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A rare visitor is attracting birdwatchers to a north-east Norfolk beauty spot.

Eagle-eyed bird enthusiast Robert Cobbold, from North Walsham, first spotted the black-bellied dipper on the North Walsham and Dilham

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Since then birdwatchers have been flocking to the area and the dipper has been seen dozens of times along the canal between Ebridge Lock and Briggate, one-and-a-half miles away.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING NORTH WALSHAM TOWN COUNCIL have called a Public Meeting regarding the

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The bird, which has probably come from Scandanavia, is a rare visitor to Norfolk. The last confirmed county record is believed to be one seen on the River Thet in Thetford from early November 2012 until late March 2013. It was joined by a second bird towards the end of its stay.

Local birding expert James Appleton is especially delighted at the dipper's arrival on the canal as it has family connections for him dating back more than 40 years.

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Jubilee Rooms, Community Centre, New Rd, North Walsham NR28 9DE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------A Public Meeting to discuss any suggestions, issues and concerns that local residents have about the North Norfolk Local Plan 2016-2036. This is an opportunity to raise your views prior to the Public Consultation in February 2019.

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Barry Hester ʹ Town Mayor Any enquiries to: Town Clerk 18 Kings Arms Street, North Walsham NR28 9JX email: admin@northwalsham-town.co.uk All Local Residents are invited and all views welcome

Birders taken on the road bridge at Ebridge Mill. Photo: JO WAITE

His late father Claude spent much of his childhood living in a cottage at Ebridge Mill. In 1974, when the mill was still working, Claude, alerted by a mill worker, saw his first Ebridge black-bellied dipper and James, then aged eight, remembers watching it through a window.

Then, almost exactly 20 years ago, on January 1 1999, his father found another black-bellied dipper on Ebridge Mill Lock. "Just like the current bird, it would feed at Briggate as well as Ebridge Mill and stayed until late February/early March delighting 100s of birdwatchers," said James.

"The canal is pretty much the habitat a wintering dipper requires - it’s certainly finding lots of food."

Britain has its own resident dippers, with chestnut underparts below a white bib, chiefly found west of a line drawn south along the Welsh border and north of the Peak District National Park in areas with clean, usually quite fast-flowing water, weirs and waterfalls. The black-bellied dipper is a subspecies and a rare visitor to the UK.

Jo Waite, who lives in an apartment in the now-converted Ebridge Mill, said that there had even been three birders in position before 8am on New Year's Day, anxious to spot the foreign visitor.

"We have a family of teal which spend the winter on the canal here. Also kingfisher, egret, dabchick, mallard, mute swan, coot and moorhen," she added.

"In addition we see water voles and otters. The range of wildlife to which we are treated is growing all the time. If you can take your eyes off the water and look up you may see buzzards, red kite and skeins of beautiful geese passing by."

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North Walsham Community Shop

North Walsham Community Shop opened its doors on 15 January 2018 and has rapidly become a fixture, both in the Market Place and in the life of the town. It’s grants have totalled an amazing £11,711 in the last 11 months and these have all been made possible by what the

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team like to call the virtuous circle of giving.

Residents give items and objects, its volunteer team give their time to sell these, and so raise funds that can be returned to the town in the form of grants. In addition several local businesses are sponsoring the shop, with regular cash donations.

This year has seen funding of 30 local groups, from £50 to help the Morsbag group who make and give away reusable bags, made from recycled fabric to the First Responders whose third team member for North Walsham was

made possible by a £1,000 grant for their equipment.

The shop, which is a registered charity, has clear aims, which are to fund groups and voluntary organisations within the parish of North Walsham, that help those who live in the town, or who help to improve the environment or life of the town. Applications for grants are welcomed either at the shop or via their website www.northwalshamcommunityshop.org.uk As well as raising funds for the North Walsham, the town acts as a hub for local groups too, with posters and information displayed inside, providing them space on its website as well as selling tickets for community events.

During the summer they were pleased to be a key hub for the town’s survey in support of the successful Market Town Initiative grant, with 448 people calling in to cast their votes.

The shop’s team are keen to help North Walsham’s young people and have provided work

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experience for students. In response to concerns around littering, a competition was held for a recycling poster and they also published a young resident’s design for a tourist leaflet.

2018 has been a varied, interesting and very successful year for North Walsham Community Shop and they look forward to an even better 2019.

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Please come and support Aylsham Roman Project for their talk Let’s Build a Kiln, all about their Roman Kiln Project, on Saturday 26 January, at the Friendship Hall, Cawston Road, Aylsham, from 10am – 12noon. ARP Friends - £5, non-Friends - £7. An auction of some of the pots will also take place to raise funds for the project, so please bring your money!

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North Walsham Army Cadet Force - looking for more fun, more action and more adventure, aged between 1318? Or an adult looking for something exciting to fill their spare time with? Find out more at www.armycadet.co.uk or pop in a visit us Wednesday evenings 19.30-21.30 at The Cadet Hut, North Walsham Sport Centre, Spenser Avenue, North Walsham Macmillan Neighbour Cancer Support Drop-in Centre 2nd Tuesday every month 2pm – 4pm at Methodist Church Lounge, Grammar School Road, North Walsham, NR28 9JH– join us for a chat or come along to discuss problems that you may be having – everybody very welcome. No charge and free refreshments! If you require any specific information please let us know and we will try to find out for you – there is help available and what we don’t know we will certainly try to find out. 07908 061781 Arthritis Care (now merged with Arthritis Research UK) North Walsham Branch meets at the Community Centre on 3rd Thursday of the month for a social afternoon or to go on an excursion. Newly formed Self Support Group, to give help and advice regarding living with Arthritis, meets in the Nelson Room of the Community Centre at 10am on every 2nd Monday of the month. Programme and information regarding both groups from Stan on 01263 722778 Line Dancing at Bacton Village Hall, Coast Road, Bacton

Monday morning 10am - 12noon and Wednesday evening 7pm - 8.45pm. Newcomers made welcome. £3/session.

