Issue 490 26th March 2016
Africa Week at Suffield Park Infant School
Covering Cromer, Mundesley, the Runtons and surrounding villages in association with the North Walsham Times and Sheringham Independent
Children at Suffield Park Infant School have been finding out about Africa.
In the three reception classes they have been learning about the animals they might encounter there. They created animal masks, made African flags and discussed the climate and geography of the African continent.
They had a visit from a local dance teacher who helped them make African rhythms and dances, as well as listening to African folk tales from a storyteller.
"I know that Africa has the biggest desert in the world and the largest animal, the elephant" said one Reception child.
Year One children have enjoyed a sensory week of learning while finding out about the continent of Africa. They have enjoyed tasting African fruits - mango was a firm favourite, avocado got a less favoured response! African drumming was an exciting opportunity to explore rhythm.
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Africa Week at Suffield Park Infant School
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Messy play opportunities included fun with the muddy hippos, digging for diamonds in sand and soil and creating African animals from clay. The children delighted in a varied and creative week.
Year Two children narrowed down their area of focus to look at the country of South Africa. They have been comparing South Africa to England and thinking about the similarities and differences between the two. The children have created a number of lovely pieces of artwork including clay masks, drawings of Protea flowers, paintings of South African landscapes and making animals using Model Magic.
It was a thoroughly enjoyable week and the children have learnt a lot about the continent of Africa and many of the countries within Africa. It has definitely been a valuable learning experience which supports many areas of the National Curriculum.
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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. 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 and Squash Club (Norwich Road, Cromer). 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 79pm. 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 North Norfolk Different Strokes. Support, info, fun for younger stroke survivors. Meet fortnightly Tues 2.30-
4.30pm Sheringham area. Details 01263 715952 / 821480. Cromer 'Head-Space' Anxiety, OCD, BDD & Hoarding Issues Support Group meets every fortnight on a Thursday at Merchants Place, Cromer. Please contact Dawn on email headspace@ocdsupportgroup.org.uk Tel 07471 159764 North Norfolk Model Engineering Club - meetings 1st Friday of each month at 7.30pm. A welcome is extended to visitors and prospective members of all ages. Further details from Gordon Ford on 01263 512350. Roughton Village Hall - Prize Bingo every third Friday in the month 7.30pm. All welcome Elderberries Sports and Social Club Short Mat Bowling and Badminton - Monday and Friday afternoons at the Sports Hall at Cromer Academy. Please call Sheila 01263 761142 for details 1st Rural Roughton Mill Scout Group Beavers (age 6-8) Mon 5.30-6.45pm. Cub Scouts (8 -10.5) Tue 7-8.30pm. Scouts (10.5 -14) Wed 7-9pm. Explorer Scouts (14 -18) Thu 7-9.30pm. Contact Carole on 01692 407868 Family Prize Bingo every Monday Woodlands Holiday Park, Trimingham. Book sales open 7pm, eyes down at 7.30. In aid of the East Anglian Air Ambulance Railway Quilting & Craft Group meet every second and fourth Tues of the month at the Parish Hall in The Londs, Overstrand 10am and 12 noon. Small Quarterly charge. Details Vivian Maggs on 01263 576986 West Runton Social Club, Water Lane, West Runton Tel 01263 838866 - Open Mic Night every Tues from 8.30pm, Cash Bingo every Wed 8.30pm, General Knowledge Quiz every Sun 8.30pm, Jamming Session last Sunday of the Month. Ideal Party Venue, Free to Hire, Drinks at Club Prices Mundesley Haig Bowls Club opens for the new outdoor season at 2pm on Saturday 21 April. New members welcome, just come along. Further info 01263 721815. Extend exercise for over 60s at East Runton Village Hall, Tuesdays 2.30 - 3.30 Tel: 01692 407851 Cash Bingo every Friday at 7.30pm and every Sunday at 8pm at Cromer Town Football Club Short Mat Bowls in the Parish Hall every Wednesday and Thursday morning 16 September to 9 April 9.45am for a prompt start at 10am. Tuition and bowls available. Contact Dave on 01263 838126 North Walsham Spiritualist Centre 6.30pm - 8pm every Sunday in the St John Ambulance Hall, Bacton Road, North Walsham. All welcome. North Norfolk Speakers Club meets every other Wed, 7pm at N Walsham High School, Spencer Ave. Dates and info visit www.nnsc.co.uk or contact Gillian 01692 650250 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 The Lumiere Rouge Jazz Band plays the first Friday of every month at The Red Hart, Bodham 7.30pm to 10pm £3.50 on the door and the third Friday of every month at The Marsham Arms Coaching Inn, Hevingham 8pm to 10.30pm £3.50 on the door. For details call 01263 825218 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 invite new members. Rehearsals every Thursday at 7.30pm in St James Church, Southrepps, NR11 8NR. No audition required. More info 07785 782498 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 Poppy Patchworkers 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 Continued on page 10...
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Theatre Suppers Step into the Spotlight
A community theatre is serving up extra helpings of pre-show suppers to help feed its coffers as well as its customers. Showgoers at Sheringham Little Theatre are savouring meals as well as stage and screen performances at the seaside venue. Pre-show suppers have been added to the all-year-round programme at the charity-run community arts centre. They are proving a big hit with audiences - and are helping raise valuable income to support the theatre’s arts activities. Theatre director Debbie Thompson said the suppers were being extended to most evening performances this year after they were a huge success during last summer’s repertory drama season. “The suppers were a big hit, and by the end of the season our 40 covers were sold out. “They add to the visitor experience, are good value for money and make it less stressful as people can get a meal before the show if they come straight from work,” she added. Food also provided a valuable extra income stream supporting the theatre’s coffers during a time of cutbacks in grant funding. “Catering income helps us offer events all year round for visitors and the local community.” said Mrs Thompson.
The addition of homemade hot lunches, made by cook Elaine Eckett, to the daytime menu had doubled food takings.
Newcomer chef Norman Pottle will be creating the suppers, which start at 6pm or 6.30pm depending on the time of the evening event. He said menus would change according to the season from hearty pies and crumbles in winter to quiches and salads in summer. r Pottle, 64, from Bodham, has more than 40 years’ experience in catering including seven in the Royal Navy cooking on board ships including the aircraft carrier HMS Eagle, as well as being a chef on offshore rigs and a Cromer residential home. The keen theatregoer said he was looking forward to his new challenge. The two-course suppers cost £15.50, with after-dinner coffee and mints. Or there is a choice of a single course from the menu, which will include minute steak, seared fillet of salmon and a vegetable lasagne. Dessert choices include banoffee pie, Eaton mess and apple pie.
This year the suppers will be available from 2 April when the curtain goes up on a community youth production of Evita. The number of places available has been upped to 50 to cope with demand. Bookings must be made in advance.
For more information and to book contact the box office on 01263 822347.
