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Award-winning designer creates Cromer-themed shoe clips exclusively for Benedict’s Street, Norwich, storm. And now she has designed tourist info centre
Shoe-maker to the stars to showcase fantasy shoes and accessories in partnership with North Norfolk District Council
Shoe designer Milly Jupp will be the latest local craftswoman to display her work at NNDC’s Tourist Information Centre in Cromer.
Milly has made shoes for pop star Kylie Minogue and former model Jodie Marsh, and won the coveted Footwear Designer of the Year in 2015, with finalist status in 2016.
Whether your dream is a pair of Ginger Bread Booties or Ming Dynasty Teapot heels, her wearable fantastical shoes are taking the UK by
Cromer-themed shoe clips for sale exclusively in the Tourist Information Centre, including a clip sporting Cromer crabs.
Milly said “It’s been an amazing couple of years and it’s very important to me to keep a strong link with the community I’m part of in Norfolk.
“Making a shoe clip for Cromer seems exactly the right thing to do – a souvenir that is unconventional but that can be worn easily. I hope residents and visitors enjoy them and that having my shoes in Cromer Tourist Information Centre will encourage people to follow their creative dreams.”
Milly’s new shop All About Shoes is in St
Bittern Line 20th Anniversary An organisation that promotes a Norfolk railway line celebrated its 20th anniversary by holding a week long series of events.
The Bittern Line Community Rail Partnership CRP), which helps to promote and develop the Norwich to Sheringham rail line, celebrated its 20th anniversary with special events, including
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years, the CRP has played an invaluable role in supporting and developing projects to romote the line, build community links, improve station facilities and upgrade train services. As a result, passenger journeys on the line have more than tripled since 1997 from around 200,000 journeys a year to more than 600,000 journeys a year.
Jonathan Denby, Head of Corporate Affairs for Greater Anglia said “We’re very pleased to be celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Bittern Line Community Rail Partnership. The CRP has been a great success, working closely with successive train operators to help promote and develop the Norwich to Sheringham line. Its proactive support has strengthened local links and has helped to increase passenger journeys on the line over the last two decades. With the prospect of brand new, high quality trains in 2019/20, there are great opportunities for the CRP to help the line continue to thrive, to the benefit of both customers and local communities.”
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where she went to Norwich City College. She is also a sought-after motivational speaker to encourage young people to try something new, and was the Inspirational peaker for Schools and Inspiring the Future speaker in 2016.
Cllr Nigel Dixon, NNDC Cabinet Member for Business & Economic Development and Tourism, said “North Norfolk District Council is delighted to be able to host Milly J Shoes at our Cromer Tourist Information Centre. Milly is an incredibly gifted Norfolk craftswoman and entrepreneur, and we hope others will be inspired by her creations and her story.”
Peter Mayne, Chairman of the Bittern Line CRP said "We are hugely proud and excited to be celebrating our 20th birthday. 50 years after closure of the line was contemplated, the Partnership, with support from the communities we serve, has ensured that the line has gone from strength to strength. “This is an opportune time for rail travel between Norwich and Sheringham with a growing population in towns and villages along the route and brand new longer trains arriving shortly." The Bittern Line CRP was launched in 1997, as part of a joint initiative between Anglia Railways and Norfolk County Council, aimed at revitalising the important rail link between Norwich and the North Norfolk coast.
It has also helped successive train operators to significantly increase service frequency on weekday afternoons, evenings and at weekends, provide additional station facilities such as ticket machines, customer information screens and cycle parking and enhance community links, with additional capacity for special events and better coordination for Paston College students. The line is set to benefit from significant investment during Greater Anglia’s nine year franchise. The operator plans to introduce a complete new fleet of trains in 2019/20, with more seats, air conditioning, wi-fi and plug points.
Greater Anglia also plans to install ticket machines at all stations on the route, providing even more opportunities to encourage rail travel and support tourism and the local economy.
Greater Anglia, which is the major funder of the CRP, has recently increased its financial support, as part of its new franchise, whilst the CRP also benefits from support from local authorities including Norfolk County Council, Broadland District Council and North Norfolk District Council.
The CRP also works closely with attractions along the route including the Bure Valley Railway and the North Norfolk Railway and connects with the Coast Hopper bus service to make public transport a convenient option for many journeys in North Norfolk.
‘Our Day Out’ Gives Older People Time to Shine
‘Our Day Out’, the fortnightly dementiafriendly workshop project, continues to push forward with a wide range of free activities to engage older people across the Norfolk area. Delivered by professionally trained arts practitioners, musicians and dancers, the project is run by arts and community development charity Creative Arts East, with special funding from Spirit of 2012.
The sessions welcome all older people, and are also supportive of those living with early to mid-stage dementia (and their carers), as well as older people living with long-term health conditions, or those who feel isolated within their community. The ‘Our Day Out’ groups are based in Attleborough, Watton, Dereham, Thetford, North Walsham and Wells. The sessions are tailored so that they are accessible and beneficial for everyone to experience something new, in a safe and friendly environment.
So far in 2017, the groups have been enjoying
making-music by combining electronic and acoustic instruments with Paul and Les, as well as creating uplifting songs and lyrics to some fantastic beats with Joe and Carl. The groups have also been enjoying some fun and entertaining dance sessions with Green Candle and Glass House Dance Company, specially devised to benefit and engage the whole body with gentle exercise.
‘Our Day Out’ sessions are all about having fun and feeling good afterwards, and Creative Arts East are keen to hear from older people who would like to join these friendly and inclusive creative activities. There are also opportunities for people who would like to become involved as volunteers, and help someone smile this summer.
In September, the groups will be taking part in some special ‘love themed’ Tea Dance events with Spilt Milk Dance Company and which will involve arts and crafts, cake, dance performances, games, and (optional) fancy dress! Friends and family of those coming along are most welcome too!
These are some recent comments from people who have been to the ‘Our Day Out’ sessions :
“Why didn’t anyone tell me this was this much fun when I was younger!�
“I enjoy being in the company of younger people at the sessions because I don’t get the chance nowadays�
For more information on the sessions or any of the ‘Our Day Out’ groups, please contact Lea Schiller at Creative Arts East on 01953 713390 or email lea@creativeartseast.co.uk. More information is also available on
“Even though my dementia isn’t that bad yet, it's so nice to be here to see others that have the same thing as you. Sometimes I forget my words when I talk to people but when I am here I don’t have to worry about that�
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"Communication is the name of the game" says President of North Norfolk Speakers Club, Stuart Richards How well do you communicate with family, friends and colleagues?
It's not what you say, it's how you say it. How you relate to and communicate with other people can have far reaching consequences, positive or negative - personally, socially and professionally.
How good are your speaking, listening, presentation or leadership skills?
Did you know that learning to speak in front of an audience is one of the best ways to increase personal and professional confidence and improve communication skills? The good news! - Anyone can learn to speak in front of an audience, given expert help in a friendly, fun and supportive environment!
North Norfolk Speakers Club aims to provide the means, practice and encouragement for people from all walks of life to develop high levels of communication skills and increase personal and professional confidence - whether a nervous beginner or an experienced speaker and communicator.
Our members represent a comprehensive and inclusive cross section of the community and President of North Norfolk people join the club for a variety of reasons Speakers Club, Stuart perhaps to meet new friends; to learn new Richards skills; for personal or professional development; or to prepare and practise that all important wedding or special occasion speech.
Stuart, President of North Norfolk Speakers Club has fulfilled a lifelong ambition to deliver stand-up comedy, as well as developing the professional and leadership skills required in his work. "Joining NNSC was one of the best things I've ever done and it's had a very positive impact', he said. Georgie recently joined the Club to gain personal confidence and presentation skills to carry her forward in her new business venture.
Jo, now successfully graduated from university, found the Club invaluable in equipping her with the tools and confidence to prepare written work and give talks in tutorials, while studying for her degree.
