North Walsham Times 529

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Issue no 529 October 21st 2017

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With 5 November approaching, another ideal nest site is a bonfire so please check before lighting.

In the last three weeks, five hedgehogs have been released back into the wild. Unfortunately, Trump (pictured) is blind so she stays in my care as a long-termer - a blind hedgehog doesn't make a nest so would be vulnerable to the elements and other animals.

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Dear Margaret,

We would like to say a big thank you to everyone, who supported us with our Macmillan coffee morning at Antingham Village Hall, whether by donations, helping and of course spending. You helped us raise £670.

Mandy and Hazel

North Walsham Poor’s Allotment Charity Registered charity no 214445

Are you in financial difficulties because of household debts, ill health, benefit changes, unemployment, extra school or college expenses?

Would a small grant help ease the problem and give you the chance to get back in control?

Now is the chance to apply for a small financial grant available for people living in North Walsham, with preference given to applicants who have lived within the parish for at least three years and are able to demonstrate their needs to the Trustees.

Applications from individuals or organisations working to support residents of North Walsham are accepted. Also young people starting a new career, college or other training may apply. Documents to support the application are required.

The next meeting of the Trustees will be Tuesday 21 November, applications to be submitted by Monday 13 November 2017.

If you, or someone you know, might benefit from support from such a grant please contact the Clerk. All information is kept confidential to the Trustees and the Clerk, unless permission is given to share any of it with a third party.

Clerk to the Trustees: Lois Sherman, North Walsham Poor’s Allotment Charity, 14 Spurdens Crescent, North Walsham, NR28 9JD email lois.sherman@sky.com Tel 01692 402802

North Norfolk Social Centre for the Blind

The October meeting in the Community Centre was well attended and particularly special as one of our members, George Gorham from Cromer, was celebrating his 100th birthday. He received a special cake with candles and a birthday posy.

Four members of the Committee had chosen and read a selection of poetry and this was followed by the usual afternoon tea prepared and served by our five regular helpers.

North Walsham Community Centre

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28 October Kenny Lee & Hustler Band 8.15pm – 11.30pm 01692 402991 17 November Variety Show 25 November Thrillbillies 8.15pm – 11.30pm 01692 402991 CEROC EVERY TUESDAY

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Race Night in aid of Support Cambodia

at Sacred Heart Hall, Norwich Road, North Walsham, NR28 9JP on Saturday 28 October at 7pm. Proceeds to the Rohal Microcredit Project.

Raffle & Auction. Bring your own food/drinks. Tea/coffee/nibbles provided. Entry by advance ticket £1. Great night out. Tickets and information 01263 577784 or www.supportcambodia.org.uk North Walsham Times 529 October 21st 2017

North Walsham & District Archive Calendar North Walsham & District Community Archive has always endeavoured to collect as much photographic history of the town as possible, to keep it safe for future generations and to make it available to the public.

Our beautiful calendar has quickly became a favourite with those who grew up in the town, newcomers to the town interested in its history and copies are also sent all over the world, via our website, to those who grew up here but now live further away.

Calendar Cover

by Barnwell Printers of Aylsham.

Production of the calendar for 2018 appeared to be an unviable project this year. It costs a lot of money to produce and takes a lot of effort, mainly because the group refuses to produce it unless it can be the very best quality, Producing a calendar is a great way to which means lithographically printing safeguard photos for future generathe calendar. The sad news was broadtions because it doesn’t matter how cast on the very popular Archive Faceyou store photos, all types of media book group, and the group was will deteriorate, become damaged or immediately contacted by people sad be lost. to see it go, offering help and ideas.

A calendar also supports our mission We started talking to people and forstatement to make the photos available mulating possible plans, which were for all. We have a very successful web- then posted on the group page to gauge site and Facebook group but we are the response. The response was very positive and many local businesses offered to sponsor pages or take adverts to help fund the production. The group has only charged a modest fee for these adverts so as not to price it out of small local businesses’ range and the money raised only partly covers the production costs but it has made the 2018 calendar viable again. This Bacton Wood Mill c1950 photographed by Les has enabled the Edwards and featured on February. group to reduce this year’s calendar price aware that not everybody has access to from the usual £6 each to the internet so the calendar will allow £5 each. absolutely anybody to own copies of The calendar is now availthese photos. able via Express Printing The calendar is also a great way to & Stationery and Swalraise funds for the Archive group, lows Coffee Shop. Both which in turn enables the group to shops have very kindly work even harder to make sure our agreed to sell the calendars town’s heritage is not lost forever. on a non-commission Again, this year we picked 12 gorbasis, which has also aided geous historic photos of the North the reduction in retail Walsham area, from our collection of price. The calendars are thousands, taken by respected local also available on our photographers of yesteryear. Choosing website the photos to use - to create an interwww.northwalesting and attractive set - was a rigorshamarchive.co.uk. ous process, making sure we included The Archive would like to iconic scenes, lost scenes and people. say a massive thank you to Final choices were mainly based on all the businesses who so the popularity of the photos that have readily helped the project been shared on our Facebook group and proved that commuover the last few years. We are really nity spirit is alive and well proud to say this is a 100% local prodin North Walsham, and uct. Photos of North Walsham by how fondly the North WalNorth Walsham photographers, part of sham Archive project has the North Walsham Archive on a calbeen adopted by the endar designed in the town and printed town’s residents.

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New Zumba Classes with Georgie

My name is Georgie Ryan and I am 19 years old. I have a huge passion for all things dancing and music related. Having trained in dance since I was 6, I love to move and keep fit, so why not join me for my weekly ZUMBA CLASSES?!

I LOVE Zumba and the reason is simple: It's fun, easy, keeps you fit, great for weight loss and general well being. No need for any previous dance experience, just move your body and take my lead and I guarantee you will have a fabulous time.

Come join me and find out for yourself!

My weekly classes will be:

Tuesdays St Benet's Hall North Walsham - 9:30am-10:15am & 10:30am-11:15am. (Commencing 24th October 2017)

Thursdays North Walsham Community Centre - 6:15pm-7pm & 7:15pm-8pm. (Commencing 26th October 2017) £4.50 per class or do both classes side by side for £8!

Please don't feel afraid to come along and give it a go, for as long as you're moving your body, you're losing pounds....

