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Despite the rain and cold wind, this years Ingworth Trosh was a great success & enjoyed by all. I am always impressed by the abilities of our local ploughmen, with their elderly tractors and their two furrow ploughs. There is no formal competition as such, but one can see that they are all quite naturally in competition with each other, whether they are on a large 4 wheel drive or on a basic grey Ferguson, their furrows are all pretty good. I tried my hand at ploughing once...

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From The Editor

I have to say that I always enjoy spending time at the Ingworth Trosh, despite the weather on Sunday 15th September. Since many townies have much to learn from the farming community, it could also be suggested that so do the rural community from us. I have to say that as a farmers son from New Zealand, all those years ago now, I really still have little idea how farming works, in this fair land of plenty. As the Ingworth Trosh is an annual event, I suggest that everyone pops along to next years Trosh, to find out from those jolly farmers what they do, down on their farms. As for the weather presently, I am getting fed up with this cold and damp weather, so early this year. Both Lis and I enjoyed the NNDC Greenbuild at Felbrigg this year as we always have. See Page 8 It is one of those events we go to with me saying: When am I going to get some hens for the garden? Next year is always my sad and silly answer. The annual Knapton Village Fete was also held on September 8th, and was a great afternoon to go along to and enjoy.(See Page 12) I dont know whether you have all planned what you are doing this Christmas, but we are currently looking at flying out to New York and once again travelling across the USA by train.

I did this trip with my mum, one summer a few years ago and can highly recommend this journey from coast to coast and Lis has been looking forward to doing it ever since as we can only get away together for more than a week, during our Christmas break from the paper. As it is well priced and is a highly interesting way to see the USA. Do have a look online: www.man in seat 61 I would like to thank all the letter writers in this issue and agree their comments.

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Dear Editor,
I just wanted to say a big thank you for making a little boy very happy! Tommy entered your competition to spot the crab, he found them all himself, he even completed his entry without any help (not bad for a 6 year old! )

gently by telling him that it was very unlikely he had won as we would have heard by now. He was quite upset and I had to agree that we would go to Splash ourselves sometime. When we arrived home, there it was a letter addressed to Tommy informing him he had won, I have never seen him so excited, he was over the moon ! I thought I would send you a picture so you can see how happy he is. Thanks once again Wendy Bird (Tommys mum)

Dear Philip & Lis,

Just to let you know we visited Huckleberries on Saturday morning ref. the Spot the Cod . The tea, accompanied with an excellent selection of appetising cakes was most appreciated. The staff were pleasant and obliging, and we feel that you have made a good choice of tearoom for your prize. We will soon be returning to our home in Cambridgeshire, but we are looking forward to reading the Crab Tales again next summer. Kind regards, David and Carol Lorraine From Editor: Running this competition is always a pleasure, particularly when we get such lovely responses such as your son Tommys entry, so beautifully written. PK

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He posted his very important letter almost three weeks ago and when he came home from school he would ask if there had been any post for him. This went on daily for the first week, then he didnt mention it until today while having his tea at his Grannys, I tried to let him down

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Dear Mr Keddell
In reference to your comments in the last edition of the Crab Tales. I am one of the instructors in the Driving School cars that were cruising down the High Street during the Cromer carnival parade and I find your article extremely rude and potentially harmful to a local business that is run by local people. Before publishing such an article I suggest you should have checked some facts first, firstly I donated the best part of 35 personally during the day, as I am sure, the other 2 instructors did, which is probably 34 more than the estimated 20,000 people that attended did. Secondly, you should also know that we do our best to support local charities, as you yourself will know because you took our picture and did a small article after we sponsored a hole at a recent charity golf day and auction at Mundesley golf club and thirdly every single float in the parade has a buisness attached to it and they also have a section for trade and businesss to promote themselves. Our business has been working with local people for years and for you to suggest we are doing something underhand by promoting ourselves is wrong. I hope you do the correct thing by printing an apology in the next issue. Chris Posthumus In Response from the Editor: I was naturally unaware of your donating some 35 to the Cromer VEO, for which I apologise. I do however believe that commercial ventures should be welcome to take part in the parade and anything to do with the carnival parade in Cromer. But I do feel they should make their floats look fun & jolly. PK

Also that someone who came on holiday in Mundesley should send a picture to their local paper, then to have someone from that area bring it back to their own local paper. What fun. Regards Nigel Holmes Mundesley The text reads:

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MARITIME museums are a little thin on the ground especially this one! Were lucky to have the biggest in the world here in Greenwich. The vast National Maritime Museum has more than 2million items over several floors and even has the new Sammy Ofer wing! The Mundesley Maritime Museum in Norfolk is a little smaller. Once a Coastguard lookout station - on the site of a Napoleonic tower - it became a museum in 1995. Greenwich Visitor reader Ciara Clark Fitzpatrick spotted it on holiday in Norfolk last month. It looks so cute, she told us. Its a lot smaller than the one in Greenwich, but at least its by the sea! Heres me with the paper. Thanks, Ciara! Glad you take a copy of our paper everywhere. Readers have taken our paper all around the world - from Everest to Greenwich Village; Ghana to Moscow. We love to help spread the word about this fabulous part of southeast - London.

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A few days after receiving this e-mail from Nigel Holmes, the following letter was put through the door in Cromer with a copy of The Greenwich Times. Many thanks to both Nigel Holmes and to Christine Joyce.

