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From The Editor

Happy New Year to all our readers,
Radom acts of kindness have been discussed at
length recently on the morning news and reported in
the daily press.
A lady in the village was the recipient of such an act
prior to Christmas(see letter).
I do hope the instigator of this act felt the release of the endorphins
resulting in pleasure as the scientists state they should, as the
recipient was very pleased.
A way we can all release positive vibes is to exercise and
volunteering whether it be at the local care home, cat sanctuary or
FAITH( see page 12) benefits those we help and ourselves.
Then reward yourself with a delicious meal at North Repps Cottage
Hotel where throughout January they have a brilliant offer see page
2 or pop to Alby Tea Rooms for some of their delicious homemade
scones or scrummy chocolate cake, with the voucher on page 10 you
can have Free tea or coffee
Good luck with getting fit
and try some random acts of
kindness it could benefit the
recipient and yourself
Enjoy your Crab Tales

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Rail Enquiries................08457 484 950
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Letters e-mail to: king495@btinternet.co OR

Drop off at: K Hardware, Church St. CROMER
Dear Editor,
35 Guests who would have been alone on
Christmas Day, gathered in Mundesley Church
Rooms. For a 3 course traditional Christmas
day lunch on the 25th December. Plus of
course 8 willing and happy volunteer helpers.
Grace was said by the Trunch Team Rector
the Revd Andrew Jones. Following the meal
each guest was given a goody bag containing
Christmas Cake, Christmas Card signed by
the Rector, Mince pies, box of Chocolates,
tangerine Christmas Cracker.
This event could not happen without the help
and support of our local traders and other
supporters and we are indebted to them all.
And without our helpers on the 24th and
25th.
Mundesley Inshore Life-boat (the Boxing
Day Dip), Mundesley Butchers, Mundesley
Parish Council, Mace Stores, Country
Pickings, Corner Coffee House, The Lobster
Pot, Dudley Bakers Cromer, All-Saints
Church, Mundesley Free Church, Big Sky,
North Norfolk Classic Car Club, Waitrose
North Walsham, Village Flower Shoppe, and
of course Crab Tales. I hope I haven't forgotten
anyone. Please support all these kind and
generous friends.

Happy New Year with prayers,

Mike

Dear Editor,
In the current ethos of western society,
wherein financial profit is King, it is
refreshing to hear of a throwback to a gentler
era when caring and service prospered.
An example of this occurred on Sunday the
20th December at Maingay House Sheltered
Housing Scheme in Aylsham.
A Cromer based family run catering business
(Mikes Munch), provided a free delicious
five course meal with drinks to the residents
of the scheme.
The teamwork of the four generations of
this catering family was an inspiration to all,
and an exceptional friendly and condusive
atmosphere combined to provide an
unforgettable occasion.
We wish to express our very sincere
thanks to this wonderful Company for their
generosity, diligence and hard work in
producing this lovely meal and wish them
every success in the future. (They can be
contacted through Gordon Dodd at 01263
478643)
A. Teague
Flat 33
Maingay House
Aylsham NR11 6HQ

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Dear Editor,
Thank You. Thank You. Thank You.
On behalf of the townsfolk of Aylsham and
District and members of Aylsham Christmas
Decorations Community Committee, may I
give heartfelt thanks once again this year to
all members of the various organisations such
as The Bure Valley Railway, Aylsham Fire
Brigade and Aylsham Rotary Club , together
with shopkeepers, tradesmen and other
individuals of the Town and District who came
before Christmas to put up the Christmas tree
and Christmas lights around the town and then
again on Sunday morning 10th.January 2016
to take them all down and store them away.
Many thanks also to the ladies of The Flower
Club who decorated The Pump, to the ladies of
the W.I. who decorated The Town Sign and to
Lorene and her ladies who decorated the inside
of The Town Hall so beautifully. Thanks also to
Loretta Chapman and members of her WI who
cooked us breakfast on both occasions.
Our lovely Christmas Tree was again donated
by Mr.Peter Purdy of Woodgate Nursery.
We were able to erect new icicle lights thanks
to some very generous donations by several
organisations and individuals in Aylsham.
I would particularly like to thank Francis
Dodd,my Vice Chairman and Chris Ellis
, who have worked tirelessly and given
a tremendous amount of time, not only
erecting the lights but making sure all the lights
have worked perfectly after they were erected.
Thanks must also go to Graham Reeve who
has refurbished the two large displays on The
Funeral Directors and The Solicitors.
The Community Spirit has once again
showed itself this year in the form of those
extra donations for our new lights. I hope,
as I do, that you all feel that these new lights
have added a further lovely attraction to our
Christmas Decorations. We have had many
pleasing comments .
Johnny and Jason of Coxfords Butchers
gave us a generous discount on the sausages
and bacon given to the volunteers for their
breakfasts on each occasions as did Mr.
Laingchild of Flour and Bean on the bread
rolls . Tesco Supermarket donated 10 to buy
milk, coffee, tea , sugar and sauces .By these
kind gestures of food we are able to use the
money we would spend on food on extra lights.
Thanks must also go to those shopkeepers
and organisations from which we take the
electricity for the lights. Our cables are plugged
into the sockets in their buildings and the
electricity used is donated by them.
We desperately need new members , with new
ideas, to join our Committee, please contact me
on 01263 732396. Our first meeting for 2016
will be on Monday 25th..January in the Green
Room of The Town Hall at 7.30 p.m.
We have several lengths of cable and
many coloured light bulbs now surplus to
requirements.If anyone could use some of them
please contact me on 01263732396.
Keith Elphick. Chairman.

