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Befriending with North Norfolk Health Volunteers Service
Spending time with Daphne Medcraft and Richard Fry together feels like you’re in the presence of lifelong friends – all the more amazing to think that they didn’t know each other four months ago!
Daphne was introduced to Richard following his application to become a volunteer befriender with Voluntary Norfolk’s ‘North Norfolk Health Volunteers Service’. He applied as he wanted to have that connection with an older person again after having such a close relationship with his grandparents who he has sadly lost. He also wanted to ‘give something back’ and find a work/life balance.
Daphne was referred to the service following recommendation from her community physiotherapist to have support to go out for short walks to aid healing of a leg condition. She doesn’t live too far from the beach at Bacton and used to enjoy taking walks along the water’s edge but she explained that it’s quite a busy road and she felt she needed support to do able to this, as she lives alone.
Following their introduction, Daphne joyfully reports that they have become “great pals” and that Richard is “lovely”. He visits on a weekly basis and they have thoroughly enjoying each other’s company
and have do various things such go out on short trips out, Richard has taken Daphne out for lunch but has also cooked for himself. They are even planning a trip to Southwold!
During each visit there is a mutual respect and a great deal of chatting about all sorts
of topics, Richard describes his visits as giving him a “different dimension to my working week and it’s nice to give something back”. They both agree that they equally get something out of the befriending partnership and that it shouldn’t just be one sided.
Daphne is in no doubt as to the difference
Richard’s visits have made in her life, “he’s lovely – I don’t know what I’d do without him. And even when he’s not here, it’s a great comfort to think about what we’ve said and done, and to know that he’s not far away and he cares about me. It makes me feel a lot less lonely even when I’m on my own”.
‘Volunteering is always a two-way street’ says Natalie Hickman, the Voluntary Norfolk coordinator who introduced Richard to Daphne and supports the arrangement, ‘Daphne and Richard are a great example of how a befriending volunteer not only enhances the life of the person they’ve visiting, but can make a big difference to their own life too! Whilst there is a lot of loneliness across Norfolk and beyond, it doesn’t take a lot of time or effort to transform the situation - for both the volunteer and the person they visit’.
Voluntary Norfolk is keen to hear from anyone who would like to become a Health Volunteer.
If you are 18 years old or over, enjoy meeting and spending time with other people, and can put aside an hour or so a week to change a life and make a new friend, please contact Natalie Hickman on 01263 519454 or natalie.hickman@voluntarynorfolk.org.uk .
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Be part of Norfolk & Norwich Open Studios 2018
Applications are set to open for artists across Norfolk to take part in one of the most successful Open Studios schemes in the country.
Each year hundreds of artists across the region take part in Norfolk & Norwich Open Studios, inviting the public into their studios to reveal where and how they work.
The event annually attracts thousands of visitors and this year an estimated 28,000 people flocked to studios across Norfolk. The scheme enables artists to promote and sell their work as well as to meet visitors who can see artwork as it happens in the artist’s studio. This year 515 artists participated in the scheme across 254 venues - along with 13 Norfolk schools.
And across the county artists came together to create 17 Art Trails, allowing visitors to enjoy several studios in one day.
Artists also take part in the scheme as it helps them feel part of their local artist community, it spreads word about their practice and they have the chance to obtain direct visitor feedback.
Artist Abbey Stirling in her studio (credit Ben Zaven Crane)
Art demonstrations, private views, workshops and talks also make up this well-loved event.
Ros Dixon, Norfolk & Norwich Open Studios Administrator, said “Norfolk & Norwich Open Studios has been celebrating the diversity and talent of the county’s visual artists for over twenty years. Alongside the opportunity to showcase and sell their work directly, many artists also enjoy the benefits of networking that have resulted in long-term collaborations and friendships, and see Open Studios as a key moment in their calendar. It’s always exciting to see the work and the working spaces of the artists who take part, whether they are new to the scheme or have been participating since the beginning.”
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Internationally renowned artists as well as artists showing their work for the first time join the scheme each year and for many, taking part is not just about selling artwork.
Reepham based artist Emily Longhurst, who took part in the scheme for the first time this year, said “This was my first year participating in Open Studios and I found it a really enjoyable and worthwhile experience.”
Berni Marfleet, an artist
based in North Norfolk, who has been taking part in Norfolk & Norwich Open Studios for a number of years, said “There are always delightful surprises with the people you meet, and the reaction and feedback not only boosts confidence but gives one new ideas and avenues to pursue.”
May and 10 June 2018. Artists wanting to take part can apply online at nnopenstudios.org.uk. The cost for inclusion in the scheme is £110 for individual artists, £300 for groups of artists and £110 for schools. This includes a listing in the Norfolk & Norwich Open Studios brochure with a print run of 35,000. Artists will also receive a listing on the Norfolk & Norwich Open Studios website, as well as posters and postcards to publicise their involvement. They will have the opportunity to take part in the high profile Central Taster Exhibition at The Forum in Norwich in April 2018, one of the largest annual art exhibitions held at the venue.
Applications open on Friday 27 October and close on Friday 8 December 2017.
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The Sheringham & District Branch of the Royal Air Forces Association, which includes Blakeney, Cromer, Sheringham and Holt plus many smaller villages in north Norfolk, achieved one of its best results collecting for the 2017 Wings Appeal.
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The population and visitors of north Norfolk gave a total of £5037.24. Well done and thank you to everyone who gave and collected.
The Wings Appeal is the RAF Association’s on-going fundraising campaign that helps support current and former serving RAF personnel and their families, whenever they are in need. The RAF Association is a registered charity receiving no government contributions - our work is completely funded by the generosity of our members and through vital donations from our supporters.
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Join the #HospiceBlueCrew
The Norfolk Hospice is asking supporters to get together with colleagues and join their #HospiceBlueCrew to raise funds for the Hillington based charity.
The fundraising team are asking people to hold a BLUE themed dress down day in workplaces, schools or social groups to raise much needed funds for The Norfolk Hospice.
Members of the public are encouraged to wear items of blue, dress up in blue fancy dress, dye their hair, or wear a blue wig in exchange for a donation to the Hospice.
Lindsey Atkin, Community Fundraising Manager said, “It can be as simple as wearing a blue flower or ribbon in your hair or people can go all out and dress from head to toe to blue. We want people to wear our Hospice
colour with pride to show their support and to help us to provide care for people living in the local community living with life-shortening illnesses�
Blue was chosen as the Hospice’s colours a long time ago to represent the big blue skies of Norfolk and the beautiful blue sea of the Norfolk coast.
The Fundraising Team have loads of materials available to help anyone interested in getting involved including posters, collection buckets, balloons and banners. The team are also encouraging everyone taking part to share
Third Annual Festive Fair at the Hospice
Join The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House on Saturday 25th November at their third annual Festive Fair. The event takes place from 11am to 2pm at the Hospice in Hillington (PE31 6BH).
With over 15 craft stalls, there will be lots of lovely handmade Christmas gifts and decorative delights for anyone looking to purchase unique and
their pictures on social media #HospiceBlueCrew.
Anyone interested in having a Blue Crew day can register their day on the Hospice’s website www.norfolkhospice.org.uk/join-our-blue-crew or by calling the team on 01485 601701.
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local items. As well as a Christmas raffle with lots of prizes to be won, including a first prize of ÂŁ100 cash and a second prize of a luxury hamper. You can also meet Father Christmas, enjoy a BBQ in the garden or catch up over tea & cake in the Hospice cafĂŠ.
There will also be the Previous fair at the hospice opportunity to purchase some of the Hospice’s Christmas Cards at the fair. The collection of cards includes traditional Christmas cards as well as an extended series of picturesque ‘local interest’ cards exclusively produced for the Hospice. This year’s range includes ‘Christmassy’ scenes of places of importance in the region such as Sandringham House, Holkham Hall, King’s Lynn Custom House, The Lighthouse in Hunstanton and many more. The cards are also available to buy from the Hospice’s nine shops, the Fundraising Office (telephone 01485 601701) or online (www.norfolkhospice.org.uk).