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I picked this paper up in Greenwich on the 11th September and wondered if the people in Mundesley would like to see it. I have always enjoyed your publications and wondered if this would be of interest. Yours Sincerely, Christine Joyce, Cromer

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I thought the saga of the flower beds on Mundesley sea front would have ended by now - apparently not. I rather like the idea put forward by one of your correspondents (Issue 020) Next summer I expect to see a thriving market garden on The Green, with Mr Holmes working very hard supplying us all with runner beans, carrots & tomatoes - at a small cost of course. In amongst the vegetables no doubt some weeds will appear and quite possibly some BRITISH wild flowers. Regards, from an utterly boring and old fashioned Mundesley resident.

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Mr and Mrs Sid and Janet Redgrove, who live in Beach Close, Mundesley, just a few yards from the Maritime Museum, travelled all the way to London for a holiday in Greenwich and in their hotel room was the recent issue of the Greenwich Times with an article about the Mundesley Museum on page 3. I think it is fascinating that they went all that way only to have find a picture of their own local landmark in the local paper down there. May I take this opportunity of thanking all who supported this years Cromer Carnival & Childrens Weeks. The sunny weather ensured that we were able to complete the full programme and the aerial displays. After not getting the Red Arrows, I have heard only positive comments about both the Blades and the Wildcats. The Carnival Week was well attended as were the Childrens Weeks, on behalf of all these a big Thank you, to Libby & Tony.

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..but I can safely say that I am not any good at all with this kind of art. This annual event held on Sunday Sept. 15th in aid of the local churches surrounding Ingworth was enjoyed by everyone who turns out, townies are most welcome. Yes, there is always a difference, between us townies and the country folk who know how it is all done, a great deal better than the likes of myself who many years ago worked on Kiwi & Australian farms as a young man. I have to say it is events like this one held every year that give us, town dwellers, an idea of what is going on down on the farm.

After a healthy lunch, with a cup of tea, I watched more ploughing and the threshing machines onhand, powered by either a Field Marshall single cylinder tractor or a steam engine tractor.

I am sorry that I had to leave before the dog competition started, but the lady above right seemed to have it all very well organised with prizes for all types and kinds of dogs. On Left: Alan Witcham, who is one of the organisers of this event. When I asked him how the day was going he replied: Despite the poor weather, we are getting a regular turn out of good folk enjoying themselves. They do keep coming every year which is a good thing.

I left Alan so he could go over to enter his dog into the first class Best Bitch. As a local farmer, his dog looked very likely to win this class. The array of both people and their old and loved farm machinery was well worth spending time to watch them working and chatting about this & that. I can highly recommend any and everyone to go to this local event next year if you missed it this time around. This event is always a very mixed bag. PK

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More Than Cheap Compost Available

Once again, the NNDC Greenbuild event at Felbrigg Hall was a successful couple of days for all those good folk who turned out on the 7th & 8th of September. We turned up on the Sunday and spent two informative hours there. We both liked the artwork of Jessica Coans (Below)

With a decent size garden surrounding our house, it really is time, for us to keep our own chickens, so I keep looking at them. Maybe next year. This well organised annual event includes plenty of things for children to do, such as this young lady, Caitlin Reed (Below Left) who was was able to make herself a bird box with a little help from one of the NNDC good people on hand.

These two days, are always enjoyed by all those who are interested in doing their bit to lead a green and more environmentally friendly lifestyle. My only question is why are most of these environmentally friendly improvement to our lives always so costly, even with the grants available to help us out. Alongside an array of solar powered cars on display (See Below) and a variety of electric bikes, there were numerous options, well worth considering. Having some years ago tried one of these bikes out from the Mobility Centre in Cromer there is certainly a lot to be said in their favour. This Renualt electric car with two seats, one behind the other, looks a great machine with a range of some 60 miles per charge and was well worth a closer look. As was everything we looked over during the time we were there. As well as getting myself a green T shirt for just 25p, we bought ourselves a FRESH POD, from the lady (below centre) so that our fruit & veg will keep fresh for much longer. They really do seem to work very well. Having shelled out the princely sum of One pound, we took home three bags of compost, as did everyone else who turned up to this interesting and informative event. Thanks to everyone who was involved in this success event. See you all next year. PK

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Hand in your Entry, with your name & where you found the cod and the page number please, to: K. Hardware in Cromer, or post it to: The CRABTALES 30 West St. Cromer. NR27 9DS before the next issue comes out. The first entry out of the hat wins !

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Congratulations to Ann & Paul Greenizan, from Trowse, who found the Cod on page 2 in Jones the Sweeps advert and to Tommy Smith, aged 6, from Felmingham, who spotted the Crab on Page 9 in Lily Bs advertisent.

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Thanks To Hilary Cox

Cromer played host to the commemoration, this year, of the Battle Of Britain on Monday September 9th. Held outside the entrance to the Pier, the event was highly successful and as well as our local County Councillor & Chair of Norfolk County Council, Hilary Cox (Below) inspecting the servicemen from RAF Marham, with Wing Commander Neil Tomlin, there was a fly past of a Spitfire (Left) which, as always, reminds people of what the Battle was all about.

Jason Bell the Cromer Town Crier (On Left) was on hand to direct everyone up to Cromer Church for the service that followed this. Sadly I was unable to get to this event, but I am very grateful to Paul Damen, who took these photographs for us. Thank you Paul. This event will, hopefully, continue to remind us all of the horror of going into any war.

