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With a roll of about 25 children attending the Northrepps Primary School, you have to admit that it is indeed a small school, but a very good school. On Wednesday 2nd of April, I went along to enjoy a very pleasant Coffee Morning for Senior Citizens with a gathering of

many local people and former pupils of this delightful local school, established back in 1879. Village Organisations and Senior Citizens had been invited and members of the Royal British Legion joined them.

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With the clocks going forward last weekend we have to accept that the year is really rolling along. So were you April fooled on the morning of the 1st? Yes, I was, with Lis telling me that one of my brothers had emailed me to say that he was coming to stay for a couple of weeks. A case of hook, line and sinker. Going to London for the weekend to visit my sister in law in hospital, was very exhausting indeed. Maybe I am simply getting too old to drive to central London and back in two days but we were pleasantly surprised by how much cheaper it is to eat out in London than it is in Norfolk, I guess it is due to all the competition in such a large city. Driving through London and past Big Ben, just as it was chiming 12 noon and then all along the River on such a sunny day was very enjoyable. Whenever I go and cover an event for the Crab Tales, I ask myself what I am going write about and how honest I will have to be. Be assured that visiting Northrepps Primary School was a walk over as it really is a good and healthy local school and such a great example of keeping open small local schools. I remember attending a discussion meeting about the idea of closing a very small scool in Lincolnshire, when I was a member of the local Lincolnshire County Council.

With a roll of some 22 kids at the school it was a case of closing it down without any way of the roll numbers increasing in the future. There were many unhappy parents at the meeting voicing their wishes. The school was closed in the end, despite the views of the parents and many of the former pupils. The Northrepps Primary School, I hope, will remain open for many years with the numbers of parents selecting this school despite living in Cromer, increasing year on year.

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Dear Philip,

I always look forward reading the online issues of the Crab Tales (unless I am down in Norfolk to pick up copy ! ) Although I like to read about local news etc, the article about pirate radio/Radio Caroline by Micky rokkk Peters was a brilliant and informative read. I look forward to reading a follow up about the early days of Radio 1. Yours Mark Sheffield.

demise of the main pirate stations - London and Caroline and replaced them with the safe, sanitised Radio One, albeit with many of the pirate stations jocks, but now safely constrained in the straightjacket of Aunty. Yours sincerely, David Morris, Nottingham.

Dear Philip,

Dear Philip,

I very much enjoyed Mick Peters article about pirate radio and Radio Caroline in particular. The pirates were a source of great joy to my young ears at a time when the BBC compensated for restrictions on airplay of pop records by playing live versions of the latest hits by dire studio orchestras whose members had no grasp whatsoever of pop music. The pirates played the real thing and the irreverent attitude of the d.j.s, combined with their genuine love of the music, were an absolute delight and an essential part of daily life. How ironic then that in the same edition of Crab Tales there should appear an article in praise of Tony Benn, the very man who, as Postmaster General, brought about the

I have just returned from a walk on the beach with my dog and am extremely dismayed by the attitude of fellow dog walkers. Unfortunately for us we came across the most rude and ignorant older gentleman that I think I have ever had the misfortune to meet whilst staying in Norfolk. My dog always has a ball with her and when she had dropped it another dog who was bounding around picked it up. At first we were not aware of who the dog belonged to as there was no-one in control of it. It turns out it belonged to an older man who was walking in the opposite direction, I approached him and had to raise my voice to get his attention, and asked him to get our ball back from his dog. His reply was that if we could get it back then we could have it back. I tried to explain that the ball was an expensive one and we needed it back.

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This man continued walking and we followed to try to encourage the dog to give it back to no avail. I also tried to ask the man where he lived so that I could perhaps fetch it when he returned home with the dog. To this he completely ignored me and said to my partner I cant be doing with people like you. My point is that if you cannot control your dog then you should not let it run unleashed. I have lost count of times Ive had to talk to other dog owners when their dogs take our ball, most are very apologetic and return it to us. I just want to be able to walk my dog in peace without being bothered by other uncontrolled dogs. The said gentleman was around 65-70 with a beard and a yellow/orange anorak. His dog was a large black cross breed. If he would like to do the decent thing and return the stolen item as my little dog is lost without it then it can be returned to Kiln Cliffs caravan site for the attention of myself. This would be very much appreciated although I dont think well be seeing it again. Kind regards Helen Roach Mundesley

Dear Editor,

Sheringham & Cromer Lions are appealing for help on behalf of the victims of the devastating flooding that hit Walcott, Bacton & Happisbugh in December 2013. One house was completely lost in Happisbugh, at least 100 homes & 12 businesses in Walcott and Bacton were badly affected by flood damage and the high winds that battered our coast at this time. Flood water surged one and a half mile in land. The amount of work that still needs to be done is huge. There have been a few homes repaired but of those that have been damaged the householder will not be able to return home before Christmas this year.

Some residents today are still without running water and electricity. Walcott, Bacton & Happisbugh Communities Flood Relief Group have organised support to help families who are unable to get back into their homes but there is still much more to be done and this costs time and money. If you can help by donating money please send cheques to: Lion Brian Harris, 22 Hannah Close, Sheringham. NR26 8AY. They should be made payable to: Sheringham & Cromer Lions Club (Fundraising Account) and please write Floods Appeal on the reverse side. All donations large or small would be gratefully accepted. For more information or offers of help please phone: 01263 821 276 or email brihaz@btinternet.com Thanking you in anticipation for your support. Brian Harris

bet your hard earned wages, the moment I do, I will get at least a ticket. Proof in the pudding is that I was fined 60 a few months back for parking 6 inches over a double yellow. At least I know what I can do now, Im gonna not pay my road tax, not pay car insurance, wont MOT it, declare it SORN, and be safe in the knowledge that no department has the guts, budget, or the willingness, to do anything about it..... Anon By e-mail North Norfolk Speakers Club recently held an International Speech and Evaluation Contest in North Walsham. Carolyn Williams was the worthy winner of the International Speech Award, with an impressive speech entitled The Three Bears and Goldilocks. Teresa Hoffmann demonstrated her excellent evaluation skills, winning the Evaluation Award for the best speech evaluation. Contest speaking is just one of the many opportunities we offer our members to help them gain confidence and experience in speaking to different audiences. The two deserving winners will represent North Norfolk Speakers Club at the Area Contest in Brandon, on 9th April said Club President David Beecroft. North Norfolk Speakers Club meets at 7pm every other Wednesday, at North Walsham High School, Spenser Avenue. For further information please visit : www.nnsc.co.uk or email : northnorfolkspeakersclub@gmail.com or contact Gillian tel. 01692 650 250 Guests and new members are always warmly welcomed.

