Sheringham Independent April 2023

Free inside this issue is a 16 page guide to all the help you may need at some time or another, either now or in the future.

This community directory is a Healthier Sheringham Partnership project, which collates this information and mirrors the community connectors page and interactive map on the NNDC website (this should always have the latest information as it can be amended via the community connectors page at NNDC).

The directory is split into 2 sections:

• Practical support that can help prevent a crisis by keeping well and independent

• Information about activities and societies to keep everyone connected and active in Sheringham, both as a participant or as a volunteer. It is easy to take from the centre pages of this magazine.

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From the Broads to the Greek Islands for Local Writer

The latest mystery thriller from former TV and radio reporter Phil, writing as PN Johnson is a far cry from the early children's books he wrote about a teddy bear on the Broads Phil wrote The Little Blue Boat and the Secret of the Broads, which was produced as a play and performed in local theatres ten years ago

Since then, the former Radio Norfolk, BBC Look East and Anglia TV journalist, has turned to adult thrillers His first book "Killer in the Crowd" came out last March and was a Finalist in the 2022 Page Turner Awards.

Now his new book, "Run to the Blue" by PN Johnson, published on April 14th, is a fast-moving thriller set in the world of TV news in London and the Greek Islands It's been described by critics as "A Perfect Summer Read" Phil has dedicated the book to all of his former Radio and TV colleagues

The story revolves around TV reporter Tess Anderson Phil told us - It was supposed to be the best day of her career, the day when she was the hero, the reporter whose story put a deadly gangster behind bars But as crime boss Ken Lean is sentenced, ace reporter Tess Anderson instead finds herself in the headlines: her husband is exposed as having an affair with a top government minister, and Tess herself faces death threats from the Lean crime family

With her life collapsing around her, Tess runs to her friend’s villa on the Greek island of Paxos, but soon finds she’s been tracked down by killers and spies. Her only hope of escape is a mysterious, glamorous, and somehow familiar American yachtsman Can Tess stay alive long enough to see her pursuers behind bars? Who can she trust as her enemies close in? And what is the secret that her husband and his lover are so keen to ensure remains buried?

Run to the Blue by PN Johnson is published by Burning Chair Publishing London

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As for Able Sea Bear Teddy and The Little Blue Boat, Phil assures us he's still out there patrolling the Broads looking after the birds and animals, and he may appear in another children's story in the future.

Sustainability Saturday

11th March 2023

This was the fourth meeting in the new series of Sustainability Saturdays at the Quaker Meeting House, Sheringham Dr John Hopkins, a former government advisor, gave us a talk on Nature Based Solutions; that is restoring nature, not just for its own sake, but also to benefit people It as an idea promoted first by the UN and then by the UK Government and has been adopted by many local authorities, NGOs, landowners, and private companies It includes benefits as diverse as carbon storage, flood protection, air purification and noise reduction Often a wood, wetland or other habitat, can inexpensively provide many of these services at the same time The Riverlands Project on the River Bure, rewilding at Wild Ken Hill and plans to create wetlands to protect the river Wensum from polluted runoff, are a few examples of this approach in Norfolk Gardeners too can make a difference by reducing paved surfaces, planting trees, shrubs and pollinator friendly plants, as well as doing less digging to conserve soil carbon and biodiversity (a welcome excuse for some)

The next Sustainable Saturday is 15th April, the Saturday after Easter, from 10 30am for 11 am, at the Quaker Meeting House, next to 14 Cremer St, Sheringham NR26 8DL, when there will be the speaker will be Beau Pearson from the Anglian Water Sustainability Team Co-ordinator.

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Cromer and Sheringham Probus Club

On Tuesday 7 March, after an excellent lunch, Tim Groves, a retired primary school teacher, gave a fascinating talk entitled ‘The Development and Growth of Sheringham as a Seaside Resort’.

Tim started by passing round some interesting artefacts, stressing the enjoyment and significance of ‘hands-on’ history One of the objects, a 19th century corn measure, belonged to one of his ancestors After a brief talk about his family’s history, and encouraging members to investigate their own families’ ancestry, Tim spoke about the Sheringham Museum, of which he is a director

Next, Tim asserted that the development of Sheringham from a small fishing and farming community to a thriving seaside resort was the result of three factors: the Industrial Revolution; the impact of the Upcher family from 1812; and, most important, the arrival of the railway in 1887

The final part of Tim’s talk included the presentation of many pictures of old Sheringham, for example, of the fishing community and of Upper

A Note from the edi

Spring has sprung! The evenings are lighter a somehow things feel better, even if the weathe inclement at times

Easter is upon us, closely followed with the celebration of the Coronation of King Charles and a new Carolean era, the official name of this new age was confirmed by Prime Minister Liz Truss after Queen Elizabeth II's death Saturday 6th May is Coronation Day, so start planning your celebrations, Union Jacks and paper crowns at the ready! This will be most people’s first, and perhaps, only experience of a new monarch’s coronation, so make it memorable

Whatever you are doing to mark the occasion, enjoy your April magazine Jo – Editor

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

May Tuesday 2nd May Friday 12th May

June Tuesday 30th May Friday 9th June

July Tuesday 27th June Friday 7th July

Sheringham School He revealed that, in the mid-19th century, there were 250 to 300 fishing boats in Sheringham, yet today there are only 2 or 3. Many fishermen in the Victorian era became involved in servicing the new tourists Tim finished by encouraging members to visit the Sheringham Museum

On behalf of the 32 members present, our Chairman, John Rattle, thanked Tim for his informative and interesting talk.

On 2 May Nona Gray will speak to us on “Great-Grandfather ’s Factory” On 6 June we will hold our Annual General Meeting for members, but if you would like to know more about the club, please visit our website www.candsprobus.club or contact our Lunch Secretary Dave Vickery on 01263 824306.

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In the Loop with Sheringham Town Council

Annual Parish Meeting

Date for your Diaries:

Wednesday 24th May 2023 - Starts 6pm at the Sheringham Community Centre ALL SHERINGHAM RESIDENTS, COMMUNITY GROUPS & ORGANISATIONS ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND

The Annual Parish Meeting is not a Town Council meeting, but a meeting of electors where the Chair/Mayor and other Town Council members provide reports and updates about our community Attendees can make comment on any agenda item and questions are welcomed

Local Elections - Important Information

- Local Elections - Photo ID From 4 May 2023, voters in England will need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections This will apply to Local elections, Police and Crime Commissioner elections, UK parliamentary by-elections and Recall petitions From October 2023 it will apply to UK General elections too For more information visit the Electoral Commission website: electoralcommission org uk/voterID or call 0800 328 0280.

Streetlights

The 127 lights owned by Sheringham Town

Council around Sheringham have now all been replaced, and they are now being switched on The contractors will be affixing stickers to each light which will show details of how to get in touch if there is a problem with the light.

Contact the STC team

E: info@sheringhamtowncouncil gov uk

T: 01263 822213 / Sheringham Community Centre, Holway Road, Sheringham, NR26 8NP

Website: sheringhamtowncouncil.gov.uk

FB: STC Sheringham Town Council

Beach Party Outreach Packs Sheringham Church

Lighthouse Community Church in Sheringham was packed with children and young people at the end of half term week as the annual BeachLife indoor beach party got underway Around 140 children, along with many of their parents were there during the afternoon, for a time of beach games, challenges, crafts and ice cream For many, the highlight was the huge inflatable “Whack- a-mole” game

The theme of the afternoon was Thankfulness, and Methodist minister Sharon Thraves reminded the children why being thankful is so important, while two leaders competed with two of the children in compiling and

eating a sandwich with a bizarre combination of fillings!

The evening session was aimed at teenagers, with more games, challenges and ice cream, following the eight litres of ice cream consumed that afternoon! Connor Winston shared his thoughts about how having a thankful heart can help to combat anxiety and contribute to a more fulfilling life

Peter Skivington, who leads the BeachLife organising team, said “It was great to see Lighthouse packed with children and young people coming together and having a great time It’s clear that we were meeting a need for such an event at the end of the winter half term ”

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Events at Weybourne Village Hall

Film Night

Continues third Friday each month

No booking required Next scheduled films:

April 21st: Empire of Light starring Norfolk’s own

Olivia Coleman

May 19th: The Bafta award winning All quiet on the Western Front

Both films are rated 15 Doors open 7pm, film starts 7 30pm Suggested donation £3 per seat

Bingo

Continues 4th Friday each month No booking required Next date April 28th A great night for all the family Doors open 7pm, eyes down 7 30pm £1 entry with tea and coffee provided. Please bring other drinks, if required, and nibbles

Coronation Celebration

Saturday 7th May

Ticket event Starting at 10am with a commemorative tree planting by Rev I Dyble Inside the hall a pre-Coronation sherry, or non-alcoholic alternative will be served, the “Big Screen” will then be showing the Coronation live A two-course luncheon will be served (Vegetarian and gluten free options available, need to be pre-booked) followed by “A right Royal Quiz”, with local quiz master, Alan Cook The day will be rounded off with a cream tea and champagne, to toast our new King, Charles III

The day is expected to end at 3 30pm approx

Tickets are £10 per head and are available at the above Village Hall events, or from Hydrangea Cottage, Holt Rd, Weybourne and 27 Holt Road, Weybourne, cash or cheque please Purchase early to avoid disappointment as numbers are strictly limited

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For further information please contact our Personal Support Manager Donna Cooke Tel: 07918 133571 or email: d.cooke@asperger.org.uk

Red Top

Entries from members only Brian Reehl Sheringham

Thursday April 20th

Refreshments from 7.00 Talk 7.30

Easter at St. Andrew`s Methodist Church

Sheringham, NR26 8DG

Maundy Thursday 6th April - 10 00 a m

Holy Communion

Good Friday 7th April - 10 00 a m

Devotional Service

Easter day Sunday 9th. April - 10.30 a.m.

