North Walsham Times 509

Issue 509 17th December 2016

Covering North Walsham, Aylsham and surrounding villages in association with the Cromer Times and Sheringham Independent

Christmas Lights

This year’s Christmas lights were switched on in the town at the end of last month.

The lights were turned on by Her Britannic Majesty's former ambassador to Colombia, Sir Thomas Duggin and his wife, Lady Jeanette, who were accompanied by Barry Hestor, the town’s Mayor and Roger Hopkinson, the Town Crier.

Sir Thomas, who served as ambassador between 2001 and 2004, and his wife have lived in North Walsham for six years. Lady Duggin runs a business, My Specialities Ltd, making 'Lady Jay's preserves'. They were joined by hundreds of people in the market place for the laser led countdown, which saw the market cross illuminated with icicles and jets of snow.

The day began with the volunteers meeting at 8am to get everything set up in time for the entertainment to start at 3pm.

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Christmas Lights

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The afternoon's entertainment included singer guitarist Helen Bloomfield, Two's Company, Manor Road school choir and The Invidia choir, with Dick Hutchinson from North Norfolk radio acting as the compere throughout the afternoon until the switch on, which was then followed by carol singing, accompanied by the town’s Salvation Army Band.

Father Christmas was also in attendance and rode through the town on his sleigh provided by the town’s Round Table.

New lights this year included features made by students at Yarmouth College, including a tree on top of St Nicholas Church. There was also a Christmas tree on 4a Market Street, which was kindly donated to The Lights Committee by North Walsham Garden Centre.

This year’s window competition saw more businesses entering and after judging took place, Good Reflections in the Market Mews were announced as this year’s winner.

Lights Chairman Colin Jeary added 'Due to the fact we had more lights this year, it meant that the volunteers, normally around ten, started erecting the lights in mid October to make sure that the lights were ready for the switch on.'

He added 'The Lights are funded entirely by donations from businesses in the town and on the industrial estate, and from the street fair.

The Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank everybody who donated especially NNDC for free parking and barriers, NWTC, North Walsham Garden Centre, Trevor Charles Van Hire, The Music Hut, North Norfolk Radio, The White Swan & Café Kitale.

As Chairman, I would like to thank all the committee and volunteers, many of whom have been involved for over 10 years, for their support over the past year, which have seen us move storage locations as well as erecting this year’s lights. All of us are volunteers and do what we do for the people of the town and visitors, so we hope our work is appreciated.

The committee are now taking a few well-earned Sunday's off before we start dismantling once again on Sunday 8 January to store them for 2017.

Colin Jeary, Chairman, North Walsham Christmas Lights

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ANOTHER FANTASTIC YEAR

Once again, the generosity of the residents of North Walsham and the surrounding area has enabled the Poppy Appeal to achieve a remarkable total.

To date we have raised over ÂŁ16.250.

As well as praising the local residents’ and visitors’ generosity, I must express my gratitude to all the shops and businesses who hosted our collection tins, the local schools who raised an incredible amount this year and a great team of helpers who, together with staff from Sainsbury and Waitrose, manned collection points in both stores for two weeks.

We have already passed the total raised in the year to 1 September 2016 and this helps ensure the Royal British Legion can continue to serve present and former members of our armed services whenever the need arises.

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For some people, growing older can bring about social isolation, anxiety, frailty and loss of independence.

Age UK Norfolk is the first and most trusted port of call for so many older people and their families. Volunteers are the lifeblood and backbone of the local charity, which is calling for new volunteers to help them continue supporting older people in Norfolk, just like Roger Parsons.

Roger retired to Sheringham after a long and varied career in the ministry. He was ordained in 1969 and led two London parishes, in Clerkenwell and Hoxton. Today, Roger lives in a care home in North Walsham and finds that he now needs some support from others. Roger has regular visits from Brenda Barnes, an Age UK Norfolk Advocacy volunteer. Brenda helps to keep his finances and paper work in check – including tracking down his will.

Brenda said, “From my work in banking, I was used to dealing with money and filling in forms and I thought, ‘I could do this for other people’, so I decided to become a volunteer.�

Last year, the Age UK Norfolk Advocacy service carried out 3,487 home visits and helped people to deal with a combined total of ÂŁ27,440, of personal debt, which for some older people could mean the difference between heating and eating.

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North Norfolk Chorale : Wed 7.30 – 9.30 pm Methodist Church, Grammar School Road, North Walsham for part singing – all voices welcome. Contact: Rosemary Jackson 01603 279541 – email : rosemary.a.jackson@gmail.com.

Nth Walsham Hockey Club – based at the artificial pitch at Cromer Sports Centre. Training – Women & Men Mon 7.30-9.00, Under 15s/U13s Mon 6.30-7.30. Under 11s Fri 5-6 at North Walsham Sports Hall. For info ring Jo Todd (01692) 404440 and Chris Wilde (01263) 721120. www.northwalshamhockey.co.uk Arthritis Care meet in Community Centre on 3rd Thurs of every month at 2.30pm. Everybody always welcome.

Nth Walsham Young Farmers Club meets Tue 7.30pm at Rossi’s Sports Centre. Contact 01603 731307 Diabetes UK North Norfolk Voluntary Group meets on the fourth Thursday of each month (except December) at Cromer Methodist Church Hall at 7.30pm. Varied programme of speakers - meetings open to everyone.

Further info contact Jackie or David on 01692 405492.

Royal British Legion North Walsham Branch meetings in the Community Centre at 12.30pm with lunch provided on 2 March, 1 June, 7 September, 2 November and 7 December 2016. Carers, Spouses or Partners are welcome to attend. Please bring raffle prize to help offset the cost of lunch. Contact: 01692 406501.

Cash Bingo every Sun at 7.30pm and Whist Drives every Tue, Wed & Fri 1.45pm at Mundesley Bowls Club, Pavilion, Northfields, High St, Mundesley. All welcome.

North Walsham Market Cross W.I. meet every second Wed of month at St. Nicholas Room. New start time 7.30pm North Walsham & District WI meet every first Tues of the month, 2pm, Community Centre. Visitors welcome.

New Life Church meet at N Walsham Community Centre at 10.30am, please feel very free to join us! More details at www.newlifenorthwalsham.com or call 01692 406050 North Walsham & District Historical Society meet on the first Thursday of each month at 7 30pm in the St Benet’s Hall. Speakers talk on a variety of historic topics, generally of local interest. Visitors are always welcome The Salvation Army, Hall Lane, North Walsham, NR28 9DT - Sunday Family Worship at 10am, Special afternoon meetings as advertised, Mondays 'Army Bears' (parents & toddlers) 9.30am, Lunch Club 12.30pm, Friendship Club 1.45pm, CLIC (ages 7-12) 4.30pm, Thursdays 9.30am 11.30am, Coffee morning & Sale 1.45pm(1st & 3rd weeks) - for more info contact Major Richard Durrant on 01692 652263 or richard.durrant@salvationarmy.org.uk Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity (SANDS) support meeting for parents/families. 3rd Thursday every month 7.30pm at the Friendship Hall in Aylsham. Check website for further info www.norfolksands.org.uk North Walsham Spiritualist Centre 6.30pm - 8pm every Sunday in the St John's Ambulance Hall, Bacton Road, North Walsham. All welcome.

North Walsham & District Horticultural Society ‘Gardeners Club’ 3rd Thurs each month in Jubilee Room, NW Com Centre 7.30pm. Mrs M Marjoram 01692 402808 North Norfolk Speaker's Club every other Wed 6.45pm at N Walsham High School, Spenser Avenue. www.nnsc.co.uk, northnorfolkspeakersclub@gmail.com or Jo 01692 405946 North Walsham & District Lions Club Bingo every Wednesday evening at the Community Centre New Rd North Walsham - eyes down at 8pm. Contact Lion Elize Wheeler (Secretary) on 01692 219459 or 07788 940909’ W.E.A. Tuesdays at North Walsham Community Centre 10-11.45am. Contact Eric Craker on 01692 405651.

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.

Mundesley Community Choir meet Tuesday at 7.30pm at Mundesley Methodist Church, Cromer Road, Mundesley. New members always welcome - male and female. Further details: Janet on 01263 722022’ 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 at 10.30am Morning Worship, Holy Communion on 1st Sunday of month, coffee after all services.

Monday – Welcome Fellowship at 2.30pm, Sept to May followed by tea and chat. All Welcome 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.

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Non-members welcome to attend, entrance fee £2.

