Sheringham Independent May 2023

Sheringham RNLI Welcomes a New Chairman

Since April 2002 Phil Hawes has tirelessly served Sheringham RNLI in the role of chairman, a crucial position in every lifeboat station, but the time has come to move on, taking over from Phil is retired local GP Peter Sampson

Brian Farrow, Sheringham RNLI

Lifeboat Operations Manager said: ‘On behalf of all of our colleagues in Sheringham RNLI may I say an enormous thank you to Phil Hawes for managing and developing the public face of Sheringham RNLI with such intuitive skill for the last 21 years He brought ‘Blue light’ understanding with him from his time with Mountain Rescue work which enabled him to be up to speed from day one We wish him well for the future ’

Phil said: ‘The past twenty years have been nothing but a pleasure and a privilege The people of Sheringham have a long and proud history of saving lives at sea, the current crew and branch volunteers are fantastic They give tirelessly to the cause, and I cannot thank or praise them enough Success is a team effort ’

Stepping into Phil’s shoes as chairman is Peter Sampson, a GP at Sheringham since 1988, serving as Honorary Medical Advisor at Sheringham RNLI for eighteen years

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Phil Hawes & Peter Sampson

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Sheringham RNLI Welcomes a New Chairman

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Peter, now retired, is a keen sailor, well known in the town and familiar with our coastline and the challenges it presents

Peter said: ‘I have a great love of the sea which was one of the reasons we moved to Sheringham from London where I had trained to be a doctor I look forward to my

ongoing involvement with Sheringham RNLI as chairman and continuing the great work Phil has achieved over his 20 years of service.’

The role of chairman is to bring together and support the different facets of the RNLI locally – from the lifeboat station to the two RNLI shops in Sheringham (one in town, the other at the station) and the chairing the Lifeboat Management Group

Sheringham RNLI

A first for Sheringham RNLI as the ladies prove they have what it takes Last month Sheringham Lifeboat station celebrated its first ever female tractor driver.

Rachel Rickett passed her final assessment to drive the 10-tonne amphibious Talus MB-4H MKII lifeboat launching tractor and is one of four ladies now part of the crew at RNLI Sheringham Joining the Shore Crew in 2021, Rachel aspired to drive the tractor from day one, Rachel said “I’ve always admired the volunteers of the RNLI and when I finally moved to the coast from Essex, I decided to join up at Sheringham. I love being part of the team and being able to give something back to the community is so rewarding” The combined weight of the tractor, trailer & Atlantic 85 lifeboat is around 15 tonnes so launching the lifeboat with her four crew in all weathers is a huge responsibility

On Peter ’s appointment as chairman Brian Farrow said: ‘Sheringham RNLI is delighted to welcome Dr Peter Sampson to become Chairman of the Lifeboat Management Group of Sheringham RNLI He will continue the honorary work started in 1867 with the first RNLI Lifeboat in Sheringham Peter being an offshore sailor brings sound experience to the work undertaken by the RNLI team as we move steadily into the future ’

RNLI lifeboat crews have historically been heavily male-dominated and until fairly recently stations such as Sheringham & Cromer were almost entirely crewed by fishermen These days the volunteer crew of Sheringham RNLI are made up of men and women from all walks of life from police officers to artists, carpenters to photographers, all learning new skills to enable them to continue the tradition of saving lives at sea – 2024 marks 200 years since the founding of the RNLI

Sheringham Lifeboat has welcomed ladies to the team for many years, the current longest serving female crewmember is Kate Munro, an artist, who joined in 2015 as Boat Crew Kate loves any excuse to get out on the sea and enjoys being part of the life-saving community Kate said “I became interested in the RNLI when I lived in the south coast and had a workshop on the beach in Newhaven I used to hear the maroons go off and watch the lifeboat head out to sea I’ve enjoyed getting to know this fantastic bunch of people, the training is very thorough and so good for stretching my mind ”

In June 2022 Leanne McColm, a professional photographer, joined the station as Trainee Boat Crew after living in Sheringham for many years and raising her three girls, spending summers on the beach Leanne says “Spending so much time on the beach I felt safer in the knowledge that the lifeboat was there should we have ever needed it Giving back to the community is important to me, I love being part of the team and learning the new skills required to crew the lifeboat”.

