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ISSUE 078 The

22nd January to 4th
February 2016

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Norfolk Removals NR11

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As part of their independent learning, German students at Paston

Sixth Form College were asked to produce posters, articles and
podcasts on a variety of different topics. The project was run as
a competition, and it was Year 12 student Harriet Bradnock who
handed in the winning contribution: a beautifully designed poster
advertising the German City of Cologne and its various tourist
attractions.
Impressed by the outstanding quality of the work (and knowing
that the student was heading to Germany to visit the Christmas
markets), Harriets teacher got in touch with the Tourist
Information Office of Cologne to ask them if they were willing to
sponsor a little prize, and indeed they were more than willing to
help. Having received a copy of the poster, they decided not only
to surprise Harriet with a small gift but also asked for the poster
to be published in Stadt Intern, Colognes magazine for the
citys employees and their families.
Harriet and her family visited Cologne over the Christmas period,
where Harriet was presented with a range of gifts relating to
Cologne from the Tourist Information Office.
Harriet said her family enjoyed the visit to Cologne, especially
the historic buildings, and meeting the local people who were
extremely friendly and welcoming.
Well done, Harriet!

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From The Editor

I think the weather is changing and

winter has arrived, if like me you
are trying to lose those Christmas
indulgence pounds the inclement
conditions do not encourage getting
outside and exercising but help is at
hand with Pauline our local Cambridge
Diet dietician see details on page... And Annamarie
with exercise classe see page
The truth is there is often temptation but even if we
only do two days of January 'dry' it is better than
none
How are your random acts of kindness being
received?
Keep smiling and although some will think you are a
few pence short of a shilling! Others will appreciate
your efforts, and you
will hopefully feel a
warm glow.
Enjoy your Crab TalesI

Enjoy Your Crab Tales

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Rail Enquiries................08457 484 950
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Drop off at: K Hardware, Church St. CROMER
Dear Editor,
Nearly there..junction at Felbrigg A148/
B1436
After over eight years of campaigning
by the Steps to Safety group,
acknowledgement of the need for a
roundabout at this important, frustrating
and dangerous junction has been made by
Norfolk County Council Highways Dept.
Their costing estimate is 552,000 but
they are unable to meet the entire costs
from their own funds and are seeking
help to cover the shortfall, which after
pledges received from local town and
parish councils, the district council
and the National Trust, is in the region
of 107,000.In order to safeguard the
monies committed by NNC, work needs to
start fairly soon.
During the past two years surveys
undertaken by the Steps team, both from
the public and local businesses, showed
overwhelming support for a roundabout at
this junction.

We are now seeking monetary pledges in

order to close the funding gap. We are not
asking for money at this stage but pledges
which will only be called in when the
project is ready to start. If you would like
to see a roundabout at this junction please
consider pledging now.
The easiest way is through our web site
www. felbriggroundabout.com which has
a lot of information on the project or to me
Sue.arnold@talktalk.net.
Please give this your URGENT
CONSIDERATION. If we are unable
to realise these additional funds there is
a real possibility the commitment from
NNC will be withdrawn.
Yours sincerely,
Sue Arnold
Chair of Steps to Safety Campaign
District Councillor for Roughton Ward
(Felbrigg, Roughton, Southrepps and
Thorpe Market)

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NNDC SERVICE GETS PRAISE.

Learning for Everyone praised for quality of advice

A North Norfolk District Council service which provides careers
advice and guidance on work opportunities for people in North
Norfolk has been accredited for the high quality of its work.
Learning
for
Everyone, based at Merchants Place in
Cromer
and
serving all communities in the district,
has received the
Matrix quality standard for information
advice
and
guidance services.
The service was assessed by experts, who described staff as
professional and empathetic and said they showed an
exceptional commitment to the support needs of every client to
succeed, achieve and progress. They also concluded Learning
for Everyone had demonstrated a high quality, responsive
service.
Cllr Nigel Dixon, Cabinet Member for Business and Economic
Development, said: Helping people boost skills, grow
businesses and improve their employability is crucial for an
effective, modern economy.
Learning for Everyone successfully allows people to tackle
these challenges and I am delighted the efforts of the service have
been recognised in this way.
Find out more about Learning for Everyone at www.l4enn.org.

