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Cromer and District Garden Society
Strong winds and heavy rain did not stop over 30 members from attending our February meeting at which Kathy Gray spoke about the many different types of garden open to the general public today. It is highly likely that visitors will pick up tips that are useful to their own garden be they large or small. Four different gardens were described to highlight the diversity of gardens in Britain.
plants and rockery plants. Unusually it has a large collection of so-called “champion” trees, specimens that have the largest girth or are the highest of their type.
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Borde Hill Gardens in West Sussex extends to over 200 acres and was developed in the late nineteenth century. It has a number of themed gardens including ones devoted to roses, Mediterranean
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Continued from front cover... Woollerton Old Hall Garden in Shropshire has a number of formal gardens divided by straight lines of yew, box or oak trees. One area has no bright colours, only pinks and greens while the “hot” garden has a vibrant look as its name implies. Logan Botanical Gardens in Galloway is a satellite garden of the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh. It has a sub-tropical appearance because of the influence of the Gulf Stream and concentrates on plants from the southern hemisphere. Readers familiar with the echiums that grow freely in the garden outside Cromer Church will not be as surprised as other visitors to Logan who may not be familiar with this stunning plant. Cambridge University Botanic Garden was included in the talk as it is one of the best gardens for winter colour. Cornus ‘Midwinter Fire’ and daphne ‘Jacqueline Postil’ are suitable for any garden and provide colour and scent.
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CROMER AIR TRAINING CORPS meet at Cromer High School 7pm Mon and Thurs. Tel: 01263 515452. CROMER ARMY CADET FORCE parade Tue nights 7.30pm-9.30pm cadet Centre, Cromer High. 01362 656919 ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION LOCAL BRANCH. New members always welcome. Contact Phil Dudley 01263 514603 for further details. CROMER BRIDGE CLUB - Play Duplicate every Monday evening. Novice players very welcome. 01263 822778 Cromer Parish Hall COFFEE BAR open to all on Mon, Wed and Fri 10am to 12noon. Coffee, tea, light refreshments. Relax, make friends & stay as long as you wish. SEAVIEW PRE-SCHOOL five morning sessions per week 8.45-11.45am. Ages 2 1/2 - 5yrs. £5 per session (government funding for 3-yr olds Tel: 01263 514028 CROMER W.I. meet every second Thursday at The Community Hall in Garden Street. 2pm. Visitors welcome. St JOHN Hall, Bond Street - St John Adult Division, Tues. 7.30 - 9.30pm. Cadets, Tues. 5.45 - 7.30pm. ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Cromer & District branch meet every first Wed of month at The Cottage P.H., Louden Rd. at 2pm. New members welcome. Age Concern North Norfolk, Information and Advice Drop In service. At Cromer library second Thursday each month 10am - 12. No appointment needed. Submariners Association (Nflk) meet first Wed every month 8pm at The Kings Head, Horsham St Faith. Contact Peter Cudby 01603 715449. MINNI-HOUSE CLUB of North Norfolk 2nd Thur month 2pm Bodham Village Hall. Jan Boyden 01263 826970 Norfolk and Norwich Assoc. for the Blind - Information and Equipment Centre opens every Tuesday 9.30am 1pm in Merchant’s Place, 16 Church Street, Cromer. CROMER ORCHESTRA welcomes new members especially string and brass players. We meet at the Belfry Arts Centre Overstrand on Monday evenings 7pm to 9pm. All we ask is that you bring your instrument, a music stand, and lots of enthusiasm. Norman Moor 01263 511600 Cromer Flower Club meetings held on 3rd Monday of each month at Cromer Junior School 7.20pm (no meeting in August). Visitors welcome. Contact 01263 513408. Royal British Legion, Women’s Section 1st Thursday each month at 2.30pm at The Cottage Hotel, Louden Rd, Cromer. New members welcome. Cromer Christian Fellowship - Former Gospel Hall corner of Station Rd/Norwich Rd. Sunday Service 10.30am. Cromer Youth Football Club - welcomes new players of all abilities aged 6-18 for training sessions & matches. For details contact Sharon Laws on 07767 325585 or visit www.cromeryouthfootballclub.co.uk Cromer & District Parkinsons Disease Society meets at the St John's Ambulance Hall, Bond Street, Cromer starting at 10.30am on the 2nd Wed of each month. 01263 515138 Ballroom, Latin Classes. Red Lion Hotel, Cromer, Wednesday afternoons 2pm - 4.30pm. £5 per person. For information call 07526 883776 or 07538 801813 Sequence Dancing - East Runton Village Hall Fridays. Instruction 7 - 8pm. Social sequence with tuition 8-10.30pm. For details ring Sue Norman 01263 823506 Cromer & District Garden Society meet second Weds of the month 7.30pm Community Hall Garden St Cromer. New members and visitors welcome. Annual membership fee £10. Visitors £2 per meeting. Call 01263 514399 Bittern DX Group Bittern DX Group currently holding our meetings at the Erpingham Arms on the last Thursday of the month, not The Roman Camp at Aylmerton Diabetes UK North Norfolk Voluntary Group meets 4th Thur each month (we will not be holding meetings in January, February, or December) at Cromer Methodist Church Hall at 7.30pm. Varied programme of speakers - meetings open to everyone. Jackie or David 01692 405492. Whist Drives Tuesday afternoons Suffield Park Bowls Club 2.15pm All welcome Fifty/Fifty Tea Dance - Mon afternoons at East Runton Village Hall, 2 - 4.15pm. Tea, coffee and biscuits. Details Sue Norman on 01263 823506. Visitors always welcome. Cromer & Sheringham Rotary Club. Dormy House Hotel, West Runton, Weds 6 for 6.30pm (except any 5th Wed in a month). Tel: 01263 578194 or 01263 577636 Cromer & Sheringham Inner Wheel Club meets at The Virginia Court Hotel, Cromer, first Thursday of the month, 6pm for 6.30pm. Further details (01263) 511759. Take-a-Break Baby & Toddler Group meets Tuesdays 10.00 - 11.30am during term time at Cromer Parish Hall. Contact Joyce on 01236 512589 Take A Break Too Baby & Toddler Group meets Thurs 10 - 11.30am during term time at St Martin’s Church Hall, Mill Rd, Cromer. Joyce on 01236 512589 Overstrand Evening W.I. 3rd Wed Parish Hall 7.30 p.m. Tel: 834242 Mundesley Bowls Club Pavilion, Northfields, High St. Mundesley - Cash Bingo every Sun at 7.30pm and Whist
