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Issue no 458 February 25th 2017

Crab & Lobster Festival hands out grants totalling £5,080 to community groups across Cromer and Sheringham The Cromer and Sheringham Crab & Lobster Festival has proudly handed over grants totalling £5,080 to local charities and organisations.

The money, raised from the sale of more than 100 decorated beach huts at last year’s Festival auction, was distributed between 25 groups.

Representatives from each organisation were joined by members of the Festival’s committee at a presentation on Sunday 29 January at The Constantia in East Runton.

Festival Chairman Tony Shipp opened the presentation by thanking all those who had helped make the Festival and auction in 2016 such a success.

The organisations who received grants from the scheme were: The Cromer Mardlers, Sheringham in Bloom, Back to the Drawing Board, Sing Your Heart Out, Ladybird Pre-School Nursery, Playing for Cake, Love for Leo, Sheringham Museum, Banningham Defibrillator Fund, Cromer Christmas Lights Volunteers, 1st Cromer Sea Scouts, Continued on page 4...

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Continued from front cover... Friends of North Lodge Park, Cromer RNLI, Waveney Stardust Trust, National Coastwatch Institution – East Runton, Cromer Academy, Cromer Exhibition Foundation, Sheringham Woodfields School, Cromer Carnival Security Team, Sheringham Playpark Revamp, Roughton Under 5s Playgroup, Cromer Girl Guiding, Sheringham and Cromer Choral Society and Cromer and District Garden Society. On receiving their grant, 1st Cromer Sea Scouts said “This grant will help us enormously towards the much needed refurbishment of our very dilapidated Scout Headquarters kitchen. We've been raising funds towards this for a few years and we have at last almost reached our goal. We would like to thank the Festival for awarding us this grant." Many of the projects which were successful will be working will local children including 1st Cromer Sea Scouts (funding to refurbish the hall), Sheringham Woodfields School (funding to introduce sensory lighting), Cromer Girl Guiding (funding for hall maintenance) and Cromer & District Garden Society (funding their annual Schools Garden Competition). Cromer Exhibition Foundation will use their grant to provide grants to Cromer schoolchildren who are going on to Further or Higher Education to help with course materials. Festival Chairman Tony Shipp said “This year’s grants help to continue the Festival’s tradition of raising money for local charities through the Annual Charity Auction and we are delighted that so many local community groups will benefit from them. “The date of the launch and details of this year’s trail will be announced in the next few weeks. All organisations and businesses who supported the Crab & Lobster Festival Art Trail last year are to be thanked for their support and will be contacted in the near future. It is hoped that they will continue this in the coming year.” Over the past three years, the Crab & Lobster Festival has donated over £35,000 to local charities. At a time when fundraising is an uphill challenge, voluntary and community groups are more important than ever before and these grants will really help at a grassroots level. The Festival will be announcing details of their annual art trail for 2017 in the coming weeks. In 2017 the Festival will run 20-21 May.

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After a brief spell away from the helm, North Norfolk Speakers Club (NNSC) is delighted to welcome back President Stuart Richards, who is looking forward to guiding the club in a new direction.

At its meeting on Wednesday 1 February, North Norfolk Speakers Club was chartered under the affiliation of the Association of Speakers Clubs (ASC), a UK based group of speaking clubs www.speakersclubs.uk

NNSC welcomed ASC Past National President Lindsay Dutch, from York Speakers Club, to the meeting, who presented the club with its Charter of Affiliation and a very entertaining evening ensued.

President of North Norfolk Speakers Club Stuart Richards (left) receiving the ASC Charter of Membership from Lindsay Dutch, Past National President of the Association of Speakers Clubs

"I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. It was my great honour to present this Charter to North Norfolk Speakers Club and welcome its members to the Association of Speakers Clubs. I look forward to the club’s continuing success", he said.

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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. Noah’s Ark Toddlers : Wed 10am-noon. St Peter’s Church, Sheringham. Contact 820013 for details. 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 held at Mo Museum at various locations to be announced while work continues until Spring 2016 7.30pm 1st Wed of month. Hugh 01263 823446. Helen 01263 824254 Sheringham Folk Dance Club - St Joseph’s RC Church Hall, Cromer Road, Sheringham. Mondays 7.30-9.30 pm. Margaret Farley 01263 820050 for further info. Mid Norfolk CAB - sessions in Sheringham operate from 10 am to 3 pm on Thursdays on a fortnightly basis at the YESU building, 15 High Street, Sheringham. Sessions are “drop in” and no appointments are necessary. For general enquiries, the Norfolk-wide Adviceline is 08444 111 444 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 meet Tuesdays 2-4 at the Lighthouse Community Centre Sheringham. New members always welcome. Contact Ro Curtis 01263 768126 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 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 Cantamus Choir invite new members to sing & laugh. Rehearsals Thursday 7.15pm for 7.30pm start Thorpe Market Church. No audition required. More info 01263 833847 or katayounpd@gmail.com Seniors’ Swimming Club for over 55s opportunity to swim for health, fitness and enjoyment. Swim times are: Mon 9am-10am. Wed 9.30-10.30am. Frid 12- 1.pm. Looking for new members for a weekly swim at Gresham’s Pool. Patricia Poole 01263 860 664 teazle1@btinternet.com 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 time slot and book your place. Equipment provided. £2.50 The Morley Club 48 Cromer Road, Sheringham (£10 membership fee) Bridge Thursday 7pm and Friday 2.pm, Carpet bowls Monday and Wednesday 2pm Green bowling starts end April, 01263822087. Snooker and pool available 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

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4. Sheringham Library, New Rd 01263 822874. Sheringham W.I. meet on the 2nd Monday each month now meet at Sheringham Community Centre 7.15pm. New members welcome. Liz Withington 01263 649227 or 07905 292897 or Facebook 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 Thursday of each month (not Easter) 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. Sheringham Football Club offer football for all ages from ‘Mini Kickers’ Under 5/6s on a Saturday morning right through to Under 18s and have 3 adult teams. To find out details when each age group train and to contact the relevant managers please contact Sally on 01263 588334 or email sally.j.middleton@btinternet.com. SFC are always looking for new players and helpers. Everyone welcome. 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 and social events. All former members of the RAF and WRAF inc. members of their families welcome. Contact Chairman/Secretary Jack Broughton 01263 479507 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. 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 - Water Lane, West Runton Tel 01263 838866 - Open Mic Night every Tues from 8.30pm, Cash Bingo every Wed 8.30pm, General Knowledge Quiz every Sun 8.30pm, Jamming Session last Sun of the month. Ideal Party Venue, Free to Hire, Drinks at Club Prices 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. Also Fit ball classes, total body exercise, simply sculpt stabilize and strengthen Wednesday 18.00 -19.00. All at The Lighthouse Baptist Church, Cromer Road, Sheringham. For more information contact Anita on 07867791034 or 01263 824110

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 Speakers Club meets every other Wednesday 6.45pm at North Walsham High School, Spenser Avenue, North Walsham. For dates and further info visit www.nnsc.co.uk, email northnorfolkspeakersclub@gmail.com or contact Jo on 01692 405946 Cromer Chamber Orchestra looking for players (no age limit) all sections woodwind, brass, strings. At Cromer High School Mon 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