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Seventeen actors and dancers were put through their paces by choreographer Vikki Feetham during a special musical theatre workshop for budding stars aged eight to 18. They learned dance routines including Michael Jackson’s classic creepy Thriller and Timewarp from the Rocky Horror Show, which they then showcased at an end of course show on Friday evening. Theatre director Debbie Thompson said “We like to encourage young people to get involved in the performing arts, and these workshops are a fun way of them learning new stage skills.�
The next chance to get involved in a youth theatre production at the venue will be week-long run of the fun gangster show Bugsy Malone next April from 6th to 14th. To find out more visit www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com or call 01263 822347.
Popular Cromer business set to celebrate 10 years in the town
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A popular Cromer business is set to celebrate its 10th year in the town. The Old Rock Shop Bistro, on Hamilton Road, was taken over by Sam Grout in November 2007.
Open seven days a week the Bistro is run by Sam and his sister Rachel Grout. Sam, 31, said: “I started working in the café that was previously on this site back in 2003 and when the business came up for sale I took it over in 2007.
“We renamed the business to reflect the heritage of the building. If you know Cromer well, you may remember it as J&M's Rock Shop, a tourist favourite that traded on the site for over 20 years.”
Serving an array of breakfasts, lunches, cakes and pastries, the team also offer a reliable and trusted catering service in homes, community venues and businesses across the region. Over the past decade, Sam and his team have made plenty of changes to the town-centre bistro, and proudly source meat, fish and other ingredients from local suppliers in the town.
To mark 10 years in Cromer the Bistro will be offering free coffee refills throughout November and are inviting customers to share their big birthday cake on November 2.
The Old Rock Shop Bistro is open 8am to 6pm, Monday to Sunday, with food served all day. For more information visit:
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Silence, silence. Heads bowed low. Poppies, poppies. Row on row. Scarlet petals, slender stem. ‘Remember them, remember them’. Toll the bells from coast to coast, Muffle drums and sound the Post. Accolades and honours due To the brave, the best, the few Who, tho’ unseen, now also stand Comrades all, in no man’s land. In Tommy’s boots and pilot’s fleece Those who gave their lives for peace Guarding earth and seas and skies Weep to witness Hope’s demise, Allowing heroes’ tears to flow Upon those poppies strewn below Where bombs explode and cities burn As humankind declines to learn. Tricia Sturgeon
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A hedgehog needs to weigh a minimum of 650grams to survive hibernation, so these small hogs do not have time before winter sets in to build up enough body fat. Those coming in now will be kept warm and fed and released in early spring.
Please keep a look out for these small hogs - if you find one place it in a high sided box with some kind of bedding to keep it warm and then contact a carer for help. Speed is essential to give them a chance of surviving. Find us on facebook at Hedgehog Haven.
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North Norfolk District Council to sponsor two Moongazer Hares as part of the GoGoHares charity project artwork and location.”
Two Moongazer Hares will bring extra visitors to North Norfolk.
set aside £15,000 to cover the project.
North Norfolk will play host to two of the Moongazer Hares planned for a countywide trail next year in aid of the charity Break. The decision to support the charity was made at a meeting of North Norfolk District Council’s cabinet.
Break is 50 in 2018. Following the successful GoGoGorillas in 2013 and GoGoDragons in 2015, the charity has devised a new sculpture trail for 2018.
In addition to a Norwich trail of Hare sculptures called GoGoHares, Break is for the first time establishing a countywide ‘Moongazer Trail’. Sponsors are being sought for the event, which will start on 24 June 2018 and run until 8 September 2018. NNDC have agreed to sponsor two Hares and
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The Council’s Economic Growth Team will also help promote the initiative in order to encourage local businesses to sponsor further Moongazer Hares across the District.
It is believed the most suitable locations for the NNDC Moongazer Hares are likely to be Holt Country Park and Bacton Woods.
Cllr Nigel Dixon, NNDC Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Tourism, said “The advantages are multiple – generating funds for a charity which has long and historic links with North Norfolk, attracting large numbers of visitors to the locations where the hares are sited and benefitting local businesses. We will now apply to sponsor the two Moongazer Hares as a Council and, if successful, agree the terms of sponsorship and acquisition,
North Norfolk Photographic Society’s 2017-2018 competition season got off to a flying start on 4 October, when Howard King came to judge the pictures submitted in Projected Digital Image (PDI) form.
It was the first visit that Howard had made to the Society, and it fell to him to comment upon and give marks to the numerous entries.
So-called ‘Novices’ and ‘Advanced’ members were able to submit two entries each – and they could only be described as ‘varied’!
Novice winner 'Light at the end of the Tunnel’ by Tony Shipp
The Novices section was won by Tony Shipp with 'Light at the end of the Tunnel' – an atmospheric photograph. Second was 'The Birds' by Barrie Price, a dramatic night-time shot of a fishing boat surrounded by seagulls,
Cllr Maggie Prior, NNDC Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture, said “This is an incredibly exciting project for the whole county from a cultural point of view, appealing to families and people of all ages. We would love to see a hotspot of several hares created in North Norfolk, with ‘our’ two being just part of a greater number in the district.”
The trails will start on 24 June 2018 and run until 8 September 2018 and there will be an app for each trail and a map available to download. There will be a reward for completing the entire trail – each plinth will have a 4-digit code to collect.
All of the city trail hares will have their ears pointing upwards, whereas all of the county trail hares will be looking up to the sky – or gazing up at the moon – with their ears flat against their backs.
brilliantly lit. Third equal were 'Colour Pop Car' by Cheryl Howell and 'On the way to Castle Crag' by Heather Green The Advanced entries were especially strong and the winner was 'Catching flies' by Lizzie Wallis, a cleverly caught mid-flight photograph of a bird with a beak full of flies. Lizzie also came second with 'Mating Chalk-hill Blues' – butterflies, of Advanced Section 1st place 'Catching flies’ by Lizzie Wallis course. And third 'The skateboard' by Bernard Dawson which set a close-up of a skateboard against the skateboard ramps seen under the skateboard between its wheels. Meetings of the North Norfolk Photographic Society are normally held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays each month at Holt Community Centre. For further details please contact the club Secretary, Judith Wells secretary.nnps@gmail.com or see the club website http://www.nnphotosoc.org/
A TRUE HAPPY ENDING FOR RESCUED PONY OAKLEY
Rescued pony Oakley, who was so weak he collapsed upon arrival at Redwings Horse Sanctuary, has made a miraculous recovery to become the latest resident to benefit from the charity’s rehoming programme.
Seven-year-old 13hh Cob cross Oakley was given a very warm welcome when he arrived at his new loving home with Guardian Laura Elsegood, and new best friend and rider Leo this autumn.
The sight of the happy and healthy pony walking down the ramp of his horsebox into his new home is a stark contrast to that of the emaciated weanling Redwings’ team first led into the ambulance following his rescue in 2011.
Oakley’s owner had contacted the charity asking for urgent help after struggling to treat his pony’s severe worm infestation. Oakley was incredibly weak and unable to support his own body weight; he needed to be manually lifted by Redwings’ vet team day and night to prevent his skin forming nasty sores.
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Despite deep concerns that he wouldn’t pull through, determined Oakley gained 11st within six months and has since gone on to spend many happy years living at Redwings’ Aylsham Visitor Centre, north of Norwich, where his friendly nature and loveable character made him stand out as an excellent candidate for the rehoming programme.
Rachel Angell, Redwings’ Operations Manager who heads up the charity’s rehoming programme, said “I remember the day Oakley arrived; we were in tears at the sight of him. His chances of pulling through were very slim but he amazed us all with his sheer determination to survive. Thinking back to how he was then and seeing him now in his new home makes me feel so proud.”
Oakley is among almost 500 Redwings horses living in Guardian homes with many going on to successfully enjoy all kinds of disciplines from showing to cross country. Oakley has been rehomed as the perfect first-pony for his new young rider Leo, aged 11.
