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From The Editor

As our summer approaches us very slowly, we now tend to think of getting a tan and swimming somewhere in our sea. We also have to decide if we will be going to one, or more, of the events on the Cromer Pier, including of course the Pier Show itself. One of the perks of running a local paper is the invited to the opening night and when we have been running competitions for one of the Sunday shows getting tickets to see them. Once again, as you will see on Page 9, it is time to select the Carnival Royal Party. So who will be the Carnival Queen this year? With the exception of one year all the past Carnival Queens have been delightful girls who fitted into the whole Carnival set up very well, indeed. I gladly take my hat off to all of the former members of the Carnival Royal Party for doing such a great job representing the town of Cromer. As I do every year, I go along to the selection evening at the Cliftonville Hotel and always try to work out, who they are going to go for this year.

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It was heartening to receive such a positive response to my Pirate Radio article in issue 033 - not only in your letters page from as far afield as Sheffield and Nottingham but also, locally, in person. Thank you all. Can I prevail upon you once again to remind people of the film The Boat that Rocked being shown at Mundesley Village Cinema in the Coronation Hall, on Thursday 24th April (this week), please? See Page 16 for details. This film is a comedy spoof of the carefree life and times of pirate radio in the 60s, with much music, therefrom, to rekindle our memories. The showing of the film will be preceded by a live song set from Sharon Louise - the singer with the big voice and bigger personality. Sharon will be featuring songs of the time to put us in the mood for the film and magic trip back in time. The show commences at 7.30pm but be early, it could be a biggie! Incidentally, there is an exhibition about Radio Caroline and other offshore stations at Norwich Forum all week (commencing 21st April) with a talk by Keith Skues on, Wednesday 23rd, of his life as a DJ on Caroline in the 60s.

Dear Philip,

We, in Mundesley, seem to have started a trend! Remember, you read it here first! Kind Regards Micky Peters Trimingham

Dear Philip.
Walking through Mundesley Gold Park this afternoon as I was passing a group of about ten boys,aged between about nine to thirteen, playing football they stopped and invited me to join their game. They were all nicely spoken and we chatted for a few minutes about football. When one of the boys said lets get on with the game some of the boys extended their arms to shake hands with me and said: its been nice chatting with you. I have to say Philip that gesture really made my day. It was a delight to meet nicely spoken, well mannered boys, their parents can be justifiably proud of them. Yours sincerely. A delighted and encouraged, Wyndham Northam.

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Dear Editor,
Two new display cabinets have been donated to the RNLI in Cromer. Beryl and Bryan Mansell celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a party and asked family and friends to give donations to the RNLI instead of buying gifts. The Golden Wedding celebrations were held on the Southern Comfort boat from Horning. The happy couple invited 103 family, friends and neighbours to join them for the happy occasion and to help celebrate in style.

Dear Editor,

My husband Ron and I are both committed Christians and wanted to show in a positive way that not all Christians are Anti- Gay and we want the Gay community to know, that, God Loves Them Too!.

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With the European Parliamentary election taking place on Thursday 22nd May, the Local Returning Officer for Nth Norfolk is urging voters to make sure they are registered to vote in time. People are talking about the elections, but youll only be able to have your say on who represents you in the European Parliament if youre registered to vote by the deadline of Tuesday 6 May, said Sheila Oxtoby, Chief Executive of NNDC and Local Returning Officer for North Norfolk for the European Parliament election. Registering is quick and simple. All you have to do is visit : www.northnorfolk.org/elections & print off a registration form or call NNDC Electoral Services on: 516 046 or 516 317. Even if you think youre already registered, its really important to double check. Many people think they are automatically registered because they pay council tax, but this isnt true. If youre unsure, you can call your local authority to check.

The money raised has provided a display cabinet to hold a replica of the Cromer Wartime Lifeboat HF Bailey, which served at the Pier from 1935 to 1945 and was of course Henry Bloggs lifeboat. A unanimous decision was made to give proceeds to RNLI Cromer to fund an additional display cabinet to hold a replica model of RNLI Lester, the stations All Weather Lifeboat.

As we are in the run up to the time Christ died on the cross, this letter will help with our message of Gods love for all people. We held a party on 12th April, with friends who supported us in our views and were delighted to have the Mayor of Cromer, David Pritchard & Mayoress , Helen Pritchard, and also had a scarf over 30 metres long, that had been made by people from all over the world, by knitting squares of various colours .

The Ladies Lifeboat Guild Display Cabinet The cabinets are now on display in the main RNLI Cromer station at the end of the Pier.

Thank you for considering this local, private event for addition in your Crab Tales. Sincerely yours Lynn Roper

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county from the city of Norwich itself with its wonderful castle and cathedral, Elm Hill and the meandering River Wensum to the outlying towns and villages nestling in the furthest corners of Nelsons County.

Cromer looking in and looking out (above & below)

Taken from aircraft as varied as a Piper PA 28 & the Battle of Britain Memorial Flights Lancaster bomber, and even on scheduled airliners, these photographs cover Norfolk from the wild northern tip of the county including Holkham Bay and Hunstanton, travelling along the coast over the holiday havens of Great Yarmouth, Sheringham and Cromer to the Norfolk Broads and then inland to Norwich and stately homes such as Holkham Hall and Sandringham. This is a book that will delight anyone who has an interest in Norfolk and its landscape. (Far Left ) It is so easy to forget just how many beach huts there are at Wells and if you have not been to Holkham recently the photo (Above) shows just how large it is and the photo below is of a very lonely Happisburgh Lighthouse.

I am in no doubt that this is one of those books that would make a great gift to any fan of Norfolk. Go to their website (see front page). With over 150 pages of photographs, it is well worth the cost of 17.99. PK

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All the maps and bacon rolls were sold out within the first hour or so. All in all a great turn out, from locally home made marmalade, to you name it, it is there For Sale in one of at least 20 different locations around the village.

As we approached the village we could see at least a hundred groups, walking around with a bag or three attached to their arms. Having advertised this event in the Crab Tales, over a week before Liz King (Above) seems to have got this just right.

