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Young carol singers bring Christmas cheer to hospital Carol singing choristers brought some Christmas cheer to patients at North Walsham War Memorial Hospital.

Youngsters from the Broadland Youth Choir toured the wards in an annual event organised by the hospital’s League of Friends.

The award-winning choir for 7 to 14 year olds was formed in 1992 is based at Salhouse and regularly performs concerts and competitions at prestigious venues as well as community events.

Choir assistant musical director Hannah Royal said the young people and patients enjoyed the event which was the last in the group’s busy festive season.

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Broadland Youth Choir and members of the League of Friends before the carol singing at North Walsham War Memorial Hospital.

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Patients sang along and listened to the unaccompanied festive songs from the 17-strong choir.

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Friends chairman Keith Jarvis added “Christmas is not a nice time to be in hospital, but we hope the wonderful festive singing of the choir brings some homeliness and happiness to the patients.”

The Friends use public donations to provide extras to benefit patients, visitors and staff at the hospital.

Choir members in their carol singing tour of the wards

Photos: Richard Batson

Friends deliver festive gifts to hospital patients

Patients spending Christmas in hospital at North Walsham were given the tonic of extra gifts to unwrap – with a little help from their Friends.

Parcels of goodies were delivered to wards at North Walsham War Memorial Hospital on the weekend before the big day.

Bearing the gifts were members of the hospital’s League of Friends, who carry out the annual present-drop using funds generated by public donations.

The packages were presented to 27 patients as the hospital was fully occupied over the festive period.

Long-serving nurse Kerry Howarth said “It means a great deal to the patients, especially those whose families live far away and cannot visit.

They are pleased to know someone is thinking of them and it has puts a smile on their face.

Everyone is very grateful for what the Friends do.”

Life member of the Friends, Gifts galore: North Walsham War Memorial Janet Alden Hospital’s Friends meet with nursing staff from Honing, before handing out festive gifts. has seen the Photo: Richard Batson gift delivery from both sides of the bed – as a visiting gift-giver and as a patient back in 2003. She added “If you are feeling low it is a real boost when the unexpected gifts are handed out. And when you are delivering them you see patients perk up and really appreciate it.”

Friends’ Chairman Keith Jarvis said “We are delighted to use the public’s donations to put a smile on the faces of patients at this time of year with parcels of gifts. We also enjoy chatting to them on our rounds.

They have some great stories to tell, and some – including one who was a former member of staff - have a real affinity with the hospital which we are proud to support.”

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The Friends, who also organised a visit by carol singers over the festive period, presented hampers to the staff as well. The support group of volunteers provides extras all year round however, and are currently drawing up an action list of projects for 2018, including a new website to keep the community in touch with their work.

If you would like to help the Friends with donations or fund-raising please contact Mr Jarvis by email at k.jarvis155@btinternet.com, or call 07788 889853.

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Christmas Celebrations at the Day Services Hub

Many of our regular visitors enjoyed a Christmas lunch and party at the Hub last month.

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Pop in for a visit Tuesday to Saturday 9am – 3pm and speak to the Manager, Angela Reith, or telephone 01263 821188 to discuss what is on offer.

North Norfolk Social Centre for the Blind

On Thursday 5 December the Community Centre opened its doors once again for our annual Christmas lunch.

There was roast turkey and all the trimmings as well as an extra surprise on the tables - the traditional Christmas cracker.

North Walsham Choir sang songs from Mary Poppins and of course there was our Grand Christmas Draw with many prizes.

The first prize was a Christmas hamper, second prize a bottle of whisky and third a bottle of champagne.

We had many other prizes donated and the Club would like to thank the following for their support, not only at Christmas but by giving their time to raise funds to help keep this Club going, year after year : North Walsham Rotary Club, North Walsham Lions, East Coast Plastics, Bluebell Public House, Cromer Pier Theatre, Three Cottages Fish and Chip Restaurant, Sainsbury’s PLC, Tesco PLC at Stalham and Sheringham, Roys of Wroxham, Morrisons of Cromer, Andy Grey Electrical and everyone who sold raffle tickets for us.

Special thanks goes to Mrs Cynthia Clare, who raised £950 by holding a Christmas Fayre at The Queen Elizabeth Hall on 9 December and finishing off in the evening with a Bingo session.

A very Happy New Year to you all.

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Once again the generosity of the residents of North Walsham and the surrounding area has enabled the local Poppy Appeal to achieve its best ever collection total. To date this stands at over £16,370.

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

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

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

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

Further info contact Jackie or David on 01692 405492.

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

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

North Walsham Market Cross W.I. 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.

Whist Drive Tues & Fri at 7.45 East Ruston Village Hall Sandcastles Pre-School (Bacton Primary School). Sessional care for children aged 2-4 years. Open Monday 9am-3pm, Wednesday 9am-3pm, Thursday and Friday

9am-12pm. Please contact us for further details on 07796825983 or visit www.sandcastlespreschool.co.uk Multisports Bacton -Tues Bacton Sports Field. Holt Wed Primary School Playing Field. Mundesley -Thur Mundesley Junior School. North Walsham - Mon Manor Rd Junior School. We stop at the end of School Term.

5.45pm (for registration) finish 7.30pm. Parents welcome no running required! We can organise CRB checks, if you do not already have a certificate. £1.50 per week, with a maximum of £3 per family. Pre-booking is not necessary.

Parents have to sign consent forms before children start.

St John Ambulance Divisional and Norfolk County Museum, Preference Place, off Bacton Road, N Walsham NR28 9RF. Open on an appointment basis by contacting the Curator/Custodian of the museum Dave Pollitt ddavepollit@aol.com 07795 261326 / 01692 406261. Come and explore our fascinating history of service to the public.

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

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

Further information Harvey Pitcher 01263 512328’ NORTH NORFOLK SPEAKERS CLUB meets 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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Great Expectations, Great Result!

Millfield Primary School in North Walsham warmly welcomed Ofsted last November, with children from across the school eager to show how proud they are of their school.