Leo’s mum Laura said “A friend of mine rehomed Redwings Thyme and she is an amazing little pony that Leo learnt to ride on, so we kept an eye on the Redwings website to rehome a pony ourselves. When I saw Oakley I knew he would be the ideal first pony for Leo and friend for my ex-racehorse Star. Oakley has been settling in well and is building a loving friendship with Leo, it’s so lovely to watch! We have even taken Oakley on a charity ride where we all had a lovely time!”
For more information about the Redwings Guardianship Scheme, how to apply and details on the latest horses and ponies looking for a new Guardian home, visit www.redwings.org.uk/rehoming
Animal Magic Dog Club
It has been a summer of fun-draising at Animal Magic Dog Club.
We’ve hosted dog shows and explorer walks in aid of Norfolk Strays, which allowed us to donate over £400 worth of food to fill the empty tummies of dogs less fortunate than our own.
Next came the hugely successful Macmillan Coffee Morning at Toll Barn Vets, where we made a donation on behalf of our members, and we still have the dogs’ Christmas party to come, the grand finale to our fundraising year. Santa will be bringing a gift for each dog – naughty or nice – and this year we’re pleased to be supporting DogLost who will be the beneficiaries of our party. This voluntary led organisation is the first place to turn if the worst happens and you lose your dog.
Now that summer is over and autumn has arrived, we see the days shorten and must remind everyone how important it is to be seen. It’s vital that motorists can see you, so a high vis vest or jacket is essential. There’s a vast variety of flashing collars, tags and reflective items on the market for your dog too. Headlamps are a great method of providing light leaving your hands free for holding the lead. With safety in mind we’ve provided ‘My Pet is Home Alone’ emergency contact cards for our members this term, a purse sized card displaying the details of your emergency contact who can step in and care for your pet. Emergencies are unpredictable so it’s best to always be prepared to give you peace of mind.
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Clapham & Collinge Solicitors announce first 'Charity Lasting Powers of Attorney Scheme' taking place throughout November 2017
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As we continue with our campaign to raise awareness about the legal and financial implications of dementia and the importance of having the correct legal documents in place, we are offering a 25% discount on Lasting Powers of Attorneys throughout November. In addition to this discount, Clapham & Collinge Solicitors will also make a £40.00 donation per Lasting Power of Attorney appointment to support 4 Norfolk based charities.
All appointments must take place by Friday 1st December 2017.
To claim your discount and book your November appointment, please contact the North Norfolk team today. Contact our North Walsham branch by calling 01692 660230 or our Sheringham branch on 01263 823398.
Our selected charities are:
• The Benjamin Foundation • Norfolk & Norwich Association for the Blind • North Walsham Dementia Support Group • Sheringham Little Theatre
November offer
25% off Lasting Powers of Attorneys
‘‘I am delighted to be launching our first 'Charity Lasting Powers of Attorney Scheme' this November which is traditionally 'support a charity month'. We have a great relationship with all of our chosen charities and this scheme will mean that the monies raised will help them continue with the great work they do across Norfolk'’ said Andrea Smith, Marketing executive.
If you lose the ability to manage your own affairs, a partner or family member cannot automatically deal with things on your behalf. A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document that enables people you choose to have legal authority to make certain decisions for you, if you become unable to make them yourself. A Lasting Power of Attorney gives you the reassurance of knowing your wishes will be respected if you become unable to make decisions for yourself, and it enables people you choose to have access to your finances to make payments on your behalf.
Lin Whitehead, Head of the Wills, Trusts and Probate team at Clapham & Collinge said ‘‘Ensuring you have the right correct legal documents in place and forward planning can protect yourself and your loved ones. I always advise my clients to plan ahead for later life and have those important conversations with their family and friends while they can'’.
The cost of preparing and registering a Lasting Power of Attorney, will depend on whether you wish to have both a Lasting Power of Attorney (Property and Financial Affairs) and/or a Lasting Power of Attorney (Health and Welfare) prepared and registered. If you instruct us through this scheme and you would also like to make a Will, we will offer Wills at our usual fee but will also make an additional £40 donation to the 4 Norfolk based charities.
Holt Hall Christmas Fair
Holt Hall Christmas Fair is on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 November from 10am to 4pm each day.
Holt Hall is an impressive house set in 75 acres of parkland and woods just outside the village of Holt, Norfolk. A 15 foot Christmas tree and log fire will greet visitors in the entrance hall. There will be over 60 stalls showcasing an inspiring array of innovative and quality Christmas gifts ranging from local food and drink, clothing, crafts, paintings, children's books, Christmas wreaths, decorations, glassware, art, lampshades, prints, cushions, bunting, candles, pottery, make-up, skin care and bath products. Refreshments are available from outdoor stalls which includes a selection of delicious crepes, pizzas, cakes, sausage rolls, soup, hot and cold drinks.
Unfortunately dogs, except guide dogs are not allowed in Holt Hall grounds.
As we continue with our campaign to raise awareness about the legal and financial implications of dementia and the importance of having the correct legal documents in place, we are offering a 25% discount on Lasting Powers of Attorneys throughout November. Clapham & Collinge Solicitors will also make a £40.00 donation per Lasting Power of Attorney appointment to support 4 Norfolk based charities. Our chosen charities are Sheringham Little Theatre, The Benjamin Foundation, Norfolk & Norwich Association for the Blind and North Walsham Dementia Support Group. Contact us today to book your November appointment:
Sheringham 01263 823398
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Entry to this event is by ticket. Tickets are available from
www.HoltHallChristmasFair.co.uk
Tickets are available at hourly intervals throughout the day to avoid overcrowding of the Hall. Admission on the gate will only be possible if tickets are still available.
Ticket cost is £2.97 per person for adults and children (5 years & over).
Under 5's are free but please be aware that access with pushchairs and prams when the Hall is busy can be difficult.
Holt Hall, Kelling Road, Holt, Norfolk, Norfolk.
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Friendly Faces mean you are never alone at seaside theatre
A north Norfolk theatre is holding out a welcoming hand to solo visitors so they can enjoy shows with new friends. Sheringham Little Theatre has launched a Friendly Faces scheme for people who would like to see a show or movie but have no one to go with. The new venture - for matinee performances only - is aimed at those who are bereaved, lonely, or just lacking confidence in stepping out to visit the theatre. Theatre director Debbie Thompson said “We are aware there are people Friendly Faces co-ordinator Joan out there who would love to see live Thame, photo courtesy Richard Batson stage drama or a film but are put off by the prospect of going alone. We aim to be a theatre for the whole community and the scheme means those people can come, be met by a Friendly Face – and, if they wish, share their experience with like-minded folk. Going to the theatre is always a richer experience if you do with someone else, and Friendly Faces enables people on their own to link up with new friends and chat about the show. But even if you don’t want to mix, it means there will always be someone to meet you – one of our Friendly Face contact volunteers. “They can introduce you to others in the same situation, so you are never alone. But if you just wanted to be greeted and left in peace, that is fine too� said Mrs Thompson. The Friendly Faces team, led by theatre trustee Joan Thame, can arrange for people to share a table at the interval in their own special group to discuss the event over a drink. Mrs Thame added “This is for people who love theatre but find it a bit overwhelming to attend on their own, whatever their circumstances. We hope this scheme will make them feel welcome to come and enjoy shows in a relaxed social setting – and maybe even make some new friends.� People just need to phone the box office on 01263 822347, or drop in, and flag up that they would like to join the group for one of the afternoon shows.
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A Grove Miscellany
A few reminiscences of 75 years at The Grove, by John Graveling.