Details from Membership Secretary Marilyn Nevill 01263 721570 See U3A website at www.u3a.org.uk Voyager is a community group for adults meets in the St. Nicholas Room North Walsham, every Wednesday.

The day is in 3 parts, 10am – 12noon for informal activities and refreshments. 2 course lunch at 12 (book by 11.45am), afternoon session begins at 2pm with different activities . Contact Linda 07541 795133 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 Congregational Church Hall, Cromer Rd, N Walsham on Tuesdays 9.30 till 11.30am (£1.50 per adult & 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 North Walsham Air Training Corps - Monday and Thursday evenings 19.00 - 21.30 Manor Road Junior School, North Walsham. Open to girls and boys aged 13 - 18. For further information contact 01692 503033 (parade nights only Mon & Thurs) North Walsham New Road Bowls & Snooker Club.

New members welcome. Bowls season starts in April.

Snooker played all year round. Membership Sec Mrs A Wilkinson 01692 500710 & Mr R Ullman 01692 630997.

The Rotary Club of North Walsham meets every Monday at The Scarborough Hill Hotel, Old Yarmouth Road, North Walsham, NR28 9NA . Further info from Secretary Richard Walker on 01263 722401. 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 Baby & Toddler groups at Kingfisher Kids Club The sessions are play based with the opportunity to get together, have a coffee and chat with other mums, dads and carers. Mon - Story Cafe – 9am – 10.30am £1.50/child. Wed - Music Group – 9am – 10am £1/child.

Fri - Baby & Toddler group – 9am – 11.30am £2.50/family.

Drop in basis - Term time only - first session FREE Parkinson UK, Aylsham & North Walsham Support Group.

Meet second Tues each month 10.30-12.30 at the Sacred Heart Church Hall, Kings Arms St, North Walsham.

Contact Terry 01692 406486 Dance for Fun Dance For Fun at Smallburgh Village Hall.

Children's fun dance classes incl ballet, tap, disco and gymnastic dance. Wed 6pm to 8pm. For children 5 and over. Just £12 a month. Call Maria or Tracy evenings on 01692 590787 or just come along The Regal Fight Club Martial Arts Studio, MMa classes Mon, Wed Thurs and MMa striking Friday, all 6pm till 8pm, Call 07876 198898 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.

Queen Elizabeth Village Hall, Ruin Rd,Worstead. £2/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 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 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 on an appointment basis by contacting the Curator/Custodian of the museum Dave Pollitt ddavepollit@aol.com 07795 261326 / 01692 406261. Come and explore our fascinating history of service to the public.

Fledgeling Music classes - friendly, dynamic, energetic and fun. A unique experience your child will love! Who for?

Children aged 4 months to 4 years. FREE taster class, members pay only £4, younger siblings £2 babies of older siblings FREE. Paid half termly. www.fledgelingmusic.co.uk, Contact Lorna 07500 221121 or info@fledgelingmusic.co.uk Sheringham Stroke Support Group for anyone who has suffered a stroke. Meets fortnightly Wednesdays 2.15pm 4pm at Sheringham Methodist Church on Cromer Road.

Further information Harvey Pitcher 01263 512328’ North Norfolk Speakers Club meets every other Wed, 7pm at North Walsham High School. Dates and further info visit www.nnsc.co.uk or contact Gillian 01692 650250 North Walsham Cage Bird Club held on 3rd Tuesday of the month at 8pm at Felmingham Village Hall. Everyone welcome. Further info contact Sandra on 01692 404750 Music in Motion at Victory Swim and Fitness N.Walsham Mon at 10am and Tue at 9.30am and 10.30am (half price swim) and at Elephant Playbarn, Knapton Wed 10am and 11am Wednesday morning (half price play). Courses start from £3/session and are booked in blocks of 6 and 12 weeks.07946862095 for details Bittern DX Group – Local amateur radio group currently holding our meetings at the Erpingham Arms on the last Thursday of the month (not The Roman Camp at Aylmerton) with regular field events throughout the year, find out about us on our Website www.bdxg.org.uk or Email info@bittern-dxers.org.uk St. Benet's Trefoil Guild (Guiding for Adults) meet at Guide H.Q. 4th Monday of the month 2pm Contact Ann Russell 01692 405295 for details Sheringham Singers Tuesdays 2-4pm Lighthouse Community Church Sheringham. New singers always welcomed to this friendly ladies choir. Ro Curtis 01263 768126 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 Gresham Village Park Sunday Market and Carboot first Sunday of every month. Gates open to public at 10am, stall holders and market traders 8am onwards to set up.

Pitches £5. All proceeds go to raising money for the Play Park and Pavilion. Further details contact tomtye@myway.com or on 07765633549. NR11 8RT Martial Arts Judo - Tue nights - well established and friendly club. Millfield Primary School, N Walsham, Hazel 01263 579345 Colby and Banningham WI - meet at Banningham village hall second Wed of the month - ex Aug. Starts 7.20pm, includes a speaker or a demonstration; sometimes we have a hands-on "have a go" evening and always ending with a tea/coffee and cake. Ladies of all ages welcome, pop along to discover more. Contact Tel: 01692 538241 Cromer Chamber Orchestra is looking for players (no age limit) all sections woodwind, brass, strings. We meet at The Belfrey Arts Center Overstrand on Mon eve at 7pm (school term). No audition necessary. 01263 511600 Junior Tennis Coaching - 9am in the Sports Hall at the High School. All equipment is supplied and all children are welcome. Contact Mike 01692 402665 or 07415 798819 ‘Walsham Writers' Group small, friendly group of writers.

Meet every 2nd Thurs to share our writing, inspire one another and offer constructive criticism. If you would like to try us out please contact us for further details please contact Hayley, via email: walshamwritersgroup@gmail.com Skeyton Zumba every Thursday at the Village Hall 6.30pm - 7.30pm - come along to Zumba and party your way to a new shape. Shape and tone your body the fun way. All levels of fitness welcome. £5 per class. Julie 07592 535477 REME Association Cromer & District Branch meetings held on the 1st Wednesday of each month at Halsey House, Norwich Road, Cromer. Ex REME personnel please do come and join us. Tel 01263 512450 Ruby's Prize Bingo – on the first Saturday of each month at 7.30pm at Lower Southrepps Social Club Continued on page 10...

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Mundesley Brownies Gain Their Badges

Animal Magic Dog Club were delighted to host visits from Mundesley Brownies in order that they could gain their Friends to Animals badge. The Brownies attended sessions hosted by Animal Magic trainers where they learnt how to look after a dog, from grooming, feeding and exercise to when to go to the vets. They learnt about the importance of training dogs and enjoyed putting their new found skills into practice around an agility course.

They were also taught about the needs of puppies, which was particularly appropriate for one lucky Brownie, who’s fortunate enough to be collecting her very own puppy in December.

Group leader Debbie Wright said “the Brownies all thoroughly enjoyed their visits to Animal Magic, we are very grateful that they generously donate their time to us”

Mundesley Brownies were awarded their Friends to Animals badge on 17 November.

For more information please visit the Girlguiding website at www.girlguiding.org.uk or call Debbie Wright on 01263 720540.

Animal Magic Dog Club based near North Walsham would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and will return in the New Year for another term of training for puppies, junior and adult dogs. For more information on the club and classes available please visit our web site www.animal-magix.co.uk or call Kathy on 01263 720730.

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The pupils at Millfield Primary School in North Walsham, enjoyed a thrilling visit from Jack Trelawney the author of ‘Kernowland’ and ‘Thirteen Series’ books. Mr Trelawney captivated the children with a slide show about his stories and presented his website, which showed how to create Surround your day with elegance and their own ‘animal’ romance on your special day. mutant characters.

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The children were so fascinated by the creative and imaginative stories, which Mr Trewlawney read out to them, that they were more than happy to sit and listen through break time!

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WEA – Aylsham Branch Spring Course - Gardens through History, Tutor – Shelagh Ashe - the course follows the history of garden from the ancient civilisations to the present and relates the development of the garden to history, philosophy, art and literature. Every Wed from 18 Jan 2.30pm The Friends Meeting House, Pegg’s Yard, Red Lion St, Aylsham NR11 6ER. £48 for 9 sessions, payable at second session (some concs available subject to receiving certain income based benefits).

Contact Fiona Scott 01603 279166 or email weaaylsham@gmail.com

Traditional Service of Lessons and Carols Sunday 18 December 3pm St. Mary's Church, Antingham followed by refreshments. All welcome

St Margaret’s Church, Thorpe Market - Christmas at St Margaret’s starts Fri 9 Dec 7pm - Cantamus choir will perform their 2016 Christmas Concert with a selection of seasonal music.