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Dear Editor,
I would like, through the pages of Crab
Tales, to extend a big THANK YOU to
all who participated in our Craft, table - top
and collectables Fairs that we have held in
Cromer Parish Hall, throughout 2015. This
includes all our sellers, who have excelled
themselves with their home made craft
goods and other things. Most important have
been the members of the public who have
supported us and spent their cash!! Our
Dedicated Charity this year was the North
Norfolk MS Society. We were proud to have
been able to hand over the sum of 175 at
our final fair of the season, on Saturday,
December 12th. This money was raised
by the public filling up the collection box
and also, by donations by the stall holders.
Well done to all!! We will resume our sales
in 2016. First one on April 2nd. Next year,
we will be raising cash to help the local
charity, Break who do such great work
for vunerable youngsters and families in
the area. If anyone would be interested in
having a table with us next year, then please
call Sue or Tony for information on 01263
649441.
Best wishes to all.
Tony & Sue Archer.
Dear Editor
I have been listening to recent T V
programmes on lonely people
One good answer, is to move into sheltered
accommodation , for over 60s, lovely flats,
your own door. People here who can help
with illness. We have careers & cleaners if
needed, library ladies bring six books every
three weeks and a hairdresser who comes
here, it is a lovely life and especially for all
at Xmas, another thing would help on Xmas
day.There is a free Xmas dinner and after
there a book and entertainment at Cromer
Parish Church
There is a lovely club called About with
friends on Monday middays and a lovely
dinner, puzzles and a lot of bingo also with a
lift there and back
There are places to go and meet people but
you only have to ask.
I also go to Knitting a Club in Cromer
Library once a month I knit things for
children.
So heres hoping you can join something.
I am 93.
Yours sincerely,
Dear Editor,
I would like to thank Father Christmas! Who
very kindly left a hamper of super goodies
on my doorstep in Staden Park Trimingham
on Christmas Eve.
It was very much appreciated sincerely
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Norfolk residents are being given the chance to contribute to a major

exhibition that will be visiting the Time and Tide Museum in Great
Yarmouth next year, documenting the work of the founding father of
music photography, Harry Hammond.
Opening in March 2016, Time and Tide is proud to welcome the
Halfway to Paradise touring exhibition from the V&A, which
will comprise over 80 iconic black and white photographs by Harry
Hammond (1920-2009).
Widely regarded as the founding father of music photography,
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the emerging British Rock and Roll industry, from the touring American
acts of Buddy Holly and Jerry Lee Lewis, to home-grown British
artists Billy Fury, Cliff Richard, and The Beatles.
Hammonds photographs encapsulate the spirit of the 50s and early
60s, documenting the fashions, lifestyles, and intimate moments of the
nations early rock and roll idols.
The exhibition will seem right at home in Great Yarmouth, as the seaside
resort town played host to many of the big rock and roll acts of the
era. And with this in mind the Time and Tide Museum is appealing for
Norfolk residents to come forward and tell their stories to form a part of
the exhibition.
Do you remember Rocking the Pier at the Billy Fury Show? Screaming
along to The Beatles at the ABC? Or did Eric Clapton borrow your
guitar on the night Creams equipment was sent to Yarmouth on the Isle
of White instead of Floral Hall in Gorleston? (the band performed with
locally-owned instruments that evening).

