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ISSUE 03525th April - 9th May 2014 The Most Popular ‘Freebie’ in North Norfolk.

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As our summer approaches us very slowly, we now tend to think of getting a tan and swimming somewhere in our sea.We also have to decide if we will be going to one, or more, of the events on the Cromer Pier, including of course the Pier Show itself.One of the perks of running a local paper is the invited to the opening night and when we have been running competitions for one of the Sunday shows getting tickets to see them.Once again, as you will see onPage 9, it is time to select the Carnival Royal Party. So who will be the Carnival Queen this year?With the exception of one year all the past Carnival Queenshave been delightful girls who fitted into the wholeCarnival set up very well, indeed.I gladly take my hat off to all of the former members of the Carnival Royal Party for doing such a great job representing the town of Cromer. As I do every year, I go along to the selection evening at the Cliftonville Hotel and always try to work out, who they are going to go for this year.

I would like to draw readers attention to the front cover of this issue and the photos on page 6 from the book: East Anglia From The Air NorfolkIt is certainly a great example of how very beautiful Norfolk is. Yes at £17.99 it is not that cheap, but it would make a great gift to any and all the fans of this part of the UK.

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From The Editor

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Dear Philip,It was heartening to receive such a positive response to my Pirate Radio article in issue 033 - not only in your letters page from as far afield as Sheffield and Nottingham - but also, locally, in person. Thank you all.Can I prevail upon you once again to remind people of the film ‘The Boat that Rocked’ being shown at Mundesley Village Cinema in the Coronation Hall, on Thursday 24th April (this week), please? See Page 16 for details.This film is a comedy spoof of the carefree life and times of pirate radio in the 60’s, with much music, therefrom, to rekindle our memories.The showing of the film will be preceded by a live song set from Sharon Louise - the singer with the big voice and bigger personality. Sharon will be featuring songs of the time to put us in the mood for the film and magic trip back in time. The show commences at 7.30pm but be early, it could be a biggie!

Incidentally, there is an exhibition about Radio Caroline and other offshore stations at Norwich Forum all week (commencing 21st April) with a talk by Keith Skues on, Wednesday 23rd, of his life as a DJ on Caroline in the 60s.

Dear Philip.Walking through Mundesley Gold Park this afternoon as I was passing a group of about ten boys,aged between about nine to thirteen, playing football they stopped and invited meto join their game.They were all nicely spoken and we chatted for a few minutes about football. When one of the boys said “let’s get on with the game” some of the boys extended their arms to shake hands with me and said:“it’s been nice chatting with you.”I have to say Philip that gesture really made my day.It was a delight to meet nicely spoken, well mannered boys, their parents can be justifiably proud of them.Yours sincerely.A delighted and encouraged,Wyndham Northam.

We, in Mundesley, seem to have started a trend!Remember, you read it here first!Kind RegardsMicky PetersTrimingham


Dear Editor, My husband Ron and I are both committed Christians and wanted to show in a positive way that not all Christians are Anti- Gay and we want the Gay community to know, that, God Loves Them Too!.

As we are in the run up to the time Christ died on the cross, this letter will help with our message of God’s love for all people.We held a party on 12th April, with friends whosupported us in our views and were delighted to have the Mayor of Cromer, David Pritchard & Mayoress , Helen Pritchard, and also had a scarf over 30 metres long, that had been made by people from all over the world, by knitting squares of various colours .

Thank you for considering this local, private event for addition in your Crab Tales.Sincerely yours Lynn Roper

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Dear Editor,Two new display cabinets have been donated to the RNLI in Cromer. Beryl and Bryan Mansell celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a party and asked family and friends to give donations to the RNLI instead of buying gifts.The Golden Wedding celebrations were held on the Southern Comfort boat from Horning. The happy couple invited 103 family, friends and neighbours to join them for the happy occasion and to help celebrate in style.

The money raised has provided a display cabinetto hold a replica of the Cromer Wartime Lifeboat HF Bailey, which served at the Pier from 1935to 1945 and was of course Henry Bloggs lifeboat.A unanimous decision was made to give proceeds to RNLI Cromer to fund an additional display cabinet to hold a replica model of RNLI Lester, the stations All Weather Lifeboat.

The Ladies Lifeboat Guild Display Cabinet

The cabinets are now on display in the main RNLI Cromer station at the end of the Pier.

Act Now..............to secure your vote.With the European Parliamentary election taking place on Thursday 22nd May, the Local Returning Officer for Nth Norfolk is urging voters to make sure they are registered to vote in time.“People are talking about the elections, but you’ll only be able to have your say on who represents you in the European Parliament if you’re registered to vote by the deadline of Tuesday 6 May”, said Sheila Oxtoby, Chief Executive of NNDC and Local Returning Officer for North Norfolk for the European Parliament election.“Registering is quick and simple. All you have to do is visit : www.northnorfolk.org/elections & print off a registration form or call NNDC Electoral Services on: 516 046 or 516 317.Even if you think you’re already registered, it’s really important to double check. Many people think they are automatically registered because they pay council tax, but this isn’t true. If you’re unsure, you can call your local authority to check.”

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Thanks to Lucie Laurent for sending this photograph of the sculpture called Politicians Discussing Global Warming.


Continued From Front Pagecounty from the city of Norwich itself with its wonderful castle and cathedral, Elm Hill and the meandering River Wensum to the outlying towns and villages nestling in the furthest corners of Nelson’s County.

Taken from aircraft as varied as a Piper PA 28 & the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s Lancaster bomber, and even on scheduled airliners, these photographs cover Norfolk from the wild northern tip of the county including Holkham Bay and Hunstanton, travelling along the coast over the holiday havens of Great Yarmouth, Sheringham and Cromer to the Norfolk Broads and then inland to Norwich and stately homes such as Holkham Hall and Sandringham.This is a book that will delight anyone who has an interest in Norfolk and its landscape.(Far Left ) It is so easy to forget just how many beach huts there are at Wells and if you have not been to Holkham recently the photo (Above) shows just how largeit is and the photo below is of a very lonely Happisburgh Lighthouse.

Cromer looking in and looking out (above & below)

I am in no doubt that this is one of those books that would make a great gift to any fan of Norfolk. Go to their website (see front page). With over 150 pages of photographs, it is well worth the cost of £17.99. PK

Above Wells & below Sheringham


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Trimingham Sunday The 6thAll the maps and bacon rolls were sold out within the first hour or so.All in all a great turn out, from locally home made marmalade, to you name it, it is there For Sale in one of at least 20 different locations around the village.