Carolyn, a member since 2002, gained the skills to give regular talks to WI and local history groups and continues to enhance her expertise, thoroughly enjoying Club meetings.
Whatever your communication and speaking needs, North Norfolk Speakers Club can help. Guests and new members are warmly welcomed
Join us on alternate Wednesdays, 6.45pm at North Walsham High School, Spenser Avenue, North Walsham.
For further information visit www.nnsc.co.uk, email northnorfolkspeakersclub@gmail.com, or tel. Stuart 07775 793999
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Northrepps Film Society
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Looking further ahead, on 5 October is The Red Turtle, a stunning animation looking at man’s relationship with nature, and on 2 November we have Britain on Film: Coast and Sea, a collection of short films documenting life around our coastline in the last century.
Teams from the North East Norfolk Bird Club set up at Weybourne, W Runton, Cromer, Sheringham, Mundesley and Happisburgh to record all passing sea birds in a 3 hour period.
The new season begins on 7 September with a British film which came out last year, The Levelling. Set in Somerset, this tells the story of a farmer and his daughter trying to rebuild their lives after the 2014 floods and a death in the family.
All shows are at Northrepps Village Hall where doors open at 7pm for refreshments before the show begins at 7.30pm. Tickets available at the door are £5. For more information, see www.northreppsfilmsociety.co.uk.
Ingworth Trosh
Ingworth Trosh is on Sunday 17 September at 1pm at Colby Long Lane off Aylsham/Cromer A140.
Come & see working vintage harvesting equipment, birds of prey (flying weather permitting), stalls, refreshments & Fun Dog Show providing entertainment for all the family.
Following a sea bird identification workshop held in July in preparation for our co-ordinated seawatch events being held in August and October; members took part in the first event.
Team Weybourne 08/08/17:
Our team of Alan, Tina, Anthony, Pete & Sue, and me assembled at the entrance to Weybourne Camp at 6am. By 6.15 we were all set up, sitting on an elevated section just behind the coastal footpath with our ‘scopes ready to scan the vast expanse of the North Sea. Keeping an eye on a large and threatening black cloud that was drifting towards us from the north, we began to count the passing birds offshore. The birds of the day were clearly going to be Gannets with no less than 33 flying west in the first ten minutes, and a final three-hour total of just under 300. Common Scoters were the second most numerous species, although most were passing several miles offshore. Waders were very scarce and the highlights were four Little Gulls and an adult Hobby. The expected rain never materialized and after the requisite three hours of seawatching, we took a walk around the camp and were delighted to find a juvenile Black Redstart and Cuckoo, while four Black-tailed Godwits flying east were a bonus. All in all, a most enjoyable and rewarding morning. Moss
Team Mundesley 08/08/17:
It was raining hard when we packed the car at 5.00am with no wind. We collected our dear friend Gordon on time and arrived early at our site in the beachfront shelter at Mundesley. After unpacking the car-boot cafe and equipment, we pondered the most interesting birds arriving before the 6.30am start. Denise and Alan arrived on cue and the gannet-fest began and all sharp eyes remained peeled throughout, although I abandoned my post for the car park top-up, the loos next door and then was accosted by the cafe owner to know what we were doing; 7 minutes in all! Our newest recruit, Denise, called the two darker looking birds coming right low over the water close to two terns; our only arctic skuas of the morning as it turned out; top spot. Whilst we had all been admiring the cloud formations, which were quite spectacular at times; four grey herons caused quite a stir as we did not see exactly where they came from. The morning sped by with observation of the passing vessels becoming part of the enjoyment, when the birds were absent. All agreed it was an enjoyable sea watch, with Denise and Alan saying they will be back in October for the next one. My only disappointment was that nobody finished the freshly baked cheese scones but thanks to all involved. Lin
North East Norfolk Bird Club Forthcoming Events:
Sunday 17 September 9am – 12noon - Incleborough & West Runton Walk - Details to follow on website: info@nenbc.co.uk
Wednesday 20 September 9am – 11am - Felbrigg Park Mid-Week Walk - This walk caters for all levels of ability. We will take a leisurely walk around the Park & Lake, route dependent on the local bird and other wildlife likely to be present on the day. Please wear clothing appropriate to the weather - footpaths in Felbrigg can be muddy at any time of the year. Meet at Sexton's Lodge car park, off Lion's Mouth, NR11 8PS at the western end of the estate. To keep the club's carbon footprint small, please consider car sharing. As usual, children are welcome if accompanied by well-behaved adults, but we regret no dogs.
Thursday 28 September 7.30pm – 9.30pm - ‘From Midnight Sun to Norfolk Winter' talk with David Horsley - A little over 60 species of birds fly to the high Arctic to breed each year and return to spend the winter in Norfolk. This talk aims to show you them in both extremes, and explores why they make such a journey and how we know about their travels. Dave Horsley has lived in Norfolk for 41 years. He is a keen photographer and naturalist who used to be a biology teacher, which explains his interest in the science behind the natural history. Venue Aylmerton Village Hall, NR11 8PX. Please park along Church Road or in the overflow car park at the church. Please ensure that local residents can still access their driveways and there is sufficient clearance for agricultural vehicles to use the road. A torch might also be helpful, as the village has no street lighting. To keep the club's carbon footprint small, please consider car sharing.
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Winter Wonderland Ball at Medieval Abbey In the heart of the beautiful Norfolk countryside is located the stunning medieval Pentney Abbey. Steeped in centuries of history, now newly renovated and privately owned, it is the most exclusive and idyllic venue for a Winter Wonderland Ball which is being held there on Saturday 11 November. This idyllic venue will be transformed to create an elegant and enchanting atmosphere. Surrounded by 35 acres of grounds and miles of stunning Norfolk countryside, Pentney Abbey is a magical and historic place with a past reaching all the way back to the 14th century. The Barn was used as a medieval banquet hall, making it the perfect location for an evening event. It is a really striking and unique venue with impressive exposed beams and original stonework overlooked by the stunning Gatehouse.
All proceeds from the Ball will be donated to The Norfolk Hospice. The Hospice has been providing care, comfort and compassion to those in the West
and North Norfolk communities nearing the end of their lives, and to their families and friends, since 1984. The charity moved into its new residential hospice facility in Hillington in 2014 and has recently opened its new inpatient facility. Current services cost over £2million per year to run; the NHS funding only 35% of this, with the majority coming from the support of events such as this.
Tickets are £60 each. Tables of 10 can be booked for £600. This includes a welcome drink and sumptuous three-course meal. The full menu for the evening can be found on the Hospice website. There will also be fantastic entertainment during the evening as well as an auction and raffle. The Black Tie Winter Wonderland Ball promises to be an exciting and entertaining evening for all guests. Please come along and enjoy this unique ‘Winter Wonderland’ event and help support this fantastic, local cause.
SAVED IN THE NIC(HOLAS) OF TIME!
Imagine the situation - you have a super live music show booked for 7.30pm, with over 100 music lovers all ready to enjoy some amazing live music, and then at 8.30am the same morning the performer telephones you to let you know he has been taken ill overnight!
Tickets can be purchased online from www.norfolkhospice.org.uk or from The Norfolk Hospice Fundraising Office Tel: 01485 601701 or email: fundraisingteam@norfolkhospice.org.uk. The Norfolk Hospice is sincerely grateful to Pentney Abbey for their support.
Hospice Palliative Nursing Assistant, Jo Jenkinson, outside the Gatehouse at Pentney Abbey
went home absolutely thrilled at this show, even though it was not who they were expecting. We heard from Tim Flint this morning, who tells us he is feeling a little better now - and we will book him again for a show here in 2018.
Such was the plight of Mick and Carol on Friday 11 August, when our player for the evening, top UK organist and funny man Tim Flint was taken seriously ill.