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Drives every Tue & Wed & Fri at 1.45pm. All welcome. NORTH NORFOLK BEACH RUNNERS open to all runners. Thursdays at 6.50pm at the Cromer Lawn Tennis Nth Norfolk Wheelers Cycle Club leisure rides Weds 11am, faster rides 10.30am Sats. Meet Anglian Water reservoir just off Pretty Corner, Sheringham. Time trial racing Tues eves, some Thurs eves & Sun mornings, meet at Roy Boys layby. Club Secy Tim Collison: 01263 514785 Northrepps Pre-School Mon-Fri 8.30am - 3.30pm termtime. Hot lunches available. Funded places for 2, 3 & 4 year-olds.01263 579396 www.northrepps.norfolk.sch.uk’ Roughton Under 5s meet Mon-Fri 9-12 during term time. Ofsted registered. Funded places for 3&4 year olds. £6 per session for 2 year olds. More details contact 07553 456083 or visit www.roughtonunder5s.co.uk West Runton Scout Group: Beavers (age 6-8) Thur 6-7.15pm; Cubs (age 8-10 1/2) Tues 6.30-8pm; Scouts (age 10 1/2 - 14) Fri 7-9pm; Explorers (age 14-18) Mon 7-9pm. Details from Paul Henriksen, Tel: 01263 712288 North Norfolk Mencap Society Drop in Centre every Thurs 1pm-4pm at Merchants Place, Church St, Cromer Line Dancing every Wednesday at 7.30pm at Cromer Social Club - new dancers always welcome Cash Bingo every Thursday at Cromer Social Club - eyes down at 7.30pm - new members always welcome Bridge Club at The Morley Club, Sheringham. Duplicate Pairs Thursdays 7pm and Fridays 2pm. Tel 01263 822087 Whist Drive. Pilgrim Shelter, Trimingham. Every Thurs 1.45-4pm, £1.50 per head, to include cup of tea and raffle. Model Flying Club The Morley Club, Sheringham second Wednesday of the month. 7.30pm for 8pm. New members welcome. Contact 01263 511466. ROAB Lodge Wednesday nights 8.15pm. Shipden Lodge, The Cottage, Louden Road, Cromer Modern Sequence Dancing - Mons at East Runton Village Hall, 8pm-10.30pm. T: Brian Payne 01692 403071 North Norfolk Chess Club Fridays 7.30 at the Morley Club, 48 Cromer Rd, Sheringham. All welcome. Contact club secretary Peter Hodkinson 01263 823814 Cromer Country Market held in Cromer Community Hall on 1st and 3rd Friday of every month from 10am - 12noon Extend, gentle exercise to music for the over 60s. Northrepps Village Hall, Monday 2.30-3.30pm. Further info contact Lindsey 01263 768159 North Norfolk Pride Represents LGBT+ people in North Norfolk. See North Norfolk Pride Facebook page for information on our social events Cromer & Sheringham Brass band rehearses at Upper Sheringham Village Hall at 8pm on Thursdays where members of the public are welcome to come in and listen to the music being practiced. Steve Askew 01263 838411. Cromer Taekwondo School - Tues 6-8pm at Cromer Sports Centre. Open to any age between 6 and 65. New members welcome - 1st lesson free. Tel: 01263 711824 Cromer, Suffield Park Bowls Club, Station Road – Prize Bingo twice monthly October to April on Fridays at 7.30pm – bar, raffle, all welcome. Club House available to hire – licensed bar, catering supplied if required. Tel 01263 513542 or 01263 514555 Cromer 'Head-Space' OCD, BDD, Hoarding Issues & Anxiety Disorders Support group meets every fortnightly on a Thursday at Merchants Place, Cromer. Please contact Irene on Email: cromerheadspace@gmail.com Tel: 07856 549330 North Norfolk Model Engineering Club - meetings 1st Friday of each month at 7.30pm. A welcome is extended to visitors and prospective members of all ages. Further details from Gordon Ford on 01263 512350. Roughton Village Hall - Prize Bingo every third Friday in the month 7.30pm. All welcome Short Mat Bowls - Elderberries Sports and Social Club at Cromer Academy Sports Hall on Monday and Friday afternoons. Please contact Rose 01263 649390 Badminton - Elderberries Sports and Social Club Friendly but competitive badminton for the over 40s at Cromer Academy Sports Hall, Monday and Friday afternoons .Please contact Sheila 01263 761142 1st Rural Roughton Mill Scout Group Beavers (age 6-8) Mon 5.30-6.45pm. Cub Scouts (8 -10.5) Tue 7-8.30pm. Scouts (10.5 -14) Wed 7-9pm. Explorer Scouts (14 -18) Thu 7-9.30pm. Contact Carole on 01692 407868 Family Prize Bingo every Monday Woodlands Holiday Park, Trimingham. Book sales open 7pm, eyes down at 7.30. In aid of the East Anglian Air Ambulance Railway Quilting & Craft Group meet every second and fourth Tues of the month at the Parish Hall in The Londs, Overstrand 10am and 12 noon. Small Quarterly charge. Details Vivian Maggs on 01263 576986 West Runton Social Club, Water Lane, West Runton Tel 01263 838866 - Open Mic Night every Tues from 8.30pm, Cash Bingo every Wed 8.30pm, General Knowledge Quiz every Sun 8.30pm, Jamming Session last Sunday of the Month. Ideal Party Venue, Free to Hire, Drinks at Club Prices Mundesley Haig Bowls Club opens for the new outdoor season at 2pm on Saturday 21 April. New members welcome, just come along. Further info 01263 721815. Extend exercise for over 60s at East Runton Village Hall,
Tuesdays 2.30 - 3.30 Tel: 01692 407851 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 on alternate Wednesdays at 6.45pm at North Walsham High School, Spenser Avenue, North Walsham. For further information please visit www.nnsc.co.uk email northnorfolkspeakersclub@gmail.com or Tel Stuart 07775 793999 Fledgeling Music classes Friendly, dynamic, energetic and fun. A unique experience your child will love! 4 mths to 4 yrs. FREE taster class, members pay £4, younger siblings £2 babies of older siblings FREE. Paid half termly. www.fledgelingmusic.co.uk, telephone Lorna on 07500 221121 or e-mail: info@fledgelingmusic.co.uk Ruby's Prize Bingo – on the first Saturday of each month at 7.30pm at Lower Southrepps Social Club Slimming Club at Trimingham on Tuesdays at 1.45pm at Pilgrim Shelter. Tel 01263 579797 or 07799 060407 Bridge at Weybourne Village Hall. The Acol Club meets Tue 2pm. Chicago movement means no need to bring a partner. All abilities welcome. 01263 515588 / 01263 825061. Cantamus Choir - Thursday 7.30. At St. Margarets Church, Thorpe Market. Join our friendly group, some ability to read music an advantage. New members always welcome. Further details to Katayoun 01263 833847 or katayounpd@gmail.com Crazee Kidz Club (youth club) meets every 2nd and 4th Friday during term time at Roughton Village Hall between 7pm-8:30pm. Open to anyone aged 6-16, entry £1. Call Paddy or Chloe 01263 516892 www.crazeekidzclub.co.uk Martial Arts Judo - Tues nights - well established, friendly club Millfield Primary School, N Walsham, Hazel 01263 579345 St. Benet's Trefoil Guild (Guiding for Adults) meet at Guide H.Q. 4th Monday of the month 2pm Contact Ann Russell 01692 405295 for details Minni House Club - we are a group of like-minded individuals who love all things miniature and anything to do with dolls houses. We’re all from N Norfolk and meet second Thurs each month at Bodham Village Hall, 2pm - 4pm. Secretary Jan Boyden, 01263 826970. New members always welcome. Soul Church Cromer meets 1st Friday evening of every month 7.30pm – 9pm - cafe style at Huckleberries, Cromer (opposite church). Refreshments available, fun evenings with live music. Everyone welcome. We look forward to seeing you there! Poppy Crafters meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month between 2pm and 4pm in Upper Sheringham Village Hall. Come and join us for Needlecrafts including Patchwork/Sewing/Embroidery/Knitting and Crochet. All levels welcome. Contact Shirley on 01263 823499 evenings 6-8pm or email sheringhamquilter@gmail.com 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 Cantamus Choir Cantamus Choir invite new members to sing & laugh. Rehearsals Thursday 7.15pm for 7.30pm start Thorpe Market Church. No audition required. More info 01263 833847 or katayounpd@gmail.com Weybourne Folk Club third Sun each month Maltings Hotel, Weybourne 3-6 pm. Singers, musicians, poets and audience welcome. Free. Info Tony Baylis 01263 588781 or 07518 735299 e-mail tonyandcarmen@btinternet.com ‘Walsham Writers' Group is a small, friendly group of local writers. Meet every second Thurs to share our writing, inspire one another and offer constructive criticism. Open for new members. If you would like to try us out please contact us for further details – either Google Walsham Writers' Group and email us or visit our blog writeloudnclear.blogspot.com 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 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 Cromer Suffield Park Bowls Club Cash Bingo every Sunday eyes down at 7.30pm Continued on page 8...