With my late father having flown as a Consair pilot, in the Pacific war and my late step father having been a Spitfire pilot, in North Africa, I am reminded by such events of the importance of the Airforce in winning these wars.
PK

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The Tesla Model S is a nearly perfect car, according to Consumer Reports, with the only issue being its need to recharge, which could be a problem, on long-distance trips. CNNMoney Consumer Reports is calling the Tesla Model S, the best car it has ever tested. The Model S, an all-electric plug-in car, earned a score of 99 out of a possible 100 in the magazines tests. The score would have been higher, but for the fact that this all-electric car needs to stop and recharge during extremely long-distance drives. If it could recharge in any gas station in three minutes, this car would score about 110, said Jake Fisher, head of auto testing for Consumer Reports. Fisher called the cars performance in the magazines performance tests: off the charts. The Model S has driving range of around 300 miles. A full charge takes about one hour and Tesla is setting up a network of superchargers across the UK next year. The car has already won awards from magazines like Motor Trend & Automobile, but Consumer Reports is widely regarded as being the most influential magazine among car buyers. Consumer Reports, published by the non-profit group Consumers Union, purchases all the

cars it tests and does not accept paid ads. The score of 99 means the Tesla (TSLA) Model S, a sedan that can seat as many as 7 people, performed as well as, or better than any automobile the magazine has ever tested. This score is not unprecedented - most recently, it was earned by the Lexus LS460 in 2009 - but no car, at any price, has ever scored higher. Prices for the Model S start at about 82,400. The Model S tied for the quietest vehicle the magazine has ever tested and was among the most energy-efficient and had excellent scores for acceleration, braking and ride quality. Industry analysts have credited the quality of the Model S, in part, with Teslas early success in an industry that has not been kind to start-ups. Just recently electric car maker Coda Automotive went under and plug-in car maker Fisker is near its demise. Tesla had previously stated a goal of selling 20,000 Model S cars this year and has now raised that goal. The question remains whether the car will continue to sell well in the long term, said an industry analyst with Car Concepts in California. A lot of that will depend on the longer-term dependability of its battery technology. All kinds of cars have complexities, the analyst said.

Everything has to work for a very long period of time. To maintain its momentum, Tesla will need to move beyond this car, said Ed Kim, an analyst with the auto marketing consulting firm AutoPacific. Ultimately, Teslas going to have to transition from building six-figure cars for bleeding-edge early adopters to making a car for a more general audience, Kim said. Right-hand drive versions are only arriving in the UK next year, but left hand drive ones are available right now said Auto Express. They are not cheap, but you do get a lot for your money. Nor are they slow as 0-60mph can take just 4.2 seconds, which is very good for a silent electric car. This car could be the one that people really start thinking seriously about changing to going electric. PK

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Steve and Caroline and their three children Josh, Amy and Hannah have lived in West Runton for 18 years. I know Caroline from her many years at the N&P Building Society in Cromer. Last year, they decided to take the plunge into being self employed by starting up a Domestic appliance repair business, specializing in Fisher & Paykel and Miele. Steve has been in the domestic appliance industry for over 20 years, so he is using all his knowledge and experience gained from working for himself. Steve says: We really love working together as a team (obviously Carolines the boss) offering customers a fast reliable service. They specialize in Fisher & Paykel and Miele

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machines which are more expensive than some but in their opinion, they last a lot longer. Steve says: I go out to machines that are nearly 20 years old, so you might have to spend a bit more initially but you get your moneys worth out of them Steve has a vast amount of experience starting many years ago with Hoover then moving to MFI and eventually ending up with Miele....

Caroline says: Steve is so lovely with customers he is really helpful and genuine, and knows what he is talking about as far as repairs go, I sometimes get customers calling me after he has left to say what a good engineer he is, I am very proud of him. They all enjoy holidays and spend any spare time on the beach windsurfing and kyacking off West Runton.

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Knapton Village Fete

This is an event that Lis and I always enjoy and even if we do not win any of the silly prizes that can be acquired at any of the numerous competitions, we always end up by finding several good books for just a few pounds. This year the Fete took place on Sunday 8th September 8th, it is always good fun, with loads of old fashioned games to play. One young lady who was enjoying the afternoon was (On Left) Emily Cunningham pushing her dog Molly around in a push chair.

After the event had been officially opened by The Rt Hon The Baroness of Northwold Gillian Shepherd, the fun began. A book about the History of Knapton was being sold on one the stalls which included a forward by Gillian Shepherd,

who once lived in the village some years ago. All in all it was a great Fete, good secondhand books, fascinating bric-a-brac and of course some wonderful cakes with our tea, we look forward to next years truly traditional Knapton Village Fete. PK

The Doctor Said:

Joe, the good news is I can cure your headaches. The bad news is that it will require castration. You have a very rare conditiaon, which causes your testicles to press on your spine and the pressure creates one hell of a headache. The only way to relieve the pressure is to remove the testicles. Joe was shocked & depressed. He wondered if he had anything to live for and had no choice but to go under the knife. When he left the hospital, he was without a headache for the first time in 20 years, but he felt like he was missing an important part of himself. As he walked down the street, he realised that he felt like a different person. He could make a new beginning and live a new life. He saw a men's clothing store and thought:'That's what I need... A new suit...' He entered the shop and told the salesman: 'I'd like a new suit'.

The elderly tailor eyed him briefly and said: 'Let's see... Size 44 long.' Joe laughed 'That's right, how did you know?' 'Been in the business 60 years!' the tailor said. Joe tried on the suit, and as he admired himself in the mirror, the salesman asked: 'How about a new shirt?' Joe thought for a moment and said: 'Sure.' The salesman said: 'Let's see, 34 sleeves and 16-1/2 neck.' Joe was surprised, 'That's right, how did you know?' 'Been in the business 60 years.' the tailor said. Joe tried on the shirt and it fitted perfectly, he walked around the shop and the salesman asked, 'How about some new underwear?' Joe thought for a moment and said, 'Sure.' The salesman said, 'Let's see... Size 36. Joe laughed, 'Ah ha! I got you! I've worn a size 32 Since I was 18 years old.' The salesman shook his head,

'You can't wear a size 32. A size 32 would press your testicles up against the base of your spine and give you one hell of a headache.' New suit - $ 400.00 New shirt - $ 75.00 New underwear - $ 10.00 Second Opinion - PRICELESS Thanks to David Thorne for this.