These shows are a fundraiser for the Copeman Centre itself (the raffle and refreshments raised £192 for the venue), and also our ongoing charity support for the ORBIS Flying Eye Hospital project - our little stall selling bits and pieces for them made exactly £100. But there was more audience generosity to come; Nicholas has two very autistic teenage sons - the elder one was with him for the evening, a lovely lad and so helpful setting up the equipment.
And as an added bonus, we could all see close ups of his amazing dexterity as his hands shot from one keyboard to another at high speed! The audience
Our next organ evening is on Friday 29 September, again at the Copeman Centre, Briston, and starts at 7.30pm, and will feature the delightful Janet Dowsett - another of the UK’s top organ stars playing here for the very first time. Tickets are available now at £6 each (under 16's get in free but mention this when booking) and you can book yours now by telephoning Carol on 01263 860844. Our seats are comfy, our parking is free and right outside, and you already know what wonderful company you will be enjoying the show with!
Trying to find a replacement of that calibre at such short notice seemed to be a mammoth task, but after quite a lot of telephone calls, we managed to contact another top player, Nicholas Martin, who had been looking forward to a quiet night off at his Leicestershire home but, being the professional he is, he stepped into the breach, and performed a show that was magnificent in every way. Using his trusty (but quite a few years old) Technics organ, connected to a gadget that could produce the most authentic Theatre organ sounds you can imagine. He played a very mixed programme - some big band (Manhattan, New York, New York), some amazing classics (Widor’s Toccata, Warsaw Concerto), some lively Marches (Radetzky March and the Knightsbridge March) and a lot of pure Theatre organ standards too, including ‘I’ll See You Again’ and ‘The Best Things In Life Are Free’.
Nicholas runs a charity to help fund research into autism, which he briefly mentioned towards the end of his excellent performance. And, as they left for home, our lovely crowd of music lovers dug deep into their pockets yet again and between them gave Nicholas just over £90 for the fund - what can we say except our regular supporters are just such lovely people - but then you knew that already, didn’t you!
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Cley Calling – Autumn Colours
Enjoy autumn’s glowing displays of colour at Cley Marshes this October
This autumn, you can explore North Norfolk’s colourful coastal landscape and culture as part of NWT’s Cley Calling Autumn Colours festival, which coincides with the beginning of the Norfolk Walking & Cycling Festival.
From Thursday 5 October to Sunday 8 October, a variety of creative art workshops, guided walks and health and wellbeing events will be hosted at Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s Cley Marshes to create a festival full of autumnal celebrations. Some of the highlights of the festival include:
• Thursday 5 October - Sunday 8 October – Live Street Art : Throughout Autumn Colours, nationally renowned street artist ATM will be creating a large-scale mural of an iconic Cley bird. His expertise lies in painting endangered species, most commonly birds, in urban environments in order to urge humans to connect with nature. Everyone is invited to come along to NWT Cley Marshes to see street art in action and watch the bird transform over time.
• Thursday 5 October – Coastal Stroll with Jules Pretty : Tying in with Norfolk’s walking festival, well-known nature writer and coastal walker Jules Pretty is leading an exclusive and intimate guided walk along a stretch of north Norfolk’s stunning coastline. Guests will have the opportunity to see the sky’s very own palette of colours as the sun sets over the marsh whilst they have their supper, followed by hearing Jules tell the tale of his walking adventure along the East Anglian bulge.
• Friday 6 October – Does Nature Make You Happy? Laurie Parma will be discussing her research into the relationship between well-being and biodiversity. She is currently working at the University of Cambridge on a project with the Cambridge Conservation Initiative, in which they have developed a new smartphone app ‘NatureBuzz’, which aims to capture the relationship between human well-being and the environment.
For more information, prices and to book tickets call the NWT Centre at Cley on 01263 740008 or visit www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/ whats-on/interests/cley-calling.
Hedgehog Haven
Hedgehogs are nocturnal animals - they only come out during the day if there is a problem unless it seems to have a purpose and is going somewhere.
Second litters are now being born, so an active hedgehog could be a sign of a mother out foraging while her hoglets are asleep.
If in doubt please ring a rescue centre or BHPS for advice.
Protecting your dog against Ticks this year
East Anglia is a beautiful area, however, it is also an area classified as “high risk” for ticks. Ticks are most active between mid-March and October, however, with changes in the climate they are becoming active for longer. The most frequently seen tick is the sheep tick although the hedgehog and fox ticks may also make an appearance. All of these species of tick will feed on dogs, cats and humans.
Ticks are unable to jump or fly and travel by climbing on vegetation such as long grass and then waiting for a suitable host to pass by. They attach to this host using their hooked front legs. Following attachment, ticks will spend time choosing a suitable feeding site before attaching to feed via their mouth parts. As ticks take time to attach the act of brushing pets following a walk can reduce the number of ticks actually attaching. Tick bites are usually painless and attaching ticks are often as small as 1.5mm and will increase to the size of a pea after feeding. Not all ticks carry disease, but for infected ticks the action of attaching allows them to transmit diseases such as lymes disease, babesiosis, anaplasmosis and rickettsiosis to the host. The risk of infection transmission increases the longer the tick is attached to the host.
How can we protect our pets? In order to reduce the spread of tick borne disease we recommend regular tick prevention treatments. These come in the form of tablets, collars and spot-on preparations and will usually kill ticks within 12-24 hours of attachment and last for between four and 12 weeks depending
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on the product chosen. Many of the most effective treatments can only be prescribed by a veterinary surgeon and so we would advise contacting your vet to discuss the most suitable treatment for your pet. At Toll Barn Vets, North Walsham, we understand that choosing the correct flea and tick protection for your pet is a minefield and so offer our clients free of charge parasite protection consultations with our qualified veterinary nurses to enable us to formulate the perfect parasite prevention program for your pet.
Ticks found on your pet should be removed as soon as possible using a tick remover to ensure that the mouth parts do not remain within the skin once the body of the tick is removed. At Toll Barn Vets tick removal is one of our free of charge procedures for our clients to help keep your pets in tip top condition.
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Focus on Family Law
– commentary by Neale Grearson, Family Solicitor at Clapham & Collinge Solicitors.
The divorce of Petra Ecclestone and husband James Stunt is reported to have £5.5 billion at stake following the breakup of their marriage. Miss Ecclestone is the daughter of Bernie Ecclestone the Formula 1 tycoon.
The even bigger shock and concern to the parties involved in the sixteen year divorce battle is likely to be how much it has cost them in legal fees let alone emotional damage.
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The Judge in the case was reported as urging them to settle their divorce in private as he warned of the potential effect on their children of a public Neale Grearson hearing and the need for compromise. Miss Ecclestone was stated to have tried to find a consensual approach to the ending of the marriage but that had been rejected by her husband. Sadly it is often one party who feels that they have tried everything to reach a compromise and it is the other that has not.
Petra and James had been arguing about whether their relationship had broken down and the Judge said it was a “very sad state of affairs” that the question of whether the relationship had broken down could not be determined between the parties. Miss Ecclestone’s Barrister said “it is more than unfortunate. It is absolutely scandalous. It is completely obvious this marriage has irretrievably broken down. What is going on is no more than a charade”. In the background appears to be the major issue over a Pre-Nuptial Agreement that had been signed but in the absence of any agreement the Judge dealing with the case had no alternative but to set down a framework for a series of hearings to take place.
Could this be the World’s Longest Divorce?
What has been suggested by newspapers as the longest divorce battle in Britain has hit the headlines. This relates to what has been quoted as a sixteen year “war” between a former British Airways Captain and his third wife arguing over money since they split in 2001. The Judge dealing with the case said that the length of time “beggars belief”.
