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From the Editor
A Mark Danson-Hatcher
Sue Southwell Advertising sue@crabline.org
s this issue goes to print the first part of Cromer Carnival, including Carnival Day, has been a wonderful success - even the weather almost behaved itself. It was such a pity that two very heavy showers put in an appearance just as the Grand Parade was forming on the Carnival Field. However this didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of participants or spectators and a record entry of floats provided a superb evening of entertainment. I am sure the remainder of the week will be just as successful, enjoyable and fun for all who take part. However there are still plenty of attractions to look forward to beyond the Carnival. Aylsham Show is perhaps the last big summer show in the Crabline Area on Bank Holiday Monday but there are still many other events at the villages to enjoy - most are advertised elsewhere in this issue. Whilst mingling with the crowds on Carnival Day I took the opportunity to conduct a survey of opinion about protected status for Cromer Crab. The survey wasn’t scientific but 100 visitors (people who live outside the NNDC area) and 100 residents of all ages were asked if they thought it a good idea that Cromer Crab should have a similar status to stilton or champagne. Over 75% of residents and 68% of visitors thought it a good idea BUT both groups recognised the problems of definition and ‘policing’ such classification. Both groups also acknowledged the likely burden of red tape. It will be interesting to learn of the result of the formal consultation however the ‘man on the Sanders omnibus’ appears to support protected status.
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