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Dear Philip,

In Market Street North Walsham one will come across the Elite Taxi Office; Every other week, or so, displayed in the window on A4 size paper will be a saying or proverb. The following two are well worth taking note of (I think). 1. Never look down on anybody unless youre helping them up 2. Always be yourself because the people that matter dont mind, and the ones that mind dont matter I especially like the second one. Janet Munro Mundesley-On-Sea

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How to cut your motoring expenses in Cromer...... Simple really! Just dont bother about road tax, MOT, or insurance, declare it as SORN, and then park it on a road in Cromer! There you can leave the car to the elements and degrade the tyres for over a year so they are flat, and youll never have to worry about any authority prosecuting you or making any valid attempt to have the vehicle removed! The car is on a public road yet declared SORN, however the DVLA say its not their problem because this now apparently falls under NNDC, and NNDC say it is also not their problem, and the matter should be referred to the police. Yet the police say this falls under the NNDC and DVLA. Oh, but dont worry, rest assured NNDC have worded another strongly worded letter to the owner and this will hopefully sort it out! Whoopee! I can now lay in bed at night knowing that this whole matter will be resolved within a matter of days (not a year of making calls on this), and soon I will be able to come home from a hard days work, and maybe not have to resort to paying the NNDC car park charges as I, for one, do not want to have my car which is legal in every way parked illegally, because you can

Dear Philip,

After the success of Nth Walshams third Funday which took place in June last year, the North Walsham Fundays committee are currently working towards this years Funday which is going to be held on Sunday 29th June on the memorial park in the town. We would love to hear from people wishing to exhibit cars, motorbikes, tractors, have fundraising or commercial stalls or want to take part in the arena displays. Please contact the following people for more information:Stalls inc crafts, charity and trade e-mail: pitches@north-walsham-funday.co.uk Arena displays David Turner tel: 01692 404 359 Vehicles Carl Baker tel: 07833 968 637 Advertising / Sponsorship Andrea Canham tel: 01692 406 415 or Colin Jeary tel: 01692 402 116 (eves)

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I could stay at home & paint the garden fence or go and visit Albania?

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All the preparations were done by the pupils of Oak Class, who have very happy times at the school. Along with these former pupils and parents of the very well behaved kids, I very much enjoyed coffee and cakes served by the existing pupils.

About 30 yrs ago my wife and I went to Corfu on holiday, from where you could see in the distance the mysterious country of Albania which was locked away from greater Europe until 1991.

Not only were they happy to share stories of their school life but had also prepared some delicious cookies. Some of those attending this delightful historic event, were third generation former pupils, parents, and their grand parents.

Sadly the village of Northrepps, other than a church and a public house, has no other facilities, such as a local shop for the villagers.
Working in conjunction with artist Duncan McAfee who recorded the voices & sounds about this interesting area of North Norfolk, they have created a unique, artistic narrative that will preserve the flavour of Overstrand & the stories of the mythical black dog, the relentless sea, the tale of the shrieking pits, contraband & local fishing in a way that will fascinate all those who listen. The Audio Trail consists of three listening posts located at the Belfry Arts Centre, the Information Point and at the Ronnie Cork Memorial on the cliff top in Overtrand. The Belfry Arts Centre U-turn post is a wind-up post while the other two are solar powered. The accompanying booklet and CD available from the Belry Arts Centre is a colourful and informative, fun publication that adds colour and image to the Audio Trail. Nora Gaston said: I am delighted with the project, I am sure that everyone will find it both fun and fascinating. Overstrand has hundreds of holiday visitors and dozens of school parties and this can only add to their experience of the village. The project has been funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Nth Norfolk District Council & Norfolk County Council and I would like to add to all those who have been involved with the project that we are extremely grateful for their support.

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Keith Skipper, local broadcaster and writer of all things Norfolk officially launched the Undersong Audio Trail in Overstrand on Saturday 29th March. The ceremony took place at the Overstrand Information Point, on the corner of the High Street and Cliff Road, Overstrand. The Audio Trail is the brainchild of local artist and director of the Belfry Arts Centre, Nora Gaston who has over the years encountered a host of local characters whom she felt were worthy of recording in order to keep their stories, songs, poems and music alive.

Of course just biking to & from Albania would be much too simple. So how about whizzing over to Cape Roca, the most westerly point on the European mainland a couple of klicks outside the Portuguese capital of Lisbon, then trundle through; Spain, France, Monaco & Italy to get to Albania by ferry, through Greece into Turkey to get to the most easterly point in Europe, about turn then Bulgaria, Serbia, Hungry, Austria, Germany, Belgium, France and through the tunnel and 188 miles later Ill be home. 5500 miles, 15 countries in 21 days, 2 ferries and a tunnel, seems straight forward enough while trying to raise some money for a worthy charity. Web site, bike prep, some training rides and a few promotional events before leaving should keep me busy up to departure day on Wednesday 21st May, ferry already booked. John Lewis

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Dear Editor,
A massive thank you to everyone who helped out with our first practical conservation day on the River Mun Nature Reserve recently. We had an enjoyable and productive morning outside in the sun, cutting and burning a large stand of rhododendrons which means that one of the ponds is now receiving sunlight for the first time in many years!

Dear Philip,

Its great to see visible progress in such a short time. Well be monitoring the pH of the ponds as they should now begin to return to normal, creating a perfect home for all sorts of wildlife.

After a meal out with my daughter and her partner on Mothers Day, we had a ride through pretty villages. We came across a narrow road and for 2 miles there were daffodils on either side of the banks. We had never seen such a lovely sight. We have had spectacular snowdrops and next it will be bluebells and then the lovely Rhododendrons. This is such a lovely county for peace and beauty, after all the noise & bustle of city life and work. I am 91 and of course I am able to enjoy our lovely country. Many people from abroad would love to see what we have got in Great Britain. It is always nice to read the letters and your articles in the Crab Tales. Yours Sincerely Joy Manners Cromer On Sunday 31st March, Christine and I went over to Honing to see the mile of daffodils along the road past the church. They are certainly worth seeing. These two photos (Above) only show a very small stretch of the road that they border. Having read the article in issue 033 of the Crab Tales concerning The Ship That Changed Our Lives, well for me that certainly was the case. At the time of the launch of pirate radio I was thirteen so I cannot really remember the first Caroline but can fondly remember its sister ship Caroline South coupled with other Radio Stations around at that time. Radio London & Radio 270 I also remember and Radio Luxembourg, which I listened to on my little portable transistor radio under my pillow at night, much to the disgust of my parents. As I grew older I eventually got hooked to Caroline South with Dave Lee Travis ( the hairy corn flake ) & his infamous American Top 100 broadcast on a Saturday afternoon. But as time went by a friend and I regularly tuned in to Radio London, broadcasting off Frinton where we both listened to the full broadcast of The Beatles Sargent Pepper Album of which the station somehow got hold of. Looking back on the detail of what Micky wrote it was fascinating to read how Pirate Radio was operated in the broadcasting of the new music to our nations airwaves, where sadly this was now coming to an end. As Micky said about the closure during 1967, when, even though I deeply admired him as an M.P. Anthony Wedgwood (Tony ) Benn and it was sad to see him pass away, but at that time I could not forgive him for shutting down this valuable network & taking away our enjoyment of listening to something that was fresh and new instead of the dire B.B.C. Finally concerning the early days of Radio 1 in its launch in 1967 by Tony Blackburn. It did its best to try and soften the blow of losing our cherished Free Radio but sadly this was not the same until now, when commercial radio emerged where for me personally to this day I insist that this is still a replica of the Pirate Radio Stations we enjoyed fifty years ago Strange isnt it. David Bussey 19 Lynewood Close Cromer

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As you will see, tractor trips were running along the road taking visitors to see the show. Best wishes Paul Damen