Wandering Wailers Folk Club - Singaround and Skiffle and Jug Band Session. First Mon every month at Tyneside. 8pm. All welcome. Free. 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, some live music, refreshments. 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 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 Stitch Together - Patchwork/Quilting Group – first & third Wednesday each month.10am to 4pm at New Community Centre Sheringham. Tel Carole 01263 823766 or see website www.stitch2gether.co.uk 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 6pm7pm Beginness Level 2; 7.15pm-8.15pm Beginners Level 3 & Improvers Level 1; 8.30pm-9.30pm Beginners Level 1, at the Sheringham Community Centre, Holway Road, Sheringham, NR26 8NP. Call Yvonne on 01263 824145. Sheringham Community Centre Zumba Fitness Thurs 6-30-7-30pm All abilities. Cost £4 Wyn 01263 825095 Excel 2000 Aqua exercise classes at Splash Leisure Centre - Tuesdays at 9am, Thursdays at 10am, 9am in school holidays £4 per session. 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 Beading group at Beading Fantastic in Holt - meets one Saturday a month, 1pm to 4 pm. Friendly group welcomes new ladies - contact Olga 01263 514173 olgaingram@aol.com or Lisa at Beading Fantastic 01263 713570 info@beadingfantastic.com 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 Friendly Ladies and Gentlemen's choir meets on Thurs afternoons 2pm to 4pm at the Lighthouse Church Sheringham. New singers very welcome - no audition required. Contact Sue Wallace 01263 822310 with Harmony friendly Ladies and Gentlemen's choir meets on Thursday afternoons 2pm to 4pm at the Lighthouse Church Sheringham. New singers, particularly tenors and basses, very welcome. Contact Sue Wallace 01263 822310 Poppy Crafters - meet 2nd and 4th Wednesday every month - 2pm to 4pm at Upper Sheringham Village Hall open to anyone who loves sewing and knitting contact Sandy 01263 710726 LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH, CROMER ROAD, SHERINGHAM After School Club – ‘School’s Out’ - on Fridays 3.30pm 4.45pm in term time for children of primary school age. Games, competitions, craft, tuck shop. Drop in after school. Football - Training on Thursdays at Sheringham Recreation Ground - U10 & U12 6pm - 7pm, U14 & U16 7pm - 8pm, U16 & Adults 8pm - 9pm. Matches are played on Saturday mornings. ‘Jigsaw’ - Parent and Toddler Group - Thursdays from 9.30am in term time, for anyone from birth to 5 years with their parent or carer. Soft play zone and refreshments included. ‘Kaleidoscope’ - Tuesday from 2.30pm – activities include demonstrations, outings, quizzes, talks, discussions, a short prayer and, of course, coffee and cake. ‘Life Groups’ Wednesday 7.30pm - for young people and adults - contact for more details. Painting - It’s Fun to Paint - Thursdays 7.30pm SAD Club - first and third Tuesdays 7pm - for those anxious or depressed. Table Tennis – Monday and Tuesday 7pm – 9.30 pm (Tuesdays until 10pm). Tea Club on Sunday afternoon - first Sunday of the month from 3pm - 4.30pm, entertainment and quiz with tea and cakes. All welcome Youth Club - The Mix - Fridays at 7.30pm in term time for Y6 and all High School ages - pool, table tennis, table football, big screen Xbox, snack shack, card games, speed stax, nail painting, indoor sports and sofas! Lighthouse, 62 Cromer Rd, Sheringham www.lighthousesheringham.org Weybourne Good Companions in the Village Hall – 4th Wednesday every month. 2pm-4pm. 01263 588883 CONTINUED ON PAGE 8...

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North Norfolk stroke treatment – Norman Lamb

Less than one in five stroke victims in North Norfolk reach a specialist treatment centre within the ‘golden hour’, putting many of them at serious risk, according to official figures obtained by local MP Norman Lamb.

Under national standards, stroke patients who are potentially eligible for thrombolysis – a treatment to dissolve blood clots and restore the flow of blood to the brain – should arrive at a specialist ‘hyper acute stroke unit’ (HASU) within 60 minutes of an emergency call.

However, this target has been met for just 18% of stroke patients in North Norfolk CCG this year (2016/17) – far below the national standard of 56%.

Figures obtained via a Freedom of Information

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request show that 27 out of 149 patients who were eligible for thrombolysis arrived at a HASU centre within 60 minutes between April and November 2016. In November, the latest month for which figures are available, the target was reached for only 13% of patients.

In the East Anglia region, 50% of stroke patients served by the East of England Ambulance Service have reached a specialist unit within an hour this year. August was the only month where the 56% target was met, while just 44% of patients arrived at the HASU centre within the hour in November – the trust’s worst performance since April.

Commenting, Norman Lamb MP said “These are unacceptable and deeply worrying figures, which show the extent of the disadvantage people in remote rural areas face in receiving emergency treatment.

Norwich Insurers support Friends

The Insurance Institute of Norwich chose Cromer-based organisation About with Friends to be their charity of the year in 2016.

Daniel White, a member of the Institute, volunteers for the charity and put their name forward. Fundraising events included a quiz night and in October, the annual dinner at Sprowston Manor.

“Early treatment of stroke is critically important and can prevent long-term disability and death. But in North Norfolk, there will inevitably be people who have suffered life-changing consequences or worse as a result of delays in getting to these specialist units.

“This is not the fault of the paramedics, who are doing brilliant work despite being under immense strain. However, we must review some of the perverse national targets for responding to 999 calls which are not time critical, and other incentives in the system which pull ambulances away from rural areas and into the more heavily populated towns and cities like Norwich.

“People should have an equal right to receive life-saving treatment on time, regardless of where they live.”

friendships; engage in fun and active social activities; get involved in the community; have the chance to try new experiences; learn new skills both for life and work; but above all feel a valued part of society while enjoying life to the full.

This was attended by members of About with Friends who had a great time on the casino tables. Daniel White dropped in recently to present the charity with a cheque for £1240.

About With Friends is a fun, active and energetic charity based in Cromer. We offer children, young people and adults with learning disabilities the chance to lead the lives they choose. When they become part of our family they have opportunities to develop lasting

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Homemade Chocolate Brownies

Joe Stacey Demi chef de partie writes:

Our homemade chocolate brownie is very popular amongst our regulars and is on our 2 desserts for £8 offer which runs Monday to Friday lunchtimes. It’s an indulgent way to finish off a relaxing lunchtime in front of the lovely open wood fire.

Chocolate Brownie Ingredients

Method 1. Preheat the oven to 180c. Cream the butter and sugar together. 2. Next melt the chocolate. 3. After you have melted the chocolate then add the baking powder and flour to the butter mixture. 4. Finally add the melted chocolate to the mix and then fold in the nuts and cherries.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6... Sheringham Lace Makers meet every Monday afternoon, 1pm till 4pm, in St Andrews Church Hall, Sheringham. For details, contact Pauline Lewis 01263 821570. New members and visitors welcome 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 Sheringham Society - a variety of speakers, usually last Thur each month at 10.30am at St Joseph's Church Hall. Nordic Walking - Mondays 9.30 - 10.30 Beginners Nordic Walking, Learning the basic techniques of Nordic walking.Mondays 11.30- 12.30 Wellness Nordic Walking, These classes are ideal for those with concerns about distance and pace. Various locations around Sheringham. Please contact Anita on 07867791034 or 01263 824110 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 Gresham Village Park Market & Carboot 1st Sun/month, gates open to public 10am, stallholders and market traders 8am onwards. Pitches £5. Proceeds to raising money for the Play Park and Pavilion. Further details tomtye@myway.com or 07765 633549. East Beckham Lane beside Gresham Village Church Gresham Village Carboots held on the first Sunday of every month commencing on Sunday 6 April 10am start stall holders set up from 8.30am Pitches £5 Beverages on sale in the newly renovated Pavilion For any further details contact Hayley on 07765633539 Car boot sales at Bodham playing field on Saturdays 24 May until 6th September 9am till noon pitches £5 no bookings needed set up from 7.30 am refreshments available. Sorry strictly no dogs. Contact M Sayer 01263 588228 Sheringham Christian Spiritualist Church, Oddfellows Hall, Lifeboat Plain, Sheringham meets on Tuesdays at 7.30pm. All welcome Rock the Lobster - open mic for all performing artists, 8.30pm every first and third Thursday of the month in the Lobster stables, Sheringham www.facebook.com/rokdalobsta www.rockthelobster.com contact Malcolm 01263 821838 Yoga Classes Mondays at Oddfellows Hall in Sheringham: 3pm Gentle Yoga; 5.30pm Mixed Ability; 7.15pm Mixed Ability. Tuesdays at Kelling Yoga Studio; 10am Gentle Yoga. Yoga for Every Body. Call Elaine Smith 01263 862168 (website www.elainesmithyoga.com) Jazz At The Goat: Norfolk Dixieland Jazz Band at The Goat Inn, Skeyton on the first Sunday of every month at 1.30 pm. Free. To book table for lunch Tel 01692 538600 The Fellowship Choir meet on Monday at St.Andrews Church from 10am - 11.30am. We are a friendly choir and have a varied programme of music. New members are welcome - so come along and join us. Contact 01263 761482 or 01263 514048 Sing for Joy! Community Singing Group open to all, no auditions. Meet Tuesdays evening 7.30pm - 9pm Friends Meeting House, Cremer St. Contact Teresa Verney

