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ISSUE 065

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Danum House, Overstrand, Norfolk

The North Walsham Funday on

Sunday June 28th, was enjoyed
by a very good turn out of
locals and visitors alike.
The day kicked off with a grand
parade around the town centre,
before everything else took part
in the field behind the North
Walsham Community Centre.
Continued On Page Six

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From The Editor

Wow - it is Wimbledon time and

the weather is glorious, locals and
holidaymakers alike are looking at
advertisements for ideas of where
to spend their leisure time.
I love the adverts and have always
enjoyed them more than the banal
programmes they interrupt.
I am amazed how many adverts that
you see in the press are often artistic
without letting their potential clients
know where they are, how much
they charge, and how to book.
The pier show boards are now all
over the area, it took me 4 or 5
viewings to finally realise that it
states: The famous not just a
yellow smudge and is the grey
intentional?!
I found this out when I saw that the
back of one board was bright clean
& white, I had thought that last years
faded boards were being reused.
Plus NO phone number we are 60%
over 60 yrs on this coast and as so
many of our visitors are the same
age, I think most of them would
agree. We like a phone number.

Preferably a landline number.

I have heard great things of the Pier
Show and hope this oversight and /
or artistic flair will not stop people
booking and enjoying a great show,
see Cindys report on page 19 with
Philips photos.

Enjoy Your Crab Tales

Liz King
tel: 01263 834 965
e-mail: king495@btinternet.com

PLEASE NOTE
To ADVERTISE tel: 01263 834 965
e-mail: king495@btinternet.com

For ALL EVENTS contact Lis Keddell

e-mail: lis.keddell@sky.com

HANDY NUMBERS

Benefits Agency...........01603 248 248

C.A.B.............................08000 855 889
(Holt)...........................01263 713 849
(Nth Walsham)............01692 402 570
Coast Guard..................01493 851 338
Council (County)...........01603 222 222
(District)...........01263 513 811
Dentist...........................01263 515 229
Doctors: Aldborough ...01263 768 602
Aylsham.........01263 733 331
Cromer .........01263 513 148
Mundesley.....01263 724 500
Sheringham...01263 822 066
N.H.S contact number..................1 1 1
Hospital (Cromer) .........01263 513 571
Job Centre (Cromer).......08456 043 719
Mundesley Visitor Centre...01263 721 070
Opticians.......................01263 512 345
Libraries:
Aylsham ..............01263 732 320
Cromer ................01263 512 850
Nth Walsham.......01692 402 482
Mundesley...........01263 720 702
Sheringham.........01263 822 874
R.S.P.C.A.......................0870 555 5999
Tourist Info-Cromer......01263 512 497
Travel Enquiries............08712 002 233
National Express...........08705 808 080
Rail Enquiries................08457 484 950
Veterinary Surgeon.......01263 822 293
Victim Support..............08453 030 900
POLICE..........................0845 456 4567
* Cromer Police Station Staffed Mon 8am - 3.30pm,
Tues & Weds 8am - 4pm*

Letters to the Editor Send to: 10 Hilda Rd, Mundesley NR11 8BA
e-mail to: king495@btinternet.com OR Drop off at:
K Hardware, Church Street, CROMER
Dear Liz,

As you probably know Mundesleys long

serving Postman Bob Hutchinson is due
to retire next month.
We would like to give Bob this message:
We would like to wish you a very long and
happy retirement and thank you for all your
hard work and friendliness over the years.
Good luck for the future to you
and your family.
Thank you very much.
Carol Howard.

Dear Editor,

Sunday lunch time I called into Lidls at North

Walsham. A young man was sorting through
the bread section and at his side stood a large
trolley piled up with loaves of bread - just
thrown in higgledy piggeldy.
I said whats this, are they out of date? - his
answer - Yes, theyre all going in the bin.
I said it was disgraceful when we know there
are people who are short of food - he said
I know and continued adding to the pile.
We are constantly being asked to contribute to
food banks and lots of people do, some who
can ill afford to, and yet we have large food
stores throwing the stuff away.

What sort of people are we?

We live in a deprived area, how I wish Id had
the nerve to take the trolley out of the shop and
look for people who needed bread, but that
would have made me a criminal, which is
exactly the name I would give to the law
which allows these stores to throw
food away.
Janet Munro
Mundesley-On-Sea

Dear Editor,

We would like to thank everyone who donated

money during our recent collection days at Tesco
Aylsham and Morrisons Cromer, and to those
who came along to support our stalls during
the Open Boat House event and Crab and
Lobster Festival.
We thought your Crab Tales readers would like
to know that these amounts were raised:
Tesco - 337.30, Morrisons - 474.64, Open
Boat House stall - 247.30 and the Crab and
Lobster Festival tombola stall - 568.62.
As always, we are most grateful to both
our members and the general public
for their constant support in helping
us to raise thousands of pounds
for the RNLI.

Letter continued on Page 4

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NORTH NORFOLK WINDOW REPAIRS

Misty or Broken Glass : Handles & Hinges etc.
Richard G Smith

Established over 10 years

in Cromer
Tel: 01263 512 761
Mb: 07990 516 154

Happy Birthday
Just Beauty!
Its our 20th birthday on Thursday 16th July.
Come & join us between 1pm and 5pm
for a glass of bubbly to celebrate.
Goodie bags, a prize draw, discounts on treatments
for you on the day.........try a microdermabrasion
for just 12 (spaces limited, call to book yours soon!)
We look forward to seeing you!
No.1 New Parade, Cromer

01263 515 348

Letter Continued From Page 3

If any of your readers are interested in joining
Cromer Ladies Lifeboat Guild, they should
contact our Chairman, Beryl Mansell on
01263 513 336 or our Secretary,
Lin Baker on 01263 514 363.
You can also find more information
at www.cromerrnli.org.uk.
Our next fundraising event is on Lifeboat Day,
Sunday 26th July, when we will have a number
of stalls on the promenade. We look forward to
seeing you all there.
Thank you for your continued support.
Regards,
Jill Reedman, Cromer Ladies Lifeboat Guild

Dear Editor,

times, and has the skills, tools and confidence

to keep moving forward.
This scheme has provided a great boost to Traidcrafts work with smallholders and producers
across the world and your support for this work
is making these improvements possible for
thousands of families.
Thank you, thank you North Norfolk, from
Weybourne to Overstrand and all the places
in between for your help and enthusiasm.
Brenda Smith. Committee Member
Fairtrade for Sheringham.

Dear Editor,

Further to Nigel Holmes note on the (lack of)

wildflowers in the cliff top bedding Mundesley.