The report received at the end of the inspection was as expected glowing and rated as ‘Good’.

The inspector writing to the Head Teacher said “you continue to lead the school exceptionally well and are ably supported by your deputy head teacher and leadership team. You have maintained Millfield’s highly inclusive ethos”.

Pupils told the inspector “whoever comes here, we are ready to welcome you”.

The report went on to say that the team are highly ambitious for all pupils and determined to ensure that when they leave Millfield, they are well prepared for High School. The inspection also praised the very good behaviour of pupils saying that “teachers establish positive relationships with pupils and pupils told me that they enjoyed their lessons”.

Parents who responded to the Ofsted online questionnaire said that they would recommend the school to other parents and that their child is well looked after in school.

Another parent said “both my children find their education at Millfield engaging and the school gives them a fantastic range of opportunities over and above the regular lessons”.

Mrs Harazdiuk (Head Teacher) said “we are immensely pleased that the school has been recognised for all the great work it does and that Millfield has continued to provide its pupils with a standard of education that is at least good. We are ambitious for all our pupils and staff, with a determination to improve even further to give our children the outstanding provision they deserve”.

Sugar for Shelters at Poppies

Poppies Nursery in North Walsham has a tradition each December which involves inviting families of the children who attend the nursery to donate a bag of sugar for Sugar for Shelters.

60 bags of sugar to Santa.

Last month the nursery welcomed Santa and the North Norfolk Vintage Tractor Club to their home on the Memorial Park and the children handed over more than

“They were invited to take a look at the tractors and to sit on one if they wished. We invited the tractor owners and their guests into the nursery for a mince pie and cheese straw as they warmed up ahead of their chilly ride home.

We feel that this event reflects the warm community spirit in North Walsham.

The nursery can be contacted at enquiries@poppieschildrensnursery.co.uk, 01692 500117 or visit their Facebook page Poppies Day Nursery North Walsham Times 534 January 20th 2018

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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 email anne_russen001@yahoo.co.uk or 07748039363 @yahoo.co.uk or 07748039363

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Macmillan Coffee Morning

Nathan, Jackie, David, Bethany and Alaana would like to thank everyone who came and donated to their MacMillan Coffee Morning on Sunday 3 December – “once again it was really successful and we raised £320.

Wishing everyone a happy new year!”

Bradfield Cricket Club - Cricket Coaching for boys and girls 6-11 years - All welcome at N. Walsham Sports Centre 4pm till 6pm Sunday 15 February to Sunday 5 April - £4 per session. For more info contact penny.day1@yahoo.co.uk Minni House Club - we are a group of like-minded individuals who love all things miniature and anything to do with dolls houses. We all come from the North Norfolk area and meet 2nd Thurs each month at Bodham Village Hall, 2pm-4pm. Secretary Jan Boyden 01263 826970. New members are always welcome and we would love to hear from anyone who is interested in joining us.

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

Meet up with ride out (weather permitting). All welcome. More details on Facebook North Walsham & Bradfield Flower Club (NAFAS) meets in The Catholic Church Hall, North Walsham 2.30pm on 4th Thurs each month. Contact Glenis Dillon on 01692 404628 Meditation classes in Aylsham at the Friends Meeting House, Peggs Yard, NR11 6ER on Thursday lunchtimes from 12.30pm - 1.30pm, term time only North Walsham & Bradfield Flower Club (NAFAS) meet in The Catholic Church Hall, North Walsham at 2.30pm on 4th Thursday each month. Please contact Glenis Dillon on 01692 404628 for further information Mundesley Table Tennis Club meet in the Coronation Hall most Thurs from 7pm. All players from age 8 and of any standard of play welcome. 01263 722930 or 07828 175493 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. 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, 10.30am and 6.30pm. All welcome. Sunday Kids meet at 10.15am in the church hall in term times. For more information please call Revd Paul Cubitt, Vicar, on 01692 406380 http://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 North Norfolk Coalition against the Cuts and Trade Council are a campaigning group opposed to the policies of austerity and privatisation in the NHS, mental and physical health, social care, education etc. Meet 1st Wed of every month at Sheringham Community Centre, Holway Road, Sheringham at 7.30pm. Tel 01263 823093 Walking Netball all welcome at Erpingham Multi-Use Games Area (NR11 7QD), Fridays 10.30am. More info from Ros Fretwell 01263 768262 - or just turn up and play.

Poppy Crafters meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month between 2pm and 4pm in Upper Sheringham Village Hall. Come and join us for Needlecrafts including Patchwork/Sewing/Embroidery/Knitting and Crochet. All levels welcome. Contact Shirley on 01263 823499 evenings 6-8pm or email sheringhamquilter@gmail.com

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WHAT’S ON WHERE

Tea Dance at North Walsham Community Centre on Monday 22 January 2pm to 4.30pm admission £2 including refreshments

Snowdrop Sunday on 4 February at Thorpe Market Church, NR11 8UA 12noon - 4pm - enjoy the snowdrops

Snow Drop Sundays

It will not be long before the snowdrops will be gracing our gardens, woodlands and wild places and giving us immense pleasure in the latter stages of winter, signalling the renewal of spring and warmer times to come.

Thorpe Market Churchyard in rural North Norfolk is now a mecca for visitors both local, national and international.

In 2017 over the four weekends in February the snowdrops attracted over 1000 visitors, including a coach load of Dutch visitors, who came, saw and experienced the welcoming signs of spring and the

and sale of work by local artist Gillian Eustace. Original paintings, scenic cards, coasters and other crafts.

warm embrace of those who volunteer at the church to support the event, providing Thorpe Market’s famous spread of afternoon tea, coffee and cakes. The homemade cakes have been so much in demand that we produced our own collection of recipes for sale, all in aid of the church funds. And if you are lucky you may even have some live music to enjoy.

As with last year, this year the church will also host four local artists, each exhibiting their work so that returning visitors will see new work on the walls, all of which will be on sale.