As we approached the village we could see at least a hundred groups, walking around with a bag or three attached to their arms.Having advertised this event in the Crab Tales, over a week before Liz King (Above) seems to have got this just right.

Dare I say as much. We did give the village a good deal on their advertising, bearing in mind that the monies raised will be going to their new village hall which is beingplanned for Trimingham.

Even without a map to see where all the garage and yard sales were, it didn’t take very long to spot the houses open for business in their back yards.You have to hand it to everyone involved it was a highly successful way to raise money for their new village hall.You have to hand it to the likes of Liz King and many others, the village is all very involved in all kinds of events to raise the money that is needed.I wish them well. PK

70 Years Of Being TogetherBack in 1944, on April 8th Ronald & Kathleen Bultitude were married in Norwich.A mere 70 years ago and have enjoyed each other’s company ever since.Back then, Ronald was in the army, before he began to work for a number of years in the fruit and vegetable business as a wholesale fruit and vegetable salesman.These two retired to Mundesley in 1988 and have happily lived there ever since.When I asked how they had been able to stay so happily married for so long Kathleen simply said that it was due to getting over problems quickly and not brooding over them forever.

The couple have one daughter, and two grand-children and one great grandson who is now around 14 years old.I asked Ronald & Kathleen if they had been out to celebrate their 70 years together.Kathleen said their daughter was organising something for them both at Easter. “We do not know where we will be going out to as yet, but it will be fun”.

I found these two such a delightful couple to meet, just a few days after the 8th of April. The couple received a card wishing them all the best from the Queen of England as well as a framed message ( Above left) from one of their neighbours in Fairfield Close.I wish them both many more happy years together. PK


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Cromer Carnival Royal Family

Friday 25th April 7.30pm: The Cliftonville Hotel, CromerSelection of Miss Cromer 2014

& Senior Attendant. Entrants must be 17 years old or over & live within

Cromer, Suffield Park, Aldborough, Aylmerton, East & West Runton, Felbrigg, Hanworth,

Northrepps, Overstrand, Roughton, Sidestrand, Sustead, Thorpe Market or Trimingham.

Friday 2nd May 7pm: The Cottage. Louden Road,Cromer

Junior Attendants CompetitionEntrants must be age 12-16 years

. Sunday 4th May 3pm : Cromer Community Hall

Prince & Princess Competition Entrants must be age 7-11 yrs.

All Contestants must be able to attend all day on 17th - 20th August & during Carnival week.

Miss Cromer will win £200, the senior attendant,will receive a prize of £150.

SPOT THE CRAB and win a Family Swim voucher from ‘SPLASH’ in Sheringham ( 2 Adults & 2 kids)

If you are under 12, tell us your name, age and address, also in which advert

the Crab is hidden and the page number. Please Note : Entries should be written by the child themselves, at least their name.

OR - If you are a pensioner, SPOT THE COD and win

TEA & CAKE FOR TWOnow at Huckleberries

43 Church Street, CromerHand in your Entry, with your name & where you found the cod and the page number please, to:

K. Hardware in Cromer, or post it to: The CRABTALES

30 West St. Cromer. NR27 9DSbefore the next issue comes out.

The first entry out of the hat wins ! ISSUE 033 WINNERS

Congratulations to Mrs C Dulon, from Mundesley, who found the cod on Page 13 in Handy Gary’s

advert & to Willow Bushell, aged 10, from East Runton, who spotted the Crab on page 7,

in the Co-operative Travel advert.

30 Years LaterOn Friday 4th April from 2.15pm onwards the Norwich & Peterborough in Cromer opened its doors to celebrate their 30th birthday in style.Hosted by the delightful Karen Chastney, the branch manager, who welcomed everyone with a coffee or tea and bits and other bobs of food to celebrate the 30 years since the Building Society has been in Cromer.Nearly everyone seemed to know each other and the chat began straight away before our local MP Norman Lamb turned up to cut the cake with Karen.As a customer, I have always enjoyed bankingat the N&P, particularly with Karen, who is very thoughtful and considerate towards all her customers.I have to date never heard a bad word said of any one of the staff at this business in the town.

With a team of five full time and two part time staff, they seem to have got it just right.Norman Lamb MP turned up at around 2.45pm.and after chatting to everyone who was there, he cut the cake with Karen.

A very pleasant way to spend an hour at the bank in extremely good company.I wish everyone who works there yet another happy 30 years. I wonder, if I will be there then to write about their jolly years. PK


The Scrumptious Seafood Trail features over 20 local cafes, restaurants, pubs and hotels. The Crab & Lobster Festival runs from 16th to 18th May and kicks off with a Concert at the Pier Pavilion Theatre on Friday 16th May. Hosted by Olly Day, The Sheringham Shantymen, La Grosse Erreur and Nigel ‘Boy’ Sayer will be performing. Tickets for the concert are £7.50 and are on sale from the Pavilion Theatre box office on 01263 512 495. The Bootiful Boat Art Trail will remain in placeuntil Friday 15th August when all Boats will be prepared for the annual Charity Auction on Sunday 24th August to coincide with the last weekend of Cromer Carnival.

Further information on the Boats, Seafood Trail or Opening Concert is available on: www.crabandlobsterfestival.co.uk. In 2013 an estimated 20,000 people enjoyed the Festival weekend and thousands more took part in the Festival’s Lifebuoy Art Trail helping to extend the Tourist Season.

Photographs by Dave Roberts.

On Friday 2nd MayA newly formed collective of Cromer residents will kick-start its activities with a night of live music. The dancehall band the Sweetbeats will bring their joyful sounds to Cromer CommunityCentre, in aid of Cromer Skate Park campaign.‘Cromer Social Services’ is a group of Cromer residents with the aim of organising social eventsin the town while raising money for good causesat the same time. The Sweetbeats are an 8-piece dance hall band who bring colour, fun & style to their stage sets & snapper dapper outfits. They play rocksteady ska - but add a twist to every tune, nutty noises, an occasional frosting of dub, & hints of Motown, Northern Soul & Dancehall to sweeten the sound.Guests are invited to arrive for 8pm, when they can learn some original swing and jive dance moves, courtesy of Marlene’s School of Dance. At 8.45pm the Sweetbeats take to the stage with a selection of original songs & classic grooves. DJs will perform in-between sets and the bar will be selling alcohol & soft drinks & cakes. Tickets cost £9 in advance from the ‘Wet Dog’ surf shop on Tucker Street, or £10 on the door.Find out more about Cromer Social Services on their FaceBook page, or by following them on:Twitter: @CromerSocSer

The Crab & Lobster Festival’s annual Art Trail& Seafood Trail was launched in Cromer and in Sheringham.

