North Walsham Times 463

Local Target Shooting Club gets Funding for Youth Training

Issue 463 31 January 2015

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

Target Shooting is enjoying a considerable revival in Britain after Team GB’s success in the last Olympic and Commonwealth Games. In this year’s Commonwealth Games, the British Shooting team’s medal tally was second only to swimming. This success has prompted shooting organisations and local authorities to put more resources and funding into getting young people into the sport so that the next generation of medal winners can start training now for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. Continued on page 4

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Local Target Shooting Club gets Funding for Youth Training

North Walsham Rifle and Pistol Club are now part of this programme, thanks to funding from Active Norfolk to run a young shooters’ training programme and from the North Norfolk District Council ‘Big Society’ Fund to purchase club equipment.

Starting on 3rd February, the Club will be running courses on ‘An Introduction to Target Shooting’ for young people from 16-25. This training is part of the national “Sportivate” scheme. Trained coaches will provide instruction in a safe but fun environment at the Club’s premises just outside of North Walsham. These sessions will be in blocks of six, weekly sessions of one hour at a time. A small charge will be made to cover the cost of consumables.

The Club will be giving talks to schools, colleges, Scouts, Guides and Cadet Groups to explain the programme in more detail, so if you would like them to visit your organisation, or would like to book a place on the Sportivate Taster Sessions, then you can contact Mike Kirkham, the Club’s Development Officer by phoning 01603 739157 or e-mailing him at mikekirkham@outlook.com. You can also log onto the Club’s website www.nwrpc.co.uk for more details.

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We shall be holding our 8th Annual St. George's Day Run on 26 April 2015 (National Drive it Day).

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As a club we have always been very well supported by both members and non members alike with a total of 300 vehicles attending last year.

We are quite happy for other clubs to join us on this very important event in the Classic Vehicle movement - after all why keep your pride and joy hidden, let the public see some of these lovely cars on the road.

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Mothers Day is not far off and we will be announcing our menu for that very special day very soon but as ever my advice is to book early and remember that our children’s menu will be available so as much as it a special day for Mum the whole family can enjoy a meal out. This months recipe is from our Second Chef Mark Young which I hope you will enjoy making.

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Method

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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 Chess Club North Walsham. All ages and abilities welcome. Tel: Geoff 01692 404649 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 North Walsham Opera Appreciation Club meets monthly at The Atrium, Spenser Avenue, North Walsham.

Annual membership £15, meetings £4 and visitors £5.

Further information please telephone Secretary Rosemary Ashton 01692 535699 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 4 March, 3 June, 2 Sept, 4 Nov and 2 December. Carers, spouses or partners are invited to attend. Please bring raffle prize to help offset the cost of lunch. 01692 406501 Cash Bingo every Sun at 7.30pm and Whist Drives every Tue, Wed & Fri 1.45pm at Mundesley Bowls Club, Pavilion, Northfields, High St, Mundesley. All welcome.

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

New Life Church meet at N Walsham Community Centre at 10.30am, please feel very free to join us! More details at www.newlifenorthwalsham.com or call 01692 406050 North Walsham & District Historical Society meet on the first Thursday of each month at 7 30pm in the St Benet’s Hall. Speakers talk on a variety of historic topics, generally of local interest. Visitors are always welcome The Salvation Army, Hall Lane, North Walsham 01692 403955. Sun Worship: 10am and 4pm. Army Bear Club (Parent & Toddlers) Mon (Term-Time) 9.30am to 11am.

Luncheon Club Mon 12.30pm. Friendship Club Mon 1.45pm. Coffee Morning Thurs 9.30am to 11.30am. Afternoon Craft Club. Thurs 2pm to 4pm (every two weeks).

Please see window, or visit www.northwalshamsa.org for details. Follow us on Twitter @NorthWalshamSA. Major Richard Durrant Telephone 01692 652263 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 LIons Club Bingo every Wednesday in the Community Centre, New Road, North Walsham. Eyes Down 8pm sharp. Contact Elize Wheeler 01692 404254 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 alt Weds at North Walsham High School 7pm - 9.15pm. Open to all ages.

Guests welcome. Lynne Goddard 01692 402662.

North Walsham & District Lions Club meet at the Community Centre, New Road, North Walsham every first Monday of the month, at 7.30pm. For further information please contact Elize Wheeler 01692 404254 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

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aged 10-16 meet fortnightly on Thur 7 - 8.30pm at North Walsham Youth Centre. Contact 01603 731307 North Walsham Congregational Church, Cromer Road, every Sunday at 10.30am Morning Worship, Holy Communion on 1st Sunday of month, coffee after all services.

Monday – Welcome Fellowship at 2.30pm, Sept to May followed by tea and chat. All Welcome Girlguiding - Rainbows Tues evenings. Brownies (4 Packs) Mon/Tue/Wed/Thur evenings. Guides (2 Patrols) Tue/Wed evenings. Rangers Tue evening.

For more information tel: 01692 405828 evenings only or 01692 406644 evenings only.

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 Community Group meets every Wednesday in St Nicholas Room, Vicarage St, Nth Walsham 10am 4pm. Informal drop in during morning, afternoon activities. Also Monday mornings 10am-1.30pm in St Benet Hall, with a different activity each week. Lunches available both days from 12pm All welcome.

North Walsham Judo Club North Walsham Judo Club meet on a Tuesday from 7pm to 9pm and on a Friday 6.30pm to 7.30pm under 8 years and beginners, 7.30pm to 8.30pm Juniors with Yellow Tabs and above and 8.30pm to 9.30pm High Juniors and Seniors. New members welcome. Tel: (01263) 579345 for details St Nicholas Mothers' Union meets every second Tuesday of month at 2.30pm in the St Nicholas Room for Faith, Fellowship and Fun. A warm welcome awaits.

For further information tel: 01692 406566 Tenpin Bowling Trios League 7pm every Monday at Strikers North Walsham. New teams of any standard welcome. Call Dave on 01692 403742 for details Pram Service Meeting in St Nicholas Church North Walsham 2nd Thursday of each month 2pm. Songs, activities, stories & refreshments. All under 5s welcome.

Contact 01692 402506 for details.

Tea Cakes, join us for tea, cake and chat on the first Thursday of the month from 2 - 4.pm in St Nicholas Room, behind the church Brite Sprites baby and toddler group at the 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) Sandcastles Parent, Baby and Toddler Group. Based at SandcastlesPre-School ( Bacton Primary School). Tuesdays 9-11am. Fun, activitiesand refreshments. £1.50/ family. 07796825983 www.sandcastlespreschool.co.uk North Walsham New Road Bowls & Snooker Club.

New members welcome. Bowls season starts in April.

Snooker played all year round. Membership Sec Steve Covell 01692 402505 or Sec Mrs Walland 01692 402627.