Easter Worship with Communion

A warm welcome to everyone

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Saturday 22nd April

Fabric & haberdashery sale St Benets Church Hall, North Walsham, 9 30 till 12 noon Proceeds to various charities Refreshments will be available Please note cash only

Bodham & Beckham Film Club

Wednesday 19th April – 7 00pm: Roald Dahl's “MATILDA THE MUSICAL” 2023 (PG) starring Alisha Weir, Emma Thompson, Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough

Wednesday 3rd May – 7.00pm: Whitney Houston: “I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY” 2023 (12) starring Naomi Ackie, Nafessa Williams, Ashton Sanders, Clarke Peters, Tamara Tunie, Stanley Tucci.

Wednesday 17th May – 7 00pm: Based on true events “THE WOMAN

KING” 2023 (15) starring Viola Davis

Bodham & Beckham Craft Club

Don’t forget Crafters The Bodham and Beckham Craft Club takes place in the Village Hall on alternate Wednesdays from 2 00pm to 4 00pm

The next meeting is on 19th April 2023

The cost is £3 00 per meeting to include refreshments Bring any crafts that you are interested in and socialise with like-minded people Come along and join the banter and chat, see if it’s the sort of thing for you or please contact Helen Bruford on 588122

Bodham & Beckham Horticultural Show

This year's show will be on Saturday 22nd July 2023 and is open to all Schedules will be available after 1st June.

Our thanks go to our sponsors:

Allards Butchers of Holt, Crayford & Abbs, East & West Beckham Solar Community Fund, Homeopathic Supply Company, Kelling Heath Holiday Park, North Norfolk's Garden Machinery & Holt Mobility Centre Ltd, R C Wright Ltd, Woodlands Caravan Park

We are very grateful for their continuing support

In the meantime, we hope you will be 'Sowing and Growing, Baking and Making' so we can have another bumper show

The profits from the show will go towards Bodham & Beckham Over 70s Christmas Lunch which will be held on 9th December 2023

Shirley & Alan Prince, tel: 01263 588235 or email: aprince@btconnect com

Edgefield Open Gardens

Saturday 20 & Sunday 2 21 M May 2023 12 till 5pm

Entry tickets and maps to be purchased at Edgefield Village Hall NR24 2AL. £5 per adult to cover both days. Age 16 and under free

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Ploughman's lunch and afternoon tea Plant and book stalls. Raffle

All proceeds to Edgefield Church Assistance dogs only please

Aylsham & District Flower Club

Regular Events

Aylsham & District Flower Club 2nd Wednesday each month in Aylsham Town Hall (apart from January) 7pm for 7 30 unless special open evenings Tea/ coffee available Raffle of arrangements Visitors £8 Annual sub £33 Contact: Crystal Dyball 01603 291190

Open Evening

At our special Open evening on Wednesday 10th May Arnaud Metairie from “French Touch Floristry” Winchcombe Gloucestershire will be our demonstrator Arnaud is an award-winning floral designer and stage demonstrator and has chosen “Serendipity “as his title Doors open 6 30 pm Sweet and savoury snacks and drinks to be served before the demonstration starting at 7 30 pm This is an evening not to be missed Everyone welcome Members £12 visitors £20 There will be the Flower of the Month Competition and Raffle of arrangements (tickets 50p each) Who will be the lucky winners this time? For tickets, please contact Hazel Blackburn 01263 733167 or hazelblackburn733@gmail com

Spring Garden Visit

We are looking forward to our Spring Garden Visit to The Old Rectory, Catfield NR27 5DA This is on Thursday 27th April at 2 pm Admission £10 to include afternoon tea Please contact Hazel Blackburn if you would like to join us tel: 01263 7333167 or email: hazelblackburn733@gmail com as deposit is needed in advance.

Sheringham History Group

A talk by Helen Murray on The History of Newhaven Court, Cromer on Wednesday, May 3rd, 7 30pm at Sheringham Museum (Doors open 7 00pm, please use the school entrance on Lifeboat Plain)

Helen will discuss the research for her book about The Newhaven Court Hotel, published in 2020 Newhaven Court was an imposing, red brick turreted mansion, built in 1884 as a grand holiday home overlooking Norwich Road It was visited by many celebrities, including Prince Philip, Tennyson, Churchill and Shackleton In 1963 it was destroyed by fire sheringhamhistory co uk

WEYBOURNE COMMUNITY FUND CAR BOOT SALES

1ST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH FROM APRIL TO SEPTEMBER

George Weston Community Field A149 COAST ROAD, WEYBOURNE NR25 7EY – OPPOSITE WINDMILL

Open to the public from 10am. Stall set up from 8.30am. From £6 per pitch, traders welcome, contact for price.

For more details call 01263 588379.

Jonathan Veira at Sheringham Salvation Army

Our special guest at The Salvation Army, Cremer Street, Sheringham on Saturday 13th May at 7 30pm (the week after the Coronation) is the internationally renowned singer, Jonathan Veira

In “An Audience with Jonathan Veira”, Jonathan will use his voice and his skills as a musician on the piano and guitar, in a range of styles from Popular to Classical, together with his talents as a comedian and most of all communicator

Jonathan regularly broadcasts on BBC radio and television and has recorded numerous CDs and television programs in many genres including light entertainment and religious broadcasting, particularly with Songs of Praise Tracks from his CDs on the Elevation recording label are often featured on radio programmes across the globe

After a concert in Northern Ireland, a member of the audience said: “Jonathan Veira is the best one-man show I have ever seen, and no, I'm not one of his relatives!

And Phillip R Buttall of the Plymouth Evening Herald wrote: " Jonathan Veira, singer and pianist, who kept a packed audience absolutely spellbound for over 2 hours with a fascinating mix of humour, anecdote and, of course, superb music. There was Gershwin, A Donizetti aria, a Billy Joel number, gospel, country & western, blues, standards like 'Mona Lisa', 'My Funny Valentine' and much more besides, a veritable pot pourri which, on paper, would have seemed totally ill-suited in juxtaposition

However, whilst Jonathan is a true Jack-of-all-trades, he is an unsurpassed master of them all, subtly changing his delivery from one genre to the next, allowing the programme to unfold seamlessly, yet still maintaining an almost impromptu feel to the whole show"

Tickets are available now on Eventbrite (search for Jonathan Veira Live) at £12 each

90th Anniversary Celebration for Choral Society

In their Emerald Anniversary Concert, Sheringham and Cromer Choral Society mark 90 years of bringing the joy of choral singing to north Norfolk with a celebration of the changes in choral music since 1933 The concert takes place in Cromer Parish Church on Saturday 29 April 2023 at 7:00 pm

Alongside key twentieth century music the choir will revisit two past Choral Society commissions (Vespers – Songs of the Sea by Richard Allain and Seasons by Thomas Hewitt Jones), perform works written by their very first (Norman Cutting) and present (David Ballard) musical directors and sing a new commission (Hope) especially written for this occasion by local composer Andrew Weeks.

The programme will include Benjamin Britten’s dynamic Festival Te Deum and an anthem by William Matthias

Full details can be found on the Society’s web site www sheringhamandcromerchoral org uk

Tickets priced £15 (under 18s FREE) can be purchased from the box office at Sheringham Little Theatre - telephone 01263 822347 or online at www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com Tickets are also available from North Norfolk Visitor Centre, Louden Road, Cromer for personal callers only

Grenfell and The Building Safety Act 2022

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How will this affect landlords?

The Building Safety Act 2022 is a significant piece of legislation that was introduced with the aim of improving the safety of buildings in the United Kingdom The act applies to buildings which are at least 11 meters in height or five storeys from the ground and was implemented following the Grenfell Tower tragedy, where 72 people lost their lives due to a fire in a high-rise residential building

The act introduces a number of new measures to ensure that buildings in the UK are designed, constructed, and maintained to a high level of safety These measures include the creation of a new building safety regulator, a new regulatory framework for buildings, and a new system of building safety certificates

Landlords will be considered dutyholders under the new Act and will have a responsibility for ensuring the safety of their buildings This means that landlords will need to take steps to identify and manage any risks related to the safety of their buildings, and to take action to address any concerns.

The Building Safety Act 2022 contains several key provisions that landlords should be aware of:

• Building Safety Regulator: The Act establishes the Building Safety Regulator (‘BSR’), which will oversee the safety of high-rise residential buildings The Regulator will publish guidelines

and regulations that landlords must comply with to ensure the safety of their buildings Landlords should work with the Building Safety Regulator to ensure compliance with the Act and to address any concerns or issues that may arise.