No judging in my class, just LOVING!

Any further questions, feel free to call me on 07810-801408 or send me an email to: georgieryan15@live.co.uk and join my Zumba Facebook page: Zumba With Georgie Ryan

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REGULAR EVENTS

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. meets the second Wednesday in the month at St. Benet Hall at 7.15pm. Visitors are always welcome free of charge.

North Walsham & District WI have moved to the St Nicholas room for all future meetings. Visitors welcome to our meetings that take place the first Tuesday in the month at 2pm and finish 4pm. Any queries please contact our Secretary on 01692 402426 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

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(2 Patrols) Tue/Wed evenings. Rangers Tue evening. For more information see www.girlguiding.org.uk/informationfor-parents/register-your-daughter/ or ring Barbara on 01692 406644.

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 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.

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). Ses-

sional 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 on alternate Wednesdays at 6.45pm at North Walsham High School, Spenser Avenue, North Walsham. For further information please visit www.nnsc.co.uk email northnorfolkspeakersclub@gmail.com or Tel Stuart 07775 793999 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 is a fun and lively preschool music session for babies and up to 4 years old held at Victory Swim and Fitness Centre in North Walsham on Tuesdays 10.30am and Wednesdays 10am and 11am (offer of half price swim when signed up. Prices start from £3.50, book for 6 or 12 weeks. Tel 07780 611106 for booking or further 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 1st Wed each month Halsey House, Norwich Rd, Cromer.

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NORTH WALSHAM & BRADFIELD FLOWER CLUB

Earlier this month we hosted a demonstration

by Linda Smith from Nottingham whose title was ‘The Italian Job’.

Later this month we will be welcoming Floral Designer, Lee Berrill, from Northampton where he has a floristry business.

A wonderfully inspiring afternoon enjoyed by us all – I am sure she will be back with another of her demonstrations.

Looking ahead to our 23 November meeting at The Catholic Church Hall, and a Christmas themed demonstration

by Wendy Goodliffe from Spalding.

She will be doing six designs with Christmas Carols as the theme.

If you are looking for inspiration for your own

It was clear that Linda loves Italy and its culture and she interpreted it beautifully in her floral designs, which ranged from Ferrari to gelato ice creams and opera.

Lee will be demonstrating at The Atrium on 26 October followed by our traditional Afternoon Tea. Tickets are now all sold, but I will post a report and photos next time.

Pre-school’s second outstanding result!

A rural north Norfolk pre-school has obtained its second ‘outstanding’ grading across the board.

The pre-school, which meets in Worstead Village Hall, was last inspected in November 2014, when it was known as ‘Dilham Pre-school’ - it has changed premises and its name – but clearly not its standards.

Ofsted inspector Lindsey Cullum reported that staff are highly skilled in providing a warm, caring environment that supports each child and their family. She said the passion and enthusiasm of the staff helped all children to receive the highest quality care and achieve

the best possible outcomes.

Ms Cullum also praised the innovative learning experiences that provide optimum challenge and are sharply focused on what children need to learn next. She added that staff secure extremely effective partnerships working with parents, who are fully involved in all aspects of the children’s assessments and learning including providing parents with meaningful guidance and advice to help them support their children’s learning at home.

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at preschool, whether it is preparing their own snacks and demonstrating their complete understanding

Christmas decoration at home then join us for an enjoyable afternoon & maybe the odd mince pie too. Doors open 1.30pm.

Demonstration starts at 2.30pm.

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of how eating well and good hygiene routines keep their bodies strong and healthy, to being outside in the highly stimulating learning environment, problem solving, building bridges or using their imagination as they play.

Michelle Jacques, chairperson of the pre-school, was delighted with the report. “To obtain an ‘outstanding’ grading for the second time in a row shows how hard the staff continually work and that Worstead Pre-school is the best environment there is for two to five year olds.”

For more information about the pre-school, which caters for up to 26 children in each session, please look on their website www.worsteadpreschool.co.uk or telephone 01692 535692.

Christmas at Emms Stems

After 19 years of being a Florist I'm very proud to have opened my own Flower Shop nearly 8 years ago!

Emms Stems Florist has grown more and more each year. It was always a risk opening a business in a rural location but I'm pleased to say it has been a huge success. I pride myself on making beautiful arrangements and Bouquets.

Having created hundreds of beautiful Weddings with some lovely couples is always something I love to do.

Equally it's a privilege to be asked to arrange Tribute Flowers for Funerals, as for me personally it's something close to my heart as this was the reason I began Floristry.

Each year we hold a special Christmas Event for people to come and see the beautiful arrangements, Wreaths, Fresh Christmas Trees, Christmas Gift Ideas and Festive Decorations.

This year we decided to change the day and time of the Event to a Saturday 11th November from 12pm till 5pm.

We look forward to welcoming you all to our truly lovely Christmas Festive Event.

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Erpingham Festival of Crafts

Due to popular demand from both the public and crafters, we will be hosting our second Erpingham Festival of Crafts.

The doors will open at Erpingham with Calthorpe Village Hall at 10am until 4pm, on Saturday 28 October.

Artists and craftspeople from Erpingham and the local areas will have unique and high quality crafts available for sale. These include woodwork, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery, textiles, ironwork, rope work, natural hand made products, and much more, many of which will be

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Ballroom & Latin Dance Classes every Monday 7.30pm8.30pm Improver's Level 1 and 8.30pm-9.30pm Beginner's Level 1 at The Catholic Church Hall, King's Arms St., N Walsham, NR28 9JP. 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 welcome. 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 St Benets Hall, Vicarage Street, North Walsham 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 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– 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, social club for over 60s, 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. 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

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ideal gifts for Christmas.

Delicious homemade refreshments will be available for purchase throughout the day.

Entry and car parking are free.

Proceeds from this event will go towards replacing the lead, which was stolen from St Mary’s Church, Erpingham earlier this year.

We are aiming to raise over £1,000 for this cause.

