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District Council-nominated building site supervisor wins coveted award Martin Weavers has won the regional round of the Local Authority Building Control (LABC) Site Supervisor of the Year Award after being nominated by North Norfolk District Council.

Martin works for Norfolk Homes and was recognised for his outstanding work as site supervisor during work for 145 dwellings in Roughton Road, Cromer in partnership with NNDC.

Cllr Sue Arnold Cabinet Member for planning policy said “Our building team was incredibly impressed by Martin- the way he understood the facets of the job, the potential and actual challenges and his consideration of the bigger picture. His positive and can-do attitude was noted by everyone who worked with him.

This is a well-deserved award and we can only wish Martin the very best of luck as he now goes through to the national awards later this year.”

The LABC East Anglia Building Excellence Award for Site Supervisor of the Year recognises an individual who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to ensure an outstanding working relationship with the local authority.

Included in the criteria for the award there must be evidence of build quality and control on site; evidence of technical awareness, good communication and management of safety; and evidence of particular issues or problems resolved.

Martin received his award at a ceremony in Cambridge in June and will now go through to the national awards in London which will be held at The Westminster Park Plaza on 28 November 2016.

Another NNDC-nominated project, Church Farm Barn, Ingham was a finalist in the regional Best Change of Use of an Existing

EAST ANGLIAN AIR AMBULANCE FOOTBALL COMPETITION The winner of this year’s competition was Paul Davison from Cromer with 13 out of 21 points and received £440.

Martin Weavers receiving his award

Building or Conversion category. The barn, owned by David and Debra Ames, was restored and converted to a high standard by local builders G J Allard & Son, retaining many original features, yet incorporating modern technology in the form of a ground source heat pump and insulation.

Happisburgh Lifeboat Station

Happisburgh RNLI Lifeboat Station volunteers were called into action by the sounding of their pagers at 3.04pm on Sunday 10 July.

The Coastguards had reports from the public that there were two jet-skies 2 miles out to sea off Happisburgh Church, which had not moved for some time.

There were two runners up each receiving £95 with 12 out of 21 points - they were Richard Bell from Bedford and Tom Garwood from Cromer.

Jamie Edghill, Volunteer Fund Raiser For EAAA, would like to thank Bullen's Joinery Central Road, Cromer who sponsored this competition.

The new competition for 2016/17 season is well under way and at the moment it is looking to beat last season’s number of entries.

Our photos show the winners being presented with their cheques and a cheque for £620 being presented to Holly Noon from EAAA.

Happisburgh Atlantic Lifeboat ‘Joan Mary’ launched at 3.14pm with Tim Grimmer at the helm and Tony Phenix and Charlotte Siely as crew, arriving on scene at 3.24pm, where they found a fishing boat and rib three miles off the coast with diving flags flying. No one was found onboard either boat so the lifeboat quickly checked the area, found nothing so stood off and awaited the divers to return to the surface.

At 3.55pm six divers returned to the surface and returned to the boats. The lifeboat crew then went alongside to check that all was well and everyone was accounted for. Advice was then given before the lifeboat returned to station, arriving at 4.05pm. The boat was recovered and refuelled and ready for service by 4.30pm.

Happisburgh Community Safety Team would like to give some advice to divers :

• Always have someone on the boat who is capable of operating the boat and radio in the event of a diver getting into difficulty and needing help. If any of the divers had come to the surface in difficulty today then there would have been no-one to get help.

• Between 2010 and 2013, there were 51 fatalities in UK waters. Find out more RLNI.org/respect the water, BSAC.com and PADI.com.

Earlier in the day, the lifeboat Crew had hosted a church service at Cart Gap Station, which was well attended and raised £42 to help the station save lives at sea.

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Henry Blogg’s boat Q J and J returns to Cromer

After many years of restoration Henry Bloggs old fishing boat has returned to a prominent position overlooking the beach and within sight of the main lifeboat station.

The Q J and J is within the garden of Cromer Town Council and near to the bust of Henry Blogg. As a fitting tribute to one of the most famous lifeboat men in history, his fishing boat has been carefully restored so that future generations will be able to view it.

Unfortunately only half of the boat was in a fit enough condition to enable restoration but the remainder has been cut into smaller pieces and sold to raise money to enable the work to be carried out.

After the Mayor Tim Adams appropriately named the boat with champagne, the present coxswain John Davies - the eighth generation of his family to serve with Cromer RNLI - was pictured alongside one of his predecessors, Henry Blogg who was a distant relative.

New Fakenham Info Hub and Tourist Centre officially opened

The new Fakenham Info Hub and Tourist Centre was officially opened by the Mayor of Fakenham, Adrian Vertigan, on Monday 11 July.

The Hub is located in a shop centrally situated in the market place and will provide information for tourists and locals, including information about community groups, clubs and activities. In addition, the launch will

A Norfolk Lane

Wild flowers line the Norfolk lane They glisten with dewdrops after the rain.

Red poppies in the wheat stand tall A pheasant gives a mating call.

It’s so peaceful in the evening light A blackbird sings – such a delight.

Wild roses in abundance grow High in the hedge and trailing low.

They sway gently in the breeze Oh dear! Their pollen makes me sneeze.

There’s a ‘buzzing’ by the old church wall Bees on the ivy are having a ball.

A rabbit hops across my path His large white tail makes me laugh.

A kestrel swoops to catch his prey But the little mouse scuttles away.

There is much to see in this pretty lane That’s why I come here again and again.

Diane Berthelot

More volunteers needed for Cromer and District Foodbank

Having opened two new distribution centres and met more than 1000 requests for food in the last financial year, the Cromer and District Foodbank is appealing for additional volunteers. “Volunteers are the life blood of our foodbank,” says Ella King, Project Manager. “There are vacancies in the warehouse, distribution, fundraising and general admin.

They all offer a chance to make a real difference to the lives of local people in financial crisis.”

Founded in 2012, the foodbank now works with over 90 partner agencies to offer food, support and signposting across 200 square miles of North Norfolk.

“125 volunteers help us get emergency food to people in real need,” Ella says. “We want people to enjoy volunteering and there are lots of ways to get involved.”

Anyone who might be able to help is invited to contact Ella by email info@cromerdistrict.foodbank.org.uk or telephone 07826 376343.

include the new website http://fakenham.info/ and will be supported by new Facebook and Twitter social media platforms. This will be a year round six days a week service.

Richard Crook, from Active Fakenham which initiated the project, and has been helping to set it up said “This is a great opportunity for the town and we hope local groups, businesses and individuals will get behind it. We have set this up with a lot of goodwill and very little cash. We had a grant from that town Council’s Market Tolls fund for £2,500, which was a help. Active Fakenham has worked with Sweets ’n’ Things and Wensum.net to make this happen.”

Lisa Mallet, owner of Sweets ’n’ Things which is in the same building and has lent the room free of charge said, “I hope people will come along and have a look around. We are asking businesses and community groups that run activities in the town to give us posters and leaflets, as well as information for our social media and website. This is a free service and will be the “go to” place for information about Fakenham. We hope to develop a comprehensive list to show that things really do happen in Fakenham and to showcase our town.”

together something that will be efficient, provide good quality information and be a benefit to the town. Hopefully, one day, Fakenham will be added to the towns with a Tourist Information Centre.”

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Richard added, “We will continue to work closely with the Fakenham Library and will share leaflets with them. Ideally, this service would be run professionally by NNDC as it was in the past before it was cut, and as it continues to be in Holt, Cromer and Sheringham where they have Tourist Information Centres. As volunteers, we are doing our best to put

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Summer Fete, Celebrity Cook Off

Thornage Hall provides supported living accommodation and work-based learning opportunities for adults with learning difficulties in the beautiful surroundings of a 70 acre biodynamic farm.

From 11.30am to 4pm on Sunday 4 September, this unique community will open its doors to the public, providing an opportunity for tenants to celebrate all that they have achieved through the year and for the general public to get a taste of their work.

A cooking demonstration by Richard Bainbridge of Benedict's restaurant and Thornage Hall's very own Kelby Light will showcase main ingredients tended and grown by tenants and work-based learners at Thornage Hall. All ingredients will be sourced from within a 20 mile radius of Thornage. The demonstration will take place between 2pm and 3pm and one lucky bidder will get the once in a lifetime chance to eat this fine three course meal prepared by the two chefs.