• Building Safety Certificate: Landlords of high-rise residential buildings will be required to obtain a building safety certificate The certificate will indicate that the building meets the necessary safety standards To obtain the certificate, landlords must provide evidence of regular safety inspections and checks Landlords should therefore keep records of all safety inspections and checks, as well as any actions taken to address any concerns

• Enforcement Powers: The Building Safety Regulator will have enforcement powers to take action against landlords who fail to comply with the Act This could include fines, prosecution, or even imprisonment for serious breaches of the Act

• Fire Safety Measures: The Act requires all high-rise residential buildings to be fitted with sprinkler systems and other fire safety measures Landlords should ensure that their buildings comply with the new fire safety measures required by the Act and should conduct a fire risk assessment of their buildings to identify any potential hazards and risks

• Serve Notices: Landlords will be required to serve notices to demonstrate that they qualify for protection under the act

Easter at The Salvation Army Cremer Street, Sheringham

Maundy Thursday (6th April) 12.30pm Free Soup Lunch followed by an Easter Reflection

Good Friday (7th April)

11.30am Open Air Service at The Town Clock (Churches Together) 7.00pm Worship

Easter Sunday (9th April) 10.15am Refreshments 11.00am Easter Worship

We’d love to welcome you to these events

Salvation Army is a Christian Church & Registered Charity, No: 214779 and in Scotland SC009359

Upcoming important dates

• In April 2023, existing occupied high-rise buildings will be registerable

• By October 2023, all existing occupied high-rise buildings must have been registered and the BSR will become the regulatory authority for all high-rise residential buildings.

• April 2024, the BSR will be able to enforce Building Regulation Certificates.

Overall, the Building Safety Act 2022 is an important piece of legislation that aims to improve the safety of high-rise residential buildings in the UK While there have been concerns about the cost of implementing these measures, the government has argued that the cost of failing to act could be much higher

If you would like to seek advice on the Building Safety Act from our Conveyancing team, or have another legal query, please contact our dedicated Client Relations Team on 01603 693510 or email us at enquiries@clapham-collinge co uk Our legal team provide a full range of legal services for businesses, families, and individuals The personal legal services we offer include conveyancing, family law including separation and divorce, personal injury, clinical negligence, employment law, wills, trusts, lasting powers of attorney and probate Legal services for businesses include debt recovery, litigation and disputes, landlord and tenant services, employment law and commercial property

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North Norfolk Railway Receives The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service

Volunteers at the North Norfolk Railway, which runs magnificently restored steam and heritage diesel trains between Sheringham and Holt, were this week awarded The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service This is the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK and is equivalent to an MBE

The railway operates along 5½ miles of restored track from Sheringham to Weybourne and Holt with almost all the tasks necessary to run the trains being carried out by a team of over 500 dedicated volunteers The line is one of the county’s most popular tourist attractions, welcoming around 165,000 passengers per annum with steam trains running on most days from April to October

The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service recognises outstanding work by local volunteer groups to benefit their communities It was created in 2002 to celebrate The Queen’s Golden Jubilee

The North Norfolk Railway was one of 244 local charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups to receive the prestigious award

The ceremony, which was postponed from last year, with the list announced in June at Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee Weekend, due to the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, took place at Sheringham Station on 23rd March and saw Deputy Lieutenant of Norfolk, Adel MacNicol present the crystal award Representatives of the line’s 500 volunteers joined dignitaries at Sheringham for the ceremony, and then travelled aboard a special steam-hauled train to Holt and back

Hugh Harkett, Managing Director, said ‘We are extremely proud to receive this Award, our volunteers really are the life blood of the Railway and we are continually thankful for their dedication and support.

The North Norfolk Railway is a not-forprofit enterprise, so the

support of volunteers is really crucial to our survival and we are delighted that the fantastic contribution they make has been officially celebrated in this way. The ceremony is a great boost ahead of our main season, which begins on 1st April ”

Two volunteers from the line will also be invited to attend a garden party at Buckingham Palace in May 2023 along with other recipients of the Award.

The Railway is set to have another busy year with steam and heritage diesel trains running almost every day between April and October, alongside a busy schedule of dining train services and special events

Full details of these additional services and the North Norfolk Railway’s timetables can be found at www nnrailway co uk

Sheringham Post Office opens at Barney’s

The new branch will be operated by Jigen and Nisha Patel, who took over Barney's on September 30 last year. Barney’s is located at 5-7 Station Rd, Sheringham NR26 8RE and the Post office will be open Monday to Friday from 8am to 5 30pm and on Saturday from 8am to 3pm Jigen commented: “When we took over this business our aim was to support the community ”

“We knew that the town was lacking a Post Office, but when we first tried to apply there was no advertisement on their website So we got the number of Matt Hatfull, the project manager, spoke to him and everything took place "

“We are in the middle of everything in Sheringham and hope it will be convenient for everyone,” he added

100th Birthday Celebration in Sheringham

Trefoil Guild member Wilhelmina Payne was 100 years old on March 12th

Members were, together with our County President and Chairman, delighted to mark this milestone sharing a buffet luncheon

Wilhelminas adventure in Guiding began as a Brownie in 1930, progressing as a Guide. At teacher training college she became a Guider Marrying in 1947 she raised her family and was "Brown Owl" to many young girls in the 1st Uxbridge Pack as well as helping with the Guide Company

Eventually moving to North Norfolk Wilhelmina joined the Sheringham Trefoil Guild in the early 1980's. Although she finds it difficult to get around, she enjoys the stimulation of the monthly meetings which continue to provide valuable social contact D Struthers & A Ayers

Stall holder Opportunities

at Sheringham Summer Carnival Sheringham Carnival are already preparing for the summer and are planning the town’s Carnival

The first day, Sunday 30th July, will be Crowning Day where everyone gathers together on the Leas to celebrate the Coronation of our Carnival Queen and to enjoy a day by the seaside It is anticipated that alongside traditional fun and games there will be a food and craft market Sheringham Carnival is therefore asking anyone to come forward if they would like to be involved

There will be a pitch fee and Carnival will need a copy of public liability insurance prior to the event.

To declare your interest please contact Kim Glover: kimfieldingglover@hotmail.co.uk or Sophia Emery: sophia850@btinternet.com

Sheringham Library News

Open Library - Your key to the library Monday to Friday: 8am-7pm, Saturday: 8am-4pm, Sunday: 10am-4pm, Closed on Bank Holidays Please ask a member of staff to activate your library card for Open Libraries and for a new 6 digit PIN number You must read our terms and conditions You will need to be over 16 and we need to see proof of your Norfolk address Staffed Hours: Monday 10am-7pm, Tuesday 10am-7pm, Wednesday 1pm-7pm, Friday 1pm-7pm, Saturday 11am-4pm

Scrabble Club every Wednesday 4 30-5 30

Help with Maths and Numeracy for Adults: Multiply will be holding monthly drop-in sessions starting May 9th 11am-1pm in Sheringham Library

After-school story time volunteer: let us know if you would be interested in reading stories to our young customers

Library Jobseeker Support: Do you need to set up an email address, find a CV template or access on-line resources from Job Help via campaign gov uk?

Perhaps you would like to use our computers to do the “Finding Jobs On-Line” course with Learn my Way? One to One guidance is available by appointment on Fridays 4:30pm-5:30pm Please ask a member of staff We also have a dedicated selection of books for you to choose from

Come and share your experiences of researching Family History: On the first Monday of the month 2-3pm If you are interested in Family History and joining a friendly group to share helpful hints and stories, please ask a member of staff or contact Diane on 07752937313

Mid-Week Scrabble Club: Every Wednesday 4:30-5:30

Sheringham Library Community Jigsaw is back Come and help us to fill in the gaps We also have a selection of jigsaws for you to borrow on your library card

Do you love reading Crime fiction? Join our Crime Book Club, meeting in the library on the first Friday of the month between 4 30-5 30pm If you would like to participate or volunteer to co-ordinate it with the support of library staff, we’d love to hear from you Please ask us the next time to visit the library or phone 01263 822874

Sheringham Community Crafters: Meet Monday mornings in the library 10:30-12:30 Please email lynne@clarityonline co uk to join or ask a member of staff

Sheringham Voices: Come and share memories Are you new to Sheringham or been here for years? Come and listen and chat with a cuppa Relaxed and informal Every second Wednesday of the month 2pm-4pm

LEGO Club: Saturdays 2-3pm Suitable for ages 4+ Children under 8 must be accompanied No need to book Lego provided Fortnightly Family History Sessions with Debbie on Tuesdays 2-3pm. Booking is essential

I T Buddy Sessions Mondays 10:15am-11:15am Booking is essential Bounce & Rhyme on Tuesdays 10-10 30am, followed by Stay & Chat 10:3011:15 Let the little ones play while you have a coffee and a chat No need to book.

