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Boxing Day Walk
By kind permission of the landowners, St Margaret’s Church Thorpe Market will be organising a guided Boxing Day walk through Gunton Park, one of the most beautiful parks in Norfolk - an opportunity to work off some of those Christmas calories and enjoy this Humphrey Repton inspired corner of North Norfolk.
The route will include a visit to the Robert Adam church, views of the restored hall, lakes and deer park and hopefully entry to the restored sawmill. The walk will start from Thorpe Market Church car park at 10am. It will follow a planned route around the park, finally reaching the Gunton Arms and walking back to the top of Church Road through the woodland belt parallel to the A149. It will last approximately 90 minutes on level ground,
Bladder Scanner to Help Hospice Patients
The Norfolk Hospice Tapping House has been fortunate to receive a donation from the Heacham Group Practice Amenity Fund, to support patient care at the hospice.
The Heacham Group has funded the purchase of a bladder scanner for the Hospice, which will primarily be used on the Dr Hugh Ford
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some areas may be soft and unsuitable for wheels. There will be hot drinks at the church on return.
Dogs are allowed but must be on leads at all times. There will be a £3 per adult or dog charge, children free. The proceeds will go to Crisis at Christmas charity with a donation to the Sawmill if they are able to open it for us.
As we are entering private property we have to keep a list of all participants, you must please pre-register if you are intending to join us. You can do this by calling John on01263 834992 or emailing info@thorpemarket.org.uk before 23 December.
The scanner is portable so can also be used by the Hospice at Home Team if required. The scanner will enable the nursing team to make much better decisions about urinary catheterisation and ongoing patient care.
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Lions and Tigers aboard RNLI Sheringham Lifeboat
British Lions, England and Leicester Tigers brothers Tom and Ben Youngs have been made Honorary Members of RNLI Sheringham’s Lifeboat Crew. Branch Chairman Phil Hawes explains “Tom and Ben grew up in North Norfolk and spent their summers on the beach at Sheringham. They’ve grown into exceptional men who, through their sport, display brilliantly all the qualities we look for in our lifeboat crew:dedicated, hard-working team players who daily strive to be the very best in a physically and mentally tough environment. However, it is not only their skills and achievements that impress, it is their humility, honesty and integrity; the way they carry themselves, deal with life’s challenges and treat others. Tom and Ben are tremendous role models and we want to recognise that.”
Reepham Life 2018 Calendar now on sale
The Reepham Life 2018 Calendar is now on sale at retail outlets in Reepham or by mail order. Produced in association with the Reepham Archive, and featuring 13 nostalgic photographs capturing the town’s history over the past century, the calendar also includes modern-day images of each scene. Published by Reepham Community Press, the calendar costs £8 and can be purchased from Johnson’s Newsagents, Bircham Centre Charity Shop, Reepham Archive, Reepham Library, Robertson’s Family Butchers, Kerri’s Farmhouse Pine and St Mary’s Reepham. To order by post, send a cheque for £9.50 (UK only includes postage and packaging) made out to Reepham Community Press, Homerton House, 74 Cawston Road, Reepham, Norfolk NR10 4LT. Airmailed copies to Europe cost £12 (incl. p&p); rest of the world £13 (incl. p&p). This project from the publishers of the Reepham Life community website has involved sifting through hundreds of old photographs and postcards
“2017 marks the 150th anniversary of Sheringham RNLI. We are an incredibly proud community and have been celebrating our heritage, and those who have gone before us. Never before has anyone been offered Honorary Membership of the Sheringham Lifeboat Crew; we are delighted both Tom and Ben have accepted.” The RNLI exists to save lives from drowning. Not only are the Sheringham crew, and station on alert 24/7/365 to launch the lifeboat but in the last year through visits we have educated over one thousand young people on how to stay safe by the sea and in the water.
The Autumn is a busy time for the Youngs boys. Tom is Captain of Leicester Tigers leading them in the RFU Premiership and European competitions and Ben, in addition to these, is in the England squad for the Autumn internationals. We wish them well.
supplied to the Reepham Archive by past and present residents or those with a connection to the town. A total of 12 pictures, as well as a cover image, were chosen for this 5th annual calendar, most from the first half of the 20th century. Local photographer John Tym then went out to capture many of these scenes as they are today. Copies of the 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 calendars are also available. For further information, contact Reepham Community Press 01603 308158 info@reephamlife.co.uk www.reephamlife.co.uk
Age Concern North Norfolk hosted a DEMENTIA AWARE BREAKFAST EVENT and were pleased to host Ministers
from several local churches to a hearty and healthy breakfast at their Day Centre, 35b Cremer Street, Sheringham. An informative talk about Dementia Friendly Communities was given by Jennie Cummings-Knight, Chair of Age Concern. The breakfast was also attended by trustees and staff from the Day Centre Hub at Age Concern, along with regular customers who dropped in throughout the event. The talk, which gave tips on supporting those with dementia and their families, as well as information about diet and healthy lifestyles, was followed by much lively discussion. The ministers were able to gain useful knowledge about their local charity, Age Concern North Norfolk, which is staffed by a small team of paid staff with a larger group of volunteers and offers a range of services including a Lunch Club. Day Centre, Befriending and Home Visits and also includes Meals on Heels for those unable to get to the centre. Pop in for a visit Tuesday to Saturday 9am – 3pm and speak to the Manager, Angela Reith, or telephone Susan 01263 821188 about what is on offer. They will be pleased to see you!
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Rotary Club of Holt and District
The fundraising project to support an Admiral Nurse has now progressed further with the presentation of a another cheque to Dementia UK.
This new resource which will support those living at home with dementia is now in place based at the Holt Medical Practice.
Rotarian Greg Cooper, who chairs the Holt
Dementia Friendly Community Steering Group, commented that "the challenges posed by dementia in an area with a high proportion of elderly people, must not be underestimated. The Steering Group wishes to thank all the fundraising organisations involved and looks forward to working with the new Admiral Nurse as its members seek to further increase the support services already available�.
If you would like to know more about Rotary locally and worldwide, please contact the Secretary Mike Elsom mjelsom@btopenworld.com 01263 710118.
