Sheringham Independent December 2022

Shantymen Raise Over £5000 for Good Causes… for the second time this year!

In what was described by audience members as “your best ever end of the pier show” and a “first rate, five star performance”, the Sheringham Shantymen performed to a packed house at Cromer Pier ’s Pavilion Theatre on Sunday 13th November, raising £6,000 for local charities YESU, and Sheringham & Cromer RNLI

In their 32nd year, the group has donated £10,000 to good causes Earlier this year, the Shantymen’s Ukraine concert at St Peter ’s, Sheringham, raised £4,908 for the Ukraine Disasters Emergency Fund appeal Their Cromer performance received a standing ovation from the capacity audience who enjoyed an evening of music, history, magic, jokes, and silliness, hosted by local legend Olly Day For the first time, the show included a series of videos made by local photographer and videographer Chris Taylor to accompany several of the songs a nod towards the 21st century from the country’s oldest shanty group!

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Aylsham & District Flower Club

Our December meeting takes the form of a Christmas Workshop organised by our Chairman Crystal Dyball She will be demonstrating a “Christmas table arrangement”. We will be meeting in Aylsham Town Hall at 7pm on Wednesday 14th December. Seasonal refreshments provided by members bringing a plate of food to share (bring your own drinks if required) Do come and join in, or if you prefer you can watch Visitors £5 There will be a Sales Table, Flower of the month Competition and General Raffle Contact: Crystal Dyball 01603291190

Christmas workshop Materials required: Trough type container, 4/5 small jars, bottle of water, enough lichen covered twigs to fill your container, bunch of roses (you could use silk if you wish), filler foliage e g , Holly, ivy, pine, and baubles

We do not meet in January; our AGM will be on Wednesday 8th February More details in January

Cromer & Sheringham Probus Club

On 1 November, after an excellent lunch at The Links Hotel, club member Paul Newman spoke to us about climate change He had been a government advisor on sustainable development for many years He began by quoting António Guterres, Secretary General of the UN, who has said “Climate change is the most important item in the world’s in tray”

Here are just a few points from Paul’s very detailed talk: (a) The ice of Antarctica reflects heat back into space but in the Arctic regions, free water, trapped between continents, absorbs heat and so heating is greater there than elsewhere. (b) Cold fresh water running off areas of permafrost, ice shelves etc , creates less salinity, which slows down the cold current travelling south down the Eastern seaboard of North America and has a slowing effect on the Gulf Stream c) Humans do have an effect on the planet: a composite photo of the earth from space showed an enormous belt of light across the densely populated parts of the planet; this and the majority of the energy we use is produced from the stored up ‘ancient sunlight’ we extract when we burn fossil fuels (d) The problem with plastics is that they retain energy and are hard to break down in fact they require a great deal more energy in order to achieve this! (e) Is there climate change? What has caused current disruption? Paul left us to draw our own conclusions, but he suggested that we need to make a greater effort to work within the planet’s own cycle of natural energy

On 10 January Jacqui Palmer will talk to us about the RNLI and on 7 February Peter Stibbons will speak on Aspects of Cromer ’s History

More information about the club can be seen on our website at www candsprobus club or you can call Dave Vickery on 01263 824306

Reflecting back and looking forward!

As we come to the end of 2022, it seems a good

look back on all that we have achieved at Age Concern North Norfolk The Day Centre has provided a full programme of activities over the year which has included visits of animals and birds; invited groups of musicians and entertainers; intergenerational work with Gresham School; art therapy with support from Norfolk County Council Adult Learning as well as the many arts and crafts, quizzes, games, pamper sessions, exercise to music, reminiscence packs and general fun, laughter and mayhem contributed by our tireless Support Workers

Our Meals on Heels service has delivered over 2,500 meals to people living in their own homes between Cromer to Holt four days per week and we thank our volunteer drivers who give of their time each week to deliver them always a happy bunch of caring, willing people as well as our kitchen staff Over 200 people have also had a bath in our adapted bathroom

Looking forward, we hope to increase our numbers attending the centre, expand the community meals and really put the centre on the map for the

A Note from the edi

Can you believe that Christmas is almost here yet another year has flown by?

There are fairy lights and seasonal music to g the mood, and yet things feel very different thi time Who would have thought so many would in need of warm spaces and food banks? We are all pulling our belts in and scaling back the celebrations this year in anticipation of that fuel bill which will inevitably land on the mat But that doesn’t mean Christmas can’t still be special Often it is the simple things which turn out to be the most memorable or pleasing and what price can be put on sharing time with family and friends?

So, if Christmas is more frugal this year so be it, a good time can still be had by all Whilst you are at it, remember those who are struggling or lonely and do what you can to make Christmas a little happier for them too

A very Merry Christmas to all our readers and advertisers Jo Editor

Here are the deadline dates and publishing dates for the next 3 magazines:

Month Copy deadline Publishing date

January Tuesday 3rd January Friday 13th January February Tuesday 31st January Friday 10th February March Tuesday 28th February Friday 10th March

quality of our provision Care in the Community such as our Day Centre is essential to help maintain people to live in their own homes and give carers a break As a charity, we rely on donations and grants to continue our work and we hope that the cost of living crisis will not have a detrimental impact in 2023

We wish everyone a very Happy Christmas!

In the Loop with Sheringham Town Council

Christmas Message

Thank you to everyone who made the trip down to see the Christmas light switch on, it was a wonderful evening and a great turn out

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Sheringham Town Council Members, Officers and Community Centre Staff, would like to wish all Sheringham Residents a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

armistice day and remembrance sunday

On behalf of Sheringham Town Council I would like to thank all the people who helped to commemorate this year ’s Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday For the first time in three years residents were able to march behind Piper Jacob Millin, setting off from the Salvation Army up to the War Memorial in town

Alan Daniels organised the March and the parade as well as ensuring that all the wreaths were laid Brownies and Scouts read out the names of all the people who are commemorated on our war me morial and of course we also took the opportunity to remember those who had been lost in the later conflicts during the Falklands and Iraq

for us and for the music from the Members of the

Learning for Communities

Sheringham Town Council has been working with Norfolk Adult Learning following the success of the Slow Cooker course held in November and will be hosting some more courses in the new year

If you are interested in any of the courses or would like to have more details visit www norfolk gov uk and search for education and learning / adult learning or ring the team direct on 0344 800 8020

Courses will be held at the Sheringham Community Centre:

Special thanks to the members of the Carnival Committee for arranging the whole event and for supplying the town with not one, but two beautiful Christmas trees this year

Sheringham Town Council will be working in collaboration with the Sheringham Little Theatre team to put on other community events that will provide warm spaces over the winter Watch

The service was conducted by the rector of Saint Peters Church

How lucky we are in our town to have so many people who are willing to help to make such an occasion memorable for all of us A special mention for the members of the carnival committee who made sure the roads were safe

16th Jan to 6th Feb: Business Start up 9th Jan to 6th Feb: Computer skills

27th Feb to 27th March: Computer skills

27th Feb to 27th March: Business skills

Contact the STC team

E: info@sheringhamtowncouncil gov uk T: 01263 822213 Sheringham Community Centre, Holway Road, Sheringham, NR26 8NP

Folk at Weybourne

Folk at weybourne goes from strength to strength.

Following our move from the Maltings Hotel which is now closed to the Village Hall over two years ago we continue to attract new performers and audience We welcome new singers and musicians

We generally meet on 3rd Sunday every month from 3pm until 6pm our next meeting being on Sunday 18th December. All are welcome. We make a small charge of £1 00 to cover the cost of hire of the Village Hall We don’t have a bar so you can bring your own drinks/snacks if you wish

In the New Year however, we have some special events On Sunday 1st January we have a Ceilidh/Barn dance from 3pm until 6pm with ‘Blancoes Yard’ and caller Always good fun and a chance to keep fit! Tickets are £6 50 and are limited

On Sunday 22nd January we have a special guest, John Kirkpatrick who is very well respected in Folk circles. He has performed with many major Folk groups in the past including Steeleye Span, the Albion Band and Richard and Linda Thompson This is a rare opportunity to see him as a solo performer There will also be local singers/musicians Tickets are £7 00 and are limited

For further information regarding the above and/or tickets contact: tony baylis 01263 588781 or tonyandcarmen@btinternet.com

Salvation Army Band Cllr Madeleine Ashcroft

Christmas Cromer Pier Show

Christmas themed action, the whole cast were superb with host Olly Day, Norfolk's very own funny man and entertainer holding the whole thing together brilliantly

The male and female lead vocalists Ben Killingback and Hayley Moss gave fantastic performances throughout the show

As always, the dancers were out of this world with their colourful, energetic and technically superb routines Illusionists, methyst, ny and tephanie, gave

mind blowing performances leaving the audience amazed and mesmerized Saxophonist, Chloe Edwards Wood brought her own style to the pier stage in a musically fantastic fashion The twelve days of Christmas sketch which featured Olly, Danny and Chloe brought a new twist to the Christmas classic Must be seen Rob McVeigh, Director and Deviser and Amy Grimshaw Co Director and Choreographer have put on a fantastic festive show along with the ever present Nigel Hogg, Musical Director

They were, as ever, supported by Phil Broughton, Technical and Production

Manager, William Jarvis, LED Video Wall Producer, Ian Westbrook, Scenic Production Designer, Amanda Greenway Harrold, Costume Designer and Amanda Hill, Lighting Designer. Do not miss this Sensational Christmas Variety Show which runs until 30th December 2022. book online at cromerpier.co.uk or telephone the box office 01263 512495 for this jolly Christmas experience

Chloe Edwards Wood

Olly Day

Amethyst

The Cast

Hayley Moss

Ben Killingback

Saturday 10th December Sustainability Saturday at the Quaker Meeting House, Cremer St, Sheringham, NR26 8DL 10am teas, coffee & biscuits, 11am with guest activity: ‘World Trade Game’ There are 12 regions/ Countries Each has assets and needs The idea is to trade your assets to meet your needs Some are better off than others So how well do you fare? One rule; no stealing 12 15 warm soup, bread and cake There will also be a Fairtrade stall; 3Rs ideas, seed swops and surplus fruit and veg

Sunday 11th December -'Christmas in Song' at 4pm with St Peters and Harmony Choirs at St Peters in Sheringham Retiring Donation for Church and Harmony

Sunday 18th December - Folk at Weybourne Village Hall 3pm until 6pm Singers, musicians and audience all welcome Join in or just listen Bring your own drinks/snacks if you wish. Tea/coffee available. Entrance £1 to cover cost of hall Further info: Tony Baylis 01263 588781 or tonyandcarmen@btinternet com

