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Hugh Mungus, the life-size articulated model of 750,000 year old Mammoth walked again in his ancestors foot-prints on West Runton beach on Sunday 30th August.Hundreds of children and adults looked onwide-eyed as Suzie Lay (on right) who cameup with the idea, put Hugh together with herfriends like a giant 3D jigsaw, and then climbed into their harnesses, walking Hugh Mungus across the beach three times during the afternoon.

Hugh Mungus Walks Again

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From The Editor

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Letters to the Editor Send to: 10 Hilda Rd, Mundesley NR11 8BA e-mail to: [email protected] OR Drop off at: K Hardware, Church Street, CROMER

Dear Editor,I wonder if there is one of your kind readers who could help me.My husband lost his signature ring on the beachjust outside Mundesley and I wondered if any-one has a metal detector that we could borrow or hire to scan the area.As we think it was lost in an area where the seadoes not reach we feel we have a good chanceof finding it.Thank you Gill Williams.Telephone: 07837 562 305

I have an idea lets not burn effigies of Guy Faulks in November lets move with the times and burn effigies of BT.I have spent over six hours on the phone to various people in Indiaworking for BT with insufficient training to help me with all those frustrating torments of temperam-ental broadband email services supplied by BT and I am sure I am not alone.Training is one thing good manners & correct business practise another, just here a local business booked anadvertisement in our magazine, no copy arrived but the copy date did therefore we presumed we were to use the same as before (never presume or assume it makes an ass out of you and me) is a great saying and so true. We wrong in our assumption, we apologised & offered a free ad in the next issue which was accepted. Now many weeks later weve had no payment and when we politely reminded them about it we were

told that they dont think that they should pay any-thing for either ad! The amount was only about the price of a good bottle of wine!

Local churches have to find funds for the upkeep these expensive buildings and some have come up with great ideas.Here at Saint Michaels Church, inSidestrand there is an Exhibition by Sidestrand Archive Group on the 19th & 20th September.See Pages 22 & 23 for full details of this and many other events in September & October

As you will see your form has now been filed away until the end of this season (2015-2016). I would like to thank you once again for yourfantastic support. May I also thank Bullens Joinery and Carter Concrete of Cromer for sponsoring this competition over the last 8 years. Prize Money for this year totals 625 with the amount raised for EAAA being 625 plus donations of 70. We need you today you may need us tomorrow.Jamie Edghill (Volunteer Fund Raiser For North Norfolk)

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Dear Editor,I would like to thank everyone who has takenpart in supporting our E. Anglian Air AmbulanceFootball Competition by making predictions for the 2015-2016 season.

Last season 1,080 people took part and this season 1,250 have taken part.


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Dear Editor, The Anniversary Aylsham Food Festival will take place from Thurs1st to Sun 4th October.There will be something for everyone and newthis year is a drop-in Senior Citizens Lunch in the Parish Church on Weds 30th September.On Thurs 1st & Fri 2nd Oct, the Church will be full of primary school children from the Aylsham Cluster taking a dip into the art of cooking in a series of one-hour workshops.On the Friday evening at Aylsham High School, students will present the 5 course Gala Dinner, cooked and served by the students themselves.The 3rd October is Showcase Saturday.Events will take place up to 2pm, including theFarmers Market with produce all grown within 30-miles. Drop-in Family Cooking Workshops will be held in the Parish Church all morning.The Town Hall will host six top Norfolk Chefs who will demonstrate their skills, starting at 9amand in one-hour slots, the scheduled chefs areDerrol Waller; Mark Sayers, head chef at The Saracens Head; Daniel Smith, Chef patron at The Swan, Ingham & Vanessa Scott, owner ofStrattons Hotel, Swaffham with food writer &broadcaster Mary Kemp; Charlie Hodson, Exec.Chef at The Great Hospital, Norwich.

There will also be demos of apple pressing, sugarcraft & chocolate making while Gordon Blur theJuggling Chef will be performing in the MarketPlace & Sheila Ann Taylor will be face paintingin the Parish Church.The Festival will finish on Sunday 4th October with its traditional Big Slow Breakfast where up to 120 guests will be able to enjoy a Full English, cooked and served by members of Slow Food Aylsham and of course, using locally sourced ingredients.

Dear Editor, Lisa & Andy May, owners of The Sheringham Trawler Fish and Chip Restaurants have agreedto sponsor Englands Home Nations Championshipwinning Ladies Sea Angling Team for 2016, ahead of next years Championships that are to be staged along the North Norfolk coast.

After their gold medal win at this years event, held in Ireland in July, the team are already preparing to defend their title next year.This years venues were Cheekpoint & Ballyhack, fishing on the Barrow estuary. Two 4 hr. long matches, saw catches of mostly eels & flounders.Fishing is based on a catch & release system so that all fish are returned to the sea alive.

