Cromer Times 508

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Issue 508 17th December 2016

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

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On a fine, if a wee bit cold, Saturday evening at the beginning of this month, hundreds flocked to the town to celebrate the switching on of this year’s Christmas lights. Organised jointly by Cromer Christmas Lights volunteers, Cromer Town Council and Cromer Chamber of Trade, the evening included late night shopping and entertainment from Cromer and Sheringham Amateur Dramatic Society, Marlene’s School of Dance and performers from Cromer Pier’s Christmas Show. And of course no Switch On would be complete without a visit from a certain bearded gentleman in a red coat and big black boots!

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Cromer Library News

SPECIAL EVENTS Nothing to watch on television over Christmas? Why not come and stock up on DVDs. Don’t Forget ‘Super Saver Monday’ offer between 4pm and 7pm in addition to our ‘Happy Friday’ offer between 9.30am and 7pm. 2 for 1 on DVD, music CD and games hire (1 top title per offer). All DVDs cost £2.10 to borrow. Please note we are closed Monday 26th, Tuesday 27th December and Monday 2nd January. ‘Warm and Well’ Day Following on from the success of this year’s event, Cromer Library are again playing host to another ‘Warm and Well’ Day on Wednesday 25 January 2017. Events will begin with a seated exercise session at 11.30am. Other activities will include a cooking demonstration from 12noon along with a free lunch. At 1pm, there will be an entertaining talk about the colourful characters that have lived at Felbrigg Hall. During the afternoon there will be an art workshop together with on-hand advice from an array of agencies including Age Concern North Norfolk, Health Trainers and many more. Activities will continue until approximately 4pm. To book a place at the cooking demo please contact the library (limited number of places). All other events are on a drop in basis. Christmas Lights up Poster Display Come along to the Library and see a fabulous display of entries for The Vera Woodcock Children’s Christmas Poster Competition. Get Digital Tablet Training 3 x 3hour small group sessions giving tuition to beginners or nearly beginners on using a tablet for basic tasks are planned for early next year. Each session costs £5. Contact the library to have your name added to the waiting list.

REGULAR EVENTS Saturday Story Time Next date for your diary is 14 January 11am – 12noon. Come along and join the fun. Listen to stories and take part in activities for younger children. Seated Exercise Sessions Thursday 10.30am – 11.15am. Seated exercise sessions in conjunction with North Norfolk District Council. North Norfolk District Council 01263 516305, wyn.nurse@north-norfolk.gov.uk. Cromer Carer’s Cafe first Thursday on alternate months 1pm – 3pm. Do you look after a relative, friend or neighbor who is ill, disabled, has a mental health problem or a learning disability? If the answer is yes, then you are a carer. Relax, meet new people, enjoy activities and guest speakers. No booking required. Poetry Group meets last Thursday in the month 2.30pm start, come along and enjoy discussing poetry with other like-minded people. Cromer Visually Impaired Book Group If you are visually impaired come and join a small, friendly reading group run by the North Norfolk Association for the Blind. second Tuesday of each month at 2pm. Home Delivery Service If you love reading or listening to books but find it difficult to get to the library, we have volunteers from the Royal Voluntary Service who can deliver books to your door once a month. The Home Library Service is for people who are unable to get out of the home whether permanently or temporarily Family History Drop In group first Saturday of each month 10am – 12pm Keen to research your family tree but not sure where to start? Our drop in sessions are for anyone interested in researching their family history. Please note no meeting in January. Knit and Natter third Friday of each month 10.30am – 12noon - do you enjoy knitting? Norfolk Knitters knit for charity - items are sent to those in need in other countries. Come and join the group on the 3rd Friday of each month - all materials supplied. Cromer Library is a collection point for the Sheringham Community Wool Loft. They are pleased to receive any knitting related items. Meet Your County Councillor one Friday of each month 5pm - 6pm Hilary Cox, County Councillor for Cromer, will be in the library to discuss any items you may wish to bring to her attention. Just call in. Age Concern North Norfolk A signposting session run by Age Concern North Norfolk from 10-12 on 2nd Thursday of each month. If you require help and advice on a wide range of issues come along and have a chat with one of their volunteers. For more information or to book a place on any events, Please call 01263512850 or email cromer.lib@norfolk.gov.uk Cromer Library, Prince of Wales Road , Cromer, NR27 9HS Opening Hours: Mon 9.30am – 7pm, Tues 9.30am – 5pm, Weds 9.30am – 1pm, Thurs 9.30am – 5pm, Fri 9.30am – 7pm, Sat 10am – 1pm Cromer Times 508 December 17th 2016

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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 Tue nights 7.30pm-9.30pm cadet Centre, Cromer High. 01362 656919 ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION LOCAL BRANCH. New members always welcome. Contact Phil Dudley 01263 514603 for further details. CROMER BRIDGE CLUB - Play Duplicate every Monday evening. Novice players very welcome. 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. 2pm. 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 2pm. New members welcome. Age Concern 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 - Beavers Friday nights 5.30pm - 6.45pm. Cubs Wednesday nights 6.30pm 8.00pm. Scouts Friday nights 7.15pm - 9.00pm. Contact Trevor Drury Group Scout Leader 01263 514562 MINNI-HOUSE CLUB of North Norfolk 2nd Thur month 2pm Bodham Village Hall. Jan Boyden 01263 826970 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 Cromer Flower Club meetings held on 3rd Monday of each month at Cromer Junior School 7.20pm (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 2nd Wed of each month. 01263 515138 Ballroom, Latin Classes. Red Lion Hotel, Cromer, Wednesday afternoons 2pm - 4.30pm. £5 per person. For information call 07526 883776 or 07538 801813 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 Weds 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 Joyce on 01236 512589 Take A Break Too Baby & Toddler Group meets Thurs 10 - 11.30am during term time at St Martin’s Church Hall, Mill Rd, Cromer. Joyce on 01236 512589 Overstrand Evening W.I. 3rd Wed Parish Hall 7.30 p.m.

