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Cromer Academy hosted a handful of events during the finalthree days of term as part of RAG Week. Each house was designated an event to organise to help raise money for the RNLIand Cromer Skatepark and a collection for Cromer Foodbank.

Members of Cromer RNLI come into school and during the wholeschool assembly, explained their roles within the RNLI and how they

help to save lives, the links between theacademy’s houses and past lifeboat namesand how many lives each of these lifeboatshad saved during their time as Cromer’slifeboat!

‘Cromer Academy’s Got Talent’ competitionwas held during Monday and Tuesdaylunchtimes with students donating to watchthe performances, the grand final was held

during a special whole school assembly onWednesday morning with the winner, JackBlair wowing the audience with his collection of songs played on the electricguitar which included playing behind hishead and with his teeth!

The main event of the week was AssistantHeadteacher, Mrs Clements, following thefootsteps of many brave fundraisers by having her head shaved in front of the wholeschool! The students clapped and cheeredher along throughout the process which tookplace during the fundraising assembly. MrsClements said afterwards “I am very pleasedto have been able to help raise money forboth the RNLI which has links with CromerAcademy’s house system and fundraising for Cromer Skate park that so many of ourstudents are actively involved with”.

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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 first 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 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 801813Sheringham 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 823506

Bittern DX Group Local amateur radio group, meets lastThurs of month (except Dec) at The Roman Camp Inn,Aylmerton. Regular field events throughout the year.www.bdxg.org.uk or Email [email protected] 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. Further details (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 welcome. 01263 822382.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 meet Mon-Fri 9-12 during term time.Ofsted registered. Funded places for 3&4 year olds. £6per session for 2 year olds. More details contact 07553456083 or visit www.roughtonunder5s.co.uk 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 everyThurs 1pm-4pm at Merchants Place, Church St, 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 welcomeBridge 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 Thursof the month 7.30pm Community Hall Garden St Cromer.New members and visitors welcome. Annual membershipfee £10. Visitors £2 per meeting. Call 01263 514399Modern Sequence Dancing - Mons at East Runton Village Hall, 8pm-10.30pm. T: Brian Payne 01692 403071

North 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. Wedand Thurs 10am - 4pm in the Radio Hut at the Muckle-burgh Collection, Weybourne. New members warmly wel-comed. Phone 01603 487047 or 01263 821936.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 the Red Lion Hotel, Cromer, from 7pm, except when we have a formal meeting (usually first Tues of the month). For details of our formal meetings visit www.northnorfolkpride.org.ukas these frequently change.Cromer & 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 Sheringham area. Details 01263 715952 / 821480.Norfolk OCD Support has a support group meeting heldfortnightly on a Thursday at Merchants Place, Cromerfrom 6.30pm - 8.30pm. Anybody affected by OCD can popalong on the night or can contact Chris for more details on(01263) 514796 or email : [email protected] Web-site address : www.norfolkocdsupport.org.ukNorth 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 Mon and Fri at Cromer SportsHall 3pm-5pm. Casual players very welcome £1.50/houror become a member. Please call Sheila Saunders on01263 761142 New 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 513895Family Prize Bingo every Monday Woodlands HolidayPark, Trimingham. Book sales open 7pm, eyes down at7.30. 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 511260Railway Quilting & Craft Group meet every second andfourth Tues of the month at the Parish Hall in The Londs,Overstrand 10am and 12 noon. Small Quarterly charge.Details Vivian Maggs on 01263 576986West Runton Sports and Social Club, Water Lane 01263 868866 Cash Bingo every Wed 9pm. General KnowledgeQuiz every Sun 9pm. Every Tues - Line Dancing with ourown teacher. Most w/ends - In house disco or Live BandsNorfolk Dixieland Jazz Band. At The Diplomat, OrmesbyRoad, Coltishall, NR10 5JZ on the first Sunday of everymonth. 1pm to 3.30pm. Admission free.Mundesley Haig Bowls Club opens for the new outdoorseason at 2pm on Saturday 21 April. New members welcome, just come along. Further info 01263 721815.

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This year’s event, on 18th and 19thMay, also brings together five localgarden designers competing to winthe Woodgate Nursery Best GardenDesign Award, voted for by you. Notonly will you be inspired and find out how tocreate these differing ‘looks’ in your garden,but by simply voting you will automatically beentered into a prize draw, with a £50 gardenvoucher as first prize.

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Peter Purdy, Woodgate Nursery owner said,“People who currently visit us know that wehave quality plants and offer great advice, this

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Purdy’s Tea Room will be open asusual from 10am to 5pm and will be offering a selection of lightlunches, freshly baked cakes and scones, Lavazza coffee and speciality teas.

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The Woodgate Nursery Garden Design and Advice Weekend is from 10am to 5pm on bothSaturday 18th and Sunday 19th May. Seewww.woodgatenursery.co.uk for more details.Woodgate,Nursery, Cawston Road, Aylsham,NR11 6UH. 01263 731510

CROMER FLOWER CLUBDulcie Lofting demonstrated in March with her title ‘Renaissance’meaning revival or re-birth.

Her designs reflected on Spring and Easter with delightful tulips, nar-cissi and lilies with fresh new year foliage.

Dulcie also judged the competition ‘In a Picture Frame’ and was verycomplimentary about the standard of entries. She awarded Best in Showto novice Pat Skillern.

Our next meeting will be on Monday 15 April at 7.30pm at Cromer Junior School with Penny Stone demonstrating ‘Flowers in your Hair’.The competition will be ‘Easter Bonnet’. Visitors are always welcome.

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Tabletop/craft sale at the St. John Ambulance Hall, BondSt. Crome, last Friday of m. Tables £6. All proceeds to St.John Ambulance. Sellers set up 8am - buyers welcomefrom 9am. Refreshments available. To book a table: Tonyor Sue on Cromer 513115. Space is limited so book early!Extend exercise for over 60s at East Runton VillageHall, Tuesdays 2.30 - 3.30 Tel: 01692 407851North Walsham Spiritualist Centre 6.30pm - 8pm everySunday in the St John Ambulance Hall, Bacton Road,North Walsham. All welcome.North Norfolk Speakers Club meets every other Wed,7pm at N Walsham High School, Spencer Ave. Dates andinfo visit www.nnsc.co.uk or contact Gillian 01692 650250Cromer Forum meets first Tuesday of the month in theLower Hall of Cromer Methodist Church, Hall Road,Cromer at 7.30 pm. Everyone welcomeMonthly Mondays – Art Afternoons - Trunch Village Hall,NR28 0QE – 2-4pm – Join our local artist, Jan Ellmore,for an afternoon of art! A variety of genres will be coveredincluding drawing and painting. Jan will provide all themediums unless you want to bring your own! Each weekJan will welcome the group but will instruct one-on-one soyou can choose your genre. Bring along any photographsthat you would like to copy from. £4, booking required by3pm Friday before on 07826869377Weekly Tuesdays - The Fit Together Tea Dance - 2-4pmat the Copeman Centre, Hall Street, Briston, NR24 2LG.No partner and no booking necessary. Call Claire Carter01263 861340. £2 inc tea/coffee/biscuits/cake.Weekly Thurs - Fit Together Badminton - 1pm-4.30pmat Gresham Village Hall, East Beckham Lane, Gresham.Time is divided between different abilities. Tea, coffee andbiscuits are available. Call 07917596797 to find your timeslot and book your place – all equipment provided. £2.50Bridge at Weybourne Village Hall. The Acol Club meetsTuesdays 2pm. Chicago movement means no need tobring a partner. All abilities welcome. Details 01692404064 or 01263 825061.Fledgeling Music classes are friendly, dynamic, energetic and fun. A unique experience your child willlove! For children aged 4 months to 4 years. FREE tasterclass, members pay only £4, younger siblings £2 babiesof older siblings FREE. Paid half termly. For further infoplease visit www.fledgelingmusic.co.uk, telephone Lornaon 07500 221121 or e-mail: [email protected]