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Visit www.whiteagle.org for details North Walsham Congregational Church, Cromer Road welcomes you to their Coffee Mornings at 10.30am on the third Saturday of every month. All funds raised for Window Repair Fund North Walsham Farmers Market on the last Sunday of each month in the Market Place. Free parking in Vicarage Street Car Park. Stalls selling a wide range of locally grown/produced foods, arts and crafts. Usually entertainment too. Always needed more stalls. Half of pitch fees donated to local charities. Further info Nigel Clarke on 01692 409181 North Walsham Mothers' Union meets on 2nd Tuesday of the month in St Nicholas Room, behind the church, at 2.30pm for fun, faith and fellowship. Visitors and new members are assured of a warm welcome. Further details from Ann on 01692 402705 Mustard Seed Quilters meet at the Methodist Church Hall, North Walsham once a month on 2nd & last Friday at 9.30am & 3.30pm. Tel 01692 405591.

Lessingham Quilters meet at Lessingham Methodist Chapel once a month on 1st & 3rd Tuesday.01692 405591 North Norfolk Social Centre for the Blind meets on the first Thursday of every month (except January) in the main hall of North Walsham Community Centre 2pm to 4pm.

Entertainment plus tea and cakes. All blind or partiallysighted welcome. For further information contact Jean Stockdale on 01692 402562 North Walsham Quakers Meeting for Worship held at 10.30am each Sunday at the Friends Meeting House, Mundesley Road, North Walsham, NR28 0RF (just outside Swafield, at end of bypass). All welcome Worstead Wolves Youth Football Club training every Thursday 6pm-7.30pm at Queen Elizabeth Hall Worstead - contact Casey Walker 07901 582723 Aylsham Chess Club meets at Aylsham & District ExService & Social Club on Monday evenings during the September - June season. David Owen (Club Secretary) 01263 731327 davidowen364@btinternet.com North Walsham Knitters is now called ‘Penny’s Knitters’ and we meet on 2nd Tuesday of every month from 2pm – 4pm at the Congregational Church on Cromer Road, North Walsham. The cost is £1.50 which goes towards the cost of the hall and includes tea, coffee and cake. If you are interested please pop along or telephone Celia Abbs on 01692 403292 North Walsham Gardening Club meets every 3rd Thurs-

day in the month at the Jubilee Rooms, Community Centre, North Walsham at 7.30pm everyone welcome. For more info telephone 01692 402808 or 01692 500710 Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) North Walsham Branch meets on 1st Tuesday of the month (February to November) 7.30pm at Bluebell Public House, Bacton Road, North Walsham, NR28 0RA. All serving and RAF veterans, RAFA members & associate members welcome Salvation Army ‘Army Bear’s ‘ Parents & Toddlers group. Mondays, 9.30am-11am at Salvation Army, Hall Lane, North Walsham. For all pre-school children from babies upwards. Let them meet other children and enjoy our range of toys etc, plus a sing song while you chat with other parents over a cup of tea or coffee. Further details 01692 652263. Lunch club – Mondays, 12.30pm Salvation Army, Hall Lane North Walsham. Enjoy a freshly cooked 2- course meal with tea or coffee only £5. Further details 01692 652263. Coffee morning – Thursdays 9.30am11.30am – Salvation Army, Hall Lane North Walsham.

Enjoy a selection of refreshments and good company.

Sunday Morning Family Worship – 10am, Salvation Army Hall Lane, North Walsham. More details 01692 652263 Arthritis Research/Arthritis Care UK North Walsham Self Support Group - do you have Arthritis? Would you like to talk about it to an Arthritis Care Volunteer and get advice from people with a similar complaint? Why not come along to the Self Support Group which is held at 10.30am on the 2nd Monday of the month in the Nelson Room of the Community Centre? For further information please telephone Stan Melling on 01263 722778.

If you need transport - contact the local Community Transport Office on 01692 500840 and they will advise you about availability.

North Norfolk Concert band meet every Monday at Gresham village hall at 7.30pm - a friendly community band and new players always welcome, especially tuba, double bass, bass guitar, any bass line instrument, and percussion. We play a variety of different genres from swing, modern to classical. Come along or contact our Secretary maxine@john-lewis.com Sing Your Heart Out (SYHO) workshops are open to anyone who loves to sing in good company. Professional voice coaches lead the sessions, with songs chosen for their feel good factor. It’s not a choir - you don’t need to have a good voice or read music. The sessions are dropins so there’s no pressure to attend regularly or to perform. The idea is simply to sing for wellbeing. We meet at the The Lighthouse, Sheringham most Mondays from 2pm - 3.30pm. There’s no need to book and no charge; it’s free to attend (donations always welcome!). More information and exact session dates can be found on the website www.syho.org. Come along and have some fun!

Norfolk Astrology Association meeting first Saturday of the month at 2pm in Foulsham. Come along and join this group of astrology lovers to discuss, learn and share knowledge. For more information Tel 07749 822495 Come singing for fun and better health while supporting Sing to Beat Parkinson’s : North Walsham and Aylsham District Skylarks, 1st and 4th Wednesdays of each month at Sacred Heart Church Hall, Kings Arms Street, North Walsham NR28 9JP 11am for tea/coffee and social time, singing 11.30am - 12.30pm, £4 per person requested (voluntary donation). All ages and abilities welcome including people with Parkinson’s or other health issues/ disabilities. tina@playingforcake.uk or 07771 605188 Interested in astronomy? We are North Norfolk Astronomy Society and will be hosting pop up outreach events at several locations in North Norfolk if the weather is clear. To get involved, go onto our website nnas.org and sign up as an associate member (free) and we will notify you by email when an event is happening, usually 24hrs before.

Good family fun and if you get the astronomy bug you could always join as a full member

MP seeks meeting with Health Secretary for those Mr Lamb said “It was clear from the meeting that many people feel let down by NSFT seriously let down by mental health services in North Norfolk. Some

Following the Care Quality Commission’s damning report on the Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust, Norman Lamb MP has asked the Secretary of State for Health to meet with people who feel let down by the Trust.

Mr Lamb, the Liberal Democrat MP for North Norfolk, met with constituents in Sheringham on 30 November to discuss the lack of services for those with mental health needs, and what can be done to improve them.

