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Issue no 510 January 28th 2017
A dazzler of a display (that was worth the wait) Crowds of locals and visitors enjoyed a dazzling and spectacular start to welcome in the New Year in Cromer today – one week later than planned.
The annual New Year’s Day Fireworks display – the biggest in the country – was postponed a week due to adverse weather conditions on 1 January.
The breathtaking display saw over 2,400 fireworks launched off Cromer Pier and out to sea in a show that was well worth the wait and attracted people from far and wide to the town on a still winter’s day. Continued on page 4...
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A dazzler of a display (that was worth the wait) Continued from front cover...
On that day in 1917 a green rocket was fired to mark the end of what had been a tumultuous day. Cromer Mayor Tim Adams said “We’ve had a fantastic evening, with a lot of visitors from as far afield as Cambridgeshire. People have come a long way to see the display, it’s a calendar event for some people and they come every year.” Director of Titanium Fireworks, Simon Page, said “We are incredibly proud to have fired the display this year. It all went to plan and we’re very pleased to get the show we wanted to do on New Year’s Day up today. Cromer Pier is a unique setting, it is in good condition which means we can be quite creative and we’re already thinking about new ideas for 2018. It’s all about trying to make the most of the architecture of the pier, it’s a great shape to work with. Some of the 150 disNorth Norfolk plays we fire each year are work but others unbridle our creativity and we relish the challenges and opportunities of firing from an iconic struc ture like Cromer Pier." Chairman of the Fireworks committee Jim Bond said: "It was again, better than ever, it continues to wow year-on-year. The weather was perfect so we got patterns of smoke in the air too. The display makes the most of this unique setting and has drawn lots of excited and complimentary comments. The hard work put in by the email: info@northnorfolkholidayhomeservices.vpweb.co.uk many volunteers, and the co-operation of many www.northnorfolkholidayhomeservices.vpweb.co.uk local services and businesses makes this a particularly satisfying event." Crowds donated a total of just over £8,000 to Mobile: 07852 565043 the event’s bucket collection which will be split Hillside, Cromer, North Norfolk between funding next year’s display and a grant fund for local Cromer charities to apply to. Fully Insured with the NFU Mr Bond said “The committee are extremely pleased with the amount raised and would like to thank everyone for their support.”
Spectators lined the cliff tops and promenade to watch the 14-minute extravaganza explode in the skies and on the surface of the sea. Thousands of fireworks produced 27 sequences in the display – all preceded by a single green shell to mark the eve of the 100th anniversary of one of Cromer Lifeboat’s most famous rescues which took place on January, 9 1917 – that of the Fernebo.
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For the fifth year running the organisers are running a Photography Compeition which is open to all nonprofessional photographers who attended the event. Did you take a photo of the fireworks on the day? If so, you have until midday on Monday, January 16 2017 to enter your images.
The winner will have their image turned into the official poster for the 2018 New Year’s Day Firework event as well as use in other promotional material. Local electrical retailer Hughes Plus are also offering the winner the latest 43” HD TV. Manager of Hughes in Cromer, Simon Morton said “Once again it is a pleasure for us to support this amazing event in our town. This year’s winning photographer will be rewarded with a 43” LG LCD television boasting Full HD resolution, built-in Freeview HD and a Virtual Sound Surround. The quality and quantity of entries increases each year and, hopefully many will be tempted to place their own entry for the first time. I would like to thank all the members and volunteers that help to make such an iconic and eagerly awaited Norfolk event a reality each year and attract so many visitors to sample the atmosphere Cromer has to offer.”
Chairman of the Fireworks committee Jim Bond said “The annual New Year's Day Fireworks have been capturing people's imagination for eighteen years, every year we see hundreds of fabulous photographs of the event in the press and online. We are looking for photographs that really capture the spirit of the event."
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Sundays 12 and 26 February Rosalie Osborne Gibb - Local artist Rosalie’s art reflects her love of the coast and countryside, from sand, surf, big Norfolk skies and sunsets to flora, fauna, iconic structures, boats and trains. Rosalie’s art, photos and cards have sold privately and through galleries and exhibitions including
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Nick Woolston Log Basket Sunday 26 February Nick Woolston - Nick is a highly experienced coded welder with over 25 years knowledge of fabricating and welding. Nick has an eye for detail and prides himself on delivering a quality service at a reasonable price, offering a complete bespoke service to suit your needs from design through to installation, from the smallest candle holder to gates, fencing and garden arches.
The art exhibitions will be running concurrently with the Snowdrop Sunday afternoon teas, when the churchyard is carpeted with aconites and snowdrops. Hot drinks, delicious homemade cakes and a good selection of books to buy or exchange.
On behalf of Cromer New Year’s Day Firework Committee, I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who contributed to making this year’s event, extremely successful.
Although visitor numbers were down because of the postponement, we still managed to raise over £8,000.00, taking our overall donations since 2000, to over £100,000. An amazing figure, with approximately half going to local community groups and charities, and half to funding of the following year’s display.
My thanks to the many people behind the scenes who help put this all together, and particularly to Titanium Fireworks, who created a very special, individual and incredible display, that makes this a ‘must see’ way of beginning the New Year.
Thank you too, to the very generous spectators who donated towards the event, which will enable us to put on next year’s display, and give grants to local good causes. Any group or individual who would like to apply for a small grant should contact Cromer Town Council (clerk@cromertown.org ) Jim Bond, Chair of Cromer New Year’s Day Firework Committee
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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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By Beckie Grimmer from Norfolk Landscape Gardeners
How are your New Year’s resolutions going? I’m sure a number of you will have been participating in Dry January, and while I may not have committed to a resolution of my own, I take delight in being your botanical themed support. Be warned, my method of helping you remain on the sober straight-and-narrow is to put you off alcohol with stories of some fascinating and ghastly beverages.
Mudai is a Chilean alcoholic ceremonial drink created from the boiled seeds of Araucaria araucana, the monkey puzzle tree. The fermentation process is aided by chewing up and spitting back (er, no thanks) the seeds to add enzymes to break up starch. Mudai is not the only drink in which this method is employed, with the South/ Central American Chicha traditionally being created from the chewing of uncooked Zea mays (corn).
Jeppson’s Malört, known as “Chicago’s most beloved and disgusting liqueur” is so bitter that the manufacturer describes it as “unrelenting, even brutal to the palate” - there is even a rumour that it is flavoured with gasoline. The culprit is in fact Artemisia absinthium (wormwood) and the name absinthium is believed to come from the Greek word ‘absinthion’ meaning ‘undrinkable’. If that’s
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Rosolio was a cordial created with our native Drosera rotundifolia (sundew) as described by Sir Hugh Plat in 1600. Sundews are a carnivorous plant that trap and digest their prey with the use of glistening, mucilage topped tentacles, hence their common name, and Sir Hugh specified the removal of any dead insects before adding the ingredient to his cordial recipe. Sonnentau Likör, a German liqueur, still contains the sundew as an ingredient.
