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CROMER AIR TRAINING CORPS meet at Cromer HighSchool 7pm Mon and Thurs. Tel: 01263 515452.CROMER ARMY CADET FORCE parade Tues nights7.30pm-9.30pm at the cadet Centre, Cromer High School.For more information please call on 01362 656919ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION Cromer Branch, RoyalBritish Legion, Halsey House, Cromer 1st Fri each monthnoon winter, 7.45pm summer. New members welcome. CROMER BRIDGE CLUB - Play Duplicate every Mondayevening. Novice players very welcome. For more detailsring 01263 822778Cromer Parish Hall COFFEE BAR open to all on Mon,Wed and Fri 10am to 12noon. Coffee, tea, light refresh-ments. Relax, make friends & stay as long as you wish.SEAVIEW PRE-SCHOOL five morning sessions per week8.45-11.45am. Ages 2 1/2 - 5yrs. £5 per session(government funding for 3-yr olds Tel: 01263 514028CROMER W.I. meet every second Thursday at The Com-munity Hall in Garden Street. 2.30pm. Visitors welcome.St JOHN Hall, Bond Street - St John Adult Division,Tues. 7.30 - 9.30pm. Cadets, Tues. 5.45 - 7.30pm.ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Cromer & District branchmeet every 1st Wed of month at The Cottage P.H.,Louden Rd. at 7.30pm. New members welcome.Age UK North Norfolk, Information and Advice Drop Inservice. At Cromer library second Thursday each month10am - 12. No appointment needed.Submariners Association (Nflk) meet first Wed everymonth 8pm at The Kings Head, Horsham St Faith. Contact Peter Cudby 01603 715449.1st CROMER SEASCOUTS - Beavers meet Fri 5.30 -6.45pm. Cubs meet Wed 6 - 7.30pm. Scouts meet Fri7.30 - 9.30pm at Overstrand Rd 01263 514562 or 514052MINNI-HOUSE CLUB of North Norfolk meet secondThursday of month at 2pm in Bodham Village Hall. Forfurther information phone 01263 713328.Norfolk and Norwich Assoc. for the Blind - Informationand Equipment Centre opens every Tuesday 9.30am -1pm in Merchant’s Place, 16 Church Street, Cromer.Cromer Chamber Orchestra is looking for players (noage limit), all sections woodwind, brass, strings. We meetat Cromer High School on Monday evenings at 7pm (dur-ing school term) No audition necessary. T: 01263 511600Chesterfield Hall, Cabbell Rd PARENT AND TODDLERGROUP Mondays 10 - 12, mothers (or fathers) can bringyoung children and have a chat while the children playwith the toys. Throughout the year in school term time.Cromer St John Ambulance Table Top Sales everysecond Friday of each month at St John Hall, Bond St.,Cromer 9am - 3pm. All proceeds in aid of Cromer St JohnAmbulance Division Funds.Cromer Flower Club meetings held on 3rd Monday ofeach month at Cromer Junior School 7.30pm (no meetingin August). Visitors always welcome. Contact 01263513408 for more information.Royal British Legion, Women’s Section 1st Thursdayeach month at 2.30pm at The Cottage Hotel, Louden Rd,Cromer. New members welcome.Cromer Christian Fellowship - Former Gospel Hall - corner of Station Rd/Norwich Rd. Sunday Service 10.30am.Cromer Youth Football Club - welcomes new players ofall abilities aged 6 - 18 for training sessions and matches.For details contact John Seton on 512276 or visitwww.cromeryouthfootballclub.co.ukCromer & District Parkinsons Disease Society meetsat the St John's Ambulance Hall, Bond Street, Cromerstarting at 10.30am on the second Wed of each month. All welcome. Contact 01263 515138 for more information.The REME Association Cromer & District Branch meetsevery 1st Wednesday of the month at The Cottage PH,Louden Road, Cromer at 2pmBallroom, Latin Classes. Red Lion Hotel, Cromer,Wednesday afternoons 2pm - 4.30pm. £5 per person. For information call 07526 883776 or 07538 801813

Sheringham Short Mat Bowls Club meet at ‘Splash’, Weybourne Rd, Sheringham Mondays 10am - 12noon all year round. Loan bowls available. Visitors and new members welcome. Tel: Pat on 01253 823290Sequence Dancing - East Runton Village Hall Fridays. Instruction 7 - 8pm. Social sequence with tuition 8-10.30pm. For details ring Sue Norman 01263 823506Bittern DX Amateur Radio Group Meetings last Thursof every month (except December) at Pinewood ParkDiabetes UK North Norfolk Voluntary Group meets onthe fourth Thursday of each month (except December) at Cromer Methodist Church Hall at 7.30pm. Varied programme of speakers - meetings open to everyone. Further info contact Jackie or David on 01692 405492.Whist Drives Tuesday afternoons Suffield Park BowlsClub 2.15pm All welcomeFifty/Fifty Tea Dance - Mon afternoons at East RuntonVillage Hall, 2 - 4.15pm. Tea, coffee and biscuits. DetailsSue Norman on 01263 823506. Visitors always welcome.Cromer & Sheringham Rotary Club. Dormy HouseHotel, West Runton, Weds 6 for 6.30pm (except any 5thWed in a month). Tel: 01263 578194 or 01263 577636Cromer & Sheringham Inner Wheel Club meets at TheVirginia Court Hotel, Cromer, first Thursday of the month,6pm for 6.30pm. For further details please telephone(01263) 511759.Take-a-Break Baby & Toddler Group meets Tuesdays10.00 - 11.30am during term time at Cromer Parish Hall.Contact Ann on 01263 512000Take A Break Too Baby & Toddler Group meets Thurs10 - 11.30am during term time at St Martin’s Church Hall,Mill Rd, Cromer. Contact Ann on 01263 512000.Overstrand Evening W.I. 3rd Wed Parish Hall 7.30 p.m.Tel: 834242Mundesley Bowls Club Pavilion, Northfields, High St.Mundesley - Cash Bingo every Sun at 7.30pm and WhistDrives every Tue & Wed & Fri at 1.45pm. All welcome.NORTH NORFOLK BEACH RUNNERS open to all runners. Thursdays at 6.50pm at the Cromer Lawn Tennisand Squash Club (Norwich Road, Cromer).Sheringham Bridge Club every Tue 7pm at St Joseph'sHall, Cromer Rd, Sheringham. Players wishing to convertfrom rubber bridge to duplicate most welcome. Tel 01263822382 for further details.Cromer Craft Fair - St John Hall, Bond Street. Last Friday every month 10-3pm. Free admission. Donationsto St John and the Stroke Association.Nth Norfolk Wheelers Cycle Club leisure rides Weds11am, faster rides 10.30am Sats. Meet Anglian Waterreservoir just off Pretty Corner, Sheringham. Time trial racing Tues eves, some Thurs eves & Sun mornings, meet at Roy Boys layby. Club Secy Tim Collison: 01263 514785Northrepps Pre-School. Mon-Fri 8.30 – 3.30 p.m. Hotlunches available. Tel: Chloe Prigmore 01263 579396Roughton Under 5s Playgroup Mon to Fri 9.15-11.45amduring term time. For ages 2-5 years. Ofsted registered.Funded places for 3 & 4 yr olds. Enquiries 07500 418236.West Runton Scout Group: Beavers (age 6-8) Thur 6-7.15pm; Cubs (age 8-10 1/2) Tues 6.30-8pm; Scouts(age 10 1/2 - 14) Fri 7-9pm; Explorers (age 14-18) Mon7-9pm. Details from Paul Henriksen, Tel: 01263 712288North Norfolk Mencap Society Drop in Centre everyThursday 1pm – 4pm at Merchants Place, Church Street,CromerLine Dancing every Wednesday at 7.30pm at Cromer Social Club - new dancers always welcomeFolk Dance Club - The Community Hall Garden Street.Tuesdays 7.30pm - 9.30pm. No partner required. Keenbeginners welcome. Tel 01263 578224Cash Bingo every Thursday at Cromer Social Club -eyes down at 7.30pm - new members always welcomeSheringham Stroke Support Group for anyone who hassuffered a stroke. Meets every Weds except July and August from 2.30-4.30pm at Sheringham MethodistChurch on Cromer Road. For more information please callSophie on 07833247108 or Harvey on 01263 512328

Bridge Club at The Morley Club, Sheringham. DuplicatePairs Thursdays 7pm and Fridays 2pm. Tel 01263 822087Whist Drive. Pilgrim Shelter, Trimingham. Every Thurs1.45-4pm, £1.50 per head, to include cup of tea and raffle.Kelling Model Flying Club The Morley Club, Shering-ham second Wednesday of the month. 7.30pm for 8pm.New members welcome. Contact 01263 511466.ROAB LodgeWednesday nights 8.15pm. ShipdenLodge, The Cottage, Louden Road, CromerCromer & District Garden Society meet second Thurs-day in the month 7.30pm in the Community Hall GardenSt Cromer Hall and always welcome new members andvisitors. Annual membership fee is £10 and for visitors £2per meeting. Call 01263 514399North Norfolk Chess Club Fridays 7.30 at the MorleyClub, 48 Cromer Rd, Sheringham. All welcome. Contactclub secretary Peter Hodkinson 01263 823814NORTH NORFOLK AMATEUR RADIO GROUP.Wednesdays and Thursdays 10.00am - 4.00pm in theRadio Hut at the Muckleburgh Collection, Weybourne.New members warmly welcomed. Phone 01603 487047or 01263 821936 for further details.Cromer Country Market held in Cromer Community Hallon 1st and 3rd Friday of every month from 10am - 12noonExtend, gentle exercise to music for the over 60s.Northrepps Village Hall, Monday 2.30-3.30pm. Furtherinfo contact Lindsey 01263 768159North Norfolk Pride represents LGBT people in NorthNorfolk. Informal social meeting on every Tuesday at theRed Lion Hotel (in Cromer) from 7pm, except when wehave a formal meeting (usually the first Tuesday of themonth). For details of our formal meetings please visit ourwebsite (www.northnorfolkpride.org.uk) for further detailsas these frequently change.Modern Sequence Dancing - Mons at East Runton Village Hall, 8pm-10.30pm. T: Brian Payne 01692 403071Cromer & Sheringham Brass band rehearses at UpperSheringham Village Hall at 8pm on Thursdays wheremembers of the public are welcome to come in and listento the music being practiced. Enquiries for the band toChairman 01263 577624 or Secretary 01263 588654Cromer Taekwondo School - Tues 6-8pm at CromerSports Centre. Open to any age between 6 and 65. Newmembers welcome - 1st lesson free. Tel: 01263 711824Suffield Park Bowls Club, Station Road. Whist Drivemost Tuesdays, 2.15pm. Cash or Prize Bingos, Fridaystwice monthly, 7.30pm. Bar - Raffle. All Welcome.North Norfolk Different Strokes. Support, info, fun for younger stroke survivors. Meet fortnightly Tues 2.30 - 4.30pm in Sheringham area. For details ring 01263715952 / 821480.Norfolk OCD Support meets fortnightly on Thursdays at Merchants Place, Cromer from 6.30pm - 8.30pm. Anybody affected by OCD is either welcome to just popalong on the night or can contact me for more details on(01263) 517104 or email [email protected] Norfolk Model Engineering Club - meetings 1stFriday of each month at 7.30pm. A welcome is extendedto visitors and prospective members of all ages. Furtherdetails from Gordon Ford on 01263 512350.Roughton Village Hall - Prize Bingo every third Friday inthe month 7.30pm. All welcomeElderberries Sports and Social Club Badminton andShort Mat Bowling every Monday and Friday at CromerSports Hall from 3pm to 5pm. Casual players very wel-come at £1.50 per hour or become a member. Please callfor more details Sheila Saunders on 01263 761142New members always welcome.Roughton, St Mary's School Bingo. Come and join us.Including cash bingo! Every second Friday of the month(excl. August). 7pm doors open, 7.30pm eyes down.1st Rural Roughton Mill Scout Group (incorporatingRoughton Mill Brownies). Beavers (age 6-8) Mon 5.30-6.45pm. Cub Scouts (8 -10.5) Tue 7-8.30pm. Brownies (7-11) Wed 4.45-6.15pm. Scouts (10.5 -14) Wed 7-9pm.Explorer Scouts (14 -18) Thu 7-9.30pm. For further information, Contact Dave Stow on 01263 513895

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East Coast sponsorsChristmas Seaside SpecialThe East Coast Motor Company are pleased to continue their support for theCromer Pier Pavilion Theatre by supplying another specially branded Ford Fiestato Mike Cutts the Theatre's Sales Co-ordinator.

