Cromer Times April 2023

Cromer Hospital Matron Anita Martins has spoken of her pride after receiving a national award Anita was left without words when colleagues and Prof Nancy Fontaine, Chief Nurse, took her by surprise and handed her the Silver Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Award.

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

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National Award for Cromer Hospital Matron

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

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

Rescue Wooden Boats Charity

We hope when you read this our season starting on April 9th will be under way and you may even have already visited our Maritime Heritage Centre in Stiffkey, where in the former officers’ mess in the old 1938 built military training camp, you can find photographs, films and artefacts telling the stories of our local 20th century fishing communities who built and used wooden boats to earn their livings. You might also have been taken across to the nearby boatbuilding workshop to see world class craftsmanship restoring various wooden crab boats A visitor said, “it’s like going through a portal into another world”

We also have sweatshirts, T shirts, bags, hats, tea towels, mugs, prints of Lucy Lavers and more - for sale. We are open Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays from 11- 4, Stiffkey, NR231QF

The local fishermen then were of course also the lifeboatmen We have restored locally serving Liverpool lifeboat Lucy Lavers who served twice in the relief fleet in Wells and was a Dunkirk Little Ship. She has another life afloat in Wells giving historic pleasure trips, run on our behalf by Liam Pink of Curlew Coastal Charters You can charter the whole boat for special events or join a tour See our website for details on www rescuewoodenboats com

Our former Wells Whelker, Harvester, has been restored by her skipper Will Darby and with her rig now cut down from a gaff with a bowsprit to a lugsail she is looking terrific Give her a wave and a cheer if you see her in Blakeney, Morston or further afield!

This year we are hosting a number of special groups who like to plan outings to our Maritime Heritage Centre as well as a trip aboard Lucy Lavers, which we are very happy to organise outside our normal opening hours. If you know of any groups of twenty or so who might be interested in adding us to their programmes, do get in touch or pass on our details

And a date for your diary! We will be hosting again the Maritime Heritage Festival and Flotilla linked to Wells Carnival This will be on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 July Heritage local wooden fishing boats will be on display on both days and the spectacular flotilla will take place on Saturday afternoon There will be stalls and entertainment and more as before so a great a family day out – more details later

If you’d like to join our volunteer team do call or email for a chat An hour or two from time to time is all that’s needed!

Wendy Pritchard wwp@wendypritchard.co.uk or 07796 951414

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Cromer and Sheringham Probus Club

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

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

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

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

A Note from the edi

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

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

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

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

May Tuesday 2nd May Friday 12th May

June Tuesday 30th May Friday 9th June

July Tuesday 27th June Friday 7th July

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

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

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

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Lifeboat Operations Manager Steps Down

John Redmond, volunteer Lifeboat Operations Manager (LOM) at Cromer RNLI stepped down from the role on 12 March. John took over as LOM on 12 March 2020, having been part of Cromer Lifeboat Crew since 2015 The LOM appointment is for a three-year period and is then reviewed by both the LOM and RNLI

During his eight years, John has undertaken the following roles within the station; Shore Crew, Visits Officer, Local Trainer Assessor (LTA), Casualty Care, Tractor Driver, Winch Operator, Launch Authority

With a medical and naval background John brought great depth, experience, leadership, direction and humour to the role. During his time, he has been involved in multiple launches and overseen many crew members join and advance their life saving skills

John says: 'I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as Lifeboat Operations Manager at Cromer RNLI and I'm proud of the team I have worked with my successor, Polly, for over

three years and I know she will make an excellent LOM and I wish her the very best in her new role '

Thankfully, John won't be leaving the station as he will be taking on the volunteer role of medical trainer He will also act as a volunteer at Wells Sea Cadets as a volunteer Instructor

Coxswain/mechanic Paul Watling says: 'The day I heard that John was standing down as LOM was a sad day for me We took over running the station at about the same time, and shared the same vision on how we would like to run the station and where we would like it to go John is an excellent manager of people and is very approachable; his commitment to the station has been phenomenal and he will be sorely missed, especially the wide and varied range of tories he has to tell!

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Easter at The Cliff Top Inn

Saturday 8th April 8pm for 8.30pm Start

Everyone is Welcome to our Charity Prize Bingo Night in Aid of the Community Sports Founda on.

Easter Sunday

We welcome back our Sunday Carvery Easter Sunday 12pm ­ 3.pm. Adults £12.95 Children £6.95 Free Easter Egg for all children, with a full paying adult Carvery

Booking Advisable

Easter Sunday Evening local Party Band

“Dynamite” playing Live

Thursday 13th April Live Music with “Chris Wilson”

Every Sunday we have our Sunday Carvery

Every Wednesday we have our Wednesday Lunch me Specials

2 Main Meals for £14.00

2 Main Meals & 2 Desserts for £22.00

'I have persuaded him to keep a role at the station as our medical trainer as this is so vital that the crew keep their competencies in Casualty Care, and John is highly skilled in this area I also wish John the very best in his next adventure with the Sea Cadets - he will be such an asset to them, and they will love his stories as we all did ’

RNLI Area Lifesaving Manager, Shaun Edwards, said: 'During his time in the role of volunteer Lifeboat Operations Manager, John has welcomed a number of new volunteers in all areas He has created an inclusive and enjoyable environment for all the Cromer team as they go from strength to strength I am very grateful to John for all his hard work and dedication, and I wish him all the very best for the future.

