Cromer Times February 2023

Local theatre group The Mundesley Players have just been awarded two nominations from the National Opera and Dramatic Association (NODA).

Both are nominations for the outstanding play Goodnight Mister Tom that they put on at the Coronation Hall last October The show has been nominated for the Eastern Region Certificate for drama Plus, an unusual nomination for Imaginative set for small stage

“I feel totally overwhelmed with the nomination, but hard work pays off”, said director Cheryl Collings

She pointed out that it was due to her cast and crew, who stepped up and made this play a success “There are a lot of people who don't know the amount of time and energy it takes to pull a show together and the time spent on it outside of normal rehearsal times ”

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Award Nominations for Mundesley Players

Continued from front cover

The scenery grabbed its own nomination

Designed and built by the husband-and-wife team of Nigel and Brenda Holmes, it gradually transformed the stage from a cottage in the country to a dark house in London, passing through the village library, the post office and village hall Train stations and bomb shelters were also brought to life on what is a very small stage.

“Thankfully,” said Nigel “we were working with an imaginative director who let us use our creative talents to the full She did not restrict us to standard thinking This scenery nomination proves that she was right to let us run with it ”

The same production team are currently

working on the pantomime Aladdin, to be staged in the Coronation Hall between the 14th and 18th February A glittery, family friendly show, with music, dance and laughter

Not only are the production crew the same but many of the actors as well A brilliant introduction for kids to see their first live show

Tickets to the panto cost just £12 for adults and £8 for under 16s

They are available online from www.ticketsource.co.uk/mundesley-players or by phone at 0333 666 3366, or they can be purchased in person from The Coronation Hall between 2 30pm and 4 30pm every Sunday

Photographs of Goodnight Mister Tom are by Leigh Caudwell

Introducing Your Local Community Connectors

The Community Connectors at North Norfolk District Council are a service which promotes and supports individual groups and organisations across the District

They are on hand to provide residents with information about local groups, where they will receive a warm welcome, or signpost to organisations who can provide financial, practical or emotional assistance

● Louise covers Cromer and the surrounding villages

● Coralie covers villages surrounding Sheringham and North Walsham

● Claire (1) covers Holt and surrounding area, also Wells.

● Jenna covers Sheringham and North Walsham towns

● Emma covers Fakenham and surrounding villages and Wells

● Claire (2) covers Hoveton and surrounding villages

● Rebecca covers Stalham and surrounding villages

● Catherine is team leader.

Working across North Norfolk, they are well connected with the local community and have information on food hubs, community fridges and warm spaces near you

As part of the Cost-of-Living Crisis, they have also been involved with the community warm spaces that have opened This is where anyone in the community can go and spend time for free company, hot food, and drinks regardless of their financial situation

Do you run a group?

Need to recruit volunteers or are looking for funding?

Perhaps you want to get involved in a new hobby, or just need some information and support – the Community Connectors would love to hear from you

You can get in touch with Louise at louise.cox@north-norfolk.gov.uk or 01263 516404

The Community Connector Team are funded by the Health & Wellbeing

Partnership and North Norfolk District Council

Find out more about them at www.north-norfolk.gov.uk/ communityconnectors

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Cromer & Sheringham Probus Club

On 10 January, after an excellent lunch at The Links Hotel in West Runton, Jacqui Palmer (Heritage Development Manager at the Henry Blogg Museum) spoke to us about the RNLI in Cromer Jacqui spoke in particular about Henry Blogg, Cromer ’s famous and most decorated lifeboatman in RNLI history, who in the course of his long career was awarded 3 gold medals from the RNLI, 4 silver medals, and also the George Cross and British Empire Medal

One of the rescues which Jacqui described was that of the crew of the barge Sepoy, which had been on its way from Hull to London but got into trouble off Cromer The seas were extremely stormy, and it was impossible to shoot a line from the beach to the barge The lifeboat Alexandra attempted the rescue but Henry Blogg returned with another lifeboat -H F Bailey - which was deliberately crashed onto the barge as the seas made it impossible to draw alongside; the H F Bailey made the rescue and was landed on the beach afterwards

Jacqui told us also about several other dramatic rescues (see, e g ,

A Note from the edi

February already! There are signs of life in th garden with bulbs starting to show, which mea Spring is just around the corner

Valentine’s Day is upon us and even if you disagree with the commercial aspects of the da it is a chance to show that someone special how much you care I will be whipping up my delicious chocolate pudding on the day, see the recipe in the magazine

There are more places opening up to provide some relief from the cost of living crisis, NNDC have a new team of Community Connectors covering North Norfolk to signpost people to where help is available Find out more about them at www north-norfolk gov uk/communityconnectors or get in touch with them if you have a group able to help the community

Whatever you are doing this month, enjoy your February magazine.

Jo – Editor

Here are the deadline dates and publishing dates for the next 3 magazines: Month Copy deadline Publishing date

March Tuesday 28th February Friday 10th March

April Tuesday 28th March Friday 7th April

May Tuesday 2nd May Friday 12th May

https://rnli org/find-my-nearest/museums/henry-blogg-museum) and also spoke about some other aspects of lifesaving – all with excellent photos On behalf of all present, our chairman thanked Jacqui for her vivid and interesting talk

On 7 March Tim Groves will speak on “Aspects of the History of Sheringham” and on 4 April member Paul Rundle’s theme will be “Hitler ’s Spies in the UK”.

More information about the club can be seen on our website at www.candsprobus.club or you can call Dave Vickery on 01263 824306.

Reflections from the outgoing Chair of ACNN - January 2023 (Updated 26.01.23)

When I moved to North Norfolk in 2013 I was interested in the needs of the many older people here, and volunteered at Glendon House (Overstrand) and Halsey House (Dementia Friendly Cromer).

I became a trustee at Age Concern North Norfolk in 2015 and then chair in 2016 I stepped down from the position at the end of October 2022 and completed a final “consultancy basis” period at the end of January 2023

I continue to serve as a Governor of the NSFT (Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust). Over the last 8 years funding bid processes have become more rigorous and, during 20192021 with the pandemic sandwiched in between those years, the charity had to ride out

many storms.

Over the years various trustees have given freely and faithfully of their time The current chair is my former colleague Mark Danson-Hatcher and I am confident that he will continue to guide the “ship” into smoother waters – not least because of his naval background! He is supported by four other trustees Anneliese Maerz (in post since February 2021) continues to successfully manage the Day Centre Hub’s activities

It gives me great pleasure to be handing over to a new chair at a high point where referrals have never been greater and staff have never delivered so many delicious “Meals on Heels ”

I would like to offer my sincere thanks to all

staff members, trustees and other volunteers, who continue to make ACNN such a success Contact ACNN on 01263 821188 or alisonc@ageconcernnorthnorfolk co uk

Jennie Cummings-Knight

Three Arrested After Cromer Changing Room Vandalism

Three teenagers have been arrested in Cromer after a changing room was vandalised

The arrests come after a public, family changing room on Louden Road was damaged during the evening of Wednesday 11 January 2023 During the incident, units were ripped from the wall of the changing room, items inside were damaged, and soap had been spread around the space

Following police enquiries, a 14-year-old girl, 13-year-old boy, and a 12-year-old boy were arrested, each on suspicion of criminal damage The three suspects were taken to Aylsham Police Investigation Centre for questioning, before being released on bail while enquiries continue

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Cromer Town Council

Annual Town Meeting

Guest Speaker, Questions to Councillors, Coronation of King Charles III, Cromer Honours Awards & New Year ’s Day Fireworks Grants, Memory Book

At 19:00 on Weds 22 March at Cromer Parish Hall, The Mayor of Cromer, Cllr. Pat West, will be hosting the Annual Town Meeting to which all the electorate of Cromer and Suffield Park are invited to attend

This is an opportunity to ask questions of your councillors, enjoy a presentation and Q&A session with guest speaker Will Evans from Titanium Fireworks and learn about the plans to commemorate the Coronation

The second half of the evening is the presentation of the Cromer Honours Awards, presentation of grants from the funds raised at the New Year ’s Day Fireworks and finally the Mayor reads out the names of the community stalwarts who have passed away during the last year

If you would like to nominate someone or a group of people for a Cromer Honours award or are a local charity who would like to apply for a grant, please contact the Clerk or Deputy Clerk for the relevant application form The deadline for receipt of nominations or grant applications is 10 February 2023

Pleasaunce Work Party Morning

Saturday March 25th

The Pleasaunce, Overstrand, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, once had 20 gardeners, now it has none!