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Dear Philip,

Above is a before and after shot to show how much progress was made. The next practical session will be on Saturday 12th April (9am to 12.30pm). During this session we will be planting native understory bushes, such as holly & blackthorn. These will create a windbreak and also provide excellent habitat for a variety of birds, mammals & insects. We have 500 to plant so need as many volunteers along as possible. Please bring gloves and a trowel (if you have them, well have a few spare for those who dont). In other news, the pupils at Northrepps Primary School have been working hard to create 30 nest boxes for small birds in the reserve. Once lids have been put on, they will be put up around the reserve and will hopefully attract some new residents for this years season. Please tell anyone you know who would like to get involved in this exciting project and if you have any questions, please dont hesitate to contact me. Best wishes, Jonathan Lewis, Norfolk Rivers Trust

When my wife asked me what I wanted for my 65th birthday, I didn`t have a clue. She mentioned that I was always talking about doing a skydive, but had never organised it. She said she would pay for it, as it was now or never, age and time are creeping up. Ok, I said, but if I am going to do it then I may as well raise some money for charity. So it is going ahead on Sunday May 18th. My 65th birthday is on Friday May 16th, and the charity I have nominated is the East Anglian Air Ambulance. I may need them sooner than later, all monies raised will go to EAAA as my wife is paying for the skydive ( I wonder why!). I have placed sponsor forms at West Runton butchers & the Morely club in Sheringham. Many thanks Terry Durrant West Runton

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Some 40 people attended our Poppy Collectors Thankyou Party at the Cottage on 13th March. We were very pleased that the Mayor and his wife, were able to join us and present this Years Awards. He told us about his programme to repair the War Memorial, planned for completion by 2018. Funds are still needed and will be gratefully received. Awards were presented to: Claire Armstrong, Chris Beverley, John Blake, Susan Blake, Hilary Cox. Christine Joyce, Philip Joyce, Anne Matthews, Diane Meggy and John Needham. Five Year Certificates. Margaret Butler 10 Year Certificate. Bob Richards 20 Year medal and Pam Angus 30 Year Medal. Unable to be with us to receive their awards Dee Farrow, Mike Farrow & Helen Mitchell Five Year Certificates, Simon Groom and Dorothy Airs 10 Year Certificates. The afternoon ended with tea and refreshments, and a sociable get-together. Thank you all. Briant Angus Poppy Appeal Co-ordinator

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Dear Philip,
North Norfolk Classic Vehicle Club Its fast approaching the time of year for our annual St. Georges Day Run which this year is Sunday 27th April. The Run starts as usual at Sheringham Station Car Park and finishes at Old Buckenham Airfield to join them for their very first Wings and Wheels event. This should be a fantastic day for everyone involved, cars and aircraft alike. We look forward to welcoming one and all. If you would like to join us on this popular day please contact Christine Sparrow on 01603 781 917 or e-mail : csparrow665@btinternet.com to request an entry form.

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You do not have to be living in Trimingham to be involved with the Trimingham Craft Afternoon at The Pilgrim Centre, on most Fridays, to enjoy a couple of pleasant hours in good company and doing your favourite craft whatever it maybe. Pictured above L - R : Maureen Leggett making hair bands for babies while Margaret Whitbread is painting glass pots and Sylvia Pardon is busy with knitting her patchwork. Due to other commitments on this particular week the group didnt have their usual turn out of at least eight or nine jolly souls.

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NNDC is reducing costs to traders to try to ensure that its traditional markets continue to play an important part in the economies of market towns. The weekly markets in Sheringham, Stalham & Cromer have seen a decline in the number of traders. In an attempt to help and encourage regular traders the Council has decided to implement a number of changes: regular traders rents reduced by an average of 10% reduced rent for charity stalls - 5 per pitch, charities able to book up to 12 places p.a. reduced rates for new starters for 8 consecutive weeks rentable gazebos for new starters & charities increased advertising for all three markets to boost visitor numbers

Traders will now be expected to remove their own waste rather than rely on a council collection. Rhodri Oliver, NNDC Deputy Leader said : Everyone loves to wander around a traditional market, whether they live locally or are on holiday. Traders have been having a tough time in recent years so we want to do all we can to encourage more regular traders, which in turn will encourage more regular shoppers. Stalham market has been particularly hit by a decline in the number of regular traders. In this case, with the support of Stalham Town Council, NNDC has decided to concentrate its efforts on revitalising the market over the summer & no longer to run it as an all-year-round market. Stalham market will therefore run from April to September in 2014, with the single regular trader being offered a five month concession licence if no increase in other traders is achieved by May.

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The Shaping Of Our Coast

The landscape of the Norfolk Coast that we see today is a product of the interaction between the physical & human influences that have shaped it over the centuries. The underlying geology and physical processes of erosion & deposition have influenced not only landform, soils & vegetation communities, but also the human activities that are dependent upon or affected by them. Human activities have, in turn, changed the natural vegetation to suit a variety of needs and introduced man-made elements into the landscape such as managed farmland, field boundaries, roads and settlements. The influence of humans on the landscape is the combination of human activity, relief, soil and geology that give its distinctive character. The earliest evidence for human populations in the area dates to about half a million years ago. Flint axeheads, tools & artefacts have been found at a number of sites in the area and would have been used by small groups of hunters/gatherers exploiting a wide range of resources. About 100,000 to 10,000 years ago, the ice sheet came as far south as the north Norfolk coast and the area was subjected to periglacial conditions, consequently, the period to about 18,000 years ago is poorly represented in the records. The sea level was very low and much of the North Sea was a wide open plain and sites used by the Neaderthals and/or humans (Homo sapiens) may be located off-shore. About 18,000 yrs ago the ice began to recede, the climate warmed and by around 10,000 yrs ago climatic conditions were similar to ours today. Humans returned to the area, leaving behind flint artefacts including long blades, which have been recovered from a Late Glacial and Early Mesolithic site at Titchwell. About 9,000 yrs ago the long blade site at Titchwell had been abandoned. One of the richest known Mesolithic sites in Norfolk has been found on the Cromer Ridge at Kelling Heath. By the Neolithic period, about 4,000 - 2,000 BC the landform of the Norfolk coast was broadly similar to that of today.

Domesticated animals & plants were introduced during this period, although the impact on the landscape was probably limited and localised. Flint axeheads & objects have been found at sites throughout the area, but few settlement sites have been identified. The impact of farming on the landscape increased during the Bronze Age, about 2,000 - 700 BC, and was accompanied by the first extensive woodland clearances. In 2049 BC a timber circle was constructed within the saltmarsh at Holme-next-the-Sea. Burial mounds dating to the Bronze Age survive throughout the area and many more ploughed out examples have been recorded. By the Iron Age, about 700 BC-AD 60, open agricultural landscapes were widespread. Field systems & farmsteads of possible Iron Age date have been identified in a number of locations. Two forts with massive earthworks were built, one at Holkham very close to the coast, the second a few kilometres inland at Warham. Roman period, about AD 60 - 410, villages and farmsteads have been discovered throughout the area. Some were surrounded by regular grid-like field systems. The Peddars Way, one of Norfolks main Roman routeways, originated as a military road and terminates near Holme-next-the-Sea. The threat of raids from the continent during the 3rd century led to the construction of forts along the east and south coasts of England, including the Branodunum site at Brancaster. A number of Early Saxon cemeteries have been found, including one on the cliff top at Mundesley and one on a hillside at Thornham. The countryside around the Cromer Ridge was heavily settled by the Anglo-Saxons and much of the complexity of the road system in this area is thought to have dated from that period. During the medieval period, about 1066 -1539 much of the area was intensively farmed, with a wide range of arable and pastoral practices. The success of agriculture is represented in the numerous medieval churches, whilst the wealth of landowners is reflected in religious houses, moats and Castle Rising Castle. Around the Cromer Ridge, early enclosure of land, away from the previously settled areas, began during the 14th century. Towards the end of the medieval period, there was a general decline in the rural population and