Sheringham & District Philatelic Society meet at theChurch Hall West Runton on the second Monday of eachmonth, at 7.30pm Our members come from all areas ofNorth Norfolk, further details ring Jim 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 Tuesday ofthe month. 2 course lunch for £7.50. Sittings start from 12am till 2pm. Please call in or call 01263 822087.MOTORCYCLISTS - 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 Roadkill Cus-toms Motorcycles, Cromer - 1st Wed each month - Take-away night (bring your own!) - we supply seats/ cutlery/condiments. Or just drop in for a cuppa - every Wed until9pm. Hot/cold drinks and snacks available. 01263 513307Ballroom Latin dance with Marlene in Cromer, Tues-days 6.45- 7.45pm, Rock n Roll , 7.45- 8.30pm, for furtherinformation contact 01263 515288, Zumba fitness class inCromer, Dance yourself Slim, Mon 1.45-2.30pm, 8.15-9.15pm, Wed 7.30-8.30pm, Fri 11.30-12.15pm. 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 internet ac-cess is available. Regular events: Third Mon each month:Carers Forum drop-in advice session 2–4pm. First Thurseach month: Carers Forum Support Group meetings 1–3pm. Second Thurs each month: Age UK drop-in advicedesk 10.30am-12pm. Every Fri: 2 for the price of 1 hire onDVDs and music CDs. Every Sat: £1 off games hire. FirstSat each month: Family History drop-in support group10am-12pm. Second Sat each month: Family Story time11 – 12pm under 8s must be accompanied Crazee Kidz Club (youth club) meets every 2nd and 4thFriday during term time at Roughton Village Hall between7pm-8:30pm. Open to anyone aged 6-16, entry £1. CallPaddy 01263 768138 or visit www.crazeekidzclub.co.ukLittle Stars Parent and Toddler group meets everyother Wednesday at Roughton Village Hall from 10-11:30am. Come along for a chat and a drink while yourchild plays. Entry £1.50. Contact Chloe 01263 768138Slimming Club at Trimingham on Tuesdays at 1.45pm at Pilgrim Shelter. Tel 01263 579797 or 07799 060407Cantamus Choir rehearses every Thursday at 7.30pm inSt James Church, Southrepps, NR11 8NR. New members

welcome. No audition requiredWeybourne Folk Club meets third Sunday every monthat the Maltings Hotel, Weybourne 3-6 pm. All singers, mu-sicians, poets and audience welcome. It's free. Furtherinfo Tony Baylis 01263 588781 or 07518 735299 [email protected] Stroke Support Group for anyone who hassuffered a stroke. Next meeting Weds 6 March 2.15 - 4 atSheringham Methodist Church on Cromer Road, then fort-nightly. Further information Harvey Pitcher 01263 512328Cash Bingo every Friday at 7.30pm and every Sunday at8pm at Cromer Town Football ClubCantamus Choir invite new members. Rehearsals everyThursday at 7.30pm in St James Church, Southrepps,NR11 8NR. No audition required. More info 07785 782498Acorns Parent and Toddler Group meets every Thurs(term-time only) at The Belfry School, Overstrand. Get outof the house for a chat and refreshments whilst your childplays. 1.30pm - 3 pm. £1 per adult. Tel 01263 579275‘Walsham Writers' Group is a small, friendly group ofwriters from the local area. We meet every second Thursto share our writing, inspire one another and offer con-structive criticism. We have re-opened for new members.If you would like to try us out please contact us for furtherdetails – either Google Walsham Writers' Group and emailus or visit our blog writeloudnclear.blogspot.comParkinson UK - Aylsham & North Walsham Support GroupMeet 2nd Tues of the month 10.30 to 12.30 Sacred HeartChurch Hall, Kings Arms St, N Walsham. Ample FreeParking. Marion 01603 741824 or Terry 01692 406486Sheringham Singers Tuesdays 2-4pm Friends MeetingHouse, Cremer St. New singers always welcomed to thisfriendly ladies choir. Details: Ro Curtis 01263 768126Monthly Bingo every 2nd Friday every month (exceptAugust) at St. Mary’s School Roughton. Car park, doorsopen at 7pm Bingo starts at 7:30pm. There are manygood prizes and refreshments availableGresham Village Park Sunday Market and Carboot firstSunday of every month commencing 7 April. Gates opento public 10am, stall holders and market traders 8am on-wards to set up. Pitches £5. All proceeds to the Play Parkand Pavilion. Further details [email protected] or on07765 633549. Postcode for location is NR11 8RT EastBeckham Lane beside Gresham Village ChurchREME Association Cromer & District Branch meetingsheld on the 1st Wednesday of each month at HalseyHouse, Norwich Road, Cromer. Ex REME personnelplease do come and join us. Tel 01263 825101

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A spokesman for the Red Arrows said “Everyyear the number of requests far outstrips the resources available. We do look at all optionsto support as many events throughout the country as possible”.

The spokesman confirmed that the Carnival’sbid for the Red Arrows in 2014 will not be hindered by this year’s outcome.

The Red Arrows who have been coming toCromer since 1981 are traditionally one of thehighlights of Carnival Day. Over the past 31years Cromer has been very fortunate to havethem attend the Carnival over 25 times.

Carnival Chairman Tony Shipp said “We are obviously disappointed that the Red Arrowswill not be with us this year. The first questionI am always asked at the beginning of the yearis "have we got the Red Arrows? They have become synonymous with Cromer Carnivaland whilst the Carnival Committee can find the money to pay for them we will continue putting in the application each September.”

He added “We are working hard on trying toget another exciting aerial display for this yearand will do our best to get The Red Arrowsback again for 2014.”

Plans are well underway for this year’s Carnival which looks set to be another bumperyear. Acts already confirmed for Carnival dayin the arena include Woodfords Dray, TheWhite Helmets Motorbike Display Team,Romford Drum & Trumpet Corp, West Lancs.Dog Display Team and Out on a Wing Falconry.

Locals and visitors alike can get into the Carnival spirit on Sunday 7 July at the Carnival’s annual Raft Race and Tug of Warcompetition.

CROMER CARNIVAL 2013 Confirmed dates so far include: Miss Cromer and Senior AttendantCompetition 3 May, 7.30pm, venue TbC

Cromer Carnival Art Week 24 - 29 May, Cromer Parish Hall Clay Pigeon Shoot 30 June, 10.30am Raft Race and Tug of War 7 July, East beach, Cromer Children’s Week One 5 – 9 August Children’s Week Two 12 – 16 August Cromer Carnival 2013 17 - 23 August (Carnival Day Wednesday 21 August)

Red Arrows will not be at Cromer Carnival in 2013 Cromer Carnival committee has confirmed that their application for theRed Arrows at this year’s Carnival has been unsuccessful.

North Norfolk District Council(NNDC) is about to give Cromer’sPier and historic ‘Doctor’s Steps’ aspringtime spruce-up so that they willlook their very best in good time forthe main summer school holidays.The iconic pier - recently used as a filming location for ‘Alan Partridge -The Movie’ andBBC’s ‘Escape to the Country’, and which hasjust been recognised as runner-up in this year’sNational Piers Society ‘Pier of the Year’ award– will receive minor repairs to its benches,handrails and shelters, which will then all berepainted, along with the exterior of the ‘end of pier’ Pavilion Theatre. The work, which hasa budget of £30,000, will take place alongsidethe on-going £1.1m major pier maintenanceand repair programme, is due to start on 15April and to be completed by early July.

The ‘Doctor’s Steps’ link the eastern end ofCromer’s popular North Lodge Park with thetown’s East Promenade. Now a zig-zag slopewith a wooden gangway at the top, the ‘steps’date back to the late 18th Century when Sydney Terry, the only doctor in Cromer in1796, had some steps made down the cliff tothe sea front to assist his patients reach thebeach to indulge in sea-bathing therapy.

The ‘steps’ will be closed for two weeks from 8 April for two weeks so that necessaryrepairs can be made to the steel supporting structure of the gangway, and the aging timbersbe replaced with new oak decking. The work will also include the repair and repaintingof the handrails.

NNDC Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Corporate

Assets, Rhodri Oliver, said, “Tourism is essential for the well-being of the North Norfolk economy and everyone who lives here,and so it’s very important that our main touristareas look their best. The Council has been improving many tourist assets across the district in the last three years, promenades, toilets, car parks, and the repairs to the pier and Doctor’s Steps in Cromer are just the latest in a long and expensive but essential programme of works.”