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From the Broads to the Greek Islands for Local Writer

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

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

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

The story revolves around TV reporter Tess Anderson Phil told us - It was supposed to be the best day of her career, the day when she was the hero, the reporter whose story put a deadly gangster behind bars But as crime boss Ken Lean is sentenced, ace reporter Tess Anderson instead

Readers Write ...

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

Dear Jo,

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

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

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

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

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

Miss Jayne Manning

111 Mill Road, Cromer, Norfolk. NR27 0AD

finds herself in the headlines: her husband is exposed as having an affair with a top government minister, and Tess herself faces death threats from the Lean crime family

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

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

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

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Sheringham Salvation Army

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

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

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

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

“He can sing and play anything from opera to Billy Joel, and he does a great send-up of both County AND Western music A naturally funny guy If you go to this guy's show and you don't enjoy yourself - you need to see your doctor, there is definitely something wrong with you!”

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

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

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

Clothes Swap Event

Thursday 13th April 2023, 12noon – 6pm at Merchants’ Place, Cromer Merchants’ Place are working with the New-U Swap Shop to hold a free event to swap clothing that you no longer wear with items you will use! You can drop off your clothes between 9am - 5pm at Merchant's Place, Cromer from 4th April until 12th April (closed weekends and Bank Holidays) in anticipation of the event on 13th Men's, women's, children's and baby clothing can be given to be swapped

How it works

1. Bring your clothes in on any of the days stated above Clothes must be freshly laundered (no more than 10 items per person or up to 20 items of baby / children’s clothing)

2 You will be issued points on the day of the event to spend on clothes that are new to you

3. Swap clothes you don't wear for ones you like and support recycling

Get in touch for more information on how you can get involved: 01263 519454 / info@merchantsplace.co.uk

Aylsham & District Flower Club

Regular Events

Aylsham & District Flower Club 2nd Wednesday each month in Aylsham Town Hall (apart from January) 7pm for 7 30 unless special open evenings

Tea/ coffee available Raffle of arrangements Visitors £8 Annual sub £33

Contact: Crystal Dyball 01603 291190

Open Evening

At our special Open evening on Wednesday 10th May Arnaud Metairie from “French Touch Floristry” Winchcombe Gloucestershire will be our demonstrator Arnaud is an award-winning floral designer and stage demonstrator and has chosen “Serendipity “as his title Doors open 6 30 pm Sweet and savoury snacks and drinks to be served before the demonstration starting at 7 30 pm This is an evening not to be missed Everyone welcome

Members £12 visitors £20

There will be the Flower of the Month Competition and Raffle of arrangements (tickets 50p each) Who will be the lucky winners this time? For tickets, please contact Hazel Blackburn 01263 733167 or hazelblackburn733@gmail com

Spring Garden Visit

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

Sheringham History Group

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

Helen will discuss the research for her book about The Newhaven Court Hotel, published in 2020

Newhaven Court was an imposing, red brick turreted mansion, built in 1884 as a grand holiday home overlooking Norwich Road It was visited by many celebrities, including Prince Philip, Tennyson, Churchill and Shackleton In 1963 it was destroyed by fire sheringhamhistory.co.uk

WEYBOURNE COMMUNITY FUND CAR BOOT SALES 1ST SUNDAY OF EVERY

MONTH

FROM APRIL TO SEPTEMBER

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

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

For more details call 01263 588379.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Saturday 22nd April

Fabric & haberdashery sale St Benets Church Hall, North Walsham, 9 30 till 12 noon Proceeds to various charities

Refreshments will be available

Please note cash only

Hedgehog Haven

As the weather is starting to warm up hedgehogs will be emerging from hibernation, please look out for them as they will be very hungry and thirsty over the next couple of weeks I will be contacting finders to come and collect their hogs to release back into the wild, it’s advised that males are released first and a dry nest box in the garden is very handy as it provides shelter from the elements

This good size hog has come into care because she has a nasty cough and is on antibiotics

We will be at North Walsham Garden Centre on Easter Saturday for Hedgehog Advice and fundraising, between 10am till 3pm

90th Anniversary Celebration for Choral Society

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

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

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

Full details can be found on the Society’s web site

www sheringhamandcromerchoral org uk

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

Never too old to learn!

