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Sparks make a difference at Hospice

Staff at the King’s Lynn branch of Marks and Spencer spent 80 hours during two days volunteering at The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House on 5 and 6 June.

Forty members of staff from the High Street store helped plant 40 rose bushes, paint a family therapy room and serve tea and cake to patients in two hour shifts. They also helped out in the fundraising office and at the Hospice’s shop on Broad Street.

The project was part of celebrations marking ten years of Plan A, which helps charities, communities and the environment. The project provided the Hospice with a £500 donation, which was used to purchase the roses and paint for the room. Staff in the branch raised an additional £170 at a cycling event in store with the funds going towards new furniture for the family room.

Patients attending the Hospice’s ‘Monday Morning Meet Up’ were

Over 100 NNDC Litter Picks

North Norfolk District Council works with communities to carry out more than 100 litter-picks in one year.

In the past year, NNDC’s Environmental Services Team has supported 107 community litter collection events, helping keep our beaches, towns and villages clear of rubbish.

The Council support came in the form of rubbish bags, bin bag hoops and litter pickers loaned to local groups, as well as picking up the litter that is collected for free.

In 2016, NNDC worked with schools and local groups from across the district to help them look after the environment, and helped North Norfolk join in the Great British Spring Clean and Clean for the Queen campaigns.In 2016, NNDC helped Sheringham Community Primary

Weybourne Fun Day

Weybourne Fun Day is on Sunday 13 August from 10am to 4pm - opposite Weybourne windmill on A149.

treated to cakes from the M&S café.

Chief executive for the Hospice Lyndsay Carter said “We really appreciate the M&S team’s efforts. It was great to have them here. They came when we were celebrating national Volunteers’ Week which was great.”

Leonora Norris, who works at M&S said they had picked Tapping House because they recognised they could make a permanent difference to the charity.

The Hospice is always looking to work with local businesses.

Anyone wishing to support the Hospice can contact the fundraising team on 01485 601701.

School’s Eco Group by supplying them with 10 litterpickers and 10 bin bag hoops.

Head teacher Sue Brady said “The work the Council is doing on encouraging litter picking and educating people in why it’s so important is great. Our Eco Group has gone from strength to strength and the equipment donated by NNDC has helped us no end.”

Picture shows Sheringham Community Primary School’s Eco Group with NNDC Environmental Services Officer Richard Crabb (on left)

Cost is £3 per car. There will be a marquee full of arts, crafts and local food stalls, games, displays and attractions - including free children's disco with games, fun dog show, children’s rides and car boot area along with hot and cold refreshments and bar available all day.

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For more information, contact Karen 07775 741752 or karen.wr@hotmail.co.uk. In aid of Weybourne Community Fund - Reg. charity No. 1084183

EastCoast Artz at Thorpe Market

The very pretty St Margaret’s Church in Thorpe Market will once again be hosting the EastCoastArtz Summer Exhibition from 11 – 14 August, open daily from 10am until 5pm. On 11 August only “Art in the Evening” from 6pm until 8pm. Entry is free and refreshments are available, A variety of work on show will include, paintings, collage, textiles, driftwood items, photography, sculptures, prints and cards.

Artists taking part include, Edy Ward, Susanne Lakin, Ken Riches, Jeny Walding, Bill Firmin, Maureen Cherry, Nigel Paterson, Chris Dean and Carol Gibbons.

Come and enjoy art in this beautiful little Georgian church.with level access and car park.

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North Norfolk District Council working with local businesses to crush litter in Cromer and Wells Solar smart ‘Big Belly’ bins to help at litter hotspots

Twelve revolutionary bins are being installed by North Norfolk District Council in Cromer and Wells to reduce litter overspill during busy times.

The ‘smart’ solar-powered litter bins are larger than a traditional street bin and when litter reaches a certain level inside, or at pre-programmed intervals, a hydraulic ram compacts the litter so levels do not overflow. Restaurant businesses that create high volumes of packaging waste are contributing funds to the NNDC project, including Cromer’s No 1 and Platten’s and French’s fish and chip shops in Wells.

The new Big Belly bins can take approximately eight times as much litter as a traditional street bin and are powered by a solar panel fixed to the top of the bin, using sunlight to charge the internal battery. The sealed bins cannot be accessed by vermin such as rats or birds, and Council Officers can monitor contents levels or check when the bins have been emptied using an online system.

Marcus French, of French’s Fish and Chips, said “As a take-away fish and chip shop we understand we share some responsibility for the packaging overflowing out of bins near our restaurant in Wells. We are pleased to be able to show the community we care about our town and the local environment by contributing to these new solar bins.�

Philip Platten, of Platten’s Fish and Chips, said “We’re really pleased to be working with North Norfolk District Council to keep our community cleaner and tidier and we know residents and visitors will appreciate the results.�

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Cllr Annie Claussen-Reynolds, North Norfolk District Council Cabinet Member for the Environment, said “Putting smart technology to work to help protect the environment is smart in itself. During the trial period these bins showed they could reduce litter overspill and therefore the amount of litter being blown around our streets. This then has a knock-on into saving money on the number of visits our contractors have to do to empty the bins.

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Children’s Art Project Exhibition Saturday 22 - Sunday 30 July Created by Holt Primary School Children Led by Liz McGowan, Environmental Artist At St Andrew’s Church, Holt

This summer the environmental artist Liz McGowan, is working with Holt Primary school children, to create an exhibition on the theme of ‘A Host of Angels’.

In June, Liz will be undertaking workshops with each of the year groups, using locally found natural materials. Taking Liz’s prototype example (above) as a starting point, years 3 & 4 will be using grasses, seeds and petals together with recycled paper that they have made themselves.

Liz will take them through the process of making the paper pulp and drying it on a frame to form the angel’s silhouette. These will be made into mobiles.

Years 5 and 6 will be making larger angels using sticks, branches, reeds and hessian, and they will be collaborating with years 1 and 2 who are making paper feathers for the wings. All the completed angels will be installed throughout the church, flying from pillars and suspended in the air to create the children’s vision of a heavenly host of ‘Norfolk’ angels.

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Britain’s Most Expensive Divorce Lawyer and the Need for Pre-Nuptial Agreements

The Daily Mail recently ran an article on Ayesha Vardag who acted for the German heiress Katrin Radmacher in 2010. This was the case that protected Miss Radmacher’s £100 million fortune from her ex-husband Nicolas Granatino because Neale Grearson of a Pre-Nuptial Agreement they had entered into.

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Inspiring Medieval Heritage

Local artists Susan Purser-Hope and Rainie Kay have got together to make new work inspired by Norfolk coastal church interiors.

A shared interest in history, roof angels and symbolism sparked off ideas which have led to a first showing of work at the NOVA exhibition taking place in Salthouse Church from July 1st 24th. The show is free to visitors.

With the rate of divorces in this country now approaching 1 in 2 the significance and future importance of Pre-Nuptial Agreements has never been greater. For a couple getting married at an early stage in their lives when their financial positions are roughly equal they might conclude that a Pre-Nuptial Agreement is not necessary. For those that might be entering into a second marriage or have inherited wealth earlier in their life Pre-Nuptial Agreements become very important and arguably vital. The Daily Mail quotes Ayesha as saying that “it is like thinking you don’t need fire insurance because your house won’t ever burn down” and that is a fair analogy. The discussion between an engaged couple about having a Pre-Nuptial Agreement may be a difficult one but arguably a Pre-Nuptial Agreement should be part of the pre wedding planning list along with booking a venue and ordering flowers. Is that an over materialistic approach or reality?