The National Childbirth Trust Sling Library will be available at Stay & Chat to give practical safety advice on wearing and hiring out slings of all shapes and sizes from new-born to 6 years old This is a drop-in session on the second Tuesday of the month at 10:30

Autism and Learning Disability Friendly Just a Cuppa: Do you have a learning disability and/or autism, or are you a carer or a family member of someone who does? Sheringham Library is creating spaces for people to meet and chat in a friendly, casual environment Meeting on the fourth Friday of the month 4pm-6pm

Knit & Natter: The Sheringham Norfolk Knitters meet at Sheringham Library on the 2nd Monday of the month 2pm-4pm New members welcome Contact Kate on 01263 824781

Tricky Period and Warm & Well Bags: While the Winter provision of hot drinks and warm clothing in our libraries finished at the end of March, we are still here to support you Our Tricky Period provision of free sanitary pads will be continuing Toiletries are still available in some libraries, please ask staff for details We will continue to host our regular ‘Just a Cuppa’ session every Saturday afternoon from 2pm

Baby Weighing Scales are available in our Children’s Area Come along for a friendly chat. Just a Cuppa & Colour Me Calm, every Saturday 2-3pm

Would you be interested in becoming a Home Library Service Volunteer for Sheringham Library? Please contact the Royal Voluntary Service on 01603 397998

You can visit our website www.norfolk.gov.uk/libraries to book a computer and find up to date information on the services that we have on offer We have stopped automatically renewing items borrowed from Norfolk libraries, so please renew or return your own items again This will allow you and other library users to have the widest possible range of options available when you visit one of our libraries However, we will not be reintroducing overdue charges at the same time, to give you some time to get back into the habit of managing your library loans

Sheringham Library, New Road, Sheringham, NR26 8EB. 01263 822874 www norfolk gov uk/libraries

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North Norfolk Community Transport Celebrates After Receiving Motability Funding

North Norfolk Community Transport (NNCT) is celebrating after receiving a grant from Motability the Charity to expand its Wheelchair Accessible Car service The new funding, totalling £148,561, will mean NNCT can support even more disabled people and people with reduced mobility to access transport so they can get to medical appointments or visit the people and places they choose

The rural nature of North Norfolk means that affordable, accessible transport is in short supply. NNCT aims to give people choice and control over where they can go, leading to improved health and wellbeing and social connections This door-to-door service is now supported by Motability who have funded the purchase of an extra vehicle, as well as the running costs of the vehicle and a driver for the next three years

Commenting on the project, Executive Lead

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of NNCT, Jane Bishop said: “We are so lucky to have received this grant and it will enable us to make a commitment to support people over a sustained period of time. Although there is already a high demand for transport to medical appointments, this means we can increase our capacity so that people can get to other places This may be to attend a job interview or visit an educational institution, to attend support groups and societies, or simply wanting to see friends and family This is of particular importance for people who live alone, whether elderly people who have lost partners or young people isolated by the need to supply childcare in the home We already know, from the multiple requests we receive daily, that there is a high demand for this kind of support for disabled people in North Norfolk ”

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“This has given us our freedom back and we see it as an essential service ”

“I cannot speak highly enough of the service that is provided. It is an invaluable local wheelchair accessible service providing a lifeline to people in need, this includes the family and friends of those who are in a wheelchair ”

Lisa Jones, director at Motability, said: “We’re delighted to award NNCT with this grant to support the expansion of their community transport service so that more people in North Norfolk have greater access to travel The grant comes from our portfolio of grant programmes specifically set up for charities and organisations like NNCT who are already doing so much to help disabled people access the transport they need We encourage any organisation that may be eligible for funding to have a look and apply ”

More information about Motability’s grants to charities and organisations can be found at www motability org uk/charitablegrants/grants-to-charities-and-organisations

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To find out more contact North Norfolk Community Transport on 01692 500840 or visit www.nnct.org.uk

Never too old to learn!

Every day, there is always something new to learn Although Age Concern North Norfolk runs a day centre, which provides care for several clients living with dementia and other cognitive issues, we find out more and more about their backgrounds through some of the simple activities we organise

A visit from small animals such as guinea pigs from Cuddly Cavies starts conversations about pets they had when they were young or brings out their caring skills as they cuddle and stroke them.

Sometimes we make small cakes, a reminder for them that cooking can be fun and eating the outcome also enjoyable

Many of our clients do not have the capacity to prepare meals when they get home so we provide a safe environment to utilise long-lost skills

George and GP Fairtrade for Sheringham

The Fairtrade for Sheringham group held a very successful ‘Big Brew’ Coffee Morning early in March to raise awareness of the Fairtrade movement and to raise funds for ‘Transform Trade’ (formerly Traidcraft Exchange) This they did by enabling £400 to be remitted to ‘Transform Trade’ This organisation assists producers of goods to work in a sustainable way which also helps them to be aware of climate change challenges, feed their families and send their children to school. The event was supported by Councillors Madeleine Ashcroft & Sue Brisbane of Sheringham Town Council (pictured) plus Central Co-op and Tesco

We are all encouraged to look for the Fairtrade logo when doing our shopping, thus ensuring producers receive a fair price for their goods Alternatively, St Andrew’s Methodist Church holds small stocks of some Fairtrade products such as teabags, coffee, chocolate, peanut butter, honey etc Contact Jean Parton (01263) 821600 jeanparton24@gmail com for more information

We are now working in partnership with Paston College and offered two Health and Social Care students a placement Each student has to complete 100 hours of work and generate a portfolio of evidence to meet their competences for the level of the course they have chosen

Guinea Pigs

Our two Senior Support Workers have taken on a mentoring role with each student and we have enrolled them on our online training to cover the more Health and Safety aspects of the requirements of their course Age Concern North Norfolk enjoys the students coming to the centre, as do the older people, as it brings ‘new eyes’ into what we do and reinforces for our own staff what a wonderful learning environment we have

Top Tips with Toll Barn Vets

- Exotic Birds (Part

Many birds in captivity are often fed inappropriate diets (excluding those with very specialised diets, such as lorikeets who must be fed bird nectar), with many of the more commonly kept species fed on seed based diets

Seed based diets are the fatty fast foods of the bird world Of course they love them but that doesn’t necessarily mean they ar diet Such foods often lack the vi and minerals that birds need to k their body and immune system strong and health, leading to subsequent Health issues including secondary fatty liver, metabolic bone disease, egg binding and respiratory issues, a healthy diet will hopefully mean you have a healthy bird

Even seed based diets dusted with minerals don’t solve the problem because the majority of seed eating birds will shell the seeds they receive and selectively feed on their favourites such as sunflowers or millet. This leads to minimal supplementation and discarding of mineral covered shells leaving the healthier pellets and their vital nutrients in them being left behind

Supplementing their water is one way to combat deficiencies but the unhealthy diet

2) - Feeding

remains, so we would always advise switching your birds to a pellet-based diet where appropriate Many birds raised on seeds can be fussy, as previously mentioned, these are the fast foods of the bird world, so it can take time and perseverance to change the habits of a lifetime with these fast food addicts

There are many online resources that can help with this process, but recommendations vary from 50-70% pellets that contain a homogenous mix of everything a bird needs to stay healthy and reduces selective feeding Birds should also be offered plenty of fresh veg and where appropriate fruit with the seed making up only a small portion of their diet as treats, or given during training as a reward

Did you know you can make some of your seeds even healthier by allowing them to sprout? Sprouting them leads to a change in their nutritional contents and can be a great intermediate step for our fussy eaters

Suitable fruits and vegetables include dark leafy greens (broccoli, spinach, kale, dandelion

leaves), carrot, green beans, sugar snap peas, peppers, papaya, mango, melon, pomegranate

Visit a reputable website online for a full bird safe list.

Foods to avoid include dairy products, tea, coffee, chocolate, avocado and salty or sugary foods Some of these foods are quite toxic to birds and what seems like a treat at the time can lead to serious health implications, so always check before you feed

Also remember to make it fun! Birds need to be kept busy with interesting things to do or they can engage in self destructive behaviours such as chewing or feather plucking Start with setting your bird a challenge that is easy such as putting a piece of paper over the top of the food bowl Once they have mastered this you can make it a bit more difficult – wrap favourite food items partially in paper then move them to different places for more of a challenge. Place items inside cardboard toilet paper inserts or boxes Once your bird has mastered this, you can increase the degree of difficulty by buying toys that you can hide things in It is important not to make things too difficult to begin with or your bird will become discouraged and give up

Winter Notes from the Commons

Our winter through December, January and February consisted of a cycle of a few cold days followed by milder days We had periods of spectacular hoar frosts but very little sleet or snow Mark Clements and I walked the Commons most days and our highlights are as follows

The Waxwings which turned up at the end of November were still present (01 Dec) and increased to 10 (02 Dec) They were last seen the following day (03 Dec) A rare visitor was found by Mark on Pill-box Hill (04 Dec) It was a Dartford Warbler, a nonmigratory warbler in the UK although it will do local migrations in the winter from its breeding areas A Kingfisher was noted by the main pond (06 Dec) and a ‘wintering’ Chiffchaff was seen, while a Water Rail was heard calling from the north-east corner marsh

Two Chiffchaffs were observed (07 Dec) eating

Willow Aphids

These aphids are the largest in the UK and are not normally eaten by birds due to a toxicity built up from feeding on willow sap It is possible that the ‘wintering’ Chiffchaffs have not encountered these aphids before and were trying them for the first time Redwings were noted flying over west with one flock of 56 seen A Snipe and a Woodcock were flushed from the central marsh (09 Dec) which coincided with a drop in the temperature and a Firecrest was found in the wooded area The first period of hoar frost occurred, and the Dartford Warbler was re-found at the northern end of the Central Marsh (13 Dec) just as a Kingfisher flew overhead The Dartford Warbler was still present the following day (14 Dec) and two Teal flew north With the cooler weather a cold-weather movement of birds was noted with Mark counting 91 Lapwing and

200 Redwing during the day (15 Dec) Another cold weather visitor, the Jack Snipe was flushed by John Furse and the next day (16 Dec) Mark flushed two Jack Snipe and two Common Snipe Redwing (150) and Fieldfare (13) plus 230 Pink-footed Geese also passed over that day. A Redshank was at the main pond (17 Dec) and again the cold weather had brought the wader to the Common Pete Geary spotted the Kingfisher at the main pond (19 Dec) and a Red Kite was noted (20 Dec) A flock of 15 Lesser Redpolls had a Mealy Redpoll with them (21 Dec) and a Firecrest was present in the wet wood to the south-west of the Common During the morning Mark also spotted a Little Egret heading east For the next four days the Kingfisher was at the main pond and the Dartford Warbler was noted to have returned to the Pill-box area (26 Dec) A flock of 12 Siskin and a Firecrest was present in the wet wood area (31 Dec) The Dartford Warbler remained mainly in the Pill-box area for the whole month of January and was periodically seen moving around A Woodcock was flushed (01 Jan) and two Chiffchaffs were noted plus a flock of 26 Siskin

