Cromer Times December 2022

Matthew

Leonard Thomas

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Cromer

judged everyone is Welcome Everyone has seen their

bills increase so everyone will be welcome to visit the warm space and keep warm when they have turned their heating off Phil Harris, Chair of Cromer Community Association says “Due to the generosity of Victory Homes Community Fund, Central England Coop, Morrisons, The Cooperative Group, The Food Bank, individuals and our wonderful volunteers we will be open all over the winter and we will look at extending our opening hours to include afternoons If you want to help in anyway why not drop in and speak to us”

Aylsham & District Flower Club

Our December meeting takes the form of a Christmas Workshop organised by our Chairman Crystal Dyball. She will be demonstrating a “Christmas table arrangement” We will be meeting in Aylsham Town Hall at 7pm on Wednesday 14th December Seasonal refreshments provided by members bringing a plate of food to share (bring your own drinks if required) Do come and join in, or if you prefer you can watch Visitors £5 There will be a Sales Table, Flower of the month Competition and General Raffle.

Contact: Crystal Dyball 01603291190

Christmas Workshop Materials required: Trough type container, 4/5 small jars, bottle of water, enough lichen covered twigs to fill your container, bunch of roses (you could use silk if you wish), filler foliage e g , Holly, ivy, pine, and baubles

We do not meet in January; our AGM will be on Wednesday 8th February More details in January

Cromer & Sheringham Probus Club

On 1 November, after an excellent lunch at The Links Hotel, club member Paul Newman spoke to us about climate change He had been a government advisor on sustainable development for many years He began by quoting António Guterres, Secretary General of the UN, who has said “Climate change is the most important item in the world’s in tray”

Here are just a few points from Paul’s very detailed talk: (a) The ice of Antarctica reflects heat back into space but in the Arctic regions, free water, trapped between continents, absorbs heat and so heating is greater there than elsewhere (b) Cold fresh water running off areas of permafrost, ice shelves etc , creates less salinity, which slows down the cold current travelling south down the Eastern seaboard of North America and has a slowing effect on the Gulf Stream c) Humans do have an effect on the planet: a composite photo of the earth from space showed an enormous belt of light across the densely populated parts of the planet; this and the majority of the energy we use is produced from the stored up ‘ancient sunlight’ we extract when we burn fossil fuels (d) The problem with plastics is that they retain energy and are hard to break down in fact they require a great deal more energy in order to achieve this! (e) Is there climate change? What has caused current disruption? Paul left us to draw our own conclusions, but he suggested that we need to make a greater effort to work within the planet’s own cycle of natural energy

On 10 January Jacqui Palmer will talk to us about the RNLI and on 7 February Peter Stibbons will speak on Aspects of Cromer ’s History More information about the club can be seen on our website at www candsprobus club or you can call Dave Vickery on 01263 824306

come to the end of 2022, it seems

The Day Centre has provided a full programme of

year which has included visits of animals and birds; invited groups of musicians and entertainers; intergenerational work with Gresham School; art therapy with support from Norfolk County Council Adult Learning as well as the many arts and crafts, quizzes, games, pamper sessions, exercise to music,

packs and general fun, laughter and mayhem contributed by our tireless Support Workers

Our Meals on Heels service has delivered over 2,500 meals to people living in their own homes between Cromer to Holt four days per week and we thank our volunteer drivers who give of their time each week to deliver them always a happy bunch of caring, willing people as well as our kitchen staff Over 200 people have also had a bath in our adapted bathroom

Looking forward, we hope to increase our numbers attending the centre, expand the community meals and really put the centre on the map for the

A Note from the edi

Can you believe that Christmas is almost here yet another year has flown by?

There are fairy lights and seasonal music to g the mood, and yet things feel very different thi time Who would have thought so many would in need of warm spaces and food banks? We are all pulling our belts in and scaling back the celebrations this year in anticipation of that fuel bill which will inevitably land on the mat But that doesn’t mean Christmas can’t still be special Often it is the simple things which turn out to be the most memorable or pleasing and what price can be put on sharing time with family and friends?

So, if Christmas is more frugal this year so be it, a good time can still be had by all Whilst you are at it, remember those who are struggling or lonely and do what you can to make Christmas a little happier for them too

A very Merry Christmas to all our readers and advertisers Jo Editor

Here are the deadline dates and publishing dates for the next 3 magazines:

Month Copy deadline Publishing date

January Tuesday 3rd January Friday 13th January February Tuesday 31st January Friday 10th February March Tuesday 28th February Friday 10th March

quality of our provision Care in the Community such as our Day Centre is essential to help maintain people to live in their own homes and give carers a break As a charity, we rely on donations and grants to continue our work and we hope that the cost of living crisis will not have a detrimental impact in 2023

We wish everyone a very Happy Christmas!

Tree

The Jolly Elf

Mrs Elf and Safety

HUGS Continue to Help

On Monday 14th November

over 40 of Sheringham's Hosts and their Ukrainian guests joined together for a meal with food from both the UK and Ukraine There was much laughter and the opportunity to chat with new found friends as part of HUGS (Hosting Ukrainians Group Support) latest event The Lighthouse Community Church kindly made the Lighthouse available as part of their continued support to the Ukrainian community as part of HUGS

Cllr Liz Withington feels that these events are important “as it connects our Ukrainian guests who can then support each other It is important to have that support as no matter how hard we try we cannot truly understand the horrors they have been through and the struggles they are facing to rebuild their lives whilst watching their

loved ones from afar defending their country from Russia’s attack. “

Many of Sheringham’s Ukrainian guests have now found work and in fact several were not able to attend as they were working. They have found work in leisure, retail, hospitality and cleaning Some have also set up their own business as well

Weekly English lessons arranged by HUGS volunteers are going well Chris and Maddie McMahon are leading on this as experienced Language School managers Other volunteers from the community such as Hazel are also supporting the group Volunteer Hazel said that “she has never worked with such a motivated group who are so keen to learn “There is such enthusiasm in the group for learning English that a second group will be starting ”

A Strange Day by David Abbott

It turned out to be a day unlike any other as Old Bill Ogden left the house early, determined to work up an appetite for lunch It was bright, crisp and sunny But somehow it didn’t feel right

As he stopped at the gate pondering why, he realised it was eerily quiet He had no feeling of cold although it was a typical winter ’s day And why was the whole scene somehow odd? Everything was a bit blurry and slightly unreal But he noticed with satisfaction the long standing arthritis in his neck and shoulder wasn’t giving him gip And his piles weren’t aggravating either After all this has to be a good day he thought as he drifted down the road Nearing the church, he saw the Vicar chatting to Vera, both of whom he knew well. Passing he bade them “good morning” But was taken aback as neither took the slightest bit of notice of him However, Vera’s dog went

The kids had a good time with Lighthouse Youth Club games and are settling well at school They all enjoyed having the opportunity to play with children chatting in their own language

Sheringham’s host families also enjoyed the opportunity to chat and share experiences Phil Bailey a host, along with his wife Alison, said that HUGS events are “a great opportunity for hosts to share ideas about the best ways to support each other. It is lovely to see how well our guests have adapted to life here, both making friends and working locally”

Liz Withington

cross eyed and got agitated Ever so slowly the landscape was getting more misty and weird He blinked Down the road ran Mary, hair of gold and lips like cherries with Tom Jones hot pursuit “What the hell is going on?” he thought Looking up he saw an owl sitting in a tree with a policeman’s helmet on his head It winked at him “I must be going mad ” “I need a drink" he muttered to himself “The pub will be open so at least I can get a pint and the locals are always happy to have a chat and put the world to rights ”

Having got there he found it closed There was a sign on the door “Shut for the day as a mark of respect for our friend Old Bill Ogden RIP” Turning he saw an odd looking fella with a long beard and carrying a scythe over his shoulder. “Sorry mate for messing up your day,” said the stranger. “The Boss sends his apologies and hopes you won’t be too cross ”

Secret Re-naming of Mundesley

Villagers are asking if they have a real life Vicar of Dibley situation where the dysfunctional council’s fictitious leader, David Horton, made important decisions without any consultation with others.

The change of Mundesley to Mundesley On Sea started with the Parish Council grandly referring to themselves with the On Sea extension The village logo changed and gradually the new name was transferred to written documents and public notices All without anything showing in the legal minutes. The crunch came for many when the new name was physically carved in stone on the memorial set up to commemorate the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Hush hush dealings seem to be going on where members of the council are making huge decisions, yet nothing is being recorded in the minutes or official paperwork Could it be a case of a few arrogant people thinking that they are above the rest of the population that they serve? Mr Duncan Baker, MP for North Norfolk asked in an email, “As an idea, why don’t you start a survey in the village?”

