Cromer Times May 2023

Merchants’ Place

provide emergency food support to local people, as well as essential household items, cleaning products, toiletries, baby items and more. We rely solely on donations to offer this support, which has, unfortunately, experienced a dramatic decrease in recent weeks

We have been very lucky to have received monetary donations in order to keep the Fridge and Larder stocked; however, this is now coming to end, and we are finding it even more difficult to keep this much-needed service running Helping over 25 families and individuals a day, we are seeing an ever-increasing demand for emergency help

BRISBANE ANTIQUES

Manufacturers & Suppliers of:

Curtains & Curtain Poles, Roller Blinds, Pleated Blinds, Vertical Blinds, Venetian Blinds, Vision Blinds ,Perfect Fit Blinds, Fly screens, Wooden Shutters, Wooden Venetians Dutch Canopies, Awnings and much more..

Curtains & Curtain Poles, Roller Blinds, Pleated Blinds, Vertical Blinds, Venetian Blinds, Vision Blinds, Perfect Fit Blinds, Fly screens, Wooden Shutters, Wooden Venetians, Dutch Canopies, Awnings and much more...

Visit our showroom at 31 Church Street, Sheringham NR26 8QS where our staff will be happy to help you or alternatively call us on 01263 825274 to arrange an appointment in your own home with our sales representative.

THE CROMER TIMES

Your local Editor for The Cromer Times is Jo who can be contacted on 01263 821463 or by email: info@holtchronicle co uk

E D I TO R I A L

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F R E E A D S

Best is email to freeads@rosevillapublications.co.uk or can be left or sent to our collection point at Cromer Gift Shop, 4 Garden Street, Cromer or post Jo at 11 Cliff Road, Sheringham, NR26 8BJ

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SERVICES DIRECTORY

Can you help us support our community?

Continued from front cover

If you are having a spring clean and are clearing out your cupboards, please consider donating unwanted items to us at Merchants’ Place If you are able to support us by buying items from local shops to donate, that would be a fantastic help We can also accept monetary donations to buy items to keep the Larder stocked We accept any items that are sealed, in-date and that have the ingredients stated clearly on the label

This really is an essential service during these uncertain times. The support offered is non-intrusive and provides practical help to those in need If you can help us in any way, please do get in touch or simply drop donations into our donation bin at the Centre Thank you!

Merchants’ Place, 16 Church Street, Cromer, NR27 9ES T: 01263 519454 E: info@merchantsplace co uk W: www merchantsplace co uk

BEY P ETS

Sheringham (Est 1989)

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(12 Kb5? 13 Kb3 Kb6 14 Ka4, mate next)

13 Kb3 Kb5 14 Kxc3 Kb6 15 Kb2! Kb5

16 Kb3 (triangulating to lose a tempo) Kb6

17. Ka4 Ka7 18. Kb5 mate.

This type of problem, where the white K makes all the moves for his side, is called a Durbar (Indian term, perhaps?) The price for first solution received goes to Gerry Enslin (Sheringham)

No. 314, shows the French motif “Reculer pour mieux sauter”

Note that 1 g7+? Kh7 2 g8Q+ Kh6 3 Qg4 would be only mate in 4, so White has to activate the SW corner – note also that stalemate must be relieved. Difficulty 2.

Solutions to me at 16 Lime Grove, Sheringham, NR26 8NX, or e-mail to lestershaw7@gmail com

Sheringham & District Philatelic Society

We were pleased to welcome one new member at our April meeting, and a couple who came to see whether or not they would like to join us We very much hope that we will see them again in May!

6 members presented a tremendous variety of mainly 10 sheet displays Mike Clarke, a lifetime GB collector, brought along a selection of surface printed, Victorian stamps on covers, which had recently taken his interest. Tony Taylor put up part of an old competition entry of his, of Queen Elizabeth 11 3d Wildings There were blocks, booklet panes, watermark variations and printing errors amongst them

Jane Purkiss has always taken a great interest in anything philatelic relating to Captain James Cook and, this time, she showed us her collection of Cook Island stamps, some dating back to 1893 Early stamps were overprinted New Zealand stamps, before these 15 islands in the south Pacific became self-governing

Tim Harvey’s interest is more in his postcard collection, and he displayed a wonderful group of cards which demonstrated the growth of Cromer as a tourist destination In the early days, Cromer was known as The Gentlemen’s Watering Hole

a place where the wealthy came for sea air With the arrival of the railways and the publication of Clement Scott’s poem, The Garden of Sleep, Cromer ’s popularity grew Postcards were produced illustrating all aspects of this glorious seaside town

Andrew McCandlish brought the evening to a close with stamps from Azerbaijan, Poland in exile in WW2 and Albania, giving us the fascinating historical details which lay behind these stamps

Next meeting is on 15th May, at West Runton Church Hall at 7 30pm Visitors are welcome. For more information, please contact Jim on 01263 721043

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Cromer Community Shed

We are delighted to announce that, due to the hard work of a small team, the number of people joining in the fun-packed activities has grown and the queue of people with items for the Repair Cafe gets longer.

From May, we will open on the second and fourth Saturdays of month

If you've got something that doesn’t work or is broken, bring it along to one of these sessions to see if we can help you Similarly, if you want to watch the fun we have, are just curious or want to join in, just come along, no appointment required and hot drinks & biscuits available Find us at: The About with Friends premises on Middlebrook Way industrial estate (beyond Travis Perkins & Screwfix), next to Smiths Reupholstery, beyond the Ambulance Station, NR27 9JR. Opening Times: About 10am to about 4pm - earlier if not busy

A Note from the edi

Since I last wrote we have had the coronation

Charles and Queen Camilla and now we are l forwards to the summer

Time to get out and about and judging by the number of events and club activities I have be putting into the magazines, there are plenty of things to do over the next few months.

Music events, festivals, North Norfolk Open Studios and plenty of fetes, open gardens, sporting, and leisure activities Something for everyone

It's also exam season for the youngsters over the next few weeks, with lots of revision to do and exam nerves to cope with Best of luck for those taking GCSEs and A levels, it will all be worth the hard work in the end

Whatever you are doing, enjoy your May magazine Jo – editor.

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

June Tuesday 30th May Friday 9th June

July Tuesday 27th June Friday 7th July

August Tuesday 25th July Friday 4th August

Open dates for 2023: May 13th & 27th, June 10th & 24th, July 8th & 22nd, 12th & 26th, September 9th & 23rd, October 14th & 28th, November 11th & 25th, December 9th (but not 23rd!)

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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).