Emma Beaugeard is the most recent female member of the team at Sheringham RNLI, having joined in October 2022 after moving back to Norfolk. In late summer 2022 Emma’s father ’s ashes were scattered at sea by Sheringham Lifeboat and Emma felt inspired to join up as Shore Crew Emma said, “The team at RNLI Sheringham have been incredibly patient & supportive and have created an inspiring environment as I work through my training”

Volunteers joining the RNLI are given extensive training relevant to the role they choose to take on, prior knowledge is not required, and many find the experience of being part of the team to be hugely rewarding

If you are interested in joining the team at Sheringham please email sheringham@rnli.org.uk or come to the lifeboat station any Sunday 9:30am-11:30am & introduce yourself

Rachel Rickett (cab) with female crew members

Photo by Chris Taylor

Sheringham Church’s Easter Food Bag Giveaway

Lighthouse Community Church in Sheringham gave food bags out to families in need this Easter, and they included an Easter egg for each child

The church has been developing contacts with several local families over the last year with its “Family Fridays” campaign, whereby families can come along for a cooked 2-course meal on alternate Friday tea-times, with games and activities for the children.

Maggie Rothe, Lighthouse café manager, said “Family Fridays are proving increasingly popular in our community, and so we thought we would provide some food bags for those families, which they were able to collect during the week leading up to Easter ”

The food bags contained staples such as tins of soup, spaghetti and beans, coffee, breakfast cereals, pasta, biscuits, and even shampoo, toothpaste and toothbrushes, all supplied in a stout, colourful, re-usable bag. There was also an Easter egg for each child in the family.

Maggie said “These bags seem to have met a need, as folk were very

A Note from the edi

Since I last wrote we have had the coronation

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

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

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

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

Whatever you are doing, enjoy your May magazine

Jo – editor.

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

June Tuesday 30th May Friday 9th June

July Tuesday 27th June Friday 7th July

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grateful to receive them It’s a great way to engage with our community and simply give gifts to those who can make good use of them ”

The bags were paid for by generous donations from folk who attend Lighthouse, along with support from Waitrose and Sainsburys

Family Fridays happen on 5 and 19 May, 9 and 23 June, and 7 July. For more information e-mail familyfood@lighthousesheringham.org or phone Lighthouse on 01263 699012

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In the Loop with Sheringham Town Council

Celebrating 30 Years of Service

Sheringham Town Council celebrates our Maintenance

Technician Russell Cox who started as the cemetery groundsman 30 years ago Russell plays an integral role within the Council Officer team, making sure that day to day maintenance is carried out across all STC owned assets and ensuring the cemetery, commons, allotments, verges and many more areas around Sheringham are attended to in an efficient and professional way The Clerk, Councillor team and office staff would like to thank Russell most sincerely for all the time he has given to the Town and Council and congratulate him on this milestone (Pictured: Russell and wife Sally)

Annual Parish Meeting

Just a reminder that the Annual Parish Meeting will be taking place on Wednesday 24th May 2023 at 6pm at the Sheringham Community Centre All Sheringham residents, community groups & organisations are welcome and encouraged to attend

Weather Outlook

The Annual Parish Meeting is not a Town Council meeting, but a meeting of electors where the Chair/Mayor and other Town Council Members provide reports and updates about our community and where attendees can make comment on any agenda item and questions are welcome

Putting Greens

Both the Beeston Hills & Station Approach putting greens are now open for the 2023 summer season.

Located at the top of Cliff Road, Beeston Hills not only offers hours of putting fun, but it also offers some of the most amazing views of Sheringham and the beautiful Norfolk coast Keep up to date with opening times and the ‘Hole in One’ wall of fame by following the official Beeston Hills Putting Green Facebook page Station Approach is in the centre of the town and will be open from 10am on most days over the 2023 season Come and play the 9 holes (twice for the full 18 experience!) or have a break, relax and watch the world go by

Contact the STC Team

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

Sheringham Food Club

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Opening Times

Monday 10 am

Sheringham Food Club is a ‘not for profit’ social enterprise set up by Sheringham Corps of The Salvation Army in partnership with Norfolk Community Foundation and other partners/donors. Its purpose is to help people during the current Cost-of-Living crisis by providing food & a limited selection of household goods for sale at a substantially reduced price. Membership (£5) isn’t means-tested and is currently being prioritised for households within the NR26 postcode.

Application forms are available at the Salvation Army Hall, Charity Shop and online: www.salvationarmy.org.uk/sheringham.