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 Ruby's Prize Bingo – on the first Saturday of each month at 7.30pm at Lower Southrepps Social Club 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 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. 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 St Car Pk, 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 meet every Tuesday and Friday at 7pm for 7.15pm at Cromer Methodist Church Hall, Hall Road, Cromer NR27 9DT. Anyone who wants to stop drinking is welcome. AA Helpline is 01603 621168 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. 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. All funds raised for Window Fund Repairs Sheringham Anxiety and Depression Club. Meet at Lighthouse Church 62 Cromer Road Sheringham NR26 8RT. 1st and 3rd Tue each month 7-9pm. Luke 07964 542602 Walking Football at Erpingham Multi-Use Games Area (NR11 7QD) every Wednesday at 10am £2 per session and evening Walking Football sessions 7.30pm - 8.30pm £2.50 per session every Tuesday under floodlights when necessary. All sessions are led by a qualified instructor, with warm-up and warm-down at either end to help prevent injuries. Just turn up and play (trainers please, no studs), or phone Bill on 07979 633000 for more info’ North Walsham Velo (NWV) group of cyclists who enjoy biking on the roads of Norfolk. The goal is to encourage safe road cycling practices that promote a healthy, active, environmentally aware lifestyle in our community. Members of all skill levels welcome, encourages regular participation in organised cycling events. Beginners Tues eves 6.30pm, Ladies rides Wed eves 6.30pm. Fast, medium, and social group rides Sundays 8am leaving the clock in Market Place. www.northwalshamvelo.co.uk @NWVELO Cancer Support North Norfolk - Free Drop-in Centre on 1st Wednesday every month 2pm - 4pm at St Peters Church Hall, The Boulevard, Sheringham NR26 8QS. All welcome. Come and join us for a cup of tea and a chat, obtain information about the support that Macmillan offers etc. For more details telephone 07908 061781 Weekly Cash Bingo every Tuesday at 1st Cromer Sea Scout Headquarters, Overstrand Road, Cromer, NR27 OJH - doors open at 7.30pm, eyes down at 8pm. Light refreshments available. Further details Hilary 01263 513820 The White Eagle Lodge North Norfolk Group meets at the Friends Meeting House, Mundesley Road, near Swafield at 2.45pm for 3pm on third Sunday of each month (ex Jan & Aug) for worship/meditation. You are welcome to join us. Visit www.whiteagle.org for details Norfolk Broads Concert Band always welcomes new brass, woodwind or percussion players. We rehearse Thursday evenings (7.15pm) at Repps with Bastwick. For details email andyp@norfolkbroadsconcertband.co.uk North Walsham Town Council – West Ward Surgery Elaine Addison and Ray Mooney, North Walsham West Ward Town Councillors will be holding monthly surgeries at The Black Swan Room on the 1st Wednesday of each month 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Please come along to discuss any matters, problems or ideas you may have - we would love to hear from you. No appointment necessary, just pop along! Councillor Elaine Addison 07741 403971/Councillor Ray Mooney 07502 249296

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Help Needed

PAs urgently required by Mundesley lady for household and daily tasks, and some personal care. Animal lover and GSOH essential!

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Happisburgh Lifeboat Station

Happisburgh Lifeboat volunteers welcomed 200 of our supporters to the station for the naming and dedication of the station’s new Atlantic 85 and D Class Lifeboats.

Special guests were Terry Baker, representing the Howard family and Beryl Pickering, representing the Pickering family, these being the donors whose generosity has funded these two lifeboats.

Philip Smith (Chairman of Happisburgh’s Lifeboat Management Group) welcomed everyone to the Naming Ceremony.

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followed by Beryl Pickering (mother of Russell Pickering) who handed over the D Class lifeboat.

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Our Honorary Chaplain, the Reverend Catherine Dobson, led the service of dedication.

Terry Baker was invited to formally name the Atlantic 85 ‘Howard Bell’ in memory of Howard and Maureen (Poppy) Bell, followed by Beryl Pickering formally naming the D Class Purdy’s Tea Room based at Woodgate Nursery in Aylsham hosted ‘Russell Pickering’ a Macmillan Coffee Day on Friday 29 September, which included in memory of her son a charity raffle to win a hamper full of tea room and nursery goodies (worth over £50).

Cakes crumbs and coffee all in aid of Macmillan

All hot drink proceeds sold throughout the day went to the charity, with the tearoom also offering Macmillan themed cakes, including a raspberry and almond battenburg.

Lisa Smith, tearoom manager, commented ‘This year has been really well supported and with all proceeds from the hot drinks being donated, we have raised over £720 for Macmillan, a fantastic amount. Thank you to everyone who took part and helped us raise so much for a great cause’

The coffee morning was sponsored by Calypso Coffee.

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‘Mynx Soul Band’ www.themynxsoulband.co.uk at Thorpe Market Church, Church Road, Thorpe Market NR11 8UA on Saturday 11 November - an evening of hand-clapping, foot-tapping, even dancing in the aisle. A 10-piece band – brass, keyboard, drums, saxophones, guitars, vocals. Advance tickets £8, on the door £10. Bar sales. Doors open 7.15pm. Contact info@thorpemarket.org.uk. Toilet, Car Park, Level Access Erpingham Festival of Crafts at Erpingham with Calthorpe Village Hall on Saturday 28 October from 10am – 4pm - this is a charity event to replace the lead stolen from the roof of St Mary’s Church, Erpingham Diabetes UK North Norfolk Group our guest speaker on Thursday 26 October will be Diabetes Specialist Nurse Alirae Bunkle from The Queen

Elizabeth Hospital, Kings Lynn. The meeting starts at 7.30pm at Cromer Methodist Church Hall. For more information please contact Jackie or David on 01692 405492 or visit www.north-norfolk.diabetesukgroup.org Aylsham Market Surgery Support Group Table Top Sale on Saturday 11 November at Aylsham Town Hall 9am – 11.30 am. To book a table (£5) please contact Joy Hancock 01263 734126. Tea, coffee, squash & biscuits available. Raffle, tombola, bric-a-brac, books etc Cricket 4 Fun for boys & girls aged 6 to 10 sessions are played indoors with softball for beginners at North Walsham Sports Centre 3.30pm – 5.30pm on Wednesday 25 October.