The ex-wife told the Court of Appeal Judges that she just wanted the money her family was owed to be able to get on with her life. The ex-husband denied “playing technical games” and insisted that he was simply trying to protect his current (fourth) wife “from the wreckage of the past”!
Whilst this sixteen year divorce “battle” is thankfully a rarity delays are increasing with the Bury St Edmunds Divorce Centre who are currently working on a delay of twenty-seven working days for dealing with incoming post. At a time when the Courts are making a profit the cynic would question whether this is at the cost of service levels with the pain of centralising work to a Divorce Centre still continuing.
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Norfolk photographer is the overall winner of this year’s International Photographer of the Year exhibition
The International Photographer of the Year exhibition returns to the National Trust’s Sheringham Park for a third year this autumn, featuring more images than ever before.
Located in the tranquil surroundings of the Bower Garden, over 40 images from around the world will be on display, as part of this year’s exhibition. The overall winner though is a Norfolk photographer, for his autumnal image taken in Snowdonia.
“With thousands of fantastic entries from all over the world, it was a real honour to discover that the judges had chosen my image as the overall winner,” Lee Acaster from Diss revealed.
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“The shot itself was taken on a rainy autumn day. I noticed there were a few leaves left on a blackened birch tree, which were highlighted against the inky water of the lake behind. Being quite abstract in nature, the image won’t appeal to everybody, but I was thrilled that the judges liked it as much as I did. I think the ambiguity of the subject, it’s not immediately clear what you are looking at, was a big part of its appeal to them.
“There is no substitute for seeing photographs printed on a large scale to appreciate them properly, so I’m really looking forward to seeing the exhibition in the wonderful surroundings of Sheringham Park. There can hardly be a better place to appreciate nature photography.”
The exhibition also includes the ‘Breathing Spaces’ category, which is sponsored by the National Trust. This year it was won by Anil Sud for his Mountain Fog picture taken in Colorado. Runners-up images in this category also show landscapes from Derbyshire to Italy.
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This year’s competition also features a new category on Humphry Repton, who designed Sheringham Park and stated it was his most favourite work. The 2018 exhibition will display the winning images from this category, as part of the celebration of Repton’s life -
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200 years on from his death.
Curtis McGlinchey, from International Garden Photographer of the Year said “We’re thrilled to be returning to Sheringham Park with this anniversary exhibition, which will be the largest outdoor display at any venue to date. Our relationship with Sheringham Park continues to grow as we work together to champion the beauty and importance of plants, gardens and green spaces, both in the UK and around the world.’’ The free exhibition opened at the National Trust’s Sheringham Park on Saturday 2 September, for two months and can be viewed daily from dawn to dusk.
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A Grove Miscellany
A few reminiscences of 75 years at The Grove, by John Graveling.
Part 19 1978 to 2005 Continued
The pool has been greatly used over the last few years. Soon after opening we found that young children loved it and Ann had at least a dozen of them coming round every day after school. She would take them in the pool then give them some food followed by a Bible Talk. Two of those who came round were Luke and his sister Grace. Early in 2005 they had a difficult time as their father was arrested for drug offences, so they came to live with us. After three and a half years Grace moved out to a flat of her own but Luke stayed with us. When Ruth is home it is a constant battle between Luke and Ruth as to who is the biggest “numpty”. When Grace left school we wondered if she would get a job – but she did; first in a café in the town, and then as a waitress at the Cliftonville Hotel. Both for her and Luke there have been
great answers to prayer.
Luke, even with his dyslexia, has been working since leaving school at a joinery shop in Holt. He has done very well and used his pay sensibly; first buying himself a scooter and then a car. He has since married Lacey and they have a young son, Noah. Grace has moved to a flat in the town. Luke has taken up running and cycling and together with Hannah and Liz took part in The Great North Run (2009). We have kept in touch with quite a number of these children and it is always good to see them. Darren came to live with us for a while in the early 90’s. A Cromer boy he became friendly with our boys even though he was a year or two older. A very open character who always seemed to be getting into amusing situations. At the time he was working in Croxens, the newsagents. Terry Keeler, who lives in the town described him as the talking newspaper. Darren would help out at the Grove as a waiter, along with Richard and Chris. The three smartest waiters in Cromer – or so they thought. Darren wanted to improve himself and make something worthwhile of his life and so enrolled at City College in Norwich. He did well there, especially in the early days of computers but he was not geared up with how to use a mouse. He had seen something similar on Ann’s sewing machine so thought he had to do the same with the mouse and tried to move it around with his foot – much to the lecturer’s annoyance! Darren then went to the Church Army training college in Sheffield. He became a youth worker then later trained for ordination and became the rector of a church in Norwich. During his training he did a stint as a prison chaplain. He was amazed how readily the inmates accepted new testaments from him.
Highfield Road Car Park – Have People can view the public information document at Your Say www.north-norfolk.gov.uk/highfield and complete
A public consultation the survey www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Highfieldcp will run until the Friday 29 September to give people in Fakenham the opportunity to have their say on Highfield Road Car Park.
North Norfolk District Council is proposing the sale of the car park for residential accommodation for the over 55s and is asking for views on the proposals and what should be done with the money raised from any sale. Cllr Judy Oliver, Cabinet Member for Asset Commercialisation said “By 2020 the District Council’s grant from Government will be down to zero and we want to make sure we use our assets for the benefit of the community. “By proposing a sale of the land for residential development we would not only provide more homes for people to live in, we would also raise useful funds. Our focus is on how the money raised could be used to attract future investment into
Successful open training session at Holt
Last season proved disappointing for Holt Rugby as their first XV were relegated and will now play in the newly formed London NE3 Eastern Counties League.
On the positive side, this allows them to renew some traditional rivalries with games against West Norfolk (who play at Kings Lynn), Thetford, Ely and Southwold. The Club are confident of good results at this level and are also hopeful that the new season will see good performances from the Club’s second and third teams.
Recruitment has gone well. On Saturday 12 August, Holt held an open training session at their
Fakenham and boost its economy. For example, the funds could be invested in Fakenham public toilets, or provide support for start-up businesses in the town or be invested in the area overall.” Residents, shoppers, visitors and business owners with an interest in Fakenham have been invited to go online to view the detailed information and then complete the survey.
Bridge Road ground with the aim of building up their team squads at all levels. Amongst those attending were some promising new faces including centre three-quarter Richard Oake, who lives at Billingford, near North Elmham. Since leaving school at Kings Lynn Richard has played only the occasional game, but is now committed to the full season.
At the age of 34, he needs, in his own words, “to return to fitness to keep up with my one year old son William”. He describes Holt as a family orientated club and very welcoming to all new players, including those, like Richard, who do not have long histories of involvement.
Interested potential players should contact Club Chairman Ben Jones on 07801 5745890. Holt’s first match will be away at Stowmarket on 9 Sep-
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Two Norfolk headteachers named as at top of their profession Two of the region's headteachers have been recognised as among the country's best by the profession's governing body.
Geoff Baker, principal at Cromer Academy, and Claire Heald, principal at Jane Austen College Geoff Baker, principal in Norwich, have at Cromer Academy been declared National Leaders of Education by the National College for Teaching and Leadership.
The designation recognises their skills as teachers and leaders and as people who can lend their expertise to nearby schools that
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As part of the award, their schools also become National Support Schools in recognition of their strong track records of high pupil progress and performance.
Chair of the National College for Teaching and Leadership Roger Pope said “I’d like to congratulate Claire and Geoff and their academies on being appointed as national leaders of education and national support schools. They should be very proud of this achievement. “National leaders of education are at the heart of school improvement. They’re supporting other schools and developing the next generation of leaders. At NCTL, we want to do all we can to support their work.“
Both Cromer Academy and Jane Austen College are part of the Inspiration Trust family of schools, which brings together 14 schools
Our £50,000 Fundraising Milestone
When our daughter Daisy was born in 2005, we eventually found out that the blisters appearing on her skin were Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). We were put in touch with the Charity DEBRA who supported sufferers of EB, and also the area Fund Raising Manager John Parker. By 2007 we were fundraising for the DEBRA Charity.