Car Sales Manager Graham Poulter is seen here handing over the keys to Mikeoutside the Pier.

This car will be used to promote the Christmas Seaside Special Show. IanHall the Pier's general manager said, "We are delighted that the East CoastMotor Company are continuing to support the pier and are thrilled to beworking with such a well-established and respected local company".

For all your Motoring needs. Tel Cromer: 01263 513181 or www.eastcoastmotorcompany.co.uk

A message from North Norfolk policing commander Supt Carl EdwardsThe Norfolk and Suffolk Joint Major Investigation Team (MIT) are continuing with their detailedinvestigation into the circumstances of the deaths of a couple, believed to be Andrea and KeithJohnson, at Compit Hills on Sunday 2 December. I would like to reassure the community that weare not seeking anyone else in relation to the deaths. Local neighbourhood officers and PCSOs remain at the scene and will be working with the MIT over the coming days to support and reassure the families and community affected by this tragic event.

There was utter disbelief as policeconfirmed the names of the coupleinvolved in the tragic fatal shootingincident in Cromer at the beginningof the month. Colleagues at NNDC joined with neighbours,friends and acquaintances both in Cromer butalso the surrounding area to offer condolencesto the family of Keith and Andrea Johnson.

Statement from North Norfolk DistrictCouncil Chief Executive, Sheila Oxtoby onthe news of the deaths of Council LeaderKeith Johnson and his wife, Andrea:

‘It is with enormous shock and huge sadnessthat we have learned of the deaths of CouncilLeader Keith Johnson and his wife Andrea.Keith was a highly respected and much lovedMember of North Norfolk District Council. Hewill be greatly missed by the Council and his

death is a great loss to the whole community.Keith and Andrea were well known by manypeople in the district and our thoughts andprayers go out to both their families and closefriends.’Sheila OxtobyCEO, North Norfolk District Council

Statement issued by Tom Fitzpatrick, the Deputy Leader of North Norfolk District Council, following a meeting of the Conservative Council Group on the day the news was released:

"It was with great sadness that we received the news of the deaths of Keith and AndreaJohnson. Keith was a conscientious colleague,committed public servant and, above all, agreat friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families and all those who knew and loved them.

"I have met with my fellow Conservative

Councillors this afternoon and we have agreedthat, as Keith's deputy, I should become actinggroup leader while we are all allowed time togrieve and to consider the future.

"Keith and Andrea were wonderful people and we shall remember them always with affection."

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4...Family Prize Bingo every Monday Woodlands Holi-day Park, Trimingham. Book sales open 7pm, eyesdown at 7.30. In aid of the East Anglian Air AmbulanceRoyal Air Forces Association Sheringham & Districtbranch holds regular meetings and social events. All former members of the RAF and WRAF including members of their families welcome. For informationcontact Joe Floyd on 01263 511260West Runton Sports and Social Club, Water Lane,West Runton 01263 868866 - Cash Bingo every Wedat 9pm. General Knowledge Quiz nights every Sun at9pm. Every Tues - Line Dancing with our own teacher.Most weekends - In house disco or Live BandsWeybourne Folk Club meets third Sunday everymonth at the Ship Inn 3pm - 6pm. Singers, Musicians,Audience all welcome. It's free. Contact Tony Baylis01263 588781 or 07518 735299 .Norfolk Dixieland Jazz Band. At The Diplomat,Ormesby Road, Coltishall, NR10 5JZ on the first Sun-day of every month. 1pm to 3.30pm. Admission free.Extend exercise for over 60s at East Runton VillageHall, Tuesdays 2.30 - 3.30 Tel: 01692 407851Mundesley Haig Bowls Club opens for the new out-door season at 2.00 pm on Saturday 21 April. Newmembers welcome, just come along and join us. Forfurther information please telephone 01263 721815.North Walsham Spiritualist Centre 6.30pm - 8pmevery Sunday in the St John Ambulance Hall, BactonRoad, North Walsham. All welcome.CROMER LIBRARY Prince of Wales Rd, NR27 9HS01263 512850. Mon 9.30am–7pm, Tues 9.30am–5pm,Weds 9.30am–1pm, Thurs 9.30am–5pm, Fri 9.30am–7pm, Sat 10am–1pm. It is free to join and free internetaccess is available. Regular events: Third Mon each

month: Carers Forum drop-in advice session 2–4pm.First Thurs each month: Carers Forum Support Groupmeetings 1–3pm. Second Thurs each month: Age UKdrop-in advice desk 10.30am-12pm. Every Fri: 2 forthe price of 1 hire on DVDs and music CDs. Every Sat:£1 off games hire. First Sat each month: Family History drop-in support group 10am-12pm. SecondSat each month: Family Story time 11 – 12pm under8s must be accompanied North Norfolk Speakers Club meets every otherWednesday, 7pm at North Walsham High School,Spencer Ave. For dates and further information visitwww.nnsc.co.uk or contact Gillian tel. 01692 650250Monthly Mondays – Art Afternoons - Trunch VillageHall, NR28 0QE – 2-4pm – Join our local artist, JanEllmore, for an afternoon of art! A variety of genres willbe covered including drawing and painting. Jan willprovide all the mediums unless you want to bring yourown! Each week Jan will welcome the group but willinstruct one-on-one so that you can choose yourgenre. Jan would like you to bring along any photo-graphs that you would like to copy from. Cost £4, andbooking required by 3pm the Friday before on07826869377 (call for dates)Weekly Tuesdays - The Fit Together Tea Dance - 2-4pm at the Copeman Centre, Hall Street, Briston,NR24 2LG. No partner and no booking necessary. CallClaire Carter on (01263) 861340 for directions. £2 in-cluding tea/coffee/biscuits/cake.Weekly Thursdays - Fit Together Badminton - 1pm to4.30pm at the Gresham Village Hall, East BeckhamLane, Gresham, NR11 8RT. The time is divided be-tween different abilities. Tea, coffee and biscuits areavailable. Call 07917596797 to find your time slot andbook your place – all equipment provided. £2.50Cromer Forum meets on the first Tuesday of themonth in the Lower Hall of Cromer Methodist Church,Hall Road, Cromer at 7.30 pm. Everyone welcome

Bridge at Weybourne Village Hall. The Acol Clubmeets Tuesdays 2pm. Chicago movement means noneed to bring a partner. All abilities welcome. Details01692 404064 or 01263 825061.Fledgeling Music classes are friendly, dynamic, energetic and fun. A unique experience your child willlove! Who for? Children aged 4 months to 4 yearsHow much? FREE taster class, members pay only £4,younger siblings £2 babies of older siblings FREE.Paid half termly. For further information, please visitwww.fledgelingmusic.co.uk, telephone Lorna on 07500221121 or e-mail: [email protected] & District Philatelic Society meet atthe Church Hall West Runton on the second Mondayof each month, at 7.30pm Our members come from allareas of North Norfolk, for further details please ringJim on 01263 721043Northrepps 'Poppyland' Royal British Legion Meets first Monday every month 7.30pm Northrepps CountryCottage Hotel. New members welcome.01263 579633Morley Lunch Club Sheringham on the third Tuesdayof the month. 2 course lunch for £7.50. Sittings startfrom 12am till 2pm. Please call in to find out more orphone 01263 822087 to book.Railway Quilting & Craft Group meet every secondand fourth Tues of the month at the Parish Hall in TheLonds, Overstrand 10am and 12 noon. Small Quar-terly charge. Details Vivian Maggs on 01263 576986MOTORCYCLISTS - Roadkill Customs Motorcycles,Cromer - late night shopping (to 9pm) every Wed. Brit Stop Coffee Shop open drinks & snacks 01263 513307BIKERS MEET - Brit Stop Coffee Shop at RoadkillCustoms Motorcycles, Cromer - 1st Wed each month -Take-away night (bring your own!) - we supply seats/cutlery/condiments. Or just drop in for a cuppa - everyWednesday until 9pm. Hot/cold drinks and snacks always available. Come along and meet up with fellowbikers. Tel 01263 513307

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Christmas SeasideSpecial reviewThe Christmas Show opened at The Pavilion Theatre Cromer on the 1st Decemberwith a spectacular performance of variety entertainment.Di Cooke, who devised, directed and choreographed, has created a highly profes-sional and massively entertaining show along with Nigel Hogg, MusicalDirector and arranger.Olly Day linked the whole show brilliantly in a lighthearted and entertaining way,assisted in no "little" way by Jo Little, comedienne, who's personality and talentshone through.The two lead singers, Lulu Alexander and Cromers own Eddie Bushell gave ustremendous performances with great solo efforts, but also featured in the wholecompany scenes. Lulu also gave us a brief glimpse of her talent as a championshipskater. Helen Gulston and James Morgan who are part of the superb SeasideSpecial Dancers joined Lulu and Eddie to great effect as the Christmas Quartet.The Seaside Special dancers gave their usual talented, enthusiastic and high octane performance supported by the delightful and extremely talentedchildren of Marlene's School of Dancing. Marlene also provided the brilliant members of the Youth Choir who linked well with the professional castmembers. We can certainly be proud of our local performers.The scenery was designed by Ian Westbrook at 3D Creations, costumes by Laura Whyte and sound and lighting by Amanda Hill added greatly to theenjoyment of the show. A very talented bunch.This is a fantastic show which runs until 30th December so book early to get into the Christmas Spirit.WARNING: DO NOT BE LATE TAKING YOUR SEATS AS YOU WILL MISS A VERY SPECIAL OPENING WHICH INCLUDESSOME LOCAL CHARACTERS YOU MAY RECOGNISE.

