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Issue no 585 13th March 2020

Friends at Five

Five years since the Friends of North Lodge Park were formed they will be revealing the latest news on the £200,000 ‘playful connection’ project to improve the park at their Annual General Meeting on 25 March.

Although the group first came together in October 2014, the Friends of North Lodge Park was formally constituted at its first Annual General Meeting on 4 March 2015.

Since then the Friends have: • re-opened and transformed the park café as Crepes & Cakes, staffed by volunteers who bake its delicious range of cakes. Crepes & Cakes was runner-up in EDP’s last ‘Best Norfolk Tea/Coffee shop’ contest • run two successful February half-term ice-skating events for over 3,000 skaters • staged musical events from brass bands to folk-rock and outdoor theatre performances, including Goldilocks, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Treasure Island, and The Importance of Being Earnest Eddie on Anderson Continued page 4...

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• arranged two Gardening Festivals, coinciding last May with the 90th anniversary of the opening of North Lodge Park. The third Gardening Festival will be on 16 May 2020.

The Friends’ first task was a major community consultation survey during 2015, receiving 747 responses highlighting what people wanted from their town centre park. Top of the list were well-maintained gardens, a community café, events for all ages, and improved facilities, especially children’s play opportunities.

In agreement with park owner North Norfolk District Council, volunteer gardeners set about improving the rose garden, clock garden, and central parts of the park with new planting including renovating the pergolas.

The old park tea-room was redecorated and re-opened in summer 2015 by enthusiastic volunteers, and quickly established itself as a community hub.

Improving play opportunities for children proved more challenging.

Plans were developed for a play area on the old bowling green, but this was unsuccessful. Working with independent landscape architects, a concept plan was created for the whole park, within which the £200,000 ‘playful connection’ scheme was launched, including a much-needed new bridge to the upper lawn and play opportunities. This will improve access, and encourage people to use the whole park,” says Barry Meadows, secretary of the Friends. “Inevitably it takes time to research, develop and get approval for such an ambitious scheme, and with no pot of council money we’ve had to raise the money to pay for it.”

The people of Cromer, and visitors who love the park too, have risen magnificently to the challenge. “Most of the funding has come from the community,” says Barry, “with a major contribution from café takings thanks to our customers and volunteer staff and bakers. There’s been a fantastic response to our funding appeals too, with over £25,000 raised from individual plaques for sponsored planks on the bridge, and from our books on the café cake recipes (Will You Marry Me?) and the history of the park since 1929.”

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Cromer lifeboat volunteer receives award for over 60 years of service

At a recent awards evening, RNLI volunteer twice as well as appearing at a Royal Edwin ‘Ted’ Luckin was presented with Command Performance.’ a certificate and For the last few years Ted has crystal trophy diligently looked after the for having been a appearance and cleanliness of member of Cromer the main boathouse at the end RNLI for over 60 of Cromer pier, in addition to years. He spent 40 his role as Treasurer of the years with Cromer Cromer RNLI crew fund.

Lifeboat as a crew member in such roles John Payne, Director of as Senior helmsman, Lifesaving Operations in his Winch operator and citation said that Ted had from the left: Derek Hinds boatcrew.

(Chairman), Ted Luckin and Tony Webster been described as ‘a fine ambassador for visitors to (President) Ted shared his the station with a font of memories of his time knowledge which he readily shared. The value as a serving crew member saying ‘I was first of this extensive knowledge and experience invited to be a member of crew by that he also Coxswains ‘Shrimp’ Davies and shares with ‘Tuna’ Harrison and during my time other crew I have served under seven Honorary members Secretarys (or Life Boat operations cannot be Managers as they are now called). overstated’ I have made lots of friends and have many memories of shouts and John further rescues. One time we were out on stated that an exercise and I was lifted from the ‘You have ILB [Inshore Lifeboat] by a Wessex fully helicopter, which was then diverted Ted’s family also attended the evening and embraced to Winterton for a rescue. The the RNLI saw the presentation helicopter returned to Cromer and the values of ILB had to be launched again so that I could be being courageous, trustworthy, selfless and dropped back into the boat. Serving with the dependable and I would personally like to RNLI has taken me to Buckingham Palace thank you for that’

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Contact 01263 511155 Seniors’ Swimming Club for over 55s at Gresham school.

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Friday 12noon to 1pm. For full details please phone Patricia Poole (secretary) on 01263 860664 or e mail teazle1@btinternet.com.

Sheringham and Cromer Choral Society is open to singers of all voices and abilities without audition. Two week free trial. Rehearsals every Monday in term time, 7pm to 9pm, at St Andrew’s Methodist Church, Sheringham. Contact 01263 711087, email sccssec@gmail.com or check website for details www.sheringhamandcromerchoral.co.uk. You can be assured of a warm welcome Cromer Suffield Park Bowls Club for outdoor lawn bowls.

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Email details of your clubs/organisations across to Margaret at editor.nwt@rosevillapublications.co.uk Please note that criteria for this page is that each listing is strictly non-profit making/charitable status.

REME Association Cromer & District Branch meetings on the 1st Wednesday of each month at Halsey House, Norwich Road, Cromer. Ex REME and other military personnel always welcome 01263 512450 Cromer Army Cadet Force - Looking for more fun, more action and more adventure? Aged between 12-18yrs (and be in Yr 8 at school), or are you an Adult looking for something to fill their spare time with? Find out more at www.armycadet.co.uk or pop in and visit us on Tuesday evenings 7.30-9.30pm at the Cadet Hut, Cromer Academy, Norwich Rd Cromer NR27 0EX or 01362 694515.

Royal Air Forces Association – Sheringham & District Branch - for nearly 70 years, the RAFA Branch has provided comradeship and social activities for former members of the RAF, their families and supporters. Members meet on 3rd Tuesday of every month for coffee at St Andrews Hall Sheringham or at a Social Event. Details of these activities may be obtained from Jack Broughton Chairman/Secretary 01263 479507 Rock the Lobster Open Mic usually every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at Sheringham Youth Hostel 8pm to 11pm limited 15 min slots available. All performing artists of all abilities and ages welcomed. Contact www.rockthelobster.com or Malcolm on 01263 514883 or at malcypoos@msn.com Poppy Crafters meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month (except August) between 2pm and 4pm in Upper Sheringham Village Hall. Come and join us for all needlecrafts including patchwork/sewing/embroidery/ knitting and crochet. All levels welcome. Contact Shirley 01263 823499 (evenings between 6pm and 8pm) or email sheringhamquilter@gmail.com Aylsham Chess Club meets at Aylsham & District Ex-Service & Social Club on Monday evenings during the September June season. Contact David Owen (Club Secretary) 01263 731327 davidowen364@btinternet.com Modern Sequence Dancing Mondays at East Runton Village Hall 7.30pm – 10pm. New dances taught. For further information please ring 01263 837152 Royal British Legion Women’s Section meetings now held at Parish Hall, Cornerstone Coffee Shop at 2.30pm on the 1st Thursday of the month commencing in July 2019. No meetings in January or August North Norfolk Concert band every Monday at Gresham village hall 7.30pm - friendly community band, new players welcome especially tuba, double bass, bass guitar, any bass line instrument, and percussion. Variety of different genres from swing, modern to classical. Come along or contact our Secretary maxine@john-lewis.com Sheringham & Cromer Lions Club meet 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month at The Morley Club, Sheringham at 7pm.

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Norfolk Astrology Association meeting first Saturday of the month at 2pm in Foulsham. Come along and join this group of astrology lovers to discuss, learn and share knowledge. For more information Tel 07749 822495 Mid-Week Music at the Hub – FREE singing and music-making workshops each Wednesday at Sheringham Little Theatre.

Refreshments and social time from 4pm, singing/music-making workshops from 4.30pm – 5.30pm. All welcome! Different themes each week! Pick up a leaflet from the box office or see http://www.playingforcake.uk/events to download a programme.

