North Walsham Times February 2023

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As mentioned last time Duncan Baker came to see us on 6th January with his delightful daughters They were able to see the three timid cats, Frankie, Ella and Cassie who unfortunately hid up as they are not used to seeing so many new faces at once Although the cats in care were not happy to socialize, Ozzy, one of Caroline’s cats came out to see us Unfortunately, Caroline was not well enough to join as she had a nasty bug so Ray, her husband, who enjoys socialising the cats, stood in for her As none of us wanted to catch the bug it was not possible to offer refreshments to our guests We hope the girls were not too disappointed and that they will be able to come back another time when there are some cuddly kittens in care.

Charlie, the other cat in residence had originally tested positive to FELV His bloods had been forwarded to Glasgow for additional testing and much to our relief had recently been advised by our vets that these tests had given a negative result This means that we can now take another cat in to the adjoining pen

During January we said farewell to Wallace and Narla who hardly had time to settle in her pen and have welcomed on board, Jacob, Juniper, Reggie, Jasmine, Socks, Jodie and Jemima Although it is lovely to see the cats leave for loving new homes it is just as well there are new faces to take their place

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THE NORTH WALSHAM TIMES

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

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SERVICES DIRECTORY

Nor th Walsham and District Br anch of Cats Pr otection

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Once again Barbara and her lovely team have been to Morrisons in Cromer and raised £132.36 for the cats. They will also be at Tesco in Sheringham on 2nd February

Last time, I forgot to mention our volunteers who deal with the other essential work that is undertaken, such as Irene who looks after the neutering line, Jan who issues the vouchers for people who take advantage of the neutering campaign, Bren who looks after the website

and our Facebook page and Sue who completes the “cat-a-log” records of all cats that come into care and are re-homed We also welcome new volunteer Gill who is taking over some of my duties.

If you are interested in receiving help to neuter your cat/kitten, please ring 07880 256948 (to see if you are eligible for a voucher) This number is for vouchers only and will not be able to help with any other enquiries The number also applies for those wishing to the advantage of our special neutering campaign. If you are looking for a cat or kitten (or have

any other queries) please give Stephanie a call on 01692 535858 Please be aware that if you are interested in giving one of our cats a home you need to contact by phone rather than by the contact form on our website, www.northwalsham.cats.org.uk where a description and photograph of the cats can be seen Stephanie does not use a computer for her cat work so there is a delay in responding to enquiries this way and as she deals with enquiries on a first come first serve policy, she may have already spoken to someone who is interested in giving the cat a home

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

Introducing Your Local Community Connectors

The Community Connectors at North Norfolk District Council are a service which promotes and supports individual groups and organisations across the District

They are on hand to provide residents with information about local groups, where they will receive a warm welcome, or signpost to organisations who can provide financial, practical or emotional assistance.

Beane’s Plumbing & Handyman Service

All Plumbing Services Boiler Services, Replacement/Repair of Taps, Radiators, Baths, Showers, Toilets. General plumbing & maintenance. If it’s got a Leak, I’ll take a Peek Handyman Services

All aspects of Handyman work also undertaken - from picture hanging to fencing, garden maintenance to furniture assembly.

Feel free to ask - No job too small

● Louise covers Cromer and the surrounding villages

● Coralie covers villages surrounding Sheringham and North Walsham

● Claire (1) covers Holt and surrounding area, also Wells.

● Jenna covers Sheringham and North Walsham towns.

● Emma covers Fakenham and surrounding villages and Wells

● Claire (2) covers Hoveton and surrounding villages

● Rebecca covers Stalham and surrounding villages

● Catherine is team leader

Working across North Norfolk, they are well connected with the local community and have information on food hubs, community fridges and warm spaces near you

As part of the Cost-of-Living Crisis, they have also been involved with the community warm spaces that have opened This is where anyone in the community can go and spend time for free company, hot food, and drinks regardless of their financial situation

Do you run a group?

Need to recruit volunteers or are looking for funding?

Perhaps you want to get involved in a new hobby, or just need some information and support – the Community Connectors would love to hear from you

You can get in touch with Louise at louise cox@north-norfolk gov uk or 01263 516404

The Community Connector Team are funded by the Health & Wellbeing Partnership and North Norfolk District Council

Find out more about them at www.north-norfolk.gov.uk/ communityconnectors

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A New Year – a New Role!

Join the volunteer Welcoming Team at the Museum of the Broads

Welcoming Team volunteers are the first point of contact for visitors, warmly welcoming them to the Museum and offering information and assistance as required Some are also till trained and sell tickets and items from the shop and café Full training and induction are provided for all roles.

We are looking for people who are:

• Approachable, cheerful and helpful

• Confident to deal with the general public

• Able to work well independently and as part of a team

• Looking to gain retail/ visitor services experience

• Able to promote excellent customer service.

• Keen to discover more about the local area and the Museum’s displays and to share that knowledge with visitors

The time commitment is flexible and could be anything from one

A Note from the edi

February already! There are signs of life in th garden with bulbs starting to show, which mea Spring is just around the corner

Valentine’s Day is upon us and even if you disagree with the commercial aspects of the da it is a chance to show that someone special how much you care. I will be whipping up my delicious chocolate pudding on the day, see the recipe in the magazine

There are more places opening up to provide some relief from the cost of living crisis, NNDC have a new team of Community Connectors covering North Norfolk to signpost people to where help is available Find out more about them at www north-norfolk gov uk/communityconnectors or get in touch with them if you have a group able to help the community

Whatever you are doing this month, enjoy your February magazine

Jo – Editor

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

March Tuesday 28th February Friday 10th March

April

Tuesday 28th March Friday 7th April

May Tuesday 2nd May Friday 12th May

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Help us to bring the stories of the Broads alive!

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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.

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The 7th of February marks Charles Dickens’ birthday. This issue’s word search theme is ‘Charles Dickens’ Between FOUR and TWELVE letters. One or more words.There are 10 entries in this issue’s CHRONICLE WORDSEARCH.

How many can you find?

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The Last Issue’s Answers

The FOUR YELLOW SQUARES in the SUDOKU were 8 8 1 5

The FALLEN PUZZLE answers were: ORGANIZING IS WHAT YOU DO BEFORE YOU DO SOMETHING, SO THAT WHEN YOU DO IT, IT IS NOT ALL MIXED UP. A. A. MILNE and WINTER IS THE TIME FOR COMFORT, FOR GOOD FOOD AND WARMTH, FOR THE TOUCH OF A FRIENDLY

HAND AND FOR A TALK BESIDE THE FIRE: IT IS THE TIME FOR HOME.

EDITH SITWELL

The ‘Winnie the Pooh’’ themed words featured in last issue’s CHRONICLE WORDSEARCH were:

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Legal steps to consider when diagnosed with a

by Kieran Athow, Solicitor, Hayes + Storr

On top of the heartbreak and worry that a diagnosis of a life-limiting illness can cause, there will be a raft of concerns and uncertainties about your care and financial affairs, and it can be difficult to know exactly how to prepare from a legal standpoint

There are steps you can take to ensure that your care runs smoothly following such a diagnosis

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) for Health and Welfare can be an essential part of future care planning, alongside the preparation of an Advance Care Plan

Considerations for an LPA for Health and Welfare

An LPA for Health and Welfare allows you to appoint a number of individuals to act as your ‘attorneys’ with respect to your health and care decisions Your attorneys must be over 18 years of age and have mental capacity

You must select your attorneys carefully, having due consideration as to whether such individual(s) would be appropriate attorney(s) and whether they have suitable character/ experience to make difficult decisions on your behalf

Your attorneys will have the power to make

decisions on your behalf in relation to your health and care, including but not limited to; your daily routine (diet etc), medical care, moving into a care home and also decisions surrounding life sustaining treatment (with the latter being subject to express authorisation being provided within the LPA itself)

It is important to note that your attorneys can only deal with your health and care decisions when you become incapable of making such decisions yourself

You may also wish to prepare an LPA for Property and Financial Affairs This will deal with decisions surrounding your banking, selling your home and paying any bills and outgoings during your lifetime.