The increase in the divorce rate is not necessarily because marriages are less stable. The reality however is that everyone is living longer and during a marriage people do fall out of love with one another. Each (or both) spouses change and it is not an admission of failure to accept that. Making a Will is now accepted as essential (although scarily not everybody does have a Will). Lasting Powers of Attorney are catching up but are still not as widely used as should be the case. Pre-Nuptial Agreements are the next big growth area because in very uncertain times and the fear of what might happen on a divorce they are likely to become an even more essential part of pre-marriage planning. In fact there is an argument to say that with a Pre-Nuptial Agreement a couple should be even more confident about getting married as the fear about what might happen on a divorce and the financial repercussions is going to be safeguarded against.

The work of divorce lawyers could reduce substantially if everybody had a Pre-Nuptial Agreement. Rather like lawyers earning more money from disputes over Wills where they are not drawn up correctly (or there being no Will at all). Without a Pre-Nuptial Agreement the danger is that a divorcing couple are left in the hands of a Judge with ultimate discretion and no guarantee as to how such things as inherited wealth or pre-owned assets should be taken into account. Pre-Nuptial Agreements are not yet completely enforceable and there is still no legislation to give them formal status but if a Pre-Nuptial Agreement is objectively “fair” and the following three “rules” are carried out the starting point should be that the Pre-Nuptial Agreement is enforceable and it would be for the person opposing it to show good reason why it should not be upheld: 1. Both of the couple take independent advice from a Solicitor.

2. There is an exchange of financial information so that each knows what the other is worth.

3. The Agreement is not entered into too close to the marriage and usually this should be more than 28 days beforehand.

There will always need to be provision for a change or at least a review should there be a fundamental alteration in the situation. In particular if the couple have children that could be a “deal changer” so there does need to be careful drafting of the Agreement.

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Both artists have been inspired to acquire new skills for their project. Susan has expanded her glass-fusing techniques with new materials, and Rainie has taught herself vitreography – printing from glass plates. She also hopes to learn Coptic bookbinding to create her own version of a medieval manuscript.

Susan works in glass and Rainie is a printmaker and mixed-media artist. It is their first collaboration and they have plenty more ideas they would like to develop further.

‘We found we had a shared interest and fascination for the medieval world and have the good luck to now live in a place where we have such wonderful opportunities for research and visits right on the doorstep. The roof angels and the medieval graffiti have been our starting points’, explained Susan.

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Cromer Pier Show 2017 - celebrating 40 years of first class variety from one of the UK’s most famous pier theatres

Back for another recording-breaking 40th year, Cromer Pier Show is now the only ‘end-of-the-pier’ summer variety show in the world and, if advance bookings are anything to go by, this year will see a high demand for tickets.

Returning, as top of the bill for a second year is comedian Phil Butler, who also appeared in the 1998 and 1999 shows. Phil is truly a comedy act like no other, using his razor sharp wit to inject his hilarious take on entertainment. His stage skills include magic, juggling and ventriloquism which, added to his wealth of experience, has made Phil a hit at both mainstream and alternative venues.

Also returning for a second summer season is Australia’s favourite comedy juggler, James Bustar. James appeared on Australia’s Got Talent and is now a headline act at performances and festivals across the globe. James may be the man that brings the laughter, but when it comes to performing, his dedication is no laughing matter! James has taken the business of laughter seriously, and has graduated from the World Renowned Flying Fruit Fly Circus. He can legitimately claim that he is one of Australia’s most talented and skilful jugglers. James has not revealed what he will be performing in this years show but one thing is certain it will be a mixture of daredevil and funny.

Making his first appearance at the Pavilion Theatre is comedian Joey Howard, one of the most enduring and versatile performers, whose oneman show includes comedy sketches, musical routines and impressions.

Joey specialises in observational comedy and mimicry, his show having been described as “a melodic multitude of madness and mirth”.

He is looking forward to this his first year in Cromer and performing on one of the most famous stages in the UK and working with Phil and the rest of the cast.

Making a welcome return for a second summer season is female lead vocalist Emily Yarrow.

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Male lead vocalist Lee Bright is making his first appearance in the Cromer Pier but is no stranger to Norfolk having appeared in the Thursford Christmas Spectacular. Lee is excited about his first summer season in Cromer and being part of such a famous

No variety show would be complete without its dancers and Cromer Pier Show is no exception. The Seaside Special Dancers will be working as hard as ever and displaying their talents in all forms of dance from tap to ballet. Add to this fabulous mix of talent, colourful costumes, stunning sets, lights and music, and you have a show to remember – the FAMOUS Cromer Pier Show.

The very talented and experienced Di Cooke returns for another year as devisor, director and choreographer, bringing her wealth of experience to a show that is now recognised nationally as an ‘incubator’ for talent, with many of today’s stars having trod the boards of the famous Pavilion Theatre, including Bradley Walsh, 2013 Britain’s Got Talent finalist ventriloquist Steve Hewlett and 2014 BGT finalist comedy impressionist Danny Posthill.

Di is not giving much away about this year’s show, except to say that it will be a celebration of 40 years of what is now the only ‘end-of-thepier’ summer variety show in the world and, as such, will give audiences an ‘all round variety show experience’.

Treats on offer at North Norfolk’s premier arts festival Big names at this year’s Holt Festival include Detroit born original 70s leather-clad rocker Suzi Quatro who has a catalogue of songs that have sold millions of records worldwide and earned her 101 weeks in the UK charts. Suzi has also enjoyed a long acting career appearing in TV shows including Happy Days, Minder, Absolutely Fabulous and Midsomer Murders as well as West End theatre runs, but she’s bringing her 7-piece band to Holt’s spectacular Theatre in the Woods to rock!

From closer to home, Rubber Ring is written and performed by High Kelling resident James McDermott, telling the story of sexually confused teenager Jimmy. Jimmy is a Morrissey obsessive stuck in Sheringham and when his idol is set to perform in London Jimmy flees to the city to find his hero and himself. Based on James’ own experiences of struggles with sexuality and regional identity, this insightful and very funny one-man play received rave reviews in Edinburgh and

London. Other drama includes verbal and visual comic treat The Gin Chronicles, set in 1940s radio studio

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Former UEA student Luke Wright is now one of Britain’s most popular poets. His multi award winning play ‘What I Learned From Johnny Bevan’ took the Edinburgh Festival by storm, sold out a three week London run, a 25 date national tour and he won an invitation to perform it at The Houses of Parliament! At Holt he will perform poems from his recently published book The Toll. A wordsmith at the top of his game, Luke’s verse ranges from the laugh out loud funny to poignancy. ‘Funnier

than most of the comedy on offer and more thoughtful than most of the theatre’ said one critic.

Author talks include former Observer Literary and Associate Editor, Robert McCrum, IVF pioneer Lord Robert Winston and Professor Michael Trimble with his tales of The Witches of Norfolk. One of the UK’s most experienced and respected broadcasters, Sue MacGregor CBE, will be in conversation with former MP Alan Johnson reflecting on 50 years in radio.

There’s also a visual art programme featuring two stunning loan exhibitions, the popular art trail and the winner of The Holt Festival Sir John Hurt Art Prize.

This year marks the end of Artistic Director Charles Pugh’s three-year tenancy. He commented ‘I’m so proud of this programme.

I think, perhaps the most diverse we’ve yet delivered with some of the finest music, theatre, comedy, cabaret/burlesque and literary events that Holt has seen’.

There’s lots more at the Festival which runs from 22-30 July. Full details and ticket bookings at www.holtfestival.org

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It’s Showtime …

Red Loft Theatre Company in collaboration with the Coronation Hall are bringing a week of live music and theatre to Mundesley this August.

The programme comprises three different unmissable shows over six nights. Whether you prefer to watch a series of Musical Showstoppers with songs from famous West End productions, travel back in time and sing your heart out with the 40s Show, or kick back and enjoy The Easy Showcase with a live band and singers, you will have a night to remember!

Red Loft’s NODA nominated director, Tracey Loftus is thrilled to be launching her new company in her old stomping ground of Mundesley and is delighted to be working with such a talented and dedicated team. Amongst the performers is celebrated soprano Zaira Palumbo whose recent credits include supporting the Royal Philharmonic at Taverham Hall and performing at the International Eisteddfod in Llangollen. In addition to appearing in all three shows, she is taking on the role of Musical Director and has been splitting her time between rehearsals in Norfolk, her private pupils and her studies at Trinity Laban Conservatoire in London.