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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 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. 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 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. See North Norfolk Pride Facebook page for information on our social events 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. 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 Cromer, Suffield Park Bowls Club, Station Road – Prize Bingo twice monthly October to April on Fridays at 7.30pm – bar, raffle, all welcome. Club House available to hire – licensed bar, catering supplied if required. Tel 01263 513542 or 01263 514555 Cromer 'Head-Space' Anxiety, OCD, BDD & Hoarding Issues Support Group meets every fortnight on a Thursday at Merchants Place, Cromer. Please contact Dawn on email headspace@ocdsupportgroup.org.uk Tel 07471 159764 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 Short Mat Bowling and Badminton - Monday and Friday afternoons at the Sports Hall at Cromer Academy. Please call Sheila 01263 761142 for details 1st Rural Roughton Mill Scout Group Beavers (age 6-8) Mon 5.30-6.45pm. Cub Scouts (8 -10.5) Tue 7-8.30pm. Scouts (10.5 -14) Wed 7-9pm. Explorer Scouts (14 -18) Thu 7-9.30pm. Contact Carole on 01692 407868 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 Social Club, Water Lane, West Runton Tel 01263 838866 - Open Mic Night every Tues from 8.30pm, Cash Bingo every Wed 8.30pm, General Knowledge Quiz every Sun 8.30pm, Jamming Session last Sunday of the Month. Ideal Party Venue, Free to Hire, Drinks at Club Prices 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 16 September to 9 April 9.45am for a prompt start at 10am. Tuition and bowls available. Contact Dave on 01263 838126 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 Wednesday 6.45pm at North Walsham High School, Spenser Avenue, North Walsham. For dates and further info visit www.nnsc.co.uk, email northnorfolkspeakersclub@gmail.com or contact Jo on 01692 405946 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 Ruby's Prize Bingo – on the first Saturday of each month at 7.30pm at Lower Southrepps Social Club Slimming Club at Trimingham on Tuesdays at 1.45pm at Pilgrim Shelter. Tel 01263 579797 or 07799 060407 Bridge at Weybourne Village Hall. The Acol Club meets Tue 2pm. Chicago movement means no need to bring a partner. All abilities welcome. 01263 515588 / 01263 825061. Cantamus Choir - Thursday 7.30. At St. Margarets Church, Thorpe Market. Join our friendly group, some ability to read music an advantage. New members always welcome. Further details to Katayoun 01263 833847 or katayounpd@gmail.com 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 Martial Arts Judo - Tues nights - well established, friendly club Millfield Primary School, N Walsham, Hazel 01263 579345 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 Minni House Club - we are a group of like-minded individuals who love all things miniature and anything to do with dolls houses. We’re all from N Norfolk and meet second Thurs each month at Bodham Village Hall, 2pm - 4pm. Secretary Jan Boyden, 01263 826970. New members always welcome. Soul Church Cromer meets 1st Friday evening of every month 7.30pm – 9pm - cafe style at Huckleberries, Cromer (opposite church). Refreshments available, fun evenings with live music. Everyone welcome. We look forward to seeing you there! Poppy Crafters meet 2nd and 4th Wednesday every month 2pm – 4pm at Upper Sheringham Village Hall – open to anyone who loves sewing and knitting. Contact Sandy 01263 710726 Monthly Mondays – Art Afternoons - Trunch Village Hall, NR28 0QE – 2-4pm – Join local artist Jan Ellmore for an afternoon of art! Variety of genres covered inc drawing and painting. Jan will provide all mediums, unless you want to bring your own. Each week Jan instructs one-on-one. 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 Little Stars Parent and Toddler group meets every other Wednesday at Roughton Village Hall from 10-11:30am. Come along for a chat and a drink while your child plays. Entry £1.50. Contact Chloe 01263 768138 Cantamus Choir Cantamus Choir invite new members to sing & laugh. Rehearsals Thursday 7.15pm for 7.30pm start Thorpe Market Church. No audition required. More info 01263 833847 or katayounpd@gmail.com 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 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

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Cromer Chamber of Trade & Business

Charles Kettering, the inventor engineer, said this “The world hates change, yet it is the only thing that has brought progress.”

On Thursday 1 December we, The Cromer Chamber of Trade & Business (CCTB) held our relaunch and Christmas event. It was an opportunity to demonstrate progress and celebrate what had been achieved in 2016.

The event saw nearly 50 attendees with a mix of members, not yet members and invited guests who enjoyed a glass of wine and some food as they networked.

During the evening, I spoke about members being part of our community and what it means to belong in a community and that it’s important for us to take pride in what we do, in our town, our community and in the CCTB. This is why our new window stickers display the wording ‘Proud to be part of’ rather than simply ‘Member’.

On that note, we have a new logo and branding that we believe is contemporary, striking and memorable and acts as a sign of both professionalism and trust. You should start to see the new logo in use around the town as businesses start to display the window stickers and use the logo on their own marketing materials.

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The CCTB has been the primary voice of the vibrant array of businesses we are fortunate to have here in Cromer and surrounding area since the 1950s and it is vital that continues. As a team, we’ve introduced new communication initiatives and given a lot of thought about why we exist and our aims - these are all available on our website www.cromerchamber.org.uk or within a membership pack available from Sticky Earth Café.

forward and, of course, willing volunteers to act on the ideas.