To complement the offer, the owners of 'Love My

Refreshments available. Secondhand books. Supporting the Church Fund.

Free admission and parking

Garden’, which is based at Groveland, in Roughton, are delighted to join us and will have a presence over the four weekends in the Churchyard, selling a selection of their plants. We are therefore looking forward to four sundrenched weekends on 4, 11, 18 & 25 February from 12noon until 4pm, having tea and cake amongst our beautiful native snowdrops and the more exotic arrivals. Do come and join us.

We recommend that large groups contact us before the event to give us fair warning of numbers and dates so that we can provide enough cakes.

Please contact the Warden, Geoffrey Hunter at info@thorpemarket.org.uk , 07980695385.

Cantamus Choir Contemporary Music for All

On Saturday 3 March Cantamus Choir will be performing with London-based new music ensemble Ixion, conducted by Michael Finnissy, at two concerts, a teatime concert at 3pm at West Runton Church, NR27 9QT and an evening concert at 7pm at Thorpe Market Church, NR11 8UA These concerts are part of the 'Contemporary Music for All’ National Day of New Music organised by CoMA and supported by the Arts Council. Between 20 and 30 events will take place, right across the UK but these are the ONLY event planned in Norfolk. It is hoped that this will be the first of an annual ‘festival’.

Four exciting new pieces by Norfolk Composers, performed by the acclaimed London-based new music ensemble Ixion. Two of the four works are based on a chorus from Handel's ‘Messiah’, and two on a chorus from Stainer’s ‘Crucifixion’. There will also be two short solo instrumental pieces by Andrew Toovey and Greg Rose, and a setting of William Blake by Sheringham-based Michael Finnissy. ‘Cantamus' is the only group representing Norfolk.

The names of the (Norfolk) composers are Pat Hanchet, Colin Blundell, Martyn Craft,

Mundesley Community Choir

Owing to illness, Mundesley Community Choir is looking for a temporary Musical Director for possibly 1 -2 months.

We would be happy to consider a student. We rehearse Tuesday evenings 7.30pm to 9.30pm in Mundesley Methodist Church. Expenses are paid.

If interested please contact Janet Chapman on 01263 722022.

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and David Morgan.

Cantamus begun as a community choir at St Margaret’s church in Thorpe Market, part of a strong musical tradition that has flourished in the church for a number of years.

Under the Directorship of Philip Adams, the choir has successfully been expanding its repertoire and scope.

CoMA (Contemporary Music for All) was founded in 1993 to enable musicians of all abilities to participate actively in contemporary music. Judith Weir [Master of the Queen’s Music] and Michael Finnissy were the first composers to be affiliated to the group, and Finnissy wrote their first-ever commission.

CoMA has a national network of instrumental and vocal ensembles and an expanding international profile. Their unique music collection of hundreds of works contains some of the most exciting and rewarding new music being created today and is an invaluable resource for professional, amateur and youth based ensembles.

For further information please contact the Secretary cantamussingers.gmail.com, 07944 731081/01263 833847.

“Bring a friend and be a part of tomorrow’s music TODAY.”

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North Walsham Players

North Walsham Players’ Table Top Sales start again on Saturday 3 February at North Walsham Community Centre, 9am – 12noon with set up from 8am. All tables must be booked in advance £5. To

book telephone 01692 402116

The shows will be taking place on Friday 23 February at 7.30pm and Sunday 25 February at 2.30pm. Both shows will be raising money for 'NARS' - Norfolk Accident Rescue Service.

Tickets details will follow next month.

North Walsham Players are kicking off 2018 with their annual Pantomime 'Treasure Island'. The panto, which is being staged at North Walsham Community Centre, will be celebrating the group’s 19th birthday.

Worstead Pre School Nativity

The children from Worstead Pre School enjoyed putting on a Nativity Play for their families called 'The Fox's Tale'.

The children acted, danced and sang (including solos) as they retold the birth of Jesus, through the eyes of a wild fox.

Afterwards they were lucky

enough to attend a Christmas Fayre and enjoy visiting Father Christmas.

If you would like to visit Pre School with a view to your child starting, or put them on our waiting list, please telephone Karla or Paula on 01692 535692 or visit our website for information at www.worsteadSurround your day with elegance and preschool.co.uk romance on your special day.

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Share your stories of the coast

The Norfolk Coast Area celebrates 50 years as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty this April.

The official designation as a protected area – given in 1968 – enables us to take action, as well as highlighting that the area belongs, in an important way, to us all. Natural systems are under threat from global warming and other factors, and there is much to be done to safeguard heritage. In this special year, we are looking back to celebrate – and forward to a healthy future for this beautiful place.

We would love to hear from anyone who has any memories of the coast, how life was, living and working in the area in 1968. If you have any stories, photos or videos of the area that you would be happy to share, please get in touch. Call 01328 850530 or email helen.timson@norfolk.gov.uk

To find out more about the Norfolk Coast AONB and the work we do, visit norfolkcoastaonb.org.uk.

Information roadshows are aiming to help county’s residents manage energy bills

For many people, rising electricity, gas and heating oil bills are an increasing concern, not just over this winter but for the foreseeable future – and everyone would welcome ideas on how to save money.

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There will also be information about finding support when raising concerns about NHS treatment and getting broadband in so-called ‘not-spot’ areas.

Jon Clemo, Chief Executive of Community Action Norfolk said “We work with a wide and diverse range of community-based organisations and voluntary groups, most of whom address social or economic need in its differing forms. The cost of heating is a major worry for many households across the county, with some facing the choice of ‘heat or eat’. Our roadshows, of which there’ll be more in other locations in the near future, are aimed at helping people discover ways of saving on essential costs and getting best value for money.”

