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Spring Bank Holiday Weekend, 28th - 30th May 2016 will be a busy time for The Bure Valley Railway, Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge steam railway.

All available engines, coaches and rolling stock will be action. There will be a special intensive timetable in operation throughout the weekend to allow visitors the opportunity to see as many different locomotives as possible hard at work over the nine miles between Aylsham and Wroxham. To keep younger visitors entertained there will a competition on the train journey, with a free prize for every correct entry.

The workshop at Aylsham will be open throughout the weekend and staff will be on hand to answer any questions. Andrew Barnes, Director, says “this event will give railway enthusiasts and families alike a chance to see a collection of some of the world’s most powerful 15-inch gauge steam engines on display and in operation. This will also be the first time that the new platform at Wroxham will see intensive use with two trains in Wroxham simultaneously.”

The Jubilee Players present Night Must Fall by Emlyn Williams

A psychological thriller set in 1930s Essex Mrs Bramson, wheelchair bound and living in an isolated house surrounded by woods, is an overbearing and domineering hypochondriac. Her niece, Olivia, is at her beck and call as her paid companion, with Mrs Terence, the housekeeper and Dora, the maid, providing grudging service. The routines of the household are thrown into disarray by the police search for a glamorous woman missing from a local hotel. Tensions increase when a gruesome discovery is made in a rubbish pit at the bottom of the garden. The finger of suspicion points towards Hubert, Olivia’s amiable but unexciting suitor and Dan, bell boy at the hotel, who has seduced the maid, Dora, and insinuated his way into the household, charming Mrs Bramson with his flattery and apparent concern for her well-being. But this play, with its incidents of humour as well as high drama, is not a straightforward whodunit. Night Must Fall is a psychological thriller full of intrigue, mind games, menace and the growing threat of something worse to come. This production has been a challenge to stage, as thanks to Mr Cameron and the European referendum, The Tithe Barn will become a polling station on Thursday

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Trains will be running from both Aylsham and Wroxham and fares allow unlimited travel on the day of issue. Children under 5 travel free.

In addition, the restored Wroxham Signal Box will open to visitors at Wroxham Station, providing unparalleled views of the comings and goings of both the Bure Valley and mainline railway.

23 June. In order to be able to transform the barn from theatre to polling station as easily as possible, the play will be simply set in the round, with performances on Tuesday 21, Wednesday 22, and Friday 24 June Whichever way you are planning to vote in the referendum, please vote IN for our production! Night Must Fall by Emlyn Williams will be performed at The Tithe Barn, Horstead on Tuesday 21, Wednesday 22 June and Friday 24 June at 7.30pm. All tickets £6 available from Sandra’s Salon, 18 Wroxham Road, Coltishall, NR12 7EA, Tel daytime 01603 736676, evening 01603 738764. Bar open 7pm

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RANDELL’S FOOTCARE OPENS NEW HEALTHCARE CENTRE IN THE HEART OF SHERINGHAM.

Completely renovated and equipped to the highest standards the old surgery and solicitors offices on the corner of Augusta Street and Church Road Sheringham have been transformed by Randell’s Healthcare into a fantastic suite of treatment rooms. Randell Footcare have been at the forefront of podiatry services in Norfolk for many years providing first class foot-care to thousands of people of all ages and differing problems. As well as routine podiatry they also have specialist skills in sports care, so much so they keep our local premiership sides feet nice and healthy throughout the season. As well as the vast range of foot-care services, the new Centre in Sheringham will host new specialists including Osteopaths, Private Nurses, Sports Therapists, Reflexologist and Nutritionist and many more. The new health centre provided by Randell’s Healthcare is unique in offering so many services under the one roof. The full range of treatments and services available from the new centre can be found on their website; www.randellshealthcare.co.uk or telephone; 01603 737188

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An evening of songs from musicals hopes to raise money for local charities.

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Fakenham Parish Church will be full of the sounds of Broadway and the West End next month with a fund-raising concert by musical theatre performers ‘Reprise!’.

The concert on 14 May at 7.30pm is being hosted by North Norfolk District Council Chairman Annie Claussen-Reynolds in aid of local charities The Wensum Centre and The Benjamin Foundation.

Age Concern North Norfolk runs three Keep-In Touch (or KIT for short) Groups. They are local social groups for the over 55s, where people can meet new friends, learn new skills and get more involved within their local community. The groups are, essentially, coordinated by their own members, and those members can vary in age and circumstances. We have members who are widows, carers, married or single and we are always on the lookout for new members to join any of the groups at any time - many of our members go onto volunteer for our charity with a great range of volunteering opportunities available. In no particular order, the three groups consist of

• The Pop-In Group at Cromer who meet every Friday morning at The Cottage on Lounden Rd from 10am. A warm welcome always awaits you here, so go along for a cup of tea/coffee, a chat and make new friends. For more info contact our key volunteer at the Pop-In, Ann, on 01263 761508 • The Voyager KIT who meet at St. Nicholas Room on Vicarage Street in North Walsham; a friendly group that meet every Wednesday from 2-4pm. The group takes part in various fun activities and offer a great way to meet new friends. For more info contact our key volunteer at the Voyager, Linda, on 07541 795133

Cllr Claussen-Reynolds said “we are incredibly lucky to be able to spend an evening with the talented singers from ‘Reprise!’. I would like to encourage people to come along, it promises to be a fantastic night of musical theatre and all in aid of two excellent local charities.”

Tickets cost £10 and includes refreshments. To book contact Lydia.Hall@north-norfolk.gov.uk

We arrange outings, go for lunch, organise activities and trips as well as inviting speakers to all our groups. A talk by the local Arthritis Care coordinator is taking place at our Pop-In on Friday the 17 June. Just some of the things we have planned for the coming few months include…

• A trip to the wonderful Blickling Gardens on 19 May to see the procession down the drive to commemorate the death of Anne Boleyn. • The fantastic Marsham Hand Bells visit the Pop-In on Friday 20 May

• A trip on the train and a lovely meal in the picturesque setting of the riverbank in Norwich is planned for Friday 3 June.

• See the amazing animals at the popular Banham Zoo on Thursday 24 June. • Learn more about one of the countries most beautiful and iconic landscapes, the Broads, with our trip to the Broads Museum in Stalham (with optional boat trip) on 14 July.

• Or join us for a day in Norwich on 3 August to take a look around the Cathedral and enjoy some of the city’s more hidden delights.

Some of regular events include a pub quiz, held every month at the New Inn at Roughton - our next quiz is on 26 May. We also organise creative writing workshops, art groups, reminiscence and relaxation sessions, open gardens, tea parties, and poetry reading groups as well as gentle exercise classes in conjunction with Cromer

The Pop In Group at Cromer Library. • Lastly, but by no means least, the KIT Club that meet every fortnight in the Community Lounge at Anchor Close in Sheringham There’s more to Age Concern North Norfolk than what you might think so from 10am. All our welcome and the next group meeting is on 9th of May. come on, what are you waiting for, pop-in or give us a call and join one of For more info contact our key volunteer at the KIT Club, Ann, on 01263 our clubs TODAY! In fact, why just join one, you are free to join them all if 761508 you wish!

Norfolk Coast Guardian Volunteers Required

For the past 22 years, the Norfolk Coast Partnership has produced an annual newspaper for the coastal area about the AONB called the Norfolk Coast Guardian and it has always been

very well received by locals and visitors alike. We are looking for local people to help us deliver this free newspaper to local businesses/attractions and venues in order that it is readily available to the community and visitors at large. We would welcome your help and local knowledge in order to do this.

