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Quiz Success at Paston Sixth Form College

Over 100 students and staff raised ÂŁ250 for Breast Cancer Research by holding a Christmas quiz and raffle.

Throughout the year, students at Paston support a range of charities.

This time the Student Executive at the College decided to support breast cancer research.

Breast cancer is the UK’s most common cancer, with nearly 50,000 women diagnosed each year.

Students felt this was a very worthy cause.

The quiz covered a range of topics with rounds on music, current affairs, sport and Christmas. After a hard fought battle the winning team consisted of Ian Simpson (Chemistry Teacher), Carole Martin (Science Technician) and three students, Stan Clarke, Lucy Harrison and Chloe Higenbottam.

It was a brilliant way to end a successful term at Paston.

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Cromer and Wells benefit from £100,000 government grant Coastal Revival Fund helps two heritage sites in North Norfolk

A £100,000 government grant will help breathe new life into two heritage sites in North Norfolk.

The Cromer West prom Art Deco block renovation and the Wells Maltings Project have been awarded £50,000 each under the national Coastal Revival Fund scheme.

The purpose of the Coastal Revival Fund is to help kick-start the revival of at-risk heritage sites that have potential to create opportunities for new businesses and jobs.

It seeks to support communities looking to unlock the economic potential of those hard-to-tackle buildings, facilities and amusements such as piers, lidos and proms.

The Cromer grant will be used by North Norfolk District Council to support the renovation and rejuvenation of the Cromer West promenade Art Deco chalet block.

The block was severely damaged in the storms which ravaged the North Norfolk coast in December 2013.

The Wells grant will help the Wells Maltings Trust develop a landmark heritage,

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The Coastal Revival Fund money will pay to refurbish, repair and reconfigure the existing Maltings building.

Cabinet Member for Assets Cllr John Rest said “Both the Cromer and Wells projects support the local economy and help create income for the community. We appreciate the fact that both of these bids were successful and look forward to the projects proceeding in the new year.”

Norman Lamb MP commented “I am delighted that Cromer has won this support. All along the North Norfolk coast we have seen two years of hard work to get back to ‘business as usual’ after the Tidal Surge. Communities have really pulled together. This is another piece of the jigsaw and I hope Cromer prom will continue to go from strength to strength,” said Mr Lamb.

Becky Jefcoate, Wells Maltings Project Development Manager, said “We are very excited to hear the good news about the Coastal Revival Find, which will help us transform the Maltings into a landmark visitor attraction next year for local people and visitors to enjoy.”

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As I have worked for 2 larger local firms I know what clients want and expect. My charges are significantly less than other solicitors in North Norfolk or Norwich and I provide 22 years of expertise and exceptional service.

The common misconception is that a larger local firm or city firm is better but this is incorrect. A client just pays more.

When a client rings or walks through the door they invariably get to speak to me as this personal and direct approach is important to my clients and I. I ensure complete confidentiality is an absolute priority. I am one of the few solicitors that offffers a free first appointment so that clients can come in and obtain some initial advice and discuss costs and then make an informed decision.

I advise new clients to “shop around” as I know that my charges are significantly less than other solicitors but I can offer the same expertise, if not better. I have and can act for clients across Norfolk and the Country as we now have the use of Skype, emails etc. so it enables me to act for clients further afield. The reason that clients, near and far, instruct Silver and Ward is because of my expertise, exceptional service and competitive costs.

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The popularity of cosmetic procedures is on the rise. A high proportion of men and women would consider surgical or non-surgical procedures today.

There have been amazing advances in technology and our understanding of age related changes allowing us to achieve results with minimal recovery time.

At the same time there has been a shift in attitudes. Stretched artificial appearing facelifts of the 70s are out. Patients today want a natural, fuller and fresher appearance.

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Cromer New Year’s Day Fireworks

On behalf of Cromer New Year’s Day Firework Committee, I would like to say a big thank you to everyone that made this year’s event the most successful in raising over £12,000.

The many people behind the scenes who help put this all together, and particularly to Clive Casburn of Premier Fireworks, who creates a very special and individual display, that makes this a ‘must see’ way of beginning the New Year.

Thank you too, to the very generous folk who donate towards the event, which will enable us to put on next year’s event, and give grants to local good causes. Any group or individual who would like to apply for a small grant should contact Cromer Town Council(clerk@cromertown.org) Jim Bond Chair of Cromer New Year’s Day Firework

Hospice starts big plans for Patient Kitchen Garden

pice and its Social and Therapeutic Horticulture group as we know how beneficial gardening can be to vulnerable people. The Norfolk Hospice is also our Local Charity Partner for 2015, so it felt like the perfect fit for our store’s Here We Grow Gold project this year. From this donation I hope the group can enjoy the calming nature of gardening and create peaceful spaces for those who need it most".