CAN staff are also providing free training for front-line professionals and volunteers whose work involves regular contact with people in the community. Advisors from Community Action Norfolk are available to host an event for community groups or professional organisations anywhere in the county. Contact Rik Martin on 01362 698216 or e-mail rik.martin@communityactionnorfolk.org.uk

The upcoming roadshows will be held at Aylsham Care Trust (St Michael’s Ave) on Thursday 25 January at 10am, Snettisham Memorial Hall on Monday 22 January at 6.30 pm, North Walsham Community Centre on Thursday 1 February at 10am and Downham Market Town Hall on Thursday 8 February at 10am.

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Talk on the Future Heritage Centre in North Walsham by Glyn Burrows There was no speaker in December so, following a committee meeting earlier in the evening, Chairman Glyn Burrows brought us up to date on the proposed Heritage Centre.

Glyn explained that suitable accommodation had been found and arranged by the Heritage Group.

It will be shared between North Walsham and District Historical Society and North Walsham Archive Group. It will be housed in The Saddlers in Vicarage Street, North Walsham and is planned to be open by Easter of this year.

It will have a Tea Room at the front, behind which will be an Information Centre, with the remaining space being a home for displays and artefacts storage for both organisations. He asked for volunteers from both to set up and man the Information Centre.

Glyn then went on to describe the different types of artefacts that will be needed to add to those already held, especially those with a definite North Walsham connection. They will need to be gifted, accepted and owned by either one of the organisations concerned and planned on the display shelves.

To emphasize the types of articles that are required, he explained they must have a connection with North Walsham.and proceeded to hold up a large variety of small items including a sickle and some small attractive china souvenirs which, because they did not show any connection with North Walsham, were unacceptable. He did the same with a silver sports presentation cup and a box of thimbles, but a photograph of a young woman whose parents had lived in the town was quite acceptable.

He further explained that if anybody has any suitable photographs, these would be scanned and the originals returned to the donor if wished.

A few people in the audience said that they possessed suitable artefacts, which they would gladly donate.

Mike Sothcott

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North Walsham and District Horticultural Society is a friendly gardening club that meets every 3rd Thursday in the month in the Jubilee Room at the back of North Walsham Community Centre.

Throughout the year, we invite speakers to entertain and inform us by giving presentations on a wide range of subjects including garden history, flower collections, country gardens, birds, plants and wild life. Twice a year we have a table top shows, and a plant sale in May. We also have outings, and lunches.

For our next meeting in February we have Marion Grimes coming to talk about Hedgehog Awareness.

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Gardening Introspection in January

By Matt Carlton of Norfolk Landscape Gardeners I like starting projects in January. That's the best time to start something.

It's so inward.

(Carolyn Chute)

Let’s be inward for this month. I want you to be introspective and thoughtful. I want you to look out of your windows and think of nicer things. Now is the time to spend contemplating the coming year and how you want your outside space to reflect who you are.

We love our homes to say something about who we are, we love to show people our collections, decorations, furniture and décor as they are eloquent translators of ourselves, saying “this is me and this is who I am” to those who visit.

We share our musical tastes for the same reason, we are unstinting in our praise for that film which touched us deeply and which we long to share with someone, we wax lyrical about a new restaurant which sent our taste

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Or do the shapes and colours of the oriental garden appeal to you?

Maybe you would love to recreate the Mediterranean in your garden and sit at a table under a pergola, warmed by the sun, refreshed by Chinanti, with a plate of olives and feta at your elbow?

The summer may seem a long way off, but already, in the exposed soils in your garden are soaking up the rainfall, microorganisms within the soil are breaking down the fallen leaves and autumnal detritus to convert it into useable and accessible energy for the new growth to come.

Earthworms tunnel through the soil, aerating it and improving texture and structure in

readiness for the coming season.

Let us take nature as our guide and be similarly proactive.

So, for this months “homework” I would like you to imagine how you would like your garden to make you feel. Ignore the technical, ignore the price, ignore the “how” and concentrate on the feeling. It is the job of a garden designer to work with you and make that feeling happen, so don’t get hung up on the details, just take an hour to look into your garden and let yourself imagine. Write down your thoughts, your ideas, your feelings.

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Miranda Marshall, Director, Hayes + Storr

Assessing mental capacity is a science. It is time-specific and decision specific. In law “a person lacks mental capacity in relation to a matter if, at the material time, he is unable to make a decision for himself in relation to the matter because of an impairment of, or a disturbance in the functioning of the mind or brain” (Mental Capacity Act 2005 “The Act”).

Loss of mental capacity to make a decision can be partial, temporary or change over time.

There are specific, defined legal tests for the capacity to do the following: to make a Will, to make a gift, to litigate, to enter into a contract or a marriage.

In most other matters it is the principles set out in The Act which must be used to determine capacity. Presumption of capacity is the first principle of The Act: a person is assumed to have capacity unless proved otherwise. The person claiming that another lacks capacity should be able to provide proof of that incapacity and the test is on the ‘balance of probabilities’ (the standard civil, as opposed to criminal, proof).

A person’s age, appearance, condition or

behaviour does not by itself establish a lack of mental capacity.

There are two stages to assessment of mental capacity: diagnostic and functional.

Examples of an impairment or disturbance which can be diagnosed include dementia, significant learning disabilities, conditions relating to mental illness, concussion, delirium and symptoms of alcohol and drug use.

The functional assessment establishes lack of capacity to understand information, retain it in the mind, use it in the decision-making process and then to communicate the decision. All practicable steps to help that decision-making should be taken. Supported decision-making involves providing relevant information which can be done in a number of different ways. It is important to communicate appropriately and to make the person feel at ease.

Where someone has fluctuating capacity, aiding their memory and making the decision in parts and at the right time can all help.

The third principle of the Act is that

someone should not be treated as incapable of making a decision because their decision may seem unwise. It is the quality of the decision-making rather than the reasonableness of the decision that matters.

We all have different ways of looking at the world.

This article aims to supply general information, but it is not intended to constitute advice. Every effort is made to ensure that the law referred to is correct at the date of publication and to avoid any statement which may mislead. However no duty of care is assumed to any person and no liability is accepted for any omission or inaccuracy. Always seek our specific advice.