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Hospital Friends Cup Dart

Competition
On November 8th 2015 at Bernies, East Runton, a Dart
Competition was held for the Cromer Community & Hospital
Friends, organised by Shirley Davies and Cindy Dennis who are
both Committee members of The Cromer Charity Dart League
and the Cromer Community & Hospital Friends.

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The format was Mens and Ladies Singles playing for two silver
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cups which were all sponsored by A G Brown Builders Ltd
(Woodrow family, Cromer). The cups were presented by Mary
Northway, Chairman, to Ladies winner, Cindy Dennis and runner
up Naomi Davies, Mens winner David Armishaw and runner up
Paul Terry.
Mary and Shirley thanked all who attended, the Sponsors,
Bernies for the excellent hot buffet they provided, all who gave
raffle prizes and Alex Hannah for publicity.
Following another successful Christmas raffle the Friends raised
over 7,000 in 2015. The Dart Competition will be added to the
ever growing list of annual fundraising events.
The next event will be dinner at the Constantia Restaurant, East
Runton on 18th March watch this space for further details!

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Pictured L-R David Armishaw (seated), Naomi Davies, Mary
Northway & Shirley Davies

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LETTERS ..CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3

Dear Editor,
On behalf of Cromer RNLI, i would like
to say thank you to everyone who attended
the Carol Evening sponsored by The
Grove Hotel in Cromer.
The evening began at 6pm and everyone
was made welcome by a warming drink
of mulled wine(or soft drink) and a warm
mince pie.
During the evening, several carols
were sung and they were linked by the
Christmas story readings from people
who are either active crew or have an
assocation with Cromer RNLI.
Just under 300 was raised to support the
valuable work undertaken by the RNLI.
Thank you to The Grove and in particular
Richard Graveling, for undertaking this
and supplying refreshments for all who
attended.
Audrey Smith - Volunteer Press Officer
Cromer RNLI

Dear Editor,
It is always on my list when I stay in
Cromer at our Holiday Home or with
friends to try to pick up the latest Crab
Tales.
We love Cromer and the surrounding area,
not only for its beauty and events such as
the Fireworks and Turning on of the Xmas
Lights, but also for its strong community
spirit.
I experienced this first hand over
Christmas when I lost my Iphone on
30 December, and despite a trawl of my
haunts that day failed to find it. All turned
out well when I found out it had been
found in Beach Road and the lady who
picked it up then took it to the Police.
Station in Holt Road.
She did not leave her details and I hope
that you may be able to publish, a sincere
"Thank You" in your publication.
Living in London, I think the chances of
this happening would be a lot smaller!
With all good wishes for 2016
Stephen Park

WHERE CAN I GET MY CRAB TALES?

ALBY Service Station, Alby Horse Shoes Inn

ALDBOROUGH Spar Shop AYLMERTON Service Station
AYLSHAM Aylsham Garden Centre, Budgens, Co-op,
BACTON Bacton Fish & Chip Shop.
BANNINGHAM The Crown Pub / Post Office
BEESTON REGIS 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 , N & P, Spar Cliff Rd, No 1 Fish & chip shop
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EAST RUNTON East Runton Cafe, East Runton Stores.
INGWORTH Church GIMINGHAM Heather Lee
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ITTERINGHAM Village Shop/ Withers Gallery
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SOUTHREPPS Mace Shop, Vernon Arms

SUSTEAD from Mrs Jubb, Pear Tree Cottage
THORPE MARKET Church
TRIMINGHAM Woodlands Park & Church Porch
TRUNCH Corner Shop
WEST BECKHAM Wheatsheaf Public House
WEST RUNTON Spar P.O shop

