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Big Advent Sleep-out Challenge Raises over £2,000!

The Wells-next-the-Sea Big Advent Sleep Out Challenge last month raised a wonderful £2,027.53.

Organiser Joolz Saunders said ‘we are absolutely delighted with this and thank the generous people who sponsored the seven of us who slept out in tents overnight on The Buttlands.

Here is one lady’s personal account of the experience : ‘I’m a grandma aged 73 years old and a life-long Quaker. My husband at 78, was the oldest of our group with the youngest being 21 and we were 7 in total.

We were supported valiantly by the lady who directed us in putting up her large frame tent but hampered by pouring rain and darkness (it was 8.30pm)! Other people assisted with lamps and torches as the tricky bits of the large frame were pushed into place, particularly when one section came apart and a valiant volunteer stood on a chair to put it back in place. Other supporters were family members holding torches and being cheerful and helpful.

We had been persuaded by an Anglican colleague in our Churches Together Group and accepted the challenge to see for ourselves what sleeping ‘rough’ for a night was like, although I don’t call sleeping in a tent necessarily ‘rough’! But my husband and I like living adventurously as did our companions!

The rain poured down until midnight then it stopped and luckily remained dry throughout the next day so that the tents could dry out. We also left the CUF poster to indicate what the camp had been for.

Most of us had camped before some of us many years ago, usually

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in hot, mild weather, with one of our number very used to camping being a lead member of the Guide movement.

Several of us were nervous about ‘visitors’ coming near the three tents in the early house of the morning, when we might have been asleep, but the community police paid us a friendly visit to reassure us we would be safe.

One person expressed for all of us her thoughts that it would be impossible to be homeless and that we couldn’t cope, yet knew this was probably what many refugees had to do. there being no alternative.

For some of of us it felt very seasonal because of ‘waiting for something to happen’ yet not quite sure of what would transpire, reflecting the story of the Nativity.

All those taking part wanted to highlight the plight of so many others who had no choice but to live ‘rough’’. Raising money and the profile of the Churches Urban Fund, was a positive thing we could do knowing that our sponsorship donations would be distributed to where it is most needed. Our sponsors were generous, perhaps through a variety of reasons, unable to do this themselves, and through their generosity we will have raised over £1,000 but at the time of writing this it’s an unknown amount and will be published later.

We ‘broke our fast’ together with prayerful reflections as well as porridge, hot rolls, tea and coffee. We then went our separate ways in the knowledge that we had formed strong bonds and shared a slightly different time together in very different circumstances than usual.

When asked the question what was the best bit of the night, we all said the fellowship with the worst bit being a worry that we wouldn’t sleep or that we would need to use the nearby Catholic Presbytery toilet. All of us had been concerned about the cold, as had our families, but the temperature remained an unseasonable 8 degrees so my several layers of clothing, plus a heavy duty, borrowed, Nordic sleeping bag, made it very hot so the moisture in our tent was condensation!

We were glad to have had this “great experience” and thank the CUF for the opportunity and good resources!’

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Through the North Norfolk Group's fundraising activities last year we are again able to offer a limited number of FREE support holidays, organised by Diabetes UK, during the summer of 2017.

These will be available for children and young people with diabetes between the ages of 7-10

and 11-17 who live in Norfolk.

The holidays are invaluable for the youngsters, allowing them to gain skills and confidence to help them deal with their diabetes among others of the same age. Some go on holiday having never met anyone else with diabetes before. So, to be able to leave thinking “I’m not different from anyone else” has to make it all worthwhile.

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Kings Lynn Community Runners Santa Dash in-aid of The Norfolk Hospice

On Tuesday 6 December, 30 members of Kings Lynn Community

Runners decided to run their own 5km Santa Dash around The Walks in King’s Lynn, in-aid of The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House. Everyone involved dressed up for the occasion with Santa Suits provided

by The Norfolk Hospice… there were even a couple of elves that took part too!

Kings Lynn Community Runners is a group catering for all abilities coached by Linus Marray-Woods. Runners meet on Tuesdays at 7pm at the entrance to The Walks on London Road opposite the library. The group has twenty to thirty runners of all standards at each session.

Everyone is welcome.

North Norfolk Railway Awarded Highly Commended Certificate at National Railway Heritage Awards

North Norfolk Railway attended the National Railway Heritage Awards (NRHA) held in London on 7 December.

The railway, which recently received the Best Large attraction award in the EDP Tourism awards, was also entered in the NRHA awards for the new building at Sheringham. This facility houses the Tourist Information office for Sheringham, a new railway shop and new public and station toilets.

The NRHA awards are a national annual event, which involves consideration of many aspects of railway operations and related heritage proj-

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encourage him/her to contact Jackie or David on 01692 405492 or email diabetes.uk@hotmail.co.uk All contacts will be acknowledged on a first come first served basis.

Whilst we are prepared to fund the holiday, you would be expected to organise travel and provide pocket money.

Details of the holidays for 2017 will be available from us early in the New Year.

Tony Hatton-Gore, organiser of the dash said “It was great fun we all enjoyed running for a good cause. People were so generous in their donations and we are delighted to have raised £400 so far.”

Jessica Walker, Community Fundraiser at The Norfolk Hospice said “We are extremely grateful to Kings Lynn Community Runners for organising their own Santa Dash to raise money for the hospice. Events like this really make a difference to the amount and quality of support we can provide to the local

If you are a member of a local club, society or organisation and are interested in supporting The Norfolk Hospice next year please contact Jessica Walker, Community Fundraiser on 01485 601701 or email Jessica.walker@norfolkhospice.org.uk.

ects. The particular category relating to the Sheringham project was the Operational Enhancement award, which involved major rail operators such as Virgin Trains and East Midlands Trains.

However, in this elite company, North Norfolk Railway achieved major recognition and was awarded the Highly Commended Certificate, by the Rail Minister, Paul Maynard MP, for the new building which came into operation this summer.

The new facility has been designed to match the other station buildings at Sheringham and has been achieved in a way that compliments the railway and the town itself.

The building, which received a grant from the Coastal Communities Fund and NNDC, was started in October last year. The result is recognised as a credit to the town. The North Norfolk Railway now provides the Tourist

Information operation for the town, with extended operations covering November and December and the facility opening again from February half term. The service is provided under contract to NNDC, as are the new toilet facilities available for the public and railway users.

North Norfolk Railway is proud to have achieved recognition for the railway and the region through this award which, being a national competition, highlights the importance of the railway to North Norfolk Tourism.

