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A controversial plan to introduce on-street parking meters to Cromer

and Sheringham has been stopped in its tracks after the District Council
urged a rethink.
Plans to bring in on-street parking had been suggested by Norfolk
Parking Partnership, which is operated by Norfolk County Council.
A statement was sent to officers of the Norfolk Parking Partnership Joint
Committee setting out NNDCs concerns.
Cllr John Rest, North Norfolk District Council Cabinet Member for
assets said: This is a great result. Its been a huge worry to the people in
our district and Norfolk Parking Partnership has made the right decision.
As Cabinet member I invited ward members in to talk through the
countys proposals; at that meeting councillors were keen for all options
to be explored to see if the costs of parking enforcement could be
reduced or if parking could be enforced more locally.
Our belief is that more time needs to be spent looking into the issue
in far more detail and that if this approach had been adopted in the
first place it would have given a full understanding of the options and
opportunities.
At the meeting councillors agreed to ask whether the Norfolk Parking
Partnership Joint Committee had fully explored all the options for
reducing the costs of parking enforcement before looking to raise
additional funds from putting in parking meters.
Councillor Mick Castle from Norfolk County Council said in an
interview with North Norfolk Radio: The plan has been scrapped and
will not be forced on Cromer and Sheringham.
The councillors present at the meeting were Cllr John Rest( Cabinet
Member for Assets), Cllr Judy Oliver (Cabinet Member for Legal
Services and Ward Member for Sheringham South) Cllr Nigel Pearce
(Ward Member Suffield Park, Cromer) Cllr Richard Shepherd (Ward
Member Sheringham South) and Cllr John Lee (Ward Member Suffield
Park, Cromer)
Cllr Judy Oliver, Cabinet Member for Legal Services and Ward Member
for Sheringham South added: Any changes to the present car parking
enforcement scheme must be carefully considered, evidence-based and
rational. A scheme that does not meet those criteria would be vulnerable
to challenge by way of judicial review. We are keen to establish a way
forward that is reasonable, fair and effective and we will consider all
options to achieve that result.
Cllr Nigel Pearce, Ward Member for Suffield Park, Cromer, added: Im
really pleased with the decision to drop the proposed on-street parking
plans. If it had gone through it would have taken money out of the area
without bringing any benefit to our two seaside towns.

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FROM THE EDITOR.

Hi All,
One local councillor has assured me she will be writing
a report to justify voting for the rise in allowance, the
other does not think they need to justify their stance,
disappointing as I alway thoughts councillors were
there to communicate
Here in Trimingham we are surrounded by Quiet Lanes
which one could presume are for slow moving traffic, cyclists, walkers
and generally a slower pace of life WRONG
These are general country roads which some one in their wisdom
decreed as Quiet Lanes to encourage cyclists walkers etc but no speed
limit changes here the traffic roars along at up to 60mph quite legally!
There was a mass pile up (or that is how the tabloids would describe the
incident) on Gimingham Road Trimingham Friday morning, for legal
speed on a single track road slippery with mud and leaves leaves no
space to avoid the other driver!
Highways when are these roads going to have their speed limits reduced
or is it a case of waiting for tragic results of one of the many accidents
on these Quiet Lanes then a reduction will be considered
Trimingham celebrated St Patrick's early and in style on Saturday
evening see page ..... and raised funds towards their new Village Hall
TRIMINGHAM YARDS SALE SUN APRIL3rd from 9am more details
page 5.
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Drop off at: K Hardware, Church St. CROMER
Dear Editor
I write to express my repugnance at the
decisions reached by the Conservative Group
supported by 5 Liberal Democrat members of
the district council.
It is unbelievable that they could increase
their allowances by about 1,000 each at this
time of austerity. They are presuming, no
doubt, that by the date of the next election the
electorate will have forgotten and they are
probably right. It seems to me that the only
way to get a change at the next election is to
vote Labour, Independent or Green and give
this bunch of money grabbers a wakeup call.
The councillors claim that they work 22 hours
a week on council business. Some do but the
vast majority do not. I notice that 8 of them
were absent from this important meeting and
couldnt be bothered to turn up [That amounts
to 17% of the councillors!!].
Then, they are increasing car parking charges
in the coastal resorts. That is madness and
only increases the pressure on those in the
tourism industry. It is sheer hypocrisy of
Tom Fitzpatrick to claim that they have
not increased council tax. They have, in a
duplicitous way, and the victims will be those
who have to use their cars in this rural area.

In February 2014, I pointed out that the District

was raising 2.2 million pounds a year from
car parking which I believe amounts to about
30% 0f the Councils income. I pointed out
that the government have said, specifically,
that councils should not regard car parking fees
as cash cows. Of course, councillors have
permits for use on council business!
What I find particularly galling is that over
Christmas North Norfolk District Council
were advertising in the local press for a
press officer to join the team at a starting
salary of 23,000 which, with add-ons will
probably amount to about 28,000. At least
Tom Fitzpatrick and his cronies will get the
benefit of propaganda at the cost to the council
tax payers. There are also no less than three
Directors, each costing over 80,000 a year.
It seems to me that some people have
no shame. Congratulations to Lib Dem
Councillors Virginia Gay, Nigel Lloyd, Peter
Moore, Eric Seward, Andrew Wells and
Andreas Yiasimi for having the foresight and
decency to vote NO
Yours truly
Graham Jones.

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FROM PAGE 3.

Dear Editor,
I would be grateful to have your advice as to how to explain the above
picture and caption to an inquisitive 9 year old.
Yours,
John Harris-Hall
Reply by the Editor.
I am sorry to have caused you difficulty but
offer the following advice as requested.
1. You could tell your 9 year old that this
is a grown up joke and they are too young
to have it explained.
2. You could say that Monica is a lady that the
lady in the picture hates so she is being
ironic. Good luck explaining ironic.
3. I think the best reply would be to say that
the meaning of the name Monica is unknown, most likely of North
African or Phoenician origin. In the 4th century this name was borne by
the North African saint Monica of Hippo, the mother of Saint Augustine,
whom she converted to Christianity. Since the Middle Ages it has been
associated with Latin moneo advisor.
Thus the lady may be saying that the man is an unmitigated buffoon
and that calling the dog Monica and treating her as an advisor as per the
meaning could only be good.
Please let us know how you get on.