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WHAT’S ON WHERE
Overstrand Gardening Club meeting on 5 April at 2.30pm at the Parish Hall, The Londs, Overstrand is a talk by Dr Ian Bedford from the John Innes Institute “ Garden Bugs co-habit, conserve or control?” Members and visitors welcomed (cost £2.50 for visitors) The Cromer and District Art Society Easter Art Exhibition at East Runton Village Hall Friday 25th, Saturday 26th and Sun 27th March
10am to 5pm. Admission free. Tel 01263 576
Meet the Producers Markets on Sunday 27 March and Sunday 3 April at Village Square, Kelling Heath Holiday Park NR25 7HW 10am 2pm. Browse Norfolk foods, clothing, crafts and local drinks. Free entry & parking, carvery/cafe, pub, adventure playgrounds, nice walks, NN Railway Station on site, dogs welcome. Enquiries: 07733 991211
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John & Rosemary's Rock & Roll dance with 2 course meal on Wednesday 13 April at Manor Hotel, Beach Rd, Mundesley - special price £14.95. To reserve a table for the night e-mail jekind2000@yahoo.co.uk or call John or Rosemary on 01692 501319. This is the first event and will run with the meal, a carvery and sweet, served at 7.30pm. Music by Vic Ryan, well known singer ex Spain
and now Derbyshire, who is visiting us especially for this dance. Dancing from meal end to late. Come and enjoy a lively night and take yourself back to pre Beatles years
Diabetes UK North Norfolk Group our guest speaker on Thursday 28 April will be Podiatrist and Chiropodist Nick Howsam. The meeting starts at 7.30pm at Cromer Methodist Church Hall. For more info contact Jackie or David on 01692 405492 or visit www.north-norfolk.diabetesukgroup.org
CHOIRfest 2016: An evening of song from the choirs of North Norfolk
To celebrate the wealth of vocal music making in North Norfolk, Coast Arts are hosting an exciting evening of choir music in the famous Cromer Pavilion Pier Theatre on 9 April at 7.30pm. The evening will be hosted by Nick Conrad from BBC Radio Norfolk. Final preparations are under way for the 2016 Coast Arts CHOIRfest, which promises to be an amazing evening with over 120 singers performing in the famous Cromer Pier Pavilion Theatre. “Six choirs from around the area are coming together for the evening,” said Tony Knight, musical director of Vocality, who is bringing the choirs together. “There are some great choirs around the area all working hard on their own music and each with an individual style; this is a chance for the choirs to work, learn and perform together. The evening will feature a range of classical and contemporary music, with each choir singing pieces on their own and all having fun singing pieces together.”
Barry Meadows from Coast Arts added “We don't think this has ever been done before – beautiful songs sung to the natural background music of the sea thundering beneath the theatre – with over 120 singers it really willbe a wonderful night of music”.
Nick Conrad from BBC Radio Norfolk, who will be hosting the evening, is really looking forward to the event. "I love Cromer Pier and getting the chance to compere at such an amazing evening in the Pavilion Theatre is a real privilege" Nick said, "all these choirs are working so hard to bring a real mix of vocal music together, it promises to be a super musical evening."
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The six choirs at CHIORfest 2106 are Cliftonville Singers, Cromer Gospel Choir, Rockit Choir, New Sheringham Singers, Sing for Joy and Vocality. Tickets are priced at £6 and available from www.cromerpier.co.uk or Box Office 01263 512495.
April at the Museum of the Broads
Spring has definitely sprung and on a sunny day what could be better than a picnic by the river at Stalham Staithe? We bring the story of the Broads alive in many ways, including fun trails and activities for all the family. And if you thought dressing up was just for the youngsters, think again. Our ‘Hats for Selfies’ are proving popular. Wear a hat from a Broads character, take a selfie, and join in the fun online!
One Church, Two Worship Centres, Four Congregations Wishing you all a great Easter break!
EASTER SUNDAY 27th March In the Parish Church: 9.00am Traditional Easter Communion 10.30am All Age Easter Celebration 6.30pm Easter Evening Service
10.15am Easter Café Church at St Martin's
Further details on our web site www.cromer-church.org.uk ‘Worshipping God together, growing in Jesus, serving the world’ 8
If you fancy some nostalgic window shopping, our exhibition, ‘Broadland’s High Streets Through Time’ is for you. See how our villages and market towns have changed, hear personal stories and discover how self-sufficient our ancestors really were.
The Fun Family Easter Trail runs from Friday 25 March to Sunday 10 April with Easter prizes. For grown-ups with a sense of rhyme, rhythm and humour, we are hosting the Sheringham Shantymen at Hoveton Village Hall from 7pm on Friday 8 April. Tickets £10 with bar available.
Get close and personal to riverside wildlife on board our steamboat, ‘Falcon’. She steams Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - telephone or see our website for full details.
Museum of the Broads, Stalham Staithe, NR12 9DA. Open daily, 10am to 4pm. www.museumofthebroads.org.uk, 01692 581681 Cromer Times 490 March 26th 2016
Cromer Society
Book by 30 April 2016 for the Cromer Society Excursion to the Maddermarket Theatre Norwich to see “The Vortex” by Noel Coward on 28 May. The coach for the Maddermarket Theatre departs 1pm Old Bus Station, calling at North Lodge Gate and The Surgery. Advance Booking is essential – please contact June Rattle 01263 510003 for information
Hermitage Ensemble
FROM ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA, THE HERMITAGE ENSEMBLE WILL BE GIVING A CONCERT IN SALTHOUSE CHURCH ON WEDNESDAY 6th APRIL AT 7.30pm.
The professional opera singers, which includes a distinctive very low profundo bass, will be giving a programme of Russian Orthodox music and folk songs in the style of the "Red Army" etc.
Tickets £10 from Holt Computer Services Shop, 01263 711795, or The Old Post Office Shop, Salthouse.
'new2you' opens In West St
'new2you' opened its doors for the first time on Saturday 12th March. Shop proprietors Alex & Alex Hannah welcomed the public with coffee, balloons and stickers and local magician, Robert Rathbone, provided some entertainment with his excellent close up magic.
The shop in West Street Cromer, specialises in good quality and good value pre-loved and new baby/toddler clothes, toys, equipment and accessories and is open from 10.00-4.00 Mon-Sat.
Mr & Mrs Hannah were delighted with the initial positive feedback received on the day and aim to provide a great service and a good affordable range to the people of Cromer and afar. They would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported them in this new venture and all the help received from friends and family.
The shop stocks a variety of clothes up to 5 years, shoes and baby essentials - moses baskets, cots, bedding, highchairs, bouncers, baths, etc. It has a dedicated toy room 'the toy den' with a great selection of toys and includes the 'Little Stars Play Pen' to keep your little ones entertained while you shop. And don't forget to cuddle Penguin and Honey the bear! You will also find larger items - walkers, rockers etc.
There is a 'What’s On' noticeboard in the shop listing all the local playgroups, health clinics, and local events.
If you can't see what you are looking for, the Alexes will try and source it for you. They are also on hand to offer advice.
Still to come - a few decorative finishing touches and 'Mummy's Corner' where mummies (and daddies!) will be able to get a 'pod' coffee for £1 and will offer a range of maternity clothing and 'mummy treats'.
Happy shopping and watch out for the 'new2you' monkey!!
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Talented Artist donates foot-painted picture to Lloyd Court
The Tenants of Lloyd Court housing with care scheme in High Kelling, North Norfolk were presented with a winter landscape painting, donated by Peter Longstaff, who paints with his toes. Norman Lamb, MP for North Norfolk, unveiled the painting.