Days earlier, the Care Quality Commission recommended that NSFT remain in special measures and renewed its rating of Inadequate overall from July 2017, also noting a deterioration on one measure.

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who were there had lost loved ones through suicide.

“The CQC’s own assessment is damning, and what makes it worse is that it’s a continuation of the last inspection which also found the Trust to be inadequate, indicating that there has been a serious failure to improve services.

“The Health Secretary has signalled to me personally that he is taking a personal interest in the steps needed to address the CQC’s damning report. I hope he will therefore agree to meet with me and people whose lives have been affected by the failure of the mental health services.

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Norfolk's heritage needs help

A charity has a very unusual vacancy to fill – it needs a volunteer to oversee the restoration of one of only four canal locks in Norfolk.

Dozens of volunteers have spent 18 years revitalising the North Walsham and Dilham Canal, a unique part of Norfolk’s heritage, and today hundreds flock to what has become a new tourism attraction.

The growing success of the project has led to an ever-lengthening "to do" list and the North Walsham and Dilham Canal Trust now desperately needs more volunteers.

Most urgently they want people for two major tasks that will take the restoration forward significantly: someone to lead the reconstruction of the 1826 lock at Ebridge, and a “lengthsman” who would cherish the maintenance of the

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"The first task would suit a retired construction engineer or similar, and the second a person able to manage and balance the needs of flora and fauna with those of navigation, walkers, anglers, boaters and ‘gongoozlers’ – canal watchers,” said Trust chairman Ivan Cane.

There are also roles for a work-party coordinator – which could be done from home by anyone with organisational skills – machinery operators, an events’ organiser and boat-trip crew.

Work parties are currently raising the canal banks above the restored Bacton Wood Lock so that, after

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"One of the pleasures of volunteering on such a worthwhile project is that of meeting people who can now boat, fish, picnic or walk along the canal,” Ivan added.

“But, even more, to see the pleasure that the work-party members gain from working with others. Recently a 13 and 81 year old were removing some tree roots and after an hour of hard work, they succeeded. The older said of the younger ‘He’s a real grafter!’ There are not many places where such fantastic working relationships can occur.”

Ebridge Lock and volunteers working at Briggate.

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WHAT’S ON WHERE

North Walsham Players Table Top Sales on Saturday 2 February

at North Walsham Community Centre doors open at 9am - 12midday.

Tables available £5 for 2 tables.

To book telephone 01692 402116

SNOW DROP SUNDAYS & ART EXHIBITIONS

As has been tradition for some years now, St Margaret’s Church in Thorpe Market will be flinging its doors open in the Spring to welcome visitors who trek for miles to come and visit the snowdrops in the churchyard on the four Sundays in February.

We also host rotating exhibitions by local and visiting artists in the church.

‘Love My Garden’ from Groveland Farm Shop will be selling a selection of beautiful spring plants.

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We will also be selling honey produced by bees from our Hazel Grove by bee keepers Ken & Theresa Caves. Woodland crafts from ‘Wrong’s Covert’ and ‘Silver Wood Studio’ will also be for sale. Finally, but no less important we welcome you to taste the delights of our home-made spread of cakes and refreshments.

In 2018 we broke all records for numbers of visitors and for the funds raised for the church’s upkeep. The snowdrops attracted over 1200 visitors over four Sundays. Our many volunteers come from outlying villages - Trunch, Southrepps, TheasLane School ofWithout Dance Northrepps well as Thorpe Market. them none of our fund-raising efforts would be possible at DANCE YOUR WAY TO FITNESS the church,NEW especially the homemade that BEGINNER'S DANCEcakes CLASS have been so much in demand that we produced BALLROOM & LATIN DANCING Starts Mon 21st Januaryfor 2019, our own collection of recipes sale.6.30pm-7.30pm at The Catholic Church Hall,

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Exhibiting artistsYvonne for each on Sunday will be824145 stained Call: 01263 glass craftsman(N.A.T.D/I.D.T.A.) & restorer Neil Forkes of Forkes Beneficial exercisewho forwill brain & body Stained Glass on 3 February display a selection of his work and have smaller items for sale. On 10 February visiting or artistNNPost maker Julia Cromer Hilton and painter of landscapes, still life and

abstract works Joanna Sheldon will be exhibiting.

On 17 February it will be the turn of ‘9 Photographers’ a group comprising Andrew Barclay, Pauline Chapman, Annie Cowper Johnson, Cecilia Evans, Linda Gower, Janet Keymer, Rosie Ward and Mary Groombridge who have worked together for a number of years under the tutelage of Julia Rafferty at Wells Library. And finally on 24 February Gillian Eustace returns to exhibit a new range of paintings and prints of landscapes, flowers, wildlife and still-life in various medium. Also for sale a selection of her cards, coasters, hand-knits and stitch work.

For further information please contact the Warden, Geoffrey Hunter at info@thorpemarket.org.uk 07980695385.

Good start to 2019 for Aylsham Chess Club

Thanks to in-club fundraising and the generosity of awards from the Aylsham Show and Aylsham Town Council, Aylsham Chess Club is investing in additional English Chess Federation compliant equipment to allow even more people to enjoy playing competitive and social chess in 2019 and beyond.

Aylsham Spitfires have started 2019 in 3rd place in Division 2 of the NCCA (Norfolk County Chess Association) league. From Heather Enid Wells playing Pete Tubby their 6 starts, the Spitfires have in the 1st Aylsham Chess Club Championship recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss and are just 1 point below the leading Norfolk & Norwich team. Top scorers are David Owen with 3 out of 4 points and Daniel Hedges with 2.5 out of 3 points. Aylsham Hurricanes remain mid-table in Division 3 with 1 win, 3 draws and 2 losses. Top scorers are Jonathan Reeve with 3 out of 5 points and Bob Grindrod with 2 out of 3 points.

Eleven players are competing in the 1st Aylsham Chess Club Championship. With differences in the number of games played it is difficult to predict the eventual winner but, currently, David Owen leads the pack with 4.5 points from his 5 games.