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ROTARY COLLECTION RAISES OVER£1000 FOR MARIE CURIEOver a period of two days last month, Cromer and Sheringham Rotary Club collected£1091.50 on behalf of the Marie Curie Foundation. The collection, outside Morrisons’Cromer store, realised £591-50 on the Friday and £500 on the Saturday.

“We are delighted to continue our support for Marie Curie Cancer Care and the fig-ures demonstrate the high regard among the public for this crucial charity.” said localRotary President, Peter Stibbons.

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BLOOD DONOR SESSIONS Tuesday 23 April at CROMER HIGH SCHOOL,

NORWICH ROAD, CROMER1pm – 3.15pm and 4.30pm – 7pm

Sculpture in Priory Maze Gardens -Sculpture in Priory Maze Gardens -paintings in the tearooms - from Saturday 13 April- Saturday 12 Mayon A149 between Sheringham andCromer 9.30am -5pm every day.Normal entrance applies

Diabetes UK North Norfolk VoluntaryGroup - guest speaker on Thursday25 April will be Diabetes Educator/Practitioner Julie Widdowson. Themeeting starts at 7.30pm at CromerMethodist Church Hall. For more information please contact Jackie or David on 01692 405492

Table Top, Craft, CD and DVD Saleto be held in Cromer Parish Hall,Church Street Cromer NR27 9HH(opposite Boots) on Saturday 20 Aprilfrom 9am-4pm. Refreshments available admission free. Anyone interested in selling either craft orother items who would like to book

a table for £10 please ring JoyceRichardson or email Cromer ParishChurch with St.Martin’s [email protected]

The next Meeting of the Friends ofCromer Museum is on Friday 19April at the Community Hall, GardenStreet, Cromer. The speaker will beTom Williamson of the UEA with a talk on Ancient Trees in the NorfolkLandscape (postponed from Januarybecause of the snow)

Choose from hundreds of plants at aGrand Spring Plant Sale on BankHoliday Monday, 6 May, 11am– 3pmin Cromer Parish Church. Potted,rooted perennials and annuals readyfor your garden, sold in aid of theCromer Bells restoration project. Refreshments, crafts and visits to the bells

Save the Children (North Norfolk

Branch) Spring Fundraiser on Friday 26 April at Overstrand SportsPavilion, High Street, Overstrand10am-12 noon. Bric a brac . cakes,tombola, books, raffle, refreshmentsetc. Free admission

Spring Fun Afternoon on Saturday4 May 1.30pm - 4pm Gimingham Village Hall - Spring Bonnet Competition (for children and adults)at 2.30pm, games, raffle, tombola,bric a brac, books, plants, refreshments and more!!!! For further details and to make donations,please contact Colin Hart on 07771735083 or email [email protected]

Meet the Producers Market on Saturday 27 April at Village Square,Kelling Heath Holiday ParkNR257HW, 10am-2pm. Browse Norfolk clothing, crafts, art, gifts, finefoods & ales. Free entry/parking,

restaurants, bar, adventure playground, nice walks, dogs welcome. Enquiries 07733 991211www.weybourne.net

Sidestrand Local History and Village Archive on Saturday 4th,Sunday 5th and Bank Holiday Monday 6th May – 1pm to 4pm eachday in St. Michael and All AngelsChurch, Sidestrand. Lace-makingdemonstration. Display by Sidestrandand District Model-makers. Refreshments available. Parking in Sidestrand Hall School

Multiple Sclerosis Cake Break Coffee Morning Thorpe MarketChurch Friday 3 May - 12noon -Mandy and Hazel once again inviteyou to this coffee morning. Usualstalls, cakes, raffle, tombola, bric-a-brac and not forgetting coffee andcake. All most welcome

Cromer Music Evenings Manon Ablett, PianoTemplewood, Frogshall, Northrepps NR27 0LJ on Sunday 28 April 3pm (doors open 2.30pm) Admission: Members £6, Non-members £10, Students and Children £3

Manon will be remembered for her impressive performance accompanyingTanya Sweiry in our last season of concerts. She is currently pursuing her Masters Degree in piano accompaniment at the Royal Academy of Music. Since her enrolment she has won the Scott Huxley Accompanists’ Prize.Manon has also given regular concerts throughout the UK, as well as performing widely in Europe and the Middle East.

On this occasion Manon’s programme will include music by Chopin, SchubertLiszt and Schumann.

Events at Cromer Museum Event for AdultsMardle at the Museum Tuesday 23 April 10.30am-12noonEnjoy a cup of tea or coffee and have a mardle about Cromer past and present.Bring along your photos and memorabilia for us to record and help to identifyfaces and events from our community archive. This month’s re-scheduled talk is “The Beasy Family, from Aylsham to Cromer1804-2010”.Drop in, admission free.

Opening TimesApril – October 2013Mon – Fri: 10am – 4pmSaturday 12noon – 4pm Sunday 1 – 4pmAdmission Adult £3.50, Conc. £2.90, Young Person (4-16) £2

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National TrustSheringham ParkArchaeology WalkSunday 28 April, 2pm – 5pmJoin Warden Rupert for a guided walk to look at the archaeological features thatare present at Sheringham Park. During the walk you will discover archaeologi-cal evidence from prehistory to World War Two surviving in the park. Refresh-ments included.

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Grand 1940s DanceSaturday 15 Juneat The Red Lion, Cromer7.30pm – 11.45pmDancing to Sounds of 1940s by DJ UXB and Cabaret Singer Sean AndrewRaffle and light refreshments£15 per person In aid of Normandy 2014 Veteran’s Return FundTickets on Sale Now!For further details telephone 07903 6939051940s dress or smart dress would be great


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The EACH wristbands are in the charity’s branded purple and orange coloursand feature the EACH logo. They’ll be on sale online, in EACH shopsand at fundraising events.

Melanie Chew, EACH Director of Fundraising, said: “We’re reallypleased with the new wristbands and are confident they’ll be popularwith our supporters. They’re a great way to raise funds and becausethey’re really colourful they’ll be noticed and help us to raise the profileand awareness of EACH too.”

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North Norfolk Speakers ClubNorth Norfolk Speakers Club held an International Speech Contest andEvaluation Contest in North Walsham on Wednesday 6 March.

The event was well attended and the standard of speakers notably high.Club President Gillian Beecroft was Contest Chair for the InternationalSpeech Contest, which was won by Carolyn Williams for her speech‘The Story of a Somerset Lad’.

David Ley won the Evaluation Contest, for which Kay Daze was Contest Chair.

Both winning contestants represented North Norfolk Speakers Club at the Area Contest on Monday 25 March, in Dereham. Against stiffcompetition, David Ley won second place in the Evaluation Contest.

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Cromer MusicEvenings Review Concert Held at Templewood, Northrepps,on Sunday 24th MarchRosanna Ter-berg (Flute) and Leo Nicholson (Piano)

On a bitterly cold day many people came to listento quality performances by Rosanna Ter-Berg andLeo Nicholson, playing music by Frank Martin,William Alwyn, Copeland, Poulenc, Debussy, Taktakishvili and Mike Mower.

Both artists have performed at many prestigious concert halls throughout the UK. Ter-Berg will beperforming with the London Sinfonietta at the Proms this summer.

Leo Nicholson is a much sought after accompanist and is currently at Trinity as a faculty memberworking with singers and wind players.

The opening piece of the concert Ballade by Frank Martin, a prolific Swiss composer/pianist whosewife died whilst he was writing this piece, explained the deep emotion portrayed in the music,

which was performed with intense and almost tangible sensitivity and re-spect for the composer’s intention.

After the interval, Debussy’s Six Epigraphes Antiques which he wrote toaccompany spoken poems written by a friend - these were just six shortworks of the 12 originally written.

The highlight for me, of this concert, was Mike Mower’s Scree, fromSonata No 3. This intense and exciting work, I am sure, aroused all present, who had probably been lulled into a peaceful dimension by thesoothing and sometimes haunting sounds of the flute. Here Mower’s com-position in performance confirmed the extreme capabilities of the twoartists who performed this most demanding work involving a truly modernprogressive jazz idiom, in style, with its demands on the performers met with relish and ease.

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Petition set up for Vodafone customersto detail anger over signal problemsA petition has been set-up to record comments about theon-going Vodafone signal problems that have continuedto inconvenience businesses and traders, tourists, andresidents in the north Norfolk area since October.