The painting of a winter scene is approximately 7 feet by 4 feet, and has been placed in the entrance to the scheme where it can be enjoyed by everyone. Peter, who was born without arms, has also agreed to paint another painting of spring and summer as the seasons change. He is a member of the ‘Mouth and Foot Painting
REGULAR EVENTS
Continued from page 6... 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 CROMER LIBRARY Prince of Wales Rd 01263 512850. Mon 9.30am–7pm, Tue 9.30am–5pm, Weds 9.30am–1pm, Thurs 9.30am–5pm, Fri 9.30am–7pm, Sat 10am–1pm. Free to join. Free internet access. Regular events: First Thurs each month: Carers Forum Support Group meetings 1–3pm. Second Thurs each month: Age UK drop-in advice desk 10.30am-12pm. Every Fri: 2 for the price of 1 hire on DVDs and music CDs. Every Sat: £1 off games hire. First Sat each month: Family History drop-in support group 10am12pm. Second Sat each month: Family Story time 11 – 12pm under 8s must be accompanied 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 invite new members to sing & laugh. Rehearsals Thurs 7.30pm in St James Church Southrepps. No audition /experience required. More info 07785 782498’ Weybourne Folk Club third Sun each month Maltings Hotel, Weybourne 3-6 pm. Singers, musicians, poets and audience welcome. Free. Info Tony Baylis 01263 588781 or 07518 735299 e-mail tonyandcarmen@btinternet.com Sheringham Stroke Support Group for anyone who has suffered a stroke. Meets fortnightly Wednesdays 2.15pm 4pm at Sheringham Methodist Church on Cromer Road. Further information Harvey Pitcher 01263 512328 Acorns Parent and Toddler Group meets every Thurs (term-time only) at The Belfry School, Overstrand. Get out of the house for a chat and refreshments whilst your child plays. 1.30pm - 3 pm. £1 per adult. Tel 01263 579275 ‘Walsham Writers' Group is a small, friendly group of writers from the local area. We meet every second Thurs to share our writing, inspire one another and offer constructive criticism. We have re-opened for new members. If you would like to try us out please contact us for further details – either Google Walsham Writers' Group and email us or visit our blog writeloudnclear.blogspot.com Parkinson UK - Aylsham & North Walsham Support Group Meet 2nd Tue each month 10.30-12.30 Sacred Heart Ch. Hall, Kings Arms St, N Walsham. Terry 01692 406486 Sheringham & District Philatelic Society meet at the Church Hall West Runton on the second Monday of each month, at 7.30pm Our members come from all areas of North Norfolk, further details ring Jim on 01263 721043
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without the use of their hands. There are currently 33 British artists and almost 800 artists from over 80 countries worldwide.
More information can be found at www.mfpa.uk/the-artists/peter-longstaff
Artists’ which was formed in 1957. The MFPA partnership is part of an international self-help association of artists (AMFPA) who paint 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, 1pm 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 more info email elsa-sequeira@hotmail.com North Norfolk Amateur Radio Group (NNARG) meet every week on Thursdays 9am-12am at 88 Central Road, Cromer. We can offer advice, workshop facilities and Amateur radio licence training up to advanced level. Ring Bill 01263 512377 or Charlie 01263 824275 for info Cromer Folk Club at The Cottage, Louden Road. Second Fri of month 8pm. FREE. Open to all - folk musicians, singers, orators, poets, or just plain listeners who enjoy a laid back scenario and friendly atmosphere. Bittern Line runs to Cromer Station and returns at convenient times for those who enjoy a selection of Real Ales without driving. Royal Air Forces Association Sheringham & District branch, regular meetings & social events. Former members of RAF & WRAF inc. family members welcome. Kenneth Macnish 01263 519684 Cromer Social Club - Wed 11.30am-2.30pm Light exercise, bingo and lunch. 7pm onwards Line dancing.
Marie Quantrill, who is the manager of the scheme is delighted. “Peter has an amazing skill, his paintings are wonderful and they will bring such joy to the people who live here and their visitors, and we are pleased to be involved and support Peter’s and the MFPA’s work”. Thurs 11.30am-2.30pm Tea Dance with professional dancer and lunch. 6.30pm Bingo - Cash Prizes 7.30pm. Sat 8.30pm Live Band. Sun 8.30pm Karaoke. 01263 512542 Roughton & District Women's Institute meet at Roughton Village Hall on second Wed each month 7.30pm. Further information contact Maureen Wells 01263 768106 The Fellowship Choir meet Mon at St.Andrews Church 10am-11.30am. Friendly choir with varied programme. New members welcome. 01263 761482 or 01263 514048 Jazz At The Goat Norfolk Dixieland Jazz Band at The Goat Inn, Skeyton on the first Sunday of every month at 1.30 pm. Free. To book table for lunch Tel 01692 538600 1st Suffield Park Guides - Wed eve term time for girls aged 10-15years Register your interest at: www.girlguiding.org.uk/get_involved/volunteer/ register_your_interest.aspx Free taster sessions available Sing for Joy! Community singing group open to all. Meets Thursday mornings 10am -11.30am at Community Centre, Garden St. Contact Teresa Verney www.teresaverney.com or just turn up! 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. Mundesley Table Tennis Club Coronation Hall most Thur from 7pm. All players from age 8 and of any standard of play are welcome. Tel 01263 722930 or 07828 175493 North Norfolk Amateur Radio Group (NNARG) meet every week on Thursdays 9am-12am at 88 Central Road, Cromer. We can offer advice, workshop facilities and Amateur radio licence training up to advanced level. Ring Bill 01263 512377 or Charlie 01263 824275 for info Tai Chi for Arthritis at Cromer Community Hall in Garden Street, Wednesday afternoons 2pm. Beginners class commencing 9th September. For more details please contact Cath Brooker 01263 823007 Tai Chi for Arthritis at Cromer Community Hall Weds at 2pm from 9 September. Cath Brooker 01263 823007 North Norfolk Chess Club play every Friday from 7.30pm at the Morley club in Sheringham. We are looking for new players of all abilities and especially welcome new players and kids. We have both adult and junior teams that play in the Norfolk chess leagues. Anyone is welcome to pop in for a game. Tel Alex 01263 822087 http://www.northnorfolkchessclub.org.uk Gresham Village Hall Table Top Sales on 1st Saturday every month from 3 October 2015 until 2 April 2016 - set up at 8.30am, doors open 9am, tables £5. All proceedings to Hall funds – the hall is next to Gresham Church on East Beckham Lane NR11 8RT. Bookings and enquiries please call Mr D Logan on 01263 577691 Walking Football at Erpingham Multi-Use Games Area next to the village hall, NR11 7QD every Wednesday 10am. Just bring a pair of trainers - new members always welcome. Refreshments in the hall afterwards at Community Coffee Morning! Details Bill Goreham 01263 768601 Overstrand Gardening Club meets first Tuesday of the month at the Parish Hall at 2.30pm. Tel 01263 512350 West Runton Bowls Club Friendly roll ups with refreshments. 1.45 pm Mon – Wed – Sat. Some equipment available. Flat soled shoes must be worn. All welcome.
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Thorpe Market – A Conservation Churchyard Explained
The last two years have seen concerted action to bring the churchyard back into the conservation fold. For those unaware of its importance, Norfolk Wildlife Trust consider it one of the most diverse, in terms of number of variety of plants, of all the churchyards they have surveyed in the Diocese. It also offers refuge to five out of six of the old meadow wildflowers - saxifrage, pignut, cowslip, ox-eye daisy and lady’s bedstraw. In June 2015 we hosted an oversubscribed Wildflower Identification day. Plans are in hand for a Butterfly Identification day in 2016.
Historically, the area would have been meadowland for hundreds of years, the only maintenance being a twice yearly scything. Yes, we have the records to show that someone was paid 10 shillings a time in the 1920s to do just that! The major change was the arrival of rotary power mowers in the 20th century. Thorpe Market only introduced intensive mowing in the 1980s, so most of the original vegetation has survived. We have a Francis Frith photograph in the church showing the front of the churchyard in the 1920s. The current conservation areas are cut in the late summer and the debris raked off. We have been fortunate in having the services of the Unpaid Work Unit to undertake this task for the last two years, work that needs young muscle! We strive to enhance the appearance of the conservation areas by strategic mowing around the margins - most-used paths kept very short, a buffer zone around the conservation areas maintained with the mower on a high cut, the conservation areas left to develop and flower and given a late summer cut. A sort of golf course mind-set-putting green, fairway and “rough”!