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Jamboree Style St George's Celebrations

This year the 1st Salhouse Scout Group were the hosts of the District St George’s Day Celebration.

Lorraine Henriksen reports ‘Despite a dull start to the day weather-wise, the sun shone for our parade of 550 Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers and their Leaders from across the North East Norfolk Scouts District (Scouts from Blakeney, Holt, Sheringham, Cromer, Aylsham, North Walsham, Mundesley, Stalham, Hoveton & Wroxham, Hainford & Frettenham and, of course, Salhouse who hosted this year’s St George’s Day Celebration) as they marched from the playing field in Thieves Lane, Salhouse to the Gorse Meadow field at Salhouse Broad (1.2 miles in all) - the exact location of the 1930 Jamboree which was attended by our Founder, Lord Baden Powell (B-P) and Prince George. We were thrilled therefore that B-P’s grandson, Robin Baden Clay and his wife, Sue, were able to join us this year (all the way from their home in Dorset) for the whole day. Mr Clay was clearly moved to be able to join in our celebrations and was able to read extracts from his grandfather’s diaries. Mr Clay said “I do feel it is very important that, by attending such rallies, the young people see that they are a part of something SO much bigger than just their own pack or troop, and that they are part of “The Greatest Movement for Peace that the World has ever known.”

The impressive parade was led by ‘St George on Horseback’ and accompanied by the Band of the T.S. Norfolk Sea Cadets from Gorleston, under the careful watch of their Officer in Charge, AS/Lt (SCC) S. Carver RNR and consisted of 550 young people, 135 leaders with 250 parents and family members following. Forty six flags from each section of every group across the district were paraded, led by the Queen’s Colour, the St George Flag and the North East Norfolk District Scout Colour and formed a Guard of Honour as they entered the field through an impressive castellated gateway, which had been built especially for the event by 1st Salhouse members. Mr Baden Clay reviewed the parade and took the salute with District Commissioner, Paul Henriksen and the new High Sheriff of Norfolk, Major General Sir William Cubitt, KCVO, CBE.

with parents - many Dragons were painted, modelled and moulded over the months, as well as dragon quizzes and challenges devised, medieval costumes made etc.

Hilary presented Go, Go, Dragons! gifts as prizes to the youngsters who put the most effort into collecting their pennies in the Break Go, Go, Dragons! collecting boxes last summer – the young people who received Go, Go, Dragons! mugs as prizes were three scouts from 1st Buxton Lamas (Sea Scouts) - Patrick Johns, LilyMai Spinks and Finn Overton and, from 1st Stalham Cubs, Alfie Smith, Casey Talbot and Connie Battley. (Alfie and Casey are still in the pack as Cubs but Connie has moved up to Scouts now.)

We are not sure how much each child collected but do know that Casey filled her box to the top with small change and topped it up with her own pocket money to make sure it was “really full”. Consequently, Hilary presented Casey with a Mini Dragon (Patch) as a special congratulations for her efforts.

We were also really pleased that we were able to have our own Scouting Dragon ‘Bajestic’ on site for the celebrations. She ‘flew’ in from her new home at the Eaton Vale Activity Centre to spend the day with us, and by kind permission of Mr Daniel Dawson-Gordon of the Norfolk Antique & Reclamation Centre, one of the Duelling Dragons sculptures also watched over us.

In this Centenary year of Cub Scouting, we have many other celebrations planned including a District Camp at Holt Hall over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend, but we particularly wanted to make this St George’s Day an extra special Jamboree-style Celebration for our scouting youngsters and their families to enjoy. In keeping with the medieval theme, our central celebration included the story of St George and the Dragon, vividly recounted to the gathering by storyteller-Dave Tonge. This led the youngsters nicely into the activities that followed, including the chance to try medieval activities found in a medieval village provided by family members of the Norfolk and Norwich Medieval Association, 14th Century reenactment group.

They were able to enjoy ‘come and try’ archery, hobby horse jousting, fighting knights with favours, dressing-up as knights, sling shot demos, and medieval games, and also allowed to strike their own commemorative coins. There were also some beautiful birds of prey which the youngsters were able to hold, swordmaking for the young Beavers, a ‘living village’ with ‘medieval’ cooking, crafting skills, board games, historical dancing demonstrations with audience participation, a storyteller, static birds of and so on with the afternoon rounded-off by an amazing hog roast for everyone - and lots of sunshine!’

The main celebration was led by Reverend Canon Andrew Beane - Vicar of Aylsham and District Chaplain, with every section’s flag impressively flying in the breeze at the front of the arena. The main gathering included each group taking forward, one by one, a neckerchief, linking it together with the previous ‘necker’ with a ‘Friendship Knot’, lots of campfire-style songs including ‘Ging Gang Goolie’ and ‘Give Me Joy in My Heart (Shout for Scouting)’ – led by friends of Salhouse Group, Andy Betts and Andrew Hudson) - and a ‘Mexican Wave’ stunt. All 550 scouts, leaders and helpers also made their Renewal of Promises.

County Commissioner, Nickie Chapman, attended especially to present a coveted ‘Silver Acorn’ Award to the Group Leader of Hoveton & Wroxham – Terry Hughes. Terry was also thrilled to have been invited and was very much looking forward to attending the National Awards Ceremony at Windsor Castle on the following Sunday.

District Commissioner, Paul Henriksen, also introduced special guest, Mrs. Hilary Richards, the Chief Executive of the children’s charity, Break who explained that the scout members present (aged from 6 years onwards - Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers) had participated in some part of the Go, Go, Dragons! initiatives last summer, with several sections taking the Dragon Trail either with leaders or

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The popular BBC programme Antiques Road Trip visited Timeline Antiques Centre in North Walsham on Thursday 31 March to film a piece for their programme which is due to be broadcast in September 2016.

Expert Raj Bisram, who also appears in the Channel 4 programme 'Four Rooms', was competing against fellow expert Anita Manning, who was visiting Sheringham.

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• Pinch of Salt •750g Milk

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Dermal filler treatments are non-surgical treatments Fillers can soften lines and wrinkles Fillers can be used to restore lost facial volume Fillers can be used to provide a three-dimensional facelift New research shows they can hold back years There are more than 200 fillers in use, not all are safe Most experts recommend avoiding permanent fillers Improper use can cause problems Treatments are largely unregulated so choose your practitioner wisely At the Coltishall Cosmetic Clinic we specialise in providing a natural look and work hard to provide a safe and comfortable treatment.

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Dr Gheyi has personally carried out thousands of Restylane treatments over the last ten years and it works, is very cost effective and it lasts longer than many other products on the market.

“When we first started doing dermal filler treatments the emphasis was on filling lines and wrinkles, I saw with interest as gradually we began to understand how our face ages and deflate with time. So the focus shifted to replacing lost volume. We moved from filling lines and wrinkles to adding volume. We also knew that in addition to loss of volume, gravity takes its toll and face begins to sag. We never thought that using fillers could fight gravity-un till new research came out just

now that shows it is possible. We now have evidence that using hyaluronic acid dermal fillers strengthens the deeper layer of the face. This firms up deeper tissue, which resists gravitational descent. We can say with confidence that use of our treatments can delay ageing”.