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Happisburgh Lifeboat Station

Happisburgh RNLI Lifeboat Station volunteers were called into action 11 times in 2016 plus 20 safety interventions, part of the RNLI Respect the Water campaign to reduce the number of deaths from drowning.

The callouts included everything from drowning, yachts in difficulty, unaccompanied inflatable beds/boats, dive boats and dogs in the sea.

The Station would like to wish all our volunteers and supporters a happy and safe New Year.

Your help is needed :

If you have any unwanted Christmas presents please drop them in at the Station or Station Shop in the New Year. We can then raise money for lifesaving equipment for the RNLI by using them for our Lifeboat Day tombola, alcohol tombola or raffle this summer.

Thanks for your support!

‘When Britannia Ruled the Airwaves – Celebration of the Sixties’

North Norfolk District Council will host a 1960s Revival Festival on Cromer Pier

From The Beatles through to Thunderbirds, from mini-skirts to mopeds – if you remember the 1960s then come and celebrate in Cromer this year.

The 60s festival will be held on Cromer Pier and along the promenade on St George’s Day - 23 April to mark the decade when Britain was truly leading the way in music, fashion and the arts.

The community event will be hosted on Cromer Pier and Promenade on St George’s Day and feature a display of memorabilia, music and fashion.

With a mixture of stalls, displays, exhibitions and music the festival promises to be one which will grab people’s imagination and showcase all that is still Great about Britain.

Cllr Maggie Prior, Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure, Health and Wellbeing, at North Norfolk District Council said “Our hope is that this community event will be popular and become a regular highlight in the North Norfolk festival calendar. The 1960s showcased all that this country is great at – and what better day to hold it than St George’s Day!”

Cllr Nigel Pearce, Ward Member for Suffield Park, Cromer who has championed and promoted the 60s festival for Cromer, said “The 1960s is the decade when Britain led the world in music and fashion; it was a decade of mods, rockers and the mini-skirt.

“The Beatles became the global musical force and they still are very relevant and powerful today helping to influence music and social attitudes; they went outside of music and helped to shape today’s society in ways we may not still understand. The 1960s caught the world’s imagination and put Britain at the top, my hope is that this festival does the same for Cromer.”

“All of today’s popular culture owes a debt of gratitude to these pioneers from the 60s era and the hope is that the festival captures just a part of that energy and enthusiasm.”

We want people to join in the day, bringing in their memorabilia – clothes, photographs, and stories with everything related to that magical decade.

This event promises to capture the sights and sounds of the sixties with music on the day provided in the Theatre and by Rock the Lobster, a charitable group for promoting unseen and unheard musical talent. They will be playing songs from the 60s at the entrance to the Pier.

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The event will feature:

• A collection of photographs and memorabilia in the Theatre and the bar at the end of the Pier

• Public memorabilia and their stories in Tides Restaurant at the front of the Pier • A music and video tribute to the 1960s in the Theatre

• A display of Gerry Anderson memorabilia featuring Stingray, Thunderbirds, Supercar, Fireball XL 5, Captain Scarlet and more

• A display of Beatles’ memorabilia including records, CDs, DVDs, books and more • Mopeds, scooters and motorbikes on the Pier

• BBC Radio Norfolk’s Wally Webb complete with Lambretta and Parka coat

Organisers are looking for people to share their memories of Cromer from the 1960s and if you have photographs and stories that you would like to put into the exhibition please contact Cllr Pearce on 07733056067. There will be a video diary on the day for people to share their stories of the sixties.

Cllr Pearce added “If any vintage clothing shops or 60s fashion inspired labels would like to take part by organising a 60s inspired fashion show on the Pier we’d love to hear from them. We also hope that the public will take part by dressing up for the day in 60s gear so that the whole area can celebrate the era when "Britannia ruled the waves"

Rory Holburn, Director of Openwide, which currently manages the Pier for the Council, said "Openwide are delighted to be working with North Norfolk District Council to continue to grow Cromer Pier’s events calendar attracting new and diverse visitors to the region and adding yet more appeal for local residents to delight in.

“From a Pier that used to offer only a short summer season Cromer now has an all year round attraction bringing life and vibrancy to the local economy. This new 60s event has the potential to grow into another full weekend in the North Norfolk diary”.

Mega record and book sale

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‘SSAFAgettes’- a new fund raising group formed in Mundesley

Following the closure of the Mundesley and District Royal British Legion Women’s Section, the group of ladies wished to continue as a fund-raising organisation so they extended an invitation to the Chairman of Norfolk SSAFA (Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Families Association) Mr. Stuart Fiddler, to come along and outline the role within Norfolk that SSAFA undertakes.

Armed with this information, the ‘SSAFAgettes’ were formed.

We are a group of likeminded ladies wishing to continue with the good work that had been done over the past 85 years, under their new name.

We would like to thank all those who have donated, supported and helped in any way for our events over those years and hope you will continue to support our new SSAFAgettes Group.

the Norfolk Branch to be used in Norfolk for those ex service personnel who have fallen on hard times.

We will continue to meet on the third Wednesday of each month in Coronation Hall, Mundesley, where next year’s varied programme will cover outings, speakers, activities, fund raising events and lots more.

If you would like to come along to see what we are all about we meet at 2pm, or give us a call to have a chat 01692 400877.

Since its foundation in September 2016, we have organised meetings and held fetes and fairs with the end result of over ÂŁ4,200 being sent to

February brings the SNOWDROPS to Thorpe Market church

Snowdrop Sundays have become an institution at St Margaret’s over the past 20 years, with more than 800 people visiting the Snowdrops events in 2016.

In February 2017, we look forward to again greeting friends, old and new alike. • Every Sunday in February church members and friends will be offering their usual hospitality. • Visit our award-winning conservation churchyard and see the snowdrops and aconites.

• Admire the results of 2016’s Norfolk Workout Group volunteering in St Margaret’s churchyard and Hazel Grove • Find a good selection of used books to exchange or buy • Meet a visiting local artist exhibiting their work every Sunday in February • Enjoy the most efficient church heating system in the vicinity • Hot drinks and home-made cakes • Open every Sunday from 1pm, free entry

St Margaret’s has parking and WC facilities and is accessible to wheelchair users. Visit www.thorpemarket.org.uk for further details of all events taking place at St Margaret’s Church Thorpe Market.

Breaking with tradition

Aylsham’s Burns Night Supper to offer a female perspective

With Christmas and New Year celebrations over, there’s the age-old cry “what are we going to do now?�.

In Aylsham, one easy answer is to go to the annual Burns Night Supper, organised by Slow Food Aylsham and Cittaslow Aylsham.