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Debunking of January Divorce Rush
Clapham & Collinge Family Law Update by Neale Grearson
Recent statistics that have been published throw doubt on whether there is a rush for people to start Divorce Proceedings in January. Historically the media has drawn attention to what has been dubbed “D Day” being the first Monday in January when allegedly the most number of divorces are started in a year.
The figures that have been recently produced reveal that in fact more divorces are started in other periods during the year than the first quarter of the calendar year. In fact the attention drawn to “D Day” by the media and Solicitors has been criticised as resulting in more marriages coming to an end! Correctly (but perhaps cynically) it has also been pointed out that with the substantial delays that there are now with the centralised divorce arrangements to be able to time the starting of a divorce to a particular day at the beginning of January is almost impossible – but it did make good headlines!
There is always a period (sometimes short and sometimes long) between somebody deciding their marriage is over and the Proceedings actually being commenced. Solicitors will see clients at all stages in the breakdown of a relationship although very often clients only seek to instruct a Solicitor when they have already decided that their marriage is at an
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end and there is no prospect of a reconciliation. Solicitors will always talk to clients about the prospects of marriage guidance or counselling assisting but other than on rare occasions when an early meeting is sought very often people make decisions based on the ending of a relationship without first taking legal advice. It is the repercussions of that breakdown and possible divorce that people then take advice upon from a Family Solicitor.
There therefore appear to be no genuine “highs” or “lows” when more or less divorces are started during a year. However there are key “pinch points” when pressure is put on relationships and very often these relate to occasions when couples are forced into a 24/7 situation such as over Christmas or for long holidays together. It is therefore a little unrealistic to continue to talk about “D Day” or January being the key period when divorces are started.
Would You Pay Extra Tax To Fund Legal Aid? There has been a lot of recent national debate about whether everyone should accept an increase in their income tax to better fund the NHS system. When legal aid was cut some years ago for the majority of people this was done purely on financial grounds. In essence there was not enough money to go round and so choices had to be made. There were stringent cuts in the old family legal aid system now leaving many people not being able to afford
to take advice from a Solicitor.
It does seem that whatever political party will be in Government in the foreseeable future it is very unlikely that the legal aid system will change. Certainly there is nothing on the agenda of any of the parties to suggest that money will be set aside to resurrect the old legal aid system for civil work and in particular family advice. Would you agree to pay more income tax to be able to fund the divorce of somebody who financially cannot afford to pay for it themselves? Whilst this is simplistic in essence that is one of the choices that the Government has to make.
The emphasis therefore seems to be on who needs protection or support in priority to somebody else. Domestic violence has been identified as a key area where someone who is financially eligible should have legal aid for Family Proceedings but where do you draw the line? What about Proceedings that deal with children and their long-term future where there is no domestic violence – would you agree to pay more income tax so that those people can get legal aid?
To find out more or discuss your individual requirements in further detail, our dedicated Family Law solicitors will be delighted to help. Contact Neale Grearson for appointments at our North Walsham office on 01692 660230 or Sheringham on 01263 823398.
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Mists on the Marshes
Mists on the marshes swirl round you, Like a widow’s veil, hiding the view. Chilled, damp, enveloping greyness Shifts and drifts, to misdirect you. Few venture out in this weather, For most know it’s far better to be Inside, whilst fog swirls round your door, Or you’ll merge with the mists from the sea. It’s so easy to think there’s no danger, If you’ve lived with mists many a year, But, silently, they will surround you, And what’s known becomes something to fear! Stay away from the mists on the marshes, It only takes one misguided turn, Then the mists will close round and enfold you, And there’s no way you’ll ever return! Frances Wraight
REGULAR EVENTS
Continued from page 8... Acorns Parent and Toddler Group meets every Thurs (term-time only) at The Belfry School, Overstrand. Get out of the house for a chat and refreshments whilst your child plays. 1.30pm - 3 pm. £1 per adult. Tel 01263 579275 Parkinson UK - Aylsham & N Walsham Support Group Meet 2nd Tue each month 10.30-12.30 Sacred Heart Ch. Hall, Kings Arms St, N Walsham. Terry 01692 406486 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 REME Association Cromer & District Branch meetings held on the 1st Wednesday of each month at Halsey House, Norwich Road, Cromer. Ex REME personnel please do come and join us. Tel 01263 512450 Painting Classes - Painting and Drawing tuition for all levels of competence from beginners to those experienced at Roughton Village Hall on Mondays 1.30pm to 3.30pm. £60 for 10 sessions. John Bardell 01603 456602 Gresham Village Parent and Toddler Group meet in the hall at Gresham Village School and Nursery on Thursdays 1.15pm - 3pm - all 01263 577349 for further details MS monthly Drop-In, 10am - 12noon, last Thur each month at Sheringham Community Centre, Holway Road. Anyone affected by MS welcome. Details 01263 579453 Railway Quilters and Craft Group meet on 2nd and 4th Tuesday between 10-12am at Overstrand Parish Hall, The Londs Contact Viv 01263 576986 Northrepps Over 60s Luncheon Club meet on the 3rd Thursday of every month at Northrepps Village Hall. All welcome. For further details ring Barry 01263 579782 Beading group at Beading Fantastic in Holt - meets one Saturday a month, 1 to 4 pm. Friendly group welcomes new ladies - contact Olga 01263 514173 olgaingram@aol.com or Lisa at Beading Fantastic 01263 713570 info@beadingfantastic.com Rock (Buns) & Rolling (Pins) W.I. meet third Wed each month (except Dec- second Wed) at The Kings Arms Hotel, North Walsham at 7pm. We are open to all ages but aim to appeal to younger women. Visitors welcome. For more info email elsa-sequeira@hotmail.com North Norfolk Amateur Radio Group (NNARG) meet every week on Thursdays 9am-12am at 88 Central Road, Cromer. We can offer advice, workshop facilities and Amateur radio licence training up to advanced level. Ring Bill 01263 512377 or Charlie 01263 824275 for info Cromer Folk Club at The Cottage, Louden Road. Second Fri of month 8pm. FREE. Open to all - folk musicians, singers, orators, poets, or just plain listeners who enjoy a laid back scenario and friendly atmosphere. Bittern Line runs to Cromer Station and returns at convenient times for those who enjoy a selection of Real Ales without driving. Royal Air Forces Association Sheringham & District branch, regular meetings & social events. Former members of RAF & WRAF inc. family members welcome. Jack Broughton Chairman/Secretary on 01263 479507. Overstrand Gardening Club meets first Tuesday of the month at the Parish Hall at 2.30pm. Tel 01263 512350 Cromer Social Club - Wed 11.30am-2.30pm Light exercise, bingo, lunch. 7pm onwards Line dancing. Thurs 6.30pm Bingo - Cash Prizes 7.30pm. Sat 8.30pm Live Band. Sun 8.30pm Karaoke. 01263 512542 Roughton & District Women's Institute meet at Roughton Village Hall on second Wed each month 7.30pm. Further info Maureen Wells 01263 768106
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Curtains
My head is going round and round, I’m getting in a tizz. I’m measuring for curtains - what a pain it is! Inches into centimetres, turn them back again. How many yards or metres do I need for each curtain? Should they be ready-lined or with linings separate? Should they be plain or patterned, brightly coloured or sedate? So many choices I must make, it makes me want to cry! Slats or nets for privacy? These problems multiply! I think I’ll have a cup of tea and rest my weary brain, So I’m refreshed and ready, to face it once again. After hours and hours of this, I’m really in a bind, So stuff the nets and curtains - I’m going to have a blind!