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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as a result, some villages and hamlets shrunk in size or were deserted. Medieval settlement patterns varied across the area, with nucleated villages in the west and dispersed hamlets and farmsteads in the east. Many small fishing and trading ports existed on the coast during the medieval & post medieval about 1540 -1900, periods. The Glaven ports (Blakeney, Cley next the Sea & Wiveton), Wells next the Sea, Weybourne, Brancaster Staithe, Burnham Overy Staithe & Ringstead, were perhaps the most important. This is suggested by the fact that in 1301 Blakeney sent ships to help Edward Is war efforts & between the 14th & 16th centuries it was one of only three Norfolk harbours, with Kings Lynn and Great Yarmouth, to have customs officials. Different ports were successful at different times, but all had declined by the early 20th century. From the late 17th century onwards, large landowners established landscape parks around their residences. Many of them, including Holkham, Sheringham, Hunstanton and Felbrigg, survive and are important influences on the areas landscape character. Emparkment led to the desertion of some villages. At Holkham, the site of the medieval village was abandoned for a new location on the edge of the park. In addition to the piecemeal enclosures of earlier centuries, further enclosure of land into generally large rectangular units occurred following the Parliamentary Enclosure Acts of the 18th and 19th centuries. During the late 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, large landowners on the north coast drained saltmarshes and constructed substantial sea defence banks. The first banks at Holkham were built in late 17th and early 18th centuries and enclosed an area of marshes north of Holkham village. The enclosed area was increased when a bank was built on the western edge of Wells next the Sea harbour in 1859. During the 18th and 19th centuries landowners also played an important role in agricultural improvement and innovation. A number, including Thomas Coke, Earl of Leicester, introduced new cropping regimes. Many rebuilt farm buildings and a large number of the surviving historic farmhouses, barns and stables date to this period. The piecemeal or landowner-led enclosure of small fields and common land into larger fields began in the medieval period, but reached its height during the Parliamentary Enclosures of the 18th and 19th centuries. During the 18th century the coast attracted people in search of leisure activities. Cromer and Mundesley developed as resorts where members of fashionable society could lodge and bathe. During the 19th century (New) Hunstanton, Wells next the Sea and Sheringham became resorts. The development of the resorts was driven by the arrival of the railways in the mid 19th century and saw the creation of piers, promenades and seaside architecture. World Wars 1 & 2 saw anti-invasion defences constructed in the area, such as defensive trenches, gun batteries, concrete pillboxes, barbed-wire, scaffolding and mine fields. Many of the pill-boxes survive, as do elements of the World War Two coastal batteries at Brancaster and Cley next the Sea. This is an edited version of an article from the Norfolk Coast AONB Management Plan 2009-14. Thanks to David Thorne for this.

YOUR NEXT CRAB TALES COMES OUT on April 25th

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31st Mundesley Festival

August 4th - August 8th 2014

The Ship Inn

21 Beach Road, Mundesley
Beautiful Seaview Restaurant
Locally sourced meat & fish wonderfully prepared by our Head Chef Aiden & his team

Easter Specials

Come & visit us for our

and see our Spring Menu at the same time. On Thursday 24th April

the launch of Radio Caroline 50 years ago Sunday Roast lunch 12 - 4pm

The Mundesley Film Club will commemorate

Now Open Sunday Evenings 5.30 - 8.30pm

Sharon Louise (aka Dandini) Musical Director Quiz Night 1st Wednesday of each for the Mundesley Players willmonth. provide a short

Thursday Evenings 'Curry & A Pint' 8.95Hall 7.30pm: Mundesley Coronation

but quality programme of live 60s music Tickets 4 at the door (Members 3)

The Boat That Rocked

with a Special Film Showing of:

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On the last Friday of every month until the end of May this year. Lis and I enjoyed a great lunch of Soup & Pud as did over 30 other souls in the the Mundesley Parish Hall, opposite the Coronation Hall. Organised by the All Saints church this is a great way to enjoy good company and quite possibly more importantly, good food. All the food is prepared by friends of the church with a choice of four soups, one of numerous puddings, followed & rounded off with a cup of tea or coffee, all for the princey sum of 4.00. It is not costly and well worth the money as it is great fun and a good way to dine out during the week, what more can you get for 4? plus if you like to round it up to a fiver it will include raffle tickets, to try your luck with, as well. I can highly recommend the Stilton soup and the black forest gateau, while Lis enjoyed the carrot & corander soup and the bread and butter pudding.

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On Right: The treasurer of the Church Fred Walters, who was busy selling the meal and raffle tickets at the door. On Right Below: While behind the kitchen door were Pam Walters and Mark Marden serving us all up nicely. Below: Paul Damens photo of yours truly enjoying myself..........thank you Paul.

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NNDC First Floor Gallery

1st April 2nd June
The District Councils public art gallery is presenting an illuminating and entertaining collection of watercolour originals by Cromer artist June Skinner.

As a mature student June did not pursue further academic training because of costs and inaccessibility of education centres specialising in art. However, her time is now spent passionately producing vibrant and fun-loving works. June has developed her own style using watercolour, acrylic and oil, although she believes watercolour is the best medium for flower paintings.

The colourful Jolly Ladies are predominately executed in watercolour or acrylics and reinforce the principle that exuberant art helps improve the overall sense of well-being for the observer. I hope sometimes they make the viewer smile. Colour and smiles are good for all of us. June Skinner said. The exhibition offers original framed watercolours at affordable prices from 30 to 70. Now a resident in Cromer, Junes former home was in Cornwall, where she attended two art colleges, gaining a Higher National Certificate in Illustration and Design. NNDC seeks to offer opportunities to local artists to display their work in the well-lit first-floor gallery area in its Holt Rd offices in Cromer, and in turn provides staff and visitors to the

building the opportunity to see a variety of different artists work. Currently six exhibitions are held annually and open to the public during normal office hours:
Mon, Tues & Thurs: 8.30am 5pm. Weds: 10am 5pm. Fri: 8.30am 4.30pm.

For information on Arts in North Norfolk visit: www.northnorfolk.org/arts You can also follow us on
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Mr Silvers

Mr Silvers, Marcus Gore, is one of our newest advertisers (see page 17) and we have asked him to let us know some more about himself. Marcus says: I do odd jobs such as painting/DIY as well as gardening. I enjoy my work very much as the job is well suited to my lifestyle as when the bad weather comes, my other passion is surfing/paddleboarding!