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AFRICA ! WHATS
THAT ALL ABOUT ?

All of the children at Suffield Park Infant

School have been finding out about Africa.
In the three Reception Classes they have
been learning about the animals they might
encounter there. They created animal masks,
made African flags and discussed the climate
and geography of the African continent.
They had a visit from a local dance teacher
who helped them make African rhythms and
dances, as well as listening to African folk tales
from a story teller.
I know that Africa has the biggest desert in
the world and the largest animal, the elephant
said one Reception child.
Year One children have enjoyed a sensory
week of learning while finding out about the
continent of Africa. They have enjoyed tasting
African fruits: mango was a firm favourite;
avocado got a less favoured response! African
drumming was an exciting opportunity to
explore rhythm. Messy play opportunities
included fun with the muddy hippos, digging
for diamonds in sand and soil and creating
African animals from clay. The children
delighted in a varied and creative week.
The Year Two children narrowed down
their area of focus to look at the country of
South Africa. They have been comparing
South Africa to England and thinking about
the similarities and differences between the
two. The children have created a number of
lovely pieces of artwork including clay masks,
drawings of Protea flowers, paintings of South
African landscapes and making animals using
Model Magic.
It was a thoroughly enjoyable week and the
children have learnt a lot about the continent of
Africa and many of the countries within Africa.
It has definitely been a valuable learning
experience which supports many areas of the
National Curriculum.

LETTERS CONTINUED
FROM PAGE 4.
Dear Editor,
Sheringham continues to deserve its title of being a Fairtrade Town. On Friday 11th March many
local people, and even some from the wilds of Weybourne, West Runton, Cromer and Overstrand
supported the Big Fairtrade Breakfast and Coffee Morning!
The slogan was SIT DOWN FOR BREAKFAST, STAND UP FOR FARMERS, and we enjoyed
Fairtrade food from many parts of the world in our tea, coffee, muesli, sugar and marmalade. Beck
Farm supplied us with tasty brown eggs at a very reasonable price, and we were able to ensure
that local farmers are getting a fair price for the milk by buying it at Morrisons.
The Fairtrtade Group not only prepared and supplied the food but made cakes too, with delicious
ones also from Tracey, Susie and Glenda.
And besides a very enjoyable morning we were able to send a cheque for 205.25 to Traidcraft
Exchange, the Fairtrade Charity which helps desperately poor people existing on less than one
meal a day. Many in Bangladesh have been given tea plants, and are enjoying a regular income
from the tea leaves. It would be good to know we can buy Fairtrade tea grown by them.
Thank you very much for your help in advertising our event,
Brenda Smith. (Fairtrade for Sheringham Group)

LOST

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ME FIND MY LOST COD? I
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ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO. IF
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Mundesley Mumblings
by T Webster
Spring Fever has hit the household. After a lovely Mothers Day
despite the horrid weather, we managed to grab an hour on the beach
in the afternoon which more than made up for the running around we
did before to make sure the Mums got cards and flowers and knew
that they really were very much appreciated. Every year I swear I will
be more organised, maybe, just once! But in comes the sunshine and
snow and then we really do know its springtime. Husband and I joined
the throngs in the DIY shop as we shopped for seeds and tiles yes of
course they go together! However, its more about that real feeling of
the new year springing into action and everything needing sprucing
up again. Though the ice and snow however brief were not welcome
Monday morning that glorious sunshine was just a tonic for my pasty
winter face I swear I got a tan or was it just the east wind that froze my
face bright red its all about context lol.
Its time for a rant though now. I feel like we really do have to do
something to band together to stop the lazy behaviour of some people.
I am sure you know what I mean, yes, dog owners. I am a dog owner.
I have a large dog and I take responsibility for what I feed her and for
what comes out the other end. Twice last week I confronted people who
had their dogs with them, allowed them to do their mess and then went
to walk away. I know that every coat and jacket I have has a handful
of nappy sacks in them, and so I was able to give one and then wait for
them to clear it up. I have never lived anywhere that is so dog friendly,
or so well prepared with bins everywhere. As a parish we are brilliant
at providing these services, but I am truly totally fed up of walking all
round the streets of the village and having to doge the dog mess. In this
day and age it is unacceptable, and we cannot blame the tourists, no,its
us locals, and we need to help make this as unacceptable as smoking in
pubs. This is a heartfelt plea to take ownership of all aspects of owning
your dog. Especially if its off lead. You do need to watch out and see
what they are doing and you are responsible its not good enough to
not notice. Please, I think we all love our village, lets keep it clean and
pleasant and not jeopardise the privileges we enjoy of being able to take
our dogs everywhere. If you see someone not picking up, then please
help and speak out. Together we can make a difference.
Well its off to hunt out the Easter decorations and getting the eggs ready
to decorate. Blessed with a child that does not much like chocolate (yes
really, but its OK I do so I help him out !) EB (aka the Easter Bunny)
likes to have a signal in the window to leave a small gift. This year
apparently we need to ask for an alarm clock, one with the big bells on
it. So heres looking forward to a lovely run up to the Easter weekend
and hearing the clangs of an alarm clock each morning. I wonder if my
prodigal will notice if I set the time to an hour later.

SKYE
Good news for MAYA the chow chow.

She has just had her opthalmic surgery and is recovering in the Animal Hospital . She will be having eye ointment administered for life now to
protect her corneas and help keep the pigmentation of her corneas to lessen in colour. This coloration as it diminishes will let light through to her
retina so she can then see shapes and images. Her supporters have been wonderful so we will keep everyone updated with her restoration of sight
news.
Maya also has a friend SKYE, one of the next 3 chows due in to The Old Chow Rescue Home this year. SKYE is a 9 yr old male chow who was
dumped partially blind by a railway line for nearly 2 weeks. He was found with eye infections, ear infections, septic sores, underweight from being
starved and his fur matted from filth and living in squalid conditions for a very long time. We have so far managed to get his fur shaved off which
means hes cold and trembles with the low weather temperatures. He needs warm jumpers and thermal dog coats to keep him warm which Fenella
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vitamins as hes underweight .This poorly chow so needs our help to get him fit enough to travel to join Maya at the safe haven of Fenellaschow
Chow Rescue at The Old Chow Rescue Home in East Runton.
On sunday 14th February Fenella and some of her team collected donations from very kind members of the public outside Morrisons to help SKYE,
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North Norfolk District

Council wins court case
after Tree Preservation
Order is breached.

