Sheringham Independent 384 by Eric Hayton

1st February 2014 Issue 384

Society Celebrates Centenary! Covering Sheringham, the Runtons, Holt and surrounding villages in association with the Cromer Times and North Walsham Times

The Cromer and Sheringham Operatic and Dramatic Society are celebrating their 100th year in 2014. They have many events planned, the first of which was this photo on Cromer beach with over 100 members of the society making the number 100 on Cromer beach.

The age range of CSODS members in the photo was from someone in their nineties to a seven year old junior member who is just about to start rehearsals for the musical Oliver!

Some of those present had been in the society over forty years while for others this is the first year of membership. This award winning society have raised thousands of pounds for various charities, both local and national over the years, and this year are raising money for ‘About with Friends’ a Cromer based charity that helps adults with learning difficulties live the lives they choose, the Sheringham Salvation Army’s Christmas care project, ‘Toy and Tins’ which is being run in conjunction with Norfolk Radio, and ‘Changing Faces’ a national charity that helps those with facial disfigurements.

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SHERINGHAM TOWN COUNCIL

SHERINGHAM COMMUNITY AWARDS SCHEME 2014

Nominate an individual or group, who do not gain or profit from their voluntary work, to be publicly honoured in recognition of their achievements in enriching the quality of life for residents or visitors in the town. * ALL AGES ARE ELIGIBLE *

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Society Celebrates Centenary!

Continued from front cover... Details of the society and the shows and celebrations they have planned in this very special year can be found on their new website. www.CSODS.com

The Cromer and Sheringham Operatic and Dramatic Society would like to thank everyone who has supported the society by coming to the shows, and also we would like to thank the local press for allowing us to share our productions and projects with the wonderful people of North Norfolk. We look forward to sharing more fantastic shows with you as we embark our second century!

Sheringham Community Awards 2013

Sheringham Town Council launched the awards scheme last year to recognise the achievement and effort of individuals or groups for their work in enriching the quality of life for the visitors and residents of Sheringham.

A Community award is our way of publicly honouring a group or individual who might otherwise never be recognised for the work they have done in making Sheringham a better place to live or visit.

People of all ages are eligible for the scheme, however they should not gain or profit from their voluntary work. The second Annual Awards will be presented by the Mayor of Sheringham, at the Annual Town Meeting at 7.30pm on Tuesday 22nd April 2014 at Sheringham Community Centre. The Annual Town Meeting is a public meeting open to everyone.

Nomination forms for the 2013 Awards can be obtained from the Town Hall and must be returned by 13th February 2014.

Denise Medler Town Clerk, Sheringham Town Council Town Hall, Church Street, Sheringham, NR26 8QS 01263 822213 shercouncil@btconnect.com

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At 19.50 hrs on 7 January Sheringham Lifeboats was tasked by HM Coastguard to proceed on a course Latitude 53 degrees to Blakeney point where an aircraft was reported to have ditched. Wells and Cromer Lifeboats were also dispatched to the scene. On reaching their destination at approx 20.10 hrs along with the other Lifeboats Sheringham lifeboat was stood down.

National media subsequently reported that“the aircraft came down in the Cley area in north Norfolk. The helicopter was an HH-60G Pave Hawk, based at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk, a spokesman for the USAF confirmed. The aircraft usually carries a four-man crew on board, he said. It was initially thought the aircraft had ditched in the North Sea. A spokesman for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution said: "We were asked for three lifeboats to respond. "Crews from Wells, Sheringham and Cromer were launched at the request of the coastguard but were stood down when it was confirmed that the aircraft had come down over land." Sheringham Independent 384 February 1st 2014

Sheringham Library News

I LIKE SHERINGHAM LIBRARY BECAUSE…“they have so many books on the shelves & are always helpful...”

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We have a great selection of magazines for weekly loan: Country Living, Coast, Good Food, Computer Active, Homes & Antiques, BBC History, Lonely Planet, Good Housekeeping, BBC Wildlife & Gardeners World.

Grab a cuppa: filter coffee, pot of tea or hot chocolate and biscuits served daily. Only £1.

Come in and read the newspaper. We have the Eastern Daily Press, The Times and the North Norfolk News

Norfolk County Council. Sheringham Library. New Road. Sheringham. NR26 8EB. 01263 822874. email sheringham.lib@norfolk.gov.uk

- INTRODUCTION TO FACEBOOK - Would you like to learn more about Facebook and how to set up an account? Sheringham Library is running a Facebook session on Wednesday 5 February 2pm-4pm. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. Please contact the library on 01263 822874

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Home visits and disabled access and parking at our office Quality legal advice you can rely on Direct contact by phone, email or mobile for a prompt and efficient service. We know what our clients need and expect and we aim to exceed that, on all legal issues.

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- AGE UK DROP-IN SERVICE - Get free advice and information from an AGE UK Advisor at Sheringham Library on Thursday 20 February & 20 March between 10am-12noon. No appointment needed.Come & see what benefits & services are available for older people - FREE Toy Library Service - The Sure Start FREE Toy Library service will be visiting Sheringham Library on Tuesday 11 February between 10.45-11.45am, after the Bounce & Rhyme session

Do you want to learn how to use the Internet, send Emails, join Facebook or research Family History? One hour LEARN MY WAY sessions are always available at SHERINGHAM LIBRARY with our volunteers CAROLINE or JOHN. Please phone us on 01263 822874

- COUNCIL AT YOUR LIBRARY - Delivering council information at your library. Need to know about local services? Ask a member of library staff for: • Leaflets on local services • Free Access to County, District, Town and Parish Council Websites • A free-phone helpline to Citizens Advice, Consumer Direct, Councils, the Non-Emergency Police Service and Job Seekers Direct TEL: 0344 800 8006 or call in to SHERINGHAM LIBRARY - OUR STORYSACKS bring children’s books to life. Inside the Sack are items relating to the story including soft toys, a fact book and a game to help with language development. .With over 300 Story Sacks on the library catalogue, there are plenty to choose from. Why not borrow one after a Bounce & Rhyme session? Sheringham Independent 384 February 1st 2014

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Nth Norfolk Chess Club: 7.30pm Fridays. The Morley Club, Cromer Rd, Sheringham. 01263 823814 Cromer & Sheringham Rotary: 6.30pm Weds. Dormy House Hotel, W Runton (not 5th Wed) 01263 578194 Cromer & Sheringham Inner Wheel Club meets at The Virginia Court Hotel, Cliff Ave, Cromer on the first Thursday of the month, 6pm for 6.30pm. Telephone (01263) 511759. Fairtrade Sale: 2nd Sat each month. 9.30 - 11.30am. Friends Meeting House, Cremer St, Sheringham. Local produce. In aid of Practical Action & peace work in Uganda. It’s fun to paint!: at Lighthouse Community Church, 62 Cromer Road, Sheringham Thursdays 7.30pm Monday Fellowship: St Peter's Church Sheringham. 2.30pm Mons (not 1st Mon month). All welcome N Nfk Amateur Radio Group: Weds & Thu 10am-4pm. Muckleburgh Collection, Weybourne. 01263 838198 Noah’s Ark Toddlers : Wed 10am-noon. St Peter’s Church, Sheringham. Contact 820013 for details. Sheringham & District Wine Circle: 2nd Tues of month at St Josephs Church Hall, Cromer Rd, Sheringham 01263 822343 or 01263 825742 Royal British Legion Morley Club 7.30pm 1st Mon each month (2nd if Bank Holiday, no meeting in Aug). New members welcome. Melanie Clarke 07884 365192 Kelling Model Flying Club - Morley Club, Sheringham 2nd Wed each month. Contact John Wells 01692 404494 Sheringham History Group meetings held at ‘The Mo Museum’, 7.30pm 1st Wed of month. Mary 01263 825157. St. Andrew's Folk Dance Club - Methodist Church Hall, Cromer Road, Sheringham. Mondays 7.30-9.30 pm. Phone Mike Wade on 01692 404447 for further info. Citizens Advice Bureau Advice line - 01692 402570. Holt CAB service on alt Thurs 10am-3pm at the YESU centre, Sheringham Tel 01263 713753 Morris Dance Workshops at Oddfellows Hall, Lifeboat Plain, Sheringham. Wed nights 7.30 - 9.30pm. Dancers and musicians most welcome. Eileen or Steve 01263 837693’ Bittern DX Group Local amateur radio group, currently holding our meetings at the Erpingham Arms on the last Thursday of the month, 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 Term Time Saturdays - 'Kids Club' for 4-11years, 10-12 noon at Canaan Christian Centre, 21 Holt Rd, Sheringham. First session FREE, normally £1/week. Craft, drama, song & dance, games & lots of fun. Monthly outings. 824300 Seaside Rock after school club at Sheringham Junior Infant School. 3.15 -4.30pm in School canteen - games, crafts, bible stories, fun, drama, dance & song. Term time. Sat - 9-12noon Charity Garage Sale at the Canaan Christian Centre, 21 Holt Rd, Sheringham. Helping needy and orphaned children at home and overseas. The North Walsham Spiritual Centre meets each Sun in the St John Ambulance Hall at 6.30pm. Next to the Vicarage Street car park. A warm welcome to everyone. Sheringham Singers Tuesdays 2-4pm Friends Meeting House, Cremer St. New singers always welcomed to this friendly ladies choir. Details: Ro Curtis 01263 768126 Cafe Sundae, St Andrew's Methodist Church, Cromer Rd, Sheringham 2nd Sunday of each month 5pm. Monthly event for all ages with craft, music, food and brief informal worship. Each month a different ice-cream sundae is served. Free to all and everyone welcome. 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 579453/820047 ROAB Lodge - Monday nights 8.15pm Harry Upcher Lodge, Tyneside Club, Sheringham Cromer Air Rifle Club meet on Sunday mornings 9am12noon near Sheringham. Details: Nick 01263 570223 Age UK North Norfolk Information and Advice Drop In service. At Sheringham library on the third Thursday of each month 10am - 12. No appointment needed. Cantamus Choir rehearses every Thurs 7.30pm in St James Church, Southrepps. New members welcome. No audition. Fit Together Badminton - Thur 1pm-4:30pm Gresham Village Hall, East Beckham Ln, Gresham, NR11 8RT. Time divided between different abilities. 07917 596797 to find your time slot and book your place – all equipment provided. £2.50 Sheringham Community Centre Zumba Fitness Thurs 6-30-7-30pm All abilities. Cost £4 Contact Wyn 01263 825095