Sunday 1st January - New Year Ceilidh/Barn dance at Weybourne Village Hall 3pm until 6pm with ‘Blancoes Yard’ and Caller All welcome Bring your own drinks/food if you wish Entrance £6 50 by ticket only (limited) Further info: Tony Baylis 01263 588781 or tonyandcarmen@btinternet com

Sunday 22nd January Folk at Weybourne Village Hall 3pm until 6pm with very special guest John Kirkpatrick, Singer/Melodeon wizard All welcome Bring your own drinks/snacks if you wish Entrance £7 ticket only (limited) Further info: Tony Baylis 01263 588781 or tonyandcarmen@btinternet com

Christmas Concerts at Thorpe Market & Worstead

Community Choir Cantamus present an exciting progr sacred Christmas music in December On Friday 9th D 7pm, they are at St Mary’s, Worstead NR28 9AL; and on Saturday 17th December, also at 7pm, they are at St Margaret’s Church, Thorpe Market NR11 8UA

The 20 strong choir, led by music director Philip Adams, accompanist Michael Finnissy, will sing ‘A Ceremony of Carols’ by Benjamin Britten, extracts from ‘The Christmas Story’ by Heinrich Schütz, and other carols by Augusta Holmes, César Franck, Arthur Oldham, Basil E Bridge, Edmund Rubbra, John Joubert, Andrew Toovey and Rodney Lister Admission £10, which will include mulled wine and mince pies

Bodham & Beckham Film Club

Wednesday 14th December – 7.00pm: Fame is Never Plain Sailing “FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS 2:ONE AND ALL” 2022 (12) starring James Purefoy and Dave Johns

The sequel to the 2019 hit UK comedy charts the next instalment of the Fisherman's Friends amazing and uplifting true story Following the unexpected success of their debut album “No Hopers, Jokers and Rogues” we re join the world's oldest ‘buoy band’ a year later struggling to navigate the pressures, pitfalls, and temptations of their newfound fame FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS: ONE AND ALL follows the celebrated shanty singers through the highs and lows as lifelong friendships are put to the test and they battle the dreaded ‘curse of the second album’ Review: Terrific Hugely Enjoyable

Please join your fellow supporters for a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie prior to screening! Doors will open at 6 30pm

The Film Club wish you all a “A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR” and look forward to seeing you on 11th January 2023 when we will be screening “TOP GUN MAVERICK ”

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 14th December

The cost is £3 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 for more information

“A VERY HAPPY FESTIVE SEASON TO ALL.” Our first get together in 2003 is on Wednesday 11th January at 2 00pm

WEA Aylsham – Spring Course 2023

PHILOSOPHY AS A WAY OF LIFE

This 10 week course will look at the works of various philosophers from both the Eastern and Western traditions and what they envisage the ‘philosophical life’ to be They include Plato, Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, Lao Tzu, Confucius and key works from other influential thinkers

Tutor: Jack Manzi

Thursdays 2 00 4 00 at Aylsham Town Hall, starting on 12 January 2023 Cost: £80 Course Code: C2229363 Booking: enrolonline wea org uk or call 0300 303 3464

Everyone Welcome

Sheringham and District Philatelic Society

November in Thomas Hood's poem is full of negatives "No sun, no moon " , but the members of Sheringham and District Philatelic Society responded positively to our November quiz

The good turnout showed detective skills to recall the values of well known stamps from odd fragments Multiple choice answers avoiding humorous red herrings and more straightforward tests of knowledge allowed everyone to contribute

Our next meetings are December 12th (competition and buffet) and our January "sales" on the 9th a chance to have a clear out and grab bargains

Meetings, as usual, at West Runton Church Hall, starting at 19:30

New faces will be welcome

Sheringham Library

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 Li braries 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

Christmas & new Year: December 24th 11am 12noon 25th, 26th & 27th December closed 1st & 2nd January closed

sheringham Library Community Jigsaw is back Come and help us to fill in the gaps after school story time volunteer: let us know if you would be interested in reading stories to our young customers

Mid week scrabble Club: Every Wednesday 4:30 5:30 starting 1st February. 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 would you be interested in becoming a Home Library service Volunteer for sheringham Library? Please contact the Royal Voluntary Service on 01603 397998 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 2pm 4pm January 11th: Winters Past and February 8th: Love & Romance

LeGo Club: Saturdays 2 3pm Suitable for ages 4+ Children under 8 must be accompanied. No need to book. Lego provided. i t buddy sessions: Mondays 10:15am 11:15am Booking is essential Bounce & Rhyme on Tuesdays 10 10 30am, followed by Stay & Chat 10:30 11:15 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 first 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. Fridays 4pm 6pm, 23rd December

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 weekly Family History sessions with Debbie or Sally on Tuesdays 2 3pm Booking is essential tricky Period and warm & well bags are available free from Sheringham Library but are subject to availability 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

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

No-fault divorce explained

by Rob Colwell, Director and Head of Family Services, Hayes + Storr

It is now over seven months since the long awaited new law for “no fault” divorce came into force on 6th April 2022 The ‘blame game’ has finally ended and lengthy separation periods cut completely

blame is no longer required Under the new legislation, couples now divorce without having to cite blame Previous grounds for divorce including unreasonable behaviour, adultery or separation periods have all gone In the past, adultery could be used as a reason for divorce, however, under the new law, even if adultery has been committed, it no longer has a place in divorce proceedings

This does not change how hurtful adultery can be and some clients are still finding this new approach difficult to accept If one spouse has caused the breakdown of the marriage due to their adultery, why should they ‘get away with it?’ However, there is now only one ground for divorce and that is: the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, hence the new term ‘no fault’.

If one, or both parties believe the marriage has come to an end, they are now simply asked to provide either a sole or joint statement to apply for a divorce order However, joint divorce applications remain relatively rare. You can no longer defend a divorce

It is now no longer possible to contest the decision of a spouse to divorce Parties are encouraged to look to the future new terminology

The old term Decree Nisi had been used by the court to mark the first stage of divorce after the acknowledgement of papers by the spouse and after the application had been granted by the court Under the new process, this stage of the process is known as a Conditional Order

Similarly Decree Absolute, which marks the final stage of divorce, confirming that the marriage has officially come to an end, is now known as a Final Order This follows the current terms used for ending civil partnerships

there is a minimum wait period for the Final order

A minimum period of 20 weeks between the initial application and the Conditional Order is now in place, with a further six weeks between the Conditional and the Final Order Frustrating to many clients, that means that even a straightforward divorce is taking at least six months to complete All divorces are now applied for online

is there a change to the court fee?

The court fee remains £593 00 It should be

noted that a fee remission may be relevant to some couples, and this may help them decide who makes the application. A code can be obtained online, if in receipt of for example Universal Credit

How will the new law affect the division of finances?

The financial side of divorce has not changed Divorce and finances are separate but run parallel through the court system.

Clients are strongly advised to seek expert legal advice to resolve any financial disputes, and to document any agreement reached into a legally recognised Consent Order, which once sealed by a Judge, is then full and final and cannot be changed.

For more information on no fault divorce or any other family law issues email rob colwell@hayes storr com or call: 01263 825959

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 Always seek our specific advice

May I start my report by wishing you a very happy Christmas We are witnessing some extraordinary times that have impacted us all, and indeed continue to do so This is a time to help the vulnerable members of our communities, so please try to do what you can to help your neighbours etc

regional transport blueprint

A regional transport blueprint that supports major schemes in Norfolk has received county council backing. Norfolk County Council’s cabinet have approved the Transport East strategy, which will pave the way for Government funding for key roads and public transport links The strategy says that “with the right investment in the right places”, transport schemes could help the economy of the East of England rise from £73 billion to £119 billion by 2050

schemes supported by the strategy’s delivery and investment plan include:

• Key roads, including the Norwich western link, the Long Stratton bypass and the West Winch Housing Access Road

• Boosting public transport, cycling and walking

• Supporting rail improvements, including strategic east west connections

the strategy is aiming to achieve the following, by 2050:

• Better public transport connections, accessible to everyone

• Places that make it easy and attractive for people to move around sustainably

• More reliable business and freight journeys, due to less congestion and fewer incidents

• Increase accessibility for rural communities to education, training, services and jobs

• A healthier, more active population by making it easier to walk and cycle more often

• Cleaner, greener transport, helping to protect our local environment and the world for future generations

• Fewer journeys being made, partly due to better online connections bringing services into our homes

It says: “The Transport East region is of huge importance to the UK. It is home to 3 5m people and 1 7m jobs With a vibrant economy worth £73 billion, it is already one of the fastest growing regions in the UK outside of London

“It is only one of three regions to be a net contributor to the UK. Our forecasts indicate that with the right investment in the right places, by 2050 our region could be worth £119 billion

norfolk Libraries to join warm welcome campaign

Norfolk Libraries Service will be making all 47 of its libraries available as part of the Warm Welcome

campaign The scheme supports free, warm, and welcoming spaces in communities across the UK. Warm Welcome is a national campaign which will work with community spaces, including churches and faith groups, businesses, and local authorities, to ensure that nobody is left to suffer on their own this winter Libraries across Norfolk remain open for all and provide a space for people to sit in comfort and access a variety of services on offer These include reading, doing a jigsaw, playing a board game, or joining in Just a Cuppa or activities

other free services available at norfolk libraries include:

• Tea, coffee, instant soup, and hot chocolate are available during staffed hours

• Library staff and volunteers can provide visitors with trusted information about other support which is available

• A variety of bags are available for free, with no questions asked

Open Library gives people access to libraries for a total of 69 hours a week at most libraries, giving visitors access to the library, its books, computers, and spaces, even when the building is unstaffed

sheringham recycling Centre

New £1 65m Sheringham recy cling centre set for bigger reuse area thanks to local feedback Councillors have received feedback on the Sheringham recycling centres

with larger and more accessible sites fit for the future Both projects are making good progress, with feedback from local people key to helping shape the design of both the sites

Two hundred and thirty three people took part in a month long consultation on the design and layout of the proposed Sheringham site, after initial plans were revealed in July this year

As the Cabinet Member for Environment and Waste, I said: “I’m pleased at the excellent progress so far on these two significant projects that will help support our aim to cut waste by increasing reuse and recycling in the county

“I’d like to thank everyone who gave us their views on our initial designs for the new recycling centre for the Sheringham area It was great to hear what local people wanted to see at their new site, and as a result of the feedback we’ve made the area set aside for reuse even larger, to allow better quality second hand items to find a new home!

