May 2014 issue

YOUR FREE, INDEPENDENT DIRECTORY OF BUSINESSES SERVING

A warm welcome to

Win a family ticket to the Fairhaven Green Festival & Green Boat Show MAY/JUNE 2014

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nother issue crammed full of events taking place in and around the region in the next few months.

Apologies if not all copies are delivered in time for the first May bank holiday. I have given deliverers an extremely tight deadline in which to get this distributed!

The gorgeous cover image on this issue was taken from Ormesby Broad and captures the beautifully renovated Boathouse, now open for you to enjoy.

Thank you for the overwhelming number of entries for the Martham DIY competition prize of Stanley Toolbox and Tools. The winner was delighted to have won it. Will you be the winner of this issue’s family ticket to the popular event held at Fairhaven Woodland and Water Gardens? Turn to page 11 for more details.

Please do get in touch if you would like to be included in the next issue delivered in early July.

Looking forward to admiring your Spring gardens when delivering.

Kind regards

In this issue SERVICES SECTION

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 Windows XP - End of Support

by Calica Computer Solutions 6  Competition by Fairhaven Garden 11  Quality Recognition for Diamonds Solicitors 12  Martham Ladies 14 TREAT YOURSELF SECTION 16  Dementia by Inspired Therapies 19  What’s On 22/28  25 Things to do on the Broads by the Broads Authority 24 HOME & GARDEN SECTION  Spring Clean with Odd Bods

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 Gardening Tips by Moulton Nurseries 37  The Coastal Partnership Patient Regeneration Group 38  Out & About 42/48/54  Your News 56 The Boathouse at Ormesby Broad - see centre pages for details

Delivered to residential & commercial properties in all NR29 villages in July, September, November, January, March & May Copy deadline 15th of the month preceding distribution

01493 800351 07920 802935 www.nr29guide.com sarah@nr29guide.com NR29 guide PO Box 1354 Brundall NR13 5XE The NR30 guide will be delivered in June

Keep your copy handy and business local

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SUTTON’S PRIVATE HIRE Airport, Seaport and Long Distance Taxi Service

86 Repps Road, Martham NR29 4QZ Ealing House is a privately owned home in the village of Martham which offers quality care for seventeen residents.

Our aim is to provide our residents with a fulfilling experience that meets their individual needs. Care is at the heart of our service.

If you are looking for ...

Residential Care Day Care or Respite Services ...please contact Manager Christina Antill on 01493 740227 contact@ealinghouse.co.uk www.ealinghouse.co.uk

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Stansted from £100 Luton from £110 Heathrow & Gatwick from £140 Dover from £165 Southampton from £185 For other destinations, please ring for prices.

4 seat estate car and 8 seat minibus available.

Tel: 01603 714222 or 07766 942699

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Pick & Fix Locksmiths Repairs, supplying & fitting new locks to: Garage doors Shutters Grilles Safes Office furniture Wooden, aluminum, upvc doors & windows Parking posts Hitch lock Wheel clamps Caravan locks

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Windows XP – End of Support

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ver the past few weeks, we have received numerous calls from worried customers about the same issue – namely the fact that Microsoft has announced that they will no longer be supporting Windows XP from April 2014. So we thought that we would take this opportunity to hopefully put your minds at rest and to provide you with the facts about what is actually means for you.

The first thing to say is - Do Not Panic! This does NOT mean that your computer will suddenly stop working. In fact most people probably won’t notice any difference at all.

into buying computers that they may not need. Again, we can advise you, free of charge, of the options available to you and then leave you to make your decision in your own time.

What it does mean is that Microsoft will not provide any more support for XP – so there will be no more updates when you shut your computer down. It is quite likely that you will not be affected by this, but in the worst case scenario there might be a security issue if someone exploits this.

So whether you want to install an upgrade, set up a new computer, transfer your documents and photographs from your old computer, or if you just want some friendly advice, Calica Computer Solutions can help you.

You may consider using this as a reason to upgrade your computer – for example, a software upgrade from XP to Windows 7 or 8, provided your computer has the capabilities to run this software. We can check your existing hardware, free of charge, and let you know if this is an option.

Some people are using this as an opportunity to purchase a new desktop or laptop (supplied with Windows 8). It may be time to consider this option if your computer is particularly slow! But don’t feel pressured into this option - we have heard of some companies using scare-mongering tactics, pushing customers

Professional, friendly and affordable help with all your bookkeeping requirements Why not give us a ring so that we can discuss your needs We can have a no-obligation chat over a nice cup of coffee Call Debra today on 07796 407864 or email info@debinabookkeepingsservices.co.uk 6

Contact us on 01493 701649 or email at computersolutions@calica.co.uk for some no obligation advice in the first instance.

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Premier Electronics A erial, satellite and televisions installations and repairs Digital wideband aerials from £100 Freesat dishes supplied and fitted Plasma and LCD TVs repaired Ex Rental Plasma and LCD TVs from 26” up to 42” always available

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Sympathetic advice and guidance available 24 hours a day.

Private Chapel of Rest Floral Tributes, Memorials, Pre-Paid funeral plans.

Arrangements may be made in the comfort of your own home or at our new office in Martham.

Telephone: 01493 748613 Email: info@murrantfunerals.co.uk You can find us at 14 The Green, Martham, NR29 4PA - the old Doctor’s Surgery 9

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Win!

COMPETITION

A family ticket to the Fairhaven Green Festival and Green Boat Show

Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden is offering you the chance to win 2 adult tickets and 2 child tickets to their Green Festival and Green Boat Show. Fairhaven Garden’s Green Festival has joined forces with the Broads Green Boat and Tourism Show to stage an action packed day of entertainment and fun environmental activities. on land and afloat, on Sunday 22nd June 2014.

The Green Festival and Green Boat Show at Fairhaven Garden in South Walsham, supported

by NorfolkBroads.com, will run from 10.00am to 5.00pm. Normal entry charges apply on the day: adult £6.10, concessions £5.60 and child £3.60 (under 5 free).

Simply send your name, address and number to: text 07920 802935 email sarah@nr29guide.com post NR29 guide, PO Box 1354, Brundall NR13 5XE Closing date for entries is Friday 13th June 2014.

The winner, randomly selected from entries, will be notified by phone on Monday 16th June.

Tickets to be collected from the office at Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden on Sunday 22nd June. Visit www.nr29guide.com for T&Cs.

Entertainment includes music from 9 out of 10 cats reduced, The He Hews and St Edmund’s Youth Orchestra, The Pedants Revolt Morris Dancers and Stevie Spud’s circus skills workshop.

Rutland Pedalcraft, Nancy Oldfield Trust (sailing for visitors with disabilities), Free Spirit Canoe Tours, Broadland Cycle Hire, Burnt Fen Alpacas, Compassion in World Farming, Green Home Energy Solutions, Hallswood Animal Sanctuary, Happy Bee Company, Home Grown Revolution, Master Composters/Gardeners, Norfolk Hedge Baskets, Norfolk Wildlife Trust, RSPB, The Broads Society, The English Shepherd’s Hut, The North Walsham Dilham Canal Trust and Norfolkbroads. com will all attend, with more exhibitors to be confirmed in the run up to the event.

The Green Boat Show, which has been running since the early 1990s and claims to be the longest running show of its kind in the UK, has moved from Salhouse Broad. Peter Howe, one of the organisers said: “Combining the Green Boat Show with the Green Festival will make a bigger, better and more interesting event. The facilities on Fairhaven’s private broad are ideal for demonstrating the advantages of quiet, lowimpact boating. Together with the exhibits, food stalls, demonstrations and entertainment in the garden, the event will be a great family day out.”

Louise Rout, Manager Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden said: “Our Green Festival has been a firm family favourite for the last 15 years. It’s a fun event with lots of hands-on activities and promotes business and charities with a ‘green’ focus. Green boating naturally complements our activities on dry land. Our visitors are going to enjoy getting out on the broad in the canoes, dinghies and other environmentally friendly craft.”

There is wheelchair access throughout the garden. Mobility scooters are available.

Nancy Oldfield Trust will be providing sailing opportunities for visitors with disabilities.

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Diamonds Solicitors

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secures Law Society’s quality mark

iamonds Solicitors in Stokesby has secured membership to the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme - the mark of excellence for the home buying process.

The firm underwent rigorous assessment by the Law Society in order to secure CQS status, which marks the firm out as meeting high standards in the residential conveyancing process.

The scheme requires practices to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self reporting, random audits and annual reviews in order to maintain CQS status. It is open only to members of the Law Society who meet the demanding standards set by the scheme and has the support of the Council of Mortgage Lenders, the

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Building Societies Association, Legal Ombudsman and the Association of British Insurers.

Law Society President Lucy Scott-Moncrieff said that the Law Society introduced CQS to promote high standards in the home buying process.

“CQS has established itself as the quality mark of the home-buying sector and enables consumers to identify practices that provide a quality residential conveyancing service. With so many different conveyancing service providers out there CQS helps home-

buyers and sellers seek out those that can provide a safe and efficient level of service.”

Lesley Diamond, Director says: “We are delighted to have secured CQS status. Buying and selling a home can be a stressful time. By choosing a CQS firm like Diamonds the public can seek out a firm that has proved its commitment to quality. Our clients will receive a reliable, efficient service as recognised by the CQS standard.”

