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North Norfolk District Council install WW1 Tommy figures

The figures will raise money for armed forces charities

A third Tommy has been erected in Holt Country Park and a fourth, smaller 30 centimetre Tommy has been installed in NNDC’s main reception.

Three six foot tall Tommy silhouettes have been installed on land belonging to North Norfolk District Council as part of the centenary commemorations of the end of World War One.

North Norfolk District Council’s Cromer office has become home to two of the silhouettes, which have been created as part of the ‘There But Not There’ 2018 Armistice project for the charity Remembered.

The project is described as being 'the defining centenary commemoration of the end of the 1914-18 war' and aims to commemorate, educate and heal.

By purchasing the three Tommies, NNDC has helped fund such veterans’ charities as The Royal Foundation’s Armed Forces Programmes, Help for Heroes, The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation and many more.

The life-sized Tommy figures will stand alongside the existing 'Poppies in Steel' metallic sculpture installed in 2015 to commemorate centenary of World War One.

A service of remembrance for staff and elected members was held to officially dedicate the Tommies on 9 November.

North Norfolk District Council is also marking the Armistice centenary by giving packets of Flanders poppy seeds to local organisations including Town and Parish Councils, schools and care homes in North Norfolk. The organisations are being invited to sow the poppy seeds as a symbol of remembrance and respect for all those whose lives have been impacted by war. Once sown the number of poppies should increase year on year and will provide an annual glorious display of colour and a visible lasting legacy across North Norfolk. Cllr Nicholas Coppack, Chairman of NNDC, said: “Although this year marks the hundredth anniversary of

the armistices we must never forget the sacrifices, not just from our service personnel but the millions of civilians who died during the last dreadful two World Wars.

“We will continue to remember them. These poignant statues are a permanent reminder of the loss.”

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Christmas at the Heritage Centre Aylsham

The weather has definitely taken a wintry turn and so we turn our attention towards festive activities at the Centre.

Our 6th annual Breakfast with Santa, described by one of our regulars as “a wonderful intimate tradition our family loves” takes place on 2 December in Aylsham Town hall 9.30am – 11.30am. Tickets include breakfast, crafts, time with Santa and a gift, all rounded off with a story session. Tickets are on sale now £6.50 per child and £3.50 per adult. Book online at www.aylshamheritage.com or visit the centre in person. We have two needle felting Christmas craft sessions on Friday 23 November, where we will be making Santa tree decorations, and on 30 November where we will be making Robin tree decorations. From 10am – 12.30pm both sessions are suitable for those with no previous needle felting experience. All materials and refreshments are included. £15 per person, booking essential – via the website or contact the centre aylshamheritage@gmail.com

Mundesley Library Friends

On Friday 19 October, Mundesley Library Friends were delighted to welcome Nigel Digby to the Library to give an illustrated talk about ‘The Colours of the Mundesley Line’

Nigel, who has made a lifetime’s study of our

We have had lots of enquiries about the wreath making local and national railways, used some of the workshop we traditionally run at the centre and we are paintings and other notes he has made for his delighted to say that we are able to run this session again new book, which brings to life not only the this year, thanks to the generosity of Peter and the staff at Woodgate nursery. The session will take place on Wednesday 5 December 10am – 12.30pm. Places do fill really quickly, so book early to avoid disappointment via the history of the Norfolk & Suffolk Joint Railway through Mundesley and Overstrand, but also website or contact the centre aylshamheritage@gmail.com!

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The library was packed with 40 people who not only enjoyed Nigel’s fascinating talk but were able to chat with him afterwards individually to ask more questions.

This was the second of two events that Mundesley Library Friends have organised and both were very successful. ` There will be many more to come in the New Year so watch out for the posters in the library and the village, on Facebook or in the local press.

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Christmas Fair

“Family run business, Scott Timber Buildings, are celebrating the festive season by hosting a Christmas Fair at their Longwater show site in Norwich on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd December. Local Arts, Craft and Hobby businesses have been invited to make use of the large range of empty display models to show off their interesting and creative products and gift ideas.

Festive food, drink and fun are to be had, with lots to see and do for the whole family.

Entry for the event is free and everyone is welcome to come along. Our 2019 Charity Calendars will be on sale with all proceeds going to Macmillan and On The Ball Cancer Support Charities.

Longwater Show Site, Costessey, NR5 0JS. 9.00am – 5.00pm Saturday / 10.00am – 4.00pm Sunday.