For further info contact Simon Fenn (Community Manager) on 01263 826059 simon.fenn@salvationarmy.org.uk

The Salvation Army is a Christian Church & Registered Charity 214779

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Sheringham Library News

Open Library - Your key to the library. Monday to Friday: 8am-7pm, Saturday: 8am-4pm, Sunday: 10am-4pm, Closed on Bank Holidays

Please ask a member of staff to activate your library card for Open Libraries and for a new 6 digit PIN number You must read our terms and conditions

You will need to be over 16 and we need to see proof of your Norfolk address

Staffed Hours: Monday 10am-7pm, Tuesday 10am-7pm, Wednesday 1pm-7pm, Friday 1pm-7pm, Saturday 11am-4pm

NHS Neonatal Voices: Come and meet the Norfolk & Norwich University’s Engagement Team and Experience Team to share your experiences of accessing maternity care in Norfolk on 6th June 10am-12noon

Help with Maths and Numeracy for Adults: Multiply will be holding monthly drop-in sessions on Tuesdays 11am-1pm in Sheringham Library Contact Kerice on 07775 816820 or email: multiply@norfolk gov uk

Volunteer opportunities at Sheringham Library: Would you be interested in volunteering for After-School Story Time, Jobseeker Support or Just-a-Cuppa?

Please ask a member of staff if you are

Library Jobseeker Support: Do you need to set up an email address, find a CV template or access on-line resources from Job Help via campaign gov uk?

Perhaps you would like to use our computers to do the “Finding Jobs On-Line” course with Learn my Way? One to One guidance is available by appointment on Fridays 4:30pm-5:30pm Please ask a member of staff We also have a dedicated selection of books for you to choose from Come and share your experiences of researching Family History: On the first Monday of the month 2-3pm If you are interested in Family History and joining a friendly group to share helpful hints and stories, please ask a member of staff or contact Diane on 07752937313

Mid-Week Scrabble Club: Every Wednesday 4:30-5:30pm

Sheringham Library Community Jigsaw is back Come and help us to fill in the gaps We also have a selection of jigsaws for you to borrow on your library card

Do you love reading Crime fiction? Join our Crime Book Club, meeting in the library on the first Friday of the month between 4 30-5 30pm If you would like to participate or volunteer to co-ordinate it with the support of library staff, we’d love to hear from you Please ask us the next time to visit the library or phone 01263 822874

Sheringham Community Crafters: Meet Monday mornings in the library 10:30-12:30 Please email lynne@clarityonline co uk to join or ask a member of staff

Sheringham Voices: Come and share memories Are you new to Sheringham or been here for years? Come and listen and chat with a cuppa Relaxed and informal Every second Wednesday of the month 2pm-4pm

LEGO Club: Saturdays 2-3pm Suitable for ages 4+ Children under 8 must be accompanied No need to book Lego provided Fortnightly Family History Sessions with Debbie on Tuesdays 2-3pm Booking is essential

I T Buddy Sessions

Mondays 10:15am-11:15am Booking is essential

Bounce & Rhyme on Tuesdays 10-10 30am, followed by Stay & Chat 10:3011:15 Let the little ones play while you have a coffee and a chat No need to book

The National Childbirth Trust Sling Library will be available at Stay & Chat to give practical safety advice on wearing and hiring out slings of all shapes and sizes from new-born to 6 years old This is a drop-in session on the second Tuesday of the month at 10:30

Autism and Learning Disability Friendly Just a Cuppa: Do you have a learning disability and/or autism, or are you a carer or a family member of someone who does? Sheringham Library is creating spaces for people to meet and chat in a friendly, casual environment Meeting on the fourth Friday of the month 4pm-6pm

Knit & Natter: The Sheringham Norfolk Knitters meet at Sheringham Library on the 2nd Monday of the month 2pm-4pm New members welcome Contact Kate on 01263 824781

Tricky Period: Tricky Period provision of free sanitary pads continues

Toiletries are still available in some libraries, please ask staff for details We will continue to host our regular ‘Just a Cuppa’ session every Saturday afternoon from 2pm

Baby Weighing Scales are available in our Children’s Area

Come along for a friendly chat… Just a Cuppa & Colour Me Calm, every Saturday 2-3pm

Please contact the Royal Voluntary Service on 01603 397998 if you are interested in becoming a Home Library Service Volunteer for Sheringham Library? You can visit our website www norfolk gov uk/libraries to book a computer and find up to date information on the services that we have on offer We have stopped automatically renewing items borrowed from Norfolk libraries, so please renew or return your own items again This will allow you and other library users to have the widest possible range of options available when you visit one of our libraries However, we will not be reintroducing overdue charges at the same time, to give you some time to get back into the habit of managing your library loans

Sheringham Library, New Road, Sheringham, NR26 8EB 01263 822874 www.norfolk.gov.uk/libraries

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Sunday 14th May Garden Opening for National Garden Scheme Chestnut Farm, West Beckham, NR25 6NX Garden open 11 00am – 5pm Light Refreshments Dogs on leads Admission £5, children free Grass Field Parking (weather permitting)

