North Walsham Times March 2023

Vikings Conclude Successful Swimming Championships

The North Norfolk Vikings Swimming Club have just successfully completed their involvement in the County Championships which was held over three weekends at the UEA Sports Park All competitors had to achieve a qualifying time to compete and 20 swimmers represented the club in individual events and more joined them for the final day to swim in the relays

They had Ellen Eccleston winning two golds in breaststroke, Michael Sayer won two in backstroke and Noah Buchan achieved no fewer than six across a number of strokes and events. Ellen was runner up as Top girl in the 16-year category whilst Noah won the top boy in the 12-year category.

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Leah Harris was just outside the medals when she finished fourth in 30 4 over 50m butterfly after the 21-year-old missed the final of the 200m Individual Medley coming ninth Her time of in 2 35 13 was ironically the ninth fastest time out of 95 competitors for this event in all categories

Other notable swims came from Evie Bates 400m freestyle, 6:20 12, Jess Semark 50m freestyle 33 01, Lily Dear 50m freestyle 36 39, Razvan Platon 50m freestyle 33 33, Grace Parker 50m butterfly, 48 06 Ruby Tracey 100m backstroke 1 19 31 George Edridge 1:40 09 100m breaststroke and twin brother Zak 1 38 66 in the same event

The Vikings achieved 10 golds, 5 silvers and 3 bronze medals as well as 12 Regional Qualifying times At the conclusion, Lead coach, Sam Watts confirmed that: “Whilst it's satisfying to see Vikings amongst the medals, the best measure of our progress can be seen in the amount of swimmers qualifying for this year's championships We had almost three times as many there than we had last year ”

The Vikings have squads for all abilities If you would like to arrange a free try out, just e-mail them at: info@norfolkvikings co uk John Holden

A Ray of Hope for Earthquake Victims

Sheringham photographer, Chris Taylor, captured the freezing mist of dawn rolling off the land at Cromer which has proved to be a big hit online

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Following enquiries to purchase prints Chris has decided to donate 50% of any sales of the print to the Red Cross Turkey-Syria Earthquake appeal

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The image was taken using a drone, at the maximum 120m altitude at around 7:30am on Valentine’s Day, as the sun rose and the icy cold mist rolled off the land, obscuring much of Cromer apart from the pier & the church tower Since it was Valentine’s Day it seems appropriate that the image should be used to spread some love and help those suffering the devastating effects of the earthquake in Turkey

"I had been up since 3am, unable to sleep, so after getting some work done, at around 6am (still dark and 2°C outside, I decided to take the drone over to Cromer for sunrise to see what I could get I hadn’t expected the rolling fog and from ground level the visibility was very poor but up in the air the drone captured a different view, one which has captured people’s imagination online with some lovely comments and requests for prints "

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It has now been two years since I began working at Age Concern North Norfolk and one of the goals set for me by the trustees was to increase our profile in North Norfolk through expanding our range of networks

I am pleased to say that the services that we offer in our day centre and our meal delivery scheme have become our success story to the extent that we are preparing up to 40 meals per day and we have around 50 people attending sessions across the four days that we are open

Two special events have been held at The Lighthouse recently

the Dementia Engagement Day and ‘Sheringham Helps’ which brought the community and general public in to find out about all the support that is on offer in this area We had a stand displaying all our activities which included the Magic Interactive Table and our robotic cat Tabitha (who I could have sold several times over!) While I can acknowledge that the vast majority of organisations represented at these events was well aware of Age Concern North Norfolk, there are still people who do not know what we do or think we are an advice organisation like AgeUK I will continue to write these articles, which go into every household in North Norfolk, as they keep people informed far better than I can ever do on my own

If you are interested to find out more, please contact Alison on 01263 821188.

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Dear Editor,

Thank you to all who donated by collection from a school reunion on 3rd February at North Walsham Community Centre The amount raised was £120 00 and was sent to Air Ambulance on 8 2 23

Thank you so much, Janice Amies

A Note from the edi

Since we published the last magazine, we have two particularly thought-provoking events in t

It is a year on from the invasion of Ukraine an ongoing plight of its people suffering relentles attacks, displacement and hardship Then on 6 February the Turkish – Syrian earthquake happened, plunging yet more millions of people into unimaginable difficulties and grief

In spite of our own problems here, many people feel they need to do something to help The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) is an organization that accepts donations to provide an urgent response to crises around the world, including Ukraine, Turkey, Syria and Pakistan among others Sheringham Shantymen will be giving a concert on Saturday 11th March at St Peter ’ s Church, Sheringham and giving the proceeds to DEC Turkey – Syria Earthquake Appeal Of course, you can donate directly to the DEC website: dec org uk or to the other familiar organizations such as Unicef, Red Cross, Save the Children and many others Do please make sure that your donations are not going to scammers by donating to official websites

Enjoy your March magazine Jo – Editor

Here are the deadline dates and publishing dates for the next 3 magazines: Month Copy deadline Publishing date

April

Tuesday 28th March Friday 7th April

May Tuesday 2nd May Friday 12th May

June Tuesday 30th May Friday 9th June

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THIS ISSUE’S PUZZLES

SUDOKU Fill all empty squares so that the numbers 1 to 9 appear once in each row, column and 3 x 3 box. The numbers in the four yellow boxes are the ones needed as the answer that will be published in the next issue.

All the letters in our grids below have fallen out and mixed themselves up, although they are still in their original columns. Can you put them back in their rightful place to reveal a QUOTATION and the NAME of the person who said it.

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March 17th marks St Patrick’s Day. This issue’s word search theme is ‘Ireland and St Patrick’s Day’ Between FOUR and TWELVE letters. One or more words.There are 12 entries in this issue’s CHRONICLE WORDSEARCH.

How many can you find?

20 4 6 16 11 5 = 30

Using all FIVE arithmetical signs, + + - x ÷, fill in the spaces to make the equation true, as if they were being entered into a calculator.

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The Last Issue’s Answers

The FOUR YELLOW SQUARES in the SUDOKU were 7 3 6 7

The FALLEN PUZZLE answers were:

THE FEBRUARY SUNSHINE STEEPS YOUR BOUGHS AND TINTS THE BUDS AND SWELLS THE LEAVES WITHIN. WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT and

THERE ARE DARK SHADOWS ON THE EARTH, BUT ITS LIGHTS ARE STRONGER IN THE CONTRAST.

CHARLES DICKENS

The ‘Charles Dickens’ themed words featured in last issue’s CHRONICLE WORDSEARCH were:

ARTFULDODGER BLEAKHOUSE DICKENS HARDTIMES LITTLEDORRIT

LONDON OLIVERTWIST SCROOGE TWOCITIES VICTORIAN

The NUMBER CRUNCHER 5 + 16 + 6 ÷ 3 x 9 – 1 = 80 There may be others.

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Digital Assets and your Will

The use of digital assets and online access to assets has grown significantly in recent years – most of us have access to emails, photos stored online and maybe even social media accounts The value of digital assets can vary, and many people think that they hold sentimental value – it is therefore essential to ensure that you include your digital assets in your Will so that you can make certain they are passed on to your beneficiaries

What are digital assets?

Although there is no set definition of what is and is not a digital asset, they tend to range from tangible assets like phones and laptops to non-tangible assets like your PayPal accounts, cryptocurrency, photos stored online, emails, and social media accounts

Digital assets can be valuable in a monetary and/or sentimental sense

Do you need to include digital assets in your will?

If you want to ensure that your digital assets go to the person you would like, it is crucial to include them in your will. If they are not specifically given to a beneficiary, they will remain part of your residuary estate

Another reason to include digital assets in your will is to ensure that your Executors are aware of them Many people fail to include them in their will and they are then forgotten about If you have a digital asset that is valuable to you, you should draw it to your executors’ attention to ensure that they are able to access your account to retrieve information and/or close your accounts

For digital assets with monetary value, your executors will need to have access details to ensure they can verify the assets and establish the value for tax purposes, as your Executors will have to give details of all your assets (including digital assets) when providing this information to HMRC and the Probate Registry when applying for a Grant of Probate Keeping an up-to-date record of your online accounts with access details is recommended as there are often difficulties for executors when it comes to accessing digital assets

Tangible assets like laptops will be considered as part of one’s personal effects in your Estate however this does not mean that everything stored on your laptop is automatically included unless specifically given to a beneficiary Digital assets such as emails and photos might not be readily accessible to your Executors, therefore if you want these to pass to a specific beneficiary it is recommended to leave instructions as to how to gain access to them

Social media accounts prove difficult to access following the account holder ’s death and the requirements vary between providers so it is recommended that you consider this as fulfilling the requirements can be time-consuming

If you want to leave any of your digital assets to a particular person, you should include instructions in your will (or in a letter with your will)

What happens if you do not include digital assets in your will?