The Home Championships is a 2-day contestbetween England, Scotland, Wales & Ireland. Andy and Lisa May owners of The Sheringham Trawler said:With next years event being stagedin Nth Norfolk & two of the team living in Holtit seemed the natural thing for us to do.We are both proud to be sponsoring the Ladies Team, as a Fish & Chip Shop we have a natural connection to the sea so when we heard of this opportunity we said yes straight away Team Manager Kay Brown & her sister WendyMetcalfe are both delighted with the sponsorshipfrom The Sheringham Trawler Kay said: We normally cover all expenses ourselves and this can be very costly. The team is selected fromall over England & this will help towards theirtravelling expenses and accommodation. This means that the ladies can concentrate on preparing for the matches & defending our title. We would like to thank Andy and Lisa for their support it means a great deal to us and we will do our best to bring home the medals in 2016 and if we do we will certainly be celebrating with Fish & Chips at the Sheringham Trawler.Bruce Stratton

AliciaThis is a photo of Alicia who won the sweets in the North Repps School afternoon a couple of months ago and I reported it incorrectly!

In this photograph she is at Dandilions near Erpingham where she has made a hobby horse!

Dear Editor,This year I have put my name down on the waiting list for a beach hut at Mundesley, and was advised it may take approx 5 years to be offered a hut.On many frequent walks on the beach at varioustimes, I have noticed a maximum of five huts open and occupied, that being a warm and sunny Bank holiday Saturday afternoon.

It seems a shame that they are not used more.Michael Parke

Ten years ago, Aylsham Food Festival had just one event, the Big Slow Breakfast. It has now grown to go be spread over four days which this year spills over into a fifth. It has seen several other similar Norfolk events emerge during those years but it continues to standby its essentially non-commercial principles of promoting local food & providing an enjoyable experience for the local community & beyond.You can keep up to date with Aylsham Food Festival at www.slowfoodaylsham.org.uk via Facebook & Twitter: @aylshamfoodfestRoger WillisChairman, Slow Food Aylsham

Fishing for Victory L-R : Kay Brown, Heather Lindfield, Nicky Frewin, Wendy Metcalfe,

Rachel Jarman, Becky Adams

Dear Liz,Following the awful storms of last years Winter and the devastation it caused in Cromer and alongthe various promenades the major task faced by the County and other Councils to restore damageto the Pier, to various buildings and the barriers along the sea wall ready for the influx of visitors this Summer was an onerous task.It has to be said that, in general, a very good jobhas been done and it is still ongoing with large concrete blocks being put in place to add to the sea defences. However along the promenade between the boatramp and the beach huts at Overstrand there are at least 3 sections of the old discarded barrier, one of them particularly large, lying on the beach below.Apart from detracting from the excellence of theclean up along Cromers beach these extremelylarge lumps of rusting debris, which people still working in the area dont notice or choose toignore, are extremely dangerous to the young children who in their excitement clamber aboutall over the place and could so easily seriously injure themselves on these chunks of rustingsteel left behind by the contractors.I am sure that if, heaven forbid, there was suchan accident and a child, or older person for thatmatter, was badly injured they would be seekingserious monetary compensation from the Council responsible but financial compensation never makes up for the spoilt holiday and the distress and trauma that can been caused by someone elses thoughtlessness.It is my intention to send a copy of this letter tothe NNDC, and the County Council if necessary, in the hope that they will instruct somebody ontheir staff to make a point of patrolling the beachin this area and arrange removal of these offensive and dangerous steel lumps.Once again, love your magazine for the interesting articles and comments from your many readers.All the best, keep up the good work and many thanks.Michael Webb Sidestrand


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at Cromer Community Hall in from 10am - 4pm. The event will be hosted by the Friends of Cromer Museum.

Many thanks to Paul Damen for sending us these photographs.

Watching was Margaret Hems, pictured Right, who along with her husband Harold back in December 1990, spotted a large bone at the base of the cliff at West Runton. It turned out to be a mammoths pelvic bone and85% of the animals bones were found after a full excavation took place. Most are now stored at Gressenhall Museum and Norwich Museum.The afternoons events included very popular entertainment for the children with Karen Cranes Mammoth Puppets (Below).If anyone missed this unique event or would like to see Hugh Mungus again, he will be at Gressenhall Museum on 13th September.More recent history will be represented at aCromer History Day on Sat. 24th October

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Friday 9th October 7.30pm: Cromer Community Hall The Friends of Cromer Museum welcomes the medieval specialist Dr John Alban to talk about Agincourt at their October meeting.

