North Walsham Times 465

A Very Special Moment

Issue 465 28 February 2015

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

Kev Osbourne’s beautiful photograph of a water vole so captivated judge Samantha Bean that she awarded it 1st position in the Myall Natural History competition at North Walsham Photographic Group’s meeting in late January. Kev described his encounter with the water vole as “a very special moment”.

Kev captured the image at the RSBP Titchwell Marsh Nature Reserve, in April. He

said “I arrived quite early in the day and decided to take the boardwalk route through the marshland area first. At the first wooden bridge I saw a water vole swimming out from underneath it, so I waited to see if I could get a good view of it. Then I saw a second water vole swimming around the margins. It swam towards me and then disappeared from view, just a few metres away from where I was standing. As there was no noticeable movement, I slowly moved to investigate where I last saw it and there it sat, on a rotten branch eating reeds. ...Continued p4

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Where it sat was quite dark so I did not know if I would be able to get a decent image or not, but had to try. I slowly got down as low as I could, almost laying on the ground and snapped away. I am sure it could see me: I was only 2-3 metres away from it, but it did not seem to bother one bit. It must have sat there for at least 2 or 3 minutes. After eating several reed tips it then swam away, followed by the second water vole that joined it. It was indeed a very special moment. Technical Data: Kevin used a Canon PowerShot SX 40 HS; the focal length was150m; the subject distance was 2.5m; Aperture: f5.6; Shutter Speed: 1/400th second; ISO; 200.

North Walsham Photographic Group meet at the Atrium every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. If you would like to learn more about the activities of the group, please contact the secretary, Liz Fiddy, on 01692 582793 or email her on info@nw-pg.co.uk.

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The letter lists every member of the household registered to vote. If all of the information is correct, no action is required.

The Council is urging those not included and who are eligible to vote to register now. Registering to vote can now be completed online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote Eligible voters are strongly reminded that to vote in the forthcoming District, Parish and UK Parliamentary General Election on 7 May 2015, they must be registered by Monday 20 April. Paper applications can be issued on request.

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North Norfolk District Council raised nearly £4,000 in car park fees during its 'free' parking weekend before Christmas, prompting further concerns about how the council dealt with promotion of the scheme.

The figure totaling £3,603.20 was revealed in a Freedom of Information request from the North Norfolk Labour Party, who earlier this month complained too many visitors to North Norfolk car parks were still paying on 21/22 December 2014.

Users of social media complained over the weekend that customers were still paying in car parks in Sheringham, Cromer, Holt, and North Walsham. The North Norfolk Labour Party believes more needs to be done on free parking days to ensure visitors Photo: David Spencer to our towns are aware of the scheme and staying to shop in our towns.

David Spencer, North Norfolk Labour Party's spokesperson for North Walsham, said: "North Norfolk District Council needs to rethink their car parking strategy, this only rubs salt into the wounds for North Walsham where they are proposing to charge for free car parks.

It brings a mockery to these free parking days when nearly £4,000 was raised in revenue. I thought the point of these days was to bring more trade to our town centres, but in North Walsham there was plenty of confusion, and we did not reep the full benefits.

The District Council claims they could not afford to do more to stop visitors paying, but I am sure that there would be a number of willing volunteers in each town who could cover up the parking machines for those weekends."

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As a resident of Skeyton road, I have I have noticed some drivers do not indicate when pulling into Brookes drive and Buxton road, so this is something that needs to be addressed as lots of children walk back from primary school this way and could potentially get run over.

Also at the top of Skeyton road, on the country lane, cars speed illegally and when I go up on the bank, to let them pass, they don’t slow down so if I ever fell when a car was passing I could be run over. This is also an issue for the numerous dog walkers, who use this lane constantly.

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LOCAL LIFEBOAT LUCY LAVERS RETURNS TO DUNKIRK, 75 YEARS ON

Something special is happening this Spring – veteran lifeboat Lucy Lavers is returning to Dunkirk.

Her very first trip as a newly-built lifeboat in May 1940 was helping the evacuation of British and Allied troops stranded in Dunkirk, France. This Spring will be the first time she’s been back there since ‘Operation Dynamo’. The charity Rescue Wooden Boats is using a Heritage Lottery Grant to restore Lucy Lavers to her former glory in order to make this commemorative voyage. After years of neglect, by May 2015 she will look her magnificent best again.

In early May 2015 Lucy Lavers will leave Wellsnext-the-Sea calling at Lowestoft, Aldeburgh, Levington, Harwich, Ramsgate, and finally crossing the Channel to Dunkirk. The aim is to tell her story in each port and to encourage people, especially young people, to learn about the Dunkirk evacuation and maritime history. At each port, visitors can board Lucy Lavers, experience being on this 1940 lifeboat and feel the enormity of the events she took part in.

Lucy Lavers’ journey will involve a team of volunteer sailing crews, onshore coordinators, and a film crew, all working together along her route to France and back. There will be a programme of

linked events onshore, including presentations and a volunteer-manned travelling exhibition.

There is even the opportunity to share in this exciting voyage, by bidding for a place on board for some legs of the journey! Visit our eBay profile to bid www.ebay.co.uk/usr/rescuewoodenboats We are seeking support - the voyage from Wellsnext-the-Sea is 385 nautical miles and will cost £90 per mile. Text LLDQ01 £3 to 70070 to donate by text, or donate at www.rescuewoodenboats.com, and your name will be written in a commemorative book that will accompany Lucy Lavers on her voyage. We encourage community participation – volunteers, fundraisers, educational organisations and local interest groups will be welcomed at each port of call.

New installations and full If you would like to be involved service on all models and become part of Lucy Lavers’ story, please contact Kate Faire, LPG & NATURAL GAS info@rescuewoodenboats.com.

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Children are wanted in the North Walsham area to take part in a musical 'Jonah & the Whale' planned to be performed at the North Walsham Atrium on Saturday 13 June. Registration will take place at the North Walsham Salvation Army Hall, Hall Lane North Walsham, NR28 9DT on Monday 2 March at 4.30pm with rehearsals to be at that time each Monday. Weekly cost just 50p. For more information contact Major Richard Durrant on 01692 652263 or richard.durrant@salvationarmy.org.uk . The project, which

has designed in response to local demand, has been made possible thanks to £211,512 of National Lottery funding from Sport England’s Community Sport Activation Fund.

