North Walsham Times 513

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Issue no 513 February 25th 2017

Yesterday’s Love and Laughter and now Yesterday’s Hearts and Homes

Did you know that there are two new books available set in a village not so very far from where you live?

The first one, Yesterday’s Love and Laughter, appeared about a year ago and is set in the 1950s and tells the tale of people who we all know. There is a young farm-worker who lives alone in a tied cottage until his sister comes to live with him. She is not easy to live with but, as usual, the days pass. He works on a small farm along with his workmates and it is fascinating to read about the kind of work that farm-workers did about 60 years ago.

We pass a year on the farm and see the pattern of the changing seasons. Changes also take place in the home and these are easier to live with.

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Yesterday’s Love and Laughter Get on board with the RNLI in and now Yesterday’s Hearts Happisburgh – they’re recruiting and Homes lifesaving volunteers now!

Continued from front cover...

This book was enjoyed by many people and so more copies of this are now available. Having read it, there are many who wanted to know how the people in it got on and so a brand new book, Yesterday’s Hearts and Homes, will soon be available.

But don’t miss the first one.

Geoffrey Dixon, the author was born in a nearby village and lives nearby as he has retired locally. He has enjoyed an exciting and interesting career that has taken him to different parts of the county and country and indeed in countries far away. But his roots were so firmly planted in 1935 in a village near here that they cannot be pulled up. In his early years as the son of a smallholder, work on the fields and with the pigs and chickens was a natural and expected part of life and so time and memory remove any barriers to him revisiting places and faces of yesterday.

Both books will shortly be available in a shop near you now. If you do buy one, Geoffrey trusts that you will enjoy these gentle but interesting, crime-free but exciting, stories. If you are new to these books, it is important to read Yesterday’s Loves and Laughter first. If you buy both you have a treat in store for these dark winter nights.

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VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR RIDING WITH THE DISABLED

We are friendly groups who meet either Tuesday or Wednesday mornings 9.30am to noon during term time at Squirrel Wood Riding School, Weybourne.

For further information please contact Pamela, 01263 712192 or Gwynneth 01263 823188.

Volunteers from Happisburgh lifeboat station are looking for new crew members and shop volunteers to be part of their life saving team and are inviting you to one of two recruitment open days on Saturday 18 March and Tuesday 28 March.

The RNLI at Happisburgh is calling for people from all walks of life to help crew the lifeboats and assist with launch and recovery when they go on service. Charlotte Siely, one of the Helms at Happisburgh, is keen to stress that you don’t need to have sea-going experience to get involved with the RNLI.

She explained ‘Only 10 per cent of the RNLI’s new recruits come with professional maritime experience. Our lifeboat women and men come from all backgrounds.

‘We are looking for anyone aged 17 years and over who is living or working within 10 minutes of the lifeboat station. You need to be willing to volunteer some of your free time to join, which is what I believe to be one of the most exhilarating and rewarding voluntary services that is out there.’

The RNLI provides fantastic training to turn ordinary people into lifesavers and by volunteering; people will gain great experience, knowledge and skills.

For those who don’t want to get involved on the lifeboats, there are other support and fundraising opportunities with the RNLI in Happisburgh, including assisting with events, helping with publicity and selling souvenirs in the shop.

If you are interested in volunteering for the RNLI, you are invited to call in to the upcoming recruitment events at the lifeboat station in Happisburgh on Saturday 18 March anytime between 10am and 2pm or on Tuesday 28 March anytime between 6pm and 8pm. If you can’t make either of these events, please contact the station on happisburgh@rnli.org.uk or by calling 07901 891647.

Come and have a brew with the crew, a chat about what they do, have a tour of the lifeboat station and find out how you can help.

Worstead 'Tigers Tea'

Worstead Pre-schoolers have been looking at the book the 'Tiger Who Came To Tea' by Judith Kerr. They decided to ask their families to their very own café. They made sandwiches, served drinks and cake, washed up and even used the till to obtain some tips! A lovely time was had by all.

If you would like to visit pre-school with a view to your child starting or put them on our waiting list, please telephone Sue or Paula on 01692 535692, or visit our website: www.worsteadpreschool.co.uk

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At its meeting on Wednesday 1 February, North Norfolk Speakers Club was chartered under the affiliation of the Association of Speakers Clubs (ASC), a UK based group of speaking clubs www.speakersclubs.uk

NNSC welcomed ASC Past National President Lindsay Dutch, from

Aylsham Burns Night Supper

Burns Night Supper with a difference was organised by Cittaslow Aylsham and Slow Food Aylsham at the end of January. While most of the evening followed the timehonoured pattern, the Address to the Haggis was performed by local lady, Grizelda Tyler who, with her Sottish ancestry, added a female dimension to Alan O’Rourke Immortal Memory Alan O’Rourke proposed a toast to the a traditionally male event. immortal memory of Robbie Burns The customary menu of Haggis, Neeps & Tatties was supplemented by cottage pie for those whose taste does not extend to the mighty Scottish dish but everybody agreed that the dessert of Cranachan (whipped cream, oats, raspberries and a dash of whisky) was a great finale to a delicious meal.

Over 60 diners enjoyed the evening with proceeds going to support the work of Slow Food and Cittaslow in the town, including the annual Food Festival and summer cooking demonstrations in the Market Place as well as other, non-food-related activities.

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York Speakers Club, to the meeting, who presented the club with its Charter of Affiliation and a very entertaining evening ensued.

"I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. It was my great honour to present this Charter to North Norfolk Speakers Club and welcome its members to the Association of Speakers Clubs.

I look forward to the clubs continuing success", he said.

President of North Norfolk Speakers

"The Association of Speakers Clubs Club Stuart Richards (left) receiving the ASC Charter of Membership from provides for the educational and Lindsay Dutch, Past National President developmental needs of our club of the Association of Speakers Clubs and offers exceedingly good resources that will enable us to continue to fulfil our aims of advancing the speaking skills and confidence of our members. I relish the opportunity to lead North Norfolk Speakers Club in this exciting new direction" said President Stuart Richards.

If you would like to improve your speaking skills and confidence, please join us on alternate Wednesdays, 6.45pm at North Walsham High School, Spenser Ave.

For further information please visit www.nnsc.co.uk , email northnorfolkspeakersclub@gmail.com, or tel. Jo 01692 405946.

Guests and new members are always very welcome.

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North Norfolk Chorale : Wed 7.30 – 9.30 pm Methodist Church, Grammar School Road, North Walsham for part singing – all voices welcome. Contact: Rosemary Jackson 01603 279541 – email : rosemary.a.jackson@gmail.com.

Nth Walsham Hockey Club – based at the artificial pitch at Cromer Sports Centre. Training – Women & Men Mon 7.30-9.00, Under 15s/U13s Mon 6.30-7.30. Under 11s Fri 5-6 at North Walsham Sports Hall. For info ring Jo Todd (01692) 404440 and Chris Wilde (01263) 721120. www.northwalshamhockey.co.uk Arthritis Care meet in Community Centre on 3rd Thurs of every month at 2.30pm. Everybody always welcome.

Nth Walsham Young Farmers Club meets Tue 7.30pm at Rossi’s Sports Centre. Contact 01603 731307 Diabetes UK North Norfolk Voluntary Group meets on the fourth Thursday of each month (except December) at Cromer Methodist Church Hall at 7.30pm. Varied programme of speakers - meetings open to everyone.

Further info contact Jackie or David on 01692 405492.

Royal British Legion North Walsham Branch meetings in the Community Centre at 12.30pm with lunch provided on 2 March, 1 June, 7 September, 2 November and 7 December 2016. Carers, Spouses or Partners are welcome to attend. Please bring raffle prize to help offset the cost of lunch. Contact: 01692 406501.

Cash Bingo every Sun at 7.30pm and Whist Drives every Tue, Wed & Fri 1.45pm at Mundesley Bowls Club, Pavilion, Northfields, High St, Mundesley. All welcome.