Following recent successes at The Thursford Spectacular and Cromer Pier, Norfolk singer Eddie Bushell has found time to join the company in between his busy schedule with band ‘The Base Notes’. Keeping it local, Mundesley’s very own Lord of Cabaret, Pat Nearney, will be performing his hilarious ‘Cheeky Chappie' tribute to Max Miller in the 40s Show.

The audience will experience a cabaret environment with seating around tables in a relaxed atmosphere with a licensed bar available. All shows will have live music with professional musician and teacher Steve Fordington at the helm.

The shows run from 5 - 12 August with tickets costing £15 including supper. For more information or to book see the website www.redlofttheatre.com Telephone booking via Ticketsource on 0333 666 3366 (charged at £1.50 per booking)

A JOLLY JULY AT THE MUSEUM

Summer is here and we have loads happening in July at The Museum of the Broads in Stalham.

Our entry in the Stalham Wherry Trail

The successful launch of the Stalham Town Trail and the Wherry Trail have really helped bring the Staithe and town together. If you fancy an afternoon walk, why not give them a whirl? Full details at the Museum.

Norfolk Coast Bio Blitz

A partnership including the National Trust, Norfolk Wildlife Trust, RSPB, Natural England and the Holkham Estate, supported by the Norfolk Coast Partnership, have joined forces to undertake a BioBlitz of the North Norfolk Coast - a race against time to identify and record as many species as possible along the coast over a 24 hour period from Holme-next-the-Sea to Salthouse. There are lots of fun ways in which to get involved and help with this landmark event, with no previous experience or knowledge necessary. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk and search Norfolk coast Bioblitz for further details, get involved and to see the results. For more info: www.norfolkcoastaonb.org.uk

Our Toys and Models Day is on 16 July is well worth a visit. It is incredible how much intricacy goes into building the models.

Our popular Broadland in Pictures exhibition is a must see! Plenty for all the family too.

Go on check out our Trip Adviser reviews, keep up to date with the news on Facebook or Twitter @MuseumBroads. Full details of all events are on our website www.museumofthebroads.org.uk. #makeitstalham this July.

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Tricia Hunt has always had a passion for fabric, and has been sewing ever since she could hold a needle. This desire to make things turned into a business after she lived in USA for a while. This is where she’d discovered all the quilt and fabric shops & joined many classes to learn the art of patchwork and quilting.

She is joined by Steve Morgan her brother, who is a big hit with the ladies and is great at selecting colours for projects. Right-hand person Nina Smith, is an established quilter and enjoys

passing on her knowledge about quilting and of course chickens.

Together our passions are quilting. sewing, fabric and threads.

Add to that travelling, chickens, books, good food, chocolate and Jack Daniels.

All of these are best shared with family and friends… well almost, it’s best not to touch the chocolate or the Jack.

Our goal is for you to enjoy making and sewing as much as we do.

Summer Sale

Give yourself a break from watering the greenhouse or getting sand in your sandwiches, come and see us at Tuliptree from Monday 31st July to Saturday 5th August where you can pick up a bargain in our Summer Sale.

We are making room again for new Autumn collections and offering a Whopping 25% OFF ALL OUR FABRIC. (excluding our already reduced shelves).

Come in and tell us what your next project will be………

Looking for fabric? …then look no further…. we offer an ever expanding range of beautiful fabrics you won’t find elsewhere.

We are often described as an Aladdin’s Cave full of fabric naughtiness…

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Rabbit and Guinea Pig Awareness at Toll Barn Vets

Our annual Rabbit Awareness Week arrived at Toll Barn Vets last week and we were delighted to see so many lovely rabbits for their free health checks and goody bags. As one of only 3 accredited Rabbit Friendly Practices within Norfolk we are keen to offer the best care possible for Britain’s third most popular pet.

As more is discovered about rabbit behaviour, attitudes have started to change with regards to rabbit husbandry and welfare. Rabbits are social creatures and in the wild live within complex social structures and pet rabbits benefit from living with a rabbit friend as they will play, groom, and comfort each other just like cats and dogs.

It is advisable to neuter all rabbits as it not only stops unwanted pregnancies but also has significant health and behaviour benefits. Rabbits also need yearly vaccines against fatal diseases such as myxomatosis and VHD (viral haemorrhagic disease). There is also a new vaccine available here against VHD2 (a new strain of VHD).

Dog Show and Family Fun Day - to raise valuable funds for Wells Community Hospital Trust

Join us for a fabulous fun filled day for all the family … two and four-legged … at Creake Abbey from 10am to 4pm on Sunday 20 August.

Gates open & registration from 10am, with classes from 11am – 4pm.

Lots of fun classes for your dog to enter together with a huge array of children’s activities, as well various craft stalls and trade stands.

Plus all the other fabulous facilities at Creake Abbey, shops, Food Hall and Café.

We receive no core funding from the NHS, therefore have to rely on fundraising events throughout the year to ensure our sustainability, with one of our larger events now being our annual ‘Dog Show & Family Fun Day’.

Do join us for what promises to be a fun day with agility demonstrations, ‘Have a Go’ sessions, live music in the afternoon, children’s entertainer and

North Norfolk Photographic Society members were treated to a visit by Will Cheung FRPS on 21 June.

Will is the editor of Photography News, a free national tabloid-sized monthly newspaper which is distributed to many of the leading independent photo retailers (where you can pick up a free copy) and to most UK camera clubs - including this one!

Will was at pains to emphasise that he does not really regard himself as a professional photographer - that is not what editing a magazine entails - but he does have a passion for photography and could be considered rather more than an enthusiastic and talented amateur.

Will showed scores of his pictures, mostly centred around his interest in projects - photos on particular themes. He has worked on projects involving umbrellas, on the Docklands Light Railway, on Seaside Piers, on Seven Magnificent London Graveyards - and others.

Will spoke eloquently for two and a half hours as he showed his pictures and seemed at the end to be as fresh and vigorous as when he started, in spite of the sweltering heat that day!

For further details please contact the Club Secretary, Judith Wells at secretary.nnps@gmail.com or see the club website at http://www.nnphotosoc.org/

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Dr Faye Bethell BVetMed CertGP(ExAP) MRCVS,

Wells Community Hospital Trust is a local charity that provides a wide range of flexible and integrated health & wellbeing services for the community we serve. We support people locally to keep independent longer by the provision of high quality preventative clinical services and non-clinical therapeutic support within a safe environment. We are a really important community resource which addresses a wide range of social, emotional and practical needs holistically thus enabling people to take greater control of their own health.

North Norfolk Photographic Society

Meetings of the North Norfolk Photographic Society are normally held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays each month at Holt Community Centre.

Rabbit’s teeth grow continually (an average of 1cm a month!) and so we advise regular check-ups to spot signs of dental disease early. This is why diet and enrichment are so important.

Rabbits can live up to 10 years and following the excellent response to rabbit awareness week Toll Barn Vets are extending our rabbit and guinea pig friendly clinics.

This means we can offer free of charge clinics with our qualified veterinary nurses throughout your pets’ life so we can detect signs of ill health early, offer the best advice about preventative healthcare such as vaccinations and parasite treatment and also help with any behaviour problems you may encounter. We can also microchip your rabbit to help a safe return should he or she wonder off! With the right care and love rabbits and guinea pigs make fantastic companions, each with their own personalities so if you would like us to help care for your rabbit companion please give us a call on 01692 407126.

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A Grove Miscellany

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

Part 17 1978 to 2005 Continued

Meanwhile it had become increasingly difficult with travelling for me to work for the Highways Dept in Norwich so I started a small Civil and Structural Engineering Consultancy in what used to be the games room – now called The Study.

