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On 26th August 1912 a catastrophic flood washed away five locks onthe manmade Aylsham Navigation. Built in 1779 the navigationconnected Aylsham and the surrounding area with the sea, enablingagricultural and milled produce to be exported quickly, and cheaply andthe cheaper and more convenient import of coal, building materials,animal feed and consumer goods. The damage was never repaired andthe navigation has been steadily returning to nature ever since.Earlier this year the Bure Navigation and Conservation Trust wasformed with the aim of creating a recognised footway following thecourse of the navigation and reaching agreement with landowners over

properly controlled access to the water for canoeists.“It would be lovely to think that one day boats might sail here again butsadly restoration is not an option. The event today is to remind us ofthe purpose for which the navigation was built and to look to a newfuture” said Stu Wilson Chairman of the BNCT. “We would like to

Floods centenary and the future forAylsham Navigation continued from front page.

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With much of the harvest completed, shorteningdays, a more golden sunlight and the childrenback at school the season has definitely

changed. Nevertheless there can be some beautiful earlyautumn days to enjoy.There are a couple of changes to The Crabline to tell youabout. A series looking at 20th century local history startsin this issue and will, I’m sure, intrigue you. It might alsoprovide some interesting and unexpected sites to locate orvisit.We have also been updating The Crabline website.Although there are still some additions to to be made butyou can now visit www.thecrabline.co.uk to access thelatest issue on line, take part in Crabline polls (you couldhelp us test the voting function by casting your vote aboutprotected food status for Cromer Crab - its anonymousand you can monitor the progress of the poll too),contribute to the site blog, send your letters, articles andadvertising copy more easily and obtain initial informationabout advertising. Please let us know what you think of thenew website and any additions you might like to see.

The cargo and its escort arrives at Coltishall


Dear Editor your letters and emails

The CrablineMerchants’ Place 16 Church StreetCromer Norfolk NR27 [email protected]

Dear Editor,I feel I must write to youregarding a very important thing. Idon't know what it is yet, but I amsure that if I think long enoughabout it it will become apparent. Itwill probably be about Mundesleythough. Or maybe Trunch. OrPaston. Definitely somewhere inthat area anyway. I am fromMundesley myself, so that willprobably be favourite I wouldthink. (Did I mention that I comefrom Mundesley?). Hang on! Inearly had a glimpse of subjectmatter then! No, it's gone. Nevermind, something reallynewsworthy will occur soon, itgenerally does. In the meantime Iwill be a roving reporter,fearlessly treading the slick

Dear Editor,Like many others, I tuned in onBank Holiday Monday to watchCromer being given its own one-hour special on the BBC“Countryfile” programme. TheBeeb did a good job of renderingthe beach and the town picturepostcard perfect. I was alsointrigued to see the “renovation”of The Marram’s Shelter. Thislatter has been a clifftop eyesorefor many a year, particularly sincethe council gave up the battleagainst vandalism and stoppedreplacing broken window panes.After the show finished, My wifeand I hurried on down to see thebeautifully restored structure... andfaced inevitable disappointment.The picture panels that were thefocus of Julia Bradbury’scommentary had been removed,leaving behind glue residue. Thestandard of painting wasamateurish at best – splodgy anduneven. And of course, as I’dalready spotted on the show, thequick fix decorators had donenothing to the roof. Surely thisshould have been the starting pointfor improvements to any shelter? Isat down with the missus and welooked at the view and listened tothe waves crash and other visitorstake a brief look at the fix-up joband leave, muttering.Further improvements arepromised in September but, giventhe number of staff and volunteersapparent on the show, this wassomething of a missed opportunity.Yours faithfully,Allen Lucas,Runton Road, Cromer

Dear SirOn the afternoon of Saturday18th August - the hottest day ofthe year? - I visited this fantasticvillage fete. The stalls -tombola,cakes, books, games, cream teas,the hog roast, jazz being played,whilst people lounged on the grasseating their snacks - it all added upto a perfect occasion. Then a visitto the exhibition in the villagechurch, with lace makers showingtheir skills and a marvellousdisplay of model making, and somuch history to look at. It wasjust a brilliant day out. Well done,Sidestrand - you may be a smallvillage, but you put much largerplaces to shame.

(I don't know if mr h mousevisited, but I am sure he wouldhave been very impressed - hecould have bought a beautiful lacebook mark for mrs w mousewhich would have served her wellas a shawl).

J FathersOverstrand

Dear Editor,Having seen the official proposalsfor the East of England AmbulanceService Trust from October itappears to confirm that this is nota matching of services to wherethe demand lies, as the ChiefExecutive has claimed, but cuts asa result of government which ourlocal MPs voted for.Nowhere in this part of thecounty, where improvements haveto be made, will gain from theseproposals. This indicates that theyare not “matching” services.North Walsham will lose its onlyambulance vehicle, to be replacedby a Rapid Response Vehicle(RRV) which cannot transport

patients to hospital; Cromer willlose 136 hours of its ambulance tobe replaced by 52 hours from anRRV, and Fakenham will lose 35hours a week of its RRV.Where is this “demand” that willbenefit from these changes if it'snot in north Norfolk?

Jennifer Hamilton-Emery12 Norwich Road Cromer

Dear EditorThe Chief Executive of East ofEngland Ambulance Service Trust(EEAST), Haydn Newton, hasclaimed that there will be no cutsoverall to our ambulance servicein north Norfolk, but at the sametime Cromer will see oneambulance reduced from full-timeto part-time, and North Walshamwill lose its full-time ambulancealtogether.

The ambulance service will insteadincrease the Rapid ResponseVehicle to cover some of the cuts,but these cannot take sick patientsto hospital, and should come inaddition to ambulances and not asa direct replacement to those cut.

The fault, however, does not liewith the ambulance staff, that aredoing their best under thecircumstances. These changes, asEEAST states, are a result ofgovernment cuts to funding.

North Norfolk MP Norman Lambhas said he has "real anxeity"about the changes, but these aredirect implications of his votes forcuts to the NHS in Parliamentwhich come into effect at thesame time there is a costlyreorganisation of our healthservice.

Timothy AdamsAylmerton, Norfolk

sidewalks of Mundesley (Where Ilive), looking for that 'special'event that will make NorthNorfolk stop dead in its trackswhen read in the Crabline. I haveto go now, I am sure that I havejust seen-no I can't tell you, it willspoil the surprise!

Yours Sincerely.

Tanej RumonMundesley (Bidding to be OlympicCity 2072)

Hi there mr h mouse,Thank you for responding to myinquiry regarding St James Churchat Southrepps, I found your Julyreport about bell-ringing at thechurch very interesting.Sorry if we have made Southreppschurch mouse deaf with all theshouting "BOB" plus the bells. Hislittle ears must ring quite a lot.His reference to Southrepps andReverse Canterbury Doublesseems to imply there are only fivebells at the church but there are ofcourse six. We have a resident bat in ourbelfry known as Bob the TrebleBob Bat. He knows all aboutringing on six bells as well as theTreble Bob methods which includeKent, Oxford, Norwich andCambridge to name but a few.Bob the Bat has been ‘hangingaround’ since 1984, the year werehung our bells, so he is gettingon a bit for a bat. He has confidedto us that he doesn’t fear dying buthe is worried about becomingincontinent.One more thing mr mouse, wehave employed a cat to keep riffraff rodents out of the church thisautumn. The cat is called James,named after our new Treble Bell.You will need to tell Southreppschurch mouse not to wear clogs,as his friend mr dutch mouse didin Old Amsterdam. The clip-clipety-clop on the tower stairswill give his presence away toJames and that could haveunfortunate consequences.Yours faithfullyCampanariousSouthrepps

create a footwayproviding access tothe rich diversity ofwildlife as well asinform users aboutthe history andindustrialarchaeology of thenavigation.”Despite early heavyrain hundreds of visitors attended the event which included stands anddisplays from other waterways related organisations, charities and trustsincluding the wherry Albion providing an impressive centre-piece for theday. Albion had transported a cargo of beer up to Coltshall for sale at alocal pub as part of the event. With entertainment, games, fund raising

stalls, food, drink andthe accompaniment offolk music the Commonhad the atmosphere of avillage fete. Memories ofthe more recent pastmight have been stirredfor some visitors by thebeautifully restored1959 Bedford coachwhich provided ashuttle service between

the common and Bure Valley Railway Station at Hoveton and Wroxham.continues on page 15