Another Mealy Redpoll (possibly two) were found in a flock of 23 Lesser Redpolls by Mark (04 Jan) A Red Kite headed east (06 Jan) and 86 Pinkfooted Geese headed west Another Red Kite was seen by Pete Geary (08 Dec) as well as two Chiffchaffs

A Mediterranean Gull headed south (11 Jan) and the first Buff-tailed Bumblebee was seen (12 Jan) Dave Billham reported a sighting of a Barn Owl (13 Jan) and the Firecrest was still present (17 Jan) A male Reed Bunting turned up (18 Jan) and a female Teal headed south 25 Jan) A pair of Sparrowhawks was displaying (27 Jan), and a Woodcock and Reed Bunting were also seen Some 67

Magpies flying south-east as singles, pairs and occasionally in threes were counted towards dusk heading to roost (28 Jan). A Cetti’s Warbler was present in the north-east corner marsh (29 Jan) and two large flocks of Jackdaws (90 and 40) passed over north-west A Little Egret was reported by Dave Billham flying over (02 Feb) and Mark observed two Red Kites heading west and flocks of 30 Siskins, 15 Lesser Redpolls and over 320 Pinkfooted Geese (03 Feb) The Dartford Warbler was seen again around the Pill-box by Pete Geary (06 Feb) and the Firecrest was still present in the south-west corner (09 Feb). Mark spotted the Dartford Warbler in some Gorse north of the pond (15 Feb) and the first Primrose was flowering The first Adder of the year was out (19 Feb) and also two Red Kites drifted south The following day (20 Feb) Mark found four Adders basking and two Firecrests. The first Adders out are male, and they are usually found basking for around a month or more before the females emerge A recorder run overnight (22-23 Feb) picked up overflying Coot, Bewick’s Swan and Golden Plover Two Egyptian Geese headed east and about 20 Redwing were present in the trees (23 Feb) A Woodcock and two Snipe were also flushed from the central marsh Hairy-footed Flower Bees and a Small Tortoiseshell butterfly were noted (26 Feb) and the Dartford Warbler was again observed north of the pond alongside a Stonechat (28 Feb). The contractors were onsite for the end of February when they cut the grasslands and heathlands All the work went well and there were no casualties among the reptiles or amphibians which is always a concern during mild winter weather

For daily updates on wildlife sightings please visit www.beestoncommon.org.uk

Quick Quasimodo! Quintessential Quiz Questions Query!

What really gets Quasimodo's back up is puzzling over one or more of the 120 questions, all sounds or pictures, that come up thick and fast on the big screen at Briston's next PICTURES and SOUNDS quiz on Saturday April 29th

It all happens at the Copeman Centre, in Hall Street, NR24 2LG, where for just £6 you get the full quiz (ideally teams of four, but we can help you make up a team if you need), a jacket potato supper, loads of tea and coffee (or you can bring your own jungle juice and we will supply you with glasses), and loads of laughs thrown in too! There are prizes for the best and worst performing teams as usual, and the questions vary from very easy to very hard, some need a bit of lateral thinking, and some are just downright daft and funny - but everybody can join in the fun!

Advance booking is essential, so 'phone Carol now on 01263 860844 and get your places booked It all kicks off at 7pm, doors open at 6 30pm Profits from ticket sales and the wonderful raffle go towards the Copeman Centre's improvement funding, so everyone's a winner!

Francis Farrow - Hon Warden

Dartford warbler

Adder

Magpie

Lapwing

Stonechat

Sheringham Helps

Healthier Sheringham held its first community event on the 18th February at the Lighthouse.

Over 60 organisations attended and nearly 300 people came through the door to see what was available in Sheringham Cllr Liz Withington said the event was part of Healthier Sheringham which is about bringing the community together to understand what resources we have in the town available to support us in our health and wellbeing, preventing crisis and ill health and making us more resilient as a community. The Sheringham Helps event showed what incredible resources we do have already and helped people to collaborate to make our community support stronger and bridge the gaps where we need further opportunities to improve the quality of life for our residents in what is a very special town. “The morning was a network opportunity for all the towns organisations to come together and Sir Norman Lamb came along to talk to people about the importance of people being connected to their community and nature for their mental health and wellbeing.”

Paula Prince who had helped lead on this event as a lead on Healthier Sheringham said: “Sheringham Helps was an important opportunity for people to network and learn from each other It was most surprising the number of groups and organisations who were not aware of each other Already there are collaborations starting which can only be beneficial for us as a community”

Anneliese Maerz Age Concern North Norfolk Healthier Sheringham Steering Group said:

“Events such as Sheringham Helps are so important in helping the community to understand what is available locally to support them and it helps professionals and volunteers

up from this successful day The Community Directory will be printed shortly with 300 connections to local organisations and groups within the town and local area Thanks are due to funding from Tesco Bags for Help and Sheringham Dementia Friendly Community, Sheringham Community Support Sheringham in Bloom and the Reef Leisure Centre and the support of Sheringham Independent There are plans for an Outdoor physical activity network to build alongside the North Norfolk Walking Festival organised in September by North Norfolk Outdoor Fitness who have been on the Steering group of Healthier Sheringham since it was initiated A Creative arts network is also underway ”

Paula Prince is also pleased to report that: “Links have already been formed with Merchants Place in Cromer to collaborate together on a Volunteer Hub to encourage people to volunteer and help out in the community Mental health support is also being discussed and ideas are being developed for local support sessions within the town ”

in social and activity groups to understand where help may be available for people they engage with This helps to take the strain of carers and families looking after their loved ones but also means people can continue to be independent and stay within their community for longer ”

Cllr Withington reported after the event that: “Actions are already coming together to follow

It is hoped to repeat this event next year for the community but also to build on the networking opportunity for our town groups in the interim. Thanks have to be given to the Lighthouse Church who gave their venue free of charge, ran the community café and soft play as well as the ThreadBear Childrens’ charity shop in order to support the community coming together

Youth Advisory Board at Sheringham Helps

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WANTED

Any original items of Second World War Homefront / Norfolk / RAF / ARP / Home Guard items or memorabilia for a new display at the RAF Marham Aviation Heritage Centre opening this summer Tel 07919 182990

Any donations of wool gratefully received Whatever we receive will be knitted into baby hats to donate to the Norfolk and Norwich Premature Baby Unit or hats and gloves for the Christmas Shoebox Appeal Please call 07796 638020 or email sallylee35@hotmail co uk

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

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

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

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

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

Wanted: Ride on mower, 36” cut or more, in good condition 01263 833269

Wanted Demijohns for floral displays Tel 01263 823818

FOR SALE

Whammy DT pitchshift/droptune guitar

pedal BNIB As used by Tom Morello & Jonny Greenwood, £190

Vintage Seagull outboard motor GWO, £120 Briston 07826 841040

Gemini twin function die cutter and embosser machine, electric, for card up to A4 size, complete with plates, boxed as new £69 01692 402509

Einhell electric scarifier and lawn aerator, as new, with instruction booklet £35 00 01263 512449

Panasonic TV, 26” screen, with Amazon

Stick £40 ono Plumstead 01263 577868

Keyboard Yamaha Portatone PSR150, excellent condition, £30 01603 742777

23 screen wall leaf blocks, weathered £4 each 01692 405988

Brabantia Lift-O-Matic Rotary Airer with cover, 50 m No ground spike Cost £100 new, will accept £30 Cromer 07388 272867

Mobility Scooter, Road King Class 3, with user manual and accessories, good clean condition, £250 Holt 01263 710226

Laura Ashley, Grey & White Large Tiles 3 Square Meters, still in boxes, cost £96 00, accept £25 00 01263 511491

Quality fishing tackle 5 fishing rods with rod bags, 4 fishing reels, landing net with rod rests, carry case, floats, weights, hooks, sell as one lot, £180 or separately

Sheringham 01263 821119

Bosch integrated dishwasher, full size, short wash to full programme, reason for sale: having a new kitchen As seen in, good working condition £55 buyer collects Gents M & S jacket, worn once, natural colour £30 01692 404988

Beko fridge good clean condition £35

North Walsham 07584 763888

Hi-Gear Portable flush toilet, new still boxed, cost £45 accept £30 Pro lite electric golf trolley, charger and battery £40 Assorted golf clubs £5 each 07464

114742

2 Antique brass lamps, £25 each or £40 for 2 North Walsham 01692 406360

Tuxedo - M&S “Autograph” men’s black dress suit - jacket chest 44” - trousers

W38” - inside leg 29” plus John Lewis white dress shirt 17” plus black bow tie, all vgc £20 the lot John Rocha oatmeal men’s linen jacket (Debenhams) size 44Rhardly worn £10 07470 704658 5ft metal garden obelisk for climbing plants, £4 Holt 01263 712810