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

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Early Bird tickets are now on sale for The Great British programme will be a fantastic celebration Prom at Blickling Hall of “those magnificent men in their flying

The Great British Prom is returning to Blickling on Saturday 11 August 2018 and it will be celebrating 100 years of the RAF. Once again, The National Symphony Orchestra will be leading the musical programme and organisers of the event, which has become an absolute favourite in Norfolk’s outdoor concert programme, are delighted to announce the return of a Spitfire to the evening. A limited number of Early Bird tickets are on sale now at a discounted price of £35 – so don’t miss out!

Formed towards the end of the First World War in 1918, the RAF is the oldest independent air force in the world and has a long-standing association with Norfolk. A vital part was played by the RAF and their support establishments during WWII and Norfolk’s serving men and women operated one of the most important front lines of defence. Today, Norfolk’s biggest base at Marham in West Norfolk is one of the RAF's largest and busiest, operating 4 Squadrons of Tornado GR4 aircraft in the attack and reconnaissance roles as well as other key RAF units.

As Lisa Ward says “There’s a huge, national respect for the RAF and Norfolk has played an

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important part in its history. The 2018 event is going to be very special; not just because we’re celebrating the RAF centenary, but also because we will be seeing the return of a Spitfire to the programme which always delights the crowd. This time, it will be the Rolls-Royce Spitfire, flown by one of the Rolls Royce test pilots, (subject to CAA approvals). I can’t say any more at this stage but we’re hoping there will be even more, really exciting details to announce in early 2018 too!” The Supermarine Spitfire is one of the best-loved and widely recognised British aircraft of all time.

The prototype Spitfire, K5054, first flew on 5 March 1936 powered by a Rolls-Royce Merlin, the last of Sir Henry Royce’s engine concepts before his death.

The Rolls-Royce Spitfire PS853, which will be appearing at Blickling, is an unarmed, high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, one of a batch of 79 Mk XIXs built at Supermarine, Southampton. It has become widely recognised as an ambassador for Rolls-Royce appearing at air displays and charity events as well as at their corporate functions. Not only does it represent the heritage of the Spitfire and the Rolls-Royce engines that powered them, it honours the pilots of all nations who flew them and the men and women who built and maintained them.

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Norman Lamb quizzed on being an MP by Erpingham school children

Last month Norman Lamb MP met with Erpingham Primary School Class 3 pupils, who are currently studying Ancient Greece and democracy.

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One student, Alfie, said “I have never seen an MP. He didn’t look like I expected. He told us lots of information we didn’t know, such as MPs argue in parliament and they can behave worse than children!”

Another, Ella, said “It was interesting to learn all that is involved in being an MP. I think it is important to obey the law so you don’t get arrested.”

Mr Lamb said “It was fantastic talking about democracy with Class Three - I hope to see some of them on the front benches in future years.”

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These proved to be extremely popular and anecdotally helped improve footfall. As a result of this year’s success, the group has grown, with 30 or more shops expected to feature in next year’s larger and more information filled map and associated promotions.

This Christmas has seen a seasonal campaign on social media and as a result of their mutual collaboration they have an ever growing following that will give them the opportunity to target their advertising to their local community.

The group have proved that self-help can indeed bring positive results.

It’s an idea that many towns could usefully copy.

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1,300 ambulance delays outside A&E in Norfolk this winter

Almost 1,300 patients at hospitals in Norfolk have faced waits of half-an-hour of more in ambulances outside A&E so far this winter, Liberal Democrat analysis has revealed. Of these, almost 381 waits of an hour or more.

In the week to 31 December, 439 patients faced waits of over half an hour, 165 of them for at least an hour.

Analysis also shows that several hospitals are suffering from dangerously high bed occupancy rates.

Norfolk and Norwich hospital trust was 100% full on two days in the week to 31 December. Meanwhile the James Paget University Hospitals Trust has been 100% full for 28 of 42 days so far this winter.

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Liberal Democrat MP for North Norfolk Norman Lamb commented “These figures show the NHS crisis in Norfolk is worsening. Thousands of patients have been left stuck in ambulances outside A&Es while several hospitals are suffering from a severe lack of beds. Every day seems to bring yet more bad news about the state of the health service.

The blame for this lies firmly at the government’s door. Ministers refused to provide the funding that top NHS officials said was necessary and now patients are paying the price. It’s time to give the NHS and care the extra cash they desperately need by putting a penny on income tax.

We also desperately need a cross-party convention to look into how to fund the NHS and care in the long-term.”

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Sims Foot Clinic

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Coltishall Clinic facial rejuvenation approach: the natural look

There is no shortage of practitioners from a variety of backgrounds offering dermal fillers and Botox injections. The trouble is that a majority of these practitioners do not understand how the face ages and/or have a limited number of treatments to offer. Like in any other branch of medicine, correct diagnosis leads to correct treatment. We aim to make a diagnosis and then suggest treatments based on your unique needs. We need a balanced approach rather than too much of the wrong thing! Too tight 'wind tunnel' look facelift surgeries have fallen out of favour and we are in an era of over filling. What I call 'pillow faces'. Sadly, it is not only the patients, but practitioners are doing this to themselves too. Looking filled has almost become the norm! When Botox first came out it was the norm to see frozen expressionless faces. Patients are now moving away from too much Botox and requesting less of the stuff so they still have movement but look softer and well rested.

So what is our approach of facial rejuvenation at the Coltishall Clinic?

Multiple changes occur as we age. By addressing all these, truly harmonious and natural looking results can be achieved. Our approach is to produce natural looking, pleasing and harmonious results.

What happens with facial ageing and how we can help?

1. Loss of skin quality, sun exposure and smoking related changes.

Solution- skin care and rejuvenation treatments. You need a machine or laser that is suitable for your unique concerns. We are one of the very few clinics in the country who have invested in the full range of specialised dermatological lasers. Often a combination of lasers is required to produce best results. Dedicated Medical Lasers are advanced tools and much better than cheap devices that have become widely available to non-medical personnel since deregulation of lasers.

