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HECTOR HAS A WINNING EYE FOR DESIGN

A creative eight-year-old has his eyes on the prize after winning a competition to design a pair of glasses. Hector Randell was presented with a collection of Roald Dahl books and a fun model of his design at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care in the Market Place, North Walsham, as regional winner of the national competition. Youngsters were encouraged to submit their imaginative designs with all proceeds from the £1

entry fee going to Alzheimer’s Society. The last few years have been a challenge for Hector, who attends St Nicholas House School, as he has battled with leukaemia, but is now happily in remission. Hector’s mother La Ayers said “For the first time in Hector’s young life he is able to enjoy himself and do things that other children take for granted. Having spent so much time in hospital, he has developed a love of reading and drawing and saw the competition when he came with me into the branch. He was so excited about entering and is over the moon to have won his first competition.” Scrivens branch sales adviser, Kira Durrant, said “Alzheimer’s Society is our chosen charity of the year for a second successive year. This was a fun

Cromer and District Foodbanks thanks two key volunteers

After three years as Treasurer, David Moore is stepping down to spend more time on his other work as a Cromer & District Foodbank volunteer. David now runs a distribution centre every week and is a dedicated driver picking up food and taking it out to distribution centres across the district. “We want to express our gratitude to David – he has been a fantastic

Holt Hospice Shop Celebrates Four Years with Open Courtyard

On Wednesday 29 June the Norfolk Hospice shop in Holt celebrated its birthday and the arrival of a new manager. Located on Bull Street the shop has been open for

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Treasurer and continues to commit so much of his time to the Foodbank,” says Project Manager Ella King.

“We are also hugely grateful to Caroline O’Grady, who has volunteered to take on the role of Treasurer. Caroline joins us in a year that is seeing huge growth.”

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

four years and has recently opened its courtyard where they now sell donated plants, pots and all related gardening items. The Hospice would like to thank the local community for all their generosity and support and are hoping to attract garden enthusiasts, not only to buy, but to donate any unwanted plants or garden items. Mark Shea, Commercial Director at the Norfolk Hospice said “The money raised through

Images Hair and Beauty in King’s Lynn has raised £4552 for The Norfolk Hospice by taking part in a 24 hour work-a-thon on Friday 20 May. The event saw many loyal and new Images with Jessica customers support the event by going to the Walker, a member of the shop for their haircuts and other treatments Fundraising Team in the 24 hour period. Mark Shea, Commercial Director at The Norfolk Hospice said “On behalf of everyone at The Norfolk Hospice, thank you to Images for taking part and organising this event. I know it took a lot of work, but raised a fantastic amount for the hospice. Local businesses really make a difference to the amount and quality of support we can provide to the local community”. If you are a member of a local club, society or organisation and are interested in supporting The Norfolk Hospice this year please contact Jessica Walker, Community Fundraiser on 01485 601701 or email Jessica.walker@norfolkhospice.org.uk.

way to engage children and raise awareness of the charity and its work. Hector has been through so much and did a great job with his design. He is a worthy winner.” Scrivens chose to support Alzheimer’s Society because of the growing evidence of a link between uncorrected hearing loss and dementia, including Alzheimer’s.

this shop has made a vital contribution to our funding, helping us continue to provide free palliative care Janet Morris - The new Holt shop and support to manager preparing the more patients courtyard than ever before.”

An ‘Apportunity’ for Aylsham Norfolk town launches digital guide Aylsham may be able to trace its roots back over 1500 years but it is coming right up to date with a digital-age initiative from Aylsham Business & Enterprise Forum (ABEF).

Believed to be the first of its kind in East Anglia, the Aylsham App – available to android and iPhone operating systems – will provide local residents and visitors with an invaluable guide to the town, its facilities, events, businesses and other organisations. Developed by local company Norfolk Geeks, the App is joined by a newly-designed website, www.discoveraylsham.org with interaction between the two allowing individual companies and organisations to update their own entries. The App, when downloaded, is also designed to be useable without wi-fi or mobile data, a valuable feature in an area where a reliable connection is not always available.

ABEF Chair, Monica Harding, comments “The App is a very important development for the town and as far as we know, the first of its kind in East Anglia. With financial support, on top of ABEF’s own funds, from Broadland District Council, Aylsham High School and Aylsham Town Council, Norfolk Geeks have been able to develop a state-of-the-art facility which will not only benefit local businesses and add to the tourist attraction of our historic town, but also provide a valuable source of information for the local community.” The Aylsham App features local information including historic sites, walks, transport information and events as well as businesses, shops and organisations. It provides a free and invaluable guide to this historic town, for the community and visitors alike.

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£1m fund helps local volunteer learn lifesaving skills

A new volunteer crew member at Happisburgh RNLI lifeboat station has had a vital part of their crew training funded by Lloyd’s Register Foundation. Martin Gibbs, from Happisburgh, recently travelled to RNLI College in Poole, Dorset, to complete the charity’s Trainee Crew Course. A key part of the course is the sea survival element, which enables new volunteer crew to be trained in a variety of crucial subjects including how to ‘abandon ship’ with a 4m jump into water, team survival swimming, coping in a life raft in simulated darkness, how to deal with fires aboard lifeboats, how to right a capsized inshore lifeboat and the importance of lifejackets. Training took place in the Sea Survival Centre at the charity’s college, which includes a 25m wave-generating survival tank, allowing trainees to experience first-hand some of the scenarios they may encounter at sea should they ever need to abandon their lifeboat. The training was funded by Lloyd’s Register Foundation (LR Foundation), a UK registered charity that connects science, safety and society by supporting quality research and promoting skills and education. The Foundation is funding the Sea Survival element of RNLI’s Trainee Crew Courses for a further 5 year period from January 2016 to December 2020. This additional funding of £1.06m will bring their total support for RNLI crew training to just over £2.46m. Talking about the training, Martin, who volunteers as a crew member,