Dear Editor,
On behalf of the Rotary Club of Cromer
and Sheringham I would like to thank
the residents of Cromer for their kind
donations when we drove round Cromer
with our Christmas Sleigh on the Evenings
of Monday December 14th and Tuesday
15th December 2015
The total raised over the two nights was
524. There were no costs involved in
making the collections.
The money raised together with other
funds already accumulated will be donated
to our Presidents nominated Charity
Canaan House.
Roger M W Hill
Treasurer
The Rotary Club of Cromer and
Sheringham

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The first entry out of the hat wins !

ISSUE 076 WINNERS

Jessica Hopkins of Norwich spotted the crab in Bowen
Technique while David Bibby of North Repps found the cod
in Mikes animal feed on page 13

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The Old Chow

Rescue Home

Chow chows have been in Fenellas

family for many years, with her love
of the breed she has set up a rescue
service for older, sick and terminally
ill chow chows, it is run in East
Runton at the home of Fenella.
Seven years ago, she saved her first
chow and is now caring for the 27th
chow chow brought to her, MAYA
an 8 year old blind chow is receiving
twice daily an application of eye
ointment to help reduce the black
corneal pigmentation in her eyes.
This chow needs an operation to help
restore her sight to a world of light
and no longer darkness after being
totally blind for 5 years. Neglected in
her younger years, Fenella is hoping
with the help of the public, this
chows sight can be saved and she can
then be re-homed to a forever loving
family.
SCOOBY another rescue also resides
at The Old Chow Rescue Home.
Hes age 7 and has miraculously
managed to show superb recovery
from a severe skin condition resulting
from Calcinosis Cutis, he has
medicated weekly baths and is on a
specialised veterinary diet for life,
which is expensive, which also needs
to be funded.
Fenella also cares for a terminally
ill chow chow HEMMY hes age 11
and needs care and lots of love and
attention.
Three more chow chows are due into
the rescue home in the next 3 months
who will need to be cared for, nursed
and then once healthy, be re-homed to
families understanding this breed .
Some of the rescues brought to the
rescue home have been starved,
neglected, abandoned or flea ridden,
full of worms, maggot infested areas,
ear infections, septic gumsand bad
decaying teeth. Fenella has nursed
them all and then re-homed them to
wonderful families.
Anyone wishing to help by making
a donation please get in touch with
Fenella on07788885091
Clean towels, flat sheets, duvet covers
and close weave blankets are always
gratefully received, if any member of
the public has any to spare.
Please go and meet Fenella and some
of the chows who all enjoy pats and
cuddles they will be at Morrisons
Cromer on Sunday 31st January from
10.30 until 1.30.

PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN.

The account on PAYPAL is OldchowRESCUEnorfolk@yahoo.
co.uk
The account with Nat West in
Cromer FENELLAS CHOW
RESCUE account number 15050173, sort code 60-24-52.
Cheques made payable to Fenellas
Chow Rescue
Please state if donation is for
MAYA's op, or SCOOBYs food if
they so wish,
Fenellas Chow Rescue 07788885091
To Advertise in the MOST Popular Local
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The Crab Tales

Phone LIZ KING on: 01263 834 965
or Email us on: king495@btinternet.com

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Cromer and Wells benefit from

100,000 government grant
Coastal Revival Fund helps two
heritage sites in North Norfolk