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500g dark chocolate 1kg Butter 20 beaten eggs 2.25 kg Sugar 6 tsp baking powder 500g flour 500g crushed peanuts 500g chopped cherries

5. Put in the pre heated oven and bake for 22 mins at 180c. 6. When baked, take out of tin and put on a wire rack to cool.

Suggested accompaniments Chocolate Sauce & clotted cream

To make your own chocolate sauce

Ingredients 500ml double cream 250g chocolate pellets

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Warm the double cream in a pan and then add the chocolate pellets and mix until velvety and smooth.

Serve a portion of brownie with a spoonful of clotted cream and warm chocolate sauce for an indulgent treat.

www.teresaverney.com or just turn up! Martial Arts Judo - join us Tuesday nights - we are a well established and friendly club at Millfield Primary School, North Walsham, Tel Hazel 01263 579345 Sheringham Circle Dance Group meet at The Quaker Meeting House, Cremer Street, Sheringham 2pm -4pm on the 4th Friday in month – traditional dance from around the world. New dancers welcome, no partners or experience necessary. Suggested contribution £3 max. Tel Jane 01263 820034 or just turn up Minni House Club we are a group of like minded individuals who love all things miniature and anything to do with Dolls Houses. We all live in the North Norfolk and Norwich areas, and meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at Bodham Village Hall , 2-4pm. New members are always welcome. Anyone interested in visiting/joining the club should contact our Secretary, Jan Sawyer, telephone 01263 826970, for further information. St Andrew’s Ladies’ Association usually meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday in the Church Hall, Methodist Church, Cromer Road, Sheringham 7.30pm. All visitors are most welcome and for further details please contact Anne Barker 01263 824887 North Norfolk Amateur Radio Group (NNARG) meet every week on Thursdays 9am-12am at 88 Central Road, Cromer. We can offer advice, workshop facilities and Amateur radio licence training up to advanced level. Ring Bill 01263 512377 or Charlie 01263 824275 for more information North Norfolk Chess Club play every Friday from 7.30pm at the Morley club in Sheringham. We are looking for new players of all abilities and especially welcome new players and kids. We have both adult and junior teams that play in the Norfolk chess leagues. Anyone is welcome to pop in for a game. Tel Alex 01263 822087 http://www.northnorfolkchessclub.org.uk Cromer Orchestra welcomes new members especially string and brass players. We meet at the Belfry Arts Centre Overstrand on Monday evenings 7pm – 9pm. All we ask is that you bring your instrument, a music stand and lots of enthusiasm. Tel Norman Moor 01263 511600 Sheringham Sinfonia is a classical repertoire orchestra meeting the last Friday of the month at The Lighthouse, Cromer Road, Sheringham. Coffee from 10, music till 12.30. Minimum standard grade 6 required. Please Contact Sarah Coleman for details of vacancies on 01263 821514 Recycled Teenagers - friendship group for those aged 50-70. We meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month at the Morley Club, Cromer Road, Sheringham at 7pm. To register an interest please telephone Anne on 01263 826083 or email: recycledteenagers101@gmail.com Monthly Fair Trade Sale and Coffee Morning at the Friends' Meeting House, Cremer Street Sheringham. March 12th 10am to 12noon; then April 9th same times. Fairtrade stall, locally grown produce and locally made craft items. Fairtrade coffee and tea served with home made cake and biscuits. The event takes place on the second Saturday of each month. West Runton Bowls Club Friendly roll ups with refreshments. 1.45 pm Mon – Wed – Sat. Some equipment available. Flat soled shoes must be worn. All welcome. Bridge - Abacus Bridge Club, meets at the Social Centre, Avenue Road, High Kelling, at 7pm on Thursday

evenings. New members very welcome. Contact Norman Reeve 01603 560995 Monthly Fair Trade Sale and Coffee Morning at the Friends' Meeting House, Cremer Street Sheringham 10am to 12noon. Fairtrade stall, locally grown produce and locally made craft items. Fairtrade coffee and tea served with home made cake and biscuits. The event takes place on the second Saturday of each month. Canaan Christian Centre has opened their weekly Saturday garage sale from 9am to 3pm at 21 Holt Road, Sheringham (weather permitting). Tel 01263 478372 Sheringham Library hosts a permanent Arthritis Care Hub with information leaflets etc. in the corner of the Library Dilham Jazz Workshop meets 8pm to 10pm on 1st & 3rd Tuesdays each month at Dilham Village Hall. If you play an instrument or are looking to expand your playing ability by 'keeping your hand in' the workshop would be pleased to see you. Details from 07703 697397 or turn up on the night St. Peter’s Monday Meet & Greet Group is St. Peter’s Friendship Group. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month 2.30-4pm to join together in fellowship and friendship. We have a varied programme including Discussions, Fun Quizzes, Talks, Members’ Afternoons, Beetle Drives, Games, Craft Afternoons, Presentations and the occasional Guest Speaker. But most of all we offer a warm and friendly welcome to everyone. We meet together with the purpose of socialising, supporting and caring for each other and our community. But we like to have fun too. Of course, all this friendliness and activity is washed down with St. Peter’s famous tea and biscuits (and sometimes cake!). Why not come along to see if you like us (what’s not to like?), make new friends and maybe meet some old ones. You will be made very welcome Sheringham Stroke Support Group meets fortnightly on Wednesday afternoons from 2.15pm to 3.45pm at the Communal Day Centre at Anchor Close, Sheringham. Tel Bernice Escott on 07553 642413 or Harvey Pitcher on 01263 512328 for more information Ballroom Dancing at Tithe Barn, Horstead very Thursday evening between 8pm and 10pm –ballroom, Latin and rock and roll dancing by the Wellington Dance Group to music from CDs. The club is very social and tea and coffee and biscuits are served at half time! There is room for about 10 couples and at the moment we have space for a further three couples. If you are interested please contact Marion on 01263 837512 or the leaders of the Club Mr & Mrs Cox on 01603 737907 The ‘Do Drop In’ Community Café - come and join us for tea/coffee served from 11am and lunch from 12noon 1pm of jacket potatoes and dessert every Wednesday at St Andrew’s Methodist Church, Cromer Road. Free Wi-Fi. No charge but a donation if you wish ‘Men Allowed!’ at St. Andrew's Methodist Church, Sheringham – A men`s group on Tuesday mornings from 9am – 10am on the first and third Tuesday each month starting on 7 March. A time for mini bible study, prayer, discussion, friendship and chat, plus tea, coffee and toast ME/CFS Support Group meets at 2.30pm on the first Saturday of each month at St Peter's Church Hall, The Boulevard, Sheringham, NR26 8QS for friendship, info and understanding. Further details from Joe or Kath on 01263 740044, or just come along.

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Bard and bullets in live orchestral concert

A magical mix of classical music and words by William Shakespeare are being conjured up in a live orchestral concert at Sheringham Little Theatre in March.

