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The 2017 Crab & Lobster Festival is on its way – and tickets for the Opening Concert are now on sale Next May’s eighth Crab & Lobster Festival is set to get off to a cracking start with a star-studded opening concert.

As Cromer and Sheringham come together once again to host the Festival, Olly Day, Nigel Boy Syer and the Sheringham Shantymen will get the Festival weekend underway as they headline the Festival’s opening concert.

Tickets are now on sale for the event, which will be held at the Pier Pavilion theatre in Cromer on Friday, 19 May. Continued on page 4...

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The 2017 Crab & Lobster Festival is on its way â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and tickets for the Opening Concert are now on sale

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Festival Chairman, Tony Shipp, said â&#x20AC;&#x153;The 2017 Crab & Lobster Festival will once again open with our now â&#x20AC;&#x2122;must attendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; concert in the Pavilion Theatre. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has become an essential part of the Crab & Lobster Festival weekend, eagerly looked forward to by both local residents and visitors.

The ticket price, as last year, is only ÂŁ10 and these are now available online and from the booking office. So, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave it too late to join us for another us for a wonderful start to our Crab & Lobster Festival weekend next May.â&#x20AC;?

The ever-popular Olly Day returns to host the concert, which features the seaside tradition of Sea Shanties from the renowned Sheringham Shantymen, irresistible humour from favourite Nigel Boy Syer plus a supporting cast.

Olly Day said â&#x20AC;&#x153;Both Nigel and I love performing our double act in the opening concert. There is such a great atmosphere in the theatre and it's a great start to a very 'crabby' weekend. It's always a wonderful show and fabulous working with the Shantymen too. It really is one of the highlights of the North Norfolk year.â&#x20AC;?

Over the last 20 years, the Sheringham Shantymen have developed their own style of performing songs of the sea.

As well as hundreds of local performances, the group has entertained at prestigious Maritime Festivals at Bristol, Southampton and Portsmouth.

Olly Day, who is currently performing on stage with the Cromer Christmas Show, is firmly established as one of East Angliaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest performers. His unique style combines an irresistible sense of humour and an impressive singing voice.

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

Tickets are ÂŁ10 and are now available from the Pavilion Theatre box office on 01263 512495.

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The Festival weekend continues on Saturday, 20 and Sunday, 21 May in Cromer and Sheringham with a programme of superb seafood, entertainment, music, seafood competitions.

Festival chairman Tony Shipp said Sheringham Shantymen â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year the Festival achieved Credit: Chris Taylor enormous successes. Thousands of people enjoyed the Festival weekend, and thousands more followed the art trail and attended the Crabbing Championships â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it is hoped this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Festival, with an expanded programme of events will achieve the same success and bring more and more people to this fabulous area.â&#x20AC;?

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Through the North Norfolk Group's fundraising activities last year we are again able to offer a limited number of FREE support holidays, organised by Diabetes UK, during the summer of 2017.

These will be available for children and young people with diabetes between the ages of 7-10 and 11-17 who live in Norfolk.

The holidays are invaluable for the youngsters, allowing them to gain skills and confidence to help them deal with their diabetes among others of the same age. Some go on holiday having never met anyone else with diabetes before. So, to be able to leave thinking “I’m not different from anyone else” has to make it all worthwhile.

If your child is at all interested, please encourage him/her to contact Jackie or David on 01692 405492 or email diabetes.uk@hotmail.co.uk All contacts will be acknowledged on a first come first served basis.

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Permit holder Mr J C Mitchell We are pleased to confirm that the Street Collection in the town of Cromer on behalf of Cromer Christmas Lights Volunteers on Saturday 3 December raised the sum of £568.64. There were no expenses incurred.

We wish to thank everyone who gave so generously on the day and throughout the year helping to light up the town for Christmas, especially our collectors from the Lions, Norwich & Peterborough, Tim the Mayor and Janet.

CROMER FLOWER CLUB

The stage was set and decorated literally as Brenda Tubbs, our guest speaker for December, prepared to demonstrate her Christmas challenge.

As it was an afternoon event, we held it in Cromer Community Hall.

A wonderful number of members and guests were enthralled with her array of designs using beautiful flowers and foliage.

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Her designs, along with her funny anecdotes, cheered us as the festive season dawned.

Our competition, a Christmas table arrangement, was judged by Brenda.

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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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The Strand Club

On 14 December the Strand Club celebrated Christmas by throwing a party. Glo organised a mixed bag of activities, and members and committee supplied food to form a varied and appetising buffet.

The crackers we made the previous month were passed around and after a count of "one - two - three - PULL" much laughter ensued as the crackers burst all over the place, shooting their contents under tables and into the air.

We then tried to do a difficult quiz, instigated

by Jackie, which produced merriment and groans when the answers were given out.

The next thing to happen was a sing-along of Christmas songs, conducted by Miriam from song sheets produced by Jamie and Glo. This was great fun and we sang out loud and clear.

Then the buffet and social side of the meeting began, with the committee serving the teas and coffees. We all enjoyed ourselves enormously the food was lovely and the company - as

always - friendly and entertaining.

The raffle was called and Josie won the beautiful buffet table centre, made by Jackie.

Jackie had also made displays for each small table and had been up half the night finishing a knitted Nativity scene which was excellent.

She is such a skilled person.