ICARUS’ CALENDAR SUPPORTS BIG CIt’s time for everyone to pop into Icarus Hines butchers to help support Norfolk & Waveney’s own Big C can-cer charity. Apart from owning a useful memory aid for 2013, having photos of Icarus and his staff in Cromerand Sheringham, you will be helping to fund Big C’s purchase of vital equipment and nurses.Big C also pay for ground-breaking world class research into cancer at the UAE School of Biological Sciencesand Medical School.The calendar features one saucy seaside postcard for each month - good fun.Available from Cromer and Sheringham shops at just £...... - no price, just make a donation to Big C.Nearly forgot - there is also a special discount voucher for each month - another good reason to get yours now before they are all gone.

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The traders from Bond Street,along Church Street to the trafficlights and up Mount Street up tothe top of Bond Street would liketo encourage more people to walkbeyond The Church and visit us.

At the edge of the town we areoften overlooked by shoppersboth local and visiting. We wouldlike to say it is worth taking a fewextra steps to browse the shops,have a coffee or meal and use therange of services on offer.

Whether you want: an unusual orunique gift to a book, children’sshoes to light bulbs, art work to amobility aid, accessory wear to

houses, legal services to electricians, flowers to fossils, bags to scarves,Thai meal to a bacon sandwich, a beauty treatment to a survey, person-alised pottery to parties for all ages, wool to cards, calendars to electricbikes, Tiffany lamps to boots, printing to toys, cakes to advice, embroi-dery crafts to candles, specialist cake supplies to hand made jewellery,Russian dolls to table lamps, Collectors Teddy bears to rented property,pictures and paintings to gold and silver, watches to bags, a coffee to aglass of wine overlooking the sea, take-away to sit down meal and muchmuch more, We are waiting for you to visit.

A few extra steps along the way to a treasure trove of independent andinteresting shops and business with helpful owners and staff all waitingto serve and assist.

Council launches EmptyProperty MatchingService to mark EmptyHomes WeekNorth Norfolk District Council (NNDC) has launched a new free serviceto help put people with an empty property to sell in touch with thosewho want to buy them.

The North Norfolk Empty Property Matching Service will provide particulars of empty properties and alongside it a list of people seeking to buy empty properties in the North Norfolk district. Generalparticulars (personal details will be kept confidential) are available onthe NNDC website and the service also has its own dedicated phone line and email contact address.

The launch took place during Empty Homes Week at the end of November. The week is organised by the charity Empty Homes to highlight the waste of empty property nationwide, and to celebrate the success of numerous examples and new initiatives to bring emptyhomes back into use and to encourage more widespread action.

NNDC Cabinet Member for Strategic Housing Trevor Ivory said, “Thiscouncil is determined to bring empty homes back into use. We have 887long-term empty properties on the NNDC Council Tax records and Ihope schemes like the Empty Homes Matching Service will help peopleto bring them back to life. Houses should be lived in, not left empty, andif people aren’t willing to take action themselves, then we are perfectlyprepared to take enforcement action at the appropriate time if we haveto.”

To find out more about the NNDC Empty Property MatchingService, visit www.northnorfolk.org/housing/ phone 01263516299 or email [email protected]


Trimingham EventsWhist at the Pilgrim Shelter everyThursday in December (20th & 27th)1.30 for 1.45pm start.Cost £1.50 each player, all very wel-come, includes tea/coffee and raffle.Craft (or just sit and chat) afternoonat Pilgrim Shelter on 21st Decemberfrom 1.45pm, cost £1.50 includestea/coffee

CHRISTMAS MUSIC from theCliftonville Singers on Saturday 15December at 7.30pm in Holy Trinity

Church, West Runton. £5 on the doorto include refreshments

Cromer SocietyWednesday 9 January from 10am onwards: Enrolment for a new 10 week Extended Lecture Course: "Art of the Anglo-Saxons and Celts"presented by Margaret Forrester atThe Cottage, Louden Road, Cromer:£30 Members/£40 Non-Members or£5/£6 each single lectureWednesday 9 January 2013 7pm:

Recorded Music Section"Tour of Britain" presented by Jane Sapwell at Cromer Bowls Club,Station Road, CromerWednesday 16 January 2013 at10.30am: Extended Lecture Course: "Art ofthe Anglo-Saxons and Celts pre-sented by Margaret Forrester at TheCottage, Louden Road, CromerThursday 17 january 2013 7pm:Illustrated Talk "An Evening of Photography" presented by David Morris. Cromer Bowls Club,

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Holt Hall –‘Open Doors’ 16 December 10am - 1pm Join us for mince pies and drinks inthe main Hall. Mrs Claus is due to arrive at 11.00am to mix Christmas inher mixing bowl and share the tale ofthe day, a long time ago, when sheand her husband, Santa, lost themost important ingredient of all - The Spirit of Christmas. Free entry,refreshments available. Sorry nodogs allowed. Holt Hall, Kelling Road,Holt NR25 7DU

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Events at the Blickling Estate in DecemberFirst three weekends in DecemberGet ready for Christmas! We have everything

you’ll need for an unforgettable festive experience. A great day out, with a beautifully decorated house, tasty treats, a courtyard craft fair, music and entertainment, mulled wine and presents galore. Free to National Trust members, non-members adult £11.95, child £5.95 (house and gardens). Craft marquee, shop, restaurant and bookshop free entry to all.

15th & 16th December A traditional and delicious Christmas lunch served in the grandeur of Lord Lothian's study. Four courses + coffee £32.50 per person.

January Sale on Saturday 19 January in the Parish Hall, Cromer (opposite Boots Chemist)from 9am until 2pm. Refreshments also available in the Coffee Bar.

Unwanted Christmas gifts and donations will help our local charity, the CanaanChristian Centre in Sheringham which continues to help children here in Norfolkand in orphanages in Hungary, Brazil and Nigeria.

Please come and support us – the Canaan Centre is 35 years old this year andhas been helping local families for many years.

Fit Together WalksWednesday 2 January – 10:30am - Cromer/East Runton Walk – Grade 3 – Approx. 3.2 miles – A walk with moderate gradients on dirt, gravel,grass and minor roads. Meet at the NNDC Car Park, (Parking charges apply),Runton Rd, Cromer (OS Grid: TG211423). Please arrive 20 mins early if youare new. For more information contact Melanie Brown on 07826869377.

Friday 4 January - 11am - Cromer Doctors’ Surgery and Upper prom Bookable Walk – Grade 1 – Approx. 1 mile – A walk on paved surfaces with gentle gradients andbreath- taking views. Meet at the Cromer Docs’ Surgery, 48 Overstrand Rd,Cromer, NR27 0AJ (parking along road). (Wheel chair friendly but kerbs) Pleasebook for this walk on 07766259999 by 3pm on Thurs Jan 3rd. and arrive 20mins early if you are new.

Monday 14 January – 11am - Trimingham Cliff Bookable Walk –Grade 1 – Approx. 1 mile – A flat scenic walk on field paths and through woodland. Meet at the free lay-by opposite Woodland Caravan Park, Trimingham, NR11 8AL. Please book for this walk on 07766259999 by 3pm Fri Jan 11th. and arrive 20 mins early if you are new.

The Local Pick Up Point for the full Fit Together walk programme is CromerTourist Information Centre.

National Trust in DecemberFelbriggA 1940s Christmas14, 15, 16 December, 11am – 2.30pm (last entry 2pm)See the ground floor rooms of the hall decorated to celebrate a 1940s Christmas. A bygone era brought to life by members of the Civil Defenders re-enactment group.Normal admission charges apply. NT members free.No booking required.

Carols in the CourtyardSunday 16 December, 2.30pmJoin us in the courtyard for our annual carol singing with the Cromer andSheringham brass band.Free event. No booking required.

Sheringham ParkPost-Christmas Walk27 December, 11am Come and join us in the fresh air and burn off some of those extra Christmascalories. Walk off the excesses of Christmas with a relaxing stroll around thePark taking in the natural beauty of the area. Round off the walk with a hot drinkand mince pies. Ability to walk up to five miles required.£5 Adults, £2.50 Children

Cromer LibraryNorfolk Libraries really do have something for everyone - from console games tothe latest best-sellers. We can teach older people how to use the internet onone of our free Surf’s Up courses, lend out toys and books for children in ourbrilliant Story Sacks, help you reminisce with someone you’re caring for usingone of our beautiful reminiscence kits or even deliver books direct to your door if you find it difficult to get to the library.

More than 5000 people joined the library last January, and we’re hoping to beatthat this year. It’s free to become a library member and quick and easy to join upin a library or online. So if you’ve not visited us for a while, why not make it yournew year’s resolution to get back into your local library?

With ebooks to download, our online catalogue you can search from home, renewals available 24 hours a day online or by phone and 47 libraries (not tomention our 13 mobile libraries) across Norfolk, it’s never been easier to useyour library service.

Try our Family Friendly Saturdays in North Norfolk and Broadland throughoutJanuary. Toys and games to play with, free use of DS games then borrow oneand get one free.

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Cromer MusicEveningsReview of concert held on Sunday, 25 November at Templewood, NorthreppsBogdan Vacarescu (violin) and Heidi Parsons (Cello)Cromer Music Evenings maintained the high standard now expected atTemplewood in presenting two world class artists who delighted almosta full house with a well chosen programme.

Contrary to the order, Heidi Parsons opened with J S Bach’s Cello SuiteNo 1 in G Major. The Prelude to begin this set of dances is usual but isnot always the case, as often the Allemande is the first item followed byCourante, Sarabande, Bourees and Gigue the suite of five dances. Beingunaccompanied this can leave the performer exposed to the listener regarding intonation and tone quality - both were absolutely sublime in the hands of this master of the instrument.

The Chaconne from Partita ll for Violin solo by J S Bach, again unaccompanied, captured an intimate rapport with the audience, adding even more to an atmosphere of musical excitement.

Maurice Ravel’s Sonate for Violin and Cello in four movements waswritten in memory of Ravel’s friendship with Debussy. This piece encapsulated almost everything required of accomplished string players.This, amongst the dissonant passages and the beautiful unusual lyricallines from the wailing sounds of the Lento movement to the aggressivedouble stopping where the chords played, with almost a percussive effect, was riveting to witness.

After the interval, Niccolo Paganini’s Duetto ll (Tre Duetti Concertanti)for violin and cello displayed the magnetic rapport between the twoartists and was unblemished, as they accompanied each other’s playingof the melodic line.

The Concert Variations on "The Last Rose of Summer" by H W Ernstfor solo violin consisted of a myriad of improvisatory snippets and wasperformed with ease and yes, humorous ideas, conjured up, I’m sure, asthe performance progressed by none other than Vacarescu himself!Passacaglia (frei nach Handel) by Johan Halvorsen was the final piece in what proved to be the highlight of Cromer Music Evenings currentseries.

Terry Keeler

Royal British LegionCromer & District BranchCromer 2012 RemembranceOn behalf of the Royal British LegionCromer & District Branch, I would like to thank the community and associations of Cromer town for thetremendous support given to both theWar Memorial service in the morning of 11 November and the parade andChurch service in the afternoon.