The first sale we held was at the Table Top Sale in Holt Community Centre - it was hard work but myself and my Dad Peter raised a small amount of money and awareness for DEBRA. We continued with our sales in other places and a really positive event for Michael and I was an Easter car boot sale held in the car park at Sainsbury’s in North Walsham. Since then we have been busy fund raising for DEBRA at every available opportunity!
We have had so much support from family and friends. A favourite memory for us is being cold at an event on a windy field in Weybourne and Mum Christine arriving with delicious warm freshly baked cheese scones. A stall held once at Sheringham Carnival saw me and Dad get absolutely soaked as I kept saying ‘’I think the weather will hold a little longer’’. Dad was sure it was about to pour, and he was correct! We threw everything into the car and then couldn’t get in ourselves, which was the wettest I’ve ever been! We have had fundraising competitions with each other where Michael and our son Joseph were at a car boot in Wells and me and Dad at a car boot in Sheringham and Mum was left to look after Daisy and her poorly blistered feet. I can’t remember who won, but we raised lots of money and awareness! Thanks to Holt Parish Church for allowing us to use the Church Hall for our Jumble Sales, and without the support of all our wonderful helpers we wouldn’t be able to hold these - Sue, Peter and June are amazing helpers, everyone’s help is always very much appreciated. The night before a Jumble Sale is always a challenge, with help from parents Christine and Peter and, of course, Joseph and Daisy - a late night and then an early morning but it’s always worth it!
A lovely evening was held at the Auden Theatre in Holt, with the Charles Chambers Trio. It was a truly amazing evening with lots of monies raised.
We regularly join the car boots at Bodham and Cookies in Sheringham - it’s lovely to see the regular customers! Stalls at Holt Primary School and Astley Primary School are always enjoyable.
In 2010 we were charity of the day at Mannington Hall, which was possible due to the kindness of Lord and Lady Walpole. It was one of my favourite fundraising days, and our biggest fundraiser. We were included in the Radio Norfolk Treasure Hunt, and had the clue hidden on an alpaca. The garage was turned into an Art Gallery, our friends and family helped on various stalls and it was a wonderful day.
A special memory was releasing 25 DEBRA balloons at Budgens of Holt with Mr Baker and Sandra when they celebrated the 25th Anniversary of Budgens being open in Holt, where we were then chosen as charity of the year. Christmas Tree Festivals are another significant part of our fundraising. Rotary Clubs and Masonic Lodges in the area have also been generous.
Collection boxes on checkouts in Budgens and Nobbys all add up throughout the years.
Jane Austen College is one of the most over-subscribed schools in the county at Year 7 and its sixth form students recorded the best A Level results of any Norfolk state school last year.
Cromer Academy was recently rated as Good overall by Ofsted, with Outstanding grades for personal development, behaviour, and welfare; and for leadership and management. It is in the top 10 schools in Norfolk for attainment at GCSE. Trust chief executive Dame Rachel de Souza said "This is a fantastic achievement by Claire and Geoff, supported by the staff in their schools.These new designations add to our National Teaching School at Hethersett Academy, and are an important part of our work to improve education for young people not just in our own schools but more widely across the region."
Dubs at Holt Hall holds some great memories, from enjoying strawberries in the sunshine to pulling welly boots out of the mud, whilst Razz the Clown still continued to try and entertain! Friends Sharon, Pauline and Peter have arranged quizzes for us which is very much appreciated. We have ladies who knit and sew the most wonderful crafts for us to sell.
Without all the kind donations, we wouldn’t be able to hold so many events, a big thank you to everyone. There have been so many very special moments, meeting others in similar positions, hearing people’s stories, being part of a special team and of course raising awareness of EB and much needed funds which goes towards research to help find a cure for EB sufferers. Now into our tenth year of fundraising, we have just been presented with a certificate from DEBRA having raised £50,000, which we are very proud of. Veronica & Michael Pearson & Family.
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Norfolk marmalade is a Great Taste 2017 winner
The team at Happisburgh-based Ollands Farm Foods is celebrating yet again after being awarded two stars for their Seville Orange Marmalade at the prestigious Great Taste Awards.
Great Taste, billed as “the world’s most coveted food awards” celebrates the very best in food and drink. This is the first time Ollands Farm Foods has received Great Taste stars and owner, Mary Ann Stuart, is understandably thrilled.
“Out of over 12,300 products being judged, just over 1,000 received a 2star award. The awards are judged by over 500 of the most demanding food critics, chefs, restauranteurs and food writers, so to be recognised in this way is really fantastic.”
Being awarded two Great Taste stars, out of a possible three, means the judges dubbed the marmalade “outstanding”. It’s the first time in several years that a Norfolk marmalade has been recognised in this way. Mary Ann continues:
“We make all our products by hand in small batches in our own kitchen using traditional methods. It’s hard work, but it really pays off. We get lots of lovely comments from our regular customers, but it’s a nice bonus when that commitment to quality is recognised by industry greats.”
The award follows hot on the heels of multiple wins at the World’s Original Marmalade Awards in March, where the Seville Orange Marmalade won a gold award.
“We’ve had lots of interest from local hotels and restaurants who want to use the very best local produce. Customers are increasingly interested in where their food comes from and appreciate that kind of attention to detail. Scooping this award will hopefully encourage even more people to give our marmalade a taste. We’re sure they won’t be disappointed!”
So, what’s next for Ollands Farm Foods? “We’ve still got a busy summer ahead of us. We will be at the Summer Fair at Wolterton Hall on Sunday 20 August and the North Norfolk Food and Drink Festival at Holkham on 2 and 3 September, as well as the usual farmer’s markets. So there’ll be plenty of opportunity for people to come along and have a taste of our award-winning marmalade, and lots of other goodies!”
Ollands Farm Foods products can be found at several farm shops across Norfolk, and at selected farmer’s markets. You can also order online. Visit their website ollands-farm-foods.co.uk for more details.
Call for Councils to be given greater powers to act
North Norfolk District Council has written to the Government calling for greater powers to act when Travellers and other groups set up unauthorised encampments, if those encampments are in local authority areas which provide Temporary Stopping Places (TSPs). Currently, the Council is able to issue a Direction to Leave land but, if this is not complied with, the Council needs to go to court to obtain a Magistrates Order to allow it to take enforcement action and move vehicles off the unauthorised sites. Two Temporary Stopping Places with proper facilities are available for Travellers in the district, at Cromer and Fakenham, and North Norfolk District Council wants the power to be able to instruct Travellers to move to those sites without delay when they set up unauthorised encampments. Both those sites are used regularly. If Travellers are unwilling to move to a Temporary Stopping Place when instructed to do so, then the Council wants the power to be able to move them off the unauthorised sites and away from the area immediately, rather than having to wait for a Magistrates Order, which can cause unacceptable delays, particularly at weekends. Following a turbulent weekend for Cromer and Sheringham, together with other incidents across several other areas in the district, North Norfolk District Council has written to the Communities Secretary of State, Sajid Javid. This letter calls for those Councils which have spent public funds in providing Temporary Stopping Places (TSPs) to be given the power to be able to move people on immediately when they arrive and pitch up on unauthorised sites, rather than have to apply for a Magistrates Order.
Council Leader Cllr Tom FitzPatrick said “We believe we should have the power to be able to act straight away and not have to wait – especially over a weekend. “North Norfolk is a stunning holiday destination and our resorts and other communities deserve respect. We welcome all individuals and groups who respect our towns and countryside, our residents and other visitors, but where people come and set up unauthorised encampments, without thought for others, this does not show any respect and we want the power to move them on immediately and if necessary out of our district. Those who don’t respect our resorts and visitor areas, whether Travellers or anyone else, are not welcome.