Part 21 1978 to 2005 Continued
There was a very strange incident one September evening on a Saturday. A horkey had been arranged for St Martin’s. (A horkey is an Irish barn dance). Chris was home and he offered to look after the house so that Ann and myself could go. We got back about 10 pm and asked Chris if everything was OK. He said yes but “oh somebody died”, which hardly happened every day of the week. It transpired that a lady had come with her husband and family to stay in two of the barns. I had seen them in and during the afternoon she was happily playing on the lawn with her grand children. Then about 8pm she collapsed and died. They didn’t tell Chris about this but called a doctor who pronounced her dead and they then called the undertaker. The only address he had was for The Grove and he came to the front door and asked Chris where he could find the body. Chris in bewilderment understandably said “What body?” He went into the lounge and there was no body there and nobody knew anything about it. The undertaker didn’t know either. Eventually one of the family appeared and the poor lady was removed. The family had to hang around for a few days for a post mortem so they decided to complete their holiday.
Another event which could so easily have been tragic took place on a Monday evening. A couple in their seventies had arrived that afternoon and I had shown them into room 6. Around 10.30 pm the wife rang the bell for attention to say that her husband was not well. I went to their room and he was obviously in some distress so I called the doctor who came fairly promptly. He did some tests and decided that although the gentleman had not had a heart attack, his blood pressure was very low and that he should be taken to hospital immediately and he called the ambulance. By the time the ambulance had arrived it was at least 11.30 pm and the ambulance men clumped along the landing talking quite loudly. Anyway they were very good and took him to the Norfolk and Norwich. They would not allow the wife to travel with them so she was left in the house. I wondered what to do with her so I gently explained that we were Christians and asked if she would allow me to pray with her. (I would probably be taken to court for that nowadays). She asked if I would so I simply did that. The next morning we phoned the hospital to be told that he had been transferred to Papworth with a ruptured Aorta. Now this is pretty serious and time is of the essence. Fortunately it was late at night and the ambulance was able to get there quickly; he was operated on and soon recovered. There was an amusing sequence. The next morning I apologised to the people in the next bedroom for all the noise late at night. The man said “think nothing of it. It was my own silly fault. I ate too many chips during the evening”. Strange consequences! In our early days at The Grove there were no keys to the bedrooms with one exception room 4 which also happened to work the lock to room 3. People staying in room 4 requested a key so we were able to let them have one but they went out in the morning without leaving the key behind which left us with a problem of how to clean the room and make the beds. Carola was working for us at the time and she bravely offered to climb a ladder to get into the room. I got a ladder out and was able to open the bottom sash and let Carola in. I then handed her a vacuum cleaner through the window and other cleaning gear and she duly did her duties.
Big plans for Splash in Sheringham
North Norfolk District Council today announced that a multi-million pound investment in Council leisure facilities at Sheringham could be on its way, partly paid for by a new hotel. Part of the land around Splash will be made available for a hotel development on the site. The potential sale of the site would help to pay for an improved leisure centre at Splash, which is now almost 30 years old. Marketing part of the three acre site will be carried out by commercial property experts, Pygott and Crone, on behalf of the site owners, North Norfolk District Council, with a range of options available for the exact positioning of the hotel on the site. Any funds from a hotel will be directly used to part fund the new leisure centre. A feasibility study on the future leisure centre – either a refurbishment or a new build – is due to go to North Norfolk District Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 8 November. The study was commissioned over the summer, following the Council’s Cabinet decision in June setting out the Council’s proposed options for new sports facilities. Splash will continue to be open as usual to customers and members while future investment plans are considered by the authority. The Council’s 2015 Indoor Leisure Facilities Strategy recommended that the Sheringham facility was protected – either by a new facility or modernisation. The proposal has been drawn up to guarantee the ongoing provision of the Sheringham Skate Park and Sheringham Sporting Association’s football and cricket facilities on the current and adjacent sites. Following consideration of the report by Overview and Scrutiny, it is likely that the Council’s Cabinet will consider a full business case for the proposal at its
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It was very sad a few weeks later when Carola suffered a brain heamorrage and died very suddenly. She was in her thirties with a husband and three young boys.
A young couple stayed for quite a few years. They loved the red arrows and would always come to Cromer to see them. He worked for a highways authority in Northamptonshire. Each morning they were here they would both place a 50p bet on the mantelpiece as to what the evening meal would be. The winner would take the money. Our boys together with I think Neil Coman were camping out in the garden one night and it was suggested that the man (sorry, I have forgotten his name) should dress up and go outside and pretend to be a ghost. This he did but the boys were pretty alert; they jumped out of their tent and leapt on him and gave him a bit of a working over. It was all in good fun – I think. I don’t think he minded too much but I am not sure that they ever came here again.
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PHOENIX MALE VOICE CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT
The Phoenix Male Voice Choir will be presenting a Christmas Concert at Mile Cross Methodist Church on Saturday 9 December. Approaching its 8th anniversary, Phoenix is one of very few male voice choirs in the Eastern Counties, and their 26 singers will perform a wide selection of seasonal songs and carols in four part harmony. The concert will start at 7.30pm and includes refreshments. Tickets are available on the door at £7.50.
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The North Norfolk Astronomy Society (NNAS) is a friendly local group based at Wiveton. We have two upcoming events we hope readers will find interesting
Two sites in North Norfolk (Kelling Heath Holiday Park and Wiveton Downs) have recently been designated Dark Sky Discovery Sites. These sites are selected on the basis of their lack of light pollution, and therefore the skies have breathtaking views of the stars and the Milky Way.
To celebrate this event, readers are invited to Star Party at Wiveton Downs. Members of the NNAS will be on hand to guide visitors around the night sky, and there will be telescopes set up, with expert NNAS members on hand to point out sights of interest.
This event will be held on 25 November, or if the weather is bad on that night, the event will be held on the following night, 26 November. The event will start at 7pm. If you are interested, please email events@nnas.org for further information and directions to the site.
Another event, Cley Calling, will take place on 7 December at Cley Marshes Visitor Centre. This is a Norfolk Wildlife Trust event to celebrate the Winter Sky Festival. Dinner will be provided and the NNAS will be on hand with telescopes and to give talks and answer questions. Booking is essential and will cost £10. For booking and further information, phone Cley visitors Centre on 01263 740008.
The National Trust marks 30 years since the Great Storm
power that morning. As you can imagine, I got up and looked outside and couldn’t quite believe my eyes, as a piece of corrugated iron from next doors shed flew past the window!”
Scene of devastation
Stephen, who has been a gardener at Blickling for 45 years, didn’t make it into Blickling until lunchtime that day and the scene that faced him was heart breaking.
The then Home Secretary, Douglas Hurd, called it the "worst, most widespread night of disaster” since the Blitz. Whilst most of England and Wales experienced wet and windy weather that night, it was southern and eastern parts of England that were the worst hit.
• The highest wind gusts of 122 mph were recorded in Norfolk • Blickling was directly in the path of the storm • A staggering 265 trees were lost on the Blickling Estate in just one night. • It took two years to recover and replant 365 trees, one for every day of the year. • Today the conservation charity continues to care for Blickling’s woodland.
In total a staggering 265 trees were brought down on the Blickling Estate. Stephen’s is a tale of loss “As we walked around the estate, it didn’t take long to grasp the scale of the damage and scene of devastation. It was heart breaking, for many of the old boys, they were almost in tears to see the woodland they’d cared for now destroyed.”
In total an estimated 15 million trees were lost around the country, with 600,000 cubic metres of woodland wiped out in Norfolk and Suffolk. And six of the seven oak trees after which the town of Sevenoaks in Kent is named, were blown down.
In the early hours of the morning on 16 October 1987, hurricane force winds devastated homes, woods and gardens in its path. The worst storm to hit the UK in 300 years, the highest wind gusts of 122mph were recorded at Gorleston in Norfolk.
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cold and muddy job that took two years to complete. With large areas closed off to visitors and a skeleton team of two left to maintain the herbaceous borders it was a challenging time.
As well as clearing up the fallen trees, re-seeding areas of grass, re-planting low lying vegetation and spring bulbs, the team went about re-planting the trees in the same positions that they had fallen, using the opportunity to fill in gaps where other trees had been lost over the years.
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“That morning I was woken by a phone call from the Head Gardener, rather than the sounds of my alarm clock. I’d remarkably slept through the storm that had battered on outside and mine was one of 250,000 homes in the region without
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Today, you can walk along the avenues of trees that now stand 50 feet tall and you’d be none the wiser that they were planted to replace the trees that were lost. Stephen knows of course.