The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House is currently in the middle of expanding its Patient Kitchen Garden to enhance the Gardening Therapy Programme.

Dobbies donation has arrived at the perfect time, as an extra-large wheelchair friendly greenhouse has just been put up by supporters of the Hospice and engineers from RAF Marham (CPL Mzungu, LCPL Dunning, LCPL Needham and LCPL Wailutu). The labour of the paths were donated by Martin Bacon Plant Hire, and a local charity called Phobbies who provide creative activities to disabled people will be making raised beds so all abilities have full access to the garden.

Dobbies in King’s Lynn have kindly donated £1000 towards the project, which was fantastic as Emma Shaw (Senior Palliative Rehab Assistant) who runs the Gardening Therapy Programme was able to hand pick a variety of bulbs, flowers and equipment tailored to the needs of the current patients.

The Patient Kitchen Garden faces onto fields which are jam packed with wildlife.

Patients can not only enjoy the gardening aspect but also the nature which accompanies it, thanks to their new bird table.

Victoria Emden, Community Champion at Dobbies Kings Lynn said the “Dobbies Here We Grow scheme aims to support our local communities to enhance green spaces and get growing. We were really keen to support The Norfolk Hos-

Mark Shea, Commercial Director at The Norfolk Hospice said “I would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who has supported this project, especially to Dobbies”. If any local companies would like to partner with us next year, please call the Fundraising Office on 01485 601701.

Norfolk Hospice Courtyard During the end of October, The Norfolk Hospice Tapping House courtyard at Hillington was transformed into a beautiful and peaceful garden for patients, volunteers and staff to enjoy!

Approximately 1100 plants from Crane Garden Buildings have been planted with the majority of these being grown by Norfolk nurseries. These award-winning plants were previously displayed at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Chelsea and Hampton Court Flower Shows.

20 tonnes of shingles has been laid which was donated by Middleton Aggregates. A further 7.5 tonnes of shingles and 4 tonnes of carrstone have been set which was donated

by Frimstones from their Snettisham quarry. 190 square meters of turf has been laid, curtesy of Q Lawn near Feltwell, and a rotivator was used to

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prepare the soil, loaned by Newmarket Plant Hire.

Alison Findlay (RHS Volunteer Co-ordinator) has helped provide some of the wonderful volunteers to dig, plant and rake. Stepping Stones, Norwich have also been helping, as have many of our own volunteers and staff.

Mark Shea, Commercial Director at The Norfolk Hospice said “The gardens are looking fantastic and everyone at the Hospice is extremely thankful for everyone’s help. A special thank you to Crane Garden Buildings and particularly Peter Mortin for designing, donating, sourcing and coordinating everything to make this all possible”.

If you would like to volunteer as a gardener on a regular or casual basis at the Hospice we would be delighted to hear from you, please call Davina Clarke (Volunteer Co-ordinator) on 01485 601700.

THE NORTH NORFOLK GARDENER

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Annual weeds Bring up annual weeds by shallowly working the soil with a hoe. If you hoe too deep it may bring up ungerminated seeds to the surface.

Common annual weeds include Chickweed This weed thrives on rich soils, quickly smothering other seedlings and spoiling the appearance of borders.

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Over the years there have been some bizarre and unusual art installations in the Turbine Hall of Tate Modern in London. The current work is called Empty Lot and is the work of Mexican sculptor Abraham Cruzvilleges.

Two large stepped triangular platforms, created with scafolding, support a grid of triangular wooden planters. Each planter was filled with soil collected from parks, heaths, commons, green spaces and gardens across London. Some compost was added and the planters are lit and regularly watered. However nothing has been deliberately planted in the soil. Flowers, mushrooms or weeds may or may not grow, dependent on what is already in the soil, what seeds or spores are carried in the air or what people drop into the structure.

For the artist the project is about feelings of hope and expectation, as much as it is about whatever may or may not happen over the six months of the installation.

Equally, back in the ordinary world, it is always amazing what grows in any soil that is left uncultivated in our own gardens. Weeds can grow in great variety and numbers and at amazing speed which can intimidate the gardener. These weeds can be controlled but

Perennial weeds If you wish to use a weedkiller, treat perennial weeds with the ‘systemic’ weedkiller glyphosate, which is applied to the foliage but absorbed into the plant’s sap stream. The chemicals go all the way to the roots and kill all parts of the plant. It’s a slow acting but efficient method.

