North Walsham Times October 2022

Matthew Leonard Thomas

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Aerials/Satellite TV AB Satellite & Aerial Systems 01692 651528

Bricklaying Mark Lester 01692 405273

Building maintenance Richard Harmer 01692 406172

Builders Steve Reynolds 01692 407021

Carpentry& Joinery FW Carpentry & Joinery 07470 195615

Carpets Supply & Fitting New Life Cleaning 01263 478550

Carpets & Furniture Kerrys 01692 503090

Carpet & Vinyl Garry Jeckell 01263 833589

Supply & Fitting Shaun Attew Flooring 01692 403246

Car Bodywork Jamie’s Accident Repair 01692 407742

Car Repairs/Servicing Griffin Automotive 01692 406272

Kelly Clarke Motor Services Ltd 01692 405495

Roger Hannant Motor Services 01692 404050

SDS Autocentre 01692 402300

Chimney Sweep D Thompson Chimneys Ltd 01328 851081

Darrel Chimney Sweep 07572 111773

Cleaning New Life Cleaning 01263 826996

Computer Services AWB Computer Services 01263 833107

Thomas Frosdick 07500 062825

Cosmetic Surgery Coltishall Cosmetic Clinic 01603 736487

Curtains & Blinds Sunline Curtains & Blinds Ltd 01263 825274

Electricians

Plummer Electrical Ltd 01692 403005

WillDo Electrical 01692 403934

Wilkinson Electrical 07970 938575

Estate Agents Acorn Properties 01692 402019

Arnold Keys 01263 738444

Henleys 01692 665544

Fencing Harrison Fencing 01263 721766

Flooring & Blinds Lewis Turner Flooring & Blinds 01692 405745

Footcare Sims Footcare 07592 654329

Footcare

Walk Tall Foot Healthcare 07584 911394

Felstead Foot Care 07388 071424

Garage Doors Cromer Garage Doors 01263 511626

Gas & Oil Services Amgas 08006 190540

Heering Services Broadland Hearing 01692 661080

House Lettings

DI Goulder 07876 717544

Kitchens & Bathrooms Pyramid 2 01692 406542

Richard Green 01263 721988

MOT Testing Centre SDS Autocentre 01692 402300

Painting & Decorating David J Wright 01692 631366

Stephen Luxford 07786 510558

Paving MC Paving 01263 649709

Plasterers

RL Plastering 07879 298848

Plumbing & Heating Lee West Plumbing 01692 402592

Wrights Plumbing Ltd 07496 073766

NJ Wright 07768 090544

Property Maintenance SL Maintenance 01263 821461

Removals

Restaurants/Hotels

Roofing

Solicitors

Wayne Stollworthy (WJS) 07767 777244

North Norfolk Removals 01692 500501

Joe Catterall Removals 01263 820186

The Grove Hotel 01263 512412

D R S Roofing 07770 422853

Clapham & Collinge 01692 660230

Hayes + Storr 01692 503081

Silver & Ward 01263 823465

Tree Surgery R Bell Tree Services 01692 409080

Tyres & Exhausts

Mark 1 Tyre & Exhaust 01692 500222

Vehicle Hire Trevor Charles 01692 406113

Vets

The Toll Barn Vetinary Centre 01692 407126

Westover Vetinary Centre 01692 403202

Windows/Conservatories David Cork 01692 403313

Re Glaze 01692 405504

ghost Walks Return for Halloween

Spooking the Streets of North Walsham and Cromer

North Norfolk’s market towns are full of history, murder, unexplainable goings on and legends of old North Walsham Ghost Walks are back again this Halloween but this time, for the first time, will be presenting Ghost Walks in Cromer too

Joseph Ballard, who leads the walks and is also director of New Stages, said: “I’ve been leading ghost walks around North Walsham since 2015 and I’ve also presented walks for private groups around Cromer this time we’ve got them open to the public so they can find out more about where they live. I enjoy embracing the past with its quirky twists and sometimes local legend is added during the walks too, when people tell me they have experienced a supernatural moment themselves ”

The North Walsham Ghost Walks have attracted visitors from further afield, such as a couple from Cumbria who made a weekend of it last year because they had heard about the walks and travelled to experience them for themselves! The walks also help raise funds for the different community projects of New Stages, such as North Walsham People’s

Theatre, who are presenting the family pantomime Sleeping Beauty this Christmas

Cromer Ghost Walks take place on Sunday 30 October at 6pm and 7 15pm and the North Walsham Ghost Walks take place on the evening of Halloween itself on Monday 31 October with all tickets £4 50

There is also a Children’s ‘Weird Walsham’ Walk, for young children and their families, which explores the town’s history in a funny and engaging way. Tickets are just £3, fancy dress is encouraged and the event could be seen as an alternative to trick and treating

You can find out more and book online at www.newstages.co.uk or call 01603 850373.

Watery Fun in the Sunshine with a Serious Message at Ebridge Mill

The North Walsham and Dilham Canal Trust (NWDCT) Open Day took place on 13th and 14th August at the picturesque waterside Ebridge Mill.

The volunteers and friends of the Trust were pleased to get together in person after two years of isolation, masks and ZOOM Members old and new chatted together reminiscing and, in my case as a new member, gleaning information and learning about the progress made towards the restoration of Norfolk’s only Canal

A marvellous barbecue and bar were available during the two days, run by volunteers and friends of Graham Moorhouse who had taken on the task of organising the weekend after the long Covid break Huge thanks were given to him and his team who worked tirelessly during the very hot weekend, (and the Friday before the event) to keep us fed, watered and shaded

On Sunday afternoon we were encouraged to free our inhibitions and dance to the sounds of a local duo playing glam rock! For me, Status Quo and T Rex were a highlight, I am not sure I can remember the last time we danced barefoot on the grass Many thanks to Glam X for stepping in at short notice and providing great entertainment

The canal at Ebridge Mill has developed into a watery playground for local people over the last two years, tasks carried out by working parties of the NWDCT over the last ten years

making this possible During the open event many families enjoyed swimming, paddle boarding and canoeing in relatively safe water and over the weekend the water seemed to give us all a cooler feel, a slight breeze and lots of splashing noises were a welcome relief to those of us who didn’t want to actually get in the water!

Graham Pressman provided boat trips on Ella ll, the NWDCT solar powered trip boat He was very busy! Trips up the canal almost to Spa Common in the shade of the open sided boat with the cool breeze was most enjoyable A late clutch of ducklings paddled by as skipper Graham gave us a history of the canal and the hopes for its future. These trips may be booked by calling Graham on 07585 160772

The main purpose of the weekend, of course, was to raise the profile of the NWDCT and many people joined the charity or made donations to support its cause A table full of images of the working parties and work that has been carried out were there to see, volunteers happy to talk about their experiences as members or volunteers of the Trust

If you have any spare time and have skills you would like to offer the NWDCT, from back room admin to getting your wellies on and joining the working parties, please see our website for details

Food, glorious Food!

We seem to be bombarded with programmes and advertisements about food but not everything we eat is healthy for us

However, 100 grams of dark chocolate has as many antioxidants as 100 grams of spinach, prunes, raisins, kale and Brussel sprouts combined, contains more than 700 compounds that are good for the body and can help reduce food cravings? I know which I would prefer and a small piece of dark chocolate is recommended in delaying the onset of dementia

Good nutrition is vital for people living with dementia who can have short attention spans, get bored easily and not recognise the signs of hunger and thirst Their tastes can change and they may forget when they have eaten Malnutrition is present in 29% of people with dementia so it is important to provide high nutrient items such as cheese, cream and puddings, little and often.

Age Concern

North Norfolk provides a two course lunch Tuesday to Friday for attendees at the day centre, for people who just want to pop in for lunch at 12 o’clock and we deliver the same meals to the community as far as

A Note from the edi

When I wrote this piece last month, little did I by the time I wrote again we would have lost o queen of 70 years and have a new king

The whole country has gone through so many emotions, from shock and grief to final acceptance We have all witnessed the extraordinary scenes of Her Majesty’s return journey from Scotland to her final resting place at Windsor Castle The queues lining the Thames to pay their respects and the pageantry of the state funeral, observed by the whole world

There have been so many personal stories of how Queen Elizabeth touched people’s lives and demonstrations of how much she meant to her subjects We would like to add our condolences to the royal family and thank Her Majesty for her long and dedicated service to this country and beyond

Rest in peace Your Majesty

God save the King

Jo Editor

Here are the deadline dates and publishing dates for the next 3 magazines:

Month Copy deadline Publishing date

November Tuesday 25th October Friday 4th November

December Tuesday 29th November Friday 9th December

January Tuesday 3rd January Friday 13th January

Cromer and Holt Account is taken of vegetarian and diabetic needs and certain food allergies or dislikes. We also have many activities involving food such as decorating biscuits, making non bake treats or food prizes after a game of Bingo!

If you are interested in having meals, or delivering them as a volunteer or becoming a Kitchen Assistant please contact Alison on 01263 821188

Making Lolipops

On October the 21st to celebrate Nelson’s Victory over Spanish and French forces we have Trafalgar Day. This issue’s word search theme is ‘Admiral Nelson and the Royal Navy’ Between FOUR and TWELVE letters. One or more words.There are 14 entries in this issue’s CHRONICLE WORDSEARCH. How many can you name?

The FOUR YELLOW SQUARES in the SUDOKU were 4 3 4 2

The FALLEN PUZZLE answers were: SCIENCE, MY LAD, IS MADE UP OF MISTAKES, BUT THEY ARE MISTAKES WHICH IT IS USEFUL TO MAKE, BECAUSE THEY LEAD LITTLE BY LITTLE TO THE TRUTH. JULES VERNE and

BY ALL THESE LOVELY TOKENS SEPTEMBER DAYS ARE HERE, WITH SUMMER'S BEST OF WEATHER AND AUTUMN'S BEST OF CHEER.