Aylsham Chess Club is based at Aylsham Ex-Service and Social Club in Hungate Street, Aylsham. The chess club meets on Monday evenings throughout the September to June season. If you would like to find out more about Aylsham Chess Club please contact David Owen (Aylsham Chess Club Secretary) via e-mail: davidowen364@btinternet.com or telephone 01263 731327 8

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What a Challenge!

Pupils at Millfield Primary School in North Walsham took part in their annual Christmas Challenge Day.

This year the children separated into their house teams and had to create the best decorated Christmas tree. The challenge was to hand make all of the decorations and include a background scene as well, which had to reflect a particular theme.

The children had a fun filled day making ornaments that were so exceptional they would have taken pride of place in a department store window. Their creativeness included painted fox faces on circular wood, assorted pine cones decorated as owls and foxes, an array of salt dough ornaments of gingerbread men, stars and snowmen and papier mache Christmas puddings that looked good enough to eat!

All the children had put in a lot of time and effort into making their tree display amazing and were very proud of the finished creation. Visitors and parents to the school remarked how beautiful and creative they were and how it was nice seeing something the children had made rather than a tree traditionally decorated.

As always Millfield pupils rose to the challenge and are already looking forward to next year’s Challenge Day!

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Diabetes UK North Norfolk Group

It is with great sadness that following the resignation of some Officers and Committee Members and our inability to find someone to take over these positions we have had to make the regrettable decision to put the group ‘on hold’. No meetings or fundraising will take place during 2019.

Mick Greenhalf will stay as Chairman and Jackie Greenhalf as Treasurer, in name only, just to keep the group open and with the hope that we can find some willing volunteers to take the group forward and carry on its good work but if no one is found by the end of 2019 then the group will officially close.

If you or anyone you know would like to take up this challenge please contact the Eastern Volunteering Team on 01376 501390 or email eastern@diabetes.org.uk

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Market Towns Initiative :

Second round of grants available

Nearly £130000 still in the pot for improving north Norfolk towns The second round of funding is now available in an initiative to help improve market towns in North Norfolk.

Four towns – Holt, North Walsham, Fakenham and Stalham – have already received a total of more than North Walsham town centre £270,000 from the Market Towns Initiative for community projects designed to improve their economic vitality

Each town was able to bid for £100,000 to spend on projects enabling them to take part in the development of their economic future. The money comes from a total pot of £400,000.

The second round of applications is now open to access the remaining money with the closing date of 12 February. Community groups will again be able to work with the council to put in the bids.

Each town will be able to apply for the money remaining from the £100,000 allocated in each of the areas. This is : • Holt £49,276 • North Walsham £425 • Fakenham £39,583.33 • Stalham £38,195.95

Street Collection for Prostate Cancer

On 22 November and 6 December Steve Brown and Susan Bond collected £102.41 and £162.85 in North Walsham town centre on behalf of Prostate Cancer Research Centre, registered charity number 1156027. No additional expenses were incurred.

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Big Society Fund – Latest round of funding announced

New round of grants worth more than £63000 The latest round of Big Society Fund grants have been agreed, with North Norfolk District Council supporting a wide range of groups, including Holt United Football Club, Cley Harbour, the North Walsham and Dilham Canal Trust and two village halls.

Since the Big Society Fund started in 2012, NNDC has awarded over £1,827,861 to 240 community projects in Norfolk including this round.

The committee which oversees the grants meet quarterly to decide which projects to fund. This time they approved grants totalling just over £63,000.

Here are this quarter’s recipients : • Dilham Village Hall (£7,500) – to be used in the first instance for the purchase of play area safety surfacing, any balance remaining should be put towards play equipment identified in the application • Gt Ryburgh Playing Field (£5,300) – to purchase and install a hexagonal swing, safety surface and remove the old equipment • Holt United Football Club (£2,700) – to purchase a ground slitter and line which will Improve the condition of the pitch by allowing more air into the soil • North Walsham and Dilham Canal Trust (£14,980) – to purchase a second hand self-propelled aquatic

of an excavator to dredge the plant cutter, its transport trailer and river Glaven between Cley tidal flood gate and Salthouse main a compact tractor fitted with a front sluice • Cley Parish Council (£15,000) loader and outreach cutter arm – contribution towards building • Honing Village a unisex disabled community Club (£2,300) – toilet to refurbish the A Council spokesman said “The clubroom in the Council is delighted to be able to village hall, by North Walsham and Dilham Canal at support such a vast range of comreplacing the Ebridge munity projects across the district. furniture and The Big Society Fund grant is a upgrading the lighting and heating great way to make the dreams of the community • Holt Discharged Soldier & Sailors Federation a reality and thus improve the lives of the peoAllotments Society (£6,600) – towards the ple of north Norfolk." purchase of a second hand building with a For more information about the application communal area, a sink with running water process, visit www.northnorfolk.org/bsf or and toilet facilities contact the BSF team on supporting.communities • Cley Harbour (£9,000) – towards the hire @north-norfolk.gov.uk or 01263 513811.

Churches Together annual Christmas day lunch

This year was our 23rd Christmas Day Lunch in North Walsham Community Centre. We welcomed anyone who would otherwise be on their own, at this very special time of the year.

We had a wonderful time, with lots of smiling faces and plenty of chatting, on what can be a very lonely day.

Everyone tucked in to a traditional three course Christmas Lunch with a glass of wine.

Later we watched the Queen’s speech and were served a cup of tea with a delicious slice of cake. On leaving everyone was given a present of a box of chocolate biscuits. Cars were then ready to take home those with no transport.

Without the generosity of the North Walsham Community, this event would not be able to take place. We would like to thank The Bluebell Inn, The Classic Car Club and private donations, also Rotary in North Walsham who pledged to underwrite any losses.

We mustn’t forget to say ‘thank you’ to all the volunteers who helped make this day possible.

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Steam Punk Sculptures

Having worked on my hobby for about a year making lamps, upcycling all sorts of broken and end of life items such as cameras, musical instruments, motor parts etc, I saw in a coffee shop in Norwich, Alchemista, a steam punk style coffee machine which I found fascinating.

This type of sculpture goes a step further than upcycling unused items - it uses old parts many of which would probably be thrown away as scrap, producing humorous and interesting conversation and advertising pieces.