The Flights of Fantasy evening features Sinfonia Viva, well known in north Norfolk for their appearances at Blickling Hall's summer Proms concerts.

It combines two works of "storytelling bravado" - Der Freischutz by Weber is based on a German folk tale of romance, rivalry and marksmanship, and The Bard's dreamlike A Midsummer Night's Dream mingled with

Mendelssohn’s music.

Organisers say both works take a highlydramatic and carnivalesque approach to issues such as feminism, relationships and love.

Actor and producer Simon Hollingworth and the orchestra have reimagined the two classic tales through narration and chamber music. It is part of a series of high quality orchestral concerts developed by North Norfolk District Council in partnership with national charity Orchestras Live which aims to take top quality classical music to new people and places.

The concert is at Sheringham Little Theatre on Saturday March 4 at 7.30. Tickets are £18

1 and 2 Sinfonia Viva will be performing Flights of Fantasy at Sheringham Little Theatre in March.

adults, £12 children 16 and under. For more information and tickets visit the theatre website www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com or call the box office on 01263 822347.

Exciting things happening at Garden Centre Overstrand

Garden Centre Overstrand has seen a huge transformation over the last 9 months since the owner Victoria Sheridan has been in charge. The recent opening of the newly refurbished Coffee Shop, fittingly called The Potting Shed, is the newest addition to the fantastic improvements at the garden centre.

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not be disappointed.

Garden Centre Manager, Sam Lowe said, ‘staff have worked tirelessly throughout January to refurbish the coffee shop, in order to offer our customers and visitors a warm and friendly environment. The Potting Shed is open 7 days a week, 10am – 4pm and dogs are welcome in the walled courtyard’.

And if that wasn’t enough, the garden centre are now busy planning four market-style events throughout 2017. Dates for your diary: 4th June, 24th September, 5th November and 3rd December.

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WHAT’S ON WHERE

National Garden Scheme Snowdrop Garden Open at Chestnut Farm, West Beckham, Holt NR25 6NX on Sunday 26 February and Sunday 5 March 11am to 4pm. Plants for sale. Light refreshments. Further information from Judy Wilson 01263 822241

Pancakes! Come and join us for pancakes, coffee and chat in Weybourne Village Hall on Tuesday 28 February between 10.30am and 12.30pm. Proceeds to Weybourne Church. All very welcome

Keeping Abreast Group, Cromer Coffee & Chat Drop-in Session on Wednesday 1 March 10am -11.30am at Merchants Place, 16 Church Street, Cromer, NR27 9GW, Tel

01263 519454 - drop in for coffee and a chat and to find out more about Breast Reconstruction following breast cancer. Volunteers who have had reconstruction will be on hand to offer support, provide information and chat about breast reconstruction in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. For more information please see our website www.keepingabreast.org.uk

Table Top Sale at St Andrew's Methodist Church Sheringham for United Charities, including Fairtrade, on Saturday 18 March from 9am 12noon. Coffee tea and biscuits available

Dan's tabletop sale 19th March 09.15 til 12.30 at Sheringham Community Centre. Refreshments

available on the day. Grab a lovely bargain. Come along.

North Norfolk Independent Living and Access Group. Meetings for 2017 are:- Monday March 13th – This will be at Café Kitde Coffee morning at 11am. Monday 8th May. Monday 10th July. Monday 11th September. Monday 13th November. These will be held at St Nicholas Room 10.30am – 12.30pm. Everyone welcome to any meeting existing, new or old members. No obligation. Refreshments available. Just remember Access is not just a problem for the disabled. It could also be a problem for mums and dads with pushchairs etc. For further info contact – Sandra Williamson on

Iceni Choir

The Iceni Choir are a small SATB choir who sing an assortment of choral works.

We are usually billed as singing from ‘Bach To Broadway’ which includes sacred music, secular music and Broadway Musicals. Iceni are a friendly like-minded choir who enjoy singing to a variety of audiences.

New members are always welcome and men are always in short supply. You will be made very welcome should you wish to come along to a practice at Reepham Methodist Church, Station Road, Reepham on Wednesdays from 7.30pm - 9.30pm. REDUCE YOUR STRESS LEVELS Stress Free Gentle Exercise

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Fairtrade Fortnight will soon be here!

Fairtrade for Sheringham Group are delighted to invite you to our Big Brew at the Community Centre on Saturday, 11 March from 10am - 12.30pm. We will be serving Fairtrade tea, coffee and cakes, and have stalls and a competition for you to enjoy.

Thank you to Mike Higginson of the Robin Hood Pub. Sheringham Libbrary would like convey their warmest thanks to Mike Higginson, for allowing them to have a new library sign placed on the Robin Hood pub. Thanks to the good work and enthusiasm of the recently formed Sheringham Library Friends Group, additional funds have been raised to purchase the sign.

Charity Dance. Saturday 11th. March at Weybourne Village Hall. 7.30pm to 10.30pm. Ballroom, sequence and Latin. £3 including refreshments also raffle – all welcome. For more information. Telephone 01328 864404.

Sheringham Players are at it again. And this time…

The Play’s the Thing

The Play’s the Thing is a trio of one-act comic plays, ranging from the dark, murderous humour of The Poisoner’s Lair, to the sad yet farcical action of Stop and Run, to the side-splitting hilarity of The Last Bread Pudding. Join the Sheringham Players for an evening spiced with deadly poison and powerful aphrodisiac. Follow the antics of a young playwright, a mysterious stranger, and a jealous wife. Performances will be at Sheringham Little Theatre on March 16th, 17th, and 18th. Box Office: 01263 822 347 Tickets: £10 There’s also a blind bingo caller!

Sheringham History Group

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Wednesday 1 March Talk at 7.30

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St Andrew's Ladies Association

Our fun evening on 14 February was greatly enjoyed by everyone, thanks to the organisation by Helena and Dot. 21 February - Committee Meeting 7.30pm

28 February - Our President, Rev Jackie Smith and her friend will tell us about their recent visit to Israel. 14 March - Imogen White is coming to talk to us from Amozona Zoo in Cromer, and it will be interesting to know which animals are living there!

Feeling any of these? Why not come along to SAD CLUB aka

Sheringham Anxiety and Depression Club @ Lighthouse church Sheringham, 62 Cromer rd NR26 8RT. Contact Luke: 07964542602 Or facebook: SAD CLUB

28 MARCH - OUR SECOND FASHION SHOW BY M AND CO FROM CROMER TIME; 7.30pm Charity Sheringham Age Concern. Tickets £3.50 will include refreshments and there will also be a Raffle. Our models will be showing outfits for children, ladies and gentlemen - bring your friends, family and neighbours and if you require any further information, please 'phone Anne Barker 01263 824887

Sheringham Dementia Friendly Community - AGM

The Annual General meeting of the Sheringham Dementia Friendly Community will be held on Wednesday 1 March at the Morley Club, Cromer Road, Sheringham from 6pm - 7pm.

This is open to any individual or business that has an interest in wanting to ensure that everyone living with dementia can lead an active and fulfilling life in Sheringham and surrounding area. We want our community to be somewhere people living with dementia can find their way around and feel safe, use their local facilities and continue participating in social activities and clubs.

If you feel this is something you would like to get involved in, or just hear what has been happenin, then come along. Light refreshments will be available.