Seated Exercise Classes A series of 10 sessions followed by refreshments, beginning, Thursday May 18th 11 – 12 30pm Places limited, please contact the library to book a place

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

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

Art Films we are hosting a selection of afternoon art films from the Living Knowledge Network and the National Gallery Collection Next date, Monday 22nd May 2 30pm to 4 30pm this month’s theme is Janina Ramirez

Femina, women in the Middle Ages 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 30am 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

Autism Friendly Group second Tuesday of each month 4pm to 6pm (next date 13th June) 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, 1st Friday of each Month 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 19th May 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 8’s 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

Cromer Twinning Association Visit to Nidda 2023

An invitation has been received from our twin town of Nidda in Germany to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the launch of the Nidda - Cromer Twinning The event in Nidda will take place over the first weekend of September from Thursday August 31st to Monday September 4th

The weekend will include some sightseeing around Nidda and its’ spa Bad Salzhausen, and an evening celebration with a meal and entertainment Nidda holds a sort of Autumn Fair at this time

Travelling by air with flights from Stansted to Frankfurt, which is about an hour from Nidda, guests would be picked up from the airport and accommodation provided, although other costs are the responsibility of those participating Membership of CTA would be necessary to ensure insurance cover, although personal travel insurance would also be needed More information about Nidda and the Cromer Twinning Association can be found on our website https://cromertwinning.com/ or our Facebook page

If you were part of Cromer Twinning from 1980 or have been involved since then, or you are new to twinning but keen to make new contacts, and would be interested in joining this weekend celebration please contact Angela Wrighton by email at awrighton21@gmail com

Cromer & Sheringham Probus Club

On 4 April, after lunch, we had a most interesting talk by member Paul Rundle on “Hitler ’s Spies in the UK” We learnt that during WWII Britain rounded up all of the spies which Hitler had sent over; all but one of these had already been identified before their arrest, largely thanks to Enigma messages which had been decrypted Some spies were arrested soon after landing in Britain, having injured themselves in their parachute landings Moreover, the training of these spies had not been notably efficient and many or most of them could not even speak English! Some spies were executed for treachery, including Josef Jakobs (1898-1941), who was the last person ever to be executed at the Tower of London

Paul spoke to us also about those who became double agents, having been ‘turned’ by MI5 Such double agents would, for example, feed false information to Germany about such things as troop locations or troop movements A well-known example was Agent Zigzag who provided false information to Germany about the landing places of the V1 and V2 missiles, claiming they had overshot their marks. As a result, the aim was adjusted and remaining V1s and V2s fell short of central London! Furthermore, ‘Garbo’ (a k a Juan Pujol Garcia) invented a complete but false spy network, to fool Berlin

On 6 June we will hold our Annual General Meeting but on 4 July Giles Orpen-Smellie will speak to us about the role of the Norfolk Police Commissioner

Have a look at our website www candsprobus club to find out more about the club – or you can call Dave Vickery on 01263 824306.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

I f y o u r c l u b / o r g a n i s a t i o n / e v e n t i s c u r r e n t l y r u n n i n g p l e a s e e m a i l d e t a i l s t o J o a t i n f o @ h o l t c h r o n i c l e c o u k P l e a s e n o t e t h a t c r i t e r i a f o r t h e r e g u l a r e v e n t s p a g e i s t h a t e a c h l i s t i n g i s s t r i c t l y n o n - p r o f i t m a k i n g / c h a r i t a b l e s t a t u s .

Saturday 20th May Cliftonville Hotel, Runton Rd, Cromer, 10am – 4pm Commemorating 80 years since the Dambusters Raid on 16/17th May 1943, there will be an exhibition of model WWII aircraft, also a presentation of a memorial plaque to the hotel management to honour the RAF crews who took part in the raid For more details contact The Cliftonville Hotel on 01263

512543

Sunday 11th June New Sheringham Singers present Around the World in Song at 3pm, All Saints Church, Upper Sheringham Tickets £10, under 12s free

Art Exhibition

Local artist Rosalie Osborne Gibb is delighted once again to be holding an Art Exhibition in the very pretty St Margaret’s Church, Church Road, Thorpe Market, NR11 8UA, from Saturday 27th to Monday 29th May from 11am to 4pm daily, with an exciting diverse new collection of artworks, reflecting her love of coast and countryside, both near and further afield, from seascapes and landscapes to wildlife and the wonders of nature

CROMER VEO ANNUAL ART & CRAFT EXHIBITION

PARISH HALL CROMER FRIDAY 26TH MAY TO WEDNESDAY 31st MAY Open 10am – 5pm (Sunday 1pm – 5pm)

COME IN AND HAVE A BROWSE

See the artwork by the local schools & artists

FREE ENTRY . TEA, COFFEE & BISCUITS £1

From earrings, handmade cards, tea cosies to works of art and the special photographs you’re sure to find something you like Sponsored by Cheverton & Son Ltd, Cromer Town Council, Jarrolds

If you would like to exhibit your talents please email esteveeveritt@btinternet.com or phone 01263 514469 after 1pm

It was THIS big! Percy telling Porkies

In addition to original framed paintings, Rosalie will also have for sale signed and mounted Limited-Edition prints, a wide range of greetings cards, unique china and ceramic mugs and coasters that would make lovely gifts (or to keep!) depicting Rosalie’s original artwork, as well as drinks and delicious homemade cakes

Free admission and parking

Dog friendly and wheelchair accessible 20% of all sales goes to St Margaret’s Church, Thorpe Market Card payments accepted

For more information contact Rosalie on 07773 553150 www rosaliegibbart co uk

Poppies

Northrepps Historical Public Meeting

This is an open invite to one and all who may have information about the parish of Northrepps

The historical society aims to collate as much info as possible to populate a website for everybody to experience and we need your help Friday 19th May 6-8pm at Northrepps Village Hall We are looking for photographs, video, paintings, postcards and most importantly, your stories

We know you’ve got all this tucked away in drawers, bags and lofts and now is the time to share If you would like to help with this project, please do come along and say hello Tea, coffee and cake supplied

AT BACTON VILLAGE HALL

SATURDAY 27th MAY

FROM 12.00am TO 5.00pm

SUNDAY AND MONDAY 28TH & 29TH MAY

10.00am TO 5.00pm

EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS, PRINTS AND GREETING CARDS BY THE ART GROUP.

ALL EXIBITS ARE FOR SALE (CASH ONLY)

FREE CAR PARK REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE

on the Edge of the Corn

AMAZING SUMMER PICNIC CONCERTS RETURN TO CROMER HALL!

Cromer Times readers don’t miss this discount!

We have some exciting news for you…Cromer Hall’s beautiful outdoor summer concert series returns this summer but be quick to secure your tickets. This year revellers can enjoy two epic evening concerts. The Friday night show will celebrate Motown and 70s Disco!

The Saturday concert is all about The Legends of Rock. To make sure the evening goes with a bang you can bring your own picnic and alcohol

Friday night kicks off with an unmissable double bill – with Motown and the best 70s disco tracks of all time, Saturday is a rocker’s paradise with all the biggest rock anthems in one evening. You’ll love these full stage shows reliving the greatest hits. There really is no music sweeter than Motown. It is the ultimate celebration of the sweet sound of Hitsville and it is here! This stunning live show combines first class music together with slick choreography and an amazing band. You’ll be ‘Dancing On The Ceiling’ with songs from legendary artistes. This show is guaranteed to have you dancing ‘All Night Long.’

Following the Motown Show we go up a gear with non-stop Disco hits. The World's Most Explosive Disco Band, Uncle Funk's Disco Inferno, are the UK's top live disco band. Get ready for a winning set of disco classics as every song is a dance-floor filler.

On the Saturday it is a rockers paradise. Where were you when Bon Jovi was 'Livin’ on a Prayer'? Or when Prince was drenched in 'Purple Rain'? What about when the Eagles checked in to the 'Hotel California'? This show transports you back to the memories of hearing these iconic bands for the first time, celebrating the legendary members of The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame!

Come and relive the biggest rock anthems performed by some of the best musicians the UK has to offer. Performing hours of the biggest hits from across the decades, this concert will have you rocking under the stars!

If you book before 31st May 2021, you’ll have access to the SUPER EARLY BIRD tickets at just £29.99 for adults and £9.99 for 15-year-olds and under! Better still, make a real weekend of it and snap up our discounted weekend passes for just £49.99 for adults and £14.99 for 15-year-olds and under.

With an incredible line up on our outdoor stage, everyone will love this unforgettable weekend of live music. What’s more…you can bring your own picnic and alcohol. The Legends enshrines each star’s legacy allowing fans a chance, once again, to enjoy the majesty of these hugely popular music genres. Book quickly to ensure you get the best price tickets.