Dare I say as much. We did give the village a good deal on their advertising, bearing in mind that the monies raised will be going to their new village hall which is being planned for Trimingham. Even without a map to see where all the garage and yard sales were, it didnt take very long to spot the houses open for business in their back yards. You have to hand it to everyone involved it was a highly successful way to raise money for their new village hall. You have to hand it to the likes of Liz King and many others, the village is all very involved in all kinds of events to raise the money that is needed. I wish them well. PK

70 Years Of Being Together

Back in 1944, on April 8th Ronald & Kathleen Bultitude were married in Norwich. A mere 70 years ago and have enjoyed each others company ever since. Back then, Ronald was in the army, before he began to work for a number of years in the fruit and vegetable business as a wholesale fruit and vegetable salesman. These two retired to Mundesley in 1988 and have happily lived there ever since. When I asked how they had been able to stay so happily married for so long Kathleen simply said that it was due to getting over problems quickly and not brooding over them forever.

The couple have one daughter, and two grandchildren and one great grandson who is now around 14 years old. I asked Ronald & Kathleen if they had been out to celebrate their 70 years together. Kathleen said their daughter was organising something for them both at Easter. We do not know where we will be going out to as yet, but it will be fun.

I found these two such a delightful couple to meet, just a few days after the 8th of April. The couple received a card wishing them all the best from the Queen of England as well as a framed message ( Above left) from one of their neighbours in Fairfield Close. I wish them both many more happy years together. PK

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Cromer Carnival Royal Family

Friday 25th April

7.30pm: The Cliftonville Hotel, Cromer
Entrants must be 17 years old or over & live within Cromer, Suffield Park, Aldborough, Aylmerton, East & West Runton, Felbrigg, Hanworth, Northrepps, Overstrand, Roughton, Sidestrand, Sustead, Thorpe Market or Trimingham.

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30 Years Later

On Friday 4th April from 2.15pm onwards the Norwich & Peterborough in Cromer opened its doors to celebrate their 30th birthday in style. Hosted by the delightful Karen Chastney, the branch manager, who welcomed everyone with a coffee or tea and bits and other bobs of food to celebrate the 30 years since the Building Society has been in Cromer. Nearly everyone seemed to know each other and the chat began straight away before our local MP Norman Lamb turned up to cut the cake with Karen. As a customer, I have always enjoyed banking at the N&P, particularly with Karen, who is very thoughtful and considerate towards all her customers. I have to date never heard a bad word said of any one of the staff at this business in the town.

With a team of five full time and two part time staff, they seem to have got it just right. Norman Lamb MP turned up at around 2.45pm. and after chatting to everyone who was there, he cut the cake with Karen.

A very pleasant way to spend an hour at the bank in extremely good company. I wish everyone who works there yet another happy 30 years. I wonder, if I will be there then to write about their jolly years. PK

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Have you wanted to go to Mundesley Village Cinema film but like Cinders been in want of a carriage? Well now, thanks to Nth Norfolk Community Transport (NNCT), maybe you now can. Mundesley Village Cinema is delighted to be working with NNCT who are offering transport to people who do not have access to transport, or have disabilities that require a specially adapted vehicle . So if you would like to come to the next film 12 Years A Slave or need to arrange transport for a medical appointment, a trip shopping or some other journey, contact NNCT on: 01692 500 840 or nnct@btconnect.com . NNCT provides their flexible minibus service within the Nth Norfolk Area, covering villages from Stalham to Holt & down as far as Wroxham. So now every Cinderella & Cinder-fella may go to every Mundesley Village Cinema ball there is visit: www.mundesley.org/film

On Friday 18th April

The Crab & Lobster Festivals annual Art Trail & Seafood Trail was launched in Cromer and in Sheringham.

A newly formed collective of Cromer residents will kick-start its activities with a night of live music. The dancehall band the Sweetbeats will bring their joyful sounds to Cromer Community Centre, in aid of Cromer Skate Park campaign. Cromer Social Services is a group of Cromer residents with the aim of organising social events in the town while raising money for good causes at the same time. The Sweetbeats are an 8-piece dance hall band who bring colour, fun & style to their stage sets & snapper dapper outfits. They play rocksteady ska - but add a twist to every tune, nutty noises, an occasional frosting of dub, & hints of Motown, Northern Soul & Dancehall to sweeten the sound. Guests are invited to arrive for 8pm, when they can learn some original swing and jive dance moves, courtesy of Marlenes School of Dance. At 8.45pm the Sweetbeats take to the stage with a selection of original songs & classic grooves. DJs will perform in-between sets and the bar will be selling alcohol & soft drinks & cakes. Tickets cost 9 in advance from the Wet Dog surf shop on Tucker Street, or 10 on the door. Find out more about Cromer Social Services on their FaceBook page, or by following them on: Twitter: @CromerSocSer

On Friday 2nd May

The Scrumptious Seafood Trail features over 20 local cafes, restaurants, pubs and hotels. The Crab & Lobster Festival runs from 16th to 18th May and kicks off with a Concert at the Pier Pavilion Theatre on Friday 16th May. Hosted by Olly Day, The Sheringham Shantymen, La Grosse Erreur and Nigel Boy Sayer will be performing. Tickets for the concert are 7.50 and are on sale from the Pavilion Theatre box office on 01263 512 495. The Bootiful Boat Art Trail will remain in place until Friday 15th August when all Boats will be prepared for the annual Charity Auction on Sunday 24th August to coincide with the last weekend of Cromer Carnival.

Over 70 decorative boats have popped up in shop windows and in open spaces across Cromer, Sheringham and further afield as part of the Bootiful Boat Art Trail while local eateries will celebrate the Seafood Trail. The Festival Trail leaflet can be picked up in local tourist information centres. The Bootiful Boats, decorated by local artists, school-children, community groups and shops, have been adorned & transformed for people to choose their favourite to enter a prize draw. The Boats which will all be auctioned off to the highest bidder to raise funds for charity in the Festivals Charity Auction on August 24th. Broadland Chess Club teams have won two more cup competitions run by the Norfolk County Chess Association. At the end of March Broadland Swifts won the Rapid-play Handicap Cup Final with a 6 - 2 win against Kings Lynn Gold. Now their Broadland Bitterns side has won the Williamson Cup Final with a 3 - 1 win against Norfolk & Norwich. The Bitterns is Broadlands strongest team consisting of Gerald Moore, Ken McEwan, Roy Hughes and Henry Duncanson. Both finals were played at The Kings Head, Coltishall which has provided the Club with a very welcoming base throughout their 2013-2014 season. To conclude this successful season, Broadland Chess Club is running a Quick-play Chess Tournament on Saturday 24th May as part of this years Wide Sky Aylsham Festival & a Junior Congress (for children up to 16 years) at Aylsham High School on Saturday 14th June. From September this year the Broadland Chess Club will

Further information on the Boats, Seafood Trail or Opening Concert is available on: www.crabandlobsterfestival.co.uk. In 2013 an estimated 20,000 people enjoyed the Festival weekend and thousands more took part in the Festivals Lifebuoy Art Trail helping to extend the Tourist Season. Photographs by Dave Roberts. run their sessions Monday and Wednesday evening sessions in Coltishall and Friday evening sessions (for juniors) in Aylsham. To find out more about Broadland Chess Clubs activities visit: https://sites.google.com/site/roadlandchessclub/ or contact: Paul Badger on: 01603 737 572 or Jonathan Reeve on: 01263 733 744 Pictured Below: Top Boards. (From left to right) Benjamin Collinson (Norfolk & Norwich) prepares to play against Henry Duncanson (Broadland)

The First Beach Hut.... to take its stand.

