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It is indeed these Carnival weeks that Cromer comes alive with the noise of hundreds of you having a great time.Once again, I plan to get my Kubel-wagen into the main parade, if for no other reason but to enjoy myself.See Page 12 for details of week 2 of the childrens week and go through to Page 18 for details of the events taking place during the Carnival.For full details do make a donation & pick up the Carnival Programme, available all over the town or visit: www.cromercarnival.co.uk PK

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From The Editor

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Dear Editor,As you will appreciate, due to the awful weatheron Sat. 25th July and the predicted conditions onLifeboat day itself, we had to postpone the event.We have decided to hold the event on Sunday 9th August and the day will be almost the samewith stalls, live demos etc. BUT unfortunately the Sheringham Shantymen, have a prior engagement.To make a change we will be having Rig-a-Jig-Jig performing inside the boathouse rather thanon the Pier forecourt. They will be giving demonstrations of Norfolk Step Dancing and are very ably led by Fiona Davies, who is the sister of our Coxswain, John Davies.RegardsAudrey Smith

Dear Liz,We were so happy to be amongst such a lovelygroup of people at the Pilgrim Shelter in Trimingham on Saturday 18th July!On arrival, we were warmly greeted by your goodself. You helped us to park safely, got us a lovelyseat & table and made sure that we had a drink. We settled in nicely and awaited the impending BBQ and entertainment provided by comedian Pat Nearney and friends.Lots of people arrived on this fine evening to further the cause of building a new village hall.The atmosphere was wonderful and all thosewho attended were very well fed with BBQ meats,various salads and delicious desserts.The entertainment was top rate with a variety of comedy, poetry and song! There was also an excellent raffle.

Dear Liz, Im so sorry if No. 1 saw the letter I wrote to the Crab Tales as malicious. No way did I intend it to be read / taken that way, it was supposed to be light hearted - thatis why I said the creature had good taste. Apologies to No.1, and yes I am a dedicated No.1 chip buyer winter and summer.Annie

After three hours, we left at about 10pm. very satisfied with the evening we had and the fact that in excess of 200 had been raised for this very worthy cause!Kind regards,Sue and Tony BoytonNorth Walsham

On the letters page of the previousedition of the Crab Tales a small fat animal was photographed coming out of a rubbish bin. I am not sure what the animal wasbut the remark in the letter from Annie (see letter below) was not intended to offend and with all of us at Crab Tales we apologise unreservedly if offence was taken. Annies remark bears no relation to the outstanding quality of fish & chips served at No 1 Cromer where I am and intend to remain a regular customer.This edition informs our readersof all the Summer events that aretaking place in Cromer and all the surrounding area for you to enjoy and help to raise funds for various charitys throughout the county and beyond.Please support all you can, have fun and if you have time send me a short report and photographs, for as many as possible to be in the next issue.

At the Pilgrim Shelter we had a very successful evening here inTrimingham andI was privileged to receive the congratulatory letter below. I really was just part of a very hard-working team and I passed on the thanks to all, for without the many hands these events cannot happen.We are having a picnic on Sunday, check out the ad. on page 26 andkeep your fingers crossed that theweather is good for August although we are organising marquee!Fingers crossed also for the Cromer Carnival and hoping that all of you have a really jolly time.

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Dear Editor, Jacobs, the engineering consultancy carrying outthe Bacton Rejuvenation Project at Bacton Gas Terminal, have donated almost 500 worth of Soft Play Equipment for the use of younger members of About With Friends.

The money was raised through a football score prediction game organised by Malcolm Lown and Mike Donovan. Workers on the BRP pay a weekly fee in a game known as The Footie Thing and at the end of the season the money is given to a charity chosen by the organisers. Jacobs have worked with About With Friends in the past and this year wanted to buy somethingspecific for the younger members who attend school holiday schemes and the Friday night Youth Club. The charity needed some Soft Play Equipment and this was duly provided by Jacobs. The equipment is a selection of high-quality, ultra-safe building blocks in various shapes which the youngsters (whoall have a learning disability) can use to create a world of their own.

Dear Liz,I would like to refer to the recent Overstrand Yard Sale which I believe is an annual event.In the absence of knowing the objectives of thissale I must presume that the proceeds - or at leasta proportion of them - are destined for good causes unlike a boot sale which is purely for personal gain. (No issue with that, have done many of them)However the Boot sales are usually contained within a specific designated area and some formof marshalling or control is in evidence. Overstrands Boot sales, for example is a case in point and causes little or no problem to throughtraffic being contained, as it is, within the confines of the cricket ground.With respect to the Yard Sale however it wouldseem that all normal consideration towards throughtraffic is totally ignored with parked cars on bothsides of the road from Overstrand Hall to close to the Sidestrand boundary.There was no evidence of any Police control - assuming that they had been informed by theorganisers - at the very least some official Policeno parking cones down one side of the road thus ensuring that there was sufficient width of road for traffic to pass safely, particularly in view of the number of both commercial and agricultural vehicles that use this road. Inevitably there was an unfortunate road traffic accident, involving three cars, I am informed, undoubtedly due to moving traffic trying to negotiate a single lane situation through the length of Overstrand.

Dear Editor,May I through your publications letters page,thank the following for thier help & comfort to me when my husband fell near Mundesley Lifeboat Station on July 10th.H.M. Coastguards, Norfolk Air Ambulance, Members of MundesleyLifeboats especially 2 junior crew and Mundesley residents for their help.Unfortunately my husband died from his injuries on July 12th.We have spent many holidays in Mundesley and enjoy reading the Crab Tales.Yours, Christine WoodDewsbury.

Malcolm and Mike dropped by the About With Friends Base recently to hand over the equipment which was quickly pounced upon by members at a summer holiday activity. About With Friends are also grateful for the donations of companies and individuals who help them acquire the specialist and often expensive equipment they need to build their services.About With Friends is a fun, active & energetic charity based in Cromer. We offer children, youngpeople and adults with learning disabilities the chance to lead the lives they choose. When they become part of our family they haveopportunities to develop lasting friendships; engagein fun and active social activities; get involved in the community; have the chance to try new experiences; learn new skills both for life and work; but above all feel a valued part of society while enjoying life to the full.For further information about any of our servicesincluding Ignite, the alternate Fridays youth club for 9-12 year olds, call 01263 515 230. Yours SincerelySteve Smith

As I said at the beginning I applaud the motivationfor this event if, indeed, it is in part for charitablereasons but if it is going to attract this number ofpeople I submit that it has to be better organised.I only hope the much publicised Overstrand Feteon August 1st does not cause similar problems.Great publication keep up the good work!Kind regards Michael Webb Sidestrand

Weve All Heard Of .. .....recycling gifts but greeting cards? Not so much. But for brothers Jeff and Ron Methier, openly re-gifting a vintage birthday card has become something of a running tradition. Sunny Methier posted a photo of the 42-year-old greeting card that her father, Jeff, 58, first gave to her uncle Ron in 1973.

It was from my father to my uncle! And theyjust continued to use it simply because it said recycle to a friend. Sunny said.The card features both mens signatures for each year theyve passed the card back and forth along with a note for the year.

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On Saturday July 18th, I went over to NorthreppsInternational Airport, along with hundreds of other plane spotters, to watch aircraft taking off and landing as well as doing numerous loops and dives over the strip.Northrepps International has been run by the Gurney family since WW2, on a couple of locations. This particular airfield was opened in the late 1990s.After walking around to look at the various planes, including a late 1940s twin enginedDorner 28 I was invited to take a 10 minuteflight in wonderful Tiger Moth.

The last time I took a flight in one of these was when my late father was a part owner of a TigerMoth with two other members of the South Canterbury gliding club. Together they spent 400in buying it (late 1950s) and some 5 yrs later hadto reglue the wings at a cost of 700. They sold it. Such is life as THEY say?After chatting to many people the overall opinionwas that it was all very successful, particularly in the case of Jamie Edgehill representing the Air Ambulance. He said: Ive been working for the Air Ambulance for over 11 years and this has been the most successful day so far On behalf of everyone else who enjoyed the day, Thank you very much Chris Gurney. I leave the last word to Chris who said:Well,I dont know where to start other than tosay a very big thank you to all who flew in on the day, the club members who flew dozens ofpeople from our local Parishes and to the hundreds who turned up to just to watch.... The Air Ambulance were most grateful for all the donations and a I am staggered at the the generosity of our neighbours....