Richard Bainbridge has been delighted to champion Thornage produce at his British Bistro in Norwich which opened in June last year; ‘The vegetables enjoy the finest provenance you could expect locally, combining a sound understanding of biodynamic principles with learning opportunities for the wider community’.

Alison Hall, Director of Thornage Hall, is keen to share the work of the organisation with the wider community; ‘I am delighted to be opening the doors here at Thornage and allowing the wider community an opportunity to

Northrepps World War 1

Early evening on 30 June, Royal British Legion members, residents, and the Headmistress and a teacher from Northrepps Primary School, gathered together at the War Memorial at St Mary's Northrepps, joined by Dixie, a terrier representing all those dogs and horses that also lost their lives, to commemorate The Battle of the Somme.

Jacob Millon played the Bagpipes, and Ted Briggs played the Last Post and Reveille. Northrepps Royal British Legion Chairman Eric Vickers read the Exhortation and Silent Tribute and the wreath was laid by Charity Sadler, a former Cromer Academy pupil, who had visited the War Graves earlier this year. Our Church Warden Janet Payne read the prayers.

A lighted candle and our tribute were in place to greet the dawn on 1 July, 100 years on, remembering the 23 brave young men who left our village, their families and work, never to return, and also all their comrades.

Our World War 1 is in the Church, and we are now going to add more information to this over the next few weeks, and if anyone needs to make any enquiries, for information etc, please contact Lorna on 01263 579633.

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Other highlights on offer for visitors to the fair include ;

• Dog show, bring your pet and enter for various awards categories • Opportunity to purchase Thornage hall produce and products • Music from Bamayer Drummers, East Coast, Sam Smith Singers and Jack Austin • Biodynamic farm and garden walks

There are a limited number of spaces available for stallholders to be a part of the fete. If you have a hand crafted or artisan product which you would like to promote to a local audience at the fete please contact Natasha at Thornage Hall on 01263 860305.

For further information about Thornage Hall or the fete please contact Daniel Williams 07796 261415 or daniel@yournorfolk.org

BANK HOLIDAY BONANZA

at St. Margaret's Thorpe Market FRIDAY 26 - MONDAY 29 AUGUST 2016

Make sure not to miss an exciting new and sale of work by Rosalie Osborne Gibb and Nick Woolston over the Bank Holiday weekend at St Margaret’s church, Thorpe Market, situated in a beautiful and tranquil setting.

As always, a wide selection of used books will be for sale, as well as teas, coffees and delicious homemade cakes. Entrance is free and there is ample parking opposite the church.

Opening hours 11am – 4pm each day. Do come along and meet the artists.

Win a signed Limited Edition Print of your favourite painting by voting for the Visitor’s Choice.

On left - Rosalie Osborne Gibb Cow Parsley above Nick Woolston Butterfly Tealight Stand

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Keep the Family Busy at the Museum of the Broads

Looking for something different this summer holiday? Bring a picnic and enjoy Stalham Staithe. We are family and dog friendly.

Our Victorian steam boat, Falcon, steams Sundays to Fridays in August. Plus you can travel by steam to watch the racing at Barton Regatta on Sunday 28

and Monday 29 August. Our popular Pirates Day is on Sunday 14 August. This family day is THE one to dress up for!

And on Wednesday 24 August is our Victorian family day - ‘Kill or Cure’. Victorian activities for all the family.

See:

In the Heart of Poppyland

GARDEN FETE The Garden House

SIDESTRAND (B1159 COAST ROAD, NR27 0LT)

SATURDAY 20th AUGUST 12.00 noon - 3.00pm Entry: adults £1.00; children free

Tombola, Raffle, Stalls, Games Hog Roast, Cream Teas, Picnic Bags

Exhibition of V illage History in Church Free Parking at Sidestrand Hall School Music by Norfolk Dixieland Jazz Band

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St Margaret's Thorpe Market Recycling

St Margaret’s Church, Thorpe Market has recycled since the 1980s. Starting with a paper bank in the stable (what a fire hazard in retrospect) loaded by a chain of volunteers, progressing to the current recycling centre on the church car park. Glass and paper are collected in more or less equal amounts totalling 20 tons each year. We are also happy to be hosting a Clothing Bank on behalf of the Salvation Army.

The reward to church funds is the Landfill Tax Rebate from the government amounting to over £50 a ton. It goes without saying that we welcome all donations of glass and papers. This is a vital part of the equation to help our small village church survive. We are very grateful to all who support this aspect of church-life.

‘The skips now on our car park have an appetite that's great, So pop your glass and papers in, we do appreciate. It helps us raise some money, to keep us from the ‘red’ So please, not in your wheelie bins, but in our skips instead! We'd love your glass and Fabulous food and live music are promised at the papers, contributions Aylsham Roman Heritage ‘Black Tie Ball’ in great and small, Aylsham Town Hall on Saturday 3 September, For us they mean from 7pm to midnight.

REAL money, so let Hosted by Aylsham Heritage Centre and Aylsham us have them all!

Roman Project, the event will feature what promises to be a simply delicious menu, provided

by The Feed, together with live music from the renowned Lisa Wolfe Band.

Tu l i p t r e e D e s i g n s . . . ...be inspired Come and visit

the "Prettiest Fabric Shop" in Norfolk

and be amazed by our huge selection of beautiful fabrics, suitable for quilting & dressmaking.

Now stocking a selection of Kaffe Fassett, Stoff, Makower, Batiks, Linens & many more.

Hand made buttons and original appliqué patterns.

Workshops and classes running, restaurant and free parking.

Come and spend a day being inspired.

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Aylsham Black Tie Ball

The Feed (www.the-feed.co.uk) is the trading arm of LEAP, a Norwich based social enterprise using food as a catalyst to inspire and motivate people to achieve and live a more fulfilling life. It has a reputation for creating great tasting food and has catered for numerous prestigious events.

Lisa Wolfe (www.lizawolfe.com), meanwhile, is also Norwich based and has performed alongside top artists such as Ruby Turner, Jocelyn Brown, Holly Johnson and Sinitta.

Tickets for this unique evening are £50 per person, with proceeds going to support the continuing work of the Heritage Centre as well as the upcoming archaeological dig at Woodgate, on the outskirts of the town. Tables will be for eight people.

The Aylsham Heritage Centre website, www.aylshamheritage.com has more detail, including the superb full menu. You can book your tickets on the site with payment by card or PayPal. Alternatively, pop in to the Heritage Centre (check the website for opening times) where you can pay by cash or cheque payable to Aylsham Community Partnership.

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Dales Summer Berry Eton Mess

Method

by Matt Stacey, Dales Head Chef

It’s definitely the time of year when the British summer berries are well and truly in season. When the summer temperature sore, the temptation for a cool and refreshing summer treat kicks in. And here at the Dales we like to treat our guests to as simple but elegant Summer Berry Eton Mess.

All of the products above can be found in your local supermarket.... as well as a few cheats to help you along the way with your meringue.

Matt Stacey, head chef at the Dales produces this yummy desert for his lucky visitors to the Dales Hotel. Summer Berry Eton Mess - no more need be said, except prepare and enjoy!

Ingredients;

Meringue 4 x large egg whites at room temperature 115g caster sugar 115g icing sugar Chantilly Cream 200g Double cream 100g Sugar Tspn Vanilla Essence Fresh Summer Berries Berry Coulis Strawberries to garnish

1. Preheat the oven to fan 100C/ conventional 110C/gas 1⁄4. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper (meringue can stick on greaseproof paper and foil).

2. Tip the 4 large egg whites into a large clean mixing bowl (not plastic). Beat them on medium speed with an electric hand whisk until the mixture resembles a fluffy cloud and stands up in stiff peaks when the blades are lifted.

3. Now turn the speed up and start to add 115g caster sugar, a dessertspoonful at a time. Continue beating for 3-4 seconds between each addition. It’s important to add the sugar slowly at this stage as it helps prevent the meringue from weeping later. However, don’t over-beat. When ready, the mixture should be thick and glossy.

4. Sift one third of the 115g icing sugar over the mixture, then gently fold it in with a big metal spoon or rubber spatula. Continue to sift and fold in the remaining icing sugar a third at a time. Again, don’t over-mix.

The mixture should now look smooth and billowy, almost like a snow drift.

