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Issue no 512 February 25th 2017

Ice Rink Comes to Cromer Just in time for the half term break, Cromer saw the debut of a modest Ice Skating Rink at North Lodge Park, available for 5 days. On the first day alone, the synthetic ice rink sold over 1000 tickets to eager skaters.

Sessions were 45 minutes and saw a wide variety of visitors. Penguin stabilisers, or perhaps better named “Penguimmer frames”, were available for children. The weather was excellent for the majority of days and couldn’t have set a better tone for families out for some fun under the winter sun.

Credit for the idea goes to Friends of North Lodge Park. They opposed plans for a car park at the site, and it’s great to see the space put to good public use.

This new success bodes well for the Ice Rink’s possible return next year.

Story by Isaac C-Knight, photo courtesy Dave ‘Hubba’ Roberts

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I would like to thank the wonderfully appreciative audiences who came to the first play performed by Chalk Reef Amateur Productions in Cromer.

We played to packed houses on both nights, which was hugely gratifying and showed that there is an appetite for drama staged here in Cromer.

I would like to thank the following people for making the play such a tremendous success : our leading actor, John Church for his wonderful portrayal of Lady Bracknell, Phil Harris and Carol and the team at Cromer Community Centre - it really is a marvelous stage and deserves to be used for drama more often, Barry Meadows and all at Coastarts for their support in promoting the show and for online ticket sales, Jane Wissen and the team at Cromer Tourist Information Centre, Rachel Lamb for painting the set, to the people who helped with front of house on the nights, Sheringham Community Wardrobe for the amazing costume and accessories - what a treasure trove of theatrical delights that place is and to all the businesses in Cromer, Sheringham, Holt and Aylsham who kindly displayed posters for us.

We are looking for actors and volunteers to help us with future productions, find us on Facebook, Chalk Reef Amateur Productions.

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CROMER and SHERINGHAM PROBUS CLUB

Such is the wealth of experience and expertise among the members of Cromer and Sheringham Probus Club that both the speakers at our early 2017 programme were existing members. In January Robert Last led the way with ‘Law and Disorder’, a perceptive insight into the difficult work of a solicitor. Having retrained after spending his early career as a Master Baker he took us through the varied and demanding activities faced by solicitors in guiding clients through the law and avoiding any likely disorder, helped along by a string of discreet anecdotes.

Our February speaker, Andrew Hyatt, an endodontist, raised the question ‘Why did I prefer that wine?’ Having pondered this often, members were treated to a fascinating account of the whole range of factors involved in wine- making, from those involved in grape production like geology, aspect, drainage, hours of sunshine and type of vine, to the critical balance between quality and yield. We were advised that most cheaper wines need drinking in a short time (not a problem!) but many more expensive wines mature after perhaps 15 or 16 years.

As with most things in life, you get what you pay for! Andrew finished generously by inviting members to taste two red wines, one a recent bottling the other much older and clearly better.

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A YEAR IN THE LIFE OF THE CROMER COMMUNITY & Friends had various stalls and members of the wishing to help or with ideas for fundraising HOSPITAL FRIENDS public had the chance to ‘see behind the please contact either:During 2016, CCAHF raised £5,000 from various events:-

JAN - The year commenced with a coffee morning at the Red Lion Hotel with coffee, cakes and biscuits provided by the Hotel.

MARCH - Val and John Laker organised a dinner with raffle and auction at the Constantia cottage restaurant which was well attended and received a lot of support from the Yiasimi family.

APRIL - Mary Northway organised a Mississippi river cruise in honour of the Queen’s 90th birthday.

JUNE – Attended ‘Party in the Park’ with a fundraising stall run by Joanna Coates, Shirley Davies and Rosemary Price.

JULY - The annual hospital fete was organised by hospital staff and the Friends ran a summer draw and manned various stalls – a very successful day and many people attended. The fete was opened by Councillor John Lee, Chairman of the District Council and the Mayor and Deputy Mayor also attended.

OCT - The hospital hosted an open day, the

scenes’.

NOV - Mary Northway organised a 3rd Mississippi river cruise, this time in memory of Mary's late husband David Northway.

Shirley Davies and Cindy Dennis ran the Hospital cup darts competition at Cromer social club, won by Lynn Bartle and Gordon Nicholls. Rosemary Price donated a model beach hut for a raffle which is still ongoing at the club.

Val and John Laker organised a Christmas dinner at the Constantia which was much enjoyed by all who attended.

DEC - The Christmas draw was held at the Hospital. Mary Northway ran several £50 draws throughout the year.

Many thanks to all who donated prizes for all events and the Friends and the committee for help with all the events and the people and businesses who gave donations. We look forward to fundraising during 2017, anyone

Norman Lamb welcomes 'constructive' meeting with Prime Minister on NHS and Care Convention

A cross party group of MPs co-coordinated by Norman Lamb have welcomed the outcome of a meeting with the Prime Minister on the future of the NHS and Social Care.

In a meeting with a delegation of MPs from the Lib Dems, Labour and the Conservatives earlier this month, the Prime Minister agreed to initiate a cross-party dialogue with her newly-appointed Health Adviser, James Kent.

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Sarah Wollaston said "The scale of the challenge across health and social care is so great that we have to take a cross party approach to finding solutions and setting out the options to the public, including the consequences of inaction."