Over 70 decorative boats have popped up in shop windows and in open spaces across Cromer, Sheringham and further afield as part of the Bootiful Boat Art Trail while local eateries will celebrate the Seafood Trail. The Festival Trail leaflet can be picked up in local tourist information centres.The Bootiful Boats, decorated by local artists, school-children, community groups and shops, have been adorned & transformed for people to choose their favourite to enter a prize draw. The Boats which will all be auctioned off to the highest bidder to raise funds for charity in the Festival’s Charity Auction on August 24th.

On Friday 18th April

The First Beach Hut.... to take its stand.

Thanks to Annie for sending us this.

Cinder-ella (& Cinder-fella) You shall go to the Ball...Have you wanted to go to Mundesley Village Cinema film but like Cinders been in want of a carriage? Well now, thanks to Nth Norfolk Community Transport (NNCT), maybe you now can.Mundesley Village Cinema is delighted to be working with NNCT who are offering transport to people who do not have access to transport, or have disabilities that require a specially adapted vehicle . So if you would like to come to the next film12 Years A Slave or need to arrange transport for a medical appointment, a trip shopping or some other journey, contact NNCT on: 01692 500 840 or [email protected] .NNCT provides their flexible minibus service within the Nth Norfolk Area, covering villages from Stalham to Holt & down as far as Wroxham. So now every Cinder–ella & Cinder-fella may go to every Mundesley Village Cinema ball there is visit: www.mundesley.org/film

Broadland Chess ClubBroadland Chess Club teams have won two more cup competitions run by the Norfolk County Chess Association. At the end of March Broadland Swifts won the Rapid-play Handicap Cup Final with a 6 - 2 win against Kings Lynn Gold. Now their Broadland Bitterns side has won the Williamson Cup Final with a 3 - 1 win against Norfolk & Norwich. The Bitterns is Broadland’s strongest team consisting of Gerald Moore, Ken McEwan, Roy Hughes and Henry Duncanson. Both finals were played at The King’s Head, Coltishall which has provided the Club with a very welcoming base throughout their 2013-2014 season.To conclude this successful season, Broadland Chess Club is running a Quick-play Chess Tournament on Saturday 24th May as part of this year’s Wide Sky Aylsham Festival & a Junior Congress (for children up to 16 years) at Aylsham High School on Saturday 14th June. From September this year the Broadland Chess Club will

run their sessions Monday and Wednesday evening sessions in Coltishall and Friday evening sessions (for juniors) in Aylsham.

To find out more about Broadland Chess Club’s activities visit:

https://sites.google.com/site/roadlandchessclub/or contact: Paul Badger on: 01603 737 572

or Jonathan Reeve on: 01263 733 744 Pictured Below: Top Boards. (From left to right) Benjamin Collinson (Norfolk & Norwich) prepares to play against Henry Duncanson (Broadland)


Sat 3rd, Sun 4th & Mon 5th May

Browne’s Tea RoomMany will remember Aristrocrats Tea Room in Bond Street, Cromer, run for a number of years by Paul and Valarie Godfrey, who now live near Peterborough and nearer to their daughter and family.Back in December last year, after a few months trying to sell the place, they sold the house and business on to Robert and Christine Browne in January this year.After a great deal of hard work on this popular establishment, the new owners opened their doors on April 1st, after midday (avoiding being April fooled) and are now open six days a week from 8.30am till 4.30pm serving their wonderful & tasty meals.When asked what they were doing before, while living in Essex, Christine told me how she had over the last few years been busy looking after her elderly parents, and before doing that she was working in catering.

Meanwhile Robert has been working as a mobile welder, until they moved up to Norfolk in December last year.The couple have enjoyed staying in Cromer for at least 8 years, having owned a flat here before they bought this business.Christine and Robert have a son and daughter, their son is working in Walsham Abbey for Sainsburys, as a warehouse man and their daughter works for UK Power Network.I asked them why Cromer? Their response was very positive as they both had enjoyed being here over the eight years they had stayed in their flat and they really love the whole area.“When this place came onto the Market we just had to move in and take the place on”So what are they were going to doing with this lovely place?“It is all about getting it right, not only for the local residents but also, of course, for all the visitors who come to Cromer, to

enjoy the town and / or the great fare we have to offer them as well of course”

They are indeed a delightful couple and are both welcoming and friendly. That is what they are offering to their customers and I wish them all the very best for a successful future. PK

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Fourth place (picture above) went to Michael Muscroft from Sprowston in Norwich. Michael said “I am absolutely thrilled to have come 4th in this wonderful competition, knowing I was up against some great photographers and their shots only makes me feel more elated. The overall event, with its centenary celebration of red to represent the poppy has been fantastic and I’m looking forward to this year’s.”The Junior category first place in the 12-16 age category went to Tessa Gibson of Cromer who wins a Nexus tablet from Bennetts.The 11yrs & under first place was won by Sian Clarke from Cromer who wins a 4” Scroll tablet from Bennetts. Cromer Mayor, David Pritchard said: “Congratulations to the winners and thanks to the judges for their time, also to the members of the Fireworks Committee along with all the volunteers who turn-up every New Years’ Day to help make the event such a success.”

All of the entries for the competition can be viewed on the events Facebook page:‘New Year’s Day Fireworks, Cromer’.

there is a great friendly atmosphere around townand an amazing display to finish things off.”

Second place (picture above) went to last year’s winner Mark Bunning from Watton. Mark said: “Wow fantastic news, I am looking forward to the next display already. Thank you to all the organisers for their hard work in the build up for such a superb event for all the family to enjoy. Well done to all involved.”Third place (picture below) went to Robert Hubbard from Brandon in Suffolk

Over 90 Entries Over 90 entries were received for the 2014 New Year’s Day Fireworks photography competition from across England. The judges included EDP Photographer Antony Kelly, fireworks committee members Jim Bond & Tony Shipp, Manager of Bennetts in Cromer Simon Morton, photographer David Morris and Cromer Major David Pritchard.