Common perennial weeds include Ground Elder Underground stems grow beneath the soil surface and wind indiscriminately around garden flowers. Patience is the key if you want to dig out these rhizomes and the job may have to be repeated several times. You can apply a glyphosate-based weedkiller. Alternatively you can lay a weed control membrane between plants to help suppress the weeds.

Dandelion Recognisable to us all – you can dig out the long tap root by hand or spot treat with a glyphosate stick. Further follow up treatments may be necessary.

Bindweed The twisting stems of bindweed can swamp flowers and shrubs in borders. Try pushing a pole or cane into the border next to the bindweed to encourage it to climb and then apply the systemic weedkiller with less risk of it getting onto nearby specimen plants.

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Remove it promptly before it flowers.

Shepherds purse Rosettes of leaves grow all year round sending up characteristic heart-shaped seed pods after white flowers.

Buried seeds can germinate after 30 years of lying dormant in the soil, so prevent a potential problem by removing plants and seedheads as soon as you spot them.

Groundsel Produces seeds all the year round. Although hoeing seedlings is effective, remove larger uprooted plants as these can still set seeds that will germinate.

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Norman Lamb welcomes North Norfolk beer as guest in Parliament’s Strangers’ Bar

Norman Lamb helped to celebrate a local business success in Parliament’s famous ‘Strangers’ Bar’ last month.

The event was organised to celebrate 50 years of Maris Otter barley – a variety that a number of local brewers use to make craft beer.

The North Norfolk MP was joined by representatives of Hempton-based grain merchants H Banham and by David Holliday of Norfolk Brewhouse of Hindringham as well as Broadland MP, Keith Simpson.

Norman Lamb pulled pints of Moongazer Ale, brewed by

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Art Exhibitions 2016 St Margaret’s Church, Thorpe Market

St Margaret’s Church is very well-equipped colour, for displaying visual arts, wall to wall vertical pen and screens, modern heating and lighting, level acwash and cess, car park, kitchen etc. As part of its busiacrylic ness plan to secure the future of the church, paintings the Parochial Church Council allows the and scebuilding to be used free of charge by communic and nity artists, who negotiate a profit-sharing nostalgic arrangement with the church. cards.

by Max Brooker Her work Once is widely again, as collected from Auckland, New Zealand to the part of the United States. She looks forward to welcomtraditional ing you on 7 February.

‘Snowdrop SunSunday 14 February – Rosalie Osborne Gibb days’ at Local artist Rosalie’s art reflects her love of Thorpe the coast and countryside, from sand, surf, big Market Norfolk skies and sunsets to

by Gillian Eustace Church, flora, fauna, iconic structures, local artists boats and trains. Rosalie’s art will be displaying their work. Doors are open and cards have sold privately from 1pm and entry is free. In addition to the and through galleries and exFebruary exhibihibitions including tions, four other The Guildhall in Lonexhibitions are aldon, with paintings ready booked for and photographs find2016. Enquiries ing their way around welcomed. the UK, Europe, New

by Chris Potter www.thorpemarZealand and America. ket.org.uk.

Meet Rosalie and see her diverse paintings in various mediSunday 7 Februums, watercolour being the favourite. ary – Gillian Euby Rosalie Osborne Gibb stace - Gillian is a Norfolk Sunday 21 February – Max Brooker artist inspired by the local landscapes, BroadMax has been painting for about 30 years and land and the coastal views, resulting in wateris currently exploring 'real life narrative' paint-

HELLO - AND GOODBYE!

The first Briston Organ Show of 2016 will be both a happy and a sad affair, because we will have one of our favourite artists playing for us, but it will be his last ever organ show concert! The artist is the very talented Michael McAneny, who had delighted our crowd of live music lovers many times over the last few years. However, he has other things he wants to do in his life, and he decided to make 2015 his last year on the organ circuit - but as we like him so much, and he likes us so much (!) he has kindly offered to do us an extra special very last show on Fri-

JAZZ IN JANUARY

Jazz continues to flourish in this region. Over the last few years, The Goat Inn at Skeyton has developed a reputation as the home of traditional jazz in North Norfolk and the very popular Norfolk Dixieland Jazz Band will continue to play Sunday afternoon sessions on the first Sunday of the month in 2016. The exception will be March when it will be the second S unday. The music

ing, preferring the immediacy of watercolour in capturing light, tone and colour, the subject matter of painting being less important than developing its dramatic potential. Max paints a range of subjects including trains, pets and landscapes, is currently working on a Remembrance Parade painting and is hoping to show a series of paintings depicting crowd scenes in our principle Norfolk seaside towns.

