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Dudgeon Community Fund awards further grants in Norfolk
At a meeting earlier last month, the Dudgeon Community Fund panel awarded a total of £126,500 to 21 community projects in Norfolk. The aim of the Dudgeon Community Fund during 2016 is to support a wide range of charitable, voluntary community activities and
11 community projects along this cable route received grants, with a further five projects being supported in and around Necton where the construction of wind farm's onshore electricity substation is nearing completion.
Around half of these grant awards are associated with the upkeep and improvement of village halls and community centres, facilities which are a very important part of community life in Norfolk's villages.
Weybourne Village Hall will benefit from a Dudgeon Community Fund grant
infrastructure projects in communities directly impacted by the onshore construction activities associated with infrastructure and operations base of the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm.
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For the last 18 months, work has progressed installing the underground onshore electricity cable for the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm from the coastal village of Weybourne in North Norfolk to Necton, near Swaffham in the Breckland district of Norfolk. A total of
In the port town of Great Yarmouth where the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm Operations Centre has just been completed, five organisations which provide community support to individuals and family groups were awarded grants.
Adele Os, Asset Manager of the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm said "It was pleasing to see grant applications to the Community Fund for a diverse range of projects, and we look forward to hearing how these grants help deliver benefits in the communities impacted by our construction activities."
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ABEF Chair, Monica Harding, commented ‘ABEF now represents over 60 local businesses and voluntary organisations, providing a forum for discussion and helping our town to maintain its enviable reputation for strong community. One of our recent successes has been the launch of the Aylsham App for iphone and android which has proved very popular not only with the local community but with visitors as well’.
The ‘Network & Natter’ evening is an annual event which will allow ABEF to round off a successful year, during which membership has increased significantly and the success of the Aylsham App has launched a new era in the town’s engagement with the community.
The Aylsham App provides information on local businesses, attractions and events as well as suggestions for local walks and a calendar of events. It was developed for ABEF by Aylsham-based Norfolk Geeks who also ensure that it is kept up to date. The free App is complemented by the Discover Aylsham website, www.discoveraylsham.org where ABEF members can update their entries and the calendar.
NEWLY QUALIFIED ENGINE DRIVER PRESENTS TOP AWARDS TO SCOUTS
On Sunday 9 October, the North East Norfolk District Scouts Top Awards Celebration took place at the Bure Valley Railway in Aylsham, courtesy of the Bure Valley Railway Team.
Forty young people, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers, received their Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards, and a Young Leader from 1st Aylsham Group, Rebecca Morgan, received her very special Young Leader Belt, for completing all of her Young Leader training, from District Young Leader Manager, Tom Hadley (himself a Platinum Chief Scout Award Holder).
Parents and family members also attended. Two groups of Beavers,
Cubs and Scouts were each given a fascinating insight into the workings of steam engines and a tour of the engine sheds and workshops, and several of the youngsters had a chance to be drivers and firemen, and of course to blow the whistle several times!
They were also able to enjoy Thomas the Tank Engine displays, have photos taken with the many steam engines and take a 45 minute train ride through to Wroxham Station, where they were given a special tour of the signal box before their
Mundesley and District SSAFAgettes
The inaugural meeting of the new SSAFA fundraising action group, the Mundesley and District SSAFAgettes was well attended. Jenny Lambert led the meeting, first introducing Stuart Fidler, the Norfolk SSAFA chairman who presented the aims of SSAFA and recounted the stories of local beneficiaries. The discussion continued as to how the ladies will work together to fundraise for Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen Families Association (SSAFA). The scheduled SSAFA Christmas Fayre on Saturday morning, 26 November in Coronation Hall, Mundesley, promises to be a pre-Christmas treat with new stalls, crafts and gifts – simply everything you need for Christmas. This event follows on from past, very successful RBLWS fayres. Please put the date in your diary and come and support us.
North Norfolk Speakers Club
North Norfolk Speakers Club recently held their annual Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contests in North Walsham. The winner of the Humorous Speech Contest was Club President Jennie Douse, who amused the audience with a speech entitled 'Mother and Mayhem'. The Table Topics Contest was won by Julie Rubidge who imaginatively responded to 'You have found some money on the floor- how much is too much to keep for yourself'.
Both contests were smoothly organised by Clive Willet, who also chaired the Humorous Speech Contest, while David McNaughter chaired the Table Topics Contest.
return cruise on the steam train back to Aylsham for tea, cakes and their presentations.
This year District Commissioner Paul Henriksen was joined by newly qualified Bure Valley Driver, 25 year old Scott Bunting, who presented the Certificates and special ‘Bure Valley’ goodie bags to the young people. Scott qualified as a driver in April 2016 and has been volunteering with the railway for the past four years.
In the meantime, the next meeting of the Mundesley and District SSAFAgettes will be at 2pm on 16 November in Coronation Hall, Mundesley. Do come and join our merry band of ladies. Whether your interest is purely social or whether you have a talent for up-cycling, fundraising or helping at the Christmas Fayre, we would love to see you at the meeting.
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Members and guests enjoyed a very entertaining evening and Jennie later went on to gain a well-deserved third place in the Area North Norfolk Speakers Club Humorous Contest winners Jennie Douse, Speech Contest in left, and Julie Rubidge Dereham. North Norfolk Speakers Club meets every other Wednesday at
BT consultation begins over removal of North Norfolk payphones
Communities asked to comment on proposals to remove 74 public payphones Telecommunications company BT has written to North Norfolk District Council to confirm the start of a 90day consultation over the removal of 74 least used public payphones in the District. BT has informed the Council it has placed consultation notices on the relevant payphones with the date they have been posted. As part of the 90-day consultation North Norfolk District Council has been asked to consult with individual town and parish councils affected and feed those responses to BT. The council has no role in drawing up the list of payphone services involved in the consultation. NNDC has written to all affected town and parish councils to make them aware of the consultation and is asking for comments on the proposed removal of individual payphones within the council areas. BT is also asking communities to feed back on whether they wish to join the ‘Adopt a Kiosk’ scheme that allows a community to acquire any of the traditional red heritage phone boxes. North Norfolk District Council has requested town and parish councils send back comments by 30 November to allow the Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee to discuss the proposed North Norfolk response at its meeting on 14 December. The consultation ends on 16 January 2017.
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THE NORTH NORFOLK GARDENER: DAHLIAS
Over a period of 18 months, a dedicated team of staff and volunteers at Blickling Hall have turned a neglected events field into a beautiful, productive walled garden, similar to the one that supported the estate up to the late 1930s. The walled garden produces vegetables and cut flowers and is edged with over 150 fruit trees and it has been interesting to visit the garden regularly as the restoration takes shape. In each season there have been things of interest and the current star of the show is the display of dahlias.