Kings Lynn magistrates court this week

(Wednesday March 9) fined a company and its
director 25,000 for felling two trees.
The 40ft-tall lime trees on a development
site in Fakenham were protected by a Tree
Preservation Order. The felling of the trees by
Bobyk Developments Limited and Jody Bobyk
took place after Mr Bobyk was told by North
Norfolk District Council that they would not
be given permission to cut the trees down for
better construction access to his building site.
Cabinet member for Planning and Planning
Policy Cllr Sue Arnold: This is an excellent
result. This ruling sends a message to all
developers that they cannot ignore conditions
of planning permission and Tree Preservation
Orders. TPOs are put in place to prevent the
deliberate damage or destruction of trees with
considerable public value, whether a single
tree, group or woodland. Those who wilfully
disregard these orders face significant fines and
we hope todays decision will make people see
how seriously a breach of these orders is taken
by the courts.
The magistrates said that developers were
subject to the planning laws and that in this
case there had been a disregard totally for those
laws, and that they had been told by the District
Council the trees should not be cut down.
Bobyk Developments Ltd and director Jody
Bobyk pleaded guilty to all charges. The
company was fined 10,000 per tree for
causing the trees to be cut down contrary to a

Tree Preservation Order, 2,423 prosecution

costs, and 1,000 victim surcharge. Jody
Bobyk was fined 2,500 per tree as a director
for consenting to causing the trees to be cut
down. He was ordered to pay 1,211.50
prosecution costs and 250 victim surcharge.
The full total coming to 29,884.50.
The trees were protected as part of a larger
Tree Preservation Order, protecting trees on a
development site in Fakenham. The trees were
protected because they were under threat of
removal or damage from a potential residential
development. The Tree Preservation Order
was served when the Council became aware
that planning permission was sought for the
erection of three houses in the rear garden
of a property on Hayes Lane. The trees that
were protected surrounded the boundary
of the rear garden and were considered to
have significant public amenity value and
contributed to the character of the adjacent
Conservation Area and surrounding landscape.
The Council considered that the trees were
under threat of removal or damage due to the
potential development. The outline planning
permission for the three dwellings was granted
via the Appeals process from the Planning
Inspectorate. The Tree Preservation Order
remained in place even though planning

Vital service launched for

elderly in North Norfolk
People with dependent elderly relatives in North Norfolk are being
offered an entirely new form of daily check-up service through one of
Norfolks leading home care providers.
The award-winning Extra Hands is the first in the county to offer a
regular well-being check service, made on as many days of the week as
people require.
Hazel Evans, Director, said the service being offered by the company,
which has an office in Horsham St. Faith, near Norwich, would provide
a new dimension to care of the elderly and other members of the
community who may need support.
Extra Hands reputation as a care provider is built on reliability,
trustworthiness and quality, and I believe our new visiting scheme will
reinforce all of those aspects for both the people we care for and their
friends and families, she said. We aim to share responsibility and
deliver peace of mind for everyone associated with the service.
The service has been designed specifically to help and support family
members or neighbours who currently fulfil a caring function, but who
may need to take a break for any period of time, or whose daily routines
make regular visits inconvenient.
From the point of view of the people being visited, Mrs Evans said that
knowing a regular, dependable professionally-trained Extra Hands staff
member is coming to see them would provide reassurance and comfort.
In addition to the monitoring function, there is also the benefit of regular
social interaction, which can so easily drop off for the elderly or isolated,
and those who live alone.
What is different about Extra Hands new service, continued Mrs Evans,
is the way it provides a degree of reassurance and security that others
cannot equal.
Our service guarantees not only to ensure that people are checked,
but also that they are looked after, and provided with regular social
interaction, which can make a huge difference to their lives, she
explained. The nominated person would be contacted straight away
about any changes to the condition of their friend or relative, and
electronic monitoring ensures no call will be missed.
We are proud to be offering this innovative extension to our current
services as we truly believe it will have a positive impact helping to
alleviate the pressures faced by our healthcare service.
Our thinking at Extra Hands is prevention is better than cure. This
visiting system aims to minimise the potential for problems arising, and
to allow everyone associated involved in the caring relationship to be
secure in the knowledge someone is keeping an eye and raising concerns
so nothing is being left to chance.
Discover more about this service and Extra Hands at www.extrahands.
co.uk
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NOT THE SPOT

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can replace the need of the traditional felt. Firestone EDPM
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at point of manufacture and installation. It is highly durable
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Dr Crippens Ghost
Written by Miranda Marshall Director at
Hayes + Storr

Miranda
Marshall.
Director,
Hayes + Storr

The Common Law rule of forfeiture arises from public policy and prevents a person who has
unlawfully killed another from profiting from their death. It is intended to act as a disincentive
to criminal activity and to reflect the public conscience. The Forfeiture Act 1982 gave the Court
power to grant relief from this strict rule.
The forfeiture rule is vividly illustrated by the celebrated case of Re Crippens Estate (1911)
where the Probate Court granted the right to administer the estate of Dr Crippens intestate
murdered wife to one of her next-of-kin, thereby by-passing Dr Crippen who had been found
guilty of his wifes murder, and sentenced to death. The forfeiture rule is not confined to murder
and has been applied to cases of manslaughter and suicide pacts
In the recent case of Henderson v Wilcox, a son Ian, who suffered from lifelong mental health
problems, attacked his elderly frail mother brutally on a number of occasions leading, ultimately,
to her death. She had cared from him for all his life but had become too old to do so. He was
found guilty of manslaughter, rather than murder, as the criminal court accepted that he had not
intended to kill her or to cause serious harm.
Ian applied for relief from forfeiture of her estate.
The house in which they had lived did not form part of her estate, as it had been transferred into
two family protection trusts; one for Ian and one for his mother. The mothers trust had herself,
Ian and a nephew as beneficiaries. Ians trust was a mirror image.