said ‘The training was very good, hard work, training with crews from all over the country gave us an idea of how other stations work. The training will stand me in good stead to be a valuable part of the team at Happisburgh’. Martin Gibbs Martin, who was inspired to join up as a volunteer crew member because he wanted to help his community, has since put his knowledge to good use in part of the ongoing training at Happisburgh Station. He now feels more equipped to carry out his role as part of the team. RNLI Training Coordinator Cubitt Siely at Happisburgh said ‘The support given by LR Foundation is hugely important to the RNLI. We are extremely grateful that the Foundation has chosen to continue to fund sea survival training, which teaches vital core skills to our volunteer crew. This training is vital to help keep volunteers as safe as possible while on rescue missions. It equips volunteers with essential sea survival skills; providing them with the courage, poise and self-confidence to save lives even in the most perilous seas.’ This donation is just the latest in LR Foundation’s relationship with the RNLI, which was recognised in 2010 when it received the Group Supporter Award from HRH Prince Michael of Kent in recognition of its valuable support of the charity.

On 17 July the Manor Farm in Aldborough will play host to their annual Hog Roast. With great, live, entertainment and a raffle on the day, it is always a lot of fun. The event is organised by the Good Intentions Fundraising Team (GIFT) as part of their annual fundraising efforts for a local good cause. This year the charity is Age Concern North Norfolk, based in Sheringham, with proceeds going towards their Good Companions Club and Befriending Scheme.

The Hog Roast starts at 12.30pm and includes drinks on arrival, a full hog roast, with apple sauce, bread rolls, a large selection of salad items and desserts. Dietary needs can be accommodated. GIFT ask that people bring their own drink to the event. This is strictly a TICKET ONLY event so if you are interested in coming along just pop into the Age Concern day centre on Cremer Street in Sheringham or call them on 01263 821188 to reserve a place. Alternatively tickets can be bought from GIFT organiser Yvonne Tiffany on 01263 768076 before 1 July or by emailing tiffany.265@btinternet.com. Tickets only cost £13.50 each and cost £5 to reserve.

Just one of the many other ways Age Concern North Norfolk supports their good work in the community is by organising monthly quizzes. There is a 6 weekly quiz held at The New Inn at Roughton and we are always on the lookout for new teams. The evenings are great fun and refreshments and a raffle are provided. The next quiz is on Thursday 7 July. For more info contact Ann on 01263 761508 Other fundraising events for Age Concern North Norfolk as planned by GIFT for 2016 include a 60’s party night on Saturday 12 November and a 40’s themed fashion show the weekend of

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17/18 September. Age Concern North Norfolk is currently looking for donations of 40s style clothes for the good sports willing to model them. So if you have some 40s clothes you can donate please contact Dale on 01263 821188.

Age Concern has three local social groups for the over 50s in North Norfolk (Sheringham, Cromer and North Walsham) and each group always has some exciting and varied activities going on.

For more information on any of the above you can contact Ann on 01263 761508 for Sheringham and Cromer or call Linda on 07541 795133 for North Walsham.

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North Walsham Funday 2016

Sunday 26 June started with rain, rain & more rain.

The brave Funday Committee donned the waterproofs & carried on regardless. Grays funfair arrived dubious about the firmness of the ground for their lorry. Drurys arrived bringing in the trailer where Ugly Dog Skiffle, Into the Crowd & newbies Shelter for the Wealthy would be performing. HMPH erected the arena then slowly one by one the stalls started to arrive. As the rain clouds passed, the vintage vehicles made their entrance. Soon Aspire Dog Agility had set their arena up as had Norfolk Broads Dog Obedience. The Scratby Donkeys were saddled up & ready to go.

After the Arts North Norfolk parade had arrived, the Town Crier officially opened the North Walsham Funday. The park was full of people who all appeared to be enjoying all that was going on around them. In the main arena local dance troupes performed including the very talented Anam Cara.

In addition to all the family fun, the Funday Committee were delighted to learn that motor cyclists Rob Billman, Roger Parrott, Jason Cooper (+ support team) were heading their way to finish their epic charity ride to Inverness & back in 48 hours.

The afternoon finished with Ugly Dog Skiffle. They are an integral part of the Funday as it is impossible not to tap a foot as you listen to their music. They love what they do & it comes across in their performance. The Funday Committee would like to say a big thank you to everyone who supported the Funday this year & they hope they will see you next year 25 June 2017. From more information about the Funday please contact 01692 406415 or fundaycomm@gmail.com

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North Norfolk Speakers Club SPEAKER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Louise Carter was recently presented with the prestigious Speaker of the Year Award at North Norfolk Speakers Club. President Stuart Richards praised Louise’s swift and consistent development and improvement since joining the club. Louise said “It was a total surprise to win this award and I feel very honoured. I joined the club to gain more confidence and skill in public speaking and with support and good humoured encouragement from members and by working through specific speaking projects, I feel I have progressed. I recommend the club to anyone who wishes to practise and improve their speaking skills, whatever the reason”.

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Cromer Pier Show 2016

Norwich has kindly allowed Marea to take a sabbatical so she can to take part in The Cromer Pier Show, a challenge that she is really looking forward to.

Lead Vocalist Rob McVeigh makes a welcome return to Cromer after his performances in The Cromer Pier Show in 2011 and 2012. For female Lead Vocalist Emily Yarrow, this will be her very first visit to Cromer and she is delighted to be here for the summer.

39 years of First Class Variety

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No variety show would be complete without its dancers and The 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.

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

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Headlining this year’s show is comedian Phil Butler, who last appeared in 1998 and 1999. 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. Joining Phil 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.

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.