Broadland Chess Club

Thanks to Annie for sending us this.

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Brownes Tea Room

Many will remember Aristrocrats Tea Room in Bond Street, Cromer, run for a number of years by Paul and Valarie Godfrey, who now live near Peterborough and nearer to their daughter and family. Back in December last year, after a few months trying to sell the place, they sold the house and business on to Robert and Christine Browne in January this year. After a great deal of hard work on this popular establishment, the new owners opened their doors on April 1st, after midday (avoiding being April fooled) and are now open six days a week from 8.30am till 4.30pm serving their wonderful & tasty meals. When asked what they were doing before, while living in Essex, Christine told me how she had over the last few years been busy looking after her elderly parents, and before doing that she was working in catering.

On Bond Street, Cromer

Opening Times Monday to Saturday: 8.30am to 4.30pm Our aim is to serve good quality home cooked food using locally sourced produce where possible with a warm friendly service. Choice of Full, Light & Veggie Breakfasts. Specials Board for Lunches of the day. Jacket Potatoes with fillings of your choice, Salad Garnish & Homemade Coleslaw. Sandwiches, Toasties & Baguettes. Bagels include Vegetarian & Vegan fillings. A Choice of Salads, all served with Fresh mixed Salad, Coleslaw & New Potatoes. Ploughmans with Salad Garnish, Pickles & Fresh Crusty White or Granary Bread. Childrens Portions at Half Price. Soup of the Day served with Crusty White or Granary Bread or a Crusty Roll. Daily Lunches include Vegetarian. Cream Tea. Afternoon Tea includes a selection of Sandwiches, Scones & Cakes. served from 2.30pm.

Meanwhile Robert has been working as a mobile welder, until they moved up to Norfolk in December last year. The couple have enjoyed staying in Cromer for at least 8 years, having owned a flat here before they bought this business. Christine and Robert have a son and daughter, their son is working in Walsham Abbey for Sainsburys, as a warehouse man and their daughter works for UK Power Network. I asked them why Cromer? Their response was very positive as they both had enjoyed being here over the eight years they had stayed in their flat and they really love the whole area. When this place came onto the Market we just had to move in and take the place on So what are they were going to doing with this lovely place? It is all about getting it right, not only for the local residents but also, of course, for all the visitors who come to Cromer, to

01263 512 320 enjoy the town and / or the great fare we have to offer them as well of course They are indeed a delightful couple and are both welcoming and friendly. That is what they are offering to their customers and I wish them all the very best for a successful future. PK

Sat 3rd, Sun 4th & Mon 5th May

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Over 90 Entries

Over 90 entries were received for the 2014 New Years Day Fireworks photography competition from across England. The judges included EDP Photographer Antony Kelly, fireworks committee members Jim Bond & Tony Shipp, Manager of Bennetts in Cromer Simon Morton, photographer David Morris and Cromer Major David Pritchard.

there is a great friendly atmosphere around town and an amazing display to finish things off.

First place (picture above) the winner of the adult category was Steve Hone from March in Cambridgeshire. Steves winning image will be transformed into the official event poster for 2015 and he also receives a Toshiba Tablet prize donated by electrical store Bennetts. Steve said: Im absolutely delighted! I was persuaded to enter the competition and left it to the last day, so to win is a massive boost. I come to Cromer fairly regular, more in the summer months though, as its nice to come for a wander and grab some fish n chips and just take in everything sitting on the pier. The summer events I try to get to, but the New Years Firework display is an absolute must,

Second place (picture above) went to last years winner Mark Bunning from Watton. Mark said: Wow fantastic news, I am looking forward to the next display already. Thank you to all the organisers for their hard work in the build up for such a superb event for all the family to enjoy. Well done to all involved. Third place (picture below) went to Robert Hubbard from Brandon in Suffolk

Fourth place (picture above) went to Michael Muscroft from Sprowston in Norwich. Michael said I am absolutely thrilled to have come 4th in this wonderful competition, knowing I was up against some great photographers and their shots only makes me feel more elated. The overall event, with its centenary celebration of red to represent the poppy has been fantastic and Im looking forward to this years. The Junior category first place in the 12-16 age category went to Tessa Gibson of Cromer who wins a Nexus tablet from Bennetts. The 11yrs & under first place was won by Sian Clarke from Cromer who wins a 4 Scroll tablet from Bennetts. Cromer Mayor, David Pritchard said: Congratulations to the winners and thanks to the judges for their time, also to the members of the Fireworks Committee along with all the volunteers who turn-up every New Years Day to help make the event such a success. All of the entries for the competition can be viewed on the events Facebook page: New Years Day Fireworks, Cromer.

Congratulations..

.......to all my friends and family who were born in the 1940s, 50s, and 60s First, we survived being born to mothers who smoked &/or drank Sherry while they carried us and lived in houses made of asbestos... They took aspirin, ate blue cheese, bread and dripping, raw egg products, loads of bacon and processed meat, tuna from a can, and didnt get tested for diabetes or cervical cancer. After that trauma, our baby cots were covered with bright coloured lead-based paints. We had no childproof lids on medicine bottles, doors or cabinets and when we rode our bikes, we had no helmets or shoes, not to mention, the risks we took hitchhiking. As children, we would ride in cars with no seat belts or air bags. We drank water from the garden hose and NOT from a bottle. Take away food was limited to fish & chips, no pizza shops, McDonalds , KFC, Subway or Nandos. Even though all the shops closed at 6.00pm and didnt open on a Sunday, somehow we didnt starve to death! We shared one soft drink with 4 friends, from one bottle and NO ONE actually died from this. We could collect old drink bottles and cash them in at the corner st ore and buy Toffees, Gobstoppers and Bubble Gum. We ate cupcakes, white bread & real butter, milk from the cow and drank soft drinks with sugar in it, but we werent overweight because...... We Were Always Outside Playing! We would leave home in the morning and play all day, as long as we were back when the streetlights came on. No one was able to reach us all day. And we were O..K. We would spend hours building our go-carts out of old prams and then ride down the hill, only to find out we forgot the brakes. We built tree houses and dens and played in river beds with matchbox cars.

