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While everyone was doing their thing in Norfolk, Lis and I flew off to the Big Apple on Christmas Day for a couple of weeks for our annual holiday with the Yanks. This of course meant that we both missed the Boxing Day Swims along our coast. I would like to thank very much everyone who has covered these for us in our absence. Once again it appears to be just as, if not more, popular than they were last year. Thankfully there is enough madness floating around to draw the swimmers into the sea every year. I remember one particular year when I took part in the Boxing Dip, being given a very large brandy afterwards by the then landlady of the White Horse, and back home for a bath then out to lunch with neighbours who poured far too much wine into my tender body. It could be said that my Boxing Day was well written off by too much of everything. Having returned to the UK, still feeling pretty dreadful, with a chest infection, I will leave my

From The Editor

report of our trip across the USA by train and our day trip to the Grand Canyon from Williams in Arizona for our next issue. Despite my poor health this time, the US of A, is one place that we both always enjoy visiting, but I would never plan to live there as I would miss so much the characters that make the UK the only real place for me to enjoy living in.

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I am writing to you to comment on the letter published in issue 027 from Dr Rupert Read, Lead Green Party MEP Candidate, Norwich. I must firstly state that I will not ever be a Green Party supporter, as I do find it very two faced! For a political party who are anti fossil fuel, nuclear energy, and any of the modern transport methods, who also believe that we should all walk, cycle or ride horses, yet either own or are prepared to be driven in any combustion engine vehicle that burns oil based products (Including all public transport!) and will have electricity in their house which is produced by Nuclear, gas fired, oil fired or coal fired power stations. Worst of all, how many members fly either on business or pleasure? Having said this, I do support SOME of their ideals. I do support off shore wind farms and I believe that the Sheringham Shoal adds to the landscape when looking out to sea, especially when the sun is shining on the towers. I do not though, support any on shore wind farms, whether they have one, two or a hundred windmills, as they cause more damage to the environment by their construction and spoil the countryside of some of our most beautiful landscapes. Plus, in either case, the amount of electricity needed to manufacture the blades alone means that the first 5 yrs production will just replace the electricity that was used to manufacture them.

Dear Editor,

(This statement was made by one of the bosses of the Sheringham Shoal construction company when I was transporting them by coach) My main concern is that you cannot store electricity for mains use, except in small amounts, so it has to be produced as and when it is needed. During the last few weeks, we have suffered from very strong winds, much of the time they were too strong for the windmills so they had to be locked, therefore they are not producing electricity!! Today, there is no wind, so the windmills will not be turning on shore because of this, again, no electricity! I am sure that they are turning slowly off shore as there is always some wind blowing down the North Sea! When there is high pressure there is very little wind, which coincides with very hot weather in the summer and very cold weather in winter, so in both cases, we need more electricity to provide heating or cooling, but the lack of wind cannot provide it. I was amused by the comment that wave power & tidal energy is 100% reliable. So he concedes that wind power is not 100% reliable. Sadly at present, neither of these alternative sources are yet being studies in a large scale and will take a long long time before they are. As much as the Greens would never accept the truth, there is only one answer, nuclear energy which can be produced as and when required,

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and can be continuous. Wind and wave power can be used to replace nuclear as and when the winds and waves allow the production, so we MUST have a combination of both. We must construct more off shore wind farms, as large as possible, so we can reduce the number of nuclear power stations that need to be built. We cannot manage without both, although we could of course be totally nuclear, which would be too expensive. I am sure Mr Green is now jumping up & down ranting about nuclear waste. Well Mr Green, we have had nuclear weapons and power for over 60 yrs and there has been a lot of waste created in that time, and it has all been dealt with. Are yes, you say, what about the accidents at Chernobyl and in Japan due to the tsunami, plus Three mile island in the USA. In each case, there was an action which resulted in an accident. At Chernobyl & Three Mile Island, an action was taken which should not have been done, resulting in the disaster, in Japan we had one of the largest tsunami in history. This plant should not have been built at this site, or if it had to be, they should have ensured that the construction could withstand these events. We learn from our mistakes, and 21st Century nuclear power plants are a lot safer than any of the above and will continue to be, we are running out of oil and no longer dig coal, so we must quickly construct more off shore wind farms and nuclear power stations, with one proviso we MUST ensure that we use BRITISH materials and man power. When Sheringham Shoal was built, to show how it helped the local businesses, BBC produced a taxi company! The manufacture, shipping, construction, operation and income produced by the operation of this important part of OUR power networks has all gone into mainland Europe. We receive nothing in cash terms from the Sheringham Shoal, every penny spent and earned goes abroad. This must stop! We must start producing the windmills and infrastructure, and the labour to build them must be from in the UK. I am a Little Englander and proud of it, as I fully support, as much as possible, British goods & manufacturers. It hurts to see all this money going abroad when we could be providing jobs & taking youngsters off unemployment benefits by ensuring that the new wind mills and power stations are built in the UK. I now come to insulation of houses. I fully support what Dr Read has said regarding insulation, but what is needed is the Government to have every house in the UK checked for what it needs in insulation and then get it done. We should not need the various power companies to spend unnecessary money with surveys and then claiming grants, it should be done directly by the Government to ensure that every house is fully insulated. By cutting out the profits of the power companies & charges for their surveys, this would go a long way to covering the costs. Finally, One thing has puzzled me for along time, why have political parties not requested the Water Companies to produce electricity? We have a constant supply of water to every property in this country, which comes via underground pipes from huge reservoirs. The water passes through enormous pipes, so why dont the water companies fit turbines in these pipes as the water leaves the reservoirs and then produce electricity 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Yes there will be a cost to install the equipment, but the electricity produced could be very high, and this could help reduce the costs of the water to every household, (Not to mention increased profits for the water companies!!!!).

