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This very date - 28th March - but 50 years ago exactly, lives were changed. For some it was an obvious change whilst for others, well, it was almost subliminal yet, I think its safe to say, everyones destiny took a different course, to some degree, from then on. At 12 noon on Easter Saturday, 1964, presenter Simon Dee made an opening announcement and Radio Caroline was launched on air - the first of a series of stations to be moored off-shore of the British mainland. Owing to strict wireless transmission licence restrictions it was necessary for them to be at sea and beyond our territorial waters, as a consequence their rather romantic bases became built into the rusting hulks of redundant shipping or, in several cases, festering WWII forts. Initially, 3 miles beyond our shores was sufficient to let them out of the governments reach but oh so soon the goalposts were to be moved by the then Labour Government. Pirate Radio had come of age, or Offshore Radio, as it was officially and aptly known.
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First of all an apology to Laura of McCleans Beauty. See Page 15. In our last issue I wrote in my column that she ran a cleaning business - how wrong I was. Laura runs a Mobile nail & spray tanning business. Sorry Laura! I would like to thank Micky Rokkk Peters for writing the article on the front page, which cotinues on pages 10 & 11, about Radio Caroline, now 50 years to this day since it was first set up on the Fredericia off our coast. I wonder how many of our regular readers listened to this station with over 20 million listeners back then? I was unaware that the station was named after President Kennedys daughter, Caroline. I do remember listening to Radio Caroline and following the drama when the government wanted to take it off the air waves. At its peak, the revenue generated must have been high, to say the very least. They certainly had a great following of loyal listeners. Please note, if you have not seen the film The Boat That Rocked you might want to catch up with it on Thursday 24th April, when the Mundesley Film Club, is having a special showing to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the first broadcast from Radio Caroline. Full Details on Page 11.
From The Editor
I draw readers attention to Page 6 about the opening of the About With Friends cafe in Cromer. I am dutifully impressed by the amazing amount of work that this great charity does. Also, on the same page, by the time and energy that is being put in by the people of Trimingham to raise funds for their proposed new hall. I do admire them for organising so many fund raising events and wish them all the very best and lots of fine weather to help them.
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Dear Editor,
Dear Philip,
The last issue of Crab Tales (page 18) carries an article announcing the opening of a community cafe in Cromer on Monday 17th March by About With Friends. This seems a very worthwhile charity, but unfortunately they omitted to say where their cafe is situated. Perhaps you might be interested in publicising this venture further, and disclose their whereabouts in your next issue. Regards, John Adams, Chelmsford From Ed: All Details on page 6 of this issue! After our winter break, we are pleased to announce that the Tabletop/Craft sales held in the St. John Ambulance Hall, Bond Steet. Cromer, will resume on Friday 28th March. This sale will continue up until Christmas, on the last Friday of the month. During the Peak time of July and August, we will open on every Friday to offer an extra attraction for our visitors. We will also hold sales on Good Friday and suitable holiday weekends and invite anyone who has something to sell to get in touch. The fee for tables is 6-of which every penny goes to St. John, Cromer Division.
Set up time will be 8am, with public welcome from 9am. Entrance will be free but a donation to the cause will be gladly accepted. There will be a good range of refreshments available, including tea and coffee at only 50p and a bacon roll at 1:20. We are looking forward to welcoming friends -old and new- to this friendly venue. For table bookings or any information, please phone Tony or Sue on (01263) 649 441
Dear Crab Tales,
Having just entered spring and when fancies turn to rising sap and the scattering of seed, may I gently suggest a use for any of that spare seed. I have in my mind an image of groups of sprightly Mundesleyites dancing and scattering seed down the newly restored slopes to the beach. Mr P Keddell would lead the party, with his gingham apron gathered up in front of him, full of wild seeds, scattering them with gay abandon as he skips lightly down the recently repaired tarmac slopes to the beach. He would be followed with equally skipping members of the village council also cavorting in a somewhat spring-like manner. There would be flowers in their hair and other outward signs of joy and abandonment as the processed continued along the virgin banks that front the promenade.
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In view of the discussions last year regarding the wild flower seeds planted along the borders of the sea front green sward, I just wondered if those same wild flowers might look wonderful on the restored banked approaches to the beach. If left unattended those bare banks will inevitably turn to a heady mixture of weeds and Snickers wrappers. Perhaps an early intervention of wild or other flowers might turn what was a storm surge disaster area into a beautiful wildlife haven and tourist attraction. Or there is perhaps a case of citizen intervention that might be appropriate here. Individuals who have spare seed and just happen to be passing might see it in their own mind to scatter handfuls of flower seeds accidentally as if blown there by the spring wind. Nigel Holmes, Mundesley
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Dear Editor,
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everybody who came and supported the North Walsham Players panto Babes in the Wood, at North Walsham Community Centre on 28th February & 2nd March.
The musical panto featured excellent costumes, beautifully painted scenery and special effects which made for a great looking production. The cast of around 30 people, one of our biggest casts, would like to thank everyone for attending and look forward to seeing them at future shows. A special thank you to everybody involved in making the show the success it was, including the cast, technical crew, backstage and front of house staff. Lastly I would like to say a special thank you to Carl Bird Ltd for help and support and also these local businesses for kindly sponsoring the show:- Victory Explorers, Paul Oakes Collectables & MW Motor Services New faces are also welcome aged 7+, whether you wish to dance, act, sing or help backstage. If youd like to take part and raise money for local charities then why not join. We dont charge for joining and there are no costly subscriptions to pay. Anybody interested in joining should contact Colin on 01692 402 116 Colin Jeary Director North Walsham Players
Dear Lis & Philip,
So many thanks for your cheerful and very entertaining magazine & agreeing so rapidly to alter our little ad in your What When & Where page. If you ever have the time and inclination, you might like to hear our orchestra at Aylsham Farmers Market on most Saturdays. We are called One Foot In The Groove, and even have a website: onefootinthegroove.com We collect for Huntingtons Disease Research and play for the occasional barmitzvah too. Keep up your excellent work. Thank you. Yours Sincerely Philip & Polly Pitt Marsham
Dear Editor,
The panto was raising money for the charity East Coast Truckers, and after expenses, we are able to add 200 to our years total for the charity.The Players worked hard to make it one of their best shows yet.