North Norfolk Open Studios is back again this spring for a third year and it is bigger than ever with 150 artists signed up to exhibit over a wider area than previously

The event will take place from Saturday 27th May until Sunday 4th June, coinciding with the half term and spring bank holiday

Details of participating artists, opening times and maps can be found on the excellent and very accessible new website: northnorfolkstudios co uk A brochure will also be available from early May in your local

libraries, shops and tourist offices

As before the artists have been organised into trails and this year there are seventeen trails covering an area from Castle Acre and Fakenham to Potter Heigham and Acle and all along the coast from Burnham Market to Happisburgh. Many of the trails are producing their own maps to make it easier for visitors to see several studios in succession if they wish All the artists will be offering original work for sale, and many also produce prints and cards

It’s a great opportunity to see what the artists in your area are up to and to buy directly from them without paying gallery commission

There will be a taster exhibition showing one piece of work by a selection of participating artists at The Old Workshop Gallery, Corpusty, NR11 6QP from 13th May - 4th June Open Weds - Sat 10 - 4 50, Sun 1 - 4 50 Bank Holiday Mon 10 - 2 30 It will be an opportunity to preview some of the work

and plan your studio visits

This year the Sheringham trail will include Julie Kathleen Childs and Carolyn Coe in Beeston Rd, Tracey Lees in Hooks Hill Rd, and Steven Paterson in Beeston Our trail will also include West Beckham this year, where Joannie Sandford Cook will open her studio at Sunset Cottage, and Sheringham artist Angie

Maddigan will be exhibiting with Lesley

Ash and Anna Cloutman at Camp Farm Camp Farm is just outside West Beckham and is a former World War 2 lookout post Some of the buildings from that time survive, and it’s close to the highest point in Norfolk

North Norfolk Studios co-operative was formed in 2020 and has held popular Open Studios events for the past two years. This year ’s Chair, Pia Henderson, said: “North Norfolk Studios is an artists’ co-operative teeming with talent This year we have new venues, new trails and therefore we are showcasing even more work It has been an honour to meet and engage with my fellow makers and experience the huge variety of artistic output North Norfolk offers I have had a rich and rewarding year, and I hope your visits will provide similar nourishment”

The artists are all looking forward to welcoming you to their studios again this year It’s a chance to meet artists and talk to them about their work, as well as to see what they have to offer and to buy from them directly

Pleasaunce Work Party Morning

Saturday May 20th

The Pleasaunce, Overstrand, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, once had 20 gardeners, now it has none! So, we’d love your help weeding and trimming the lovely, but extensive garden to keep it really enjoyable for all visitors Come for the whole morning or even an hour

Working any time between 9:30am and 12:45pm. (Bring some basic garden tools for working outside)

Cuppa and cake provided

Please let us know if you can come Jillian 579212

e: thepleasaunce@cehc org uk

Or Jess 01263 578230

e: jamstubenbord@gmail com

Brown of Sheringham

Baking back in time!

At Age Concern North Norfolk we cook around 40 meals per day for people in the day centre, the Lunch Club and for the Meals on Heels service. Our chef has the luxury of modern appliances and labour saving equipment although our kitchen is relatively small and we are planning to extend and refurbish the area in the next year once we have the funding

As part of our Reminiscence session, we stepped back in time to use kitchen tools that required a more hands on approach with weighing flour and butter on scales, mixing by hand and using wooden rolling pins to make some scones It was a very interactive session and everyone listened to an old Bakelite radio while concentrating on making the perfect scone

In building up our resources, we welcome donations of small items from the 50s and 60s to help us use the genuine articles in our reminiscence sessions although we do make use of the local library’s packs which are great conversation starters

Reminiscence involves sharing thoughts and feelings of everyone’s experiences to recall and reflect on important events within their lives The ability to recall and reflect helps older people to remember who they used to be in order to help them define their identity in the current moment.

The stories of the past provide a source of affirmation, hope, and a belief that their legacy will be preserved

For enquiries about any of our services, please contact Alison on 01263 821188.

Appeal for Volunteer Beach Wardens to Support Rare Wildlife

This spring, Norfolk Wildlife Trust is on the search for volunteer wardens to help protect and monitor rare birds at NWT Holme Dunes nature reserve, on the North Norfolk coast, and its neighbouring beaches

Over half of England’s most threatened breeding birds nest on the ground and for some, including ringed plover, little tern and oystercatcher, Norfolk’s coastline is a vital stronghold during the spring and summer After a long journey – in the case of little terns from Africa – the birds settle down on our coast to raise a family. During this

time, they face many challenges including disturbance, rising sea levels and predators

In the last 35 years, the population of ringed plovers in Norfolk has declined by a shocking 79 per cent, with just 123 pairs recorded in 2018 Norfolk is the most important county in the UK for nesting little terns In 2021 almost half of the UK population (roughly 691 pairs) of these birds were attempting to nest across the North and East of Norfolk Oystercatcher numbers are also dropping, seeing them join the little tern on the Amber

list of conservation concern

To help beach-nesting bird populations to recover, organisations such as Norfolk Wildlife Trust protect and monitor these avian tourists during their annual visit to our shores, with the support of volunteer beach wardens To help give these special birds enough space to raise their families Norfolk Wildlife Trust are keen for Holme Dunes beach visitors to understand the need to keep a distance from special fenced-off nesting areas on the beach, to be vigilant for the tiny chicks that may be feeding on the shoreline, and to keep their dogs under effective control

Tori Backham, Assistant Warden at NWT Holme Dunes, explains: “Our beach wardens act as guardians to our vulnerable beach-nesting birds They support our wildlife by patrolling the beaches, helping the public to understand the importance of looking after these special species, as well as recording bird behaviour and nesting activity

“This vital work would not be possible without the help of a band of friendly, enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers If you feel passionate about making a difference and you have some spare time to give, we’d love to hear from you It’s such an important job and an incredibly beautiful setting – there's really no better place to be!”

Norfolk Wildlife Trust are looking for people with a passion for wildlife who enjoy talking to the public The role doesn’t require you to have background knowledge of the birds and their behaviours as training will be provided by Norfolk Wildlife Trust.

For more information, visit www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/ volunteering or email Alan: alanm@norfolkwildlifetrust org uk

Oystercatcher and chick

Photo by Theo de Clermont

Outside the Wire

In March a group of ten veterans from North Norfolk Hub joined with a group of twenty veterans from the Norwich Hub for a First World War Battlefield Pilgrimage to the Ypres Salient in Belgium The Outside the Wire Charity, part of the Mathew Project, enabled the visit and Empire Battlefield Tours provided the guiding over four days

Places visited included the Tyne Cot cemetery, Hill 60, Passchendaele and the Menin Gate Memorial, where the names of over fifty-four thousand missing soldiers are inscribed on its walls. Since 1928 the last post has sounded here at 8 pm every night, 365 days of the year There was a break for the Second World War when it was played elsewhere The group took part in the service where a wreath was laid in respect of the fallen

Thanks go to Outside the Wire, Battlefield Tours and Maretts Chariots

A brilliant trip, the biggest one yet, everything ran really smoothly. Coach company and hotel could not be faulted, excellent battlefield guide

DO YOU NEED HELP?