HELEN HUNT JACKSON

The ‘Science and Scientists’ themed words featured in last issue’s CHRONICLE WORDSEARCH were: NEWTON EINSTEIN

CURIE DARWIN TESLA HAWKING PASTEUR CHEMISTRY BIOLOGY PHYSICS MICROSCOPE ASTRONOMY GENETICS LABORATORY

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Leaving money to charity in your will by John Newham,

There are many reasons someone might choose to leave money to charity in their will. It could be due to a lack of close family members or having strong feelings about a certain cause Perhaps it might be part of a tax planning exercise to legally reduce the amount of Inheritance Tax which might otherwise become payable

Cromer Hospital

The new Cromer hospital which opened in 2012 was funded by legacies from Sagle Bernstein, whose sister was cared for by the hospital, and former patient Phyllis Cox, who was so impressed with the care she received there in the 1950s, made arrangements for the hospital to receive her £1 4m estate Her husband had passed away before her and they did not have any children

Sagle Bernstein lived in Cromer with her sister Muriel Thoms, and left £11 4m as a thank you for the care Mrs Thoms received at the hospital before she died in 1998

Charitable gifts are a great option for those without close family

If you no longer have any close family or friends, you might not want your money to end up with distant relatives you never speak to or see If you find yourself in this situation, a gift

to charity could have more meaning to you

Making a will in which you clearly set out your wishes is the only way to ensure that any charities can benefit from your estate

If you die without a will then the predetermined intestacy rules apply, and these never provide for money to pass to charity Intestacy will mean all your assets end up being left to the Crown.

Creating a lasting personal legacy with charitable gifts

In Sagle Bernstein’s case, her sizeable donation was made to Cromer Hospital for the general benefit of Cromer and its residents The sisters are remembered at the hospital with the minor injuries unit (MIU) being named after Mrs Bernstein and the day procedure unit after Mrs Thoms Paintings by Mrs Bernstein are also hung in the new building. The Audiology Unit on the first floor has been named after Phyllis Cox

The effect of charitable giving on inheritance tax

For many, tax saving is not the key consideration for leaving sums to charity, but it is usually a welcome side effect

Any gifts you leave to charity in your will pass

free of inheritance tax, as charities count as exempt beneficiaries This reduces the value of your estate by the amount of the gift before any tax free allowances are taken into account, leaving a smaller pot to fall subject to inheritance tax

In addition, if you leave 10 per cent or more of your estate to charity the remainder benefits from a reduced inheritance tax rate, meaning a greater share for your other beneficiaries

How can we help?

We can advise you on preparing a will in a way that ensures your choices are clear and legally binding, as well as helping you to create the legacy you wish to leave

For further information, call 01263 825959 or email john.newham@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

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and cats over 6 years of age, and is thought to affected in the region of 1 in every 250 pets In can affect cats and dogs of all ages, both sexes (intact and neutered) and all breeds Diabetes mellitus, the clinical name for “sugar diabetes,” is a condition that affects the concentration of glucose, or sugar, in your pet’s blood. Diabetes results when the animal’s body makes too little insulin or when the body has difficulty responding

the insulin

When your cat or dog eats, food is broken down into glucose, which is absorbed from the intestines into the blood, where it travels to cells throughout the body Inside cells, insulin helps turn glucose into fuel. If there’s too little insulin available, glucose can’t enter cells and can build up to a high concentration in the bloodstream As a result, a diabetic patient may want to eat constantly, but will appear malnourished because its cells can’t absorb glucose This high blood glucose will also make your pet very thirsty and results in an increase in their urination, often leading to accidents in the house

Key risk factors include genetic tendencies, other insulin resistant disorders or conditions (such as chronic pancreatitis or hyperthyroidism), and obesity and physical inactivity

Although diabetes can't be cured, the disease can be successfully managed with twice daily insulin injections and changes in diet. Successful diabetes management means your pet can lead a happy, healthy, and active life

Diagnosis of diabetes is relatively straight forward and pets can be screened for possible diabetes with a simple urine test So if you have any concerns then pop in and see us at the surgery

Toby Morrell MRCVS, Westover Vets

Antiques and Collectors Fair

Once again on SUNDAY 30th OCTOBER the very popular Antiques and Collectors Fair returns to SHERINGHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE

It is a busy, well supported Fair that attracts local and visiting customers With up to 50 Tables, the atmosphere is always casual and relaxed One gets the feeling that, for some, it represents a fun outing, an hour or so spent browsing the stalls and picking up something appealing to take home

While many vendors specialise in particular wares, others offer an eclectic mix of quirky items, making the prospect of that interesting find, at a reasonable price, a strong one

Do be prepared to spend a while here, as it will take at least some time to get a good look at the huge variety and scope of what is on offer China and Pottery, Figurines, Silver, Glassware, Paintings, Furniture, Books, Coins, Medals, Jewellery & Militaria The list seems to go on an on

Also available is a superb mixture of All Day Breakfasts, Sandwiches, Tea & Filter coffee, and delicious Cakes served in our Vintage style Cafe.

ADMISSION IS £1 (with children under 12 FREE)

The Fair opens at 9 30am until 3 30pm COME ALONG & ENJOY

This Fair helps support Pact Animal Sanctuary therefore "Help us” “Help Them”

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What a memorable day!

Sunday 18th September saw 10 fishermen gather together with the very generous Billy Wright owner of Bodham’s Willow Lakes to hold a memorial fishing match Ben Wade would only be proud of Simon Wade (Ben’s father) with daughter Charlotte and step mum Nicola were very humbled to have the amazing support from true friends: Paul & Sharon Reed, Jason Gant, Simon Clutterham, Fred Harmer, Steve Mayes, Adam Coles, Colin Humphreys and James Feeney Despite the wind and occasional shower, the day was fantastic, and made for some competitive angling with plenty of banter along the way

The result of the day saw Jason Gant win the Ben Wade memorial trophy for most fish caught with 101 silver fish and Simon Clutterham won the large novelty fish prize for the biggest fish caught, a 7lb Grass Carp.

On behalf of the whole family, we would like to thank everybody who shared and supported the day and generously donated to the chosen charity North Walsham Play, raising £210

Special thanks to Billy Wright of Willow Lakes for his generosity in allowing the day to take place

Special Offers - Coltishall Clinic

This month we write about some of our special offers for the autumn Summer faces and bodies are made in the winter So now is the time to start.

We recognise that ageing affects our skin and deeper tissues alike

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Winter Warmers with Norfolk Wildlife Trust

This autumn and winter we are looking forward to some cosy and atmospheric gigs at our NWT Cley Marshes venue There is something extremely special about hearing beautiful music against the backdrop of these wild coastal marshes

First up, on Saturday 29th October are Janice and Jon Janice Burns & Jon Doran are a traditional folk duo whose songs tell vivid stories about the world around us From the birds and beasts of our native wildlife to traditional tales passed down through the generations, their songs explore every aspect of life and what it means to be human

With stunning vocal harmonies combined perfectly with mandolin and bouzouki, their storytelling comes alive as they connect with audiences This autumn they launch their debut album, and we are so excited to be a venue on this tour

Janice and Jon in Norway

Tickets are £12 NWT members, £14 non members + booking fee

Also performing is local Norfolk band the Shackleton Trio on the 2nd December With their captivating song writing and fiery tunes that combine mandolin, fiddle, guitar and banjo with powerful three part harmonies, their sound brings to life the stories of their native East Anglia, and beyond Tickets for both events available via www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/whats-on

Tunstead Mahjong Group

We are a friendly group of mainly ladies and some men, who meet every Friday in the Preston Rooms, Ashmanaugh We play Mahjong between 10 00am 1 00pm every Friday We are a mixed ability group with some experienced players, though some of our players were complete beginners when they joined us We are always happy to teach those new to the game The cost of a session, including refreshments, varies dependent on numbers each week but it is usually £2 £3 to cover the cost of hiring the hall The only outlay would be the book of hands which retails at around £12 14 This is optional although it would be easier to own one’s own copy

If you are interested in joining us, you would be most welcome. Please contact Carol Hodgkiss on 01603929368 or send a text message to 07720 273302 for more information

Tea Dance

North Walsham Community Centre

Monday Afternoon 17th October 2022. 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

October at the Museum of the Broads

Now the nights are drawing in, our thoughts may turn to ghost stories.

With Hallowe’en at the end of the month, the Museum of the Broads is a great place to find out more From Thursday 20 October to Sunday 30 October, you can enjoy a special Hallowe’en Trail for families

Discover the ghosts of the Broads, see where and when they haunt, and watch out for the Museum’s own witch hiding in the shadows!

If you are brave enough to find the clues and complete the trail, you can earn a spooky prize too All included in Museum entry

Make a day of it and bring a picnic to share with family, friends, and the dog, or buy hot and cold drinks, ice creams, and light snacks The Museum is a great place to enjoy riverside wildlife and watch the world go by

You can also take a river trip on board our steam launch, Falcon, or Marsh Harrier, our accessible electric boat, and spot even more wildlife from this unique and quiet launch

The Museum is open on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and some Wednesdays until 30 October See our website for prices, availability and full details

The Museum of the Broads, Poor ’s Staithe, Stalham, NR12 9DA, 01692 581681

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Remembrance Sunday 13th November 2022

After a two year break the traditional events held on Remembrance Sunday will take place again this year in North Walsham

The 2pm service in Memorial Park will pay tribute to the fallen of World War Two and following a March to Church the 3pm service in the Church will pay tribute to the fallen of World War One.