Yet this secret and sly name change is being made with no consultation of villagers and without any official decision Council representatives are just changing the name of this old English village on someone’s personal whim

Nigel Holmes, a local resident for nearly 40 years, said, “I have tried to get to the bottom of this name change by having a question asked at a council meeting But my approach is being blocked at every turn No one seems to want to answer, which makes me wonder if someone will be embarrassed or red faced if this comes to light in public ”

The spelling of Mundesley can be traced right back to the time of the Norman Conquest in 1086 Yet quietly and clandestinely the Parish Councillors appear to be taking it on themselves to re name the village without public consultation The Mundesley On Sea extension was only ever used as the name of the former railway station, which opened in the

village in 1898, linking the city of Norwich with Cromer However, the regular name of Mundesley is what shows on every map, every atlas, and every satellite navigation system throughout the world.

County councillor Ed Maxfield is suggesting that the name change “is something I feel is best decided by the village ” However, the parish council seems to feel they are above this advice

Wendy Fredricks, who is the local representative on the district council said “Looking back in the Doomsday book, the original name of Mundesley; ‘Muleslai’ doesn’t include On Sea Perhaps it would be good to ask our fellow residents what name they would like to choose for our amazing village?”

There have been many dictators in history, and most have eventually been outed, but the Mundesley Parish Council are not answering questions as to who is making these back room decisions and why the name change is happening without going through any official proceedings Other unrecorded decisions have been made in the past and the council have been forced to backtrack by a higher body Is this the tip of an iceberg where other decisions are being made secretly outside the council meetings?

The historic village of Mundesley is outstanding in many ways Overlooked by a stunning and fully restored windmill (Paston Mill), plus the remains of an overshot waterwheel are still visible in its attractive conservation area

The village boasts a sandy Blue Flag beach which won “2022 beach of the year” in a local poll

“It has been said that the name change might be an attempt to gain the village more popularity as was recently tried by Lancing in Sussex changing to Lancing On Sea, which was then rejected by the public and returned to its original,” suggested Mr Holmes. “Yet Mundesley is already so busy during the summer months that even the overflow car park reaches its maximum capacity Will the Parish Council put this name change to public consultation or are they so arrogant that they feel they know best?”

If the name is changed, will the villagers have a new postal address? Will all the maps have to be changed? Will your sat nav be unable to find the route? Will the parish council offer the villagers they represent a say in any re naming of their village? Or do some Mundesley Parish councillors have an arrogance problem and feel they can make these monumental decisions without debate through the proper channels?

Nigel Holmes

Sunday 11th December

'Christmas in Song' at 4pm with St Peters and Harmony Choirs at St Peters in Sheringham Retiring Donation for Church and Harmony

Sheringham and District Philatelic Society

November in Thomas Hood's poem is full of negatives "No sun, no moon " , but the members of Sheringham and District Philatelic Society responded positively to our November quiz The good turnout showed detective skills to recall the values of well known stamps from odd fragments Multiple choice answers avoiding humorous red herrings and more straightforward tests of knowledge allowed everyone to contribute

Our next meetings are December 12th (competition and buffet) and our January "sales" on the 9th a chance to have a clear out and grab bargains. Meetings, as usual, at West Runton Church Hall, starting at 19:30 New faces will be welcome

Christmas Concerts at Thorpe Market & Worstead

Community Choir Cantamus present an exciting progr sacred Christmas music in December On Friday 9th D 7pm, they are at St Mary’s, Worstead NR28 9AL; and on Saturday 17th December, also at 7pm, they are at St Margaret’s Church, Thorpe Market NR11 8UA

The 20 strong choir, led by music director Philip Adams, accompanist Michael Finnissy, will sing ‘A Ceremony of Carols’ by Benjamin Britten, extracts from ‘The Christmas Story’ by Heinrich Schütz, and other carols by Augusta Holmes, César Franck, Arthur Oldham, Basil E Bridge, Edmund Rubbra, John Joubert, Andrew Toovey and Rodney Lister Admission £10, which will include mulled wine and mince pies

WEA Aylsham – Spring Course 2023

PHILOSOPHY AS A WAY OF LIFE

This 10 week course will look at the works of various philosophers from both the Eastern and Western traditions and what they envisage the ‘philosophical life’ to be They include Plato, Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, Lao Tzu, Confucius and key works from other influential thinkers

Tutor: Jack Manzi

Thursdays 2 00 4 00 at Aylsham Town Hall, starting on 12 January 2023

Cost: £80

Course Code: C2229363

Booking: enrolonline wea org uk or call 0300 303 3464

Everyone Welcome

Cromer Library News

open Library The library is now accessible between 8am and 7pm Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm on Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sunday using your library card and pin number (Staffed 10 30am to 7pm Mon, Tues, Thurs Fri and 12 to 4pm Sat)

Christmas Crafts Tuesday 20th December 11am 12noon come and enjoy some festive fun with Craft Activities and Stories for younger children, drop in, no need to book

Just a Cuppa Come along for a cuppa and a chat every Monday 11:00 to 12 noon We look forward to seeing you Everybody welcome brit speak Tuesdays 5pm free English classes for all, with a native speaker, for more information contact 07796444271. Drop in, no need to book.

adult Learning are teaming up with libraries to offer creative opportunities sketching and Journaling for beginners Tuesday 10th January to 7th February 10:30am to 12:30pm Make your own sketchbook with different papers, colours and textures you will explore different mediums and ways of expressing yourself while keeping and getting the best out of your sketchbook Free activity Turn up or book a place on adult learning website Mindful Drawing workshops, 8th, and 15th December 2pm 4pm Take time to relax and focus on mindful drawing activities reading Friends together, 10 30 am, 1st Thursday of each month Reading Friends, connecting people by starting conversations through reading. Our lovely volunteer will introduce a new book each month, reading the first chapter giving everyone a chance to get involved or just enjoy listening Refreshments will be available, and copies of the book can be borrowed

Family history support (once a fortnight) Tuesday 2 3pm, (next available date 20th December) want to unlock and discover your family history? Free 1 1 help with tracing your family history online Please contact the library for more information or to book a place 1 1 it support contact the library to book a session with our volunteer Autism Friendly Group 2nd Tuesday of each month 4pm to 6pm (next date 13th December) Do you have learning disabilities and/or autism, or are you a carer or family member of someone who does? Cromer Library is creating a space for people to meet in a relaxed environment bounce and rhyme Fridays 9 30 to 10am Come along and join us Enjoy, singing, nursery rhymes and songs Followed by Stay and Chat 10am offering refreshments and a chance to meet others in a friendly relaxed environment Sling Library once a month, Friday 10am, next date Friday 6th January advice and information on babywearing and an opportunity to borrow slings and carriers north norfolk association for the blind reading Group are meeting on the 3rd Monday of the month 2pm 3 30 pm Next meeting Monday 16th January Contact the branch for details Knit and natter 10 30 am on the 3rd Friday of each month, please contact library for details Next date 16th December biPC Local (Business Intellectual Property Centre) based at Cromer Library We offer free and low cost access to business intelligence and business publications in branch and online baby Weigh scales The self serve baby weigh scales can be used at any time the library is open The scales are situated in the children's area of the library

Lego Club Friday 5 6pm, drop in event Each session has an exciting challenge to complete No instructions, just imagination! Come along and join us for some brilliant building, crazy creations, and incredible inventions! Suitable for 3+ (under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult). We provide the Lego No booking necessary tuesday Grief Cafe 12pm A weekly social group for bereaved people Our 'cafe' aims to support people with their grief Everyone is welcome to access this free group, whether your loss was recent, or a long time ago

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. This service is for people who are unable to get out of the home whether permanently or temporarily Contact the library for more information

For more information or to book a place on any of the above events, please call 01263 512850 or email cromer lib@libraries norfolk gov uk Cromer Library, Prince of Wales Road, Cromer, NR27 9HS Check out our Facebook page #CromerLibrary or Twitter @CromerLibrary to find out what’s happening

Christmas Cromer Pier Show

From start to finish with exciting and fast moving Christmas themed action, the whole cast were superb with host Olly Day, Norfolk's very own funny man and entertainer holding the whole thing together brilliantly

The male and female lead vocalists Ben Killingback and Hayley Moss gave fantastic performances throughout the show

As always, the dancers were out of this world with their colourful, energetic and technically superb routines

Illusionists, methyst, ny and tephanie, gave

mind blowing performances leaving the audience amazed and mesmerized Saxophonist, Chloe Edwards Wood brought her own style to the pier stage in a musically fantastic fashion The twelve days of Christmas sketch which featured Olly, Danny and Chloe brought a new twist to the Christmas classic Must be seen

Rob McVeigh, Director and Deviser and Amy Grimshaw Co Director

and Choreographer have put on a fantastic festive show along with the ever present Nigel Hogg, Musical Director. They were, as ever, supported by Phil Broughton, Technical and Production

Manager,

Producer,

Designer, Amanda Greenway Harrold, Costume Designer and Amanda Hill, Lighting Designer

Do not miss this Sensational Christmas Variety Show which runs until 30th December 2022 book online at cromerpier.co.uk or telephone the box office 01263 512495 for this jolly Christmas experience.