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Cooke J held that the Trust was not subject to the forfeiture rule. This was because Ians interest
under the Trust did not come into being as a result of his mothers death (or as result of the
criminal act which lead to his mothers death). Anything that Ian received under his mothers trust
would be as a result of the Trustees decision to benefit him, rather than because of her death.
It was held that no modification to the forfeiture rule would apply to the estate of Ians mother.
This meant that Ian was not to benefit from it. In making this decision, Cooke J looked at the case
in the round and took all factors into account. He found Ians culpability high, although lessened
by his low I.Q. and other difficulties. Ian had been held fit to plead in the criminal case and did not
have diminished responsibility. And so, justice did not require modification of the forfeiture rule.
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 Miranda on 01328 710210. If you require
advice on any other legal matter please telephone our Sheringham office on 01263 825959 or
email law.sheringham@hayes-storr.com.

20 High Street
Cromer
Norfolk NR27 9HG

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WIN 2 TICKETS TO THE FANTASTIC BEE GEES SHOW

ON THE PIER, SUNDAY 27TH MARCH 2016.
JUST ANSWER THE QUESTION CORRECTLY TO BE IN
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WHAT WAS THE BEE GEES FIRST UK TOP 20 SINGLE?
ANSWERS ON A POST CARD AND SEND TO THE
EDITOR AT,
WATER TOWER FARM, MIDDLE STREET,
TRIMINGHAM, NR11 8EA.
ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY SATURDAY 19TH
MARCH 2016. CORRECT ENTRIES WILL PUT IN A
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YOUR ENTRY.
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THAT!

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Medical Negligence

Richard Barr experienced clinical negligence solicitor

based in North Norfolk. Free preliminary consultation without
obligation (at your own home if you wish) Cases may be
taken on no win no fee
For more information and a fact sheet contact me on:

Scott-Moncrieff & Associates Ltd.

WIN 2 TICKETS TO THE PULSATING DIRTY DANCING
SHOW ON THE PIER, THURSDAY 14TH APRIL 2016.
JUST ANSWER THE QUESTION CORRECTLY TO BE IN
THE DRAW.
WHICH SONG ON THE FILMS SOUNDTRACK
WAS SUNG BY PATRICK SWAYZE ?
ANSWERS ON A POST CARD AND SEND TO THE
EDITOR AT,
WATER TOWER FARM, MIDDLE STREET,
TRIMINGHAM, NR11 8EA.
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COULD SANDSCAPING PROTECT

NORTH NORFOLK COAST.

Work to look at
improving the coastal
defences to Bacton
Gas Terminal and
neighbouring villages is
continuing.
One option which is
being considered is to
sandscape the beach
with high volumes of
additional sand, in order
to help protect the coast from extreme weather.
It is thought this approach, trialled by the Dutch successfully, would be
the most effective and it could be achieved either by putting sand on the
beach periodically, or in one go.
Cllr Angie Fitch-Tillett, Deputy Leader of North Norfolk District
Council said: We are working with the Terminal operators to see what
we can do together. This option has the potential to help buy time for
our villages, potentially extending the life of the existing defences by 20
years giving people time to plan and adapt to the changing coastline.
Norman Lamb MP said: Work on this scheme is of the utmost
importance. It is clearly critical that Bacton Gas Terminal, a strategically
important site, is protected against further coastal erosion. However, it is
also essential that when works are carried out to protect the gas terminal,
every opportunity is explored to seek to improve the coastal management
situation for the adjacent villages of Bacton and Walcott.
North Norfolk District Council, the operators of Bacton Gas Terminal
and the Environment Agency are investigating this option and how it
could be funded. Discussion is also underway with The Crown Estate
which manages offshore sand resources.
Government funding is not available for the defence of the Bacton
Gas Terminal so the operators are looking at how they can fund the
protection of the nationally important asset themselves.
A scheme to enhance the protection of the villages is potentially eligible
for government funding; however, there remains an estimated shortfall in
funds which could be significantly reduced if sand could be taken from a
site offshore from Bacton.
Further work is now underway to investigate
any environmental impact of such a new
licensed extraction area, before a view can
be taken about whether that option could be
considered further.
It is understood that if funds cannot be found
for the wider public scheme then Bacton Gas
Terminal operators would have to press ahead
with the scheme for the Terminal only.

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new2you ... NEW

TO CROMER.

On the morning of Saturday 12th of March Lis

and I turned out to see both Alexs open their
new shop new2you at 8 West Street, Cromer.
There shop is opposite Cromers Trophies
& Engraving and only a short walk from the
car park.. Alex and Alex opened their doors
at 10am with a good start of friends and
customers
who put their hands into their pockets and
purchase all sorts of well displayed, delightful
items.
This really is a great shop to get any and
everything for either your grandchildren or
children to wear and or play with.
As well as supplying everything you could
think of, Robert Rathbone from Sheringham
was on hand to entertain and confuse the
customers with his Magic tricks.
How he achieved these tricks is way beyond
the likes of me and I would add Lis.
I wish Mrs Alex and her other half all the
very best with their business, as we know and
respect these two jolly souls very much.
Philip Keddell

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QUESTION ? HOW MANY CANALS ARE THERE