The Morley Club 48 Cromer Road, Bridge Thursday 7pm and Friday 2.pm, Carpet bowls Monday and Wednesday 2pm Green bowling starts end April, 01263822087. Lunch club 3rd Tuesday in each month , 2 course only £8.50 all welcome Drawing and painting classes at Upper Sheringham Village Hall Wed & Thur 10am - 1pm. All abilities welcome. Tutor Bob Larking M.A. PGCE. Please call 01362 668941. Diabetes UK N Norfolk Voluntary Group meets on 4th Thur each month (except Dec) at Cromer Methodist Church Hall at 7.30pm. Varied programme of speakers - meetings open to everyone. Contact Jackie or David on 01692 405492’. Bookstart Baby Bounce & Rhyme Time/ Songs, for under 5s & parents/carers. Every Tues, 10am-10.30am. Come and join the fun and meet some new friends. Don't forget to collect your free bookstart pack for children under 4. Sheringham Library, New Rd 01263 822874. The Old Shannocks Club. Get-together for senior citizens who were born or brought up in Sheringham. Last Wed each month 2.15pm, Community Room, Huntley Cst, Sheringham. Sheringham Evening W.I. meet on the 2nd Monday each month at St Josephs Church Hall, Cromer Rd, Sheringham 7.15pm. New members welcome. Liz Withington 01263 821650 or www.sheringhameveningwi.com Sheringham Afternoon CAMEOs meet 4th Thur every month. St Josephs Church Hall, Cromer Rd, Sheringham. New members welcome. 01263 821462 or 821281. St Andrew's Table Tennis Club Wed 7.30 - 9.30, in large hall of St Andrew's Methodist Church. Friendly members, beginners to more experienced. We play for fun, refreshment & chat break. Cost £1/week. All over 16 welcome. Sheringham ABC Group (After Breast Cancer Support Group) meets 2nd & 4th Thur (not Easter, Aug Bank Hol or Xmas weeks) at St Joseph’s Church Hall Sheringham 7-9pm. Exercise, relaxation, tea & chat. Open to anyone who has had breast cancer. Sheila McGinley 01263 820924 North Norfolk Model Engineering Club - 1st Friday each month at 7.30pm. A welcome to visitors and prospective members of all ages. Gordon Ford 01263 512350. ‘Quiet Garden’ at the Friends’ Meeting House, 14 Cremer St, Sheringham. Need a break from shopping? Our ‘Secret Garden’ is an oasis of peace, just a stone’s throw from the town centre. Sit & think, or just sit. Admission free, tea and coffee available. 10am-1pm Sats through summer. Sheringham Folk Club Tyneside Club, Station Road, Sheringham. Listen, sing, play, join in, any standard, any style, just have a beer with friends. Free. 2nd Wed in month 8pm-11pm. Breastfeeding Cafe. Thurs (term time only) 1pm-2.30pm at YESU in Sheringham. An opportunity to meet other breastfeeding mums and have a chat over a cuppa. Free. Unicef breastfeeding Support Advisors on hand every week. Seniors’ Swimming Club for over 55s opportunity to swim for health, fitness and enjoyment. Swim times are: Mon 10.15-11.15; Wed 10-11; Fri 1.15-2.15. Looking for new members to join us for a weekly swim at Gresham’s Pool, Holt. Contact Lynda Turbet on 01263 711123 AGE UK ADVICE MORNING Meet a representative to see what services are available to older people. Sheringham Library, 3rd Thur each month 10am-12 noon. No appointment FOOTBALL - Training at Sheringham High School, Every Thursday evening U10 & U12 6-7pm, U14 & U16 7-8pm, Adult 8-9pm. Matches are played on Saturday mornings. Sheringham & Cromer Lions Club meet 7.30pm on 2nd and 4th Tuesday every month at The Morley Club, Sheringham. New members always welcome. For more info contact Club Secretary Brian Harris on 01263 821276 Royal Air Forces Association – Sheringham & District Branch holds regular meetings & social events. All former members of the RAF & WRAF including members of their families welcome. Joe Floyd 01263 511260. Sheringham and District Philatelic Society, Your local stamp club, meet once a month on the second Monday each month at the church hall in West Runton from 7.30 to 9.30 pm. New members welcome. 01263 579529. Friendly, informal computer classes at Salvation Army Sheringham Tues and Thurs. Learn at your own pace, bring your own laptop or use ours. 01263 826059 or 826083 St. Andrew’s Methodist Church Ladies Association usually meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month at 7.30 for 8 pm in the Church Hall. All ladies welcome to visit or join for friendship and a varied programme. 01263 822807 School’s Out. Fridays in term time 3.30-4.45pm at Lighthouse Community Church, 62 Cromer Road, Sheringham, 50p. Exciting after-school club for children of primary school age. Games, competitions, craft, tuck shop and snacks as well as big screen Wii. Drop in after school. www.lighthousesheringham.org.