The initial designs of both sites took into account feedback from earlier consultations around importance of reuse, plenty of parking and easy vehicle flow through the site

Eric Vardy

“More courses please!” and “I can’t wait to get involved with something different this New Year” is just some of the feedback we are receiving from people who have accessed the varied services at Merchants’ Place.

Offering a warm, friendly and welcoming space, Merchants’ Place has a range of new activities starting from 11th January 2023 book now to get your free place Fancy joining a Floristry or Crochet course? Perhaps you’d like to try Creative Writing or need to learn Paediatric First Aid? Here is more about what is happening at the Centre

• F r e e C o u r s e s F o r a D u Lt s Fun First Aid for all the Family Floristry for Wellbeing Crochet for Wellbeing

Creative Writing

Level 3 Paediatric First Aid English Skills Maths Skills Computer Skills and more

• C o M M u n i t Y F r i D G e a n D L a r D e r:

Providing food and essential supplies for local people, currently supporting around 30 families a day We welcome donations of any long life or essential household items, please just drop them in Open Monday Thursday, 9:30am 3pm just bring a bag!

• F r e e a D V i C e a n D s u P P o rt s e s s i o n s:

norfolk and waveney MinD Drop in: A free weekly mental health drop in currently running every Wednesday morning between 9am 12noon Just pop in to find out more.

nHs wellbeing: A free self referral counselling and therapy service for anybody who would like support with their mental health To find out more, call 0300 123 1503

- specsavers Hearing: A free service to test your hearing and find the best solution for you Call them directly to find out

more: 01493 332244

Menscraft support Group for Men: Weekly sessions to bring men together through informal activities and conversation For more information, contact Crystal: crystal@menscraft org uk / 07704 428872

MaP Youthbank: Aged between 13 17 years old? You can join this new project where young people make decisions and set their own agenda for change Every Thursday between 4pm 6pm For more information, email youthbanks@map uk net Vision norfolk Coffee Mornings:

A monthly meeting for people who are partially sighted Next meeting on Thursday 22nd December between 10am 1pm Call their team to find out more: 01603 573000.

opening Doors: Weekly group for people with learning disabilities, offering sessions for members to take part in activities and make de cisions on how theorganisation runs Contact their team on 01603 631433

Let’s Create Craft Group: A referral only craft project to reduce isolation and improve wellbeing, funded by the North Norfolk District Council Arts Fund Contact Merchants’ Place to find out more all about Mum support Group: A group for new Mums with babies under 12 months old to meet new people and receive professional advice Free sessions funded by Love Norfolk Contact Merchants’ Place or just come along between 9:30am 11:30am on a Monday

Coffee Cake and Company: A weekly group to reduce isolation and improve wellbeing Currently running every Tuesday morning between 10am 12noon Funded by the Surviving Winter Fund - north norfolk Volunteer Hub: If you are interested in volunteering within your local community, or if you need volunteers to help your organisation, contact us today: volhub@merchantsplace co uk / 01263 519454.

• P i L at e s a n D ta i C H i s e s s i o n s: Free sessions funded by Sport England for anyone living with loneliness, iso lation, depression, financial restraints and carers or just those who may not feel confident to join a class and would like to give it a try! Running on a weekly basis contact Merchants’ Place to find out more

• art workshops and courses will be running on a weekly basis get in touch to find out more

New events and courses are organised on a regular basis A good way to stay up to date is to follow our social media pages You can also see what’s happening at the Centre by browsing the calendar on our website: www.merchantsplace.co.uk or by subscribing to our online newsletter

Merchants’ Place, 16 Church street, Cromer, nr27 9es.

and comments to me at 16 Lime Grove, sheringham nr26 8nX, or e mail to lestershaw7@gmail.com

A New Book on Weddings & Marriage

by Local Celebrant & Author

This 'unique and very valuable book' (book review) has been written by local celebrant and first time author Natasha Hood She might be better known locally for the uplifting and welcoming community singing groups she offers across the county, but now she has turned her hand to writing as well Born of almost two decades experience as an interfaith minister and life celebrant, Natasha recently published ‘Your Wedding and Beyond; Ideas to make your Heart Sing’, to empower couples to think outside of the box and create a personally meaningful wedding and marriage

Natasha grew up near Sheringham on an organic small holding, in a multi racial family After years in Scotland, she 'unexpectedly returned full circle and is currently happily settled back where she grew up' in beautiful North Norfolk She is the Musical Director of 'Sing Your Heart Out' (www syho org), a Norfolk charity offering singing for well being. In 2005, she conducted the first ever legal interfaith wedding in the UK Hailed as ‘the Engagement Gift of the Year!’, Hood’s book is a thoughtful, practical guide inspired by the wealth of wisdom and diversity from across the world on love, weddings and marriage While it is most obviously aimed at couples wanting a bespoke wedding ceremony, this book offers a fascinating read for anyone interested in folklore, history, faith traditions, customs, and the power and purpose of intimate partnership

to order the book: https://square.link/u/mlittj9j

Please contact natasha direct if you'd like to know more: website: www.natashahood.com email: natasha@natashahood.com

Weybourne WI Hear the Gruesome Tale of the Red Barn Murder

Celia Howe, President, welcomed 28 members and 5 visitors to the Village Hall on Wednesday, 2nd November, for the meeting of Weybourne WI

After a short business meeting, our speaker, Susan Parry, gave us an account of the notorious Red Barn murder, which took place on the 18th May 1827. Her talk was illustrated with numerous photographs.

Susan began by describing the political situation at the time and the history of the Marten family She then went on to detail the events which led to the murder of Marian Marten by her lover William Corder After fleeing the murder scene, he maintained the pretence that they had gone away together and told her family that they were married Maria’s family were suspicious, and her stepmother dreamt where her body was located It was later discovered by her father, buried at the Red Barn

Corder was eventually arrested and his trial was held at Bury St Edmunds in August 1828 He pleaded not guilty, but it took the jury only 35 minutes to declare him guilty He was sentenced to death by hanging, followed by dissection of his body for medical science His execution took place in front of an audience of 20,000 An early book about the murder was said to have been partly bound with skin removed from Corder ’s remains

Susan finished her talk by revealing that she is a distant relative of Maria Marten

The vote of thanks was given by Celia Howe

The afternoon concluded with tea and biscuits and the drawing of the raffle

Eat Your Heart Out Mastermind!

120 questions, a super buffet supper, free tea and coffee, all for £6 inclusive who says good value is dead? Certainly not the 72 players at the Briston Sounds and Pictures Quiz at the Copeman Centre on Saturday October 19th!

Poppy Cascade

Earlier this year a church member at St Andrew`s Methodist Church, Sheringham, came up with an idea for a project Soon knitting needles and crochet hooks of church members and friends and members of the Do Drop In Community Café got been busy making poppies A total of over 1600 red poppies along with some white and purple ones were made Then at the start of November a small team of people got busy painstakingly pinning each poppy onto a backing and forming a stunning Poppy Cascade of red poppies from the pulpit for Remembrance Sunday and this will be in the church throughout November The purple ones, in memory of animals who died in the wars and the white poppies of peace were displayed and hung on the Prayer Table

Do call in and have a look at the Poppy Cascade

The Church is open all day on Tuesdays (10 4pm) as part of `Warm Spaces in Sheringham`, and at various other times when groups are taking place including of course for the Do Drop In Café on Wednesday (11 1pm) mornings Or join us for worship at 10 30 on Sundays A warm welcome will await you.

They battled with questions like what is the capital of Costa Rica what sort of beans do Heinz use for their baked beans and how many people can you get in an empty telephone box! The ultimate winning table of four players got a bottle of wine each while the losing table of four got an iPad each ... oh, sorry, that should read 'Eye Pad' ...

A good time was had by all, with the questions appearing thick and fast on the big screen, and the event making an overall profit after food and raffle costs of £353 50 for the Copeman Centre's funds

The next quiz in the series will be on Satudray April 29th 2023 if you would like to be reminded about it about two weeks beforehand, get on our 'ring round' list 'phone Carol on 01263 860844 anytime, and leave her your 'phone number. Because it is always such a fun evening for all the family, tables fill up fast, so get in touch very soon!

• emergency Food Parcels • accessing Local agencies • Your energy bills • north norfolk Foodbank on 07826 376343 email: info@northnorfolk.foodbank.org.uk www.northnorfolk.foodbank.org.uk

The BUILD Charity Volunteer Campaign

The BUILD Charity are looking for people to support our social events with a small group of adults with disabilities, with all expenses covered If it is a relaxing weekend that you are after, this could be a Sunday Roast, a Sunday afternoon Walkabout, a Grow and Go gardening session or even a Sunday afternoon cinema trip If you enjoy even more excitement, why not head into the city for our Ten Pin Tuesdays or even a Wednesday Club Social.

Alternatively, if you have expertise in marketing, fundraising, event management or photography and are willing to share your skills with us, we would also love to hear from you

We believe that volunteers should get as much out of the BUILD Charity as they put in, so there are many benefits to these roles As a BUILD Charity volunteer, you attend events whenever it suits your schedule, all volunteer expenses are covered by the charity and by becoming a BUILD volunteer, you receive your disability awareness training and safeguarding training If any of these volunteering opportunities are of interest to you then either call the office on 01603 618029, email us at volunteer@buildcharity co uk, or check out the website for our sign up form and donation pages. We look forward to hearing from you!

Light Treatments

The light that treats all skin care needs

We have a choice of 27 different laser and light devices and combination packages are available Age, genetics, lifestyle factors and exposure to sun and elements age our skin resulting in broken veins, pigmentation, wrinkles and sagging Winter months are the best time to rejuvenate our skin and reverse some of the skin damage

New technology can now treat unsightly leg veins, facial redness, facial veins, acne and scarring, enlarged pores, sallow complexion, fine lines, wrinkles and pigmentation 75% of population between 35 and 65 have some kind of treatable pigment problem Intense Pulse Light ( IPL™) and our lasers use controlled flashes of light to resolve these imperfections with no downtime

Facial redness and spider veins are a common cosmetic and medical complaint These are particularly common in rosacea sufferers Numerous treatments are available and these produce variable results but laser and light based treatments are the gold standard treatment options Recently intense pulsed light devices have gained popularity Unlike lasers, IPL devices produce a broadband light and effectively target a number of cosmetic concerns such as brown/ black pigmentation, red and blue vessels, enlarged pores and fine skin lines simultaneously Patients see gradual but very noticeable improvements with complexion blending and brightening, achieving photo rejuvenation of the skin

We have a number of anti ageing treatments available today These include anti ageing supplements, vitamins, lotions, potions and

hormones What is striking is that none of this reverse skins ageing and prevent skin ageing to the extent that IPL and lasers does

We now have the technology and considerable experience of using this technology effectively to repair the appearance of damaged skin, delay and help prevent signs of skin ageing and also possibly reduce the risk of skin problems in the treated skin. It works very well on the face, neck, chest, and arms and anywhere on the body

Visit www.coltishallclinic.co.uk or phone us on 01603 736487 to book an appointment.

