Cromer Times 518

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Issue no 518 May 20th 2017

Guides Help Keep Our Beaches Clean

Members of 2nd Sheringham and 1st Suffield Park Guides spent one of their weekly meetings doing a beach clean.

Armed with tongs, thick gloves and strong sacks, they were surprised at the amount of rubbish that they collected. Items of clothing, food wrappers and a beach ball as well as a house brick or two were found on the beaches in Cromer and Sheringham.

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Unit leader Helen West had seen coverage in the local press about the local 2 minute beach clean and was inspired to support the Guides to participate, helping to make our beaches safer for everyone to enjoy spending time on.

The Guides enjoyed completing this community action element of their programme and hope that their efforts made a difference.

Both Guide units, which meet weekly during term time, have an extremely varied and exciting programme of activities usually designed around ideas from the Guides themselves. They are more than happy to welcome any new members, girls aged 10-14. Free taster sessions can be arranged for anyone who may be interested.

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The longer days are upon us and it’s a great time to visit the Museum of the Broads at Stalham. The hours of opening are extending to 10am to 4.30pm Sunday to Friday and 10am to 1pm on Saturday.

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The Steam Day focuses on everything steam from engines and vehicles to our lovely Victorian steam launch! Maybe it is a nostalgic thing, but what’s not to love about the smell of steam and the fascinating old engineering which formed the basis of the Industrial Revolution?

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The Jazz evening is a great evening. We are delighted that Savoir Faire’s sublime jazz will again be floating across our beautiful riverside location and Tipple’s Brewery will be running a beer tent too. Personally, I hope that the lady with the three tier cake stand will be there! Why not bring a picnic and make

Dates for your diary – Sat 1 July is our 16th Art Challenge. Call the Museum if you want a day by the river, with expert tuition and a chance to win a prize! Sat 8 July is a charity auction of promises and items. If you have anything you can donate to the Museum, please let Nicola or Reg know. Every little helps, thank you.

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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.

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Council plans big Splash for Sheringham

Sports centre could be demolished, rebuilt and improved in exciting new plan

North Norfolk’s biggest sports and swimming centre could be knocked down and rebuilt as part of an ambitious project to improve leisure provision in the District.

North Norfolk District Council’s preferred option for the future of Splash in Sheringham is to demolish the ageing building and construct an improved swimming pool, gym and associated facilities.

The Council has taken an imaginative approach to the project in consultation with strategic property partners Gleeds. The proposed plan, which is in early discussion stages, could see an £8m facility built by using a combination of long term loans, Sport England funding and income from additional development on land next to Splash. This development could include a hotel and/or retail/commercial units.

Initial details of the proposed plan were made public in papers to the Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee, which was due to meet on 17 May. The papers will also discuss the early stages of the procurement process for the Council’s leisure contract which is due for renewal by 31 March 2019, covering Fakenham Sports and Fitness, Splash Leisure and Fitness in Sheringham, and Victory Swim and Fitness Centre in North Walsham. The three Council-owned leisure centres are all very successful, with visits in 2016/17 totalling 462,000 and this has continually risen over the past four years.

Among the recommendations, which will then be put to the Council’s Cabinet in June, will be that a feasibility study around the property and leisure issues is now progressed with a further report coming to Cabinet later in 2017, to then approve the business case for construction of a new facility at the Splash site in Sheringham.

Other options include a full refurbishment of the current Splash building, although the papers make it clear that demolition and rebuild would be more cost effective because of the need to completely modernise the Council’s sport and leisure offer at the Sheringham site. This would not be achieved in the current building, which is environmentally inefficient, and would prevent the opportunity for the new leisure contract to provide the necessary savings to help fund the new facility.

The plans have been designed to guarantee ongoing provision of the popular skateboard, football and cricket facilities on the current and adjacent sites.

Cllr Judy Oliver, North Norfolk District Council’s Cabinet Member for Property, said “This is a highly imaginative and inspirational plan which has the potential to secure a long term future for Splash. We have great aspirations for leisure services across North Norfolk and the opportunity to build a modern, efficient and fit for purpose facility in one of our premier coastal towns is very exciting.

“I welcome this plan wholeheartedly and welcome the input we have had from Sport England.”

Cllr Maggie Prior, North Norfolk District Council’s Cabinet Member for Wellbeing, said “The range of leisure opportunities across North Norfolk makes a significant contribution to improving the health and wellbeing of our residents. We want to improve Splash and give it a long term, viable future. It already attracts 160,000 visits a year and I believe that an improved facility would see this number increase, benefiting both our residents and the tourism economy, which is so crucial to this part of the world.”

Cllr Doug Smith, North Norfolk District Council member for Sheringham North, said “This plan will be a huge win win for Sheringham's residents and visitors, we will work hard to make this a real success.”

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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 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

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a family cycle ride around the Park on our new multi-use trail, enjoy an adventure in the woods or discover what life was like for a servant in the house? We'll also be holding our 'sow and grow' activity in the Walled Garden on Tuesday 30 May. For more information please visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/blickling-estate/ features/family-fun-at-blickling-estate

Felbrigg Hall - enjoy your own family adventure at Felbrigg - all you need is a little imagination.

From birdwatching down by the lake to den building in the woods, will you be able to find one of our four hollow trees on the estate and see if you can fit inside?

For more information please visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ felbrigg-hall-gardens-andestate Norfolk Coast - join us for Terrific Tuesday at Blakeney Quay, or Wild Wednesday and 50 Things Thursday on Brancaster Beach this May half-term. There’s

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 info 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

no need to book, simply drop in between 10am and 4pm to enjoy crabbing, kite flying, stone skimming and epic sandcastle building!

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Oxburgh Hall - Oxburgh is the perfect place for building dens. Follow our trail through the woods and tick off some of our 50 things to do before you're 11 ¾. You'll also be able to have fun in the garden with our giant games.

For more information please visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/oxburgh-hall Sheringham Park - building a den, walking barefoot or finding a geocache are just some of the activities you can tick off at Sheringham Park this May half-term.

We'll also be staying open until 7pm throughout the week so you can make the most of the long evenings.

For more information please visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sheringham-park

(NR11 7QD) every Wednesday at 10am £2 per session and evening Walking Football sessions 7.30pm - 8.30pm £2.50 per session every Tuesday under floodlights when necessary. All sessions are led by a qualified instructor, with warm-up and warm-down at either end to help prevent injuries. Just turn up and play (trainers please, no studs), or phone Bill on 07979 633000 for more info 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 meet every Tuesday and Friday at 7pm for 7.15pm at Cromer Methodist Church Hall, Hall Road, Cromer NR27 9DT. Anyone who wants to stop drinking is welcome. AA Helpline is 01603 621168’ 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 Amy 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.

Sheringham Anxiety and Depression Club. Meet at Lighthouse Church 62 Cromer Road Sheringham NR26 8RT. 1st and 3rd Tue each month 7-9pm. Luke 07964 542602 1st Suffield Park Guides, who meet in Cromer - meet every Wednesday during term time and they are more than happy to welcome any new members, girls aged 1014. Free taster sessions can be arranged for anyone who may be interested. Register your interest at www.girlguiding.org.uk/information-for-parents/register-your-daughter/

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Haddock Benedict

This month's recipe is provided by Joe Stacey, demi-chef de partie at the Dales. It includes a bonus recipe for English Muffin. Try it and see what you think!

Ingredients 1 block of butter 4 egg yolk 1tsp white wine vinegar 2 haddock fillets

Handful of spinach 2x eggs 1x half of savoury muffin

Method To make your hollandaise 1. Firstly melt the block of butter so the butter and milk separate and pour of the butter. This clarifies the butter.

2. Secondly prepare a bain marie of hot water. Take 4 eggs and separate the yolks and put into a mixing bowl.

3. Add a tsp of white wine vinegar to the yolks and mix together. Then place the bowl above the bain marie.

4. Next is the tricky and very important part. Very slowly and gently pour the butter into the yolk and vinegar ixture and mix vigorously until it starts to form a creamy consistency. Lastly, season to taste.

5. This is now ready to serve. Prepare this before

starting the rest of the dish.