IN NORFOLK ? ANSWER : ONE !
FANCY HELPING TO RESCUE IT ?
NORTH WALSHAM & DILHAM CANAL TRUST FILM EVENING 25/2/16

Attendance at this event showed a great interest as over 100 people filed into the hall in North
Walsham. Some were members of the Trust whilst others were just so very much interested in
the Trusts project to re-open the only canal in Norfolk, when realising the very many benefits
that this achievement will bring to the area. Historically, the downfall of this canal was the
building of the railway, which, as in many other regions of our country, provided a speedier
method of transporting goods between provider and customer, be it coal or corn. Once the use of
the canal minimised in the 1930s, lack of maintenance by the then owners meant that the canal
bed became silted up and together with water being illegally pumped out for other purposes or
being diverted for use at the Spa Common sewage plant, nature has taken over and presented
many other problems such as minor flooding. The first film of the evening showed the Battle of
Bacton (Bacton Wood Lock area) where the flow of the canal had been so restricted by silt and
encroaching trees that one could barely see the canal at all. Once silt appears, it does not take too
long for vegetation to grow on it and this multiplies to such an extent that trees appear, causing
major stoppages and hence up-stream flooding. One part of this film showed a very interesting
duet featuring a JCB and Weasel, a dredger vessel de-silting the pound. Photo shots showed the
end result of the cleared part of canal with a pontoon easing its way very gingerly through Spa
Common Bridge for use further upstream. Following a break, when refreshments were available
and a raffle being drawn, the films continued with the clearance of the winding area at Swafield
Bridge. A winding area is where vessels are able to turn around and therefore has to be at least,
in this case, at least 55 feet across to accommodate the canal wherrys. This area had become so
silted up due to lack of maintenance that trees had grown to a height of some 90 feet in the silt in
the canal. Interesting filming here showed the method used to reduce these to manageable sizes.
Not shown on the big screen, but of equal interest, was the presentation by the new Wildlife
Officer of the Trust, Perry Hampson, of some of his findings (remarkable!) on the small screen.
To the casual observer a lot has changed on the parts of the canal where we have worked, birds,
fish, plants etc. But to the dedicated observer it has been a remarkable change to so many living
creatures, both aquatic and airborne. You will see more of his work at future events, the first one
being Open Weekend at Ebridge Lock on Sat/Sun 18/19 June 2016. New maps, which show
where the canal lies and where there is access to it, were also available. Several new members
were enlisted and five more volunteered to be part of the Work Party Team in the Green Gym.
If you would like further information on volunteering, please contact David Revill, Work Party
Organiser on davgis@live.co.uk Our thanks go to all who attended and to John Parker of Big
Sky Productions for his filming, presentation and dedication to our cause. See also www.nwdct.
org for more info on the Trust.

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A SPRING IN THE STEP SINCE

1962

Mortons footwear repairs are a family run business which

was founded in 1962 by Mr Alan & Mrs Janet Morton in
Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire.
The family relocated in Norfolk moving to Cromer in 1975.
The company today still exists and trades alongside A &
M Shoes Ltd in the North Norfolk market town of North
Walsham in Church Street, and is run by brothers Andrew &
Mark Morton alongside their father Alan Morton.
At A & M Shoes we pride ourselves for our friendly,
experienced, individual service, where we will always go
that extra mile. Our motto is; a satisfied customer is a happy
customer.
A & M Shoes stock many ladies & gents premium brands
which include: Padders, Josef Seibel, Waldlaufer, Moshulu,
DB, Equity, Loakes, Tredflex and Gumleaf.
Alongside these leading brands we also stock a range of
every day, affordable footwear, including wellingtons,
slippers and all your shoe care products.
You will also find a range of handbags, purses, wallets,
leather belts, in season sheepskin products walking sticks,
shopping trolleys and much more.
In store we also offer our full traditional shoe repair and key
cutting service, with over 50 yrs. experience.

CALLING ALL MUSICIANS

YOUR ORCHESTRA
NEEDS YOU !
ARE you are a musician with a reasonable
standard of playing? Cromer Orchestra
would like yo hear from you with a view to
joiningThe Cromer Orchestra to enjoy playing
a wide variety of music.
The orchestra which is mainly of adult players
would like to hear from other adult players
who perhaps have not considered joining an
orchestra before or who have let their playing
lapse, as well as players who would add them
to their list of regular musical activities.
They are particularly looking for String and
Brass players.
The Orchestra plays all genres of music from
Films and Shows to the classics of Mahler,
Beethoven, Mozart.
Cromer Orchestra prides itself on being a
training orchestra and would like to give
opportunities to talented young players to learn
the art of orchestral playing.They are now
looking for young musicians to replace our
younger members who have now moved on to
College and University.
The Orchestra meets at the Belfry Arts Centre
in Overstrand on Monday evenings from 7pm
9pm.
If you would like to join please contact,Mr.
Norman Moor on 01263 511600.

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Get your Marigolds on and Clean for

The Queen!

Join in cleaning up your local area ready for the Queens 90th birthday
People are being urged to get involved with the Clean for The Queen litter blitz taking place
across the country on March 4, 5 and 6.
The national campaign to get a million people out and about cleaning up their communities
is being backed by North Norfolk District Council and is a great opportunity to make a real
difference to your local environment.
Cllr Angie Fitch-Tillett, Cabinet Member for Coastal Management and Environmental
Services said: This is a great campaign and I would like to urge people to get involved and
help keep north Norfolks beaches and our local communities clean. Litter on beaches is
one of our biggest problems and helping clear this up can prevent up to 45% of marine litter
which is a real hazard to fish and seabirds.
Clean for The Queen aims to give the country a tidy-up ahead of The Queens 90th birthday
in April. North Norfolk District Council is supporting community groups involved in the
clean-up by providing litter picking equipment, sacks and waste collections from public
areas.
Cllr Fitch-Tillett added: Im delighted the district council has been able to support the litter
pickers with litter grabbers and bags and I want to encourage as many people to come and
get involved over the clean-up weekend.

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CLEAN FOR THE QUEEN CONTINUED...

Several litter-picking events are already planned for North Norfolk,

including Friday March 4

Ludham: Ludham Primary School, Ludham (Ludham Primary

pupils only)
Saturday March 5

Ludham: 10am, meet outside Throwers grocery shop, High Street,

Ludham

Cromer Promenade and East Beach: 9am, meet at bottom of

Gangway near RNLI Museum

Plumstead: 9am, meet at Flagpole Park, next to St Michaels

Church, Plumstead

FACTOID
Freddie Mercury
REAL NAME.
..
Farrokh Bulsara

If you want to organise a Clean for The Queen litter-pick and need
support from North Norfolk District Council, please contact the
Environmental Services Team on 01263 516195.

AYLSHAM
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
COMMUNITY
COMMITTEE.

