412 8th December 2012
Messy Nativity
Christmas is coming... The shops are full of glitter and tinsel, beautifully packaged gifts, exotic foods and drinks for the feast. But what’s it all for? Why do we get caught up every year in the hustle and bustle of the preparations for Christmas?
Christmas is about LOVE, unconditional Love, generous Love, selfless Love a Love that gives expecting nothing in return. It’s about people, good will, peace on earth and giving. It’s about community! The community of North Walsham are preparing for this Christmas by getting involved with Messy Nativity. Knitters have been busy knitting sheep. Many of our knitters have been recruited through Liaison Cafe on Market Street and a knitting group at North Walsham High school.
Twelve knitted sheep will be placed in stores in the town of North Walsham, with trail leaflets that invited families to help
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North Waltham’s shepherd to find his sheep so he could go and see baby Jesus and tell the real story of Christmas. At the same time there will be a ‘Nativity Journey’. A knitted Nativity set will be making its way through the North Walsham Infant and Junior schools and Millfield Primary school telling the story of the first Christmas.
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Messy Nativity Continued from front cover...
On 15 December the Salvation Army will be performing a Messy Street Nativity along with their traditional carols in the Market place. All this will be taking place throughout Advent. Advent means a time of preparation, a time when Christians remind themselves of the events that had to take place before Jesus could be born. Advent starts on 2 December and goes through to Christmas Day. Keep an eye out for the Messy Nativity Posters around the town and pick up your leaflets for the Sheep Trail from one of the participating shops and join in the hunt for sheep.
Children in Need at Paston Sixth Form College
Staff and students at Paston Sixth Form College raised £432 in a number of different fund raising activities for Children in Need last month.
On the day, the majority of staff and a large number of students dressed up in stripes, wore black glasses and woolly hats for a Where’s Wally fancy dress day. To further boost the money raised, students washed staff cars which was very well received by all the staff.
Paston Sixth Form College Principal Kevin Grieve said “It was a brilliant day at the College and it was pleasing to see we raised a large amount of money for a very good cause. We had some fantastic Where’s Wally costumes.”
Of course there will be all the traditional Christmas services, such as Christingles, Carols by candle light, Carol services, Christmas Eve services and Christmas Day celebrations happening in the churches of the town. The times and dates will be advertised in the North Walsham Times. Happy Christmas
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New life for North Walsham town centre?
Following a detailed analysis of retail trends and demand/supply, consultants have advised the North Walsham Leadership of Place steering group that the development of a centrally located supermarket could provide the impetus for town centre regeneration.
The North Walsham Leadership of Place group (a partnership of local authority, and local private enterprise, education and community groups), commissioned consultants S.P.A. to look at retail demand in the town, especially the capacity of sites and existing premises to accommodate future development. SPA’s report, which was discussed at a meeting of the steering group on 15 October, proposed a number of options concerning the ‘vitality and viability’ of the town centre. The report concludes that there is significant interest in the town from supermarket retailers and that a development of this type could create the step change necessary to attract more shoppers into the town centre which in turn could lead to wider investment from non-food retailers.
SPA advise that the most effective way to exploit this interest for the benefit of the town as a whole would be to identify appropriate sites for a supermarket outlet close to the town centre to encourage linked trips, which would have the distinct benefit of increasing the number of shoppers with easy access to other existing retail outlets. The report concluded that one of the most appropriate sites would be one based on Paston Sixth Form College’s
Lawns campus. This site would have the advantage, the report added, of enabling the college to invest strongly in its other sites in the town centre.
The steering group heard that an informal discussion had been undertaken with the College. But all agreed that while they could see the advantages in the general thrust of the report, any discussions as to how best to proceed are at a very early stage and significant detailed work with a full business case and viability analysis of the proposal needs to be undertaken.
David Robertson, North Walsham Town Mayor, said, “I think this is a very interesting idea and one we should certainly explore. North Walsham is a wonderful town full of life, but if we can bring even more activity to the town centre, so much the better.”
Mair Stockdale, Chair of North Walsham Chamber of Trade, said, “Anything that can bring more potential customers to the existing excellent retail offer in North Walsham should be encouraged. The Chamber of Trade looks forward to taking part in any future discussions.”
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Paul Morse, County Councillor and Chair of Governors of North Walsham High School, said, “I think this is an intriguing idea that could be beneficial for both the town and Paston Sixth Form College.”
Eric Seward, Town and District Councillor and Chair of North Walsham Leadership of Place group, said, “This is an exciting idea. We should certainly explore all options to help bring greater vitality to the town centre.”
Kevin Grieve, Principal of Paston Sixth Form College, said, “We are a very successful college and we want to build on that success. Our first priority has to be the college and its students. We have always been at the heart of North Walsham and we will be very interested to see if further detailed analysis shows that this proposal could be of benefit to both ourselves and the town as a whole. There are a whole host of questions that need to be answered and issues to be resolved across a number of organisations and such a development is not going to happen overnight.”
North Norfolk District Council Cabinet will be considering the report at its meeting in December. In the meantime the development of an agenda of further investigations and discussions will take place to inform the detailed work on the overall viability of the proposal.
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W.E.A Tuesdays at North Walsham Community Centre 10-11.45am. Contact Eric Craker on 01692 405651. Mundesley Community Choir meet Tuesday at 7.30pm at Mundesley Methodist Church, Cromer Road, Mundesley. New members always welcome - male and female. For further details please phone Lyndsey King on 01692 404266 Cornerstone Church - Meeting in the main hall of Millfield School, Recreation Road, North Walsham, every Sunday at 10.30am. - a warm welcome to all. Visit www.cornerstonechurchnw.org.uk 07913515072 Nth Walsham Countrysiders Club for young people aged 10-16 meet fortnightly on Thur 7 - 8.30pm at North Walsham Youth Centre. Contact 01603 731307 North Walsham Congregational Church, Cromer Road, every Sunday 10.30am Morning Worship and an evening Communion Service only on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 6.30pm. A warm welcome to all. Vocal Chords - East Ruston Village Hall every Weds 7.30 - 9.30pm. We sing unaccompanied songs from around the world with the aim of building confidence and having fun. No experience necessary, no need to read music. All welcome. Call 01692 583400 Girlguiding - Rainbows Tues evenings. Brownies (4 Packs) Mon/Tue/Wed/Thur evenings. Guides (2 Patrols) Tue/Wed evenings. Rangers Tue evening. For more information tel: 01692 405828 evenings only or 01692 406644 evenings only. U3A (University of the Third Age) Nth Walsham 1st Fri of month 2.30pm Roman Catholic Church Hall on Kings Loke Rd Nth Walsham. Members admission is free. Non-members welcome to attend, entrance fee £2. Details from Membership Secretary Janet Chamberlain on 01692 406069. See U3A website at www.u3a.org.uk Voyager Community Group meets every Wednesday in St Nicholas Room, Vicarage St, Nth Walsham 10am 4pm. Informal drop in during morning, afternoon activities. Also Monday mornings 10am-1.30pm in St Benet Hall, with a different activity each week. Lunches available both days from 12pm All welcome. North Walsham Judo Club North Walsham Judo Club meet on a Tuesday from 7pm to 9pm and on a Friday 6.30pm to 7.30pm under 8 years and beginners, 7.30pm to 8.30pm Juniors with Yellow Tabs and above and 8.30pm to 9.30pm High Juniors and Seniors. New members welcome. Tel: (01263) 579345 for details St Nicholas Mothers' Union meets every second Tuesday of month at 2.30pm in the St Nicholas Room for Faith, Fellowship and Fun. A warm welcome awaits. For further information tel: 01692 406566 Tenpin Bowling Trios League 7pm every Monday at Strikers North Walsham. New teams of any standard welcome. Call Dave on 01692 403742 for details Pram Service Meeting in St Nicholas Church North Walsham 2nd Thursday of each month 2pm. Songs, activities, stories & refreshments. All under 5s welcome. Contact 01692 402506 for details. Tea Cakes, join us for tea, cake and chat on the first Thursday of the month from 2 - 4.pm in St Nicholas Room, behind the church Brite Sprites baby and toddler group at the Scout Hut (Midland Road) on Tuesdays 9.30 till 11.30am (cost £1.50 per adult and child - 50p for extra siblings). Bridge Club at the Community Centre, North Walsham Mondays 6.45pm. Tel 01263 722290 North Walsham & District Childminding Group meet at Kingfisher Kids Club from 9.30 - 11.30. Drop in Session. All Childminders welcome. Call 07796638020 for details Yoga for Pregnancy Group. Fridays 11am – 12.30pm in the Roman Catholic Church Hall, North Walsham. More details from 01692 407537 Quakers. Friends Meeting House, Mundesley Road, near Swafield. Meeting for worship Sundays 10.30am. Millfield Pre-School offers All-Day and Sessional Care (am or pm), Mon-Fri 08.30 - 3.30 (term time). From 2.5 years old. Funding for 3 & 4 year olds. Childcare Vouchers accepted. Ofsted Registered. Qualified Staff. For more information call Rachel or Jane on 01692 406378 Carers Forum monthly drop in sessions. One 2 One Support for carers at North Walsham Library. Third Mon of every month 10am-12noon. Dates vary, ring 01692 402482 North Norfolk Social Centre for the Blind 1st Thursday of every month (except January) in the Main Hall of North Walsham Community Centre 2pm to 4pm. Entertainment plus tea and cakes. Transport can be arranged. For further info tel: Jean Stockdale on 01692 402562. North Walsham Air Training Corps - Monday and Wednesday evenings 19.00 - 21.30 Manor Road Junior School, North Walsham. Open to girls and boys aged 13 - 18. For further information contact 01692 402110 (parade nights only Mon - Wed) Sandcastles Parent, Baby and Toddler Group. Based at SandcastlesPre-School ( Bacton Primary School). Tuesdays 9-11am. Fun, activitiesand refreshments. £1.50/ family. 07796825983 www.sandcastlespreschool.co.uk
North Walsham New Road Bowls & Snooker Club. New members welcome. Bowls season starts in April. Snooker played all year round. Membership Sec Steve Covell 01692 402505 or Sec Mrs Walland 01692 402627. The Rotary Club of North Walsham meets every Monday at The Olive Tree Restaurant, 1 Bacton Rd, North Walsham, NR28 0RA. Further info from Derrick Hankin, on 01692 402381 or Secretary on 01692 400867. Please note we are a dual gender club Royal Air Forces Association North Walsham Branch meet at The Bluebell Public House, Bacton Road, North Walsham on the first Tuesday of every month 7.30pm Kingfisher Kids Club Southrise N Walsham - Toddler Group - play based with opportunity to get together, have a coffee and a chat with other mums, dads and carers. Quailified Play-worker present. £1.50 per Child First Visit FREE. Drop in basis. Every Fri 9-11.30am. 01692 405555. Inner Wheel Club of North Walsham meets at 7.30pm on the 2nd Monday of each month. A sociable club, mainly involved in raising money for charities, many of them local. Please telephone 01692 407317. Mundesley Flower Club Coronation Hall, Mundesley 2nd Wed each month (except August) at 2pm. We welcome new members, no experience necessary, just come along and watch the demonstrator. Fees £4 per annum plus £3/ session. Roz 01263 722087 or Suzanne 01263 722371. North Walsham Area Acess Group meet on 1st Tuesday of each month at 2pm in The Nelson Room, North Walsham Community Centre. We are a group of people with various disabilities who try to improve the quality of their life in North Walsham and the surrounding area. www.northwalshamaccessgroup.co.uk. Contact Linda on Linda on 01692 218759. Parkinsons UK, Aylsham & North Walsham Support Group, meet second Tuesday of the month 10.30am 12.30pm at the Sacred Heart Church Hall, Kings Arms Street, North Walsham, Norfolk. Marion 01603 741824 Skeyton Village Hall - Dance for Fun. Children’s fun dance classes incl ballet, tap, disco and gymnastic dance. Wed 6pm to 8pm. For Children aged 5 upwards. two weeks FREE trial then just £2.50 per week. Maria or Tracy evenings on 01692 580787 or just come along. Upholstery & Soft Furnishings. Come and join a friendly group – beginners welcome – with professional tuition. One Saturday per month, pay as you go. Gresham Village Hall 10am – 4pm. 01263 577573 or eves 01692 407792 The Regal Fight Club Martial arts studio, MMa Monday & Thursday 6-8pm, Ju jitsu Tuesday 6-8pm. Tel 07876198898 for details Pilgrim Shelter, Trimingham Whist Drive every Thursday 1.45pm- 4pm £1.50 per head to include cup of tea & raffle Worstead Toddlers meet Fridays in term time 10am-12 noon. Queen Elizabeth Village Hall, Ruin Rd,Worstead. £2 per family plus 50p for each additional mobile child. First visit free. T’ai Chi Tuesdays 2pm – 3.15pm. Roman Catholic Church Rooms, North Walsham. Newcomers welcome Whist Drive every Thursday, Pilgrim Shelter, Trimingham, 1.45-4pm £1.50/person including refreshments and raffle AgeUK drop in sessions, North Walsham Library 10 am -12 noon every 4th Thursday of the month Whist Drive Tues & Fri at 7.45 East Ruston Village Hall Sandcastles Pre-School (Bacton Primary School). Sessional care for children aged 2-4 years. Open Monday 9am-3pm, Wednesday 9am-3pm, Thursday and Friday 9am-12pm. Please contact us for further details on 07796825983 or visit www.sandcastlespreschool.co.uk Walsham Writers' Group is a small, friendly group of writers, and aspiring writers, from the local area. We meet every 2nd Thursday to share writing, ideas and support. At the moment the group is closed to new members, but, if you would like more information, or you would like to be placed on our waiting list, please either Google: Walsham Writers Group to view our website and email us, or visit our blog: thewalshampenners.blogspot.co.uk and contribute to our new, on-line writing community Multisports Bacton -Tues Bacton Sports Field. Holt Wed Primary School Playing Field. Mundesley -Thur Mundesley Junior School. North Walsham - Mon Manor Rd Junior School. We stop at the end of School Term. 5.45pm (for registration) finish 7.30pm. Parents welcome no running required! We can organise CRB checks, if you do not already have a certificate. £1.50 per week, with a maximum of £3 per family. Pre-booking is not necessary. Parents have to sign consent forms before children start. St John Ambulance Divisional and Norfolk County Museum, Preference Place, off Bacton Road, N Walsham NR28 9RF. Open each Thursday from 3 May until end of October, from 10am to 2pm. This year we celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the founding of SJA so do come and explore our fascinating history of service to the public. North Walsham Folk Dance Club. Roman Catholic Church Hall. 7.30pm-9.45pm.Friday evenings. All welcome.
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Charity Dinner Dance
North Norfolk Rotary Club are holding a grand Charity Dinner Dance on the 15th December 2012 at Pinewood Park, Upper Sheringham. We are having a Christmas three course meal, music from Agent Orange, Raffle and an Auction on the night.
Tickets are £40 per person and tickets are available from Kevin Abbs of Crayford and Abbs on 01263588160.
Main sponsors are Norfolk Homes and Ice-Fresh of Holt.
During the evening we are having an Auction managed by Philip Barker of Arnolds Keys and we are looking for bids on the following: 1. Mackinnon Construction have offered a 30 minute helicopter ride from Northrepps Internal airport, around the North Norfolk Coast alongside a meal for two at Gunton Arms.
2. A days golf at Royal Cromer Golf Club for three people, with the fourth player being Royal Cromer and Norfolk Professional Lee Patterson. Lee has offered some tuition in the morning, followed by Lunch. The afternoon session will then comprise of Lee making up a four ball game, surely a must for all local golfers who what to im prove their game?
3. Dinner for four at the Beechwood Hotel, North Walsham. One of the finest hotel’s in Norfolk.
4. Mick Baxter of SMC builders Merchants has offered a day out at the races for two people. Possibly Lingfield but has flexibility for time of year. You will be offered the chance to meet the jockey and go into the parade ring with the other owners. There will be £100 provided for betting and some lunch – a brilliant day out!
Bids may be made via either kevin@crayfordandabbs.co.uk or calling Kevin on Tel:01263588160
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REGULAR EVENTS
North Walsham Farmers' Market St Benet Hall, North Walsham second and fifth Saturday monthly. 9am - Noon. Local producers, refreshments available Sheringham Stroke Support Group for anyone who has suffered a stroke. Meets every Weds except July and August from 2.30-4.30pm at Sheringham Methodist Church on Cromer Road. For more information please call Sophie on 07833247108 or Harvey on 01263 512328 North Norfolk Speakers Club meets every other Wednesday, 7pm at North Walsham High School, Spencer Ave. For dates and further information visit www.nnsc.co.uk or contact Gillian tel. 01692 650250 St John Ambulance Divisional and Norfolk County Museum, Preference Place, off Bacton Road, N Walsham NR28 9RF. Open each Thursday from 3 May until end of October, from 10am to 2pm. This year we celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the founding of SJA so do come and explore our fascinating history of service to the public. Monthly Mondays - Sept 17th (Oct 15th, Nov 19th, Dec 17th) – Art Afternoons - Trunch NR28 0QE – 2-4pm – Join our local artist, Jan Ellmore, for an afternoon of art!