Many hands made light work of the clearing and setting the hall to rights and the afternoon finished with a glass of mulled wine. We all came home with a piece of Christmas cake (also made by Jackie) and looked back over what had been a very good party.

Our huge thanks go to Glo for her organising and to everyone who contributed food and/or raffle prizes. We also thank Jackie for her firm hand in a velvet glove throughout this last year!

The next meeting will be our New Year lunch which will be held in the Amber Restaurant at Cromer Country Club.

Visitors are always welcome to our meetings.

Poppy Appeal

I wish to thank the collectors, business premises, churches and members of the public who helped with this year’s appeal.

With their generous help, we have so far raised £9829.07 which goes to help serving and ex-service men and women and their dependants in times of need.

Many thanks again.

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The next open one will be in the Pavilion, Overstrand, as usual, on 8 February at 2 pm, entrance just £2 with raffle tickets available separately throughout the afternoon.

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Diabetes UK North Norfolk Group following the group's AGM on Thursday 26 January, to which everybody is welcome, our guest speaker is Nigel Wilton from Wiltshire Farm Foods. The meeting starts at

7.30pm at Cromer Methodist Church Hall. For more information please contact Jackie or David on 01692 405492 or visit www.north-norfolk.diabetesukgroup.org

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Wednesday 18 January 10.30am at The Cottage, Louden Road, Cromer Cromer Society Extended Lecture Course ‘Do Different’ presented by Dr Robert Knee. For further details please contact Chris Branford 01263 510120

Wednesday 18 January 7pm at Suffield Park Bowls Club, Station Road, Cromer - Cromer Society Recorded Music Section ‘A Thousand Years of French Music’ presented by Chris Branford For further details please contact William Bestelink 01263 514045

Wednesday 25 January 10.30am at The Cottage, Louden Road, Cromer Cromer Society Extended Lecture Course "Do Different" presented by Dr Robert Knee. For further details please contact Chris Branford 01263 510120

Saturday 28 January Cromer Society Excursion to the Maddermarket Theatre Norwich Matinee Performance of ‘Murder, Margaret and Me’ by Philip Marks.

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Cromer Flower Club AGM on Monday 16 January at 7pm at Cromer Junior School, Norwich Road, Cromer – guest speaker Brian Hedge – discover how Cromer was transformed

A Music Marathon

On Saturday 21 January, there will be music of all kinds taking place in the Parish Hall in Cromer from 9am until 5pm.

The event is an eight hour sponsored music bash and we hope that the public will come along and support it. The musicians need an audience, so come and enjoy their music, the choirs, the singing and the homemade refreshments which will be served all day.

This fund raising idea is to raise funds for the mini bus at the Canaan Christian Centre which is costing £2,000 a year and is needed for their events and for the many local groups who use it as well.

Breaking with tradition

Aylsham’s Burns Night Supper to offer a female perspective

With Christmas and New Year celebrations over, there’s the age-old cry “what are we going to do now?”.

In Aylsham, one easy answer is to go to the annual Burns Night Supper, organised by Slow Food Aylsham and Cittaslow Aylsham.

Scheduled for Saturday 28 January, 7.30pm for 8pm, and as usual in the Town Hall, the Supper will feature a traditional menu of Haggis, Neeps and Tatties, followed by that delicious Scottish dessert, Cranachan. For non-Haggis lovers there will be the option of homemade Cottage Pie, including versions for vegetarian palates, also made with gluten-free ingredients.

One thing that will break with tradition is the time-honoured “Address to the Haggis”. This is more usually spoken by a man but in the interests of equality, 2017 will see it presented by the lovely Grizelda Tyler who has been busy practising the centuries old Scottish dialect!

Scottish music will feature throughout the evening with, of course, a ‘wee dram’ to toast the Haggis. There will be a bar, and tea and coffee will be served after the meal.

Tickets for the Burns Night Supper cost just £15 and are available from Barnwells Newsagents in the Market Place, Carousel Chocolates in Red Lion Street and the Town Council offices above the Town Hall. You can also book by phoning 07519 361812.

of the greatest comedy creations in the English Theatre. As the curtain rises, we hear off stage, the final moments of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, when Jack Worthing discovers every obstacle has been removed from marriage to his beloved Gwendolen. Or so he believes. Lady Bracknell enters in a fluster and we then discover why.

Lady Bracknell’s Confinement – A Play The first straight play to be performed for many years in Cromer takes to the stage this January.

The play, ‘Lady Bracknell’s Confinement’, is by playwright Paul Doust, who is a regular writer for TV dramas including Eastenders and Holby City.

The play is the first production by the new local drama group Chalk Reef Amateur Productions. It is a monologue in one act, along the lines of the Alan Bennett Talking Heads plays.

Lady Bracknell’s Confinement stars Northrepps resident, John Church in the title role.

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Doust’s comedy has been written for a man to play Lady Bracknell, thus further emphasising the ‘pantomime dame’ elements of the character’s snobbery and obsession with social standing.

The fabulous period costume that Lady Bracknell wears has been supplied by Sheringham Community Wardrobe.

Director Gregory Hayman says “The play will provide an hilarious evening’s entertainment for lovers of Wilde’s original play and those who are new to it.”

The play will be performed for two nights only on Thur 26 and Sat 28 January at 7.30pm, at Cromer Community Centre, Garden Street, Cromer.