There were well over 200 applications nationally for the fund, and NNDC is among 88 projects to receive a share of £15 million of funding to support grassroots sport activity across the country.

The project aims to build on the work NNDC has already delivered through its highly successful mobile gym service. Emphasis will be placed on making these activities self-supporting in the longer term, something that has already been achieved with a number of ‘community gyms’ in the district.

The second phase of the project will start in February and will see sporting activities delivered in local schools for 14 – 25 year olds. Activities will include Street Dancing, Martial Arts and Boxing.

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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) 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 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. Tel Julie On 07592 535477 CONTINUED ON PAGE 8...

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NORTH NORFOLK LAW FIRM REACHES 60 YEARS AND RECLAIMS INDEPENDENCE

Tammy Parnell is the Managing Partner of Clapham & Collinge. “Our mission as a business is very simple; every day we strive to be the very best law firm for people in Norfolk”, she explains. “From buying a first home to handling a painful divorce, supporting a local business with a management buy-out or dealing with a complicated trust, we will fight tooth and nail for our clients. As a team we understand Norfolk and the things that make it special and different from other parts of the UK”.

Clapham & Collinge, one of Norfolk’s oldest and best respected law firms, has announced that it has left national legal network QualitySolicitors after four years. The move to re-establish itself as a completely independent firm coincides with Clapham & Collinge’s 60th anniversary and is being marked with a fresh new visual identity.

“Respect is critical to the way we work as a firm”, adds Tammy Parnell. “We always try to make our clients feel relaxed when they come to see us; we are professional but avoid being stuffy or intimidating. Our aim is to build relationships with clients so that they think of Clapham & Collinge as their law firm; a team that is there whenever they need us.”

Clapham & Collinge has offices in Sheringham and Norwich and employs more than 50 people.

The firm offers a wide range of services including conveyancing, family law, commercial and corporate matters and private client work. On Monday, 9th February, clients and staff arriving at the firm’s offices were greeted by an elegant plum and pistachio brand-mark which has replaced the bright pink QualitySolicitors logo.

Hugh Berridge is Senior Partner at Clapham & Collinge and has been with the firm for more than 35 years. “As a firm we have never been afraid of change, preferring to tackle challenges head on. Over the years we’ve adapted our services and approach to ensure we always offer what our clients need in a way that works best for them”, Hugh explains. “Becoming part of a large, national network was absolutely the right decision for us four years ago. At that time changes in legislation were making it incredibly hard for smaller law firms to compete against commodity legal providers such as the large supermarket chains. We were determined to put ourselves in the best possible position to retain our market share and grow as a business. There was a good fit between Clapham & Collinge and QualitySolicitors and we were able to learn from each other and create a customer-focused brand that is now well-known across the UK.” “We have enjoyed, and benefited from, being part of QualitySolicitors but, after a great deal of deliberation, the Clapham & Collinge partners decided that the time was right to start re-focusing on our own brand”, continues Hugh Berridge. “We have always been incredibly proud to be a Norfolk firm and, as we develop the business, the county is where our commitment lies.”

Clapham & Collinge will continue to deliver the same comprehensive range of legal services to their clients.

As part of its commitment to being ‘the very best law firm for people in Norfolk’, Clapham & Collinge is actively involved in a range of local charities and community initiatives. As well as supporting charities such as Break, Will-Aid and the Norfolk Wildlife Trust, the firm develops and promotes its own events such as regular free advice coffee mornings, dementia awareness events and training sessions.

“We are extremely excited about our future as an independent local firm.

Whilst our existing clients won’t notice any changes to the excellent service we provide, we hope that people who don’t already know us will be tempted to find out more about how we can help them. The move away from being part of a national network means that we can revert to making business decisions that are entirely focused on the needs of our business, our clients and our community”, concludes Hugh Berridge.

Clapham & Collinge can offer free initial consultations and the firm is, in many cases, able to provide a ‘flat fee’ quote at the outset. This means clients know what bill to expect and can phone their solicitor for an update without worrying that a surprise invoice will follow.

For more information about Clapham & Collinge call 01263 823398, email sherinfo@claphamcollinge.co.uk or visit www.clapham-collinge.co.uk

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The February meeting was very well attended and after opening the meeting Kim introduced Margaret Collingwood who had stepped in as a replacement to our planned speaker.

We were very quickly introduced to Margaret's family life during her husband's five year posting in Guinea Bissau. The talk was immensely interesting and us members were soon immersed into their domestic and social life. Margaret explained that although some of the time her family life was chaotic, each day presented different opportunities and challenges she expressed that it had also been a very enjoyable life experience. Margaret is a trained singer and during her time in Guinea Bissau she organised a Benefit Gala dinner. The Sheraton Hotel offered the venue and also enabled her domestic staff to attend the dinner by em-

HISTORIC DEPARTURE OF MAYFLOWER TO OPERATE MAINLINE CHARTERS

ploying them for the evening Margaret supplying their uniforms so that they too could enjoy her singing. This dinner made an incredible amount of money and was used to set up a clinic situated nearby so that young boys could be circumcised in safe conditions. Previous this was done in unhygienic surroundings with virtually untrained people and obviously accompanied by a high mortality rate.

Stephanie thanked Margaret on behalf of the members for such an entertaining talk which was enjoyed by all.

Our Spring lunch is planned for the 10th April the venue is yet to be confirmed. There is a coffee morning planned by the combined North Walsham WI's on the 26th February and also North Walsham Market Cross WI on the 12th March.

On 10 February, the locomotive Mayflower departed from Sheringham North Norfolk Railway station across the crossing to join the mainline to journey through to Norwich.

The movement was very historic as this was the first steam locomotive to leave the railway under its own power without the need for diesel support since the new crossing was opened in 2010. The

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Cakes for the sale table and help on the day is needed for both events. A coach trip to Gressenhall Museum is planned for Thursday 23rd July and a board was circulated to members to express their interest.

The group meeting is to be held in the Community Centre on Tuesday March 17th.

We next meet on March 11th which is also our birthday evening and we will be entertained by David Pycroft and friend We meet on the second Wednesday of the month at St Benet Hall at 7.15pm A warm welcome is given to all so why not come and join us and see what the WI can offer you.