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Events in the festival prelude beginon Thursday 4 October at 7.30pm

at The Village Inn in West Runton,COAST is hosting its third quiz of theyear. As it’s National Poetry Day,we’re teaming up with Cley PoetryCircle to offer a general knowledgequiz with a wordy twist. Tables are£20 for a team of 4 (including freechips and sandwiches). Book yourtable with [email protected]

Cromer and Sheringham ArtsFestival has been awarded£6,000 from North Norfolk

FLAG (Fisheries Local ActionGroup).Rosie Glasgow, Chair of Cromer andSheringham Arts Festival said: “Weare just one of many groups andbusinesses that will benefit from thisexciting new initiative. We aredelighted to receive this award,which supports COAST 12 - ourthird annual arts festival from Sat 27Oct to Sat 3 Nov - including a 2-day

The “Flag” is flying for COAST 2012youth drama workshop andshowcase - Fishy Tales - atSheringham Little Theatre.”“Raising money for this year’sfestival has been a real struggle. Thisnew funding from FLAG - as well assupport from NNDC’s Big Society,Norfolk Coast Partnership, andboth Sheringham and CromerTown Councils - is truly invaluable;but this is not the whole story…Our dedicated volunteers havebeen working hard all year to raisefunds from raffles, treasure hunts

and quizzes. And we’re not doneyet!”Our raffle has some fabulousprizes - original paintings,photographs and prints valuedfrom £50-£250 - donated by localartists Keith Nash, David Morris,Joy Cole, John Higgins, KatrinaCole, Brian Lewis and Jan Horrox.Tickets are available fromCromer’s Garden House Galleryand will be on sale at mostvenues throughout COASTFestival Week.

Art and the Sea Study Daywith Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

at Sheringham Little Theatre (FREE)

Family Fun with NOVAat

The Turning Point in Sheringwood (FREE)

Illustration Workshop for Kidswith Gaia Shaw

at Cromer Library (FREE)

Sheringham Lacemakers Open Houseat

St Andrews Church Hall (FREE)A Seaside Postcard Workshops

in Cromer Beach Huts 53 and 54 (FREE)

Sounds Fantastic Singing ConcertIn

Overstrand Church(ENTRY £5/£4)

Plenty on offer in the Festival Prelude

COAST 12 “proper” kicks off acouple of weeks later on

Saturday 27 October. Almost allexhibitions will be open on this firstday, when there will also be anintriguing mix of events on offer seepanel right.As if this isn’t enough to whetappetites, the day will be rounded offin spectacular style at 8pm by areturn visit to Sheringham LittleTheatre of Bowjangles - the all-singing, all-dancing string quartet -with a brand new repertoire (tickets£10/£8 from Sheringham LittleTheatre).And this is just the start of whatpromises to be a fabulous, full and

From 10am-4pm on Saturday 6 Octoberat Cromer Community Hall on GardenStreet, we’re offering the opportunity topick up a bargain or some quirkyChristmas gifts at our Bizarre Bazaar - ajumble/car-boot sale with a difference -with entertainment, refreshments, and aneclectic range of clothing, bric-a-brac, art,prints, jewellery, leather goods, booksetc. Entry is FREE to the public. A limitednumber of pitches are available to bookfor £10 at www.casaf.co.uk/bizarre.pdf

fun-packed festival! As before, the eightdays of COAST will draw on a range oflocal talent and involve the activeparticipation of hundreds of local people.Timed to coincide with the autumn half-term holiday, our diverse programme, ofover 80 quality events - in Cromer,Runton, Beeston, Overstrand andSheringham - caters for all ages andtastes. There’s another rich mix ofentertainment on offer - music, art, film,performance, talks and - for youngsters -lots of hands-on stuff. PLUS over 70% ofevents are FREE or seek only a smallvoluntary contribution.Full details of all our events are nowavailable on our website atwww.casaf.co.uk, where you will also findinformation on how to book ticketsthrough the central box office atSheringham Little Theatre..

Later on Sat 6 Oct at 7.30pm, at HolyTrinity Church, West Runton, the Priestin Charge, Rev Dr Allan Barton, will givea talk on Norfolk Church Screens. Priorto ordination Allan Barton was an adulteducation lecturer in the History of Art,and has a doctorate in Medieval ArtHistory from the University of York.Tickets at £5, including cheese and wine,are available from [email protected] oron the door.

COAST 2012

STARTS 1000Raising funds for Multi Use Games Area

on Erpingham Playing FieldEntry Forms fromErpingham Arms

Erpingham Primary SchoolInformation and on-line entry:www.erpinghamyouth.co.uk

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Erpingham with CalthorpeVillage Hall

Presents

A hilarious musical investigation into the waythe war of the sexes has changed over the past

100 years.The Village Hall 7.30pm

on Friday 12th October 2012Tickets: £8 In advance

(£10 on the door) To book ring: Eleanor: 01263 768073

or Stewart: 01263 768992


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Serves 4Ingredients• 450g new potatoes , cut into bite-size pieces• 3 smoked mackerel fillets, skinned• 250g pack cooked beetroot• 100g bag mixed salad leaves• 2 celery sticks, finely sliced• 50g walnut pieces

6 tbsp good-quality salad dressing• 2 tsp creamed horseradish sauce

1. Boil the potatoes for 12-15 mins until just tender. Meanwhile, flakethe mackerel fillets into large pieces and cut the beetroot into bite-sizechunks.2. Drain the potatoes and cool slightly. Mix the salad dressing andhorseradish sauce together in a salad bowl and season. Tip in thepotatoes - they should still be warm.3. Add the salad leaves, mackerel, beetroot, celery and walnuts, andtoss gently. Serve with crusty bread.

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Make a date with the Calendar Girls. The Cromer andSheringham Operatic and Dramatic Society are putting on theheartbreaking, heart-warming yet hilarious show Calendar

Girls, written by Tim Firth.

The answer is to raise money for a cancer charity.When you can add a great show to that you don’t justhave a good reason - you actually have a great reason!

Rehearsals are already in full swing, an all female backstage crew are onstandby, and the director Martin Howard, from Stratton Strawless, isbusy making many of the special effects needed for this wonderful show,as well as actually directing the cast.During one of the first amateur performances of Calendar Girls inNorfolk, the audience will find themselves laughing as well as crying, asthe Cromer and Sheringham Operatic and Dramatic Society raise moneyfor Leukaemia Research by putting on this stunning show.Calendar Girls is based on the true story of a group of friends, all ofwhom belong to the W.I, devastated by the death of John, the husband ofone of the W.I. members. When John loses his fight with non-Hodgkinslymphoma in 1999, the friends decide to raise money for their localhospital by posing in the nude for a calendar. The rest, as they say, ishistory.Calendar Girls at the Sheringham Little Theatre from 16th October to20th October 2012. Tickets available from the Sheringham Little TheatreBox Office on 01263 822347

women pose nude?

Vintage tractors and machinery Norfolk & Norwich Medieval Association Longbow Archery 14th century re-enactment Knight School Ploughing demonstrations Landrover Lineup Refreshments

Stalls and stands Bouncy castle Sheep shearing Owls & reptiles Farmers Market RefreshmentsFollow the signs from the A140.