For the National Trust at Blickling Estate, it meant the loss of hundreds of trees. Gardeners who witnessed the devastation first-hand found it hard to bear, as they awoke to a scene of devastation on an unprecedented scale.
For Stephen Hagon, who is now Assistant Head Gardener on the Blickling Estate, it would be a morning he would never forget.
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In total 365 trees were planted, one for each day of the year.
The hard work then began
A team of eight National Trust gardeners and contractors then had the difficult task of clearing up the damage. As they headed into winter and with heavy machinery to move the trees, it was a
Nature remains a priority for the conservation charity and the National Trust continues to care for landscapes and manage them for people to enjoy too. Thirty years on, the determination of people and nature to not only survive but adapt and thrive after the storm endures.
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New Farm Aviation Heritage Group
We are holding a Christmas Fair at our museum on Buxton Road, Frettenham on 10 December from 10am until 4pm, with free admission and refreshments available. This will be held in conjunction with our museum Open Day and Grand Raffle draw. We are a small military museum concentrating mostly on aviation
Woodland management at Bacton Woods this autumn Partial closures of woodland for planned management operations
Works to maintain a healthy woodland at Woods, near North Walsham, will take place this autumn.
Felling and thinning operations will be carried out by
heritage in the area. We are non-profit making and open on the second Sunday in the month from April to December. We offer free admission but do sell refreshments to raise funds.
We are now starting sales of various kinds of bric-a-brac to raise funds for at least two extra portacabins, due to having such a large and growing collection. Why not pay a visit to one of Norfolk’s newest and fastest growing attractions?
woodland owners the Forestry Commission from late October or early November through until Christmas. These dates may alter for operational reasons, but the public will be kept informed of any changes. Bacton Woods is owned by the Forestry Commission and managed by North Norfolk District Council. The 280 acre woodland is popular with dog walkers and off road cyclists. Cllr Maggie Prior, North Norfolk District Council Cabinet Member for Leisure, said “Bacton Woods is enormously popular with a wide range of people and
Call for tougher penalties for serious fly-tipping offences
Christmas Tree Festival at Gimingham All Saints
we work hard with the Forestry Commission to keep it in good condition. “These temporary, partial closures will ensure the ongoing health of the woodland and we thank the public for bearing with us while these vital works are carried out.” The work will be carried out in sections. Those sections will be cordoned off to the public while they are being worked on, allowing access to the majority of the site to be maintained at all times. Opening times will be
The Christmas Tree Festival at All Saints Church, Gimingham will be official opened on 14 December at 5.30pm by Norman Lamb MP.
• 14 December 4.30pm til 7pm. • 15 December 4-30pm til 7pm • 16 December 10am til 7pm. • 17 December 11am til 7pm • 18 December 4.30pm til 7pm • 19 December 4.30pm til 7pm • 20 December 4.30pm til 7pm • 21 December 4.30pm til 7pm • 22 December 4.30pm til 7pm
North Norfolk District Council backs stronger enforcement action North Norfolk District Council has given its backing for tougher fly-tipping penalties in light of statistics that suggest the problem is worsening across England. Local authorities recorded a 7% increase in fly-tipping incidents in There will be a raffle on 14th, 15th, 16th and 2016-17, taking the total number of incidents in England above the 17th and tombola, refreshments available one million mark. every day. Admission is free. Proceeds for The overall problem is likely to be even bigger, though, as this tally All Saints Church, Gimingham. does not include incidents of fly-tipping on private land. North Norfolk District Council dealt with about 500 fly-tipping inciwas £38,846 in 2016-17. dents last year, costing taxpayers nearly £40,000 in clean-up costs. If you would like to report an area of concern, please contact the Environmental Most of the 495 incidents in North Norfolk involved roadside fly-tipping (288), Protection Team on 01263 516085. but there was also fly-tipping on footpaths, agricultural land, railways and alleyways, and beside rivers. The rubbish that was dumped included white goods, tyres, asbestos, and both household and commercial waste. Last year, new legislation meant anyone caught illegally dumping waste could face an on-the-spot penalty of £200. NNDC has stepped up its enforcement action over the past year, including issuing LTD LT TD these fixed-penalty notices. The council also recently brought a successful prosecution against a fly-tipper with the help of a private landowner. But the Local Government Association has called for bigger fines for more serious offences. Cllr Annie Claussen-Reynolds, North Norfolk District Council Cabinet Member for Waste and Environmental Services, said “Fly-tipping blights our beautiful district, which is why we have a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to people dumping their rubbish illegally.But this growth in reported incidents of fly-tipping shows that there is still a lot of work to be done, and anything that makes more people think twice before just leaving their rubbish behind for others to clear up would be welcome.” She added “It is everyone’s responsibility to dispose of their waste properly. If you ask others to do it for you, check that they have a waste-carrier’s licence – CORNISH WAY BUSINESS PARK PARK and if you are not sure, don’t give them your rubbish. NORTH WALSHAM “If rubbish that you give to someone else to dispose of is later fly-tipped, action could be taken against you, and you could find yourself being prosecuted.” 01692 400900 The cost to council-tax payers in North Norfolk for cleaning up fly-tipped rubbish
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Garden Fences Ready for Winter
By Matt Carltton of Norfolk Landscape Gardeners weakened. Before long, Willie Nelson once said; you wake to find your fence laying on your lawn and the “And after all the warmth neighbour’s dog Of the Summer and the Fall merrily “fertilising” Cold November wind your flowerbed. Cuts the deepest of them all” Prevention is much He was right. better than cure.
Those of you who read my previous article about trees will hopefully remember that I urged you to step out into your garden to look at your trees. This month, I would like you to do the same but to pay attention to the rest of the garden and think about how the worst of the winter weather may affect it.
Fence panels are an obvious place to start. As we enter a season of tempestuous wind, the forces acting on a fence panel can be quite dramatic. The continuous movement of panels and posts can start to cause areas where that stress becomes concentrated (for example, on fence posts at ground level) which can become fatigued and M CO RE
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Take a moment to have a look at your fencing and be honest with yourself. If it looks a little tired, don’t wait for it to fail. Be proactive, it is much more economical to do so than to put right a problem once it occurs. Give us a call and we’ll be delighted to come and assess your fence and make our recommendations.
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Dorothy is off to perform panto in her happy place of and modern day austerity Britain “I cannot Sheringham wait to do panto in Sheringham. It’s my happy
Young actress Hana Stewart is ready to start her panto journey – not just to the Land of Oz but to Sheringham, which is her “happy place”. For the 22 year old, who is playing Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz, has holidayed a lot in the town, where family friends Chris and Dave Parmenter live.
They are supporters of, and volunteers at, the Little Theatre and mentioned Hana’s recent graduation from drama school to theatre director Debbie Thompson, who auditioned the young singer and actress for the lead panto part.
place where I have enjoyed lovely holidays. It should be the best Christmas ever” she added.
Helping her on her journey down the Yellow Brick Road will be ‘good witch’ Glinda played by Shane Armstrong, who has appeared in two previous Sheringham pantos, as Friar Tuck in Robin Hood and Ugly Sister Verruca in Cinderella.
believe in the characters you are playing – but I love the outlandish colour of panto,” he added.
Debbie said “She looks just like Dorothy and she is a superb performer so she is just perfect for the role.”
Hana, from Essex, inherited her love of drama from mum Nadia who was involved with local ‘am dram’ groups as a serious actress.
Shoe shopping: Dorothy (Hana Stewart) goes shopping for red shoes, helped by Glinda (Shane Armstrong) at Jacqueline’s shoe shop just a few doors down from Sheringham Little Theatre
“As a child I used to help her with her lines – and the family released I had a knack of learning scripts”.
Hana went on to play Maid Marion in a Year Six school show, which also helped her gain confidence after suffering bullying, she explained.