A 100,000 government grant will help breathe new life into two
heritage sites in North Norfolk.
The Cromer West prom Art Deco block renovation and the Wells
Maltings Project have been awarded 50,000 each under the
national Coastal Revival Fund scheme.
The purpose of the Coastal Revival Fund is to help kick-start
the revival of at-risk heritage sites that have potential to create
opportunities for new businesses and jobs.
It seeks to support communities looking to unlock the economic
potential of those hard-to-tackle buildings, facilities and
amusements such as piers, lidos and proms.
The Cromer grant will be used by North Norfolk District Council
to support the renovation and rejuvenation of the Cromer West
promenade Art Deco chalet block. The block was severely
damaged in the storms which ravaged the North Norfolk coast in
December 2013.
The Wells grant will help the Wells Maltings Trust develop a
landmark heritage, arts and community project in the Grade
II former Maltings building in the centre of this rural, coastal
community.
The building will be transformed into a community space,
heritage and learning centre, auditorium, caf and central box
office and tourist information centre.
The Coastal Revival Fund money will pay to refurbish, repair and
reconfigure the existing Maltings building.
Cabinet Member for Assets Cllr John Rest said: Both the
Cromer and Wells projects support the local economy and help
create income for the community.
We appreciate the fact that both of these bids were successful
and look forward to the projects proceeding in the new year.
Becky Jefcoate, Wells Maltings Project Development Manager,
said: We are very excited to hear the good news about the
Coastal Revival Find, which will help us transform the Maltings
into a landmark visitor attraction next year for local people and
visitors to enjoy.

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NEED HELP REFURBISHING

YOUR DUCK ISLAND OR DOES
YOUR MOAT NEED CLEANING ?
Candidates sought for next
Youth Parliament elections
Norfolk County Council has started its search for the countys
next youth parliamentarians.
The council is looking for passionate 11 to 18-year-olds who
are keen to represent other young people on a local and national
stage.
It is hoped that 30- 40 people will stand for election, with nine
chosen by their peers to represent their electoral constituency.
Those winning in the county-wide elections will serve for
two years, working alongside other young people locally and
nationally, as well as liaising with county and district councillors
and their MP.
MYPs have a chance to:
Meet as a group once a month to discuss local campaigns;
Talk and consult with councillors and professionals over the
most important issues to young people;
Enhance their knowledge on the decisions being made about
young people in a relaxed, informal setting;
Attend regional Youth Parliament events in London;
Talk on radio stations and TV about the most important issues
for young people;
Comment on issues relevant to young people in the press;
Raise issues on behalf of other young people with MPs;
Attend the annual get together of MYPs from across the county
to debate important issues;
Debate within the House of Commons Chamber chaired by the
speaker, John Bercow MP.
The role of Norfolks MYPs is to find out the issues that affect
young people by using social media, talking to their peers and
visiting schools within their community.
James Joyce, Chairman of the Childrens Services Committee at
Norfolk County Council, said: Our youth parliamentarians have
done some tremendous work in recent years, campaigning on a
local and national stage.
They have shown great commitment and passion for the issues
affecting them and their peers and have been given the chance
to develop new skills, take part in once in a lifetime experiences
and, importantly, make a difference for Norfolk's children and
young people. I would urge any young people with an interest in
politics or campaigning to apply to be a candidate.
Youth parliament elections will take place from Monday, 14
March to Sunday, 20 March and Norfolk County Council is
hoping that more young people than ever will vote. In the last
elections, in 2014, more than 37,000 votes were cast, a record for
the county. This is believed to be one of the highest numbers in
any election in the youth parliaments history.
Kieren Buxton,17, MYP for Norwich South, said: "Being in
the Youth Parliament helped me to raise my confidence and
communication skills. Its also helped me to find a career path in
youth work."
Emily Fox, 16, MYP for Mid Norfolk, added: "Being an MYP
makes you so much more confident, you get to meet lots of
new people and the experiences you get are endless. Its really
enjoyable."
Jacob Rhodes, 13, MYP for South Norfolk, said: "The feeling
you get when youre standing up for young people is priceless.
This is an experience of a lifetime."
To stand for election, candidates need to fill in an application
form, available at www.norfolk.gov.uk/youthparliament. The
deadline is Monday, 15 February at 5pm.
For further information contact Ben Dunne, Consultation and
Involvement Officer, on 01603 495102 or email ben.dunne@
norfolk.gov.uk