All sessions are friendly and informal, suitable for all ages, levels and abilities. You don’t need particular musical or singing experience to come along and join in the fun! contact tina@playingforcake.uk or Tel 07771 605 188 1st Cromer Sea Scouts - Beavers, Cubs and Scouts Beavers for ages 6 to 8, Cubs for ages 8 to 10 1/2 and Sea Scouts for ages 10 1/2 to 14. All groups are for boys and girls and meet during school term time. Beavers meet Fridays from 5.45pm to 7.00pm, Cubs meet Wednesdays from 6.45pm to 8.15pm and Scouts meet Fridays from 7.15pm to 9.15pm. Call Hilary 01263 513820 Cromer Rainbows - For girls aged 5 to 7, meet on a Monday or Wednesday evening - if you are interested or would like further information, register your interest at www.girlguiding.org.uk/ information-for-parents/register-your-daughter/ Sheringham Lacemakers meet Mon 1pm–4pm St Andrew’s Church Hall, Sheringham NR26 8SA new members and begin-

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ners welcome. Pauline Lewis 01263 821570 Would you like to sing with us? New members warmly welcomed, to sing a wide variety of light music. Rehearsals Monday 10am – 11.30am in St. Andrew’s Church Hall, Cromer Road, Sheringham. Lovely musical director, talented pianist and happy singers. Jennifer 01263 821115 Versus Arthritis - Sheringham Group meet at The Community Room, Anchor Close on Cromer Road, Sheringham, NR26 8SB between 10am and 12noon on the 3rd Monday of each month.

Please join us to share your experiences and to meet others affected by Arthritis over a coffee. For more info please contact Diana on 01263 513569 or Chris on 07834 4418472 Interested in astronomy? We are North Norfolk Astronomy Society and will be hosting pop up outreach events at several locations in North Norfolk if the weather is clear. To get involved, go onto our website nnas.org and sign up as an associate member (free) and we will notify you by email when an event is happening, usually 24hrs before. Good family fun and if you get the astronomy bug you could always join as a full member Age Concern North Norfolk Pop-In Group every Friday 10am-noon Cromer Community Centre, Garden St, social group, make new friends, activities. Special dementia-friendly event first Friday of month with guest speakers. Only £1 inc tea & coffee. 01263 821188 for further details’ Northrepps 'Poppyland' Branch of the Royal British Legion meets at The White Horse, Overstrand, on the first Monday of the month, second Monday if Bank Holiday, 7pm to 7.15pm, no meetings in January, February and August. There is a full Programme of Events for this year, covering welfare, fund raising, social activities and supporting events within our community.

Why not come along and join a Branch with a 21st century approach. For further details contact Lorna on 01263 579633 Quiz Night at Royal British Legion Halsey House, 31 Norwich Road Cromer NR27 0BA on 1st Tuesday each month (except January and August). start 7.30pm. £2 per person, maximum 6 persons per team. Raffle, bar and refreshments. In aid of Residents Amenities Fund Sheringham and District Philatelic Society meet on 2nd Monday of each month at 7.30pm in West Runton Church Hall.

Collectors, of stamps, postmarks, postal history are all welcome. We have presentations from visiting speakers, an annual auction, a quiz night, a members’ sales evening and occasions when members are invited to show parts of their collections.

Contact Gerry on 01263 579529 or Jim 01263 721043 for further information. Come along and meet us one evening North Norfolk Minni House Club - monthly meetings held on 2nd Thursday of every month (except August) at the Village Hall, Bodham NR25 6AD. 2pm - 4.30pm. Free parking at side of the hall. We love anything to do with dolls houses and anything miniature. Contact Jan Sawyer 01263 826970 Sheringham Versus Arthritis - Open sessions at Anchor Close Community Room, (opp Sheringham Surgery), NR26 8SB. Mon March 16th between 10am and 12 noon for discussion, chat and information. All welcome. Diana 01263513569 or Chris 07834418472 Sheringhamarthritiscaresg@gmail.com Badminton - Elderberries over 40s friendly/competitive Monday 4pm-6pm and Friday 4pm-5pm at Cromer Sports Centre Tel 01263 761142 for more information Royal British Legion – Cromer & District Branch meet 1st Monday each month at Halsey House, 29 Norwich Road, Cromer, NR27 0BA. 2pm all welcome. Military service not essential. Chairman, Hilary Cox MBE 01263 513820 Cromer and District Garden Society meets 7.30pm 2nd Wed each month (not Aug) in the Community Hall in Garden St, Cromer. Annual membership £10. Visitors £2. More details Chairman on 01263 514399 Wild By Nature Forest school stay and play for ages 1 to 4 every Thursday term time at The Great Wood, Blickling 10am – 12noon £7 drop in, £3 siblings. For further info call 07900 783412/ 07941868613 email wildbynaturenorfolk@gmail.com or find us on Facebook Wild By Nature Norfolk North Norfolk Writers Group - we aim to bring together and support creative writers in the North Norfolk area. To promote further learning, mutual support and combat isolation among our members. We meet on the second and fourth Tuesday afternoon of the month at Merchants Place in Cromer. For further info email NorthNorfolkWritersGroup@gmail.com or leave contact info with Merchants Place. Supported by: CAN Connect.

Northrepps 'Poppyland' Branch of The Royal British Legion meets on the first Monday of each month, second if Bank Holiday, at The White Horse, Overstrand, 7pm for 7.15.pm no January, February or August meetings. We have a very full programme for this year, including social, welfare and involving ourselves in many local activities. Why not come along and join a Branch with a twenty first century approach. New members very welcome. Contact Lorna on 01263 579633 North Norfolk Guide Dog Support Forum meets 4 times a year at Merchants Place, Cromer - support group for all visually impaired in area and their families and friends. For more information please visit https://www.facebook.com/North-NorfolkGuide-Dog-Forum-511398032582731/?ref=bookmarks or contact Chris Waller Tel 07568 156766

Cromer Times Issue 585 13th March 2020

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING at 7pm on Wednesday 18 March at Cromer Parish Hall, chaired by Mayor of Cromer Cllr. Richard Leeds AGENDA 1. Welcome from Mayor of Cromer 2. Minutes of the Annual Town Meeting held on 13 March 2019 3. VE Day 75 – Find out how Cromer is commemorating the 75th anniversary of VE Day. 4. Questions from electors 5. Presentation of grants from New Year’s Day Fireworks event 6. Presentation of prizes from New Year’s Day Fireworks photo competition 7. Presentation of Cromer Honours Awards, Mayor’s Commendation & Youth Awards

8. Mayor to read the Roll of Honour from the Memory Book

We received a very warm welcome at The White Horse, Overstrand, our new meeting venue, for our very first meeting of 2020 on 2 March.

SHERINGHAM AND DISTRICT PHILATELIC SOCIETY

Mayor of Cromer, Cllr. Richard Leeds February 2020 “The Annual Town Meeting is not a council meeting. It is a meeting of the electorate of Cromer and Suffield Park and is usually hosted by the Mayor of Cromer. Representatives from Norfolk County Council, North Norfolk District Council, Cromer Town Council, the Police and any other authorities or organisations to which the town has close links are invited to attend. All electors are welcome to attend and raise questions in relation to the town. If you wish to ask a question, please could you clearly state your name and if possible, stand while speaking. A microphone will be provided so that all present can hear your question. If you would prefer that someone asks a question on your behalf, please speak to the Clerk or Deputy Clerk prior to the meeting. If your question cannot be answered on the night, please leave your details in order that we can contact you. For any further information please contact the Town Council Office Tel: 01263 512254 Email: clerk@cromer-tc.gov.

Northrepps 'Poppyland' Branch of The Royal British Legion

The meeting was very well attended and it was with great pleasure that we welcomed four new members. A 'huge thank you' goes out to everyone who supported our Table Top Sale on 29 February - the weather was far from kind to us, but we raised a total of £402.50.

The Society’s AGM took place on Monday 10 February and was well attended.

The committee were unanimously voted to continue their good work.

A discussion on the merits of holding meetings in the afternoons during the winter period were discussed but it was decided to continue with evening meetings throughout the year.

Our Branch Programme is now under way, and preparations are in hand for Armed Forces Day at Northrepps Village Hall and Recreation Field for 27 June. This promises to be a great event, so please look out for much more publicity as we approach this date. We will be supporting Northrepps Village VE Day celebrations along with many other village events. Speakers are being arranged from The Cinnamon Trust and Stand Easy a Charity which helps veterans suffering from PTSD and associated symptoms.