From Petes Pen

I have been chasing waves around the world for many years and on its day, Cromer can have as good waves as anywhere. East Runton is one of the best waves on the Norfolk Coast but you have to be thick skinned to surf all the year round! Rain sometimes stops my work. I also spend one day a week as a support worker for the Rowen organisation based in Norwich. Its very rewarding work as well, just in a different way! I am especially busy at the moment as my partner Anita and I have a bouncy baby boy, Oliver, just 12 weeks old. He keeps me on my toes. I am looking forward to taking Oliver on the surfboard this summer, as it is never too young to start. Marcus Gore

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NNDC is urging households and businesses in the district directly affected by flooding in last Decembers tidal surge & storm to apply for grants from central governments recently announced Flood Support Schemes. The schemes, administered locally by NNDC are intended to assist those individual households and businesses that suffered flooding in December to increase their capability to withstand any future flooding. Businesses adversely affected by the storm can also apply for funds to reimburse business losses and help with business recovery. The deadline for all applications is 31st May 2014. Both households & businesses directly affected by flooding can apply for up to 5000 from the Repair & Renew Grant. The aim of this grant is to build resilience against possible future flooding events, over and above repairs that would generally be covered by insurance. Measures that might be covered by this grant include such things as airbrick covers, demountable door & window guards, repointing external walls with water-resistant mortar and moving electrics above likely flood level. NNDC also runs the Business Support Scheme, designed to support all small & medium sized businesses that suffered significant losses as a result of Decembers storm. This grant, which is limited to 2,500 per business, aims to cover both clean-up costs & other financial impacts, such as loss of trade as well as the development & implementation of business recovery plans. NNDC will be applying a council tax discount and business rates relief for up to three months for affected households and businesses. All those known to have been affected will be notified directly when their council tax/business rates information is sent out. Details of the schemes, guidance as to who can apply and application forms will be available on the NNDC website northnorfolk.org

Flood Support Schemes

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Cromer Skate Park

The Skate Park campaign has raised over 2,250 by hosting a successful charity ball at Northrepps Cottage Country Hotel on Saturday 22nd March.

Mundesley
Medical Centre
Dr Adam Maggio who has been working as a salaried GP at Mundesley for the last year joins the practice partnership on 2nd April replacing Dr Harris-Hall who has retired after 28 years at Mundesley Medical Centre.

Over 1,250 was from the sale of tickets and from various auctions and a raffle conducted on the night. These were boosted by a further 1,000, thanks to the generous assistance of Barclays, via their pound-for-pound Matched Funding Programme.

Villagers in Antingham are celebrating the completion of some major improvements to their village hall thanks to a grant from the NNDC. Following a request for improvements from users of the 50 year-old hall, the old, heat-leaking and regularly broken single-paned windows have all been replaced with double glazed units, making it a more attractive, comfortable, safer, warmer and cheaper to run a wide range of activies. The project, costing 2280 in total, was made possible through an NNDC Big Society Fund grant of 2,000 with remaining funds coming from Village Hall fundraising activities. The village hall is the only venue available for hire and use by the community in Antingham. It is well used by local residents for functions and also by voluntary and community groups.

Antingham

One of the highlights of the evening involved five items being auctioned via written bids, which included an MGP Scooter courtesy of Wet Dog, a wine pack courtesy of Mr & Mrs E Gurney, dinner at the Constantia Cottage, dinner at the Old Rock Shop Bistro, and a Norwich City FC signed pennant. Live auctions included One nights glamping and dinner for two, donated by The Grove, a round of golf and a meal for four at Weston Park, donated by MKN Building Services, & a funky rug donated by Cromer Carpets. There was also a highly successful raffle with prizes donated by local businesses. The level of support received from the local business community was little short of overwhelming. Consequently, some prizes have had to be carried over to a future event, a quiz night scheduled to be held at the Parish Hall on Saturday 10th May. The campaigns goal of funding a skate park has now accounted for well over 100,000 of the 150,000 required to fund the construction of a skate park on the Meadow in Cromer. The committee expressed its thanks to all those who helped to make the evening such a success and a special mention of committee member Jean Spruce, who worked tirelessly in recent months to ensure that the ball would become the great success that it undoubtedly was.

Dr Catherine Ashworth (pictured above with Dr Maggio) one of the 3 remaining partners said We are pleased to welcome such as caring and talented GP as Dr Maggio to the partnership and look forward to the new ideas he brings. Dr Maggio said I am delighted to given the opportunity to become a partner at such a high performing practice and look forward to spending many years caring for the people of Mundesley and surrounding areas. Linda Marquis MBA, MInstLM Practice Manager

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..........was removing a cylinder head from the motor of a BMW M3 when he spotted a wellknown cardiologist in his shop. The cardiologist was waiting for the service manager to come and take a look at his car when the mechanic shouted across the garage: "Hey Doc, want to take a look at this?"

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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: The CRABTALES 30 West St. Cromer. NR27 9DS before the next issue comes out. The first entry out of the hat wins ! Congratulations to Mrs V. Read, from Paston, who found the cod on Page 4 in the Re-Glaze advert & to Nathan Adams, aged 11, from Bacton, who spotted the Crab on page 7, in the Yappers & Barkers advert.

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The cardiologist, a bit surprised walked over to where the mechanic was working on the car. The mechanic straightened up, wiped his hands on a rag and asked: "So Doc, look at this engine. I opened its heart, took the valves out, repaired or replaced anything damaged, then put everything back in, and when I finished, it worked just like new. So how is that I make $24,000 a year and you make $1.7M when you and I are doing basically the same work?" The cardiologist paused, leaned over, and then whispered to the mechanic..... "Try doing it with the engine running." Thanks to David Thorne for this

The Next Issue Comes out on Friday 25th April.

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by Anna Lloyd Chartered Legal Executive Q: The Court of Protection - What is it? A: The Court of Protection is a specific part of the judicial system which authorises decision making for those who are incapable of doing so for themselves, usually due to a lack of mental capacity, but since October 2007, it can include those with severe drug or alcohol problems. If the person concerned (known to the Court as P) has not made an effective Power of Attorney (see our previous article) and lacks the capacity to do so, then the Court of Protection is able to do so on their behalf and make orders in respect of both financial & personal matters. Q: What is the process? A: A medical certificate is obtained (using the Courts specific form COP3) which details Ps medical condition, diagnosis & prognosis, as well as other relevant information. This is so that the Court can confirm it has jurisdiction. The doctor providing the certificate will charge a fee, I have seen anything from 25 to 350. A form COP1A is completed containing factual information about P, ranging from their family circumstances to their financial position and setting out who the Court might wish to appoint to act on behalf of P (known as Ps Deputy). There is also a formal application (form COP1) detailing the type of Court order required. The most common applications are in respect of financial matters for a Deputy to be appointed, that is someone to act on Ps behalf to collect their income, pensions, benefits etc. and possibly deal with their capital assets and to sell property, as well as paying bills, care fees etc. Other financial applications can involve wishing to make gifts or Wills on behalf of P or dealing with jointly held real property where a sale is anticipated. Less common are applications to deal with personal welfare issues such as being able to make decisions about where someone lives or what treatment they can receive. All these forms go off to the Court in London, with an application fee of 400. It might be that the case will be passed on to a more local district court for hearing, but my experience, locally, is that matters are generally considered in London. After several weeks the Court issues the formal notification of the application which has to be served on P and on other named interested parties. These may be relatives, but include carers or others who might be considered as having an interest in Ps affairs. This is to give those notified the opportunity to object to the proceedings or to provide information which they think might be helpful. A hearing date will be set when the District Judge will make an order, usually appointing the named person as Deputy & specifying the authority which they are being given to decision make on Ps behalf. Generally the order will not take effect until a fidelity insurance bond is in place, the annual premium being paid out of Ps assets. This is to provide P with financial protection should the Deputy misappropriate Ps funds. Most applications do not require an appearance in Court unless there is anything controversial to be considered. Q: Is this costly? A: The whole process from application to appointment can take at least twenty weeks. It is also quite an expensive exercise, easily costing 2,000 when taking into account the Doctors certificate fee, Court fee and legal fees for the application. Applications other than straightforward Deputyship appointments, can be more expensive and take even longer. Q: How does it function? A: Once appointed, if dealing with Ps finances, the Deputy is expected to open a specific bank account in the names of themselves and P