Dahlias have been in and out of fashion since they arrived in Britain from Mexico some 200 years ago. However, current gardeners are again discovering that dahlias are easy to grow and bring wonderful colour to the late summer garden. There are few other plants that produce flowers in such an array of colours reds, purples, mauves, pinks, yellows, magenta, orange, apricot and white. There are also the different sizes and flower shapes. The tightly packed perfectly formed petals of ball and pompon dahlias, the multi-spiked flower heads of the small, medium and giant cactus cultivars, the simple single-flowered forms, the water-lily varieties and many others. Some people consider that dahlias can be garish but they come in such a variety of shapes, sizes and colours that there is a plant for every taste and varieties that will fit into every colour scheme.
Anyone with dahlias in their garden will now be preparing to protect them for the winter. There are many different ideas on how this should be done. Many gardeners lift their dahlia tubers at the beginning of November or after the first hard frost, whichever comes first. Lifting the tubers is also necessary if slugs are a problem but if the garden is relatively free of such pests, sheltered and with free draining soil you might get away with planting deeply and then giving winter protection with straw or bracken.
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Keeping Abreast Group, Cromer Coffee & Chat Drop-in Session on Wednesday 30 November 10am -11.30am at Merchants Place, 16 Church Street, Cromer, NR27 9GW. 01263 519454 - drop in for coffee and a chat and to find out more about Breast Reconstruction following breast cancer. Volunteers who have had reconstruction will be on hand to offer support, provide information and chat about breast reconstruction in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. For more information please see our website www.keepingabreast.org.uk Concert: In Every Corner Sing on Saturday 26 November 7.30pm at St Peter's Church, Sheringham Sheringham & Cromer Choral Society with string orchestra directed by David Ballard featuring Dhilan Gnanadurai, baritone, Vaughan Williams Five Mystical Songs & works by Stanford, Finzi, Holst & Parry. Tickets £12 (£15 on the door/under 18's free) from Sheringham Little Theatre Box Office 01263 822347 www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com
Active Fakenham - 2016 annual activities report
It has been an exciting, varied, successful and productive year. Active Fakenham (AF) has worked with dozens of local organisations and hundreds of volunteers. In March 2013, Active Fakenham was established to drive forward participation in sport and other well-being activities by supporting and working with local initiatives and organisation. In 2016, we have continued to take this forward with impressive results. The main themes are well-being and sport but in addition AF aims to bring social, economic and community benefits to the town. Active Fakenham is a low cost but effective way of helping the sustainability of existing organisations by using existing spare capacity and developing new initiatives.
Activity and events in 2016 • Fakenham Info Hub • The first Easter Criterium Races Runs and Fun Day • Smoothie bikes • Get Active Week in August • Resources We are building a bank of resources which are used for our events and also by other local groups for local events such as the Fakenham Fair and Xmas lights (marquee, smoothie bikes, gazebos etc.). • Funding: we have been successful in securing several small (but adequate) pots of funding through bids and networking, this includes; Lottery, Awards for All, NNDC Big Society, and Fakenham Town Council Market Tolls. Aldiss has been a key supporter and continues to support. • Over 34 other local businesses have given financial or “in kind” support. • Volunteers and helpers. We would like to thank the dozens (hundreds?) of volunteers that have helped over the year. • Marketing and publicity. We produced and distributed two leaflets/ newsletters championing Fakenham and key activities each with a print run of 20,000 each plus others including a 4 page spread in the local paper and many front page stories about sports and well-being. We have received extensive press and radio coverage and PR as well as reaching out through our website, Facebook and Twitter. We are affiliated to Visit North Norfolk. • We produced three short films of our events for social media and also to be shown at the local cinema. • Working with the communities and supporting local organisations • Promotional materials included Tee Shirts, water bottles, Change4Life materials, goodie bags for children etc. • Affiliations include: Runbritain, British Cycling, Visit North Norfolk
Our focus has been on bringing people into the town, especially in quiet times and promoting the town to visitors. This year we worked with the local butchers and greengrocers who offered healthy food packs in the Get Active Week, with the Gallery Bistro who put on games and hosted events such as writing advice sessions, and Hughes who gave out healthy snack swappers and Change4Life packs as well as showing sport and the AF film all week. These shops also had displays and bunting all the Get Active Week. The Shopkeepers Olympics teams were from shops in the town. The future, sustainability, outcomes and outputs. Feedback and participation have been very good and is even more positive than last year. Active Fakenham is a lean organisation run primarily by volunteers. As such, the amount of detailed formal analysis that can be done is limited, however, there is considerable informal feedback and we are also currently working on a more formal consultation in the form of a telephone survey and questionnaire. One measure which shows positive engagement is the fact that local organisations and individuals are keen to participate in AF activities. Although there has been very good involvement and support at local level, it is noticeable that certain strategic organisations have not been as supportive as
they could be. As I understand it, support for Well-Being is largely the responsibility of the District (NNDC) and Country Councils (NCC) and the NHS (which has delegated many community services to the Local Authorities). The lack of support from these organisations begs the question about the role of AF and other similar not-for-profit organisations. It is clear that Active Fakenham works best when it works in partnership with other organisations and adds value, for example where it helps set up sessions or helps recruit additional people to existing clubs/businesses, thereby improving their chances of ongoing sustainability and using existing spare capacity. The events that AF has initiated and set up on its own have been successful mainly because of an understanding of demand and skilled implementation. Richard Crook
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Public vote gives Little Theatre big arts award
The people have voted – and given Sheringham Little Theatre a prestigious arts award. The venue is celebrating being named best small organisation in the EDP People’s Choice section of The Norfolk Arts Awards.
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Delighted director Debbie Thompson collected the accolade at a ceremony in Norwich Cathedral’s Hostry last month. She said: “We are absolutely delighted. This is amazing for us. Because it was a public vote is means a lot.”
The theatre’s work staging a professional panto, one of the few remaining summer repertory drama seasons, films, live arts events screenings, a range of community, amateur and youth productions and its busy Hub coffee bar were highlighted during the awards evening.
The seaside venue was up against fellow finalists Norwich Arts Centre and the city’s Maddermarket Theatre. Mrs Thompson said the award was a reward for the hard work of the tireless army of 86 volunteers at the theatre. It is hard work, but we are almost self-sustaining, as we are only 10% funded now.”
She received her award from Emma Knights the Eastern Daily Press arts correspondent at the ceremony.
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Cantamus Choir: Christmas in a Small Country Church Cantamus was the inspiration of Margaret Hunter, a member of the congregation at St Margaret's church in Thorpe Market. Founded in 1998 by Ro Curtis, the choir fast established its reputation by successive music directors, as a choir with a wide repertoire who performed great choral works. Their annual event came to be loved by all, the 'Christmas Concert’ its setting quite iconic in the picturesque church at Thorpe Market, lit only by candlelight, holly-entwined wooden staves at the end of each pew, beautifully chosen carols and mulled wine to lend further warmth. For the last five years, the choir had been based in a number of other venues. In September 2016 the choir returned to its roots and was welcomed once more at Thorpe Market church, a venue well known for its support of the arts and with vastly improved facilities to stage performances and exhibitions. Cantamus is now led by a new Director of Music, Philip Adams. An experienced former chorister and organist who held a number of significant directorships across the country. Whilst in Brighton he organised concerts for the Brighton Festival, and sang with the Brighton Chamber Choir. He also taught music for 25 years at Cumnor House School, in |Sussex.