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REGULAR EVENTS

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' OCD, BDD, Hoarding Issues & Anxiety Disorders Support group meets every fortnightly on a Thursday at Merchants Place, Cromer. Please contact Irene on Email: cromerheadspace@gmail.com Tel: 07856 549330 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 Short Mat Bowls - Elderberries Sports and Social Club at Cromer Academy Sports Hall on Monday and Friday afternoons. Please contact Rose 01263 649390 Badminton - Elderberries Sports and Social Club Friendly but competitive badminton for the over 40s at Cromer Academy Sports Hall, Monday and Friday afternoons .Please contact Sheila 01263 761142 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 ‘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 Continued on page 8

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Seeds

By Beckie Grimmer from Norfolk Landscape Gardeners

Eating our lunch, a friend of mine asked, somewhat out of the blue, ‘Do those lotus seed heads make you feel uncomfortable?’ and pointed at a floral display. Looking at the curious, holed pods I replied, ‘no, not really’ and so he introduced me to the term Trypophobia – a proposed phobia of irregular patterns or clusters of small holes or bumps. Lotus seed heads, along with other surfaces like honeycomb, makes his skin crawl and fills him with disgust.

I hope he wasn’t put off his dinner too badly.

This dark, bleak, time of year happens to be time for horticultural divulgence (or for some, restraint), poring through a plethora of seed catalogues, bringing new excitement and inspiration for the growing season. But what about the appreciation for the seed themselves?

Well, did you know:

The oldest seed grown into a viable plant was Silene stenophylla (narrow-leafed campion), a flower native to Siberia of which more than 600,000 seed were found buried in squirrel hibernation burrows beneath the permafrost. Radiocarbon dating has confirmed the seed are 31,800 ±300 years old, from the Upper Palaeolithic, around the time early humans were creating cave art.

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The world’s smallest seeds are produced by certain tropical

epiphytic orchids found in the rainforest and their size allows them to blow into the canopy to germinate.

At 85 micrometres long (1 micrometre = 0.001 millimetre) they are below the resolving power of the human eye.

The largest seed in the world is produced by the Lodoicea maldivica palm (coco de mer) native to the Seychelles archipelago and surrounded by myth and legend. It can reach 30 cm long, with a 90cm circumference and weigh up to 25kg – oh, and it often resembles a human bottom, leading people to believe that the trees got up to make love on stormy nights. A historical botanical name for the plant was Lodoicea callipyge, with callipyge coming from the Greek meaning ‘beautiful buttocks’.

If you want to incorporate seed heads as part of your garden’s interest, or as a boost for wildlife, here are some suggestions for you to grow at home: Dipsacus fullonum (teasel) Foeniculum vulgare (fennel) Lunaria annua (honesty) Helianthus (sunflower) Papaver somniferum (poppy) Phlomis russeliana (Turkish sage) Cynara cardunculus (cardoon)

Echinops ritro Allium Agapanthus Let us not forget ornamental grasses: Stipa gigantean (golden oats) Miscanthus sinensis

Some of these plants set lots of seed and spread quickly, so be sure to do some research before introducing them to your patch.

Clean and store your seed correctly to prevent mould, insect infestation or reduced viability (ability to germinate). It’s recommended that you dry your seeds thoroughly then store them in sealed jars in a dark, dry place with consistent cool temperatures.

I shall collect and order in my seed with an additional gratitude this year, knowing that I will enjoy their forms and adaptations without the shudders, creeps or nausea of Trypophobia.

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Homemade Chocolate Brownies 6 tsp baking powder 500g flour 500g crushed peanuts 500g chopped cherries

Joe Stacey Demi chef de partie writes:

Our homemade chocolate brownie is very popular amongst our regulars and is on our 2 desserts for £8 offer which runs Monday to Friday lunchtimes.

It’s an indulgent way to finish off a relaxing lunchtime in front of the lovely open wood fire.

Chocolate Brownie

Ingredients 500g dark chocolate 1kg Butter 20 beaten eggs 2.25 kg Sugar

Method 1. Preheat the oven to 180c.

Cream the butter and sugar together.

2. Next melt the chocolate.

3. After you have melted the chocolate then add the baking powder and flour to the butter mixture.

4. Finally add the melted chocolate to the mix and then fold in the nuts and cherries.

5. Put in the pre heated oven and bake for 22 mins at 180c.

6. When baked, take out of tin and put on a wire rack to cool.

Warm the double cream in a pan and then add the chocolate pellets and mix until velvety and smooth.

Serve a portion of brownie with a spoonful of clotted cream and warm chocolate sauce for an indulgent treat.

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Suggested accompaniments Chocolate Sauce & clotted cream

To make your own

REGULAR EVENTS

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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 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 Rock (Buns) & Rolling (Pins) W.I. meet third Wed each

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chocolate sauce

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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. Jack Broughton Chairman/Secretary on 01263 479507.

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. For more details please contact Cath Brooker 01263 823007 North Norfolk Chess Club every Friday 7.30pm Morley club Sheringham. Looking for new players of all abilities 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 ME/CFS Support Group meets at 2.30pm on the first Saturday of each month at St Peter's Church Hall, The Boulevard, Sheringham, NR26 8QS for friendship, info and understanding. Further details from Joe or Kath on 01263 740044, or just come along.

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Public Space Protection Order consultation underway

North Norfolk District Council calls on public to comment on locations of new Public Space Protection Orders

Public Space Protection Orders impose conditions on the use of an area, such as restrictions on dogs or the drinking alcohol in a public place. North Norfolk District Council is currently consulting with residents on a large number of Public Space Protection Orders.

Cllr Angie Fitch-Tillett Cabinet Member for Environmental Services said “This is a great chance for residents to have their say on protection of local areas from behaviours that could affect enjoyment of their environment. It is vital we all strike a balance as a community between tolerance and ensuring a few individuals don’t spoil our public spaces for the rest of us or endanger our environment. Please take part in the consultation and have your say.”

Public Space Protection Orders or PSPOs were introduced under the Government’s Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act, 2014. The Orders forbid certain activities in a geographical area and replace Gating Orders, Dog Control Orders and Designated Public Place Orders.

Activities covered by PSPOs include restricting the use of a highway late at night, the drinking of alcohol in a public space or restricting dogs from a particular, designated location.