Making her first ever appearance at the Pavilion Theatre is Marea Smithson, a comedy impressionist from Norfolk. She has been impersonating people for as long as she can remember and began performing on stage at around the age of eighteen, after the girls at work (in the wage office at Rowntree Mackintosh) encouraged her to enter the ‘Search for a Star’ talent contest at The Talk of The East in Norwich. Marea’s usual place of work is at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, as a secretary in the radiology department, where she has worked for the "Prettiest Fabric Shop" in Norfolk the past 25 years and, and be amazed by our huge selection of beautiful although she enjoys it, fabrics, suitable for quilting & dressmaking. the chance of doing a Now stocking a selection of Kaffe Fassett, Stoff, summer season in Cromer was so different Makower, Batiks, Linens & many more. and exciting Marea could Hand made buttons and original appliqué patterns. not say no. The Norfolk Workshops and classes running, restaurant and and

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Creamy Chicken Pasta

by Ian Wales - Sous Chef at the Links

This is an ideal recipe that can be adapted to make it a quick and easy lunch or supper for one.

Ingredients;

1 x chicken breast Drizzle of olive oil 2 gloves of garlic 1 sprig of rosemary (can use dried) 125g fresh tagliatelle 50ml white wine 300ml double cream 2 rashers of smoked bacon 50g of button mushrooms 1 x shallot (or small onion) 1 x sprig of thyme (can use dried)

Firstly crush the garlic, drizzle a small amount of olive oil in a bowl and mix with the crushed garlic with the sprig of rosemary (or a pinch of dried). Then marinate the chicken breast in this - ideally leave this for 2-3 hours in the fridge - but 20 minutes will give a taste of garlic.

Once your ready to cook your dish, using a frying pan sear the chicken with a small amount of oil in a hot pan for 2-3 minutes each

side. Now place it in the oven for 10-12 minutes on 180o.

In the meantime dice the shallot (or onion), slice the rashers of bacon and mushrooms. Sweat down in a pan with a small amount of oil the shallot, then add the mushrooms and bacon and reduce further.

While this is reducing add a pan of water on the stove to boil ready to blanche the pasta, season water with salt (personal preference).

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THE NORTH NORFOLK GARDENER CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW 2016 ROYAL CONNECTIONS

The Queen made her 51st visit to the Chelsea Flower Show this year and there were many floral tributes to mark her 90th birthday. This made it a special occasion for all of us lucky enough to attend. A grand floral arch was erected at the Bull Ring Entrance, inspired by a painting in the Royal Collection of a floral arch created to celebrate a visit of Queen Victoria to Reigate and follows a worldwide tradition of building triumphal arches. The arch was festooned with British-grown flowers. The arch was created by Shane Connolly, who was the florist responsible for directing the horticultural elements of the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and who possesses a Royal Warrant of Appointment to the Queen.

At the London Gate, the RHS created six ‘crowning’ moments, one on top of each of the six gate pillars. Each was planted with seasonal English favourites such as roses, clematis and foxgloves that spilt over the edges and climbed up the iron arches. There was also a photographic exhibition of the Queen’s visits to Chelsea over the years and the celebrations continued in the Great Pavilion where a number of exhibitors tailored elements of their displays to mark the Queen’s birthday and the continuing connections between the Royal family and the Royal Horticultural Society. First time exhibitors New Covent Garden Flower Market, managed to keep their creation secret until the last minute. On Saturday night, four florists from London company Veevers Carter spent nearly eight hours creating a 10ft high 3D portrait of Her Majesty, using more than 4000 blooms in bands of vibrant colours. The familiar postage-stamp head was an intricate design incorporating three profiles in ascending sizes from the smallest in yellow-orange flowers, the middle-sized in pink-red, and the largest in blue-purple. The flower heads used were relatively small so the large hydrangeas were divided into individual florets to create a tapestry feel. This dramatic installation was built inside a wall made of 90 black flower-market buckets and on the back of the wall were foliage and flowers in green and white arranged to look as natural as possible. To keep both sides of the display in mint condition throughout the week an extra 2000 stems were kept in reserve. Peter Beales Roses launched its ‘Sandringham’ rose reinforcing the company’s Norfolk roots. This deep pink, heavily scented shrub rose was chosen by the Duchess of Cornwall from a selection of three presented to her at the Sandringham Flower Show of 2014. The National Chrysanthemum Society introduced the first pink and green indoor chrysanthemum, named ‘Princess Charlotte’ so that the youngest member of the family did not feel left out.

CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS

This term, children from five primary schools in North Norfolk have been taking part in an exciting and ambitious music, art and poetry project based around the orchestral work ‘Carnival of the Animals’ by Camille Saint-Saens. On 13 July at 12.30pm the musicians from ‘Parnassus’, led by the internationally renowned conductor Peter Stark, will give a concert featuring ‘Carnival of the Animals’ at St Andrew’s Church, Holt, which up to fifty children from each of five partner primary schools - Holt, Gresham Village, Langham, Overstrand and Roughton - will be attending.

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All-in-all there was much to see and enjoy at this year’s show and our day there was blessed with very warm weather. However, my lasting memory has nothing to do with royalty but is the display of hepaticas by Ashwood Nurseries. These are tricky perennials in the buttercup family requiring full sun in spring and deep shade in summer. I have lost my one and only hepatica but John Massey has mastered their cultivation and brought to Chelsea an enormous variety of these plants in many colours and, quite rightly, won the Diamond Jubilee Award for the best exhibit in the floral pavilion. Bob Wilkinson

There will also be a public performance at 6.30pm that evening. During the first half of the summer term, children took part in art, music and poetry workshops, based on the animal theme, to inspire and add to the musical experience. These workshops have stimulated adventurous and imaginative ideas for the related art and poetry competitions.