If you have a living crisis, we can help you with

• Emergency Food Parcels • Accessing Local Agencies

•

• Your Energy Bills

North Norfolk Foodbank on 07826 376343

Email: info@northnorfolk.foodbank.org.uk

www.northnorfolk.foodbank.org.uk

The North Norfolk Veterans are planning their next pilgrimage for October to Normandy and are actively fund raising to support this venture

If you would like to help with fundraising, please contact Empirebattle@outlook com

North Norfolk Veterans Hub meets every Thursday 19 00 to 21 00 hrs at the man shed Wyndham Street, Sheringham. Veterans and Serving Military can come along for brew and chat, a friendly welcome awaits you

Menin Gate veterans group

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Dear Jo,

Further to our telephone conversation last week, please see the list of charities which benefit from the stamps sent to me by your readers:Alzheimer's Society, Against Breast Cancer, Autism Anglia, Age UK, Amnesty Internation Action for Conservation, Big C, Bone Cancer Research Trust, British Hedgehog Preservation Trust, Blythswood Care, Brainwave, Big life, Break, Barnardo’s, Brittle Bone Society, Born Free Foundation, BMS World Vision, Blood Cancer UK, Brain Tumour Research, Christian Aid, Combat Stress, Church Army, Cinnamon Trust, Children's Heart Federation, Children's Society, CRY (Care and Relief for the Young), Donkey Sanctuary Sidmouth, Deaf Association, EACH Children's Hospices, EAAA East Anglian Air Ambulance, Farms not Factory's, Go Beyond (was Chicks) for disadvantaged children, Grief Encounter, Guide Dogs for the Blind, Gurkha Welfare Trust, Headway, HCPT, Hillside Animal Sanctuary Frettenham/West Runton, Humane Research Trust, International Aid Trust, Kidney Care UK, Lupus UK, Leprosy Mission, Little Miracles, Lullaby Trust, Lily Foundation (Mitochondrial Disease), Marie Curie Cancer Care, Motor Neurone Disease Assoc, Meningitis Now, Meniere’s Society (tinnitus), NOWZAD - Dogs in Afghanistan, Orangutan Survival UK (New stamps only), Oxfam, Parkinson's UK, Priscilla Bacon Hospice, PACT, PDSA, Relate, RNLI, RSPCA, Redwings, Reaching the Unreached (India), Rethink Mental Illness, Sue Ryder, Scripture Union, Salvation Army, Samaritans, Sands (Neonatal/Stillbirth), Starlight Children's Foundation, Transform Trade (was Traidcraft Exchange), Tapping House Norfolk Hospice, Thrombosis UK, Vision Norfolk, Well Child, World Horse Welfare, Wells Community Hospital Trust, Young Lives V Cancer (used to be Click Sargent), Zambezi Mission, Zoological Society London (ZSL)

As you can see, the charities range from local to international and all needing support in these difficult times Donating used stamps is a great way of raising funds, costing the donor just a little time and the price of a stamp

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

My name and the address to send them to is: -

Miss Jayne Manning 111 Mill Road, Cromer, Norfolk NR27 0AD

Thank you

Hedgehog Haven

TM, pictured, has come into care with a nasty injury on one of his ears, left untreated it could then lead to serious infection.

This could have been caused by fighting with another hog or getting caught on something

Please be aware when gardening, just check the edges of longer grass for sleeping hogs

Lots of hogs who came in underweight over the winter have now been collected by their finders to be released back into the wild, hopefully to find a mate to help boost their dwindling numbers

As the National Hedgehog Awareness Week has clashed with the Coronation, we will be doing a Hedgehog Awareness Day a bit later on Saturday 27th May between 10am to 3pm at North Walsham Garden Centre, depending on the hogs in care, there might be one in attendance, but I cannot say for certain

Married Thai lady, late 50s, seeks Thai speaking lady for tea/coffee and conversation once or twice a month Living in Cromer but husband will transport further if necessary Please call: 07488 333054

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Are mirror wills right for us?

by Victoria Wells, Solicitor, Hayes + Storr

If you are married, in a civil partnership or cohabiting with a long term partner, and thinking of making or updating your will, you may have heard the expression ‘mirror wills’ and wonder if this would be suitable for you

Mirror wills are wills made by two or more people in identical or very similar terms –effectively mirroring each other ’s arrangements

For many couples, mirror wills may be the most appropriate option, but you should always check with a legal professional as some circumstances might mean that mirror wills are not the best approach for you.

What are mirror wills?

Mirror wills are used to ensure that everything you own passes according to the shared wishes of both parties A typical set up for mirror wills is for everything to pass to the surviving partner, and then after they die everything will pass to those people or charities that you both chose together

How are mirror wills used?

Mirror wills are particularly useful for those in second marriages or with children from previous relationships, as they help to ensure that both sides of the family are treated fairly and equally

If you decide to make separate wills and you do not mirror your wishes, any money or property passing to the survivor after the first death, will then ultimately pass according only to their wishes

Advantages of mirror wills

Mirror wills are useful to protect the interests of the survivor as well as the remaining family of the first person to die

For married couples and those in a civil partnership, mirror wills are also likely to be beneficial for the purpose of inheritance tax, as including each other as beneficiaries initially allows you to take advantage of the tax free allowances available

Disadvantages of mirror wills

Mirror wills do not come with any assurance that the survivor will not change their will, make a new will, or remarry following the first death

Before making your mirror wills, it is imperative that you completely trust one another to stick by any joint decisions you make once one of you is no longer alive As there is no legal obligation on the survivor to retain the terms of the mirror wills, they could simply make a new will leaving everything to beneficiaries of their own choosing, such as their own biological children As such, mirror

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wills might not be suitable if there is any element of distrust or if your families do not get along.

It is also important to note that any later marriage or civil partnership would automatically revoke the survivor ’s will As such, your jointly chosen beneficiaries could miss out even if this is not the survivor ’s intention. If the survivor does remarry, they should seek legal advice to ensure that their will continues to accurately reflect your joint wishes

How can we help?

Mirror wills are often a good option, but this is dependent on your individual circumstances, and you should seek legal advice before making any new will.

For further information, please contact Victoria Wells on 01263 825959 or email victoria wells@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

ROBERT

Top Tips with Toll Barn Vets - Exotic Birds (Part 3) - Health

As many birds are considered prey species they are adept at hiding illness This means that often by the time signs become obvious the bird has already been unwell for quite a while

To help keep our feathery friends in tip top condition it is worth looking out for:

• Signs your bird looks subdued and is not interacting as they normally would

• He or she has laboured breathing this is easiest to see by look for bobbing of the tail during breathing

• Feathers changes such as being fluffed up, dull, matted or there are missing feathers

• Signs of lethargy

• Lack of interest in food and toys

• Sitting at the bottom of the cage

• Change in the consistency or colour of faeces/droppings

It is a good idea to weigh your bird regularly as often weight loss or gain will be a subtle signs something isn’t right Birds can be trained to stand on an artificial perch on a set of scales, so are easy to weigh regularly with a little encouragement

Training your bird to take feeds rom a syringe can be a lifesaver when it comes to medicating them n the future, the less ndling and stress you put your k bird through the quicker they hopefully recover irds shouldn’t require routine worm or parasite treatment but if you’re worried, pop in a pooled sample (faeces collected from 3-5 days of droppings) so the vet can check to see if treatment is warranted. If your bird is itching, a trip to the vets to assess for external

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parasites is of benefit before treating ce the likelihood of medications

l Barn Vets has a dedicated highly skilled team that can help you with any health issues you and your feathered friend may stumble across.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any concerns on 01692 407126

Strand Club Report - April

What an interesting afternoon we had, listening to Tony Ship MBE, chairman of Cromer Carnival He became involved with the carnival in 1971 and agreed to be Chairman in 1985 This was supposed to be for just a few years, but 38 years later he is still Chairman Tony had many amusing, hair-raising or interesting tales to tell, some of which would never be allowed in our health and safety conscious present time He told us that the only time in 48 years that he missed the carnival parade was in 2000 when they decided to hold a return of the camel race. Thinking that the Bactrian camel, with its two humps, would be the safest bet he was soon to discover that this was not the case The camel got faster and faster

until he was no longer able to hang on, culminating in him ending on the ground with a broken arm and cracked pelvis, and narrowly being trampled by the following camel being ridden by the Vicar of Cromer, Revd David Hayden!