Tickets £7.50 are available from the Cromer Tourist Information Centre, online at the Coast Festival website: coastarts.co.uk/events/event/lady-bracknells - confinement/ and on the door on the night.

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Pamela joins the team at Henleys

Henleys Estate & Letting Agents in Cromer have had a flying start since opening their new office in West St Cromer back in July.

Director Ryan Ratcliffe comments: “We focus heavily on customer service, going the extra mile has paid massive dividends for our buyers and sellers alike, that’s why people like to deal with us.”

Fellow director Jeff Cox goes on to say “When selling or letting your property, you need to know that you are putting faith in the hands of an agent who knows the area like the back of their hands and offers great value for money and that is where we excel.”

Henleys are expanding their staff by welcoming highly-experienced Pamela Jonas into their sales and lettings department. Pamela has been in the industry all her working life in the Cromer area and brings a huge amount of experience with her.

“Pamela is an automatic choice for us and she will be a great asset. Her in-depth knowledge of sales and lettings in the area is invaluable and we really look forward to working with her” says Ryan. For all your selling and lettings requirements call Henleys on 01263-511111.

Society members’ small change makes a big difference in Cromer

Three charities have received a share of £100,000 after being nominated by people at the Norwich & Peterborough (N&P) Building Society in Cromer.

Friends of Roughton School, North Norfolk MS Society and Roughton Under 5s Playgroup have been given £100 each after the Society’s Small Change Big Difference® Month campaign.

The campaign was supported by Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation, which N&P is part of. A total of 1,000 charities and good causes received £100,000 after being nominated by people at the Society’s branches around the UK

Karen Chastney, manager of the Cromer branch of N&P Building Society, said “I’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who came into the branch to nominate a charity for a donation during our Small Change Big Difference Month campaign. At N&P Building Society we are committed to being at the heart of our community and I hope these donations will enable the charities to carry on their wonderful work here in Cromer.”

Small Change Big Difference Month took place between 19 September and 15 October.

In 2015, the Charitable Foundation paid 1,502 donations totalling £392,276 to good causes and charities throughout the UK.

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‘When Britannia Ruled the Airwaves – Celebration of the Sixties’

North Norfolk District Council will host a 1960s Revival Festival on Cromer Pier

in Tides Restaurant at the front of the Pier • A music and video tribute to the 1960s in the Theatre • A display of Gerry Anderson memorabilia featuring Stingray, Thunderbirds, Supercar, Fireball XL 5, Captain Scarlet and more • A display of Beatles’ memorabilia including records, CDs, DVDs, books and more • Mopeds, scooters and motorbikes on the Pier • BBC Radio Norfolk’s Wally Webb complete with Lambretta and Parka coat

From The Beatles through to Thunderbirds, from mini-skirts to mopeds – if you remember the 1960s then come and celebrate in Cromer this year.

The 60s festival will be held on Cromer Pier and along the promenade on St George’s Day - 23 April to mark the decade when Britain was truly leading the way in music, fashion and the arts.

The community event will be hosted on Cromer Pier and Promenade on St George’s Day and feature a display of memorabilia, music and fashion.

Organisers are looking for people to share their memories of Cromer from the 1960s and if you have photographs and stories that you would like to put into the exhibition please contact Cllr Pearce on 07733056067. There will be a video diary on the day for people to share their stories of the sixties.

With a mixture of stalls, displays, exhibitions and music the festival promises to be one which will grab people’s imagination and showcase all that is still Great about Britain.

Cllr Maggie Prior, Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure, Health and Wellbeing, at North Norfolk District Council said “Our hope is that this community event will be popular and become a regular highlight in the North Norfolk festival calendar. The 1960s showcased all that this country is great at – and what better day to hold it than St George’s Day!” Cllr Nigel Pearce, Ward Member for Suffield Park, Cromer who has championed and promoted the 60s festival for Cromer, said “The 1960s is the decade when Britain led the world in music and fashion; it was a decade of mods, rockers and the mini-skirt.

Cllr Pearce added “If any vintage clothing shops or 60s fashion inspired labels would like to take part by organising a 60s inspired fashion show on the Pier we’d love to hear from them. We also hope that the public will take part by dressing up for the day in 60s gear so that the whole area can celebrate the era when "Britannia ruled the waves"

Rory Holburn, Director of Openwide, which currently manages the Pier for the Council, said "Openwide are delighted to be working with North Norfolk District Council to continue to grow Cromer Pier’s events calendar attracting new and diverse visitors to the region and adding yet more appeal for local residents to delight in.

“From a Pier that used to offer only a short summer season Cromer now has an all year round attraction bringing life and vibrancy to the local economy. This new 60s event has the potential to grow into another full weekend in the North Norfolk diary”.

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“The Beatles became the global musical force and they still are very relevant and powerful today helping to influence music and social attitudes; they went outside of music and helped to shape today’s society in ways we may not still understand. The 1960s caught the world’s imagination and put Britain at the top, my hope is that this festival does the same for Cromer.”

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“All of today’s popular culture owes a debt of gratitude to these pioneers from the 60s era and the hope is that the festival captures just a part of that energy and enthusiasm.”

We want people to join in the day, bringing in their memorabilia – clothes, photographs, and stories with everything related to that magical decade.