The Rotary Club of North Walsham meets every Monday at The Scarborough Hill Hotel, Old Yarmouth Road, North Walsham, NR28 9NA . Further info from Derrick Hankin, on 01692 402381 or Secretary on 01692 400867. Please note we are a dual gender club AgeUK drop in sessions, North Walsham Library 10 am -12 noon every 4th Thursday of the month 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 Inner Wheel Club of North Walsham meets at 7.30pm on the 2nd Monday of each month. A sociable club, mainly involved in raising money for charities, many of them local. Please telephone 01692 407317.

Parkinson UK, Aylsham & North Walsham Support Group.

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

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

Children's fun dance classes incl ballet, tap, disco and gymnastic dance. Wed 6pm to 8pm. For children 5 and over. Just £12 a month. Call Maria or Tracy evenings on 01692 590787 or just come along The Regal Fight Club Martial Arts Studio, MMa classes Mon, Wed Thurs and MMa striking Friday, all 6pm till 8pm, Call 07876 198898 Pilgrim Shelter, Trimingham Whist Drive every Thursday 1.45pm- 4pm £1.50 per head to include cup of tea & raffle Worstead Toddlers meet Fridays in term time 10am-12.

Queen Elizabeth Village Hall, Ruin Rd,Worstead. £2/family plus 50p for each additional mobile child. First visit free.

T’ai Chi Tuesdays 2pm – 3.15pm. Roman Catholic Church Rooms, North Walsham. Newcomers welcome Whist Drive Tues & Fri at 7.45 East Ruston Village Hall Sandcastles Pre-School (Bacton Primary School). Sessional care for children aged 2-4 years. Open Monday 9am-3pm, Wednesday 9am-3pm, Thursday and Friday 9am-12pm. Please contact us for further details on 07796825983 or visit www.sandcastlespreschool.co.uk ‘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 – either Google Walsham Writers' Group and email us or visit our blog writeloudnclear.blogspot.com Multisports Bacton -Tues Bacton Sports Field. Holt Wed Primary School Playing Field. Mundesley -Thur Mundesley Junior School. North Walsham - Mon Manor Rd Junior School. We stop at the end of School Term.

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

Parents have to sign consent forms before children start.

St John Ambulance Divisional and Norfolk County Museum, Preference Place, off Bacton Road, N Walsham NR28 9RF. Open each Thursday from beginning of May until end of October, from 10am to 2pm. Do 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 North Walsham and District Community Archive meets at North Walsham Library. Please contact the library on 01692 402482 for dates of meetings.

Sheringham Stroke Support Group for anyone who has suffered a stroke. Meets fortnightly Wednesdays 2.15pm 4pm at Sheringham Methodist Church on Cromer Road.

Further information Harvey Pitcher 01263 512328’ North Norfolk Speakers Club meets every other Wed, 7pm at North Walsham High School. Dates and further info visit www.nnsc.co.uk or contact Gillian 01692 650250 North Walsham Cage Bird Club held on 3rd Tuesday of the month at 8pm at Felmingham Village Hall. Everyone welcome. Further info contact Sandra on 01692 404750 Music in Motion at Victory Swim and Fitness N.Walsham Mon at 10am and Tue at 9.30am and 10.30am (half price swim) and at Elephant Playbarn, Knapton Wed 10am and 11am Wednesday morning (half price play). Courses start from £3/session and are booked in blocks of 6 and 12 weeks.07946862095 for details Bittern DX Group – Local amateur radio group currently holding our meetings at the Erpingham Arms on the last Thursday of the month (not The Roman Camp at Aylmerton) with regular field events throughout the year, find out about us on our Website www.bdxg.org.uk or Email info@bittern-dxers.org.uk St. Benet's Trefoil Guild (Guiding for Adults) meet at Guide H.Q. 4th Monday of the month 2pm Contact Ann Russell 01692 405295 for details Ruby's Prize Bingo – on the first Saturday of each month at 7.30pm at Lower Southrepps Social Club Sheringham Singers Tuesdays 2-4pm Friends Meeting House, Cremer St. New singers always welcomed to this friendly ladies choir. Details: 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 Martial Arts Judo - Tue nights - well established and friendly club. Millfield Primary School, N Walsham, Hazel 01263 579345 Junior Tennis Coaching - 9am in the Sports Hall at the High School. All equipment is supplied and all children are welcome. Colin 01692 501172 or 07774 810214 CONTINUED ON PAGE 8...

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AYLSHAM LIBRARY

New Leaf presents Norfolk’s First World War Archaeology - A talk by Claire Bradshaw, Community Archaeologist from Norfolk Environment Service. Wednesday 11th February 2015 10.30 – 12 noon. Tickets £2 to include refreshments Aylsham Audio Book Club Do you have sight problems? Are you no longer able to enjoy reading?

Why not come along to Aylsham Library on the 3rd Tuesday of every month, 10.30am – 12 noon, for a discussion of the book of the month.

For more information please contact Aylsham Library 01263 732320 or Janet Head on 01263 478073.

Also, if you have queries concerning sight problems, a representative from Norfolk and Norwich Association for the Blind will be at Aylsham Library on Wednesday 25 February between 2 and 4pm.

Regular dates Bounce and Rhyme Time Every Monday during term time 2 – 2.30 pm Support for Job Seekers Every Thursday 10 – 12.30 Please contact Aylsham Library for more information Tel: 01263 732320 Email: ayl.lib@norfolk.gov.uk

Songbird Surival Christmas Raffle

The volunteers of Songbird Survival had a very special evening at The Lighthouse Inn in Walcott on 12 December.

gives us their support. Looking forward to seeing you all again this year Eddie Bullimore

businesses for the wonderful raffle prizes that they donated. The total sum raised was ÂŁ1607.

It is nice to know that local people can be so generous, especially local residents who have given items We had the pleasure of Keith Skipper drawing the for table top sales that we hold throughout the year. tickets in the raffle, which made the evening very enWe must also thank Steve at The Lighthouse Inn, tertaining. The Chairman, Robert Middleditch, Walcott for all his help and support. Steve does so founder member Mrs MacPherson and Georgina, Ofmuch work to help local charities, not only us but fice Manager, also attended. many more besides.

Thank you to everyone who comes to our sales and I must take this opportunity to thank all the local a small exhibition for the town to be held at St. Nicholas Church facilitated by the Rev. Paul Cubitt.

Just to remind you all that Regenerate in partnership with the Town Council are Learn about the people and delighted to host our first market of the year on Saturday 31 January commencing the places that played a major at 9am. role in many people's lives and in the development of the Showcasing a great variety of Norfolk Quality Producers, there will be fish, pork, town. cheese, vegetables, eggs, sausages, beer, wine, cakes and pies, also catering for those with allergies (gluten and dairy free). Soaps, toiletries and crafts will also be The Market Stalls at this time available and more. shall be split between the Market Cross area and within Mike Ling of North Walsham & District Community Archive is kindly providing the vicinity of the church.

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St Margaret’s Church Thorpe Market - Snowdrop Sundays 2015 - on 1, 8, 15 and 22 Thorpe Market Church will again be a destination for a February Sunday afternoon outing. Beautiful churchyard flowers and home-made cakes and teas in a warm and welcoming village church. A well-stocked book stall offers a wide range of reading material. Opening at 1pm.