Norfolk Deaf Association – Free Support for NHS Hearing Aid Users
Norfolk Deaf Association’s (NDA) Hearing Support Service looks after 10,500 Norfolk residents with NHS supplied hearing aids and is encouraging more people to get in touch and use this free service. More than 124,000 people in Norfolk have some degree of hearing loss. This equates to 1 in 7 people. The NDA Hearing Support Service’s staff and volunteers offer home visits, as well as a mobile clinic, which visits 28 towns and villages throughout Norfolk. There are also nearly 130 community clinics, most of which are for residents at nursing homes and sheltered schemes, but some are open to the general public. The volunteers look after hearing aids, clean and replace tubes, fit ear moulds correctly, replace filters, supply new batteries and provide advice on how to get the most out of hearing aids.
Aliona Derrett, Chief Executive, NDA explained “We are now able to look after all NHS hearing aids issued by Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Cromer Hospital, James Paget Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Hospital and West Suffolk Hospital, along with Specsavers, Scrivens and the Outside Clinic. “Hearing aid users who have a NHS supplied hearing aid, and have moved into the county, can also benefit from our free service. We are very grateful to North Norfolk Clinical Commissioning Group for their financial support, which has enabled us to help ‘out of area’ patients. I would also like to say a big thank you to all the audiology providers for working closely with us and supplying us with hearing aid
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“We are very fortunate to have such good provision in Norfolk and we, as a charity, are working very hard to secure the funds that we need to keep this vital service going and free of charge for our service users. We would not be able to do this without the ongoing generous support from many individual donors, Friends of NDA, community groups, grant making bodies and of course our local NHS commissioners�. Caroline Cunningham-Brown, Commissioning Manager for the Integrated Commissioning Team at NHS North Norfolk CCG, on behalf of the CCG’s in North Norfolk, South Norfolk and Norwich said “Our primary aim is to provide local services which meet the needs of the population of North Norfolk, South Norfolk, Norwich and rural Broadland. Hearing loss affects more than 10 million people in the UK - one in six of the population and has significant personal and social costs which can lead to high levels of social isolation making it an important service to invest in.�
Ian Wickham from Sprowston visits the Hearing Support Service clinic at NDA’s head office on Thorpe Road, Norwich. “I have been coming to NDA clinics for 10 years. The Norfolk & Norwich Hospital recommended NDA and I’ve always had excellent advice and have received new batteries and tubes when they are needed.�NDA has been working very closely with the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) since the inception of the Hearing Support Service, almost 25 years ago. These close links have enabled the NDA and NNUH to set up hearing test clinics from NDA’s premises.
Now a GP who refers patients to NNUH Audiology Department can choose NDA as a venue for their appointment. NDA Thorpe Road is very accessible and has ample parking.
Dr John Fitzgerald, Head of Audiology at NNUH commented “The NNUH continues to provide NHS hearing aids to both new and existing hearing aid users. We have very short waiting times and are UKAS accredited – the sign of a quality service. Existing NHS hearing aid users, that have been seen by ENT in the past (even many years ago), are eligible for ongoing care at the hospital Audiology department, as are other patients with certain hearing losses – just ring the department on 01603 287284 to find out if you can continue to be seen by the hospital staff at any of our three sites." "Any hearing aid user who meets one or more of these criteria is eligible for a reassessment with Audiology: Asymmetric hearing loss, Conductive hearing loss, Severe/profound hearing loss, Fluctuating hearing loss, Very poor dexterity, Distressing/bothersome tinnitus, Hyperacusis, Mastoid, chronic perforations, Learning disability, Dementia or Multi-sensory impairment (e.g. a hearing loss and partially sighted)".
"For patients wanting a hearing aid for the first time living outside North Norfolk, Norwich and South Norfolk CCGs and over the age of 50, you can ask your GP for a direct referral to the hospital Audiology Service. We offer our services from the NNUH, Cromer and the NDA. The NDA enables us to offer a community based service, outside of the hospital setting, but to the same high standard.� NDA also runs Assistive Listening Technology (ALT) Clinics for individuals and provides a service to businesses with impartial advice on equipment available to help employees with hearing loss in the workplace.
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David Spicer ALT Adviser explains “The majority of people who visits our ALT Clinics seek help for hearing in domestic situations, such as the TV, front door bell and using the telephone. But, recent advances in hearing aid technology means that there is need for advice on equipment to help people hear in more challenging situations. The latest streaming devices, like the Phonak Roger Pen, transmit sound straight into hearing aids and are ideal for use in the workplace, lectures, talks and social situations. We can help individual hearing aid users and employers find the best solutions available.� ALT clinics for individuals currently take place at NDA Thorpe Road, ACT Centre Aylsham and Cromer Hospital. For more information about hearing aid and ALT clinics and to discuss an ALT business visit, contact Norfolk Deaf Association, 01603 404440, email nda@norfolkdeaf.org.uk, x
North Walsham and Dilham Canal Trust All aboard for canal boat trips
Weekend and Boxing Day boat trips are under way on Norfolk's only sailing canal with locks.
From Sunday 26 November at 2pm, passengers will be able to take an hour's gentle cruise along a restored stretch of the North Walsham and Dilham Canal, enjoying a glass of alcohol-free mulled wine en route.
The trips, on Saturdays and/or Sundays, plus Boxing Day (subject to wind, rain or ice), will run between the millpond at Ebridge and Bacton Wood lock, about a mile each way.
Passengers will travel on a pontoon equipped with an electric outboard motor so that it glides almost silently through the water. It has been fitted with picnic benches and a table and there will be a giant umbrella on board, in case of showers.
Graham Pressman, boating officer with organisers, the North Walsham and Dilham Canal Trust, said there was room on board for 10 passengers. The crew of two will talk about the canal's past, present and hoped-for future, and about wildlife on the canal which includes otters, kingfishers, little egrets, grey wagtails, water voles, marsh harriers, dragonflies, deer, and many varieties of fish.
"Passengers will be able to enjoy the short talk, have the pleasure of a boat trip and a glass of mulled wine during a really pleasant hour on the water," said Graham, who hopes the canal's many visitors will combine their walks with a cruise.
A timetable for the pontoon boat trips will be on display on the noticeboard at Ebridge in good time for the first passenger trip. Anyone wishing to climb aboard Photo: Alex Hurrell can turn up at the advertised times, or book by phoning Graham on 07585 160772. Bookings first, then walk-ups, as space is available. More trips might be organised according to demand.