Far too many children still being Christmas woodland trail at Holt Country excluded from school in Norfolk, says Park this December local MP North Norfolk District Council is hosting Father Christmas in a pretty woodland North Norfolk MP Norman Lamb’s accusation comes as new figures reveal that 263 students were permanently excluded in the last academic year in Norfolk.

The Norfolk County Council data, obtained by Mr Lamb in a freedom of information request, also shows that 57 students were still waiting to be found full time education by the end of the year. These revelations comes as the Government’s latest available data places Norfolk amongst the local authorities with the highest rates of permanent exclusion in England. For the 2016/17 academic year, Norfolk ranked 13th out of 184, excluding 0.18% of its total number of pupils. Only Bedford has a higher permanent exclusion rate in the East of England.

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Holt Country Park will be hosting a Christmas trail through the woods. Children and families are invited to come along on 19 and 20 December to meet Father Christmas and his farm animals, a small toy will be given to every child.

In addition to meeting Father Christmas, children will also learn how animals are traditionally used in woodland management to help increase wildlife species.

There will be two opportunities to meet Father Christmas each day between 10am – 12pm and 1pm – 3pm. Tickets cost £5 per child (parents must accompany children throughout) and can be pre-booked along with parking spaces (£1) at www.north-norfolk.gov.uk/book

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Mr Lamb has been campaigning to reduce the number of permanent exclusions in Norfolk and improve education provision for excluded students. He said “These figures are really shocking. only is Norfolk one of the local authorities most The Not Friendship Hall likely to permanently exclude its students, but it is also failing in its legal duty to provide those 38 Mill Rd. Aylsham, NR11 6DS children with essential education without delay.

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Beach cleans hit with forwardthinking businesses

North Norfolk District Council invests in equipment to enable larger groups of eco-aware individuals to

partake in campaign North Norfolk District Council (NNDC) has boosted the number of litter pickers available along the coast following the huge popularity and success of the #2minutebeachclean campaign.

NNDC has received enquiries from larger groups keen to join in the campaign and these new pickers mean that even more people can get involved. NNDC also provides thick plastic bin bags with hoops and will collect the rubbish the groups find at the beach. It means that more people can use the beach-cleaning equipment, which has been available for smaller

beaches (six of them being Blue Flag beaches)

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The #2minutebeachclean has been a popular activity for many along the North Norfolk coast since they were introduced in 2017. An additional five beach clean boards, sponsored by NNDC, were installed in April this year and have continued to be popular.

The most recent group that has taken advantage of the litter picking equipment was a sales team from Mars Wrigley Confectionery. They undertook the beach clean as part of their volunteer program and wanted to do something for the area covered by their sales division. To request the hire of the equipment call 01263 513811 or email cleansing@north-norfolk.gov.uk

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North Walsham and Dilham Canal Trust

Lifeboat training - on a canal Think ‘lifeboat’ and most imagine vessels launching into choppy seas. But along Norfolk's vulnerable coastline crews must also hone their flood-rescue skills, especially with the approach of winter.

Volunteers with Mundesley Independent Lifeboat have been practising their swift-water rescue and water-entry techniques five miles inland from their seaside home, on the North Walsham and Dilham Canal.

Coxswain Colin Plummer had 12 of his 20-plus crew of volunteers at Ebridge, including juniors, and they kept busy refining techniques a little upstream from the walkers, fishermen and model-boat enthusiasts enjoying Ebridge Mill Pond.

The lifeboat men and women were practising saving lives in situations like the storm surge of December 2013 when the crew rescued 42

stretches of the unique canal, which is Norfolk's only sailing canal with locks. Volunteers of all ages and abilities are needed for roles ranging from wet and muddy to dry and cosy. Contact the trust through its website: www.nwdct.org or via its Facebook page.

Mundesley Independent Lifeboat crew members training on the North Walsham and Dilham Canal.

people from their flooded homes in Walcott, working with WEVA - the Walcott Emergency Volunteers Association.

"It's very useful for us to have the canal nearby. It's close and very convenient," said Colin. Ivan Cane, Chairman of the North Walsham and Dilham Canal Trust, said he was very pleased that the restored section of the 19th-century waterway was in regular use by so many sections of the community.

He added "The canal at Ebridge can offer the local community a water-based facility, which we hope that other organisations will use. We look forward to groups coming forward looking to organise raft races, duck races, paddleboarding experiences – maybe even a group performing Handel’s Water Music from a pontoon in the middle of the pool!" The Trust is working on restoration of other

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A talk on Northern River Wherries, by Ivor Stemp of the Norfolk Wherry Trust, will be a highlight of the North Walsham and Dilham Canal Trust's annual meeting at Honing Village Hall (NR28 9AB) on Tuesday 27 November at 7pm for 7.30pm. Entry is free. Displays, refreshments and canal souvenirs will be available. All welcome.