The Council proposes to introduce three district-wide PSPOs. These are: • No dog fouling (this is currently in place under previous legislation): any person seen not clearing up after their dog on any publicly accessible land • Dog to be put on lead : when requested by authorised officer on any land defined as publicly accessible. This would be used when a dog is out of control and causing either fear of attack or harm to other dogs and/or people; • No Chinese lantern and mass balloon releases : this would cover any mass releases of these objects from all Council land.

To view all the proposed orders and the areas they cover, and comment, go to the Council’s website: www.north-norfolk.gov.uk The consultation will run until 3 March 2017 after which a report will go to Cabinet in April.

Silver & Ward will continue to be one of the few solicitors to offer ALL the following services:

A FREE FIRST APPOINTMENT ON ALL LEGAL ISSUES Exceeding the needs and expectations of our clients The same legal expertise as a city or larger local firm Providing the best service and solution to your legal problem at VERY COMPETITIVE RATES

Home visits and disabled access and parking at our office Quality legal advice you can rely on Direct contact by phone, email or mobile for a prompt and efficient service.

We know what our clients need and expect and we aim to exceed that, on all legal issues.

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Bard and bullets in live orchestral concert

A magical mix of classical music and words by William Shakespeare are being conjured up in a live orchestral concert at Sheringham Little Theatre in March.

The Flights of Fantasy evening features Sinfonia Viva, well known in north Norfolk for their appearances at Blickling Hall's summer Proms concerts.

It combines two works of "storytelling bravado" - Der Freischutz by Weber is based on a German folk tale of romance, rivalry and marksmanship, and The Bard's dreamlike A Midsummer Night's Dream mingled with

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Mendelssohn’s music.

Organisers say both works take a highlydramatic and carnivalesque approach to issues such as feminism, relationships and love.

Actor and producer Simon Hollingworth and the orchestra have reimagined the two classic tales through narration and chamber music.

It is part of a series of high quality orchestral concerts developed by North Norfolk District Council in partnership with national charity Orchestras Live which aims to take top quality classical music to new people and places.

The concert is at Sheringham Little Theatre on Saturday March 4 at 7.30. Tickets are £18

1 and 2 Sinfonia Viva will be performing Flights of Fantasy at Sheringham Little Theatre in March.

adults, £12 children 16 and under. For more information and tickets visit the theatre website www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com or call the box office on 01263 822347.

Exciting things happening at Garden Centre Overstrand

Garden Centre Overstrand has seen a huge transformation over the last 9 months since the owner Victoria Sheridan has been in charge.

The recent opening of the newly refurbished Coffee Shop, fittingly called The Potting Shed, is the newest addition to the fantastic improvements at the garden centre.

Serving locally and sustainably sourced produce, The Potting Shed offers an array of culinary delights.

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not be disappointed.

Garden Centre Manager, Sam Lowe said, ‘staff have worked tirelessly throughout January to refurbish the coffee shop, in order to offer our customers and visitors a warm and friendly environment. The Potting Shed is open 7 days a week, 10am – 4pm and dogs are welcome in the walled courtyard’.

And if that wasn’t enough, the garden centre are now busy planning four market-style events throughout 2017. Dates for your diary: 4th June, 24th September, 5th November and 3rd December.

For more information or to book an exhibitor

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WHAT’S ON WHERE

National Garden Scheme Snowdrop Garden Open at Chestnut Farm, West Beckham, Holt NR25 6NX on Sunday 26 February and Sunday 5 March 11am to 4pm.

Plants for sale. Light refreshments.

Further information from Judy Wilson 01263 822241

Keeping Abreast Group, Cromer Coffee & Chat Drop-in Session on Wednesday 1 March 10am -11.30am at Merchants Place, 16 Church Street, Cromer, NR27 9GW, Tel 01263 519454 - drop in for coffee and a chat and to find out more about Breast Reconstruction following

breast cancer. Volunteers who have had reconstruction will be on hand to offer support, provide information and chat about breast reconstruction in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. For more info please see our website www.keepingabreast.org.uk

Cromer Chamber of Trade and Business on 27 February at 6pm Sticky Earth Cafe, Cromer - Help and advice - How to get the best out of Social Media, Using Social Media to help your business. All members welcome or why not join on the night

Knapton Village Hall Spring Sale on Saturday 25 March 10am to 1pm -

books, cakes and bric-a-brac, refreshments & more. For the Hall Repair Fund

Dan's tabletop sale 19th March 09.15 til 12.30 at Sheringham Community Centre. Refreshments available on the day. Grab a lovely bargain

North Norfolk Independent Living and Access Group. Meetings for 2017 are:- Monday March 13th – This will be at Café Kitde Coffee morning at 11am. Monday 8th May. Monday 10th July. Monday 11th September.

Monday 13th November. These will be held at St Nicholas Room

Cromer Society

Wednesday 1 March 10.30am at The Cottage, Louden Road, Cromer - Extended Lecture Course "Do Different" presented by Dr Robert Knee. Further details Chris Branford 01263 510120 Wednesday 1 March 2pm - Poetry Group - please contact Arthur Windridge 01263 515138 for further information and venue

Wednesday 1 March 7pm at Suffield Park Bowls Club, Station Road, Cromer Recorded Music Section “Musical Sounds of Britain” presented by Jane Sapwell. Further details from William Bestelink 01263 514045

Wednesday 8 March 10.30am at The Cottage, Louden Road, Cromer Extended Lecture Course "Do Different" presented by Dr Robert Knee. Further details Chris Branford 01263 510120

Iceni Choir

The Iceni Choir are a small SATB choir who sing an assortment of choral works.

We are usually billed as singing from ‘Bach To Broadway’ which includes sacred music, secular music and Broadway Musicals.

Iceni are a friendly like-minded choir who enjoy singing to a variety of audiences.

New members are always welcome and men are always in short supply. You will be made very welcome should you wish to come along to a practice at Reepham Methodist Church, Station Road, Reepham on Wednesdays from 7.30pm - 9.30pm.