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Philip will be presenting a Christmas Concert this year with an innovative
programme, quite different from the usual year-in, year-out repertoire of concerts prior to Christmas. Cantamus will sing carols from early plainsong through the English and European mediaeval period, to the early carols of 18th century America. All these carols being interspersed around a Pastoral, Christmas Mass setting based on ancient elements of Slovak folk music, and European baroque music, by the Moravian composer and monk Edmund Pascha. There will also be Christmas readings and congregational carols.
This will take place in the candle-lit church of St Margaret's, Thorpe Market, and to complete that typical 'country church at Christmas' ambience and for everyone's further enjoyment, there will be a glass of mulled wine during the interval. It would be hard to find a more iconic setting. Do come along and join us.
The Christmas Concert is on Friday 9th December at 7pm. £8 Fee on entry of which 50% of all income raised will be donated to the ‘new organ’ fund at Thorpe Market church. Address: St. Margaret of Antioch, Poppyland Group of Churches, Diocese of Norwich, Church Rd, Thorpe Market, Norwich NR11 8UA For further information about joining the choir or attending our concert please contact the Secretary on 01263 833847 or by email on cantamussingers@gmail.com.
Alongside these the specially invited string orchestra (leader Keith Hobday) will perform Gustav Holst’s delightful St Paul’s Suite and Gerald Finzi’s beautiful but rarely performed Eclogue.
In Every Corner Sing
Sheringham and Cromer Choral Society return to St Peter’s Sheringham on Saturday 26 November at 7.30 pm for a delightful programme of quintessential English choral and orchestral music. Under the direction of their new Musical Director, David Ballard, and accompanied by a string orchestra they will perform works by Vaughan Williams, Stanford, Parry, Finzi and Holst. The choir will be joined by acclaimed Baritone soloist Dhilan Gnanadurai and accompanied by pianist Anthony Gowing.
The title of this concert is taken from a line in the well-known poem by George Herbert “Let all the world in Every Corner Sing” which feature in the closing Antiphon in Vaughan Williams’s Five Mystical Songs.
This promises to be a most enchanting concert – not to be missed – tickets are available now priced £12 (£15 on the door, under 18s FREE) from the Box Office Sheringham Little Theatre 01263 822347 or online at
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North Norfolk Photographic Society
Novice Cley Marshes by Jackie Ormandy
North Norfolk Photographic Society’s first competition of the 2016-7 year was on 5 October when the judge was David Steel. David, just getting over a cold, came from Cambridge to give his entertaining and good-humoured comments on the entries in two groups - one for novice and one for the more experienced members.
The Novice group was won by Jackie Ormandy with a monochrome photograph of Cley Marshes, a beautifully detailed depiction of the reeds with an iron gatepost in the foreground. Second was Grace Glaister’s shot of Cromer Pier reflections which, as they say, ‘does what it says on the tin’.
Third was Tony Shipp’s ‘Remote Control’ - the Red Arrows doing their Novice Cromer Pier Reflections frightening looking contra-flights. by Grace Glaister Lizzie Wallis won the Advanced section. She had caught a Herring Gull in meticulous detail, just above a mirror flat water surface, one foot having just raised a small splash – ‘Walking on Water’.
Alice in Pantoland at Briston
Experience The Briston Players’ 10th annual pantomime this December and get into the festive spirit early. Each year, well-loved stories have been performed in the Briston Players’ own inimitable style, to the delight and amusement of their audiences.
Second came Diana Knight with her picture of a male lion in African grassland full of the warm, brown colours of parched summer vegetation.
Third was Alan Dedman’s ‘Mad Dogs and Englishmen’ - a man and his dog walking on the seaside prom amid a fierce storm.
Meetings of the North Norfolk Photographic Society are normally held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays each month at 7.30pm at the Holt Judge, David Steel Community Centre. For further details please contact the Club Secretary, Judith Wells at secretary.nnps@gmail.com or visit the club website at http://www.nnphotosoc.org/
Advanced Walking on Water by Lizzie Wallis
This year’s show will take you on a romp through the weird and wonderful landscape of ‘Pantoland’. Join Alice as she ventures into the worlds of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood and many others, in the company of her Guardian Angel and - of course - her talking cat. Alice in Pantoland takes place at The Copeman Centre, Briston on Friday 2 December at 7.30pm, Saturday 3 December at 2.30pm and 7.30pm and on Friday 9 and Saturday 10 December at 7.30pm. Tickets, priced at £6 for adults, £3 for children and a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) £16, are available from Helen on 01263 860441 or email helen.simmons61@ gmail.com There will also be a raffle and refreshments.
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Public Inquiry – Pond Farm,
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A Public Inquiry will be held this month into two wind turbine applications which had been turned down by North Norfolk District Council.
The public inquiry, which will be held in the Council Chamber at North Norfolk District Council’s offices at Holt Road, Cromer, is due to start at 10am on 22 November and last for seven days.
Genatec Ltd had asked for planning permission to put up a single wind turbine, measuring up to 66 metres tall, at Pond Farm, Bodham, Holt
along with a single storey substation and access tracks.
Selbrigg Generation Ltd had requested planning permission to put up a single wind turbine measuring up to 78 metres, an access track, substation and a temporary meteorological mast on land at Selbrigg Farm, Hempstead, Holt.
A planning inspector appointed by the Secretary of State will lead the public inquiry into the two appeals. Members of the public are invited to attend the inquiry and can, if the inspector allows, express their views.
Cllr Sue Arnold, Cabinet Member for Planning said “It’s vital that the local issues and
concerns are fully taken into account when deciding planning applications and it’s my sincere hope that the public inquiry respects the views of the communities and upholds the decisions of the local planning authority, who are well placed to be able to understand what is best for their area and reflect local feelings.”
If you would like to look at the appeals please go to the Planning Inspectorate website https://acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk and search for case references 3134132 and 3143028.
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A Grove Miscellany
A few reminiscences of 75 years at The Grove, by John Graveling.
Part 9: Old Railway Lines
Overstrand, Mundesley, Paston and Knapton to North Walsham. During the later part of my schooling at North Walsham we had to travel along what was known as the Mundesley line and I would usually get off at Links Halt. This was OK except when the carriage you were in was short of the wooden platform. You would then have to climb or jump down to the side of the track below. More often than not the other boys in the carriage would give you a helping hand, or more precise, a helping foot, to help propel you outwards. If you stayed on the train there was a section where it went under the goods yard for the High Station plus the Norwich Road. The carriages never had any lights so this “tunnel” was negotiated in the dark. There were numerous funny goings on and it would be with some relief that younger pupils would come out the other end in one piece.