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’ The Cromer & Sheringham Brass Band, practice in Upper Sheringham Village Hall on a Thursday evening 7.45pm to 9.45pm. For Info contact Secretary Steve Askew 01263 838411. New players always welcome. Life Drawing - Thurs 7pm-10pm at St John Ambulance Hall, 6 Wyndham St, Sheringham. Adventurous evenings to explore drawing. Contact Peter 07860 568874 North Norfolk Different Strokes. Support, info, fun for younger stroke survivors. Fortnightly Tues 2.30 - 4.30 in Sheringham area. For details 01263 715952 / 821480 Sheringham Short Mat Bowls Club New Community Centre, Holway Rd, Sheringham., Mon 10am-12 noon. New members welcome. Eddy 01263 821774 or Pat 01263 823390 North Norfolk Speakers Club meets every other Wed, 7pm at N Walsham High School, Spencer Ave. Dates and further info visit www.nnsc.co.uk or contact Gillian tel. 01692 650250 Cromer Chamber Orchestra looking for players (no age limit) all sections woodwind, brass, strings. At Cromer High School Mon eve’s 7pm (school term). No audition 01263 511600 Fledgeling Music classes friendly, dynamic, energetic & fun. Unique experience your child will love! Ages 4 months to 4 years. FREE taster class, members pay only £4, younger siblings £2 babies of older siblings FREE. Paid half termly. 07500 221121 www.fledgelingmusic.co.uk, info@fledgelingmusic.co.uk 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: Jim on 01263 721043 Wandering Wailers Folk Club - Singaround and Skiffle and Jug Band Session. First Mon every month at Tyneside.8pm. All welcome. Free to all. Contact Pete Sanpher 01263 826911 Lift the Spirit with Circle Dance welcomes new dancers for traditional dance from around the world at the Quaker (Friends) Meeting House, Cremer Street 4th Friday each month, 2pm-4pm. No partner/experience necessary, suitable for all ages, friendly group, some live music, refreshments at half time. Suggested contribution £3 max. 01263 820034 or just turn up! Weybourne Folk Club meets 3rd Sunday every month at the Maltings Hotel, Weybourne 3-6 pm. All singers, musicians, poets and audience welcome. It's free. Further information from Tony Baylis 01263 588781 or 07518 735299 -email tonyandcarmen@btinternet.com Gresham Village Park Market & Carboot 1st Sun / month. Gates open to public 10am, stall holders and market traders 8am onwards. Pitches £5. Proceeds to raising money for the Play Park and Pavilion. Further details: tomtye@myway.com or on 07765633549. East Beckham Lane beside Gresham Village Church REME Association Cromer & District Branch meetings held on the 1st Wednesday of each month 2pm at Halsey House, Norwich Road, Cromer. Any ex-service personnel will always be welcome. 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 Sheringham Youth Choir - Aged 11-18 and enjoy singing? Then join us on Wed nights at 6pm in term time. Lighthouse Community Church, 62 Cromer Road, Sheringham. All welcome whether or not you attend the church. Contact Jenny Skivington 07900 246292 Stitch Together - Patchwork/Quilting Group – meet on the first & third Wednesday each month, 9.30am to 3.30pm at New Community Centre, Sheringham. Eileen 01263 821825 or see website http://www.stitch2gether.co.uk Sheringham & District Flower Club meet on 1st Thurs each month 7pm, St Andrews Church, Cromer Road, Sheringham. Hoppers Parent and Toddler Group meet at Gresham Village School on Thursdays in term time, 9.15- 11am. 0- 3 all welcome to our very friendly group. Telephone the school for further details 01263 577349 West Runton Social Club - Tuesday ‘Open Mic’ - sing/ play novice or semi professional all welcome 8pm), Wednesday Bingo - Eyes down around 8pm, Thursday Pool Night more players always wanted- home and away 7pm, Sunday Quiz night - 8.30 /9 pm. For other Entertainment see our notice board. Tel 01263 838866. Jam session last Sunday of every month 3.30pm, all musicians welcome’ CONTINUED ON PAGE 8...

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2014

schedule. She asked for members’ suggestions for classes which they felt would be popular and well supported.

On Thursday, 16 January the Sheringham Horticultural Society held their Annual General Meeting attended by fifty members.

Members were disappointed to learn that Greta and John Platten would be standing down from the committee and that both the Chairman and Treasurer had given twelve months notice of their own intention to step down from their posts. However there was the good news that three members had offered to join the committee.

After the formal business, the Chairman, Paddy Corden, reviewed the activities of 2013 and thanked all those who had helped the Society operate so successfully during the year especially those who had given extra support The first talk in 2014 will be ‘Working during his period of illness. He reported with Willow’ by Larry Grahame on 20 on the varied programme of events March and the Spring Show will be held members had enjoyed particularly the on Friday 11 April, both events to be in Clivia - one of the winning entries at last year’s Spring Show visit of Nick Hamilton who attracted a St Joseph’s Parish Centre commencing large audience to the first meeting to be at 7.30 pm. The schedule for the Spring the two shows which had been badly affected held in the Lighthouse Community Church Show will be circulated to members shortly. by the weather. Show Secretary, Jo Hayton, and that we could look forward to some very reported on the changes proposed for the next interesting evening meetings in 2014. Bob Wilkinson Annual Show which would now be just a one 01263 825364 The main disappointment was the low entry to day event with a revised and simplified

Big Country to play at Reepham Festival

Organisers of this year’s Reepham festival have announced that legendary rock band Big Country are to headline the two-day festival in August.

From 1983 onwards Big Country delivered a series of multi-million selling singles and albums including the classics In A Big Country, Wonderland, Fields of Fire and Look Away. The 1990s saw them touring with the likes of The Rolling Stones and The Who. In 1998 they opened for the Rolling Stones on their ‘Bridges To Babylon’ tour of Europe prompting Mick Jagger to comment that Big Country were ‘one of the best opening bands we ever had’. 2007 saw a reunion of the band accompanied by renewed success, endorsed by appearances at the Isle of Wight, T in the Park, Oxegen and V Festivals in 2011 and 2012. Last year saw a major tour with new bassist Derek Forbes,

ex-Simple Minds, who was voted Best Scottish Bass player of all time.

‘We’re really pleased to have been able to secure Big Country, especially when they are being scooped up by major festivals across the UK and Europe’ said Festival Chairman Steve Jenkins. ‘It just reinforces Reepham’s growing presence on the festival circuit. Reepham has a reputation for being able to bring in a well-known headline band each year - Big Country continues that tradition and will undoubtedly appeal to older and newer fans alike.’

Around fifteen bands and artists will be performing over the Festival weekend of 9th and 10th of August and ‘Early Bird’

tickets are on sale from Saturday 1st February priced at £17.50 instead of the full price of £20. Discounted camping tickets are also available for a limited period

‘We’re expecting even more people to buy in advance this year’ explained Steve Jenkins ‘partly because the event sold out in 2013 and we had to close the gates early, but also because Big Country are appearing – which has already attracted a lot of attention through social media such as Facebook and Twitter.’

Details of ticket prices can be found at www.reephamfestival.co.uk and can be bought from UEA Students’ Union at www.ueaticketbookings.co.uk 01603 508050 and at Soundclash, St Benedict’s Street, Norwich, Very Nice Things, Reepham and from Whitwell & Reepham Station.

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How Hill House, Ludham - Saturday 15 February: How Hill Winter Pudding Club 7pm £15 - the first of four seasonal pudding nights, designed for those with a sweet tooth. You will be served a soup course followed by four delicious homemade puddings and coffee

Diabetes UK North Norfolk Voluntary Group - our guest speaker

on Thursday 27 February will be Dave Wade, author of "Think Yourself Slim". The meeting starts at 7.30pm at Cromer Methodist Church Hall. For more info please contact Jackie or David on 01692 405492 or visit www.north-norfolk.diabetesukgroup.org

Weybourne Methodist Chapel Café Pop Inn. Wednesday 19 February 2pm - 4pm - A place to receive a

Eating Disorders Awareness Week 24 February – 2 March

Beat – the Norwich-based national eating disorders charity celebrates its 25th anniversary during 2014

2014 is extra special as awareness week marks the start of Beat’s 25th anniversary. Since 1989 we have been supporting those with an eating disorder as well as their family and friends, providing information through our Helplines, UK wide network of self help and support groups and online support; providing expert training and resources to professionals and schools; supporting and encouraging research and campaigning for better services and access to treatment.