My first venture, a six foot tall coffee machine with a section that actually makes ice drip coffee, took quite a while to produce - lots of head scratching and changing around along the way - but the finished machine was very well received at the collectors’ fair at the Norfolk showground recently.

The machine is now on display at the new Shambles Bistro in North Walsham so please do take a look.

Normally steam punk sculptures are made on commission either for rental or purchase to suit a huge range of businesses - coffee, wine, brewery, tattoo , music, photography - the list of themes and sizes is endless.

I post all my sculptures and my upcycled lamps on Facebook under ‘Evolution Upcycled’ and many lamps are available from the Music Hut in town.

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Cllr. Karen Ward, Portfolio Holder Planning & Housing said “The benefits to the environment in terms of energy savings are good news for North Norfolk residents. The Committee was reassured that all necessary measures had been taken to minimise the visual impact of this installation on the surrounding AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).�

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As we leave 2018 high pressure will still be close enough to give us dry, benign conditions with temperatures not far from average.

Thereafter it won’t be long before we get more mobility into the mix which will mean wind, rain and more up and down with the temperatures.

However, there does not seem enough evidence to suggest there will be long spells of cold and there will still be fair days in the mix too.

February will continue in the same way and the same can be said for March except that there will be more in the way of fair days and temperatures should have the chance to rise above average as daylight hours move ahead at a pace.

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Winter is the best time to start looking after our skin and to start the skin renewal and regeneration program. Here we are providing a selection of our treatment that can be carried out on a budget. There is something to suit every budget so hopefully you will find something that you like!

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This round of applications follows the awarding of the December round of grants, which saw four groups benefit from up to £2,000 each.

The following grants were awarded : • SWAN (Supporting Women, Activities Network) - £2000 towards the delivery of a broad range of art therapy based classes for ladies with mental health needs in the Stalham area.

• North Norfolk Arts Co- Operative – £2000 towards the delivery of a varied 6 month programme of workshops and performances encompassing creative, cultural and heritage activities for young people aged 11 – 25 in Briston / Melton Constable.

• The Belfry Centre for Music and Arts - £875 towards the licencing and musical rights costs associated with a project to train, support and enable young people to perform in a musical theatre production.

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2019 probate court fee hike is taxation by the back door

by Miranda Marshall, Director, Hayes + Storr Adam Smith, the founder of modern economic principles and the darling of many right of centre politicians, established the three essential duties of government. In his 1776 ‘The Wealth of Nations’ he stated these to be national defence, administration of justice (law and order) and the provision of public works and the public institutions that facilitate trade.

The government’s justification for the proposed hike in probate court fees is ‘access to justice’. They argue the need to raise funds for an effective court and tribunal service.

They are expecting a group of vulnerable people (the bereaved) to pay to run the court system. In doing so they are failing in their fundamental duty, as second-stated above.

In the UK we do not have ‘hypothecated taxation’; we have general taxation, national insurance and VAT. We should not be paying for public services out of fees paid by users of associated services and arguably, not by users of the service at all. For example, those of us that pay tax, support the NHS whether or not we use it. We pay for schools, whether or not we have children.

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Under the new sliding scale, which is proposed from April 2019, one in five families can expect to pay £2,500 in probate court fees on estates of more than £500,000.

Admittedly, for estates below £50,000, where increasingly no grant of probate is needed anyway, there will be no fee at all. The increased fee could even fall on a widow continuing to live in the marital home. Estates between £50,000 and £300,000 will remain little-altered at £250, while the maximum fee of an eye-watering £6,000 will fall on estates of over £2,000,000.

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Ministers backed-off the changes prior to the 2017 general election in the face of criticism but have back-tracked. It is small-comfort that the maximum fee has been cut from the 2017 proposed figure of £20,000 on estates of £2million and over.

The Brexit-embattled government was not brave enough to announce the changes in the Budget; rather they will be enacted via secondary legislation.

This article aims to supply general information, but it is not intended to constitute advice. Every effort is made to ensure that the law referred to is correct at the date of publication and to avoid any statement which may mislead.

However no duty of care is assumed to any person and no liability is accepted for any omission or inaccuracy. Always seek our specific advice.

If you would like further advice on this matter please contact Miranda on 01328 710210. If you require advice on any other legal matter call 01692 503081 or email law@hayes-storr.com.

Your legal matters in safe hands Hayes + Storr Solicitors handle a whole range of family, property and business legal matters with care and professionalism.

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North Walsham and District Branch of Cats Protection

Several cats and kittens were reserved before Christmas and some have already left for their new homes. We have also had lots of enquiries since we re-opened and several more have been reserved or have already joined their new families. However, when a pen has become vacant it has quickly been filled by cats from our waiting list. If you are on the waiting list please remember that, if we have more than one cat from a household in a pen, we cannot take any more cats into that pen until the last one has been re-homed.

We often mention the importance of kittens born outside coming into care as soon as possible to ensure they learn at an early age to accept contact with people. Ideally, we like to have them in care before they are 6 weeks old, although we will take older kittens, especially if they have had some contact with the people who are feeding them.

These kittens will need more socialising before we put them up for adoption as they have missed that vital stage in their development.

Sometimes they can be older than we would like when they come into care and these kittens do take longer to accept contact with us.

Two such kittens are Nancy and Nimbus who joined us from the colony on the industrial site. They were older than most kittens and had very little contact with people. Although very frightened when they arrived, they did not spit, scratch or bite although they would hiss when anybody tried to get to close to them or touch them. When they joined us, they came to live in their carer’s home and initially reacted when she had visitors by running and hiding behind the settee in her conservatory. However, although still only happy to have physical contact with their carer, they no longer hide but will sit on the settee observing the comings and goings in her living room.

These two young cats are beautiful but they will need a home/homes

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You will receive regular weigh ins as well as lots of advice regarding feeding as well as hints and tips on how to make your pet exercise more.

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with experienced cat people who will need to be very patient and willing to give them time to adapt to their new surroundings as it will take much longer for them to learn to trust and accept their new home.

Nancy and Nimbus, looking for home/homes with people willing to give them lots of time to settle

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. 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

Hedgehog Haven

The New Year has started off quietly with no more admissions.