North Walsham Market Cross WI
The President welcomed Gail Armstrong our WI Advisor to our AGM and gave her address reminding us of the activities that we had enjoyed over the past year. Barbara Twigg thanked the committee for their hard work over the year and gave thanks to Joan who after three hard working years as President was retiring. We welcome Kim as our newly elected President. The clever craft ladies are making small cross stitch items for the Christmas fare in December. The tenpin bowlers and darts team continue to meet and all groups would welcome new members. Congratulations to Jill Matthews who won the rose bowl for the past year’s competitions. A coffee morning is arranged for 13 December with tasty scones and mince pies on sale so please come and support this event. Our next meeting is on 12 December and the competition is something to do with Christmas. Members were asked to bring along a glass as we are having a cheese and wine evening. We are also holding a ‘Secret Santas Sack’ so please bring along a small gift in value of no more than £5. New members are always welcome so come along and join us. Our meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7.15pm at St Benet Hall, Vicarage Street North Walsham. For membership details please contact Mrs Joan Etherington on 01692 536186
Hair Today Gone Tomorrow
On Friday 16 November Sarah Jarvis ‘stood up to cancer’ by having her head shaved in North Walsham by Denise Marks. This was sponsored to raise money for standuptocancer.org.uk in collaboration with Cancer Research UK. Sarah would like to thank Bob and Jenny Reeves for producing photographs and film which can be viewed on You Tube - Hair Today Gone Tomorrow. At the time of going to print Sarah has raised almost £600. If any readers would like to make a donation please visit www.justgiving.com/sarahljarvis
A variety of genres will be covered including drawing and painting. Jan will provide all the mediums unless you want to bring your own! Each week Jan will welcome the group but will instruct one-on-one so that you can choose your genre. Jan would like you to bring along any photographs that you would like to copy from. Cost £4, and booking required by 3pm the Friday before on 07826869377. The REME Association Cromer & District Branch meets every 1st Wednesday of the month at The Cottage PH, Louden Road, Cromer at 2pm Cromer Chamber Orchestra is looking for players (no age limit) all sections woodwind, brass, strings. We meet at Cromer High school on Monday evenings at 7pm (during school term). No audition necessary. Tel 01263 511600 North Walsham and District Community Archive at North Walsham Library Monday evening bi monthly. Please contact the library for dates 01692 402482 North Walsham Belly Dancer meets Monday evenings at North Walsham Catholic Church Hall. Please telephone Sharon for details on 07538 181409 or e-mail northwalshamdance@googlemail.com Fledgeling Music classes are friendly, dynamic, energetic and fun. A unique experience your child will love! Who for? Children aged 4 months to 4 years. FREE taster class,
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members pay only £4, younger siblings £2 babies of older siblings FREE. Paid half termly. For further information, please visit www.fledgelingmusic.co.uk, telephone Lorna on 07500 221121 or e-mail: info@fledgelingmusic.co.uk Music in Motion at Victory Swim and Fitness North Walsham Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10am (half price swim) and at Elephant Playbarn, Knapton Wednesdays 12.30 and 1.30pm (half price play). Courses start from £3 per session and are booked in blocks of 6 weeks and 12 weeks. Tel 07946862095 for further details Sheringham & District Philatelic Society meet at the Church Hall West Runton on the second Monday of each month, at 7.30pm Our members come from all areas of North Norfolk, further details call Jim on 01263 721043 Fit Together Activities - Monthly Mondays – Art Afternoons - Trunch Village Hall, NR28 0QE – 2-4pm – Join our local artist, Jan Ellmore, for an afternoon of art! A variety of genres will be covered including drawing and painting. Jan will provide all the mediums unless you want to bring your own! Each week Jan will welcome the group but will instruct one-on-one so that you can choose your genre. Jan would like you to bring along any photographs that you would like to copy from. Cost £4, and booking required by 3pm the Friday before on 07826869377 (call for dates)
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WHAT’S ON WHERE
North Walsham & District Camera Club 4th Quarterly Competition – subject Sport - on 11 December at North Walsham Methodist Church Rooms at 7.30pm Enquiries Pam 01603 782041 16 December - Sunday Lunch North Walsham Artists Christmas Show on Saturday 15 December 9am-3pm at St Benet's Hall (beside St Nicholas Church in North Walsham). Paintings, prints, rag rugs, textiles, knitted items, cutlery made by a local blacksmith, driftwood, cards and gifts
Annual Christmas Tree Event at St Bartholomews Church, Sloley on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 December 10am – 4pm daily. Light lunches and refreshments. Carol Service on Sunday 9 December at 6.30pm The Lions Christmas Bingo and
raffle with lots of prizes will take place on Wednesday 19 December. Entry tickets 50p towards the Lions charity. All welcome. Eyes down 8pm, doors open 6pm
Mundesley Village Cinema presented by Coronation Hall Film Club Tuesday 11 December at 7.30pm Avengers Assemble 12A 143mins When global security is threatened the Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow need all their powers to save the world from disaster. A stellar cast in a fun action movie with a sparkling script. The schedule is subject to the film distributors making available the films.Venue: Coronation Hall, 26 Cromer Rd., Mundesley NR11 8BE Tickets on the door : Adults £4, Members £3, Under 15s £2 with accompanying Adult £2.
Charity Dinner Dance
North Norfolk Rotary Club are holding a grand Charity Dinner Dance on the 15th December 2012 at Pinewood Park, Upper Sheringham. We are having a Christmas three course meal, music from Agent Orange, Raffle and an Auction on the night. Tickets are £40 per person and tickets are available from Kevin Abbs of Crayford and Abbs on 01263588160. Main sponsors are Norfolk Homes and Ice-Fresh of Holt. During the evening we are having an Auction managed by Philip Barker of Arnolds Keys and we are looking for bids on the following: 1. Mackinnon Construction have offered a 30 minute helicopter ride from Northrepps Internal airport, around the North Norfolk Coast alongside a meal for two at Gunton Arms. 2. A days golf at Royal Cromer Golf Club for three people, with the fourth player being Royal Cromer and Norfolk Professional Lee Patterson. Lee has offered some tuition in the morning, followed by Lunch. The afternoon session will then comprise of Lee making up a four ball game, surely a must for all local golfers who what to improve their game? 3. Dinner for fourat the Beechwood Hotel, North Walsham. One of the finest hotels in Norfolk. 4. Mick Baxter of SMC builders Merchants has offered a day out at the races for two people. Possibly Lingfield but has flexibility for time of year. You will be offered the chance to meet the jockey and go into the parade ring with the other owners. There will be £100 provided for betting and some lunch – a brilliant day out! Bids may be made via either kevin@crayfordandabbs.co.uk or calling Kevin on Tel:01263588160
What’s On at NORTH WALSHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE (Tel: 01692 403594) www.nw-cc.co.uk
For booking / enquiries ring 01692 402991 unless otherwise stated 8 December........Dave Sheriff solo..................8.30-midnight .........£6 15 December......Budgie Coleman Band .........8.20-11.45pm .........£6.50 22 December......Jeff Gallant Band..................8.20-11.45pm .........£6.50 31 December......New Year’s Eve - Fools Gold (mixed music).... 8.30-1am ..........................................Tickets please £20 with supper / £15 without. ......................................................................................Tel 01692 402991 -----------------------------------------------------------------------WEDNESDAY - EVERY WEEK - BINGO - Eyes Down 8pm North Walsham & District Lions Club 8
Contact Derek Crane 01692 405617
Doors open half an hour before the performance when refreshments are served. Coronation Hall has an induction loop to improve hearing.
St Bartholomews Church, Sloley Annual Christmas Tree event Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 December 10am – 4.30pm both days. Refreshments and Light lunches
Trimingham Events Whist at the Pilgrim Shelter every Thursday in December (13th 20th & 27th) 1.30 for 1.45pm start. £1.50 each player, all very welcome, includes tea/coffee and raffle. Craft (or just sit and chat) afternoon at Pilgrim Shelter 21st December from 1.45pm, £1.50 includes tea/coffee. Trimingham Fundraisers are having a Christmas Bingo at the Pilgrim Shelter Trimingham on Saturday 8th December at 6pm for 6.30 Eyes
Down. £4 for six books, £2 for three books, free tea or coffee, Christmas Raffle
Cantamus Community Choir's Christmas concert will be held at St James' Church, Southrepps on Thursday 13 December at 7.30pm. The choir will sing Handel's Messiah (part) plus seasonal favourites for choir and audience. Admission is £5 by programme on the door
Flower Club Christmas Stall Buy fresh, long-lasting evergreen wreaths & indoor arrangements. Wednesday 12 December in St Benets Hall, North Walsham from 1pm - 4pm. and on Thursday 13 December in North Walsham Church Approach from 7am - 12 noon. or contact Glenis 01692 404628 or Sue on 01692 500440 to order. All money raised this year will go to the Norfolk Air Ambulance
Sunday market to boost Sheringham’s pre-Christmas trade
North Norfolk District Council (NNDC) is to extend the popular Sheringham Saturday Market to cover Sundays as well, over the four pre-Christmas weekends in December.
The new Sunday Market, which will see stall-holders in business on Sheringham’s Station Approach car park 9.30am – 2.30pm (weather permitting) on Sundays 2,9,16 and 23 December as well as on Saturdays as usual, is being introduced alongside the Council’s initiative of offering three hours free parking in its car parks on the same four Sundays.
This move is seen as a further fillip to local trade, encouraging people to shop in their excellent north Norfolk market towns and boosting business in the build-up to Christmas.
NNDC Cabinet Member for Corporate Assets, Rhodri Oliver, said, “The council is determined to do all it can to support local business. By not only offering free parking on the four Sundays before Christmas to encourage local people to shop locally, but also supporting a special Sunday Market on the same days, we anticipate that Sheringham will have a really exciting pre-Christmas buzz this year!”
WEA North Walsham branch will be running the following Spring courses 'EARLY CHRISTIAN AND BYZANTINE ART'
When did Christian art begin? Why did icons become important? Why were images destroyed? Art from Rome, Ravenna, Sinai and Greece illustrates this stimulating course. Tutor: Margaret Forrester.
'OUR STAR SYSTEM AND BEYOND.....'
What objects make up our star system and can we see them? Consideration shall be given to our nearest neighbours and then move out into our Galaxy and beyond. Tutor: Glen Barrett.
Fee: £45 each course, concessions available At North Walsham Community Centre, New Road, North Walsham NR28 9DE On Tuesdays at 10am. 1.5hr sessions, 10 meetings from the 8th January 2013.
Contact: Laurie Ashton Tel: 01692 535699 or Susan Davison Tel: 01692 406305 North Walsham Times #412 8th December 2012
Gary Parrett’s (The Grove) Recipe 2
Loin of Gunton venison with toast pine nut and red onion mash, braised red cabbage and rich cacao sauce This is a fairly challenging dish with plenty of preparation, but it’s well worth the effort. Gunton venison is probably the best around at the moment, and with summer well and truly behind us it’s the perfect meal for those dark winter evenings. The Grove maitre d’, Gary Taylor, has discovered a cracking Chilean red, the Emiliana Pinot Noir Reservea - full bodied, hearty, smooth and intelligent, a real autumnal wine - which compliments the Gunton venison perfectly.
Ingredients (for two meals):
200g of Gunton Venison loin from Icarus Hines in Cromer. I get Icarus to take the skin off and leave a little fat left on (trimmed) For the mash, 10g toasted pine nuts, Half a red onion (sliced) Two potatoes salt - pinch, pepper - pinch 80ml double cream 25g salted butter
Method:
1. Boil some water and add your peeled diced potatoes. 2. While they are cooking toast the pine nuts and caramelize the red onions in a little butter and sugar. Mix the nuts and the onion together and turn your attention to the mashed potato. 3. Once the potatoes are soft (don’t over-boil) drain them in a colander for at least ten minutes – you’ll want to get all moisture out of them. 4. Return the empty potato pan to the stove and add the drained potatoes. Have the pan on a low heat, so not to burn them, and when all the steam has stopped evaporating add the pine nut mix, butter, double cream and salt and pepper, and mash. Expelling moisture is the perfect way to prevent the potatoes releasing gluten, giving you nice fluffy mash instead of it being gloopy and stodgy.