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105 Years Of Mundesley Mothers UnionOn a lovely afternoon in July, over 30 ladies (& gentlemen) gathered in the Church Roomsat Mundesley to celebrate 2015 as the year our Branch had its 105th anniversary. Our speaker, Marguerite Phillips, gave us a livelyand stimulating pictorial presentation on her roleas Norwich Diocesan President. Ladies had come from our Deanery and beyondto celebrate with us: North Walsham, Cromer, Sheringham, South Repps, Trunch, Gimingham & West Runton. Mothers Union church banners made a colourfuldisplay, alonside an interesting mini-exhibition of memorabilia, some ladies had brought their membership certificates & cards etc.Proof of our beginnings came from a copy of apage of the 1910 MU Diocesan Annual Report, together with some very interesting quotes fromearly 20th century Annual Reports giving decisionstaken at Council meetings from long ago, all of which made fascinating reading.The afternoon started with Revd Pat Baggaley

The Cromer Society The new season for the The Cromer Society begins on Wednesday 9th September with a new 8 week extended lecture course taking place at The Cottage, Louden Rd. Cromer entitled: Antartica Revisited presented

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ParrotsIn 1868 the Annals and Magazine of Natural History reported on a visit to Northrepps Hall, the residence of the Dowager Lady Buxton. While partaking of the hospitality of the accomplished hostess, the guests were delighted and astonished by the parrots that darted in and out among the trees or flew over their heads across the lawn, their brilliant plumage gleaming in the radiance of the setting sun. However the visitors were sorry to learn that these birds, which at one time amounted to nearly fifty, have been reduced now to some twenty-four, owing to the vicious propensity of gamekeepers and so-called sportsmen to wantonly destroy every stranger that may come across them.River MunThe source of the River Mun can be found in Northrepps from where it runs to the North Sea at Mundesley.SmugglersThe village once had a gang of smugglers, whose leader was a member of the Summersby family and was given the nickname Old Summers.

A local woman called Sally Bean lived in a cottage with views across the countryside and she warned the smugglers when the prevention men were about.

Origins of the name of the villageIt has been suggested that the name Northrepps is derived from the Old English word repel meaning strips of land in a fen that can be tilled.

Literary ConnectionsThe author Verily Anderson (1916-2010) lived in the village for many years. She is probably best known for her Brownies childrens stories. Joyce Grenfell, a close friend of Verily and her family was a frequent visitor to her house.The records of Hickling Priory from1516 record the performance of plays during the week of the Lords birthday by the men of Northrepps.

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Saturday 18th July At Trimingham Pilgrim ShelterWe have not been blessed with good weather when we have tried to organise Car Boot Sales (but are trying again on 22nd Aug) maybe wehave been aiming for the wrong part of the dayfor the evening of Saturday 18th was super warm sunshine and no breeze to speak of the gazebos did not lift at all!Over forty five supporters arrived at the PilgrimShelter to enjoy BBQ meats from our super localbutcher Tavern Tasty of Swafield, and mixed salads provided by members of the team and superb desserts concocted with her usual excellent skill by Linda Brown.The entertainment was provided by Pat Nearneywho is really quirky and entertaining in a truly Norfolk style (see him at Davenports of NorthWalsham Sun 20th Sept. tickets 7.50 raising funds for WEVA) his partner Sheilah Olley, pictured below, and local budding stand up comedian Dylan Wilson.Dylan recently excellently compered fundraiser for Cromer Lifeboat at Cromer Academy and at just 13 yrs has a great career in front of him.

The very professional Triminghamite Bill Rowlands on guitar was enticing us all to join in the choruses of his great repertoire.The evening raised a staggering 320 for our fund towards a new village hall, thank you all who came and supported the evening of food and laughter, special thanks to Terry Brown who was the main BBQ chef and Dot Bradley who sells the the raffle tickets and generally keeps it all together.I hope to see lots of Crab Tales readers at our forthcoming events.

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Twenty odd years ago ill-health forced me to stopwriting. In fact, Id almost stopped thinking of myself as an author until in May this year I was unexpectedly contacted by Endeavour Press, thelargest independent digital publishing company in the UK. Since then things have moved veryswiftly. My first book, The Fall Guy, has nowbeen published as an ebook on Kindle and is available on Amazon or the Endeavour Press website at 2.99. When The Fall Guy was first published, back in the dark mists of time, The Times review referred to me as the best newcomer to the thriller scene for many a year. Despite an element of exaggeration, it made for a gratifying start to my writing career. Lets hope the ebook is as popular. A 2nd e-book, The Bishops Pawn, published last month, features the same central character & is available now. Newgate Callendar in the New York Times Book Review said A lot of fun as the Perry books, so tongue in cheek and insouciant,always are....Philis is the latter day James Bond.Richie Perry will be giving a talk at the Pilgrim Centre in Trimingham at 2pm on Friday August 28thDetails in our next edition.

One Home-Made Raft.. ....a team of Coastguards and 54 miles of the broads in just 3 days.On October 2nd, 3rd & 4th the Happisburgh andMundesley HM Coastguard team are taking tothe waters of the Norfolk Broads in their home-made raft & paddling 54 miles from Wroxham to Norwich to raise money and awareness for two local charities: 1) Scottys Little Soldiers which is dedicated to supporting the children of men and women killed while serving in the British Armed Forces. They provide Christmas & birthday gifts, treats, trips & activities for the families of the fallen as well as enabling them to use the charity holiday lodges. Currently Scotties Little Soldiers supports over 100 children of the fallen and has been able to purchase 2 amazing holiday homes in the UK, one in Gt. Yarmouth and one in Blackpool.2) Lets Do It Anyway aim to provide children and adults in Norfolk with appropriate mobility and specialist equipment, to encourage them to get active, to feel empowered and socially included. They also provide services or facilities to peoplewho are suffering an illness, disability or infirm,with the aim of improving their condition of life. Their project is to raise funds for 2 specialist Sensory Rooms in Norfolk.

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We All Bleed Red Poet & artist Vince Laws has created We All Bleed Red for the church of St Peter & St Paul, in Oulton, Norfolk. The church tower is in need of significant repair, the heating is inadequate and wooden platforms need replacing. A new floor of pamment tiles in the nave will create a level space, and allow a variety of community uses, such as art shows, concerts, and yoga. I want to show the tower bleeding, in need of first aid, and wounded, explained Vince. And at the same time, as the church takes on the new mantle of being a community space, I want We All Bleed Red to be an invitation to everyone to use the space, regardless of religion, ethnicity, sexuality, etc.Stephen Jefford, who is co-ordinating the restoration project with the Heritage Lottery Fund for St Peter & St Paul, Oulton, said: Were really thrilled that Vince has come up with such a dramatic idea. I have known for a while that he, like many in the village, cherishesthe church as an open building. His idea of making the Tower a part of his exhibition is really thoughtful. Were also really grateful for the support weve had from the Church and Diocese, as well as our regular parishioners, to embrace making the church building both a place of worship as well as a community resource.Vince will be exhibiting an array of text art andpoetry inside the church from Sunday 23rd toSunday 30th August, All are welcome. The church is open daily and entry is free. Parking is on grass 20 metres from the church, the main path is gravel, with a ramp into the church. Other paths around the church are grassy and uneven. There is no toilet.

Donations for the Oulton Tower & Community Project are welcome. For details of how to donateplease contact: [email protected] The restoration project to date has been supportedby a first round Grants for Places of Worship award from the Heritage Lottery fund, to developthe proposals further as well as an award from the Norfolk Historic Churches Trust; the churchis awaiting confirmation of further funding fromthe HLF towards the costs of carrying out the works and would be grateful for any financial help toward this project.Photograph above shows an artists impression of We All Bleed Red by Vince Laws.Contact Vince Laws via:[email protected]

Crayford & Abbs To The RescueA Norfolk dealership helped care home pensionersget to Buckingham Palace for tea by lending them a Nissan Qashqai for the day.Crayford & Abbs Nissan in Gypsies Lane, Holt, came to the rescue after hearing how residents at Halsey House in Cromer had been invited to London but required transport.The generous dealership sent the Royal British Legion-run home the award-winning Qashqai to drive down to the Queens residence so they wouldnt miss out on the special occasion.