Secale cereale, or rye, a base ingredient in some whiskeys, beers and vodkas, is susceptible to ergot (Claviceps purpurea) fungus, which sometimes resembles the grain so closely it can be difficult to identify. Until the late
1800s the dark growths were believed to be a normal part of the plant. This fungus is, however, highly toxic to people and contains a precursor to LSD that survives the brewing process. Ergot is the cause of miscarriages, seizures, gangrene, psychosis and even death. In the middle ages, entire villages could be subject to outbreaks of ‘dancing mania’, and it’s even been speculated that the Salem witch trials were based on convulsions caused by ergotism that led locals to believe the sufferer was bewitched.
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Sticky Toffee Pudding
This month's recipe is from James Falconer, Sous Chef at the Sea Marge Hotel .Try it and see what you think. The finished dish is pictured. Enjoy, with new year’s greetings!
“A Perfect traditional favourite pudding to enjoy on these Cold Winter Nights. Sticky Toffee Sponge with a butterscotch sauce, goes well served with a simple Vanilla or Clotted Cream Ice Cream.
The following will make 4 portions.
Ingredients Sponge: 150g (6oz) Medjool Dates- stoned and chopped
REGULAR EVENTS
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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250ml (1/2pt)Water 1 tsp Bicarbonate of Soda 50g (2oz) Unsalted Butter 150g (6oz)Caster Sugar 2 medium eggs 150g (6oz) Self Raising Flour 1tsp Vanilla Essence Sauce: 250ml (1/2pt) Double Cream 62g (2 ½ oz) Butter 100g (4oz) Demerara Sugar
Method 1. Grease a baking tray approximately 28 x 18cm in size
2. Boil the dates in water for approximately five minutes until soft and then add the bicarbonate of soda
3. Cream together the butter and Sugar until light and white, gradually beat in the eggs
4. Mix the dates, flour and vanilla essence. Stir well
5. Form into the greased baking tray and bake in a pre-heated oven 180˚c (250˚f) for approximately 30-40 minutes
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
6. Carefully portion the sponge
7. Make the sauce by boiling the cream, whisk in the butter and simmer for 3 minutes, carefully pour over the sponge.
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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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SHERINGHAM & CROMER LIONS
Members of Sheringham & Cromer Lions would like to thank all those who donated money when we held a Pub Dash in Sheringham, Cromer, Runtons and Holt on Friday 16 December and a street collection in Sheringham on Saturday 17 December in aid of the creation of a Parents Rest area and a Sensory Zone for patients of the Jenny Lind Ward, Norfolk & Norwich Hospital. We collected a grand total of £950.
Earlier in 2016, we handed over a cheque for £3000 to the North Norfolk Branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society, as well as another cheque for £250 to the East Anglian Air Ambulance. In addition, we held two special street collections for the Italian Earthquake Appeal (collected £200) and the people of Haiti effected by Hurricane Matthew (collected £300). Without your continued support and generosity these donations would not have been possible so another big thank you.
In addition to the above, we also made up 12 hampers which were distributed to needy families in and around Cromer & Sheringham. Our main charity at present is Prostate Cancer UK so if you see any of our members standing in the street with a collection tin please make a donation no matter how big or small every penny counts.
You can be reassured that every penny donated by the public goes to charity or local causes. Nothing is deducted for administration cost as these are all met by the members themselves
We are always looking for more members so if you would like to know more or even come along to a meeting please feel free to speak to one of our members if you see them with their collecting tins or call Hazel on 01263 821276 or email brihaz@btinternet.com
by way of raffles and silly fines etc. at our business meetings etc.
In past years we have made donations to Woodfields School in Sheringham, Nelson’s Journey Children’s Charity, the Walcott, Bacton & Happisburgh Flood Relief Group, including personal donations to some of the residents of the tidal surge in December 2013, East Anglian Air Ambulance, Norfolk & Norwich Association for the Blind plus many other smaller donations to local causes.
Lion Brian Harris, Secretary, Sheringham & Cromer Lions Club
In addition to the above, we have purchased a special bed for a little boy with severe medical problems. We have also purchased accessories for a little girl with a very rare medical condition. Her mother obtained a grant for the special pushchair that was required but the accessories which included an all weather cover did not form part of this grant so we were very pleased that we could assist.
We raise our fund by holding fundraising events such as Quiz & Chips Nights, Race Nights, Fashion Shows etc. and Pub Dash’s as well as attending fetes, carnivals and the like with our Tombola Stall. We also have street collections in Sheringham , Cromer & Holt.
This year we are planning to hold a Motorcycle extravaganza over a weekend in June full details of which we hope will be available soon We meet on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of every month at The Morley Club at 7.30pm. The first Tuesday is our usual business meeting and the second Tuesday is some sort of social meeting.
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WHAT’S ON WHERE
North Walsham Funday events Valentine Club Night for 13 to 17 year olds on 17 February at Black Swan Rooms (there will be no alcohol on site).7pm till 11pm - tickets £2 available from Karl at Black Records (who will be the DJ for the night) or from Jo at the Black Swan. An Evening of Mediumship with Janet Johnston at North Walsham Community Centre on 17 February 7.30pm till 9.30pm - tickets £8 & can be reserved by contacting 07845 769863 Meditation Classes led by Kelsang Yankyi in the Aylsham Quaker Meeting House, Peggs Yard, NR11 6ER, on Thursdays from 12.30 1.30pm 26 Jan to 30 Mar, 20 Apr
to 25 May and 8 June to 13 July. Classes cost £5.50. No need to book. Contact Amoghasiddhi Buddhist Centre on 01953 451937, email info@amoghasiddhi.org.uk or check the website: www.amoghasiddhi.org.u
North Walsham Players Table Top Sale on Saturday 4 February at North Walsham Community Centre. Tables available at £5, these must be pre booked. To book telephone 01692 402116
70s/80s Dance Night at Trunch Social Club Saturday on 28 January 7pm - 12 midnight. Fancy dress optional. Fundraiser for equipment at Trunch Playing Field. Tickets available from Trunch Corner Stores £5 suggested donation
Northrepps Film Society
On 2 February Northrepps Film Society has a comedy treat in store: a Buster Keaton double-bill with live piano accompaniment!
The films are My Wife’s Relations, in which the hapless Keaton must contend with his new wife’s four burly brothers, and The General, regarded as Keaton’s masterpiece. These hilarious silent films will be accompanied by local maestro Geoff Cummings-Knight on the piano. Tickets are £5.
Looking further ahead, on 2 March the Society is showing Queen : A Night in Bohemia, a film of the band’s Hammersmith Odeon concert from 1975 when they first played the classic-to-be, Bohemian Rhapsody. Tickets for this will be £7.50
Both shows are at Northrepps Village Hall where doors open at 7pm with drinks for sale before the events begin at 7.30pm. For more details, see www.northreppsfilmsociety.co.uk.
Choral Society Fund Raising Event
Something rather different will be happening in St Peter’s Parish Church Sheringham on the evening of Saturday 18 February.
At 7.30pm – for just one night only – the church will be transformed into a cinema of the silent movie era - complete with organ accompaniment.