North Walsham Market Cross W.I. meet every second Wed of month at St. Nicholas Room. New start time 7.30pm North Walsham & District WI have moved to the St Nicholas room for all future meetings. Visitors welcome to our meetings that take place the first Tuesday in the month at 2pm and finish 4pm. Any queries please contact our Secretary on 01692 402426 New Life Church meet at N Walsham Community Centre at 10.30am, please feel very free to join us! More details at www.newlifenorthwalsham.com or call 01692 406050 North Walsham & District Historical Society meet on the first Thursday of each month at 7 30pm in the St Benet’s Hall. Speakers talk on a variety of historic topics, generally of local interest. Visitors are always welcome The Salvation Army, Hall Lane, North Walsham, NR28 9DT - Sunday Family Worship at 10am, Special afternoon meetings as advertised, Mondays 'Army Bears' (parents & toddlers) 9.30am, Lunch Club 12.30pm, Friendship Club 1.45pm, CLIC (ages 7-12) 4.30pm, Thursdays 9.30am 11.30am, Coffee morning & Sale 1.45pm(1st & 3rd weeks) - for more info contact Major Richard Durrant on 01692 652263 or richard.durrant@salvationarmy.org.uk Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity (SANDS) support meeting for parents/families. 3rd Thursday every month 7.30pm at the Friendship Hall in Aylsham. Check website for further info www.norfolksands.org.uk North Walsham Spiritualist Centre 6.30pm - 8pm every Sunday in the St John's Ambulance Hall, Bacton Road, North Walsham. All welcome.

North Walsham & District Horticultural Society ‘Gardeners Club’ 3rd Thurs each month in Jubilee Room, NW Com Centre 7.30pm. Mrs M Marjoram 01692 402808 North Norfolk Speaker's Club every other Wed 6.45pm at N Walsham High School, Spenser Avenue. www.nnsc.co.uk, northnorfolkspeakersclub@gmail.com or Jo 01692 405946 North Walsham & District Lions Club Bingo every Wednesday evening at the Community Centre New Rd North Walsham - eyes down at 8pm. Contact Lion Elize Wheeler (Secretary) on 01692 219459 or 07788 940909’ W.E.A. Tuesdays at North Walsham Community Centre 10-11.45am. Contact Eric Craker on 01692 405651.

North Norfolk Social Centre for the Blind 1st Thursday of every month (except January) in the Main Hall of North Walsham Community Centre 2pm to 4pm. Entertainment plus tea and cakes. Transport can be arranged.

For further info tel: Jean Stockdale on 01692 402562.

Mundesley Community Choir meet Tuesday at 7.30pm at Mundesley Methodist Church, Cromer Road, Mundesley. New members always welcome - male and female. Further details: Janet on 01263 722022’ Cornerstone Church - Meeting in the main hall of Millfield School, Recreation Road, North Walsham, every Sunday at 10.30am. - a warm welcome to all.

Visit www.cornerstonechurchnw.org.uk 07913515072 Nth Walsham Countrysiders Club for young people aged 10-16 meet fortnightly on Thur 7 - 8.30pm at North Walsham Youth Centre. Contact 01603 731307 North Walsham Congregational Church, Cromer Road, every Sunday at 10.30am Morning Worship, Holy Communion on 1st Sunday of month, coffee after all services.

Monday – Welcome Fellowship at 2.30pm, Sept to May followed by tea and chat. All Welcome Girlguiding - Rainbows Tues evenings. Brownies (4 Packs) Mon/Tue/Wed/Thur evenings. Guides (2 Patrols) Tue/Wed evenings. Rangers Tue evening.

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For more information tel: 01692 405828 evenings only or 01692 406644 evenings only.

U3A (University of the Third Age) Nth Walsham 1st Fri of month 2.30pm Roman Catholic Church Hall on Kings Loke Rd Nth Walsham. Members admission is free.

Non-members welcome to attend, entrance fee £2.

Details from Membership Secretary Marilyn Nevill 01263 721570 See U3A website at www.u3a.org.uk Voyager is a community group for adults meets in the St. Nicholas Room North Walsham, every Wednesday.

The day is in 3 parts, 10am – 12noon for informal activities and refreshments. 2 course lunch at 12 (book by 11.45am), afternoon session begins at 2pm with different activities . Contact Linda 07541 795133 North Walsham Judo Club North Walsham Judo Club meet on a Tuesday from 7pm to 9pm and on a Friday 6.30pm to 7.30pm under 8 years and beginners, 7.30pm to 8.30pm Juniors with Yellow Tabs and above and 8.30pm to 9.30pm High Juniors and Seniors. New members welcome. Tel: (01263) 579345 for details St Nicholas Mothers' Union meets every second Tuesday of month at 2.30pm in the St Nicholas Room for Faith, Fellowship and Fun. A warm welcome awaits.

For further information tel: 01692 406566 Tenpin Bowling Trios League 7pm every Monday at Strikers North Walsham. New teams of any standard welcome. Call Dave on 01692 403742 for details Pram Service Meeting in St Nicholas Church North Walsham 2nd Thursday of each month 2pm. Songs, activities, stories & refreshments. All under 5s welcome.

Contact 01692 402506 for details.

Tea Cakes, join us for tea, cake and chat first Thurs each month 2 - 4.pm in St Nicholas Room, behind the church Brite Sprites baby and toddler group at the Congregational Church Hall, Cromer Rd, N Walsham on Tuesdays 9.30 till 11.30am (£1.50 per adult & child - 50p for extra siblings).

Bridge Club at the Community Centre, North Walsham Mondays 6.45pm. Tel 01263 722290 North Walsham & District Childminding Group meet at Kingfisher Kids Club from 9.30 - 11.30. Drop in Session.

All Childminders welcome. Call 07796638020 for details Yoga for Pregnancy Group. Fridays 11am – 12.30pm in the Roman Catholic Church Hall, North Walsham. More details from 01692 407537 Quakers. Friends Meeting House, Mundesley Road, near Swafield. Meeting for worship Sundays 10.30am.

Millfield Pre-School offers All-Day and Sessional Care (am or pm), Mon-Fri 08.30 - 3.30 (term time). From 2.5 years old. Funding for 3 & 4 year olds. Childcare Vouchers accepted. Ofsted Registered. Qualified Staff. For more information call Rachel or Jane on 01692 406378 North Walsham Air Training Corps - Monday and Thursday evenings 19.00 - 21.30 Manor Road Junior School, North Walsham. Open to girls and boys aged 13 - 18. For further information contact 01692 503033 (parade nights only Mon & Thurs) North Walsham New Road Bowls & Snooker Club.

New members welcome. Bowls season starts in April.

Snooker played all year round. Membership Sec Mrs A Wilkinson 01692 500710 & Mr R Ullman 01692 630997.

The Rotary Club of North Walsham meets every Monday at The Scarborough Hill Hotel, Old Yarmouth Road, North Walsham, NR28 9NA . Further info from Secretary Richard Walker on 01263 722401. Please note we are a dual gender club Royal Air Forces Association North Walsham Branch meet at The Bluebell Public House, Bacton Road, North Walsham on the first Tuesday of every month 7.30pm Baby & Toddler groups at Kingfisher Kids Club The sessions are play based with the opportunity to get together, have a coffee and chat with other mums, dads and carers. Mon - Story Cafe – 9am – 10.30am £1.50/child. Wed - Music Group – 9am – 10am £1/child.

Fri - Baby & Toddler group – 9am – 11.30am £2.50/family.

Drop in basis - Term time only - first session FREE Parkinson UK, Aylsham & North Walsham Support Group.

Meet second Tues each month 10.30-12.30 at the Sacred Heart Church Hall, Kings Arms St, North Walsham.

Contact Terry 01692 406486 Dance for Fun Dance For Fun at Smallburgh Village Hall.