Date for third Big Society Volunteer Awards announced

Ceremony set to honour our local heroes North Norfolk District Council has announced that the latest Big Society Volunteer Awards will take place at Sheringham Little Theatre on 29 November.

Nominations for the awards are up by a third from last year and the judging panel has some tough decisions to make. The nominations will be whittled down to three finalists in each of the seven categories.

NNDC would like to thank everyone who has taken part in the nomination process.

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Hedgehog Haven

This little hoglet came into care on 12 September. With his eyes open and teeth through, he was approximately four weeks old. The poor little boy was found nudging his deceased mother who unfortunately had been killed by another animal.

With the time for hibernation approaching, at only 90g even with his mother, it would be

unlikely that he would have survived, He is doing well and will be with me over winter.

Bonfire night is fast approaching - a nice big pile of wood makes an excellent home for a family of hedgehogs, so please, before lighting your bonfire, check underneath for any animals nesting there. Thank you.

Empty homes – Council action to help get properties back into use

North Norfolk District Council has been pioneering an award winning approach to bringing empty homes back into use across the district

Using an ‘enforcement board’, collaborative approach for the last four years the Council has helped to bring hundreds of homes back into use through a wide range of action from working together with owners to support renovations, demolition and re-building to taking enforcement action and undertaking compulsory purchase where owners fail to make positive changes.

Currently, less than 1% of North Norfolk’s housing stock is classed as being empty which is below the national average. In the last twelve months, North Norfolk District Council has reduced the number of empty properties by 20% from 603 to 482.

Where necessary, an application for a Compulsory Purchase Order could be made, which would see the homeowner instructed by the Government to sell their property to the Council. In February this year, the Council successfully completed the compulsory purchase of two properties in Sculthorpe that were left empty since they were built in the late 1990s.

In many cases, long term empty properties are associated with anti-social behaviour, including illicit drinking and drug-use and blight local communities. Properties left empty can fall into disrepair and become dilapidated and dangerous very quickly. North Norfolk District Council will take action against owners who are not prepared to get on with the job of returning a property back into use and will use enforcement powers where necessary.

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The corner shop in 'forty-six Sold something rather nice, Mrs. Manser had an eye to business When she made her creamy ice. There was Eldorado, Walls and Lyons Local ones as good as gold, But none were quite as good As what Mrs. Manser sold. Flake was not invented So we had a 'tuppenny' cone, We had to eat it straight away We couldn't take it home. The big boys launched the lollies Fab and Zoom and nice, But they did not hold a candle To Mrs. Manser's ice. The shop has gone – road widening “Old fashioned” paid the price, I WILL NOT pay two pounds for a cone That's not like Mrs. Manser's Ice. Maybe up in heaven Where all is good and nice, There will be a corner shop Selling Mrs. Manser's ice. Paul Scrivener

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Travelling

So now they have a bucket list to do before they die. Their goals are much more modest, but they're still prepared to try.

Have you ever wanted to go travelling round the world? Cross deserts on a camel, or sail seas with sails unfurled? Go white water rafting, or climb Mount Everest, Kayak round the Scottish Isles, take a train to Snowdon's crest?

To swim with dolphins is something that they can safely do. Or fly in a hot air balloon, way up into the blue. Sail gently round a land locked lake, (No raging, storm tossed seas!) Only gentle quests and rides for voyagers like these.

In our daydreams we imagine travelling for miles, Yet to realise these trips, we'd have to change lifestyles! Many people plan and scheme, until one day they see, Their lives have passed, they are old, and they're no longer free. To sail or trek or fly or climb, those dreams are for the young! Dicky hips and knees preclude adventures too far flung!

Charity LPA Scheme Launch LHB Approved

Clapham & Collinge Solicitors are delighted to announce their second ‘Charity Lasting Powers of Attorney Scheme’ taking place throughout November 2018.

As planning for later life professionals, we are keen to raise awareness about the legal and financial implications of dementia and highlight the importance of getting your legal documents in place for peace of mind. Throughout November Clapham & Collinge Solicitors are offering a 25% discount on Lasting Powers of Attorneys. What is a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)?

A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document which gives someone the authority to act on your behalf when it comes to important decisions, if you become unable to make them yourself. There are two types of Lasting Powers of Attorney:• Property and Financial Affairs

This document gives your attorney the authority to deal with your property, bank accounts, investments, utility companies and any other finances. This document can be used as soon as it has been registered and regardless of whether you have lost capacity. Your attorney can make decisions on your behalf, provided the decision is in your best interests, for example deciding to sell your property to pay for care fees or change where an investment is held to ensure a higher return.