Special thanks must go to the RevDavid Court, the vicar of Cromer and his team for conducting the services, the Police Community Teamfor the necessary traffic control, Squadron Leader Kevin Green, ParadeMarshall Mr Tony Shipp and Cromer VEO Ltd for the construction ofthe saluting rostrum, St John Ambulance, Cromer & Sheringham Bandand TS Warrior Naval Cadet Corps Band, Mr Richard Fletcher for playing the Last Post & Reveille. Peter Henderson Sound Systems forthe PA arrangements and Mark and family at The Cottage, Louden forallowing its use as a venue and for the considerable catering involved.Also to the many people who worked behind the scenes to ensure allwent as smoothly as possible and to the media for the coverage of thewhole of the Remembrance period.

Last but by no means least to Mr Tim Waller who for the last few yearshas been the sole organiser and is now going to have a well-deservedrest! Thank you Tim for all the hard work you have put in to make Remembrance truly memorable in Cromer.

J B NeedhamChairman, Cromer & District Branch Royal British Legion

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The warning comes as ACPOs (Association of Chief Police Officers) National BurglaryAwareness campaign focuses on distractionburglary – crimes where people trick or distract residents in order to gain entry to their property.

The most common form is for people to pretend to be from a water company, gas orelectric provider and trick the homeowner intothinking they need urgent access to his phone. Other methods include pretending to be doingrepairs or maintenance or impersonating figures of authority to enter homes.

Detective Sergeant Pete Jessop, from NorfolkConstabulary’s Operation RADAR team,which specialises in doorstep crime, said whileoffences had fallen significantly in recent yearsit still pays to be vigilant.

“I would urge people to remain vigilant whenthey receive a knock on their door. Cold callersare men or women or make up stories to gainaccess to a person’s home to steal and willoften prey on the vulnerable such as the elderly.

“If you do decide to open the door to someone,ensure that you ask for identification and certainly think twice before inviting anyone

into your house. A genuine caller should not mind youchecking.”

Police would alsogive the following advice:

• Close and lock the back door before answering the front door

• Use a spy hole or window to look at the caller before answering the door.

• Elderly householders should be on their guard and members of the public who have an elderly or vulnerable neighbour or relative should be vigilant.

• Always ask for identification from any unexpected callers and do not let anyone in if you are not comfortable with who they are.

• Phone the company or organization the caller claims to be from while the caller waits outside.

• Tell someone you trust about uninvited callers to your home.

• If necessary, report it to police with a description of the people involved and details of their vehicles if possible.

Further crime prevention advice isavailable at www.norfolk.police.uk.

Police cold caller warning Police are reminding residents to be vigilant to cold callers in the run-up to Christmas.


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Shoeboxes for Operation Christmas ChildSometimes we watch the news, see people in need and think, 'But whatcan I do?' In 1990 a man in North Wales saw a report about orphanagesin Romania.

He decided he would organise a relief collection. In among the toys andtoiletries sent were some shoeboxes, covered in Christmas paper andfilled with treats.

Operation Christmas Child was born! By 1995 the annualevent had grown so much thatan international charity, Samaritan's Purse, was approached to take on whatwas a logistical nightmare.

Last year 1.1 million shoeboxes were sent to twelvecountries and hopefully byChristmas Day this year the100 millionth gift-filled shoe-box will have been delivered.

And yet the need is so great thata child who receives a shoebox this year is unlikely ever to get another. The charity which began with one person continues to be about individuals.

Each person who fills a shoebox is making a difference.

On Sunday 18 November members and friends of St. Andrew`sMethodist Church, Sheringham, brought a total of 121 gaily wrappedshoe boxes which they had filled with toys, toiletries, hats, scarves,gloves, educational items, to the church, ready to be sent to this veryworthwhile charity.

Harry with one of the many boxes piled upand ready to go to Samaritans Purse.

On 17 November we held our Christmas Sale in the St Benets Hall,North Walsham and I am happy to report that £1623.32 was raised forthe cats in our care. Despite the rain, the sale was very well attendedand a steady stream of customers passed through the doors.

We always enjoy this event as so many friends and fellow cat loverscome and support us and those who have had cats from us update uswith news of their beloved companions. Cats like Vikki, re-homed by us in 2004, had always lived outside until she came into care but nownever attempts to set a foot outdoors, even when she goes round thecountry with her family in their caravan. Vikki sends us postcards fromthe many places she visits and is a much travelled cat. Also, looking atphotographs of two kittens which left for a new home in the summerwith two of our new volunteers, Rachel and Ant, and seeing how muchthey have grown; or talking to the couple who asked for our help, havingbought a holiday cottage and discovering they had a feral colony livingclose by, which was rapidly increasing in size and using their garden asa toilet. They trapped all the cats, took the adults to be neutered and

brought the kittens to us to be re-homed. Somany stories we couldtell and so many catswe have helped overthe years.

As this is the last edition of The CromerTimed before Christmaswe would like to thankeveryone who has supported us during theyear and wish them aHappy Christmas and aHealthy and ProsperousNew Year.

If you are looking for a cat or kitten please give a call on 01692535858. Alternatively you can visit www.cats.org.uk/northwalshamfor a description and photographs of the cats before giving us a callon the above number.

If, however, you are interested in receiving help to neuter your cat/kittenplease ring 07880 256948 (to see if you are eligible for a voucher).


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We would like to wish all of our clients a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year

Christmas is coming…………..The tinsel is out, the tree is up and fairy lights are a plenty!

In the canine and feline world however, Christmas is not such a fun time. There is sometimes a lot of disruption to everyday life with more people in thehouse, some of them not very well known. The cat’s usual sleeping place on the

spare bed is suddenly unavailable and there is a great big tree in the front room!So, sometimes our pets get upset at Christmas and when you really stop to think,

it’s no surprise why. With so much sudden change, a dog or cat with an already nervousdisposition may well be tipped over the edge and start protesting with strange and somewhatunwelcome behaviours. Cats may start to urinate or ‘scent mark’ in the house, they maybecome more vocal and start picking fights with their housemates – of any species.Dogs tend to get vocal and disruptive; the tree may be used as a lavatory, after all that’swhat trees are for outside – silly humans for bringing them inside!There are things you can do to relive the stress on your pets but most of all you need toconsider them in your plans. Try to keep their routine as close to ‘normal’ as possible.Provide an alternative bed if the spare room is unavailable, maybe a crate with a blanketdraped over. The cat may insist on sleeping on top of the wardrobe for the duration of the festivities,let them, as this is where they feel comfortable with everything that is going on.

Some other tips for Christmas with animalsDon’t buy a pet as a present – so many end up as unwanted gifts and in rescue homes by New Year.Don’t feed your dog chocolate – it is toxic to dogs – they can become extremely unwell and somequantities of dark chocolate can be fatal.Provide a den or use a plug-in calming device (available from the surgery) to ease the nerves ofstressed animals when everyone arrives for Christmas.Keep routines as normal as possibleIf you are worried about your pet’s behaviour during Christmas or at any other time during the yeardo get in touch with the nurses at Sheringham for some sound advice.

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A Bit of Christmas MagicMembers of Animal Magic Dog Club were delighted when Santa took time out from his busy schedule to drop into the Christmas Show last month.The annual event raised over £600 in aid of local charity PACT Animal Sanctuary. During these difficult economic times the Sanctuary is seeing donations fall while the number of animals needing urgent help is increasing, so were over the moon at the generosity shown by club members.Animal Magic Dog Club based near North Walsham is a fun, family orientated club offering a wide range of training.

For further information on the club and classes available please call 01263 720730 or visit our web site www.animal-magix.co.ukPACT please visit their website www.pactsanctuary.org

The future of motoring has arrived in NorthNorfolk after local car retailer Crayford andAbbs Ltd was appointed to join Nissan’s expanding elite band network of specialist EV (Electric Vehicle) outlets last month.

The exciting appointment means the Bodhamdealership is now able to sell and service thegroundbreaking Nissan LEAF – the world’sbestselling 100% electric car.

It follows a period of intensive manufacturer-ledtraining for dealership staff and the appointmentof James Abbs as a dedicated Electric Vehicle Relationship Manager on hand to assist customerswith all driving and ownership queries.

And Kevin Abbs is predicting no shortage ofinterest in the stunning LEAF – the 2011 Worldand European Car of the Year – from potentialcustomers eager to experience its winningcombination of zero-emissions, ultra low running costs and effortless practicality.

A spacious and generously equipped familyhatchback, the LEAF is capable of travellingup to 109 miles on a single charge which could cost as little as £2.03 on an overnightelectricity tariff. In addition, its zero-emissionbattery-powered motor means it’s completelyexempt from road tax and the London Congestion Charge.

Meanwhile, Crayfordand Abbs Ltd willalso become a popular destinationfor existing LEAFdrivers as it has beenfitted with a high-techcharging point – partof an ever expandingnationwide network.

Kevin Abbs said:

“This is absolutely fantastic news for our business and for the region’s motorists. By becoming a Nissan specialist EV dealer wehave effectively made 100% electric motoringan affordable and practical reality for the motorists of North Norfolk”

He added: “The Nissan LEAF is an incrediblevehicle which drives and handles just like aconventionally-powered car. But the benefitsare amazing. The running costs are super lowwhile trips to the filling station and forking outfor things like road tax and congestion chargesinstantly become a thing of the past.

“Plus, of course, LEAF drivers have the added benefit of knowing they are not addingto their carbon footprint and are helping the environment.”

The Nissan LEAF is available now priced from£25,900 (including a £5,000 governmentgrant).

For more information about the NissanLEAF, or to book a test drive, visit Crayfordand Abbs’s Bodham showroom or callJames or Kevin now on 01263588160


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Mary Haynes and Madeline Hudson pulled out all the stops and won;bringing back the Brass Tray Award to Overstrand. Well done Ladies.

The walks committee met in November and drew up a varied programme of walks for 2013. On November 11th, our President, Mrs Caz Lewis represented our group and placed awreath on the villageWar Memorial at St Martins Church’s Service of Remembrance.Later inthe month we held our AGM, where the Committee and President wereelected for the forthcoming year, changes to the Constitution agreed,thanks expressed and Accounts approved. The evening was rounded off with a Birthday Cake to celebrate the group’s 29th birthday.

Activities, meetings and events for 2012 will conclude in Decemberwith a traditional Christmas Lunch. This will be cooked and served bymembers of ‘Catering with Friends’ who are part of an admirablelocalcharitywho provide people with learning difficulties with opportunitiesto work in the community.

Regular meetings (the third Wednesday each month) will recommenceon January 16th at 7.30 p.m. in the Parish Hall in The Londs; visitors arealways most welcome.

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Two Years & Going Strong at LizziesLizzie’s Fruit & Veg Shop celebrate two years and have this message; “We would like to thank all their customers for their support over the last twoyears and hope we have many more years to come. We would also like to wish all our customers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.”- Lizzie, Nigel and Gaynor.

Following popular demand after the success of this year’s event, Revival Productions aredelighted to announce that on Saturday 10 August 2013, Blickling Hall will again be playing host to a grand, British Proms spectacular with a choreographed air displayby the Grace Spitfire and a great fireworks finale. The 2013 event returns with an addedtwist – the first half will be a trip to the movies,to include a symphonic medley of James Bondthemes to celebrate 50 years of Bond, as wellas other great cinema classics including “TheWay We Were” and “My Heart Will Go On”from Titanic; the second half will be full ofProms favourites, including Rule Britannia,Jerusalem and Land of Hope & Glory. Audience participation will be heartily encouraged and it is guaranteed to be a veritable feast of great music and spectacle!Tickets are on sale now at a special price ofonly £29 (early bird discount is available until31st January 2013) – a perfect Christmas present for someone special!