The Army Cadet Force and Air Training Corps from the units in the town will form a guard of honour around the Cairn and three wreaths will be laid in remembrance in the Memorial Park At the appropriate time the Union flag will be lowered to half mast and then after the silent tribute will be raised to full mast

Following the short service in the Park a March to Church will leave at approximately 2.30pm which will include the other youth organisations who would have formed up in Farman Avenue

All ex serviceman in the town are invited to join the March and will head the other formations following the three Military Standards

Veterans who are users of electronically powered vehicles are also invited to join in the March to Church.

At the service in the Church organisations in the Town who would like to lay wreaths on this day will be invited at the appropriate time by the Vicar to lay their wreaths in the Memorial Chapel

Credit: Flora Kofler

Wednesday 12th October Aylsham & District Flower Club meeting 7pm for 7 30 in Aylsham Town Hall Barbara Collins NAFAS Area demonstrator from Peterborough demonstrating “Floral Moments”. Tea/ coffee on arrival if required Flower of the month Competition and Raffle of arrangements All welcome Visitors £5 Contact: Crystal Dyball 01603 291190 or crystalflowers@myphone coop

Wednesday 9th November Aylsham & District Flower Club open evening in Aylsham Town Hall for a demonstration from Nick Grounds a National Demonstrator from Wisbech He has chosen “The Apple Tree” as his title Earlier start time of 6 30 for 7 30 pm as we will be serving light refreshments at start of meeting This is a ticketed event, Club members £5 Visitors £2 Contact: Crystal Dyball 01603 291190 or crystalflowers@myphone coop

G&S Comes to Ludham

Calling all G&S fans in the East Norfolk area this is a must for you! ‘The Wandering Minstrels’ will stage The World of Gilbert & Sullivan at St. Catherine’s Church, Ludham, on Saturday 22 October at 7.30pm. Artistes appearing in this Gala concert are Alexandra Ferrari, Emma Stratton, Stephen Godward, Charles Mills and Tim Hurst Brown, with Peter Hewitt at the piano They will sing, act and dance their way through many of the popular Gilbert and Sullivan shows ‘HMS Pinafore’, ‘The Pirates of Penzance’, ‘The Sorcerer ’ , ‘Iolanthe’, ‘The Mikado’, ‘The Yeomen of the Guard’ and ‘The Gondoliers’ Tickets are £10 in advance or £12 on the door (Children under 12 get in free when accompanied by a paying adult)

Tickets are available by telephoning 01692 678654 Refreshments will be available in the interval The concert is bound to be extremely popular, so members of the public are advised to purchase tickets early in order to avoid disappointment This is the company’s first visit to Ludham don’t miss what promises to be a hugely enjoyable evening!

Rossini: Fine tunes and glittering young soloists

Sheringham and Cromer Choral Society kick off their 2022 23 season in St Peter ’s Parish Church, Sheringham on Saturday 12 November at 7 00 pm with a fine example of Rossini’s choral music: Petite Messe Solennelle

Despite its title this work is neither “petite” or “solemn”! What it does have is many fine tunes brought to you by the choir with two accompanists and a glittering cast of early career professionals The soloists will be Rebecca Kaznowski (soprano), Maria Willis (mezzo soprano), James Beddoe (tenor) and Alex Bower Brown (bass)

The performance will be conducted by David Ballard and accompanied by Philip Adams (organ) and William Falconer (piano)

The mass was written in 1863, possibly at the request of Count Alexis Pillet Will for his wife Louise to whom it is dedicated The composer, who had retired from composing operas more than 30 years before, described it as “the last of my péchés de vieillesse” (sins of my old age)

This is the Society’s 90th Anniversary season having been formed in 1933 The choir will mark its Emerald Anniversary in April 2023 with a concert celebrating the changes in choral music over the last 90 years.

Booking Information: Tickets cost £14 (advance), £16 on the door, under 18s free from the box office at Sheringham Little Theatre

Telephone 01263 822347 or online at sheringhamlittletheatre com

Tickets also available from North Norfolk Visitor Centre, Louden Road, Cromer for personal callers only

Direct amateur drama group are about to perform their new play ‘The Female of the Species’ by Joanna Murry Smith at Sheringham Little Theatre

Following on from Stage Direct’s wonderful fundraising success for Sheringham Little Theatre earlier in June, with ‘One O’clock from the House’, they hope to continue their run of success with this, their third show this year at Sheringham Little Theatre, being performed on the 11th and 12th of November 2022 With new members joining their troupe, the audiences will get a chance to espy some new raw acting talent on stage

‘Female of the Species’ was premiered in London’s West End in 2008 Joanna’s plays have been performed in Australia and worldwide ‘Female Of the Species’ is a “deliciously wicked” play that "deftly” entices the viewer into the other realms of farce

Margot Mason, a pioneer of the 1970s Women's Liberation movement has won international adulation for her books on the subject but now, the aging author has hit writer's block Struggling alone in her country house, she is surprised by a visitor, a student, idealist and daughter of one of Margo's most dedicated followers

Initially delighted, Margo's feelings soon change when her visitor produces handcuffs and a gun and proceeds to hold her prisoner

Tickets are £12 50 and are available online at www sheringhamlittletheatre

Weather Forecast - Oct-Dec 2022

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A mixed year globally so far, including summer heat spikes in the Northern Hemisphere and record cold temperatures tumbling in the Southern Hemisphere.

October is likely to be a repeat of September which was quite mixed, even having high pressure in close attendance, it’s position allowed much colder air to come down the east coast which not only produced some rain but certainly subdued temperatures

November, because the tropical Atlantic has been much quieter than predicted, there is a chance that high pressure might give us a reasonable month, otherwise changeable Either way, colder air could be poised to come in from the east and last at least to mid December, thereafter, until the end of the month, somewhat less cold air will still be hanging around Ned Nimbus

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Building Work Starts on Town Centre Youth and Community Space

Mal Gray, the Chairman of North Walsham Phoenix Group, said “Our community are facing uncertain and worrying times as the cost of living crisis is beginning to hit, we are now in a stronger position to support everyone from the heart of our town We are delighted that the work has begun on this much needed project, and we would like to thank everyone who has supported us ”

The new space will be hosted in the former Barclays Bank building in the Market Place, bringing vital services and facilities across the four floors. This includes an accessible toilet that will be open to the public, a café area and a recording studio in the old bank vault

Malcolm Abbs, from Malcolm Abbs Building Contractors, said “We are proud to be supporting this project as something we know North Norfolk needs and we are delighted to be the chosen contractor I would like to appeal to any suppliers who are willing to work with us charitably, supporting this great cause.”

L R Bob Wright trustee and project manager, Malcolm Abbs Building Contractor, Mal Gray Chairman

The plans for the upper floors have yet to be disclosed as Mr Gray said “We have been working hard to listen to what our community needs and one of the recurring themes is the current lack of mental health support available in North Norfolk Whilst we are not yet able to announce who will be taking space in the upper floors of our building, we are extremely excited and will make the announcement as soon as we are able

Lucy Shires, Mental Health Champion for North Norfolk District Council and County Councillor for North Walsham East, said “I am incredibly proud of what the Phoenix Group have achieved, this is a massive leap forward in improving the mental health of not only North Walsham but North Norfolk as a district The support from our community has been overwhelming and I look forward to more big news in the coming weeks ” The building is expected to open towards the end of the year

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By David Abbott

William Henry (Fatty) Foulke was a professional goalkeeper who, if he didn’t eat all the pies, certainly gave it a good try

Few people remember him today Yet he was truly the stuff of legends He was big for sure Bulky would have been no exaggeration, although nobody could agree about his exact size or weight Some said he was 6ft 9ins and eventually weighed anything up to 24 stone

Whatever the exact statistics he was twice the weight of a modern ‘keeper Along with his ample figure he was not one who liked to be messed with.

Foulke played for Sheffield United, Chelsea and Bradford City between 1894 1908, that much is true But as for the rest? It is hard to know what is fact and what was at best an embroidered version of the truth as he was also a showman

For instance, it is said he was not averse to picking an opponent up and dumping him in the goal A player advancing on his goal would be thinking “do I score, and risk irritating the guy or make sure I miss and live to play again?”

Foulke had a pathological dislike of referees After Sheffield United had been beaten in the 1902 Cup Final he complained that Southampton’s equalising goal should not have stood

Foulke left the dressing room dripping wet from the shower, stark naked and chased the referee who took refuge in a broom cupboard Officials had to intervene to prevent him tearing the door down! One can only imagine what Match of the Day would have made of that!

His legend grew with his age and weight One account has it that he went down to the dining room where his team were staying and polished off all 11 breakfasts If so Gaviscon would have signed him up for sure!

It has been said that Foulke was the original subject of the football chant of “who ate all the pies” Doubtful because it is sung to the tune of Knees Up Mother Brown which didn’t emerge until 1918, two years after Foulke’s death

It is likely some of the legends that surrounded the big man were a result of astute marketing and done to boost attendances One story has it that Chelsea positioned boys behind Foulke’s goal to make him look even larger than he was and that was how ball boys came into being Although it almost certainly wasn’t the case

Fatty Foulke?

He didn’t He owned a shop in Sheffield and was often seen walking around in a smart suit with his football medals hanging from his neck

We will never see the likes of Foulke again that’s for sure. It is hard to imagine a keeper grabbing Lionel Messi and throwing him into the net without sending VAR into apoplexy!