Saturday 20th May Cliftonville Hotel, Runton Rd, Cromer, 10am – 4pm Commemorating 80 years since the Dambusters Raid on 16/17th May 1943, there will be an exhibition of model WWII aircraft, also a presentation of a memorial plaque to the hotel management to honour the RAF crews who took part in the raid. For more details contact The Cliftonville Hotel on 01263 512543

Sunday 21st May Folk at Weybourne Village Hall 3pm until 6pm Singers, musicians, dancers and audience all welcome Join in or just listen Bring your own drinks/snacks if you wish Tea/coffee available £1 00 entrance to cover cost of hall For further info contact Tony Baylis 01263 588781 or tonyandcarmen@btinternet com

Wednesday 7th to Tuesday 20th June Blakeney Chinese Brush Painting

Group Summer Exhibition at NWT Cley & Salthouse Marshes Visitor Centre, 10am to 5pm 25% of all sales to NWT

Saturday 10th June Wiverton Wander 10 30am – 4 30pm Stroll through open gardens in Wiverton Pimm’s tent, teas, cakes and plant sales £5 admission on the day All proceeds to Wiverton Church Restoration Fund

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

SYHO Summer of Song

It has been a fun Spring season of singing at The Lighthouse, Sheringham for Sing Your Heart Out

We have raised our spirits singing a variety of songs, swinging along to ‘The Mingulay Boat Song’ sea shanty, challenged our harmonies with folk and ‘We’ll follow the heron home’, our vocabulary with world music ‘Banaha’ from the DR Congo and even rattled our bass notes for a rendition of Johnny Cash’s ‘Ring of Fire’

If you enjoy singing and are over 18, try our workshop where professional music tutors lead us through a 1½ hour session of fun and music to help improve our wellbeing in a friendly inclusive atmosphere No audition, no fee, no written music (a songbook of lyrics is provided) just drop in to sing

Here are the Summer Sing dates: 15th and 22nd May, 12th Jun, 3rd and 24th Jul & 14th Aug

We do ask for a donation to help towards costs as SYHO is a charity run by volunteers, to find out more our website is SYHO org

Entertainment and Events at Weybourne Village Hall

FILM NIGHT

Continues 3rd Friday each month No booking required 19th May: The Bafta award winning ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ Rated 15 16th June: ‘The Fabelmans’ Rated PG 13

Doors open 7pm, film starts 7 30pm Suggested donation £3 per seat

BINGO

Continues 4th Friday each month No booking required Next date 26th May A great night for all the family Doors open 7pm, eyes down 7 30pm £1 entry with tea and coffee provided Please bring other drinks and nibbles, if required.

QUIZ NIGHT

Friday 9th June at 6 30pm for prompt 7pm start

This is a popular event run by local quiz master Alan Cook Teams are invited of 4-6 players Tickets are £8 per head, which includes a hot supper Bring your own drinks and nibbles A fun night out Pre-booking required Call 07379 487230 or email alancook101@aol com

There are lots of regular activities going on at the hall including Badminton, Book Club, Bridge, Bowls, Exercise Class, Folk Club, Pilates, Singing, Table Tennis, and Yoga. Please refer to website weybournevillagehall.org.uk for more details and booking information

Sheringham & District Society

Our Coffee Morning talk this month will be given by Ashley George, who lives in Sheringham, about his experiences of being a funeral and wedding celebrant. It will be held at the usual place (St Joseph’s Church Hall) and time of day (10 15 am) but will be on Tuesday 30th May this month, instead of the usual Thursday

Having held our AGM, we now have a new Chairperson, Barbara Emery Barbara has been a long-term volunteer in the boat-shed, a former Treasurer and is a descendant of the well-known Emery boat-building family We are also very pleased to welcome four new members elected to the Management Committee

Northrepps Historical Public Meeting

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

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

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

WEYBOURNE COMMUNITY FUND CAR BOOT SALES 1ST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH FROM APRIL TO SEPTEMBER

George Weston Community Field A149 COAST ROAD, WEYBOURNE NR25 7EY – OPPOSITE WINDMILL

Open to the public from 10am. Stall set up from 8.30am. From £6 per pitch, traders welcome, contact for price. For more details call 01263 588379.

Sheringham & District Philatelic Society

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

6 members presented a tremendous variety of mainly 10 sheet displays

Mike Clarke, a lifetime GB collector, brought along a selection of surface printed, Victorian stamps on covers, which had recently taken his interest

Tony Taylor put up part of an old competition entry of his, of Queen Elizabeth 11 3d Wildings There were blocks, booklet panes, watermark variations and printing errors amongst them.