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We are always seeking volunteers for around one hour a month to help Ryan and Sandy, who undertake the “putting green and fairway” cuts throughout the summer.
On Saturday 26 March at 10am there will be a working party to tidy after the winter storms, especially in the Hazel Grove. A couple of hours followed by soup in the kitchen will work wonders. Conservation-minded gardeners sought for this sociable activity. Enquiries to 01263 833252 or info@thorpemarket.org.uk
Yacht asks for Cromer RNLI help
The crew pagers sounded at 3.50pm on Thursday 10 March to a call from a 32 foot yacht - Summer Wind. The yacht with two persons on board had reported problems with the engine.
RNLI Cromer's all weather boat 'Lester' was soon in the water, heading 8 miles north of Cromer to assist. Luckily the sea state and weather conditions were calm
Once the problem was sorted with the help of the crew, the yacht was able to continue its journey to Hartlepool.
Lester returned to its station, was rehoused and made ready for its next call by 6pm.
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Resurfacing of Cromer’s iconic promenade to begin next week
Final stage of town’s Coastal Protection Scheme gets underway The £8million pound Cromer Coast Protection Scheme which restarted in September last year is close to completion, with the final stage starting Monday 14 March.
Letters outlining access and parking arrangements have been given to residents, and copied to traders, RNLI, fishermen and all of the Emergency Services.
Cllr Tom Fitzpatrick, Leader of North Norfolk District Council said “This vital project will help protect Cromer for years to come. We’re in the final phase and we have worked hard to minimise the impact 12
on residents and businesses while ensuring the town can benefit from the Coast Protection Scheme when the summer season arrives.”
The surface removal will start on the east end by the Gangway and work westwards to finish at the Melbourne Slope. A parking area on the lower portion of the Gangway will be allocated for residents’ parking only and will only apply to the time when the Promenade is being resurfaced and closed to all traffic.
In ideal conditions, the surfacing works could be finished by the end of March but with poor weather likely to hamper progress, substantial completion is expected in early April.
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Our AGM began with a swing with three new members joining our ranks. We are delighted to welcome them and hope they will enjoy the forthcoming year.
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Jackie gave a very entertaining Chairman's report including her thanks to the committee for their help and support throughout 2015. She followed with a rundown of our programme last year and talked of the varied nature of it, and of the programme to come.
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One of the highlights of 2015 was the visit of Happisburgh Owls and the personalities of the owls including Mumble who lived up to his name by burbling every time anyone spoke to him!
There has been one change in the officers for this current year. Jean has stepped down as Secretary and Chris has been elected to take her place.
Although Josie would also like to step down, having given several years to the Treasurer's position, there have been no volunteers to replace her so she has been re-elected. Josie then gave her Treasurers' report which showed a healthy bank balance and several new members joining during the year.
Our spring lunch will be on 11 May this year and Josie asked that members should bring their ÂŁ5.50 next month so that we know how many we will be catering for.
Glo then mentioned our trip to Blickling on 8 June. We are lucky to have secured places on a tour of the textile conservation department after two years of trying. The department limits each visit to a maximum of 25 people and our tickets will have to be sold on a first come, first
served basis. Please let Glo have your ÂŁ10 as soon as possible. Further details - for instance lunch and transport - will be decided at a later date.
We then welcomed Tony and Miriam who gave us a wonderful, emotional trip down memory lane with their songs. Miriam's voice soared throughout the Pavilion and thrilled us with its strength and beauty. She was expertly accompanied on keyboard by Tony who also reminisced and played a guessing game with us... "Who remembers this piece? Which programme did it belong to?" Great fun. Then it was time for tea with special AGM goodies baked by Josie, Glo and Chris.
As we now welcome men as full members, we can truly say that anyone is welcome to join our Club! Do come along and see how you like us. Our next meeting will be on 13 April when a member of Blickling's Textile Conservation Department will talk to us about their work. This should be fascinating and will ensure that we will enjoy our outing even more.
Entrance is ÂŁ1 for members and ÂŁ2 for non-members. This includes refreshments. Raffle tickets are available separately at every meeting. For further information please contact Glo Begley, programme co-ordinator, on 01263 576539.
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Win a Garden Makeover Woodgate Nursery, Alysham is appealing for garden lovers to enter their new competition to win a garden makeover, either for themselves or someone they think would greatly benefit, for example a vulnerable or elderly person, or just someone who really deserves to win such a great prize – maybe they help tirelessly within your community and deserve such a great gift as recognition for their hard work?
So shake off the winter chills and discover the fresh new plants of springtime and enter our new competition to win a garden makeover, which will help you or a loved one rediscover the delights of gardening. The prize includes a two hour consultation with award winning designer Dominique Rudd, £200 worth of plants from Woodgate Nursery and Afternoon Tea for 4 at Purdy’s Tea Room. Simply email (enquiries@woodgatenursery.co.uk) or post us pictures of an area of garden that needs a makeover, including a detailed reason of why you would like our help.
Packed full of inspiration for the garden, the annual show is a great day out for everyone including budding young gardeners who can have their face painted, compete in a fun Treasure Hunt.
Inspired by the Royal Horticulture Society’s (RHS) Chelsea Flower Show, four local garden designers will also be battling for visitors votes to be crowned the winner of the best garden design. This year we are delighted to have Dominque Rudd participating in the event, the winner of the Sandringham Flower show garden design competition in 2015.
Peter Purdy, founder of Woodgate Nursery, comments ‘The Garden Show is a fantastic
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CROMER AND DISTRICT GARDEN SOCIETY We were pleased to welcome two new members at our March meeting and they, along with over 30 others, had the pleasure of listening to Simon Harrap, a regular speaker at our monthly meetings. Simon and his wife own and run ‘Natural Surroundings’ on the Letheringset to Glandford road just outside Holt. Simon’s topic was gardening for wildlife. To make things clear from the start it is important to keep in mind what we mean by ‘wildlife’. Any plant or animal that comes into your garden of its own accord can be seen as ‘wildlife’.
rying visitors in late summer when fruit is in abundance. Some wild plants are also unwelcome, especially invasive weeds such as ground elder, goosegrass and stinging nettles but some weeds can be useful. Chickweed and hairy bittercress produce seeds that birds such as robins and dunnocks feed on.
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The Overstrand Gardening Club held their monthly meeting on Tuesday 1 March. The speaker was Charlotte Philcox and the illustrated talk was called ‘Enclosing Eden – A History of the Kitchen Garden’. Charlotte gave an insight into walled kitchen gardens and their history - the walled gardens, with their sections known as rooms, gave the gardeners the opportunity to grow a variety of fruit and vegetables in enclosed areas. The sections or rooms were used to grow various produce, for example in the north facing rooms Morello cherries and rhubarb could be grown, in the west and east facing sections apples and pears, and in the south facing rooms the more exotic fruit apricots, peaches and figs. The fruit trees were trained into espalier, fans and cordons and step overs. A number of walled gardens would have a hollow wall where fires could be lit to provide additional heat, which would protect the fruit against frosts, and helped with their ripening. The introduction of glasshouses and orangeries gave gardeners the opportunity to grow more exotic fruit such as melons and pineapples. Charlotte also said that the walled gardens included an area for the growing of flowers, these would then be used to decorate the home. The talk was very well received, and it was a pleasure to welcome Charlotte back to the club. The Gardening Club are organising a coach trip to Beth Chatto’s garden in Essex on Wednesday 15 June. The gardens began in 1960 from an overgrown wasteland with poor gravel soil, and boggy hollows. The gardens now are something very special, and show the art of planting at its best. Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday 5 April - the talk is called Garden Bugs ‘Cohabit, Conserve or Control’ and the speaker is Dr Ian Bedford from the John Innes Centre. The meeting starts at 2.30pm at Overstrand Parish Hall, The Londs. Further details of our Beth Chatto trip and forthcoming meetings contact Yvonne Ford on 01263 512350.