Anthony Gowing, a nationally renowned organist, has a particular passion for accompanying silent movies on the organ. For this very special occasion, which is to raise much-needed funds for the Sheringham and Cromer Choral Society (where Anthony is accompanist), he will accompany the full length feature film ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ which was made in 1925 and stars the then very popular Lon Chasey.
Free entry – no need to buy tickets in advance. There will be a retiring collection (recommended minimum donation £8). This is a great opportunity to do something a little different on a February evening at the end of half term and help a good cause in the process. St Peter’s renowned ‘posh’ refreshments will be available. Sheringham and Cromer Choral Society are delighted to announce that much appreciated grants of £100 each have been received from both Norwich and Peterborough Building Society and the Cromer and Sheringham Crab and Lobster Festival which will help defray the costs of film hire.
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Phantom of the Opera (1925) Silent Movie Screening with live organ accompaniment by Anthony Gowing on Saturday 18 February at 7.30pm at St Peter’s Church, Sheringham. Fundraising event for Sheringham & Cromer Choral Society. No prior booking needed - free entry on the night - retiring collection (recommended minimum donation £8). St Peter’s posh refreshments available plus raffle
Seedy Sunday at East Ruston Village Hall on Sunday 26 February 10am – 12 noon - free entry, refreshments and raffle. Everyone welcome. Get ready for the great annual exchange. It’s all in a good cause with donations and money
raised going to the local community allotment on Drabbs Lane. Come and swap seeds bulbs cuttings houseplants shrubs trees and more. Swap gardening/wildlife magazines and books. All good fun! Contact Mick 01692 651563 or Brenda 01692 583435 or email tlcallotment@gmail.com
Diabetes UK North Norfolk Group our guest speaker on Thursday 23 February with the latest Research News will be Kamini Shah, Senior Research Officer from Diabetes UK. The meeting starts at 7.30pm at Cromer Methodist Church Hall. For more info please contact Jackie or David on 01692 405492 or visit www.north-norfolk.diabetesukgroup.org
February brings the SNOWDROPS to Thorpe Market church
Snowdrop Sundays have become an institution at St Margaret’s over the past 20 years, with more than 800 people visiting the Snowdrops events in 2016.
In February 2017, we look forward to again greeting friends, old and new.
• Every Sunday in February church members and friends will be offering their usual hospitality. • Visit our award-winning conservation churchyard and see the snowdrops and aconites. • Admire the results of 2016’s Norfolk Workout Group volunteering in St Margaret’s churchyard and Hazel Grove • Find a good selection of used books to exchange or buy • Meet a visiting local artist exhibiting their work every Sunday in February • Enjoy the most efficient church heating system in the vicinity • Hot drinks and home-made cakes • Open every Sunday from 1pm, free entry
St Margaret’s has parking and WC facilities and is accessible to wheelchair users. Visit www.thorpemarket.org.uk
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Wednesday 1 February 10.30am at The Cottage, Louden Road, Cromer - Cromer Society Extended Lecture Course "Do Different" presented by Dr Robert Knee. Further details: Chris Branford Tel 01263 510120
Wednesday 1 February 2pm Cromer Society Poetry Group - please contact Arthur Windridge Tel 01263 515138 for further information and venue
Wednesday 1 February pm at Suffield Park Bowls Club, Station Rod, Cromer Cromer Society Recorded Music Section: ‘May I have the pleasure’ presented by Iris Reader. Further details: William Bestelink Tel 01263 514045
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SPECIAL EVENTS New to Cromer library for February. We will be displaying work by local artist Anna-lise Horsley. We will be exhibiting a vibrant collection of paintings focusing on ‘Natural, organic and microscopic imagery’. Half Term Activities at the Library in conjunction with North Norfolk Youth Advisory Board and the YMCA - come and join us between 1.30pm and 5pm on Monday 13 February and take part in various fun activities aimed at boosting your wellbeing. All activities are free. Refreshments provided. These activities are aimed at children and young people. Just drop in, no booking required. We would like to make a plea for any unwanted jigsaw puzzles - these are really popular with our customers but we rely on donations. Many thanks
REGuLAR EVENTS New Regular Event - Police Surgeries will be held on the first Saturday of each month between 12noon and 1pm these will give you a chance to talk to a local officer about your neighbourhood concerns. ‘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. Saturday Story Time - next date for your diary is 11 February 11am – 12noon - come along and join the fun. Listen to stories and take part in activities for younger children. This month’s theme is Friendship. 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 1st 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. Next meeting at the library is 2 March. 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 on 2nd 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. Next meeting Saturday 4th February. 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. Next date is 24 February. Age Concern North Norfolk A signposting session run by Age Concern North Norfolk from 10am – 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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legal power to refuse life sustaining treatment on his behalf to allow him to pass away peacefully. They are in the process of challenging the doctors' decision to keep Paul on life support through the Court of Protection. This will enviably be a long and stressful process for the family who are already dealing with so much grief.
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The case of Paul Briggs is a heart wrenching example highlighting the significance of making sure your wishes and feelings are formally recorded before it becomes too late. Sadly, Paul Briggs, a husband and father to a young daughter, was involved in a traffic incident. This has left him unconscious for the past 17 months and in a permanent vegetative state. Paul is unable to make decisions himself or communicate his wishes and feelings.
A Health & Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney can give nominated people the power to consent or refuse life sustaining treatment on your behalf. This means that a person you trust can take into account your personal wishes and
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As reported in the Telegraph, Paul's wife has described his condition as "much worse than if he had died at the scene". She explains that she,"…never knew that states worse than death existed until this happened to Paul."
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Could you make a New Year’s resolution to help people in your local community? That’s the question being asked by Norfolk Community Transport Association (NCTA). There are nearly 50 community transport schemes operating across the county but, as NCTA chair Kate Gill explains “our schemes rely heavily on the important contribution made by volunteers giving of their time and energy – as drivers, administrators, trustees and passenger assistants - but we are especially short of drivers. We’re in urgent of people who are willing to give a few hours of their time to drive local residents on straightforward but essential journeys. In a mainly rural county like Norfolk, community transport is many people’s only means of getting to and from healthcare appointments or just to the local shops. Around 250,000 journeys a
year are provided across the county, helping local residents live independently and access social activities, education and employment. “We’re very lucky in Norfolk” added Kate. “Many communities have a volunteer car scheme, a local communityrun bus service or dial-a-ride scheme offering responsive and accessible travel option – but we do need drivers and would urge anyone who feels they might be able to contribute to the wellbeing of others in their community to get in touch to see how they might be able to help.” Commercial operators often find rural routes uneconomic and in some areas of the county there are just no transport choices available. Some community transport schemes serve just one village, others provide extended DialA-Ride bus services across wider areas and still others arrange social trips and days out.
If you could help as a volunteer driver, or would just like to find out more about what might be involved, please visit www.ncta.org.uk or call 01362 698216.
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New Used Cars Business Opens in North Norfolk Area
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The owners, Jon & Sarah Garrett, have been dealing with cars for over 10 years in the Norfolk area, and are “in no way connected to others previously on this site.”