Greenhouse vent automatic openers x2 £5 00 each Sony sound bar for TV As new with all instructions, remote control etc Increases TV sound for people with hearing loss £20 00 01263 715 851 Prestige pressure cooker complete with accessories, v good condition £20 George Foreman Lean Mean Grilling Machine, VGC, hardly used £15 Powerpart lowwattage stainless steel caravan toaster £15 Canon Pixma MP150 Printer and scanner with 2 new cartridges £20; 07923 267662

Complete set of cricket gear including helmet, face guard, pads, 3 shirts, sweaters etc Medium size Mostly Slazenger make £40 ono 01603 742777

Pair of black wrought iron gates, each 130cmW x 90cm H, with fixings, £40 ono Buyer collect N Walsham 01692 403398

TECSUN 5-2000 PRO multi-band receiver

Brand new £245 00 CRT XENON Citizen Band CB Radio Never used £35 00 Briston 01263 862416

Two men’s Jaeger jackets, blue and grey pin stripe 40" chest as new £20 each 01263 517196

Two wheeled suitcases 19" x 13" x 7" deep, expandable, as new, £12 each 01263 649376

Tower rose, gold and black 2 in 1 hand and stand 2 5 ltr mixer £30 Silvercrest kitchen tools stand mixer brand new never been used in box 5ltr, £100 Pressure King 12 in 1 digital pressure cooker in box £50 Silvercrest bread maker in box £50 01263 510057

Full size folding travel cot with mattress and sheets, £15 Baby's highchair with table £10 Indoor / outdoor swing, £10, or £30 for all 01263 761736

New black (leather type) sofa bed (Click clack) not used perfect condition (Jarrolds)

£95 Light oak bureau / bookcase £25 Brass small standing lamp (2 lights) £10 Standard light oak lamp and shade £12

Several black evening dresses sizes 12 / 14 / 16 Offers 01263 710031

Ladies V fit exercise bike good condition

£15 Ladies Cimza red bike, 6 gears, basket and carriers £40 Small fridge 32" high x 19" wide x 19" deep 2 years old good condition £20 07709 598161

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

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

Assorted footwear, Fly London Birkenstocks, Clarks Excellent condition, ladies size 8 07469 933895

Hardwood windows one 1200 x 1050 frosted glass, one 1200 x 1200, £50 each 07796 001370

Garden Furniture 6 Rattan chairs with thick cushions Rattan table with glass top 59" long x 39" wide X 29" high All £375 Buyer collects 01263 715659

Royal Albert " American Beauty" bone china tea set incomplete re-teapot damaged Cups, saucers, plates, milk jug, sugar bowl, jam pot and cake plate £25 ono Large crate "tasteful" bric a brac items, CD’s (retired boot seller) £30 ono 07342 751342

Red Raleigh unisex cycle with black pannier used only twice £90 01263 712159

Hetty Hoover 4 months old pipes & bag, extra bag, instructions £75 01263 715668

Very old antique large 12 panelled oak door 82 5" x 38" x 2" Very heavy old iron latch with some old iron fittings Ideal for barn conversion £250 ono 07811 925262

Mark 2 Micra spares £20 New Sketchers work boots - safety toe caps size 11 £12

Wooden stool, fabric seat also armchair extends to 43" fabric seat wooden arms

£15 both Wheeled lockable suitcase £25

Memoirs HRH Duke of Windsor 1951, Times Atlas of the World 18" 11 5”, Last 2 million Years 12" x 9 5” ALL 3 £20 01263

710067

Assortment of 00-gauge track curves and straights, 2 Hammant and Morgan dual e unit transformers, all £!5 01263 663125 Drive aluminium 4-wheel rollator walking frame, as new, vgc, cost £176, accept any reasonable offer North Walsham 01692

500540

Free for collection, single bed with mattress, good clean condition 01263 713681 / 07901 702190

Bannister stair rail, single length of solid light oak, 3 55m approx Fixings for wall mounting Installed August 2022, removed to accommodate now necessary stairlift Buyer collects from Holt £100 o n o (evenings only please) 01263 586011

I have three piles of Angling Times magazines, they are for the years 2020, 2021 & 2022, there may be at least 4 magazines each year I’m giving them away to anyone who would like them Call 01263 715537

White Emsmorn Trousers with Belt 38”/29”

£5 White Henselite Trousers 36”/ 29” £5

Pure Wool Blazer M&S 40” short £20

Black M&S Bomber Leather Jacket 41”/43” (never worn) New £30 Kangol Cap (free) Sheringham 823016

Twin beds, good condition 3’x 6’6” pine frames with minimally used mattresses £80 the pair Collect Sheringham easy parking Tel; Sharon 01263 823695

Golf Shoes - Ladies Cotswold, size 5 Navy leather Brogue style, pimple sole, as new £10 Ladies Footjoy size 5 White pull on style, pimple sole brand new £10 Telephone after 6pm 01263 710616

Garden Netting 4mtrs 60" wide unused, plus 2 full bags of same used netting 100 powder coated U pins, 50 plant label sticks, 2 trugs £20 the lot Garden Chairs x 2 folding Excellent condition £10 07960 692820

Canvas laptop bag, £5 Black patent handbag, £5 Halogen cooker, £10 Black knee length boots, size 5, worn twice, cost £60, take £30 01692 402799

Sharp combination microwave oven with grill good condition £75 North Walsham 07799 462763

Brand new ladies trousers, several colours and sizes, £3 a pair Vampire Queen red and black long dress, 8-10yrs, £5 01692 405663

Confidence Fitness machine G C £50 00 07884 483564

New 800mm Quadrant Corner Shower Enclosure cost £270 will accept £100 Contact Ken, Cromer 07831 124434

2 7m tilting green garden parasol with wooden pole (Base not included) £5 Holt 01263-712810

IKEA tables x 2, white, wipe clean Each 4 feet/122cms square New condition Ideal for conservatory, office, crafts, parties £100 each IKEA stacking chairs x 10, white £20 each Photos available Holt 01263 712653

Sholley shopping trolley, with foot and added hand brake, red fabric, petite version, internal and outside pockets, £30 Collect from North Walsham 01692 405812

Watkins Copicat Echo Unit Mark IV (Wem Solid State) with tape, on-off foot switch, operating instructions plus circuit diagram Serviced recently, excellent condition £290 o n o 01692 402079

Harley- Davidson large hard cover book, an encyclopaedia of the definitive motorbike from classic to custom as new £5 New duck egg blue end of bed throw cost £35 at Dunelm £15 Soft green and cream blind to fit a window 45 in/45 in as new £15 Tel: 01263 822934

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A Sad Afternoon for Weybourne WI

The village hall was bustling with activity and chatter on Wednesday afternoon, 1st March, when 37 members gathered for the final meeting of Weybourne WI

Celia Howe, President, welcomed everyone to the meeting and we began by singing Jerusalem A short business meeting followed Jean Benham was awarded the ‘Member of the Year ’ trophy and Sue Webber received the competition trophy and shield. Celia Howe, Heather Dakin, Maggie Parker and Pat King were all presented with bouquets, in recognition of their long service as committee members Sue Lee read a poem which she had written describing her first impressions of Weybourne WI.

Our speaker for the afternoon was Mike Ayden, Treasurer of the charity Cromer Community and Hospital Friends, he was accompanied by his assistant Margaret Mike spoke about the

Cromer Community and Hospital Friends became a registered charity in 1971 and has received many generous donations and bequests since then, 100% of which go entirely towards funding services at the hospital.

Celia Howe gave the vote of thanks and presented Mike with a cheque for £560 00, the proceeds of our fund raising during the past 18 months She requested that this should be donated to the MacMillan Cancer Unit at Cromer

The afternoon concluded with members enjoying tea and delicious cakes The raffle was drawn before everyone departed.

history of Cromer Hospital from when the first hospital opened in 1866, right through to the present day. 2023 marks 147 years of continuous service from a hospital in Cromer

As no officers were appointed at the AGM, which was held in February, Weybourne WI is to be suspended and there will be no further meetings

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Editor ’s Recipe

As spring gets underway, my tastebuds start to crave something fresher and lighter in my bakes This recipe hits the right note With the zing of lime teamed with coconut, it is fruity and light. It can be made in a 2lb loaf tin or a deep 7” springform tin and is the all-in-one method, so is very easy and quick to do

The cake will keep in an airtight tin for

Soup for the Soul

several days, if you can leave it that long!

Lime & Coconut Cake

Ingredients

180g self-raising flour

180g softened butter

180g caster sugar

3 large eggs

250g condensed milk

2 heaped tablespoons desiccated coconut zest and juice of 2 limes

icing sugar

Method

Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan/Gas 4 Grease and line a 2lb loaf tin or 7” deep round cake tin.