A sale of philatelic items, which had been passed on to the Society, followed the business side of things and resulted in a donation of £32.25 to an Alzheimer’s charity and another £32.25 to Club funds.

The next meeting will be on 9 March, at the usual venue of West Runton Church Hall, at 7.30pm. Jim Farrell, the Society’s secretary, will present ‘Pages from my Albums’. If you would be interested in coming to this meeting, or finding out more about becoming a member, please contact Jerry on 01263 579529 or Jim on 01263 721043

Our next Branch Meeting will be on Monday 6 April at Overstrand White Horse 1900hours for 1950hours - why not come along to a 21st century branch, meet members and see what we are all about, and join us. A warm welcome awaits. For further information contact Lorna on 01263 579633.

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‘Music for Springtime’, Angela Dugdale and friends (piano, clarinet and flute) on Saturday 4 April at 3pm All Saints Church Upper Sheringham Concert with Afternoon Tea to raise funds for the bell appeal. Tickets £10 from Sue Morton, 4 Linden Grove, Sheringham, NR26 8PD, 01263 826078 or suejmorton@gmail.com.

Table Top Sale at Weybourne Village Hall on Saturday 28 March 11am -2pm - entrance free and refreshments available. £8 for 6ft table. Email wvhmc1@gmail.com or phone 07707 489437

WHAT’S ON WHERE

Norfolk Wildlife Trust North Norfolk Group ‘Blakeney Point A Ranger’s Perspective’ - an illustrated talk by

Leighton Newman on Thursday 19 March at Cley Village Hall at 7.30pm. £2 members, £3 non-members including refreshments. No need to book, just come along. Meeting kindly sponsored by Cley Spy

High Street,NR27 9NZ. Speakers from Portugal and Poland

Cantilena Choir Spring Concert Sat 28 March 7pm Thursford St. Andrews Church NR21 0BN - £10 on door to include wine & canapés, In aid of St Andrews Church Building Fund

Cromer Society Recorded Music Evening on Wednesday 18 March Mostly Spring - an evening of words and music presented by Mike Green, Dave Millar, and other members of the Society at Suffield Park Bowls Club at 7pm

All Saints Church Beeston Regis are holding a general knowledge quiz and cream tea in the Church on Saturday 4 April starting at 2.30pm.

There will be homemade scones, Roddas cream and Tiptree jam and will be for teams of four people and cost £8 per person. Ten rounds of ten questions and three table rounds.

Any profits made will be for Church funds. The last quiz which was held

European Mission Fellowship Norfolk Conference on Saturday 21 March 10am – 12.30pm hosted

by Cromer Baptist Church at East Runton Methodist Church Building,

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two years ago was extremely popular and people had to be turned away on the day of the quiz so booking a table is essential. Martin Braybrook 01263 512342 to reserve a place

Spring Craft Fair Saturday 28th.

March 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. St. Andrew`s Methodist Church, Sheringham Stalls of quality hand crafted items, ideal for Easter gifts or treat yourself! including - Rhinestone pictures, Trinket boxes, Hallmarked silver jewellery, Quilted items, Cards, Bags, Ear-rings, Lighted bottled, knitted and sewn items and much more..... do come and browse around. Tea & Coffee served, and also Soup & Roll, Sausage sandwiches.

Mundesley Library offers a home for unwanted Lego

Mundesley Library has added a Lego Club to the range of activities it offers (meets on Saturday mornings at 10.15am). Although we have a lot of Lego we would love to have more - especially Lego people - to extend the range of models we can make.

Can you help? Do you have any Lego just gathering dust? Do you want to get rid of it?

If the answer is yes, Mundesley Library would love to have it. Please let us know by calling the library on 01263 720702. The Lego can be delivered to the library or we can collect it if necessary.

Good Friday 10 April 3pm - 5pm with an evening performance at 6.30pm at St Margaret’s Church, Thorpe Market, Church Road, NR11 8UA. Please come and join Cantamus Community Choir for this extremely popular, and free, Come & Sing event at Thorpe Market Church.

The church first began hosting this event in 1998 with a ‘scratch’ choir led by Ro Curtis. This was the beginning of a tradition that has continued to this day, as an open workshop event on Good Friday singing Sir John Stainer’s well-known ‘Crucifixion’, concluding with a performance in the evening.

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Call: Yvonne on 01263 824145 (N.A.T.D/I.D.T.A.) Beneficial exercise for brain & body

This year we are delighted to welcome the prolific composer Michael Finnissy as our musical director, who has only recently premiered his unique musical stage work across North Norfolk, to great acclaim, as part of CoMA - The Festival of Contemporary Music for All. The organ will be played by Geoffrey Hunter.

A light lunch of soup and cheese will be on offer by donation on the day. Please let us know if you would like this at the point of booking. Booking is essential, please email cantamussingers@gmail.com

Crane Fruehauf Reunion

Anyone that has had a connection with Crane Fruehauf will be most welcome to come and meet up at Rossis Sports Centre in North Walsham on Friday 3 April 7pm till late. The North Walsham factory was closed to production 20 years ago and to be able to keep these meetings going we need your attendance.

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Cromer Library News

Bounce and Rhyme every Friday 9.30am – 10am - please come along and join Chrystal for songs, rhymes and stories. These sessions are suitable for pre-school children. Stay and Play from 10am onwards refreshments available.

Knit and Natter Friday 10.30am – 12noon next date 20 March - do you enjoy knitting? Norfolk Knitters knit for charity. Items are sent to those in need in this country and other countries - all materials are supplied.

Cromer Library is a collection point for the Sheringham Community Wool Loft. They are pleased to receive any knitting related items.

Seated Exercise - fight off the Winter Blues, come along, have some fun and join our weekly Seated Exercise sessions Thursday 10.45am – 11.30am - this group is run in conjunction with North Norfolk District Council. Contact 01263 516305, wyn.nurse@north-norfolk.gov.uk Art and Craft Group Mondays 10.30am -12.30pm - come along and meet new people. Spend a relaxing morning being creative Bring along your own project or use the materials provided. No experience necessary. Refreshments available.

Poetry Group next meeting Thursday 26 March 2.30pm - come along and enjoy discussing poetry with other like-minded people.

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.

SPECIAL EVENTS 1-1 Computer Sessions - these are aimed at beginners. Next date Tuesday 31 March slots available from 10.45 am. Please contact the library to book a place, limited places available.

Shared Reading for Well Being 24 March 11am - shared reading is for everyone, from well-read to never-read, connecting people with great literature. Come along for a relaxed and friendly get together. Enjoy the experience of exploring, discussing and commenting on texts with our lovely volunteer. Refreshments available Contact the library for more details. No booking required, just come along.

Activity Zone – Monday 23rd March 4pm-5.30pm - are you 15+ and looking to improve your employment skills and keen on getting some qualifications then come along to these free sessions run by the Benjamin Foundation, no booking required for more information contact. beth.wade@benjaminfoundation.co.uk or call 07889 756973 REGULAR EVENTS Coffee, Tea, Chocolate and Biscuits available for £1. Come in and read the newspaper, we have the EDP, The Times & North Norfolk News. Borrow Magazines. We also have a large selection to download. Use our free WIFI and public PCs. Get all the latest news and ‘like’ us on Facebook: Cromer Library Follow us on Twitter @CromerLibrary DVDs, CDs available to borrow.

For more information or to book a place on any events, please call 01263512850 or email cromer.lib@norfolk.gov.uk. Cromer Library, Prince of Wales Road, Cromer, NR27 9HS

Shut Up and Write Mondays 1.45pm for 2pm creative writing group.

Hosted by writers for writers, 1 hour of quiet writing. Time to chat before and after. Refreshments available.

Just a Cuppa each Friday at 2pm - fancy a chat? Come along to ‘Just a Cuppa’ and see who else is about. Our Friendly volunteer will be delighted to see you. Free refreshments.

North Norfolk Association for the Blind Monday 6 April from 10.30am to 1pm – a signposting session. No booking required.

Cromer Visually Impaired Book Group now meeting on the third Tuesday of each month at 2pm next date Tuesday 17 March - if you are visually impaired come and join a small, friendly reading group run by the North Norfolk Association for the Blind.