Six hundred years ago this month a small Englisharmy faced the French in a field near the settlement of Agincourt. There number were stacked heavilyagainst the English army. Amongst the Englishknights was Norfolk man Sir Thomas Erpingham.John Alban is the retired head of the Norfolk Record Office and his talk offers a fascinating background to the event and the story of the battle itself. We probably all recall Shakespeares stirring words when picturing the battle, and know of the deedsof the archers whose skills gave the English suchadvantage over the heavily-armoured French knights but what are the truths lying behind these stories, and what led up to such a climactic confrontation.John Alban will draw on at least 7 cotemporary accounts of the battle. His ability to read andinterpret the medieval English & French firsthand gives us a unique opportunity to understand the events.These talks arranged by the Friends of Cromer Museum are open for all to attend, 3.00 for non-members and 2.50 for members of the Friends. You can join at the meeting!Picture Above: An early fifteenth century miniature picturing the battle of Agincourt.

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Pick up on the way, Carol too,Then guess what, poor Kim got the shingles,

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Aldborough ShopThe village of Aldborough has a population of over 600 people, many of them elderly, who are unable to reach other shops & services because they have no car. Aldborough has seen the closure of a butchers shop & one of its pubs. It still has a Post Office and a doctors surgery as well as a school.But the Spar shop in Aldborough is closing on 26th September this year leaving the village, designated a service village in NNDCs structure plan, without a shop. Peter Davison, 66, with the help of his daughter-in-law Margaret Adams, 42, is stepping into thebreach by making interim alterations to the PostOffice to offer a basic service from 29th Sept.He said: I would hate to see the village withouta shop. Many residents depend upon it for their basic needs. I was looking forward to retiring but I do feel that something should be done.I will start off providing simple needs such as bread, milk, eggs, tea, coffee and newspapers. I hope we can source much of our food locally, so we will be a local shop in every sense of the word. I will be talking to some local farmers to see whether we can take their meat, local bakers & other food suppliers. We will try to keep convenient hours from 8.30am - 6pm.Mr Davisons family have lived & traded in the village for the last 100 years. His grandfather was a cobbler and bootmaker in 1914 and the family has had the Post Office for 53 years. Peter Davison has been postmaster since 1994 and is now assisted by his daughter-in-law Margaret. Other members of his family and grandchildren live in the village and attend Aldborough school.Futher info from Peter Davison: 01263 768 198(Post Office hours) or Margaret Adams: Post Office as above or 01263 768 765

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Bacton Yard SaleBacton Yard sale on Sunday 30th Aug was unlucky with an overcast morning but by 10am the clouds were blowing away and the sun was trying to shine.The Bacton streets were filled with potentialcustomers and many miles were walked in

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search of bargains of which there were many.Bacton being a rather stretched village we had to drive in between sections of sales but it was worth while and refreshments at Sugar and Spice were as delicious as usual.

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Steve Nunn, above, in front of his display, he is holding the only item a person needs to purchase to make the system work (thats what he said anyway). There were many prospective customers even though his site on the day was hidden away andtook some finding. He gave us many technical details, all of which can be found in the site below: communityactionorfolk.org.uk In a technical talk, he stated that the only place that couldnt get an internet signal was if you had a giant oak outside your kitchen window. We have a giant oak outside of our kitchen window, but we enjoyed talking to him.

The roar of a tree-carving saw filled the air as wewatched huge chunks of wood being carved miraculously into wondrous owls and suchlike, displays that took away the breath.

All in all an excellent way to spend a Sunday morning even if we did have to record the Archers!

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The ladies are: on the blue weave, Jenny Rose; on the spinning wheel, Sharon Fisher and on the pegs Lesley Rose. Also outstanding was the colourful material woven by the Worstead ladies, standing next to the samples made the team feel that theyd fallen into a rainbow.

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Green Build 2015A cold dry Sunday morning, dry being the appropriate word in light of all the rain weve had recently, found the team at the Greenbuild day at Felbrigg Hall. We arrived to a fast-filling car park with somenumbers of people already walking the site thoughwe arrived at the exact time of opening.

Jane Wisson, above, who welcomed us in, is a fan of the Crab Tales and manages the Tourist Information Centre in Cromer. As you can see shed had her face painted by a lady on the site. The morning was a complete joy as always, withmany tents displaying local food and local crafts,from tree carving to weaving by the ladies of theWorstead Weavers, a charity with premises inDilham, which has about 40 members but welcomes other interested parties.


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What Can Or Should Be Done?On Friday September 11th at 7.30pm, I went along to a meeting in Mundesley Church Rooms to discuss what can be done to re-instate the Trafalgar Slope access pathway.Back to December 2013 due to storms the slopewhich had been used for many years to access the beach, was seriously damaged and closed off by the North Norfolk District Council.

After a number of local meetings in Mundesley the NNDC claimed that they are not to be held responsible to meeting the cost for making the repairs, which are estimated to be something like 240 to 250k.