So Dr Read, I suggest you try to ensure that every house in the UK is fully insulated directly by the government and also get them to (A) build more off shore wind farms using British companies, and, (B) to persuade the water companies to install turbines at every reservoir. Finally, take off those blinkers, come into the real world and accept that wind & wave cannot produce all the electricity we need, so we must have an alternative and nuclear as it is the only fuel that does not poison the atmosphere. Go on, you know it make sense. Yours sincerely Arthur Bailey Gresham

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Congratulations to all the shops taking part in the festive window competition in Cromer, all were very impressive. We are not aware of the winners of the 2nd & 3rd places, however we were amazed that the excellent Artifax windows received nothing. Both windows, especially the fur bears, seals and hats really did capture the essence of Christmas. Londons Oxford & Regent streets would be proud to have had them. Well done to all involved in dressing these windows. Chris & Babara Loome Cromer

Dear Philip,

You printed a lovely piece by Mikki Rokk about the How Norfolk Got the Groove Talk at Mundesley Library in October. It was so nice to see it, and thanks for all the support that the Crab Tales is giving to the libraries at the moment. I am sure you can imagine that staff are feeling a bit demoralised by all the proposed cuts so it has really boosted morale as well as help make people aware of what we offer. Very Best Wishes Maria Pavledis

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On behalf of the townsfolk of Aylsham & District and members of Aylsham Christmas Decorations Community Committee, may I give heartfelt thanks to all the various organisations, together with shopkeepers, tradesmen and other individuals who came to put up the Christmas tree and Christmas lights around the town and then again on Sunday 5th January to take them all down and store them away.

Many thanks also to the ladies of The Flower Club who decorated The Pump, the ladies of the W.I. who decorated The Town Sign and to Lorene & her ladies who decorated the inside of The Town Hall so beautifully. Thanks also to Anne Marsden and her friends who cooked us breakfast on both occasions. Thanks also to Mel of Partridge Electrical, Steve Newstead and his colleagues of Cooks Electrical who sorted out electrical problems, and Francis Dodd, Ian Bunting & Catherine Hayes for putting up more new lights and connecting them. Also to Tony of Towen Supplies of Aylsham who supplied a cherry picker, without whose help the tree & lights up high would not have been fixed. Our lovely Christmas Tree was donated by Mr. & Mrs. Smith of Copeman Road, Aylsham and Keith Edwards of Aylsham Grounds & Property Services made sure it was firmly fixed. We were kindly offered three Christmas Trees this year by different individuals so we should have a supply for the next couple of years. Our only disappointment this year was that on the Switch On weekend some crazy individuals pulled out several connections to the tree lights, which caused extra work to reconnect them. Aylsham Market Place and surrounding streets looked very festive and bright with our new & old lights this year thanks to the generous time given so freely by all our local volunteers, at least 50 in all. I would like to thank Smudge Smith of Aylsham Town Council personally for all the work he has done for me as we organised the lights and erected and dismantled them. The Committee hope that we can change other lighting around Town for next Christmas, finance permitting, but we desperately need new members, with new ideas, to join our Committee. May I thank all my Committee Members for their support & commitment throughout the year and particularly my Vice Chairman Francis Dodd who has worked very hard. If you would be willing to join our Committee please contact me on 01263 732 396. Our first meeting this year will be on Monday 27th January in the Green Room of The Town Hall at 7.30pm. If any person or organisation would like to give further donations towards our Christmas Lights we would be extremely grateful. I would like to thank everyone who put money in our buckets on the night of the Switch On. Total raised was 175. I send my very best wishes to everyone for the coming year. Many thanks again and I hope I have not missed any one out with my thanks. Keith Elphick. Chairman. Aylsham Christmas Decorations Community committee.

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I recall watching this mad swim on Boxing Day before Lis and I moved to Cromer, well over 10 years ago, the expression sheer madness does come to mind.

The Swim is organised by the North Norfolk Beach Runners (pic below) and has indeed grown in numbers every year and the swim is now very much part of the social calendar every Boxing day on Cromers Beach. The Editor would like to thank Hubba, aka Dave Roberts, for the these photos as a public record of Cromers annual madness that is this swim every year. PK

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With Christmas & New Year now in the past, its time to look forward to the spring, which cannot be too far away! Our special lunchtime menu is now up & running. Choose two courses from our lunchtime menu and pay just 12.50. If you cant decide on two then have all three for 17.50. This menu is available Wednesday to Saturday. On Sunday you can treat yourself to a two course roast lunch where there will always be always be roast beef, lamb or pork along with a fish and vegetarian option. Then decide on a starter, dessert or both. There are always lots of delicious dishes on the blackboard at the Saracens, but from time to time we like have a special menu which centres around a theme. On Thursday 30 & Friday 31 January we will be presenting a Mediterranean based menu. Hopefully this will take our minds away from the cold and damp climate of North Norfolk at this time of the year and to a far warmer feel of the med! With influences from France, Greece, Morocco, Italy and Spain to mention just a few we are in for a delicious evening. We are taking bookings now, so please gather a group and book a table so as not to be disappointed! St.Valentines day falls on a Friday this year, so we will be preparing a suitably special menu for you. Why not make a weekend of it and take one of our special Valentines Dinner, bed and breakfast deals. Just give us a call. We will be closed for a well deserved break from after lunch on Sunday 23 February, re opening again on Wednesday 12 March. Our next special menu will be on Mothers Day Sunday 30 March. Remember to bring Mum out for a lovely roast Sunday lunch. Book now to make sure you get a table. For more information on all the menus over the next few months visit our website, or call round in person to pick up a paper copy and smell whats cooking in the kitchen! Our Winter opening days and times are as follows: Lunches: Wednesday Sunday. 12.00 2.00. Dinners: Tuesday Saturday. 6.30 8.30.