We did not have Playstations, Nintendo Wii , X-boxes, no video games, no 999 channels on SKY, no video/dvd films, or colour TV, no mobile phones, no personal computers, no Internet or Internet chat rooms....... We Had Friends and we went outside and found them! We fell out of trees, got cut, broke bones and teeth and there were no Lawsuits from these accidents. Only girls had pierced ears! We ate worms and mud pies made from dirt, and the worms did not live in us forever. You could only buy Easter Eggs and Hot Cross Buns at Easter time.... We were given air guns and catapults for our 10th birthdays, We rode bikes or walked to a friends house and knocked on the door or rang the bell, or just yelled for them! Mum didnt have to go to work to help dad make ends meet because we didnt need to keep up with the Joness! Not everyone made the rugby/football/cricket/ netball team. Those who didnt had to learn to deal with disappointment. Imagine that!! Getting into the team was based on Merit Our teachers used to hit us with canes and gym shoes and throw the blackboard rubber at us if they thought we werent concentrating . We can string sentences together and spell and have proper conversations because of a good, solid three Rs education. Our parents would tell us to ask a stranger to help us cross the road. The idea of a parent bailing us out if we broke the law was unheard of. They actually sided with the law! Our parents didnt invent stupid names for their kids like Kiora and Blade and Ridge and Vanilla

We had freedom, failure, success and responsibility, and we learned How To Deal With It All ! And YOU are one of them!

Congratulations!

You might want to share this with others who have had the luck to grow up as kids, before the lawyers and the government regulated our lives for our own good. And while you are at it, forward it to your kids so they will know how brave their parents were. Thanks to David Thorne for this

Winners Of The Soul Legends Competition

All of the entries to the competition in Issue no: 033 of the Crab Tales had the correct answer to Who is known as The Queen of Soul, which is of course Aretha Franklin. The promoters of the show generously allotted us two pairs of tickets to the Soul Legends show at the Pier Pavilion Theatre in Cromer on Saturday May 3rd at 7.30pm The two Lucky Winners to have their names drawn out of the hat were: Caroline Catt, from Cromer & Julie Porter from Overstrand. There is still time to book your tickets to this Feel Good Show Of The Year Tickets are available at 22.00 each from the Pier Pavilion Box Office on: 01263 512 495 or visit: cromer-pier.com or: easytheatres.com

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It will take 2 years to bring our local ambulance trust up to a good standard, Norfolks top ambulance boss has claimed. The new Chief Executive of the East of England Ambulance Trust, Dr Anthony Marsh was outlining his plans at an Act on Ambulances meeting in Cromer earlier this month his first public speaking event since he took over the role in December. Dr Marsh told the audience that the average ambulance response time for North Norfolk had fallen from 27 mins for life-threatening emergencies to 18 mins over the first three months of 2014, which he said showed signs of progress. However there was still work to be done, with the campaigners latest statistics showing that in February this year only 35% of calls for the

district were being met within the 8 min. target well below the 75pc expectation of Trusts. The ambulance chief explained that his first goal was to ensure safety of both patients & staff by investing in new vehicles, additional home grown paramedic paramedics, and more ambulance hours which would then lead to improvements in response times. He was also critical of his predecessors attempts at rota redesigns, which had an over-reliance on Rapid Response Vehicles rather than Double Staffed Ambulances. He answered a variety of questions which included the crisis in A&E, long-term funding for the service, and contracts for private ambulances. Denise Burke, who chaired the meeting and is Labours Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for North Norfolk, said: Dr Marsh has set some clear priorities for turning around the trust and improving performance in North Norfolk. It will take time to recruit and train new staff and get more ambulances on the road but we welcome his ambitions. Act on Ambulances will monitor progress closely to ensure that North Norfolk gets the ambulance service it needs for its ageing population in remote rural/coastal areas and influx of tourists. Any local residents experiencing issues with the ambulance service can contact us for help in raising the matter with the trust. We have invited Dr Marsh back to North Norfolk in a years time to see what progress has been made. Photos: Dr Anthony Marsh, chief executive of the East of England Ambulance Service Trust, Denise Burke and Matt Broad, the trusts general manager for Norfolk.

Care UK are holding IMMEDIATE LOCAL INTERVIEWS for Community Care Workers. We are eager to speak to people who can work in Cromer and all surrounding areas. We require daytime, evening and weekend care workers that can drive and have their own vehicle. We have Full and Part-time vacancies available for those WITH or WITHOUT previous care experience. There are many benefits of working for one of the largest care providers in the UK including: Up to 28 days paid holiday (inc. bank holidays) Weekly pay and paid mileage Childcare vouchers Full, free ongoing training Free uniform Excellent career development opportunities

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When we visit our GP we are often unaware of just what goes on behind the scenes at a busy Practice. Being a regular user of our own local Practice not only for myself but for other members of my family I was pleased to be able to join the Patient Reference Group (PRG) at our surgery since it enabled me to understand more of how systems work within the NHS and also to give an input from the patients perspective on various issues relating to our Practice. We meet every three months to discuss matters ranging from surgery facilities and services, to helping compile Patient Questionnaires and also editing a regular Newsletter for patients. Matters under discussion recently have included patient record sharing, early dementia diagnosis, upgrading building facilities, the problem of missed appointments and use of the internet for booking appointments, etc. As you can see, a wide range of issues! We also have visiting speakers, sharing their expertise in matters linked to the provision of good health care in Norfolk.

