolk Beach Runners will be joining me on the day - I know quite a few have signed up already. I still have number 99 to go as well which is going to be the "Dukeries 40" a 40 mile ultra in and around Sherwood Forest, on11May - this will be my 9th marathon this year. Continued on page 5...

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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 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. 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 Fledgeling Music classes Friendly, dynamic, energetic and fun. A unique experience your child will love! 4 mths to 4 yrs. FREE taster class, members pay £4, younger siblings £2 babies of older siblings FREE. Paid half termly. www.fledgelingmusic.co.uk, telephone Lorna on 07500 221121 or e-mail: info@fledgelingmusic.co.uk Bridge at Weybourne Village Hall. The Acol Club meets Tue 2pm. Chicago movement means no need to bring a partner. All abilities welcome. 01692 404064 / 01263 825061. CONTINUED ON PAGE 6...

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100th Marathon Supports Nelson’s Journey Continued from front cover...

My total of 98 so far is made up of 57 marathons (26.2m) and 41 ultra marathons ranging from 30 miles up to 145 miles. I have run marathons up and down the country, in London, Edinburgh, Loch Ness, Bungay, Halstead, Northumberland , Portsmouth and even around a 400mtr athletics track in Crawley. I have also run some crazy long distance races such as Caesers Camp, an off road 100mile race of 10x10 mile laps on army training land in Hampshir, taking in the equivalent height of three Ben Nevis's. The longest race I have done is the Grand Union Canal race, a 145 mile nonstop race from Birmingham to London along the canal towpath. The most I have done in a year was 21 in 2011 and my quickest time was at London 2013 when I managed to finish in 3 hours 15 mins and 26 seconds.

Once I have completed the marathon on 8 June, I will be able to wear the club colours of the 100 Marathon Club (an official UK running club dedicated to people who have run 100 official marathons or ultras (ultras only count as one, no matter how many miles).

I have chosen to use this to also raise some money for Nelson’s Journey who have recently helped members of my extended family with their excellent support. Nelson's Journey is a registered charity providing a service for children and young people aged 0-17 years inclusive, living in Norfolk, who have experienced the death of a significant person in their life such as a parent or sibling. They aim to improve the emotional wellbeing of bereaved children by: increasing their confidence and self belief, providing education about the causes of death and enabling families to talk openly about their bereavement. Based in Norwich, they were founded in 1997, since which time they have helped hundreds of children.

If any readers would like to help, donations can be made at my Virgin Money giving page at

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Farewell Dave & Louise

It is with some sadness that we must announce The Jetty Café will be changing hands. We wouldn’t have missed the last two and a half years for the world. However, it feels like the right time for a change, and we are looking forward to moving on and pursuing new challenges.

Thank you to all our supporters, casual and regular. Without you, there’d have been no plaudits, no accolades, no popularity transmitted by word of mouth. We have thoroughly enjoyed being able to build ties with so many of you, here in the Cromer community and beyond. Indeed, we have made friendships while running the café that we will carry with us well into the future.

We would like to say a huge ‘Thank you!’ to our regular suppliers, without whom we simply could not have succeeded as we did. Major thanks to Icarus Hines, Cromer Farm Shop, Brays Cottage, NVCS, Dudley’s Bakery and Davies’ Fish Shop.

And to all the other great cafés and restaurants in Cromer, thank you too, for making sure we always kept our standards high. We still feel, as we have always felt, that the friendly competition was good for us, and good for Cromer.

We wish the new owners every success. They are adamant that they will be making very few changes to the way the café operates. Even the loyalty card scheme will be continuing uninterrupted. The lovely Esme and Hayley who have worked so hard with us and made the café a special place to visit will be staying to work with the new café team.

We urge you to give the new owners your support, and keep visiting the Jetty Café. We certainly shall. Perhaps we may see you there.

Dave, Louise, Judy and Huw

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4... 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 instruct one-on-one so you can choose your genre. Bring any photographs that you would like to copy from. £4, book 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 CROMER LIBRARY Prince of Wales Rd 01263 512850. Mon 9.30am–7pm, Tue 9.30am–5pm, Weds 9.30am–1pm, Thurs 9.30am–5pm, Fri 9.30am–7pm, Sat 10am–1pm. Free to join. Free internet access. Regular events: 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 third Sun each month Maltings Hotel, Weybourne 3-6 pm. Singers, musicians, poets and audience welcome. Free. 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

Norfolk is a hive of culture with applications coming from across the region.

Most items are available for sale and proceeds go to Cromer Carnival.

Chairman Tony Shipp said “Art Week is one of the longest running events in the Carnival calendar. It was already up and running when Cromer Voluntary Entertainments Organisation took Carnival on back in the early 1970s. We have continued to try and make it a shop window for local art groups and artists both new and established an over the years we have also seen the addition of a growing number of excellent quality craft stalls. It also has the 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 Tue each month 10.30-12.30 Sacred Heart Ch. Hall, Kings Arms St, N Walsham. 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 Sports Hall, High School every Saturday morning 9am -10am. All welcome, all equipment supplied. 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 at the Lighthouse Community Centre Sheringham. New members always welcome. Contact 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. 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 Thur each month at Sheringham Community Centre, Holway Road. Anyone affected by MS welcome. Details 01263 579453 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

added attraction of work done by our local schools and youth groups and this year there will be a shield, for the best display as decided by our judge for this year, Gita Dickinson.”