Can I remind those interested in time travel,

that everyone is welcome to the gathering on
Gold Park, Mundesley, at 7.30 last Tuesday.
Nigel Holmes

Dear Liz,

I just want to say a big thank you for promoting

our Open Gardens event.
We had a very successful day and raised over
1,600 for St Michaels Church and The
Norfolk Hospice.
We really appreciate your help.
Best wishes,
Alastair & Julie Brown
Plumstead, near Holt

Dear Editor,

During the first three months of this year the

Fairtrade group Traidcraft had a special appeal
for donations, as the UK Government would
match the amount raised?
An amazing 615,000 was raised - including just
over 1,000 from North Norfolk - and this will
be doubled by the UK Aid Match scheme!
So, for example, Traidcraft will work with more
smallholder tea growers in NW Bangladesh,
which has huge needs.
Josni, was unable to feed and clothe her family,
but now has improved her income over seven

Bond Street, Cromer. tel: 01263 512 320

e.mail: brownescromer@g.mail.com
Open: Monday - Saturday 8.30am - 4.30pm

Dear Crab Tales,

While looking out to Sea at Overstrand and

admiring the new sign post, we noticed that
the sign for Cromer Pier is in fact pointing
towards Sidestrand.

Whilst we have to look at scraggly formal

bedding interspersed with a lot of soil, I
thought your readers might like to see the
wildflower bedding delights (above) that
Cromer residents enjoy and also ......

Anyone not familiar with the area would have

a jolly long walk ahead to Cromer.
The sign had not been twisted around,
it was very firm in the ground.
Regards
S. Austin,
Cromer

Dear Editor,

Our aim is to serve good quality

home cooked food using locally
sourced produce wherever
possible, with a warm
and friendly service.
We cater for vegan, vegetarian
and gluten free diets.
Find us on TripAdvisor
4

........the wild flower bed (above) we once had

in Mundesley.....
Regards
Kathryn Moore
Mundesley

On Sunday 21st June, masses of people flocked

to the official opening of Cromers new skate
park and a full schedule of activities.
The star attraction was European freestyle
scooter champion Brandon James, who with
his colleague Connor, performed a number of
impressive demonstrations.
The competitions had 3 categories - scooter,
skateboard & BMX. Entrants were limited
to just 60 secs each to display their skills.
Congratulations go to Bart, Ezra and Joe Foster
respectively, each of whom received a lavish
prize package, courtesy of Wet Dog surf shop.

Letter Continued on Page 12

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Continued from Front Page

I turned up in my VW Kubelwagen to join an

array of about 50 wonderful cars including a
Rolls and a Bentley as well as several 2CVs
and some tractors all parked on the field.
The whole event went swimmingly well,
thanks to many people doing their bit for
this three day festival.
After enjoying a lunch of duck from the The
Duck Truck I drove home after a
very successful and fun day out.
Philip Keddell
I would like to thank Eduardo Garcia very
much for these photos.

North Walsham &

Dilham Canal

The third annual Canal-side information Event

took place at Ebridge Mill pond on the 6th &
7th June by kind permission of the owners,
The Old Canal Co. Ltd.
The weather was very sunny and enjoyable and
the tented areas of the chamber island were all
full of information & things of interest and 250
signatures were added to our petition to continue
the restoration work. All the visitors were very
impressed by the improvements made since
most of the canal between Ebridge & Spa
Common had been de-silted since 2011.

The variety of Tents included: books & bric-abrac, maps, photos old & new, plants, working
model boats & yachts, tombola, hand-made
bags, refreshments & Ice Cream.
Along with a very welcome guest appearance of
our friends in the Vintage & Classic Tractor
Club, with their machines of course.

Most recollections were that there had been no

further flooding reported in Nth Walsham since
that time (the canal is the natural drain for NW
and its environs) fish had returned & grown to
a catchable size, carefully avoiding otters,
which can occasionally be seen.
Many kinds of water birds now visit on a regular
basis or are resident; kingfisher often seen flying
upstream through the lock; water voles are now
much more evident, mainly due to the prepared
banks and the constant water level; frogspawn &
emerging baby frogs are in great abundance.
The swans nesting at Spa Common have hatched
9 cygnets this year and the general canal-side
vegetation & flowers contribute to this tranquil
spot of beauty.

The Membership enquiries tent had 22 folk join

the Trust - details: Sue on 01603 429 872
Action photos of Work Parties, at the moment
every 2 weeks on Sundays, may have inspired
14 serious enquiries to join in - details
David 01603 738 648
Thanks to Eduardo Garcia for these photos.

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We make everything on site from our signature
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Must have clean driving license.

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Opening Times

Breakfast 8am - 10am

Reptons Restaurant

12 noon - 2pm & 6.45 - 9pm

Afternoon Tea 12 - 5pm
Sunday Lunch 12 - 2.30pm
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Lifeboat Takes Delivery Of Banners

Mundesley Independent Lifeboat has taken delivery of eight

advertising banners.
Being independent means that
it has to raise its own funds to
keep operational in rescue
services on sea and land.
The lifeboat crew are also fully
trained for inland flood rescue
services across the region where
there are river or other flooding
emergencies and were in action
at Bacton & Walcott eighteen
months ago during the sea surge.
The service is independent of the
RNLI although it shares the same
status as their crews within the
emergency services.

Pictured above: Mundesley Lifeboat coxswain Brian Hall

(left) and Wendy Copping, chair of the Friends group
receiving banners from photographer
Paul Damen (right).

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Maritime Sayings
Son of a Gun.

When in port, and with the crew restricted to the

ship for any extended period of time, wives and
ladies of easy virtue often were allowed to visit
or even live aboard along with the crew.
Infrequently, but not uncommonly children were
born aboard and a convenient place for this was
between the guns on the gun deck. If the childs
father was unknown, they were entered in the
ships log as son of a gun.

Cut of His Jib

The cut of a sail refers to its shape. Since this

would vary between ships, it could be used both
to identify a familiar vessel at a distance, and to
judge the possible sailing qualities of an enemy.

Pipe Down

Pipe down means stop talking and be quiet.

The pipe down was the last signal from the
Bowsons pipe each day which meant
lights out and be quiet.

Local photographer, Paul Damen has produced

banners for the Mundesley Lifeboat Boat Day
& Boxing Day Dip annual fundraising events
and recently presented them to the lifeboat
Friends group who organise fundraising for
the service and also run the Lifeboat Charity
Shop in Station Road, Mundesley.
Running costs for the Mundesley Lifeboat
Rescue Service amount to approximately
30,000 each year so it is important that
they maintain their profile with the
public for their events.
This years annual Boat Day will be on
Sunday 9th August, commencing at 10am,
with a church service followed by a day
of fun and frolics.
See events page for details.
Photo by Christine Damen

First Rate

Implies Excellence. From the sixteenth century

until steam took over, British naval ships were
rated as to the number of heavy cannon they
carried. A ship of 100 or more guns was a
First Rate line-of-battle ship.
Second rates carried 90 to 98 guns; Third rates,
64 to 89 guns; Forth rate 50 to 60 guns.
Frigates carrying 20 to 48 guns were
fifth and sixth rated.