Adults £4. Under16s free.

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A new inshore lifeboat has arrived atMundesley to replace the current boat'Footprints' . The new boat has still to

be named but will enter service this month; thenaming ceremony will take place in the spring.Funded by donations the 4.8 m rigid-inflatableboat (RIB) caries a crew of three and ispowered by a 60 hp Mercury engine with a topspeed of 25 knots and a maximum endurance of3 hours. The boat has a self-righting capabilityand the engine is fitted with a post immersionstart. Although an open boat the new inshorelifeboat carries waterproofed VHF radios and‘chart plotter’ navigational aid as well as anAutomatic Identification System enabling thecrew to identify larger vessels and for other

New inshore lifeboatatMundesley

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Currently most homes are heatedusing fossil fuels but we are allnoticing the financial cost and

are now much more aware of theenvironmental cost of the comfort andconvenience of oil or gas fired centralheating systems. Technologicaladvances have improved the efficiencyof oil and gas fired boilers enormouslybut fuel costs continue to rise and thesesystems continue to generate CO2.Technology is beginning to providealternatives but the systems developedso far tend to be large, obtrusive andrelatively expensive. However there isan efficient, environmentally friendlyalternative available now - a modernwood or multi-fuel burning stove.How is burning wood environmentally sound?

As it grows a treeabsorbs CO2 aspart ofphotosynthesis.When felled andburnt the sameamount of CO2 isreleased back intothe atmosphere.

However if the burning is conducted asefficiently as possible the CO2 count is reduced,making wood a potentially CO2 neutral fuel.The cycle becomes sustainable when wood forfuel is grown in a managed way.The wood or multi-fuel burning stovehas evolved into a sophisticated andhighly efficient combustion chambercapable of heating part or all of yourhome with the added advantage ofproviding a live flame that is instantlycomforting and cheering. Obtainingthe right stove is essential and expertadvice is available at Coastal Stovesand Fires at Holt.The company, established by SharronKetteringham over six years ago,provides a full service from technicalspecification, choice of style throughfitting and commissioning tomaintenance and servicing.Having grown up around the familyheating engineering business based atSheringham, Sharron already had a good level of

knowledge of the tradeand wanted to run herown business. Sheidentified the shortageof expertise in woodand multi fuel stoves inthe area andapproached ThePrince’s Trust with herplans. The Trust vettedthe potential businessthoroughly beforeproviding Sharron with

assistance toestablish CoastalStoves and Fires.“It was a greatexperience; thebusiness mentormade sure I didn’trun before I couldwalk and paidattention to allthe details of thebusiness” saidSharron.The showroom atHempstead Road

IndustrialEstate,Holt, is open to trade and domesticcustomers and displays examples fromthe ranges of most main manufacturersincluding Charnwood, Villager, Parkrayand MorsØ. There is also a wide rangeof accessories and customers canpurchase smokeless coal and briquettes.Coastal Stoves and Fires alwaysconduct a site survey before making anyrecommendations to a potentialcustomer. “Its essential to specify theright sized stove” said Sharron “simplybuying from a brochure withoutunderstanding the capabilities of a stoveleads to problems particularly when thestove is too big and overheats a room.

This causes the owner to close down the stoveto keep the temperature down and combustionbecomes inefficient. Another common problemis using unseasoned wood. Wood needs to beas dry as possible, seasoned for 12 to 18months, ideally longer, to ensure efficientcombustion otherwise the chimney or fluebecomes coated with sap and tar carried by themoisture which can lead to more seriousproblems but also completely undermines theenvironmental advantages as by-products andsoot are released into the atmosphere”.Another advantage of a stove is that it doesn’tnecessarily need a full brick built chimney.Modern flues are robust, unobtrusive and insome cases can contribute to the heating of

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larger spaces. Again the site surveywill establish just what is needed.The range of styles and designs hasdeveloped considerably in recentyears and you will find outwardly verytraditional looking stoves through tothose more like a piece of modernsculpture. Whatever your interiordesign needs there is a stove to meetthem. “Even the most traditionallooking stove uses a complex ductingsystem which causes the combustionair to ‘wash’ deposits off the doorglass, brings it up to the optimumtemperature and then burns the fuelefficiently”said Sharron

“Obviously somemaintenance isrequired but if thestove is operatedproperly this isminimal. Parts of thestove’s mechanismcan wear or becomeless efficient butgenerally only aftermany years use”

Coastal Stoves and Firesare a fully HETASaccredited company andtheir highly experiencedfitters could have yournew stove installedwithin two to five daysdepending upon thework involved “Wherethere are major changesto the fireplace or a newhearth has to be created

the job will take a little longer to allow mortaror tiling to have dried sufficiently for theinstallation” said Sharron.A modern wood or multi-fuel stove is a seriousalternative to oil or gas. Coastal Stoves andFires are your local expert company coveringNorth Norfolk and beyond. “We are verypleased to be authorised dealers for most majormanufacturers and a main regional dealer forMorsØ” said Sharron. “We have customersthroughout the area, Norfolk, Suffolk andCambridgshire”.Coastal Stoves and Fires provide acomprehensive service and fully guaranteedwork. You could be enjoying the naturalwarmth, cosy glow and environmentally friendlyefficiency of a wood or multi-fuel stove thisautumn. Sharon and her team at Coastal Stoveswill give you friendly, clear, unbiased advice.

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Hi everyone,I hope you had a great summer holiday. Did yougo anywhere nice? I visited one of my favouriteplaces, the Isle of Man. Motorbikes are one ofmy great passions.Twice a year the Isle of Man closes its roads andallows motor bikes to use them as a race track.The TT (Tourist Trophy) races have taken place

since 1907 and this year celebrated 105 years ofaction packed racing.

with PC Lorna Law

Lorna LawPC Lorna Law © Elva Gledhill

People visitfrom all overthe world towatch theevent fromthe road side.

Motorbike Safety.Norfolk is a popular area used by motorbikeriders, hopefully you will have noticed theThink Bike, Think Biker posters. It is importantto think bike, think biker.Road safety organisations advise vehicle driversto:• Keep your distance from bikes• Check for bikes when changing lanes• Check for bikes when turning• Check for bikes at junctions

I have deliberately used the word bike notmotorbike because you must consider anythingon two wheels; motorbikes, moped andbicycles.Correct clothing for riding a motorbike isessential.Helmet, this is a legal requirement, it protectsyour head against impact and abrasion injuriesBoots should be made of tough, flexible material.Jackets, trousers & gloves should include heavypadding and protectors.Bright or florescent gear during the day andreflectivegear at nightwill makeyou easier tobe seen.

I wear brightpink so I canalways beseen.

Next time you go out in your car see howmany motorbikes you can spot.

Bye for now

As the nation’s leading first aid charity, StJohn Ambulance believes that nobodyshould die because they needed first aid

and didn’t get it. Yet every year, up to 150,000people die in situations where first aid couldhave given them a chance to live.St John Ambulance teaches people first aid sothat they can be the difference and residents inthe Wroxham area will shortly have theopportunity to attend a first aid training courseto learn how to be the difference.