HUGS Continue to Help

On Monday 14th November

over 40 of Sheringham's Hosts and their Ukrainian guests joined together for a meal with food from both the UK and Ukraine There was much laughter and the opportunity to chat with new found friends as part of HUGS (Hosting Ukrainians Group Support) latest event. The Lighthouse Community Church kindly made the Lighthouse available as part of their continued support to the Ukrainian community as part of HUGS

Cllr Liz Withington feels that these events are important “as it connects our Ukrainian guests who can then support each other It is important to have that support as no matter how hard we try we cannot truly understand the horrors they have been through and the struggles they are facing to rebuild their lives whilst watching their

loved ones from afar defending their country from Russia’s attack “

Many of Sheringham’s Ukrainian guests have now found work and in fact several were not able to attend as they were working They have found work in leisure, retail, hospitality and cleaning Some have also set up their own business as well

Weekly English lessons arranged by HUGS volunteers are going well Chris and Maddie McMahon are leading on this as experienced Language School managers Other volunteers from the community such as Hazel are also supporting the group Volunteer Hazel said that “she has never worked with such a motivated group who are so keen to learn “There is such enthusiasm in the group for learning English that a second group will be starting ”

A Strange Day by David Abbott

It turned out to be a day unlike any other as Old Bill Ogden left the house early, determined to work up an appetite for lunch It was bright, crisp and sunny. But somehow it didn’t feel right. As he stopped at the gate pondering why, he realised it was eerily quiet He had no feeling of cold although it was a typical winter ’s day And why was the whole scene somehow odd? Everything was a bit blurry and slightly unreal But he noticed with satisfaction the long standing arthritis in his neck and shoulder wasn’t giving him gip And his piles weren’t aggravating either After all this has to be a good day he thought as he drifted down the road Nearing the church, he saw the Vicar chatting to Vera, both of whom he knew well Passing he bade them “good morning” But was taken aback as neither took the slightest bit of notice of him However, Vera’s dog went

cross eyed and got agitated.

The kids had a good time with Lighthouse Youth Club games and are settling well at school They all enjoyed having the opportunity to play with children chatting in their own language

Sheringham’s host families also enjoyed the opportunity to chat and share experiences. Phil Bailey a host, along with his wife Alison, said that HUGS events are “a great opportunity for hosts to share ideas about the best ways to support each other It is lovely to see how well our guests have adapted to life here, both making friends and working locally”

Liz Withington

Ever so slowly the landscape was getting more misty and weird He blinked Down the road ran Mary, hair of gold and lips like cherries with Tom Jones hot pursuit “What the hell is going on?” he thought Looking up he saw an owl sitting in a tree with a policeman’s helmet on his head. It winked at him. “I must be going mad ” “I need a drink" he muttered to himself “The pub will be open so at least I can get a pint and the locals are always happy to have a chat and put the world to rights ”

Having got there he found it closed There was a sign on the door “Shut for the day as a mark of respect for our friend Old Bill Ogden RIP”

Turning he saw an odd looking fella with a long beard and carrying a scythe over his shoulder “Sorry mate for messing up your day,” said the stranger “The Boss sends his apologies and hopes you won’t be too cross ”

Merry Christmas From Toll Barn Vets!

Christmas is fun for all the family, and that definitely includes all our pets! However, Christmas is often a busy time for our 24/7 on site emergency service as there are plenty of hidden dangers lurking during the festivities which we should all be aware of to help keep our pets safe

Christmas Cake, Christmas Pudding, Mince Pies and Fruit Bowls all contain raisins, sultanas or grapes These should never be fed to pets as they can cause kidney damage and in severe cases kidney failure They can also contain alcohol which can cause signs of intoxication as well as dangerous drops in blood sugar levels, blood pressure and body temperature. Not all dogs will be affected but there is no way of knowing which animals will suffer from toxicity so they are best completely avoided Macadamia nuts can also be toxic causing neurological signs such as weakness, depression, tremors and vomiting within 12 hours of being eaten Onions and garlic can also be harmful (even when cooked) with signs such as vomiting and diarrhoea and potentially destruction of red blood cells (haemolytic anaemia) Many Christmas dinners include sage and onion stuffing or onion based gravy so it is best to avoid giving these “left overs” to pets

Chocolate decorations are frequently used on trees and in stockings. Chocolate contains a stimulant called theobromine (similar to caffeine) which is toxic to dogs The amount of theobromine varies with the type of chocolate (dark chocolate contains the highest levels) Depending on the amount and type of chocolate eaten signs range from vomiting and diarrhoea to wobbliness, seizures and changes in heart rhythm (arrhythmias) If your pet eats chocolate it is important to be able to tell your vet how much and what type of chocolate has been eaten as this will help us calculate whether

a toxic dose has been reached

Some foods such as sugar free gum and diabetic biscui contain

xylitol Xylitol is a natu ring sugar which is often used as a sweetener in low carbohydrate and diabetic products. When pets eat xylitol their blood sugar level can drop rapidly causing lethargy and weakness and in severe cases, seizures Xylitol can also cause liver failure in some dogs The signs of this can take several days to develop We would advise urgent veterinary attention for any pet who is suspected to have eaten products containing xylitol

Pets, especially dogs, have an exceptional sense of smell This means they will often hunt out bones, foil or string with meat juices from the rubbish bin or counter tops These bones are often brittle and splinter easily which can cause blockages or tears within the oesophagus and intestine whilst foil or string can cause obstructions within the stomach and intestine

Many of these (and other) foods also contain high levels of fat This can cause vomiting and diarrhoea and more seriously increases the risk pancreatitis

There are also several household dangers which are more common at Christmas Tinsel and tree ornaments are particularly attractive playthings to cats and puppies If eaten these will often cause blockages and twists within the intestines of your pet requiring immediate surgery to material Christmas ornaments will also often break if played with by pets. This can cause choking, cuts within the mouth and damage to the intestines if eaten Christmas trees themselves are also potentially toxic with pine needles causing irritation of the mouth (which may show as excessive drooling), vomiting, diarrhoea and weakness Naughty puppies and kittens have also been known to injure themselves climbing Christmas trees or knocking them over so it is always advisable to have a barrier to prevent access to the tree, as well as supervision!

Candles and fairy lights are always appealing to curious pets but can result in electrocution or burn Make sure electric lights and candles are always placed out of reach of naughty paws!

Heated oils create pleasant aromas around the hou but can cause burns to the tongue and mouth if licked so make sure they are placed away from inquisitive animals

Festive bouquets often include lilies, but ingestion of the plant or plant pollen can cause kidney failure in cats If your cat comes into contact with Lilies and the pollen sticks to their fur immediately place a buster collar or t shirt on the cat to prevent them licking and ingesting more pollen and contact your vet for advice Holly, Mistletoe and Poinsettias are also toxic causing vomiting, diarrhoea and depression Mistletoe has been known to cause collapse, changes in heart rate and erratic behaviour following ingestion

Poinsettia sap has irritant properties which can cause blistering of the mouth and stomach when eaten. We would recommend all plants are kept well out of reach of inquisitive pets!

Most of these potential dangers are treatable if caught early enough so if you have any concerns about your pet during this festive period our 24/7 on site emergency service is available for our clients throughout Christmas and New Year on our normal surgery phone number (01692 407126)

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Threats to our Birdlife: January to March 2023 at Cley Marshes

In early 2023, at NWT Cley Marshes events are focussing on birdlife and the increasing threats to many species

The January exhibition ‘No Place to Be’ by artist Jayne Ivimey, explores this issue and runs from January 10 to March 21 On Thursday 19 January, Jayne will give a fascinating talk about the story behind her show at Cley, including her experiences working with birds after an oil spill.

Tickets: £12 NWT members, £14 non members, including lunch Other events explore the many threats to birdlife such as the impact of plastic pollu tion, in an online talk from leading researcher, Dr Alex Bond of the Natural History Museum, on 9th February

On Friday 27 January, on a more celebratory note, Master of Wine Mark Lynton and ornithologist Richard Porter will present an evening of wine tasting and discussion about bird adventures at home and abroad

Tickets: £12 NWT members, £14 non members.

NWT Ambassador Nick Acheson will be joined at Cley on Thursday 2 March by writer and ecologist Helen Baczkowska, for an evening discussing his new book The Meaning of Geese, written during the 2020 21 lockdowns.

Tickets: £8 NWT members, £10 Non Members

For full event details and booking please see: Events at Cley Norfolk Wildlife Trust

KITCHEN FRONTS of Norfolk

Jayne Ivimey’s work

Wine and Birds, Richard Porter

New Food Shop ‘on Wheels’ Launched in North and West Coastal Norfolk

mobile community

for the coastal areas of north and west Norfolk becomes the latest food hub to join the Nourishing Norfolk Network

The mobile community supermarket, offering low cost food and household products, has taken to the road in north and west Norfolk to support residents living in coastal areas who are finding it hard to make ends meet The Coastal Health and Wellbeing Community Supermarket van is up and running thanks to support from the Norfolk Community Foundation and becomes the 10th food hub under the umbrella of the Nourishing Norfolk Network

The revamped, former supermarket delivery van makes regular trips to Hunstanton, Walsingham, Little Snoring, and Blakeney and a static version can be found every Wednesday afternoon at The Hive Café at the Old Cottage Hospital It is headed by Simon Prince, General Manager of Coastal Health & Wellbeing at the Old Cottage Hospital, and Helen Roythorne, who has been funded by Norfolk Community Foundation to manage the scheme.