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The Marsham Belles have had a very good year entertaining around church groups, homes and village halls etc. and at our recent AGM we decided to invite requests from the area for anyone who would like to book us to come to them for 2014. Obviously Christmas carols sound lovely on the bells, but we play other music all the year round. We make no charge as such, just ask for a donation towards travelling costs. If you would like to book please contact me on 01263 734 091 or by email
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Alternatively if groups or individuals would like to come and have a go please use same contact details and we will organise a workshop in our village hall. Further details will appear later, but we are taking part in charity events during the summer. A Strawberry Tea, with entertainment, is to be held in Corpusty in aid of helping fund items for Nepalese school children and a similar event in Marsham village hall, to help raise funds for a Defibrillator to be installed at the village hall. This will also mark the 30 year anniversary of the Marsham Belles. Hazel Kingswood

A Dazzler Of A Display
Crowds of locals and visitors enjoyed a dazzling and spectacular start to 2014 at Cromers New Years Day Fireworks. The display saw over 500 fireworks launched off Cromer Pier and out to sea in the countrys biggest New Years Day firework show. The event which attracted thousands of people on a wet and windy day saw a clear and dry spell for the dazzling evening display. Spectators lined the cliff tops and promenade to watch the 15-minute extravaganza explode in the skies & on the surface of the sea. Clive Casburn from Premiere Fireworks said: the display has become for us, one of the most interesting of our annual displays. The pier has proved to be a marvellous setting, by

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Owen Paterson, the national Environment Secretary, seems increasingly to regard his ecological illiteracy as a badge of pride. The latest example is his suggestion that destruction of ancient woodland could be offset by planting new trees in its stead. But ancient woodland, by definition, has been in existence since at least 1600. New planting could not possibly replicate the rich diversity of life which has grown up over centuries in such treasured local ancient woodland as Foxley Wood. The percentage of land in this country and in this county that is ancient woodland is so low (only 3%), that we cant afford to lose any. Our Governments obsession with growth at any cost cannot be permitted to destroy natures final surviving crown jewels. Tragically, the Conservatives have completely lost their one-time calling as conservers of our natural and cultural heritage. It is the Greens that have now taken up the mantle of preserving our countryside. If I am elected a Green MEP this year, I will be doing everything I can to make sure that the powers of the EU are a force for good in nature conservation. That means preserving, not destroying, our remaining ancient woodlands. Ancient woodlands are in effect unique organisms: ancient woods contain a depth & complexity that only long undisturbed stretches of time can create. We in the Green Party are committed to ensuring that our wonderful ancient woods hereabouts remain undisturbed. We invite you to join us in this endeavour. Faithfully, Rupert Read, lead Green Party MEP-candidate, Eastern England Norwich If you are reading this, so too are your future clients. To advertise in the Crab Tales phone Philip on

rigging the whole length of the pier the show can be seen all along the shoreline. Also, by suspending material from the pier, adding another dimension to the display. The use of aquatic fireworks, surprises the audience every year and the reflections of the fireworks in the sea create a really unbelievable atmosphere.

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Manager of Bennetts in Cromer, Simon Morton said : We are thrilled to once again have the opportunity to support such a spectacular local event as the New Years Day Firework display. We felt the prizes should reflect this so up for grabs, and chosen from our fantastic range of Tablets in store this Christmas, is the latest Toshiba Tablet currently retailing for 299 as the main prize. In addition we are offering a second tier prize in a Nexus tablet as well as a Scroll 4 tablet for the younger age category. In total a prize pool worth over 500 to encourage those snappers to get snapping and produce some great local images! Chairman of the Fireworks committee Jim Bond said the annual New Years Day Fireworks have been capturing peoples imagination for fifteen years, every year we see hundreds of fabulous photographs of the event in the press and online. We thought it would be great to expand the photography competition in its second year to inspire more people and to capture this fantastic event. The Photographs on this page were taken by the following winners: Top Left: First Prize - Mark Bunning Centre Left: Second Prize - Katherine Hodgson Below: Third Prize - Patrick Hudgell The Childrens Prize winners had not been announced, at the time of writing.

Local electrical retailer Bennetts have also teamed up with the North Norfolk News to offer the winner the latest Toshiba tablet package worth 300. In the Junior category the winner of the 12-16 years category will win a Nexus tablet worth 180 and the winner of the 11 years and under category will receive a Scroll 4 tablet worth 55 all courtesy of Bennetts, Cromer.

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Meanwhile In Mundesley, They Too Took the Dip

Hundreds of people lined the rails for the Mundesley Volunteer Inshore Lifeboats Boxing Day dip when over 70 souls took to the chill North Sea waters. Kate Hollis won the prize for the best childrens fancy dress and the adult prize went to Julie Coleman for her Jolly Hockey Sticks outfit (see below centre) A bucket collection made 708 which will be shared between the Mundesley Air Scouts and Mundesley Junior School.

The Editor would like to thank Christine and Paul Damen for covering the Mundesley Swim for us, these photos were taken by Christine as Paul was in the Lifeboat on the day.

Meanwhile In Overstrand...
Thanks To Martin Dennis For Sending Us ThesePhotos Of Overstrands Boxing Day Dip.

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OnSunday 15th December The White Horse in Overstrand held its annual party in aid of its charity this year which is Nelsons Journey. Village musicians from Ivy Farm Holiday Park, Claire & Will Reynolds have the most enjoyable voices and were joined by Mick Starling and Peter Mantle-Syer for an evening of Christmas songs. A special performance by the UKs top Cliff Richard tribute artist Cliff as If entertained a packed pub who sang & clapped throughout. Panto Fairy Fairy Liqid, was wearing a very interesting costume! better known as musician Mick Murphy, with his amusing rendition of No one Loves a fairy when theyre Forty was really comical. It was a pleasure to be able to revel in such an accomplished team kindly devoting their time with party-popping performances. I had not been to this venue before and found it most agreeable. The tombola and raffle, along with donations raised 180.00. Cindy Johnson

ALBY Service Station, Alby Horse Shoes Inn ALDBOROUGH Spar Shop AYLMERTON Service Station AYLSHAM Aylsham Garden Centre, Budgens, Somerfield, Tourist Info Centre BACTON Bacton Fish & Chip Shop. BANNINGHAM The Crown Pub / Post Office BEESTON REGIS Metal Mend, Mini Market BODHAM Post Office COLBY, SUFFIELD & TUTTINGTON Churches CROMER Budgens, Council Offices, Country Club, Library, Rainbow, Crossways,Tourist Info Centre, Food Fare, Icarus Hines, K Hardware, Mill Rd Post Office, Morrisons, Mary Janes Fishn Chips, Morrisons, N & P, Spar shop, Cliff Rd, White Horse + 1,000 delivered in Town Centre. EAST RUNTON East Runton Cafe, East Runton Stores. INGWORTH Church GIMINGHAM Heather Lee GRESHAM @ John Stibbons, Langdale ITTERINGHAM Village Shop/ Withers Gallery KNAPTON Elephant Playbarn, Church Porch & MADRA LITTLE BARNINGHAM Village Hall MUNDESLEY Crayford & Abbs, Country Pickings, Mace, Manor House, Rushes Newsagents,Tourist Info Centre The Spar Shop & The Library. NORTH WALSHAM Sainsburys, Waitrose NORTHREPPS Foundry Arms OVERSTRAND Post Office,Central Stores, Overstrand Garden Centre ROUGHTON Jet / Post Office & Groveland SHERINGHAM Budgens, CAS Travel, Crown Inn, Library, Whistlestops, Poppy Line Railway Station, Tyneside Club.