Dear Philip,
I read with interest the letter from Julie Cole of Northrepps about Paulines Yappers & Barkers shop in the High Street, Cromer with all the dog coats etc.. Ive been very lucky over the last 6-7 years to have been stopped by so many holiday makers and people in general because of the coats and sausage leads my dachsund has been wearing. Ive lost count the thousands who thought she looked fantastic, wonderful the best Ive ever seen also having her photograph taken and the most enthusiastic are men. When going for a walk or on the bus, she cant get into the coat and lead quick enough and Ive thoroughly enjoyed talking to so many people over the years giving the a few minutes of fun and pleasure. So Pauline carry on with all the clothes and other things for dogs. The shop looks great. Regards Anne Curwood Cromer.
It was while mincing along the Weavers Way footpath that I got to wondering about where the name came from. So I did a little research online (Wikipedia) and discovered that weaving in Nth Norfolk began before the Industrial Revolution. Based for the most part in North Walsham, the weaving industry contributed greatly to the prosperity of Norwich. Of course, weaving back then was still quite primitive and weavers were required to pull strong thread from the loom using their teeth. Compensation was paid for the resultant injury which meant they were unable to pronounce the letters F and T-H. So, they couldnt say fairer than that then. Philip Graham
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On Saturday April 15th Norman Lamb MP cut the ribbon to open the new About with Friends office and cafe in what was once a commercial Cafe, next door to Wet Dog. A good and healthy bunch of supporters turned out to witness Norman cutting the ribbon and officially open this new venture in Cromer. About with Friends is a small, fun, energetic, but rapidly growing and constantly evolving Cromer based charity, that works with young people and adults with learning difficulties, disabilities and behavioural challenges. It is about them being given the chance to lead the lives they choose and also all about getting involved so that they can feel to be a valued part of society, while enjoying life to the full. About with Friends run many wide ranging social activities, which take place during the evening and at weekends providing work skill training in a number of practical disciplines so that they are able to deliver a variety of services to the community.
With workskills members now being involved in setting this up, the charity are keen to see, over the coming months, a regular bunch of people coming to use this place to have either just a cuppa or a regular meal out here, in the town. (On Right) Norman Lamb MP. At the moment they plan to be open from 9.30am until 4.30pm, six days a week to start with but soon it will be a seven days a week affair. For more information see: info@aboutwithfriends.co .uk I do wish everyone involved in this great local charity all the very best as there are a bunch of thoughtful and dedicated bunch of very good souls helping them all out. As their logo puts it so very clearly: Creating opportunities and providing support for people with learning disabilities to live the life they choose.
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Triminghams Lottery Application

As you drive through the village of Trimingham, share a thought for the locals, all busy with their application to the National Lottery for funding for their new village hall. With originally three plans being put to villagers for general approval the new one (below) seems to have the Yes vote. Liz King, along with the likes of Matthew Cooper (Chair of the fund raising committee) and several others held a meeting in the existing hall, opposite the Trimingham Church asking locals to voice their views on the plans. I think that the plans look great as the building will be large enough to accommodate any and everything the village could ever need to use
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Former cabinet minister and veteran left-wing campaigner Tony Benn died at home on Friday March 14th. The 88-year-old former Labour MP had been seriously ill. Mr Benn became an MP in November 1950 and served in the cabinet under Harold Wilson and James Callaghan. Although a major figure on the left of his party, he narrowly missed out on the deputy leadership in 1981 and went on to be a popular public speaker, anti-war campaigner and political diarist. Aged just 25 when he first entered Parliament, Mr Benn subsequently had to find a way to renounce his peerage to remain in the House of Commons. He served as an MP for over 50 years, becoming secretary of state for industry in 1974 under Harold Wilson and going on to become secretary of state for energy, keeping his post when Callaghan became Prime Minister in 1976. But after the Labour government was ousted in 1979, he staged a bitterly divisive battle as the champion of the left with Denis Healey for the deputy leadership of the party. He famously retired from Parliament in 2001 saying he wanted to spend more time on politics. 1925 Born Anthony Neil Wedgwood Benn. 1943 Serves in the Royal Air Force 1947 Elected President of the Oxford Union 1950 Wins by-election as Labour candidate for Bristol South at 25 1960 Becomes peer on death of his father, which prevents him sitting in House of Commons
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1963 Becomes first Peer to renounce his title. Re-elected in Bristol South-East by-election. 1967 Promoted to front bench as Minister of Technology. 1981 Loses Labour Party deputy leadership election to Denis Healey. 1983 Benns seat abolished by boundary changes. 1984 Wins by-election for Chesterfield. 1988 Loses Labour Party leadership election against Neil Kinnock. 2001 Does not stand in general election. Becomes president of the Stop the War coalition. 2008 Publishes latest version of his diaries 2001-2007 Whatever ones views one could not but admire this gentlemans approach and attitude towards life generally. Many of his quotes are well worth considering. If you can find money to kill people you can find money to help people Its the same each time with progress. First they ignore you, then they say youre mad, then dangerous, then theres a pause and then you cant find anyone who disagrees with you. If Im a national treasure in the Telegraph, somethings gone wrong. About Cameron No, I dont care very much for him. It is nothing personal but he is reproducing Mrs Thatcher on a slightly more skilful, PRd basis. Ive only spoken to him once, briefly. He told me his interest in politics began when he read a book I wrote called Arguments for Democracy. I said to him: I take it you didnt read Arguments for Socialism then? He said no.