2. Hyper dynamic wrinkles or in simpler terms wrinkles caused by over use or over activity of facial expression muscles. Some examples are frown lines, forehead lines and crows feet.

Solution- judicious use of Botox injections to soften lines and wrinkles caused by muscle action.

3. Loss of volume - we lose bone, fat and muscle resulting in facial deflation and sagging of tissues.

Solution- dermal fillers to restore lost volume and facelift to reposition sagging tissues and remove excess skin. Fillers have come a long way and today's fillers are natural, highly purified products, which are extremely unlikely to produce allergic reactions or other problems.

One caveat is to stay away from permanent fillers. The only permanent filler I use is your own fat to restore the facial volume.

4. Sagging skin - gravity and reduction in skin quality can cause skin to stretch and sag. If you have not had the benefit of preventative treatments or there is significant skin excess, surgery is required.

However, you do not need extensive surgery under general anaesthesia.

By improving your skin quality and replacing lost volume you are less likely to need extensive surgery. Extensive surgery has fallen out of favour and less invasive surgery under local anaesthesia is in. This is what we like to offer. Extent of surgery is also tailored to your specific requirements.

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North Walsham and District Branch of Cats Protection

Because most people are busy over Christmas and the New Year entertaining or visiting family and friends, we closed the ‘cat line’ for all enquiries.

Although the cats in care still receive the same amount of attention, this does allow our fosterers time to relax with their friends and families too.

However, since the cat line re-opened, we have been very busy and have already re-homed 8 cats and the 3 kittens which recently came into care.

Interest has also been shown for 2 more cats, including Nutsey, the lovely cat mentioned last time who was finally given a clean bill of health for his eye and allergy problems just before Christmas.

Of the 13 cats mentioned last time that came from one household, 12 have now gone to new homes. We had many enquiries for these lovely cats via the contact emails from the Cats’ Protection website but we do advise people that our preferred method of contact is via the cat line.

Stephanie does not use a computer for cat work so if the enquiry is received by email we have to advise the person concerned they need to call her, as it could mean that someone who has telephoned may already be coming to see the cat they are interested in. Talking to people helps identify whether the cat in question would be suitable or not and allows Stephanie to identify what other cats would, as cats do not go on our website as soon as they come into care.

With so many cats recently leaving for their new homes, we will now be taking cats in from our waiting list, so it may be a little time before they start to be seen on the website. Before we put any cat up for adoption it will have been to the vets to ensure it is in good health and any health issues will have been resolved; it will have been neutered, (if not already done) vaccinated and micro chipped. The fosterer in whose care it is will also have advised Stephanie on how friendly the cat is and this, together with information from the previous owner (if there was one), helps us to

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identify what sort of lifestyle will be suitable.

Very occasionally, a cat will be returned to care because it does not adapt to its new home.

Kittens are not often featured on the website although we will indicate when there are some in care. As some come into care from outside situations, we need to be sure they are healthy and will survive, before finding new homes for them. Those coming in at a very young age, possibly needing to be bottle fed or with cat flu Faith or tummy upsets, are very vulnerable as they have not developed an immune system and are especially so if they come in without their mother. It is better to wait until they have been confirmed as fit and well before inviting people to come and see them. Sadly, we did lose three this year but found loving new homes for the rest.

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

Since my last article, two more hedgehogs have come into care for overwintering.

Reviewing 2017, starting on 28 January there were 77 admissions, 22 were released and 44 are still in care - 37 with me and the others being overwintered elsewhere.

check for any internal parasites.

Two of the smaller ones, although eating, are not gaining weight, so I have sent a faecal sample to Vale Wildlife Centre where, for a small fee, this will be examined under a microscope to

Depending on the results, I will then know which medication to administer.

Don't forget if the weather is mild, hedgehogs might emerge to seek some food and water before hibernating for a few more weeks so keep a lookout for them.

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A luxury break for the cats of North Walsham and North Norfolk!

Toll Barn Vets Luxury Pet Hotel opened its doors at the end of 2017 and has already received some very happy guests! The Pet Hotel offers a brand new purpose built and fully licenced boarding cattery at the Toll Barn Veterinary Centre in North Walsham. Toll Barn Vets has already been accredited as a Gold Standard Cat Friendly Practice and all cats that stay at the Pet Hotel receive a free of charge health check by our qualified veterinary nurses prior to admission to ensure they are fit and healthy and ready for their holiday experience.

The Pet Hotel offers purpose built enclosures within a self contained fully heated and air conditioned cattery which is also equipped with its own ventilation system to ensure no unpleasant lingering aromas. The UPVc designed enclosures and medical grade flooring ensure hygiene and warmth for our guests, and the design ensures privacy so that neighbouring guests can’t see each other to avoid any stressful encounters.

Cat owners know that their cats like to exercise but also enjoy taking some time out for relaxation. To cater for this our enclosures have a large raised sleeping area, in addition to the exercise area which contains toys and activities to keep our guests entertained.

All our guests are cared for by Toll Barn Vets staff which means they have a fully qualified vet and nurse available to them 24/7 should they need it. This also enables us to provide any daily medication your cat requires and to monitor any health problems they may have, allowing you to have your own stress free holiday knowing that your cat is receiving the best possible care.

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Happisburgh Lifeboat Station

Happisburgh Volunteers were call into action over the Christmas period when an eight year old spaniel was reported going into the sea and was subsequently taken out to sea.

The dog’s owner, Rachel Grey, called for help and Happisburgh’s D Class ‘Russell Pickering’ was launched with Jake Munday at the helm and Martin Gibbs as crew.

They picked up Rosie, the spaniel, 500 metres off the beach. She was returned to the beach to be reunited with owner, Rachel.

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‘Russell Pickering’ was re-housed and made ready for service.