Open Library (unstaffed) Staffed Hours Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8am-10.30am 10.30am-7pm Wednesday 8am-7pm unstaffed Saturday 8am-12pm 12pm-4pm Sunday 10am-4pm unstaffed During an Open library session you can borrow stock, use Computers, Wi-Fi, photocopier and print. Please note, you will be unable to borrow DVDs and Music CDs. Photo Credit: Bob Sweet

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Cromer Times Issue 585 13th March 2020

Work Starts on Electric Charge points in public car parks Project aims to make Electric Vehicles accessible

North Norfolk District Council has commenced the installation of Electric Vehicle Charge Points (EVCPs) in six public car parks across the District following the confirmation of grant funding from the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV). The £200,000 project will be funded jointly by the Council and OLEV and will futureproof car parks in local towns as electric vehicle numbers rise.

What’s On...

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Opera Screening

Tuesday March 17th

This live screening of Beethoven’s only opera is a masterpiece, an uplifting story of risk and triumph In this new production, conducted by Antonio Pappano.

Featuring Jonas Kaufmann & Lise Davidsen.

An Evening with John Tams and Barry Coope Saturday March 21st

John Tams has been described

by Mojo as ‘one of the ultimate British songwriters’. Barry Coope has a long history in the folk music scene. Barry is a great keyboard player, and master of harmonious singing.

The Canada Boys

Friday March 27th March

Back again by popular demand and with its original cast Rob John’s muchloved play sets off on its third regional tour. Set in 1912, The Canada Boys is based on the true story of a group of workers at J & J Colman. The Canada Boys is a play about ambition, love, duty, family and mustard?

Guys and Dolls

Tues 7th to Sat 11th April at 7.30pm each evening 2.30 pm Matinee Sat only.

Presented by the Sheringham Youth Group Can high roller Sky Masterson get the virtuous Sarah Brown out on a date?

Will Hot Box dancer Adelaide finally convince Nathan Detroit to marry her after a 14-year engagement?

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OLEV is a Cross-Government team which aims to promote the use of electric vehicles. The grant funding helps councils to provide the infrastructure necessary to facilitate their introduction.

NNDC proposes to install EVCPs in Council owned car parks in Sheringham, Cromer, Holt, Fakenham, Wells and North Walsham. The EVCs use ‘GeniePoint’, a web-based system for managing vehicle charging; the website allows customers to top up credit and sends a text message when charging is complete.

The project aims to help meet the expected rise in demand for electric vehicles from around 250,000 currently to 6 million on the road by 2030. It has been identified that most Electric Vehicle users will charge their vehicles at home. By installing these facilities in areas where many nearby properties do not have their own off-street parking, the Council aims to provide charging points and make Electric Vehicles more accessible to both residents and visitors.

Cllr Sarah Bütikofer, Leader of North Norfolk District Council, said “We are delighted to bring forward this new initiative which will see 34 Electric Vehicle Charge points introduced to our car parks across the District. This is just the first step on the Council’s path towards delivering our new ‘greener’ agenda. Whilst we are working to reduce our own Carbon footprints we want to help residents and visitors to play their part too.”

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Overstrand Evening WI

Members arrived to find a well-behaved male called Baxter, sniffing us out.

At six years of age, this Golden Labrador was a charming ambassador for The Snetterton Dogs Trust and had come along with his owner Paige Pope. We were soon given an enlightening romp through a multitude of fascinating facts and figures.

Founded in 1891 and then called The Canine Defence League, this institution campaigned for better dog welfare.

By the outbreak of the Second World war, it had become well established and had several clinics up and running.

In 1910, a dog license cost seven shilling and six pence, thirty seven and a half pence today.

Surplus hair gleaned from grooming long haired dogs was to become part of the war effort, when it was washed, carded and spun, to be used to be knitted into socks, gloves and scarves for grateful soldiers. The ethos was never to put a healthy dog down, but rather to find them suitable new homes and new lives, with good, ongoing support for new owners. For a variety of reasons, dogs come into their care and we learned that the average stay was 4 – 6 weeks. These lucky dogs are extremely well catered for by over 60 volunteers at the centre near Attleborough. This comprises glass fronted kennels flanking a wide thoroughfare set at an angle. This has been found to be less stressful for the dogs, as they can see who’s coming and as a result, are less snappy. The centre also has underfloor heating, sandpits and a 5 acre field with a copse for the inmates to enjoy.

This worthy registered charity now has over 20 rehoming centres and relies entirely on donations. A fun day last May raised an astonishing £17,000. Most felt sorry to see Baxter and Paige leave, with just the business part of the meeting remaining. It seems likely that we shall become an afternoon institute in Autumn which may help boost our numbers.

Our scrapbooks have been located but would benefit from some more photos of our special events from 2018 onwards.

Arrangements were made for our support of VE Day celebrations to be held on the sports field on Sunday May 10th before the meeting closed.

Our next meeting is on Wednesday 18 March in the Parish Hall, The Londs, Overstrand.

Cromer Times Issue 585 13th March 2020

A guide to minimally invasive facial cosmetic procedures Turn back time and see visible results. The time machine procedures.

Non surgical procedures provide impressive, natural looking results and have a beneficial effect on skin health. However if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re already at a stage where the effects of ageing, sun-exposure or smoking has taken a toll then your only option may be to go under the knife. We offer gentle minimally invasive surgical procedure.

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Neck lift. Here a tiny incision is made in the chin crease and underlying neck muscles are tightened. This can also be combined with neck liposuction or mini-facelift surgery.

Fat transfer. Also known as 3D facelift is gentle fat removal from body.

The fat cells are then injected into the face. It provides a natural looking facelift and improves skin quality.

Laser facelift. This is a procedure to provide a tighter jawline and upper neck. A laser fibre is used to heat the under-layers of the skin and shrink the soft tissue allowing the skin to gently firm and lift up.

Ear lobe surgery. This is carried out to repair torn or stretched earlobes and also to reduce enlarged or elongated earlobes to provide natural contours.

Laser liposuction is the best option to get rid of double chin and excess fat in areas of chin, cheeks, neck and jowls. Again there is no knife involved and it is a minimally invasive procedure.

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Minimally invasive facial cosmetic surgery may involve small incision mini brow lift, laser blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery. A lip lift is a small procedure that provides profound results or indeed a mini facelift carried out under local anaesthesia to remove excess facial and neck skin and tighten the underlying muscle layer to provide long lasting results.

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Cromer Times Issue 585 13th March 2020

Contesting a Will

by Gerald Bloye, Chartered Legal Executive, Hayes + Storr

A family member, close friend, or loved one passes away and you find what you believe to be a clear error with their last Will in that it does not reflect the true intentions of the person making the Will.

What can you do about it?

The starting point is that the law respects the wishes of the person who has died (“the testator”), even if the last Will did not accord with what family and friends were expecting.

However if you suspect that the deceased’s real wishes have not been followed, or that the Will has not been made correctly, the Will may be invalid and you could mount a legal challenge.

The grounds for contesting a Will include: • Lack of testamentary capacity: this means that the testator making the Will was not of sound mind when the Will was created and signed. The testator must understand the full content of their estate and understand who they are choosing to include and exclude.

• Forgery and fraud: a Will may be contested if there are valid grounds to suggest that it has been forged in some way.

• Undue influence or coercion: there may be a claim if the evidence suggests that the testator had been coerced by other persons into including in their Will provisions that they would not otherwise have included.

• Failure to duly execute the Will: the rules for executing a Will are strict. The testator must sign their Will in the presence of at least two witnesses who are present at the time of signing. The witnesses must confirm that they have seen the Will signed by the testator.

If there is evidence to suggest otherwise then the Will may be rendered invalid due to lack of due execution.

• The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act 1975: a claim can be made by a person such as a spouse, partner or child for whom adequate provision should have been made in the Will and was not.

Contesting a Will can be a complex process and expensive in terms of legal costs. It is important that you act as quickly as possible when deciding to contest a Will as stringent time limits may apply. In some cases, your solicitor may advise you to lodge a “caveat” which means that an official Grant of Probate cannot be issued and the estate, therefore, will not be distributed without your notification.