So we’d love your help weeding & trimming the lovely, but extensive garden to keep it really enjoyable for all visitors Come for the whole morning or even an hour

Working any time between 9:30am & 12:45pm (Bring some basic garden tools for working outside) Cuppa and cake provided Please let us know if you can come

Contact: Jillian 01263 579212 or email: thepleasaunce@cehc.org.uk or Jess 01263 578230 email: jamstubenbord@gmail com

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If you would like to nominate a community stalwart who has passed away for inclusion in the memory book, please let us have their details and a brief summary of what they have done for our community.

We hope to be able to announce the plans to commemorate the coronation of H M King Charles III and are in the process of setting up a working group to progress this. We would like to invite all community groups to be involved so please contact the Town Clerk to register your interest

For further information please contact the Town Clerk

Cromer WI

The President welcomed 32members and 2 visitors at the January meeting

Our speaker Mr Gary Powell, a former Police Officer and Author gave an interesting talk into “Cases that made Criminal History ” Covering the centuries from when Robert Peel was Prime Minster to present day, he spoke of the advances in forensics that have helped police catch criminals

Members gave suggestions for outings this year

The competition was won by Val Lodge, Joint 2nd Jane Woollard and Sue Stoneman, 3rd Eileen Tucker

Visitors are welcome at our meetings on the second Thursday of the month (apart from August) at 2pm in the Cromer Community Hall in Garden Street

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Saturday 18th February

St Andrew’s Church, East Runton at 10 - 12 noon

Indulge yourself before Lent at our Chocolate Coffee Morning Homemade Cakes, raffle and much more

Northrepps Historical

Northrepps Historical invites you to share your history with us

Saturday 25th February at Northrepps Village Hall 1- 4pm

As we continue to build the archive of our parish, we are keen to hear from anyone with information of our past, photographs, memories, paintings, drawings, postcards, clippings etc

We are set up to record your vocal history and family memorabilia which will feature on the website

Please come along - tea and coffee served

NWT North Norfolk Group & North East Norfolk Bird Club & Cley Bird Club

Bustards: The Ecstasy and the Agony

An illustrated talk by Nigel Collar

Thursday 16th February 2023 Cley Village Hall at 7 30pm

Entry is free but donations to Norfolk wildlife conservation welcome

Kindly sponsored by Cley Windmill

Aylsham & District Flower Club

We start our Platinum Jubilee Year on Wednesday 8th March at 7pm for 7 30 in Aylsham Town Hall

Brenda Tubb (Attleborough) will be demonstrating “Bags of Fun” Flower of the month competition and raffle of arrangements. Tea/coffee on arrival if required All very welcome to this evening of flowers ,fun, and friendship

Annual subscriptions this year will be £30 and visitors fee £8 This is the first increase for several years due to demonstrators fees and costs of flowers rising considerably in recent months If you intend coming each month it is worth becoming a member

Contact: Crystal Dyball 01603 291190

Stage Direct Returns!

‘Deckchairs’ is coming to Sheringham Little Theatre 10th and 11th March.

Set on a seaside promenade, ‘Deckchairs’ comprises five playlets, some funny, some sad but all poignant, and each with a surprising twist in the tale

Written by popular playwright Jean McConnell and presented by local amateur company, Stage Direct, ‘Deckchairs’ promises to be ideal

Gunton Sawmill

Gunton's Water-powered Sawmill is one of the top attractions in North Norfolk The focus of the sawmill is to preserve and demonstrate aspects of England's industrial heritage. We run the 200-year-old saw on open days and for private groups making it popular with tourists and locals alike

There is also a growing museum of woodland industries, building trades and other rural crafts, so we are looking for volunteers to help run and develop both the sawmill and exhibits

We need practical people to operate the saw, stewards to engage with the public and explain the machinery and history of the sawmill

We are also looking for administrative 'Friends' Professionals and experts to seek and apply for funding, update with the Facebook page and website and generally oversee and advise on what needs doing and chase it up Rural crafts people and static displays are always popular so more of those for open days too

We are hosting a volunteer day on March the 12th, 2pm till 4pm, adults only please Sawmill gate will be open, NR11 7HL If you would like to be involved, please come along or contact us via the website: guntonparksawmill co uk

Cromer BIPC Local Open Day

Monday 27 February, 11 00 – 14 00

Are you looking to start a business in North Norfolk?

Join us for our first Business Open Day at Cromer Library – you can talk to a range of business advisors and start-up experts, plus access the library’s range of business books and databases and access market research and intellectual property guidance

Our advisors include:

• Candy Richards from the Federation of Small Businesses offering advice to small businesses and the self-employed

• Daniel Gee from Larking Gowen accountants offering advice on tax, VAT, payroll and self-employment

• Tim Gardiner, Employment Partnerships Manager from Access Creative College, talking about apprenticeships

• Ian Bird from Norfolk and Waveney Enterprise Services (NWES), who offer free business advice and training and access to finance

• Andy Gray, Natwest Local Enterprise Manager, East Coast talking about the free tools & programmes available from Natwest Entrepreneurship

Most of the sessions will be drop-in, but if you wish to book a one- to-one with NWES, please email us at bipcnorfolk@norfolk gov uk

seaside entertainment with something for everyone, according to experienced director, Nigel Manson

As Nigel explains, ‘we recruited a talented all-girl cast of ten, and they’ve been rehearsing since before Christmas The five playlets are developing beautifully and I’m very confident the audiences will really enjoy what Deckchairs has to offer!’

This will be Stage Direct’s third production at Sheringham Little Theatre

in the past 12 months, although this time they have included a Saturday matinee performance for the first time in many years As Nigel remarked, ‘the matinee is intended to appeal to those who would rather not venture out on cold dark nights!’

Performances will be Friday 10th March at 7.30pm and Saturday 11th March at 2 30 & 7 30pm Tickets priced at £12 50 are available from the Sheringham Little Theatre box office (01263-822347), or online via their website at www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com.