Last month Vodafone assured customers that all faultyhardware at local masts had been replaced - but couldnot guarantee that faults wouldn't occur further downthe line. And over the Easter weekend customers livingacross Mundesley, North Walsham, Aylsham, Cromer,and Sheringham have suffered from the issue again.

North Norfolk Labour Party has since set up a petition - www.vodafonenfk.com - which it hopes will detail public anger to provide to Vodafone representatives, after being approached bydisappointed business owners and residents.

Jono Read, press officer for North Norfolk Labour Party, said: "The statements from Vodafone aresimply not good enough. They are expecting customers to fulfil their contract with the firm - butVodafone cannot offer guarantees that they will their contract with their customers in north Norfolk.

Vodafone representatives are offering conflicting advice, with some asking customers to shell outmore money for the equipment to help boost signals, while others are getting theirs free. They need to compensate all involved.

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I suppose I shall be castigated for saying thisbut, for me, the fact that Comic Relief is finallyover and television and radio programmes can,for a brief period, cease battering our collectiveconsciences is the real relief. It may be heresyto say so, but I don’t think I am alone in beingheartily sick and tired of the seemingly endlessprocession of habitual do-gooding eventswhich increasingly dominate the annual round.

Each major event – Children in Need, SportRelief, Comic Relief – expands its time, effortand scope each year (just like Christmas whichkicks off in September) so that the periods ofcalm in between when the exhortations andhype die down, become steadily shorter. It has reached a stage when I refer to BBC 1 as ‘the charity channel’. What is more I have a feeling that it is a means of providing our taxpayer-funded state broadcaster with an easyway of filling schedules with the home-madeantics of both public and celebrity participants,none of whom requires any fees because ‘it’sfor charity, innit?’ Quite frankly it has become

officially organised national begging with menaces on a massive scale : ‘Give us yourbloomin’ wonga’ (or we will label you selfish,mean and heartless by default).

What sort of society have we become? Every organised event, for sport, entertainment or amusement now attractspeople seeking sponsorship for a ‘worthycause’ whilst taking part. This constantdemand for our attention and ourmoney has, I think, become excessiveand instead of a warm feelingengendered by a naturalimpulse to help those lessfortunate, we end up ei-ther beaten into submis-sion or so hardened to itall that we just shut oursenses to the continual blandishments and batten down the hatches over our natural

kind instincts in order to cope with the whole problem of charityoverkill.

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ROTARY LEARNS MORE ABOUTWHIZ-KIDZLast month members of Cromer andSheringham Rotary Club were treated toan inspirational talk and presentationfrom Jessica Hiscocks, the East AnglianFund-raising co-ordinator for the children’s charity Whiz-Kidz.

Whiz-Kidz was established some 25years ago to provide disabled childrenwith specially-adapted, powered wheelchairs and other mobility equipment toenable them to lead fun and active childhoods.

Members heard that there are currentlyaround 70,000 disabled children andyoung people waiting for a type of wheel chair which would fit their particular lives. ThroughWhiz-Kidz’s fund raising initiatives many young people now have wheel chairs which enablethem to do more activities – whether in the home, in the gym or on the sports field.

A prime example is that of Hannah Cockroft. She received her first sports wheel chair from Whiz-Kidz five years ago and, last year, went on to become a double Olympic gold medallist.This year she has become an official patron of the charity.

Peter Stibbons, President of Cromer and Sheringham RotaryClub, is seem presenting a cheque to support Whiz-Kidz.

Cromer Library NewsNorfolk County Council’s Library and Information Service presentsGreat big Read Goes to the Movies! Join us during March and April to celebrate books which have beenadapted to films. Library staff and members of the public have helpedchoose 10 books that have been made into films, and in the spring libraries across the county will be encouraging people to pick these andother books up, discuss them with friends and simply enjoy reading.The 10 books chosen to be featured in this year’s Great big Read are:

Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier The Hobbit by JRR TolkienAtonement by Ian McEwan Life of Pi by Yann MartelBrighton Rock by Graham Green Dracula by Bram StokerTinker Tailor Solider Spy by John Le CarréBreakfast at Tiffany’s by Truman CapoteThe Borrowers by Mary NortonWe Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver

Summer Reads comes to Cromer librarySummer Reads is about discovering great new books, it is about readersrecommending books to each other, and it is about supporting the development of eager, confident, and bold readers. The 6 books selectedwere chosen by readers for readers from a list of over 100 for their“artistic merit, readability, and because they are books we fell in lovewith, passionately believe in, and want to share with other readers”.The titles are:

Behind the Beautiful Forevers – Katherine BooBeside the Sea – Veronique Olmi Polish Boxer – Eduardo HalfonBeautiful Indifference – Sarah HallA Light Song of Light – Kei MillerThis Isn’t the Sort of Thing That Happens to Someone Like You – Jon McGregor

Copies of each of these will be available to borrow from May!

Get Involved in Summer Reads at Cromer LibraryPresented in a fun and friendly atmosphere, Get Involved events bringreaders together to talk about reading, share the joy of hearing booksread aloud, and discover more about the six fantastic Summer Reads titles. The books will come alive through readings, activities, discussionsand other opportunities to step into the world of the books. You don’teven need to have read any of them – after these events we’re confidentyou’ll be borrowing them straight away!Dates planned for events are :

Tuesday 14th May 2.30pm-3.30pm – with NNAB Reading GroupFriday 23rd August 5.30- 6.30pm – more details to follow!

If you love reading, these events are for you.

REGULAR EVENTSAge UK drop-in advice desk second Thurs each month 10am-12pm.A volunteer from Age UK North Norfolk will be available to offer 1:1advice and information. No appointment needed.Carers Forum drop-in advice session third Mon each month 2pm-4pm Free 1 - 1 advice and support sessions with a Carer support Advisor fromthe Norwich and District Carers Forum. No appointment needed.Cromer Carer Support Group First Mon each month 1pm – 3pm. Doyou look after a relative, neighbour or friend who is ill, disabled, has amental health problem or a learning disability? If the answer is yes, thenyou are a carer. Relax, meet new people, enjoy activities and guestspeakers. No booking required, contact Carers Forum 01603 219924.Saturday Storytime Second Sat each month 11am-12pm. Come alongto the library for stories and activities for younger children and families.Family History Drop In group First Sat each month 10am-12pmKeen to research your family tree but not sure where to start? Our dropin sessions are for anyone interested in researching their family historyFamily history help Tuesdays 2pm-4pm. Individual one hour advicesessions from our family history volunteer for anyone new to family history. (max 2 sessions per person), using ancestry online library edition. Please call the library to book a place.Crime Scene Second Mon each month 6pm-7pm. A book group forlovers of crime fiction. Please call for details.Creative Writing Group - monthly on Mondays 10.30am-12pm.

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REGULAR SPECIAL OFFERSHappy Fridays All day every Friday – 2 for 1 offer on DVD and musicCD hire (1 top title per offer)Saturday Special - £1 off the hire of all console games.

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Prom Fashion ShowTeenagers from Cromer Academy put on a fashion show to remember to help raise funds for their forthcoming Prom.

The glamorous event was heldin the academy’s AssemblyHall which was transformedinto a glitzy catwalk for the oc-casion with guests receiving anon-alcoholic cocktail on ar-rival. The evening kicked offwith a fast paced street danceroutine performed by dancersfrom Marlene’s School ofDance based in Cromer.

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The main event of the evening was the display of beautiful Prom dresseson show provided by Maisy May Wedding and Prom Dress Boutique inNorth Walsham. Just Beauty and Genesis Hair Salon, both based inCromer worked tirelessly backstage with makeup and hair to make surethe girls were set for their moment in the spotlight. The girls were gracefully escorted down the catwalk by year 11 boys who were modelling their own array of tuxedos, with the show culminating in

an upbeat grand finaleparade.

The evening was a roaring success and it was great to see the community work together to produce sucha dazzling event for thestudents of the academy.

SOS Radio Week 2013Cheque PresentationOn the morning of Sunday 17 March members of the Bittern DX Group(amateur radio) involved with the GB5SLB SES, part of SOS RadioWeek 2013 back in January returned to Sheringham Lifeboat Station toofficially present them with the cheque. After a very quick ceremonyBDXG Chairman Steve Balding G7VRK handed over £475 to DavidHagan, Senior Helmsman of the lifeboat on the slipway.