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Broadland Chess Club members took part in a blitz tournament on Monday 23rd December where players had just 5 minutes to complete each of their 7 games. Callum Fruish won the junior section (scoring 3 out of 7). Ken McEwan won the senior section (scoring 6 out of 7) - with Henry Duncanson a very close second (also scoring 6 out of 7). 2014 looks like being another exciting year for Broadland Chess Club. It has teams in all three divisions and cup competitions run by Norfolk County Chess Association and a team in the national chess league. It is running tournaments for adults in May and children in January & June. It is also planning to take a team to Latvia.

Broadland Chess Club

Callum Fruish & Ken McEwan

To find out more about the adult chess club contact Paul Badger: Tel: 01603 737 572, or e-mail: paulbadger@supanet.comand/ or check the clubs website: https://sites.google.com/site/roadlandchessclub/

(Above L-R) Henry Duncanson, Paul Badger, Ken McEwan & Roy Hughes For more about the junior chess club contact Matthew Perry e-mail: mperry13@yahoo.co.uk or phone 01263-735 740 or visit: https://sites. google.com/site/broadlandchessclubjuniors/

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Written by Richard Hewitt Partner at Hayes + Storr This article aims to supply general information, but it is not intended to constitute advice. Every effort is made to ensure that the law referred to is correct at the date of publication and to avoid any statement which may mislead. However no duty of care is assumed to any person and no liability is accepted for any omission or inaccuracy. Always seek our specific advice. Should I have a Survey done? You have found that perfect property to buy, and your offer has been accepted. You have been round the house a few times and everything looks lovely and the coffee smelt wonderful! So, do you need to spend all that money on a survey? Well, it depends. If you are borrowing money from a bank or building society, a valuation survey will be required, and your mortgage offer letter should explain the cost. If it is only your money you are using to buy the property you do not have to have a survey done; it is your important decision. Some reasons to consider are set out later, but first, what are the different types of surveys? There are 4 main types and they increase in cost from 150 or so, upto and beyond 1,000. Mortgage Valuation This is just the lender checking that the value of the property is sufficient to cover its loan to you. It does not offer you, as a buyer, any protection. A Home Condition Report The report will provide you with clear traffic light ratings indicating the condition of different parts of the building, services, garage and outbuildings drawing attention to obvious defects that require attention. This survey will not go into a great amount of detail nor will it give you a valuation of the property. These are often used if you are purchasing a modern property in apparent good condition. A Home Buyer Report The report includes all of the features in the Home Condition Report as well as a more extensive inspection, a valuation of the property by the surveyor, an insurance reinstatement figure for the property, a list of defects or potential defects that could affect the value of the property, advice on repairs and maintenance, a list of issues that require investigation so as to avoid future problems and defects and identification of any legal issues that require addressing and information on the location and local environment. These are often used if you are purchasing a standard older or modern property that appears in reasonable condition.

Should I Have A Survey Done?

A Detailed Building Survey Also known as a structural survey. This report includes a thorough inspection & a detailed report, a description of visible defects and potential issues, the repair options available and the implications of taking no remedial action. These are often used if you are purchasing a larger, or older/run down, altered or unusual property or if you are intending to carry out major works to the property Shall I have a survey? The purchase of a house is for most of us, the single biggest financial commitment we will ever make. Failure to have a survey may leave you with having to spend thousands that you had not budgeted for, and to problems selling on in due course. On the other hand, estimated costs of repairing identified problems, set out in a full survey, gives you important budgeting information, and if the problems have come as a surprise to you, may result in you not going ahead, saving you from an expensive mistake, or justify a renegotiation of the agreed price. Our advice is simply to make sure you learn everything you can about the property you are buying, and that should include getting a survey. Which Surveyor? Look for a surveyor with Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) membership who is used to surveying properties in this area. Any surveyor should give his or her professional view up front as to the most appropriate survey for the property you are interested in. If you require advice on this or any other legal matter please contact the team at our Sheringham office on 01263 825 959 or email law@hayes-storr.com.

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Pasta had not been invented. Curry was a surname. A takeaway was a mathematical problem. A pizza was something to do with a leaning tower. Bananas and oranges only appeared at Christmas time. All crisps were plain; the only choice we had was whether to put the salt on or not. A Chinese chippy was a foreign carpenter. Rice was a milk pudding, and never, ever part of our dinner. A Big Mac was what we wore when it was raining. Brown bread was something only poor people ate. Oil was for lubricating, fat was for cooking Tea was made in a teapot using tea leaves and never green. Coffee was Camp, and came in a bottle. Cubed sugar was regarded as posh. Only Heinz made beans. Fish didnt have fingers in those days. Eating raw fish was called poverty, not sushi. None of us had ever heard of yoghurt. Healthy food consisted of anything edible. People who didnt peel potatoes were regarded as lazy. Indian restaurants were only found in India. Cooking outside was called camping. Seaweed was not a recognised food. Kebab was not even a word never mind a food. Sugar enjoyed a good press in those days, and was regarded as being white gold. Prunes were medicinal. Surprisingly, muesli was readily available, it was called cattle feed. Pineapples came in chunks in a tin; we had only ever seen a picture of a real one. Water came out of the tap, if someone had suggested bottling it and charging more than petrol for it they would have become a laughing stock. The one thing that we never ever had on our table in the fifties .. was elbows! Thanks to Alan Eatough for this Care UK are holding IMMEDIATE LOCAL INTERVIEWS for Community Care Workers. We are eager to speak to people who can work in Cromer and all surrounding areas. We require daytime, evening and weekend care workers that can drive and have their own vehicle. We have Full and Part-time vacancies available for those WITH or WITHOUT previous care experience. There are many benefits of working for one of the largest care providers in the UK including: Up to 28 days paid holiday (inc. bank holidays) Weekly pay and paid mileage Childcare vouchers Full, free ongoing training Free uniform Excellent career development opportunities

To apply: Call the recruitment team on: 0333 321 8854 or you can meet Jo Kendrick at The Fishing Boat every Monday between 11am and 12pm. Norman Lamb came to Trimingham in mid December to open the only cpad defibrillator site in Norfolk that is in a telephone box. He is pictured above with Terry Brown, Trimingham Parish Councillor who has been a lot of help in organising residents for demonstrations etc. Thanks to Peter Wright for sending this in.