The Arts Society Glaven Valley

The Arts Society Glaven Valley meets for lectures on arts and related subjects, once a month on the third Tuesday from September to June We meet at Cley Village Hall

The next meeting will be on Tuesday 21 February at 1 45 for 2 15 at the Village Hall in Cley

Come along and hear expert Pamela Campbell-Johnson talking about the photographer Jorge Lewinski Born in Lwow, Poland (now Ukraine) in 1921, he has an unparalleled reputation for portraits of the iconic British painters and sculptors of the 20th century. Lewinski photographed over 300 leading British artists principally between 1962 and 1995, revealing the character of each sitter as both a person and as an artist Among others, he captured through his lens David Hockney, Henry Moore, Anthony Gormley and Barbra Hepworth Through Lewinski’s work, we will explore the artistic contributions that these painters and sculptors made to the British Art scene

In addition to its expert monthly lectures, TASGV organises a programme of Study Days, Visits and social occasions It also supports a Young Arts Group and other volunteering activities such as producing Trails of Discovery for local historic churches and venues, aimed at young people

Membership of TASGV costs £45 a year. You can come as a guest for £5 to see if you enjoy our meeting. There is free parking in the car park next to the Village Hall New members are welcomed and you can find out how to join on our website www theartssocietyglavenvalley org uk

Lenten Talks at St. Joseph’s Sheringham – All Welcome

Father Peter Wygnanski, from the Catholic Parish of Our Lady and St. Joseph’s will be giving a short series of talks about the Catholic Faith.

These talks will take place at St Joseph’s Sheringham on Sunday afternoons 5th, 19th March and 2nd April at 3pm Father Peter is going to present key ideas from Pope Benedict XVI in his book “Introduction to Christianity”

These talks are open to everyone of all faiths or none – further information on the Parish website https://www.ourladyandstjoseph.info/ Please come and join us as we prepare for the mysteries of Easter

Cromer World Day of Prayer

“I have heard about your Faith”.

Friday 3rd March 2023 at 2pm Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church Overstrand Road Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church is hosting this year, so please come and support us and our fellow Christians in this opportunity to pray in unity with our brothers and sisters around the world

This years’ service has been put together by the Christian Women of Taiwan The service includes singing, readings, reflections and insights into the lives of the people in that country. A collection is later taken for charities After the service there will be refreshments in the hall and a chance to chat with people from other churches locally

All are welcome and we look forward to seeing you

Presenting Cliff Tribute Concert with popular and Gospel songs and personal stories

Saturday March 18th in Cromer Church at 7pm

Will Chandler (Cliff As if) and Simon Goodall

Special Guest Appearance by Julian Pugh as Guitar Supremo Hank Marvin

Tickets £5 from Upstairs Downstairs or from the Cromer Information Centre

In aid of TEARFUND - a Christian Charity responding to poverty, disasters and tackling injustice in over 50 of the World’s poorest countries

Cromer Twinning Association

Annual General Meeting

Thursday 2nd March 2023 at 7pm Suffield Park Bowls Club Room, Cromer

All welcome

COFFEE MORNING

Saturday 18 February 2023

10:00 - 13:00

Cromer Community Hall, Garden Street

Fundraising Coffee Morning Coffee, Tea & Refreshments

Raffle

All Welcome

All proceeds to Cromer RNLI

A step in the right direction

David Riddle

Jorge Lewinski

North Norfolk Scoops Awards in National Competition

Giraffes Necking taken recently in Kruger National Park and Lizzie Wallis received a Highly Commended Award for Brown Hare after the Blizzard

North Norfolk Photographic Society has won the GB Cup for Nature, which is a competition run by the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain for clubs throughout the country.

The Gold Medal for the overall best image was also won by club member Diana Knight for her image called Flamingos Flying over Soda Lake This was taken in Kenya flying over one of the Rift Valley Lakes

Val Walker won a Silver Medal for

Val Walker also received the highest aggregate score for her four images and so won an additional Medal and title of Nature Photographer of the Year

This is the first time a club from East Anglia has won this prestigious competition, the nearest being a 4th place some 10 years ago.

This is a real

achievement for a club which only has just over 40 members and is competing against much larger Societies

If you would like more information about the club, including a gallery of members images, where we meet and what we do, then please look at the website

nnps.uk

North Norfolk singer-song writers release much-anticipated first single!

Cromer ’s acoustic singer-song writing duo, The Browns, are releasing their debut single, ‘Forgive and Forget’ on 24th February this year

The couple first met in 1977 at a school dance, but lost touch after their first date plans went awry, but they reconnected in 2015, married in 2017 and started writing and singing together the following year

Their distinctive sound developed organically as Annie started adding harmonies to Vernon’s vocals, and it’s their harmonies and blend of voices that makes their performances distinctive and unique

Their single certainly won’t disappoint their followers as layers of harmony proliferate throughout the song with its poignant theme of suspicion and betrayal in a fragile relationship that is seemingly doomed Sorrow, indignation, and resignation weave their way through the song much like the intertwining vocals and harmonies. The theme of helplessness and hopelessness are treated with elegance and sensitivity and the beautiful blend of harmonies only serves to highlight the disharmony in the relationship

The Browns have been regular performers at festivals and folk groups around Norfolk such as Deepdale Festival in Burnham Deepdale, Folk on the Pier in Cromer, Cambridge Folk Club, the Bury Folk Collective, Blakeney Beer and Shanty Festival and at various venues around Norwich They also played at festivals further afield such as Bedford River Festival and Boar ’s Bridge festival

Their songs are already getting significant radio play, but their decision to record an album and release a single is entirely due to the encouragement and support they received from their fans, friends and the audiences they encountered at gigs and performances

An album is planned for the spring, and The Browns will perform some of their album tracks at their upcoming gig for Folk on the Strand in March at the Belfry in Overstrand, where they will be supporting Sally Barker on the first evening of a weekend devoted to showcasing singer-songwriters

In the meantime, you can hear them at folk clubs, venues and events around Norfolk and beyond – follow them on Facebook or check their website for their events diary!

You can follow The Browns on Facebook www.facebook.com/ vernonandannie and find out more about them via their website at www thebrownsnorfolk com

CHESS PROBLEMS by Dr Cedric Lytton

Solution to No, 310:

1 Qa1! bxa1Q (R,B,N) 2 Rb8 To relieve stalemate, White sacrifices his Q in a remote corner square! The white K is placed to head off 1 Re1, Rf1? b1n+! Construction note: without white Pc6, there would be a cook (unwanted second solution) 1 Rf7! Kg8 2. Qe8.

Can’t solve problems? Here (No. 311) is a six-mover we guarantee you can do Just move, and think later! No need to send solutions!

Joint winners for 2022 are Edward Hackford (Blakeney) and Dave Jones (Sheringham), who solved everything except No 309 in December, missing Black’s counter-sacrifice at move 2 No competition for 2023 Just straightforward problems which will, hopefully, touch some funny-bones!

310 Cedric Lytton Original for Holt Chronicle

310 Mate in two moves

311 Mate in six moves

311 V Ropke, In Irving Chernev, The Fireside Book of Chess

Nor th Walsham and District Br anch of Cats Pr otection

As mentioned last time Duncan Baker came to see us on 6th January with his delightful daughters They were able to see the three timid cats, Frankie, Ella and Cassie who unfortunately hid up as they are not used to seeing so many new faces at once Although the cats in care were not happy to socialize, Ozzy, one of Caroline’s cats came out to see us Unfortunately, Caroline was not well enough to join as she had a nasty bug so Ray, her husband, who enjoys socialising the cats, stood in for her As none of us wanted to catch the bug it was not possible to offer refreshments to our guests We hope the girls were not too disappointed and that they will be able to come back another time when there are some cuddly kittens in care Charlie, the other cat in residence had originally

tested positive to FELV

His bloods had been forwarded to Glasgow for additional testing and much to our relief had recently been advised by our vets that these tests had given a negative result This means that we can now take another cat in to the adjoining pen

During January we said farewell to Wallace and Narla who hardly had time to settle in her pen and have welcomed on board, Jacob, Juniper, Reggie, Jasmine, Socks, Jodie and Jemima Although it is lovely to see the cats leave for loving new homes it is just as well there are new faces to take their place