They can navigate the world in 80 days or more, Or cruise the stunning, freezing fjords or fly to Baltimore! All these things are possible when you're no longer young. Keep mind and body active and you’ll keep travelling on! Frances Wraight

If you instruct us through this scheme and you would also like to make a Will, we will offer Wills at our usual fee but will make an additional £40 donation to the chosen charities. All appointments regarding your Lasting Powers of Attorney must take place by Friday 21st December 2018.

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This document gives your attorney the authority to make decisions regarding your day-to-day medical and care needs, your care/residential home and life sustaining treatment. This document can only be used once you have lost capacity so if you have not made an LPA by this point, these decisions will be left to the medical professional involved in your care. This is often a point of contention as your family/friends may have differing opinions to the professionals when it comes to these decisions. In addition to a 25% discount on Lasting Powers Of Attorneys, Clapham & Collinge Solicitors will also make a £40 donation per Lasting Power of Attorney appointment to support 4 Norfolk based charities. Our chosen charities are

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Lin Whitehead, Head of the Private Client team said “I am delighted that we are giving our clients the opportunity to support local charities with our LPA scheme again this year. The money raised during our 2017 campaign supported 4 Norfolk charities, many of whom rely on donations and corporate support, helping them to continue delivering their services to our county.

A study by the SFE found that 36% of people admit to having made no provisions for later life. With campaigns such as our Charity Lasting Powers of Attorney Scheme we hope that it will encourage people to have these important conversations with loved ones and get their legal documents in place.”

The cost of preparing and registering a Lasting Power of Attorney will depend on whether you wish to have a Property & Financial Affairs Lasting Power of Attorney and/or a Health & Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney prepared and registered.

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North Norfolk District Council launches its Business Awards

Second year of celebrating the best in the district gets under way

The second North Norfolk Business Awards are now open for entries – and businesses across the district are being encouraged to put themselves forward to win one of the prestigious titles. The 2019 awards (#NNBA19) are being organised and hosted by North Norfolk District Council. The 2018 awards, which were held back in February, saw scores of entries, and it is expected that the competition will be even stronger this time. Following feedback, the number of categories has been increased to eight with the introduction of a Small Business award. It means that businesses of all sizes and in all sectors should be able to find a suitable category to enter. The awards are free to enter.

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Autumn

Sunlight catches autumn leaves spiralling from woodland trees, seagulls cry and fly inland for tasty titbits left by hand. The air is cool and crystal clear, it is my favourite time of year, I must get out into the sun and take my dog, Ben, for his run. There’s something new to see each day when we walk the country way, gone has the traffic and the noise – we’ve left behind those rowdy boys. I can feel the silence here, it’s just the same throughout the year, and in the quietness notice things like rabbits, mice and fluttering wings. The odd wild flower beneath the trees shows bright amongst the russet leaves. Peace and tranquillity I find here in the autumn of the year. Diane Berthelot

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Jonathan Veira brings his Songs of Freedom concert to Cromer

Chamber Orchestra Ensemble EAST return to Aylsham The Chamber Orchestra Ensemble East return for a concert in St Michael’s Church, Aylsham on Sunday 25 November at 3.30pm. The concert will include Beethoven 1st Symphony, Faure Pavane, SaintSaens Cello concerto no1 soloist Michal Kaznowski. Conductor will be Tadeusz Kaznowski.

Michal Kaznowski Tea, coffee and cakes available will be in the interval. Tickets £13.50 adult £5 under 18s available from F C Barnwell, Newsagents Aylsham and online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/musicmatters

Four international awards for Norfolk photographer

A Norfolk photographer has won four international awards. Janice Alamanou from Wells-next-the-Sea has received honourable mentions for her new book 'From the Shoreline' - A Celebration of Norfolk’. “I am thrilled that a book of Norfolk got an International Award – Category : Book – Nature,” says Janice, who also received honourable mentions in the categories :

Architecture/Cityscapes/Urban with 'The White Collection - Cityscapes', Fine Art - Other with 'Society Red' and Special Effects with 'The Firefly' (24ct Gold and Palladium - hand gilded) Janice has just returned from Palermo, Sicily where she was chosen for the second year running by MUSA as one of the '15 Art Must Haves'.