William Jarvis, LED Video Wall

Ian Westbrook, Scenic Production

What a brilliant way to start your Christmas festivities!

Chloe Edwards Wood

Olly Day

Amethyst

The Cast

Hayley Moss

Ben Killingback

Langham Dome Museum The End of Another Season!

Hello again!

I can’t believe how quickly this season has passed By the time you read this, our Spitfire will probably have been put to bed once again for the cold winter months As locals, you will know how very bleak it can be at the old RAF Langham site If the strong winds didn’t damage the plane, the weight of any build up of heavy snow and ice on the wings certainly would

After three years, our ‘Team’, are becoming

very adept at the erecting and dismantling of the Spitfire If you would like to see the operation, just go to our website where you will see a lovely video

Saturday 1st October was the date for our Grand Draw Day at Langham Dome

There was a beautiful array of vehicles from the Norfolk Military Vehicle Group, with re enactors providing Dancing, Vintage cars, 1940s Policemen, Air Raid Wardens and a Land Girl playing the

Spoons, who all gave a wonderful sense of fun to the day

There was a total of £950 to give away in Raffle Prizes with a whopping £500 as first prize! We were honoured to have General, Lord Richard Dannatt, (former Head of The British Army) and his delightful wife, Phillipa, Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk, (who represents His Majesty in Norfolk) on board, to draw the winning tickets for us On their arrival they were greeted by the strains of “The British Grenadiers” from our 1940s musicians on the day, “TimeScape”!

The first prize winner completely bowled us over by returning her £500 win back to the Dome as a donation to our charity Everyone had a great time on the day and a good sum was raised to help us to maintain this wonderfully intriguing museum for future generations

A big “Thank You” to all our fantastic Volunteers, Norfolk Military Vehicle Group, TimeScape Singers and Re Enactors, who all gave their time freely and most generously.

The Winners of the raffle were

1st Prize Ticket no 1685 Carol Wood from Reading

2nd Prize Ticket no. 0574. David Marris from Blakeney

3rd Prize Ticket no 1421 Power from Leicester

4th Prize Ticket no 2581 Hugh Powell from Warham

5th Prize. Ticket no. 0064. Helen Armstrong from Langham

Langham Dome is always looking for volunteers If you can spare even a few hours a month we would love to have you join our happy crew. Just get in touch at manager@langhamdome org

Thank you

Deborah Wilson Manager, Langham Dome Museum. www langhamdome org

Photos courtesy of Grace Glaister & Ian Jarvis

“More courses please!” and “I can’t wait to get involved with something different this New Year” is just some of the feedback we are receiving from people who have accessed the varied services at Merchants’ Place.

Offering a warm, friendly and welcoming space, Merchants’ Place has a range of new activities starting from 11th January 2023 book now to get your free place Fancy joining a Floristry or Crochet course? Perhaps you’d like to try Creative Writing or need to learn Paediatric First Aid? Here is more about what is happening at the Centre

• F r e e C o u r s e s F o r a D u Lt s

Fun First Aid for all the Family Floristry for Wellbeing Crochet for Wellbeing Creative Writing Level 3 Paediatric First Aid English Skills Maths Skills Computer Skills and more

• C o M M u n i t y F r i D G e a n D L a r D e r:

Providing food and essential supplies for local people, currently supporting around 30 families a day We welcome donations of any long life or essential household items, please just drop them in Open Monday Thursday, 9:30am 3pm just bring a bag!

• F r e e a D v i C e a n D s u P P o rt s e s s i o n s:

norfolk and Waveney MinD Drop in: A free weekly mental health drop in currently running every Wednesday morning between 9am 12noon Just pop in to find out more nHs Wellbeing: A free self referral counselling and therapy service for anybody who would like support with their mental health To find out more, call 0300 123 1503 specsavers Hearing: A free service to test your hearing and find the best solution for you Call them directly to find out more: 01493 332244.

Menscraft support Group for Men: Weekly sessions to bring men together through informal activities and conversation For more information, contact Crystal: crystal@menscraft org uk / 07704 428872

MaP youthbank: Aged between 13 17 years old? You can join this new project where young people make decisions and set their own agenda for change Every Thursday between 4pm 6pm For more information, email youthbanks@map uk net - vision norfolk Coffee Mornings: A monthly meeting for people who are partially sighted Next meeting on Thursday 22nd December between 10am 1pm Call their team to find out more: 01603 573000 opening Doors: Weekly group for people with learning disabilities, offering sessions for members to take part in activities and make decisions on how the organisation runs Contact their team on 01603 631433

Let’s Create Craft Group: A referral only craft project to reduce isolation and improve wellbeing, funded by the North Norfolk District Council Arts Fund Contact Merchants’ Place to find out more all about Mum support Group: A group for new Mums with babies under 12 months old to meet new people and receive professional advice. Free sessions funded by Love Norfolk Contact Merchants’ Place or just come along between 9:30am 11:30am on a Monday Coffee Cake and Company: A weekly group to reduce isolation and improve wellbeing Currently running every Tuesday morning between 10am 12noon Funded by the Surviving Winter Fund north norfolk volunteer Hub: If you are interested in volunteering within your local community, or if you need volunteers to help your organisation, contact us today: volhub@mer chantsplace co uk / 01263 519454

• P i L at e s a n D ta i C H i s e s s i o n s: Free sessions funded by Sport England for anyone living with loneliness, isolation, depression, financial restraints and carers or just those who may not feel confident to join a class and would like to give it a try! Running on a weekly basis contact Merchants’ Place to find out more

• art workshops and courses will be running on a weekly basis get in touch to find out more

New events and courses are organised on a regular basis A good way to stay up to date is to follow our social media pages You can also see what’s happening at the Centre by browsing the calendar on our website: www merchantsplace co uk or by subscribing to our online newsletter

Merchants’ Place, 16 Church Street, Cromer, NR27 9ES.T: 01263 519454.

E: info@merchantsplace co uk

nominate a neighbour

Merchants’ Place, 16 church Street, Cromer are providing Christmas Parcels for local people who will be alone this festive season Do you have a neighbour who would like one of our Christmas Parcels? Perhaps they are elderly and will not have family or friends around them this Christmas You can nominate them to receive one of our Christmas parcels! If you would like to nominate a neighbour, get in touch and we will send you our referral form T: 01263 519454 E: info@merchantsplace.co.uk W: www merchantsplace co uk

RAFVR Hampden Bomber X3023 Remembered

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took place on Sunday 20 November at Templewood, Northrepps to remember and pay tribute to the RAFVR Hampden Bomber X3023 aircrew of 44 squadron RAF Waddington who lost their lives when it crashed there 82 years ago

The Service was led by Air Commodore Jack Broughton

The Northrepps RBL standard was dipped, the Exhortation was read by Brigadier Max Marriner followed by wreaths being laid on behalf of the families by Air Commodore Jack Broughton and Cllr David Russell

Wooden crosses were laid by a representative of the Northrepps RBL followed by The Kohima read by Air Commodore Jack Broughton A model of a Hampden Bomber was presented to the owner of Templewood, Eddie Anderson, by Sheringham and District RAFA as a token of thanks for kindly allowing commemorations past and present

Hedgehog Haven

Owing to the mild weather there has been an influx of very small hoglets weighing no more than 200gms Without intervention these would have no chance of surviving the winter months Keeping them warm is very important so they have small heat pads in their cages We will be at North Walsham Garden Centre on Saturday 10th December from 10am till 3pm for fund raising and advice

Nomad came in with his five other siblings

New Prostate Biopsy Service Starts at Cromer

State of the art equipment is being used at the North Norfolk Macmillan Centre to enable prostate biopsies to take place for the first time at Cromer. The start of the new service follows fundraising support from Cromer Community and Hospital Friends who have helped to buy new equipment for the centre

A prostate biopsy usually takes place to confirm or rule out cancer after a patient has had high or rising prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test results and an MRI scan Mr Utsav Reddy, Consultant Urological Surgeon, said the urology team would be carrying out MRI fusion guided prostate biopsies at the North Norfolk Macmillan Centre once a week

“The technology is slightly different to that at NNUH and will be a new service for the patients of Cromer and the wider area This ultrasound machine enables us to undertake biopsies under local anaesthetic and we can overlay the MRI image on the real time ultrasound scan to give a more precise biopsy for some men This would not have been feasible without the support of the Cromer Community and Hospital Friends as well as colleagues in Urology, Radiology, Pathology and Cromer Hospital Thank you to all involved in improving the care of men in Norfolk. The aim of the service is to take men through the whole diagnostic pathway in a matter of weeks or sooner, from GP referral to MRI scan and biopsy, which can all take place at Cromer ”