Advance Care Plan

In addition to an LPA, an Advance Care Plan (ACP) allows you to clearly set out your personal wishes regarding the care and treatment you should receive It is not a legally binding document; however, it ensures that the people involved in your care know what is important to you

ACPs are normally made together with your healthcare team. Some people feel they need help from their nurse or doctor to fill in an

ACP, but you can complete one yourself An example of an Advance Care Plan template can be found on the Dementia UK website.

Once completed, you should keep a copy amongst your papers and also give a copy to anyone else involved in your care If you have prepared an LPA for Health and Welfare, then you should make a note of this within your ACP

Will considerations

It is also important that you consider the terms of your existing will (if held) to ensure that no changes are required If you do not have an existing will, then it is advisable that you consider preparing one

How can we help?

If you would like legal advice following the diagnosis of a progressive illness, please call 01263 825959 and ask to speak to Kieran Athow or email Kieran athow@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

Art Exhibition

Local artist Rosalie Osborne Gibb is delighted to be holding an Art Exhibition to coincide with St. Margaret’s Thorpe Market third Snowdrop Sunday, from 12 noon to 4pm on both Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th February, with an exciting diverse 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

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 bone china and ceramic mugs and coasters that would make lovely gifts (or to keep!) depicting Rosalie’s original artwork Free entry and parking, wheelchair access

NWT North Norfolk Group & North East Norfolk Bird Club & Cley Bird Club

Bustards: The Ecstasy and the Agony

An illustrated talk by Nigel Collar

Thursday 16th February 2023 Cley Village Hall at 7 30pm

Entry is free but donations to Norfolk wildlife conservation welcome

Kindly sponsored by Cley Windmill

Tea Dance

North Walsham Community Centre

Monday Afternoon 27th February 2023 2pm to 4 30pm Entry - £3 00

All proceeds go to charity

Should anyone have any questions or queries please feel free to contact me, Barrie Eke, on 01603 736155

Aylsham & District Flower Club

We start our Platinum Jubilee Year on Wednesday 8th March at 7pm for 7.30 in Aylsham Town Hall.

Brenda Tubb (Attleborough) will be demonstrating “Bags of Fun” Flower of the month competition and raffle of arrangements Tea/coffee on arrival if required All very welcome to this evening of flowers ,fun, and friendship

Annual subscriptions this year will be £30 and visitors fee £8 This is the first increase for several years due to demonstrators fees and costs of flowers rising considerably in recent months If you intend coming each month it is worth becoming a member

Contact: Crystal Dyball 01603 291190

Gunton Sawmill

Gunton's Water-powered Sawmill is one of the top attractions in North Norfolk The focus of the sawmill is to preserve and demonstrate aspects of England's industrial heritage. We run the 200-year-old saw on open days and for private groups making it popular with tourists and locals alike

There is also a growing museum of woodland industries, building trades and other rural crafts, so we are looking for volunteers to help run and develop both the sawmill and exhibits

We need practical people to operate the saw, stewards to engage with the public and explain the machinery and history of the sawmill

We are also looking for administrative 'Friends' Professionals

and experts to seek and apply for funding, update with the Facebook page and website and generally oversee and advise on what needs doing and chase it up Rural crafts people and static displays are always popular so more of those for open days too

We are hosting a volunteer day on March the 12th, 2pm till 4pm, adults only please Sawmill gate will be open, NR11 7HL If you would like to be involved, please come along or contact us via the website: guntonparksawmill co uk

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

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Sunday 26th February

Seedy Sunday - East Ruston Gardening Club Community Seed and Plant Swap at East Ruston Village Hall, School Road, East Ruston NR12 9JD 10.00 am - 1.00 pm. Free Entry - Everyone Welcome - Kids Activities - Refreshments & Gardeners Social Organize your seeds and plants into areas provided, look at what is there and take what you need, if you do not bring any seeds or plants to share, there is a donation box A raffle and tombola will take place to cover the costs of the event

Cromer BIPC Local Open Day

Monday 27 February, 11.00 – 14.00

Are you looking to start a business in North Norfolk?

Join us for our first Business Open Day at Cromer Library – you can talk to a range of business advisors and start-up experts, plus access the library’s range of business books and databases and access market research and intellectual property guidance

Our advisors include:

• Candy Richards from the Federation of Small Businesses offering advice to small businesses and the self-employed

• Daniel Gee from Larking Gowen accountants offering advice on tax, VAT, payroll and self-employment

• Tim Gardiner, Employment Partnerships Manager from Access Creative College, talking about apprenticeships

• Ian Bird from Norfolk and Waveney Enterprise Services (NWES), who offer free business advice and training and access to finance

• Andy Gray, Natwest Local Enterprise Manager, East Coast talking about the free tools & programmes available from Natwest Entrepreneurship

Most of the sessions will be drop-in, but if you wish to book a one- to-one with NWES, please email us at bipcnorfolk@norfolk gov uk

Pantomime Success Brings Town Together

North Walsham People’s Theatre became the focus of Christmas time for North Walsham as it’s pantomime, Sleeping Beauty, entertained and enchanted audiences with sell-out shows

North Walsham People’s Theatre is a pop-up theatre located on Black Swan Loke and the Christmas pantomime is the jewel in the crown after a fantastic response from audiences The new adaptation was written by director Joseph Ballard, who managed to incorporate all the big news stories of last year alongside slapstick routines, his trademark sense of humour and a meaningful message to inspire audience members of all ages in this outstanding production

Joseph Ballard said: “I am very proud of what we have achieved, employing professional actors to present a top quality pantomime for people in the town to enjoy – sharing the magic of live theatre and the sense of togetherness at Christmastime We had received fantastic feedback and support, which has provided us with a strong foundation to go forward with more plans throughout the year ”

In this version, Rose, played by Georgie Matthews, unaware of being princess, couldn’t think of anything worse than actually being one –all whilst the new (yes, another one) villainous Prime Minister, played mesmerizingly by Simon Michael-Morgan) plotted against the royal family to take over as President Beverley Bishop and Jamie O’Sullivan bring comedy and remind us of the rules of the kingdom as the Queen and Duke respectively Local dance school Dance for Fun provided the ensemble with dazzling numbers and costumes Andrew Burrell’s talent as the hilarious Percy kept the pace alongside the kingdom’s fairy (or auntie), played by Norfolk’s very own Queen of the stage, Titania Trust

From outlandish costumes, quick humour and showstopping moments (including a star-lit ballet and dare we mention the flying?) Titania wowed audiences, showing that over two decades of pantomime and stage experience shone through under her fairy wings Titania proved to be a pantomime dame, with homage to tradition, for the modern age, ensuring her message of kindness and love carried through to win the day

The pantomime was supported by the HAZ Project, helping to promote the

town – recognising that arts and culture plays a significant part in capturing the town’s past and also sharing its way forward with the community The show was produced by New Stages, who present shows and classes all year round including North Norfolk Youth Theatre for 8-17s, acting classes for adults and North Walsham People’s Choir

You can find out more about upcoming projects, shows and classes at: www.newstages.co.uk

Jaggard, Nicholas Peter

Nick (Friend of Mick) who drove a black Mercedes, passed away peacefully at home in Lowestoft on Friday 16th December 2022 aged 57. He will be sadly missed by all his friends and those who knew him. A service to celebrate his life will be held at Gorleston Crematorium on Friday 24th February 2023 at 1pm. Flowers are welcome or donations if desired, may be given on the day or by cheque made payable to Cancer Research UK and sent to Gordon Barber Funeral Home, 13 Carlton Road, Lowestoft NR33 0RU. Tel: 01502 573632.