When his playing career ended it was said he ended up saving shots from holidaymakers on

the beach at Blackpool

Following on from August, September has also been very busy especially as I have been manning the “cat phone” while Stephanie has been taking a well deserved holiday. Although we state our preferred method of contact is by telephone, I have realised we do still get many enquiries by email As these come to me, I have been able to deal with them directly rather than advise the enquirer to give Stephanie a call However, as so many of these have been for the same cats, I have not been able to respond to them straight away as we may already have several people interested in said cats and we deal with all enquiries on a first come basis

Several more of the cats have been reserved and will be leaving us shortly We also have people interested in some of the younger cats featured on the website and as already explained these will be dealt with in the order in which they were received

Bear, one of the cats mentioned last time, has recently had his blood test and we are waiting for the result which, hopefully, will allow him to leave immediately for his new home His new family are keeping their fingers crossed that the test indicates no further action is needed Lionel, the other cat mentioned, has recovered from his operation Initially he tended to hide but has now come out of his shell and is ready to join a new family Although we tried once again to contact the owner of the stray cat, we received no response whatsoever to emails, phone calls or the paper collars The cat was due to go on our waiting list, to come in when a pen became available, but happily the lady who had been caring for him has decided to keep him

We have several young cats that do need homes with people who are experienced cat owners, willing to give them plenty of time to settle They all have lovely temperaments but are still quite timid when meeting new people Cats like Sophie and Frankie who joined us

from a local colony but were slightly older than previous litters These lovely young cats are very playful and happy to receive contact from their carers However, they do not show themselves to best advantage when meeting new people Once in a home with experience cat owners, preferably with no young children, and given plenty of time to adapt to their new surroundings, they will make lovely companions

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

Dixie, one of our timid young cats, recently re homed

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

Hedgehog Haven

This is Stella, she was found at side of the road when her finder witnessed her being hit by a car, unfortunately although she has made a full recovery, she is now unable to curl up into a tight ball which makes her very vulnerable to predators, and cold weather. The good thing is that she is going to an enclosed garden where she can live a more natural life without danger and will be able to be monitored in case any problems should arise

If you see a hedgehog out during the day, they are usually in trouble, please pick them up and pop in a box before seeking help I have had 2 incidents in one week of finders ringing me and the hedgehogs had disappeared and not been found again One was seen surrounded by flies which is a sign of some kind of injury, so the prognosis for that one is not good

We will be at North Walsham Garden Centre on Norwich Road, North Walsham NR28 0DR for advice and fund raising on Saturday 15th October, 10am 3pm

Firework

We all know how stressful the firework season can be for our pets so here at Toll Barn Vets we have a few helpful tips to help keep pets as calm as possible Animals have very sensitive hearing and loud bangs can be painful whilst the flashing lights can be scary Always keep dogs and cats indoors during fireworks and make sure dogs are walked earlier in the day to avoid being out when fireworks are let off.

Many pets go missing at this time of year when they get scared by fireworks so make sure all pets are easily identified with a collar and tag or microchip (with up to date contact details) so that they can be reunited with you if they get scared and manage to run off

It can help to build your pet a safe den and keep windows, doors and curtains closed to minimise noise as much as possible Some pets will find it comforting to have an alternative noise so keeping the radio or television on can help to reduce awareness of the sound of fireworks

Pets will often look to you for reassurance

during stressful situations so try to act as normally as possible and make sure not to tell pets off if they are behaving in a stressed manner during fireworks It is also important to reward calm and relaxed behaviour with cuddles and treats!

There are also several medicines and techniques which can be used to reduce anxiety around firework season.

phobia CDs are also available and are designed to gradually reduce sensitivity to loud sounds over a long period of time in the run up to Firework Night

It’s also important to remember small mammals such as rabbits and guinea pigs as well as birds during this stressful season

These pets can also get easily scared and, if possible, these pets should be moved into a quiet room or shed If this is not possible, cages should be covered to reduce the sound of the fireworks and turned to face a wall so the firework lights are less visible.

It is essential to ensure enough ventilation still remains underneath the cover Make sure pets have enough bedding to burrow and hide in should they feel stressed

Pheromone based and natural calming products come in several varieties including plug in diffusers, tablets, liquids, collars and sprays These products can help pets feel more relaxed and calm within the environment and should ideally be started at least 48 hours (preferably longer) before fireworks are due to start Noise

As November creeps up its time to start thinking about Firework season and what we can do to help our pets

We offer FREE OF CHARGE firework advice for our clients as well as stocking a variety of calming products. Pop in or call us on 01692 407126 for advice from our friendly team.

Editor ’s Recipe - pumpkin Traybake

Ever wondered what to do with all that pumpkin flesh you scoop out when carving your Halloween pumpkin? Well, here’s the answer make some cake to hand round on Halloween night! This is a quick and simple traybake with a touch of warming spice to enjoy whilst waiting for the trick or treaters.

Ingredients

300g self raising flour

300g soft brown sugar

3 teaspoons ground mixed spice

2 teaspoons bicarbonate of soda

175g sultanas

4 eggs, beaten

200g butter, melted

zest of 1 orange + 1 tablespoon of juice

500g pumpkin flesh, grated

(For the topping)

200g cream cheese at room temperature

85g soft butter

100g icing sugar

Zest of 1 orange + juice of ½ orange Method

Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan/Gas 4

Line a 20x30cm baking tin with baking parchment

Mix the flour, sugar, mixed spice, bicarb and

going Back to my Roots

We are all being told to eat healthily, eat the rainbow, eat 5 a day, but budget must factor into our eating habits too Adding in extra veg need not cost the earth if you shop clever and use seasonal veg, and you can easily add in extra fibre and even protein by keeping tins of beans and pulses on the shelf; include a tin of green lentils with your bolognaise, add extra mixed beans to chilli, pop in some haricot beans with your soup A really easy way to get more veg with your roast dinner or sausage and mash is by adding veg to the mashed potatoes, think root veg like parsnips, celeriac, swede and carrot, all of which are reasonably priced at this time of year I’ve used bacon, but the recipe below is easily adaptable to any protein, so you could use any cooked meat, corned beef, bacon or even tinned fish such as tuna or salmon If you’re vegan, use baked or fried smoked tofu It makes the most of seasonal veg, with

sultanas in a large bowl, in another bowl whisk together the eggs, melted butter, zest and juice and tip into the dry ingredients, add the grated pumpkin and mix thoroughly Spoon into the baking tin, level and bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown and springy to the touch

For the topping, beat together the cream cheese, soft butter, orange juice and 1 teaspoon of the juice until smooth

When the cake comes out of the oven, leave for 5 minutes then prick all over with a skewer and drizzle over the remaining orange juice.

When the cake is completely cold spread the cream cheese topping over the entire cake and sprinkle orange zest over the cake to decorate (Pumpkin sprinkles or any other decoration you choose would be fine too)

Enjoy! Jo

a base of potatoes which are reasonably priced at any time of year, and you can use any herb that you fancy Adjust the amount of veg according to how many people you have to feed or make more and freeze in portions to reheat in the microwave, making your cooking session much more energy efficient.

Autumn Scramble

Smoked bacon, finely chopped

1 large white onion, chopped finely A little oil

2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped Potatoes, peeled Celeriac, peeled Parsnip, peeled Carrot

Oregano, or herb of your choice

A little grated cheese to top Fry the bacon with the onion in a little oil until crispy, adding in the garlic for the last few minutes and being careful not to burn it Meanwhile, cut your potatoes into large chunks, and all the other veg smaller so that they cook at the same time, and put into a large pan of water Bring to the boil, turn down and simmer until the veg are soft, then drain and mash with a little butter and milk, stirring in the herbs and bacon/onion/ garlic until all combined Place in an oven proof dish, sprinkle over the grated cheese and put into a preheated oven on 180° for about 20 minutes until piping hot throughout Serve with greens or baked beans

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THE NORFOLK HEALER’S ASSOCIATION

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Trains dating from Victorian times to the 1960s will be waiting to take passengers for a ride on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 October as the North Norfolk Railway stages it Autumn Showcase weekend

The two days are set to feature three steam engines and a diesel locomotive working a frequent service of passenger trains between Sheringham and Holt from 9.30am each day.

The event will see line’s oldest working locomotive Y14 No 564, which was built in 1912 to a Victorian design, hauling a train of unique 4 and 6 wheeled carriages dating from the 19th century

The “Quad Art” set dating from the 1920s will also be in use; the vehicles have been out of action for most of this season receiving periodic maintenance including revarnishing of all four carriages to return them to the appearance they would have had when new almost a century ago

The characterful 4 car suburban set will also be amongst the carriages in use while the line will also field a set in 1950s and 60s livery which will include on board catering from an art deco bar car designed by Sir Nigel Gresley

Other locomotives will include 2 8 0, 7F No 53809 which was built for the Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway in 1925 and War Department 2 10 0 No 90775 “The Royal Norfolk Regiment” which was built in Glasgow in 1943 and saw service in Egypt and Greece before being saved for preservation in the UK 1960 built Class 31 diesel locomotive D5631 will complete the line up.

In addition to the frequent passenger trains, which will include a non stop express, demonstration goods trains will run to recall the days when goods traffic was more important to many railways than passengers Visitors will also have the opportunity to look behind the scenes at the Weybourne locomotive and carriage & wagon works where, in return for a small donation, they can join a guided tour of the sheds.

Commercial Manager, Graham Hukins, commented “The event will serve up a timetable full of variety giving visitors a chance to ride behind several different locomotives and explore our three stations which afford passengers with excellent photographic opportunities ”

Further details and bookings can be found at www.nnrailway.co.uk.

Following the event, the NNR’s daily programme of steam and heritage diesel services runs until 30 October and the line’s popular festive services, the Norfolk Lights Express and Santa Specials run in November and December full details of dates and times can be found at www.nnrailway.co.uk.