Online donations of £25 have already been forwarded to RNLI HQ viathe group’s Just Giving page so in total the GB5SLB event raised £500,a fantastic end to a wonderful SES! These funds were raised mostlyfrom a raffle with the 1st prize of a Celebration Cake by “Mellie MakesCakes” from Happisburgh along with generous donations. They are already looking for prizes for 2014 should anyone be able to assist,please contact this event’s organiser Ken Holloway MØSHK via thegroup’s website www.bittern-dxers.org.uk or contact the Secretary forany further information of future events etc.

The children and adults were visitedby Poppyline Education Team, led byJenny Phillips, and experienced anEvacuee Day.

The action kicked off with a mock air raid and bomb explosion as thechildren, dressed and labelled as evacuees from Bethnall Green in London, lined up in the playground. A recording of enemy bombers and finally the all clear siren was playedas the children crouched in the schoolhall.


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Treasure Hunt finds aFlash Mob in Cromer!The Rocket House Cafe saw Becky Betts of Norfolk Radio’s TreasureHunt Show surprised by a singing flash mob on Easter Monday.

Becky Betts was following her last set of clues for the programme, whenshe was told that she had to sing before an audience before she could begiven the next clue. Becky was at the busy Rocket House Cafe onCromer’s sea front, when she was told she had to sing Do-Re-Mi fromThe Sound of Music.

Becky was worried that her singingwould put customers off their coffee and scones, but was assuredthat all would be well. As she beganto sing, customers joined in andsoon more than twenty members of the Cromer and Sheringham Operatic and Dramatic Societywere in full voice. The Cromer andSheringham Operatic and DramaticSociety (CSODS) are putting on themusical, The Sound of Music at thePavilion Theatre at the end of May.An emotional Becky was handed tissues as well as the next clue as thesong ended. As she left to get to the final clue of the show, the membersof CSODS went out to the radio car and sang, So Long, Farewell, asBecky drove off to complete the Treasure Hunt.

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Evacuee Day at The BelfryMonday 25 March saw The Belfry C of E Primary School in Overstrand take a leap back in time.

The event was organised as part of the school History Topic, Within Living Memory. Ten members of the Poppyline Education Team led activities including Dig for Victory, ARP Billeting and Rationing wherethe children made a lunch prepared by themselves using food similar to that available during WW2. With chocolate biscuits and crisps missing from their usual lunch the children started to understand howfood which is now taken for granted, was so different then. The childrenlearned about growing food and took home the beans and peas theyplanted in pots.

The children also experienced being left to one side as their friends were chosen and joined a new family and themes were running in theclassrooms which the children had asked to study including childhood,homes and re-housing and war torn Britain in the 1940s.

The busy and happy day ended with the school getting together in thehall to watch a black and white silent film and a good sing song from thefirst and second World Wars.

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Present: Lion President Anton Elliott, Lion’sBrian Harris, Derrick Bowler, Arthur Bailey,Janet Taylor and Jean Miller. Also present wasTaverham’s Lion President Bob Boothroyd andBranch Liason Officer Lion Trevor Smith

Apologies: Lion Hazel Harris (hip replacement), Lions Bill Taylor (Sciatica),Terry Morgan, Sally Elliott & Liz Bowler..The Minutes of the meeting held 26th February2013 were distributed and found to be a correct- Proposed by Lion Arthur and Seconded byLion Derick - vote carried with 1 abstention.

Matters Arising: There were no matters arising.President’s Report: LP Anton said he had attending Zone Meeting on 27th February at Dereham and outlined the items that werediscussed especially the question of memberships as follows:“At the Zone Meeting both Lion PresidentAnton and Taverham’s Lion President BobBoothroyd expressed their joint wish that ourClub could be Chartered prior to achieving a membership of 20, in effect ignoring the longstanding rule in respect of new clubs in smalltowns/areas. It was reported that there was no interest in assisting either Taverham orSheringham. Various ideas were put forwardbut were all rejected (a special presentation atthe forthcoming convention in Norwich beingone)”.

Lion Trevor suggested that Taverham Clubwrite a letter to Editor of the Lion Magazine asthere must be other Branch Clubs in the coun-try who are in the same position as ourselves.Hopefully the letter will get published and in-spire some feedback. It was agreed that S & CClub will view the letter prior to mailing.

Secretary’s Report: Lion Brian had nothing toreport.

Treasurer’s Report: In the absence of LionBill LP Anton gave the following balances:-

Admin Account: £ 8.24

Fundraising Account: £ 1,356.11It was noted that the Quiz & Chips Night made£100 and the raffle on the night made £ 54.Also the Raffle held at Beacon Farm made £20None of these figures are included in abovebalances.

Fundraising: Lion Brian said that the Quiz & Chips on Saturday 9th March was a successand some of the participants from the MorleyClub are looking forward to the next one. On 4th/6th May the NNR have an event wherewe may be able to have a Charity Stall – LionBill has said that he will make some enquiries.Street Collection 6th April outside Co-Op inCromer.Taverham Club have Quiz & Chips Night onSaturday 23rd March at Costessey @ £7pp

Lion Brian drewmembers attention tothe fact that now wehad sold some of the200 Whiskey Drawtickets we are com-mitted to giving the£100 prize whetherwe sell all the ticketsor not. He went on to askmembers to makeevery effort to sell allthe tickets so that wedo not end up out ofpocket. Stubbsshould be returned toLion Brian by 31st

March in order to make the draw on 1st April (Easter Monday). Lion Trevor said that they would be attendingthe Wroxham & Hoveton Clubs motor showagain this year which is at The Norwich Show-ground on 10/11th August and if anyone wouldlike help they would be most welcome. Charity Coaching Holiday – Lion Arthur saidthat he still only had two bookings, but that isnothing unusual. He went on to say that he isstill making enquiries into Holiday Insuranceand would report back at next business meet-ing. Lion Brian said that he would write up asmall piece about the holiday and incorporate itinto an article he will write about the Clubs ac-tivities for the free local papers.

Social: Dinner at The Dunstable Arms onTuesday 26th March – Lion Brian gave outcopy of the menu and asked members to lethim have their choice asap – Dinner cost £17pp- 7pm for 7.30pm.Taverham’s Charter Lunch on Sunday 2nd Juneat Holiday Inn, Norwich Airport @ £ 17pp –12.30pm for 1.00pm.Lion Trevor said that Taverham Club’s handover lunch will probably be on 21st Julybut nothing has yet been finally decided. LionTrevor went on to invite us to join them on a Cathedral Walk on 28th August @ 2pm followed by tea/coffee and cake.

Any Other busines: LP Anton brought up thesubject of Vice President/President Elect fornext Lionistic year. He went on to say that ifnecessary he would continue as President. LionJanet also offered to stand again. It was decideto have a Secret Ballot on Tuesday 9th April.Members to put the name of the person theywould like as President into a sealed envelopeand to give envelope to Lion Brian prior to themeeting. The envelopes would then be openedat the meeting.Lion Brian offered to stay on as Secretary andLion Janet said that Lion Bill will continue asTreasurer.Meeting closed 8.25pmNo Meeting on Tuesday 26th MarchNext Business Meeting Tuesday 9th April 2013– Raffle prize to be supplied by Lions Bill &Janet Taylor.


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Norfolk County Council elections- make sure you’re registered!Norfolk County Council elections are coming on 2 May and North Norfolk District Council (NNDC) is urging all residents to make surethey are entitled to vote.

Every four years 84 councillors are elected from across the wholecounty of Norfolk to make decisions about county-wide services. NorthNorfolk has 11 councillors, representing the county electoral divisionsof Cromer, Fakenham, Holt, Hoveton and Stalham, Melton Constable,Mundesley, North Walsham East, North Walsham West and Erpingham,Sheringham, South Smallburgh and Wells.

Local elections are an important part of the democratic process, which is why NNDC wants to remind everyone to think about their vote aheadof the election. People who are not yet registered to vote or who have recently moved need to send in their application to be added to the register at their current address as soon as possible. To be eligible to vote at these elections the last date for receiving applications isWednesday 17 April. The deadline for applying for a postal vote oramending or cancelling an existing one is 5pm on 17 April. Proxyapplications can be accepted up to 5pm on Wednesday 24 April.