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Plan to introduce on-street parking meters scrapped
A controversial plan to introduce on-street parking meters to Cromer and Sheringham should be stopped in its tracks.
Plans to bring in on-street parking have been suggested by Norfolk Parking Partnership, which is operated by Norfolk County Council.
A statement has been sent to officers of the Norfolk Parking Partnership Joint Committee setting out the district council’s concerns.
Cllr John Rest, North Norfolk District Council Cabinet Member for assets said: “As Cabinet member I invited ward members in to talk through the county’s proposals; this is an issue of great concern to people in our district.
“At that meeting councillors were keen for all options to be explored to see if the costs of parking enforcement could be reduced or if parking could be enforced more locally.
“Our belief is that more time needs to be spent looking into the issue in far more detail and that if this approach had been adopted it would have given a full understanding of the options and opportunities.”
At that meeting councillors agreed to ask whether the Norfolk Parking Partnership Joint Committee had fully explored all the options for reducing the costs of parking enforcement before looking to raise additional funds from putting in parking meters.
The councillors present at the meeting were Cllr John Rest (Cabinet Member for Assets), Cllr Judy Oliver (Cabinet Member for Legal Services and Ward Member for Sheringham South) Cllr Nigel Pearce (Ward Member Suffield Park, Cromer) Cllr Richard Shepherd (Ward Member Sheringham South) and Cllr
John Lee (Ward Member Suffield Park, Cromer) Cllr Judy Oliver, Cabinet Member for Legal Services and Ward Member for Sheringham South added: “Any changes to the present car parking enforcement scheme must be carefully considered, evidence based and rational. A scheme that does not meet those criteria would be vulnerable to challenge by way of judicial review. We are keen to establish a way forward that is reasonable, fair and effective and we will consider all options to achieve that result. If the present proposal is pushed through we will look to challenge it in court.”
Cllr Nigel Pearce, Ward Member for Suffield Park, Cromer, added: “It feels like the on-street parking proposals would be robbing the north Norfolk coast – taking money out of the area and they would not bring any benefit to our two seaside towns.”
Parking Meter Issue for Sheringham and Cromer withdrawn
On the 18th of February the Norfolk Parking Partnership joint Committee brought forward a proposal to introduce Pay and Display meters in Sheringham, Cromer and Hunstanton, the reasoning behind this is to support the sustainability of On Street Civil Parking Enforcement in Norfolk.
At the moment these pay and display enforcement procedures only happen in Norwich, Kings Lynn and Gt Yarmouth.
Our local enforcement of parking on streets at the moment is done through This partnership which includes input from County Council and District Councils which includes North Norfolk District Council,(NNDC) And separately from this committee our district car parks in North Norfolk are run by NNDC.
To put it plainly the present on street enforcement process in Cromer and Sheringham is not paying for itself and the Partnership are having to seek other ways of providing the service which is essential in our towns.
Being made aware only a few days before the meeting of the Norfolk Parking Partnership (NPP), I arranged on the 15th of February for The 2 Town Councils and both Chambers to meet with officers of the County Council to understand what was happening, parking meters are something none of us wants but
the enforcement of our towns will need to be addressed ASAP.
Although the issue at the NPP committee was not carried forward at that time, being part of a Budget proposal it will be looked into again to take forward the years budget.
district Council are part of the Norfolk Partnership and have a Cabinet member at the table, it is just a pity North-Norfolk District Council but did not block this proposal before.
I am grateful to Cromer Town Council and Chamber for joining forces with Sheringham to block this unwelcome proposal, working together is the only way, the two towns are very alike with similar problems, long may that joint working continue.
Not waiting for this to happen I convened another meeting with the local bodies concerned on the 3rd of March, the outcome to this further meeting with Both town councils and Chamber's, NCC officers were asked to go Brian Hannah, County Member for Sheringham. back and ask NNDC to consider Again to look at the possibility of funding Cromer SOME THINGS WERE MADE FOR EACH OTHER« and Sheringham On Street enforcement, District council again refused, following this fortunately Norfolk Parking Partnership got the message and withdrew the proposal to put in Parking Meters and to look for another way.
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North Walsham and District Branch of Cats Protection
Success at last! Boots has now been reunited with his family and they were delighted to see him after nearly two months. Because we knew that he was a much-loved member of the family that had recently moved to their new home, and were very anxious to be reunited with him, we had been putting food out to establish a routine and encourage him to visit us to gain his trust. Initially, he only visited at night, which is not the best time to try and catch him. However, once he realized that food would be available when he made his presence known, it didn’t take very long, after his family were informed that he was feeding, that they were able to finally reunite them. It does sometimes take a little time to achieve the required result. When putting him into the cat carrier it was obvious that he had not lost weight or condition while missing from home so other people must have been feeding him too. Because this was happening it took longer than usual to reunite Boots with his family. Please remember feeding a strange cat that has appeared in your garden may be encouraging it to leave home and cause a great deal of distress.
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Although several cats have been re-homed recently, including Boco, cat featured last time, there are lots of new cats arriving to fill the empty spaces and, with the kitten season just around the corner (although we do hope the Neutering Campaign will have helped to prevent Boots reunited with his very best friend, Alice so many unwanted kittens needing our help), there is no doubt that our waiting list will soon be back to normal.
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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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STEPS are getting there â&#x20AC;Ś junction at Felbrigg A148/B1436
After over eight years of campaigning by the Steps to Safety Group, acknowledgement of the need for a roundabout at this important, frustrating and dangerous junction has been made by Norfolk County Council Highways Dept.
The costing estimate is over ÂŁ500,000 but the County Council are unable to meet the entire costs from their own funds and are seeking help to cover the shortfall which, after pledges received from local Town and Parish Councils, the District Council, the National Trust and local businesses has now been reduced to ÂŁ42,000.
During the past two years surveys undertaken by the Steps team, both from the public and local businesses, showed overwhelming support for a roundabout at this junction. Your vehicles are often seen waiting at this
junction, costing money, help us to help you.
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We are not asking for money at this stage but pledges, which will only be called in when and if necessary. If you would like to see a roundabout at this junction, please consider pledging now. The easiest way is through our website www.felbriggroundabout.com which has a lot of information on the project or to me, sue.arnold@talktalk.net. Or send to me direct at Whinfell, Clipped Hedge Lane, Southrepps, Norwich NR11 8NS.
Please give this your urgent consideration. If we are unable to realise these additional funds, there is a real possibility the commitment from NCC will be withdrawn. We have until the end of April or face a very real prospect of losing this opportunity. ÂŁ42k â&#x20AC;Ś surely this must be â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;do-ableâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.
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North East Norfolk Bird Club
NENBC is a recently created club, covering this beautiful and bird-rich corner of the county - serving the birding communities of Melton, Briston, Holt, Sheringham, Cromer, North Walsham and Aylsham. Our recording area covers eight 10k squares and includes many premium birding locations, as well as thousands of acres of under-watched or undiscovered habitats.
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Thursday 31 March 19.30 – 21.30 at Aylmerton Village Hall, NR11 8PX. Indoor meeting illustrated talk by Moss Taylor "The History of Birding in North Norfolk" based on his highly successful appearance at Sheringham Little Theatre, earlier this year. This replaces the previously advertised talk by David Tipling.
Hooper Swans, courtesy Trevor Williams
Our aim is to bring together people with a love and concern for birds in our area, to share knowledge and information, encourage participation in exploring our rich wildlife heritage and promote awareness of our threatened natural environment.