Carnival Procession in late 1950s. Cassius Clay in the neutral corner
Cromer High Station was on the top of a hill and it had a turntable for the engines right on the edge of this hill. From the turntable there was a drop of some 5 feet to a roadway and then a steep slope down to a row of cottages – which are no longer there. One of the drivers had not fixed the brake on the engine while it was on the turntable and halfway round the engine moved forward. The front bogey came off the turntable and became suspended over the roadway below. I don’t know if the driver, seeing what was happening managed to apply the brakes, or whether the engine with its weight of 100 tons just grounded. Whatever, it stopped prior to dropping onto the road and maybe crashing down the embankment. By now it was dark. Engineers came out from Norwich and jacked up the front bogey putting temporary rails underneath. Father was in charge of the loco department and he was responsible for driving the engine back ever so carefully onto the turntable again. I stood there watching proudly as he did it. There were of course three stations in Cromer. The High, The Beach and The Links Halt. The last of these was on the Northrepps Road for the line which went from Cromer Beach via
Norfolk Jazz
Jazz at The Hub (the bar at Sheringham Little Theatre) continues on Sunday 20 November when Tony Parsons takes his quartet to the venue. The music starts at 7.30pm.
Tony is a classically trained musician who also flourishes in the world of jazz. He started playing at the age of 13, studied at the Royal College of Music and served in the Regimental Band of the Coldstream Guards. He played with Sadlers Wells Opera Orchestra and the Halle Orchestra. He was co-principal trombone of the BBC Symphony orchestra and trombone professor at the London College of Music. An exciting, enjoyable and enviable career.
Tony still plays across the musical spectrum and collaborates with local and regional musicians on a regular basis. On 20 November he will be playing with Tim Densham (clarinet and saxophones), Peter Gregory (guitar and banjo) and Tony Jullings (bass). Tim and Peter are
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Beryl in happy days at a Christmas party
In 1953 the Mundesley line was closed. It had been named the “Garden of Sleep Railway” . Others called it the “Mundesley Express” but the first description was nearer the mark. When it closed a little bit of North Norfolk history ended. My father, who was then vice-chairman of Cromer U.D.C. dressed in deep mourning complete with battered top hat, together with a party of mourners watched the “funeral” of the single track line. “Last lap-RIP” was how it was reported in the bookletof “The Poppland Flyer” by Constance Rothery. After the line was closed father somehow arranged with the rail company to purchase the
known at the Hub through their appearances with the Norfolk Jazz Quartet. Tony Jullings is a highly regarded and popular contributor to the regional jazz scene and has been at the heart of the Sole Bay Jazz Band for many years. The programme will be popular jazz standards “with a bit of Dixie for salt and pepper”. Tickets are £9.50p from the box office Tel: 01263 822347 or on-line at www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com
We can also let you know that the Norfolk Dixieland Jazz Band will be playing its monthly gig at The Goat Inn, Skeyton on Sunday 6
links halt for a nominal sum and we proceeded to demolish it and bring it home with the tractor and trailer. Goodness knows how many sleepers I had to carry down to the trailer on my shoulder. There are still one or two kicking about in the garden.
In the late 1940’s I did not see much of my older sisters. Jean went to work in London and Beryl, when she was 17, went to train as a physiotherapist in Oswestry. There was a great need for such towards the end of the war with many wounded servicemen and women. Towards the end of her training there was a very serious outbreak of typhoid fever at the hospital. Treatment was not good then and many of the girls died. Beryl was taken to Little Bromwich isolation hospital in Birmingham. It was so difficult for Mum and Dad. It was a long journey there and even when they reached Little Bromwich all they could do was to look and wave to her from the window. They were not allowed into the ward. They took me with them once. It was very difficult for them to leave not knowing what would happen in the days ahead. Fortunately she recovered but many didn’t. Apparently one of the few things the patients were allowed to eat was chocolate. Sweets were rationed but an announcement in the paper brought a wonderful response by those willing to forego their goodies in order that the girls in the hospital could have chocolate.
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Admission is, as always, free but if you would like a table for lunch it is essential to book. Tel: 01692 538600. John Gooding (cornet), Bill Brewer (trombone), Peter Gregory (banjo and guitar), Liz Underdown (bass), Vic Brown (drums). Special guest Derek Cubitt will be playing clarinet and saxophones in the absence of regular reedman, Tim Densham. The monthly sessions at The Goat have been running for three years. They show no signs of declining in popularity and the band has been asked to play through 2017. Happy jazzing!
Can pay, won’t pay
By Miranda Marshall – Director at Hayes + Storr
of tax evasion, whereas the wily business-man who set up a ‘genius’ scheme (with the help of his professional advisers) would argue (Trump-like) that he is cleverly arranging his affairs ‘tax-efficiently’.
The utterances of Donald J. Trump have once again brought the question of whether paying tax is optional/stupid/moral into the arena. Or, put the other way, whether not paying tax is optional/clever/immoral.
The distinction between the terms ‘tax avoidance’ and ‘tax evasion’ is becoming ever more distorted. The terms are now often used interchangeably, altering what has historically been a clear distinction. In the past, tax avoidance has been viewed as a lawful means of reducing a person’s tax liability. It has been a long-established principle since the 1936 case of IRC -vDuke of Westminster. This has been the subject of much public criticism in recent times, as well-known entertainers and large multinational corporations seek to mitigate their tax liabilities, acting entirely within the law. The use by politicians of the word ‘morality’ has crept into the tax arena.
A hard-working tradesman who underdeclares his income might been found guilty
Offences of fraudulently evading various taxes are not limited to prescribed law, but are retained within the common law offence of cheating the public revenue. The courts have prison-sentencing powers up to life imprisonment in England and Wales (but not in Scotland!). This broad offence dates back to medieval times. Most ‘cheating’ offences now fall under the Theft Act 1968 which created the offence of obtaining property by deception. This offence has been retained for cases where there may not be a specific statutory tax-evasion offence, and most likely will be reserved for high-profile cases involving scams or well-known personalities.
The international objective is floridly described as eliminating tax avoidance and ‘aggressive’ tax schemes in the ‘dark corners’ of our
WHEN YOU RUN OUT OF HANDS, USE YOUR FEET!
Just imagine - you are playing the Adele hit ‘Make You Feel My Love’ on an organ, you are playing the piano solo part with both hands on the two keyboards. So how can you play the melody? With your feet, of course! Not a problem to John Cooper, who wowed the capacity audience at the Briston Organ Show on 30 September! We know John won’t mind us saying that he’s not a well known name on the organist circuit yet, but with his amazing talent, he soon will be! The sheer skill of performing live, with no pre-recorded multi-tracking on the latest Yamaha Stagea organ, was a joy to hear and watch, and with the bonus of a big TV screen showing his hands in clos eup action, he proved he was a master of his subject.
His programme was very varied. We went from Strauss waltzes to items from ‘Les Miserables’. We tapped our toes to his fast and furious ‘Hammond’ organ classic version of ‘Tico Tico’. We remembered dear Terry Wogan when he played a big brass-band version of ‘The Floral Dance’ and really enjoyed John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’. And finally we thrilled to hear full orchestral versions of the themes from ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’ and ‘Superman’. The Copeman Centre was almost bursting at the seams, and the applause seemed to go on forever! John is destined for great things, so it was great that local lovers of live music got the chance to hear him so early in what must become a very successful musical career. Proceeds from the raffle and refreshments made just under £190 for the Copeman Centre’s funds, and our charity stall, which sells plants, jam, marmalade and greetings cards, made nearly £30 for ORBIS - the flying Eye Hospital charity we support.
financial system and removing the ‘veil of secrecy’ under which criminals operate. The language has a strangely JK Rowling quality to it. “This article aims to supply general information, but it is not intended to constitute advice. Every effort is made to ensure that the law referred to is correct at the date of publication and to avoid any statement which may mislead. However no duty of care is assumed to any person and no liability is accepted for any omission or inaccuracy. Always seek our specific advice”.