1. Prepare a shallow pan of milk. This is to poach your haddock fillet. Bring this to a simmer.

2. Next, boil a pan of water to poach your eggs.

When the milk is simmering place the haddock in the milk to poach.

3. When the haddock is nearly cooked, Bring the pan of water to a simmer and crack your eggs in to poach. While the eggs and fish are cooking, pre- heat a frying pan.

4. When the pan is hot, place a knob of butter in the pan and wilt the spinach with a little bit of seasoning.

When the spinach is wilted, place onto a doubled up sheet of kitchen towel to drain excess oil.

5. Remove the eggs and the haddock from both the water and milk when cooked and also place on doubled up kitchen towel to drain excess liquid.

6. To plate, place half of one of your homemade muffins on a plate then top with your wilted spinach.

On top of this place the poached haddock then the poached eggs on top. Finish with a generous helping of hollandaise over the top of the dish.

Alternately to homemade muffins, you can buy English muffins and just toast before serving.

English Muffin

Ingredients (Makes 8) 150g strong white bread flour plus extra for flouring 6g fast-action yeast 6g salt 15g caster sugar 15g softened butter, cut into small pieces 1 medium free-range egg lightly beaten 170ml oz milk Oil for greasing 15g semolina or polenta, extra for dusting

Method 01263 824555 1. Firstly tip the flour into a mixing bowl.

Sprinkle the yeast on one side of the flour and 01263 838383 the salt into the other side of the flour. Add the sugar, butter, egg and milk, then mix all the 01263 579579 ingredients together to form a soft dough.

2. Next move the mixture onto a lightly floured surface and then knead for 10 minutes or until soft and stretchy.

3. Now lightly grease a large with your oil and the place the dough in the bow. Cover this and leave to prove for an hour or until the dough has doubled in size.

4. Dust your work surface with a mixture of semolina/ polenta and flour.

5. Tip the dough onto the work surface and roll till it is roughly 2.5cm thick.

6. Lightly dust two baking trays with half of the semolina or polenta.

7. Using a 9cm/ 3 ½ oz straight sided cutter, cut out eight muffin. Place four muffins, evenly spaced apart on each of the dusted baking trays. Dust the remaining semolina or polenta over the top of the muffins.

8. Leave to prove for another 30 minutes.

9. Preheat the hot plate or a heavy-based frying pan on the hob to a very low heat. Griddle the muffins for approximately 5-6 minutes, then flip over and griddle for another 5-6 minutes on the other side.

This is a staple on our breakfast menus which is a luxurious way to start the day. Also a lovely alternative to have at dinner time.

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North Norfolk Country Fair at Weybourne on Sunday 28 May 10am to 4pm (A149 coast road – opposite the windmill NR25 7EY) - arena entertainment all day including Lurcher Racing, Falconry Display, Ferret Racing, Hunt Hounds, and Cromer & Sheringham Brass Band.

Classic cars, rides, games and attractions, 2 large marquees - one with arts and craft stalls and one with local food and drink, outside trade stands, hot and cold refreshments and a bar. Car boot area – to book call Tina 01263 588379. All for an entry fee of only £4 and under 15s go free! Contact Karen on 07775 741752 or karen.wr@hotmail.co.uk. All profits go to good causes in our village.

In aid of Weybourne Community Fund – reg. charity no. 1084183 Diabetes UK North Norfolk Group Meeting - our guest speaker on Thursday 25 May will be Senior Diabetes Specialist Nurse Liesl Richardson from The Norfolk and

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Norwich University Hospital. The meeting starts at 7.30pm at The Methodist Church Hall, Cromer.

For more information please contact Jackie or David on 01692 405492 or visit www.north-norfolk.diabetesukgroup.org

Car Boots at Bodham Playing Field, Holt Road, Bodham start 20 May till 9 September every Saturday inclusive, set up 7 30am, open 9am till 12noon. Pitches £5 no need to book. Refreshments available. Sorry no dogs only assisted dogs. Tel 01263 588228

Aylsham Open Gardens on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 June 11am - 4pm - day ticket £5 per person on the day from the Aylsham Heritage Centre in St Michael's Churchyard.

More than 15 fabulous gardens from Riverside Acres to Cosy Cottage.

Plants and refreshments for sale.

All money goes to charities. Sorry, no dogs in gardens. For more information 01263 734408 or

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Cromer VEO Art Week at Cromer Parish Hall from Friday 26 May until Wednesday 31 May from 10.30am 5.30pm - over 300 pieces of art work and lots of craft tables. Free entry

Summer Concert by The Double Octave Choir on Friday 9 June at 7.30pm at Erpingham Church, off Eagle Lane, Erpingham NR11 7EX choir returning by popular request with programme to include British Folk Songs, Gilbert & Sullivan, Morten Lauridsen. Tickets £7, OAPS & under 18s £5 from 01263 761702/768209/761666 or on the door

Music for Spring on Monday 29 May at 7.30pm in St Andrew’s Methodist Church, Cromer Road, Sheringham – the newly-formed A C Duo (Amanda Faye accompanied by Cedric Lytton ) will give a concert of popular songs, including the lovely ‘You Raise Me Up’ and finishing with ‘The Holy City’.

They will be joined by Libby Faye in one or two classical recorder trios and of course the congregation will have a few hymns. Admission free including interval refreshments, retiring collection in aid of Church funds

Calling Crafters! There will be a Craft Fair at St. Andrew`s Methodist Church, Sheringham on 24 June 10am – 4pm. A few tables are still available to book (sorry no more card stalls) Contact : 07889 694086 or email Rosa at : st.andrews.sheringham@gmail.com

Northrepps Open Gardens on Sunday 4 June 10.30am – 5pm starting at Northrepps Village Hall, NR27 0LB - over 12 private gardens to explore, one with garden railway.

Free parking available all day.

Refreshments available all day (light lunches and teas). No dogs in the gardens but welcome in the village.

Entrance £4.50 per adult, accompanied children free

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Sunday 28 May at The Hub, Sheringham Little Theatre. NR26 8RE 7.30pm Paul Hill Quartet - Paul Hill (guitar) returns to the Hub after too long an absence. Paul is well known on the regional jazz scene. He plays all styles of music with different The Norfolk Dixieland Jazz Band will be playing line-ups and performs as a solo guitarist and its first gig at the King’s Head on 21 May. The accompanist. He is also a busy teacher and recording other dates will be Sundays 30 July and 24 artist.

His programme on 28 May will be taken from September and Monday 28 August (Bank well known jazz standards and the Great American Holiday). Music will start at 3pm. The band Song Book. The musicians playing with Paul are all hopes that this will become another popular highly talented and familiar faces at the Hub. Martin North Norfolk jazz venue.

Paul Hill Eaton (tenor saxophone and vocals), Ivars Galenieks The regular ensemble will be playing : (bass) and Alex Best (drums). Tickets £9.50 from the box office Tel: 01263 John Gooding (cornet), Tim Densham (clarinet and saxophones), Bill Brewer 822347 or on-line at www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com (transaction fee applies). (trombone), Peter Gregory (banjo and guitar), Liz Underdown ( bass), Vic

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The Weekend

by Michael Palin

The Weekend is a superb comedy play written by prolific writer/actor Michael Palin, renowned as a member of the legendary Monty Python team, and more recently in his BBC TV travel/history documentaries. Michael Palin has very kindly sent his â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;good wishesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to The Sheringham Players.

Written in 1994, the play was first staged at the Strand Theatre in Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s West End. The role of Stephen Febble was played by Richard Wilson, known for his role as Victor Meldrew of One Foot in the Grave fame. Richard Wilson has kindly sent â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;good wishesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for the play.

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Come and join us at our Dome Heritage Day any time from 11am to 4pm on Saturday 3 June 2017.