Sun 18 Dec 6.30pm a traditional carol service by candlelight. A group of instrumentalists will augment the organ. Any players wishing to join us contact info@thorpemarket.org.uk.

Keep your small furries safe this winter

Christmas Cash Bingo at Antingham Village Hall 15 Dec - eyes down 7.30 pm. Raffle

Edingthorpe Christmas Coffee Morning Sat 10 Dec 9.30am to

12noon at St Nicholas Rooms, St Benets Hall, Vicarage St, N Walsham NR28 9AT - Cake Stall, Bric-a-brac, Homemade Christmas Wreaths. In aid of All Saints Church Edingthorpe

New Year’s Eve - Marc James at North Walsham Community Centre Tickets £15 inc food. Tickets are going fast and must be booked in advance as they are strictly limited.

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1. If possible move the hutch into the garage or shed. If not, increase the insulation around the hutch by raising the hutch from the ground, covering with a thick blanket and tarpaulin to protect it from the elements.

2. Ensure that the hutch has plenty of soft dry bedding such as straw and hay that your pet can get cosy in.

3. Check that your pets water bottle doesn't freeze.

4. Provide food and water to last throughout the night.

5. Give your small furry a microwaveable heat pad to last the night, these are safer than electric heat pads.

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What are the risks of DIY Wills?

A recent report from the Solicitors for the Elderly has focused on the risks of Kerri-Anne DIY Lasting Watson Powers of Attorneys and Wills. With the ever growing power of the internet and the constant desire to make financial savings, the amount of DIY legal forms on offer has never been greater, so what are the risks and is the potential short-term financial benefit worth not seeking professional advice?

Why is my Will important?

Having a Will ensures that all of the savings and assets that make up your estate are distributed in the manner that you intend after your death. Making sure that your friends and family are provided for in whatever way you see fit. If you die before making a Will your estate will be distributed in accordance with the Intestacy Rules which can be unjust and unfair.

What are the risks of a DIY Will?

Many DIY Will making facilities are now offered online and by several companies allowing you to do it yourself. You can buy 'Will making kits' from high street shops or fill out online forms. The seeming benefit of this DIY method is primarily the cost.

• Mistakes in drafting your Will Inaccuracies in drafting can lead to partial intestacy i.e only some of your estate goes where you want and the rest is distributed under the intestacy rules. For example: "I leave £10,000 to my daughter" but your estate is worth £50,000 and you haven't specified where the rest should go then the £50,000 would fall under intestacy rules to dictate who receives the remainder.

• Not witnessed correctly If a Will is not witnessed correctly then it can be rendered invalid, often with the error being irreparable, as the mistake is only discovered post death.

• Potential risk of being contested A DIY Will may be more susceptible to potentially being contested on grounds that at the time of making the Will you did not have the capacity to do so. A solicitor can get a doctor to provide a capacity assessment to prevent this and ensure the correct legal test of capacity is applied.

The DIY drafting may well be somewhat ambiguous and thus leave the Will open to being contested by jealous family members or the like.

• Complex family situations

With the increase of blended families and second marriages the 'simple' Will concept is becoming less common and the complexity of a Will may well depend on the make-up of your family. For example, if you cohabitate but are not married then you will not automatically have rights to a partners estate if the Will fails to stipulate what should pass to the survivor. If you get married after making a Will then the Will can be automatically revoked unless it expressly states otherwise.

• Changes in circumstances Sometimes, you might not consider a change in your circumstances requires your Will to be updated, but lawyers will know.

Take for example a scenario where you own an old piano which you would like your nephew to inherit the piano upon your death. You draft the Will yourself and gift the piano to him. A few years later you purchase a newer, much more expensive piano and sell the previous one you owned when you drafted the will, you don't think this is a problem

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For most people the purpose of drafting a Will is to give peace of mind and reassurance that your wishes will be respected in the future and to relieve the stress for family and friends during emotional times. The danger with a DIY Will is that you risk not doing either, leaving them instead with a costly legal minefield.

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Homemade Mince Pies

It's Christmas, so Head Chef Rene Llupar has given you his recipe for Mince Pies.Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at Mackenzie Hotels.

Ingredients - 1 jar of luxury mincemeat (600g) - 1 apple, grated - 1 lemon and orange, zested - Icing sugar for dusting Pastry - 380g plain flour - 260g unsalted butter, softened - 125g caster sugar, 10g for sprinkling - 1 large egg

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Ballroom & Latin Dance Classes every Monday 7.30pm8.30pm Improver's Level 1 and 8.30pm-9.30pm Beginner's at The Catholic Church Hall, King's Arms St., N Walsham, NR28 9JP. For further details contact Yvonne on 01263 824145 Painting Classes - Painting and Drawing tuition for all levels of painting competence from beginners to those experienced at Roughton Village Hall on Mondays 1.30pm to 3.30pm. £60 for 10 sessions. John Bardell 01603 456602 MS monthly Drop-In 10am - 12noon, last Thursday of each month at Sheringham Community Centre, Holway Road, Sheringham. Anyone affected by MS most welcome. Further details 01263 579453/ 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 Trunch Methodist Church Coffee Morning first Saturday every month 10am – 12noon cakes, bric-a-brac etc free admission Tel 01263 720145 Victory Explorers every Wed at the The Scout Headquarters 8.15pm - 9.45pm contact victory_explorers@hotmail.co.uk or 01692 406415. New members aged 14 - 18 years welcome Aged 13-17? Ever wanted to fly? Ever wanted to shoot? For free? Well now you can! Join North Walsham Air Training Corps for these opportunities inc adventurous training, gliding, Duke of Edinburgh awards, sports and much more. Visit www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets or call Officer Commanding Alan Stevens on 07979 075825, or visit us on a parade evening between 1900 - 2130 on Mon or Thur at the ATC Hut, N. Walsham Junior School, Manor Road Rock Buns and Rolling Pins is North Walsham's newest WI, meeting on the third Wednesday of each month at The Lounge, Cockerel House (formally the Cockerel Tea Rooms) at 7pm. Visitors welcome at £4 per meeting. Please contact us on rockbunsandrollingpins@gmail.com.

1st North Walsham Scout Group – Beavers - Tue 5pm 6.30pm & Sat 10.30am - 12.15pm. Cubs - Wed 6.30pm – 8pm & Fri 6.30pm – 8pm. Scouts - Tue 7pm – 9pm & Thur 7pm – 9pm. Info: membership@northwalshamscouts.org.uk NHS Cromer & District Retirement Fellowship meets every third Wednesday of every month between 2.30 pm and 4pm at Cromer Hospital. For more information call Caroline Jennings on 01263 510002 or just come along North Walsham Knit & Natter 2pm – 4pm 2nd Tue of the month at the Congregational Church Hall, Cromer Road, N Walsham. All welcome. Jenny Spenecer 07722 069979 Baby Yoga Classes in North Walsham and Cromer every Wednesday. For babies from 8 weeks till mobile. Eva Stone on 07557 905615 or mitchytitchyoga@icloud.com.

North Norfolk Amateur Radio Group (NNARG) meet every week on Thursdays 9am-12am at 88 Central Road, Cromer.

We can offer advice, workshop facilities and Amateur radio licence training up to advanced level. Ring Bill 01263 512377 or Charlie 01263 824275 for more info North Walsham Access and Independent Living Group meet every other month at St.Nicholas Rooms. Easy access for wheelchairs. Refreshments. Everyone welcome - new or old members. Sandra 01692 404750 or Lisa 01692 404021 North Walsham Photographic Group meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm at the Annexe in The Atrium.For further details please contact Rachel on 01692 406526 or email on rachel.farrow@care4free.net Woodlands Pre-School term time Mon 9am-3pm, Tue 9am–12noon, Wed 9am–12noon, Thur Closed, our 'Seedlings' Mother and Toddler Grouup is open 10am–

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- 1 egg for beaten for glazing Method 1. Place the flour and butter in bowl and rub till crumb consistency.

2. Add the sugar and egg to the mixture and mix together, take out of bowl to floured surface till ingredients comes together. Wrap in cling film and place in fridge to chill for 10min...

3. Placed the mincemeat into a bowl and add the grated apple and both zest and mix.

4. Pre heat 200C/220C..

5. Roll pastry to 3mm thickness, using a round cutter (10cm), cut 16 for bases, place each base into a greaseproof muffin tray.

6. Put a large tablespoon of the mincemeat mixture into each base.

7. Re-roll the excess pastry and using a cutter 12noon, Fri 9am-3pm. Places available for 2-5 year olds funding from 2 years old 'Good' OfSted report (May 2014).