Mr. Prince explained: “The Coastal community supermarket is a low cost food club where people pay a one off membership to join and then they have access to food that is up to 30%

less than mainstream supermarkets If you want to access the service as a member the only stipulation is that you must have a permanent home in either West or North Norfolk There’s a £3 50 joining fee and that lets you access any of the sites ”

One of the aims is to support health and well being in coastal areas this winter Last year, Chief Medical Officer Sir Chris Whitty called for a national strategy to improve the health of coastal communities Sir Chris’s ‘Health of Coastal Communities’ annual report highlighted that, in 2019, the older age profile of the coastal towns’ resident population is particularly visible in smaller seaside towns the proportion of the population aged 65 years or over was second highest in Hunstanton That same year, King’s Lynn and West Norfolk had the seventh highest mental health need in the country and, in 2020, nine of the 13 council areas with the lowest average weekly wages were in coastal areas and they included North Norfolk

Mr Prince added: “Our aim is to help our community have access to healthy, nutritious but low cost food, which will help them live a healthier lifestyle and help them to get their finances to go a little bit further, especially in this cost of living crisis We offer free fruit and veg, which is kindly donated to us by local suppliers; we have free sanitary products which help us to combat period poverty and we don’t

just offer tins of beans we offer things like cleaning products, and pet food

“We are hoping that this will become a five day a week project and are working constantly with the local communities to see where those needs are Sheringham will come online soon as will Holt and Fakenham and we will work together as a group to cover as much of the local area as possible ”

Coastal Health and Wellbeing at the Old Cottage Hospital is looking for corporate funders, volunteers and supporters to help with the Coastal Community Supermarket Email: simon prince@wellshospital uk or helen roythorne@wellshospital uk

the Coastal Community supermarket can be found in the following locations:

● Monday (every week), 10am 1pm, Hunstanton town Hall

● tuesday (first, second and third of every month, 10am 12pm, walsingham Village Hall

● tuesday (first and third of every month), 1 3pm, Little snoring Community room

● tuesday (fourth of every month), 10 3pm, blakeney Village Hall

● wednesday (every week), 2 5pm, the Hive Café at wells Community Hospital

For more information, visit wellshospital.org.uk

A Money-Savvy and Stress-Free Christmas

The most wonderful time of the year can be a bit of a tyranny, with endless adverts trying to convince us that if we are not going mad with endless buying and cooking then we are failing in some way March to your own tune this Christmas, by enjoying the season’s festive meal however you want to do it We are all feeling the pinch in our pockets this year, but let’s not forget that the first Christmas was very simple indeed! The special thing about this occasion is not killing yourself trying to produce the perfect meal, but rather spending special time with the people that you share it with Take shortcuts, make full use of the special offers available at all the supermarkets, and go ahead and cook whatever you want for your festive meal

Vegetables are all on special offer in December, so really the only expensive thing about this meal is the meat, and I guarantee you that even that will be on offer as supermarkets vie for our business If you’re vegetarian or vegan, use the recipe below which is delicious and full of good things, and looks like a really impressive centrepiece to your feast Tables can be beautifully decorated on the day with holly and ivy from the garden, and a few simple candles and baubles borrowed from the tree to cheer it up Christmas crackers don’t have to cost the earth, and you can add extras into the cheaper ones such as chocolates and personal messages for your guests Make some festive mini sausage rolls for your guests when they first arrive, by adding in dried sage, fried leeks and chopped dried cranberries to your sausage meat, and rolling in your own homemade pastry, which is so cheap and easy to make (see extra recipe below) Make your own mince pies for teatime too with the same pastry, adding in a few drops of your favourite tipple to the mincemeat to make it special Plan some simple games for the afternoon or go for a walk to ease off the dinner We will be at the Venue again for Christmas Day this year, so if you’re on your own or want a

change, book in to join us Whatever you do, do it your own way, relax and enjoy the day

A very Merry Christmas and I look forward to bringing you some more recipes in the New Year!

Mushroom and Lentil wellington

1 large white onion, finely chopped

2 sticks celery, finely chopped

1 leek, finely chopped

1 large carrot, diced

¼ celeriac, peeled and diced

6 large flat mushrooms, roughly chopped into small pieces

1/2 fennel bulb, finely chopped

Sun dried tomatoes in oil

2 fat garlic cloves

2 Tsp Dried sage

Tsp smoked paprika

Splash tamari

Heaped Tsp Miso paste, mixed with a little warm water

1 tin brown or green lentils, drained

½ pack of chestnuts, chopped

Large handful dried cranberries

2 tblsp oatmeal

2 packs ready rolled puff pastry

Using some oil from the sundried tomato jar, gently fry the onion, celery, leek, carrot, and celeriac until pale and soft, being careful not to burn them, and adding in the mushrooms after 5 minutes Add in sage, paprika, the fennel, 4 or 5 sun dried tomatoes chopped finely and the garlic and fry for a further 5 minutes Give the pan a splash of tamari and the miso and stir well Taste and season Tip in the lentils, chopped chestnuts and cranberries, and lastly the oatmeal and stir well to combine Set aside to completely cool Once ready to assemble and cook, unroll one sheet of the pastry, using its’ greaseproof wrapper to line the flat baking tray Carefully place the mixture into the middle of the pastry making sure it is firmly packed together and moisten all sides of the pastry with water Place the second pastry over the top of the first to encase the mixture, and flatten all round to seal it all in, trimming any excess and pressing down firmly If you have any offcuts of pastry, cut out some star or holly shapes to decorate the top, sticking them down with a little water. Prick the top with a knife 3 times to allow air to escape, and brush with a little milk Place into a preheated oven on 180ᵒ for approx 30 to 45 mins or until the pastry is golden and cooked through Serve immediately with all the usual Christmas side dishes

Fabulous Festive sausage rolls

First make the filling; gently fry off some finely chopped leek or onion in a little oil and set aside to cool. Mix some dried sage, salt and pepper and your leeks into a pack of sausage meat, and then fold in some dried chopped cranberries Dust your hands with a little flour and roll the sausage meat into long sausage shapes and set aside

For the Pastry: 8 oz Self Raising Flour 4 oz Butter/marg (I use Clover) A pinch of salt 4 tblsp very cold water to mix

Chop your butter into the flour and salt, and then using your hands rub in lightly until the mix looks like fine breadcrumbs Add in the cold water and bring together with a knife into a lump of dough DO NOT OVER HANDLE! Turn over a couple of times lightly to bring it together into a smooth ball, and then dust your surface with flour and roll out into a long rectangle Place your sausage meat into the middle of the pastry and lightly wet one long side. Roll the pastry over the meat and seal, slicing off any excess, and use a fork to press lightly into the sealed edge to decorate Slice into small rolls, and place onto a baking sheet, brushing the tops with a little egg and milk Pop into a preheated oven on 180 ᵒfor 15 to 20 mins, or until pastry is golden and meat is cooked through Can be made ahead and frozen Use the same pastry recipe to roll out and make mince pies, using a star cutter for the tops, which can also be frozen

Editor ’s Recipe

It’s December already and Christmas is just around the corner Those of you who are well organized have probably made your Christmas cake and puddings weeks ago, but for the rest of us who are not so efficient it is useful to have a few last minute recipes up our sleeves to plug the gaps A very good recipe if you have not yet made your Christmas cake is Delia Smith’s last minute mincemeat Christmas cake (recipe available online), it is nice and moist and doesn’t need maturing and feed ing

My recipe this month does away with the fiddly business of making mince pies if you are short on time, but still gives you the festive flavours and something to offer guests with a cup of tea Do splash out on good quality mincemeat as the basic ones tend to be too runny

The Man

“I am the evening star”, said the Man, “I am the lonely road” “But I will guide you safely, And I will share your load”.

“Follow me, follow me, follow me”

“I am the frozen waste”, said the Man, “I am the lofty peak”, “I am the gentle breeze on your face, And I am the friend you seek”

“Follow me, follow me, follow me”

“I am the restless sea”, said the Man, “I am the sand on the shore” “I am the peaceful valley, And I am the open door”

“Follow me, follow me, follow me”

“I am the silvery moon”, said the Man, “I am the darkest night”, “I am the wind that sings in the trees, And I am the way and the light”

“Follow me, follow me, follow me”

Mincemeat and Almond Traybake

You will need a traybake tin (deep sided baking sheet) about 12” x 8” lined with baking parchment so that it overlaps the sides

ingredients

320g plain flour

200g cubed butter

100g ground almonds

100g caster sugar

1 jar of luxury mincemeat (about 400g) 120g flaked almonds

Method

Preheat the oven to 190C/170C fan/ Gas 5.

Put all the dry ingredients into a food processor and blitz until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs, alternatively rub the butter in

by hand

Tip ¾ of this mixture into your prepared tin and compact it firmly with the back of a spoon. Spoon the mincemeat in an even layer over the crumb mixture

Add half the flaked almonds to the rest of the crumb mix and spread over the mincemeat layer (like a crumble topping), press it lightly down and scatter the remaining flaked almonds over the top. Bake in the middle of the oven for about 40 minutes or until golden brown (Do keep an eye on the almonds as they can burn very easily)

Remove from the oven when done and cool in the tin, when cold lift out on the paper and cut into slices, sift with icing sugar. These slices keep well for a few days in an airtight tin and can be served plain or with a dollop of cream or brandy butter

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.

What sort of decorations will you be having this Chirstmas? This issue’s word search theme is ‘Christmas Decorations’.

Between four and twelve letters. One or two words. There are 16 entries in this issue’s CHRONICLE WORDSEARCH. How many can you find?

The Last Issue’s

The FOUR YELLOW SQUARES in the SUDOKU were 7 4 5 8

The FALLEN PUZZLE answers were: THEY SHALL GROW NOT OLD, AS WE THAT ARE LEFT GROW OLD: AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM, NOR THE YEARS CONDEMN.

AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING, WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.

LAURENCE BINYON and PRAISING WHAT IS LOST MAKES THE REMEMBRANCE DEAR. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

The ‘Remembrance Day’ themed words featured in last issue’s CHRONICLE WORDSEARCH were: BRAVERY BUGLE CEMETERY

CENOTAPH COMMEMORATE HEROES MARCH MEDAL MEMORIAL POPPY REMEMBRANCE SALUTE SILENCE THELASTPOST WREATH

The NUMBER CRUNCHER 11 + 1 ÷ 4 + 17 – 13 x 7 = 49 There may be others.

In a bid to reduce carbon emissions in England and Wales, the Government have introduced regulations to improve the energy efficiency ratings of all privately rented homes to C or above by 2030

The energy efficiency of a property is determined by the energy performance certificate, which establishes a rating based on the performance potential and services of that property The energy performance certificate also includes a recommendation report which sets out the ways a property can be made more efficient for energy purposes, and these measures are a statutory requirement landlords must comply with

On 1 April 2018, the Government imposed restrictions on all new tenancies being offered where the energy efficiency rating of the property was F or G, and on 1 April 2020 this was extended to all tenancies

To reach the target of all privately rented homes having an energy efficiency rating of C or above by 2030, the Government have proposed a phased trajectory, so that all new tenancies should have a rating of C or above by 2025 and all existing tenancies should have a rating of C or above by 2028

the Cost Cap and exemptions The Government have created a cost cap, which means that landlords are not expected to spend any more than £3,500 00 (including VAT) in improving a property’s rating to E or above

Lights Train Set to Shine

The North Norfolk Railway’s popular illuminated train, the Norfolk Lights Express, is now running The immersive experience combines the tradition and romance of an old time steam train with state of the art GPS controlled lighting and audio technology to create an impressive spectacle for the whole family

Norfolk Lights Express trains run from Sheringham on most evenings in December Lights mounted to the outside of the train illuminate the passing countryside to create an enchanting and constantly changing vista for passengers while 10 additional illuminated dioramas, at selected points along the lineside, add to the spectacle and help tell an intriguing story, brought to life by on board narration and music

To assist with carrying out improvements, landlords can apply for funding from third parties such as Energy Company Obligation, local authority grants and Green Deal finance If third party funding only partially covers the costs or cannot be obtained at all, landlords will be required to contribute towards or fund the cost of improvements themselves.