Its hairs are as delicate as a vase They feel soft as a blanket Pointed ears like mountains It smells of the great outdoors Playful, fun and happy like it should be And very keen Dopey always tired

It’s got a swirling tail like a tornado Sharp teeth like jagged rocks Prowling like a guard Oh! Oh! There’s a mouse in the house. Ready! Set! Pounce!

---Part of poem by a pupil from Holt Primary – Year 5

The resulting art work will be exhibited in three local libraries Cromer, Holt and Sheringham from 6-20 July and in St Andrew’s Church, Holt, from 23-28 July as part of the Holt Festival. On the final day of the exhibition at St Andrew’s Church in Holt, on Thursday 28 July at 6.30pm there will be a Celebratory Event, during which a selection of the children’s poetry will be read and prizes for the art and poetry competitions will be presented by award winning children’s author and poet Kevin Crossley-Holland. A book of selected poems will also be available. The Carnival of the Animals project is being organised and part-funded by FALCON, with generous funding from the Arts Council of England and the Norfolk Arts Fund. It is being run in partnership with Holt Festival (who are funding the school’s concert), and is made possible by support of the five partner primary schools, as well as the Norfolk Library Service and the Rector of St Andrew’s Church, Holt.

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WILLIAM IS CERTAINLY MAKING HIMSELF HEARD

William Johnson proudly displays the cup awarded to him for second place in the Solo Performer Section of this year’s East Anglia Brass Band Association Spring Competition, in which he competed against musicians of diverse ages. William who is 12 years old plays bass trombone with the Cromer and Sheringham Brass Band and produces a quality of sound expected of more experienced musicians. However, his musical talent does stop there. William has achieved Grade 5 - 8 is the top

ORGAN MAGIC AT BRISTON!

On Friday 1 July, a packed Copeman Centre thrilled to the exciting live music from one of the UK’s top organ players, Ryan Edwards.

The programme was just so varied, there was something for everyone - from ‘The Light Cavalry Overture’ to Gershwin’s ‘Nice Work If You Can Get It’, the Carpenter’s 'Goodbye To Love’ with a stunningly realistic guitar solo, as in the original recordings, Glenn Miller favourites, Scott Joplin’s ‘Maple Leaf Rag’, and a very moving version of Elgar’s ‘Nimrod’. It was altogether a magical show, especially when he was called back for an encore, and played a blisteringly fast version of ‘River Dance’.

The audience went home very happy indeed, having seen and heard what one man can do with a Yamaha digital organ. The raffle and refreshments made a

wonderful £177 for the Copeman Centre’s funds, and the stall for our selected charity, ‘Orbis’, made £20.50. Hopefully, by the end of this year, with the predicted takings from our 2016 Christmas show added as well, we should hopefully be able to send them a cheque for at least £1000.

grade - in the Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music examination, not only for trombone but for piano and music theory as well.

His enthusiasm is boundless. If you wish to hear William playing the bass trombone, which is taller than him with the slide at full reach, then look out for the forthcoming Cromer and Sheringham Brass Band concerts, frequently at St Peter’s Church, Sheringham.

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Our next show is on Friday 12 August, when that wonderful and warm character Penny Weedon will be playing for us again. She will be using the latest Yamaha D-Deck organ - it looks tiny, but just wait until you hear what it can do - in the words of Victor Meldrew ….. well, you know the rest!

Tickets are on sale now at just £6 each, and you can get yours by telephoning Carol on 01263 860844.

The shows starts at 7.30pm, doors open at 7pm, and if you haven’t visited us before, the seats are really comfortable, the acoustics are excellent, and we use a big screen TV to show close ups of the player’s hands in action. There is wide level access, ideal for disabled visitors, and plenty of free car parking right outside.

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Following their successful production of the popular comedy 'Outside Edge' in January this year, North Norfolk-based amateur dramatic group Stage Direct's next production, 'The Thrill of Love' dramatises the story of the last woman to be hanged in Britain in 1955, and takes a new look at her final days. When Ruth Ellis, a nightclub hostess meets wealthy, womanising David Blakely, the attraction is violent and ultimately, deadly. But why, when their relationship ends in murder, does she plead not guilty but offer no defence. Who is she protecting and who gave her the gun? 'The Thrill of Love' is a piece of modern criminal history, and although it was 1965 before hanging was finally abolished for murder, there is little doubt that the Ruth Ellis case raised questions as to whether hanging was an acceptable punishment for anyone in the 20th Century Performances are at Aylsham High School, 22 and 23 July at 7.30pm. Tickets £10 are available from ticketsource.co.uk or at the door on the night.

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Woodfields' W-Fest 2016 a resounding success

Dylan Webster who was the lucky winner of the Pirate Treasure Hunt. His prize was a box full of chocolate coins.

Not even our English ‘summer' weather could put a dampener on Sheringham Woodfields' W-Fest which took place at the school on 24 June.

In true showbiz style, and with true British grit, the show carried on despite the downpour that arrived at 5pm. The attendance at this popular event was the best yet, and there was plenty to do and see throughout the evening. Families and friends of the current pupil community were joined by those of children who will be enrolling at Sheringham Woodfields in September, and all enjoyed live music provided by Jack Daniel, Cutting the Mustard and Catch 22. And if that wasn't enough, there was also a bouncy castle, face painting and various other art and craft activities.

The evening was expertly compered by Mark Haywood and rounded off by a fish and chip supper and ice cream.

"I want to thank everyone who contributed to the success of W-Fest 2016," said Matthew Smith, Business Manager at Woodfields School. "We raised a magnificent £1200 for the Friends of Sheringham Woodfields School.