Christmas Quiz at Cley Marshes Nature Reserve
Coast Road, Cley next the Sea, NR25 7SA on Friday 15 December 6.30pm doors, 7.30pm quiz - come and join us for one of our last events of 2017! Everybody is welcome to come along and take part in what will be a fun and light-hearted evening aiming to get us all in the Christmas spirit, and to put your wildlife knowledge to the test. Entry is ÂŁ2 per person, with prizes available for the winning teams. To book please call our visitor centre on 01263 740008.
A round-trip will cost ÂŁ5 per person and passengers will be able to buy a warming cup of alcohol-free mulled wine and souvenirs. Proceeds will go towards the cost of restoring the second-hand trip boat (Elsa), which the trust was given earlier this year, and for further restoration work on the canal. Elsa needs repairs to her woodwork and a hole in her hull, grit blasting and painting. Graham said the bill might run to several thousand pounds but, if the money could be raised in time from the pontoon trips and any other sources, he hoped she would be ready by next summer.
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Early success for Community Fridge
Project well received by community North Norfolk’s first community fridge has had a successful start. The Fakenham fridge, based at First Focus on Oak Street, saw more than 45kg of food come in and more than 35kg of food taken away to be used by members of the public. The fridge is open four half days a week to enable residents and businesses to share surplus food for free. Anyone can help themselves to free quality food that would otherwise have been wasted. If the fridge is used at the same rates as the first week, it will mean nearly two tonnes of food will be reused per year. But that figure is likely to be even greater as people learn where the fridge is, its opening hours and how to use it. North Norfolk District Council’s Cabinet Member for the Environment Cllr Annie Claussen-Reynolds said “The first week of activity of the Fakenham community fridge has been very welcome indeed. “It would be very pleasing to see the weekly weights increase as businesses and the public come to learn about the fridge’s existence and how straight forward it is to use it. “The first week saw a range of goods being brought in and taken away, including bread, fruit, soup, cheese, milk and vegetables.
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“The project highlights a range of issues around food waste, supports a strong sense of community spirit and feeds people without wastage.” First Focus is open Monday to Wednesday 9am to 1pm and Thursday 9am to 3pm.
Fireworks Light the Sky at The Lighthouse Inn The annual fireworks display at The Lighthouse Inn in Walcott took place on 3 November.
Year celebrations among many others. The first show was a children's display, taking them from the magical undersea world of The Little Mermaid through
Thousands of people attended Children’s entertainers Razz two displays during and Auntie Pearl the evening and there was entertainment for children by two local entertainers. The fireworks were put on by a team from 'Titanium', a British company renowned for their impressive fireworks displays that include Cromer, London, Edinburgh and Hull City New
Help a horse in need this Christmas with Redwings’ new look adoption scheme
Sponsoring a Redwings rescued horse or donkey not only makes a special and unique Christmas present, but now comes with extra fun features to help your loved one get closer to their four-legged friend. The 100% publicly funded horse rescue charity has relaunched its new look Adoption Scheme, which supports hundreds of horses and donkeys in need every year.
The scheme, which has been running for over 30 years, allows supporters to sponsor one or more of Redwings’ ‘Adoption Star’ horses, ponies, donkeys and mules with all the money going towards the care of their rescued friend and other residents across the Sanctuary – of which there are over 1,500!
While previously sponsors have chosen between receiving letters from their Adoption Star in the post or accessing updates from their friend through an online blog, these options have now been combined into one new package for a cost of just £15 per year.
Those looking to sponsor a Redwings Adoption Star for Christmas will receive: • An adoption pack including a certificate, beautiful photograph and the Adoption Star’s story
Medieval Christmas trails at Holt Country Park
Trail, quiz, decorations and presents Holt Country Park will be the venue for a series of Medieval Christmas trails for children on the last weekend of the school term.
The trails, organised by the countryside team at
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Steve Bullimore and The Titanium Fireworks Team
Moana's quest to save her kinfolk, to the magic of Aladdin and the Genie in the Lamp.
Fireworks
The adult show featured genuinely anthemic rock classics from The Who, The Beatles, Bowie, U2, Queen and Guns n Roses - songs that had all ages singing loudly as the big skies of Norfolk were painted with light. Photos: Paul Damen
• Postal updates on their adventures and antics • An invitation to the Adoption Star’s birthday party • An online diary featuring photo galleries, videos and blogs about their life at Redwings • The chance to visit the Adoption Star for free at their home • A Friendship Card to treasure as a reminder of their adoption.
Lynn Cutress, Redwings’ Chief Executive, said: “AdoptAdoption Star ing a Redwings horse or donkey makes a beautiful gift for Elvis - the rock yourself or a loved one. It’s the next best thing to owning 'n' roll pony your own, and you can enjoy all the fun of getting to know your new four-legged friend without the hard work and expense of looking after them every day. “Christmas is a time of happiness and love, but sadly many of our Adoption Stars were deprived of these simple things in their early lives. Giving just £15 per year in sponsorship will ensure your friend and all our rescued residents continue to enjoy a safe and happy home at Redwings.” To sponsor a Redwings Adoption Star, visit www.redwings.org.uk/adoption or call 01508 481000.
North Norfolk District Council, will feature a trail through the woods, a wildlife quiz, entry into Father Christmas’ medieval dwelling, Christmas decoration making and a traditional present.
The event costs £5 per child. Trails will be held at 10am and 12.45pm on both 16 and 17 December. Anyone wishing to bring a car will also need to
pay £1 for a car parking ticket – numbers of cars at the country park are limited and the car parking tickets will be sold in advance on a first come, first served basis. For more information and to book, go to www.north-norfolk.go.uk/book.
North East Norfolk Bird Club
'An Introduction to Birdsong' talk with Moss Taylor & Andy Clarke on 30 November 7.30pm – 9.30pm - The sound of the dawn chorus in spring is surely one of the wonders of the natural world, but birds do not only sing in spring. So, how and why do birds sing, when do they sing, and how do you learn all those different vocalisations? In a repeat of their popular double-act on seabirds, Andy Clarke will give us a brief introduction to how and why birds sing, followed by a guide from Moss Taylor on how to recognise 14 of the commonest bird songs, illustrated with recordings and photographs. As a contribution to phenology (the study of seasonal changes in animals and plants, which is becoming increasingly important due to the current period of climate change), the recording of song periods is one of two new NENBC projects starting this winter, and this project will start in December. Venue - Aylmerton Village Hall, NR11 8PX. Please park along Church Road or in the overflow car park at the church. Please ensure that local residents can still access their driveways and there is sufficient clearance for agricultural vehicles to use the road. A torch might also be helpful, as the village has no street lighting. To keep the club's carbon footprint small, please consider car sharing.