Keep aside 1 lime

There is something so comforting about a fresh bowl of homemade soup Yes, you can buy ‘fresh’ soups at the supermarket, but they still contain preservatives and additives to maintain their shelf life, and your body needs neither. Tucking in to a beautiful, vibrant soup full of delicious, fresh vegetables and herbs, maybe accompanied by some steaming hot bread fresh out of the oven; there can be no finer supper than that The great thing about this recipe is that you can ring the changes with the available veg that you have; courgette, butternut squash, celeriac, sweet potatoes, chard, sweetcorn, asparagus, cabbage, cauliflower, all or any of these would blend into this beautifully I have done another version of this soup before, using mint, which is just as delicious, but dill is a herb we seldom use and is often neglected; it goes so well with the potatoes, and is such a lovely fresh change I keep soya cream in my fridge all the time, as you cannot tell the difference between it and regular cream, and it keeps for ages, making it a very handy thing to have. White miso paste adds a lovely umami flavour to the soup, and finishes it off nicely, plus is full of

Put all the other ingredients in a large mixing bowl and beat together until well combined Pour the mixture into your cake tin and bake for about an hour Be sure to check the cake after 40 minutes as this cake can burn easily, if it looks like it is getting too dark in colour, cover with a piece of foil for the remaining time. After 50mins to an hour, test with a skewer to see if the cake is cooked, then take out and leave in the tin to cool for a few minutes before leaving on a cooling rack until cold

With the second lime, grate the zest and keep aside. Juice the lime then add icing sugar to the juice and mix until you have a soft dropping consistency Drizzle the icing over the cold cake and sprinkle with the zest Enjoy

goodness for your gut Why not assign one day of the week as ‘soup day’, and have fun exploring all the different versions of delicious soups there are? Just add some crusty bread and a hunk of cheese and you have a beautiful, nutritious supper

Creamy Vegetable and Dill Soup

1 white onion, finely chopped

1 leek, finely chopped

2 sticks celery, chopped

8 or 10 new potatoes, chopped into small chunks

4 carrots, chopped into small chunks

1 fennel bulb, chopped into small chunks

A mugful of frozen peas, defrosted

A mugful frozen, chopped green beans, defrosted

Tsp bouillon powder, or vegetable stock cube

A generous teaspoon dried dill

Tsp white miso paste, dissolved in a little hot water

½ small carton of soya cream, or dairy cream

Seasoning

Start by gently frying all the vegetables, except the frozen ones, in a little olive oil in a deep saucepan, on a low heat with the lid on, being careful not to let the vegetables catch. Boil the kettle, and after about 10 minutes, pour in enough boiling water to cover the veg, plus about another inch Pop in your bouillon powder or veg stock cube and the dried dill, and stir to combine, and then put the lid back on and allow to simmer until the veg are cooked through Add the frozen defrosted veg and simmer for a further 5 minutes, and then take off the heat and stir in the miso paste. Finally, add the cream and stir well, then garnish with fresh dill if desired and serve

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Langham Dome Museum

The beautiful sunshine that we’ve had lately has focused our minds on the fact that Opening Day is right around the corner!

Our first day for the 2023 Season will be Thursday 6th April, 10 am till 4pm.

In March our magnificent replica Spitfire will be mounted on its plinth and pilot Dickie will once again be keeping watch over the Dome!

We have 6 new volunteers on board this year. Having had a new recruiting poster out this winter it was well received, and we had replies from several interesting candidates They will be joining our newly appointed Assistant Manager, Scott Eltringham, at the Dome for an Induction Course on how our volunteers interact with our visitors

Last year we were over the moon to have received The TripAdvisor Award 2022, making us one of the top 10 % of attractions in the world! A big part of this was down to our wonderful group of volunteers, who help

present the unique history of the Dome to our visitors You only have to check out our 5-star reviews to see the public’s comments!

Scott is spending time looking for new lines for the Gift Shop, to keep things as tempting as possible! He is also doing a great job with our social media output If you’re on Facebook and Instagram, you may like to follow his hugely interesting posts about the stories that surrounded the Dome in WW2 RAF Langham was part of Coastal Command and has an abundance of heroic and sometimes tragic tales to tell

We’ve been fundraising like crazy for a muchneeded new Projector System for the Dome One of our Trustees, Roland Goodison is cycling the C2C, 146 miles across the country, to help raise money for the new system The films are the HEART of our museum The very purpose of the Dome was to project moving images of enemy planes onto its curved surfaces to enable trainee gunners to hone their skills Those films are still used by our visitors today, but the projectors are also used to show

our intriguing films narrated by Stephen Fry, which explain the history of, and the stories of Langham Dome, the airfield, and its connection to Langham Village

We’ve done well so far, but still need help to reach our target If you would like to help with our fund raising, you can donate via the QR Code above or of course, at the Dome itself from 6th April.

We can’t wait to see you all soon, both new and returning visitors!

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THIS ISSUE’S PUZZLES

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

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

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OTHJPENELITWGOVANDSYM EASFEROINIMEEDFETLOBANNINE W BOL

Easter Sunday arrives on the 9th April. This issue’s word search theme is ‘Easter and Easter Sunday’ Between FOUR and TWELVE letters. One or more words.There are 12 entries in this issue’s CHRONICLE WORDSEARCH. How many can you find?

OM O R S I N

SSESOGHOGEHRELS

THIUWLTLDBETNTDEMARRGAA W AYS THATRIORMNEMOOEROTEPYINGBOUT

The Last Issue’s Answers

The FOUR YELLOW SQUARES in the SUDOKU were 8 7 2 9

The FALLEN PUZZLE answers were: IT WAS ONE OF THOSE MARCH DAYS WHEN THE SUN SHINES HOT AND THE WIND BLOWS COLD: WHEN IT IS SUMMER IN THE LIGHT, AND WINTER IN THE SHADE.

CHARLES DICKENS and

NUMBER CRUNCHER 14 4 17 5 8 16 = 3

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

YOU CAN TAKE A MAN OUT OF IRELAND, BUT YOU CAN'T TAKE THE IRISHNESS OUT OF THE MAN.

TYSON FURY

The ‘Ireland and St Patrick’s Day’ themed words featured in last issue’s CHRONICLE WORDSEARCH were:

CLOVER DUBLIN FAIRY GREEN IRELAND

LEPRECHAUN LIMERICK LUCK POTOFGOLD RAINBOW SHAMROCK STPATRICK

The NUMBER CRUNCHER 20 ÷ 4 x 6 – 16 + 11 + 5 = 30

There may be others.

When does a Lasting Power of Attorney take effect?

by Emma Langley, Solicitor, Hayes + Storr

If you have been asked to act as an attorney for someone you may wonder when it will come into effect, especially if the Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) was made when your friend or relative was in good health

Lasting Power of Attorney (after October 2007)

Lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) in English law were created under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and came into effect on 1 October 2007 They replaced the previous system of Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) which had been in place since 1986

LPAs have the option to allow a donor (the person making the LPA) to register the LPA with immediate effect, whereas an EPA could only be registered by an attorney once the donor started to lose mental capacity

Lasting powers of attorney were introduced to allow people to appoint attorneys in respect of both their financial decisions and their healthcare decisions Separate documents are required to appoint each type of attorney.

LPA – Property and Financial Affairs

When a donor creates a lasting power of attorney for property and financial decisions, they need to decide whether the document could be used while they still have capacity (i.e. as soon as the lasting power of attorney is registered) or only in the event that they lose their mental capacity

If the donor chooses to give power to an attorney with immediate effect, the attorney can only deal with the donor ’s financial affairs when they are instructed to do so, for as long as the donor continues to have mental capacity If the donor prefers to manage their financial affairs until they lose their mental capacity, then the attorney will not be able to act for them until such time

Unlike the enduring power of attorney, most lasting powers of attorney are registered in advance to ensure they are available and ready to use in the event of loss of capacity, as the registration process is rather lengthy. Registration of a lasting power of attorney with The Office of the Public Guardian can take up to 20 weeks

The Office of the Public Guardian is a government body that, within the framework of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, polices the activities of deputies, attorneys and guardians who act to protect the interests of those who lack mental capacity

LPA - Health and Welfare

A lasting power of attorney for health and welfare decisions follows the same registration process as for property and financial affairs However, the key difference is that a healthcare lasting power of attorney may only be used if the donor no longer has mental capacity There

is no option for the donor to delegate their healthcare decision making sooner

Important considerations

If you have been appointed as an attorney for someone, it is important to remember that the LPA is the donor ’s document, not yours It is the donor who makes the LPA and who determines how it can be used and, in some cases, when it will be effective An attorney cannot override the donor ’s decisions in this regard.

How can we help?

LPAs are important documents, make sure you understand the nature and effect of an LPA before starting to act

For further information, please contact Emma Langley at Hayes + Storr Solicitors on 01263 825959 or email emma langley@hayes-storr com

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

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National Award for Cromer Hospital Matron

Cromer Hospital Matron Anita Martins has spoken of her pride after receiving a national award

Readers Write ...

All letters must be supplied with name and full address (full address will not be published) Anonymous letters will not be published Comments, views and opinions in readers letters are not necessarily shared by the editors or the publisher and we reserve the right to edit or not publish

Dear Jo,

Would you kindly again ask readers of your magazines to save their used stamps for me, which I send onto various charities who need them to raise vital funds

Many charities have stopped accepting them, but I continue to collect them for those that do I've had some lovely thank you letters back from the charities

I would just like to thank all of you that have sent me their stamps I still send out thank you cards and letters even though in my last notice I said I wouldn't, but it's the kind thing to do I'm old school So, if you include your name and address, if you so wish, or an email address, I will reply

Please make sure you put correct postage on when sending stamps as I'm stilling getting those I'm having to pay for

The name and address to send your stamps to is: -

Miss Jayne Manning

111 Mill Road, Cromer, Norfolk. NR27 0AD

Anita was left without words when colleagues and Prof Nancy Fontaine, Chief Nurse, took her by surprise and handed her the Silver Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Award

The CNO Awards have been developed to reward the significant and outstanding contribution made by nurses and midwives in England and their exceptional contribution to practice.