First place (picture above) the winner of the adult category was Steve Hone from March in Cambridgeshire. Steve’s winning image will be transformed into the official event poster for 2015 and he also receives a Toshiba Tablet prize donated by electrical store Bennetts. Steve said: “I’m absolutely delighted! I was persuaded to enter the competition and left it to the last day, so to win is a massive boost.I come to Cromer fairly regular, more in the summer months though, as it’s nice to come for a wander and grab some fish n chips and just take in everything sitting on the pier. The summer events I try to get to, but the New Years Firework display is an absolute must,

Congratulations.. .......to all my friends and family who were born in the 1940’s, 50’s, and 60’sFirst, we survived being born to mothers who smoked &/or drank Sherry while they carried us and lived in houses made of asbestos...They took aspirin, ate blue cheese, bread and dripping, raw egg products, loads of bacon and processed meat, tuna from a can, and didn’t get tested for diabetes or cervical cancer.After that trauma, our baby cots were covered with bright coloured lead-based paints.We had no childproof lids on medicine bottles, doors or cabinets and when we rode our bikes, we had no helmets or shoes, not to mention, the risks we took hitchhiking.As children, we would ride in cars with no seat belts or air bags.We drank water from the garden hose and NOT from a bottle.Take away food was limited to fish & chips, no pizza shops, McDonalds , KFC, Subway or Nandos.Even though all the shops closed at 6.00pm and didn’t open on a Sunday, somehow we didn’t starve to death!We shared one soft drink with 4 friends, from one bottle and NO ONE actually died from this.We could collect old drink bottles and cash them in at the corner st ore and buy Toffees, Gobstoppers and Bubble Gum.We ate cupcakes, white bread & real butter, milk from the cow and drank soft drinks with sugar in it, but we weren’t overweight because......We Were Always Outside Playing!We would leave home in the morning and play all day, as long as we were back when the street-lights came on. No one was able to reach us all day. And we were O..K.We would spend hours building our go-carts out of old prams and then ride down the hill, only to find out we forgot the brakes. We built tree houses and dens and played in river beds with matchbox cars.

We did not have Playstations, Nintendo Wii , X-boxes, no video games, no 999 channels on SKY, no video/dvd films, or colour TV, no mobile phones, no personal computers, no Internet or Internet chat rooms.......We Had Friends and we went outside and found them!We fell out of trees, got cut, broke bones and teeth and there were no Lawsuits from these accidents.Only girls had pierced ears!We ate worms and mud pies made from dirt, and the worms did not live in us forever.You could only buy Easter Eggs and Hot Cross Buns at Easter time....We were given air guns and catapults for our 10th birthdays,We rode bikes or walked to a friend’s house and knocked on the door or rang the bell, or just yelled for them!Mum didn’t have to go to work to help dad make ends meet because we didn’t need to keep up with the Jones’s!Not everyone made the rugby/football/cricket/netball team. Those who didn’t had to learn to deal with disappointment. Imagine that!! Getting into the team was based on MeritOur teachers used to hit us with canes and gym shoes and throw the blackboard rubber at us if they thought we weren’t concentrating . We can string sentences together and spell and have proper conversations because of a good, solid three R’s education. Our parents would tell us to ask a stranger to help us cross the road. The idea of a parent bailing us out if we broke the law was unheard of.They actually sided with the law!Our parents didn’t invent stupid names for their kids like ‘Kiora’ and ‘Blade’ and ‘Ridge’ and ‘Vanilla’

We had freedom, failure, success and responsibility, and we learned How To Deal With It All !And YOU are one of them!Congratulations!You might want to share this with others who have had the luck to grow up as kids, before the lawyers and the government regulated our lives for our own good.And while you are at it, forward it to yourkids so they will know how brave their parents were.

Thanks to David Thorne for this

Winners Of The Soul LegendsCompetitionAll of the entries to the competition in Issue no: 033 of the Crab Tales had the correct answer toWho is known as The Queen of Soul, which is of course Aretha Franklin.The promoters of the show generously allotted us two pairs of tickets to the Soul Legends showat the Pier Pavilion Theatre in Cromer on Saturday May 3rd at 7.30pm The two Lucky Winners to have their names drawn out of the hat were:Caroline Catt, from Cromer & Julie Porter from Overstrand.

There is still time to book your tickets to this ‘Feel Good Show Of The Year’ Tickets are available at £22.00 each from the Pier Pavilion Box Office on: 01263 512 495or visit: cromer-pier.com or: easytheatres.com


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It will take 2 years to bring our local ambulancetrust up to a good standard, Norfolk’s top ambulance boss has claimed.The new Chief Executive of the East of England Ambulance Trust, Dr Anthony Marsh was out-lining his plans at an Act on Ambulances meeting in Cromer earlier this month – his first public speaking event since he took over the role in December.Dr Marsh told the audience that the average ambulance response time for North Norfolk had fallen from 27 mins for life-threatening emergencies to 18 mins over the first three months of 2014, which he said showed signs of progress. However there was still work to be done, with the campaigners’ latest statistics showing that in February this year only 35% of calls for the

district were being met within the 8 min. target – well below the 75pc expectation of Trusts.The ambulance chief explained that his first goal was to ensure safety of both patients & staff by investing in new vehicles, additional “home grown” paramedic paramedics, and more ambulance hours which would then lead to improvements in response times. He was also critical of his predecessors’ attempts at rota redesigns, which had an over-reliance on Rapid Response Vehicles rather than Double Staffed Ambulances.He answered a variety of questions which included the crisis in A&E, long-term funding for the service, and contracts for private ambulances.

Denise Burke, who chaired the meeting and is Labour’s Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for North Norfolk, said: “Dr Marsh has set some clear priorities for turning around the trust and improving performance in North Norfolk. It will take time to recruit and train new staff and get more ambulances on the road but we welcome his ambitions.‘Act on Ambulances’ will monitor progress closely to ensure that North Norfolk gets the ambulance service it needs for its ageing population in remote rural/coastal areas and influx of tourists.Any local residents experiencing issues with the ambulance service can contact us for help in raising the matter with the trust. We have invited Dr Marsh back to North Norfolk in a year’s time to see what progress has been made.”Photos: Dr Anthony Marsh, chief executive of the East of England Ambulance Service Trust, Denise Burke and Matt Broad, the trust’s general manager for Norfolk.