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Bridge Club 7pm Fri 7.15pm t: 761 308 Broadland Juniors Chess. 8.30am term-time Sat. t: 735 740 https://sites.google.com/site/ broadlandchessclubjuniors/ 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 Market Place 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. Monday Stall Parish Church 8.30-noon N. N. Mental Health Users & Carers Forum 2nd Weds Jubilee Centre 1- 3.30pm. Guest speakers on mental health care & wellbeing. RBL (Womens) 1st Mon Salvation Army Hall t: 734 091 N.N. Speakers Club 7pm alt.Wed High School t: 01692 402 662 Scalextric Club Presto Park Weds 7.159.45 pm. t: 01603 754 319 Quaker Meetings Sun 10.30am Peggs Yard Yoga Tues 7.30pm Peggs Yard. t: 732 426

Alcoholics Anonymous Sun 3pm St Josephs Church Beetle Drive 3rd Tues 7.30 pm St.Josephs Church Bridge :The Morley. Duplicate pairs Thurs 7pm Beginners Fri 2pm t: 822 087 Bounce & Rhyme for under 5s & parents/ carers.Tues 10.15-10.45am at the Library t: 822 874 CAB. YESU,Thurs 10-2pm t: 01692 402 570 Chess All ages & abilities t: 01692 404 649 Overstrand Country Market 1st & 3rd Thurs St John Hall Acorns Parent & Toddler Group 1.30 -3pm Evening W.I. 2nd Mon. St. Josephs Church Hall Thurs (term-time) Belfry School. t: 579 275. t: 823 889 Gardening Club 2.30pm 1st Tues Parish Flower Club 1st Thurs 7pm St.Andrews Church Hall t: 576 437 t: 825 059 Carpet Bowls 2.30pm Thurs. Parish Hall Gingerbread Fri pm. Friends Meeting House t: 833 369 t: 0785 9364 702 Railway Quilters & Craft Group 2nd & 4th Harry Upcher Lodge ROAB Mon 8.15pm Tues.10-12 Parish Hall t: 576 986 Tyneside Club. Strand Club 2nd Weds 2.30pm Methodist Hearing Aid Clinic 10-12pm 1st Mon. Church t: 578 250 Age Concern. W.I. 3rd Wed 7.30pm Parish Hall t: 834 242 Ladies Fellowship 7.30pm 2nd Tues Salvation Army. Mundesley Lip reading classes Thurs 1.30 - 3.30pm Bowls Pavilion Bingo: Sun 7.30pm, Whist Health Centre t: 0344 800 8002 Drive: Tues, Wed & Fri 1.45pm t: 721 815 MS meetings 7-9pm 1st & 3rd Wed. Robin Bounce & Rhyme for under 5s & parents/ Hood Pub, t: 823 392 carers Tues 2.15-3.15pm Library t:720 702 Morris Dancing. Oddfellows Hall. Weds Carpet Bowls Mon 1.30pm Coronation Hall 7.30pm t: 837 693 t: 722 054 N.Norfolk Model Group 8pm last Fri St Johns Community Choir Tues 7.30pm Methodist Hall t: 514 059 Church t: 722 022 Old Shannocks 2.15pm last Wed Cromer Creative Writing Group 1st Fri 2.15-4.15pm Community Rooms. Age Concern Fri 10am The Cottage. Mundesley Library t:720 702 Quaker Meetings Sun 10.30am Cremer St. Aqua Therapy Classes Mon 11-12am Wed Free Church Sun Services11am, 6.30pm R.A.F.A. 4th Tues of month. t: 837 229 7-8pm Country Club t: 501 914 Knit & Natter Tues 4-5pm Library t:720 702 Saturday Super Sale First Sat 9-11am. Air Training Corps. 7pm Mon & Thurs, High Library Mon & Sat:10-1pm,Tues 2-5.30pm Salvation Army Hall. School t: 515 452 Fri 10-1pm & 2-6.30pm t: 720 702 Sheringham & Cromer Lions Club 2nd Baptist Church 1st & 3rd Sat Coffee morning Luncheon Club for over 60s & disabled. & 4th Tues.The Morley Club. t: 821 276 t: 576 524 Mon & Thurs Sheringham Singers Ladies Choir Tues Bridge (Duplicate) Mon 7pm t: 822 778 12-2pm Free Church t :721 984 2-4pm Friends Meeting Hse, Cremer St. C.A.B. Appointments: t : 01692 405 847 MADRA t: 07734 689 978 t: 768 126 Chesterfield Hall Mon 10am Parent & Toddlers. Methodist Church Sun worship 10.30am Sheringham Voyager 2pm 1st & 3rd Thurs Sun 11.45am Family Service & Childrens Club RBL 4th Weds Haig Club. t: 722 238 Community Centre t: 01692 500 550 Christian Fellowship Sun 10.30am former RBL Womens 3rd Weds 1.45pm Coronation Sheringham Youth Choir 11-18yrs.Weds Gospel Hall t: 838 180 Hall t:721 021 7pm (term time) Baptist Church Cromer Chamber Orchestra 7pm Mon (in Scrabble Club Fridays t: 720 659 term time) High school t: 511 600 Village Cinema 7.30pm Coronation Hall 2nd The Runtons Bingo 7.30pm Sun & Mon Bernies Social Cromer Forum 1st Tues 7.30pm Methodist Tues Info: www.mundesley.org/film Church New Hall t: 515138 W.I. 2nd Mon 7pm Church Rooms t: 720 744 Club East Runton N.N. Chess Club Fri 7.30pm. W. Runton Social Diabetes UK 4thThurs 7.30pm Methodist Club t: 823 814 Church Hall. t: 01692 405 492 North Walsham Elderberries Badminton & Short Mat Bowls Animal Magic Dog Club t: Kathy 720 730 Philatelic Society 2nd Mon of month 3-5pm Mon & Fri. t: 519 030 7.30pm West Runton Church Hall. Bipolar Self Help Group 3rd Thurs 2pm Flower Club 7.30pm 3rd Mon Junior School. Saddlers Shop t: 0854 434 9872 Cromer & Sheringham Probus Club t: 513 408 Charity Bingo Weds 8pm Community Centre. 12.30pm 1st Tues, Links Hotel t:824 306 Folk Dance Club 7.30pm Tues Community t: 01692 407 214 Rotary Club Weds 6pm except 5th Weds Hall t: 578 224 Dormy House W.Runton, t: 578 194 Chess Club 7.30 Mon. Orchard Garden Garden Society 7.30pm 2nd Weds Community Pub. All abilities. t: 01692 404 649 Sequence Dancing Mon 7.30-10pm Hall t: 514 399 Extend Over 60s Exercise Mon. Methodist E. Runton Village Hall.t:01692 403 071 Hockey Club Mon under16s & under13s West Runton Scouts info : 712 288 Church Hall t: 01692 407 851 6.30pm Adults 7.15pm Sports Centre Hockey Club Under 11s. Fri 5-6pm Sports W.I. 2.15pm 2nd Wed. W. Runton Church Hall Korean Martial Arts t: 07765 282 981 Centre t: 01692 404 624 Trimingham Lip reading classes Thurs 10 - 12noon Lions Club 7.30pm 1st Mon. Community Coffee Morning 3rd Weds 10.30am Methodist Church Rooms t: 0344 800 8002. Centre. t: 01692 400 702 Pilgrim Shelter NHS Retirement Fellowship 3rd Weds N.N. Speakers Club 7pm alt. Weds. High Poppyland Club (Ladies) 2nd Weds 2.30pm. 2.30-4pm Cromer Hospital. t: 510 002 School t: Gillian :01692 650 250 Pilgrim Shelter N & N Assoc.for Blind 9.30-1pm Tues Parkinson Support Group 2nd Tues 10:30am Slimming Club Tues 1.45pm Pilgrim Shelter Merchants Place. Sacred Heart Church Hall. t:01692 406 486 t: 579 797 N.N. Mencap Society Thurs 1pm Merchants Quaker Meetings Sun 10.30am Meeting Table Top Sale 1st Sun 8.30am Pilgrim Pl. t: 578 116 House, Mundesley Rd. near Swafield. Shelter t: 834 965 Parkinsons Disease Society 10.30am 2nd RAFA 7.30pm First Tues. Bluebell Inn Whist 1.45pm Mon & Thurs. Pilgrim Shelter. Wed of month St. John Hall, Bond St. Reading 4 U 3rd Wed 9.45am St.Johns Hall All levels welcome.t: Liz 834 965 R.E.M.E. 2pm. 1st Wed Halsey Hse t: 825 101 t: 768 164 RBL 7.30pm 1st Wed The Cottage Also: The Wheel of Light 1st Thurs 7.30pm RBL Womens Section 2.30pm 1st Thurs Antingham & Southrepps Playgroup Orchard Gardens Pub. t: 721 484 Royal Naval Assoc. 1st Friday 7.45pm t: 834 148 Walsham Writers Group : (Summer) 12.30pm (Winter)Halsey House. www.walshamwritersgroup.com Badminton Thurs. Gresham Village Hall ROAB Wed 8.15pm The Cottage. t: 07917 596 797 Weavers Morris Dancers Wed 7.45pm St Sing for Joy Singing Group Thurs 10am. Beachcombers Dining Club 1st Mon 7pm: Nicholas Room t: 01692 404 447 Community Centre. t: 570 117 The Feathers Hotel, Holt. Speakers alt