Lesley Diamond 01493 751605

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Martham Ladies

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uring our March meeting , Martham Ladies enjoyed hearing from Mrs Wendy Reader who spoke about Personal Safety and Ms Yvette Shreeve speaking about Victim Support.

We were informed that one in three people are affected by crime in their lifetime. Recently there have been handbag thefts in Great Yarmouth and Wendy gave the group an exercise questioning what was really important to carry in their handbags and what was unnecessary. Wendy also brought to the group’s attention a scam that was currently taking place which involved telephone calls telling people that they were the police and their credit/debit cards had been used so they needed to go directly to their bank and withdraw all their money. The caller, pretending to be a police officer, offered to meet with them and help them. The victim was then robbed of their money.

However in one recent incident, the police were informed and the culprit was apprehended, but even so we should all remain alert and vigilant.

Victim Support supporting and advising victims of domestic violence (including teenagers) and crime.

They received 13,500 calls for support in 2013 and 35% of these calls were supported through Witness Services. They support victims pre-trial and offer free confidential advice, as well as support with respect to the Coroners’ Court.

Yvette manages volunteers covering the area from Great Yarmouth to Blakeney. Although established in 1974, the organisation only became a national charity in 2008. They heavily rely on volunteers and have an intensive 5-day training.

As a voluntary group, the organisation is always seeking funding. Their offices are open in Market Row, Great Yarmouth from 10.00am-12.00noon on Wednesdays and 12.00-2.00pm on Fridays.

Martham Ladies have lots of exciting events lined up, including a talk on Road Safety, visit to Potters Resort in Hopton, a Mystery Tour and we will enjoy a back stage visit to Gorleston Pavilion.

Places are limited, so it is important that names are registered by those interested in attending.

For details of Martham Ladies, see page 48.

Yvette Shreeve went on to discuss the work of

Clarke Accountancy & Bookkeeping • Accounts Preparation • Bookkeeping • • VAT Returns • Property Management Accounts • • Personal and Partnership Tax • • Self-Assessment • End of Year Tax Returns • • Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) • Teresa Clarke, FMAAT • Edward Clarke, Bsc Hons • 01493 369227 email: tclarkemaat@aol.co.uk • www.clarkeaccountancy.co.uk

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TREAT YOURSELF

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Dementia

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id you know that the week beginning the 18th of May is Dementia Awareness week. I know there are those of you under the age of 60, who will think that this article is not for you, and I hope you are right but, please take a moment to think about the older members of your family, to parents and grandparents who may have some of the symptoms of dementia.

So what is dementia?

Dementia is a group of related symptoms associated with an ongoing decline of the brain and its ability to function normally, symptoms such as:  Memory loss, for example forgetting the way home, or being unable to remember names and places, however people with dementia can remember what happened 20 years ago.  Thinking speed, the ability to put into words what you are thinking usually accompanied with difficulty in talking, reading and writing.  Understanding and judgment especially when the emotional part of the brain is affected by the disease. People begin to retreat within themselves, they feel frustrated and frightened about the changes that are happening to them and can often have mood swings.

To reduce your risk of developing dementia it is recommended that you:  Eat a healthy diet and maintain a healthy weight by exercising regularly  Do not drink too much alcohol and stop smoking  Keep your blood pressure at a healthy level.

So if you have any concerns about a family member or friend don’t wait for someone else to notice and care talk to your GP. For further information on dementia and how to look out for the symptoms I have listed important website addresses on my website at www.inspired-therapies.co.uk.

Eleanor Porter

01493 805046

So how does dementia occur?

It is caused when the brain is damaged by diseases such as Alzheimer’s or Vascular problems. In Alzheimer’s the structure of the brain is changed resulting in a shortage of the chemicals required to send and receive messages thus affecting short term memory, intellectual behavior and thoughts. Vascular Dementia is commonly caused by a series of small strokes that damage the brain tissue.

Diagnosing dementia is often an emotive issue as, it will be you the family who notice changes in your loved ones. The fact that it could be “old age” could be true in many of our relatives but be aware of social, behavioral and memory changes and you could be the first to give your loved ones the help and understanding they need.

Unfortunately dementia cannot be cured and it is a progressive disease that will worsen over time but, an early diagnosis can help a sufferer and their family get the right treatment and support and many people are able to lead an active and fulfilled life.

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Price: £4.50 per class or back to back classes for £7.00

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WHAT’S ON

May Saturday 3rd - Friends of Hemsby Primary School are hosting our first ever Village garage sale/craft fayre and car boot at Hemsby Primary School, School Loke from 10.00am-3.00pm.

Saturday 3th - Monday 5th 9TH ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFTS EVENTS at St Catherine’s Church in Ludham. Open daily from 10.00am-5.00pm. Admission free. Many craft stalls, displays and demonstrations in a wide variety of Arts and Crafts by local and visiting artists. Also daily programme of entertainment; sheep- shearing, Morris Dancing, a Youth Orchestra, jazz trio, children choir and much more. Contact Christine Wall on 01692 678060 or via email peterwall@keme.co.uk.

Saturday 3rd - Sunday 18th - The Broads Outdoors Festival will include over 100 activities, some of them opening up secret places in Britain’s Magical Waterland especially for the occasion. The festival will include a mix of land and water-based activities to enable people to get out in the fresh air and experience new activities and challenges. Some discovery days combine walking, train rides and even boating. Family fun days, food, photography, cycling and art are all part of the package. Visit www.enjoythebroads.com/ outdoors-festival-2014.

Sunday 4th - Monday 5th - Martham scarecrow festival & garden/garage sale takes place from 10.00am-5.00pm. Browse through stalls supporting Save Hemsby Coastline and other local charities.

Monday 5th- The Norfolk Broads Dog Training Club Companion Show with obedience (held under Kennel Club Regulations) takes place at Potter Heigham Village Hall. Entries from 10.00am. £1.00 per class. Judging commencing at 11.00am.

Raffle, trade stands, refreshments proceeds towards the hall. Contact 01692 598434.

Monday 5th-10th inclusive - Meeting up at the Wind Energy Museum in Repps, take a short stroll down to the river and walk along the river bank to Thurne Mill. Return to the Wind Energy Museum for a guided tour and a free cream tea. Walks will be held on at 10.00am.

During 15th-17th May inclusive walks will be held at 2.00pm. Please note booking is essential.

Please bring appropriate clothing for wet, cold or damp conditions. The circular walk is approximately 22

4.5 miles. Price per person is £10.00 - minimum number of people per walk 8. Under fives free. Contact info@windenergymuseum.co.uk or Debra on 07796 407864. See under History for talks on page 49.

Thursday 8th - Filby Clubroom hosts a coffee morning from 10.00am-12.00noon.

Saturday 10th - Great Ormesby & District Garden Club Annual Plant Sale is at 2.00pm in Bracecamp Hall in Ormesby. We have a vast range of bedding plants, annuals, bushes, vegetables, including our range of different tomato plants, at reasonable prices.

Saturday 10th - music madness day at the Lacon Arms, Hemsby from 2.00pm til late with the fabulous Monkey Spanner and lots of other bands and artists, in support of Save Hemsby Coastline.

Sunday 11th - Go Wild at NWT Barton Broad is a free event between 11.00am-4.00pm held at Barton Turf Adventure Centre, Staithe Road, Barton Turf, NR12 8AZ. Join Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Barton Turf Adventure Centre, Broads Authority, RSPB and other local organisations for a fun packed family day of walks, boat trips, craft activities, pond dipping, minibeast hunting and much, much more. Go Wild at NWT Barton Broad is also home to the North Norfolk Worm Charming Championships. So why not see how many worms you can charm out of the ground? Free entry (small charge for some activities eg boat trips, bird boxes and worm charming). Refreshments available. No need to book. Visit www.norfolkwild lifetrust.org.uk.

Sunday 11th - grab a bargain at the Boat and Fishing Jumble at Museum of the Broads, Stalham Staithe from 9.00am12.00noon. 60p entry, Stalls £7 – To book a stall, ring 01692 670754 or 07760 115153.

Monday 12th Come and have your say at your local SNAP meeting with Norfolk Constabulary at Martham Social Club, Playing Field at 7.00pm.

WHAT’S ON Saturday 17th - Fleggburgh Village Hall. Quiz and chips night. 7.00pm for 7.30pm start.

Teams of up to 6 people £8.00 per person. Includes a choice of fish or chicken and chips or jacket potatoes, with a choice of fillings and salad. £3.00 quiz only. Raffle and bar. Order your tickets by 11th May with food requirements. Contact Jacky on 01493 369878. Proceeds to St Margaret’s Church.

Saturday 17th - BEGINNER’S PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP at Fairhaven Woodland & Water Garden from 9.30am–12.30pm. Practical workshop for beginners using SLR or DSLR cameras, led by professional photographer Peter Mallett. Includes tea/coffee/biscuits from 9.00am. Please bring your own camera and instruction manual. £30 per person (£25 Fairhaven members). Booking is essential. Contact 01603 270449.