I want to take this opportunity to thank all the committee team members for their hard work and commitment, particularly through this time of change and wish our all members a very happy Christmas and a very prosperous 2017. Gary Dickenson

Next year, myself and the committee team, would love to see membership numbers continue to grow and for members to engage more with the CCTB through events, meetings and day to day activities. The CCTB is always looking for those who have ideas we can take

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Traditional Service of Lessons and Carols on Sunday 18 December at 3pm at St. Mary's Church, Antingham followed by refreshments. All welcome

Christmas at St Margaret’s Church, Thorpe Market starts on Friday 9 December at 7pm - Cantamus choir

will perform their 2016 Christmas Concert with a selection of seasonal music. On Sunday 18 December at 6.30pm a traditional carol service by candlelight. A group of instrumentalists will augment the organ. Any players wishing to join us please contact info@thorpemarket.org.uk. A short

Events at Cley Marshes

Boxing Day Stroll. Guided walk. Monday 26 December. 10.30am – 1pm. £5 NWT members, £7.50 non-members / Booking essential: 01263 740008

New Year’s Day Ramble. Guided walk. Sunday 1 January. 10.30am – 1pm / £8 NWT members, £10 non-members (lunch included) / Booking essential: 01263 740008

Walk With the Warden. Guided walk. Wednesday 4 January 10.30am - 12.30pm / £3.50 NWT members, £5 non-members / Booking essential: 01263 740008 Beach clean. Saturday 7 January. 10.30am–12pm / Free. Meet at Salthouse beach road Birds of Cley. Guided walk. Sunday 8 January. 10.30am - 12.30pm / £3.50 NWT members, £5 non-members / Booking essential: 01263 740008 Walsey Wander, Cley Marshes. Guided walk. Tuesday 10 January. 10.30am - 1pm / £3.50 NWT members, £5 non-members / Booking essential: 01263 740008 Goose. Workshop. Wednesday 11 January. 10.30am - 1.30pm / £16 NWT members, £19 non-members / Booking essential: 01263 740008 Yoga for health, Cley Marshes. Guided walk. Wednesday 11 January. 5.30 – 7pm / £8 per

afternoon rehearsal is planned. Saturday 24 December at 11.30pm a celebratory Midnight Mass. All of these events take place in the warm, candlelit atmosphere of one of our small village churches. A welcome to join us at this special time of the year

North Norfolk Sinfonia Christmas

session or £35 five week course / Booking essential: 01263 740008

Winter wildfowl and waders. Guided walk. Thursday 12 January. 10.30am – 12.30pm / £3.50 NWT members, £5 non-members/ Booking essential: 01263 740008

Hen Harriers. Talk. Thursday 12 January. 1.30 – 3pm / £8 NWT members, £10 non-members (includes light lunch) / Booking essential: 01263 740008

Sounds of the dark. Guided walk. Thursday 12 January. 6.30 – 8.30pm / £8 NWT members, £10 non-members (includes price of soup) / Booking essential: 01263 740008

For further information see www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk or call us on 01263 740008

Grants available for AONB projects

Do you need funding to get your local project off the ground? Will your project positively benefit the landscape of the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)? If so, keep reading…

In 2017-18 the Norfolk Coast Sustainable Development Fund (SDF) will once again be available to support projects which look after the AONB. A grant of between £500 and £5,000 may

Concert - Orchestral Music for Christmas and Singalong Carols on Saturday 17 December 7.30 pm at Cromer Parish Church. Tickets £8, £7 concessions, children free. Available on the door or from Belfry Centre for Music & Arts, Overstrand 01263 579196

just be that final piece of funding you need to do your project.

Kate Dougan, who administers the fund, said “We are looking for projects in the AONB which promote sustainable development. In other words, they should promote the health and well-being of the environment, people and economy, now and into the future.”

She went on to say “Ideas are warmly welcomed from local community groups, parish councils and individuals. Over the past 12 years we have supported over 60 recipients providing over £450,000 of grants and this has brought fantastic benefits to the Norfolk Coast. We look forward to continuing this in 2017-18.”

A wide variety of projects can be considered, so long as they fulfil the criteria for the scheme. Previous projects have included pond restoration, landscape heritage, school wild spaces and equipment for traditional industries (reed-cutting and blacksmithing).

If you have an idea, start by looking at the Sustainable Development Fund pages on the Norfolk Coast Partnership website: http://bit.ly/1ZMKPI7 where you will find more information. Before you complete an application you are welcome to chat through your idea with Kate by contacting her on kate.dougan@norfolk.gov.uk.

Christmas at Cley

Pop on your woolly hat, slide into your fluffy socks and swap the duvet for your coat. Christmas is here.All along the Norfolk coast birds are flocking in their thousands, using our county as a winter retreat. At Cley, wigeon, wintering wildfowl and waders gather on the water. Bearded tits immerse themselves in the reeds. Snow buntings forage on the beach. Marsh harriers silently search for their prey.

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Come evening, starlings congregate in the skies. Dancing, whirling, and diving in their mesmerising murmurations. Why starlings perform such intricate acrobatics is an unanswered question in the field of physics as much as biology. Do they dance in unison to defy the jaws of a hawk? Or do murmurations signal a roost site to other starlings? Either way, the uncertainty adds to the mystery of the spectacle. Across the marsh, pink-footed geese assemble after a long migration. Hooting and chattering away, preparing for their communal sugar beet breakfast come morning.

Pink-foots must travel to local farms for their fresh sugar beet; unfortunately it is not available at Cley Marshes’ café. There is however a lovely selection of warming soups, piping jackets and delicious cakes on offer. Work off the over-indulgence later by joining us for a post-Christmas guided walk and yoga in the New Year.

New Year's Eve Party

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Join us on 31st December and celebrate the new year with a live five piece jazz band, fun quiz, prizes and hot buffet. Bar open 'til late. £55 per person. 8

To book call 01263 710138

For more information on events visit www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk .

For regular updates follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @NWTCleyCentre.

From everyone here at the centre, we wish you a truly happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year.

Emily Kench, Marketing and Community Intern, Norfolk Wildlife Trust

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Northrepps Film Society

In a change of programme Northrepps Film Society’s January film, on 5 January, is The Diving Bell and the Butterfly based on the book by JeanDominique Bauby who, after a stroke at the age of 43, found himself almost completely paralysed but with his mind as active as before. Powerful, memorable and not at all depressing this film is a must-see.

February is now Buster Keaton month when, on Thursday 2 February, you will be able to see My Wife’s Relations followed by Keaton’s masterpiece, The General. As a bonus, these hilarious silent films will be accompanied by local maestro Geoff Cummings-Knight on the piano.

Both shows are at Northrepps Village Hall where doors open at 7pm with drinks for sale before the events begin at 7.30pm. Tickets are £5. For more details, see www.northreppsfilmsociety.co.uk.