Tony then joined us for coffee and biscuits while members reminisced with him over their own memories of the popular and much-loved entry in the annual Cromer calendar

New members and visitors are always met with a warm welcome at our meetings on the second Wednesday of each month

The Strand Club, Overstrand in ‘The Barn’ at The White Horse Public House

Programme 2023

June 14th - Jackie Hudson ‘Friend or Foe’

July 12th - Annie Buxton ‘Sheringham Hall’

Overstrand Gardening Club Report

August 9th - Coffee Morning ‘in aid of MIND’

September 13th - Jacqui Palmer ‘Henry Blogg

Museum’

October 11th - Cream Tea

November 8th - Jackie Hudson ‘The Tale of Tom Hickathrift’

December 13th - Christmas Party

Enjoy Tea, coffee and biscuits and a chat with friends A raffle is also held

New members are always welcome

Members £2 00 per meeting Guests £3 00 per meeting

For further information please contact:

Jackie Hudson (Chairman) 01263 720866

Email: karatekween@hotmail com

Josie Dennis (Vice-Chairman) 01263 579748

Email: je.dennis@icloud.com

On Tuesday 4th April we were treated to an excellent and entertaining talk by Mr Andrew Sankey on the history of the cottage garden He explained the development of the garden plot and how various plants and herbs were introduced and used, starting with the early Saxon settlements, through the Tudor and Victorian times to today His stories and antidotes were great fun and had us all laughing and reminiscing, when looking back to childhood memories of gardens past.

Our next meeting on Tues 6th June at 2 30pm is Jane Steward, who has the national collection of Medlar trees and is talking on "The History of the Medlar" and bringing along some examples of the tasty produce she makes with them

New Members and visitors always welcome

New Members and visitors welcomed. For further enquires please contact the secretary; overstrandgardeningclub@gmail.com.

Weather Outlook

May will continue the mixed weather features of April and temperatures will only recover slowly but after mid-month we should start to see more sustained fair weather with temperatures more representative of the second half of May. June will continue the trend developing in the second half of May, but although by now the mass of cold air that built up over Arctic regions as early as August last year will be all but gone, any airstream coming down the North Sea across a still cold North Sea will certainly be noticeable

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Editor ’s Recipe

There’s nothing like sitting down with a cup of tea and a biscuit to unwind and de-stress It gets even better when you make your own biscuits This recipe beats shop bought biscuits by a mile and are so simple to make Not just to have with tea, they are a lovely addition to have with ice cream or, if you are feeling really decadent, you could sandwich them together with buttercream or jam for a teatime treat You will need 2 flat baking sheets lined with baking parchment and an electric hand mixer or stand mixer for best results You will also need a large piping bag and open star nozzle

Butter Biscuits

Makes approx 16 biscuits

Ingredients

200g butter, softened

100g icing sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ teaspoon salt

2 egg whites

290g plain flour

Cheeky Chickpeas!

For those of you who have never delved into the delights of chickpeas, here’s a great recipe to ease you in without too much of a shock This is so ridiculously easy to do, and so cheap, that I’m kicking myself for not trying it before! Needless to say, these savoury pancakes are now a regular fixture in our suppers and lunches Chickpea, or Besan / Gram flour, can be bought in most supermarkets, health food stores and delicatessens for between £1 and £2 only, and a little goes a long way You can make all sorts of interesting things with it, such as falafel or bhaji, but this recipe is by far the easiest way to make the most of a great ingredient The great thing about this is you can roll up anything you like in it and it will taste delicious; our favourite is bean chilli, which again is

Preheat your oven to 200C/180C fan/Gas 6

In a large bowl combine the butter, icing sugar, vanilla and salt with a spatula, then whisk together with an electric whisk for 3-4 minutes, scraping down the bowl midway to ensure everything is well mixed and fluffy (Whisking for this long makes the biscuits nice and crumbly) Add the 2 egg whites and whisk again until you have a smooth, creamy mixture (This will look curdled to begin with but keep going)

Next start adding the flour in 2-3 batches and fold in with a spatula until you have a soft and smooth dough Fill your piping bag with the dough and pipe it in rosettes onto your lined baking sheets, leaving space between each biscuit as they will spread in the oven.

Bake for about 12 minutes, until golden brown

Place on a wire rack to cool and firm up

Get the kettle on and enjoy!

cheap as chips and keeps for days in the fridge This is also gluten free for anyone who struggles with wheat and can be whipped up in no time at all for any unexpected vegans who might call round! I’ve added a little turmeric into the mix for a bit more flavour that works well with the filling, but feel free to leave it out; it works just as well without it

Savoury Chickpea Pancakes

1 cup chickpea flour

1 and ½ cups warm water

Pinch salt

Pinch pepper

½ tsp ground turmeric (optional)

A little oil

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Add all dry ingredients to a bowl and whisk in the water until it is all combined Leave to thicken for at least 15 minutes You will need a good non-stick pan for this to work well Brush a little oil into the bottom and heat the pan up on high. Whisk the batter again. Turn down to a medium high heat and pour in enough to cover the bottom of the pan Cook for approximately 3 mins, or until the underneath is starting to colour Using a large spatula, flip the pancake, and cook for a further 1 minute on the other side Put onto a warm plate and cover with a clean tea towel while you cook the rest (this recipe makes 3-4) Once they are all done, fill them with your favourite filling, roll up and munch!

Suggested fillings:

Make some simple guacamole which goes well with most fillings:

• Mash up a ripe avocado with a couple of good pinches of smoked paprika and garlic salt and squeeze half a lime over and mix well Spread some hummus down the middle, add guacamole, bean chilli, and top with diced salad, drizzle with a little mayo and roll

• Any leftover meat such as chicken, with chopped peppers, spring onions, halved cherry tomatoes and a drizzle of balsamic glaze

• Leave out the turmeric, and stuff with feta cheese, chopped salad, olives, fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar

• Fry up some chopped smoked bacon with chopped onion in a little oil and add in some chopped cooked new potatoes. Season well and add a little smoked paprika for a quick hash filling

• Fry up some minced beef and finely chopped onion, add in some chilli powder and smoked paprika and a tin of kidney beans for a quick filling Moisten with a little sweet chilli sauce

Carolyn Burn

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OLD AUDIO HI-FI SYSTEM OR SEPARATES OR COMMODORE/ BBC/ATARI COMPUTERS AND GAMES Record player, amp, CD, speakers or parts etc , valve radios, valve equipment, radio parts and valves - used/unused for collector Also unwanted record collections 07979 384246

WANTED

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

182990

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

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

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

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

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

Wanted, cottage style 3-piece suite 01263

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Wanted, paving slabs, can collect and remove for you, free of charge 01263

514130

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Massage table, manual lift, good condition, £40 Massage table, hydraulic lift, vgc, £100 01692 405997

Pale lilac Jacques Vert Jacket, worn once at wedding, size 18, £35 Also, fascinator and bag to match, price negotiable, 07853