This went pretty well and after a few years John Robinson came to work for me and we got on well together tackling a whole range of jobs in Norfolk. My office was reputed to be the most tidy one in the county but there is some dispute about that. But somehow we knew where everything was and it was possible to look quite busy!

Harry was another wonderful Norfolk character.

He was a small thin man with a beard and had spent most of his life bricklaying and a lot of other odd jobs. He seemed to have no fear of anything. One day he was up on the roof and as a “safeguard” tied a bit of old binder twine round a chimney breast and then round his waist and payed himself out down the tiles. Having done whatever he intended he then retraced his steps to

the ridge and without bothering to undo the twine simply snapped it. An excellent bit of safety rope!

This caused great amusement to Peter Thompson, a Baptist minister who stayed with us regularly, who would often relate this story.

On another occasion we had just finished building the swimming pool which has an 18inch square air duct running all the way round it. I was concerned how we could clean it out. When I went out there I could not see Harry. “Harry where are you?” A muffled shout came from out of the air duct “I’m down here”. He crawled all round the full circuit of the duct with a dustpan and brush cleaning it out. If he had got stuck I don’t know how we could have got him out.

Harry was a great worker – once you had got him with you. But that was his problem – getting him there! He was incredibly gifted but seldom used his talents. Give him a musical instrument and he would pick it up and start playing. A pencil and piece of paper and he would draw cartoons. He had strong fingers and was a skilled leg spin bowler for Cromer Cricket Club. Batting was not his greatest skill though. He hurt his leg in one match and asked for a runner. Facing a ball he hit it into the covers and called for a run. Forgetting that he had an injured leg and a runner, he set off; his runner set off and the other batsman set off.

There was mayhem and all the fielders and spectators curled up with laughter.

Cromer had a good team and got to the final of the Carter Cup which was to be played at Lakenham. This was fine but two supporters of Cromer were big Mike (who weighed about 30 stone) and his little tiny mother. There was no way they could get to Lakenham and Cromer were worried how they would fare without them. They turned up at the ground to be greeted on the boundary by cardboard cutouts of Big Mike and little Mama – the work of Harry! The Carter Cup was duly won

by Cromer.

Blickling unveils new family friendly multi-use trail The National Trust has opened a new all-weather, multi-use trail at Blickling that will give families the opportunity to get active and discover the wider parkland and abundant wildlife that calls it home.

Officially opened in June, the route at Blickling offers a new 4-mile safe off-road path through the beautiful historic park and farmland. The new trail follows existing paths for all but 800m, with a new stretch completing a circular loop that avoids roads. The all-weather surface also means more people can explore the estate whatever the season.

Stuart Banks, Countryside Manager at Blickling, said “With more families visiting Blickling, it’s important for us to provide a safe place for them to enjoy the wider estate. Cycling is an activity that the whole family can enjoy together and this provides an easy, safe route to get them started.

“It’s a traffic-free environment, and has an all-weather surface that’s suitable for pushchairs and buggies too, so we hope families with younger children will now find it easier to explore the wider estate. It’s also suitable for adapted wheelchair users and we hope to have a mobility scooter available to hire in the coming months.”

The park is Grade II listed, which meant that very careful consideration had to be given to the material used for the trail’s surface.

National Trust Project Manager, Katherine Mortlock, said “Carrstone is a local stone that weathers quickly and gives a suitable surface for

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cyclists, walkers, runners and adapted wheelchair users. The conservation benefits of the path are already being felt and were one of the prime considerations of the project.”

The new trail has enabled Blickling’s countryside team to improve and repair many areas, which had previously been muddy or pot-holed from heavy use, making the park more accessible even in the wettest weather. There was also noticeably less damage during Blickling’s recent bluebell season, with visitors keeping to the well-marked path, protecting these native wildflowers.

The National Trust would like to thank our members, supporters, donors and visitors, without whom projects like this would not be possible. And with the trail starting and finishing at the Muddy Boots Café in the main car park, there's lots of opportunity for a well-earned treat too.

Photographs credit: NationalTrust/Antonia Gray

Rock Bodham

The final acts for this year’s Rock Bodham charity music festival have been confirmed.

The event, which takes place over the weekend of 22 & 23 July will be held at Bodham Playing Field on Saturday 22 July and the village’s Red Hart pub on Sunday 23 July.

Britpop covers band The Stereotypes and local bands Generals and Soul Alliance are amongst the bands to have been confirmed alongside DJ’s Naughty Daughty and 2016 Sheringham battle of the bands winner Liberty Popey.

The headline acts for Saturday 22 July are Bloodshake Chorus and on Sunday 23 July Red Leaf.

Festival secretary Callum Ringer said of this year’s line-up “Bloodshake Chorus played for us last year, in the middle of the afternoon, and went down really well - it was a no brainer to ask them back, and to put them higher up the bill. We are also looking forward to welcoming back Soul Alliance, and Generals from previous years, but we also have some new acts, and I’m really excited for Knotted, The Stereotypes and The Dulcet Tones”.

which starts from 1.30pm, there will be a children’s entertainment, stalls and fete games, bouncy castle and circus skills for the afternoon.

There will be a licensed bar and BBQ all day and into the evening as well as a raffle on both days. The event gave away more than £3000 last year to a range of local charities and has given away more than £15,000 since its inception in 2012.

The event organisers have put out a plea for more volunteers for the day to run a stall or game, or to assist on the BBQ and on the gates.

Callum added “To be able to make as much money as possible, we really need as many people to help as possible. We have stalls and games ready to go but they won’t run themselves, many hands make light work and if people can give up a couple of hours we can ensure we make as much as possible for charity.

Tickets for Saturday 22nd are £5 for adults and £1 for under 12s, under 3s free. Free entry to Bodham Red Hart on Sunday 23rd July – donations taken on the day.

Saturday 22 July : • Libertey Popey • Generals • Soul Alliance • TBC • 50 Miles High • Knotted • Dulcet Tones • The Stereotypes • Bloodshake Chorus • Naughty Daughty - DJ Set

Sunday 23 July : • TBC • Jim Higgs • Lovin' handful • Fat n Furious • Anix • Red Leaf

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NORTHREPPS OPEN GARDENS

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FANTASTIC RESULT – £3,657.81 RAISED! Hopefully, all are now recovered from the satisfied but weary feeling Sunday 4 June was an exceptional day for the and opened their gardens, that followed such an invasion! hard working fund raisers at Northrepps Open baked cakes, sold plants, Our village church, St Mary the Gardens - but it all came together beautifully! organised a photo-book of Virgin, needed to raise funds for The weather was ideal, the the last Open the upkeep of the churchyard, publicity extensive, the Gardens, adThe ever-young & energetic which costs in the region of £2,000 refreshments plentiful – and vertised and John Richardson distributing per annum. The Adelaide McGuinn the visitors arrived in their marketed the Bequest and the Parish Council his signs droves! We even had a visit event, put out contribute just under half of that from Norfolk Radio’s signs and organised the amount so the funds raised at this year’s Open ‘Treasure Quest’ team and garden leaflets, Gardens will keep things going for the next Sophie Little got to operate marshalled the traffic, couple of years. one of the trains so she could gave directions, We had so many repeat collect her next clue. So on directed the parking, visitors who really behalf of the organisers and gave piano recitals in enjoyed the day and Parochial Church Council a the church, showed talked about the differences Norfolk Radio’s ‘Treasure mega huge thank you to all their ponies, ran steam they spot each time.