Without a will your digital assets will pass to the person as per the rules of intestacy There is also a risk of your non-tangible digital assets being overlooked

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The Museum of the Broads opens for 2023!

We can’t wait to welcome visitors again from Thursday 30 March.

Our special exhibition is on Broadland artist, Philippa Miller During her long life, Miss Miller was inspired by the Broads to paint and sketch, to make films, to research village signs and to create miniatures

The exhibition shows her personal response to the landscape she knew and loved and is complemented by her own words from the diaries and journals she left behind Miss Miller is also known for her sketches of the bomb damage done to Norwich during the Second World War, but it is her depictions of the Broads that are her true legacy Don’t miss this tribute to a true artist of the Broads Discover how a marshman’s family lived, see inside a holiday bungalow, and find out more about cobblers and sail makers Other displays have changed too, there are new family activities, and our old favourites, our trip boats, will be running again too

We welcome groups, are introducing new combined Museum and boat tickets, and all 12s and under come to the Museum for free So, what are you waiting for? We look forward to welcoming you to our historic and unique setting by the river!

The Museum of the Broads, Poor ’s Staithe, Stalham, NR12 9DA, 01692 581681 www museumofthebroads org uk @MuseumBroads on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram

Aylsham & District Flower Club

Flower Club promotional event in Aylsham Town Hall on Saturday 1st April 9am – 12.30. Craft Stalls, Tombola, and mini flower demonstration during the morning. Sales table with floral sundries Free admission Coffee /tea and biscuits available Why not come along, meet some of our members and find out more about Aylsham and District Flower Club which is celebrating its 70th Year?

Monthly meeting as usual in Aylsham Town Hall will take place on Wednesday 12th April for demonstration by Elizabeth Robertson from Ely “My family and other animals” 7pm for 7 30 tea/ coffee on arrival Flower of the month competition and Raffle of arrangements All welcome Subscriptions for year have been increased due to rising costs £33 Visitors £8

Spring garden visit on Thursday 27th April to The Old Rectory Catfield NR27 5DA £10 inc afternoon tea Meet at 2 pm, please contact Crystal Dyball: 01603 291190 if you would like to join us as money needs to be collected in advance

Wandering Minstrels

The well-known singing group ‘The Wandering Minstrels’ will present ‘The World of Gilbert & Sullivan’ in St Michael and All Angels Church, Aylsham on Saturday 15 April at 7 00pm

They will sing, act and dance their way through many of The Savoy Operas including “Iolanthe”, “The Mikado”, “HMS Pinafore”, “The Gondoliers”, “The Yeomen of the Guard”, “Utopia, Limited”, “The Sorcerer” and “Patience” Artistes appearing in this Gala concert are Alexandra Ferrari, Emma Stratton, Charles Mills, Stephen Godward and Tim Hurst-Brown, with Peter Hewitt at the piano

The Wandering Minstrels have been delighting audiences throughout East Anglia and the East Midlands for many years and have helped to raise almost half a million pounds for various charitable causes as a result of their popular Gilbert and Sullivan concerts Their light-hearted evenings of excerpts from The Savoy Operas, beautifully sung and delightfully staged, are events to remember This talented company has built up an enviable reputation as a leading G&S ensemble and they are much in demand.

Concert tickets are £12 and are available on Eventbrite, from Postles in Aylsham marketplace or on the door The event is a must for G&S fans, so members of the public are advised to purchase tickets early to avoid disappointment This is the company’s fourth visit to Aylsham – don’t miss what promises to be a fun-filled evening!

North Walsham & Bradfield Flower Club

Our club meets every 4th Thursday of the month We meet at the Catholic Church Hall, North Walsham at 2pm for a cuppa & biscuits

We have a floral demonstrator giving inspirations with their amazing designs We’re a friendly, happy group all sharing the joy of flowers

An annual subscription is £30 Visitors £6

Join us as we celebrate our 65th Anniversary Contact Marilyn on 01692404661 for further details

New Dates for New Stages

Cabaret and Mother ’s Day event to launch new season at North Walsham People’s Theatre

Quirky cabaret will launch the new season of theatre shows and workshops at the popular town centre pop-up theatre, which is based at the Black Swan North Walsham People’s Theatre will host Caboodle Cabaret on Saturday 18th March, which promises mayhem and the unexpected with songs plot twists in between Audiences are encouraged to come along smartly dressed or with a vintage look, to enjoy the ambience, seated round tables, of cabaret of the bygone days The show starts at 8pm with 7pm doors and tickets cost £12 each, for over 18s only

A special event called Sunday Songs and Piano will take place on the afternoon of Sunday 19th March at 4pm as the theatre will be transformed to a piano lounge It’s a new idea for Mother ’s Day, taking loved ones out to the theatre or gifting them tickets All tickets are £10 and include tea and cake alongside the relaxed entertainment from Joseph Ballard, accompanied by pianist Jane Everard

Joseph Ballard, Director of New Stages said: “I hope there is a bit of something for everyone as we have released our programme of shows and workshops for the year – right up to New Year ’s Eve! We are heartily grateful to the Black Swan for supporting us and the community for responding so well to shows so far Caboodle Cabaret is one of my favourites, but I’m also excited about our special Mother ’s Day event too!”

Two more shows confirmed are Damned If I Do on Saturday 15th April, when ‘international songstress’ Titania Trust returns to the theatre’s stage (after enchanting audiences in the pantomime) with a show all about the ups and downs of stage life and how comedy and song can cheer us all up Curious Tales and Unusual Phenomena explored the supernatural and magic of the Victorian era, which takes place on Saturday 10th June

The theatre also encourages participation in their classes and workshops A 3-week course of Acting

for Adults will take place on Thursday evenings starting on 23rd March No previous experience is necessary, and the friendly welcoming sessions will also help build confidence and find out more about the theatre’s plans

Dates of workshops for children and young people with North Norfolk Youth Theatre have also been released, offering half-day or full-day workshops in the school holidays over Easter, whilst also welcoming interest for regular weekly sessions

You can book tickets or find out more about upcoming shows and classes at www.newstages.co.uk or call 01603 850373.

The Shantymen Concert for Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal

St Peter ’s Church, Sheringham Sat 11th March doors open 7pm, performance 7:30pm Free entry - with retiring collection

The Sheringham Shantymen have raised hundreds of thousands for the RNLI and other charity organisations since they formed in 1990

In 2022 they raised nearly £5000 for Ukraine with a charity performance in St. Peter ’s Church, Sheringham and are hoping to repeat that success in early March with a performance in aid of the DEC (Disasters Emergency Committee) Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal

With a blend of sea-shanties and well-known folk songs the Shantymen promise an entertaining evening with a retiring collection, entry is free During the interval there will be refreshments and an auction to raise further funds for the appeal with some unique lots on offer including a 30 minute private helicopter flight along the North Norfolk coast for two people, a large framed print by local photographer & Shantyman Chris Taylor (signed on the reverse by all of the current Shantymen), a guided fly-fishing trip for trout on the River Glaven (with lunch) and more

Shantymen Musical Director Brian Farrow said “It promises to be a great evening, performing to a packed St Peter ’s church is always very

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Saturday 25th March

Easter Fayre at Walsham Grange, 81 Bacton Road, North Walsham NR28

ODN 11am to 3pm Tables available £5 01692 405818 (all proceeds to our Residents Amenity Fund)

Dates for your Diary 2023

Quiz Evening

Prize Bingo

Keep an eye out on the facebook pageFriends of Antingham Village Hall www.antinghamvillagehall.com

enjoyable and the buzz inevitably spreads to the audience We look forward to this latenotice performance and hope to do what we can to help the unfortunate folks in Turkey & Syria in their time of need.”

For more information, please contact Brian Farrow on 07748 641707 Shantymen website - www shantymen com

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The Sheringham Shantymen last year on the Isle of Wight Photo: Leanne McColm

North Walsham RBL

This year, in October, the RBL North Walsham Branch will celebrate the formation of the Branch 100 years ago

To celebrate this event, we will be holding a Garden party for members in the Summer and a Church Service will take place on Sunday 8th October 2023

Many of our members are now disabled or elderly and rarely meet up with us for our monthly meetings Consequently, we are in need of new blood and would be more than pleased to see our numbers grow Membership is not restricted to ex-serviceman and civilian personnel are now invited to enrol to join us at Branch Meetings.