Help us celebrate three successful years as North Norfolkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s iconic and newest military visitor attraction which tells the story of RAF Langham as a WW2 Coastal Command unit and the technology for the ground to air weapons anti-aircraft gunnery training facility based here in WW2 and the Cold War. The post code for the Dome for your Sat Nav is NR25 7BP. Amongst the attractions at our Heritage Day there will be: â&#x20AC;˘ A flypast by the BBMF Dakota and a Tiger Moth Aerobatic Display (weather dependent) â&#x20AC;˘ Stiffkey Rescue Wooden Boats

â&#x20AC;˘ A Gipsy Moth Aircraft on Static Display â&#x20AC;˘ 1940s songs by Tara and the Blighty Belles

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Set in Suffolk, present day and centres around the cantankerous, world-weary and generally â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;crabbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this describes Stephen Febble (played by Graham Blyth). All he wants is a quiet life but, to his horror, his long-suffering wife Virginia (played by Ruth Elliott) fills the house with guests for the weekend â&#x20AC;Ś his daughter, gormless son-in-law, precocious granddaughter and incontinent dog, together with his best friend, his wife and her chiropodist lover all turn up for dinner. Exasperated, frustrated and irritated, Stephen responds in his normal fashion, reaching for the whisky, in large amounts, and the sarcasm, in even larger amounts.

Michael Palin has given lots to laugh at. It is a play with a thread of black as well as light humour, with surprising revelations.

If you want straight comedic entertainment, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s there, but with a poignancy that gives the script much depth - this play is unmissable! Brilliantly directed by Greg Pope for The Sheringham Players 2017 Summer Production.

Norfolk and Norwich Open Studios 27 May to 11 June

The latest event in St Margaretâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2017 series of exhibitions welcomes a group of artists from the NOVA group (North Norfolk Organisation for the Visual Arts), who will be holding a free exhibition over the Spring Bank Holiday period. The exhibition with be open 10am until 5pm daily, except Sundays when the exhibition opens at 11.30am.

Wednesday 14 - 17 June at 7.30pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; (matinee on Saturday 17 June at 2.30pm). Tickets: ÂŁ12 from Sheringham Little Theatre Box Office 01263 822347 or online www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com

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What to do when life gets boring

By Beckie Grimmer from Norfolk Landscape Gardeners I’ve had plenty of hobbies in the past and, like so many people, have lost interest in pursuing them, be it because I got frustrated practicing it over and over, found something else that I was more engrossed in, or even that I was worried about what other people would think of my hobby. Was it cool? Did I look silly doing it? Were other people going to treat me differently because of it?

We’re all guilty of disparaging somebody’s hobby because we think it’s weird or the person isn’t cool enough to do it. Just look at TV shows like The Big Bang Theory, whose comedy consistently depends on the idea that people who are passionate about science, trains or comic books aren’t to be taken seriously (thankfully their fantastic script and characters also helps us see otherwise).

Maintaining a fervour for learning is a truly difficult thing. Not only must you try to ignore those who make fun of you, but you need to feel like you are smart enough to learn in the first place when you might have previously been made to feel otherwise.

Nobody has a set ‘level’ of intelligence, despite how we may have been made to feel in education when we were separated into our bands of the ‘bottom set’ or the ‘smart class’ - yuck! Also, not everybody has to learn at the same speed, or be good at the same things. You don’t even have to be good at something to want to learn it!

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Now if you don’t think you have any interests at all, or if you have an interest but it seems like there’s too much of a barrier to pursuing it, my advice is short and simple. Get curious.

Anything can be remarkable when you continually question it. I find myself trying to identify lichens growing on walls in the middle of town, or marvelling at ferns that have established themselves underneath a leaking drainpipe. It can make trips a bit slower when I stop to look at things all the time, and I recently discovered the endearing term ‘walking at the speed of botany’, but it keeps me caring about what’s around me.

My questions drive my articles and learning. I’ve researched the methods Wiccans and Pagans use plants in magic, the reasoning behind botanical names, how to make gardening more accessible to the disabled and elderly, and how plants can survive

underwater. I have quickly accumulated a plethora of books, with my wish-list ever expanding into the realms of: Paleobotany - Fossil plants Psychoactive plants - Plants that alter brain function Forensic Botany - The use of plants in criminal investigations Women in Horticulture – What have been/are their barriers? What are their successes?

Marine Botany - Plants and algae that live in the sea Plant Consciousness - Are plants intelligent? Can they remember? Feel pain? Communicate? React to change?

I’m just inescapably captivated by the broad and fascinating industry of horticulture.

The best method I’ve found to figure out if you’re interested in a subject is to seek out people who absolutely love it. They will be able to tell you loud and clear all of the reasons why their subject is so great and then you can decide for yourself. And even better, you don’t have to limit yourself to just one subject, ask around!

A hobby or interest can quickly sweep you into a career path if you let it. Some people were quick to tell me that gardening was ‘just a hobby’ when I considered studying it, and for a while I believed them, but you’re going to be much better at a job, and live a much more fulfilling life, when you’re driven by curiosity. I’m plenty aware that horticulture is often not regarded as interesting or skilled, and I know there are countless people that could help convince you otherwise, myself included!

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Cromer WI

The President welcomed one new member which has brought our membership up to 60. There was no speaker this time as it was our Resolution Meeting. The topics we discussed were ‘Alleviating Loneliness’ and ‘Plastic Soup – keep micro plastic fibres out of our oceans’.

After Pru Mead put forward for the case of loneliness and Glenice Knight speaking about Plastic Soup a vote was taken and it was unanimously agreed that both resolutions were accepted and the result taken forward to our Annual Meeting in June in Liverpool.

If this is accepted countrywide then the National WI will lobby government to do something about these subjects.

Members who took part in the Centenary Salver, which is a craft competition, had their exhibit on display, showing a scene from Beatrix Potter. Ours was Jemima Puddleduck surrounded by sugar craft eggs, bread rolls and chutney and a display of spring flowers.

There was a report from six members who recently went on a WI Holiday to Plymouth and enjoyed visits to the Eden Project and The Lost Gardens of Heligon. While at the Eden project Glenice Knight, very bravely, had a go on the zip wire which flies across the complex.

Our competition for an item beginning with the letter O was won by Moira Harding with Doreen Amey second and Freddy Abbs third.

Our speaker for June is Roger Jones from the Norfolk Wildlife Trust.

New members are always welcome on the second Thursday of the month at 2pm in the Community Hall in Garden Street but please note that our June meeting will be on Thursday 15 June as the hall will be used for voting on our normal day.

Cromer Flower Club

At our April meeting we enjoyed a talk by Anne Bridge on the history of flower sellers.

We started with Flora, the Roman God of Flowers, through the first mention of a florist in 1630 from Norwich, to the present day supermarkets and more personal touches from independent flower shops.

Best in Show in our monthly competition entitled ‘A Basket Arrangement’ was Jenny Payne with a sweet arrangement of gerberas and glossy foliage.

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Amid the sea of yellow Which covers the springtime meadow There's buttercups and primroses And celandines on show.

One flower is always overlooked Its profligacy dims its beauty, Resilience is its watchword Its flower's a real cutie.

The dandelion responds each day To the warmth of the risen sun, Splaying open its ligulate petals Then closing when day is done.

At evening when the sun sinks west The flower's like a paintbrush dipped in butter, Bees and butterflies look in awe As round it they buzz and flutter.

How could folk call this plant a weed When it has so many uses, The leaves can be used in salads and wine Warts cured by its latex juices.

Cut the root of this versatile plant And use it in cordials and beers, It's caffeine free, so let’s raise a glass “To the dandelion, three cheers.”

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COULD YOU SUPPORT A YOUNG PERSON WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS?

Volunteering Matters Futures Project enables young people with special educational needs and disabilities to play an active role in their community with the support of trained volunteers. The project aims to increase the confidence of the young people by offering them the opportunity to try new activities and develop new friendships.

Do any of the following appeal to you?

- supporting a young person with additional needs to volunteer: perhaps in a charity shop, or outdoors with gardening or conservation activities, or serving refreshments to residents in a care home, or supporting their mechanical skills in a car workshop,or%.... .......the list of possibilities is endless!

Let us know your particular interests and we will aim to match you with a young person who will benefit from your own enthusiasm and experience.

In return for your time, you will receive out of pocket expenses, relevant training and lots of support from the staff team.

NEWSFLASH: We currently need a support volunteer for a young man in the Mundesley-Cromer-North Walsham area!

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‘Listen With Mother’, a short radio programme aimed at the very young, may have vanished from the airwaves long ago but for David Clayton, our Speaker at the Probus Club Lunch on Tuesday 2 May, it was a critical point in what became a lifelong career in broadcasting.