The North Norfolk Macmillan Centre, which opened in September last year, provides chemotherapy treatment, space for outpatient appointments and minor surgery, plus a Macmillan information and support centre, helping people to navigate the practical, emotional

and financial challenges that can arise following a cancer diagnosis

The £4 85million cancer centre was funded by Macmillan Cancer Support and the Norfolk & Norwich Hospitals Charity and received £665,000 to fund equipment, thanks to the Cromer Community and Hospital Friends

It is not always the case that prostate cancer is associated with bothersome urinary symptoms

If you wish to obtain further information about the PSA blood test, visit www.prostatecanceruk.org or speak to your GP

DO YOU NEED HELP?

if you have a living crisis, we can help you with

• emergency Food Parcels • accessing Local agencies • your energy bills • north norfolk Foodbank on 07826 376343 email: info@northnorfolk.foodbank.org.uk www.northnorfolk.foodbank.org.uk

The BUILD Charity Volunteer Campaign

The BUILD Charity are looking for people to support our social events with a small group of adults with disabilities, with all expenses covered If it is a relaxing weekend that you are after, this could be a Sunday Roast, a Sunday afternoon Walkabout, a Grow and Go gardening session or even a Sunday afternoon cinema trip If you enjoy even more excitement, why not head into the city for our Ten Pin Tuesdays or even a Wednesday Club Social.

Alternatively, if you have expertise in marketing, fundraising, event management or photography and are willing to share your skills with us, we would also love to hear from you

We believe that volunteers should get as much out of the BUILD Charity as they put in, so there are many benefits to these roles As a BUILD Charity volunteer, you attend events whenever it suits your schedule, all volunteer expenses are covered by the charity and by becoming a BUILD volunteer, you receive your disability awareness training and safeguarding training If any of these volunteering opportunities are of interest to you then either call the office on 01603 618029, email us at volunteer@buildcharity co uk, or check out the website for our sign up form and donation pages. We look forward to hearing from you!

Light Treatments

The light that treats all skin care needs

We have a choice of 27 different laser and light devices and combination packages are available Age, genetics, lifestyle factors and exposure to sun and elements age our skin resulting in broken veins, pigmentation, wrinkles and sagging Winter months are the best time to rejuvenate our skin and reverse some of the skin damage New technology can now treat unsightly leg veins, facial redness, facial

veins, acne and scarring, enlarged pores, sallow complexion, fine lines, wrinkles and pigmentation 75% of population between 35 and 65 have some kind of treatable pigment problem Intense Pulse Light ( IPL™) and our lasers use controlled flashes of light to resolve these imperfections with no downtime.

Facial redness and spider veins are a common cosmetic and medical complaint These are particularly common in rosacea sufferers Numerous treatments are available and these produce variable results but laser and light based treatments are the gold standard treatment options Recently intense pulsed light devices have gained popularity Unlike lasers, IPL devices produce a broadband light and effectively target a number of cosmetic concerns such as brown/ black pigmentation, red and blue vessels, enlarged pores and fine skin lines simultaneously Patients see gradual but very noticeable improvements with complexion blending and brightening, achieving photo rejuvenation of the skin

We have a number of anti ageing treatments available today These include anti ageing supplements, vitamins, lotions, potions and hormones What is striking is that none of this reverse skins ageing and prevent skin ageing to the extent that IPL and lasers does. We now have the technology and considerable experience of using this technology effectively to repair the appearance of damaged skin, delay and help prevent signs of skin ageing and also possibly reduce the risk of skin problems in the treated skin It works very well on the face, neck, chest, and arms and anywhere on the body visit www.coltishallclinic.co.uk or phone us on 01603 736487 to book an appointment.

In a bid to reduce carbon emissions in England and Wales, the Government have introduced regulations to improve the energy efficiency ratings of all privately rented homes to C or above by 2030

The energy efficiency of a property is determined by the energy performance certificate, which establishes a rating based on the performance potential and services of that property The energy performance certificate also includes a recommendation report which sets out the ways a property can be made more efficient for energy purposes, and these

measures are a statutory requirement landlords must comply with

On 1 April 2018, the Government imposed restrictions on all new tenancies being offered where the energy efficiency rating of the property was F or G, and on 1 April 2020 this was extended to all tenancies

To reach the target of all privately rented homes having an energy efficiency rating of C or above by 2030, the Government have proposed a phased trajectory, so that all new tenancies should have a rating of C or above by 2025 and all existing tenancies should have a rating of C or above by 2028

the Cost Cap and exemptions The Government have created a cost cap, which means that landlords are not expected to spend any more than £3,500 00 (including VAT) in improving a property’s rating to E or above

Lights Train Set to Shine

The North Norfolk Railway’s popular illuminated train, the Norfolk Lights Express, is now running The immersive experience combines the tradition and romance of an old time steam train with state of the art GPS controlled lighting and audio technology to create an impressive spectacle for the whole family

Norfolk Lights Express trains run from Sheringham on most evenings in December Lights mounted to the outside of the train illuminate the passing countryside to create an enchanting and constantly changing vista for passengers while 10 additional illuminated dioramas, at selected points along the lineside, add to the spectacle and help tell an intriguing story, brought to life by on board narration and music

To assist with carrying out improvements, landlords can apply for funding from third parties such as Energy Company Obligation, local authority grants and Green Deal finance If third party funding only partially covers the costs or cannot be obtained at all, landlords will be required to contribute towards or fund the cost of improvements themselves.

Any energy efficiency improvements made after 1 October 2017 may be included within the cost cap and if a rating of E or above cannot be achieved once the cost cap has been met, then various exemptions are available to landlords, including:

1 The ‘all relevant improvements made’ exemption

2 The ‘high cost’ exemption

3 The all insulation exemption

4 The third party consent exemption

5 The property devaluation exemption

6 The temporary exemption

Landlords must register the exemption, on a self certification basis, before it can be relied upon

Improving the energy efficiency of large, older buildings is likely to be incredibly costly and it is therefore essential that landlords are aware of the funding options available to them and the exemptions that may be applied for, especially where they have a portfolio of buy to let properties

Penalties If local authorities suspect that landlords are not complying with the regulations, or have misleadingly registered an exemption, they may serve a compliance notice requesting further information, to determine whether a breach has occurred and if established, enforce a financial penalty, of up to £5,000 00

How we can help The measures brought in by the Government also apply on the sale and building of new homes and the purchase of buy to let properties and it is therefore essential that landowners understand the implications and comply with the regulations The above is subject to review and we recommend taking advice

our conveyancing team can advise you on:

• Buy to Let

• Commonhold Property

• New Build Properties

• Declarations of Trust

• Remortgages

• Lease Extensions/Variations

• Transfer of Equity

• Freehold and Leasehold Sales/Purchases

• Help to Buy Scheme, Shared Ownership and Staircasing

if you would like to seek advice on any conveyancing matter, please contact our dedicated Client relations team on 01603 693500, or email enquiries@clapham collinge co uk

*This article is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or other professional advice

Commercial Manager, Graham Hukins, said “Since it debuted in 2019, the Norfolk Lights Express has become a firm festive favourite and this year we have reworked the on board story and added additional lineside displays to make the show better than ever ”

He added, “We have also included a bar car in the train, so passengers enjoy a drink during the interval at Holt The trains are proving as popular as ever and although two thirds of the tickets have sold already, there are spaces available on most days ”

Advance booking is essential for the illuminated train; tickets include reserved seats and are priced from £20 00 Full details including dates, times and availability can be found at www.nnrailway.co.uk

The Norfolk Lights Express illuminates the lineside, photo Leigh Caudwell

Why landlords cannot afford to ignore new measures brought in by the Government with regards to Energy Performance Certificates

Merry Christmas From Toll Barn Vets!