233832

10 Phillips CD-RW 700MB discs and 2

Verbatim Hi-speed CD-RW 700MB discs new boxed/ in unopened wrappers £6 Unused, new, Samsung spp-2020 digital photo printer and new pack of Kodak photo paper (60 sheets 4x6 in) £25 ono Sheringham 01263 826347

Aluminium Scaffold Tower made by Loyal Scaffolding Ltd Super eDIY4 for Domestic/Light Duty, SWL 150 kg, £200 in Excellent condition - hardly used Collection only 01328 878608

Fridge Freezer, freestanding 50/50 Currys

‘Essentials’ in white, good clean working order, £80 ono 55x56x159cm 07923

267662

Valor dimension petrus electric fire, chrome and black, fits into fire surround, 2 heat settings, flame effect, remote control as new condition, cost over £450 new £85 ono, 07757 519475

Childrens steel framed slide 4 ft high with 7 ft plastic slide Free to good home Sheringham 01263 823632

Pine TV Cabinet to house up to 26” Screen 30 x 23 x 18 inches (L/H/W) Double doors with drop down door below with shelf Very good condition - can send photo £50 01263 519666

Ladies Raleigh bicycle, 5 gears, basket front and back, good condition £25 01692 406828

New single blond wood headboard, really lovely, £25 3 suede + polyester ladies winter coats, sizes 14 & 16, only £16, as new Brand new Mary Berry cookbook, £5 2 cream & gold table lamps, £5 01692 405663

Inland boating equipment, particularly relevant to canal cruising 2 good mooring stakes, 2 mooring hooks, 3 unused spliced mooring ropes, 6 assorted lock windlasses, pump-out, water filler, and anti-vandal lock security keys £35 the lot Holt 01263712810

Set of Gents Lawn Bowls, Thomas Taylor Size 3 complete with bag, net & measure £30 01263 513270

Golf Shoes Ladies Cotswold, size 5 Navy leather Brogue style, pimple sole, as new £10 00 Ladies FOOTJOY size 5 White pull on style, pimple sole brand new £10 00 Telephone after 6pm 01263 710616

M&S top quality lightweight dark charcoal suit, water/crease resistant suitable for travel Labels still on - never worn in protective cover Jacket 44"/short, regular fitTrousers 36" waist/29" leg Both items cost £200 - accept £100 o v n o (Sheringham) 01263 826275

Mark 2 Micra spares, mirrors, lead set, alternator £30 the lot New Sketchers work boots - safety toe caps size 11 £12 Armchair extends to 43" fabric seat wooden arms £15 Wheeled lockable suitcase £25 Memoirs HRH Duke of Windsor 1951, Times Atlas of the World 18" 11 5”, Last 2 million Years 12" x 9 5” All 3 £20 Large bag of electric cables, £20 01263 710067

Pure Chronos CD Series 2 DAB Radio/FM, mains, aux, black, remote £25 00 John Lewis portable Bluetooth Speaker, mains charger, £20 00 01263 512449

Shopping trolley, large, used once £20 01692 404436

Parkside crosscut multi-functional mitre saw (chop saw) Never used and still in box Cost £85, £50ono Honda Izzy 18inch rotary petrol mower, easy start Good condition Cost £350, £80ono 01263 838391

2 Leather settees 220cms long x 110cms wide, £150each or both for £200 North Walsham 01692 406360

Wheelchair for sale Good condition £35 00 Cromer 07769 901604

Men's Golf Gloves XL left hand, brand new, in packet £5 01263 826347

KS duvet 4 5 tog, polyester, £5, KS duvet 10 5 tog, goose down, £8, KS duvet cover + 2 pillowcases, pink floral, £5 Children’s toys (7) all working £10, P B Bear + P B Bear books (5), £8 All in vgc Pet & smoke-free home 01263 720973

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

Scandinavian dog pen £15 Large cat activity centre £10 Dyson Ball Animal vacuum DC41 with all accessories £30 (Holt) Phone before 12md or after 4pm 01263 479693

Bosch push cylinder hand mower, 38cm cut With grass box Model AHM38G £30 07486 123521

Golf Cage 10feet square, only 18 months use, steel poles, 3-way connectors, golf net with double back reinforcement, assembled for viewing Cost £350 will accept £75 ono 07464 114742

Greenhouse 6’ x 6’ one broken window Dismantle & collect from North Walsham £150 o n o 07557 271493

Still HS45 24-inch petrol hedge trimmer Hardly used, VGC Cost £219, £65 Ono 07759 371418

SEBO Upright Vacuum Cleaner Airbelt K1

Komfort Good Condition, Working Order, Accessories, Bags and Manual £50 01328 830886

Grey Caravan cover to fit Eldiss Avante 362 or caravan of similar size Good condition only used a few times £75 Sheringham 01263 823654

Men’s trousers for sale all never worn: - 1 pair Gurtex Mid Brown faint check, 44” waist L, polyester/wool, £10 1 pair Gurteen Mid Brown plain, 46” waist L, polyester/wool, £10 1 pair Gurtex Mid Grey plain, 46” waist L, polyester/wool, £10 Cromer 07788 629979

Bosch Rotak 37-14-Ergo electric lawnmower for sale Good working order £25 buyer collects Holt 01263 712407 or 07785 744798

Bellavista bath lift chair, fits most baths, in nice clean condition £60 cash 01263 822241

Nikon D3300 SLR Digital camera with latest Nikon AF-P 18-55mm VR lens Silicon body protection jacket and CCS premium holster case All mint, boxed £280 01692 500776

Humane wire rat/squirrel trap Used only once £4 Holt 01263 712810

Set of 8 exhibition panels with carry case Cost £350; selling for £99 Set of 4 panels and poles with carry case £45 Lovely little guitar, colour blue, would be great for a learner £10 2 x 2 5L cans of Dulux for walls and ceilings, Matt, Tuscan, terracotta £15 for the two Solar pump dog Fountain, £5 Buyer collects but can deliver depending on location 07432 629288

Free to collect North Walsham 4ft (small double) mattress new and unused Denim blue colour Surplus to requirements

07969 905756

Savic dog crates, all grey, used, with trays and cushions XX large 117cm £60 Large 91cm, with partition, £35 Large sloping front travel crate 91cm £35 01263 515539

Free, surplus/unused sandstone paving slabs, Mixed Sizes 8X 60cmx60cm, 6 X 90cmx60cm, 21x30cmX30cm, 4 X 60cm X30cm Sheringham 0779 1274059

Set of sturdy cane conservatory furniture2 chairs, settee and occasional table, very good condition £75 ono Z Bed free Can’t deliver Cromer 01263 519518

Steam cleaner Polti Vaporetto 2400 Good working order with accessories £50 01328 830886

Autoform Prestige top box Grey 320 litres capacity lockable complete with fittings £75 00 North Walsham 01692 404928

White 2-seater leather sofa in very good condition £150 2 black iron planters for under the windows to include a roll of coir for filling £10 for both Grey long padded winter coat with hood only worn once size 14 / 16 £8 13 5 duvet for a super king size bed only on bed for 3 days £ 8 01263

822934

Bosch AHM 38G manual lawn mower with grass box Good condition, hardly used Suitable for small garden Buyer collects (Bodham), £30 ono 01263 588542

Lawnmower Honda izy easy start petrol mower vgc £120 ono 01263 838272

Golf Shoes boxed new Ladies ECCO size 6 (39) white Men's Adizero Size 9 (44) White £ 30 a pair ono Golf carry bags, clubs & Powercaddy electric trolley lithium battery & charger, offers Large pale cream rug 8 ft x 5 ft (Next) perfect condition in situ too large for room £ 35 o n o 01692 402274