North Norfolk Association of National Trust - Afternoon Tea and a Talk 'Colman's Mustard' by Adrian Simpson at The Links Hotel, West Runton on Tuesday 10 February at 2.30pm. For further information please contact Greg on 01263 711799 or email NNATalks@gmail.com. All welcome.

NATIONAL PENSIONERS CONVENTION - The Anglia Region Pensioners Association (NPC) invites you to come

and join with us to FILL THE GAP IN NORTH NORFOLK - Join existing or new senior branches 55 + years being established in the Anglia Region meet regularly to discuss updates on issues of concern, share views, socialise with like-minded people, promote health and well-being. Future booked meetings at Sheringham, Wells and North Walsham. Arrivals 11.30 am for coffee, 12 noon slideshow, presentation, Q&A discussion, buffet lunch. Next meetings at:The Lighthouse Community Church Centre, Sheringham on Thursday 5 February, Wells Maltings, Wells next the Sea on Thursday 26 February and The Atrium, North Walsham on Tuesday 24 March. Want to get out and do more? Make it a date and join in! For more details contact the Chairman on 01502 563208

Would you like to experience a significant increase in your business this year? I am working with a group of North Norfolk business people who are looking for new members to give all their referral business to. I can personally introduce you to them. We meet every Thursday morning at The Scarborough Hill Hotel in North Walsham. Coffee is served at 6.45am with a full English breakfast at 7am.

You need to bring at least 35 business cards and a £10 meeting fee (to cover the cost of breakfast and room hire).

Call Clive Sanham on 07818 346018 or email info@bniviking.net for more info Chocolate Valentine Coffee Morning on Saturday 14 February 10am - 12 noon at St Andrew's Church, East Runton - homemade cakes, raffle and much, much more...

North Walsham & District WI Coffee morning on Thursday 11 December 9.30am to 11.30am at St. Nicholas room behind the church, North Walsham - Christmas themed tombola Stall, coffee/tea and mince pie. Fund raising for National Federation of Women's Institutes Jumble + Table top Sale at Lessingham Methodist Church on Saturday 21 February 11am to 1.30pm - cake stall, bacon rolls and refreshments to be served. Tables £6 Tel Pastor Ros on 01692 405591 for booking Table Top Sale on Saturday 7 February at North Walsham Community Centre, 9am - midday double tables available for £5, organised by North Walsham Players. To book telephone 01692 402116

Crayford and Abbs have a vacancy for a

Sales Executive This job is a full time position.

Applicants must be Customer Focused, Target Driven, Candidates must be over 18 years of age and have a clean driving Licence.

They should also be smart, articulate and able to manage time effectively and be self-motivated!

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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 Cantamus Choir invite new members to sing & laugh.

Rehearsals Thurs 7.30pm in St James Church, Southrepps.

No audition/experience required. More info 07785 782 498 Ballroom & Latin Dance Classes every Wednesday at 8pm – 9pm at The Atrium, Spencer Avenue, North Walsham. £6 each. Yvonne 01692 404479 for further details REME Association Cromer & District Branch meetings held on the 1st Wednesday of each month at Halsey House, Norwich Road, Cromer. Ex REME personnel please do come and join us. Tel 01263 512450 Painting Classes - Painting and Drawing tuition for all levels of painting competence from beginners to those experienced at Roughton Village Hall on Mondays 1.30pm to 3.30pm. £60 for 10 sessions. John Bardell 01603 456602 MS monthly Drop-In 10am - 12noon, last Thursday of each month at Sheringham Community Centre, Holway Road, Sheringham. Anyone affected by MS most welcome.

Further details 01263 579453/ Sheringham & District Philatelic Society meet at the Church Hall West Runton on the second Monday of each month, at 7.30pm Our members come from all areas of North Norfolk, further details call Jim on 01263 721043 Trunch Methodist Church Coffee Morning first Saturday every month 10am – 12noon cakes, bric-a-brac etc free admission Tel 01263 720145 Victory Explorers meet every Wednesday 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 Are you aged between 13 and 17? Have you ever wanted to fly? Have you ever wanted to shoot? For free? Well now

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you can! Join North Walsham Air Training Corps for these opportunities plus more inc adventurous training, gliding, Duke of Edinburgh awards, sports and much more.

Visit www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets or call Officer Commanding David Jefferies on 07827 277932, or isit us on a parade evening between 1900 - 2130 on a Monday or Thursday at the ATC Hut, N. Walsham Junior School, Manor Road Rock (Buns) & Rolling (Pins) W.I. meet on the third Wednesday of each month (except December- second Wednesday) at The Kings Arms Hotel, North Walsham at 7pm. We are open to all ages but aim to appeal to younger women. Visitors welcome. elsa-sequeira@hotmail.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. Postcode for location is NR11 8RT East 1st North Walsham Scout Group – Beavers - Tue 5pm 6.30pm & Sat 10.30am - 12.15pm. Cubs - Wed 6.30pm – 8pm & Fri 6.30pm – 8pm. Scouts - Tue 7pm – 9pm & Thur 7pm – 9pm. Info: membership@northwalshamscouts.org.uk NHS Cromer & District Retirement Fellowship meets every third Wednesday of every month between 2.30 pm and 4pm at Cromer Hospital. For more information call Caroline Jennings on 01263 510002 or just come along North Walsham Knit & Natter 2pm – 4pm on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Congregational Church Hall, Cromer Road, North Walsham. All welcome. Contact 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 meet on the second Thursday in each month from 7pm at East Runton Village Hall. New members warmly welcomed. Secretary 01263 519485, secretary@nnarg.co.uk, www.nnarg.co.uk

North Walsham Access and Independent Living Group meet every other month at St.Nicholas Rooms. Easy access for wheelchairs. Refreshments available. Everyone

welcome - new or old members. For further information Sandra 01692 404750 or Lisa 01692 404021 North Walsham Photographic Group meets second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 7.30pm at The Annexe, The Atrium, Spenser Avenue, North Walsham. Details from Secretary, Liz Fiddy, on 01692 582793 or email trevorandliz@talktalk.net.