If you have reason to believe a Will is invalid and would like to obtain legal advice please contact Hayes + Storr on 01553 778900 or email law@hayes-storr.com.

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Listen to the howling wind, Listen to the rain.

Listen to arthritic trees Creak as if in pain.

This is Nature’s tantrum, Which roils o’er vale and hill, With angry clouds so full of rain That rivers overspill.

Floods wreak havoc everywhere, Ruining peoples’ lives.

Where can wildlife hide from storms?

How do birds survive?

So much damage done to those Caught up in such a storm, All we can do is hope, once past, Calm weather will return.

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Meat Free Magic

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing like home cooking, and when you eat that way habitually, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very hard to then eat highly processed food. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a myth that cooking from scratch means hours in the kitchen, shopping every day for fresh food, and surely, we are all far too busy to do that? But it is a mythâ&#x20AC;Śgetting a good stock of easy recipes under your belt is what you should aim for, to enable you to be able to whip up nutritious, wholesome dishes without too much time or prep. This one is great, as it uses ingredients that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re either likely to have around anyway, like onions, garlic, celery and leeks, plus good store cupboard staples such as stock cubes, tinned lentils, tomato puree and marmite. Mushrooms are highly nutritious and very cheap. And donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t underestimate good old Bisto gravy granules (there are some processed foods that are worth having on the shelf) â&#x20AC;Ś thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a reason theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been around as long as they have! I use the Favourite flavour in the red round container, as they are vegetarian friendly and have the nicest taste, easily adding a wonderful layer of flavour to many dishes.

Miso is another product that I never allow myself to run out ofâ&#x20AC;Śitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a fermented food that is great for your gut health, and an absolute hero of flavour, imparting a wonderful umami depth to stews, casseroles and soups. It is easily obtainable in all good health food shops. All in all, this is a definite winner of a recipe â&#x20AC;&#x201C; high veg and protein, low cost and easy to make. Make ahead of time and pop in the oven when you get home from work for a delicious, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;meatyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and nutritious home cooked end to your day.

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THIS ISSUE’S PUZZLES

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SUDOKU Fill all empty squares so that the numbers 1 to 9 appear once in each row, column and 3 x 3 box.

The numbers in the four yellow boxes are the ones needed as the answer that will be published in the next issue.

All the letters in our grids below have fallen out and mixed themselves up, although they are still in their original columns. Can you put them back in their rightful place to reveal a QUOTATION and the NAME of the person who said it.

Inkeeping with the Norfolk theme of the last issue, this week’s wordsearch theme is ‘Norfolk Beaches’. How many can you name?

Between FOUR and TWELVE letters. One or two words. There are eighteen entries in this issue’s CHRONICLE WORDSEARCH. How many can you find?

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Using all FIVE arithmetical signs, + + - x ÷, fill in the spaces to make the equation true, as if they were being entered into a calculator.

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The FOUR YELLOW SQUARES in the SUDOKU were 8 7 3 8 The FALLEN PUZZLE answers were: SOUL MEETS SOUL ON LOVERS' LIPS. PERCY BYSSHE SHELLEY and INVENTION, IT MUST BE HUMBLY ADMITTED, DOES NOT CONSIST IN CREATING OUT OF VOID, BUT OUT OF

CHAOS. MARY SHELLEY

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North Walsham and District Branch of Cats Protection

When coming to view a cat Stephanie always gives people plenty of time to decide whether they would like to offer it a home. If they do decide this is not the cat for them, she asks them to please let her know as we often have other people waiting to view the cat and it could lose the opportunity of a new home if they do not do this. Similarly, when we have a space for a cat to come in and she calls to advise that we can now take their cat, could they please let her know if it has already been re-homed. Again, there will be other people on our waiting list who desperately need to get their cat into care. Politeness and good manners cost nothing.

Before our branch was set up both Stephanie and I volunteered for the Dereham Branch, initially at the home of Mrs Howard in Gressenhall, and then at the Adoption Centre in Longham. Mrs Howard was quite a character and many older people who have had cats from us over the years still remember her. One very good piece of advice she gave us was to never take in more cats than you can afford to look after properly and always have enough funds to pay for the unexpected bills that can occur.

When our branch was set up, we were given a small amount of money, plus three cat pens, and were advised to start fund raising before the pens and cats arrived. The bases for the pens and cost of installing electricity had to be paid for by us so this was very sound advice and, having listened to Mrs Howard, we started fund raising straight away and have always had sufficient money to ensure the cats have all they need while in our care, We have continued to do so as the branch has grown and we have never had to worry where the money for the cat food and next veterinary bill would be coming from. We have also, as a result of money being left to the branch, been able to help cat owners on low income and people looking after feral colonies with neutering costs.

By following Mrs Howard’s advice we know that our cats will always receive the very best care while with us.

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

If you are looking for a cat or kitten (or have any other queries) please give Stephanie a call on 01692 535858. 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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Stress free cats (and vets!)

Any one who has ever owned a cat will recognise how particular they can be with their likes and dislikes and the challenges this

often poses in caring for them.

Here at Toll Barn Vets we have always known how important specialised care is to all our patients including even the most mischievous of cats!

We are extremely proud to have been awarded Gold Standard Feline Friendly Practice status for the 4th consecutive year by the International Society for Feline Medicine, a leading authority on feline care. We are delighted to be one of only 4 practices within the entire of Norfolk to achieve this award.

How does this help reduce stress for your cat?

Being recognised as a Gold Standard Feline Friendly practice means we have been inspected and have demonstrated our high standard of care for cats. This includes having a separate waiting area complete with calming pheromone diffusers for worried cats with special areas to raise and cover cat baskets to help minimise stress. The hospital ward is a “cat only” area to prevent any stress caused by being able to see dogs and also has pheromone diffusers and large insulated kennels complete with hiding holes and varieties of food to keep cats comfortable during their stay.

Our equipment and facilities for investigating disease and performing surgical procedures including techniques such as blood pressure monitoring, tonometry (measuring intraocular pressure), X-rays including dental x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, CT scanner and in house laboratory have been rated at the highest level which means we can diagnose and treat cats quickly thus reducing the length of their stay with us.

Registered Veterinary Nurse Lorna Debbage is Toll Barn Vets Cat Advocate and has some top tips for bringing your cat to the vets.

Cats are independent and territorial animals. They dislike change and need to feel in control of their surroundings to feel secure.

Cat Nema This can make a trip to the vets extremely stressful for the cat and it is important to make visits as stress free as possible. The first step is to make the carrier a positive experience. Encourage your cat to sleep and eat in or near it. Don’t just use it for vet visits as the carrier then becomes associated with a negative experience. Use bedding that smells of home and cover the carrier with a towel or blanket. Pheromone sprays can also be used to reduce stress.

Once at the practice ensure the carrier is still covered and avoid placing it on the floor. Cat friendly practices should have raised stands designed for carriers. If the waiting room is busy or there is no separate cat waiting area it can be helpful to leave your cat in the car until the vet is ready to see you. It is important to give reassurance to your cat and take things slowly, a less stressful visit for your cat will also be a less stressful visit for yourself!

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In honour of our recent award (and our love of feline patients) we are offering free of charge healthchecks with our qualified veterinary nurses for all our feline patients so that we can spot any signs of disease early and offer the best possible chance of successful treatment.

The Splash swimming pool in Sheringham will remain closed in the coming weeks as repair work is undertaken to damage caused by high winds.

Following a survey of the building, remedial work will also be carried out to ensure users can continue to enjoy Splash until Sheringham’s new pool opens in 2021.

Sarah Bütikofer, Leader of North Norfolk District Council, said “We apologise for the inconvenience this prolonged closure may cause to families and regular users of the swimming pool but our priority has to be the safety of the public and our staff.

“This is a building which is coming to the end of its life and is displaying many of the problems associated with ageing infrastructure. Whilst we want to keep it open as we build the new leisure centre, we must ensure it is safe and able to withstand all weathers including high winds.

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Holt Festival invites entries for the Sir John Hurt Art Prize and of Norwich University of the Arts and a judge of Sworders Art Prize 2020 competitions the Holt Festival Sir John Hurt Art Prize and Holt Festival has announced that this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sir John Hurt Art Prize and Sworders Art Prize competitions are now open for entries.