Once again, it promisesto be a true celebrationof some of the greatestmusic ever written andperformed by thehighly acclaimed Sinfonia Viva orchestraand Mezzo SopranoJessica Walker, underconductor RoderickDunk. Carolyn Graceis delighted to be returning to Blicklingto further rouse the crowd with her “dancing”spitfire and the evening will conclude with afantastic fireworks display over the lake. Aswell as having FREE parking (for both coaches and cars), concert goers can bring their ownpicnics, dress for the occasion if they so wish ,soak up the atmosphere and come together tosing some anthemic favourites in the beautifulBlickling Hall setting. What better way to celebrate a history of iconic British music

and film, in the company of great friends.

Early bird tickets (£29/ticket offer ends 31 January 2013) are available online atwww.revival-productions.co.uk oryou can call the box office (from Monday 3 December) on 01263 734711; group discounts of up to 20% are also available.From 1 February, tickets will be £32 (£35 onthe night).

Last Night of the Blickling Promswith a hint of James Bond! Early bird tickets available at only £29 until 31st January 2013!!

“We’re delighted it’s becomesuch a successful annual event,and with plenty of good vantagepoints to watch the display, comeearly, we don’t want anyone to miss it,” says Firework Committee Chairman Jim Bond.

“The idea has always been tobring people up to the coast for a breath of fresh air, something to eat and drink, and a fabulousfirework display over the seafired from Cromer Pier at 5pm.

"This year, 1 January is a Tuesday, so linger longer andenjoy the evening. Cafés, pubsand restaurants will also be open,so there'll be plenty of places toget a cuppa or somethingstronger."

There will also be teas and coffees in theChurch with musical accompaniment, andmulled wine outside.

Raising over £4,000 for local good causes – and funding the following year’s display –the annual display attracts up to 8,000 people

into Cromer on New Year’s Day.

"This year’s show will be as spectacular as inprevious years. We have been planning andbuilding the show over the last few months andare hoping more than ever to produce effectsthat will light up the sea in a variety of colours,but this, as always, is all weather dependent

3pm FUN RUNWork off those NewYear’s Eve excesseswith a gentle jog alongCromer Prom – or afive minute dash ifyou’re up to it! NorthNorfolk Beach Runners are organisingtheir annual One Mile Fun Run as a curtain-raiser for thefirework display at5pm. Starting from thepier forecourt at 3pm,the run is open to allages and abilities, with categories for under 13 year-olds, 14-16year-olds, seniors andeven Fancy Dress.Registration will takeplace from 2.30pm onthe pier forecourt for afee of £1.

4.30pmTORCHLIGHTPROCESSIONAs every year sincethe first display in

2000, there will be a‘torchlight’ processionfrom the churchyard at 4.30pm, with light-sabres and

lanterns available to buy during the afternoonoutside Cromer Museum (next to the Church).Mulled wine will again be served outside the museum, with tea, coffee, and hot soupavailable in the church.

Throughout the afternoon there will also be musical entertainment in the church foreveryone to enjoy. Local cafés,pubs, shops and restaurants willalso be open, the local butcherwill be having a BBQ outside his shop from 3pm and othervendors are planning to ensurethe crowds who descend onCromer won’t go hungry. If youmade a New Year resolution tolearn to surf, the Glide SurfSchool and Cedar House SurfShop will be open from 10am to 4pm.

Please see the Town Councilwebsite (www.cromertown.org)and Facebook page (‘NewYear's Day Fireworks,

Cromer’) for a list of some of the traderswho will be participating.

“Please give generously”Donations from spectators last year raised over£9,000, which is divided between funding thefollowing year’s display and local charities.“Everyone’s aware that budgets are still tight,but we do ask people give as generously asthey can,” says Jim Bond. “Just a few coinscan make a lot of difference to local charitiesand good causes – and without everyone’s helpwe couldn’t continue the annual display.”Visitors are urged to arrive in Cromer as earlyas possible on New Year’s Day. All three towncar parks will be open. Runton Road car parkwill be charging a fixed charge of £2 per carfor all day parking from 2pm on the day. Nor-mal car park fees will apply on all other carparks.

Please note Cromer Pier will be closed from8am on New Year’s Day until after the display(7pm approx) although Tides Restaurant willbe open.

This year’s Cromer New Year Day FireworkDisplay costs over £5,000. Underwritten byCromer Town Council, money raised frombucket collections will be divided betweenlocal good causes and funding next year’s(2014) display.

Cross those fingers firmly, but since 1 Jan 2000the weather’s been kind to Cromer’s New YearDay Firework Display. “We’ve had some wetyears, and a few chilly ones,” says Jim Bond.“Fortunately we’ve never had a really strongwind which could seriously affect a displayfrom the pier.” Any last minute changes to theevent will be announced on local radio, via theFacebook page (‘New Year's Day Fireworks,Cromer’) and twitter (North_lodge_cromer).

See page 23 for an idea of how the day pans out forthe Firework Team

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEARTO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS


Cromer’s New Year’s Day Firework DisplayAll eyes will be on the skies above Cromer Pier at 5pm on 1 January 2013for the traditional New Year’s Day Firework display, and organisers hope as many people as possible will again come to Cromer for the day – buturge them not to leave it until the last minute to come to Cromer.

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Jody Cundy, who has won gold medals inswimming and cycling, was the guest of honour and opened the academy’s refurbishedgym and dance studio - unveiling a plaque inside the facility.

Visitors and award winners also saw the studioin use as student Laura Barron, current BritishSchools Gymnast champion showed off herrhythmic gymnastics skills.

After the event, guests were invited to attendthe Headteacher’s drinks reception prior to the awards ceremony where Jody was guestspeaker along with North Norfolk MP NormanLamb.

At the awards ceremony, Headteacher PennyBignell, who took over when Cromer High became at academy in September 2011, played“Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen and urgedsuccessful students to “not stop” in their questto be the best that they could be.

She added: “And this is just the beginning.Don’t stop you now. Tonight shows you havetaken the first steps towards bigger and bettersuccesses. For some it will be gaining yourGCSEs, A-levels, university places and fantastic careers for everyone.”

Ex Year 11 students were invited along for theevening and were presented with their GCSECertificates along with Subject and Special

Prizes for individuals.

The academy’s U16 football and

badminton teams were also celebrated afterachieving the best success for many years bybecoming County finalists in football andCounty Champions in badminton.

Visitors and students, almost 600 in total, alsolistened to musical performances by currentpupils, and a closing address by the academy’shead boy and head girl.

Ben Bumphrey - PE Award and Geography Fieldwork Cup

Chloe Guthrie and Ellie ReadHistory Award and Art Award (respectively)

Cromer Academy Awards Evening

SUBJECT AWARDSArt & Design .......................................Ellie Read Food Technology..................................Alyssa WatersonGraphics Technology ...........................Seb ElsEnglish Language.................................Ashley Taylor English Literature.................................Layla HosseinyHarold Hems Cup for Mathematics .....Will Crowe School Drama Mask Award..................Charlotte Richmond German .................................................Emma Austin French...................................................Rhianne CraskeSpanish .................................................Emma Thompson Music....................................................Rhianne CraskeHistory..................................................Chloe GuthrieGeography ............................................Maddy Young Philosophy............................................Rose Anne-LeeICT .......................................................Emma AustinScience .................................................Charlotte Richmond Boys Physical Education......................Ben BumphreyGirls Physical Education ......................Ashley Taylor

A Paralympic hero gave a motivational speech for Cromer Academy’s students at their annual awards event last month.

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He has just come out of Phantom of the Opera,is currently starring in Billy Elliot and will appear with Russell Crowe in January’s bigscreen sensation Les Misérables.

But Killian Donnelly says what he is mostlooking forward to at the moment is Jack andthe Beanstalk at the Sheringham Little Theatre.It was back in June that the Irish performer waspersuaded to write and direct the seasonalshow for the Norfolk town’s venue, when theatre director Debbie Thompson’s 14 year-old daughter Katie contacted him via Twitter.

“I love doing panto – coming up with the stories and writing the sketches,” he admits. “I was so pleased when Katie asked me if Iwould be involved. I was excited to be takingmy work to such an intimate venue and I hadnever been to Norfolk before.”

Katie, a pupil at Sheringham High, had beenfollowing Killian on Twitter since seeing himstar as Raoul in hit musical Phantom of theOpera, at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Haymarket.And, to her surprise, he responded to her suggestion and sent her mother a script for Jack and the Beanstalk.

Originally, says Killian, 28, the plan was that he would direct the entire show but now aco-director, Damien Douglas, has been broughtin to help out. “I was really looking forward todoing the whole thing but was then offered therole of Billy’s older brother Tony, in Billy

Elliot,” he explains. “I realised I would not beable to dedicate as much time as I had hoped tothe panto so this seemed a good solution.”

Killian, who comes from Kilmessan, in CountyMeath, Ireland, joined West End show LesMisérables as “a swing” (a cast member who isalways ready to substitute a number of minorroles) but quickly won more major parts in theproduction. He then moved into Phantom andwon roles in television shows including TheLast Furlong and The Tudors.

“I started in Billy Elliot in November and amfinding Tony a great part to play,” he says. “Heis a very driven character, who, unlike Billy, issimilar to his dad – and doesn’t understandwhy his brother is into ballet.”

But, says Killian, 2012 has also been an exciting year for him as he has been filming for the new Les Misérables movie, whichopens in January, and stars Hugh Jackman,Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Sacha BaronCohen and Helena Bonham Carter.

“I play Combeferre, one of the students at theABC Café,” he explains. “I spent two monthsof the summer filming and I loved workingwith Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe. Theywere both so down to earth. I had to get into a fight with Russell Crowe’s character, whichwas great fun.”

Killian says he likes to “put his fingers into

a lot of different pies” but stresses panto remains a passion.

“It is such a joy to do something like a pantomime and to be able to take it to childrenin Norfolk at Christmas. There really is something quite magical about it all.”

*Jack and the Beanstalk runs at Sheringham Little Theatre from Wednesday, December 5 to Saturday, January 5. For more information or for tickets call 01263 822347 or visit www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com.

West End Star Comes East

Christmas 2012It is almost the end of 2012

What a great year it has been.We celebrated the Diamond Jubilee,Cheering our wonderful Queen.

Next came the OlympicsAnd Paralympics

Such expertise had to be seen.So we thank God for his goodness

As we decorate our tree.I have placed an angel on the top

It shines out for all to see.I will never forget 2012

Such an exciting year for me.

Diane Berthelot

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CROMER FLOWER CLUBAdele Kent was our demonstrator last month, her title being ‘Well Heeled’. Using a different pair of shoes or wellingtons Adele created interesting designs with lovely flowers and foliage.

Adele judged our competition entitled ‘In a Shoe’ and she was amazedat the innovative designs created using just a shoe.

Best in show was Jenny Pawson.

Visitors are always welcome at our meetings.