We strive to be a sociable, inclusive and informative club which plays a vital role in the local birding community. We run a
Since before the days of the Victorian bird collectors, north Norfolk has been renowned as an area that attracts wildfowl, waders and rare birds. In this illustrated talk, Moss Taylor traces the development of birdwatching from the early local wildfowlers and ‘Gentlemen unners’, to the establishment of the bird reserves at Cley and Blakeney Point. Norfolk has a rich source of written material on the change from the era of collecting to modern
Dunnock feeding, courtesy Richard Farrow
day conservation, and extracts from this, along with some of the fascinating characters that achieved these changes form the basis of A History of Birding in North Norfolk.
Please park along Church Road or in the overflow car park at the church. A torch might be helpful, as the village has no street lighting. To keep the club's carbon footprint small, please consider car sharing. Free entry and refreshments available in the interval.
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‘Sandscaping’ option to protect coast from extreme weather
Work to look at improving the coastal defences to Bacton Gas Terminal and neighbouring villages is continuing.
One option which is being considered is to ‘sandscape’ the beach with high volumes of additional sand, in order to help protect the coast from extreme weather. It is thought this approach, trialled by the Dutch successfully, would be the most effective and it could be achieved either by putting sand on the beach periodically, or in one go.
Cllr Angie Fitch-Tillett, Deputy Leader of North Norfolk District Council said “We are working with the Terminal operators to see what we can do together. This option has the potential to help buy time for our villages, potentially extending the life of the existing defences by 20 years giving people time to plan and adapt to the changing coastline.”
Norman Lamb MP said “Work on this scheme is of the utmost importance. It is clearly critical that Bacton Gas Terminal, a strategically important site, is protected against further coastal erosion. However, it is also essential that when works are carried out to protect the gas terminal, every opportunity is explored to seek to improve the coastal management situation for the adjacent villages of Bacton and Walcott.”
North Norfolk District Council, the operators of Bacton Gas Terminal and the Environment Agency are investigating this option and how it could be funded. Discussion is also underway with The Crown Estate which manages offshore sand resources. Government funding is not available for the defence of the Bacton Gas Terminal so the operators are looking at how they can fund the protection of the nationally important asset themselves.
A scheme to enhance the protection of the villages is potentially eligible for government funding; however, there remains an estimated shortfall in funds which could be significantly reduced if sand could be taken from a site offshore from Bacton. Further work is now underway to investigate any environmental impact of such a new licensed extraction area, before a view can be taken about whether that option could be considered further. It is understood that if funds cannot be found
for the wider public scheme then Bacton Gas Terminal operators would have to press ahead with the scheme for the Terminal only.
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Anyone considering starting their own business is being urged to take the opportunity to attend one of a new series of free start-up workshops running in North Norfolk. The half-day workshops will be delivered by local Enterprise Agency Nwes, supported by North Norfolk District Council and funded by the European Regional Development Fund to guide aspiring entrepreneurs through the main areas to consider when setting up a business, giving a firm foundation on which to trade successfully. The workshops require no previous business experience and will cover finance, market research, legal requirements and business planning so that those attending will have a real understanding of the critical areas to focus on to make their business a success. Cllr Nigel Dixon, cabinet member for business and economic development said “These workshops are an excellent opportunity for anyone thinking of setting up a new business. It’s a chance to learn and grow in confidence, Good Food & Real Ales while also seeing business ideas from different angles.” Special daily meal deals at £4.90 The programme includes sessions in North Walsham and Cromer with the first event in Fakenham on 24th March. Those attending will also be able Large selection of Draught to receive free business advice after the scheduled programme of events. & Bottled Beers The new programme follows similar successful start-up programmes run 32 Church Street Wines & Spirits by Nwes where attendees described the workshops as being the catalyst Cromer for “changing the way I look at my business” and an “excellent investEntertainment ment of time” that “stopped me making some basic mistakes”. NR27 9ES albioncromer@live.co.uk Andrew Wilson Nwes Head of Enterprise Services said “These workshops focus on the basics of starting a business properly helping the new business owner to concentrate on putting the right foundations in place to give them the best chance of business success. The sessions are delivered by our team who support hundreds of people to start trading each year and have a huge amount of experience and insight to tap into. It’s a great opportunity for North Norfolk start-ups to get ahead of the game.” To find out more about the Business Workshop programme please contact Nwes on 0845 6099991 info@nwes.org.uk
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Recently Asked Question and Answers on Family Law By Neale Grearson, Head of Family Department at Clapham & Collinge Solicitors
My estranged husband has transferred all of his assets to his brother. Will this affect our Divorce? There is an obligation on husbands and wives when they separate or divorce to be open and honest with each other and to act appropriately. If he has transferred assets in an attempt to deplete your financial entitlement the Court has the power to overturn such a transaction and to take that into account as part of a Divorce settlement.
Are maintenance Orders linked to inflation? How could they be increased? Maintenance Orders for an ex-husband or ex-wife are not automatically linked to inflation. The Order dealing with the maintenance can include a provision linked to the Retail Price Index but that is unusual. Maintenance can be increased by agreement or an Order can be varied if there is a change in circumstances so an Application can be made to a Judge. This is in relation to maintenance for an ex-wife or ex-husband but maintenance for children can only be dealt with by the Child Maintenance Service if agreement is not reached as the Courts have only limited powers over and above what the Child Maintenance Service can assess the level of maintenance at.
My wife has been violent to me in the past. I have been told to get a Civil Injunction but what is it and what does it do? An application can be made for an injunction which is a Court Order to protect a victim of domestic violence. Any violence is a criminal offence and can be reported to the police for criminal action to be taken. This should always be the first step as the police may be able to take the quickest action and may be able to put measures in place for your protection such as ensuring your address is noted on their system for a quick response, installing panic alarms in your property, and prosecuting any offences via the criminal justice
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system, which can include obtaining a Restraining Order against the person concerned. In the alternative, or alongside any action the police may take, a civil injunction, such as a Non-molestation Order, may be required. Much like a Restraining Order, which is obtained through the criminal courts following a prosecution, a Non-molestation Order can provide for measures that protect you such as prohibiting your partner from contacting you or coming near you or your property. Once a Nonmolestation Order is in place, its breach can be enforced as a criminal offence by the police or through the civil courts as a contempt of court. If I have joint custody or sole custody of our daughter would I still have to pay my ex-wife maintenance? The Child Maintenance Service makes assessments in relation to the payment of maintenance to children if parents cannot agree. Whether maintenance would have to be paid does depend on the particular circumstances and the amount of time that a child spends with each parent.
What is a Financial Clean Break Order and what does it do? Can it be challenged in the future like in these Court cases I see? A Financial Clean Break means that a husband and wife will not be able to make any future financial claims against the other after their Divorce. In particular it would normally include the provision of all claims for maintenance, capital and against the Estate of the deceased on the death of one of them. It is rare for a Court Order to be challenged and there would need to be a good reason for this. There have recently been a number of high profile cases where Court Orders have been re-opened because of the lack of honesty and financial disclosure given by a husband. Usually however a settlement that is agreed and contained in a Consent Order which adds provision for a Clean
Break is not capable of being challenged.