To mark our special year on Wednesday 22 October we shall be holding a Memorial Service in Norwich Cathedral remembering those who’ve lost their lives to eating disorders. Attending will be family and friends from across the UK who’ve lost a loved one or experienced the distress these devastating illnesses can cause.

friendly welcome, and pots of tea and biscuits for a small donation. All welcome

Weybourne Good Companions in the Village Hall on Wednesday 26 February 2pm - 4pm - our birthday tea with a light hearted quiz master Duncan Westlake stopping us from falling asleep before we eat all the goodies! All for £2 all welcome

Sheringham History Group meeting on Wednesday 5 February at the Mo Musem at 7.30pm. The talk will be The Salvation Army in Sheringham presented by Major Alan Read. Members of the Sheringham History Group-free, visitors £1. Refreshments to follow

Cromer Society

Wednesday 5 February 10.30am, The Cottage Louden Road Cromer The Cromer Society Extended Lecture Course "Beyond The Potting Shed A Social History of the English Kitchen Garden" Presented by Charlotte Philcox

Wednesday 12 February 10.30am, The Cottage Louden Road Cromer

The Cromer Society Extended Lecture Course "Beyond The Potting Shed : A Social History of the English Kitchen Garden" Presented by Charlotte Philcox Wednesday 12 February 7pm

The Cromer Society Recorded Music Section "As You Like It" presented by Bill Bristow at The Suffield Park Bowls Club, Station Road, Cromer

Raising awareness is a serious matter, but it can be fun too. During the week we run our Sock it to Eating Disorders fundraising campaign and encourage people to get silly with their socks and raise funds for Beat. Supporters can hold silly The annual charity sale for the Canaan Christian Centre in Sheringham sock days at school or work, organise a sock themed bake sale or take part in a (which continues to help local families and those further afield) will be held sponsored event in in the Parish Hall, Cromer on Saturday 15 February from 9am – 2pm. bright and funny socks. This year the campaign Furniture, bric-a-brac, clothes, books, toys, etc will be available and is being supported by refreshments will be served. ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS CLASS ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS CLASS Britain’s Got Talent money raised from the sale will go towards bringing the young BALLROOM & LATIN DANCING BALLROOM &TheLATIN DANCING winners dance group orchestra thatpm visited north Norfolk last year, to Cromer. They Tuesday 25th February 5.30-6.30 pm March 5.30 - 6.30 Diversity.Wednesday 5thHungarian in turn Ave, will raise funds at their events for the children’s homes in Hungary. at The Atrium, Spencer North Walsham at the New Sheringham Community Centre For further The&youngest member is 9 and the eldest 17 and we are looking forward to Come and have fun & get active all at the Come and have fun get active all at the information email: their arrival in June. same time, couples or singles, all welcome same time, couples or singles, all welcome edaw@b-eat.co.uk To book (class numbers To book (class numbers limited) Please help uslimited) to make this a reality by coming to the sale. or visit outinformation more call:tel 01263 478372 Evelyn Smith (Director of the Canaan & find out more call: www.b-eat.co.uk & findFor Yvonne on 01692-404479 Yvonne on 01692-404479 (NATD/IDTA) Centre). (NATD/IDTA)

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6... Yoga Fit Classes at Sheringham Community Centre every Wednesday 7pm - 8pm cost £6 All abilities Contact Wyn 01263 825095/07570104671’ Ballroom & Latin Dance Classes every Tuesday, Beginner's 7 pm, Improver's 8 pm, at the Sheringham Community Centre, Holway Road, Sheringham. £6 each. Contact Yvonne 01692-404479 for further details. Sheringham Society - a variety of speakers, usually last Thursday of each month at 10.30am at St Joseph's Church Hall. Excel 2000 Aqua exercise classes at Splash Leisure Centre - Tuesdays at 9am, Thursdays at 10am, 9am in school holidays £4 per session. The Shannocks Club – a get together for people who are interested in the town and its past meet on the last Wednesday each month at 2.15pm at the Community Room, Huntley Crescent, off Pine Grove, Sheringham

Nordic Walking - Mondays 9.30 - 10.30 Beginners Nordic NW onlytechniques of Nordic walkWalking, Learning the basic ing.Mondays 11.30- 12.30 Wellness Nordic Walking, These classes are ideal for those with concerns about distance and pace. Various locations around Sheringham. For more details please contact Anita on 07867791034 or 01263 824110 Freestyle Fitness Yoga every Thursdays 5-6pm at the Sheringham Community Center £5.00. For more details please contact Anita on 07867791034 or 01263 824110 Upper Sheringham Beading Group - meets one Saturday a month, 1pm to 4 pm. Beginners' and more advanced classes available or bring your own beading project, friendly group welcomes new ladies. Contact Olga for details, 01263 514173 or olgaingram@aol.com Beachcombers Dining Club meets and dines on the 1st Monday each month at The Feathers Hotel, Holt at 7pm Alternate months we have a speakers on a wide variety of subjects. Anyone is most welcome to join us - for more details ring - Hazel 01263 838566 or Christine 01263 711502

NHS Cromer & District Retirement Fellowship meets every third Wednesday of every month between 2.30pm and 4pm at Cromer Hospital. For more information call Caroline Jennings on 01263 510002 or just come along Breathe Easy North Norfolk British Lung Foundation Support Group Meetings on the first Friday of every month 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Sheringham Community Centre Holway Road, Sheringham, Norfolk NR25 8NP TLC class total low impact conditioning a gentle exercise class for all abilities geared to the older person and based on gentle forms of bending, stretching and controlled breathing.Mondays 11am – 12noon at The Lighthouse Baptist Church, Cromer Road, Sheringham. For more information contact Anita on 07867791034 or 01263 824110 Weybourne Good Companions in the Village Hall – 4th Wednesday every month Weybourne non league carpet bowlers play Mondays 10am – 12noon and 2pm - 4pm in the Village Hall for £1-50 per session. A friendly club of two groups, experience welcome, but not essential. If you would like a game just come along to either or both sessions and meet us

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Dark wood oak corner unit 2 doors on bottom 2 shelves on upper H5`6" W2`2" wide D1`3" vgc £35 Tel 01263 761272 Roughton Electrolux fridge £20. Z bed £25. Sheringham Tel 07799 887626 Samsung Net book N145 plus black 1GB 10.1" screen complete with case Windows 7 Starter 5-6 hours battery life and built-in webcam £100. bought February 2012 original receipt Currys hardly used vgc Tel 01692 535670 or 07799 777862 Silver rings various sizes and prices. Sony Blu-Ray player with built in apps remote control and boxed £35ono. 3 Xbox 360 Kinnect games £7 for all three. Chinese umbrella ornament only £30. Tel 07804 771235 Unwanted gift Halo low fat fryer Very nearly new pine bedstead and base modern style £30. £25 Tel 01263 515836 or 07785 317307 Bunks £40. Doubles £50. Singles £25. All with mattress. Cot £20. Sheets £1. Pillowcases 25p. Duvet covers £1.50. Bedspreads £2. Electric organ and stool £30. Crockery cutlery and much more. Tel 01263 511681 2 seater sofa and matching armchair top quality beige corded velvet perfect condition £200ono Tel 01263 510002 Surround fire guard £10. Swan gas cooker black combined oven and grill electric mains ignition bayonet fitting good clean working order £30ono. Tel 01263 820203 Wind up grain sack lift truck 1950s wood and iron construction ideal for collector or garden display £50ono. Concrete fence post 9ft slotted intermediate 5in x 4in pointed top £9ono. Tel 01263 820363 Teac stereo/CD player inbuilt speakers as new bargain £25. Morphy Richards rotisserie/conventional table top oven very little used £30ono. Tel 01263 513394 Mahogany fire surround W50ins H44ins inside recess W41ins x H36ins top shelf L56ins x W8ins but this can be cut down for open fire or free standing one £48ono Tel 01263 761499 Britax Prince Group 1 car seat in black/grey vgc (only used by one child) suitable for travelling or switching between cars reclines £15 ono Tel 07795561158 Sheringham Mens black leather jacket chest 42"-44" £20ono. 4 Vauxhall wheel trims as new condition to fit 15" wheels £15ono. Tel 01263 820248 Small Hotpoint fridge £30ono Tel 01692 501176 Myers 3ft divan mattress and pine headboard excellent condition only used twice as new space needed buyer to collect £50ono Tel 01692 407377 Central heating boiler Baxi Solo 18HE high efficiency A rated condensing boiler with flue new in 2009 with user instructions £165 Tel: 07879 495919 or 01692 404402 Panasonic GX1 Micro four thirds camera body in black with Panasonic LVF2 viewfinder boxed complete in mint condition £280 will sell separately Tel 01692 500776 Single bed complete with mattress hardly been used free but will need collecting Tel 01692 406495

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Environment Agency job cuts puts our coast at risk, argues Labour...