Sunday 28 February – Chris Potter - Chris studied art at college and returned to his Norfolk roots in 2003, having been born in Coventry to an old Great Yarmouth family.

Chris does not restrict his paintings to the Norfolk landmarks that he loves, painting animals and historic aircraft too. In the late 90s Chris earned a name as a cartoonist, having several published in various magazines, before returning to his first love of painting using mainly acrylics.

He has taken part in several exhibitions locally and has accepted several commissions.Photo 5 St Margaret’s Church, Thorpe Market St Margaret’s Church, Thorpe Market

day February 12th. He plays all types of music using his trusty Yamaha digital organ, and always gets a packed house to hear him perform!

The show is at the Copeman Centre, Briston, Friday 12 February, starting at 7.30pm, with doors open at 7pm. Advance booking is almost essential now, as we can only seat just over 100 people. Tickets are £6 each, and you can book yours now by 'phoning Carol on 01263 860844.

The Copeman Centre is warm and has very good acoustics, comfortable seats, easy free parking right outside, and a wide level entrance which makes it ideal for our disabled visitors. If you want an evening of truly great live music, in the company of a very pleasant and humourous young player, do come and join us!

starts at 1.30pm. and admission will be free. You can just drop in for a drink and enjoy the atmosphere or choose to eat in the garden room, where the band plays, or in restaurant. If you would like a table for lunch, however, it is essential to book.

Tel: 01692 538600. The regular band is John Gooding (cornet), Tim Densham (clarinet and saxophones), Bill Brewer (trombone), Peter Gregory (banjo and guitar), Liz Underdown (bass) and Vic Brown (drums).

Jazz at The Hub, the bar at Sheringham Little Theatre, is another success story. The venue provides an alternative to traditional jazz with an emphasis on small combinations of musicians from within the region playing a variety of styles.

Since the venue started promoting monthly events on Sunday evenings in September 2014, it has had capacity audiences. The first date of the New Year will be 31 January when local trombone maestro Dave Amis will lead the eclectic

Cyan Traces. The band always plays new and varied programmes, which keep it fresh and appealing. The line-up will be Dave Amis (trombone), Holly Graham (vocals), Tom Harris (piano), Ivars Galenieks (double bass) and Alex Best (drums/percussion). Tickets £10 from the box office Tel: 01263 822347 or on-line at www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com

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Chairman Darryl Biss thanked those who made the weekend possible saying "we are a small committee and it is fantastic that we have been assisted by so many local businesses and individuals in many different ways, to be able to give away £3000 is a fantastic achievement for all involved."

Rock Bodham Presentations

Proceeds from the Rock Bodham charity music event have been distributed to worthy causes at a special handover event held at Bodham Red Hart.

Rock Bodham, which was held over two days in July and attracted over 1000 people has donated funds of £3000 to 9 local charities for 2015.

The committee donated money to four Bodham causes, Bodham Playing Field (£500), Bodham Church and Village Hall (£250 each) and Bodham Croquet Club for lawn improvements(£100).

A further four charities were nominated by local businesses and individuals who have given their time or services to ensure the event could run at all.

Cargills farms, who loaned us use of a generator nominated the Buckingam Emergency Food Appeal (£200). Mik Godfrey, who has for the previous 4 years donated his time to bus people back to local towns nominated Sheringham RNLI (£200) and presented the cheque to senior helmsman Dave Hagon.

Will Beeson of PREVA Produce, who donate a curtain side lorry which is used as stage for the event, nominated East Anglian Children's Hospice (£200).

Mike Waters, who compered Rock Bodham as well as playing, suggested a further donation to Norwich Soup Movement (£150).

The final cheque of £1000 was presented to Janet Acott, for the Ronald Macdonald House Charity (Camberwell) in memory of Janet's son David, who lived in the village and died earlier in the year aged only 17. The charity provided them with home from home accommodation when David was in hospital for a prolonged period. Janet was supported by many of David's friends and family at the handover.

Speaking after the handover, event secretary Callum Ringer said it was important “we raise money, not just for village organisations but also recognise charities which help people from the village. We are really pleased to be able to raise some money for a charity close to the hearts of David's family and friends, and in his memory".

The handover was closed by a set from local duo AudioJack.

Rock Bodham 2016 will take place on 23 and 24 July and will be the fifth edition of the event. More details will be announced for this early in the new year.

Rabbit Friendly Veterinary Care Recognised In North Walsham!