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Continued from page 6... ‘Walsham Writers' Group is a small, friendly group of local writers. Meet every second Thurs to share our writing, inspire one another and offer constructive criticism. Open 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 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 Beading group at Beading Fantastic in Holt - meets one Saturday a month, 1 to 4 pm. Friendly group welcomes new ladies - contact Olga 01263 514173 olgaingram@aol.com or Lisa at Beading Fantastic 01263 713570 info@beadingfantastic.com

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It's Christmas, so Head Chef Rene Llupar has given you his recipe for Mince Pies. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at Mackenzie Hotels. Ingredients - 1 jar of luxury mincemeat (600g) - 1 apple, grated - 1 lemon and orange, zested - Icing sugar for dusting Pastry - 380g plain flour - 260g unsalted butter, softened - 125g caster sugar, 10g for sprinkling - 1 large egg - 1 egg for beaten for glazing Method 1. Place the flour and butter in bowl and rub till crumb consistency. 2. Add the sugar and egg to the mixture and mix together, take out of bowl to floured surface till ingredients comes together. Wrap in cling film and place in fridge to chill for 10min. 3. Placed the mincemeat into a bowl and add the grated apple and both zest and mix.

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 North Norfolk Amateur Radio Group (NNARG) meet every week on Thursdays 9am-12am at 88 Central Road, Cromer. We can offer advice, workshop facilities and Amateur radio licence training up to advanced level. Ring Bill 01263 512377 or Charlie 01263 824275 for info 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 Cromer Social Club - Wed 11.30am-2.30pm 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 7.30pm. Sat 8.30pm Live Band. Sun 8.30pm Karaoke. 01263 512542 Roughton & District Women's Institute meet at Roughton Village Hall on second Wed each month 7.30pm. Further information contact Maureen Wells 01263 768106 The Fellowship Choir meet Mon at St.Andrews Church 10am-11.30am. Friendly choir with varied programme. New members welcome. 01263 761482 or 01263 514048 Jazz At The Goat Norfolk Dixieland Jazz Band at The Goat Inn, Skeyton on the first Sunday of every month at 1.30 pm. Free. To book table for lunch Tel 01692 538600 1st Suffield Park Guides - Wed eve term time for girls aged 10-15years Register your interest at: www.girlguiding.org.uk/get_involved/volunteer/ register_your_interest.aspx Free taster sessions available Sing for Joy! Community singing group open to all. Meets Thursday mornings 10am -11.30am at Community Centre, Garden St. Contact Teresa Verney www.teresaverney.com or just turn up! Mundesley Table Tennis Club Coronation Hall most Thur from 7pm. All players from age 8 and of any standard of play are welcome. Tel 01263 722930 or 07828 175493 North Norfolk Amateur Radio Group (NNARG) meet every week on Thursdays 9am-12am at 88 Central Road, Cromer. We can offer advice, workshop facilities and Amateur radio licence training up to advanced level. Ring Bill 01263 512377 or Charlie 01263 824275 for info Tai Chi for Arthritis at Cromer Community Hall in Garden Street, Wednesday afternoons 2pm. Beginners class commencing 9th September. For more details please contact Cath Brooker 01263 823007 Tai Chi for Arthritis at Cromer Community Hall Weds at 2pm from 9 September. Cath Brooker 01263 823007 North Norfolk Chess Club every Friday 7.30pm Morley club Sheringham. Looking for new players of all abilities

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4. Pre heat 200C/220C. 5. Roll pastry to 3mm thickness, using a 01263 579579 round cutter (10cm), cut 16 for bases, place each base into a greaseproof muffin tray. 6. Put a large tablespoon of the mincemeat mixture into each base. 7. Re-roll the excess pastry and using a cutter (7cm), cut for pie lids. You could use festive shapes for the top in your prefer 8. Brush edge of each pie with beaten egg and place pastry lid 9. Brush again with beaten egg mixture and sprinkle with caster sugar 10. Bake the pies for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and leave to cool 11. Gently release from the muffin tray and dust with the icing sugar 12. Serve and ENJOY... Something Different to try... Why not try using puff pastry as the base of the pies?

and especially welcome new players and kids. We have both adult and junior teams that play in the Norfolk chess leagues. Anyone is welcome to pop in for a game. Tel Alex 01263 822087 http://www.northnorfolkchessclub.org.uk Gresham Village Hall Table Top Sales on 1st Saturday every month from 3 October 2015 until 2 April 2016 - set up at 8.30am, doors open 9am, tables £5. All proceedings to Hall funds – the hall is next to Gresham Church on East Beckham Lane NR11 8RT. Bookings and enquiries please call Mr D Logan on 01263 577691 Walking Football at Erpingham Multi-Use Games Area next to the village hall, NR11 7QD every Wednesday 10am. Just bring a pair of trainers - new members always welcome. Refreshments in the hall afterwards at Community Coffee Morning! Also Thursday evenings, 6-7pm under floodlights when necessary. Details Bill Goreham 01263 768601 Overstrand Gardening Club meets first Tuesday of the month at the Parish Hall at 2.30pm. Tel 01263 512350 West Runton Bowls Club Friendly roll ups with refreshments. 1.45 pm Mon – Wed – Sat. Some equipment available. Flat soled shoes must be worn. All welcome. Cromer Society Poetry Group meets first Wed each month at 2pm. Contact Arthur Windridge 01263 515138. New members welcome. Info on other Society activities contact General Secretary Mrs S Evans 01263 514314 cromersoc.webplus.net’ Dilham Jazz Workshop meets 8pm to 10pm on 1st & 3rd Tuesdays each month at Dilham Village Hall. If you play an instrument or are looking to expand your playing ability by 'keeping your hand in' the workshop would be pleased to see you. Details from 07703 697397 or turn up on the night Alcoholics Anonymous every Friday at 7.30pm Cromer Methodist Church Hall West Street, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9DT. Anyone who wants to stop drinking is welcome. AA Helpline is 01603 621128 North Norfolk Parrot Owners Group - if you own, or are owned by, parrots and want to meet like-minded people to discuss all things Parrot, email Parrot_Karen@yahoo.com for info Mundesley and District SSAFAgettes meet 3rd Wednesday every month 1.45pm for 2pm to plan social activities and fundraising for SSAFA. Coronation Hall, 26 Cromer Rd., NR11 8BE. Come join us, meet new friends and help those that serve. 01692 400877 lambert.ja@icloud.com Mini Trampoline Fitness Classes - low- impact exercise for all ages and abilities. Work at your own level - everyone welcome! £4 per session. Erpingham Village Hall, Thursdays 7.15 -8pm. More details from Amy on 07813 320484 Ballroom Dancing at Tithe Barn, Horstead very Thursday evening between 8pm and 10pm –ballroom, Latin and rock and roll dancing by the Wellington Dance Group to music from CDs. The club is very social and tea and coffee and biscuits are served at half time! There is room for about 10 couples and at the moment we have space for a further three couples. If you are interested please contact Marion on 01263 837512 or the leaders of the Club Mr & Mrs Cox on 01603 737907