NWACTAis your community transport provider - we've been operating for a dozenyears, previously accommodated in the old ARP building on North Walsham's New Road car-park. We've now taken over the offices previously occupied upstairs by North Walsham Town Council in theCouncil Building opposite the Post Office. At the front door, there is abuzzer, so if you want to visit us and can't manage the stairs we willcome down to you. We now have the extra space we need to organiseour ever-increasing activity, and much greater comfort. We share thebuilding with the Town Council (with its public information point) andwith Crossroads. You can phone us as usual, on 01692 500840 or 01263 839009, or email us at [email protected]

We now not only serve North Walsham and the surrounding villages, but also much of North Norfolk having spread both North to the coastand West, to Holt and beyond. Both in our traditional area and as we expand, we are keen to hear from you in your local communities abouthow we can help you to get about more easily. We run regular journeysfor shopping and other services and facilities, are available to takegroups to their regular social activities, or special groups, or on occasional excursions, and we also run a service to medical appointments where there is not an existing service. We can transportanyone, in any age-group, who is unable to provide their own or whocannot access a service provided by someone else. If you have anyunmet needs or have any ideas about anything you and your friendswould like to do, just let us know.

The North Norfolk Classic Vehicle Clubsupports the ‘Foodbank’Having enjoyed a festive Lunch at The Links Country Park Hotel themembers supported a raffle with prizes donated by “Dawn Fresh” “The Links” and others.

Sufficient money was raised to enable the Club to purchase over £180worth of Fray Bentos Pies and Puddings and other tinned meat productswhich the Sheringham and Cromer “Foodbank” coordinator KevinWillimott indicated were needed to supplement the other generous donations which had been made by local people and firms.

The picture shows Club Secretary Roy Beckley leaving local Wholesaler Bookers with his trolley loaded with almost 100 items.

The North Norfolk Classic Vehicle Club, formed 6 years ago now has220 members owning over 500 “classic, collectable, interesting and unusual” vehicles spanning 100 years from a 1909 Stanley steam car to a 2009 Aston Martin DBS. The Club has raised upwards of £20,000for local charities including East Anglian Air Ambulance, Break, StableDoor, About With Friends , Help for Heroes and many others.

For details of the Club call Roy Beckley on 01263 837619 or visit the Club website www.nncvc.org.uk You do not have to own a vehicle to join and the Club has a specialmembership deal at £10 for “Next Generation’ members aged under 25.


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Students of Cromer Academy, led by the EcoTeam, took part in SwitchOff Fortnight from 19- 30 November.During this time, the EcoTeam led a very informative and thought provoking assemblyfor the whole school and patrolled corridors, ensuring that staff and students had remembered to ‘Switch Off’ any electrical items in their classroom and around theschool which were not being used. The results were positive with many classroomsscoring very highly on the EcoTeam’s audit sheet. During the weekly SMSC activity,members of forms were encouraged to make a personal pledge to switch something off at home when they are not using it.

On 28 November, the heating was switched off and students were allowed to wearscarves, coats and hats in lessons to raise awareness of the need to conserve energy.Many students were shocked at how warm the school was! One year 8 student said: “I can’t believe how energy efficient the Academy is. I’m sitting here in my shirt, lovely and warm in the middle of winter, with no heating on. It’s great!”

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........ and Switches on toSwitching On tooCromer Academy student Natasha Smith, one of the Olympic torchbearers in the summer, and the winners ofthe Christmas poster competition, were on hand to turn on the town’s Christmas lights this year.A rainy day it may have been but not for the evening’s festivities. that did not prevent everyone from havinga good time with the street entertainers and at the many Christmas stalls at the Parish Hall and along ChurchStreet and the High Street. There were carols too from Reverend David Court backed by the Salvation ArmyBrass Band.Chairman of Cromer Voluntary Entertainments Organisation Tony Shipp commented, “I’m sure you wouldlike me to say a big thank you to the team who spent so many weeks putting up the Christmas lights. We alsohave the crab-pot tree, so a big thank you to John Davies and our local fishermen who gathered 150 pots tomake it.”And the crab-pot tree? Well, you either like it or you don’t, but for sure it is different and appropriate for thetown. One thing is for sure it’s not the only one - Provincetown, Cape Cod Massachusetts was apparently theinspiration for Cromer’s fishermen. A fun year for Natasha Smith

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Bernard has recently posthumously regainedmedia attention, by leaving his English andFrench estates in such a way that led to somebig legal battles between his adopted childrenand his mistress. Limited space requires me tosimplify the facts.

The dispute arose over Bernard leaving hisFrench villa (with a value of Euro 15,000,000)to Odile, his mistress of 20 years. French succession law imposes ‘forced heirship’, (i.e. you are restricted as to whom you canleave your assets). The French rules requiredBernard to give 75% of his French assets to hischildren and he was only free to leave Odile

25%. Three of his four children insisted on exercising their rights, and on that basis, Odilecould only have a 44% share of the villa. Thosechildren (who had received substantial assetsfrom their father during his lifetime) alsobrought a claim that the English estate shoulddischarge their liability for French inheritancetax on the villa. It is worth mentioning as partof the wider picture that the son who agreedthat Odile could take his share of the Frenchvilla had received his father’s residuary estateworth £40,000,000.

There was abundant evidence that Bernardknew that he was required under Frenchforced- heirship rules to benefit his children by his French estate; but, there was also goodevidence that he did not intend that his Englishestate should bear the tax on his French estate.The French succession rules were applied to the villa and the children received their enforced share; however, under English law the children had to pay the tax on their Frenchinheritance from their own resources as theywere unsuccessful in disputing the EnglishWill. It was quite clear that Bernard had neverwanted his children to benefit further from his

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Felbrigg HallThis December (Friday 14th, Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th December 11am-2.30pm last entry 2pm) Felbrigg Hall’s popular Christmas event is taking a nostalgic trip back to the early 1940s. With the help of the Civil Defendersre-enactment group and Felbrigg’s volunteers, the Hall will be brought to life tocelebrate a wartime Christmas. Members of the Home Guard will be carryingout exercises in the grounds and vintage vehicles will be on display.

The Felbrigg Hall volunteer choir will be performing popular numbers from theperiod along with traditional Christmas carols. The ground floor rooms of the Hall will be decorated for a Christmas in 1940s wartime style. As you walkaround the house, marvel at the determination to celebrate Christmas, despitethe hardships of life on the Home Front.

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Cuts to the ambulance fleet in north Norfolk should be overturned afterthe ambulance service failed to reach vital targets for another month,North Norfolk Labour Party has argued.

The local Labour party, which created the Act on Ambulances petitionwith over 8000 signatures, was assured by the East of England Ambulance that if demand continued to increase and response timeswere not addressed in the rota shake-up they would request more funding to ensure all cuts are overturned in north Norfolk.

However, it was revealed in November that the ambulance service innorth Norfolk had failed to reach the A8 target to reach at least 75pc ofmost serious calls within 8 minutes, and fewer than a quarter of Norfolkstroke victims had reached hospital within the 60 minute guidelines.

“These figures confirm what we have been hearing on the ground from

patients who have suffered from long waits for an ambulance," saidDenise Burke of North Norfolk Labour Party. “They highlight the pressure the ambulance service is under with the £50m of governmentcuts they have to make. The data also shows that even before these cutswere made the ambulance service did not have enough resource to copewith an aging population and increasing demand in north Norfolk.”

The local Labour Party has also been campaigning for MP and HealthMinister Norman Lamb to drop his support for cutting ambulance funding. They recently handed in a petition signed by hundreds of constituents urging him to rethink.

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MIDNIGHT MASS at Our Lady of Refuge, Cromer at 9pm (Carols from 8.30pm);

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MASS OF THE DAWN at Our Lady of Refuge, Cromer at 9am; MASS OF THE DAY at St Joseph’s, Sheringham at 10.30am.

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MASS at Our Lady of Refuge, Cromer at 9amFEAST OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST

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The day’s work starts at 8am on New Year’sDay when Clive Casburn’s team from PremiereFireworks pull up at the Pier forecourt to unload two vans worth of fireworks anddoesn’t end until counting the collection is complete, often not until 8pm.

Clive said “we are looking forward to building,what has become for us, one of the most interesting of our annual displays. The pier,as well as presenting problems has proved a marvellous setting, to enhance our material.

By rigging the whole length of the pier theshow can be seen all along the shoreline. Also, by suspending material from the pier, itadds another dimension to the display. The useof aquatic fireworks, surprises the audienceevery year. The reflections of the fireworksboth in the sea and wet sand create a really unbelievable atmosphere”.

“We take great pride in firing this show, whichhelps in bringing a real celebration to the townand North Norfolk, to welcome in the NewYear.”

Fortified only by mince pies and mulled wine,the band of collectors have to separate, bag upand count the takings in their buckets. As oneregular says, “anyone who’s ever had to countcoins will know it’s a dirty job but someone’sgot to do it.”

I’m sure we readers will agree with us thateverybody involved in the New Year’s DayFirework Display does a really good job andjoin with us in offering our thanks.

Pupil worries about speeding outside schoolNorman Lamb MP has written to Norfolk County Council about speeding in Gresham village following an email from a young constituent.

Eleanor Bailey, a Year 6 pupil in Kingfisher class at Gresham villageschool, emailed the MP because of her worries about speeding cars outside the school. She wants to see a 20mph limit both outside theschool and in the far end of the village on the way to Cromer.

Every day in the UK, 19 adults and seven children are knocked downand killed or seriously hurt when on foot or bike. Road safety charityBrake is campaigning for local authorities to make 20mph speed limitsthe norm across built-up areas and for drivers to slow down near schoolsand shops. In a national hands-up survey conducted in schools, Brakefound that 74% of pupils in East Anglia thought that drivers should goslower around their school or home.

In her email Eleanor said “I am a year 6 pupil in Kingfisher class (yrs 4, 5, 6) in Gresham village school. I am taking some of my sparetime at home to write to you about the speed limits outside the school. It should be 20mph and regular speed checks around there. As well there should be 20mph around the corner in the far end of the village on the way to Cromer!”

Commenting, her father Arthur said “It is no good saying sorry afterwards; a slight delay will not cause you any problems, but it can save a child’s life.”

Norman Lamb MP said “I commend Eleanor for raising the question ofsafety around her school. I strongly support the case for 20mph limits,as a matter of course, outside schools. This seems to me to be a verysensible standard principle. Walking and cycling are excellent ways tostay healthy and active so it is a shame that fears about road safety putpeople off.”

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The Norfolk Pigeon Loft ran a great fun festive competition,to decorate and accessories a paper template of a Gingerbread person. Entrants then had to name their gingerbread person and write its story, reports Carla Marfleet.

Donna from the Norfolk Pigeon Loft asked Eddie Bushell, Lead malevocalist of the Christmas Seaside Special at Cromer pier, to judge theentries and chose a first, second and third place. Eddie was amazed at all the wonderful 35 gingerbread people on show, which were lookingbeautifully festive set out in front of the huge Christmas tree in the pavilion theatre bar on the pier.

Donna said, "I cannot believe the enthusiasm and creativity of the entrants. There was such a variety of ideas, some inspired by the festiveseason, like Santas, snowmen and wintery looks. Some decorated with

buttons, beads, ribbonsand feathers. there wasa gingerbread chef,complete with recipebook, and gingerbreadqueen, even a gingerbread mermaid!"