Children's fun dance classes incl ballet, tap, disco and gymnastic dance. Wed 6pm to 8pm. For children 5 and over. Just £12 a month. Call Maria or Tracy evenings on 01692 590787 or just come along The Regal Fight Club Martial Arts Studio, MMa classes Mon, Wed Thurs and MMa striking Friday, all 6pm till 8pm, Call 07876 198898 Pilgrim Shelter, Trimingham Whist Drive every Thursday 1.45pm- 4pm £1.50 per head to include cup of tea & raffle Worstead Toddlers meet Fridays in term time 10am-12.

Queen Elizabeth Village Hall, Ruin Rd,Worstead. £2/family plus 50p for each additional mobile child. First visit free.

T’ai Chi Tuesdays 2pm – 3.15pm. Roman Catholic Church Rooms, North Walsham. Newcomers welcome Whist Drive Tues & Fri at 7.45 East Ruston Village Hall

Sandcastles Pre-School (Bacton Primary School). Sessional care for children aged 2-4 years. Open Monday 9am-3pm, Wednesday 9am-3pm, Thursday and Friday 9am-12pm. Please contact us for further details on 07796825983 or visit www.sandcastlespreschool.co.uk Multisports Bacton -Tues Bacton Sports Field. Holt Wed Primary School Playing Field. Mundesley -Thur Mundesley Junior School. North Walsham - Mon Manor Rd Junior School. We stop at the end of School Term.

5.45pm (for registration) finish 7.30pm. Parents welcome no running required! We can organise CRB checks, if you do not already have a certificate. £1.50 per week, with a maximum of £3 per family. Pre-booking is not necessary.

Parents have to sign consent forms before children start.

St John Ambulance Divisional and Norfolk County Museum, Preference Place, off Bacton Road, N Walsham NR28 9RF. Open on an appointment basis by contacting the Curator/Custodian of the museum Dave Pollitt ddavepollit@aol.com 07795 261326 / 01692 406261. Come and explore our fascinating history of service to the public.

Fledgeling Music classes - friendly, dynamic, energetic and fun. A unique experience your child will love! Who for?

Children aged 4 months to 4 years. FREE taster class, members pay only £4, younger siblings £2 babies of older siblings FREE. Paid half termly. www.fledgelingmusic.co.uk, Contact Lorna 07500 221121 or info@fledgelingmusic.co.uk Sheringham Stroke Support Group for anyone who has suffered a stroke. Meets fortnightly Wednesdays 2.15pm 4pm at Sheringham Methodist Church on Cromer Road.

Further information Harvey Pitcher 01263 512328’ North Norfolk Speakers Club meets every other Wed, 7pm at North Walsham High School. Dates and further info visit www.nnsc.co.uk or contact Gillian 01692 650250 North Walsham Cage Bird Club held on 3rd Tuesday of the month at 8pm at Felmingham Village Hall. Everyone welcome. Further info contact Sandra on 01692 404750 Music in Motion at Victory Swim and Fitness N.Walsham Mon at 10am and Tue at 9.30am and 10.30am (half price swim) and at Elephant Playbarn, Knapton Wed 10am and 11am Wednesday morning (half price play). Courses start from £3/session and are booked in blocks of 6 and 12 weeks.07946862095 for details Bittern DX Group – Local amateur radio group currently holding our meetings at the Erpingham Arms on the last Thursday of the month (not The Roman Camp at Aylmerton) with regular field events throughout the year, find out about us on our Website www.bdxg.org.uk or Email info@bittern-dxers.org.uk St. Benet's Trefoil Guild (Guiding for Adults) meet at Guide H.Q. 4th Monday of the month 2pm Contact Ann Russell 01692 405295 for details Sheringham Singers Tuesdays 2-4pm Lighthouse Community Church Sheringham. New singers always welcomed to this friendly ladies choir. Ro Curtis 01263 768126 North Walsham Belly Dancer meets Monday evenings at North Walsham Catholic Church Hall. Please telephone Sharon for details on 07538 181409 or e-mail northwalshamdance@googlemail.com Gresham Village Park Sunday Market and Carboot first Sunday of every month. Gates open to public at 10am, stall holders and market traders 8am onwards to set up.

Pitches £5. All proceeds go to raising money for the Play Park and Pavilion. Further details contact tomtye@myway.com or on 07765633549. NR11 8RT Martial Arts Judo - Tue nights - well established and friendly club. Millfield Primary School, N Walsham, Hazel 01263 579345 Colby and Banningham WI - meet at Banningham village hall second Wed of the month - ex Aug. Starts 7.20pm, includes a speaker or a demonstration; sometimes we have a hands-on "have a go" evening and always ending with a tea/coffee and cake. Ladies of all ages welcome, pop along to discover more. Contact Tel: 01692 538241 Cromer Chamber Orchestra is looking for players (no age limit) all sections woodwind, brass, strings. We meet at The Belfrey Arts Center Overstrand on Mon eve at 7pm (school term). No audition necessary. 01263 511600 Junior Tennis Coaching - 9am in the Sports Hall at the High School. All equipment is supplied and all children are welcome. Contact Mike 01692 402665 or 07415 798819 ‘Walsham Writers' Group small, friendly group of writers.

Meet every 2nd Thurs to share our writing, inspire one another and offer constructive criticism. If you would like to try us out please contact us for further details please contact Hayley, via email: walshamwritersgroup@gmail.com Skeyton Zumba every Thursday at the Village Hall 6.30pm - 7.30pm - come along to Zumba and party your way to a new shape. Shape and tone your body the fun way. All levels of fitness welcome. £5 per class. Julie 07592 535477 REME Association Cromer & District Branch meetings 1st Wed each month Halsey House, Norwich Rd, Cromer.

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North Norfolk District Council hosts exhibition of photography New print and canvas collection showcases local photographer

North Norfolk District Council’s public art gallery welcomes local artist John Mezzetti with a collection of photographs.

Cromer resident John has been a photographer for 30 years.

This collection of prints and prints on canvas explore portraits with landscape, urban and environmental themes.

John said “I first became interested in photography in my late teens, and took an O level in it at Paston Sixth Form in North Walsham. My work comes out of where I live. North Norfolk offers so much material that can be interpreted in so many ways that there really never is a blank canvas here.

Roots taken at Felbrigg

“There is also a very particular light in North Norfolk, near the coast – the mornings and nightfall are a photographer’s friend, every day there is something new that can be caught by the lens. I’m so pleased to be able to exhibit at the District Council.”

John’s photographs will be for sale.

Cllr Maggie Prior Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture said “It’s great to see photography in the Council’s exhibition space. Photography is something so many people have the technology to do these days and to see it done well can be hugely inspirational. Do come and see John’s exhibition, and if you are an artist yourself then apply to show your work in the Council gallery.”

The exhibition opened on 31 January and runs to 21 March at the

North Walsham Library

REGUlAR WEEKly EVENTS Bounce & Rhyme – Wednesdays 10.30am – 11am IT support for Job Seekers – Fridays 11am – 1pm (book 1hr slot)

REGUlAR EVENTS 1:1 computer support – alternate Tuesdays 11am – 1pm (book 1hr slot) & alt Wednesdays 10am – 12noon (book 1hr slot) Chatterbooks for Children – first and third Tuesday – 4pm – 5pm Book Club Tuesday 7 March 1pm – 2pm - new members always welcome. Ask staff for details of the books being discussed Great Big Read 2017 from 20 March – 22 April Norfolk's Most Wanted - our most wanted and in demand titles from the last year

Friends of North Walsham library - Could you be part of a group that: • Develop ideas for events held at the library and promote the library and its services • Plan and hold fundraising activities, library sales, community events or raffles • Act as a link between the library and local community?

For further information and to book please contact Paul on 01692 402482

NNDC offices gallery in Holt Road, Cromer.

The 1st Floor Gallery is open to the public Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8.30am-5pm ; Wednesday 10am-5pm ; Friday 8.30am4.30pm.

NNDC seeks to offer free opportunities to local artists to display their work in the well-lit gallery and in turn provides staff and visitors to the building the opportunity to see a variety of different artists’ work. Currently six exhibitions are held annually.