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

Tim Harvey’s interest is more in his postcard collection, and he displayed a wonderful group of cards which demonstrated the growth of Cromer as a tourist destination In the early days, Cromer was known as The Gentlemen’s Watering Hole – a place where the wealthy came for sea air. With the arrival of the railways and the publication of Clement Scott’s poem, The Garden of Sleep, Cromer ’s popularity grew. Postcards were produced illustrating all aspects of this glorious seaside town

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

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

DO YOU NEED HELP?

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

• Emergency Food Parcels • Accessing Local Agencies

• Your Energy Bills • North Norfolk Foodbank on 07826 376343 Email: info@ northnorfolk.foodbank.org.uk ww.northnorfolk.foodbank.org.uk

This type of problem, where the white K makes all the moves for his side, is called a Durbar (Indian term, perhaps?) The price for first solution received goes to Gerry Enslin (Sheringham) No. 314, shows the French motif “Reculer pour mieux sauter”. Note that 1 g7+? Kh7 2 g8Q+ Kh6 3 Qg4 would be only mate in 4, so White has to activate the SW corner – note also that stalemate must be relieved Difficulty 2. Solutions to me at 16 Lime Grove, Sheringham, NR26 8NX, or e-mail to lestershaw7@gmail.com

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

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

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

libraries, shops and tourist offices

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

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

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

opportunity to preview some of the work and plan your studio visits

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

Ash and Anna Cloutman at Camp Farm Camp

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

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

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

Volunteers Needed for Railway Cottage

We at the North Norfolk Railway are looking for volunteers to help steward Railway Cottage The cottage is, in fact, a wooden carriage built in 1899 and was lived in until 2007. It is now situated at Holt Station and is open to the public on train running days It is furnished as it would have been in the mid-1930s

The stewards work in pairs and engage with the visitors to talk about and share this unique and very popular living museum If you enjoy meeting people and have a few hours a week to spare, please contact Dave or Chris Parmenter on 01263 825615

Are mirror wills right for us?

by Victoria Wells, Solicitor, Hayes + Storr

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

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

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

What are mirror wills?

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

How are mirror wills used?

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

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

Advantages of mirror wills

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

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

Disadvantages of mirror wills

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

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

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

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

How can we help?

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

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

This article is for general information only and does not constitute legal or professional advice Please note that the law may have changed since this article was published

Baking back in time!

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

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

Hedgehog Haven

concentrating on making the perfect scone

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

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

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

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

TM, pictured, has come into care with a nasty injury on one of his ears, left untreated it could then lead to serious infection This could have been caused by fighting with another hog or getting caught on something Please be aware when gardening, just check the edges of longer grass for sleeping hogs Lots of hogs who came in underweight over the winter have now been collected by their finders to be released back into the wild, hopefully to find a mate to help boost their dwindling numbers

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

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Dear Jo,

Please see the list of charities which benefit from the stamps sent to me by your readers: -

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

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

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

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

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

Thank you

Outside the Wire

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

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

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

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

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

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

Menin Gate veterans group

Sheringham History Group

A talk by Andrew Tullett: Norfolk Mills on a Stick

Wednesday, 7th June, 7 30pm at Sheringham Museum

(Doors open at 7 00pm, please use the school entrance on Lifeboat Plain)

During Lockdown Andrew gave a two-part video presentation on the history behind the colourful village signs of Norfolk He now returns to the SHG to talk about the signs featuring the county’s wind and water mills and will tell the stories of their millers and machinery sheringhamhistory.co.uk

Encompass at St Andrews Methodist Church, Cromer Road, Sheringham

Our June meeting will be on Thursday 8th June at 2 30pm Philip Macdonald/ Aylsham & District Care Trust Everyone is welcome

For further information please contact Anne Barker (01263) 824887 or annebarker@paston.co.uk

Cromer & Sheringham Probus Club

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

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

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

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

Married Thai

Appeal for Volunteer Beach Wardens to Support Rare Wildlife

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

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

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

Oystercatcher numbers are also dropping, seeing them join the little tern on the Amber list of conservation concern.

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

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

“This vital work would not be possible without the help of a band of friendly, enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers If you feel passionate about making a difference and you have some spare time to give, we’d love to hear from you It’s such an important job and an incredibly beautiful setting – there's really no better place to be!” Norfolk Wildlife Trust are looking for people with a passion for wildlife who enjoy talking to the public The role doesn’t require you to have background knowledge of the birds and their behaviours as training will be provided by Norfolk Wildlife Trust

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

Oystercatcher and chick

Photo by Theo de Clermont

Top Tips with Toll Barn Vets

- Exotic Birds (Part 3) - Health

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

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

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

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

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

• Signs of lethargy

• Lack of interest in food and toys

• Sitting at the bottom of the cage

• Change in the consistency or colour of faeces/droppings

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

Training your bird to take feeds rom a syringe can be a lifesaver when it comes to medicating them n the future, the less ndling and stress you put your k bird through the quicker they hopefully recover

irds shouldn’t require routine worm or parasite treatment but if you’re worried, pop in a pooled sample (faeces collected from 3-5 days of droppings) so the vet can check to see if treatment is warranted. If your bird is itching, a trip to the vets to assess for external

parasites is of benefit before treating ce the likelihood of medications

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

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

Editor ’s Recipe

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

Butter Biscuits

Makes approx 16 biscuits

Ingredients

200g butter, softened

100g icing sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ teaspoon salt

2 egg whites

290g plain flour

Cheeky Chickpeas!