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Paston Sixth Form College is

rated all good by Ofsted
Inspectors visited the College last month and published their
Report today, giving it an overall rating of good, as well as
good in all the individual aspects that are assessed: exam
results, teaching and learning, personal development, behaviour
and welfare, and leadership and management.The inspection
was based on the new, tougher inspection framework, which was
introduced in September 2015.
The Inspection found that, at Paston:
All learners are well behaved, motivated and have a positive
attitude to learning, in and outside of lessons.
They treat each other and their teachers with respect and value
greatly the high level of support and guidance provided by their
teachers.
Learners benefit from teachers high levels of specialist skills
and the passion they have for their subjects.
The quality of learners work is high and at times outstanding.
Learners make very good progress in their lessons;as a result a
high proportion of learners achieve their qualifications and their
target grades.
A high proportion secure places in higher education, including
at Russell Group universities, or gain employment when this is
their intention.
The Report suggested the College would be outstanding
were it not for the small number of students without GCSE
mathematics, where too few learners improve their GCSE
mathematics grade while at the college and also because not
enough learners, particularly those on academic programmes,
have sufficient access to work experience placements.
In fact, the College was already working to address these areas
with the appointment of a new GCSE mathematics specialist,
who has already hada significant impact on results, and a
collaboration with the careers specialist Beacon East to improve
students preparation for work.
Principal Kevin Grieve said:This is an extremely pleasing Report which reflects the excellent
results our students have achieved over an extended period of
time. I am very proud of all the hard work put in by students and
all the teaching and support staff at the College. I would also
like to thank parents for their contribution and the support from
everyone involved with the College. It is a great team effort.
He also commented that:
Ofsted have not only picked out areas of good and outstanding
practice but provided us with other guidance to get even better
in the future. We know we have a very good College here that
is at the heart of the community, helping students achieve high
grades and progressing on to great opportunities in HE and
employment.

The College is having an

Open Morning on Saturday 6
February 2016 from 10.00am
12.30pm. This will provide
students and parents with an
opportunity to find out more
and apply for September 2016.
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WALKING FOOTBALL
YOUVE SEEN IT ON TV... NOW
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Sports Clubs and Hubs funded by Sport England and run by
North Norfolk District Council is currently running classes in
your area. If you are not normally active then you may like to
try something new this year in Mundesley.Walking Football with
James every Tuesday morning at 10-00am at the Mugga on Golds
Park. This is a very friendly and social way to get fit and active
walking and playing football. Suitable for all abilities male and
female. So come along and join in the fun every Tuesday. The
cost is 10-00 for ten weeks so just 1-00 per session.
For more details contact Wyn 01263 516305 or 07795265671
email wyn.nurse@north-norfolk.gov.uk

Call us to see how we

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NOT
THE
SPOT
THE
CRAB,
CRAB.

The dedicated Trustees and Volunteers at

The North Norfolk Cats Lifeline Trust, at
Beeston Regis would like to wish all their
supporters a very happy New Year.
They have both young and more mature
cats looking for a loving home. You can
see some picturs by going on the facebook
page.
Putting Lucky owners and grateful cats
together is one of the joys of the Trust.
Some cats however have been so ill
treated and are so traumatised they cannot
be rehomed and will remain with us at
South Hollow.
If you are looking for a new companion
please telephone 01263 822560 and speak
to Mrs Rees to arrange a viewing.
If you feel you can help in other ways
please contact us, it is costly to give these
lovable and loving animals the complex
help they need so your help would be
greatly appreciated.