16 Bacton Road, North Walsham NR28 9DR

Opposite Sainsbury’s Petrol Station Tel: 01692 403819

OPEN TUESDAY to SATURDAY Lunchtime and Teatime

For details of Opening Times, our full Restaurant Menu, our Take Away Menu and to place online orders please visit www.three-cottages.co.uk

RESTAURANT SPECIALS

£10 MEAL DEAL

Lite Bite Cod or Haddock and Chips or Salad, Tea or Coffee plus Ice Cream with Sauce.

£4 LUNCH DEAL

One Sausage or Fish Cake and Chips or Salad plus a Tea or Coffee

£5 PENSIONER’S SPECIAL MEAL

Fish Bites and Chips or Salad, Tea or Coffee plus Ice Cream with Sauce

Friday 17th February Friday 24th February

All tickets £3 Café opens at 10.30am for 11am screening

All tickets £5 Includes free tea and cake Café opens at 3.15pm for 3.45pm screening

Titania Trust, Andrew Burrell, Beverley Bishop and Georgie Matthews in Sleeping Beauty, 2022 Credit: Simon Watson Photography

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

NO LONGER A WOMEN’S ONLY CLUB LASER, SKIN, VEIN AND COSMETIC

A recent study at Coltishall Clinic has shown that a third of our patients are now men We offer a range of medical treatments unlike a lot of purely cosmetic clinics

Men can be just as concerned about their looks as women and how society views them. It has seemed the norm for a long time for men to accept that they cannot change things

Not anymore, the trend is that more men are coming for a variety of treatments and enjoying the benefits Men want to remain youthful and often want to keep up with their partners (who often introduce them to these treatments or bring them along to appointments )

Here at Coltishall Clinic we understand that men don’t want to give up their masculinity. We help to navigate patients through the numerous treatments we offer and to give you the look that you wish to achieve

All our invasive treatments are performed purely under local anaesthesia on a walk-in walk-out basis so there is no worry about general anaesthesia and hospitalisation issues

Here is a selection of our treatments for men:

● Acne or acne scarring [chemcal peels, microdermabrasion, IPL, Lasers]

SURGERY TREATMENTS FOR MEN

● Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing

● Masculine facial contouring, cheekbone and jawline enhancement

● Shaving bumps, moles, cysts, warts and verrucae removal

● Unwanted hair on face, back, chest, legs etc

● Rosacea & rhinphyma [bulbous nose reduction]

● Pigmentation/ broken veins on face

● Thread and spider veins

● Frown lines, crow’s feet & wrinkle softening

● Ageing face, volume replacement, nose to mouth lines softening etc.

● Age spots, sun spots and liver spots

● Radiofrequency skin tightening

● Ultrasound body contouring

● Liposuction for face, neck, chin, jowls, man boobs, love handles and many body areas

● Face and neck Lift

● Hair loss treatments

● Varicose veins Laser treatment

Food served daily 5.30pm – 8.30pm

Every Wednesday 12.00pm till 2.30pm is our Lunchtime Specials Board.

2 Main Meals for £14.00

2 Main Meals and Desert £22.00

Great choice of food and drink, with direct access down to a sandy beach. A lovely day out even in winter at Cliff Top.

The Cliff Top Inn, Castaways Holiday Park, Bacton, Norfolk, NR12 0JB to book call 01692 650436 or email:castaways.bacton@hotmail.co.uk

Popular surgical procedures for men include direct browlift, eyelid surgery, face lift and direct neck lift

We have seen increasing number of men including older men come in for our minimally invasive but very effective surgical options such as a direct brow lift, eyelid surgery or a direct neck lift

The beauty of these procedures is that they are relatively simple, uncomplicated procedures that provide great results with no significant recovery period or discomfort

If you are interested in finding out more about our treatments please call us on 01603 736487 or visit www.coltishallclinic.co.uk

01603 736487

Exciting Developments for the North Walsham and Dilham Canal

In the comfort of The Kings Arms Hotel in North Walsham, the very place the inaugural meeting of the North Walsham and Dilham Canal Trust of 1811 was held, the belated 2022 Annual General Meeting of the NWDCT took place on 12th January 2023 Forty-eight members attended the upstairs lounge (formerly the courthouse) and were updated on progress of the canal so far and plans for the year ahead

New members were welcomed, and trustees and officers were elected or re-elected to the Trust The treasurer, Barry Mobbs, reported that the Trust’s finances were in good health. Donations and funds raised over the year were uplifting considering the general squeeze on the public’s purse

A new trustee, Ralph Miles, was welcomed Ralph will be joining David Batley, another relatively new member, together forming the funding team David has already secured a grant from the Sheringham Shoal Community Fund through the Norfolk Community Foundation and this money has bought new equipment for the enthusiastic work party Part of the volunteers’ tasks is to manage the vegetation along the canal side, now with modern battery driven equipment eliminating both exhaust and noise pollution

David and Ralph will be looking for funding

this year, both in the county and nationally, for the canal restoration enabling the Trust to engage a civil engineering firm and expertise from the Inland Waterways Association and the Canal and River Trust

must work alongside various government bodies to ensure correct procedures are in place to enable the restoration and re-watering of the canal Katherine is a most welcome part of the team and has already begun to discover the delicate diversity of the water and the canal side

Trustees and officers of the NWDCT meet monthly The enthusiasm for re-watering and restoring the canal navigation does not diminish and the team are dedicated to opening the canal The hope is for it to be used by canoeists, paddle boarders and swimmers beyond Ebridge basin, only eco-friendly craft also part of the plan

A new volunteer officer joining the NWDCT is Katherine Benstead Katherine’s passion and expertise is wildlife. A crucial part of re-watering the Canal is the observation and care given to the creatures and plants that inhabit the banks and water The NWDCT

To put the canal firmly on the map, the annual Open Day will now be a slightly larger affair at the new venue of Dilham Hall Retreats at the Tonnage Bridge location on the weekend of 2nd and 3rd September 2023 Any current members or those keen to join, would be welcomed into a team to make this weekend one to remember The aim is for the general public to see the lovely canal and maybe take a trip on our solar powered boat, Ella II or the new electric powered Wherry, The Newun We hope there will be live music and stalls selling food and goods plus local crafts people displaying their expertise

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer of the North Walsham and Dilham Canal, please email: secretary@nwdct.org or call David on: 07497 081137

Award Nominations for Mundesley Players

Local theatre group The Mundesley

Players have just been awarded two nominations from the National Opera and Dramatic Association (NODA).

Both are nominations for the outstanding play Goodnight Mister Tom that they put on at the Coronation Hall last October. The show has been nominated for the Eastern Region Certificate for drama Plus, an unusual nomination for Imaginative set for small stage

“I feel totally overwhelmed with the nomination, but hard work pays off”, said director Cheryl Collings

She pointed out that it was due to her cast and crew, who stepped up and made this play a success “There are a lot of people who don't know the amount of time and energy it takes to pull a show together and the time spent on it outside of normal rehearsal times ”

The scenery grabbed its own nomination Designed and built by the husband-and-wife team of Nigel and Brenda Holmes, it gradually transformed the stage

from a cottage in the country to a dark house in London, passing through the village library, the post office and village hall Train stations and bomb shelters were also brought to life on what is a very small stage.