I have been greatly impressed by just how much work is done by the Practice staff to ensure that things run smoothly, especially with all the new demands being made by what seem to be the never ending changes to NHS systems. As members of the PRG we are invited to attend conferences held by the North Norfolk Clinical Commissioning Group where we have learned more about the new structure within the NHS and have been able to contribute our opinions on important issues concerning local services. It is so easy to take our health service for granted and, perhaps, sometimes criticise the service we receive. I have certainly had my eyes opened since becoming a member of our PRG and have nothing but admiration for the commitment of our surgery team. If YOU feel you could contribute to your local Practice, why not enquire about joining your PRG. We have many older or retired people living in Nth Norfolk who do a great job and possibly make up the majority of PRG members it would be good to see more young representatives of the community become involved as well! Laraine Bingham Mundesley Medical Centre Patient Reference Group Member

Eleven People....
.....were hanging on a rope under a helicopter. Ten men and one woman. The rope was not strong enough to carry them all so they decided that one had to leave, because otherwise they were all going to fall. They werent able to choose that person, until the woman gave a very touching speech. She said that she would voluntarily let go of the rope because, as a woman she was used to giving up everything for her husband and kids or for men in general, and was used to always making sacrifices with little in return. As soon as she finished her speech, as she anticipated, all the men started clapping. Thanks to Ingrid Campbell for this.
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Special Events
APRIL

Soup & Pudding Lunch

Friday 25th April & Friday 30th May 12 midday on: Church Rooms opposite Coronation Hall, Mundesley Light Music & Raffle ~ 4.00

All proceeds to All Saints Church Funds.

Coronation Hall, Mundesley 26 Cromer Road Contact: Graham Parker on 07796 461 586

Friday 25th April 2pm: Pilgrim Shelter, Trimingham Craft Afternoon ~ All welcome come with your craft or just come & chat craft ideas. Cost 1.50 Further details June: 833 382 7.30-11pm : Buxton Village Hall A Night of Country Music ~ With Julie Dawn. Music from 8pm. Refreshments available. BYO Drinks. Entry on Door 5. Info: 01603 279 460 Saturday 26th April 9:30am: The Sackhouse, Wells Next-the-Sea. RYA First Aid Course ~ Learn vital First Aid skills for emergencies ashore or afloat! Course fee 95 includes RYA Certificate, St John First Aid Manual & refreshments. Spaces Limited, please book early to reserve your place on: 07789 526 176. email: bluelampafloat@gmail.com or visit: trainingafloat.com From 7am: New hall field, Coast Road Trimingham next to Woodlands Carboot Sale ~ Sellers from 7am. Sorry no caterers. Free parking for buyers. Pitches 5 Info: 834 965 7.30: Antingham Village Hall Musical Evening ~ 4 each on the door, includes refreshments. A raffle will also be held.

Sunday 27th April 2.30pm: Wensum Valley Hotel, Taverham Charity Concert ~ hosted by Royal British Legion Womens Section. The Marham Bluebirds Military Wives Choir, Dale Bullimore, Fiona Davies and Compere Mik Godfrey. For Tickets 7.50, contact : 734 115 or 01953 219 279. 3pm: Templewood, Frogshall, NR27 0LJ. Cromer Music Evenings ~ Pianist Kausikan Rajeshkumar. Bachs English Suite no. 5 in E minor, Beethovens Sonata in E major, Scriabins Sonata no. 2, op. 19 & the Barcarolle, op. 60 by Chopin. Tickets at the door at Templewood, Frogshall, NR270LJ. Info from: 579 400 7 for 7pm: Pilgrim Centre Trimingham Quiz Night ~ 1 pp. up to 4 in team. Prizes for 1st, 2nd & supporting teams Monday 28th April 1.45 - 4pm: Pilgrim Shelter, Trimingham Whist ~ 1.50 for play, raffle and tea & biscuits 7pm: Pilgrim Shelter, Trimingham Yoga ~ 5 Details from Linda 834 349 Wednesday 30th April 7- 9.30pm : Cromer Parish Hall (Doors open at 6.30pm) Annual Town Meeting ~ Welcome by Mayor of Cromer. Info about the switch off of street lighting after midnight. Guest Speakers: Brian Farrow, NNDC Cromers Sea Defences. Rik Martin, NRCC - Poorlands Trust. Questions to Councillors. Presentation of Grants. Cromer Honours Awards. Further info: 512 254. Thursday 1st May 1.30pm: Pilgrim Centre Trimingham Whist ~ 1.50 for play, raffle and tea & biscuits. Friday 2nd May 10am-noon : Thorpe Market Church Multiple Sclerosis Coffee Morning ~ refreshments, raffle, tombola, bric-a-brac & cake stalls. All welcome. 7.30 for 8pm:Briningham Village Hall (Holt-Guist Rd) Quiz Evening ~Teams of 4, 4 pp. Nibbles provided, Bar available Pre-bookings essential on :860 611. In aid of St. Maurice Church & Village Hall. Saturday 3rd May 9.30am - noon. Quaker Meeting House, N. Walsham Plant & Book Sale ~ Ample free parking. Light refreshments. An opportunity to look round the 18th Century Meeting House. 2 - 4pm: Overstrand Sports Ground. Overstrand Bowls Club ~ Open Afternoon. Residents of Overstrand & surrounding area are invited to a free taster session. Come along to have a go. Flat shoes with no heels must be worn. Bowls of various sizes available to use on the day. Further info from Keith Fathers on 579 730.

Saturday 3rd May 7.30 pm : St. Botolphs Church, Trunch The Ridgeway Quartet ~ Marion Garrett & Akiko Coulter Violin, Linda Clark Viola, Gavin Clements Violoncello. Haydn: Sunrise Quartet, Op 76/4, Mozart: Quartet in D minor, K 42,1Mendelssohn: Quartet in E-flat, Op 12. Admission by programme at the door. 9 (concs 7) The Bure Valley School, Hungate St. Aylsham Aylsham Christmas Lights Committee Presents ~ A Night of Fun for all the family with a Barn Dance & Ploughmans. Help raise money for Christmas lights. Tickets from J.B.Postle & Son & Jimmy Dale, Aylsham Town Square. 10, under 14s 4. (including Ploughmans Supper & Pudding). BYO drinks. Sat 3rd, Sun 4th & Mon 5th May 12noon -late: The Crown Inn, Trunch Beer Festival ~ 12 Real Ales. Music by the NIGHTROLLERS on Sunday from 6pm. Food available. Monday 5th May 10am - 4pm: Trunch Garage / Yard Sales ~ Maps showing locations in village will be available from Trunch Village Stores 11am - 3pm: Cromer Parish Church. Grand Plant Sale ~ Potted, rooted annuals and perennials. Home-made cakes & drinks. In aid of the Cromer Bells restoration project. 11am-5pm: Chestnut Farm. W. Beckham NR25 6NX Open Gardens ~ Visiting nurseries,light refreshments Ample field parking. weather permitting. Info: 822 241 1.30 - 4pm: Gimingham Village Hall May Fayre ~ Books, local honey, hand made cards, bric-a-brac, plants, home made cakes, childrens games, tombola, raffle, refreshments & BBQ. Spring Bonnet competition to be judged at 3:30pm. Come & meet Twinks the pony & Bentley the sheep. 1.30pm: Pilgrim Centre, Trimingham Whist ~ 1.50 per player, all welcome. 4 prizes Thursday 8th May 11am-5pm: Chestnut Farm. W. Beckham NR25 6NX Open Gardens ~ Visiting nurseries.light refreshments available. Ample field parking. weather permitting. Info: 822 241 1.30pm: Pilgrim Centre Trimingham Whist ~ 1.50 per player, all welcome. 4 prizes