The exhibition is open Friday 23 – Wednesday 28 May, every day from 10.30am – 5.30pm apart from Sunday 25 May (2.30pm – 5.30pm) and Wednesday 28 May (10.30am until 5.00pm).

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 third Wed each month (except Dec- second Wed) at The Kings Arms Hotel, North Walsham at 7pm. We are open to all ages but aim to appeal to younger women. Visitors 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 third Wed each month 2.30 pm - 4pm at Cromer Hospital. Call Caroline Jennings on 01263 510002 or just come along Ruby's Prize Bingo – on the first Saturday of each month at 7.30pm at Lower Southrepps Social Club North Norfolk Amateur Radio Group meet on the second Thursday in each month from 7pm at East Runton Village Hall. New members warmly welcomed. Secretary 01263 519485, secretary@nnarg.co.uk, www.nnarg.co.uk Cromer Folk Club at The Cottage, Louden Road. Second Fri of month 8pm. FREE. Open to all - folk musicians, singers, orators, poets, or just plain listeners who enjoy a laid back scenario and friendly atmosphere. Bittern Line runs to Cromer Station and returns at convenient times for those who enjoy a selection of Real Ales without driving. Royal Air Forces Association Sheringham & District branch, regular meetings & social events. Former members of RAF & WRAF inc. family members welcome. Kenneth Macnish 01263 519684, or Christine Martin 01263 734977 Tabletop/craft sale in the St. John Ambulance Hall, Bond Street, Cromer on the last Friday of the month, except Jul and August, when it will be held every Friday 9am until 3pm. Free admission but donations gratefully accepted! All proceeds to the Cromer Division. Tables available at £6. For information, call Sue or Tony on 01263 649441. Traders welcome. Refreshments available Cromer Ukulele Workshop meets Fridays at St John Community Centre, Bond St. 4.15pm - 5.15pm £8/session Contact: Jenny Goodwin 07826 841688 for more info Mardle & Munch Lower Southrepps Social Club re-opens on Wed 2 April and every Wed until October. Opening hours from 10am until 2pm serving teas, coffees, soft drinks, crisps, bacon baps, homemade cakes, and homemade fruit and savoury scones. All our food is sourced locally and sold at very reasonable prices. Come and see us - a warm welcome and good food awaits you! Martial Arts Judo - Tues nights - well established, friendly club Millfield Primary School, N Walsham, Hazel 01263 579345 Cromer Social Club - Wed 11.30am-2.30pm Winter warmers - good company, light exercise, bingo and lunch. 7pm onwards Line dancing. Thurs 11.30am-2.30pm Tea Dance with professional dancer and lunch. 6.30pm Bingo - Cash Prizes eyes down 7.30pm. Sat 8.30pm Live Band. Sun 8.30pm Karaoke. 01263 512542 You will find a warm welcome at the weekly coffee mornings at The Methodist Church, High Street, East Runton from 10am every Thursday from 22 May until 25 September. We look forward to seeing you there

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News from the White Horse Overstrand with Head Chef Nathan Boon

We have had a very busy spring and are looking forward to a great summer of sunshine and great food. We are planing our new menus and wine list so that we can ring the changes and follow our policy of only serving fresh produce from our local suppliers.

The White Horse is now the home for Overstrand Together the new funding raising group set up earlier this year to raise funds for the village as well as creating a number of fun events that we hope everyone will support. One of the already planned events is the White Horse Car Wash on Saturday 12th July 8am - 2pm. It’s just £5 per car with all the money raised going to Overstrand Together. And while you wait for your car to be washed you can enjoy a tasty bacon roll or slice of cake served with tea or coffee. The day is always great fun with villagers and locals all gathering to have their cars washed and if the weather is fine sitting together chatting while watching the volunteer car washers work on their vehicles.

Nathan Boon’s Recipe for Lemon Souffle

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

Method Heat the oven to 220oC. 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 into 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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May Bank Holiday Bring & Buy Langham Churchyard on Monday 26 May 10am-12 noon. In the churchyard or inside the church if the weather is inclement. Admission free, roadside parking. Coffee morning stalls and refreshments. You are welcome to bring along books, gifts and bric-a-brac. All will be gratefully received. We look forward to seeing you. Proceeds for Langham Church General Fund. Tel Ann Sherriff 01328 830605for further details

Greyt Plant Sale on Saturday 7 June 11am - 3pm at Poacher's Pocket Bacton in aid of Kerry Greyhounds UK An Evening with Ernie Janes - Wildlife photographer on Saturday 31 May at 7.30pm at Lower Southrepps Social Club. Entry £4.50 on the night to include Cheese and Wine. Profits will go to local charity Ellie's Love who provide support for parents bereaved

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North Norfolk Country Fair Sunday 25 May 10am-5pm. A149 Weybourne (Opposite Windmill). £3 for Adults (15+). Free Parking. Something for the whole family, All day long. Dogs (on leads) welcome. Two marquees full of Arts & Crafts and local produce. Full programme of entertainment, including ferret racing, falconry show, brass band, North Norfolk Harriers parade. Timed gun dog scurry (two dummies with pistol shots). Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd. Beer tent and ‘scrumptious’ tea & food tent. Wide variety of caterers (burgers/hot dogs, hog roast, curries, donuts, ice creams, etc). Car boot sale, trade stands, kid’s and toddler’s rides, bouncy castle, bungee cage, go-karts, classic car show, military display and re-enactment, static engines, charity guests, raffles and

Events at Cromer Museum

GUIDED WALKS Suitable for adults and older children. Please call to book a place! £4 or £3 with Museums Pass.