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St John Ambulance Adults Tues 7.30pm Cadets Tues 5.45pm St John Hall, Bond St. Sea Scouts Overstrand Rd info t: 514 562 Tabletop/Craft Sale 9am-3pm St.John Hall, Bond St. Last Fri. t: 513 115 Taekwondo Sports Centre. t: 711 824 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.

Cromer continued

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Sheringham

Also: continued

months. t: Hazel 838 566 Cash Bingo Tues 8pm Aldborough community centre. Cantamus Choir 7.30pm Thurs. Southrepps Church. t: 07785 782 498. Crazee Kidz Club 7pm 2nd & 4th Fri. term time. Roughton Village Hall 7-16yrs. t:768 138

Cromer & Sheringham Brass Band 7.45pm Thurs Upper Sheringham Village Hall t:733 638 Cromer Air Rifle Club 9am -noon Sundays Nr Sheringham. t: 570 223 Extend exercise for over 60s Mon 2.30pm Northrepps Village Hall t:768 159 Fit Together Health Walks Info 07766 259 999 Fit Together Tea Dance Tues 2-4pm Briston Copeman Centre - 2 Info: 07766 259 999 Greenfingers Gardening Club 7.30pm 1st Thurs Jubilee Hall, Banningham t: 761 620 Gym Club Thurs 5-8pm Northrepps Village Hall t: 576 609 Horsham St. Faith 4th Sun traditional Catholic Latin Mass Mission Room, opp. Church t: 01603 788 873 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 Submariners 1st Wed 12noon Kings Head, Horsham St Faith t: 511 758 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. NN Amateur Radio Group Wed & Thur 10-4 Muckleburgh t: 821 936 Nth Norfolk Model Engineering Club 1st Fri 7.30pm High Kelling Social Centre Prize Bingo 7.30pm 1st & 3rd Fri Gimingham Village Hall Roughton Under 5s Playgroup t: 07553 456 083 Seniors Swimming Club Mon & Weds am, Fri pm. Greshams Swimming Pool, Holt. t: 711 123 Suffield Park Bowls Club. Whist Drives Tues 2.15pm. Fri twice monthly 7.30pm. Tuesday Friends meet weekly 2-4pm Gimingham Village Hall. t: 720 874 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