North Norfolk Labour Party has criticised the Government over funding cuts which has led to 1,500 jobs being cut from the Environment Agency - weeks after the Prime Minister praised their efforts in North Norfolk. The organisation, which oversees flood and coast protection, is having to deal with government cuts to the Department for the Environment. The local Labour Party believe the move is putting public safety at risk, and have said that more investment in flood and coastal defences is vital, especially as it is predicted Britain will see more bad weather like was witnessed at the end of last year. The move came just weeks after MP Norman Lamb and the Prime Minister visited Wells praising the organisation and promising to do all they could to help communities affected. The Environment Agency issued nearly 7,000 flood alerts and warnings in 2012-13 – the largest number in its history. They are involved in maintaining rivers, deploying sandbags, and giving flooding warnings. Denise Burke, Labour’s Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for North Norfolk, said “Successive governments learned the lessons of the 1953 floods by investing in coastal defences, but that work could be undone by these cuts. Central government must reconsider its decision to cut funding to the Environment Agency and invest appropriately in robust emergency responses as well as fund the costly clear- up operations. Damage caused by the surge at Local MPs who supported these cuts are putting costcutting ahead of public safety and the economy of North Sheringham promenade in December 2013 taken by Callum Ringer Norfolk. We need collective action through central and local government to protect our communities.”

CQC dementia inspection programme

Following last month’s G8 Summit on dementia, Norman Lamb MP is calling on his constituents to share their personal experience of care for people living with the condition, to help inform a ground-breaking national programme of inspections which is being led by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The CQC is undertaking 150 inspections of care homes and acute hospitals across England until the spring of 2014. The findings will help paint a picture of how people with dementia are cared for with a view to improving the quality of care for people with the condition. People can share their experiences with the CQC in the following ways: • by email at dementiafeedback@cqc.org.uk • by telephone on 03000 61 61 61 or • online via a webform CQC is also working with local groups to gather people’s experiences including: Age UK, Dementia Action Alliance, Regional Voices, Dementia Advocacy Network and the Race Equality Foundation.

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With Spring now fast approaching, it is time to make that important decision to get your cat neutered to avoid unwanted pregnancies and having to find homes for the resulting kittens or place them into our care because homes cannot be found (we had 153 kittens in care last year). Obviously it is important that the female cats are neutered but equally so to neuter the males who will travel miles to find an unneutered female and consequently take the risk of being hit by a car on busy roads or contacting FIV or FELV from other unneutered toms. This is born out from our recent experiences as at present we have three cats in care, all male, all with FIV, and all have come into care as strays, although it is obvious they have had homes in the past as they were all very friendly and affectionate. As they have very likely strayed from their original homes in search of females and got into fights with infected cats, they will now all need new indoor homes either as the only cat or with other cats infected with FIV. Bombadier, Jude and Granville are all such lovely cats and if only their owners had got them neutered, perhaps this would not have happened.

Last year, as is usual, we received a grant from our Head Office to pay/help pay for neutering cats where the owner could not afford to, but

this had all been spent by April. All help with neutering from May to December came from branch funds. Although we are happy to help with the cost of neutering (both females £26, and males - £20) we hope that people who can afford to pay for this will do so. It takes a lot of time and effort to raise money for the branch and we need to ensure the money is spent in an appropriate manner.

Percy - this little black cat with the white medallion is the only one of his litter still in care. He is lovely friendly lad so hopefully will get a home soon.

As I prepared this article I heard from Stephanie that she had just taken in seven cats (a mum and six 9 month old kittens) plus five 4 week old kittens and the next day a further five kittens would be coming into care from another household. If only their owners had got the cats neutered! There is now “no more room at the inn”.

If you are looking for a cat or kitten please give a call on 01692 535858. Alternatively you can visit www.cats.org.uk/northwalsham for a description and photographs of the cats before giving us a call on the above number to find out where any particular cat is being fostered. If however you are interested in receiving help to neuter your cat/kitten please ring 07880 256948 (to see if you are eligible for a voucher).

Walking in a Winter Wonderland

Caring for your dog is a year round job, but in the cold weather we need to pay extra attention to the health and wellbeing of our four legged friends. Here are our top tips on keeping your dog in tip top condition during the winter months:

• Grab your coat and walk off the winter blues. Although you may not feel like going for a walk on dark wintry mornings and evenings, try to maintain a regular routine as the exercise will keep you both, happy, healthy and fit. • Be seen. Always wear reflective clothing to

make yourself visible in the dark. The same applies to your dog; invest in a reflective dog coat, collar or lead.

• Prevent sore paws. Rock salt is used to melt ice on footpaths and may irritate the paw pads, always rinse and dry your dog's feet when you get home to avoid cracked, sore pads.

• Stop snow balls. The fur between the toes should be kept short to avoid uncomfortable snow balls forming when out on a wintery walk.

• Wrap up warm. Older dogs or those with short, fine coats will especially feel the cold; consider keeping them warm in a cosy dog coat.

• Feeling thirsty? Don’t let your dog drink from puddles; they could contain traces of Antifreeze which is poisonous. It smells and tastes good to your dog, but it can be lethal.

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• Be safe not sorry. Always consult your Vet if you are concerned about your dog’s health.

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News from the White Horse Overstrand with Head Chef Nathan Boon

We are already half way through the month of January and we have started planning our Mothers Day Luncheon, but first we have to complete our preparations for Valentine’s Day, which this year is on a Friday.

We will of course be offering our usual romantic Valentines Day Menu and this year extending the celebrations to the 15th with a special Sharers Menu served in the bar and again offering our Valentines Menu as well as our as usual Evening Restaurant Menu.

To add to the atmosphere we have live music in the bar on the Friday and Saturday night.

We have also arranged a special pre- and post-Pantomime Menu for the Overstrand Pantomime ‘Sleeping Bewty’ which is being staged at the Parish Hall on the 20th - 22nd February 7.30pm as part of our charity fund-raising events for Nelson’s Journey.

It should be a really fun evening and we thought it would be a good idea to offer

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a special meal deal by way of a thank you to both the audience and of course the ‘thespians’, many of whom are regulars at the White Horse.

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Norfolk teenagers shoot their way to success

Three North Norfolk teenagers will take part in a month long tour of Canada as a result of their team selection to the Great Britain Cadet Rifle Team, ‘The Athelings’.

George Anderson, Bryony Fraser-Burn, and Adam Partridge, all secured places on the team to tour Canada which will take place in August this year. The students are senior members of the Rifle Club at Gresham’s School in Holt and they will be following in the footsteps of their Club Captain, Clare Mawson, who toured with the Athelings in 2013.

George Anderson, 17 from Holt, has been shooting with the Club for five years and has considerable international experience under his belt. In small-bore shooting he has represented England in the annual British Schools Home International match for the past three years and has also shot for the combined British Schools team in the postal match against New Zealand Schools. George has also been selected as a reserve for the full Norfolk County smallbore rifle team. In full-bore shooting, George had the great honour of captaining the UK Cadets in the Inter-Services Long Range match at Bisley in 2012.

Bryony Fraser-Burn, 17 also from Holt, has excelled during her four years in the Club and still has one more year to go at the very top of schools shooting. Bryony has achieved a huge amount in the sport already. She is currently a member of the senior Norfolk County small-bore team and the Norfolk County ladies

team. She has represented the British Schools in the International postal match against New Zealand and shoots for the Scottish Schools ‘A’ team in the annual Home International match.

Having already toured the Channel Islands with the UK Cadets in 2013, Bryony is very much looking forward to touring Canada in 2014. She is very experienced when it comes to shooting against the Canadian Cadets, having shot in the AG Bell match against them at Bisley in 2012 and was reserve for the same match in 2013. She had a very successful Imperial Meeting at Bisley, in 2013, where she made it through to both the second stages of the Queen’s Prize and the St. Georges. She was the top cadet in the first stage of the Queen’s Prize with a score of 105.14 out of 105.21. The Queen's Prize is generally regarded as the most coveted prize in the shooting world.

Adam Partridge, 17 from Catfield, also has an equally impressive history in the sport. He has

represented the British Schools in the International postal match against New Zealand and has shot for England ‘A’ in the Home International match for the past couple of years. It is with the full-bore rifle, at Bisley, that Adam has really excelled. He has shot in the Inter-Services Short and Long Range matches, at the Imperial, in both 2012 and 2013. He already has plenty of experience of shooting against the Canadian Cadets having been a member of the AG Bell team in both 2012 and 2013. Adam was also selected to shoot for the UK Cadets on their tour of the Channel Islands back in 2012. One of his biggest shooting achievements to date was qualifying for the final of Her Majesty The Queen’s Prize at last year’s Imperial Meeting. Only 100 of the world’s top shooters make it into the final each year and it is exceptionally rare for a Cadet to achieve this.