We meet at The Bluebell, Bacton Road, North Walsham on the third Thursday of each month at 7.30pm. If you have served in Her Majesty’s Armed Forces, why not join us? You don’t have to have served, just have an interest in helping others or enjoy the camaraderie of other people

Contact Sheila on 01692 535284 or David on 01263 722159

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Varicose veins occur when the vein is not functioning properly to return blood from the lower leg to the heart Each vein has a series of valves that open to allow the flow of blood to the heart, and close to prevent backflow (otherwise known as “reflux”) of blood back into the foot

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Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea at the Cliff Top Inn

Saturday 18th March & Sunday 19th March 11.00 am—4.00pm

A full range of freshly made Sandwiches, Home made Pastries & Cakes and Fruit and Plain Scones. Pot of Tea or Coffee included £15.99 Per Person including free gift for every Mother!

(Other Afternoon Tea options available, please contact for details)

Prosecco and Champagne options too - please call for further details. As Afternoon tea is freshly made, bookings will need to be made in advance by calling 01692 650436 Option 1 or 07799 067872 or email castaways.bacton@hotmail.co.uk

Every Wednesday 12.00pm till 2.30pm is our Lunchtime Specials Board.

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Did you know that there are estimated to be 38,000 lonely older people in Norfolk and loneliness can be just as harmful to your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day? In Norfolk County Council’s ‘Joint Strategic Needs Assessment’ report, figures show that North Norfolk has one of the higher percentages of lonely older people across the county

Age UK Norfolk has been working hard for 15 years to combat loneliness across Norfolk, having launched our Befriending service in 2007

The service makes friendly, weekly phone calls to older people in need of somebody to chat to. For many, we are the only person they speak to all week

We currently befriend 294 older people, making over 15,200 calls a year - that’s over 7,600 hours of befriending! Our service grew by 70% since the outset of the pandemic and shows no signs of slowing down; we urgently need volunteers who enjoy chatting to people to join our friendly team and help us be there for those who need us

Volunteering as a befriender is very flexible, you only need 30 minutes spare a week and can make calls from the comfort of your own home The calls that we make to older people are very highly valued and can make a real difference to the life of somebody experiencing loneliness, but our volunteers reap the benefits too!

Hilary, who lives in North Norfolk, volunteers for our Befriending service and supports three members “I have benefited from speaking and making friends with my befriending members and they also enjoy our very different conversations!

“I would recommend volunteering; none of the ladies I phone have any form of computer access (nor do they want it!) so they benefit from knowing that someone is thinking of them and contacting them on a regular basis ”

To find out more about volunteering as a Befriender, you can visit our website: www.ageuknorfolk.org.uk, contact our Volunteer Co-Ordinator on 01603 785 210 / volunteering@ageuknorfolk org uk or scan the QR code with your smartphone

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Local Band Makes Good!

North Walsham Band, "Those Deadbeat Cats" have recently been signed to UK Rock 'n' Roll record label, "Western Star" based near Bristol "Those Deadbeat Cats" have been gigging the local music scene since the summer of 2017 when they made their first appearance at North Walsham Fun Day in the main tent Regular bookings picked up quickly until the dreaded pandemic brought everything to a halt in 2020

2022, however saw the band out every weekend throughout Norfolk and beyond building a loyal following for their infectious, good fun live performances mashing up music from the 1950s to modern day played with a unique fusion of rockabilly, ska, blues, rock & pop! The three-piece band are all North Walsham lads and will be well known to many local music fans from their previous bands

Ron Sayer, on guitar and vocals, has been a constant feature of the local music landscape as a solo artist and member of bands such as

"Spider Murphy", "Tempest" and "The Streamlines" His reputation as a blues guitar virtuoso stretches far and wide with albums and gigs across the world and sharing the stage with some of the top names on the blues scene

It should also be noted that Ron once won the "National Guitarist of the Year" by Guitarist Magazine at the finals held at Wembley He has also been a professional music teacher in the area for many years.

Daryl Blyth brings his amazing ska/punk influenced drum skills, huge rockabilly quiff and rawking vocals to the band. Pretty much rock 'n' roll royalty in the area, Daryl is otherwise known as "Bleaky's Boy" on account of his dad from Bleaky & The Bop Cats (and later The Classics) who were the top rock 'n' roll act on the local scene through the 70s & 80s Daryl will be known to many for several bands in the area but the most successful has to be "Hello Bear" who released 2 albums, toured the country and made several TV and radio appearances with their quirky indie-pop in the early 2000s

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Wayne Beauchamp is on double bass and vocals and has played for many well-known rock 'n' roll style bands in the area over the years including "The Streamlines" (with Ron back in the 1980s), "Dawg House", "The Ugly Dog Skiffle Combo" and "V8 Rumble" Racking up 8

commercially released albums worldwide and dozens of compilation album appearances, TV/radio appearances and thousands of live appearances locally and nationally Wayne has also produced hundreds of record covers for underground record labels and is well known locally for all of his hard work with the North Walsham archive group

January 2023 saw the band camped down in Somerset at the Western Star studio recording their debut album of re-imagined eighties hits titled "This ain't rockabilly, this is Those Deadbeat Cats" The band are thrilled to have been signed to Western Star which, in recent years, has become the UK's biggest label on the rockabilly scene with artists coming from all over the world to record for them Label owner, and 80s psychobilly icon, Alan Wilson, said "These guys are great musicians and super-tight as a band" Alan told the band that he knew he wanted "Those Deadbeat Cats" on his label within the first half hour of hearing them play The band recorded many of the favourites from their live set which includes hit songs from Madonna, Human League, Soft Cell, etc but completely re-worked in a rockabilly like style with touches of many other music styles along the way and a few surprises Very much tongue-in-cheek and having loads of fun along the way

The album is out now and has already received BBC Radio airplay Copies can be obtained from any good rock 'n' roll outlets, the label itself at www.western-star.co.uk or come up and see the band at one of their many events over the summer Details of which can be found on their website www.deadbeatcats.co.uk

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Three of the cats mentioned last time have now left us Ella and Cassie have always been very timid, so we were delighted when a home was offered to them as stable cats. As they came from a feral originally, we felt this was a better option for them Once settled they will have their own space as well as contact with people on their own terms This has worked well for similar cats in the past Their brother Frankie is missing them but will adapt better to living in a home Charlie has also left for a new home having had a dental before leaving us

We have also said farewell to Fennik, Jasper (2), Jonas, Socks and Reggie, all fairly recent arrivals Taking their place are new cats Lulu, a stray plus, plus Marmite and Merlin, whose owner can no longer look after them The latter two cats will need to lose a little weight before they go up for adoption The other pens will be filled from our waiting list over the next few days

Mention was made last time to Barbara and her team being at Tesco’s on 2nd February and I happy to report that £123.26 was raised for the cats. A further £149 03 was collected at Morrisons on 17th February with another collection already in the pipeline Barbara is always happy to find new volunteers to help in the work that she does so if this appeals to you please let us know

Recently Stephanie has had several calls from people asking whether we could foster their cats for them. She has had to advise them that this is not an option for us Our pens are available for cats that need new homes If we looked after their cats the cats on our waiting list would have to wait for a pen to become free These cats need our help to find them new homes and must take priority When these calls are received Stephanie will advise the caller we cannot help and will suggest they contact local catteries. She will give them the names of local ones. If you are interested in receiving help to neuter your cat/kitten, please

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ring 07880 256948 (to see if you are eligible for a voucher) This number is for vouchers only and will not be able to help with any other enquiries The number also applies for those wishing to take advantage of our special neutering campaign

If you are looking for a cat or kitten (or have any other queries) please give Stephanie a call on 01692 535858. Please be aware that if you are interested in giving one of our cats a home you need to contact by phone rather than by the contact form on our website, www.northwalsham.cats.org.uk where a description and photograph of the cats can be seen Stephanie does not use a computer for her cat work so there is a delay in responding to enquiries this way and as she deals with enquiries on a first come first serve policy, she may have already spoken to someone who is interested in giving the cat a home

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Hedgehog Haven

Mc Fluffy, has a case of mites, he has had some medication & is now having coconut oil dabbed onto his skin every day. He doesn’t like it very much, but it has to be done Mites can spread so it is vital that his bedding is changed every day

There is a fundraising Prize Bingo in aid of Hedgehog Haven being held on Saturday 1st April in St Benets Hall doors open 6 30 eyes down at 7pm all welcome

Sheringham & District Philatelic Society

The Society’s AGM was held on February 13th with 14 members present Andrew McCandlish was elected to be the Chairman whilst Tim Harvey agreed to take on the role of Treasurer

The new year ’s programme includes displays from visiting members of other local philatelic societies as well as in house displays, competitions, sales evenings, a quiz night and two auctions A silent auction followed, with a great variety of lots available for bids. It was a good start to the year

On March 13th, Peter Watt from the Norfolk and Norwich PS will present a display entitled “Further Postage Dues”

Meetings are held at West Runton Church Hall, at 7 30pm Visitors welcome Contact Andrew on 01263 513433 or Jim (secretary) on 01263 721043