Scheduled for Saturday 28 January, 7.30pm for 8pm, and as usual in the Town Hall, the Supper will feature a traditional menu of Haggis, Neeps and Tatties, followed by that delicious Scottish dessert, Cranachan. For non-Haggis lovers there will be the option of homemade Cottage Pie, including versions for vegetarian palates, also made with gluten-free ingredients.

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Scottish music will feature throughout the evening with, of course, a ‘wee dram’ to toast the Haggis. There will be a bar, and tea and coffee will be served after the meal.

Tickets for the Burns Night Supper cost just ÂŁ15 and are available from Barnwells Newsagents in the Market Place, Carousel Chocolates in Red Lion Street and the Town Council offices above the Town Hall. You can also book by phoning 07519 361812.

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Sticky Toffee Pudding

This month's recipe is from James Falconer, Sous Chef at the Sea Marge Hotel .Try it and see what you think.

The finished dish is pictured left. Enjoy, with new years greetings!

“A Perfect traditional favourite pudding to enjoy on these Cold Winter Nights.

Sticky Toffee Sponge with a butterscotch sauce, goes well served with a simple Vanilla or Clotted Cream Ice Cream.

The following ingredients will make 4 portions.

Ingredients Sponge 150g (6oz) Medjool Dates- stoned and chopped 250ml(1/2pt)Water 1 tsp Bicarbonate of Soda 50g (2oz) Unsalted Butter 150g (6oz)Caster Sugar 2 medium eggs 150g (6oz) Self Raising Flour 1tsp Vanilla Essence Sauce 250ml (1/2pt) Double Cream 62g (2 ½ oz) Butter

Theatre celebrates a year of success

A community theatre has shone the spotlight on success both on the stage and on the balance sheet.

Sheringham Little Theatre produced a modest operating profit for the second year running thanks to people visiting its drama, music and cinema mix.

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The venue was £8000 in the black in 2016 the annual meeting heard at the weekend.

Chairman Richard Ellis said the figures came despite a fall in public sector grant funding which has dropped by 40pc over the past five years.

There was still strong support from North Theatre chairman Richard Ellis, President Lord Walpole and Norfolk District Council as well as town director Debbie Thompson with and county councils without which the volunteers and supporters theatre could not run, and for which it celebrating its Norfolk Arts Award was very grateful. before the annual meeting.

But the venue had increased income from other areas, including through corporate sponsors, an improved cinema offering, and its increasingly popular Hub coffee bar which had gone from strength to strength, doubling its income over five years.

Mr Ellis and President Lord Walpole praised the efforts of the theatre’s army of 86 volunteers who were vital to its success. Efforts are ongoing to recruit even more, especially with skills including DIY and fundraising.

Theatre director Debbie Thompson said 2017 looked like being equally exciting. It included a community production of Oliver in tribute to theatre supporter Mike Thame who died during the year.

The theatre’s summer drama season would be based on traditional classical repertory productions, including some Noel Coward, and the panto would be the Wizard of Oz.

Ideas were also being sought for fundraising events, helping towards the A Little Bit Bigger appeal for an extension on the flat roof.

Before the meeting, a celebration was held to mark the theatre’s success in this year's Norfolk Arts Awards where it won the EDP People’s Choice accolade for small attractions, against competition from two major Norwich venues the Maddermarket and Arts Centre.

Photo credit Richard Batson

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Marathon runner going the extra mile for charity

As if training for and running the London Marathon is not already a great enough challenge, local man Jeremy Lawrence is pushing himself even further to find creative ways to fundraise for his chosen charity.

Jeremy, from Barton Turf, will be ditching his running shoes and vest for shop-keeper’s attire when he sets up a ‘pop-up’ charity shop in Horning later this month.

Jeremy, 58, is organising the Pop-Up Charity Shop in aid of the Lullaby Trust, a national charity which supports bereaved families when babies suffer Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and also funds research into the possible causes and prevention of SIDS.

The Pop-Up Charity Shop will be held in The Galley Delicatessen on Lower Street Horning on January 22nd, 23rd and 24th. It will stock a wide variety of quality goods including homemade crafts and quality second-hand items such as clothing, books, bric-a-brac and

lots more. All items will be reasonably priced in line with charity shop fare and all proceeds will be directly donated to the Lullaby Trust.

Mr Lawrence said: “I wanted to do something different to raise funds for The Lullaby Trust and with pop-up-shops currently in trend it seemed a great idea”

Claire Tidy, owner of The Galley who has kindly donated her business premises for the weekend in order to support Jeremy’s fund-raising said:

“This will be an exciting few days raising money for a good cause and a good opportunity for people to visit Horning, the ‘jewel of the Norfolk Broads’.”

The Pop-Up shop will be open from 10.00am-3.00pm.

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Jeremy Lawrence outside The Galley in Horning with one of the items due to go on sale

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LET US HELP YOU REALISE A NEW YOU IN THE NEW YEAR. ANTI-AGEING TIPS FROM COLTISHALL CLINIC Coltishall Clinic has had another great year and we thank all our patients for making us successful. As we move into our 11th year of practising anti-ageing medicine I thought I would share some of my tips with your readers. Recently I attended the annual conference of American Academy of Anti-Ageing Medicine. There are lots of cutting edge treatments available now and it really is an exciting time to be an anti-ageing doctor and also a patient of all that we have available today. My focus is always to research the available treatments and critically appraise these to introduce treatments that work and avoid those that do not.

There are anti-ageing treatments such as IV nutrition, variety of supplements, health foods and even hormones and drugs. A lot of these treatments are as yet unproven and controversial. Unless we know full facts about these we will stay clear.

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4] Exercise. We are designed to move. Regular exercise has numerous health benefits. You do not have to run a marathon. Regular walking can be enough.

5] Sleep- 7-9 hours a night depending upon your age. Sleep deprivation can cause ill health. Our brain and body grow and repair tissues during sleep and without growth and repair we age quicker.

6] Love your family and friends. People in healthy happy relationships live longer.

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THE GIFT OF SIGHT FROM BRISTON

On Friday 16 December, music lovers filled the Copeman Centre at Briston for the last Briston Organ Show of 2016.

Unlike the rest of the shows during the year, which featured top-name organists and keyboard players from all over the UK and beyond, this one was a home-grown (groan?) effort, and all in aid of charity too.

Local organist entertainer Mick Leary brought along his trusty Hammond organ and Yamaha keyboard, playing all sorts of music, and cracking a few dubious jokes too.