Cromer at War Saturday 8 June 1.30pm-3.30pm Revealing Cromer’s wartime past, you’ll visit sites of bomb damage and find out how the town was affected by World War II, on this walk led by Del Styan. Meet outside Cromer Museum.

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Roughton Village Garden Fete in the gardens at Highview House, Norwich Road, Roughton, NR11 8NA on Saturday 31 May 2pm – 4.30pm. Auction of Promises, Stalls, Games and Refreshments and a lovely garden to enjoy

Taste of Norfolk Weekend - Friday 6 to Monday 9 June at Kelling Heath Holiday Park, Weybourne, Holt, NR25 7HW. No charge for day visitors. £65 for 3 nights on a serviced pitch including extras, bookings by phone only quoting Taste of Norfolk

Preserving Mutually Assured Destruction - The Archaeology of the Cold War in East Anglia - a talk by Ken Hamilton PhD FSA MIFA at 7.30pm on Thursday 5 June at the

a vanished Roman road and one of North Norfolk’s finest churches and explore the remains of the great Iron Age fort at Bloodgate Hill! Meet on South Creake village green, opposite Ostrich (NR21 9PB).

FOR PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN NIPPERS CLUB! New monthly sessions for parents and pre-school children, run with the RNLI Henry Blogg Museum. Tuesday 24 June 10.30-11.30am Join us for some fun! You can handle museum objects, make things, dress up and hear stories! (at Henry Blogg Museum) To book, please call 01263 513543. Cost: £2.50 per child.

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Steam Day at The Museum of the Broads, Staithe Road, Stalham on Sunday 8 June 11am – 4 pm - see steam boats, cars and models in action or take a river trip (25min) on the Victorian steam Launch “Falcon”

Aldborough Farmers Market, Community Centre, Sunday 1 June, 9.30am -12.30pm - support some amazing local producers of fine foods, drink and crafts. Exciting new stalls, including cheese and fish, as well as garden and vegetable plants. Enjoy coffee and bacon butties or sample one of our delicious cakes. 01263 761883 for further information or to book your stall. In aid of Stepping Stones Pre-School. Reg. Charity No. 1077895 www.steppingstonesaldborough.co.uk CHILDREN’S ART WORKSHOPS Drop in sessions, museum admission charge only. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.

Wednesday 28 May Summer Crafts Celebrate the summer half-term holiday with a visit to Cromer Museum and make something to take home with you from our drop-in craft workshop.

Mon – Fri: 10am - 4pm. Saturday: 12noon - 4pm Sundays 1 - 4pm Adult £4, Conc. £3.20, Young Person (4-16) £2.50

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Cantamus Summer Concert

Cantamus Choir will be hosting their summer concert at St Nicholas, North Walsham on Saturday 7 June at 7pm.

We will be performing two contrasting German Romantic works, the well known Mass in G by Franz Schubert, and a psalm setting by Felix Mendelssohn, for which we will again be joined by local soprano Clare Durrant. It promises to be an enjoyable evening, with this non-auditioned choir singing music with memorable melodies, and a wide variety of emotions.

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If you are a collector, model maker or train enthusiast and you would like to join our thriving club please contact John Needham on 01263 510146. Cromer Times 446 May 24th 2014

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Stay On Board at the Ship Inn It's taken the owner of the Ship Inn at Mundesley less than a year to return the Ship to its historic roots. Since taking over in April last year, the almost derelict rooms, not used for the last 15 to 20 years, which once housed holiday makers or weary travellers, have been transformed into modern guest rooms.

The Ship Inn can boast of being one of the oldest Inns in Norfolk, with well over 200 years of history trading as a pub or hotel or combination of both and of course its seaside location has always made it a popular venue for visitors looking for a holiday beside the sea.

Now the excellent restaurant, catered for by head chef Aiden and his staff, can handle 200

Ship overall retains its old world charm and its great location."

George continued, "Most of the rooms have spectacular seaviews, as the Ship is so close to the beach that if you step out of the garden you're on sand. Most are also en-suite too. All have been kitted with pine furniture and TVs with Freeview."

diners in an evening, features a large bar and function room - for weddings or private parties in fact all occasions. And of course they use the very best local produce.

To find out more about daily events and specials, such as live music call 01263 722671 or visit www.mundesley-ship.co.uk

They have a substantial staff and that makes sure that their guests receive the very best of customer service.

Owner George commented, "We are already filling our reservations for the main part of the summer, and the response so far from our guests has been very positive. We have modernised our guest rooms, but the

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The Sheringham Players go “ON THE RAZZLE”

To celebrate their 50th anniversary The Sheringham players will stage Tom Stoppard’s masterpiece ’ON THE RAZZLE’ directed by June Cooper assisted by Julian High (both founder members of The Sheringham Players).

June Cooper together with other young, enthusiastic actors (including Julian) formed The Sheringham Players in 1964 with a production of Noel Coward’s ‘Blythe Spirit’. Little did they realise that 50 years on they would still be producing plays. Their aim has always been to entertain local audiences and visitors whose loyal support has ensured their survival.

‘ON THE RAZZLE’ – a prime example of Tom Stoppard’s mastery of farce and language consists of two hours of slapstick, shenanigans, mistaken identities, misdirected orders, malapropisms, double entendres and romantic complications. Set in Vienna in the 1880s and packed full of laughter it promises to be an unmissable production.