St John Ambulance, the nation's leading first aidcharity, is running a three day course atWroxham between 7pm and 9pm on 12, 19 and26 September (six hours in total). There are 12places available and open to anyone aged 12 orover, however those under 16 must beaccompanied by a responsible adult familymember or guardian.Each place is being run at a specially discountedrate of £25 and includes certificate, coursehandbook and VAT. If the course ifoversubscribed, St John Ambulance willconsider arranging a further course.During the three evenings, highly experiencedSt John Ambulance trainers will deliver anEmergency and Basic First Aid course whichcovers the main first aid scenarios includingchoking, severe bleeding, cardio-pulmonary

resuscitation (CPR) and dealing with anunconscious casualty, Plus fractures, sprains andstrains, head injuries and other situations.Surveys have shown around 58% of peopledon’t know what to do if faced with a medicalemergency and a quarter would do nothing.All attendees who successfully complete thetraining course will receive a first aid certificatewhich is valid for three years.Wayne Tritton, Commissioner, North Norfolk,for St John Ambulance, said: “This courseshould equip local people with the essential firstaid skills which could ultimately result in themsaving someone's life. First aid is not difficult topick up and I really would encourage anyone toattend this course and increase the number ofpeople in the area who could potentially be thedifference between a life lost and a life saved.This doesn't have to be the only involvementmembers of the public in Norfolk have with StJohn Ambulance. There are plenty ofvolunteering opportunities with our local unitsand we're also keen to identify potential futureyouth leaders who can take our Cadets andBadgers forward through their time with thecharity.”

To book a place on the course, or for moreinformation, contact 01603 270283.

More life-savers in Wroxham thanks to


Making the choice to move out of yourhome to live within a care environmentis probably the most important, and

often most difficult, decision older people andtheir families may face.

However, it is important to understand that youare not alone in this process. A quality carehome understands the pressures and anxietiesyou and your loved ones may have and shouldendeavour to make the whole experience,ofchoosing a new home, pleasant andunpressurised.Remember, the provision of excellent caremakes a huge difference to quality of life and aquality care home is used to helping people, justlike you, on a daily basis.

Step one – Your Personal RequirementsThe terms currently used to describeresidential care options are “Care Home” or“Care Home with Nursing”; both alternativesbeing regulated by the Care QualityCommission (CQC). A care home providespersonal care only – such as help with washing,dressing and giving medication, while a carehome with nursing must have a registered nurseon duty 24-hours a day, with the skills toaddress more clinical needs if required. Inaddition, some care homes with nursing are alsoregistered to meet a specific care need, forexample dementia or terminal illness.Matching the level of care you require with thecare a home can provide is of the utmostimportance in ensuring that all your needs areaddressed. Remember to always be honestwith yourself. If you need medical input a carehome may not be right for you and the wrongchoice now may mean a further moveto a moresuitable home down the line.

Step Two – Make a Short ListDrawing up a short list of potential homes inthe area you wish to live canbe easier than youthought. In addition to recommendations fromfriends, family and healthcare professionals, theInternet also provides a wealth of informationyou can tap into. A simple search; e.g. “NursingHomes in Reigate”, is often all that is requiredto gain a good insight into what is availablelocally.Don’t forget to also research your shortlist onthe CQC website, www.cqc.org, as this willprovide a great deal of detail regarding thespecific services provided and how the carehome performs against 5 main essentialstandards that the CQC checks. Most qualitycare homes will have a direct link to this reportfrom their own website.

Step Three – Visit Your Top ChoicesChoosing a care home isa very importantdecision so you shouldprepare a set ofquestions to ask when you make your visits.Wherever possible, visit with another personas two minds are invariably better than one andwhen one is talking the other can be listeningor taking notes. If you need help with thequestions try www.ageuk.org.uk who providean excellent, free Care Home Checklist anddon’t forget that you need to be judging boththe quality of care and the quality of theenvironment.When viewing, always be mindful of odours andalways ask what extras there are with regard toexpense. In addition to your host, always try tomeet staff, other residents and relatives and, ifoffered, always take the opportunity to stay fora meal. In this way, you will be able to gain afeel for the atmosphere of the home, learnmore about the activities and the social

calendar that is offered and judge whether youwould fit in and feel comfortable in thisenvironment.You could also take advantage of a respitebreak to gain an even better feel for the homebefore making your final decision and many carehomes offer an initial trial period for addedpeace of mind.

Finally, don’t forget to ask about the range ofaccommodation available, particularly if you areseeking accommodation suitable for couples.Not all care homes offer this facility but thebenefits can be significant to couples notwishing to be parted.

Enjoy The Experience:Always visit as many options as you can, even ifit’s just to demonstrate comparisons. Take thetime to have lunch or tea and above all, make ita pleasant experience. When you find the righthome, most anxieties about the change shouldmelt away and you can all start looking forwardto a new chapter in your life.

If you are having problems please get in touchwith Clarence House Care Home, even if it isjust to get a different view of your concerns.We are always willing to give help and advice..

Clarence House Care Home40 Seaview RoadMundesleyNorfolkNR11 8DJTel: 01263 721 490E-mail: [email protected]

Pat Rossouw, Registered Home Manager of Clarence House Care Homein Mundesley, offers some professional advice to those seeking a move

How to find a qualityCare Home

Fetes& FAIRSThe hottest day of the year and a queue

formed in the sun at Garden HouseSidestrand, home of Steve Robinson and

Sally Davenport and their family, a beautifulC18th house with leaded windows adornedwith bunting which brightened the white walls.The house was originally part of Sidestrand Halland it was a pleasure to be able to walk roundthe walled gardens, even though it is only oncea year.The only shade was by the pond, under a hugeold oak tree, with the plant stall which wasselling out fast.Funds were being raised for the village andNorfolk Community Law Society. The NorfolkDixieland Jazz Band, under a large gazebo,

played throughout the afternoon; hats off tothem for their lively traditional jazz in that heat!There were hundreds of books to pore over inthe barn, people milling six deep around thebric-a-brac and home-made jams to buy.In the garden, near the band, were games toplay, cakes and sandwiches as well as cooldrinks and cups of tea on offer. There was alsoa delicious hog roast, two thirds of the teamcarving and serving being none other than TheCrabline’s own Mark and Sue! I sought solaceand cool in the lovely church across the roadwhere Sheringham and Cromer Lacemakersshowed their skill and beautiful fine work. TheSidestrand and District Modelmakers hadprecise models for one to gaze upon in awe at

the incredible detail in miniature, including anaircraft called a Sidestrand built in the 1930s.For those who did not know the history ofSidestrand it was all there to read or view withvillage historian Richard on hand to answeryour questions. The church, which looks asthough it had been there forever, was in factmoved, stone by stone in 1880 after the edgeof the eroding cliffs began to get too close. Thechurch was rebuilt 1500 feet farther inland anexactly copied the original. How’s that fordedication?A great fete, lovely people to talk to and ahappy me doing what I really like - getting aboutNorth Norfolk.

Jenni Holman

Sidestrand Fete 18th August


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The event also provided an opportunity forpre-publication sales of “Sail and Storm”, thedefinitive history of the Aylsham Navigation,which has been produced through thecollaboration of Aylsham Local History Societyand the UEA. The book will be available from16 September. Also local film maker JohnParker has produced a DVD history of thenavigation entitled ‘A wherry for Aylsham’.The BNCT has more events planned, if youwant to get involved with Aylsham Navigationproject or the BNCT find out more from StuartWilson 01603 279510 or 07867 527682 oremail [email protected]

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Over 55s Lunch Club

Looking for somewhere new to go forlunch? Why not come along to our LunchClub at the Age UK Daycentre in

Sheringham. The Lunch Club runs everyMonday (except Bank Holidays) at 12.00pm,offering you a friendly environment to meet upwith your friends or make new ones.Our cook, Debbie, makes delicious fresh, homecooked food and for just £5.00 you will get atwo course lunch with cold drinks, tea andcoffee. As we are a day care centre places arelimited so if you wish to become a member ofThe Lunch Club it would be on a first come, firstserve basis.We can arrange transport if required but therewould be an additional charge for this.

If you would like any further information aboutThe Lunch Club or to book a place pleasecontact Tabitha Evans on 01263 823126.

As a day care centre we can also offer full andhalf day care as well as bathing and laundryservices at reasonable rates and have spacesavailable at the moment. If you would like anyfurther information about our day care serviceplease contact Tabitha Evans on the numberabove.

shipping to identify the lifeboat. In additionthere is the usual equipment in any well foundboat including a comprehensive first aid kit,oxygen, flares, a drogue and other safetyequipment. The lifeboat is expected to operateat night and has flood lights as well as hernavigation lights.