Ingredients - Braised red cabbage:
200g cabbage (finely sliced), 10ml white wine vinegar 80g demerara sugar Half a bottle of red wine, (I steal some Chilean from Gary for its fruit and spice…) 8g toasted fennel seeds salt and pepper 2stp olive oil (any)
50g diced onion 5 sprigs of thyme (stripped)
Method:
1. Heat a saucepan with the olive oil until slightly smoking, add the onion and cabbage and continue to sweat on a medium heat until the cabbage has a shiny glaze. 2. Add the thyme leaves and fennel seeds and stir. 3. Once this is done add the white wine vinegar and the sugar, and stir in the half bottle of red wine. 4. Slowly cook until the cabbage is very soft and the sugar has given it a nice glaze, season to your liking and set aside.
Ingredients - Chocolate sauce
1 beef knuckle bone 1 chicken carcass (both obtained from your local butcher, they may even give them to you for free if you ask nicely!) 2 sprigs of rosemary 1 stick of celery (chopped) 1 white onion (diced) 1 red pepper (diced) 1 leek (washed and chopped) 2 carrots (chopped) 5 cloves of garlic (chopped with skin on) 500 ml of red wine - Bordeaux if possible 500ml of beef/veal stock, 5-8 g of dark bitter chocolate – minimum 70% but 100% if possible
Method:
1. Put your beef knuckle bones and chicken carcass in a tray and roast the bones to release the bone marrow. The gelatinous content of the marrow will thicken your sauce, so there’s no need for flour or any other thickening agent, making this dish completely gluten free. Don’t burn your bones as it will mar the taste of the finished sauce. 2. Heat a saucepan - add a little olive oil and add your diced and chopped vegetables. The trick here is to burn the vegetables to the bottom of the pan and then add half of the red wine to de-glaze them. This gives the sauce its colour and its richness. Turn the heat down and check on your bones. 3. When the bones have been
roasted well and the marrow is out of the knuckle, add them both to the vegetables. You will notice that some of the marrow and bits of the chicken have been left stuck to the tray. These are the really flavoursome bits, so to remove them heat the tray on the stove and add a little of the red wine, then scrape with the back of a wooden spoon. This will lift the pieces and all the flavour that was stuck to the tray. Add this to the sauce pan. 4. Add your 500ml of beef stock to the pan and boil until the liquid has reduced to half. 5. You now need to strain the liquid into a separate pan, discarding the the bones and vegetables in the process. When you’ve done this put the remaining liquid back on the stove on a medium to high heat and continue reducing the stock until it has thickened slightly keep a wary eye on this as your sauce will thicken very quickly! 6. Once done remove from the stove, add the bitter chocolate, and whisk. This sauce gives the whole dish gives a unique twist, the pairing of the bitter chocolate sauce with the sweetness of the onion mash and the earthiness of the venison marries very nicely indeed. Although it’s a lengthy process, the rewards are well reaped and you will be the talk of the dinner table for weeks to come. Season the steak and cook to your liking; my preference for loin is medium rare.
When serving you will only need a little of the chocolate sauce because of the intensity of it - do not use this sauce as gravy; the whole dish should not be covered in sauce. I serve this dish with fried parsnip crisps to garnish, the crunch of the parsnip adds a lovely texture to the plate. Good luck!
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the foliage. Always ask the shop to wrap it in paper right around the top of the foliage, or put it in a plastic bag so that it is completely protected.
Poinsettias have become synonymous with Christmas and millions of them will be given as gifts in the next few weeks. The plant’s association with Christmas began in 16th century Mexico, where legend tells of a young girl who was too poor to provide a gift for the celebration of Jesus’ birthday. The tale goes that the child was inspired by an angel to gather weeds from the roadside and place them in front of the church altar. Crimson ‘blossoms’ sprouted from the weeds and became beautiful poinsettias. From the 17th century, Franciscan friars in Mexico included the plants in their Christmas celebrations. The star-shaped leaf pattern is said to symbolise the Star of Bethlehem, and the red bracts represent the blood sacrificed at the crucifixion.
Sometimes a poinsettia will start wilting once you get it home, and continue to deteriorate, no matter what you do. This could be due to the plant having been stored in cold conditions in the shop before you bought it. Buying plants from a reputable supplier is therefore recommended.
Water poinsettias sparingly as overwatering can damage plants. As a rule of thumb, only water when the surface of the water has begun to dry out. The life of the plants is extended by humidity, so mist regularly. Feed monthly with a low nitrogen, high potassium fertiliser. They can suffer from grey mould if overwatered and may also be attacked by common pests of indoor plants such as scale insect and mealybug.
Poinsettias are often disposed of once they start to fade as they are disappointing in their
They are cheery plants with their brightly coloured bracts, usually red, but new varieties are available including ‘Silver Star’ which has dusky pink bracts and variegated leaves, ‘Lemon Snow’ with pale yellow bracts and ‘Cortez Burgundy’ with deep plum bracts. If you are buying a plant be careful when transporting it from the shop to your home, as the cold outdoor temperatures can damage
NORTH WALSHAM & BRADFIELD FLOWER CLUB CHRISTMAS STALL
Our Christmas Stall this year will be back in the Church Approach on Thursday December 13 from 7.30am where can buy festive indoor arrangements and fresh 'winter' wreaths which will last several weeks outside. We hope the weather will be bright & sunny so that lots of you will pay us a visit and help us raise money for Air Ambulance which is our charity this year.
You can also visit us in St Benet's Hall on Wednesday 12 December from 1pm - 5pm - where we will be making all the wreaths and arrangements fresh and to order.
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second year, but it is possible to get a good display in the subsequent years and the Royal Horticultural Society gives the following advice: ■ Prune back the plants hard in April, to about 10cm (4in) ■ Re-pot them, growing them in a light, cool place over summer. A temperature of 15-18 degrees C (60-65 degrees F) is ideal ■ Repot using three parts John Innes No 3 to one part grit
Poinsettias can be propagated by softwood cuttings in May but make sure that you wear gloves as the sap can be an irritant. In the United States there is a common misconception that the poinsettia is highly toxic. This idea was spread by a 1919 urban legend of a two-year-old child dying after consuming a leaf but its toxicity is relatively mild.
Some idea of the size of the poinsettia trade can be seen from the activities of one nursery in Kent. In March their poinsettia cuttings are taken from mother plants in Ethiopia which are then flown to a specialist nursery in Germany to be rooted and they then arrive in Kent at the end of June to be grown on for Christmas.
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The children and staff at Poppies Day Nursery, North Walsham spent Friday 16 November in their pyjamas as they raised funds for Children In Need.
Throughout the week, they also supported the Benjamin Foundation's 18th Birthday celebration by selling cakes, made by the staff, to their families.
Joint manager, Debbie Inch, has also been sharing with the staff, children and their families photos of her recent adventure in India, where she took part in a bike ride raising funds for women's cancer charities. The nursery has been decorated with materials which she collected while in India and divas made by the children as they learned about Divali. The children and staff dressed in saris and Indian costumes for their curry lunch on Thursday. Debbie has been overwhelmed by the support she has received and would like to say thank you to all who have sponsored her.
If you would like to find out more about Poppies Day Nursery, please look at the website www.poppieschildrensnursery.co.uk or contact us on 01692 500117
News from Paul Morse,
Liberal Democrat Councillor for North Walsham East
Following Waitrose’s opening it is amazing we could even become a “Four supermarket town”, but the developers must have researched the demand. This idea of putting it on the Lawns site of Paston College seems very worthy of exploration. Not only could it generate the footfall to revitalise retailers in the Town Centre but if it provides the funds to enable Paston College to re-develop on their Griffons site and nearby, then the long term future of the College in North Walsham town centre will be assured. New buildings would also enable the College to broaden their range of courses, meaning fewer young people have to travel elsewhere for vocational courses. There are many “ifs” and “buts” in this, and the finance might just not add up, but it has to be worth a proper look.
The future of our Sports Centre looks more secure now. Well done to our local District Councillors who have fought hard to keep it open. There are negotiations ahead between the High School (where I am Chair of Governors) and the District Council over the payments made to the School for the Sports Centre. The School is unable to subsidise it in any way. I am spending an increasing amount of time on High School issues. It is very much Governors – all of them voluntary - who are accountable for what goes on in Schools not Councils, and there are major challenges ahead with growing expectations and fewer resources. Getting resources for anything is proving increasingly hard. On roads maintenance things I used to be able to get done easily are now proving more difficult, whilst “schemes” such as new parking restrictions or speed limits are like gold dust. The scheme for double yellow lines on roads at the Manor Road/ Brick Kiln Road junction is going ahead, as are some changes to the speed limits on the A149 at Dilham and Bengate, but I will be astonished if there are many more in my Division for a few years.
Please contact me on 01692 402003 or paul.morse@norfolk.gov.uk if you have any issues you think I can help with. Also take a look at my blog www.cllrpaulmorse.wordpress.com
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From Molly Coddle the milkmaid to Jack, Jill and even a full-size panto cow; the cast of this year’s seasonal Sheringham show have arrived in town.
And Rachel added: “Jack and the Beanstalk is going to be so much fun. I can’t wait for all the singing and dancing. I know the kids will love it.”
Joining them on stage will be Cornelius Garret, playing Jack’s father. Cornelius is also returning to the venue, having played the role of the evil Abanazar back in 2010.
Causing something of a commotion in their colourful costumes, the actors caught the eye of passers by as they ventured out on to the High Street.
Delightful dame Russel Hicken said he was thrilled to be back in Sheringham to flutter his eyelashes for yet another Christmas season. “This is my third year running so Sheringham feels like a home from home to me now,” he said. “I can’t wait to get started on the show itself, especially as Kate Withers, our costume designer, has created such a beautiful array of outfits for me.”
Opening on Wednesday, December 5, and running until Saturday, January 5, Jack and the Beanstalk promises high jinx and festive fun for all ages.