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

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

Sometimes we make small cakes, a reminder for them that cooking can be fun and eating the outcome also enjoyable Many of our clients do not have the capacity to prepare meals when they get home so we provide a safe environment to utilise long-lost skills

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

Guinea Pigs

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

Fairtrade for Sheringham

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

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

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Walking Challenge to Help Babies Like Mabel

Two dads are walking the width of England to help a hospital baby unit close to their hearts

Friends Martin Church and Matt Dyke aim to walk 190 miles in just five days to raise funds for the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital’s neo-natal intensive care unit

The pair, who met at school in North Walsham, will be tackling tough terrain where the total climb is twice the height of scaling Mount Everest from base camp to summit But they are driven by having babies who had their own mountains to climb early in life, after popping into the world prematurely

Both of Martin’s children have been helped by the unit His first, Charlie, arrived eight weeks early in 2018, then Mabel was 14 weeks premature in December 2021 weighing just 820 grams or 1 8lb, less than a bag of sugar Matt’s daughter Rosa was five weeks premature in 2014 The two friends, with three others, did an 83-mile Norfolk coastal walk in 2020 as a “thank you” to the baby unit. It raised £5,500 – but they vowed “never again” after the 36-hour marathon left them shattered

But when Mabel was born it sparked the new challenge, which will be even tougher The

duo’s Coast to Coast route, devised by famous writer and walker Alfred Wainwright, will take them through the Lake District, over the Pennines, and across the North York Moors before finishing at Robin Hood’s Bay Martin, 41, an Anglian Water field technician from Horsford said: “The neo-natal unit is brilliant. They cared for Mabel for three months before she was allowed home - monitoring her breathing, heart and jaundice

problems day and night, and also supported the whole family “Mabel was tiny She could fit in my hand, and her nappies were the size of a tea bag. At 15 months she’s now making good progress and weighs 7 6kg ”

Since last April, the two friends have been doing training walks ahead of their challenge, including a 75-miler and a hilly excursion to the Peak District Starting on April 5 they aim to walk more than 15 hours a day, and have a target of £5750, which represents £500 for each of the 11 5 weeks the unit cared for Mabel

Matt, 37, from North Walsham, where he is a

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project manager for Wall Engineering, said: “The mileage and the hills, which seem never ending on the training walks, will be a real challenge, but we want to help the ward’s future success stories similar to Mabel’s In the spirit of fundraising, and to maximise the sponsor worthiness, we shall be putting our bodies through absolute torture – and might even do a mile wearing Speedos if people pay us enough!”

They will be supported by friends joining them as guests along the route, and with sports therapy help from Sally Ling and Lisa Payne of Up and Running Treatments

Donations towards their fundraising can be made via their JustGiving page and via collection boxes in North Walsham’s Mundesley Road and Happisburgh Road stores

Follow their progress via Up and Running Treatments’ Facebook and Instagram pages

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Photos: Martin Church

Mabel now enjoying a ball pool

Martin and Matt on a training walk

Langham Dome Museum

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

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

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

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

Last year we were over the moon to have received The TripAdvisor Award 2022, making us one of the top 10 % of attractions in the world! A big part of this was down to our wonderful group of volunteers, who help present the unique history of the Dome to our visitors You only have to check out our 5-star reviews to see the public’s comments! Scott is spending time looking for new lines for the Gift Shop, to keep things as tempting as

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

its curved surfaces to enable trainee gunners to hone their skills Those films are still used by our visitors today, but the projectors are also used to show our intriguing films narrated by Stephen Fry, which explain the history of, and the stories of Langham Dome, the airfield, and its connection to Langham Village

We’ve done well so far, but still need help to reach our target

If you would like to help with our fund raising, you can donate via the QR Code above or of course, at the Dome itself from 6th April.

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

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We’ve been fundraising like crazy for a much-needed new Projector System for the Dome. One of our Trustees, Roland Goodison is cycling the C2C, 146 miles across the country, to help raise money for the new system The films are the HEART of our museum. The very purpose of the Dome was to project moving images of enemy planes onto

Deborah Wilson Manager Langham Dome Museum Registered Charity Number: 1157742

Cromer Pier Bar Re-opens

Fully upgraded recently with an investment by North Norfolk District Council in excess of a whopping £300,000 the Pavilion Bar is Norfolk’s most unique and premier spot to sit and watch the world go by whatever the weather

The transformation is amazing, but don’t just take our word for it, come and see for yourself! The new ambience is light and airy with that same sense of freedom and outstanding views that you can enjoy outside on the pier. The toilet facilities have been completely refurbished with the assisted facilities now on the righthand side alongside the assisted theatre entrance and baby changing facilities in all facilities, the ladies, gents and assisted toilets

The brand new range of premium drinks includes Lacons cask ales, draught Madri, and Camden Town Brewery to name just a few, bottled beers, quality wines locally brewed spirits including Norfolk Rum Norfolk Gin, and Norfolk Raider Cider There is full range of signature hot drinks including our legendary luxury hot chocolate with or without cream and marshmallows plus mouth-watering slabs of cake, Salty Dog premium crisps and nuts with flavours that bite, and hot, fluffy sausage rolls

The Pavilion Bar is also dog friendly, which makes for a perfect stop-off for a hot drink whilst you are out for a beach walk with your furry friend Look out for the doggy watering station, premier doggy ice cream (seasonal), and a treat if they are allowed.