Castle in the Snow taken at Baconsthorpe

Dinosaur Adventure

The children from Worstead Pre School had a Jurassic time at the Dinosaur Park.

Fun was had by parents and children and staff as they explored the grounds, finding out facts about the dinosaurs and how they lived.

We fed the pigs and looked at the farm animals and reptiles then headed to the big Lost World Amazing Adventure Indoor Play Area for a sliding and climbing experience.

Everyone was tired at the end of an adventurous and exciting day.

If you would like to visit pre-school with a view to your child starting or put them on our waiting list, please telephone Sue or Paula on 01692 535692, or visit our website www.worsteadpreschool.co.uk.

01692 500300 or

07796 260999 towbars supplied and fitted trailer servicing trailer parts and accessories general & bespoke fabrications in mild steel /stainless/alloys

Visit us at www.freewheeluk.co.uk or email info@freewheeluk.net Our local friendly Team are available Monday to Saturday

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Joe Stacey Demi chef de partie writes:

Our homemade chocolate brownie is very popular amongst our regulars and is on our 2 desserts for £8 offer which runs Monday to Friday lunchtimes. It’s an indulgent way to finish off a relaxing lunchtime in front of the lovely open wood fire.

Ingredients 500g dark chocolate 1kg Butter 20 beaten eggs 2.25 kg Sugar 6 tsp baking powder 500g flour 500g crushed peanuts 500g chopped cherries

Method 1. Preheat the oven to 180c.

Cream the butter and sugar together.

2. Next melt the chocolate.

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Ballroom & Latin Dance Classes every Monday 7.30pm8.30pm Improver's Level 1 and 8.30pm-9.30pm Beginner's Level 1 at The Catholic Church Hall, King's Arms St., N Walsham, NR28 9JP. Contact Yvonne on 01263 824145 Painting Classes - Painting and Drawing tuition for all levels of painting competence from beginners to those experienced at Roughton Village Hall on Mondays 1.30pm to 3.30pm. £60 for 10 sessions. John Bardell 01603 456602 MS monthly Drop-In 10am - 12noon, last Thursday of each month at Sheringham Community Centre, Holway Road, Sheringham. Anyone affected by MS most welcome. Further details 01263 579453/ Sheringham & District Philatelic Society meet at the Church Hall West Runton on the second Monday of each month, at 7.30pm Our members come from all areas of North Norfolk, further details call Jim on 01263 721043 Trunch Methodist Church Coffee Morning first Saturday every month 10am – 12noon cakes, bric-a-brac etc free admission Tel 01263 720145 Victory Explorers every Wed at the The Scout Headquarters 8.15pm - 9.45pm contact victory_explorers@hotmail.co.uk or 01692 406415. New members aged 14 - 18 years welcome Aged 13-17? Ever wanted to fly? Ever wanted to shoot? For free? Well now you can! Join North Walsham Air Training Corps for these opportunities inc adventurous training, gliding, Duke of Edinburgh awards, sports and much more. Visit www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets or call Officer Commanding Alan Stevens on 07979 075825, or visit us on a parade evening between 1900 - 2130 on Mon or Thur at the ATC Hut, N. Walsham Junior School, Manor Road Rock Buns and Rolling Pins is North Walsham's newest WI, meeting on the third Wednesday of each month at The Lounge, Cockerel House (formally the Cockerel Tea Rooms) at 7pm. Visitors welcome at £4 per meeting. Please contact us on rockbunsandrollingpins@gmail.com.

1st North Walsham Scout Group – Beavers - Tue 5pm 6.30pm & Sat 10.30am - 12.15pm. Cubs - Wed 6.30pm – 8pm & Fri 6.30pm – 8pm. Scouts - Tue 7pm – 9pm & Thur 7pm – 9pm. Info: membership@northwalshamscouts.org.uk NHS Cromer & District Retirement Fellowship meets every third Wednesday of every month between 2.30 pm and 4pm at Cromer Hospital. For more information call Caroline Jennings on 01263 510002 or just come along North Walsham Knit & Natter 2pm – 4pm 2nd Tue of the month at the Congregational Church Hall, Cromer Road, N Walsham. All welcome. Jenny Spenecer 07722 069979 Baby Yoga Classes in North Walsham and Cromer every Wednesday. For babies from 8 weeks till mobile. Eva Stone on 07557 905615 or mitchytitchyoga@icloud.com.

North Norfolk Amateur Radio Group (NNARG) meet every week on Thursdays 9am-12am at 88 Central Road, Cromer.

We can offer advice, workshop facilities and Amateur radio licence training up to advanced level. Ring Bill 01263 512377 or Charlie 01263 824275 for more info North Walsham Access and Independent Living Group meet every other month at St.Nicholas Rooms. Easy access for wheelchairs. Refreshments. Everyone welcome - new or old members. Sandra 01692 404750 or Lisa 01692 404021 North Walsham Photographic Group meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm at the Annexe in The Atrium.For further details please contact Rachel on 01692 406526 or email on rachel.farrow@care4free.net Woodlands Pre-School term time Mon 9am-3pm, Tue 9am–12noon, Wed 9am–12noon, Thur Closed, our

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the chocolate then add the baking powder and flour to the butter mixture.

4. Finally add the melted chocolate to the mix and then fold in the nuts and cherries.

5. Put in the pre heated oven and bake for 22 mins at 180c.

6. When baked, take out of tin and put on a wire rack to cool.

Suggested accompaniments Chocolate Sauce & clotted

cream

To make your own chocolate sauce

Ingredients 500ml double cream 250g chocolate pellets

Warm the double cream in a pan and then add the chocolate pellets and mix until velvety and smooth.

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Serve a portion of brownie with a spoonful of clotted cream and warm chocolate sauce for an indulgent treat.

'Seedlings' Mother and Toddler Grouup is open 10am– 12noon, Fri 9am-3pm. Places available for 2-5 year olds funding from 2 years old 'Good' OfSted report (May 2014).

Breakfast Club/After School Club. Lower St. Southrepps (in the school grounds) Contact Caroline/Dawn 01263 834148 or southreppsplaygroup@gmail.com The Good Companions Club, a social club for those over 60, meets at the Community Centre, North Walsham every Friday 1.30pm – 4pm – a varied programme of events, music, lunches, entertainment as well as raffles and games. Enquiries Joan 01692 405676 Walcott CVRA Coastline Village Hall every Wednesday 10am to 12 noon Coffee, tea and chat. Every Friday 7pm to 9pm Bingo. Also other activities including Lunch Club. For more detail call Donna 01692 651509 North Walsham Army Cadet Force Wednesday evenings 19.30-21.30, North Walsham High School, all boys and girls aged 13-18 welcome. For more info 01362 694515 Children & Young People @North Walsham Methodist Church, for details of many & varied activities. Contact Anne email anne_russen001@yahoo.co.uk or 07748039363 @yahoo.co.uk or 07748039363 Bradfield Cricket Club - Cricket Coaching for boys and girls 6-11 years - All welcome at N. Walsham Sports Centre 4pm till 6pm Sunday 15 February to Sunday 5 April - £4 per session. For more info contact penny.day1@yahoo.co.uk Minni House Club - we are a group of like-minded individuals who love all things miniature and anything to do with dolls houses. We all come from the North Norfolk area and meet 2nd Thurs each month at Bodham Village Hall, 2pm-4pm. Secretary Jan Boyden 01263 826970. New members are always welcome and we would love to hear from anyone who is interested in joining us.

North Walsham Friday Group - Mixed ability group for all ages, giving opportunities in a friendly environment for disabled people in NE Norfolk. 9.30am - 2.30pm at St. Benets Hall, N Walsham. Many activities run every week with outside visitors too. Users pay by personal budget of of a daily rate according to their need. Amanda 07799 307299 North Walsham and Area Scooterists meet 2nd Thursday of every month at 7.15pm at Bluebell PH, North Walsham.