Saturday 17th - PLAY TENNIS FOR FREE at The Great British Tennis Weekend at Blofield Tennis Club Open Day from 11.00am-3.00pm. FREE coaching throughout the day for adults and children. 4 superb grass courts and 1 hard court behind the Margaret Harker Hall, Yarmouth Road, Blofield. Visit www.blofieldtennisclub.co.uk or call 01603 715866.

Sunday 18th - Village Garage/Yard Sale Trail from 12.00noon-4.30pm. Sales at many homes in the village, also at Ludham Village Hall.

Map obtained at Ludham Garage in centre of village. Contact David Frost on 07981 002144.

Followed by world renown Onyx Brass Quintet, performing at 5.00pm in St Catherine’s churchyard.

Admission free. Refreshments available. Contact 01692 678060.

Tuesday 20th - join Martham Local History Group at 7.00pm for a A Walk Round Fleggburgh Common. Meeting by Chapman’s Butchers on Martham Green. Share cars to Fleggburgh. £2.00 (Members & U16 Free). Contact 01493 740379.

Saturday 24th - As part of St Catherine’s Season of Music and the Arts there is a 60’s Evening with Rock Band Big Black Cadillac at Ludham Village Hall 7.30pm Tickets £8 available from Ludham Butchers or on the door on the night. Contact 01692 678654.

Saturday 24th-Sunday 25th - Meet some of our Prickly Friends at the Foxy lodge tombola at Great Yarmouth’s Pets at Home store and support the fantastic work they do.

Saturday 24th-Sunday 25th - East Coast Trucker’s Exhibition trailer will be at Joyland American Diner, Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2EH with a tombola and a children’s lucky dip from 10.00am-5.00pm. Enjoy a Static display of working and vintage trucks. Saturday includes music with DJ. Sunday various bands will be playing throughout the day. On Monday 26th they will be at Great Yarmouth Market Place from 10.00am-5.00pm.

Saturday 24th-Monday 26th - the Annual Plants, Crafts & Cakes sale will be held at St Nicholas’ Church, Potter Heigham from 10.00am4.00pm. Free entry. Refreshments available.

Sunday 25th - Join us in Hemsby for a fantastic free aerial firework display. There will also be displays on Tuesday nights during the school summer holidays and on Whitsun Sunday.

Fireworks will be let off at 10.00pm. There will also be a tombola, raffle and lots of lovely items to purchase outside The Lacons in Hemsby in support of Save Hemsby Coastline. Get the best seat to watch the fireworks!!

Sunday 25th - Stalham Street Fair takes place from 2.00-5.00pm. Attractions include Dog Show, Stalls, Live Music, Fun Fair, Donkeys, Snakes & Spiders, Food & Much More.

Monday 26th - Norfolk Coast 50 things Adventure Weekend - A day of fun at Horsey Windpump for all the family from 10.00am-4.30pm.

Activities include pond dipping, snail racing, bird watching and building a home for a wild animal.

Activities are free. Turn up at any time. Booking advisable.Contact 0844 249 1895 or visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/horsey-windpump.

Wednesday 28th - how hill nature tots Outdoor fun for 2-4 year olds in How Hill House, gardens and woods. Guided activities and cakes and refreshments available. Morning session starts at 9.45am and afternoon session at 12.30pm. Bring a picnic. £3 per adult and £3 per child. Booking essential on 01692 678555.

Friday 30th - Pamper & Spiritual Evening from 7.00pm at Acle Recreation Centre, in aid of Nelson’s Journey. Pamper treatments, reiki, mediums, angel cards, crystal therapy plus stalls to buy goodies. £2 entry includes entry into free prize draw for pamper hampers.

Friday 30th - The Friends of How Hill are hosting Chicago Bridge Day from 10.30am. Lunch and tea are included. Tickets are £20 from Christine Buchanan on 01603 712307. This is a very popular event so book early to avoid disappointment!

Friday 30th - from 10.00–3.00pm you can enjoy the Over 50’s Free Funday at the Kings Centre, Queens Road, South Town (near Haven Vets). Come and try skittles, seated basket ball, arts and crafts and games from your childhood and much much more. There will be live entertainment too! Contact Rachael on 01493 743042 or Jackie and Sarah on 01493 743052. Transport can be provided.

Saturday 31st - Catfield Village Hall are holding a Jumble Sale from 2.00-4.00pm with Teddy Tombola, Raffle, Bottle Tombola, Cake Stall and Bric-a-Brac. Items for donation can be left with Sylvia at 7 Parkers Close in Catfield.

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25 Things to do on the Broads!

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he 4th Broads Outdoors Festival takes place from 3rd to 18th May, with over 100 events to try. Whether you love boating, walking, fishing, photography or watching the rare wildlife the two week festival will have something for you. Find out what is going on at www.outdoorsfestival.co.uk or pick up a brochure at a Broads Information Centre at Hoveton, Whitlingham or How Hill.

Contact the Broads information centres for help with organising your adventures or go to www.enjoythebroads.com

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Escape in a canoe to explore the hidden waterways of the Broads and get close to the wildlife. Hire centres and new canoe trails can be found at www.enjoythebroads.com/ boating/canoeing. Try your hand at canoeing for free on Saturday 10th May from 9.00am12.00noon. Visit www.canoethebroads.co.uk.

Take a solar powered boat trip at Whitlingham Country Park aboard Ra which is accessible for wheelchairs. Follow it with coffee and cake in the Barn Café in the Broads Authority’s visitor centre which has wildlife touch screens. Book your trip on Ra at Whitlingham Visitor Centre on 01603 756094.

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Pack up a picnic and hire a day boat.

Visit www.enjoythebroads.com/boating/ day-boat-hire.

Go Sailing! Take a 2 hour skippered sail aboard a traditional 1930s yacht at Hunter’s Yard, Ludham. If you are feeling more adventurous hire a cabin yacht for a 7 day Learn to Sail holiday and get 5 days tuition.

Visit www.huntersyard.co.uk.

Take a blast from the past and charter a wherry from the Edwardian era. You can opt for the 115 year old black sailed trader, Albion, named by BBC Countryfile Magazine as one of the Top 10 Boat Trips in the UK, or go for one of Wherry Yacht Charter’s pleasure wherries. Visit www.wherryalbion. com and www.wherryyachtcharter.org/ sailing.

Rent a warden at RSPB Strumpshaw Fen or Berney Marshes and Breydon Water nature reserves for a tailor-made wildlife safari.

Visits last around four hours and cost £55 per person, including light refreshments, with the income generated directly supporting the Broads. You can even set foot in areas not normally accessible to the public! Visit www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/ guide/s/strumpshawfen.

Climb a windmill. Horsey windpump, near the B1159, is open every day from April to October 10am-4.30pm. With its sails and boat-shaped cap, it’s a well known landmark and gives impressive views over Horsey Mere and the coast. Afterwards, take a stroll to the end of the dyke which gives views over Horsey Mere.

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Enjoy the views from the church towers at Beccles and Ranworth.

Explore the reedbeds and bird hides of Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s Hickling Broad National Nature Reserve aboard an electric boat and climb a 60 foot tree tower with a panoramic view over the broad to the sea.

Visit www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/ hickling.aspx.

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Go in search of the UK’s largest and rarest butterfly, the spectacular Swallowtail, which is only found in the Broads. Try the Electric Eel wildlife water trail at How Hill, NWT Hickling Broad, RSPB Strumpshaw Fen or Ted Ellis Nature Reserve at Wheatfen, Surlingham, on a sunny day in late June or August.

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Take the train on the Wherry Line to Berney Arms Mill on Halvergate Marshes and walk back to Reedham station along part of the 35 mile Wherryman’s Way which runs along the River Yare between Norwich and Great Yarmouth.

Take a circular walk on the Wherryman’s Way - there are 12 to choose from. Visit www.wherrymansway.net/circularwalks.

Take two wheels - the gentle landscape of the Broads makes it a great place to cycle. Bike hire is available at seven centres around the Broads and 14 scenic, circular routes can be downloaded at www.thebroadsbybike.org.uk.

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the landscape and take a trip on the Victorian steam launch, Falcon. Visit www. museumofthebroads.org.uk.

Have a drink or meal at the Ferry Inn in Stokesby on a fine evening and watch the stunning sun set.

Go otter spotting at RSPB Strumpshaw Fen or the easy access boardwalk at Barton Broad.

Watch the thrills and spills of the 50 mile, 24 hour Three Rivers Race, one of the largest inland yachting races in Europe which takes place along the Rivers Bure, Ant and Thurne on the 1st Saturday after the Whitsun Bank Holiday. Good places to watch are Potter Heigham and Acle Bridges.

‘Making adventure possible’ - that’s the motto of the Nancy Oldfield Trust at Neatishead. They offer motor cruising with wheelchair access, sailing, canoeing, birdwatching and fishing for disabled and disadvantaged people. Visit www. nancyoldfield.org.uk.

See one of Britain’s first scheduled ancient monuments - the ruins of St Benet’s Abbey near Ludham.

Go pond or dyke-dipping for magical mini monsters lurking beneath the surface. Look for organised sessions on www.enjoythebroads.com.

Spot the seals at Horsey gap. They might even let you swim with them!