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

Preheat your oven to 200C/180C fan/Gas 6 In a large bowl combine the butter, icing sugar, vanilla and salt with a spatula, then whisk together with an electric whisk for 3-4 minutes, scraping down the bowl midway to ensure everything is well mixed and fluffy (Whisking for this long makes the biscuits nice and crumbly) Add the 2 egg whites and whisk again until you have a smooth, creamy mixture (This will look curdled to begin with but keep going)

Next start adding the flour in 2-3 batches and fold in with a spatula until you have a soft and smooth dough Fill your piping bag with the dough and pipe it in rosettes onto your lined baking sheets, leaving space between each biscuit as they will spread in the oven. Bake for about 12 minutes, until golden brown Place on a wire rack to cool and firm up

Get the kettle on and enjoy!

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

Savoury Chickpea Pancakes

1 cup chickpea flour

1 and ½ cups warm water

Pinch salt

Pinch pepper

½ tsp ground turmeric (optional)

A little oil

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

Suggested fillings:

Make some simple guacamole which goes well with most fillings:

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

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

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

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

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

Carolyn Burn

WANTED

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

182990

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

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

066563

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

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

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

Wanted, cottage style 3-piece suite 01263

837569

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

514130

FOR SALE

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

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

233832

10 Phillips CD-RW 700MB discs and 2

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

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

Fridge Freezer, freestanding 50/50 Currys ‘Essentials’ in white, good clean working order, £80 ono 55x56x159cm 07923 267662

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

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

Spear & Jackson battery mower and Strimmer, complete with 2 rechargeable batteries Only used for latter part of last year, surplus to requirements Excellent condition £110 ono Holt 01263 586011 or 07788624765

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shopping trolley, large, used once £20 01692 404436

Parkside crosscut multi-functional mitre saw (chop saw) Never used and still in box

Cost £85, £50ono Honda Izzy 18-inch rotary petrol mower, easy start Good condition Cost £350, £80ono 01263 838391

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

Wheelchair for sale Good condition

£35 00 Cromer 07769 901604

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

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

479693

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

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

Greenhouse 6’ x 6’ one broken window

Dismantle & collect from North Walsham

£150 o n o 07557 271493

36-inch Crufts brand dog crate, two doors and removable black base Buyer collects £20 Interior pocket sprung mattress style orthopaedic dog bed by George Barclay

38” x 27” x 4” Clean condition scarcely used Buyer collects £20 07796 615211

Maximum 30 words, total value of £300, one ad per person per issue (vehicles, cars, caravans, trailers, boats, property, business, etc , not accepted without charge)

Animals - pets, livestock, live fish, etc , not accepted

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

SEBO Upright Vacuum Cleaner Airbelt K1 Komfort Good Condition, Working Order, Accessories, Bags and Manual £50 01328 830886

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

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

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

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

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

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

Set of 8 exhibition panels with carry case

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

Free to collect North Walsham 4ft (small double) mattress new and unused Denim blue colour Surplus to requirements 07969 905756

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

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

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

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

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

White 2-seater leather sofa in very good condition £150 2 black iron planters for under the windows to include a roll of coir for filling £10 for both Grey long padded winter coat with hood only worn once size 14/16 £8 13 5 duvet for a super king size bed only on bed for 3 days £8 01263 822934

Edging shears, £10 Watering can, £4 Hoe, £12 Step ladder, £14 Dustbin with lid, £9 Pan tiles, £14 Frog and hedgehog garden ornaments, £10 Mountain bike, £75 Leisure Rangemaster electric, £150 01362 688280

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

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

Golf Shoes boxed new Ladies ECCO size

6 (39) white Men's Adizero Size 9 (44) White £ 30 a pair ono Golf carry bags, clubs & Powercaddy electric trolley lithium battery & charger, offers Large pale cream rug 8 ft x 5 ft (Next) perfect condition in situ too large for room £ 35 ono 01692 402274 Office chair with arms Swivels and has castors Fully adjustable Blue seat and back Very good condition £35 Holt 01263 713334