What are the risks? In general these are safe treatments when performed by reputable and experienced doctors. This area is however largely unregulated so choose wisely. Although there are many voluntary regulators, the only legitimate regulator of health care in England is Care Quality Commission so using a CQC registered clinic should guarantee minimum safeguards. Experience and results of your practitioner is the most important factor.

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Happisburgh Lifeboat Station Water Awareness Training

Happisburgh RNLI Lifeboat Station Community Safety Team volunteers have been working with Richardson’s Boating Holidays, Stalham to deliver a Water Awareness session to their boatyard team. This training is part of the RNLI Respect the Water Campaign to reduce the number of deaths from drowning. To this end on Thursday 14 April, the community safety team of Bob Mann, Dave

Community Litter Pick at High Kelling

High Kelling Parish Council held a Community Litter Pick on Sunday 17 April. The event was well attended – more than a dozen residents turned out to tidy up the roads and paths in the village.

Cato and Philip Smith were joined by Paul Barker - RNLI Community Incident Reduction Manager, Ady Barker - RNLI Trainer, and Liz Hustler and Jeremy Littlewood from HM Coastguard. This team delivered Water Awareness training to 15 members of the team from Richardson’s Boating Holidays, giving information on cold water shock and how it effects people falling into water, basic first aid information, hypothermia and how and who to call for help. Then they moved onto the practical of line throwing and recovering people from water while not putting themselves in danger. The team spent two and a half hours on this training. To finish the session there was an exercise with multiple people in the water to be rescued with all the Richardson’s team working together to reinforce their training. Chris Clarke, boatyard manager said “All the team members who attended were fully

engaged and their feedback was really positive. From a training point of view I can see that this will improve safety onsite should either a guest or team member enter the water.” Paul Barker, RNLI Community Incident Reduction Manager said “To see organisations engaging in safety awareness training is very positive and demonstrates how important safety is to organisations on the broads. Working with the community is the best way to ensure continued and improved safe water usage. It’s about practicing skills and developing safety awareness, which is what has been proven today so that more people can enjoy and respect the water.”

A mound of bin bags full of rubbish was collected and piled up for the District Council’s contractors to remove.

Chairman Robin Johnson said “It is always astonishing how much rubbish is left just lying about by people who should know better. Our thanks to everyone who helped us to clear it.”

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Academy of St Thomas Concert at Salle Church

For their annual midsummer concert at Salle Church near Reepham on Saturday 18 June, the Academy of St Thomas is delighted to welcome back violinist Lorraine McAslan to play and direct Mozart’s popular Violin Concerto in G major and Rondo in C. Other works in the programme are ideally suited to this wonderfully atmospheric Norfolk Church - Holst’s St Paul’s Suite, Grieg Elegiac Melodies and the Holberg Suite. Initially trained in London with David Martin, Lorraine McAslan moved to New York at the age of 17 on the recommendation of Isaac Stern to study with Dorothy Delay at the Juilliard School. Since then she has shared the concert platform with many of Britain’s greatest orchestras. Lorraine has been a regular guest soloist with the Academy on many occasions. Audience are welcome to picnic before the concert in the surrounds of this glorious Norfolk Church. Doors open at 6.45pm and tickets are available from Prelude Records 01603 628319.

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Janet Ellis - Writing for Charity They say everyone has a book in them. I think this is very true but in my case, I have written three. Let’s just say one book led to another. It is very rewarding when you see your book in print with its shiny cover and more importantly with your name on the cover! But for me, it’s more than just publishing books. My mission is to sell as many books as I can so I can donate the profits on sales to two very deserving charities, Cancer Research UK and the British Heart Foundation. You can read the reasons why I have chosen these two charities on Clifftop Publishing’s website www.clifftoppublishing.com. The website also provides details about my Greek themed books. All are available to purchase through Amazon in both paperback and Kindle versions. The first to be published was ‘Timotheus Pserimos Puss’, a light hearted short story about a cat. This was followed by ‘On the Verge’, a novel based on a young woman’s diaries. Then there is my book of recipes which incorporates travelogues and is titled, ‘The 3R’s – Recipes Reflections & Reminsicences’. By the way, you don’t have to like Greece to enjoy my books.

GET A BRAND NEW KITCHEN, WE AIM T LIKE FOR TO BEA BEAT LIKE QUOTES INSTALLED TO THE INSTALLED HIGHEST QUALITY! I will be at the Overstrand Summer Fair on 24 July, where you can take a look at samples of my books, as well as being able to purchase signed copies. In October, as part of this year’s COAST programme of events, I will be giving a talk titled, ‘Writing by the Sea’. This will be an informal event where I will cover the pros and cons of self-publishing. By then I plan to have completed my fourth book - a collection of short stories. If you buy one or all of my books – I do hope you enjoy my stories and recipes.

CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS MUSIC, ART AND POETRY PROJECT FOR SCHOOLS

This July children from five local primary schools will be taking part in an exciting and ambitious music, art and poetry project based around the orchestral work ‘Carnival of the Animals’ by Camille Saint-Saëns.

The children will experience a live performance of this engaging and entertaining piece performed by the musicians of ‘Parnassus’, a small chamber ensemble, led by the internationally renowned conductor Peter Stark.

Anna Hashimoto

The concert is at St Andrew’s Church, Holt, where there will also be public performance at 6.30pm on the same day.

There are also related

art and poetry competitions, with artwork being exhibited in three local libraries - Cromer, Holt and Sheringham and then in St Andrew’s Church, Holt, as part of Holt Festival.

Rector of St Andrew’s Church, Holt. For further information please visit our website: www.FALCON-norfolk.org.uk

You do not have to wait until July however, to hear wonderful classical music being performed live as the next concert in the ever popular FALCON series of concerts is nearly upon us. Mark Viner Anna Hashimoto, one of the finest clarinettists of her generation, is coming to perform at St. Andrew’s Church in Holt on The project is being organised and part-funded Saturday 14 May from 6.30pm. Anna will by FALCON, with generous funding from the be accompanied by Mark Viner an equally Arts Council of England and the Norfolk Arts accomplished young pianist. As usual Fund. It is being run in partnership with Holt pre-concert drinks will be available, as well as Festival (who are funding the school’s during the interval. The concert is free to attend concert), and made possible by support of the but any donations are welcome to help raise five partner primary schools - Holt, Gresham money for both FALCON’s projects and St Village, Langham, Overstrand and Roughton Andrew’s Church. as well as the Norfolk Library Service and the On Thursday 28 July at 6.30pm there will be a Celebratory Event in St Andrew’s Church when prizes for the art and poetry competitions will be presented by award winning author Kevin Crossley-Holland.

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Northrepps Primary School pupils take a trip through Norfolkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s WWI history

might have been like 100 years ago when our coast was threatened by invasion.â&#x20AC;?

At least 48 pillboxes were known to have been built in Norfolk during the First World War, of which 24 currently survive, the majority being in North Norfolk.

Bethany Ann Waller, 8, who received a certificate, said â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was really

Class holding their certificates with Oak Class at Northrepps Primary School have received teacher Katherine Leigh. Tom Fitzcertificates for completing the patrick is standing behind the teacher, and Annie Pillbox Trail across North Norfolk.

The trail takes in up to 14 First World War pillbox gun emplacements positioned to defend the UK from German invasion.

North Norfolk District Council Leader Cllr Tom FitzPatrick and the Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chairman Annie Claussen-Reynolds congratulated the pupils on their achievement and gave them their Pillbox Trail certificates.