Written by West End star Killian Donnelly, one of the male leads in Phantom of the Opera, it will offer a stunning selection box of singing, dancing and jolly panto japes, according to theatre director Debbie Thompson.
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Hilarious double act James Lavender and Benedict Martin will be taking on the roles of Ralph and Snotmill.
This year’s spectacular set will be designed once again by Matt Nunn, with Ron and Charlotte Sayer returning to oversee the music.
“This is the most ambitious pantomime the Sheringham Little Theatre has ever attempted,” she said. “It is a huge step but we are really looking forward to it.”
Among the actors joining vivacious Russel on stage will be Jonathan Broderick, as Jack, and Rachel Waring, as Jill.
Jonathan said: “I have never visited Sheringham before but it is such a lovely place – it is almost as if it has been made for Christmas.”
“This pantomime really will be something special and so we are relishing the prospect of being able to produce something truly magical this year,” Debbie added.
*Jack and the Beanstalk runs at Sheringham Little Theatre from Wednesday, December 5 to Saturday, January 5. For more information or for tickets call 01263 822347 or visit www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com.
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DVLA deal ‘good news for Norfolk Post Offices and motorists’
Former Postal Affairs Minister and North Norfolk MP Norman Lamb has described the deal that will see the Post Office continue to deliver tax disc and driving licence services as ‘good news for Norfolk Post Offices and motorists’.
Motorists will be able to tax their cars and apply for or renew driving licences at the Post Office for at least seven more years in a deal with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) announced yesterday by the Coalition Government.
Commenting, Norman Lamb said “I’ve had many letters from constituents who were worried that their Post Office was in danger of losing this vital service, so I am extremely pleased that the Post Office bid has been successful. Post Offices are a vital part of our communities here in Norfolk and this news, along with the Coalition’s commitment to invest £1bn in the Post Office network, helps to put them on a more sustainable footing for the future. This news also furthers the Coalition’s aim to see Post Offices as a front office for Government and I am pleased that this contract means that the Post Offices will be able to bid for other services in the future. I am keen to work with local councils and the Post Office on this issue to see whether it could benefit Norfolk.”
Commenting further, Liberal Democrat Post Office Minister, Jo Swinson said “I am absolutely delighted that Post Office Ltd has won this important DVLA contract. People know the Post Office as a muchloved institution and this shows that it is also a modern, independent, competitive business delivering on its ambitions to become a ‘front office’ for Government. This win follows the recent addition of other new services, including the announcement that HSBC plans to offer access to their current accounts at the post office from next spring. “It’s vital that the post office continues to build on this success to develop and secure more new services for citizens up and down the UK.”
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Country Markets - One of Norfolk’s Best Kept Secrets Take some of the hassle out of shopping and cooking for the festive season by making one of Norfolk's 12 Country Market cooperatives your starting point. With this being the International Year of the Cooperative there is no better time to come and take a look and perhaps think about selling some of your produce too.
Often not known outside their immediate areas, Country Markets offer a great range of home baked goods and preserves, containing none of the preservatives or flavour-enhancers so loved by mass-production factories, and there are often tasty samples for you to try. The great selection of food is sold alongside home grown vegetables and plants, which have often been in the ground up to the day before the Market, while crafts have been lovingly made by experienced people who have more interest in producing something exclusive, rather than another thousand of the same boring t-shirt! What's more, shopping at a Country Market means you are supporting the local economy and in terms of the environment, cutting right down on food miles.
Cooperatives are business enterprises owned and controlled by the members they serve. The nationwide Country Markets organisation, which embraces Norfolk's 12 markets, can trace its roots back to 1919 when the government of the day sponsored the setting up of co-operative markets to sell surplus produce. There are now over 350, each belonging to one of 65 Country Market Societies, responsible for ensuring the proper running of the local Markets. These Societies offer not only the opportunity to sell homemade produce but also present the wide variety of people that join them a personal social network. Anyone wanting to join their local Country Market as a producer selling home baking, garden produce or craft items should contact Norfolk Country Markets but if there isn't a Market near you, there's also the opportunity to start your own. To find the contact details simply look on www.country-markets.co.uk
The twelve Country Markets in Norfolk are in Aylsham, Downham Market, Drayton, Fakenham, Harleston, Holt, Loddon, Reepham, Sheringham, Watton and two in Wymondham.
A Bit of Christmas Magic
Members of Animal Magic Dog Club were delighted when Santa took time out from his busy schedule to drop into the Christmas Show last month. The annual event raised over £600 in aid of local charity PACT Animal Sanctuary. During these difficult economic times the Sanctuary is seeing donations fall while the number of animals needing urgent help is increasing, so were over the moon at the generosity shown by club members.
Animal Magic Dog Club based near North Walsham is a fun, family orientated club offering a wide range of training.
For further information on the club and classes available please call 01263 720730 or visit our website www.animal-magix.co.uk PACT please visit their website www.pactsanctuary.org
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Country Markets play an important role in local communities and as Debra Kidd, Vice Chairman Norfolk Country Markets and Manager of Aylsham Market says, "Country Markets offer a real alternative to the supermarkets that threaten so many local economies. Try them for some of your Christmas shopping - you could be pleasantly surprised".
Christmas Tree Festival at St Andrew’s
St. Andrew’s Methodist Church, Cromer Road, Sheringham is gearing itself up to welcome 44 local and regional charities and voluntary organisations and an anticipated 3,000 visitors to Sheringham’s third annual Christmas Tree Festival which this year will run from 13th to 18th December. The festival, organised by a committee of members of various Sheringham churches and local volunteers, is hosted each year by various Churches of the town.
The objective of the festival is to provide a spectacular spiritual platform for charities to raise funds by attracting donations from visitors to the festival. Last year over £5,000 was raised, from stalls and donations, for the 42 charities that took part. Once again this year the trees will be decorated in truly imaginative ways that will uniquely portray the charities and causes. There will also be a Prayer tree where you will be able to write a prayer and hang it on the tree.
The stunning displays will be supported by a background of seasonal carols and music. In the hall there will be various charity stalls where you may find some Christmas presents for family and friends. Light refreshments will also be available throughout the festival.
The festival will be open from 1 pm to 7pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday and from 1 pm to 6pm on Sunday and Tuesday.
On the final evening of the festival (Tuesday 18 December) at 7.30 pm there will be a not to be missed event ‘Carols Around the Trees’ which promises to be a truly magical and spiritual event.
Admission to the festival is free so come along, support your favourite charity and share in the love in this special community event.
For more details please see www.sheringhammethodist.org.uk and follow the link to the festival.
Photographs from the 2010 Christmas Tree Festival held at St. Andrew’s Methodist Church North Walsham Times #412 8th December 2012
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Sleeping Beauty Dance Workshop – a Gothic Romance for all ages
After seeing a performance of Matthew Bourne’s new Dance Theatre production of ‘Sleeping Beauty’ premiered at the Theatre Royal in Norwich last month, 30 AS level Performance students at Paston Sixth Form College had the privilege of participating in a workshop with two of the company members, Neil Westmoreland and Maddy Brennan on Friday 23 November. The new production brings the classic fairy tale ‘Sleeping Beauty’ into the 21st century creating a gothic romance for all ages with vampires and fairies.
All the students were thoroughly impressed with the production which is full of creative ideas, a range of dance styles, puppets and masks and many references to popular culture. What made the performance really special for them was the opportunity to meet Matthew Bourne in a Question and Answer session after the show but also to produce their own original choreography in a three hour dance workshop at the college the next day based on themes from the production.
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We've been operating for a dozen years, previously accommodated in the old ARP building on North Walsham's New Road car-park. We've now taken over the offices previously occupied upstairs by North Walsham Town Council in the Council Building opposite the Post Office. At the front door, there is a buzzer, so if you want to visit us and can't manage the stairs we will come down to you. We now have the extra space we need to organise our ever-increasing activity, and much greater comfort. We share the building with the Town Council (with its public information point) and with Crossroads. You can phone us as usual, on 01692 500840 or 01263 839009, or email us at admin.nnct@btconnect.com
We now not only serve North Walsham and the surrounding villages, but also much of North Norfolk having spread both North to the coast and West, to Holt and beyond. Both in our traditional area and as we expand, we are keen to hear from you in your local communities about how we can help you to get about more easily. We run regular journeys for shopping and other services and facilities, are available to take groups to their regular social activities, or special groups, or on occasional excursions, and we also run a service to medical appointments where there is not an existing service. We can transport anyone, in any age-group, who is unable to provide their own or who cannot access a service provided by someone else. If you have any unmet needs or have any ideas about anything you and your friends would like to do, just let us know.
Give the most priceless gift you can this Christmas
People across our area are being urged to show some festive spirit by giving blood this December.
As the Christmas holidays approach and people find themselves busy preparing for the festive break, it’s easy to forget that appointment in the diary to donate blood.
As a result, NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is asking people to think of hospital patients who need blood transfusions during the festive period just as much as at any other time of the year.
While many people will soon be taking time out to celebrate with friends and family, others will spend December receiving cancer treatment or undergoing life-saving surgery and emergency care, so NHSBT is calling on people in Cromer to make a date to donate now.
This winter also sees NHSBT aiming to recruit 100,000 new donors in 100 days to protect future blood stocks. Every year new donors are needed to replace existing donors who drop out of the system but this year, the need is more urgent after a dramatic decline in the number of younger donors signing up.
NHSBT lead donor relations manager Derek Carr said: “While we appreciate people are often very busy shopping for presents and planning get-togethers at this time of the year, donated blood is needed just as much as ever in December.
“As a result, we are appealing for people here in Cromer to show warm hearts by taking just a little time out to give blood this Christmas. We are particularly keen for younger people and those who haven’t given blood before to get in touch so that they can become the lifesavers of the future.”
Anyone aged between 17-65, weighing more than 50 kg (7 stone 12lbs) and in general good health could potentially start saving lives by becoming a blood donor. There is no upper age limit for donors who have donated in the last two years.