Worstead Festival 29th & 30th July

The Worstead Festival raised more than £25,000 for local good causes last year

Well over 10,000 people took the opportunity to have fun over the two days of the event, billed as Norfolk’s Greatest Day Out for All the Family

“After the previous two years it was so good to see so many people attend the festival again," said the Chair of the Trustees, Jane Bond “Seeing so many families enjoying a day out together gave me the most pleasure, we can’t wait to do it all again ”

The headline attraction on the 29th and 30th of July this year will be the equestrian stunt rider, Guido Louis He’s returned to the UK from a successful run of performances in Las Vegas He promises a thrilling spectacle of fast paced riding on his three beautiful horses, with and without saddles

The show-ring will also feature the return of

The Starting Handle Club 50 years after the amazing array of vintage tractors first appeared at the festival There will be a spaniel display and a chance to show and race your own pet dogs

Elsewhere Derek Spanton‘s heavy horses give a glimpse of how farming used to be The popular LEGO display returns, and other attractions include archery, climbing walls, a petting farm, the circus and lots of activities for the children. There will be live music all day with top local talent followed by a silent disco Some of the region’s top chefs will demonstrate their talents and share their culinary secrets

The spectacular St Mary’s Church will also be open with a flower festival, weavers and

Sea Shanties Save Souls

The Blakeney Old Wild Rovers have raised over £24,000 for Wells-nextthe-Sea lifeboat station

On Friday 17 February the Blakeney Old Wild Rovers were invited for a tour of the new lifeboat station and viewed the station’s state of the art Shannon class Lifeboat, Duke of Edinburgh Everyone was in good spirits and there were lots of laughs and appreciation for their ongoing support and fundraising for Wells lifeboat station

Gary Mears of The Old Wild Rovers said: ‘We are all based by the sea and have connections to the local lifeboat stations, Wells, Sheringham and Cromer, with some of the crew being great mates of ours, so the RNLI is a charity close to our hearts ’

Since 1999 the Blakeney Old Wild Rovers have been singing their way round Norfolk raising money for the RNLI and other charities close to their hearts To date they have raised over £250,000, holding various events within the local community, and regularly supporting at lifeboat station events

On behalf of Wells RNLI Coxswain Nicky King said: ‘We are extremely grateful to the Blakeney Old Wild Rovers for all their hard work and continued support in raising funds for Wells lifeboat station We all appreciate the significant donations they have made to the RNLI

‘The RNLI as a charity relies on the kindness and generosity of people such as The Old Wild Rovers, and what better way to help our volunteer crew continue to be able to save lives at sea 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year, than with a sea shanty ’

choirs The Made in Worstead marquee will highlight local artisans and there’s an art exhibition for painters Talented people from around the county have booked up almost all the pitches for their stalls More space has been made available and can be booked at our website worsteadfestival.org

Mrs Bond says, “We keep the entry price low so that families can afford to have a really good time on a budget Children under 12 can enter for free and there’s free parking too Thank you to all the volunteers and to the sponsors We couldn’t do it without you ”

Those to benefit from money raised last year were: The North Norfolk and District Foodbank, St Mary’s Church, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Worstead & District Riding School for the Disabled, Broadland First Responders and Worstead Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers The local primary school is also hatching some ambitious plans

Photo credit Becka Walpole

Top Tips with Toll Barn Vets - Exotic Birds Housing

If you keep or are thinking of keeping birds at home you might find the following advice useful.

Most species of bird benefit from a large aviary, providing shelter from in summer as well as heating protection from poor weather conditions in winter, an indoor cage with access to an outdoor aviary can provide the best of both worlds

If you plan on taming your pet bird and keeping them in an indoor cage, at a minimum, your bird needs to be able to fully extend its wings in all directions, but the bigger the cage the better in most respects If housed indoors birds should, where possible, be allowed out of their cage to fly and exercise around the house but always under supervision

It’s not only great for their muscles but also great for their brains, providing much mental stimulation but a word of caution, also make sure house is secure, checking all doors and windows are closed before allowing your bird the freedom to explore

● Make sure all cage ornaments/toys are bird safe and zinc/lead free Having a selection so that you can change and rotate them can prevent boredom by adding some variation Changing the cage lay out and varying perch options can also help keep them occupied and puzzle feeders can be a fun addition, either homemade or purchased

Access to natural light and/or plementary UV from a bird lamp ve the cage is essential for vitamin/ neral uptake UV bulbs should be anged every 6-12months as they ecome less effective with time

● Birds should have access to natural bird-safe wood for chewing and perches should be non-abrasive and vary in width to allow for comfortable foot grips to be selected and help prevent the development of pododermatitis

● Birds should have access to fresh water at all times

● Birds should be housed in appropriate groups; there are species that are solitary but some smaller species are gregarious and appreciate being house in pairs or groups

if the space is available.

● Their daylight hours should be consistent (between 8-12 hours daily) with an indoor cage covered to prevent our light cycles affecting them in the evening This reduces stress and can reduce unwanted mating or plucking behaviours

● Indoor cages should be positioned in areas that are well ventilated but not in draughty areas and always positioned away from aerial pollutants such as smoking and cooking (Teflon pans can release toxins when in use that harm a birds tender respiratory system)

● As already mentioned, birds have sensitive respiratory systems and can suffer from pollutants, keeping an air purifier nearby can help with this

● Cages should be cleaned weekly or more frequently if needed with an appropriate disinfectant such as F10 This reduces bacterial and faecal contamination and keeps the air rd and its sensitive lungs e

Did you know birds can be ringed or microchipped to help identify them if they stray Talk to your vet about options for your pet.

Perfect Pie

Something magical happens when you roast vegetables; their flavour intensifies and sweetens, turning a boring veg into something sublime Squashes are notorious for being bland but roast them up and it’s a whole other story Many people consider vegetables to be a side dish but cooked in the right way they become the star of the show and bought seasonally they are a very economical option. I've included fennel here, but don’t worry if you can’t get it, the recipe works fine without it, but it can now be purchased in most supermarkets very reasonably I know some purists don’t like using Bisto, but personally

Editor ’s Recipe

I like to keep it handy as it’s great for gravy and this sort of dish You can add a splash of white wine to the sauce if you want to jazz it up a little, but for a regular, family friendly dish I’ve left it out Most ready-made pastry is vegan, so if you use Alpro soya cream you can happily feed this to vegans, and the flavour is just as good.

Roasted Celeriac and Butternut Squash Pie

Serves 4

1 large butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and cut into chunks

1 celeriac, peeled and cut into chunks

Olive oil

1 onion, finely diced

1 leek, cut into half rounds

4 sticks celery, finely chopped

1 bulb fennel, finely chopped

1 punnet of chestnut mushrooms, quartered

2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped

Generous tsp dried thyme

A little Bisto or cornflour

With Easter coming up, I thought this month I would give you a recipe that uses up leftovers but has a feeling of indulgence at the same time If you have made hot cross buns and have some left over these are perfect for this, which is a variation on bread-and-butter pudding No leftovers? I cheat and buy a pack of buns from the supermarket which will do just as well Add in some eggs (not the Easter variety!) milk and a little cream and you are nearly done This pudding will easily serve 6 people

Hot Cross Bun Pudding

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Small carton cream (or soya cream if vegan)

1 sheet ready rolled puff pastry

Start by tossing your squash and celeriac cubes in a little olive oil, season and roast for around 30 minutes on 190° until starting to brown and cooked through Meanwhile, gently fry the onion, leek, celery and fennel in a little olive oil for 10 mins until softening, then add in the mushrooms and garlic Season with salt and pepper and the dried thyme and cook gently for a further 5 minutes Add in a little boiling water to form a sauce, and thicken with either a little Bisto or cornflour, and stir to combine it all Pour in some cream and check your seasoning Once the roasted veg are ready, add them in and gently stir to combine, then pour it all into an ovenproof dish Unroll the pastry and use it to top the pie, sealing the edges well, and make a slit in the middle Brush with a little milk, and pop back into the oven for approximately ½ an hour, until the top is golden and risen Serve with creamy mash and seasonal veg

You will need a deep round baking dish approx 25cm wide

Ingredients

200ml double cream

400ml whole milk

3 eggs

75g castor sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 tbsp Cointreau (optional)

zest of 1 orange

50g butter, softened

7 or 8 hot cross buns sliced in half

4 tbsp marmalade

Method

Heat your oven to 160C/140 Fan/Gas 3 and place a heavy baking sheet in the oven to heat up. Pour the milk and cream into a saucepan and heat to just below a simmer In a large bowl whisk together the eggs and sugar together with the orange zest and Cointreau, if using Carefully whisk in the milk mixture (make sure it is not too hot or the eggs will scramble) Butter the hot cross buns and spread with marmalade and sandwich back together, keep 1 bun whole and cut the others in half the other way so that you have semi-circular pieces. Place the whole bun in the centre of your baking dish and arrange the halves in a circle around the whole bun Pour over your custard and leave the buns to absorb the custard for 15 minutes, gently pressing them down into the custard Place in the oven on the baking tray and cook for 35 - 40 minutes until golden brown and the custard is set Leave to rest for 10 minutes before serving with a little cream or ice cream.