The Sheringham Players invites you to join in their celebration of 50 years of theatre between the 11th and 14th June at 7.30pm at Sheringham Little Theatre.

Tickets are now on sale at £10 (to include a special souvenir programme) and are selling fast. To book ring the box office at Sheringham Little Theatre on 01263 822347 or book online at www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com

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At the May meeting last year, we invited ladies as guests to one of our speaker lunches for the first time and it proved to be very popular. We did it again this year and it was another success.

Four Beeston Hall School boys go Barefoot for the day to raise awareness of the plight of millions of children who have no shoes to wear

On Tuesday 29 April four Beeston Hall School pupils decided to go without wearing shoes at school for the whole day to help support ‘One Day Without Shoes’.

The four Year 6 boys Dougie, Anamu, Ned and Bertie, read about how millions of children around the world live in poverty and don’t own a single pair of shoes. Many suffer from diseases that could easily be prevented by wearing shoes. For example, in Ethiopia and at least 14 other countries, more than four million people suffer from a painful disease called podoconisis. This disease causes extreme swelling of the feet and legs and is caused by an irritant in the soil.

The boys joined people worldwide who went without shoes to highlight the important issue of children who are growing up without a single pair of shoes to wear.

Every year, One Day Without Shoes calls on people to join them in taking off their shoes for a day to raise awareness of the issues faced by those who don’t own a simple pair of shoes.

At the end of their day without shoes the boys were very relieved that they are lucky enough to be able to wear shoes.

‘We had to be very careful about where we walked and our feet were really cold by the end of the day’, explained Dougie.

A total attendance of 50 members and guests enjoyed the three course lunch at the Links Hotel in West Runton. This was followed by a thoroughly entertaining performance by Greg Powles, who gave us a marvellously energetic account of some of his experiences behind the scenes in cinema, theatre and radio broadcasting. There were some digressions and his one-man Norfolk version of Romeo and Juliet was a particular joy to witness.

Our next meeting on 3 June will not feature a speaker, as lunch will be followed by the AGM. The usual monthly meetings will resume from the first Tuesday of July along with the new programme of talks.

The club is open to gentlemen who are retired or nearly so. If you are interested, or know someone who might be, please contact Dave Vickery on 01263 824306 for more information.

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Cromer Pier and Pavilion Theatre Temporary Box Office

Openwide Coastal have taken delivery of a smart new temporary Box Office while the repair work continues on Cromer Pier after the storm surge last December. Councillor Glyn Williams Cabinet Member responsible for Leisure and Cultural Services officially opened the temporary office on Saturday 3 May.

Also on hand to help celebrate the opening were members of the Cromer and Sheringham Operatic and Dramatic Society (CSODS) whose soon to open run of Oliver will be one of the first to benefit from the new Box Office. Marlene’s School of Dance were also represented by children from the various Saturday classes, some of whom will be hoping to perform in this year’s Cromer Pier Show when it opens for the summer run on 21 June. This year’s show has an all new cast and promises to return to the more traditional routes of Seaside Special bringing plenty of music comedy, song and dance and of course the first half finale with children from Marlene’s School of Dance.

To help the celebration along members of the Operatic Society brought along a cake to share with those attending the opening. Ruth Elliott, one of the publicity team from CSODS said ‘It’s wonderful to have the Box Office back at the land end of the pier. Our tickets sales are doing extraordinarily well and having the box

office at this location will make booking tickets much easier for everyone. We have had a very long and happy relationship with Pavilion Theatre and look forward to continuing that relationship long into the future. Our first show at the theatre was in 1952, we then missed two years because of the Great Storm of 1953 so this occasion in our 100th year of the Society makes this occasion rather special’.

Commenting on the Box Office, Councillor Glyn Williams said ‘The Property team at NNDC is hoping to have the repair works to the shop, office and restaurant area completed before the schools break up for the main summer season."

There was more good news for staff members of the Cromer Pier this month when they received a Commendation award from the Mayor and members of Cromer Town Council. The award was presented in recognition of the valued and outstanding contribution to the community of Cromer in getting the Pier and Pavilion Theatre up and running so quickly after the December storm surge so that

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Rebecca Wass General Manager of Cromer Pier said ‘I am delighted to have received this award on behalf of all the staff that got stuck in and got the pier open so quickly, it was and still is our mantra that ‘the show must go on’ whatever the problems’.

The temporary Box Office will be open daily from 10am -6pm with extended hours from the opening of the Cromer Pier Show 21 June – 20 September.

Oliver 24 – 31 May – all shows booking now Cromer Pier Show 21 June – 20 September all shows booking now. Box Office 01263 512495 www.cromer-pier.com

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North Walsham and District Branch of Cats Protection

When cats come into care we hope that they will soon find new homes but unfortunately this is not always the case. Some cannot be put up for adoption straight away for various reasons. This may be because they have not been socialised properly before they come into care or they may have a health issue which needs to be resolved before they go on our website. Cats like Smudge, a lovely grey and white boy. He came into care with companion Mitzy as, when his owner split with her partner, she left the cats behind. They had been fed and had shelter but were not wanted and, when they arrived after a year without any loving care, Smudge in particular was a very stressed cat. Although the older of the two cats, Mitzy soon settled and left us for a new home some time ago, Smudge took longer to learn to trust his fosterer but finally was ready to receive a thorough examination at the vets where it was discovered he needed a dental as his teeth and gums needed attention. As his fosterer volunteers at his vets she was able to be there when Smudge had his operation and said his mouth was in an awful state. She cannot believe the difference this has made as he is now so much friendlier and it is obvious that Smudge is now a much happier cat. Because we are happy that he is ready for a new home, we will be putting him on our website so that people can see what a handsome lad he is and hopefully he will soon find a loving new home.