10.30am – 12.30pm. Everyone welcome to any meeting existing, new or old members. No obligation.

Refreshments available. Just remember Access is not just a problem for the disabled. It could also be a problem for Mums and Dads with pushchairs etc. For further info contact – Sandra Williamson on 07542 545998.

Charity Dance. Saturday 11th. March at Weybourne Village Hall. 7.30pm to 10.30pm. Ballroom, sequence and latin. £3 including refreshments also raffle – all welcome. For more information call 01328 864404.

Cromer Funeral Branch Invites You to Help Raise Funds for Local RNLI Station

East of England Co-op to host an evening of entertainment in aid of town’s lifeboat service

The East of England Co-op Cromer funeral branch is calling on local residents to attend a quiz night on 24 March to fundraise for the town’s RNLI Lifeboat Station.

Supported by the Cliftonville Hotel, and held in the hotel’s function room, the event promises to be a fun evening of games, a raffle and entertainment. Live music will come from Jason McGinty, who is also one of the funeral directors at the East of England Co-op’s Cromer branch. The ‘games master’ for the evening will be entertainer Pat Nearney, aka “The Norfolk Nut”, who has kindly donated his time.

Mary Wilson, funeral arranger at the East of England’s Cromer branch said “The evening promises to be a lively and sociable occasion ; we encourage everyone to come along and join us in raising money for an invaluable service that benefits everyone in the area.”

The team at the Cromer funeral branch is inviting people to book a table in advance to avoid disappointment. The event is open to everyone and tables are £10 each for up to six people.

Feeling any of these?

Why not come along to SAD CLUB aka

Sheringham Anxiety and Depression Club @ Lighthouse church Sheringham, 62 Cromer rd NR26 8RT. Contact Luke: 07964542602 Or facebook: SAD CLUB 10

Mary continued “Hosting an event for the RNLI Lifeboat Station is part of our commitment to support the local community in any way we can. This is very important to me as I have many wonderful childhood memories of growing up in Cromer.”

Belinda Cammell at the Cliftonville Hotel said “We are proud to be supporting the quiz night alongside the East of England Co-op to raise funds for such a fantastic cause.”

The Cromer RNLI was established in 1804 and has been awarded 56 medals for gallantry during its history.

For more information on the event and how to book a table contact Mary Wilson on 01263 422130.

To find out how to donate to the Cromer RNLI Lifeboat Station, phone 01263 512237.

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Cromer Library News

We would like to say a big Thankyou to all the local businesses that contributed towards our Warm and Well Day in January. It was a fantastic day enjoyed by all those who attended.

SPECIAL EVENTS We would like to make a plea for any unwanted fairly recent magazines. These are really popular with our customers but we rely on donations. Many Thanks.

REGULAR EVENTS Police Surgeries will be held on the first Saturday of each month between 12 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 11th March 11.00 – 12.00.

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 10.30 – 11.15am. Seated exercise sessions in conjunction with North Norfolk District Council. North Norfolk District Council 01263 516305, wyn.nurse@north-norfolk.gov.uk.

Cromer Carer’s Cafe first Thursday on alternate months 1pm – 3pm. Do you look after a relative, friend or neighbor who is ill, disabled, has a mental health problem or a learning disability? If the answer is yes, then you are a carer. Relax, meet new people, enjoy activities and guest speakers. Next meeting at the library is 2nd March 2017. No booking required.

Poetry Group meets last Thursday in the month 2.30pm start, come along and enjoy discussing poetry with other like-minded people.

Cromer Visually Impaired Book Group If you are visually impaired come and join a small, friendly reading group run by the North Norfolk Association for the Blind. second Tuesday of each month at 2pm.

Home Delivery Service If you love reading or listening to books but find it difficult to get to the library, we have volunteers from the Royal Voluntary Service who can deliver books to your door once a month. The Home Library Service is for people who are unable to get out of the home whether permanently or temporarily Family History Drop In group first Saturday of each month 10am – 12pm Keen to research your family tree but not sure where to start? Our drop in sessions are for anyone interested in researching their family history. 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 5-6pm 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 24th February.

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North Norfolk District Council hosts exhibition of photography New print and canvas collection showcases local photographer

North Norfolk District Council’s public art gallery welcomes local artist John Mezzetti with a collection of photographs.

Cromer resident John has been a photographer for 30 years.This collection of prints and prints on canvas explore portraits with landscape, urban and environmental themes.

John said “I first became interested in photography in my late teens, and took an O level in it at Paston Sixth Form in North Walsham. My work comes out of where I live. North Norfolk offers so much material that can be interpreted in so many ways that there really never is a blank canvas here.

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“There is also a very particular light in North Norfolk, near the coast – the mornings and nightfall are a photographer’s friend, every day there is something new that can be caught by the lens. I’m so pleased to be able to exhibit at the District Council.”

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Cllr Maggie Prior Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture said “It’s great to see photography in the Council’s exhibition space. Photography is something so many people have the technology to do these days and to see it done well can be hugely inspirational. Do come and see John’s exhibition, and if you are an artist yourself then apply to show your work in the Council gallery.”

Castle in the Snow The exhibition opened on 31 January and runs taken at Baconsthorpe to 21 March at the NNDC offices gallery in Holt Road, Cromer. The 1st Floor Gallery is open to the public Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8.30am-5pm ; Wednesday 10am-5pm ; Friday 8.30am-4.30pm.

NNDC seeks to offer free opportunities to local artists to display their work in the well-lit gallery and in turn provides staff and visitors to the building the opportunity to see a variety of different artists’ work.

Currently six exhibitions are held annually.

North Norfolk District Council calls for groups to join in the Great British Spring Clean

North Norfolk District Council is backing a campaign to get half a million people out and about across Britain cleaning up their local communities in March 2017.

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Yesterday’s Love and Laughter and now Yesterday’s Hearts and Homes

Did you know that there are two new books available set in a village not so very far from where you live?