This event promises to capture the sights and sounds of the sixties with music on the day provided in the Theatre and by Rock the Lobster, a charitable group for promoting unseen and unheard musical talent.

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Cromer Library News

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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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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, to resume again on the 1st Saturday in February.

Family History guidance Tuesdays 10 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12, 2pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4pm - individual 2 hour advice sessions from our family history volunteer for anyone new to family history. These sessions are based around the library edition of Find My Past.

Knit and Natter third Friday of each month 10.30am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 which is 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. Next date is 27 January.

Age Concern North Norfolk a signposting session run by Age Concern North Norfolk from 10am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12noon 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.

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Re-gifting to Leeway

Following the success of last year’s appeal, The Strands charity shop, Church Street, Cromer is once again collecting toiletries to donate to Leeway, the Norfolk Women’s Refuge.

This will help to provide basic essentials for vulnerable women and children, many of whom have had to leave their homes in a hurry and in dangerous circumstances.

Gift sets you may have received for Christmas, which were not to your 14

taste, can now be re-gifted to this very good cause.

Last year, local people were very generous in their support for this project and we know that the toiletries were really appreciated by the women who received them.

Strands will be collecting the items throughout January and February and would be glad of anything you feel able to contribute. Other items, such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant and sanitary products, would also be welcomed.

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North Norfolk Railway Awarded Highly Commended Certificate at National Railway Heritage Awards

North Norfolk Railway attended the National Railway Heritage Awards (NRHA) held in London on 7 December.

The railway, which recently received the Best Large attraction award in the EDP Tourism awards, was also entered in the NRHA awards for the new building at Sheringham. This facility houses the Tourist Information office for Sheringham, a new railway shop and new public and station toilets.

The NRHA awards are a national annual event, which involves consideration of many aspects of railway operations and related heritage projects. The particular category relating to the Sheringham project was the Operational Enhancement award, which involved major rail operators such as Virgin Trains and East Midlands Trains.

However, in this elite company, North Norfolk Railway achieved major recognition and was awarded the Highly Commended Certificate, by the Rail Minister, Paul Maynard MP, for the new building which came into operation this summer.

The new facility has been designed to match the other station buildings at Sheringham and has been achieved in a way that compliments the railway and the town itself.

The building, which received a grant from the Coastal Communities Fund and NNDC, was started in October last year.

The result is recognised as a credit to the town.

The North Norfolk Railway now provides the Tourist Information operation for the town, with extended operations covering November and December and the facility opening again from February half term. The service is provided under contract to NNDC, as are the new toilet facilities available for the public and railway users.

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Goats return to Cromer

North Norfolk District Council moves town’s famous Bagot goats into Happy Valley

Last year NNDC’s eight goats managed the habitat on Cromer’s overgrown cliff, and now the Council are setting them the same task at Happy Valley.

The Bagot billies, that have appeared on TV and in newspapers, have returned to the town and to a new home. The fenced off area in Happy Valley will be grazed by the goats to keep unwanted plants and excessive growth to a minimum.

back in Cromer. I have been asked by lots of people in town and further afield when the goats will return.

“The goats have proved to be a real draw to the town, a talking point for residents and an added sight on the visitor’s list of great things to see in Cromer. They are also incredible habitat managers. I hope they’ll enjoy their new home and work hard to get it shipshape.”

While a new area of land for the goats was identified and then securely fenced, the Bagots were grazed on land in Kelling.

Cllr Angie Fitch-Tillett Cabinet Member for Environmental Services said “We’re so pleased to have the goats

Charity cheque presentation at Cromer Pier

A cheque presentation took place at Cromer Pavilion Theatre before Christmas when Deb Lewis handed

over £573.09 to Amanda West in memory of Tony West who sadly died in 2016.

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The Bagot is believed to be Britain’s oldest breed of goat and unlike most other breeds - that favour mountains and uplands - it developed in the English lowlands. Bagots are very hardy and easy to tame.

Cromer WI

This December meeting was our Christmas Social and we were entertained by Malcolm Curtis, who played the keyboard during the afternoon, which was lovely in the background while we were having our tea, and some members were seen to be singing along to the music.

We had the business side of the meeting first and we started with a minutes silence in memory of a long standing member Sheila Fletcher who recently passed away. Sheila was a lovely lady and will be missed by all.

The Craft group were thanked for all their hard work at the Christmas Tree Festival. The decorated tree and Nativity group raised funds for Cromer Community Centre. Irene Nutt was especially thanked for her knitted Nativity scene which took her many hours to create. Irene was also presented with a special bouquet as she has a significant birthday this month.

Arrangements were made for the Christmas Celebrations at Briston Church on the 13 December. The competition of an item beginning with the letter J was won by Freddy Abbs with Lyn Corke second and Sue Stoneman third.

After the business side of the meeting, we had tea and plenty of Christmas food prepared by members of the Committee.

Members took part in a Christmas table quiz and a good time was had by all.

The President wished everyone a very Happy Christmas and members left the meeting with lots of cards and a present from the Secret Santa.

New members are always welcome on the second Thursday of the month at 2 pm in the Community Hall in Garden Street.

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New Life Cleaning - What’s New in 2017?

How exciting, a new year ahead!

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cleaning services*. Call today on 01263 826996 and our experienced office staff Vicky, Chloe and Linda will be there to help you.