North Walsham Photographic Group meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, 7.30pm at The Annexe, The Atrium, Spenser Avenue, North Walsham. Secretary, Liz Fiddy, 01692 582793 or trevorandliz@talktalk.net Woodlands Pre-School term time Mon 9am-12 noon (lunch 12pm-12.30pm), Tues-Fri 9am-3pm, Seedlings Toddler Group Mon 1.30pm-3pm. Places available for 2-5 year olds funding from 2 years old 'Good' OfSted report (May 2014). Breakfast Club/After School Club. Lower St. Southrepps (in the school grounds) Contact Caroline/Dawn 01263 834148 or southreppsplaygroup@gmail.com The Good Companions Club, a social club for those over 60, meets at the Community Centre, North Walsham every Friday 1.30pm – 4pm – a varied programme of events, music, lunches, entertainment as well as raffles and games. Enquiries Beth 01692 501044 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 information contact 01362 694515 Children & Young People @North Walsham Methodist Church, for details of many & varied activities. Contact Anne email anne_russen001@yahoo.co.uk or 07748039363 @yahoo.co.uk or 07748039363 Bradfield Cricket Club - Cricket Coaching for boys and girls age 6-11 years - All welcome at North Walsham Sports Centre 4pm till 6pm from Sunday 15 February to Sunday 5 April - £4 per session. For more info please contact penny.day1@yahoo.co.uk

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Homes for sale & rent NEW ON

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Holt

£295,000

An immaculately presented, detached three bedroom bungalow, extensively refurbished by the current vendors to provide a most stylish, light and airy, modern home, equally suitable for a family or retired couple. The property benefits from a garage, off street parking and generous landscaped gardens. EPC Rating TBC. Sheringham Office 01263 823201

Superb 3 bed penthouse apartment, lift service offers spacious contemporary accommodation. Communal garden, parking. EPC rating C. Holt Office 01263 711021

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West Runton

£550 PCM

A well presented two bedroom first floor apartment, available to rent unfurnished. Gas central heating and allocated parking. EPC Rating C. Sheringham Office 01263 823201

Cromer

Sheringham £365,000

£114,950

Two storey flat with no onward chain, sitting rm, kitchen, 2 dble beds, bathm, gas c/h, upvc d/g, gge, communal courtyard & town centre location. EPC: D. North Walsham Office 01692 404658

Sheringham

£450 PCM

A well presented, unfurnished first floor flat just off the coastal Runton Road. Off street car parking to the rear, UPVC d/g, gas central heating. EPC Rating B. Cromer Office 01263 515120

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A purpose built two bedroom ground floor apartment, overlooking beautifully tended gardens of The Leas which are situated on the sea front. EPC Rating D. Sheringham Office 01263 823201

Cromer

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58 Station Road Sheringham NR26 8RG

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Unfurnished 2 bedroom townhouse, newly decorated & carpeted, Entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen, bathroom, rear garden, parking. EPC Rating F. North Walsham Office 01692 404658

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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 Can you help to save our songbirds? We need anything saleable for Songbird Survival (charity no 1085281). Tel 01692 400780 Elderly lady who makes items for charity needs a hand operated sewing machine so she can carry on her good work willing to pay small amount Tel 01692 219029 if you can help Empty oil drum ideally with perforations near open end for use as garden incinerator Tel 01692 405447 Records 45s 78s LPs also cassettes and CDs singles only all considered Tel 01692 405756 Old/unused saucepans Tel 01263 826865 Good condition pedal sewing machine Tel 01263 826917 Any DVDs or old VHS films urgently wanted for film section of an elderly residents’ home in North Walsham. Preferably romantic comedy adventure or old English classics. Tel 01692 407005 Original Victorian skirting board and architrave condition not important willing to come and take it out myself within local radius of Sheringham Tel 01263 478143 weekends or 07840 640770 any time

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Mothercare travel cot with mattress and topper little used £30 .Childs Tomy bed guard soft rail in box £10. Tel 01692 404988 Evening suit worn once 42"/44" trousers 38R £55. 2 electric plate warmers £35 the pair. Large Mouli stainless steel food mill £20. 2 Bathroom cabinets one at £14 one at £12. Tel 01263 512606 Yew wood glass display cabinet with two door cupboard beneath vgc £100 Tel 01263 821452 About 20 assorted jigsaw puzzles £1.50 and £1 each all in vgc Tel Ivor 01692 403981 need the storage space Two wooden dining chairs good condition £5 the pair. Navy blue rag rug 4ft x 2ft as new £10 01263512234 Two lovely character dolls houses both 3 storeys good condition £75 & £65ono. Wall units x 2 strong well made each H52" x W27.5" x D13" free standing £40ono each.

Tel. 01603 867917 Small breakfast/dining table 3' diameter with centre pedestal plus four matching chairs with padded seats all in good condition. £50 Tel 01692 535347

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HP Photosmart C309 wireless printer print/copy/scan £30. Set of 5 HP364XL printer cartridges £30 surplus to requirements as changed printer. Tel 01263 826829 Zanussi/Electrolux vented tumble dryer 5yrs old working. Laney LA 12C guitar acoustic amplifier vgc as hardly used bought few months ago paid £79 asking for £40. Tel 01692 402972 60s/70s hit vinyl singles 6 Animals £20, 7 Cliff Richard £25, 7 Rolling Stones £30, 11 Shadows £25, 5 Everly Bros £10, 4 David Bowie £10 Tel 01263 511491 TV Samsung 40" LED Smart TV on stand full HD & 3D 4x HDMi USB and internet connections perfect condition and superb quality inheritance disposal £230 Tel 07740 466973 Panasonic upright vacuum cleaner 1700W good condition £20 Tel 01263 824550 Olympus E510 digital SLR image stabilised body with Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX HSM lens hood and filter shutter count under 1300 boxed as new £275 will split Tel 01692 500776 Coal effect gas fire Gasco 16" model no.8421 £80 Tel 07864 885970 Sheringham Two motorbike helmets Nolan and Shark £35 each Tel 01263 512522 Wheelchair self propelling type gc £60 Tel 01263 515675 Gent’s cycle Emmelle Rapier 10 Speed 21" frame suitable for a teenager or older £40 Tel 01263 517057 Velux solar panel system for hot water includes single flat plate solar panel and roof flashing unused and still boxed £150. Heat exchanger for hot water from solar or any hot water supply unused £90. Tel 01263 826037 5' oval Jentique dining table extends to 6'6" 4 chairs 5' teak wall unit glass fronted top cupboards + drop-down drinks and cupboards under all vgc £120 Tel 07826 605769 Dog Crate 36 x 24 in £20. Car ramp wooden slats covered in fabric folds in two W15” L29" (x2) £10. Very old but working York Eliptical Crosstrainer £10. Griffon agricultural pitchfork £10. Tel 01263 577332 Small drop-leaf oak dining table with barley-twist legs can seat four when opened up £99ono Tel 01263 823568 BoKitchen Aid food processor black 2.1L mint condition in box collect Sheringham £100 Tel 07591 021095 Electric organ as new Lowrey Voyager including stool and music books Tel 01692 500922 Electric fire black with coal effect excellent working order 2kw or 1kw heat variable thermostatic control £15ono Tel 01263 722162 Childs put me up bed metal fold down frame and mattress hardly used from new ideal for sleepovers and fits under a normal single bed bargain at £10 no offers Tel 01263 519363 Trolley tea trolley in dark wood top and one shelf £12.G plan open unit one shelf drawer at top tiled top teak£20. Lever Arch files A4 X 8 offers. Tel 01263 823111

Dorma memory foam topper for a king size bed bought by mistake cost £134 in Dunhelm sale £50 Tel 01263 510044 Microwave combi by Sharp 900 watt microwave plus oven and grill compact but 25 litre cavity capacity very little use clean gwo £30ono. Zanussi tumble dryer condensing no vent required as new 2 years old hardly used £50ono. Tel 01263 820016 Bosch electric cylinder mower as new £60.