5. Scoop up a heaped dessertspoonful of the mixture. Using another dessertspoon, ease it on to the baking sheet to make an oval shape (pic 3). Or just drop them in rough rounds, if you prefer. Bake for 1 1⁄2-1 3⁄4 hours in a fan oven, 1 1⁄4 hours in a conventional or gas oven, until the meringues sound crisp when tapped underneath and are a pale coffee colour. Leave to cool on the trays or a cooling rack.

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ABTA ABTA No. No.91207 91207

North Norfolk Speakers Club

After an action packed and successful year as President of North Norfolk Speakers Club, Stuart Richards handed over the reins to new President Jennie Lee-Douse. “Since joining North Norfolk Speakers Club in 2014, my speaking abilities have greatly improved. I North Norfolk Speakers Club outgoing have benefited from the experience, President, Stuart Richards, welcomes knowledge and guidance of other new President, Jennie Lee - Douse members and also had a lot of fun! I was thrilled to be made President and am looking forward to the challenges ahead and steering our excellent club through the coming year� said Jennie.

North Norfolk Speakers Club meets on alternate Wednesdays, 6.45pm at North Walsham High School, Spenser Avenue, North Walsham.

For further information please visit www.nnsc.co.uk, email northnorfolkspeakersclub@gmail.com or telephone Gillian 01692 650250. Guests are always made very welcome.

NORMAN LAMB; CRANMER HOUSE CUTS DEBATE

North Norfolk MP, Norman Lamb, is calling on local health chiefs to spell out how patients' needs will be met if Cranmer House in Fakenham is closed.

Responding to a letter from Fakenham Town Council, Mr Lamb who was a government health minister for almost three years until May 2015, says he is concerned that closure would lead to delays in patients being discharged from hospital. Mr Lamb said "If locally funded NHS beds are lost at Cranmer House there is a real danger the whole facility will have to be closed. There is huge pressure on the Norfolk and Norwich hospital at the moment and if vital rehabilitation facilities like Cranmer House are lost there is a danger that this leads to delays in hospital discharges." Mr Lamb has written to local NHS managers asking to see their assessment of the impact of any bed losses at Cranmer House. "It is important for NHS managers to show that they have planned properly for the impact of the decisions they make. On the basis of the information I have received I cannot see the sense in closing these beds. Cranmer House is greatly valued. It would be tragic if this resulted in closure."

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‘An awesome day’ at Amazona

Worstead Pre-schoolers had a fantastic outing to the Amazona Zoo in Cromer, "An awesome day" said one 3 year old!

We enjoyed looking at the jaguars, macaws, cheeky monkeys (including a baby), the flamingos and birds of prey. We talked to one of the parrots and watched the iguanas, cockroaches and otter being fed. We played on the outdoor and indoor play area, had a picnic and went home exhausted - well the adults did anyway!

If you would like to come on one of our exciting pre-school outings - please drop in on our Open

ICENI CHOIR

Day on Friday 2 September between 10am to 1pm and talk to the staff about joining our pre-school.

We cater for 2 - 5 year olds, have an 'outstanding' Ofsted report, and very experienced staff.

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The Iceni Choir have great pleasure in welcoming Anthony Gowing as their new Musical Director. Anthony has extensive experience working with choral societies (Gloucester Choral Society and Three Choirs Festival Chorus) as well as working with many first class conductors.

Los Gitanos Concert in Honing Church

Live MUSIC

Saturday 20 august 7.30pm ‹ late ST NICHOLAS PARISH CHURCH

He has extensive experience working with and coaching singers in lieder and song and is skilled extensively as a choral Director and as a freelance musician. He primarily focuses as an organist and pianist, although his love of all spheres of music never diminishes.

Los Gitanos are a father and son duo from Ely, Cambridgeshire who started playing Flamenco Guitar music from the Camargue in 1979.

Inspired by the late Manitas

de Plata and the Gypsy Kings from the South of France, Graham (right) and Matthew Austin have played in Ely Cathedral many times and also in Cambridge and London.

Amongst others who have listened to them are Cate Blanchett and Sir Stephen Hawking. They have also performed on TV and radio.

They will perform in St Peter and St Paul Church, Honing on Friday 19 August at 7.30pm Tickets ÂŁ7 from 01692 535284

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which will include light refreshments. Proceeds from the concert will be for the Honing Church Fabric Fund. Tickets will also be available on the door.

Quilt Show

Quilt Show featuring a celebration of recycled textiles will be held at Roughton Church NR11 8SZ on Saturday 27 August 10am - 5pm - come and enjoy a cup of tea and be inspired

Swing for Norfolk Hospice

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The Centre Stage Swing Band will be performing an array of live music including classic covers from Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, and Count Basie at St Nicholas Parish Church in Wells-next-the-Sea on 20 August.

The Band has played for many charitable causes, raising thousands of pounds.

Tickets are ÂŁ10 per person, and are available to buy from the Fundraising Office at The Norfolk Hospice in person, on the telephone by calling 01485 601701, or from the online shop.

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The Cromer and District Foodbank is delighted to announce its first Summer Fete in Sheringham on Saturday 20 August, 12noon till 4pm.

The fete will be at St Joseph’s Catholic Church opposite Tesco.

Since it was founded in 2012, the Foodbank has built up a strong support network for local people in financial crisis, working with over 90 partner agencies to offer food and advice across 200 square miles of North Norfolk.

“The fete will be a fun family day out that is open to everyone,” says Ella King, Project Manager, “and is specifically designed to be affordable for families, including free entry for all. We hope to raise funds and increase awareness of the need for the Foodbank in the North Norfolk area.”

The fete will include live music, traditional games and stalls, BBQ, Bric-a -brac, tea, coffee, cake jams and much more! If you would like more information or would like to be involved, please call Ella King on 07826 376343.

Dogs on leads are Weybourne Fun Day welcome. For more will take place on Sunday 28 August 10am to 4pm - opposite Weybourne information please contact windmill on A149.

Karen 07775 741752 or Entry is free to pedestrians. The car park is £2 per car for all day. There karen.wr@hotmail.co.uk. will be marquees full of arts, crafts and local food stalls, games, displays In aid of Weybourne and attractions - including a traditional Punch & Judy Show.

Community Fund - Reg. There will also be a Fun Dog Show, children’s rides and car boot area. charity No. 1084183 Hot and cold refreshments and bar will be available all day.

Plenty to do at Mannington Gardens this summer

Norwich City Guides, and a display of embroidery and robin trail for children. In aid of EACH.

For over 30 years we have held a charity day on the first weekend of September, and this year’s event on 4 September looks like being a cracker with art, music, dancing and classic cars, as well as fundraising stalls with games and bargains and two floors of the hall open for the only time in 2016, with the expert help of

Every Tuesday and Thursday through the summer there are children’s Nature Discovery days for children from 6 years old (must be pre-booked) - explore with expert help, build dens and do crafts and quizzes.

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Chelsea Flowers for The Norfolk Hospice Tapping House

Volunteers and staff from The Norfolk Hospice recently met to plant up this year’s exhibits from the Chelsea Flower Show. Crane Garden Buildings of King’s Lynn kindly donated all of their plants from the flower show to the hospice.

Peter Mortin from Crane Garden Buildings spent the morning with the team, helping to plant up many of the 800 plants donated. It was extremely hard work as the temperature soared to 28 degrees but the teams persevered to ensure as many plants as possible were planted and watered. The Hospice hopes to plant the remaining plants over the next few weeks.

The aim of the garden is to enable patients and visitors to take a gentle walk around the gardens. Benches have been placed in shaded areas to allow time to relax and reflect.

Prestigious Green Flag award for three North Norfolk District Council green spaces

Holt Country Park, Sadler’s Wood and Pretty Corner Woods recognised again as among best open spaces in the UK Holt Country Park, Sadler’s Wood, near North Walsham, and Pretty Corner Woods, near Sheringham, have again been named amongst the best open spaces in the UK, winning the right to fly the prestigious Green Flag for 2016/17.

It is the 12th year in a row that Holt Country Park, which, like the other two winners, is run

by North Norfolk District Council, has earned a Green Flag for being welcoming, safe, clean and well-managed.

Becky Palmer, NNDC Cabinet Member for

Lyndsay Carter, Chief Executive said “we cannot thank Peter and Crane Garden Buildings enough for their kind donation. A special thank you to Peter for spending so much time with us, both in the design of the garden, and physically helping to plant”.