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Maria Ball has done the rightthing – Norman LambMaria Ball, Chair of the East of England Ambulance Trust, has resignedwith immediate effect. The announcement comes after the Trust wasfound to be failing to meet key standards on the care and welfare of peo-ple who use the service, during a recent inspection by the Care QualityCommission.

There have been long-running complaints and concerns about ambu-lance waiting times in rural parts of the county. The CQC report praisedfrontline staff but highlighted slow response times to emergency callsand a “significant inequity of service” between rural and urban areas. Itis the first time an ambulance trust anywhere in the country has beenfound to be failing on this measure.

Norman Lamb, MP for North Norfolk, has been pursuing this issue re-lentlessly for more than a year and has met with the Trust several timessince October 2011. He was promised action plans and improvements,but these promises were not delivered.

Commenting, Norman Lamb said “I believe that Maria Ball has donethe right thing. The performance of the Trust has caused enormous con-cern in Norfolk. It’s essential now that we get strong leadership to turnthis Trust around and to ensure that local people have a service that theycan rely on.”

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Briston’s MusicalMulti-Handiman!Despite the cold weather, the Briston Organ Show last monthwas still a well-attended affair, with a warm audience thrilling tothe superb playing of top keyboard artist Jon Smith, who hadtravelled down in atrocious weather all the way from Sheffield!

Using a Yamaha Tyros keyboard and a Wersi performer organ, he gaveus two hours of solid top quality live music - at times even playing bothinstruments at the same time, as well as singing!

His programme included the ever popular 'Forgotten Dreams', butuniquely played as a waltz(!), the bouncy 'Come Follow The Band' from Barnum, some stunning vocals with 'The Nearness of You' and 'S'Wonderful', toetappers like 'Save The Last Dance For Me' and 'BlackIs Black', and for organ enthusiasts we got a good selection of bouncy'Blackpool' numbers played in true Wurlitzer style! His gentle humourfilled in the gaps between items, and the audience all roared for an encore as the evening came to a close.

MC Mick Leary told the audience that the show had raised £120 for theCopeman Centre Funds, and nearly £60 for the Air Ambulance, so theevening was a good result for everyone.

There are about eight organ shows in Briston each year - the next is on Friday 10 May, when top UK organist Steve Hubble will be at theCopeman Centre for the first time.

Tickets are just £6, with under 16s getting in for just £3. Advance booking is always essential, and you can reserve your ticketsnow by telephoning Carol on 01263 860844.

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When cats come into care they experience a completely different environment to that which they have been used to. Some join us fromhomes where they have received lots of loving care, others have beenbadly treated by their owners and some have been living outside forsome time. Although they will be treated with kindness and affection,receive regular meals and have any problems/conditions attended to theyare confined to an area much smaller that what they are used to. Somesettle into their new accommodation straight away while others will taketime to accept the changes in their lives. Timid cats usually benefit fromhaving somewhere to hide and provision is made for them to do so.Some others react by hissing and growling and we find the best policy is to ignore the cats, get on with the feeding and cleaning and they willsoon come round. We find it is best for the cat to settle at its own paceand this always works, given time.

The same applies but in reverse when a cat leaves us with its new family.They are leaving us to take up residence in a far larger space with lots of new noises and sometimes new companions (feline or otherwise).This is particularly true when applied to kittens who may been with ussince birth. Sometimes a cat will arrive at its new home and react as if it

has always been there but this is the exception rather than the rule. We usually suggest the cat is confined to one or two rooms to beginwith, their food dishes and litter trays placed in quiet corners (but not together) and allowed to get used to their new home gradually. Somecats may hide and Stephanie gets calls from worried new owners whenthis happens. She advises them that it is best to let them come out whenthey feel comfortable to do so and just give them time. We cannot emphasise enough how important it is not to worry if your new cat is not immediately a lap cat but that with time and patience they will settleand be the cat you were looking for. If you acknowledge this fact thetransition period will be so much easier for your family and the cat.

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Assistant Headteacher Shaves Headfor charity as part of RAG WeekA cake and biscuits sale, onesie fashion show, mufti day and a CromerFoodbank collection were all additions to the academy’s three days offundraising for the local charities. The students collected a quarter of atonne in food for the Cromer Foodbank, was handed over to Rev SharonWillmott which will feed a total of 45 people!

The students really pulled together to ensure all the events taking placewere well supported and raised lots of money for the local charities. Mrs Clements is still collecting sponsorship for her headshave, if youwould like to donate you can do so by dropping off your donation intothe office. The total raised so far over the 3 days is £1,186.32!


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CELEBRITIES STEPBEHIND THE CAMERA National Trust recruits famous faces to encourage the country to sharefavourite places. Celebrities are used to life in front of the lens but thisspring stars from the world of sport, film and TV are taking a turnbehind the camera.Actors Kim Cattrall, Sienna Guillory and Jude Law, chefs The FabulousBaker Brothers and England rugby ace Austin Healey are among thosewho have shared photographs of the places that mean the most to themas part of a nationwide initiative by the National Trust to celebrate theimportance of ‘special places’ in people’s lives. The campaign follows research undertaken by the charity which foundthat 84 per cent of Brits have a favourite place they go to which posi-tively affects their wellbeing and happiness.Photographs by the celebrities are being showcased on a new app cre-ated by the National Trust to encourage people to share their favouriteplace and why it means so much to them. The app will also featureplaces that are important to National Trust staff and volunteers and

members of the public.Included on the app are well-knownnames such as Nell McAndrew withphotographs of Ham House in Lon-don, whilst Kim Cattrall shares mem-ories of Blickling Estate in Norfolk,describing it as a perfect day when shevisited with family.To explore the National Trust placesand find or discover new specialplaces log ontowww.nationaltrust.org.uk. The nationcan also register their special placeand tell everyone why they love it atwww.facebook.com/nationaltrust and#specialplaces

Award-winning AmericanChoir to visit Gresham’sAward-winning choir Longmeadow Lyrics from Longmeadow HighSchool, Springfield, Massachusetts will visit Gresham’s on Tuesday 16April, to perform alongside the School’s Schola Cantorum in theChapel. The 49-strong SATB American Choir, who in 2011 won TheAmerican Prize for Choral Music at High School level, is coming to theSchool as part of an extensive UK and European Tour. They contactedthe School having discovered Benjamin Britten was an Old Greshamianand wanted to sing at the School he had attended as a young teenager. The choirs will sing individually and together in a mixed programme ofaccompanied and a cappella English and American music and includeBritten’s Hymn to the Virgin, a choral piece Britten wrote whilst a pupilat Gresham’s in 1930.This concert forms part of the Gresham’s Britten Arts Festival whichcelebrates the centenary of this great composer. Details of all concertsand events can be found on www.greshams.com/britten100 or in thesouvenir brochure on sale at the concert. Tickets for the concert which is open to the general public starts at7.30pm on Tuesday 16 April in the School Chapel, are £5 from theAuden box office on 01263 713444 or on the door.


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DATES OF MEETINGS: 15 April 2013, 7pm, Cromer Town Council26 April 2013, 6.30pm for 7pm, Annual Town Meeting (Parish Hall)27 April 2013. 10am to 4pm, Community Open Day (Parish Hall)30 April 2013, 7pm, Strategy & Finance CommitteeMembers of the public are welcome at all meetings which are held atNorth Lodge unless stated otherwise. Agendas and minutes of meetingsare available from the Town Council website www.cromertown.org

COUNCIL VACANCYMembers are pleased to welcome Cllr Jen Hamilton Emery who was co-opted on to Cromer Town Council following the death of Keith Johnson.A further vacancy has arisen following the resignation of Kate Royall.NNDC have been notified in order that the Notice of Vacancy can be ad-vertised.

CHURCHYARD FLAGPOLEIt has been agreed to launch a fundraising appeal to pay for the repairs tothe flagpole in the Churchyard. Please send your donations to the TownCouncil Office.

ANNUAL TOWN MEETINGCromer Parish Hall, Friday 26 April 7pm-9.30pm (doors open 6.30pm)“An opportunity to learn about many aspects of your community”AGENDA - 7.00pm Welcome by the Mayor of Cromer

Guest Speaker - Philip Haslam (Chief Executive, Eastern Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Authority)Questions to CouncillorsPresentation of rants Cromer Honours Awards

COMMUNITY OPEN DAYCromer Parish Hall, Saturday 27 April 2013, 10am to 4pm. Any community organisation wishing to have a table at the event is asked to contact the Town Council office to reserve their place. Spaces are limited and will be issued on a first come, first served basis.All membersof the public are invited to come along and chat to their councillors andmeet representatives from various community organisations.