Meet up with ride out (weather permitting). All welcome. More details on Facebook North Walsham & Bradfield Flower Club (NAFAS) meets in The Catholic Church Hall, North Walsham 2.30pm on 4th Thurs each month. Contact Glenis Dillon on 01692 404628 Meditation classes in Aylsham at the Friends Meeting House, Peggs Yard, NR11 6ER on Thursday lunchtimes from 12.30pm - 1.30pm, term time only North Walsham & Bradfield Flower Club (NAFAS) meet in The Catholic Church Hall, North Walsham at 2.30pm on 4th Thursday each month. Please contact Glenis Dillon on 01692 404628 for further information Mundesley Table Tennis Club meet in the Coronation Hall most Thurs from 7pm. All players from age 8 and of any standard of play welcome. 01263 722930 or 07828 175493 New beginners classes Tai Chi & Qigong – every Tue with Julian Wilde & Elaine Tattersall St. Benets Hall, Vicarage Rd, N Walsham, NR28 9DQ - Qigong 6.30pm - 7.30pm, £5 and Tai Chi 7.30pm - 8.30pm, £5. Join anytime. Contact Julian or Elaine tel. 01603 466120 visit www.taichi-norwich.co.uk or email taichischoolnorwich@gmail.com North Norfolk Pride Represents LGBT+ people in North Norfolk. See North Norfolk Pride Facebook page for information on our social events North Walsham Spiritualist Centre meets on Sundays 6.30pm-8pm at St John's Ambulance Hall, North Walsham Gresham Village Hall Table Top Sales on first Saturday

every month from 3 October 2015 until 2 April 2016 - set up at 8.30am, doors open 9am, tables £5. All proceedings to Hall funds – the hall is next to Gresham Church on East Beckham Lane NR11 8RT. Bookings and enquiries please call Mr D Logan on 01263 577691 T’ai Chi Qigong exercises and Sun Form for Arthritis on Tuesdays 2pm – 3.15pm at Roman Catholic Church Hall, North Walsham – newcomers welcome. For more information Tel 01692 403789 Cromer Orchestra welcomes new members especially string and brass players. We meet at the Belfry Arts Centre Overstrand on Monday evenings 7pm – 9pm. All we ask is that you bring your instrument, a music stand and lots of enthusiasm. Tel Norman Moor 01263 511600 North Walsham Farmers Market 10am-2pm every last Sunday of each month. A good range of stalls in the Market Place and half pitch fees donated to local charities. Free entry and Free Parking on Vicarage St Car Pk, Nigel 01692 409181 Nelson Quilters meet at the Community Centre, North Walsham 9.30am - 12.30pm on the 1st Wed in the month Dilham Jazz Workshop meets 8pm to 10pm on first & third Tuesdays each month at Dilham Village Hall. If you play an instrument or are looking to expand your playing ability by 'keeping your hand in' the workshop would be pleased to see you. Details from 07703 697397 or turn up on the night St Nicholas’ Parish Church, North Walsham Sunday services at 8am, 10am and 6.30 pm. All welcome. Sunday Kids meet at 9.45am in the church hall in term times. For more information please call Revd Paul Cubitt, Vicar, on 01692 406380 http://www.saint-nicholas.org.uk/ Cameo Café a dementia friendly cafe for people with dementia & their carers, friends or family or anyone who would like to meet new friends every Tuesday & Thursday 10am to 3pm at Furze Hill Resource Centre, 73 Happisburgh Rd, North Walsham . For more details telephone 01692 405239 or 01692 502708 or email enquiries@nwdementiasupportgroup.org.uk’ Line Dancing at Bacton-on-Sea Village Hall, Coast Road, Bacton every Monday morning 10am – 12noon. New dancers made welcome. Modern and traditional dances for all abilities.

Refreshments provided. £3/session. Jacqui 01692 581857 Tennis - ladies morning 10am at North Walsham Memorial Park every Monday. If you can play come along for a friendly game. Tel Sue 01692 535670 Alcoholics Anonymous meetings 8pm – 9pm every Monday and 8pm -9.30pm every Wednesday at North Walsham Methodist Church. Anyone who wants to stop drinking is welcome. Entrance on Black Swan Loke off Grammar School Road NR28 9JH. AA Helpline is 01603 621128 Mundesley and District SSAFAgettes meet 3rd Wednesday every month 1.45pm for 2pm to plan social activities and fundraising for SSAFA. Coronation Hall, 26 Cromer Rd., NR11 8BE. Come join us, meet new friends and help those that serve. 01692 400877 lambert.ja@icloud.com Cantamus Choir - Thursday 7.30. At St. Margarets Church, Thorpe Market. Join our friendly group, some ability to read music an advantage. New members always welcome. Further details to Katayoun 01263 833847 or katayounpd@gmail.com Ballroom Dancing Tithe Barn, Horstead Thur eves 8pm10pm ballroom, Latin and rock and roll dancing by the Wellington Dance Group. Very social, tea, coffee and biscuits at half time! Room for 10 couples and we have space for a further three. Please contact Marion on 01263 837512 or the leaders of the Club Mr & Mrs Cox on 01603 737907 North Walsham Congregational Church, Cromer Rd welcomes you to their Coffee Mornings 3rd Sat every month from January 2017. All funds raised for Window Fund Repairs

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North Norfolk District Council calls for groups to join in the Great British Spring Clean

North Norfolk District Council is backing a campaign to get half a million people out and about across Britain cleaning up their local communities in March 2017.

The brand new Great British Spring Clean will roll out for the first time in 2017, with a view to it becoming an annual event helping to bring people together and clean up the country.

NNDC will be encouraging and supporting groups that want to help clear up litter that blights the streets, parks and beaches in our district.

Cllr Angie Fitch-Tillett Cabinet Member for Environmental Services said “We have been working hard with our communities to keep our beaches, villages and towns clean and tidy. The Great British Spring Clean is a chance to keep up the great work and encourage more people to take part in making North Norfolk an even better place to live.”

Many other organisations will also be supporting the clean up 3-5 March, including the Women’s Institute, National Trust and RSPCA, as well as a range of businesses.

TV wildlife presenter and children’s favourite Steve Backshall is lending his support to the campaign, which is backed by anti-litter charities including Keep Britain Tidy, Keep Wales Tidy, Keep Scotland Beautiful, Marine Conservation Society and Surfers Against Sewage.

If you want to take part in the campaign or to set up your own event, contact North Norfolk District Council’s Environmental Team at cleansing@north-norfolk.gov.uk or 01263 516195.

Clapham & Collinge

looking for your dream home? Don’t forget to make sure your new property is not carrying any hidden liabilities.

When buying a house do you know what kind of issues are checked by your solicitor during the transaction? It is the role of your conveyancer to ensure that the property you are purchasing is legally sound, the rights of clients are protected during the transaction and your new property is not carrying any hidden liabilities.

Dangerous or Damaged Fencing?

Get ready BEFORE the winds hit

We can help with all types of fencing!

We’ll get it done!

Call 01692 405301

For most of us, buying or selling a property is one of the most significant financial transactions we ever carry out, so it is vital to get the best possible expertise to guide you through all stages of the property transaction.

A lot of our legal work is reviewing properties in rural areas throughout Norfolk which do not have access to mains drainage i.e. sewers. In the absence of effluent infrastructure, a number of independent sewerage systems can be utilised to provide rural sanitation. However, each type brings with it a raft of regulations and potential pitfalls, with large sums of money at risk if they are not up to scratch.

A recent property transaction in rural Norfolk saw the discovery of a Septic tank that was over 100 years old buried in the garden! If our client had gone ahead and purchased this property with a septic tank which is not fit for use, it would have been their responsibility to fully decommission that system and install a compliant system, with costs likely to range into the £10,000s.

Whether you're buying, selling, investing, or letting a property, we focus on the individual needs of our clients, keeping you informed throughout the process from instruction to completion. We provide a fast and reliable service, so your purchase is completed as quickly and smoothly as possible whilst paying close attention to detail so you can relax in the knowledge there won't be any nasty surprises.