The new boat is the latest successor toMundesley’s Bathing Protection Boat, RichardC. Garlick. The archives at Mundesley tell thestory.In view of the increasing number of summervisitors to Mundesley, consideration was givento the purchase of a Bathing Protection Boatand a Management Committee was formed in1902.The Rev. T. Tegg Harvey writing in the churchmagazine of that year was pleased to announcethe names of the committee commenting:“No longer will visitors be able to complain thatno one cares for their safety while bathing. TheHon. Secretary is Mr. Robinson of Sea ViewHouse, and the Treasurer is Mr. Sharpe ofMeadow House. The committee: Messrs.Blythe, Cole, Durrant, Fisher, Frostick, GeorgeGaze, Haggith, Kitteringham, Minns, F. Mason,Randall, Williment, Webster, Wakelin Snr., N.Wakelin, Dr. Quait and the Rector.”A boat was commissioned from Messrs.Johnson & Son, of London, and named"Richard C. Garlick" after a grateful visitorwho donated £25 during the 1901 season.“In 1906 a little boat containing three visitors,two ladies and a gentleman, capsized on the

outer bank and flung theoccupants into the water.The gentleman succeeded inholding the two ladies up.The bathing protection boatwas launched by GeorgeReynolds and William Grout,who were first to go to theaid of the three people introuble. Mr. Summers, theMundesley Station Master,swam out to their assistancefully dressed and "helped thedistressed ladies into theboat. One had fainted fromfright and the other was verymuch prostrated. However, they were takenhome and suffered no ill effects".The boat was maintained by voluntarysubscriptions until 1910 when management

passed to the Parish Council. The MundesleyGuide 1910 stated "The facilities for bathing areunsurpassed. Mixed bathing is allowed andprivate cabins with as many bathing machinesare plentiful. A patrol boat owned by the Parish,manned by two men, is on duty for one and ahalf hours before breakfast and for four hoursafter. It also goes out before breakfast onSundays." Evidently bathing was not encouragedafter breakfast on Sundays!Until 1912, Messrs. Geo. Johnson & Son werepaid the handsome sum of £1 per annum forstoring and launching the boat.

The new lifeboat, just as her predecessor, willof course be kept in the purpose built lifeboathouse at Mundesley. Photographs Paul Damen

New inshore lifeboat at Mundesleycontinued from page 10

Bathing Protection Boat Richard C Garlick

Footprints - soon to be decommissioned

As the days shorten andthe evening lightbecomes more diffuse

your eyes might detectmovement or a shape in theshadows but in the time it takesto focus on the place there isusually nothing to see.

In 1861 Lord Suffield told hisphyscian, Dr Woodward, thathis servants had heard the cry ofThe White Lady, and that he hadalso been startled by a long andunearthly shriek outside thehouse. He ran to a window and in the deeptwilight saw a pale figure glide across the lawns.That night Lady Suffield died.There are a number of English White Ladies, allserve as a death warning to particular dynasties,rather than a house, and are similar to an Irishbanshee.

However the walk between your car and thelight, warmth and comfort of the Gunton Armsmight be more interesting from now on.

Norfolk Lore will return next year. A new history based series starts on page19 of this issue.

The current series of Norfolk Lore concludes with avisit to Gunton Park, the eighteenth century home ofLord Suffield. In the nineteenth century the housewas said to be haunted by a White Lady.

CALLING ALL RBL MEMBERS CROMER BRANCHROYAL BRITISH LEGION CROMER 90TH ANNIVERSARY

CELEBRATION DINNER

We will be holding the Dinner at Constantia Restaurant, East Runton on Friday 12thOctober 2012 at 7.00pm. Members of local HM Forces have been invited togetherwith prominent supporters of the Royal British Legion in Norfolk.Dress will be semi-formal and medals/miniatures may be worn. Tickets will be £20.00per person. Do come along and celebrate our 90th Anniversary in a convivialatmosphere. Details and menus may be obtained from Mike White on 07944002580or John Needham 01263 510146.


AYLSHAMBridge Club 7pm Fri 768742Country Market each Friday 8.50-noonCricket Club indoor Sun 3-5pm all ages &standards 510102Evening WI 7.30pm 1st Thurs Town Hall.Exercise with Sally Free taster session01603 432487.Extend Over 60’s Exercise Fridays JubileeFamily Centre 01692 407851Farmers Market 9am-1pm 1st & 3rd SatMarket PlaceF.I.T. group 2nd & 4th Weds pm of month731177Flower Club 2nd Wed of mth 7.30pm .NEW VENUE from Jun ACT CommunityCentre NR11 6YA 01603 279274Fitness Yoga/Pilates Tues & ThursFriendship Hall 01692 538569Gym Club Fri 5pm High School 576609Lammas KC Lodge ROAB Tues 8.15pmSutton School Of Dance, Mill Row.Monday Stall Parish Church 8.30-noonRBL (Womens) 1st Monday of month,ExService club or Salvation Army, HungateStreet, 734091N.N. Speakers Club 7pm alt. Weds. HighSchool. Lynne Goddard 01692 402662.Scalextric Club Presto Park Weds 7.15 -9.45 pm. 01603 754319Quaker Meetings Sun 10.30am Pegg’s YardYoga Tues 7.30pm Quaker Meeting HousePeggs Yard. 732426CROMERAge Concern Fri 10am The Cottage.Aqua Therapy Classes Mon 11-12 Wed7-8pm Country Club t: 501914Air Training Corps. 7pm Mon & Thurs,High School t: 515452Baptist Church Sun10.45am & 6.30pmCoffee Morning 10451st and 3rd Sat ofmonth 576524Bingo 7pm Sunday Football clubBridge Club (Duplicate) Mon 7pm t:822778C.A.B. Appointments: 01692 405847CAMEO (Come Along and Meet EachOther) Alzheimers Society. CromerMethodist Church Hall 4th Tuesday of themonth11:00 am to 2:00pm. For people withor caring for someone with dementia. £5 perperson includes hot 2 course lunch.Catherine Moorhouse 07540 919487.Chesterfield Hall Cabbell Rd Mon 10amParent & Toddlers Sun 11.45am Family Service& Children’s ClubChristian Fellowship Sun 10.30am Top ofNorwich Road t: 838180Cromer Chamber Orchestra 7pm Mons.(term time) High school t: 511600Cromer Forum 1st Tues 7.30pm MethodistChurch New Hall t: 515138Cromer Sequence Dance Club everyMonday 8:00pm to 10:30pm East RuntonVillage Hall 01692 403071Diabetes UK 4th Thurs (except December)7.30pm Methodist Church Hall Cromer t:01692 405492Elderberries Badminton & Short Mat Bowls3-5pm Mon & Fri. t: 519030Flower Club 7.30pm 3rd Mon Junior School.t: 513408Extend exercise for over 60’s Tues 2.30pm ,St. Martin’s Church Hall, Mill Rd. t:768159Folk Dance Club 7.30-9.30pm Tues.Community Hall t: 578224Garden Society 7.30pm 3rd ThursMethodist Church Hall t: 511211Guiding in Cromer. Rainbows (age 5-7),Brownies (age 7-11) Guides (age 10+) HQOverstrand Road. T 01263 514482Hockey Club Mondays u16s & u13s 6.30pmAdults 7.15pm Sports CentreKorean Martial Arts t: 07765 282981Lip reading classes Thurs 10 - 12noonMethodist Church Rooms. t: 0344 8008002.