Catch a fish - or try to! The Broads is a favourite with experienced anglers but it’s a great place for beginners too. For where to go and tips on how to fish responsibly visit www.norfolkbroads. com/explore/the-fishing-guide.

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Listen for a booming Bittern at Buttles Marsh, How Hill. These rare and secretive birds can be heard in spring calling for a mate over a kilometre away. They sound like someone blowing into a milk bottle.

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Get up early and join one of the many dawn chorus events, often followed by a hearty breakfast.

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June Sunday 1st - Catfield Village Hall are holding their Companion Dog Show (held under Kennel Club Regulations) in support of the hall. Judging starts at 11.00am.

Entries taken from 10.30am. Entries £1 per class. Rosettes & Cards 1st to 5th in each class. Stalls, BBQ, refreshments & drinks. Pedigree and Novelty Classes. All First Prize winners will be eligible to compete for Best In Show. Contact Shelley Moore on 01692 582009 or email events@catfieldvillagehall.co.uk.

Sunday 1st - in support of East Coat Truckers, a Fete is being held between 2.00-6.00pm at Wickhampton Road, Halvergate, Norwich, Norfolk. NR13 3BQ. Saturday 7th - enjoy the Summer Evening and Barbecue at Fieldfare, Oby at 5.00pm.

Stalls to include raffle, tombola. home made cakes, games and competitions and refreshments.

Admission is free. Will be held undercover if wet.

Proceeds in aid of Thurne Methodist Church.

Monday 9th - at Martham and District Garden Club from 7.45pm for 8.00pm start, Terry Rands will give a talk entitled “Organic Vegetable Growing” in Martham Village Hall Thursday 12th - Filby Clubroom hosts a coffee morning from 10.00am-12.00noon.

Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th - Open Gardens weekend. in Filby. You can enjoy the gardens and lunches, homemade soup, served in Filby Church.

Refreshments from 10.00am-4.00pm on Saturday and from 10.00-3.00pm on Sunday. Homemade cakes, tombola and the money will be shared between Church and In Bloom.

Saturday 14th - The Friends of John Grant School, St George’s Drive, Caister are holding a fun day on 12.00- 4.00pm. There will be a variety of stalls with fun activities, crafts, refreshments and much much more. Free entry.

Tuesday 17th - Ideas of Flight at St Benet’s Abbey from 8.00-10.30pm. £12.50/£10 concessions To celebrate the completion of the Conservation, Access & Community project, the Norfolk Archaeological Trust has invited The Voice Project Choir back to perform their stunning outdoor choral performance of Ideas of Flight at St Benet’s Abbey, accompanied by the Trio Zephyr String Trio. Starts at Horning Church and includes trip on the Southern Comfort along the River Bure to St Benet’s Abbey. Tickets available online at www.

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Saturday 21st - the Marie Curie blooming great tea party takes place from 10.00am1.00pm in Filby Clubroom. Free admission, bring and buy, cakes and refreshments.

Sunday 22nd - The Truly Local Midsummer Festival held at How Hill Trust, Ludham from 10.00am4.00pm celebrates the best of local food, drink and crafts.

It will be a fun day for all the family including food & drink producers, arts & crafts, singing & music, traditional village fete, fun dog show, childrens’ fancy dress (Mad Hatter’s Tea Party theme), treasure hunt, Punch & Judy show, a programme of magic by Roy Davenport’s Magic Kingdom, and of course refreshments.

All the produce and activities will be invited and sourced from within a 35 mile radius, making it a ‘truly local’ festival.

Suggested donation £1 for entry.

Tuesday 24th - at 6.30am from Bus Stop

by Martham Green Co-op, Martham Local History Group invite you to a Full Day Coach trip to London & the Houses of Parliament. Tour of Parliament at 11.10am.

Free time from approx. 12.30pm. Coach-only tickets also available (in London from 10.30am).

Return coach leaves at 6.00pm getting back at 10.00pm. £23.00 (Members £20.00). Tickets selling well. Contact 01493 749775.

Saturday 28th - Fleggburgh Village Hall are holding a Jumble Sale in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. From 10.00am you can drop donations at the hall. 2.00pm start. 30p entry.

There will be lots of stalls and refreshments.

Sunday 29th – Afternoon Tea at Brenda’s, 16 Easterly Way, Hemsby from 3.30-5.30pm.

Grand drawer. Attendance by ticket only. £5 per ticket from Brenda 01493 732488, Maureen 01493 732493 or Maggie 01493 731618. Followed at 6.00pm by Songs of Praise with the Norfolk Broads Band. All welcome. Proceeds towards St Mary’s Virgin Church funds.

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July Friday 4th - Winterton Primary School are holding their Grand Summer Fete from 6.00-8.30pm at the school. There will be a wide variety of stalls including raffle, Tombola, Bric a Brac, Bouncy Castle, Cakes, Plants, Lucky Dip, and many more stalls along with a BBQ, fresh strawberries, Beer Tent and refreshments. Raffle tickets will be on sale nearer the time in Winterton Chip shop or from the school. All welcome.

Saturday 5th - Filby Church invite you to enjoy Great Yarmouth Brass Band at 7.30pm.

Tickets £8.50 includes wine, fruit juice and a buffet Sue on 01493 369291 or buy at the door on the night. Funds for the Church.

Saturday 5th - Swing Music for a Summer Evening Open Air Concert in the beautiful grounds of How Hill House, Ludham given by Jonathan Wyatt Big Band.

Grounds open for viewing and picnicing 3.00pm Concert 6.30pm. Tickets £20.00. Last year nearly 1,000 attended the July Open Air Concert. Contact How Hill Trust 01692 678555.

To be followed on Sunday 6th by the EU Chamber Orchestra performing in St Catherine’s Church, Norwich Road, Ludham. Concert sponsored by Orchestras Live and NNDC 7.30pm. Tickets £12.00. Contact Christine Wall on 01692 678060.

Friday 11th - Ladies Pamper Evening in aid of Save Hemsby Coastline is being held in Hemsby Village hall from 7.00pm. If you would like to book a pitch, contact Joan on 01493 732041 or email naylorjoan@hotmail.com.

Saturday 26th - Come and join us at our Village Fete on Thurne Playing Field from 6.00-8.00pm, in aid of the church, chapel and playing field. Stalls include tombola, pluck the duck, splat the rat, raffle, refreshments, BBQ and more. Great fun for all the family! Contact Pat George on 01692 670336.

Saturday 26th - Join us when once again AID Rope Access will be hosting this fundraising event for Thurne Mill. There will be an Abseil as well as a breath-taking Leap of Faith.

There is a registration fee and participants are kindly asked to also raise sponsorship money.

Visit info@windenergymuseum.co.uk or contact Debra on 07796 407864. There will be stalls, the Lion Inn will be serving an all day, BBQ, games for the children and loads more.

August Friday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th – This is an invitation to join us at our Summer Gift & Craft Fares to be held every Friday in August in Winterton Village Hall and adjacent Winterton Church Rooms. Starting from 10.00am-4.00pm.

There will be a wide range of interesting, quality crafts and gift stalls. Refreshments will also be available in the Church Rooms. Everyone is welcome, including their dogs.

Saturday 9th - Hemsby WI Traditional village hall fete takes place from 10.00am4.00pm in Hemsby Village Hall.

Admission free. Please accept this invitation to come to our indoor fun day. There will be lots of exciting traditional games to play for both children and their mums and dads, including such favourites as Tombola and Toybola Stalls. The Hemsby WI will be also serving refreshments all day, including their speciality home made cakes.

All are welcome. Contact Gillian on 01493 730592.

Sunday 10th - Charity Summer Fair held in Hemsby Village Hall in aid of local charity Leah Wilby Foundation.

10.30am-3.00pm. over 35 stalls.

Free admission. All welcome.

Refreshments will be serviced throughout the day.

Contact hewitt750@ btinternet. com or 01493 730587.

Sunday 10th - hemsby lifeboat day and stalls outside The Lacon Arms in support of Save Hemsby Coastline.

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Our aquatic department includes all products for the freshwater tropical and coldwater fish keeper. We are one of the few aquatic centres in Norfolk with the ability not only to offer pre-formed ponds and pond liner from stock but also free advice and guidance on what you will need to establish a pond, pool or water garden. We grow many water lilies, bog, oxygenating and marginal pond plants on site in our own nursery bays and pools.

We have a comprehensive range of garden plants and products with the ability to also order most items required by the discerning gardener. If not in stock we will try to get it for you.

As with all garden centres, our stock is seasonal. Whether it is autumn planting bulbs, spring vegetable plants, seed potatoes and onion sets or real Christmas trees you need, we will have them, when the season is right!

We are proud to say that we have an extensive knowledge of the products we offer for sale and the ability to provide free advice and guidance to our customers when undertaking gardening and water garden projects.

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Fences are full of moss, pathways can look a little bedraggled and, let’s face it, everyone’s patio looks the same after a long cold wet winter. Not to mention the leaves having blown into the guttering, and the conservatory having taken the brunt of the weather. They’re all big jobs, if you don’t have the right equipment, and can take a bit of the joy of getting out in your garden away from you.

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THE SIGNS OF SUMMER

Summer is definitely on the way when our greenhouses are full of our home-grown hanging basket plants, Fuchsias, Geraniums, Tomatoes and tray bedding plants. These will all be ready to go outside once there is no further likelihood of frosts.