About Thatcher She did make war on a lot of people in Britain, and I dont think it helped our society About Ed Miliband I voted for Ed Miliband because he came to work in my office when he was 14. I think hes the right leader. And I think he will be a good Prime Minister. ................. I think it would be a tragedy for us to have a frontier between us and Scotland. It wouldnt make sense to me. Cynicism is a policy adopted by the right wing media in order to discourage people following the course they believe in I am kindly and old. But I am not harmless An educated, healthy and confident nation is harder to govern. As you get older, all desire goes - medical conditions help with that - so I think of myself now as a biological Buddhist. What I learned from my father was so simple and so important: that I should think for myself, say what I believe, and never attack people personally. I regard democracy as the most radical and revolutionary idea of our time. The powers that rule us talk about it. But they resist it with all the wiles and techniques at their command. Some people say there is no difference between left and right? maybe....but there is a difference between right and wrong To quote my grandmother, a tough, pragmatic Scot, the good thing about your last journey.. is you dont need to pack
Living History At Felbrigg Hall

Last year Felbrigg Hall welcomed local children for exciting behind the scenes tours. Following a great response from teachers and pupils alike, this National Trust property is offering even more for local schools in 2014. Arriving at the Hall the children are greeted by volunteer staff who will be their guides for the day. The slightly formidable Mrs Vincent (the Housekeeper) and Mrs Bocking (the Cook) both based on real people from Felbriggs past - dont stand for any nonsense! During the visit pupils take part in a costumed role play, handle objects from the past and get a real taste of life above and below stairs. Visiting children have enjoyed trying their hand at a range of familiar servant tasks including expending plenty of elbow grease polishing the copper! Last season the Hall played host to over 600 children a really great start for the project which has been generously supported by donations from 2 charitable trusts (Paul Bassham & Norwich Town Close Estate). There is no charge for guided activities (schools must become Education Group Members of the National Trust to gain ree entry to the Hall). Visits are particularly suitable for Primary age groups and focus on the new curriculum requirements for studying local history. For more information visit:
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If You Can't Join Them, Beat Them...
My claim that 'lives were changed' was based first on the restrictions placed, up until then, by the BBC on 'needle time'. This was jealously and understandably endorsed by the Musicians Union, to preserve the careers of their members in the many live bands and orchestras around the country and to save them and their Jobs from being usurped by the inanimate gramophone record. Up to 1964, the proportion of such recorded music really was minimal and, apart from '208 Radio Luxembourg' plus a few other foreign stations who's signal faded in-and-out with the slightest breeze, Aunty Beeb had the monopoly and was virtually a broadcasting dictatorship. There was little or no opportunity for new groups or singers to get their music heard, ever; that was until a man appeared who was able to carry his vision through and bust this unhealthy monopoly. Ronan O'Rahilly came along. It was claimed that because of his Irish naivety he either didn't see or chose not to accept the protocol of officialdom that hitherto blocked the entrepreneurial dream of others.
The Fredericia
Need, Ways And Means...
To borrow a phrase from PM Harold Wilson, 1960's Britain was "Burning with the white heat of technology". What the BBC did not provide was a regular output of popular music from the hit parade while young Britons, in their teens and twenties, were shaking off the dour image of the post war years and a new swinging and groovy youth culture was evolving together with revolutionary new styles in popular and rock music. This, however, was not being acknowledged or, more to the point, was not being met by the existing 'establishment'. So, having read about the minimal time afforded by the BBC to broadcasting recorded pop music, Radio Luxembourg, meanwhile, was operating a system of 'Payola' whereby only artists signed up to major record labels (who would pay a fee to the station to get their latest records heavily promoted) could afford and get airplay. Decca and EMI, for instance would, as a consequence, block-book and pay for airtime, thus excluding others of lesser means, a very unfair Catch 22 state of affairs! Ronan O'Rahilly - a Soho nightclub owner - was one such manager frustrated by the BBC/Luxembourg stranglehold. O'Rahilly represented Georgie Fame amongst others and he was inspired by recently established Scandanavian pirate stations to establish his own station free of the monopoly & unfair, self-perpetuating antics that then existed. Thanks to Dave Wayte, from Walcott for the picture above. now amalgamated with Radio Caroline and, in turn, been renamed Radio Caroline South. Ronan now had TWO stations. Things were moving a-pace and it was estimated that the combined audience of his two 'North' and 'South' stations was around 9 million and within months of going on air Caroline had more listeners than the BBC. An '(un)license' to print advertising revenue. Under the leadership of Harold Wilson moves were soon afoot to scupper these pirates - more metaphorically than literally - although the unpredictable & stormy North Sea took care of the latter on more than one occasion. The Caroline organisation had others to guard their backs against in the form of sailors-of-fortune bent on taking over these floating 'money-printing mints' (like flees pirates, too, have lesser pirates). Joining the queues of boarding parties were creditors and even marinized nutters. Accounts of attempted hi-jacks are worthy of an article in their own right...but back to the carefree days.
