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Welcome To The United StatesOf AmericaOn Christmas Day, Lis & I ewfrom Heathrow to New York tospend our annual holiday in thecrossing America by train.

We hadjust a couple of weeks totake in as much of it as we could.

Like most ights these days itwas packed full of jolly soulsall watching the latest lmsor sleeping / eating as bestthey all could.

Wehave always loved the BigApple, ever since our rst tripthanks to the Hoover offer.

This time we stayed in a hoteljust offBroadway, very much in the middleof everything that was going on insuch a wonderfully alive city.

Other than a few days of R & R inNew York, we took a 2 day hop on/hop off bus tour of the city, takingin Central Park (above) through theBronx, downtown Mannhattan and

China Town. The city was bustlingwith people all laden with bags ofbargains from the Winter Sales.

New York is one of those places thateveryone should experience at leastonce in a lifetime.


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After 2 glorious weeks in the US,it was nice to be home but I wouldhave preferred to be in good healthand not suffering from a depressingchest infection.

Now I am back on the road again,ready to face the world and what-ever it tries to throw at me.

The highpoint of our trip must havebeen the visit to the Grand Canyon.

Not only is it massive, but is trulyimpressive whatever direction youlook at it from and well worth thetime visiting.See Page Six.

Despite the images of the snow inNew York, before we left, it wasa lovely day to be doing an OpenTop bus tour when we were there.

The weather was perfect everywherewe went, apart from the few hourswe spent in Chicago.

Iwould like to thank Jo Berry verymuch for her account of her trip toJapan over Christmas & New year.See Page 4, I do envy her as it isone of those must see places that

we have yet to get to.Iwould also to wish Holly Farnellall the very best for her MountainGorilla trek.See Page 11. I havealways been a great believer intravel broadening the mind.

Likewise, thanks to Micky Petersfor his account of the goings on atthe Sheringham Station all veryinformative and interesting.See Page 7.

As always, many thanks to PaulDamen, this time for his report

and photographs of the Sea SurgeDebrief meeting onPage 8.

The Crab Talesis YOUR paper,so we will always welcome thoseprepared to send us their accountof events going on locally.

We are running a competition in thisissue to win 2 tickets to the ThankYou For The Musicshow at thePier in April, onPage 15.

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Dear Editor,It seems staggering that Januarys cabinetmeeting at the North Norfolk DistrictCouncil has been cancelled due to alack of business.

Individuals in the Tory administrationhave privately said much of the keydecision making at the council goes

on in these meetings, so Im surprisedthey have found nothing to talk aboutat such an important time.

Dear Editor,

In reply to the letter in the last issue of CrabTalesfrom Mr.A.Bailey (itself a response toone from Rupert Read), I think Mr.Baileyhas missed a crucial point.

Given that we are one of the greediest nationson earth (by a measurement of average personalconsumption), surely the most urgent needis for more promotion of energy savingmethods (of which insulation is one).

Possible long-term methods are

very long-term.Each of us could make a personal decision inthe short-term to conserve resources for thereto be any chance of a long-term future.

J.Wheatley

Norwich.

Dear Philip,Could I ask your readers to save their postagestamps which I send on to various charitiesto raise vital funds. Thank You

Yours Sincerely

Jayne Manning (Miss)11 Mill Road, Cromer

Norfolk NR27 OAD

Whats worse is that the administrationexplained on Twitter that the decisionwas made in the middle of December -seemingly days after the oods hit thecoastal areas of our district.

What sort of message does this send out to thecommunitieswanting more action on ooddefences from both council and the government?

The council will also shortly decide where theaxe will fall for the next round of budget savings- which includes negotiations over our towns

CCTV systems - these meetings should be usedto give the public an opportunity to have theirsay before the nal decisions are taken.

There is no word on whether allowanceswill be deducted for the reported shortageof business to deal with.

Jono Read

Holt



they all get delivered at once wrappedin an elastic band!!

The day is as any other but a few shopsare closed and we had traditionalNew Years Day food Japanesestyle - O-ishi (delicious).

That evening theres a traditional televisionprogramme. Its a competition boys versusgirlseach year various bands and artistesare invited to perform.

The costumes and sets are stunning.

It runs until 11.45pm when it all goes quietandthe programme shows people visitingthe Temples and Shrines and at Midnighta priest sounds a huge bell with a largewooden cylinder to welcome theNew Year.

How civilised and sensible a way to markthe mid winter season!

Of course we visited the local shrine alongwith several Hundred other locals to throwsmall change into the coffers, bow twice,clap twice (to wake the gods who didntget much sleep at New Year) bow twiceand go home.

Oh, and all Japanese children get money for

the New year. Ewan did rather well this time!Im very glad Ive done this -an amazing experience.

Thanks Damian, Chikako and Ewan.

Thanks to Jo Berry for this article.

sit in 43C spring water, get warm get out andre-don yukata and go for the evening meal!

The next day (you could go for more hotbaths if you wished!) we went 3000 feetup this volcano - cable cars and walkingto buy and eat black shelled eggs.

The air was very sulphurous and the eggs arelowered into 80C vocano water to cook foran hour (the minerals turn the shells black).

Quite an experience eating a hard boiledegg up the side of a steaming volcano!

Apparently you add 7 years to your life for

each egg you - if the climb or descentdoesnt get you rst!!

We then had a boat ride on a pirate ship- of course what else!!

New Years Day - all the New Year cards toare sent are brought by the postman duringthe day - the Post ofce collect them so

Christmas & NewYear in JapanIwould probably never have visited Japan outof choice but as Damian, my son, decided toget a job and live & work there about 21 yearsago I found that really there wasnt anyoption but to visit.

I have own to Tokyo several times andeach time I learn more about the peopleand the culture.

Japan in the Spring with the stunning Cherryblossom, Autumn with the breathtakingchanging leaves are both very enjoyableas the temperature is comfortable.