Established in 2012, the Holt Festival Sir John Hurt Art Prize is one of East of Englandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top art prizes and attracts a wide range of entries from artists across the UK. In addition to a cash prize of ÂŁ1,750, the winning work of art will be exhibited at the prestigious Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts in Norwich, Norfolk.

Now in its second year, the Holt Festival Sworders Art Prize is specifically aimed at younger artists aged between 16 and 23 years inclusive. Together with a cash prize of ÂŁ750, the winning artist will be offered a commission free exhibition at The Gallery, a contemporary art space in Holt, Norfolk.

James Glennie, Holt Festival Fine Art Director, explained â&#x20AC;&#x153;Submissions must be suitable for wall-hanging and can comprise various art

forms including painting, drawing, photography, textiles, printmaking, mosaic, sculpture, collage etc.â&#x20AC;?

Glennie added â&#x20AC;&#x153;Entries for both competitions close at midnight on Sunday 14 June 2020.

Approximately 30 works of art will subsequently be shortlisted, and the winner announced at a private view of the Exhibition of Shortlisted Works on the evening of Sunday 26 July 2020 at The Auden Theatre in Holt. The Exhibition of Shortlisted Works will then run until Saturday 1 August 2020.â&#x20AC;?

Entries for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sir John Hurt Art Prize will be judged by art and architectural historian, Nichola Johnson; curator and publisher, David Case; and award-winning artist, Susan Gunn.

And the Sworders Art Prize entries will be judged by Susan Gunn and publisher and gallery owner, Adrian Hill.

Professor John Last OBE, Vice-Chancellor

Free tickets available for Holt Festival Sunday 26 July â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturday 1 August

Did you know that Holt Festival Friends receive free and discounted tickets, priority booking and invitations to a variety of private, special events?

Festival Friends are enthusiasts and devotees who each year between them have the potential to make extraordinary things happen. And the more Friends there are, the more remarkable Holt Festival becomes.

Sworders Art Prize 2019, said â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Sir John Hurt Art Prize is now a major award and exhibition for artists in the East of England and beyond and the Sworders Art Prize for young artists is an excellent addition to the main prize.

As one of the judges of both awards last year, I was impressed by the range and standard of entries which are increasing in number and quality each year. I look forward to seeing the 2020 exhibition.â&#x20AC;?

Bringing together the best in fine art, music, theatre, and the spoken word, Holt Festival is a fabulous celebration of the arts and this year takes place from Sunday 26 July until Saturday 1 August 2020.

For more information on Holt Festival and the Sir John Hurt Art Prize and Sworders Art Prize 2020 competitions, including details on how to submit entries, please visit www.holtfestival.org.

events. The Festival Friends scheme has been running successfully for many years and, for a relatively affordable subscription, you too can become a Festival Friend. As well as the benefits that the scheme offers, you can enjoy a sense of involvement and have the satisfaction of knowing that you are one of the people bringing joy to the lives of others by helping to fund one of the most anticipated summer events in North Norfolk.â&#x20AC;?

Now in its 12th year, Holt Festival is a fabulous celebration of the arts and features an eclectic mix of international music, drama, comedy, visual art, street theatre, workshops and more.

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Steampunk charity ball comes to Norfolk in June

Celebrate 20 years of saving lives with East Anglian Air Ambulance and attend the Norfolk Show Ball on Friday 26 June at the Norfolk Showground.

Join East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) for an amazing evening of fine food and entertainment to mark the charity’s 20th anniversary. The event will celebrate the incredible community which has made 20 years of saving lives across East Anglia possible.

Inspired by the 19th-century industrial era, the ball theme is ‘Magnificent Men and Women and their flying machines’, encouraging guests to get creative with the dress code and add a steampunk twist to the normal black tie.

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This exclusive event will offer guests the opportunity to be amongst the first to hear how the charity has evolved over the past 20 years and its future plans, as it gets closer to launching a 24/7 service by helicopter from Norwich. Tickets will include a drinks reception on the lawn, followed by a four-course dinner alongside charity staff, crew and supporters.

Phillipa Levy, Special Events Fundraiser, said “It’s a huge honour for the charity to have been selected as the beneficiary of the Norfolk Show Ball this year. Not only does the event help us to celebrate our 20th anniversary, but it also allows us to say thank you to the supporters

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We are especially grateful to our headline sponsor, Norwich Accountancy Services, for their generous support towards the event. We hope to welcome guests from across the whole EAAA community which will help us to make it a really special occasion.”

Tickets cost £75 per person. Table bookings are also available for groups of 8 - 12 people.

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Bring It On Burgh, a 5km mixed-terrain route, will start in beautiful parkland which has never before been open to the public. Runners will pass through a picturesque unspoilt water meadow set against the backdrop of the River Bure, and past a stunning English Heritage monument.

The event in Burgh-next-Aylsham is the brainchild of Susie Anderson, the daughter of the landowner, who was inspired to organise the fundraiser after two people close to her were diagnosed with cancer.

Dedicated to raising funds for Cancer Research UK, the run will finish in a specially set-up ‘village’ with live music, artisan food and drink, holistic treatments and a ‘Tree of Hope’ and remembrance. The bands booked are DGAS women’s acoustic African drumming group, Polymer 5, BroadBeat Choir and Spangle Pans.

“Cancer touches all of our lives in some form, be it personally, family member, friend or colleague,” says Susie. “My initial reaction when I found out that my cousin and best friend had both been diagnosed with cancer was that of shock and helplessness, but I got the seeds of an idea to try and put on an event to raise some money for Cancer Research UK and I love running, so I put the two together and it gathered pace from there.”

The event on Saturday 20 June, at Wood Lane, Burgh-Next-Aylsham, has already attracted support from local companies such as Barnwell Print and Quotatis Ltd, and tickets are on sale for £15 on the Bring It On Burgh website . The organisers are also seeking non-runner volunteers to marshal on the day.

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Norwich’s Phoenix Male Voice Choir will be 10 years old in 2020 and their singing men are bringing a programme of seasonal and choral favourites to Aylsham in April when they hold the first concert of their 10th Anniversary Year in the Parish Church.

Phoenix’s Singing Men ready to Spring into Song for Aylsham

Sarah Grimes has been Phoenix’s Musical Director for all of its 10 years and takes to the rostrum as usual for this concert.

Phoenix’s singing members selected the songs for the choir’s six concerts in 2020, having nominated their favourites to feature during the anniversary year. Their springtime choice for the Aylsham concert features a varied list taken from the screen and stage, well-known popular classics, Easter songs and spirituals, and songs from various parts of the world.

The choir, which follows the tradition of four-part male choral harmony and has more than 30 men in its singing ranks, will be Following the dark days of springing into song on Saturday Winter, they can’t spring into 18 April at 7.30pm in St Michael song quickly enough and are and All Saints Church. Tickets looking forward eagerly to their cost £8 and are available in Aylsham concert ! advance from J.B. Postle in Further information Aylsham Market Place, online about Norwich’s Phoenix at www.ticketsource.co.uk/ Male Voice Choir is available phoenix-male-voice-choir, on its website at and will be available at the Norwich’s Phoenix Male Voice Choir with Musical Director Sarah Grimes www.NorwichPhoenixMVC.org door from 7.00pm. Additionally, (mid-centre) and Accompanist Jason Lambert (back row, left), pictured including its other concert Norwich music retailers St at their Norwich Mile Cross rehearsal base (photograph: Norwich Phoenix events in their 10th Anniversary George’s Music Shop (telephone Male Voice Choir) Year, and details of their No 01603 626414) offers a city Obligation Open Rehearsals in centre box office facility in store, by Accompanying the evening’s songs from the May 2020 for men interested in singing with telephone and by post for all of Phoenix’s piano will be Jason Lambert, who will also the Choir. concerts. contribute a solo piece to the programme.

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Qualifications A to T: North Norfolk’s local businesses invited to learn The first T Level courses will begin in September more about Apprenticeships and T Levels 2020, and are available in the following fields:

North Norfolk District Council will hold a free T Level seminar ahead of the introduction of the new technical qualifications.