Christmas is fun for all the family, and that definitely includes all our pets! However, Christmas is often a busy time for our 24/7 on site emergency service as there are plenty of hidden dangers lurking during the festivities which we should all be aware of to help keep our pets safe

Christmas Cake, Christmas Pudding, Mince Pies and Fruit Bowls all contain raisins, sultanas or grapes These should never be fed to pets as they can cause kidney damage and in severe cases kidney failure They can also contain alcohol which can cause signs of intoxication as well as dangerous drops in blood sugar levels, blood pressure and body temperature. Not all dogs will be affected but there is no way of knowing which animals will suffer from toxicity so they are best completely avoided Macadamia nuts can also be toxic causing neurological signs such as weakness, depression, tremors and vomiting within 12 hours of being eaten Onions and garlic can also be harmful (even when cooked) with signs such as vomiting and diarrhoea and potentially destruction of red blood cells (haemolytic anaemia) Many Christmas dinners include sage and onion stuffing or onion based gravy so it is best to avoid giving these “left overs” to pets

Chocolate decorations are frequently used on trees and in stockings. Chocolate contains a stimulant called theobromine (similar to caffeine) which is toxic to dogs The amount of theobromine varies with the type of chocolate (dark chocolate contains the highest levels) Depending on the amount and type of chocolate eaten signs range from vomiting and diarrhoea to wobbliness, seizures and changes in heart rhythm (arrhythmias) If your pet eats chocolate it is important to be able to tell your vet how much and what type of chocolate has been eaten as this will help us calculate whether

a toxic dose has been reached

Some foods such as sugar free gum and diabetic biscuits contain xylitol Xylitol is a naturally occurring sugar which is often used as a sweetener in low carbohydrate and diabetic products When pets eat xylitol their blood sugar level can drop rapidly causing lethargy and weakness and in severe cases, seizures Xylitol can also cause liver failure in some dogs The signs of this can take several days to develop We would advise urgent veterinary attention for any pet who is suspected to have eaten products containing xylitol. Pets, especially dogs, have an exceptional sense of smell This means they will often hunt out bones, foil or string with meat juices from the rubbish bin or counter tops. These bones are often brittle and splinter easily which can cause blockages or tears within the oesophagus and intestine whilst foil or string can cause obstructions within the stomach and intestine

Many of these (and other) foods also contain high levels of fat. This can cause vomiting and diarrhoea and more seriously increases the risk of pancreatitis

There are also several household dangers which are more common at Christmas. Tinsel and tree ornaments are particularly attractive playthings to cats and puppies If eaten these will often cause blockages and twists within the intestines of your pet requiring immediate surgery to remove the material Christmas ornaments will also often yed with by pets This can cause choking, cuts within the mouth and damage to the intestines if eaten. Christmas trees themselves are also potentially toxic with pine needles causing irritation of the mouth (which may show as excessive drooling), vomiting, diarrhoea and weakness Naughty puppies and kittens have also been known to injure themselves climbing Christmas trees or knocking them over so it is always advisable to have a barrier to prevent access to the tree, as well as supervision!

Candles and fairy lights are always appealing to curious pets but can result in electrocution or burns Make electric lights and candles are always placed out o reach of naughty paws!

Heated oils create pleasant aromas around the hou but can cause burns to the tongue and mouth if licked so make sure they are placed away from inquisitive animals

Festive bouquets often include lilies, but ingestion of the plant or plant pollen can cause kidney failure in cats If your cat comes into contact with Lilies and the pollen sticks to their fur immediately place a buster collar or t shirt on the cat to prevent them licking and ingesting more pollen and contact your vet for advice Holly, Mistletoe and Poinsettias are also toxic causing vomiting, diarrhoea and depression Mistletoe has been known to cause collapse, changes in heart rate and erratic behaviour following ingestion

Poinsettia sap has irritant properties which can cause blistering of the mouth and stomach when eaten. We would recommend all plants are kept well out of reach of inquisitive pets!

Most of these potential dangers are treatable if caught early enough so if you have any concerns about your pet during this festive period our 24/7 on site emergency service is available for our clients throughout Christmas and New Year on our normal surgery phone number (01692 407126)

We wish you all a safe and Merry Christmas!

Christmas

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A New Book on Weddings & Marriage

by Local Celebrant & Author

This 'unique and very valuable book' (book review) has been written by local celebrant and first time author Natasha Hood She might be better known locally for the uplifting and welcoming community singing groups she offers across the county, but now she has turned her hand to writing as well Born of almost two decades experience as an interfaith minister and life celebrant, Natasha recently published ‘Your Wedding and Beyond; Ideas to make your Heart Sing’, to empower couples to think outside of the box and create a personally meaningful wedding and marriage

Natasha grew up near Sheringham on an organic small holding, in a multi racial family After years in Scotland, she 'unexpectedly returned full circle and is currently happily settled back where she grew up' in beautiful North Norfolk She is the Musical Director of 'Sing Your Heart Out' (www syho org), a Norfolk charity offering singing for well being. In 2005, she conducted the first ever legal interfaith wedding in the UK

Hailed as ‘the Engagement Gift of the Year!’, Hood’s book is a thoughtful, practical guide inspired by the wealth of wisdom and diversity from across the world on love, weddings and marriage While it is most obviously aimed at couples wanting a bespoke wedding ceremony, this book offers a fascinating read for anyone interested in folklore, history, faith traditions, customs, and the power and purpose of intimate partnership

to order the book: https://square.link/u/mlittj9j

Please contact natasha direct if you'd like to know more: Website: www.natashahood.com email: natasha@natashahood.com

The most wonderful time of the year can be a bit of a tyranny, with endless adverts trying to convince us that if we are not going mad with endless buying and cooking then we are failing in some way March to your own tune this Christmas, by enjoying the season’s festive meal however you want to do it We are all feeling the pinch in our pockets this year, but let’s not forget that the first Christmas was very simple indeed! The special thing about this occasion is not killing yourself trying to produce the perfect meal, but rather spending special time with the people that you share it with Take shortcuts, make full use of the special offers available at all the supermarkets, and go ahead and cook whatever you want for your festive meal

Vegetables are all on special offer in December, so really the only expensive thing about this meal is the meat, and I guarantee you that even that will be on offer as supermarkets vie for our business If you’re vegetarian or vegan, use the recipe below which is delicious and full of good things, and looks like a really impressive centrepiece to your feast Tables can be beautifully decorated on the day with holly and ivy from the garden, and a few simple candles and baubles borrowed from the tree to cheer it up Christmas crackers don’t have to cost the earth, and you can add extras into the cheaper ones such as chocolates and personal messages for your guests Make some festive mini sausage rolls for your guests when they first arrive, by adding in dried sage, fried leeks and chopped dried cranberries to your sausage meat, and rolling in your own homemade pastry, which is so cheap and easy to make (see extra recipe below) Make your own mince pies for teatime too with the same pastry, adding in a few drops of your favourite tipple to the mincemeat to make it special Plan some simple games for the afternoon or go for a walk to ease off the dinner We will be at the Venue again for Christmas Day this year, so if you’re on your own or want a

change, book in to join us Whatever you do, do it your own way, relax and enjoy the day

A very Merry Christmas and I look forward to bringing you some more recipes in the New Year!

Mushroom and Lentil Wellington

1 large white onion, finely chopped

2 sticks celery, finely chopped

1 leek, finely chopped

1 large carrot, diced

¼ celeriac, peeled and diced

6 large flat mushrooms, roughly chopped into small pieces

1/2 fennel bulb, finely chopped

Sun dried tomatoes in oil

2 fat garlic cloves

2 Tsp Dried sage

Tsp smoked paprika

Splash tamari

Heaped Tsp Miso paste, mixed with a little warm water

1 tin brown or green lentils, drained

½ pack of chestnuts, chopped

Large handful dried cranberries

2 tblsp oatmeal

2 packs ready rolled puff pastry

Using some oil from the sundried tomato jar, gently fry the onion, celery, leek, carrot, and celeriac until pale and soft, being careful not to burn them, and adding in the mushrooms after 5 minutes Add in sage, paprika, the fennel, 4 or 5 sun dried tomatoes chopped finely and the garlic and fry for a further 5 minutes Give the pan a splash of tamari and the miso and stir well Taste and season Tip in the lentils, chopped chestnuts and cranberries, and lastly the oatmeal and stir well to combine Set aside to completely cool Once ready to assemble and cook, unroll one sheet of the pastry, using its’ greaseproof wrapper to line the flat baking tray Carefully place the mixture into the middle of the pastry making sure it is firmly packed together and moisten all sides of the pastry with water Place the second pastry over the top of the first to encase the mixture, and flatten all round to seal it all in, trimming any excess and pressing down firmly If you have any offcuts of pastry, cut out some star or holly shapes to decorate the top, sticking them down with a little water. Prick the top with a knife 3 times to allow air to escape, and brush with a little milk Place into a preheated oven on 180ᵒ for approx 30 to 45 mins or until the pastry is golden and cooked through Serve immediately with all the usual Christmas side dishes

Fabulous Festive sausage rolls

First make the filling; gently fry off some finely chopped leek or onion in a little oil and set aside to cool. Mix some dried sage, salt and pepper and your leeks into a pack of sausage meat, and then fold in some dried chopped cranberries Dust your hands with a little flour and roll the sausage meat into long sausage shapes and set aside For the Pastry: 8 oz Self Raising Flour 4 oz Butter/marg (I use Clover) A pinch of salt 4 tblsp very cold water to mix