Court Of Protection

through which all transactions should go. A report is made to the Court on an annual basis detailing anything of significance which the Deputy has had to do on Ps behalf in the last year, how P has been involved in any decision making, and providing a set of accounts showing what funds have been received on Ps behalf and how they have been spent. If the Deputy wants to do something for P which is outside the authority of the Court Order and in respect of which P does not have the capacity to decision make for himself, it is always open to the Deputy to make further applications to the Court for an order to do what might be required. The application will need to be accompanied by a further 400 fee, relevant medical evidence and information about what is required and why. It is likely to be relevant in situations where gifts might be considered (particularly for tax planning) or a will is needed to be made or updated. There is never any guarantee the Court will make the order requested. The philosophy behind the Mental Capacity Act 2005 is to enable individuals to decision make for themselves wherever possible using appropriate aids where necessary. It is only when they are unable to do so and there is no alternative mechanism in place (such as a power of attorney) that the Court of Protection is there as a backup. As you can see the Court of Protection can be longwinded and expensive, so not really suitable if there are few assets and if things are needed to be done quickly (although there are emergency procedures). Having said that, it can protect the vulnerable from abusive family or carers and can sometimes benefit Ps estate by someone being appointed to manage their assets and claim benefits which have otherwise gone unclaimed. Q: Is it better to have a Power of Attorney in place? A: Yes please see our previous article and speak to 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. If you require advice on this matter please contact Anna at our Sheringham office on: 01263 825 959. If you require advice on any other legal matter please contact us by telephone or by email
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Time Machine

Barak Obama and David Cameron are shown a time machine which can see 100 years into the future. They both decide to test it by asking a question each. Barak goes first. What will the USA be like in 100 years time? The machine whirrs & beeps and goes into action and gives him a printout, he reads it out: "The country is in good hands under the new president, crime is non-existent. There is no conflict. The economy is healthy. There are no worries

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so he asks:

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What will England be like in 100 years time?

The machine whirrs and beeps and goes into action, and he gets a printout. But he just stares at it. Come on David, says Barak, What does it say David replies:

I don't know! It's not in English!

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Friday 11th April 2pm: Pilgrim Shelter, Trimingham Craft Afternoon ~ 1.50 Saturday 12th April 10am - noon: St. Andrews Church. East Runton Hot Cross Bun Coffee Morning ~ Raffle, cakes, tombola & much more. In aid of church funds 10am: Spixworth Village Hall. Craft & Gift Fayre ~ Set Up 9am. 10 per pitch / 15 for 2. Details : 01603 781 864. In aid of New Farm Aviation Heritage Group museum refurbishment. 12th April-19th May Mundesley Library Norfolk Narratives ~ focusing on fiction & non fiction books with a local interest. We will hold a community read for adults & quiz sheet with a 25 Jarrolds token as 1st prize & hope to host a talk by a local author. Info: 720 702 Sunday 13th April 6pm: St John the Baptist Church, Aylmerton The Cross of Christ ~ A devotion for congregation & choir.All welcome. Refreshments afterwards. Monday 14th April 1.45pm: Pilgrim Shelter, Trimingham Whist ~ 1.50 all welcome 7pm: Pilgrim Shelter, Trimingham Yoga ~ 5 Details from Linda 834 349 Thursday 17th April 1.45 - 4pm: Pilgrim Shelter, Trimingham Whist ~ 1.50 for play, raffle and tea & biscuits 7.30pm : Antingham Village Hall Easter Prize Bingo ~ All types of prizes on offer. 5 a book. Friday 18th April 2pm : Pilgrim Shelter, Trimingham Gardening Chat ~ 1.50 with Roger Leggett. Friday 18th - Sunday 20th April 10am - 5pm: East Runton Village Hall Cromer & District Art Society ~ Annual Easter Art Exhibition. Admission Free Info: 576 747 Saturday 19th April 10 am - 12pm : Mundesley Coronation Hall WRBL Coffee Morning ~ Bric a Brac, Cakes & Raffle. All Welcome. 11am-3:30pm :Barningham Hall, Matlaske Easter Egg Hunt & Fun Day ~ Easter Egg trail, fun craft activities & face painting. Stalls, games, raffle & tombola. Refreshments. Entry 3 children 2 adults, includes eggs & craft activities. Info: 768 766. In aid of Stepping Stones Pre-School Sunday 20th April From 10am: New hall field, Trimingham next to Woodlands Fun Dog Show ~ 11am judging for 13 Classes Rosettes to four places.Free parking. Refreshments Info:834 965 Monday 21st April 11am-5pm: Chestnut Farm. W. Beckham NR25 6NX Open Gardens ~ Visiting nurseries, light refreshments available. Ample field parking. weather permitting. Info: 822 241

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Saturday 26th April New hall field, Trimingham next to Woodlands Carboot Sale ~ Sellers from 7am. Sorry no caterers. Free parking for buyers. Pitches 5 Info: 834 965 7.30: Antingham Village Hall Musical Evening ~ 4 each on the door, includes refreshments. A raffle will also be held. Sunday 27th April 2.30pm: Wensum Valley Hotel, Taverham Charity Concert ~ hosted by Royal British Legion Womens Section. The Marham Bluebirds Military Wives Choir, Dale Bullimore, Fiona Davies and Compere Mik Godfrey. For Tickets 7.50, contact : 734 115 or 01953 219 279. Monday 28th April 1.45 - 4pm: Pilgrim Shelter, Trimingham Whist ~ 1.50 for play, raffle and tea & biscuits 7pm: Pilgrim Shelter, Trimingham Yoga ~ 5 Details from Linda 834 349

Friday 2nd May 10am-noon : Thorpe Market Church Multiple Sclerosis Coffee Morning ~ refreshments, raffle, tombola, bric-a-brac & cake stalls. All welcome. 7.30 for 8pm:Briningham Village Hall (Holt-Guist Rd) Quiz Evening ~Teams of 4, 4 pp. Nibbles provided, Bar available Pre-bookings essential on :860 611. In aid of St. Maurice Church & Village Hall. Saturday 3rd May 2 - 4pm: Overstrand Sports Ground. Overstrand Bowls Club ~ Open Afternoon. Residents of Overstrand and surrounding area are invited to a free taster session. Come along to have a go. Flat shoes with no heels must be worn. Bowls of various sizes available to use on the day. Further info from Keith Fathers on 579 730. The Bure Valley School, Hungate St. Aylsham Aylsham Christmas Lights Committee Presents ~ A Night of Fun for all the family with a Barn Dance & Ploughmans. Help raise money for Christmas lights. Tickets from J.B.Postle & Son & Jimmy Dale, Aylsham Town Square. 10, under 14s 4. (including Ploughmans Supper & Pudding). BYO drinks. Monday 5th May 10am - 4pm: Trunch Garage / Yard Sales ~ Maps showing locations in village will be available from Trunch Village Stores 11am - 3pm: Cromer Parish Church. Grand Plant Sale ~ Potted, rooted annuals and perennials. Home-made cakes & drinks. In aid of the Cromer Bells restoration project. 11am-5pm: Chestnut Farm. W. Beckham NR25 6NX Open Gardens ~ Visiting nurseries,light refreshments Ample field parking. weather permitting. Info: 822 241
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Friday 25th April From Noon: Church Rooms Mundesley Soup & Pudding Morning ~ Light music & Raffle. Soup & Pud & Coffee or Tea for 4. Come & Enjoy 2pm: Pilgrim Shelter, Trimingham Craft Afternoon ~ bring your knitting or just come & chat craft ideas. 1.50 7.30-11pm : Buxton Village Hall A Night of Country Music ~ With Julie Dawn. Music from 8pm. Refreshments available. BYO Drinks. Entry on Door 5. Info: 01603 279 460