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Norma and Judy

Norma’s story: Eight years ago, I heard of the North Walsham Good Neighbours. Having been a widow for four years, there were lots of small jobs that needed doing I rang them and

God bless the day I did I cannot express how grateful I am to all of them, from putting new light bulbs in to erecting a small plastic storage shed and numerous other small jobs Then came the Coronavirus and I was shut indoors If it hadn’t been for two wonderful volunteers, Judy and Wendy, ringing to see if I was alright, I don't think I would have remained sane. Thank you so much to everybody You are appreciated so much

I was born in Norfolk in 1938, having 9 sisters and 2 brothers I was third from youngest We were classed as a poor family but I had the happiest of childhoods I never had toys to play with, not even at Christmas We would hang up a sock and Santa would put in a few a nuts and an orange Christmas Day was so exciting as it was the only day we had a fire lit in the front room We had a piece of holly as a Christmas tree, no crackers but we were so happy.

Come Summer and with nearly all the other children in the village we spent our time trying to catch rabbits in the corn fields Then we would cool off in the river Sundays was chapel in the morning and Sunday school at church in the afternoon

My mum was a very proud woman Her children had to be the best behaved in the village She was so proud if someone told

her that her children were a credit to her, which they often did Sweets once a month and only two each An ice-cream man came to the village and we would pick flowers from our garden to give to him He would then give us a free ice cream A wonderful childhood

Judy’s story: I joined the NWGNS as a volunteer befriender when lockdown began I realised there were a lot of lonely people who would enjoy a weekly chat with someone Being shut in without seeing friends and family was difficult I really enjoyed my chats with Norma and with the other people I phoned I’m sure it helped me as much as them. When things were easier, Norma and I met up for coffee Our lives are back to normal now but we still meet for a good chat

North Walsham Good Neighbours offer free help or short term support to anyone who lives in North Walsham. Call 01692 558321 if you need any help or support

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knowing the moves! Actually, I wonder if this would be the record length for a published orthodox problem with all moves forced on both sides The length (12 moves!) of No. 312 might put off at first sight, but in fact it is so easy that I need not trouble solvers to send solutions this time either It does not even conform to the usual convention that a good problem should never start with a check I leave readers to enjoy the spectacle of the black

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As ever it has been a busy month focusing on community work around North Norfolk Herewith are a number of highlights of what I’ve been up to around the area

Victory Homes

The state of our social housing has been brought to my attention and I have been concerned about the number of damp and mould cases brought to me I have a meeting with the Chief Executive of Victory Housing and will be taking forward my overall concerns, including the numbers of homes being sold off If you are having issues with outstanding repairs or mould and damp, please do get in touch with my office so we can help you.

North Walsham Jobs Fair

In early January I worked with the North Walsham DWP office to help local people try and find a new job opportunity We held a jobs fair on the 13th January in North Walsham Community Centre This saw 25 businesses and job providers talk to over 200 people

A resounding success!

Latest News

More Mental Health Funding

I was very happy with the further investment announced for mental health funding across the country, with Norfolk and Waveney due to directly benefit from the money This is an area that I've campaigned on tirelessly, to ensure our services receive the investment they need I was incredibly proud when I managed to persuade the local NHS to support mental health clinics at Cromer hospital, offering much-needed care to people in North Norfolk

Clifton Park - Cromer

I'm sure many were considerably concerned when the news broke about the land clearance at Clifton Park in Cromer An area which presumably was home to many species of animals and plants and cleared, as I understand completely without professionals first assessing the site. I was quick to act on this, writing almost immediately to North Norfolk District Council, The Norfolk Wildlife Trust, and the Environment Agency My letter has been seen by the Chair of Natural England and the case is being looked into further.

We missed out on Levelling Up Money

I am very disappointed that NNDC have lost out on four consecutive Levelling Up and Community Renewal Fund bids I have written to the council expressing my views and want us to plan now, to find ambitious and imaginative projects that will win government approval. I had wanted the important Holway Road/A149 roundabout to be included in the bid which would improve safety on one of our main roads and ease summer congestion I have subsequently met with the road’s Minister to take this forward.

If you have problems that I can take up for you, please do not hesitate to contact my office at

Duncan Baker MP Member of Parliament for North Norfolk

Power to Ukraine

Duncan Baker and a Team of Constituents Deliver 112 Generators to Ukraine

On Sunday 12th February 2023, a team of six North Norfolk residents and Duncan Baker MP, in three transit vans, set off on the 2,000mile journey to Ukraine to deliver 112 generators and other aid, to those suffering in the war

Just before Christmas, Putin began bombing civilian targets and energy infrastructures causing blackouts in homes across Ukraine and leaving many without light, heat and power. This spurred the team to begin raising funds in order to provide generators

The people of North Norfolk and from wider Norfolk responded phenomenally and raised £18,500 in online donations Some people chose to donate their unused generators, and some bought generators to specifically donate to the cause It was an incredible outcome and one that is greatly appreciated.

Once in Lviv, in Western Ukraine, the group met up with the military aid organisation run by Svitlana Legka that was suggested by Anna Kolomiichuck,

Macmillan Centre Provides Warm Welcome

North Norfolk Macmillan Cancer Centre in Cromer aims to provide local information and services close to home Having visited and met up with Rachel and Wendy, Macmillan Information managers, I can promise you a warm, friendly welcome and support where needed

Their team is keen to reach out and build services that meet the needs of folk in North Norfolk They rely on sharing experiences and ideas with the real experts – cancer patients and their carers

If this means you - Why not support them and join your support group? It meets last Friday of the month from 10am-12pm at the North Norfolk Macmillan Centre, Cromer and District Hospital, NR27 0BQ You will be welcomed whether living with or surviving cancer or a carer or relative

A wee cuppa and chat with like-minded folk, with an opportunity to build support that meets your needs while making new friends – what’s not to like!

Look out for the Centre’s Hope Courses run for Cancer Survivors. For further information please contact 01603 641559 or email CromerMacInfoCentre@nnuh nhs,uk Mary Russell, Carer Ambassador 01263 761419 granvillewhite@btinternet com

the Ukrainian lady that Duncan Baker MP has hosted and supported since the beginning of the war They explained that the generators would be going to schools, orphanages, hospitals and other vulnerable people who are the in the worst hit areas of Ukraine

Whilst staying in Lviv overnight, the air raid siren was activated, and many hotel guests were moved to the basement for cover The following morning it was confirmed that energy infrastructure just outside of the city was hit Upon their return journey, Duncan Baker took a lady, her 10-year-old daughter, and their pet Marty, the French Bulldog back to England in his van, to provide them safe passage whist fleeing the country after their home was destroyed They are now being hosted by a family in Guildford

The team of 7 included Duncan Baker MP, Rob Scammell, Paul East, Jayne Morton, Michelle Foulkes, Leon Calder and Anna Kolomiichuck

They returned home safely but exhausted on Saturday 18th February.

Duncan Baker and the team wish to express their thanks “We cannot thank our constituents enough for their generosity in helping us take aid to Ukraine It was a long and tiring journey, but the chance to support and help those in desperate need once again puts North Norfolk on the map Thank you to everyone who made a donation, we could not have done this without you.”