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What are the risks of DIY Wills?

A recent report from the Solicitors for the Elderly has focused on the risks of DIY Lasting Lesley Ward Powers of Attorneys and Wills. With the ever growing power of the internet and the constant desire to make financial savings, the amount of DIY legal forms on offer has never been greater, so what are the risks and is the potential short-term financial benefit worth not seeking professional advice?

Why is my Will important? Having a Will ensures that all of the savings and assets that make up your estate are distributed in the manner that you intend after your death. Making sure that your friends and family are provided for in whatever way you see fit. If you die before making a Will your estate will be distributed in accordance with the Intestacy Rules which can be unjust and unfair.

What are the risks of a DIY Will? Many DIY Will making facilities are now offered online and by several companies allowing you to do it yourself. You can buy 'Will making kits' from high street shops or fill out online forms. The seeming benefit of this DIY method is primarily the cost. • Mistakes in drafting your Will Inaccuracies in drafting can lead to partial intestacy i.e only some of your estate goes where you want and the rest is distributed under the intestacy rules. For example: "I leave £10,000 to my daughter" but your estate is worth £50,000 and you haven't specified where the rest should go then the £50,000 would fall under intestacy rules to dictate who receives the remainder. • Not witnessed correctly If a Will is not witnessed correctly then it can be rendered invalid, often with the error being irreparable, as the mistake is only discovered post death. • Potential risk of being contested A DIY Will may be more susceptible to potentially being contested on grounds that at the time of making the Will you did not have the capacity to do so. A solicitor can get a doctor to provide a capacity assessment to prevent this and ensure the correct legal test of capacity is applied. The DIY drafting may well be somewhat ambiguous and thus leave the Will open to being contested by jealous family members or the like. • Complex family situations

With the increase of blended families and second marriages the 'simple' Will concept is becoming less common and the complexity of a Will may well depend on the make-up of your family. For example, if you cohabitate but are not married then you will not automatically have rights to a partners estate if the Will fails to stipulate what should pass to the survivor. If you get married after making a Will then the Will can be automatically revoked unless it expressly states otherwise. • Changes in circumstances Sometimes, you might not consider a change in your circumstances requires your Will to be updated, but lawyers will know. Take for example a scenario where you own an old piano which you would like your nephew to inherit the piano upon your death. You draft the Will yourself and gift the piano to him. A few years later you purchase a newer, much more expensive piano and sell the previous one you owned when you drafted the will, you don't think this is a problem

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as you refer to a piano in your will. Right? Wrong! Upon your death if you have not changed the Will your nephew may not receive the newer piano as that was not the piano you owned when you drafted the original will. The newer piano could fall under intestacy rules and go to someone who you never intended it to. For most people the purpose of drafting a Will is to give peace of mind and reassurance that your wishes will be respected in the future and to relieve the stress for family and friends during emotional times. The danger with a DIY Will is that you risk not doing either, leaving them instead with a costly legal minefield.

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THE NORTH NORFOLK GARDENER MUM, DO I HAVE TO EAT BRUSSELS SPROUTS?

This is said to be the most popular whine at Christmas but why were Brussels sprouts voted the most hated vegetable in Britain? There are, in fact, many reasons why we should all eat more sprouts and they are also a very interesting vegetable, for example

• Sprouts contain high levels of vitamins A and C, folic acid and dietary fibre, and can help protect against colon and stomach fibre. • An 80g serving of sprouts contains more vitamin C than an orange, and a cup of cooked Brussels sprouts contains only about 60 calories. • The area covered by Brussels sprouts fields in the UK is the equivalent of 3, 420 football pitches. • A team of scientist s and schoolchildren used the energy from 1000 sprouts to light a Christmas tree in London. • In 2010, a new vegetable was created called the Flowersprout, a hybrid with kale that contained double the amount of vitamin B6 and vitamin C of an ordinary sprout. • A man once pushed a sprout to the top of Mt. Snowdon using only his nose.

• A man from Sweden swallowed 31 sprouts in one minute. • The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge reportedly ate Brussels sprouts on their honeymoon in the Seychelles – the vegetable is supposed to be an aid to fertility. • Supplies are threatened this year due to the invasion of the diamond-back or cabbage moth. • Bernard Lavery of Wales grew a monster sprout that weighed in at 8.19 kg.

The freshest sprouts are green with a white base. If they are slightly yellow or brown it means they are getting old. Overcooking sprouts makes them smell like rotten eggs due to the high levels of sulforaphane they contain. Sprouts are not the easiest vegetable to grow ourselves but if you fancy a go sow the seeds in April, in a small pot and germinate under cover or outside in an open cold frame. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, prick them out into modules or into a tray of multi-purpose compost 7-8cm deep. Do not touch the stems, pick up the plants by their leaves only. Grow the young sprouts on until they are 10-12cm tall.

Prepare the previously manured land by forking it

over and then tread firmly on the soil before planting the seedlings. Make holes with a dibber or trowel, 80-90cm apart, and set out your plants so that the seed leaves are level with the soil. Water thoroughly and let the water drain away. Press the soil back around the roots very firmly.

Keep the sprouts well hoed and protected from all the usual brassica pests. If you have pigeons in your garden or allotment, netting is essential. As it is Christmas do you know...