We would like dog owners whose dogs get swept out to sea to call the Coastguard and ask for the Lifeboat - we are happy to save a dog and rather than having to search for a missing owner.

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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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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

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

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Aylsham High makes waves fundraising for Blickling

Students from Aylsham High School have been working with National Trust staff at Blickling Estate to design an interactive model of their lake source heat pump, to entertain visitors, explain how it works and help raise funds for conservation work.

Aylsham High. “It was great fun to be involved. The students loved seeing behind the scenes at Blickling, how the lake source heat pump worked and then letting their creativity run wild with their designs.’

The lake at Blickling boasts the largest heat pump in the National Trust and heats the house and offices, reducing Blickling’s carbon emissions by 69 tonnes a year.

Sue Price, the National Trust’s Visitor Experience and Programming Officer said “With the pump up and running and now heating the house and West Wing, we felt we needed to talk about and celebrate the project with our visitors and we wanted to involve the local community in how we could do this.”

So, at the beginning of the year, a group of engineering and art and design students from Aylsham High were invited up to Blickling, with the task of creating a working model of the lake source heat pump that was also a donations box, to raise funds for Blickling’s ongoing conservation work.

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Once the students were happy with their design, they presented it to staff at Blickling and model maker, Paul Wells of Vernacular Miniatures, Cambridgeshire.

Paul was pleased to be involved with the project “The design that the students came up with was brilliantly entertaining and innovative and with a few changes to the materials needed and the shape of the model, I was able to turn their ideas into a reality.”

The model is finally in place for visitors to come and give it a go. With lights, sound and movement, you can see how the lake source heat pump works in a truly entertaining and interactive way.

The donations will help Blickling fundraise for its many ongoing conservation projects such as the Walled Garden restoration and the Library conservation project.

“Every penny helps take care of this special place and we are very grateful to the Aylsham High students for helping us raise funds in such a fun and creative way,” Sue revealed. She went on to say; “We’re thrilled with how the model has turned out and are looking forward to seeing our visitors enjoying it too”.

So next time you visit Blickling, why not bring a coin with you, pop it into the model and see what happens? Not only will you be helping to fund crucial conservation work you will find out about the lake source heat pump and you might be in for a few surprises too!

Find out more at ww.nationaltrust.org.uk/blickling

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COAST Arts : PERCUSSION WORKSHOPS FREE Taster Session : Sunday 4 March

COAST Arts are pleased to be working with Jane Wells to bring creative percussion workshops to North Norfolk, with a free taster session in March followed by five focussed workshops around Easter.

These sessions are for adults (16+) who like to make things up - perhaps in other art forms such as painting - and who will enjoy bringing a creative approach to playing with sound.

Starting points for ideas will include rhythmic patterns from various cultural traditions such as African, Latin American and American minimalism.

Sessions are led by composer and community musician, Jane Wells, who has over 30 years’ experience of leading this kind of activity - in particular county-wide for Norfolk Music Works.

There is a FREE introductory session on Sunday 4 March 10.30am - 12midday in Cromer Community Hall. Then a series of five sessions on North Walsham Play received a pre-Christmas boost with a very Tuesday evenings around generous donation from North Walsham Town Council as part of the donation programme using the proceeds from the Sunday Farmers Markets.

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Space is limited so for further information and to book places in advance phone 01263 519676 or email mail@janewellsoccasionalmusic.co.uk COAST Arts prides itself on working with partners to support and deliver a diverse range of accessible art, music, literature, film and theatre events, workshops, talks and other opportunities across North Norfolk.

A cheque totalling £420 was presented by Town Mayor Sallie Stuckey to Matthew Smith (Trustee) on Sunday December during the last Farmers Market before Christmas.

The donation is a result of 50% of pitch fees collected between April and September 2017.

The donation will be used to support the purchase of specialist play equipment for disabled children as part of the current fundraising project being spearheaded by North Walsham Play.

Matthew Smith thanked North Walsham Town Council and Nigel Clarke (Markets Manager) for deciding to support North Walsham Play.

He added “this very generous donation will very much help us on our way to our funding target. The money will be used to support the purchase of a DDA compliant wheelchair accessible roundabout planned for the new play park”.

Town Mayor Sallie Stuckey thanked North Walsham Play for their continued hard work in helping to improve the play parks within the town.

North Walsham Town Council are still looking for nominations and/or applications from other local groups under the category ‘disabled’ for the second award to be made in April or May next year. Contact North Walsham Town Council if you wish to obtain further information.

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Bradfield Cricket Club – Rebuild News Update We want to say a huge thank everyone who has donated funds, or pledged work, and helped with fundraising events over the last year.

Incredibly, we have nearly raised all of the funds needed for our rebuilding of the pavilion, but we still have around £7,000 still to raise and our next fundraiser with the Co-op could go a long way to get us over the line. As it is closed season for cricket, we have already started the build part of the project, groundworks were completed last month.

After the Christmas break, we will be moving onto the construction phase, with fundraising carrying on through the year to finish off the project. Of course, we’d be only too happy if anyone out there would like to donate funds or any other resources – please do contact Elaine

Addison on misselaineaddison@outlook.com

Amazing news is that we have got through to the Co-op fundraising project, which continues right through until October 2018. This is how it works - when Co-op members buy goods in store, part of this goes to local good causes – so the more members using the store and selecting our local good cause means we raise more money for the re-build project at Bradfield Cricket Club.

You can join up as a co-op member for just £1 at www.coop.co.uk/ membership and then select Bradfield Cricket Club as your local good cause.

Participating stores are Aylsham and Cromer food stores and Duckers (Aylsham), Jackson & Starling (North Walsham) and Peter Taylor (Holt) funeral care.

Thanks again to everyone involved – you have all made an enormous difference!

Weather with Ned Nimbus

2017 was an average year overall with the usual variations you would expect from our climate.

Globally the outcome has been the same, even the hurricane season promised a busy year but, as the past six years have been, somewhat quiet.