Next year she will be exhibiting with Create4Peace in New York and has also been selected as one of the 'Top 60 Masters' to be awarded in April 2019 in New York

Jonathan Veira the renowned bass-baritone and entertainer is coming to Cromer Parish Church on Saturday 24 November at 7.30pm. Doors open at 7pm.

Jonathan will include music from opera to pop and from jazz to country and western. He uses his voice and skills as a musician on piano and guitar together with his talents as a comedian and brilliant communicator. Audiences of all ages across the whole of the UK and beyond have been given a night to remember, where the by-word is ‘laughter’ and people leave feeling uplifted and often moved in a way they weren’t expecting. Visit his website www.jonathanveira.com to get a flavour of who he and what he does. Peter Holloway the CEO of Prison Fellowship will be there together with other members of PF staff to explain about PF, its work in prisons, with families, and prisoners being released. Peter says “Jonathan is possibly the most talented singer-entertainer I have had the pleasure to meet.”

There is limited car parking around the church but Meadow Car Park in Meadow Road is free after 6pm.

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North Norfolk Photographic Society

North Norfolk Photographic Society welcomed Roy Essery to their meeting on 17 October. Roy is an eminent photographer from Colchester and he came with photo prints which he called the ‘Unseen’.

That is to say, pictures he likes, but have mostly not been shown in competitions – so have not been seen by other photographers.

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In fact – there were a lot of them! Some colour, some black and white.

Roy described himself as a people person – he likes taking photos of people and gave advice to members on how to approach someone who he wanted to photograph. Basically, be polite, be unafraid and without telling the proposed subject that he or she is beautiful, to say perhaps that he or she has an interesting face. But above all to be bold and polite.

Showing a still-life picture, he emphasised that still-life pictures were perhaps the one area where everything is under the photographer’s control.

Roy showed that he is more than ready to adapt a picture where

THINKING HATS ON AT BRISTON!

There was head-scratching a plenty at the Copeman Centre at Briston on Saturday 20 October when 18 teams of four pitted their wits against the audio and visual questions that came up thick and fast on the big screen! The hall was filled to capacity, and the crowd had a great night enjoying a super buffet supper too, and an infuriating interval game where common (well - fairly common!) objects hidden inside bags were passed around, and you had to guess what was in them entirely by feel alone! It all developed into a bit of a party atmosphere, and everyone eventually went home with big

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The evening was a fundraiser for the Copeman Centre, and profits from the quiz and the excellent raffle made just over £400 for the Centre’s funds. Having been a great success, we have now decided to do another one in the spring, probably in April - watch out for full details nearer the time!

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Monthly Horoscopes by Claire Manion Astrologer, December 2018

Aries ♈ 21st March - 20th April As the festive season approaches you could be feeling restless. Around the full moon on the 7th you may want to make changes so you can feel free. Look before you leap and make sure that your actions are based in reality and not fantasy.

Taurus ♉ 20th April - 21st May If you have a sneaky suspicion that a certain person is being secretive with you, trust the feeling. They will speak to you when they are ready; in the meantime keep calm and carry on with the festivities.

Gemini ♊ 21stMay - 21st June As December progresses you are moving into a more sociable and outgoing phase. So make the most of the festive season and let yourself be talked into getting out and about; you may have more fun than you think and get to see some new faces and places. Cancer ♋ 22nd June -22nd July You are a creature of habit, but this month your routines look set for a change. It is a time to broaden your horizons and long journeys could be on the cards. There are lots of ideas to discuss and plans to make. Leo ♌ 22nd July- 21st August Christmas is a great time for you to express your creativity, whether that means a perfectly decorated tree or carefully chosen gifts. Perhaps you could make something special for your loved ones using your talents. Virgo ♍ 21st August- 21st September There is a new phase coming in your home life. Whatever your plans are, it looks like you need to be flexible, so keep a full cupboard and an open mind and see how the month unfolds. Libra ♎ 21st September- 21st October This is a good time to look at your relationships and make sure you are

getting what you need. With the new moon on the 7th in your communication zone, you may find that family members open up to you, so look out for some interesting chats!

Scorpio ♏ 21st October- 21st November Venus, planet of love and attraction is in Scorpio most of this month so you may find people gravitating towards you. Enjoy the attention; as romance could be in the air at this magical time of year.

Sagittarius ♐ 21st November- 21st December It looks quite full on for you this month, but try not to take on too much. Although luck is on your side, remember to check your diary so you don’t double book yourself; you can’t be in two places at once! Capricorn ♑ 21st December – 20th January Your upcoming birthday provides friends with the perfect excuse for a celebration. You could be feeling a little introverted but there are plenty of ways to celebrate, perhaps some pampering or a trip to the spa might be just what the doctor ordered.