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Thursday 8th May 11am-5pm: Chestnut Farm. W. Beckham NR25 6NX Open Gardens ~ Visiting nurseries.light refreshments available. Ample field parking. weather permitting. Info: 822 241 Saturday 10th May 7.30: Antingham Village Hall Quiz Night ~ 3 each on the door which includes refreshments. A raffle will also be held.
Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th May 10am - 4pm: Suffield Park Bowls Club, Cromer We will supply the bowls for you to try, just wear some flat shoes and you will be really welcome. Its a great sport, nice gentle exercise, and you may well become seriously addicted!! The Club has good facilities, and runs many other events out of season. Your chance to make some new friends, so come on down, wed love to see you. Light refreshments will be available. Situated on Station Rd. Cromer, just off the Overstrand Rd, plenty of parking.! Join now & get full membership for half price.

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Friday 16th - Sunday 18th May With numerous events this years Festival offers plenty of fun for all the family and will kick off the coming holiday season with an Opening Concert on Cromer Pier on Friday 16th May. Olly Day returns to host the Concert with music by the Sheringham Shantymen, French folk group La Grosse Erreur & comedy by Nigel Boy Syer. Tickets at 7.50 are now available from the Pavilion Theatre box office on 512 495. The Festival weekend continues in Cromer on Saturday 17th May and in Sheringham on Sunday 18th May. Highlights include the Bootiful Boat Art Trail, cookery theatre with live demonstrations, a feast of superb seafood, scintillating entertainment, local heritage & seafaring crafts, plus all sorts of competitions, music, film, seafood and a new Seafood Paella night and much more! The Festival will kick off their events this year on Good Friday April 18th, with the launch of their Bootiful Boat Art Trail & their Scrumptious Seafood Trail. Leaflets will be available across the two towns from 18th April. For more information visit the Festival website at: www.crabandlobsterfestival.co.uk.

1st Sunday of every month commencing on Stallholders set up from 8.30am Pitches 5. Beverages on sale in newly renovated pavilion. Further details from Hayley on 07765 633 549

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Saturday 17th & Monday 19th May Sat 11am - 4pm & Mon 10am - 2pm: Cromer Parish Hall. Great Book Sale ~ 10,000 books kindly donated by a Cromer couple who are retiring from their on-line book selling business and and have very generously offered their entire stock to the project. Home-made cakes and drinks. In aid of the Cromer Bells restoration project. Saturday 24th - Sunday 26th May 11am - 5pm : St.Michael & All Angels, Sidestrand Exhibition ~ Village archives & memorabilia. Cream teas, sandwiches & soft drinks. Parking available. Sat ~ Norfolk Jazz from 12- 2pm. Sun & Mon ~ Lace making demonstration. Donations for Sidestrand Church & Archive Group.

Exciting Bootiful Boat Art Trail Over 60 decorated Boats on show in shops, cafes and businesses across Cromer and Sheringham from Easter August 2014 Scrumptious Seafood Trial around local eateries from Easter August 2014 Festival Village featuring: Yummy Cookery Theatre with demonstrations by top local chefs and seafood specialists. Cookery Challenges. Local Heritage & Seafaring crafts including net making & braiding. Have-a-go Crab Dressing Competitions. Street Market. Local Food Stalls. Street Entertainment. Live Music Seafood Paella Evening in the Festival marquee hosted by The Grove Sea-themed Events in local museums Plus all sorts of competitions, prizes, specialist seafood events, climbing wall, childrens entertainers, buskers, bands, surprises, sea, sand, sun (with luck)...and much more! If you are reading this, so too are your future clients. To advertise in the Crab Tales phone Philip on: 01263

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Bridge Club 7pm Fri 7.15pm t: 761 308 Broadland Junior 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. 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 7.15pm. t: 01603 754 319 Quaker Meetings Sun 10.30am Peggs Yard Yoga Tues 7.30pm Peggs Yard. t: 732 426

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Bingo Sun & Wed 7.30pm Bernies Social Club East Runton N.N. Chess Club Fri 7.30pm. W. Runton Social Club t: 823 814 Philatelic Society 2nd Mon 7.30pm W. Runton Church Hall. Cromer & Sheringham Probus Club 12.30pm 1st Tues, Links Hotel t:824 306 Rotary Club Weds 6pm except 5th Weds Dormy House W.Runton, t: 578 194 Sequence Dancing Mon 7.30-10pm E. Runton Village Hall.t:01692 403 071 West Runton Scouts info : 712 288 West Runton Social Club Event details from t: 838 866 W.I. 2.15pm 2nd Wed. W. Runton Church Hall