One of his pupils, Paul Perris, also played a selection of music from 'Sunset Boulevard’ on the Hammond and there were several comedy interludes, including a visit to the ‘Briston Naturist Club’, where Paul and Carol Parsons were apparently doing something very naughty behind a wall, which actually turned out to be Paul teaching Carol how to knit a scarf for Christmas. Shame on those of you who thought they were up to something else!

Halfway through the second half, two of the helpers at every show, Ann Fippard and Jean Dawson, decided to try the latest restaurant in Briston (the ‘Bisto Bistro’ whose motto is - if you bring it up, bring it back!) and after struggling to get some sense out of the waiter, David Parsons (who managed to make Manuel from ‘Fawlty Towers’ look quite efficient,) they actually succeeded in getting 'two hot dinners and a bottle of plonk'!

The audience roared with laughter at the diner’s antics, and then did so again when Mick and Carol read the local news in the style of the ‘Two

North Norfolk Photographic Society

Members of the North Norfolk Photographic Society were given the opportunity to see the work of one of their members on 4 January.

Howard Denner was a senior scientific civil servant who retired early to follow his passion for music by becoming a free-lance photographer, specialising in live gigs.

Howard soon discovered that to be allowed to rake photographs close to the performers, he needed a press pass and that to get a press pass he needed to be accredited as a member of a photo agency - and that such accreditation required submission of a portfolio of pictures deemed good enough by the agency - which he duly did.

Howard’s retirement career then took him to every venue imaginable, from rooms over pubs

Ronnies’, which included the item about the plumber from Little Snoring who accidentally swallowed an immersion heater and a ballcock, and is now said to be comfortable, but having occasional hot flushes!

Because there was no top artist to pay, every penny from ticket sales, the wonderful raffle and funds raised at our stall selling jams, marmalades and greetings cards, and also from plant sales during the year, a truly magnificent sum of £1032 was raised for the amazing Orbis Flying Eye Hospital which not only does eye surgery all over the world, but teaches doctors in far off places to be able to do this work themselves. All the staff and crew on the plane are volunteers, and their latest aircraft was donated by Fedex, who also gave an awful lot of money to help fit the plane out - you can find out more about this amazing aircraft and dedicated crew and the inspired work they do at:http://gbr.orbis.org/pages/flying-eye-hospital-uk

Thank you so much to all those who came along to support the show, and those who have donated prizes and cash throughout the year too it’s great to know that, because of your generosity, there are thousands of children and adults worldwide who will now have their sight restored surely the best Christmas present ever!

The next Briston Organ Show will be on Friday 10 February, when the wonderful organist and extremely funny man Tony Stace will be back with us again.

to Glastonbury to the O2 arena and taking ‘action’ photographs of such as Larry Adler, Stephane Grapelli, Tina Turner, Madonna, Cher, Meat Loaf and Mick Jagger and scores of jazz musicians.

contact the club Secretary, Judith Wells at secretary.nnps@gmail.com.

One noticeable feature was Howard’s remarkable ability to instantly identify scores of these performers, many really famous and some not so well known - but he gave names to all of them.

Howard told members that accredited photographers were usually only allowed to be in position for 10 or 15 minutes during the first 3 songs in a public performance. After that they were ‘kicked out’ and if they had not got the pictures they needed that was just too bad.

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Re-gifting to Leeway

Following the success of last year’s appeal, The Strands charity shop, Church Street, Cromer is once again collecting toiletries to donate to Leeway, the Norfolk Women’s Refuge.

This will help to provide basic essentials for vulnerable women and children, many of whom have had to leave their homes in a hurry and in dangerous circumstances.

Gift sets you may have received for Christmas, which were not to your taste, can now be re-gifted to this very good cause.

Last year, local people were very generous in their support for this project and we know that the toiletries were really appreciated by the women who received them.

British Bluegrass for the Bluebirds

Perhaps a somewhat unlikely coupling, but early February sees an evening of Bluegrass and Country music helping a water sports club in Norfolk.

The evening will also offer an opportunity to hear live performances of some self- penned songs from singer Hayley Moyses’ brand new album ‘New Songs for Nashville’.

Hayley Moyses’ Britgrass Three will bring their unique blend of Americana and sometimes fun take on well-known pop tunes blended with Country and more to Northrepps Village Hall to help the Bluebird Deaf Water Ski and Wakeboard Club, a not for profit organisation that was formed in 1965. The club that operates from Costessey Pits, Taverham, encourages people from all walks of life to enjoy water skiing and wakeboarding,

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particularly including members of the deaf community. Amongst other projects the club also holds regular activity days throughout the season for local schools, as well as for guides and scouts and participates in the Sportivate programme in conjunction with Active Norfolk.

One such member of this unique club is Scott Butler, familiar to some for being the local promoter responsible for Cromer’s annual ‘Folk on the Pier’ festival, and other concerts and events.

Scott now in his early sixties took up the exciting sport of water skiing for his first time with the club two years ago, and has been so impressed by the effect this has had personally on his own health and general wellbeing that he has decided to enlist an act he has worked with on numerous occasions, to help club funds by way of organising the concert.

An Evening with Hayley Moyses’ Britgrass Three at Northrepps Village Hall, Northrepps, Cromer NR27 0LB on Saturday 4 February doors 7pm – concert 7.30pm - all seats £8 on door, but can be reserved in advance for collection on the night by calling 01263 511261.

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A Grove Miscellany

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

Part 11: On the Farm

The cows were also a continual source of interest. The intention was that we should always have a cow in milk for the summer season and we usually had at least two cows.

More often than not they would graze on fields we rented either in Cromwell Road or on what is now the cricket field. In the winter it often entailed getting them back to the stable in the dark. To warn traffic we would carry a hurricane lamp and swing it around so that motorists could see us. I don’t know that they did but there was never an accident – though there were a few anxious moments. Motorists could often know we were there by tell tale pats in the roadway. On the way back from Cromwell Road the former vicarage had a very nice green lawn which the cows took a liking to once or twice. Mrs Searle Barnes (the vicar’s wife) was not too pleased and she had a habit of not mincing her words. Father said he never did get on with vicar’s wives. The one in South Creake, where he was born, had, I think, given him a slap behind the ear for being cheeky when he was a boy.

One of my jobs was to take the cow when she was on heat up to George Lovells Farm at Northrepps so that she could spend some time with his bull. On most occasions it didn’t take too long. She always seemed to be in a hurry to get there, but I would take my bike just in case the bull was feeling a bit tardy and then I

would have to bike back home and return next day to lead her back. When George Lovell retired it left us in a bit of a muddle as we then had two cows and there was no bull for miles, so Father decided to buy this Friesian Bull.