“Thankfully,” said Nigel “we were working with an imaginative director who let us use our creative talents to the full She did not restrict us to standard thinking This scenery nomination proves that she was right to let us run with it ”

The same production team are currently working on the pantomime Aladdin, to be staged in the Coronation Hall between the 14th and 18th February A glittery, family friendly show, with music, dance and laughter Not only are the production crew the same but many of the actors as well. A brilliant introduction for kids to see their first live show

Tickets to the panto cost just £12 for adults and £8 for under 16s They are available online from www ticketsource co uk/mundesleyplayers or by phone at 0333 666 3366, or they can be purchased in person from The Coronation Hall between 2 30pm and 4 30pm every Sunday

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Editor ’s Recipe

It’s Valentine’s Day and what could be more of a treat for your amore than an indulgent chocolate pudding to round off a special meal?

As you know, I try to keep recipes simple, and this one is no exception There is a little magic involved but the pudding does all that in the oven, producing a light sponge on top with a delicious, silky sauce on the bottom Excellent served with cream, crème fraise or a delicate crème anglaise (custard to you and me) Add a few of your favourite berries on the plate for a special touch

This pudding is quite rich, so will easily serve 6. Any leftovers can be covered and put in the fridge to be reheated in the microwave

Self-saucing Chocolate Pudding

Ingredients

130g plain flour

25g cocoa powder

2 teaspoons baking powder

pinch of salt

100g soft brown sugar

60g butter, melted (+ extra for greasing)

1 large egg

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Fastest Pud in Norfolk!

I do hope that no one challenges me on this (!) but in an emergency, having completely forgotten to produce a pudding one Sunday, I decided to try something I have always meant to do but never got around to; a microwaved steam pudding I have seen it done many times (thank you for the inspiration, Joselyn!) but never quite plucked up the courage, but these were desperate times So with trepidation I whisked up what I hoped would be a delicious, light airy sponge, grabbed the marmalade and

125ml whole milk

For the sauce

25g cocoa powder

100g soft brown sugar

250ml boiling water

Method

Preheat your oven to Gas 4, 180C / 160C fan Grease an (approximately) 8 inch pie dish or baking dish with butter.

In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt Whisk together to combine.

In a separate medium mixing bowl, beat together the melted butter and sugar until smooth Add the egg and vanilla and beat well, scraping down the sides of the bowl to make sure everything is well combined and smooth Add ⅓ of the dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Stir through gently until just combined. Now add half of the milk, mix gently again. Continue like this until all the flour and milk is combined just It is important not to overmix or the cake may turn out dense and tough Pour the pudding batter into your prepared dish

For the sauce: Mix together the cocoa, sugar

went for it what a wonderful invention the microwave is! Not only does it produce the lightest sponge I’ve ever had, but it is also a super economical way to cook, something we all need at the moment, and the speed it does it!

This recipe feeds around 4 to 5 if you add lashings of custard (microwave again, obviously) and I’m so blown away by the ease and speed that my family’s waistlines will be increasing over the next few weeks and months as I experiment with different flavours I guess that’s the end of the New Year Diet!

Speedy Sponge Pudding with Marmalade

4 oz self-raising flour

1 tsp baking powder

3 oz caster sugar

3 oz butter/marge (I use Clover)

1 large egg

1 tablespoon milk

1 dessert spoon orange blossom water (optional, use orange essence if you prefer)

2 tablespoons orange marmalade

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and boiling water in a small bowl until well combined (it will look watery but don’t worry) Slowly pour the sauce over the back of a spoon all over the top of the pudding mixture in the dish

Bake the pudding for 25-30 minutes. The top should look dry and be a little springy Lift carefully out of the oven (the sponge will be floating on the sauce) and serve

Put everything except the marmalade into a bowl and whisk until light and fluffy Grease a 2lb pudding basin generously, add a circle of greaseproof paper into the bottom and grease this also

Spoon your marmalade into the bottom of the basin, and spoon your pudding mix on top, evening out the top

Put into the microwave on high for 5 mins, check and if it’s still a little loose in the middle return for another minute

Carefully remove from microwave and run a knife all around the outside edge of the pudding, and using a cloth carefully upend the pudding onto a plate, lifting off the bowl

Remove the greaseproof paper, being very careful as the marmalade will be extremely hot, and voila! It’s ready to serve with custard, ice cream or cream.

Experiment with golden syrup, lemon curd or jam in place of marmalade

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North Norfolk singer-song writers release much-anticipated first single!

Cromer ’s acoustic singer-song writing duo, The Browns, are releasing their debut single, ‘Forgive and Forget’ on 24th February this year

The couple first met in 1977 at a school dance, but lost touch after their first date plans went awry, but they reconnected in 2015, married in 2017 and started writing and singing together the following year

Their distinctive sound developed organically as Annie started adding harmonies to Vernon’s vocals, and it’s their harmonies and blend of voices that makes their performances distinctive and unique

Their single certainly won’t disappoint their followers as layers of harmony proliferate throughout the song with its poignant theme of suspicion and betrayal in a fragile relationship that is seemingly doomed Sorrow, indignation, and resignation weave their way through the song much like the intertwining vocals and harmonies The theme of helplessness and hopelessness are treated with elegance and sensitivity and the beautiful blend of harmonies only serves to highlight the disharmony in

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The Browns have been regular performers at festivals and folk groups around Norfolk such as Deepdale Festival in Burnham Deepdale, Folk on the Pier in Cromer, Cambridge Folk Club, the Bury Folk Collective, Blakeney Beer and Shanty Festival and at various venues around Norwich They also played at festivals further afield such as Bedford River Festival and Boar ’s Bridge festival

Their songs are already getting significant radio play, but their decision to record an album and release a single is entirely due to the encouragement and support they received from their fans, friends and the audiences they encountered at gigs and performances

An album is planned for the spring, and The Browns will perform some of their album tracks at their upcoming gig for Folk on the Strand in March at the Belfry in

Overstrand, where they will be supporting Sally Barker on the first evening of a weekend devoted to showcasing singer-songwriters

In the meantime, you can hear them at folk clubs, venues and events around Norfolk and beyond – follow them on Facebook or check their website for their events diary!

You can follow The Browns on Facebook www.facebook.com/vernonandannie and find out more about them via their website at www.thebrownsnorfolk.com

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An Abundance of and a Regular supply of Free Range Eggs

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Laser therapy helping pets at Toll Barn Vets

At Toll Barn Vets we believe in constantly providing the highest standard of care for our patients by utilising cutting edge technology to reduce reliance on medication

This is particularly beneficial for chronic conditions and significantly improves our pets’ quality of life

As part of this commitment we offer our patients Laser Therapy which reduces inflammation and provides pain relief It is effective at treating acute and chronic pain as well as improving wound healing It is most frequently performed in contact with the area being treated, however, for nervous patients it can be used without contact with the body and can also be applied to acupuncture points to achieve similar responses to traditional acupuncture without requiring application of needles

Laser therapy is safe, painless and fast with most sessions taking 5-10 minutes per area of treatment and most patients show significant improvement after 3-5 treatment sessions

Laser therapy stimulates the body’s own healing powers by stimulating cellular activity which reduces inflammation, provides pain relief, stimulates nerve regeneration and improves tissue repair often leading to a reduction in requirement for medication and reduced healing times Laser therapy often forms part of the treatment for osteoarthritis, degenerative joint disease (eg hip and elbow dysplasia), intervertebral disc disease (spinal pain), skin disease, post operative wound healing, sprains and strains, treatment of orthopaedic disease (eg cruciate ligament rupture) and periodontal disease

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Offering a warm, friendly and welcoming space, Merchants’ Place has a range of new activities starting in January 2023

Fancy joining a Floristry or Crochet course? Perhaps you’d like to try Creative Writing or need to learn Paediatric First Aid? Here is more about what is happening at the Centre

• F R E E C O U R S E S F O R A D U LT S:

- Fun First Aid for all the Family

- Level 3 Paediatric First Aid

- Floristry for Wellbeing

- Crochet for Wellbeing

- Creative Writing

- English Skills - Maths Skills

- Computer Skills and more

: Providing food and essential supplies for local people, currently supporting around 30 families a day We welcome donations of any long-life or essential household items, please just drop them in Open Monday – Thursday, 9:30am – 3pm – just bring a bag!