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Scrap in Stamp Duty Land Tax for First Time Buyers The Government have announced in the Autumn Budget, plans to cut Stamp Duty Land Tax for first-time buyers in the hope of easing the current housing crisis. Chancellor Philip Hammond declared the plans in an effort to help first-time buyers struggling to get on the property ladder.
The change has been introduced as new data shows that Stamp Duty Land Tax alone blocks 45,000 house purchases each year. It has been welcomed by many as there are concerns that the property market is at risk Rosemary Farman of coming to a standstill, and with the increase to interest rates, this is seen as a beneficial change to the home buying process.
meaning monthly repayments are likely to be higher, and this is just another thing for potential home owners to consider when deciding whether to buy their first home. Alongside the current changes impacting the country it remains to be seen if this will have the desired effect on the market, however any help for first-time buyers in this economy is certainly welcomed!
Whether you're buying, selling, investing, or letting a property our Conveyancing experts are on hand to help guide you through the process. Contact our North Walsham office today on 01692 660230 or Sheringham office on 01263 823398. For more information visit: www.clapham-collinge.co.uk
What is Stamp Duty Land Tax?
Stamp Duty Land Tax is a tax paid on the purchase of both residential and commercial properties, if over a certain value, in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. You pay the tax when you:
• Buy a freehold property • Buy a leasehold property • Buy a property through a shared ownership scheme • Are transferred land or property in exchange for payment, e.g. you take on a mortgage or buy a share in a house What are the changes?
• Stamp duty to be abolished immediately for first-time buyers purchasing properties worth up to £300,000 • In London and other expensive areas, the first £300,000 of the cost of a £500,000 purchase by first-time buyers will be exempt from stamp duty
As per the HMRC's guidelines, in order to count as a first-time buyer, you must not, either alone or with others, have previously acquired a major interest in a residential dwelling or an equivalent interest in land situated anywhere in the world. This includes previous acquisitions by inheritance or gift, or by a financial institution.
If the property is purchased jointly, all the purchasers must meet these conditions. Will this measure help the housing crisis?
Whilst the temporary relief period that ran from March 2010- March 2012 shows the cut in Stamp Duty Land Tax can be successful in enticing first-time buyers, it is not the only factor affecting them today.
First-time buyers still face the struggle of saving for the deposit needed as part of the purchase, mainly due to the ratio of property prices to incomes doubling over the last 30 years. As such, many receive a gift from parents or grandparents to aid towards the deposit and therefore allowing them to purchase their first home. Many also now face the effect of the rise in interest rates, which are the highest they have been in five years. This will have a direct impact on mortgage rates,
NOTES FOR A NEW YEAR!
Following a very successful year in 2017 for the Briston Organ Shows, 2018 kicks off with our New Year Show on 5 January at the Copeman Centre, Briston.
This is a show with a difference - it is entirely home grown (or should that be … groan!) Instead of featuring a top UK organ or keyboard player, we do the whole thing ourselves - local organist entertainer will provide the lively music with some of his pupils, featuring the Hammond organ and Yamaha keyboard. There will be plenty of laughs too, as some of our wonderful band of helpers will throw caution to the wind and participate in a sketch or two to get your chuckle muscles going again after Christmas. There will also be a news bulletin highlighting what the Briston locals have been up to in the last year - it might just feature you, so don’t
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The reason we do this one off ‘do-it-ourselves’ extravaganza (we use the term loosely) is that we like to give something back after enjoying a wonderful year of the best live music. So the proceeds from this show (and there are no expenses taken out) are donated to our chosen charity, the ORBIS Flying Eye Hospital/ If you haven’t heard of this wonderful project, have a look at www.orbis.org - last year we made well over £1000 for them, and we want to do even more for them in 2018.
If you would like a really good night out, with some great live music, lots of laughs, good company and delicious refreshments available too, do come and join us. Tickets are just £6 each, and if the cash is flowing a bit thin after the seasonal festivities, you can even pay by credit or debit card; book now by telephoning
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To recap, the date is Friday 5 January, the time is 7.30pm (doors open at 7pm) and the venue is the Copeman Centre, Hall Street, Briston. NR24 2LG. The venue is warm, the seats are comfortable, the acoustics are excellent, and the ample free parking is right outside the door - and with wide level access, disabled and wheelchair visitors are very welcome too! Do come and join us - a great way to start 2018!
ATTENTION YOUNG MUSICIANS
The Rotary Club of Holt and District, in conjunction with Broadland Rotary Club, will again host the North Norfolk Heat of the ‘Rotary Young Musician Competition 2018’ at 2.30pm on Sunday 28 January 2018 and the District Final Sunday 25 February 2018 when supporters and the public are welcome. We are fortunate that the venue will again be at Gresham's School, Holt, by kind permission of the Headmaster, Douglas Robb and the Director of Music, John Bowley. Gresham’s Britten Building Š This year they have generously Photograph, Gresham’s School offered Rotary the opportunity to hold the competition in the new Britten Building (named after the Old Greshamian, Benjamin Britten). This building development was recently completed at a cost of ÂŁ6.5m and formally opened by HRH The Princess Royal. It provides six classrooms and 10 music teaching/rehearsal rooms, some with Steinway pianos and a commercial standard recording studio. The jewel in the crown is the 140 seat Fishmongers' Recital Hall with state of the art acoustics, complete with a Steinway Concert Grand Piano, which is available for competitors. Gresham's have generously made the whole of the Britten Building, which includes a cafe and social spaces, available to Rotary for the Young Musician Competition. It is an outstanding opportunity for young aspiring musicians to enjoy the experience of playing in the most modern of recital halls, with facilities far exceeding almost any other school in the country, an opportunity that should not be missed.
Entry is free and for details of how to enter and who is eligible, contact the Competition Organiser John Rampling of the Rotary Club of Holt and District 01263 712146 or rampling233@btinternet.co
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A Grove Miscellany
A few reminiscences of 75 years at The Grove, by John Graveling.