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REDWINGS PAYS TRIBUTE TO ‘HERO’ HORSE OLIVER Redwings Horse Sanctuary has said a sad goodbye to a very special horse who was a beloved companion to his blind best friend for seven years
Bay cob Oliver had lived with blind Clydesdale cross Boo near the charity’s horse hospital in Norfolk. Oliver, who was 28 and had lived at Redwings since 1992, formed an immediate bond with sweet-natured Boo when he arrived in 2009 having survived a shocking attack. Boo, 19, who has previously lost one eye to cancer, was shot at point blank range, which resulted in the loss of his remaining eye. Sadly, no-one was ever prosecuted for this despicable act of cruelty but Boo was welcomed in to the Sanctuary where he could receive the specialist care he would need for the rest of his life.
of 6 October when, tragically, it was discovered Oliver was suffering from a severe impaction colic and was in a lot of pain. Due to his age, surgery was not an option and the heart-breaking decision was taken to put Oliver to sleep to save him from further suffering. Boo stayed by his side. Since Oliver’s passing, the Redwings veterinary team has been closely monitoring Boo and he has been introduced to a new companion, a piebald cob called Flynn, also 19, who is helping him come to terms with his loss. The pair are currently getting to know each other in the stables at the Redwings horse hospital and initial signs suggest that the two are striking-up a new, close friendship.
Loyal Oliver became Boo’s most trusted friend, guiding him around their field and accompanying him for every veterinary check-up, helping him rebuild his confidence and giving him the new lease of life he so desperately deserved. The pair remained inseparable until the morning
Lynn Cutress, Redwings’ Chief Executive, said “Oliver was not just a beloved member of the Redwings family for almost 25 years, but he was also a hero. When poor Boo’s world was turned upside down, Oliver gave him a reason to trust again and a chance to enjoy a new life at the Sanctuary. We’re very happy and relieved to see
Seasonal Spectacular at Thorpe Market Church
St Margaret’s Church Thorpe Market is a village-based venue for both visual and performing arts, Seasonal Spectacular Friday 18 to Sunday 20 November.
Following the success of the first Seasonal Spectacular last year, once again we will be holding a seasonal exhibition and sale of work in the very pretty (and warm!) St Margaret’s church, Thorpe Market, combining stunning new artwork and photographs with a variety of unique, handmade Christmas gifts (if you can bear to give
Oliver (right) with his friend Boo
Boo recovering from his loss and adjusting to his new companion so positively and we hope Flynn will become just as good a friend to Boo as Oliver had been for so long. Nothing will ever replace Oliver of course, and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.”
The Redwings veterinary team will continue to give Boo all the extra love and specialist care he needs as he builds his new relationship with Flynn.
If you would like to make a donation towards Boo’s care or as a fitting tribute to Oliver, please call 01508 481000 or email info@redwings.co.uk
them away), cards and decorations, from three local artists, Rosalie Osborne Gibb, Terrie & Pam and Ian Clifft. As always, a wide selection of used books will be for sale, as well as teas, coffees and delicious homemade cakes. Entrance is free, the artists will be on hand throughout the exhibition and there is ample parking opposite the church. Opening hours 11am – 4pm each day
Christmas Fair bringing reindeer to West Norfolk
Fiona Wagg, partner of Manor Mews, is holding a charity Christmas Fair on Sunday 20th November in aid of The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House. The event will take place from 1pm to 4pm in the luxurious Great Barn at Manor Mews, Tattersett (PE31 8RS). Join Fiona and friends for a wonderful family friendly afternoon, nestled in the beautiful Norfolk countryside. As well as homemade crafts and Christmas gifts, there will also be a raffle, refreshments, children’s activities, take a selfie with Santa and the chance to feed some real life reindeer! Lyndsay Carter, Chief Executive at The Norfolk Hospice said, “Fiona has organised lots of fantastic events at Manor Mews including a Race Night with a Difference and a Dog Show. We are extremely grateful to her for the time and effort she puts into raising funds for the Hospice and we are looking forward to the Christmas Fair which promises to be a great event.” For more information please contact Jess Walker, Community Fundraiser at The Norfolk Hospice. Tel: 01485 601701
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University Challenge Success for Paston Sixth Form College
The final of this year’s University of Lincoln, University Challenge took place on Friday 30 September.
The top 14 teams from the summer’s national heats including Paston Sixth Form College met in the final. There were teams from all over the country including Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Surrey, Kent and Norfolk. The quiz was very difficult with over 20 rounds of questions in the final. Even the teachers found it very challenging! In the end the scores at the top were very close – The Paston team of Harriet Bradnock, Holly Clarkson, Toby Watts and Kate Constable came joint 5th, but were only 3 correct answers behind the winning team St Ivo School, Cambridge. So they did really well to get to the final and to be placed as one of the top teams in the country.
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Cardamon and Lemon Biscuits
the festive season. But we’re booking up fast so please call us on 01263512412 to reserve a night!
In the meatime enjoy these great biscuits, just right for a night curled up in the front of the fire.
We’re firmly in the grips of a beautiful Autumn, and the mild weather is heralding a late surge in visitors to Cromer. Either that or Reis’s delicious biscuits, the recipe for which is below! The Grove is perfect for Christmas parties, large and small, and with exclusive private dining in our two-Rosette restaurant we’re a fabulous place for celebrating and partying in
Ingredients
225g Softened Butter 150g Caster Sugar Zest of 1 Lemon 250g Plain Flour 100g Ground Almonds 3 tsp Ground Cardamom
Calling all Norfolk Artists!
Be part of Norfolk & Norwich Open Studios 2017 Applications are now open to take part in one of the most successful Open Studios schemes in the country. Hundreds of artists across the region take part in Norfolk & Norwich Open Studios each year, inviting the public into their private studios to reveal where and how they work.
The event attracts thousands of visitors and this year an estimated 28,000 people visited studios across the county. Artists have the opportunity to promote their work and meet their audience, and visitors see artwork as it happens.
This year 455 artists participated in the scheme across 255 venues - along with 16 Norfolk schools and artists came together to create 19 Art Trails in various areas across Norfolk, allowing the visitor to enjoy a number of studios all in one day. Art demonstrations, private views, workshops and talks also make up this well-loved event.
1.Pre heat oven to 190C/375F gas 5. Line 2 large baking trays with parchment. 2. Using an electric hand whisk, beat the butter, sugar and lemon zest, together in a large bowl until light and fluffy. 3. Beat in the flour, almonds and cardamom until the mixture is well combined and comes together to form a stiff dough. 4. Roll the dough in 24 balls and place 12 on each baking tray – make sure you leave space between each one. 5. Bake a tray at a time for 12 minutes until the cookies are pale golden brown. 6. Leave to cool for a few minutes then transfer to a wire rack. They will crisp as they cool. Store in an air tight tin. Eat within 7 days.