We are proud to announce recognition of Toll Barn Vets , North Walsham, as a Rabbit Friendly Veterinary Practice by the Rabbit Welfare Association.

What does being rabbit friendly mean?

To be recognised as a rabbit friendly practice we had to meet strict criteria and demonstrate expertise in rabbit care. After qualifying I obtained the European GP Certificate in Exotic Animal Practice which recognises additional skills and knowledge caring for Exotic pets including small mammals such as rabbits. Toll Barn Veterinary Nurses also undergo training caring for exotic pets after qualifying. Rabbit Friendly criteria also benefit our other patients, for example, all our patients undergoing surgery (even routine neutering) receive pain relief for several days after surgery to ensure their comfort and speedy recovery.

Does this mean you have specialised equipment?

Yes! Facilities at Toll Barn Vets provide the best care for your pets. Designed to minimise patient stress, waiting areas and hospital wards are separate for cats, dogs and exotic pets with a dedicated isolation ward to nurse infectious cases without spreading disease. Facilities also include a Fresh Air System removing stale air and bringing in fresh warmed air to reduce “vet” smell. Our anaesthetic protocols also differ to many practices. We place Intravenous catheters in all patients (including rabbits and exotics) and tailor our anaesthetics to each individual. Our anaesthetics include

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Sevoflurane gas, frequently used in human medicine, and one of the safest anaesthetics available and to keep your pet as safe as possible, all anaesthetics are monitored by qualified nurses not lay staff. In order to achieve Rabbit Friendly Practice status we had to demonstrate high levels of diagnostic equipment including our in-house laboratory providing rapid blood, urine and faeces tests, digital x-ray, ultrasound, ECG, blood pressure monitor, endoscopes (small cameras used to visualise inside pets and often to take biopsies or remove foreign bodies reducing the need for surgery), and dental equipment specifically designed to treat rabbit dental abscesses and disease.

Our Rabbit Friendly status is a great step forward in caring for rabbits allowing us to continue offering quality care for all pets. If you would like more information please give us a call 01692 407126 or call in to meet the team! Keep an eye on our Facebookand www.tollbarnvets.co.uk for rabbit awareness week!

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Construction begins on new affordable homes for Upper Sheringham Building work started last month to create a new housing development in Upper Sheringham, which will provide eight new affordable homes for local people.

The new properties, located off Blowlands Lane, are being developed by Broadland Housing Association in partnership with North Norfolk District Council, transforming the site of the former Council Depot which has been vacant for many years.

With property prices in many areas of North Norfolk having risen beyond the reach of many local people, the mixture of two, three and four bedroom homes, will be a Rural Exception Housing scheme. These are sites where an exception has

been made to normal planning policy to allow affordable homes to be built to meet local housing needs.

Andrew Savage, Executive Partnerships Director at Broadland Housing Association, explained “Rural Exception Housing schemes are a key means of providing affordable homes in rural areas. This development will give local people an opportunity to remain living in their community.

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forward to breathing new life into this vacant site. ” North Norfolk District Council’s Cabinet Member for Strategic Housing Cllr John Rest said “The delivery of affordable housing for rent is one of the Council’s most important objectives. This partnership with Broadland Housing Association, Upper Sheringham Parish Council and the Homes and Communities Agency will create eight rental properties in a rural area, supporting the local economy and contributing to community cohesion.”

The start of construction was celebrated with a traditional ‘sod-turning’ ceremony attended by representatives of Broadland Housing Association, North Norfolk District Council and Upper Sherringham Parish Council.

The new homes are expected to be completed by September 2016 and will be available for affordable rent. Properties will be let to households in local housing need and prioritised to those with the strongest connection to Upper Sheringham and immediately adjoining parishes of Beeston Regis, East Beckham, West Beckham, Bodham and Weybourne. Anyone wishing to apply for one of the properties will need to have registered in advance.

For further information and to register see the ‘Your Choice Your Home’ section on North Norfolk District Council’s website www.northnorfolk.org or call 01263 516375.

Christmas Thanks From Toll Barn Vets

We would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who helped with our Christmas Charity Appeal. Our “Feed a Stray For Christmas Day” received a great range of donations of cat, dog and rabbit food whilst our “Festive Lucky Dip” raised a fantastic £90.00 towards the care of sick and injured pets being cared for by local charities. We also attended the RSPCA East Norfolk’s Community Action Day where we assisted in providing free of charge health checks and flea and worming treatment to over 90 cats and dogs. Many of the sick and injured cats, dogs and rabbits we have helped RSPCA East Norfolk care for over the past year are now searching for new homes so if you think you could offer them a loving home please contact the Adoption Line on 07867 972870.