The Summers are too hot and humid for me -getting out of a shower wetter than goingin and the incessant cicadas whirring allnight are great as an experiencebut I wouldnt do it again.

This last year the Grannie in me wanted to seethe family again and I opted for the Christmasand New Year trip to say Id done it!

John and I booked our seats as early aspossible as the New Year is the time forJapanese families to celebrate together.

And planes ll up quickly.We think weve bought the plane - the tripsout and in on the newly tted 747- 400 withthe real lie down beds were comfortableand the food delicious!

Damian with his wife Chikako and GrandsonEwan met us at Narita and we then had a halfhour train ride to Hatsutomi where they live.

We soon settled to the Japanese style of shoesoff slippers on, sleeping on futons (on theoor - why is it getting further away?)

Getting the futons and bedding away in thecupboards in the morning and getting it allout again in the evening.

Opening the shutters in the morningand closing them at night.Showering in the morning and showering inthe evening after which you sit in 42 C bath,get nice and warm and go to bed!

Theres no central heating and it was cold!

The Japanese toilets are something else -you have a separate pair of slippers towear in the loo!

Chikako is an excellent cook and we weretreated to wonderful meals & Lunch boxesof sushi & traditional Japanese food whichwe bought to help save on the cooking.

On Christmas day we exchanged a fewpresents - as the Japanese dont do

Christmas the presents are tokensof the Traditions back home.

We had roast Chicken and Christmas pudding(John being allergic to meat had an omelette)and then we went shopping!!It was brilliant!

All the shops are open as it is a normal day.

Yes there were Christmas decorations butnot in your faceand those came down onChristmas eve and up went the New Yeardecorations.

Damian and Chikako treated us to a nightaway at a Hot Spring Hotel near Hakone.

Hot springs water heated by volcanoes arebelieved to be very benecial to health soyou check in after an amazing train ridezigzagging up the mountain, explore thearea about 2,000 + feet above sea leveland return to your room.

Collect your (supplied)dressing gown (yukata)and wander off to the communal baths boyin one - girls in the other, Shower and then

Traditional New Years day food

Sailing on lake Ashi on a Pirate Boat!

Going for dinner in your dressing gown!

A long climb up the volcano to buyblack shelled eggs

Eating a Black Shelled egg



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Continued From Front PageOn December 28th at 8am, we checked inat Penn Station to board the rst of severaltrains to cross the USA.

First stop was Washington where we spent afew hours doing an open top bus tour, whichwas great as the tour guide was bright andjolly, the weather was perfect and it was avery relaxing way to see Washington.

Above:The White House (in the background)

After visiting the Post Ofce Museum, wewent back to the Station, where we enjoyeda delicious lunch at the Sushi Bar.

We then boarded the train for Chicago, a tripof about 18 hours, arriving there, at 9am.

With a cold wintery day of some 3degrees topsand raining, it was not the kind of day to spendany time walking around, as we had been therebefore for a few days. So after spending severalhours over breakfast & lunch, we boarded theAmtrak train heading to Williams in Arizona.

I must admit that the mistake I made was notbooking a sleeper on the train, as despite theseats being comfortable, it would have beenmuch more enjoyable to pay the extra andget a sleeper like my mum and I did a fewyears ago, when she paid for it!

After just over a day, we arrived at Williams,at around 10pm, where we checked into ourmotel on Route 66, for a comfortable nightssleep & after a healthy breakfast on the way tothe station we were up and ready to face a dayof seeing the Grand Canyon by train.

As we were leaving everyone from the stationcame out to wave us good bye and once we hadall settled into our carriage, our lovely Hostess,Amber Rose, introduced herself and then spentthe rest of the day keeping us entertained withloads of information about the Canyon andtelling loads of wonderfully dreadful jokes.

One could not ask for a better lady to undertakethis role and the whole operation was very wellorganised and appreciated by everyone on board.

Amber Rose (above) was quite simply delightfullyfriendly and helpful, all day long, as well beinginformative and jolly and taking an interest ineveryone on board, she told us that she lovesher job and it certainly showed.

In fact everyone we met who were involved inthis trip was extremely friendly and helpful.

I always knew it was large, but never dreamtjust how large and impressive it all was.It really isA Must Seebit of the USA.

Lis and I on the Grand Canyon train.

With such a delightful hostess on the train, boththere and back, as well as gun toting cowboys(Below) climbing onto the train on the return

journey, hotly pursued by the Sheriff, I canreally recommend this trip to everyone as itwas so well organised and great fun.

After re-boarding our train for LA, at just after10pm that evening, we nally arrived at ourdestination 9am the next morning. A total of

over 60 hours was spent on the various trainsfrom New York.

After picking up our rental car and nding ourwonderfulLA Adventurer hotel/ motel,Belowwe spent the rst day sleeping and recoveringfrom our long journey across America.After several swims in their heated pool as wellas our free glasses of good bubbly, we were

both starting to recover in this amazing motel.

There were so many freebies that we didnt getto sample them all. Free Tea/coffee all day long,a free glass each of champagne each evening, afree light buffet afterwards, mostly chips or ricea free piece of homemade cake at 8.30pm, freecookies at 3.30pm& free popcorn all day plusall the usual amenities. I would recommendthis place to everyone travelling that way.

There is sometime about LA that I always like,because it is such an open and friendly placeto visit and the climate is wonderful.

Other than going in the wrong direction for fartoo many miles trying tond the Queen Maryfor almost a whole day, we enjoyed the nextday very much with Liss former son in lawand new girlfriend in Hollywood

After 6 days in LA, we at last found theQueen Mary, right were it should be.

I.E. no one had moved it anywhere.

Lis was very relieved as she had always wantedto see it because her mother had travelled on itwith her sister just before WW2.

After a very early morning ight from LAXto NY and then eventually on to Heathrowairport, we were both completely burnt outfrom only a couple of weeks holiday.

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we enjoyed whilewalking around

the decks ofThe Queen Mary.



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Above: Our train going around the bend!