She also praised the volunteers for their commitment and time working in such hot temperatures.

Volunteer Gardeners Paul Davey (left) and Michael Moore (right)

The Hospice is always looking for volunteers to help care for the gardens, which cover the four and a half acre site in Hillington. If you would like to help please call Davina Clarke, Volunteer Co-ordinator on 01485 601700.

Leisure and Cultural Services, said “This is an incredible result. For Holt Country Park, Sadler’s Wood and Pretty Corner Woods to keep winning is testament to the hard work of our countryside rangers and the wealth of beautiful places that surround us in North Norfolk.

"Our award-winning green spaces are a wonderful place for adults and children to experience the natural world. There are also events at all our Green Flag sites, so do take the opportunity to visit and take in these beautiful places.”

In 2005, Holt Country Park was the first in Norfolk to win a Green Flag - an award that demands year-on-year improvement for the status to be retained.

Holt Country Park was joined by Sadler’s Wood, just outside North Walsham, when it achieved a Green Flag in

2012, and then by Pretty Corner Woods the following year. Pretty Corner was awarded a Green Flag on its very first application, which is very rare and a clear acknowledgement of the excellent work that is being carried out by NNDC staff and dedicated local volunteers.

The three sites are among a record-breaking 1686 parks and green spaces that have been awarded with a prestigious Green Flag Award for 2016/2017.

The award, organised by Keep Britain Tidy, recognises and rewards the best parks and green spaces across the country. A Green Flag flying overhead is a sign to visitors that the space boasts the highest possible standards, is beautifully maintained and has excellent facilities.

Join our amazing day of fun at Pretty Corner Woods

Now in its fourth year North Norfolk District Council’s Fun Day Out is gearing up to be an unmissable event.

From archery to face painting, kite-making to nature trails, a bouncy castle and donkey rides, there’s something for everyone! And if you find you’ve worked up an appetite, there are food stalls on hand to keep you going through a wonderful day of activities and fun.

Fun Day Out at Pretty Corner Woods takes place on August 25 from 10am-4pm and costs just £4 per child, and adults go free!

Everyone is welcome and parking is also free.

Cllr Becky Palmer Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture said: ‘This event has a great reputation among children and adults as a fantastic day out and this year is set to be better than ever.

“And don’t forget Pretty Corner Woods has just won a Green Flag award again! So it’s a great day for everyone at one of the most beautiful green spaces in the UK! What’s not to like about that?”

Full activities list: Archery, Bouncy castle, Mini beast hunt, Nature trail, Orienteering, Donkey rides, Water rocket making, Sports activities, Wally the Worm storyteller, Shelter building, Face painting, Traditional woodland crafts, Competitions, Kite making, Traditional forestry using Heavy Horses, Woodland music and arts, Lunchtime performance by Nutmeg Puppet Co, Wild drums in the woods played by Les Chappell, Interactive art workshop with Liz McGowan.

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A Grove Miscellany

A few reminiscences of 75 years at The Grove, by John Graveling.

Part 6: Post WWII Part 2

At that time my young nephew Robert used to stay with us during the summer and he made up some foul yellowey green mixture and put it in a bottle with a label on it – “medicinal compound”. Father kidded on the Miss Panters that he knew just the medicine for all their problems and he handed the bottle over to them. Fortunately he had screwed the top on so hard that they could not undo it. I believe that they may have taken it away with them.

We did not see them any more – but they were getting quite old.

Another character who came on the scene was a tall thin man who always wore a long brown gabardine mackintosh. He would have been in his late 30’s. He never had anyone with him and just used to turn up looking for accommodation. He got dubbed “the lone ranger”, but he turned up again a few years later.

In those days ensuite bathrooms had not come into vogue. With twenty or more guests plus our own family in The Grove and only two bathrooms there was quite a queue at bed time and then again in the morning. It was as well that we did not waste time and water having many baths. Of course each bedroom had guzunders which got well used during the nights. It was the chamber maids job to empty them in the morning!

There was also what we called an outside toilet. It wasn’t really outside but you had to pass through a narrow passage open to the elements to reach it. It was reserved for family and staff.

(Guests would never have found it) Father usually smoked a pipe but when he visited the outside toilet he would light up a cigarette. It acted as a macho perfume. For one summer we had a very large lady called Daisey as a cook. Father was in the outside toilet but had forgotten to lock the door. Daisey was taken short one morning and because of her size and the difficulty she had turning round she would back in. Well he said he was sitting there when suddenly this huge figure with apron, dress and petticoat came in backwards with sails aflowing and was about to sit down on him. I don’t know what he said, but he could be a bit gruff at times.

We had quite a few different kinds of animals about the place. There were a variety of cows to supply milk for the guest house. With all the

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current regulations nowadays it wouldn’t be allowed but we never came to any harm. The only treatment the milk received was to pour it through a muslin cloth. After standing a few hours there was this thick layer of rich cream.

Delicious on cornflakes. I never did much like milk though and at school we were supposed to drink a third pint bottle every day at break time. I hated it and made the excuse that because we had cows I had no need to drink it.

Thank goodness.

It was quite funny to watch father milking the cows. Cats would come round him and he would squirt milk straight into their mouths.

Nancy

would not. They slewed along the kerb stones and got wedged between the front and rear wheels of the lorry. We then could not go forward or back, and nor could the lorry. We had to unhook the trailer and get hold of a number of strong looking men who then proceeded to bounce the rear of the car on to the pavement and out from under the lorry.

This all took a fair bit of time so we then had to drive like crazy to get to market in time to sell the calf. We just made it.

While thinking of Fred Youngman he did prove to be a very useful help on one occasion. He was standing around in the garden one afternoon. Father was pruning the apple trees and as was usual smoking his pipe, his foot slipped and he came crashing to the floor. He must have been briefly stunned and his pipe was pushed way back into his throat.

Fortunately Fred was able to pull it out and a few moments later all was well and pruning continued. I think it was when Harold Wilson was Prime Minister that there was a trial for a couple of years of not reverting to Greenwich Mean Time in the winter but instead retaining summer time all year round. In mid winter it didn’t get daylight until 9 o’clock. We had a Jersey cow called Nancy. Father did not like these dark mornings and he complained to the press that Nancy didn’t like them either. It got into the national papers that Nancy, the only cow in Cromer did not like being milked in the dark. As a result the time trial was stopped after two years.

One cow we had was due to calf. It had been out in the meadow where the grass was very long. When we brought it in we saw that it had indeed calved and a lovely little calf followed along behind. Some hours later we looked into the meadow and to our surprise saw this calf.

Well how did that get there from the cowshed?

We went down to the cowshed and, surprise, there was the calf. The cow had had twins!

Obviously we were not able to keep the calves for very long. When I was a bit older and able to drive I had to take one to Norwich market on a Saturday morning. Father was at work on the railway. An elderly gent called Fred Youngman got into the habit of calling round and spending a lot time with us. He didn’t actually do anything. He must have been in his 70’s and had a gammy leg but he would come round and poke the ground with his stick, making what he thought were helpful comments. However he was a pleasant old boy and nice to have around.

Fred decided to come with me to Norwich market. We loaded the calf in the car trailer and started off up Mill Rd. When I looked in the mirror there was the calf pushing its way out of the rear of the trailer and high tailing it down towards the hospital. I gave chase and managed to catch it and with Fred’s help we LTD LT D got it back into the trailer. There was no bypass to Aylsham in •ALL TYPES OF VEHICLES those days and the high Street through the middle was very •ALL PARTS REMOVED narrow. We were half way •PARTS FITTING SERVICE along when a large lorry came in the opposite direction. He was •QUALITY PART PART ART--WORN not inclined to reverse, and nor TYRES FITTED was I – it was not easy with a trailer on the back. The obvious answer was to drive on to the CORNISH WAY BUSINESS PARK PARK narrow pavement. The front NORTH WALSHAM wheels went on o.k. but the back 01692 400900 wheels, held back by the trailer

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Keeping it in the Family

Written by Miranda Marshall – Director at Hayes + Storr

Looking after ones elderly, incapable or vulnerable family members is natural and has happened forever. Many would consider it outside the interference of the legal system. Being paid within the family has always taken place on an informal basis, especially where someone has given up work to look after a relative and needs money to live on whilst they do so.