N & N Assoc.for Blind 9.30-1pm TuesMerchants Place.N.N. Mencap Soc. Thurs 1pm MerchantsPlace. t: 578116Parkinson’s Disease Soc. 10.30am 2ndWed of month St John Hall, Bond St.R.E.M.E. 2pm 1st Tues The Cottage, t:513313RBL 7.30pm 1st Wed The CottageWomen’s Section 2.30pm 1st ThursRoyal Naval Assoc. 1st Friday 7.45pm(Summer) 12.30pm (Winter) Halsey House.Sea Scouts Overstrand Rd t: 512871ROAB Wed 8.15pm The Cottage.Singing Group Thurs 10.30am. TheCommunity Centre. t: 570117.Slimming & Support Club Thurs 9.30amSt. John’s Hall, t: John Barker 834852St John Ambulance Adults Tues 7.30pmCadets Tues 5.45pm St John Hall Bond StSea Scouts Overstrand Rd info 512871Taekwondo Sports Centre. t: 711824W.I. 2nd Thurs 2.30 pm,Garden St.Yoga Friday 0930-1100. WI Hall, Garden St768649 [email protected] YESU Centre 10:.00am to 3.00pmalterrnate Thursdays 713753MUNDESLEYBowls Pavilion Bingo: Sun 7.30pm, WhistDrive: Tues, Wed & Fri 1.45pm t: 721815Carpet Bowls Mon 1.30pm Coronation Hallt: 721416Community Choir Tues 7.30pm MethodistChurch t: 01692 404266Film Club 2nd Tues of month 7.30pm.Coronation HallFlower Club 2nd Weds of month 2pmCoronation HallFree Church Sun Services11am, 6.30pmLibrary Mon:10-1pm,Tues 2-5.30pm Fri 10-1pm & 2-6.30pm, Sat 10-1pm t: 720702Luncheon Club over 60’s & disabled. Mon& Thurs 12-2pm Free Church t :721984MADRA 07734 689978Methodist Church Sunday worship10.30amPebbles Pre-School & Day Care t: 724600Quiz Night Tues 8.30pm ConservativeClub. All welcomeRBL 4th Weds Haig Club. t: 722238RBL Womens section 3rd Weds 1.45pmCoronation Hall t: 721021Scrabble Club Fridays t: 720659W.I. 2nd Mon 7pm Church Rooms t:834368NORTH WALSHAMAnimal Magic Dog Club training & funwith your dog. t: Kathy 720730Bipolar Self Help Group 7pm 3rd WedsSaddlers Shop t: 0854 4349872Charity Bingo Weds 8pm CommunityCentre. t: 01692 407214Chess Club 7.30 Mondays Orchard GardenPub. All abilities welcome. t: 01692 404649Extend Over 60’s Exercise Mondays:Methodist Church Hall t: 01692 407851Hockey Club Under 11s. Fri 5-6pm SportsCentre t: 01692 404624Lions Club 7.30pm 1st Mon of month.Community Centre. t: 01692 400702Quaker Meetings Sun 10.30am MeetingHouse, Mundesley Rd. near Swafield.Reading 4 U 3rd Weds 9.45am St. John’sHall, t: 768164North Norfolk Speakers Club alt Weds7pm, High School. Further infowww.nnsc.co.ukor t: Gillian 01692 650250The Wheel of Light 1st Thurs 7.30pmOrchard Gdns Pub, t: 721484Weavers Morris DancersWeds 7:45. St Nicholas Rooms (BehindChurch), Beginners welcome t: 512988Walsham Writers' Group Every secondThursday. Currently the group is closed to

new members. To join waiting list pleasecontact us via our website, or visit our blog:thewalshampenners.blogspot.co.uk and joinour new on-line writing community.OVERSTRANDCoffee Morning and Heritage Viewing,Methodist Church Every Thursday 10:00Gardening Club 2.30pm 1st Tues. ParishHall t: 576437Carpet Bowls 2.30pm Thurs. Parish Hall t:833369Strand Club 2nd Weds 2.30pm MethodistChurch t: 578250W.I. 3rd Wed 7.30pm Parish Hall t: 834242SHERINGHAMAlcoholics Anonymous Sun 3pm. StJosephs ChurchBeetle Drive 3rd Tues 7.30 pm. St. JosephsChurchBridge The Morley Duplicate pairs Thurs7pm Beginners Fri 2pm t: 822087CAB. YESU,Thurs 10-2pm t: 01692 402570Chess Club Chess played at the MorleyClub every Friday at 7.30pm. Peter 823814Country Market 1st & 3rd Thurs. St JohnHallEvening W.I. 2nd Mon. St. Josephs ChurchHall, t: 823889 for info.Fit Together-Tone Together Weds 9-10am, with Wyn Nurse Community Centre,t: 07826 869377Fledgling music group for children4mths - 4 years. 09.30, 10.30 & 11.30. Babymusic 3 yrs up 1.20 pm. FREE taster07500221121Flower Club 1st Thurs 7.30pm WoodfieldsSchool t: 837397Gingerbread Fri pm Friends Meeting Houset: 0785 9364 702Harry Upcher Lodge ROAB Mon 8.15pm.Tyneside Club, Station RdHearing Aid Clinic 10-12pm 1st Mon. AgeConcern, Cremer St. Free advice.Just William’s Dancing for all Wed 8-11pm Social Club t:720069 mob 07780 838733Ladies Fellowship 7.30pm 2nd TuesSalvation Army.MS meetings 7-9pm 1st & 3rd Weds. RobinHood Pub, t: 823392Morris Dancing. Oddfellows Hall. Weds7.30pm t: 837693N.N. Green Party 7.30pm 1st FridayBurlington Hotel. All welcome.www.northnorfolk.greenparty.org.uk.N.Norfolk Model Group 8pm last Fri. StJohn’s Hall t: 514059Old Shannocks 2.15pm last WedCommunity Rooms.Quaker Meetings Sun 10.30am Cremer St.R.AF.A. 4th Tues of month. t: 837229Saturday Super Sale First Sat 9-11am.Salvation Army Hall, Cremer St.Sheringham Singers ~ Val Crowe Tues2.30 pm. Friends Meeting Hse, - t: 825149Sheringham Voyager 2pm 1st & 3rdThurs. Community Centre. t: 01692500550THE RUNTONSBook Sale West Runton Church HallSaturdays 10.00am to 12.00noon 7 Jul thenfortnightly. Free tea and coffeeBingo 7.30pm Sun & Mon Bernie’s SocialClub E.Runton t: 834965Philatelic Society 2nd Mon of month7.30pm W.Runton Church Hall.Gerry 579529Probus Club 12.30pm 1st Tues. Links Hotelt: 833366Rotary Club Weds 6pm except any 5thWeds Dormy House W.Runton, t: 578194Sequence Dancing Mon 8 - 10.30pm EastRunton Village Hall. t: 01692 403071W. Runton Scouts INFO : t:712288W.I. 2.15pm 2nd Wed W.Runton Church Hall