Breakfast Club/After School Club. Lower St. Southrepps (in the school grounds) Contact Caroline/Dawn 01263 834148 or southreppsplaygroup@gmail.com The Good Companions Club, a social club for those over 60, meets at the Community Centre, North Walsham every Friday 1.30pm – 4pm – a varied programme of events, music, lunches, entertainment as well as raffles and games. Enquiries Joan 01692 405676 Walcott CVRA Coastline Village Hall every Wednesday 10am to 12 noon Coffee, tea and chat. Every Friday 7pm to 9pm Bingo. Also other activities including Lunch Club. For more detail call Donna 01692 651509 North Walsham Army Cadet Force Wednesday evenings 19.30-21.30, North Walsham High School, all boys and girls aged 13-18 welcome. For more info 01362 694515 Children & Young People @North Walsham Methodist Church, for details of many & varied activities. Contact Anne email anne_russen001@yahoo.co.uk or 07748039363 @yahoo.co.uk or 07748039363 Bradfield Cricket Club - Cricket Coaching for boys and girls 6-11 years - All welcome at N. Walsham Sports Centre 4pm till 6pm Sunday 15 February to Sunday 5 April - £4 per session. For more info contact penny.day1@yahoo.co.uk Minni House Club - we are a group of like-minded individuals who love all things miniature and anything to do with dolls houses. We all come from the North Norfolk area and meet 2nd Thurs each month at Bodham Village Hall, 2pm-4pm. Secretary Jan Boyden 01263 826970. New members are always welcome and we would love to hear from anyone who is interested in joining us.

North Walsham Friday Group - Mixed ability group for all ages, giving opportunities in a friendly environment for disabled people in NE Norfolk. 9.30am - 2.30pm at St. Benets Hall, N Walsham. Many activities run every week with outside visitors too. Users pay by personal budget of of a daily rate according to their need. Amanda 07799 307299 North Walsham and Area Scooterists meet 2nd Thursday of every month at 7.15pm at Bluebell PH, North Walsham.

Meet up with ride out (weather permitting). All welcome. More details on Facebook North Walsham & Bradfield Flower Club (NAFAS) meets in The Catholic Church Hall, North Walsham 2.30pm on 4th Thurs each month. Contact Glenis Dillon on 01692 404628 Meditation classes in Aylsham at the Friends Meeting House, Peggs Yard, NR11 6ER on Thursday lunchtimes from 12.30pm - 1.30pm, term time only North Walsham & Bradfield Flower Club (NAFAS) meet in The Catholic Church Hall, North Walsham at 2.30pm on 4th Thursday each month. Please contact Glenis Dillon on 01692 404628 for further information Mundesley Table Tennis Club meet in the Coronation Hall most Thurs from 7pm. All players from age 8 and of any standard of play welcome. 01263 722930 or 07828 175493 New beginners classes Tai Chi & Qigong – every Tue with Julian Wilde & Elaine Tattersall St. Benets Hall, Vicarage Rd, N Walsham, NR28 9DQ - Qigong 6.30pm - 7.30pm, £5 and Tai Chi 7.30pm - 8.30pm, £5. Join anytime. Contact Julian or Elaine tel. 01603 466120 visit www.taichi-norwich.co.uk or email taichischoolnorwich@gmail.com North Norfolk Pride Represents LGBT+ people in North Norfolk. See North Norfolk Pride Facebook page for information on our social events North Walsham Spiritualist Centre meets on Sundays 6.30pm-8pm at St John's Ambulance Hall, North Walsham Gresham Village Hall Table Top Sales on first Saturday every month from 3 October 2015 until 2 April 2016 - set up at

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8.30am, doors open 9am, tables £5. All proceedings to Hall funds – the hall is next to Gresham Church on East Beckham Lane NR11 8RT. Bookings and enquiries please call Mr D Logan on 01263 577691 T’ai Chi Qigong exercises and Sun Form for Arthritis on Tuesdays 2pm – 3.15pm at Roman Catholic Church Hall, North Walsham – newcomers welcome. For more information Tel 01692 403789 Cromer Orchestra welcomes new members especially string and brass players. We meet at the Belfry Arts Centre Overstrand on Monday evenings 7pm – 9pm. All we ask is that you bring your instrument, a music stand and lots of enthusiasm. Tel Norman Moor 01263 511600 North Walsham Farmers Market 10am-2pm every last Sunday of each month. A good range of stalls in the Market Place and half pitch fees donated to local charities. Free entry and Free Parking on Vicarage Street Car Park, Nigel 01692 409181 Nelson Quilters meet at the Community Centre, North Walsham 9.30am - 12.30pm on the 1st Wed in the month Dilham Jazz Workshop meets 8pm to 10pm on first & third Tuesdays each month at Dilham Village Hall. If you play an instrument or are looking to expand your playing ability by 'keeping your hand in' the workshop would be pleased to see you. Details from 07703 697397 or turn up on the night St Nicholas’ Parish Church, North Walsham Sunday services at 8am, 10am and 6.30 pm. All welcome. Sunday Kids meet at 9.45am in the church hall in term times. For more information please call Revd Paul Cubitt, Vicar, on 01692 406380 http://www.saint-nicholas.org.uk/ Cameo Café a dementia friendly cafe for people with dementia & their carers, friends or family or anyone who would like to meet new friends every Tuesday & Thursday 10am to 3pm at Furze Hill Resource Centre, 73 Happisburgh Rd, North Walsham . For more details telephone 01692 405239 or 01692 502708 or email enquiries@nwdementiasupportgroup.org.uk’ Line Dancing at Bacton-on-Sea Village Hall, Coast Road, Bacton every Monday morning 10am – 12noon. New dancers made welcome. Modern and traditional dances for all abilities.

Refreshments provided. £3/session. Jacqui 01692 581857 Tennis - ladies morning 10am at North Walsham Memorial Park every Monday. If you can play come along for a friendly game. Tel Sue 01692 535670 Alcoholics Anonymous meetings 8pm – 9pm every Monday and 8pm -9.30pm every Wednesday at North Walsham Methodist Church. Anyone who wants to stop drinking is welcome. Entrance on Black Swan Loke off Grammar School Road NR28 9JH. AA Helpline is 01603 621128 Mundesley and District SSAFAgettes meet 3rd Wednesday every month 1.45pm for 2pm to plan social activities and fundraising for SSAFA. Coronation Hall, 26 Cromer Rd., NR11 8BE. Come join us, meet new friends and help those that serve. 01692 400877 lambert.ja@icloud.com Cantamus Choir - Thursday 7.30. At St. Margarets Church, Thorpe Market. Join our friendly group, some ability to read music an advantage. New members always welcome. Further details to Katayoun 01263 833847 or katayounpd@gmail.com Ballroom Dancing Tithe Barn, Horstead Thur eves 8pm10pm ballroom, Latin and rock and roll dancing by the Wellington Dance Group. Very social, tea, coffee and biscuits at half time! Room for 10 couples and we have space for a further three. Please contact Marion on 01263 837512 or the leaders of the Club Mr & Mrs Cox on 01603 737907 North Walsham Congregational Church, Cromer Rd welcomes you to their Coffee Mornings 3rd Sat every month from January 2017. All funds raised for Window Fund Repairs

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North Walsham Historical Society

The Living History of Blickling Hall by R and E Scott

The December talk was in two parts.

Part 1 The presentation was in the form of a short play based on two characters from Blickling’s past. Cath the Kitchen Maid and Lord Lothian.

Both in costume of the 1930s.

Suddenly Cath (Liz Scott) burst onto the scene, she was very talkative in her broad Norfolk accent, and amusingly rambled between her origins, duties in the hall and various people with whom she came into contact.

She lived at Alderford, one of four sisters, all of whom slept together in the same bed. At Blickling Hall, her duties necessitated rising at 0600 to prepare the kitchen for the Cook. When Lady Astor visited the utensils had to be laid out in a special sequence. Lady Astor, an American, liked Marmalade and other exotic preserves, the sugar for which came from Fortnum and Masons and was collected from Aylsham Station by the Under Gardner, “Everybody should have an Under Gardner!”

Lord Lothian was a diplomat, when living at Blickling, he just liked to eat simple foods. For special four course dinners he liked to have Consume soup, (a word she had difficulty in pronouncing) which necessitated soaking and boiling beef stock for two days to reduce it to a clear liquid before serving. This resulted in his Lordship and guests having brown water, while the kitchen staff dined on meat and vegetables, ha!