Ronan & DJs We will later learn how the the needs, also, of non music-loving listeners, was met by the formation and allocation of Radio Four to drama, current affairs and the arts, etc, on the back of the whirlwind that the pirate stations whipped up...
So Ronan purchased the MV Fredericia, a redundant passenger ferry, and converted it into a selfcontained floating radio station at his family's own port in Greenore, Southern Ireland. He renamed it MV Caroline after John F Kennedy's daughter who's happy, smiling face he had seen on photographs; he found it synonymous with the carefree image he wished to convey. The newly equipped & converted vessel dropped anchor 3 miles off Felixtowe in time to do a brief test transmission on Good Friday, 1964, ahead of regular broadcasting the following day. A macabre footnote - whereby the Fredericia, being a former passenger ferry, was already equipped with reasonably appointed cabins one particular station was put on air in such a hurry that the the DJs and crew had to beddown in sleeping bags in the bare steel hold of the ship in question. It was later established that the body bags conveying dead GI's from The Korean War had proceeded them, piled into this cold and sad erstwhile mortuary.
Personal Memories...
The Story (and intrigue) Unfolds...
Lord Sutch & colleagues
It wasn't long before the number of other stations coming on line, their snowballing popularity, revenue earning capacity and, not least their cocking-a-snook at the law and authority, soon became a thorn in the side of the government. By July, the vessel MV Mi Amigo which had been converted into competitor Radio Atlanta - in the same O'Rahilly's Greenore quay - had
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I recall, as though only yesterday, being on holiday on a caravan site at Belton not far in-land from Yarmouth. Now, forgive me while I digress but I do think this break is worthy of its own paragraph or two. We had travelled from our home in the Midlands and took up temporary residence in our budget, seven guinea (7.35p per week) mildew & army blanket tin box complete with hot 'n' cold running earwigs. The camp proprietors - Stan and Grace Sinfield - had, perhaps more suitably, named the site the Sunfield Caravan Park and had built a mini-market, small filling station and quite adequate clubhouse thereon. In the evenings - every evening - Stan & Grace (a retired music hall singing duo & performing dog act - trust me, this was real) would perform at the club - while during daylight hours their surviving dogs would crap around the caravans
Welcoming the girls on board
Studio with Ampex tape & Gates deck
and inside the mini-market. They (not the canines) had good, obviously classically-trained, voices - Stan a tenor and Grace a mezzo soprano. On 'stage' she would be squeezed into a stunning black cocktail dress while he wore a woolly hat and an oil-stained navy blue boiler suit which he'd mowed the grass in and changed Calor bottles all day. It was mental but the punters adored them. I have to acknowledge that this much loved couple raised tens of thousands for charities, homed rescue dogs and established a wildlife trust in the village of Belton amonst other good works. Incidentally, it was in a (different) caravan but on the same Sunfield site that my ex and I were to listen with heavy hearts as, in turn, the Pirates shut down one-by-one on an appropriately wet as I recall - August afternoon and evening (the 14th) in 1967. Anthony Wedgwood (Tony) Benn, Postmaster General, had almost, but not quite, won. DJ Johnny Walker, from the stoke of midnight became a criminal and liable to imprisonment when he next set foot on Sovreign soil, carried on broadcasting, from Caroline the sole-surviving pirate. This proved some measure of compensation for the despair of the preceeding hours. The tens of thousands who shared that day will bear out the degree of emotion experienced; there was no doubt whatsoever that we were grieving the loss of dear friends. But I'm getting out of sequence, it's still some years before the fat lady sang; now back to the good times - as the jingle would say "Going back in time on the sound of the Nation, it's a Caroline Flashback...
The transcription twin TURNTABLES were usually of Gates manufacture with 16" platters & Grey tone arms. These resembled objects of heavy engineering more than high fidelity but they were the industry standard and during stormy weather the pickups were weighed down with 2/- pieces to prevent them jumping the records, during gales a 2/6d coin would be used. Such weather Dave Lee Travis would refer to as 'half crown days'. The SPOTMASTER 'carts' (minimum of two) worked on the same principle as the old 70's 8Track tape player and ran cartridges of short (sometimes only a few seconds) endless tape. I always looked on these as the most important component of any studio (moreso even than the gram deck?) as they formed the essential links throughout and between programmes. Jingles, station idents, commercials (the stations lifeblood), trails and 'stingers' were recorded on to these cartridges and were automatically cued to the start of the message by a tone on the spare track. The cartridges can be seen piled high on any old studio photographs and were played far more frequently than the records themselves.
Early presenters/DJs on Caroline were Roger (Twiggy) Day; Simon Dee; Johnnie Walker (still with the BBC); Keith Skues (still with BBC Radio Norfolk) and Roger Scott. The now late Tony Benn - aka Anthony Wedgwood -Benn and featuring in his own right in this same edition of the Crab Tales - but then representing the Labour Government as Postmaster General, speerheaded the demise of the pirates. It took slightly over 3 years but, following the passing of the Marine, etc, Broadcasting Act, the Pirates were finally silenced yet in their short history had proved an essential need for eventual 24 hour (mainly) recorded popular music. Remember the jingle "Your all-day music station"? Well, that was now a reality, a legal reality. The main reason given by the powers-that-be for outlawing what became known as 'Free Radio' was that their often spurious broadcasting frequencies interfered with marine emergency channels and could thus cause loss of life. In its stead, this need was to some degree filled by the opening of 247 Radio One on Saturday 30th September 1967. Somehow not the same, after all it was legal, wasn't it? Music lovers weren't the only audience to benefit, however, as Radio 2, 3 & 4 came about on the same day and the needs of followers of the arts, drama, comedy, current affairs, politics & sport were provided for in more specific and focussed areas of broadcasting.