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Get Involved With Your Doctors’ Practice!When we visit our GP we are often unaware of just what goes on behind the scenes at a busy Practice. Being a regular ‘user’ of our own local Practice – not only for myself but for other members of my family – I was pleased to be able to join the Patient Reference Group (PRG) at our surgery since it enabled me to understand more of how systems work within the NHS and also to give an input from the patients’ perspective on various issues relating to our Practice.We meet every three months to discuss matters ranging from surgery facilities and services, to helping compile Patient Questionnaires and also editing a regular Newsletter for patients. Matters under discussion recently have included patient record sharing, early dementia diagnosis, upgrading building facilities, the problem of missed appointments and use of the internet for booking appointments, etc. As you can see, a wide range of issues!We also have visiting speakers, sharing their expertise in matters linked to the provision of good health care in Norfolk.

I have been greatly impressed by just how much work is done by the Practice staff to ensure thatthings run smoothly, especially with all the new demands being made by what seem to be the never ending changes to NHS systems.As members of the PRG we are invited to attend conferences held by the North Norfolk Clinical Commissioning Group where we have learned more about the new structure within the NHS and have been able to contribute our opinions on important issues concerning local services.It is so easy to take our health service for granted and, perhaps, sometimes criticise the service we receive. I have certainly had my eyes opened since becoming a member of our PRG and have nothing but admiration for the commitment of our surgery team. If YOU feel you could contribute to your local Practice, why not enquire about joining your PRG. We have many older or retired people living in Nth Norfolk who do a great job and possibly make up the majority of PRG members – it would be good to see more young representatives of the community become involved as well!

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Eleven People.... .....were hanging on a rope under a helicopter.Ten men and one woman. The rope was not strong enough to carry them all so they decided that one had to leave, because otherwise they were all going to fall.They weren’t able to choose that person, until the woman gave a very touching speech.She said that she would voluntarily let go of therope because, as a woman she was used to givingup everything for her husband and kids or for men in general, and was used to always making sacrifices with little in return.

As soon as she finished her speech, as she anticipated, all the men started clapping.

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Saturday 3rd May 7.30 pm : St. Botolph’s Church, TrunchThe Ridgeway Quartet ~ Marion Garrett & Akiko Coulter – Violin, Linda Clark – Viola, Gavin Clements – Violoncello.Haydn: ‘Sunrise’ Quartet, Op 76/4, Mozart: Quartet in D minor, K 42,1Mendelssohn: Quartet in E-flat, Op 12. Admission by programme at the door.£9 (concs £7) The Bure Valley School, Hungate St. AylshamAylsham Christmas Lights Committee Presents ~A Night of Fun for all the family with a Barn Dance & Ploughman’s. Help raise money for Christmas lights.Tickets from J.B.Postle & Son & Jimmy Dale, Ayl-sham Town Square. £10, under 14’s £4. (including Ploughman’s Supper & Pudding). BYO drinks.Sat 3rd, Sun 4th & Mon 5th May12noon -late: The Crown Inn, TrunchBeer Festival ~ 12 Real Ales. Music by the NIGHTROLLERS on Sunday from 6pm. Food available. Monday 5th May10am - 4pm: TrunchGarage / Yard Sales ~ Maps showing locations in village will be available from Trunch Village Stores 11am - 3pm: Cromer Parish Church. Grand Plant Sale ~ Potted, rooted annuals and perennials. Home-made cakes & drinks. In aid of the Cromer Bells restoration project. 11am-5pm: Chestnut Farm. W. Beckham NR25 6NXOpen Gardens ~ Visiting nurseries,light refreshmentsAmple field parking. weather permitting. Info: 822 2411.30 - 4pm: Gimingham Village HallMay Fayre ~ Books, local honey, hand made cards, bric-a-brac, plants, home made cakes, children’s games, tombola, raffle, refreshments & BBQ. Spring Bonnet competition to be judged at 3:30pm. Come & meet Twinks the pony & Bentley the sheep. 1.30pm: Pilgrim Centre, TriminghamWhist ~ £1.50 per player, all welcome. 4 prizesThursday 8th May11am-5pm: Chestnut Farm. W. Beckham NR25 6NXOpen Gardens ~ Visiting nurseries.light refreshments available. Ample field parking. weather permitting. Info: 822 2411.30pm: Pilgrim Centre TriminghamWhist ~ £1.50 per player, all welcome. 4 prizes

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Friday 25th April2pm: Pilgrim Shelter, TriminghamCraft Afternoon ~ All welcome come with your craft or just come & chat craft ideas. Cost £1.50 Further details June: 833 382 7.30-11pm : Buxton Village HallA Night of Country Music ~ With Julie Dawn. Music from 8pm. Refreshments available. BYO Drinks. Entry on Door £5. Info: 01603 279 460Saturday 26th April 9:30am: The Sackhouse, Wells Next-the-Sea.RYA First Aid Course ~ Learn vital First Aid skills for emergencies ashore or afloat! Course fee £95 includes RYA Certificate, St John First Aid Manual & refreshments. Spaces Limited, please book early to reserve your place on: 07789 526 176. email: [email protected] or visit: trainingafloat.com From 7am: New hall field, Coast Road Trimingham next to WoodlandsCarboot Sale ~ Sellers from 7am. Sorry no caterers. Free parking for buyers. Pitches £5 Info: 834 9657.30: Antingham Village HallMusical Evening ~ £4 each on the door, includes refreshments. A raffle will also be held.

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Sunday 27th April 2.30pm: Wensum Valley Hotel, TaverhamCharity Concert ~ hosted by Royal British Legion Women’s Section. The Marham Bluebirds Military Wives Choir, Dale Bullimore, Fiona Davies and Compere Mik Godfrey. For Tickets £7.50, contact : 734 115 or 01953 219 279.3pm: Templewood, Frogshall, NR27 0LJ. Cromer Music Evenings ~ Pianist Kausikan Rajeshkumar. Bach’s English Suite no. 5 in E minor, Beethoven’s Sonata in E major, Scriabin’s Sonata no. 2, op. 19 & the Barcarolle, op. 60 by Chopin.Tickets at the door at Templewood, Frogshall, NR270LJ. Info from: 579 4007 for 7pm: Pilgrim Centre TriminghamQuiz Night ~ £1 pp. up to 4 in team. Prizes for 1st, 2nd & supporting teamsMonday 28th April 1.45 - 4pm: Pilgrim Shelter, TriminghamWhist ~ £1.50 for play, raffle and tea & biscuits7pm: Pilgrim Shelter, TriminghamYoga ~ £5 Details from Linda 834 349Wednesday 30th April 7- 9.30pm : Cromer Parish Hall(Doors open at 6.30pm)Annual Town Meeting ~ Welcome by Mayor of Cromer. Info about the switch off of street lighting after midnight.Guest Speakers: Brian Farrow, NNDC – Cromer’s Sea Defences. Rik Martin, NRCC - Poorlands Trust. Questions to Councillors. Presentation of Grants. Cromer Honours Awards. Further info: 512 254.