Lady Astor insisted in having her menus written in French and particularly likes Souflas (again a difficult word) and sausage rolls, also Hors d’oeuvres (just as difficult).

For her weeks work she received 5/- plus one half day off (which she often didn’t get). She tried to encourage the ladies in the audience to join her on a Saturday evening at a dance at Aylsham, if they wished to meet a nice young man! One Saturday night she gained a criminal record by riding her bicycle without lights, for which she was fined 10/.

Suddenly Lord Lothian (Bob Scott) appeared in the doorway, saying that he believed he was in Blickling; not somewhere else. At this. Cath asked him if he was satisfied with her services, to which he replied “He was”, this prompted her to suggest that she be promoted, to which he replied “No”!

Part 2 At this point both character suddenly shed their play acting personas and revealed who they really are. Cath took off her maids cap and apron and spoke without her strong accent to explain that she is a Magistrate also a volunteer guide in the Hall specialising in the kitchen. She also has a GCE ‘A’ level in French. Lord Lothian explained that he is a Restoration Engineer, restoring old estate machinery to an as new condition for displaying in and around the Hall. Some of which were shown on the screen, a cupboard that hides a modern electric cooker, the Ruston and Hornsby oil engine and its associated water pump, plus the turn style gate that gives pedestrian access to the park.

Liz then asked us how much of the past half an hour was true - all of it, only half, or none of it.

She then said that all of it was true, with the one exception of the fine Cath received for riding her bike without lights. She explained that it was not Cath but Flo Widlow the former cook.

From there on, all of the information has come

from Post Cards, which have been turned into slides. Many areas shown have been completely neglected over the years or had been changed.

They are now being brought back into use.

Because the house is built on the footprint of the earlier Jacobean House, the perspective is incorrect, the side we see from the drive embracing the main entrance is in fact the side, the side seen from the garden is much linger and fits the front better. Also the servant’s quarters and the service areas are the two wings extending on each side of the drive, should have been placed at the back of the Hall.

The walled garden is being restored under the guidance of its specialist gardener Mike Owers.

Once it employed 17 gardeners, when peaches cost 2/6 d. Also some of the extensive green houses have been restored.

Several pictures showing how the gardens once looked, this included Lady Constance who ideas were very progressive, many of her ideas are still in evidence today, especial in the Parterre garden that leads on to the temple.

Young people are very much encouraged to participate in the activities.

A photograph showing Cath on her wedding day when she became Mrs Cathleen Grover nee Watts, The real Cath, is still with us at the age of 94, her character is very much as seen displayed this evening.

The Mausoleum located in the Great Wood, is the final resting place of Sir John Hobart 2nd Earl of Buckingham and both of his wives. Finally, the brick kilns still exist in the woods, they produced most of the bricks used for building the estate houses.

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Happisburgh Lifeboat Station

Four Decades of Lifeboat Service comes to an End

At midnight on 22 November, Happisburgh RNLI Station saw the end of an era when Cubitt Siely retired from the crew after 38 year service, which is the maximum time any crew member can spend on the crew of an inshore lifeboat.

In this time there has been 251 service launches saving 40 lives at Happisburgh. Cubitt almost stood down twice before, when he was 45 and 50 when each time the retirement age had been put up but this has not happened this time so after all these years he is retiring from the crew but not the station.

Cubitt joined the crew at the start of the season in 1979, this was when Happisburgh Lifeboat only operated from Easter to October each year and only in daylight. One of his first callouts was to an inflatable boat drifting off the coast at Walcott; on arrival on scene the crew spotted the inflatable, ½ mile off the beach. When they got alongside they found a seven year-old little girl crying in the bottom of the boat. This brought home to Cubitt why he had joined the crew and became part of the RNLI family.

In the late 80s he was passed out as a Helmsman by the Divisional Inspector.

Cubitt has always taken a full part in the

crew, working hard to improve on his own skills and help others do the same; in 1994 he was appointed to Senior Helmsman. There have been many changes over the years - the D Class Lifeboat operating all year round and 24hrs a day with improvement in equipment.

Another callout that sticks in his mind was to a Dive Boat 2.5 miles off the coast, which had lost nine divers. Happisburgh Lifeboat was called, along with Cromer and Sheringham Lifeboats, Happisburgh Lifeboat being first on scene with Cubitt at the helm and they soon found seven of the divers and picked them up.

He recalled how tight it was to get all seven divers and equipment onto the D Class Lifeboat. Cubitt coordinated the other lifeboats and helicopter and the other two divers were soon found and picked up by Sheringham Lifeboat before being taken to Sea Palling.

He remembers the great feeling of successful team work.

2009 brought the arrival of the Atlantic 75 on a two year trial, which in 2010 was made permanent. This meant more new skills to learn and the thrill of working as part of a team with the best equipment helped the station achieve their goal by pulling together. Cubitt remembers a call out on the Atlantic, with two other helmsmen as his crew, launching into a north-easterly force seven wind to the aid of a wind surfer - the launch was textbook with the boat and crew performing as one even though they were stood down by the Coastguard as the wind surfers had made it ashore safely.

Cubitt has never been far from the sea or Lifeboat - even on

Cubitt bringing Joan Mary safely back ashore for the last time

holidays he has spent time visiting other Stations around the country. He would start by speaking to the souvenir seller and after a few calls the crew would be there to show him round and chat about the way they work. He has always been impressed by the way in which the RNLI “family” support each other.

Cubitt will be missed from the crew. The Siely name will still be on the crew list with his daughter Charlotte, who has just passed out as Helm of the Atlantic Lifeboat, living up to her father’s high standards. She was joined by her brother on 16th November 2011, as soon as he turned seventeen; Cubitt junior is now working towards becoming a helm of the D Class lifeboat.

Cubitt had his last Sunday training exercise on 20 November, when he took the helm of Joan Mary with Charlotte Siely and Martin Gibbs as crew. They were to be joined by a Coastguard search and rescue helicopter but due to operational commitments were unable to join Cubitt. Cromer Lifeboat did come to Happisburgh to carry out an exercise before giving Cubitt the chance to take command of their Tamar lifeboat.

On returning to the beach Cubitt was sad to have arrived at retirement, “I will miss the team work, it’s not only on callouts that it makes a difference but also on exercises; not being part of the crew will be sad but I will remain on the station as part of the operation team”.

Tim Grimmer senior helm said “this is a fantastic commitment to life saving on the North Norfolk coast. Cubitt will be missed on the crew but we are glad he is staying part of the team at Happisburgh”.

To celebrate his retirement the Crew surprised Cubitt with a presentation party following his last training night on the crew.

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THE NORTH NORFOLK GARDENER MUM, DO I HAVE TO EAT BRUSSELS SPROUTS?

This is said to be the most popular whine at Christmas but why were Brussels sprouts voted the most hated vegetable in Britain? There are, in fact, many reasons why we should all eat more sprouts and they are also a very interesting vegetable, for example

• Sprouts contain high levels of vitamins A and C, folic acid and dietary fibre, and can help protect against colon and stomach fibre.

• An 80g serving of sprouts contains more vitamin C than an orange, and a cup of cooked Brussels sprouts contains only about 60 calories.

• The area covered by Brussels sprouts fields in the UK is the equivalent of 3, 420 football pitches.

• A team of scientist s and schoolchildren used the energy from 1000 sprouts to light a Christmas tree in London.

• In 2010, a new vegetable was created called

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the Flowersprout, a hybrid with kale that contained double the amount of vitamin B6 and vitamin C of an ordinary sprout.

A man once pushed a sprout to the top of Mt. Snowdon using only his nose.

A man from Sweden swallowed 31 sprouts in one minute.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge reportedly ate Brussels sprouts on their honeymoon in the Seychelles – the vegetable is supposed to be an aid to fertility.

Supplies are threatened this year due to the invasion of the diamond-back or cabbage moth.

Bernard Lavery of Wales grew a monster sprout that weighed in at 8.19 kg.

The freshest sprouts are green with a white base. If they are slightly yellow or brown it means they are getting old. Overcooking sprouts makes them smell like rotten eggs due to the high levels of sulforaphane they contain.

Sprouts are not the easiest vegetable to grow ourselves but if you fancy a go sow the seeds in April, in a small pot and germinate under cover or outside in an open cold frame. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, prick them out into modules or into a Knitters all over North Walsham have been busy making Christmas tray of multi-purpose Angels and bringing them to St Nicholas Church in North Walsham.