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

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

What can laser skin rejuvenation do for me?

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

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● Reducing wrinkles and fine lines: Laser skin rejuvenation can stimulate collagen production, which can help smooth out wrinkles and fine lines.

● Improving skin texture and tone: By removing the outer layer of skin, laser skin rejuvenation can help reduce the appearance of scars, sun damage, and uneven skin tone

● Tightening loose skin: Some laser treatments can help tighten loose skin by stimulating collagen production and promoting skin cell turnover

● Minimizing pores: Laser skin rejuvenation can help minimize the appearance of large pores by removing the outer layer of skin and promoting collagen production

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

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

What laser treatments are popular at the coltishall clinic?

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North Norfolk Community Transport Celebrates After Receiving Motability Funding

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Grenfell and The Building Safety Act 2022

How will this affect landlords?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Upcoming important dates

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Top Tips with Toll Barn Vets

- Exotic Birds (Part 2) - Feeding

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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leaves), carrot, green beans, sugar snap peas, peppers, papaya, mango, melon, pomegranate Visit a reputable website online for a full bird safe list.

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

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

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

The cake will keep in an airtight tin for

Soup for the Soul

several days, if you can leave it that long!

Lime & Coconut Cake

Ingredients

180g self-raising flour

180g softened butter

180g caster sugar

3 large eggs

250g condensed milk

2 heaped tablespoons desiccated coconut zest and juice of 2 limes

icing sugar

Method

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

Keep aside 1 lime

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

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

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

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

Creamy Vegetable and Dill Soup

1 white onion, finely chopped

1 leek, finely chopped

2 sticks celery, chopped

8 or 10 new potatoes, chopped into small chunks

4 carrots, chopped into small chunks

1 fennel bulb, chopped into small chunks

A mugful of frozen peas, defrosted

A mugful frozen, chopped green beans, defrosted

Tsp bouillon powder, or vegetable stock cube

A generous teaspoon dried dill

Tsp white miso paste, dissolved in a little hot water

½ small carton of soya cream, or dairy cream

Seasoning

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Whammy DT pitchshift/droptune guitar

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

Vintage Seagull outboard motor GWO, £120 Briston 07826 841040

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

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

Panasonic TV, 26” screen, with Amazon

Stick £40 ono Plumstead nr Holt 01263

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Beko fridge good clean condition £35 North Walsham 07584 763888

Hi-Gear Portable flush toilet, new still boxed, cost £45 accept £30 Pro lite electric golf trolley, charger and battery £40 Assorted golf clubs £5 each 07464 114742

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

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

W38” - inside leg 29” plus John Lewis white dress shirt 17” plus black bow tie, all vgc £20 the lot John Rocha oatmeal men’s linen jacket (Debenhams) size 44Rhardly worn £10 07470 704658

5ft metal garden obelisk for climbing plants, £4 Holt 01263 712810

Greenhouse vent automatic openers x2 £5 00 each Sony sound bar for TV As new with all instructions, remote control etc Increases TV sound for people with hearing loss £20 00 01263 715 851

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

TECSUN 5-2000 PRO multi-band receiver

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

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

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

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

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

Very old antique large 12 panelled oak door 82 5" x 38" x 2" Very heavy old iron

latch with some old iron fittings Ideal for

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

barn conversion £250 ono 07811 925262

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

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

£95 Light oak bureau / bookcase £25

Brass small standing lamp (2 lights) £10

Standard light oak lamp and shade £12

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

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

Hardwood windows one 1200 x 1050

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

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Red Raleigh unisex cycle with black panMark 2 Micra spares £20 New Sketchers work boots - safety toe caps size 11 £12

Wooden stool, fabric seat also armchair extends to 43" fabric seat wooden arms £15 both Wheeled lockable suitcase £25

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Assortment of 00-gauge track curves and straights, 2 Hammant and Morgan dual e unit transformers, all £!5 01263 663125 Drive aluminium 4-wheel rollator walking frame, as new, vgc, cost £176, accept any reasonable offer North Walsham 01692 500540

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Quality fishing tackle 5 fishing rods with rod bags, 4 fishing reels, landing net with rod rests, carry case, floats, weights, hooks, sell as one lot, £180 or separately Sheringham 01263 821119

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

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White Emsmorn Trousers with Belt 38”/29”

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

Pure Wool Blazer M&S 40” short £20

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Static Training Bike - DKN Technology AMEB, programmable, pulse monitoring, height/reach adjustable, silent electromagnetic (8kg) flywheel, detailed instruction manual, 5 star performance see "sweatband com", can be taken apart for transport, looks new, solid machine, original box, £98, Blakeney 01263 741957