North Norfolk District Council (NNDC) is organising a free information event specifically for local businesses to introduce them to the new T Level technical qualification. There will also be information about the latest developments in apprenticeships, including funding.

The event is intended to help local businesses learn how they can benefit from industry placements and the range of support available to help recruit, train and upskill their workforce. It will host key speakers from local training providers, including Laura McLean, the T Level Coordinator at Norwich City

College and Alison Ward, the newly appointed New Anglia LEP Apprenticeship Levy Coordinator. There will be time for networking with local training providers including UTCN, the College of West Anglia, Nova Training and Poultec, with the opportunity to meet an advisor from the New Anglia Growth Hub to learn about funding to develop business.

T Levels are a new qualification designed to progress from GCSEs and will be equivalent to 3 A levels.

The two-year courses have been developed with employers and businesses so that the content meets the needs of industry and prepares students for work. Students will be involved in a mixture of classroom learning and over 300 hours of ‘on-the-job’ experience in order to acquire the skills necessary for them to enter their chosen field of industry.

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Cllr. Richard Kershaw, Portfolio holder for Economic Development and Employment said “The new T level qualification is designed to provide technical educational training relevant to the needs of business and industry. I believe this gives students a very sound platform to approach the world of work and will benefit businesses and students alike.

I urge businesses to attend to find out more.”

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FORMER PACHA AND MINISTRY OF SOUND RESIDENT DJ JOINS will be taken on a magical rollercoaster ride of dance music’s rich THE CLASSIC IBIZA PARTY play-list. Expect tracks from the likes of Orbital, Moby and Paul van New ‘chill-out DJ set’ performed by Jose Luis adds an extra hour to the programme at Blickling on 8 August

This summer’s Classic Ibiza will start with a new ‘chill-out DJ set’ performed by Jose Luis, a Caracas-born DJ who has been resident at some of the world’s biggest clubs, including Pacha Ibiza and Ministry of Sound London. The new set will add an extra hour to the programme, allowing the Blickling audience to enjoy the whole Classic Ibiza experience for even longer.

Bringing a mix of old-school house with a Latin flavour, Jose Luis will transport the crowd to one of the White Isle’s iconic chill-out bars, where they can relax and listen to ambient tunes, while enjoying their picnics and drinks in the idyllic outdoor setting of the Blickling estate.

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Council proposes more efficient alternative to plans for offshore wind developments would cause intrusive and wind connections in to National Grid avoidable impacts on the District. The letter, North Norfolk District Council is seeking to defend residents’ concerns over intrusive infrastructure works and their impact on the local environment associated with connecting offshore wind generated electricity in to the National Grid North Norfolk District Council, working in partnership with East Suffolk Council, have taken the initiative to express concerns about the impact of proposed onshore National Grid cable connections and wider implications for the District in a letter addressed to the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Under proposed plans, the North Norfolk and East Suffolk local authority areas will see approximately 40% of the UK’s offshore wind generation pass through their districts, having achieved landfall in their districts and then connecting with National Grid infrastructure

via onshore cable connections.

North Norfolk District Council has positively embraced offshore wind developments in the North Sea, welcoming the move towards increasing generating capacity in renewable energy and recognising the vital national importance of moving towards a zero-carbon economy by 2050 - having been the first council in Norfolk to declare a Climate Emergency, coupled with the positive implementation of a Green Agenda, environmental plans and renewable energy alternatives being at the forefront of future plans for north Norfolk.

However, the Council shares the concerns of local residents, tourism and agricultural businesses that the number of cable corridors and grid related infrastructures now being proposed by offshore

Art Exhibition by Samuel Thomas

penned to the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Energy, proposes that the Government explore the development of an Offshore Ring Main, to minimise the construction impacts on the coastal region in the short term and to rationalise grid connections for greater efficiency in the long term. An Offshore Ring Main would connect to the National Grid through one single cable connection, potentially saving the North Norfolk countryside from widespread infrastructure works delivered over many years.

Leader of the Council, Cllr. Sarah Bütikofer said “We are the guardians of this beautiful area, and we have an important role to play in balancing the needs of addressing the immediate climate threat, with protecting the North Norfolk countryside and community. We need to find smarter ways of working together for the benefit of all’’

At this exhibition you will see the five new original paintings inspired by views of the city alongside the artist’s wider collection of limited edition prints. The artist captures the spirit and soul of many Norfolk landscapes in his colourful paintings that radiate with beauty, charm and optimism.

The exhibition opens on 28 March – 20 April at The Giggly Goat at 20 Lower Goat Lane in Norwich to celebrate the 6th anniversary of the shop alongside the artist’s return to Norfolk.

The Norfolk-born artist Samuel Thomas explains further ‘I paint in a way that feeds the soul, I want to capture that feeling of elation and joy that makes us all feel alive. My painting style is diverse with elements of pop art alongside a nod toward the 1920 ‘come to the seaside’ rail posters whereas some of my artworks are textural and more in touch with reality, this makes the artworks contemporary yet timeless. I paint with one thing in mind and that is to wake people up to the realisation that….. ‘There is so much joy and freedom in our lives – sometimes we just need reminding of it’.

Feel uplifted at this vibrant exhibition titled ‘Norwich Spectrum’ where five new Norwich themed paintings will be unveiled. Samuel Thomas’ work is celebrated and collected nationally and internationally; and he makes his exciting return to Norfolk after being away for 3 years.

If you want to feel uplifted then come along - where you can meet the artist at the gallery on each Saturday during the exhibition.

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At this time of the year, rhubarb is beginning to come into season, whether it is from the forcing houses of the growing triangle in Yorkshire or your garden. This vegetable has become much more popular and is very versatile. It originates from China and was named as it grew on the banks of the Volga River in Russia.

Stomach, liver and lung disorders, venereal disease and snake bites have all been treated with rhubarb, whose earliest recorded use, as powdered roots, date back to 2,700 BC. Despite its purgative, detoxifying qualities, rhubarb hasn’t always been eaten with such relish as it is today.

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Rhubarb seeds first arrived in Europe in the 16th Century, when it had medicinal, rather than culinary value, a situation that lasted until the 18th Century, when its use as drug declined.

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NORTH LODGE, OVERSTRAND ROAD, CROMER, NR27 0AH Telephone 01263 512254 www.cromer-tc.gov.uk or use QR code opposite Twitter @north_lodge Facebook @CromerTown Council

Contacts: Julie Chance PSLCC, Town Clerk clerk@cromer-tc.gov.uk Janet Warner PSLCC, Deputy Clerk deputy@cromer-tc.gov.uk The Clerk and Deputy Clerk are often in meetings so it is recommended that you telephone or email to make an appointment before visiting the offices.

Town Council and Committee Meetings: The full schedule of meeting dates for 2020 can be found on the Town Council website and noticeboards. A leaflet containing the schedule of meetings is available from the Town Council Office.

Members of the public are welcome at all meetings, which are held at North Lodge unless stated otherwise. Agendas and minutes of meetings are available from the Town Council website.

CEREMONIES AT NORTH LODGE We are currently receiving lots of booking for ceremonies for 2020 & 2021. Ceremonies can be held in our newly decorated chamber or in the clifftop garden. Further information can be found on the Town Council website and our facebook page @WeddingsinCromer .

We can also host Renewal of Vows and Naming Ceremonies. If you would like to visit our venue please give us a call to arrange an appointment.

CROMER CEMETERY Regular inspections are on-going and any unauthorised items will be removed and securely stored to await collection. The next inspection will take place shortly. Please be reminded that breakable items and those which emit light, sound or movement are not permitted in the cemetery. Full rules and regulations are displayed on the Town Council website and are available on request from the Town Council Office. If anyone has any questions please contact the Deputy Town Clerk.

CROMER POOR LANDS TRUST Cromer Poor Lands Trust has set up a scheme to assist Cromer residents who are in need, hardship or distress, to purchase a new electrical item, school uniform, a bicycle, tank of heating oil etc.