Kevin Abbs, Director at Crayford & Abbs, said: We love to do our bit in the local community so we were only too happy to help out. The residents had the time of their lives and said it was a wonderful experience to visit the palace. They also enjoyed travelling in comfort and style in the Qashqai.Halsey House in Norwich Road is exclusive to ex-service people and their dependants and can accommodate up to 89 residents, which includes a 16-bed dementia care wing.To book a test drive with Crayford and Abbs Nissan, call 01263 588 160 or go to the Gypsies Lane showroom.


Cromer CarnivalChildrens Week 2 Monday 10th - Friday 14th AugustJoin in the fun at Childrens Week with Libby and Tony.For age groups: 5 yrs & under6 yrs to 9 yrs, 10 yrs to 13 yrs

Please Note:ALL children must be accompanied by an adult. No responsibility can be accepted for children left unattendedat any of these events.Cancellation of events due to bad weather cannot be helped.If possible, cancelled events will be fitted in at an alternative time.

NEW FOR 2015 COME and MEET CC THE BEAR!Come to any of the childrens activities to win a chance to spend the evening with him. Please return next day by 2.30pm and share your photographs of what you got up to, on the Cromer Carnival (Official) Facebook page.

Monday 10th August11am: East BeachSandcastle Competition - Build a sandcastle fit for a King or Queen!2.30pm: Pier ForecourtChalk on the Prom - Your chance to be a graffiti artist, without getting into trouble!Tuesday 11th August11am: West BeachHunt the Kiddywitches - Rock pool hunt for little crabs, bring a bucket, unlimited sea water available!2.30pm: Pier ForecourtPuppets on the Prom - No strings attached or there can be! Materials provided.

Wednesday 12th August11am: Pier ForecourtKite Making - Come fly with me! Materials provided.2.30pm: East BeachTide Fight - Build the biggest structure from sand that you can, to repel the tide, last one standing wins! No rocks allowed.

SPOT THE CRAB and win a Family Swim voucher from SPLASH in Sheringham ( 2 Adults & 2 kids)

If you are under 12, tell us your name, age and address, also in which advert

the Crab is hidden and the page number. Please Note : Entries should be written by the child themselves, at least their name.

OR - If you are a pensioner, SPOT THE COD and win

TEA & CAKE FOR TWOnow at Huckleberries

43 Church Street, CromerHand 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:

Crab Tales, 30 West St, Cromer NR27 DSbefore the next issue comes out.

The first entry out of the hat wins ! ISSUE 065 WINNERS

Congratulations to Olivia Dodman, aged 7yrs & 7mths, from Alby Hill, who found the

crab on Page 2 in Richard Wests advert. & to Mrs V. Green, from Aylsham, who spotted

the Cod on Page 8 in the advertisement for Norfolk Plumbing.

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Thursday 13th August11am: Pier ForecourtPaint a Crab Shell - Paint your own Cromer Crab. Shells and paints provided.

2.30pm: East BeachSand Sculpture - Put your sculpting skills to the test!

Friday 14th August11am: Pier ForecourtScavenger Hunt - See what you can find. Its not easy!

1pm: The PierParty on the Pier - Bring your own picnic.

2.30pm: The PierCaptain Fantastic - Entertainment and Music, by the one and only!

5pm: Off the PierCromers Famous Duck Race - Ducks will be available for sale, throughout the days events.


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Thursday: 9am - 5.30pmFriday: 9am - 6pm

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Breakfast 9.30 - 11.30am ~ Lunch 12 - 3pm. Dinner 5.30 - 8.30pm. Friday & Saturday 5.30 - 9pm.

Tuesday Family Fun 4pm - 6pm and 8pm to LateThursday Family Quiz at 8pm

Live Entertainment Most Friday & Saturday Evenings in August

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Sunday 16th AugustFrom 10am to 4:30pm : Carnival Field Custom & American Car Show

From 10.30am : Motorbike & Trike Cavalcade Show.Carnival Arena 12.30pm : Gymkhana1.30pm: The Squeegees playing music from the 60s 70s and 80s!2.15pm: Bonny Baby Competition2.45pm: Knobbly Knees Contest3.15pm: Glamorous Granny Competition3.45pm: Childrens Carnival Fancy Dress Parade

Monday 17th August10.30am: The MeadowChildrens Sports.12pm: PromenadeDecorated Beach Hut Competition Judging. 3pm: Pier ForecourtBest Dressed Waiters & Waitresses Competition followed by Waiters & Waitresses RaceAROUND THE TOWN IN THE EVENING6pm - 9pm: White Horse Inn, CromerCurry Night 7.15pm: Cromer Parish Hall, Church St.Carnival Quiz Evening 7.30pm: Pier ForecourtLine Dancing - with the Cromer Renegades.7.30pm: Carnival Marquee, Runton RdRace Night

Tuesday 18th AugustFrom 9:45am: Carnival Field, Runton RdFamily Fun Day 999 Show, Arnies Attic, BTS Roadshow Bungee run, Circus workshop, Face Painting, Rodeo bull & bouncy castle, Pony rides etc.

CARNIVAL ARENA10am: Woodfordes Horse & Dray10.30am: Stannage International Stunt Display Team11am: The East Anglian Working Newfoundland Dogs11.30am: Norfolk Wildlife Encounters Display12pm: Dance Zenergy12.30pm: The Wildcats1.30pm: The East Anglian Working Newfoundland Dogs1.45pm: Romford Drum & Trumpet Corp2.15pm: Norfolk Wildlife Encounters Display2.45pm: Dance Zenergy3.15pm: Stannage International Stunt Display Team

CARNIVAL MARQUEECraft Activities ~ Drawing, painting, gluing, sticking & making, with Sticky Earth Caf. Mr Jugglefun - Circus work-shop. Razz the Clown & Auntie Pearl.

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Sunday 16th August continuedCarnival Marquee11am - 4.30pm: Cromer Carnival Mini Beer & Cider Festival1pm & 3.30pm: Dale with great Michael Bubl songs and more. Around Town6.30pm: Town Football Ground, Mill RdCharity Football Match ~ The Veterans v Heart Radio. Free admission. Grand raffle proceeds to Carnival charities.7pm: Cromer Parish ChurchSunday at Seven ~ Music by members of Cromer Parish Church. 7pm: Carnival Hospitality Tent, Runton RdWine Tasting Evening ~ hosted by John Hedge. Pat, canaps & complimentary glass of wine & chocolates for the ladies from Digbys Fine Chocolates. Advance tickets only: 12.50 from The Cottage.7.30pm: Carnival Marquee, Runton RoadWrestling ~ family fun wrestling broughtto you by the World Assoc. of Wrestling Tickets from The Cottage or at door. 10. Children 8. Family (2 adults, 2 children) 30.

Saturday 15th AugustFrom 7am: Carnival Field, Runton Road.Carnival Car Boot Sale 9am: Open to public. Free admission. Refreshments & funfairEntertainment : Broadland Dog Agility, Birds of Prey Display, Novelty Dog Show9am - 3pm : Carnival MarqueeCraft Fair & Antiques Valuation11am - 6pm: Carnival MarqueeCromer Carnival Mini Beer & Cider Festival7pm - 10pm: Carnival MarqueeFamily Night ~ An evening of fun games & disco for all the family, with Captain Fantastic! 7.30pm: Parish Hall, Church St. CromerThe Norfolk Dixieland Jazz Band Concert

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Mon - Sat : 7am - 8pm ~ Sunday : 7.30am - 6pm

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The Parade starts at 7pm: From Runton Road through Town via Prince of Wales Rd, Hamilton Rd, Church St., Mount St., Louden Rd., West St. & returns to Runton Road car park via Beach Road.