Book ChoiceThe Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society By Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie BarrowsMary Ann Shaffers first and only novel opens in London in 1946, and could scarcely, it seems,be more English. Yet its author was an American, a bibliophile from West Virginia. She is at home with the idiom of her characters and the epistolary form of her novel and it is sadto think that this is her sole published work. Encouraged to write by members of her book club so, in her late sixties, took the plunge.Having visited Guernsey in 1976, Shaffer becamefascinated by the wartime occupation of the Channel Islands, and during the course of her research - woven unobtrusively into the the book - she heard tales of terrible cruelty and great courage.The StoryJanuary 1946: London is emerging from the shadow of the 2nd World War, & writer Juliet Ashton is looking for her next book subject. Who could imagine that she would find it in a letter from a man shes never met, a native of Guernsey, who has come across her name written inside a book by Charles Lamb.As Juliet and her new correspondent exchange letters, Juliet is drawn into the world of this man& his friends - and what a wonderfully eccentricworld it is. The Guernsey Literary & Potato PeelPie Society - born as a spur-of-the-moment alibiwhen its members were discovered breaking the curfew by the Germans occupying their island- boasts a charming, funny, deeply human cast of characters, from pig farmers to phrenologists, literature lovers all.Juliet begins a remarkable correspondence with

the societys members, learning about their island, their taste in books, and the impact the German occupation has had on their lives. Captivated bytheir stories, she sets sail for Guernsey, and what she finds will change her forever.Deprivation was such that the German soldiers would risk execution by stealing food from the islanders, who themselves subsisted mainly on turnip soup and fried their parboiled potatoes by scorching them on an iron.I found this book quite delightful and although at times it brought tears to my eyes, it was also

so interesting to learn so much about the hard-ships that the Channel Islanders went through during the war. It is funny, moving and quite unlike anything I have read for a long time.More About Mary Ann ShafferMary Ann Shaffer had planned to write the biography of Kathleen Scott, wife of the polar explorer Robert Falcon Scott. While researching the subject, she traveled to England, but was discouraged to find that the subjects personal papers were nearly unusable. While dealing with this frustration, she decided to spend some of her planned stay in England by visiting Guernsey in the Channel Islands. However, as soon as she arrived, the airport wasshut down due to heavy fog. She spent her visitin the airport bookstore, reading several historiesof the German occupation of those islands during World War II.It was twenty years before Shaffer began a noveldealing with Guernsey. She had abandoned herplan to write the Scott biography, and said: All I wanted was to write a book that someone would like enough to publish.In 2006 after her manuscript had been acceptedfor publication, the books editor requested somechanges that required substantial rewriting, butaround that time Shaffers health had deteriorateddramatically (she died on 16 February 2008). She asked the daughter of her sister Cynthia, Annie Barrows, who by that time was a well-established author of childrens literature, to finish the editing and rewriting. Barrows did so, and thereby became a listed co-author on the work. Written with warmth and humor as a series of letters, this novel is a celebration of the written word in all its guises, and of finding connection in the most surprising ways.

Considering that for a so many years the DistrictCouncil have been responsible for any repairs on this site, they now claim otherwise. I.E they are not prepared to repair this important local facility.During the meeting run by Harry Hicks & BevReynolds, a number of questions were put from the audience of well over a couple of hundred, it was suggested by Norman Lamb MP that we, as a community, could set up a fund in the village of say 10 each household to be used to repair this loca asset. When this proposal was put to the meeting it appeared that everyone agreed with the idea.What do you think should happen?Let us know! PK


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The Winner of the fruit basket was Ann Dack. She gave it to Mrs Rees much to her delight.

Above Mrs Ann Dack and one of the many fortunate cats who live at South Hollow.Many expressed interest in offering forever homes to some of the residents which means Jenny and Mrs Rees will be very busy interviewing prospective owners.Over 800 was raised towards maintaining the sanctuary, but they are still counting!Mrs Rees and the trustees thanks all those who came to the Open Day and all the others who support this very necessary sanctuary.

On Saturday 5th September North Norfolk Cats Feline Trust held an open day at their base in Upper Sheringham.

There were gazebos full of bric a brace, others of antiques, Tom-bola, raffle, plants, and cat paraphernalia all at really reasonable prices.

Pictured Above: Julie with her 1st raffle prize a scrummy iced cake with a charming cat with its toy iced on top. She was going to share it with friends who had a birthday on the following day. Over sixty visitors came to enjoy the displays and had conducted tours of the cattery.

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When Our.....................lawn mower broke and wouldnt run, my wife kept hinting to me that I should get it fixed. But, somehow I always had something else to take care of first, the shed, the boat ormaking beer.........Always something more important to me.Finally she thought of a clever way to make herpoint. When I arrived home one day, I found her sitting in the tall grass, busily snipping away with a tiny pair of sewing scissors. I watched silently for a short time and then I went into the house. I was gone only a minute, and when I came out again ....I handed her a toothbrush.I said: When you finish cutting the grass, you might as well sweep the driveway.The doctors say I will walk again, but I will always have a limp.