Cllr FitzPatrick said â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is such an important part of our nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and North Norfolkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great to get young people out and about walking through history. On this trail you can really imagine what it

interesting visiting the pillboxes. The soldiers must have been so brave. They risked their lives to protect Britain.â&#x20AC;?

The Pillbox Trail forms part of North Norfolkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s World War I Centenary Commemorations 2014-2018 and offers a unique opportunity to visit and view many of the remaining WWI pillboxes in North Norfolk.

Cllr Claussen-Reynolds said â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really proud of our part in the World War I centenary commemorations with the Pillbox Trail. These vital events in history need to be remembered and understood by new generations and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so pleased Oak Class walked the trail and saw North Norfolkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pillboxes and all they mean.â&#x20AC;?

Claussen-Reynolds is to the right of the group.

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Branch President, Air Commodore Tom Benson RAF (retired) awarded the Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cup for 2015 to the Branch Banner Bearer Ray Loake for his outstanding contribution to the Branch.

Ray and his wife Margaret have been not only loyal supporters of the RAFA but after nine years service in the RAF, Ray was also a volunteer with the Air Training Corps for over 20 years.

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A Grove Miscellany

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

Part 3 - THE WAR YEARS.

I was just a young boy under three years old when hostilities with Germany broke out. It was only after the start that I became old enough to remember what happened. Although Cromer was teeming with troops, and planes were daily flying overhead with air raid warnings almost every night, I never remember being frightened. In fact for us boys living around here it was exciting. We would march behind the soldiers when they were on parade and somehow we managed to collect all manner of army cap badges. (How did we do that?) The army placed big guns on the cliffs and we knew all the tunnels to and from them. We came to recognise Spitfires, Hurricanes, Lancasters and American flying fortresses. Then there were Messerschmits and Heinkels. It was far more exciting then anything on television nowadays. This was for real! I guess our parents didn’t think like this. Each night we had to go through the routine of “blackout”. All windows had to be covered with black blinds so that not the faintest crack of light could be seen through. The ARP’s and the police seemingly took a delight in finding a house which did not conform. As children we feared this more than enemy bombs. Not that we had many bombs in Cromer. Mostly planes flew over to drop their loads on the industrial midlands and then flew back empty. There was only the occasional stick dropped here although these did cause a lot of damage and death in the centre of the town.

Many houses were fitted out with

“Morrison” shelters which were like a steel table which could be used as such, but then you crawl underneath to get protection from bombs. We never aspired to one of these. Instead my mother and father would usher us into the kitchen where we had to get under the kitchen table for safety. I guess this gave some feeling of security but the kitchen table, which is still there, was so weak that in 1980 we had to add an extra leg to keep it standing. A five legged table. And there we would all sit until the “all clear” siren.

It was during the early part of the war that the war ministry thought that Germany might invade at Cromer. There was good reason for thinking this. Just up Overstrand Road on the top of the hill was a fine hotel by the golf course – The Royal Links Hotel. This was going to be Hitler’s headquarters after the invasion (would you believe), so the instruction went out to blow up one of the spans of the pier. This was scheduled for midday. Everyone in the town was instructed to open their windows to prevent them being broken by the blast wave. Midday came and nothing happened. One o’clock came.. then two o’clock.. then three o’clock..By four o’clock it was getting cold and it obvious that nothing would happen so everyone closed their windows. Suddenly

Richard Barclay also gave some other interesting insights into Cromer. His father was Rev Gilbert Barclay the vicar of Cromer from 1939 to 1946. Two of his sons were killed during the war and understandably, his wife, Mrs Barclay did not care much for Germans. However during the war a young German pilot crashed and was brought into Cromer Hospital. Mrs Barclay, being the vicars wife was asked to visit him. Very reluctantly she did so and found him to be a charming young man who spoke almost perfect English and had a great knowledge of Norfolk. She enquired how this should be and he informed her that during the 1930’s he had been sent to Norfolk for long periods in order to spy out the land ready for any invasion!

A photograph of a Morrison shelter in a room setting, showing how such a shelter could be used as a table during the day and as a bed at night. The table cloth is partly pulled back to reveal the sleeping area.

there was an almighty bang. Bits of steel flew over the Hotel De Paris and landed in Church St; windows were blown in and the pier was one span missing. This was what prevented Hitler invading England!

It did cause one problem. There was now no access to the lifeboat on the end of the pier so a temporary bridge had to be erected

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across the empty span. This was made of timber and if a few of us boys got on it and jumped in unison the bridge would vibrate up and down. We always knew when to stop. Mr Richard Barclay (mentioned above) gave us an interesting corrolary to this as he was living in Cromer at the time and took a keen interest in the lifeboat. Apparently at midday the charge was in fact detonated but it was far too small to do any significant damage, so the army sent for a bigger set of explosives. What they received was far, far bigger than necessary but they used it regardless with the resultant enormous bang.

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Recently Asked Questions and Answers from the Clapham & Collinge Commercial Team

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Q1 Would I be able to obtain a loan against my house to invest in a Business? It is possible to borrow money against your house by either a secured loan or a further advance against your mortgage and subject to your own financial circumstances. There are likely to be conditions with any such lending, and particularly where you have an existing mortgage you should check terms that may already be in place as to any further lending. The best person to advise you in the first instance will be your mortgage broker, bank or independent financial adviser. Bear in mind that borrowing against your home will always carry the risk of re-possession if you unable to make the repayments. Financial advisers will be able to discuss different options with you, as well as the potential for obtaining any other types of loan which may not need to be secured against your home. You should also remember that if you jointly own the property with another person, you will need their consent to use the property as security for the business. They will also likely need to obtain their own independent legal advice as a part of the lending process. Q2 I am planning on working from home in 2016. Do I need any kind of insurance of other official certification? This may depend upon the nature of the work that you do and if you require any minimum levels of insurance to be in place. Your mortgage lender and home insurance company may also be required to give their approval and again this will depend upon the type of work you undertake. You will also need to consider whether you are covered in respect of any risks to visitors to your property and therefore consider whether you are adequately covered for public liability insurance. Similarly, if you use your vehicle for business purposes you will need to upgrade your level of insurance to include this, particularly if you will be travelling to different places for your work. Bear in mind that if you have valuable equipment at your home as a result of using it as a workplace, this may fall outside the scope of your home and contents insurance. You should speak to an insurance broker as to the appropriate levels of cover. Q3 We are an online business but our HQ & servers are based in an area that is susceptible to flooding. Do we have to declare this to new and existing clients? It sometimes happens but hasn't for years.

You must be careful not to misrepresent the reliability of the service you are offering. You should assess whether the risk of flooding is reasonably foreseeable and be honest with any existing, new or prospective clients as to any difficulties you may have experienced previously. It may be worth considering (if possible) whether the risk is great enough that moving your HQ and servers would impact less on your business in this respect. In any event, you should look to implement a flood plan and what will happen if your business is affected by flooding.

You should also consider updating your terms and conditions of business to include provision for what will happen if an event occurs which is outside of your control and stops your business from providing the goods or services under the contract. These clauses are commonly known as "force majeure" clauses. Q4 How often should you update your original business plan? Would a Solicitor charge just to look it over? You should update your business plan regularly and in accordance with your business needs; for some businesses this may be as frequent as at least once a month to review planned estimates for the month against actual figures and performance. It is also advisable to do this whenever circumstances change which may alter the direction your business takes, for example, winning or losing a contract tender. As a minimum, you should look to conduct a thorough overhaul once year. A solicitor will be able to provide advice to you about the legal decisions which may impact on the growth of your business, for example, renewing a lease of premises, any employment law difficulties, or the best way to contract with third parties to minimise the risk against any claims. Solicitors should set out any costs they may charge for considering your business plan at the outset, and may be able to agree a cap or fixed fee for doing so, although it may be best to speak to your independent financial adviser or accountant in the first instance regarding your business plan.