The last one to arrive was on 23 December an underweight juvenile that I’ve named Tinsel.

As the weather is still mild (as at 6 January) there are still hedgehogs coming out at night seeking food. Hibernation is usually ruled by the weather. Until there are several nights of frosty cold weather they could still be about, so if you put food out for hedgehogs please carry on until it does not get eaten for several days in a row.

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Breakfast meeting opportunity for Business Rate payers

The Grumpy Inn Keepers

The children from Worstead Pre-School put on their annual nativity play titled ‘The Grumpy Inn Keepers’.

Children as young as two years old, sang, acted, danced and portrayed the true meaning of Christmas - the birth of baby Jesus.

Presentation on North Norfolk District Council’s spending plans North Norfolk District Council is to give people who pay Business Rates the chance to discuss the council’s spending plans for the forthcoming financial year before they are finalised and submitted for approval.

Many of the children sang solos and this was all followed by a Christmas Fayre to raise money for extra resources.

A presentation at a breakfast meeting on Monday, 28 January, will be followed by an informal discussion with senior councillors and officers.

Cllr Eric Seward, NNDC Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Revenue and Benefits, said “The meeting about plans for the forthcoming budget is an opportunity to find our more on the topic and get your views heard.”

Cllr Duncan Baker, NNDC Conservative spokesman for Finance, said “We would be delighted to hear views from our rate-payers, and I would encourage local business owners to attend so they can engage with us on our budget plans.”

Cllr John Rest, Leader of the Independent Group at NNDC, said “This is an opportunity for businesses to put forward their ideas for the forthcoming budget. The success of last year’s event proved very valuable. We want to continue to ensure that we work with local businesses, and identify your needs for the future.”

The meeting is open to any organisation, group or individual.

Please email accountancy@north-norfolk.gov.uk to confirm attendance by 25 January or to request any further information.

The meeting, which will be held at NNDC's Cromer offices, will start at 8.30am.

If you would like to visit this friendly pre-school, please telephone Karla or Paula 01692 535692 (term time) or visit their website www.worsteadpreschool.co.uk

Crackdown on dog fouling is under way Rangers leading fresh effort to tackle anti-social dog owners

Environmental rangers are stepping up their patrols as part of an ongoing bid to tackle the blight of dog mess in North Norfolk.

Sheringham Prom will be one of the places that will see increased monitoring by the North Norfolk District Council rangers because of an increase in reports of the problem there.

“An increase in dog mess often happens when the clocks go back and the evenings get darker, but that is not an excuse,” said Cllr Nigel Lloyd, NNDC Portfolio Holder for Environment. “Dog mess impacts visitors and locals alike, and spoils everyone’s enjoyment of places such as the prom.”

It is an offence not to pick up after your dog. If this is witnessed by NNDC officers, offenders will be served with fixed-penalty notices of £80.

Dog fouling can be reported at www.north-norfolk.gov.uk. Keep up to date by following the council’s Environmental Protection Team on Twitter (@NNDCEPteam).

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Tuliptree Designs are proud to offer our ever expanding range of beautiful fabrics.

We hold classes in patchwork, quilting, embroidery, textiles and sewing for all levels.

From making large quilts to cushions and bags and anything in between.

So, shake up your sewing, pop in and meet the team for some expert advice, help with your projects or just to share our passion for all things fabric.

Whether its a spring repair, new seat foams or a complete lounge suite with co-ordinating curtains you can be guaranteed of first class customer service and attention to detail.

In our showroom we have pattern books from Designers Guild, Romo, Linwood, Harlequin, Scion and many more and we are proud to be Sandersons fabric and wallpaper specialists.

We now stock a range of home accessories including a large selection of Dora Designs doorstops and draught excluders.

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Local hairdresser’s new play to premier at Sheringham Little Theatre Local hairdresser, Nigel Manson, will be premiering his new play ‘Miss Marble strikes; Again!!’ at the Little Theatre, Sheringham on 8 and 9 March.

The comedy come farce will be presented by Stage Direct who have previously had successful shows at the Little Theatre, the Atrium in North Walsham and the Granary.

The group has enjoyed many years of experience of putting on performances at various prestigious venues in North Norfolk. In recent times they have produced ‘Good Morning Mr Magpie’ by David Starling

Pandora’s Box

For many years, Pandora’s Box Lay veiled from the eyes of men.

Sadly, one day it resurfaced, they say, To bring Death and Despair, once again!

Most people in the whole world today, Want to live together in Peace.

But there are those whose wish to dispose Of Goodwill, and make Harmony cease They say only good men’s inaction, Will let evil and wickedness win.

We all have to fight, despite shaking with fright, Bravery comes from within!

The one thing we have to remember, To get rid of war, famine and pox, Good men must be willing to sacrifice all In the fight to close Pandora’s Box! Frances Wraight

and ‘The Village Hall’ by Ashley Burgoyne. Of course, more home grown plays are short listed and being planned in the near future. Stage Direct can boast of a host of playwrights, screen writers and published authors providing a constant stream of new material as and when needed.

Nigel, a 54 year old former student of Sheringham High School, boasts that his family’s history in Sheringham dates back to the 1870s. He and his sister Sharon co-own Hair by Solo where they have practiced their hairdressing skills since 1984. He joined Stage Direct Drama group around 20 years ago and has been either a member of the cast or crew and has directed and produced in many of their productions. Nigel has written a number of plays and a pantomime, which was produced some years ago.

Nigel will also be directing the play and says that

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he was delighted when Stage Direct agreed to premier his new play. ‘Miss Marble strikes: Again!!’says Nigel ‘is a comic play, with some dark undertones, based around the comings and goings of a house at 26 Waverly Lane, Farnham. Farcical episodes from the owners of the house to secure rendezvous’ with their secret lovers do not go to plan. Their housekeeper Miss Marble is almost forced to go on strike, a non-English speaking Spanish lady is brought into the fray and is held captive under the stairs, until finally the dark undercurrents lead up to the play coming to a rather unique conclusion!’

Apart from long term members, there will be a new very talented younger member joining the production. Anna Ryan (as Meg) will be making her Stage Direct debut.