All three will take up their duties at the Imperial Meeting at Bisley, in July. As Athelings they will shoot against the Royal Canadian Army Cadets in the UK leg of the Rex Goddard match, and will also be competing for selection for the UK Cadets team that compete against the same team in the AG Bell.

The team then spend the whole of August in Canada, taking part in the Dominion of Canada Rifle Association meeting at Connaught Ranges, Ottawa. They will shoot in both individual and team competitions, including the second stage of the Rex Goddard match.

“Jumble-Up” comes to Sheringham on Saturday 8th March

The Oddfellows Hall is going to be the venue for a brand new take on the old fashioned jumble sale.

On offer will be the opportunity for buyers to come along and rummage through the high quality used good, vintage clothing, collectables, music and much more.

There will be teas, coffees and homemade cakes available and a great atmosphere to hunt a bargain!

Hurry! If you would like to secure a table to sell your used/vintage treasures and clothing, please contact JEANNIE on 07799 860867 TODAY!

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RNLI to launch national WW1 touring exhibition featuring inspirational lifeboat rescues The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is to feature six inspirational lifeboat rescues within its national touring exhibition entitled Hope in the Great War, commemorating the centenary of World War One (WW1). The free-to-attend charity exhibition, funded by Arts Council England, will honour the bravery of RNLI volunteers who risked their lives to save others during WW1 by raising awareness of six relatively unknown heroic lifeboat rescues.

Open to the public from 4 February to 28 February at the RNLI’s Henry Blogg Museum in Cromer, Hope in the Great War will start a 4-year tour of RNLI and other museums and of RNLI lifeboat stations. Hope in the Great War will highlight the extraordinary achievements of ordinary people who volunteered for the RNLI throughout the war years, conveying a sense of hope as many lives were saved at sea by the charity. The exhibition offers an ideal way for families and young children to learn about the work of RNLI volunteers during WW1 and will feature a play area for younger children.

on 9 January 1917.

• The 1914 Whitby RNLI lifeboat rescue of the wrecked hospital ship HMHS Rohilla which saw 144 people saved from the sea.

• Fraserburgh RNLI lifeboat’s rescue of the steamer SS Glenravel which saw 14 people saved from the sea on 8 August 1915.

• RNLI Port Eynon lifeboat’s service to the Dunvegan that took place 1 January 1916.

The exhibition was made possible by an Arts Council England grant of £78,200 awarded to the RNLI in order to share more widely the role of the charity’s coastal community volunteers during WW1 to help mark the centenary.

• The saving of 20 lives from the tanker Ponus on 3 November 1916 by Falmouth RNLI lifeboat crew and service men.

• The rescue of 23 survivors from the SS Alondra which was wrecked on the Kedge Rock off Baltimore on 29 December 1916 by Baltimore volunteers together with two Royal Naval trawlers.

The RNLI has been working with local community groups to create inspirational artworks that interpret their own local lifesaving story. These items, including a giant jigsaw, a podcast and an animation, will be included in the exhibition and allow the fullest story of the rescues to be told nationally, in an interactive and engaging manner.

The lifeboat services to feature within the exhibition include:

• Cromer RNLI lifeboat’s rescue of the Pyrin and Fernebo, which saw 33 people saved from the sea

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Have a heart and donate for cancer patients in need

With thousands of cancer patients receiving blood transfusions every year, NHS Blood and Transplant is challenging people to make a date to donate to mark this year’s World Cancer Day.

On 4 February people from around the world will join together to dispel the myths around cancer for World Cancer Day.

Many people who develop cancer have a need for red blood cell or platelet transfusions during their treatment. Cancer patients may develop anaemia (a reduction in the number of red blood cells in their blood) or have a reduced number of platelets in their blood (the clotting cells which prevent bleeding). This can be due to the cancer or its treatment, including chemotherapy and radiotherapy. A blood transfusion can give a patient more energy and improve the quality of their life.

Derek Carr, NHS Blood and Transplant’s Lead Donor Relations Manager for the Anglia area, said “With platelets only having a shelf life of seven days and red cells having a shelf life of 35 days, patients depend on the generosity of blood and platelet donors to provide the vital transfusions they need.

“World Cancer Day is a good time to remember that blood is not only given in accident and emergency situations but also for patients undergoing surgery and receiving treatment for cancer and blood diseases. With around 7,000 units of blood needed every day, I would encourage both new and returning donors to make a date to roll up their sleeve and donate.”

Once blood has been donated, it is broken down into individual components including red cells and platelets. Platelets can also be collected separately from donors using special machines at 24 centres across England.

To find out if there is a blood donation centre near you or to book an appointment at any of the above sessions, call 0300 123 23 23 or visit www.blood.co.uk

Anyone aged between 17-65, weighing more than 50 kg (7 stone 12lbs) and in general good health could potentially start saving lives by becoming a blood donor. There is no upper age limit for donors who have donated in the last two years.

North Norfolk Railway: AN IMPORTANT STATEMENT

In the light of a recent press release from the promoters of the Norfolk Orbital Railway project, North Norfolk Railway plc has issued the following statement to correct any misconception:-

The North Norfolk Railway owns the line between Sheringham and Holt station, and will not in any way compromise the operation of heritage trains. It is the NNR's firm intention and strategy to continue to present the past as a vibrant attraction in the present, as one of the UK's leading preserved railways. The NNR

is broadly sympathetic to the aims of the promoters of the Norfolk Orbital Railway, but will never allow the heritage railway to be downgraded in any way. With a record number of 157,800 passengers carried in 2013, the NNR is making a valuable contribution to tourism and the economy of the region.

Record Passenger Numbers on Poppy Line Record passenger numbers last year on the North Norfolk Railway have now been confirmed.

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The Poppy Line carried 157,800 passengers in 2013, a rise of 6% over 2012 and an all-time record for the line. The previous best was 150,497 in 2011. General Manager Trevor Eady said "Our volunteers and staff have produced an outstanding result, especially given the year's constraints on disposable income and a weather-hit Spring Gala at the start of the season. Key factors in the performance were an excellent August, and record traffic levels at Day Out With Thomas in May, the summer Steam Gala, and the September '40s Weekend."

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Dear Margaret,

In response to the letter from Mrs Peta Jellis in issue 382, I would like to point out that if she wants good quality locally grown vegetables may I suggest that she looks no further than in the three excellent local greengrocers in Sheringham.

As for a decent coffee shop may I suggest that she calls in at The Mulberry Tearooms in Station Road (in the passage next to Papworth’s Butchers) where she will find very good freshly made tea and coffee, fresh homemade cakes, scones and food, pleasant surroundings and staff, china cups and saucers and comfy chairs. Yours sincerely, Mrs Hazel Harris, Sheringham

Dear Margaret,

Having lived in London for many years and travelled regularly on the Tube one learns that the best way to deal with attention seekers is to ignore them. Mrs Jellis is one such offender and it would have been more effective had she been treated in this manner. Why would anyone travel to another town in order to malign it? If one has the means to buy a second home, then it follows that there must be means to sell it, so why put up with such discomfort?

Of course, it is understandable that the comments have provoked such a large amount of reaction. I am of the same opinion as most of your correspondents; the town and the services provided are delightful. And Tesco’s presence here is not the eyesore that I feared, quite the reverse.

As for Costa, I frequently enjoyed coffee there with a colleague, who was addicted. Visiting our daughter, however, over the festive period, the family went to one of the Basingstoke branches and the coffee was disgusting.

So, Mrs Jellis, be careful what you wish for; enjoy what you have here, particularly the 90% Council Tax and if you can refrain from spouting any more nonsense, then I’m sure that the good people of Sheringham can put up with you. If not, may I suggest that you return to the Culinary Paradise that is Northamptonshire that helped give the nation those dining oases – the Motorway Cafes? Kind Regards, Ron Ramsay, Sheringham

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Dear Margaret,

It seems staggering that January's cabinet meeting at North Norfolk District Council has been cancelled due to a "lack of business".

Individuals in the Tory administration have privately said much of the key decision making at the council goes on in these meetings, so I'm surprised they have found nothing to talk about at such an important time.