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Local girl achieves her childhood dream and is awarded Doctorate of Philosophy in Ireland

Amy Lusher was deputy head girl at Sheringham High School (2006) and attended Fakenham College (2006-2008). After moving to Plymouth for her undergraduate degree, Amy moved to Ireland to take up a PhD research position in marine pollution at Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT).

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A keen swimmer and kayaker, Amy grew up loving the ocean. She spent her summers and some winters on the beach or in the sea between Sheringham and the family’s beach hut at Cromer. She says her interest in biology and marine life stem both from her mother, Anita Lusher's interest and love of nature, as well as her late grandfather Ken Durrant's passion for insects.

Dr Lusher’s research was the first to examine the distribution of microplastics in the North Atlantic and Arctic oceans. During her research, Dr Lusher developed new methods for sampling at sea, and techniques for the detection of microplastics in animals. Dr Lusher published the first reports of the presence of this emerging pollutant in the North Atlantic, Arctic Ocean and in whales. She has published her research in internationally renowned journals including Nature’s Scientific Reports.

Through enhancing our knowledge of microplastics, Dr Lusher’s research provides the foundation for assessing the ecological risks posed by microplastics. She was honored to accept her Doctorate in her family’s presence when they attended her graduation ceremony in Galway in November.

Amy Lusher, Sheringham, UK who was conferred with a PhD pictured with her mother Anita Lusher, and her grandparents Pat and Albert Ellis

Microplastics, which are tiny fragments or fibres of plastic, are an emerging pollutant of global concern. They are formed either from the breakup of plastic litter in the ocean or discharged directly from industrial and domestic effluent. Little is known about their effects on ecosystems, yet they continue to become more abundant and are found in every ocean on

Amy would like to thank her family and

RECORD ROTARY CHRISTMAS SLEIGH COLLECTION

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friends from Sheringham and surrounding towns for their continued support throughout her research, and she dedicated her final thesis to her great-grandmother, Ena Moss (Smith) of Sheringham, who passed away last year but was extremely proud of her great-grandaughter and would share stories about their respective adventures from travelling the world.

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Cromer and two days outside Morrisons, the Club raised over £1600! A large amount of this will go to the President’s preferred charity - the Canaan Homeless Centre in Sheringham.

Some £250 was collected during the first evening followed by £274 the following night. Then, on the Friday and Saturday at Morrisons, the Club collected £448 and £642 respectively.

“No one can quite believe this year’s collection”, commented Club President, Debz Conisbee. “Indeed, it is twice the amount raised last year and beats the previous best over recent years by over £200. We are so grateful to the people of North Norfolk and to our collectors – both from within the Club and friends from outside.”

A major portion of the proceeds will be presented to the Canaan Trust at a special meeting of the Club on January 27.

Photo 1 Father Christmas greets a Cromer family Photo 2 Rotarians gather for the evening sleigh collection

I have been cut out of a Will – What can I do?

As a general rule of thumb, people in England and Wales can leave their property in their Wills to whoever they wish. After all, it is the whole point of going to the cost of having a Will in the first place. The courts can decide if a Will is valid if the deceased’s capacity at the time of making the Will was impaired or if it can be proved they were unduly influenced by another to leave their estate to them entirely or in greater measure than they would have done. However, there may be nothing that can be done to overturn the Will itself where these cannot be shown to have occurred.

There may however be another protection for someone close to the deceased where they have been cut out of the Will. The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act 1975 allows, in certain circumstances, for payments to close family to be made out of the estate despite what the intentions of the deceased were in their Will. It is also possible that promises that were made by the deceased may be enforceable.

Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act 1975 The Act makes it possible for close family and dependents who are not adequately provided for financially under a Will, to apply to the Courts for an order that they should receive reasonable provision from the deceased’s estate.

A spouse that is cut out of a will can generally expect to receive a considerable payment. The Courts are likely to order that provision should be made that is reasonable for the surviving spouse to have, whether or not the spouse is financially secure or not. Children of the deceased, or another dependent relative, might get a lesser payment that is sufficient to ensure that their everyday needs are paid for.

It is possible, and in fact quite regular, for these types of claims to be brought by several different people against the same estate. This is especially likely to be the case in disputes involving a long-running sibling rivalry and subsequent fallout or a family argument of perhaps the elderly widow(er) and the fresh on the scene, younger love interest.

Under the Act, the Courts are required to take into account many factors in deciding whether to make an order for provision of the disappointed dependent and if so, the amount that the dependent requires from the estate to be provided for adequately.