She has qualified from the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London and has played lead roles in musicals set in the 1940s
Shane, who went to drama school with panto director Nick Earnshaw, switches between panto and serious acting in Shakespeare, Chekov and Ibsen – but says he loves the variety of doing both.
“Whatever the format, the audience has to
Anglian Mist at Radar Museum
In a museum first, we are bringing a professional theatre company into the museum for two special performances. The play is a thriller featuring the 'cobra mist' project and Orfordness, combining radar and intrigue. Stuff of Dreams Theatre Company present Anglian Mist, a play performed in the unusual setting of the RAF Air Defence Radar Museum in Horning near Wroxham in the Broads.
On Saturday 25 November we have two performances of this wonderful play, a matinee at 2.30pm and an evening one at 7.30pm.
‘Anglian Mist' has been developed in partnership with the National Trust and The Garage Norwich and supported by Arts Council England and Norfolk County Council.
Described as ‘as tense and gripping as a stand-off off on a Berlin Bridge’, it guarantees to provide audiences with an exciting theatrical evening as the nights draw in and in the setting itself wrapped in secrets and mist.
'Anglian Mist' is the first play to be performed in the unusual setting of the RAF Air Defence Radar Museum in Horning, and this unusual setting should prove very popular. Seats are extremely limited so book early to avoid disappointment and get the rare experience to also seethe whole museum at night!
Hidden secrets, dark conspiracies, counter-intelligence and spies are the backdrop for ‘Anglian Mist’. When a notable author and historian who specialises in Ufology and conspiracy theories begins his lecture on Orford Ness and it’s role during the Cold War he is somewhat taken aback when an elderly lady in the audience stands up and publicly takes exception to his claims regarding the true nature of the military installation on Orford Ness. What follows is a psychological thriller as a long-hidden cold war plot is brought kicking and screaming into the light of day with chilling consequences for all involved.
'Anglian Mist' is a new theatrical thriller, inspired by the desolate beauty of Orford Ness. The site of top secret research throughout the Cold War,
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The best in his field : Harry Williams plays the Scarecrow in Sheringham Little Theatre’s Wizard of Oz panto
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The pair are joined by North Walsham actor Harry Williams as the Scarecrow, panto regular Rik Warren as the Lion, Kyle Fraser as the Tin Man, and theatre favourite Loraine Metcalfe as the Wicked Witch of the West – along with local youngsters playing Munchkins and villagers. The show, running from 9 December to 1 January, is brimming with surprises, special effects, puppetry, comedy and a mix of modern and traditional songs.
For tickets (adults £18, u-16s £13, family – two adults, two children - £60) and information contact the Sheringham Little Theatre on 01263 822347 or visit www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com
Photos: Richard Batson
Orford Ness is a place that is steeped in secrets and mystery. Written by Tim Lane and Cordelia Spence the play premiered in an immersive experience in a secret bunker on Orford Ness in June. This November it travels to the RAF Radar Museum in Horning, a place once so secret it didn”t appear on any maps. The two audiences at this special location will be given the opportunity to uncover the secrets of 'Anglian Mist' for themselves. Tickets are available online from the Coastarts website www.coastarts.co.uk & with cash only from Cromer Tourist Information Centre. Book early to avoid disappointment.
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Facial Rejuvenation Experts - Coltishall Cosmetic Clinic
There is no shortage of practitioners from a variety of backgrounds offering Dermal fillers and Botox injections. The trouble is that a majority of these practitioners do not understand how the face ages and/ or have a limited number of treatments to offer. Any specialist mechanic needs a properly resourced toolbox not just one or two tools. Same thing with facial rejuvenation. If your practitioner only has one or two tools, that is all they can offer you, whether or not it is best for you.
Someone with 30 years experience in general practice or nursing maybe an expert in asthma management or vaccination but it does not make them an expert in facial rejuvenation- although they may make such claims. So do check that your practitioner has experience in procedures they are offering you.
Concepts of beauty also change over time. So we need a balanced approach rather than too much of the wrong thing!
Let me give you some examples. In the 1970s when we did not have the modern treatments and technology all we had was facelift surgeries. Surgeons devised extensive invasive techniques in order to produce the tightest and longest lasting results that they could. We all know the consequences, the results were too tight 'Wind Tunnel' look faces but they were not necessarily young or pleasing to look at.
machines are required to produce best results. Dedicated Medical Lasers are advanced tools and much better than cheap devices that have become widely available to non-medical personnel since deregulation!
2. Hyper dynamic wrinkles or in simpler terms wrinkles caused by over use or overactivity of facial expression muscles. Solution-judicious use of botulinum toxin injections.
3. Loss of volume- we lose bone, fat and muscle resulting in facial deflation and sagging of tissues. Solution-facial fillers to restore lost volume and surgery to reposition sagging tissues and remove excess skin. Fillers have come a long way and today's fillers are natural, highly purified products which are extremely unlikely to produce allergic reactions or other problems. One caveat is to stay away from permanent fillers. The only permanent filler I use is your own fat to restore the facial volume.
4. Sagging skin - gravity and reduction in skin quality can cause skin to stretch and sag. If you have not had the benefit of preventative treatments or there is significant skin excess surgery is required. However, you do not need extensive surgery under general anaesthesia. By improving your skin quality and replacing lost volume you are less likely to need extensive surgery. Extensive surgery has fallen out of favour and less invasive surgery under local anaesthesia is in. This is what we like to offer. Extent of surgery is also tailored to your specific requirements.
Now such surgeries have fallen out of favour and we are in an era of over filling. What I call 'pillow faces'. Sadly it is not only the patients, but I see practitioners with such appearances. Looking filled has almost become the norm!
When Botox first came out it was the norm to see frozen expressionless faces. Patients themselves are now moving away from too much Botox and requesting less of the stuff so they still have moment but look softer and well rested.
So what is our approach of facial rejuvenation at the Coltishall Clinic? Our approach is to produce natural looking, pleasing and harmonious results. We recommend that you bring your old photo that you like to your consultation. We can see how your face has changed and try and reverse these changes.
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Bacton to Walcott Sandscaping Scheme Funding Boost
A multi-million pound sandscaping project to help protect the coastline from Bacton to Walcott has benefited from a further £500,000 funding from the Norfolk Business Rates Pool.
The announcement of the £500,000 from the 2017/18 Business Rates Pool is on top of £500,000 from NNDC; £500,000 from the local level by the Regional Flood and Coast Defence Committee (Eastern); and £120,000 from the National Natural Flood Management Fund. Cllr Tom FitzPatrick, Leader of North Norfolk District Council said “The aim of the Business Rates Pool is to fund Norfolk projects with strategic impact. There was a lot of competition and for North Norfolk to secure £500,000 is fantastic news.
“There were 34 applications received from right across Norfolk, at a total value of £6.2m, significantly more than the funding available. The fund is split between three key categories – early development, technical detail and strategic impact with some applications spanning more than
WELLS TOWN TWINNING
Friendship, sharing and fun are all on offer with the Wells’ local twinning group. While Wells is surrounded by the sea, La Ferte St Aubin, just below Orleans is surrounded by forests. Both small towns have a similar mixture of people, and more than 25 years of to-ing and fro-ing have created many firm friendships.
The innovative project would use natural processes to reduce coastal flood and erosion risk. It would involve ‘sandscaping’ the shoreline, in front of the terminal and down the coast; effectively using high volumes of sand to protect the coast. The volume of sand is approximately equal to 200 Carrow Road football pitches covered 1 metre deep in sand, or 1.5 million cubic metres. This would be the first time a project of this scale has been delivered in the UK.
It is estimated that the total cost of the scheme will be £17 million to £19 million pounds, which includes £4.8m - £7m to fund the village element of the scheme.
For more information please see https://www.north-norfolk.gov.uk/sandscaping
Fundraising events in Wells are open to all, and vary from various feasts, quiz nights and story-telling evenings to participation in popular town events. This year – visit our ‘Santa Paws’ stand at Christmas Tide – bringing your pet with you!