Register with P.Cave1@icloud.com or text Coach Patrick Cave 07949 738565. Free intro session

Bric a Brac Sale supporting Action for Children on Thursday 26 October 9.30am-11.30am at North Walsham Methodist Church – refreshments will also be on sale Barn Dance at Aylsham Town Hall on 11 November 7.30pm - 10pm £10 includes Ploughmans under 14s £5 – great live band, bar and raffle. Tickets from Mr R Wright 01263 479758 who will deliver tickets to you. Come and have a good fun night in aid of Aylsham Market Surgery Support Group North Walsham Players Table Top Sale on Saturday 4 November at North Walsham Community Centre 9am – 12noon set up from 8am. All tables must be booked in advance £5. To book telephone 01692 402116 North Norfolk Sinfonia at St Peter's Church, Sheringham on Saturday 4 November at 7.30 pm -

Scheherazade (Rimsky Korsakov) Benedict Holland, violin Kol Nidrei (Bruch) - Andrew Harsley, cello.

Tickets £10, children free on the door or from the Belfry Centre for Music and Arts, Overstrand 01263 579196

Emms Stems, ‘Traditional Floristry with a Modern Twist’, Christmas Event on Saturday 11 November 12pm-5pm at Hall Road, Southrepps NR11 8TG 01263 834300/07810 542220 – taking orders for our very popular Nordmans Fir Christmas trees, lots of lovely Christmas gift ideas, accessories and decorations, enter our raffle to win a lovely aqua packed bouquet on the day, many arrangements and wreaths to choose from to place your order for Christmas, local national and worldwide delivery service and delivering on Christmas Eve

towards the end of the 19th century and has never stopped evolving and developing. Successive generations of musicians have continually built on the work of their predecessors and the inspiration of the pioneers. The Norfolk Dixieland Jazz Band is very popular with local audiences and its varied programme has earned it the reputation of Norfolk’s “coolest” traditional jazz band.”

John Gooding (cornet), Tim Densham (clarinet and saxophones), Bill Brewer (trombone), Peter Gregory (banjo and guitar), Liz Underdown (bass), Vic Brown (Drums). Tickets £9.50 from the box office. Tel 01263 822347 or on-line at www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com Transaction fee applies.

The band will also be playing its regular gig at the Goat Inn, Skeyton, on Sunday 5 November from 1.30pm. The popularity of these monthly dates continues to grow. Admission is free and you can drop in for a drink or book a table for lunch in the garden room, bar or restaurant. Tel 01692 538600. Booking essential.

We can also tell you that the Norfolk Jazz Quartet’s regular date at the Olive Tree Restaurant in North Walsham is back on the afternoon of Sunday 12 November at 1pm. Tim Densham (clarinet and saxophones), Peter Gregory (guitar), Liz Underown (bass), Vic Brown (drums).To book a table telephone 01692 404900.

Jazz at the Hub – October - Black History Month

On Sunday 29 October, the Hub, at Sheringham Little Theatre, will be hosting the Norfolk Dixieland Jazz Band as part of the Norfolk Black History Month series of events.

The programme will feature the music of black musicians from, predominantly, the first half of the 20th century.

Musicians as diverse and exciting as Louis Armstrong and Paul Barbarin to Duke Ellington and Charlie Parker. The theme of Black History month is “rooted in the past, shaping the future”, an ethos that epitomises jazz.

The music emerged from the racial melting pot of the southern states of America

Concert pays homage to Austrian master composer and Norfolk naval hero On Saturday 2 December at 7.30pm, North Norfolk Chorale will give a concert at St Michael’s Church, Aylsham.

The feature work will be Joseph Haydn’s “Nelson Mass”.

The programme opens with Haydn’s stirring motet ‘Insanae et Vanae Curae’, and will be rounded out by selected instrumental works.

Haydn composed the work that today we call the ‘Nelson Mass’ in 1798, in circumstances that still seem familiar – uncertainty in Europe. But, unlike today’s merely political uncertainties around Brexit and the role of the European Union, in Haydn’s time the threat was to Austria’s very existence. This was the height of the Napoleonic wars, and Austria faced a real risk of invasion by the Napoleonic army. The urgent, foreboding opening chords of the new work seem to reflect the national mood, and it is hardly surprising that Haydn called his work ‘Missa in Angustiis’ – ‘Mass for Troubled Times’.

But even as the piece was premiered, Napoleon’s ambitions received a major setback when his fleet was defeated in the Battle of the Nile by the Royal 10

Navy, under Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson. This put paid to the risk of an Austrian invasion, and the Norfolk-born naval commander rapidly became a cult figure in Vienna. Haydn’s new work has been popularly known as the ‘Nelson Mass’ ever since. The Chorale’s striking publicity for the concert will reflect this naval theme.

Jonathan Dodd, the Musical Director of North Norfolk Chorale, said “singing in Aylsham is a new departure for the North Norfolk Chorale and we encourage people to come and hear the choir and our very talented orchestra. The ‘Nelson Mass’ is one of Haydn’s greatest individual compositions, and we are looking forward to giving an authentic performance, with forces very similar to those which the composer originally had at his disposal”.

Tickets can be purchased (including early booking discount) at £13 each online at north-norfolk-chorale.co.uk, or by calling 01692 405591. Online bookings will attract a small booking fee. Tickets may also be purchased on the door at the full price of £15.

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Keeping Abreast: Portrait Exhibition The charity Keeping Abreast is celebrating its 10th Anniversary with an exhibition of portraits called ‘Femininity Comes from Within’.

Fifty portraits of women who have had breast cancer surgery and reconstruction will be exhibited in the Music Room of The Assembly House, Theatre Street Norwich, to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Charity, from Sunday 29 October to Tuesday 31 October. October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Keeping Abreast Portrait Exhibition, ‘Femininity Comes from Within’ by photographer, Julia Holland, has previously been on a National Tour during 2015, including a week-long showing at the House of Commons.

‘Femininity Comes from Within’ brings together portraits of women aged between 30 and 70, some of whom have been photographed before reconstructive breast surgery and some after. The participants have either had breast cancer or preventative mastectomies.

Alongside each portrait are the women’s own words about their experiences and feelings, demonstrating the femininity, strength and courage in adversity in each individual case. The stories are a powerful reflection on the women’s journeys through cancer and reconstruction. Many of their accounts convey the heartfelt gratitude they feel towards Keeping Abreast for the support they have received.