Diabetes UK North Norfolk Group

Through the North Norfolk Group's fundraising activities this year we are again able to offer a limited number of FREE support holidays, organised by Diabetes UK, during the summer of 2016.

These will be available for children and young people with diabetes between the ages of 7-10 and 11-17 who live in Norfolk.

Even where such an order is made by the Courts, the Will, as created and signed by the deceased, remains valid. After the terms of the order have been satisfied, the Will continues to apply to the rest of the estate subject to any further order of the Courts. This is true of all gifts under the Will and all powers provided to the Executor(s) of it.

Proprietary Estoppel A person may be granted relief where there was a “representation or assurance made to the claimant pertaining to an interest in identified property; reasonable reliance on it by the claimant; and detriment to the claimant in consequence of that reliance. The claimant has to show that it would be unconscionable for the person who made the assurance or representation to go back on his word, and deprive the claimant of the proprietary interest he had been led to expect.” In plain English, this means where the deceased made a promise to someone that the Will would leave them something, but then the Will did not in fact do so. If the person acted on that promise, and suffered a loss, then they can seek to enforce the promise to receive the property in spite of the Will.

Take for example the model of this family business. If the father is the sole owner and has four children. Children 1-3 each leave home and pursue extremely successful careers in the city. Child 4 however enters the family business at 16 when he leaves school and remains there his whole life, without taking a wage and living with his parents on the assurance from his father that the business would pass on to him. Father dies and the Will leaves the family business to all four children in equal shares. Children 1-3 are delighted because on top of the city salary, they now have a 25% share of a reasonably successful local business. Child 4 has devoted his entire life to the business without taking a salary and ends up receiving the same share of the business as his brothers and sisters. The rules of equity determine that this is not fair and Child 4 could reasonably make a claim for the entire 100% share of the business.

Again, the Will remains valid, but the specific property in question no longer forms part of the estate.

These are just two of many potential issues that may arise with the passing of a loved one. At Clapham & Collinge we can provide you with all of the necessary information, support and legal advice on Will disputes and how they can be resolved. If you require advice on Will disputes please contact Tammy Parnell on 01263 820468 or email ttp@clapham-collinge.co.uk . If you require advice on any other legal matter please contact Clapham & Collinge Solicitors on 01263 823398 or email info@claphamcollinge.co.uk

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. 100% of them said that they had benefited from their holiday.

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

Details of the holidays for 2016 will be available from us early in the New Year.

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Christmas Window Winners M&D Butchers were delighted to win the 2015 Norwich Food and Drink Christmas Window competition.

Proprietor Martin commented ‘we are slowing getting sorted after taking over the shop from Icarus Hines in November last year. It was great to win after working for Icarus for 24years - he obviously taught me well!’

Chilli & Chocolate Braised Venison...

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

After a tremendously busy Christmas period we’re closed for January to give our staff a well-earned rest. We are lucky enough to have a superb team here who all work very hard and we appreciate everything that they do.

Our winter menu has been very well received and Icarus Hines’ Norfolk venison was the undoubted star. This version has an unusual chocolate and chilli twist, perfect for warming up those long nights before spring arrives.

We look forward to seeing you all in 2016.

Ingredients 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1½ kg diced stewing venison 3 large carrot, roughly chopped 1 onion, roughly chopped 1 tbsp cumin seed 1 tsp ground coriander large pinch of chilli powder 1 red chilli, whole 1 heaped tbsp plain flour 500ml red wine 300ml beef stock 400g can chopped tomato

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Method Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Heat the oil in a large casserole dish and brown the meat in batches. Add the vegetables in the dish and brown lightly, then stir in the spices, chilli and flour, and cook for a few mins. Pour in the wine, stock and tomatoes, then add the herbs. Bring to a simmer.

Cover with a lid and put in the oven for 1 hr 30 mins, then remove the lid and cook for a further 1 hr until the meat is really tender. Remove from the oven and leave to cool slightly, then stir in the chocolate and serve.

Songbird Survival

Eddie, Lynn and the volunteers at Songbird Survival held a special evening at The Lighthouse Inn in Walcott on 4 December when Keith Skipper conducted the draw, making for a very entertaining evening.

Chairman Robert Middleditch and Michael Hope from Songbird Survival also attended.

Organisers would like to take this opportunity to thank local businesses and local people who kindly donated prizes. The total raised was £1,130.

‘It is nice to know that local people can be so generous’ said Eddy ‘especially local residents who have given items for our table top sales which we hold throughout the year. We must also thank Steve at The Lighthouse Inn for all his help and support. Thank you everyone who comes to our sales and give us their support’.