The Fellowship Choir meet Mon at St.Andrews Church 10am-11.30am. Friendly choir with varied programme. New members welcome. 01263 761482 or 01263 514048 Jazz At The Goat Norfolk Dixieland Jazz Band at The Goat Inn, Skeyton on the first Sunday of every month at 1.30 pm. Free. To book table for lunch Tel 01692 538600 1st Suffield Park Guides - Wed eve term time for girls aged 10-15years Register your interest at: www.girlguiding.org.uk/get_involved/volunteer/ register_your_interest.aspx Free taster sessions available Sing for Joy! Community singing group open to all. Meets Thursday mornings 10am -11.30am at Community Centre, Garden St. Contact Teresa Verney www.teresaverney.com or just turn up! Mundesley Table Tennis Club Coronation Hall most Thur from 7pm. All players from age 8 and of any standard of play are welcome. Tel 01263 722930 or 07828 175493 North Norfolk Amateur Radio Group (NNARG) meet every week on Thursdays 9am-12am at 88 Central Road, Cromer. We can offer advice, workshop facilities and Amateur radio licence training up to advanced level. Ring Bill 01263 512377 or Charlie 01263 824275 for info Tai Chi for Arthritis at Cromer Community Hall in Garden Street, Wednesday afternoons 2pm. For more details please contact Cath Brooker 01263 823007 North Norfolk Chess Club every Friday 7.30pm Morley club Sheringham. Looking for new players of all abilities and especially welcome new players and kids. We have both adult and junior teams that play in the Norfolk chess leagues. Anyone is welcome to pop in for a game. Tel Alex 01263 822087 http://www.northnorfolkchessclub.org.uk Gresham Village Hall Table Top Sales on 1st Saturday every month from 3 October 2015 until 2 April 2016 - set up at 8.30am, doors open 9am, tables £5. All proceedings to Hall funds – the hall is next to Gresham Church on East Beckham Lane NR11 8RT. Bookings and enquiries please call Mr D Logan on 01263 577691 Walking Football at Erpingham Multi-Use Games Area (NR11 7QD) every Wednesday at 10am £2 per session and evening Walking Football sessions 7.30pm - 8.30pm £2.50 per session every Tuesday under floodlights when necessary. All sessions are led by a qualified instructor, with warm-up and warm-down at either end to help prevent injuries. Just turn up and play, or phone Bill on 07979 633000 for more info West Runton Bowls Club Friendly roll ups with refreshments. 1.45 pm Mon – Wed – Sat. Some equipment available. Flat soled shoes must be worn. All welcome. Cromer Society Poetry Group meets first Wed each month at 2pm. Contact Arthur Windridge 01263 515138. New members welcome. Info on other Society activities contact General Secretary Mrs S Evans 01263 514314 cromersoc.webplus.net’ Dilham Jazz Workshop meets 8pm to 10pm on 1st & 3rd Tuesdays each month at Dilham Village Hall. If you play an instrument or are looking to expand your playing ability by 'keeping your hand in' the workshop would be pleased to see you. 07703 697397 or turn up on the night Alcoholics Anonymous meet every Tuesday and Friday at 7pm for 7.15pm at Cromer Methodist Church Hall, Hall Road, Cromer NR27 9DT. Anyone who wants to stop drinking is welcome. AA Helpline is 01603 621168’ North Norfolk Parrot Owners Group - if you own, or are owned by, parrots and want to meet like-minded people to discuss all things Parrot, email Parrot_Karen@yahoo.com Mundesley and District SSAFAgettes meet 3rd Wednesday every month 1.45pm for 2pm to plan social activities and fundraising for SSAFA. Coronation Hall, 26 Cromer Rd., NR11 8BE. Come join us, meet new friends and help those that serve. 01692 400877 lambert.ja@icloud.com Mini Trampoline Fitness Classes - low- impact exercise for all ages and abilities. Work at your own level - everyone welcome! £4 per session. Erpingham Village Hall, Thursdays 7.15 -8pm. More details Amy 07813 320484 Ballroom Dancing at Tithe Barn, Horstead very Thursday evening between 8pm and 10pm –ballroom, Latin and rock
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and roll dancing by the Wellington Dance Group to music from CDs. The club is very social and tea and coffee and biscuits are served at half time! There is room for about 10 couples and at the moment we have space for a further three couples. If you are interested please contact Marion on 01263 837512 or the leaders of the Club Mr & Mrs Cox on 01603 737907 ME/CFS Support Group meets at 2.30pm on the first Saturday of each month at St Peter's Church Hall, The Boulevard, Sheringham, NR26 8QS for friendship, info and understanding. Further details from Joe or Kath on 01263 740044, or just come along. Sheringham Anxiety and Depression Club. Meet at Lighthouse Church 62 Cromer Road Sheringham NR26 8RT. 1st and 3rd Tue each month 7-9pm. Luke 07964 542602 1st Suffield Park Guides, who meet in Cromer - meet every Wednesday during term time and they are more than happy to welcome any new members, girls aged 1014. Free taster sessions can be arranged for anyone who may be interested. Register your interest at www.girlguiding.org.uk/information-for-parents/register-your-daughter/ Cromer in Bloom meet most Tuesday mornings at 10am. If you would like to help alongside a friendly group of volunteers, please ring Jim Bond 01263 514515 Cancer Support North Norfolk - Free Drop-in Centre on 1st Wednesday every month 2pm - 4pm at St Peters Church Hall, The Boulevard, Sheringham NR26 8QS. All welcome. Come and join us for a cup of tea and a chat, obtain information about the support that Macmillan offers etc. For more details telephone 07908 061781 Overstrand Evening WI - meetings held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm at The Parish Hall, The Londs, Overstrand Weekly Cash Bingo every Tues at 1st Cromer Sea Scout Headquarters, Overstrand Road, Cromer, NR27 OJH doors open at 7.30pm, eyes down at 8pm. Light refreshments available. Further details Hilary 01263 513820 Cash Bingo at Cromer Football Club (opposite Hospital) every Tuesday re-starting on Tuesday 5 September doors open 6.30pm, eyes down 7.30pm. Tea/coffee/drinks available from the Bar. All welcome ‘Sheringham Stroke Support Group meet at Anchor Close Community Room in Sheringham from Wednesday 6 September then fortnightly at 2.15pm. Secretary Bernice Escott, Telephone 07553 642413 or escottbea@gmail.com’ Norfolk Broads Concert Band always welcomes new brass, woodwind or percussion players. We rehearse Thursday evenings (7.15pm) at Repps with Bastwick. For details email andyp@norfolkbroadsconcertband.co.uk North Norfolk Coalition against the Cuts and Trade Council are a campaigning group opposed to the policies of austerity and privatisation in the NHS, mental and physical health, social care, education etc. Meet 1st Wed every month at Sheringham Community Centre, Holway Road, Sheringham at 7.30pm. Tel 01263 823093 Walking Netball - everyone welcome at Erpingham MultiUse Games Area (NR11 7QD), Fridays 10.30am. More info from Ros Fretwell 01263 768262 - or just turn up and play. Invidea Voices meet at Cromer Methodist church every Wednesday at 7.30pm. We are a rock and soul choir with no auditioning and 2 free taster sessions. More info at www.invidiavoices.co.uk or ring 01603 464532 North Norfolk Concert Band meets every Monday at 7.30pm at Gresham Village Hall. New players always welcome. For more information please contact Maxine (Secretary) on 07810 251898 or email maxine@john-lewis.com 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 for further details