We have a couple of company updates. Matthew, who first established the business back in 2003, has now returned to the team: "it’s wonderful to see how things have continued to grow. What a credit to my wonderful family. I'm looking forward to continuing that growth with renewed energy and enthusiasm," commented Matthew.

We also have Leonard, my father and now business partner. It is exciting to see our business grow and have a wider family run company. Leonard brings a whole new range of skills to the firm from a long career in the public sector and also a wide experience base including running a local business 'Oven Revive’, and also a window cleaning business. Leonard brings extensive management skills and

experience serving on the Town Council.

Welcome aboard. So far this year my father has helped introduce two new services: Gutter Clearance and Conservatory Cleaning with optional ladder-less window cleaning. Our new General Cleaning Service offers ‘one-off’ cleans and end of tenancy cleaning together with commercial office cleans.

To kick start this New Year we have a great deal on our Carpet Sales and Fitting Service. To all those who are looking to warm up their flooring or feet this winter season we are offering free underlay on all carpet orders*.

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By visiting the Home Page all customers can now request a Call Back and scroll through to Meet the Team and to survey the Services we offer without feeling a need to rush. Customers can now view updated testimonials of our work and if desired be directed to those local businesses that we also recommend and that continue to provide us and the local community with a quality service.

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North Norfolk District Council Big Society Awards Launched Do you know someone who deserves to be thanked for the work they do in the community or an organisation which deserves praise?

North Norfolk District Council is organising a Big Society Awards Night to thank the people and the projects that help to create a strong community.

The Big Society Awards Night, which has the support of North Norfolk Radio, will be held at Sheringham Little Theatre on 23 March 2017 to celebrate the Big Society community spirit that helps to make North Norfolk such a great place to live.

People are being asked to nominate a project or a person that has made a difference in their community by 27 January 2017.

Categories open to public nomination are:

• Big Society Community Project Award - for projects that are based in or benefit people in the district

• Big Society Voluntary Services Award for Sport - for someone who has made an outstanding contribution to sport in the district • Big Society Voluntary Services Award for someone who has made an outstanding contribution for young people in the district

• Big Society Voluntary Services Award for someone who has made an outstanding contribution for older people in the district

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someone who has made an outstanding contribution to their neighbourhood

NNDC will also be inviting projects which were awarded a Big Society Fund between 2014 – 16 to make nominations in two other categories which are: • Outstanding Contribution to a Big Society Funded Project - by an Adult

• Outstanding Contribution to a Big Society Funded Project - by a Young Person aged under 18

(NNDC will be writing to the projects to ask for nominations directly)

North Norfolk District Council will also be presenting a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Cllr Tom FitzPatrick, Leader of North Norfolk District Council and Chairman of the Big Society Fund Panel, said “The Big Society is all about supporting community projects and these awards are all about recognising the exceptional community spirit in our area.

“Everyone who contributes to their community and helps others deserves recognition and I hope people will come forward with their nominations and publically thank the people who help others.

“Since 2012 the Big Society Fund has funded over 163 community projects to date to the

tune of £1,294,433 including: renovating play and recreational areas, creation of new community amenities, provision of sports hubs, and equipment and improvements to village halls.”

A Big Society Awards event was held for the first time in 2014; this will be the second awards ceremony. For the first time members of the public are being asked to make nominations, the project or person does not have to be connected to a Big Society Funded project.

Gary Mulligan, Station Manager at North Norfolk Radio said: “This is a real chance for the people in the community to give recognition to the individuals that go that extra mile by giving something back without asking for anything in return.”

To put forward your nomination please:

• Download the form from www.northnorfolk.gov.uk/community/18426.asp and email the completed nomination form back to Supporting.Communities@ north-norfolk.gov.uk or post to Big Society Community Awards, NNDC, Holt Road, Cromer NR279EN

• Or call 01263 516248 for a hard copy of the form

• Or pick up nomination forms from North Norfolk District Council reception.

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LET US HELP YOU REALISE A NEW YOU IN THE NEW YEAR. ANTI-AGEING TIPS FROM COLTISHALL CLINIC

Coltishall Clinic has had another great year and we thank all our patients for making us successful. As we move into our 11th year of practising anti-ageing medicine I thought I would share some of my tips with your readers. Recently I attended the annual conference of American Academy of Anti-Ageing Medicine. There are lots of cutting edge treatments available now and it really is an exciting time to be an antiageing doctor and also a patient of all that we have available today. My focus is always to research the available treatments and critically appraise these to introduce treatments that work and avoid those that do not.

There are anti-ageing treatments such as IV nutrition, variety of supplements, health foods and even hormones and drugs. A lot of these treatments are as yet unproven and controversial. Unless we know full facts about these we will stay clear.

I can however safely make following non-controversial recommendations for a healthy life. Remember that these are general recommendations and not specific medical advice as we are all unique and not everything would be suitable for everyone!

1] Drink plenty of water and avoid dehydration.

2] Have a predominantly plant based diet and avoid red meatsespecially meats cooked on high heat and charred or blackened meats.

3] Get your vitamins and minerals from fruits and vegetables such as berries, pomegranate and green tea. Vitamin supplements can help but avoid large doses, as these can be harmful.

4] Exercise. We are designed to move. Regular exercise has numerous health benefits. You do not have to run a marathon. Regular walking can be enough.