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The Regency Act 1937 and restrictions on the use of LPAs Written by Miranda Marshall – Director at Hayes + Storr

The case of XY v Public Guardian (2015) involved a very wealthy individual who in making his Lasting Power of Attorney (“LPA”) wished to impose detailed guidance and tight restrictions upon his Attorneys.

The case was brought by the Public Guardian (“PG”), the head of the administrative arm of the Court of Protection, who refused to register the LPA because of the conditions. XY was a high-worth individual who owned assets in numerous countries and wanted to include additional safeguards. The conditions were intricate and aimed to ensure that decisions could only be made on his behalf when he clearly lacked capacity and there was a genuine financial need for a decision to be made. The provisions were lengthy (5 sheets) and required 2 psychiatrists’ opinions and the opinion of a ‘Protector’. The role of the Protector was to review the medical evidence before the LPA could be used.

These provisions were similar to the Regency Act 1937 (the law that governs how decisions would be made in the event of the monarch lacking capacity). The Protector was a third- party who had to agree with the medical evidence before the powers conferred on the Attorneys by the LPA could be used.

The PG objected on the basis that most of the conditions imposed were an unreasonable fetter on the Attorneys’ power to act and were therefore ineffective under the Mental Capacity Act. One of the main concerns was that the ‘Protector’ was not an Attorney, yet was in a position to interfere with the Attorneys’ duty to act in the best interests of XY. The Protector was not bound in law by the same duties as the Attorneys.

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the prescribed form of an LPA, or not.

There is something akin to a government health warning in the new-style LPA, as follows: “Be careful – this can make your LPA a lot less useful.

Your attorney might be asked to prove you do not have mental capacity each time they try to use this LPA”. The question therefore is does “a lot less useful” mean the same as “ineffective”?

The Senior Judge who decided the case told the PG that “it is not part of his statutory duties to police the practicality or utility of individual aspects of an LPA.” This was a polite rebuff to the PG not to involve himself in such matters. The conditions in the LPA were difficult and complex but did not make it ineffective.

The case makes it clear that there is a distinction between a Protector who confirms incapacity (allowed) and third parties sanctioning decisions of attorneys (not allowed).

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The children have been learning all about the fantastic life-saving work of WWF and have produced magnificent projects, which are on display in the school.

Through their indepth investigations into the different species (which are endangered or on the brink of extinction) and being so moved by watching the report on Prince Harry, who had been to Africa and seen the devastation that was left behind by poachers, they decided to do a planned afternoon of fund raising.

They wanted to raise enough money to sponsor a snow leopard for a year. The class made cakes and treats to sell and created animal themed games with ‘yummy’ prizes for a small charge. The children had put together the afternoon themselves; with a touch of creative cake design from their teacher Ms Croft; which made it extra special as its success was down to

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When asked why they thought it was important to help, their fundamental message was that if we don’t save the animals now, the animals will not be here for our children and our children’s children. Their hope was by highlighting the animal’s plight, they could help raise awareness and help stop the animals from dying out.

Sophie Thompson, one of the pupils from Oak Class, said that if she could do one thing to help she would like to work with the charity in the animals’ natural environment. It was a sentiment shared by many of the class.

The children are sending letters to Prince Harry explaining what they have been doing to raise awareness and stepping forward together to join the good fight. The children were hoping to raise £36 to cover the cost of adoption for a year but ended up raising £139, which will be spent on sponsoring three endangered animals for a year!

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As part of their independent learning, German students at Paston Sixth Form College were asked to produce posters, articles and podcasts on a variety of different topics. The project was run as a competition, and it was Year 12 student Harriet Bradnock who handed in the winning contribution - a beautifully designed poster advertising the German City of Cologne and its various tourist attractions.

Impressed by the outstanding quality of the work (and knowing that the student was heading to Germany to visit the Christmas markets), Harriet’s teacher got in touch with the Tourist Information Office of Cologne to ask them if they were willing to sponsor a little prize, and indeed they were more than willing to help.

Having received a copy of the poster, they decided not only to surprise Harriet with a small gift but also asked for the poster to be published in ‘Stadt Intern’, Cologne’s magazine for the city’s employees and their families.

Harriet and her family visited Cologne over the Christmas period, where Harriet was presented with a range of gifts relating to Cologne from the Tourist Information Office.

Harriet said “her family enjoyed the visit to Cologne, especially the historic buildings, and meeting the local people who were extremely friendly and welcoming.”

Well done, Harriet!

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