Christmas Angels

Each Angel carries a Christmas message. On 18 December they will be blessed and then distributed all over the area.

compost 7-8cm deep. Do not touch the stems, pick up the plants by their leaves only. Grow the young sprouts on until they are 10-12cm tall.

Prepare the previously manured land by forking it over and then tread firmly on the soil before planting the seedlings. Make holes with a dibber or trowel, 80-90cm apart, and set out your plants so that the seed leaves are level with the soil. Water thoroughly and let the water drain away. Press the soil back around the roots very firmly.

Keep the sprouts well hoed and protected from all the usual brassica pests. If you have pigeons in your garden or allotment, netting is essential.

As it is Christmas do you know...

‘What is green and goes camping?’

– A Brussels scout

‘Which vegetable is the strongest?’

– A muscle sprout

‘Why was the Brussels sprout sent to prison?’

– Because it was a repeat offender

Finally, If you are bored over the holiday there is a paper and pencil game called ‘Sprouts’ which looks interesting, see Wikipedia for the rules.

Bob Wilkinson

These little angels are a gift from ‘Churches Together’. They have been knitted and labelled with love.

It is hoped that they will be found and taken home and kept as a reminder that we live in a kind, caring community.

Christmas can be difficult for so many, missing loved ones, feeling lonely, or that Christmas just has too many expectations today that we cannot meet.

If you find one of our angels, please look after it, keep it warm and dry and hopefully the message you find will mean something very special to you.

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What a hoot!

Worstead Preschool recently enjoyed a visit from Happisburgh Owls.

‘We had a fantastic time getting up close to these beautiful birds. The children all got the chance to touch and hold the owls. We learnt so much about them and even got the chance to dissect an owl pellet.

We have been reading the book Owl Babies written by Martin Waddell, so having this visit brought the book to life.

and all the children thoroughly enjoyed it.

Thank you to Sandra and her team for letting us meet her wonderful owls - we had a very owlie time!’

One of the children said "I liked them coming, will they be here tomorrow?".

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What an experience it was

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AIR CADETS REMEMBER

Cadets from 2110 (North Walsham) Squadron Air Training Corps took part in the Remembrance Commemorations last month.

After selling poppies in Sainsbury’s on the Saturday, they attended the Remembrance Day service on the Sunday at St Edward’s Church, Badersfield, site of the World War Two RAF Coltishall. They marched to the church behind pipes and drum leading the veterans, with Cadet Corporal Elisha Drake carrying the Squadron banner, her first time performing this duty.

Air Cadets can be found at www.raf.mod.uk/ aircadets or by visiting the ATC Hut during parade evenings.

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After lunch, they were again on parade in North Walsham town, observing a two minute silence at the War Memorial in the park before marching to St Nicholas Church for a service of Remembrance with veterans, Army Cadets, and members of the Scouting Movement.

Cadet Sergeant Luca Wedge-Clarke laid wreaths from the Squadron at both St Edward’s and St Nicholas’ Church.

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Olivia’s Letter from the Queen

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Way back in May, the children at Kingfisher Kids Club were celebrating the Queen’s 90th Birthday.

They made crowns, baked and decorated cakes, dressed up, coloured pictures and made cards using various gems and craft resources. This was followed by a party for the children and party games. One of the children Olivia Bush, said to a member of staff “I wish I could really send my card to the Queen” as she drafted her own personal message to the Queen inside.

As this was such an honourable request a member of our staff team sent the card to the Queen at Buckingham Palace.

Having both forgotten about the card, the staff and children were very surprised when they received a letter with the Royal Crest on the envelope. It was from Buckingham Palace addressed to Olivia Bush, it was from the Queen Elizabeth with a thank you message “I send you my grateful thanks for the kind words you have sent to me on the occasion of my ninetieth birthday – Elizabeth R 2016”.

To the side of the card it said “The Queen hopes you will understand that, because of the enormous numbers of letters, cards and messages she has received in the last few months, it has not been possible to reply until now”.

Sue Shepheard –Club Supervisor said “We are very proud of the children at Kingfisher and were all very excited when Olivia opened the envelope, it was like Christmas coming early”.

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Happisburgh Lifeboat Station Helps The Spirit of Coltishall Association

Happisburgh RNLI Lifeboat Station volunteers came to the aid of The Spirit of Coltishall Association, not at sea, but with technical aid.

Happisburgh Lifeboat Station was donated a laptop computer by some American friends of Bronson Fargo, the previous Chairman who sadly died suddenly.

As we all know, computers are advancing all the time & the Station’s computer needed updating. Happisburgh Station were aware that The Spirit of Coltishall Association were in need of a computer to help run their Jaguar flight simulator video link. This was a great way to help other volunteers and keep Bronson’s memory alive.

On 12 November members of Happisburgh Crew went to the museum at Neatishead and had a very informative tour around and experienced the Jaguar flight simulator for themselves, before handing the computer over to the Association.

The Spirit of Coltishall Association was formed to foster the memory of RAF Coltishall and to maintain the station’s renowned spirit through providing members with social and other occasions to celebrate their comradeship through their connection with the station. The Association will also play a role in the preservation of the history and memory of RAF Coltishall.

Happisburgh RNLI, like many other lifeboat stations in the area, have a close connection to RAF Coltishall as the SAR helicopters were based at the station, which worked with all the local RNLI stations.

Happisburgh RNLI were pleased to come to the aid of The Spirit of Coltishall Association volunteers.

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Sport Centre.

of 120 gymnasts performed a number moves and routines in front of a massive

audience of approximately 350 adults and

children including Barry Hester, Mayor

of North Walsham who was supporting the event.

towards ongoing fundraising to help purchase equipment and facilities for the new gym, and it is anticipated that the club will take up its new home in July next year.

The Club will be looking for companies/ sponsorship who would like to have their banners on the walls inside the gym.

Alexis Thurston, Head Coach said ‘The

throughout 2016, and I hope that our success will continue to go from strength to strength, with some of our younger gymnasts showing real potential for the future’.

The Club raised a huge total of over £1200 on the day to go

coaches, including myself, were very proud of all the gymnasts’ behaviour, enthusiasm and performances on the day.

It was an amazing afternoon and I hope that everyone who attended enjoyed the display. The club currently boasts Norfolk, Regional and County Team Champions from competitions

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Please email admin@north-walshamgymnastic-club.co.uk for more information.

Timeline Antiques Centre

Quality pieces from the past, for your present and future pleasure

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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WROXHAM REMOVALS Light Haulage

DOMESTIC REMOVALS INDUSTRIAL & OFFICE RELOCATIONS

Tel & Fax (01603) 783032 Mobile 07785 912883

Ian Ash Joiner & Installer From Cabinets to Conservatories

Kitchens & Bathrooms Bespoke Furniture Made To Your Requirements Internal & External Improvements Velux Roof Lights Installed PVC & Wood Window Replacement

Tel. 01263 833798 Mob. 07771610349

M. R. R. Electrical Services

Installations - Rewires - Maintenance Work Condition Reports - Testing - Certification Part P Registered - Fully Insured No Obligation Free Quotations Call Martin on 01692 500662 or 07795 067568

AB SATELLITE & AERIAL SYSTEMS Sky Digital, Motorised Systems, Multi-point TV, Home Cinemas, House moves, Realignments, TV aerials, Telephone work - ex BT Engineer Approved fitter for JB Postle & Sons

SATELLITE

For free estimates call Andy

tel: (01692) 651528 mobile: (07776) 304615

R. OAKLEY

HAIR BY SUE

Painter and Decorator Ceramic Tiler Home Improvements

IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME NVQ 1, 2 & 3 QUALIFIED Hair Extensions Also Available FOR FREE CONSULTATION CALL

Tel: 404744 or Mobile: 07768 325540

01692 402472 or 07831348633

philip martin

Local friendly tradesman

gardening services

Misty or Broken Glass Handles, Locks & Hinges etc For UPVc Windows & Doors

External and internal work, including decking, door hanging, skirting, timber frame windows, flooring, dry walling, stud work, kitchen fitting, tiling and more.

all gardening work large or small free quotes. over 35 years experience please contact

01692 403020 or mob: 07941 564471

lawns cut, hedges and all garden maintenance

No job too small. For a free quote call:

07701 054734 or 01692 615102

Email: lhcarpentry801@gmail.com Find us on Facebook: L H Carpentry

COLOUR SERVICE ADVERTS NOW AVAILABLE CONTACT PETE on 07818 653720 or EMAIL advertising@rosevillapublications.co.uk

Call 01692 402592 or 07968195589 Email: lwp@live.co.uk

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For all Plumbing & Heating work No job too small