In the words of Sarah: “We are a local family business, with good working relationships with other dealers that contribute to our car pool.” "We offer a wide range of vehicles, in good varied stock of types & price ranges. This includes a range of budget vehicles. The vehicles are sold with a full MOT and a complete a 52 point check. Warranty is given in addition," Sarah says.
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CROMER IN BLOOM
Cromer in Bloom have had another busy year, looking after the many gardens and green spaces around the town. In the spring, we enjoyed an outing to Edgefield Nurseries where we chose several new shrubs and flowers to replace those lost over the course of last winter. Although we have fewer hard frosts here than inland areas, our Cromer gardens suffer from the harsh, salt-laden winds that sweep across the North Sea from Scandinavia and consequently acquire wind burn on the seaward side.
At the moment we are trying to create wind breaks with hardier shrubs such as Lonicera, Myrtle and Photinia, so that we can grow less hardy plants and flowers in the shelter behind them. In November some of our members added a bark mulch to the gardens opposite Morrisons garage to provide greater protection
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and moisture retention for our newly planted shrubs. This garden is exposed to all the elements – baking hot and dry in summer, wild
We enjoyed Christmas drinks and mince pies at the Red Lion Hotel and combined this with a farewell presentation and thank you to Sally and Roger Tipple who have been loyal members for several years. They are hoping to spend more time on their allotment together and we wish them well.
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CROMER AND DISTRICT GARDEN SOCIETY
The first meeting of 2017 was fairly well attended given the cold and stormy weather that greeted the new year.
Our speaker was Peter Mackness, who had spent a number of years in Sri Lanka in the 1970s (which was called Ceylon in those days) and took as his subject ‘Cinnamon and Coconut’. This topic may have seemed out of place on a gloomy January evening in Cromer but perhaps something exotic was just what was needed given the, dare I say it, uncertainty and gloom that seems so widespread at the moment ( and I’m not just thinking about the weather!!)
Cinnamon comes from a tropical plant that is regularly coppiced to encourage new growth. When branches are five or six feet in length they are cut down and before they have the chance to dry out the soft outer layer is scraped away. The next layer of bark is then peeled off and cut into what are called “quills”. These are six to eight inches long and are then rolled with other quills to produce a cinnamon stick. This process is very similar to how cigars are made. The sticks are then dried in the sun and there you have it. The process is very simple but as you can imagine is labour intensive and this means that today the end product is rather expensive and much of what is marketed as cinnamon in shops is, in fact, cassia which comes from trees related to the cinnamon tree but is not the genuine article.
rejuvenating the gardens near the Tourist Information Centre, trimming back old woody stems and clearing some of the Phormiums, which seem to have outgrown their space. They are certainly hardy, but inclined to be rather thuggish. Look out for us in our green jackets and give us a wave!
We meet at 10am on Tuesday mornings and are always happy to welcome new members. We are a friendly bunch and enjoy having a coffee together afterwards as a reward for all our hard work! If you are interested in joining us ring Jim Bond on 01263 514515.
still plaited into sheets that are used for roofing material for simple structures like the umbrellas found on hotel terraces and beaches.
Many in the audience had been to Sri Lanka on holiday and one or two had booked to go later in the year so it was nice to be given an insight into aspects of life on this tropical island. Our next meeting is on Wednesday 8 February at 7.30 pm in the Community Hall in Cromer. The topic could not be different from that of January as Trevor Harrison from South Creake Nursery will be speaking on ‘Late Winter Colour’. Trevor’s nursery has a large collection of hellebores so expect plenty of advice on how to grow these wonderful plants but he is sure to have tips on what else to grow to give our gardens winter appeal. Visitors are always welcome. Cost £2.
All of us are familiar with coconuts and the popularity of Thai cuisine means that coconut products are found in many homes these days. The water we extract from coconuts bought in shops has no commercial value. The flesh of coconuts is used to produce coconut cream and the slightly diluted coconut milk and it is these products that form the mainstay of Far Eastern cooking. The husks of the fruit are used to produce coir which has many household uses. The leaves of the tree are
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British Bluegrass for the Bluebirds
Perhaps a somewhat unlikely coupling, but early February sees an evening of Bluegrass and Country music helping a water sports club in Norfolk.
The evening will also offer an opportunity to hear live performances of some self- penned songs from singer Hayley Moyses’ brand new album ‘New Songs for Nashville’.
Hayley Moyses’ Britgrass Three will bring their unique blend of Americana and sometimes fun take on well-known pop tunes blended with Country and more to Northrepps Village Hall to help the Bluebird Deaf Water Ski and Wakeboard Club, a not for profit organisation that was formed in 1965. The club that operates from Costessey Pits, Taverham, encourages people from all walks of life to
enjoy water skiing and wakeboarding, particularly including members of the deaf community. Amongst other projects the club also holds regular activity days throughout the season for local schools, as well as for guides and scouts and participates in the Sportivate programme in conjunction with Active Norfolk.
One such member of this unique club is Scott Butler, familiar to some for being the local promoter responsible for Cromer’s annual ‘Folk on the Pier’ festival, and other concerts and events. Scott now in his early sixties took up the exciting sport of water skiing for his first time with the club two years ago, and has been so impressed by the effect this has had personally on his own health and general wellbeing that he has decided to enlist an act he has worked with on numerous
Cromer & Sheringham Brass Band
Cromer & Sheringham Brass Band and all staff at Santander in Holt would like to thank the public for their generosity and support of the Christmas carol street collection that took place in Holt on the morning of Thursday 22 December.
The event incurred no expenses and so a tremendous total of £188.86 was raised, which will be shared equally between the Santander Foundation and Cromer & Sheringham Brass Band Funds.
Throughout 2016, all donations received by the Santander Foundation were matched by Santander UK as part of ‘The Discovery Project’ and distributed between Age UK and Barnardos.
occasions, to help club funds by way of organising the concert.
An Evening with Hayley Moyses’ Britgrass Three at Northrepps Village Hall, Northrepps, Cromer NR27 0LB on Saturday 4 February doors 7pm – concert 7.30pm - all seats £8 on door, but can be reserved in advance for collection on the night by calling 01263 511261.