Office chair with arms Swivels and has castors Fully adjustable Blue seat and back Very good condition £35 Holt 01263 713334

36-inch Crufts brand dog crate, two doors and removable black base Buyer collects £20 Interior pocket sprung mattress style orthopaedic dog bed by George Barclay 38” x 27” x 4” Clean condition scarcely used Buyer collects £20 07796 615211 6 Red cotton cushion covers, clean & hardly used £10 01263 826347

MacCullock rotary petrol mower 625 21'‘ 53cm power drive 4 wheels with grass box, easy starter, new blade, no longer required £50 Chain saw petrol with oils worked when last used a long time ago, so TLC needed £10 Electrolux floor polisher with brushes £10 Sheringham 07402512468

A number of aluminium coin cases with various sized inserts Good condition £10 each 07813 634050

Hardwood coffee table, hexagon shape with glass top, good condition, £20 ono 01692 407579

Powerbase 1600W electric lawnmower, only used 6 times as no longer have grass, £50 07849 670550

Garden composter, large never used, buyer collects from Hindolveston £10 00, Ladies Berghaus walking boots navy good condition size 6 £10 00, Black cast wall mounted garden trough ideal for bedding plants £10 00 good condition, Mens XL waterproof all in one motorbike suit navy/black 42/44 chest £10 00 hardly worn 01263 836762

Kiddicare Baby Weavers, Feast highchair Includes basket for collecting dropped food scraps User guide Lightly used for grandchildren visits only £25 07961 415418

Two dual electric rise and recline chairs for sale, ex Oak Furniture Land coloured cream fleck good condition £50 each, buyer collects Exercise bike, brand new, never used, £40 01328 856622 or 07498 752318

Full set HP printer ink cartridges 950XL black,951XL cyan, yellow, magenta £100 0 call 01263 711 864

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Two wardrobes £40 each or £70 for both, ring after 6 pm, please (01263) 823358

Edging shears, £10 Watering can, £4 Hoe, £12 Step ladder, £14 Dustbin with lid, £9 Pan tiles, £14 Frog and hedgehog garden ornaments, £10 Mountain bike, £75 Leisure Rangemaster electric, £150

01362 688280

M&S Brown jeggings, size 12 excellent condition, £10-00 Two Stag patterned lampshades, £10-00each Call evenings, 01263 710011

Ikea Beech finish wardrobe for sale Size 600 cm tall x 100 cm wide x” 61 cm deep (6ft 6” x 3ft 3” x 2ft) with top shelf and hanging rail and lower shelf with drawer Photos available £60 ono Holt 01263

713792 / 07789 515985

Milenco aluminium double caravan step £20 40 litres Aquaroll water carrier with handle £20 07776 168275

Corsa spare wheel 185/70R14 c/w jack & brace, £50 Claude Butler adult mountain Bike removable front wheel, vgc, c/w stand/lock/helmet etc £125 00 Holt 01263

711680

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Universal women ` s mountain bike, suit teenager/adult, in excellent condition, little used £75 Childs cycle helmet, still in box £5 Brown bowling shoes, size 7 in man ` s and woman s, vgc, £5 each pair, Sheringham 01263 824211

Black velvet evening dress Full length, long sleeves, beaded bodice, size 18

Worn only once £40 00 01263 512449

Water softener salt tablets, Aquasol 25KGs bags (4 and a half) £35 Less than half price Holt 01263 710099

Tumble dryer, Indesit, good condition, no need to ventilate £50 01263 511132

Campervan fre standing drive away awning by Royal, good condition, grey and blue, includes groundsheet pegs, £120 VW Camper buddybox, genuine Westfalia, with seat cushion, £120 01263 734444

Ladies and gents multi-geared bikes, vgc, first to see will buy, only £50 for both 01263 837569

Hoover ‘Hetty’ Numatic complete + extra bag, only used twice, £70 2-seater sofa, grey with small wooden feet, good condition, £50 01263 715668

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

Ideal starter set/holiday home Eternal Beau tableware, cutlery, glassware etc Excellent condition 66 plus pieces Photos available Collect from Holt £45 ono 01263 715568

Double mattress, in vgc, hardly used £40 01263 825773

Aluminium 10’ x 6’ greenhouse with metal staging and automatic vents in excellent clean condition Buyer collects Reasonable offer accepted 07877 033660 Spear & Jackson battery mower and Strimmer, complete with 2 rechargeable batteries Only used for latter part of last year, surplus to requirements Excellent condition £110 ono Holt 01263 586011 or 07788624765

Single adjustable bed, Aldiss, v g c hardly used comes with free duvet and bed linen, £85 01263 649376

Six hardback books all on Princess Diana, fully illustrated, as new, £20 ono Red mosaic tiled mirror, £5 Lunar black croc style/pattern handbag, as new, £10 Lunar white flat sandals, size 6 unworn, £5 01263 517196

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Sheringham & District Branch of the Royal Air Forces Association have a change in their committee line-up John Toye from Sustead has joined the team as Secretary and is currently rolling out some changes which should appeal to existing and possible new members Or see us at: https://branch rafa org uk/sheringham-district/

The Branch continues to hold regular coffee mornings to which all are welcome If you, or family members are ex-Royal Air Force you would be most welcome to join us, details from: John Toye at johntoye56@gmail com - 1 New Cottages, Sustead, NR11 8RU

Three Just Men – L to R: John Toye (Secretary) – Jack Broughton (Treasurer) – John Blakeley (Chairman)

Is your Tattoo stopping you from moving forward in life?

Would you like to have it removed in a painless, scar less way with the latest technology? Fractional laser Tattoo removal and other new developments are here.

In many parts of the world greater than 15% of adults have tattoos

It is estimated that 50% of those receiving tattoos will want to have them removed within 10 years of their application Tattoos can have negative associations and can be a hindrance in obtaining certain jobs

Coltishall Clinic have announced the arrival of new high powered lasers

Now we have added another fractional Q-switched Nd-Yag laser ‘ the

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gold-standard tattoo removal laser’ which will help us remove most colours in tattoos, but also treat people with deeper pigmentation and sun spots” What methods of Tattoo Removal are available?

We must stress that older methods of tattoo removal are now outdated and have been replaced by better technology These methods included dermabrasion, chemical peels, destruction of tattoo ink by various forms of injectable substances These methods used to remove the part of skin with the tattoo! The results were less than desirable due to unacceptable scarring and poor cosmetic outcome

Why are Q switched Tattoo Removal lasers so good?

Q switched lasers produce very high powered and short nanosecond [one billionth of a second] pulses of light that shatter and disperse pigment particles without damaging the skin Consequently ink particles are removed and surrounding skin is not damaged This dramatically reduces the risk of scarring We have 5 dedicated lasers for this

What is fractional Laser Tattoo Removal treatment?

This is the newest technology that allows us to drill microscopic holes in the tattoo allowing for much better ink clearance

Is the Laser Tattoo Removal treatment permanent?

Yes Doctors and Laser therapists at the Coltishall Clinic have many years experience with IPL and lasers. We specialise in ‘no downtime’ gentle laser facials to more invasive laser resurfacing procedures and ‘knifeless’ laser surgery for lumps, bumps and skin tags in addition to botox, dermal fillers, leg vein treatments and full range of cosmetic surgery

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THIS ISSUE’S PUZZLES

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

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

The Coronation of Chales III was on May 6th

This issue’s word search theme is ‘Coronations Past and Present’ Between FOUR and TWELVE letters. One or more words.There are 10 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 6 9 9 8

The FALLEN PUZZLE answers were:

EASTER IS MEANT TO BE A SYMBOL OF HOPE, RENEWAL, AND NEW LIFE.