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Kevin Grieve welcomed over 200students and parents to a packed St Nicholas Church, Nth Walsham on Thursday 10th September. He told the audience:It had been a brilliant year for the College withthe students achieving some of ourbest ever A level & BTEC results.Kevin thanked the teaching, supportstaff, students and parents for their hard work over the last two years and was particularly pleased with a 98% A level pass rate & a 100% pass rate on BTEC courses.

Over 250 students are going to University after A level & BTEC courses & a record 6 students gainingplaces to Oxford & Cambridge. Guest speaker Mark Bruhin founder& Managing Director of Beacon Easthad been instrumental in organising the Futures event. Mark spoke to students about their career paths and making the right choices.

He gave tips to students on meeting the challenges of the work places, particularly with the pace of changing technology. He then presented the certificates & prizes to all the students including over 90 Norfolk County Scholars. These students had achieved ABB grades or better at A level & dist-inctions on their BTEC courses. Special prizes included the Ivan Palfry Cup to Yasmin Mantell by Ted Gadsden for the Rotary Club and the Kristopher Harper prize to Ciara Simpson for outstanding academic achievement during their first year of study.

The Paston Sportsperson of the year was awarded to Danni Garwood

Once again the Awards Evening has been a brilliant success said Kevin Grieve.

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If you were not there then you missed a fantastic mornings entertainment at the Pavilion Theatre, on the Pier for the annual Cromer Carnival Junior Talent Competition. The audience were treated to a spectacle of spellbinding magic, singing, dancing, hula-hooping & a full group ensemble spectacular amongst many others. All ably compered by carnival stalwart Pat West, a fantastic time was had by all.

Dylan Wilson (aged 13) pictured above was voted overall winner by the esteemed judging panel for his hilarious stand-up comedy, and even pulled another routine out of the bag as his victory turn.. Dylan is certainly one to watch out for.

NNDC will host fortnightly Indoor Car Boot Sales at The Community Sports Centre in Cromer.

Starting on Sunday 4th October until Sunday 20th March 2016.Open to public from 12.30pm. Setting from 11.30am.

The car boot sale will run fortnightly from Sunday 4 October until Sunday 20 March 2016.

To book a pitch on the day costs 5 but they cannot be guaranteed. Pre-booked pitches cost 6. Refreshments will be available.

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Will Your Will Work?Written by Fiona Hewitt - Director and Head of Private Client Services at Hayes + StorrThe recent case of Ilott v Mitson gave rise tosome sensationalist media coverage and commentWhere theres a Will the person who wrote it may not get their way (the Guardian); and Your Will can be ignored say Judges (Daily Telegraph) are just two examples. The facts of the case were briefly as follows: Melita Jackson died in 2004, leaving her estate of almost 500,000 to charities. Her only daughter, Heather Ilott, a 50 year old mother of 5, was disinherited. Mrs Ilott had fallen out with her mother when she eloped at the age of 17. At the time of her mothers death she was living in a rented house, and was reliant on state benefits. Mrs Ilott made a claim against her mothers estate, and was initially awarded 50,000. She appealed against this in the High Court onthe grounds that it was too little, but the originalorder was then overturned in favour of the charities. When she appealed again, the Court of Appeal decided that she should receive a payment from the estate, and in the end she was awarded around a third of the estate. Despite the media fuss over this and other similarrecent cases, claims by disinherited children are nothing new. Faced with such claims, the court must take into account a number of factors, incl-uding the financial resources and needs of the applicant & beneficiaries, the deceaseds oblig-ations and responsibilities to both the applicant & other beneficiaries, and any relevant disabilities. The conduct of the parties can also be taken into account. Mrs Ilott and her family were in financial need. Mrs Jackson had no particular connection to thecharities she chose to benefit, and the Judge decided that she had acted out of spite rather than because she wanted to support their work. As for conduct, Mrs Ilott had made some attemptsat reconciliation with her mother which had beenrejected, and it was felt that the main cause of thebroken relationship was Mrs Jackson herself. It remains to be seen how much influence this case will have over future decisions, and all casesof this sort depend on the individual facts.

However, the decision to award such a significantsum to someone who was otherwise completely disinherited has caused some unease for both lawyers and their clients. It is not uncommon to want to exclude certain family members from benefitting from an estate.If you decide to do this and you think it may cause problems, it is advisable to take the following steps:

1. Have a professionally drafted Will in place, clearly and unambiguously setting out your intentions. 2. Make sure you tell your legal advisor all the facts and background so they can advise you properly on the risks and safeguards. 3. Leave a letter of wishes with your Will, explai-ning not only why you wish to exclude someonefrom the Will (or give them only a minimal gift),but also why you particularly wish to pass your estate to your chosen beneficiaries.