Tony Garbutt presented two plaques; one tothe Walcott Flood Wardens WEVA, and oneto Mundesley Lifeboat Flood Team for theoutstanding work and commitment shownon the 5th December.

Nick Alexander, Chairman of MundesleyLifeboat and Matt Allen WEVA team co-ordinator were pleased that Mundesleyood teams and Walcott Flood Wardenshave received recognition for rescuingover thirty people and pets.

Its thanks to the continued support of localpeople that our voluntary organisations arekitted out and trained to respond to those introuble in oods.

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The response to Decembers oods fromthe Coastguard, Lifeboat Crews, FloodWardens and other emergency serviceswas simply brilliant.

It is a tribute to the dedication and expertiseof everyone involved professional staff andvolunteers that the worst oods in decadesdid not result in loss of life.

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Grave Error.............at funeral down under.An English priest, ministering in Australia,recently had to wait nearly 6 hours to buryone of his parishioners.

The Priest-in-Charge of St John the Evangelists,in Newcastle, in New South Wales, the RevdChristopher Yates, originally from Manchester,was about to begin a funeral when theundertaker informed him that thegrave had not yet been dug.

I honestly did not know what to say or do,Mr Yates said I was racking my brain foranything Id learned during formation, orfrom other priests, but there was noreference point at all.

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At the end of the service, the congregationagreed to meet back in the church at 1.30pm.and until then the family would keep vigilaround the cofn.

In Port Stephens, where Mr Yatess parish islocated, there is only one licensed gravedigger,& on the day of the funeral he was a 45min.drive away. By 2.30pm. he had still not arrived,and unfortunately for him,the Mayor of PortStephens was at the funeral, and furiouslyembarrassed, Mr Yates said.

However, Australians are a resourceful lot.The news that there might not be a burial atall that day was greeted with: Thats it, Imgettin me shovel, and the dead mans sons

headed to the graveyard.By 3pm. Mr Yates had been told that the gravewould be ready in an hour. He spent the after-noon with the family, looking up their namesin the registers.

The atmosphere in the church around thecofn was jovial, he said. It was a littleabsurd to be laughing and talking in thepresence of their departed loved one, but,strangely, it was a good way to grieve.

The ceremonies at the graveside nallyconcluded at 4.30pm. The family askedMr Yates to join them for a drink.

I dont usually go to wakes, he said, buton this occasion I made an exception.

By Serenhedd James, rst publishedin the Church Times

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We have silver in our hair, gold in our teeth,stones in our kidneys, lead in our feet andgas in our stomachs!

We are never alone, having plenty of friendsround everyday. As soon as I wake up WILLPOWER helps me out of bed, and then I go tosee JIMMYRIDDLE, after which it's time for

breakfast with MR. KELLOGG, followed by

the refreshing company of MR. TETLEY orhis other friend, who I only know by hisinitials PG.

Then along come someoneI don't like at allARTHUR ITUS - he knows hes not welcome

but he insists on being there and, what's more,he stays for the rest of the day.

He likes to move around and takes me fromjoint to /oint.

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Oh, what a hectic life!

Another one I don't like is that ALZ HEIMERfellow who he is lurking about somewhere.

The Vicar called the other day and said that,at my age, I should be thinking of the hereafter

So I told him I did - all the time!

For no matter where I am - the bedroom,the kitchen, the sitting room or thegarden -I ask myself:

"Now what am I here after."

I'll close now and hope that WILL POWERis your constant companion too, but makesure that his friend EMMA ROYD doesnot creep up on you from behind!

And watch out for the crafty one who callshimself JERRY ATRICK!

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Bells OnHolidayThe bells ring no longer!!!!

I was without a camera on hand togive readers the image of Cromerschurch bells being hauled away forsome well overdue repair onThursday January 16th.

I am very grateful to Anne Peeblesfor sending this image, just asthe bells were heading awayfor the needy repair work.

These bells should all be back andready to be rung again from ourChurch by early July this year.

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Aclidinium Bromide which is long acting,twice daily

Glycopyrronium Bromide is long acting,once daily

Salbutamol, Formoterol & Ipratropium Bromidecan be used to relieve symptoms on a as requiredbasis. The others are used regularly to achieve

their maximum effect.Some patients take combination inhalers whichcontain an inhaled steroid as well as a long actingbronchodilator. Examples of these are Seretideor Symbicort inhalers. The inhaled steroid partin the device is recommended for patients whohave 2 or more exacerbations (are ups)oftheir COPD in the last 12 months.

There are many other important issues toremember in the management of COPD.

Having a regular inuenza vaccination, stayingwarm, following a self-management plan if youhave one, & attending pulmonary rehabilitation(which is a 6 week programme of exercise andeducation for which your GP or Practice nursecan refer you).

There are many sources of information aboutCOPD, but the one which provides a greatdeal of patient support is the British LungFoundation, they can be contacted on:

03000 030 555or email at [email protected]

So if you have COPD or think you may haveCOPD and want more information, contactyour surgery or if you are a patient at theMundesley Medical Centre, ask to seeCarol Manson the practice nurseor Dr Daryl Freeman.

Dr Daryl Freeman, MBChB, MRCGP, DRCOGMundesley Medical Centre

This article aims to supply information of a general

nature & cannot substitute for the advice of a medicalprofessional. The article is not intended to diagnosehealth problems or to take the place of professionalmedical care. If you have any concerns, consult yourown doctor. Every effort is made to ensure that theinformation provided is accurate and correct at thedate of publication. No liability is accepted for anyomission or inaccuracy.



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Mountain GorillaTrekI was hoping you would be able to help meby including this article in the Crab Talesas a means of encouraging some support

from your readers for my MountainGorilla Trek in July.

I am Holly Farnell and I have just nished myrst semester at the University of Surreystudying Maths with Music, during whichI decided to embark on a Trek in Ugandato raise money for the charityEast African Playgrounds.