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always obvious why they get overlooked. Working with the cats, we tend to judge them by their temperament and character rather than the colour or length of their coat and often find our “favourite” is still with us while his/her friends have left. Cats like Horatio, Fernie, Dash, Summer and her daughter Squall, have all been with us some time and are really delightful cats to look after. However, like recent residents Bentley, Magic and dear little Bijou they too will find new homes, given time.

Fernie, one of our long-term residents

If you are looking for a cat or kitten please give Stephanie a call on 01692 535858, or 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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2014 Cromer Carnival Royal Family is selected

Earlier this month Cromer Carnival hosted the last of it Royal Family competitions, choosing their Junior Attendants and Prince and Princess to join Miss Cromer and her Senior Attendant.

Last month trainee chef Hayley Massingham was named Miss Cromer. 18 year old Hayley from Cromer will lead the town’s annual celebrations this August with Erin Holroyd, 17, from Aldborough, as her Senior Attendant.

On Friday 2 May, The Cottage hosted the ever-popular Junior Attendants competition which saw 17 entrants on the night. The competition was won by Allyse Cook aged 13 and Tasmin Beshir aged 12, both from Cromer.

On Sunday 4 May, The Community Hall hosted the Prince & Princess competition which was attended by over 30 entrants and their families.

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After a long judging process the competition was won by Sol Rivett aged 7 from Cromer and Hannah Muirhead aged 7 from Cromer.

The Royal Family will feature heavily in the Cromer Carnival week which runs 16-22 August.

Organiser Michelle Hedge said “I'm thrilled with how well attended all three competitions were and I think the judges have done an amazing job, albeit exceptionally tough this year. We are thrilled to welcome Hayley, Erin, Allyse, Tasmin, Hannah and Sol to the Carnival team.” Carnival Chairman Tony Shipp said “I would like to thank all the entrants who attended the competitions this year and for supporting the Carnival. I am looking forward to working alongside this year’s ‘Royals`. They are one of our youngest groups of ‘Royals’ and I am sure they will do a great job of representing both the Cromer Carnival and the town of Cromer.”

Cromer Academy Year 10 Football the future Team Receive Cromer Honours Youth Award of slimming

Cromer Academy’s Year 10 boys football team reached the final 4 this season in a national competition involving more than 100 teams. They received the Cromer Honours Youth Award in the Cromer Honours list last month.

The team, pictured with Harry Barker from Norwich City Under 21 team who is assisting in their preparation for the matches, hope to build on their success and reach the finals of the competition next season.

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Cromer Skate Park Nears Target

The campaign to build a skate park in Cromer continues to gain momentum. Two highly successful events over the last two weeks have added significantly to the campaign’s coffers, and brought it that much closer to achieving its stated aim of enabling construction work to begin later this year...

recorded by Steve’s wife Yoly, who surrendered her place in one of the teams in order to fulfil this crucial role.

The committee would like to thank Grant for this great show of public spirit, which turned what would have been merely a very good night for the campaign into an exceptional one.

During the interval, more than three-quarters of the attendees took advantage On Friday 2 May, a large crowd of music of the opportunity to lovers of all ages packed into Cromer enjoy delicious fish The Cromer Skate Community Centre for a gig by local icons and chips from Mary Park campaign is a the Sweetbeats, an eight-piece dancehall band Jane’s Fish Bar. Young registered charity, specialising in the melodic, soulful groove of committee members Ben with the specific aim rocksteady ska. Gasse Coope, Joe Gasse of providing a skate SWEETBEATS Coope and Adam Spruce, park in Cromer for Photo: Adam Shawyer The evening began with an opportunity to learn together with their friends the young people of some of the original dance moves from the Zeke and Noah Downes, collectively made up the area. These are particularly exciting times 1960s and ’70s, ‘Pepsi Sprite’, the for the campaign. A site has been acquired, and courtesy of youngest team in the a design for the skate park has been drawn up. Marlene’s School event. The five boys The campaign is now very close to having the of Dance. By the beetled round to the total funding required, and anticipates being time the Sweetbeats restaurant to collect the able to start constructing the skate park within hit the stage, the meals, and return them to the next few months. joint was already the waiting quiz teams. jumping, and energy Nevertheless, new participants are always very levels remained At the end of an welcome. Could you be one of the people to high throughout the extremely enjoyable help the campaign, even in a very modest way, evening. The band evening, the winners were on its last few steps to success? If so, please played two announced as ‘Linford's contact the committee via any of the following: www.cromerskatepark.co.uk extended sets, and Quiz Team’ – a team that FaceBook: Cromer Skate Park the experience was just happened to include QUIZ Twitter: @CromerSkatepark augmented by the Vice Chair of the Photo: Jean Spruce visuals in the form committee! The Telephone: 01263 511724 of films. A DJ kept the crowd dancing between runners-up were ‘Let's Get Quizzical’. sets. The bar did a roaring business, with an Poor ‘Pepsi Sprite’ exclusive Caribbean punch proving a particular were last, despite hit with the punters. For those seeking a less having excelled alcoholic source of energy, Bray’s Cottage during the ‘text pork pies and homemade chocolate brownies acronyms’ round. constituted further highlights. However, they were awarded consolation The gig was the brainchild of ‘Cromer Social prizes of chocolate as Services’, a group of Cromer residents united well as the customary by the common aims of organising social wooden spoons! events in the town while trying to raise money (YHU\ 'DG GHVHUYHV D OLWWOH ¶WKDQNV· RQFH D \HDU for good causes at the same time. Despite this The evening offered being the group’s inaugural event, it was a the opportunity for roaring success. The evening realised profits of the campaign to over £800, which the group has donated to a raffle many prizes very grateful Cromer Skate Park campaign. left over from the Cromer Social Services expressed their sincere Charity Ball held gratitude to the Sweetbeats, who made it a in March this year. night to remember for all who were there. Once again, the Superb three-course course Sunday lunch or dinner They also extended thanks to the various local committee extends its businesses and organisations that showed faith thanks to all those from Charlie Hodson - just £24.95 in their new venture, and so helped to make it local businesses who all possible – Co-operative Food, Marlene’s generously donated School of Dance, Morissons, Bray’s Cottage prizes. Pork Pies, the Jetty Café, Wet Dog and the The night’s Lighthouse Community Association. entertainment raised Little more than a week later, the Cromer Skate a profit of £304 Served between 12 -2.30p 2.30pm & 6 -9pm on Sundaay 15th June Park committee hosted a quiz night in support towards the Cromer of the campaign. On the evening of Saturday Skate Park campaign, Call 01263512412 or email enquiries@thegrovecromer.co.uk 10 May, some 100 people, organised into 19 but this was boosted teams of up to six people each, filed in to the to £531, due to a Parish Hall on Church Street in Cromer to do generous and entirely battle. unexpected donation of £227 by Grant The quiz was devised and presented with great Zelos, the owner of panache by Steve Downes. The scores were Mary Jane's Fish Bar.