Once again Barbara and her lovely team have been to Morrisons in Cromer and raised £132 36 for the cats They will also be at Tesco in Sheringham on 2nd February

Last time, I forgot to mention our volunteers who deal with the other essential work that is

undertaken, such as Irene who looks after the neutering line, Jan who issues the vouchers for people who take advantage of the neutering campaign, Bren who looks after the website and our Facebook page and Sue who completes the “cat-a-log” records of all cats that come into care and are re-homed We also welcome new volunteer Gill who is taking over some of my duties

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

If you are looking for a cat or kitten (or have any other queries) please give Stephanie a call on 01692 535858

Please be aware that if you are interested in giving one of our cats a home you need to contact by phone rather than by the contact form on our website, www northwalsham cats org uk where a description and photograph of the cats can be seen Stephanie does not use a computer for her cat work so there is a delay in responding to enquiries this way and as she deals with enquiries on a first come first serve policy, she may have already spoken to someone who is interested in giving the cat a home

We are on Facebook You can find us under Cats Protection North Walsham

Heritage Railway to See Visit from Celebrity Steam Locomotive

Visitors to the North Norfolk Railway between 27 May and 4 June this year will have the opportunity to travel on special trains hauled by steam locomotive No 60163 Tornado

Tornado, the first mainline steam locomotive built in the UK since 1960, made headlines as it steamed for the first time in 2008 Since then, the engine has continued to impress, hauling Royal Trains and appearing on the big screen in Paddington 2 as well as on numerous television programmes including BBC Top Gear ’s famous “Race to The North”

Tornado is also the fastest steam engine to run since the 1960s, reaching 100mph on a test train in 2017 but will be running at a more sedate 25 miles hour through the beautiful North Norfolk countryside The engine spends most of its time hauling premier excursions on the mainline, and this is one of the locomotive’s first appearances for fifteen months, so tickets are expected to sell fast Special trains hauled by Tornado will depart from Sheringham Station at 10 00, 11 40, 13 20, 15 00 and 16 40 each day from 27 May to 4 June – advance booking via www nnrailway co uk is essential Tickets will include a reserved seat for one return journey from Sheringham to Holt, with extra time at Holt station for passengers to take photographs of the express engine.

New Year's Day Fireworks Fundraising and Grants

We, Cromer Town Council, give notice that the street collection which took place on 1st January 2023 at the Cromer New Year ’s Day Fireworks raised the sum of £7346.18. Together with other fundraising, a grand total of £9652 15 was raised The sum of £4697 55 was incurred in respect of expenses and payments in connection with the event thus leaving £4954 60 to give out in grants to local charities

Thank you to everyone who helped with the event and everyone who donated The deadline for the receipt of applications for grants is Friday 10 Feb Application forms are available from the Town Clerk email clerk@cromer-tc gov uk

Photo by Steve Allen

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A recent study at Coltishall Clinic has shown that a third of our patients are now men We offer a range of medical treatments unlike a lot of purely cosmetic clinics

Men can be just as concerned about their looks as women and how society views them It has seemed the norm for a long time for men to accept that they cannot change things.

Not anymore, the trend is that more men are coming for a variety of treatments and enjoying the benefits Men want to remain youthful and often want to keep up with their partners (who often introduce them to these treatments or bring them along to appointments )

Here at Coltishall Clinic we understand that men don’t want to give up their masculinity We help to navigate patients through the numerous treatments we offer and to give you the look that you wish to achieve

All our invasive treatments are performed purely under local anaesthesia on a walk-in walk-out basis so there is no worry about general anaesthesia and hospitalisation issues

Here is a selection of our treatments for men:

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We have seen increasing number of men including older men come in for our minimally invasive but very effective surgical options such as a direct brow lift, eyelid surgery or a direct neck lift

The beauty of these procedures is that they are relatively simple, uncomplicated procedures that provide great results with no significant recovery period or discomfort

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The end of Ground Rent for tenants?

Ground rent is a type of rent paid by the tenant of a leasehold property to the landlord or freeholder

It is a yearly fee that is paid in addition to the rent paid for the property itself Historically, ground rent has been a common feature of leasehold properties, with landlords charging tenants a fee for the right to use the land on which their property sits

However, in recent years, the practice of charging ground rent has come under scrutiny Many have criticized the practice as being unjust and exploitative, with tenants paying exorbitant fees for the right to live in their own homes. As a result, there have been calls for the abolition of ground rent on all new leases of leasehold properties

The government has responded to these calls by introducing the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act, which effectively abolishes ground rent on all new leases of leasehold properties, by capping all new leases to a maximum ground rent of £0 per year

The new law, which came into effect in June 2022, means that landlords will no longer be able to charge ground rent on new leases of leasehold properties While existing leaseholders will only benefit from this reform if they choose to extend their lease, otherwise they will be obliged to pay ground rent until the agreed review date

From the tenant's perspective, the abolition of ground rent is a positive development The reform will help to reduce the financial burden on those who are struggling to afford housing and will help to make housing more affordable and accessible for new tenants

From the landlord's perspective, the abolition of ground rent may have negative consequences. Ground rent is a source of income for landlords and freeholders, and its abolition could impact their ability to maintain and improve the properties they own Some landlords argue that ground rent is a necessary part of the leasehold system, as it ensures that tenants have a vested interest in the property and are more likely to take care of it Few reports suggest that landlords and freeholders may look to compensate for the loss of ground rent by raising the price of their property

The new law will also cap ground rent to a maximum of £0 per year on all retirement properties and this change is expected to come into force no earlier than April 2023

In conclusion, the abolition of ground rent on all new leases of leasehold properties is a complex issue with both positive and negative consequences On the one hand, it will help to make housing more affordable and accessible for tenants, as well as reduce the financial burden on those who are struggling to afford housing

While on the other hand, it may have negative consequences for landlords and freeholders, and could lead to an increase in property prices

It is essential that freeholders and leaseholders understand the implications of the reform and seek advice accordingly

Our conveyancing team can advise you on:

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• Transfer of Equity

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Our legal team provide a full range of legal services for businesses, families and individuals

The personal legal services we offer include conveyancing, family law including separation and divorce, personal injury, clinical negligence, employment law, wills, trusts, lasting powers of attorney and probate

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Laser therapy helping pets at Toll Barn Vets

At Toll Barn Vets we believe in constantly providing the highest standard of care for our patients by utilising cutting edge technology to reduce reliance on medication

This is particularly beneficial for chronic conditions and significantly improves our pets’ quality of life

As part of this commitment we offer our patients Laser Therapy which reduces inflammation and provides pain relief It is effective at treating acute and chronic pain as well as improving wound healing It is most frequently performed in contact with the area being treated, however, for nervous patients it can be used without contact with the body and can also be applied to acupuncture points to achieve similar responses to traditional acupuncture without requiring application of needles

Laser therapy is safe, painless and fast with most sessions taking 5-10 minutes per area of treatment and most patients show significant improvement after 3-5 treatment sessions

Laser therapy stimulates the body’s own healing powers by stimulating cellular activity which reduces inflammation, provides pain relief, stimulates nerve regeneration and improves tissue repair often leading to a reduction in requirement for medication and reduced healing times Laser therapy often forms part of the treatment for osteoarthritis, degenerative joint disease (eg hip and elbow dysplasia), intervertebral disc disease (spinal pain), skin disease, post operative wound healing, sprains and strains, treatment of orthopaedic disease (eg cruciate ligament rupture) and periodontal disease

We are one of the few centres within East Anglia to have a Laser suitable to perform

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Pickle has come into the rescue for a 6-week holiday, he was found 3 years ago out during the day it was discovered that he was blind, so his finders have been caring for him since then I have put him on a strict diet as he is rather overweight, an overweight hog cannot curl up into a tight ball and makes them vulnerable to predators and frost if they are hibernating, luckily Pickle does not have to worry about that, but it’s better for his wellbeing if he loses a bit of weight while he’s on his holidays!