Anita has worked in Cromer since 1995 and has been a Matron for the past 13 years “I never thought I’d have won such as prestigious award; it makes me feel so proud I love doing my job as every day presents new challenges and I can count on the help of great colleagues,” she said “During these years in Cromer I’ve been involved in many projects and saw the hospital developing But, most importantly, the feedback from patients is excellent They really appreciate the care they receive within our environment that, due to its relatively small size, is calm and helps developing interpersonal relationships quicker ”

Anita was nominated for the award by Julie Keeling, Senior Divisional Matron for Surgery The nomination said: “Anita is both committed and dedicated to patients and works tirelessly to ensure they receive the very best standards of care In September 2021, a new cancer unit opened at Cromer Hospital, the North Norfolk Macmillan Centre. Anita has been instrumental in getting the project off the ground, along with the support of many colleagues She worked with the Friends of Cromer Hospital to fundraise in her own time, outside of work In December 2021, we were asked to support the national vaccine booster campaign and under Anita’s direction and leadership the nursing team delivered up to 1,300 vaccines within three weeks. She cancelled her leave during this period to support her colleagues and ensure the campaign ran smoothly and efficiently ”

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Matron Anita Martins and colleagues

North Norfolk Wheelyboat "Poppy"

Do you have limited mobility?

Discover the North Norfolk Wheelyboat "Poppy"

On the 22nd April 2022 Poppy, Norfolk's first wheelchair accessible powerboat made her first official splash

Officially launched by the Countess of Leicester, Poppy set sail for the first time from the heart of her new home, Blakeney Quay

Starting again from 8th April until 26th October we plan to operate a free of charge regular service from Blakeney or Morston Harbour into the Blakeney National Nature Reserve

Although trips are free, we welcome donations towards the cost of running/ maintaining the vessel and providing an excellent service to our customers

Our trips are always dependant on the tides and weather conditions The trip is approximately

one hour but can be made shorter to suit needs

The Vessel is specifically designed for wheelchair access and enables adults and children with limited mobility the opportunity to access the surrounding area and experience the pleasure of the sights and sounds of

Sheringham & District Philatelic Society

“Further Postage Dues” was the title of the display presented to members at the March meeting - in itself, not that inspiring! However, Peter Watts’ infectious enthusiasm for his subject led to a most interesting and enjoyable evening He has a huge collection and shared with us the history of GB Postage Dues (are these labels or stamps?) from when they started to be used in 1914, until they were replaced by

yellow labels or a card through the door instructing the recipient to go to the Post Office and pay to claim the item

Other countries used Postage Dues from the mid to late 19th century He also showed us examples from countries with names from A to Z, excluding only X Peter ’s particular fascination lies with untangling the stories of

Blakeney wildlife that we all take for granted Blakeney harbour provides a sheltered environment comprising part of two national nature reserves famous for its bird life and one of the country’s most important seal colonies Poppy is owned and administered by The North Norfolk Charitable Trust We are able to accommodate a maximum weight, wheelchairs and passengers inclusive, of 365kg Please ensure that your cohort is equal to or below this weight.

Please get in touch and provide us with all the relevant information so we can look to arrange a suitable trip for you

For more information, please visit our website, or contact the provided phone/e-mail below We look forward to providing an opportunity to those that may otherwise not have the chance to discover our beautiful Blakeney National Nature Reserve

Contact: 07384 896893 or info@wheelyboatpoppy org

the postal journeys of envelopes (especially Wander Covers with 2 or more Postage Dues) with many stamps, labels and marks upon them – a sort of detective work!

The next meeting is on April 17th, 7 30pm at West Runton Church Hall, when members will mount 10 sheet displays on any subject of their choice Visitors welcome Contact Andrew (Chairman) on 01263 513433 or Jim (Secretary) on 01263 721043

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We live in an age of technological advancements in Medical Sciences and lasers are a modern solution to a variety of skin concerns

Here at the Coltishall Clinic we are very fortunate to work with a full range of cutting edge lasers that address most common skin concerns We have more lasers and experience of using these lasers than a lot of Harley Street clinics and we continue to invest in modern technology and education

Here is a lowdown of our lasers available right on your doorstep!

What can laser skin rejuvenation do for me?

Laser skin rejuvenation is a cosmetic procedure that uses concentrated beams of light to improve the appearance of the skin The specific benefits of laser skin rejuvenation can vary depending on the type of laser used and the individual patient's skin concerns, but some potential benefits include:

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● Treating acne scars: Laser treatments can help reduce the appearance of acne scars by promoting collagen production and smoothing out the texture of the skin

It's important to note that laser skin rejuvenation is a cosmetic procedure and may not be suitable for everyone. It's important to consult with a qualified healthcare professional to determine if laser skin rejuvenation is right for you and to discuss any potential risks or side effects

What laser treatments are popular at the coltishall clinic?

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312 Mate in twelve moves

Solution to No. 312:

1. Rf2++ Ke3

313 Cedric Lytton Original

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COur April meeting will be on Thursday 13th April at 2.30pm. Brian Reehl from the Sheringham Hedgehog Hotel will be giving us a talk

313 Mate in 18 moves; White only moves his King

2. Rf3++ Ke4 3. Re3++ Kd4

4 Re4++ Kd5 5 Rd4++ Kc5 6 Rd5++ Kc6

7 Rc5++ Kb6 8 Rc6++ Kb7 9 Rb6++ Ka7

10 Rb7++ Ka8 11 Ra7++ Kb8 12 Ra8 mate

Very easy (for one thing, the only moves to force Black’s replies), but readers will have had fun “kicking the black K upstairs”

In No 313, Black might say “Yes, you can promote your advanced Pawn and mate quickly, but just for fun I challenge you to do it moving just your King Actually, I calculate that you can do it in eighteen moves, by forcing me to capture your a-Pawn and then capturing mine to clear the a-file for a discovered mate from your Rook ”

This time, I offer a small prize for the first correct solution received by timed e-mail (lestershaw7@gmail com) or dropped through my front door (16 Lime Grove, Sheringham, NR26 8NX) So, friends, to your chessboards! Difficulty 2

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Friday 5th May, Grease Sing Along, Village Hall. 7.00pm

Saturday 6th May, The Corona on Service, Village Hall.

Sunday 7th May, Church Service, Village Hall. 10.00am

Sunday 7th May, Children’s Party, Village Hall. 2.00pm –

Sunday 7th May, Corona on Concert, Village Hall. 7.00pm

Monday 8th May, The Red Hart Share­a­Plate Lunch (tbc)

Jaymic Systems Ltd

Our May meeting will be on Thursday 11th May at 2 30pm Dan Ward from the Sheringham Shed will be giving us a talk

Everyone is welcome

For further information please contact Anne Barker (01263) 824887 or annebarker@paston co uk

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Viking Juniors Impress at Diss

A new team of fourteen went to went to Diss for a Development Gala hosted by the Diss Otters Club For some it was their very first taste of competition Their ages ranged from 7 to 12 when they swam adjacent to three other clubs Otters created a very friendly, relaxing atmosphere which helped the youngsters relieve their nervousness

Leona Scott, aged 12 years, achieved two second places, both in backstroke Leona covered the 25m in 21 44 and the 50m in 48 38 respectively Milly Edridge and Fearne Sadler, both aged 9 years, ironically each reduced their personal best times time by 9 seconds, Milly touched in 51 87 over 50m freestyle whilst Fearne finished in 26 06 for 25m backstroke Fearne improved her time again by 10 seconds when she scored 20 64 for 25m freestyle Imogen Laws, another 9-year-old, swam even faster coming 5 out of 39 in the same event with a very

Mid April to mid May

Sunday 9th April: 4 2 mile walk commencing from Mackey’s Hill, Holt Country Park with free car park led by Mike and Jane (contact no 01263824885)

Wednesday 19th April: 5 mile walk commencing

impressive 19 13 The overall results were impressive too with a 83% success rate based on personal best times

The Viking team also consisted of Holly Cartwright, Isla Cartwright, Tessa Cartwright, Edith Hopkins, Willow Hopkins, Leonardo Jones, Jonah Perrott, Rosa Sadler, Cody Turner & Joe Willimott

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

from Panther Brewery, Reepham with free car park led by Graham (contact no 07957813862)

Sunday 23rd April: 5 2 mile walk commencing from Upper Sheringham Village Hall with a car park donation led by David (contact no 07917866775)

Wednesday 3rd May: 5 9 mile walk commencing from South Repps Village Hall with a car park

Backgammon

donation led by Graham (contact no 07957813862)

Sunday 7th May: 5 6 mile walk commencing from Pretty Corner with free car park led by Stuart and Geoff (contact no 01263 823818 or 07818453379)

Wednesday 17th May: 5 mile walk from Gresham Village School with parents’ free car park led by Graham and Brenda (contact no 01263570084)

This year ’s North Norfolk Winter Open was held at Gresham Village Hall on Sunday 26th February Two rounds of matches to 7 points were played in the morning, and the final round of matches to 9 points after lunch Cedric Lytton, the organizer, dropped out to leave an even number of contestants so that no-one would have to sit out a bye Arthur Sinacola (Fakenham) defeated Colin Sherriff (Blakeney) in a very close final, which went to double match point, while Chris Marsh (Briston) won third prize for losing only in the semi-final round, and Ian De’ath (Hickling) collected fourth prize for losing only in the first round The next informal meeting will be on Sunday 23rd April, same venue, 9 45 for 10am start (just the morning) Refreshments provided For further information, call Cedric Lytton on 01263 824157

The team at Diss, photo credit Viking Club

Arthur (L) playing Colin in the final

Arthur collecting prize and trophy. Cedric seated

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