We offer fixed fee quotations which means that we are honest and upfront with no hidden charges. For a no obligation conveyancing quote please call the team today, 01692 660230 for our North Walsham office or 01263 823398 for Sheringham.

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Full time Legal Secretary based in North Walsham Due to continual expansion we have a full time position for an experienced Legal Secretary to cover our North Walsham branch.

Please apply with a full CV via email to: lvh@clapham-collinge.co.uk Alternatively, apply by post by sending your CV and covering letter to: Lorraine Van Heerden, Clapham & Collinge Solicitors, St Catherine’s House, All Saints Green, Norwich NR1 3GA.

For more information visit www.clapham-collinge.co.uk

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WHAT’S ON WHERE

Seedy Sunday at East Ruston Village Hall on Sunday 26 February 10am – 12 noon - free entry, refreshments and raffle. Everyone welcome. Get ready for the great annual exchange. It’s all in a good cause with donations and money raised going to the local community allotment on Drabbs Lane. Come and swap seeds bulbs cuttings houseplants shrubs trees and more.

Swap gardening/wildlife magazines and books. All good fun! Contact Mick 01692 651563 or Brenda 01692 583435 or email

tlcallotment@gmail.com

Crane Fruehauf Reunion on Friday 31 March from 6.30pm at Strikers Bar (Rossis) for our annual catch up. All past employees are welcome. If you would like any information please call Billy Quantrill 01692 407739

Keeping Abreast Group, Cromer Coffee & Chat Drop-in Session on Wednesday 1 March 10am -11.30am at Merchants Place, 16 Church Street, Cromer, NR27 9GW, Tel 01263 519454 - drop in for coffee and a chat and to find out more about

Iceni Choir

The Iceni Choir are a small SATB choir who sing an assortment of choral works.

We are usually billed as singing from ‘Bach To Broadway’ which includes sacred music, secular music and Broadway Musicals.

Iceni are a friendly like-minded choir who enjoy singing to a variety of audiences.

New members are always welcome and men are always in short supply. You will be made very welcome should you wish to come along to a practice at Reepham Methodist Church, Station Road, Reepham on Wednesdays from 7.30pm - 9.30pm.

What’s On at NORTH WAlSHAM COMMUNITy CENTRE (Tel: 01692 403594) www.nw-cc.co.uk

will hold a film evening at the Atrium, next to the Sports Centre, Spencer Avenue North Walsham on Thursday 30th March, showing two films by Jonno of Big Sky Productions.

Restoration from Swafield Locks to Ebridge 2. Volunteers at work from Honing to Swafield SHOW STARTING AT 19.30 – DOORS OPEN AT 18.30.

Trust Members and Volunteers – FREE entry Non members £3.00 only.

TEA – COFFEE – CAKES ETC. RAFFLE On static show:photographs (old and new) of the canal and wildlife , finds (from the diggings) and maps (old and new)

-----------------------------------------------------------------------WEDNESDAY - EVERY WEEK - LIONS BINGO - Eyes Down 8pm

CEROC DANCING EVERY TUESDAY EVENING 7.30PM - 10.30PM Contact Derek Crane 01692 405617

North Norfolk Independent Living and Access Group. Meetings for

2017 are:- Monday March 13th – This will be at Café Kitde Coffee morning at 11am. Monday 8th May. Monday 10th July. Monday 11th September.

Monday 13th November. These will be held at St Nicholas Room 10.30am – 12.30pm. Everyone welcome to any meeting existing, new or old members. No obligation.

Refreshments available. Just remember Access is not just a problem for the disabled. It could also be a problem for Mums and Dads with pushchairs etc. Contact – Sandra Williamson on 07542 545998.

NORTH WALSHAM & DILHAM CANAL TRUST

24 Mar .......Panto - Beauty and the Beast 25 Mar .......Country Music - Stubby ........................8.15-11.30 £6 ...........01692 402991

North Walsham & District Lions Club

Breast Reconstruction following breast cancer. Volunteers who have had reconstruction will be on hand to offer support, provide information and chat about breast reconstruction in an informal and relaxed atmosphere.

For more information please see our website www.keepingabreast.org.uk Knapton Village Hall Spring Sale on Saturday 25 March 10am to 1pm books, cakes and bric-a-brac, refreshments & more! For the Hall Repair Fund

Arts Crafts & Hobbies Exhibition

North Walsham Community Centre are now taking bookings for their forthcoming Arts, Crafts and Hobbies exhibition which takes place at North Walsham Community Centre on Saturday 29 April 10am - 3pm.

For more information or to book a pitch please email info@northwalsham communitycentre.co.uk or jeabol@aol.com or alternatively telephone 01692 403594 or call into the office which is open Monday - Friday 9am - 1pm.

Feeling any of these?

Why not come along to SAD CLUB aka

Sheringham Anxiety and Depression Club @ Lighthouse church Sheringham, 62 Cromer rd NR26 8RT. Contact Luke: 07964542602 Or facebook: SAD CLUB 10

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Bard and bullets in live orchestral concert

A magical mix of classical music and words by William Shakespeare are being conjured up in a live orchestral concert at Sheringham Little Theatre in March.

The Flights of Fantasy evening features Sinfonia Viva, well known in north Norfolk for their appearances at Blickling Hall's summer Proms concerts.

It combines two works of "storytelling bravado" - Der Freischutz by Weber is based on a German folk tale of romance, rivalry and marksmanship, and The Bard's dreamlike A Midsummer Night's Dream mingled with

Mendelssohn’s music.

Organisers say both works take a highlydramatic and carnivalesque approach to issues such as feminism, relationships and love.

Actor and producer Simon Hollingworth and the orchestra have reimagined the two classic tales through narration and chamber music.

It is part of a series of high quality orchestral concerts developed by North Norfolk District Council in partnership with national charity Orchestras Live which aims to take top quality classical music to new people and places.

The concert is at Sheringham Little Theatre on Saturday March 4 at 7.30. Tickets are £18

1 and 2 Sinfonia Viva will be performing Flights of Fantasy at Sheringham Little Theatre in March.

adults, £12 children 16 and under. For more information and tickets visit the theatre website www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com or call the box office on 01263 822347.

Exciting things happening at Garden Centre Overstrand

Garden Centre Overstrand has seen a huge transformation over the last 9 months since the owner Victoria Sheridan has been in charge.

The recent opening of the newly refurbished Coffee Shop, fittingly called The Potting Shed, is the newest addition to the fantastic improvements at the garden centre.

Serving locally and sustainably sourced produce, The Potting Shed offers an array of culinary delights.

Whether you fancy a warming bowl of soup, a scrummy slice of cake or something more substantial like a Sunday roast then you will

not be disappointed.

Garden Centre Manager, Sam Lowe said, ‘staff have worked tirelessly throughout January to refurbish the coffee shop, in order to offer our customers and visitors a warm and friendly environment. The Potting Shed is open 7 days a week, 10am – 4pm and dogs are welcome in the walled courtyard’.

And if that wasn’t enough, the garden centre are now busy planning four market-style events throughout 2017. Dates for your diary: 4th June, 24th September, 5th November and 3rd December.

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The Museum of the Broads Opens for 2017 – its 21st Birthday!

Your local museum opens for 2017 on Wednesday 29 March with new displays, a special exhibition, ‘Broadland in Pictures’, and plenty for families to do including the new Ellis Eel Trail and a fun Easter Holiday Trail.

Take part in a World War Two rescue by an Airborne Lifeboat, discover how the Broads landscape has inspired artists and encouraged tourists, play on our new play boat,

upload your Broads photo to #BroadlandPictures try on a hat, and enjoy a hot drink and light snack in our re-vamped café. See our website for full details.

Open: Mar, Apr, May, Oct: 10am-4pm, SunThur and hol Fri 7 & 14 Apr and 20 &27 Oct, and 10am-1pm Sat. Open: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept: 10am-4.30pm SunFri, and 10am-1pm Sat.