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Two wheeled grass aerator vgc. £22. coverage £9 Tel 07971 258519 Piano stool black soft top 20 x 22 x 12" Tiranti revolving modelling stand all metal Free six internal doors all very good condi£25. Ottoman XL leather effect 100 x 50 x height adjustable vgc £35. 01692 404407 tion must be able to collect Tel 01263 40cm £12. Lloyd Loom linen basket half Hygena Matrix sideboard item no.614/0744 82654 or jimmclaren@hotmail.co uk moon shape white 21 x 15 x 12" £25. M & page 994 Argos catalogue gc £30. Dyson Ski boots size 6 Salomon excellent condiS Harvest food warmer £4. 01692 405989 DC20 Animal vacuum cleaner gc £30. tion black with red and lilac trim £40. PackBeech effect workstation/computer desk Karcher220 100bar pressure washer gc ing boxes ex removal firm used approx. 50 with pull out shelf & black leather effect of£30. mlevs@hotmail.co.uk or 07879 073811 £10. Tel 01263 824745 fice chair with arms & castors £30 the set. Nathan solid teak dresser with lockable Free to collector plastic oil canister 2 availEpson Stylus DX4000 printer/scanner £25. centre pull down section in good condition able Tel 01263 826865 All in good condition photos on request. Tel £40 collection only Tel 01692 403489 Mountain bike suit junior to adult top qual01692 405260/07798 713359 Jané 3-wheel pram converts to pushchair ity new £400 accept £30. Ladies hybrid Sunday Mirror Lego promotions set from includes infant car seat for child aged apbike £15. Tel 07879 264210 Cromer 2002 still in packets 12 toys and playsheet prox 0-9 months excellent condition navy Used kitchen incl. 16 hardwood doors 2 with stickers £35. 7 Tetley Tea Folk and 9 blue £150 01263 822160/07842 015584 Carron Phoenix black sinks;1 white Creda Smurfs some yellow dot on bottom £8. Old Panasonic 26" LCD TV TX-L26X10B Freedouble built in oven offers 01263 731213 toy cash register £5. Football goal net fit up view HD ready Viera link £45. Autosock Electric coal effect fire £50. Carl Lewis Air to W6ft £4. Tel 01692 615289 size 645 snow socks bought for Audi A3, Walker SKY 75 exercise machine £40. Tel Flat screen Panasonic 37in screen TV £50 01263 824812 Tel 01692 403321 which now sold unused will fit variety of Collapsible lightweight commode £5. Man’s mountain bike good clean condition tyre sizes please check listing on Autosock website £35. Tel 01263 768253 Moses baby basket £4. Wide ironing board £35 Tel 07949 348084 Traditional wooden cot pale yellow drop needs new cover £5. Baby`s bumbo £3. Mahogany sideboard W125cm D48cm 3 side packs flat + mattress £20. Reed blind Phillips juicer with booklet £20. Tel 01692 drawers 3 cupboards £65. Mahogany hall 113cm w X 180cm £5. Shower curtain 405663 table oval W50cm D45cm deep small transparent with fish £5. Tel 01263 825790 Nathan solid teak dresser with lockable drawer £35. Both from Aldiss. 4ft6in bed Brand new king size duvet 13.5 tog rating centre pull down section in good condition frame in country oak from Aldiss plus matnot in bag but never used purchased by £40 collection only Tel 01692 403489 tress £150. Tel 01692 218745 mistake wrong tog rating in January this Sony RX100 premium compact camera with Compact table top freezer A+ energy rating year £24.99 sell for £15 genuine bargain optional charger complete as new boxed 34 litre capacity over 2 shelves DimenTel 01263 823578 £185. Invicta pro diver watch 300metre wasions: H51 W44 D49cms Argos own brand Shoes Hotter Panache small heel court terproof date magnifier screw down crown as new used for two weeks only. £45 Tel shoe in ivory/brandy size 5 EU as new boxed mint £85. 01692 500776 07786 251210 £12. Lilley & Skinner black small heel size Ninendo Wii fit plus c/w balance board inc LEC larder fridge white fits under worktop 6 worn once £6. Tel 01263 823111 fit plus + Dancing on Broadway games £35 Tel 01692 406276 Child's bike seat and universal fittings for £40. Terry Exercise bike vgc £20. Prado Free to good home computer screen key1-4 year old (ish) red and grey good condiKesham Supreme rug 100% wool 1.6m x boards mouse printer due to upgrade Tel tion £10 Tel 07855 762343 2.3m pattern cream vgc £60. Tel 01263 01263 820379 Alas no room for our second TV following 711680 Motorcycle boots Richa Aqua size 44 9move 26-inch flat screen Panasonic Viera Mahogany veneer pedestal desk with red 91/2 worn once £45. Motorcycle textile including remote and instruction book as leather top plus red leather Captains chair jacket 2XL £15. Shimano Alivio carp rod new £65 Tel. 01263 823106 £150ono Tel 01263 82369 and F/S reel £25. Carp landing net and Drop side cot new mattress £30. Laurence Ducal pine hi-fi storage cabinet hinged top handle £10. Carp scales and weigh sling Llewelyn Bowen screen red gold new 2 adjustable shelves glass door storage £10. Shimano seat box £10. Tel 01263 £50ono. Tel 01263 514181 drawer on castors H93cm W47cm D46cm 588738/07787 117360 FOR SALE As new 14 month old dark brown leather 2 vgc £50 buyer to collect Cromer Tel 07976 Toshiba microwave good working condiGenuine Victorian settee lovely proportions seater settee and chair £300 07414 068189 867414 tion. Sunny radio good working condition. has been reupholstered but could do with Fleece jacket size extra large navy blue as Full length red suede ladies boots size 5 Passage carpet runner 76in x 22.5in recovering £95 Tel 01263 519187 new £18ono Tel 01692 538035 three and a half inch heel as new £30. brown. No reasonable offers refused. Tel Carved oak sideboard, standard and table Gents Raleigh cycle black 3 speed gears SMEG ceramic hob 4 rings vgc £50. Tel 01263 663125 lamps with shades, mahogany dressing gc offers. Ladies Hercules compact cycle 01263 825510 Brand new single electric blanket 3 heat table, double bed with pink dralon headblue 3 speed gears gc offers. 2 folding Reclaimed Norfolk pantiles red 75 pence settings used only once good reason for board, new log effect electric fire attractive deck chairs traditional style vgc offers. Tel each buyer collects Tel 01263 selling £10 01263 515836/07785 317307 fire screen for further details 01263 837627 01692 406231 824156/07786 494343 All advertisements are accepted in good faith and the Publishers are in no way responsible for any faulty or misrepresented goods. FreeAds are printed on a first come - first served basis and Publication cannot be guaranteed Any original items of Second World War Homefront / Norfolk / RAF / ARP / Home Guard items or memorabilia for a new display at the RAF Marham Aviation Heritage Centre opening this summer. Tel 07919 182990 Any donations of wool gratefully received. Whatever we receive will be knitted into baby hats to donate to the Norfolk and Norwich Premature Baby Unit or hats and gloves for the Christmas Shoebox Appeal. Please call 07796638020 or email sallylee35@hotmail.co.uk Your unwanted wool & knitting patterns for the Norfolk Knitters charity - please bring your donations to Sheringham Library Can you help to save our songbirds? We need anything saleable for Songbird Survival (charity no 1085281). 01692 400780 Old railway items always wanted for small museum, particularly tickets, lamps, loco items, station signs, cast iron or enamel notices etc – local items particularly sought. Tel Chris 01508 494204/07966 066563 Any bits from crashed planes, Second World War etc, information on crash sites or anything related for Aviation Heritage Museum based at Frettenham Tel Ken 01692 406943 Fair price paid for 6'x4' aluminium/glass greenhouse can dismantle and collect locally Tel 01263 82627 Two matching stone/concrete garden urns any age or condition considered price negotiable Tel 07855 762343 Spare clean carrier bags Tel 01263 826865 Any photos/slides of containers being loaded at North Walsham railway station circa 1970s/1980s to copy or buy Tel Graham 01263 761567 Full size mouth organ Tel John 01692 405663 Records 45s 78s and LPs cassettes also CDs singles only all considered Tel 01692 405756 00 gauge 0 gauge n gauge and buildings accessories wanted cash paid top prices paid Tel 01263 516867/07747 097798
The Strand Club
The Strand Club met for its annual festive lunch on 11 January, this year at the Amber Restaurant in Cromer Country Club.