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Winners of competitions were Kate Bowen, a well-known face at Woodfields, whose ‘first-outof-the-hat' winning ticket won her an iPad, and

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Spring Notes from the Commons

The spring can be said to have been rather on Adder the cool side for the most part and that herald of spring, the Primrose, was slow to bloom (03 March), also a pair of Mallard were seen onl the pond. Mark Clements, a regular contributor to the Commons website, spotted a Tawny Owl being chased by a pair of Jays (06 March). If an owl is discovered during the day it often comes in for scolding and harassment from other birds. A Weasel made a brief appearance as it crossed a path. These are the UK’s smallest carnivore but for all that they often tackle prey larger than themselves. On sunny days the male Adders came out to bask and six were seen (10 March). Mark reported a Firecrest and a Brambling (11 March) and up to 12 Adders. A male Stonechat turned up (12 March) and stayed until the following day. Later the same day a Barn Owl was seen hunting over the central marsh. A Red Kite was seen drifting west by Mark (22 March) and up to 25 Redwings were also present. The sun brought out the Small Tortoiseshell butterflies (7) and on the heathy areas Green Tiger Beetles were noted. Earlier in the day a Woodlark was also seen feeding by the old pill-box. Another Red Kite, heading south this time, was observed (24 March) and two Slow-worms were found dead in a recently burnt area, Mark again reported the sighting of a Firecrest and the first Peacock butterfly for the year. An Orange Underwing, an early day-flying species, was also noted. A third sighting this month of a Red Kite (27 March) was reported by Mark. In this case the unfortunate kite was being mobbed by two Carrion Crows. Mark later reported another sighting of the Firecrest (30 March) Brown Argus and the first Swallow over the Common (31 March). April started off sunny with bumble bees, hoverflies, butterflies etc ., (01 April), all making the most of the good weather. Dark-edged Bee-flies or ‘Primrose Sprites’ were abundant. These are brown ‘furry’ insects with a distinctive wing cloud and a very long proboscis, which they insert into the ‘long neck’ of the Primrose flower to get at the nectar. Mark reported that the Firecrest was still present (04 April). The following day (05 April), Peacock, Small Tortoseshell and Comma butterflies were seen as was a Gorse Shieldbug. Jane Fairweather had a sighting of an early Common Whitethroat (13 April) and Mark saw a Grass Snake (14 April). A Fox, Firecrest, Barn Owl and an unexpected Ring Ouzel were noted by Mark (16 April). Two Mediterranean Gulls passed over the Common (17 April) and two confiding Wheatears were present at the top of Pill-box Hill (18 April) also Mark heard the first Willow Warbler on site this year. The Willow Warbler seems to have deserted the Common in the last two years. This former common breeding bird seems to have been reduced to a passage migrant. Why this is isn’t clear as the habitat seems fine and its relative the Chiffchaff seems to be doing well. Nationally there has been an overall reduction in numbers of breeding birds throughout southern Britain over the last 25 years and as a result the bird is placed under an Amber List status in conservation priority. A Roe Deer was present (24 April) and Mark also spotted a female Redstart the following day (25 April). Moss Taylor noted a Peregrine Falcon heading west (29 April) and Mark saw a Fox, a Barn Owl and two Lesser Common Louse Whitethroats.

May also had a promising start and more butterflies were seen with Orange-tip and Holly Blue added to the year’s list by Mark (01 May). Speckled Wood was added to the list (03 May) by Mark as was the Green Long-horn moth. The Green Long-horn is a micro-moth that flies by day and males congregate on sunny days around a small bush or sapling and ‘dance’ up and down to attract the females. The males have some of the longest antenna of any moth, up to 4x the length of its fore-wing. A Sedge Warbler passed through (05 May) and a Large Red Damselfly and Green-veined White were also noted. The following day (06 May) was a very good day with Mark seeing a Hobby and Richard and Di Farrow spotting two Cranes circling overhead. Seven Common Buzzards were drifting over (07 May) and Small Copper Hoverfly Brachypalpoides lentus

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and Red Admiral were also noted. A lone Spotted Flycatcher was recorded and the first Green Hairstreaks were seen by Mark (08 May). A Hobby also passed over the Common three times (11, 12 and 17 May). The Cuckoo is another bird that has deserted the Commons as a summer resident, however, one stayed briefly and ‘cuokooed’ at 05:15 am for five minutes before flying off (17 May). The Lousewort, a low pink-flowered bog plant that Dark–edged Bee-Fly was considered ‘lost’ a couple of years ago has made a dramatic recovery this year following some scrub clearance work. Jane Fairweather reported another Hobby (18 May) and two Brown Argus were seen by Mark (19 May). A live Slow-worm was noted crossing a path near Caxton Park also an uncommon sawfly, the Bracken Sawfly made a first appearance on the site (21 May) and was spotted by Mark, as was another Hobby (23 May). Up to three juvenile Grey Herons were often seen singly or as a group during this time. A Garden Warbler, (another bird on the Commons that has declined as a breeding bird in recent years), was singing in thick scrub (27 May) and the first Four-spotted Chaser was noted, freshly emerged, in the central marsh. A new site record in the form of a hoverfly was seen (28 May). This was the uncommon Brachypalpoides lentus, which resembles a sawfly and is generally black in colour with a wide blood-red coloured band on the abdomen. It was considered scarce but in recent years more records have been received from Norfolk, in particular along the Cromer-Holt ridge. One of the first Keeled Skimmers to emerge was also noted on the central marsh. May closed with very strong, cold northerly winds, low cloud and heavy rain, which persisted into June. Hopefully by the time you are reading this summer is back on track! Francis Farrow / Hon. Warden www.beestoncommon.org.uk

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Paston Sixth Form College Art Show 2016

A record number of people visited this year’s very successful Paston Sixth Form College Art show. This year’s exhibition produced some incredible work at exceptionally high standards within all mediums of creativity here at the college, which incorporate Graphics, Textiles, Photography and Fine Art.