A watercolour by Pippa Miller which We are family- and dogis part of this year’s special exhibition

A family at the Museum

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A newborn donkey foal stole the hearts of staff at Redwings Horse Sanctuary just in time for Valentine’s Day

At just two-weeks-old, an irresistibly cute newborn donkey foal called Amos arrived at Redwings’ headquarters in Hapton, near Norwich, on Wednesday 1 February alongside his mum Matilda and dad Jeremiah.

The tiny new addition to the Redwings family was so small that he had to be carried from the horse box into his stable where, after a quick look around, he was soon playfully jumping in the shavings and suckling from mum.

This adorable family unit was offered a home at the Sanctuary when their previous owner began to struggle to look after them due to ill health and contacted the charity for help.

Donkeys are sensitive souls who have complex care

needs, so Redwings has an open door policy for these lovable long-eared creatures.

Amos, Jeremiah and Matilda will remain under the watchful eye of Redwings’ veterinary and equine care teams at their headquarters for the next few months. While this site is closed to the public, it is hoped the gorgeous trio will be able to join a donkey herd at one of the charity’s visitor centres in the future.

Lynn Cutress, Redwings’ Chief Executive, said “Everyone at Redwings is absolutely smitten with Amos. He is only the fifth donkey foal to arrive at the Sanctuary in the past ten years so to say his arrival has caused a lot of excitement would be an understatement! We’re delighted that by offering

our help and expertise, this young family can remain together and receive the specialist care they need for the rest of their lives.

“It is thanks to the generosity of our supporters that we are able to provide a home for all three donkeys and we would welcome anyone who wishes to support us in their ongoing care and help Amos grow into a happy and healthy donkey to visit our website or call us to make a donation.”

If you would like to help Redwings help donkeys like Amos, Matilda and Jeremiah you can donate by calling 01508 481000 or visiting redwings.org.uk/ donating. Just £10 could fill a stable with bedding, while £15 could provide a donkey with hay for a month and £50 could cover the cost of a health check for a new arrival like Amos to the Sanctuary.

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Romeo & Juliet Success

Paston Sixth Form College students performed Romeo & Juliet to packed audiences this week at the new Griffon Theatre. The play, directed and produced by Simon Thompson, George Norton and Jess Chamberlin, was a huge success.

Romeo & Juliet is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare early in his career about two young lovers whose deaths ultimately reconcile their feuding families. The play was adapted where Verona is transported to modern day North Norfolk and the often oppositional worlds of North Walsham and Burnham Market.

The play was also adapted to include Romeo being played by a female character: Romea, and the issues that this raises within the world of the Play: This was very much the central starting point of the production. With February 2017 recognised as LGBT month, this opportunity highlighted relevant issues.

There were some extremely strong performances from all the cast. Special mention must go to Romea and Juliet, played by Emmie Wright and Emily Sidnell. They were supported by Lord Capulet Josh Hinds, Lady Capulet Kyla Harwood, and Lady Montague - Victoria Ing. Some of the fight scenes were extremely well performed with strong performances from Emily Palmer –

North Walsham Historical Society Royal British Legion – by Colin Chambers Colin began by giving a brief history of the Royal British Legion.

Since medieval times Camp Followers accompanying the troops to Battle set up a base just outside the battle area. After the battle, they would forage the dead for items of value. No provision was made for injured or sick soldiers or their families.

Neglect of the families was finally corrected 130 years ago when, in 1885, Major James Gildea wrote to the Times, and as a result the SSAFA (Soldiers Sailors, Airman Families Association) came into being. The British Legion was not formed until 15 May 1921, bringing together four national organisations of ex-Servicemen established after the First World War. The Legion’s main purpose was to care for those who had suffered as a result of service in the Armed Forces during the war.

Lancastrian Lance Bombardier Tom Lister was so moved that he decided, if the government was unable to do anything to improve the lives of ex-Servicemen, he would do something himself. This eventually led to the formation of The British Legion.

By the time of the Legion's formation in 1921, the tradition of an annual Two Minute Silence on Armistice Day in memory of the dead had been established. The first ever Poppy Appeal was held that year, with the first Poppy Day on 11 November 1921.

The Royal British Legion’s work is largely Representation – The Legion is very good at Representation bringing about The Armed Forces Covenant and the protection of War Pensions, Remembrance – The Legion is the National Custodian of Remembrance and Membership –

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Others included in the feuding families were Ellen Smith as Benvolio, Isabella WhiteleyTye as Abraham, Kate Birkbeck as Balthasar, Gerard Earnshaw as Petruchio and Oli Bowling as Paris. There was also some wonderful support in a range of roles from Hatty Horscroft, Pippa Stebbings, Chris SaintonClark and Francesca Harker-York.

The play has played to all ages over the last week from local primary and secondary schools through to adults.

this is an area of concern, the Legion is losing more members than it is gaining (currently the UK membership is 236,000).

Welfare today is covered by SSAFA who are the UK Oldest National Tri Service Military Charity providing lifelong support for the Armed Forces and their families They have representatives throughout the world, and offices in most towns in the UK, our nearest is in Aylsham.

Contact for assistance is generally through, for the Army the Regimental Associations in the first instance. For the Royal Navy the RN Benevolent Trust, and for the RAF the RAF Benevolent Fund, are approached.

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Seeds

By Beckie Grimmer from Norfolk Landscape Gardeners

Eating our lunch, a friend of mine asked, somewhat out of the blue, ‘Do those lotus seed heads make you feel uncomfortable?’ and pointed at a floral display. Looking at the curious, holed pods I replied, ‘no, not really’ and so he introduced me to the term Trypophobia – a proposed phobia of irregular patterns or clusters of small holes or bumps. Lotus seed heads, along with other surfaces like honeycomb, makes his skin crawl and fills him with disgust.

I hope he wasn’t put off his dinner too badly.

This dark, bleak, time of year happens to be time for horticultural divulgence (or for some, restraint), poring through a plethora of seed catalogues, bringing new excitement and inspiration for the growing season. But what about the appreciation for the seed themselves?

Well, did you know:

The oldest seed grown into a viable plant was Silene stenophylla (narrow-leafed campion), a flower native to Siberia of which more than 600,000 seed were found buried in squirrel hibernation burrows beneath the permafrost. Radiocarbon dating has confirmed the seed are 31,800 ±300 years old, from the Upper Palaeolithic, around the time early humans were creating cave art.

epiphytic orchids found in the rainforest and their size allows them to blow into the canopy to germinate.

At 85 micrometres long (1 micrometre = 0.001 millimetre) they are below the resolving power of the human eye.

The largest seed in the world is produced by the Lodoicea maldivica palm (coco de mer) native to the Seychelles archipelago and surrounded by myth and legend. It can reach 30 cm long, with a 90cm circumference and weigh up to 25kg – oh, and it often resembles a human bottom, leading people to believe that the trees got up to make love on stormy nights. A historical botanical name for the plant was Lodoicea callipyge, with callipyge coming from the Greek meaning ‘beautiful buttocks’.

If you want to incorporate seed heads as part of your garden’s interest, or as a boost for wildlife, here are some suggestions for you to grow at home: Dipsacus fullonum (teasel) Foeniculum vulgare (fennel) Lunaria annua (honesty) Helianthus (sunflower) Papaver somniferum (poppy) Phlomis russeliana (Turkish sage) Cynara cardunculus (cardoon)

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Clean and store your seed correctly to prevent mould, insect infestation or reduced viability (ability to germinate). It’s recommended that you dry your seeds thoroughly then store them in sealed jars in a dark, dry place with consistent cool temperatures.

I shall collect and order in my seed with an additional gratitude this year, knowing that I will enjoy their forms and adaptations without the shudders, creeps or nausea of Trypophobia.

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The North Walsham and District Branch of the Royal British Legion is changing its meeting date.