‘What is green and goes camping?’ – A Brussels scout

‘Which vegetable is the strongest?’ – A muscle sprout

‘Why was the Brussels sprout sent to prison?’ – Because it was a repeat offender

Finally, If you are bored over the holiday there is a paper and pencil game called ‘Sprouts’ which looks interesting, see Wikipedia for the rules. Bob Wilkinson

CROMER FLOWER CLUB

The Club had a wonderful meeting in November, when Julia Knights’ interpretation of ‘Coming out of Autumn’ was both entertaining and imaginative.

Her first design was inspired by her granddaughter Isla, when she used pink lilies ad carnations based on Peppa Pig, her favourite character. A festive wreath was to follow which incorporated root vegetables – do you display or do you eat?

Her final design, suitable for Christmas, used white lilies, gerberas and a fabulous orchid stem.

All the girls wore yellow, her favourite colour.

Julia judged our competition entitles ‘Fire and Ice’ and was very complimentary about the entries. Val Kirkwood was best in show.

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Barry & Hilary's Kilimanjaro Challenge

Late on Friday 7 October, Barry Foulser and Hilary Cox set off on an adventure from Heathrow airport having met the other 18 group members on the same Action Challenge event at check in for the first time.

Flying via Qatar to Kilimanjaro International they arrived Saturday afternoon and were transferred to their overnight stay at The Ameg Lodge in Moshi.

A briefing on repacking hints ensued and an early night before they were ready for their Sunday morning start from Machame gate.

Barry takes up their story ‘The first days trek lasting six hours started through lush rain forest to where we reached our first camp at Machame at 2,835m and a very welcome cooked meal.

Day two, an early start and a 7 hour trek to the Shira Plateau at 3,840m where we are above the clouds and spend our second cold night under canvas at Shira Camp.

Day three, another seven hour trek through moonlike landscape up to Lava Tower at 4,600m before descending to acclimatise at Barranco Camp at 3,950m.

Day four, a brutal and exhausting day climbing first the Barranco Wall to our lunch stop five

hours away before a further 6½ hours trekking past the Barafu Camp at 4,600m finally stopping at Kosovo Camp at 4,900m where the winds exceeded 50 miles an hour and the temperature plummeted to minus 10 (a wind chill temperature of minus 20 for the summit push at midnight).

After very little sleep, it was time to start the summit attempt. Yours truly started ok but was soon to feel the onset of altitude sickness and after approximately 1 ½ hours I was so disorientated and struggling for breathe that our Doctor sent me back down to camp with one of our wonderful guides, Kunda. Having made sure I was ok, Kunda left to take Hilary up to the top where some 5½ hours later she succeeded and summitted at 5,895m.

Day five, after all the group returned from the summit (16 made it 4 did not), involved a five hour trek partway down the Mweka trail to

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Millenium Camp at 3,650m.

Day six, our final day on the mountain started with an amazing send off by our team of 80 porters before a quite brutal descent of the Mweka Trail. However, a most welcome Kilimanjaro beer at the Mweka Gate at 1,650m was our prize.

Then it was back to our lodge for a swim and our Gala Meal/Presentation Night for our final night in Tanzania before our flight back to the UK the next day.

An amazing trip and experience with a fantastic group of people that will live with us both forever.

We funded the trip ourselves and have now raised we believe in excess of £4,300 for the MSTCN (Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Norfolk). Our website www.mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/ barryfoulser2 now shows those donations online, cheques received and individual sponsor form donations’.

Our President, Arthur Bailey, recently gave a talk at The Morley Club, Sheringham to the Lions and interested members of the public.

Arthur told us about his many years driving coaches in the UK and abroad. All were fascinated and were left wanting more at the end of the evening.

On 22 November Roger Bassham, a volunteer from Prostate Cancer, talked to the Lions and the less squeamish members of the public about his cancer operation and subsequent remission.

This subject, with talk of rubber gloves and catheters, would normally frighten the bravest of men, but Roger talked candidly and it is to be hoped that he reassured the audience that, even though the subject is fairly unpleasant, nothing is painful and it is possible to completely recover in all respects, if any problems are presented to a Doctor early. A raffle and donations made £42 and Roger accepted this for the charity.

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Return of Stage Direct to Little Theatre

Back by popular demand, and hopefully a regular spot, Stage Direct return for another successful run at Sheringham Little Theatre from 20 to 21 January with a Frank Vickery comedy called Family Planning.

Directed by Nigel Manson, it promises to be a great success for those who like their chuckle muscles ticked. Included in the cast are also Jamie and Carol Manson , son and wife of the Director, who assures us this was not nepotism but the right folk for the job.

Acting alongside the adults, in his debut role with Stage Direct, we have 13 year old Wesley Burgoyne, who will show off his acting talents, along with his knitting prowess - surely not the last we will be seeing form this young man.

The Welsh playwright Vickery explores, in his effortless way, family relationships, with dark, mysterious and sinister twists that is very reminiscent of Alan Ayckbourn.

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This comedy takes us into the world of the Roberts family, where hypochondriac Mr Roberts misunderstands a situation, after being misled by Gran and others, that he only has a short time left on this planet to live, although the reality is very different. Too much information at this time will spoil what is promised to be the laugh of the winter! Nigel added ‘we would like to express our gratitude to Aylsham High school for allowing us to use their drama studio for free as rehearsal space’. Tickets are available online and from The Little Theatre Box Office on 01263 822347.

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Wimbledon lawnmowers gifted to Cromer Tennis Club

Two lawnmowers which cut the most famous grass in the tennis world will be heading to Cromer to take up their new permanent home in the new year.

Cromer Lawn Tennis & Squash Club groundsmen, Matthew Jordan and Peter Cooper, will be taking ownership of two of Wimbledon’s mowers in January to help them maintain the excellent surfaces for which the club has become well known.

The famous All England Club, which manages Wimbledon, has gifted the mowers to Cromer.