Quest’ visited with Sophie who helped to make the trains for 7 hours nonMany remarked on the Little & Anna Perrott Open Gardens such a success! stop, made endless lovely atmosphere in the cups of tea and coffee, served What a feat – 536 visitors and £3,657 raised village and how lucky we ploughmans lunches, rolls and cakes Over 530 visitors were (over double our previous result!) all are to live in such a to the hungry hordes, washed and attracted to this event and Clearly many hours of preparation and much beautiful place. Who can dried the crockery and cutlery and 14 gardens took part effort was given by many to enable this result. argue with that?! cleared up after the event, counted Villagers and friends from further afield tended

NORTHREPPS GARDENS

Volunteers are needed to help with the village gardens next to the village sign and commemorative seat. This will involve only a few hours a month and an event is being planned to provide more information. If you are interested in being part of a group to help maintain the gardens, please express your interest to one of the contacts below.

Some great work has already been done in establishing the gardens for the village and it would be such a shame not to carry this work on.

Felbrigg Church Flower Festival

Felbrigg Church Flower Festival ‘Television Programmes’ will take place at Felbrigg Church, NR11 8PR on Saturday 15 July, Sunday 16 July and Monday 17 July from 10 am - 4pm daily.

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Flowers for foodies

that natural, wholesome look to their food, have resorted to using poisonous

By Beckie Grimmer from Norfolk Landscape Gardeners flowers, with some even and pansies/viomaking it onto a wedding las are good for There’s a fun new craze all about making your food cake! this – paint not only taste great, but look picture perfect too. PeoIf you have any doubts them with egg ple are finding ingenious ways to bring that flare and about the identification of white, cover extra colour, and a large number of innovative homethe flowers you’re thinking them in sugar chefs are decorating with edible flowers. of eating then it’s best to then leave them steer clear. Also make sure to dry. These Now, of course, eating flowers is certainly not a new you are using fresh flowers can just be eaten concept, but I’ve been seeing some great ways to inthat won’t have been exas a special corporate them into your dinner party, or simply posh posed to contaminants or sweet treat or up your granola to give you a morning perk. pesticides. There are plenty are scrummy on of flowers that are comtop of a cake Putting flowers into ice cubes preserves their colour mon and very easy to corSugar frosted flower petals with lots of fresh fruit and and shape and look fantastic dropped into a celebrarectly identify, so in this instance cream. tory glass of something fizzy. This works well with definitely stay within your comfort zone. Some exthe cucumber flavoured borage flowers in some amples are lavender, nasturtiums, roses, violet and Some flowers are simply used to jazz up a salad, I’m chilled Pimms. Some people might choose to save pansies, Primulas and day lilies (hemerocallis). particularly partial to the petals of the day lily, time by simply floating fresh flowers atop a punch Hemerocallis, whose flavour reminds me of fresh bowl.

There are of course pros and cons to growing your peas, or the peppery petals of a nasturtium nicely own edible flowers, not in the least that you’ll be eatcompliment rocket.

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Happisburgh Lifeboat Station Sleepless Night for Happisburgh Lifeboat Crew

Happisburgh RNLI Lifeboat Station volunteers were called into action at 2am on 2 July to reports of a missing swimmer at the back of reef two Sea Palling.

The crew were quickly out of their beds and the Station’s Atlantic 85 Howard Bell was on her way to Sea Palling with Tim Grimmer at the helm and crew of Cubitt Siely and Sam Gillard.

Happisburgh Atlantic 85 Howard Bell B-899 This was the first call out for the Howard Bell since arriving at the station in May this year - Tim Grimmer said “at first they were going to take the Station’s D class Lifeboat, but due to it being high tide with a strong ground swell it was not safe to launch”.

En route to Sea Palling they received an update that three people had gone swimming from a camp on the beach but only two had returned to the beach. Happisburgh Lifeboat carried out a shoreline search from Happisburgh to reef one at Sea Palling. They were joined by Sea Palling Lifeboat but after some time the crew were informed by the Coastguard that the missing person had been found safe and well.

The crew returned to Station, arriving back at 3.25am - the boat was recovered and ready for service again at 4am and the crew returned to their beds.

Tim Grimmer said “the crew and I were very pleased with the way the new boat had handled and operated on its first service”.

It is never safe to swim in the sea at night, as you lose your bearings very quickly and can get swept away by the tide before you know it. It is also harder for the rescue services to find you. The best advice for swimmers is to always swim between the flags on life-guarded beaches or if this is not possible to always have someone ashore who is able to call for help if anything goes wrong.

Cash Boost for Happisburgh RNLI Lifeboat Station

The Oddfellows’ Trafalgar Branch, based in North Walsham, took a trip to the RNLI’s Happisburgh Lifeboat Station on 18 June and presented the charity with a £500 cheque in support.

For over a decade, they have donated money to the lifeboat station, which is one of the eight local charities the Branch and its members regularly support.

Oddfellows Branch Chairman (Noble Grand) Jonathan Larter, who presented the cheque, said:“The lifeboat station’s heroic work in protecting and saving lives off our region’s coastline needs our backing as they rely heavily on donations to keep going. What the charity’s lifeboat, lifeguard and rescue crews do day-in, day-out is extraordinary, especially considering most are volunteers.”

Happisburgh Lifeboat Station’s Cedric Cox said “kind donations such as these from the Oddfellows makes all the difference. Thank you.”.

Jonathan added “The Society has supported the RNLI’s remarkable work since 1868 and continues to do so through regular fundraising – locally, regionally and nationally.”

The Oddfellows’ Trafalgar Branch arranges regular social events and activities in the North Walsham area and welcomes members from all ages and walks of life to get involved.

Branch Secretary Janet Larter, said “If you’re looking to be more active in the community locally through fundraising or volunteering

Memorial Angling Match raises money for Cromer RNLI

The last Wednesday in April 2017 saw a fishing match at Reepham Fisheries to raise money in memory of Jim Randell.

Over 65 people attended to fish against each other to net the heaviest catch. Jim had been a keen angler as well as a supporter of the RNLI and his

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opportunities, or simply would like to meet new people while enjoying some fun activities along the way, then get in touch. There’s a warm welcome guaranteed.”

The Sea

To live near the sea is a blessing, Like watching an ongoing game, Or a picture that's constantly changing, No day is ever the same.

The sea is deceptive and lethal, With plenty of differing moods.

It's also a brilliant provider Of a range of incredible foods!

From seaweed to fish, many a dish Can be caught 'neath the waves of our seas.

Lobsters and crabs, sardines and dabs Taste great cooked on outdoor 'barbies'!

Don't be fooled by this wonderful picture Of blue sea and warm golden sun, These tides drag the unwary under, They take man, woman, child - anyone!

Take note of the flags on the beaches.

At your peril ignore their advice!

They warn where and when it is safest, Disregard and you'll pay a high price!

One morning the sea's calm and gentle, Waves licking and lapping the shore.

The next day it's raging and crashing, Eroding the coast even more!

Beware inbound tides round the marshes, For it races through channels and creeks.

If you're caught in this maze, pray you can raise The alarm, or the outlook is bleak!

So remember next time you go swimming, To stay well within safety bounds, Or your visit could end with eyes brimming With tears, as you're swept out and drowned!

Frances Wraight

To receive a copy of the Oddfellows’ events diary, or information on becoming a member, contact Janet Larter on 01692 407852, email janet.larter@oddfellows.co.uk or visit www.oddfellows.co.uk.

To make a donation or to find out more about how you can support the work of the Happisburgh Lifeboat Station, contact Happisburgh Lifeboat Station Cart Gap.

The Oddfellows’ Trafalgar Branch is part of one of the largest friendly societies in the UK. Through friendship and social events, we help our members get more enjoyment out of life, and offer care, advice and support in times of need. We welcome everyone of all ages. It costs £30 a year (£28 by Direct Debit) to join and become a member of the Oddfellows’ Trafalgar Branch. Find out more at www.oddfellows.co.uk or call 01692 407852.

family decided the competition would raise money to support two causes – that of the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital Critical care unit and Cromer RNLI.

Reepham Fisheries gave access to the lakes for the day and each person who took part in the competition paid £10, with half being the ticket price and the other for a raffle ticket.

Mrs Barbara Randell visited Cromer RNLI to donate £551, being half the total raised, which will

go towards the general running costs of the station.