Long before television made inroads into every household, radio provided the main external contact with music, drama and news, and the wireless was a focal point for most families.

David graduated from ‘Listen With Mother’ to become hooked as a teenager on the music provided by the BBC, but this organisation was restricted in the amount of ‘needle time’ it was allowed for popular music so that most ‘pop’ music was played by bands and orchestras instead of the real thing - frustrating for the keen teenage listener!

As a consequence of this restriction a number of offshore pirate radio stations became established avoiding immediate government control.

Radio Caroline was among them and found in David, and many million others, a ready listener.

Following a spell as a much sought after DJ, David joined the BBC who introduced local radio, including Radio Norfolk. Over the years David Clayton became part of the backbone of Radio Norfolk, recently retiring as its Head of Broadcasting, and well known to listeners as the presenter of Treasure Quest on Sunday mornings. His talk, full of amusing anecdotes, was a breath of fresh air and greatly appreciated by the large gathering of members, wives and guests, and a warm and well deserved vote of thanks was given by Ken Macnish.

Our next meeting on Tuesday 6 June at The Links Hotel, West Runton, will be the Annual General Meeting following our usual lunch.

If you are a retired or nearly retired professional or business man and would like to join us at any of our future meetings you will be warmly welcomed. Please contact our Lunch Secretary, Dave Vickery on 01263 824306 or have a look at our website candsprobus.club for more information.

Sheringham & Cromer Lions Club

On Tuesday 25 April, we held a Fashion Show at M&Co in Cromer.

The weather was at best wintery and so we were very pleased to see everyone who turned out to support this fun event.

We raised around £100 for Prostate Cancer UK and other local charities and a very big 'thank you' to staff and 'models' on the night.

Incidentally did you know that M&Co are number 14 in the country in the 100 best companies to work for? This speaks volumes for the friendly welcome you get from the obviously happy staff.

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Things are moving fast towards our big Motor Cycle event on 10 and 11 June on the Carnival Field in Cromer. Tim Adams, Mayor of Cromer and several Council members are being very helpful and we do appreciate all assistance given. Flyers are out and details are also on social media.

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Cromer Library News

SPECIAL EVENTS Crab and Lobster Festival, Arty Portholes - this year’s Art Trail features decorated portholes. We are delighted to be part of the trail again this year.

Visit the Library to see our magical entry.

Essential Survival Guide for Parents of Teenagers • Are you the parent or carer of a young person?

• Would you like more information and knowledge on the issues affecting young people in today’s world?

• Would you like to meet and share information with other parents and carers?

If so, come along to this series of talks for parents of teenagers and young people which aims to increase knowledge, information and support. The talks are a joint initiative by the Early Help Hub, who offer early support to children, young people and their families, along with Cromer Library.

The third talk planned for Monday 22 May between 5.30 and 7pm, will focus on Mental Health Support for Teens with Emilie Ruddick from the Wellbeing Service. The final talk on Mon 19th June will focus on looking at Understanding Brain Development. This talk will be led by The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS).

Talks are free and tea/coffee are provided. Donations welcomed. To book your place please call us on 01263 512850 or email on cromer.lib@norfolk.gov.uk Coming Soon … an Exhibition marking the centenary of the Battle of Gaza ‘Finding the Fallen’ will be on display in the Library between 6 – 23 June. The project looks at Norfolk’s war memorials which commemorate the men who fought and lost their lives in battle and the women either on active war service or on the Norfolk home-front. Please contact the Library if you would like more details.

Free Family Art and Craft Workshop for children aged 0-5 years - discover a range of fun art activities to support your child’s learning at home. Monday 12 June 10am – 12noon. To book your place please contact Cromer Library.

REGULAR EVENTS Colouring and Crafts - being creative is an easy way to calm the mind, reduce stress and anxiety. Meet new people and a chance to come along and try something new. Monday 10am - 12noon. This is a drop in group, no booking required.

Just a Cuppa Come along and enjoy a cup of tea, coffee or hot chocolate while you browse for you books, read a newspaper, choose a DVD or use a PC. These initiatives are being run in conjunction with the ‘In Good Company’ campaign (a multi-agency project aimed at combatting loneliness in Norfolk).

2 for 1 offer on DVDs and music CDs every Monday 4pm – 7pm and Friday 9.30am and 7pm. All DVDs cost £2.00 to borrow.

Saturday Story Time - next date for your diary is 10 June 11am – 12noon come along and join the fun. Listen to stories and take part in activities for younger children. This month’s theme is ‘I Spy’.

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 6 July 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 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 1st 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.

Knit and Natter 3rd 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.

Age Concern North Norfolk - a signposting session run by Age Concern North Norfolk from 10m – 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.

For more information or to book a place on any events, please call 01263 512850 or email cromer.lib@norfolk.gov.uk Cromer Library, Prince of Wales Road Cromer NR27 9HS Opening Hours: Mon 9.30am – 7pm, Tues 9.30am – 5pm, Weds 9.30am – 1pm, Thurs 9.30am – 5pm, Fri 9.30am – 7pm, Sat 10am – 1pm

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DAZZLING GLASS SHOW AT NORTH LODGE TEAROOMS

Susan Purser Hope, a Cromer based glass artist, has chosen the North Lodge Tea Rooms as her venue for Open Studios this year.

Running from 27 May until the end of June, the show features two distinct ranges of wall hung work in fused glass. The first is a series of abstract landscape and seascapes inspired by Susan’s love of the Norfolk that she discovered when she moved here four years ago to fulfil a lifetime’s ambition to live by the sea.

Susan’s other love is the extraordinary world of entertainment that she found in the area.

As she explains, “I have always loved fairgrounds and circuses so I was delighted to discover the wonders at Thursford and the delights of the Water Circus at the Hippodrome at Great Yarmouth. My favourite book is J. B. Priestley’s The Good Companions and it was amazing to find the End of Pier show at the Pavilion Theatre here in Cromer!” Examples of her circus images are also included in the exhibition.

Look out for news on workshops that Susan will be running during Open Studios for the chance to make your own piece of fused glass work.

For more information please contact Susan on 07970 419125 or susan@purserhope.co.uk www.purserhope.co.uk

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Focus on Conveyancing - What should you consider when buying your own home?

Questions and answers compiled by Rosemary Farman, Solicitor and Head of Residential Property, and Gaynor Hay, Property Solicitor.

According to an article by BBC News published in January 2017, last year was estimated to have seen the highest number of first time buyers since 2007.

Clapham & Collinge property experts understand the difficulties that can come with buying a property, particularly for first time buyers who are new to the process so we have put together five things that a first-time buyer should consider when purchasing their first home: Rosemary Farman

1. Should I buy Freehold or Leasehold property?

Owning the freehold of a property means owning the property itself and the land it stands on outright. You own the title absolutely and are known as the 'freeholder'. Freehold is usually the preferred and more straightforward option.

Owning a leasehold interest in a property means having a right of occupation for a certain period of time in return for paying a rent. These could be for a relatively short period of time, perhaps 10-20 years, and charge a regular monthly or quarterly rent. Alternatively, they could also be long term lease, often 90-100 years, and are bought for a lump sum, called a premium.

2. What to look for when inspecting a property and

when to have a survey carried out?

The seller has very limited duties to disclose matters Gaynor Hay regarding the property to you, and you should therefore always carry out a number of checks to find out as much about the property as you can. You can then make a fully informed decision as to whether to proceed and purchase the property.

3. Funding the purchase. What is involved?

If you chose to take out a mortgage, your solicitor will report to you on the mortgage offer and will also act for the mortgage company during the transaction. Such loans are very likely to be secured against the property itself and the lender may have certain rights to enforce any default in payment, including applying for the property to be sold.

4. Why does my solicitor need to investigate the Title?

It is important that your solicitor investigates the property title. This will reveal any covenants or restrictions to which the property is subject. For example, any rights of way or charges or restrictions that you would want the seller to remove prior to completion. Finally, any covenants that you as the owner would be subject to in relation to the use or development of the property.