At Clapham & Collinge Solicitors we have a dedicated team of expert solicitors who can provide you with all of the necessary information, support and legal advice, in relation to employment law, commercial and business services. For more information, or if you require advice on any other legal matter, please contact Clapham & Collinge Solicitors on 01263 823398, email info@clapham-collinge.co.uk or visit www.clapham-collinge.co.uk.

Herd of mammoths spotted in Sheringham!

Mural showcases life-sized mammoths that once roamed North Norfolk coast.

The promenade wall in Sheringham is now home to a mural depicting Neolithic life, including a herd of life-sized mammoths.

Local artist David Barber has volunteered his time to create the extraordinary tribute to the Deep History Coast with £500 funding for materials from North Norfolk District Council, in partnership with The Sheringham Society.

Cllr Becky Palmer, Cabinet member for Leisure and Culture said “The District Council is proud to have been able to fund such an impressive artwork and support David Barber in this project. The mural isn’t even finished yet and already it’s the talk of the town. It is a real boost to the Deep History Coast and Sheringham itself.” The mural was inspired by the excavation in 1995 of the 700,000-year-old skeleton of the

West Runton steppe mammoth.

The 13-foot tall skeleton is the oldest ever found in the UK and the largest nearlycomplete mammoth skeleton known.

The mural project includes education outreach so school children can take part in painting sessions. In addition, there will be talks about the Deep History Coast sharing information on the local ancient environment and prehistory of Britain.

Sheringham Carnival Queen & Senior Attendant

Sheringham Carnival proudly presents Jade Roberts as Carnival Queen 2016 and Emma Louise Glover as Senior Attendant.

Jade is 26 years old and currently a mum and a child minder.

20 year old Emma has only recently become a mum and works at The Two Lifeboats.

Both girls have lived in Sheringham all their lives and are looking forward to their duties and responsibilities during Carnival Week. It is an important role, where they will take part in children's activities, visit nursing homes, judge the 'mini' Carnival Prince and Princess Competition and accompany the Mayor on his visits. Unfortunately, the third attendant resigned shortly after selection for personal reasons but,

due to the carnival programme deadline, it was decided against readvertising.

We welcome both girls to Sheringham Carnival!

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HIP HIP HOOR-HAY! CHEER ON DONKEY DUO AT SPECIAL BIRTHDAY PARTY

As the country prepares to cheer on Sir Bradley Wiggins at this year’s Rio Olympics, visitors to Redwings Horse Sanctuary’s Aylsham Visitor Centre are also being invited to cheer on two special donkeys at their birthday party this summer.

Outgoing and mischievous Wiggins was named in honour of Sir Bradley Wiggins, having arrived at Redwings shortly after the athlete cycled to victory at the London Olympics in 2012. Poor Wiggins was taken in by the charity, which cares for 1,500 horses, ponies, donkeys and mules at centres across the UK, after being discovered abandoned.

At the same time, the owner of a donkey called Wacko contacted

Redwings asking for urgent help in finding him a new home after the livery yard he had been living at closed down. The two lonely donkeys were brought together by Redwings and struck gold by finding

friendship in each other.

Gemma Walpole, Redwings’ Head of Fundraising, said “Having been lonely for so long, Wiggins and Wacko have flourished into lovable and mischievous donkeys since finding friendship in each other. We hope as many people as possible will be able to come along and cheer them on, just like Wiggins’ namesake!”

And if partying with such a fun pair wasn’t enough, Redwings

Aylsham’s other resident Adoption Stars will also be celebrating their birthdays this summer, including:

• Beautiful ‘Black Beauty’ horse Maya on Sunday 15 May

• Cheeky Miniature Shetland ponies The Gangsters on Sunday 24 July

• Handsome thoroughbred cross horse Gulliver on Sunday 28 August

Redwings Aylsham also provides a safe and happy home to 50 rescued horses, ponies, donkeys and mules who would love a cuddle too!

Wiggins and Wacko’s birthday party will take place on Sunday 12 June at 11am. Join in the celebrations at Redwings Aylsham, Spa Lane,

Aylsham, Norfolk NR11 6UE. For more information about the Adoption Club or to sponsor a Redwings Adoption Star, visit www.redwings.org.uk/adopting

The inseparable duo proved such a hit with visitors that they quickly joined the charity’s Adoption Club, which allows supporters to sponsor an Adoption Star resident for just £12.50 a year, with every penny going directly towards their daily care and that of their friends.

Supporters can visit their Adoption Star for free during any open day at the centre where they live and receive updates on their four-legged friend’s progress. They are even invited to celebrate their new friend’s birthday with a party where supporters can join in the fun and festivities, while their Adoption Star tucks into a specially made cake, just for them!

Wiggins and Wacko, who can be adopted jointly, will be celebrating their 12th birthday with a party at Redwings Aylsham, north of Norwich, on Sunday 12 June at 11am.

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If you find a dog, you must contact the local authority dog warden immediately and arrange for them to collect the dog. This is a requirement by UK law. The dog warden will scan for a microchip to try to contact the owners. The local phone number for the dog warden for Sheringham is 01263 516085.

However if they are closed, or if you find a cat or other pet, you now have another option: Contact Sheringham’s Volunteer Scan Angel Cara Glassfield on 01263 826303 or 07787 405951. Cara can arrange to meet with you and will scan the animal for you. Cara will be available to contact on the phone between 8am – 9pm seven days a week. After 9pm you may send a Facebook message but please do not expect a response until the next morning. If anyone wishes to be an Overnight Scan Angel please contact Cara. For more information and to raise awareness, please join and share our Facebook Page North Norfolk Microchip Scan Angel.

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Asparagus and parmesan risotto

What a lovely time of year here in Cromer, with the blossom through on the apple trees and the new herb garden flourishing under the watchful eyes of Estate Manager Nigel and Head of Herbs Ann Graveling.

The chefs wander through the Orangery to harvest the fresh leaves and flowers (without stopping at the bar of course…!) and get them straight onto the plates and into the restaurant. Delicious.

We are into the full swing of the season now, with very busy dining rooms throughout the week. (We’ve also retained our two AA Rosettes for the next year, which is a huge compliment for our team here). If you fancy dropping in for dinner I would be great to see you – but it’s always a good idea to book on 01263 512412! •2 tbsp olive oil • Table Spoon of butter • 1 onion, finely chopped • 350g risotto rice • 250ml glass white wine • 750ml vegetable stock, hot

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Norfolk and Norwich Open Studios

For two weeks every May/June, Norfolk & Norwich Open Studios celebrate the county’s artists and their creativity by offering them the opportunity to open their doors to the public to exhibit, sell, and talk about their work. It gives visitors the chance to experience new art, meet artists, and to buy original artworks directly from their creators.

North Norfolk Organisation for the Visual Arts (NOVA) was formed in 2000 as a liaison group between the Open Studios organisation and the artists of North Norfolk, hence its title. Membership is continually rising and is currently in excess of 60 artists, covering most if not all mediums.