B&Q petrol strimmer £20. Beko frost free fridge freezer silver water dispenser. Tel 01263 820049/07975 835821 Free to collector good condition floral design upholstered wooden winged chair Tel 01263 826865 Cougar jig saw to plug in to mains£15.Black and Decker circular saw driven from drill chuck-£10. Both used twice no longer required. Tel 01263 838940 Fujitsu Lifebook AH531 O/S Windows7 ram 4GB hard drive 500GB as new never used £160 Tel 01692 403981 Twin buggy seats have multi positional backs footrests 5 point harnesses hoodsrain covers and shopping baskets lockable swivel wheels at front umbrella folding vgc £30ono Tel 01692 409947 AFX Vertigo 'mini-scalextric' style set boxed track, controllers and cars £5. Box of scalextric track to make large loop old style transformer/controllers 4 cars (2 original, 2 new) £10. Kneeling posture stool £5.

Tel 01692 501094 4 LG sb95tz-s speakers on stands plus 1 LG sb95tz-c centre speaker on the floor plus 1 LG sb95tz-w sub woofer £50 for the 6 items Tel 01263 825030 Snowsuits 18-24months JoJo Maman Bebe £15each. Bathroom cabinet with mirror 60cm x60cm £20. Tel 01692 403742 Upright hoover £25. Juicer £15. Microwave 700w £15. Handheld vac cleaner £15. All excellent condition. Tel 01263 825510 Aldis TK300 35mm slide projector and screen £25. Hitachi SR703 AM/FM stereo receiver £20. Philips CD471 CD player £20. Tel 01263 824550 Sunnex 18inch stainless steel fish kettle used once vgc £15 Tel 01263 576781 Spotlights in quality burnished brass 1 triple & 2 single inc bulbs £50. 4 brass spotlights 2 per track inc bulbs £25. 2 white spotlights inc bulbs £20. All in excellent condition for wall or ceiling fitting. Tel 01692 404407 Shed 8'x6' sound structure new roofing felt £120. Colour TV 20" Silvercrest gwo top box leads remotes included vgc £15. Akai Video Plus VHS player/recorder inc remote black vgc £5. Tel 01692 650812 Epson Styler PX 700W CD disc and spare ink cartridges slightly broken out tray good clean condition £30 Tel 01263 513263 Dimplex 3kw fan heater with thermostat and cool air setting as new and boxed Tel 07754 808480 Quality curtains to fit 7ft pole 54in drop cream with red cherries £20ono. Two matching cushions £5. Two Gerbera cushion covers £5. All as new. Red mosaic mirror £5. Adorn vintage style wall clock £5.

Tel 01263 517196 Two round medium couch tables for lamps etc vgc Mark& Spencers Tel 01263 515069

Windsurfer Hufly Superfun 3.25 c/w boom 2 masts skeg dagger board harness 3 sails infinity 6.4 northsail 5.6 teltail £150ono Tel 07962 077069 Folding single bed with mattress excellent condition £45. 2pairs Hotter walking shoes brand new 4½ - 5 £20 pair cheaper than slippers! Tel 01263 514248 3 seater sofa light colour beige with soft pattern vgc £35ono can deliver Tel 01263 579745 Boy’s cycle TFS 24 and girl’s cycle Mantra Tel 01263 824879 Lovely ladies River Island tan leather boots size 5 new in box knee length cost £80 reduced to £50ovno Tel 01263 825639 Jigsaw fanatics 34in rotating jigsaw square table brand new but slightly damaged cost £79.99 accept £25 Tel 01263 510901 3 piece suite dark gold leatherette £50.

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The children of The Federation of North Walsham Junior, Infant School and Nursery were so appalled by the vandalism to their school last year that they wanted to find a way to put things right. In the October half term, the school suffered two separate incidents of vandalism which wreaked havoc on a classroom and destroyed outside play equipment.

The schools and pupils have been delighted by the response and support of the local community, but felt they wanted to do something to raise funds for resources that had been lost.

The children are going to be involved in a community art and fundraising project called ‘Project Pom Pom’. The children are aiming to make 5,000 woollen pom poms (with help from the local community!). Pom pom parties are going to be held in school where parents and carers will be invited in to help. These pom poms will be suspended above the school hall to form a moving sculpture. The school will then ask local

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businesses and the community if they would like to make a ‘Pom Pom Pledge’ and sponsor a pom pom at the cost of £1.

To carry out this project the schools need: Donations of brightly coloured wool A Pom Pom Posse : a group of willing volunteers who would be happy to come into school and make pom poms with the children Kind monetary donations from the local community If you feel you could help in any way, please contact Mrs G Finch, Executive Deputy Headteacher at The Federation of North Walsham Junior, Infant School and Nursery telephone 01692 403013 or email deputy@northwalsham-inf.norfolk.sch.uk

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The children from Reception and Year 1 classes at Millfield Primary in North Walsham, were invited to a medieval banquet earlier this month as part of their new Dungeons and Dragons topic.

The children began the afternoon with a special parade in front of the ‘Queen’, which showed off all of their finery. They then enjoyed a medieval banquet, dancing and even a jousting tournament took place amongst the ‘Queens’ servants, much to the children’s delight!

The morning had been spent making shields, practising their medieval dances and making ‘knight’ lollipops. Ms Brooks, Early phase leader and one of the ‘Queens’ servants, said

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The seven had to demonstrate outstanding academic ability in their GCSE, AS results and in their predicted A level grades. These together with their personal statement and College reference, got them an interview. Winning a place was down to their own performance in the highly competitive interviews. They clearly were successful in convincing interviewers of their academic credentials and potential. Being part of the College A+ and Oxbridge programmes supported the students in their ambition to aim for the very top. The scheme has been very successful, increasing the numbers each year aiming for Oxbridge or the top Russell group universities. Each year James Keeler, an ex Paston student who is a Senior Admissions Tutor at Cambridge, visits the College to talk to parents and students about life at Oxbridge and how to apply and be successful.

A number of ex Paston students who are currently studying at Oxford or Cambridge also return to support and mentor students. Paston’s conversion of applications to places is 45% compared to the national average of just 11%.

The seven students are • Jenna Hatch – to read Natural Sciences at Selwyn College, Cambridge. Julia studied at Broadland High School.

• Jenny Hull – to read Human Social and Political Sciences at Magdalene College, Cambridge. Jenny studied at Sheringham High School.

• Nathan Jones – to read Law at Christ Church College, Oxford. Nathan studied at Flegg High School.

• Elise Page – to read English at St Hugh’s College, Oxford. Elise studied at North Walsham High School.

• Anna Szulfer – to read Human Social and Political Science at Homerton College, Cambridge. Anna studied at Reepham High School.