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Any original items of Second World War Homefront / Norfolk / RAF / ARP / Home Guard items or memorabilia for a new display at the RAF Marham Aviation Heritage Centre opening this summer. Tel 07919 182990 Any donations of wool gratefully received. Whatever we receive will be knitted into baby hats to donate to the Norfolk and Norwich Premature Baby Unit or hats and gloves for the Christmas Shoebox Appeal. Please call 07796638020 or email sallylee35@hotmail.co.uk Your unwanted wool & knitting patterns for the Norfolk Knitters charity - please bring your donations to Sheringham Library Can you help to save our songbirds? We need anything saleable for Songbird Survival (charity no 1085281). Tel 01692 400780 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 Child’s car seat for child aged 9 months onward must be forward facing easy to fix in car and in good condition Tel 01263 713792/07789 515985 Secure dry garage to store one or two Classic Cars in North Walsham or nearby Tel Peter 07855 815310 Exercise Bike. Good Condition. Tel 01263 517196. Wanted by collector 0 gauge 00 gauge n gauge dinky toys, buildings anything considered cash paid. Tel 01263 516867 or 07747 097798 Two "Ercol" High Back Dining Chairs in dark wood. Tel 01263 823106 Records 45s 78s and LPs cassettes also CDs singles only all considered Tel 01692 405756

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NORTH WALSHAM & DILHAM CANAL TRUST

will hold a film evening at the Atrium, next to the Sports Centre, Spencer Avenue North Walsham on Thursday 30th March, showing two films by Jonno of Big Sky Productions. Restoration from Swafield Locks to Ebridge 2. Volunteers at work from Honing to Swafield SHOW STARTING AT 19.30 – DOORS OPEN AT 18.30. Trust Members and Volunteers – FREE entry Non members £3.00 only. TEA – COFFEE – CAKES ETC. - RAFFLE On static show:- photographs (old and new) of the canal and wildlife, finds (from the diggings) and maps (old and new) 12

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February 25th 2017

Seeds

By Beckie Grimmer from Norfolk Landscape Gardeners

Eating our lunch, a friend of mine asked, somewhat out of the blue, ‘Do those lotus seed heads make you feel uncomfortable?’ and pointed at a floral display. Looking at the curious, holed pods I replied, ‘no, not really’ and so he introduced me to the term Trypophobia – a proposed phobia of irregular patterns or clusters of small holes or bumps. Lotus seed heads, along with other surfaces like honeycomb, makes his skin crawl and fills him with disgust. I hope he wasn’t put off his dinner too badly. This dark, bleak, time of year happens to be time for horticultural divulgence (or for some, restraint), poring through a plethora of seed catalogues, bringing new excitement and inspiration for the growing season. But what about the appreciation for the seed themselves? Well, did you know:

The oldest seed grown into a viable plant was Silene stenophylla (narrow-leafed campion), a flower native to Siberia of which more than 600,000 seed were found buried in squirrel hibernation burrows beneath the permafrost. Radiocarbon dating has confirmed the seed are 31,800 ±300 years old, from the Upper Palaeolithic, around the time early humans were creating cave art.

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epiphytic orchids found in the rainforest and their size allows them to blow into the canopy to germinate. At 85 micrometres long (1 micrometre = 0.001 millimetre) they are below the resolving power of the human eye.

The largest seed in the world is produced by the Lodoicea maldivica palm (coco de mer) native to the Seychelles archipelago and surrounded by myth and legend. It can reach 30 cm long, with a 90cm circumference and weigh up to 25kg – oh, and it often resembles a human bottom, leading people to believe that the trees got up to make love on stormy nights. A historical botanical name for the plant was Lodoicea callipyge, with callipyge coming from the Greek meaning ‘beautiful buttocks’. If you want to incorporate seed heads as part of your garden’s interest, or as a boost for wildlife, here are some suggestions for you to grow at home: Dipsacus fullonum (teasel) Foeniculum vulgare (fennel) Lunaria annua (honesty) Helianthus (sunflower) Papaver somniferum (poppy) Phlomis russeliana (Turkish sage) Cynara cardunculus (cardoon)

Echinops ritro Allium Agapanthus Let us not forget ornamental grasses: Stipa gigantean (golden oats) Miscanthus sinensis

Some of these plants set lots of seed and spread quickly, so be sure to do some research before introducing them to your patch.

Clean and store your seed correctly to prevent mould, insect infestation or reduced viability (ability to germinate). It’s recommended that you dry your seeds thoroughly then store them in sealed jars in a dark, dry place with consistent cool temperatures. I shall collect and order in my seed with an additional gratitude this year, knowing that I will enjoy their forms and adaptations without the shudders, creeps or nausea of Trypophobia.

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The Museum of the Broads Opens for 2017 – its 21st Birthday!

Your local museum opens for 2017 on Wednesday 29 March with new displays, a special exhibition, ‘Broadland in Pictures’, and plenty for families to do including the new Ellis Eel Trail and a fun Easter Holiday Trail.

Take part in a World War Two rescue by an Airborne Lifeboat, discover how the Broads landscape has inspired artists and encouraged tourists, play on our new play boat, upload your Broads photo to A watercolour by Pippa Miller which #BroadlandPictures, try on a is part of this year’s hat, and enjoy a hot drink and special exhibition light snack in our re-vamped café. See our website for full details. Open: March, April, May, and October : 10am to 4pm, Sun to Thurs and holiday Fridays 7 and 14 April and 20 and 27 Oct, and 10am to 1pm Sat. Open : June, July, August, and September : 10am to 4.30pm Sun to Fri and 10am to 1pm Sat. A family at the Museum

We are family- and dog-friendly with a picnic area by the river.

Steam boat trips, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday – phone the Museum to book. Bringing the story of the Broads alive! Stalham Staithe, NR12 9DA, 01692 581681. www.museumofthebroads.org.uk

Cake Sale for World Cancer Day

Caprice Pollard from Sheringham recently organised a Cake Sale for World Cancer Day.

Candice explains ‘We did a cake sale for World Cancer Day in Sheringham on 4 February. My dad Michael Pollard and work friend Felicity Halliwell helped out on the day. My mum, Melanie Pollard, also came down for a little while. The reason I decided to do this is my mum has been battling cancer now for over 10 years, She had breast cancer on 2006 and was in remission for seven years. Then in 2014 she got diagnosed with secondary and the cancer had spread.

Her latest diagnosis is a secondary brain tumour but, even though she is fighting cancer for the third time, she always has a beautiful smile on her face and supports everyone else.

We raised an amazing £165 at the cake sale and some friends have donated £110 making a total of £275.

Hopefully our fundraising will help towards cancer research and find a cure’.

We wish CAPRICE and her family all the very best.

CROMER and SHERINGHAM PROBUS CLUB

Such is the wealth of experience and expertise among the members of Cromer and Sheringham Probus Club that both the speakers at our early 2017 programme were existing members. In January Robert Last led the way with ‘Law and Disorder’, a perceptive insight into the difficult work of a solicitor. Having retrained after spending his early career as a Master Baker he took us through the varied and demanding activities faced by solicitors in guiding clients through the law and avoiding any likely disorder, helped along by a string of discreet anecdotes.

Our February speaker, Andrew Hyatt, an endodontist, raised the question ‘Why did I prefer that wine?’ Having pondered this often, members were treated to a fascinating account of the whole range of factors involved in wine- making, from those involved in grape production like geology, aspect, drainage, hours of sunshine and type of vine, to the critical balance between quality and yield. We were advised that most cheaper wines need drinking in a short time (not a problem!) but many more expensive wines mature after perhaps 15 or 16 years. As with most things in life, you get what you pay for! Andrew finished generously by inviting members to taste two red wines, one a recent bottling the other much older and clearly better.

Our next speaker, on Tuesday 7th March, is Chris Armstrong with the intriguing title ‘Anything from a Pin to an Elephant’. Could this be a talk about Harrods….or car-boot sales…? If you would like to find out please contact our Lunch Secretary Dave Vickery on 01263 824306, or visit our website wwwcandsprobus.club for more information.

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February 25th 2017

North Norfolk District Council hosts exhibition of photography New print and canvas collection showcases local photographer

North Norfolk District Council’s public art gallery welcomes local artist John Mezzetti with a collection of photographs.

Cromer resident John has been a photographer for 30 years.This collection of prints and prints on canvas explore portraits with landscape, urban and environmental themes.