Carnival Parade Route

Wednesday 19th AugustCarnival Day

From 9.30am: Carnival Field, Runton RdFunfair, stalls, food stands, bar and all sorts of refreshments.Carnival Arena10am: West Lancs Dog Display Team10.45am: The Yakovlevs Aerobatic Display Team11am: Ye Olde Red Tail Falconry Display11.45am: The Royal Signal Motorcycle Display Team The White Helmets12.30pm: Arrival of Miss Cromer & the Royal Party - Accompanied by the Woodfordes Horse & Dray1pm: The Blades Aerobatic Display Team1.30pm: West Lancs Dog Display Team2.15pm: Ye Olde Red Tail Falconry Display3.05pm: The Yakovlevs Aerobatic Display Team3.30pm: The Royal Signal Motorcycle Display Team The White Helmets8.45pm: Carnival Field, Runton RoadLive Music - Drop the ClutchAround Town10.15am: Henry Blogg Gardens & Cromer Parish ChurchRomford Drum & Trumpet Corps

10.30am: Henry Blogg GardensPresentation of Prizes ~ for many of the various competitions, organised for Cromer Carnival.

Carnival Day ParadeFrom 5pm: Carnival Field, Runton RoadCarnival Parade Assembles5.15pm: Judging of the Floats and Fancy Dress7pm: Cromer Grand Carnival Parade ~ See Map above for the Route

Around Town in the EveningLive Music with Pure Passion (From 9pm) - Bernies, East RuntonLive Music with the Glamtastics - Cromer Social ClubBack by popular demand, Jon Alex - White Horse Inn

Please NoteOn Carnival Day, cars parked on the Runton Road Car Park after 6.30pm will not be able to leave the car park until after the Parade has finished, at approx. 10pm. All cars leaving the field will be directed right towards Sheringham.Cromer town road closures will be implemented at 6.30pm until 9pm. There will be no traffic movement until the Carnival parade has finished.

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Thursday 20th AugustAround Town10am - 2.15pm: Cromer Skatepark Carnival Skateboard Competition 2pm: Evington Lawns, Runton RoadParty on the Lawns ~ Will be transferred to the Carnival Marquee in adverse weather conditions. From 2.15pm: Razz the Clown & Auntie Pearl - Circus skills workshop2.30pm: Dave Doughnuts Punch & Judy3pm: Picnic on Evington Lawns. Ticket holders only - food for each child must be pre-booked. Application forms from Information Centre, Louden Rdor The Co-operative, Middlebrook Way. Completed application forms must be returned by Monday 17th August

4pm: Evington Lawns, Runton Road Crab Dressing Competition (Adults only)

AROUND THE TOWN IN THE EVENINGClub Bingo (Eyes Down at 19:30) - Cromer Social Club5.30pm: Pier Forecourt, The PromenadeCarnival Fun Run ~ Organised by North Norfolk Beach Runners, entry open to allwho can run one or two 1.5 mile laps on revised circuit. Register at Pier Forecourt from 5.30pm - 6.30pm. Race starts at the Pier Forecourt at 7pm.From 6pm: Carnival Field, Runton RoadCarnival Field Opens ~ Entrance Free. Collectors will be about with buckets, before and after the firework display and it is hoped that you will feel the display has been worth a donation.

6.30pm: Carnival Arena, Runton RoadRemote Controlled Helicopter and Aircraft Display 6.30pm: Cromer East Beach.Life Saving Demonstration - By North Norfolk Life Saving Club.7pm: The Meadow & Meadow RoadAssembly of Illuminated Procession - Starts just off the pitch & putt course, by Meadow Road.7.15pm: Carnival Arena, Runton RoadTug of War Competition ~ Cromer Carnival v Sheringham Carnival7.45pm: Carnival Arena, Runton Road2620 Squadron RAuxAF Regiment Team Challenge 8.15pm: Carnival Marquee, Runton RdLive Music - Parallel Times ~ featuring Julie Bunn as Debbie Harry. 8.30pm: Illuminated Parade ~ Led by The Romford Drum & Trumpet Corp from Meadow Rd to Runton Rd, via Hamilton Rd, Church St, High St. & Runton Rd.9.15pm approx: Carnival Field, Runton RdGrand Fireworks Display ~ The finale to music from the Last Night of the Proms.

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Friday 21st August9pm: Pier Pavillion TheatreChildrens Talent Competition - Preliminary Heats. Register 8:30am - 9.15am. Application forms from Cromer Shopping Centre, Garden St. All entries must be submitted by 12pm on Tuesday 18th August. NO ENTRANTS ON THE DAY10.30am : Cromer PierCrab Catching ~ Hand lines and nets - classes for each.2pm: From The Cottage, Louden RoadWalking Treasure Hunt ~ follow clues around town, cliffs & paths of Cromer.Refreshments available2.30pm: Pier Pavillion TheatreGrand Final of the 2015 Childrens Talent Competition.8pm - 1am: Carnival Marquee, Runton Rd~ Carnival Fancy Dress Dance ~

FireWire playing classic, punk, ska & chart hits. The special cup for overall winner of the fancy dress competitionis sponsored by John & Jeanie Hedge in memory of Simon Hedge. Judging will start at 10pm.

Strictly over 18s only & Fancy Dress must be worn. Advance Tickets ONLY 10 from The Cottage, Louden Road.


WHERE CAN I GET MY CRAB TALES?ALBY Service Station, Alby Horse Shoes InnALDBOROUGH Spar Shop AYLMERTON Service StationAYLSHAM Aylsham Garden Centre, Budgens, Co-op,BACTON Bacton Fish & Chip Shop.BANNINGHAM The Crown Pub / Post OfficeBEESTON REGIS Mini Market BODHAM Post Office COLBY, SUFFIELD & TUTTINGTON Churches CROMER Budgens, Council Offices, Country Club, Library, Rainbow, Crossways,Tourist Info Centre, Food Fare, Icarus Hines, K Hardware, Mill Rd Post Office, Morrisons, Mary Janes , N & P, Spar Cliff Rd, No 1 Fish & chip shop White Horse + 1,000 delivered in Town Centre.EAST RUNTON East Runton Cafe, East Runton Stores.INGWORTH Church GIMINGHAM Heather LeeGRESHAM @ John Stibbons, LangdaleITTERINGHAM Village Shop/ Withers GalleryKNAPTON Elephant Playbarn, Church Porch & MADRA LITTLE BARNINGHAM Village Hall MUNDESLEY Crayford & Abbs, Country Pickings, Mace, Manor House, Tescos,Tourist Information Centre,Village Flower Shop,The Library & Medical Centre. NORTH WALSHAM Sainsburys, Waitrose NORTHREPPS Foundry Arms, Northrepps CottageOVERSTRAND Post Office,Central Stores,Overstrand Garden Centre ROUGHTON Jet / Post Office & GrovelandSHERINGHAM CAS Travel, Crown Inn, Library, Poppy Line Railway Station Whistlestops, Tyneside Club.

SIDESTRAND Sidestrand ChurchSOUTHREPPS Mace Shop, Vernon ArmsSUSTEAD from Mrs Jubb, Pear Tree CottageTHORPE MARKET ChurchTRIMINGHAM Woodlands Park & Church Porch TRUNCH Corner ShopWEST BECKHAM Wheatsheaf Public House WEST RUNTON Spar P.O shop

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2015 ChallengeThis year will mark 8 years since the tragic loss of my first born son Sean Alexander Laxen at 3pm on the 20th of August 2007. He was taken from us whilst enjoying Mother Nature at Conwy Falls Betws-y-Coed in North Wales when he fell into the rapids. Time is like a river continually flowing on but the sadness athis loss is always there and heightened by special& certain times.