Chop your butter into the flour and salt, and then using your hands rub in lightly until the mix looks like fine breadcrumbs Add in the cold water and bring together with a knife into a lump of dough DO NOT OVER HANDLE! Turn over a couple of times lightly to bring it together into a smooth ball, and then dust your surface with flour and roll out into a long rectangle Place your sausage meat into the middle of the pastry and lightly wet one long side. Roll the pastry over the meat and seal, slicing off any excess, and use a fork to press lightly into the sealed edge to decorate Slice into small rolls, and place onto a baking sheet, brushing the tops with a little egg and milk Pop into a preheated oven on 180 ᵒfor 15 to 20 mins, or until pastry is golden and meat is cooked through Can be made ahead and frozen Use the same pastry recipe to roll out and make mince pies, using a star cutter for the tops, which can also be frozen

Editor ’s

Recipe

It’s December already and Christmas is just around the corner Those of you who are well organized have probably made your Christmas cake and puddings weeks ago, but for the rest of us who are not so efficient it is useful to have a few last minute recipes up our sleeves to plug the gaps A very good recipe if you have not yet made your Christmas cake is Delia Smith’s last minute mincemeat Christmas cake (recipe available online), it is nice and moist and doesn’t need maturing and feed ing

My recipe this month does away with the fiddly business of making mince pies if you are short on time, but still gives you the festive flavours and something to offer guests with a cup of tea Do splash out on good quality mincemeat as the basic ones tend to be too runny

The Man

“I am the evening star”, said the Man, “I am the lonely road” “But I will guide you safely, And I will share your load”.

“Follow me, follow me, follow me”

“I am the frozen waste”, said the Man, “I am the lofty peak”, “I am the gentle breeze on your face, And I am the friend you seek”

“Follow me, follow me, follow me”

“I am the restless sea”, said the Man, “I am the sand on the shore” “I am the peaceful valley, And I am the open door”

“Follow me, follow me, follow me”

“I am the silvery moon”, said the Man, “I am the darkest night”, “I am the wind that sings in the trees, And I am the way and the light”

“Follow me, follow me, follow me”

Mincemeat and Almond Traybake

You will need a traybake tin (deep sided baking sheet) about 12” x 8” lined with baking parchment so that it overlaps the sides

ingredients

320g plain flour

200g cubed butter

100g ground almonds

100g caster sugar

1 jar of luxury mincemeat (about 400g) 120g flaked almonds

Method

Preheat the oven to 190C/170C fan/ Gas 5.

Put all the dry ingredients into a food processor and blitz until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs, alternatively rub the butter in

by hand

Tip ¾ of this mixture into your prepared tin and compact it firmly with the back of a spoon. Spoon the mincemeat in an even layer over the crumb mixture

Add half the flaked almonds to the rest of the crumb mix and spread over the mincemeat layer (like a crumble topping), press it lightly down and scatter the remaining flaked almonds over the top. Bake in the middle of the oven for about 40 minutes or until golden brown (Do keep an eye on the almonds as they can burn very easily)

Remove from the oven when done and cool in the tin, when cold lift out on the paper and cut into slices, sift with icing sugar. These slices keep well for a few days in an airtight tin and can be served plain or with a dollop of cream or brandy butter

to our Birdlife:

January to March 2023 at Cley Marshes

In early 2023, at NWT Cley Marshes events are focussing on birdlife and the increasing threats to many species

The January exhibition ‘No Place to Be’ by artist Jayne Ivimey, explores this issue and runs from January 10 to March 21 On Thursday 19 January, Jayne will give a fascinating talk about the story behind her show at Cley, including her experiences working with birds after an oil spill.

Tickets: £12 NWT members, £14 non members, including lunch Other events explore the many threats to birdlife such as the impact of plastic pollution, in an online talk from leading researcher, Dr Alex Bond of the Natural History Museum, on 9th February

On Friday 27 January, on a more celebratory note, Master of Wine Mark Lynton and ornithologist Richard Porter will present an evening of wine tasting and discussion about bird adventures at home and abroad

Tickets: £12 NWT members, £14 non members.

NWT Ambassador Nick Acheson will be joined at Cley on Thursday 2 March by writer and ecologist Helen Baczkowska, for an evening discussing his new book The Meaning of Geese, written during the 2020 21 lockdowns.

Tickets: £8 NWT members, £10 Non Members

For full event details and booking please see: Events at Cley Norfolk Wildlife Trust

SUDOKU Fill all empty squares so that the numbers 1 to 9 appear once in each row, column and 3 x 3 box. The numbers in the four yellow boxes are the ones needed as the answer that will be published in the next issue.

What sort of decorations will you be having this Chirstmas? This issue’s word search theme is ‘Christmas Decorations’.

Between four and twelve letters. One or two words. There are 16 entries in this issue’s CHRONICLE WORDSEARCH. How many can you find?

The FOUR YELLOW SQUARES in the SUDOKU were 7 4 5 8

The FALLEN PUZZLE answers were: THEY SHALL GROW NOT OLD, AS WE THAT ARE LEFT GROW OLD: AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM, NOR THE YEARS CONDEMN. AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING, WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.

LAURENCE BINYON and PRAISING WHAT IS LOST MAKES THE REMEMBRANCE DEAR. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

The ‘Remembrance Day’ themed words featured in last issue’s CHRONICLE WORDSEARCH were: BRAVERY BUGLE CEMETERY

CENOTAPH COMMEMORATE HEROES MARCH MEDAL MEMORIAL POPPY REMEMBRANCE SALUTE SILENCE THELASTPOST WREATH

The NUMBER CRUNCHER 11 + 1 ÷ 4 + 17 – 13 x 7 = 49 There may be others.

No-fault divorce explained

by Rob Colwell, Director and Head of Family Services, Hayes + Storr

It is now over seven months since the long awaited new law for “no fault” divorce came into force on 6th April 2022 The ‘blame game’ has finally ended and lengthy separation periods cut completely

blame is no longer required Under the new legislation, couples now divorce without having to cite blame Previous grounds for divorce including unreasonable behaviour, adultery or separation periods have all gone In the past, adultery could be used as a reason for divorce, however, under the new law, even if adultery has been committed, it no longer has a place in divorce proceedings

This does not change how hurtful adultery can be and some clients are still finding this new approach difficult to accept If one spouse has caused the breakdown of the marriage due to their adultery, why should they ‘get away with it?’ However, there is now only one ground for divorce and that is: the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, hence the new term ‘no fault’.

If one, or both parties believe the marriage has come to an end, they are now simply asked to provide either a sole or joint statement to apply for a divorce order However, joint divorce applications remain relatively rare. You can no longer defend a divorce

It is now no longer possible to contest the decision of a spouse to divorce Parties are encouraged to look to the future new terminology

The old term Decree Nisi had been used by the court to mark the first stage of divorce after the acknowledgement of papers by the spouse and after the application had been granted by the court Under the new process, this stage of the process is known as a Conditional Order

Similarly Decree Absolute, which marks the final stage of divorce, confirming that the marriage has officially come to an end, is now known as a Final Order This follows the current terms used for ending civil partnerships

there is a minimum wait period for the Final

order

A minimum period of 20 weeks between the initial application and the Conditional Order is now in place, with a further six weeks between the Conditional and the Final Order Frustrating to many clients, that means that even a straightforward divorce is taking at least six months to complete All divorces are now applied for online

is there a change to the court fee?

The court fee remains £593 00 It should be

noted that a fee remission may be relevant to some couples, and this may help them decide who makes the application. A code can be obtained online, if in receipt of for example Universal Credit

How will the new law affect the division of finances?

The financial side of divorce has not changed Divorce and finances are separate but run parallel through the court system.

Clients are strongly advised to seek expert legal advice to resolve any financial disputes, and to document any agreement reached into a legally recognised Consent Order, which once sealed by a Judge, is then full and final and cannot be changed.