Do you know of anyone in the Trunch area who would value a visit? A team of volunteers from the churches of the Trunch Group are happy to call on anyone who might: have just returned home from hospital be housebound or feel isolated have newly moved into the area If you would like someone to call - either for yourself or someone you know - please contact Betty on 079 606 17172

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Special Events
Saturday 18th January 2 - 4pm : Cromer Library Animal Magic ~ with the Seal & Bird rescue Trust. Meet marvelous Live animals. Suitable for children of all ages. please book on: 512 850 Wednesday 22nd January 2 - 4pm: Cromer Library From Norfolk to Mandalay & Santa Fe ~ The folk music journey of Peter Bellamy (1944-1991) A talk with live music. Book on 510 056 Interval refreshments available. Free but donations welcome Thursday 23rd January 7pm: Suffield Park Bowls Club. Cromer The Cromer Society ~ Illustrated Talk: It seemed like a good idea...? Presented by Bill Day. 7-9pm: Community Hall, New Rd, Nth Walsham Public Meeting ~ Heating Or Eating: Should Energy Companies Be Renationalised ~ Open meeting with speakers from Labour Party, Green Party & Norwich Peoples Assembly (Conservative Party & Lib Dem Party speakers to be confirmed.) Saturday 25th January 11am - 1pm: Cromer Community Hall Savour Our Soup ~ RNLI having fun, raising funds & saving lives at Sea.

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Saturday 1st February 1pm :Cromer Bus Station The Cromer Society ~ Excursion to Maddermarket Theatre, Norwich to see Last of the Red Hot Lovers by Neil Simon Wednesday 5th February 2pm: The Cottage, Louden Rd. Cromer RBL- Cromer Branch meeting. Afternoon meetings may be for a trial period & if you have been unable to attend evening meetings, now is your chance to meet fellow members. You will be made very welcome in this important year in which we will be remembering the start of the Great War. Info from John Needham 510 146 2 - 4pm: Sheringham Library Facebook For Beginners ~ Find out more about joining & getting in touch with friends online Booking essential on 822 874

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24 West Street Cromer 01263 512 275

The Best Pub in Town Stylish En-Suite rooms available. Free Wi. Lovely home-cooked meals available All Week. Sunday 2nd February : 8pm Grumpys World Famous Quiz

Monday 27th January 10am - 12pm : Cromer Library Fishermans Step in Time ~ Fiona Davis & Tony Rogers lead this friendly talk about the history of the Fishermans Step Dance & How it came to Cromer. Tea, chat pics of old Cromer, live dancing & music! All welcome. Event is free, donations welcome. Please book a place on: 512 850 7.30pm : Lower Southrepps Social Club Lower Southrepps Social Club ~ AGM Members of the public are welcome to attend.

The true story of Captain Richard Phillips (Tom Hanks) taken hostage by Somali pirates in the 2009 hijacking of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama, the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in two hundred years.

Sunday Lunches ~ 12noon - 4pm

Voted one of the Best Lunches in Cromer

Booking advisable

Lunchtime Specials
Tuesdays - Fridays ~ 12 - 2.30pm

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Special Events
Wednesday 12th February 7pm: Suffield Park Bowls Club, Station Rd. Cromer The Cromer Society ~ Recorded Music Section As You Like It presented by Bill Bristow From Sat 15th - Sun 23rd February Children Go Free at Bure Valley Railway!

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The Teddy Bear Express at the Bure Valley Railway returns for the half term holiday and the resident bear will take charge again at Aylsham. Trains will operate from both Aylsham and Wroxham stations 3 times per day. A childrens competition to see how many teddy bears can be spotted on the train journey, a colouring corner and a decorated Whilstlestop Caf add to this event. To make this truly a childrens event, the Railway is giving free travel to every child when accompanied by a fare-paying adult (max. 2 children per adult). No prior booking required. Bring your own teddy so that the Railway Bear is not lonely! Further info from: Bure Valley Railway, Aylsham Station, Tel: 01263 733 858 Website: www.bvrw.co.uk Wednesday 19th February 2 - 3pm : Cromer Library Martial Arts in the Library ~ John Mezzetti of Fighting Fit Martial arts Friday 21st February 7pm: Cromer Community Centre Friends of Cromer Museum ~ AGM followed at 7.30pm by Chris Branford on: Joseph Paxton, The Crystal Palace & the bits we made. All Welcome Sunday 23rd February 11am - 4pm: Chestnut Farm W. Beckham NR25 6NX Snowdrop Openings ~ Dozens of varieties of Snow -drops grown in a garden setting. Early flowering shrubs & bulbs. Light refreshments, Visiting Nurseries, Plants for sale. Info: 822 241. In aid of Beckhams Church Fabric Fund From Wednesday 26th February 2 - 4pm: Sheringham Library Surfs Up for people 60+ ~ Free Internet 8 week course for beginners. Learn to email, shop & explore online Booking essential on 822 874 Wednesday 26th February 7pm: Suffield Park Bowls Club, Station Rd. Cromer The Cromer Society ~ Recorded Music Section The Year 1900 presented by Michael Green. Thursday 27th February 11am - 4pm: Chestnut Farm W. Beckham NR25 6NX Snowdrop Openings ~ Dozens of varieties of Snow -drops grown in a garden setting. Early flowering shrubs & bulbs. Light refreshments, Visiting Nurseries, Plants for sale. Info: 822 241. In aid of National Garden Scheme 7pm: Suffield Park Bowls Club, Station Rd. Cromer The Cromer Society ~ Illustrated Talk Wartime Sweethearts & GI Brides by Libby Morgan.