CEREMONIES AT NORTH LODGEWe are liaising with the Registrars to arrange ‘Duo’ ceremonies. This provides the opportunity (weather permitting) to hold part of theceremony outside in the walled garden overlooking the sea. The legalpart of the ceremony must still take place in the Chamber inside NorthLodge which is licensed for ceremonies. There is also now very limitedavailability for ceremonies to be held at 7pm.Please also see our Facebook page Weddings in Cromer for more photographs of our venue. Further details are available from the Town Council office.

CHRISTMAS EVENTS 2013We know it is early to be thinking about Christmas but plans are alreadyunderway for the 2013 Christmas Market. Anyone interested in having astall is asked to contact the Town Clerk for further information.

COUNCILLOR CONTACT DETAILSMayor Cllr Gwendoline Smith Tel: 01263 51527937 Ashdown Court, Cliff Ave, Cromer, NR27 0AEDeputy Mayor Cllr David Pritchard Tel: 01263 5112708 Blackberry Grove, Cromer, NR27 9NRCllr Timothy Adams Tel: 01263 837119Church View Farm, Church Road, Aylmerton, NR11 8PZCllr Dorothy Airs Tel: 01263 51090118 Fulcher Ave, Cromer, NR27 9SGCllr Timothy Bartlett Tel: 01263 51339248 St. Mary’s Road, Cromer, NR27 9DJCllr Jim Bond Tel: 01263 514515Garden House, The Warren, Cromer, NR27 0ARCllr Hilary Cox Tel: 01263 51581012 Grange Court, Cliff Avenue, Cromer, NR27 0AFCllr Scott Eastwood Tel: 07969 130636Overstrand Hall, 48 Cromer Road, Overstrand, NR27 0JJCllr Jen Hamilton Emery Tel: 07545 12371512 Norwich Road, Cromer, NR27 0AXCllr Philip Harris Tel: 01263 51477112 Bernard Road, Cromer, NR27 9AWCllr Gregory Hayman Tel: 07793 198864Cliff Nook, 17 Cliff Drive, Cromer, NR27 0AWCllr Tony Nash Tel: 01263 5781941 Cromer Road, Overstrand, NR27 0NUCllr Catherine Plewman Tel: 01263 519323Dairy Cottage, 96 Overstrand Road, Cromer, NR27 0DNCllr Marion Saunders Tel: 01263 51171139 Richmond Court Gardens, Colne Road, Cromer, NR27 9AQCllr Vera Woodcock M.B.E. Tel: 01263 51297677 Station Road, Cromer, NR27 0DY

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From April 2013 there will be major changes in the public funding of legal costs for familywork. The availability of legal aid has reducedover recent years with less people being financially eligible and the number of firms of solicitors offering legal aid reducing. Thefurther cut backs will mean that from April2013 legal aid as we have known it will nolonger be available.

Until now those people financially eligible hadbeen entitled to advice from a solicitor on suchthings as divorce and separation to include financial disputes and arrangements for theirchildren on a relationship breakdown. FromApril 2013 only those cases involving domesticviolence will legal aid be granted for. This will leave a large group of people that had previously been able to receive legal aid not receiving this. The situation has been deteriorating with the number of firms offeringlegal aid reducing so that it has been very difficult for even those financially eligible to find a local solicitor able to offer them legal aid. From now on very few people will qualify for legal aid.

The government has stated it is committed to individuals finding alternative ways of resolving disputes rather than the courts beinginvolved. Mediation will continue to befunded under the legal aid system that remainsand individuals are being encouraged to take

more responsibility for their lives and therepercussions of a separation. Collaborativelaw and other methods of avoiding court involvement will become even more important.Collaborative law is one of the methods of individuals keeping control of the situation and in a more common sense way meeting and reaching decisions rather than these beingimposed by a Judge.

The courts are expecting an influx of peoplerepresenting themselves without solicitors because they cannot afford to have solicitor actfor them. This could cause a meltdown in thecourt system which is already under pressurefrom its own financial cutbacks. Relationshipbreakdown can be a very emotional time and ifpeople are representing themselves they do nothave the same objectivity and professionalismthat a solicitor will bring to negotiations or anycourt proceedings. The courts and Judges aretherefore expecting considerable problems.The role of solicitors will be even more important especially in situations where bothparties to a divorce are not represented. Collaborative law and mediation as means of keeping control of the process and reducingthe legal costs involved will be increasinglypopular. Alternative methods of funding legalcosts will also become more common such aschildren asking their parents or other relativesto assist them.

The government’s view is that in a situationwhere there are limitedresources funds cannot be made available forlegal aid to cover an individuals divorce. This competes with theprovision of other public services such as hospitals or schools. However, the knock oneffect is that many people experiencing themost difficult period of their lives may findthemselves without legal advice and makingdecisions that will have massive long term effects on their lives. Not taking legal adviceis a big decision that someone could regret fora long time as you only get “one bite of thecherry” in dealing with the repercussions of a separation or a divorce.

“This article aims to supply general information, butit is not intended to constitute advice. Every effort ismade to ensure that the law referred to is correct atthe date of publication and to avoid any statementwhich may mislead. However no duty of care is assumed to any person and no liability is acceptedfor any omission or inaccuracy. Always seek our specific advice.”

If you require advice on this matter please contact Neale at our Sheringham office on01263 825959. If you require advice on any other legal matter please telephone ourSheringham office on 01263 825959 or [email protected]

Changes to Legal AidBy Neale Grearson, Partner and Collaborative Lawyer at Hayes + Storr

Looking back 12 months I was commenting on a very mild winter and a potential hosepipe ban. How things can changein a year! The Cromer Marrams green will openthis year on Saturday 20 April and as usualmembers will be arriving to pay their fees, fillin competition forms and even if the weatherimproves hoping to get out on the green to havetheir first ‘roll up’ of the season. I am pleasedthat this year Sue Ealden of the Cromer Marrams Club is the Norfolk County Women’sPresident. I am sure that ladies from the clubwill be supporting her in County Friendlygames throughout the county. The club will alsobe hosting a Presidential game in Septemberbetween Sue’s Norfolk ladies and a team selected and captained by the Norfolk Men’sPresident, Peter Cottee. This year Mick Weddupis our Club President and he is looking forwardto an enjoyable and successful season for all theclub. David Ealden continues to manage the finances and Roger Greef has taken over thereins as Club Secretary. Graham Hall continuesas our Captain for the Wednesday eveningHansells League and John Andreae continueswith his magic touch to lead the well named’Crabs’ team on Tuesday evenings in the Feder-ation County League. A change of teams in the

league will mean thatthe players will have tobe on top form if theyare once again going towin the League. BernieCrow our man of many

tasks has relinquished the Captaincy of the‘Crows’ and last years President Kay Hazel-wood has stepped in to take charge. RogerPurser our Men’s Bowls Secretary multitasks asCaptain of the afternoon NANSA League teamand he too will hope that the team that won theLeague last season, and achieved promotion,can compete just as well in the Division above.That afternoon league proved very popular lastseason and clearly it was a good decision on thepart of the club to enter the league. I have to saythat the afternoon games do make up for theloss of some of the friendly games, which arereducing year on year. It does seem that the cost of travelling, the age of players and unfortunately the continuing loss of bowlers toclubs in both County and Country is having itsimpact on these games. Club captain John Porthouse will be looking however to have assuccessful a season as possible with the gamesthat have been arranged with visiting clubs.Federation League starts on Tuesday 30th April,Hansells League on Wednesday 1st May andthe afternoon NANSA League shortly after.

As I say every year, even if you are not a member please feel free to come along and see us from opening days onwards. You never

know, we may beable to talk you intovisiting the following

week and having a try on the green yourself orsimply join us as a social member. Remember“Don’t say no before you have had a go”.

Dress code for the morning “roll ups” is ‘casual’ other than the required flat soled shoes.We have some shoes and bowls available for use at the club if, you want to join us and have a go.