WAIT FOR SKITTLE

WINNER OVER
At last the skittle set
draw has taken place,
at the monthly lunch at
Trimingham Pilgrim Shelter.
The winning number was
27, see photo of the happy
winner. Monies were raised
for the church and the New
Village Hall project.

Whether stories, memories, souvenirs, posters or programs

Time and Tide are keen for residents to play a part in
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phone 01493 743930.

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FIT TOGETHER.
FIT TOGETHER ACTIVITIES.
Tuesdays: Tea Dance, Tuesday, 2pm 4pm, at The Copeman Centre, Hall Street,
Briston, NR24 2LG. 2.00 including tea/
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Wednesdays: Norfolk and Western Line
Dance, Wednesday 1.30pm - 4.00pm, at St
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NR25 6BB. For more info 01263 715533.
Wednesdays: Circuit Training for Older
Adults, Wednesday 3.30pm - 4.30pm, at
St. Josephs Church Hall,58 Cromer Road,
Sheringham, NR26 8RT. Booking essential
07766259999. Cost 2.50.
Thursdays - Badminton, 1pm - 3pm at
Gresham Village Hall, NR11 8RT.
Booking essential on 07917596797, cost
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Walks: Please arrive 20 mins early if
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Significant progress for County

Councils Adult Education Services
Staff and learners of Norfolk County Councils Adult Education
Service have received an early Christmas present after Ofsted judged
that the service is making significant progress.
The re-inspection monitoring visit is the third since publication of
an inspection report on 9 March, which found the service to be
inadequate overall.
Following the report the council established an improvement team
to tackle identified weaknesses. In addition, the cross-party Adult
Education Steering Group focused on the improvement plan and
has been providing further challenge and better governance of the
service.
Immediate priorities include raising qualification success rates and
improving the recording of progress and achievement in community
learning.
The new Ofsted monitoring report (which is viewable at http://
reports.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/
provider/ELS/53545 ) states that with support from elected
members and senior ocers, the service is being positioned such that
it can respond to, and inform, wider county council priorities.
Operational improvements are evident and the service is
succeeding in attracting its target group of learners, often those with
poor previous experiences of education, or seeking the qualifications
needed to secure employment or gain promotion.

A DUBIOUS HISTORY OF CROMER

Generally, teachers prepared lessons well and used relevant

materials matched to learners levels and in the small sample
of sessions seen, the large majority of learners were progressing
well. Learner support is more responsive than in the recent
past and managers and teachers display a strong commitment to
personalising learning.

The 2015 holiday season is now behind us but some

brave folk still make it into Cromer during the bleak winter months
and I would like to point out sites and facts about our town that may
be of interest to them.

Management actions focus well on improving the quality of

teaching and learning and despite obvious progress, managers
continue to recognise through the self-assessment process that,
overall, the service still requires improvement.

Now if you walk down Hall Road and you will come to Cromer Hall,
built in 1829. In 1835 celebrated dandy Beau Nash was a guest
at the Hall and quickly appointed himself Master of Ceremonies
formulating some strict rules of etiquette, dictating that a gentleman
should always take off his hat if a lady walked past the window he
was widdling out of.

More robust monitoring is helping to inform classroom practice,

tackle instances of lower attendance and identify patterns in course
cancellations.

Arthur Conan-Doyle was another visitor to the Hall (not at the same
time) where he was waited upon by a servant Called Baskerville who
owned a very large dog. Thus inspired, Conan-Doyle went on to
create that amusing cartoon character Scooby-Do.
In the early years of the 20th century the author C S Lewis would
be found most summers playing a one-armed-bandit in the Dunes
arcade on the promenade. After his success with The Lion, the
Witch, and the Wardrobe, C S Lewis went on to invent tear gas.
Cromer played some small part in the emergence of the womens
movement when Emmeline Pankhurst and the Suffragettes supported
Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas in the Pavilion Theatre.These days
the Theatre puts on a special Christmas show. I have never seen it
but some people swear it is all right.
In 1933 Albert Einstein came to Cromer after fleeing Nazi
persecution. He was put up in a small hut on Roughton Heath. But he
didnt stick around long and left for the USA where they put him up
in a swanky hotel.And who can blame him.
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Headline data for 2014/15 for retention and achievement is said to