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North Walsham and District Branch of Cats Protection

I am delighted to be able to advise you that the two cats in care, mentioned in the last article, have now been chosen. Our lovely Harvey has been reserved and will be leaving at the end of the month. His new owner has only recently moved so wants to make sure everything is in place before Harvey takes up residence. Although we are pleased to know he will have a lovely home, we will miss this little character. Leo, the other cat mentioned, was given a clean bill of health when he went for a check up after his operation and, together with another new arrival called Ricky, has already left us for pastures new.

When people contact us to offer a cat a new home, Stephanie always checks to make sure that they have considered, not only the regular treatments for fleas and worms and yearly visits to the vets for vaccinations, but also how will they pay for those unexpected bills that can occur if a cat is ill and needs ongoing veterinary care. We have over the years been contacted, not only by distressed owners who cannot afford to pay for the treatment their cats need, either for illness or accidents, but also by vets when a cat has been signed over to them because the owner cannot afford to pay. We cannot stress enough how important it is to make contingency plans for these eventualities, either by taking out insurance or putting money aside to pay for unexpected bills.

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present for support as he was never my greatest fan!

Unfortunately his liver was cirrhotic and tests on the fluid that had built up in his abdomen, combined with his blood tests showed us that his liver was no longer functioning properly.

Generally this diagnosis is not a very good one and the outlook for the patient not great, however, with medical support the liver does have some regenerative capacity and Tommy’s owner was keen to give him a chance. He was started on diuretics to remove the fluid that had built up around his internal organs and liver support supplements.

Remarkably he improved quickly and through a lot of TLC and home cooking did

wonderfully well for a full 12 months. This was largely down to his owner’s care and his own will to survive, but is a fitting reminder that giving our animals a chance is always worthwhile as more often than not they surprise us!

We would also like to take this opportunity to make our readers aware that we are soon to be opening a new surgery in Caister-on-Sea. The idea is to provide a vets there for the local community as there is currently no other veterinary provision in Caister. We intend to replicate the friendly, caring, top-quality service that we currently provide at our main surgery and hope to be doing so by mid-April.

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No Messing Campaign – Taking the Message To The Streets

A street stencilling and social media campaign to encourage dog owners to pick up after their dogs has helped to raise awareness of the issue and helped to reduce the amount of dog fouling in North Norfolk.

witnessed. Our communities know it’s difficult to get the right evidence to fine an irresponsible owner, but together we can make it less likely to happen in the first place.”

In the past four years reports of dog fouling has decreased by 27% since April 2012 to March 2016, with 182 reports in 2012/13 to 170 in 2013/14, 148 in 2014/15 and 133 in 2015/16.

Over the Christmas and New Year period North Norfolk District Council’s environmental services team were out and about stencilling no messing signs onto the Sheringham Promenade.

Looking at this information in calendar years it shows that reports of dog fouling does fluctuate – in 2016 there were 103 reports, in 2015 there were 121 reports and in 2014 85 reports. Over this period one fixed penalty notice has been successfully issued.

The stencilling campaign was run alongside a Christmas themed social media campaign that saw 13 tweets gain 14,106 twitter impressions and 15 Facebook posts reach more than 9,000 people with 472 Facebook clicks. The issue was debated on social media and the stencils were clearly visible on the Sheringham Promenade.

Over this time the council has taken part in national and local campaigns – including: ■ Taking part in the ‘Scooperhero’ campaign

Before the campaign monitoring was carried out along Sheringham Promenade – the area was visited 11 times between 29/11 to 16/12 and a total of 67 dog poos were recorded; after the stencils went down the area was visited 11 times between the 20/12 to 11/01 and 57 dog poos were recorded, a reduction of 15%.

Volunteer community dog wardens also support the education and engagement approach by going out and about patrolling neighbourhoods to remind dog owners of their responsibilities and help talk to pet owners about the need to always pick up after your dog.

■ Organised a competition with five schools designing poosters to put up in their neighbourhoods – the winning designs were then used on the sides of bin lorries.

North Norfolk District Council is part of the Norfolk wide Waste Enforcement Group and we work with colleagues across the county’s local authorities to share best practice and tackle issues effectively.

Our approach is to Educate, Engage and Enforce, and this approach is one that nationally is recognised as an effective way to change behaviour.

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The Council has a zero-tolerance approach to environmental crimes and will issue fixed penalty notices where offences are witnessed with sufficient evidence to prosecute, should the offender fail to pay.

“North Norfolk is a great holiday destination for families and the vast majority of dog owners are aware of how important it is to pick up after their pets. Our focus is to educate those pet owners who don’t realise how important it is, to work with the community and ultimately to take enforcement action when an incident is

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Cllr Tom FitzPatrick, Leader of North Norfolk District Council said: “We take this issue very seriously and we work with our communities to educate and engage people. We have had very positive feedback from the awareness-raising campaigns we have run on- and off-line, and residents do understand dog fouling is a very tricky problem that needs everyone to come together to solve.

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Bradfield Cricket Building on Success

Bradfield Cricket Club have ambitious plans for their club house rebuild, as well as the upcoming cricket season at their beautiful ground near North Walsham. It also has big plans for more kids playing the game which needs the new changing facilities at the ground it has occupied since 1885. Plans went in this month for the rebuild which it is hoped will strengthen the club on and off the field.

North Norfolk District Council have provided the kickstart for the clubhouse project with a Big Society Grant, with the Club now in the midst of a major fundraising effort to reach the £75,000 required, and it hopes to start work before the new season begins.

And, whilst the new season for Champions Bradfield beckons on the pitch, the club are also looking to build relationships with local schools, with coaches available to help primary schools get cricket off the ground.

Club Chairmain, Pete Murphy said,”These are really exciting times for Bradfield Cricket. Whilst we won the league last year, we also think its

essential that we get more kids playing to sustain the club into the future.

The extended Clubhouse will provide the extra changing rooms we need to do that, as well as allowing us better facilities for the Club in general.

We are running kids cricket for all ages and, on the back of that, the Club can only go from strength to strength".

Next free introductory session for children in the North Walsham Sports Centre: Tuesday 4th April 6-9 year olds 1000 - 1130 10-11 year olds 1130 - 1300

Coltishall, Horning & Cantley, Neatishead, Rackheath, Salhouse, St John's (Hoveton) and Tunstead Schools entering. Over a hundred boys and girls took part.

March 19th will see the fortieth annual North Walsham Minis Festival, with Clubs across Norfolk and beyond participating.

The Vikings continued their good form winning 41 - 29 victory at resurgent Ruislip on 11 February, making it six wins from the last seven. They retained fourth place, five points behind third placed Chingford.

Unbeaten Tring remain the runaway leaders, with Brentwood second.

The Vikings’ next home game is Eton Manor on 11 March, 3.00 pm kick off.

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Thursday 2 March – 10.30am - Neatishead Alderfen Walk – Grade 3 – Approx. 3.25 miles –

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scored seven tries. "I'm having a great time" said Josh, "Norfolk is a good place to live, everyone at the Club has been welcoming and my game is improving with the coaching support I'm getting."

Full back Josh Brown (pictured) was January's Chalk Hill Brewery Player of the Month. Head of Rugby James Brooks commented, " this last month Josh has really shown what he can do with ball in hand. As well as his strong attacking game he is a solid defender and great last line of defence." The twenty two year old hails from Whangarei in New Zealand where he played for Kamo Magpies. He joined the Vikings in October 2016 from Noosa Dolphins in Queensland, Australia and has already

Grade 3 – Approx. 3 miles – A flat walk on minor roads and across fields and tracks. Meet at the Lighthouse Inn Car Park, Stalham Rd, Walcott, NR12 0PE

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Wednesday 8 March – 10.30am - Great Snoring Walk – Grade 2 – Approx. 2.75 miles –

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Meet at the Gt. Snoring Social Club Car Park, Walsingham Rd, Great Snoring, NR21 0AH

The Local Pick Up Points for the full Fit Together programme are North Walsham and Stalham Libraries

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