This year it is our turn to visit La Ferte from the beginning of April, for five days. There we will be welcomed, housed, fed and completely entertained, visiting local (and not so local) places of interest
Scam alert over rogue traders claiming to be ‘working with the council’
North Norfolk District Council warns residents not to be taken in by cowboy traders asking to check their roofs.
Householders are being advised to beware of rogue traders who are offering roof-insulation checks and claiming it is all part of a free government scheme.
North Norfolk District Council has been contacted by residents checking the validity of claims made by these doorstep canvassers. One elderly gentleman reported that he had been told it was a free government incentive being rolled out by local councils.
However, neither North Norfolk District Council nor Norfolk County Council have any ties to these tradesmen and are not involved with any such schemes.
The callers try to make an appointment to climb on to the roof in order to check the health of tiles and insulation. But this is a well-known scam by rogue traders who target vulnerable residents and then try to con them out of large sums of money for unnecessary work. Sometimes, these workmen will deliberately cause damage on the roof when they inspect it, and then pressure the householder to pay for it to be repaired.
North Norfolk District Council has received reports that Mundesley is one of the places recently targeted by these traders.
Tom FitzPatrick, Leader of North Norfolk District Council, said “These callers are preying on vulnerable customers and are incorrectly claiming they are taking part in a council-led scheme. This is not true, and residents should not agree to any appointments with these people. Some of these cowboys can be very persuasive but it is important to check out any claims they might make. In this instance, what they are telling householders is untrue.”
Brian Chatten, from Norfolk County Council’s Trading Standards, said “Our advice is always to be cautious of cold calls - whether received via email, post or telephone - and we strongly recommend not carrying out any transactions based on cold-calling. Anyone with any doubts should check with Norfolk Trusted Trader. Advice is always available via the Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 03454 040506.
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one category, that’s why it is such a good news story that NNDC has been successful in securing £500,000 for this project.” A further bid for £1 million pounds will be made to the New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership in the coming weeks, following the approval of the LEP’s growth strategy.
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as well as finishing up with the great banquet given by our hosts.
This whole visit, transport included, is very reasonably priced and the whole experience is positive. If you are interested, please look us up at wellstowntwinning.co.uk. Our group comes from well within this area. Carla Phillips
Winter
Most folk dread the onset of Winter, Those long, chilly nights and sharp frosts. The northerly winds blow straight through you, Especially those cold, biting gusts! The weather can be quite appalling, With rain, sleet and snow often seen. I love the all the wintry conditions, Except when it gets too extreme!
I love walking the bleak empty beaches Few others will brave this stark scene. But wrapped up in warm winter clothing, It’s so bracing - the air fresh and clean!
In cities, the streets empty early, As people rush back to their homes. They only go out if they have to, No one wants to be chilled to their bones.
Then there’s the planning for Christmas, Decorations and lights for the trees. Baubles and tinsel and presents to wrap The thrill mounting as we prepare these.
I admit there’s a real anticlimax, Once the celebrations are done. The first months of the year can really drag by, But at least the nights aren’t so long!
I love sitting beside my warm, glowing fire On horrible nights when it's cold. When snow covers the ground, I feel safe and sound And cocooned, as my life’s put on hold! For those who can’t see any good points, And think Winter’s too hard to enjoy, They have only to look a few weeks ahead, When Spring will bring back warmth and joy! Frances Wraight
Business as usual?
Miranda Marshall, Director, Hayes + Storr
Many people assume that if they became incapable of running their business, it would still be ‘business as usual’ and that others would simply step into their shoes and carry on. This is not so. For many small businesses or sole traders, it could be the end of the business.
Whether you are a business owner, director, partner or sole trader, safeguarding the future of your business with a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) makes good business-sense. As a business owner, it is important to consider what might happen to your business if you were incapacitated by illness or injury. Who would take over the running of the business? What would it mean for your employees’ financial future?
Unless you have appointed an attorney, essential business operations may not be possible. Access to your bank accounts may be denied, suppliers won’t get paid, contracts could be lost, insurance premiums won’t be renewed and salaries could go unpaid. Without an attorney appointed to take care of the business, the disruption could be catastrophic. It might not take long
for the impact to be felt.
A business or commercial LPA tackles this; however, they are more complicated than an ordinary LPA. For example, it might be necessary to alter the company’s Articles of Association or amend the partnership agreement. They are different to ordinary LPAs that deal with your personal and financial affairs and represent a vital element in your business continuity planning.
Many partnerships and companies, under the Mental Health Discrimination Act 2012, cannot remove a director/partner if they lose mental capacity.
You will need to identify one or more suitable attorneys. They should be known to you, trustworthy and capable of doing the job, ideally familiar with the business. You will need to talk it through with them so they know the role that they are taking on. They may need to take out their own Personal Liability insurance to make sure that they are protected when acting as an attorney. The attorney will effectively become a director with all the responsibility that follows.
‘Celebrating Christ the King’
at Fakenham Parish Church on Sunday 26 November at 6.30pm. The service will include prayers, hymns, readings annnd choir items. For more details, please contact Elaine Burbidge 01328 851848 eburbidge@googlemail.com
Imagine if you had to leave your business unexpectedly with no one to take over your role. Many small business owners rarely take holidays because they cannot be spared. But, have you thought what would happen if you had no choice in the matter and were absent long-term without warning?
This article aims to supply general information, but it is not intended to constitute advice. Every effort is made to ensure that the law referred to is correct at the date of publication and to avoid any statement which may mislead. However no duty of care is assumed to any person and no liability is accepted for any omission or inaccuracy. Always seek our specific advice.
If you would like further advice on this matter please contact Miranda on 01328 710210. If you require advice on any other legal matter please call our Fakenham office on 01328 863231 or email law@hayes-storr.com.
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Sir William Paston Scholars 2017 receive their awards The Trustees of the Paston College Foundation created a Scholarship Scheme over 10 years ago to mark Paston’s 400th birthday. The Scheme is based on the founder of the original School, Sir William Paston, and reflects educational interests.
This year, 25 scholarships worth £500 were awarded to students who had achieved extremely high standards in their summer GCSE exams. The successful Scholars had a special lunch to receive their scholarships.
At the lunch, Peter Stibbons, a Corporation Member and Chairman of Trustees of the Paston College Foundation, presented the Awards and gave the students an insight into the importance and legacy of Sir William Paston. Students use their scholarship in a number of different ways to support their learning and future career prospects. The majority of the Scholars are proposing to go on to university after their time at College. This will continue to support a strong tradition at the College. This year, seven students went on to Oxbridge and over 65% moved on to university.
Kevin Grieve, Principal, said “It is really important to involve our students in the heritage and history of Paston.”
Small businesses encouraged to bid for concession pitches across North Norfolk
NNDC is expanding the number of opportunities that will be available in 2018 Start-up businesses and small traders are being given the chance to secure their own pitches across North Norfolk.
It follows a decision by North Norfolk District Council to increase the number of concession pitches across the area. It will increase consumer choice, benefit taxpayers and open up more opportunities for local businesses.
Cllr Judy Oliver, NNDC Portfolio Holder for Asset Commercialisation, said “Our concession locations have always been popular and many businesses have come back year after year because of the opportunities the sites provide. Following a review of our portfolio, we have now identified some further possible sites for concessions. This will provide opportunities for more local businesses and a wider choice of facilities for locals and visitors, as well as providing further revenue for the council and the district.”
The sites are in places such as busy car parks
North Norfolk District Council Leader Cllr Tom FitzPatrick said “Taking on a concession pitch can be a great way for start-up businesses to test the market and hone their skills before looking for bigger premises. The rents are more affordable than on fixed premises and running costs are lower.”
Two supporters of the concessions scheme are Nathan and Adele Boon, who signed a three-year deal last season on a pitch in Overstrand for their business, The Bucket List, which sells buckets of chips with homemade toppings.
Adele said “It had been an idea we had wanted to pursue for a while but we needed the location to be just right.