Part 22 1978 to 2005 Continued
We had an American couple check in who gave their name as Smith. Late in the evening I heard this American lady’s voice shouting “help me, help me” I was in bed, but raced out to see her to find out what the problem was. “My husband has got a nose bleed”. Now that did not seem too serious to me but I went up to see him and sure enough he did have a nose bleed but it was more serious than I thought because he had had his spleen removed and could not stand a major loss of blood. A doctor came and staunched the flow. Next day he spoke to me and said that he had a confession to make. I wondered what was coming next. His name was not Smith but something like Kobeliskchi which no one could ever pronounce so they called themselves Smith. I would probably do the same but I might chose a more interesting name. Anyway he said that if he could get to RAF Lakenheath, the American airbase they would be able to get him home. He did this and was presumably OK. It is strange how you come across odd characters.
I don’t how he came on the scene but Michael Boydell turned up. He was in his mid fifties and was a very pleasant although something about him did not quite add up. He always wore big brown boots and he would often talk about them – “they are good boots, German army boots”. He became affectionately known as Michael the Boots. He would turn up in the kitchen and start washing up, which was quite handy. Sometimes he would come in the mornings and do a few odd jobs in the garden. Odd is a fair description. He loved watering the hydrangers. “Hydra you know means water, so I give them some every day.” I was sitting in my office one morning when a red tulip in full bloom went past the window. Michael considered it need transplanting. Apparently he was in the Royal Navy on the big guns. We don’t know what happened, and nor does he, but he woke up in hospital having been unconscious for a long time and he was invalided out. But we don’t think this was the sole cause of his problems. He did tell us about the day he played rugby at school. He was so pleased at having scored a try – until he realised that he had done so at the wrong end. On a warm Sunday evening he went to Sheringham to the Salvation Army Citadel. It meant a lot to him and afterwards he proudly marched down Sheringham High St with the SA band in his big German army boots. As he was on benefits we could not pay him for his odd jobs but instead used to buy him some tobacco and give him meals.
Another Irish couple on their first day with us wanted to know how to walk to the town centre. I told them they either go along the road, or a more pleasant way was through the woods and along the cliff path, which is what they took. They returned the same way. That evening some friends called round and took them out. What they did I don’t know but about 11.00 pm they told their friends that they knew the way back and set off along the cliff path. When they got into the woods they suddenly realised how dark it was and they did not know which path to take. They tried to guide themselves by looking at the stars through the trees but it was too cloudy. After about two hours in Warren Woods they eventually came across the exit. Everyone in the dining room at breakfast time was in hoots of laughter.
Unfortunately somebody reported him to the Social Security which caused him great upset and so he stopped coming round. Some people are very petty. He then moved to Downside School as a cleaner.
There are many odd stories about the Irish. I always thought that was just what they were – strange stories, until I went to Ireland. One morning the ‘phone rang and this Irish voice- he was speaking from Belfast - asked if I would give him our fax number, which I did. A minute later a fax came through requesting me to send him a
Award-winning Nurse Practitioner set to tread the boards with two other family members at Sheringham Little Theatre
Award-winning Nurse Practitioner Mrs Carol Manson, from the Mundesley Medical Centre, is set to make Stage Direct's latest production a family affair by joining her husband Nigel and his son Jamie on stage at Sheringham Little Theatre. Stage Direct are in the throes of rehearsals for Alan Ayckbourn's set of five short plays Confusions, which is full of the twists and dark amusing turns that Ayckbourn is famous for. Mrs Manson won an East of England award in October for her outstanding contribution to Primary Care in 2017 and was successful in being a cut above some 500 other surgeries. She joined Stage Direct about 9 years ago, but this year is delighted to star alongside other family members. The two plays that the family will perform in together are Between Mouthfuls and A Talk in the Park, performed with other cast members. Mr Manson said "I am not only very proud of Carol's professional achievements, but it's also a privilege to be able to work alongside a very talented actress on stage too. All the cast in this production work tirelessly on being the best they can be. We all have to work during the day doing what we do but somehow they all turn out week after week in the dark at this time of year to go through the rehearsals which takes a lot of dedication." Carol Manson "I don't know what all the fuss is about. I am very pleased to be recognised for what I do, but it is what I do. I love performing on stage but doing it with your hubby can be interesting, albeit a trifle testing at times. But all in all it's great fun and a thrill to do with very special people."
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Another cast member involved has swapped roles from writer/ producer this time. Ashley Burgoyne has effortlessly drifted into acting roles in two of the plays and is rising to the challenge, albeit a very wordy one! The production consists of five short plays - Mother Figure, Drinking Companion, Between Mouthfuls, Gosforth's Fete and A Talk in the Park. Each play deals with the eccentricities of humanity: dilemma, loneliness, fraught dining experiences, a fete that ends disastrously and finishes with five odd characters on park benches. Dark and yet deliciously humorous this will be a treat for the senses! Under the very capable directing talents of Derek Bull, the five plays in Confusions will be performed at the Little Theatre in Sheringham on 19 & 20 January at 7.30pm. Tickets are available from the Little Theatre Box Office on 01263 822347 or online from their website at www.sheinghamlittletheatre.com
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Christmas Eve, Sunday 24 December: 8am Holy Communion 10.30am Parish Communion 4pm Crib Service – the Christmas story with carols to sing and knitted figures to add to the crib. For children of all ages! 11.30pm Midnight Communion
10.30am Family Communion for Christmas Morning
Christmas Day, Monday 25 December: 8am Holy Communion
North Norfolk Photographic Society beats them all!
The annual competition for the Pat Goode Memorial Trophy was held at Wisbech.
North Norfolk Photographic Society competed with nine other clubs and as ever, the standard of work in the Fens was very high but NNPS took first place, two points ahead of the joint second placed clubs, March and Wisbech.
Chairman of NNPS, Malcolm English, congratulated all members who had work selected as part of the Club's entry - in particular member Howard Denner, whose image ‘When a Poor Man came in Sight’ scored 20 points and was judged the best projected digital image in the competition.
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By Matt Carlton of Norfolk Landscape Gardeners “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, Everywhere you go”
Except in my garden, which is looking particularly unglamorous at the moment, as a result of a chronic lack of time.
It’s a bit of a problem isn’t it, trying to think about making a garden special during the winter months? It is tempting to spend our time contemplating the “warmer” weather to come, to close the curtains and light a fire and let the garden go to the dogs. The reality is though, that this is a brilliant time to treat yourself to a garden makeover. Now that the weather has turned colder, the weeds have died back, and the leaves have dropped, we can really see the structure of our gardens and have a good long think about the space we would like to enjoy in the coming summer. Now is the best time to think about structural changes to your garden. Creating new spaces like patio areas, outdoor dining spaces, open areas, pergolas, garden buildings, new lawns, flower beds. This is the ideal time to put those things in place, so that when the spring comes, new plants M CO RE
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Cromer’s New Year’s Day Firework Photography Competition For the fifth year running, the committee has announced the return of their annual photography competition to mark the 19th year of the annual display which began in 2000.