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ALBY Service Station, Alby Horse Shoes Inn ALDBOROUGH Spar Shop AYLMERTON Service Station AYLSHAM Aylsham Garden Centre, Budgens, Somerfield, Tourist Info Centre BACTON Bacton Fish & Chip Shop, Summer season only BANNINGHAM The Crown Pub / Post Office BEESTON REGIS Metal Mend, Mini Market BODHAM Post Office COLBY, SUFFIELD & TUTTINGTON Churches CROMER Budgens, Council Offices, Country Club, Library, Rainbow, Crossways,Tourist Info Centre, Food Fare, Icarus Hines, K Hardware, Mill Rd Post Office, Morrisons, Mary Janes Fishn Chips, Morrisons, N & P, Spar shop, Cliff Rd, White Horse + 1,000 delivered in Town Centre. EAST RUNTON East Runton Cafe, East Runton Stores. INGWORTH Church GIMINGHAM Heather Lee GRESHAM @ John Stibbons, Langdale ITTERINGHAM Village Shop/ Withers Gallery KNAPTON Elephant Playbarn, Church Porch & MADRA LITTLE BARNINGHAM Village Hall MUNDESLEY Crayford & Abbs, Country Pickings, Mace, Manor House, Rushes Newsagents,Tourist Info Centre The Spar Shop & The Library. NORTH WALSHAM @ Sainsburys, Waitrose NORTHREPPS Foundry Arms OVERSTRAND Post Office,Central Stores, Overstrand Garden Centre ROUGHTON Jet / Post Office & Groveland SHERINGHAM CAS Travel, Crown Inn, Library, Whistlestop Newsagents, Poppy Line Railway Station, Tyneside Club. SIDESTRAND Mrs Taylor, Rocket Cottage 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

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YOUR NEXT CRAB TALES COMES OUT on October 11th

I found them on Wednesday 18th September on Manor Road, Mundesley, whilst out walking our dog. They appear to have no particular lens fitted to them, but are labelled as working glasses, or should I say Safety Glasses. They weigh little and are quite comfortable to wear and come with a light weight soft bag. Do give me a ring if you have lost them and are happy to make a small donation to a local charity. Philip Keddell

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These are difficult times for any business. We are hearing all the time about how family budgets are being squeezed. Why, in this period we call austerity would anyone want to start up a new business or breathe new life into an existing one. These were the questions I had to consider when I decided to take on the lease for Hungry Hill Nursery in Northrepps. One reason is the quality of life which is enjoyed by people who turn an interest into a living. However it is not simply the fact of selling plants which appealed, but the idea of

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In fact the main release of CO2 comes from the respiration involved carrying a tray of plants from one glasshouse to another. It is our intention to produce our plants with a minimum of artificial heat which will also reduce out carbon footprint. I hope our modern approach to a traditional industry will be successful, and yes, produce thousands of beautiful plants to grace our local gardens.

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being able to grow the plants for sale on the premises. In the context of starting a small business what could be more satisfying than being engaged in all aspects of production of the finished product, in this case a tray of bedding plants or a plant in a pot. At the nursery all the plants are grown from seed or small plants called plugs. Some of the shrubs are grown on from slightly larger plants called liners. The other big advantage of growing plants on site is that we have control at all stages of production. We can minimise our carbon footprint by removing the need to transport plants long distances.

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Nearly 2,000 people have opposed the plans, and residents have been particularly concerned about the effects privatisation may have on local communities. It is expected that the company will be floated on the stock exchange shortly. Labours Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for North Norfolk, Denise Burke, said: The people of North Norfolk, much like the rest of the country, have serious concerns about what the government is doing with Royal Mail. This is a company that does make a profit - it makes a huge profit and so there is no reason why they should want to sell it off other than for the sake political ideology. The result of any such sale could put at risk the daily delivery, jobs, and the universal service we all get. We want to see our local villages all get the same service that everyone else receives, and residents fear that this will not happen with a private company. There is an assumption that companies benefit from privatisation, but history tells us differently, and it is a real shame that Norfolks MPs cannot see that. North Norfolk Labour Party will continue to protest the move at street stalls and planned activities over the next month. Those unable to attend the street stalls can sign the petition against the move at: www.norfolklabour.co.uk.

The first ever Duck Race off Cromer Pier was extremely successful and other successful new events this year included a jazz concert by the River Falls Saxophone Quintet, Wrestling and, thanks to Joe & Amanda Cook, the Pitch and Putt Championship. New helpers have joined the Carnival team and I would like to thank them and all the Team, without whom the Carnival would not happen and the more people involved in setting up and moving equipment before, during and after the Carnival lightens the load. Thanks to Paul Brooks and Phillip (Biscuit) Overall for organising your team so professionally. Carnival Day saw a packed showground during the day with even larger crowds at the parade through Cromer so a big Thank you, to all who took part. Next year we will be celebrating 45 years of Cromer carnivals. Lets make that another bumper parade. For the first time this year we had a musical finale to the fireworks display, which was one of the best displays we have seen. The VEO relies heavily on the generosity of the public, sponsors & advertisers so thank everyone for your support. Also to NNDC, Kier, Cromer Town Council, St. John Ambulance & the East of England Ambulance Service, Cromer RNLI, the Coastguard and Cromer Fire Station. To all who visited Cromer & the Carnival, I hope you enjoyed your stay in North Norfolk and look forward to seeing you again next year. Carnival week 2014 runs from Sat 16th - Fri 20th August. Carnival Day is Weds 20th. Tony Shipp MBE Chairman, VEO.