JANINE DI GIOVANNI

and

THAT IS ONE GOOD THING ABOUT THIS WORLD; THERE ARE ALWAYS SURE TO BE

19 8 11 4 12 6 = 54

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

MORE SPRINGS. L.M. MONTGOMERY

The ‘Easter’ themed words featured in last issue’s CHRONICLE WORDSEARCH were:

EASTEREGG

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The safest method of ear wax removal is by professional micro-suction.

ECHO Ear Care is a new service, which is now available in Holt Consulting Rooms for clinic appointments.

Home visits also available.

Professional Advanced Nurse Practitioners Mari-Anne Jones & Debbie Perez Selsky

Rental evictions increase following lockdown lift

Lizzie Skinner

Landlord possession actions were halted when the country went into lockdown in March 2020 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, with the aim of easing the financial pressure on struggling families and individuals.

Following the lift on restrictions, the number of tenants evicted from private rented homes across England has seen a peak, although figures are still falling short of pre-pandemic levels Shelter, a charity which provides housing support, has reported that in England 1 in 12 private renters find themselves under the threat of an eviction with 1 in 4 renters consistently struggling to pay their rent

The current cost of living crisis has impacted not only on tenants but landlords who are finding themselves under financial pressure

With interest rates on mortgages increasing, homeowners are facing higher costs Tenants may find themselves in situations where their landlords are wanting to increase their rent

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Legally landlords can only do this in certain situations or where the tenant agrees to the rise in rent. It is possible for a tenant to challenge or even refuse the rent increase

In the UK, eviction is a classed as a civil process whereby a landlord can legally remove a tenant from a rental property This process can take a few months and landlords will have to give notice to their tenant of the planned eviction The amount of notice that a landlord is required to give to the tenant will vary depending on the type of tenancy agreement in place.

What can you do if you do not agree with the increase in rent?

If you do not wish to agree to the rent increase demanded by your landlord, the initial approach that you can take is to seek to negotiate with them Try to reach an agreement on a lower rental figure by writing to them and clearly identifying the sum that you feel would be reasonable and are willing to pay If the attempt to reach an agreement by negotiation fails and you find yourself in a position facing eviction you should seek legal advice A legal professional will be able to advise you of your rights as a tenant and can help you to challenge the proceedings

Article by Lizzie Skinner, Trainee Solicitor, North Walsham Branch

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North Norfolk Vikings Swimming Club had considerable success when they achieved twentyeight medals and seventy-one personal best times at a gala hosted by the Norwich Swan Club at the UEA Sports Park

Emily Morton left a weekend of competition with a magnificent seven medals across a broad spectrum of events and has already established herself as an accomplished County Swimmer. Of the seven medals it was her silver in the 400m freestyle in which she was magnanimous Emily completed the swim in 5 05:32 00 only split seconds outside the gold, and in a close race throughout The 14-year-old added three more silvers when she went 35.18 for the 50m butterfly, 1 19 65 over the 100m and in the 200m freestyle she touched in 2:20 65

Rebecca Burrows also had success in the 400m freestyle when she won silver in 5 44 79 in a different age group and went on to achieved two bronze medals The 200m backstroke (2 55 81)) and the 200m freestyle in 2 47 72 respectively The Broadland High School student swam a personal best on each outing. Maisie Fagan also improved when she went seven seconds better at the end of the 200m freestyle The 15-year-old finished in 2:43 45 to gain a silver adjacent to the bronze won by Rebecca in the same event.

It was also over 200m when 11-year-old Reuben Seaman claimed his silver in the breaststroke in 4 03 38 George Edridge from Tunstead achieved silver medal over the 400m freestyle when the 13-yearold finished in 5.30.56. and

Sheringham and District Ramblers Group Walks – May to June

Wednesday 17th May: 5 mile walk commencing from Gresham Village School with parents' free car park led by Graham and Brenda (01263 570084)

Sunday 21st May: currently no walk, please check website for late addition

Wednesday 31st May: 4 mile walk commencing from Upper Sheringham Village Hall with a car park donation please Led by Mike and Jane (01263824885 or 07845236964)

Sunday June 4th: 5 6 mile walk commencing

from Beeston Regis, near Beeston Hall school with free car parking opposite cottages Led by Stuart and Geoff (01263823818 or 07818453379)

Wednesday June 14th: 5 5 mile walk commencing from Itteringham Village Hall with a car park donation please Led by Graham (07957813862)

Sunday 18th June 8 8 mile walk commencing from Buxton Station with free car park Led by Gordon (01263 502052 or 07788291221)

Cromer Tides

in the 200m, he achieved a bronze in 2 32 03 improving by ten seconds on both swims Vikings train at the Victory Pool, North Walsham and at Sheringham Reef. To join, e-mail them for a free try out info@norfolkvikings.co.uk

Viking Team at the gala Photo: Viking Club

Marrams Bowls Club News from the Club House

We started bowling at Cromer Marrams, on the Runton Road (next to the Blue Sky Café), on Friday 7th April The following day there were over 20 members taking part in the first Spoon Drive We have had a further 3 Spoon drives, all well attended Andrew H was winner of 2 of them with Nigel C second Not doing quite so well were Tony B and Chris H!

Our first friendly was against the Newark Town BC tourists and resulted in a 90-50 shot victory, 3 rinks to 1 Top rink for Cromer was Bob A, Gordon G and Steve H

The green has been playing very well despite the damage inflicted by persons unknown First it was ‘attacked’ with a sharp implement and divots made This was followed recently by individuals sliding on the green and digging their heels deeply into the surface (13 times!) If anyone has information about the culprits, it would be most welcome In the meantime, the police have been informed and CCTV may be installed

All the fixtures are ready to be played in 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

Several new bowlers have joined us for the new season There are club matches afternoons, evenings

and weekends 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?! We have introduced ‘Club Time Bowls’ sessions on a Monday afternoon, Wednesday morning and Friday evening which have given more members the opportunity to play socially

If you are not sure you wish to be involved as a club member, then the green is available for local residents and visitors to play, as and when open between 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 looking forward to welcoming you this season

FREE SESSION! As part of Bowls England ‘Bowls Big Weekend’ we will offer everyone a free play on Friday 26th May 6 30pm-8 30pm and Monday 29th May 10 00am-12 00pm and 2 00pm-4 00pm Turn up and have a little go You’ll get hooked and find out how friendly we are! More information from the contact details

The winter short mat bowls season is over, with Bob A winning the league and cup double

Congratulations to him and to the top lady, Gay B Trophies were presented at a gathering of members, with lovely cakes provided by the refreshment ladies Many thanks to them The club bar is open every Friday from 7pm for members and visitors Drinks at club prices!

Please come and support at the forthcoming fixtures:

Sun 14 May 2 00 Kings Lynn (Friendly), Tues 16 May 6 45 Holt (Fed), Wed 17 May 6 30 Sheringham Morley (NBA), Thurs 18 May

2 00 Suffield Park (NANSA), Sun 21 May

2 00 West Runton (Friendly), Tues 23 May

6 45 Cawston (Fed), Thurs 25 May 6 30 County

Arts (Lord Fermoy Cup), Sun 28 May 2 00 Ladies v

Gentlemen (Club), Tues 30 May 6 45 Swanton

Abbott (Fed), Wed 31 May 6 30 Lakeside Pilgrims (NBA), Thurs 1 June 2 00 Smallburgh and Dilham (NANSA), Sun 4 June 2 00 Aldiss Park (Friendly), Thurs 8 June 2 00 Holt (NANSA)

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

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