Aquarius ♒ 20th January - 18th February You are likely to be all set to start working towards a long held goal. Friends and social contacts offer some great ideas and opportunities. So look out for interesting invitations and messages in amongst the Christmas cards. Pisces ♓ 19th February – 20th March ‘Tis the season to be jolly, particularly when it comes to your career. It looks like you have a recent success to celebrate. There may be more opportunities coming your way, so make the most of them.

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Ageing hands - in reverse! What is the difference between these 2 hands?

No, they don’t belong to a mother and daughter. These are pictures of the same hand and, guess what? - The one on the right is not 10 years younger but one year older. One year after Dr Sanjay Gheyi treated it at the Coltishall Cosmetic Clinic -that is.

So what is the secret? Dr Gheyi often hears women say-‘I have my mothers hands’ or ‘my hands make me look older than I really am’. Well if this applies to you, read on… You too can reverse ageing of your hands so they don’t give your age away.

As we age we lose the hyaluronic acid in our skin, this is a protein and sugar molecule that binds water and keeps younger skin nice and plump. With a reduced amount of this substance in ageing skin the water content goes down resulting in crepey texture. We also lose collagen and accumulate pigment spots and broken capillaries on skin resulting in changes of ageing hands.

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Government considering closing ‘holiday homes’ tax loophole following Norfolk MP’s efforts

The Government has announced a consultation on business rates treatment for holiday homes after Norman Lamb MP and local Liberal Democrats highlighted a loophole which allows homeowners to avoid paying tax on second homes.

Following a freedom of information request this summer, Mr Lamb, the MP for North Norfolk, discovered the loophole is costing Norfolk councils a staggering £1.8 million in 2018 alone. Mr Lamb and local Liberal Democrats have been campaigning for the Chancellor to close the

loophole, and a petition by Mr Lamb on the issue was signed by 1,769 people.

Now the Government has announced a consultation on the criteria under which holiday homes become chargeable to business rates rather than council tax, citing a concern that some owners of properties that are not genuine businesses may seek to reduce their tax liability by falsely declaring that the property is available to let.

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In England, any property that is “available to let” for 140 days or more per year can be registered as a holiday business. Holiday homes with a rateable value of less than £12,000 are eligible to receive 100% small business rate relief, meaning that the owners do not have to pay any tax on the property. North Norfolk District Council revealed that 1,302 second-home holiday lets are claiming 100% small

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Two Fishermen Rescued at Sea

On Monday 5th November, six miles north north west of Wells-nextk\jsb.;hsvbc;sjb;jh the-sea, a fishing vessel, named “Lainy”, capsized after losing electrical power. At 2.22 pm the men sent a mayday call to the coastguards as the vessel was sinking.

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Pushing the boundaries Neighbour disputes and how to resolve them

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Neighbour disputes are nothing new and can arise for many reasons. One of the most common neighbour disputes relates to boundaries. Boundary disputes are often complex, and as the parties are frequently emotionally involved, it can be stressful and therefore important to try and reach a resolution as soon as possible, although it is not unusual for parties to be arguing over very small areas of land over long periods of time.

Parties will usually consider their boundary to be marked by a physical feature on the land such as a hedge or fence but these structures are not always consistent with Land Registry plans. It is often only when physical features such as these are removed or called into question that the actual position of the boundary is queried.

The first attempt at resolving any boundary dispute should always be to approach your neighbour first to see if there is a way forward to resolve issues amicably between you. This is not always possible and depends on the extent of the issue, how long it has been going on for and the relationship between the parties. As each dispute is factually different, a solicitor can provide specific advice on the issues you are experiencing and on the best course of action to try and resolve matters.

Initially it is important to establish the boundary from deeds, documents and evidence, and consider whether they have been amended in any way – perhaps by informal agreement or by one party’s conduct over time. If you have tried to resolve the issue directly with your neighbour but your attempts have been unsuccessful, a solicitor can write to your neighbour to set out your position and try to work towards a satisfactory resolution for all parties.

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Brave nursing and admin staff from Cromer & District Hospital have decided to 'strip off and stand up to cancer' in order to raise funds for the redevelopment of the old Davison unit which will become a new chemotherapy unit for local people.

Julie Shaw, Waiting List Co-ordinator for the Muriel Thoms Day Procedure Unit, came up with the idea whilst watching ITVs 'Full Monty Ladies Night'.