Everyone enjoyed the occasion despite a cold wind outside! The restaurant was warm and welcoming and Louise and her staff were most efficient and friendly. We all felt the food was excellent and promptly served. Our thanks and appreciation go to everyone at the restaurant and to Glo for organising it.
Our next meeting will be back at the Pavilion in Overstrand and is 18
billed as ‘Putting a Spring in your Step’. Come and meet us all there visitors are always welcome and are charged just £2 at the door, which includes a hot drink and biscuits. We meet at 2pm so do come along on 8 February to see what we will be up to!
March 8th is the AGM which, once a few decisions are made, will be another fun afternoon. We would like as many members to come as they can, so that the decisions will be as democratic as possible!
For further information about the club, please contact our Programme Co-ordinator, Glo, on 01263 576539 or Chris, our Secretary, on 01263 579433. A Happy New Year to everyone.
Cromer Times 510 January 28th 2017
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Cromer Times 510 January 28th 2017
/Ĩ LJŽƵ͛ǀĞ ŚĂĚ ĞŶŽƵŐŚ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐ ĐŚŽƌĞƐ͕ ĂŶĚ LJŽƵ ƐĂƚ Ăƚ ŚŽŵĞ ƚŚŝƐ LJĞĂƌ ĂŶĚ ǁŝƐŚĞĚ LJŽƵ ǁĞƌĞ ƐŽŵĞǁŚĞƌĞ ĞůƐĞ͕ ƚŚĞŶ ƚŚŝƐ ŵĂLJ ďĞ ƚŚĞ ƉĞƌĨĞĐƚ ŚŽůŝĚĂLJ ĨŽƌ LJŽƵ͊ &Žƌ ŵŽƌĞ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ &ƌĞĚ KůƐĞŶ ŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐ ŝƟŶĞƌĂƌŝĞƐ ĨŽƌ ŶĞdžƚ LJĞĂƌ͕ ƉůĞĂƐĞ ĐŽŶƚĂĐƚ ĞŝƚŚĞƌ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ͘ ͘^͘ ďƌĂŶĐŚĞƐ͕ ǁŚĞƌĞ ƚŚĞ ƐƚĂī ǁŝůů ďĞ ĚĞůŝŐŚƚĞĚ ƚŽ ŚĞůƉ͘ >Ğƚ ƐŽŵĞŽŶĞ ĞůƐĞ ĚŽ ƚŚĞ ǁŽƌŬ͕ ǁŚŝůĞ LJŽƵ Ɛŝƚ ďĂĐŬ ĂŶĚ ƌĞǀĞů ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ǁŽŶĚĞƌĨƵů ƌŝƟƐŚ ŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐ ƚŚĂƚ ŝƐ ĐƌĞĂƚĞĚ ĂďŽĂƌĚ ƚŚĞ &ƌĞĚ KůƐĞŶ ƐŚŝƉƐ͘͘
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AL-HAQQ’S KITCHEN
Senior Citizen Services
Tandoori Indian Takeaway HOME DELIVERY to Cromer, Suffield Park, Roughton & Northrepps on orders over £12 (Delivery charge applies) Opening hours 5pm - 11pm SEVEN DAYS A WEEK
Special offer every Thursday Choice of set meal £7.25 or £7.75
Set meal (8 items inc salad & dips) £11.95
Tel: 01692 404031 / 404071
Cromer
Your Local Specialist Cooker Cleaning Service
Trevor Lofts Proprietor
For all makes of Washing Machines Dishwashers Cookers etc. No Call Out Charge
44a Holway Road Sheringham Tel: 01263 825273
Call Andrew for a quote:
01263 479719 or 078 7622 1978
local computer repair specialists Call 01263 825338 Free diagnostics Excellent service Brilliant prices
Your
24 New Road, Sheringham, NR26 8EB
www.jscomputingservices.co.uk
01263 515250 07836 227490
SALES * SERVICE * REPAIRS
High quality, reliable, friendly service
JS Computing Services
For All the Odd Jobs You Hate Painting & Decorating Grass Cutting & Gardening Fencing & Shed Repairs All Odd Jobs Large & Small Fast & Friendly Service
A.R.Colk.& Son
Bathroom & Kitchen Specialist Complete Design & Installation Service
Call Alan or Simon For a free quote
Also General Plumbing Work Undertaken
TEL. 01263 720301 TEL. 07767 817892 Email alan.colk@btinternet.com
Anderson Plumbing Oil boiler servicing and repairs
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NDERSON
Plumbing
01263 805055 07939 316154
hilton@anderson-plumbers.co.uk www.anderson-plumbers.co.uk
Hilton Anderson Proprietor
DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE CROMER TIMES WHEN RESPONDING TO SERVICE GUIDE ADVERTS!