- Norfolk and Waveney MIND Drop-in: A free weekly mental health drop-in running every Wednesday morning between 9am

12noon Just pop-in to find out more

- NHS Wellbeing: A free self-referral counselling service for anybody who would like support with their mental health To find out more, call 0300 123 1503.

- Specsavers Hearing: A free service to test your hearing and find the

best solution for you Call them directly to find out more: 01493 332244

- Menscraft Support Group for Men: Weekly sessions to bring men together and improve wellbeing through informal activities and conversation For more information, contact Crystal: crystal@menscraft org uk / 07704 428872

- MAP Youthbank: Aged between 13 - 17 years old? You can join this new project where young people make decisions and set their own agenda for change Every Thursday between 4pm – 6pm. For more information, email youthbanks@map uk net

- Vision Norfolk Coffee Mornings: A monthly meeting for people who are partially sighted Next meeting on Thursday 26th January between 10am – 1pm Call their team to find out more: 01603 573000

- Opening Doors: Weekly group for people with learning disabilities, offering sessions for members to take part in activities and make decisions on how the organisation runs Contact their team on 01603 631433

- Let’s Create Craft Group: A referral only craft project to reduce isolation and improve wellbeing, funded by the North Norfolk District Council Arts Fund Contact Merchants’ Place to find out more

- All About Mum Support Group: A group for new Mums with babies under 12 months old to meet new people and receive professional advice Free sessions funded by Love Norfolk Contact Merchants’ Place or just come along between 9:30am – 11:30am on a Monday.

- Coffee Cake and Company: A weekly group to reduce isolation and improve wellbeing. Currently running every Tuesday morning between 10am – 12noon Funded by the Surviving Winter Fund

- North Norfolk Volunteer Hub: If you are interested in volunteering within your local community, or if you need volunteers to help your organisation, contact us today: volhub@merchantsplace co uk / 01263 519454

New events and courses are organised on a regular basis. A good way to stay up to date is to follow our social media pages You can also see what’s happening at the Centre by browsing the calendar on our website – www merchantsplace co uk or by subscribing to our online newsletter Merchants’ Place, 16 Church Street, Cromer, NR27 9ES T: 01263 519454 E: info@merchantsplace co uk

Children’s literacy charity Schoolreaders is urgently looking for enthusiastic volunteers who can help spread the joy of reading to children in local primary schools – especially around the towns of Holt, Sheringham,

Volunteers Wanted to Spread the Joy of Reading to Primary School Children

Cromer and North Walsham in Norfolk.

The much-needed charity recruits volunteers to listen to children read weekly in primary schools, focusing on schools with the greatest need

Every year 1 in 4 children leave primary school unable to read well which can have life-long consequences1

Furthermore, government statistics show it is the youngest and most disadvantaged children who have been set back the most in reading following the disruption to education caused by the Covid pandemic.

Schoolreaders volunteers act as positive role models, not only helping children improve their reading age but also their reading fluency, enjoyment and comprehension3

Antonia, retired, and a Schoolreaders volunteer, explains her experience, “Being a Schoolreaders volunteer has exceeded my expectations and is one of the best parts of my

week. I can see the difference the reading makes to the children particularly in their punctuation Being able to read is the greatest gift you can give a child They can go on to cook, build a rocket or run the country ”

Jane Whitbread, who founded Schoolreaders ten years ago and which now provides over 12,000 children with a weekly one-to-one reading session, concludes, “Schoolreaders are needed more than ever, especially for the youngest and most disadvantaged pupils to help them catch up on their reading Children who leave primary school unable to read well will have trouble accessing their secondary education fully which can have life-long consequences The beauty of our reading scheme is that not only does it benefit children and schools, but it also gives our volunteers a huge sense of satisfaction in sharing their love of reading ”

Find out more about becoming a Schoolreaders volunteer at www.schoolreaders.org

310 Mate in two moves

Solution to No, 310:

311 Mate in six moves

1 Qa1! bxa1Q (R,B,N) 2 Rb8 To relieve stalemate, White sacrifices his Q in a remote corner square! The white K is placed to head off 1 Re1, Rf1? b1n+! Construction note: without white Pc6, there would be a cook (unwanted second solution) 1 Rf7! Kg8 2. Qe8.

Can’t solve problems? Here (No 311) is a six-mover we guarantee you can do Just move, and think later! No need to send solutions!

Joint winners for 2022 are Edward Hackford (Blakeney) and Dave Jones (Sheringham), who solved everything except No 309 in December, missing Black’s counter-sacrifice at move 2 No competition for 2023 Just straightforward problems which will, hopefully, touch some funny-bones!

Sheringham & District Philatelic Society

The first meeting of the year took place on January 9th.

Our Chairman Gerry Smith has been absent in recent weeks, due to illness, and Jane Purkiss chaired the meeting

The committee has decided that the Colin Turner shield should be presented to Gerry for his immense contribution to the Society over the last 20 years or more All present endorsed this decision and asked for their best wishes to be passed on to him

The Christmas social event had been cancelled due to bad weather and so was postponed to January. As well as time for catching up with each other, 8 members displayed 5 pages from their collections, as part of an annual competition The winner was Jim Farrell with a beautiful display of French Art stamps He was presented with a shield which will be inscribed with his name There were also philatelic items for sale to peruse whilst consuming the Festive “eats”

The next meeting is the AGM, on Monday, February 13th at 7.30pm in West Runton Church Hall Visitors are welcome

More information from Jim 01263 721043

311 V Ropke, In Irving Chernev, The Fireside Book of Chess

North Norfolk Scoops Awards in National Competition

Giraffes Necking taken recently in Kruger National Park and Lizzie Wallis received a Highly Commended Award for Brown Hare after the Blizzard

Val Walker also received the highest aggregate score for her four images and so won an additional Medal

and

North Norfolk Photographic Society has won the GB Cup for Nature, which is a competition run by the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain for clubs throughout the country.

The Gold Medal for the overall best image was also won by club member Diana Knight for her image called Flamingos Flying over Soda Lake This was taken in Kenya flying over one of the Rift Valley Lakes

Val Walker won a Silver Medal for

title of Nature Photographer of the Year

This is the first time a club from East Anglia has won this prestigious competition, the nearest being a 4th place some 10 years ago.

This is a real

achievement for a club which only has just over 40 members and is competing against much larger Societies

If you would like more information about the club, including a gallery of members images, where we meet and what we do, then please look at the website

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North Walsham Town Centre Project Unearths a Potential Sinkhole

HAZ project’s quick intervention avoids potential disaster situation.