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COLOUR SERVICE ADVERTS NOW AVAILABLE CONTACT PETE ON

07818 653720 OR EMAIL

advertising@rosevillapublications.co.uk

DAVID CORK

Manufacturers & Installers of High Quality

PVCu Windows, Doors & Conservatories

Supply only, Supply and Install

Fascia & Guttering

FENSA reg Company ~ 10yr Guarantee Phone for No Obligation Quotation Tel/Fax: 01692 403313 mob: 07789 724242 email: dcork@homecall.co.uk

DANE FLOORING

GRIFFIN AUTOMOTIVE TEL: 01692 406272

Natural Gas & LPG Boilers / Fires / Cookers Installations / Servicing / Repairs System Power Flushing

0800 6190540 / 07706617461 A North Walsham Company

GRIFFIN AUTOMOTIV

TEL: 01692 40627

R Bell Tree Services

0800 6190540 0770 6617461

NPTC Qualified and Insured Tree Surgeons 5 Million Public Liability Consultancy, Tree Surveys & Reports Hedge Trimming & Stump Grinding

Natural Gas & LPG Boilers / Fires / Cookers Installations / Servicing / Repairs Tel: 01692 409080 Mob: Flushing 07818 418447 System Power Visit us at www.rbelltreeservices.co.uk AUnit North Walsham Company 6 Cornish Way, North Walsham NR28 0AW All Domestic & Commercial Work

All Aspects of Tree Work Undertaken 24hr Emergency Service Free Quotations Supplier Of Firewood

Specialist in Hardwood & Laminate Flooring Supplied & Laid Ceramic Wall & Floor Tiles

FREE NO OBLIGATION ESTIMATES

Over 20 years experience Telephone: 07919 364007 or 01692 583249 Email: dave@daneflooring.co.uk

We e accept

Roughton Hand Car Wash Car Wash from just £5

Just Pop in or Book to avoid waiting

Call 07826 642458

DON’T RISK PAYING HIGH BT CALL OUT CHARGES! FOR WIRING FAULTS OR BROADBAND PROBLEMS NEW/SHIFT EXTENSIONS IN HOME OR OFFICE LOCAL, INDEPENDENT ENGINEER OFFERS PROMPT SERVICE AT 1/2 BT PRICES

For free quotations call Mark

www.dunhamgroundworks.co.uk mark@dunhamgroundworks.co.uk

Steve Reynolds

BUILDING SERVICES * Extensions * Garages * Garden Walls * Conservatory bases * Alterations * Plastering * Tiling * Property Maintenance FREE QUOTATIONS

Tel: 01692 407021 Mob: 07747 033337

M.C. PAVING & LANDSCAPING 07884 493604

Groveland Farm Shop, Thorpe Market Road NR11 8TB

DRIVEWAYS ~ PATIOS PATHS ~ BRICKWEAVE FENCING ~ TURFING DRAINAGE ~ DIGGER WORK

15 YEARS EXPERIENCE

BOB THE GARDENER CERT.HORTICULTURE (RHS) NORTH WALSHAM’S LOCAL CRAFTSMAN

Tel: 01692 500757 Fully Insured

PC PROBLEMS? No problem!

Reliable, friendly, efficient service in the comfort of your own home.

Andrew Benn 01263 761133

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Tuition

Advice

MAINTENANCE PROPERTY SERVICES

Fencing / Concrete Pads Drainage Patios / Driveways / Decking Fascias / Soffits / Guttering Re-Felting Sheds & Summer Houses

Bathrooms & Kitchens Small Extensions Fully Insured Council Approved 15 Years Experience

T 01263 821461

www.sl-maintenance.co.uk

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AL-HAQQ’S KITCHEN

Tandoori Indian Takeaway FREE HOME DELIVERY in North Walsham on orders over £12

SEVEN DAYS A WEEK 5pm - 11pm

Special offer every Thursday Choice of set meal £7.50 or £7.95

Set meal (8 items inc salad & dips) £12.25 Every Friday - 25% discount cash & collect

Tel: 01692 404031 / 404071

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held at the Community Centre New Road, North Walsham

Mondays 10am & 12 noon Wednesdays at 5.30pm & 7.30pm Call Karen on 01603 405536

Steven Luxford

AL-HAQQ’S KITCHEN M L Garden Services Gavin Watson - Electrician Tandoori Indian Takeaway Hedge and grass cutting, tree New Installations Re-Wires Extensions Upgrades Maintenance Shed/Workshop HOME DELIVERY to Cromer,Supplies Suffield Park, Electrical Testing & Certification Roughton & Northrepps on orders over £12 (Delivery charge applies) Part 'P' Approved SEVEN DAYS A WEEK 5pm - 11pm Domestic Installer Special offer every Thursday Free Estimates Request Choice of setOn meal £7.50 or £7.95 Set meal (8 items inc salad & dips) £12.25 Industry Standard Insurance Backed Warranty Every Friday - 25% discount cash & collect

Tel: 01692 404031 / 404071

FLAT ROOFING SPECIALIST Cromer 487 Est. 30 years

High performance 3 layer built-up Felt Systems Fascias, Guttering & Re-decking

Call D.R.S. Roofing for a Free Estimate

Tel: 01692 652149 or Mobile 07770 422853 drsroofs@btinternet.com

work, fencing, garden clearance, general garden maintenance £1 Million Public Liability Insurance

07796134813 Maxlock50@hotmail.com

for all your computer needs

virus & spyware removal / repairs / broadband setup tel: 07500 062825 networking / pc health checks / software installs blue screen of death / bespoke programming email:thomas@tfcs.co.uk

please call for assistance

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Professional Painter & Decorator

All Interior and Exterior decorating References if required Mobile:

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J. E. PLASTERING & TILING

Ride on mowers Walk-behind Sharpening Service Competitive Rates Fully Insured

Unit 1A Melbourne House Bacton Road North Walsham NR280RA

Office 01692 402338 W/Shop 07799781858

Contact John 01692 406516 or 07442 677310

Creativity, originality and invention were the three principles behind a Latin project set for the Year 6 pupils studying Latin at Millfield Primary School this term. Mrs Price, who teaches the group of eleven, wanted to bring out the pupils’ creative side and produce a Roman game of their own design. The children are part of the ‘Classics for All’ programme and are using Barbara Bell’s Minimus books. Some of the children took inspiration from this and they each created imaginative games which included: Roman ‘Cluedo’ using the characters from the book, ‘Old Medusa’ card game, revamped Latin Game of Life, two children created their own version of games similar to Trivial Pursuit complete with

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homemade models, Latin Snap, Roman Snakes and Swords and a quiz board game complete with a spinning dial and counters to name but a few. Mrs Price organised an afternoon inviting the children from the Year 5 Latin group to play and experience the games. Each child was awarded a certificate for their hard work and creativity with three children receiving an Outstanding Achievement certificate. Todd Mitchell and Anya Quinn both received the awards for ‘Outstanding Design and Originality’ and Tilly Mason-Loan received the award for ‘Outstanding Design and Creativity.’ Mrs Price said, “I am so proud of the group, all of their ideas were absolutely amazing and so creative. It’s great to see how much they love the subject and I am looking forward to next terms masterpieces!”

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North Walsham and District Branch of Cats Protection

Hopefully, by the time you read this you will be looking forward to spending Christmas with families, friends (and pets if you have them) and wondering what 2017 will bring. We would therefore like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy Christmas and a Healthy and Prosperous New Year.

As we look back over the year, we remember the challenges we have all faced and also the things we have achieved. Cats and kittens that have come into care have found lovely new homes and it is always a pleasure to learn how they have adapted to the changes in their lives. Nevertheless, we still have many waiting for that special person to come and claim them. In the meantime, we have had the pleasure of caring for them, watching the timid ones learn to trust people, the ones with health problems recover, and the kittens develop their individual characters. Although we miss them when they leave, we are happy to know that they can continue to thrive and grow in a home environment.

We have also been able to help many in our area by offering our special neutering vouchers for those people on low incomes and benefits and, during 2016, have already helped over 250 cats and kittens. When money is left to the branch we have to plan how it should be spent and we believe this is one way of making good use of any money we receive. While there is still money in this “kitty” we will continue to do so. We have also used money left to the branch to replace some of our pens, which makes life easier for our fosterers and gives the cats more space.

One of our supporters recently overheard a remark that their charity, unlike Cats Protection, spent the money they received on their cats and not on administration.

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Rest assured, any money that we receive is spent entirely on the cats. We are all volunteers, and n one of us claim any expenses for the work that we undertake on behalf of the charity. The bulk of the money we raise is spent on veterinary costs, special food for cats that have health problems and cat litter.