Please contact Kim Reynolds for details on 01692 406246

original crossing closed 50 years ago. The locomotive travelled through to Norwich where it overnighted before hauling a special charter train to Windsor on the Wednesday morning. The locomotive has a full diary of charters to haul before it returns to the North Norfolk Railway later in the summer.

The LNER class B1 number 61306 had been resident at North Norfolk Railway since August last year. The locomotive operated at the railway during the autumn and has been prepared for its planned mainline work during the winter months. The locomotive is renowned for looking pristine and this was certainly the case when it departed Sheringham.

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WHAT’S ON WHERE

Sale at North Walsham Methodist Church, Grammar School Road, North Walsham on Thursday 12 March 9.30am – 11.30am – bric-a-brac, books etc. Proceeds for Church funds.

Refreshments available Musical Evening with Fred at Antingham Village Hall on 1 March at 7pm – Raffle, £4 per head includes refreshments

North Norfolk Association of National Trust - Afternoon Tea and a Talk 'Charles Dickens' by Arthur Windridge at The Links Hotel, West Runton on Thursday 12 March at 2.30pm.

For further information please contact Greg on 01263 711799 or email NNATalks@gmail.com. All welcome.

Our guest speaker on Thursday 26 March will be Diabetes Educator / Practitioner Julie Widdowson. The

Womens World Day of Prayer Meeting

Millions of women all over the world will be sharing in the Women's World Day of Prayer on Friday 6 March, which this year is praying for the Bahamas, the featured country for 2015. All are welcome to join in at the service in North Walsham which is to be held at the Salvation Army in Hall Lane, at 2pm.

For more details please telephone 01692 652263.

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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.

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meeting starts at 7.30pm at Cromer Methodist Church Hall. For more information please contact Jackie or David on 01692 405492 or visit www.northnorfolk.diabetesukgroup.org North Walsham Players pantomime 'Aladdin' takes place at North Walsham Community Centre on Sunday 1 March at 2.30pm. Tickets are available on the door priced at Adults £4.50 and Children £2.50. Proceeds from the

pantomime will go to Happisburgh RNLI. For more information telephone 01692 402116 Table Top Sale on Saturday 7 March at North Walsham Community Centre 9am – midday - double tables available for £5 - organised by North Walsham Players. To book telephone 01692 402116

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Call or Text 01692 405011 or 07818 827005 Routine Nail Care Reduction of Thickened Nails Corns Hard Skin Removal Nail Reconstruction Fingernail and Hand Health Relaxation Treatments including Foot Bath, Foot and Hand Massage, Ear Candling and Indian Head Massage Daytime, Evening and Weekend appointments available

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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Impressive & spacious, this family home provides 4 double bedrms (2 en-suite), large kit/dining rm & 3 reception rms, gdns to 3 sides, dble garage. EPC rating C. North Walsham Office 01692 404658

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Cromer

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Great sea views from this Ground Floor flat 'tucked away' in town centre. 2 beds, balcony off lounge, allocated car parking space. No upward chain. EPC Rating D. Cromer Office 01263 515120

Sheringham

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An individually designed, spacious 4 beds residence, in need of some updating, situated in one of Sheringham’s most desirable locations. EPC Rating D. Sheringham Office 01263 823201

Swanton Novers

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Delightful end terrace 3 bed period cottage backing onto farmland. Features inc beams, pleasant garden, large carport with integral workshop. EPC Rating E. Holt Office 01263 711021

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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 Garden shed 4ft x4ft to 8ft x 6ft size will be considered Tel Colin 01263 822124 Carpet sweeper, football goals, armchair with sides, trampoline Tel 01263 577468 2 cycles ladies and gents lightweight essential Tel 01692 407191/07787 593755 Vintage Parker Knoll ?Penshurst 2 seater wing back sofa on cabriole legs more recent model also considered must be in good condition Tel 01692 409752 Records 45s 78s and LPs and cassettes also CDs singles only all considered Tel 01692 405756 Half moon red coping/capping bricks please Tel 07776 131868

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Large photographers hide gc with shoulder carry bag new £100 bargain £35. Canon EF-S 55-250 IS lens hardly used with sky light filter exc cond £75. 2Lowepro camera bags £10 each. Travelpro red laptop rucksack £20ono Tel 01263 821297 Fully working Squire made by Feder electric guitar plus amplifier £60. Casio CT-700 Keyboard fully working but missing DC cable £40. Fli 12" trap car subwoofer passive £30. Tel: 07891 689532/01263 519117 Ferroli white curved heated towel rail with milano chrome thermostatic angled radiator valves still boxed never fitted £50.

Kudos moulded shower plinth fascia H10cm with kudos tiling upstand strip 2.4m both unused £10. Tel 01263 837149 2 pairs long-handled lawn shears trimming £5, edging £5. Green plastic garden table 54”x31” £5. Flymo Microlite electric lawnmover gwo £10. Tel 07979 490641 Mundesley 2 kitchen/dining chairs light wood ex John Lewis vgc £30. Wharfdale radio/CD mains/battery vgc £5.Portable CD player mains/battery £5. Tel 01263 512449 Lilliput Lane cottages 6 as new unmarked and unchipped retail over £20 each £12 each individually or £60 all 6 Tel 01692 402869 Fazer half set golf bag gc £15 and trolley £10 upgraded to full set and trolley with battery .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

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Epson Perfection 1670 scanner hardly used complete with disc and instructions £30 Tel 01263 517157/07799 777862 Drop-leaf oak dining table with barley-twist legs can seat four when opened up £90ono Tel 01263 823568 for further details and measurements Go Explore suitcase large lightweight has two wheels and retractable handle colour navy cost £34 used only once £12.50ono Tel 01263 649361 Model Clipper ship similar to the Cutty Sark H600mm including stand x 650mm as new £99ovno Tel 01263 823134 CD cassette and radio player £10 CD doesn’t work. Rocking horse pink £20.

Child’s horse riding hat new Charles & Owen size 0/53 £50. Camp bed £30. Tel 07733 075926 3 piece lounge suite 3 seater settee plus 2 arm chairs good condition terracotta coloured fabric £50ono. Dark oak sideboard £15. Buyer to collect. Tel 01263 825117/07917 866775 Bunk beds/twin solid pine spring mattresses,vgc £150. Desk Staples 47"W 26"D 2 side shelves pull out ledge £25.