For more information or to book an appointment, call 0300 123 23 23 or visit www.blood.co.uk
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Felbrigg
A 1940s Christmas - 14, 15, 16 December, 11am-2.30pm (last entry 2pm) See the ground floor rooms of the hall decorated to celebrate a 1940s Christmas. A bygone era brought to life by members of the Civil Defenders re-enactment group. Normal admission charges apply. NT members free. No booking required.
Carols in the Courtyard - Sunday 16 December, 2.30pm Join us in the courtyard for our annual carol singing with the Cromer & Sheringham brass band. Free event. No booking required.
Sheringham Park
Post-Christmas Walk - 27 December, 11am Come and join us in the fresh air and burn off some of those extra Christmas calories. Walk off the excesses of Christmas with a relaxing stroll around the Park taking in the natural beauty of the area. Round off the walk with a hot drink and mince pies. Ability to walk up to five miles required. £5 Adults, £2.50 Children
Blickling Estate
First 3 weekends in December Get ready for Christmas! We have everything you’ll need for an unforgettable festive experience. A great day out, with a beautifully decorated house, tasty treats, a courtyard craft fair, music and entertainment, mulled wine and presents galore. Free to National Trust members, non-members adult £11.95, child £5.95 (house and gardens). Craft marquee, shop, restaurant and bookshop free entry to all.
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Festive Cheer at Blickling
It’s that time again when Blickling Hall plays host to some traditional Christmas fayre over the first three weekends of December. Come and be welcomed by characters from the past into this wonderful stately home, beautifully decorated for the festive season and be tempted by an array of exclusive gift ideas.
Wander through the house into the garden, where a trail of decorated, lit Christmas trees lead you to a temple, where you will be drawn in by the welcoming aroma of mulled wine and mince pies. The “Christmas Courtyard” will be home to a marquee full of Christmas gift ideas as well as festive snacks and drinks. Christmas trees, wreaths and greenery will also be on sale along with garden gifts, hot chestnuts and other seasonal delights. Father Christmas will be in his grotto each day to take those all important orders and there will be traditional Christmas lunches served in a decorated Lord Lothian’s study or less formally, in Hobarts on demand. The air will be full of festive cheer, with music and carols to ensure that you leave, touched by the spirit of Christmas.
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Over 8-9 December, the accent in the marquee in the ‘Christmas Courtyard’ will be on Toys and Games, including a Xmas trail and additional activities for children.
And the final weekend, 15-16 December, the marquee will be adorned with Christmas Fayre – including a fabulous selection of delicious local food and drink.
Doors open 11am-5pm and access to the Christmas Courtyard, the shop and restaurant is free. Entry to the house and gardens will be free for National Trust members, with a special price of £9 for adults and £4.50 for children. North Walsham Times #412 8th December 2012
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Mothers’ Union Tuesday 5 November was our Annual Review meeting, which was presided over by the Rev Derek Earis. Derek welcomed us all and opened the meeting with prayers. Members were asked to hold a few minutes silence in remembrance of Kitty White and Doris Day who recently passed away, and to give thanks for all that they had done for Mothers’ Union in the past.
Following reports from the secretary, Dot Sidle, the treasurer, Evelyn Clynich, and our leader, Sybil Chambers, it was time to elect the officers for the coming year. The serving officers were all standing down after more than 24 years service between them for which we offered our heartfelt thanks.
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Visitors and new members may be assured of a warm welcome and for further details contact Ann on 01692 402705.
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Browse and buy antiques, collectables and decorative items in the historic North Norfolk market town of North Walsham, at a location just a short walk from the town centre and rail station. Timeline Antiques is easy to find, located on the A149 North Walsham bypass, just south of the juncton with the B1150 Norwich Road. There is ample free parking on site. Visit us to find that special gift, something to add to your collection or for everyday use. Advice is always on hand from an experienced sales team.
Open Every Day: 10am to 5pm Monday to Saturday 11am to 4pm on Sundays Midland Road, North Walsham, Norfolk NR28 9JR Telephone: 01692 500645 Centre Manager: Michael Jones Website: www.timelineantiques.co.uk
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Bootiful! By Miranda Marshall Partner at Hayes + Storr
If a decade or so ago, you’d asked your average visitor to Norfolk to name a famous Norfolk person, the chances are they would have chosen either Horatio Nelson or Bernard Matthews.
Bernard has recently posthumously regained media attention, by leaving his English and French estates in such a way that led to some big legal battles between his adopted children and his mistress. Limited space requires me to simplify the facts.
The dispute arose over Bernard leaving his French villa (with a value of Euro 15,000,000) to Odile, his mistress of 20 years. French succession law imposes ‘forced heirship’, (i.e. you are restricted as to whom you can leave your assets). The French rules required Bernard to give 75% of his French assets to his children and he was only free to leave Odile
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25%. Three of his four children insisted on exercising their rights, and on that basis, Odile could only have a 44% share of the villa. Those children (who had received substantial assets from their father during his lifetime) also brought a claim that the English estate should discharge their liability for French inheritance tax on the villa. It is worth mentioning as part of the wider picture that the son who agreed that Odile could take his share of the French villa had received his father’s residuary estate worth £40,000,000.
There was abundant evidence that Bernard knew that he was required under French forced- heirship rules to benefit his children by his French estate; but, there was also good evidence that he did not intend that his English estate should bear the tax on his French estate. The French succession rules were applied to the villa and the children received their enforced share; however, under English law the children had to pay the tax on their French inheritance from their own resources as they were unsuccessful in disputing the English Will. It was quite clear that Bernard had never wanted his children to benefit further from his
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If you require advice on this matter please contact the Private Client team at our Sheringham office on 01263 825959.
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Rachel Hales is the proprietor, “I enjoy meeting people from all over and our philosophy is that we like to have a chat to our customers, we do not like to ‘pressure sell’. Pop in and have a cuppa and chat and we will see if we can help you find what you need - quality is what we sell, but all at a good value price of course,” Rachel commented.
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1a HIGH STREET, CROMER “We are delighted with the positive Rogues: Number 1 for menswear at No 1 High Street. OPPOSITE THE WELLINGTON PUB response we have Take a stroll up or down Cromer High Street and had in the short time we have been open, particuyou find Rogues Menswear at no 1 nearly oppolarly our locals and from visitors from Norwich.” www.roguesmenswear.co.uk site the Wellington. Winter opening from Tuesday to Saturday 10-5, They have only been open since July 2011, but in Sundays 11-4, but in the run-up to Christmas, those eighteen months have successfully attracted there is late night shopping on Thursdays (til customers from all over North Norfolk, to say 7pm), which also features a nothing of New York, USA. different Special Offer each Thursday. The range of jeans, including Wrangler, Jack & Jones, Lambretta, Voi, Crosshatch, Smith & Final word from Rachel, “Duck and Cover will be Jones, is aimed at the widest possible age range. stocked shortly and we will be adding even more 122 Norwich Road, North Walsham As is other menswear stocked - jackets, shirts, brands in the Spring.” Jumpers, T's & Polos, wallets, slippers, Number 1 for menswear at No 1 High Street. Garden Buildings underwear and belts.
Joyeux Noel
A varied programme which includes a first half of English madrigals and lute songs by John Dowland plus Stanford's “The Blue Bird” and a choral arrangement of “Autumn Leaves”. The second half has a French flavour and includes “O Holy Night” by Adam Adolpe, Christmas motets by Victoria and Sweelinck, “Gabriel's Message” and French carols as well as carols for audience participation.
Programme:
6.30pm - Saturday 15 December St Andrews Church, Holt There will be a retiring collection and all proceeds will go equally to the St Andrews building project and FALCON Children’s Festival
This is the second of a proposed series of concerts set up to provide a regular way of raising much needed funds for St Andrews
Church and F.A.L.C.O.N. The intention is to build, both a showcase for local talented musicians, and a performance opportunity for pupils from the Purcell School, giving audiences and performers alike a rewarding, enjoyable and fulfilling experience.
F.A.L.C.O.N will now be an annual childcentred festival, providing opportunities for children to engage with and experience the creative arts, alongside a programme of occasional events with F.A.L.C.O.N ‘flyingout’ to schools and other venues. In building towards the festival we aspire to in the future, we are inevitably looking for practical and material support, and would be enormously grateful for any help and support you felt able to give. A generous donation to the retiring collection, would be an enormous help to both groups and very gratefully received.
F.A.L.C.O.N would like to thank Father Howard and Susan Wharfe of St Andrews Church for working with us to make this series of concerts possible.
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Meg Starling & Friends Kathleen Wyatt will be
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Meg Starling - Biography: Meg Starling has always enjoyed singing and since moving to Norfolk in 1976 has studied with Rita Green, John Aplin and Rae Woodland MBE. Meg is a committed recitalist and has a special interest in early music. She is an experienced soloist, having appeared with numerous choral societies and has a repertoire spanning six centuries from Dowland and Purcell to Britten and Vaughan Williams. She sings with the Creakes Choral Group and last year returned to opera when she joined North Norfolk Chamber Opera to perform Sister Angelica in Puccini's Suor Angelica.
Peter Trent - Biography: Peter has lived and worked in Great Ryburgh for the past 30 years. He took up the lute in his teenage years, finishing his formal studies with Anthony Rooley at Trinity College of Music. He studied period bow making with Norwich Luthier David Van Edwards from the mid 90s and tonight he is playing the lute with Meg including some of his favourite music by John Dowland.
North Walsham Times #412 8th December 2012
Superfast broadband is on its way to Norfolk – Lamb
Norman Lamb has welcomed the news that the Coalition Government’s plans to bring superfast broadband to Norfolk have been approved by the European Commission.
This approval paves the way for the Coalition Government’s £530m rural broadband scheme. Work on laying cables can now start in earnest for local authority broadband projects all around the UK, including Norfolk.