These days ‘Family Care Payments’ (FCPs) or ‘gratuitous care payments’ are the formal terms for such arrangements. The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) has increasingly been requiring Deputies to seek authorisation to such packages. Its approach in the past has been over-zealous. The OPG has recently published useful guidance in the form of a practice note setting out the legal framework and the OPG’s approach to such payments. This applies only to Court of Protection appointed Deputies under a Finance and Property Order. It does not yet apply to the same sort of arrangements made in other circumstances.

When family members provide informal care for an individual lacking mental-capacity, it may involve anything from small scale care or providing companionship, to full-time care. The kind of care arrangement that might justify a FCP includes situations where there would not normally be any formal contractual relationship between the person and the family member providing care, as that care is given out of their natural love and affection.

The new guidance explains the OPG’s position on FCPs that Deputies make to such family members who provide care. It defines the arrangements and sets out the Deputy’s authority to make payments; including factors to consider when agreeing and calculating such payments. The OPG considered that FCPs can be in the person’s best interests, providing the FCP is properly set up and managed. The care must be of a good standard and required by the person in question. Guidance is provided as to increases in payments and record keeping.

Another Glass Ceiling Shattered!

North Norfolk Photographic Society’s Annual Exhibition was held in July, ,this year in St Andrews’ Church Hall. This proved to be an excellent location - visitor numbers were well up on previous years and the spacious hall suited the show very well.

On the evening of the first day of the Chairman Malcolm exhibition, 27 July, members held a social English with some of the evening when, as well as admiring each exhibits at the exhibition other’s pictures, certificates were awarded to those that had done well in competitions over the last year.

A special part of the evening was the announcement of members who had come first, second and third taking all the competitions into account - the Photographers of the Year.

Chairman Malcolm Edwards first awarded certificates to Michaela Bone and Karen Spence, who came second and third in the Novice category and then awarded a trophy to the winner of this group, Rob Palethorpe.

Photographer of the Year winners (from left to right) But anyone who thought that photography was a hobby for men in anoraks got a Lizzie Wallis (3rd) Diana shock when ladies took first, second and Knight (2nd) and Liz Akers third places in the advanced section - an(winner - with trophy) other glass ceiling shattered! The trophy for first place went to Liz Akers, with Diana Knight and Lizzie Wallis taking second and third spots.

Meetings of the North Norfolk Photographic Society are normally held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays each month but after a summer break will resume on 21 September when Barry Freeman will talk about English Monochrome Landscapes.

For further details please contact the club Secretary, Judith Wells at secretary.nnps@gmail.com.

Matters to be taken into account include: the care actually given, affordability, other contributions made to household upkeep, savings on the cost of commercial care and the overall family situation. Other family members should be consulted, wherever possible.

Although not applicable to those with Lasting or Enduring Powers of Attorney (LPAs and EPAs), the note is useful to families making best-interests decisions in similar situations.

In the 2015 case of Re HNL Senior Judge Lush lifted reporting restrictions and set in motion the issue of this guidance. In that case he commended the family on the ‘exemplary care’ which was provided on a ‘significantly cheaper’ basis than commercial care. Previously, he had held that the rate paid should be no more than the going commercial care but with a 20% reduction, largely to reflect the fact that no income tax is payable on FCPs. Inflation-proofing was authorised in advance so as to reduce the cost of returning to Court for a review.

It is good to see such a common-sense approach to an age-old situation.

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Get set for summer with Animal Magic Dog Club Now that the warmer weather is finally here, we are all looking forward to enjoying the summer but please remember that dogs can suffer from the same problems that we do from over exposure to the sun. This includes dehydration, sunburn and heatstroke - which can be fatal.

Here are our Animal Magic top tips for a safe summer with your dog: • Don’t leave your dog in the car – even in the shade with windows open the temperature can soar turning your car into an oven very quickly.

Remember - dogs die in hot cars.

• Try to walk your dog in the cool of the morning or evening and if you really must walk at lunchtime choose a sheltered lane or wood. Never allow your dog to exercise excessively in hot weather.

• Consider having your dog’s coat clipped for the summer, most breeds seem to really appreciate this.

• Your dog will enjoy a shady spot to lie in but during the hottest part of the day they might be more comfortable indoors.

• If your dog goes off their food try to feed them later in the evening when

it is cooler and you will usually find their appetite returns.

• Make sure your dog always has a supply of clean drinking water.

Always carry water with you on hot days, and give your dog frequent small amounts.

• Most dogs enjoy a paddle, swim or game with the hosepipe. It’ll help them keep cool, but after fun in the water always dry their ears and under collars to avoid irritations. but most of all enjoy a fun and safe summer with your dog!

Animal Magic Dog Club based near North Walsham is a fun, family orientated club offering a wide range of training for puppies, junior and adult dogs.

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SAFE RESCUE FOR DOGS FAMILY FUN DAY AND DOG SHOW Safe Rescue for Dogs are holding their 4th annual dog show and family fun day on Sunday 4 September at Worstead Village Hall (NR28 9WH).

The show will open at 12pm and class judging will start at 1pm. There are 16 classes available for the dogs to enjoy on the day with a trophy going to the winner of each class and rosettes up to 6th place. On the day there will be on call first aid from St John Ambulance and on call vets, Westover Veterinary Centre, North Walsham.

There are over 30 stalls, which range from local craft stalls, dog equipment and many more.

Alongside all of this, there will be refreshments, cakes and a giant tombola.

For the children there will be a bouncy castle, play area and lots more. As well as the fun dog show there will be have a go at fastest recall, fastest sausage gobbler, and agility/obstacle challenge.

Safe Rescue for Dogs is a locally based registered charity (Registered number 1157320) which specialises in the rescue and rehabilitation

of traumatised, sick and injured dogs from the UK and Romania. We believe that all dogs are equal and all equally deserve the good things in life. We do not shy away from the old…the broken…the wonky or the damaged and our determination to help is not thwarted by geographical boundaries.

We endeavour to fix what is broken…find homes for the homeless and be a voice for the voiceless.

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BUG BONANZA (Family) on Tuesday 23 August, 2 – 4pm - we will forage among the foliage, searching and sweeping for any minibeasts which may be waiting. We will be there with our bits and bobs to catch any bug or beast for a closer inspection. Cost : £4 children (accompanying adult free) Booking essential: 01263 740008 MAGICAL MOTHS (family) on Thursday 25 August, 10.30am – 12 noon - learn about the fascinating lives and behaviours of moths. You will have the rare opportunity to see these incredible night flyers up close as we open our moth traps from the previous night. Cost : £3 children (accompanying adult free) Booking advised, 01263 740008 EVENING STROLL & BBQ on Thursday 25 August, 6.30pm - an evening exploration of the reserve followed by a barbecue on the terrace, which offers fantastic views across the marsh. Cost: £10 NWT members, £12 non-members (includes BBQ) Booking essential : 01263 740008 POND DIPPING (Family) on Monday 29 August, 2 – 4pm - join us at our custom build platform and learn about the wonderful wildlife that can be found in ponds and dykes. We will help you tell your boatman from your beetle larvae. Cost : £4 children (accompanying adult free) Booking essential: 01263 740008 COASTAL CREATIONS (family) on Wednesday 31 August, 10.30am – 12.30pm - we will be searching through the strandline for natural treasures washed in by the sea. Using natural materials on the beach we’ll create beach art inspired by the coast. Cost: £4 children (accompanying adult free) Booking essential : 01263 740008 AUTUMN PASSAGE on Thursday 1 September, 10.30am – 12.30pm a trip onto the reserve and into the hides to observe birds arriving for the autumn and those birds passing on their migration. Cost: £3.50 NWT members and children, £5 non-members Booking essential : 01263 740008 NWT Cley Marshes Visitor Centre, Coast Road, Cley, Holt, NR25 7SA

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Whole Baked Mackerel

We’re well into the summer now and the garden is throwing fresh, beautiful produce at us at 100mph, almost too much to keep up with!

The highlight as always are John’s magnificent new potatoes, a triumph of modern engineering, absolutely delicious with a nutty, smooth bouquet and a delicate yet overwhelming finish. Perfect with a little bit of salted butter (and a couple of Davies’ massive Cromer lobsters of course).