‘Middle of NovaWhere’ is a collective of artists from the North Norfolk Organisation of Visual Artists (NOVA). For 2016 they have set up a group exhibition as part of the Open Studios event, in the wonderful setting of Thorpe Market Church, to give visitors the chance to experience a diverse amount of talent in one location.

Often the artists have little space to show people around their own studios and as a solitary artist they find the two weeks of ‘NovaWhere’ Open Studios a great opportunity to be inspired by their co-exhibitors, or by the setting in which they show their work. Artists taking part are David Cottrell, Lesley Ash, Susanne Lakin, John Rance, Leslie Hawkes Nockels, Shane (arTEEsane) and Chris Sharpe.

The exhibition runs from Saturday 28 May – Saturday 12 June, open daily 10am to 5pm. Free Entry. Refreshments available.

North Walsham Festival – The Battle Project dance company who specialise in working with contemporary dance in community settings. A series of workshops will take place which will lead up to the performance, to take place on the evening of Saturday 25 June in North Walsham Memorial Park. All workshops and elements of the project are free.

This year’s North Walsham Festival, organised by Arts North Norfolk, will run 18 to 26th June. Last year’s event attracted over 8,000 people to its events and this year there is much more to look forward to and many more ways to take part.

Individuals, groups, sports teams, schools clubs and families are all welcome to take part. More information can be found on the project website (where you can also sign up) at www.artsnorthnorfolk.org/thebattle or email thebattle@artsnorthnorfolk.org. No experience of dance, performance or history is needed – it will be a fund project and something very different for everyone to take part in!

The 2016 Festival will mark the events of the 1381 Peasant’s Revolt and the Battle of North Walsham of the same year. The final weekend will see a recreation of the great Battle – without swords and armour but with dance!

Members of the local community, in and around North Walsham, are invited to take part in the Battle Project. A Medieval Camp taking place in the park over the weekend of the 25-26th June but the battle recreation to be different – a different way of interpreting the battle using dance. Anyone can take part, but the project will initially focus on engaging with boys and men in the project. Workshops and choreography will be led by Glasshouse Dance, an outstanding

Joseph Ballard, director of the North Walsham Festival and CEO for Arts North Norfolk said “The Battle Project is a great way to get involved in your local Festival. We want lots of people to take part and learn a very simple piece of dance and then come together for the performance. The North Walsham Festival is about profiling the town and most important its people and local community. This is a big call out to everyone, including group leaders to help make the project a success. Everyone and anyone can take part of any age, any group or even business. We’re putting a focus on recruiting men and boys too - we want our town to be known for doing things differently, embracing a warm community spirit.” Other take part opportunities include North Walsham Knits, where people are asked to donate hand-knitted or crocheted items that will contribute towards a big art project, the Festival Parade (Sunday 26 June which leads to the Fun Day), Parade and costume workshops and there are volunteer opportunities to make it all happen.

For more information about the Festival and for other events, check out www.artsnorthnorfolk.org, call 01692 218060 or pop into No. 1 Market Place, North Walsham (open Wednesday to Saturday).

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Honeymoon couple donate wedding money to Cromer RNLI John and Carole Cheshire, who hail from Nottingham, were married last month after many years together. The couple, both in their seventies, had been together for many years but decided to tie the knot whilst on holiday in Venice last year. Carole had proposed to John on three successive Leap Years but with no success, then whilst they were on a gondola last year, John popped the question.

Having both been married before and with their house furnished with all they need, they decided to ask wedding guests to give donations to the RNLI.

A poem was used in the wedding invitations which included the lines:

Heydon Hall and village residents invite visitors to stop and smell the roses Residents of Heydon are inviting visitors to stop and smell the roses this Father’s Day, Sunday 19 June, and to explore the gardens of Heydon Hall – which are rarely open to the public – plus a variety of gardens in their historic, picturesque village. Charles Shippam - PCC Treasurer, Heydon (Parish) and village resident - explained“Heydon Hall and Village Open Gardens Day provides a wonderful opportunity for visitors to discover one of the prettiest villages in Norfolk and take a stroll through the gardens of Heydon Hall, The Grange, The Old Rectory, The Old Cottage, Poppyland, and others. There will also be a display by North Norfolk Classic Vehicle Club, entertainment by Holt Ridge Morris dancers, a plant stall, and refreshments on the village green.”

Tu l i p t r e e D e s i g n s . . . ...be inspired

‘We support those who give their time for free To save people in distress upon the sea The RNLI is such a worthy cause So please donate without a pause’

A donation of £300 was handed over to a representative of RNLI Cromer on Wednesday 13 April by the honeymooning couple.

Carol said ‘It was a lovely family day and we all wanted to show our support for the RNLI. Being in Cromer seemed the ideal place to donate to the RNLI’

He added “Heydon is one of less than a dozen privately owned villages in Great Britain and became Norfolk's first conservation area in 1971. Heydon is also currently home to six County Wildlife Sites; has won Best Kept Village on two occasions and has been the setting of numerous film and TV productions.”

Heydon Hall and Village Open Gardens Day will take place on Sunday 19 June between 2pm and 5pm. Admission to the Heydon Hall gardens costs £3 per person and entry to the Heydon village gardens costs an additional £3 per person – however, there is no admission charge for children 14 years and under. Car parking is also free. Dogs on leads are welcome in Heydon Hall Park. Admission tickets can be purchased on the day at the main gates to Heydon Hall and on Heydon village green. Heydon is situated 15 miles north west of Norwich, off the B1149 Norwich to Holt road (postcode for sat nav is NR11 6AD).

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Toastmaster’s Success

North Norfolk Speakers Club contestant Paul Rosier won the annual Toastmasters Area International Speech Contest, this year hosted by Mildenhall Speakers Club on 5 April.

Having won the North Norfolk Speakers Club International Speech contest, Paul delivered an excellent speech entitled ‘Just a Minute’, winning first place despite stiff competition. The event was well attended and enjoyed by members from all area clubs with Mildenhall Speakers Club providing very welcoming hospitality and delicious refreshment.

Paul Rosier, winner of the Area International Speech Contest, receives his award from Toastmasters Division Director Kevin Lee (left) and Area Director Sue Eastman

“I am proud to have put the name of North Norfolk Speakers Club back on the trophy and thank everyone for their support” said Paul. North Norfolk Speakers Club meets on alternate Wednesdays, 6.45pm at North Walsham High School, Spenser Avenue, North Walsham. For further information please visit www.nnsc.co.uk, email northnorfolkspeakersclub@gmail.com or contact Gillian 01692 650250. Guests and new members are always welcome.

NORTH WALSHAM’S CHIPPY HAS AGAIN BEEN JUDGED ONE OF THE TOP FOUR

The THREE COTTAGES FISH RESTAURANT has received the amazing news that in this year’s competition to find the best 50 Fish and Chip Shops in the United Kingdom they were once again one of only four shops to receive a mark of 100% from the independent judges. We were immensely proud of all our staff when they achieved this distinction in 2015 but to repeat the result in the 2016 competition is almost unbelievable.

The annual competition, which is run by Fry Magazine, entails an unannounced secret visit by an independent judge who marks each shop on the quality of their food and the service received. Over 50 different aspects of the food and customer service are marked to help, compare shops throughout the UK.