Beware Of Cheap Imitations...
That Was Then, This Is Now
Studio with deck, Spotmasters & cartridges Usually two heavy duty Ampex REEL-TO-REEL TAPE RECORDERS would be installed for playing pre-recorded programmes. They would have separate play and record heads so could be used for echo/delay/reverb effects. The BOARD or MIXER (often manufactured by Gates) is, even now, the studio heart and does just what it's name implies. On arriving the first day out in Yarmouth I took up position on Yarmouth central beach, between the Jetty & Wellington Pier, with my small Binatone trannie (portable radio, not cross-dresser), that must have cost me all of 2-15s. It was unreal - from everyone and everywhere there came this common sound - the happy sound of which turned out to be Radio Caroline. I hastily tuned into and became a fan from that point on. please skip to the next sub-item) The equipment of almost all studios - land-based or on board ship - consisted of five main items: Turntables, cartridge players, reel-to-reel tape players/recorders, mixer desk and, of course, microphone. The MICROPHONE projected from the board by a goose neck as opposed to an angle-poise holder in later years. There were five ships used during the history of Radio Caroline. Initially the MV Fredericia; MV Mi Amigo (former Radio Nord, Atlanta); MV Cheeta (former Radio Mercur, Radio Syd); Mebo 2 (Radio Nordsee International and scoffingly named after the Marine etc Broadcasting Offences Act which put-paid to the pirates). The most famous of all, however, and still around and in the process of being refurbished as a museum to offshore radio is the Ross Revenge an ex beam trawler. I used to see this vessel whilst collecting fish for my fish & chip shops, rusting alongside several other redundant trawlers, mored at the Grimsby North Wall docks before morphing into its later, more glamorous life.
Maybe Philip will one day permit me to detail a shorter history of Radio London (Big L) and the early days of BBC Radio One...maybe?
Micky Rokkk Peters, Trimingham-on-Sea.

The Mundesley Film Club will commemorate the launch of Radio Caroline 50 years ago with a Special Film Showing of: 7.30pm: Mundesley Coronation Hall Sharon Louise (aka Dandini) Musical Director for the Mundesley Players will provide a short but quality programme of live 60s music before the film commences. Doors Open at 7pm for Coffee & Biscuits. Tickets 4 at the door (Members 3) Don't miss this auspicious occasion. Tony Blackburn
On Thursday 24th April
The Boat That Rocked
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Soul Legends
7.30pm : Pavilion Theatre, Cromer Pier Soul Legends ~ The feel good show of the year is coming to Cromer. The show features songs from : Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Wilson Pickett, Tina Turner, Luther Vandross, Sam & Dave, Eddie Floyd, Edwin Starr, Barry White, The Four Tops, The Jacksons, George Benson, Martha Reeves, The Emotions, Kool & the Gang, Stevie Wonder, The Pointer Sisters & many more. Show producer, Michael Taylor, says: Its all aboard the soul train show of the year, from souls heady 60s origins. steaming, non-stop, through to the present day, via everyones favourite Seventies and Eighties dance classics. This production features an all-star cast, truly gifted musicians, elaborately authentic costumes and jaw-dropping choreography. These include: Respect, Midnight Hour, I Feel Good, Knock On Wood, Soul Man, Natural Woman, Papa Was A Rolling Stone, Nutbush City Limits, Turn Your Love Around, Youre the First My Last My Everything, Best Of My Love, Im So Excited. . . and many more. Experience the feel good factor with Soul Legends. Tickets: 22.50 from : 01263 512 495 or cromer-pier.com easytheatres.com
Saturday 3rd May
The Closing date for this competition is: Thursday 10th April 2014 The Prize will go to the first entry drawn on Friday 11th April and the winner will be announced in issue 035 which comes out on Friday 25th April. There is no cash alternative. Usual publication rules apply. The Editors decision is final.
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The Crab Tales has teamed up with the promoters of the production to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a couple of tickets to see this hit-packed spectacular. Simply answer the question at the bottom of this article to be in with a chance of seeing the show of the year.
The first entry drawn in our exclusive competition will win a pair of tickets to the show on Saturday 3rd May. To enter please answer this simple question: Which famous Sixties singer is known as the Queen of Soul? Send your answer by email to: philip.keddell@sky.com or on a postcard with your name, address and your daytime phone number to: Soul Legends Competition Crab Tales, 30 West Street, Cromer. NR27 9DS
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Some Thoughts On Retirement

A lot of people are fearful of retirement and dread the thought of giving up employment. Not so many years ago, retirement meant just a few years of life often spent in meagre financial circumstances and in poor health. Recent decades have transformed retirement prospects; far more people can now expect many more years of good health in a very rewarding retirement. In terms of medical advice it is worth noting that one of the most important indicators for more years of good health is the level of social contacts you have; people who are lonely and lack friendships, club memberships, etc have a much higher incidence of disease and tend to die younger.