The improvements taking place in North Walsham town centre (as part of the High Street Heritage Action Zone project) have unearthed what could have been a potential sinkhole The quick thinking by the team on the ground has meant that steps have been taken to avoid this potential disaster

During the extensive regeneration works currently happening in the town centre, the contractors discovered a small hole in the centre of the marketplace On further examination, the hole was found to have a larger void underneath This space has a mains water pipe running through it, which is badly corroded and in need of replacement. Within a few hours, our team had contacted Anglian Water and representatives came on site, inspected the space and have consequently arranged to deploy a team next week to replace the pipe and make good.

The works to the marketplace have indirectly contributed to fixing what could have been a potential disaster later on and the prompt action has allowed this issue to be sorted out and rectified without further disruption and cost to local residents

Cllr Richard Kershaw, Portfolio holder for Sustainable Growth, commented: “I am very relieved that our work has indirectly identified what could have been a major issue for the town We have been able to alert the relevant authority to the problem and get them on-site within a few hours to review the issue They have agreed to fund the replacement of the existing warped and

The Mirliton Flutes

Present a night of ‘Musical Allsorts’

Including Mozart, Pachelbel, Delibes Jerome Kern and others

The Mirlitons are a group of up to eleven flautists, both professional and amateur musicians forming a standard Flute Choir, from piccolo to bass

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corroded pipe and to make the space good.

"There will, of course, be some disruption as they will need to close one of the main Lokes in the town, but we’re hopeful that this will only be for a few days next week ”

The team from the HAZ project, the Town Council, the contractors on site and Anglian Water will identify and signpost pedestrians

to and from the car park, and in particular access to the weekly market (which happens on a Thursday), whilst Bank Loke is out of action. It is hoped that this work will only impact one market day

The Catholic Church, New Road, North Walsham, NR28 9JP Mondays 10am & 11.30am

R Bell Tree Services

When I moved to North Norfolk in 2013 I was interested in the needs of the many older people here, and volunteered at Glendon House (Overstrand) and Halsey House (Dementia Friendly Cromer)

I became a trustee at Age Concern North Norfolk in 2015 and then chair in 2016 I stepped down from the position at the end of October 2022 and completed a final “consultancy basis” period at the end of January 2023.

I continue to serve as a Governor of the NSFT (Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust)

Over the last 8 years funding bid processes have become more rigorous and, during 2019-2021 with the pandemic sandwiched in between those years, the charity had to ride out many storms

Over the years various trustees have given freely and faithfully of their time The current chair is my former colleague Mark Danson-Hatcher and I am confident that he will continue to guide the “ship” into smoother waters – not least because of his naval background! He is supported by four other trustees Anneliese Maerz (in post since February 2021) continues to successfully manage the Day Centre Hub’s activities

It gives me great pleasure to be handing over to a new chair at a high point where referrals have never been greater and staff have never

I would like to offer my sincere thanks to all staff members, trustees and other volunteers, who continue to make ACNN such a success. Contact ACNN on 01263 821188 or alisonc@ageconcernnorthnorfolk

The end of Ground Rent for tenants?

Ground rent is a type of rent paid by the tenant of a leasehold property to the landlord or freeholder

It is a yearly fee that is paid in addition to the rent paid for the property itself Historically, ground rent has been a common feature of leasehold properties, with landlords charging tenants a fee for the right to use the land on which their property sits

However, in recent years, the practice of charging ground rent has come under scrutiny Many have criticized the practice as being unjust and exploitative, with tenants paying exorbitant fees for the right to live in their own homes. As a result, there have been calls for the abolition of ground rent on all new leases of leasehold properties

The government has responded to these calls by introducing the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act, which effectively abolishes ground rent on all new leases of leasehold properties, by capping all new leases to a maximum ground rent of £0 per year

The new law, which came into effect in June 2022, means that landlords will no longer be able to charge ground rent on new leases of leasehold properties While existing leaseholders will only benefit from this reform if they choose to extend their lease, otherwise they will be obliged to pay ground rent until the agreed review date

From the tenant's perspective, the abolition of ground rent is a positive development The reform will help to reduce the financial burden on those who are struggling to afford housing and will help to make housing more affordable and accessible for new tenants

From the landlord's perspective, the abolition of ground rent may have negative consequences. Ground rent is a source of income for landlords and freeholders, and its abolition could impact their ability to maintain and improve the properties they own Some landlords argue that ground rent is a necessary part of the leasehold system, as it ensures that tenants have a vested interest in the property and are more likely to take care of it Few reports suggest that landlords and freeholders may look to compensate for the loss of ground rent by raising the price of their property

The new law will also cap ground rent to a maximum of £0 per year on all retirement properties and this change is expected to come into force no earlier than April 2023

In conclusion, the abolition of ground rent on all new leases of leasehold properties is a complex issue with both positive and negative consequences On the one hand, it will help to make housing more affordable and accessible for tenants, as well as reduce the financial burden on those who are struggling to afford

housing. While on the other hand, it may have negative consequences for landlords and freeholders, and could lead to an increase in property prices

It is essential that freeholders and leaseholders understand the implications of the reform and seek advice accordingly

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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 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 01362422451/ 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

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One pair small pink Wedgwood Jasperware candlesticks One pair 71/2"blue Wedgwood Jasperware candlesticks One only green Wedgwood Jasperware candlestick 07760 418108

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Leisure Rangemaster 110, cream All electric, 2 ovens, grill, warming drawer 4 ring + griddle + hotplate Good working order, manual included Buyer collects from Bawdeswell £295 01362 688280

Lampshades x 2 stag design, £18-00

Wooden lamp bases x2, £10-00each

Kitchen scales, £5-00 M&S Jeggings size 12, £10-00 Call evenings 01263 710011

Pair of men’s Clarks Goretex walking boots; size 8; only worn twice so as new condition; cost over £90; selling for £40 Holt 07717 160783

Hp printer Deskjet D1560 with inks £20

North Walsham 01692 406360

2-seater sofa (170cm x 95cm) and 1 armchair (114cm x 95cm), black and charcoal grey crushed velour with suede effect arms, cushion back and silver cube feet

Good condition from smoke free home

Can send pictures £150 ono 07899

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Ladies' black leather, knee-high boots, worn once, size 8, wide fitting foot and leg, bought for £85, sell for £40 07823 939170

Toddler bed, 166cm x 76cm, pine £20 01692 406582

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

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Dietz Taimas GT 4-wheel Rollator never used £150 Lightweight folding Wheelchair

£35 01263 587663

Double duvet with cover, £5 V soft white blanket (throw), £5 3 brand new wooden picture frames, £5 each ono Brand new Mary Berry cookbook, £5 Complete set

‘London’s Burning’ and ‘Wild at Heart’ boxed CDs Name your price Single duvet set, rose design, £5 01692 405663 Cookworks 20 litre mini oven and grill

461x376x298mm Suitable for worktop

Only used once £50 01328 830598

Glass chess set, £5 Collection only 01692 407693

John Lewis travel cot and bassinet, with an extra made to measure mattress, velour mattress protector and two fitted white sheets £70: John Lewis sturdy wooden highchair with separate chair pad £50 Both used for occasionally by grandchildren, excellent clean condition 01263 860083

Freezer, Zanussi, front opening 55cm w, 24cm d, 83cm h Fridge, Fridgemaster, front opening, 86cm w, 55cm w, 140cm h Both good condition £50 each ono, buyer collects from Weybourne 07788 564445 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

Large oak office desk Excellent condition Width 180cm Depth 85cm, Height 80cm 7 drawers total inc 2 suspension drawers