3,000 square feet of high quality displays. Catering for all tastes and budgets. Suppliers of quality kitchen, bathroom equipment and ceramic tiles. We offer a ‘whole house’ package, from our free, no obligation design and quotation service, through to installation. A one stop shop for peace of mind. Unit 2, Old Station Yard, Norwich Road, Cromer, Norfolk NR27 0HF
‘I have the simplest tastes, I am always satis%ied with the best’ – Oscar Wilde. 20
Cromer Times 510 January 28th 2017
Services Guide DON’T RISK PAYING HIGH BT CALL OUT CHARGES! FOR WIRING FAULTS OR BROADBAND PROBLEMS NEW/SHIFT EXTENSIONS IN HOME OR OFFICE LOCAL, INDEPENDENT ENGINEER OFFERS PROMPT SERVICE AT 1/2 BT PRICES
HAMLYN PEST CONTROL Rat, Mouse, Wasp & Insect Treatment for all Domestic and Retail Premises at VERY COMPETITIVE RATES For a Professional, Friendly Service Call on 01263 860112
( or 01263 861587)
www.hamlynnorfolk.co.uk
Ian Ash Joiner & Installer Member
From Cabinets to Conservatories
Kitchens & Bathrooms Bespoke Furniture Made To Your Requirements Internal & External Improvements Velux Roof Lights Installed PVC & Wood Window Replacement
Tel. 01263 833798 Mob. 07771610349
TRUE COLOURS P A I N T I N G
Interior and Exterior Painting Specialist with over 20 years experience Call 01263 512897 or 07534 097417
Email: Truecolourspainting15@gmail.com Find me on facebook True Colours Painting
SHERINGHAM ROOFING All aspects of Roofing
Slating, Tiling, Re-Tiling & New Roofs, Flat Roofing, Leadwork, Guttering, + UPVc Fascia Works
No job too big or small Contact Paul on 01263 825555 Mobile: 07974 729098
59 Priory Close, Beeston Regis, Sheringham NR26 8SL
Anderson Plumbing
All plumbing work, bathroom & kitchen installations undertaken 01263 805055 NDERSON 07939 316154 A Plumbing
Hilton Anderson Proprietor
Brians Handyman Services
Painting / Decorating / Tiling / Woodwork / Odd Jobs Assembling flat packs, Putting up shelves, Pictures, Curtain poles Small Electrical / Changing light switches sockets & light fittings Small Plumbing work Fencing & Gatework / Garden work Clearing & Repairing gutters
No Job Too small / No Obligation Free Estimates
BHP
Call Brian Anytime 01263 512644 Mob 07789 634817
572876
Boyfield Heating & Plumbing
01263 576675 or 07774 781118 E: rick.boyfield@ btinternet.com
Glen Holmes Builders Ltd NEW HOMES - REPAIRS & RESTORATIONS EXTENSIONS/CONVERSIONS STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS & ROOFING DAMP PROOF WORKS - TIMBER TREATMENT FREE QUOTATION - ARCHITECTURAL SERVICE
est. 35 years
01263 823079
26 Church Street, Sheringham www.buildersnorfolk.co.uk glenholmesbuild@aol.com
COLOUR SERVICE ADVERTS NOW AVAILABLE CONTACT PETE ON
07818 653720 OR EMAIL
advertising@rosevillapublications.co.uk
Cromer Times 510 January 28th 2017
hilton@anderson-plumbers.co.uk www.anderson-plumbers.co.uk
All aspects of building & decora ng works undertaken Tel 01263 838561 Mobile 07920 865923 Email rdbuilding1@yahoo.co.uk
STEVE BAILEY SERVICES Fencing - Gates - Sheds - Pergolas
REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS OF BROKEN POSTS & PANELS. REFELTING AND REPAIRING OF SHEDS & SUMMERHOUSES etc ONE OFF OR REGULAR GARDEN MAINTENANCE MOST ASPECTS OF PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
Tel:
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Gas Servicing, Repairs and Installation All Plumbing work All Property Maintenance
202602 Tel: 01263 713616 or 0845 2570998 Mob: 07768 841788 simondavidrussell@yahoo.co.uk
GRIFFIN AUTOMOTIVE TEL: 01692 406272
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Fencing / Concrete Pads Drainage Patios / Driveways / Decking Fascias / Soffits / Guttering Re-Felting Sheds & Summer Houses
Bathrooms & Kitchens Small Extensions Fully Insured Council Approved 15 Years Experience
T 01263 821461
www.sl-maintenance.co.uk
PC PROBLEMS? No problem!
Reliable, friendly, efficient service in the comfort of your own home.
Andrew Benn 01263 761133
Silver Surfers Computer Services Troubleshooting
Repairs
Tuition
Advice
R Bell Tree Services
NPTC Qualified and Insured Tree Surgeons 5 Million Public Liability Consultancy, Tree Surveys & Reports Hedge Trimming & Stump Grinding All Domestic & Commercial Work
All Aspects of Tree Work Undertaken 24hr Emergency Service Free Quotations Supplier Of Firewood
Tel: 01692 409080 Mob: 07818 418447
Visit us at www.rbelltreeservices.co.uk Unit 6 Cornish Way, North Walsham NR28 0AW
Accredited to Worcester Bosch/ 5&10 Yr Warranties Boilers/Fires/Cookers/Water Heaters Servicing/Maintenance/Breakdowns Full Bathroom Installations & Tiling All Work Guaranteed
2015
GRIFFIN AUTOMOTIV
TEL: 01692 406272 21
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robcarp39@hotmail.co.uk
RL Plastering 0800 6190540 07879 298848
0770 6617461
PLASTERER
Friendly & Reliable Service
Call Simon on 01692 536460 or mobile - 07710 680547
Rob Luxton
Natural Gas & LPG Boilers / Fires / Cookers Installations / Servicing / Repairs System Power Flushing
Natural Gas & LPG Boilers / Fires / Cookers Nor th N/oServicing r fo l k / Repairs Installations F r i en d l y S e r v i c e System Power Flushing A North Walsham Company
0800 6190540 / 07706617461 A North Walsham Company
• Maintenance • Patios • Landscaping • Bathrooms • Wetrooms
Zarinna’s Hairdressing In Your Own Home
• Kitchens • Conservatories • Loft Conversions • Extensions • Garage Conversions
Competitive Prices Excellent Service Over 20 years Experience N.V.Q. 1, 2, 3 730 Lecturers’ Cert
Tel: 07748 655855
01263 768413 or 07855 840 930 www.dolphinpropertyservices.co.uk
Theatre’s plea for more behind the scenes helpers Panto boost
A community theatre is appealing for people to join its unsung “cast” of helpers who work away from spotlight to help it stage drama, cinema and music. Sheringham Little Theatre has an army of about 80 folk who give their time for a variety of roles from usher duties and selling programmes to distributing posters and serving in the coffee bar. Now it is looking to bolster the ranks, and is particularly keen to find those who can tackle: • Fundraising – ideas and organisation • Handyman and maintenance work to keep on top of minor repairs • Backstage crew roles from props to scenery – and even stage management for local productions. • Costumes – laundry, ironing and repairs
A Peter Pan panto hooked in the crowds at Sheringham Little Theatre. More than 6000 people watched the 45 shows during the festive season. An average of 83% of capacity audiences!
Volunteer champion Wendy Austin serving cakes at the Hub coffee bar
Theatre director Debbie Thompson said “Without our marvellous volunteers we simply could not survive. If we had to pay for all the things they do it would just not be affordable. But we are a Little Theatre with big ambitions and we want do more in the community we serve – and we need more people to help us. Some of the jobs need some skills, but enthusiasm and time are just as important.” Mrs Thompson said the theatre was particularly keen to set up a fundraising team, who could come up with ideas for events, organize and run them and encourage the community to hold money-spinning functions to support their local theatre. There was a real sense of team spirit and family among the volunteer team and the theatre ran social events during the year, she added. Volunteers also get invitations to private events at the theatre. Long-standing helper Wendy Austin, who is the theatre’s volunteer champion, and helps in the Hub coffee bar with husband Graham, said ”We love the theatre and want to support it and the local community. It is great to meet other people – from the public to other volunteers. She also provides ‘digs’ for visiting actors throughout the year – and the theatre is also looking for more people to house cast members particularly during the summer drama and panto seasons. Anyone interested in volunteering can contact Wendy Austin on 01263 822429 or drop into the box office for a chat about volunteering. Anyone able to help with accommodation should call the theatre or 01263 822117.
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Cast of Sheringham Little Theatre's successful Peter Pan panto
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News from the Cromer Chamber
The New Year often is a time for a big change, a new start, new direction or regime change. As you may already know,, the Chamber had its change back in December and so we’re all ready to get going in 2017.