“The concession at Overstrand gave us a very well-kept position overlooking the beautiful North Norfolk coast. Having the site has given us a fantastic concept and created the ability to grow our business fast. We promote the area
Aylsham Singers Christmas Concert - 'Mistletoe and Wine' will take place on Saturday 9 December at 7.30pm in Aylsham Parish Church come and join us for an entertaining evening of a variety of Christmas
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and seaside promenades and the concessions typically include hot-food and ice-cream vans, but NNDC is hoping to expand the offerings and will consider any business that wants to bid for a pitch.
Mistletoe and Wine Concert
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The Scholars this year are:
Acle Academy Acle Academy Sheringham High School Acle Academy Aylsham High School Stalham High School Cromer Academy Dereham Neatherd High School Acle Academy Acle Academy Reepham High School Reepham High School Sheringham High School Aylsham High School Aylsham High School Sheringham High School North Walsham High School North Walsham High School Reepham High School North Walsham High School Broadland High School Broadland High School Aylsham High School Sheringham High School Aylsham High School
and use it at the forefront of advertising through social media, and it has certainly worked. We couldn't be happier with our pitch.”
North Norfolk’s concession businesses have traditionally operated between April and December but NNDC is looking to bring the 2018 start date forward to March, so that businesses can make the most of Easter. To apply for a concession pitch, visit www.north-norfolk.gov.uk/concessions. Applications must be submitted by early January.
Photo : Nathan and Adele Boon, who are existing concession operators
music and song and a glass of mulled wine. With guest harpist Henriette Poos. Donations for programmes to Aylsham Care Trust (ACT). Tickets £8 from Barnwells, Aylsham or Caryl on 01263 732808
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Concert pays homage to Austrian master composer and Norfolk naval hero
On Saturday 2 December at 7.30pm, North Norfolk Chorale will give a concert at St Michael’s Church, Aylsham. The feature work will be Joseph Haydn’s “Nelson Mass”.
The programme opens with Haydn’s stirring motet ‘Insanae et Vanae Curae’, and will be rounded out by selected instrumental works. Haydn composed the work that today we call the ‘Nelson Mass’ in 1798, in circumstances that still seem familiar – uncertainty in Europe. But, unlike today’s merely political uncertainties around Brexit and the role of the European Union, in Haydn’s time the threat
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was to Austria’s very existence. This was the height of the Napoleonic wars, and Austria faced a real risk of invasion by the Napoleonic army. The urgent, foreboding opening chords of the new work seem to reflect the national mood, and it is hardly surprising that Haydn called his work ‘Missa in Angustiis’ – ‘Mass for Troubled Times’.
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Jonathan Dodd, the Musical Director of North Norfolk Chorale, said “singing in Aylsham is a new departure for the North Norfolk Chorale and we encourage people to come and hear the choir and our very talented orchestra. The ‘Nelson Mass’ is one of Haydn’s greatest individual compositions, and we are looking forward to giving an authentic performance, with forces very similar to those which the composer originally had at his disposal”. Tickets can be purchased (including early booking discount) at £13 each online at north-norfolk-chorale.co.uk, or by calling 01692 405591. Online bookings will attract a small booking fee. Tickets may also be purchased on the door at the full price of £15.
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Go for gold, Olympian tells young hockey players
Young hockey players from a Cromer school have been coached by one of the British Olympic team’s star players.
Helen Richardson-Walsh, who won gold with Team GB at the Rio 2016 Olympics, shared her tips for sporting success with over 100 students at an inter-school hockey tournament held at The Hewett Academy, Norwich, on Wednesday 18 October.
The students from Cromer Academy, The Hewett Academy, Jane Austen College, and Notre Dame High School in Norwich, Wayland Academy in Watton and East Point Academy in Lowestoft enjoyed team pep talks from Helen to improve their skills before facing each other on the school’s astro pitches.
The tournament was umpired by young hockey leaders, students who gained official accreditation in the England Hockey Leadership Award scheme run at The Hewett Academy in the summer.
Helen spoke to the students about her hockey journey, which started when she joined her school hockey club in Nottingham, and how dedication and commitment helped her to reach her goals.
She told students “We can’t all be good at everything, but we’re all good at something. You have to work out what it is that you’re good
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Helen made her international debut in 1999 at the age of 17, and in 2000 became the youngest female hockey player to represent Great Britain at the Olympics. She faced a huge challenge when she suffered a major back injury after the London 2012 Games, but fought her way back to fitness and went on to score the winning penalty in the women’s hockey final at Rio.
She said her team’s medal victory was “an amazing moment – we’d set our sights on a goal and achieved it as a team, which made it very special.” Helen was visiting the schools tournament on behalf of England Hockey, the sport’s national governing body, which hopes to build on the British team’s success by encouraging more young people to play regularly and join their local clubs. She said “Hockey has something for everyone – people of any age, and all shapes and sizes, can enjoy playing it. It helps to build physical skills and tactical thinking, as well as teamwork, communication, and leadership. And it’s great fun to play with your friends.” John Vincent, vice principal at The Hewett Academy, said “It was a huge privilege to
Now the clocks have changed, this gives all our chess players more time to concentrate on indoor pursuits such as reading up on their chess openings, middle-games and endings.
Helen Richardson-Walsh signs a hockey stick for students from Cromer Academy
welcome such a distinguished guest to our school, and to see so many students from across the region making the most of our fantastic facilities. The students found training with Helen really inspiring, and have picked up lots of pro tips to improve their game.” For al spo your l r ts in N gea Nor orth r folk
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Since the beginning of the new chess season our Club has had many new members join, and we are now able to boast over 45, which makes us the largest club in Norfolk. Several are Juniors, the youngest is only six years old and we will be watching their progress with interest. Others come from many different walks of life, we have one member recently joined who has a boat on the Broads and joins us when he is in the area - we also have members who reside in Belgium and Bristol.
This all looks very promising for the future of the Club and its growing reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the chess playing world.
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Sheringham & Cromer Choral Society
There will be a Concert – Hymns of Praise on Saturday 25 November at 7.30pm at St. Peter’s Church, Sheringham.
Sheringham & Cromer Choral Society join with North Norfolk Sinfonia to perform some of the most delightful songs of praise in the choral/orchestral repertoire featuring Mendelssohn Symphony No 2 - Hymn of Praise, and works by Haydn and Mozart.
Directed by David Ballard with soloists - Lisa Cassidy soprano, William Falconer tenor, and Charli Andrews mezzo soprano.
Tickets are £12, £15 on the door, under 18s are free available from Box Office: 01263 822347 www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com
Easy access walks this Autumn
The Norfolk Coast Partnership has produced a range of fourteen information sheets on accessible walks in the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
The walk information has been developed in order to give everyone the confidence to get out and enjoy this special place. All the routes are short (½ to 1 ½ miles), start and finish near car parks with accessible toilets, offer frequent seating opportunities and are well waymarked.
LOCAL CHOIR AND ORCHESTRA COMBINE FOR FANTASTIC CONCERT
There will be a rare opportunity to hear Felix Mendelssohn’s splendid Symphony No 2 Hymn of Praise (Lobgesang) performed in English when Sheringham and Cromer Choral Society joins forces with North Norfolk Sinfonia in St Peter’s Church Sheringham on Saturday 25 November at 7.30pm.
Directed by David Ballard, the choir and orchestra will be joined by the expressive and versatile Norfolk coloratura soprano Lisa Cassidy, together with Norwich based tenor William Falconer and mezzo-soprano Charli Andrews. Also on the programme are works by Mozart and Haydn.
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Full information can be found at www.sheringhamandcromerchoral.co.uk Tickets £12 (£15 on the door), under 18s FREE are available now from Sheringham Little Theatre box office 01263 822347 or online at www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com
They also offer the opportunity for everyone to discover special parts of the area. The information sheet also contains photos of things to look out for, the waymarkers to follow and the terrain of the route in order that you can judge for yourself if it is suitable for you.
Suitable for everyone from wheelchair users to families with pushchairs and the elderly.
To find a route for you, visit norfolkcoastaonb.org.uk and search ‘Easy access walks’.
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