Further information on Keeping Abreast is available at www.keepingabreast.org.uk

Easy access walks this Autumn

The Norfolk Coast Partnership has produced a range of fourteen information sheets on accessible walks in the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

The walk information has been developed in order to give everyone the confidence to get out and enjoy this special place. All the routes are short (½ to 1 ½ miles), start and finish near car parks with accessible toilets, offer frequent seating opportunities and are well waymarked.

They also offer the opportunity for everyone to discover special parts of the area. The information sheet also contains photos of things to look out for, the waymarkers to follow and the terrain of the route in order that you can judge for yourself if it is suitable for you.

Suitable for everyone from wheelchair users to families with pushchairs and the elderly.

To find a route for you, visit norfolkcoastaonb.org.uk and search ‘Easy access walks’.

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North Norfolk District Council to sponsor two Moongazer Hares and, if successful, agree the terms of sponsorship as part of the GoGoHares charity project and acquisition, artwork and location.”

Two Moongazer Hares will bring extra visitors to North Norfolk.

North Norfolk will play host to two of the Moongazer Hares planned for a countywide trail next year in aid of the charity Break. The decision to support the charity was made at a meeting of North Norfolk District Council’s cabinet.

Break is 50 in 2018. Following the successful GoGoGorillas in 2013 and GoGoDragons in 2015, the charity has devised a new sculpture trail for 2018.

In addition to a Norwich trail of Hare sculptures called GoGoHares, Break is for the first time establishing a countywide ‘Moongazer Trail’.

Sponsors are being sought for the event, which will start on 24 June 2018 and run until 8 September 2018.

NNDC have agreed to sponsor two Hares and set aside £15,000 to cover the project.

The Council’s Economic Growth Team will also help promote the initiative in order to encourage local businesses to sponsor further Moongazer Hares across the District.

It is believed the most suitable locations for the NNDC Moongazer Hares are likely to be Holt Country Park and Bacton Woods.

Cllr Nigel Dixon, NNDC Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Tourism, said “The advantages are multiple – generating funds for a charity which has long and historic links with North Norfolk, attracting large numbers of visitors to the locations where the hares are sited and benefitting local businesses. We will now apply to sponsor the two Moongazer Hares as a Council

Big Society Fund latest round agreed

Big Society Fund hands out more than £36,800 in latest grant fund awards

Improvements to facilities at a number of village halls across North Norfolk and assistance with a playground project feature in the latest round of Big Society Fund grants.

The September round of North Norfolk District Council BSF grants has seen the following awards: • Swafield Village Hall, £2,923.20 towards the connection of the hall to the mains sewage system.

• Binham Memorial Hall, £6,756.75 to buy kitchen equipment to enable larger scale catering, including a commercial size

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dishwasher, hot food cupboard and stainless steel preparation tables.

• Salthouse Village Hall, £12,150 to renovate the toilet and kitchen areas of the hall.

• Paston Playground Project, £15,000 towards the purchase of playground equipment.

The four grants together total £36,829.95.

Cllr Tom FitzPatrick, Leader of North Norfolk District Council and Chairman of the Big Society Fund Panel, said “The Big Society Fund continues to create opportunities for a wide range of communities across the district to improve the

Cllr Maggie Prior, NNDC Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture, said “This is an incredibly exciting project for the whole county from a cultural point of view, appealing to families and people of all ages. We would love to see a hotspot of several hares created in North Norfolk, with ‘our’ two being just part of a greater number in the district.”

The trails will start on 24 June 2018 and run until 8 September 2018 and there will be an app for each trail and a map available to download. There will be a reward for completing the entire trail – each plinth will have a 4-digit code to collect.

All of the city trail hares will have their ears pointing upwards, whereas all of the county trail hares will be looking up to the sky – or gazing up at the moon – with their ears flat against their backs. facilities at the heart of their villages and towns.

We’re delighted at this latest round of grants and encourage other groups to consider if they would be able to put an application in to benefit their community. The team which handles applications is very adept at giving pre-application advice and guidance.”

Since the Big Society Fund started in 2012, North Norfolk District Council has awarded more than £1,496,825 to 196 community projects.

Applications to go to the 4 December panel will need to be completed by 6 November.

For more information about the application process www.north-norfolk.gov.uk/tasks/ big-society-fund/big-society-fund/

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Falling Branches

These are sensible, practical questions to ask. I am not for a moment suggesting that we are all in imminent danger of annihilation by hordes of thoughtless trees bent on our destruction.

By Beckie Grimmer from Norfolk Landscape Gardeners

Our green and pleasant land is adorned with trees.

They shelter us from the heat of the sun, they shelter us from the rain. We gaze at their beauty and wonder at the diversity of creatures which they support.

As Martin Luther rightly said; “For in the true nature of things, if we rightly consider, every green tree is far more glorious than if it were made of gold and silver.”

We do, at least we should, know how valuable our trees are to all of us and to all life around us.

Yet, amongst this cavalcade of praise, must be inserted a word of caution and warning.

We live on a tempestuous planet.

A planet liable to storms, winds and weather which we, with all our technology, can neither predict nor control.

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I simply suggest that for your peace of mind, you simply consider what is growing in the garden and ask yourself a simple question.

Even a small branch can cause significant damage to a home, a car or to you!

A large branch or a falling tree can be catastrophic or potentially fatal.

We need to think seriously about the trees we have in our gardens and open spaces and consider their position, their size, their species and their exposure.

Trees and wind are sometimes unhappy bedfellows. Despite their benevolence, trees have not evolved to live in concert with human D EN MM O C RE

beings, or to have compassion for our property, our health or our lives. The wind blows, the branches fall, and we suffer.

Stand in your garden today, do it right now when you finish reading, look at the height of your garden trees. Where will they strike if they fall?

What will happen if that overhanging branch should break away?

“Am I confident that the trees in my garden have no potential to cause damage or harm?”

If the answer is no, then, for a small fee, a qualified tree surveyor such as ourselves, can visit, have a look and make any recommendations for work that are deemed necessary. We are not out to “rip people off” and if we genuinely feel that there is no work required, then that will be our response.

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Befriending with North Norfolk Health Volunteers Service

Spending time with Daphne Medcraft and Richard Fry together feels like you’re in the presence of lifelong friends – all the more amazing to think that they didn’t know each other four months ago!