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For a good selection of quality antiques, fine jewellery, objects of desire, glass, silver, coins and militaria.

Telephone us for advice on your unwanted items and special gift ideas!

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Editor ’s Recipe

It’s Valentine’s Day and what could be more of a treat for your amore than an indulgent chocolate pudding to round off a special meal?

As you know, I try to keep recipes simple, and this one is no exception There is a little magic involved but the pudding does all that in the oven, producing a light sponge on top with a delicious, silky sauce on the bottom Excellent served with cream, crème fraise or a delicate crème anglaise (custard to you and me) Add a few of your favourite berries on the plate for a special touch

This pudding is quite rich, so will easily serve 6. Any leftovers can be covered and put in the fridge to be reheated in the microwave

Self-saucing Chocolate Pudding

Ingredients

130g plain flour

25g cocoa powder

2 teaspoons baking powder

pinch of salt

100g soft brown sugar

60g butter, melted (+ extra for greasing)

1 large egg

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Fastest Pud in Norfolk!

I do hope that no one challenges me on this (!) but in an emergency, having completely forgotten to produce a pudding one Sunday, I decided to try something I have always meant to do but never got around to; a microwaved steam pudding I have seen it done many times (thank you for the inspiration, Joselyn!) but never quite plucked up the courage, but these were desperate times So with trepidation I whisked up what I hoped would be a delicious, light airy sponge, grabbed the marmalade and

125ml whole milk

For the sauce

25g cocoa powder

100g soft brown sugar

250ml boiling water

Method

Preheat your oven to Gas 4, 180C / 160C fan Grease an (approximately) 8 inch pie dish or baking dish with butter.

In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt Whisk together to combine.

In a separate medium mixing bowl, beat together the melted butter and sugar until smooth Add the egg and vanilla and beat well, scraping down the sides of the bowl to make sure everything is well combined and smooth Add ⅓ of the dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Stir through gently until just combined. Now add half of the milk, mix gently again. Continue like this until all the flour and milk is combined just It is important not to overmix or the cake may turn out dense and tough Pour the pudding batter into your prepared dish

For the sauce: Mix together the cocoa, sugar

went for it what a wonderful invention the microwave is! Not only does it produce the lightest sponge I’ve ever had, but it is also a super economical way to cook, something we all need at the moment, and the speed it does it!

This recipe feeds around 4 to 5 if you add lashings of custard (microwave again, obviously) and I’m so blown away by the ease and speed that my family’s waistlines will be increasing over the next few weeks and months as I experiment with different flavours I guess that’s the end of the New Year Diet!

Speedy Sponge Pudding with Marmalade

4 oz self-raising flour

1 tsp baking powder

3 oz caster sugar

3 oz butter/marge (I use Clover)

1 large egg

1 tablespoon milk

1 dessert spoon orange blossom water (optional, use orange essence if you prefer)

2 tablespoons orange marmalade

and boiling water in a small bowl until well combined (it will look watery but don’t worry) Slowly pour the sauce over the back of a spoon all over the top of the pudding mixture in the dish

Bake the pudding for 25-30 minutes. The top should look dry and be a little springy Lift carefully out of the oven (the sponge will be floating on the sauce) and serve

Put everything except the marmalade into a bowl and whisk until light and fluffy Grease a 2lb pudding basin generously, add a circle of greaseproof paper into the bottom and grease this also

Spoon your marmalade into the bottom of the basin, and spoon your pudding mix on top, evening out the top

Put into the microwave on high for 5 mins, check and if it’s still a little loose in the middle return for another minute

Carefully remove from microwave and run a knife all around the outside edge of the pudding, and using a cloth carefully upend the pudding onto a plate, lifting off the bowl

Remove the greaseproof paper, being very careful as the marmalade will be extremely hot, and voila! It’s ready to serve with custard, ice cream or cream.

Experiment with golden syrup, lemon curd or jam in place of marmalade

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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)

Code Club Taster Thursday 16th February 4pm to 5.30pm. Discover how to use your own games and animations using coding techniques Suitable for 7 to 10 but under 8s must be accompanied by an adult Booking essential at www Norfolk gov uk/digifest or call 01603 774777

Art Films we are hosting a selection of afternoon art films from the Living Knowledge Network and the National Gallery Collection Monday 20th February 3pm to 4pm (National Gallery Talks on Van Huysum’s Flowers, Le Brun, Botticelli’s Venus and Mars) Drop in event Places are limited

BIPC Open Day Monday 27th February 11 am – 2pm starting a business in North Norfolk? Join us for our first Business Open day Talk to business advisors and start-up experts, plus access the library’s range of business books/databases and access market research/intellectual property guidance

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.

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, 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 and Job Seeker Support, contact the library to book a session with our volunteer

Autism Friendly Group 2nd Tuesday of each month 4pm to 6pm (next date 14th February) 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.

North Norfolk Association for the Blind Reading Group re launch Meet for coffee and cake Monday 20th February 2pm to 3 30pm and then on the third Monday of each month Contact the branch for details

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, contact library for further dates. This relaxed, friendly group will give advice and information on babywearing and an opportunity to borrow slings and carriers

Knit and Natter 10 30 am on the third Friday of each month, please contact library for details Next date 17th February

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 8s 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 OR Facebook page #CromerLibrary or Twitter @CromerLibrary to find out what’s happening

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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

WANTED

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

Any donations of wool gratefully received Whatever we receive will be knitted into baby hats to donate to the Norfolk and Norwich Premature Baby Unit or hats and gloves for the Christmas Shoebox Appeal Please call 07796 638020 or email sallylee35@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

Wanted by collector 00-gauge N gauge Railway / dinky toys, buildings anything considered cash/instant Bank transfer

01362422451/ 07747 097798

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

Buyer looking for old china or wooden chicken eggs, old local milk and other bottles, also small old railway items 01263

833269

One pair small pink Wedgwood Jasperware candlesticks One pair 71/2"blue Wedgwood Jasperware candlesticks One only green Wedgwood Jasperware candlestick 07760 418108

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Leisure Rangemaster 110, cream All electric, 2 ovens, grill, warming drawer 4 ring + griddle + hotplate Good working order, manual included Buyer collects from Bawdeswell £295 01362 688280

Lampshades x 2 stag design, £18-00

Wooden lamp bases x2, £10-00each

Kitchen scales, £5-00 M&S Jeggings size

12, £10-00 Call evenings 01263 710011

Pair of men’s Clarks Goretex walking boots; size 8; only worn twice so as new condition; cost over £90; selling for £40 Holt 07717 160783

Hp printer Deskjet D1560 with inks £20

North Walsham 01692 406360

2-seater sofa (170cm x 95cm) and 1 armchair (114cm x 95cm), black and charcoal grey crushed velour with suede effect arms, cushion back and silver cube feet

Good condition from smoke free home

Can send pictures £150 ono 07899

951308

Ladies' black leather, knee-high boots, worn once, size 8, wide fitting foot and leg, bought for £85, sell for £40 07823 939170

Toddler bed, 166cm x 76cm, pine £20 01692 406582

Dietz Taimas GT 4-wheel Rollator never used £150 Lightweight folding Wheelchair £35 01263 587663