This year is particularly poignant as Sean would have been 18 this October and we all would havebeen looking forward to celebrating this milestone with him. His younger brother Scott, now 16, isgiving me so much pleasure and pride in all that he does and the way he remembers Sean.Each year since 2008 Ive set myself a challengeto remember Sean honour his determination andnever give up attitude to a learning disability thathe had and raise money for local groups with connections to children. Not forgetting the schoolsthat Sean did or would have attended. So far I have completed the following challengesraising amounts of money for these causes: - 2008 : Installed a slate bench in Seans memoryat Conwy Falls with the help and generosity of Betws-y-Coed companies and people specificallyLlechweld Slate Company in Blaenau Festineog.2009 : Tandam parachute jump at Old BuckenhamAirfield with my godson Michael. Raising fundsfor Horsham St Faiths, Horsford Middle & Betws-y-Coed schools2010 : 44 mile coast walk (over 2 days) from Wells next the sea to Walcott (favourite haunts of ours) with my nieces Laura & Lucy. Raising fundsfor the 1st Aylsham & St Faiths & Horsford Scouts & Horsham St Faiths, Horsford Middle.

Sidestrand Hall Special & Betws-y-Coed schoolsand Mundesley Lifeboat.2011 : Abseiled from a structure in England (Southwold Lighthouse) Scotland (Forth RailwayBridge) & Wales (Marquis of Angleseys Monument)in conjunction with RNLI to raise water safety awareness (over 3 months). Raising funds for Wells next the Sea, Tobermorry and Criccieth lifeboat stations all having special significance to Sean and for Aylsham & Horsford youth clubsand Horsham St Faiths pre-school and HorshamSt Faiths, Horsford Middle, Sidestrand Hall Special& Betws-y-Coed schools & Mundesley Lifeboat.2012 : Canoed from Aylsham Mill to Wroxham (in 8 hours) with my son Scott raising money forBure Valley Railway for a childs interpretationdisplay a favourite haunt of ours when cycling around Aylsham & Horsham St Faiths, HorsfordMiddle, Sidestrand Hall Special & Betws-y-Coed schools and Mundesley Lifeboat.2013 : Cycled a circular route (over 2 days) fromAylsham to Aylsham visiting preserved railways(where we all would spend time at) in Reepham& Whitwell, County School, Wells next the Sea, Weybourne with 14 scout & explorer friends of Sean & Scott. Raising funds towards an activityholiday in Betws-y-Coed North Wales in 2014 for the scouts & explorers, Horsham St Faiths, Horsford Middle, Sidestrand Hall Special, Betws-y-Coed schools and Mundesley Lifeboat.2014 : Spent whole year with scouts & explorersfundraising for activity holiday in Betws-y-Coedtaking part in: White water rafting, Canyoning,visiting the top of mount Snowden, the Electric Mountain Dinorwig power station in Llanberis, Porthmadoc & Carnethon, the Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Team HQ, Zip wiring the longest zip wire in Europe at Bethesda.

This year 2015 and to reflect Seans love of the outdoors & exploring I will, starting on Saturday29th of August early morning, I intend to walk the length of Weavers Way from Great Yarmouthto Nth Walsham then Paston Way to Cromer then Weavers Way back to Aylsham. It would be around 61miles & take over 25 hrs. I will take a more leisurely walk and camp out overnight & plan to finish at the Ex-servicemensclub on the Sunday 30th August in time for the usual quiz night.The majority of monies raised from sponsorshipwill be given to the Liz Jones Trust (an Aylshamtown councillor & committed volunteer) for the

benefit of children in Aylsham plus a portion splitbetween Horsham St Faiths, Horsford Middle, Sidestrand Hall Special and Betws-y-Coed schools and Mundesley lifeboat.Anybody who wishes to sponsor my adventure can do so by sending them to me at the address below or the following Aylsham organisations will display a sponsorship form: Aylsham Ex-Servicemens Club, Hungate St. BarnwellsStationers, Market Place. Coxfords Butchers, Market Place. Gottersons Chip Shop, Cawston Road & Lavender Blue, Red Lion Street.Finally can I please ask each and every one of you who read this to ensure that all children are supervised properly when in and around water either at the coast or inland.To those organisations whom have water as partof their attractions please make sure that all the appropriate risk assessments and precautions have been made and are displayed.So that between you and the parents guardians children can enjoy themselves in safety and go home with a smile on their faces.

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Norfolk. NR11 6LA Tel: 01263 733 262

North Lodge Park Cafe Open for BusinessNorth Lodge Parks caf will be open from Friday August 7th.

North Norfolk District Council has gifted the caf, free of charge, to the Friends of North Lodge Park to operate for a 4 month period, the remainder of the summer season.Cllr Tom FitzPatrick, Leader of NNDC said: The council is very keen to see something up and running at North Lodge Park as quickly as possible and its a good opportunity for the Friends to get involved and get the caf open for business.I hope that the public gives the Friends the support they deserve; and it feels very good to be able to get the caf open once again.As well as the caf the Friends group will be looking to improve the Rose Garden and hedges nearby the cafe as well as the bowling green area.The Friends of North Lodge Park have been handed the keys to the caf and will be in the caf cleaning and painting the interior preparing it for the grand public opening.

Cllr John Rest, Cabinet Member for Corporate Assets said: It feels really good to be working with the Friends and enabling the caf to reopen and be an attraction for everyone to enjoy this summer.


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Farewell To... ....Mundesley Medical CentreThree years ago I was fresh out of college and working two part time jobs, with no idea where I wanted my career to take me. In the summer of 2012 I was accepted for anApprentice General Assistant vacancy at Mundesley Medical Centre, which has truly proven to be an opportunity like no other. In those years I developed many skills and know-ledge as well as developing slight hypochondriac tendencies and meeting some very interesting characters and changing my hair colour a grand total of five times (not related to stress).

There is a common misconception that all GP administrative staff do is answer phones and act as gatekeepers to appointments; I quickly learned that this was not the case. In the first few months I was an unsure teenager,watching the dispensers & receptionists solving important problems, listening to the peculiar patient queries and seeing the frustration at the unanswered hospital answerphone messages. I was dreaming of the day I might get to do morethan counting medication into boxes & folding letters. After a few months I was not only thrownin at the deep end but sent with an anchor! Without the aid of an incredibly supportive, willing and sympathetic team of colleagues I am certain I would not have coped with the pressure. Sometimes you do need to rant and other times cry, but no matter what happened I knew I would be supported. I have also had the pleasure of meeting many wonderful patients, ones with stories that stick with you, others whose presence can brighten your day and theres even the odd telephone number you recognise which is enough to bring a smile to your face. We all have our favourites (even if we dont admitit) for different reasons but its satisfying to knowthat the good memories will stay with you. I am fortunate enough to have worked with thePatient Reference Group; they are a team of astuteindividuals from diverse backgrounds with refreshing views. Their views have affected a wide range of matters from the way clinics are run to the colour of font on the television screen.

The meetings with them are always enjoyably enlightening and their support to the surgery is greatly unrecognised but profoundly appreciated.

The reason I volunteered to write this article is because after my three insightful, challenging and at times exasperating, years I will be leaving the practice. I wanted to acknowledge the vast opportunities Mundesley Medical Centre have provided for me and equally the experience gained from the patients I have had the pleasure of meeting. I am sure there will be more General Assistants who will attain valuable knowledge from workingat the surgery and I would hope that they will cherish their time spent there as I have. Lynda Wilson Mundesley Medical Centre

From Editor:Thank you for this article Lynda, and very best wishes from all at the Crab Tales for a very successful and interesting future.

Unwanted Textiles People in North Norfolk are being encouraged to recycle their unwanted textiles, rather than letting them go to landfill.Cookstown Textile Recyclers will now provide & maintain bring banks and collect textiles fromapprox. 75 sites across Norfolk. To find your nearest textile recycling point, visit:http://www.recyclenow.com/recycling-locator which includes a postcode search function which can list all local recycling facilities.The collected textiles will be taken to their depot in Hertfordshire to be bulked up and transported to the sorting facility in Ireland.The new lime green banks will take all clothing,shoes, bed linen, towels, curtains, belts, handbags, hats & scarves. Good quality items and clothes that are no longer wearable can all be placed in the banks.Cookstown estimate that 65% of the materials will be sent for re-use in Africa & Asia, while the other 35% will be sent to pulping mills in the UK, to be used as fillings for mattresses etc.Cllr Angie Fitch-Tillett said: I am pleased thatresidents have yet another way to recycle their unwanted clothing. As well as this new service, we would also encourage residents to continue to donate high quality clothing to local charity shops who rely on donations to carry out their vital work.If you know of a suitable location for a textile bank, please contact North Norfolk District Council on: 01263 516 195.