The Coalition announced last year that Norfolk would get £15million to provide superfast broadband across the area.
Commenting, Norman Lamb said “Superfast broadband is crucial to build a strong economy, where everyone has the opportunity to make a success of their business. This will create jobs and growth for us in Norfolk and ensure we can compete fairly with the big cities. It is also very important for local and national government to deliver public services effectively online and increasingly people want broadband to go about our everyday lives. For too long, our area has missed out on investment in broadband. That’s why I’m glad that the European Commission has approved the Government’s plans.”
BUSY YEAR
2012 has been an especially busy year for local man Andrew Parish, as Clutterbugs, the oven cleaning and specialist cleaning services business which he set up in 2005, has continued to prove very popular with customers throughout North Norfolk!
The Cookers by Clutterbugs service is available for for any type of cooker and includes cooker hood cleaning and oven light replacement where required. Andrew uses high quality cleaning materials, plus a great deal of good old-fashioned elbow grease, in order to remove grease and grime and leave customers’ cookers sparkling clean!
Other Clutterbugs services include one-off or specialist cleaning, either for just one room or the whole house or office/commercial premises. Andrew can deep-clean customers’ homes or workplaces in any area of North Norfolk. A thorough and competitively-priced house clearance service is also available.
Cleaning ovens and houses is not Andrew’s only talent; he also runs The Sun Deck, a friendly and comfortable bed & breakfast establishment in Holway Road, Sheringham, which has been awarded four stars by Visit Britain. The Sun Deck also achieved the Visit Britain Breakfast Award this year for providing a top class breakfast for guests, as well as coming second in Sheringham in Bloom’s “Hotels and Guest Houses” category for it’s colourful and welcoming floral display.
Andrew is happy to give a quote for any of his cleaning services, or to take reservations for The Sun Deck; contact him on 01263 823489 or 078 7622 1978 for full details.
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NORTH WALSHAM TOWN COUNCIL
Council Offices, New Road, North Walsham, NR28 9DE Telephone No. 01692-404114. Website:www.northwalsham-town.co.uk Office hours - 9.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. Monday - Friday Town Clerk: Mrs M Foster. Town Mayor: Mr. Dave Robertson Deputy Mayor: Mrs. Jacqui Belson Names and Addresses of councillors available from Town Clerk
News From the Council Chamber 27th November, 2012
Market Place - A letter was submitted from the County Council regarding the Council’s complaint about the recent surfacing treatment undertaken in the Market Place. It was agreed that the County Council be informed that unfortunately not all the remedial work promised has been undertaken and asking for this to be carried out.
Pigeons - The District Council continues to assess the pigeon problem in the town centre and have stated that numbers appear to be increasing again and they are in the process of writing to two landlords encouraging them to proof their buildings to avoid complaints about droppings on the pavement. The use of the gel has been a huge success. The District Council will continue to use the various measures available to minimise any problems associated with the pigeons within the town centre.
Sports Centre - Mr. Morse, Chairman of the Governors, High School gave an update on the situation. Reference was made to the District Council’s report which the Town Council did not support.
Car Parks - Details of the Heads of Terms for Midland Road were discussed and it was agreed that in view of the number of discrepancies not to sign the lease. Figures were submitted on the effect of introducing evening charges. It was reported that there is now recognition that the Mundesley Road car park is not fit for purpose and an engineer will be visiting the car park to advise on future options. The local Chamber of Trade is pressing the case for a car parking charging policy for the town that reflects the needs of North Walsham. Cemetery - It was agreed that future requests for the reservation of burial plots which will be considered by the Parks & Cemetery Committee and approved in special circumstances, due to the number of requests being received in respect of Burial Plans. Estimates and Precept - The Town Council approved the Precept for 2013/14 financial year at £156,000.
Christmas/New Year Office Hours - The Town Council office will be closed from 12.30 p.m. on Christmas Eve and will Reopen on Wednesday 2nd January, 2013.
Next meeting - The December meeting of the Town Council will be held on Tuesday 18th December, 2012 at 7.00 p.m. The Planning Committee meeting will be held at 6.30 p.m. on the same evening.
Grumpy Old Man - Christmas
Very many of us, myself included, regard the so-called festive season with dread. The celebration of the birth of Christ is now trampled under a three month saga of rampant commercialisation which we cannot escape. It is no longer possible to look forward to Christmas with feelings of goodwill and pleasurable anticipation. Instead we are harried, coerced and cajoled by weeks of relentless and steadily rising pressure into a state of collective anxiety causing us to rush about like lemmings trying to conform by buying goods and gifts and stocking up with enough indulgent food to stand a siege, as though the shops were due to close for a month. But they only shut for one day.
This horrid state of affairs has come about through exploitative commercial pressure and has reached a pitch where some sort of control is needed but nobody dare apply it.
I used to love Christmas and the warm and happy feeling it engendered during the run up to it during December. Nowadays, by the time December arrives I am fed up with hearing about it and paste on a smile in order to
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conform with the imperative to be jolly so as to keep out of trouble. How wonderful it would be to get back to the situation in my youth when Christmas Day and Boxing Day were the only days off work and January was the only month for sales. Back to the time when the year had some real shape. Now if you fall ill over the Christmas and New Year extended holiday period you discover that your doctors have shut up their surgeries whilst the supermarkets never close.
Going to the local church at midnight on Christmas Eve was to understand what the wonder of it, the Faith, the Belief, was all about. It felt good. I haven’t been for years as the sincerity has been knocked out of it. It is now Xmas – the X standing for Xcess and life is like the DFS sale, perpetual and deceptive, where nobody wants to pay the full price for anything, including transgressions in a world of discontent.
Self indulgence has cost us a great deal. Is it not ironic when in these politically correct times a Christian street preacher is arrested for allegedly causing offence to non Christians by
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PS Thanks for responding to my diatribe about computers to Jan Horrox and fellow Grumpy Terry Dacktill (nice one!). I am pleased that Jan is so competent with the keyboard, but I have to say I am no luddite as I appreciate technology brings so many benefits - it is just that I would rather somebody else deal with it, it is not my forte. Practical and artistic work are meat and drink to me, I can paper a ceiling even at my age but I bet Jan has to call in a professional. Each to his own, they say!
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Mince pies and coffee will be served after both services
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Kids go free at Cromer Pier’s Festive Fun Family Show
Cromer’s Christmas Seaside Special is now in its 8th year and has become something of a festive tradition for the whole family – and this year in a commitment to try and introduce a younger audience to live variety, families can bring children along free of charge
A memorable mix of fun, laughter, spectacle, song and dance, it is a truly dazzling spectacle that promises to fill you with sparkle and festive cheer.
This year’s show continues the feel good factor of the past year with inspiration taken from the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations and the wonderful London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. What better way to round off a fantastic year of celebrations than with a fabulous seasonal trip to the theatre!
Popular home grown comedian Olly Day is back for his 4th successive show and will be joined on stage by comedienne Jo Little – a great comedy pairing sure to have their audience rolling around the aisles with laughter! Also returning is the lovely Lulu Alexander whose delightful voice was a real treat last year. Lulu is joined by male vocalist Eddie Bushell who has lived in Cromer for most of his life and been involved in music and singing from an early age – this will be Eddie’s 4th performance on Cromer’s historic pier.
Of course no Christmas Seaside Special would be complete without the sensational Seaside Special Dancers who always delight and dazzle their audiences with their energetic routines and amazing costumes designed by Cromer’s very own Laura Whyte.
Joining Laura on the creative team once again this year are Director and Choreographer Di Cooke, Musical Arranger Nigel Hogg, Scenic Artist/Set Designer Ian Westbrook at 3D Creations and Amanda Hill of Pink Panda Company.
Audiences will delight in big production numbers featuring ever popular Christmas songs including Happy Holiday, Walking in a Winter Wonderland and It’s Beginning to look a lot like Christmas as well as a beautiful quartet, a choir and children from Cromer’s very own Marlene’s School of Dancing.
Music will take them on a journey through a traditional Dickensian street into modern day London with a skyline that includes The London Eye, The Shard, The Gherkin and Big
Ben as well as an amazing modern musical medley and a fun and cheery finale that is sure to send everybody happy.
Christmas Seaside Special 2012 runs from 1st to 30th December with afternoon and evening performances almost every day. It promises all the magic of Christmas with more laughter, more laughter, more sparkle and more high energy dance routines than ever before. Discounts are available for group bookings, Tides Bistro is available to book a pre-Show supper and, with children going free (limited to two children aged 16 & under per full paying adult) what better way is there to celebrate the festive season?
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North Walsham Table Tennis Hancock Taken Distance Twice But Remails Undefeated
At Hunworth in the first division Outlaw’s Colin Humphries, John Hancock and Steve Patterson hosted NWSCA’s Andy Beane and the John’s Vaughan and Batchford. Some flashes of brilliance saw Beane win a tight opener in five against Patterson, before Vaughan took the first set from Hancock 11-6. The Outlaw just lost five points as he took the next two sets, but Vaughan dug deep to force a decider as he took the fourth 11-7. However a gritty display from Hancock saw him win the fifth 11-5. Batchford beat Patterson in four before Hancock won in straight against Beane. Humphries played a tactical game, moving Batchford around the table as he won 10-12, 11-7, 12-10, 14-12 and Patterson edged Vaughan in five tight sets. And then Hancock once more went the distance but again was victorious as he defeated Batchford 10-12, 11-2, 11-7, 7-11, 11-3. Patterson then beat Beane in four and Vaughan was in control
during his win over Humphries in straight. The doubles went to the hosts to conclude a 7-3 win for Outlaws. And the Hunworth trio went one better four days later as they won 8-2 away to NWSCB. Hancock had a more comfortable night and still has not been defeated in the League since his return five years ago having now notched up 193 consecutive singles victories. Meanwhile NWSCA had a good win in the quarter-finals of the Knockout Doubles Cup as they defeated defending champions Gresham School 5-1. NWSCE lost 0-6 to Goblins.