What's worse is that the administration explained on Twitter the decision was made in the middle of December - seemingly days after the floods hit the coastal areas of our district. What sort of message does this send out to the communities wanting more action on flood defences from both council and the government? The council will also shortly decide where the axe will fall for the next round of budget savings - which includes negotiations over our towns CCTV systems - these meetings should be used to give the public an opportunity to have their say before the final decisions are taken.

There is no word on whether allowances will be deducted for the reported shortage of business to deal with. Jono Read, Holt

Dear Margaret,

I am a Post Graduate student studying for an MSc in Environmental Management (Business) with Sheffield Hallam University, and I live in Dersingham, near Kings Lynn.

I am conducting some research for my final dissertation research project , so that I can finally produce a 15000 word report / dissertation and I am researching the potential social, ecological , environmental and economical impacts ( both positive and negative ) of Wave Energy Conversion Technology, when compared to Offshore Wind Turbine technology. I am particularly looking at a case study which compares Scira Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Turbine Array with Wave Energy Conversion Technology.

I have attached a link below for a 10 question survey and would like to request that people in the local community please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire.

There are only 10 questions and will literally take a couple of minutes to complete. The survey is completely anonymous, and also will only be used for my research purposes with the University.

The University has a strict ethics code and code of conduct for carrying out such surveys and I have strictly followed this process.

I greatly appreciate your help with this, and you will hopefully find the survey very interesting.

Please note : there are only 100 responses available in the survey, so it is first come first served , and I sincerely apologise in advance if you have not been able to complete the survey.

Thanks very much and best regards,

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District Council offices to accommodate County Council Northern Area Children’s Services team Agreement has been reached for members of Norfolk County Council’s Northern Area Children’s Services team to be accommodated in North Norfolk District Council’s (NNDC) offices in Cromer.

In April, staff from the County Council’s Northern Area Children’s Services team will move from their current office, primarily in North Walsham, to their new base in Cromer.

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NNDC Leader Tom FitzPatrick said “This is excellent news for everyone involved. Basing the Northern Area Children’s Services team in Cromer will make it much easier for District and County Council staff to work together for the benefit of vulnerable families living in this part of Norfolk.

“It also makes sound economic sense. The District Council has streamlined its operation to become more efficient at what it does and now employs fewer staff, while continuing to maintain our front-line services, so we have space available in our Cromer offices. We have agreed a 10 year lease with the County Council, at a commercial rent. As well as being good for our residents, his agreement will also be a more efficient use of public assets. We look forward to working more closely with our County Council colleagues at all levels in the future.”

James Joyce, Cabinet Member for Safeguarding Children at Norfolk County Council, said “This is good move which will benefit families in North Norfolk, as it means both councils will be able to work more closely together to support those in need.

“We want to work collaboratively with our partners wherever possible to share resources and make the best use of taxpayers’ money. This move will also give staff the opportunity to work in modern, open plan offices, making it easier to share information and work more efficiently.”

Cromer Youth Hub and Halsey House Care Home Get Together

On 7 December a group of young people from Cromer’s Youth Hub visited elderly residents at Halsey House. The British Legion funded care home for ex-forces personnel were delighted to have the group visit on the Saturday morning in their games room. The group of six young people spent time playing board games and swapping winning tips with residents, and getting to know each other. The North Norfolk Youth Hubs project, funded by the county’s Youth Advisory Board, assists young people in having more involvement within their communities. Young people take the lead role in coming up with ideas for projects, and organising themselves so that the activities run smoothly. Youth Worker, Will Mills, said “This project was a fantastic example of how much young people can contribute to their communities. Their energy, ideas and enthusiasm is really inspiring. I’m excited to see what they come up with next.”

Halsey House residents enjoyed the opportunity to spend quality time with young people, and the group are planning another visit in a few weeks’ time. Halsey House will be having some inspiring, regular visitors!

If you or a young person you know aged 13-18 would like to get involved in any of the Youth Hubs in Cromer, Sheringham, Mundesley or Stalham. Then contact the lead Youth Workers Will Mills williammills@map.uk.net 07876 864 281 or Hannah Garrard hannahgarrard@map.uk.net 07876 864 282

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Norfolk school sings their way to National Choral Competition finals

The Chapel Choir at Gresham’s Prep School in Holt, made up of children aged 8 to 12 years, were recently selected as one of the top sixteen junior choirs in the country, enabling them to compete at the final of Barnardo’s Choral Competition on 3 March.

This is the first time the Chapel Choir has entered this competition and the children were delighted to be told they had been selected to perform at the Barbican Centre in London. A panel of judges will be chaired by Douglas Coombes MBE, composer, conductor and music consultant of the BBC Songs of Praise school choir competition.

The winning choirs from the competition will

be invited to sing at Barnardo’s Young Supporters’ Concert on 6 June at the Royal Albert Hall, London.

Nathan Waring, Director of Music at Gresham’s Prep School and conductor of the choir said “This is a marvellous achievement for the young choir who have only been singing together for one term. They work very hard in rehearsals to achieve the highest possible standard of singing – and have a lot of fun as well. The choir are not only looking forward to singing at the Barbican this term, but also

visiting the chapel of King’s College Cambridge and performing in our weekly school chapel services and concerts.”

Students and staff at Beeston Hall School celebrate with their Grade One certificates after mammoth music challenge They can make music

The Grade-one-athon, music challenge at Beeston Hall School has culminated in 26 members of staff passing their Grade One music certificate, which they duly received in January.

Emma Dale, the school’s Director of Music, initiated the Grade-one-athon last November when staff began learning musical instruments they had never played before. Their target was to pass Grade One in their chosen instrument in ten weeks – with the help of a pupil tutor.

“It was a hard few weeks,” says head teacher Robin Gainher. “We had to fit in our music lessons and practice around our daily teaching duties. But we’ve done it and are proud.”

It wasn’t just about having fun, Beeston Hall School was raising money for About With Friends, a Cromer-based charity that works to support children and young people with learning difficulties in North Norfolk.

Both staff and pupils have found the experience extremely rewarding and some staff are quite taken with their newly acquired skill. Several staff were so struck with their achievements that they intend to carry on to Grade Two and beyond including Robin’s wife, Ali, who is working towards her Grade 2 Singing Exam already!

St Andrew's Methodist Church Ladies’ Association

We were all deeply saddened at the loss of Jackie Starling and she will be greatly missed by all her friends. Our hearts go out to her husband and all the family.

On 14 January we enjoyed an evening of Bingo, arranged by Linda. On 28 January we will have a talk by Matthew Smith and on 11 February we will welcome Margaret Mitchell with her "Life in embroidery". 25 February will be a social evening in the Church Hall, Cromer Road, Sheringham 7.45 for 8pm.Visitors are always very welcome.

“So far we’ve raised £950, which is brilliant,” says Gainher. “We are planning reciprocal visits between our pupils and similar aged About with Friends members where we can all share music activities.”

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Are you friendly and outgoing? Do you have a few hours to spare per month?

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Action for Children’s Norfolk Independent Visitor Service is looking for volunteers to befriend young people who are looked after by Norfolk Children’s Services and who have little or no contact with their families.

Young people who are in care, experience huge change in their lives, can be very isolated and emotionally vulnerable. Volunteers act as adult role models and enable children to have someone who is outside of ‘the system’ in their life. Someone who is there just for them.

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to take their young person out on trips and visits to places such as the beach, cinema and zoo or they often simply have a kick around in the park or sit and chat together over a coffee.

You don’t have to have experience to volunteer you just need to be committed to the improving the life of children and have some free time on a regular basis.

For more information please contact Steph at the Norfolk Independent Visitors Service on 01362 697537 or 07843345740, or e-mail: independentvisitors.norfolk@actionforchildren.org.uk Website: www.actionforchildren.org.uk Sheringham Independent 384 February 1st 2014

Top Class pianist and Orchestra to visit North Norfolk The New Year sees the continuation of a wonderful subscription series of concerts at Gresham’s Auden Theatre in Holt.

For Bach lovers, Wednesday 5 February is a date to keep clear as pianist Angela Hewitt, along with Julia Schröder (violin) and Andrea Oliva (flute) perform and all-Bach programme a few days before performing the same concert in Wigmore Hall. We are delighted to have a sneak preview and to have persuaded such a world-class performer to come to the Auden!