Over three weeks in July, I will be trekking upto the peak of Mount Mutinda in the RwenzoriMountain Range at just under 4,000 metres andthen tracking the silverback mountain gorillasthrough the Impenetrable Forest.

Following this I will spend a week workingalongside Ugandan children, teaching them

arts and building them a new playground.

East African Playgroundsis a small, unknownbut incredible charity that promotes play andfocuses on the development and well-beingof East African children.

Volunteering with this charity in Uganda will besuch a life changing experience, and the moneyI fundraise will go towards the playground thatI help to build, meaning I will get to see thedifference I have made to the communityand the futures of its children.

I really feel that this amazing charity deserves tobe so much more widely known and the moremoney I can fundraise for them the better.

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More information about the charity

East African Playgrounds:

It was founded by two graduates fromThe University of Leeds in 2009 andhas grown to taking 150 volunteersout to Uganda every summer.

It encourages the whole communityto come together and be involved.

Community members assist with the build,teachers reect on their own childhood playand pupils carry out observations onchildrens play.

They build 13 playgrounds every year and theydevelop long term employment and trainingopportunities for young people across Uganda

They help towards encouraging thedevelopment of the Ugandan economy bylocally sourcing all building materials

Thank you so much for putting this in yourmagazine, I really appreciate it.

Holly Farnell

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What, When & Where All Phone tel nos. are code 01263, unless otherwise stated.

AylshamBridge Club7pm Fri 7.15pm t: 761 308Broadland Juniors Chess.8.30am term-timeSat. t: 735 740https://sites.google.com/site/broadlandchessclubjuniors/Country Marketeach Friday 8.50-noonCricket Clubindoor Sun 3-5pm t: 510 102Evening WI7.30pm 1st Thurs Town Hall.ExtendOver 60s Exercise Fridays JubileeFamily Centre t: 01692 407 851Farmers Market9am-1pm 1st & 3rd SatMarket PlaceF.I.T.group 2nd & 4th Weds t:731 177Flower Club2nd Wed 7.30pm Town HallFitness Yoga/Pilates Tues & ThursFriendship Hall t: 01692 538 569Gym ClubFri 5pm. High School t: 576 609Inspired Gardenersgroup. 2nd Thurs 10.30- noon. Methodist Church Hall. t:733 535.Lammas KC Lodge ROAB Tues 8.15pm SuttonSchool Of Dance,Mill Row.Monday StallParish Church 8.30-noonN. N. Mental Health Users & CarersForum2ndWeds Jubilee Centre 1- 3.30pm. Guest speakerson mental health care & wellbeing.RBL(Womens) 1st Mon Salvation Army Hallt: 734 091N.N. Speakers Club7pm alt.Wed High Schoolt: 01692 402 662Scalextric ClubPresto Park Weds 7.15-9.45 pm. t: 01603 754 319Quaker MeetingsSun 10.30am Peggs YardYogaTues 7.30pm Peggs Yard.t: 732 426

CromerAge ConcernFri 10am The Cottage.Aqua Therapy ClassesMon 11-12am Wed

7-8pm Country Club t: 501 914Air Training Corps.7pm Mon & Thurs, HighSchool t:515 452Baptist Church1st & 3rd Sat Coffee morningt:576 524Bridge (Duplicate) Mon 7pm t: 822 778C.A.B.Appointments:t : 01692 405 847Chesterfield HallMon 10am Parent & Toddlers.Sun 11.45am Family Service & Childrens ClubChristian FellowshipSun 10.30am formerGospel Hall t: 838 180Cromer Chamber Orchestra 7pm Mon (interm time) High school t: 511 600Cromer Forum 1st Tues 7.30pm MethodistChurch New Hall t: 515138Diabetes UK4thThurs 7.30pm MethodistChurch Hall. t: 01692 405 492ElderberriesBadminton & Short Mat Bowls3-5pm Mon & Fri. t: 519 030

Flower Club7.30pm 3rd Mon Junior School.t:513 408Folk Dance Club 7.30pm Tues CommunityHall t: 578 224Garden Society7.30pm 2nd Weds CommunityHall t: 514 399Hockey ClubMon under16s & under13s6.30pm Adults 7.15pm Sports CentreKorean Martial Artst: 07765 282 981Lip reading classes Thurs 10 - 12noonMethodist Church Rooms t:0344 800 8002.NHS Retirement Fellowship3rd Weds2.30-4pm Cromer Hospital. t:510 002N & N Assoc.for Blind 9.30-1pm TuesMerchants Place.N.N. Mencap Society Thurs 1pm MerchantsPl. t: 578 116Parkinsons Disease Society10.30am 2nd

Wed of month St. John Hall, Bond St.R.E.M.E. 2pm. 1st Wed Halsey Hse t: 825 101RBL7.30pm 1st Wed The CottageRBL Womens Section 2.30pm 1st ThursRoyal Naval Assoc.1st Friday 7.45pm(Summer) 12.30pm (Winter)Halsey House.ROAB Wed 8.15pm The Cottage.Sing for Joy Singing GroupThurs 10am.Community Centre. t: 570 117

Cromer continuedSt John AmbulanceAdults Tues 7.30pmCadets Tues 5.45pm St John Hall, Bond St.Sea ScoutsOverstrand Rd info t: 514 562Tabletop/Craft Sale9am-3pm St.John Hall,Bond St. Last Fri. t: 513 115Taekwondo Sports Centre. t: 711 824Tennis ClubSun, Weds & Fri t:513 741The One Oclock Clubover 60s.1-2pm Thurs.Barkers Herne.W.I.2nd Thurs 2 pm, Garden St.