You can also choose from our wonderful array of ready-planted hanging baskets to give a colourful display all summer long.

Our outside Plant Sales Area is well-stocked with ornamental Shrubs, Roses, Trees, Alpines, Perennials and Climbers, and we have lots of ideas for planting in containers with the “It Starts with a Pot” campaign. And don’t forget to “Grow Your Own 5-A-Day” from our selection of vegetables, fruit trees and bushes and Strawberry plants.

With Father’s Day coming up, we have some great gift ideas for the home or more practical presents for the garden. Why not treat him to one of our wonderful hand-chainsaw carved bears or sheep?

The Summer Menu is now available in the Greenhouse Coffee Shop with lots of seasonal specialities. Come and enjoy morning coffee, afternoon tea, or a delicious meal at lunchtime. As the weather warms up, relax outside in our secluded re-vamped patio courtyard, where your well-behaved dog is also welcome. Treat someone special to our Luxury Weekday Afternoon Tea £11.50 per person ~ pre-bookable for any afternoon after 2pm. For information and booking, please call 01493 751079.

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The Practice also has two surgeries in Norwich, Old Palace Surgery and Beechcroft Surgery which also has a branch Reference Group working towards the same goals as our Village surgeries.

can do. Working with the Practice we hope to improve local awareness about services, the appointment system and the functioning of the practice; all of which we hope will bring benefits to you the patient.

Patient representation plays a crucial part in helping the Practice identify what it can do better and what is important to patients. For the past few years the range and knowledge of health services available to patients has expanded dramatically and this has resulted in a greater demand for GP and Nursing time both in person and over the telephone. The PRG has helped to identify some of the underlying problems as well as shape what the Practice

The PRG are looking for more members to help continue this vital work so if you are a patient at one of the surgeries and would like to get involved please contact us at coastalprg@ outlook.com or ask for details when you next visit your Surgery.

If you don’t want to attend the meetings but would like to know what is happening within the PRG, you can become a Virtual Member, via email contact. For more information, please email us at coastalprg@outlook.com

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Bowls Clubs

Filby Bowls Club - Our friendly Federation bowls club are seeking new members (beginners/ improvers). Resident coach available for instruction.

Joining age - immaterial - young or ancient!

Apart from entering the evening matches for The Broadland League, Gt. Yarmouth League, two County 3W Leagues and the Ladies Gt. Yarmouth League, David Barber runs a Saturday morning Roll-up with tea and biscuits. The Club also play three In-house Memorial matches and In-house Mens and Ladies Singles, Pairs competitions.

Contact Secretary, Beryl Payne 01493 652303 or Treasurer, Margaret Fruin 01493 722228.

Hemsby Sports and Social Bowls Club We are looking for new members to swell the ranks of our small , but friendly club. We hold informal roll-up sessions and social events in addition to competing in two leagues. Come and have a look at us, you will be very welcome. Contact the Captain or Secretary on 01493 393262.

Martham Bowls Club - New members are always welcome and anyone interested in taking up the game or simply having a look round would be very welcome to join us. The club offers free junior membership and free coaching for beginners and juniors on Saturday mornings during the season.

Contact 01493 740890.

Martham Short Mat Bowls Club - Have you ever thought about playing, or perhaps restarting but not known where? The Club play at Martham Village Hall every Wednesday and Thursday mornings 8.45am–12 noon & Friday evenings 6.30-9.00pm. If you are a beginner, do not worry, there is always someone more than willing to help. Contact Dick or Jill on 01493 748877.

Ormesby Bowls Club – The season of league games starts with an away game on 1st May in the Yarmouth League, followed by many more games in other leagues. The Saturday Club Doubles League starts on 10th May and the Club Triples League starts on 22nd May. There are varying ‘Roving Cot’ fixtures coming up so all in all a busy season to look forward to. There will be roll ups on Thursday and Saturday afternoon. There are social activities planned including a 10pin Bowling session at Potters on 22nd May. We are a friendly club and welcome new members. Contact the Secretary on 01493 748570.

Potter Heigham Bowls Club - We are now inviting new members to our much improved arena, following extensive work carried out since the end of last season. As always we shall hold roll-ups each Saturday from the end of April until early September. These sessions are free to all.

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9th Annual “Ronnie Myhill “ Cup event and Sunday 29th June: Annual B & E. High Cup. There is a new spectator area and this is accessible to disabled visitors. Contact Mark Benton 01692 670703 or mark.benton1@btinternet.com.

Potter Heigham Short Mat Bowls - Meets Monday nights 7.15-9.45pm & Friday nights 7.00-9.30pm. £1.50 per night includes tea and biscuits. Flat shoes and, if needed, bowls will be provided. Enjoy a very social evening. Contact John Holland on 01692 671987.

Repps with Bastwick Bowls Club - We are a small friendly club in real need of new members.

Seasoned players and novices will be equally welcome. If you haven’t played before don’t worry, we’ll show you the ropes. Have some fun, come and join us. Contact Ed on 01493 369809 or Pearl on 01493 754196 Rollesby Bowls Club - We are looking for new members, no experience needed, to join our small friendly club. We play in two evening leagues and one afternoon league. We meet on Saturday afternoons at 2.00pm for a roll-up. Do come along and give us a look. Contact Jane on 01493 748167.

Winterton Bowls Club - We are a small friendly club who meet every Friday and Saturday afternoons for an informal roll-up as well as competing in two leagues throughout the season.

New members, whether complete beginners or experienced bowlers, are always welcome. Contact Val Green on 01493 393544.

Bingos

Filby Clubroom holds a bingo every month from 7.30pm in support of the New Hall Funds. The next dates are Friday 9th May and 13th June.

Contact Adrian Thompson on 01493 369250.

POTTER HEIGHAM VILLAGE HALL is home to Rebels Charity Bingo every fortnight. The next one will be held on Saturday 10th May from 7.30pm.

Refreshments, tea, coffee and biscuits. Prizes are always edible or useful.

Hemsby Village Hall is held in aid of Save Hemsby Coastline on Friday 20th June. Doors open 6.30pm with eyes down at 7.30pm. Older children welcome, bingo, tombola and raffle.

Ludham Church Rooms is the venue for Blanche’s Bingo. It is held in the on the last Tuesday of every month. The next one will take place on Tuesday 20th May. Doors open 6.30pm for 7.30pm start good prizes, donations welcome.

Proceeds towards local charities. Contact Blanche on 01692 678618.

Carers’ Groups

Martham Carers Support Group - We meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month at

OUT & ABOUT Martham Health Centre. We have speakers, outings, luncheons, workshops or just chit chats.

We meet from 10.30am to 12.30pm. There is a large car park or there is a bus stop outside.

Contact Chris on 01493 740752.

Winterton Carers Group - The meetings take place at the Church Rooms from 2.00-4.00pm on the last Wednesday of the month, and is open to any carer, their cared for, or anyone else you would like to bring along from Winterton and surrounding villages. You will all be made very welcome. Contact Brian Jewell 01493 394054, Pam Allen 01493 394365 or Bev Hancox 01493 394139.

Craft Groups

Chatterbox Gifts - Workshops for card making and alterables in May, see page 21 and details on our website or facebook page or www. chatterboxgifts.co.uk. Contact 01692 615132.

Filby Craft Club - Come along to learn or share your skills on Mondays 1.00pm-4.00pm in Filby Club Room. £1 admission to include tea and biscuits. Contact Pat on 01493 368262.

Fleggburgh Art Class - On Tuesdays 10.00am-12.00pm. Do you want to try your hand at art? If so, come along to the Fleggburgh Village Hall on the Old Acle Road. Absolute beginners welcome. £2.50 includes tea and biscuits. Bring along any medium. Contact 01493 393786.

Ludham Art & Craft Group - We meet alternate Thursday afternoons from 2.00-4.00pm in the Sloper Room, Methodist Church. Come along for a chat and a cup of tea. Contact Kathie Jones on 01692 678450.

Martham Craft Club - We meet on the 1st Wednesday of the month at Martham Village Hall from 9.30am to 12.30pm. Come and meet others and share ideas. We do have a tutor. Cost is £2.50 and includes materials and tea/coffee and a biscuit.

Contact Chris on 01493 740752.

Naomi’s Knit & Natter - School Rooms, Methodist Chapel, Repps Road, Martham on Tuesdays 1.30pm-3.30pm. New members of any age always welcome. Help available for beginners.

Patterns and wools available. £1 admission to include tea/coffee and biscuits. Proceeds to the Air Ambulance. Contact 01493 748768.

Ormesby Lace Group - We are a friendly group who meet weekly in the Bracecamp Parish Hall, Yarmouth Road, Ormesby St Margaret on Monday evenings 7.30-9.30pm, Tuesdays 2.00-4.00pm and once a month on a Saturday 11.00am-3.00pm.

Each session £3.00. Tuition available on Mondays or Tuesdays (September–July). Contact Christine on 01493 530599, visit www.ormesbylace.org or email christine@ormesbylace.org.