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Friday 9th May 2-4pm: Pilgrim Centre Trimingham Craft Afternoon ~ all welcome come with your craft or just come & chat craft ideas. Cost 1.50 Further details June: 833 382 Saturday 10th May 9am - Midday: Nth Walsham community centre Table Top Sale ~ Book Tables 5 on: 01692 402 116. Organised by the North Walsham Players. 2 - 4pm: Erpingham Village Hall Table Top Sale ~ On behalf of Thwaite Church. Tombola & refreshments. To book a table at 5 ring Daphne Nichols on 761 704 7 for 7.30pm : Cromer Parish Hall Quiz Night ~ Max 6 per team. 2 pp. or 7pp. to include Fish & Chips. Book on 07775 830 907. Raising funds for Cromer Skate Park. Details www.cromerskatepark.co.uk. 7.30: Antingham Village Hall Quiz Night ~ 3 pp. on door includes refreshments. A raffle will also be held. 7.30pm for 8pm : Northrepps Village Hall Decoy Road band ~ 50s, 60s & country music. Buffet & raffle, all proceeds to Northrepps School. Advance tickets from Northrepps School 5. or 7 on the door. 9pm: Woodland Holiday Park, Trimingham Live To Love Another Day ~ Featuring Velvet Will Reynolds performing his latest CD single on sale in aid of E.Anglian Air Ambulance. Also Cliff As If, Claire Reynolds & Dance Attitude. Free Admission. Sat 10th & Sun 11th May 10am - 4pm: Suffield Park Bowls Club, Cromer. Bowls Club Open Days ~ We will supply the bowls for you to try, just wear some flat shoes, you will be really welcome. Its a great sport, nice gentle exercise ,and you may well become seriously addicted!! Club has good facilities,and runs many other events out of season. Your chance to make some new friends, so come on down, wed love to see you. Light refreshments will be available.

Car Boot Sales

From 8am - Wednesdays
Gold Park, Mundesley

All plumbing work, bathroom and kitchen installations undertaken, tap repairs, blocked drains, blocked toilets, overflowing cisterns, overflows, burst pipes, showers, immersion heaters, radiators, wall and floor tiling, guttering, new installations. Free quotations.

Pitches : 6. tel: 01263 722 103 Please NO food stalls. Until Sept 3rd ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

From 9am - noon Saturdays

Bodham Playing Field

( 24th May - 6th Sept ) Set up from 7 30am. tel: 01263 588 228 to book pitch at 5. All funds for playing field. Sorry no dogs. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

1st Sunday of Month - from 10am

Set up from 8.30am Pitches 5. Beverages on sale in newly renovated pavilion. Until Sunday 7th Sept Info from Hayley on: 07765 633 549 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Gresham Village Park

Saturdays 9am-3pm (weather permitting)

Canaan Christian Centre, 21 Holt Road, Sheringham. Supporting womens refuge rebuilding project in Hungary. Tel. 01263 478 372

Charity Garage Sale

THE WHITE HORSE

24 West Street Cromer 01263 512 275
The Best Pub in Town Stylish En-Suite rooms available. Free Wi. Lovely home-cooked meals available Tues - Sun Saturday 3rd May : 9pm Junk Store Raiders Saturday 10th May : 9pm Folk on the Pier - The Bounty Hounds Sunday 11th & 25th May : 8pm Grumpys World Famous FREE Quiz Saturday 24th May : 9pm Drop the Clutch Saturday 31st May : 9pm Pat Nearney & Danny Platton
Voted one of the Best Lunches in Cromer . Booking advisable

Friday 16th May 7pm : Baconsthorpe Village Hall Jumble Sale ~ various stalls, refreshments on sale. Raffle. Admission is FREE. Saturday 17th & Monday 19th May Sat 11am - 4pm & Mon 10am - 2pm Cromer Parish Hall. Great Book Sale ~ 10,000 books kindly donated by a Cromer couple who are retiring from their on-line book selling business and and have very generously offered their entire stock to the project. Home-made cakes and drinks. In aid of the Cromer Bells restoration project. Sunday 18th May 2.30-4.30pm: St. Mary Barningham Winter Church, Matlaske. NR11 7HY. Fundraising Concert ~ 3pm - 4pm : Vocality. A Nth Norfolk based vocal ensemble of 12 singers with a programme including Palestrina, Billy Joel, Mendelssohn & Madness. Refreshments & cakes available. Raffle. Parking available at Barningham Hall. All proceeds to the Friends of Aldborough Surgery.