calls from authoritarian politicians who will play on unfounded fears to further erode our freedoms and turn our society into little more than an open prison. John Crump, Cromer

Dear Editor,
I am planning events to raise funds for research into Huntingtons Disease. Huntingtons Disease is an inherited nerological disorder and children of someone born with the defective gene are at a 50/50 risk of also developing the symptoms at some time in their life. There is also Juvenile HD which can affect young people. This is very close to my family and I would ask for support by purchasing tickets for the dance on 2nd November at Aylsham Town Hall, or donations of sponsorship to help me to cover costs of hall hire and entertainment. We are having a Disco (without all the flashing lights) and music from 1940 to present date. Tickets can be booked with me on: 01263 734 091. Raffle prizes would be welcome for this event or for the Chip and Quiz night at Marsham Village Hall on Saturday 19th October. 7pm for 7.30pm Please book with me before October 14th, on the number above. Many thanks, Hazel Kingswood.

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Dear Editor,
So the District Council is considering turning off the CCTV cameras. While they about it they can dismantle the horrible things. Given that money is tight many councils around the country are looking at whether they need to retain their CCTV cameras, it is only sensible that Cromer District Council should, if nothing else, at least ponder the matter. When I came to Cromer from the West Midlands I was astonished by how mannerly, kind and generally easy going North Norfolk people were with one another. Three years on, I would argue this has nothing at all to do with them being under surveillance. In fact, the presence of cameras is something of an insult to the residents of this town. Hats off to the Council for the brave step it is contemplating. I urge it not to heed alarmist

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Antingham & Southrepps Playgroup t: 834 148 Badminton Thurs Gresham Village Hall info & booking on : 07917 596 797 Cash Bingo Tues 8pm Aldborough community centre. All welcome Overstrand Cantamus Choir 7.30pm Thurs. Acorns Parent & Toddler Group Southrepps Church. t: 07785 782 498. 1.30 -3pm Thurs (term-time ) The Belfry Crazee Kidz Club 7pm. 2nd & 4th Fri. School. t: 579 275. term time. Roughton Village Hall Gardening Club 2.30pm 1st Tues 7-16yrs. t:768 138 Parish Hall t: 576 437 Cromer & Sheringham Brass Rehearse Carpet Bowls 2.30pm Thurs 7.45pm Thurs Upper Sheringham Parish Hall t: 833 369 Village Hall t:733 638 Strand Club 2nd Weds 2.30pm Cromer Air Rifle Club 9am -noon Sun. Methodist Church t: 578 250 Near Sheringham. t: 570 223 W.I. 3rd Wed 7.30pm Parish Hall t:834 242 Extend exercise for over 60s Mon 2.30pm Northrepps Village Hall Mundesley t:768 159 Bowls Pavilion Bingo: Sun 7.30pm, Fit Together Health Walks locations Whist Drive: Tues, Wed & Fri 1.45pm across the district. Info 07766 259 999 t: 721 815 Fit Together Tea Dance Tues 2-4pm Carpet Bowls Mon 1.30pm Coronation Briston Copeman Centre - 2 Hall t: 722 054 Information on: 07766 259 999 Community Choir Tues 7.30pm Greenfingers Gardening Club 7.30pm Methodist Church t: 722 022 1st Thurs Jubilee Hall, Banningham Free Church Sun Services11am, 6.30pm t: 761 620 / 768 004 Library Mon:10-1pm,Tues 2-5.30pm Gym Club Thurs 5-8pm Northrepps Fri 10-1pm & 2-6.30pm, Sat 10-1pm Village Hall t: 576 609 t: 720 702 Horsham St. Faith 4th Sun traditional Luncheon Club over 60s & disabled. Mon Catholic Latin Mass Mission Room, & Thurs 12-2pm Free Church t :721 984 opp. Church t:01603 788 873 MADRA t: 07734 689 978 Knapton Ladies Club 3rd Mon 7.30pm Methodist Church Sun worship 10.30am Village Hall t:720 908. 1st Tues Womens RBL 4th Weds Haig Club. t: 722 238 Own Methodist Church t: 721 439 RBL Womens section 3rd Weds 1.45pm Mardle & Munch Weds 10am-2pm Coronation Hall t:721 021 Lower Southrepps Social Club Scrabble Club Fridays t: 720 659 t: 834 450 Village Cinema 7.30pm 2nd Tues MS Group Mon 10 - 2pm Southrepps Info: www.mundesley.org/film Village Hall t: 823 392 W.I. 2nd Mon 7pm Church Rooms Nordic Walking Tues & Thurs 11am t: 834 368 t: 07825 773 368 for information North Walsham Norfolk Submariners 1st Wed 12noon Animal Magic Dog Club training & fun Kings Head, Horsham St Faith t: 511 758 with your dog. t: Kathy 720 730 Nth Walsham Cage Bird Club 8pm Bipolar Self Help Group 3rd Thurs 2pm The Runtons 3rd Tues Felmingham Village Hall. Saddlers Shop t: 0854 434 9872 Bingo 7.30pm Sun & Mon Bernies t: 01692 404 750 Charity Bingo Weds 8pm Community Social Club E.Runton Northrepps Pre-School Mon-Fri Term-time Centre. t: 01692 407 214 N.N. Chess Club Fri 7.30pm. W. Runton t:579 396 www.northrepps.norfolk.sch.uk Chess Club 7.30 Mons Orchard Garden Social Club t: 823 814 Northrepps R.B.L. 1st Mon. 2nd.Mon. Pub. All abilities. t: 01692 404 649 Philatelic Society 2nd Mon of month BHs., 7.30.p.m. Northrepps Cottage Extend Over 60s Exercise Mondays: 7.30pm W.Runton Church Hall. t: 579 633. Methodist Church Hall t: 01692 407 851 Cromer & Sheringham Probus Club NN Amateur Radio Group Wed & Hockey Club Under 11s. Fri 5-6pm 12.30pm 1st Tues, Links Hotel t:824 306 Thur 10-4 Muckleburgh t: 821 936 Sports Centre t: 01692 404 624 Rotary Club Weds 6pm except any 5th Weds Nth Norfolk Model Engineering Club Lions Club 7.30pm 1st Mon of month. Dormy House W.Runton, t: 578 194 1st Fri 7.30pm High Kelling Social Centre Community Centre. t: 01692 400 702 Sequence Dancing Mon 7.30-10pm Prize Bingo 7.30pm 1st & 3rd Fri N.N. Speakers Club 7pm alt. Weds. High E. Runton Village Hall.t:01692 403 071 Gimingham Village Hall School t: Gillian :01692 650 250 Roughton Under 5s Playgroup W. Runton Scouts INFO : t:712 288 Parkinson Support Group 2nd Tues. W.I. 2.15pm 2nd Wed W.Runton t: 07553 456 083 10:30am Sacred Heart Church Hall. Seniors Swimming Club Mon & Weds Church Hall Info: 01692 406 486 am, Fri pm Greshams Swimming Pool, Trimingham Quaker Meetings Sun 10.30am Meeting Holt. t: 711 123 House, Mundesley Rd. near Swafield. Coffee Morning 3rd Weds 10.30am Suffield Park Bowls Club. Whist Drives RAFA 7.30pm First Tues of month. Poppyland Club (Ladies) Tues 2.15pm.Fri twice monthly 7.30pm. Bluebell Inn 2nd Weds 2.30pm. Pilgrim Shelter Trunch Bumbles Pre-school t: 720 931 Reading 4 U 3rd Weds 9.45am St. Pens People Come write with us Trunch Friends 2nd Tues 2pm Trunch Johns Hall, t: 768 164 Details: 07799 060 407 Village Hall t:721 570 The Wheel of Light 1st Thurs 7.30pm Slimming Club Tues 1.45pm Pilgrim Weybourne Folk Club 3rd Sun 3-6pm Shelter. t: 579 797 or 07799 060407 Orchard Gdns Pub, t: 721 484 Maltings Hotel,Weybourne.t:588 781