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In June...... ......Yael Biran fell and broke her elbow, so she headed to her local NHS hospital.But the mother-of-two, from S.E.London, was so disappointed with aspects of the care she received that she wrote to Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trusts patient advice and liaison service.The Independent......shared this:She wrote:Dear Lewisham PALs,Id like to complain about a visit I had to your A&E department on the 15th of June 2015. Sorry in advance for my language, but this really upset me.

On Monday the 15th of June I fell & knew I broke something (turns out I broke my elbow) So I went to Lewisham A&E.I came armed with a book to help me pass the waiting time! Actually enjoying the fact that I am going to get to read a book for a chance!But no the bloody nurse sees me in 6 minutes! 6 ruddy minutes! all I had time for was to send a text, settle down, get my glasses out and find the right page, and they bloody call me in!She then sends me to have an X-ray and says I need to sit in the x-ray waiting room.

Yay, I think, a waiting room - I will get to read my book!And so I dont even bother to put any-thing back in the bag & happily skipto the x-ray waiting area, book in hand and glasses on top of head. I sit down and get seen within 37 seconds. the B^^&@s!*All done and dusted and 5 minutes later I skip to the next waiting area to wait for the next nurse to see me.By that point I think I owe myself achocolate from the vending machinebut waste 5 minutes trying to make it work (it didnt - at least there is one thing you can count on in this A&E!) I then sit down comfortably, happy in the notion that surely, now......I will get at least a couple of chapters....... but no!2 minutes later I get to see the nextnurse who is an absolute gem and issuper nice, she explains everything, gives me a sling & a tetanus shot and sends me on my way home! home! bloody rubbish!

I left home and came back in less than 2 hours! Seriously! something must be done about this! what is amum to do in order to get a few hours of quiet reading in this country???!!!

Sincerely Yours, A frustrated mother of 2 little boys who dont give her a seconds rest.

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AylshamBridge Club 7pm Fri 7.15pm t: 761 308Broadland Junior Chess 8.30am term-time Sat. t: 735 740 Country Market each Friday 8.50-noonCricket Club indoor Sun 3-5pm t: 510 102 Evening WI 7.30pm 1st Thurs Town Hall.Extend Over 60s Exercise Fridays Jubilee Family Centre t: 01692 407 851 Farmers Market 9am-1pm 1st & 3rd Sat. F.I.T. group 2nd & 4th Weds t: 731 177Flower Club 2nd Wed 7.30pm Town HallFitness Yoga/Pilates Tues & Thurs Friendship Hall t: 01692 538 569 Gym Club Fri 5pm. High School t: 576 609Inspired Gardeners group. 2nd Thurs 10.30 - noon. Methodist Church Hall. t:733 535. Lammas KC Lodge ROAB Tues 8.15pm Sutton School Of Dance, Mill Row.Meditation Classes Thurs 12.30 -1.30pm Friends Meeting House, Peggs Yard Monday Stall Parish Church 8.30-noon N. N. Mental Health Users & Carers Forum 2nd Weds Jubilee Centre 1- 3.30pm. RBL (Womens) 1st Mon Salvation Army Hall N.N. Speakers Club 7pm alt.Wed High School t: 01692 402 662Scalextric Club Presto Park Weds 7.15pm.t: 01603 754 319 Quaker Meetings Sun 10.30am Peggs YardYoga Tues 7.30pm Peggs Yard. t: 732 426

CromerAge Concern Fri 10am The Cottage.Aqua Therapy Classes Mon 11am-12pm Wed 7pm Country Club t: 07885 501 914 Air Training Corps 7pm Mon & Thurs, High School t: 515 452Baptist Church 1st & 3rd Sat Coffee morning t: 576 524 Bridge (Duplicate) Mon 7pm t: 822 778C.A.B. Appointments: t : 01692 405 847Christian Fellowship Sun 10.30am former Gospel Hall t: 838 180Cromer Orchestra meets 7-9pm The Belfry Arts Centre. Overstrand. t: 511 600Diabetes 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 2461st Suffield Park Guides 7pm.Weds. info: www.girlguiding.org.uk/get_involved.aspx Flower Club 7.20pm 3rd Mon Junior School. t: 513 408Folk Dance Club 7.30pm Tues Community Hall t: 578 224Garden Society 7.30pm 2nd Weds Community Hall t: 514 399Hockey Club Mon under16 6.30pm Adults 7.15pm Sports Centre t: 01692 404 440Korean Martial Arts t: 07765 282 981Lip reading classes Thurs 10 - 12noon Methodist Church Rooms t: 0344 800 8002.N & N Assoc.for Blind 9.30-1pm Tues Merchants Place. N.N. Mencap Society Thurs 1pm Merchants Place. t: 578 116Parkinsons Disease Society 10.30am 2nd Wed of month St. John Hall, Bond St.R.E.M.E. 2pm. 1st Wed Halsey Hse t: 512 450RBL 2pm 1st Wed. The Cottage t:510 146RBL Womens Section 2.30pm 1st Thurs Sing for Joy Singing Group Thurs 10am. Community Centre. t: 570 117St John Ambulance Adults Tues 7.30pm Cadets Tues 5.45pm St John Hall, Bond St. Tabletop/Craft Sale Sat 10am-4pm Parish Hall. t: 649 441Taekwondo Sports Centre. t: 711 824 Tai Chi For Health Wed 2-3pm Community Centre t: 823 007 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.

Overstrand Acorns Parent & Toddler Group 1.30 -3pm Thurs (term-time) Belfry School. t: 579 275. Gardening Club 2.30pm 1st Tues Parish Hall t: 576 437Carpet 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 (except Aug) 2.30pm The Pavilion t: 579 433 W.I. 3rd Wed 7.30pm Parish Hall t: 834 242

MundesleyBadminton Tues & Fri am: Coronation Hall. Tel: 722 835 Bowls Pavilion Bingo: Sun 7.30pm, Whist Drive: Tues, Wed & Fri 1.45pm t: 721 815Cafe Church 1st Weds 10.30am Church Rooms. Carpet Bowls Mon 1.30pm Coronation Hall t: 720 344 Come & Meet Club 3rd Weds 11am. Royal Hotel, Coffee Bar t:720 558. Community Choir Tues 7.30pm Methodist Church t: 722 022 Craft Club 10am - 12pm 1st & 3rd Mon Coronation Hall. t 720 549 Creative Writing Group 1st Fri 2.15-4.15pm Library t:720 702Knit & Natter Tues 4-5pm Library t:720 702 Library Mon & Sat:10-1pm,Tues 2-5.30pm Fri 10-1pm & 2-6.30pm. t: 720 702Luncheon Club for over 60s & disabled. Mon &Thurs 12-2pm Free Church t :721 984 MADRA t: 07734 689 978Methodist Church Sun worship 10.30am RBL 4th Weds Haig Club. t: 722 238 RBL Womens 3rd Weds 1.45pm Coronation Hall t:721 021Scrabble Club Fridays t: 720 663Table Tennis Club Thurs 7pm Coronation Hall. t: 722 930 or 07828 175 493 Village Cinema 7.30pm Coronation Hall 2nd Tues Info: www.mundesley.org/film W.I. 2nd Mon 7pm Church Rooms t: 720 744