6 Red cotton cushion covers, clean & hardly used £10 01263 826347

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

07402512468

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

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

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

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

Kiddicare Baby Weavers, Feast highchair Includes basket for collecting dropped food scraps User guide Lightly used for grandchildren visits only £25 07961 415418 Two dual electric rise and recline chairs for sale, ex Oak Furniture Land coloured cream fleck good condition £50 each, buyer collects Exercise bike, brand new, never used, £40 01328 856622 or 07498 752318

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

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

Ikea Beech finish wardrobe for sale Size 600 cm tall x 100 cm wide x” 61 cm deep (6ft 6” x 3ft 3” x 2ft) with top shelf and hanging rail and lower shelf with drawer Photos available £60 ono Holt 01263 713792 / 07789 515985

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

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

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

Mark 2 Micra spares, mirrors, lead set, alternator £30 the lot New Sketchers work boots - safety toe caps size 11 £12 Armchair extends to 43" fabric seat wooden arms £15 Wheeled lockable suitcase £25

Memoirs HRH Duke of Windsor 1951, Times Atlas of the World 18" 11 5”, Last 2 million Years 12" x 9 5” All 3 £20 Large bag of electric cables, £20 01263 710067

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

Worn only once £40 00 01263 512449

Corsa spare wheel 185/70R14 c/w jack & brace, £50 Claude Butler adult mountain Bike removable front wheel, vgc, c/w stand/ lock/helmet etc £125 Holt 01263 711680

FREEADS

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

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

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

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

Three Just Men – L to R: John Toye (Secretary)

Jack Broughton (Treasurer)

John Blakeley (Chairman)

Is your Tattoo stopping you from moving forward in life?

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

Is the Laser Tattoo Removal treatment permanent?

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World Oceans Day to be Celebrated at Cley Marshes Festival

Thursday 8th June to Sunday 11th June and Thursday 15th June 2023

This June, you can head to NWT Cley Marshes for a festival celebrating World Oceans Day Focussing on the coastal environment and marine wildlife, the line-up features a range of events from book talks and art workshops to family events and even a folk music gig

Fascinating speakers will be at Cley such as Patrick Barkham, and Charles Clover (of the Blue Marine Foundation)

Patrick will give an illustrated talk on the evening of Friday

9th June on his new book:

‘The Swimmer – The Wild Life of Roger Deakin’

Charles Clover will talk about his book ‘Rewilding the Sea’ on the evening of Thursday 15th June, exploring what happens when fishermen and communities engage with each other and allow nature to repair the damage This promises to be a cutting- edge talk from one of the leading figures in marine conservation.

The whole family can get creative in the Coastal Creations session on Cley Beach on Saturday 10th June Search the strandline for natural treasures washed up by the sea and use natural materials to create beach art inspired by the coast Or join in a Beach Clean to get involved in helping Norfolk’s marine environment!

For full details of all events and to book tickets, visit: www.cleycalling.com

Art Exhibition

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday 31st May: 4 mile walk commencing from Upper Sheringham Village Hall with a car park donation please Led by Mike and Jane (01263 824885 or 07845 236964)

Sunday June 4th: 5 6 mile walk commencing from Beeston Regis, near Beeston Hall school with free car parking opposite cottages Led by Stuart and Geoff (01263823818 or 07818453379)

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

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

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THIS ISSUE’S PUZZLES

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

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

The Coronation of Chales III was on May 6th

This issue’s word search theme is ‘Coronations Past and Present’ Between FOUR and TWELVE letters. One or more words.There are 10 entries in this issue’s CHRONICLE WORDSEARCH. How many can you find?

The Last Issue’s Answers

The FOUR YELLOW SQUARES in the SUDOKU were 6 9 9 8

The FALLEN PUZZLE answers were:

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

JANINE DI GIOVANNI

and

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

NUMBER

19 8 11 4 12 6 = 54

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

MORE SPRINGS. L.M. MONTGOMERY

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

EASTEREGG SPRING

BUNNY

CHOCOLATE

JESUS CROSS

THORNS EMPTYTOMB

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Rental evictions increase following lockdown lift

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Article by Lizzie Skinner, Trainee Solicitor, North Walsham Branch

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We need you!

Do you like the idea of getting involved with a community youth group?

Here at Sheringham and Beeston Regis Sea Scouts it’s not all about tents and campfires!

We are looking to recruit members for our Executive Management Committee, alongside enthusiastic individuals who would like to work with our young people

5 evening meetings a year plus an AGM and you could be part of over 60 years history of scouting in Sheringham

Could you help with decisions about the maintenance of the Group's equipment?

Could you help us with facilities management?