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We are also looking for volunteers to join our list of existing street collectors in Cromer, Holt and Sheringham (we also collect at Morrisons in Cromer in December). Just an hour a couple of times a year would help so much!

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The Delancey UK Schools' Chess Challenge hosts competitions across 12 different age groups from U7 to U18 with the Norfolk area attracting entries from between 150 and 200 Oscar Ellis with his trophy. children. The competition is a national Oscar comes from Saxthorpe event with challenges held up and in Norfolk down the country. It is estimated that approximately 50,000 children compete from across 1500 schools nationally, with the Terafinal taking place in Loughborough on 16th and 17th August.

Oscar, who is 7 years old, first started playing chess when he was 4 and joined the Norwich Junior Chess Club when he was 5 years old where he now plays weekly. Oscar who was crowned Chess Supremo won a trophy, rosette and a certificate for his achievement and is now looking forward to the next heat of the competition, the Northern Gigafinal, which will take place on 5 July in Manchester.

When asked how he felt about his win Oscar said "I am very happy to win the competition and win a shiny trophy!"

Call for entries for the Graham Allen Awards 2014

Renovation projects and new buildings that sensitively capture the distinctive character of our local architecture could be in line for a prestigious award from North Norfolk District Council (NNDC).

North Norfolk has a history of producing high quality innovative developments and renovation projects, and entries are now being sought for this year’s Graham Allen Awards, the annual NNDC awards for excellence in conservation and design. The closing date for entries is 30 June, 2014.

The awards were inaugurated in 1982 as a memorial to the late G.S. Allen, the first Chairman of NNDC, to recognise the scheme that makes the biggest contribution to North Norfolk’s unique built heritage.

During their lifetime a diverse range of projects have scooped the awards, ranging from the new cloisters and refectory building at the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham to the refurbishment of the Gunton Arms, Thorpe Market, and last year’s winner, the Priory at Weybourne. For more information, or an entry form, please visit www.northnorfolk.org/planning/12799.asp or contact Paul Rhymes on 01263 516367, email: paul.rhymes@north-norfolk.gov.uk

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Council announces record year for affordable housing completions north norfolk District Council (nnDC) has been able to provide 153 new affordable homes across the district during 2013/14, working in partnership with five housing associations.

This is the highest ever number of affordable dwellings delivered in the district in a single year and the first time that the number of new affordable homes completed by housing associations has exceeded 150 homes.

The completion of 153 affordable homes places North Norfolk at the top of the table for affordable home completions in Norfolk for 2013/14: North Norfolk District Council South Norfolk Council Norwich City Council Breckland Council Broadland District Council Borough Council of Kings Lynn & West Norfolk Great Yarmouth Borough Council

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Rhodri Oliver, NNDC Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member with responsibility for Housing, said "I am really pleased that we have managed to achieve this exceptional level of affordable housing completions this year. It reflects well on the hard work of all the officers and partners who work together to bring forward affordable housing development across North Norfolk.

“We are fully aware of the continuing need for new homes of all tenures and we will be striving to bring forward more affordable housing developments over the next few years to meet the serious housing need in North Norfolk."

New affordable homes have been provided across North Norfolk including the towns of Fakenham, North Walsham, Sheringham and Hoveton as well as the villages of Honing, Hempton, Northrepps, Potter Heigham and Fulmodeston.

MEP calls for more EU money to be made available for coastal defences Richard Howitt, the Labour MEP for the East of England, has backed calls for more EU money to be made available for coastal defences in the future, and criticised the UK Government for not claiming in time EU solidarity money made available for Norfolk immediately after the flooding. He was recently given a tour of parts of the North Norfolk coast and met residents still suffering following last year's devastating floods.