John said “I first became interested in photography in my late teens, and took an O level in it at Paston Sixth Form in North Walsham. My work comes out of where I live. North Norfolk offers so much material that can be interpreted in so many ways that there really never is a blank canvas here.

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“There is also a very particular light in North Norfolk, near the coast – the mornings and nightfall are a photographer’s friend, every day there is something new that can be caught by the lens. I’m so pleased to be able to exhibit at the District Council.”

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Cllr Maggie Prior Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture said “It’s great to see photography in the Council’s exhibition space. Photography is something so many people have the technology to do these days and to see it done well can be hugely inspirational. Do come and see John’s exhibition, and if you are an artist yourself then apply to show your work in the Council gallery.”

Castle in the Snow The exhibition opened on 31 January and runs taken at Baconsthorpe to 21 March at the NNDC offices gallery in Holt Road, Cromer. The 1st Floor Gallery is open to the public Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8.30am-5pm ; Wednesday 10am-5pm ; Friday 8.30am-4.30pm.

NNDC seeks to offer free opportunities to local artists to display their work in the well-lit gallery and in turn provides staff and visitors to the building the opportunity to see a variety of different artists’ work. Currently six exhibitions are held annually.

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Twice in the course of two months members of North Norfolk Photographic Society have been given the opportunity to savour the sheer talent of their members.

After Howard Denner’s pictures of showbiz stars in January, on 1 February Lizzie Wallis and Paul Richards presented some of the stars of Northern lands. They called their presentation Cranes, Ruff Sex and the Midnight Sun - which neatly summed it up!

be good and others recommended by the ‘locals’ ; for the most part around the coast and on the moor land just inland.

As well as Cranes and Ruffs (which are species of birds not often seen in England) there were foxes and hares and beautiful landscapes - but the

Cranes dancing

Paul and Lizzie went off in a camper van with their cameras (and some sausages) for three months to take photos of wildlife in Scandinavia. They opened their show with a map displaying their route, which took them after driving north from the English channel around Finland, and across to Sweden and Norway.

They chose to visit places where they had been to before and knew the photo opportunities to

birds were definitely centre stage. And, yes, the birds got up to a lot of sex! The Cranes were dancing with their partners; the Ruffs (after some initial preliminaries) were fighting for choice of mate. An interesting fact about

Ruffs: some of the guys look like gals! All photographed with immaculate care and clarity. There was also in particular a beautiful photograph of a Bluethroat.

Meetings of the North Norfolk Photographic Society are normally held on the first and third Wednesdays each month at Holt Community Centre. For further details please contact the club Secretary, Judith Wells at secretary.nnps@gmail.com or see the club website at www.nnphotosoc.org

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North Norfolk District Council calls on public to comment on locations of new Public Space Protection Orders

Public Space Protection Orders impose conditions on the use of an area, such as restrictions on dogs or the drinking alcohol in a public place. North Norfolk District Council is currently consulting with residents on a large number of Public Space Protection Orders.

Cllr Angie Fitch-Tillett Cabinet Member for Environmental Services said “This is a great chance for residents to have their say on protection of local areas from behaviours that could affect enjoyment of their environment.

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To view all the proposed orders and the areas they cover, and comment, go to the Council’s website: www.north-norfolk.gov.uk The consultation will run until 3 March 2017 after which a report will go to Cabinet in April.

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No Messing Campaign – Taking the Message To The Streets

A street stencilling and social media campaign to encourage dog owners to pick up after their dogs has helped to raise awareness of the issue and helped to reduce the amount of dog fouling in North Norfolk.

Over the Christmas and New Year period North Norfolk District Council’s environmental services team were out and about stencilling no messing signs onto the Sheringham Promenade.

The stencilling campaign was run alongside a Christmas themed social media campaign that saw 13 tweets gain 14,106 twitter impressions and 15 Facebook posts reach more than 9,000 people with 472 Facebook clicks. The issue was debated on social media and the stencils were clearly visible on the Sheringham Promenade.

Before the campaign monitoring was carried out along Sheringham Promenade – the area was visited 11 times between 29/11 to 16/12 and a total of 67 dog poos were recorded; after the stencils went down the area was visited 11 times between the 20/12 to 11/01 and 57 dog poos were recorded, a reduction of 15%.

Volunteer community dog wardens also support the education and engagement approach by going out and about patrolling neighbourhoods to remind dog owners of their responsibilities and help talk to pet owners about the need to always pick up after your dog.

North Norfolk District Council has 16 volunteer community dog wardens who go out and about to educate dog owners and nine environmental protection officers trained to issue fixed penalty notices.

The Council has a zero-tolerance approach to environmental crimes and will issue fixed penalty notices where offences are witnessed with sufficient evidence to prosecute, should the offender fail to pay.

Cllr Tom FitzPatrick, Leader of North Norfolk District Council said: “We take this issue very seriously and we work with our communities to educate and engage people. We have had very positive feedback from the awareness-raising campaigns we have run on- and off-line, and residents do understand dog fouling is a very tricky problem that needs everyone to come together to solve.

“North Norfolk is a great holiday destination for families and the vast majority of dog owners are aware of how important it is to pick up after their pets. Our focus is to educate those pet owners who don’t realise how important it is, to work with the community and ultimately to take enforcement action when an incident is witnessed. Our communities know it’s difficult to get the right evidence to fine an irresponsible owner, but together we can make it less likely to happen in the first place.”

In the past four years reports of dog fouling has decreased by 27% since April 2012 to March 2016, with 182 reports in 2012/13 to 170 in 2013/14, 148 in 2014/15 and 133 in 2015/16.

Looking at this information in calendar years it shows that reports of dog fouling does fluctuate – in 2016 there were 103 reports, in 2015 there were 121 reports and in 2014 85 reports. Over this period one fixed penalty notice has been successfully issued.

Over this time the council has taken part in national and local campaigns – including:

■ Taking part in the ‘Scooperhero’ campaign run by the Dogs Trust and Keep Britain Tidy

■ Run a ‘No Messing’ campaign

■ Launched a community dog warden scheme in 2014

■ Organised a competition with five schools designing poosters to put up in their neighbourhoods – the winning designs were then used on the sides of bin lorries.

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Our approach is to Educate, Engage and Enforce, and this approach is one that nationally is recognised as an effective way to change behaviour.

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Sheringham Library News

I LOVE SHERINGHAM LIBRARY BECAUSE... “It’s great being part of the Sheringham Library Friends Group.”

Sheringham Library Opening Times Monday 10-5 Tuesday 10-5 Wednesday 10-1 Thursday 10-7 Friday 10-5 Saturday 9.30-1 Sheringham Library NCC New Road Sheringham NR26 8EB 01263 822874 email sheringham.lib@norfolk.gov.uk To renew your library books please phone 0344 800 8020 during normal office hours FREE BROADBAND, WiFi & EMAIL FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: http://twitter.com/NorfolkLibs LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: Sheringham-Library ARE YOU RESEARCHING FAMILY HISTORY? WE HAVE FREE ACCESS TO FINDMYPAST ON-LINE If you are here on holiday, you can join the library as a visitor. Just bring in some proof of your home address Come in and read the newspaper. We have the EDP, The Times & the North Norfolk News. We have a small selection of magazines to borrow and a large selection are available on-line. Grab a cuppa. Filter coffee, pot of tea, or hot chocolate and biscuits served daily. Only £1

RENT THE LATEST DVD TOP TITLES in FEBRUARY Girl on the Train, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, Road Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes, Trolls, Storks, Inferno, A Street Cat named Bob, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back. Top Titles are £2.10 for 2 nights. Other titles are £2.10 for 1 week. TEMPTING TUESDAYS: 3 DVDs for the price of 2 LOTS OF OTHER DVDs, MUSIC & GAMES are free to reserve. Just access the library catalogue on www.library.norfolk.gov.uk or ask a member of staff