Daphne was introduced to Richard following his application to become a volunteer befriender with Voluntary Norfolk’s ‘North Norfolk Health Volunteers Service’. He applied as he wanted to have that connection with an older person again after having such a close relationship with his grandparents who he has sadly lost. He also wanted to ‘give something back’ and find a work/life balance.

Daphne was referred to the service following recommendation from her community physiotherapist to have support to go out for short walks to aid healing of a leg condition.

She doesn’t live too far from the beach at Bacton and used to enjoy taking walks along the water’s edge but she explained that it’s quite a busy road and she felt she needed support to do able to this, as she lives alone.

Following their introduction, Daphne joyfully reports that they have become “great pals” and that Richard is “lovely”. He visits on a weekly basis and they have thoroughly enjoying each other’s company and have do various things such go out on short trips out, Richard has taken Daphne out for lunch but has also cooked for himself. They are even planning a trip to Southwold!

During each visit there is a mutual respect and a great deal of chatting about all sorts of topics, Richard describes his visits as giving him a “different dimension to my working week and it’s nice to give something back”. They both agree that they equally get something out of the befriending partnership and that it shouldn’t just be one sided.

Voluntary Norfolk coordinator who introduced Richard to Daphne and supports the arrangement, ‘Daphne and Richard are a great example of how a befriending volunteer not only enhances the life of the person they’ve visiting, but can make a big difference to their own life too!

Whilst there is a lot of loneliness across Norfolk and beyond, it doesn’t take a lot of time or effort to transform the situation - for both the volunteer and the person they visit’.

Voluntary Norfolk is keen to hear from anyone who would like to become a Health Volunteer.

If you are 18 years old or over, enjoy meeting and spending time with other people, and can put aside an hour or so a week to change a life and make a new friend, please contact Natalie Hickman on 01263 519454 or natalie.hickman@voluntarynorfolk.org.uk .

Daphne is in no doubt as to the difference Richard’s visits have made in her life, “he’s lovely – I don’t know what I’d do without him. And even when he’s not here, it’s a great comfort to think about what we’ve said and done, and to know that he’s not far away and he cares about me. It makes me feel Although the weather forecast was for rain, I'm glad to say we managed a lot less lonely even to complete the clean up of the Bluebell Pond and its surrounding when I’m on my area during the morning of 1 October without a drop of rain in sight own”.

Once again great care was taken to ensure the fish, frogs, newts and other types of wild life were protected whilst the work was being ‘Volunteering is carried out. always a two-way

Bluebell Pond Clean

street’ says Natalie Hickman, the

I would like to thank the following volunteers who were on parade, for a good job well done - George Blackburn, Chris Hicks, Eric Seward, Andrew Brown, Steve Haynes, Steven Earl, Rachael Haynes, Tom Donoghue and Tony Thirtle.

Of course, this work would not be possible without help from Mr & Mrs Cliff & Chris Cushion, Mike Kirby and Adam, who are great supporters of Bluebell Pond and always make sure we have a skip available to remove the rubbish.

Finally, many thanks to the Town Council who assist us with funding and Granville Yaxley who keeps the grass in good order.

Roy Haynes, Chairman

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November offer 25% off Lasting Powers of Attorneys If you lose the ability to manage your own affairs, a partner or family member cannot automatically deal with things on your behalf. A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document that enables people you choose to have legal authority to make certain decisions for you, if you become unable to make them yourself.

As we continue with our campaign to raise awareness about the legal and financial implications of dementia and the importance of having the correct legal documents in place, we are offering a 25% discount on Lasting Powers of Attorneys throughout November.

In addition to this discount, Clapham & Collinge Solicitors will also make a ÂŁ40.00 donation per Lasting Power of Attorney appointment to support 4 Norfolk based charities. Our chosen charities are Sheringham Little Theatre, The Benjamin Foundation, Norfolk & Norwich Association for the Blind and North Walsham Dementia Support Group.

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Rose Villa PublicationsTHIS Puzzle Page - courtesy of Ray at the Holt Chronicle ISSUE’S PUZZLES

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Scam alert over rogue traders claiming to be ‘working with the council’ North Norfolk District Council warns residents not to be taken in by cowboy traders asking to check their roofs

Householders are being advised to beware of rogue traders who are offering roof insulation checks and claiming it is all part of a free government scheme.

North Norfolk District Council has been contacted by residents checking the validity of claims made by these doorstep canvassers. One elderly gentleman reported that he had been told it was a free government incentive being rolled out by local councils.

However, neither North Norfolk District Council nor Norfolk County Council have any ties to these tradesmen and are not involved with any such schemes.

The callers try to make an appointment to climb on to the roof in order to check the health of tiles and insulation. But this is a well-known scam by rogue traders who target vulnerable residents and then try to con them out of

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large sums of money for unnecessary work. Sometimes, these workmen will deliberately cause damage on the roof when they inspect it, and then pressure the householder to pay for it to be repaired.

North Norfolk District Council has received reports that Mundesley is one of the places recently targeted by these traders.

Tom FitzPatrick, Leader of North Norfolk District Council, said “These callers are preying on vulnerable customers and are incorrectly claiming they are taking part in a council-led scheme. This is not true, and residents should not agree to any appointments with these people. Some of these cowboys can be very persuasive but it is important to check out any claims they might make.

In this instance, what they are telling householders is untrue.�

Brian Chatten, from Norfolk County Council’s Trading Standards, said “Our advice is always to be cautious of cold calls - whether received via email, post or telephone - and we strongly recommend not carrying out any transactions based on cold-calling. Anyone with any doubts should check with Norfolk Trusted Trader. Advice is always available via the Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 03454 040506.

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North Walsham and District Branch of Cats Protection

At present we have several young cats in care that need homes with experienced cat owners, who would understand that, as they are nervous, they will need extra time to settle and adapt to their new surroundings.

These cats are all very gentle, and from past experience on a personal level, once settled, will be the most loyal and loving companions. We would dearly love to see them enjoying a home environment so if you have had timid cats in the past and are looking for a new companion please consider offering a home to one or even two of them.

We also have several lovely, affectionate and very playful older kittens available. Kittens like Dwight, Demelza, Prudie, Edric, Dotty and Maya, plus Theo, now fully recovered after an operation to repair a broken femur and Bassett, who had a reaction to Stronghold which resulted in a nasty bald patch needing treatment twice a day. They are all a joy to look after and we would dearly love to see them settled too.