5] Sleep- 7-9 hours a night depending upon your age. Sleep deprivation can cause ill health. Our brain and body grow and repair tissues

during sleep and without growth and repair we age quicker.

6] Love your family and friends. People in healthy happy relationships live longer.

7] What about supplements? There are only 2 that are completely non-controversial a] Fish oils EPA and DHA supplements, and

b] Probiotics - there is a big connection between a healthy gut and other important organs and recent studies have shown connection between leaky gut and altered gut flora [healthy bowel bacteria] and risk of diseases such as dementia.

8] Maintain a healthy weight. Obesity is a major health hazard. Caloric restriction is a proven method of life extension. Warning - please do not starve yourself.

These tips are not new and most of us know these facts. We all have to make a start somewhere and it is never too late to start. Most of the above can be achieved without any help but losing weight or getting back in shape may need some help. Diet and exercise alone can work, but if not we can offer you our treatments.

We offer medically supervised weight loss programme. Now pronokal system are offering 20% discount on your first order.

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The Club held its annual Christmas Lunch in December at the Virginia Court Hotel.

It was an excellent meal and afterwards we were entertained by pupils from Cromer Academy who sang Christmas carols and songs to us.

At our previous meeting our speaker was Julie Alford from the Holt Youth Project which is our President’s Charity for the year 2016 – 2017.

She gave us a very informative talk on the Project. It started in a shed in a field some years ago and has now become a proper care centre to help youngsters providing facilities for many children who are young carers.

At our meeting in November, our speaker was John Bailey, an author of many fishing books, TV presenter and fishing guide. His subject was ‘Adventures with a Fishing Rod’ and he was very entertaining with tales of his fishing exploits in Nepal, Mongolia, India and Russia.

The Inner Wheel Club meets monthly for a meal, fun and friendship and all women are welcome to join us. One of our objectives is to raise money for local, national and international charities throughout the year.

If you would like more information about the club, please contact Carol Selwyn on 01263 513717.

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Sheringham and Cromer Lions Club Happy New Year from all of us to everyone.

In early December, the Lions Club at Taverham invited us to join them in raising £10,000 towards the creation of a Parents Rest area and a Sensory Zone for the patients of the Jenny Lind Ward at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital.

On 16 December some of our fitter, or more determined members, did a Pub Dash around Holt, Sheringham, West and East Runton and Cromer, raising a very generous amount of £495.09 for this cause.

On the next day, we did a street collection in Sheringham, raising £207.98.

This means that we are able to contribute £703.07 to Taverham's appeal.

We would like to thank all the visitors and residents for helping us to raise this sum of money. Well done everyone!

Our plans for the Motorcycle Show are progressing and we will tell you more as exhibitors and stalls are confirmed.

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North Walsham and District Branch of Cats Protection

Like most animal charities, we close our doors for re-homing over the festive period. Introducing a new pet to your home at this busy time is not ideal, as most people, (although not all), have family and friends visiting at this time of the year. Coming from a shelter and settling in a new environment is itself a challenge for a new pet, especially cats.

Although some animals do settle very quickly it is safer and kinder to make the introductions once the celebrations have finished.

During this time the cats and kittens in care receive the same amount of attention as at any other time of the year, made possible by the lovely ladies who foster the cats and those who come to Dilham to clean the pens. It is the one time of the year all the volunteers know that they can enjoy time with family and friends, after cleaning and feeding the cats, often with a few treats added of course.

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However, time passes quickly and we welcome a new year and any new challenges we may face. At the time of writing, one kitten and four adult cats have left for new homes, which is encouraging.

We are now involved with getting cats and older kittens neutered at another site. Unfortunately, the kittens are too old and have not had enough contact with people, to accept coming in to our pens. Arrangements Road, Upper NR26 haveHolt therefore been made for theSheringham cats and kittens to be trapped8TU and taken to the vets to be neutered. The person who cares for the cats on site has kindly agreed to do this. This gentleman has been travelling some distance each day over the festive period to ensure the cats have been fed.

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We do meet some Everyone lovely people when faced with these situations. When Welcome dealing with feral colonies, or even with stray cats who have had kittens for outside, Coaching it is important fromgiven our point of viewbeginners to get them in as soon as they are eating,Come (preferablyand from six weeks old), as they need to interact try the game with people. We do sometimes have kittens come in from these situations which are older but it does take longer to get them to adapt.

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If you are interested in receiving help to neuter your cat/kitten, please ring 07880 256948 (to see if you are eligible for a voucher). This number is for vouchers only and will not be able to help with any other enquiries. The number also applies for those wishing to take advantage of our special neutering campaign.

If you are looking for a cat or kitten (or have any other queries) please give Stephanie a call on 01692 535858.

Pudding, 6 years old Alternatively, you can visit Nice, affectionate cat www.northwalsham.cats.org.uk 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.

We are now on Facebook. You can find us under Cats Protection North Walsham.

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How to become a lawyer

By Miranda Marshall – Director, Hayes + Storr

This is the time of year when many schools are holding careers fairs to help their students think about the path in life they might wish to follow next.

There have been law schools in existence since the Roman Empire. Many famous people have trained as lawyers, and then followed other paths.