Performance dates are 8 and 9 March and tickets are available from the box office 01263 822347 or www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com

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A New Year Unfurls

The clocks are striking, all round the world.

As the old year is ending, a New Year’s unfurled.

We have a chance to make resolutions again, As most of last year’s have been made in vain!

Though last year’s intentions were truly laudable, And some of our efforts really applaudable, There was a lot left to be desired, Especially if we felt we were too tired!

So light up the fireworks, let’s start with a bang!

These new plans mean the old ones can go hang!

Let’s hope for peace and joy in our lives, It’s the goal for which almost everyone strives.

In our own lives, too, we can play a big part, With truth and courage and a kind, loving heart.

So Happy New Year to all of mankind, May we all find contentment and true peace of mind!

Frances Wraight

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

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Garden Walls, Small Extensions, Patios, Repointing, Conservatory bases, Plastering New work and Repairs 1st Class Work ~ Free Quotations

Tel: 01692 405273

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

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HARRISON FENCING & LANDSCAPING

All types of fencing and hard landscaping All turfing needs - real turf or artificial Decking - Pergolas Tree and hedge work or removal Gates made to order, any shape or size

01263 663269 or 07747 024222

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

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Manufacturers & Installers of High Quality

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Four crew members at RNLI Cromer have passed important tests, which enable them to be fully operational members of crew

Three crew – Reis Khalil, Kevin Johnson and Mark Southgate are now fully trained as operational members of the inshore lifeboat – ‘George and Muriel’, whilst Vernon Hoare will be a mechanic on the all weather lifeboat ‘Lester’.

Richard Leeds, Lifeboat Operations Manager for Cromer’s RNLI Lifeboat, says ‘We are very proud of these crew who have worked hard and with a lot of dedication to pass these requirements to become fully trained boat crew’.

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Injured as a result of unacceptable medical treatment?

Richard Barr, is a highly experienced clinical negligence

solicitor based in North Norfolk. (with Scott-Moncrieff & Associates Ltd of London).

Free preliminary discussion without obligation (at your own home if you wish). Consultations in Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and London. Cases taken on a no win no fee basis. For more information and a fact sheet or an informal chat contact me.

Telephone 01692 650829

Steve Emerson Timber

Station Yard, North Walsham We are one of the biggest suppliers of fence panels, gates, concrete & wooden posts & gravel boards . All made in our own workshop Our garden maintenance department is now open and we offer a full fence erection service with close board and fancy European & picket fence panels, plus gates.

All types of garden maintenance including garden clearance and tree work with our own mini digger, dumper & chipper.

We are also one of the biggest suppliers of railway sleepers old and new.

email: Barrlaw@paston.co.uk

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Any original items of Second World War Homefront / Norfolk / RAF / ARP / Home Guard items or memorabilia for a new display at the RAF Marham Aviation Heritage Centre opening this summer. Tel 07919 182990 Any donations of wool gratefully received.

Whatever we receive will be knitted into baby hats to donate to the Norfolk and Norwich Premature Baby Unit or hats and gloves for the Christmas Shoebox Appeal.

Please call 07796638020 or email sallylee35@hotmail.co.uk Your unwanted wool & knitting patterns for the Norfolk Knitters charity - please bring your donations to Sheringham Library Old railway items always wanted for small museum, particularly tickets, lamps, loco items, station signs, cast iron or enamel notices etc – local items particularly sought. Tel Chris 01508 494204/07966 066563 Any bits from crashed planes, Second World War etc, information on crash sites or anything related for Aviation Heritage Museum based at Frettenham Tel Ken 01692 406943 Wanted anything saleable proceeds to Countryside Restoration Trust charity no 1142122 - their aim is the protection of wildlife, birds, flowers etc and most importantly educating children. Tel Eddie or Lynn on 01692 400780 Honda c50 c70 c90 parts or complete bike cheap as possible Tel 07776 131868 Firewood for my woodburner - fallen trees old fencing Tel Jon 07952 920042 or woodenjon@msn.com VCR wanted in working condition with remote needed to convert videos to put online will pay £10 will collect Tel Mark 01692 400794 Records 45s 78s and LPs cassettes also CDs singles only all considered Tel 01692 405756 Budgerigar/canary cage in good condition Tel 01263 516828

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Tee-time is a family affair at Mundesley Golf Club

A Norfolk coastal golf club will have a husband and wife team of captains at the helm this year.

David and Diana Clarke become club and ladies’ captains at Mundesley on New Year’s Day – hitting a ceremonial drive before a social ‘scramble’ event.

science researcher, was the first to take up the sport in 2004. He now plays off a low four handicap and has represented Norfolk.

And daughter Hannah, a 25-yearold paralegal, has just taken up the game. She also does occasional shifts working in the clubhouse bar.

It means a busy 2019 for the pair from Felmingham near North Walsham – organising matches and teams, and representing the club.

David and Diana are one of only a handful of husbands and wives to be captains in the same year since the club it was founded in 1901.

Husband and wife David and Diana Clarke who David, a retired chemistry become Mundesley teacher who is chairman of David, who started playing when Golf Club captains on governors at Colby Primary taking his son to the course, said: New Year’s Day. School, plays off a handicap of 20.

Photo: Richard Batson “It is going to be a full-on year, Diana (28 handicap) worked in with commitments most days – health service management, including eight but we are really looking forward to it. We like years as chief executive of the North Norfolk to be seen as a friendly family club which Primary Care Trust. caters for all ages and abilities – so I guess our family involvement sends out a good Her drive-in will be the first proper swing of message,� he added. a club for three months, having seen the health

service as customer rather than a boss. She suffered a broken arm in a fall on wet ground when playing golf in September – but says it is healing well and she is determined not to miss her big moment.

The family involvement in the club doesn’t end there. Son Davey, a 26-year-old agricultural

The couple’s charity for their captaincy year is the Benjamin Foundation, where Diana is a former chairman. This year’s outgoing captains Jim McQuattie and Sue Symmons raised £3000 for Brain Tumour Research.

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The announcement comes after a thorough procurement process for the Council’s leisure contract, which was advertised to potential contractors in April 2018.