More than 90 officers from Norfolk Constabulary took part in the biggest policing operation the country has ever seen supporting events which culminated in the state funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

The historic day was also memorable for 16 of Norfolk’s student police officers, who were deployed to Sandringham After joining the force in April, the officers swore their allegiance to the Queen in their attestation ceremony and will then serve His Majesty King Charles III when they pass out from their training

Officers were sent to London on mutual aid as well as more locally at the royal residence at Sandringham as part of well established policing plans following the announcement on Thursday 8 September that Her Majesty the Queen had passed away at Balmoral in Scotland

Since then, officers have been working in the capital carrying out patrols alongside Metropolitan Police officers as well as colleagues from other forces across the country as thousands of people travelled to pay their respects

Locally, officers have been working at Sandringham alongside estate staff to ensure the safety of those travelling to the Norfolk royal residence to pay their respects The estate has seen record numbers of visitors, with more than 60,000 people believed to have visited the estate this weekend to pay their respects and lay floral tributes Traffic management measures were put in place on the evening of the Queen’s death in anticipation of a high number of well wishers wanting to visit the area

The force has also worked closely with partner agencies across Norfolk, including county and district councils and other local resilience partners, to support local events and follow national protocols.

Deputy Chief Constable Simon Megicks thanked the public for their support during this period of national mourning He also thanked officers and staff who have worked on the national operation, known as London Bridge, and for those who have continued with the day to day policing issues

He said: “The country said goodbye to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and I’m exceptionally proud of the role policing has played in making this extraordinary state occasion so flawless and memorable

“We have a long and proud history here in Norfolk of serving the Royal Family at Sandringham and we’ve always taken our role within Operation Bridges seriously and have planned and prepared for this eventually for many years

Sandringham has been in the national and international spotlight, with the Prince and Princess of Wales visiting to view the floral tributes and to speak with members of the public

Since the sad news of the late Queen’s death was announced, officers, supported by colleagues from the Special Constabulary and student officers, have been at Sandringham helping guide people to pay their tribute Thousands of people have visited the area and flowers completely cover the ground outside the iconic Norwich Gates and spread along the grass verge.

No amount of planning can cover for every eventuality; however, the efforts of the police family and partners has I believe, been exemplary and I’m proud of the role we’ve played here in Norfolk ”

From the frontline

A group of Norfolk officers deployed to London helped with the security of Her Majesty the Queen’s Lying in State, carrying out thousands of people and bag searches. The team met David Beckham and the speaker of the house Lyndsay Hoyle Search officers also carried out counter terrorism searches around the front of Buckingham Palace, Victoria Memorial, The Mall, Parliament Square and Horseguards Parade

PC Daniel Brock said: “While there’s been lots of early starts and short turnarounds, it’s been a privilege and an honour to be able to be involved in this historic occasion alongside the Metropolitan Police and officers from other forces.

“We dealt with several challenging issues and a personal highlight for the team was walking down Whitehall at 4 30am on the day of the funeral to be met by thousands of people clapping, cheering and thanking all the officers for their work

The officers involved in these searches were PC Daniel Brock, PC Kerry Robertson, Temporary Sgt Stu Barnard, PC Dave Nickerson, PC Claire Collins, PC Sam Smerdon and led by Sgt Kevin Howell.

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Mundesley Lifeboat Launches its 2022 Christmas Cards

With the imminent arrival of a new lifeboat in Mundesley, the Friends of Mundesley Lifeboat have just launched a set of three new Christmas Cards in a bid to raise additional funds in support of the Mundesley Volunteer Inshore Lifeboat Rescue Service

The cards are available at their charity shop in Station Road, Mundesley with one showing a picture of the new boat, 'Edna Claxton' when it was in Mundesley for its dedication service on the 10th July this year

The boat is currently being fitted out at a boatyard in Great Yarmouth, before undergoing sea trials and safety certificate before it can be put into service

The Mundesley Lifeboat is currently celebrating 50yrs of service as an independent organisation run entirely by unpaid volunteers

Wartime Returns to Mundesley

Schoolboys Finley and Joel will shortly be starring in

Mister Tom at the Coronation Hall Mundesley They play evacuees from London during World War II who have suddenly been taken from the city and dropped into the countryside They are then billeted with the locals of Little Weirwold

Many people will remember the film of the same name with the late John Thaw as Mr Tom The heart rending tale of an elderly recluse and a small boy forced together in circumstances beyond their control The stage play by the Mundesley Players tells the same story with Finley Spanton (11) as William Beech and Neil Ellson as Mister Tom.

“Simply reading the script had me in tears,” said Cheryl Collings the director “There is so much depth in the characters Bringing them to life on stage makes the whole thing seem so real At one particularly moving section during rehearsals, I noticed that even the hardened actors and crew were starting to well up ”

The part of bright and exuberant Zack is played by Joel Swash (9) who recently appeared as Young Shrek at the Cromer Pier Pavilion Theatre. “All the child actors are doing so well,” said Cheryl, “and sometimes the adults find themselves being prompted by their younger counterparts when they miss a cue ”

Goodnight Mister Tom is sometimes used in schools to teach the 9 11 year olds about the life of children of their own age during wartime It shows the hard reality of kids’ lives during that period, plus the friendship of a sickly boy who has been treated badly by his mother and the new and surprising friendships he makes.

This production has a large cast of both adults and children who tell this moving story on stage It is on at the Coronation Hall Mundesley between Wednesday 26th and Saturday 29th October Tickets are £15 adults and £10 under 16s, bookable online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/mundesley players

Halloween Fun at The pumpkin House Thursford

15th and 16th October 2022 (10am 4pm), Saturday 22nd Sunday 30th October 2022 (10am 4pm)

The Pumpkin House is back for October and to celebrate 5 years we have gone pumpkin crazy!

New for 2022, we have moved location slightly so it’s much easier to access with lots more free parking In addition to the wonderful wooden house decorated with over 1,000 pumpkins, we have an array of family friendly activities and Halloween fun

Visitors can now park nearby and view the pumpkin totem poles, miniature and big pumpkin house, listen to the musical organ and play on the hay bale towers all for FREE Standard Jack o’ lantern pumpkins are of course available to buy directly from the shelf plus an even greater range of home grown weird and wonderful pumpkins, squash and gourds. We have a brand new wooded trail and haybale maze combined and

a Halloween hut full of Halloween decorations, broomsticks and costumes. Whilst you are visiting, enjoy a locally made slice of pumpkin cake or a mug of steaming pumpkin soup and take photographs galore of our pumpkin haven! On certain days Face Painting will also be available for any mini witches or wizards!

We will also be hosting our first ever Autumn Fair alongside Brew Norfolk and Friends, who have hand picked a select group of local makers which will be a two day event on 22nd and 23rd October

Pumpkins range in size and shape from Mini to Emperor and every pumpkin bought includes a leaflet about how to cook, carve and grow your own The farm grows traditional pumpkins plus speciality varieties

The Pumpkin House in Thursford, is a pop up shop and pumpkin patch on the A148 between Holt and Fakenham (NR21 0BD) Entrance and parking are free Pumpkins priced according to size Please check our social media

Finley Spanton as William Beech and Joel Swash as Zach

Clapham

World Alzheimer's Month is a global opportunity to educate, raise awareness and challenge stigma surrounding Alzheimer ’s and dementia At Clapham & Collinge LLP, we are proud to support this awareness month and their lawyers are keen to do what they can, having seen the challenges faced by family members who care for those diagnosed with dementia

On World Alzheimer ’s Day which took place on Wednesday 21st September, we joined forces with Home Instead Norwich to provide a free to attend dementia training session for family members, friends and unpaid carers of those with dementia During this training session Chris Carter and Lauren Pashley from Home Instead Norwich explained the symptoms of dementia and the impact on behaviour, offered tips and techniques for managing behaviours and highlighted activities to encourage engagement and wellbeing

In support of World Alzheimer ’s Month, we’re also offering our clients 25% discount on Lasting Powers of Attorney throughout October

Why is a Lasting Power of Attorney important?

There may be a time when you can no longer share or communicate what you think, or you cannot make decision over your finances or legal affairs. This may be due to the development of a medical condition such as dementia If you are affected by dementia you will need to consider the legal and financial implications for you and your family

If you lose the ability to manage your own affairs, a partner or family member cannot automatically deal with things on your behalf A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document that enables people you choose to have legal authority to make certain decisions for you, if you become unable to make them yourself. The person who is given this authority is known as an ‘attorney’ They can manage your finances or make decisions relating to your health and welfare There are two types of Lasting Power of Attorney:

• Property and Financial Affairs Lasting Power of Attorney:

This gives your attorney the power to make decisions about your money and property, including managing bank or building society accounts, paying bills, collecting a pension and if necessary, selling your home Once registered with the Office of the Public Guardian, it can be used

immediately, or held in readiness until required

• Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney: This gives your attorney the power to make decisions about your daily routine, medical care, moving into a care home and life sustaining medical treatment It can only be used if you are unable to make your own decisions

In relation to the cost of preparing and registering a Lasting Power of Attorney, this will depend on whether you wish to have both a Lasting Power of Attorney (Property and Financial Affairs) and/or a Lasting Power of Attorney (Health and Welfare) prepared and registered

At Clapham & Collinge LLP we have a team of expert lawyers who provide advice and assistance in the preparation of your Lasting Powers of Attorney to make sure they are right for you and reflect your wishes We also register the documents as soon as they are prepared to ensure that they can be used straight away if needed

To claim your discount and book your Lasting Power of Attorney appointment, please contact our Client Relations Team on 01263 823398 or email enquiries@clapham collinge.co.uk

Terms and conditions of the 25% discount on Lasting Powers of Attorney

To take advantage of this discount, all appointments must be booked by Friday 28th October and must take place by Friday 16th December.