• Sam Webb – to read Mathematics at Trinity College, Cambridge. Sam studied at Sprowston High School.

• Zac Scahill – to read English at Brasenose College Oxford.Zac studied at Sprowston High School.

“I am extremely proud of their achievement in winning places at Oxford and Cambridge and on courses which are highly competitive” said Principal Kevin Grieve.

Photograph credit Sally Webster

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Gresham's Prep Parents' Association support Norfolk Charity

The Prep School held their annual Christmas School Fayre on Saturday 6 December run by Gresham’s Prep Parents’ Association. This is a popular event amongst parents, staff and pupils and is always very well supported.

The raffle had an exciting range of prizes up for grabs from X Factor tickets to a year’s supply of Algy’s Norfolk Popcorn and this year the proceeds from the raffle have been donated to a local charity - The Benjamin Foundation.

This is a Norfolk charity that helps around 2,000 people each year deal with challenging situations, Photograph – Left to right: Prep Parents’ Assuch as young homelessness, young carers, coun- sociation Chairperson, Helen May, Head Boy, selling support groups and youth groups.

Charlie Adams, Head Girl, Alice Wollocombe On Thursday 15 January, the Prep Parents' Associa- presenting the cheque to Managing Director of tion welcomed the Managing Director of the Ben- the Benjamin Foundation, Chris Elliott. jamin Foundation, Mr Chris Elliott to the school to

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Chris Elliot added "We were delighted to hear that the school had chosen our charity as the one to benefit from their Christmas raffle. The money will help towards our aim of providing additional support for young carers in Norfolk looking after older family members who are ill or face other challenges. In this way, the pupils will be supporting some of their peer group in the county.”

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North Norfolk Nissan dealer Crayford and Abbs are celebrating 10 years of business this month.

The dealership, which is based at Bodham, is planning to mark its anniversary by raising money for two local charities; donating on every sale and service to their chosen charities are The Holt Youth Project and Sheringham Woodfields School.

Sales manager Rupert Fox said ‘For us at Crayford and Abbs, it is a great feat that we have managed to portray the benefits of running such an efficient vehicle given the infrastructure we have in the area’.

For more information about the Leaf and Nissan ranges visit Crayford and Abbs in Gypsies Lane, Bodham (telephone 01263 588160).

The birthday celebrations come close on the heels of their success as one of the country’s top dealerships for selling electric Leaf cars in 2014.

The dealership came top of their league of 28 rural dealers nationally, having sold 21 Leafs last year, more than double their target, which combines with other targeted achievements in 2014won them a luxury holiday in South Africa for Kevin and Elaine Abbs and a gala Dinner in Birmingham, hosted by Nissan Directors for Rupert, James and Paul from the sales team. The Leaf award is a particularly impressive achievement bearing in mind that rural north Norfolk does not have anywhere near the number of charging points as in the cities. Crayford and Abbs have been working with the NNDC to increase charge points in our area.

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Sunday 18 January was just like any other day for Happisburgh Lifeboat volunteers. As usual the crew and shore crew arrived for their normal Sunday morning practice and training.

It was at about 9am that they got a call out for a search and rescue mission. You could say that there was nothing unusual in that but in this case it was not to involve a launch at all or even to a casualty on the beach or cliffs.

On this occasion, they were asked to help track down The Happisburgh 13, a group of Gloucester heifers, who had cleverly escaped from a farm.

Never let it be said that our volunteers are not adaptable, kind-hearted and willing to help their community. So it was that a large percentage of our volunteers, together with some local farmers, set off in search of the bovine beasts.

This involved trudging over fields, through hedges and over ditches in their hot pursuit.

After about one hour 9 of the heifers were found. That proved to be the easy part as it took another 3 hours to persuade them to return home.

The remaining escapees were found with the help of other farmers and helpers a little further afield at East Ruston. They were detained

Happisburgh Lifeboat Station He arrived at the Station to take photos of the station, beach, crew and Senior Helmsman as part of his project.

Happisburgh RNLI Lifeboat Station volunteers welcomed Jack Lowe to the Station on 15 January as part of his Lifeboat Station Project.

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Using a 108 year old camera, taking the photos onto glass it was a lengthy process compared to today’s modern photography equipment. The Station volunteers were very interested in the whole process of this Victorian way of taking photos. Jack spent most of the day at Happisbugh before moving onto Cromer.

ready for collection (and maybe interrogation!) the following day.

In a rural community it is not unusual for farm animals to go on a walkabout but slightly unusual for the RNLI to get involved. We are always pleased to help our local comMOOnity in any way we can providing it does not interfere with our main purpose of saving lives at sea.

If you would like to join our team you can become a volunteer and help with crew, shore crew, Coastal Safety Team, the RNLI shop or fundraising. If you would like to know more you can either call in at Cart Gap, phone 01692 583269, email happisburgh@rnli.org.uk or visit our website “rnlihappisburgh.org.uk”.

Jack’s intention is to create a show, whereby each glass plate is hung geographically in order around a huge room. As the audience stands in the middle of the venue and looks around, the sensation of seeing the entire coastline of the British Isles captured on glass will be extraordinary.

In creating The Lifeboat Station Project, Jack is bringing together his love of photography, the sea and the RNLI to produce a stunning, unprecedented body of work.

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Children Go Free at Bure Valley Railway!

The Teddy Bear Express at the Bure Valley Railway returns for the children’s half term holiday from 14th to 22nd February 2015. The Railway’s resident bear will take charge again at Aylsham Station to ensure nine days of fun for all the family!

Trains will operate from both Aylsham and Wroxham stations three times per day. A children’s competition to see how many teddy bears can be spotted on the train journey, a colouring corner and a deco18

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Branch of Cats Protection League

Every cat that comes into our care, visits one of our vets for a health check as soon as possible after arrival. Once they have established the cat is in good health and advised if flea and worm treatments are required, they will vaccinate and microchip the cat (if this has not already been done). If the cat has not been neutered, an appointment is made for this to take place. Kittens, however, will not been seen, unless they have a health problem, until they are 9 weeks old, which is when they have their first vaccination. They will not be chipped until they have the second vaccination which can be Photo : Ani, about 3 years old, very after they have left for their new homes. Because we believe friendly boy who just loves lots of cuddles vaccinating and chipping are important, we do pay for this to and attention be done.

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.

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.cats.org.uk/northwalsham 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 do on occasion have cats come into care that have been chipped but have found in the past that the owner’s details have not been kept up to date and sometimes the owner has not even registered their details with the micro chip company. It is important to remember to do this, especially when you move home, to make sure that should your cat go missing after the move you can be reIn January 2015 we launched a new programme to include the new united with it.

Lepto4 Vaccination

Vaccinating and chipping our cats is very important as is neutering them. As well as the health benefits for the cats it does mean that there are not so many unwanted and abandoned cats needing our help. It is one of the aims of Cats Protection to encourage people to neuter their pets and as a consequence the vouchers we now offer those who require help have been increased to £40 for females and £25 for males, which goes a long way towards the actual cost of the operations and will hopefully mean more peo-

Lepto4 vaccination.