The first one, Yesterday’s Love and Laughter, appeared about a year ago and is set in the 1950s and tells the tale of people who we all know.

There is a young farm-worker who lives alone in a tied cottage until his sister comes to live with him. She is not easy to live with but, as usual, the days pass. He works on a small farm along with his workmates and it is fascinating to read about the kind of work that farm-workers did about 60 years ago. We pass a year on the farm and see the pattern of the changing seasons. Changes also take place in the home and these are easier to live with.

This book was enjoyed by many people and so more copies of this are now available. Having read it, there are many who wanted to know how the people in it got on and so a brand new book, Yesterday’s Hearts and Homes, will soon be available.

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Both books will shortly be available in a shop near you now. If you do buy one, Geoffrey trusts that you will enjoy these gentle but interesting, crime-free but exciting, stories. If you are new to these books, it is important to read Yesterday’s Loves and Laughter first. If you buy both you have a treat in store for these dark winter nights.

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Dear Margaret,

A request to anyone who lives in my area to come forward and report noise i.e. droning, humming, that can only be heard in the house at night. My neighbour and I have been trying to get this solved for nearly 9 years to no avail. From time to time there is respite but not very often. We think it could be coming from the Sewage works but cannot seem to solve anything. It vibrates through my house and can be very loud. If anyone has heard any noise, please could they Contact environmental health or Anglian Water as the more people report, hopefully we could get peace and quiet.

Also a request to people locally not to feed seagulls near resident’s houses. They do not need feeding. They are messy, as many as 60 plus have been around and more coming if food is given.

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Crab & Lobster Festival hands out grants totalling £5,080 to community groups across Cromer and Sheringham The Cromer and Sheringham Crab & Lobster Festival has proudly handed over grants totalling £5,080 to local charities and organisations.

The money, raised from the sale of more than 100 decorated beach huts at last year’s Festival auction, was distributed between 25 groups.

Representatives from each organisation were joined by members of the Festival’s committee at a presentation on Sunday 29 January at The Constantia in East Runton.

Festival Chairman Tony Shipp opened the presentation by thanking all those who had helped make the Festival and auction in 2016 such a success.

The organisations who received grants from the scheme were: The Cromer Mardlers, Sheringham in Bloom, Back to the Drawing Board, Sing Your Heart Out, Ladybird PreSchool Nursery, Playing for Cake, Love for Leo, Sheringham Museum, Banningham Defibrillator Fund, Cromer Christmas Lights Volunteers, 1st Cromer Sea Scouts, Friends of North Lodge Park, Cromer RNLI, Waveney Stardust Trust, National Coastwatch Institution – East Runton, Cromer Academy, Cromer Exhibition Foundation, Sheringham Woodfields School, Cromer Carnival Security Team, Sheringham Playpark Revamp,

Roughton Under 5s Playgroup, Cromer Girl Guiding, Sheringham and Cromer Choral Society and Cromer and District Garden Society. On receiving their grant, 1st Cromer Sea Scouts said “This grant will help us enormously towards the much needed refurbishment of our very dilapidated Scout Headquarters kitchen.

We've been raising funds towards this for a few years and we have at last almost reached our goal. We would like to thank the Festival for awarding us this grant."

Many of the projects which were successful will be working will local children including 1st Cromer Sea Scouts (funding to refurbish the hall), Sheringham Woodfields School (funding to introduce sensory lighting), Cromer Girl Guiding (funding for hall maintenance) and Cromer & District Garden Society (funding their annual Schools Garden Competition).

Cromer Exhibition Foundation will use their grant to provide grants to Cromer schoolchildren who are going on to Further or Higher Education to help with course materials.

Festival Chairman Tony Shipp said “This year’s grants help to continue the Festival’s tradition of raising money for local charities through the

Annual Charity Auction and we are delighted that so many local community groups will benefit from them.

“The date of the launch and details of this year’s trail will be announced in the next few weeks. All organisations and businesses who supported the Crab & Lobster Festival Art Trail last year are to be thanked for their support and will be contacted in the near future. It is hoped that they will continue this in the coming year.”

Over the past three years, the Crab & Lobster Festival has donated over £35,000 to local charities. At a time when fundraising is an uphill challenge, voluntary and community groups are more important than ever before and these grants will really help at a grassroots level.

The Festival will be announcing details of their annual art trail for 2017 in the coming weeks.

In 2017 the Festival will run 20-21 May. Sponsorship opportunities are now available.

Please contact the Festival via enquiries@crabandlobsterfestival.co.uk Photos: Dave Hubba Roberts

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The customary menu of Haggis, Neeps & Tatties was supplemented by cottage pie for those whose taste does not extend to the mighty Scottish dish but everybody agreed that the dessert of Cranachan (whipped cream, oats, raspberries and a dash of whisky) was a great finale to a delicious meal.

Over 60 diners enjoyed the evening with proceeds going to support the work of Slow Food and Cittaslow in the town, including the annual Food Festival and summer cooking demonstrations in the Market Place as well as other, non-food-related activities.

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Report for Cromer WI Meeting February

In spite of the cold weather we welcomed 41 members and 1 new member.

Our speaker was James Begley who told us of the “Role of the Community First Responders”. They are a group of volunteers who are sent to emergency calls as required to give reassurance and minor assistance to patients before the paramedics arrive. We were told of the importance of them getting to the correct address especially in the dark and we were told of ways of making sure that house names and numbers can be easily seen. To aid the emergency we were told about the Lions Message in a bottle scheme. This consists of a container which contains a form with all medical details on it. There are also stickers which are placed in a visible point in the house that shows any medic to look in the fridge and find these details. All members were issued with one of these canisters and we were told that these can also be collected from the local branch of the Lions Club. Plans were made to go Greyhound Racing at Great Yarmouth, and a visit to the Assembly Rooms, both in March.

Other destinations were discussed for trips later in the year.