Any energy efficiency improvements made after 1 October 2017 may be included within the cost cap and if a rating of E or above cannot be achieved once the cost cap has been met, then various exemptions are available to landlords, including:

1 The ‘all relevant improvements made’ exemption

2 The ‘high cost’ exemption

3 The all insulation exemption

4 The third party consent exemption

5 The property devaluation exemption

6 The temporary exemption

Landlords must register the exemption, on a self certification basis, before it can be relied upon

Improving the energy efficiency of large, older buildings is likely to be incredibly costly and it is therefore essential that landlords are aware of the funding options available to them and the exemptions that may be applied for, especially where they have a portfolio of buy to let properties

Penalties If local authorities suspect that landlords are not complying with the regulations, or have misleadingly registered an exemption, they may serve a compliance notice requesting further information, to determine whether a breach has occurred and if established, enforce a financial penalty, of up to £5,000 00

How we can help The measures brought in by the Government also apply on the sale and building of new homes and the purchase of buy to let properties and it is therefore essential that landowners understand the implications and comply with the regulations The above is subject to review and we recommend taking advice our conveyancing team can advise you on:

• Buy to Let

• Commonhold Property

• New Build Properties

• Declarations of Trust

• Remortgages

• Lease Extensions/Variations

• Transfer of Equity

• Freehold and Leasehold Sales/Purchases

• Help to Buy Scheme, Shared Ownership and Staircasing

if you would like to seek advice on any conveyancing matter, please contact our dedicated Client relations team on 01603 693500, or email enquiries@clapham collinge co uk

*This article is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or other professional advice

Commercial Manager, Graham Hukins, said “Since it debuted in 2019, the Norfolk Lights Express has become a firm festive favourite and this year we have reworked the on board story and added additional lineside displays to make the show better than ever ”

He added, “We have also included a bar car in the train, so passengers enjoy a drink during the interval at Holt The trains are proving as popular as ever and although two thirds of the tickets have sold already, there are spaces available on most days ” Advance booking is essential for the illuminated train; tickets include reserved seats and are priced from £20 00 Full details including dates, times and availability can be found at www.nnrailway.co.uk

The Norfolk Lights Express illuminates the lineside, photo Leigh Caudwell

Why landlords cannot afford to ignore new measures brought in by the Government with regards to Energy Performance Certificates

New Prostate Biopsy Service Starts at Cromer

State of the art equipment is being used at the North Norfolk Macmillan Centre to enable prostate biopsies to take place for the first time at Cromer. The start of the new service follows fundraising support from Cromer Community and Hospital Friends who have helped to buy new equipment for the centre

A prostate biopsy usually takes place to confirm or rule out cancer after a patient has had high or rising prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test results and an MRI scan Mr Utsav Reddy, Consultant Urological Surgeon, said the urology team would be carrying out MRI fusion guided prostate biopsies at the North Norfolk Macmillan Centre once a week

“The technology is slightly different to that at NNUH and will be a new service for the patients of Cromer and the wider area This ultrasound machine enables us to undertake biopsies under local anaesthetic and we can overlay the MRI image on the real time ultrasound scan to give a more precise biopsy for some men This would not have been feasible without the support of the Cromer Community and Hospital Friends as well as colleagues in Urology, Radiology, Pathology and Cromer Hospital Thank you to all involved in improving the care of men in Norfolk. The aim of the service is to take men through the whole diagnostic pathway in a matter of weeks or sooner, from GP referral to MRI scan and biopsy, which can all take place at Cromer ”

The North Norfolk Macmillan Centre, which opened in September last year, provides chemotherapy treatment, space for outpatient appointments and minor surgery, plus a Macmillan information and

The Arts Society Glaven Valley

The Arts Society Glaven Valley meets for lectures on arts and related subjects, once a month on the third Tuesday from September to June. We meet at Cley Village Hall.

The next meeting will be on 17 January 2023 at 1.45 for 2.15 at the Village Hall in Cley

Come along and listen to Dr Tom Flynn talking about the History of Auctions from the Roman period, when the spoils of war were auctioned “Under the Spear,” through to the great book auctions of the sixteenth century and on into the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries when auctions became the favoured means of disposing of furniture, paintings, works of art and the chattels of the great landed estates. Finally, he will discuss the global auctions of the current era

support centre, helping people to navigate the practical, emotional and financial challenges that can arise following a cancer diagnosis

The £4 85million cancer centre was funded by Macmillan Cancer Support and the Norfolk & Norwich Hospitals Charity and received £665,000 to fund equipment, thanks to the Cromer Community and Hospital Friends.

It is not always the case that prostate cancer is associated with bothersome urinary symptoms.

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If you wish to obtain further information about the PSA blood test, visit www prostatecanceruk org or speak to your GP

A step in the right direction

Are high end art auctions really public sales or is something else happening behind the scenes? How transparent is the process and why do prices keep rising to such extraordinary heights? Are auctions contributing to international money laundering and similar white collar crime? This stimulating and lavishly illustrated lecture will tell the inside story of why the world’s most expensive paintings sell for such staggering sums of money

In addition to its expert monthly lectures, TASGV organises a programme of Study Days, visits and social occasions It also supports a Young Arts Group and other volunteering activities such as producing Trails of Discovery for local historic churches and venues, aimed at young people.

Membership of TASGV costs £45 a year You can come as a guest for £5 to see if you enjoy our meeting There is free parking in the car park next to the Village Hall New members are welcomed, and you can find out how to join on our website www theartssocietyglavenvalley org uk

A new procedure has begun at Cromer and District Hospital to help speed up tests for patients with suspected prostate cancer

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WANTED

Any original items of Second World War Homefront / Norfolk / RAF / ARP / Home Guard items or memorabilia for a new dis play 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 sal

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Old railway items always wanted for small museum, particularly tickets, lamps, loco items, station signs, cast iron or enamel no tices etc local items particularly sought

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 01362422451/ 07747097798

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

Motorcycle wanted for restoration, anything considered, even rusty non runner Call Rob on 07717 369788/01263 837320

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Mantis Garden Tiller, 4 stroke Honda GX25 engine, accessories and manual, £220 ono AL Ko grass strimmer, model BC223 L S, manual and additional cord spool, £80 Ono Both little used and nearly new condition 01263 823880

Crown Staffordshire Orchard Glory china, 8 pieces including ginger jars, pots, small dishes £100 ono 01263 712791/ 07771 802276

Free standing electric heater, good working order £10 8 wheel walker very strong Hardly used Cost £300 Bargain at £75 Overstrand 01263 576579

3 Carousel baby dolls complete with car seat, wheeled bag, backpack and selection of accessories £10, Angelcare Baby Alarm £10 Call 07876 541594

Sharp Portable Electronic Vintage Type writer PA 3000S still boxed £50 01263 519666

Free 14 clean removal boxes and 3 bin bags of bubble wrap to collect North Wal sham 07969 905756

Gear 4 music red semi acoustic electric guitar in very good condition £150 ono gear 4 music Stratocaster style electric gui tar coffee brown colour £130 ono Cromer 07376 199016

Thetford Porta Potti 345 Flush action, cas sette for easy emptying Brand New wrapped and boxed never used Ideal for camping, caravanning etc Cost £65 will accept £30 07464 114742

Brand new, never been worn ivory wedding dress size 14, bought at Dreams Wedding Shop Wroxham, very elegant and beauti ful, cost £300 new, selling £150 Blakeney Norfolk 07584 598981

2/3 seater sofa with loose damask cover vgc £100 ono, photos available Buyer col lects, Holt area 07900 448034

Large wooden rocking horse hand painted, good condition, would make lovely Christmas gift £75 Buyer to collect 01328 862032

Genuine Victorian rope top tiles 9” wide £4each 1940s Oak bedside cupboard 75cmx35sq £32 Old leaded glass cabinet door £25 Photos available 07768 057960

DYSON DC24 Animal “rollerball” vacuum cleaner Including operating manual & ac cessories booklet £40 Phone 01263 519 154 or 07749 756160

Raleigh medium cycle helmet used twice £9 Adult fold up bicycle comes with bag for storage only rode twice 2 very small marks, otherwise like new £100 01263 512311

67 Assorted sachets of Exante replace ment meals for weight control not now needed £50 01263 512311

Electric Tilt/Riser/Recliner Chair made by DG Smith, Excellent working order al though minor wear and tear to foot and left armrest £75 ono For more information call 07721 060992

Noritaki China tea set for 8 damask pattern includes tea pot etc £100 ono Dolls house 6 rooms with lighting £150 ono, some furni ture by negotiation 07340 413418

White shaker kitchen units, one double (sink), two single base units, one set of drawers, one double and one single wall unit, blue worktop, s/s sink, tap and a Hot point electric cooker, one kick board may need replacing will need gone by 10th Jan uary £150 buyer collects photos on request Sheringham 01263 479681

Man’s dress suit 38chest /trousers 34/29 shirt 15 1/2 bow tie etc £50 hardly worn 07340 413418

Bookcase, two shelves £10 1960's wooden Ottaman £50 1970's Tiled occasional table £25 1960s Gilt edge mirror North Wal sham 07582 771172

Tamrac Professional camera bag As new, used once only £50 01263 588587

M&S rattan 3 seater settee with matching chair, excellent condition Buyer to collect £150 07850 668610

Large white inter wood mirrored wardrobe for sale, buyer to collect & dismantle £90 W180 xH216xD62cm NR28 0DW Like New 07876 232620

Collectors Ashton Drake Dolls Individually priced starting from £40 6 different dolls in total for sale, all with certificates and origi nal boxes Sheringham area Tel or Text 07516252891

EARLEX VAP75 Steam Wallpaper Stripper 2000W in box, used once £10 00 3 John Lewis duck feather cushion pads 45 x 45 cms hardly used £10 00 Other cushions of different sizes also available 01263 710117