“Cromer is a wonderful seaside holiday resort, businesses in the area rely on the summer visitors yet for one of the busiest weekends of the year some pubs and other businesses were shut and people felt intimidated and harassed. A huge amount of work had gone into providing a great few days for visitors and this was spoiled by a few. That can never be acceptable. “I welcome the announcement by the Norfolk Police and Crime Commissioner that there will be a public meeting where residents will have the opportunity to ask policing-specific questions. We have offered to make our Council Chamber available for the meeting.”
North Norfolk District Council served a Notice to move on the 23 illegally parked camper vans and caravans early on Saturday afternoon (19 August 2017). The Notice required the travellers to move by 3pm that day. The Notice was not complied with and, had the travellers not left on the Sunday, the Council would then have sought a Magistrates Order on the Monday to move them out of Cromer.
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the remaining ingredients, except the chocolate and cream, and beat until mixture is smooth and thick. Divide the mixture between the two tins and level the mixture. Bake in the oven on the middle shelf for 25-30 minutes until well risen and springy to the touch. Leave to cool in the tins for a few minutes then turn out onto a cooling rack and peel off the lining paper and leave until cold. Make the filling and icing by breaking the chocolate into squares into a heat proof bowl and adding the cream, set over a saucepan of gently simmering water to melt together stirring constantly until completely smooth. (Do not allow the bowl to touch the simmering water). Allow to cool until it reaches a spreading consistency.
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Show time fun for Norfolk Strays
before they’re found that all important rescue space where they start their rehoming journey.
A fun time was had by all who entered the dog show hosted by Animal Magic Dog Club at the Campaign to Protect Rural England summer fair held at Wolterton Hall. The dog show raised a tail wagging £210 which was split between CPRE and Norfolk Strays.
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This was just one of many fundraising events hosted by Animal Magic this summer in aid of Norfolk Strays. Without this volunteer ran organisation local dogs picked up as strays that have served their mandatory seven days in the pound who remain unclaimed, would be put to sleep. Instead they’re cared for and often nursed back to health
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Wizard new winter line-up for Sheringham Little Theatre
• Joan – 25 October – a piece of anarchic cabaret which retells the story of Joan of Arc- with drag King Lucy Jane Parkinson not only playing gutsy gender warrior Joan but also the many men she defies.
A magical musical ‘road trip’ panto is the highlight of Sheringham Little Theatre’s newly-released winter line-up.
A professional cast will chart the colourful tale of The Wizard of Oz, headed by Hana Steward in the lead role of Dorothy.
• Ealing Comedy Film Season – 28 February to 3 March – five classic comedy films to brighten the winter with timeless laughs in a mix of matinee and evening screenings. The Lavender Hill Mob, Kind Hearts and Coronets, Passport to Pimlico. Man in the White Suit and Whisky Galore are laced with stars such as Alex Guinness, Stanley Holloway, Sid James, and Margaret Rutherford.
Hana, 22, from Wimbledon, has family in Sheringham and visited the Little Theatre as a child.
She said “I saw the panto one Christmas, so appearing in the show feels so special to me. I cannot wait to spend this Christmas in Kansas!”
Munchkin children are being drawn from local dance schools, and auditions will be held in early September for the chorus line of farmhands and villagers encountered as the classic adventure follows the Yellow Brick Road.
Theatre director Debbie Thompson said “The Wizard of Oz is such a lovely story, but is not a regular traditional panto – so we look forward to doing something just a little bit different.”
There would be surprises, special effects, a mix of modern and traditional songs, and a double dose of dames, during the shows which run
Mrs Thompson added “I saw Joan at the Edinburgh Festival and it is very moving and engaging with the audience.
from 9 December to 1 January, she added. Details of the panto and other shows from September to April next year are now available in the Little Theatre brochure, and on line at its website.
Other highlights for the coming months include:
tables, the audience were treated to a full service supper of the highest quality, made possible by the recent installation in Coronation Hall of a new kitchen, including catering appliances and new equipment.
The roof was well and truly raised at Coronation Hall, Mundesley as the latest seaside summer extravaganza, ‘Showtime at the Coronation Hall’, came to the village.
Whilst enjoying the culinary treats designed by Gill Mayhew and served by ‘The Friends’, the audience were treated to three different shows. ‘Musical Showstoppers’ brought the delights of Broadway and West End shows with superb song and dance performances ranging from Cabaret to Sweeney Todd to Joseph.
Over six wonderful nights, more than 500 people were entertained by Red Loft Theatre Company’s troupe of very talented artistes, singers and dancers including celebrated, local soprano Zaira In contrast, Palumbo and Thursford it was the Spectacular regular, Eddie audience Bushell. As one member of the dancing in the audience commented, “from the aisles during Musical Showstoppers moment we arrived and were the ‘40s Show’ greeted and led into a beautifully nights and decorated hall, we knew we were in for a treat waving their Union Jacks as they – the atmosphere set up the whole evening and sang the classic songs from that era. it was first rate.” The third offering, the ‘Easy Thanks to the help and ingenuity of a small Showcase’ brought the feel of army of volunteers, the ‘Friends of Coronation a London Jazz Club. Hall’, who worked in partnership with Red Accompanied by a live band, the singers wove Loft Theatre Company, Mundesley’s their lyrical magic and charmed the audience. Coronation Hall was transformed into a Every evening delivered an experience that magical venue reminiscent of a London will live long in the memory and which to a cabaret. Seated around beautifully decorated
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“We are screening Ealing Comedies because people have been asking for them. They rarely on the TV these days and the comedy stands the test of time.”
For more information pick up a brochure from the Theatre, tourist information centres of visit www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com. Tickets via the box office on 01263 822347.
man, everyone hopes will be repeated.
Most importantly, Coronation Hall, a registered charity, would like to thank the kind individuals, organisations and businesses who donated raffle prizes. Their generosity, in no small part, contributed to the £2000 raised over the week, the monies going towards the upkeep of the hall as well as the cost of the new kitchen, which was pivotal in the staging of the event. As important as the money is, in ensuring the long term viability of the Coronation Hall, which is a focal point for many local sporting, cultural and social groups, the success of ‘Showtime at The Coronation Hall’ must also be seen in terms of bringing together the local community in support of the event – not only were new friends truly made, but Coronation Hall offered a platform to showcase the amazing talent we have in our area.
Above all, ‘Showtime at The Coronation Hall’ made a lot of people who live and work in Mundesley and those who visit the village very, very happy. Kathryn Moore
North Norfolk Photographic Society
North Norfolk Photographic Society held their 2017 Annual Exhibition during Holt Festival Week.
Over 400 people visited the exhibition where scores of members’ prints and digital photos were displayed.
During the Wednesday evening, the club met for a social event and Chairman Malcolm Edwards thanked members for their participation
and presented certificates to members who had won competitions during the year and Trophies to those who had achieved particular success. These were Diana Knight - Advanced Photographer of the Year and Grace Glaister Novice Photographer of the Year. Meetings of the North Norfolk Photographic Society are normally held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays each month at the Holt Community
Visions of Vienna
The concert, presents the men and boys’ choir of St Nicholas, North Walsham the last amateur men and boys’ choir in Norfolk - in an exciting and varied programme of music, with a first half built around two of the pillars of classical music Franz Joseph Haydn and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and then a second half featuring compositions across the breadth of English composition over the centuries. There is guaranteed to be something for all tastes, whether a fan of classical music, choral singing or experiencing it for one the first times.
The ‘Little Organ Mass’ by Joseph Haydn is particularly renowned for its beautiful ‘Benedictus’ solo, which is normally sung by a solo soprano but in this concert will be sung by the boys line en-masse, adding a delicate beauty to it.