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Cromer Library News
Special Events
Music Mirrors 2 workshops Monday 19 and 26 March 2pm - 4 pm - for Care Staff and other Carers, these workshops are run by the Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. These sessions will support those caring for others by looking at how music can relate to memory and feelings. Limited places available. Booking essential. IConnect - struggling with your Smartphone or Tablet? Have you got a device that needs setting up? Do you need help mastering your smartphone or tablet? Call us to book a 1-1 session with our IConnect tutor Maddie. Sessions available Tuesday 20 March from 10am - 5pm. Charges apply, 30 minutes £10, 1 hour £17.50, 1hour 30 mins £27.50, 2 hours £35. Booking essential.
Regular Events
Just a Cuppa - 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 2 for 1 offer on DVDs and music CDs every Monday and Friday. All DVDs cost £2 to borrow. Saturday Stories and Crafts 10 March 11am – 12noon - come along and join the fun. Take part in activities for younger children. Bounce and Rhyme - 2nd and 4th Friday mornings of the month, next dates are 9 & 23 March 10.30am Events Coming Soon 11.15am. Come along and join in the fun. No bookDigital Photography workshops - more details to ing required. follow. Please contact the library if you would like to Seated Exercise Thursday 10.30 – 11.15am. Sesbe involved with these. sions in conjunction with North Norfolk District Council. Contact 01263 516305, wyn.nurse@north-norfolk.gov.uk. North Norfolk Association for the Blind Monday 5 March from 10am to 1pm - a signposting session. No booking required. Cromer Carer’s Cafe 1st Thursday on alternate months 1pm – 3pm - do you look after a relative, friend or neighbour who is ill, disabled, has a mental health problem or learning difficulty? If the answer is yes, then you are a carer. Relax, meet new people, enjoy activities and guest speakers. Next meeting at the library is 5tApril. No booking required. Poetry Group meets last Thursday in the month at 2.30pm - come along and enjoy discussing poetry with other like-minded people. Cromer Visually Impaired Book Group now meeting on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 2pm if you are visually impaired come and join a 1a Church Street, Cromer, NR27 9ER small, friendly reading
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group run by the North Norfolk Association for the Blind. Home Delivery Service - if you love reading or listening to books but find it difficult to get to the library, we have volunteers from the Royal Voluntary Service who can deliver books to your door once a month. The Home Library Service is for people who are unable to get out of the home whether permanently or temporarily. Family History Drop In group 1st Saturday of each month 10am – 12pm - keen to research your family tree but not sure where to start? Our in sessions are for anyone interested in researching their family history. Next meeting 3 March. We have free access to FINDMYPAST ON-LINE. Knit and Natter 3rd Friday of each month 10.30am – 12noon - do you enjoy knitting? Norfolk Knitters knit for charity. Items are sent to those in need in 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.
For more information or to book a place on any events, please call 01263 512850 or email cromer.lib@norfolk.gov.uk Prince of Wales Road, Cromer NR27 9HS
Cromer Library Opening Hours: Mon 9.30am – 7pm Tues 9.30am – 5pm Weds 9.30am – 1pm Thurs 9.30am – 5pm Fri 9.30am – 7pm Sat 10.00am – 1pm
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Quiz Night at Weybourne Village Hall on Saturday 17 March doors open 7.30pm for 8pm start. £6 per head – includes a hot supper. Proceeds to Weybourne Community Fund. Bring your own drinks and glasses. Booking essential - please call Sandy on 01263 588883 Indoor Boot Sale at Weybourne Village Hall, Beach Lane NR25 7SR on Saturday 3 March 11am until 2pm - crafts, toys, books, nearly new. £5 a table Tel David 01263 588529 to book. Refreshments available. Proceeds towards the village hall refurbishment fund
Come & Sing Workshop & Performance Stainer’s ‘The Crucifixion’ on Good Friday 30 March at St Margaret’s Church, Thorpe Market, Church Road, NR11 8UA this is the occasion in the choir calendar when choral singers are invited to join Cantamus Choir, our invited soloists and Geoffrey Hunter on the organ in an afternoon workshop from 3pm - 5pm concluding with an evening performance at 6.30pm at St Margaret’s Church, to which everyone is welcome. To book contact: antamussingers@gmail.com
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Keeping Abreast Group, Cromer Coffee & Chat Drop-in Session on Wednesday 28 March 10am -12 at Merchants Place, 16 Church Street, Cromer, NR27 9GW. 01263 519454 drop in for coffee and a chat and to find out more about Breast Reconstruction following breast cancer. Volunteers who have had reconstruction will be on hand to offer support, provide information and chat about breast reconstruction in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. For more information please see our website www.keepingabreast.org.uk
Diabetes UK North Norfolk Group following the group's AGM on Thursday 22 March, to which everybody is welcome, our guest speaker is Lotte Shaw from Co-op Estate Planning giving an informal community group talk about later life planning. The meeting starts at 7.30pm at Cromer Methodist Church Hall. For more information please contact Jackie or David on 01692 405492 or visit www.north-norfolk.diabetesukgroup.org
NORTH EAST NORFOLK BIRD CLUB - Mannington Hall for Winter
The last few months have been a very busy time for The Sheringham Players as they prepare for their spring production in March. Rehearsals are always a lot of fun, and preparations for this production have been no exception, while the serious business of learning lines, preparing costumes and props and final preparations are completed by cast and crew. The production features two one act plays under the title 'Play On' and includes some well-known and
Birds of Woodlands and Farmland on Saturday 17 March 9am to 1pm - this walk is aimed particularly at those starting out birding, and the walk is designed to allow us to view common species. We will meet at the car-park to Mannington Hall (TG 141321). Mannington Hall is to the east of the minor road from Matlaske to Saxthorpe, and west of the minor road from Matlaske to Itteringham; it is signposted from both (brown signs) The postcode for the hall itself is NR11 7BB, and this will take you to the car-park which is obvious by the gates to the hall. There is an honesty box for car park (£2 donation requested), and toilets. From the car-park we will do a circular walk, including the hide, covering a range of habitats from wet woodland, farmland and parkland. The circular walk and can be very wet underfoot so wellingtons are advised. We anticipate being out for 4 hours. Children are welcome if accompanied by well-behaved adults, but we regret no dogs. To keep the club's carbon footprint small, please consider car sharing. Leader Janice Darch
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established members of The Players working on and off stage, and a number of new members who are also involved for the first time.