MAYThursday 1st May 1.30pm: Pilgrim Centre TriminghamWhist ~ £1.50 for play, raffle and tea & biscuits.Friday 2nd May10am-noon : Thorpe Market ChurchMultiple Sclerosis Coffee Morning ~ refreshments, raffle, tombola, bric-a-brac & cake stalls. All welcome. 7.30 for 8pm:Briningham Village Hall (Holt-Guist Rd)Quiz Evening ~Teams of 4, £4 pp. Nibbles provided, Bar available Pre-bookings essential on :860 611. In aid of St. Maurice Church & Village Hall. Saturday 3rd May9.30am - noon. Quaker Meeting House, N. WalshamPlant & Book Sale ~ Ample free parking. Light refreshments. An opportunity to look round the 18th Century Meeting House.2 - 4pm: Overstrand Sports Ground.Overstrand Bowls Club ~ Open Afternoon. Residentsof Overstrand & surrounding area are invited to a free taster session. Come along to have a go. Flat shoes with no heels must be worn. Bowls of various sizes available to use on the day. Further info from Keith Fathers on 579 730.

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Soup & Pudding LunchFriday 25th April & Friday 30th May

12 midday on: Church Rooms opposite Coronation Hall, Mundesley

Light Music & Raffle ~ £4.00 All proceeds to All Saints’ Church Funds.

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Friday 9th May 2-4pm: Pilgrim Centre TriminghamCraft Afternoon ~ all welcome come with your craft or just come & chat craft ideas. Cost £1.50 Further details June: 833 382 Saturday 10th May9am - Midday: Nth Walsham community centreTable Top Sale ~ Book Tables £5 on: 01692 402 116. Organised by the North Walsham Players.2 - 4pm: Erpingham Village HallTable Top Sale ~ On behalf of Thwaite Church. Tombola & refreshments. To book a table at £5 ring Daphne Nichols on 761 7047 for 7.30pm : Cromer Parish HallQuiz Night ~ Max 6 per team. £2 pp. or £7pp. to include Fish & Chips. Book on 07775 830 907. Raising funds for Cromer Skate Park. Details www.cromerskatepark.co.uk.7.30: Antingham Village HallQuiz Night ~ £3 pp. on door includes refreshments. A raffle will also be held.7.30pm for 8pm : Northrepps Village HallDecoy Road band ~ 50’s, 60’s & country music. Buffet & raffle, all proceeds to Northrepps School.Advance tickets from Northrepps School £5. or £7 on the door.9pm: Woodland Holiday Park, TriminghamLive To Love Another Day ~ Featuring Velvet Will Reynolds performing his latest CD single on sale in aid of E.Anglian Air Ambulance. Also Cliff As If, Claire Reynolds & Dance Attitude. Free Admission. Sat 10th & Sun 11th May10am - 4pm: Suffield Park Bowls Club, Cromer.Bowls Club Open Days ~ We will supply the bowls for you to try, just wear some flat shoes, you will bereally welcome. It’s a great sport, nice gentle exercise,and you may well become seriously addicted!! Club has good facilities,and runs many other events out of season. Your chance to make some new friends, so come on down, we’d love to see you. Light refreshments will be available.

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Car Boot SalesFrom 8am - Wednesdays Gold Park, Mundesley

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Bodham Playing Field( 24th May - 6th Sept ) Set up from 7 30am. tel: 01263 588 228 to book pitch at £5.

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1st Sunday of Month - from 10amGresham Village Park

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Saturdays 9am-3pm (weather permitting)Canaan Christian Centre, 21 Holt Road, Sheringham. Supporting women’s refuge

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Friday 16th May 7pm : Baconsthorpe Village HallJumble Sale ~ various stalls, refreshments on sale. Raffle. Admission is FREE.

Saturday 17th & Monday 19th MaySat 11am - 4pm & Mon 10am - 2pm Cromer Parish Hall.Great Book Sale ~ 10,000 books kindly donated by a Cromer couple who are retiring from their on-line book selling business and and have very generously offered their entire stock to the project. Home-made cakes and drinks. In aid of the Cromer Bells restoration project. Sunday 18th May2.30-4.30pm: St. Mary Barningham Winter Church, Matlaske. NR11 7HY.Fundraising Concert ~ 3pm - 4pm : ‘Vocality’. A Nth Norfolk based vocal ensemble of 12 singers with a programme including Palestrina, Billy Joel, Mendelssohn & Madness.Refreshments & cakes available. Raffle. Parking available at Barningham Hall. All proceeds to the Friends of Aldborough Surgery.