Book this date in your diary to help

us raise funds for new lights this
Christmas
BARN DANCE- SATURDAY 7th
MAY- BURE VALLEY SCHOOL
Aylsham. More details in next edition
of Crab Tales
Also we have several reels of cable
with bulb holders every half metre
which are surplus to requirements,
as well as a considerable number of
coloured bulbs.
If any organisation or individual is
interested please contact me on 01263
732396 Keith Elphick

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What,
Aylsham

When &Luncheon
Where
All tel numbers are code: 01263 unless otherwise stated.
Club for over 60s & disabled. Mon 12
W.I. 2.15pm 2nd Wed. W. Runton Church Hall

Bridge Club 7pm Fri 7.15pm t: 761 308

Broadland Junior Chess 8.30am term-time Sat. t: 735 740
Country Market each Friday 8.50-noon
Cricket Club indoor Sun 3-5pm t: 510 102
Evening WI 7.30pm 1st Thurs Town Hall.
Extend Over 60s Exercise Fridays Jubilee Family Centre
t: 01692 407 851
Farmers Market 9am-1pm 1st & 3rd Sat.
F.I.T. group 2nd & 4th Weds t: 731 177
Flower Club 2nd Wed 7.30pm Town Hall
Fitness Yoga/Pilates Tues & Thurs Friendship Hall t:
01692 538 569
Gym Club Fri 5pm. High School t: 576 609
Inspired Gardeners group. 2nd Thurs 10.30 - noon.
Methodist Church Hall. t:733 535.
Lammas KC Lodge ROAB Tues 8.15pm Sutton School
Of Dance, Mill Row.
Meditation Classes Thurs 12.30 -1.30pm Friends Meeting
House, Peggs Yard
Monday Stall Parish Church 8.30-noon
N. N. Mental Health Users & Carers Forum 2nd Weds
Jubilee Centre 1- 3.30pm.
RBL (Womens) 1st Mon Salvation Army Hall
N.N. Speakers Club 7pm alt.Wed High School t: 01692 402 662
Scalextric Club Presto Park Weds 7.15pm.t: 01603 754 319
Quaker Meetings Sun 10.30am Peggs Yard
Yoga Tues 7.30pm Peggs Yard. t: 732 426

Cromer

Age Concern Fri 10am The Cottage.

Air Training Corps 7pm Mon & Thurs, High School t: 515 452
Baptist Church 1st & 3rd Sat Coffee morning t: 576 524
Bridge (Duplicate) Mon 7pm t: 822 778
C.A.B. Appointments: t : 01692 405 847
Christian Fellowship Sun 10.30am former Gospel Hall t:
838 180
Diabetes UK 4thThurs 7.30pm Methodist Church Hall. t:
01692 405 492
Elderberries Badminton Mon & Fri afternoons at Cromer
Academy Sports Hall Contact Sheila 01263761142
Elderberries Short Mat Bowls Mon & Fri afternoons at Cromer
Academy Sports Hall Contact Sheila 01263761142
1st Suffield Park Guides 7pm.Weds. info: www.
girlguiding.org.uk/get_involved.aspx
Flower Club 7.20pm 3rd Mon Junior School. t: 513 408
Folk Dance Club 7.30pm Tues Community Hall t: 578 224
Garden Society 7.30pm 2nd Weds Community Hall t: 514 399
Hockey Club Mon under16 6.30pm Adults 7.15pm Sports
Centre t: 01692 404 440
Korean Martial Arts t: 07765 282 981
Lip reading classes Weds 1.30pm. Methodist Church Rooms
t: 0344 800 8020
N.N.Amateur Radio Group 9am. Thurs: 88 Central Road.
t:512 377 or 824 275
N & N Assoc.for Blind 9.30-1pm Tues Merchants Place.
N.N. Mencap Society Thurs 1pm Merchants Place. t: 578 116
Cromer Orchestra Monday 7-9 Belfry Arts Centre
Overstrand, contact Norman Moor 01263511600.
Parkinsons Disease Society 10.30am 2nd Wed of month
St. John Hall, Bond St.
R.E.M.E. 2pm. 1st Wed Halsey Hse t: 512 450
RBL 2pm 1st Wed. The Cottage t:510 146
RBL Womens Section 2.30pm 1st Thurs
Sing for Joy Group Thurs 10am. Community Centre. t: 570 117
St John Ambulance Adults Tues 7.30pm. Cadets Tues
5.45pm St John Hall, Bond St.
Taekwondo Sports Centre. t: 711 824
Tai Chi For Health Wed 2pm Community Centre t: 823 007
Tennis Club Sun, Weds & Fri t:513 741
The One Oclock Club over 60s.1pm Thurs. Barkers Herne.
W.I. 2nd Thurs 2 pm, Garden St.

Overstrand

Acorns Parent & Toddler Group 1.30pm Thurs (term-time)

Belfry School. t: 579 275.
Gardening Club 2.30pm 1st Tues Parish Hall t: 512350
Carpet Bowls 2.30pm Thurs. Parish Hall t: 833 369
Cromer Orchestra 7-9pm Belfry Arts Centre. t: 511 600
Railway Quilters & Craft Group 2nd & 4th Tues.10-12
Parish Hall t: 576 986
Strand Club 2nd Wed 2.30pm The Pavilion t: 579 433
W.I. 3rd Wed 7.30pm Parish Hall t: 834 242

Mundesley

Badminton Tues & Fri am: Coronation Hall. Tel: 722 835
Bowls Pavilion Bingo: Sun 7.30pm, Whist Drive: Tues,
Wed & Fri 1.45pm t: 721 815
Cafe Church 1st Weds 10.30am Church Rooms.
Carpet Bowls Mon 1.30pm Coronation Hall t: 720 344
Come & Meet Club 3rd Weds 11am. Royal Hotel t:720 558
Community Choir Tues 7.30pm Methodist Church t: 722 022
Craft Club 10am1st & 3rd Mon Coronation Hall. t 720 549
Creative Writing Group 1st Fri 2.15pm Library t:720 702
Knit & Natter Tues 4-5pm Library t:720 702
Library Mon & Sat:10-1pm,Tues 2-5.30pm Fri 10-1pm &
2-6.30pm. t: 720 702

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2pm. Free Church.t:721 984.