New clubs are being set up for walking, reading and sewing and names were taken from members who would like to attend.

The competition of an item beginning with the letter L was won by Judy Roberts with Brenda Boyd second and Anita Jacobs third.

Our speaker for March is Mr C Hardy who is talking about “Cosmo’s Boots”. 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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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). Tel 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 Child’s car seat for child aged 9 months onward must be forward facing easy to fix in car and in good condition Tel 01263 713792/07789 515985 Secure dry garage to store one or two Classic Cars in North Walsham or nearby Tel Peter 07855 815310 Exercise Bike. Good Condition. Tel 01263 517196.

Wanted by collector 0 gauge 00 gauge n gauge dinky toys, buildings anything considered cash paid. Tel 01263 516867 or 07747 097798 Two "Ercol" High Back Dining Chairs in dark wood. Tel 01263 823106 Records 45s 78s and LPs cassettes also CDs singles only all considered Tel 01692 405756

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Bicycle vgc with helmet and headlight Trax blue & silver 24" wheel would suit older/teenage boy 10-15 years Tel Anna 07800 924905/01263 649437 Redland Stonewold flat roof tiles 17" x 14.75" approx. £1 each offers for job lot of approx. 250. 4 V shaped garden trellis approx 6' high x 3' wide £15 each. Tel 01263 649005 Free three seater brown leather sofa good condition welcome to come and look and collect North Walsham Tel 01692 406695 evenings or weekends Large square kitchen table £10. Rattan bedside locker & bedroom chair £5. Freestanding (Argos) mirror £5. 2 single beds with headboards £25each. Electric towel rail £5. 2 bedside lockers with 3 drawers £10. Tel 01263 824 827 evenings WW2 de-activated (with certificate) Thompson sub-machine gun suitable for the 40`s week-end on the NNR cost £450 so will accept £300 cash sale Tel 01263 824973 Solid pine wardrobe good quality vgc H176cm D56 cm W100cm £55ono. Matching dressing table £45ono. Solid pine headboard oak leaf and acorn carving in centre vgc c/w fixing brackets W150cm fixings W123cm £15. Tel 07730 494319 Genuine Range Rover Evoque footwell rubber mat set 2 front+2 rear £35. Plus genuine Range Rover Evoque rubber rear loadspace protector £45. Excellent condition as new. Tel 0123 822896 Romantica wedding dress style Angel size 8/10 lovely pretty detail has been cleaned and in very good condition £50ono Tel 01263 823922 Acer desktop PC Windows Vista with wifi dongle £60. Blue Flying v electric guitar with case£65. Sony speakers free. Tel 01263 479796 Maxi Cosi 3 in 1 pram and car sear red and black new still in box bargain £150. 14 china head dolls not played with £10. Tel 01263 514181 Matching wardrobe and 5 drawer tall chest painted cream with oak tops and knobs wardrobe has 2 doors and centre mirror wardrobe H188cm W105cmD51cm chest H120cm W60cm D40cm as new £130 Tel 07964 809227 Superior quality mirror 58cm X 160cm frameless on hard backing £20. 2 large white painted willow baskets 60cm X 45cm and 30cm depth £15each. Brother P touch 2000 label printer £18. Tel 07951 928638 Lovely Ercol round drop leaf table seat 10 dark wood not heavy/chunky measures each drop 24in middle 9in 50in wide £190.

Ladies cycle £20. Tel 01263 768160 Erde 102 trailer with spare wheel £80 Tel 01692 403559

2 pressure cookers never been used still in boxes unwanted gifts £50 for both Tel 01692 403346 (answerphone available) Kenwood 700w 2litre smoothie/blender £10. Evergreen Easy Spreader £5. Tel 01263 821452 Pair of solid mahogany doors H1965mm W1510mm offers Tel 01263 513267 Clock about late 30sWestminster chimes needs slight attention looks good offers money received goes to Tearfund Tel 01263 823093 Free! Glass Jars with twist type metal lids, various shapes and sizes. Tel 01692 405927.

Man’s Mountain Bike. Good clean condition. £35. Tel 07949 348084.

Stamp collection. Used UK and Foreign.

Some un-used UK. £10. Please ring.

01692 403957. Anytime.

Vax upright Hoover bought as a spare.

Used twice. Bargain £50. Tel 01263 517196 Large Hutch. 6ft x 2ft wide. Plus lots more things. £65. Indoor cage 4ft x 2ft wide. £30.

Both suitable for small rabbit or guinea pigs. Tel eve. 01692 400976.

Gents Evening/Wedding Suit. Size 42”/44” Chest. 31” Trouser Length. Worn once. £100 (cost New £620). 01263 511254.

Five concrete post spurs. As new. £20.

Cromer Tel 01263 516828.

Panasonic 40” TV. With instructions & remote control. Excellent condition-perfect working order. £50. Ladies new bicycle (unwanted gift). £100. T^el 01263 837627.

As new wheelchair. Excel G-Lite Pro. Fully folding, collapsible handles. No offers. Delivery possible. £125. Tel 01603 870552.

Dark brown leather. 2 seater sofa & chair. vcg £50. Pine two drawer wardrobe with two drawers under £40. Tel 01263 512406.

Offers. Large throw. Brown and fawn jacquard weave. Hedge Trimmer. 12”.

Black. Atco. 2 Babs de Monte ornaments.

Tel 01263 820078 for details.

Pale green Bumbo seat with tray excellent condition photos available £12ono Tel 01263 713792/07789 515985 Armchair. Nearly New. Champagne light colour. £35 Tel 01263 820258.

Prismatic Spotting Scope. Mag. 20x and 40x. Focus Range 5 metres to infinity. Fully coated lenses. Top of range tripod. Virtual gift at £175. Tel: 01263 821292.

Ladies Raleigh Canard bicycle. Straight handlebars. 15 speed indexes. Shimano gears. VGC £65. Ladies Raleigh bicycle.