At the Three Cottages the aim has always been to try and serve “the best fish and chips in the world”. A mark of 100% for the quality of the food for the fourth year running reflects their efforts to achieve this. Owners, Sam Homfray and Paula and David Audley told us “It is impossible to

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THE NORTH NORFOLK GARDENER

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The love of alpines becomes more and more absorbing for many gardeners. The charm of the miniature, the romantic association with the mountains which are their traditional home, the satisfaction of the many easy and floriferous species and as they become more expert, the challenge of those plants which are more difficult to grow. All these factors help to explain their attraction. Broadly speaking, alpine plants are those found in mountainous districts, that is, in the high alpine pastures above the tree line and in the actual rocky cliffs arising from them. However, most gardeners use the term alpines to include any species suitable for growing in the rock garden, trough or unheated alpine house. In general, this means plants that are reasonably hardy, perennial and compact in habit (usually six inches or less). It has been suggested that there are two extreme types of alpine plantsmen. There are those for whom a rockery is primarily a pleasant and colourful addition to the garden, and those whose delight is in the fascinating detail of each small plant – an enjoyment enhanced by segregating them in pots and pans and in bringing them nearer eye level in an alpine house, raised bed or cold frame. Alpines can be grown in rock gardens, sinks and troughs, in gravel or cracks in the paving or in a cold greenhouse. A alpine house is of course the ideal, but an

unheated greenhouse with very ample ventilation will give the plants the conditions they need. Whatever space and facilities you have there is room for alpines and here are some recommended plants that are in flower in my garden at the moment Androsace sempervivoides – a fine Himalayan species which has rosettes of leathery leaves and spreads by runners. Develops mats from which arise numerous 5cm stems of pink flowers in April and May. An easy plant suitable for sunny screes or troughs. Saxifraga ‘Peach Melba’. One of the many wonderful saxifrages that are available. This variety is best grown in pots but there are saxifrages available for every situation. ‘Peach Melba’ has beautiful large peachy-pink, flared flowers in sprays amongst

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the light cushion of small-leaved evergreen foliage. It is a slow growing perennial spreading to 15cms and prefers full sun or partial shade. Tulipa ‘Little Beauty’. A dwarf botanical tulip with a beautiful blend of bright red-pink flowers with purple-blue centres. Many flowers are produced from a single bulb in April and at a height of just 12cms are perfect for rockeries. Choose a sunny spot where possible, if not partial shade is fine. Plant around 10 cm. deep in well-drained soil for best results.

Unique and beautiful cushions inspired by the Norfolk landscape to go on show Stunning cushions inspired by some of Norfolk's most beautiful vistas will go on show at a unique exhibition later this month.

The Spirit of Felbrigg Landscape exhibition features more than 40 beautiful cushions especially created by local textile artists and stitchers from across Norfolk. Organised by the Norwich branch of the Embroiderers' Guild, the exhibition will see the custom-made creations displayed around the famous National Trust property which inspired them.

During the exhibition, which runs from Saturday, 30 April to Wednesday 29 June some of the artists who created the cushions will also be demonstrating their skills to visitors.

On Wednesday 25 May and Sunday 12 June exhibition goers will be able to meet and see adult stitchers from the Guild in action, while on 2 June a special half-term event will be held by the award-winning Young Embroiderers' group.

The event is part of a nationwide collaboration

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Arabis caucasica ‘Little Treasure White’ is a compact variety of this popular perennial rock plant, which forms an evergreen mound covered for weeks in spring with fragrant white flowers. It is attractive to bees. Height and spread 10-15cms by 25-30cms. Suitable for rock gardens, as ground cover or covering sunny banks. Thrives in most soils but likes full sun. Cut hard back after flowering to maintain a neat shape. Alpines plants are widely available in garden centres and there are also local specialist nurseries such as West Acre Gardens near Swaffham. Bob Wilkinson

between the National Trust and the Embroiderers' Guild to mark the 300th anniversary of the birth of Lancelot 'Capability' Brown, who was responsible for the design of many of the charity's most stunning gardens.

At Felbrigg, the gardens are thought to have been influenced by Suffolk-born and Norwich-educated Humphry Repton, who lived nearby. Repton is often regarded as the spiritual heir to Brown, and one of the last great English landscape designers.

The diverse cushions produced for the exhibition reflect many aspects of the Felbrigg estate including its formal lawns and borders, its woodland, and the Grade II listed walled kitchen garden, as well as the surrounding north Norfolk landscape.

"Our members have produced dozens of unique works of art for this fantastic anniversary exhibition, and it is a real delight for them to be shown off in the historic surroundings of Felbrigg Hall," said Embroiderers’ Guild committee member Jacqueline Goffin.

Open Gardens Day at Burgh-next-Aylsham on Sunday 5 June 11.30am to 5.30pm to raise money for St. Mary’s church. Gardens open to the public, entrance fee only £4. Plenty of free parking and there will be lunches and teas available in different gardens. Produce and plants also will be on sale. A wide variety of gardens will be open, from small cottage gardens to large manor grounds… an excellent day out for the whole family. Children under 12 years free if accompanied by paying adult.

"Lush textiles have long been associated with our grand country houses, from pieces of tapestry and fabric art in their own right to impressive upholstery, curtains, and other soft furnishings.

"That tradition is well alive at Felbrigg, as shown by the recent restoration of their ornate tapestry carpet in the library, produced using replica traditional looms. There are so many techniques and styles that are intimately interwoven with a place like Felbrigg, and it is an honour for us to be a small part of that heritage." The exhibition is open daily from 30 April to 29 June. Entry to the exhibition is included within the normal admission charges for Felbrigg Hall.

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Trusts have received all sorts of bad press over the last few weeks. They have become emblematic of underhand arrangements designed to deprive HM Treasury of their dues by those more than able to pay.

Let us examine some of the common misunderstandings.

• Trusts are only for the wealthy : wrong.

• Trusts are a way of concealing the true ownership : ah well, there is more than a grain of truth in this; but the purpose of setting up a trust is often primarily protective and is usually with the best intentions.

• Trusts are for avoiding tax : generally, this is not the case. Trusts have their own tax system which, put simply, often taxes them as severely as the very highest earners. If the income is paid out to beneficiaries, then usually they can claim back that higher rate tax so the income they receive is taxed at the same level as their own income.

What is certain is that trusts are complicated and the law behind them is often misunderstood or poorly grasped, including by financial journalists eager for a quick headline.

So, why create a trust, if not for nefarious reasons?

The best and most frequent reason is to leave assets, often by Will on death, to children, the young or financially-immature. This way the funds can be used to help with their upbringing or education, at the discretion of those with their best interests at heart. Often, the funds are held back until they reach not just 18 or 21 but more often 25. I have seen ‘vesting ages’ of as late as 30, where the parent or grandparent fears for the child and/or there is much growing up to be done. In the meantime, the trustees can make payments to or for the benefit of the eventual recipient.

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Indeed, trusts can be a way of continuing to exercise control ‘from the grave’; but usually with kind intentions.

Trusts are also a way of making gifts to those who are vulnerable so as to be able to drip-feed funds to them throughout their life without making them ineligible for state benefits.

Trusts can be managed so that beneficiaries with drink, drug or other difficulties, which it is hoped they will in time overcome, can have the funds paid to them when they will make better use of them.

The main use of trusts in tax planning is to pass assets on, without any reservation of benefit by the giver, without losing control and without seeing the funds dissipated or otherwise misused. This means that the gift can be made sooner than otherwise and it is more likely therefore to pass tax free.