Sunday Lunches ~ 12noon - 4pm Lunchtime Specials Tuesdays - Fridays ~ 12 - 2.30pm

Tuesday 13th May

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Aylsham
Bridge Club 7pm Fri 7.15pm t: 761 308 Broadland Junior Chess 8.30am term-time Sat. t: 735 740 https://sites.google.com/site/broadlandchessclubjuniors/ Country Market each Friday 8.50-noon Cricket Club indoor Sun 3-5pm t: 510 102 Evening WI 7.30pm 1st Thurs Town Hall. Extend Over 60s Exercise Fridays Jubilee Family Centre t: 01692 407 851 Farmers Market 9am-1pm 1st & 3rd Sat Market Place F.I.T. group 2nd & 4th Weds t: 731 177 Flower Club 2nd Wed 7.30pm Town Hall Fitness Yoga/Pilates Tues & Thurs Friendship Hall t: 01692 538 569 Gym Club Fri 5pm. High School t: 576 609 Inspired Gardeners group. 2nd Thurs 10.30 - noon. Methodist Church Hall. t:733 535. Lammas KC Lodge ROAB Tues 8.15pm Sutton School Of Dance, Mill Row. Monday Stall Parish Church 8.30-noon N. N. Mental Health Users & Carers Forum 2nd Weds Jubilee Centre 1- 3.30pm. Guest speakers. RBL (Womens) 1st Mon Salvation Army Hall t: 734 091 N.N. Speakers Club 7pm alt.Wed High School t: 01692 402 662 Scalextric Club Presto Park Weds 7.15pm. t: 01603 754 319 Quaker Meetings Sun 10.30am Peggs Yard Yoga Tues 7.30pm Peggs Yard. t: 732 426

All Phone tel nos. are code 01263, unless otherwise stated.
Bingo Sun & Wed 7.30pm Bernies Social Club East Runton N.N. Chess Club Fri 7.30pm. W. Runton Social Club t: 823 814 Philatelic Society 2nd Mon 7.30pm W. Runton Church Hall. Cromer & Sheringham Probus Club 12.30pm 1st Tues, Links Hotel t:824 306 Rotary Club Weds 6pm except 5th Weds Dormy House W.Runton, t: 578 194 Sequence Dancing Mon 7.30-10pm E. Runton Village Hall.t:01692 403 071 West Runton Scouts info : 712 288 West Runton Social Club Event details from t: 838 866 W.I. 2.15pm 2nd Wed. W. Runton Church Hall

Mundesley

Badminton Tues & Fri am: Coronation Hall. Tel:720 082 Bowls Pavilion Bingo: Sun 7.30pm, Whist Drive: Tues, Wed & Fri 1.45pm t: 721 815 Bounce & Rhyme for under 5s & parents/carers Tues 2.15-3.15pm Library t:720 702 Carpet Bowls Mon 1.30pm Coronation Hall t: 722 054 Community Choir Tues 7.30pm Methodist Church t: 722 022 Creative Writing Group 1st Fri 2.15-4.15pm Mundesley Library t:720 702 Free Church Sunday Services11am, 6.30pm Knit & Natter Tues 4-5pm Library t:720 702 Library Mon & Sat:10-1pm,Tues 2-5.30pm Fri 10-1pm & 2-6.30pm. Reading Group:2nd Mon.am. t: 720 702 Ladies Keep Fit (gentle) Thurs. 8- 9 pm. Church Rooms Luncheon Club for over 60s & disabled. Mon &Thurs 12-2pm Free Church t :721 984 MADRA t: 07734 689 978 Methodist Church Sun worship 10.30am RBL 4th Weds Haig Club. t: 722 238 RBL Womens 3rd Weds 1.45pm Coronation Hall t:721 021 Scrabble Club Fridays t: 720 659 Village Cinema 7.30pm Coronation Hall 2nd Tues Info: www.mundesley.org/film W.I. 2nd Mon 7pm Church Rooms t: 720 744 AgeUK 4th Thurs 10 - noon Drop in for info & advice. Library t: 01692 402 482 Animal Magic Dog Club t: Kathy 720 730 Bipolar Self Help Group 3rd Thurs 2pm Saddlers Shop t: 0854 434 9872 Charity Bingo Weds 8pm Community Centre. t: 01692 407 214 Chess Club 7.30 Mon. Orchard Garden Pub. All abilities. t: 01692 404 649 Extend Over 60s Exercise Mon. Methodist Church Hall t: 01692 407 851 Hockey Club Under 11s. Fri 5-6pm Sports Centre t: 01692 404 624 Lions Club 7.30pm 1st Mon. Community Centre. t: 01692 400 702 N.N. Speakers Club 7pm alt. Weds. High School t: Gillian :01692 650 250 Parkinson Support Group 2nd Tues 10:30am Sacred Heart Church Hall. t:01692 406 486 Quaker Meetings Sun 10.30am Meeting House, Mundesley Rd. near Swafield. RAFA 7.30pm First Tues. Bluebell Inn Reading 4 U 3rd Wed 9.45am St.Johns Hall t: 768 164 Short & Sweet book group 1-2pm Tues every 3weeks in the Library.All welcome. Info: t: 01692 402 482 Spiritualist Centre Sun: 6.30-8pm St Johns Ambulance Hall. All welcome The Wheel of Light 1st Thurs 7.30pm Orchard Gardens Pub. t: 721 484 Walsham Writers Group : www.walshamwritersgroup.com Weavers Morris Dancers Wed 7.45pm St Nicholas Room t: 01692 404 447 Beetle Drive 3rd Tues 7.30 pm St.Josephs Church Bridge The Morley. Duplicates Thurs 7pm Beginners Fri 2pm t: 822 087 Bounce & Rhyme under 5s & parents/carers.Tues 10.15 -10.45am at the Library. t: 822 874 CAB. YESU,Thurs 10-2pm t: 01692 402 570 Chess All ages & abilities t: 01692 404 649 English Country Dancing Mons 7.30pm Methodist Church Hall t: 01692 404 447 Evening W.I. 2nd Mon. St. Josephs Church Hall t: 823 889 Flower Club 1st Thurs 7pm St.Andrews Church t: 825 059 Gingerbread Fri pm. Friends Meeting Hse t: 0785 9364 702 Harry Upcher Lodge ROAB Mon 8.15pm Tyneside Club. Hearing Aid Clinic 10-12pm 1st Mon. Age Concern. Ladies Fellowship 7.30pm 2nd Tues Salvation Army. Lip reading classes Thurs 1.30 - 3.30pm Health Centre t: 0344 800 8002 MS meetings 7-9pm 1st & 3rd Wed. Robin Hood Pub, t: 823 392 Morris Dancing. Oddfellows Hall. Weds 7.30pm t: 837 693 N.Norfolk Model Group 8pm last Fri St Johns Hall t: 514 059 Old Shannocks 2.15pm last Wed Community Rooms. Quaker Meetings Sun 10.30am Cremer St. R.A.F.A. 4th Tues of month. t: 837 229 Saturday Super Sale First Sat 9-11am. Salvation Army Hall. Sheringham & Cromer Lions Club 2nd & 4th Tues. The Morley Club. t: 821 276 Sheringham Singers Ladies Choir Tues 2-4pm Friends Meeting Hse, Cremer St. t: 768 126 Sheringham Voyager 2pm 1st & 3rd Thurs Community Centre t: 01692 500 550 Sheringham Youth Choir 11-18yrs.Weds 7pm (term time) Baptist Church