This article aims to supply general information, but it is not intended to constitute advice. Every effort is made to ensure that the law referred to is correct at the date of publication and to avoid any statement which may mislead. However no duty of care is assumed to any person and no liability is accepted for any omission or inaccuracy. Always seek our specific advice.

If you require advice on this matter please telephone our private client department

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Twelve-year-old Mathew Floresis a bit different from the rest of us. He loves junk mail. Until recently, advertisements were the only reading materials available to the boy. Flores loves reading so much thathe approached his mailman in a Salt Lake City suburb to ask if he could have any junk mail.

The strange question prompted the mailman, Ron Lynch, to ask why. Lynch detailed Flores response in a heartbreaking Facebook post afterwards.Today while delivering mail tohis apartment complex, I saw himreading ads, and then he asked me if I had any extra mail he could read, Lynch wrote. He told me his wish is to have books to read. I told him the library had many, but he said they do not have a car, and couldnt afford the bus.

Lynch then asked his Facebook friends if they could spare some books for Flores:Most kids his age want electronics! Its great to see his desire, and you should have seen him beam when I said I could help!Hes counting on me, so I am counting on you! he concluded

Lynch thought the Facebook post might bring in 50 to 60 books, he told local news outlet KSL. But his request went viral.People from around the world, including the U.K., Australia and India, have sent books, Lynch said. He told The Huffington Post that hundreds of books have now been delivered to the boys door so far, with hundreds more likely on their way, and hes amazed at the generosity.

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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 Weds 1.30-3.30pm. Methodist Church Rooms t: 0344 800 8020N & 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 021Rhythm Club 8pm lst Mon. October - April The Ship t: 721 604Scrabble Club Fri 2pm Church Rooms. t: 720 663 or 720 107Table 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: 649 227 or 07905 292 897 Gingerbread 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 392Old 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 Whist Drive: 7.30pm 3rd FridayAntingham Village HallWoodlands Pre-School Mon am, Tues - Fri 9am-3pm t: 834 148

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Wednesday 23rd September From 10.30am: Sacred Heart Church Hall, N.WalshamNational Pensioners Convention ~ All welcome to form a regular North Walsham Pensioners Group.11.15 am - Locality Speaker - Graham Jones. 12.15 pm - Buffet Lunch & Raffle. Info: Chris Brooks t: 01502 56 3208Thursday 24th September11am: Priory Maze Car Pk. NR26 8SF.Fit Together Walk ~ Beeston Common. Arrive 20 mins early if new. Info: 07766 259 999.Friday 25th September10am - noon : Southrepps Church Macmillan Coffee Morning ~ Mandy & Hazel will have the usual stalls, cakes, raffle, tombola, bric-a-brac & refreshments. All most welcome10:30am: St Peters Church, Sheringham, NR26 8QS.Fit Together Walk ~ Sheringham to Beeston Bump for Macmillan. 10am to register, 3 donation or 5 to include Veg Soup & roll or tea/coffee at church after the walk. Info: 07766 259 99910:30am: Nth Walsham Library, NR28 9DEFit Together Walk ~ North Walsham Memorial Park Introductory walk. Book on 07766 259 999 by 3pm Thurs 24th Sept.Fri 25th - Sun 27th September 10am - 5pm : Cromer Community CentreCromer & District Art Society ~ Autumn Art Exhibition. Admission Free. Info: 576 747 Fri 25th - Monday 28th September St. James Church SouthreppsFlower Festival ~ theme Rural Norfolk. Church open on 25th: 10am - noon for Macmillan Coffee Morning then to 4pm. Other days 11am - 4.30pm. Refreshments & light lunches from 12noon - 2pm.Saturday 26th September10.30am - 2.30pm: Bacton village HallMacmillan Getogether Morning ~ Raffle , Tombola, Cake. Competition, Nearly New Clothes,Accessories & Craft Stalls. Enjoy Tea & Cakes Vintage Style, plusBacon Rolls & Soup.Further info: 01692 651 390. No Entry Fee, donations welcome. Wednesday 30th September10am -12pm: Merchants Place, CromerKeeping Abreast Group ~ Coffee and Chat Drop in Session. Find out more about Breast Reconstruction.after Breast Cancer. Volunteers offer support, info.& chat about reconstruction in a relaxed atmosphere. 10:30am: Pretty Corner Woods Car Pk. SheringhamFit Together Walk ~ Pretty Corner Woods. Arrive 20 mins early if new. Info: 07766 259 9992-4pm: Cromer LibraryDraw Out Your Creative Side ~ Drawing workshop with Kirsty. Learn new skills. Have fun in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. All materials & refreshments supplied. We will be creating a charcoal portrait so please bring a photo (head shot) of yourself, family member etc. Info: 07918 520 204. To book contact Cromer Library on 512 850.Wednesday 30th September 4.30 - 7pm Mundesley Medical CentreOpen Evening ~ Meet our five GP partners & staff. Learn about our services, equipment & info about our dispensary, medication etc. Health & social care organisations present. Learn how to register & use our online services & text messaging service. You do not have to be a patient at the practice to attend. All are welcome.