Bicycle trailer, black, bumper transporter Has four sides with top cover Velcro tight eners Folds down and wheels can be re moved for easy storage or for back of vehicle Very good condition only used twice £50 Ono 07890 117391

2/3 seater Harveys Genoa settee L 180 W 100 H 90 Leather in red/Bordeaux colour Excellent condition £250 Buyer col lects Hickling 07967 923493

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

1000 piece jigsaws at £6 00 also some 500 piece jigsaws £5 00 each Please ring 01263 711736

Teen/child folding HomCom kick scooter Dual brake system Used twice (RRP £157) £50 Adult GameOver high backed cosmic smoke beanbag gaming chair Barely used (cost £70) £35 01692 406120

Tuxedo M&S “Autograph” 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 linen jacket (Debenhams) size 44R hardly worn £10 Hollow fibre polyester Duvet 13 5tog, 185 x 185 (Double size) hardly used £10 07470 704568

Golf clubs 4 to sw Mizuno MX17 irons £75, Cobra Baffler Woods £60 Ping An swer putter £30 If sold together £140 01263 712 571

Indesit 7kg white condensing tumble dryer, as new £75 ono; Dimplex Cheriton CHT20 electric coal effect fire £15 hardly used; 2 matching brown flecked Ikea rugs 80x150 cm £4 each; wooden sewing box/table £10 07486 123521

Stoves Richmond mini range in white ap proximately 6 years old, offered in good working order, only selling as updating kitchen £125 00 collection from Beeston Road Sheringham 07591 539388

New electric cable, 100 metres Prysmian 2 5mm twin and earth cable £70 00 Ap prox 40 metres 6mm twin and earth £68 00 Approx 35 metres 6mm twin and earth £60 00 07761 981128

Dyson DC24 vacuum cleaner with operat ing manual Good condition £40 00 01263 519154

Interior wall lights Set of 4 x twin lights and all fixing brackets/screws Metal copper fin ish VGC Photos available via WhatsApp Collect from Cromer £25 Tel or text 07966 183777

Greenhouse skylight openers x 2 £10 each Hempstead, Holt Shower tidy, cor ner, free standing, Lakeland £10 Hemp stead, Holt 01263 715851

ROBIN PT 90 portable appliance tester in working order requires re calibrating £70 00 07761 981128

Lampshades x2 with Stag design £20 00 for 2 or will separate 1 pair size 12 M&S

Brown jeggings £10 00 excellent condition Kitchen scales, £5 Wooden lamp bases, £10 each Evenings 01263 710011

2 unused and immaculate ‘Relyon Em peror ’ single beds £300 the pair Buyer collects 01263 512606

Purple 26” wheel mountain bike, suit teenager/adult, 15 grip gears, front & rear suspension in excellent condition used twice, £85 ovno, Sheringham 01263 824211

Cut glass 4 section serving platter with matching top Most attractive item £5 Holt 01263 712810

Vacuum cleaner Vax Action Midi Series Clean, very good condition with instruc tions booklet All accessories included plus a 4 2m Stretch hose (ideal for stairs) £25 Bull dog wheel lock for caravan/trailer £10 May be able to deliver 07881 803313

Compact Table tennis table (36ins x72 ins), set of bats and balls Hardly used Make a good Christmas gift £90 01623 712895

Royal Doulton Christmas Plates 1977 and 1978 As new £100 Glass topped, wooden coffee table Approx 80 x 40cm £25 4 Wheel Rollator with seat and bag

Black and red Adjustable height £75 Dark oak hall seat with storage chest height 70cm 80 x 40cm Offers Man’s tweed suit Chest 42inch trousers waist 38 and leg 31 inch £25 Holt 07809 242994

Men’s 4 season "Meindl" Leather walking boots size 8 V G C £25 01263 740690

Panasonic Model MCUG304 Super light weight 2000 watt Upright Cleaner with tools Shark Lift Away pro steam pocket mop model S3901UKJR with tools £30 each Sheringham 07786 473891

Static Exercise Bike DKN Technology

AM EB, silent electromagnetic, 8kg fly wheel, programmable, pulse measure ment, detailed instruction book, see "sweatband com", can be taken apart for transport, excellent solid machine, £128, Blakeney 01263 741957

Mother and child uplighter floor lamp with reading light Satin chrome with bulbs Per fect condition £20 01263 515036

Ercol light wood, cream upholstered 3 seater sofa vgc £300 01263 761602

Seiko Turtle automatic watch, great white shark Blue dial Limited Complete with stainless steel band and extra silicone strap plus, automatic electronic watch winder Mint Boxed £290 01692 500776

Black Tefal Ingenio Performance 10 piece set Suitable for all hobs plus induction New in box, cost £150, would accept £70 Sheringham 01263 825993

Ladies Clothes Size 16/18 Large bag of assorted business professional work wear dresses, jackets and skirts including Jaeger, Dickin and Jones, Planet and high street labels excellent condition £40 01263 836762

22 inch LG TV (22TK410V) with stand and optional wall bracket and LG remote Ex cellent both operationally and cosmetically £25 One for all indoor aerial £5 01263 587369

Extension ladde, 8ft, extends to 14ft, good condition, £50 Wheelchair, £10 Lawn King rotary mower, 18” cut, power driven, £50 Men’s leather jacket, size 38/40”

Black, £20 Lady’s blue zip up jacket, fur rimmed hood, brand new, £15 01263 823180

380 double Roman concrete interlocking roof tiles, 42 x34cm, excellent used condi tion, £190 or 50p per tile Glass side panel for shower, 900 x 1850mm, still in packag ing DPB 90 2Y 116, cost £200, would like £50 Cash only, buyer collects 07887

511597Free Two single divan beds, with headboards and side tables Old but in very good condition Looking to be made use of rather than skipped Buyer collects from West Beckham 01263 825414

Glass chess set, £5 Collection only 01692 407693

Vienna Shoprider powerchair with charger and new batteries vgc £150, CareCo fold able 4 wheeled Rollator with seat, back rest and bag £50, Solo transfer bed rail £20 Photos available 01692 405226

Six brand new 6" per bristle paint brushes for sale, open to offers Weybourne 07867 814307

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Child's Blue Pinnacle (Evans' Brand) Bike Would suit 6 10 year old 20" Wheels, 6 speed, immaculate condition £70 Collect Sheringham bushhouse22@btinternet com Drop leaf table good condition £20 01263 576781

Vintage Cambridge Holy Bible KJV, red letter edition, circa 1960s Concordance, 8 Coloured Maps, Morocco Leather, Boxed In excellent condition with 23 Carat Gold edges printed on India paper £65 01263 570084

Beige curtains 66” wide x 58” drop with tie backs £4 Cream curtains 52” wide x 54” drop with tie backs £3 Ivory silk effect cur tains 90” wide x 56” drop £8 Cream with duck egg blue leaf pattern curtains 90” wide x 56 “drop £8 01328 856889

Large quantity of cut, unprocessed & un seasoned pine logs (from 3 trees) Offers invited, buyer collects whole lot only 01263 720973

Men’s Jaeger jackets, one blue stripe one grey size 40" chest as new £20 each Ladies brown suedette Gelco jacket size 14 as new £15 Black sleeveless flapper (tassel) dress size 14 as new £15 Red Cuckoo shoulder bag unused £15 01263 517196

Ladies winter coats & jackets, all sizes, some with sheepskin linings New double duvet cover & pillowcases, £6 Lots of necklaces, £1 Freestanding metal wine rack, £5 Double foot warmer, £5 Paintings portraits of dogs, £5 each 01692 405663

Articulate game, £5 Decathlon exercise stepper, new, £20 Panasonic radio/cas sette/CD & speakers, £10 Compost maker, new, boxed, £20 Heated rollers, £3 Body heat wrap, boxed, new, £5 Shower screen, 2 glass fittings, incl door with parts, free 01263 721522

Circular saw, Silverline 185mm Used only once £25 Holt 01263 712810

Men’s calf length black coat, (Howick) from House of Frazer, tailored, 4 pockets, worn 3 times, XXL, £70 2 shirts, 19½ collar, blue pinstripe and burgundy, chest 56”, worn twice, £5 each 07447 904315

Vintage collectables, lots of items valued at £200 the lot, will accept £150 Lots more items free 01692 615289

4 x 20kg of rock salt, £4 a bag or £12 the lot 1974 Meccano No4 set, £30 ono 46

Classic Bus magazines, £10 ono 1980s Scalextric track and accessories (no cars), offers Sheringham 01263 820363

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

Wellingtons Aigle men’s parlours ISO ad justable 5mm neoprene lined size 7 (41) in khaki £80 Barbour heritage Liddesdale quilted jacket men’s in olive size small £50 Ladies Bike Regent Challenge 26 ATB All Terrain Geometry £50 (Holt) 07962 599303

Two dark brown rattan effect Sun loungers with fitted cream cushions for sale Used but still in good condition Buyer to collect £20 for both, not available separately Please call Claire on 0788 7762536

Janome JP760 computerised sewing ma chine Auto button holes, walking foot, ex tended table plus extras £100 00 Holt 07502 627149

Office Hippo medium back computer chair

Adjustable seat and back Dark tan fabric Excellent condition £93 (asking £250 on Amazon) Stag Minstrel Cheval mirror Ex cellent condition with original finish £80 (Cromer) 07760 418108

Boston handles satin steel 38 pairs 14mm, £30 Porcelain cabinet knobs 40 £30 Fish ing tackle, rods, reels, nets, whips 3m to 5m, seat, tackle boxes All good condition £40 07867 397247

Boxes of jigsaws, £25 per box 12 in each box 01263 517156

2 Next side sofa wooden cubes as new can be used side of bed, can be sold sepa rately Height 52cms depth 30 cms width 30cms, £15 each 01263 673256

Mountain bike, £145 Bike lights £10 Bicy cle pump £5 Detachable cycling bag £10 Desk £20 Shower shelving unit £10 Bath room cabinet £10 Chair £10 Corner wall cabinet £15 Suitcase £14 01362 688280

Wheeled shopping trolley, £5 Armchair ex tends to 43” + wooden arms, £15 Maestro king pins, new boxed, £15 Mondeo steer ing lock, £10 Times Concise World Atlas, Readers Digest ‘Last 2 Million Years’, Memoirs HRH Duke of Windsor 1951, £15 lot Mk two Micra spares, rear struts + kit, door mirrors, dist cap, electric leads, hand book, £20 lot 01263 710067

Upright SEBO vacuum cleaner series au tomatic x 4 extra, vgc, £50 Morris & Co handmade curtains, 2 pairs, 1 46 x 1 93cm wide, 1 pair 2 16 x 1 32cm wide, muted colours, £25 per pair 01263 740690

Drive ‘Torro’ rollator, as new, £120 07939 258551 or 01263 822528

Youth Speaks

On Wednesday 23 November, Year 9 students Joshua, Eliza and Evie from Sheringham High School competed in the first round of this year's Rotary Club Intermediate Youth Speaks competition at Springwood High School in Kings Lynn, debating the formidable question, 'Is our ego a valued friend or a formidable foe?'