Leeway

The weather side of a ship is the side from which

the wind is blowing. The Lee side is the side of
the ship sheltered from the wind. A Lee shore
is a shore that is downwind of a ship.
If a ship does not have enough leeway it is in
danger of being driven onto the shore.
Thanks to Russell Sparkes for this.

From Petes Pen

Clean Bill of Health

This widely used saying has its origins in the

document issued to a ship showing that the
port it sailed from suffered from no epidemic
or infection at the time of departure.

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Poppies In Steel
On the 22nd of June the NNDC hosted the launch
of north Norfolks World War 1 Centenary
Commemorations with a ceremony at its
Cromer offices at 3pm.

130 guests were invited to attend the unveiling

of Poppies in Steel, a sculpture donated to the
Council by Nigel Barnett, which was unveiled
by the President of Norfolk RBL Major General
Sir William Cubitt, KCVO CBE.
Among the guests were representatives from the
Nth Norfolk World War 1 Network, Cadets from
A.T.C in Cromer & Fakenham, Chairmen from
the Norfolk RBL Branch & Womens Section,
Norfolks Armed Forces Commissioner and 1st
Queens Dragoon Guards the Welsh Calvary as
well as Standard Bearers from RBL Branches
across north Norfolk.
NNDCs Chairman, Annie Claussen-Reynolds,
said: The unveiling of Poppies in Steel will
see people coming together in the first of an
ongoing programme of events and activities
organised by the Nth Norfolk World War 1
Network in commemoration of the War.
The sculpture will be a lasting & fitting tribute
to those who lived, fought and died in the
First World War.

Hog Roast For...

...The Agincourt Season

It was a warm afternoon in Erpingham rectory

gardens, several large marquees took up half of
the lawn with beautifully set tables with white
cloths and chairs, flowers and pretty crockery.
A long table had a selection of intriguing items
for a charity auction and ladies dressed in their
medieval costume were adding the finishing
touches while a group of Medieval Minstrels
were setting up ready to play.
All was calm but a sense of anticipation hung
in the air, then people arrived Medieval archers, knights, monks
& clerics. Ladies dressed as nobles
complete with a houppelande,
peasants with just a kirtle and
serving wenches were all there.
The table plan detailed which
Agincourt knight table everyone
was on Sir Thomas Erpingham
himself, the Duke of Bedford,
the Earl of Warwick or even
Lord Scroop!
When the Hog Roast arrived, we
were ready to go. The food was
plentiful & scrumptious hog

10

More events
will be held
across north
Norfolk at
dates and
times of national & local importance
until the centenary of the end of
W.W.1 on 11th November 2018.
For further information visit:
www.northnorfolk.org/ww1

Many thanks to Paul Damen

for these photographs
roast, bap, potatoes, various salads served with
commendable efficiency, then strawberries (just
picked) with cream, meringues and shortbread
with Tea or coffee to follow.
The charity auction had amazing contributions
which included a stainglass window for the front
door, a beautiful bouquet of flowers, a hand carved
candle stick, a beautiful wooden box, handmade
walking stick, water colour painting and a hand
crafted cushion.
There was plenty of beer (in crates no less!)
and other alcohol to be bid for and the rector
minus his headdress ran it with humour and
efficiency on our newly purchased PA system.
The afternoon was drawing to a close when the
heavens opened and rain came pouring down.
But it couldnt spoil things.
We had all had a fantastic time and over 3,660
was raised towards the installation of a toilet
and kitchenette at the church.
For all our other events please see our
web site: www.erpingham.org
Helen Burrell
(Chairman of the events committee)

Daughter to
Dad by Text:
Dad, I am coming home to get married so
get out your cheque book. LOL.
Im in love with a boy who lives far away
from me. Im backpacking in Australia
and he lives and works in Scotland.
We met on a dating website, became
friends on Facebook and had long
chats on Whatsapp.
He proposed to me on Skype, and now
weve had two months getting to know
each other through Viber.
My beloved and favourite Dad, now I need
your blessing and a really big expensive
white wedding.
Lots of love and thanks,
Your favourite daughter,
Lilly
Dads reply (also by Text):
My dear Lilly,
Like wow!
Really? Cool!
Whatever.
I suggest you two get married on
Twitter, have fun on Tango, buy
your kids on Amazon and pay
for it all through Paypal.
And when you get fed up with your
husband, you can sell him on Ebay.
L.O.L. (lots of love),
Daddy

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Letter Continued on Page 12

Meanwhile, there was something for everyone

on the music stage. 3-piece band Gentlemen
delivered a couple of scorching sets. A classy
appearance from local singer Charlie Hield,
and the Cromer Gospel choir kept spirits high.

The Cromer Skate Park committee thanks everybody who came, as it all helped to make the
event the success it clearly was.
Most of all, however, our thanks go to all those
who risked grazed knees and bruised egos to try
out their scooters, skateboards and bikes.
Its your skate park, and there wouldnt have
been any point in doing it without you.
If you are interested in participating on the
Cromer Skate Park committee, please
contact us via any of the following:
www.cromerskatepark.co.uk
FaceBook: Cromer Skate Park
Twitter: @CromerSkatepark
or phone: 07775 830 907

Dear Editor,

The Skate Park committee ran a tombola stall

and towards the end of proceedings, a bespoke
skateboard valued at over 250 was given away
as a raffle prize.

I always enjoy your Book Reviews, as I am

constantly searching for new authors to try.
I could hardly believe my eyes when I read the
review of The Buddha In The Attic as Id only
just read The Concubines Children, by Denise
Chong about her own Chinese family living on
both sides of the Globe.
It covered such a similar story about a history
that I had never before known about.
It was a fascinating read, I would recommend it
to anyone who would like to know about more
about these desperate people who moved to
Canada to support their families.
Yours Sincerely,
An avid reader.