John once brought a whole pail in, only to find an hour later one of the kitchen porters hacking away at them with a potatoes peeler. After the explosion had subsided the poor KP received a tutorial in the simple art of rubbing the skins off the potato with nothing more than a gentle flourish of the right thumb. Pure magic.

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Local law firm goes from strength to strength Lawyers at local law firm Hayes + Storr are celebrating a triple-promotion following an announcement last week which sees the firm go from strength to strength.

The promotions come at a time of expansion for the company, which has been established for over 280 years and already has six offices across Norfolk. Plans to open a new office in Swaffham are testament to the company’s recent successes and continued growth in the region.

The three lawyers selected for the prestigious title of Associate, in recognition of their client care and feedback, include Chartered Legal Executives Mel Robson and Charlotte Bentley from the firm's King's Lynn and Hunstanton office's respectively, and Rob Colwell, a solicitor who advises client’s in each of the firm’s six offices and is also head of the family law department.

On his promotion, Rob stated "it is an honour to be recognised for the hard work and dedication that we have given to all of our clients and a very exciting time to be part of such a respected and growing Norfolk law firm".

Operations Director, Alex Findlay, commented that “These appointments are a reflection of the hard work and positive contribution that Mel, Rob and Charlotte have made not only to Hayes + Storr but also to our clients. These promotions also underline our strategy of recruiting and investing in talented lawyers across

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the firm. We always aim to retain and develop the highest calibre lawyers, who can in turn develop long lasting relationships with our clients, in order to secure our reputation as one of the most respected firms in the area”.

Hayes + Storr offer a full range of legal services including tailored advice to both individuals and companies in a number of specialist areas.

Their offices are in the historical Old County Court building near the King's Lynn library and opposite the Borough Council building on Valentine Road in Hunstanton.Hayes + Storr offer a full range of legal services including tailored advice to both individuals and companies in a number of specialist areas. Their offices are in the historical Old County Court building near the King's Lynn library and opposite the Borough Council building on Valentine Road in Hunstanton.Hayes + Storr offer a full range of legal services including tailored advice to both individuals and companies in a number of specialist areas. Their offices are in the historical Old County Court building near the King's Lynn library and opposite the Borough Council building on Valentine Road in Hunstanton.

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Recently Asked Questions and Answers from the Clapham & Collinge Family Team

By Neale Grearson, Partner and Head of the Family Department

Q. How can I ensure I get my fair share in a divorce?

A. Make sure you see a specialist family Solicitor who is part of Resolution. Obtaining a divorce settlement in the right terms is vital and it is important that you have the right person or people working with you. There is only one "bite of the cherry" so getting this right is very important.

Q. How do I ensure my children get what I want them to get following my divorce? How do I protect what they're entitled to?

A. When a divorce takes place the needs of children are a vital priority.

The Family Court will take into account those needs but after a financial settlement is concluded it is left to individual parents to make sure they provide for the children and ensure they get what they want them to have following the divorce. Complications in particular arise when parents form new relationships and have children from that new relationship or marriage.

The starting point is making a Will to have provision for your children.

Also if investing money in property with another person (e.g. a new partner or new spouse) it is important to look at things like Declarations of Trust dealing with joint ownership as new relationships do not always work and that could mean that a new partner might be entitled to a share in property that you would want your children to have had. If you live with a new partner having a Cohabitation Agreement would be advisable but most importantly if you intend to remarry a Pre-Nuptial Agreement

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could be essential. This could set out that you wish to "ring fence" any assets that you receive from your divorce that you wish to ensure your children benefit from and not your new spouse or his/her children or family.

Q. Will I have to go to court to finalise my divorce?

A. The procedure for an actual divorce is straightforward so long as the husband and wife agree and co-operate. It is now usually unnecessary to attend Court at all. However if there is a disagreement over finances or your children a Hearing might be necessary to deal with those aspects.

Q. If I'm talking about my provisions in a divorce in a court, can it be publicly reported in a newspaper?

A. It is very unusual for this to happen. Proceedings "in chambers" are private unless the Court allows reporting.

Q. Why should I use a solicitor instead of an online divorce service?

A. Most Solicitors will be able to give you a tailored service that is personalised to you and you have the reassurance of being able to ask questions. Many Solicitors will offer a fixed fee for an actual divorce which may be higher than the cost of an online divorce service but you need to decide what type of service you want and what is included (or not included) in the online divorce service.

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New Student Executive Team elected at Paston Sixth Form College

The Executive team play a vital role in organising tutor reps meetings, which feed back to the Senior Leadership Team student views on the The new Student Executive team had their first meeting at Paston Sixth operational running of the College.

Form College in June.

The team also carry out fund raising The team elected for the academic year 2016-17 are Lewis Millard for a range of charities and help with (President), Kitty Hawkins (Vice President) supported by elected Reps all key events such as open events and James Maisner, Ezra Holmes Gentle, Josh Towler, Owen Fuller and Taster Day. The group’s first big events were the Futures Event on Cameron Bray.

Thursday 7 July and the Open Evening on Wednesday 13 July.

The President and Vice President become full members of the Corporation and attend all Corporation meetings and the Curriculum Quality and Lewis Millard, President, said “It is a great privilege to lead the Student Executive for 2016/17. We are a large group with many plans for the Standards Committee of the Corporation. They play a crucial role in updating Corporation members on all matters relating to student activity. new year. We are looking forward to working for our new and existing students.”

The previous Saturday saw a Sheringham with a cheque for £500 following Exciting splendid Royal Gala concert their Charity Choices Campaign.

Month for in the Auden Theatre in Sheringham and Cromer Choral Society honour of the 90th birthday received the most public votes and we wish to Choral Society year of HM the Queen. The say a huge thank you to everyone who took the An exciting year for foyer was decorated with trouble to visit N&P Sheringham and vote for Sheringham and Cromer union flags for the occasion us. The donation will enable us to stage Choral Society concluded and there was much flag another of our free Come last month with a farewell & Sing events open to the Bob Cumber and Harry Castle waving in the audience when party for Musical the concert came to a whole community. This Director, Harry Castle. conclusion with a resoundyear we will meet at the The choir gathered in St ing rendition of Benjamin Lighthouse Sheringham on Peter’s Sheringham Britten’s National Anthem.

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After a record year in 2015, the North Norfolk Railway continues to power ahead in 2016. With a busy schedule of regular service trains and special events on the ever popular “Poppy Line”, the current year is shaping up to be another success.

Behind these achievements lies a dedicated and hard working team of volunteers who support a small number of permanent staff. Many of the Railways visitors are surprised when they learn that the vast majority of roles on the NNR are undertaken by volunteers. Like most heritage railways, the NNR relies heavily on its volunteers and with the continuing expansion of the railway, the need for volunteers to support it continues to grow.

There are a huge variety of roles available for volunteers from the more traditional ones such as engine driver, guard, signaller and station staff to less obvious but equally important ones such as stewarding the increasingly popular Railway Cottage at Holt - a cottage faithfully converted from an old railway carriage, dressed and furnished just as it would have been in the 1930s. The gardens at the stations are lovingly tendered by volunteers who manage to combine two interests in one.

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Theatre panning for gold in search for Lost Boys actors

He has also gone on to win coveted summer school places with the National Youth Music Theatre and the National Youth Choir.

Joe's ambition is to be a commercial airline pilot - with the stage as a hobby in the wings.

The search is on for some Lost Boys to join a Norfolk And he urged any boys thinking about taking part in drama pantomime cast. sessions to have a go. If they thought acting was not a suitable Sheringham Little Theatre is staging Peter Pan later in thing for boys to do, they should look at "cool" male actors like the year, but has launched a summer appeal to find his Johnny Depp and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. pals.

Young actor Joe Mum Sheila said there was a lot of commitment needed - from At least a dozen Lost Boys are needed, as well as four Oxtoby who has risen youngsters and parents - when boys and girls got involved in youngsters to take the speaking parts of John and from a ‘village person’ drama productions, but the Little Theatre gave a lot of support Michael, Wendy's brothers who join the magical to tackle lead roles including providing chaperones and help finding lift shares. journey. (photo by Richard "The children get so much out of it that it's worth it," she added.

Theatre director Debbie Thompson said the panto Batson) Youngsters keen to be among Pan's panto Lost Boys should be provided opportunities for youngsters to join the aged eight to 16 and should enjoy acting and singing, though no professional cast and gain experience.

"We normally get lots to auditions but can only take a few. However, this experience is necessary.