Having approached the staff on the Unit and received a positive response, she then opened it up to all female staff and the numbers grew. Receiving positive support from the male staff (inc the Chief Exec!) the project was underway.

The Grove Hotel on Overstrand Road, Cromer kindly agreed to the use of their setting for a photo shoot across two weekends with two local photographers, Lucy Stevens of Patricia Jean Photography and Andrea Hudson who also offered to give their time and photos for free. Help with the formatting and printing was covered by Colourprint of Norwich who kindly offered a much reduced rate to allow as much profit as possible to the charity. The Hospitals Facilities Management also offered a generous donation toward the printing costs.

The 'Calendar Girls' is now on sale at the Hospital, Friends pop up shop (open Tues & Thurs 11-4) and The Grove, retailing at £10.

It is hoped to sell 350 copies. For patients with cancer and their healthcare team, the ‘ringing of the bell’ is a significant moment – a point in time that signals the end of active treatment and the beginning of a life free of cancer and the staff would like to try and raise enough money to purchase the bell.

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This is a special one It possesses beautiful powers Its ring sounds through this entire room As if rung from the highest towers. Its sound is soft and pretty Truly a gentle sound to hear But the real magic goes much deeper As its gift is so very dear. Battling cancer takes enormous strength It’s an exhausting, overwhelming fight We all need to truly believe That at the end of the tunnel there is light. Now imagine a day of chemo Maybe the beginning, middle or end Feeling that you can’t go on Needing support of an unexpected friend. Suddenly you hear the most uplifting sound And you look towards the bell’s place Standing there you see a stranger Or maybe a familiar face. You realize that this person Has completed their final lap And new friends all around the room Give a peaceful, supportive clap.

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Blakeney Rowing Club on the Caledonian Canal

Members of your local rowing club have now rowed the length of the Caledonian Canal! This expedition took place between 28 September and 5 October and followed the route from Corpach, through Fort William to Inverness. Twelve rowers were involved in the planning and the travelling. Bluejacket was the skiff chosen for the journey and she performed brilliantly. The canal rowers were ably looked after by the crew of Ros Crana, a beautifully equipped cruising barge, which served as a base for crew changes and as a safety vessel as the locks and the lochs were negotiated along the way. When not rowing, group members had opportunities to sail, walk, cycle or explore in a canoe. The food on board was excellent!

The rowing memories are many and varied. Negotiating Corpach Sea Lock and the Neptune’s Staircase system provided the initial challenge but all lock keepers were helpful and safety conscious so that this part of the voyage was a real pleasure. The first sight of Loch Ness from Fort Augustus was also quite a moment. Then there were the rows – in rain, wind and sunshine – across Loch Lochy, Loch Oich and, of course, Loch Ness. No sightings of Nessie. The camaraderie on board, on the water and on dry land was excellent. The expedition ended all too quickly.

Decision to grant planning permission for £10.7 million Sheringham Leisure Centre

Major step forward for replacement leisure centre project

North Norfolk District Council’s ambitious plans to build a multi-million pound, state of the art leisure facility in Sheringham have been given the go-ahead.

A decision to grant planning permission has been made for the £10.7m project, which will replace the existing facility, Splash, with the first stage of building work expected to begin this month. The new centre will include a six-lane, 25-metre pool, a 13-metre learner pool with an adjustable depth floor, fitness suite, community rooms, multi-purpose studios, a spin studio and a café. The design has been progressed with the facility’s accessibility in mind and incorporates eleven dedicated accessible car parking spaces close to the building entrance, level access into the building through the main reception, automatic entry doors within the lobby area and accessible changing rooms. A moving floor on the smaller pool will allow the water depth to be changed for different activities and

Such events have always been reliant on having a club member who is willing to tow. In the case of the Caledonian Canal, Tom Harris – club captain and trip organiser – must take full credit for taking this on. See some pictures of the Caledonian Adventure on the club web site at crablakeney.wordpress.com.

On the home front, there is now the chance for some bracing rows on the Norfolk Broads. Bluejacket, fresh from her Scottish journey, was taken to Barton Turf on Monday 8 October. The waters around Barton are ideal for coaching sessions and these will be organised throughout the coming months. Why not make this your time to start rowing? Remember, you may sample three rows before deciding whether to join and no previous experience is necessary. If you are interested in the fun of rowing, contact Tom on 01263-761570. You can also follow club activities on Facebook.