CROMER

tel: 01263 512 190

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Dear Editor,

Proceeds from both will be a valuable

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In reply to the person who still insists on

pretending to be Janet Munro (Please put
your own name in future).
Can I remind you that the free bus pass you
have been kindly given by the authorities is
NOT for you to go on days out, swanking
round the countryside enjoying the views.
Or indeed nosing over the hedges into other
peoples private gardens. It is there to move
the aged population from A to B. Were you
expecting a private limousine? A cattle truck
could do the same job.
Mr H Mouse.
PS: The REAL Janet Munro has a recipe for her
Baked Cheese Pudding on: www.MrHMouse.co.uk

This was my favourite book as a child and I still

love it. I have often given it as a present not only
to children but to adults as well.
Although it is long out of print, used copies are
available on line.
As the New York Herald Tribune writes:
It is a fable for grownups that will be
fun for children.
The story goes:
With the first signs of approaching winter, the
Bears thoughts naturally turn to a cozy cave &
a long snooze till spring. But when he awakes a
few months later, he is surprised to find himself
in the middle of an industrial complex!
To make matters even worse, every one he meets
insists that hes not even a bear ..... just a silly
man who needs a shave and wears a fur coat.
Written by the beloved director of such classic
screwball comedies as The Girl Cant Help It
and Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?, this
wryly humorous tale has long been an
underground favorite with readers
of all ages and attitudes.
Poking fun at a fast-paced, high-tech society, it
follows the Bears repeated attempts of finding
out just where he belongs.
On an assembly line? In a zoo? At the circus?
No one seems to know for sure.
Tashlins 46 delightfully original and whimsical
illustrations, as can be seen on the cover, add to
the charm of this unique and entertaining fable.
Lis Keddell

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Following some recent media coverage

surrounding unusual calls to the ambulance
service I would like to dispel some myths
and offer some guidance to people
considering dialling 999.
My dog is vomiting blood, I need to go to
hospital and I dont get paid until tomorrow,
Ive gone out shopping & locked myself out of
my house & My feet hurt after wearing too small
shoes are all examples of 999 calls recorded
by The East of England Ambulance Service.
While, undoubtedly, these are amusing anecdotes,
they do highlight the fact that some people clearly
do not understand the role the 999 ambulance
service plays within the modern NHS.
As soon as you dial 999 the ambulance service
is readying its emergency response, in some
circumstance an emergency ambulance will be
heading towards the origin of the emergency
call before the ambulance service are able
to prioritise the call. In order to ensure the
ambulance service can respond to genuine
emergencies appropriately the amount of
inappropriate calls must be reduced.

When to call the ambulance service

Examples of medical emergencies include
(but are not limited to):
- chest pain
- difficulty in breathing
- unconsciousness
- severe loss of blood
- severe burns or scalds
- choking
- fitting or concussion
- drowning
- severe allergic reactions

When its not a life-threatening emergency

If it is not a life-threatening emergency and

you, or the person you are with, do not need
immediate medical attention, consider other
options before you dial 999:
- Look after yourself or the patient at home.
If you cannot stay at home, see if family or
friends are able to help.

Doodle Challenge

Libraries across North Norfolk are to challenge

children this summer to create the longest ever
drawingand its all going to be created using
every day sticky-notes!
During the summer holidays, children are being
asked to doodle a picture on a standard sized
sticky-note that best illustrates why they love
to visit their local library.
The doodles will be put together to make a record
breaking piece of bunting, as part of this years
Summer Reading Challenge, in Libraries across
the country to inspire all children to read their
choice of library books whilst collecting stickers
to complete the fold - up poster.
To help inspire the children, local illustrator,
Adam Faulconbridge, will be running free
workshops in all 8 North Norfolk libraries.
At each session he will introduce & demonstrate
many different types of book illustration from
comic book drawings & Japanese Manga style
to traditional printing methods and classroom
doodles before each child tries them out.
Dont miss Adam at your nearest library Tues 28th July : Cromer Library ~ 11am -1pm
Mon 3rd August : Stalham ~ 11am -1pm
Tues 4th August : Mundesley ~ 2.30 - 4.30pm
Mon 10th August : Sheringham ~ 11am - 1pm
Tues 11th August : Nth. Walsham ~ 11am - 1pm

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- Talk to your local

pharmacist.
- Visit or call your
GP.
- Call NHS 111.
- Visit the NHS
Choices website.
- Make your own
way to your local
A&E department,
walk-in centre,
minor injuries
unit or urgent
care centre. (Arriving in an ambulance does
not necessarily mean you will be treated more
quickly.)
If you do call 999 the ambulance service may
categorize your call as a non-emergency
and arrange for an experienced clinician
to call you back to ensure you receive
the appropriate advice and treatment.
In this country we are privileged to have both a
first class health service and ambulance service,
but it is fair to say that the ambulance service
has struggled to keep up with the increasing
demand over the past few years.
It is vitally important we support the ambulance
service by using them appropriately in order
to ensure that when we really need them they
are available and able to respond quickly
and efficiently.
Written By Iain Swetman, Registered Nurse,
Paramedic Lead Nurse at Mundesley Medical
Centre & Paramedic for East of England
Ambulance Service
This article aims to supply information of a
general nature and cannot substitute for the
advice of a medical professional. The article is
not intended to diagnose health problems or to
take the place of professional medical care.
If you have any concerns, consult your own
doctor. Every effort is made to ensure that
the information provided is accurate and
correct at the date of publication.
No liability is accepted for any omission
or inaccuracy.
These workshops are sponsored by FALCON
www.falcon-norfolk.org.uk
Throughout the summer the children can dropoff their doodles on sticky-notes to their local
library (whilst they pick up their latest book to
read!) to contribute to their own librarys paper
chain of doodles (they might draw just the one
they might draw twentyits up to them).
Who knows there may be a bit of friendly interlibrary competition to see who can create, and
contribute, the longest piece of bunting?
All the doodles will be joined together to
make a record breaking string of bunting
and then displayed on Cromer Pier on
Saturday 5th September at 2pm.
Come and join the stars of the Cromer Pier
Show who will be unrolling the masterpiece
before they get ready for their 4pm matinee.
Dont miss being part of Norfolk Libraries
attempt to create a record for the most people
of all ages listening to the same story at the
same time.
Julia Donaldsons A Squash and a Squeeze
will be read at 11.15am on Saturday 25th July
in a library near you.
New for 2015 - a special summer challenge for
pre-school children & 11-18 yr olds can join
ImagiNation, where they can go wild with
ideas for art, music, photography & poetry;
all inspired by the books they enjoy
over the summer.

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A Royal Enfield, Bike Rider...

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to a male pharmacist.
The middle aged woman he spoke
to said she was the only pharmacist
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the store, there were no males
employed there.
She then asked if she could help
him but the biker said that it was
something that he would be much
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The biker then agreed and
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erection.
It causes me a lot of problems, and
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What, When & Where All Phone tel nos. are code 01263, unless otherwise stated.