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SEPTEMBERThurs 17th, 24th Sept & 1st Oct2- 5pm: North Walsham LibraryLearn how to use your Tablet ~ Three consecutive weeks of learning about how to use and get the most from your tablet. Free. Booking essential on: 01692 402 482 Friday 18th Septemberfrom noon: Church Rooms, Mundesley Soup & Pudding Lunch ~ Come & enjoy freshly made soup & puddings. Raffle. 4 all money goes to All Saints Church funds

Saturday 19th September 10.30am - 1pm: Aylsham Heritage CentrePop in & Plant ~ Event for children. Pop in, Pick up a Pot and plant up a bulb. You can decorate it too! Make a perfect present for grandparents, aunties & uncles. Just 1 a pot All the materials provided by Woodgate Nursery.10.30am - noon: Cromer Library Record Breakers ~ If youve managed to complete our reading challenge, come along to receive your medal & certificate from Councillor Hilary Cox7.30pm: St Botolphs Church, Trunch. Concert ~ Last Night Of The Proms. Norfolk Winds. David Morgan (Piano) & Flautist, Anna Hopkins, with friends playing oboe, clarinet & bassoon. Admissionby programme at door, 10 (8 concs) info: http://www.trunchconcerts.co.ukSat 19th & Sun 20th September 11am - 5pm : St Michaels Church, SidestrandSidestrand Archive Group Exhibition ~ Display on the history of houses in the Sidestrand area & how to research your own house history. Also a new map showing the erosion of the coastline showing local landmarks and artefacts from the Templewood Archive [Sidestrand and Northrepps] displayed for the first time. Refreshments. Admission freeSunday 20th September1 - 5pm: field east off the A140, IngworthIngworth TROSH ~ threshing bagging and baling wheat as it used to be done plus Fun Dog Show & Tractor Pulling. Admission 5 Children under 12 years free. Fun for all the family.Monday 21st September10:30am: Royal Hotel Car Pk, Mundesley.Fit Together Walk ~ Mundesley. Arrive 20 mins early if new. Info: 07766 259 999.

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WINNERS AUGUST 2015 1ST PRIZE 25 : MR C. HALL

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Special Events OCTOBER

Thursday 1st October10:30am : lay-by opp. Woodlands, TriminghamFit Together Walk ~ Trimingham Cliff & Countryside. Arrive 20 mins early if new. Info: 07766 259 9991pm : Knapton Church lay-by Fit Together Walk ~ Knapton Station Book on 07766 259 999 by 3pm on Weds 30th Sept.Friday 2nd October10:30am: Ship Inn, 23 Beach Rd, Mundesley Fit Together Walk ~ Mundesley to Paston. Arrive 20 mins early if new. Info: 07766 259 999 Saturday 3rd October10am - 4pm:Aylsham Market PlaceAylsham Food & Drink Festival ~The Joy of Food. Food demos by a number of local well-known chefs. The event aims to increase peoples knowledge of foods available to eat, teach ways of incorporating them into everyday foods, and increase confidence about budgeting, planning and preparing meals.1pm: from Old Bus Station Cromer, calling at Nth Lodge Gate & The SurgeryThe Cromer Society ~ Excursion to the Madder-market Theatre Norwich Matinee The Deep Blue Sea by Terence Rattigan. Monday 5th October10:30am: Alby Craft Centre car park Fit Together Walk ~ Alby. Arrive 20 mins early if new. Info: 07766 259 999 Wednesday 7th October10:30am: The Village Inn car parkFit Together Walk ~ West Runton Amble. Arrive 20 mins early if new. Info: 07766 259 999 10:30am: Esplanade, SheringhamFit Together Walk ~ Sheringham Prom Introductory.Book on 07766 259 999 by 3pm Tues 6th Oct.