Centre. For further details please contact the club Secretary, Judith Wells at secretary.nnps@gmail.com or see the club website at http://www.nnphotosoc.org/
Photo 1 Chair with Diana Knight Photo 2 Chair with Grace Glaister
Flower Festival at Thurning
There will be a Flower Festival at St Andrew's Church, Thurning NR20 5ZX on 22, 23, 24 September from 10am - 4pm in conjunction with Holt Flower Club. Entry is free with all proceeds of donations, teas, tombola and a treasure hunt going towards the church roof fund.
The concert is accompanied by Matthew Bond and directed once again by David Ballard who has now been Director of Music at St Nicholas since 2012 and currently oversees the choir of 18 boys and 14 men. It is an exciting time for the church, with visits to Leicester and Norwich Cathedrals planned in 2018, and advanced plans for the formation of a separate singing line for girl choristers in January 2017, meaning that all youngsters in North Walsham and surrounding areas will have the opportunity to participate in high quality music making for free. Admission is £7 for adults, and under 16s are free. Refreshments will be available, and all proceeds from the concert go towards funding the choir’s future activities.
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Cromer Soapbox Derby 2017
The third Soapbox Derby has proved popular once again. Hundreds of spectators lined the barriers, every possible viewing angle covered by eager viewers. Toddlers on parents’ shoulders got the best views of all.
Continuing the yearly trend of increasingly demanding courses, 2017’s course saw spine chilling additions. The tighter chicane caught many drivers off guard, but this proved to be the least of their worries.
Spectators witnessed an explosion a splintering boards and shattering beams as one soapbox and then another succumbed to this year’s higher jumps (about 18 inches) propelled by the steeper starting ramp. Last year’s Derby provided plenty of scrapes and misplaced wheels, but the new course has proved just as exciting and perilous for the soapboxes. One memorable moment saw James Garwood’s soapbox split in two.
In the end, the riders were thankfully safe. Their trusty vehicles, not so much.
The soapboxes themselves provided a range of the familiar - such as the trusty White Horse soapbox, winner of the first Derby in 2015 - and the novel - such as the bright red Fire Engine Soapbox, complete with siren. There were 15 soapboxes overall and they ran three times each.
Highlights included the win of Christopher Daykin, who has been a driver since the first Derby in 2015, and the Challenge Run where North Norfolk News crewmen, Ellie and Allen, faced off for the Challenge Prize. Their times were 37 seconds and 38 seconds respectively. The weather and spectator turnout was splendid. Chairman Tony Shipp commented that he was pleased with the result. No doubt we can expect a return next year of what is fast becoming an essential overture to the Cromer Carnival.
Winners: • Overall Fastest Kart : Christopher Daykin, from King’s Lynn • Concourse Winner : Adam Cock of Boston, in the Fireman Sam Soapbox • Junior Winner : James Chare, Age 13 • Junior Runner-Up : Sam Flowerdew, from Buxton
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cld a txt bcom ur will? Miranda Marshall, Director, Hayes + Storr Let me translate: Could a text become your Will?
Recent headlines have indicated that people will be able to use voicemail and text message to make their Wills, under a radical overhaul of law proposed by the Government’s legal advisors.
The Law Commission has branded the current system of Will-making as ‘outdated’ and recommends that it be revolutionised to keep up with the digital age. At present, to be valid a Will must be signed by the testator (the person making the Will) in the presence of two witnesses, who are all together at the time and also sign the Will.
The new proposals would allow a judge to decide, on the balance of probabilities, whether a recording or a note is an accurate summary of the deceased person’s wishes. Even deathbed changes of heart could be recorded and used to override an existing valid will.
This sounds like a heyday for contentious probate lawyers!
However, like all such things, it is not quite as it first appears. The consultation document argues that this should apply not only to traditional written documents, but also where testators express their testamentary intentions
in an electronic format, as well as in an audio or audio-visual recording.
The Law Commission admits that these proposed changes could increase family arguments as relatives trawl through their departed loved-one’s technology for evidence of a change of mind to their benefit.
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The consultation adds that: “A person who is seriously ill in hospital may have more immediate access to a tablet or smartphone than to a pen or paper, and may be more able to speak than to write. On the other hand, the potential recognition of electronic documents could prove a treasure trove for dissatisfied relatives. They may be tempted to sift through a huge number of texts, emails and other records in order to find one that could be put forward as a will on the basis of a dispensing power.”
These powers already exist in Australia, Canada, South Africa and several US states.
In the wake of these announcements, caution has been urged both by lawyers and olderperson’s special-interest groups amid concerns that the elderly and vulnerable could be even more subject to undue influence. Questions of updating tests as to mental capacity have also been raised by replacing current Victorian-era law with the principles of the modern Mental
One thing is certain, however, that the hasty and ill-judged making of a Will can only cause distress, cost and delay for those left to sort it out. It is not the preparation of the document that is the main cost of a professionally-drawn Will but the benefit of knowledge, experience, attention-to-detail and professional indemnity insurance.
This article aims to supply general information, but it is not intended to constitute advice. Every effort is made to ensure that the law referred to is correct at the date of publication and to avoid any statement which may mislead. However no duty of care is assumed to any person and no liability is accepted for any omission or inaccuracy. Always seek our specific advice.
If you would like further advice on this matter please contact Miranda on 01328 710210. If you require advice on any other legal matter please call our Fakenham office on 01328 863231 or email law@hayes-storr.com.
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Our photo shows new styled entrance to Incleboro Fields Caravan and Motor Home Club site in West Runton.
“Our members love to visit the area of North Norfolk and so we decided to bring a touch of the beach to the site.
We have based our theme on the beach huts that line the beaches of Cromer and Sheringham. All the staff have taken part and each designed and made their own hut, we are running a "best beach hut" competition on site and the members will cast a vote on the one they like the best.
We hope the residents of West Runton will appreciate them as they walk through the site”.
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National effort to restore unique Norfolk canal
Among the volunteers was Evelyne Laveaux who had travelled from her home in north-east France to help. “I am very much interested in conservation and restoration and I am a teacher of English in France so this allows me to combine both interests, and practise Canal fans from across Britain, and even further afield, have been giving up my English,” she said. their summer holidays to help restore part of Norfolk’s heritage. More than “It’s varied work and it’s an opportunity to learn 30 volunteers have been taking part in a Waterways Recovery Group things I didn’t know - like bricklaying.” (WRG) camp on part of the unique North Walsham and Dilham Canal. The The WRG group stayed in North Walsham Scout Hut waterway is Norfolk’s only sailing canal during their camp and fitted in trips to Norwich and with locks. The workforce has spent two Cromer. weeks rebuilding the derelict spillway Other volunteers, who included young people or overflow - at Ebridge, just above the completing their Duke of Edinburgh gold awards, dilapidated lock. came from places including Cardiff, Lichfield, Once finished, the restored London, Sheffield and Lancaster. spillway will make it easier to Dom McKenna, from Mr control water levels along the 19th Lancaster, at work bricking the Crow said century waterway, which fell into they had Ebridge spillway slope. disrepair after the last wherry sailed spent the it in 1934. first part of The work at Ebridge, the camp coupled with the ripping out newly-restored concrete and spillway 1.29 miles bricks placed away at Royston and over the the almost-complete Waterway Recovery Group spillway as volunteers clear some of the restoration of the lock part of at Bacton Wood Mill, Second weed clogged in and around French volunteer Evelyne means that it will soon World War the derelict Ebridge lock. Laveaux (right) helping to be possible to water a defences. reinstate the Ebridge spillway. dry section of the The hardest job canal, between Pigney’s Wood and Spa Common. Tom Adams, from Lichfield, had been rolling the ground to compact it, working on a 30 deg helps with the task of bricking incline. They had then reinstated the crest wall at the top of the The added section will mean that a 3.7km (2.3 mile) stretch of the canal, originally nearly nine miles long, will have been the Ebridge spillway slope. structure and had finally worked on brick-facing the weir slope. re-opened, “I like to be outside doing something practical and as much as thanks to supporters and canal anything it’s enjoyable because of the banter with everyone else,” said Mr Crow, owners, over the past 17 years. from Brightlingsea. Work on the Royston spillway The WRG workers had attracted a was carried out by volunteer work lot of attention from the many parties organised by the North dog walkers, canoeists, fishermen Walsham and Dilham Canal Trust. and other Canal users. They spent 851 hours over three Mr Crow added “People kept months clearing, levelling and stopping to say ‘Lovely work. bricking the spillway, working at When can you come and do my an angle of 45 deg. A paid patio?’” workforce on a basic wage would Photo credits - Photos 1, 2, 3, 4 have earned about £6,000 in that Waterway Recovery Group and 5 Alex Hurrell. Photo 6 Julie time. Bob Crow, who led the second Kelleher volunteers at work lining week of the WRG camp, said they
Ebridge spillway slope with bricks.
would complete about 60% of the work needed to finish the Ebridge spillway.