Now Friesian Bulls are none too small and not to be messed with. I remember going out the back door one day and there it was just a few feet away. I can’t remember what I did next but he was OK. It had a ring through its nose and if you could get the tine of a pitch fork through that ring you could control him. One day he got out with the cows and went careering up Mill Road and finished somewhere up near the high station much to everyone consternation.

We didn’t keep the bull for very long as two cows for one bull was not using him for his full potential and about this time artificial insemination came into being. This was fine except the AI centre installed an answering machine which Father could not get to grips with. He would shout down the phone in his gruff voice “why don’t answer me? Am I talking to myself?” He never did get used to it.

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The sugar beet season was also interesting. It was a lot of hard work in those days. It meant going through the beet with a plough to lift them, then by hand pulling them up and knocking them together to get the soil off.

Next came topping with a sharp pointed hook. You would dig the point into the beet; lift it up into your other hand then in a swift movement cut off the top and throw the beet onto a pile. It was not very pleasant work on a cold wet day. Many men suffered cut

FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELTS TONY’S COMING BACK!

Our last Briston Organ Show back in December raised a lot of applause, a lot of eyebrows (!) and a lot of money for our chosen charity, the ORBIS Flying Eye Hospital - just over £1000 in fact, so we all had a lot of good music, loads of chuckles, and did something wonderful too!

We now look forward to our first ‘proper’ show of 2017, which is at the Copeman Centre, Briston, on Friday 10 February, when Tony Stace will be entertaining us again with his amazing live music on the Yamaha organ, and his hilarious patter - he was the first organ star we had at Briston all those years ago, and is still a firm favourite with our audiences.

If you like all styles of music, from classics to pops and everything in between, all played live, and enjoy a really good laugh, then you really must come and join us. It will cost you just £6 - and accompanied

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fingers which was nasty because there was always a lot of soil around and tetanus was prevalent – it was before anti tetanus injections. The next phase was to gather up the piles with a trailer – a horse and tumbrel would be ideal as it was easy to tip these onto the main heap. When there was a truck available at the high station we would gather up the beet onto the tractor and trailer and cart it to the station. This wasn’t too bad to start with as we could open the truck door and throw the beet in at the same level. However after the first load the door had to closed and from then onwards it was matter of throwing the beet over the top of the truck sides. You had to get the truck loaded in two days because after that it would be taken away. Of course loading was always in the winter with short hours of daylight. Our old Fordson tractor did not have any lights – well not proper ones because we used to rig up a couple of hurricane lamps and hang them one from the front and the other from the back.

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How to become a lawyer

After a law degree, the aspiring-solicitor takes the 1year full-time Legal Practice

By Miranda Marshall, Director, Hayes + Storr Course (“LPC”), followed by This is the time of year when many schools are a 2-year on-the-job Training Contract with a holding careers fairs to help their students law firm.

With a non-law degree, a 1-year think about the path in life they might wish to legal conversion course must be taken before follow next. the LPC. Part-time options are available but, of course, take longer. There are other longer There have been law schools in existence since routes, without a degree, which enable you to the Roman Empire. Many famous people have become a solicitor; this is far from a trained as lawyers, and then followed other soft-option and is becoming more popular with paths. The House of Commons is full of them; the rising cost of a degree. not that that is necessarily a recommendation!

Notable ‘escaped lawyers’ include Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, the artist Matisse and author Victor Hugo, and the comedians John Cleese and Bob Mortimer.

The roles of lawyers vary hugely in terms of geography and specialisation. There is a wide spectrum of reasons why for becoming a lawyer; there are those who like people and want to help them and those for whom money is the driver. There is a role for them all.

There are different routes to qualification. It takes 3 years to train as a solicitor, once you are a law graduate, and 4 years if you have a degree in another subject. If you have studied a non-law degree it is important that it is an academic one to show the ability to think analytically. There are no set ‘A’ levels needed to study law at University and no preference for Maths, Languages, sciences, or humanities.

Academic ‘A’ levels are necessary. You should study what you enjoy and are good at.

Not all lawyers are solicitors. There are 130,000 solicitors and 15,000 barristers, for whom the qualification route is the same as far as the LPC. To become a barrister this is followed by an academic training course (‘BPTC’) and practical training (a ‘Pupillage’).

Lesser-known, perhaps, is the Legal Executive (or CILEx), who works alongside solicitors. As well as law exams, 5 years of qualifying employment is required. There is a fast-track for graduates. Once qualified as a Legal Executive, one can take further exams and then progress to the LPC to become a solicitor; often this is done part-time, whilst working in a law office.

From 2016 legal apprenticeships are available and this route takes 5-6 years of on and off the job learning, after achieving good ‘A’ levels, and is likely to include a part-time degree.

Time To Help - The Norfolk Hospice Needs a Clock Expert

The Norfolk Hospice is looking for someone who can help them price three beautiful clocks which have been donated.

The tall clock was donated to their Fakenham shop. It is believed to be a Regency 8 day long case clock made in Strabane.

“This is all the information that we have” says Barry Francis the Norfolk Hospice Distribution Centre Manager, “we know even less about the other two clocks we have”.

The other two clocks came to the Hospice through their house clearance service. Pictured is a very heavy, what appears to be a marble clock made in Paris with the name “HRY MARC” and not pictured is a smaller less ornate eight day clock.

“We have previously appealed to the public to help us make the most of our donations with much success and are hoping that someone will come forward this time as well” says Barry. “Our supporters are so generous with their donations and we pride ourselves on researching items fully before putting them out for sale”.

The money raised through the Norfolk Hospice shops makes a vital contribution to the funding of the Hospice helping to continue to provide free palliative care and support to more patients than ever before.

One thing I tell all aspiring lawyers is that you need to be prepared to work hard and, in the absence of genius, there are no shortcuts. As well as academic ability, determination and motivation are fundamental; subject to that the law is worth investigating as a career by all.

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ART AND CRAFT IN A SMALL CHURCH

paintings and scenic and nostalgic cards. Her work is widely collected from Auckland, New Zealand to the United States. She looks forward to welcoming you on 5th and 19th of February.

Sundays 12 and 26 February Rosalie Osborne Gibb - Local artist Rosalie’s art reflects her love

The art exhibitions will be running concurrently with the Snowdrop Sunday afternoon teas, when the churchyard is carpeted with aconites and snowdrops. Hot drinks, delicious homemade cakes and a good selection of books to buy or exchange.