Paul Watling, Cromer RNLI station mechanic, received the cheque with many thanks and said a plaque will be put on the wall in the station entrance with Jim’s details on it.

Paul said ‘With the wonderful support of families and their donations, the RNLI are able to maintain the 24 hour cover to all who need it’.

Beautiful Eyes at Coltishall Clinic

Do your eyes give your age away? Erase signs of ageing, safely and quickly.

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Dr Sanjay Gheyi MBBS MS FRCS BCAAM Medical director and laser surgeon at the Coltishall Cosmetic Clinic explains.

Effects of ageing skin gradually creep up. You feel good but the mirror tells a different story! Women and men believe the body part that most reveals their age is the eye area, followed by hands and facial skin. They want simple aesthetic solutions that help them look as good as they feel and minimise the early signs of sun damage. One in three want to erase their skin’s fine lines and wrinkles.

OK, you have tried botox but it can only do so much. Although it is a wonderful tool in experienced hands, it is not going to address all the changes that occur with ageing.

So what are the effects of ageing that need to be addressed?

There are three main changes that occur with ageing. Loss of volume, loss of skin elasticity causing sagging skin and sun damage that affects the skin quality. In addition to these changes, wrinkles form because of repetitive movements of the frowning and smiling muscles.

How can we help you reduce first signs of ageing around the eye area?

Essentially we can address all three elements of ageing resulting in total rejuvenation. When you address all elements of age-related changes you produce natural looking results.

Careful use of botox and fillers or fat injection can restore volume reduce dynamic wrinkles formed by muscle over activity. Another revolutionary technique has been tear trough rejuvenation with hyaluronic acid fillers such as restylane. New injection methods now allow us to achieve excellent results without any bruising or downtime. Fat injections are also making a comeback and fat is an excellent filler to provide volume even in eyebrows and temporal hollows. It is especially attractive for patients who are considering liposuction. Suctioned fat can be used to provide a volumetric lift to facial areas or for the whole face.

We can use lasers to create a new skin and reduce and reverse sun damage.

This is only possible with a laser treatment or deep chemical peels. We do not recommend deep chemical peels around the eye area because chemicals can be difficult to control. Lasers however are very precise and can work in a very predictable manner. Finally if required we can use surgery to lift the brows or remove excess eyelid skin.

How do you perform eyelid skin tightening or skin removal to address more advanced changes of skin ageing?

Eyelid skin tightening remains a very popular procedure. Blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery is one of the most popular cosmetic surgical procedures worldwide. Ageing changes in this area are almost universal. Gravity and sun damage takes its toll along with genetics and ageing. There are changes with drooping of the eyebrows along with laxity of the thin eyelid skin.

How is laser eyelid surgery different from traditional eyelid surgery?

The traditional blepharoplasty is a more invasive procedure with considerable recovery period and often involves overnight hospital stay. It also often involves removal of muscle layer and fat from around the eyeball. More invasive a procedure, longer is the list of potential complications. Also too much fat removal can lead to a hollowed out artificial or operated upon look.

What are the advantages of our blepharoplasty technique?

With our technique the procedure is performed under pure local anaesthesia.

We have also learned that fat removal is to be avoided unless there is obvious prolapse or bulging of the fat pads. This provides a natural look. Use of local anaesthesia allows a quick recovery whilst use of the laser reduces bleeding allowing a much faster recovery and minimal bruising. Although the scar is very fine and placed in a natural eyelid crease, we can also use the laser a few weeks after the procedure to further improve the surgical scar if required.

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Northrepps Aerodrome Open Day

Northrepps Aerodrome is holding its Open Day on 22 July.

As on our last Open Day in 2015, Club members will have aircraft available for visitors to look at and talk to the pilots. Northrepps Model Flying Club will have lots to see and demonstrate.

Various aircraft of all types will be arriving throughout the day and there will be a BBQ/refreshments to enjoy whilst soaking up the aviation atmosphere.

Club members’ aircraft on show will include Paramotors, Microlights, Gyroplanes and Light Aircraft.

Providing the weather is suitable, Club members will again be offering short Air Experience Flights to our local visitors in return for a donation to the East Anglian Air Ambulance, represented by volunteer Jamie Edgehill who will have a stand with EAAA merchandise.

The last open day collected over £1500 for the Air Ambulance and we are hoping to do as well this year.

We are planning for Saturday 22 July 10am until 3pm but if wet or very windy we will open on Sunday 23 July instead. Entry is free. www.flycromer.com for information, weather station and webcams.

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District Council helps bring Screenon-Sea film festival to North Norfolk Pop-up cinema tour showcases archive footage of our coastline from last century North Norfolk District Council is supporting a film festival bringing old film footage of our resorts and beaches to life.

Screen-on-Sea celebrates the UK’s rich moving image heritage of the coast and sea and is appearing at four North Norfolk coastal villages and resorts as part of a summer festival of archive film.

NNDC has partnered with Cambridge Film Trust who will be creating pop-up cinemas to screen footage taken by amateurs and professionals, mainly sourced from UEA’s East Anglian Film Archive. The films capture scenes local to each screening and dating from the 1920s through the last century.

Cllr Tom FitzPatrick Leader of North Norfolk District Council said “North Norfolk District Council is very pleased to be able to support such an exciting project bringing these historic archives to our coastal towns and villages. Without a doubt there will be many people in our communities who will recognise grandparents or great grandparents in these pieces of film footage, and everyone will be able to travel back in time to see some of our most familiar coastal sites as they were up to nearly a century ago.”

The wider festival will tour both Norfolk and Suffolk coastlines from King’s Lynn to Felixstowe, appearing at 10 resorts in total.

The project has been funded by the British Film Institute (BFI), with sponsorship from North Norfolk District Council, as well as West Norfolk, Waveney and Suffolk Coastal councils.

Director of Cambridge Film Trust Tony Jones said “We are devoted to engaging audiences with all genres of film and in a variety of locations but have a particular passion for archive. Screen-on-Sea will offer audiences the opportunity to see local archive of the last century in the same locality where it was filmed and make a special connection with the past.

“We are so pleased North Norfolk District Council could support us in helping bring this wonderful idea to the Norfolk Coast.”

Screen-on-Sea runs from 24 June – 10 September with NNDC-sponsored events

taking place in Blakeney on 15 July 15, Wells-next-the-Sea on 30 July, Cromer on 16 August and Happisburgh Lighthouse on 20 August :

15 July - Screen-on Sea is at Blakeney Harbour Car Park as part of a Charity Concert. Footage will include some gems of Blakeney holidays and nearby Morston in the 1950s

30 July - Screen-on-Sea is part of the Wells-next-the-Sea Carnival Summer Fete on the Beach Road Recreation Ground. Pop in the pop-up and see 1950s day-trippers ferried out to the sand banks to harvest cockles by the sack load, family sailing holidays at nearby Burnham Overy Staithe in the 1960s and clips from a 1980s film that takes us out to the beautiful Scolt Head.

16 August – Screen-on-Sea joins Cromer Carnival with a pitch outside the Museum in Church Street where you can see film of the Carnival nearly 60 years ago and see beachside rehearsals for the End of Pier Show in the 1930s.

20 August – to celebrate International Lighthouse Heritage Day, Screen-on-Sea will be at Happisburgh Lighthouse. As a special tribute to Happisburgh and lighthouses across the world, as part of the Britain on Film Coast & Sea project, Screen-on-Sea will feature archive footage of lighthouses and lightships in their heyday around the UK. For more details and to find out about more Screen-on-Sea events across Norfolk and Suffolk www.britainonfilmscreenings.org.uk

Aylsham Garden Show raises £1400 for The Benjamin Foundation and Aylsham Roman Project.

Woodgate Nursery's Garden Show was a great success, attended by over 4500 people over the weekend and raising £1400 for The Benjamin Foundation and Aylsham Roman Project.