Duncan Baker MP Member of Parliament for North Norfolk

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R Bell Tree Services

The North Norfolk Railway has announced that its popular Spring Steam Gala will return once again on 14, 15 and 16 April. This year, the event will feature five locomotives including special guest No 34028 “Eddystone” which will join the home fleet for three days of intensive service, on a visit to the Poppy Line away from its home at the Swanage Railway

The classic 1940s express steam locomotive usually hauls trains at the Dorset-based railway between Norden, Corfe Castle and Swanage, having returned to the line in Spring 2021 after a substantial three-year overhaul that cost owners Southern Locomotives Limited around £350,000 The engine was originally built to work the Southern Railway’s prestigious express trains including services to Exeter and the West Country and later also worked on the famous Somerset and Dorset Railway

“Eddystone” will be in steam on all three days of the event which will feature an intensive service of passenger and good trains, selected double-heading, non-stop expresses and other unusual workings Five engines are scheduled

Railway on Track for Action Packed Spring Steam Gala

to be out each day with the railway hoping to confirm a second visitor to join some of the Poppy Line’s home fleet joining 34028 to allow passengers to enjoy a wide variety of contrasting locomotives and over 9 hours of on track entertainment each day

the line’s magnificently restored vintage train of four- and six- wheeled carriages, some dating from Victorian times, will also make an appearance The line is also expecting to have its unique 1920s LNER Quad-Art articulated teak-bodied carriages available for passengers to travel on throughout the event

On-train catering including the ever-popular breakfast option will return to this year ’s gala One, two and three-day rover tickets are available for the special event which sees trains running from approximately 9 00am until early evening One day tickets are £25 00 when booked in advance while two days unlimited travel is £47 50 and the full three days will cost just £60 00

Resident engines in action are likely to be centenarian GER Class Y14 No 564; 1957built BR Standard 4MT No. 76084; and powerful 2-10-0 locomotive, No 92203 “Black Prince”

The North Norfolk’s 1950s 4-car suburban set will be amongst the rolling stock in use while

The Railway’s standard services will run on most days between April and October. Trains run through 5½ miles of wonderful scenery between the Victorian resort of Sheringham and the Georgian town of Holt

Full details and timetables can be found at www.nnrailway.co.uk

and passengers booking online in advance receive a generous discount

Southern Railway rebuilt West Country Class Bulleid Pacific No 34028 ‘Eddystone’ (courtesy of Jack Phipps)

Buying a Property with Cash

by Nic Sheldrake, Property Director, Hayes + Storr

If you’re searching for a new home, you may have come across the term ‘cash buyers only ’ In these cases, the agent is looking to sell to someone who does not need to borrow money and can proceed quickly

There can be distinct advantages to being a cash buyer, or selling to one, however, it is important to be clear on what this actually means

What is a cash buyer?

A cash buyer is someone who can finance their purchase without a mortgage or selling another property They must have enough money available to buy the property at the time they make the offer Having proof of your funds to hand will boost your credibility and help speed up the process

If you are selling your home, your estate agent should confirm how the proposed buyer will pay for it Ask yours how they will verify a buyer ’s status

What are the advantages of being a cash buyer?

Cash buyers can proceed more quickly because they do not have to wait for a mortgage or for their own sale to complete. As a cash buyer, you may be able to negotiate a lower price or negotiate other benefits

Cash buyers will also find it easier to buy at auction or buy properties considered unmortgageable, for example, ones of non-standard construction or which have structural or title problems

Keeping you and your investment safe

All sellers and buyers must provide proof of their identity and address to comply with anti-money laundering regulations The requirements will depend upon your solicitor and whether you are meeting them face-toface You should have your current passport or photocard driving licence and a recent council tax or utility bill available as this will help avoid delay

As a purchaser you will need to show the source of your funds not only to the agents but also your solicitor who will need to confirm your funds are from a legitimate source This is to comply with legislation aimed at reducing criminal activity For example, if you are funding your purchase from savings, they will ask to see bank statements showing regular payments into your account and your savings building up

Due diligence

Cash buyers should be wary of any pressure

to complete before they are ready Be cautious about dispensing with any of the recommended searches or investigations into title. Your solicitor can advise you of the risks involved and if necessary, ways of mitigating this, for example by taking out indemnity insurance

Be wary of so-called buy any property companies, which regularly advertise on the internet or in local media While some are genuine, others are only middlemen for third party investors Others may use dubious tactics such as making an initial high offer then reducing it before the sale goes through

How we can help

For further information on any aspect of the home buying process, please contact Nic Sheldrake in the residential property team on 01263 825959 or email nic sheldrake@hayes-storr com

This article is for general information only and does not constitute legal or professional advice Please note that the law may have changed since this article was published

WANTED

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 07796 638020 or email sallylee35@hotmail co uk

Old railway items always wanted for small museum, particularly tickets, lamps, loco items, station signs, cast iron or enamel notices etc – local items particularly sought Tel Chris 01508 494204/07966 066563

Any bits from crashed planes, Second World War etc, information on crash sites or anything related for Aviation Heritage Museum based at Frettenham Tel Ken 01692 406943

Wanted by collector 00-gauge N gauge Railway / dinky toys, buildings anything considered cash/instant Bank transfer 01362 422451/ 07747 097798

Records 45s 78s and LPs cassettes, Computer/Console Games also CDs singles only all considered Tel 01692 405756

Giles original annuals wanted Numbers

14,18 and 20 Please call 07903 647253

Buyer looking for old china or wooden chicken eggs, old local milk and other bottles, also small old railway items 01263 833269

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New blazers (2) black M&S and Next 40" and 42" long Never worn £20 each or both for £30 07826 605769

Bench grinder, 150mm, complete with 2 different wheels and eye shields Very good working order hardly ever used £30 or near offer Sheringham 825399

2-year asparagus crowns available now

Variety Connovers Colossal, 12 for £10 North Walsham 01692 406446

Little Tikes 4 x 4 Princess Cozy Car (Pink and purple), great fun, excellent condition

£45 Chico London Stroller buggy with luxury liner foot muff and full rain cover, excellent condition £25 Little Cook’s Kitchen (Early Learning Centre) with sizzle sound on hob and additional pots and pans etc

Children love to play at cooking! Excellent condition £35 Only used on occasional visits to Grandparent’s home All above to be collected from Sheringham 01263 825410

Cast iron enamelled casserole dish (Dutch oven) 4 7litres Green Excellent condition £10 Holt 01263 712810

Samsung 26" colour TV - £30 Compatible

DVD player (play only) - £10 Compatible

Video VHS player - £10 All manuals and remotes 01263 512232

Black velvet jewellery roll with grey interior to hold 16 necklaces, as new £5 Large salon style hairdressing mirror 40 x 26cm with 2 handles, matt silver finish, as new £5 500 grip seal bags in 4 sizes (9x11cm,7 5x8cm, 6 5x6 5cm, 4x5cm) £5 01263 710725

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Quality laptop bag Black Shoulder strap

Several compartments £10 01263

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34 Craftseller magazines £15, 14 assorted craft magazines £7, 8 assorted supplement craft magazines £4, tattered lace foiling machine with 4 foils £20, 10 Mollie Makes craft magazines £5 All from a smoke and pet free home 07498 097840

100 small granite sets, 50 new red bricks, free to collect Cookworks electric food slicer, as new, boxed with instructions, £20, ono Sandwich/panini press, as new, £20, ono North Walsham 01692 407883

9ft concrete slotted fence post, £7 25 reclaimed 4” square granite sets, £12 Iron cartwheel tyre, 54” diameter, 2” wide, ideal for edging circular flower bed, £10 Single white headboard, £10 Sheringham 01263

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Gent’s Raleigh Detour bicycle, good condition, £100 Contact Paul, N Walsham 07502 480068

Unused pale grey blind, 60cm wide, £10 Ladies’ modern bike, needs some TLC, £30 01263 822680

Einhell circular saw, 1200W, 8” blade, as new condition, £50 ono 01692 538035 Light wood table and 2 chairs, table top 70cm square, 70cm high, can be dismantled, good condition FREE, must collect 01692 404099

Mens’ genuine Zippo chronograph watch; rotating outer dial; as new and unworn; only been in my collection new battery fitted £60 Holt 07717 160783

Bosch Series 4 freestanding fridge freezer

Exceptional condition Used for 6months

Energy efficiency rating E (modern A++)

Genuine reason for sale Would like £250 ono 1760x600x650mm 01263 588441 or 07774753556

Dining table and four chairs, Cotswold

Oak Purchased from Aldiss, Fakenham in 2020 Excellent condition Table width 140cm, depth 90cm, height 78cm £150 Tel: 01328 856453

24 jewellery gift boxes in 4 sizes (6 necklace, 6 bracelet, 6 large pendant / chunky bracelet, 6 small pendant / earring) matt gold finish and white wadding inserts £5 40 ring / earring gift boxes black gloss finish with pre-cut foam inserts £5 All new items 01263 710725

Earlex Wallpaper stripper Excellent condition Hardly used Complete with instructions £8 Holt 01263 712810

Great pair of Yaashika 8x 40 wide angle binoculars high quality Japanese item very good condition and clean lenses lenses are perfectly aligned ideal birdwatching etc comes with grained leather case and all eyecups and leather strap bargain £40 Pair of men’s Clarks GoreTex air walking boots; size 8; colour black as new only worn twice, unmarked, cost over £ 90, selling for £ 40 Holt 07717 160783

Loud hailer, hardly used, like new £5-00 Money going to Tear fund Charity Sheringham 01263 823093

Tetra (half-moon) fish tank, 50mm x 50mm £25 01263 837734

Hardwood coffee table Hexagon shape with glass inset top Good condition £25 01692 407579

Maximum 30 words, total value of £300, one ad per person per issue (vehicles, cars, caravans, trailers, boats, property, business, etc , not accepted without charge)