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September
Friday 27th September 10am - 12 noon: Thorpe Market Church Macmillian Coffee Morning ~ Cakes, raffle, bric-abrac, tombola, refreshments. All most welcome. 10am - noon : Cromer Community Centre, Garden St. Macmillan Longest Coffee Morning ~ Tombola, Raffle & lots of cakes. All welcome. 7pm: Sheringham Community Centre. The Sheringham Singers Concert ~ Around the World in Song. Unusual and traditional songs from around the globe, China, Polynesia, Albania & Africa as well as traditional British folk-songs. Singers are joined by Danny Murphy, guitar & Maddie Wright, Saxophone. Tickets 6 include refreshments, from Bertram Watts Stationers, & on the door. 7.30pm: Holt Methodist Church. Autumn Concert ~ by Nth Norfolk Chamber Opera. A programme of opera choruses & arias with music from shows. 5 on door includes refreshments. Saturday 28th September 10-12pm : Gimingham Village Hall MacMillan Coffee Morning ~ Refreshments, homemade cakes, raffle & sweepstake.Please join us and help us raise money for Macmillan. 7pm: All Saints Church Upper Sheringham The Upper Octave Present ~ Bizet To Broadway In aid of Church Roof repairs. Book tickets Adults 8. Children 6, on: 824 237 or Sheringham Little Theatre Box Office Tel: 822 347 7.30pm: Holy Trinity Church, West Runton Nth Norfolk Chamber Opera Autumn concert ~ Opera choruses & arias with music from the shows. Tickets 5 on door include refreshments. 8pm: Lighthouse Inn, Walcott Charity Dance ~ Music by Bobby Graham & Connect 4. Advance Tickets 5 from 01692 405 408 or from the Lighthouse Inn or 6 on door.

Sunday 6th October 10 - 4pm: 10 Buxton Rd, Frettenham, NR12 7NG Car Boot Sale ~ Set Up From 9am 5 per pitch, ample parking. Individuals or charity fundraising. Sorry No Catering. Refreshments Available Onsite. Please contact: 01603 781 864 Tuesday 8th October

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October
Wednesday 2nd October 10.30am The Cottage, Louden Road, Cromer. The Cromer Society Extended Lecture Course ~ The Social History of Norfolk presented by Neil Storey. 20, Non-Members 40 (Enrol from 10am) 7pm : Suffield Park Bowls Club, Station Rd. Cromer The Cromer Society ~ Recorded Music Session: On Stage & Screen presented by Heather Pike Members: 2 Non-Members: 3 Saturday 5th October 10am - 12noon: St Andrews Church, East Runton Apple Pie Coffee Morning ~ Homemade Cakes, Raffle and much more! In aid of Church Funds 10am- 3pm : St Andrews Church Felmingham Felmingham Festival ~ Books, Bric a Brac, Crafts etc. Morning coffee, Ploughmans Lunches and Afternoon Teas.