The competition is open to all amateur photographers and the winner will have their winning photograph turned into the official poster for the 2019 New Year’s Day Firework event as well as use in other promotional material. They will also win a 43” HD TV courtesy of local Electrical retailer Hughes Plus. We are also pleased to announce that Titanium Fireworks have offered a prize of a day behind the scenes, to see the preparation and display of one of their shows. This could be London, or Edinburgh, or any one of their numerous displays. This will offer a great opportunity to photograph from unique viewpoint.
Chairman of the Fireworks committee Jim Bond said “The annual New Year's Day Fireworks have been capturing people's imagination for seventeen years, every year we see hundreds of fabulous photographs of the event in the press and online. We thought it
would be great to continue the photography competition to inspire more people and to capture this fantastic event. We are looking for photographs that really capture the spirit of the event."
Simon Morton, Branch Manager at Hughes Plus in Cromer, said “Once again it is a pleasure for us to support this amazing event in our town. This year’s winning photographer will be rewarded with a 43” LG lcd television boasting Full HD resolution, built-in Freeview HD and a Virtual Sound Surround. The quality and quantity of entrees increases each year and, hopefully many will be tempted to place their own entry for the first time. I would like to thank all the members and volunteers that help to make such an iconic and eagerly awaited Norfolk event a reality each year and attract so many visitors to sample the atmosphere Cromer has to offer.” For the competition rules please visit www.cromer-tc.gov.uk
The competition entry deadline is Midday on Monday 15 January 2018.
Robert Hubbard’s 2017 winning photo
Cromer’s New Year’s Day Firework Display All eyes will be on the skies above Cromer Pier at 5pm on 1 January 2018 for the traditional New Year’s Day Firework display. Organisers hope as many people as possible will again come to Cromer for the day – but urge them not to leave it until the last minute.
“We’re delighted it’s become such a successful annual event, and with plenty of good vantage points to watch the display, come early, we don’t want anyone to miss it,” says Firework Committee Chairman Jim Bond. “The idea has always been to bring people up to the coast for a breath of fresh air, something to eat and drink, and a fabulous firework display over the sea fired from Cromer Pier at 5pm.
“We are fortunate to have Titanium Fireworks back again. Titanium put on the fantastic London New Year’s Eve display. This year they are looking to make more use of the seaside location, including waterborne pyrotechnics”. The annual display attracts over 10,000 people into Cromer on New Year’s Day.
Director of Titanium Fireworks, Simon Page, said “We are incredibly proud to be firing the Cromer New Year's day firework display from Cromer Pier, and will be making full use of this unique setting. We believe our experience on the London Eye, The Forth Road Bridge, Blackpool Pier and a host of stadia roofs will help us to make this display even better by using our digital firing system which allows split second firing from multiple locations. Some of the 150 displays we fire each year are work but others unbridle our creativity and we relish the challenges and opportunities of firing from an iconic structure like Cromer Pier."
Prior to the fireworks there will be a fun run along Cromer Promenade at 3pm organized by North Norfolk Beach Runners. The one mile fun run is the perfect opportunity to work off those New Year’s Eve excesses with a gentle jog or a five minute dash if you’re up to it!
Starting from the pier forecourt, the run is open to all ages and abilities, with categories for under 13 yearolds, 14-16 year-olds,seniors, and even Fancy Dress. Registration will take place from 2.30pm for a fee of £1.
Illuminated merchandise available to buy during the afternoon outside Cromer Museum (next to the Church). Mulled wine will again be served outside
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the museum, with tea, coffee, and hot soup available in the church.
Local cafés, pubs, shops and restaurants will also be open and other vendors are planning to ensure the crowds who descend on Cromer won’t go hungry. The event is free, however there will be bucket collectors out in force on the day to fundraise for the 2019 display. The bucket collection at the 2017 display raised a fantastic £9,000, despite the postponement . Half of this was given out in grants to local good causes and the balance has been used towards funding the 2018 display. “Everyone’s aware that budgets are still tight, but we do ask people give as generously as they can”, said Jim Bond.
“Just a few coins can make a lot of difference to local charities and good causes – and without everyone’s help we couldn’t continue the annual display.” Visitors are urged to arrive in Cromer as early as possible on New Year’s Day. All three town car parks will be open. Runton Road car park will be charging a fixed charge of £2 per car for all day parking from 2pm on the day. Normal car park fees will apply on all other car parks. There will be no parking available on Cromer Promenade on New Year’s Day. It is hoped that details of other parking facilities will be issued nearer the time, including the local press. Alternatively, why not leave the car at home or park at an outlaying station and catch the train. Cromer Pier will be closed from 8am on New Year’s Day until after the display (approximately 7pm) although Tides Restaurant will Richard Barr, is a highly experienced clinical negligence be open until 4pm. solicitor based in North Norfolk. Please see Cromer Town (with Scott-Moncrieff & Associates Ltd of London). Council website
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Lasting Powers of Attorney: one size doesn’t fit all Miranda Marshall, Director, Hayes + Storr
This is the third in my series of articles about Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs).
Many potential makers of an LPA (known as ‘the Donor’) prevaricate as they feel uncomfortable trusting, even their closest, family members or friends to manage their finances, or to make decisions about their health and welfare, should the time ever come when they cannot do so for themselves.
A major advantage of having a professionally drawn up LPA is that effective protections and guidance can be included in the LPA. Badlyworded guidance, restrictions, conditions etc within a home-made LPA can cause problems when having the LPA registered with the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG), even to the extent of making the LPA invalid.
Increasingly, I am of the opinion that the intelligent and cautious use of preferences and instructions, in certain situations, not only gets across the personal wishes of the Donor, but provides clear directions and protections.
The retired Senior Judge in the Court of Protection, Denzil Lush started a lively debate when in the late summer he went on record as saying he would not put in place a LPA for himself. He said he would prefer to go for the full Court of Protection Deputyship appointment. This is where a formal application is made to the specialist Court charged with the
managing of the affairs of the mentally incapable. Few practitioners would recommend this route, other than where there are very major issues which would make it better that authority from the Court is obtained for anything other than routine administration. Applying for the granting of such authority costs £400 each time plus all the professional costs incurred. There is a long wait whilst the matter grinds its way through the Court.