Plans are now being put in place for the Christmas Sale at the St Benets Hall, North Walsham on Saturday 18 November. Bren and Jenny have been busy since the last sale making lots of lovely new goods just ready in time for us to buy our Christmas presents. Andrea will also have been busy, not only making her lovely cards, but also filling her freezer with cakes, sausage rolls, etc. for customers to eat on the day or take home to eat later. Cats Protection items (including Christmas cards and calendars) will also be on sale, plus a raffle, tombola and other stalls offering lots of bargains. We hope to see our friends and fellow cat

Be careful what they eat

Surgical cases can be a little like buses, you don’t see any of a certain type for months then 3 come along at once! Last week was a little like that at the Westover surgery, we had a run of intestinal obstructions, three in four days to be precise.

Each patient presented with similar signs of vomiting, not eating and progressively becoming more lethargic. That was where the similarities ended, as is often the case with intestinal obstructions due to the way different types of object pass through the gastro intestinal tract. If we are fortunate the foreign object can be palpated in the abdomen on a clinical exam, as was the case with our patient who chewed up a dog toy. If the object is within the stomach or stuck in a part of the intestine we can not palpate then hopefully we will see it on an xray, this happened with the patient who had a piece of bone obstructing its small intestine. The third patient had a peach stone stuck, which unfortunately does not show up on an xray, however, we were able to pick it up on an ultra sound examination.

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More details of the sale will appear in the “What’s on Where” column of the next edition.

Sales at the gate at High Hedges have now finished for the year and Sharon was delighted to have raised Dwight, just one of the lovely older kittens in more for the cats this care year (being a grand total of £416). We would like to thank those who supported us by either donating goods or making purchases.

If you are interested in receiving help to neuter your cat/kitten, please ring 07880 256948 it (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. Alternatively you can 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. is too much damage to the intestine. Fortunately all three cases were taken to surgery before there was any irreversible damage to the small intestine, which meant the objects could be removed without having to also remove a portion of the intestine. As a result all three dogs, (two spaniels and one terrier, in case you were wondering), are recovering well and gradually moving back from a special recovery diet to their normal food.

Our pets desire to eat the unusual and inedible will mean we will never stop such incidents happening, but it is well worth keeping a close eye on their habits and taking care what toys you give them. You might save them from a big operation and a few days at the vets!

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The 1953 East Coast Floods

by Speaker Brian Hedge

Brian’s talk and slide show began by explaining how on the night of 31 January – 1 February 1953, a deep depression centred just North East of Scotland, swung southwards, moving rapidly down the narrowing North Sea throughout the day, wind speed increasing to force 10. The strong winds pushed the water into a ridge just in advance of the high spring tide, resulting in a storm surge over 2 metres, higher than the anticipated high tide, overwhelming and breaching the coastal defences in hundreds of separate locations. Many homes were swept away or damaged beyond repair - 100,000 hectares of land were flooded and 307 people died.

Brian’s slides depicted the tranquillity of Walcott before the flood as the flood progressed southwards, more slides of Canvey Island which lies below sea level. No attempt had been made to forewarn people in advance of the rising water.

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As a result of this tragic weekend, new sea defences works were planned and erected on the East Coast and a Storm Tide Warnings was set up.

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COAST ROAD | WALCOTT | NR12 0PE The gap in the dunes at Sea Palling exacerbated the flooding, lots of houses in Beach Road were destroyed - a local man tried to warn the occupants of the Lifeboat Inn they should evacuate, but nobody took any notice.

Many caravans and chalets along the coast were swept away, one house survived structural damage but sand was washed in to a depth of 3ft.

There were no plans in place to deal with an emergency; it was left to individual police officers and others to respond.

There were many examples of neighbours helping each other. Many houses needed much work before they were habitable again.

An aerial view of Cley clearly showed the extent of the flooding - some cottages which survived the storm had to be demolished because the foundations were washed away.

Several boats were washed up onto the quay side, in particular an ex MTB belonging to the local Sea Scouts at Wells, took three cranes to launch it again, but broke its back.

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Post-pregnancy smoking study needs Norfolk volunteers The University of East Anglia (UEA) is looking for volunteers in Norfolk for a study into how best to support new mums in giving up smoking long-term.

Funded by the Medical Research Council, the study will recruit people from Norwich, King’s Lynn and Gt Yarmouth to develop the best methods to help prevent postpartum mothers from relapsing into smoking. There are currently no proven effective approaches to helping women to remain smoke-free after childbirth.

Dr Caitlin Notley from the Norwich Medical School at UEA said “Approximately a quarter of women in the UK report smoking in the 12 months before pregnancy. Over half of these women manage to quit during pregnancy.

However, most women re-start smoking again after their babies are born.

“This can severely affect the health of the mother and the baby. Smoking is

the leading preventable cause of death in adults, causing 80% of deaths from lung cancer and bronchitis. Babies exposed to ‘second hand smoke’ from passive smoking have higher risks of cot death and suffering from breathing problems and ear infections.

“We need the help of local volunteers who are pregnant or have recently given birth, and recently given up or re-started smoking. With their help we will identify what approaches might best support women in remaining smoke-free after their babies are born.”

Recruitment for the study coincides with “Stoptober”, the month-long annual anti-smoking campaign.

Anyone interested in taking part should contact pres.study@uea.ac.uk, text “PRES” with your name to 07379 495933 or call 01603 597665.

North Walsham and District Historical Society The Town Our Parent’s Knew - Speaker Brian Hedge

Brian began his talk and slide show by showing the ‘Picture Drome’ in Kings Arms Street. Built in 1912 with a sloping floor, it could seat 400 people and

ran from 1912 to 1931. It was demolished in 2008.

The Black Cat Garage was built on the site of the

‘Old Oaks’ belonging to the Withers family and was demolished in the 1930s. The dance hall next door was later used as an entertainments centre then a showroom. It is now the site of Lidl’s supermarket.

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The Cross Keys Public House dates back to the 1830s - the adjoining cock fighting grounds were very popular. It later became the livestock market in 1880. Roy’s now stands on this site.