Child’s desk & stool hand made £12 plus delivery. Tel 01263 722422 Samsung Galaxy S5-SM-900F as new with original box plastic covers and charging units unlocked handset hardly used offers over £295 Tel 01263 514086 Zanussi/Electrolux vented tumble dryer6kg 5yrs old-working £25 Tel 01692 402972 Elu 10inch surface planer £100. 2 adult Reflex Universal Razorback bikes one ladies one gents used twice £40 each. Tel 01263 834023 Gas lift swivel office chair blue fabric with black frame in good condition £10 Tel 01263 588350 Bodham White formica oval table 621/2" x 32" with chrome pedestal £15. Panasonic large white microwave/grill £15. Beko under counter larder fridge no freezer compartment £25. Tel 01263 825311 Fire basket black with cast iron back and base with wrought iron surround W19.5 in D11.5in H15.5in at back photo can be sent by e mail £28 Tel .01263 514705 Tiles for kitchen or bathroom 10cm x 10cm Capri Ivory in colour can be seen on a wall 96 tiles available Tel 01692 219029 3 shelf bookcase bottom 2 shelves behind diamond leaded glazed doors dark oak H99cm W110cm D34cm good condition £25. Drop leaf medium oak antique side table £12. Buyer collects. Tel 0263 822402 2 Dell ink cartridges Jet Tec changed printer D646 for Dell M4646 colour and D640 for Dell M4640 black £6.50 each Tel Chrissy 01263 822807 Lifebuoy 21" horseshoe orange with approx 15m white nylon rope in good condition never used £25 Tel 01263 479941 2 beige leather fully reclining electric chairs offers invited Tel 01263 825769 to arrange viewing buyer to collect Quality single bed as new reason for sale excess furniture moving to Mundesley chunky white metal rounded bed ends £50ono first to see will buy Tel 07940 914352

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NWSCC MISS OUT ON QUARTERFINAL PLACE BY JUST TWO POINTS The Handicap Singles Cup is underway with a new format in which the early part of the competition has been devoted to a round robin stage where eight groups have been formed that comprise a team from each of the three divisions who play each other once – the team’s positive and negative point differences from their two matches are then tallied with the best team from each group advancing to the quarter-finals when the competition reverts to a knockout format.

Having said the competition is a round robin, Outlaws withdrawal from Group 2 meant the match between NWSCE’s Stuart Hook (15), Ben Lester (19) and James Lester (17) and Aylsham C’s Owain Athill (26), Becky Wood (29) and Tom Mountain (30) would decide which team would progress to the quarter-finals. The handicaps gave Aylsham an average start of 11 points and after a third of the contest they led by 16 points, before Ben Lester pulled 10 points back against Athill (+7).

A great game by Hook against Mountain (+15) saw him win the two sets by a total of 40-37 to keep NWSCE’s hopes very much alive at what could have been a dangerous point for the team in the match at the half-way stage with Aylsham leading now by just three points after ten sets. James Lester’s 21-16 win against Athill (+9) in both sets during the eighth contest saw NWSCE take the lead for the very first time as the ten point swing meant the five point lead for Aylsham turned into a five point advantage for NWSCE. Hook found Wood’s 14 start slightly too much too claw back from a steady opponent in the final battle as she won 21-18, 21-17. In a match where nine sets were won by each team, Aylsham won 338-336 and progressed in the competition by just two points.

At North Walsham Sports Centre, NWSCD’s Mary Sawyer (11), Joe Kirkup (7) and Philip Stone (8) hosted NWSCC’s Chris Johnson (20), Richard Porritt (14) and Tom Wardle (23) in Group 8. Stone started well with a 21-14, 21-16 win against Johnson (+12) who was returning from a rib injury. NWSCD’s lead of 12 points was cut by nine after Porritt served well against Sawyer but it was Wardle’s fast attacking game that caused them the biggest headache. With starts of 16 and 15 against Kirkup and Stone respectively, both NWSCD players were only able to pick up just a dozen points each with the 60 points gained by NWSCC in those two battles helping them greatly as they went on to win 355-252. On the adjoining table in Group 1, NWSCB’s Dennis Elliott (7), Paul Price (8) and Simon Halliday (6) hosted Aylsham B’s John Hall (17), John Miller (14) and Harley Dyson (26).

In a match curiously similar to the one being played next door (both lasting exactly one and three quarter hours), NWSCB led by two points after the first two singles, but then Dyson’s (+20) 24-9, 24-8 win against Halliday gained the visitors 25 points. Dyson went on to gain a further 20 and then 28 points against Elliott and Price respectively as Aylsham B won 364-266. The following week NWSCF’s Stan Baldock, Andrew Weston and Carrie Last stuck to their game-plan to beat Aylsham B by 60 points and either a win or else a loss than less than 21 points against NWSCB will see them win the group. Back in Group 8, NWSCC lost to LCC Crabs by just 8 points and are still topping the standings as Crabs will require 88 or more points against NWSCD to advance. Finally in Group 3 NWSCA lost to Crosscourts by 41 points and will require a win of 60 points or more against Aylsham D.

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MUSEUM OF THE BROADS Where can you find Barton, Surlingham, Wroxham and Oulton all in the same place? Yes at the Museum of the Broads in Stalham.

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wildlife displays, how the broads were formed, interesting characters, our Victorian steam launch, and of course lots of boats and more!

We are now gearing up for the new season. This means our volunteers are working very hard to ensure that we deliver our winter hard work on time with both new exhibits and a bit of a revamp of some of our buildings.

There are lots of activities for children and we also make our 4 legged visitors most welcome – we are also all on one level.

2015 sees our special exhibition on Beer – Broadland Breweries Past and Present – that’s going to be a must!

Tuesdays to Thursdays each week we run river trips on a beautiful Victoria Steam launch, ‘Falcon’ – a real attraction for visitors.

We also have a number of special events throughout the year – check our website, Facebook and Twitter for full details. The season starts with a concert at Hoveton featuring the Sheringham Shantymen on 10 April, and our Boat Jumble - al-

ways a favourite will be on 10 May. For our younger visitors we have an Easter egg trail over the Easter weekend.

Why not pop along and “Make it Stalham” we are open daily from 10-4 from 29 March.