Rosalie Osborne Gibb Sophie at Sunrise

St Margaret’s Church, Thorpe Market, NR11 8UA. 1pm - 4pm each Sunday, free admission

Local artists will be exhibiting in this very pretty (warm!) church each Sunday during February, each with a selection of original paintings, prints, cards and gifts for sale. Meet the artists and maybe find yourself a masterpiece!

Sundays 5 and 19 February Gillian Eustace Gillian is a Norfolk artist inspired by the local landscapes, Broadland and the coastal views, resulting in watercolour, pen and wash and acrylic

Gillian Eustace Cley Mill

of the coast and countryside, from sand, surf, big Norfolk skies and sunsets to flora, fauna, iconic structures, boats and trains. Rosalie’s art, photos and cards have sold privately and through galleries and exhibitions including The Guildhall in London, with paintings and photographs finding their way around the UK, Europe, New Zealand, South Africa, Canada and America.

Theatre’s plea for more behind the scenes helpers

A community theatre is appealing for people to join its unsung “cast” of helpers who work away from spotlight to help it stage drama, cinema and music.

Sheringham Little Theatre has an army of about 80 folk who give their time for a variety of roles from usher duties and selling programmes to distributing posters and serving in the coffee bar.

Come and join us: Volunteers Graham Now it is looking to bolster the ranks, Austin (left) and Nick Jones and is particularly keen to find those who can tackle • Fundraising – ideas and organisation • Handyman and maintenance work to keep on top of minor repairs • Backstage crew roles from props to scenery – and even stage management for local productions.

• Costumes – laundry, ironing and repairs Theatre director Debbie Thompson said “Without our marvellous volunteers we simply could not survive.

“If we had to pay for all the things they do it would just not be affordable. But we are a Little Theatre with big ambitions and we want do more in the community we serve – and we need more people to help us.

“Some of the jobs need some skills, but enthusiasm and time are just as important.”

Mrs Thompson said the theatre was particularly keen to set up a fundraising team, who could come up with ideas for events, organize and run them and encourage the community to hold money-spinning functions to support their local theatre.

There was a real sense of team spirit and family among the volunteer team and the theatre ran social events during the year, she added. Volunteers also get invitations to private events at the theatre.

Long-standing helper Wendy Austin, who is the theatre’s volunteer champion, and helps in the Hub coffee bar with husband Graham, said ”We love the theatre and want to support it and the local community. It is great to meet other people – from the public to other volunteers.

She also provides ‘digs’ for visiting actors throughout the year – and the theatre is also looking for more people to house cast members

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Dancing in the rain, Cley Marshes. Exhibition. Wednesday 11 – Tuesday 24 January. 10am – 4pm. Free.

Walk With the Warden, Cley Marshes. Guided walk. Wednesday 18 January 10.30am - 12.30pm / £3.50 NWT members, £5 non-members / Booking essential: 01263 740008.

Yoga for health, Cley Marshes. Guided walk. Wednesday 18 and 25 January. 5.30 – 7pm / £8 per session / Booking advised: 01263 740008.

Creating a waders wall hanging. Thursday 19 January. 10.30am 3.30pm / £22 members, £26 non-members / Booking essential: 01263 740008.

Ramble and roast, Cley Marshes. Guided walk. 10.30am – 12.30pm, Sunday 22 January / £12 NWT members, £15 non-members / Booking

The Owl and the Star

The children of Worstead Pre-school enjoyed putting on a Nativity Play for their families called ‘The Owl and The Star’.

Children thrilled their parents with their dancing, acting, and singing (including solos) as

Goats return to Cromer

they retold the tale of the birth of Jesus. Afterwards they were lucky enough to enjoy a Christmas Fayre and a

North Norfolk District Council moves town’s famous Bagot goats into Happy Valley Last year NNDC’s eight goats managed the habitat on Cromer’s overgrown cliff, and now the Council are setting them the same task at Happy Valley.

The Bagot billies, that have appeared on TV and in newspapers, have returned to the town and to a new home. The fenced off area in Happy Valley will be grazed by the goats to keep unwanted plants and excessive growth to a minimum.

Cllr Angie Fitch-Tillett Cabinet Member for Environmental Services said “We’re so pleased to have the goats back in Cromer. I have been asked by lots of people in town and further afield when the goats will re-

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Guided walk of the new land, Cley Marshes. Guided walk. 10.30am – 1pm, Tuesday 24 January / £3.50 NWT members, £5 non-members / Booking essential: 01263 740008.

Wildlife’s Wild Life, Cley Marshes. Exhibition. Wednesday 25 January Tuesday 7 February, 10am - 4pm / Free.

Grey seals, Cley Marshes. Evening talk. Thursday 26 January, 7pm supper, 7.45pm talk / £10 members, £12 non-members (price includes supper) / Booking essential: 01263 740008.

Circuit of Cley, Cley Marshes. Guided walk. 10.30am – 12.30pm, Friday 27 January / £3.50 NWT members, £5 non-members / Booking essential: 01263 740008.

For further information see www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk or call us on 01263 740008. visit from Father Christmas!

If you would like to visit pre-school with a view to your child starting, or put them on our waiting list, please telephone Sue or Paula on 01692 535692,or visit our website for information at www.worsteadpreschool.co.uk

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“The goats have proved to be a real draw to the town, a talking point for residents and an added sight on the visitor’s list of great things to see in Cromer. They are also incredible habitat managers. I hope they’ll enjoy their new home and work hard to get it shipshape.”

While a new area of land for the goats was identified and then securely fenced, the Bagots were grazed on land in Kelling.

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Pot Roast Pheasant with Cider and Bacon Stay

wrapped up nice and snug and we’ll see you for dinner from January 21st.

A happy New Year from all of us at the Grove.

After a busy Christmas period we are closed for a few weeks for a lick of paint and some renovation work. At the time of writing there is a large trench spanning the south lawn in preparation for new electricity cable, and the kitchen staff have been doing the spade-work while the restaurant is closed. They will come back in to a newly decorated kitchen though, so hopefully that will some reward!

Whilst the weather is still cold this pheasant dish is just the thing to bring a smile back to your face and some warmth to your cockles!

Ingredients 50 g Butter 2 Pheasants cleaned 100 g Bacon Lardons 1 Onion chopped 1 Celery Stick 4 Sage Sprigs 2 eating Apple, cored and cut into large chunks 500 ml Cider 300 ml Chicken Stock 1 Savoy Cabbage, finely shredded 100 ml Double Cream Mashed Potato, to serve (optional)

Method 1) Heat oven to 190 /170C fan/gas 5. Melt the butter in a large non-stick flameproof dish.