Well established artists, as well as artists showing their work for the first time, take part and for many it is not just about making artwork sales. Artists comment that it helps them to feel part of their local artist community, they value visitor feedback and the scheme helps raise the profile of Norfolk artists.
Breckland based artist Emma Wells, who took part in the scheme for the first time this year, said she was “very pleased to have taken part in this event, it has been a great launch pad for my new business”.
Norwich based company Wex Photographic will be supporting the scheme again in 2017. Events Manager Emma van Deventer said “We are delighted to be sponsoring Norfolk & Norwich Open Studios once more this year, reflecting our long-term commitment to supporting local arts programmes.
“The ethos of Open Studios is very much in line with our own values as a photographic company and we look forward to helping celebrate and promote artistic talent in Norfolk.”
Norfolk & Norwich Open Studios 2017 will take place between 27 May and 11 June 2017.
Artists wanting to take part can apply online at nnopenstudios.org.uk. The cost for inclusion in the scheme is £100 for individual artists and £280 for groups of artists, and includes a listing in the Norfolk & Norwich Open Studios brochure with a print run of 35,000.
Artists will also receive a listing on the Norfolk & Norwich Open Studios website, as well as posters and postcards to publicise their involvement. They will have the opportunity to take part in the high profile Central Taster Exhibition at The Forum in Norwich in April 2017, one of the largest annual art exhibitions held at the venue. The deadline for 2017 applications is Friday 9 December 2016.
For more information please visit www.nnopenstudios.org.uk, email nnopenstudios@nnfestival.org.uk or call Ros Dixon on 01603 877762.
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New Build Project at Roughton Playgroup
We are a small playgroup based in the village of Roughton, Norfolk. At present we are in a very old port-a-cabin, in the grounds of St Mary’s Primary school. This once served as a classroom to the school. The families that access our provision come from the village and the surrounding towns and villages of North Walsham, Southrepps, Cromer, Mundesley, Edingthorpe and Thorpe Market.
The mobile classroom is very cold in the winter and boiling hot in the summer. We do have storage heaters but these take up a lot of room and need a fire guard around them to protect the children.
We are a committee run playgroup and we have regular committee meetings and arrange fundraising activities to keep the playgroup going.
Over the past 3 ½ years the playgroup has increased numbers tremendously, due to a very good Ofsted report and the staff working on promoting the playgroup and developing their skills. We are currently filling our days from September 2017 and we only have limited space available for the school year 2016/2017.
We are currently experiencing a high demand for spaces for 2 year olds, due to the introduction of the 2-year-old funding. This has had an impact on our numbers and due to the
size of our building we only take 4 x 2 year olds per session. This of course limits the amount of 2 year olds we can take and so we have a waiting list.
Also in September 2017, there is a possibility of the increase of funded hours for 3 and 4 year olds to 30 hours per week.
It has become apparent that our building is no longer suitable for the number of children that we have attending the playgroup. Therefore, we have now been given planning permission to demolish our existing building and to build a nice new modern Eco Friendly one in its place which will last for at least the next 15 years. The new building will also have 2 rooms for our children up from our current one room. One of the new rooms will be for our 2-3 year olds and the other room will be for our 3-4 year olds. As the new building will be larger we will be able to take more children. Hopefully an increase from our current max of 20 per session up to a new max of 30 per session. This in turn will increase our staff numbers by at least one from our current six members of staff. However, to fulfil this project we need to find in the region of £150,000, and this is hopefully where you might come in. We are looking for anyone who would like to make a donation to the project however small or have ideas of
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Project - volunteers required We are looking for volunteers to take part in pond survey work in the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. In the first instance, we are looking for 2-3 people this year into next to work on a pilot to test a recording methodology. This will be followed next year in the spring by a survey of the coast's ponds for which we seek assistance from several volunteers. Ponds are such an important habitat, serving as stepping stones in the wider landscape linking areas and providing refuges for wildlife. We need to know more about them, where they are, what condition they are in and what wildlife they are supporting. If you would like to find out more or be involved in this work - either the 2016 pilot, the 2017 survey, or both - contact Gemma Clark gemma.clark@norfolk.gov.uk You do not need to have an ecological background as the survey isn't long and is very straightforward, a briefing session can be provided beforehand.
Harvest at Kingfisher
Last month the children at Kingfisher Kids Club Pre-School took in vegetables for their Harvest Festival Collection. As each child brought a new fruit or vegetable in, this was used as a learning opportunity at circle times, using their senses, to smell, touch, see and taste.
Sally Lee from Kingfisher continues ‘we read stories about vegetables and peeled and chopped as we made vegetable soup, we used the vegetables for crafts and painting. Some of the children had never seen some of the vegetables before like squash and pumpkin but even the babies under 1 enjoyed feeling the bright red peppers and chillies, the orange pumpkins and the peachy squash, alongside the usual cabbage, carrots, apples and potatoes. At the end of two weeks of collecting vegetables, we arranged a visit to Furze Hill Salvation Army home and took five children with our two baskets of food donations to the home to give to the residents. This turned out to be as enjoyable, if not more rewarding, as the children took pieces of fruit and vegetables and spoke to the residents one by one about what they had brought in their baskets. The residents were overjoyed at these little smiling faces and communicated very well with the children. We finished off our visit with the children singing a variety of nursery rhymes, some pre rehearsed and some requested by the residents who in turn sang along, some at the top of their voices. As the Manager of Kingfisher Kids Club, I felt that this was so fulfilling to both the children and the residents as we shared our community spirit.
The Manager of Furze Hill, also delighted with the interaction, requested further visits from the children and the event was rewarded with a thank you email from Furze Hill : “A huge thank you to you and all the children who visited our residents at Furze Hill House this morning. It really gave a lot of pleasure to the residents interacting with the children and listening to them sing! Wonderful!” We look forward to visiting again in the very near future.
The Cromer Mile raises £1890.52 for Sport Relief
Earlier this year, the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile in Cromer saw local people running one, three or six miles in aid of Sport Relief. The money has been counted up and The Cromer Mile raised a total of £1890.52 This year’s Sport Relief was a record breaking year with the campaign raising a total of £72.5 million. The money raised will help disadvantaged people living incredibly tough lives, across the UK and the world’s poorest communities.
Phil Harris, Mile Organiser said “We are delighted with the total amount of money we have raised this year. It’s brilliant to have been part of such a
Blickling Lead Theft
Lead has been ripped off Blickling Parish Church, next-door to The National Trust’s Blickling Hall. Sometime on Wednesday 19 October, thieves removed lead from the south aisle roof causing thousands of £s worth of damage to this architectural delight of a Church.
To add insult to injury, the damage allowed rainwater to flood in, damaging pews, the floor and other items, including the medieval brass of Sir Nicholas Dagworth, the founder of the original Blickling Hall.