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WHALE :THE STORY OF PUTU, SIKU AND K’NIK

The award winning Far East Theatre Company based at Paston Sixth Form College, performed Whale to packed audiences earlier this month at the Atrium North Walsham. The play is based on the true story of three grey whales trapped beneath the ice of North Alaska in 1988.This sparked a worldwide operation bringing together American, Russian and Inuit people.

This incredible story is interwoven with Inuit legend and is a mix of old traditions and modern ecological issues.

Dawn Finnerty who directed the production said ‘I wanted to choose a play that was celebratory, a moment in our recent history where people of the world put their differences aside and united together for the sake of a common cause. The play lends itself to many creative opportunities for performers to integrate drama, dance and song and we stripped away set and stage wizardry for a minimalist yet compelling approach to storytelling.’

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The plot was cleverly explained by a group of storytellers who included Leonie Barnes-Wake, Bethany Whitaker, Lorna Miller-Fik, Noah Horne-Morris and Amy Bell. All the cast played a significant role, with many members playing multiple parts. Special mention must go to Dylan Rowe who played The Raven in a mischievous comic manner with a sinister edge. Ellie Cook gave a brilliant enchanting performance as Sedna.They were supported by the Yasmin Macklin – Page, Robyn Morley and Melissa Bowling as the grey whales, Putu,Siku and K’nik. A special mention must also go to Josh Duckmanton, Claudia Martinez, Seb Annison - Thacker, Harry Twinning, Katie Thompson, Bret Demmen, Melissa Bowling and Sophie Wiggins.

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North Walsham & District Historical Society

‘Energy: past and future’ was the subject of an informative February meeting. Firstly, Derrick Hankin talked about the early sources of energy in North Walsham. Log & coal fires were initially used for cooking and warmth. Windmill energy was also important but was limited by being restricted to the immediate vicinity, for example grinding corn.

The first gas installation in town arrived in 1838 and supplied Randell’s shop in the Market Place. Gas lighting came to town around 1900 and the first light was placed on Market Place opposite the entrance to the church. The gasworks of ‘North Walsham Gas Light & Coke Co. Ltd’ were built on Mundesley Road (where the car park is now situated.)

In 1927, electricity was installed by William Le Grice, Chairman of the Town Council. The electricity station was located in Bank Loke and 5060 dwellings initially took supply. The use of fossil fuel-powered gas and electricity continues to this day.

Next, Roger Crane of Aylsham Growers Renewables talked about bio-

gas, a form of renewable energy, and his involvement with Oak Grove Renewables and their Anaerobic Digester at Scottow.

Maize is harvested between September - October and 42 local farmers annually supply 35,000 tonnes of the “chipped” forage maize to the digester. Here the maize is compacted into large bins and covered with polythene sheets to prevent the entry of oxygen (the anaerobic process.)

It is then later placed in the Primary Digester where bacteria works on the maize “porridge” as it is mixed & warmed and 80% of the gas is subsequently released. This gas is sent to the gas engines and generator for use at the Scottow sub-station. The waste product- both liquid & solid – is used by the farmers as fertilizer.

Our next meeting is at 7.30pm, Thursday 5 March in St Benet’s Hall, North Walsham when Polly Ploughman will be talking about the history of buttons. Visitors are warmly welcomed.

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Councils working together to find a suitable outcome

North Norfolk District Council is continuing to work closely with North Walsham Town Council to help find it suitable alternative accommodation in light of the proposed £1.6m investment from JD Wetherspoon.

Following a report to the Council’s Cabinet in November 2014, a working group has been established with representatives from both the District and the Town Council. The group has worked together constructively and positively to identify the accommodation requirements of the Town Council.

In addition to the support being given to find alternative premises, North Norfolk District Council has committed one-off funding of up to £20,000 to the Town Council to help meet any costs which may be incurred as a result of the relocation.

A decision regarding the future use of the funds from a sale of the New Road building will be a matter for the next Council. In the meantime, the Council welcomes ideas and project proposals for regeneration in North

Walsham (and other areas of the District) which would require capital investment.

Tom FitzPatrick, Leader of North Norfolk District Council, said “North Norfolk District Council and North Walsham Town Council are working together for the benefit of the people of North Walsham and the wider district.

We collectively recognise the vote of confidence which comes from a national chain seeking to invest in the town, and for this reason we are committed to bringing a Wetherspoon offer to North Walsham together with the jobs and investment which will result.

Discussions to find a new home and to help fund the Town Council’s relocation have been productive and I am confident that, together, we will reach a suitable outcome for all concerned.”

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North Walsham Town Mayor, Richard Sims, added “We are surprised that there are suggestions of some kind of stalemate between the District Council and the Town Council concerning the sale of the District Council offices to Wetherspoons.

“Our on-going talks continue to be positive and together with the district council’s offer of funding to help the relocation and its commitment to help us find suitable alternative accommodation, I am confident of a positive outcome in the near future.”

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During March and April join in with Norfolk’s Great Big Read at your local library www.norfolk.gov.uk/libraries New Leaf presents Land of the Long Wild Road by Bob and Viv Goddard - an illustrated talk about their journey, by motor bike, around New Zealand at Aylsham Library Wednesday 25 March 10.30am – 12 noon.

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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 March 2pm - 4pm.

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It’s a New Start to a New Year for New Life Church North Walsham, we are now meeting at The Community Centre in New Road North Walsham on a Sunday morning starting 10.30am.

Our services are very relaxed with a time of worship led by members of the worship team followed by a preach by one of the members of the church. We are a charismatic church who follows the teachings of Jesus and the Bible very closely.

While the preach is happening the children go into other rooms to enjoy a time of fun and games which are bible based. We also have a crèche for the very young children.

At the end of church time we enjoy chatting

over coffee and biscuits which is a great way of catching up with each other and getting to meet new people.

Outside of our Sunday morning time we also have “Harvest” which is held on Monday evenings at the home of our youth leaders in North Walsham for young people of High School Age.

Tuesday mornings is ‘The Ark’ at the Community Centre in North Walsham, a mother and baby/toddler group and a time to meet other mums and share some laughs, problems and cake.

Wednesday mornings is ‘The Upper Room’ at The Charis Centre, and is open to anyone needing a place to chat/meet new friends over

tea/coffee and cake.

Fortnightly on a Friday night is ‘The Attic’ held at St Benet’s Hall for young people in the surrounding area in years 7 to 11, a crazy evening where young people can meet up for fun and games, Xboxes and hair straighteners !