On the opening night of the showcase Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Neil Powell, from the Norwich University of the Arts presented students with awards for some highly professional pieces of work. These students included Molly Locke, an AS student who captured screen printing to a new level with

her ‘Edible’ brand in Graphic Communications. Saffron Chan, who studies Art and Photography as an AS student, also received an award and was informed that she had captured ‘life experience and international conflict with smart Fine Art references to both historical and contemporary politics.’ More students were also awarded for their creatively professional work. In Graphic Communications, designs from A2 student Millie Stephen were recognised. Emily Bond was awarded for some ‘very memorable bodies of work’ in Photography along with other students such as Will Roach and Kirsty HamiltonEmery. Lucy Johnston was recognised for her ‘interesting use of materials and tactile thoughts’ and for Textiles which had designs displayed both within the exhibition and on the catwalk. Summer Dyball, Sophia Serazin Pridmore, Isla Cornish, Anna Page and Freja DuncanCoats were highlighted within the showcase for their professional standards of work.

As a college, we are so proud of the commitment and effort that our students have put into this event, as well as this we would like to thank Matt Phelps, Rebecca Baker, Paul Greeves, David Greeves and all other staff members who were involved as well. If you missed the exhibition there is a chance to see student work on YouTube with footage shot by Tom Westwood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEkkJiswusg&feature=youtu.be

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A Grove Miscellany

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

Part 5: Post WWII Part 1

The holiday industry gradually started to recover and we had a lot of very interesting people come to stay. Many would be here for two weeks. Usually travel was by train as few had cars. Luggage was often sent in advance in big trunks and delivered from the high station by a man with a pronounced limp (I have forgotten his name) How he managed to lift them with his gammy leg I don’t know. Percy Easto was the station master – a very officious man who smoked a pipe. Just below the roadway up to the station he looked after a plot of land where he kept his pigs. I don’t think my father got on too well with him.

Barclay end. Boys did not go through the turnstiles in the proper way but would be lifted over for a small “fee” which I guess was pocketed by the turnstile operator. It did mean that the crowd numbers recorded were far less than were actually in the ground. There was one occasion when Norwich played Notts County in Division 3. It doesn’t sound much now but Notts County had just signed Tommy Lawton, the England centre forward, from Chelsea. I think there were 37,600 crammed into the ground. At half time I went to do a wee but couldn’t get back onto the terracing so I joined a number of other boys up some trees at the corner of the ground. Tommy Lawton scored the only goal of the match.

would go to the beach where we had a hut. Edna and myself joined in. We came back for lunch then off to the beach again in the afternoon. Three elderly Miss Panters came to stay for many years starting in the late 1930’s. They were brought by taxi from Derby. All three dressed in black and the older two were very stiff and upright. They did not find walking easy and seemed to shuffle along. On arrival they would insist on giving everyone a kiss which was not the most pleasant experience especially as they had whiskers. As soon as I saw them coming I would make myself scarce for a day or two. The older ones shared the double bed in room 8. My summer residence was the attic above them and as there was only a thin ceiling between us I could hear them chuntering away below me. They were lovely old ladies but seemed to be full of aches and pains. One year a pop song came out called “Lily the Pink by Scaffold Mike McGear (real name Peter Michael McCartney, the brother of Paul McCartney), Roger McGough and John Gorman, and it stayed at no1 for 4 weeks over Christmas 1968.

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Being a railway man we used to get free rail travel for any long journey and for short journeys we had privilege tickets. As father was in charge of the loco department he was entitled to write these out for us. Journeys up to Norwich to see the Canaries at Carrow Road were frequent. When I went with my father we would get off the train at Norwich then walk down to the end of the platform (away from the station buildings), cross the lines then through the engine sheds to the

I remember well Mr & Mrs Harvey with their daughter Sheila who became very friendly with my sister Edna. Sheila did re-visit us just two years ago and it was lovely seeing her again. There were the Bartholomews with their daughter – also called Sheila. Mr and Mrs Burrows. He was a keen snooker player. Mr & Mrs Brown with their son John. John did some good ink drawings of the Church and the Grove which were framed and still hang in the house. Then there were the Bowdlers. Henry Bowdler was deputy County Surveyor for Norfolk but moved on to become County Surveyor for Kent – one of the top Civil Engineering jobs. He had two sons, Richard and Roger who were close to my age . We got on well together. These times were one big house party. During the days all the above

RNLI Coastal Review team visit Cromer Lifeboat Station

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The review for this team was taking place at all stations along this coast visiting each station in turn, to get a first-hand idea of how the existing stations were evolving to the needs of the charity. The event was extremely well attended with representatives of the Cromer RNLI management committee, Ladies Guild fundraisers and volunteer crew members, as well as Lifeguard Managers. The team were escorted around the station where they viewed the all-weather lifeboat. Their tour included a visit to the RNLI shop and the Henry Blogg museum display. They spoke with volunteer crew members and fundraisers and after lunch continued their journey to Happisburgh.

Cromer RNLI staff were buoyed by a visit from the charity’s top brass earlier this month The Coastal Review team from RNLI headquarters at Poole visited the station at the end of the Pier as well as making a tour of the Henry Blogg Museum. The team were met by Lifeboat Operations Manager Richard Leeds and Chairman Tony Webster. A review of all the RNLI lifeboat stations takes place every five years and this week the team visited stations on the East coast of England from Hunstanton to Yarmouth. The purpose of the review is to see how stations are working in each area, and to decide if any changes might be needed to ensure that the RNLI continues to deliver lifesaving around the coast in the most effective, safe and viable manner. The team of volunteers and professionals was headed by Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence KCVO CB ADC(P), Chairman of the RNLI Operations Committee together with representatives of operations, engineering and asset management Left to right George Rawlinson and community life-saving. RNLI, Tony Webster Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence outlined the Chairman Cromer RNLI, Richard purpose of the review, and stated that the RNLI were Leeds Operations Manager Cromer in the process of putting a more robust policy into RNLI and Rear Admiral Sir practice, regarding the siting of, and which assets Timothy Lawrence could be used to the best advantage, to save lives at sea and possibly reduce the number of deaths caused by drowning in the UK and Eire in the future.