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CROMER OSTEOPATHS
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01603 736 238

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Practitioners

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I have recently been awarded a Fellowship of the Royal College of General

Practitioners (RCGP) and I wanted to share a little about this award and the role
of the RCGP with Crab Tales readers.
The College is the professional membership body and guardian of standards for
over 50,000 family doctors in the UK.
The aim of the College is to promote excellence in Primary Care:
1.
By supporting research in Primary Care; much of which is published in
the BJGP (British Journal of General Practice).
2.
By supporting education in Primary Care;virtually all of the course a GP
trainee undertakes is set and monitored by the RCGP. The assessments along the
way are a precursor to taking the Membership which is a hurdle which must be
crossed before qualifying as a GP. At this stage a GP can have MRCGP after their
name.
3.
By maintaining standards; the RCGP is a driving force in the quality
standards required by GPs for annual appraisal and5 yearly revalidation. Every
GP must have (and pass) an annual appraisal and every 5 years an extended
appraisal is performed which means he or she has been revalidated. Although
this may be a driver for improvement it has been unpopular for a variety of
reasons and many GPs have cited revalidation as a reason for retirement.
4.
By supporting and protecting the Profession of General Practice; at the
moment it could be argued that this is the main function of the RCGP. British
General Practice is under huge pressure from successive cuts in funding, changes
to the way in which care is delivered and from cuts to Social Care budgets. The
RCGP has been instrumental in delivering many projects to raise awareness of this
including the Put Patients Firstcampaign.
5.
By providing a base in London; the RCGP oce is in Euston Square and
has many meeting rooms and accommodation provided (at a cost) for members of
the College whether in London for business or pleasure.
A Fellowship is awarded to a GP on completion of a long application process
supported by a nominator and two seconders. The applicant has to demonstrate
that they have achieved something above and beyond normal general practice.
In my case I suspect it was all the work and research I have undergone in the eld
of Respiratory Medicine within Primary Care and helped by my role as a Clinical
Director for the East of England Respiratory Strategy.
I am honoured and thrilled to be able to put FRCGP after my name from
November 20th 2015.
Dr Daryl Freeman - MBChB, MRCGP, DRCOG, FRCGP
Mundesley Medical Centre

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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.

20 High Street
Cromer
Norfolk NR27 9HG

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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
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: 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

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

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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
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

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

AgeUK 4th Thurs 10am Drop in. Library t: 01692 402 482

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

North Walsham

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

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

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Special Events

JANUARY
The Cromer Society Extended
Lecture Course Wednesday 27
January 2016 10.30am
at The Cottage Louden Road,
Cromer
Deserted Settlements and
Ruined Churches in Norfolk
presented by Ian Groves
Thursday 18th February - 2.30pm
at the Community Centre North
Walsham.
Arthritis Care (North Walsham
Branch) - Demonstration and
entertainment by The Windmill
Handbell Ringers .
New members welcome.

Antingham Village
Hall
Quiz Night
29th January 2016
Fish and Chip Supper
7 per head
Raffle will be held

Volunteering
Open Morning in
Cromer

Voluntary Norfolk in conjunction

with Merchants Place will be holding
a Volunteering Open Morning on
Saturday 6th February, 10am to
1pm.
Could you spare a little time to help
reduce someone elses isolation or
loneliness? The North Norfolk Health
Volunteers scheme links volunteers
with people who would appreciate
some company and maybe a little help.
For those with a specific interest in
mental health issues, the Mental Health
Befriending Service offers a similar
opportunity for those who would like
to share their time and talents. Come
along and find out how you could make
a positive difference to both your life
and someone elses!
Merchants Place also hosts the North
Norfolk Volunteer Centre which
provides information and guidance
on a wide variety of opportunities in
the local area, so whether you have
a particular interest or passion, are
looking to gain some work experience
or would like to get more involved
in whats going on in North Norfolk,
come along and have a chat about your
interests and how you could put them
to good use in the community.
Its also an ideal opportunity to see
what Merchants Place Community
Resource and Learning Centre has
to offer. If youre a North Norfolk
resident, longstanding or recently
arrived, Merchants Place can help you
access advice, learning opportunities,
community groups, local events and
much more!
We also hire our rooms and office desk
space to local groups and businesses
which can be tailored to your needs.
Merchants` Place has now been
serving and supporting North Norfolk
community activity for almost 10
years, whilst Voluntary Norfolk
is the countys leading charity for
volunteering and volunteer support.
Come along to:
16 Church Street, Cromer NR27 9ES
T: 01263 519454 E: info@
merchantsplace.co.uk W: www.
merchantsplace.co.uk
and find out what services are available
and what is on offer.