Ormesby Quilting & Craft Group - We are a friendly group who meet each week in the

Bracecamp Parish Hall, Yarmouth Road, Ormesby St Margaret on Thursday afternoons from 2.00pm4.00pm (£1.50 per session). We do various crafts – quilting, cross stitch, knitting, all types of sewing.

Join us for a tester session and cup of tea anytime.

Contact Christine on 01493 730599.

Palette for Pleasure Art Class Martham - We are an enthusiastic art group based at the village hall where we draw and paint in all mediums. There is a tutor but the atmosphere is informal and very friendly, and we would very much like to welcome new members of all ages.

We meet every Thursday from 9.30am to 12 noon and the cost is £10 every 4 weeks. The hall is wheelchair friendly. Contact Maureen Salter on 01493 740728 or e-mail: mopet41@btinternet.com.

Potter Heigham Stitchers - Meet at Potter Heigham Village Hall on Mondays from 1.303.30pm. All types of needlework, stitching, cross stitching, quilting. Bring your own equipment/ material. £2.00 per meeting includes tea/biscuits.

Contact Ann on 01692 671987 or Sue on 670471.

Rollesby Stitch and Craft - Meets Thursdays from 2.00-4.00pm at the Playing Field Pavillion. £1.50 per session. Offering various crafts, quilting, cross stitch, knitting etc. Meet new friends and have a cup of tea. Contact Pauline on 01493 740679.

Somerton Hobby Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month in Somerton Village Hall from 7.00-9.00pm. Enjoy a cup of coffee and meet others who share your craft enthusiast. Swap and share ideas and magazines and complete all those incomplete craft projects you may have. All crafts and abilities are welcome. Contact 01493 393431 or 394233. £2.50 per session.

Stokesby Craft Club - This is on 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 2.00-4.00pm in Stokesby Village Hall. Join us for a chat and bring an item of craft if you can. This can be anything from knitting, embroidery, card making to quilting.

Tea served at 3.00pm. Contact 01493 750824.

Take a Stitch - an art and craft group is held at Catfield Village Hall on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 2.00-4.30pm. Contact Cindy Cogan on 01692 581161.

Gardeners’ Clubs

Catfield Gardener’s Club - We meet on a Friday at 12.30-2.00pm in the Crown. There is a charge of £1 to cover the room hire. Contact June on 01692 580077 or Elisabeth on 01692 582913.

Great Ormesby and District Garden Club - We are a friendly club with over 55 members. We meet on the last Monday in the month at 7.30pm at the Bracecamp Hall, Ormesby St Margaret. Come and join us we have interesting speakers and outings to garden centres and places of interest. Our Annual ..

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OUT & ABOUT Plant Sale is on Saturday 10th May at 2.00pm in Bracecamp Hall. Our next outing is on Saturday 24th May to The Beth Chatto Gardens. On Monday 30th June our speaker is Bob Flowerdew, Television and Radio Presenter giving a talk on ”No work Gardening”. This is free to members and a limited number of tickets are available for guests priced at £6.00, with free refreshments. Contact Joy on 01493 733473 or our website if interested.

Just a reminder to our members that our club’s Summer in Bloom competition will be judged on Saturday 19th July.

New member and guests are always welcome.

Our membership fee is £6.00 per year including refreshments. Contact Gillian on 01493 733801 or Hazel on 01493 731570 or visit our website on www.greatormesbygardenclub.co.uk.

Martham and District Garden Club Feel free to come along to one of our meetings.

We usually meet on the evening of the second Monday of the month at Martham Village Hall, 7.45pm for 8.00pm start although occasionally this varies so watch the notices. When we have a guest speaker there is a charge of £2.50 for non-members but it is free for members. Contact 01493 740960 or email madgclub@gmail.com.

Winterton Gardening Club - Meetings at 7.30pm every 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Church Rooms are well-supported. New members and visitors most welcome. During a cuppa there is opportunity to talk or ask questions about anything relating to a new or established garden, especially what grows well in the Winterton garden. Experts visit and pass on a wide range of knowledge and skill suitable for all types of gardener. Annual membership fee is £16 or £8 for six months or £2 per visit for specific meetings.

Full membership provides a club discount at nearby garden suppliers and special entry fees to some nearby gardens and garden shows. Contact Valerie or Michael on 01493 393749.

Groups for the Young

FILBY parent, carer, baby & toddlers – Wednesdays, at Filby Primary School, term-time only from 9.15–11.00am. Contact 07709 073240. fleggburgh stay & play group - Mondays, at Fleggburgh Primary School term-time only from 1.30-3.30pm. Contact 01493 369283.

Hemsby Hedgehogs – Fridays, term-time only from 9.30–11.30am at Hemsby Village Hall.

Everybody welcome!

Let’s get physical! - Every second and fourth Thursday of the month, term-time only at All Saints Parish Hall, Scratby from 1.30–2.30pm.

Mini Owls Mother and Toddler Group – Every Monday in the Pre-school room, Catfield School in term-time from 9.30-11.15am. £1.50 per family. Contact Mrs Gilbert on 07809 702552.

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Repps Little Rascals Messy Monday Every Monday from 10.00–11.30am at Repps Village Hall. Everybody welcome.

Rollesby STAY & PLAY - held term-time in Rollesby Primary School Early Years Unit every Wednesday from 9.15-10.45am. £1 per family, all children aged 0-5 and parents/carers welcome.

Rock Solid Youth Group - For young people aged 11 years and over from Runham and surrounding villages on Thursday evenings fortnightly in Runham Village Hall from 7.008.30pm Free. Contact John on 01493 369556.

TS Fearless - 901 Troop - Open to both boys and girls from age 11 upwards - so come on change from the action man make believe of virtual computer games, get real and become a Marine Cadet now! It’s great fun and we are a friendly bunch, you’ll be made most welcome.

Call in Mondays at Flegg High School, Martham or Fridays at The Village Hall, Winterton between 6.45pm-9.30pm. Contact 01493 748395 or email us at fearless@ts-fearless.org.uk.

Groups for the Young at Heart

Caister Ladies Group - Meetings take place the 2nd Wednesday of the month at Church Hall at 7.30pm. Contact Shirley on 01493 748606.

Catfield Coffee Mornings meet in the Methodist Church,Catfield every 2nd Thursday of the month. Contact Alan Croft on 01692 582104.

Luncheon Club is held on the 4th Thursday of the month in Stokesby Village Hall at 12.30pm. All welcome to enjoy a meal and a chat with friends from Stokesby and other villages in the benefice.

Contact 01493 369533, 368132 or 369347.

Lunches - Mondays 12.00noon at St Mary’s Close, Hemsby and Tuesdays 12.00noon at Grove Road, Martham. £5 for a three course meal, tea and coffee. Contact Frances on 01493 731667 or 07802 565898.

Martham Ladies Group - Meeting on the 2nd Thursday of the month in Martham Village Hall from 7.30-10.00pm. Tea and Coffee will be available and we usually have a raffle. We welcome new members and visitors so if you are new to the village please come along. (Entry is £2 for non members). Contact Georgina on 01493 748522.

Martham Old Folk’s Club meets in Martham Village Hall on Thursdays 2.00-4.00pm. A welcome to all over 60s. Contact Maddy on 01493 748337.

Merry Mardlers - Over 65s enjoy tea and chat every 2nd Wednesday of each month at 2.30pm in the Repps with Bastwick Village Hall.

New members are always welcome. Contact Sally on 01692 670521.

Over 25’s Youth Club - Every Friday 2.004.00pm at the Priory Centre, Priory Plain, Great Yarmouth. A social group with activities, including

OUT & ABOUT scrabble, table tennis, daily papers, arts and crafts and knitting and much more! 50p a week, but this includes hot and cold drinks, biscuits and fruit.Everyone is welcome along. Contact Rachael Hardie on 01493 7430402.

Martham Local History Group Membership costs £10.00 a year. Enjoy our programme of meetings, trips and activities. See marthamlocalhistorygroup.sharepoint.com or contact 01493 740379 or 749775.

Probus Club for Retired Businessmen Flegg Probus meets every Thursday morning at the California Tavern, near Scratby from September to June at 10.00-11.30am. All enquiries to Mike Rumbelow on 01493 730908.

Martham Stories - 14 short videos of Martham residents recounting aspects of village history www.mediaprojectseast.co.uk/martham.

Sunshine Club - at Bracecamp Parish Hall, Ormesby St Margaret on Mondays fortnightly from 2.00pm–4.00pm. Enjoy an afternoon of bingo, scrabble, whist, guest speakers and refreshments.

Everyone welcome. Regular outings are good value and reasonably priced. Contact 01493 730429.

Winterton Friendship Club meets alternative Thursdays at 2.00pm in the Village Hall. New members welcome for a game of bingo, cuppa and a chat. Contact Di Jones on 01493 393656.

Winterton Luncheon Club serves lunch alternative Thursdays at 12.30pm in the Village Hall. Contact Di Jones on 01493 393656.

Winterton Tuesday Club meets at 2.00pm in Winterton Village Hall on the 2nd Tuesday of every month and is a club for ladies who enjoy speakers, games and quizzes. New members welcome. Contact Val Green on 01493 363544.