Drop handlebars. Derailleur gears. High pressure tyres. UGC £75. Tel 01692 500988.

Jacques Vert suit blue 3 piece size 18-20 ,suitable for spring/summer wedding £70.

Light blue curtains 210*340w cm £35 Tel 01692 403742

YAMAHA Electronic Keyboard 49 keys with stand and owners manual £30, Wash Basin new, white, oval 58cmx40cm £15, 3 Light Ceiling Fitting black £5. Tel 01263 823818 Ottoman XL leather effect 100 x 50 x 40 cm £12, M & S Harvest Food Warmer £4. Lloyd Loom linen basket half moon shape white 21" x 15" x 12" £22, Piano stool black soft top 20 x 22 x 12" £23, Tel 01692 405989 Portable oil filled radiator Prem-I-Air white,11 fin with 3 heat settings and timer, in very good condition. £20. Tel 01692 218539 Encore Electric Acoustic Guitar with softcase. Good condition. - £35, Cookworks Slocooker. New. - £10, Calor Gas Cylindar with gas, 4.5Kg Butane. - £25 Vintage Tonka Pressed Steel Metal Loader and Cement Mixer. £15 each. Tel 01263 824966 Pram/pushchair. Includes an infant car seat for child aged approximately 0-9 months. Excellent condition. Navy blue. £150. Tel 01263 822160/07842 015584 Men's sheepskin coat 46" chest by Owen Barry chocolate £75. Leather jacket 46" chest brown 3-button £40. Leather zip-up jacket 46" chest brown £40. All as new. Tel 01692 500776 Large top quality leather handbag (approx.

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Over £200 new,used once. £70 o.n.o. Tel 01263 821387 VAX steam hard floor master, as new £25.

Girl`s 3 pair red furry indoor bootees. Size 3 £1.50 a pair. Watering can, green 50p.

Piano teaching books £1 each. Canvas depicting trees and sunlight 1 ½ m x 1m £6(awesome). Tel 01692 405663 Smeg,4 ring electric black ceramic hob .Excellent condition £60 Tel 01263-825510 (Sheringham) Circular glass top table 70 cm diameter with chrome base and stand. with two M and S white chairs to suit. £ 95. Tel 01692 407583 or text 07539 506388.

Ladies Barmink knee-length faux fur coat, lined and lovely condition £30. CD storage cabinet with three large compartment drawers, very good condition £10. Tel 01263 824550.

Bathroom wall tiles by Home of Style, matt finish in Edinburgh Beige. Each tile 25 x 40 cms. New and boxed, 179 tiles in total. £80 the lot, cost over £200. Tel 07805 936239 Cromer Modern design comfy vgc from Aldis 6 yrs ago 3 & 2 seat sofas & arm chair exc condition £180ono. 2 Old Charm medium oak CD storage cabinets as new quality furniture each holds approx 80 CDs £80 pair.

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Rosewood office desk & 2 free-standing 4drawer pedestals desk W47" D32" H29" pedestals 17" x 32" x 29" vgc Holt area £150ono Tel 07836 675369 3 Dimplex free-standing wood-burner style electric fires all black all vgc small £40 medium £50 large £60 downsizing so no longer needed Tel 07973 712829 Wooden nest of tables attractive and in good condition £19. CD storage cabinet with three compartments good condition £10. Tel 01263 824550 All advertisements are accepted in good faith and the Publishers are in no way responsible for any faulty or misrepresented goods.

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Cromer Times 512 February 25th 2017

CROMER TOWN COUNCIL

FLYING OF CROMER FLAG - Why not mark a special occasion by arranging to have the Cromer Flag flown from the flagpole outside Cromer Church. We charge a £25 fee all of which goes to the War Memorial Restoration Fund.

NORTH LODGE, OVERSTRAND ROAD, CROMER, NR27 0AH Telephone 01263 512254 www.cromertown.org or use QR code opposite Twitter @north_lodge Facebook @CromerTown Council

Contacts: Julie Chance MILCM, Town Clerk clerk@cromer-tc.gov.uk Janet Warner MILCM, Deputy Clerk deputy@cromer-tc.gov.uk 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.

Town Council and Committee Meetings: The full schedule of meeting dates for 2017 can be found on the Town Council website and noticeboards. A leaflet containing the schedule of meetings is available from the Town Council Office.

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.

GRANT FUNDING - If any charities local to Cromer would like to apply for grant funding from the Annual Grant Fund please contact the Town Clerk for the relevant application form. The deadline for applications from the Annual Grant Fund is 07 April 2017.

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - The annual meeting of the electorate will be held on Wednesday 15 March at Cromer Community Centre on Garden Street. Doors open at 6.30pm for 7pm start. The Mayor of Cromer will host the meeting during which the grants awards from the New Year Fireworks will be handed out. The Mayor will also present the Cromer Honours Awards, the Cromer Honours Youth Award and the Mayor’s Award. Guest speaker to be confirmed. Time will be set aside for members of the public to ask questions. At the end of the meeting the Mayor will read out the names which have been added to the Memory book during the past year.

COMMUNITY OPEN DAY - Bookings are now being taken for Cromer Community Open Day which will be at the Parish Hall on Saturday 29 April. Please email deputy@cromer-tc.gov.uk to reserve your place. Stands are allocated on a first come first served basis and we normally have a waiting list so please book early.

FUNDRAISING - Donations of chocolate and wine are needed for our fundraising stalls at the Community Open Day. We will be raising funds for Cromer’s Christmas Events and the War Memorial Restoration Fund.

Please drop off any donations to North Lodge.

CHRISTMAS EVENTS - The working group are already making arrangements for December and ask that if anyone has any white sheets they no longer need they can be dropped off at North Lodge.

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

The Museum of the Broads Opens for 2017 – its 21st Birthday!