Family History at Sheringham Library Are you researching your Family History? Do you need help to find vital clues? Sheringham Library can provide free help with an Ancestry Research Volunteer. Thursday mornings 10.30am 11.30am Booking essential. Please contact Sheringham Library on 01263 822874 Struggling with the Internet? Do you want to join facebook, research your family history, shop on the internet or just send an email Free one hour sessions with our Volunteer Computer Buddy on Fridays 10am-11am Booking essential. Please phone 01263 822874 WANTED Did you get a magazine subscription for Christmas? Don’t throw away your nearly new magazines. Must be less than 2 months old please. Donate them to Sheringham Library for others to enjoy. Always popular : Country Living, Coast & Homes & Antiques. 01263 822874

Seated Exercise Classes Join our fun and friendly seated exercise class held every Friday from 2pm-2.45pm. A small charge of £1 per session is made. For more information please phone the Library on 01263 822874

Cookie Tots at Sheringham Library Have fun creating healthy, easy to make recipes with your child. Join in with fun activities based around preparing and enjoying food. Enjoy eating the food your child has made (no heat will be used). Tuesday 14 March 10.30am - 11.30am Booking is essential, call 01263 822874 or book in person-cost is £3.50 per child. No refunds can be given for customer cancellations. Suitable for children aged 2-4 year Please advise of any food allergies at time of booking

Helping Adults to Read Do you or someone you know lack confidence with reading or can’t read at all? Free help is available on a one to one basis in Cromer and surrounding areas. Short sessions once or twice a week using the Yes we can read scheme. Contact Cromer Library on 01263 512850 or text 07909532123 with your contact details.

Celebrity Culture Workshop The Face Behind the Mask…. How do you see yourself? What do you think about the images celebrities portray? Free digital workshop for young people Come & create a short movie using Ipads and learn about digital techniques, sound and editing Thursday 30th March 4-6pm. Booking essential. Equipment provided. Sheringham Library. Tel: 01263 822874

Join the YMCA at Sheringham Library on Tuesday 14 February between 10am 1.30pm for fun activities. Suitable for young people over 11 years old

Norfolk Constabulary The Mobile Police Station will be at Sheringham Library on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at 6pm Helpful advice for a safer neighbourhood

Games in Good Company If you enjoy paying board or card games then drop in to Sheringham Library and join us for a game, a chat and a cuppa. Cards, Chess, Cribbage, Dominoes, Ludo and Scrabble Weekly on Thursdays 11am-1pm

Sheringham Library Friends Group Could you be part of a group that helps to: Support and promote awareness of the library and its services in the community Raise additional funds to support the library with special events and activities Our next meeting is Wednesday 19th April, but call into the library beforehand to find out details of ideas and activities planned for the future

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PAINTING & DECORATING SERVICES

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Fencing / Concrete Pads Drainage Patios / Driveways / Decking Fascias / Soffits / Guttering Re-Felting Sheds & Summer Houses

Bathrooms & Kitchens Small Extensions Fully Insured Council Approved 15 Years Experience

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North Norfolk Volunteer Car Schemes to come together North Norfolk Community Transport has announced that it will be merging its volunteer car scheme ‘MediRide’ with a similar car scheme operated by Norfolk County Council. Over the next few weeks MediRide passengers will be gradually redirected to Norfolk County Council’s Transport Plus service, part funded by North Norfolk CCG.

MediRide has helped transport hundreds of people to medical appointments at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Cromer Hospital, local doctors’ surgeries and other medical establishments. Transport Plus provides a similar service across the whole of Norfolk. Both schemes operate using volunteer drivers in their own cars. 22

The cost of using Transport Plus will remain the same, with passengers giving the volunteer drivers 45p per mile allowance, paid at the end of each journey. Passengers need to book their journey with Transport Plus minimum three days in advance.

Matt Townsend, North Norfolk Community Transport Chief Executive “This change has come as a result of our strong working relationship with Norfolk County Council where we have identified an overlap in services. By bringing MediRide and Transport Plus together we will free up capacity to improve and develop our minibus-based transport schemes including Dial-a-Ride which now has more demand than ever before, whilst ensuring the people of North Norfolk can still

access essential medical appointments.”

“We wish to sincerely thank all the volunteers who have driven for MediRide over the last few years and helped the people of North Norfolk access medical appointments.”

North Norfolk Community Transport is currently working with existing volunteers to arrange a smooth transition to the Transport Plus service.

To book a journey with Transport Plus please contact 0344 800 8020.

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AMORE FOR DONKEY FOAL AMOS!

A newborn donkey foal stole the hearts of staff at Redwings Horse Sanctuary just in time for Valentine’s Day.

At just two-weeks-old, an irresistibly cute newborn donkey foal called Amos arrived at Redwings’ headquarters in Hapton, near Norwich, on Wednesday 1 February alongside his mum Matilda and dad Jeremiah.

The tiny new addition to the Redwings family was so small that he had to be carried from the horse box into his stable where, after a quick look around, he was soon playfully jumping in the shavings and suckling from mum.

This adorable family unit was offered a home at the Sanctuary when their previous owner began to struggle to look after them due to ill health and contacted the charity for help.

Donkeys are sensitive souls who have complex care needs, so Redwings has an open door policy for these lovable long-eared creatures.

Amos, Jeremiah and Matilda will remain under

the watchful eye of Redwings’ veterinary and equine care teams at their headquarters for the next few months. While this site is closed to the public, it is hoped the gorgeous trio will be able to join a donkey herd at one of the charity’s visitor centres in the future.

Lynn Cutress, Redwings’ Chief Executive, said “Everyone at Redwings is absolutely smitten with Amos. He is only the fifth donkey foal to arrive at the Sanctuary in the past ten years so to say his arrival has caused a lot of excitement would be an understatement!

into a happy and healthy donkey to visit our website or call us to make a donation.”

If you would like to help Redwings help donkeys like Amos, Matilda and Jeremiah you can donate by calling 01508 481000 or visiting redwings.org.uk/donating. Just £10 could fill a stable with bedding, while £15 could provide a donkey with hay for a month and £50 could cover the cost of a health check for a new arrival like Amos to the Sanctuary.

“We’re delighted that by offering our help and expertise, this young family can remain together and receive the specialist care they need for the rest of their lives.

“It is thanks to the generosity of our supporters that we are able to provide a home for all three donkeys and we would welcome anyone who wishes to support us in their ongoing care and help Amos grow

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A LAUGH EVERY 3 MINUTES AND 50 SECONDS!

Top UK organist and funny man Tony Stace was the guest performer at the latest Briston Organ Show on Friday February 10th; his trademark is telling the audience exactly how long each musical item will last ‘so if you don’t like it, at least you will know when it will be over!’ Between the delightful music we got loads of hilarious anecdotes about him, his

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family back in Yorkshire, and his adventures on the road as one of the best organist entertainers in the UK.

His programme as usual had something for everyone - his ‘Hooked On Classics’ medley of popular classical music played to a disco rhythm was a huge hit with the capacity audience. Classical lovers had the ‘Meditation’ from Thais and loads of Johann Strauss to enjoy, and there was plenty of 60’s pop and Big Band too, and some lively sambas in the style of probably the greatest organist ever, the late Klaus Wunderlich. As usual, the proceeds from the wonderful raffle and excellent refreshments went towards the Coepman Centre’s fundraising - a very creditable £190 and our stall raising money for our chosen charity, the ORBIS Flying Eye Hospital project, added another £36 to the pot.