A 25% discount will only apply if your bill is paid within 14 days of being raised, otherwise the

As works to improve North Walsham Market Place and town centre progress, North Norfolk District Council can confirm the car parking arrangements in the town are as follows during the period of work:

Bank Loke car park will be open every day (with usual charges applied) except Thursdays when it accommodates the town’s weekly market New Road car park will be open every day (with usual charges applied), where there are refurbished toilets to support the new travel hub, with buses removed from the Market Place and to relieve congestion between the post office and Lidl’s

Vicarage Street car park will be open with

The new look regenerated Church Approach/Shambles Slope, complete with the re positioned Lepus ‘Go Go’ hare, new trees, plants and it is now sporting some lovely new benches, both freestanding and wall mounted This alongside new handrails due to arrive shortly is the final piece in the Church Approach jigsaw

The Church Approach improvement work, delivered as part of the High Street Heritage Action Zone, has also prompted local businesses to apply for additional funding to carry out remedial works to the wall adjoining the slope Conversations with a number of property owners whose back walls face the newly designed space have been ongoing.

free parking From January new public toilets including Changing Places facilities will be built on the site of the existing dated toilets Mundesley Road car park will provide free two hour parking throughout the period of the Market Place works, following a three week closure to improve the surface

For town centre workers and long stay users, there is a new free public car park at Hornbeam Road (NR28 0FX), which is a 10 minute walk from the town centre

Once the works are complete the free 30 minute spaces, historically accommodated in the Market Place will be provided for 60 minutes on parts of the Bank Loke and Vicarage Street car parks

Four Blue Badge parking spaces are to be retained in the Market Place as part of the

We are delighted to report that all these parties have come together and agreed that remedial works to that wall can happen New render and the new paint will be applied to the large wall backing onto the space, as well as bricking up some old windows, which are no longer used, and fixing downpipes and guttering

Cllr Richard Kershaw, portfolio holder for Sustainable Growth, said: “This is what regeneration is all about! You improve one area, and that, in turn prompts people to think about adjoining areas and how to improve them I am delighted to see this additional work going on as it is a testament to the pride that these business owners have in their town centre ”

Due to the fact that this work is being completed

improvement plans, which create a safer and more attractive town centre environment for residents and visitors

Cllr Richard Kershaw, portfolio holder for Sustainable Growth, said: “We appreciate everybody’s patience while these major works are carried out in North Walsham Once completed, the town centre will be significantly improved and an even more welcoming place for visitors to enjoy and residents to be proud of

by a different contractor, and in order to keep all workers safe, the remedial works needed to happen after the main works had finished and not during

Phase 2, the marketplace work, the next part of the town centre regeneration, started last week. It is great news that the plans are well underway These include widened footpaths, better crossings, bigger and more loading bays as well as new seating and planting where residents, visitors and tourists can stop and relax

The Salvation Army, Sheringham Corps is looking for someone who combines the skills of management with a heart for Christian mission as well as spiritual maturity and leadership, and who can develop the programme in order to intentionally introduce people to faith in Christ and integration into the church. You will work to meet the needs of the local community and support the work of the Corps.

SALARY: £ 24,994 per annum

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The successful candidate(s) will: Have proven interpersonal skills, previous experience in a similar environment and in managing staff and/or volunteers, be able to work on their own initiative and in a team, enjoy working with people, and be able to deal tactfully with staff, volunteers and the public. It is important that the candidate understands the needs of the community and has proficiency in English. Candidates must also be committed to the values, aims and ethos of The Salvation Army. There is an Occupational requirement for the post holder to be a practising Christian.

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Volunteer Appeal

We are looking for someone who can support clients who are lonely and isolated through home visits, telephone check ins and/or encouraging them out into community e.g. coffee shops to attending groups.

The Responsibilities of the Volunteer typically include:

● Telephone befriending

● Researching local groups and activities

● Accessing forms and contact information for clubs and activity groups

● Accompanying client out in the community: charity shops, coffee shops, groups & clubs

● Visiting the client in their home

● Sending in a monthly report each month to the allocated coordinator

● Reporting back to Duty Co ordinator

More about our service can be found here: www.canconnect.org.uk/

and our other volunteer opportunities can be found here: www.getinvolvednorfolk.org.uk/o/CAN Connect

The Mug

It was Coronation Day

Very wet and grey, Lots of people in fancy dress

My sister ’s friend Jane, dressed as a doll in a box

The cardboard disintegrated and fell in her socks!

Mum and I headed off round to the Church Hall

Waiting for my mug and my name to be called, I remember holding Mums hand very tight

There was no one else in sight, A lady arrived with a list

She said, “You’re not on here, you must have been missed

Mum was beginning to lose her rag

And I was feeling very sad, I told the lady I would be four in two days’ time And Mum said, I know it’s a bit of a fine line

I said, “the Queen would be happy for me to have a mug, And she would send it with her love.’’

That seemed to do the trick I was grateful, I was beginning to feel sick!

(I’ve still got the mug and it stands proudly on show, I seem to be giving my age away!) Christine Owen

A step in the right direction

North Walsham Vision and Marketing plan

North Norfolk District Council is looking to continue its work to improve North Walsham

Building upon the success of the North Walsham High Street Heritage Action Zone (HAZ), the Council is looking to establish a clear Vision and Marketing Plan for the town to ensure opportunities established and presented through HAZ are not missed and are capitalised upon The Vision and Marketing Plan will work with businesses, stakeholders and the wider community to capitalise upon the improvements to the town and work creatively together to think about their future and the future of the town

This project will act as a roadmap for the newly regenerated town centre to help identify opportunities and explore ways in which the town can flourish as a community hub and a platform for economic, social and cultural activities.

The Council has been awarded funding for this project by the New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) through the Covid Channel Area Response Exchange (C CARE) initiative

The Council is now seeking to appoint a consultant to undertake the Vision and Marketing Plan for North Walsham

Cllr Richard Kershaw, portfolio holder for Sustainable Growth, said:

“It is great to see this plan coming into action with no additional expense coming from the Council to engage with marketers and continue the improvement works from the HAZ project

The Strand Club September Report

Our September meeting in the White Horse, Overstrand began with a minute’s silence held in memory of Queen Elizabeth II who had died on the 8th September after a reign of over 70 years, after which our Chairman, Jackie gave a short eulogy on her life and reign

The speaker this month was archivist Brian Hedge who gave a slide show on ‘Overstrand’ Once known as the village of millionaires. Now a tranquil seaside resort It was interesting to see photos of how both Overstrand and Cromer have developed over more than 100 years with the coach and horses form of transport being overtaken by the introduction of the trains Brian also does a musical quiz, and the members expressed an interest, so this has been booked for September next year.

Our October 12th meeting will be the cream tea, which is always a big hit with members, then on November 9th we have Brian Hedge, back with his Illustrated talk ‘The Way We Were’, which will again stir many a memory.

Jackie then told us that after some considerable time trying to find a suitable place to plant our Jubilee Tree, The White Horse might come to our rescue and allow us to plant the tree in their gardens

New members and visitors are always welcome at our meetings for which there is a small charge on the door of £2 members and £3 visitors Further information from Josie: 579748 or je dennis@icloud com and Jackie: 720866 or karatekween@hotmail com

REGGIE’S FARM SHOP

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AT NORTH WALSHAM GARDEN CENTRE

Open 7 days a week, Mon, Tues, Wed 10am-3pm Thurs, Fri, Sat 10am- 4pm; Sun 10am-3pm Shop here, Park at the Door, Save Money

Fresh from the oven Mama Bakes selection of Homemade Pastries, Pies and Cakes

5 kg local Potatoes £2.99, & Local Super Sweet Corn on the Cob Local Double Yolk Eggs £3.99 20 Egg Tray, 2 Trays £5 Norfolk Apple Juice £2.99, 750 ml bottle or 2 for £5 Wide range of local Orchard Apples, Pears and Quinces - no spray Pumpkins, Squash, Gourds & Stringless Runner Beans (new crop) Local Pickling Onions, Vinegar, Local Sprouting Broccoli always check Facebook for all our everyday deals

Norwich Road, North Walsham, NR28 0DR

WANTED

Any original items of Second World War Homefront / Norfolk / RAF / ARP / Home Guard items or memorabilia for a new dis play 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 07796638020 or email sal lylee35@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/ 07747097798

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

Drop leaf table also ramp for scooter 01692 404526

Wanted any yarn, material, craft items for Norfolk Knitters and Stitchers We make items for many local and national charities Please leave at Sheringham Library Thanks Wanted portable DVD Player Will collect 01263 512449

Wanted baby monitor with camera Audio not necessary, but welcome Please reply with make and model 07943 337855 Kayak wanted Telephone: 07767228791 Motorcycle wanted for restoration Any thing considered, even rusty non runner Call Rob on 07717 369788 / 01263 837320

FOR SALE

TV stand corner unit, £6 Travel iron, never used, £5 Foot spa, £10 3 wheeled walker, £30 01692 404526

Igloo Surfaces perfect matt Carrara Marble shower wall sheet 240cmx100cmx10cm Plus off cuts Chrome 240cm corner + two joiner beading in package surplus to re quirements £80 ono North Walsham 07969 905756

New 32 inch LG TV only used for 4 days has Freeview built in £100 01263 822934

Vintage ladies coat ideal for 1940's events £39 Handbag as new 1940's style £10 Ladies black Clarks shoes size 6, 1940's style £10 3 airbeds and pump £39 Socket set £15 01362 688280