Season the pheasants, add to the dish and brown on all sides.

Remove from the dish and set aside.

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2) Add the bacon, onion celery and sage to the dish and cook for 10 mins until the onion is soft and the Bacon is crisp. Carefully pour off any excess fat.

3) Return the pheasants to the dish and scatter over the apples 4) Pour over the cider and chicken Stock, bring to a simmer, cover with a lid and cook in the oven for 25 mins until the birds are cooked through.

5) Remove the birds from the dish and keep warm. Return the dish to the hob over a high heat. Let the liquid bubble until reduced by half, then add the cabbage, cover with a lid and cook for 3 mins.

Add the cream, check the seasoning and continue cooking for 1 min more.

Serve the pheasant on top of the cabbage mixture with some mashed potato if you like.

Could you make a New Year’s resolution to help people in your local community? That’s the question being asked by Norfolk Community Transport Association (NCTA).

There are nearly 50 community transport schemes operating across the county but, as NCTA chair Kate Gill explains “our schemes rely heavily on the important contribution made by volunteers giving of their time and energy – as drivers, administrators, trustees and passenger assistants - but we are especially short of drivers. We’re in urgent of people who are willing to give a few hours of their time to drive local residents on straightforward but essential journeys.

In a mainly rural county like Norfolk, community transport is many people’s only means of getting to and from healthcare appointments or just to the local shops. Around 250,000 journeys a year are provided across the county, helping local residents live independently and access social activities, education and employment. It plays an important part in tackling social isolation and is especially important for older people and those with disability issues, but can also be a lifeline for younger people and families who lack their own transport.

“We’re very lucky in Norfolk” added Kate. “Many communities have a volunteer car scheme, a local community-run bus service or dial-a-ride scheme offering responsive and accessible travel option – but we do need drivers and would urge anyone who feels they might be able to contribute to the wellbeing of others in their community to get in touch to see how they might be able to help.”

Commercial operators often find rural routes uneconomic and in some areas of the county there are just no transport choices available. Some community transport schemes serve just one village, others provide extended Dial-A-Ride bus services across wider areas and still others arrange social trips and days out.

If you could help as a volunteer driver, or would just like to find out more about what might be involved, please visit www.ncta.org.uk or call 01362 698216.

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North Norfolk District Council Big Society Awards Launched Volunteer Awards – Call for Public Nominations

Do you know someone who deserves to be thanked for the work they do in the community or an organisation which deserves praise?

North Norfolk District Council is organising a Big Society Awards Night to thank the people and the projects that help to create a strong community.

The Big Society Awards Night, which has the support of North Norfolk Radio, will be held at Sheringham Little Theatre on 23 March 2017 to celebrate the Big Society community spirit that helps to make North Norfolk such a great place to live.

People are being asked to nominate a project or a person that has made a difference in their community by 27 January 2017.

Categories open to public nomination are:

• Big Society Community Project Award - for projects that are based in or benefit people in the district

• Big Society Voluntary Services Award for Sport - for someone who has made an outstanding contribution to sport in the district • Big Society Voluntary Services Award for someone who has made an outstanding contribution for young people in the district

• Big Society Voluntary Services Award for someone who has made an outstanding contribution for older people in the district

• Big Society Voluntary Services Award for someone who has made an outstanding contribution to their neighbourhood

NNDC will also be inviting projects which were awarded a Big Society Fund between 2014 – 16 to make nominations in two other categories which are: • Outstanding Contribution to a Big Society Funded Project - by an Adult

• Outstanding Contribution to a Big Society Funded Project - by a Young Person aged under 18

(NNDC will be writing to the projects to ask for nominations directly)

North Norfolk District Council will also be presenting a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Cllr Tom FitzPatrick, Leader of North Norfolk District Council and Chairman of the Big Society Fund Panel, said “The Big Society is all about supporting community projects and these awards are all about recognising the exceptional community spirit in our area.

“Everyone who contributes to their community and helps others deserves recognition and I hope people will come forward with their nominations and publically thank the people who help others.

“Since 2012 the Big Society Fund has funded over 163 community projects to date to the tune of £1,294,433 including: renovating play

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and recreational areas, creation of new community amenities, provision of sports hubs, and equipment and improvements to village halls.”

A Big Society Awards event was held for the first time in 2014; this will be the second awards ceremony. For the first time members of the public are being asked to make nominations, the project or person does not have to be connected to a Big Society Funded project.

Gary Mulligan, Station Manager at North Norfolk Radio said: “This is a real chance for the people in the community to give recognition to the individuals that go that extra mile by giving something back without asking for anything in return.”

To put forward your nomination please:

• Download the form from www.northnorfolk.gov.uk/community/18426.asp and email the completed nomination form back to Supporting.Communities@ north-norfolk.gov.uk or post to Big Society Community Awards, NNDC, Holt Road, Cromer NR279EN

• Or call 01263 516248 for a hard copy of the form

• Or pick up nomination forms from North Norfolk District Council reception.

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Mundesley Coast Management Scheme – Public Drop-in Session

Outline proposals for the Mundesley Coast Management Scheme will go on public display on Tuesday 17 January.

The public drop in session and exhibition will be held at Coronation Hall in Mundesley on Tuesday 17 January from 2pm to 7.30pm.

An outline business case for Mundesley Coast Management Scheme is being developed to help attract funding and gain approval for the work.

It is expected that the final scheme will cost between £1 million and £1.5 million pounds.

The public drop-in session will explain what options have been shortlisted for further consideration for the scheme and what the next steps will be. It is hoped the event will help people understand the need for the scheme, what is and isn’t possible, be aware of how coastal management schemes are funded, enable people to give feedback on the shortlisted options and understand what the next steps are.

“We spend around £310,000 every year to maintain 21 miles of coastline that’s £14,700 a mile. On top of this defences do require more substantial investment and in order to do this we have put an additional £300,000 of district council funding towards this scheme to help secure further government funds.”

People are invited to drop into the event and speak to a member of the North Norfolk District Council coastal management team to find out more about coastal management options for Mundesley.

Cllr Angie Fitch-Tillett, Cabinet Member for the Coast and Countryside at North Norfolk District Council said “Coastal management is an ongoing process. The Mundesley Scheme has been included in the Environment Agency’s six year programme and this is the next step in the process.”

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Latest round of Big Society Fund grants agreed

More than £72,283 of grants agreed Rugby, Racketball and Squash players of all ages, young Scouts and Air Cadets and users of several village and community halls will have improved facilities thanks to the latest round of Big Society Fund grants agreed by North Norfolk District Council.