During the winter season the club regular quiznights have continued but unfortunately one ortwo evenings have been curtailed due to theweather. However John Blackburn is lookingforward to his quiz final shortly and I am surethat a tightly fought competition with takeplace. John has also looked after the regularshort short mat afternoon sessions. That is not atyping error. The clubhouse is not large enoughto take full sized short mat – if that makes sense- but successful afternoons have taken place onour much reduced version of the game. EdnaBunkle and Frank Thwaites have also producedmany brain teasing questions during the winterand with a few social night thrown in it hasbeen good to see club members keeping intouch with each other during this very cold period. It was very pleasing recently to be invited to Suffield Park Bowls Club to take part in a social evening with them where gamesof darts were the main part of the evening followed by a buffet.

I know why they invited us to play darts asCromer Marrams only seemed to win about twogames all evening! I think that next wintermaybe they will be invited for a return matchplaying bowls on our short short mat.

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Overstrand Evening WIWe welcomed Jacqui Palmer from the Henry Blogg Museum in Cromerto our March meeting. Jacquie talked about the great man, Henry Blogg,who is the most highly decorated RNLI crew member ever. Jacqui gavemembers an insight into his bravery by relating the rescue which tookplace in heavy gales in December 1933. Following attending a distresscall from further down the coast, lifeboat HF Bailey was called back toCromer where the Sepoy was in dire trouble. The old rowing lifeboatAlexandra had been launched but under such extreme conditions wasunable to help. This was a particularly courageous rescue where, in a de-termined manoeuvre Henry Blogg put the HF Bailey over the deck, firstrescuing the Mate returning to save the Captain. Jacqui’s descriptionwas accompanied with photos taken from the beach, showing thelaunching of the Alexandra and the desperate situation of the Sepoy,with both Captain and Mate clinging to the barge’s rigging. Our April meeting will be on Wednesday 17th when Liz Crane willdemonstrate flower arranging with a Springtime theme. Our monthlymeetings commence at 7.30pm in the Parish Hall in The Londs. Visitorsare always most welcome.

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This week’s recipe comes from the fiery imagination of David Chattenden, my chef departie here at the Grove. He’s found his way to the quiet backwater of Cromer from the hustle, bustle and bright lights of Norwich,which of course means he uses some big words from time to time, but we usually justunderstand what he’s saying and I have to saythat he does make the most incredible stickytoffee pudding.

The season is upon us after a long, cold winterand the Grove is already very busy. The houseitself always seems to enjoy being full withpeople and I do hope you get the chance tocome up and see us for lunch, dinner, the bestSunday roast in North Norfolk, or to lookround our brand new Orchard Rooms, fiveguest bedrooms set in the grounds which are already proving a massive hit.

In the meantime, enjoy David’s Sticky ToffeePuddin’, and I look forward to seeing yousoon.

INGREDIENTS The Puddin’ 200g dates, stoned and chopped250ml black tea (not too strong)½ tsp. bicarbonate of soda85g soft, unsalted butter 175g self-raising flour1 tsp. mixed spice175g soft demerrara sugar2 eggs (beaten)1 orange (zested)150g chopped walnuts

The sauce100g dark muscavado sugar100g unsalted butter140ml double cream

METHODHeat the oven to 180c Boil the dates and tea in a saucepan to softenthe dates, stir in bicarbonate of soda and setaside

Beat together the sugar and butter until paleand creamy, and then fold in the egg, flour,mixed, orange zest and chopped walnuts.Add the dates and tea.Mix and pour into a buttered tin and bake for30-35 mins until the top is firm to the touch. For the sauce: melt the butter on a low heat,add the sugar and boil until well the sugar isdissolved, then lastly add the cream.

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All members of the North Norfolk SupporterGroup would like to thank everyone involved,from those who donated to volunteers whogave up their time to help and attend events. Stephanie Lawless, Community FundraisingManager at Dogs for the Disabled’s Banburyheadquarters, said “We’re delighted and wouldlike to thank the group for their hard work raising these desperately needed funds and forhelping to spread the word about the charity’swork. Nationwide our Supporter Groups raiseda grand total of £106,000.”

Dogs for the Disabled has trained over 630 Assistance Dogs to date and currently has

more than 275 working in England and Wales.It costs £12,000 to fund a dog from birth tofully trained Assistance Dog and nearly£20,000 to fund the dog for its working life.

There are 180 Assistance Dogs working inpartnership with adults with disability and 56 working with children with a disability.

Dogs for the Disabled was the first charity totrain an Autism Assistance Dog and there arecurrently 40 working with a family with a childwith autism.

It costs nearly £3 million pounds a year to run Dogs for the Disabled and the vital

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If you would be interested in getting involved, or would simply like to hear moreabout what the group get up to, then please feel free to get in touch. Email: [email protected] or call 01295 252600.

To make a donation visit www.dogsforthedisabled.org or call 01295 252600

North Norfolk Supporter Group SuccessDogs for the Disabled North Norfolk Supporter Group raised nearly £2,000 in 2012 in a variety of fundraising efforts including supermarket collections,giving talks to schools and community groups, running charity stands at localevents and managing collection tins in local businesses.

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23-Apr 5:32 AM 4.37 metres High12:06 PM 1.30 metres Low17:39 PM 4.50 metres High



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U13 Boys’ Hockey team come second in NationalsThe Under 13 Boys’ Hockey teamat Gresham’s Prep School in Holthave had a very successful season. Firstly, they qualified for the National Schools finals by comingrunners-up in the East Schoolsround of the National HockeyTournament at Redbridge inMarch. In addition, at the IAPS(Independent Association of Prep Schools) East qualifying tournament, the Under 13 teamcompeted against 20 other schoolsand went on to qualify as one ofonly four teams to compete at the IAPS National Finals at Millfield, which took place onThursday 14 March. The team played some very tough matches, but delivered a high standardof hockey and progressed to the final, where they lost to Chafyn Grove on the ‘golden goal’rule and so became the runners up in the IAPS Nationals.

Mark Buckingham, Head of Hockey at the Prep School, said “This is a fantastic result for theteam and I am really proud of all the hard work they have put in to make the National IAPS finals!"

Fit Together WalksMon 15 April – 10:30am - West Runton to Roman Camp Walk – Grade 3 Approx. 3 miles – A walk with moderateto steep gradients on concrete, grass, dirt andwoodland paths. Meet at the Hillside Animal Sanctuary car park (free), Sandy lane, West Runton, NR27 9QH.

Wed 17 April – 10:30am - Cromer toOverstrand Walk– Grade 4 – Approx. 4 miles (refreshment stop onroute) – A mixture of concrete, dirt and grass clifftops with steep gradients. Meet outside MerchantsPlace Area Partnership, 16 Church Street, Cromer,N27 9GW.

Weds 17 April – 2pm - Cromer PromIntroductory Bookable Walk– Grade 1 and Introductory – Any distance to one mile – A prom walk with ramps and gentle gradients. Meet at the NNDC disables CP (feesapply) down on the West Prom at Cromer. Nearpostcode: NR27 9HS. Please book for this walk on 07766259999 by 3pm Tues April 16th.

Thurs 25 April – 11am - BeestonCommon Fit Together Amble

– Approx. 2.5 miles – A relaxed pace walk on amixture of dirt, grass, woodland and concretepaths with gentle/moderate gradients with information along the way. Meet at the Priory Maze Car Park (free), Cromer Rd, Sheringham.This is a slow paced informational walk!

Fri 26 April – 10:30am - WoltertonWalk – Grade 3 – Approx. 3.5 miles – A country walk on grass, dirt, farm tracks and minor roads. Meetat The Saracen’s Head PH Car Park (free), Wolterton, NR11 7LZ.

Fri 26 April – 1:30pm - Wolterton LakeWalk – Grade 2 – Approx. 2.2 miles – A flat walk on dirttracks and grass around the lake. This walk hasunavoidable stiles. Meet at Wolterton Hall Car Park (£2 donation), near Erpingham, signed off the A140 Cromer Rd, NR11 7LY.

Please arrive 20 mins early if you are new. Formore information contact Melanie Brown on07826869377.

The Local Pick Up Point for the full Fit Togetherwalk programme is Cromer Tourist InformationCentre.

Pictured: U13 Boys’ Hockey team with Simon Mantell (hockey player for Great Britain)


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