Retirement is a time to take up new challenges and maybe learn that language you were always going to learn or play that instrument you never got round to taking up. There are many organisations that specifically cater for activities in later life (WEA & U3A to name a couple). Local adult education services run many courses nearby. Become a silver surfer and get online to stay in contact with friends and family as well as joining all sorts of networks and groups. Local libraries are one good source of information and offer some free lessons in computing for beginners. The staff of Mundesley, Cromer & Nth Walsham Libraries are very helpful and always pleased to help with your enquiries. Whilst a lot of people enjoy joining a gym or starting regular swimming, a brisk walk of half an hour three times a week is probably about all you really need to maintain good health in retirement if you are not a gym bunny. Why not take up a new sport or physical activity? Local health centres can provide information on classes. The usual advice about alcohol moderation, stopping smoking and keeping a healthy weight are just as relevant in the elderly as in the young. If you have not had a health check at your local surgery for some time, it is worth making an appointment with the practice nurse or health care assistant to have some basic health tests such as blood pressure and urine analysis. The same applies to dental health, eye tests and hearing tests (the latter are offered as walk in services in many local places). Make sure you have had these tests and update them on a regular basis. Many people now find retirement years a treasured time to spend travelling, catching up with old friends or enjoying grandchildren. Inevitably at some point in your life you will probably not be so fit, so the advice I always give patients is: ..if you want to do something, do it now as you never know what is round the corner.. Over the years I have lost count of how many patients who have delayed the trip of a lifetime until it becomes impossible to do.
I will be retiring myself in March, so hope I will be taking my own advice! Dr Henry Harris-Hall Bsc, MB, BS, MRCGP Mundesley Medical Centre This article aims to supply information of a general nature and cannot substitute for the advice of a medical professional. The article is not intended to diagnose health problems or to take the place of professional medical care. If you have any concerns, consult your own doctor. Every effort is made to ensure that the information provided is accurate and correct at the date of publication. No liability is accepted for any omission or inaccuracy.
Wiremu....,
So he decided to see a doctor.
................a New Zealander, was on the dole in Australia but about to fly home to watch the Rugby World Cup and was not feeling well.
Hey doc, I dunt feel so good, ey

said Wiremu. The doctor gave him a thorough examination and informed Wiremu that he had long existing and advanced prostate problems and that the only cure was testicular removal.
No way doc replied Wiremu Im gitting a sicond opinion ey!

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 The second Aussie doctor gave Wiremu the same diagnosis and also advised him that testicular removal was the only cure. Not surprisingly, Wiremu refused the treatment. Wiremu was devastated, but with the Rugby World Cup just around the corner he found an expat Kiwi doctor and decided to get one last opinion from someone he could trust. The Kiwi doctor examined him and said: Wiremu Cuzzy Bro, you huv Prostate suckness ey.
Whats the cure thin doc ? asked Wiremu hoping for a different answer.
Wull, Wiremu, said the Kiwi doctor Wire gonna huv to cut off your balls.
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Phew, thunk god for thut! said Wiremu, those Aussie bastards wanted to take my test tickets off me!
Thanks to David Thorne for this.
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.....and Tournaments for Adults & Children. In a hard fought match between teams with similar average grades, Broadland Chess Club beat Norwich Dons (4 - 2) in the Norfolk final of the Norfolk and Suffolk Cup. Broadland will now represent Norfolk in a match against a Suffolk team (either Bury St Edmunds or Ipswich) later in the year. On Saturday 24th May, Broadland Chess Club is running a Quick-play Chess Tournament' as part of this years Wide Sky Aylsham Festival. This event aims to raise funds to support the Wide Sky Aylsham Festival (www.aylshamfestival.co.uk) and helps celebrate 20 yrs of Broadland Chess Club https://sites.google.com/site/broadlandchessclub/ There is a 10 entry fee which pays for a light buffet and gives competitors the chance to win one of several trophies. On Saturday June 14th, Broadland Chess Club is running a Junior Chess Congress at Aylsham High School, aimed at attracting junior players from Aylsham, Broadland, Cromer, Reepham, Sheringham, Stalham and North Walsham cluster schools. The entrance fee is 5 and categories are for Under 9s, Under 11s & Under 16s.
To find out more about the Clubs activities please contact Paul Badger. Tel: 01603 737 572 e-mail: paulbadger@supanet.com or Jonathan Reeve. Tel: 01263 733 744 e-mail: thefamilyreeve@btinternet.com Photo on Left: Seated: Paul Badger - Club Secretary Standing (Left to Right): Callum Fruish, Finnian Wheeler and James Day - 3 of Broadland Chess Clubs Junior Players.
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Friday 28th March From Noon : Church Rooms, Mundesley. opp Church Soup & Pudding Lunch ~ 4. Light Music & Raffle. All money will go to All Saints Church Funds. 2 - 4pm: Pilgrim Shelter Trimingham Craft Afternoon ~ Bring your craft knitting, tatting, rug making or just to chat craft ideas with other like minded ladies 1.50 includes tea/coffee biscuits. Tel June 833 382 Saturday 29th March 10am: Baconsthorpe Village Hall Easter Fayre ~ Refreshments and Raffle. 10am - 2pm: Wiveton Hall Farm.NR25 7TE Farmers Market with Artisan Crafts ~ fresh local produce, plus artisan handmade crafts, two barns full of stalls, plus lots of outside stands. Entry free & large car park.Light refreshments & lunches available. Info: 07775 741 752 31st March 1.45pm: Pilgrim Shelter, Trimingham Whist ~ 1.50 all welcome Weds 2nd - Sat 5th April 7.30pm :The Auden Theatre, Holt Nth Norfolk Chamber Opera ~ Orpheus & Euridici by Gluck. Tickets 14 (Concs 12) from Box Office: 01263 512 291 Thursday 3rd April 1.45 - 4pm: Pilgrim Shelter, Trimingham Whist ~ 1.50 for play, raffle and tea & biscuits Friday 4th April 2pm : Pilgrim Shelter, Trimingham Gardening Chat ~ 1.50 with Roger Leggett. 7.30pm: Baconsthorpe Village Hall An Evening Of Songs ~ Country & Western, Blues & Favourites by the BLUE SKIES, 5 pp. includes refreshments. Raffle. Tickets from: 711 320. Saturday 5th April 9am - noon: Nth Walsham community centre Table Top Sale ~ Organised by the North Walsham Players. To book a table at 5 on 01692 402 116. 9.30am-noon : Methodist Church Sheringham Table Top Sale ~ Crafts, Books, Bric a Brac, Coffee. Free Entry. 7pm: Briston Pavilion Cinema for Briston ~ Philomena (PG13) Judy Dench & Steve Coogan star in the Oscar nominated film about a woman searching for her son who was adopted Licensed bar (patrons only) Doors open 6.30pm. Tickets 4.50 each on the door 7.30pm: St Botolphs Church, Trunch. Concert ~ David Ballard (Organ) Verity Ransom (Soprano) Matthew Martin (Trumpet) Purcell, Bach, Byrd, Stanley, Pergolesi. Admission by programme at door, 9 (7 concs).