Farmers Markets

repps with bastwick Food and craft market on 24th May and 28th June in Repps with Bastwick Village Hall from 9.00am till 12.00noon, Stalham Farmers Market & Food Fayre is on Saturday 3rd & 17th May and 7th & 21st June in Stalham Town Hall, 9.00am-12.00noon.

History Groups

Catfield History Group – Meets on the first Tuesday of each month at The Crown, Catfield at 7.30pm. You are welcome to join the group.

Contact 01692 581421.

Hemsby History Facebook page Remembering days gone by, stories & photos.

Ludham Community Archive Group Our fortnightly meetings take place in The Sloper Room and start at 7.00pm. All are welcome, so come and join in the fun. For more information visit our website www.ludhamarchive.org.uk, or www.Facebook.com/ludhamarchive. Review new archive material on 14th May and 11th & 25th June with AGM on 28th May. We will be at the Ludham Arts and Craft Fair 3rd - 5th May in St Catherine’s Church so pop along and see some of the archive material collected and the Ludham Timeline that will be on display.

Memories of Martham & surrounding Fleggs Facebook page - Join the group and enjoy photographs of the area, both old and new.

Scratby & California Club – The History of Scratby and California book is still available from the club. It has a wealth of information in it with over 100 pages including many personal accounts of life in the village in days gone by as well as old photographs and historic maps. To order your copy please call 01493 730456. The price is £10.99. We are also collecting more information for future inclusion so if you have more you would like to add please call 01493 731014.

Wind Energy Museum in Repps - Various Illustrated talks - topics include Bob Morse and the Wind Energy Museum, Thurne Mill, Men and Mills, Types of Mills along the Thurne etc.

Talks will be held on 5th-10th May inclusive at 2.00pm and 15th-17th May inclusive at 10am cost is £5pp and includes a guided tour of the Museum. Booking essential, groups welcome.

Email info@windenergymuseum.co.uk or call Debra on 07796 407864. See page 22 for walks.

Singing Groups & Music Clubs

Acorn Country Music Club - Gigs at Hemsby Village Hall. Sunday nights from 7.30pm-10.30pm.

Admission £7.00. Licensed Bar. Contact 01493 781007 or 07719 709828.

Martham Singing Group - Do you like to sing? Would you like to help raise money for charity? Then come and join us. We rehearse at Martham Methodist Hall on Monday evenings at 7.30pm. We will be raising money for Orchid Cancer Charity [all male cancers]. NO AUDITIONS, you just need to be enthusiastic. Just turn up or call Jane 01493 748767 for more details.

Soundwaves Community Singers - We are an enthusiastic singing-for-fun group who meet weekly in Winterton and other Village Halls. We believe everyone can hold a tune and singing is not only good for your health, but fun to be enjoyed by all. There are no auditions.

This spring and summer we are singing songs from the 40s, 50s and 60s and have been invited to give voluntary performances in community settings. We charge £1.50 a session to cover the hire of the hall.

We’re a friendly group of mixed ages. Women and men welcome. Call Sarah on 07808704960 for a chat or email sarah.welsh4@ btinternet.com.

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OUT & ABOUT St. Mary’s Singers - If you enjoy singing, and would be prepared to sing at weddings and special services and would like to give it a try, please get in touch with Donna on 07860 136099.

We meet every Monday evening at 7.00pm in the Barn Room or St Mary’s Church, Hemsby.

Special Interest Groups

Broadland Hams - A drama group at Ludham Village Hall offering two productions a year, including a pantomime. Contact Judi Ingram on 01692 670828 or 07979 747415.

Broadland Woodturners - We meet on the 2nd Monday in the month at 6.30pm for 7.00pm start, finishing at 9.30pm in Martham Youth & Community Centre, Playing Field Lane, Martham. First session is free, with an annual fee of £30. All materials and equipment provided.

Anyone interested in woodturning, please do come along. Contact Dick Porter on 01493 748877.

Caister Camera Club - A small and friendly Club that meets every Wednesday from 8.0010.00pm at All Saints Village Hall, Beach Road, Scratby. There are many members that have experience and advice to share with those who are struggling or members who would like to try something new. Club Membership fees are £35 per full year. Contact 01493 730496 or www. caistercameraclub.co.uk.

Filby Computer Club - Meets Tuesday mornings at 10.00am in the Clubroom. New members always welcome. Costs £2.50 to include refreshments. Two hours of help, advice and friendly company. Visit www.filbyvillage.org.uk/fcc. html. To join, email via the website or just turn up.

Come along and learn new skills.

Ludham Computer Tuition - Free one-toone computer tuition and free internet access.

Monday afternoons & Thursday mornings.

Help with beginner support, setting up a new laptop, email, internet, digital photography, ancestry, office documents, skype. Your laptop or ourmachines. Contact Ros on 01692 678682.

Martham Boating Association - Friendly sailing, boating and social club. You don’t need a boat, just join us to enjoy sailing our club dinghies during the summer season and our year round social events, ranging from Country Walks and Club Dinners to Narrowboat Weekends and visits to places of interest. There really is something for everyone. See more on our website at www. martham-boating-association.co.uk.

Martham & District Dog Owners Group - Friendly training and socialisation for puppies/ dogs and handlers of all ages in a large indoor arena in Caister. Contact Jill on 01493 749042.

Martham Sports & Social Club - Playing Field Lane Martham (on the recreation ground).

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£5.00 per annum. Opening Times: Fridays from 17.00, Saturdays from 14.00 & Sundays from 12:00. We also have darts on Wednesdays, and pool on Thursdays. The club can also be hired for your next special occasion. Contact 01493 740252.

Martham Spiritual Group - Do you have premonitions, are you interested in meditation, would you like to become more spiritually aware and contact those in spirit? We all have the ability to become more aware and develop our natural abilities. Our friendly groups meet every Tuesday 11.00am-1.00pm and 7.30pm-9.30pm in Martham.

Our tutors are experienced and working Mediums. £3.00 weekly contribution towards costs. Contact Norman on 01493 393533.

Ormesby Bridge Club - Fridays at 6.55pm at Bracecamp Hall, Ormesby St Margaret. New members welcome. Contact 01493 844657.

Scratby and California Environment Group – The group have just held their AGM and discussions with Great Yarmouth Borough Council and in turn with the Environment Agency are still progressing. More volunteers are still needed to help us and join our committee. We are also still collecting scrap metal as part of our fund raising activities. For more information or for scrap collection, contact John on 01493 732142 or Jim on 01493 731014.

Stokesby Social Club - Every Friday from 7.30-10.30pm. Come and chat with friends, have a game of darts or table tennis. Try the selection of local beers and enjoy your drinks at very competitive prices. Contact 01493 750274.

Winterton Quiz Nights - Held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Hermanus.

No team necessary. £1 per person donated to local fundraising groups. Licensed bar and raffle.

Contact Mark on 01493 393302.

Sport & Exercise Community Hub Physical Activity Centre - staffed by East Coast Community healthcare physical activity Instructors. Classes include I Move Freely, to reduce joint and back pain, circuits, female and male only sessions, exercise referral sessions, health walks and cardiac club. Held in the Martham Community Centre, it is open four days a week. Booking essential.

Everyone from Martham and surrounding villages welcome. 45 minute sessions and cost just £2 per person per session, with no joining fee. Contact 01493 749938 or 01493 744411.

Fitness by Emma - Legs, Bums & Tums, Body Highlights, Boxercise Classes and Personal Training.

First class free £4.00 for 1 class and £6.50 for 2 classes per week. See page 17. Contact Emma on 07795 634487.

Fitness ROX - Burn & Tone and Bootcamp every Tuesday in Martham Community Centre. See

HOME & GARDEN page 21. Contatct Roxy on 07815 112981. lets get Dancing - A dance class with a difference. Wednesdays at Rollesby Village Hall and Caister Church Hall. £3 for 1 session or £5 for both sessions, includes refreshments. See page 17.

Contact Pam on 01493 748830.

Martham & District Angling Club - Local club with fishing rights to Martham Pits. Runs various match leagues including sea and pike.

Junior section. Owns 8 boats at various localities.

Day tickets available. Contact 01493 748358.

a varied programme of long and short walks.

Contact Christine on 01493 300999 or visit www.ramblers.org Winterton Cricket Club - Having recently opened a new cricket pavillion on Somerton Road Playing Field, the club welcome new players and supporters. There are two league teams and friendly, ladies and junior teams. Contact Bryn Clarke on 01493 722405.

Snooker Table - Ludham Village Hall, juniors welcome but must be accompanied by adult. Take your own refreshments. £2.00 session & £20 year membership. Contact Richard on 07841 277482.

Great yarmouth walking group - We invite anyone interested in joining us on any future walks. Why not try us out for a while as non-members? We are a friendly lot and have

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Norfolk in the First World War N

eil Storey, ever popular speaker and noted local historian, made what has become his annual visit to Martham Local History Group at a full Martham Village Hall early in March. With the aid of a remarkable set of photographs he gave us his typically personalised view of the first few months of The Great War as it impacted on the people of Norfolk.

In many ways it was a time of euphoria and great expectations as crowds lined the streets to cheer columns of new recruits marching through our towns and villages. We saw office workers parading in their working clothes gradually morphing into soldiers as uniforms and equipment dribbled through. Horsemounted cavalry and horsedrawn gun carriages, together with bicycle-mounted infantry, pointed to how unprepared we were for modern warfare.