The leadership team is headed up by Ian Dallain and this team take responsibility for the church through leading, teaching, pastoring and overseeing the various church activities, If you are interested in knowing any more about what you have read please contact Ian Dallain on 01692 406050 or email church@newlifenorthwalsham.com

Wishing you all a very happy and peaceful new year.

Targeted rock placement at Ostend, Walcott North Norfolk District Council is currently constructing two 30m rock sills below the cliffs at Ostend, Walcott in addition to continued maintenance of the existing sea defences.

The Ostend Targeted Rock Placement Scheme will assist with the protection of homes imminently at risk and is intended to provide some time for alternative measures to be developed and implemented for those properties and the wider community.

This scheme has been funded following a successful bid to the Norfolk County Council Coastal Fund which was developed on behalf and with support from the local community.

Following a meeting with local residents, the Council identified that further support was required in addition to the work being undertaken under the current scheme. It is therefore recommending a further £55,000 to be set aside into its capital programme to provide further assistance for the Ostend coastal frontage should it be required.

Following the completion of the current scheme, the situation will be assessed and, if required, necessary consents will be sought for further works.

Tom FitzPatrick, Leader of North Norfolk District Council, said “We are continually seeking ways of managing our diverse coastline from the impact of the North Sea and are working closely with local communities affected by erosion. This scheme at Ostend has been designed to slow erosion rates in order to provide valuable time in support of those with homes imminently at risk and to enable a longer-term approach to be developed.”

It is anticipated that work to construct the rock sills will be completed by be completed by 20 February 2015.

St Nicholas Mothers’ Union At our February meeting we were pleased to welcome Michelle Frazer who gave a most interesting and informative talk about the work of the charity Leeway.

The charity was founded in 1974 to offer refuge and support to victims of domestic abuse in Norfolk and the edge of Suffolk. Leeway have three residential refuges in Norwich, Great Yarmouth and North Norfolk where women and children live in small self contained flats within a Leeway complex.

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The charity also offers support in the community and runs several courses designed to build self esteem and empower women to take charge of their own lives. They go into schools to support children and run holiday activities, which include art and more messy play, which is very therapeutic.

Our next meeting is 10 March at 2.30pm in St Nicholas Room when the Rev. Paul Cubitt will give a Lent talk.

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AL-HAQQ’S KITCHEN

Tandoori Indian Takeaway FREE HOME DELIVERY in North Walsham on orders over ÂŁ12

Opening hours 5pm - 11pm SEVEN DAYS A WEEK

Special offer every Thursday Choice of set meal ÂŁ7.25 or ÂŁ7.75

Set meal (8 items inc salad & dips) ÂŁ11.95

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

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J. E. PLASTERING & TILING Contact John 01692 406516 or 07442 677310

AL-HAQQ’S KITCHEN 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 Opening hours 5pm - 11pm Domestic Installer SEVEN DAYS A WEEK Free Estimates RequestThursday Special offerOnevery Choice of set meal Backed £7.25 or £7.75 Industry Standard Insurance Warranty Set meal (8 items inc salad & dips) £11.95

Tel: 01692 404031 / 404071

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

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Following her meeting earlier this month with the Secretary of State for DEFRA, Rt. Hon. Elizabeth Truss MP, Cllr John Lee and Billy Gaff, Chairman of the North Norfolk Fishermen’s Society, Ann Steward continues to discuss how Cromer Crab and other heritage food products can be protected in an effort to boost prosperity in North Norfolk.

At their earlier meeting Elizabeth Truss urged Norfolk food producers to apply for Protected Food Names. She told the Norfolk Farming Conference that studies had shown that the sales advantages of a Protected Food Name could mean higher prices for export markets than similar foods that have no protected status.

Ann Steward said “I will continue to meet representatives from the fishing community and other stakeholders to discuss how Cromer crab and other traditional food products from North Norfolk can benefit from Protected Food Names.

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making a visit to her home to make a delivery, where I was able to renew my acquaintance with him. It was very satisfying to meet him again and to see what a difference a loving home makes. His new owner collected him from the bed, where he had been having a snooze, for me to see what a beautiful boy he is. He bounced into the room straight on to my lap to have a fuss and cuddle, from there to his owners lap to have his tummy tickled and once he had enough people attention, out into the hall to play chase with his toys. He now looks a picture of health, his lovely coat now shiny with no tangles and, from his demeanor, a very healthy and happy cat.

Branch of Cats Protection League

Over 3,200 cats re-homed since the branch began is a lot of cats and, although we cannot remember them all, some leave a lasting impression of their stay with us. Two such cats arrived a few years ago; both were very scared when they joined us. They had not been treated for fleas and both had scabby coats as a consequence of a flea allergy. Their coats were dull and matted and they did not particularly enjoy being together. They also had no idea how to play despite being relatively young cats.

The first course of action was to take them to the vets to be If you are interested in receiving help to checked, commence treatment to relieve their itchy skin and to Photo : Charlie, a lovely young cat who neuter your cat/kitten please ring 07880 get rid of all the fleas. In a very short time the cats were looking 256948 (to see if you are eligible for a and feeling much better and starting to relax. With daily groom- just loves a fuss from his carer voucher). This number is for vouchers ing their coats began to show signs of improvement too and after only and will not be able to help with any other enquiries. a few months both cats were put up for adoption and found loving new homes with people who realized they would probably need a little time to If you are looking for a cat or kitten (or have any other queries) please give settle once again and who were prepared to give them that time. We had reStephanie a call on 01692 535858. Alternatively, you can visit ports back from their new owners advising they had both settled in their new www.cats.org.uk/northwalsham for a description and photographs of the cats homes and we were delighted that things had worked out for both cats. before giving us a call on the above number to find out where any particular cat is being fostered.

I recently had a call from the new owner of one of these cats resulting in me

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It is not just us two legged folk who put on a few pounds over the winter, we see fluctuations in our patients weight at the vets over the colder months too.