Inspired by the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, the Woodgate Nursery Garden Show has grown into a two day event featuring some of Norfolk’s best garden designers creating wonderful show gardens to inspire all who visit.

This year’s public vote winner for the best show garden was Gill Gorringe and James Hawke from Perfect Surroundings Garden Design, with second place going to Ian Cooper from IFC landscapes.

Peter Purdy, founder of Woodgate Nursery, comments, ‘Our garden show raised a staggering amount for local charities and everyone had a fantastic weekend, with the garden show getting better every year, I’m already looking forward to the 2018 designs!’

This year’s show was packed full of inspiration for the gardener, from the beautiful show gardens to local experts offering guidance and services, including lawn care specialists, willow fencing and oak framed garden buildings. It was also a great day out for all budding young gardeners who enjoyed a fun treasure hunt, face painting and of course ice cream.

This year’s show was bigger and better with a new craft marquee full of local craft, birds of prey and The Aylsham Brass band performing on the Sunday.

The nursery tea room, Purdy’s was kept busy all day, offering a delicious range of homemade cakes, light lunches, ice creams, tea, coffee and soft drinks throughout the weekend.

Peter Purdy would especially like to thank all the exhibitors who put in such a great deal of effort over the weekend to make the 2017 Woodgate Garden Show the most enjoyable yet.

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No Second Bite of the Cherry: Defending your money from the ‘Ex’ if you die

By Miranda Marshall – Director, Hayes + Storr Back in the 1990s I made a Will for a feisty professional woman who left the following unforgettable bequest to her ex-husband: ‘a bottle of gin, a bottle of whisky and a tin whistle, so he can whistle for any more’.

When couples divorce it is standard practice that their rights to claim against each other’s estate under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act 1975 are excluded, so that they cannot come back for a second bite of the cherry, if the ex-spouse dies.

Even so, there are still ways that an ‘ex’ (or your child’s ‘ex’) might get at your money through the ‘back-door’.

A major area of concern is provision by your Will for children or grandchildren who are approaching adulthood, but who are not yet financially mature or who might be subject to pressure or undue influence (perhaps by their surviving parent, i.e. your ex-spouse or ex-son/daughter-in-law).

I have seen cases where the child, having received assets from their late parent is then subjected to heavy-handed ‘guidance’ from their surviving parent, who then manipulates their newly-bereaved and vulnerable child so as to gain control of the young adult’s inheritance. The intended inheritance could then be spent on bolstering the ex’s lifestyle rather than being a nest-egg for the young adult.

This can be guarded against by creating a discretionary trust in your Will so that, although the young adult has the benefit of the money, the control of the funds is only handed over once the young adult shows financial maturity and sufficient independence of thought, perhaps on getting their first job and looking to use their inheritance to buy their first home.

The reasons for deciding to put in place such arrangements should be carefully documented in a professionally-drawn Letter of Direction, (sometimes called a Letter of Wishes) backed up by thorough file notes (which can remain confidential, unless required), following a

consultation with an experienced qualified lawyer.

If you are divorced or separated and want to give assets to an adult child, have you thought about what would happen to that gift, if your child were to die?

The gift would not come back to you or your family. If the child is adult, unmarried and has no children, then the intestacy rules will divide their estate equally between your child’s parents: i.e. half to you and half to the ‘ex’.

To protect your gift, you could in your lifetime create a trust for your child or lend your child the funds, evidenced by a formal Promissory Note. Another route is to encourage your child to make a Will so as give the assets back to you or to a sibling. The same applies to a gift to a grandchild whose parents are divorced, and where the young adult has not yet gained the financial knowledge and independence to manage their funds. This is especially so if you also lack confidence in the ex-son/daughter-in-law’s financial competence or motives.

This article aims to supply general information, but it is not intended to constitute advice. Every effort is made to ensure that the law referred to is correct at the date of publication and to avoid any statement which may mislead. However no duty of care is assumed to any person and no liability is accepted for any omission or inaccuracy. Always seek our specific advice.

If you would like further advice on this matter please contact Miranda on 01328 710210. For legal advice on any other matter call our Fakenham office on 01328 863231 or email law@hayes-storr.com.

Norfolk Hospice Celebrates Volunteers Week “You make the difference!"

That was the message to volunteers as part of this year's nationwide Volunteers' Week which took place last month. The Norfolk Hospice hosted a volunteer week party for our volunteers to say thank you on Monday 5 June as well as individual functions at all of our retail outlets.

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As well as saying ‘thank you’ at these events we were also recognising an astonishing number of new long serving volunteers : 20 with 5 years’ service, 3 with 10 years’ service and 2 with 15 years’ service. We will also be presenting 49 additional Long Service Pin Badges to long standing volunteers who we hope will wear their badges with pride as we are proud to have them as part of our team.

We simply could not do what we do without the support of our brilliant volunteers - from driving patients to helping in our shops, and from providing bereavement support to organising fundraising events - their help is vital in allowing us to raise funds and care for our patients and their families.

We currently have over 330 volunteers - each one helping in their own unique way and last year our volunteers gave us almost 60,000 hours of their time!

Each person volunteers for their own reason - some to meet new people or gain experience and confidence; others want to give something back to a charity close to their hearts.

Right: A group of long serving volunteers who between them have committed over 50 years to the Hospice

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Paston Sixth Form College launches public consultation for proposed merger with City College Norwich

Paston Sixth Form College in North Walsham is launching a public consultation to seek views from members of the community on plans for a proposed merger with City College Norwich.

The two Colleges have been in talks to work together since the start of the year, as part of the Area Review of Post-16 Education in Norfolk and Suffolk led by the FE Commissioner, Richard Atkins.

Due to the success of these discussions, and following a recommendation from the Area Review, there is now a proposal that the Colleges merge together by December 2017 and a formal consultation about that plan is being announced today.

The consultation invites students, parents, staff, local employers and the wider community to express their views on the proposals which aim to expand the choice of post-16 education options in North East Norfolk.

Overall, the plans will result in the creation of a resilient and financially sustainable organisation that will widen the educational

offer for existing and prospective students, employers and the community in North East Norfolk. The merger will also ensure a skilled future workforce for the local area.

The final decision, taking into account the outcomes of the consultation as well as a process of business planning and due diligence, will rest with the governing bodies of each College.

Kevin Grieve, Principal, Paston Sixth Form College, said “This is all about growth. By becoming one institution, we want to work together to become an even stronger educational force than we currently are. We have a proud history and we are determined to build on this history by joining with City College Norwich to meet local needs in North East Norfolk.”

Corrienne Peasgood, Principal, City College Norwich said “We are very excited about the proposal and are looking forward to hearing what members of the local community think of our plans. Both institutions have a strong history and it is our aim to maintain, develop and celebrate their individual strengths and specialisms following the merger. After completion, we strongly believe the wider choice of courses and increased progression routes available will provide even more opportunities for young people to achieve their individual aspirations in North East Norfolk.”

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Coast Arts 2017 Art Competition with the Art House Café Cromer

Small is Beautiful : lots of room for ideas, not much space for them For 2017, Coast Arts has teamed up with the Art House Café in Cromer for a multi-media open art competition and exhibition. Eight inch frames, either flat or box, will be provided for each entrant, and the frames must be used to contain the work. “Every year we are amazed by the quality of the art entered into our art competition showing the skills of artists in the area”, said Annie Lloyd from Coast Arts, “"and this year we are really excited to see what the results are!”

Annie who is curating the show with Liz James from the Art House Café continued “this year we thought we would do something different, offering a new challenge to artists, whether working in 2D or 3D,

Kevin Grieve Principal PSFC and Corrienne Peasgood Principal CCN

the consultation arrangements (with details of how to make your views known) is available at: www.pastonccn.co.uk or on request via email (pastonccn@gmail.com). It can also be obtained from FOUR Agency, Hill House, 20 Hill House Road, Norwich NR1 4BE.