Double duvet with cover, £5 V soft white blanket (throw), £5 3 brand new wooden picture frames, £5 each ono Brand new Mary Berry cookbook, £5 Complete set ‘London’s Burning’ and ‘Wild at Heart’ boxed CDs Name your price Single duvet set, rose design, £5 01692 405663 Cookworks 20 litre mini oven and grill

461x376x298mm Suitable for worktop

Only used once £50 01328 830598

Glass chess set, £5 Collection only 01692 407693

John Lewis travel cot and bassinet, with an extra made to measure mattress, velour mattress protector and two fitted white sheets £70: John Lewis sturdy wooden highchair with separate chair pad £50 Both used for occasionally by grandchildren, excellent clean condition 01263 860083

Freezer, Zanussi, front opening 55cm w, 24cm d, 83cm h Fridge, Fridgemaster, front opening, 86cm w, 55cm w, 140cm h Both good condition £50 each ono, buyer collects from Weybourne 07788 564445 Golf Shoes - Ladies Cotswold size 5 Navy leather Brogue style, pimple sole, as new £10 00 Ladies FOOTJOY size 5 White pull on style, pimple sole brand new £10 00 Telephone after 6pm 01263 710616

Large oak office desk Excellent condition Width 180cm Depth 85cm, Height 80cm 7 drawers total inc 2 suspension drawers

Dismantles in 3 sections £150 ono Large wooden coffee table Width 150cm, Depth 70cm, Height 45cm Parquetry wooden top £100 Melton Constable Buyer collects 077488 46125

Set of lawn bowls, Size 3 Thomas Taylor with bag, net and measure £30 01263

513270

Red gear 4 music semi acoustic guitar in very good condition recently restrung free stand £150 ono Cromer 07376 199016

Bosh integrated dishwasher, full size short wash to full programme, reason for sale, having a new kitchen, seen in working order, good condition £55 buyer collects Gents M&S jacket, worn once, natural colour £30 01692 404988

Six Canterbury decorative plates of Old North Walsham £20 Colour TV 16inch £25 Toaster £10 collection North Walsham 07582 771172

Professional TAMRAC Camera bag, used once, as new (cost £200) 12"w -20"h -10" d, £50 01263 588587

Ercol light wood, cream upholstery threeseater sofa, very good condition £300 Plus, we have two matching armchairs 01263 761602

Bedroom chaise (also suitable for summer houses) Finished in mid-grey plush - studded trim 5ft (152cms) long x 18 inches (46cms) wide As new £30 07713 521559

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Animals - pets, livestock, live fish, etc , not accepted

Victorian copper jelly mould, 10cm tall; 13cm base diameter £25 Holt 01263

712810

Men's genuine black leather zipper jacket 48/50"chest New £40 Men's genuine tan leather zipper jacket 46/48" chest New £40 Set 4 Abarth Scorpion Hub Caps Mint £60 01692 500776

3 – rung lightweight aluminium step ladder Perfect condition £6 Holt 01263 712810

Bannister rail, one length of solid light oak, 3 55m approx Fixings and screws supplied for wall mounting Only installed in August 2022, removed to accommodate stairlift Buyer collects £200 ono Phone (evenings only) Holt 01263 586011

“Lavenham” Tilt-Top Overbed Table (ex CareCo) Good condition £32 07796

847406

Free ink Do you have a Canon Pixma MG 5700 series? I have several cartridges of compatible ink All in date after my printer packed up John 01692 405184

Boardman road bike carbon, disc brake’s excellent condition £250 Cromer 01263

510044

Hoover fridge freezer 7 months old, 175cm tall by 54 5cm wide Excellent condition Genuine reason for sale Cost £330 (original receipt can be seen) would accept £230 o n o 07833 996275

Motul Hybrid Ow-16 Engine Oil for fuel economy 3 x litre bottles Unopened £20 the lot 07971 258519

3 Piece Suite 2-seater sofa + 2 wing chairs (Buckingham Venitia terracotta from Aldiss) Hardwood frames, fibre filled seats and cushions Smoke and pet-free, excellent condition £325 01263 720973

Drive DeVilbiss deluxe Travel Folding

Walker (wheels and side pockets) £40 Odyssey folding shower chair, as new, £30 Zimmer frame £15 01263 715657

Free: Mamas and papas grey cot/ toddler bed, with mattress, vgc Buyer collects, High Kelling 01263 479822

Hammond F 3000 electric organ Upper and lower keyboards, pedals, various functions including play and record In good working order FREE Collection only (This organ is very heavy) Tel: 01263 862397 Bespoke quality pine bookshelves £50 Height 79 inches x width 37 inches x depth

11 inches Holt 07375 082504

Decorative wrought iron driveway gates Black Each measures 5’3” across, 2’9” to horizontal height, 3’ including decorative curl Fixing hinges included Buyer collects, Holt £99 Can deliver within 10 miles for agreed amount to cover fuel Can send photo Text 07774 921535

Small two-seater sofa and two matching armchairs, all manual recliners Pale green with a small terracotta and cream pattern VGC £250 Available end of February/beginning of March Collect from Holt 01263

712895

Surplus to need, brand new 100% wool Westex Boucle carpet in coffee cream 2 9m x 4m, bargain at £100 07857 507502 Epson compatible ink cartridges for XP510, 520, 600, 605, 610, 615, 620, 625 or 700 printer models - 38 in all, all fully sealed in original packing, changed to later Epson model and these don't fit! £25 the lot! 01263 860844 or 07767 796395

Curtains - House move necessitates sale of pair of quality curtains custom made by Aldiss Length 4’4” (131cm) Width 9’ (268 cm) Beige/pale pink design £25 01263

823106

Free garden pots Various sizes 16 Ceramic, some glazed, plus 4 plastic Take all or a few Mundesley 07979 490641

Large metal framed sofa bed, excellent condition, hardly used £150 ono Erpingham 01263 768850

Glass top coffee table with mahogany wood surround and base 48”L x 17”W x 16”D Good condition £50 ono 01263 513591

Lawn bowls, Henselite, size 4, £35, Almark med 3, £35 Raleigh Classic England, 5 gears, unused, £115 Halfords turbo Trainer, £35 Sheringham 07900 202555

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 (Debenhams) size 44R - hardly worn £10

Swan compact teasmade Fitted two cup tray Illuminating alarm and tea symbols Used only a couple of times £15 Hotter Livvy ladies shoes Ballerina style Size 6 standard fitting Sky blue nubuck Unworn, still boxed £10 Collections from Holt Photos available 01263 715568

Free: Roma Shoprider disability scooter Needs new battery and work to brake but includes cover, charger, instruction book and shopping basket Collection only 01263 711263

Static Training Bike - DKN Technology AMEB, programmable, pulse measurement, silent electromagnetic (8kg) flywheel, detailed instruction book, 5 star performance see "sweatband com", can be taken apart for transport, looks new, solid machine, original box, £110, Blakeney 01263 741957

Original Victorian/Edwardian metal fourfoot bed frame £50 Buyer to collect from Holt 07940 113839

Pentax Zoom 70s camera with Telemacro lens including original Pentax case £25 00, Royal Doulton Ladies China Figures Julia £15 00 and Collectors Limited Edition Autumn £20 00 excellent condition 01263 83672

Selection of furniture old oak charm tv video cabinet wine table large sideboard display glass doors, cupboard at bottom plus 4 draws, slipper /sewing box x 2 call for more information all in ex condition 01692 407857

Little Tikes 4 x 4 Princess Cozy Car (Pink and purple), great fun, excellent condition £45 Chico London Stroller buggy with luxury liner foot muff and full rain cover, excellent condition £25 Little Cook’s Kitchen (Early Learning Centre) with sizzle sound on hob and additional pots and pans etc