After some hard deliberation, Eddiemanaged to completethe very difficult task ofpicking the winners. inthird place was Phoebe Muirhead, aged 9 from Cromer with her beautiful gingerbread lady, called GingerBelle the Christmas Fairy.

Second place went to Hazel, aged 17 from Mundesley, hers was calledGingerbread Lake, and was inspired by the ballet Swan Lake. The gingerbread ballerina was in a white dress on one side as the WhiteSwan from the story, turn it over and the other side was in a black dress as the Black Swan.

The winner went to Nicole Copeman-Brown, aged 6 from Holt. Her gingerbread man was called Mr Ginger Snowman and was a fluffy cotton wool snowman complete with a mini hand knitted scarf! Nicole had written a story about her ginger snowman, telling of how a gingerbread boy made him in the snow and he was brought to life by magic and helped Santa and his elves with delivering the Christmaspresents and then the all had cocoa!

These clever and creative winners received goody bags ranging from£10 to £20 from the Norfolk Pigeon Loft, which is a great place for thatperfect fashion accessory Christmas gift.

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“Quiz & Chips” at The Morley Club and areplanning to hold another in the New Year. On 27 November the Lions held a CharityDarts Competition in aid of Nelson’s Journey(a charity for bereaved children) and otherLions charities. On Remembrance Sunday the Lions laid poppy wreaths at the war memorials inCromer, Sheringham and Holt. At present the members are preparing Christmas Hampers for needy families. Mostof the items for the hampers have been kindlydonated by local shops and supermarkets. The Lions will have a Christmas tree at theChristmas Tree Festival which is being held atSt.Andrew’s Church, Sheringham 13th - 18thDecember and will also be carrying out a street

collection in Sheringham laterin December. Again all theproceeds from these two eventsare in aid of Nelson’s Journeyand other Lions charities.Please feel free to come and say hello. If you would like to know more about theLions or would be interested in coming alongto a meeting (meetings held on second andfourth Tuesday of every month at The MorleyClub, Sheringham) please contact Hazel or Brian on 01263 821276 or email [email protected]

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The Co-operative Travel store in Cromer is once again seeking donations of Christmas gifts to fill its 'Santa's Suitcase' in aid of northNorfolk-based charity, Break, following an overwhelming response lastyear.

For the eighth year running, staff at the High Street store are collectingsuitable, unwrapped gifts from customers to create a bulging suitcasefull of presents for the charity. It will then hand over the festive haul toBreak on Friday 21st December. Those wishing to donate are asked tojust pop into the store with their gifts over the next week.

The appeal follows an overwhelming response from customers and localresidents last year, with the branch taking in enough donations to fill six

suitcases. One generous couple spent £100 at Argos on toys for thecause, and many customers collected attractively packaged toiletries.Sam Antoniades-Cork, Manager at the Cromer branch comments “We were truly stunned by the response to Santa’s Suitcase last year, and Break were over the moon with the kindness and generosity of ourcustomers and local residents. We are very pleased to be supportingBreak for the fourth year running; any donations will be gratefully received and will go to a very good home.”

Now in its ninth year, ‘Santa’s Suitcase’ is a network-wide initiative ofthe Co-operative Travel, which the majority of its 300 stores across thecountry undertake each Christmas in aid of a local charity of theirchoice.

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Choice of set meal £6.75 or £7.25Set meal of your choice (6 different dishes) £10.95

Tel: 01692 404031 / 404071

AL-HAQQ’S KITCHENTandoori Indian Takeaway

NORTH NORFOLK FENCINGYour Local Fencing Contractor

All aspects of fencing undertaken*Picket *Close Board *Post & Rail*Concrete Posts & Gravel BoardsTrees and Hedges Removed

*FULL REPAIR SERVICE AVAILABLE*Very competitive prices - FREE ESTIMATES

Covering all areas throughout Norfolk01263 726955 or 07780 853221

[email protected] Church Close Trunch NR28 0PT

NORTH NORFOLK BIN CLEANINGA new wheelie bin cleaning service is starting

in your local areaSo for a fresh clean bin please call us on:

Make your wheelie bin happyfor just £3.00

NORFOLK VALET

www.norfolk-valet.co.uk

TRISSIE FARROW01263 588848DRESS MAKINGALTERATIONS

SOFT FURNISHINGSBRIDAL WEAR

TO ADVERTISE HEREPLEASE CONTACT PETE ON

07818 653720OR EMAIL

[email protected]

Down to Earth ElectricalBilly Kelly

For all your electrical needswith a down to earth service

FREE ESTIMATESRewires - TestingFault Finding - Extra Sockets

All building,decorating &

garden maintenanceservices

01263 761905 or 07917 809237Call for a free estimate - no obligation

[email protected]

Retired British Telecom engineerwith 36 years experience,

offers a provision and repair service.Domestic and business.

No job too small.Local friendly service.

Reasonable rates.Telephone John on 01692 400912

All building work,property maintenance,

& Landscape gardening

Services Guide

TEL: 01692 406272

GRIFFINAUTOMOTIVE

R BELL TREE SERVICESNPTC Qualified and Insured Tree Surgeons

n 5 Million Public Liabilityn All Domestic and Commercial Workn All Aspects of Tree Work Undertakenn 24hr Emergency Servicen Large Tree Specialistsn Hedge Trimming & Stump Grindingn Chipper Hire / Tracked Access Platform Hiren Supplier Of Firewood And Woodchipn Free QuotationsCall us on FREEPHONE 0800 7831680

Or Tel/Fax: 01692 409080, Mob: 07818 418447Visit us at www.rbelltreeservices.co.uk

14 Birch Close, North Walsham, Norfolk NR28 0UD

PLASTERERFriendly & Reliable

ServiceTel: Tony - 01263 731104or Simon - 01692 536460

mobile - 07710 680547

Accredited to Worcester Bosch/ 5&10 Yr WarrantiesBoilers/Fires/Cookers/Water HeatersServicing/Maintenance/BreakdownsFull Bathroom Installations & Tiling

Grants Available10% OAP DiscountAll Work Guaranteed

SHERINGHAM ROOFINGAll aspects of Pitched Roofing

Slating, Tiling, Re-Tiling & New RoofsLeadwork, Guttering + UPVc Fascia WorksPROPERTY MAINTENANCE Inside & Out

No job too big or smallContact Paul on 01263 825555

Mobile: 07974 72909859 Priory Close, Beeston Regis, Sheringham NR26 8SL

computer-assist

the name you can trustfree pick-up within a 5 mile radius

* New & Refurbished Systems & Laptops* internet & email problems* System Repairs & Upgrades* Large Stocks on Inks and Components* Genuine OAP 10% Discount on Repairscall - 01692 40 30 60

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CHAPS DECORATORSComplete Decorating Service

Martin Rodwell20 years experience

Call 07817 73036101263 514650 or 01603 [email protected]

Professional and Reliable Service

MARSHALL BUILDERSExtensions - Conversions - Renovations

Kitchens - Bathrooms - RoofingFor all your building needs!For a FREE quotation call

07949 158586

SELF DRIVE HIRECARS - VANS - LUTONS - 7 SEATERS

DAILY - WEEKLY - LONG TERM HIRE

For Details Call01692 406113

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEKLyngate Industrial Estate, North Walsham, NR28 0BD

Need a Reliable Electrician? ‐ Call

Fully Quaified & Insured

Shortage of Sockets? ‐ Call

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HAMLYN PEST CONTROL

Member

Rat, Mouse, Wasp & Insect Treatmentfor all Domestic and Retail Premises -at VERY COMPETITIVE RATES

For a Professional, Friendly Service

Call on 01263 860112(or 01263 861587)www.hamlynnorfolk.co.uk

2013 - New increased circulation of 18,000 deliveredthrough the letterbox and selected pick-up points every fortnight

covering an area of North Norfolk from North Walsham to Cromer to Sheringhamand beyond it makes good sense to advertise with

Rose V i l la Publ icat ionsCall Pete on 07818 653720

to see how we can promote your business

G. R. JenkinsCarpentry and Garden Maintenance

New and old building work undertaken25 years experience.

Fully insured ~ Competitive rates.Free estimates with special rates for OAP's.

No job too small.Tel: 01263 514818

Mobile: 07928 816 456

Services Guide


COLOURNOW AVAILABLE HEREcall PETEON07818 653720

FreeAds restricted to

ONE submission of 30 WORDS maximum PER ISSUEANY EXCEEDING THIS LIMIT WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY REJECTED

Your FreeAds can be left for collection at PhotoworX or emailed to [email protected] (NOT THE EDITOR PLEASE)

Continued from Page 10Cream leather modern style sofa andmatching reclining chair approx 4 years oldsofa in immaculate condition(170mm long)some wear to one panel of chair £60 Tel01692 404714V-Smile Pocket + game £10. V-Smile TVLearning system with games £10. V-Smiledrawing pad art studio £10. V-Smile smartkeys £10. Assorted V-Smile games £2each Tel 07971 359108Microscope Brunel SP20 with aluminumpadded carry case ideal gift for student orfish keeper as new £75ono. Aquariumequipment unused and in original boxesHailer air pump ACO-9901 in sealed box£5, Aquatherm 100w heater thermostat forup to 15 gallon tank £5 boxed. Tel 01263513219Brand new tyre plus wheel size 175/65R14 fits Ford Fiesta. Also jack and handlestill wrap also unused cost £170 asking£100. Tel 01692 407857

Golf clubs by Wilson 13 clubs and 2 put-ters complete with bag all in good condition£25 Tel 01692 403174Futon excellent condition wooden baseand arms dark green corduroy upholstery£90. Also curtains new and used. Tel01263 824330Horn Cabinet to store anduse sewing machine and overlocker plusstorage for threads and notions light oakcolour. size when closed W40" D17.5"H30" when fully open overall measurementW65.5" D34.5" H29" excellent conditionone careful owner £300.Tel 01263 7116802 large cream sofas all covers are detach-able and washable good condition £75each Tel 01263 825849 or 07789 633676Aria pro 11 electric guitar lead/rhythm £100no offers also hard case £50 if required Tel01692 651406Nearly new tri-walker with a bag £25ono.Tel 01263 821633 or 07880 586514Pro Fitness rowing machine & gym hardlyused £50 with DVD Argos cat no 9237300Tel 01263 516976 Apple iMac G5 com-

puter with keyboard and mouse vgc withseveral extra items of software £150. Elec-tric Golf Trolley Powerbug Sport withnearly new battery plus charger vgc£100ono. Clix Tripod £15. Velbon 3 way tri-pod head and quick release plate hardlyused £15. Tel 01263 821297Pedestal oval dining table with 4 matchingchairs extends and seats 6 dark wood fin-ish good condition £55 Tel Sam 01692407501 after 6pmTravel cot £20. Cot with mattress £20. Highchair £10. Stair gate £5. 3 wheel babybuggy with accessories including carry cot£40. Tel 01263 519405Celebrity electric riser recliner leather chairdual motor petite size lifts you to a stand-ing position Very good condition £275 Tel01263 732620Free to collect National Geographic maga-zines a collection of 240 vgc. Miscella-neous books including DIY Dictionary TateGallery all free to a good home. Tel 01263825849 or 07789 633676.