Animals - pets, livestock, live fish, etc , not accepted

Used glass bath screen approx 54" high by 30" wide Curved top Fittings as removed and instructions Also used bath approx 66 5" x 27 5" with waste but no tap Both free for collection only 01263 649005

Quality mattress topper, single 90x190cm, excellent condition as new Cover 100% cotton, top layer filling 70% duck down, 30% duck feather; base layer 100% duck feather £30 Sheringham 07594 663184

Two Celebrity recliner chairs in Regent style in Willow fabric (Beige) Petite size is twin motor, rise and recline £150 Standard size is single motor, push button controls £100 Both have arm caps protectors

From non-smoking home, can provide photos Vgc £225 for both 07486 867747

Dimplex electric fire gwo £25 ono Crab pots ideal for garden £15 each ono Anchor & chain £20 ono Various fenders, offers Aluminium herring tin £10 ono 07551 604153

120 bottle wine rack, metal and wood construction £60 Nice and clean 1 gallon or 5 litre demijohns for wine making £6 each North Walsham 01623 406388

Seiko Turtle Automatic diver's watch ' Save the Ocean' limited edition S/S and silicone straps Boxed Mint £250 Men's genuine tan leather zipper jacket 44/46" chest New £40 01692 500776

Apple 2018 ipad, 6th generation, 32GB, 10 2inch, in original box with charger & lead Working perfectly Very good condition with no scratches or blemishes Reset for new owner to set up to their personal requirements With separate protective case £105 Cromer 07788 629979

Aluminium 6’ x 10’ greenhouse + 2 shelving units, buyer to dismantle and remove, £250 ono N Walsham 01692 405567

Drive 4-wheel walker with good brakes, back support and seat Blue frame, black seat Excellent condition, £25 00 Holt 077603 95094

New books on Quilling for Beginners, Christmas Crafts and Creating a Home, £1 50 each Electric foot warmer for both feet, £5 01692 405663

Panasonic Automatic Bread Maker Model No SD-ZB2512 In perfect condition Manual with large selection of recipes, included £125 01263 713831

Garden (cold) frame, aluminium, made by Access, 4' x 4' x 18 inch tall £50 Greenhouse aluminium staging, 31-inch-high x 19-inch-wide x 48 inch long £20 01263 740690

SilverCross Wayfarer pushchair and carrycot incl sunshade/rain cover etc

Red/Black Good condition £35 01263 587449 or 07747 819826

Brand new 4-wheel shopping trolley Blue check, water resistant cover folds for easy storage Retractable handle, reduced price £30 01692 408995

Upright piano (Collard and Collard) needs a new home £250 01263 837565

Wallpaper steamer, £20 Pressure washer, £20 2-ton trolley jack, £20 Cannon freestanding gas cooker, cream/black, double oven, glass lid Open to offers 01692 402961

Hollow fibre polyester duvet 13 5tog, 185 x 185 (Double size) - hardly used £10 07470 704568

Garden Mantis Tiller, 4 stroke Honda GX25 engine Accessories & manual £220 ono AL-KO Grass strimmer - Model BC223 LS Manual & additional cord spool £80 ono Both little used & nearly new condition 01263 823880

Bookcase 181 5cm high, 71 5cm wide, 28cm deep, five shelves £15 Buyer collects Pair of Hitachi speakers, 7ins high, 5ins wide, 9ins deep, 8 ohms, 30 watts, £5 07961 415418

Portable Sony radio/CD/cassette, mains/battery, GWO Model no CFD-S05 £15 00 Pure Chronos Series 2 CD DAB Radio/FM, mains, aux , remote, black £25 00 01263 512449

Dolls house with wooden furniture, £15 Remote control lifeboat - hardly used, £25 Fishing basket / stool, £25 Childs desk and 3 drawer base, £10 Solid oak rocking chair, £30 01263 720489

Universal 26” wheel mountain bike, suit teenager/adult, 15 grip gears, front & rear suspension in excellent condition as little used, £75 Childs cycle helmet still in box, little used £5 One pair of men s size 7 & one pair of ladies size 7 brown bowling shoes, V G C, £ 5 each pair Sheringham 01263 824211

Panasonic 55” TV EZ950 OLED-4K UltraHD Premium, % years old, cost £2200, in original box, £300 01263 579459

Large metal framed sofabed, button upholstery, dark pink £150 Ono Erpingham 01263 768850

Thule Cycle Carrier Euro Classic Pro 902/903 for 2 bikes Tow Bar mounted Foldable for transporting Excellent condition £150 Wallpaper Stripper Titan 2000w 4ltr tank, 3mtr hose Like new condition £15 Wallpaper Stripper Energer 2000w 4ltr tank, 3mtr hose Like new condition £15 01263 587751

Two Ikea Poang chairs and one footstool, pale oak and brown leather In excellent condition £250 00 01263 741690

Heavy duty clothes rails on wheels Selfassembly from Morplan 6 feet and 5 feet available Used Ideal for indoor storage, clothes, costume, vintage clothing, antique & boot fairs £30 each o n o 01263 823914

Tuxedo - M&S “Autograph” men’s black dress suit - jacket chest 44” - trousers W38” - inside leg 29” plus John Lewis white dress shirt 17” plus black bow tie, all vgc £20 the lot John Rocha oatmeal men’s linen jacket (Debenhams) size 44Rhardly worn £10 07470 704568

Greenhouse Complete with glass 8ft x 6ft aluminium frame with sliding door Buyer to collect £150 ono 07711 063802

Rhubarb crowns £6 each, Lloyd Loom Laundry box white with lid size W15xD12xH22" £15 01692 405989

Patio Set comprising mosaic topped bistro table, 2 folding wrought iron chairs and 2 new cushions £40 Set of 4 Hemselite bowls, weight 4 15/16 vgc £20 Large ‘Carrylite’ Suitcase, Black with 4 wheels As new £35 All collection only Contact 01263 861012

Complete set of 13 books and recipe books by Time Life ‘Foods of the World, offers Virtually new Toshiba 34” colour TV, offers 07929 739865 or 01692 402549

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3-piece suite – 2+ seater sofa, 2 armchairs (Buckingham Venitia from Aldiss), hardwood frames, fibre-filled seats, matching arm covers + 2 matching feather-filled cushions

Seats & cushions unzip for cleaning

Smoke and pet free, excellent condition

£200 01263 720973

Jigsaws, 1000pieces, complete £3 each

01328 864726

Sentry box garden shed by Thaxters Holt

vgc – 65cm x 215cm x 75cm, £150 Dark brown 3-seater contemporary leather sofa

vgc 220cm x 85cm x 90 cm £125 buyer collects from Langham Please call office hours

07812 828328

Vintage office desk 4'6" x 22" good condition, £45 Black leather piano stool, vgc £30 01263 514552

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27-inch JVC TV, Goodmans DVD player, plus assorted childrens’ DVDs £20 the lot due to house clearance Buyer to collect from Holt 07939 224692

6 interior doors, mahogany veneer finish, 1 half glazed door, 6’6” x 2’6”, complete with brass door furniture All in good condition

£10 01328 864404

Music stool, adjustable and collapsible, as new £65 01263 715897

Assorted ladies’ footwear, size 8, excellent condition Fly London, Clarks, Birkenstocks

07469933895

Ceiling light, 3 arms, brass, £5 2 shelf units, £10 2 solid brass ceiling lights, 3 arms with shades, £15 Corner display glass unit, 1 9m high, 800mm wide, all immaculate, £25 01263 712277

The North Walsham and Dilham Canal (NWDCT) is grateful to the Sheringham Shoal Community Fund for its support in updating its maintenance equipment

The funding team leader and trustee, David Batley, an associate trustee, Graham Pressman and two members of the North Walsham and Dilham Canal Trust volunteer work party met at Ernest Doe’s in North Walsham to take ownership of a new mower and strimmer Two colleagues of the Ernest Doe team, Stuart Paterson and James Goff, who had been very

Outside Adventure for Horning Primary School Pupils

In the week prior to half term, Year 4 children from Horning Primary School joined pupils from four other schools in the Coastal Together Federation for a ‘big adventure' Together with students from Cantley Primary, Freethorpe Primary, Mundesley Junior and Bacton Primary, they took part in a residential course at Hilltop Outdoor Activity Centre in Sheringham

Hilltop, located in 26 acres of woodland on the North Norfolk coast, holds a Learning Outside the Classroom badge and offers an exciting range of outdoor activities to schools, businesses and family groups With its modern and comfortable accommodation within its grounds, it is the ideal place to introduce children to new experiences.