Revd Canon Andrew Beane said “It’s a devastating blow, and the damage lead theft causes not only destroys the
successful Sport Relief year and know that we are helping to make a difference to people’s lives. I would like to thank everyone who helped and also the many of local residents who took part”
Jess Kirke, Events Manager at Comic Relief said “We want to say a huge thank you to all of our local mile organisers. They work tirelessly to organise successful events up and down the country and we are truly grateful for all their efforts and hard work - Sport Relief wouldn’t be the event it is without them.”
heritage of some of our counties most beautiful buildings and tourist assess, but more importantly also affects those who care, love and worship in our churches.
The damaged has exposed the inside of the church to the elements and even more damage could be caused until repairs can be made. It’s been made even more frustrating and demoralising, as the congregation have only just celebrated, at a special Harvest Service with the Bishop of Lynn, the repairs to the another part of the roof which cost over £100,000, raised by donations and grants.
We are extremely grateful to NF Coverdales local builders from Cawston, who have put a temporary roof cover in place.
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Changes to State Pension Age 1950s Women
I would like to draw your readers’ attention to the 2.6 million women born in the 1950’s on or after 6 April 1951 who have had significant State Pension changes imposed on them by the Pensions Acts of 1995 and 2011. Changes which were made with little, or no, personal notification. Some women had only two years notice of a six-year increase to their State Pension age. In Norfolk it will affect thousands of women in this age group. Many will not be aware that their circumstances have changed.
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The issue is that the rise in 1950s women's State Pension age has been too rapid and has happened without sufficient notice being given, leaving no time to make alternative arrangements. Women born in this decade feel they have been seen as a soft target, financially. They have worked hard, raised families, paid their tax and national insurance with the expectation that they would be financially secure when reaching 60.
Historically these women had no state funded child-care so leaving work and often taking on part-time, low-paid employment (and unequal pay) as their children grew. Many of these women are living in hardship. Retirement plans have been shattered with devastating consequences. Many are already out of the labour market, caring for sick husbands or elderly relatives, providing childcare for grandchildren.
Many others suffer age-related illness and discrimination in the workplace, and are struggling to find employment. The inevitable consequences are less money circulating in the local economy a greater strain on local health services, and an underclass of ageing women. Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) is a national campaign asking for fair transitional arrangements for women affected by these changes. We are not against women’s pension age being equalised with that of men.
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New 2016 Sir William Paston Scholars receive their awards
In 2006 the Trustees of the Paston Foundation created a scholarship scheme to mark Paston’s 400th birthday, bearing the name of our founder, Sir William Paston. Ten years on, the awards are still an important part of the Sixth Form College.
This year, 25 scholarships worth £500 were awarded to new gifted and talented students. The Paston Sixth Form College students study A levels and BTEC courses as a preliminary to going to a top university. This year, 25% of students at Paston went on to top Universities, including three going on to Oxbridge. In the current year, 18 students have sent applications into Oxbridge.
The scholars had a special lunch to receive their scholarships. At the lunch, Richard Dennison, Corporation and Paston College Foundation member, presented the awards.
The students use the awards in a range of different ways to support their learning at Paston.
Kevin Grieve, Principal, said “It is good to remind students of the legacy left by Sir William Paston. Again, this year, we have a large number of students gaining the awards”. The Scholars this year are : Tom Nudd Cathy Sole Katie Burt Laurence Fenn Rosie Hallatt Amy Patterson Chloe Tovell Florence Bates Kieran Davis Samuel Goddard Theo Oxley
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AIR CADET TIME CAPSULE
This year marks the 75th Anniversary of the formation of the Air Training Corps (ATC).
As part of the celebrations to commemorate this Norfolk and Suffolk Wing ATC are preparing a time capsule. This will have passed round every squadron in Norfolk and Suffolk before being buried at Wing Headquarters, Norwich, to be unearthed again on the 100th Anniversary.
nostalgically in a World War II vintage jeep, kindly provided and driven by Mr Ian (Nobby) Clark, a member of the Norfolk Military Vehicle Group. As an example of a vehicle which served so widely throughout WWII, including with the Royal Air Force, this was an especially poignant Capsule arrives at North Walsham tribute.
ences hard to get anywhere else, it provides young people with a brilliant CV when they come to start their working lives. Qualities such as leadership, initiative, courtesy, respect, and discipline and skills and qualifications such as BTECs, first aid, health and safety, Cromer and Duke of Squadron, Cpl Edinburgh Jenny Keerie, reAwards are all ceived the caphighly resule from Cpl garded by Elisha Drake be2110 cadets in ‘Nobby’ Clark’s jeep prospective fore North Walemployers. It sham was has been great to be involved in this and other entertained to tea, events to celebrate the Corps 75th Anniversary.” biscuits and ‘flights’ in
Each squadron holds the capsule for a week, adding something to it before passing it to their neighbour, hopefully in unusual manner. On 1 October 231 (Norwich) Squadron delivered the capsule, in spectacular manner, courtesy of a Bristow’s helicopter.
The following Saturday 2110 (North Walsham) Squadron took it to 1895 (Cromer) Squadron. Flying Officer Alan Stevens, Flight Sergeant Bob Candish with three 2110 Sqn cadets, Cdt Corporals Elisha Drake, Lucas Gardner and Cdt Orson Ayers followed the capsule to Cromer Squadron. The capsule was transported
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North Walsham Air Cadets parade every Monday and Thursday, at North Walsham Primary School, Manor Road, North Walsham, NR28 9HG from 7pm till 9.30pm and welcomes all young people aged between 12 and 18 years. They are currently recruiting cadets and adult volunteers or find out more at www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets
Happisburgh Lifeboat Station
Happisburgh RNLI Lifeboat Station volunteers had an early morning call into action at the end of last month when the pagers sounded at 7.21am to reports of a yacht aground just off the station at Cart Gap.
Joan Mary, the Stationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Atlantic lifeboat, was launched with Tim Grimmer at the helm and Cubitt Siely Jnr and Tony Phenix as crew.
They proceeded to the yacht. The sea was flat with poor visibility. The lifeboat was soon alongside the vessel, the lone sailor had been thrown ashore by the impact with the groynes. Other crew from the Station made their way along the beach and gave first aid to the sailor, who had cuts and bruises, before he was checked over by an Ambulance crew.
The lifeboat crew were soon joined by the Coastguards from Mundesley and Happisburgh. Happisburgh lifeboat stayed on scene until 9.30am when they were stood down by the Coastguard, They then returned to Station and made ready for service again. The yacht was en route from Hull to the Thames Estuary when he lost wind and his engine failed to start and he ran into the groynes. The yachtsman regrets not calling for help until it was too late.
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What you need to know about planning a Lasting Power of Attorney By Lin Whitehead, Partner and Head of Wills, Trusts and Probate Department at Clapham & Collinge Solicitors
If you lose mental capacity because of dementia, you will need someone else to manage your legal, financial and health affairs. Having a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place can be just as important as Lin Whitehead having a Will. It gives you the reassurance of knowing your wishes will be respected if at any time in the future you become unable to make decisions for yourself. Before you have your LPA prepared there are some important factors for you to consider. Who should I choose to act as my Attorney/s?