The part of John is aged about 12 and Michael six to eight. year there are many more opportunities, which we are thrilled about Girls have not been left out. There is also a need to find a Tiger Lily, because we like to get the community involved," she added. aged about 16, who is a strong singer as well as a good actress.

One youngster who has reaped the benefits of getting involved in youth Peter Pan runs from 7 December to 1 January and sees the ‘boy who drama productions is 12-year-old Joe Oxtoby from Bacton. never grows up’ helping Wendy and her brothers fly to London, via He made his debut as a ‘village person’ in the Jack and the Beanstalk Norfolk - encountering pirate Captain Hook and two troublesome crocs panto in2012, aged just eight, after his mum - district council chief Tick and Tock along the way. executive Sheila - persuaded him to have a go rather be bored in the holidays.

Cast members need to be available from October.

Joe admitted "I didn't really want to go - but it was Auditions are on September 18 at 10am at the Theatre. great, I learned so much and I loved it."

Hopefuls need to come dressed to move and with a song He has since played a range of roles from other chorus prepared. They will be taught a short dance routine and parts and a panto dwarf, to the lead in Oliver at given a piece to read. There is no need to register in Cromer pier with the Cromer and Sheringham advance.

Operatic and Dramatic Society and the title role in For more information see updates on the theatre website Joseph and his Technicolor Dreamcoat at his school, www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com Gresham's prep in Holt.

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North Walsham Air Cadet Gives First Aid

2110 (North Walsham) Squadron’s newest recruit rendered first aid recently.

Sixteen year old Orson Ayers recently moved into the area and joined the Air Training Corps in April. He was formally enrolled on 23 June by the Squadron Padre, Rev Paul Cubitt. But one of the first things that new cadets do is to get a first aid qualification. Orson passed his Heartstart first aid course at the end of April.

All staff and cadets do Heartstart as a minimum first aid qualification, many go on to take more advanced qualifications.

Shortly after completing his Heartstart course Orson witnessed an elderly lady fall over in the Market Place, North Walsham. His recent first

aid training gave him the knowledge and confidence to go to her assistance. She had suffered a cut head, but otherwise did not seem badly injured. Orson helped to stem the bleeding and stayed with the lady Cadet Orson Ayers until an ambulance arrived.

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Abstract London - A Major One-Man Exhibition by Trevor Woods at Gallery Plus, Wells-next-the-Sea Saturday 20 August – Sunday 4 September

This exhibition, featuring over 50 brand new paintings, has been inspired by the shapes and colours of London’s architecture and natural surroundings.

Following Trevor’s ‘Colours of Venice’ exhibition earlier this year, he has made the next logical step in this latest collection of paintings and has taken a far more abstract approach with his use of colour and technique, whilst retaining his own instantly-recognisable style.

Strictly speaking, the word ‘abstract’ means to separate or withdraw something from something else. It can be applied to art that is based on an object, figure, or landscape, where forms have been simplified or schematised to create an abstracted version of it. Trevor has always broken down his images into raw elements of shape and colour, but this collection goes one step further and thus the image becomes purely abstract.

In addition to these abstract paintings, a chance visit to Kew Gardens resulted in a rather unexpected source of inspiration and has prompted a series of botanical paintings, with the natural world offering its own

Another successful year for Holt Festival

This year’s Holt Festival continued to build on past successes with many of its events selling out.

The week-long festival began with the announcement of the winner of the annual Holt Festival Art Prize.

This year’s winner was Lara Cobden from Gressenhall. Her painting In The Enchanted Garden was chosen from 190 entries that had been whittled down to a shortlist of 30.

Organiser James Glennie said ‘Lara’s winning work was amongst many strong entries but there can only be one winner. It is technically amazing and the reflections of the moonlit sky give a mysterious edge to an otherwise calm warmth’.

As well as a cheque for £1500 Lara has the chance to have her work displayed at the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts.

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North Walsham Air Cadets parade every Monday and Thursday, at North Walsham Primary School, Manor Road, North Walsham, NR28 9HG from 7pm till 9.30pm and welcomes all young people aged between 12 and 18 years.

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form of abstracted colour and shape. These Kew paintings will hang alongside the pure abstracts in a way to tantalise the mind in a gallery full to bursting with colour!

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Trevor Woods is a popular artist based in Wells-next-the-Sea, North Norfolk. He has been painting professionally since 2004 and, with his wife Jo, owns Gallery Plus where his working studio is always open to visitors. His distinctive, graphic style has allowed him to develop the skill of breaking down views into their raw elements: clean lines, flat colours, and dark shadows. Each painting is just as much about what he leaves out as what he includes.

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Elsewhere in the festival there were sell out appearances from Gyles Brandreth, Jacqui Dankworth, leading journalist Kate Adie, amazing Polish pianist Mariola Cieniawa making her very first UK concert appearance outside London and many others. Forensic mind reader Colin Cloud amazed a packed Auden Theatre and caused every jaw in the house to drop in amazement and disbelief that a man can deduce such things. Another big hit was the return of international film star Julie Christie, reading poetry with Anthony and Ben Holden.

Other big names at the festival, now in its 9th year, include novelist Joanna Trollope, comedians Jenny Éclair and Mark Watson and Dire Straits founder John Illsey.

Around 35% of the festival programme is free and there was a much expanded selection of events for children this year, ranging from story telling to dance workshops to the

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swashbuckling all action family play Captain Morgan and the Sands of Time and Norwich Puppet Theatre’s Oddly.

The week came to a sweet conclusion when pop legends The Searchers wowed the audience in the open air Theatre In The Woods with a set packed with sixties hits. from The Searchers. Lead singer Frank Allen said the band were thrilled and honoured to play such a unique

Holt Festival, Artistic Director Charles Pugh said ‘This has been such a successful festival, so many people enthused about the events. I would like to say a big thank you to the festival team, especially our marvelous volunteers. It feels like a Holt Festival to be proud of. Now of course we must look forward to 2017!’

Planning for the 2017 Festival which runs from Saturday 22 to Sunday 30 July has already begun!

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Kites, Cars, and much more on offer at the 20th Hunstanton Kite Festival Yes, it is that time of year again, Hunstanton Kite Festival and Classic Car Rally is just around the corner.

This year’s festival is on Sunday 21 August and is going to be bigger and better than ever. For the second time The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House will also benefit from the fundraising on the day.

Local, prize-winning radio station KLFM will also be participating in the event with Simon Rowe.

As usual, the event will be staged on the playing fields of Smithdon School, which is on Downs Road in Hunstanton between 11am - 6pm. This fun event attracts thousands of locals and holidaymakers every

Peter’s daredevil wing walk brings over £1000 to About With Friends

year, raising thousands of pounds, which is used in the following year to support the local community.

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the ‘Kite Fair’ as its sometimes known, already has recruited 20 top kite flyers to perform in the central arena, 250 Classic Cars and Motorcycles’ owners have booked their spaces to display their beloved vehicles, and the indoor Craft Fair is fully booked with 75 stalls that will fill the hall at Smithdon School to capacity.

The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House has been invited to participate in the event, organised by The Rotary Club of Hunstanton & District and share in the proceeds. Mark Shea, Commercial Director at The Norfolk Hospice said “It’s fantastic to be chosen as a beneficiary of one of the most popular events in Norfolk. It’s the perfect way to enjoy a summers day and we hope everyone will come along for a top day out”. Car parking is free of charge, and tickets are £5

Peter White is a member of the Cromer-based charity About with Friends, who support adults with learning disabilities.

Peter works in their Community Shop in Garden Street twice a week and attends social activities with the group. When he heard that they needed to replace their ageing minibus with a new one, Peter decided he wanted to do something for the organisation that supports him. He had already parachuted out of a plane to raise money for another charity but this time Peter chose to be strapped to the top wing of a biplane and fly over the Gloucestershire countryside.

Peter admits he was very nervous about making the wing walk and almost dropped out especially when the first date was cancelled due to a poor weather forecast.

However, when the day came, Peter rose to the challenge and rose to the skies.

Afterwards Peter joked that if he ever suggested wing-walking again he wanted someone to shoot him in the leg! His incredible effort has so far earned £1100 for About with Friends and sponsorship money is still coming in.