Our next show will be on Friday March 24th, when the very clever player Mike Hall will be with us for the first time, playing his Orla organ. Advance booking is now essential, as these shows are proving so popular, drawing in music lovers from as far afield as Great Yarmouth and Downham Market. Tickets are just £6 each pre-booked, and under 16 year olds can get in absolutely free as long as they are accompanied by a ticket-buying adult. To book, ‘phone Carol now on 01263 860844. Our venue is warm and comfortable, has soft padded seats (!) and has with wide level access for disabled visitors; we also have a large free carpark right outside the door. Visitors also enjoy our large screen TV so that they can see the players hands in close-up action. Further details of all the shows for 2017 can be found on our website - www.bristonorganshows.co.uk

Norman Lamb welcomes 'constructive' meeting with Prime Minister on NHS and Care Convention A cross party group of MPs co-coordinated by Norman Lamb have welcomed the outcome of a meeting with the Prime Minister on the future of the NHS and Social Care.

In a meeting with a delegation of MPs from the Lib Dems, Labour and the Conservatives earlier this month, the Prime Minister agreed to initiate a cross-party dialogue with her newly-appointed Health Adviser, James Kent.

The meeting was attended by Norman Lamb, Sarah Wollaston, Dan Poulter, Hugo Swire, Meg Hillier, and Frank Field, representing a much wider group of colleagues who have called on the government to establish an NHS and Care Convention.

Commenting after the meeting, Norman Lamb MP said: “I very much welcomed the positive and constructive discussion with the Prime Minister.

Mrs May appeared seemed willing to engage in a serious dialogue about how best to secure the future of our NHS and social care services. The future of the NHS and Social Care is more important than party politics, which has completely failed to come up with real solutions. The public are crying out for politicians to stop shouting at each other, and instead work together to make difficult decisions to ensure that patients get the right care and treatment when they need it. There is a real urgency to this situation, and now is the time to act. Today’s meeting was an encouraging first step, and I look forward to meeting with her advisers as soon as possible.”

Sarah Wollaston said "The scale of the challenge across health and social care is so great that we have to take a cross party approach to finding solutions and setting out the options to the public, including the consequences of inaction."

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For most of us, buying or selling a property is one of the most significant financial transactions we ever carry out, so it is vital to get the best possible expertise to guide you through all stages of the property transaction.

A lot of our legal work is reviewing properties in rural areas throughout Norfolk which do not have access to mains drainage i.e. sewers. In the absence of effluent infrastructure, a number of independent sewerage systems can be utilised to provide rural sanitation. However, each type brings with it a raft of regulations and potential pitfalls, with large sums

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of money at risk if they are not up to scratch.

A recent property transaction in rural Norfolk saw the discovery of a Septic tank that was over 100 years old buried in the garden! If our client had gone ahead and purchased this property with a septic tank which is not fit for use, it would have been their responsibility to fully decommission that system and install a compliant system, with costs likely to range into the £10,000s.

Whether you're buying, selling, investing, or letting a property, we focus on the individual needs of our clients, keeping you informed throughout the process from instruction to completion. We provide a fast and reliable service, so your purchase is completed as quickly and smoothly as possible whilst paying close attention to detail so you can relax in the knowledge there won't be any nasty surprises.

We offer fixed fee quotations which means that we are honest and upfront with no hidden charges. For a no obligation conveyancing quote please call the team today, 01692 660230 for our North Walsham office or 01263 823398 for Sheringham.

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Lifetime mortgages are now at the forefront of financial planning with their in-built “flexibilities and safeguards” providing you with access to your capital, to spend as you wish, tax free. Through our website you are able to download, or request, the Responsible Equity Release guide or find out how much you can unlock by using their instant Equity Release Calculator. Call 01263 715989 Monday to Friday 9 am - 6 pm

Norfolk Equity Release is an information only website and is a trading style of Retirement Freedom Ltd who are introducers to Responsible Life Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (reg. number 610205) and are members of the Equity Release Council.

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A YEAR IN THE LIFE OF THE CROMER COMMUNITY & HOSPITAL FRIENDS OCT - The hospital hosted an open day, the and the people and businesses who gave

During 2016, CCAHF raised £5,000 from various events:-

JAN - The year commenced with a coffee morning at the Red Lion Hotel with coffee, cakes and biscuits provided by the Hotel. MARCH - Val and John Laker organised a dinner with raffle and auction at the Constantia cottage restaurant which was well attended and received a lot of support from the Yiasimi family. APRIL - Mary Northway organised a Mississippi river cruise in honour of the Queen’s 90th birthday. JUNE – Attended ‘Party in the Park’ with a fundraising stall run by Joanna Coates, Shirley Davies and Rosemary Price. JULY - The annual hospital fete was organised by hospital staff and the Friends ran a summer draw and manned various stalls – a very successful day and many people attended. The fete was opened by Councillor John Lee, Chairman of the District Council and the Mayor and Deputy Mayor also attended.

Friends had various stalls and members of the public had the chance to ‘see behind the scenes’. NOV - Mary Northway organised a 3rd Mississippi river cruise, this time in memory of Mary's late husband David Northway. Shirley Davies and Cindy Dennis ran the Hospital cup darts competition at Cromer social club, won by Lynn Bartle and Gordon Nicholls. Rosemary Price donated a model beach hut for a raffle which is still ongoing at the club. Val and John Laker organised a Christmas dinner at the Constantia which was much enjoyed by all who attended. DEC - The Christmas draw was held at the Hospital. Mary Northway ran several £50 draws throughout the year.

donations. We look forward to fundraising during 2017, anyone wishing to help or with ideas for fundraising please contact either:• Mary Northway, Chairman 01263 513835 • Shirley Davies, Vice Chairman 07881 647240

Dates for your diary:24th March – Constantia 24th June – Hospital Fete – 150th anniversary!

Many thanks to all who donated prizes for all events and the Friends and the committee for help with all the events

North Norfolk District Council calls for groups to join in the Great British Spring Clean

North Norfolk District Council is backing a campaign to get half a million people out and about across Britain cleaning up their local communities in March 2017.

The brand new Great British Spring Clean will roll out for the first time in 2017, with a view to it becoming an annual event helping to bring people together and clean up the country. NNDC will be encouraging and supporting groups that want to help clear up litter that blights the streets, parks and beaches in our district.

Cllr Angie Fitch-Tillett Cabinet Member for Environmental Services said “We have been working hard with our communities to keep our beaches, villages and towns clean and tidy. The Great British Spring Clean is a chance to keep up the great work and encourage more people to take part in making North Norfolk an even better place to live.”

Many other organisations will also be supporting the clean up 3-5 March, including the Women’s Institute, National Trust and RSPCA, as well as a range of businesses.

TV wildlife presenter and children’s favourite Steve Backshall is lending his support to the campaign, which is backed by anti-litter charities including Keep Britain Tidy, Keep Wales Tidy, Keep Scotland Beautiful, Marine Conservation Society and Surfers Against Sewage.

If you want to take part in the campaign or to set up your own event, contact North Norfolk District Council’s Environmental Team at cleansing@north-norfolk.gov.uk or 01263 516195.

Sheringham Ramblers

SUNDAY 26 FEBRUARY : An 8.5 mile walk commencing from Pretty Corner free car park led by Norman 01263 825457

Sheringham Fit Together Walks

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

WEDNESDAY 8 MARCH : 5.5 mile walk commencing from Park Road, Cromer (good roadside parking) led by Sue & Ken 01603 866798

SUNDAY 12 MARCH : 8.5 mile walk commencing from the National Trust Car Park at Roman Camp Friday 10 March – 11am - Weybourne Amble approx. 2 miles – walk on a mixture of concrete, dirt, gravel and grass with gentle gradients and stunning views. Meet on the corner near Weybourne Village Hall Car Park, Beach Rd, Weybourne,

Happy 90th Birthday

Alan Chastney

Happy 90th Birthday for the 28 February To a dear Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad With Love and Best Wishes to you from All Your Family xxxx

(free to members) led by Norman 01263 825457

PLEASE NOTE: All walks commence at 10am. If you wish to bring a dog on the walk then please contact the walk leaders simply to check up on any concerns. NR25 7AH. Parking on streets

The Local Pick Up Points for the full Fit Together programme are Sheringham Library and Lloyds Pharmacy

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