5. Why should I instruct my solicitor to carry out conveyancing searches?

Searches are used to identify additional information about a property that would not otherwise be known. A local search, for example, may ighlight planning permission issues or whether there are conservation areas, railway tracks or roadworks in the proximity of the property that may affect the quality of life in your new home. An environmental search will reveal, among other things, potential issues with subsidence or contaminated land.

For more details on any property related issues, please contact Clapham & Collinge Property Solicitors at our North Walsham office on 01692 660230 or Sheringham office on 01263 823398.

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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). 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. 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 Self propelling motor mower Tel 01263 577468 Records 45s 78s and LPs cassettes also CDs singles only all considered 01692 405756 Stairgate – happy to collect. Please call Delma – 07968 413456.

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Hoover upright vacuum cleaner 1500w bagless lightweight gwo all attachments £20 Tel 07554 458744 Over bath shower screen £15 Tel 01263 820065

Pine bunk beds need a little cosmetic tlc plus 2 clean 3' mattresses odeal for children £30. Supa Fit adjustable dressmaking model £30. Pedestal bathroom cabinet white £10. Tel 01263 825147 Electrolux upright freezer H139cm W54cm D58cm very clean good working order 2 shelves and 4 drawers genuine reason for sale £80 Tel 07553 458744 Tom 5ins GPS sat nav used twice complete with accessories and instructions manual £20ono Tel 01692 404126 Henselite Classic bowls size 4 £40 Tel 01263 515268 Jones electric sewing machine. Vesta hand sewing machine. Open to offers. 01263 513300 Large single mattress 107cm x 190cm as new cost £130 new offers 01263 510292 Golf clubs Ping G5 irons 3-PW £50 & Yonex irons graphite IPS shafts 3-SW £40.

Toshiba 32in LED TV gwo remote £45.

Mountain bikes 18+gears 1 ladies 1 gents £35 each both £60. Pair wooden gates W92in H47in each £30. Tel 01263 833383 2 new internal doors painted white but not modified x Howdens 1 is a split glass door and the other is a fire door Tel 01263 838441Screw t Quad roller skates osprey purple and white adjustable size 13-4 very good condition £15 Tel 07733 075926 HP Deskjet 2510 all in one printer copies scans and prints as new barely used genuine reason for sale £30 Tel 01692 500750 Screw top jars suitable for homemade jam or marmalade £1 per dozen Tel 01692 538899 Scottow Nest of 3 tables £15. Glass top table cost £70 accept £20. Tel 01692 404028 Set of 4 Thomas Taylor bowls size 4 set of white waterproofs pair of size 9 shoes complete in bowls bag £20 01263 579241 Wetsuit Sola M £30. Splash Buoyancy Aid £20. Alder shortie wetsuit £20. Outbound frame rucksack £25. Smaller rucksack £20.

Angle swivel shelf for small tv or microwave £30. Tel 01263 517127 Stanley 41/2 Bailey USA made smoothing plane vintage £25 Tel 01263 823093 Girls 3/4 acoustic guitar pink good condition complete with carry case ideal as beginners first guitar £38 when new accept £15 Tel 01692 501055

Sigma APO 135-400 zoom lens four thirds fit or micro with adaptor mint cased boxed £170. Nikon1 10-30 power zoom lens latest model black £130 new. 01692 500776 Fold up small wheeled wheelchair good condition complete with rubber cushion £35 Tel 01692 405022 Selling our kitchen for £275ono oak cupboards in good condition can e-mail photos available North Norfolk early June buyer collects Tel 07884 491141 Relyon Juno guest bed hardly been used one mattress is still in its wrapping mattress size 90 x 190 £250ono Tel:01692 615338 Ottoman XL leather effect 100x50x40cm £10.

Lloyd Loom linen basket half moon shape white 21"x15"x12" £20. 01692 405989 Fold up bed with single mattress and duvet very good condition with cover £25. Morphy Richards Compact coolwall breadmaker £10. Tel 01692 407377 Two bedside cabinets with three drawers in light mahogany from Aldiss as new condition cost over £500 accept £200 Tel 01263 576727 Hexagonal fish aquarium complete with pump temperature gauge heater gravel and ornaments all ready for tropical fish or cold water fish in excellent condition when new all cost over £80 will accept £40 Tel 01263 511742 Two different 1930s/40s fire screens 23” x 30” and 19” x 29” need cleaning and a coat of varnish but worth renovating photo available £15 pair 07740 466973 Sheringham Headboard for 5' bed cream suede material very good condition £50ono 01263 822956 Duet piano stool book compartment £20.

Dressing table with formica top £10. Slide projector free. Bowls size 6 £30. Tel 01263 511399 Four table chairs and two carvers in French oak good condition £60 can move locally Tel 01263 837656 West Runton Corner sink in cream complete with taps and plug suitable for small bathroom or cloakroom vgc £12 Tel 01263 823111 Beech effect computer table & black swivel office chair vgc £30. Set of men’s golf clubs golf bag & trolley(9 x Laser irons 3 x Titleist woods & putter) plus golf umbrella balls & tees etc £35 Tel 01692 405260 or 07798 713359

2 sun loungers adjustable green tubular steel frame and matching cushions hardly used excellent condition £25 each Tel 01263 519666 Junior basketball set Argos product code: 367/0695 nearly new £15. TWF wetsuit for 4-6 year old hardly used vgc £8. ProLine bagless upright hoover model:UVC8, vgc £20. Tel 07771 593458 Lady’s bicycle- never used 18 years £50.00. 2 speakers (40cms/162 tall) £6.00.

Stainless steel sink, and drainer never used. £20.00. Stainless steel sink, drainer and taps £15.00. Gas cooler + oven £50.00. Fridge/freezer, very good condition. £50.00. Squash shoes, never used, size 10 £15.00. Tel – 07767 218730.

Metal ceiling light fitting with three bulbs and shades. £15 O.N.O. 07929 913499.

Maxi cosi 3-1 pram with car seat. New still boxed. Black / red. £100 ONO. 12 China head dolls dressed not played with. £10 the lot. Phone 514181.

Free Glass Jars with twist type metal lids, various shapes and sizes. 01692 405927.

Large compost bin. £5 O.N.O. Smoothie maker Philips £5. Loads of 78 records, DVDs + CDs £1 each. All sold for charity.

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HotPoint Slimline Dishwasher Black V.G.C. £35. Tel 01692 405643.

Brand new Reebok town and country men’s bicycle. 18 gears £80. Sorry no offers. Brand new small petrol lawn mower, incl oil and petrol £65. Sorry no offers.

Small 14” analogue T.V. flat screen Toshiba plus digibox. Good condition. £25. Small 14” digital TV with freeview. Good condition. £25. 01263 838744.

Table 32” x 32” extending to 55”. Natural and green, and 4 green padded seat chairs G.E. £25. Tel 01263 823454.

Yamaha APX500II Thinline Cutaway acoustic-electric guitar under-saddle piezo pickup 3-band equalizer with adjustable mid-range frequency control and tuner complete with soft case £250 01263 519638 Chefs trousers b/white (L) £10 each.

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Calling all charities and arts / education organisations... good homes needed for Arts North Norfolk's stock of props, costumes and theatre equipment.

Everything must go - donations welcome

MS Coffee Morning

The coffee morning for Multiple Sclerosis at Southrepps Church on 28 April raised £565.95.

Thank you to all who contributed to achieve this amazing amount.

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CRAB POT CAFÉ now open

Not another flipping coffee shop, we hear you say. Well, just read on!

CRAB POT CAFÉ is new and funky. Attractive fishermen’s lamps suspended in the window entice and once through the door, you’ll immediately feel you have entered somewhere welcoming, warm and relaxing, all at the same time. The brightly coloured banquette seating adds comfort and playfulness contrasting with the turquoise blue on the feature wall and façade. The eye is naturally drawn to the inner room, which has an addition of a sofa and a book swap corner for those looking for a break in their busy day.

CRAB POT CAFÉ intends to complement other cafés in Cromer with good food and friendly efficient service. The menu is not large but is varied starting with full English breakfasts, followed by a tempting array of delicious savoury and sweet dishes. All savoury ingredients are locally sourced and as for the sweet treats - well they’re all homemade.