TRIMINGHAMCoffee morning 3rd Weds 10.30amCrib Session. Pilgrim Shelter Wed 1.45. £1.50per person including refreshments. Not 2ndWed.“Pen’s People” Writers Weds 12-2pm t:John Barker on 834852Poppyland Club (Ladies) 2nd Weds 2.30pmWhist Drive Thurs 1.45pm. Pilgrim Shelter.£1.50 per person including refreshments andraffle.Slimming Club : Tues 1:30pm at the PilgrimShelter. t: 01263 579797ALSO:AldeboroughFledgling music group for children 4mthsto 4years. Thurs 09:30. Free taster call Lorna07500221121Antingham & SouthreppsPlaygroup t: 834148BanninghamGreenfingers Gardening Club 7.30pm 1stThurs Jubilee Hall, Banningham. t: 761620 /768004FelbriggBingo 7.30pm 4th Fri Village HallGiminghamPrize Bingo 7.30pm 1st & 3rd Fri GiminghamVillage HallHigh KellingNth Norfolk Model Engineering Club 1stFri 7.30pm High Kelling Social CentreKnapton Ladies Club 3rd Mon 7.30pm.Village Hall t:720908. 1st Tues Women’s OwnMethodist Church t: 721439MuckleboroughNorth Norfolk Amateur Radio GroupWed & Thur 10.00am to 4.00pm t: 821936Norfolk Submariners 1st Wed 12noon KingsHead, Horsham St Faith t: 511758NorthreppsExtend exercise for over 60’s Mon 2.30pmNorthrepps Village Hall. t:768159Gym Club Thurs 5-8pm Northrepps VillageHall t: 576609Pre-School. Mon-Fri 8.30 – 3.30pm Hotlunches. t: 579396R.B.L.1st Mon 7.30pm Northrepps Cottage t:579633RoughtonBingo 7.30pm 2nd Fri excl. Aug. St Mary’sSchool Roughton t: 512996.Bingo 3rd Friday 7.30pm Roughton Village HallCrazee Kidz Club 7pm. 2nd & 4th Fri. termtime. Roughton Village Hall 7-16yrs. t:768138Under 5’s Playgroup. t: 07553 456083Seniors Swimming Club Mon & Weds am,Fri pm Greshams Swimming Pool, Holt. t:711123SouhreppsMS Group Mon 10 - 2pm Southrepps VillageHall t: 823392Suffield ParkBowls Club. Whist Drives Tues 2.15pm. Cashor Prize Bingo Fri twice monthly 7.30pm. Bar -Raffle.TrunchBumbles Pre-school t:01263 720931Upper SheringhamCromer & Sheringham Brass Rehearse8pm Thurs Upper Sheringham Village Hall t:588654Cromer Air Rifle Club 9am -noon Sun. NearSheringham. t: 570223WeybourneFolk Club, The Ship, 3.00 to 6.00pm 3rdSunday of the month. All welcomeBridge with The Acol Club WeybourneVillage Hall Tuesdays 2.00pm. ChicagoMovement means no need to bring a partner.All abilities 01692 404064 or 01263 825061WorsteadFledgling music group for children 4mthsto 4years. Thurs 11:30. Free taster call Lorna07500221121

What, where and when telephone numbers 01263 unless shown otherwise


SEPTEMBERFriday 7thNorth Walsham U3A “NorfolkWherries past and Present”. RomanCatholic Church Hall, North Walsham NR289JX, 2.30pm. Peter Bowers of the NorfolkWherry Yacht Charter Trust. We welcomevisitors and prospective members.Members free visitors £2Sheringham Savoyards Open Evening.St Joseph’s Church Hall, Cromer RdSheringham 7:30 pm. An open eveningwith the local Gilbert and Sullivan singinggroup to all who enjoy singing.

Sunday 9thNorth Norfolk Amateur Radio GroupCar Boot Sale Muckleburgh MilitaryCollection. Weybourne 10:00 am to4:00pm. Pitches available from 7:00 am.Information: www.gb2mc.comGresham Village Carboot Sale.Gresham Village Park 2:00 pm to 5:00pm. Pitches £5.00 stall holders welcomefrom 12 noon. There is plenty of parkingavailable. Refreshments, Bouncy Castleand a Ice Creams. [email protected]. Alldetails are on our Facebook page and onwww.greshamvillagepark.moonfruit.comor 01263 570250.

Tuesday 11thQuiz Night. Trimingham House CaravanPark 7:30 pm for 8:00pm. Teams of 4,£1.00 per person. Contact Liz 01263834965.Mundesley Village Cinema. CoronationHall 26 Cromer Rd, Mundesley, NR11 8BE7:30 pm. The Iron Lady. A portrait ofMargaret Thatcher from colossus torecluse is distinguished by Meryl Streep'ssuperb central performance. Love or hateMrs T, you’ll be mesmerized by Streep’sportrayal. 12A 105 mins. Tickets on thedoor: Adults £4, Members £3, Under 15s£2. Doors open half an hour before theperformance when refreshments areserved. More details and future listings atwww.mundesley.org/film

Wednesday 12thLunchtime Concert - Matthew Bond(Diocesan Organ Scholar) organ). HolyTrinity Church West Runton 12:30 pm to1:30 pm. Free admission. Retiringcollection. Bring your lunch and enjoy atea or coffee with us. Car park at Rectoryadjoining.

Thursday 13thWhist Drive. Trimingham Pilgrim Shelterfrom 1:45 pm. £1.50 per person includingrefreshments and raffle. Contact Liz 01263834965.

Friday 14thKnitting and Craft Circle. TriminghamPilgrim Shelter from 2:00pm. £1.50 perperson including refreshments. Contact Liz01263 834965.

Saturday 15thArt Exhibition. Trimingham Church10:30 am to 3:30 pm. Tea and coffee,and afternoon tea from 4:00 pm,available in Pilgrim Shelter. All for Churchfunds. Contact Dot 01263 833249.

Monday 17thCromer Preservation Society. 7.00 pm.Guided tour of the Pavilion TheatreCromer Pier. Constructed in 1905, this isa rare opportunity to look around and seebehind the scenes.

Wednesday 19thCrib Session. Trimingham PilgrimShelter. From 1:45 pm includingrefreshments and raffle. Contact Liz01263 834965.

Thursday 20thNorthrepps Luncheon Club.Northrepps Village Hall, New Rd,Northrepps from 11:00 am. For retiredpeople within 5 miles of Northrepps.Coffee at 11:00 am and lunch from noon.Contact the secretary on 01263 579782Whist Drive. Trimingham Pilgrim Shelterfrom 1:45 pm. £1.50 per person includingrefreshments and raffle. Contact Liz01263 834965.

Saturday 22ndTable Top Sale. Benjamin Court HWC.Cromer. Donations welcome. To book atable please ring 01263 511738. Proceedsto Benjamin Court Amenities Fund.The Cromer Society. Excursion to TheMaddermarket Theatre Norwich - The OldCountry by Alan Bennett. 1:00pm BusStation Cadogan Rd Cromer.London Mozart Players. St BotolphsChurch Trunch 7:30pm. Purcell, Piazzolla,Vivaldi. Adv Tkts £10 and £5 under 16s.Trunch Corner Stores or NNDC 01263516294. Tkts on the door £12 and £5under 16s.

Sunday 23rdShowtime! - a celebration of 60years. Auden Theatre Holt 2:00 pm.Good Intentions Fundraising team (GIFT)proudly present a variety show starringPat Nearney, Loweswtoft Signing Choir,Sharon Hunt, Rob Charles, Doreen Readand many more. First seen in May 2012this show received fantastic reviews andis reprised. There is something foreveryone - a Max Miller tribute, singing,dancing and magic along with flag wavingand and even a touch of the Proms.Tickets £5 in advance, £6 on the dooravailable from 01263 768076.GIFT & The Grand Order of WaterRats 14th Annual Variety Show. AudenTheatre Holt 7:30pm. A great show not tobe missed - something for everyonecomedy, singing and dancing. Tickets £10or £8.50 concess. Special offer doubleticket for Showtime and Annual VarietyShow £10.

Tuesday 25thQuiz Night. Trimingham House CaravanPark 7:30 pm for 8:00pm. Teams of 4,£1.00 per person. Contact Liz 01263834965.

Wednesday 26thThe Cromer Society Extended LectureCourse. Roman Britain and East Anglia:1st Century BC to 5th Century ADpresented by Ian Groves. The CottageLouden Road, Cromer. Enrolment from10:00 am.Crib Session. Trimingham Pilgrim Shelterfrom 1:45 pm, £1.50 per person,including refreshments and raffle. ContactLiz 01263 834965.