Fitness League EAAA Fundraiser

Classic Car Rally Supports About with Friends

Cromer based charity, About with Friends, have benefitted to the tune of £1250 by being the chosen charity for this year’s Charles Clarke Classic Car Rally.

The event, which took place on Sunday 10 July, involved some 80 classic cars driving from the Goat Inn at Skeyton to the Cathedral in Norwich, where they were viewed by hundreds of visitors.

The Rally is in its 22nd year and was named for a car enthusiast who died in a boating accident in 1998. For the past eight years, it has been organised by Brian Monks with the help of his family and friends.

Brian is pictured presenting the cheque to About with Friends’ member Tony Edwards who acted as a marshal at the event. Other members and Brian’s family are also pictured.

The rally was also a social activity for a group from the charity who enjoyed looking at such classic vehicles as a Stanley Steam carriage and an Austin Healey.

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James Brooks, pictured centre with Club Officials Alan Hepburn and Dave Horne, has been appointed as North Walsham's Head of Rugby.

The 36 year old was selected from a high calibre field and comes to Norfolk with an outstanding reputation. As a player he was a fly half, playing in the Premiership for seven years with Northampton, Wasps and Leeds, and achieving international honours with England ‘A’ and England Sevens. Backs coach at Richmond when they won promotion to National League One, he has spent the last three years as Head Coach of Kowloon and the Hong Kong national team.

Departing Coach Nick Greenhall's responsibility was for the adult sides, but Brooks' remit covers the development of all the club's teams - Senior, Youth and Minis. Two days a week he will also be coaching for the Wensum Trust, a cluster of Schools that includes Hellesdon and Acle High Schools.

As Norfolk's leading side North Walsham are keen to return to National League rugby, and these changes are part of a strategy to achieve that. "We are looking to begin a new era at Scottow, not only in senior rugby but also in the development of links with schools," said Club President Dave Horne.

About with Friends is a fun, active and energetic charity based in Cromer. We offer children, young people and adults with learning disabilities the chance to lead the lives they choose. When they become part of our family they have opportunities to develop lasting friendships, engage in fun and active social activities, get involved in the community, have the chance to try new experiences, learn new skills both for life and work but above all feel a valued part of society while enjoying life to the full.

The classes are low impact to wonderful music, making sure everyone mobilises and strengthens all their muscles and joints to enable them to be the best they can be, as well as focusing on correct posture.

Over 70 of Annamarie’s ladies, aged from 40 to 92years, came together to On Saturday 23 July over 70 take part in a fun fitness class led by ladies came together to Annamarie, sharing with spectators the celebrate their fitness wonderful work they have achieved this achievements, as well as term. raising money for East Anglian Air Ambulance.

During a beautiful vintage afternoon cream tea, emTwo years ago local mum of four Annamarie Sterne, braced by all the ladies in their decorative hats, this started teaching 'Fitness League' classes in Norfolk. was followed by a very informative talk by the East In just two years, over 150 ladies have found the Anglian Air Ambulance and then the raffle. benefits from these classes.

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per adult, £2 per child or £12 for a family ticket.

These can be brought on the gate or, to avoid queues, you can buy your ticket now at www.hunstanton-rotary.org.uk.

The afternoon was a complete success with lots of laughter and fun and raised the amazing amount for EAAA of £744.50.

Afterwards Annamarie said ' I am so very proud of all my fitness ladies - not only do they enjoy the physical side that the classes offer, but also the social aspect. Fitness League has a history of over 85 years and I like to think that we have many more years of being a success in Norfolk’.

Annamarie is now having a break during the summer months and classes start back in September. If you would like to know more about Fitness League In Norfolk please or contact Annamarie on 07989 285599 or through her website www.daytimefitnessclasses.co.uk

Fittingly, the donation will be used towards funding a new minibus for the organisation. Karen Funnell, who represented About with Friends at the Rally, said that the old minibus was quickly heading towards Classic status and any contributions towards a new one would be eagerly received.

About With Friends is a fun, active and energetic charity based in Cromer. We offer children, young people and adults with learning disabilities the chance to lead the lives they choose. When they become part of our family they have opportunities to develop lasting friendships; engage in fun and active social activities; get involved in the community; have the chance to try new experiences; learn new skills both for life and work; but above all feel a valued part of society while enjoying life to the full.

North Walsham & District Archive Group

The North Walsham & District Community Archive Group will, once again, be displaying a selection of old photographs from the history of our town at The Atrium over three days between 18 and 20 August.

depicts many aspects of life in and around North Walsham between the 1930s and 1980s.

These negatives have been tirelessly scanned over many months by Brian Hedge and Wayne Beauchamp from the group and are currently being shared The exhibition will be with our Facebook open between 10am and group members. High4pm in The Atrium lights of this collection Gallery and is free to are in the process of visit and browse. The being printed for this new exhibition will exhibition and we are feature a host of hoping to have aprecently discovered proaching 200 on disphotographs collected play, none of which as a result of the photo from Les Edwards of the Red Cross, Girl have ever been seen at archive groups highly Guides and ARP in North Walsham Market Place our previous exhibisuccessful Facebook from sometime during the Second World War tions. group which now boasts over 4,000 We are delighted that, once again, Barry members. The success of the group has Holden will be presenting his very popular allowed us access to the extensive collections collection of “Then and Now” photographs. of local photographer Fred Mace, the archives Barry has taken images from our archive group of North Walsham Historical Society, and, using his lifetime of local knowledge, collections from renowned historians and revisited the spots where the photos were members of the archive group Mike Ling, taken to re-photograph them today and display Brian Hedge and David Ling, as well as many them side-by-side to give those of us not lucky private collections shared by the generous and enough to see the original view, a clear enthusiastic members of the public. understanding of past layouts of the town.

Barry’s collection now stands at over 100 Central to this year's exhibition will be the photographs and has been a fascinating recently acquired collection of Les Edwards addition to our Facebook group now available photographs kindly donated to us by Richard to see all together in one place.

'Dick' Waters during last year's exhibition.

Another section of the exhibition will feature The collection of several thousand negatives photographs and ephemera related to local

About With Friends Allotment Opening

East Runton Parish Councillors, a District Councillor and church officials were amongst those who joined members, staff and volunteers from About with Friends when they opened their new allotment on Monday 1 August.

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The organisation, who have gardening teams on their Workskills programme for adults with learning disabilities, took over a rundown allotment plot in East Runton earlier this year. Squeezing in visits between their regular, commercial customers, the teams have transformed the wasteland into a beautiful space brimming with vegetables and fruits.

The product, which will be used by the group’s Catering team and Community Cafe was ceremonially pulled by

bands, musicans, events and venues which Archive group member David Emerson is compiling. We would be interested in any extras that could be included in this section and if you can help please email us at info@northwalshamarchive.co.uk or drop material off to Anne Sadler at North Walsham Library.

To compliment the photographic exhibition, on the Friday evening at 7pm in The Atrium Theatre, the renowned local historian and member of the archive group, Brian Hedge, will lead an audio/visual presentation of archive photographs and narrative on “North Walsham - The town our Parents Knew”.

Tickets for this are £5 (available from Showcase Gallery in the Market Place) and the Cafe bar will be open from 6pm for you to share your own memories.

The archive group is a non-profit organisation run by volunteers with the aim of collecting the town’s history and making it available for everybody. We do this via our lively Facebook group at www.facebook. com/groups/NorthWalshamArchive/ and via our dedicated website: www.northwalshamarchive.co.uk and you can contact us via either websites.

We are always interested in adding to the collection and do not keep originals, we just borrow them to scan so we can share them with the community and keep them safe for future generations. Please get in touch if you think you may have something of interest.

Wayne Beauchamp, Chairman of the North Walsham & District Community Archive

some of the community dignitaries present at the opening with the gardeners moving in to harvest the rest once they left.

CEO Helen Dalton-Hare and Development Manager Steve Smith spoke at the opening and emphasised the need for more volunteers and gardening equipment to help the group develop. Helen also noted that they were looking for local ‘Weekend Quail-Sitters’ to check for some quails they would like to keep on the plot.

About With Friends is a fun, active and energetic charity based in Cromer. We offer children, young people and adults with learning disabilities the chance to lead the lives they choose. When they become part of our family they have opportunities to develop lasting friendships; engage in fun and active social activities; get involved in the community; have the chance to try new experiences; learn new skills both for life and work; but above all feel a valued part of society while enjoying life to the full.

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