GRUMPY MULE coffee has long been the favourite coffee of owner Mike Fuhri. Its distinctive packaging reflects the feisty, complex flavour of the ethically-sourced bean. For those more inclined to tea, you will find one of the 19 different flavours of TEA PIGS tea that CRAB POT CAFÉ sell to suit your mood.

Pop in and see us, whether it’s a slap-up breakfast or a coffee to go, lunch with friends or even a drop-in after work to unwind. Any time any occasion, we will be pleased to see you.

CRAB POT CAFÉ has lots to offer. Our website is live and will be updated regularly giving information about special events together with details of fund raising occasions for our chosen charity Nepal in Need. Keep up to date at www.crabpotcafe.co.uk

Aylsham Open Gardens

There is always a fascination in visiting gardens hidden behind houses both large and small.

Aylsham will be offering the opportunity to look behind huge old houses, cottages, and modern homes to discover a fascinating array of design, colour and plantings.

On Saturday 3 June and Sunday 4 June you’ll be able to buy tickets from 11am – 4pm from the Heritage Centre in St Michael’s churchyard. A day ticket will cost £5 or a two day ticket for £8. There will be more than 15 gardens to visit. Most of them are opening for the first time, but there will be a few favourites to revisit, too.

Whatever your preference, there will be something to interest you. Take a look at Bridge House in Millgate where Tom Bishop spent over 50 years creating sweeping vistas

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Opened on May 10th in Church Street, Cromer

Introducing our favourite coffee, GRUMPY MULE The coffee with a kick!

19 fabulous flavours of TEA PIGS - you’ll always find one to match your mood.

Cooked breakfasts Freshly made sandwiches and Paninis Lovely crab sandwiches Salads to suit everyone Homemade cakes and sweet treats Daily Special

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CRAB POT CAFÉ supports the charity Nepal in Need, registered charity no. 1128563

music on the Sunday.

What about a cottage garden, crammed with flowers and fruit, in Hungate Street? Then there are intriguing interpretations in modern gardens, too. You will have visit to experience the amazing variety… and there’ll be places where you can stop and admire the scenery with a cake and a cuppa.

All the money raised goes to good causes.

Ticket sale money goes to Aylsham in Bloom,

usually suitable for wheelchairs. Guide dogs are welcome but please do not bring other dogs.

For more information look at www.aylshaminbloom.weebly.com or phone 01263 734408.

a registered charity that spends all its money helping to improve and sustain the local environment by growing more flowers, vegetables, trees and developing wildlife habitat provision. Money raised in gardens from sales of refreshments, plants etc goes to the good cause nominated by the garden owner. This year, among the featured charities will be the ACT Centre, the Aylsham Gym, the Norfolk Heart Trust, and Ovacome (providing support for those with ovarian).

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Thrills and Spills return to Cromer

Soapbox Derby Sunday 6 August

The third running of what is now becoming one of the dates in the North Norfolk ‘fun events’ sports calendar is set to bring another round of thrills and spills to the streets of Cromer on Sunday 6 August.

The event is already attracting interest with budding soapbox racers drawing up plans for their carts. The entry form and regulations are freely available from The Cottage in Cromer or from the Cromer Carnival website.

This year’s event has a new sponsor, The Westerleigh Group, who operate the newly opened Cromer Crematorium. Commenting on the sponsorship, Crematorium manager Sam Dellbridge said “We are delighted to support Cromer Carnival and wish everyone a fun packed week of entertainment."

Tony Shipp, Chairman of Cromer Carnival said “I am delighted to have the support of The Westerleigh Group as a new sponsor to

Cromer Carnival”.

Commenting on this year’s Soapbox Derby he said “We are excited about the way this year’s event is shaping up. We have retained last year’s higher jump and will be extending the landing ramp so that the carts that fly from the top of the ramp have a better chance of hitting the landing area, thus giving an even fast, and of course smother, landing.”

There are also prizes for fastest cart in each of the three classes and a Concourse de Elegance competition with a certificate for the best soapbox in each class.

The three classes are two junior classes 10 – 15 years and 16 - 18 years with an adult class for those aged 19 and over. More than one driver can use the same cart as long as it passes scrutineering and all drivers who are racing have a fitting crash hat. The closing date for entries is 29 July, although subject to the number of entries on the day, late entries may be accepted.

So, if you want the thrill of racing in front of an audience of hundreds, and to be crowned fastest driver down the hill, pick up an entry form and start building.

He continued “The start ramp is the same as last year with the usual tight chicane to allow the drivers to show their skills on the way to

the finish line.”

Scrutineering for the event opens at 11.30am, with the first cart away at 2pm all entries will be given at least two runs so that they can try to improve their time and have a chance of lifting the Malcolm McGreadie Cup for the fastest driver.

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North Walsham and District Branch of Cats Protection

The weather could hardly be described as ‘spring like’ for the Spring Sale on 6 May, although we did raise £650.35 for the cats in care.

We would like to thank our volunteers for giving their time to help on the day, and our supporters who ventured out on such a horrible day.

A special thank you to Andrea, Bren and Jennie who had been very busy prior to the sale making cakes, jams and all the lovely craft items. Their stalls would have been quite bare without their contributions.

How quickly situations do change. Recently, we actually had an empty pen and no waiting list of cats to come in. This most enviable situation arose because several of the cats went to new homes within a very short period of time. However, we are now back to our normal state, with all pens full and a waiting list that continues to grow each day.

Nutsey, one of the cats at present still with us, came in because his owner had died and he had been abandoned. This poor little lad had very sore eyes and was constantly rubbing them, which only made the situation worse. Initial treatment involved eye drops and steroids but unfortunately they did not improve, in fact the eyelids became more swollen, which resulted in his eyelashes irritating his eyes. David, his vet, decided that an operation was needed to resolve the situation, so off to the vets once more Nutsey went. Initially, he continued to rub the eyes and further medication was needed. However, once Stephanie saw that some of the dissolvable stitches were still in place, David removed these and his eyes are now looking much better. He is still on medication and we are hoping that he will get a clean bill of health when he goes for his next appointment.

Two of the sites where cats are being caught and neutered are now down to the last few cats, which will make life a lot better for them as there will be no additional mouths looking for a meal, but also allows females to enjoy life without maternal responsibilities. We have also been able to help with another site where someone ‘inherited’ 15 (a later count

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brought the total to 20) unneutered cats. Apart from one, which has gone missing, all have now been neutered. As 13 of these cats were female, if they had all produced a litter of four kittens (which is an average number), the lady could have had an extra 52 mouths to feed before the end of the summer, by which time the adults could have been pregnant again!

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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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Cromer RNLI thanks ex-crew member

One of Cromer RNLI’s long standing invaluable crew members was presented with awards at a special ceremony on Wednesday 26 April.

Adam Lincoln who had various roles in the RNLI both in Cromer and Sheringham from the 1980s until last year, was honoured. His framed certificates showed details of his long service to the RNLI.

Adam originally joined Sheringham’s crew in 1989 and was their assistant tractor driver until 1994. A chance meeting on Cromer beach with Richard Davies – Cromer coxswain at the time and father of the present coxswain John – led to Adam joining Cromer’s crew.

Adam continued with tractor driving to assist launches of the inshore lifeboat but progressed to being a member of the crew of both boats.

Adam Lincoln receiving his certificate and slate from Richard Leeds – Lifeboat Operations Manager Cromer RNLI

Work commitments have meant that, unfortunately, Adam has to step down from these roles but in recognition of his valuable service, Cromer’s crew also presented him with a slate engraved with both boats designs.

Adam said that he had enjoyed serving at both stations and had made a lot of friends.

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City of Norwich Pipe Band to join in the fun at this summer’s Great British Prom The great British Prom is returning to Blickling on 12 August and, as well as showcasing the likes of the National Symphony Orchestra, Brit awardwinning Only Men Aloud and Soprano Annette Wardell, some of the performers will be coming from much closer to home.

The Norwich Pipe Band will be joining the great British musical tribute, bringing a special sense of tradition and uniqueness to the Scottish pieces, before walking up the centre of the crowd to mark the end of what will be a truly memorable first half.