Your local museum opens for 2017 on Wednesday 29 March with new displays, a special exhibition, ‘Broadland in Pictures’, and plenty for families to do including the new Ellis Eel Trail and a fun Easter Holiday Trail.

Take part in a World War Two rescue by an Airborne Lifeboat, discover how the Broads landscape has inspired artists and encouraged tourists, play on our new play boat, upload your Broads photo to #BroadlandPictures, try on a hat, and enjoy a hot drink and light snack in our re-vamped café. See our website for full details.

A watercolour by Pippa Miller which is part of this year’s special exhibition

Open: March, April, May, and October : 10am to 4pm, Sun to Thurs and holiday Fridays 7 and 14 April and 20 and 27 Oct, and 10am to 1pm Sat. Open : June, July, August, and September : 10am to 4.30pm Sun to Fri and 10am to 1pm Sat.

We are family- and dog-friendly with a picnic area by the river.

A family at the Museum

Steam boat trips, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday – phone the Museum to book.

Bringing the story of the Broads alive!

Stalham Staithe, NR12 9DA, 01692 581681. www.museumofthebroads.org.uk

FAMILIES EVENTS: Pancake Party Free fun with games and pancakes!

Tuesday 28th February 5pm-6.30pm in the Parish Hall All ages welcome. Bring your family and friends ADULT SOCIALS: ‘Men’s Breakfast’ Cooked breakfast, tea and coffee. All men welcome Saturday 11th March 8-10am St Martin’s Church Hall ‘Girl’s Night Out’ Friendly, fun activities for ages 16 and over Friday 24th March Short Mat Bowls 7.30pm in the Parish Hall YOUTH EVENTS: ‘Fusion’ Friday Night Youth Group 11-16 yrs 24th March – Team Games 6.30pm – 8.00pm Parish Hall www.cromer-church.org.uk

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North Norfolk Speakers Club

After a brief spell away from the helm, North Norfolk Speakers Club (NNSC) is delighted to welcome back President Stuart Richards, who is looking forward to guiding the club in a new direction.

At its meeting on Wednesday 1 February, North Norfolk Speakers Club was chartered under the affiliation of the Association of Speakers Clubs (ASC), a UK based group of speaking clubs www.speakersclubs.uk

NNSC welcomed ASC Past National President Lindsay Dutch, from York Speakers Club, to the meeting, who presented the club with its Charter of Affiliation and a very entertaining evening ensued.

"I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. It was my great honour to present this Charter to North Norfolk Speakers Club and welcome its members to the

VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR RIDING WITH THE DISABLED

We are friendly groups who meet either Tues or Wed mornings 9.30am to noon during term time at Squirrel Wood Riding School, Weybourne.

For further information please contact Pamela, 01263 712192 or Gwynneth 01263 823188.

Sponsored Boxing Day Swim Raises Money for Cromer RNLI The 2016 Boxing Day swim raised over £4000 for Cromer RNLI.

On a chilly 4 February Clive Hedge from the North Norfolk Beach Runners and members of Tony West’s family attended Cromer Pier.

They were there to see a presentation of a cheque for £4078.13 handed over to Cromer RNLI.

With several members of Cromer’s RNLI having just returned from the first ’shout’ of 2017, it was also appropriate that the Boxing Day swim had been dedicated to Tony West ‘ Mr Cromer’ , who was a keen supporter of the RNLI. His grandson had raised over £700, which is an achievement for such a young person.

His wife Amanda was also in attendance to see the cheque being presented and to hear Clive give his thanks to not only the RNLI but also the St John Ambulance and coastguards.

If you are new to Fit Together, please arrive 20 mins early. For more information contact Melanie Brown on 07766 259999.

Monday 27 February – 10.30am - Felbrigg Bookable Walk – Advanced Grade 1 – Approx. 1 mile with refreshment stop on route. - A walk with gentle gradients on park drives. Meet at the Felbrigg

"The Association of Speakers Clubs provides for the educational and developmental needs of our club and offers exceedingly good resources that will enable us to continue to fulfil our aims of advancing the speaking skills and confidence of our members.

I relish the opportunity to lead North Norfolk Speakers Club in this exciting new direction" said President Stuart Richards.

President of North Norfolk Speakers Club Stuart Richards (left) receiving the ASC Charter of Membership from Lindsay Dutch, Past National President of the Association of Speakers Clubs

If you would like to improve your speaking skills and confidence, please join us on alternate Wednesdays, 6.45pm at North Walsham High School, Spenser Ave.

For further information please visit www.nnsc.co.uk , email northnorfolkspeakersclub@gmail.com, or tel. Jo 01692 405946.

Guests and new members are always very welcome.

SWIMMERS - It’s your choice !

POOL 1 Water too cold Too crowded Lack of privacy

POOL 2 Water just right Your own hourly slot Complete privacy

If you prefer Pool 2 then ring

01692 403384

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The money was raised by sponsorship of the many swimmers who took part in the chilly dip.

Cromer Fit Together Walks

Association of Speakers Clubs.

I look forward to the club’s continuing success", he said.

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Hall Free CP, off the Sustead Rd. Turn off the A148 on the byroad to Sustead and take a left at the lodge - CP is on the right. Book on 0776 6259999 by 3pm on Fri 24 February.

Monday 27 February – 10.30am - Felbrigg Lake & Victory Walk – Grade 3 – Approx. 3.5 miles – A walk with moderate gradients over gravel, woodland, lake side, grass and covered boardwalk.

Meet at the Felbrigg Hall Free CP, off the Sustead Rd. Turn off the A148 on the byroad to Sustead and

take a left at the lodge - CP is on the right.

Thursday 9 March – 10.30am - Southrepps Church Walk - Grade 3 – Approx. 3.5 miles – A country walk on minor roads and tracks with gentle to moderate gradients. Meet at the Southrepps Village Hall, The Loke, Southrepps (Postcode of Vernon Arms PH is NR11 8NP)

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

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