None is wasted.

Rachel, Ant and friends and family had a very busy time at the Christmas Lights event and raised £295 from their stall. We are also happy to advise everyone who supports Sharon’s stall at High Hedges on Lyngate Millie Mo, nice friendly Road, that during the year she has raised £465 to help girl, 7 years young care for the cats. When the weather is good, she has lots of interesting items on sale, including continually changing supply of books and pet carriers at very reasonable prices. We continue to look for new ways to raise money for the cats and do welcome fresh ideas and new volunteers for this.

If you are interested in receiving help to neuter your cat/kitten, please ring 07880 256948 (to see if you are eligible for a voucher). This number is for vouchers only and will not be able to help with any other enquiries. The number also applies for those wishing to take advantage of our special neutering campaign.

If you are looking for a cat or kitten (or have any other queries) please give Stephanie a call on 01692 535858. Or visit www.northwalsham.cats.org.uk for a description and photographs of the cats before giving us a call on the above number to find out where any particular cat is being fostered.

We are now on Facebook. You can find us under Cats Protection North Walsham.

Debonair Dogs Grooming Parlour

Full Grooming & Hydrobathing Available

Our case this month is Samson, a Clumber Spaniel, who is now 10 years and 4 months of age. Samson had been very fit and healthy for his first eight years of life until he presented to the surgery just over two years ago.

01692 501212 07817 179228

Kerstin Rogers

debonairdogs@btinternet.com

At the time he was lethargic, had a poor appetite and was running a temperature. As his condition had deteriorated he was admitted for further tests including ultrasound examination and blood tests. These tests demonstrated a rare and life threatening condition known as Immune Mediated Haemolytic Anaemia. Effectively his own immune system was back firing and destroying his own red blood cells causing severe anaemia, which if not addressed is rapidly fatal. He was immediately started on treatment, which involves suppressing his immune system, but the effects of treatment are not guaranteed and many patients require further blood transfusions and some unfortunately do still not pull through. Fortunately Samson did respond to the treatment, but it took a very long time to return to normal and during that time he had to contend with the side effects of the medication and had some tough times. However, one year after diagnosis his medication was stopped- just in time for Christmas last year, and another year on he is still off medications and doing well ready for another Christmas which his owner didn't know whether he'd have.

It is cases like Samson's that make up for the tough times at the vets and I would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to all our caring clients and their wonderful animals and to all our staff here at Westover and the hard work they put in everyday. Happy Christmas!

Toby Morrell MRCVS

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North Walsham Table Tennis Cup Exit for NWSCB

The final second round match in the Knockout Singles Cup saw NWSCB’s Dennis Elliott and the Richard’s Westgate and Porritt host Shark’s Steve Patterson and Steve and Matt Hudson for a place in the quarter-finals with Patterson winning the opener in straight against Elliott.

Westgate came back from trailing 2-5 to win the deciding fifth 11-7 against Matt Hudson before Steve Hudson beat Porritt in four after dropping the first 11-2. Patterson then beat Westgate 17-19, 11-8, 11-6, 11-5 to move Sharks 3-1 ahead but Elliott pulled one back for the hosts in four tough sets with no quarter given in long rallies with Steve Hudson. Matt Hudson moved Sharks one win away with a win in five against Porritt, but Westgate kept NWSCB’s hopes alive in four against Steve Hudson. Patterson sealed Shark’s 5-3 win in

three close sets against Porritt. NWSCB also hosted Outlaws in the Premier Division for whom Colin Humphries beat Porritt in five but lost a two set lead to Elliott and was also beaten by Westgate in four. Although a trio of encounters went to four the hosts could not handle the speed of Lee and the spin of Bennell as the visitors won 8-2. Also in the Division, Shark’s won 10-0 at home to NWSCD. Matt Hudson won the last six points from 5-9 as he beat Philip Stone in four while Steve Hudson beat Phil Mole 12-10, 10-12, 15-13, 11-5 and saved four set-points as he won the last six points from 6-10 to close out his win in straight against Stone.

In the First Division, NWSCC’s Mary Sawyer, Joel Lodge and Carrie Last hosted Crosscourts.

The visitors moved 5-0 up with no sets dropped but then the hosts started to play better

as Last was edged out 14-12 in the fourth by Rod Goffin before Keith Beswick beat Lodge in four. Last then picked up a terrific win in five against John Welsh before Sawyer beat Goffin 12-10, 11-6, 11-7. Welsh and Goffin won the doubles 4-11, 12-14, 11-8, 11-6, 13-11 against Sawyer and Lodge to conclude Crosscourt’s 8-2 win.

In the Second Division, NWSCF’s Frank Weston, John Chapman and Edna Stone won 10-0 away to LCC Seals with Rob Templeman picking up a set in each of his three singles and daughter Robyn also taking Weston to four. Finally NWSCA reached the semi-finals of the Knockout Doubles Cup following an 8-0 win against Aylsham Albion.

North Norfolk District Council ‘Sports Clubs and Hubs’ MEETING OF THE MINDS

There will be a meeting at Felmingham Village Hall for NNDCs Sports Clubs and Hubs project which will be coming to your area very soon.

This will be an opportunity for you to give your ideas on the type of sporting activities that you would like to attend in Felmingham Village Hall.

This is a great opportunity for Felmingham and the surrounding villages to come together and create a Community Hub for the future.

So come along and join us on 10 January 2017 at 10am for a chat.

For more information please contact Wyn 01263 516305 or email wyn.nurse@north-norfolk.gov.uk Free teas and coffees will be served.

A home win over Letchworth followed by defeat at Thurrock saw the Vikings drop to sixth place - five points separate places four to six.

Against Letchworth they scored eight tries winning 54 -12, but it was much tighter versus Thurrock losing 25 -15. They showed great resilience to come back from 18-5 at half time, especially as they only had fourteen players for the final thirty minutes after a bemused Tom Coller was sent off. Mike Rouse, captain in 2014 -15, played in both games, his first appearances since April 2015.

Jono Lawson (pictured) was November's Chalk Hill Brewery Player of the Month. "Jono's very mobile for a second row" said Head of Rugby James

North Walsham Fit Together Walks If you are new to Fit Together, please arrive 20 mins early. For more information contact Melanie Brown on 07766 259999.

Thursday 5 January – 10.30am - Mundesley Walk from Royal Hotel – Grade 3 – Approx. 3 miles - A walk on a mixture of surfaces to the golf course and back. Meet at the Royal Hotel car park, 30 Paston Rd, Mundesley, NR11 8BN Friday 6 January – 11am - Happisburgh Walk – Grade 3 – Approx. 3.25 miles – A flat walk on field

Brooks," his support play is excellent and he always puts in a huge amount of effort."

The 24 year old New Zealander is in his second season at Scottow and thoroughly enjoying himself. "I was only planning on staying a year but I enjoyed it so much I soon decided to stay a second.

Everyone has made me very welcome, it has become my home away from home."

The Vikings next home games are Sudbury on 17 December and Barking on 14 January - 3pm kick offs.

edge, cross field paths and minor roads. Meet at the Wenn Evans Centre Car Park, Blacksmiths Lane, Happisburgh, NR12 0QY

roads. Meet at the playing field CP, Ruin Rd, which is behind the church and the White Lady public house, Front Street, Worstead, NR28 9RW

Friday 13 January– 11am - Worstead Obelisk Lane Walk - Grade 2 - Approx.- 2 miles - A country walk with gentle gradients on grass tracks and minor

The Local Pick Up Points for the full Fit Together programme are North Walsham and Stalham Libraries

Monday 9 January – 11am - Bacton Church Amble – Approx. 2 miles – A flat walk on minor roads and grass tracks. Meet at the Bacton and Edingthorpe Cubitt Memorial Playing Field CP, North Walsham Rd, Bacton, NR12 0EU (turn into a small track opposite the Coast Rd turning). This is a slower paced informational walk

Friday 13 January – 1.30pm - North Walsham Memorial Park Walk – Introductory and Grade 1 Walk – Any distance to 1 mile – A flat walk on hard surface paths and/or grass. Meet near the North Walsham Community Centre (charges apply), New Rd, North Walsham, NR28 9DE. Book on 07766 259999 by 3pm on Thursday 12 January

WIN WITH THE NORTH WALSHAM TIMES & THE MACKENZIE HOTELS 2 main courses from our 2 for £14 menu and a hot drink of your choice for 2 * W Name the 3 things included in our leisure membership at the Links Hotel *N E E

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