Aylsham

Bridge Club 7pm Fri 7.15pm t: 761 308

Broadland Junior Chess 8.30am term-time Sat.
t: 735 740
Country Market each Friday 8.50-noon
Cricket Club indoor Sun 3-5pm t: 510 102
Evening WI 7.30pm 1st Thurs Town Hall.
Extend Over 60s Exercise Fridays Jubilee
Family Centre t: 01692 407 851
Farmers Market 9am-1pm 1st & 3rd Sat.
F.I.T. group 2nd & 4th Weds t: 731 177
Flower Club 2nd Wed 7.30pm Town Hall
Fitness Yoga/Pilates Tues & Thurs
Friendship Hall t: 01692 538 569
Gym Club Fri 5pm. High School t: 576 609
Inspired 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.
Meditation Classes Thurs 12.30 -1.30pm
Friends Meeting House, Peggs Yard
Monday Stall Parish Church 8.30-noon
N. N. Mental Health Users & Carers Forum
2nd Weds Jubilee Centre 1- 3.30pm.
RBL (Womens) 1st Mon Salvation Army Hall
N.N. Speakers Club 7pm alt.Wed High School
t: 01692 402 662
Scalextric Club Presto Park Weds 7.15pm.
t: 01603 754 319
Quaker Meetings Sun 10.30am Peggs Yard
Yoga Tues 7.30pm Peggs Yard. t: 732 426

Cromer

Age Concern Fri 10am The Cottage.

Aqua Therapy Classes Mon 11am-12pm
Wed 7pm Country Club t: 078855 501 914
Air Training Corps 7pm Mon & Thurs,
High School t: 515 452
Baptist Church 1st & 3rd Sat Coffee
morning t: 576 524
Bridge (Duplicate) Mon 7pm t: 822 778
C.A.B. Appointments: t : 01692 405 847
Christian Fellowship Sun 10.30am former
Gospel Hall t: 838 180
Cromer Orchestra meets 7-9pm The Belfry
Arts Centre. Overstrand. t: 511 600
Diabetes 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: 511 246
1st Suffield Park Guides 7pm.Weds. info:
www.girlguiding.org.uk/get_involved.aspx
Flower Club 7.20pm 3rd Mon Junior School.
t: 513 408
Folk Dance Club 7.30pm Tues Community
Hall t: 578 224
Garden Society 7.30pm 2nd Weds
Community Hall t: 514 399
Hockey Club Mon under16 6.30pm Adults
7.15pm Sports Centre t: 01692 404 440
Korean Martial Arts t: 07765 282 981
Lip reading classes Thurs 10 - 12noon
Methodist Church Rooms t: 0344 800 8002.
N & N Assoc.for Blind 9.30-1pm Tues
Merchants Place.
N.N. Mencap Society Thurs 1pm Merchants
Place. t: 578 116
Parkinsons Disease Society 10.30am 2nd
Wed of month St. John Hall, Bond St.
R.E.M.E. 2pm. 1st Wed Halsey Hse t: 512 450
RBL 2pm 1st Wed. The Cottage t:510 146
RBL Womens Section 2.30pm 1st Thurs
Sing for Joy Singing Group Thurs 10am.
Community Centre. t: 570 117
St John Ambulance Adults Tues 7.30pm
Cadets Tues 5.45pm St John Hall, Bond St.
Tabletop/Craft Sale Sat 10am-4pm Parish
Hall. t:649 441 t: 649 441
Taekwondo Sports Centre. t: 711 824
Tai Chi For Health Wed 2-3pm Community
Centre t: 823 007

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The Wheel of Light 1st Thurs 7.30pm