OverstrandAcorns Parent & Toddler Group 1.30 -3pmThurs (term-time) Belfry School. t: 579 275.Gardening Club2.30pm 1st Tues ParishHall t: 576 437Carpet Bowls2.30pm Thurs. Parish Hall

t: 833 369Railway Quilters & Craft Group2nd & 4thTues.10-12 Parish Hall t: 576 986Strand Club2nd Weds 2.30pm MethodistChurch t: 578 250W.I.3rd Wed 7.30pm Parish Hall t: 834 242

MundesleyBowls PavilionBingo: Sun 7.30pm, WhistDrive: Tues, Wed & Fri 1.45pm t: 721 815Bounce & Rhymefor under 5s & parents/carers Tues 2.15-3.15pm Library t:720 702Carpet Bowls Mon 1.30pm Coronation Hallt: 722 054Community Choir Tues 7.30pm MethodistChurch t:722 022Creative Writing Group1st Fri 2.15-4.15pmMundesley Library t:720 702Free ChurchSun Services11am, 6.30pm

Knit & NatterTues 4-5pm Library t:720 702LibraryMon & Sat:10-1pm,Tues 2-5.30pmFri 10-1pm & 2-6.30pm t: 720 702Luncheon Clubfor over 60s & disabled.Mon & Thurs12-2pm Free Church t :721 984MADRA t: 07734 689 978Methodist Church Sun worship 10.30amRBL4th Weds Haig Club. t: 722 238RBL Womens 3rd Weds 1.45pm CoronationHall t:721 021Scrabble ClubFridays t: 720 659Village Cinema7.30pm Coronation Hall 2ndTues Info:www.mundesley.org/filmW.I.2nd Mon 7pm Church Rooms t: 720 744

North WalshamAnimal Magic Dog Clubt: Kathy 720 730

Bipolar Self Help Group3rd Thurs 2pmSaddlers Shop t: 0854 434 9872Charity BingoWeds 8pm Community Centre.t: 01692 407 214Chess Club 7.30 Mon. Orchard GardenPub. All abilities. t: 01692 404 649ExtendOver 60s Exercise Mon. MethodistChurch Hall t:01692 407 851Hockey ClubUnder 11s. Fri 5-6pm SportsCentre t: 01692 404 624Lions Club7.30pm 1st Mon. CommunityCentre. t:01692 400 702N.N. Speakers Club7pm alt. Weds. HighSchool t: Gillian :01692 650 250Parkinson Support Group 2nd Tues 10:30amSacred Heart Church Hall. t:01692 406 486Quaker MeetingsSun 10.30am MeetingHouse, Mundesley Rd. near Swafield.RAFA7.30pm First Tues. Bluebell Inn

Reading 4 U3rd Wed 9.45am St.Johns Hallt: 768 164The Wheel of Light1st Thurs 7.30pmOrchard Gardens Pub. t: 721 484Walsham Writers Group:www.walshamwritersgroup.comWeavers Morris DancersWed 7.45pm StNicholas Room t: 01692 404 447

SheringhamAlcoholics AnonymousSun 3pmSt Josephs ChurchBeetle Drive3rd Tues 7.30 pmSt.Josephs ChurchBridge:The Morley. Duplicate pairs Thurs 7pmBeginners Fri 2pm t: 822 087Bounce & Rhyme for under 5s & parents/carers.Tues 10.15-10.45am at the Libraryt: 822 874CAB.YESU,Thurs 10-2pmt:01692 402 570ChessAll ages & abilities t: 01692 404 649Country Market 1st & 3rd Thurs St John HallEvening W.I.2nd Mon. St. Josephs Church Hallt: 823 889Flower Club1st Thurs 7pm St.Andrews Churcht: 825 059GingerbreadFri pm. Friends Meeting House

t: 0785 9364 702Harry Upcher Lodge ROAB Mon 8.15pmTyneside Club.Hearing Aid Clinic 10-12pm 1st Mon.

Age Concern.Ladies Fellowship7.30pm 2nd TuesSalvation Army.Lip reading classesThurs 1.30 - 3.30pmHealth Centre t: 0344 800 8002MSmeetings 7-9pm 1st & 3rd Wed. RobinHood Pub, t: 823 392Morris Dancing. Oddfellows Hall. Weds7.30pm t: 837 693N.Norfolk Model Group8pm last Fri St JohnsHall t: 514 059Old Shannocks2.15pm last WedCommunity Rooms.Quaker MeetingsSun 10.30am Cremer St.R.A.F.A.4th Tues of month. t: 837 229

Saturday Super SaleFirst Sat 9-11am.Salvation Army Hall.Sheringham & Cromer Lions Club2nd& 4th Tues.The Morley Club. t: 821 276Sheringham SingersLadies Choir Tues2-4pm Friends Meeting Hse, Cremer St.t: 768 126Sheringham Voyager 2pm 1st & 3rd ThursCommunity Centre t: 01692 500 550Sheringham Youth Choir11-18yrs.Weds7pm (term time) Baptist Church

The RuntonsBingo7.30pm Sun & Mon Bernies SocialClub East RuntonN.N. Chess ClubFri 7.30pm. W. Runton SocialClub t:823 814

Philatelic Society2nd Mon of month7.30pm West Runton Church Hall.

Cromer & Sheringham Probus Club12.30pm 1st Tues, Links Hotel t:824 306Rotary ClubWeds 6pm except 5th WedsDormy House W.Runton, t: 578 194Sequence DancingMon 7.30-10pmE. Runton Village Hall.t:01692 403 071West Runton Scouts info : 712 288W.I.2.15pm 2nd Wed. W. Runton Church Hall

TriminghamCoffee Morning3rd Weds 10.30amPilgrim ShelterPoppyland Club(Ladies) 2nd Weds 2.30pm.Pilgrim ShelterSlimming ClubTues 1.45pm Pilgrim Sheltert: 579 797Table Top Sale 1st Sun 8.30am PilgrimShelter t:834 965Whist 1.45pm Mon & Thurs. Pilgrim Shelter.