See you on the water soon Barry Howes

user groups such as swimming lessons, water confidence and toddler sessions and aqua fit exercise classes. A colourful splash pad and learner pool for children to enjoy and where they can improve their confidence in the water has also been included in the design, and a range of portable, fun equipment such as inflatables will be offered during timetabled sessions. The project, which supports North Norfolk District Council’s commitment to improving the health and well-being of its residents, will ensure the provision of leisure and fitness facilities for local communities and visitors to North Norfolk is secured for the future. Splash will remain open while the new leisure centre is built on a different part of the site. The new leisure centre is due to open in late 2020.

benefits both during and post completion. These include job creation for local people during the construction period and longer term employment and opportunities for volunteering once the site has opened for business. North Norfolk District Council has appointed Saunders Boston Architects and a full design team to develop the new facility, which is also the subject of a funding bid to Sport England. Sheringham’s skate park, ‘The Strip’, will be relocated on the site, and will be rebuilt to a design that has been chosen by users of the facility. Construction is expected to start in late November and will run through to early 2019.

Working with partners including Sport England, the Council is seeking to increase participation in sport which will contribute to an improvement in social and cultural benefits. The social and fitness spaces will help put the facility at the heart of the community.

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Broadland Chess Club So let’s play chess!

As I write this it really is a beautiful day outside and should last a couple more days hopefully.

Gerald Moore receiving the NCC trophy from Tournament controller and Norfolk County Chess Association chairman John Wickham

The Norfolk Chess Championship was held during the last weekend of September at the Tithe Barn in Horstead, and chess players of all ages and from all over the Norfolk region attended. However there can only be one Champion to take the title, and this year the title was awarded to one of Broadland’s own members Gerald Moore from Downham Market. Gerald is 67 and this is the first time that he has taken the title, so many, many congratulations to him. Joint runners up in the competition were Ben Collinson, Adam Leach, Dave Dempster and BCC’s Roy Hughes.

Above: Joint runners up Right: Paul Badger receiving the Aylsham Cup from tournament controller Robert Smith

Also during September BCC held the first of many in-house tournaments. The Aylsham Cup takes the form of a Rapidplay so the moves follow each other in fairly quick succession. Congratulations to the winner Paul Badger.

Golfing pupils are a class act

BCC meets on Monday and Thursday at 7.30pm at the Kings Head, Coltishall and welcomes new members and visitors. We also encourage young members who have their own Junior club and coaching sessions on Monday evenings at 6.30pm. More information and contact details about either can be found on our Facebook and Twitter pages, or on our website.

experience in the hope they might take up the sport one day. It also teaches them good life values such as manners and patience. And it is great to see them making progress, which can only be done with sticking at it - in an age when many things are instant.”

Primary school pupils in north Norfolk have been getting a taste of golf in their sports lessons. Coaching at school and on the course is being enjoyed at Mundesley Golf Club by youngsters from Colby Primary and Mundesley Junior and First schools.

They are shown how to drive, putt and get out of bunkers - while having fun with team games. Club professional Ryan Pudney said “We aim to give the children a positive and enjoyable

Mundesley Golf Club is hoping to expand its youth work to other schools and youth organisations.

Youngsters from Colby Primary School enjoy trying golf with Mundesley Club Professional Ryan Pudney

Monstera Deliciosa

Don’t look at me with those big brown eyes, I know why you’re looking subdued! Do you really think if you butter me up, I won’t notice my shoes have been chewed? Just because you’re so cute and fluffy, You think I’ll succumb to your charms, I suppose that’s actually not far from the truth, Because I know that you mean no real harm.

Early Season Success for Aylsham Chess Club

Aylsham Chess Club (based at Aylsham Ex-Service and Social Club, 64 Hungate Street, Aylsham on Monday evenings) has 2 NCCA (Norfolk County Chess Association) league teams A Monday evening ‘Club Night’ at for the 2018-19 season. The Aylsham Chess Club. Spitfires, in Division 2, started the season with a 2 - 2 draw against North Norfolk Seals - with Rupert Martin being the first Aylsham Chess Club player to secure a league win. The Hurricanes, in Division 3, started the season with a 11/2 21/2 away win against North Norfolk Shrimps - with Bob Grindrod and Russell Reeve winning their games.

Alongside this, Bob Grindrod took part in the recent Norfolk County Championships and came away with a trophy for the best placed player graded under 125 in the Challengers Section.

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Adam Leach v Roy Hughes in the play off for the championship title.

Find out more about the Club by visiting mundesleygolfclub.com or call 01263 720095.

Photo courtesy Richard Batson

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If you would like to find out more about Aylsham Chess Club please contact David Owen (Aylsham Chess Club Secretary) via e-mail: davidowen364@btinternet.com or Tel: Bob Grindrod with his 01263-731327

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