Orchard Gardens Pub. t: 721 484
Victory Explorers Weds evenings
14 - 18 yrs t: 01692 406415
Walsham Writers Group :
Overstrand
Acorns Parent & Toddler Group 1.30 -3pm www.walshamwritersgroup.com
Thurs (term-time) Belfry School. t: 579 275. Weavers Morris Dancers Wed 7.45pm
St Nicholas Room t: 01692 404 447
Gardening Club 2.30pm 1st Tues Parish
Hall t: 576 437
Sheringham
Carpet Bowls 2.30pm Thurs. Parish Hall
t: 833 369
Beetle Drive 3rd Tues.7.30pm St.Josephs Church
Railway Quilters & Craft Group 2nd & 4th Bridge The Morley. Duplicates Thurs 7pm
Tues.10-12 Parish Hall t: 576 986
Beginners Fri 2pm t: 822 087
Strand Club 2nd Wed of month (except Aug) Bounce & Rhyme under 5s & parents/carers.
2.30pm The Pavilion t: 579 433
Tues 10.15-10.45am : Library. t: 822 874
W.I. 3rd Wed 7.30pm Parish Hall t: 834 242
CAB. YESU,Thurs 10-2pm t: 01692 402 570
Chess. All ages & abilities. 7.30 Fri.
Mundesley
Morley Club. t: 576 575.
Badminton Tues & Fri am: Coronation Hall. Christian Spiritualist Church Tues 7.30pm
Tel: 722 835
Oddfellows Hall t 513 067
Bowls Pavilion Bingo: Sun 7.30pm, Whist English Country Dancing Mons 7.30pm
Drive: Tues, Wed & Fri 1.45pm t: 721 815
Methodist Church Hall t: 01692 404 447
Cafe Church 1st Weds 10.30am Church Rooms. Evening W.I. 2nd Mon. Community Centre
Carpet Bowls Mon 1.30pm Coronation Hall t: 823 889
t: 720 344
Gingerbread Fri pm. Friends Meeting Hse
Come & Meet Club 3rd Weds 11am. Royal t: 0785 9364 702
Hotel, Coffee Bar t:720 558.
Harry Upcher Lodge ROAB Mon 8.15pm
Community Choir Tues 7.30pm Methodist
Tyneside Club.
Church t: 722 022
Hearing Aid Clinic 10-12pm 1st Mon.
Craft Club 10am - 12pm 1st & 3rd Mon
Age Concern.
Coronation Hall. t 720 549
Ladies Fellowship 7.30pm 2nd Tues
Creative Writing Group 1st Fri 2.15-4.15pm Salvation Army.
Library t:720 702
Lip reading classes Thurs 1.30 - 3.30pm
Knit & Natter Tues 4-5pm Library t:720 702 Health Centre t: 0344 800 8002
Library Mon & Sat:10-1pm,Tues 2-5.30pm MS meetings 7-9pm 1st & 3rd Wed. Robin
Fri 10-1pm & 2-6.30pm. t: 720 702
Hood Pub, t: 823 392
Luncheon Club for over 60s & disabled.
Morris Dancing. Oddfellows Hall. Weds
Mon &Thurs 12-2pm Free Church t :721 984 7.30pm t: 837 693
MADRA t: 07734 689 978
Old Shannocks 2.15pm last Wed of month
Methodist Church Sun worship 10.30am
Community Rooms.
RBL 4th Weds Haig Club. t: 722 238
Quaker Meetings Sun 10.30am Cremer St.
RBL Womens 3rd Weds 1.45pm Coronation RAFA. 11am 3rd Tues of month. t: 519 684
Hall t:721 021
Saturday Super Sale First Sat 9-11am.
Scrabble Club Fridays t: 720 663
Salvation Army Hall.
Table Tennis Club Thurs 7pm Coronation Hall. Sheringham & Cromer Lions Club 2nd &
t: 722 930 or 07828 175 493
4th Tues.The Morley Club. t: 821 276
Village Cinema 7.30pm Coronation Hall 2nd Sheringham Lace Makers. Mon 1- 4pm,
Tues Info: www.mundesley.org/film
St Andrews Church Hall. t: 822 075.
W.I. 2nd Mon 7pm Church Rooms t: 720 744 Sheringham Singers Ladies Choir Tues 2-4pm
Lighthouse Community Church t: 768 126
North Walsham
Sheringham Voyager 2pm 1st & 3rd Thurs
AgeUK 4th Thurs 10 - noon Drop in for info Community Centre t: 01692 500 550
Sheringham Youth Choir 11-18yrs.Weds
& advice. Library t: 01692 402 482
7pm (term time) Baptist Church
Animal Magic Dog Club t: Kathy 720 730
The Fellowship Choir 10-11.30am Mon
Beginners Tai Chi & Qigong. Tuesdays
St. Andrews Church. t:761 482
St. Benets Hall. Qigong 6.30pm. Tai Chi
7.30pm. t: 01603 466 120
The Runtons
Bipolar Self Help Group 3rd Thurs 2pm
Bingo Sun & Wed 7.30pm Bernies Social
Saddlers Shop t: 0854 434 9872
Charity Bingo Weds 8pm Community Centre. Club East Runton
NN Amateur Radio Group 7- 9.30pm 2nd
t: 01692 407 214
Chess Club 7.30 Mon. Orchard Garden Pub. Thurs East Runton village hall t: 519 485
N.N. Chess Club Fri 7.30pm. W. Runton
All abilities. t: 01692 404 649
Extend Over 60s Exercise Mon. Methodist Social Club t: 823 814
Pilates Classes All ages, abilities, male /
Church Hall t: 01692 407 851
Judo Tues from 7pm. Millfield Primary School. female. Mon.10am E. Runton Community
Hall t: 588 935 or Mob. 07900 733 832
t: Hazel: 579 345
Philatelic Society 2nd Mon 7.30pm
Lions Club 7.30pm 1st Mon. Community
West Runton Church Hall.
Centre. t: 01692 400 702
Cromer & Sheringham Probus Club
N.N. Speakers Club 7pm alt. Weds. High
12.30pm 1st Tues, Links Hotel t:824 306
School t: Gillian :01692 650 250
Parkinson Support Group 2nd Tues 10:30am Rotary Club Weds 6pm except 5th Weds
Sacred Heart Church Hall. t:01692 406 486 Dormy House W.Runton, t: 578 194
Sequence Dancing Mon 7.30-10pm
Quaker Meetings Sun 10.30am Meeting
E. Runton Village Hall.t:01692 403 071
House, Mundesley Rd. near Swafield.
West Runton Scouts info : 712 288
RAFA 7.30pm First Tues. Bluebell Inn
Reading 4 U 3rd Wed 9.45am St.Johns Hall W.I. 2.15pm 2nd Wed. W. Runton Church Hall
t: 768 164
Trimingham
Short & Sweet book group 1-2pm Tues
every 3 weeks in Library. t: 01692 402 482 All at Pilgrim Shelter. Free Parking
Spiritualist Centre Sun: 6.30-8pm
Whist Mon & Thurs 1 for1.15pm deal 1.50
St Johns Ambulance Hall.
incl. Raffle & Refreshments. t: Liz 834 965
Tennis Club Sun, Weds & Fri t:513 741
The One Oclock Club over 60s.1-2pm
Thurs. Barkers Herne.
W.I. 2nd Thurs 2 pm, Garden St.

Trimingham continued

Yoga Mon 7.30pm 4 t: Linda 834 349

Slimming Club Tues 2pm t: Val 579 797
Coffee Morning Wed 15th July 10am
t: 833 249
Computer Class Thurs 11am t: Liz 834 965
Craft Afternoon Fri 10th & 24th July
t: 833 324

Elsewhere:

1st Suffield Park Guides Weds evenings

www.girlguiding.org.uk/get_involved.aspx
Acol Bridge Club Tues 2pm. All abilities.
Weybourne Village Hall. t:515 588
Badminton Thurs. Gresham Village Hall
t: 07917 596 797
Beachcombers Dining Club 1st Mon 7pm:
The Feathers Hotel, Holt. 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: 570 223
Extend exercise for over 60s Mon 2.30pm
Northrepps Village Hall t:768 159
Farmers Market 1st Sun 9.30am - 12.30pm
Aldborough Community Hall t: 768 766
Fit Together Health Walks t: 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 Womens
Own Methodist Church t: 721 439
MS Group Mon 10-2pm Southrepps Village
Hall t: 823 392
Nordic Walking Tues & Thurs 11am
t: 07825 773 368
Norfolk Dixieland Jazz Band 1.30pm 1st Sun
Goat Inn,Skeyton.Free. t: 01692 538 600.
Norfolk Submariners 1st Wed 12noon Kings
Head, Horsham St Faith t: 511 758
N.N. Minni House Club 2nd Thurs 2-4pm
(except Aug) Bodham Village Hall t: 826 970.
N. 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. BHs.
7.30pm. Northrepps Cottage t: 579 633.
Nth Norfolk Model Engineering Club
1st Fri 7.30pm High Kelling Social Centre
Prize Bingo 7.30pm 1st & 3rd Fri
Gimingham Village Hall
Roughton & District WI. 2nd weds of month.
7.30pm Roughton Village Hall t: 768 106.
Roughton Under 5s Playgroup t:07553 456 083
Rubys Prize Bingo. 1st Sat of month
7.30pm. Lower Southrepps Social Club
Seniors Swimming 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:721 570
Trunch 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
Woodlands Pre-School Mon am,
Tues - Fri 9am-3pm t: 834 148

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Jake Neale's Scrap Metal

& Recycling Services

Your local licensed scrap metal collector

FREE Collection on: Washing machines, dishwashers,
tumble dryers, cookers, car batteries, radiators,
anything metal we will collect.
We will pay for large quantities.