The past three months had a prominence of high pressure over or close to us and at times to the west of us, letting in cold northerly winds.

The next three months will again be a transient mix but with the chance of some longer drier spells but in line with our climate expectations.

Also, with daylight hours now increasing, February and March will not disappoint, with some spring like spells. But watch out for frosts as winds drop out under high pressure.

Ned Nimbus, December 2017

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The Dance for Fun children presented their annual Christmas Show at Worstead Village Hall on Saturday 2 December.

The show was an amazing night of singing, dancing and Christmas fun from 19 children aged 5 years upwards.

They then went on to perform in Cromer for the Senior Citizens Christmas concert & a care home in Barton Turf, where they sang and danced festive numbers to entertain.

Finishing off what has been a very successful year, the children performed in New Stages Christmas pantomime, Jack & the Beanstalk, at North Walsham's Pop Up People’s Theatre.

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NWSCE’s Andrew Weston and Ben and James Lester hosted Barracuda’s Chris Marshall, Keith Register and Andy Woods. James Lester had won 24 consecutive matches in the First Division this season (including during a 7-3 win away at Gresham’s School B) but his perfect record came to an end at the hands of Woods who won their battle 16-18, 11-9, 7-11, 11-8, 11-8. James Lester went on to take a brace but Barracudas won the match 8-2 including three wins in five – the doubles plus Ben Lester taking both Register and Woods the distance. NWSCC’s Frank Weston, John Chapman and Phil Mole hosted Crosscourt’s Rod Goffin, Steve Dams and Derek Sidaway (playing up). Goffin’s maximum concluded with a win in five against Mole and he was supported with a brace from Dams. Weston picked up a terrific 5-11, 11-6, 15-13, 11-5 win in the final singles against Dams and a five set doubles win saw NWSCC draw the match and they also beat LCC Crabs 8-2. NWSCD’s Richard Porritt, Stuart Hook and Phil Stone won 8-2 away against Crosscourts before visiting Aylsham

Conqueror’s Robbie Ollman, Zach HomfrayDavies and Dave Johns. Hook took a maximum dropping just one set against Ollman.

Johns saved a match-point at 9-10 in the fourth before levelling at deuce five further times before Stone came through 17-15 on his seventh match-point chance. Porritt beat Ollman in five and Hook and Stone saved two set-points in the third as they won the doubles in straight against Ollman and HomfrayDavies. NWSCD won 9-1 with Johns preventing the whitewash in four against Porritt. The following week it was a fourth away match in as many weeks for NWSCD and the second at Aylsham, this time against Albion’s John Hall, Fletcher Dyson and Nash Panday (playing up) with Simon Porritt taking the place of Hook. Full houses for Stone and Richard Porritt saw the visitors to a 7-3 win with Stone taken the distance by both Dyson and Panday.

In the Premier Division, Backhander’s Teucer Wilson, Whil De Neve and Paul Warner hosted

Following a disappointing December with one victory and two defeats, the Vikings began 2018 with a tough assignment, league leaders Chingford visiting Scottow. After a wholehearted game, which was a fine advert for rugby at this level, the visitors headed home with a narrow 15 - 8 win. It was as close as the scoreline suggests, and the Vikings could be proud of their performance showing how much they have progressed since the 43 -15 defeat in September's away fixture.

They remained fifth, ten points behind fourth placed Colchester who trail the leaders by fifteen.

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

Tuesday 23 January – 11am - Mundesley Town Amble - Approx. 2 miles – A relaxed pace walk on concrete, grass and dirt paths with short steep gradients on and off the prom. Meet at the CP

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In terms of the League tables at the end of year and just over the half-way point in the season, NWSCA and NWSCB find themselves in fourth and seventh position in the ten team Premier Division respectively, NWSCD have a comfortable lead at the top of the First Division with NWSCC fourth and NWSCE seventh while NWSCF are sixth in the Second Division with games in hand.

Following the launch of the Girls Team, on Sunday 21 January (10am) the Club are hosting a Rugby Football Union "Warriors Camp" which is an opportunity for Girls up to the age of 18 to try out rugby. Just turn up!

The Youth and Mini section continues to thrive with a full programme on Sunday mornings. New players are still welcome, contact Kim Hooker at kmhooker9@gmail.com. Former Youth player twenty one year old Hal Riley (pictured) was December's Vikings Chalk Hill Brewery Player of the Month.

In Eastern Counties One (North) the Raiders are second with five wins from their last six, the latest 16 - 12 at Diss. They have one game left before the second phase of the season starts, the three geographically based leagues (North, South, West) of eight being reorganised into four merit based divisions of six.

Fit Together Walks

NWSCA’s Andy Beane, John Vaughan and Richard Westgate (playing up).

Warner took a maximum, dropping just one set against Westgate and Wilson beat Vaughan in four. The remaining singles went to NWSCA – four in straight while De Neve took Vaughan the distance. A 13-11 in the fourth doubles win for Backhanders secured the draw.

NWSCA also lost out 6-4 at home to Aylsham Enterprise. Elsewhere in the top flight, NWSCB where whitewashed by Gresham’s School A but the following week and despite being a man down, they won 7-3 away to LCC Lobsters.

The Vikings are home to Fullerians this Saturday (20th) and South Woodham Ferrers visit two weeks later.

behind Trafalgar Court, off Seaview Rd off Cromer Rd, NR11 8DB (turning is almost opposite the Crayford and Abbs Garage). This is a relaxed pace informational walk.

Friday 26 January – 10:30am - Neatishead Alderfen Walk – Grade 3 – Approx. 3.25 miles – A flat walk across and around fields, along tracks, woodland paths and minor roads. Meet at Long Road free CP near Irstead. Once in Neatishead

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Wednesday 31 January– 11am - Worstead Green Lane Walk - Grade 2- Approx. 2.5 miles A country and village walk with gentle gradients. Meet at the playing field CP, Ruin Rd, which is behind the church and the White Lady public house, Front Street, Worstead, NR28 9RW.

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