7 copper coloured metal pendant lights with fittings £8 00 each/£50 00 the lot 2 round glass terrariums/large vases h 36cms circ 101cms £50 00 each/£90 00 the pair Roberts Revival Radio Dark Green Ex Cond £55 00 07775 971777 or 01263 577251

Beko free standing dishwasher, model DFN05X11W V G C 3 years old £20 Northrepps 07816 959148

Victoria Pendleton ladies bike complete with helmet and basket £100 Bodham 07798 844601

Snooker/pool table, 6ft x 36”, in good condition with set of balls and cues, £60 ono 01692 403943

White leather 2-seater sofa in very good condition £150 Soft creamy white rug size 8 ft x 5 ft in good condition from Next £40 01263 822934

Wallpaper Stripper Titan 2000w 4ltr tank, 3mtr hose Like new condition £10 Wallpaper Stripper Energer 2000w 4ltr tank, 3mtr hose Like new condition £10 01263 587751

Stamp album, started 1942, plus hundreds of loose stamps, £25 ono North Walsham 01692 407883

Chrome Desk Lamp as new,11 5 inches high, £5 Pair of Hitachi speakers, 7ins high, 5ins wide, 9ins deep, 8 ohms, 30 watts, £4 Telephone 07961 415418

High quality John Lewis double sofabed

£150 Dark blue Has only been used as a sofa Length 190cm, Height 100cm, Depth 90cm Deep 10cm mattress Collection from Sheringham 07530 163847

Super King size headboard with legs, hardly used Green/Blue linen fabric

£20 00 Dimplex Log effect fan electric heater Hardly used £40 00 Collection from Holt what’s app 07973 853591 or phone 01263 860504

Chesterfield, green leather button 3-seater sofa £50 Electric recliner chair with handset control, dark blue upholstery, would suit older person £50 Both items buyer collects from Holt 07951 657950

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

Krupa handheld food mixer £5 Kenwood Electric Knife, £5 New Silvercrest stick blender £7 Babyliss wet & dry lady shaver unwanted gift £10 Super Orion 610 Tripod £10 Collection North Walsham 01692 407460 or 07818 218453

Tableware, cutlery, glassware etc Eternal

Beau from Johnson Brothers Excellent condition 66 plus pieces Ideal starter set/holiday home etc Photos available £45 Collect from Holt 01263 715568

Curtains, lined Sandersons fabric Pale sage green/grey background and muted floral/leaf design Two pairs 1 46m(58") long x 1 93m(76") wide One pair 2 16m(85") long X 1 32m(52") wide £30 per pair or £75 the lot Rolling duffle bag (Westport) 30" boxed and unused £20 Tel 01263 740690

Two 6-foot clothes rails on wheels Heavy duty Used Ideal for storage, Boot or Vintage fairs £30 each o n o 01263 823914

Water Softener Salt Tablets, Aquasol 4 5 56Kgs Bags £40 Holt 01263 710099

Lovely chandelier, 5 ;lights with glass shades, £50 Denby tea set, 6 setting, as new, £45 Fire surround, med oak, old but lovely, £45 01692 219342

Festivities abound as town reawakens

North Walsham ‘Rite of Spring’ festival brings a week of music, performance and pageantry to the town, celebrating ancient heritage, renewal and the start of summer.

Mayday is a traditional festival marking the start of summer It has been celebrated for centuries with feasting, dancing and performing ancient rituals to bless the earth and ensure a good harvest May Queens and Green Men were crowned and a jolly good time was had by all! The festival wishes to re-establish some of those ancient traditions

The Heritage Action Zone project, which over the last year has seen extensive regeneration of the town centre, is now completed and we wish to declare North Walsham town open for business and pleasure!

As part of the festival there will be a Mayday parade, involving as many of the townsfolk and children who wish to join in The parade will begin as the wonderful North Walsham Children’s Day finishes, in the late afternoon May Queens, Green Men and musicians will create a colourful musical spectacle with dancing and street theatre The evening will bring further music and events

The festival will have live music and theatre throughout the week, at various venues in the town featuring a fabulously funny children’s show with the illustrious standup poet, Murray Lachlan Young; music from Meltones, Brother Pit, Ambassadors of Rock, jazz and folk events; and an evening with Andrew Brammer with humorous songs and tales – ‘Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Acoustic Archive’ Crafting workshops to make May crowns, garlands and Mayday masks for the parade, after school story telling performances to name but a few there’s something for everyone!