NWSCD hosted Pirates and with Pirates leading the first division match 5-3, Barry Evans looked like sealing the match for them as he clawed his way back from two sets down and led the decider 10-6, but strong hitting from Mary Sawyer saved the first two match-points, before Evans served off the
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NW Town F.C. MATCH REPORTS
The last two weeks of November saw the 1st team only play once, losing at home to Beccles 3-1 when they led for much of the game from a Broom free kick. It was a good performance from the team, who despite being on a losing streak, worked hard, played some excellent football at times and deserved something from the game. To improve Town’s fortunes they welcome into the squad Broom and Wheeler from Cromer and Aylsham respectively, and 30
table on the fourth. A fluke net-cord at 11-10 gave Sawyer the win to keep NWSCD alive. The doubles continued the tense finish to the night as Jack Bramwell and Andy Marsh saved four set points to take the first set of the doubles 12-10. It was then Joe Kirkup and Philip Stone’s turn to save a total of seven set points as they came back from 4-10 to take the second set 14-12. The Pirates needed three chances to take the third 12-10 and they took the fourth 11-8 to wrap up a close 6-4 match win.
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The Local Pick Up Points for the full Fit Together walk programme are North Walsham and Stalham Libraries. also Stroud who joins the management team, all of whom need to help the team climb the table from joint bottom. They face Sheringham away on the 8th December – please come and support the team.
The reserves have lost their last 3 matches albeit against good opposition including Mulbarton and Easton who are 1st and 2nd respectively. Prior to that they had beaten Thorpe Village 4-1 with a double from Edwards, and sit 5th in Division 3. They face Easton at home on the 8th and Loddon away on the 15th December.
The ‘A’ side have continued their mixed form
with a 3-0 home defeat to East Ruston in the league in a Friday night game following a convincing 2-0 home victory against Mundesley in the Benevolent Cup to make the quarter finals. Goals came from Dunlop who has now scored 6 this season and Lamb who now has 2. They face Horning on the 1st, Corpusty on the 8th and Corpusty again on the 15th December.
The Sunday side lost 4-1 in their last game but had beaten Rollesby the previous week in the Sunday Senior Cup 7-1, with a hat-trick for Wilton, to make the last 8 of the competition. They now face arguably the number 1 ranked team left in Windmill FC from the Yarmouth league. They face Marlborough in the league cup on the 9th and Sprowston in the league on the 16th December.
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North Walsham and District Branch of Cats Protection
On 17 November we held our Christmas Sale in the St Benets Hall, North Walsham and I am happy to report that £1623.32 was raised for the cats in our care. Despite the rain, the sale was very well attended and a steady stream of customers passed through the doors.
We always enjoy this event as so many friends and fellow cat lovers come and support us and those who have had cats from us update us with news of their beloved companions. Cats like Vikki, re-homed by us in 2004, had always lived outside until she came into care but now never attempts to set a foot outdoors, even when she goes round the country with her family in their caravan. Vikki sends us postcards from the many places she visits and is a much travelled cat. Also, looking at photographs of two kittens which left for a new home in the summer with two of our new volunteers, Rachel and Ant, and seeing how much they have grown; or talking to the couple who asked for our help, having bought a holiday cottage and discovering they had a feral colony living close by, which was rapidly increasing in size and using their garden as a toilet. They trapped all the cats, took the adults to be neutered and brought the kittens to us to be re-homed. So many stories we could tell and so many cats we have helped over the years.
If you are looking for a cat or kitten please give a call on 01692 535858. Alternatively you can visit www.cats.org.uk/northwalsham for a description and photographs of the cats before giving us a call on the above number.
If however you are interested in receiving help to neuter your cat/ kitten please ring 07880 256948 (to see if you are eligible for a voucher). Nimrod - looking at him now it is hard to believe he was underweight and poorly when he arrived in care
NORTH WALSHAM IN BLOOM
Our autumn planting has gone extremely well and in fact everything was finished ahead of schedule.
Although in Vicarage Street two trees have been uprooted in the tubs. Everything else is starting to look good with the sorry exception of our poor cross in the Church Yard. We are finding that the pigeons are having a field day with our young pansies. They have stripped all the buds and leaves. We are at the moment at a bit of a loss as to what to do about this. Current thinking is that we will leave them for a week or two and see if they make any sort of acceptable recovery, otherwise we shall have to think again and maybe replant the whole bed. The situation is not helped by dog owners allowing their dog’s free range of the Church Yard. Large paws (and small paws) are flattening the plants. Some people seem to think that this is entirely acceptable, even though there is a notice on the entrance gate asking people to keep dogs on leads. The site is after all consecrated ground. This of course brings me to the on going problem of dog waste. When we work on these beds, sometimes in not very good weather, we have a bag for our weeds and pruning’s and another for dog waste. Sometimes the dog waste bag contains more than our garden bags, and working on these beds, including the precinct, is at times quite unpleasant. Some of our ladies have refused to help with these two areas, and who can blame them?
Christmas is coming…………..
The tinsel is out, the tree is up and fairy lights are a plenty! In the canine and feline world however, Christmas is not such a fun time. There is sometimes a lot of disruption to everyday life with more people in the house, some of them not very well known. The cat’s usual sleeping place on the spare bed is suddenly unavailable and there is a great big tree in the front room! So, sometimes our pets get upset at Christmas and when you really stop to think, it’s no surprise why. With so much sudden change, a dog or cat with an already nervous disposition may well be tipped over the edge and start protesting with strange and somewhat unwelcome behaviours. Cats may start to urinate or ‘scent mark’ in the house, they may become more vocal and start picking fights with their housemates – of any species. Dogs tend to get vocal and disruptive; the tree may be used as a lavatory, after all that’s what trees are for outside – silly humans for bringing them inside! There are things you can do to relive the stress on your pets but most of all you need to consider them in your plans. Try to keep their routine as close to ‘normal’ as possible. Provide an alternative bed if the spare room is unavailable, maybe a crate with a blanket draped over. The cat may insist on sleeping on top of the wardrobe for the duration of the festivities, let them, as this is where they feel comfortable with everything that is going on.
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Some other tips for Christmas with animals Don’t buy a pet as a present – so many end up as unwanted gifts and in rescue homes by New Year. Don’t feed your dog chocolate – it is toxic to dogs – they can become extremely unwell and some quantities of dark chocolate can be fatal. Provide a den or use a plug-in calming device (available from the surgery) to ease the nerves of stressed animals when everyone arrives for Christmas. Keep routines as normal as possible If you are worried about your pet’s behaviour during Christmas or at any other time during the year do get in touch with the nurses at Sheringham for some sound advice.
We would like to wish all of our clients a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year
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Suffield Close North Walsham £750 pcm
Recently modernized detached bungalow near popular market town. Comprises; entrance hall, lounge with dining area, kitchen, conservatory, two bedrooms (ensuite to master), shower room, separate WC, garage, driveway, front and rear gardens. Unfurnished and available NOW.
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£217,000
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REDUCED TO SELL - MOTIVATED VENDOR
High View Park, Cromer OIEO £275,000
A stunning 3 bedroom detached bungalow boasting a large private corner plot garden which has far reaching views towards the sea. Internally the property is presented to a high standard including 2 en-suites, living room and sitting room, detached garage and much more. NEW ON
The Street, Happisburgh
£800 pcm
Mundesley Road Trunch OIRO £275,000
A stunning 2 bedroom detached converted barn situated within mature private garden, in a rarely available and highly sought after location. The property boasts character and charm with, exposed wooden beams, vaulted ceilings, exposed brick feature walls, and a log burning stove. NEW ON
Thorpe Market Road Roughton £625 pcm
Take a look inside this extended three bedroom bungalow you will be amazed at just how big and just how nice this property really is. The current owners have extended the original accommodation to create a large stunning 25ft x 21ft living room.
A beautiful property situated in a popular village which comprises; entrance hall, living room, dining room, modern fitted kitchen, master bedroom with en-suite, two further bedrooms, a forth bedroom/office, family bathroom, gardens and parking. Unfurnished and available NOW.
A large, modern CHARACTER COTTAGE in a sought after village within easy reach or Cromer. The property comprises; lounge, dining room, modern kitchen and bathroom, three bedrooms, large gardens, driveway parking and oil central heating. Unfurnished and available NOW.
West Cliff, Sheringham
Beach Road, Cromer
Colby Corner, Colby
NEW ON SEA VIEW
£575pcm
With stunning sea views and parking this 2 bedroom apartment in popular Sheringham is available to rent unfurnished immediately. The propertycomprises; entrance hall, lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom, parking and gas central heating.
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£395pcm
A GROUND FLOOR one bedroom flat close to the Town and beach. The property comprises; secure entry phone, entrance hall, lounge with kitchenette, bedroom and modern white bathroom. Gas fired central heating, unfurnished and available NOW
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£950 pcm
A three bedroom detached character house with separate one bedroom self contained detached annex set within large private gardens along a quiet gravel road. The property is very well presented through out and offer to let from January on a furnished or unfurnished basis.
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Front Street, Worstead
£164,995
NO ONWARD CHAIN and Character and Charm in abundance a viewing is essential to fully appreciate just how special this 3 bedroom cottage really is. Situated within the heart of this highly sought after conservation village which has excellent transport links via the local train station. NEW ON
The Common, Hanworth
£525 pcm
A well presented two bedroom character cottage in a popular village. The property comprises; entrance hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, two double bedrooms, driveway and gardens. The property benefits from field views and open fire. Available now on an unfurnished basis NEW ON
Rosebery Road, Cromer
£595 pcm
A semi detached house which benefits from being close to amenities and public transport. The property comprises;entrance hall, lounge, kitchen, conservatory, two bedrooms and bathroom. Driveway for 2 two cars, gardens, gas central heating, unfurnished and available NOW.
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North Walsham Times #412 8th December 2012