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The case of Peter Jones related to the preparation of a Statutory Will (ie one ordered to be made by the Court). The facts were as follows. J was 81 and suffered from dementia. He had been married to W for over 40 years and had one child, a 56-year old daughter (D) from a previous marriage, who lived in Canada. D had suffered from addiction, mental health problems and serious financial difficulties. J had only seen her once when she was 13, once again at 23 and again in the last year; otherwise they only had infrequent telephone contact. Jâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate was worth about ÂŁ2.3million and he had no Will. If he died intestate, after allowing for the statutory legacy of ÂŁ250,000 plus personal chattels for his W, W and D would each receive half of the remainder of his estate. The case is interesting as it provides a helpful discussion of the structured decision-making process, the consultation required and the principles applied in Statutory Will cases. There is not room to detail them here. It shows how such cases are heavily fact-dependent.

The Official Solicitor, for J, submitted that it was in Jâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best interests that a Statutory Will was made to enable an independent professional executor to be appointed and to avoid the intestacy provision, which gave too much weight to Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s limited involvement in Jâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life and failed adequately to provide for W, given their long marriage.

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N & P Managers Paint Hospice Rooms

Eleven Regional Managers from the Norwich & Peterborough Building Society have spent two corporate volunteering days with The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House. Day one was spent helping to paint three bedrooms in our anticipated Inpatient Unit. On day two, the team tackled huge thistles that had grown up in the landscaping banks at the front of the Hospice. Nina Sexton, Norwich & Peterborough Fakenham Branch Manager said “We wanted to do a community project that gave a team bonding experience and a sense of achievement. The Hospice was an inspirational place for us - fantastic facilities and we were delighted to help a great local cause that supports local people.” Lynn Lockheart, Director of Operations at The Norfolk Hospice said “Huge thanks to the N & P team who have done an amazing job for us. They got through an incredible amount of work in the time and the results look great.” N&P Building Society allows every colleague up to 31 hours’ paid leave a year to help out at a good cause or charity of their choice. Photo Team N & P get ready to paint

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The railway drama arriving at Sheringham Little Theatre this summer includes a handful of amateur actors enjoying the ride to gain experience of a professional summer season.` A 10-strong cast couples up six repertory pros with four local faces keen to learn from the journey. It will happen during The Railway Children between 10 – 16 August - one of six plays during the venue’s summer North Norfolk amateur actors Ruth drama season. Elliott, Laura Finnemore and Paris ChanDirector Amy Wyllie said the adaptation dler who will join the cast of The Railway saw a tunnel and tracks on stage, and Children on the platform with luggage there would be sound effects but the locations, action and train were down to the cast to create with their descriptions and acting skills. "The whole drama is a challenge because of the many locations involved, so everyone has to use their imaginations." Theatre director Debbie Thompson said they were keen to get children and families involved with the summer rep season. The Railway Children, using links with the North Norfolk Railway, was ideal. "Having local cast members is lovely - giving people who support the theatre all year round the chance to discover how rep works - by being part of it." Ruth Elliott from Aldborough, who has acted with the Cromer and Sheringham Operatic and Dramatic Society and the Sheringham Players, is joined by youngsters Laura Finnemore from West Runton, Paris Chandler from Aylsham and Megan Bailes from Happisburgh. Th`ey will play varied and multiple roles from housekeeper and cook to passengers and boys. Ruth said "I am really looking forward to it. The story is one of my favourites full of emotion and with a happy ending." On Saturday 13 August there will be a chance to meet the acting cast, in character, at Weybourne station from 10.30am. Discount deals for people visiting the show and the railway will be in operation. The railway is also staging special drop-in activities for children, linked to the classic adventure story, during the stage show’s run. Every day there will be fun events at the line’s three main stations. • at Sheringham youngsters can collect story packages, to enable them to write their own Railway Children inspired tale. • at Weybourne there will be a large board game based on the story. • and at Holt there will be a trail with clues and objects to find in and around the station yard.

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What a glorious month of incredible June weather we’ve just had! Guests and diners have been coming in sunburnt and sandy from hours of sunbathing on the packed sandy beaches, and we’ve even had a couple of people suffering from sunstroke following the extreme temperatures here in Cromer. Wouldn’t that be nice? Well despite the monsoon conditions we’ve been really busy at the Grove, with full rooms and restaurants enjoying wonderful seasonal produce from the garden and from John Davies and Icarus Hines in town (and

congratulations to Icarus for once again retaining his crown as the county’s premier sausage-maker in the annual Battle of the Banger recently!) By the time you read this our Summer Menu will be in full swing, so do come along and see what we have on the a la carte. 6 – 9pm every night, 01263 512412 to book! Roasted Cod with tomatoes and basil 500g Cherry Tomatoes 1 TBSP Rapeseed oil ½ Teaspoon sea salt 4 – 300g Cod Fillets, thick end 2 garlic cloves 1 TBSP fresh basil 150ml Dry white wine Salt and pepper

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accommodate the cod fillets, place the tomatoes in a single layer Drizzle half of the rapeseed oil over the tomatoes and sprinkle with salt. Roast the tomatoes for 15 minutes until they are soft. Remove the tomatoes from the oven and decrease temperature to 175C. Place the cooked tomatoes in a small bowl, add garlic and basil, toss to combine well and set aside. Season the cod fillets with salt and pepper and drizzle the remaining rapeseed oil over the fillets. Place the cod in the baking dish the tomatoes were roasted in and pour the wine and tomato mix over the fish. Cover the dish with foil and bake the fish until just cooked through, about 12-15 minutes depending on thickness. Serve immediately.

carvings showing the agricultural year. The Festival will also have lots of community involvement from local schools to the local allotment society growing flowers. The arrangers are the same people who do flowers throughout the year but are being organised and directed by a flower arranger who has been part of a gold medal winning team at the Chelsea Flower show and also made arrangements for Royal visits.