It kicks off on the 28th April and will finish, after the Coronation celebrations and town centre Streetfeast and craft fair, with a very special performance in St Nicholas’s church on Monday May 8th featuring the talented pianist and composer Will Fergusson giving a piano recital including a new composition celebrating the heritage of North Walsham… full details coming soon

Follow our facebook page for all events: @riteofspringNW

Two Carry Golf Bags one with stand, £10 each Lightweight Pull Trolley New £ 25 Electric Trolley with Lithium Battery & Charger £45 ono Two Yachting Safety Harnesses perfect condition £ 20 the pair 01692 402274

Ikea armchair light wood cream cover VGC £60, Queen Anne wingback chair gold/cream/brown pattern £20, foldable mobility walker 4 wheels, brakes with liftable seat and small storage underneath £35, adjustable height office chair charcoal grey £5 Buyer collects 01692 404757

Wicker dog baskets corner shape Suit small medium dog with cushions Good condition I £10 00 two for £15 LP player teak finish good condition as new £25 pounds ono Small square dark wood table ex condition £15 00 ono 07732 804564 Brand new Men's Golf gloves, left hand, extra-large Kasco and Wilson brand £5 each Sheringham 01263 826347

Lovely doll’s house with furniture, collector ’s item, must be seen Bargain, £250 North Walsham 01692 403128 Massage table, good condition (manual) £50 ono Hydraulic massage table, vgc, £100 01692 405997

Some of the ‘Rite of Spring’ organising team displaying a festival banner on Church

area of North Walsham

THIS ISSUE’S PUZZLES

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

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

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

The Last Issue’s Answers

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

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

CHARLES DICKENS and

NUMBER

14 4 17 5 8 16 = 3

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

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

TYSON FURY

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

CLOVER DUBLIN FAIRY GREEN IRELAND

LEPRECHAUN LIMERICK LUCK

POTOFGOLD RAINBOW SHAMROCK

STPATRICK

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

There may be others.

When does a Lasting Power of Attorney take effect?

by Emma Langley, Solicitor, Hayes + Storr

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

Lasting Power of Attorney (after October 2007)

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

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

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

LPA – Property and Financial Affairs

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

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

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

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

LPA - Health and Welfare

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

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

Important considerations

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

How can we help?

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

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

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

Fully

& Long-established 01263 515611 or 07989 259132

Mark Bristow

SHERINGHAM ROOFING

North Norfolk Wheelyboat "Poppy"

Do you have limited mobility?

Discover the North Norfolk Wheelyboat "Poppy"

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

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

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

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

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

one hour but can be made shorter to suit needs

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

Sheringham & District Philatelic Society

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contact: 07384 896893 or info@wheelyboatpoppy org

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

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

312 Mate in twelve moves

Solution to No. 312:

313 Cedric Lytton Original for Holt Chronicle

Rock Bodham Returns

The organisers of a popular local charity music festival have announced that it is to return in 2023 after an absence of 4 years Rock Bodham, which was first held in 2012 will take place on Saturday July 29th

The event is moving from its usual home of Bodham Playing Field to the garden of Bodham’s Red Hart Inn

313 Mate in 18 moves; White only moves his King

1. Rf2++ Ke3 2. Rf3++ Ke4 3. Re3++ Kd4

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trevor CharleS

Vacancy

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Support Worker Vacancies In the Cromer, Sheringham and Holt area

Asperger East Anglia is currently recruiting Support Workers with experience of working with or assisting adults with Autism/Asperger syndrome - various hours available.

For further information please contact our Personal Support Manager Donna Cooke

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Callum Ringer, secretary of the organising committee said: “We are really pleased to announce that Rock Bodham will be back this year, and that we will be holding it at The Red Hart They have always been part of our Rock Bodham family and moving the event there will help them and help us to raise money for local charities”

Rock Bodham has given away in excess of £20,000 since its inception over a decade ago, mostly to village good causes and local charities Whilst it hasn't held a Rock Bodham event, it most recently it made a significant donation to the North Norfolk Foodbank from proceeds from the annual bonfire and fireworks event which have continued

Lee Merritt, Landlord of Bodham Red Hart added: “It is going to be fantastic to have Rock Bodham back at The Hart, and we are sure there will be a great line up of local musical talent, and we will be putting on a great selection of beers as always”

More information on the event will follow in due course but do get the date in your diary Saturday 29th July If you are interested in playing at the event, please contact: bodhambigweekend@gmail com

Cromer Library News

Open Library. The library is now accessible between 8am and 7pm Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm on Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sunday using your library card and pin number (Staffed 10 30am to 7pm Mon, Tues, Thurs Fri and 12 to 4pm Sat).

BIPC Local (Business Intellectual Property Centre) based at Cromer Library

We offer free and low-cost access to business intelligence and business publications - in branch and online

Entrepreneur in Residence Tuesday 11th April, 11am to 12 30 looking at the challenges of starting a business Sessions are free, booking essential Q&A session, refreshments will be served. Book at bipcnorfolk.eventbrite.com

Women in Business Tuesday 11th April 1pm to 2 30pm in collaboration with NatWest to provide female entrepreneurs with more access to expert support Free event, Book at bipcnorfolk eventbrite com

Poetry Reading and Writing Group Mondays 10 30 – 12 30, May 15th and 22nd Participants, will learn the tools and techniques to help them read, analyse, and write their own poetry. With a chance to share their writing. Discussing how to start and sustain a career as a poet with Poet James