All levels welcome.t: Liz 834 965

Also:Antingham & Southrepps Playgroupt: 834 148Badminton Thurs. Gresham Village Hallt: 07917 596 797Beachcombers Dining Club1st Mon 7pm:The Feathers Hotel, Holt. Speakers alt

months. t: Hazel 838 566Cash BingoTues 8pm Aldboroughcommunity centre.Cantamus Choir 7.30pm Thurs. SouthreppsChurch. t: 07785 782 498.Crazee Kidz Club7pm 2nd & 4th Fri. termtime. Roughton Village Hall 7-16yrs.t:768 138

Also: continuedCromer & Sheringham BrassBand7.45pm Thurs Upper SheringhamVillage Hall t:733 638Cromer Air Rifle Club9am -noon SundaysNr Sheringham.t: 570 223Extendexercise for over 60s Mon 2.30pmNorthrepps Village Hall t:768 159Fit Together Health WalksInfo 07766 259 999

Fit Together Tea Dance Tues 2-4pm BristonCopeman Centre - 2 Info: 07766 259 999Greenfingers Gardening Club 7.30pm 1stThurs Jubilee Hall, Banningham t:761 620Gym ClubThurs 5-8pm Northrepps VillageHall t: 576 609Horsham St. Faith 4th Sun traditionalCatholic Latin Mass Mission Room,opp. Church t: 01603 788 873Knapton Ladies Club 3rd Mon 7.30pm VillageHall t:720 908.1st Tues Womens OwnMethodist Church t: 721 439MS GroupMon 10 - 2pm Southrepps VillageHall t: 823 392Nordic WalkingTues & Thurs 11amt: 07825 773 368Norfolk Submariners1st Wed 12noonKings Head, Horsham St Faith t: 511 758N. Walsham Cage Bird Club8pm 3rd Tues

Felmingham Village Hall. t: 01692 404 750Northrepps Pre-SchoolMon-Fri Term-timet:579 396Northrepps R.B.L. 1st Mon. 2nd.Mon. BHs.7.30pm. Northrepps Cottage t: 579 633.NN Amateur Radio GroupWed & Thur10-4 Muckleburgh t: 821 936Nth Norfolk Model EngineeringClub1stFri 7.30pm High Kelling Social CentrePrize Bingo 7.30pm 1st & 3rd FriGimingham Village HallRoughton Under 5sPlaygroup t: 07553456 083Seniors Swimming ClubMon & Weds am,Fri pm. GreshamsSwimming Pool, Holt. t:711 123Suffield Park Bowls Club. Whist DrivesTues 2.15pm. Fri twice monthly 7.30pm.

Tuesday Friendsmeet weekly 2-4pmGimingham Village Hall. t: 720 874Trunch Bumbles Pre-school t: 720 931Trunch Friends2nd Tues 2pm Trunch VillageHall t:721 570Trunch Methodist Church 1st Sat 10am -noon Coffee Morning. Stalls Cakes t: 720 145Weybourne Folk Club3rd Sun 3-6pmMaltings Hotel, Weybourne.t:588 781

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Special Events

FEBRUARYSunday 2nd February

9:30-12:30pm : Community Centre, Aldborough.

Farmers Market ~Local producers of fine foods,

drink & craft stalls. Coffee & bacon butties or cakes.Call :768 616for details or to book your stall.

Wednesday 5th February2pm: The Cottage, Louden Rd. Cromer

RBL- Cromer Branch meeting.Afternoon meetingsmay be for a trial period & if you have been unableto attend evening meetings, now is your chanceto meet fellow members. You will be made verywelcome in this important year in which we willbe remembering the start of the Great War.Info from John Needham 510 146

2 - 4pm: Sheringham LibraryFacebook For Beginners ~Find out more about

joining & getting in touch with friends onlineBooking essential on 822 874

Wednesday 12th February7pm: Suffield Park Bowls Club, Station Rd. Cromer

The Cromer Society ~ Recorded Music SectionAs You Like It presented by Bill Bristow

Friday 14th February7pm: All Saints Church Rooms, Mundesley

Celebrate Valentines Evening ~Wine & Cheese,Entertainment by Bishop Peter Fox (Member of The

Magic Circle) Ticket only: 5, available at ChurchRoom entrance but please book beforehandon: 721 924

Saturday 15th February

10am-noon : The Scout hut, Cromer Rd, Mundesley.

Jumble Sale -Raising funds for Mundesley 1st AirScouts. Teas, coffee & homemade cakes.

All welcome.

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Senior Citizen ServicesFor All The Odd Jobs You Hate

Painting & DecoratingGrass Cutting & GardeningFencing & Shed Repairs

All Odd Jobs Large & SmallFast & Friendly Service

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Events Continued on Page 14

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The Best Pub in TownStylish En-Suite rooms available.Free Wifi.

Lovely home-cooked mealsavailable Tuesday - Sunday.

Sunday 2nd February : 8pm

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Lunchtime SpecialsTuesdays - Fridays ~ 12 - 2.30pm

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NORTH NORFOLK FUELSWe offer pre-packed Coal

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We CANNOT accept details or corrections toSpecial or Regular Events over the phone.

Please post CONCISE copy to LISat 30 West St. Cromer. NR27 9DS

or e-mail :[email protected]

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Tues 18th - Sat 22nd February7.30pm: The Coronation Hall, MundesleyCinderella ~Friends of Mundesley Volunteer InshoreLifeboat`s Annual Panto. Tickets 6.50. Children3.50. On sale from 1st February at The CharityShop, Mundesley.10am - 4pm. Mon-Fri,10am - 1pm. Sat. tel: 722 899.

Wednesday 19th February2 - 3pm : Cromer LibraryMartial Arts in the Library ~John Mezzetti ofFighting Fit Martial arts

Friday 21st February

7pm: Cromer Community CentreFriends of Cromer Museum ~AGM followed at7.30pm by Chris Branford on: Joseph Paxton,The Crystal Palace & the bits we made.