Wednesday 7th October Continued7pm :Suffield Park Bowls ClubThe Cromer Society ~ Recorded Music Section: Invitation to the Dance presented by Trish LothFriday 9th October7.30pm: Antigham Village HallQuiz Night ~ Fish & chip supper included. 7 eachRaffle to be included.Saturday, 10th October9.30am - noon: Quaker Meeting House, N. Walsham Sale ~ Books, Cakes, Crafts & Plants. Ample free parking. Light Refreshments. A chance to visit the 18th century Meeting House, & to find out more about Quakers, as part of National Quaker Week10am : The Gold Park Pavilion, MundesleyCircular Sponsored Dog Walk ~ around Mundesley approx 4-5miles info pack available from Mundesley Tourist Information Office. All proceeds to MundesleyCoastwatch. 5 to register, contact: 01263 479 644.10am - noon: Langham Village HallAutumn Sale ~ Books, Bric a Brac, Tombola, Coffee & cake. Proceeds for Langham Church General Fund10am - 1pm : Alby Craft CentreProduce Market ~ Local produce with fish and sea-food, preserves & chutneys, goat meat & veg, beers, wine & fruit, Green Farm Lamb, Scrumptious Cakes & the delights of the Alby Tea Room. Also a black-smith & charity stall. The market will continue every 2nd Sunday. Info: 07580 612 89010am - 4pm : N. Walsham Community CentreArts, Crafts & Photography Exhibition ~ We are seeking Artists & photographers to exhibit: crafters / sculptors etc. Application form from the office on 01692 403 594 (9am -1pm) or call in or email the chairman: [email protected] - 4pm: Trimingham Pilgrim CentreJumble, Book & Cake Sale ~ 1000 + Books at 20pFree Parking. Info: 834 965

Monday 12th October10:30am: Weavers Way Car Park, IngworthFit Together Walk ~ Blickling Lake. Arrive 20 mins early if new. Info: 07766 259 999 Wednesday 14th October10:30am: NNDC Car park, Runton Rd, Cromer.Fit Together Walk ~ Cromer/East Runton. Arrive 20 mins early if new. Info: 07766 259 999 Thursday 15th October10:30am: Victory Sports Centre Car parkFit Together Walk ~ North Walsham Water Tower. Arrive 20 mins early if new. Info: 07766 259 999 7pm: Suffield Park Bowls ClubThe Cromer Society ~ Illustrated Talk: In the Foot-steps of our Fathers presented by Beverley Cooper.Saturday 17th October 7pm: St. Marys Church HappisburghMundesley Community Choir ~ with music from West Side Story Porgy & Bess and Les Miserables. Free admission & refreshments. Donations to Hap-pisburgh Church and Mundesley First Responders. Wednesday 21st October 10.30am: The Cottage, Louden Rd, CromerThe Cromer Society ~ Extended Lecture Course Antarctica Revisited presented by Stephen Scott-Fawcett.


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Dreamstone Productions Celebrates 20th Birthday Dreamstone was formed when a company of professional actors found themselves without a theatre. When a friend asked for a different type of entertainment Murder Mysteries were initiated.The then Director of the Company had a series of health problems & was going to fold the companybut because it was a going concern and such funfor the actors Jo & John Berry took it over in 2013. Since then theyve performed 46 Murder Mysteriesin Hotels, Golf Cubs, Halls & on Nth. NorfolkRailway (Murder on the Poppyline Express!) The Railway Murder Mysteries came about whenJo was on a training course at Weybourne with the then Entertainments Manager. When Jo suggested Murder Mysteries on the train the company was contacted & the rest is history! These Murder Mysteries are extremely popular with 6 on the Nth Norfolk Railway this year allfully booked! On 20th November, this year we are performing a special Murder Mystery Dying for an Oscar at the Assembly House in Norwich in aid of MIND. We have about 100 actors, mainly professional to call on and all enjoy the challenge of characterbuilding & improvisation on the hoof. For each event the venue states which era they would like the M.M. set in. We performed a Victorian one at the Manor Hotel in Mundesley based on historical facts. St Trinians M.M.s are very popular as are the Bond themed and WW2.John leads the small team of technicians and wecan call on several photographers. The actors aregiven a copy of the script which is basically the outline of the story & their Character. We thenhave a pre-meet about 10 days before the eventto sort out the Murderer, the victims, costumes etc. and how the story will be acted.

It is then up to the actors to build their characterso we meet at the venue about 2 hours before meeting the guests. The guests are given a pack with the names of the Characters, a bit about thestoryline and an accusation sheet to fill in and hand to the person they think guilty at the end.

The winner is the person who has guessed correctlywith the correct motives & will receive a bottleof wine & certificate. For the MIND Charity M.M.the prize is Tea for Two at the Assembly House! The actors are paid for each performance whichentails visiting each table where guests are seatedas the guests are asked to act detective andquestion the characters.

Only the murderer can lie,the rest must tell the truth as is within their character! One of the characters is a detective, but not without motive, who helps to lead the investigation! There are 2 murders usuallythough one can be a pre-murder with evidence forthe guests to examine! People like viewing the bodies. Below at one of the Poppy Line M.M.s

For any further information and where we are performing please visit our website:www.dreamstoneproductions.co.uk or our Facebook page - please like us!

If you think youd like to join us and have a go at improvisation and character building please contact Jo Berry : [email protected] Its great fun!!

The cast of the Murder Mystery at Blickling Hall

Paul Reynolds as the Headmistressof St Trinians!

The murdered Rachel Killington being mourned by Melanie Fiander.

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