McDermott

Creative Writing for Beginners starting Saturday 29th April 12 to 2pm for 5 weeks Free Event, for details or to book a place contact 0344 8008020 (option 5)

Health Watch, NHS Health Checks available Tuesday 4th and 18th April to book a slot or for more information

contactnorfolkhealthchecks reedwellbeing com or call 0808 1750413

Art Films we are hosting a selection of afternoon art films from the Living Knowledge Network and the National Gallery Collection Next date, Monday 24th April this month’s theme is Van Eyck, Rembrandt, Turner ’s Fighting Temeraire Drop in event Places are limited

Just A Cuppa Come along for a cuppa and a chat every Monday 11:00 to 12 noon We look forward to seeing you Everybody welcome

Brit Speak Tuesdays 5pm free English classes for all, with a native speaker, for more information contact 07796444271 Drop in, no need to book

Reading Friends Together, 10 30 am, first Thursday of each month Reading Friends, connecting people by starting conversations through reading Our lovely volunteer will introduce a new book each month, reading the first chapter giving everyone a chance to get involved or just enjoy listening

Refreshments will be available, and copies of the book can be borrowed

Family History volunteer required, help people to unlock and discover their family history

1-1 IT/Job Seeker Support, volunteer required, please ask staff for details

Bounce and Rhyme Volunteer Required Please ask staff for details

Autism Friendly Group second Tuesday of each month 4pm to 6pm (next date April 11th) Do you have learning disabilities and/or autism, or are you a carer or family member of someone who does? Cromer Library is creating a space for people to meet in a relaxed environment

North Norfolk Association for the Blind Reading Group third Monday of each month 2pm to 3 30pm Contact the branch for details Free, drop-in event, no booking required

Bounce and Rhyme Fridays 9 30 to 10am Come along and join us Enjoy, singing, nursery rhymes and songs Followed by Stay and Chat 10am offering refreshments and a chance to meet others in a friendly relaxed environment

Sling Library once a month, Friday 10am, contact library for further dates This relaxed, friendly group will give advice and information on babywearing and an opportunity to borrow slings and carriers

Knit and Natter third Friday of each month 10 30am, next date 21st April Free drop in event Contact library for further information

Baby Weigh Scales The self-serve baby weigh scales can be used at any time the library is open The scales are situated in the children's area of the library Lego Club Friday 5-6pm, drop in event Each session has an exciting challenge to complete No instructions, just imagination! Come along and join us for some brilliant building, crazy creations, and incredible inventions! Suitable for 3+ (under 8s must be accompanied by an adult) We provide the Lego. No booking necessary.

Tuesday Grief Cafe 12pm A weekly social group for bereaved people Our 'cafe' aims to support people with their grief Everyone is welcome to access this free group, whether your loss was recent, or a long time ago Home Delivery Service If you love reading or listening to books but find it difficult to get to the library, we have volunteers from the Royal Voluntary Service who can deliver books to your door once a month. This service is for people who are unable to get out of the home whether permanently or temporarily Contact the library for more information

For more information or to book a place on any of the above events, please call 01263 512850 or email cromer lib@libraries norfolk gov uk Cromer Library, Prince of Wales Road, Cromer, NR27 9HS OR Facebook page #CromerLibrary or Twitter @CromerLibrary to find out what’s happening

Nor th Walsham and District Br anch of Cats Pr otection

Jasmine, one of the younger cats in care, a lovely grey and white girl, is the only cat that has left us since last time. However, as several of the pens were empty due to departures last month, it has taken a little time to arrange for cats needing new homes to come into care Jumba, one of the new boys, will be leaving for his new home providing he passes his health check with the vets which includes a blood test for FIV/FELV

The other cats that have come into care are Kane, Tuppence and Ellie, all handed in as strays The kind person who found Kane did take him to the vets to be checked for a microchip and one was found The vets then contacted the original owner who advised that she no longer wanted her cat To date, nobody has rung to claim the other two cats We also have two more cats coming into care this week, more on this next time

As you may have already read in the press, there is a new law in the pipeline which will make it compulsory to have your cat chipped The new law should take effect from 10th June 2024 After that date you will have 21 days to get your cat chipped or could face a fine of £500

However, once chipped, it is important to make sure the chip is registered with the relevant company and to advise them of any changes, such as a change of address or change of ownership. A friend who is involved with cat welfare in Blakeney contacted me today as a stray Bengal cat had been brought to her having been found in Stiffkey

I was able to contact the relevant company and advised my friend of the owner ’s details held on their records It transpired that the cat had been rehomed to a relation due to the owner ’s ill health, but the new owner had not contacted the company to advise of the change The cat had been missing for a little while, but the relation had not registered that the cat was missing

Fortunately, the cat is now back with its new owner, and we are hoping that they do contact the company to make the necessary changes. As the original home was in Kings Lynn and the new one in Burnham Market, if we had not been able to contact the original owner there may not have been such a happy outcome 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