Please call : 0777 586 8378

Special Events
JULY

Sunday 5th - Thursday 30th July

10am - 5.30pm: Blakeney Church Rooms, The Quay.
Annual Exhibition & Sale ~ the Blakeney Guild of
Crafts. Admission 50p. A wide selection of handcrafted items by local people.
Friday 10th July
7.30pm: Overstrand Parish Hall
Songs From the Musicals ~ A Musical Evening.
Tickets 10. Concessions: 8. include refreshments.
7.30pm: Antingham Village Hall
Quiz Night ~ 7 p.p. includes Fish & Chips supper.
A raffle will also be held.

PC PROBLEMS?
No problem!

Reliable, friendly, efficient service in the

comfort of your own home.

Andrew Benn 01263 761 133

Silver Surfers Computer Services

Troubleshooting
Lost Data Recovery
Upgrades
Free Advice Tuition

A J B Builders
All types of Building work undertaken.

Plastering, Roofing, Brickwork, Installations,

Damp Proofing & Timber Protection work.
35 years experience.
Phone: 01263 649 347 or 07887 671 141
COPY FOR NEXT ISSUE BY NOON

WEDNESDAY 15th JULY

CARPET FITTER
CARPETS, VINYLS, KARNDEAN
& NATURAL FLOORINGS
SUPPLIED & FITTED
REPAIRS & RESTRETCHES
30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

TEL :

Nigel 07798 608 743

ANDREW BOWEN
PLUMBER, CARPENTER
& BUILDING MAINTENANCE
Home

01263 588 488

24 HOUR CALL OUT

Email: a.bowen@live.co.uk

Senior Citizen Services

For All The Odd Jobs You Hate

Painting & Decorating

Grass Cutting & Gardening
Fencing & Shed Repairs

To: lis.keddell@sky.com
Wednesday 15th July
9am-12noon: Gold Park, Mundesley
Car Boot Sale ~ pitch : 6. Set up from 7am.
Info or to book: 01263 720 603.

Mobile

07747 444 976

01263 515 250

All Odd Jobs Large & Small

Fast & Friendly Service

07836 227 490

Saturday 18th July

10am - 5pm: Colby Church NR11 7EE
Annual Open Day ~ Enjoy a visit to this interesting
Church, with no electricity or water supplies, with a
cup of tea or take home some delicious cakes, jams
or marmalades etc. Set in the heart of the country
with a lovely walk from the Church, about 40 mins
for a relaxing day with ample parking.
7pm: Pilgrim Shelter Trimingham
An Evening Of Norfolk Humour ~
with Pat Nearney & friends includes BBQ 7.50
Info or to book t: Liz: 834 965

@southreppschoir

Friday 12th July

12pm : From Runton Road Cromer
Cromer Soap Box Derby ~ Racing from 1pm. from
Beach Rd - Morrisons Petrol Station. Junior course.
Adult course with chicane & jump. Classes: Junior:
10-12yrs. 13-15yrs.16-17yrs. Adult:18yrs plus.
Fancy Dress:Youth Group - Fancy dress cart & driver.
Pubs & Hotels - Fancy dress cart & driver. Shops &
Businesses - Fancy dress cart & driver. Village - Fancy
dress cart & driver. Details & Application Form from:
The Cottage Freehouse, Louden Road, Cromer.
Saturday 11th July
10am - noon : West Runton Church Hall
Sale Of Second-Hand Books ~ Free teas &
coffees. Dogs welcome!
From 11am: Cliff top gardens, Cromer Rd, Mundesley.
All-Saints Church ~ Annual Summer Fete. Cakes,
refreshments, BBQ, Jazz Band, Bouncy Castle, Clown,
Face Painting, Dragonfly Beads.Bookstall, Tombola,
Raffle, Demo rescue by Mundesley Inshore Life-boat
(12 noon), Fire Engine, Local Police, 1st Response.
Donations towards prizes or cake stall, gratefully
received. I can collect. t: 720 852
2 - 5pm : Rectory gardens, School Rd, Erpingham
Church Fete & Dog Show ~ Dog agility course 2pm
Childrens Fancy Dress Competition 3pm. Dog Show
3.30pm. Teas, refreshments, stalls, games. Entry 1,
under 12s FREE. Free parking in School Field. Only
Disabled parking at the rectory. In aid of Erpingham
& Calthorpe Churches. Enquiries 01263 768 209

Sunday 19th July

10am - 4pm: Trunch Village
Open Gardens & Scarecrow Event ~ Guide/
Wristband for entry: Adults 3 (under16`s free) from
Village Hall & Methodist Church or week in advance
from Trunch Corner Stores. Classic Vehicles, Gun Dog
Display, Dog Agility Demo, Dog Show. Flower Show
Plants, Radio Ham & Static Model Plane displays,
Quilting display & refreshments in Methodist Chapel,
Art & refreshments in Church, Ploughmans Lunches
etc in Village Hall, BBQ at Social Club. All proceeds
to Trunch Village Projects
3pm: St Andrews Church, Saxthorpe.
New Sheringham Singers ~ Saxthorpe Serenade
Beautiful music for a summers afternoon with special
guest Scarlett Askew - flute. Tickets 6 (under 12s
free) include refreshments. From: Bertram Watts Sheringham. tel: 587 118 or on the door

THE WHITE HORSE

24 West Street
Cromer
01263 512 275
The Best Pub in Town

Stylish En-Suite rooms. Free Wifi.

Lovely home-cooked meals

Monday 20th July

10 -11.30am : The White Horse, Overstrand
RNLI Coffee Morning ~ Support our local RNLI.
Enjoy coffee with a strawberry topped cream scone.
All welcome. All proceeds to Cromer RNLI

Tues - Sun 12pm - 2.30pm & 6pm - 9pm

Tuesday 21st July

6.45- 8.30pm: From Cromer Museum.
Ghost Walk ~ Legends & ghostly tales of old Cromer
& atmospheric sights with Kate Banks. Suitable for
older children & adults. 4, Museums Pass 3.
Suitable footwear/clothing must be worn.
Advance booking essential t: 513 543.

Saturday 11th July: 9pm

Steve Pyevarotti
Sunday 19th July: 8pm
Grumpys World Famous Quiz

Wednesday 22nd July

9am-12noon: Gold Park, Mundesley
Car Boot Sale ~ pitch : 6. Set up from 7am.
Info or to book: 01263 720 603.