North WalshamAgeUK 4th Thurs 10 - noon Drop in for info& advice. Library t: 01692 402 482Animal Magic Dog Club t: Kathy 720 730 Beginners Tai Chi & Qigong. Tuesdays St. Benets Hall. Qigong 6.30pm. Tai Chi 7.30pm. t: 01603 466 120 Bipolar Self Help Group 3rd Thurs 2pm Saddlers Shop t: 0854 434 9872 Charity Bingo Weds 8pm Community Centre.t: 01692 407 214 Chess Club 7.30 Mon. Orchard Garden Pub. All abilities. t: 01692 404 649Extend Over 60s Exercise Mon. Methodist Church Hall t: 01692 407 851Judo Tues from 7pm. Millfield Primary School. t: Hazel: 579 345 Lions Club 7.30pm 1st Mon. Community Centre. t: 01692 400 702N.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 InnReading 4 U 3rd Wed 9.45am St.Johns Hall t: 768 164Short & Sweet book group 1-2pm Tues every 3 weeks in Library. t: 01692 402 482 Spiritualist Centre Sun: 6.30-8pm St Johns Ambulance Hall. The Wheel of Light 1st Thurs 7.30pm Orchard Gardens Pub. t: 721 484Victory Explorers Weds evenings 14 - 18 yrs t: 01692 406415 Walsham Writers Group : www.walshamwritersgroup.comWeavers Morris Dancers Wed 7.45pm St Nicholas Room t: 01692 404 447

Sheringham Beetle Drive 3rd Tues.7.30pm St.Josephs Church Bridge The Morley. Duplicates Thurs 7pm Beginners Fri 2pm t: 822 087Bounce & Rhyme under 5s & parents/carers.Tues 10.15-10.45am : Library. t: 822 874CAB. YESU,Thurs 10-2pm t: 01692 402 570Chess. All ages & abilities. 7.30 Fri. Morley Club. t: 576 575. Christian Spiritualist Church Tues 7.30pm Oddfellows Hall t 513 067 English Country Dancing Mons 7.30pm Methodist Church Hall t: 01692 404 447 Evening W.I. 2nd Mon. Community Centre t: 823 889Gingerbread Fri pm. Friends Meeting House 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 392Morris Dancing. Oddfellows Hall. Weds 7.30pm t: 837 693Old Shannocks 2.15pm last Wed of month Community Rooms. Quaker Meetings Sun 10.30am Cremer St. RAFA. 11am 3rd Tues of month. t: 519 684Saturday Super Sale First Sat 9-11am. Salvation Army Hall. Sheringham & Cromer Lions Club 2nd & 4th Tues.The Morley Club. t: 821 276 Sheringham Lace Makers. Mon 1- 4pm, St Andrews Church Hall. t: 822 075. Sheringham Singers Ladies Choir Tues 2-4pm Lighthouse Community Church t: 768 126 Sheringham Voyager 2pm 1st & 3rd Thurs Community Centre t: 01692 500 550 Sheringham Youth Choir 11-18yrs.Weds 7pm (term time) Baptist ChurchThe Fellowship Choir 10-11.30am Mon St. Andrews Church. t:761 482

The Runtons Bingo Sun & Wed 7.30pm Bernies Social Club East Runton NN Amateur Radio Group 7- 9.30pm 2nd Thurs East Runton village hall t: 519 485 N.N. Chess Club Fri 7.30pm. W. Runton Social Club t: 823 814Pilates Classes All ages, abilities, male /female. Mon.10am E. Runton Community Hall t: 588 935 or Mob. 07900 733 832 Philatelic Society 2nd Mon 7.30pm West Runton Church Hall.Cromer & Sheringham Probus Club 12.30pm 1st Tues, Links Hotel t:824 306 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 071West Runton Scouts info : 712 288W.I. 2.15pm 2nd Wed. W. Runton Church Hall

Trimingham All at Pilgrim Shelter. Free ParkingWhist Mon & Thurs 1 for1.15pm deal 1.50 incl. Raffle & Refreshments. t: Liz 834 965Yoga Mon 7.30pm t: Linda 834 349Slimming Club Tues 1.45pm t: Val 579 797

Elsewhere1st Suffield Park Guides Weds evenings www.girlguiding.org.uk/get_involved.aspx Acol Bridge Club Tues 2pm. All abilities.Weybourne Village Hall. t:515 588Badminton Thurs. Gresham Village Hall t: 07917 596 797 Beachcombers Dining Club 1st Mon 7pm: The Feathers Hotel, Holt. t: Hazel 838 566 Cash Bingo Tues 8pm Aldborough community centre. Cantamus Choir 7.30pm Thurs. Southrepps Church. t: 07785 782 498.Crazee Kidz Club 7pm 2nd & 4th Fri. term time. Roughton Village Hall 7-16yrs. t:768 138 Cromer & Sheringham Brass Band 7.45pm Thurs Upper Sheringham Village Hall t:733 638 Cromer Air Rifle Club 9am -noon Sundays Near Sheringham. t: 570 223Extend 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 766Fit Together Health Walks t: 07766 259 999 Fit Together Tea Dance Tues 2-4pm Briston Copeman Centre - 2 Info: 07766 259 999 Greenfingers Gardening Club 7.30pm 1st Thurs Jubilee Hall, Banningham t: 761 620 Gym Club Thurs 5-8pm Northrepps Village Hall t: 576 609 Knapton Ladies Club 3rd Mon 7.30pm Knapton Village Hall t:720 908. 1st Tues Womens Own Knapton Methodist Church t: 721 439 MS Group Mon 10-2pm Southrepps Village Hall t: 823 392 Nordic Walking Tues & Thurs 11am t: 07825 773 368Norfolk Dixieland Jazz Band 1.30pm 1st SunGoat Inn,Skeyton.Free. t: 01692 538 600. Norfolk Submariners 1st Wed 12noon Kings Head, Horsham St Faith t: 511 758N.N. Minni House Club 2nd Thurs 2-4pm (except Aug) Bodham Village Hall t: 826 970. N. Walsham Cage Bird Club 8pm 3rd Tues Felmingham Village Hall. t: 01692 404 750 Northrepps Pre-School Mon-Fri Term-time t:579 396 Northrepps R.B.L. 1st Mon. 2nd.Mon. BHs. 7.30pm. Northrepps Cottage t: 579 633. Nth Norfolk Model Engineering Club 1st Fri 7.30pm High Kelling Social Centre Prize Bingo 7.30pm 1st & 3rd Fri Gimingham Village HallRoughton & District WI. 2nd weds of month. 7.30pm Roughton Village Hall t: 768 106. Roughton Under 5s Playgroup t:07553 456 083Rubys Prize Bingo. 1st Sat of month 7.30pm. Lower Southrepps Social Club Seniors Swimming Mon & Weds am., Fri pm. Greshams Swimming Pool, Holt. t: 711 123 Suffield Park Bowls Club. Whist Drives Tues 2.15pm. Fri twice monthly 7.30pm.Traditional Catholic Latin Mass 4th. Sun 5.30pm Mission Rooms Horsham St. Faiths (opp. Parish Church) t: 01603 788 873 Trunch Bumbles Pre-school t: 720 931 Trunch Friends 2nd Tues 2pm Trunch Village Hall t:721 570Trunch 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 Woodlands Pre-School Mon am, Tues - Fri 9am-3pm t: 834 148

For Regular or Special Events in the Crab Tales PLEASE e-mail CONCISE copy to : lis.keddell&sky.com or drop into K. Hardware in Cromer or post to: 30 West St. Cromer. NR27 9DS or via our web-site: www.crab-tales.co.uk

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Music By Two Old FartsSunday 9th August: 8pm

Grumpys World Famous QuizSaturday 15th August: 9pm

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Special Events AUGUST

Saturday 1st - Sunday 9th August10am - 5pm (10.30am on 9th) : Erpingham ChurchHeraldry Exhibition ~ for Open Churches Week alongside the Erpingham Embroidery & display of Agincourt Season events. Demonstrations of heraldic embroidery some days for times ring : 768 209. Refreshments available.