Following the floods, North Norfolk Labour Party launched the 'Protect Our Coast' petition calling on the Environment Agency to reinstate and improve coastal defences.

Richard and North Norfolk Labour’s parliamentary candidate Denise Burke were shown the erosion

that led to a Happisburgh house falling into the sea last December.

Mr Howitt said “Climate change is not just an idea for Happisburgh and North Norfolk, it is something that is happening to them right now. Coastal erosion has a devastating effect on communities such as this, and Europe needs to make more help available.

“Local communities rallied together after the floods, and I was one of the first donors to the EDP’s flood appeal, but I was shocked that the UK Government refused to put in a claim for EU money made available to help flood victims. “With less money made available for councils to help prevent coastal erosion, and with cuts to

flood defences from the Environment Agency highlighted by North Norfolk Labour’s “Protect our Coast” campaign, Europe has a real opportunity to make a difference in coastal towns and villages.

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Romy Sipek, a Year 8 pupil at Gresham’s Prep School in Holt has just been named as one of the finalists in a national song writing competition with her song, Devil from Above. As a result, Romy who is one of 10 finalists in the 7-12 year old category of the Young Songwriter Competition 2014, will perform with a professional band at the Song Academy showcase in London in June 2014.

The national competition which is now in its third year is an exciting platform for aspiring young songwriters to have their songs heard by industry professionals, with an opportunity to release their own single. Director of Music, Romy Sipek Nathan Waring said, “Romy has shown considerable flair as a singer/songwriter since her early days at Gresham’s Pre-Prep. She regularly performs her own music, accompanying herself on the piano or guitar in school concerts and I’m thrilled that she has now achieved some national recognition for her talent.”

Romy wrote her first song when she was 10 years old and has written six songs to date. She is currently working on her seventh song! Her musical influences are electronic chart music and she also likes Taylor Swift.

Having received the news of her selection Romy said "It's always been a dream of mine to be a songwriter. I didn't expect to make the final but now I have, I'm very excited".

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Eg White, British musician, songwriter and producer and best known for his work with Duffy and Adele commented “Normally upon listening to the results of a song writing competition, what comes across is how the competitors are trying to write commercial sounding music or impress with their cleverness or catchiness, but listening to these songs, I just really enjoyed the music, and could actually feel the people behind the songs, which has to be pretty close to the whole point of writing!”

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Review of Charity Jazz Concert

Held on Saturday 3 May at Cromer Parish Church by the Norwich Students Jazz Orchestra

People walking into Cromer Parish Church were met with the exciting sounds from this very talented jazz ensemble as they "warmed up" in preparation for the evening concert, having been invited to play by Rotary as a complete change from the usual organ concerts - an experiment which was certainly justified.

Under the direction of Josh Daniels, being the successor to Dave Amis, the founder of the Norwich Students Jazz Orchestra, they performed a programme of exciting jazz idioms from swing to rock, Latin American and blues.

instrumentalist had a very short improvisatory slot and matched the demands of this skill, announcing in turn each number to be played. Here, it must be said, that the microphone technique was not good, coupled with no programmes being issued, it was difficult to ascertain the composers and arrangers of the music played. It would have been good if Josh Daniels had been free to "front" the band - had he not been busy playing the bass parts on keyboard!

Dave Amis was guest artist on this occasion, playing with the band an arrangement of Amazing Grace - displaying his improvisatory qualities in both Amazing Grace and a piece in

To witness such expertise from these young musicians was very impressive. Every

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The female vocalist seemed confident in holding her own against a skilful obbligato by Dave Amis and a subdued accompaniment from the band in performing "It’s only a Paper Moon".

The audience responded at the close with prolonged applause in appreciation, not only of the instrumental skills each player obviously had, but of the enthusiasm and confidence which was evident throughout the concert, probably the first ever jazz concert in Cromer Parish Church.

Patricia Williams, on behalf of Rotary, thanked the orchestra, Josh Daniels and the audience for what proved to be a most enjoyable evening, declaring that proceeds from this event will augment the local community pot to be distributed to various causes. Terry Keeler

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nORTH LODGE PARK, OVERSTRAnD ROAD, CROMER, nR27 0AH Telephone 01263 512254 email clerk@cromertown.org www.cromertown.org Twitter @north_lodge

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

Dates of Meetings: Thurs 29 May, 7pm – Planning, Transportation & Development Committee Tues 10 June, 7pm – Works & General Purposes Committee Tues 17 June, 7pm – Strategy & Finance Committee Thurs 19 June, 7pm – Planning, Transportation & Environment Committee Mon 30 June, 7pm - Cromer Town Council

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.

CASuAL VACAnCy A casual vacancy has arisen on Cromer Town Council. There has been no call for an election so the vacancy will be filled by co-option. More details to follow. Please keep an eye on the Town Council noticeboards, website and twitter for updates.

VERA WOODCOCK MBE At the time of preparing this column, plans were underway for the unveiling of a memorial in the garden at North Lodge on 17 May in memory of Vera Woodcock MBE who served as a councillor for over 60 years. The memorial has been carved from the remains of the old flagpole from North Lodge which we understand was the mast of The Sepoy.

COnCERT TO COMMEMORATE WWI A concert is to be held at 7pm on Monday 04 August 2014 in Cromer Church to commemorate 100 years since the start of WWI. Full details will be available shortly and tickets will be on sale from the Town Council Office. All proceeds will go towards the War Memorial Restoration Fund. If you wish to reserve tickets please email admin@cromertown.org or phone 01263 512254.