The first play directed by Tim Travers is a bittersweet comedy by Simon Williams entitled 'Happy Birthday Me ' and tells the story of retired actress Margot Buchanan who just wanted "a bottle of Claret and a couple of winners at Sandown" for her birthday. Instead she receives three separate visitors; her ex-husband Leo, an ageing film star fresh from a punch-up with a reporter, Leo's current wife Judy, and his latest mistress Sadie, an aspiring Shakespearian Juliet seeking Margot's acting advice.
Just as the inevitable fireworks kick off, Leo surprises everyone ... and then the kissogram shows up ... 'Happy Birthday Me' is a touching and very funny comedy based on the authors earlier full-length play 'Laying the Ghost'.
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Thursday 1 March at 7pm Illustrated Talk Birds and their Gift of Music by Mike Green at Suffield Park Bowls Club, Station Road, Cromer
Wednesday 7 March at 10.30am Extended Lecture Course Byzantine Art by Margaret Forrester 8. Churches in Venice at the Cottage, Louden Road. Further details from Chris Branford 01263 510120 Wednesday 7 March at 2pm The Cromer Society
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Fair on Saturday 3 March at 2.30pm in Gresham Village Hall (NR11 8RT) – cakes, bric-a-brac, books, cards, gifts, raffle, tombola, competitions, Fairtrade stall and much more! Refreshments tea/coffee and Hot Cross Buns. In aid of Church Funds Cromer Music Evenings at the Belfry Centre 23a Cromer Road, Overstrand NR27 0NT
Sunday 25 March at 3pm - London Metropolitan Brass - Emily Mitchell, trumpet, Stuart Beard tuba, Tom Freeman-Attwood trumpet , Ben Hulme horn and Benny Vernon trombone. London Metropolitan Brass were formed in 2016 with current students at the Royal Academy of Music, selected to represent the Academy in this newly-formed quintet. In 2017, the quintet won the Worshipful Company of Musicians Brass Ensembles Prize and have quickly become a well-established chamber ensemble
Weybourne Village Hall charity dance ballroom, sequence, latin Saturday 10th March 7.30pm 10.30pm Including Refresments also raffle All proceeds to Big C Tel 01328 864404
The second play, directed by Hazel Randall, is a follow up to the last sell out production of a Grimley play by The Sheringham Players in 2015. 'Last Panto in Little Grimley' by David Tristram features the long overdue sequel to the tremendously popular 'Last Tango in Grimley' and sees Gordon, Margaret, Joyce and Bernard from the Little Grimley Amateur Dramatics Society tackle the Christmas pantomime with predictable hilarious results.
The performances are at The Sheringham Little Theatre from Thursday 15 - Saturday 17 March at 7.30pm and tickets are now available from the theatre box office at just £12.
Would you like to win free tickets to our next production? Then just visit our website at www.sheringham-players.org.uk and complete the online questionnaire to enter our free prize draw. Poetry Group - this month’s selection of Poems was chosen in February. Further details from Arthur Windridge 01263 515138
Wednesday 7 March at 7pm Recorded Music Evening France Lee presents Women Composers at Suffield Park Bowls Club, Station Road, Cromer. Further details from William Bestelink 01263 514045
Wednesday 14 March at 10.30am Extended Lecture Course Byzantine Art by Margaret Forrester 9. Churches in Norman Sicily at the Cottage, Louden Road. Further details from Chris Branford 01263 510120
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Cromer Chamber of Trade AGM
The Chamber holds its Annual General Meeting on 5 March. This is a chance look back on a successful year as well as to plan ahead.
The last 12 months have seen the Chamber represent Cromer at the Norfolk Show, produce better maps and signage for visitors to the town, establish efffective links with the Town and District Councils, and hold the first joint meeting with the Sheringham Chamber which was attended by our MP, Normal Lamb. The Chamber also serves as a valuable forum for its members, and makes good use of Facebook and other social media to advertise services and events, share information, and even offer early warnings about dodgy £10 notes cirulating in the town or sightings of known shop-lifters. This aspect came into its own during the difficulties we experienced after Carnival week.
For the coming 12 months, Chamber members will continue to coordinate our efforts to ensure we make the most of our high-profile events, such as the up-coming Crab & Lobster Festival. We will again be at the County Show.
We now have 67 local businesses as members of the Chamber. But the landscape is constantly changing. Every year, new businesses come while others go. The Chamber is always keen to welcome new members. It is only with the active participation of local businesses that we can achieve our main aim which is to promote the trading and business interests of the town and our members.
If you would like more information about the Chamber, please to our website at www.cromberchamber.org.uk.
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Shop clearance, house move, and our daughter growing up! All quality items, some new. Baby & toddler, shoes, clothing, toys etc all at great prices Winter, Summer, Halloween, Christmas, dressing up! Plus Avon, jewellery, general household items.
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Recently we protested and campaigned on local streets against the closure of Benjamin Court as an NHS hospital.
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New horizons for ‘Wissie’ - to guest at Beamish this year
M&GN society favourite, Hudson Clarke 0-6-0T 1700 Wissington is to visit the world famous open air museum at Beamish in County Durham this summer - new horizons indeed for the loco which spent almost its entire working life in the a very different industrial setting, feeding BSC’s largest sugar refinery in the Fens.
Society chairman Neil Sharpe says “We are delighted to have forged Peter Mayne 1700 Wissington pictured at links with yet another Sheringham station on M&GN railway. The Beamish Society Members’ Day, 7 October 2017 Museum approached us to the hire Wissington for three months over the summer. This is the peak time for the museum and so ‘Wissie’ will be seen by the large numbers of people who visitor the highly popular attraction over these months.”
Draft contracts were still under discussion at the time of writing but Mr Sharpe feels that “the deal is 99.9% done.” Wissie’s stay will involve around 60 steamings which will bring in enough cash to pay for its new tyres and, as Society Engineer Keith Ashford so eloquently put it, “leave enough change for a bag of chips”. “We are grateful to volunteer Rob Gibbons for introducing us to Beamish” says Mr Sharpe, “and to Keith Ashford for negotiating the deal.”