Understandably, our feline friends are less keen to venture out doors when it is cold and wet and although many dogs are willing whatever the weather, the same can’t be said for all of us owners! Obesity in our pets is an increas-

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With this in mind Westover Vets has put together a comprehensive provision of free nurse weight clinics, large discounts on diet food and the incentive of becoming our ‘slimmer of the year’ to help anyone trying to achieve a healthy weight for their pet. There are some remarkable satiety and metabolic diets available to aid weight loss, and can make the difference in patients where the usual ‘eat less, exercise more regimes have failed to do the trick.If you have any concerns about the weight of your pet or have struggled to help them lose weight, please just drop us a line and we would be happy to check them over and offer some advice.

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Rock Buns & Rolling Pins WI Our first meeting of 2015 was a busy one and prior to our speakers, all members needed to vote on the removal of the brackets from our name.

We were then treated to a brief explanation from Gill Finch of The Federation of North Walsham Junior, infant school and nursery regarding a fundraising event they are holding to raise funds to repair the vandalism carried out at the school last year. They have named the event ‘Project PomPom’ and their aim is to make 5,000 Pom Poms for a huge display and then businesses, organisations and individuals pledge to sponsor £1per pompom. More information regarding this event can be obtained direct from the school or via Facebook and Twitter.

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This was followed by our first speaker of 2015, which was a real treat as we were treated to an evening with Roy Davenport of Davenports Magic Kingdom. Roy came across as a very enthusiastic man and was entertaining from the very start. He began his presentation with a rope trick, before going on to give a very informative account of the Davenport family history and business. Roy’s Great Grandfather Lewis Davenport born in 1881 became the family breadwinner when at just 8 years of age his father passed away. It was a lodger they took in at the house who sparked his interest in magic and before long he was earning money by performing. His magical skills grew and he was performing more and more and even began making tricks to sell. His first wife with whom he had two children was part of his act but sadly passed away after suffering from tuberculosis. He went onto remarry and have two more children. His magical shows took him around the world and a shop in London was opened and is still going strong today.

As a result of his success, he was able to purchase a 16 bedroomed mansion in Kent. Over the years, Lewis Davenport’s family has added to his business and when Roy appeared at the Cromer Seaside Show 15 years ago, it was then they he and his wife decided to move to the county and to make North Walsham the home of the museum known as Davenport’s Magic Kingdom, where the collection of all memorabilia collected since the late 1800s would go on display for the general public. Roy ended his presentation with a trick involving six solid steel rings. A very enjoyable evening.

Visitors are very welcome at our meetings, we just ask for £4 to help with meeting costs. Complimentary tea and cake provided at all meetings. For more details, find us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @RockBunsWI or visit our website at www.rockbuns.wordpress.com.

You can also email the secretary bbarnes4tcb@aol.com.

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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!

Please contact Kevin on 01263 588160 or email kevin@crayfordandabbs.co.uk

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The Nook Appeal reaches £500,000 mark Generous individuals, organisations, businesses and charitable trusts have rallied together to raise a staggering half a million pounds for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) nook appeal.

As it stands, an impressive £500,769.51 has been raised for the appeal since it was launched 10 weeks ago in the presence of EACH Royal Patron HRH The Duchess of Cambridge at the Norfolk Showground.

Funds have been raised in all manner of ways and the Christmas period in particular generated considerable sums with retiring collections at carol services, donations in lieu of Christmas cards and street collections all adding to the total. The nook Foundation appeal, which encourages £10 donations, has also been incredibly successful.

The most significant donation to the nook appeal so far is a generous £150,000 donation from The Thompson Family Charitable Trust. The Thompson Family Charitable Trust has donated £300,000 to EACH with a request for £150,000 to be allocated towards the nook appeal and the remainder to fund our on-going service delivery.

The Thompson Family Charitable Trust have generously supported EACH since 1997 and have donated a total of £631,000 to the charity since their support began.

Charitable Trust, said “The trust has supported EACH for many years and we’re delighted to be able to support EACH with a donation to the nook appeal to build a new hospice and to continue delivering care and support at the charity’s existing hospices.

Fundraising initiatives to appeal to as wide an audience as possible have been created including ‘the nook foundation appeal’ asking people to donate £10, ‘friends of the nook’ asking individuals to give £1,200 a year for three years and ‘the nook business network’ asking companies to commit to raising either £10,000, £15,000 or £25,000 over the duration of the appeal.

There’s also plenty of events happening in the next few months to get involved with too, including: • Charity Pamper Day - Dunston Hall, 13 March • Country Music Fair – Mulbarton, 15 March • EACH Grand Prix – Ellough Park Raceway, 12 April • Grand Charity Masked Ball – Dunston Hall, 18 April • The nook Colour Dash 5k – Norwich, 3 May • EACH Ride for Life – Thetford Forest, 14 June • London to Paris Bike Ride, 22 - 25 July • The Lake District 24 Peak Challenge 11-13 September • City of Norwich Half Marathon – 22 November • Norwich Santa Run – 6 December EACH is also encouraging Norfolk’s residents to host their own fundraising events. Contact the fundraising team with your plans by phone 01953 666767, email: norfolk@each.org.uk, Twitter: @EACH_norfolk or Facebook: thenookappeal

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North Norfolk Model Engineers Come of Age Have you ever wondered how a steam engine works? Or always wanted to learn to drive a Miniature locomotive?

The North Norfolk Model Engineering Club is holding an Open Day on Sunday 22 March between 11am – 4pm at Holt Station on the North Norfolk Railway’s site as part of its 21st Birthday celebrations.

Chairman Gordon Ford said “We would like to be able to share our enjoyment of our engineering hobby with members of the public and give them the opportunity to become involved”.

There will be an exhibition of various models which we hope will show the breadth of the club member’s interests, it’s not just about trains!

From the humble early beginnings of a few likeminded friends meeting together in a shed, we know have monthly meetings with 30-40 members at High Kelling Village Hall on the first Friday of the month at 07.30pm, with a variety of interesting speakers planned for the year ahead. New

Crane Fruehauf Reunion

After last year’s successful reunion of old friends, we will be meeting again this year on 27 March at 6.30pm – 7pm, to have a drink and chat with old friends.

For any other information please contact Billy Quantrill on 01692 407739.

members are always welcome, whether total novice or expert.

The miniature railway is a 1000 ft. of dual gauge track with provision for 5” and 3.5” locomotives, which has now been located at Holt Station for the past 11 years by agreement with the North Norfolk Railway.

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Please come along on Sunday 22 March to see the model display, meet members, ask questions and have a train ride. Keep up to date with news and running dates by looking on our Facebook page.