For more information on no fault divorce or any other family law issues email rob colwell@hayes storr com or call: 01263 825959

This article is for general information only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Please note that the law may have changed since this article was published Always seek our specific advice

FREEADS

WANTED

Any original items of Second World War Homefront / Norfolk / RAF / ARP / Home Guard items or memorabilia for a new dis play at the RAF Marham Aviation Heritage Centre opening this summer Tel 07919 182990

Any donations of wool gratefully received Whatever we receive will be knitted into baby hats to donate to the Norfolk and Norwich Premature Baby Unit or hats and gloves for the Christmas Shoebox Appeal Please call 07796638020 or email sal lylee35@hotmail co uk

Old railway items always wanted for small museum, particularly tickets, lamps, loco items, station signs, cast iron or enamel notices etc local items particularly sought Tel Chris 01508 494204/07966 066563

Any bits from crashed planes, Second World War etc, information on crash sites or anything related for Aviation Heritage Museum based at Frettenham Tel Ken 01692 406943

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Records 45s 78s and LPs cassettes, Com puter/Console Games also CDs singles only all considered Tel 01692 405756

Motorcycle wanted for restoration, anything considered, even rusty non runner Call Rob on 07717 369788/01263 837320

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Brand new, never been worn ivory wedding dress size 14, bought at Dreams Wedding Shop Wroxham, very elegant and beauti ful, cost £300 new, selling £150 Blakeney Norfolk 07584 598981

2/3 seater sofa with loose damask cover vgc £100 ono, photos available Buyer col lects, Holt area 07900 448034

Large wooden rocking horse hand painted, good condition, would make lovely Christmas gift £75 Buyer to collect 01328 862032

Genuine Victorian rope top tiles 9” wide £4each 1940s Oak bedside cupboard 75cmx35sq £32 Old leaded glass cabinet door £25 Photos available 07768 057960

DYSON DC24 Animal “rollerball” vacuum cleaner Including operating manual & ac cessories booklet £40 Phone 01263 519 154 or 07749 756160

Raleigh medium cycle helmet used twice £9 Adult fold up bicycle comes with bag for storage only rode twice 2 very small marks, otherwise like new £100 01263 512311

67 Assorted sachets of Exante replace ment meals for weight control not now needed £50 01263 512311

Electric Tilt/Riser/Recliner Chair made by DG Smith, Excellent working order al though minor wear and tear to foot and left armrest £75 ono For more information call 07721 060992

Noritaki China tea set for 8 damask pattern includes tea pot etc £100 ono Dolls house 6 rooms with lighting £150 ono, some furni ture by negotiation 07340 413418

White shaker kitchen units, one double (sink), two single base units, one set of drawers, one double and one single wall unit, blue worktop, s/s sink, tap and a Hot point electric cooker, one kick board may need replacing will need gone by 10th Jan uary £150 buyer collects photos on request Sheringham 01263 479681

Man’s dress suit 38chest /trousers 34/29 shirt 15 1/2 bow tie etc £50 hardly worn 07340 413418

Bookcase, two shelves £10 1960's wooden Ottaman £50 1970's Tiled occasional table £25 1960s Gilt edge mirror North Wal sham 07582 771172

Tamrac Professional camera bag As new, used once only £50 01263 588587

M&S rattan 3 seater settee with matching chair, excellent condition Buyer to collect £150 07850 668610

Large white inter wood mirrored wardrobe for sale, buyer to collect & dismantle £90 W180 xH216xD62cm NR28 0DW Like New 07876 232620

Dyson DC24 vacuum cleaner with operat ing manual Good condition £40 00 01263 519154

Maximum 30 words, total value of £300, one ad per person per issue (vehicles, cars, caravans, trailers, boats, property, business, etc , not accepted without charge) Animals pets, livestock, live fish, etc , not accepted

Collectors Ashton Drake Dolls Individually priced starting from £40 6 different dolls in total for sale, all with certificates and origi nal boxes Sheringham area Tel or Text 07516252891

EARLEX VAP75 Steam Wallpaper Stripper 2000W in box, used once £10 00 3 John Lewis duck feather cushion pads 45 x 45 cms hardly used £10 00 Other cushions of different sizes also available 01263 710117

Circular saw, Silverline 185mm Used only once £25 Holt 01263 712810

Bicycle trailer, black, bumper transporter Has four sides with top cover Velcro tight eners Folds down and wheels can be re moved for easy storage or for back of vehicle Very good condition only used twice £50 Ono 07890 117391

2/3 seater Harveys Genoa settee L 180 W 100 H 90 Leather in red/Bordeaux colour Excellent condition £250 Buyer col lects Hickling 07967 923493

1000 piece jigsaws at £6 00 also some 500 piece jigsaws £5 00 each Please ring 01263 711736

Teen/child folding HomCom kick scooter Dual brake system Used twice (RRP £157) £50 Adult GameOver high backed cosmic smoke beanbag gaming chair Barely used (cost £70) £35 01692 406120

Tuxedo M&S “Autograph” black dress suit jacket chest 44” trousers W38” inside leg 29” plus John Lewis white dress shirt 17” plus black bow tie, all vgc £20 the lot

John Rocha oatmeal linen jacket (Deben hams) size 44R hardly worn £10 Hollow fibre polyester Duvet 13 5tog, 185 x 185 (Double size) hardly used £10 07470 704568

Golf clubs 4 to sw Mizuno MX17 irons £75, Cobra Baffler Woods £60 Ping An swer putter £30 If sold together £140 01263 712 571

Indesit 7kg white condensing tumble dryer, as new £75 ono; Dimplex Cheriton CHT20 electric coal effect fire £15 hardly used; 2 matching brown flecked Ikea rugs 80x150 cm £4 each; wooden sewing box/table £10 07486 123521

Stoves Richmond mini range in white ap proximately 6 years old, offered in good working order, only selling as updating kitchen £125 00 collection from Beeston Road Sheringham 07591 539388

New electric cable, 100 metres Prysmian 2 5mm twin and earth cable £70 00 Ap prox 40 metres 6mm twin and earth £68 00 Approx 35 metres 6mm twin and earth £60 00 07761 981128

Interior wall lights Set of 4 x twin lights and all fixing brackets/screws Metal copper fin ish VGC Photos available via WhatsApp Collect from Cromer £25 07966 183777

Greenhouse skylight openers x 2 £10 each Hempstead, Holt Shower tidy, cor ner, free standing, Lakeland £10 Hemp stead, Holt 01263 715851

ROBIN PT 90 portable appliance tester in working order requires re calibrating £70 00 07761 981128

Black Tefal Ingenio Performance 10 piece set Suitable for all hobs plus induction New in box, cost £150, would accept £70 Sheringham 01263 825993

Lampshades x2 with Stag design £20 00 for 2 or will separate 1 pair size 12 M&S Brown jeggings £10 00 excellent condition Kitchen scales, £5 Wooden lamp bases, £10 each Evenings 01263 710011

2 unused and immaculate ‘Relyon Em peror ’ single beds £300 the pair Buyer collects 01263 512606

Purple 26” wheel mountain bike, suit teenager/adult, 15 grip gears, front & rear suspension in excellent condition used twice, £85 ovno, Sheringham 01263 824211

Cut glass 4 section serving platter with matching top Most attractive item £5 Holt 01263 712810

Vacuum cleaner Vax Action Midi Series Clean, very good condition with instruc tions booklet All accessories included plus a 4 2m Stretch hose (ideal for stairs) £25 Bull dog wheel lock for caravan/trailer £10 May be able to deliver 07881 803313

Royal Doulton Christmas Plates 1977 and 1978 As new £100 Glass topped, wooden coffee table Approx 80 x 40cm £25 4 Wheel Rollator with seat and bag Black and red Adjustable height £75 Dark oak hall seat with storage chest height 70cm 80 x 40cm Offers Man’s tweed suit Chest 42inch trousers waist 38 and leg 31 inch £25 Holt 07809 242994

Extension ladde, 8ft, extends to 14ft, good condition, £50 Wheelchair, £10 Lawn King rotary mower, 18” cut, power driven, £50 Men’s leather jacket, size 38/40” Black, £20 Lady’s blue zip up jacket, fur rimmed hood, brand new, £15 01263 823180

Articulate game, £5 Decathlon exercise stepper, new, £20 Panasonic radio/cas sette/CD & speakers, £10 Compost maker, new, boxed, £20 Heated rollers, £3 Body heat wrap, boxed, new, £5 Shower screen, 2 glass fittings, incl door with parts, free 01263 721522

380 double Roman concrete interlocking roof tiles, 42 x34cm, excellent used condition, £190 or 50p per tile Glass side panel for shower, 900 x 1850mm, still in packaging DPB 90 2Y 116, cost £200, would like £50 Cash only, buyer collects 07887

511597Men’s 4 season "Meindl" Leather walking boots size 8 V G C £25 01263 740690

Panasonic Model MCUG304 Super light weight 2000 watt Upright Cleaner with tools Shark Lift Away pro steam pocket mop model S3901UKJR with tools £30 each Sheringham 07786 473891

Ladies winter coats & jackets, all sizes, some with sheepskin linings New double duvet cover & pillowcases, £6 Lots of necklaces, £1 Freestanding metal wine rack, £5 Double foot warmer, £5 Paintings portraits of dogs, £5 each 01692 405663

Static Exercise Bike DKN Technology

AM EB, silent electromagnetic, 8kg fly wheel, programmable, pulse measure ment, detailed instruction book, see "sweatband com", can be taken apart for transport, excellent solid machine, £128, Blakeney 01263 741957

Mother and child uplighter floor lamp with reading light Satin chrome with bulbs Per fect condition £20 01263 515036