NNDC's Big Society Fund offers grants of up to £15,000 to voluntary and community organisations based in North Norfolk.

Since the fund started in 2012, more than £1.3m has been awarded to 173 community projects.

The panel that agrees the grants met last week and awarded ten grants totalling £72,283. The awards are subject to each group agreeing to formal terms and conditions.

BSF grant awards in this round were to:

• Cromer Lawn Tennis & Squash Association (£11,198.45) towards the refurbishment of the Squash/Racketball courts and improving the shower facilities.

• 2534 (Fakenham) Squadron - Air Training Corps (£12,000) towards the Adventure Training equipment and clothing for cadets taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh Awards.

• High Kelling Village Hall (£5,000) to connect the Village Hall foul water to the main drainage sewage system.

• Holt Rugby Football Club (£10,000) towards the refurbishing and replacement of the training ground pitches floodlights.

• Holt Town Council (£10,000) towards the purchase and installation of 24 brass plaques and 6 noticeboards for the Holt Heritage Owl Trail.

• Age Concern North Norfolk (£3,896.46) towards the purchase of 10 x Laptops and software (MS Office and internet security licences), laptop cases, mice, mouse mats, memory sticks, printer, print cartridges and paper for the Intergenerational Learning Project.

• 1st Rural Roughton Mill Scout Group (£6,558) to purchase 10 replacement single paned, wooden framed windows for the Mill Tower.

• Sharrington Village Hall (£8,787.18) to replace glass in the village hall windows, purchase new energy efficient lighting and heating, install a new dishwasher and replace the cooker.

• Sutton Village Hall (£2,270.80) to replace the existing not-fit-for-purpose wall mounted heaters with electric cool touch radiators.

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Cllr Tom FitzPatrick, Leader of North Norfolk District Council and Cabinet Member for Big Society, said “I am really encouraged so many communities from all across North Norfolk have come forward with projects seeking support from the Council’s Big Society Fund during this round.

“All of these groups are working incredibly hard to make things happen, to improve their local community, and their passion and dedication is evident.”

The next round of applications closes on 6 February 2017. Eligible applications will be considered by the BSF Grant Panel on 6 March 2017.

A prospectus is available to applicants, and contains comprehensive guidance to support the application process.

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Complete with organ accompaniment.

Anthony Gowing, a nationally renowned organist, has a particular passion for accompanying silent movies on the organ. For this very special occasion, which is to raise much needed funds for the Sheringham and Cromer Choral Society (where Anthony is accompanist), he will accompany the full length feature film “The Phantom of the Opera” which was made in 1925 and stars the then very popular Lon Chasey.

Free entry – no need to buy tickets in advance. There will be a retiring collection (recommended minimum donation £8). This is a great opportunity to do something a little different on a February evening at the end of half term and help a good cause in the process. St Peter’s renowned “posh” refreshments will be available.

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Dance for Fun

The Dance for Fun girls presented their annual Christmas Show at Worstead Village Hall on Saturday 3 December.

This was an amazing night of singing, dancing and Christmas Poems from 17 girls aged 7 to 13 years.

They then went on to perform in Cromer for the Senior Citizens Christmas concert, where they sang and danced four festive numbers to entertain the crowd.

Finishing off what had been a very successful year, the girls performed their Christmas routines at a care home for the elderly.

Broadland Chess Club

Chess has been very high profile in the news recently with the exciting World Championships taking place and Magnus Carlson retaining his title for the 2nd time at the tender age of 26. However people of various ages enjoy playing chess whether as a hobby or at tournament standard.

In the first of an occasional series of player profiles here is Heather Enid Wells’ story in her own words.

"I learned the moves and some simple endgame exercises at school, but the only time I had really played any games was during a pouring wet holiday camp week with my family. My brother and I started it and in no time the cafeteria was filled with chess players. After that I had forgotten about chess until three years ago when a friend talked me into a game. I couldn't remember much from my schooldays, but I instantly knew it had hooked me, and I just had to try to learn it. I started attending the Tuesday afternoon board games session at Norwich Forum Library, and soon found myself with a lot of new friends of all ages and a passion for chess, despite being a very weak player. Paul Badger invited me to join Broadland Chess Club, where again I found friendship and help, and my

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We currently have teams from the age of seven up to veterans, totalling around 100 players from across north east Norfolk and especially the North Walsham and Bradfield local area.

We are running free sessions for beginners at the North Walsham Sports Centre – just come along and try it : Boys & Girls aged 6 to 9 - 10am – 1130am on Tuesday 14 February & Tuesday 4 April

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The photograph shows Heather on the Left and her friend Sally Marias at the Glass House.

As we move into 2017 Broadland Bitterns are lying 3rd in the Norfolk County Chess Association league, Division 1, and have reached the semi-finals of the Williamson Cup due to be played in February against Wymondham.

Broadland Chess Club meets at the Kings Head, Coltishall on Monday and Wednesday at 7.30pm. https://www.facebook.com/broadlandchess.club https://sites.google.com/site/broadlandchessclub

Fundraising update :

Our fundraising is well under way now, having raised over £15,000 towards our pavilion repair and renovation. Bradfield CC have been selected by Waitrose in North Walsham for their Community Matters for January – please do use your green token to support our worthy cause.

The club is improving facilities for our changing room areas, especially for youth teams. We would welcome any direct donations, help with expertise, materials or labour through to sponsorship and have a range of opportunities for individuals and businesses to be involved to support our cricketers and supporters at Bradfield, continuing the legacy and the family friendly atmosphere of our local cricket club.

Solid home victories against Saffron Walden and Sudbury in their last two games of 2016 saw the Vikings begin the New Year in fifth place in London Division One North.

Unbeaten Tring are the runaway leaders, nineteen points ahead of the Vikings who trail second placed Chingford by nine points. The Vikings travel to Tring on 21 January, with Chingford visiting Scottow a week later.

The squad has been bolstered by the return of Guy Salzado for a couple of months and are looking forward to Ryan Oakes being fit after his injury.

Matt Hodgson (pictured) was December's Chalk Hill Brewery Player of the Month. Head of Rugby James Brooks said of the fly half "Matt's play shows a maturity far beyond his years. He implements game plans well, is always looking to improve, and gives 110% at training and in matches."

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game began to improve and to grip me even harder. Before I knew it, I was playing in the League, in tournaments and even for the County, in the lowest sections, of course. Chess is a beautiful game that can be enjoyed at any level and I certainly do."

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