Friday 11th October 10am : Pinewood Park, Holt Rd. Upper Sheringham Later Life In Rural England~ Hosted by Age UK Nth Norfolk. A chance for local older people to share their experiences of rural living with MP Norman Lamb. 10am-12 noon : Sea Marge Hotel Overstrand Coffee Morning in aid of Save the Children ~ Cakes, Books, Tombola, Raffle, Bring n Buy, Save the Children shop with Christmas stock. Admission 1 includes coffee. 7-30pm: Baconsthorpe Village Hall Pat Nearney & Danny Platton ~ A comedy show for all ages 6 per person to include Tea/Coffee & light refreshments. Tickets from John on: 711 320. Saturday 12th October 7.30pm: Lower Southrepps Social Club Harvest Supper ~ with a Bangers & Mash Supper. Entertainment by The Castaways. Members 6. non members 7 on door on night. Info : 834 144. 7:30pm: Jubilee Family Centre, Aylsham Amazing Art Auction for Africa ~ Viewing from 3pm. Paintings, sculptures & glass work to raise money for materials for a volunteers house in Zambia. Wine tasting with local cheeses & chutneys. Music from Ade Cockburn & Keys auctioneers taking the bids.

THE WHITE HORSE

24 West Street, Cromer

Tel : 01263 512 275

Saturday 28th September: 11am-4pm Macmillan Coffee Morning Sunday 29th September: 8pm Grumpys World Famous Quiz Saturday 5th October: 9pm Pyevarotti Sunday Lunches ~ 12noon - 4pm
Voted one of the Best Lunches in Cromer Booking advisable

Stylish En-Suite rooms available. Free Wifi. Lovely home-cooked meals available All Week.

The Best Pub in Town

Now offering Lunchtime Specials

(Tuesdays - Fridays) 12 - 2.30pm Events Continued on Page 18 17 Crab Tales: e-mail - crabtales@btinternet.com - telephone: 01263 519 628

Special Events
Wednesday 16th October 7pm : Suffield Park Bowls Club, Station Rd. Cromer Cromer Society ~ Recorded Music Session: Podium Profiles presented by Trish Loth Weds 16th - Sat 19th October Sheringham Little Theatre Breezeblock Park ~ written by Willy Russell Set in the 70s, this play is classic Russell; working class family life with all the joys and sorrows that come with it. At its heart lies the story of two sisters rivalry expressed through a battle of household purchases; Betty has a new sofa, but Reenys just had central heating put in! Throw into the mix a daughters pregnancy, a slightly troubled adolescent and a bizarre moment with a personal intimate massager and you have all the ingredients for an hilarious, but very poignant, story. Oh, and its set at Christmas and we all know how that is always a perfect recipe for peace and harmonyDetails: 01263 - 822 347 Friday 18th October 7.30pm: Coronation Hall, Mundesley Gardeners Question Time ~ Hosted by Mundesley WI. Shirley Gilbert, Jim Le Grice & Clive Brook. Tickets 5 include refreshments. Book on: 721 169 7.30pm : Cromer Community Centre Friends of Cromer Museum ~ Lucy Care and Dr. Rob Knee present The Paston Family & the Paston Letters with a performance from Chronicle 8pm: Nth Walsham Community Centre Variety Gala Night ~ featuring magician/ illusionist Luke Cook joined by instrumentalist Rachel King & local singer Dale Bullimore. Adults 8, children 4. ALL proceeds for East Anglian Air Ambulance. Book on: 01692 402 116. Saturday 19th October 7 for 7.30pm: Marsham Village Hall Chip & Quiz Night ~ Raising Money For Research Into Huntingtons Disease. Max 6 Per Team. Team Name & Food Choice : 734 091 by 14th October 6.50 pp. + Raffle. Cod, Plaice, Chicken or Sausages with Chips. Thursday 24th October 7pm : Suffield Park Bowls Club, Station Rd. Cromer The Cromer Society ~ Illustrated Talk Heritage of Henry Blogg & Cromer Lifeboats by Jacqui Palmer Friday 25th October 7pm: St James Church, Southrepps. Cantamus Community Choir ~ Concert of Choral Music by Haydn, Elgar & Handel. Entry by 5 programme at the door. Saturday 26th October 7.30pm: St Botolphs Church, Trunch Orchestra of The Age of Enlightenment ~ Alison Bury - Violin & Direction. music by Corelli, Handel, Muffat, Geminiani, Clare Connors. Advance Tickets from Trunch Corner Stores or on 516 294 12, on door: 15 (Under-16s 5) Info: www.trunchconcerts.co.uk

Until Monday 7th October

NNDCs First Floor Gallery Seascapes and Landscapes by Kathy Worsencroft

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9am - 3pm St. John Hall, Bond St. Cromer Last Friday of the month.Tables 6 each Set up from 8am. Refreshments available. Free admission - donations. Info : 513115 or 07905 941 451

Tabletop / Craft Sale

Gimingham Village Hall

Tuesday Friends
Why not get out of the house for a couple of hours and come and join us every Tuesday afternoon from 2-4pm to meet neighbours and friends for a natter, refreshments, games and maybe even a little dance?
11am - 6pm: The Function Room Red Lion Hotel, Cromer Escapology ~ Two Cromer based artists Samuel Thomas and David Morris explore the art of escaping your surroundings through painting and photography in this Free Exhibition.

North Norfolk District Councils public art gallery presents a new exhibition featuring a collection of beautifully textured works by local artist Kathy Worsencroft. Kathy only started painting eight years ago after joining an art group in Aylsham. Her first love had been pottery but the sheer amount of equipment and the difficulty in finding appropriate facilities after moving from Lincolnshire to Norfolk forced her to transfer her allegiance to oil painting. By spending time in and around Cromer and Aylsham, Kathy has enjoyed learning how to paint seascapes & landscapes, which is seen in the variety and clarity of this collection. Painting on boxed canvasses, Kathy is reminded of the days when she threw pots by using palette knives to create a raised effect. With prices from 25 to 50, this is a beautiful and serene exhibition definitely worth a view. NNDC offers opportunities to local artists to display their work in the first-floor gallery area in its Holt Road offices in Cromer, and in turn provides staff and visitors the chance to see a variety of different artists work. Six exhibitions are held annually, open to the public during normal office hours: Mon, Tues & Thurs: 8.30am 5pm; Weds 10am 5pm; Fri 8.30am 4.30pm.