MARCH
12th April-19th May Mundesley Library Norfolk Narratives ~ focusing on fiction & non fiction books with a local interest. We will hold a community read for adults & quiz sheet with a 25 Jarrolds token as 1st prize & hope to host a talk by a local author. Info: 720 702 Monday 14th April 1.45pm: Pilgrim Shelter, Trimingham Whist ~ 1.50 all welcome 7pm: Pilgrim Shelter, Trimingham Yoga ~ 5 Details from Linda 834 349 Thursday 17th April 1.45 - 4pm: Pilgrim Shelter, Trimingham Whist ~ 1.50 for play, raffle and tea & biscuits 7.30pm : Antingham Village Hall Easter Prize Bingo ~ All types of prizes on offer. 5 a book. Friday 18th April 2pm : Pilgrim Shelter, Trimingham Gardening Chat ~ 1.50 with Roger Leggett. Friday 18th - Sunday 20th April 10am - 5pm: East Runton Village Hall Cromer & District Art Society ~ Annual Easter Art Exhibition. Admission Free Info: 576 747 Saturday 19th April 10 am - 12pm : Mundesley Coronation Hall WRBL Coffee Morning ~ Bric a Brac, Cakes & Raffle. All Welcome. 11am-3:30pm :Barningham Hall, Matlaske Easter Egg Hunt & Fun Day ~ Easter Egg trail, fun craft activities & face painting. Stalls, games, raffle & tombola. Refreshments. Entry 3 children 2 adults, includes eggs & craft activities. Info: 768 766. In aid of Stepping Stones Pre-School Sunday 20th April From 10am: New hall field, Trimingham next to Woodlands Fun Dog Show ~ 11am judging for 13 Classes Rosettes to four places.Free parking. Refreshments Info:834 965 Monday 21st April 11am-5pm: Chestnut Farm. W. Beckham NR25 6NX Open Gardens ~ Visiting nurseries, light refreshments available. Ample field parking. weather permitting. Info: 822 241 1.45 - 4pm: Pilgrim Shelter, Trimingham Whist ~ 1.50 for play, raffle and tea & biscuits Thursday 24th April 11am-5pm: Chestnut Farm. W. Beckham NR25 6NX Open Gardens ~ Visiting nurseries and light refreshments available. Ample field parking. weather permitting. Info: 822 241 1.45 - 4pm: Pilgrim Shelter, Trimingham Whist ~ 1.50 for play, raffle and tea & biscuits 7.30pm: Mundesley Coronation Hall Mundesley Film Club ~ The Boat That Rocked Special Show to commemorate the launch of Radio Caroline 50 yrs ago. Sharon Louise, Musical Director for Mundesley Players will provide a programme of live 60s music. Tickets 4 at the door (Members 3) Doors Open at 7pm for Coffee & Biscuits. Friday 25th April 2pm: Pilgrim Shelter, Trimingham Craft Afternoon ~ bring your knitting or just come & chat craft ideas. 1.50
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Tuesday 8th April 7.30pm : Coronation Hall, Mundesley Village Cinema Saving Mr. Banks The account of how Uncle Walt Disney (Tom Hanks), after 20 years was finally able to persuade the British author PL Travers (magnificently played by Emma Thompson) to grant him the film rights to her Mary Poppins books. Tickets 4 on door. Refreshments from 7pm. Wednesday 9th April 7.30pm: Baconsthorpe Village Hall Easter Prize Bingo. 7.30pm : Overstrand Parish Hall Overstrand Annual Parish Meeting ~All Welcome light refreshments from 6.45pm Thursday 10th April 1.45pm: Pilgrim Shelter, Trimingham Whist ~ 1.50 all welcome Friday 11th April 2pm: Pilgrim Shelter, Trimingham Craft Afternoon ~ 1.50 Saturday 12th April 10 am: Spixworth Village Hall. Craft & Gift Fayre ~ Stall Set Up 9am. 10 per pitch / 15 for two. Details from : 01603 781 864. In aid of New Farm Aviation Heritage Group museum refurbishment.
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Friday 25th April 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 New hall field, Trimingham next to Woodlands Carboot Sale ~ Sellers from 7am. Sorry no caterers. Free parking for buyers. Pitches 5 Info: 834 965 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. 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
Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th May 10am - 4pm: Suffield Park Bowls Club, Cromer We will supply the bowls for you to try, just wear some flat shoes and you will be really welcome. Its a great sport, nice gentle exercise, and you may well become seriously addicted!! The 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. Situated on Station Rd. Cromer, just off the Overstrand Rd, plenty of parking.! Join now & get full membership for half price.