OLD AUDIO HI FI SYSTEM OR SEPARATES OR COMMODORE/ BBC/ATARI COMPUTERS AND GAMES Record player, amp, CD, speakers or parts etc , valve radios, valve equipment, radio parts and valves used/unused for collector Also unwanted record collections 07979 384246

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Seiko Turtle automatic watch, great white shark Blue dial Limited Complete with stainless steel band and extra silicone strap plus, automatic electronic watch winder Mint Boxed £290 01692 500776

Compact Table tennis table (36ins x72 ins), set of bats and balls Hardly used Make a good Christmas gift £90 01623 712895

Ladies Clothes Size 16/18 Large bag of assorted business professional work wear dresses, jackets and skirts including Jaeger, Dickin and Jones, Planet and high street labels excellent condition £40 01263 836762

22 inch LG TV (22TK410V) with stand and optional wall bracket and LG remote Ex cellent both operationally and cosmetically £25 One for all indoor aerial £5 01263 587369

Free Two single divan beds, with head boards and side tables Old but in very good condition Looking to be made use of rather than skipped Buyer collects from West Beckham 01263 825414

Glass chess set, £5 Collection only 01692 407693

Men’s Jaeger jackets, one blue stripe one grey size 40" chest as new £20 each

Ladies brown suedette Gelco jacket size 14 as new £15 Black sleeveless flapper (tassel) dress size 14 as new £15 Red Cuckoo shoulder bag unused £15 01263 517196

Vienna Shoprider powerchair with charger and new batteries vgc £150, CareCo fold able 4 wheeled Rollator with seat, back rest and bag £50, Solo transfer bed rail £20 Photos available 01692 405226

Child's Blue Pinnacle (Evans' Brand) Bike Would suit 6 10 year old 20" Wheels, 6 speed, immaculate condition £70 Collect Sheringham bushhouse22@btinternet com Six brand new 6" per bristle paint brushes for sale, open to offers Weybourne 07867 814307

Drop leaf table good condition £20 01263 576781

Vintage Cambridge Holy Bible KJV, red let ter edition, circa 1960’s Concordance, 8 Coloured Maps, Morocco Leather, Boxed In excellent condition with 23 Carat Gold edges printed on India paper £65 01263 570084

Beige curtains 66” wide x 58” drop with tie backs £4 Cream curtains 52” wide x 54” drop with tie backs £3 Ivory silk effect cur tains 90” wide x 56” drop £8 Cream with duck egg blue leaf pattern curtains 90” wide x 56 “drop £8 01328 856889

Large quantity of cut, unprocessed & un seasoned pine logs (from 3 trees) Offers invited, buyer collects whole lot only 01263 720973

Vintage collectables, lots of items valued at £200 the lot, will accept £150 Lots more items free 01692 615289

Maximum 30 words, total value of £300, one ad per person per issue (vehicles, cars, caravans, trailers, boats, property, business, etc , not accepted without charge) Animals pets, livestock, live fish, etc , not accepted

Men’s calf length black coat, (Howick) from House of Frazer, tailored, 4 pockets, worn 3 times, XXL, £70 2 shirts, 19½ collar, blue pinstripe and burgundy, chest 56”, worn twice, £5 each 07447 904315 4 x 20kg of rock salt, £4 a bag or £12 the lot 1974 Meccano No4 set, £30 ono 46 Classic Bus magazines, £10 ono 1980s Scalextric track and accessories (no cars), offers Sheringham 01263 820363

Wellingtons Aigle men’s parlours ISO ad justable 5mm neoprene lined size 7 (41) in khaki £80 Barbour heritage Liddesdale quilted jacket men’s in olive size small £50 Ladies Bike Regent Challenge 26 ATB All Terrain Geometry £50 (Holt) 07962 599303

Two dark brown rattan effect Sun loungers with fitted cream cushions for sale Used but still in good condition Buyer to collect

£20 for both, not available separately Please call Claire on 0788 7762536

Janome JP760 computerised sewing ma chine Auto button holes, walking foot, ex tended table plus extras £100 Holt 07502 627149

Upright SEBO vacuum cleaner series au tomatic x 4 extra, vgc, £50 Morris & Co handmade curtains, 2 pairs, 1 46 x 1 93cm wide, 1 pair 2 16 x 1 32cm wide, muted colours, £25 per pair 01263 740690 Drive ‘Torro’ rollator, as new, £120 07939 258551 or 01263 822528

Office Hippo medium back computer chair

Adjustable seat and back Dark tan fabric

Excellent condition £93 (asking £250 on Amazon) Stag Minstrel Cheval mirror Ex cellent condition with original finish £80 (Cromer) 07760 418108

Boston handles satin steel 38 pairs 14mm, £30 Porcelain cabinet knobs 40 £30 Fish ing tackle, rods, reels, nets, whips 3m to 5m, seat, tackle boxes All good condition £40 07867 397247

Boxes of jigsaws, £25 per box 12 in each box 01263 517156

2 Next side sofa wooden cubes as new can be used side of bed, can be sold sepa rately Height 52cms depth 30 cms width 30cms, £15 each 01263 673256

Mountain bike, £145 Bike lights £10 Bicy cle pump £5 Detachable cycling bag £10 Desk £20 Shower shelving unit £10 Bath room cabinet £10 Chair £10 Corner wall cabinet £15 Suitcase £14 01362 688280

Wheeled shopping trolley, £5 Armchair ex tends to 43” + wooden arms, £15 Maestro king pins, new boxed, £15 Mondeo steer ing lock, £10 Times Concise World Atlas, Readers Digest ‘Last 2 Million Years’, Memoirs HRH Duke of Windsor 1951, £15 lot Mk two Micra spares, rear struts + kit, door mirrors, dist cap, electric leads, hand book, £20 lot 01263 710067

Cromer Tides

1.37 m 19:26 4.81 m 09-Jan 02:22 1.13 m 08:02 4.55 m 14:18 1.37 m 19:57 4.81 m 10-Jan 02:56 1.14 m 08:37 4.51 m 14:52 1.40 m 20:26 4.78 m 11-Jan 03:29 1.17 m 09:12 4.43 m 15:25 1.47 m 20:56 4.72 m

News from the Club House

At the latest committee meeting it was agreed to enter 2 teams in the Tuesday evening Federation League so that more members have the opportunity to play competitively These will be named the ‘Crabs’ and the ‘Crows’ We were delighted that Keith P is continuing his role as Captain of the club His expertise in the afternoon organisation of Friendly fixtures and leading the club is legendary!

Members are looking forward to the Christmas events of coffee morning (10th) and party (17th). In the meantime, 25 members are enjoying the short mat ‘season’ in the clubhouse The Ladies are looking supreme with 6 of the top 9 places going their way Leading the way on 30 points is Gay B, Janice A is joint 2nd with Bob A and Keith P on 21 points A lot of the season left to play but on form Gay is going to take some catching!

If you wish to join us for (very!) short mat bowls with lots of fun, drink and biscuits for only £1 50, come along to the clubhouse every Wednesday afternoon at 2pm throughout the winter months through to April No previous experience or equipment required The green at Cromer Marrams BC is now closed for the winter but next season there will be club matches afternoons, evenings and weekends. So, there will be a game for you, at a time to suit and at a level of competitiveness to suit Seven days a week you can also play a social ‘roll up’ All this for only £65 a year If you are not sure you wish to be involved as a club member, then the green will be available again from Friday 7th April 2023 for the public to play, as and when open Contact the number below and turn up with smooth soled, flat shoes, borrow a set of bowls and play for 1 hour or 2 We are already looking forward to welcoming you next season The bar will continue to be open every Friday from 7pm for members and visitors Drinks at club prices For more information see the club website at cromermarramsbowlsclub com or phone Neil on 01263 513901 or 07814 060413

North Norfolk Viking Lead Swimming Coach, Sam Watts, led by example as he competed in the English National Masters Competition in Sheffield In the 800m freestyle, Sam was up against a strong field of seven competitors over 32 lengths of the pool

Dan John of Reading was the runaway winner when he finished in 8:46 53 but Sam came in third for the bronze medal in 9:48 31 Sam had earlier come sixth in the 400m in 4:38 74

In complete contrast, Viking Spike Buchan swam the shorter distances of 50m and 100m backstroke After finishing fifth in the 100m with 1:13 48, he turned to the 50m and after a close finish, he went 32 82 to earn Viking's first bronze of the competition However, although he did not medal, Spike finished thirteenth in the 100m free in an impressive time of 1:00 92 His wife Sarah also represented the club in the 1,500m and finished in eighth spot with 24:44 09 after 60 hard lengths of the pool

The Vikings have a strong masters sec tion and squads for all abilities If you would like a free try out, please e mail them info@norfolkvikings co uk

Sam Watts

John Holden

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