All Welcome

Sunday 23rd February

11am - 4pm: Chestnut Farm W. Beckham NR25 6NXSnowdrop Openings ~Dozens of varieties of Snow-drops grown in a garden setting. Early flowering shrubs& bulbs. Light refreshments, Visiting Nurseries,Plants for sale. Info: 822 241. In aid of BeckhamsChurch Fabric Fund

2.30 - 5pm. : Jubilee Hall, Banningham.Wild About Colbys Raptor Event ~Live birds of prey,Dissect an owl pellet, Make an Owl Mask, Craft Stalls,Story Telling, Competitions, Refreshments, EcoTombola. Entrance: 1.50 each, Family ticket 5.info:732 942From Wednesday 26th February2 - 4pm: Sheringham LibrarySurfs Up for people 60+ ~ Free Internet 8 weekcourse for beginners. Learn to email, shop &explore online. Booking essential on 822 874

Wednesday 26th February7pm: Suffield Park Bowls Club, Station Rd. CromerThe Cromer Society ~Recorded Music SectionThe Year 1900 presented by Michael Green.

Thursday 27th February11am - 4pm: Chestnut Farm W. Beckham NR25 6NXSnowdrop Openings ~Dozens of varieties of Snow

-drops grown in a garden setting. Early flowering shrubs& bulbs. Light refreshments, Visiting Nurseries,Plants for sale. Info: 822 241. In aid of NationalGarden Scheme

7pm: Suffield Park Bowls Club, Station Rd. CromerThe Cromer Society ~Illustrated Talk WartimeSweethearts & GI Brides by Libby Morgan.

All Saints Church Event

Soup & Pudding MorningsFrom 12noon onwards at the Church Rooms

Mundesley, opposite All Saints Church.on the last Friday of the month

commencing Friday 31st January.

There will be Light music & a raffle at eachmeeting. Come and enjoy.

The true story of Captain Richard Phillips(Tom Hanks) taken hostage by Somali

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Mundesley VillageCinema...............goes from strength to strength.

On Tuesday 10th December, they clebratedthe showing of Fifty lms at the CoronationHall since the Film Club was started.

BeforeHyde Park In Hudson was shown, drinkswere served and the audience were treated toimages of Mundesley images from 1992.

Pictured Above are the team who make it allhappen every month.FromL-R: Paul,Peter, Debbie, Cam, Kathryn & Pam.

Make a date in your diary for these lms:Tuesday 11th MarchPhilomena ~ Steve Coogan & Judi Dench in thisgripping account of the search for a long-lost child.

At its center is a tough-minded, elderly Irish woman,Philomena Lee (Dench) & her battle to find out whathappened to the baby boy taken away from her inthe 1950s. A moving and exhilarating film.

Tuesday 6th AprilSaving Mr. Banks~ The account of how avuncularUncle Walt Disney (Tom Hanks), after 20 years ofasking, was finally able to persuade the author PLTravers (Emma Thompson) to grant him the filmrights to her Mary Poppins books.

Schedule is subject to the film distributorsmaking available the films.

Friday 28th February

From noon : All Saints Church Rooms, Mundesley

Soup And Pudding Morning ~Entertainment, LightMusic & Raffle. 4.00 Pay at the event. The Soup &Pudding Mornings will take place each last Friday ofmonth from February - May

Friday 28th February

7pm: Baconsthorpe Village Hall

A Quiz ~ Jacket Potato supper with various fillingsTea/Coffee 5 p.p. Teams of 4. If you are on yourown please come, there will be teams that are short.

MARCHSaturday 1st March

1pm : Cromer Bus Station

The Cromer Society ~Excursion to the Madder-market Theatre, Norwich to see Hitchcock Blondeby Terry Johnson

Sunday 2nd March

11 - 4pm: Chestnut Farm W. Beckham NR25 6NXSnowdrop Openings ~Dozens of distinct varietiesof Snowdrops, early flowering shrubs & bulbs. Lightrefreshments, Visiting Nurseries, Plants for saleInfo: 822 241. In aid of National Garden Scheme

Wednesday 12th March

7pm: Suffield Park Bowls Club, Cromer

The Cromer Society ~Recorded Music SectionThe Spirit of London Presented by Robin Selwyn

Thursday 20th March


The Cromer Society ~Illustrated Talk South Poleto Everest presented by Stephen Scott-Fawcett

Sunday 23rd March

11 am - 4 pm:Corpusty Village Hall

Exhibition ~Local history - art & craft - photographs

- bygones - wildlife. Old airfields etc. Refreshments- plant sales - books & raffle. admission - adults 1children free. Proceeds for the Village Hall funds



The Cromer Society ~Recorded Music SectionCelebrating Concertos presented byWilliam Bestelink

Special Eventscontinued from Page 13

WHERE CAN I GET MY CRAB TALES?ALBYService Station, Alby Horse Shoes InnALDBOROUGHSpar Shop AYLMERTONService StationAYLSHAMAylsham Garden Centre, Budgens, Somerfield,Tourist Info CentreBACTONBacton Fish & Chip Shop.

BANNINGHAMThe Crown Pub / Post OfficeBEESTON REGISMetal Mend, Mini MarketBODHAMPost OfficeCOLBY, SUFFIELD & TUTTINGTONChurches

CROMER Budgens, Council Offices, Country Club, Library, Rainbow, Crossways,Tourist Info Centre, Food Fare,Icarus Hines, K Hardware, Mill Rd Post Office, Morrisons,Mary Janes Fishn Chips, Morrisons, N & P, Spar shop,Cliff Rd, White Horse + 1,000 delivered in Town Centre.

EAST RUNTON East Runton Cafe, East Runton Stores.INGWORTHChurch GIMINGHAMHeather LeeGRESHAM@ John Stibbons, LangdaleITTERINGHAMVillage Shop/ Withers GalleryKNAPTONElephant Playbarn, Church Porch & MADRA

LITTLE BARNINGHAMVillage Hall

MUNDESLEYCrayford & Abbs, Country Pickings, Mace,Manor House, Rushes Newsagents,Tourist Info Centre

The Spar Shop & The Library.NORTH WALSHAMSainsburys, WaitroseNORTHREPPSFoundry ArmsOVERSTRANDPost Office,Central Stores,Overstrand Garden CentreROUGHTONJet / Post Office & GrovelandSHERINGHAMBudgens, CAS Travel, Crown Inn, Library,Whistlestops, Poppy Line Railway Station, Tyneside Club.