Golf shoes size 10 high tec brown andblack new and unused spikes and softstuds £15. Golf gloves 2 pairs Golden Bearall weather left hand [right handed player]size xl new and unused. £5 the two. Tel01263 824409Teddy bear making equipment fur felt bootbutton eyes cotton joints patterns booksetc £60 or will separate Tel 01263 579365Free standing Prestige stainless steel gascooker double oven and grill gwo £50onoTel 01263 512930Limited edition newly framed print of ‘Les-son Time’ by Margaret Tarrant rare size of21” x 24” ideal for baby/child’s nursery£75ono Tel 01263 822678Bosch slimlinefreestanding dishwasher good workingorder £30 Tel: 07810 677952Chinese rug - genuine heavy weight size6` 6`` plus fringes X 4` 0``pink backgroundwith flowers £65 Tel 01263 821292Leaf blower/vacuum as new £25ono. Foldup single guest bed £20ono. Tel 01263511363

*NEW COMPETITION*WIN WITH THE CROMER TIMES & THE MACKENZIE HOTELS

We are offering all our readers the chance to win Lunch for two at any of the Mackenzie Hotels - a great meal guaranteed.All you need to do is answer this simple question ...

HOW MUCH IS A FAMILy LEISURE PASS AT MACKENZIE’S HOTELS?Get your answer to the Links by January 5th 2013

Email your answer to: [email protected], or write to "December Lunch at Mackenzies" c/o Links Links Country Park Hotel, West Runton, Cromer, Norfolk NR27 9QH.

The first correct answer drawn at random by the Links will win lunch for two at any of the three Mackenzie Hotels. Rules - Free to enter. One entry only per household,entrants must be over 18. The winner will be published in the next available Cromer Times after the draw. No cash alternative. Mackenzie’s decision is final.

All advertisements are accepted in good faith and the Publishers are in no way responsible for any faulty or misrepresented goods.FreeAds are printed on a first come - first served basis and Publication cannot be guaranteed


As a community focused, family ownedoperator Sanders Coaches, based in NorthNorfolk want to tell everyone about theirsuccess. Now they’re stepping it up a gearand want everyone to join them either ontwitter, or by subscribing to email alertson their website.

By subscribing to twitter, or email alerts peopleare able to keep up to date with the latest newsdirect from the companies local headquarters,and any delays which passengers may face.Managing Director Charles Sanders says “Like any business, we face many challenges;however we also see ourselves as a major artery in the local community, enabling a largenumber of people to either take social visits, or commute. This is one of the reasons to oursuccess”. Charles then went on to mention how he would love to hear from the local community, and encourages his customers, Oldand New to contact his dedicated workforce at

the companies head office, either by telephoneor email. Contact details can be found below.

A crucial part of their business model now includes words such as transparency, socialmobility, accessibility, sustainability and socialresponsibility. Which is why they raised a massive £899 to support Nick Conrad of Radio Norfolkstriathlon challenge, for Children in Need.

Initiatives such as this will become increasingly frequent,as a way of paying tribute to the NorthNorfolk population for remaining loyal to theirlocal independent operator. The companyfaces many challengeswithin the day to day

operations of their business, providing a lifeline to local people and connectionsthroughout North Norfolk, also providing employment opportunities and training forlocal people.

Now they’re calling out to the population ofNorth Norfolk to join them both on twitter, on their website and of course on board their regular services throughout the festive periodand beyond.

Sanders Alert

There’s something for everyone this Christmas at Sanders Coaches


People working full time on the minimumwage will have seen their income tax bill cut in half. Raising the personal allowance was a flagship Liberal Democrat manifesto commitment.

In Norfolk, 34,040 people have been lifted outof tax altogether since 2010. 312,300 people inthe county will get a tax cut from April nextyear.

North Norfolk MP Norman Lamb welcomedthe Chancellor’s Autumn Statement which alsoincluded measures to tackle tax avoidance andevasion, extra spending for transport, skills andschools, and cancelling January’s planned increase in fuel duty.

Commenting, North Norfolk MP NormanLamb said: “My priority, and the priority of the Liberal Democrats, is to ensure that thewealthiest pay their fair share and to help theordinary families who need it most. The measures announced today reflect that

commitment: cutting income tax for those on low and middle incomes, cancelling theplanned fuel duty rise and increasing the basic state pension by 2.5% in line with thecommitment to the triple lock, a Lib Dem manifesto commitment. At the same time, theCoalition Government is clamping down ontax evasion and introducing the first ever General Anti-Abuse Rule – something Labournever did in their thirteen years in power. It isclear that we still have a long way to go to fixour damaged economy, but we are on the righttrack.”

The Chancellor also announced reforms to the last government’s controversial Private Finance Initiative, which locked some schools,hospitals and Government buildings into poor value contracts, at great expense to thetaxpayer.

The Norfolk & Norwich University Hospitalwas one of the first NHS hospitals to be builtunder the PFI scheme. The contract was

renegotiated just three years after it was firstsigned and costs local taxpayers £37.7m foreach of the 35 years of the contract.

The new Private Finance 2 (PF2) model will help secure better value by allowing thetaxpayer to take a share in projects. The newsystem will also be more transparent, requiringprojects to publish financial performance figures every year. Existing PFI deals havebeen renegotiated and £2.5bn of savings made.

Commenting, Norman Lamb said:

“The announcement on PFI is really significant. The last Labour government were utterly careless with taxpayers’ money,spending vast sums on these poor value contracts.

“PF2 will ensure that the taxpayer shares in the profits from these projects. In the past, theproceeds simply lined the pockets of privatecontractors.”

Changes to the personal tax allowance announced in today’s AutumnStatement will mean that by April, income tax bills will have been cut by £600 a year.

Budget special£600 tax cut for working familiesFuel Duty raise scrapped


is a Walsingham based charity and we have been working with abandoned and vulnerable children and young people in Romania

since 1991, after the fall of the Caucescu Regime. Over the past 21 years together with the local population and government, FARA has been assisting hundreds of children and young people, many of them with mental and physical disabilities, forgotten and locked away in horrible state

institutions, often living a life of daily abuse. We’ve grown into an organisation of excellence, developing innovative programmes to ensure that these marginalised children and young people are able to live a dignifying life and accepted in their own community.In our two family-style homes we give abandoned children a warm nest and a future to look forward to. We recover young people with intellectual disabilities from state institutions in three residential centres and integrate them into society where they are able to look after themselves and go to work. In

three community based day centres our UK trained staff assist children with mental and physical disabilities and their families with special education and therapy to enable them to be included in their local community. And we feed 140 primary school children who live in extreme poverty on a daily basis which prevents them from dropping out of school and prepares them for a better life out of poverty.Unfortunately, FARA is still very dependent on funds raised in the UK. Our 50 shops in London and Norfolk (Holt) raise the majority of our funds. Romania is the second poorest country in Europe and the economic crisis has hit the country very badly. In the future we want the Romanian government will take more and more responsibility for its vulnerable children and young people and we are hopeful that this will be possible once the economic climate has improved. But until that time has arrived we need your support. Please help us to help our children and young people, they still need us. You can help us in many different ways; you can visit our FARA Charity Kids Shop in Holt (9 Fish Hill,

children or donate to our Christmas Appeal onwww.justgiving.com/FARA-ChristmasAppeal2012 . Your money is wisely spent; only 8% of our budget goes to overhead which means thatfrom every pound we receive, 92 pence goes directly to Romania. For more information please visit our website www.faracharity.org.FARA Charity, 51 High Street, Walsingham, Norfolk, NR22 6BZ, tel: 01328 82144 Email: [email protected]

www.faracharityshops.org

A charity shop, stocked with great bargains; children’s clothes,

toys, books and equipment!

Address: 9 Fish Hill, Holt,Norfolk, NR25 6BDtel: 01263 715559

All donations and volunteersvery welcome!

Christmas is nearly here and I am delighted to report that we are almostfully booked for Christmas Day Lunch.Our party nights are doing well and we are pleased with the commentsthat we have received from our guests.New Years Eve is going to be a busy night our New Years Eve 6 CourseDinner is proofing very popular so my advise is to book as soon as pos-sible..But before then we have our annual Christmas Sing-along on Sun-day 16th December at 7pm followed by our Christmas Quiz. It’s a greatevening with pub regulars and villagers coming together to sing a host ofChristmas songs lead by Claire and Will Reynolds . Enjoy a glass ofWhite Horse Mulled Wine and a Mince Pie. or try your luck with ourtombola all in aid of our Charity of the Year EACH. On the 22ndDecember Norwich band Knight Moves make a welcome return for anevening of music in the bar. On New Years Eve the superb AudioJunkies will be seeing in the New Year playing live in the bar from 9pmuntil late so if you want to see 2013 in style then the White Horse is theplace to be. Looking ahead we will be thinking about our Valentinesnight and no doubt having a few food offers to tempt our customer

during January and February sokeep reading the Cromer Times tofind out more. Finally may I on be-half of all the staff and manage-ment at the White Horse wisheveryone a Merry Christmas and aHappy and Prosperous New Year.

Nathan’s recipe for Cranberry SauceIngredients - 400g Fresh Cranberries - 240g Caster Sugar - 3 tbspCherry Brandy 75ml Water - 3 Bay Leaves - Lemon Juice (optional)MethodPlace all the ingredients in a nonstick pan and simmer on a low heatuntil the sauce thickens. Continue cooking until the Cranberries start toburst. If you find the sauce too sweet add a squeeze of lemon juice.Allow to cool and serve as required. Will keep for one month in a fridge.Telephone: 01263 579237 www. whitehorseoverstrand.co.uk

CLEANINGSERVICESFRIENDLY RELIABLE SERVICE

TEL: 01692 404687 OR: 07776 216659

• CARPETS AND UPHOLSTERY

• DOMESTIC CLEANING

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• STATIC HOMES & CARAVANS EXTERIOR CLEANING

• WINDOWS & CONSERVATORIES

• PATIOS, DRIVEWAYS AND DECKING

• CLADDING CLEANING

Competitive Rates & Free Quotes

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Hall to let The Cromer St John Ambulance Hall, Bond Street, Cromer is available for hire @ £7 per hour inc. services Some parking available. For further details and availability please contact: Peter Eastell on 01263 511592.

Yoga Classes in Sheringham

Mondays recommencing January 7th beginner’s/reduced mobility class:

3.00pm-4.30pmmixed ability: 5.30pm-7.00pmmixed ability: 7.15pm-8.45pm

all welcomePlease contact Elaine Smith for venue details01263 862168 / 0756 1585313

email: [email protected]

Head Chef Nathan BoonBrings you news fromThe White Horse Overstrand


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Rosebery Road, Cromer £595 pcm

Beach Road, Cromer OIEO £110,000 Colne Place, Cromer £275,000 High View Park, Cromer OIEO £275,000 Mundesley Road Trunch OIRO £275,000 Front Street, Worstead £164,995

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A GROUND FLOOR one bedroom flatclose to the Town and beach. The propertycomprises; secure entry phone, entrancehall, lounge with kitchenette, bedroom andmodern white bathroom. Gas fired centralheating, unfurnished and available NOW

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