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The procedure is stopped here for small areas of fat or to tighten lax skin. For larger area small stainless steel tubes (micro cannula) will be used to suck out melted fat. Following this, you will be able to stand up and look at your new body contour in a mirror. Compression garments will then be applied and you will be able to go home. You will need someone to drive you home.

What happens after the procedure? You will have dressings and tight compression garments for 24 hours. After this, the dressings can be removed and gentle compression used for further 3-5 days. You are encouraged to go for a light walk and bed rest in not recommended. Most people return to normal activities within 2-5 days. Slight degree of soreness-similar to sore muscles after unaccustomed exercise is common.

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52 miles on foot in one day

On Sunday 26 June Sally King and Anita Lusher, self employed personal fitness trainers of North Norfolk Coastal Fitness, achieved the challenge to walk 52 miles in one day. Their journey began at Little Masssingham on the Peddars Way and continued along the Norfolk Coastal Path, through challenging weather, terrain mud and shingle banks, finishing at the iconic Cromer Pier. They did this to raise awareness and funds for the local mental health charity, Norwich MIND, which supports people when they feel alone and vulnerable. Funds are still coming in through the support of

local businesses, friends and the just giving page. To date they have raised £1490. They were joined by Norman Lamb MP, who is very passionate about the mental health services, and his wife at Stiffkey, who then accompanied them to Morston.

At Sheringham, clients, friends and the Mayor of Sheringham met them. At the finishing point, Cromer Pier, they were cheered in by the Cromer Town crier family and friends. Sally and Anita set out with one goal in mind to support their local mental health charity. When asked if she thought they could make it, Anita Lusher said “I never doubted for one minute, giving up was never an option, when we had in our minds the huge obstacles that some people have to deal with everyday”.

Fakenham Sports and Fitness Centre wins national award

Centre named Leisure Centre of the Year (Streamline) at Flame Awards 2016 Fakenham Sports and Fitness Centre, owned by North Norfolk District Council and run by Places for People Leisure, has been named Leisure Centre of the Year (Streamline) in a national awards competition. The Centre won one of the two Leisure Centre of the Year awards (the other was a multi-use category) handed out on 29 June at an event in Telford attended by hundreds of representatives of the health and fitness industry. The Flame Awards is an annual event recognising the work of the health, fitness and physical activity sector. Winners have to show that the work they do is shaping the future of physical activity in the UK.

The rugby season may not begin until September but the ever-popular Touch Rugby has already re-started. Everyone is welcome, all abilities, ages and fitness levels. Just turn up at Scottow, 7.30pm on Thursdays. With player numbers increasing, for the first time in many years the club will next season be running a third team. ‘The Warriors’ will play 16

Next season's league fixtures have been published. The Vikings begin with two away games, Old Priorians (who play at Perivale in West London) on 3 September and newly promoted Sudbury the following week, with Chelmsford visiting Scottow on 24 September. North Walsham is very much a community based

The first Coltishall Jaguars race at the old RAF Air-base at Badersfield got off to a flying start - and the Club was able to donate £500 to the charity East Anglian Air Ambulance. The sixteenth annual Mike Groves Race, but the first at the running club’s new venue, attracted a record turnout with over 380 runners registering to take part in the 10K course. The morning of Sunday 5 June dawned sunny and bright with a light breeze as competitors gathered at the start line. Some were there to chase age-group medals and PBs (personal best times). For others it was to complete their first ever 10K, or 6.25 miles after attending an intensive six-week training course with the Jaguars called ‘Couch to 10K’. For all competitors the main aim was to enjoy the challenge and complete the two lap course of the perimeter track. A medal, tea, coffee and copious quantities of cake awaited all finishers at the Jags HQ. The first male over the line was Callum Stanforth of Ryston Runners AC with a time of 35.11 and first female was Alexandra Smith of Wymondham AC in 41.05. Amazing times!

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Cllr Becky Palmer, North Norfolk District Council Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, said "These awards are incredibly important to the leisure industry and well done to the Fakenham team for the recognition they have won. "Across North Norfolk we boast an excellent range of leisure centres and community sports centres which provide a huge range of healthy activities and I would encourage those who haven't discovered what is on offer to do so." Stuart Jardine, Contracts Manager with Places for People Leisure, said "We are delighted that the Fakenham centre has won this award. "It is a great reflection of the amazing commitment of staff and the work they do in getting our local community more active and healthy. "We will continue to strive to provide a great facility with exceptional service that engages local people."

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Sally King said “We did this out of respect to everyone experiencing or helping others with mental health issues”. “We did not do this alone, without the support from so many people we would have failed so a massive thank you to all. “Smile, have faith and remember the power of positivity”

club and as such relies heavily on a wide array of volunteers. Each year the club makes an ‘Outstanding Contribution Award’ - pictured is last season's winner Richard Polley (on the left) receiving the shield at the Annual Dinner from ex England international Richard Hill.

Sam Kemp, from Hoveton, a participant in the Couch to 10K course, was delighted with her first ever race which she completed in 1.08.13. She said “I loved it! It was an amazing feeling to take part and to be able to cross the finish line – I even had a bit of a sprint finish! “I’m not saying it was easy but I am really proud of what I have done. I am definitely going to join the club and carry on with my run training – I’ve got a time to beat now!”

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