The House of Commons is full of them; not that that is necessarily a recommendation! Notable ‘escaped lawyers’ include Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, the artist Matisse and author Victor Hugo, and the comedians John Cleese and Bob Mortimer.

The roles of lawyers vary hugely in terms of geography and specialisation.

There is a wide spectrum of reasons why for becoming a lawyer; there are those who like people and want to help them and those for whom money is the driver. There is a role for them all.

There are different routes to qualification. It takes 3 years to train as a solicitor, once you are a law graduate, and 4 years if you have a degree in another subject. If you have studied a non-law degree it is important that it is an academic one to show the ability to think analytically. There are no set ‘A’ levels needed to study law at University and no preference for Maths, Languages, sciences, or humanities. Academic ‘A’ levels are necessary. You should study what you enjoy and are good at.

After a law degree, the aspiring-solicitor takes the 1-year full-time Legal Practice Course (“LPC”), followed by a 2-year on-the-job Training Contract with a law firm. With a non-law degree, a 1-year legal conversion course must be taken before the LPC. Part-time options are available but, of course, take longer. There are other longer routes, without a degree, which enable you to become a solicitor; this is far from a soft-option and is becoming more popular with the rising cost of a degree. Not all lawyers are solicitors.

There are 130,000 solicitors and 15,000 barristers, for whom the qualification route is the same as far as the LPC. To become a barrister this is followed by an academic training course (‘BPTC’) and practical training (a ‘Pupillage’).

Lesser-known, perhaps, is the Legal Executive (or CILEx), who works alongside solicitors. As well as law exams, 5 years of qualifying employment is required. There is a fast-track for graduates. Once qualified

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as a Legal Executive, one can take further exams and then progress to the LPC to become a solicitor; often this is done part-time, whilst working in a law office.

From 2016 legal apprenticeships are available and this route takes 5-6 years of on and off the job learning, after achieving good ‘A’ levels, and is likely to include a part-time degree.

One thing I tell all aspiring lawyers is that you need to be prepared to work hard and, in the absence of genius, there are no shortcuts. As well as academic ability, determination and motivation are fundamental; subject to that the law is worth investigating as a career by all.

This article aims to supply general information, but it is not intended to constitute advice.

Every effort is made to ensure that the law referred to is correct at the date of publication and to avoid any statement which may mislead. However no duty of care is assumed to any person and no liability is accepted for any omission or inaccuracy.

Always seek our specific advice.

Hayes + Storr – All you’ll ever need!

If you require advice on this matter please contact Miranda on 01328 710210. If you require advice on any other legal matter please telephone our North Walsham office on 01692 503081 or email law@hayes-storr.com.

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Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning - uPVC Cleaning Pressure Washing - Patios & Driveways Leather Cleaning - Oven Cleaning Chimney Sweeping - Conservatories Call 01263 713755 Gutter Cleaning Unit 3E, Ind Est, Hempstead Rd, Holt Windows Cleaned (no ladder pure water system) TELEPHONE: 01263 578106 MOBILE: 07880 704876 www.north-norfolk-cleaning.co.uk

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Pot Roast Pheasant with Cider and Bacon

back in to a newly decorated kitchen though, so hopefully that will some reward!

A happy New Year from all of us at the Grove.

After a busy Christmas period we are closed for a few weeks for a lick of paint and some renovation work. At the time of writing there is a large trench spanning the south lawn in preparation for new electricity cable, and the kitchen staff have been doing the spade-work while the restaurant is closed. They will come

Whilst the weather is still cold this pheasant dish is just the thing to bring a smile back to your face and some warmth to your cockles!

Stay wrapped up nice and snug and we’ll see you for dinner from January 21st.

Ingredients 50 g Butter 2 Pheasants cleaned 100 g Bacon Lardons 1 Onion chopped 1 Celery Stick 4 Sage Sprigs

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REGULAR EVENTS

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‘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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2 eating Apple, cored and cut into large chunks 500 ml Cider 300 ml Chicken Stock 1 Savoy Cabbage, finely shredded 100 ml Double Cream

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

Mashed Potato, to serve (optional)

Method 1) Heat oven to 190 /170C fan/gas 5. Melt the butter in a large non-stick flameproof dish.

Season the pheasants, add to the dish and brown on all sides. Remove from the dish and set aside.

2) Add the bacon, onion celery and sage to the dish and cook for 10 mins until the onion is soft and the Bacon is crisp. Carefully pour off any excess fat.

3) Return the pheasants to the dish and scatter over the apples 4) Pour over the cider and chicken Stock, bring to a simmer, cover with a lid and cook in the oven for 25 mins until the birds are cooked through.

5) Remove the birds from the dish and keep warm. Return the dish to the hob over a high heat. Let the liquid bubble until reduced by half, then add the cabbage, cover with a lid and cook for 3 mins. Add the cream, check the seasoning and continue cooking for 1 min more.

Serve the pheasant on top of the cabbage mixture with some mashed potato if you like.

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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CROMER TOWN COuNCIL

Please contact the Town Council Office with the details of anyone you feel should be included.

NORTH LODGE, OVERSTRAND ROAD, CROMER, NR27 0AH Telephone 01263 512254 email clerk@cromer-tc.gov.uk www.cromertown.org Twitter @north_lodge Facebook @CromerTown Council

We are also asking for nominations for the Cromer Honours Awards.

Please get in touch if you would like a nomination form.