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Reaching Out Visiting Team

Do you know of anyone in the Trunch area who would value a visit? A team of volunteers from the churches of the Trunch Group are happy to call on anyone who might: have just returned home from hospital be housebound or feel isolated have newly moved into the area If you would like someone to call, either for yourself or someone you know, please contact Betty on 079 606 17172
Friday 2nd May 10am-noon : Thorpe Market Church Multiple Sclerosis Coffee Morning ~ refreshments, raffle, tombola, bric-a-brac & cake stalls. All welcome. Saturday 3rd May 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. Monday 5th May 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 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 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.
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What, When & Where

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 Alcoholics Anonymous Sun 3pm St Josephs Church 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 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 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
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
Overstrand
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 2.30pm Methodist Church t: 578 250 W.I. 3rd Wed 7.30pm Parish Hall t: 834 242
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Well Done Laura & Paul
Once again, Laura and Paul Thomas have taken on another business in Cromer. Readers will remember that this couple were featured on the front page of our last issue when they married on March 1st. Instead of having a jolly honeymoon they have opened The Huck Shop in Garden St. Cromer. At the same time they were running their cafe Huckleberries which they opened 4 years ago. After lots of work being done, over the last few weeks, on this former take-away shop in Garden Steet, they opened their doors on Thursday 20th March at 7.30am. Be assured I did not get there until after 9am. in time to enjoy a glass of Bucks Fizz while taking these photos.
As one of these lovely ladies put it: We have got it all and I have to agree they do seem to have thought of everything.
L - R: Laura Thomas, Carol, Sheena & Maggie So if you see Paul delivering a large container in to the Huck Shop, early every day, spare a thought for them, running this great new place. The three ladies below have been working on the same site for a total of 34 years.
I do wish Laura & Paul and their team of keen ladies all the very best for a long & jolly future. They deserve all the success they can achieve with their brand new venture. PK
1st Sunday of every month commencing on Stallholders set up from 8.30am Pitches 5. Beverages on sale in newly renovated pavilion. Further details from Hayley on 07765 633 549
Gresham Village Park Carboot

Sunday 6th April From 10am
Distinguished Toastmaster
Mardle & Munch

at Lower Southrepps Social Club will re-open for the season on Wednesday 2nd April and every Wednesday until October. Opening hours from 10.00am until 2.00pm Serving teas, coffees, soft drinks, crisps, bacon baps, home made cakes, and home made fruit and savoury scones. All our food is sourced locally and sold at very reasonable prices. Come and see us - a warm welcome and good food awaits you!
David McNaughter of North Walsham has been made a Distinguished Toastmaster, the highest accolade bestowed by Toastmasters International, in recognition of his communication and leadership skills.
Cantamus Choir & friends will reunite to perform John Stainers The Crucifixion which includes the beautiful God So Loved the World on Good Friday 18th April in St Martin Church, Overstrand at 7pm. This Good Friday tradition of community Easter singing in its 16th year and Cantamus welcome everyone who would like to sing with us either as part of the choir or participating audience. Musical Director, David Ballard, will lead the choir. Soloists ~ Clive McCrombie and Simon Gray. Matthew Bond will accompany. Free Admission to concert. If you would like to take part, come and join our pre-concert rehearsal workshop at 3.30pm in St Martin Church, Overstrand. No auditions are required. More information from David on: 07785 782 498 Cantamus look forward to singing with you and wish you a very Happy Easter.
Join Us On Good Friday - Overstrand at 7pm
Philomena
David McNaughter (left) receiving his Award from the Speakers Club President David Beecroft. David is a Founder Member of North Norfolk Speakers Club and as well as gaining many speaking awards has led club officer training sessions & served as Area & Division Governor. David also leads workshops and is committed to helping fellow members across the region develop confidence, communication, listening, evaluation and leadership skills. Joining a Speakers Club really is one of the best ways to improve your communication and presentation skills. I have learnt a lot during my fourteen years in speaking clubs and a club meeting is always great fun. It can be life changing, and I recommend you give it a try, said David. North Norfolk Speakers Club meets at 7pm on alternate Wednesdays, at North Walsham High School, Spenser Avenue. For further information, please visit: www.nnsc.co.uk or e mail:
At Your Local Library

If you cant get to the library due to disability or ill health our volunteers can bring books to your home. If you need information on local services, starting your family history, what to read next, finding a job, down loading an electronic book, mobile library routes & more. Visit: www.library.norfolk.gov.uk
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New members and guests are always welcome.
northnorfolkspeakersclub@gmail.com or speak to Gillian on: 01692 650 250.
This wonderful film was shown at Mundesley Village Cinema on Tuesday March 11th to a packed house and enjoyed by everyone including Lis and I. I would put this film on the list of one of the best films I have ever seen to date and well worth getting out on video or DVD as it really is worth seeing for yourself. Based on the 2009 investigative book by BBC correspondent Martin Sixsmith, The Lost Child of Philomena Lee, Philomena focuses on the efforts of Philomena Lee, to find the son who was conceived out of wedlock - something her Irish-Catholic community didnt have the highest opinion of - and given away for adoption in the United States. In following Church doctrine, she was forced to sign a contract that wouldnt allow for any sort of inquiry into her sons whereabouts. After starting a family years later in England and, for the most part, moving on with her life, Lee meets Sixsmith, a BBC reporter with whom she decides to discover her long-lost son. Despite being a very moving film, it had many amusing moments, but was also a bit of a tear jerker The film is directed by Stephen Frears and the cast included Judi Dench, Steve Coogan and Simone Lahbib, all of whom acted brilliantly. I am told that Martin Sixsmiths book is also well worth reading. See Special Events for a chance to see this film at the Briston Pavilion on Saturday 5th April. PK.
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