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BY NOON
WEDS 27th January
To: king495@btinternet.com

FEBRUARY
The Cromer Society
Recorded Music
Section Wednesday 3 February
2016 at 7pm

Suffield Park Bowls Club, Station Road,

CromerViennese Soiree presented by
William Bestelink

Sunday 7 Feb Trimingham Table

Top Sale Pilgrim Shelter 0830 to
1pm Fresh local organic bread,
local craft, local jams, gifts,
children's books,secondhand books
20p Bric a brac and the best bacon
rolls for 1 in North Norfolk FREE
PARKING FREE ADMISSION
Liz 01263 834965
Saturday 13 Feb St Andrews
Church East Runton 10-12
noon CHOCOLATE COFFEE
MORNING Homemade cakes
raffle, Bric a brac and much more

To Submit Regular or Special Events in the

Crab Tales
PLEASE e-mail CONCISE copy
to : king495@btinternet.com
or
Drop into K. Hardware in Cromer
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To avoid any mistakes we will NOT

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Norfolk Local
Access Forum seeks
residents with
an interest in the
countryside
Norfolk's Local Access Forum is looking
for residents with an interest in the
countryside to join its current members.
The NLAF is an independent advisory
body, which discusses matters relating to
public access to land in Norfolk and how
it can be improved. This group advises
relevant public bodies, including the
County Council.
Applications are welcomed from a wide
variety of individuals, so that the forum
achieves a good balance of different
countryside related interests.
Current members of the forum include
walkers, cyclists, horse riders, carriage
drivers, owners and occupiers of land, as
well as representatives of the business
community, and heritage and nature
groups. There are also local authority
members.
Members are required to:
- Give their time on a voluntary basis.
- Demonstrate an enthusiastic and
energetic commitment to moving the
NLAF forward.
- Attend 4 meetings per year (January,
April, July and October).
- Be open to attending and representing
the Norfolk LAF at other meetings,
such as regional and national forums,
conferences or relevant site visits.
- Have knowledge of Norfolks
countryside, perhaps a specific
geographical area.
- Ideally understand wider countryside
access issues.
Those interested in applying can go to
the NLAF website (www.norfolk.gov.uk/
nlaf) to download an application pack, or
simply find out more details about the role.
Or to request a postal copy of the
application pack email nlaf@norfolk.
gov.uk or call Norfolk County Councils
Customer Services team on 0344 800
8020 and ask to speak to a member of the
Norfolk Trails team.
Applications close at 5pm on Friday
February 12.

Get Fit and Active In January

North Norfolk District Councils sports hubs and clubs has something youll enjoy this
January

Sessions underway this month include:

Walking Football at Mundesley 10am to 11am every Tuesday for men and
women

Walking Football at Horning Village Hall Playing Field every Friday from
9.30am to 10.30am

Walking Football at Worstead Village Hall Playing Field every Friday from
11.30am to 12.30pm

Tai Chi at Victory Swim and Fitness Centre North Walsham every Wednesday
9am to 10am

Seated exercise at Victory Swim and Fitness Centre North Walsham every
Thursday from 12.30pm to 1.30pm.

Yoga sessions will be held at Horning Village Hall every Friday from January 29
from 10am to 11am.
Cllr Becky Palmer North Norfolk District Council Cabinet Member for Leisure said:
The classes are for people of all fitness levels and are a great way to get out into the
community and meet people too. Id encourage everyone to get involved.
Just 30 minutes of exercise a day is beneficial to your health.
To book a session go online http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/north-norfolk-districtcouncil-8469674593 or call Wyn Nurse on 01263 516305.

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