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AylshamBridge Club 7pm Fri 7.15pm t: 761 308Broadland Junior Chess 8.30am term-time Sat. t: 735 740 https://sites.google.com/site/broadlandchessclubjuniors/Country Market each Friday 8.50-noonCricket Club indoor Sun 3-5pm t: 510 102 Evening WI 7.30pm 1st Thurs Town Hall.Extend Over 60’s Exercise Fridays Jubilee Family Centre t: 01692 407 851 Farmers Market 9am-1pm 1st & 3rd Sat Market PlaceF.I.T. group 2nd & 4th Weds t: 731 177Flower Club 2nd Wed 7.30pm Town HallFitness Yoga/Pilates Tues & Thurs Friendship Hall t: 01692 538 569 Gym Club Fri 5pm. High School t: 576 609Inspired Gardeners group. 2nd Thurs 10.30 - noon. Methodist Church Hall. t:733 535. Lammas KC Lodge ROAB Tues 8.15pm Sutton School Of Dance, Mill Row.Monday Stall Parish Church 8.30-noon N. N. Mental Health Users & Carers Forum 2nd Weds Jubilee Centre 1- 3.30pm. Guest speakers. RBL (Womens) 1st Mon Salvation Army Hall t: 734 091 N.N. Speakers Club 7pm alt.Wed High School t: 01692 402 662Scalextric Club Presto Park Weds 7.15pm. t: 01603 754 319 Quaker Meetings Sun 10.30am Peggs YardYoga Tues 7.30pm Peggs Yard. t: 732 426CromerAge Concern Fri 10am The Cottage.Aqua Therapy Classes Mon 11-12am Wed 7-8pm Country Club t: 501 914 Air Training Corps. 7pm Mon & Thurs, High Schoolt: 515 452Baptist Church 1st & 3rd Sat Coffee morning t: 576 524 Bridge (Duplicate) Mon 7pm t: 822 778C.A.B. Appointments: t : 01692 405 847Chesterfield Hall Mon 10am Parent & Toddlers. Sun 11.45am Family Service & Children’s Club Christian Fellowship Sun 10.30am former Gospel Hall t: 838 180Cromer Orchestra meets 7-9pm The Belfry Arts Centre. Overstrand. t: 511 600Cromer Forum 1st Tues 7.30pm Methodist Church New Hall t: 515138Diabetes UK 4thThurs 7.30pm Methodist Church Hall. t: 01692 405 492 Elderberries Badminton 3-5pm Mon & Fri Cromer sports hall. t: 761 142 Elderberries Short Mat Bowls 3-5pm Mon & Fri Cromer sports hall. t: 511 246Flower Club 7.30pm 3rd Mon Junior School. t: 513 408Folk Dance Club 7.30pm Tues Community Hall t: 578 224Garden Society 7.30pm 2nd Weds Community Hall t: 514 399Hockey Club Mon under16s & under13s 6.30pm Adults 7.15pm Sports CentreKorean Martial Arts t: 07765 282 981Lip reading classes Thurs 10 - 12noon Methodist Church Rooms t: 0344 800 8002.NHS Retirement Fellowship 3rd Weds 2.30-4pm Cromer Hospital. t: 510 002 N & N Assoc.for Blind 9.30-1pm Tues Merchants Place. N.N. Mencap Society Thurs 1pm Merchants Pl. t: 578 116Parkinson’s Disease Society 10.30am 2nd Wed of monthSt. John Hall, Bond St.R.E.M.E. 2pm. 1st Wed Halsey Hse t: 512 450RBL 2pm 1st Wed. The Cottage t:510 146RBL Women’s Section 2.30pm 1st Thurs Royal Naval Assoc. t:720 107 or email: [email protected] for infoROAB Wed 8.15pm The Cottage.Sing for Joy Singing Group Thurs 10am. Community Centre. t: 570 117St John Ambulance Adults Tues 7.30pm Cadets Tues 5.45pm St John Hall, Bond St. Sea Scouts Overstrand Rd info t: 514 562 Tabletop/Craft Sale 9am-3pm St.John Hall, Bond St. Last Fri.of month t: 649 441Taekwondo Sports Centre. t: 711 824 Tennis Club Sun, Weds & Fri t:513 741 The One O’clock Club over 60’s.1-2pm Thurs. Barker’s Herne. W.I. 2nd Thurs 2 pm, Garden St.Overstrand Acorns Parent & Toddler Group 1.30 -3pm Thurs (term-time) Belfry School. t: 579 275. Gardening Club 2.30pm 1st Tues Parish Hall t: 576 437Carpet Bowls 2.30pm Thurs. Parish Hall t: 833 369 Railway Quilters & Craft Group 2nd & 4th Tues.10-12 Parish Hall t: 576 986 Strand Club 2nd Wed of month (except August) 2.30pm Methodist Church t: 578 250W.I. 3rd Wed 7.30pm Parish Hall t: 834 242

What, When & Where All Phone tel nos. are code 01263, unless otherwise stated.MundesleyBadminton Tues & Fri am: Coronation Hall. Tel:720 082 Bowls Pavilion Bingo: Sun 7.30pm, Whist Drive: Tues, Wed & Fri 1.45pm t: 721 815Bounce & Rhyme for under 5’s & parents/carers Tues 2.15-3.15pm Library t:720 702 Carpet Bowls Mon 1.30pm Coronation Hall t: 722 054 Community Choir Tues 7.30pm Methodist Church t: 722 022 Creative Writing Group 1st Fri 2.15-4.15pm Mundesley Library t:720 702Free Church Sunday Services11am, 6.30pm Knit & Natter Tues 4-5pm Library t:720 702 Library Mon & Sat:10-1pm,Tues 2-5.30pm Fri 10-1pm & 2-6.30pm. Reading Group:2nd Mon.am. t: 720 702Ladies’ Keep Fit (gentle) Thurs. 8- 9 pm. Church Rooms Luncheon Club for over 60’s & disabled. Mon &Thurs 12-2pm Free Church t :721 984 MADRA t: 07734 689 978Methodist Church Sun worship 10.30am RBL 4th Weds Haig Club. t: 722 238 RBL Womens 3rd Weds 1.45pm Coronation Hall t:721 021Scrabble Club Fridays t: 720 659Village Cinema 7.30pm Coronation Hall 2nd Tues Info: www.mundesley.org/film W.I. 2nd Mon 7pm Church Rooms t: 720 744

North WalshamAgeUK 4th Thurs 10 - noon Drop in for info & advice. Library t: 01692 402 482Animal Magic Dog Club t: Kathy 720 730 Bipolar Self Help Group 3rd Thurs 2pm Saddlers Shop t: 0854 434 9872 Charity Bingo Weds 8pm Community Centre. t: 01692 407 214 Chess Club 7.30 Mon. Orchard Garden Pub. All abilities. t: 01692 404 649Extend Over 60’s Exercise Mon. Methodist Church Hall t: 01692 407 851Hockey Club Under 11s. Fri 5-6pm Sports Centre t: 01692 404 624 Lions Club 7.30pm 1st Mon. Community Centre. t: 01692 400 702N.N. Speakers Club 7pm alt. Weds. High School t: Gillian :01692 650 250 Parkinson Support Group 2nd Tues 10:30am Sacred Heart Church Hall. t:01692 406 486 Quaker Meetings Sun 10.30am Meeting House, Mundesley Rd. near Swafield.RAFA 7.30pm First Tues. Bluebell InnReading 4 U 3rd Wed 9.45am St.John’s Hall t: 768 164Short & Sweet book group 1-2pm Tues every 3weeks in the Library.All welcome. Info: t: 01692 402 482 Spiritualist Centre Sun: 6.30-8pm St John’s Ambulance Hall. All welcome The Wheel of Light 1st Thurs 7.30pm Orchard Gardens Pub. t: 721 484Walsham Writers’ Group : www.walshamwritersgroup.com Weavers Morris Dancers Wed 7.45pm St Nicholas Room t: 01692 404 447