The loco will head north directly to Beamish after the end of its current stay at the Colne Valley Railway in June.
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CROMER AND SHERINGHAM PROBUS CLUB
On Tuesday 6 February, members of Cromer and Sheringham Probus Club were given an excellent and enthusiastic talk by Simon Kinder, deputy head at Gresham’s School, and a history teacher for 14 years. The advertised title had been ‘Four Closet Communists’, though the talk mentioned others also who eventually became spies; many of these had been educated locally.
Throughout the ages the north of Norfolk has been vulnerable to attack, from Elizabethan plans to build a fort to protect against the Spanish Armada to ‘on the ground’ spying activity for the Germans in WWII. In the lead up to WWII a Dutch-owned property company built, for supposedly Dutch settlers (actually working for the Third Reich), red-roofed barns, which subsequently turned out to be embryonic airfield buildings!
Amongst many other interesting details, Simon mentioned that since the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution, the USSR had become a “bogeyman” for some western countries. In the 1930s, rather than embarking on routine spying activity the Russians targeted the young, idealistic young men at major British universities. Many recruited at Cambridge and Oxford had been educated at Gresham’s School in Holt -- these included Burgess, McLean, Philby, Blunt & Cairncross, collectively known in the USSR as the ‘Magnificent 5’.
The talk was very well received and the audience’s questions were excellently fielded by Simon Kinder, who was thanked by the Chairman.
Our next meeting at The Links Hotel, West Runton, will be on Tuesday 6 March, when (after lunch) our speaker will be Paul Richards on the subject of “Kings Lynn and the Hanseatic League”. If you are a retired or nearly retired professional or business man and would like to join us at one of our future meetings you will be warmly welcomed. Please contact our lunch secretary Dave Vickery on 01263 824306 or visit our website www.candsprobus.club for more information.
SHERINGHAM & CROMER LIONS CLUB
Apologies from the Press Secretary for a mistake in the last article. This should have read as follows : ‘Visit The Forum in Norwich on Saturday 24 March, between 9am and 5pm to enjoy meeting Lions and other like-minded people who enjoy being part of a Group for local fundraising and social activities. Age is unimportant - being young at heart is paramount. You may find that you would like to join one of the Lions Clubs in Norfolk. We look forward to meeting you there’.
LEARN LIFE SAVING CPR SKILLS on Tuesday 27 March at 7 pm at The Morley Club, Cromer Road, Sheringham. Free entry and tuition. British Heart Foundation are organising and presenting this event with Sheringham & Cromer Lions Club. We would encourage everyone to attend. There will be a raffle at the conclusion to raise funds for The British Heart Foundation.
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Sails return to Horsey Windpump for first time since 2014
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Last month the newly finished sails were lifted into place atop the National Trust landmark. Nine months after the cap was returned following conservation by the charity, Horsey Windpump was finally complete once again. Winter storms and heavy rain that led to higher than normal water levels on the Broads delayed the lift.
The Windpump has been without sails since 2014. After they were removed following winter storm damage rendered them unsafe. Subsequent investigations uncovered extensive rot in the cap and an ambitious project began to see this Broadland landmark restored to full working order.
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3,000 square feet of high quality displays. Catering for all tastes and budgets. Suppliers of quality kitchen, bathroom equipment and ceramic tiles. We offer a ‘whole house’ package, from our free, no obligation design and quotation service, through to installation. A one stop shop for peace of mind. Unit 2, Old Station Yard, Norwich Road, Cromer, Norfolk NR27 0HF
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North Walsham and District Branch of Cats Protection
Several of the cats mentioned last time have now left for their new homes and there has been a lot of interest in those that are still with us. The remaining young cat from the previous multi cat household has also joined her new family.
Gandalf is looking much better as his scars are now healing. The other three cats were due to come in last week but, unfortunately, our volunteer who was due to look after them was ill so their arrival was put on hold. Hopefully these three lovely cats will be with us by the time you read this. We have had instructions from the lady who is kindly looking after them in the meantime, to make sure that Tripod, who as her name suggests only has three legs, gets special attention as she cannot scratch behind her ear. We are very grateful to this lady who is making sure they are well fed and safe until they can join us.
We have, on occasion, mentioned the colony of cats on the industrial estate. Although help has been given at several locations there, the bulk of the cats are on one site and are being fed regularly by a caring cat lover. We were therefore worried to see that there had been a large fire on the estate and were concerned that some of the cats might have been in the area and could have been harmed. When we called our friend he was able to reassure us that the cats he cares for were safe and well. There are still some cats there that have to be caught and neutered and we are keeping our fingers crossed that all are caught soon, before it gets 20
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warmer and the cats start to breed again. Most are last year’s kittens which unfortunately evaded capture until too old to come into care to be socialised and found new homes. I believe most of the companies on the industrial estate are now aware that we are happy to help and, as well as paying for the adults to be Darcy, handsome young lad with neutered, will take the kittens lovely orange eyes into care providing they are still quite small. We are always happy to help anyone in this situation if they contact us.
If you are interested in receiving help to neuter your cat/kitten, please ring 07880 256948 it (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) 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.
We are now on Facebook. You can find us under Cats Protection North Walsham.
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CROMER TOWN COUNCIL
the windows with scenes depicting Cromer. Please could any businesses would like to sponsor a window contact the Town Clerk for further information.
NORTH LODGE, OVERSTRAND ROAD, CROMER, NR27 0AH Telephone 01263 512254 www.cromertown.org or use QR code opposite Twitter @north_lodge Facebook @CromerTown Council
Contacts: Julie Chance 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 2018 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.
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 7pm, Wednesday 14 March 2018 Cromer Parish Hall Chaired by Mayor of Cromer Cllr. John Frosdick AGENDA 1. Welcome from Mayor of Cromer 2. Minutes of the Annual Town Meeting held on 15 March 2017 3. Guest speakers: Cliveden Conservation - Restoration of Cromer War Memorial Mr John Boisson – County Chairman, Royal British Legion 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
COMMUNITY OPEN DAY CROMER CEMETERY CHAPEL As part of a project to refurbish the chapel at the main Cromer Cemetery, it is hoped to replace the small opaque glass panels in
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The children in the Ukraine orphanage are very happy as their Christian summer camp has been booked and they look forward to lots of laughter, food and fun.
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Our annual sale at the Parish Hall in Cromer was a very successful event. All the volunteers worked tirelessly and the result was £2000 more than we have raised before.
Thank you to the musicians who gave their time freely to make it a lovely time together
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Information on any meetings or matters arising can be obtained from the Town Clerk on 01263 512254.
Local children too are not forgotten as the Canaan Centre mini bus will be on the road for another year, bringing them to their club in Sheringham and enjoying trips to other places.
Jams, Chutneys and Pickles 7 West Street, Cromer. tel: 01263 519 039
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GRANT APPLICATIONS The deadline for receipt of grant applications from the Annual Grant Fund is 09 March 2018. Please contact the Deputy Town Clerk for an application form.