Could you help us raise funds? We have recently been able to purchase Kayaks for the group through an amazing fundraising effort, headed by one of our volunteers

Live at Bodham & Beckham Village Hall

Saturday 3rd June - 7 30pm: An Evening of 60s & 70s Music with “Soul Alliance”. This very well-known local band have used our Village Hall, for practice, over many years and, for some unknown reason, have never played IN OUR HALL in front of an audience, NOW THEY ARE!

Please come and join us – dance the night away – bring your own drinks and nibbles

Entry by ticket only Tickets £8 available from Peter Bedell on 07889 759557 or Patrick Spurgeon on 07708 342626

Bodham & Beckham Film Club

Wednesday 17th May – 7 00pm: Based on true events “The Woman King” 2023 (15) starring Viola Davis

Wednesday 31st May – 7 00pm: Justice is Coming “The Old Way” 2023 (15) starring Nicolas Cage and Clint Howard

Wednesday 14th June – 7 00pm: Fall in love with the grumpiest man in the world “A Man Called Otto” 2023 (15) starring Tom Hanks

Bodham & Beckham Craft Club

Don’t forget Crafters The Bodham and Beckham Craft Club takes place in the Village Hall on alternate Wednesdays from 2 00pm to 4 00pm The next meeting is on 17th May 2023. £3.00 per meeting to include refreshments

Bring any crafts that you are interested in and socialise with like-minded people

Come along and join the banter and chat, see if it’s the sort of thing for you or please contact Helen Bruford on 588122 or helenbruford@aol com for more information

Suggest and make decisions on the administration of the Group's finances?

Help with Group public occasions?

Assist with the recruitment of leaders and helpers to strengthen our adult team and enable even more youngsters experience scouting? Ensure we adherence to current legislation and anything else that you can think of!

We are a registered charity in need of volunteers to help us keep running and move us forward, so we are still here in another 60 years for future generations to enjoy

For an informal chat on the phone or over a cuppa, please message us at Gslsheringham@gmail com We'd love to hear from you!

Silver Linings for Viking Swimmers

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

Emily Morton left a weekend of competition with a magnificent seven medals across a broad spectrum of events and has already established herself as an accomplished County Swimmer Of the seven medals it was her silver in the 400m freestyle in which she was magnanimous Emily completed the swim in 5 05:32 00 only split seconds outside the gold, and in a close race throughout. The 14-year-old added three more silvers when she went 35 18

for the 50m butterfly, 1.19.65 over the 100m and in the 200m freestyle she touched in 2:20 65

Rebecca Burrows also had success in the 400m freestyle when she won silver in 5 44 79 in a different age group and went on to achieved two bronze medals The 200m backstroke (2 55 81)) and the 200m freestyle in 2 47 72 respectively The Broadland High School student swam a personal best on each outing

Maisie Fagan also improved when she went seven seconds better at the end of the 200m freestyle The 15-year-old finished in 2:43 45 to gain a silver adjacent to the bronze won by Rebecca in the same event.

It was also over 200m when 11-year-old Reuben Seaman claimed his silver in the breaststroke in 4.03.38.

Sheringham Ladies Cricket Club

For those looking for a welcoming group activity, with friendly members and opportunities for competitive games, look no further than the Sheringham Cricket Club (SCC) Ladies team. The Lobster Ladies are a fresh and fun force in local cricket, with an emphasis on using sport to build confidence, make friends and have a good time The team does have a competitive edge, with Sheringham CC immensely pleased following their first season last year - the hardball team had a great showing, and the softball team won their league at the first time of asking The ladies' side has been a natural addition to the long-established and welcoming mixed Sheringham team

The team is open to all women and girls aged 13 years and older, with training/coaching sessions each Friday evening 6pm-7pm at the recreation ground on Weybourne Road available for all to attend and try for free,

George Edridge from Tunstead achieved silver medal over the 400m freestyle when the 13year-old finished in 5.30.56. and in the 200m, he achieved a bronze in 2 32 03 improving by ten seconds on both swims

Vikings train at the Victory Pool, North Walsham and at Sheringham Reef. To join, e-mail them for a free try out info@norfolkvikings.co.uk

with no expectation or pressure to sign-up long term Training covers both softball and hardball cricket, with the option to join either or both teams or just train for fun and fitness, or to try something new Last year, over 35 ladies took part - many trying the sport for the very first time and coming back week-after-week.

The club has an established family-friendly reputation and a warm atmosphere and is open to any and all who want to try something different and meet new people – no prior cricket experience or knowledge necessary! For more information contact Bethan on sheringhamcricket@gmail com or 07779 002721

Viking Team at the gala Photo: Viking Club

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