You should choose a person or people with whom you have a settled and easy relationship. The person or people chosen must be absolutely trustworthy and possess appropriate skills to make decisions on your behalf. They must be over 18 and not be an undischarged or interim bankrupt person, if you are making a Property and Affairs Power. How many Attorneys should I appoint?
- You can appoint one Attorney but it is advisable to appoint more than one or a replacement, to lessen the chance of abuse and ensure continuity in case your chosen Attorney cannot act. If you choose more than one, it is essential that those people get on with each other. How should my Attorneys act?
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- They must always act in your best interests as set out in the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and follow the guidance contained in the Code of Practice to the Mental Capacity Act 2005. What if my circumstances change?
-You should consider appointing a replacement Attorney to provide for a situation that your chosen Attorney is not able or is unwilling to act. If you appoint your spouse or civil partner, be aware that dissolution of the marriage or civil partnership terminates the appointment of your spouse/civil partner, unless you have indicated otherwise.
On Wednesday 7th December, Clapham & Collinge Solicitors and AgeUK Norfolk will be delivering a training session for businesses and individuals to help understand Dementia and the legal consequences. Taking place from 1.00 – 2.30pm at Sheringham Golf Club, this session is designed to be of value and relevant to business owners, private individuals and professional advisers. This session is free to attend and refreshments are available on arrival. To book your place or for more information, contact Andrea Smith on 01603 693575 or email ASmith@clapham-collinge.co.uk
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Travels with Coltishall Jaguars Running Club
Runners will travel miles in pursuit of miles to run. Coltishall Jaguars marathon runner Jeremy Lawrence thought he was far away from home when he headed to Loch Ness to run 26.2 miles in the Scottish Highlands at the end of September. He was fairly surprised when on the coach taking entrants to the start he found himself sitting next to a runner from Old Catton – then the two people in the seat turned round to reveal they were from Norwich too. But Jeremy’s travels to Scotland
were outdone by another couple of intrepid Coltishall Jaguars runners earlier this year. Jackie and Rod Bye went to Dubai to complete their marathons in January.
In temperatures above 24C the race required an early start and Rod and Jackie donned their orange Coltishall Jaguars vests before dawn for a 6am start. Rod liked the fast, flat course and enjoyed seeing the elite Ethiopians dominate the out-and-back race, but Jackie said: “It was like running up and down the M1! Nothing picturesque, just ‘The Sail’ as a guide to the 20 mile mark. And it was so, so hot! If Rod goes back to do it again – he’ll be going without me!” It’s not just competitive running in far flung places that takes our fancy. You know you have truly caught the running bug when you are packing for holiday and your extra going-out shoes are ditched in favour of trainers! In fact on holidays this year Coltishall Jaguars have already run up
Broadland Chess Club
As always, at the start of the season there is a lull as everyone starts to settle back in, but so far in the team tournaments Broadland is off to a good start.
The Williamson Cup is a knockout competition involving all the Norfolk Teams with each team having four players. Broadland are the current holders so are ready to do battle to defend their title and managed to see themselves safely through to the second round. We were also successful in the first round of the Norfolk and Suffolk Cup an exciting competition where all Norfolk teams play each other and the winner then plays the winner of the Suffolk teams for the title. Broadland has done well in this in the past, but last year lost the final against Bury St Edmunds, our longstanding rivals, for anyone who
mountains in Scotland and Columbia, along beaches in Portugal and Ibiza and through the countryside in Canada and the Sussex Downs -to name just a few places. One runner who has recently returned from a cruise told me he had run round the ship’s deck – numerous times! Overall it’s not where you go, it’s what you do once you get there. Just run. For every running step you take – you are clocking up the distance and building fitness and personal achievement. With the dark nights drawing in, the Coltishall Jaguars have begun their winter travels – meeting and training in street-lit locations in Wroxham, Spixworth, Sprowston, Norwich, Thorpe St Andrew and North Walsham. Why not join us? If you are interested in finding out more you call Mel on 01603 736717 or check out our website www.coltishalljaguars.co.uk or see our Facebook page for more details.
knows this is a bit like the rivalry between Norwich City and Ipswich Town, so are looking to regain it this year.
As part of our ongoing commitment to Junior Chess, Broadland have been encouraging younger players and we have also introduced a Junior Club Championship which is proving popular this year. Many of our Juniors continue to show extraordinary promise which means that Norfolk chess is in safe hands for the future.
The photograph shows some of our younger members participating in a league match, (look at the concentration on their faces), playing alongside their more experienced counterparts. (Darcy and Ewan Pashley on the left and Catherine and Charlie Margree (twins age 9) on the right hand side).
Broadland Chess club meets at the Kings Head, Coltishall Monday and Wednesday evenings.
Local walkers set the pace in Brittany
In October 2015, walkers from the Morbihan region of southern Brittany came to north Norfolk to stay with hosts in the area and to enjoy inland and coastal walks with local walkers.
This October, a group of north Norfolk ‘Ramblers’, joined by members of the SheringhamMuzillac Twinning Association, left Sheringham for a reciprocal visit to Muzillac.
Flying from London City Airport to Nantes on 2 October, the party arrived in Muzillac to an evening reception organised by their French hosts, and prepared to explore the area over the following four days.
In Carnac, they walked alongside 3000 huge standing stones, which stand in serried ranks that were originally installed (with massive effort) around six millennia ago. The significance of these menhirs remains shrouded in mystery today. A guided trip to the ramparts and picturesque mediaeval centre of the ‘commune’ of Vannes gave insights into the gory goings-on in Brittany back in the late 18C during the French Revolution, when the degree to which Brittany
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could remain autonomous from the rest of France was hotly disputed.
Another day brought a trek for the 30+ walkers along the impressive coastline of the Presqu'ile de Rhuys, where oysters and mussels abound—the name, meaning ‘almost an island’, recalls a time when the peninsula would be cut off by rising tides. Nowadays, however, there is a permanent link to the mainland.
Inland, and the hills around Rochefort-en-Terre, on the river Arz, provided a picturesque backdrop for a day spent hiking through heather, gorse and granite, in a land dominated by superstition and rumours of witchcraft even into the 20C. The walkers took in beautiful rural scenery and then the town itself, often celebrated as one of the most beautiful in France. It is a well-known ville fleurie owing to the ubiquitous ornate gardens and floral street displays.
Time and again during the walks, the guides mentioned the Celtic roots of ‘Bretagne’, a
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huge area whose population was swelled many centuries ago by settlers from our own land, ‘Grande Bretagne’. In particular, it is believed Cornish families fled to Brittany seeking to evade their ruthless Roman overlords in England, taking their Cornish language which developed into Breton. The trip ended on 7 October. Throughout the week, the French hosts could not have been more welcoming, and while, in some ways, the party might have felt some sadness at the prospect of ‘leaving Europe’, they were reminded that, while politics come and go, the personal friendships they have forged with their European neighbours run deep and will surely stand the test of time.
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