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GROWING PLANTS FOR FLOWER ARRANGING The first known flower arrangements date to 2500BCE in ancient Egypt. Egyptians regularly placed cut flowers in vases and highly stylized arrangements were used during burials, for processions, and simply as table decorations. Illustrations of arranged flowers have been found on Egyptian carved stone reliefs and painted wall decorations. The Greeks and the Romans also used flowers. The ancient Greeks used flowers and herbs for adornment. They did not often use vases, focusing instead on garlands and wreaths.

The most popular foliage used by the Greeks and the Romans were acorns, oak leaves, laurel, ivy, bay and parsley. They also used flowers such as roses, hyacinths, honeysuckle, violets and lilies.The Chinese were making flower arrangements as far back as 207BCE to 220BCE, in the Han era of ancient China. Practitioners of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism placed cut flowers on their altars.

Flower arranging arrived in Europe around 1000 CE, and was particularly popular in churches and monasteries where flowers and plants were also used for food and medicine as well as for decoration. Today flower arranging remains popular in the home, in the church and for all sorts of functions.

Buying flowers from florists is expensive but many plants can be grown in our gardens to pro-

vide material for cutting either by adapting existing borders or dedicating part of the garden to growing flowers for cutting.

Existing borders. When adapting existing borders, plant larger than usual groups of annuals, perennials and bulbs suited for cutting to allow for picking without affecting the overall appearance of the border. Do not forget to include a few well-chosen shrubs and grasses with interesting foliage. Use bulbs to extend the picking season.

The cutting garden. If space allows, dedicate a part of the garden to growing just cut flowers. The advantage of a cutting garden over picking from the borders is that it avoids reducing your garden display. Plant or sow in rows; this makes weeding, staking and picking much easier. Take the final spread of plants into account and allow access between the rows, otherwise plants will fall into each other, get tangled and can be damaged making them less suitable for harvesting.

Choosing the site. Cut flowers need a fertile, weed-free soil. Annual application of organic matter especially to sandy and clay soils help retain moisture and improve soil structure. In dry summers watering may be necessary to achieve good stem length. Moderate applications of a general fertiliser are often helpful and mulching with composted manure or bark suppresses weeds and retains moisture. Most cut flowers are sun-lovers,

Fit Together North Walsham Walks

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

Mon 2 March – 10.30am - Horsey Mere Walk – Grade 3 – Approx. 3.1 miles – A flat on track and riverside paths. Meet at Horsey Staithe/Windpump Car park (charges apply), Gt. Yarmouth, NR29 4EF (On the B1159 4 miles east of Martham).

Mon 2 March – 1.30pm - Briggate Meeting Hill Walk – Grade 2 – Approx. 2.4 miles – A flat walk on the Weavers Way, grass, tracks and minor roads. This walk has a few steps. Meet at Briggate Weavers Way free Car Park.

Tues 10 March – 10.30am - Walcott Walk - Grade 3 – Approx. 3 miles – A flat walk on minor roads and across fields and tracks. Meet at the Lighthouse Inn Car Park (free), Stalham Rd, Walcott, NR12 0PE.

Tues 10 March – 1.30pm - Knapton/Paston Way Walk – Grade 2 – Approx.

2.5 miles – A flat walk along and across fields, woodland and minor roads – Meet at the Paston Way CP (free) – from North Walsham take a left off the Bacton Rd following signs to Pigneys Wood but go past this CP. From Knapton take a left off the B1145 following signs to Pigneys Wood – OS Grid TG300331 – SMALL CAR PARK. Mon 16 March – 11am - Barton Staithe Picnic Walk – Grade 3 – Approx. 3.5 miles –

but a few will tolerate shade.

Windy sites are best avoided otherwise robust staking will be needed.

Choosing plants. When deciding what to sow, or plant, make sure that they are suitable for your garden conditions and meet your intended purpose. Obviously if the flowers are needed for a particular event, choose varieties that will be at their best at that time of year. If you are planning to help with church decorations throughout the year plan for succession and make sure that you include plenty of foliage plants.

The TV presenter Sarah Raven has her own range of seeds especially for cutting and these might make a good starting point and give ideas on the wide variety of choices available.

With careful choices and a little care you will be able to grow bunches of flowers to arrange at home, in church or for that special occasion.

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A flat walk from the pretty broad on minor roads, tracks and field edges/cross field paths. Meet at the Barton Staithe CP, Staithe Rd, Barton Turf, NR12 8AZ (Bring a picnic for after the walk (weather permitting)

Weds 18 March – 10.30am - Bacton Woods Circular Walk – Grade 2 – Approx. 2.5 miles. A woodland walk with gentle gradients. Meet at the Bacton Woods Picnic Area Car Park (free), off the North Walsham Rd (B1150) to Bacton and Walcott.

Weds 18 March – 10.30am - Bacton Woods Grade 1 Bookable Walk – Grade 1 – Approx. 1 mile. A woodland walk with gentle gradients. Meet at the Bacton Woods Picnic Area Car Park (free), off the North Walsham Rd (B1150) to Bacton and Walcott. Please book for this walk on 07766259999 by 3pm on Tues 17 March.

Thurs 26 March – 10.30am - Mundesley/Gimingham Walk – Grade 4 – Approx. 4 miles – A varied walk on concrete, field edge and cross paths and minor roads with gentle to moderate gradients. Meet at the Car Park (free) behind Trafalgar Court, off Seaview Rd off Cromer Rd, NR11 8DB (turning is almost opposite the Crayford and Abbs Garage).

Mon 30 March – 11am - Trimingham Cliff Bookable Walk – Grade 1 – Approx. 1 mile – A flat scenic walk on field paths and through woodland. Meet at the free lay-by opposite Woodland Caravan Park, Trimingham, NR11 8AL. Please book for this walk on 07766259999 by 3pm on Fri 27 March.

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Timeline Antiques Centre

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

Browse and buy antiques, collectables and decorative items in the historic North Norfolk market town of North Walsham, at a location just a short walk from the town centre and rail station.

Timeline Antiques is easy to find, located on the A149 North Walsham bypass, just south of the juncton with the B1150 Norwich Road. There is ample free parking on site.

Visit us to find that special gift, something to add to your collection or for everyday use. Advice is always on hand from an experienced sales team.

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North Walsham Times 465 February 28th 2015