The pipe band, comprising 8-10 pipers and around seven drummers, with ages ranging from 20s to over 70, will be performing in the first half of the concert which focuses on great British anthems from around the home nations and the Scottish part will include ‘Flower of Scotland’ and other Scottish favourites.

Pipe Sergeant John Welton MBE said “The City of Norwich Pipe Band is proud to be playing its part in the prestigious proms at Blickling Hall and contributing to what is sure to be a superb evening’s rousing entertainment. Playing alongside a full symphony orchestra, conducted by Anthony Inglis, who has featured in more concerts at the Royal Albert Hall than any other living conductor, a well-known choir and vocal soloist is the sort of challenge that band members relish. Blending the sounds of the pipes and drums with other instruments and voices is a way of showing the surprising range of our instruments and their players.”

2017 is proving to be a very busy and interesting season for the City of Norwich Pipe Band, which was formed in 1979.

After featuring in the traditional round of New Year and Burns Night celebrations, the band began preparing for what turned out to be a highly successful three date tour of southern Germany taking part in musical displays in 5000 seat indoor arenas alongside military bands from Ukraine, Moldova, Germany and the Netherlands. Part of the preparations saw the band record its first CD, sales of which also added to the success of the tour. The Band is also honoured to be invited to play during the moving sunset ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres, in September later this year.

Local engagements are also keeping the band occupied with Armed Forces Day in Lowestoft and Wymondham, the Sandringham Flower Show and the ever-popular Lord Mayor’s Procession in Norwich.

Although amateurs, several members have previous military experience and others have learned to play with the band. All are well used to the big occasions that provide opportunities to demonstrate the truly stirring sounds of the pipes and drums, which band members pride themselves on achieving. Several members of the band have played with a symphony orchestra in Norwich before at the annual New Year’s Day Concert and the full band has played alongside many military bands including The Coldstream Guards, the Royal Irish Regiment, The Pipes and Drums of the Brigade of Gurkhas and the Band of the Parachute Regiment. A few have also taken part in the Edinburgh Tattoo with other pipe bands.

It is going to be a special evening, with stirring sounds to ensure another classically British outdoor

concert experience is enjoyed by all. The second half will see a fabulous rendition of all the Proms favourites including ‘Rule Britannia’, ‘Land of Hope & Glory’ and British anthem ‘Jerusalem’ before the fireworks spectacular over the lake.

Car parking is free and there will be food and drink available on site (including a hog roast and Carluccio’s hampers which can be ordered in advance). For more details on the events, visit www.greatbritishprom.co.uk or call 01630 674342.

Tickets are £35 in advance (£38 on the night).

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There are many people alive today who can remember the ports of Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft at the height of their importance as major contributors to the economy of Norfolk and Suffolk but no one has been alive for centuries who can remember the same applying to the port of King’s Lynn.

The days when Lynn was the third or fourth most important port in the whole of the country are long gone. This was the theme of the final talk in our winter series given

by Dr Paul Richards.

Lynn has been a port for over 1000 years.

Its importance was based on the fact that it was the natural outlet for the produce of a hinterland that covered ten counties including not only Norfolk but also Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and Leicestershire. The main conduit, of course, was the River Great Ouse. Wine, timber and coal were the main imports and wool, cloth and hides, especially rabbit hides, were exported. It is still possible today Cromer Times 518 May 20th 2017

to see a chalk pathway in the middle of the River Cam in Cambridge along which horses pulled barges from Lynn as the Norfolk port was the port of Cambridge for over 800 years.

Lynn was a member of the Hanseatic League, the major trading organisation linking ports in England, Iceland, Norway, France and the Baltic countries. The 15th century Hanse House in Lynn is the only surviving building in England associated with the Hanseatic League. It was only in 1978 that the last shipment of wine from France was landed in the port. The arrival of the railways in the mid 19th century was the beginning of the decline in the importance of the port of Lynn. It was a slow process as the building of the Alexandra Dock which linked the railways to the port gave the port the opportunity to continue serving its hinterland for many years but industry rather than commerce gradually took over as the mainstay of the

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The Friends of Cromer Museum are holding a History Day outside Cromer Museum on Saturday 27 May between 10 am and 4 pm. Why not come along and see what the museum and its friends have to offer? You will be most welcome.

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Spines set to tingle this summer A heady cocktail of spinechilling premier, comedy, thriller and elegant wit will being served up during Sheringham Little Theatre’s summer drama season.

we have had a playwright involved with a premier here. "This new play crosses and confuses the genres, which makes it fun to work with," she added.

The five-show programme, opening on 21 July and running until 13 September is aimed to amuse, bemuse and thrill.

The theatre is proud of its ‘rep’ tradition stretching back 57 years and always tries to stage a mixture of popular comedy, thrillers and newer works.

Sheringham remains one of a handful of remaining outposts of professional summer ‘repertory’ theatre, where cast members learn a range of different roles.

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11 – 22 August - The Revival (Scared to Death) - A spine-chilling premier. The cast of a ghost play are gathered for a final rehearsal – but things are not going well, with actors bickering and unable to learn lines, then the spooky plot of the play starts to become real and the cast find themselves amid supernatural drama that is not fiction.

24 August – 5 September - Bedfull of Foreigners - Stanley and Brenda Parker’s French holiday descends into chaos. Stanley lowers an attractive naked girl from his room window. Her husband turns up – and the husband’s girlfriend.

Everybody is in the wrong bed, and people are dressed as nuns and fish in a fast-paced farce.

7 – 13 September - Noel and Gertie A comedy with music which traces the friendship of stage legends Noel Coward and Gertrude Lawrence, whose joint performances included Private Lives. The show devised by Sheridan Morley captures his wit, their relationship and portrays the style and elegance of the era.

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CROMER TOWN COUNCIL

TOWN COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS The full schedule of meeting dates for 2017 can be NORTH LODGE, OVERSTRAND ROAD, CROMER, NR27 0AH found on the Town Council website and noticeTelephone 01263 512254 boards. A leaflet containing the schedule of meetwww.cromertown.org or use QR code opposite ings is available from the Town Council Office.

Twitter @north_lodge Facebook @CromerTown Council Members of the public are welcome at all meetings, which are held at North Lodge unless stated otherContacts: Julie Chance MILCM, Town Clerk clerk@cromer-tc.gov.uk wise. Agendas and minutes of meetings are available from the Town 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 Council website. telephone or email to make an appointment before visiting the offices.

DROPPED KERBS - The Town Council is compiling a list of locations in Cromer and Suffield Park where dropped kerbs would be beneficial to pedestrians. Please contact the Town Council office with full details of locations for consideration.

CROMER CEMETERY - Please note that the Town Council is continuing to remove unauthorised items on graves. Items removed will be stored securely for 8 months to allow time for the families concerned to make arrangements to collect them.

GRAVES - Tributes must be restricted to the plinth of the headstone or if there is no headstone, to an area not exceeding 2’6 x 1” and in line with other headstones and subject to the general restrictions below.

BABY GRAVE SECTION - Tributes are permitted on the whole of the grave and are subject to the general restrictions listed below.

CREMATION PLOTS - All flowers must be placed in vases inset in to the tablet. No other items are permitted.

WALLED GARDEN OF REMEMBRANCE - No vases other than those which have been previously authorised by the Town Council.

General restrictions. No breakables (eg. glass, china, pottery etc) are permitted anywhere in the cemetery. No items which emit light, sound or movement are permitted anywhere in the cemetery. A summary of the rules and regulations is displayed on the noticeboard in the entrance to the Chapel. For copies of the full rules and regulations please see the Town Council website www.cromer-tc.gov.uk or phone 01263 512254.

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PROMOTION OF CROMER - Cromer Town Council, Chamber of Trade and Cromer Pier will be promoting Cromer at the Royal Norfolk Show and also launching #cromer365. We will be handing out a leaflet containing vouchers for local attractions and businesses. The cost of participating in the voucher leaflet is £25. Please could any Cromer based attractions and traders interested in participating contact the Deputy Town Clerk at the Town Council office for further info. Space is limited so please get in touch asap.

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

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All change at Norwich City

by Joel Lodge, our Football Correspondent

The championship season came to a close on Sunday 7th May as Norwich defeated QPR in their final game of the season.