SIDESTRANDMrs Taylor, Rocket Cottage

SOUTHREPPSMace Shop, Vernon Arms

SUSTEADfrom Mrs Jubb, Pear Tree Cottage

THORPE MARKETChurch

TRIMINGHAMWoodlands Park & Church Porch

TRUNCHCorner Shop

WEST BECKHAMWheatsheaf Public House

WEST RUNTONSpar P.O shop

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COMES OUT

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14th

West RuntonSocial ClubWe are a non prot making local communitysocial club & because we are in West Runtonwhere there is very little in the way of localcommunity facilities the Club, which wasoriginally established for the people of thevillage we try as best we can to organiseevents for anyone who wished to attend.

Everyone is welcome.Our facilities are available for various eventsby

arrangement with the Committee & Steward.We have the following weekly events:

Tuesday from 8pm:Open Mic Night- where localpeople do their thing (Sing/ Play instruments & havefun) Novice or semi professional all are welcome.

Wednesday 8pmBingo - well supported but withroom for more to join the weekly fun.

Thursday 7pmPool Night We have 2 teams in thelocal league. More players always wanted - Home& Away matches.

Sunday 8.30 /9 pmQuiz night This activity is to begiven a new feel this Year. We hope to have moreplayers but perhaps fortnightly rather than weekly.

Either Friday or Saturday evenings Entertainment:

Bands/ singers/ discos, mainly in the summer monthsand occasionally during the winter months.

Further Info from: West Runton Social ClubWater Lane, West Runton. NR27 9QP

TEL 01263 838 866

RomanceAn older couple were lying in bed one night.

The husband was falling asleep but the wifewas in a romantic mood and wanted to talk.

She said: "You used to hold my hand when wewere courting."

Wearily he reached across, held her hand fora second and tried to get back to sleep.

Afew moments later she said:

"Then you used to kiss me."

Mildly irritated, he reached across, gave herapeck on the cheek & settled down to sleep.

Thirty seconds later she said: "Then you usedto bite my Neck."

Angrily, he threw back the bed clothesand got out of bed.

"Where are you going?"she asked.

"To get my teeth!"

Thanks to Ingrid Campbell for this

From Petes Pen



sparkling in sequins and tottering aboutin silver 6in-heel platform boots.

And that was just Bjorn and Benny!

It was the night stalwart Eurovision presenter

Katie Boyle famously presented the eveningwithout any underwear - her salmon pink satin& feathers dress prompting a visible panty linepanic just as she was about to go on stage.

This set the tone for a typically kitsch eveningthat saw the Eurovision orchestras conductordressed as Napoleon for ABBAs performanceand Agnetha wearing her now iconic midnightblue tunic and gem-encrusted knitted cap.

The win catapulted ABBA to worldwide fameWaterloo was a number one hit in 10 countriesand even a top ten hit in the States.

Waterloo was to be the rst of nine numberone hit singles, nine chart-topping albumsand 19 top 20 singles in the UK.

In addition to releasing singles & albums thatchalked up worldwide sales totalling 370million, there followed a record-breakingmovie, a smash-hit West End musical andnow the UKs number one concert show...Thank You For The Music.

The ultimate tribute concert show revives allof ABBAs hits, including Dancing Queen,Super Trouper, Mamma Mia, Thank Youfor the Music, Take A Chance on Me,The Winner Takes It All, Chiquitita,I Have A Dream, Gimme, Gimme,Gimme and, of course, Waterloo.

Now in their fabba-ulous 21st year, the superb,all-star cast have entertained the nation withLycra-tight harmonies and superb musician-ship for longer than Bjorn, Agnetha, Benny& Frida did during the 70s & 80s, accordingto show producer Michael Taylor.

Now recognised as the leading ABBA andBee Gees concert show the trade mark forthe name Thank You For The Musichasbeen registered by the shows producers.

Thank You ForThe Music......Outlasts Abba In Their Prime!

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of ABBAsEurovision triumph, hit stage show ThankYou for the Musicis coming on Sunday20th April to Cromer Pier Pavilion.

An all-new, Spandex and sequins spectacularis promised for 2014. The cast will take livemusic fans back to 1974, to the night whenBjorn, Benny, Agnetha and Frida arrivedas pop music superstars by winning theEurovision Song Contest with theirself-composed song Waterloo.

They were that nights glittering winners ABBA literally lit up the Brighton Dome,

Book Your Tickets : 21.50. Concs: 20.00from the Box ofce on 01263 512 495or visit: www.cromer-pier.comor: www.easytheatres.com

Win Tickets To SeeThank You ForThe MusicThe Crab Taleshas teamed up with thepromoters of the Thank You For TheMusic show to give one of our luckyreaders the chance of winning a pairof tickets to see the spectacularproduction at the Cromer PierPavilion on April 20th.

The Competition:The rst entry drawn will win a pair oftickets to the performance.

To enter please answer this simple question:

Thank You For The Musicstars an authenticlive tribute to Abba and which other million-selling super group?

Send your answer on a postcard with yourname, address and daytime phone number

to:

Philip Keddell, TheCrab Tales,

30 West St. Cromer. NR27 9DS

Closing date:


The prize will go to the rst entry drawn onThursday 20th Marchand will be announcedin Issue 033 of the Crab Tales. There is nocash alternative. Usual rules apply.

The Editors decision is nal.

Top 10 Abba HitsFrom The Show:1 Dancing Queen

2 Super Trouper

3 Mamma Mia

4 Waterloo

5 Thank You for the Music

6 Take A Chance on Me7 The Winner Takes It All

8 Chiquitita

9 I Have A Dream

10 Gimme, Gimme, Gimme

Chart compiled from customer questionnaire


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