Like many people who live around Cromer I reach for the Crab Tales to find out whats going on, for whats happened and whats coming up. Unfortunately (sorry Philip) the information on future events is only as good as that provided, and only covers the next couple of weeks. As an event organiser this is a problem: it is frustrating to find that the latest must go to event has been arranged at the same time as a not to be missed event. If only we could have checked before organising it and chosen another day. Cromer is an active place - if we cant find out about events how can we expect visitors to? We want to encourage people to come to Cromer: by publicising whats happening around the town we can show what a vibrant place Cromer is. Unless Ive missed it, there isnt a comprehensive source of Whats on in Cromer. So, Im setting up an online events diary, and I need your help. To encourage its use (by event organisers and event goers) I have made it as open as possible. Anyone can post about events they organise, anyone can use the data in their publications; and there is a special app so that people can use the data on their websites. It will only be comprehensive if all event organisers use it. So take a look at : yourCromer.co.uk. Its about your Cromer. Barry Meadows

Whats On In Your Cromer

.............of blowing his own trumpet. Sorry, blowing his own cornet. Peter Golden was presented with an inscribed carriage clock and a certificate in recognition of his long service with the Cromer and Sheringham Brass Band. Peter took up the cornet at the age of 14, and has been an enthusiastic musician ever since. In recent years he has occupied the key position of soprano cornet. The presentation was made by Mr Peter Sladden, the Bands President, at the Christmas Concert in St Peters Church, Sheringham. Due to unfortunately circumstances Peter is having to retire his cornet to its case, and his seat in The Band has become vacant. A respected and very skilled musician, Peter will be greatly missed. If there are any musicians who feel they have the skill to occupy the vacated position, or any other position in The Band, beginners also welcome please contact Steve Askew on 01263 838 411 or at: Stephen askew@hotmail. com or visit
cromerandsheringhambrassband.com.

60 Years......

Last Night Of The Cromer Christmas Pier Show

With a mix of matinees & evening productions, the Pier Show was a cracker and went out with a great bang. We said goodbye to the lovely cast, it was a pleasure to enjoy such an accomplished team. A big THANK YOU to all who worked so hard to create this fantastic show that is always a big hit. Heres to the next time. On Saturday 1st of March Julian and Jiaxin Lloyd Webber with A Tale of 2 Cellos is the first of our many Summer season shows. The Seaside Special opens on June 21st for 3 months where we can look forward to their new production as this will contain some favourite moments from the last 15 years. Whos brilliant idea was that? It sounds great - I cant wait. In the meantime The Pavilion Bar/ Coffee Reef opens every day at 10am. For seven days a week they provide snacks, drinks & hot food. The bread & homemade cakes are all locally sourced. Dogs are also welcome. Our Pier is unique and home to one of the longest running Variety Shows in England. We are proud of it. Cindy Johnson For further details of the many events at Cromer Pier phone 01263 512 495 or visit : www. cromer pier.com

...but spends two nights a week bowling & plays golf every Saturday. His wife thinks hes pushing himself too hard. So for his birthday treat she takes him to a local Strip club. The doorman at the club greets them and says, Hey, Vern! How ya doin? His wife is puzzled and asks if hes been to this club before. Oh no, says Vern. Hes in my bowling league When they are seated, a waitress asks Vern if hed like his usual & brings over a Budweiser. His wife is becoming increasingly uncomfortable and says: How did she know that you drink Budweiser? I recognise her, shes the waitress from the golf club. I always have a Bud at the end of the 1st nine, honey. A stripper then comes over to their table, throws her arms around Vern, and says... Hi Vern. Want your usual table dance, big boy? Verns wife, now furious, grabs her purse and storms out of the club. Vern follows and spots her getting into a cab. Before she can slam the door, he jumps in beside her. Vern tries desperately to explain how the stripper must have mistaken him for someone else, but his wife is having none of it. She is screaming at him at the top of her lungs, calling him every 4 letter word in the book.. The cabby turns around and says: Geez Vern, you picked up a real bitch this time.

Vern Works Hard At The Phone Company.....

Verns Funeral Will Be This Coming Friday.

Thanks to David Thorne for this.

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Fitness League Reaches North Norfolk

Every year many fitness fads come and go. But none of them have the same longevity of The Fitness League. From January League classes are available in North Norfolk find out below how The League evolved and how it could suit you. Fitness League was founded by Mary Bagot Stack in 1930 as The Womens League of Health and Beauty. She had suffered serious illness as a child and recovered through a physical exercise regime which restored her health. This gave her a passionate belief in the value of physical fitness for all and she created a method which was part exercise, part dance which would energise and strengthen the whole body and mind. In 1925 she opened her Bagot Stack Health School, in London. Mary was an inspirational woman of her time. She dreamed of creating an organisation a League - for women, which would have the aim of health for everyone, so that every life could be lived to the full. By 1930, Mary had trained enough enthusiastic young teachers in order to launch The Womens League of Health and Beauty. Mary lived long enough to see the success of the League, but sadly in 1935 she died, aged just 51. She had prepared her daughter, Prunella to carry on her legacy. The League continued to expand spectacularly and by 1939 166,000 women had joined. Fitness League classes combine movement with a strong central core and body strengthening exercises.

ourselves that we can be, rather than aiming for a quick fix or an unrealistic ideal. They are classes for real women in todays world, just as they always have been. Annamarie is very excited to be starting classes here in North Norfolk so we can all benefit from the positive attributes of a Fitness League classes. These start on Friday 24th January at Cromer WI Hall every Friday 9.30-10.30am. Also at Sheringham community centre every Friday 11.30am -12.30pm If you would like to secure a place or for further details please phone Annamarie on 07989-285 599 or 01263-511 169 There is also a class at Overstrand Parish Hall on Monday evenings at 7pm phone Laura on 01263-578 244.

Our focus is on developing good posture and correct body alignment, and lengthening and strengthening muscle groups to encourage full range of movement. You then become more body aware, and feel taller, stronger and more mobile. Classes are suitable for participants of all abilities, ages and shapes and are taught to music in a fun and friendly environment. Bagot Stack classes provide a complete body exercise. No previous dance or exercise experience is needed. Of course, nowadays many other forms of exercise are available and women have so many more lifestyle choices. Whats different about Fitness League is that classes are about learning to use our bodies better and become the best version of

One Fine Day....

.......in the middle of the night the Ocean broke on Fire! A Blind man saw it, A Deaf man heard it, A man with no legs ran to the Fire Station, The Fire cart was drawn by three dead cats and nearly killed them. This tale was told by three Dead men sitting at a round cornered table. Thanks to Maurice from Overstrand for this.

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