Matt, aka Jordy, who is the year round groundsman at the Norwich Road club, explained “A lot of care goes into the surface to ensure it is well maintained all year around. “People think it’s just a summer job, but that’s not the case. We put in the work all year and that’s why the Cromer club is in the top six grass courts in the country.”

He and Peter have continued to build on the great work of Bob Cox, who maintained the courts for 40 years before he retired in 1978, and Mike Thompson, who then took up the mantle for a further 29 years.

“When the tennis season is in full swing and a tournament is on we cut and mark every day, otherwise it’s every other day,” added Jordy. “Even out of season we keep it clipped and treat it. We have a regular maintenance programme and we spray and fertilise to keep the rye grass surface in good condition.”

Nationally the focus of the Lawn Tennis Association is to keep grass courts across the country as good as possible and once a year, representatives from the LTA inspect grass surfaces across the country.

Matthew Jordan and Peter Cooper, groundsmen at Cromer Lawn Tennis Club will shortly be taking ownership of two Wimbledon mowers at the start of next year.

With 10 grass courts to maintain, the surface comes in for a lot of wear and tear during the season, which usually runs from April to October. For eight years Jordy has been scarifying, spiking, clearing and cutting, fertilising and top dressing the surface to ensure people are playing on one of the best grass court lawns in the country.

“The way we see it, keeping grass courts is key to this country producing the next Wimbledon champion, it’s fundamental to that,” said Jordy.

The Cromer duo was recently invited to Felixstowe Lawn Tennis Association to share their expertise in grounds maintenance and carry out their end of season renovation, a testament to their hard work and dedication.

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Multiple doubles Grand Slam winner and Davis Cup champion Jamie Murray and Dan Evans, who is also a Davis Cup champion, are among many leading names to have played at Cromer.

Cllr Judy Oliver, NNDC representative on the Club committee said “The Club has a fascinating history, and has welcomed its fair share of famous players through the years from Winston Churchill’s wife through to seven times champion Dorothy Chambers and Wimbledon champion Ann Jones. My hope is that the next Wimbledon champion comes from north Norfolk.”

With the club coming up to celebrating its 110th anniversary in 2018, it is not hard to see why Cromer Lawn Tennis Club, which is supported by North Norfolk District Council, is regarded as one of the best in the country and a hidden gem on the North Norfolk coast.

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Last Issue’s Answers The FOUR YELLOW SQUARES in the SUDOKU were 9 6 3 5. The FALLEN PUZZLE answers were: I CAN RECOGNISE BUT ONE TUNE ‘GOD SAVE THE QUEEN’ AND THEN ONLY BECAUSE PEOPLE STAND UP FOR IT. W.B.YEATS and

AT HOME YOU ALWAYS HAVE TO BE A POLITICIAN. WHEN YOU’RE ABROAD YOU ALMOST FEEL YOURSELF A STATESMAN. HAROLD MACMILLAN The singers in last issue’s CHRONICLE WORDSEARCH were: DAVID BOWIE MICHAEL JACKSON ELTON JOHN

JOHN LENNON GEORGE MICHAEL ELVIS PRESLEY CLIFF RICHARD FRANK SINATRA ROBBIE WILLIAMS STEVIE WONDER The NUMBER CRUNCHER One answer was: 12 + 8 - 5 x 4 ÷ 12 + 3 = 8

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Friends of Cromer Museum

Peter Trudgill will be familiar to many because of his regular Monday column in the Eastern Daily Press on the idiosyncrasies of language and dialect. Paul was the guest speaker at our November meeting and his topic was ‘Why the Norfolk dialect?’

Languages change through time and why this happens is not very well understood. Two thousand years ago, people from what are now England, Germany and the Netherlands spoke the same language but today they speak different languages. Until c. 1500 in England most pronunciation was based on that of the north of the country but began to change mainly because vowels began to be pronounced differently.

What of Norfolk? The geographical isolation of the county produced in time a distinctive dialect. The wastes of what we now know as the Fens cut off Norfolk from most of the rest of the country. This explains why people living just a few miles over the boundary with Lincolnshire speak a dialect more akin to people in Yorkshire than to people in Norfolk. There are some clear examples of this difference. The third person singular is distinctive in Norfolk. Norfolk people will say “ I go, you go and he/she go” whereas elsewhere it is “I go, you go, he/she goes”. Imperatives are stated with a “you” as in “sit you down” or “shut you up” instead of “sit down” and “shut up”. Many readers will no doubt know more innovations and characteristics associated with the Norfolk dialect.

The influence of Dutch and French immigration in the late sixteenth century is also important as far as language is concerned. Many words in use in Norfolk take their origin from the Strangers of this period. The words dwile (floor cloth) and push (boil or pimple) are Dutch. The word “plain” is common in Norwich to denote streets or roads as in Bank Plain or St Andrews’ Plain and it comes from the Flemish word “plein”. The Friends of Norfolk Dialect (FOND) aim to make sure that the uniqueness of the Norfolk dialect is protected and wherever possible encouraged and long may this continue. The Friends of Cromer Museum will host four more talks in the new year. Peter Stibbons will be presenting his Magic Lantern Show in the Parish Hall on Saturday 21 January. If you have not been lucky enough to see this presentation before, then I suggest you keep this date free for it is a unique experience. In February Martin Warren will talk on ‘Discovering Norfolk’s Human Ancestors’, in March James Albone will talk on ‘Norfolk’s Roman Roads’ and in April Paul Richards’ topic is ‘The Port of King’s Lynn’. These talks take place in the Community Hall in Cromer.