My Dad only lent me the deposit for our flat if I make my fiancée sign a pre-nup. What if he won't? A Pre-Nuptial Agreement can set out the terms that are accepted should apply if there were to be a Divorce. Very often pressure is exerted from members of family that give or lend money to a son or daughter if they are concerned about what would happen on a subsequent Divorce. Signing a Pre-Nuptial Agreement is entirely voluntary and cannot be forced on anyone. My estranged husband wants to come back to try again. My cousin told me about post-nups in the USA – what are they? A Post-Nuptial Agreement is similar to a Pre-Nuptial Agreement but is entered into after a marriage. They have generally been accepted in this country as being even more enforceable than a Pre-Nuptial Agreement. They are intended to set out what a husband and wife intend should happen if their marriage breaks down and there is a Divorce. Pre-Nuptial Agreements and PostNuptial Agreements are becoming more common in this country and are now widely accepted by the Court as binding so long as there are safeguards in place to ensure that they are fair. It is now no longer left to the rich and famous to have such agreements.
If you are experiencing family issues, thinking of separating or want some family legal advice, why not come along to our free advice morning for a chat? It’s the ideal opportunity to meet our specialist family law solicitors in confidence and find out how we can help. Our next family advice morning is taking place on Saturday 21st May from 10.00am – 12.00pm. To book your place, or for more information, call 01692 660230 or email lhb@claphamcollinge.co.uk If you require advice on any other legal matter please contact Clapham & Collinge Solicitors on 01263 823398 or email info@clapham-collinge.co.uk
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Paintings for Paddocks
Collectors can purchase unique pieces of art while raising vital funds for Redwings Horse Sanctuary as the charity’s annual art sale returns. Starting in April, Redwings’ Aylsham Visitor Centre in North Norfolk will be opening its doors again to art enthusiasts and Sanctuary supporters who will be able to peruse and buy pieces from its collection of donated artwork. From reproduction prints of well-known paintings and classically framed works depicting traditional countryside scenes, to modern colourful pieces by amateurs and professionals alike on an eclectic range of subjects, there’s something for everyone at this year’s event. There will also be a wonderful collection of sketches, watercolours and acrylics created for Redwings by its supporters, including a beautiful portrait of one of the charity’s Adoption Stars, rare-breed Poitou donkey Arya. Prices of artwork will range from £5 to £120, so there will also be something to suit every budget, plus every penny raised from the art sale will go directly towards the care of Redwings’ 1500 horses, ponies, donkeys and mules. Indeed, while attending the art sale, visitors will be able to find out more about the work of the charity in rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming horses in need, as well as meet the horsey and donkey
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Anne Galloway, Redwings’ Gifts in Kind Manager, said “We had a fantastic response to last year’s sale with our generous buyers helping to raise over £1,200! That’s the equivalent of 40 paddocks being reseeded with grass, 120 stables being supplied with comfy bedding and 24 veterinary health checks. The money raised can really make a difference so we hope as many people as possible will come along to this year’s art sale and make this the biggest one yet!”
welcomes further donations of artwork to exhibit and sell at the Aylsham event. Donated pieces can be accepted up until Tuesday 26 April. For more information and to donate an item, please contact Anne Galloway by emailing agalloway@redwings.co.uk or calling 01508 481070. Redwing’s art sale takes place on Friday 29 April to Monday 2 May and on the following weekend Friday 6 to Monday 9 May, 10am to 4pm, at Redwings Aylsham, Spa Lane, Aylsham, Norfolk NR11 6UE. Entry is free.
If you’re a budding artist or if you have any unwanted paintings, sculptures or textiles tucked away, Redwings
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Cromer Library News
NEW ‘SUPER SAVER MONDAY’ OFFER - We are now introducing a 2 for 1 ‘Super Saver Monday’ offer between 4pm and 7pm. This is in addition to our ‘Happy Friday’ offer. Every Friday between 9.30am – 7.00pm. 2 for 1 offer on DVD, music CD and games hire (1 top title per offer). We stock a large selection of DVDs. New releases can be borrowed for 2 nights, other titles can be borrowed for a week. All DVDs cost £2.10 to borrow.
CRAB AND LOBSTER FESTIVAL - Cromer Library is delighted to be involved with the 2016 Crab and Lobster Festival ‘Dinky Beach Hut Trail’. Our Beach Hut will be on display from Easter until August. Check out our Facebook page to see how our design is developing.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - We require volunteers to offer support to customers completing Universal Credit and Universal Jobmatch applications. For further information please contact the library on 01263 512850.
REGULAR EVENTS Poetry Group - meets last Thursday in the month 2.30pm start come along and enjoy discussing poetry with other like-minded people.
Cromer Visually Impaired Book Group - If you are visually impaired come and join a small, friendly reading group run by the North Norfolk Association for the Blind. Second Tuesday of each month at 2pm.
Home Delivery Service - If you love reading or listening to books but find it difficult to get to the library, we have volunteers from the Royal Voluntary Service who can deliver books to your door once a month. For more details and to arrange a visit contact the Library on 01263 512850 The Home Library Service is for people who are unable to get out of the home whether permanently or temporarily
Cromer Carers Cafe - first Thursday on alternate months 1pm – 3pm. Do you look after a relative, neighbour or friend 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. No booking required, contact Carers Forum 01603 219924. Next meeting Thurs 5th May.
Family History Drop In group - first Saturday of each month 10am – 12pm. Keen to research your family tree but not sure where to start? Our drop in sessions are for anyone interested in researching their family history.
Family history guidance - Tuesdays 10 – 12, 2pm – 4pm. Individual two hour advice sessions from our family history volunteer for anyone new to family history, using ancestry online library edition. Please call the library to book a place 01263 512850.
Saturday Story Time - second Saturday of the Month 11.00 – 12.00 Come along and join the fun. Listen to stories and take part in activities for younger children and families.
Knit and Natter - third Friday of each month 10.30am – 12noon Do you enjoy knitting? Norfolk Knitters knit for charity - items are sent to countries for those in need. Come and join the group - all materials supplied. Cromer Library is a collection point for the Sheringham Community Wool Loft. They are pleased to receive any knitting related items. Thank you.
Meet Your County Councillor - 4th Friday of each month 5-6pm Hilary Cox, County Councillor for Cromer, will be in the library to discuss any items you may wish to bring to her attention. No need to book, just call in.
Age Concern North Norfolk - A signposting session run by Age Concern North Norfolk from 10-12 on 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. If you require help and advice on a wide range of issues come along and have a chat with one of their volunteers.
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CROMER TOWN COUNCIL
Torchlight procession to leave church at 7pm Beacon to be lit at 7.30pm near old lookout by Warren Woods Brief firework display to be fired from clifftop
NORTH LODGE PARK, OVERSTRAND ROAD, CROMER, NR27 0AH Telephone 01263 512254 email clerk@cromertown.org www.cromertown.org Twitter @north_lodge
Contacts: Julie Chance, Town Clerk Janet Warner, Deputy Town Clerk (Office hours Mon, Weds, Thurs & Fri 10.00 – 13.00) The Clerk and Deputy Clerk are often in meetings so it is recommended that you telephone or email to make an appointment before visiting the offices.
Dates of Meetings: 7pm, 29 March – Works & General Purposes Committee 7pm, 31 March – Planning Transportation & Environment Committee The schedule of meeting dates for 2016 can be found on the Town Council website.
Members of the public are welcome at all meetings which are held at North Lodge unless stated otherwise. Agendas and minutes of meetings are available from the Town Council website www.cromertown.org.
Councillor Vacancy
There is currently one vacancy on Cromer Town Council arising from the resignation of Jim Bond. The notice of vacancy was published by NNDC and there was no call for an election. Thus the vacancy will be filled by co-option. Details of how to apply for co-option will be posted on the noticeboards and website.
St. George’s Day Concert 7.00pm, 23 April 2016, Cromer Parish Church Free admission Retiring collection for Cromer Christmas Lights
Somme 100 Overnight Vigil June 30th / July 1st Vigil at Cromer War Memorial to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the start of The Battle of the Somme. To be followed by a short service at 12noon at the War Memorial on 01 July 2016. Community groups will be invited to participate in the vigil. Further details to follow.