Mundesley

Badminton Tues & Fri am: Coronation Hall. Tel:720 082 Bowls Pavilion Bingo: Sun 7.30pm, Whist Drive: Tues, Wed & Fri 1.45pm t: 721 815 Bounce & Rhyme for under 5s & parents/carers Tues 2.15-3.15pm Library t:720 702 Carpet Bowls Mon 1.30pm Coronation Hall t: 722 054 Community Choir Tues 7.30pm Methodist Church t: 722 022 Creative Writing Group 1st Fri 2.15-4.15pm Mundesley Library t:720 702 Free Church Sunday Services11am, 6.30pm Knit & Natter Tues 4-5pm Library t:720 702 Library Mon & Sat:10-1pm,Tues 2-5.30pm Fri 10-1pm & 2-6.30pm. Reading Group:2nd Mon.am. t: 720 702 Ladies Keep Fit (gentle) Thurs. 8- 9 pm. Church Rooms Luncheon Club for over 60s & disabled. Mon &Thurs 12-2pm Free Church t :721 984 MADRA t: 07734 689 978 Methodist Church Sun worship 10.30am RBL 4th Weds Haig Club. t: 722 238 RBL Womens 3rd Weds 1.45pm Coronation Hall t:721 021 Scrabble Club Fridays t: 720 659 Village Cinema 7.30pm Coronation Hall 2nd Tues Info: www.mundesley.org/film W.I. 2nd Mon 7pm Church Rooms t: 720 744 AgeUK 4th Thurs 10 - noon Drop in for info & advice. Library t: 01692 402 482 Animal Magic Dog Club t: Kathy 720 730 Bipolar Self Help Group 3rd Thurs 2pm Saddlers Shop t: 0854 434 9872 Charity Bingo Weds 8pm Community Centre. t: 01692 407 214 Chess Club 7.30 Mon. Orchard Garden Pub. All abilities. t: 01692 404 649 Extend Over 60s Exercise Mon. Methodist Church Hall t: 01692 407 851 Hockey Club Under 11s. Fri 5-6pm Sports Centre t: 01692 404 624 Lions Club 7.30pm 1st Mon. Community Centre. t: 01692 400 702 N.N. Speakers Club 7pm alt. Weds. High School t: Gillian :01692 650 250 Parkinson Support Group 2nd Tues 10:30am Sacred Heart Church Hall. t:01692 406 486 Quaker Meetings Sun 10.30am Meeting House, Mundesley Rd. near Swafield. RAFA 7.30pm First Tues. Bluebell Inn Reading 4 U 3rd Wed 9.45am St.Johns Hall t: 768 164 Short & Sweet book group 1-2pm Tues every 3weeks in the Library.All welcome. Info: t: 01692 402 482 Spiritualist Centre Sun: 6.30-8pm St Johns Ambulance Hall. All welcome The Wheel of Light 1st Thurs 7.30pm Orchard Gardens Pub. t: 721 484 Walsham Writers Group : www.walshamwritersgroup.com Weavers Morris Dancers Wed 7.45pm St Nicholas Room t: 01692 404 447 Beetle Drive 3rd Tues 7.30 pm St.Josephs Church Bridge The Morley. Duplicates Thurs 7pm Beginners Fri 2pm t: 822 087 Bounce & Rhyme 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 English Country Dancing Mons 7.30pm Methodist Church Hall t: 01692 404 447 Evening W.I. 2nd Mon. St. Josephs Church Hall t: 823 889 Flower Club 1st Thurs 7pm St.Andrews Church t: 825 059 Gingerbread Fri pm. Friends Meeting Hse t: 0785 9364 702 Harry Upcher Lodge ROAB Mon 8.15pm Tyneside Club. Hearing Aid Clinic 10-12pm 1st Mon. Age Concern. Ladies Fellowship 7.30pm 2nd Tues Salvation Army. Lip reading classes Thurs 1.30 - 3.30pm Health Centre t: 0344 800 8002 MS meetings 7-9pm 1st & 3rd Wed. Robin Hood Pub, t: 823 392 Morris Dancing. Oddfellows Hall. Weds 7.30pm t: 837 693 N.Norfolk Model Group 8pm last Fri St Johns Hall t: 514 059 Old Shannocks 2.15pm last Wed Community Rooms. Quaker Meetings Sun 10.30am Cremer St. R.A.F.A. 4th Tues of month. t: 837 229 Saturday Super Sale First Sat 9-11am. Salvation Army Hall. Sheringham & Cromer Lions Club 2nd & 4th Tues. The Morley Club. t: 821 276 Sheringham Singers Ladies Choir Tues 2-4pm Friends Meeting Hse, Cremer St. t: 768 126 Sheringham Voyager 2pm 1st & 3rd Thurs Community Centre t: 01692 500 550 Sheringham Youth Choir 11-18yrs.Weds 7pm (term time) Baptist Church

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Coffee Morning 3rd Weds 10.30am Pilgrim Shelter Poppyland Club (Ladies) 2nd Weds 2.30pm. Pilgrim Shelter Slimming Club Tues 1.45pm Pilgrim Shelter t: 579 797 Table Top Sale 1st Sun 8.30am Pilgrim Shelter t: 834 965 Whist 1.45pm Mon & Thurs. Pilgrim Shelter. All levels welcome.t: Liz 834 965

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Cromer

Age Concern Fri 10am The Cottage. Aqua Therapy Classes Mon 11-12am Wed 7-8pm Country Club t: 501 914 Air Training Corps. 7pm Mon & Thurs, High 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 Chesterfield Hall Mon 10am Parent & Toddlers. Sun 11.45am Family Service & Childrens Club Christian Fellowship Sun 10.30am former Gospel Hall t: 838 180 Cromer Orchestra meets 7-9pm The Belfry Arts Centre. Overstrand. t: 511 600 Cromer Forum 1st Tues 7.30pm Methodist Church New Hall t: 515138 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 Flower Club 7.30pm 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 under16s & under13s 6.30pm Adults 7.15pm Sports Centre Korean Martial Arts t: 07765 282 981 Lip reading classes Thurs 10 - 12noon Methodist Church Rooms t: 0344 800 8002. NHS Retirement Fellowship 3rd Weds 2.30-4pm Cromer Hospital. t: 510 002 N & N Assoc.for Blind 9.30-1pm Tues Merchants Place. N.N. Mencap Society Thurs 1pm Merchants Pl. t: 578 116 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 Royal Naval Assoc. t:720 107 or email: kebb39@yahoo.co.uk for info ROAB Wed 8.15pm The Cottage. 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. Sea Scouts Overstrand Rd info t: 514 562 Tabletop/Craft Sale 9am-3pm St.John Hall, Bond St. Last Fri.of month t: 649 441 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.

Sheringham

Antingham & Southrepps Playgroup t: 834 148 Badminton Thurs. Gresham Village Hall t: 07917 596 797 Beachcombers Dining Club 1st Mon 7pm: The Feathers Hotel, Holt. Speakers alt months. t: Hazel 838 566 Cash Bingo Tues 8pm Aldborough community centre. Cantamus Choir 7.30pm Thurs. Southrepps Church. t: 07785 782 498. Crazee Kidz Club 7pm 2nd & 4th Fri. term time. Roughton Village Hall 7-16yrs. t:768 138 Cromer & Sheringham Brass Band 7.45pm Thurs Upper Sheringham Village Hall t:733 638 Cromer Air Rifle Club 9am -noon Sundays Near Sheringham. t: 570 223 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 Info 07766 259 999 Fit Together Tea Dance Tues 2-4pm Briston Copeman Centre - 2 Info: 07766 259 999 Greenfingers Gardening Club 7.30pm 1st Thurs Jubilee Hall, Banningham t: 761 620 Gym Club Thurs 5-8pm Northrepps Village Hall t: 576 609 Knapton Ladies Club 3rd Mon 7.30pm Village Hall t:720 908. 1st Tues 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 Rubys Prize Bingo. 1st Sat of month 7.30pm. Lower Southrepps Social Club Seniors Swimming Club Mon & Weds am, Fri pm. Greshams Swimming Pool, Holt. t: 711 123 Suffield Park Bowls Club. Whist Drives Tues 2.15pm. Fri twice monthly 7.30pm. Traditional Catholic Latin Mass 4th. Sun 5.30pm Mission Rooms Horsham St. Faiths (opp. Parish Church) t: 01603 788 873 Trunch Bumbles Pre-school t: 720 931 Trunch Friends 2nd Tues 2pm Trunch Village Hall t:721 570 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

Overstrand

Acorns Parent & Toddler Group 1.30 -3pm Thurs (termtime) Belfry School. t: 579 275. Gardening Club 2.30pm 1st Tues Parish Hall t: 576 437 Carpet Bowls 2.30pm Thurs. Parish Hall t: 833 369 Railway Quilters & Craft Group 2nd & 4th Tues.10-12 Parish Hall t: 576 986 Strand Club 2nd Wed 2.30pm Methodist Church t: 578 250 W.I. 3rd Wed 7.30pm Parish Hall t: 834 242

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