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Who Let the Dads Out? Weekend group for men and preschool children Sat 10th March | Parish Church | 8.30-10.30am Calling all Dads, Grandads & Male Carers. Just £2 per family including fresh bacon rolls, coffee and toys for your preschool toddler to play with Contact us if you would like more information
Mothers’ Day Sunday 11th March | Parish Church | 10.45am Join us for our annual Mothers’ Day Service to celebrate ALL special women in our lives. Informal and suitable for all-ages FREE posy of flowers or chocolate for ALL ladies Men’s Breakfast Saturday 17th March | St Martin’s Hall | 8-10am Cooked breakfast with tea & coffee. Relax, chat, hear a guest speaker T 01263 512000 E office@cromer-church.org.uk www.cromer-church.org.uk
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Cromer Marrams Bowls Club Tales from the Bowling Green ...
News from the Marrams Club House Cromer Marrams Bowls Club, on the Runton Road, have continued to be busy during the winter months.
Although the season is still several weeks away the ‘green team’ have remained busy during the winter tending the grass. It is already looking in prime condition for an early April start.
All the fixtures for the three leagues we are playing in in 2018 have been
arranged. These start at the beginning of May. Neil has been busy arranging nearly 30 friendly games, home and away around the county, and touring teams visiting Cromer.
Bernice has been busy arranging new ‘kit’ for the forthcoming season. A change of design for the club shirts and club zip jackets with the addition of a club waterproof jacket (hopefully not required during the season!)
If you have a desire to be a bowler, why not visit us before the season begins to find out what a friendly bunch we are! All abilities can be catered for. You would be most welcome at the club house on a Wednesday afternoon at 1.45pm (short mat bowling) or Friday evening at 7.15pm (bar open and short mat bowling). Hope to see you there or contact Neil on 01236 513901 for more info.
THREE YEARS ON – JORDAN LIFTS THE TROPHY beat the rapidly improving FOR THE FIRST TIME Ross Murray 3-1. Sanville Three years ago, playing off a handicap of +3 Matthew Jordan was runner up in Cromer Squash Club’s annual handicap tournament but last month, with his handicap increased by seven points to -4, he became the 29th different player to lift the prestigious handicap trophy as he overcame a four point handicap differential to beat Martin Sanville, who was contesting his fourth final in the past nine years, 17-15 15-12 15-9 in an absorbing and well contested final.
To just say that Jordan won in straight games would be doing the older Sanville a dis-service as the two opening games could easily have gone either way. The match was full of good long rallies , many of which Sanville dominated but Jordan’s anticipation and speed around the court proved decisive as he ensured he stayed in the rallies without giving Sanville the chance to play a winning shot. He covered all four corners of the court brilliantly and Sanville was forced into making errors at decisive times as he attempted to land the all important winning shot.
Sanville did save had a hard week’s squash. game balls in the He played brilliantly to beat first game and the four times former pulled the score champion John Baker in the back from 12-14 first round as he took full to lead 15-14 and advantage of an eight point have a game point advantage in the handicap of his own but and then won two extremely Jordan took the close matches against next three points Eamonn North (7) and Matt to take the game Moore (6) Martin Sanville (left) and Matthew Jordan 17-15 and from Technical Director Barry then on he never Starling was among the large crowd who took really looked back. The second game was advantage of watching the final from the new equally close but at 12-12 Jordan won three glass fronted viewing gallery on the balcony successive points to win the game 15-12 and and said afterwards: “The tournament was held as Sanville tired from his efforts Jordan took for the first time in 1981 and by my reckoning control of the third game, winning it 15-9 to Jordy is the 29th different player to have won clinch his first title. the title. It just goes to show what a great Earlier in the tournament Jordan had come leveller the handicap tournament is and the through a difficult quarter final against young final never fails to disappoint. This year was Henry Baker, to whom he was giving thirteen no exception and once again the handicapping points and then in the semi-final he narrowly committee got things right.”
Cromer Bridge Club
Cromer Bridge Club is an old established club in Cromer that, with an ageing membership, finds itself seriously in need of new members.
We are a very friendly club that puts the emphasis on the enjoyment of the game.
We meet at The Cottage, Louden Road in Cromer on a Monday evening from 7pm to approximately 10pm. There are usually four to five tables and play is duplicate.
At its AGM in an effort to boost membership, the Club agreed to take the unusual step of opening the Club to players arriving without a prearranged partner and still be guaranteed a game for the evening.
Fit Together Walks
If you are new to Fit Together, please arrive 20 mins early. For more information contact Melanie Brown on 07766 259999.
Regrettably this is not an invitation to learn to play the game of bridge, rather your game will need to be of a reasonable standard, together with an understanding of basic bidding systems.
If you plan to come along to the Club please arrive by 6.40pm at the latest to allow time to sort out a partner.
Possibly you are one of those who play at home with friends or have played in the past then this offer could be for you. Why not come along, meet new people and make new friends. If you already have a partner, all the better come with them.
For more information please call Tony O’Shea on 01263 512951.
Monday 5 March – 11am - Northrepps Hungry Hill Walk – Grade 3 – Approx. 2.75 miles – A walk with gentle gradients along minor roads, tracks and woodland paths. Meet at the Foundry Arms CP, Church Street, Northrepps, NR27 0AA. Wednesday 14 March – 10:30am - West Runton
to Beeston Bump Walk – Grade 3 – Approx. 3 miles – A scenic walk on grass, dirt and pavement with a steep gradient. Meet at The Village Inn PH CP, West Runton, NR27 9QT.
Printed copies of the full Fit Together programme are available at Cromer Tourist Information Centre
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Cromer £280,000 This lovely modern property built by Norfolk Homes is ideally situated for the town & beach in a very popular residential area. It has 3/4 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, garage, parking & an enclosed rear garden. EPC C77.
Cromer £165,000 Situated in the centre of the town, this delightful second floor 2 bed apartment has been renovated & upgraded throughout to a very high standard. It has great views over Evington Lawns & the Sea. No upward chain. EPC C74.
Bodham £525,000 This historic old village school & adjoining house dates back to 1877. Change of use has been granted to convert the school in to 3 dwellings or to convert into a family home. It is situated right next to the village playing field. EPC F35.
Cromer £215,000 An extremely well presented 2 bedroom semi-detached house situated within a popular residential area of the town & convenient for local amenities, the railway station & close to delightful countryside walks. EPC D68.
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This is a beautifully presented 3 bedroom semi-detached house which has retained much of its original character. It has 2 reception rooms, 2 lovely gardens & off road parking. Early viewing is highly advised to appreciate all it has to offer. Call Henleys to arrange a viewing. EPC C69.
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Cromer £295,000 *** STAMP DUTY £4750 PAID*** This delightful ground floor apartment has been upgraded throughout but keeping its original features. 2 bedrooms, reception room, cellar, garage, parking & private gardens. Viewing is essential. EPC E44.
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Cromer £175,000 A well presented detached bungalow set on the outskirts of Cromer in a popular residential area. The bungalow boasts 2 Reception rooms, kitchen, 2/3 bedrooms, bathroom, low maintenance gardens & has huge potential. EPC D57.
Cromer Times 536 March 3rd 2018