MADRA t: 07734 689 978
RBL 4th Weds Haig Club. t: 722 238
RBL Womens 3rd Weds 1.45pm Coronation Hall t:721 021
Rhythm Club 8pm lst Mon. Oct - April The Ship t: 721 604
Scrabble Club Fri 2pm Church Rooms. t: 720 663 or 720 107
Table Tennis Thurs 7pm Coronation Hall t: 722 930
Village Cinema 7.30pm Coronation Hall 2nd Tues
Info: www.mundesley.org/film
W.I. 2nd Mon 7pm Church Rooms t: 720 744

North Walsham

AgeUK 4th Thurs 10am Drop in. Library t: 01692 402 482
Animal Magic Dog Club t: Kathy 720 730
Arthritis Care group - 3rd Thursday in the month at the
Community Centre North Walsham at 2.30pm. Tel 01263
722778 for information.
Beginners Tai Chi & Qigong. Tues St. Benets Hall.
Qigong 6.30pm. Tai Chi 7.30pm. t: 01603 466 120
Bipolar Self Help Group 3rd Thurs 2pm Saddlers Shop
t: 0854 434 9872
Charity Bingo Weds 8pm Community Centre.t: 01692 407 214
Extend Over 60s Exercise Mon. Methodist Church Hall
t: 01692 407 851
Judo Tues 7pm. Millfield Primary School. t: Hazel: 579 345
Lions Club Contact Secretary Elize Wheeler 07788940909
We meet every 1st Monday in the month 7.30pm at the pm
eyes down NW Community Centre
We also provide the Lions Bingo on every Weds 730pm eyes
down for 8pm at North Walsham Community Centre
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 3 weeks
Library. t: 01692 402 482
Spiritualist Centre Sun: 6.30pm St Johns Ambulance Hall.
The Wheel of Light 1st Thurs 7.30pm Orchard Gardens
Pub. t: 721 484
Victory Explorers Weds eve 14 - 18 yrs t: 01692 406415
Walsham Writers Group: www.walshamwritersgroup.com
Weavers Morris Dancers Wed 7.45pm St Nicholas Room
t: 01692 404 447

Sheringham

Beetle Drive 3rd Tues.7.30pm St.Josephs Church

Bridge The Morley. Duplicates Thurs 7pm Beginners Fri 2pm
t: 822 087
Bounce & Rhyme under 5s Tues 10.15am : Library. t: 822 874
CAB. YESU,Thurs 10-2pm t: 01692 402 570
Chess. All ages & abilities. 7.30 Fri. Morley Club. t: 576 575.
Christian Spiritualist Church Tues 7.30pm Oddfellows Hall
t 513 067
English Country Dancing Mons 7.30pm Methodist Church
Hall t: 01692 404 447
Evening W.I. 2nd Mon. Community Centre t: 649 227
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 meet 7pm 1st & 3rd Wed. Robin Hood Pub, t: 823 392
Old Shannocks 2.15pm last Wed. Community Rooms.
Quaker Meetings Sun 10.30am Cremer St.
RAFA. 11am 3rd Tues of month. t: 519 684
Saturday Super Sale First Sat 9-11am. Salvation Army Hall.
Sheringham & Cromer Lions Club 2nd & 4th Tues.
The Morley Club. t: 821 276
Sheringham Lace Makers. Mon 1pm, St Andrews Church
Hall. t: 822 075.
Sheringham Singers Ladies Choir Tues 2pm Lighthouse
Community Church t: 768 126
Sheringham Voyager 2pm 1st & 3rd Thurs Community
Centre t: 01692 500 550
Fellowship Choir 10am Mon St. Andrews Church. t:761 482

The Runtons

Bingo Sun & Wed 7.30pm Bernies Social Club East Runton
N.N. Chess Club Fri 7.30pm. W. Runton Social Club t:
823 814
Pilates Classes All ages, abilities, male /female.
Mon.10am E. Runton Community Hall t: 588 935 or Mob.
07900 733 832 Philatelic Society 2nd Mon 7.30pm
West 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 7.30pm E. Runton Village Hall.
t:01692 403 071
West Runton Scouts info : 712 288

Trimingham

All at Pilgrim Shelter. Free Parking

Whist Mon & Thurs 1 for1.15pm deal. t: Liz 834 965
Yoga Mon 7.30pm t: Linda 834 349
Slimming Club Tues 1.45pm t: Val 579 797

Elsewhere

1st Suffield Park Guides Weds evenings

www.girlguiding.org.uk/get_involved.aspx
Acol Bridge Club Tues 2pm. All abilities.
Weybourne Village Hall. t:515 588
Badminton Thurs. Gresham Village Hall t: 07917 596 797
Beachcombers Dining Club 1st Mon 7pm: The Feathers
Hotel, Holt. t: Hazel 838 566
Bridge - Abacus Bridge Club, meets at the Social Centre,
Avenue Road, High Kelling, at 7.00 pm on Thursday
evenings.
New members very welcome. Contact Norman Reeve
01603 560995.
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 Sun. Nr. Sheringham. t: 570 223
Extend exercise for over 60s Mon 2.30pm Northrepps
Village Hall t:768 159
Farmers Market 1st Sun 9.30am - 12.30pm Aldborough
Community Hall t: 768 766
Fit Together Health Walks t: 07766 259 999
Fit Together Tea Dance Tues 2-4pm Briston Copeman
Centre - 2 Info: 07766 259 999
Greenfingers Gardening Club 7.30pm 1st Thurs Jubilee
Hall, Banningham t: 761 620
Gym Club Thurs 5-8pm Northrepps Village Hall t: 576 609
Knapton Ladies Club 3rd Mon 7.30pm Knapton Village
Hall t:720 908.
MS Group Mon 10-2pm Southrepps Village Hall t: 823 392
Nordic Walking Tues & Thurs 11am. t: 07825 773 368
Norfolk Dixieland Jazz Band 1.30pm 1st Sun Goat Inn,
Skeyton.Free. t: 01692 538 600.
Norfolk Submariners 1st Wed 12noon Kings Head,
Horsham St Faith t: 511 758
N.N. Minni House Club 2nd Thurs 2pm Bodham Village
Hall t: 826 970.
N. Walsham Cage Bird Club 8pm 3rd Tues
Felmingham Village Hall. t: 01692 404 750
Northrepps Pre-School Mon-Fri Term-time t:579 396
Northrepps R.B.L. 1st Mon. 2nd.Mon. BHs. 7.30pm.
Northrepps Cottage t: 579 633.
N.N. Model Engineering Club 1st Fri 7.30pm High Kelling
Social Centre.
Prize Bingo 7.30pm 1st & 3rd Fri Gimingham Village Hall
Roughton & District WI. 2nd weds of month. 7.30pm
Roughton Village Hall t: 768 106.
Roughton Under 5s Playgroup t:07553 456 083
Rubys Prize Bingo. 1st Sat of month 7.30pm. Lower
Southrepps Social Club
Seniors Swimming Mon & Weds am., Fri pm. Greshams
Swimming Pool, Holt. t: 711 123
Suffield Park Bowls Club. Station Road. Bingo twice
monthly Oct. - Apr. 7.30pm. Bar. Club House available to
hire. Catering if required. 514555 or 513542
Traditional Catholic Latin Mass 4th. Sun 5.30pm Mission
Rooms Horsham St. Faiths (opp.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
Whist Drive: 7.30pm 3rd Friday Antingham Village Hall
Woodlands Pre-School phone for info t: 834 148