The Principals from both institutions will be available at Paston Sixth Form College to discuss the merger with members of the public between 1pm and 6pm on Thursday 22 June, Friday 23 June and Monday 26 June. Please report to the College’s reception at the Griffons site in North Walsham (NR28 9JL).

Replies to the consultation need to be received by midnight on Saturday 22 July. Both Colleges will consider all responses received by that date and will publish a summary of the consultation and its outcomes by 23 September 2017 (to be available at www.pastonccn.co.uk).

providing a small space to inspire ideas. The Art House Café isn't a huge gallery, so to enable as many artists to enter as usual we needed to think outside the box, and in so doing came up with the idea to ask artists to work inside a box”.

“We're asking artists to express what ‘Small is Beautiful’ means to them”, said Liz. “I am really excited to be working with Coast Arts on this competition and hosting the exhibition of the entrants in the Autumn”.

Initial interest in the competition has been high so artists are encouraged to sign-up quickly as numbers of entrants will be limited to 70.

Entry costs just £7, which includes a frame to be used to contain the work.

Full details and entry form on the website coastarts.co.uk or in the Art House Café in Cromer.

North Walsham and Dilham Canal Trust

Teen volunteer urges others to get involved.

When teenager Ed Cubitt looks out over North Walsham and Dilham Canal at Ebridge, it’s in the knowledge that he has helped open it up for thousands to enjoy.

Ed, 17, spent more than a year taking part in regular volunteer work parties on the waterway, Norfolk’s only sailing canal with locks.

Ed’s efforts helped him gain his silver Duke of Edinburgh Award and counted towards the platinum and diamond Chief Scout Awards he has also achieved, all as a Victory Explorer with First North Walsham Scouts.

Thanks to Ed and other work party members, a two-and-a-half mile choked stretch of the canal is now in daily use by walkers, bird watchers, canoeists, sailors and fishermen.

Ed, son of North Walsham vicar the Revd Paul Cubitt, became involved after dropping in with his family at a Canal Open Day about three years ago.

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He needed to commit to a volunteering project over a period of 12 months as part of his Duke of Edinburgh Award requirements and, as a keen sailor and canoeist, the canal restoration project fitted the bill.

“I was doing things like clearing undergrowth off the spillway, helping cut down trees and turning them into wood chippings,” said Ed. “I was also working on pontoons, trimming overgrowth from the banks and adding stuff to the fires at the end of the sessions. It was hard work, but I enjoyed it.”

Ed added that he had gained new skills as a volunteer, including the use of manual saws and other tools, and had learned more about the birds and other wildlife regularly seen along the canal.

He would recommend it to all ages, including other young people. “It was very satisfying,” he said. “Where there was overgrowth, there’s now a path and the canal is clear. It’s nice to

see people enjoying it - it makes it all worthwhile.”

Ed, who hopes to study transport management and planning at university, is on course to achieve his gold Duke of Edinburgh Award this summer.

Anyone, of any age, interested in volunteering to help restore the canal can find more information on the North Walsham and Dilham Canal Trust website: www.nwdct.org or telephone David Revill, work party organiser, on 01603 738648.

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Kevin Grieve, Principal, said “the scheme has gone from strength to strength over the last three years. We are currently looking for a business sponsor to develop the scheme even further next year”.

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Challenge 23 – sign up or come and try out!

Annual week-long games and sports event aimed at 6 to 14 year olds

The summer holidays are on their way – what are you going to do with your time?

A full week of active, healthy fun will be on offer this summer for young people who sign up to Challenge 23.

Challenge 23 is an action packed week of sporting activity for children aged six to 14, based at Stalham Sports Centre.

For the 23rd year this summer North Norfolk District Council’s expert coaches will create a whole week of fun games, sports and activities, in the form of the ever popular Challenge Week.

Challenge 23 kicks off on Monday, 7 August and runs every day until Friday, 10 August.

It costs £90 per head.

The week combines a safe and welcoming environment, the chance to make friends, excellent coaching and lots of opportunities for adventure. Days run from 9am to 3pm, except for Friday which is 8am to 5pm.

Friday will include a trip to the Horstead Centre and include canoeing, crate stack, tower experience and team challenges.

This will be followed by an end of week presentation back at the sports centre and a party for everyone to enjoy.

Cllr Maggie Prior, Cabinet Member for Leisure Health and Wellbeing, said “Challenge Week is a fabulous, excellent value opportunity to take exercise all week, trying out different sports, games and activities, while having a thoroughly enjoyable and fulfilling experience. It’s delivered by our highly talented staff who know how to combine learning new skills with lots of fun.”

A summer of sporting activities

For further information, there is a dedicated Challenge 23 event page on Facebook, visit www.north-norfolk.gov.uk/book, call 01692 580864 or email john.hall-galley@north-norfolk.gov.uk.

There is a Challenge 23 Open Day in advance of the full event where you can come and meet the team, learn all about Challenge, ask questions, sign up and try out lots of activities for free. This will be held on 16 July from 10am to 2pm, at Stalham Sports Centre.

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Archery, street dance, multi-sports and football among a wide range of sports and activities on offer for youngsters this summer A huge range of children's activities will be on offer at North Norfolk District Council-managed community sports centres during the Summer school holidays.

The sessions will offer healthy and fun activities for youngsters aged between 4 and 12 years.

Cromer, North Walsham and Stalham sports centres have drawn up their diary of activities, which can be viewed on Facebook, via the North Norfolk District Council website and on leaflets being distributed to local schools.

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North Norfolk District Council is also offering beach events at Cromer, Sea Palling and the North Walsham have won two of the Eastern Counties Rugby Union's six annual awards. Kieran Palmer (pictured) is Young Rugby Ambassador of the Year with the Club itself successful in the Club Facility section.

Injury meant a season off for Under 17s player Kieran, but he took the opportunity to help coach the Under 11s whilst completing the Level 1 Coaching Award, and undertaking Refereeing and Safeguarding courses.

"He quickly rose to the challenge" said Minis Chair Mike Mack. "Kieran exerts a quiet authority, shows maturity beyond his years, is always willing to give extra time to help players and consistently upholds the game's core values."

The Club Facility Award recognised improvements to the social area and catering facilities, with seating capacity increased to 120. Attendance at lunches on match days are very close to that figure and the new areas are large enough to accommodate the Youth & Minis. Local groups such as

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a darts team, the Parish Council and Choir increasingly use the facilities too.

On the field, training for next season is already underway at Scottow on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The League campaign begins with two home fixtures, Colchester on the 2 September and Saffron Walden a week later; Kettering will be visiting for a friendly on 20 August. Colchester, along with Amersham & Chiltern, were relegated into London One North whilst the other newcomers are promoted Diss, Old Haberdashers and South Woodham Ferrers. Long standing opponents Thurrock are missing from the fixture list, having transferred to London One South.

Broadland Chess Club

All of the major tournaments and competitions have now been completed for the year 2016/17 and it has resulted in Broadland’s most successful season for many years.

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In fact, we managed to bring home all of the silverware available, and as you can see from the picture it really is quite a haul, someone is going to be very busy polishing that lot.

The trophies and cups include the Norfolk Rapidplay Handicap Cup, the Norfolk and Suffolk Cup, the Williamson Cup, the Norfolk League Division 1 Cup, won by the Broadland Bitterns and the Norfolk League Division 3 Cup, won by the Broadland Swallowtails. Bob Grindod also had an excellent season on his performance throughout the season and was presented with the John Charman Shield.

There still remain some individual matches in the Club Championship to complete as yet so the competition remains undecided. The Club will continue to meet during the summer months at the Kings Head, Coltishall but only on Monday nights until September giving everyone the chance to rest and regroup ready to defend their titles.

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So what does a chess player do in the summer months? Basically, the same as the rest of the year, they pack their chess sets and take the pieces with them hoping to find new opponents elsewhere!

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