So how does the Chamber make a difference? The two key words that best describe what we do are ‘protection’ and ‘promotion’. Of course, protection is often from threats unknown but in the past it’s been from unwanted car parking restrictions, to give an example. When it comes to promotion then there are lots of things we’re involved in. Over the next few weeks you’ll notice that the four large black notice boards around the town and in the car parks will get a long overdue refurbishment; looking their best for our summer visitors. We’re also looking into how we can introduce more functional signage into the town to better direct people.
I’m happy to say we once again will be taking Cromer to the Norfolk Show and working with a small team from the community in promoting everything that Cromer has to offer. We will meet with 1000s of visitors that come to the show encouraging them to choose Cromer and this year our stand will be bigger and better than last year!
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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.
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
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. CASuAL VACANCY - Members were pleased to co-opt Mike Bossingham on to Cromer Town Council to fill the vacancy which arose following the resignation of Gwen Smith. A further vacancy has arisen. As there was no call for an election this too will be filled by co-option. Anyone wishing to express an interest in standing for co-option is asked to contact the Town Clerk. Deadline for expressions of interest is 27 January 2017. 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
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The symbol of the rose is used in various ways to evoke emotional significance in the reader and includes, amongst other experiences, a wedding, a suicide, a drowning and a war time event.
The rose can represent life, death and, more frequently, passion.
Joy Hodge delineates these human rites of passage with a brevity, lightness of touch and quiet eloquence which evoked both longing and nostalgia in the reader.
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Information on any meetings or matters arising can be obtained from the Town Clerk on 01263 12254.
Cromer author Joy Hodge’s The Rose Bower is available from local booksellers and Amazon in hardback priced at £6.99.
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The author’s deliberate, precise style, hinting at, but never completely revealing the inner turmoil of her characters, reminded me of a contemporary Edith Wharton or Iris Murdock, and her observance of small, but significant, detail brought to my mind T S Eliot’s haunting phrase ‘the notion of some infinitely gentle, infinitely suffering thing’ (Preludes).I look forward to seeing much more from this writer. Recommended reading.’
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GRANT FuNDING - If any charities local to Cromer would like to apply for grant funding from the Fireworks Fund or from the Annual Grant Fund please contact the Town Clerk for the relevant application form(s). The deadline for applications from the Fireworks fund is 03 Feb 2017 and from the Annual Grant Fund is 24 Feb 2017.
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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. Please contact the Town Council Office with the details of anyone you feel should be included. The deadline for receipt of names for the past year is 31 January 2017. We are also asking for nominations for the Cromer Honours Awards. Please get in touch if you would like a nomination form. Deadline for receipt of nominations is 31 January 2017.
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Directionless, defeated, down by Joel Lodge, our Football Correspondent
After nine defeats in thirteen league games Alex Neil is still in charge of Norwich City; a 2-1 defeat to bottom table Rotherham surely was going to be the cherry on the icing of the cake for the board to sack Neil however that is not the case.
Saturday’s defeat against Rotherham pushes City further and further away from the playoff spots, as automatic promotion is now something of a pipe dream.
Personally, I feel Neil should’ve been sacked
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Once again we had to start our January meeting with a minutes silence for another long standing member, Jill Jessop, who sadly passed away over the Christmas holidays.
Our speaker for January was Sandra Dalzell from Happisburgh Owls.
She has a private collection and shows them on a non profit making venture. She brought with her six of her 14 owls including ‘Dusk’ who is a very rare black tawny owl, the offspring of two white Tawny Owls.
She also had with her a Tawny Owl ‘Bracken’,
around late November, when things weren’t to late and we could’ve turned our season around. No longer in the dugout do I see the driven, no nonsense, ruthless character that was the Alex Neil of twenty months ago but instead a lost, clueless and tactically inept manager who has lost all of the fire that persuaded the club to bring him in two years ago.
Our downfall cannot be totally blamed on Neil however as Delia and the rest of the board seem to have no sense of direction as to where they want to be and what they want to achieve Northern White Faced Owl ‘Trouble, Bengal Eagle Owl ‘Shanti’, Barn Owl ‘Spirit’ and an Asian Brown Wood Owl ‘Acer’.
We were told how Sandra’s love of owls came about when she was given a baby owl that she managed to rear and is now 15 years old. Her birds are kept in aviaries in her garden and when not out at shows they fly free. She takes her birds to schools, all kinds of groups and mental health units where they give a lot of comfort and understanding. We learnt a lot of unusual facts about owls and at the end of the talk we were allowed to hold any of the owls.
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Stephanie has been very busy on the ‘cat phone’ since the New Year and several more cats have been re-homed, including Pudding the lovely tabby and white girl featured last time.
Although quite a few of the calls have been for people offering homes to cats in our care, she receives lots of calls on other matters. Obviously people do contact us if, for whatever reason, they, or members of their family, can no longer care for their cat(s) and, after discussing the circumstances, these do go on our Waiting List. Other calls can be for people with cat behaviour/health related queries and, although she is sometimes able to help, obviously it is not always possible as the best person to talk to would be a vet and, in these circumstances, Stephanie will suggest you contact them.
Most of the other calls will relate to stray cats and, as we have previously explained, it is important to establish whether or not the cat is indeed a stray. This is not only for our benefit, but also for the benefit of the person who wishes us to take the cat into care. Stephanie therefore always suggests taking the cat to a vet to see whether or not it has been chipped and would also advise putting paper collars on to see if there is an owner out there. It is important for people to realise that a cat is regarded as a person’s property. This is one of the reasons why, when a stray is handed into our care, the person handing it in signs one of our Acceptance Forms.
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Most fans are lost and there is a toxic, poisonous atmosphere surrounding the club currently and the club needs an overhaul in many areas, I feel that we are too sentimental as a whole and the board aren’t being as ruthless as they should be and aren’t connecting with fans as they should be; Delia and co need to take action soon, otherwise things could soon start to turn very ugly. Ideas were discussed for outings in 2017 and tickets given out for the play at the Assembly Rooms in March. The President asked if there were any new clubs that members would like to set up and various options will be looked into. Birthday flowers were given out and the raffle was drawn. The competition was won by Dorothy Shannon with Eileen Tucker second and Frances Lee third.
Our speaker for February is James Begley on ‘The Role of the Community First Responders’. New members are always welcome on the second Thursday of the month at 2pm in the Community Hall in Garden Street.
The form clearly indicates that we have taken the cat in good faith as a stray. If, at a future date, there is a dispute with regard to the ownership of the cat, we can refer the matter back to the person concerned. As the cat is the property of the original owner, the person handing it in could be charged under the Theft Act 1968 with handling stolen goods or obtaining property by deception. Instances of this happening are very rare but it is important to be aware of this. Because cats are known to visit other homes for food is would be very easy to consider that a visitor is a stray, when in fact it is just being a cat.
Maisie, super little mum, now looking for a new home of her own
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. Alternatively, you can visit 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.
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