The West Norwich Credit Union will offer the applicant a low-cost loan of up to £500 to cover the purchase price with a repayment term to suit the applicant. If the application is approved, once half the loan has been paid off, Cromer Poor Lands Trust will step in and pay the remaining balance. For more information Contact Cromer Poor

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VE DAY 75 Arrangements are underway for the celebrations and commemorations of VE Day 75 which will take place on 8th, 9th & 10th May 2020. The full programme of events will be released nearer the time but in the meantime we are taking orders for commemorative ceramic poppies which are being handmade by volunteers and will form part of an art installation over the weekend before being available for collection by the purchasers. Please contact the Town Clerk for an order form.

We would also like to invite any local WW2 veterans to an afternoon tea on Saturday 09 May 2020. Please contact the Town Clerk for further information.

Please could the families of any of the WW2 serviceman named on Cromer War Memorial and the families of those killed in the bombing raids on our town during WW2 please contact the Town Clerk for information of a commemorative event.

MENTAL HEALTH PROVISION Cromer residents can find out more about the range of mental health support activities available locally by visiting Merchants’ Place, the Community Resource and Learning Centre. Anyone starting up a local support group or other activity related to helping people’s mental health is encouraged to contact Rachel Sidell, the Manager, on 01263 519454.

Rachel will offer to publicise this activity to a wider audience by placing it on the newly revised and expanded Norfolk Community Directory operated by Norfolk County Council (communitydirectory.norfolk.gov.uk).

“In order to help vulnerable people in the community we need to know what provision there is locally. I am aware that there are numerous support groups, peer support groups and social groups that all have a different focus in the locality. Our aim is to build a knowledge base to enable us to enable people to access support swiftly”, (info@merchantsplace.co.uk).

COMMUNITY OPEN DAY Application forms are available for local organisations and charities who wish to book a stand at the Community Open Day which will be held in North Lodge Park on Saturday 11 July. Please contact the Deputy Town Clerk for a booking form.

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

Bean Baker Band come to Cromer!

Saturday 11th April | 7.30 – 10.00pm Parish Church

Bean Baker Band are a group of friends and musicians who have been playing and touring together since 2012. They embrace the weird and wonderful world of gigs from small café style events to playing at Latitude

Wherever they are their heart remains the same... to be authentic, to carry joy and to meet people where they are at The band are an ordinary bunch of people who get to walk with an extraordinary God Come and hear their unique style of music and be inspired by their journey of faith

Free entry with a suggested donation of £5pp

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Cromer Marrams Bowls Club News from the Club House ...

The short mat league season in the clubhouse is getting more exciting with Bob A still leading on 63 points. But others are closing the gap with Keith P on 56, leading lady, Janice A on 52 points, Tony B 51, James P 49 and John H 48. The cup competition has seen victories in the 1st round for Edna B and James P.

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The start of the season, 18 April, is getting closer, so there is a game for you, evening, afternoon and weekend, competitive, friendly competitive(!) or social. Don’t worry what standard you are, if you are enthusiastic, we can accommodate you. Subscriptions for the year have been held again at £65 for the 20+ weeks of the season. Just over £3 a week to play in all the arranged games and club competitions plus roll-ups 7 days a week, 10am to 12noon, 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm. Most equipment can be provided so you don’t have to incur further costs. Worth it just for the company!

Social membership is only £15. Looking forward to hearing from you!

then members and newly interested ladies and gentlemen of all ages are very welcome to enjoy our clubhouse facilities on the Runton Road. We meet for a short mat bowls session every Wednesday afternoon at 1.45pm and meet every Friday evening from 7pm.

Sadly, in the last few weeks, we have lost two of our long serving lady members. Dorothy Baker and Hazel Bullimore’s dedication to the Club will be missed. We send our thoughts and condolences to their families.

Details of fixtures, results, history, honours, and club news/photos can be accessed at cromermarramsbowlsclub.com or more details from Neil 01263 513901.

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Over 100 people have taken the opportunity to Get into Golf at the Links Golf Club in West Runton since 2013.

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The Get into Golf programme, which is supported by England Golf, has proven to be a great way to try golf in a fun and friendly environment.

While studies have shown that golf can provide great health benefits with a golfer walking as much as 7 miles in a full round. Likewise, the challenge of the game and social element has been proven to increase mental wellbeing.

Happy House Warming for Norfolk Homes Help for Norfolk residents to keep warm this winter

Broadland District Council, working in partnership with Norfolk Councils, is offering central heating system grants or advice for anyone struggling to heat their home in Norfolk. Fuel poor households without central heating could be eligible for help with bills or the installation of first-time central heating. Norfolk residents are encouraged to contact Norfolk Warm Homes on 01603 430103to find out if they qualify.

Another benefit of golf is that it can be played with family and friends of all ages and abilities.

Amanda, who has been Getting into Golf since 2018 said, “I have loved my golf lessons at the Links. Dominic is patient, also a good teacher. But more important, golf is fun and I have met new people in my group”.

The Norfolk Warm Homes Fund is not just for home owners - private landlords can get up to 75% off first time central heating systems helping tenants reduce their energy bills.

Golf can also fit into your lifestyle by playing 18 holes, 9 holes or by just going out for an hour.

Mike, who Got Back into Golf in 2014 said, “The Get into Golf package taught by Dominic at the Links has proved to be one of my best value investments. I joined a small friendly group of varying abilities in a supportive environment. Dominic also provided good follow on support which enabled me to get a handicap and this year I have progressed to being Senior Captain at the Links”.

Karen Strandoo, Warm Homes Programme Manager at Broadland District Council, said “Since the funding has been available, we have had nearly 550 applicants for first time central heating and helped over 900 households across Norfolk keep warm and reduce their energy bills but we know there are many more people that still need this help. If you would like help to install first time central heating please contact us at www.norfolkwarmhomes.org.uk and find out if you could be next."

So don’t let crazy golf or pitch and putt be your only experience of golf.

Give golf a try with the Get into Golf programme at the Links. You’ll be putting, pitching and driving in no time and also getting out on the fairways.

The Warm Homes Fund is provided by National Grid and administered

by Affordable Warmth Solutions CIC across England, Scotland and Wales. It is primarily designed to incentivise the installation of affordable heating solutions in fuel poor households that do not use mains gas as their primary heating fuel.

You can Get into Golf with 5 x 1 hour sessions for only £40. The next series starts weekly from Saturday 28 March at 10.30am at the Links Golf Club in West Runton. More dates available. To Get into Golf call Dominic on 01263 838383 or email golfpro@mackenziehotels.com.

Cromer Fit Together Walks

If you are new to Fit Together, please arrive 20 mins early. For more information contact Eileen Harriott on 07851 774396.

Thursday 19 March - 10.30am - West Runton Coastal Walk - Grade 3 - Approx.3½ miles. Awalk with moderate gradients and coast views towards Cromer. Meet at The Village Inn PH CP, West

Runton, NR22 9QT.

Friday 20 March - 10.30am - Felbrigg Lake & Victory Walk - Grade 3 - Approx. 3½ miles. A walk with moderate gradients over gravel, woodland, lake side, grass and covered board-walk. Meet at the Felbrigg Hall CP, off the Sustead Rd. Turn off the A148 on the Byway to Sustead and take a left at the lodge - CP is on the right.

Friday 20 March - 10.30am - Felbrigg Bookable

Walk – Advanced Grade 1 – Approx 1 mile with refreshment stop en route. A walk with gentle gradients on park drives. Meet at the Felbrigg Hall CP, off the Sustead Rd. Turn off the A148 on the Byway to Sustead and take a left at the lodge - CP is on the right. Book on 01263 519405 by 3pm Thursday 19 March.

Printed copies of the full Fit Together programme are available at Cromer Tourist Information Centre

Win with the Cromer Times & Mackenzie Hotels 2 main courses from their ‘2 for menu’ and a hot drink of your choice for 2 Re-arrange these letters ... Dreamy Host. Clue: two words ... Mine always is.

Closing date March 31st 2020 ... Email your answer to: pr@mackenziehotels.com, or write to "March Lunch" c/o Links Links Country Park Hotel, West Runton, Cromer, Norfolk NR27 9QH.

The first correct answer drawn at random by the Links will win lunch for two at any of the three Mackenzie Hotels. Rules - Free to enter. One entry only per household, entrants must be over 18. The winner will be published in the next available Cromer Times after the draw. No cash alternative. Mackenzie’s decision is final.

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