So how might I restrict and manage the power of my attorneys should I become mentally incapable of managing my own affairs? This is where your specialist solicitor can provide ‘value added’ service, and usually within their basic fixed-fee cost.
communication systems) might be slow and so not in your best interests.
The important thing is that your LPA can be created as a bespoke document tailored to suit your special needs and wishes and therefore truly to provide peace of mind.
Examples of such preferences and instructions are as follows: I might wish to put a cap on the value of financial transactions (or a series of transactions within a timescale) beyond a particular sum, say £5,000, carried out by a single attorney. Transactions for more than that sum could be stipulated to require all attorneys to authorise it.
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Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers took part in the North East Norfolk District Top Awards Celebration at Greshams School, Holt at the end of October.
admired the volunteer leaders who make it happen and ensure it lives on.
Mr Bagge said that he would never have learned how to tie a proper knot or light a fire without his exposure to Scouting! Awards presented were as follows:
Toby Monk MUNDESLEY - Flora Hale RURAL Jose Hernandez SALHOUSE - Matthew Dove, MacKenzie Ettridge GOLD – for achieving 9 Challenge badges : Our World, Our Skills, Creative, Outdoors, Adventure, Expedition, Teamwork, Team Leader, Personal and 6 activity badges: AYLSHAM - Henry Hill BUXTON & LAMAS - Finn Overton, Pat Johns,Lily Mai Spinks NORTH WALSHAM - Ryan Weekes, Jack Cowell, Elliott Fern RURAL - Isaac Cooper STALHAM - Callum Smith
Parents and family members were also BRONZE – for achieving present to celebrate their Challenge badges for achievements and the My World, My Skills, two new District Youth Outdoors, Adventure, Commissioners, Ed Cubitt Gold Award holders with their Teamwork, Personal and and Dan Porter, joined 4 activity badges: certificates District Commissioner Paul HOLT - Patrycya Kobialka, Henriksen for the presentations, together with the Mateusz Kobialka EXPLORERS achieved: High Sheriff of Norfolk, Mr James Bagge, from HOVETON & WROXHAM - Grace Platinum Chief Scout Awards and also Stradsett. Cooper, Zak Edridge, George Edridge, hold the Bronze DofE award - Ben Theo Heaps, Jimmy High Sheriff James The High Sheriff enjoyed his Orton, Ben Williamson, Eve Margree, Heniel Bagge testing his afternoon, going round the Stolworthy, Abi Williamson, Liam Muroni archery skills school grounds to discover what Davis, NORTH WALSHAM activities the young Charlotte Roberts. Finley Macfarlane, Oliver Hudson, people were taking part in Thomas Lowe and Harry Weekes were also Archie Patterson, Zachary Burrows, including rifle shooting, archery, presented with a Young Leader Buckle Dylan Goodgame, Thomas Stevens, a water line challenge and a Noah Taylor, James Gould, Ted Farscavenger hunt in the woods, rant, Oscar Bunkell, Troy Bindley, which culminated in ‘gathering George Lovick, Miles Bailey, Alfie together’ younger Beavers and Concentrating hard on the rifle Parker, Arthur Bumfrey Cubs and racing to the finish SALHOUSE - Arthur Welin, Henry range line, with the carts they had Harding, Adam Houston built, to erect improvised STALHAM - Noah Achenbach, Lewis Martin shelters! SILVER – for achieving 7 Challenge badges Our Mr Bagge was impressed that they all clearly World, Our Skill, Our Outdoors, Our had a great time in scouting and, at the same time, Adventure, Teamwork, Team Leader, Personal and developing many life skills. 6 activity badges : He said that the Scouting movement remains Almost there! A very successful AYLSHAM - Sammy Clark, Harry de Ville Shaw a huge force for good and he congratulated and vehicle building team HOLT - Harvey Maun, Oscar Maun, Islay Wilson,
Norman Lamb Opens Forget Me Not Group
The cutting of the ribbon, by North Norfolk MP Norman Lamb at the end of October, formally opened the Forget Me Not Group, based in Lessingham Methodist Chapel.
The Forget Me Not Group is for people living with dementia and their carers and was originally the vision of the Lessingham Church Council, strongly supported by their Minister.It is the culmination of five years’ hard work.
The formalities took place at lunchtime, during a normal meeting for members and their carers. This meeting was made special, not only by the attendance of Norman Lamb MP and many guest supporters of the group and its ethos, but also by the lovely buffet provided free by Mark Rushden of the Flying Cockerel in North Walsham.
The normal format of the meeting is to welcome every member and their carer to tea or coffee on their arrival. The volunteers rally round and lead activities with the members such as dominoes, cards, shove ha’penny, knitting, colouring, puzzles as well as sharing books and memories combined with lots of chatting and laughter. The carers can either join in or, if they wish, they have the opportunity to chat with each other or with one of the experienced volunteers who can lend a caring ear or a shoulder for support. Lunch, usually prepared by our volunteer, Chris, follows, at which everyone sits together, sharing chat and jokes – laughter is such an important therapy and release valve and the Group certainly encourages this.
During the meeting, the Group is delighted to have the support of trained Massage Therapist, Charlotte Marsters, who will give relaxing hand, arm and
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neck massage, again with a tender, listening ear.
After lunch, there will be a Group activity – most popular is the horse race, where each member ‘owns’ one of the racehorses. The moves are governed by the throw of a dice and there is lots of cheering. Following this will be a singalong of popular tunes. Once again, the Group is lucky to have the support of musician, Beverley Downes, who skilfully manages to get everybody singing the same song at the same time! There will also be some armchair aerobics or a ball game, which is another opportunity for fun and some gentle physical activity.
The Forget Me Not Club first opened on Thursday 15 June 2017, after many months of planning, research and the extensive training of its more than a dozen volunteers drawn from the villages around.
The main aim of the Group is to provide support for not only the members but also, importantly, to allow the carers some free time to unwind and enjoy themselves, knowing and seeing that the member is in the same safe and happy environment.
There is a small charge for each session and it is very important that we arrange for new members and their carers to meet a couple of the volunteers before arriving at the first meeting so that they already have a face they recognise to look for when they first arrive.