During their stay, the pupils immersed themselves in a wide range of stimulating activities, including climbing, mountain biking, archery, crate stacking, a high rope assault course and the ‘Big Zipper' zip wire. David Hopkins, Deputy Executive Head of Bacton and Horning Primary Schools commented: "One of the aims of our schools is to widen pupils' horizons. For some of the children, it was their first experience of staying away from home without their parents, and that in itself was an achievement for them

"Many of the activities they took part in over the course of the stay were challenging, and it was great to see children from across the Federation's schools joining together and using their communications and problemsolving skills to overcome a range of challenges It was a fantastic experience and a great many good memories were made "

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Travelite Drive folding lightweight wheelchair, ideal for travel abroad or home Folds into own carry case on wheels Cost £195 accept £100 01263 711149 Sketchers work boots, size 11, safety caps, waterproof, new, £12 Armchair extends to 43” + wooden arms, £15 Maestro king pins, new boxed, £15 Times Concise World Atlas, Readers Digest ‘Last 2 Million Years’, Memoirs HRH Duke of Windsor 1951, £20 lot Bag of electric cables, £20 01263 710067

Electric tiller / rotavator, ideal for small / medium veg patch £30 6 ltrs Resolva moss killer complete with spray gun £10 2 5 ltrs Resolva patio cleaner, removes mould and algae £4 Ladies size 7 wide fitting new navy trainers, £10 01263 515222

Dog guard for V70 volvo estate, £100 Bowling woods Taylor Elite size 0, used twice, £100 Bowling woods Drakes Pride size 2H, £80 01263 833921

50cm cordless long reach hedge trimmer with 2AH battery and charger, cost £100 brand new never used, £45 01263 513701

Large pet carrier, 15”W x 14”H x 24”L, very clean and good condition, £20 Pet cage with tray, 30” L x 21”W x 24”H, in good condition £30 ono 01263 740960

Pro made curtains by Dunelm 220 drop x220 width full length each curtain (noticeably make house warmer ) Dark blue with chrome eyelets , blackout ,thermal lined to 10 5 tog rating , spare set, been pro cleaned (never been hung) Ready to hang 8 pairs, £30 per pair, will separate 07983 784579

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helpful during the purchase of the equipment, were pleased to meet the men and explain how to use the new machinery and take part in a photo opportunity

The equipment supplied, complete with batteries and charger, will enable the volunteer work party to replace the noisy and petrol-powered tools they have been using, with quieter, eco-friendly machinery The trustees commented that they hoped to recycle the redundant machinery locally The NWDCT are continuing to work towards rewatering and restoring the Canal If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please see our website

Wherry Charity Launches 2023 Programme of Norfolk Broads Sailings

Bookings are now being taken to sail on the Norfolk Broads this summer in a traditional Edwardian passenger wherry Only eight of these elegant vessels are still in existence - five of which have been restored and are maintained and operated by the Wherry Yacht Charter Charitable Trust

Income generated from their just-published programme of scheduled sailings and bespoke charters helps preserve the historic wherries for the future while allowing current generations to enjoy the unique experience of sailing in them

Day trips are available on various dates between May 5th and September 30th, setting off from a number of Broadland locations including Wroxham, Stalham, Ludham, How Hill and Dilham Some sailings stop at local nature reserves and tourist attractions while others include lunch or supper

In addition to the scheduled trips, up to 12 people can charter a wherry for the day or a longer period of time for a family gathering, special occasion or event - with refreshments provided if required Each wherry has a fully trained skipper and crew who are all volunteer members of Wherry Yacht Charter.

Behind the scenes more volunteers help maintain the wherries, take part in fundraising activities and undertake administrative roles

To view the 2023 sailing programme, make a booking or to find out more about Wherry Yacht Charter and how to become a volunteer or Friend of the charity log on to www.wherryyachtcharter.org

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Archery activities at Hilltop Outdoor activity Centre (Image courtesy of Horning Primary School)

New Equipment for the North Walsham and Dilham Canal Volunteers

North Walsham Parkrun

On Saturday 4th February, North Walsham parkrun celebrated its 1st Birthday & 50th run, 109 people of all ages ran, jogged and walked the course dressed in milestone red

In the last year 1590 runners have taken part, with 146 volunteers - it has truly become an invaluable community hub for many in the town, a place to catch up on a Saturday morning and feel part of

Nathan McCann was our first finisher with a time of 18 46 Perhaps due to the lure of birthday cake at the finish we had 23 recorded new Personal Bests you all deserve a shout out so here goes! Well done to Melvyn Porter, Ely Young, Paul Rogers, Ian Moreland, Matthew Dyke, Keith Dyke, Nathan Austin, Shane Smith, Steve Williams, Christine Hack, William Bean, Marion Bensley, Hattie Swain, Mark Raymer, Alison Jordison, Oliver Rowe, Nina O’Brian, Helen Ashdown, Graham Vann, Aurora Neenan, Tracy Church, Lauren Smalley & Paula Faiers

We had a special milestone today for Run Director Richard Stratton achieving his 100th volunteer milestone Further congratulations to

Hattie Swain on your 25th parkrun!

In the last year we have had visitors from all over the country and even from abroad, it’s always great to meet new people and hear about the various parkrun challenges they are completing We have had had wedding parties, even some runners dressed as centurions

Today we were also joined by local MP Duncan Baker MP with his daughter Ellie taking part in her very first parkrun!

The event was made possible by 25 volunteers: Jenny Welsh

Speaking to volunteer co-ordinator Annette Stratton she said ‘parkrun is a place where you can feel proud to be part the movement that strives to help people become fitter and healthier Many of the volunteers have never run themselves and have found their mental health has improved significantly through volunteering We need around 25 volunteers each week to keep parkrun going with roles such as marshalling, timekeeping, tokens, barcode scanning and all training is given, if you would like to volunteer, please get in touch via email northwalsham@parkrun.com’

• Claire Foulkes

• Olivia Newstead

• Thomas Rose

• Milo Debbage

• Victoria Lawrence

• Seth Queensborough

• Graham Fryer

• Richard Stratton

• Annette Stratton

• Josie Fryer

• Sonya Powley

• Marion Bensley

• Emma Grumbt • Sue Gray

• John Hayward

• Morgan Newstead

• Maisie Fagan

• Stacey Borrow

• Dawn Mountain

Paget

• Jack Paget

• Kasia Borrow

• Rachel Mash

• Charlie

• Adam Ashdown

North Walsham Taster Chess Tournament

Fifty children and adults (aged 7 to 86 years) took part in a 4-round chess tournament at North Walsham Community Centre on Friday 17th February The event was organised by Norfolk County Chess Association (NCCA) in conjunction with North Walsham Library Chess Club (NWLCC) and was aimed at raising the profile of NWLCC and giving inexperienced players a taste of playing competitive chess

The main winners were David Owen (Aylsham) - Open Section, Eliot Etheridge (N Walsham) - Over 11s, Tekshan Malempati (Norwich)Under 11s & Raksheta Sriram (Norwich) - Under 9s

During the event, NWLCC was presented with 4 new chess sets These were provided by the charity ‘Chess in Schools and Communities’ www chessinschools co uk In addition, Cllr Lucy Shires generously donated a ‘demonstration board’ - to help with future training sessions Some of the funds raised from the tournament will be used to pay for FM Martin Walker http://martinwalkerchess weebly com/ to run training during NWLCC’s Friday afternoon sessions (from 4 00pm to 6 00pm)

North Walsham Deputy Mayor Cllr Bob Wright presented the prizes and commented: “It is lovely to see children and adults taking such an interest in learning and playing chess This was a very successful eventlargely due to the combined efforts of NCCA and NWLCC volunteers

Hopefully, North Walsham can aspire to soon having its own chess team ”

Fay Sheldon - NCC Development Worker commented: “We were really pleased to host this first N Walsham chess tournament and hope there will be many more The Friday afternoon and early evening chess sessions at N Walsham Library also seem to be going really well These are very relaxed, informal sessions - focusing on younger, lessexperienced, players at the start and mature players, of all abilities, at the end The new equipment and training should help the club develop further. Anyone interested in getting involved as a player, or as a helper (ideally an experienced player to support the juniors and newer players), can talk to library staff or contact me via mob: 07450-655475 or e-mail fay sheldon@norfolk gov uk “

To find the locations of Norfolk Chess Clubs (including Aylsham, Broadland & North Norfolk) visit www norfolkchess org/clubs html Details of other venues offering ‘face-to-face chess’ can be found via Norfolk Community Directory at: www.communitydirectory.norfolk.gov.uk

To find out more about Junior Chess e-mail: norfolkjuniorchess@gmail com

North Walsham parkrun is a free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! We meet from 8 30 on the high school field with the run starting promptly at 9am You don’t need fancy gear, simply register online once with parkrun and bring your barcodeit’s that easy!

Photo supplied by NCCA

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