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CROMER CEMETERy Further to previous notices, please be advised that over the next few weeks unauthorised items on graves and cremation plots at Cromer Cemetery will be labelled with a request that the items be removed within four weeks of the date on the label. Any unauthorised items which remain in place at the end of the four week period will be removed by the Town Council and stored securely for a further eight months to allow for the families concerned to make contact and collect the item(s) concerned. Over the last few months the Town Council has worked with several families to bring the tributes on the resting places of their loved ones back in line with the cemetery rules and regulations and compliments are now being received that the general appearance and maintenance of the cemetery is much improved. Members of the public are welcome to contact the Town Council for further information. Full copies of the cemetery rules and regulations are available on the Town Council website www.cromertown.org and via the Town Council Office. STREET LIGHTS Cromer Town Council wish to consult with the public in respect of a suggestion to turn off the town council owned street lights after midnight. Please email your views to clerk@cromertown.org or send in writing to the Town Council Office.

OFFICE TO REnT If anyone is interested in renting an office at North Lodge please contact the Town Clerk for further information.

CHRISTMAS MARKETS Arrangements are being progressed for the 2014 Christmas celebrations and bookings are being taken for charity and trade stalls at the Christmas Market on Saturday 06 December 2014. Please email clerk@cromertown.org or phone 01263 512254 to reserve a pitch.

FLyInG OF CROMER TOWn FLAG FOR SPECIAL OCCASIOnS Members of the public wishing to mark a special birthday or anniversary are now able to arrange for the Cromer Town Flag to be flown on the flagpole in Cromer Churchyard. A fee of £25 will be charged and all proceeds will go towards the repair/replacement of Cromer’s WWI War Memorial. Details will be tweeted on the Town Council twitter page @north_lodge on the day the flag is flown. Application forms are available from the Town Council Office, by email to admin@cromertown.org and will also be available on the Town Council Website.

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Thank you for advertising the fundraising afternoon tea on Saturday 24 May. Unfortunately due to an unforeseen family situation (nothing to do with Ella-grace) we have to cancel. We are hoping it may be possible to fit another date in towards June but this remains to be seen. Yours sincerely, Kelly Leeder

Dear Margaret,

I am pleased to see that the Labour Party's petition for later trains to and from Norwich in the evenings has reignited a debate on public transport here in North Norfolk. Over 500 people have now signed the petition online at www.leavelater.info because they recognise both the benefits to passengers and to the local night-time economy. It is good to hear that Greater Anglia are considering timetable tweaks but we do not think this goes far enough. Many who have signed the petition would like to see trains run until midnight rather than the present 10.45pm time. We have heard from passengers who attend shows at Cromer Pier who also would like to see trains beyond 8pm on a Sunday evening. There are passengers who want to see a better deal for those travelling to Worstead and Gunton too. This passenger input should be crucial in deciding future rail contracts, and also when drawing up bus timetables in and out of the city too. By making these adjustments we will encourage more to give up their cars to use public transport. Yours sincerely, Jono Read, Press Officer for North Norfolk Labour

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Wednesday 28 May – 10.30am - West Runton to East Runton Walk –

Grade 3 - Approx. 4 miles – A mixture of grass, concrete, gravel and woodland paths with moderate/steep gradients up Inckleborough Hill. Meet at The Village Inn PH Car park (free), West Runton, NR27 9QT.

Wednesday 28 May – 1.30pm- Cromer Pier Bookable Walk –

Grade 1 and Introductory – Any distance to 1 mile – A gentle walk along the promenade with lift access to the prom. Meet outside the Merchants Place, 16 Church Street, Cromer, NR27 9GW. Please book for this walk on 07766 259999 by 3pm on Tues 27 May

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May is always our resolution meeting and the meeting was opened with plenty of lively discussion over the proposal of “Organ Donation”. We want the WI to make friends and relatives aware of our wishes regarding organ donation. Coral Batchelor, our Advisor from the Federation Office in Norwich, came along and guided us through the system. We voted for the Resolution and it will now go forward to our Annual Meeting in Leeds in June.

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Tuesday 3 June – 10.30am - Cromer/East Runton Walk –

Grade 3 – Approx. 3 miles – A walk with moderate gradients on dirt, gravel, grass and minor roads. Meet at the NNDC Car Park, (Parking charges apply), Runton Rd, Cromer (OS Grid: TG211423).

Wednesday 4 June – 10.30am - Southrepps Long Walk –

Progression Walk – Approx. 5.5 miles – An advanced walk to the outskirts of Trimingham on a mixture of surfaces – there may be unavoidable stiles. Meet at the Southrepps Village Hall, The Loke, Southrepps (Postcode of Vernon Arms PH is NR11 8NP). Please arrive 20 mins early if you are new to Fit Together.

For more information contact Melanie Brown on 07766 259999.

The Local Pick Up Point for the full Fit Together walk programme is Cromer Tourist Information Centre.

Next month members will be going on a river trip in Norwich and in September we hope to get a trip arranged to Sandringham.

Our competition was a jar of homemade lemon curd and Coral enjoyed tasting them all before declaring Val Lodge as the winner. Hazel Patrickson and Jill Jessop were a close second and third.

Maureen Strong had just celebrated a very special birthday and she was presented with a plant arrangement.

Our speaker in June is Esme Wilson-Staniforth on Massage and Aromatherapy. New members are always welcome on the second Thursday of the month at 2pm in the Community Hall in Garden Street.

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