The decision to award the contract was made at a meeting of North Norfolk District Council’s Cabinet on 3 December, where the successful applicant was named as ‘Bidder X’ due to confidentiality rules. The name of that successful bidder was announced as Everyone Active following a standard 10-day ‘standstill’ period.

The ten-year leisure management contract will see Everyone Active responsible for the management of the following facilities: • The Victory Swim and Fitness Centre in North Walsham • The Fakenham Sports and Fitness Centre • The Splash Leisure and Fitness Centre in Sheringham • The dual use sports centre at North Walsham High School • The dual use sports centre at Stalham Academy • The dual use sports centre at Cromer Academy

The average annual saving over the life of the contract is in excess of ÂŁ300,000 and this reduction is helping to finance the provision of the new Sheringham Leisure

The Council thanked the existing contractors Places For People for all they have done for more than 20 years, where an excellent reputation has been developed for delivering high quality public leisure facilities.

All staff at the six facilities will be transferred over to the new contract under TUPE Regulations, which preserve employees' terms and conditions when a business is transferred to a new employer.

This means staff currently employed at the six centres, either by the current contract holder or North Norfolk District Council, will continue to be employed but by the new contractor.

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North Walsham Table Tennis The League was shocked and saddened to learn of the unexpected death of former North Walsham Captain Chris Johnson who passed away following a battle with pneumonia and having suffered a stroke shortly before Christmas.

League Chairman Chris Pooley paid tribute saying “I was very sad to hear of the death of Chris Johnson. I had known him firstly as a player at the old North Walsham Youth Club, then at the Sports Centre for approximately forty years. During this time he was our League Tournament Officer with his wife Pat's assistance for twenty-five years, only standing down at the last AGM. The League expanded and Chris's job became more difficult with the large increase in players so entrants had to be restricted to five events. Again he dealt with this very capably and efficiently. When Mary Sawyer set up the Junior Coaching Scheme on Friday evenings he assisted with this and many of the young players joined the North Walsham Sports Centre Teams and continue to do so. The Junior Tournament was also instigated by him for registered and new non League players. This again was a great success and continues. He will

be remembered for many years for being a stalwart of the League, ever willing to assist and help the League forward. I will also remember his spring time phone calls to see how my onion sets were progressing!” League President Peter Ward also paid tribute saying “I first met Chris when I started playing table tennis in the League nearly forty years ago. Always enjoying the game he was a tenacious competitor with a devastating forehand. Apart from playing, Chris has been part of the backbone of our League, prepared to run the teams he played in and, as our Chairman has mentioned, served the League where needed, especially in running our annual tournament at North Walsham with his wife Pat for a quarter of a century. I often swapped gardening anecdotes with Chris over the years as this was a shared interest. Chris was a friendly unassuming man who will be missed by all who knew him within our League.”

Life President and fellow North Walsham player John Vaughan added to the tributes “Chris was a kind, thoughtful man, a giver and a contributor in life, who always gave of his best, and got the best out of his colleagues. He was a stalwart

The Vikings' outstanding season has continued with wins against Diss, 67-0, at home, and 30 -12 away to Sudbury.

Before the Ruislip game on the 12th they were third in London One North, three points behind Colchester whom they play away this Saturday (19th), and 11 behind Rochford. The League's winner is promoted to South East Premier along with London One South's winner, with the runners up from each playing off for a third promotion place.

Twenty year Joe Milligan was December's Coltishall Red Lion Player of the Month. The centre only joined in October but has already established himself as a firm crowd favourite, scoring eleven tries. From Attleborough, Joe began playing rugby in the Minis at Wymondham aged six. Educated at Langley School he was in the Leicester Tigers Academy for two years and is now a UEA student.

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.

Monday 21 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 CP, 30 Paston Rd, Mundesley, NR11 8BN. If you would like lunch after the walk, call ahead on (01263) 720096.

Thursday 24 January – 10:30am - Bacton Church

The Colts began their Eastern Counties campaign with a 36 -17 win over Lowestoft & Yarmouth. They also play Southwold and Woodbridge in the group stage, the results of which will decide whether they enter the Cup or Plate quarter finals. Meanwhile the Under 13-16 sides are doing well in the group stages of the Norfolk Cup age competitions. The numbers joining the Girls squad (see picture) continues to grow. The ‘Valkyries’ run three teams: under 13, 15 and 18. Up to under 11s girls and boys play together.

The Vikings play Old Priorians away on the 26th, then meet Diss at Scottow in a Norfolk Cup semi final on 2 February.

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 25 January – 11am - Catfield Walk – Grade 2 – Approx. 2.75 miles – A lovely country walk on grass tracks and field edges with no gradients. Meet at Catfield Community Centre (free parking at hall or along road side), Ludham Rd, Catfield, (Post code at the Crown PH NR29 5AA) Wednesday 30 January – 10:30am - Walcott

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when it came to Table Tennis, and the North Walsham Club and the North Norfolk Table Tennis League will be that much poorer without him.” Press Officer Philip Stone said “I was fortunate enough to play as a member of Chris's team for around fifteen very happy years and he was always extremely encouraging and helpful, but not only that, he was very easy to talk to in general and interested and supportive in whatever was going on in your own life. In addition he helped co-organise the twelve-hour table tennis marathons which helped support the Sport Relief charity on four occasions and these events simply would not have taken place without his invaluable support. The North Walsham club and the annual Championships owe a huge debt to Chris and I know that his spirit will live on both at the tournament and anytime anyone picks up a bat on a Friday night practice session at the Sports Centre”. All of our thoughts are with Pat and their family.

Prom Bookable Walk – Introductory and Grade 1 – Any distance to 1.3 miles – A flat promenade walk on hard surfaces for all abilities and people living with dementia and their carers. Meet outside the Kingfisher Restaurant, Coast Rd, Walcott, NR12 0AP. Book on 01263 519405 by 3pm Tuesday 29 January.

Wednesday 30 January – 11am - Walcott Walk Grade 3 – Approx. 3 miles – A flat walk on minor roads and across fields and tracks. Meet at the Lighthouse Inn CP, Stalham Rd, Walcott, NR12 0PE.

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