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North Norfolk Residents: have your say on new ward boundaries

The independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England is asking people across North Norfolk to comment on its draft proposals for new council ward boundaries. An eight-week public consultation on the recommendations began earlier this month and will end on 30 January 2017. The consultation is open to anyone who wants to have their say on new council wards, ward boundaries and ward names across North Norfolk. The Commission’s draft recommendations propose that the North Norfolk should have 40 councillors in the future, eight fewer than the current arrangements. The recommendations also outline how those councillors should represent 26 single-member wards and seven two-member wards across the district. The full recommendations and detailed interactive maps are available on the Commission’s website at consultation.lgbce.org.uk and www.lgbce.org.uk. Hard copies of the Commission’s report and maps will also be available to view at council buildings and libraries. Professor Colin Mellors, Chair of the Commission, said “We are publishing proposals for a new pattern of wards across North Norfolk and we are keen to hear what local people think of the recommendations. “Over the next eight weeks, we are asking local people to tell us if they agree with the proposals or if not, how they can be improved. “Our review aims to deliver electoral equality for local voters. This means that each councillor represents a similar number of people so that everyone’s vote in council elections is worth roughly the same regardless of where you live. “We also want to ensure that our proposals reflect the interests and identities of local communities across North Norfolk and that the pattern of wards can help the council deliver effective local government to local people. We will consider all the submissions we receive whoever they are from and whether your evidence applies to the whole district or just part of it. The Commission wants to hear as much evidence as possible in order to develop final recommendations for North Norfolk. If you would like to make a submission to the Commission, please write or email us by 30 January 2017 to The Review Officer (North Norfolk), Local Government Boundary Commission for England, 14th floor, Millbank Tower, London, SW1P 4QP or email: reviews@lgbce.org.uk

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18th Dec - Carols at Christmas Exploring the Christmas story through readings & traditional carols 7pm Parish Church 24th Dec - Christingle services DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND WE WILL BE HOLDING 2 SERVICES We look forward to welcoming you and hope to see lots of children dressed as shepherds, angels or wise men! 3.15pm - doors open at 2.45pm 5.15pm - doors open at 4.45pm Parish Church (maximum 450 people per service) 24th Dec - Christmas Eve communion 11pm Parish Church

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Royal Cromer Golf Club elects first female club captain in its 129 year history Royal Cromer Golf Club achieved an important milestone in its history at the AGM held on 30 November with the election of Jayne Jones as the first female Club Captain in its long history. Jayne was understandably elated to receive the unanimous support of the membership vote to elect her as Captain for the 2017 season.

“It is with immense pleasure that I accept the role of Club Captain. I am here to serve the members, the committee and all of our fantastic staff. I am so looking forward to working alongside the whole team and together to take the Club forward”. Jayne identified the development of the Junior Section as a particular goal for 2017 and was

seven silver medals for competitions held during his year and was clever enough to win the only medal to be retained by its winner. Rev Rogers has been followed by many important people including The Lord Suffield and Sir Samuel Hoare MP, who was the Home Secretary.

delighted that a partnership with Cromer Academy was recently agreed, to offer free coaching to its pupils.

Royal Cromer Golf Club was formed in 1888 and was immediately given Royal Patronage by the Prince of Wales, later Edward VII. Jayne joins a long list of distinguished individuals to be given the honour of representing the Club as Captain. The first Captain of the Club was Rev HC Rogers who graciously presented

Cabbell Park – New Football Pitch and Facilities

Now approaching its 129th year, Royal Cromer Golf Club continues to hold a prominent position amongst the nation’s golf courses and attracts visiting golfers from across the world. The election of its latest Captain is a demonstration that despite its stuffy maleorientated reputation, many golf clubs continue to move with the times.

Cromer’s Cabbell Park improvement works are on track for an early completion, with the pitch relocation completed at the beginning of this month.

• Refurbished and improved the team changing rooms at Cromer Academy as a replacement for the dated facilities North Norfolk District Council at Cabbell Park commissioned Renosteel • Provided a new Construction Ltd, Thrower & Above: Old Changing Facility external path and gate Rutland Ltd and Redhill Services Below: New Match Officials' Changing linking Cabbell Ltd to carry out work on Cabbell Facility external Park to the Park after MedCentres received changing rooms the go-ahead for the multimillion pound medical centre • Moved the this autumn. floodlights and ducting to ensure Work was scheduled with Above: Old Changing Facility internal the pitch is Cromer Town Football Below: New Match Officials Changing playable in the Club, to ensure it did Facility internal evenings not disrupt the playing • Moved the schedule. pitch, goals and As well as moving the dug-outs to comply with football pitch the Council has: league regulations • Drained land at the • Put up new posts and rail to match western end of the Park the new pitch layout to ensure the realigned • Put in a new electricity supply pitch is to the required playing standard; • Provided a new match officials’ changing facility on the Cromer Academy site – see pictures;

Cllr Tom FitzPatrick, Leader of North Norfolk District Council said “We have been working hard to put the new facilities in, to support the provision of a

Cromer Fit Together Walks

Prom Slope (childrens’ fun fair end) in Cromer near the Morrisons Garage, Prince of Wales Rd, Cromer, NR27 9HS. Find own parking

If you are new to Fit Together, please arrive 20 mins early. For more information contact Melanie Brown on 07766 259999. Wednesday 4 January – 10.30am - Cromer Happy Valley Walk – Grade 2 - Approx. 2 miles – A concrete, grass, dirt and woodland walk with moderate gradients. Meet at the top of the West

Wednesday 4 January – 1pm - Cromer Doctors’ Surgery and Upper prom Bookable Walk – Advanced Grade 1 – Approx. 1 mile – A walk on paved surfaces with gentle gradients and breath- taking views. Meet on the corner near the cricket ground next to Cromer Docs’ Surgery, 48 Overstrand Rd, Cromer, NR27 0AJ (parking along

modern health centre for the people of Cromer and to ensure that the club and football supporters have the facilities they need.

“The before and after photographs tell the story of our investment in Cabbell Park. We will have improved football facilities, the clubhouse is available to be used and there will be a modern medical centre to serve the people of Cromer.

“The Council is also working to identify a long term home for community sports facilities that can serve the people of Cromer.”

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road). (Wheel chair friendly but kerbs) Please book for this walk on 07766 259999 by 3pm on Tue 3 Jan

Wednesday 11 January – 10.30am - West Runton to Beeston Bump Walk – Grade 3 – Approx. 3 miles – A scenic walk on grass, dirt and pavement with a steep gradient. Meet at The Village Inn PH Car park, West Runton, NR27 9QT

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

LAST MONTH’S WINNER: Ms Linda Walker from Sheringham

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Cromer Times 508 December 17th 2016

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