A week later on Wednesday 12 February, the European Union Chamber Orchestra with their

flamboyant leader Hans-Peter Hofmann and oboist Arco van Zon return for the third time to work with our strings players and also this year, with the Choir. Haydn’s Little Organ Mass, Elgar and Vivaldi will ensure another wonderful concert from this renowned chamber orchestra.

KELLING PROBUS CLUB

On Thursday 16 January at The Dales Hotel, Upper Sheringham, Vice-Chairman Tony O’Shea welcomed 21 Members, our two speakers and two guests. He called for a one minute silence in honour of Geoffrey Goodman, our Hon. Sec., who sadly passed away on Sunday 12 January. Our guest speakers were Colin Seal, aided by his grandson Ian, who gave a fascinating talk and slideshow on the subject of community art. Colin is the artist who painted the murals on the Sheringham sea-wall. He was originally a sign-writer and had moved to America where he lived for 18 years, in Florida and Alaska. It was here that he had developed the technique of air-brush painting the sides of a bus, eventually using a vinyl wraparound so that the painting could be removed without trace. He had to stop painting life-like views of the interior of a loaded truck on its (closed) tail doors because of the concern of followers that items were about to drop off! An example of his bus-painting can be seen on our local streets in “Postcards from Sheringham”.

Full details of the Subscriptions concerts can be found on www.greshams.com and for tickets call the Auden Box Office on 01263 713444. The cost of the full series is only £55, or tickets can be purchased separately. All concerts take place at 8pm in the Auden Theatre. With four concerts remaining in the series (other performers include cellist Raphael Wallfisch and the Isimsiz Trio), it is still cost effective to buy a subscription ticket and be sure of seats at these great concerts.

For further information about anything in this release email Fiona Ross, Music Administrator at Gresham’s at fross@greshams.com.

On matters of Club business, the Vice Chairman thanked Terry Penrose for taking over temporarily as Hon Sec and for arranging the Christmas Ladies luncheon at Sheringham Golf Club which was a tremendous success. Members have been invited to a meeting with the Cromer & Sheringham Probus Club on Tuesday 4 March at The Links Hotel for lunch and a talk by David Clayton, and Ken Murray circulated a list of four possible outings for 2014. Our speaker next month will be Barbara Miller who will talk about “Victorian Norwich” - if you would like to join us, please contact Kevin Clingo on 01263 824624.

Colin has lived in Sheringham for eight years and has turned his attention to murals in public places where local residents, especially children, can become involved. His work on the sea-front, the clock tower, the bus shelter and many other local structures is well known. Colin and Ian described their plans for a Viking Festival on 22-23 Feb to commemorate the establishment of a settlement at Upper Sheringham, thought to be named after the Danish warlord Scira. Clive Mitchell thanked them for an excellent presentation.

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LEARNING DISABILITIES (FAKENHAM, HOLT) We are looking for people that are positive, flexible, friendly, reliable, trustworthy and committed.

Community Support Workers – Day and/or Night shifts: To support FEMALE TENANTS with learning disability - previous experience not essential as we provide comprehensive induction and training. (HOLT & FAKENHAM). Team Leaders – must have previous experience and NVQ level 2 / 3 or equivalent.

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Sheringham Medical Practice Patient Participation Group (PPG)

Sheringham PPG is very pleased to be able to share with you some of the highlights of 2013 – ‘A Year in the life of Sheringham Medical Practice’.

• PPG and Practice meet and agree design of patient survey which the, then, local Primary Care Trust (PCT) describe as ‘exemplary’. (January)

• Practice Patient survey shows an increase of satisfaction between 8-14% on the previous survey, with the majority of satisfaction being over 90%. (March)

• Launch of a new computer system where our medical records subject to patient consent can be shared with other health care professionals especially Hospitals. (April). • National patient experience survey results show substantive improvements for Sheringham (June).

• Staff participation in Crab and Lobster Festival (June) • ‘Disney’ float at Sheringham & Cromer Carnival (August)

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• Open day at the surgery – to be an annual event.

• Effective flu vaccine campaign with over 75% of patients aged over 65 years being immunised. PPG helped at ‘Superflu’ clinics.(October)

• End of year National Patient Experience survey show yet again an increase in patient satisfaction. (December)

These highlights have been taken from the Practice’s Newsletter which is now available at reception within the surgery, Boots and Lloyd’s Pharmacy and Sheringham Library.

Patient Participation refers to patients who are taking an active interest in healthcare which gives you, the local people a say in how our services are planned, developed and evaluated, by developing a good working relationship with the Practice staff and GPs. The PPG is planning to start a virtual group soon so that we can make contact with as many patients as possible either by email or telephone.

We need and value the input from a wide range of patients.

If you would like to know more about your PPG then ask at reception in the surgery or ring Noel Gant Tel 01263 825538 if you have something you want to say.

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The Sheringham & Cromer Lions Club

The Sheringham & Cromer Lions Club were formed in April 2011 and as we were only few in number we had to be a Branch Club of Taverham & District Lions Club. But I am pleased to announce that on 24 October 2013 we were granted our Charter which means that we are a fully functioning Club in our own right.

The aim of Lions Clubs is to provide financial and physical support in the community in which it is based. This may come in many forms and is usually requested to provide funds for some need where somebody or organisation cannot provide the funds themselves. An example of this is where a disabled person, by needing a different wheelchair because of a change in their circumstances, will need a different or modified shed to store the chair. The Lions have not only provided funds for the modification but undertook to see the work done. The pool of funds to support the help we offer is raised by holding street collections, attending fetes etc. with our Lion Tombola

Stall, Bric-a-Brac Stall etc. Also by holding Quiz & Chips evenings etc. Being a lion is not all work we also have a very active social side where we arrange Theatre trips, Brewery visits, Darts or Carpet Bowls evenings etc.

Throughout the year Lion Clubs collect used spectacles through a network of spectacle boxes in local chemists and hospital. Most of the recycled glasses are distributed to people in need in developing countries where they will have the greatest impact. The Sheringham & Cromer Lions like other Lions Clubs support the Lions Recycle for Sight program and we have collecting boxes in Lloyd's Chemist, Sheringham and Cromer Hospital. So please if you have some old pairs of glasses in your dresser drawers or in an old desk that you no longer need please pop them into one of our collecting boxes or you can call Lion Brian on the number below and we can arrange collection. We also collect hearing aids.

Another ongoing scheme that many Lions Clubs operate is Message in a Bottle (MIB).

Sheringham History Group

At our first meeting for 2014, an excellent presentation about the newly named Sheringham Shoal Wind Farm, was given by Ms. Kay Reeve, team assistant to management for the firm.

The name change from Scira Wind Farm became effective January, 2014 with the ownership split 50% Statkraft and 50% Statoil.

The construction phase began onshore, laying cables and building power stations. There followed laying offshore cables, and the installation of two substations and 88 wind turbines offshore. As each turbine was installed it began producing electricity. This power is sent to one of two offshore substations, to regional grid at Salle and from there to the National Grid at Norwich.

Just as the construction was built efficiently the location at Sheringham Shoal was chosen for cost effectiveness. The Norfolk sea wind is constant and often high, the depth of the water is shallow which means less need for deep drilling for the turbines, also shipping lanes and fishing less affected. The electricity generated by The Sheringham Shoal Wind Farm is enough to power 220,000 homes.

The UK has been the leader in offshore wind farms since October 2008 with as much capacity already installed as the rest of the world combined. For more information and newsletters visit the Sheringham Shoal visitor centre at The Mo Museum on the seafront. You may also

The idea of this is that we can supply you, completely free, with a small container which you can put in the fridge. The container will have inside it a form which you complete with your details of any health problems you may have and also details of medications you are taking. We also supply two small green stickers - you put one of these on your fridge door and the other on or near your front door. Should anything happen to you and the paramedics or other emergency services have to call they will look for these stickers and go to the fridge so that they are made aware of your health problems. If you would like a MIB please feel free to call Lion Brian on the number below.

If you would like us to collect some spectacles or would like a MIB or just like to see what we do or are interested in becoming a Lion please contact Lion Brian on 01263 821276 or email brihaz@btinternet.com.

view the wind farm from a high-powered telescope located in the special viewing tower.

The Sheringham History Group would like to thank Ms. Kay Reeve for her information packed talk about a mammoth futuristic project that will undoubtedly echo through local and UK history.

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