Norfolk troops, led by The

Norfolk Regiment, played a major role in various fields as the war developed, losing men at a rather more than average rate. We will hear more of how the war proceeded and how it impacted on women and the home front later when Neil returns during the four year memorial of that fateful time.

that the first enemy item to hit the soil of England from the air was actually the metal case of a flare thrown from a German Zeppelin to light its bombing raid route. Where did it land?

In Martham, of course!

To close, as ever, we learned something new. Most of us were aware of Great Yarmouth’s experience as the first part of the UK to be bombed and to suffer death through attacks from the air. But we learned

Congratulations to Ms Seeger from Potter Heigham for winning Martham DIY’s prize of a Stanley toolbox and tools.

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airhaven Woodland and Water Garden at South Walsham is now offering boat trips for visitors in wheelchairs.

The Fairhaven Garden Trust has purchased a wheelchair accessible boat for £20,000, supported by a £2,000 grant from Geoffrey Watling Charity. The boated named Primula, after the garden’s famous candelabra primulas, can take up to 12 passengers and will run alongside existing boat Primrose.

Twenty-minute boat trips run daily to the end of October on Fairhaven’s private broad and South Walsham Outer Broad. Fifty-minute excursions are also offered every day at 12noon and 2.30pm down the river to St. Benet’s Abbey. Visitors can see local wildlife including kingfishers, grebes and swans and possibly an otter and find out about the history of the local area. Short boat trips cost £3.75 adult and £2.75 child and St Benet’s Abbey is adult £6.75 and child £4.75.

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Barbara Greasely, Chairman Broads Tourism and Director Norfolk Boads Direct said: “Almost two years ago I had a fall and badly broke my leg. This resulted in me being in a wheelchair for a short time. It wasn’t until that point that I realised how vulnerable and left out people in wheelchairs can feel. It really is true that people tend to speak to the person pushing you.”

“My first outing after coming out of hospital was to Fairhaven. My husband pushed me around the accessible paths, but I would have loved a boat trip out on the broad. I am really delighted that Fairhaven now has a passenger boat suitable for wheelchair users. This really is a great asset to the Broads tourism.”

There is wheelchair access throughout the garden, including a Sensory Garden and boat trips (additional charge). Visitors requiring special facilities are advised to telephone in advance, mobility scooters available.

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Winterton on Sea in Bloom Winterton on Sea in Bloom is showing off its Spring Collection with a range of blossoms reflecting the season and its colours. Volunteers have been working behind the scenes to put together a range of stunning creations. The Winterton on Sea In Bloom was first formed in 2002 and have since gone from strength to strength winning many awards in Great Yarmouth in Bloom, Anglia in Bloom and have represented the Anglia region in Great Britain in Bloom twice, receiving a Silver Gilt Award. The In Bloom team retain the beauty of the Village all year round and plant throughout the Spring and Summer. Have a look at their website at www.wintertononseainbloom.co.uk.

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It is full of activities, groups and organisations available across the Borough for you to access.

Contact Rachael Hardie on 01493 743000 if you would like a copy posted or if you run a group or activity and would like a few copies delivered to you.

Volunteering Days at Wind Energy Museum Volunteers are an important part of the Wind Energy Museum in Repps. We always like to see new faces and have a wide variety of tasks to suit most people. Generally, we hold a volunteer day on the first Sunday of the month from March to October. Refreshments are provided and a list of jobs are put on display, for you to choose from. The next two dates are Sunday 5th May and Sunday 22nd June.

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We also hold a weekend event for volunteers.

'Erect a windpump weekend' is now in its seventh year and each year, it is very well attended. We supply refreshments and the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. There is something for everyone - timber work, metal work, greasing, gardening, sail making, painting and much more. This year it takes place on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July.

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Councils Catfield Parish Council Filby Parish Council Fleggburgh Parish Council Hemsby Parish Council Ludham Parish Council Martham Parish Council Ormesby St Margaret/Scratby PC Ormesby St Michael PC Potter Heigham Parish Council Repps Parish Council Rollesby Parish Council Stokesby Parish Council Winterton Parish Council Gt Yarmouth Borough Council Norfolk County Council North Norfolk County Council

01692 582422 01493 368246 01493 368390 01493 732669 01692 670787 01493 749938 01493 733037 01493 728732 01493 368246 01692 670821 01692 670301 01493 731625 07918 978921 01493 856100 0344 8008020 01263 513811

Village Halls/Community Centres Catfield Village Hall 01692 581221 Filby Clubroom/Playing Field 01493 369375 Fleggburgh Village Hall 01493 368245 Hemsby Village Hall 01493 731411 Ludham Village Hall 01692 678281 Martham Village Hall 01493 740954 Martham Community Centre 01493 749938 Ormesby Bracecamp Hall 01493 730365 Ormesby Village Centre 01493 730907 Potter Heigham Village Hall 01692 670056 Repps Village Hall 01692 670364 Rollesby Village Hall 01493 740463 Rollesby Pavillion Hall 01493 748199 Scratby All Saints Parish Hall 01493 733705 Stokesby Community Centre 01493 751386 Winterton Village Hall 01493 393306

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Clarke Accountancy & Bookkeeping 14 Debina Bookkeeping Services 6 Aerial & Satellite Repair Services Premier Electronics 7 Blinds, Curtains & Accessories Alan Ward Blinds 26 Judith’s Workshop 52 Builders, Building & DIY Supplies Alpine Timber 50 Burchell Builders 41 Martham DIY 26 Carpets, Flooring & Fitting Eldred Flooring 52 The Cosy Rug Company 50 Whittaker Carpets 35 Car Retailers Pertwee & Back Ltd 16 Chimney Sweeps Broadland Sweep 37 Community Care Serenity Care 8 Computer Services Calica Computer Solutions 6 Paul Horan IT Services 9 Cleaning Services Golden Care 52 Martham Carpet Cleaning 45 MRH Window Cleaning 53 Odd Bods Cleaning 34 Craft Gifts 21 Chatterbox Gifts Disability Services Centre 81 15 Drain Cleaning Services Blocked Drain Company 32 Driving Instructors Better Driving Academy 7 Pam’s Academy of Driving 8 Educational Services Rollesby Primary School 5 Electrical Services AG Electrical 38 Moulton Electrical 55 Paul Davies Electrical Services 52 Estate Agents Property Shop 60 Roysia Homes 27 Fishing Lake Hire Runham 17 Foot Healthcare Services Edward Boardman 21 Feel Good Feet 17 Feet ‘n’ Motion 18

Fuel Suppliers Broadland Fuels 8 Funeral Directors Arthur Jary & Sons Ltd 15 Murrant Family Funeral Services 9 Gardens & Plants Nurseries Fairhaven Gardens 11 Moulton Nurseries 36 Sutton Garden & Aquatic Centre 33 Garden, Tree & Landscaping Services A Clarke Tree Surgery 32 Artificial Grass Company 40 Brickweave Paving Ltd 46 Flags 40 Hunter’s Tree Fellas 44 Just Weeding 35 Maple Landscapes & Tree Care 55 Target Trees 41 Hair & Beauty Services Ali Mobile Hairdresser 17 EMZCUTZ 19 Health & Fitness Services Lets Get Dancing 17 Fitness by Emma 17 Great Yarmouth Physical Therapy 17 Inspired Therapies 19 Norfolk Bowen Therapy 18 Fitness Rox 21 Slimming World 21 The White House Practice 18 Holidays Cyprus Holiday Home 17 Home Improvement Services C&M Glass Services 51 Frank Howard & Son 39 J Moon Home Improvements 47 Local Handyman 55 SSGE 26 Superior Kitchens & Bathrooms 47 Interior Design Services JHD Interiors Ltd 45 Locksmith Services Pick & Fix Locksmiths 5 Member of Parliament Brandon Lewis 5 Mobility Equipment & Repairs Eastern Mobility 5 Mobility Superstore Ltd 10 Opticians Morse Opticians 24 Painting & Decorating Services Andrews Decorators 26 Darren Butler Decorator 38 Kevin Dove Decorator 45 JB Decorating 53

TK Decorating & Plaster Repairs 37 Pet Grooming & Services Coastal Villages Pet Care 15 Dial a Dog Wash 8 Fengate Farm Cattery & Kennels 4 Photography Services James Taylor Photographic 20 Plastering Services Local Plasterer 53 Plumbing & Heating Services Oaklands Plumbing & Heating 37 Perfect Plumbing & Heating 52 Plumbers 4 U 45 Printing & Design Services Skippers Print & Design 14 Renewable Energy Services East Norfolk Renewables 53 Residential Care Ealing House 4 Old Vicarage Nursing Home 13 Restaurants Filby Bridge Restaurant 18 The Boathouse 30 Sewing Services Judith’s Workshop 52 Simple Sewing Solutions 15 Solicitors Diamonds Solicitors 12 Maddison & Morgan 2 Taxi & Minibus Hire Services Albies Taxis 9 All Abroad 15 Sutton’s Private Hire 4 TV Repair Services Premier Electronics 7 Washing Machine Repair Services Alan’s Automatics 38 Waste Services ACE Septic Tank Services 51

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