More Special Events on Page 18

Sunday Lunches :12noon to 4pm

Voted one of the Best Lunches
in Cromer . Booking advisable

Friday 20th July: 7 for 7.30pm

Paul Hurn Darts
Saturday 25th July: 9pm
Music by Frankly My Dear

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Special Events
continued

Saturday 25th July

10am - noon : West Runton Church Hall
Sale Of Second-Hand Books ~ Free teas & coffees.
Dogs welcome!
11am : New Hall Field, Trimingham
Car Boot Sale ~ 5 a pitch book t: Liz 834 965
Sunday 26th July
From 10am: Cromer Pier
Cromer Lifeboat Day ~ From 10am : Various Stalls
& activities : Falconry & Owl Display, Treasure Hunt,
Sea Safety Talks, Childrens Activities, Demos by
Lifeguards & N. Norfolk Surfers Club. And Stormy
Stan Appearance. 12pm: Sheringham Shantymen
Concert in the Boathouse. 1pm: Rig a jig jig
Concert & Step Dancing on Forecourt 1pm: Cromer
Carnival Raft Race & Tug of War. 2pm: Annual
Lifeboat Service in the Boathouse. 3pm: Launching
of All Weather Boat Lester & Inshore Boat George
& Muriel 3.45pm: Lifeboat Duck Race

Friday 31st July

10am 12pm : Aylsham Heritage Centre
Special Event ~ The centre will host a whole range
of cuddly creatures, including Meerkats. Get close
to them and learn more about them. Costs 7 p.p.
Spaces limited, book on: 079199 62814 All children
should be accompanied by an adult.

Local History &

Craft Exhibition

Trimingham Parochial Church council, led by

Dot Bradley, organised a Local History and
craft weekend in mid June at the Church,
with refreshments in the Pilgrim Shelter.

Sunday 26th July

1.30- 3.30pm : From Cromer Museum.
Guided Walk ~ Cromers hidden history with Del Styan.
Wander round the Old Town for insights into Cromers
past. Suitable for older children & adults. Suitable
footwear/clothing must be worn. Advance booking
essential t: 513 543. Cost: 4 Museums Pass 3.

Summer Time Fun

Wednesday 29th July

9am-12noon: Gold Park, Mundesley
Car Boot Sale ~ pitch : 6. Set up from 7am.
Info or to book: 01263 720 603.
10am 12pm : Aylsham Heritage Centre
Paper Batik Session ~ A fun activity to make wax
resist pictures. Pattern making, colouring, use of
paint & an iron. Cost 4 per child. Book in advance
on: 07919 962814. Children under 7yrs must be
accompanied by adult.
Thursday 30th July
10am 12pm : Aylsham Heritage Centre
Dinosaur Craft Session ~ Lots of things to make
and take home. Cost 4 per child. Book in advance
on: 07919 962814. Children under 7 must be accompanied by adult.
10.30am -12.30pm & 1- 3pm : Cromer Museum.
Victorian Day ~ Costumed interpreters show what
life was like in a Victorian fishermans cottage. Have
a go at traditional crafts, try on costumes & see a
Punch & Judy show. info: t: 513 543.

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NNDC has launched its largest ever range of

activities & events to help families fill their
holidays with fun days out this summer.
The countryside & sports & leisure teams will
host a Fun Day Out at Pretty Corner Woods
on Thursday 13th August, 10am - 4pm.
Come along for a great day of fun and activities
including face painting, a bouncy castle, shelter
building and donkey rides. Entrance is just 4
for children and adults go free!
Additionally, NNDCs leisure services team is
hosting a range of activities at the Councils
countryside sites and sports centres during
the summer holidays.
Events for children & adults will take place at
Holt Country Park, Bacton & Sadlers Woods,
and Pretty Corner Woods. Some highlights
include hunting for mini beasts, searching
for treasure and a teddy bears picnic!
The sports centres at Stalham, North Walsham
& Cromer are providing a full programme of
childrens activities. With activities ranging
from cricket to street dancing - something
in the programme for everyone!
Places must be booked for sport centre activities.
For a full programme & booking form visit:
www.northnorfolk.org/sports

For those not familiar with the vast range of

activities at the NNDCs sports centres, open
days are being hosted throughout the summer.
Entrance is free and visitors can try their hand
at a variety of sports and games & learn more
about what the centres have to offer.
NNDCs award-winning beaches will also play
host to sports and games with activities taking
place at Sheringham, East Runton and Sea
Palling beaches during the holiday period.
There is no need to book for the countryside
and beach events, just turn up.

It was a great success, thank you to all who

visited and helping to raise over 500
towards church funds.
Dot tells me they are also organising a picnic
in the Trimingham Church grounds on
Sunday 9th August with live music.
Further details will be in the next edition
of the Crab Tales.
Thanks to Paul Damen for taking these photos

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 TWO
now at Huckleberries

43 Church Street, Cromer

Hand 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:
Crab Tales, 30 West St, Cromer NR27 DS
before the next issue comes out.

The first entry out of the hat wins !

ISSUE 063 WINNERS

Congratulations to Hannah Beales, aged 10yrs,

from North Walsham, who found the crab in the
Norfolk Landscape Gardeners advert on page 13
& to Mrs Ros Cullum, from Waterbeach,
who spotted the Cod on Page 4 in the
Anglia Door Services advert.

For details of the countryside events

visit: www.northnorfolk.org/events
For details of activities available at our sports
centres visit: www.northnorfolk.org/sports/
Follow us on Twitter @NorthNorfolkDC
for regular updates.

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Fancy Some
SHOWBIZ
Therapy?
Top of the list nestling neatly above the briny
has to be The Pavilion Theatre here on Cromer
Pier. All aboard, as we cast off for our Pier
Playtime. We welcomed the whole of the
cast on stage, who were Steppng Out in
style to set the party mood.
This year for visitors & regulars music and songs
are provided by Rachel King, Jane Watkins and
Lucy Walsh, comedy illusion & fun are family
favourites. Ben Langley and Paul Eastwood
had some surprising tricks & oodles of laughs
especially during audience participation are
always a favourite (Poor Sheila was given
some interesting requests)! So funny and
with excellent slapstick antics, which are
always such fun.
Our six dancers were on and off the stage all
evening incorporating contempary dance and
traditional ballet. They are a big part of the
show, which they portray as effortless, but
must take many hours of rehearsal.
The creative and technical team are brilliant,
lighting, music, scenery, back stage work and
choregraphy with the beautiful Di Cooke,
now in her 13th year at the Pier.
How fabulous to see Mr. Bradley Walsh in the
audience and to recieve a Hello from him in
the foyer.
Marlenes youngsters were there for us again, I
loved the bubbles, it was a feast for the eyes.
Hello to Front Row Jo.
This years production was fast moving,
classy and colourful with layers of
comedy, song and dance.

What Do You Think Of

This Years Show?
(Above) Di Cooke & Bradley Walsh
Be part of it - enjoy it. Long may it reign.
The evening culminated with the awards for
Pier Of The Year 2015.
The National Pier Society Chairman presented
them to NNDC and to Openwide Coastal.
The editor would like to thank
Cindy Johnson for this review.

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