Volunteer Anita Miles, who is passionate about positively helping those living with dementia, said “The Club gives a great opportunity for carers to mingle with each other and share experiences.”
Volunteer, Trevor Fiddy added “Life has been good to me so it’s great to give something back; it’s so good to see those with Dementia enjoying all the activities as well as helping the Carers to relax.” Before cutting the ribbon, Norman said “every community throughout the country needs a facility like this.”
The Club is open on the third Thursday every month. They still have a few places for members and their carers and further information can be obtained from Lay Pastor Ros Peedle on 01692 405591 or ros.peedle@live.co.uk.
MP Norman Lamb said “I have great admiration for Ros and her team. They have done a great job in establishing this. It can be a lifeline for carers to meet up with others and to get a short break from their caring responsibilities. A bit of human contact, a sing song and a chat can go a long way.”
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Happisburgh Lifeboat Station
Happisburgh lifeboat was launched on 26 November at the request of the Coastguard to help with the recovery of a dog that had fall down the cliff at Happisburgh.
The station D Class Russell Pickering was launched for its first call out since arriving on station in September.
The lifeboat launched with Tim Grimmer at the helm and Charlotte Siely, Martin Gibbs and Sam Gillard and went to the beach at Manor Caravan Park.
The lifeboat was beached and Martin Gibbs was put ashore and was able to get the dog and walk it along the beach to be reunited with its owner Ann.
Martin was then picked up and Russell Pickering returned to station and back on service.
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Scottish rugby commentator praises England’s coach
Ian Robertson, the BBC rugby commentator and broadcaster, was this year’s guest speaker at the Holt Rugby Annual Dinner held on 2 November at Bridge Road. In an entertaining and amusing presentation, he made some serious points about the game across the world. In particular, he spoke of his pride at being the only Rugby journalist to have interviewed Nelson Mandela immediately before the 1995 South African victory in the Rugby World Cup. Somewhat controversially, he described England’s Eddie Jones and Ireland’s Joe Schmidt as the two outstanding coaches in Northern Hemisphere rugby – and was clearly less impressed with the last Lion’s coach Warren Gatland of Wales. Over 160 people attended the dinner and the supporting speeches by Club President Paul Williams and First XV captain Ashley Woods emphasised that Holt is is good shape. As Woods put it, “Holt is rebuilding and enjoying success at all levels on the field. Importantly we are inspiring the next generation of young players”. Paul Williams said that the club was punching above its weight and would continue to do so. Following the tradition introduced by Past President John Ross, whose son Andrew organised this year’s event, there was an auction of a giant sugar beet for club funds - this year the winning bid was £1300. The Chum Preston cup for the biggest contribution on or off the field was awarded to Club Secretary Joanna Storey; amongst many other contributions she has managed the redesign and relaunch of the Club’s website at www.holtfrc.com
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Gresham’s cricketer joins Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club Academy Programme Gresham’s Senior School pupil, Ben Wilcox, has been selected to join Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club’s Supported Talented Age Group (STAG) player programme for the second year running.
All-rounder Ben, who is part of the Norfolk Cricket Board’s Emerging Players Programme (EPP), led by former first-class cricketer and Gresham’s Cricket Coach, Chris Brown, has already featured in Norfolk’s U14 and U15 teams.
Ben, who was knocked for six when he received his contract said: “I was really surprised and I am so excited!” Ben began playing cricket when he was seven and looks to Yorkshire and England’s Jonny Bairstow for on pitch inspiration. Chris Brown, who has coached Ben through Norfolk’s EPP, has provided an unrivalled link and pathway for talented players in Norfolk through to Northamptonshire CCC, Essex CCC and Nottinghamshire CCC where he currently works on their Academy programme.
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Alex’s target is now £95,000, which represents £10 for every mile he has walked.
Alex remains diplomatic and refuses to name a favourite station. But the crew at Falmouth helped him through a particularly rough patch. ‘The loneliness gets you down sometimes. When I first entered Cornwall, I was in a really low place. There’s a train station in Falmouth, so I decided that I was going to get to Falmouth and quit.
Alex has also amassed a significant following on social media, where his supporters have cheered him on through the emotional ups and downs of his journey.
He returned to that very spot on Saturday 11 November, where his family, friends, supporters and local lifeboat crew were waiting to greet him.
His route took him clockwise around Britain and Ireland, including the Isle of Man, the Western and Northern Isles. His initial fundraising target was £10,000 - but he has gone a long way past that.
During his amazing odyssey, 24 year old Alex has been chased by bulls and met Princess Anne. He has slept in church doorways, sheep sheds and bird hides, visited over 200 lifeboat stations – and raised more than £62,000 for the lifesaving charity so far.
'I walked for 3 or 4 days, pretty much non-stop and at times overnight, to get to Falmouth, because that’s where I was going to quit. And then I got to Falmouth, and the crew there were awesome. They were nice people, and they made me a cup of tea after four days’ walking and it put me back on a high. So it really is the crew that keep me going.’
It was after the passing of his father, Sir Raymond Ellis at Christmas in 2013, that Alex set off on the journey of a lifetime. Before ill health, his father had spent much of his life dedicated to charity work and fundraising, which spurred Alex on.
In the last month, he walked inland along the Thames to visit the four stations that lie along the famous river - Gravesend, Teddington, Chiswick and Tower.
‘My dad’s ultimate stubbornness against what seemed to be a never ending cycle of illness, pain, operations and setbacks will always be a very personal inspiration to me’, said Alex, who has at times suffered with knee pain during his walk.‘I started off thinking about £10,000 then £20,000 then £50,000. I suppose reaching this target shows how well supported the RNLI is by the people, places and communities I’ve walked through, especially when, for many people, money is tight.’
Alex said 'I'm excited to be raising a great sum for the RNLI and its volunteers.'
He started his journey on 3 August 2014 with an aim to raise as much money as possible for the charity.
He left his job, gave notice on his flat and walked out with only what he carried on his back. Since then, he has slept in a tent that he carries with him - or relied on the kindness of strangers. He's often been put up by lifeboat crew or people who have met him along the way.
He added ‘RNLI lifeboat crew volunteers save an average of 23 lives at sea every single day. In my opinion, they are heroes.
‘They put themselves right in the thick of what is Britain’s most unforgiving environment – our sea. They receive no government funding for their work and the majority of lifeboat crew are volunteers.’ His fundraising page is www.bt.com/DonateToLifeboats.
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