Dismantles in 3 sections £150 ono Large wooden coffee table Width 150cm, Depth 70cm, Height 45cm Parquetry wooden top £100 Melton Constable Buyer collects 077488 46125

Set of lawn bowls, Size 3 Thomas Taylor with bag, net and measure £30 01263 513270

Red gear 4 music semi acoustic guitar in very good condition recently restrung free stand £150 ono Cromer 07376 199016

Six Canterbury decorative plates of Old North Walsham £20 Colour TV 16inch £25 Toaster £10 collection North Walsham 07582 771172

Professional TAMRAC Camera bag, used once, as new (cost £200) 12"w -20"h -10" d, £50 01263 588587

Ercol light wood, cream upholstery threeseater sofa, very good condition £300 Plus, we have two matching armchairs 01263 761602

Victorian copper jelly mould, 10cm tall; 13cm base diameter £25 Holt 01263 712810

Men's genuine black leather zipper jacket 48/50"chest New £40 Men's genuine tan leather zipper jacket 46/48" chest New £40 Set 4 Abarth Scorpion Hub Caps

Mint £60 01692 500776

3 – rung lightweight aluminium step ladder

Perfect condition £6 Holt 01263 712810

Bedroom chaise (also suitable for summer houses) Finished in mid-grey plush - studded trim 5ft (152cms) long x 18 inches (46cms) wide As new £30 07713 521559

Drive DeVilbiss deluxe Travel Folding Walker (wheels and side pockets) £40 Odyssey folding shower chair, as new, £30 Zimmer frame £15 01263 715657

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

Bannister rail, one length of solid light oak, 3 55m approx Fixings and screws supplied for wall mounting Only installed in August 2022, removed to accommodate stairlift Buyer collects £200 ono Phone (evenings only) Holt 01263 586011

“Lavenham” Tilt-Top Overbed Table (ex CareCo) Good condition £32 07796

847406

Free ink Do you have a Canon Pixma MG 5700 series? I have several cartridges of compatible ink All in date after my printer packed up John 01692 405184

Boardman road bike carbon, disc brake’s excellent condition £250 Cromer 01263

510044

Free: Mamas and papas grey cot/ toddler bed, with mattress, vgc Buyer collects, High Kelling 01263 479822

Hammond F 3000 electric organ Upper and lower keyboards, pedals, various functions including play and record In good working order FREE Collection only (This organ is very heavy) Tel: 01263 862397

Bespoke quality pine bookshelves £50

Height 79 inches x width 37 inches x depth

11 inches Holt 07375 082504

Decorative wrought iron driveway gates

Black Each measures 5’3” across, 2’9” to horizontal height, 3’ including decorative curl Fixing hinges included Buyer collects, Holt £99 Can deliver within 10 miles for agreed amount to cover fuel Can send photo Text 07774 921535

Small two-seater sofa and two matching armchairs, all manual recliners Pale green with a small terracotta and cream pattern

VGC £250 Available end of February/beginning of March Collect from Holt 01263

712895

Surplus to need, brand new 100% wool

Westex Boucle carpet in coffee cream

2 9m x 4m, bargain at £100 07857 507502

Curtains - House move necessitates sale of pair of quality curtains custom made by Aldiss Length 4’4” (131cm) Width 9’ (268 cm) Beige/pale pink design £25 01263

823106

Free garden pots Various sizes 16 Ceramic, some glazed, plus 4 plastic Take all or a few Mundesley 07979 490641

Large metal framed sofa bed, excellent condition, hardly used £150 ono Erpingham 01263 768850

Glass top coffee table with mahogany wood surround and base 48”L x 17”W x 16”D Good condition £50 ono 01263

513591

Free: Roma Shoprider disability scooter Needs new battery and work to brake but includes cover, charger, instruction book and shopping basket Collection only 01263 711263

Lawn bowls, Henselite, size 4, £35, Almark med 3, £35 Raleigh Classic England, 5 gears, unused, £115 Halfords turbo Trainer, £35 Sheringham 07900 202555

Tuxedo - M&S “Autograph” black dress suit - jacket chest 44” - trousers W38” - inside leg 29” plus John Lewis white dress shirt 17” plus black bow tie, all vgc £20 the lot John Rocha oatmeal linen jacket (Debenhams) size 44R - hardly worn £10 Hollow fibre polyester Duvet 13 5tog, 185 x 185 (Double size) - hardly used £10 07470 704568

Free to collect, black gold, well-rotted horse manure, for your garden or allotment Tel: 01263 713164

Epson compatible ink cartridges for XP510, 520, 600, 605, 610, 615, 620, 625 or 700 printer models - 38 in all, all fully sealed in original packing, changed to later Epson model and these don't fit! £25 the lot! 01263 860844 or 07767 796395

Wheeled shopping trolley, £5 Armchair extends to 43” + wooden arms, £15 Maestro king pins, new boxed, £15 Mondeo steering lock, £10 Times Concise World Atlas, Readers Digest ‘Last 2 Million Years’, Memoirs HRH Duke of Windsor 1951, £20 lot Mk two Micra spares, rear struts + kit, door mirrors, dist cap, electric leads, handbook, £20 lot 01263 710067

Swan compact teasmade Fitted two cup tray Illuminating alarm and tea symbols Used only a couple of times £15 Hotter Livvy ladies shoes Ballerina style Size 6 standard fitting Sky blue nubuck Unworn, still boxed £10 Collections from Holt Photos available 01263 715568

White Knight 7kg tumble dryer – white £15 (Sheringham) 07796 125917

Pure Chrono SCD series 2 DAB Radio/FM, mains, aux , black, remote £25 00 01263 512449

Selection of Laura Ashley throws and curtains available Also, Sophie Allport hares throw available please contact me for details and I will send pictures collection Sheringham 07591 539388

Static Training Bike - DKN Technology AMEB, programmable, pulse measurement, silent electromagnetic (8kg) flywheel, detailed instruction book, 5 star performance see "sweatband com", can be taken apart for transport, looks new, solid machine, original box, £110, Blakeney 01263 741957

Original Victorian/Edwardian metal fourfoot bed frame £50 Buyer to collect from Holt 07940 113839

Pentax Zoom 70s camera with Telemacro lens including original Pentax case £25 00, Royal Doulton Ladies China Figures Julia £15 00 and Collectors Limited Edition Autumn £20 00 excellent condition 01263 83672

Selection of furniture old oak charm tv video cabinet wine table large sideboard display glass doors, cupboard at bottom plus 4 draws, slipper /sewing box x 2 call for more information all in ex condition 01692 407857

Little Tikes 4 x 4 Princess Cozy Car (Pink and purple), great fun, excellent condition £45 Chico London Stroller buggy with luxury liner foot muff and full rain cover, excellent condition £25 Little Cook’s Kitchen (Early Learning Centre) with sizzle sound on hob and additional pots and pans etc Children love to play at cooking! Excellent condition £35 Only used on occasional visits to Grandparent’s home All above to be collected from Sheringham 01253 825410

De Longhi 900-watt microwave combi oven with instructions, black, little used, perfect working order cost £179 accept £80 buyer collect Cromer 07505 462065

Collection 21 paperback books of Terry Pratchett, £25 Collection 14 hardback books Robert Rankin £30 All in good condition 01263 579775

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Handmade solid oak Welsh dresser £150 ono 07500 846699

Electric garden tiller ideal for small/medium vegetable patch £30 7 pieces greenhouse glass 24" x 24” £4 2 5 ltr Resolva patio cleaner, removes mould and algae £4 Ladies size 7 wide fitting new navy trainers, £10 01263 515222