Sheringham Beetle Drive 3rd Tues 7.30 pm St.Josephs Church Bridge The Morley. Duplicates Thurs 7pm Beginners Fri 2pm t: 822 087Bounce & Rhyme under 5’s & parents/carers.Tues 10.15-10.45am at the Library. t: 822 874CAB. YESU,Thurs 10-2pm t: 01692 402 570Chess All ages & abilities t: 01692 404 649 English Country Dancing Mons 7.30pm Methodist Church Hall t: 01692 404 447 Evening W.I. 2nd Mon. St. Josephs Church Hall t: 823 889Flower Club 1st Thurs 7pm St.Andrews Church t: 825 059Gingerbread Fri pm. Friends Meeting Hse t: 0785 9364 702 Harry Upcher Lodge ROAB Mon 8.15pm Tyneside Club. Hearing Aid Clinic 10-12pm 1st Mon. Age Concern.Ladies Fellowship 7.30pm 2nd Tues Salvation Army. Lip reading classes Thurs 1.30 - 3.30pm Health Centre t: 0344 800 8002 MS meetings 7-9pm 1st & 3rd Wed. Robin Hood Pub, t: 823 392Morris Dancing. Oddfellows Hall. Weds 7.30pm t: 837 693N.Norfolk Model Group 8pm last Fri St John’s Hallt: 514 059 Old Shannocks 2.15pm last Wed Community Rooms. Quaker Meetings Sun 10.30am Cremer St. R.A.F.A. 4th Tues of month. t: 837 229Saturday Super Sale First Sat 9-11am. Salvation Army Hall. Sheringham & Cromer Lions Club 2nd & 4th Tues.The Morley Club. t: 821 276 Sheringham Singers Ladies Choir Tues 2-4pm Friends Meeting Hse, Cremer St. t: 768 126 Sheringham Voyager 2pm 1st & 3rd Thurs Community Centre t: 01692 500 550 Sheringham Youth Choir 11-18yrs.Weds 7pm (term time) Baptist Church

The Runtons Bingo Sun & Wed 7.30pm Bernie’s Social Club East Runton N.N. Chess Club Fri 7.30pm. W. Runton Social Clubt: 823 814Philatelic Society 2nd Mon 7.30pm W. Runton Church Hall.Cromer & Sheringham Probus Club 12.30pm 1st Tues, Links Hotel t:824 306 Rotary Club Weds 6pm except 5th Weds Dormy House W.Runton, t: 578 194 Sequence Dancing Mon 7.30-10pm E. Runton Village Hall.t:01692 403 071West Runton Scouts info : 712 288West Runton Social Club Event details from t: 838 866 W.I. 2.15pm 2nd Wed. W. Runton Church Hall

TriminghamCoffee Morning 3rd Weds 10.30am Pilgrim ShelterPoppyland Club (Ladies) 2nd Weds 2.30pm. Pilgrim ShelterSlimming Club Tues 1.45pm Pilgrim Shelter t: 579 797 Table Top Sale 1st Sun 8.30am Pilgrim Shelter t: 834 965 Whist 1.45pm Mon & Thurs. Pilgrim Shelter. All levels welcome.t: Liz 834 965Elsewhere:Antingham & Southrepps Playgroup t: 834 148 Badminton Thurs. Gresham Village Hall t: 07917 596 797 Beachcombers Dining Club 1st Mon 7pm: The Feathers Hotel, Holt. Speakers alt months. t: Hazel 838 566 Cash Bingo Tues 8pm Aldborough community centre. Cantamus Choir 7.30pm Thurs. Southrepps Church. t: 07785 782 498.Crazee Kidz Club 7pm 2nd & 4th Fri. term time. Roughton Village Hall 7-16yrs. t:768 138 Cromer & Sheringham Brass Band 7.45pm Thurs Upper Sheringham Village Hall t:733 638 Cromer Air Rifle Club 9am -noon Sundays Near Sheringham. t: 570 223Extend exercise for over 60’s Mon 2.30pm Northrepps Village Hall t:768 159Farmers Market 1st Sun 9.30am - 12.30pm Aldborough Community Hall t: 768 766Fit Together Health Walks Info 07766 259 999 Fit Together Tea Dance Tues 2-4pm Briston Copeman Centre - £2 Info: 07766 259 999 Greenfingers Gardening Club 7.30pm 1st Thurs Jubilee Hall, Banningham t: 761 620 Gym Club Thurs 5-8pm Northrepps Village Hall t: 576 609 Knapton Ladies Club 3rd Mon 7.30pm Village Hall t:720 908. 1st Tues Women’s Own Methodist Church t: 721 439 MS Group Mon 10-2pm Southrepps Village Hall t: 823 392 Nordic Walking Tues & Thurs 11am t: 07825 773 368Norfolk Submariners 1st Wed 12noon Kings Head, Horsham St Faith t: 511 758N. Walsham Cage Bird Club 8pm 3rd Tues Felmingham Village Hall. t: 01692 404 750 Northrepps Pre-School Mon-Fri Term-time t:579 396 Northrepps R.B.L. 1st Mon. 2nd.Mon. BH’s. 7.30pm. Northrepps Cottage t: 579 633. NN Amateur Radio Group Wed & Thur 10-4 Muckleburgh t: 821 936Nth Norfolk Model Engineering Club 1st Fri 7.30pm High Kelling Social Centre Prize Bingo 7.30pm 1st & 3rd Fri Gimingham Village HallRoughton Under 5’s Playgroup t: 07553 456 083Ruby’s Prize Bingo. 1st Sat of month 7.30pm.Lower Southrepps Social Club Seniors Swimming Club Mon & Weds am, Fri pm. Greshams Swimming Pool, Holt. t: 711 123 Suffield Park Bowls Club. Whist Drives Tues 2.15pm. Fri twice monthly 7.30pm.Traditional Catholic Latin Mass 4th. Sun 5.30pm Mission Rooms Horsham St. Faiths (opp. Parish Church) t: 01603 788 873 Trunch Bumbles Pre-school t: 720 931 Trunch Friends 2nd Tues 2pm Trunch Village Hall t:721 570Trunch Methodist Church 1st Sat 10am - noon. Coffee Morning. Stalls Cakes t: 720 145 Weybourne Folk Club 3rd Sun 3-6pm Maltings Hotel, Weybourne.t:588 781

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