Previous vaccines were only able to protect dogs against two known strains of the disease but new strains of the infection, not covered by conventional vaccines, are now being seen. The new vaccine will protect dogs against four strains of Leptospirosis giving a much broader defence against the rise of this potentially fatal disease.

Whether your dog is

About With Friends Inclusion Workshop

About with Friends are holding an Inclusion Workshop on 19 February at their base on Holt Road, Cromer from 6.30pm – 8.30pm. It is aimed at Clubs and individuals who run activities for young people in North Norfolk and want to know how to include more young people with disabilities.

You will learn about the law and how it affects you, what support is available to you and much more.

The workshop is free but you must book a place. Contact Lucy Sait for further information or to book a ticket.

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In our garden we can see Daffs popping up here and there Under every tree.

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The timing of this second vaccine is important so please make sure you attend both the appointments given to you. Puppies will automatically be started on the new vaccine and will also require a course of 2 vaccinations 4 weeks apart followed by annual booster vaccinations thereafter.

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NORTH WALSHAM TABLE TENNIS MIXED FORTUNES FOR NWSCA

In the Premier division, Outlaw’s Steve Patterson, John Hancock (Jnr) and Rick Edwards hosted NWSCA’s John Vaughan, Howard Lupton and Andy Beane. Lupton won the first two sets of the opener, but then Patterson took time to loop and hit as he made a comeback to win 14-12 in the fifth and he used his power on both wings to take a maximum with no more sets dropped. Beane saved three match-points as he came back from 7-10 to win the decider 12-10 against Edwards and Beane also led Hancock 4-2 in the fifth before the Outlaw spun more to take the decider 11-7. Lupton beat Edwards in straight and teamed up with Beane for a doubles win in four against Hancock and Edwards but the remaining games were won by the hosts in straight as Outlaws won the match 7-3. Tom Baldock-Yaxley took Lupton’s place as NWSCA then had a derby match against NWSCB’s Simon Halliday, Dennis Elliott and Paul Price. Halliday recovered from 5-10 to take the first 13-11 against Baldock-Yaxley and almost repeated the feat in the fifth as Baldock-Yaxley again led the decider 10-5 before closing out the win 11-8. NWSCA won the match 10-0 but five of the battles went the distance including all three of Halliday’s singles who lost the last nine points from 7-2

up in the fifth against Beane. The NWSCA player enjoyed the reverse of Halliday’s pain as he won each of his singles in five winning fast short rallies against Price and edging out Elliott 12-10 in the decider. Also in the division, NWSCD’s Ray Howe, Joe Kirkup and Philip Stone hosted Shark’s Steve and Matt Hudson and Chris Marshall. Matt Hudson nearly made a comeback from two sets down and had a couple of chances to force a decider but Stone took his third match-point to win 15-13 in the fourth and some good hitting saw him to a maximum with no more sets dropped. Kirkup beat Marshall in straight but it was a story of missed chances for him against the Hudsons as he missed four set-points in the middle of his defeat in straight by Matt before failing to convert one of two match-points as Steve won the last four points of his 12-10 in the fifth win.

Howe took a maximum but was taken to five

by Steve Hudson and teamed up with Stone as their doubles win saw NWSCD win 8-2 and the team have climbed to just above NWSCB after winning their derby match 7-3.

In the First division, Barracuda’s Ray Amo, Rex Parfitt and Keith Register hosted a NWSCC team who included Tom Wardle play-

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM ALL AT WESTOVER VETS

I hope everyone and their pets made it through the festive period without too many accidents or illnesses.

As vets, we see a recurrent theme of emergencies this time of year. For those of you who weren’t already aware chocolate and raisins are both very toxic to dogs and, with a dog’s sense of smell being over ten thousand time more sensitive than ours, it takes more than a little wrapping paper or tin foil to hide Christmas treats and mince pies! If you ever notice that your pet has consumed anything toxic it is important to get them to a vets as soon as possible so we can try treat them, often making them sick, before they absorb too much into their blood stream.

On one particularly frantic day in advent I saw four cases of chocolate toxicity in a couple of hours, including a Rhodesian Ridgeback that had managed to eat the contents of 11 selection boxes, which is quite a feat in itself! Fortunately, most dogs, once treated, make a full recovery. Cats on the other hand are usually less interested in what is under the tree and

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ing up for the injured Chris Johnson. Paul Brown took a maximum, Richard Porritt took a brace but lost out to Register in five and the duo teamed up for a doubles win in four as NWSCC won 6-4. NWSCE’s Joel Lodge and James and Ben Lester hosted Crosscourt’s John Welsh, Keith Beswick and Wren Thatcher. James Lester took a maximum which included a win in five against Beswick plus a fine win as he controlled Welsh to win 11-6, 11-9, 11-8. Beswick edged out Lodge 9-11, 12-10, 13-11, 10-12, 14-12 and Welsh took a brace but with Lodge beating Thatcher in four, Ben Lester picking up two wins both in four and the Lesters winning the doubles 11-6, 9-11, 14-12, 12-10 against Beswick and Thatcher, NWSCE recorded a 7-3 win against a team much higher than them in the League table. Stuart Hook took a brace as NWSCE lost 7-3 to Dropshots including a good win in five against Rhodri Oliver. Finally there were three matches for NWSCF this fortnight – after losing 7-3 to LCC Lobsters, the team won 10-0 against both Mundesley B and LCC Seals.

more fascinated by what is on it, especially in terms of tinsel and baubles. Most recently, we treated Pippin, a three year old Maine Coon cat, with a penchant for plastic and anything that rustles. He had helped himself to the plastic bags used to store his owner’s gifts and they had led to an obstruction within his intestine. He was brought in to us vomiting and unable to keep food down and x-rays demonstrated a blockage in his small intestine. After quite major surgery to remove the problem Pippin made a full recovery and is back with his owners causing mischief, but no longer with any access to anything he might chew!

Most of us know our pets well enough to watch out for such bad habits, but it is worth remembering that not all dogs are as well-behaved as they seem and not all cats are as clever as they look!

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NORTH NORFOLK GARDENER GROW YOUR OWN ‘ELEPHANT’S EARS’

Their common names do not flatter bergenias. The dull greyness suggested by their nickname ‘elephant’s ears is very misleading as they can provide colour for much of the year from both their foliage and their flowers. Another name, ‘Pigsqueak’, derived from the sound of a thumb rubbing across the shiny leaf surface, is hardly more enticing. Unfortunately they have tended to be dismissed alongside privet and ferns, pampas grass and monkey puzzle trees as more suited to shady Victorian gardens.

At this time of the year colour is always welcome in our gardens and the first snowdrops and aconites always lift the heart. In front of the Priory Maze there are some very early daffodils already in bloom by mid January and beside the wall of the old police station in Sheringham the long bed of bergenias already have their pink flowers. This variety is B. Cordifolia but as mentioned below there are newer better varieties.