Tricity Bendix electric slip in double oven and grill, model SE554 White As new, little used, exceptional condition, size 23 l/4" wide x24"deep x 35"high Instruction book £60 00 no offers Buyer collects Available end September/beginning October2022 Saxthorpe 01263 587699

Double size sofa bed for sale Less than 12 months old Must be able to collect Beeston Regis 07903 647253/ 01263 479837

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Ibonese guitar with whammy bar £260 ovno, collection from Cromer 01263 517026

Flat Screen Black 18 inch LG Television excellent condition £20 00, collect in Holt

Please what’s app 07973 853591

Panasonic 42" plasma TV £40 ono 01263 513267

Phillips Hostess Trolley, wheeled, teak fin ish 76 x 40 x 69cms W/D/H 2 shelf warm cupboard, top warming plate with 'hot' area All in working order Ideal for B&B business perhaps £10, buyer collects from Cromer Tel or text 07966 183777

A collection of Royal Mugs £1 00 each 01692 407693

Girls Apollo bike 18 gears suit 8 12 years £15, Boys Apollo bike suit 4 7 years £8, both in good condition Casio PMP 700

Electronic Keyboard with stand £20 01263 711870

Red gear 4 music semi acoustic electric guitar in good condition £130 gear 4 music

Stratocaster type guitar light coffee colour in very good condition £150 07376 199016

Bamboo cane magazine rack Perfect con dition £5 Holt 01263 712810

Portable CD player £5 00 01263 512449

3 adult bikes all very good condition only used a few times 2 bikes at £150 each and the 3rd bike at £300 Text or phone for more details 07516 252891

4 5" Reflecting astronomical telescope with full instruction manual Hardly used £25 Holt 01263 712810

Tumble dryer for sale, condensing type, only used for one year, complete with in struction leaflet Cost £229 99 would like £50 ono 01263 823111

Dimplex Club woodburner effect fan heater with remote control Matt black with a long lead Height: 24 inches, width 20 inches and depth 13 inches £75 ono Swanton Novers 01263 862020

Beautiful brand new French Connection trouser suit: double breasted short jacket and straight legged trousers, size 6, never worn, cost £250, will take £50 07432 629288

Nikon V1 Digital camera, black, complete with Nikon grip Nikon FT1 Adaptor and Nikkor 50mm F1 8 AFS G Lens All com plete, boxed, mint £280 May split 01692 500776

7kg vented Logik Tumble Dryer, good working order, can be seen working £60, collection only from North Walsham, 01692 615074 or 07815 923578

Grey Halfords car roof top box, very little use £50 o n o Thule car roof bars, good condition, £40 o n o Bicycle trailer, black, ‘Bumper Transporter ’ Four sides with top cover Velcro tighteners Folds down and wheels can be removed for easy storage, very good condition £50 ono 07890 117391 Dimplex electric coal effect fire £15 hardly used; 2 matching brown flecked rugs 80x150 cm £4 each; Colclough china tea service £4; wooden sewing box/table £10 07486 123521

Pet pen for small dogs by Scandinavian Pet Design as new £30 Phone before 12am (Holt) 01263 479693

Wooden highchair and a single fold up pushchair Both to leave at grandparents’ house 01263 519637

Drum Kit A real but half size drum kit for children (5+) Bass drum, snare drum, 3 tom toms, hi hat, stool, cymbals Excellent condition £120 01692 406334 Days Escape Lite folding wheelchair Blue 2 yrs old VGC £99 00 Victorian oak bu reau Needs some work £50 00 Oak gate leg table 2 leaves VG £45 00 Buyers to collect Sheringham 825677 Jigsaws 8 x 1000 pieces, £3 each, 4 x 500 pieces £2 each All complete 01328 864726

Used white LEC fridge gwo W 50cm H 84cm D 54 £30 ono buyer collects Sher ingham 07909 928793

Folding ‘Z’ bed, single size with headboard Mattress topper included Ideal for extra guests £45 Buyer collects from Briston 01263 860489

Knife sharpener Rockingham Forge su persharp Combination Whetstone, with nonslip base Still in box, only used once, was £29 50, now £12 50 07432 629288 Beko fridge, height 82 cm width 48cm 2 adjustable shelves, clean condition £20 00 01692 408994

Mobility Walker by DRIVE As new folding 3 wheeled walker with removable front basket and shopping bag Easy to fold for storage in car boot £40 Can deliver lo cally 07716 759088

2 Pairs of curtains almost new sizes for both 54 x 66 one pair has a blackout lining as well, they both come with a chrome pole with decorated ends Colour cream with slight pattern on each in duck egg blue £40 for both pairs Ten books by John Gr isham and James Patterson as new £8 Sheringham 01263 822934

Lawn Bowls Set of Drakes Pride Profes sional bowls Size 3 medium £45 00 2 New headboards 2'6" Duck egg green/blue Offers Oil Paints, brushes and easel Offers Small indoor playhouse chil dren’s Offers 01263 824330 Wheelchair with blue frame Footrests are removable, handles fold down and the chair folds up to easily fit in a car boot Has seatbelt for safety £60 01328 878509 Omega microwave with two hotplates on top Can also be used as a convection oven Very good condition £35 Phone after 6 pm 01263 478930

Vintage Riccar Reliant sewing machine in perfect working condition with 15 spare needles and electric lead and pedal Free Phillips steam iron, very good working con dition also large ironing board, very good condition, both free Buyer collects 07946 771418

Bookcase 181 5cm high, 71 5cm wide, 28cm deep, five shelves £15 Buyer col lects Pair of Hitachi speakers, 7ins high, 5ins wide, 9ins deep, 8 ohms, 30 watts, £5 07961 415418

John Lewis double size Click Clack Sofa Bed (black) used once at Xmas, £100 Meyers double divan and cream head board, plus new mattress, £l00 Matching single wardrobe £50 Can sell separately 01263 710031 Red/White Surveying Poles 2 metres long with metal ends £15 Surveyors Automatic Level complete with Aluminium Tripod and Staff £30 Padded Zen Meditation Stool and Mat £15 01263 826279 or 07823

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Kleanstone floor scrubber/dryer, in good working order, no longer needed Full in struction booklet £150 00 ono 01263 741690

Desk fan good working order £4 Tel be tween 3 & 5pm 07778 525087

Stag Minstrel free standing cheval mirror in original finish, beautiful condition £90 Two Stag Minstrel four drawer bedside cabinets upcycled with an ivory chalk paint finish original ring pull handles in black 70 cm high x 45 cm depth x 53 cm wide £85 each Cromer 07760 418108

Vienna Shoprider powerchair with charger and new batteries, very good condition, £150 Careco foldable 4 wheeled Rollator with seat, back rest and under seat shop ping bag, used very little, £50 01692 405226

2 galvanised steel sheets, 6’6” x 2’6” £20

6’ melamine top refectory table, legs foldup, £20 Sealey 1500kg trolley jack, £15 Pair of car ramps, £15 Sofa bed pink/blue quilted cover, hardly used, fire certificate, £25 Small pine dresser, w32” x d15”, long drawer, cupboard with shelf, £20 Free Ebac 2850E dehumidifier, buyer collects 01263 711765

Creme Da La Creme cat or small bed hardly used £25 New monobloc sink mixer tap chromium finish £25 Dash Express folding wheelchair hardly used like new £90 Dimplex Stockbridge remote control stove features log fire effect £80 Tesco magnetic exercise bike hand pulse excel lent condition £75 01328 822174

Wheeled, lockable suitcase, £25 Times World Atlas, Digest Last 2 Million Years, Memoirs HRH Duke of Windsor 1951, £20 for all 3 , fabric armchair, wooden arms, extends to 43”, £15 50 mixed CD/DVDs, £25 Large bag mixed electrical leads, £20 Mk2 Micra spares, £20 Wheeled shopping trolley, £5 01263 710067Opti weighted exercise Hula Hoop £5 01263 511449

7ft wooden curtain pole & rings, £15 10ft extends to 20ft aluminium ladder, £40 Double size quilt throws, as new, £15 each or 3 for £40 Cream/black Cannon double oven gas cooker, offers 01692 402961 Glass top dining table, seats six, £30 01692 405775

Approx 75 monthly car magazines 1970 80's Inc Practical classic car mechanics classic cars MG enthusiasts £10 set of 8 Cassells Book of Knowledge for children from 1950 60's £10 42 monthly Home maker magazines from Mid to Late 60's £8 Welding rods 100 plus, offers 01263 511449

Russell Hobbs mini hob 2 ring hotplate £12 Phillips foot massager/bath electric, £10 Rice cooker 2 litre, £8 2 Sony 3 way large speakers, £10 Garden furniture white table 3ft diameter 4 chairs 16" bar becue, free Lazy Susan 19" glass carousel, Ladies leather jacket brown M&S size 16/18 28" long as new, £25 2 Braban tia plate warmers/night lights £8 01263 512198

One fire guard 24" high x 60cm x 22" One coal scuttle 22" high As new never used colour Black & Gold £20 for both 01692 650291

Lunby open fronted doll’s house + furniture and family, £40 John Lewis white cellular throw, king size, as new, “25 Aiwa stereo system, radio/cassette/CD/2 speaker, £35 ono 01263 715668

Surplus to needs Brand new 100% wool Westex Boucle carpet in coffee cream, 2 9m x 4m Bargain at £150 07857 507502

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John Lewis Click Clack sofa bed (black) used once, £100 Meyers double divan cream headboard plus new mattress (op tional), £100 ono Matching single wardrobe, £50 01263 710031

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Victorian style bedstead/headboard in white and brass to fit 4’6” base, £150 01263 711657

Table, light colour with 2 chairs, top meas ures 70cm, height 74cm, suit conservatory or kitchen Good condition, £25 01692 404099

Bosch classixx7 Tumble drier very little used £100 Cromer 01263 516828

Aldiss Old charm unit, immaculate, H 1 67m, W87cm, D30cm £70 ono 01263 712277

Baby bouncing chair, excellent condition, little use only at grandparents, £10 01328 878432

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Autumn Exhibition featuring new ceramics

This Autumn, Gallery Plus in Wells is celebrating ceramics, showing the work of several makers including Tony Laverick, Anne Marie Jacobs, Richard Baxter, Dawn Hajittofi and Annie McAlister Dilks.

along with colourful high gloss Flower

Pockets on Whisky Barrel Staves

Eleanor fell in love with clay in Denmark whilst at primary school and the drive to make things out of what is essen tially mud has never stopped.