The Market Cross was built in the 16th century by Bishop Thurlby. It replaced an earlier construction, and was completely destroyed by the Great Fire of 1600. Bishop Redman rebuild it in 1602. Ownership passed to the ecclesiastical commissioners in 1830, who later sold it to the town together with the market rights. It was restored in 1856 and again in 1899 when the clock and bell were restored. The clock was fitted in 1787, having originally come from Worstead Hall.

The Blue Bell Public House dates back to the 1700s and was sold by auction on 21 May 1796 with stables and a two acre garden.

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North Walsham had two railway stations within a few yards of each other. The main line was first proposed by Lord Suffield in 1863 with finance from the G.E.R. The proposed line in 1874, was to run from Norwich to North Walsham and continued to Cromer in 1877. The North Walsham to Mundesley line was closed in 1964 under the Beeching cuts. The North Walsham town station was proposed as a small railway between Great Yarmouth and Stalham. After a dispute with the East Norfolk Railway lasting a year, the line was connected with the Lynn and Fakenham Railway to become the MGN. It closed in 1959, again part of the Beeching closures.

On closing Brian showed a selection of titles of his other talks together with slides.

Mike Sothcott Next month’s talk is 'Miss Reeve, The Lady Who Farmed On A Battleground’.

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North Walsham Table Tennis Maximum Man Matt helps Sharks beat NWSCA

NWSCA opened their Premier Division campaign as Andy Beane, Jack Morton and Tom Baldock-Yaxley hosted Shark’s Steve Patterson, Matt Hudson and Seamus Chambers. Hudson won a hard hitting contest 6-11, 11-8, 15-13, 9-11, 13-11 against Morton before winning an equally close and very fast encounter with Baldock-Yaxley 4-11, 11-8, 5-11, 13-11, 13-11. The Shark completed his maximum in four against Beane. BaldockYaxley took a brace with two wins in straight and NWSCA also won the doubles but with Patterson and Chambers both taking braces, Sharks won 7-3.

LCC Crab’s Kevin Cardy, Char Edwards and David Grimes hosted NWSCC’s Frank Weston, Phil Mole and John Chapman in the First Division with Cardy winning the opener from two down against Weston. Mole took a maximum including a 14-16, 11-3, 4-11, 11-3, 11-9 win against Grimes and the visitors also won the doubles but Grimes’ 9-11, 9-11, 11-9, 16-14, 11-6 win from two down against Weston gave the hosts the last vital point they

needed as they won the match 6-4. NWSCD’s Richard Porritt, Stuart Hook and Philip Stone hosted Aylsham Albion’s Fletcher Dyson, Carrie Last and John Hall. Dyson forced a decider from two down against Stone, but the NWSCD captain won the fifth 11-7. Dyson was involved in another dramatic five-setter as after missing set-point chances to take a two sets lead and then failing to convert two match-points at 10-8 in the fourth, he managed to cross the finish line in the fifth with an excellent 11-9, 13-15, 11-9, 10-12, 11-5 win against Porritt. Dyson also beat Hook in three but the remaining battles were won by the hosts in straight as NWSCD won 8-2.

Their latest game was at home to Amersham when the visitors were fortunate to come away with a 21 all draw.

The previous week the Vikings had a very good 36 -14 away win versus Fullerians. The depth of the squad has been tested by injuries but they have been playing some exciting rugby, averaging almost five tries a game, six of them to newcomer Jim Riley.

The Youth section have played their first competitive games of the season with both the Under 15s & Under 16s enjoying comprehensive wins over their Norwich counterparts. A week earlier the Club again hosted the Norfolk 10s competition (see picture) for under 13s to under 16s. Over five hundred players were involved with ten clubs entering teams, four sending Girls sides. In the Minis the Under 10s have progressed to the Prima Shield Finals to be held at Leicester Tigers ground later in the season.

The Vikings are away to South Woodham Ferrers this Saturday whilst on 28 October Diss, promoted at the end of last season, visit Scottow for what is sure to be a keenly contested local derby.

The Raiders are fourth in their League, latest results being a defeat at Fakenham and a home win against Great Yarmouth - Broadland.

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Two were beaten by Aylsham teams with Enterprise and Hathor both winning 8-1 against NWSCE and NWSCF respectively while NWSCA won a derby 8-0 against NWSCD.

NWSCE lost 7-3 to Barracudas but it was a busy week for Ben and James Lester who played a second match, both playing up in the Premier Division alongside Dennis Elliott to help NWSCB to an 8-2 win against LCC Lobsters. The second League matches for NWSCC and NWSCE ended as draws against Mundesley B and LCC Crabs respectively while NWSCF started their campaign in the

After six games of the 26 match season, the Vikings were sixth in London One North on 17 points. Chingford lead the table with maximum points (30) followed by Amersham & Chiltern and Colchester, all of whom the Vikings have already played.

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Second Division at home to Nomads with the visitors winning 7-3. The second round of the Knockout Doubles Cup saw four North Walsham teams in action on the same night at North Walsham Sports Centre.

miles – A flat walk on minor roads, cross field paths and edges. Meet at the Swanton Abbott Community Primary School CP next to the church, Youngman’s Lane, Swanton Abbott, NR10 5DZ .

Tuesday 31 October – 11am - Sea Palling Amble – Approx. 2 miles – A flat walk on

concrete, grass and dirt tracks. Meet at the Pay and Display CP (charges apply), Beach Rd, Sea Palling, NR12 0AL. This is a slower paced informational walk.

Printed copies of the full Fit Together programme are available at North Walsham and Stalham Libraries

WIN WITH THE CROMER TIMES & THE MACKENZIE HOTELS 2 main courses from our 2 for £14 menu and a hot drink of your choice for 2 * EWWe E have themed christmas party night at the Links Hotel- name two of these themes for 2017

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COM*NEW* P ET IT IO he first correct answer drawn at random by the Links will win lunch for two at any of the three Mackenzie Hotels. Rules - Free to enter. One entry only per household, N Get your answer to the Links by October 31st 2017

Email your answer to: pr@mackenziehotels.com, or write to "October Lunch" c/o Links Links Country Park Hotel, West Runton, Cromer, Norfolk NR27 9QH.

entrants must be over 18. The winner will be published in the next available Cromer Times after the draw. No cash alternative. Mackenzie’s decision is final.

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