In what has been an overall poor season Norwich fans can look forward to hopefully exciting times ahead, as Stuart Webber and Steve Stone plan for a large summer rebuild as Norwich try and get back in the Premier League.

Watching the final game of the season it was frustrating to see the clear quality we have as Norwich thumped QPR 4-0 on mid Sunday and

it was an opportunity for the club to start a new chapter with the new structure in place; as canary fans said goodbye to one of their most loyal servants over the past 7 years, John Ruddy.

Earlier that week the club had announced 7 players would be released over the close season and those names being: John Ruddy, Ryan Bennett, Steven Whittaker, Sebastien Bassong, Youssouf Mulumbu, Kyle Lafferty and Michael Turner.

The surprise name on that list is John Ruddy, who has been a prominent figure over the last

7 years, however he will move onto pastures new come June 30th and was given the farewell he deserved against QPR.

Ruddy captained the side in his final appearance as he put in a MOM performance with a few good saves in the game as well as interacting with the crow in what will be a fond memory in years to come.

Although it is sad to see John go it is something I feel had to be done as Stuart Webber prepares for the appointment of the new head coach and overhaul of the squad.

DIY obstacle team beat their charity target – and the cold They were cold and bruised after a gruelling assault course half marathon – but a team from a Cromer DIY store has been warmed by their fundraising success.

The charity crew from Homebase spent five hours running, climbing, crawling and diving their way through a 13-mile obstacle course at Burghley House in Lincolnshire at the weekend.

Spokesman Tracy Harding said afterwards: “It was tougher than we could have imagined. It was cold and drizzly at the start and we began crawling through mud up to our necks.

“Then we had to go through a freezing cold lake about four times and jump off scaffold towers into man made ponds. We never warmed up and we have bruises on our bruises. Even the fittest people were getting cramp, but we stuck together.

“We hit ‘the wall’ at about half way through, but

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everyone faced up to their fears and colleagues helped and encouraged each other through to the end.”

Another, less gruelling, event later this month will boost the Homebase total even further. The family fun day at Forest Park holiday park at Northrepps on Sunday May 28th from 2pm is open to the public with stalls, children’s games, music and an auction.

Their efforts, involving 150 obstacles in the Rat Smiling through the cold in another Race Dirty Weekend To support their efforts visit the water obstacle. event, have raised event, or their Homebase Rat Race more than their £1000 target for cancer charities – page on the Just Giving website chosen because many of the group have family www.justgiving.com/companyteams/Cromercrabs and friends affected by the disease.

The team is also encouraging people to visit One member lost both parents to cancer. www.dkms.org.uk to find out more about joining Another’s mum needs regular blood transfusions the stem cell donor register. for a bone marrow condition. A work colleague is having chemotherapy for bone cancer having earlier had breast cancer and a friend’s niece, aged just five, is battling leukaemia for the second time.

The Homebase team also collectively said they were driven on through the course by what their family and friends are going through, and how the money raised would help them.

We did it. The Cromer Homebase Homebase team after finishing their marathon assault course for cancer charities.

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saw Cromer win again, this time 6 -2. The results may look confusing but the number of points played for in each league is different When teams have been selected they are displayed on the notice board and players normally congregate at the club before setting out to away games.

Should anyone wish to go direct they put a ‘D’ against their name on the list. Simple really you would have thought. Means nobody stays at the clubhouse for them to arrive. I know somebody who couldn’t remember what to do so some confusion arose for the NANSA game.

I will not mention her name as I seem to be finding fault and telling stories too often. The first friendly against CMB BC resulted in a win for Cromer 100 shots against 79 shots. Well done team. I got the name wrong last time round. They are in fact Crown Metal Box Company! And they don’t make boxes but most of the cans that you have in your cupboards and fridges. Fizzy drinks, fruit, beans, beer you name it that’s where most of the cans come from. Jean was so pleased to be in the winning rink and receive a pen and notepad from President Philip. He was in the

Tales from the Bowling Green ...

... well the weather has not improved significantly, so morning roll ups have continued in rather draughty conditions. The last weekend before real competitive games started resulted in another Spoon Drive which again was well supported. After playing the usual three sets of 7 ends Roger O’Leary had the best overall score with Les Kiss being the Runner Up. The player suffering from the most shots against this time was George Baker. However the league and friendly games have now commenced. Hardy people these bowlers. Due to a strange quirk of the various fixture lists all the three league game have been away at Holt BC. The Federation team, selected by Richard in the absence of Captain Neil returned home with a very satisfactory 7 – 2 win. The next evening the Norfolk Bowls Association team in the Hansells League had a close game but lost 3½ - 1½. Miss a day and then another trip to Holt in the NANSA league, on what turned out to be the sunniest afternoon we have played,

Well done Anita!

As reported in The Cromer Times published 22 April, Anita Bullen from Cromer took part in the London marathon last month and was delighted to record a time of 4hr 33min on what she called ‘a totally amazing day’.

winning rink as well. We always have a raffle after the friendly games and members often support these by donating prizes. Our other Jean did this…and then managed to win her own prize in the raffle. I can see that returning next week.

I list below our forthcoming ‘Home’ fixtures that you may wish to come along, watch and enjoy.

Sunday 21 May 2pm Mixed rinks game

Kings Lynn BC:

Wednesday 24 May 6.30pm Lakeside Pilgrims: NBA League game

Thursday 25 May 2pm Swanton Abbott BC: Mixed triples game

Friday 26 May 2pm NANSA League game

Southrepps:

Tuesday 30 May 6.45pm Wells Elsmith: Federation League game

Wednesday 31 May 6.30pm R G Carter ‘A’: NBA League game

Saturday 3 June 2pm Mixed triples game

Sunday 4 June 2pm Mixed rinks game

R G Carter BC:

Rushymead BC:

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Anita, whose son is autistic and attends Woodfields School in Sheringham, was running for PHAB charity, a national charity, which does amazing work with disabled children.

Cromer Fit Together Walks

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

Wednesday 24 May – 10.30am - MEMORY WALK - Cromer Prom – any distance - A flat walk along the Cromer Prom for people living with dementia and their carers. Meet at the disabled pay & Display car park down on the West Prom, NR27 9HS. Parking charges apply. Please see our separate book at www.activenorfolk.org/north-norfolk or pick one up at Cromer, Sheringham or North Walsham libraries. Please book for this walk on 07766 259999 by 3pm on Tuesday 23 May. Wednesday 24 May – 2pm - Beeston Heath Walk – Grade 3 – Approx. 3 miles – A walk with moderate to steep gradients on heath, woodland, grass, dirt

and pavement. Meet at Priory Maze and Gardens Car Park, Cromer Rd, Sheringham , NR26 8SF.

Wednesday 31 May – 10.30am - MEMORY WALK – Felbrigg Hall – any distance - A flat walk with great views of the historic hall for people living with dementia and their carers. Meet at the Felbrigg Hall main car park, NR11 8PR. Parking charges apply for non-National Trust members. Please see our separate book at www.activenorfolk.org/northnorfolk or pick one up at Cromer, Sheringham or North Walsham libraries. Please book for this walk on 07766259999 by 3pm on Tuesday 30 May.

Wednesday 31 May – 2pm - Cromer Town & Views Walk – Grade 2 to 3 – Approx. 2.8 miles – A walk with moderate/steep gradients on pavement, dirt, grass and gravel paths. Meet at the North Norfolk Information Centre, Louden Rd, Cromer, NR27 9EF (NNDC parking charges apply).

Thursday 1 June – 10:30am - Southrepps Circular Walk – Grade 2 – Approx. 2.3 miles – A mixture of concrete, common and woodland with gentle gradients. Meet at the lay-by opposite the Southrepps Primary School, Lower Street, Southrepps, NR11 8UG – parking in lay-by and along street.

Thursday 1 June – 1:30pm - Southrepps Jubilee Bookable Boardwalk – Advanced Grade 1 – Approx. 1 mile - A mixture of concrete and common/ boardwalk with gentle gradients. Meet at the lay-by opposite the Southrepps Primary School, Lower Street, Southrepps, NR11 8UG – parking in lay-by and along street. Please book for this walk on 07766259999 by 3pm on Wednesday 31 May.

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

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