Up against some very confident and articulate entries from five other schools, they managed to impress the judges with their speeches and delivery, and to be crowned overall winners of that stage of the competition

Josh, Eliza and Evie will now represent the North Norfolk district area in the next round of Youth Speaks, which will take place in Brandon next March

Nor th Walsham and District Br anch of Cats Pr otection

Mo, another of our timid girls, has left us Again, although we expected it to take some time for her to settle, Stephanie had a photo from her family showing her very happy in her home from day one. It is lovely when this happens with the timid cats, but we always warn people that it may not be so We have had instances in the past when one of the more confident cats has taken longer to settle, often finding it difficult to adapt to having more space We would always suggest confining a cat to one room in their new home to begin with as suddenly being confronted with so much space, can be quite intimidating for them.

Other recent departures include Flora, Nettle, Pixie, Max and Tally Tally joined via a vet, having been handed in to them as a stray We were delighted in this instance to be able to reunite him with his original owners and they were very happy to have him back again We always retain stray cats for two weeks before putting them up for adoption, although we are allowed to take them to our vets for any treatment required after one week Tally had already been neutered but was chipped and vaccinated before he left us

We have had lots of interest in Lionel, a three legged cat who is looking for an indoor home, primarily from people who do not want a cat that needs to go outside At present someone is going to see him but until they have made a decision, we cannot advise the other interested parties We are hoping he will have been chosen when the next article appears. I am happy to advise that our trap has been returned and was out on a further mission to catch another cat on the same day This cat is being very elusive, but we will succeed in time

If you are interested in receiving help to neuter your cat/kitten, please ring 07880 256948 (to see if you are eligible for a voucher) This number is for vouchers only and will not be able to help with any other enquiries The number also applies for those wishing to take advantage

of our special neutering campaign

If you are looking for a cat or kitten (or have any other queries) please give Stephanie a call on 01692 535858 Please be aware that if you are interested in giving one of our cats a home you need to contact by phone rather than by the contact form on our website www.northwalsham.cats.org.uk

where a description and photograph of the cats can be seen Stephanie does not use a computer for her cat work so there is a delay in responding to enquiries this way and as she deals with enquiries on a first come first serve policy, she may have already spoken to someone who is interested in giving the cat a home

Tally

We are on Facebook You can find us under Cats Protection North Walsham

As this is the last article this year, we would like to wish everyone a Happy Christmas and look forward to writing about our cats again in the New Year

Hedgehog Haven

Owing to the mild weather there has been an influx of very small hoglets weighing no more than 200gms Without intervention these would have no chance of surviving the winter months Keeping them warm is very important so they have small heat pads in their cages. We will be at North Walsham Garden Centre on Saturday 10th December from 10am till 3pm for fund raising and advice Nomad came in with his five other siblings

Langham Dome Museum The End of Another Season!

Hello again!

I can’t believe how quickly this season has passed By the time you read this, our Spitfire will probably have been put to bed once again for the cold winter months As locals, you will know how very bleak it can be at the old RAF Langham site If the strong winds didn’t damage the plane, the weight of any build up of heavy snow and ice on the wings certainly would

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The Winners of the raffle were 1st Prize Ticket no 1685 Carol Wood from Reading

2nd Prize Ticket no 0574 David Marris from Blakeney

3rd Prize Ticket no 1421 Power from Leicester

4th Prize Ticket no 2581 Hugh Powell from Warham

5th Prize Ticket no 0064 Helen Armstrong from Langham

Stuart Laws

After three years, our ‘Team’, are becoming very adept at the erecting and dismantling of the Spitfire If you would like to see the operation, just go to our website where you will see a lovely video Saturday 1st October was the date for our Grand Draw Day at Langham Dome There was a beautiful array of vehicles from the Norfolk Military Vehicle Group, with re enactors providing Dancing, Vintage cars, 1940s Policemen, Air Raid Wardens and a Land Girl playing the Spoons, who all gave a wonderful sense of fun to the day

There was a total of £950 to give away in Raffle Prizes with a whopping £500 as first prize! We were honoured to have General, Lord Richard Dannatt, (former Head of The British Army) and his delightful wife, Phillipa, Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk, (who represents His Majesty in Norfolk) on board, to draw the winning tickets for us On their arrival they were greeted by the strains of “The British Grenadiers” from our 1940s musicians on the day, “TimeScape”!

The first prize winner completely bowled us over by returning her £500 win back to the Dome as a donation to our charity Everyone had a great time on the day and a good sum was raised to help us to maintain this wonderfully intriguing museum for future gen erations A big “Thank You” to all our fantastic Volunteers, Norfolk Military Vehicle Group, TimeScape Singers and Re Enactors, who all gave their time freely

Cromer Lawn Tennis & Squash Club to Revive Table Tennis

Cromer Lawn Tennis & Squash Club, situated on Norwich Road adjacent to Cromer Academy, is one of the few places in North Norfolk where people have the opportunity of playing table tennis The Club has a large table tennis hut with two championship table tennis tables Club chairman Kelvin van Hasselt lamented “very few people know that we offer table tennis at the Club or that members of the public can just come and play here you don’t have to be a Club member, you can just pay by the hour you’ll still get the same warm welcome”

In a bid to draw more people to the Club, The Club is now offering table tennis coaching at weekends, starting in January with 9 different courses being offered each weekend to develop their game Courses being offered are for : 7 11 year olds girls, 7 11 year old boys, 12 17 year olds, 18 40 year olds, adult beginners, adult intermediate, ladies only, teachers and aspiring coaches The courses for teachers and aspiring coaches are aimed at preparing participants for the Table Tennis England Level 1 qualification

Club Chairman Kelvin emphasised “we desperately need to produce our own home grown coaches here at Cromer as we require fully qualified staff to run table tennis sessions at our many open days and for our 2023 programme of table tennis courses for children and adults during the week Unfortunately there are very few table tennis qualification centres UK and none in Norfolk, so the Club is working with Table Tennis Eng land to run a table tennis qualification course here in North Norfolk in early 2023 , so that teachers and aspiring coaches don’t have the huge expense of travel and accommodation to some distant location”

To book for any of the 9 courses in January 2023 or if you are interested in qualifying for the Table Tennis England Level 1 coach qualification here in North Norfolk, just call Cromer Lawn Tennis & Squash Club on: 01263 513 741

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Langham Dome is always looking for volun teers If you can spare even a few hours a month we would love to have you join our happy crew Just get in touch at manager@langhamdome org

Thank you Deborah Wilson

Manager, Langham Dome Museum www langhamdome org

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Veteran Spike Buchan, of Beeston Regis, swam the shorter distances of 50m and 100m backstroke at the National Masters in Sheffield when he represented the North Norfolk Vikings Swimming Club. After finishing fifth in the 100m with 1:13 48 he turned to the 50m and after a close finish, he went 32 82 to earn Viking's first bronze of the competition However, although he did not medal, Spike finished thirteenth in the 100m free in an impressive time of 1:00 92

In complete contrast, Viking Lead Coach, Sam Watts, swam the longer distances In the 800m freestyle, Sam was up against a strong field of seven competitors over

Healthier Sheringham

Healthier Sheringham recently held its Community Connection days with over 40 organisations represented As an organisation its aim is to support the quality of life within the town and health and wellbeing of the town through using the town’s resources to support our communities from within Healthier Sheringham has been raising concerns about access to Social Care assessments and is being progressed by partners within the group Access to post natal support and baby weighing facilities was also raised and as a result Grassroots Postnatal working together under the Healthier Sheringham umbrella have raised the funds and purchased the equipment It will be accessible to all parents and carers at no cost in our community

Supporting our community groups is a key part of Healthier Sheringham and links have already been established and collaborative opportunities to work together identified and supported Community networking was agreed to be an important opportunity to be provided

sunDaY DeCeMber 11th: 5 mile walk commencing from Cley Village Hall (free car park) led by Stuart Contact Telephone No: 01263 823818

weDnesDaY DeCeMber 14th: 4 mile walk commencing from Morston Quay (NT P & D car parking) led by Jasmine Contact Telephone No: 01263 588822

32 lengths of the pool Dan John of Reading was the runaway winner when he finished in 8:46 53 but Sam came in third for the bronze medal in 9:48 31 Sam had earlier come sixth in the 400m in 4:38 74

Club Chairperson Sarah Buchan also represented the club in the 1,500m and finished in eighth spot with 24:44.09 after 60 hard lengths of the pool John Holden

The Vikings have a strong masters section and squads for all abilities If you would like a free try out, please e mail them info@norfolkvikings co uk

every meeting Cllr Liz Withington said “Networking starts in January with work being completed by Sheringham Dementia Friendly Community group, a partner in Healthier Sheringham who are bringing together all the local groups, associations and support services for a community engagement day on Dementia on the 21st January 10 12 30 at the Lighthouse Pooling our resources and collaborating helps us prevent crisis in the community and makes us stronger “This will be followed by a Volunteer Market and Hub and a Community Group Day and lead up to the Sheringham Health and Wellbeing festival and Walking Festival in September 2023

It has also been agreed it would be useful to have mini networks within Healthier Sheringham helping groups, organisations and support services to work very closely with

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those in a similar sector Those groups focussing on the under 5s is a good example As Cazzy Sales said from Grassroots Postnatal “It’s about creating a village, with each other to lean on Building a community where people aren’t left with nothing, a nurturing environment for parents with new borns and young babies ”

Healthier Sheringham is looking forward to an exciting year and our action plan for 2023 which was launched at the AGM on the 21st November Anyone wanting to be involved and, in particular, to be included in our community directory please get in touch: healthiersheringham@gmail.com

sunDaY JanuarY 1st 2023: 5 5 mile walk commencing from Beeston Regis free layby car parking led by Stuart Contact Telephone No: 01263 823818

weDnesDaY JanuarY 11th: 6 mile walk commencing from Mundesley (donation car park beside Church) led by Graham Contact Telephone No: 07957813862

All the above walks commence at 10.00 a.m. including the New Year ’s Day ramble If you wish to bring your dog on any walk please phone Walk Leader beforehand.

Home visits also available.

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