Two large cream cushions with red cherries, as new £5 Ladies Caprice black ankle boots size 6 as new £10 Ladies Caprice brown ankle boots size 6 as new, £10 01263 517196

Tower Bottega rose gold edition 2 slice toaster, £20 Carmen neon series 2000w hairdryer gift set £20 Both items new and boxed 07990 646111

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Hoover fridge freezer 7 months old, 175cm tall by 54 5cm wide Excellent condition Genuine reason for sale Cost £330 (original receipt can be seen) would accept £230 o n o 07833 996275

Motul Hybrid Ow-16 Engine Oil for fuel economy 3 x litre bottles Unopened £20 the lot 07971 258519

Pair of car ramps, 2000lbs, £25 Sealey trolley jack, 1500kg, £20 2 sheets galvanised steel, 6’6” x 3/16 thick, £20 6’ melamine refectory table, legs fold up, £20 01263 711765Meaco low energy dehumidifier brand new still boxed cost £190 will accept £90 no offers, buyer collects 01263 515835

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3 Piece Suite 2-seater sofa + 2 wing chairs (Buckingham Venitia terracotta from Aldiss) Hardwood frames, fibre filled seats and cushions Smoke and pet-free, excellent condition £325 01263 720973

Taylor made Golf clubs, 1,3,5 sldr woods, 4 sw irons, Odysey putter and bag £250 07500 846699

Oven microwave combi Samsung black, clean and good working order, not used very much, £65 Buyer collects North Walsham 07494 199260

Picture cards by Brooke Bond, Tom Thumb, W D Wills, Craven Black Cat, all in good condition Official souvenir programme England v Luxembourg 15th December 1982 Offers 01263 517156

Heritage Railway to See Visit from Celebrity Steam Locomotive

Visitors to the North Norfolk Railway between 27 May and 4 June this year will have the opportunity to travel on special trains hauled by steam locomotive No 60163 Tornado Tornado, the first mainline steam locomotive built in the UK since 1960, made headlines as it steamed for the first time in 2008 Since then, the engine has continued to impress, hauling Royal Trains and appearing on the big screen in Paddington 2 as well as on numerous television programmes including BBC Top Gear ’s famous “Race to The North”.

Tornado is also the fastest steam engine to run since the 1960s, reaching 100mph on a test train in 2017 but will be running at a more sedate 25 miles hour through the beautiful North Norfolk countryside The engine spends most of its time hauling premier excursions on the mainline, and this is one of the locomotive’s first appearances for fifteen months, so tickets are expected to sell fast.

Special trains hauled by Tornado will depart from Sheringham Station at 10 00, 11 40, 13 20, 15 00 and 16 40 each day from 27 May to 4 June – advance booking via www nnrailway co uk is essential Tickets will include a reserved seat for one return journey from Sheringham to Holt, with extra time at Holt station for passengers to take photographs of the express engine.

Filing Cabinets Following a closure of an office, 4 x 2 drawer 475m wide x 610mm deep x 700mm high £30 00each 1 x 3 drawer 475 x 610 x 1020mm high £40 00 Can deliver free around Holt area (Langham) 07808 858594

Edwardian inlaid commode, £50 2 bedside lamp bases, £10 each M&S brown leg gings, size 12, good condition, £10 2 lampshades, stag design, £10 each 01263 710011

Mixed assortments of acrylic paints, mostly new (some large tubes some smaller) Large assortment of pastel crayons, some new, some partly used Artist’s easel and some brushes Offers Holt 07517 667693

February

February came this morning; Winter ’s dog let off its lead, Bounding like a beast of the wild, Grateful to be freed It snapped at my fingers, Jumped on my toes; Darting around me, Pulling my clothes Suddenly the sun appeared, And called the dog to heel, The warmth of its smile Upon my face, Was so very good to feel

T J Linford

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Photo by Steve Allen

The Arts Society Glaven Valley

The Arts Society Glaven Valley meets for lectures on arts and related subjects, once a month on the third Tuesday from September to June We meet at Cley Village Hall

The next meeting will be on Tuesday 21 February at 1 45 for 2 15 at the Village Hall in Cley

Come along and hear expert Pamela Campbell-Johnson talking about the photographer Jorge Lewinski Born in Lwow, Poland (now Ukraine) in 1921, he has an unparalleled reputation for portraits of the iconic British painters and sculptors of the 20th century. Lewinski photographed over 300 leading British artists principally between 1962 and 1995, revealing the character of each sitter as both a person and as an artist Among others, he captured through his lens David Hockney, Henry Moore, Anthony Gormley and Barbra Hepworth Through Lewinski’s work, we will explore the artistic contributions that these painters and sculptors made to the British Art scene

In addition to its expert monthly lectures, TASGV organises a programme of Study Days, Visits and social occasions It also supports a Young Arts Group and other volunteering activities such as producing Trails of Discovery for local historic churches and venues, aimed at young people

Membership of TASGV costs £45 a year. You can come as a guest for £5 to see if you enjoy our meeting. There is free parking in the car park next to the Village Hall New members are welcomed and you can find out how to join on our website www theartssocietyglavenvalley org uk

Coach Sam Smashes Eastern Region Masters Record

North Norfolk Viking’s Lead Swimming Coach Sam Watts smashed the Eastern Region 800m freestyle record at the Crawley Competition with a winning time of 10 46 78 for his age category The record stood for eleven years at 11 48 45

Ironically although he swam in adjacent lanes to other swimmers, he was the only swimmer in this category, so Sam decided to swim against the clock Sam's swim was the fourth fastest over all out of a field of 27 competitors from all the different categories combined

"When I saw the previous record, I knew I could have a good go at breaking it when I entered After the swim I realised that I had broken

the 800m long course record by 1 minute, 2 seconds " explained Sam when he proudly displayed his gold medal

The Vikings have an active masters section and squads for all abilities If you would like to arrange a free try out, just e-mail them at: info@norfolkvikings.co.uk

Mundesley Golf Course

Mundesley Golf Course is one of North Norfolk’s hidden gems as noted by a visitor recently!

“Extremely well maintained and friendly course. Tight fairways and trees make this a precise test of golf The course is a credit to the staff and the greens are super Food after the round was also excellent A hidden gem”

The 9 hole course, extended to 18 holes with different tee positions was designed in 1901 with legendary six times Open Champion, Harry Vardon With panoramic views of the coastline and the surrounding countryside it offers a challenge to golfers of all abilities

Whether a junior just starting out, a golfer seeking new challenges or looking to make new friends over a round of golf, Mundesley is the club to join The club has a number of packages including 9 Hole, 5-day and 7-day membership We have a driving range at the entrance to the course where you can hone your skills and take advantage of the lessons provided by our Head Professional

Given the current cost of living situation we have kept our membership increase to a minimum and do not charge a joining fee. We’ve also introduced a 3-month trial membership at £130 which includes a free lesson

On the social side we have an excellent bar and restaurant with a dining area overlooking the course for those special occasions

For more information contact the club on 01263 720095 or visit www.mundesleygolfclub.com for a drone’s eye view of the course.

EXERCISE TO MUSIC

At North Walsham Community Centre every Tuesday 10.30am -11.30am there is a rhythmic exercise class. Using equipment, such as hoops, clubs, balls or scarves, and more, each class is unique and is planned to challenge your body with stretching, swinging and flowing movements, improving co-ordination, balance and fitness.

Please come along if this appeals to you, or call teacher, Rosemary Barker, on 07880 967042 for further details.

John Holden Sam Watts

Credit: NNV Swimming Club

David Riddle

Jorge Lewinski