indicate an improving trend for adult learners, with apprenticeship
success rates continuing to be strong.
Richard Bearman, Chair of the Adult Education Steering Group,
said: This latest monitoring report from Ofsted reflects the good,
and targeted, work that is being done to improve the Adult Education
service in Norfolk.
As the report acknowledges, we know weve still got a long way
to go, but staff can enjoy their Christmas holiday knowing that their
hard work is taking this much valued service in the right direction.
And learners can be assured that, as the report says, they are
progressing well and the improvements that weve put in place
indicate an improving trend for adult learners in Norfolk.
Helen Wetherall, Norfolk County Councils Interim Head of
Adult Learning, said: Im pleased that Ofsted have recognised the
improvement that has been, and continues to be, made to the service.
We still have a long way to go to reach where we want and need
to be, but our improvement plan and the hard work of our staff to
deliver that, is ensuring we are heading in the right direction.
Norfolk County Councils Adult Education Services spring courses
are available to browse and book online now at www.norfolk.gov.
uk/adulteducation, with the first classes starting in January at venues
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Cromer Pier Toilets win

National Title
Refurbished toilets win beaches category
North Norfolk District Councils refurbished toilets on Cromer Pier
have won a national award in the beaches category of the 2015 Loo
of the Year Awards.
The Loo of the Year awards feature an inspection process covering
criteria including signage, decor, maintenance, fixtures, fittings,
cleanliness and overall management and customer care.
The Cromer Pier toilets were refurbished following severe damage
incurred during the destructive storm of December 2013. The toilets
feature energy saving lighting and dementia friendly signage. The
beaches category covers public or privately owned toilets within 50
metres of the shoreline.
The Cromer toilets were refurbished by Thrower & Rutland and
designed by SMG Architects of Sheringham the same team
responsible for toilets in Happisburgh and Sheringham which have
also been recognised at the same awards in previous years.
Cabinet Member for Assets Cllr John Rest said: All of those
involved in the design and upkeep of these toilets are to be
congratulated, including our contractors.
Its a team effort to maintain the consistent quality of a site which
is open to the North Sea elements.
A range of National and UK awards were announced and presented
at the 2015 Loo of the Year Awards at the St Johns Hotel in Solihull
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F.A.I.T.H ANIMAL RESCUE

NOT
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CRAB.

For animals in trouble theres Hope

I drove to the rescue centre just behind Hickling on the first of

Jan.
The centre has been helping animals for over twenty years.
Here I met Jackie a member of the very busy team, who clean,
feed and care for the animals.
(More volunteers are always welcome, phone for a chat to see if
you can help walk the dogs, cuddle the cats etc).
I was taken to meet some of the twelve puppies they have there at
present, awaiting forever loving homes, there are animals waiting
to come in when FAITH reopens for admissions on the 4 Jan
2016
They were all bouncing bundles of squirming joy ( my excuse for
the poor photos)
Then on to meet Asia a lovely, though rather timid Labrador
crossbred of about four years old, with eyes which are hard to
resist
The animals are all neutered, vaccinated, micro-chipped, defleaed and wormed prior to being re-homed
If you wish to adopt one of the centres animals there are a few
formalities and checks, plus a reasonable donation to cover the
centres expenses is expected
Have a look at the website faithanimalrescue.co.uk then email or
phone 01692 598312
I was struck by the wide range of work done here and the
dedication and it should be said cost, of caring for all these
animals along with their other work
F.A.I.T.H is a local charity which relies on the generosity of the
people of Norfolk. Many however who see flyers for events or
fund raising may find it hard to distinguish between them and
the myriad of other Fine Charities. My visit to F.A.I.T.H left
me in no doubt as to the love and practical care that they offer.
Also with so many ways you can help, be it donations or holding
your own fundraiser, volunteering at the centre or attending their
great events its not just about putting your hand in your pocket.
Putting your hand in your pocket is great too.
Mottos are commonplace but these Guys take theirs very
seriously,