Thursday 27thWhist Drive. Trimingham Pilgrim Shelterfrom 1:45 pm. £1.50 per person includingrefreshments and raffle. Contact Liz01263 834965.The Cromer Society Illustrated Talk.The unseen world of a Norfolk woodpresented by Mike Stew. Suffield ParkBowls Club, Station Rd Cromer. 7:00pmDiabetes UK North Norfolk VoluntaryGroup. Cromer Methodist Church Hall7:30 pm. Speaker Alire Bunkle, SpecialistDiabetes Nurse, Queen Elizabeth Hospital,Kings Lynn. For more information contactJackie or David 01692 405492.

Friday 28thKnitting and Craft Circle. TriminghamPilgrim Shelter from 2:00pm. £1.50 perperson including refreshments. ContactLiz 01263 834965.Cromer Twinning Association FishSupper. Cromer Community Centre 7:30pm. £14.00 per person. Bring your owndrinks. Tickets: Hilary 515848 or Mary513757

Saturday 29thArt, crafts and local food & drinkproducers at Blakeney Village Hall 10:00am to 4:00 pm. Free entry. For moredetails call Karen on 01263 588001 ore-mail [email protected]

OCTOBERTuesday 2ndKeeping Abreast Group Coffee & ChatDrop-in Session. Merchants’ Place 16Church Street, Cromer, NR27 9GW 10:00am to 12:00 pm. You are invited to dropin for coffee and a chat and to find outmore about Breast Reconstructionfollowing breast cancer. Volunteers whohave had reconstruction will be on handto offer support, provide information andchat about breast reconstruction in aninformal and relaxed atmosphere. 01263519 454.Cromer Forum. Cromer MethodistChurch Lower Hall 7:30 pm. Speaker JohnNeedham ‘Medals’. Everyone warmlywelcome.

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Merchants' Place or email to :[email protected]

by noon Wednesday 12 SepPlease include a contact ‘phone number for your event.


HANDY NUMBERSBenefits Agency....................01603 248 248C.A.B.......................................08444 111444(Holt).......................................01263 713 849(Nth Walsham).....................01692 402 570Coast Guard..........................01493 851 338Council (County).................0344 800 8020 (District)...............01263 513 811Aylsham High School...........01263 733 270Cromer High School...........01263 511 433Sheringham High School..........01263 822 363Cromer Sports Centre.......01263 515 669Doctors:Aldborough............................01263 768 602Aylsham..................................01263 733 331Cromer...................................01263 513 148Mundesley..............................01263 724 500Sheringham.............................01263 822 066N.H.S DIRECT......................08 45 46 47Hospital (Cromer)...............01263 513 571Job Centre (Cromer)..........01263 543 400Libraries:Aylsham..................................01263 732 320Cromer...................................01263 512 850Mundesley..............................01263 720 702Sheringham.............................01263 822 874Opticians................................0781 043 7051R.S.P.C.A................................0870 555 5999Tourist Info............................0871 200 3071Mundesley Visitor Centre.........01263 721 070Travel Enquiries....................0870 608 2608National Express..................0870 580 8080Rail Enquiries.........................0845 748 4950Veterinary Surgeon..............01263 822 293Victim Support......................01493 330 600POLICE........non urgent....................101Cromer Police Station Mon -Wed 0900am - 5.00pm

CATCH the CRABand win

a Family Swim Voucher fromSPLASH at Sheringham ( 2 Adults & 2children).Plus

a Crab Net from Fancy This Fancy That.If you are under 12, tell us where the Crab ishidden, including the page number, your name,age and address.

DON’T FORGET!Entries for Catch the Crab, written by childrenthemselves (at least their name) will always bedrawn before the rest.

orIf you are a pensioner,

SPOT THE CODand win

morning coffee and cake for two at

the Aristocrat Restaurant, Bond Street,Cromer.All entries on postcards please, to:The Crabline,Merchants’ Place, 16 Church Street,Cromer NR27 9ESbefore the next issue comes out.The first entry out of the hat wins !

ISSUE 251 WINNERSCatch the Crab:James Darcy, Letchworth HertsSpot the Cod:Mrs E Tridgett, CromerThe Crabline would like to thank SPLASH, TheAristocrat Restaurant and Fancy This Fancy That fortheir sponsorship.

Fulmodeston Market:[email protected] Farmer’s Market2nd Sunday in every month10:00 am to 1:00 pm, Southrepps Village Hall,Crown Loke (off High Street).Creake Abbey Farmer’s Market1st Saturday of Month (except Jan) 9:30 am to1:00 pm 40+ stalls.Weybourne, Meet the Producers MarketThe Maltings Coast Rd 10am to 4pm2nd Sunday of month.

Farmer’s Markets

If you know of similar markets tellCrabline

A Battery

Crab Lines

North Norfolk

7th Sep 2012

Ref CL253/12

How well do you know where you live?

A recent error in correspondence from a Crabline reader received at HQ

indicated a serious misunderstanding of the original purpose of the radar site

at Trimingham. The Editor and I expected it to generate a few letters but nobody

appeared to notice.

Our parents and grandparents lived on the front line during the Second World

War, nowhere more so than on the North Norfolk Coast and there is still plenty of

evidence of the fortification that took place. In this series I hope to draw your

attention and interest to this period of recent history, pointing out some of the

clues that still exist and the extraordinary things they lead to.

To begin the series can anyone recognise the subject of the attached photograph,

taken somewhere in Cromer, and what was its purpose? Sorry but there are no

prizes for any correct answers.

As the series progresses I hope that readers will share their memories of the

period, perhaps as you grew up in the war years or served in any of the volunteer

services or maybe a Home Guard unit.

Details of the photograph next time and we will also look at the nearest airfield

to the Crabline Area and the exotic aircraft that used it.

Keep fit

The Old Gunner

SeptemberGuided WalksSaturday 15 September, 2 – 4 pmWeasenham BarrowsThe remote heathland of Weasenham Lyngswas once the site of one of East Anglia’sbiggest barrow cemeteries. Meet outsideWeasenham VC Primary School, School Lane,Weasenham All Saints (grid reference TF 853214). Cost: £4.00, Museums Pass £3.00.Advance booking essential, call 01263 513543.Events for AdultsTuesday 11 September, 10.30 – 12 noonMardle at the MuseumEnjoy a cup of tea or coffee and have a mardleabout Cromer past and present. Bring alongyour photos and memorabilia for us to recordand help to identify faces and events from ourcommunity archive. Admission Free.Friday 21 September, 10 am – 3 pmHands-on Fossils: A Beginner’s Guide toFossilsFind out how to collect, curate and identifyfossils using the museum’s collections.Discover how they came to be preserved andwhat they can tell us about our geological past.Cost: £15.00, Museums pass £14.00. Advancebooking essential, call 01263 513543.


Found on the cifftops of Mundesley this quiet family run park in the same ownership for 30 years

offers a warm welcome to all visitors

CARAVANS FOR SALEWith your own static holiday home the tranquillity of Sandy Gulls is available

to you and your family whenever you want throughout the season.Contact Samantha for further information

Sandy Gulls provides a 35 pitch ADULTS ONLY touring park. Allpitches have uninterrupted sea views, electric/TV hook ups and free access toan excellent shower and toilet block.

Melbourne House Country Estate, hidden away on the outskirtsof North Walsham, offers a tranquil retreat from the hustle andbustle of modern living. You can relax outside on a sunny day inour beautiful gardens or, if a little chilly, retreat indoors. Youmight like to visit our new beauty salon, which offers a range offirst class treatments and therapies to ease away tiredness andstress.The estate is also a venue for weddings (we are licensed for theceremony), conferences, training rooms, wakes, also privateparties (birthdays, anniversaries, work celebrations etc). From theOld Barn to The Aviary or the Courtyard Hall we have the ideallocation for all your requirements.

www.melbourne-house.co.uk [email protected]: 01692 500 917

Bacton Road, North Walsham, Norfolk NR 28 0RA

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