She now works from Glasgow Ceramics Studio and the work she creates brings light, nature and inspiration into a space that warms the heart and makes you smile

Each piece is completely unique, a variety of techniques are employed and use of light is continually explored.

Their newest ceramicist, Eleanor Caie, creates Landscape Vessels, brooches, and necklaces,

She creates tactile work with a combination of textures, matt effects, contrasting high gloss

and uses a range of finishes to bring out the individual characteristics of each piece She is fascinated with the diversity of clay and draws inspiration from the Scottish west coast and the clay itself.

Open Tuesday Saturday 10am 4pm Gallery Plus Warham Road Wells next the Sea . NR23 1QA www.gallery plus.co.uk . 01328 711609

Builder ’s Support for School Rugby programme

Leading housebuilder Persimmon Homes has donated £1,000 to support a Norfolk school rugby programme

The funding was delivered through the Community Champions scheme, which aims to support grassroots organisations in the areas where the company is building

Jorden Knell, head of sales for Persimmon Homes Anglia, said: “Sport provides much needed opportunities for young people to develop teamwork, discipline and personal responsibility, as well as the health benefits of regular exercise, so we are pleased to be able to assist this excellence initiative ”

The schools rugby programme is operated by North Walsham RFC in partnership with the Wensum Trust high schools, and currently has more than 3,000 children taking part from 13 high schools and 15 primary schools across Norfolk

North Walsham RFC head coach Ryan Oakes said: “The club works with a large group of state schools to introduce and develop rugby,

which teaches the values of teamwork, respect, enjoyment, discipline and sportsmanship

“Since the start of the pandemic, participation levels in rugby have decreased, meaning fewer children have the opportunity to learn these values outside of the classroom

“We also offer ‘rugby days’ and tournaments that are hosted at North Walsham RFC These days give a full day learning experience where students get outside of their school and classroom and into a totally different environment

“Persimmon’s generous donation will help us to offer this experience to more students and be able to fund additional coaching and equipment support in lessons and after school clubs.”

For more information visit www.nwrfc.club

Jorden Knell added: “Voluntary groups, charities, schools and sports clubs are welcome to apply for Community Champions funding by completing a simple online form We look forward to hearing from many more organisations who make a genuine difference to the lives of local people ”

For more information, visit: www.persimmonhomes.com/ community-champions

Flower Pockets on Whisky Barrel Staves by Eleanor Caie

Smoke fired ceramics by Annie McAlister Dilks

Jorden Knell (Persimmon Homes) with Ryan Oakes, Head Coach & Schools programme lead of North Walsham Rugby Club

Bebe Takes Full Advantage at Swim gala

Bebe King, of North Walsham, took full advantage at the "Summer Splash” gala held at the UEA Sports Park hosted by Gt Yarmouth Swimming Club The 11 year old entered seven events and medalled in all as the North Norfolk Vikings competed in respective age group categories

In her first event, Bebe demonstrated her all round ability on all strokes when she took a silver in the 100m Individual Medley with 1:41 8: This proved to be a fore runner for what was to come It was her powerful, nonchalant, longer strokes where she took full advantage This style of technique took her on to further success when she won the 25m freestyle in just 17 62 and victory again in the 25m breaststroke when she went 25 95 Her third gold was the 25m backstroke when she touched in 21:89 and to conclude her

seven medal haul, she came home first in 21 89 over the same distance on backstroke to clinch her fourth gold

Reuben Seaman collected three more gold medals The 10 year old dominated the 100m Individual Medley finishing in 1:44 03 but in his 50m freestyle, he was pushed all the way by Charlie Pickering of Great Yarmouth, and it was only the electronic timing which could separate them as Reuben touched in 41.29 from Charlie's 41 43 respectively

North Norfolk Vikings also won another hat trick of golds, this time through another 10 year old, Toby Caufield: all over 50m In the freestyle 45 01, backstroke 51 12 and breaststroke 1:00 15 However, Toby was not finished there he won a bronze in the 50m butterfly with his 59 60 The gold medals continued to be achieved and two more followed by two more 10 year olds

Lily Dear in the 50m freestyle with 37 63 when she defeated a field of eighteen swimmers and Grace Parker winning the 25m butterfly event in 20 65 in a close fingertip finish beating seven competitors

Meanwhile, both 12 year old Bailee Beighton and 13 year old Razvan Platon won consolation medals in respective events At the conclusion of the gala, coach John Holden said: "I was delighted for the swimmers who gained just reward for all their hard work and commitment Every team member came in the top three at least twice Their technique is also improving as our younger swimmers are enjoying the experience of competing

Vikings won 12 Golds, 10 Silvers and 4 Bronze Medals

To join Vikings e mail info@norfolkvikings co uk

Cromer Tennis Club Selected by LTA to Highlight gender

Balancing Drive in Tennis

Cromer Tennis Club, like many tennis clubs around the country has far fewer junior girl member than boys The Club’s current junior membership is 39 girls compared to 73 boys (35%) In 2021 in the UK only 30% of regular monthly tennis players were female.

In UK, the drive for increasing female participation in tennis has been led by Judy Murray, mother of Andy Murray In 2012 Judy Murray was spurred into action when she was shown statistics produced by the UK government body, Women in Sport That research showed then, “that only 5% of all sports coverage in newspapers was about women athletes and that only half a percent of sponsorship money, across all sport, goes to women”

In 2017 Judy Murray founded She Rallies with the aim attracting more girls to tennis, more female tennis coaches to build a bigger and stronger female workforce to grow the female game In June 2022, the LTA and She Rallies launched Rallying Together a rallying call for the tennis world to put its house in order. Rallying Together is powerfully argued full colour publication and can be found on the LTA website, www lta org uk

Rallying Together calls for female participation in tennis to be increased from 30% and to help girls stay in the sport for longer; and for female tennis coaches to form 40% of the LTA Level 1 workforce (up from 29% in 2019) and explains how this can be done

Now, as a follow up, the LTA are producing a series of films for a new series called She Rallies It will focus on individuals and role models who have made a contribution to tennis, with the aim of encouraging more women and girls to take up the sport The LTA sent a film crew to Cromer, “as it seems like Cromer Tennis Club is really keen to encourage more women / girls to play”

The film crew arrived (in pouring rain!) at Cromer on August 25th at 7 30 am, spending nearly a whole day at the Club interviewing and filming the Club’s resident female coach Lisa Stickells and her pupils Katie and Steven; then interviewing her father Icarus Hines who encouraged her first to play squash and then to take up tennis and become a tennis coach and finally interviewing Club chairman Kelvin van Hasselt

In 2021, The Club set up a Pathway to Level 3 course at the Club, after which 2 female trainee coaches at the Club, Lisa Stickells and Sian Stoppani successfully qualified as LTA Level 3 coaches In 2021 the Club set up Junior Club for Girls running every Sunday afternoon (4pm 6pm) to provide a relaxed social setting for girls just to enjoy playing together and bring their friends to: it has brought a good number of new members to the Club

In June 2022 the Club was the venue of the Progress Tour with £ 10,000 prize money to be equally split between men and women competitors Two weeks before the tour was due to start, there were about 45 entries for the men’s competition and about 3 for the women’s competition; it looked like the women’s competition would have to be cancelled Club chairman Kelvin van Hasselt worked tirelessly with Progress Tour organisers Barry Fulcher and Jieke Stroobant to publicise the women’s competition and we were all so grateful to Judy Murray’s tweet a few days beforehand promoting Cromer; the women’s competition went ahead with 15 entrants and provided an electrifying final between Joanna Garland (world ranked 380) and Alicia Dudeney Alicia had only heard about the event hours before entries closed showing the need for massive promotion of female tennis events to coaches, clubs, parents The drive now at the Club is to establish girls only coaching groups to be led by Lisa Stickells,

exemplifying two key ways Rallying Together has highlighted to increase female participation in tennis: First, it highlights the need for Girls Only coaching Groups for girls who prefer a girls only environment for learning tennis Second, it argues the need for more female coaches as role models for girls to look up to and relate to

Lisa Stickells

The Club is working closely with the She Rallies Norfolk representative, the redoubtable Donna Andrew. Donna was coach of the only Norfolk girls team to win the Lionel Cox trophy a trophy for Eastern Counties junior tennis players Donna believes passionately in Girls Only coaching groups and cites this as a reason for this success Her view is that many girls often feel uncomfortable in mixed tennis coaching groups dominated by boys and therefore many don’t come to them Rallying Together states that at present girls currently account for only 30% of the competitive player base

Donna supports the call to action in the Rallying Together section on Female Only sessions:

“We know from insight and experience that some women and girls, particularly young girls, prefer being active just with other women and girls If these are not available, then they may be lost to our sport

Offering Girls Only coaching groups could attract thousands more girls into tennis especially if led by female coaches as role models.

A simple change that could transform British Tennis Clubs and Tennis Coaching throughout the country

Reuben Seaman

Toby Caufield

Bebe King