Never too old to learn!

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

A visit from small animals such as guinea pigs from Cuddly Cavies starts conversations about pets they had when they were young or brings out their caring skills as they cuddle and stroke them Sometimes we make small cakes, a reminder for them that cooking can be fun and eating the outcome also enjoyable Many of our clients do not have the capacity to prepare meals when they get home so we provide a safe environment to utilise long-lost skills

We are now working in partnership with Paston College and offered two Health and Social Care students a placement Each student has to complete 100 hours of work

Backgammon

This year ’s North Norfolk Winter Open was held at Gresham Village Hall on Sunday 26th February and generate a portfolio of evidence to meet their competences for the level of the course they have chosen

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

Two rounds of matches to 7 points were played in the morning, and the final round of matches to 9 points after lunch. Cedric Lytton, the organizer, dropped out to leave an even number of contestants so that no-one would have to sit out a bye

Arthur Sinacola (Fakenham) defeated Colin Sherriff (Blakeney) in a very close final, which went to double match point, while Chris Marsh (Briston) won third prize for losing only in the semi-final round, and Ian De’ath (Hickling) collected fourth prize for losing only in the first round

The next informal meeting will be on Sunday 23rd April, same venue, 9 45 for 10am start (just the morning)

Refreshments provided For further information, call Cedric Lytton on 01263 824157

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Dear Jo,

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

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

I would just like to thank all of you that have sent me their stamps

I still send out thank you cards and letters even though in my last notice I said I wouldn't, but it's the kind thing to do I'm old school

So, if you include your name and address, if you so wish, or an email address, I will reply

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

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

Miss Jayne Manning

111 Mill Road, Cromer, Norfolk NR27 0AD

New Sponsorship Deal for Andrew’s Radio Show

North Walsham storyteller Andrew Brammer ’s humorous radio show, ‘Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories’, which is broadcast on North Norfolk’s community radio station, Poppyland Radio, is now being sponsored by Kerry’s Home Furnishings of North Walsham

Of the new sponsorship arrangement, Callum Giddings, Assistant Manager at Kerry’s, says: “As a long-established North Walsham business, and a proud supporter of our community, we are delighted to support Andrew’s show and Poppyland Radio

Community radio is such an important way for people to hear and share local news, chat and entertainment Also, Andrew’s show is great fun and helps to bring some cheer and chuckles as well as some excellent music to local listeners ”

Andrew’s show is on www poppylandradio co uk every Tuesday at 7pm Andrew is also bringing his new live humorous storytelling stage show, ‘Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories’, to North Walsham Community Centre on Saturday 17th June at 7.30pm as a special fundraising event for Poppyland Radio.

Andrew adds, “To have such a fantastic North Walsham company as Kerry’s supporting what my radio programme and the whole station tries to bring to the people of North Norfolk is really important, and I am so grateful for this wonderful backing As for my live stage show, this will be an evening full of laughs and wacky humour, and you don’t have to remember the 1970s to enjoy it!”

Tickets for the North Walsham show are £10 each and are available from andrew@stumpysanderson co uk or from Andrew on 01692 500949

For more information on Andrew’s storytelling, please visit www stumpysanderson co uk

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

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

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

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

• Building Safety Regulator: The Act establishes the Building Safety Regulator (‘BSR’), which will oversee the safety of high-rise residential buildings The Regulator will publish guidelines and regulations that landlords must comply with to ensure the safety of their buildings Landlords should work with the Building Safety Regulator to ensure compliance with the Act and to address any concerns or issues that may arise.

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

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

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

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

Upcoming important dates

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

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

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

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

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

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 07796 638020 or 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 Chris 01508 494204/07966 066563

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

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

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

Buyer looking for old china or wooden chicken eggs, old local milk and other bottles, also small old railway items 01263 833269

Wanted: Ride on mower, 36” cut or more, in good condition 01263 833269

Wanted Demijohns for floral displays Tel 01263 823818

For Sale

Whammy DT pitchshift/droptune guitar pedal BNIB As used by Tom Morello & Jonny Greenwood, £190

Vintage Seagull outboard motor GWO, £120 Briston 07826 841040

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

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

Panasonic TV, 26” screen, with Amazon Stick £40 ono Plumstead 01263 577868

Keyboard Yamaha Portatone PSR150, excellent condition, £30 01603 742777 23 screen wall leaf blocks, weathered £4 each 01692 405988

Brabantia Lift-O-Matic Rotary Airer with cover, 50 m No ground spike Cost £100 new, will accept £30 Cromer 07388 272867

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

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

TECSUN 5-2000 PRO multi-band receiver Brand new £245 00 CRT XENON Citizen Band CB Radio Never used £35 00 Briston 01263 862416

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