Ebridge spillway in 2014, before restoration
Outstanding A Level and BTEC Results including a record Students at Paston Sixth Form College achieved impressive A Level and BTEC results when they were published on Thursday 17 August, improving yet again on the previous year.
Paston’s A Level pass rate improved from 98.4% to 99.3% with 80% achieving A*-C grades, up 2% on the previous year, and 52.8% achieving top A*-B top grades.
At BTEC, students achieved 100% pass rates, with 63% gaining top grades.
We were particularly pleased that 24 out of 28 A Level subjects had a 100% pass rate and 20 A Level subjects had over 50% of students achieving top A*B grades.
Kevin Grieve, Principal, said “I am extremely proud of our wonderful students who achieved the challenge we set them to improve on last year’s results. Our 2017 results are outstanding and I am
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very proud of all the students and staff at the College. The results clearly reflect our recent Ofsted inspection report and what inspectors witnessed at our amazing College”. Ofsted said
• “Learners have a good attitude to learning, behave very well and make progress with their qualifications. They take pride in their work and are able to discuss their subject with confidence” “The standard of learner’s work is high and at times outstanding” • “Learners benefit from teachers’ high level of specialist skills and the passion they have for their subjects”
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Paston in 2017 continues to be impressive and we are expecting a brilliant enrolment. Students are travelling from an ever wider area to become part of our success. The College continues to improve learning acilities for young people wanting to study A level and BTEC courses”.
He continued “These outstanding results reflect our encouragement of students to work hard, have high aspirations and develop the skills to be extremely successful. Universities throughout the country will be receiving talented young graduates from Paston this autumn. We have also had a record number of students gaining a place at Oxbridge. Outstanding A Level and BTEC results achieved by motivated hard working students expertly and enthusiastically taught by specialist teachers. Well done to all involved”.
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Making more noise but definitely not lit up like a Christmas tree, you may occasionally see one of the rare and incredible USAF V22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft operating out of Mildenhall. It is half helicopter, half aircraft, with a giant rotor at the end of each wing. At night, all you might see is two huge green circles flying along – tiny lights at the end of each rotor blade give that effect.
These aircraft are solely for Special Operations missions, usually delivering or recovering special forces behind enemy lines. Their training is without doubt of vital importance as part of NATO’s capability. I do have a connection – I am the honorary commander of the maintenance squadron that looks after these
amazing machines, so I get to meet the flight and ground crews. They are all well aware of the impact their operations can have on the community and are grateful for our tolerance and understanding.
Finally, we sometimes see another twin-rotor aircraft – the mighty RAF Chinook transport helicopter. These occasionally visit this area, again for training purposes, often unlit and operating in pairs. It can be quite spooky to hear the deep sound and just make out dark shapes perhaps with a single red flashing light visible. They don’t stay for long and we should all be reassured that these nocturnal visitors are making sure they are fully prepared to defend this country and the free world wherever and whenever they may be deployed. Patrick Peal, Chief Executive, EAAA Honorary Commander, 352d SOMXS USAF Mildenhall
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Rotary Club of North Norfolk Charity Golf Day raises £6000 for local Admiral Nurse
The Rotary Club of North Norfolk held a charity golf day at the Royal Cromer Golf Club on 2 August in aid of the Admiral Nurses Project.
Admiral Nurses offer one-to-one support and expert advice for families living with dementia and three Rotary Clubs (Holt, Fakenham and North Norfolk) have teamed up with Dementia UK, the North Norfolk Clinical Commissioning Group, the Kelling Hospital Appeals Trust, the Friends of Kelling Hospital and the CT Baker Group Ltd to raise sufficient money to offer services within North Norfolk. The £6000 made on the day is a major contribution towards the cost of employing an Admiral Nurse for two years.
The golf tournament was contested by 100 players in teams of four who began their round with a ‘shotgun’ start (which means they were all on the course at the same time each starting
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on a different hole). Several of those taking part were not regular golfers and this together with a blustery wind and rain later on led to some interesting results. The eventual winners were the Jerry Kelly Decorators team featuring Jerry Kelly, Philip Search, Steve Traynor and Daniel Kelly. The Royal Cromer’s Captain Jayne Jones also took part and presented the prizes to the winning teams. Jayne is the first female captain in the 129 year Club’s history.
North Norfolk Rotary President Steve Wilson said ‘We are so grateful to everyone for making this day such a success because we are now close to reaching our goal of funding an Admiral Nurse for the region for the next two years. This is just one small step but it shows that when Community Organisations and individuals come together with the NHS and National and Local Charities, many things are possible’.
President Steve also thanked the players and
Regular readers of this column will have noted Broadland Chess Club's many successes and seen the photos of our top players with their impressive silverware but, if you just enjoy a casual game, that may not have seemed to have much to do with you. Indeed, you may have felt that joining a club and playing more formally would take the fun out of it. Especially the thought of getting thrashed week in, week out by strong club players! Nevertheless, you may have felt that little itch: "I wonder how good I really am ... and I wonder how good I could be if I put my mind to it ... and had some help with my game ..."
Jonathan Moore, Kevin Abbs, Jayne Jones, and Casey Patterson on the first tee sponsors for raising such a significant sum and went on to mention the main organiser Kevin Abbs, Lee Patterson and all the staff at the Royal Cromer and the many Rotary volunteers who had helped make the day such a success.
For those interested in joining the Rotary Club of North Norfolk meetings are held on Monday evenings at 6.30pm at the Dales Hotel in Upper Sheringham.
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against one another and, in due course, gain an official ECF grading – or maybe improve the one we have. All Friendly League games will be played at our club HQ, the King's Head, Coltishall, and there is even a trophy, the Stichbury Shield (pictured).
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Cricket for Norfolk Hospice
South Wootton teenager, Ryan Hudson recently held a charity cricket tournament, which raised an amazing ÂŁ582.50 for The Norfolk Hospice Tapping House.
Ryan, who plays for Sandringham Cricket Club, wanted to arrange an event which would benefit a local charity as his extended project which was set as part of his A level studies at Hills Road 6th Form. The day consisted of a six a side tournament, raffle and BBQ. Ryan personally approached local businesses and individuals for donations of raffle prizes, which consisted of a weekend car hire, meal vouchers and signed cricket merchandise from two of the current England team Joe Root and Ben Stokes.
Lynn Lockheart, Director of Operations at The Norfolk Hospice said “Ryan put in an amazing amount of work into the event. I was lucky enough to attend on the day and I was really impressed with how organised the day was. There was a great atmosphere and everyone clearly enjoyed themselves. Ryan should be proud of what he achieved and we are extremely grateful that he chose The Norfolk Hospice�.
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