Information on any meetings or matters arising can be obtained from the Town Clerk on 01263 512254.

Contacts: Julie Chance MILCM, Town Clerk Janet Warner MILCM, Deputy Town Clerk (Office hours Mon, Weds, Thurs & Fri 10.00 – 13.00) The Clerk and Deputy Clerk are often in meetings so it is recommended that you telephone or email to make an appointment before visiting the offices.

DATES OF MEETINGS The full schedule of meeting dates for 2017 can be found on the Town Council website and noticeboards and are also attached to this column.

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.

STREET LIGHTING All of the street lights within the responsibility of Cromer Town Council are being replaced with LED lanterns. Some columns have been found to be cracked underground and thus new columns will also be installed where necessary. The Town Council have consulted with local heritage/conservation groups and identified areas where it is more appropriate to install heritage style columns. The LED lighting will be fitted with automatic dimmers which will dim the lights by 50% after midnight. Works have commenced and will continue over the coming weeks.

MEMORY BOOK & CROMER HONOuRS AWARDS Earlier this year a Memory Book was introduced in order that the names of community stalwarts who have died during the year can be recorded.

The names are read out at the Annual Town Meeting which is usually held in April. Names can be nominated at any time during the year.

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Sunday Services: 9.00am Parish Church – Communion 10.30am St Martin’s Church - smaller and more intimate 11.00am Parish Church – All Age Worship with children’s groups 7pm Parish Church – Evening Service www.cromer-church.org.uk

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Theatre celebrates a year of success

A community theatre has shone the spotlight on success both on the stage and on the balance sheet.

Sheringham Little Theatre produced a modest operating profit for the second year running thanks to people visiting its drama, music and cinema mix.

The venue was £8000 in the black in 2016 the annual meeting heard at the weekend.

Chairman Richard Ellis said the figures came despite a fall in public sector grant funding which has dropped by 40pc over the past five years.

There was still strong support from North Norfolk District Council as well as town and county councils without which the theatre could not run, and for which it was very grateful.

But the venue had increased income from other areas, including through corporate sponsors, an

improved cinema offering, and its increasingly popular Hub coffee bar which had gone from strength to strength, doubling its income over five years.

Mr Ellis and President Lord Walpole praised the efforts of the theatre’s army of 86 volunteers who were vital to its success. Efforts are ongoing to recruit even more, especially with skills including DIY and fundraising.

Theatre director Debbie Thompson said 2017 looked like being equally exciting. It included a community production of Oliver in tribute to theatre supporter Mike Thame who died during the year.

The theatre’s summer drama season would be based on traditional classical repertory productions, including some Noel Coward, and the panto would be the Wizard of Oz.

Ideas were also being sought for fundraising events, helping towards the A Little Bit Bigger appeal for an extension on the flat roof.

WATTS’ UNIQUE TREBLE Cromer Squash Club’s reigning champion, Stephen Watts completed a unique treble and wrote himself into the club’s record books when he won the veterans’ title for the first time, and so became the first player in the Club’s history to win the Club Championship, the Over 35 Championship and the Veterans’ Championship in the same calendar year.

Seeded at No 1, he went into the tournament as the clear favourite to complete the hat-trick, and in the final he was once again up against the man he beat in the final of the annual club tournament two months ago, John Baker, who was appearing in his fourth consecutive veterans’ final having won the title for the last two years.

Once again, there was some high quality squash from both players but, although not making any excuses, Baker was troubled by an injury he picked up on the hockey pitch the previous weekend which did restrict his movement. He did in fact serve no fewer than seven times in the opening game but, under the conventional scoring system, was not able to

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put any points on the board and Watts took the game 9-0.

Watts’ speed around the court and his ability to John Baker (left) retrieve and Stephen Watts seemingly lost causes is legendary, and both the second and third games followed a similar pattern as he lost just four rallies to take both games and record a fine straight game victory.

In the semi-final Watts had defeated the 2005 and 2006 champion Alan Harper in straight games while Baker also had a 3-0 victory over the runner-up in the Over 35 tournament, Martin Sanville

Technical Director Barry Starling, who went out at the quarter final stage of the tournament,

Heath Walk – Grade 3 – Approx. 3 miles – A walk with moderate to steep gradients on heath, woodland, grass, dirt and pavement. Meet at Priory Maze and Gardens Car Park, Cromer Rd, Sheringham , NR26 8SF Monday 23 January – 10.30am - Cromer/East Runton Walk – Grade 3 – Approx. 3.2 miles –

Theatre chairman Richard Ellis, President Lord Walpole and director Debbie Thompson with volunteers and supporters celebrating its Norfolk Arts Award before the annual meeting.

Photo: Richard Batson Before the meeting, a celebration was held to mark the theatre’s success in this year's Norfolk Arts Awards where it won the EDP People’s Choice accolade for small attractions, against competition from two major Norwich venues the Maddermarket and Arts Centre.

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proudly showed off the 20 year old trophy which he won when he was runner up in 1996 before going on to referee the final. Afterwards he said“Stephen Watts was absolutely brilliant tonight and I did feel sorry for John Baker who, as always, played well. It is a tremendous achievement to win all three titles in the same year and although the late Neil Batchelor won both the club championship and the veterans’ title in 1988, no one has ever won all three in the same year before” 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)

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