Fri 25th Oct. - Fri 1st Nov.

Barricades The Journey Of Javert

Norfolk-based author C.A. Shiltons debut novel is now available in local Bookshops. The book paints a vivid picture of life during the French Revolution and the years that followed. The son of a convict and a gypsy, Javert is born in a prison cell and lives his boyhood as a despised and bullied outcast. Overcoming all barriers, he becomes a successful police officer, but his harsh upbringing and the horrors of the Revolution turn a vulnerable boy into an implacable adult. About the author Before moving to Norfolk, C. A. Shilton spent 22 years working as a police officer, learning a great deal about the internal workings of the police service, and the character and motivations of fellow officers. Upon reading Victor Hugos novel, the police officer Javert immediately captured her interest. Her fascination with this character resulted in her debut novel, Barricades. What readers say There is a real feel for the period, creating a genuine backdrop for the action. It was fascinating to see what went into the making of Javerts character and to see it develop. I thoroughly recommend it. Barricades is available in selected bookshops: Jarrolds, Bertram Watts, Sheringham and the Holt Bookshop and also available online from Amazon, as both Ebook and Paperback. Blog: www.barricadesat.blogspot.com Samuel Thomas has captured familiar Norfolk landscapes & scenes from the wider world inspired from his travels in an explosion of Pop-art infused colour & pattern that will captivate your imagination. An example of his work is Above. Photographer, David Morris takes a look at what drives people to drink in cafes and bars, here & abroad, and if you cant face the drinking you can always escape into some of Norfolks big blues skies from a selection of Norfolk scenes. As in the photograph below.

While Taking.....
....a routine vandalism report at an elementary school, I was interrupted by a little girl about 6 years old. Looking up and down at my uniform, she asked: Are you a cop Yes I answered and continued writing the report.
My mother said if I ever needed help I should ask the police. Is that right?

Yes, that's right I told her. Well, then she said as she extended her foot toward me,would you please tie my shoe? Thanks to Jeremy Westenra for this.

The exhibition will give you the opportunity to browse, buy or meet & talk with the two artists to discover what makes them tick. A ballot box will allow visitors to voice their opinions on the artwork shown and there will be a 100 gift voucher available to win redeemable against the artists works. Futher Info: www.samuelthomasart.co.uk & www.davidmorrisphotographer.com

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Saturday 12th October
9pm: White Horse, Overstrand Charity Auction ~ With a 3-course pre-auction dinner. Tickets: 35pp. on sale now at the White Horse. Strictly limited to 85 people. Pre dinner drinks & canaps will be served upon arrival at 7pm with the dinner commencing at 7.30pm. 5 from every ticket will be donated to the Nelsons Journey charity. With Lots including Tickets to the Cromer Pier Christmas Show, a cricket bat signed by the English Captain and the Essex Team & a signed first edition of The Casual Vacancy from J K Rowlings, the Auction is sure to attract a great deal of interest. Greene King who are sponsering the event have already donated a keg of their IPA with a free pint for all those attending and still to be announced are the other lots they will be donating. Other lots promised are tickets to a meeting at Fakenham Race Course, A food hamper, Tickets for two to Newmarket races with access to the owners ring, a framed Norwich City shirt signed by the team and a years swimming pass from Woodlands Leisure. Darren Walsgrove owner of the White Horse said: This is a really exciting event and we have high hopes that it will raise a considerable amount of money to help boost our fund raising for Nelsons Journey. My thanks to Greene King and all who have already donated items, with more to come, so everyone at the White Horse is hoping for a great evening. The event is part of the White Horses year-long fundraising commitments to Nelsons Journey which is a charity dedicated to supporting bereaved children and young people throughout Norfolk. Based in Norwich, founded in 1997 it has to date helped over 1,500 children from 0 to 17 years, who have experienced the death of a significant person in their life. In the case of very young children this is by giving support & advice to the remaining parent or guardians The charity is entirely dependent on donations from individuals, groups, trusts etc. and money raised by their own fundraising events, with their vision is that no bereaved child in Norfolk has to cope alone with their loss and has the support they need to move forward positively with their lives. Full details of all the lots will be available at the White Horse from Friday 4th October. Sealed bids will be accepted until Friday 11th October and opened on the night of the Auction. For further information contact Bruce Stratton CTIS Ltd Tel: 01263 515 900

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Located in the glorious North Norfolk countryside, Woodland Holiday Park is a haven of tranquillity and an ideal place to relax and unwind

Breakfast Every Day - 9am - 11am

Entertainment Breakfast Every Day ALL WELCOME SEPTEMBER OCTOBER

Saturday 28th : Semibreve ~ 8pm till late Saturday 5th : Rick George ~ 9pm till late Saturday 19th : Semibreve ~ 8pm till late Saturday 26th : Chandler Green ~ 9pm till late Sunday 27th : Childrens Entertainment ~ 4pm - 6pm Tuesday 29th : Bingo & Disco ~ 7pm - 10pm Wednesday 30th : Childrens Entertainment ~ 4pm - 6pm Thursday 31st : Fancy Dress ~ Time to be confirmed.

Pilates
Every Tuesday 7 - 8pm Call: 01263 579 208 to book in. 5.00 per session

Zumba
Every Thursday 6.30 - 7.30pm

Children's Clothing Sale ~ Every Sunday 10am - 3pm

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Crab Tales: 30 West Street, Cromer, Norfolk. NR27 9DS