Children love to play at cooking! Excellent condition £35 Only used on occasional visits to Grandparent’s home All above to be collected from Sheringham 01253 825410 Picture cards by Brooke Bond, Tom Thumb, W D Wills, Craven Black Cat, all in good condition Official souvenir programme England v Luxembourg 15th December 1982 Offers 01263 517156

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De Longhi 900-watt microwave combi oven with instructions, black, little used, perfect working order cost £179 accept £80 buyer collect Cromer 07505 462065

Collection 21 paperback books of Terry Pratchett, £25 Collection 14 hardback books Robert Rankin £30 All in good condition 01263 579775

Handmade solid oak Welsh dresser £150 ono 07500 846699

Electric garden tiller ideal for small/medium vegetable patch £30 7 pieces greenhouse glass 24" x 24” £4 2 5 ltr Resolva patio cleaner, removes mould and algae £4

Ladies size 7 wide fitting new navy trainers, £10 01263 515222

Tower Bottega rose gold edition 2 slice toaster, £20 Carmen neon series 2000w hairdryer gift set £20 Both items new and boxed 07990 646111

FREEADS

Taylor made Golf clubs, 1,3,5 sldr woods, 4 sw irons, Odysey putter and bag £250 07500 846699

Filing Cabinets Following a closure of an office, 4 x 2 drawer 475m wide x 610mm deep x 700mm high £30 00each 1 x 3 drawer 475 x 610 x 1020mm high £40 00 Can deliver free around Holt area (Langham) 07808 858594

Two large cream cushions with red cherries, as new £5 Ladies Caprice black ankle boots size 6 as new £10 Ladies Caprice brown ankle boots size 6 as new, £10 01263 517196

Meaco low energy dehumidifier brand new still boxed cost £190 will accept £90 no offers, buyer collects 01263 515835 Hollow fibre polyester Duvet 13 5tog, 185 x 185 (Double size) - hardly used £10 07470 704568

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

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

Oven microwave combi Samsung black, clean and good working order, not used very much, £65 Buyer collects North Walsham 07494 199260

Mixed assortments of acrylic paints, mostly new (some large tubes some smaller) Large assortment of pastel crayons, some new, some partly used Artist’s easel and some brushes Offers Holt 07517 667693 White Knight 7kg tumble dryer – white £15 (Sheringham) 07796 125917

Free to collect, black gold, well-rotted horse manure, for your garden or allotment Tel: 01263 713164

Pair of car ramps, 2000lbs, £25 Sealey trolley jack, 1500kg, £20 2 sheets galvanised steel, 6’6” x 3/16 thick, £20 6’ melamine refectory table, legs fold up, £20 01263 711765

Edwardian inlaid commode £50 2 bedside lamp bases £10 ea M&S brown leggings size 12 good condition £10 2 lampshades, stag design, £10 each 01263 710011 Pure Chrono SCD series 2 DAB Radio/FM, mains, aux , black, remote £25 00 01263 512449

Selection of Laura Ashley throws and curtains available Also, Sophie Allport hares throw available please contact me for details and I will send pictures collection Sheringham 07591 539388

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Sheringham & District Philatelic Society

The first meeting of the year took place on January 9th Our Chairman Gerry Smith has been absent in recent weeks, due to illness, and Jane Purkiss chaired the meeting The committee has decided that the Colin Turner shield should be presented to Gerry for his immense contribution to the Society over the last 20 years or more All present endorsed this decision and asked for their best wishes to be passed on to him

The Christmas social event had been cancelled due to bad weather and so was postponed to January As well as time for catching up with each other, 8 members displayed 5 pages from their collections, as part of an annual competition The winner was Jim Farrell with a beautiful display of French Art stamps He was presented with a shield which will be inscribed with his name There were also philatelic items for sale to peruse whilst consuming the Festive “eats”

The next meeting is the AGM, on Monday, February 13th at 7 30pm in

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

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

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The 7th of February marks Charles Dickens’ birthday. This issue’s word search theme is ‘Charles Dickens’ Between FOUR and TWELVE letters. One or more words.There are 10 entries in this issue’s CHRONICLE WORDSEARCH.

How many can you find?

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The Last Issue’s Answers

The FOUR YELLOW SQUARES in the SUDOKU were 8 8 1 5

The FALLEN PUZZLE answers were: ORGANIZING IS WHAT YOU DO BEFORE YOU DO SOMETHING, SO THAT WHEN YOU DO IT, IT IS NOT ALL MIXED UP. A. A. MILNE

and WINTER IS THE TIME FOR COMFORT, FOR GOOD FOOD AND WARMTH, FOR THE TOUCH OF A FRIENDLY

NUMBER CRUNCHER 5 16 6 3 9 1 = 80

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

HAND AND FOR A TALK BESIDE THE FIRE: IT IS THE TIME FOR HOME.

EDITH SITWELL

The ‘Winnie the Pooh’’ themed words featured in last issue’s CHRONICLE WORDSEARCH were:

AAMILNE BEAR

BEES

CHRISTOPHER

EEYORE

HEFFALUMPS

HONEY

HUNDREDACRE

KANGA

PIGLET

POOH TIGGER WINNIE WOOD WOOZLES

The NUMBER CRUNCHER 20 + 16 ÷ 4 x 2 – 10 + 9 = 17

There may be others.

Legal steps to consider when diagnosed with a life-limiting illness

by Kieran Athow, Solicitor, Hayes + Storr

On top of the heartbreak and worry that a diagnosis of a life-limiting illness can cause, there will be a raft of concerns and uncertainties about your care and financial affairs, and it can be difficult to know exactly how to prepare from a legal standpoint

There are steps you can take to ensure that your care runs smoothly following such a diagnosis

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) for Health and Welfare can be an essential part of future care planning, alongside the preparation of an Advance Care Plan

Considerations for an LPA for Health and Welfare

An LPA for Health and Welfare allows you to appoint a number of individuals to act as your ‘attorneys’ with respect to your health and care decisions Your attorneys must be over 18 years of age and have mental capacity

You must select your attorneys carefully, having due consideration as to whether such individual(s) would be appropriate attorney(s) and whether they have suitable character/ experience to make difficult decisions on your behalf

Your attorneys will have the power to make

decisions on your behalf in relation to your health and care, including but not limited to; your daily routine (diet etc), medical care, moving into a care home and also decisions surrounding life sustaining treatment (with the latter being subject to express authorisation being provided within the LPA itself)

It is important to note that your attorneys can only deal with your health and care decisions when you become incapable of making such decisions yourself

You may also wish to prepare an LPA for Property and Financial Affairs This will deal with decisions surrounding your banking, selling your home and paying any bills and outgoings during your lifetime.

Advance Care Plan

In addition to an LPA, an Advance Care Plan (ACP) allows you to clearly set out your personal wishes regarding the care and treatment you should receive It is not a legally binding document; however, it ensures that the people involved in your care know what is important to you

ACPs are normally made together with your healthcare team. Some people feel they need help from their nurse or doctor to fill in an

ACP, but you can complete one yourself An example of an Advance Care Plan template can be found on the Dementia UK website.

Once completed, you should keep a copy amongst your papers and also give a copy to anyone else involved in your care If you have prepared an LPA for Health and Welfare, then you should make a note of this within your ACP

Will considerations

It is also important that you consider the terms of your existing will (if held) to ensure that no changes are required If you do not have an existing will, then it is advisable that you consider preparing one

How can we help?