Thursday 6th August10am -12pm & 2-4pm: Banningham Church Open Churches Week ~ Cuppa, Cupcakes & Crafts. Info: 01692 406 045Friday 7th August10am - 12pm : St Margaret Church, Suffield CommonOpen Churches Week ~ Church open all day. Refreshments. Info: 01692 406 045Saturday 8th August9.30am-12.30pm : Sheringham Library Carnival Dvd Sale ~ Back again, by popular demand is the library sale of ex-rental DVDs, Games & CDs. 10-4pm: The Lighthouse, Sheringham NR26 8RTStamp & Craft Fair ~ Stamps by Sheringham & District Philatelic Society. Unique Crafts by Local Norfolk Crafters. Charity Stalls. In aid of E. Anglian Air Ambulance. Free Entry10am - 4pm: St Peter & St Pauls Church, TuttingtonOpen Churches Week ~ Bookstall, refreshments. Info: 01692 406 0457.30pm: St Botolphs Church, TrunchConcert ~ Kenneth ONeill (Piano) Admission by programme at door, 10 (8 concs)info: http://www.trunchconcerts.co.ukSunday 9th AugustFrom 10am: Cromer Town, Pier, Beach & PromCromer Lifeboat Day ~ Stalls, Falconry/Owl Display Lifeboat Treasure Hunt, Sea Safety Talk, Boat houseopen. Lifeguard Demos. Music & Step Dancing. Annual Lifeboat Service with the Cawston band. Cromer Carnival Tug of war & Lifeboat Duck Race. From 11am: Gold Park, Mundesley Annual Boat Day ~ Friends of Mundesley Inshore Lifeboat. Stalls, Games & Demonstrations. Win a 50 note.Teas & Refreshments. Burgers & Hotdogs. Church Service at 10am. Info: 720 908.3 - 7pm: Trimingham ChurchyardPicnic ~ Live music from Wind in the Willows clarinet quintet, barber shop quartet Sam Smiths Singers, John Cowell on guitar + super refreshments.Tickets 4 from Jan: 576 707 or Dot: 833 249 (after 6pm) Exciting raffle, Free parking.

Wednesday 12th August7am -1pm: Priory Field Coast Rd SheringhamCar Boot Sale ~ in aid of Alzheimers Charity. 6 a pitch. Book on: 577 537

Mundesley Festival Coronation Hall NR11 8BE www.mundesleyfestival.co.uk

Thursday 6th August Katy Setterfield as Dusty Springfield

with 6 piece backing. Seats 13Friday 7th August

Olly Day & Nigel Boy Syer~ If its laughter youre after. Seats 12

Tickets:- 01263 721 189 Mob:- 07867 632 998

Doors open 7.15pm Shows starts 7.45pmSupporting Papworth Hospital Charity

Join The CircusHave you ever said: I would love to run away and join the circus? Well we at Crab Tales have heard of a once in a lifetime opportunity for someone to join a real professional circus

for a couple of months.The Crab Tales has often featured the shows put on by the local Circus Ferrel and here is

your chance to join them as a performer.Martin Taylor, owner and circus clown, said:We are looking for someone with circus skills to join us until the end of the season. Not only will they perform with us, but will have use of the big top to practice and perfect their act.

This is a totally unique chance for someone to get a taster of circus life & perform for the public.To find out more go along to Circus Ferrel in Gold Park, Mundesley, before 15th August,

to have a chat with Martin.


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Wednesday 12th August 9am-12noon: Gold Park, MundesleyCar Boot Sale ~ pitch : 6. Set up from 7am. Info or to book: 01263 720 603.From 2.30pm: Pilgrim Shelter, TriminghamPoppyland Afternoon Tea ~ With Teds Trio, members free, guests 1 Book with Dot : 833 249Friday 14th August 7 - 11pm: North Walsham Community Centre VJ70 Celebration Dance ~ DJ, Nick South. Guest appearance by Roy Davenport. Licensed Bar & refreshments. Admission by ticket : 5 adult (under 12yrs free when accompanied). Friday 14th - Monday 31st August 10am - 8pm : Red Lion Hotel, Cromer

Art Exhibition ~ Samuel Thomas colourful pop-art inspired Norfolk Landscapes. Limited edition prints from 95. 25 original paintings, one of which will be in a silent-bid charity public auction with the total sum donated to Cancer Research UK. Free Entry. Saturday 15th August 12-3pm : The Garden House, Sidestrand. Garden Fete ~ Tombola, Raffle, Games, Hog Roast, Cream Teas, Picnic Bags. Dixieland Jazz Band. In aid of Church, Village Funds & About with Friends Free Parking at Sidestrand Hall School3 - 5pm : Mundesley Coronation HallAn Afternoon at the Musicals ~ featuring young stars of the future. Tickets 12 include afternoon tea of Sandwiches, Cakes, Scones & drinks. Tickets in advance only from Jupe. High St. Mundesley or tel: 721 093.

Saturday 15th August 4pm - 6pm: St Michaels Church, AylshamMusic & Memories ~ VJ Day. Live 40s Music, The Aylsham Band with local singers & Service of Remembrance. Entrance Free. All Welcome. 1940s Dress (optional) Afternoon Teas & Refreshments.7.30pm: The Lighthouse, SheringhamAn Evening Of Music ~ by Hayley Moyses & Britgrass Three. Banjo Fiddle Dobro Guitar - Vocals. Raffle ~ Caf Open. Fundraising for East Anglias Childrens Hospices (EACH) Tickets 10 from The Lighthouse Office or: 01328 862 581Sat 15th & Sun 16th August 10am - 5pm ~ All Saints Church, GiminghamSunday 10am - 4pmFlower Festival ~ Theme Summertime, Refresh-ments, Cakes, Barbecue from 12 - 3pm. Raffle. Proceeds For Gimingham All Saints ChurchSunday 16th August 4.30pm: Trimingham ChurchSongs of Praise ~ with Seaside Harmonies and refreshments afterwards in Pilgrim Shelter Tel Jan: 576 7077pm: Pilgrim Shelter, TriminghamQuiz ~ teams of max 4 players 1 per player. Prizes for 1st, 2nd & supporting team. Raffle of 3 prizes Tel Liz: 834 965Wednesday 19th August7am -1pm: Priory Field Coast Rd SheringhamCar Boot Sale ~ in aid of Alzheimers Charity. 6 a pitch. Book on: 577 53710am: Trimingham Pilgrim ShelterCoffee Morning ~ raising funds for Church & PilgrimShelter. Tea/coffee & scone 1, bric a brac, raffle. All very welcome Free parking & admission Tel Dot : 833 249Weds 19th - Weds 26th August 10am-4pm : Thorpe Market ChurchBrush Strokes ~ Exhibition by Nth Walsham Artists work by several artists who have work on display & for sale including : paintings, photographs, collage, textiles, driftwood art & a large selection of cards. Refreshments will be on sale. Saturday 22nd August11am : New Hall Field, coast road TriminghamCar Boot Sale ~ Pitch 5 book with Liz: 834 965. Free Parking for buyers, sorry no caterers, Dogs welcome. Wednesday 26th August7am -1pm: Priory Field Coast Rd SheringhamCar Boot Sale ~ in aid of Alzheimers Charity. 6 a pitch. Book on: 577 537

Sheringham & Cromer Lions ClubThis year, Sheringham & Cromer Lions Club willcelebrate 5 years since they were formed, and they have gone from strength to strength.About the Lions Club : The Lions Clubs arepart of the Lions Club International, based in theUSA, started by Melvin Jones, in Chicago in 1917, where he and other businessmen joined together, under his leadership, for the purpose of helping improve the conditions in the communities where they lived.Since then the Lions Clubs have spread throughoutthe world, raising funds to help with the needy in their own area.The Sheringham & Cromer Lions Club was part of Taverham Lions Club, but in 2013, we were converted to a Chartered Lions Club.To do this we had to increase our membership to 21, and by doing so, we had become one of the fastest growing Lions Clubs in the UK.What do Sheringham & Cromer Lions Club do?On the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the MorleyClub in Sheringham for our business meetings and on the 4th Tuesday, we have a social event, to which the public are invited. Visiting speakersto tell us about a group or charity we may be considering helping, or are guestsspeaker. One evening Wing Commander Ken Wallis, in his late nineties, told us about his life as a bomber pilot during and after WW2. Our main purpose though is to raise funds for local charities & good causes, and since we formed we have raised over 6570.00.Every Christmas, we have been able to distributeChristmas hampers to 55 needy families and wealso supply, free of charge, a Message in a bottle If you suffer from a constant illness, or need regular medication, you can request a Message in a bottle from a member of the Lions Club, or from your local GP.The bottle has a printed form inside, where youlist your medical conditions & what medication you take and it also contains 2 green stickers. One sticker for the outside of where the bottle is stored and the other on your front door. An

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