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Special Events

A warm
welcome at
Mundesley
Library.

We are having a massive

DVD and Book sale
starting Saturday 26th
March for one week.
Free use of our Computers.
DVD Rental just 2.10 for
one week (excluding Top
Titles) & two for the price of
one on Friday & Saturday.
Come and enjoy our
Knit & Knatter every week
on a Monday from 4pm
5pm (I GO JUST TO SAY
SHUSH!).
Fun with songs for preschool children at our
Bounce & Rhyme on the 1st
& 3rd Monday of the month.
On the first Friday of
the month we have our
Mundesley Writing group led
by Phil Barrett a local poet.

Easter Craft Fair

Saturday 26th March 10-4pm

at Coronation Hall, 26 Cromer
Road, Mundesley, NR11 8BE
Here you can browse, and if something
catches your eye you can buy from many
unique handmade items made by local
Norfolk People who all love what they do.
There are Charity stalls and Tombola too.
Entry and parking are free.

We support the East Anglia Air

Ambulance
Saturday 2nd April.
North Walsham Players

Table top sale

North Walsham Community Centre

9.00 - midday. Refreshments available.
Tables are available for 5 (2 tables) but must
be booked on 01692 402116

Baconsthorpe Village Hall

Friday the 8th April at 7-30
PAT NEARNEY AND DANNY.
A EVENING OF LAUGHS AND
WIT AND Norfolk SQUIT.

Tickets are 7 to include refreshments, there

will be a raffle. Tickets are going fast so dont
delay book early to avoid disappointment.
Tel Evelyn on 577315 or
John on 01263 711320

Knitting and Crafting

for Charity.
2nd and 4th Wednesday, Knapton
Village Hall, Knapton. 1.30-4pm:
tel. 722825
The Royal British Legion Nelsons County
Branch Norfolk UK
updated: Committee / Branch Meeting
Monday, June 6 at 8:00pm at The Lord
Nelson Public House, Burnham Thorpe,
PE31 8HN

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Easter Art Exhibition

East Runton Village Hall

Fri 25th,Sat 26th, Sun 27th March 2016.

10am to 5pm Admission Free Tel. 01263 576747

60 years after YulBrynne and
Deborah Kerr the King and I comes
to Aylsham. No expense spared to
create stunning sets

One of the most dazzling sets theyve ever built will be unveiled when
Aylsham High School launch their production of The King and I in two
weeks time.
Volunteers have spent hundreds of hours building scenes from Siam, to
bring the famous Rodgers and Hammerstein musical to life.
Its 60 years this year since the blockbuster film starring YulBrynner and
Deborah Kerr hit the silver screen in 1956 and they would be proud to
see the scale of the show at Aylsham.
No detail has been spared recreating giant Buddhas, ornate far eastern
furniture, 20-high bookshelves and huge maps of the world that school
governess Anna uses to educate the Kings children. But perhaps the most
incredible work of art is a huge flat with the front of Annas sailing boat
on it. Placed on stage it makes the audience feel theyre sailing into Siam
as the show gets underway.
Producer Tanya Wiseman said: This is my first year of managing
the design and building of the set which has been a huge undertaking
alongside teaching full time as well.
The talented props and scenery team are Lee Wiseman, Diddy Wright,
Mark Sayer and Danny Saunders
The King and I opens at Aylsham High School on Wednesday March
16th and runs until Saturday March 19th with a matine and evening
performance on the Saturday.
Tickets are already selling fast available from www.ticketsource.co.uk.
Head of Drama, Hazel Martin, said: Youll be transported to Siam with
Anna to the sound of Siamese oarsmen and at that point you will be swept
along with the show.
We are so excited, so many people on stage and off have created a show
that I know is probably our most ambitious yet.
But of course, its not just a visual spectacle 61 schoolchildren will
be recreating the magic on stage, dressed in beautiful dresses which are
based on the original stage show which are now owned by Dereham
costume company. A team of make up artists led by a professional will
spray tan the children and dress their hair to look like the perfect Royal
family that everyone remembers from the Broadway stage and the
Hollywood screen.
The King is played by 16 year old Callum Adkins from Aylsham. A tall
order to follow in the footsteps of YulBrynner.
Ive watched the film of course, said Callum. Its such an iconic
character so I was a bit apprehensive to play the part but very excited.
Anna is played by Emily Sidnell, who is 15 and from Marsham. In the
5 years I have been at Aylsham High School I have had a part in all the
shows and this is by far the best. The whole atmosphere is amazing you
actually feel youre in Siam.
Children from local primary schools Bure Valley and Aldborough are
taking part, playing some of the Royal family.

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