If you would like legal advice following the diagnosis of a progressive illness, please call 01263 825959 and ask to speak to Kieran Athow or email Kieran athow@hayes-storr com

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

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Verdict Found Couple Died in 'unlawful killing and suicide' – Cromer

The couple, identified as Alexander Lawrie and Helen Lawrie, both aged 83, were discovered in the conservatory A Home Office postmortem examination found Mrs Lawrie died of head injuries while Mr Lawrie died from serious leg injuries There was no indication of forced entry or third-party involvement

The inquest heard that the couple, who met in their teens, and were described as childhood sweethearts, married in 1960 had three sons together Mrs Lawrie owned hair salons and lectured on hairdressing and Mr Lawrie was a lecturer in electrical engineering before retirement. Alexander had a keen interest in golf and cycling

Mrs Lawrie’s health had been deteriorating in her later years, including issues with mobility,

speech, eyesight and dementia and she needed regular care The hearing was told that they were looking at options including moving Mrs Lawrie into a care home or for her to have a live-in carer. A carer also told police that the couple had said if something happened to them, they would ‘go together ’ after more than 60 years of marriage

Senior Investigating Officer Detective Inspector Chris Burgess of Norfolk Police, who is leading the inquiry, said: “This is an incredibly sad incident, and my thoughts are with the family and friends of Helen and Alexander. It was clear to me that Helen and Alexander were devoted to each other throughout their marriage, and he cared for her fully throughout her deteriorating health ”

Children’s literacy charity Schoolreaders is urgently looking for enthusiastic volunteers who can help spread the joy of reading to children in local primary schools – especially around the towns of Holt, Sheringham, Cromer and North Walsham in Norfolk

The much-needed charity recruits volunteers to listen to children read weekly in primary schools, focusing on schools with the greatest need

Every year 1 in 4 children leave primary school unable to read well which can have life-long consequences1

Furthermore, government statistics show it is the youngest and most disadvantaged children who have been set back the most in reading following the disruption to education caused by the Covid pandemic

Schoolreaders volunteers act as positive role models, not only helping children improve

Volunteers Wanted to Spread the Joy of Reading to Primary School Children

their reading age but also their reading fluency, enjoyment and comprehension3.

Antonia, retired, and a Schoolreaders volunteer, explains her experience, “Being a Schoolreaders volunteer has exceeded my expectations and is one of the best parts of my week I can see the difference the reading makes to the children particularly in their punctuation Being able to read is the greatest gift you can give a child They can go on to cook, build a rocket or run the country ” Jane Whitbread, who founded Schoolreaders ten years ago and which now provides over 12,000 children with a weekly one-to-one reading session, concludes, “Schoolreaders are needed more than ever, especially for the youngest and most disadvantaged pupils to help them catch up on their reading Children who leave primary school unable to read well will have trouble accessing their

A New Year – a New Role!

Join the volunteer Welcoming Team at the Museum of the Broads

Welcoming Team volunteers are the first point of contact for visitors, warmly welcoming them to the Museum and offering information and assistance as required Some are also till trained and sell tickets and items from the shop and café Full training and induction are provided for all roles

We are looking for people who are:

• Approachable, cheerful and helpful

• Confident to deal with the general public

• Able to work well independently and as part of a team

• Looking to gain retail/ visitor services experience.

Cromer Tides

secondary education fully which can have life-long consequences. The beauty of our reading scheme is that not only does it benefit children and schools, but it also gives our volunteers a huge sense of satisfaction in sharing their love of reading ” Find out more about becoming a Schoolreaders volunteer at www.schoolreaders.org

• Able to promote excellent customer service

• Keen to discover more about the local area and the Museum’s displays and to share that knowledge with visitors

The time commitment is flexible and could be anything from one occasional three-hour shift to a more regular commitment

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Cromer Marrams Bowls Club News from the Club House

Even the winter does not stop us being busy at Cromer Marrams Bowls Club. We are very pleased that two of the club stalwarts have agreed to continue their role Namely, Keith as Captain and Philip as Chairman We are also very pleased to welcome Tabitha back after a short break and thank her for taking on some of the Management Secretary role. Clubs cannot survive without volunteers, so many thanks to them and the rest of the committee for their endeavours

Over 20 members continue to enjoy the short mat sessions in the clubhouse Three gentlemen have made their way into the top four but still leading on 52 points is Gay B, followed by Bob A (50), Keith P (48) and Philip E (43) In the preliminary round of the cup competition there were wins for David R, Jackie P, Edna B, Jean N and George B In the first round proper

Keith P defeated John Br, 6-1, while Jean N beat Philip E 9-1

Despite some damage to the green from a dog scratching the surface the team have been busy doing the necessary ‘winter ’ work to keep it in top condition Members will be helping with work around the green and painting the clubhouse when the weather improves in March

The fixtures have been arranged for the Mens NBA and Federation leagues with more to be arranged for the NANSA league and friendlies We are getting enquiries from bowlers wishing to join us for the new season when 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 subscription, £2 70 a week Where else can you

get such a healthy leisure pursuit so cheaply!

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 (on the Runton Road next to the Blue Sky Café) every Wednesday afternoon at 2pm throughout the winter months through to April. No previous experience or equipment required!

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

Coach Sam Smashes Eastern Region Masters Record

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Norfolk

Viking’s Lead Swimming

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Sam Watts

Coach Sam Watts smashed the Eastern Region 800m freestyle record at the Crawley Competition with a winning time of 10 46 78 for his age category The record stood for eleven years at 11 48 45 Ironically although he swam in adjacent lanes to other swimmers, he was the only swimmer in this category, so Sam decided to swim against the clock Sam's swim was the fourth fastest over all out of a field of 27 competitors from all the different

The February Festival of Crime

"When I saw the previous record, I knew I could have a good go at breaking it when I entered After the swim I realised that I had broken the 800m long course record by 1 minute, 2 seconds " explained Sam when he proudly displayed his gold medal

The Vikings have an active masters section and squads for all abilities If you would like to arrange a free try out, just e-mail them at: info@norfolkvikings co uk

John Holden

Dust-off those detective skills, here’s something for you to look forward to, and to help stave off those February blues, ‘The Third February Holt Film Festival’ at The Venue, Holt, this year with a crime theme.

Between Wednesday 15th and Sunday 19th February inclusive The Venue will be hosting a Festival of Crime, in conjunction with The Holt Bookshop, and supported by the Sir John Hurt Film Trust This will involve interviews with authors and actors who have made a name for themselves in crime fiction, followed by a showing of a favourite crime film of their choice.

The festival kicks-off on Wednesday 15th with an evening with TV sleuth Roy Marsden who is going to talk about PD James, his role as Adam Dalgleish, and about Agatha Christie Then on Sunday 19th you can enjoy a film of his choice

‘12 Angry Men’ (1957) rated PG-13 Friday 17th February is the official opening of the festival weekend when, after a free drink and nibbles, there will be a showing of ‘The Oxford Murders’ (2008) (PG) starring John Hurt, with a video introduction by the film’s director Álex de la Iglesia

Throughout the weekend there will be further interviews and showings of chosen crime films, including an interview with author J M Dalgliesh and a screening of his chosen film ‘Get Carter ’ (1971) (18+) starring Michael Caine

The weekend closes on Sunday 19th, after an interview with author David Blake and a showing of his chosen film ‘The Talented Mr Ripley’ (1999) (18+) starring Matt Damon, Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow, Cate Blanchett and Jack Davenport

Get these dates in your diary

Wednesday 15th and Friday 17th – Sunday 19th inclusive

and come along and find out Whodunit

Tickets available from The Holt Bookshop from mid-January. Call in person or tel: 01263 715858

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