Bergenias are indeed one of the season’s most valuable plants – not only for their flowers and their richly coloured architectural foliage but for their value as foils to other winter plants and bulbs. For sheer brilliance of colour the variety ‘Eric Smith’ has long been a star. Created by one of the most famous breeders, and named after him when introduced in the 1970s by Beth Chatto; in some seasons the leaf colour is almost scarlet.

The leaves are upright, the plants form tight clumps, and surrounded by

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Each session is from 9.30am to 12 o’clock every two weeks.

If you are a Family Carer then you can apply to the Learners Grant through AGE UK Norfolk for help with funding. Tel: 01603 785257.

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snowdrops, the effect is dramatic. This variety has deep coral-pink flowers.

A little more open in habit, ‘Bressingham Ruby’ has redpink flowers and a burgundy tone to its leaves and more arching, slightly rippled foliage, while the neat, small-leaved ‘Abendglut’ also features more open growth with magenta flowers and leaves that are wine-coloured on the backs for months before the whole plant becomes purplish in winter.

I also understand, that there are two variegated varieties although I have not seen them growing anywhere. ‘Tubby Andrews’ is streaked and splashed with gold and cream on a green background and cream-edged ‘Solar Flare’ is more hosta-like, with a green centre and an irregular cream and yellow margin.

Bergenias are undemanding, growing happily in shade or sun as long as the soil is not too dry. Colour is often better in less fertile soil. Nip off old foliage as it turns brown so plants look smart before the surrounding spring bulbs flower.

Mulch annually. When clumps become gappy lift, discard the older woody growth and replant the young strong shoots.

Look out for vine weevils which can be troublesome.

I leave the final words to the famous gardener, Margery Fish, a great fan of bergenias, who confirms their great virtues , ‘They do not mind at all where they grow, in sun or shade, in soil with or without lime, in walls or paving, fat living in rich beds or starvation in poor soil. You can pull bits off at any time and each piece will grow without the leaves showing any sign that an operation has taken place, in fact I cannot remember ever seeing a wilting bergenia.’

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Rotarians bring water to a Zambian village

Thanks to Rotarians in North Walsham, Mombo, a remote village in Western Zambia, now has a safe water supply for the first time ever. The village is on the edge of the Zambesi flood plain where it meets the Kalahari desert.

The link between the Rotary Club and the village was inspired by a meeting with Father Ignatius Harrison, former Provost of the London Oratory, now based at Walsingham. Over the last year Rotarians, with their partners St Nicholas’ Church, North Walsham, and Mundesley Infant School, have supported the village school in Mombo, including funding the construction of 30 tables and chairs for use in the school which until then lacked even this basic equipment.

Dr Geof Harrison, a member both of the Rotary Club and St Nicholas’ congregation, has visited Mombo twice, most recently in November when his host was Father Francis.

One of the purposes of his visit, besides keeping closely in touch with the project, was to bring materials for use in the school, such a paper and pens. He also brought pictures drawn by children from Mundesley Infant School, which were treasured by the Mombo children, who in turn sent pictures back - using some of

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Photo 1: Installing the pump Photo 2: Geof with a mother and child near their dwelling Photo 3: Grace aged 5 with a drawing done by a pupil at Mundesley Infant Schools the resources that had come to them from Norfolk.

The school has over 100 pupils aged between three and six. Besides providing education, it also gives the children a much-needed daily meal with financial support from North Walsham Rotary club and St Nicholas’ Church.

North Walsham Fit Together Walks for February 2015

Please arrive 20 mins early if you are new to Fit Together. For more information contact Melanie Brown on 07766259999.

Sun 1 Feb – 10.30am - Hickling Walk – Grade 3 – Approx 3 miles – A flat walk on minor roads and grass and dirt tracks. Meet at the new village hall - The Barn, Tate Loke (Off Mallard Way) Hickling, NR12 0YU. Tues 3 Feb – 11am - Bacton Church Amble – Approx. 2 miles – A flat walk on minor roads and grass tracks. Meet at the Bacton and Edingthorpe Cubitt Memorial Playing Field CP, North Walsham Rd, Bacton, NR12 0EU (turn into a small track opposite the Coast Rd turning).

Weds 4 Feb – 10.30am - Trunch Walk – Grade 3, Approx. 3.7 miles – A walk on minor roads, dirt, grass, field and woodland paths with one moderate gradient. Meet at Trunch Village Hall Car Park, (free), Trunch, NR28 0QE (off Knapton Rd, OS Grid: TG 284349).

Weds 11 Feb – 10.30am - Happisburgh Walk – Grade 3 – Approx. 3 miles – A flat walk on field edge, cross field paths and minor roads. Meet at the Wenn Evans Centre Car Park (free), Blacksmiths Lane, Happisburgh, NR12 0QY. Thurs 12 Feb – 11am - Worstead Obelisk Lane Walk - Grade 2 Approx.- 2 miles - A country walk with gentle gradients on grass tracks and minor roads. Meet at the playing field CP, Ruin Rd, which is behind the church and the White Lady public house, Front Street, Worstead, NR28 9RW.

Weds 18 Feb – 11am - Sea Palling Amble – Approx. 2 miles – A relaxed pace flat walk on concrete, grass and dirt tracks. Meet at the Pay and Display Car Park (charges apply), Beach Rd, Sea Palling, NR12 0AL or the Charity Car Park on the right of Beach Rd – look for the yellow tabard!

Thurs 19 Feb – 10.30am - Stalham Walk – Grade 2 – Approx. 2.75 miles – A flat coun-

High among the needs of the village community, identified in discussion with Dr Harrison, was for a supply of safe drinking water.

Following his visit the Rotary Club sent £1,200 to Father Francis to pay for the construction and installation of a borehole, which now provides clean water for the children and villagers, who previously fetched their drinking water from streams at the edge of the Zambesi flood plain.

The coming of water to the village has been a source of great excitement. Something it is hard for us to understand when we “have it on tap”.

Zambia celebrated 50 years of Independence from the UK in October 2014. It is a poor country where per capita income is on average about 25 times less than it is in the UK. Life expectancy in Zambia is about 52 years.

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try walk on field edges and dirt/grass paths and minor roads. Meet at the Stalham Sports Centre (High School- free), Stalham, NR12 9DG (tea/coffee provided).

Mon 23 Feb – 11am - Knapton Station Walk – NEW - Grade 1 Bookable Walk – Approx.1 mile – A walk on minor roads, grass and cross field paths with gentle gradients.

Meet at the lay-by in front of Knapton Church, The Street, Knapton, NR28 0SF. Please book for this walk on 07766259999 by 3pm on Fri 20th Feb.

Thurs 26 Feb – 10.30am - Pigneys Wood to North Walsham Walk – Grade 3 – Approx.

3 miles – A flat walk along the Paston Way, woodland tracks, canal paths and minor roads with several sets of steps. Meet at the Pigneys Wood free Car Park – from North Walsham take a left off the Bacton Rd and follow the signs.

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

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