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

Tuppence

Overstrand Gardening Club

On Tuesday 7th March the club held its AGM Rev Lynn Padmore was re-elected as chairperson along with members of the existing committee Janice S was welcomed as a new committee member

Following the AGM, 35 members and 2 visitors enjoyed a Seed Sowing Workshop led by Yvonne Ford She explained about seed anatomy and how seed dormancy effects seeds in different ways Yvonne discussed some tips for successful seed sowing, and how to avoid problems such as “damping off” before demonstrating various methods of seed sowing, and how to use recycled materials to make your own pots and propagators Members then rolled up their sleeves and joined in the fun to sow seeds and afterwards to enjoy tea and cake! Next month’s meeting is on Tuesday 4th April at 2 30pm in the Parish Hall, Overstrand when we welcome Mr Andrew Sankey-Smith with his talk

“The History of the Cottage Garden”. For further enquires please contact the secretary; overstrandgardeningclub@gmail com

How Well do You Know Blakeney?

A new venture has been announced by the Trail of Discovery Group, part of the Glaven Valley Arts Society.

Designed for the whole family, this is an illustrated circular walk around Blakeney that will stir the imagination and show off the fascinating history of the village. Suitable for pushchairs and visiting fourteen places of interest, the trail should take no more than about an hour and a half. It starts and finishes at Blakeney Village Hall (free parking) although you may wish to pick up the walk at other points in the village – why not take a break from your crabbing?

The easy-to-follow trail is available either by downloading to your mobile phone or on widely distributed leaflets The supporting text provides a simple map of the route and detailed descriptions of the fourteen points of interest. Downloading is by the QR code on display outside the Parish Council offices by the Village Hall or on the printed leaflets Look out for the 4-page free leaflets at Holt Tourist Office, the Spa Shop, Blakeney Hotel, White Horse Hotel, Two Magpies Cafe, etc

If you enjoy this latest venture, why not try the previous efforts of the Arts Society? There are trails of discovery for children when visiting churches in Cley and in Glandford

For further information see the Art Society website: theartssocietyglavenvalley.org.uk

Cromer Tides

Sheringham Ramblers mid April to mid May 2023

Sunday 9th April: 4 2 mile walk commencing from Mackey’s Hill, Holt Country Park with free car park led by Mike and Jane (01263824885)

Wednesday 19th April: 5 mile walk commencing from Panther Brewery, Reepham with free car park led by Graham (contact no 07957813862)

Sunday 23rd April: 5 2 mile walk commencing from Upper Sheringham Village Hall with a car park donation led by David (07917866775)

Wednesday 3rd May: 5 9 mile walk commencing from South Repps Village Hall with a car park donation led by Graham (07957813862)

Sunday 7th May: 5 6 mile walk commencing from Pretty Corner with free car park led by Stuart and Geoff (01263 823818 or 07818453379)

Wednesday 17th May: 5 mile walk from Gresham Village School with parents’ free car park led by Graham and Brenda (1263570084)

It’s not long now! We start playing bowls at Cromer Marrams, on the Runton Road (next to the Blue Sky Café), on Friday 7th April from 10 00am

A busy season looks on the cards on a green which is already looking wonderful

It continues to be cared for, with recent spiking and Spring feed. Committee members have finished the annual pre-season cleaning of the clubhouse and the painting work around the green and clubhouse is complete

All the fixtures have been arranged for the men’s NBA, mixed Federation leagues, mixed NANSA league and mixed friendlies, over 90

in total So, there will be a game for you, at a time to suit and at a level of competitiveness to suit

We are getting enquiries from bowlers wishing to join us for the new season There will be club matches afternoons, evenings and weekends We are also introducing ‘Club Time’ sessions on a Monday afternoon, Wednesday morning and Friday evening

Seven days a week, from 10am to dusk, you can also play a ‘roll up’ All this for only £65 subscription, about £2 70 a week Where else can you get such a fun and healthy leisure pursuit so cheaply?!

If you are not sure you wish to be involved as a club member, then the green will be available again from 7th April 2023 for local residents and visitors to play, as and when open between

Viking Juniors Impress at Diss

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

Leona Scott, aged 12 years, achieved two second places, both in backstroke

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

10am and dusk Contact the number below and turn up with smooth soled, flat shoes, borrow a set of bowls and play for 1 hour (£2 50 per person) or 2 hours (£4 per person) We are already looking forward to welcoming you this season

The league and cup games played on the short mat during the winter have reached the penultimate week with Bob A top of the league from Keith P. He leads on 95 points. Gay B is still leading the way for the ladies The cup competition has reached the semi-final stage with Bob A defeating Keith P and David R to play Jean N The club bar will be open every Friday from 7pm for members and visitors Drinks at club prices.

For more information see the newly updated club website at cromermarramsbowlsclub com or phone Neil on 01263 513901 or 07814 060413

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

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

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

John Holden

The team at Diss, photo credit Viking Club

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