Information on any meetings or matters arising can be obtained from the Town Clerk on 01263 512254.
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Council’s planning decisions supported on appeal
Agreement with NNDC reflects “hard work and commitment” of planning team
Ten recent appeals against the refusal of planning applications by the District Council have been dismissed by the Planning Inspectorate.
The series of decisions in favour of the Council took place from December 2015 to February 2016 and highlight the consistency between the Council’s policies on planning and the National Planning Policy Framework.
Cabinet member for Planning and Planning Policy Cllr Sue Arnold said “The dismissal of these appeals demonstrates the Council’s decisions are in line with government policy, and reflect the hard work and commitment of our planning team and the Development Committee.
“The original applications, some of them controversial, were across a broad range of projects and touched upon many different constraints and policies. It’s good to have the Council’s Core Strategy backed by the Inspectorate.”
The Planning Inspectorate is an executive agency sponsored by the Department of Communities and Local Government, and the Welsh Government.
The number of appeals against the refusal of planning applications by the District Council has doubled in the past year, with 10 appeals from April 1 to November 30, 2014, and 20 for the same period in 2015. Cromer Times 490 March 26th 2016 28
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NORFOLK SENIORS CRICKET 2016
It is often said that cricket like most sports is a young man's game, that is not the case here in Norfolk.
Norfolk Seniors Cricket consists of teams for the over 50s, over 60s and over 70s, cricketers who have never fallen out of love with the game and eagerly await the start of a new season.
Whilst the running in the field may not be quite as quick, the standard remains high with batsmen still getting big scores and the bowlers continuing to take wickets. The competiveness associated with the game does not diminish, the desire to win, and win well remains.
2016 for the Over Seventies is a rather special year. On 15 July at Cromer Cricket Club they will be entertaining a senior side from Australia.
All are welcome to come along and enjoy a splendid day, watch some enjoyable cricket with "the old enemy" and get to chat with players from both sides.
Cromer Walkers Are Welcome - New in Ideas for 2016 In 2015 we developed our town information boards project, aiming to encourage visitors to “Walk Cromer” and to use some of the excellent public transport links. Cromer is the hub for access to a superb range of footpaths and National Trails, as well as many more local walking routes.
We are delighted that many local traders & accommodation providers are displaying our window stickers, encouraging walkers to stay, shop, take tea, or enjoy a delicious pint, muddy boots & all!
North Norfolk Information Centre staff have been a great asset, offering help & advice, displaying our banner & selling our cute little Cromer-Sheringham Pocket Walk & information packs. In 2016 we will be adding more walks to this series, and now each will contain discount vouchers for use in local shops & businesses.
Our first discount voucher is in partnership with Mountain Warehouse, offering 10% off on presentation of the discount card. We are looking
Cromer Fit Together Walks
Please arrive 20 mins early if you are new to Fit Together. For more information contact Melanie Brown on 07766 259999.
Weds 30th March – 10.30am - Felbrigg Great Wood Walk – Grade 2 – Approx. 2.5 miles – A walk with moderate gradients on gravel, grass and woodland. Meet at the Felbrigg Hall Free CP, off the Sustead Rd. Turn off the A148 on the byroad to Sustead and take a left at the lodge - CP is on the right. Mon 4 April – 10.30am - Northrepps Cottage Walk – Grade 3 – Approx. 3 miles – A walk with gradients, through woods and along grass tracks and minor roads. Meet at the Northrepps Cottage Country Hotel Car Park, Nut Lane, Northrepps, NR27 0JN.
Thurs 7 April – 11am - Beeston Common Fit Together Amble – Approx. 2.5 miles – A relaxed pace walk on a mixture of dirt, grass, woodland and concrete paths with gentle/moderate gradients. Meet at the Priory Maze Car Park, Cromer Rd, Sheringham, NR26 8SF. This is a slower paced
informational walk.
for more businesses to add vouchers to the packs, the scheme is free to enter and should encourage more customers through your door.
Space is limited, and the entry deadline is 30 March. Download the application form from www.walkcromer.co.uk
Our Pocket Walk Packs are available from the North Norfolk Information Centre and cost only £1, they include the Mountain Warehouse Discount card ... it’s a no-brainer!
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Thurs 14 April – 10.30am - Cromer Town & Views Walk – Grade 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).
Thurs 14 April – 1.30pm - Cromer Prom Bookable Introductory Walk and Grade 1 – any distance to 1 mile. A flat walk along the Cromer Prom. Meet at the disabled pay & Display car park down on the West Prom, NR27 9HS. Please book for this walk on 07766259999 by 3pm on Weds 13th April.
Fri 15 April – 10.30am - Southrepps Church Walk - Grade 3 – Approx. 3.5 miles – A country walk on minor roads and tracks with gentle to moderate gradients. Meet at the Southrepps Village Hall, The Loke, Southrepps (Postcode of Vernon Arms PH is NR11 8NP). Mon 18 April – 10.30am - Metton to Hanworth Walk – Grade 3 – Approx. 3.5 miles – A new walk from Metton Church to Hanworth on field edge and cross field paths, gravel tracks and minor roads. Meet at the St Andrews Church car park, Cromer
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Weds 20 April – 10.30am - Beeston Heath to Pretty Corner Walk – Grade 3 – Approx. 3 miles – A walk with moderate gradients on grass paths and minor roads. Meet at Priory Maze and Gardens Car Park, Cromer Rd, Sheringham NR26 8SF
Tues 26 April – 10.30am - Trimingham Cliff and Countryside Walk – Grade 2 – Approx 2.5 miles – A walk along the cliffs and inland on minor roads and tracks. Meet at the lay-by opposite Woodlands Caravan Park on the Coast Rd, Trimingham, NR11 8AL.
Weds 27 April – 11am - Blickling Lake Walk – Grade 2– Approx. 2 miles – A walk on grass, dirt and woodland paths and hard surfaced drives. Meet at Park Farm Weavers Way Car Park, Ingworth.
Fri 29 April – 10.30am - Cromer/East Runton Walk – Grade 3 – Approx. 3 miles – A walk with moderate gradients on dirt, gravel, grass and minor roads. Meet at the NNDC Car Park, (Parking charges apply), Runton Rd, Cromer (OS Grid: TG211423).
The Local Pick Up Point for the full Fit Together programme is Cromer Tourist Information Centre
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Your home in Cromer is with Harrisons
MARKET VALUATION APPRAISAL
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High Xxxx View Park, Cromer 12
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OIEOPrice £XXXX Guide £255,000
EPC Rating: TBA XXX
- £260,000
Clifton Xxxx Park, Cromer 12
12
OIEO £XXXX £234,950
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EPC Rating: D59 XXX
Runton Road, Cromer Xxxx 12
13
OIEO £XXXX Guide Price
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TBA EPC Rating: XXX
£295,000
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Heath Xxxx Lane, Mundesley 12
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EPC Rating: C69 XXX
OIEO £XXXX Guide Price £325,000 - £340,000 NR11
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NR27
Cromer Aylsham
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Cromer
This beautiful detached 3 bed residence is Xxxx tucked away on the outskirts of Mundesley EPC Rating: XXXto 1 any passing 1 1 with hardly traffic. Upgraded a very high standard, it has lovely views, a OIEO £XXXX big garden and much character. NR25
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Holt
NR28
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Runton Road, Cromer Xxxx C77 11 12 11 EPC Rating: XXX OIEO £XXXX £165,000 NR1
North Walsham
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Norwich
NR26
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Sheringham
Cromer Times 490 March 26th 2016