Trusts arose as a legal concept when the Crusaders left their castles to others to look after whilst they went off to the Holy Land and in case they did not come back. Trusts have an honourable English legal tradition and must continue to do so.

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Leave Campaign North Norfolk Co-ordinator

Following designation of the official ‘Leave’ campaign in the upcoming EU referendum, Jack Smith has been appointed the ‘Vote Leave’ North Norfolk coordinator.

The campaign will focus on street stalls in the various market and seaside towns of North Norfolk.

Successful stalls have already been held in Sheringham and Wroxham. Jack Smith said “I look forward to working hard with anyone, from any political persuasion, to get a Leave vote on 23 June. This is the biggest decision the British people will ever make. We’ve a clear choice, do we want to stay in the ever federalising EU, which has plans for an EU Army, police force and border force, or do we break away, make our own future and regain independence, making our own trade deals, policing our own borders and protecting our NHS?”

Why Vote Leave? To stop sending £350 million to Brussels each week, and use the money more wisely, on our priorities, such as the NHS and schools. We can truly regain control over our borders, and make the British laws and courts supreme again in this country.

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Bacton to Walcott Coastal Scheme – Downing Street Meeting

A high-level meeting with Government was held last month to discuss the Bacton to Walcott Coastal Management Scheme and its potential funding. North Norfolk District Council, Norman Lamb MP, the Environment Agency, The Crown Estate and the Operators of Bacton Gas Terminal met with the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, The Right Hon Oliver Letwin MP. The meeting, held at 9 Downing Street, discussed the potential funding and sought wider Government support for the coastal management project for the terminal and the adjacent villages of Bacton and Walcott. The scheme, if it is delivered, could involve ‘sandscaping’ the shoreline, effectively using high volumes of additional sand and natural processes to protect the coast. It is hoped that the scheme may attract further government funding to overcome an estimated shortfall in funds. Costs could be significantly reduced if sand could be taken from a new site offshore from Bacton. The scheme has been modelled and work is currently underway on the environmental considerations. The Bacton Terminal Operators may have to consider going ahead with

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their self-funded coastal protection scheme if funds cannot be found for a wider public scheme. This would be subject to the normal planning and consent processes and need to demonstrate mitigation for the wider coastal frontage. Deputy Leader of North Norfolk District Council, Cllr Angie FitchTillett said “This was a good opportunity for us to present our case at the highest level of Government so there is a clear understanding of why this work is vital for the community.” North Norfolk MP Norman Lamb said “I believe it is essential to find a way to ensure that Bacton and Walcott benefit. It would not be acceptable for the project to be limited to protecting the gas terminal. I am grateful to Oliver Letwin for seeing us. Now the government must find a way of ensuring that the full scheme can go ahead.”

and 2015, stepped down from the District Councillor post with effect from Wednesday 27 April. The ward covers the parishes of Briningham, Fulmodeston, Hindolveston, Melton Constable, Thurning, Swanton Novers and Wood Norton. Mr Ward said “I have thoroughly enjoyed

my time as a Councillor, but with the increased pressure of looking after my young family and family business, I no longer have enough time to commit to the role”. “I would like to thank everyone for their support and wish all staff and members the best for the future.”

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Cromer Ladies Lifeboat Guild AGM & Special Awards

The Cromer Ladies Lifeboat Guild Annual General Meeting, held on 12 April, saw one of its long serving members and her husband receive prestigious National Awards in recognition of their long service and outstanding contribution to RNLI fundraising.

many years and became the Station Chairman in 1978. He has worked tirelessly to ensure the successful operation of the Cromer Lifeboat, as well as supporting the efforts of the Ladies Guild.

As well as celebrating their golden awards, earlier this year Peggy and Tony also celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary. Congratulations were given and they were wished many more happy years together.

The presentation ceremony was introduced by Mr John Davies, Cromer RNLI Coxswain and the presentation of an engraved bowl, flowers and certificates was made by Mrs Beryl Mansell, Chairman of the Ladies Lifeboat Guild. After thanking the Guild and the Crew for their support and camaraderie, Peggy invited everyone to help her and Tony celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary with wine and

Retiring Committee Member, Mrs Peggy Webster, received a Gold Badge certificate and her husband, Cromer RNLI Station Chairman, Mr Tony Webster, received a Gold Bar to his Gold Badge certificate. They will receive their Gold Badge and Gold Bar at a special ceremony in Norwich, in September.

Peggy Webster, John Davies, Tony Peggy has been a member of the Guild for 28 years. Webster She was a loyal, supportive and enthusiastic committee canapes. member for many years before taking on roles of greater responsibility. In 2006, she became Guild Chairman, taking over the role from Mrs Cromer Ladies Lifeboat Guild continues to go from strength to strength. Daisy Spurgeon (now It was reported that the Guild had raised a total of £15,508.00 this year – Honorary Life President) and then, on relinquishing her role as the highest fundraising amount raised to date! Many thanks were given Chairman in 2009, became the Publicity Officer. For several years, to the hard work and dedication of both the Committee and Guild Peggy and Tony hosted summer garden fetes at their home, enabling the members and also many thanks were expressed to the members of the Guild to raise further funds for the RNLI. Although Peggy is now public who continue to support this important cause. stepping down from her role on the Committee, she continues to be a

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Sally King and Anita Lusher of North Norfolk Coastal Fitness are walking two marathons, 52 miles, in one day to raise funds for Mind Norwich.

The walk will start at 4am on Sunday 26 June along the Peddars way then joining the Norfolk Coastal Path at Howe and finishing on Cromer Pier at approximately 6pm - 7pm.

MIND Norwich provide excellent care and

support for people with, and at risk of, mental health problems by working with the community, providing accommodation and support, giving advice and information, promoting independence and choice and ensuring equity and respect.

If you wish to support by making a donation please use the link www.justgiving.com/northnorfolkcoastalfitness or contact North Norfolk Coastal Fitness on 07867791034

North Walsham Vikings The Vikings' poor late season form continued as they concluded their League season with two home games.

Their 13 all draw with Old Priorians was a fairly drab affair, but the 29 21 defeat by CS Rugby was a good advert for rugby at this level. They finished a respectable 6th in London North One, two places higher than last season.

The Club's second string, the Raiders, unbeaten since 3 October, crowned their successful season by winning their League and being promoted to Eastern Counties North Two.

There was plenty of success too in the Youth and Minis section. The Colts recently won the Eastern Counties Plate Cup defeating Colchester

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Royal Cromer Golf Club 145 Overstrand Road, Cromer, NR27 0JH

Entrance Fee £50.00 per person (£30.00 Members) Includes Fish & Chip Meal, Raffle & Prize Presentation 4 Ball Team Stableford Hit or Miss the Green Competition For further details and Entry forms, please contact Royal Cromer Golf Club on 01263 512 884 or

RBL Halsey House, 31 Norwich Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 0BA Telephone: 01263 512 178 www.britishlegion.org.uk A Registered Charity No. 219279

26 -24 in a pulsating final, so emulating both the Under 16s and Under 13s who won Norfolk Cup competitions. On the second weekend in April the Minis (pictured) enjoyed their annual tour weekend. It began with a coaching session from past and present Vikings players and finished at the Kingswood Rugby Festival, with lots of fun activities in between.

The annual Rugby Sevens and Beer Festival is at Scottow on Sunday 29 May. The action starts at 11am and concludes at around 7pm. Entry for adults is £3, no charge for children.

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