For animals in trouble theres Hope

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MIND THE MINDFULNESS

Mindfulness has become the latest trend within the health sector, Im sure many of you
have heard it mentioned at some point either on the television, frequently mentioned in the
papers and it certainly has become prolific within the glossy magazines most recently the
Mail on Sunday.
What is mindfulness and how does it relate to our daily lives never mind (no pun intended)
our health needs? I feel its helpful to have a bit of background to where this concept comes
from.
Originally Mindfulness formed and indeed continues to form part of the Tibetan approach
to meditation and is an integral part of Buddhist philosophy. For a Buddhist mediation is the
greatest gift we can give ourselves, it offers us away to discover our true nature, to nurture a
positive sense of self and a greater depth of spiritual understanding depending on your own
personal beliefs.
Of course for a Buddhist; meditation has a broader definition than Ive offered here and there
are many books and articles available for anyone who wishes to explore further, however for
today we are focusing on mindfulness.
In a few words mindfulness is bringing the mind back home, taking all those scattered
thoughts and that constant chattering and slowly calming it down so you can then become
grounded and develop a greater sense of yourself.
Heres seaside analogy that might make it clearer:
Imagine your mind as an ocean and each wave a thought. Sometimes stormy with wave after
wave, (thought after thought), crashing along and sometimes into each other, sometimes not
so stormy but with wave after wave rolling along. Mindfulness moves us to a point where the
ocean becomes like a still pond where every now and then a ripple slowly and calmly crosses
it with hardly a disturbance.
With so much stress in our lives today, the constant pressure of a faster pace of life, being
able to slow ourselves down can bring health benefits on many levels both physical and
emotional. As a Psychotherapist mindfulness is an important part of my work in helping
people to understand their mental processes and develop ways to better manage their issues
and emotions that may be causing them pain.
In a practical sense mindfulness can prepare us for the on-going challenges of life by helping
us to answer the question;
How do I feel today?
With the right guidance and application it allows us to ground ourselves in the moment
and orientate our energies to immediate needs rather than using up our time with concerns
of perceived future concerns whether real or imagined that can often lead us to negative
thoughts and feelings and in turn the physical tiredness that results from this.
Now the health and safety bit; with right application mindfulness is an effective tool to daily
care and can have a revitalising effect for our whole being and so our daily life. However
mindfulness can also bring about the experience of unexpected thoughts and feelings which
can be a jolt to the individual. Past or forgotten memories can arise unexpectedly and for
some this can be a traumatic and even harmful experience.
I would advise anyone interested in learning mindfulness to develop a robust understanding
of what it is and where possible to work with someone knowledgeable within this area as
psychological exploration can be a wonderful but powerful experience and having the right
support is invaluable.
On the 14th January at 10am I will be holding a free introductory talk on Mindfulness at the
Pilgrims Way Community Hall in Trimingham all welcome.
On the 28th January I will be running a workshop on Mindfulness and its relationship to
Mind, Body & Spirit (Venue to be confirmed).
If you wish to contact me about anything in todays article or the events I will be running
please drop me a line or give me call.
David Maddax Dip. (M)BACP. Email: davidmaddax@hotmail.co.uk
Mobile: 07941106928

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What, When & Where All tel numbers are code: 01263 unless otherwise stated.
Aylsham

Bridge Club 7pm Fri 7.15pm t: 761 308

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

Cromer

Age Concern Fri 10am The Cottage.

Aqua Therapy Classes Mon 11am. Wed 7pm Country
Club t: 07885 501 914
Air Training Corps 7pm Mon & Thurs, High School t: 515 452
Baptist Church 1st & 3rd Sat Coffee morning t: 576 524
Bridge (Duplicate) Mon 7pm t: 822 778
C.A.B. Appointments: t : 01692 405 847
Christian Fellowship Sun 10.30am former Gospel Hall t:
838 180
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
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.

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
Luncheon Club for over 60s & disabled. Mon 12
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

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

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

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
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

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
Sheringham Youth Choir 11-18yrs.Weds 7pm (term time)
Baptist Church
Fellowship Choir 10am Mon St. Andrews Church. t:761 482

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

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

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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
W.I. 2.15pm 2nd Wed. W. Runton Church Hall

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
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. Whist Drives Tues 2.15pm.
Fri twice monthly 7.30pm.
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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FOR ONE

Aldborough Players are again set to battle the

winter blues its their own take on The Three
Musketeers (and DArtagnan) with performances
at Aldborough Community Centre from the 3rd
to the 6th February. Whilst not a traditional
pantomime, this will be a fun look at links
between Norfolk and the French royal family.
The script writer, and director, is James Green,
who lives locally and works a teaching assistant
at Aldborough School. James left college,
and, seeing a number of his friends migrate to
university, decided he needed new experiences
in his locality. He appeared in the Panto last
year and joined the Management committee for
the Community Centre. The Panto whetted his
appetite, setting him off upon writing this years
script, which will have a cast of 25, including a
number of young people from ten years upward,
It is very much a family affair with his dad,
Duncan, and sister Maisie on stage in the
production, and with his mum. Sharon having the
daunting task of fitting the cast with their period
costumes.
Tickets are on sale from the 4th January at the
Village Shop and Post Oce, from 5 to 7, half
price for children. Please come along and have

Special Events
Soup and Pudding Lunch Friday
15th January from 12noon
onwards....4 each person, rae
prizes, at Church Rooms opposite
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