The Runtons

Trimingham

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

Elsewhere:

North Walsham

Cromer

Age Concern Fri 10am The Cottage. Aqua Therapy Classes Mon 11-12am Wed 7-8pm Country Club t: 501 914 Air Training Corps. 7pm Mon & Thurs, High School t: 515 452 Baptist Church 1st & 3rd Sat Coffee morning t: 576 524 Bridge (Duplicate) Mon 7pm t: 822 778 C.A.B. Appointments: t : 01692 405 847 Chesterfield Hall Mon 10am Parent & Toddlers. Sun 11.45am Family Service & Childrens Club Christian Fellowship Sun 10.30am former Gospel Hall t: 838 180 Cromer Orchestra meets 7-9pm The Belfry Arts Centre. Overstrand. t: 511 600 Cromer Forum 1st Tues 7.30pm Methodist Church New Hall t: 515138 Diabetes UK 4thThurs 7.30pm Methodist Church Hall. t: 01692 405 492 Elderberries Badminton 3-5pm Mon & Fri Cromer sports hall. t: 761 142 Elderberries Short Mat Bowls 3-5pm Mon & Fri Cromer sports hall. t: 511 246 Flower Club 7.30pm 3rd Mon Junior School. t: 513 408 Folk Dance Club 7.30pm Tues Community Hall t: 578 224 Garden Society 7.30pm 2nd Weds Community Hall t: 514 399 Hockey Club Mon under16s & under13s 6.30pm Adults 7.15pm Sports Centre Korean Martial Arts t: 07765 282 981 Lip reading classes Thurs 10 - 12noon Methodist Church Rooms t: 0344 800 8002. NHS Retirement Fellowship 3rd Weds 2.30-4pm Cromer Hospital. t: 510 002 N & N Assoc.for Blind 9.30-1pm Tues Merchants Place. N.N. Mencap Society Thurs 1pm Merchants Pl. t: 578 116 Parkinsons Disease Society 10.30am 2nd Wed of month St. John Hall, Bond St. R.E.M.E. 2pm. 1st Wed Halsey Hse t: 512 450 RBL 2pm 1st Wed. The Cottage t:510 146 RBL Womens Section 2.30pm 1st Thurs Royal Naval Assoc. t:720 107 or email: kebb39@yahoo.co.uk for info ROAB Wed 8.15pm The Cottage. Sing for Joy Singing Group Thurs 10am. Community Centre. t: 570 117 St John Ambulance Adults Tues 7.30pm Cadets Tues 5.45pm St John Hall, Bond St. Sea Scouts Overstrand Rd info t: 514 562 Tabletop/Craft Sale 9am-3pm St.John Hall, Bond St. Last Fri.of month t: 649 441 Taekwondo Sports Centre. t: 711 824 Tennis Club Sun, Weds & Fri t:513 741 The One Oclock Club over 60s.1-2pm Thurs. Barkers Herne. W.I. 2nd Thurs 2 pm, Garden St.

Sheringham

Antingham & Southrepps Playgroup t: 834 148 Badminton Thurs. Gresham Village Hall t: 07917 596 797 Beachcombers Dining Club 1st Mon 7pm: The Feathers Hotel, Holt. Speakers alt months. t: Hazel 838 566 Cash Bingo Tues 8pm Aldborough community centre. Cantamus Choir 7.30pm Thurs. Southrepps Church. t: 07785 782 498. Crazee Kidz Club 7pm 2nd & 4th Fri. term time. Roughton Village Hall 7-16yrs. t:768 138 Cromer & Sheringham Brass Band 7.45pm Thurs Upper Sheringham Village Hall t:733 638 Cromer Air Rifle Club 9am -noon Sundays Near Sheringham. t: 570 223 Extend exercise for over 60s Mon 2.30pm Northrepps Village Hall t:768 159 Farmers Market 1st Sun 9.30am - 12.30pm Aldborough Community Hall t: 768 766 Fit Together Health Walks Info 07766 259 999 Fit Together Tea Dance Tues 2-4pm Briston Copeman Centre - 2 Info: 07766 259 999 Greenfingers Gardening Club 7.30pm 1st Thurs Jubilee Hall, Banningham t: 761 620 Gym Club Thurs 5-8pm Northrepps Village Hall t: 576 609 Knapton Ladies Club 3rd Mon 7.30pm Village Hall t:720 908. 1st Tues Womens Own Methodist Church t: 721 439 MS Group Mon 10-2pm Southrepps Village Hall t: 823 392 Nordic Walking Tues & Thurs 11am t: 07825 773 368 Norfolk Submariners 1st Wed 12noon Kings Head, Horsham St Faith t: 511 758 N. Walsham Cage Bird Club 8pm 3rd Tues Felmingham Village Hall. t: 01692 404 750 Northrepps Pre-School Mon-Fri Term-time t:579 396 Northrepps R.B.L. 1st Mon. 2nd.Mon. BHs. 7.30pm. Northrepps Cottage t: 579 633. NN Amateur Radio Group Wed & Thur 10-4 Muckleburgh t: 821 936 Nth Norfolk Model Engineering Club 1st Fri 7.30pm High Kelling Social Centre Prize Bingo 7.30pm 1st & 3rd Fri Gimingham Village Hall Roughton Under 5s Playgroup t: 07553 456 083 Rubys Prize Bingo. 1st Sat of month 7.30pm. Lower Southrepps Social Club Seniors Swimming Club Mon & Weds am, Fri pm. Greshams Swimming Pool, Holt. t: 711 123 Suffield Park Bowls Club. Whist Drives Tues 2.15pm. Fri twice monthly 7.30pm. Traditional Catholic Latin Mass 4th. Sun 5.30pm Mission Rooms Horsham St. Faiths (opp. Parish Church) t: 01603 788 873 Trunch Bumbles Pre-school t: 720 931 Trunch Friends 2nd Tues 2pm Trunch Village Hall t:721 570 Trunch Methodist Church 1st Sat 10am - noon. Coffee Morning. Stalls Cakes t: 720 145 Weybourne Folk Club 3rd Sun 3-6pm Maltings Hotel, Weybourne.t:588 781

Overstrand

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

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