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It is again that time of year in Cromer, when the good people of the town decide who will be this years Carnival Queen and the Senior Attendant. On Friday May 3rd the Cromer Carnival Chair, Tony Shipp and others invited girls to put themselves forward for selection to represent Cromer over the coming summer. The Cliftonville Hotel was indeed a full house on the night, with a dinner party of over a hundred souls on the ground floor while the Cromer VEO took over the Ballroom on the first floor. There may not have been as many girls entering the competition this year, but all of them were delightful young ladies, and all could have been great Carnival Queens and / or Senior Attendants. I had not realised, until I asked the Chair of the Cromer VEO, Tony Shipp and his wife Sandra (On Right) just how long they had been involved with this forever popular Carnival. Tony has been Chairman since 1985.

Judges L-R: Steve Downes, Louse Hale, Icarus Hines & Jonathan Hodgetts

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As always, one gets to meet a number of lovely young local girls during the selection of the Cromer Carnival Queen and Senior Attendant. Once again the girls were all delightful and all more than able to represent Cromer brilliantly over the Carnival weeks. I would like to thank them all for putting themselves forward and wish Jade Armstrong, as this years Carnival Queen and Jodie Rice, as her Senior Attendant, a great and fun summer in Cromer this year. Before commenting on the recent Elections I would like to thank very much all those good people who turned out and voted for me as an Independent candidate. Having stood for election five times in my short life, so far, this was the first time I was not elected. Not a bad record. I am naturally surprised by the outcome, with so many UKIP candidates being so successful across the the UK. Having stood against one UKIP gentleman, who was never seen during the campaign, I was amazed to witness him coming in second in the poll for Mundesley. I would welcome a response from a UKIP representative, for the Crab Tales, to the following question: What Are You As a Political Party Offering As a County Councillors To Those Prepared To Vote For You?

We would publish this for you, if you can keep it within say 450 words. I have to say, that I will always admire anyone prepared to get out there and to have a go in politics whatever coloured flag they are flying. It is very hard work delivering the leaflets out and talking to hundreds of often total strangers about what you stand for and why they should vote for you in particular. In all honesty, I was saddened to see Graham Jones, our County Councillor, for Mundesley, lose this election as, despite standing against him, I always thought he did a very good job of representing the local people in this very large area. I have to say I was pleased to see Hilary Cox (nee Thompson) keeping hold of Cromer. Well done Hilary.

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Dear Philip,

I couldnt agree more. Norfolk County Council needs to be told, in no uncertain terms, that we are not prepared to put up with this kind of depravity. Lets get this filth off our council website, and back onto late night television where it belongs. Keep up the good work. Yours Sincerely, Dear Mr. Keddell, Edna Welthorpe (Mrs.) I write to congratulate you on From Editor: the consistently high quality of Getting the right balance of jokes the splendid jokes that feature so prominently throughout your is never an easy task when producing a local paper. Crab Tales magazine. If I offend any readers, please I particularly enjoyed the recent accept my apologies, but do one about the Chinese man. remember it is a very fine My six-year-old granddaughter line in getting it right. discovered it while she was doing PK the Spot the Crab competition. Dear Philip, She proceeded to read it out to Did anyone notice the earth me, word for word. shift several miles to the She is a very advanced reader West recently? for her age, which makes her Something to do with coastal grandmother very proud. erosion or a seismic error of I did have to explain a few key some proportion? concepts to her afterwards, but Even a geological fault in the my, how we laughed! earths crust? Of course, its not just the jokes We just dont know. I enjoy. I was, I admit, moved The news is that North Norfolk with righteous anger by your heartfelt editorial in Crab Tales has drifted Westwards. issue 10, in which you took issue Now look! I pay my council tax with Norfolk County Council just like everyone else and thought for allowing upon their website my money was going towards an advertisement that featured a roads, street lighting, libraries loosely clad young lady. In the last edition you wrote about the inappropriate image of a loosely clad lady on the NCC website - yet you published an inappropriate joke - some would say blasphemous - in your paper (p.10) which has a young, as well as adult, readership. Judy Fathers

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Letter Continued From Page 3

and so on, roughly between Potter Heigham in the East & Wells in the West. I am told it also pays for schools and education, which I assume includes some geography lessons, unless they went out in the last round of cuts.

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Anyway. A publication calling itself North Norfolk - The guide must be edited by someone who was away on the day of the geography test.

According to the map in their publication, North Norfolks West boundary has slipped right over to Kings Lynn and stops at an Easterly border in Overstrand. Interestingly the guide also contains a piece from Nth Norfolks own M.P. Norman Lamb who states that the best beach in Nth Norfolk is at Sea Palling. Unfortunately, according to the map, it is no longer in his constituency. But. Hip Hip Hooray! Here is the good news for anyone like myself living in Mundesley or further East. We no longer appear to be in Nth Norfolk so we can stop paying our taxes to the North Norfolk Council. With this in mind I would also like to suggest that we elect a leader of the new independent borough of N.N.N. (Nearly North Norfolk) who will campaign for free geography lessons for all and a raising of the drawbridge to keep N.N.N. safe from marauding Lynners. Nigel Holmes

Dear Editor,
I have been sent your magazine by Sarah Hayden - we worked together for CJ Knowles. I worked with CJ from about l979 - l987 and had a very good time working for him, he was a nice person to work for and with. Although I moved away and now live in Lincolnshire, he and I still meet up. Hopefully you will be able to find space to print a little congrats. He was and is such a considerate and lovely man, and through thick and thin has helped everyone as much as he can. CJ have a long and happy retirement and also Maggie. God bless. Hope to see you shortly. Love Gill Lawledge.

It therefore can take 15 minutes or so to get to the main road when we wish to call into Cromer town after our visit. It is a very difficult junction and it seems a matter of common sense to provide a safe alternative when a busy tourist attraction, is so close. It would be of interest to know the views of the National Trust on this matter, particularly as they entertain thousands of visitors every season. I regret that I live too far away to become involved in this project but I do support the aim of the campaign to have a roundabout at this junction. Please consider the views of visitors to the area to whom this junction is a strange one to negotiate. I enjoyed reading your newspaper, very good reading thank you. Yours faithfully Adrian Duffield Heathersett

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I applaud the efforts of Brake, the road safety group, and their campaign for a 20 mph speed limit in all built up areas and around schools. The success of any speed limit is reliant on compliance by all drivers, and the effective policing of non-compliance. The 20mph zone in Mundesley is a prime example of the failure of both these conditions. I have just heard a motorbike accelerating past my front window, in the 20mph zone, at what must have been 60 mph. Not only is this dangerous but the noise is deafening. Until these people can be educated out of this reckless attitude we might as well scrap all speed limits as advocated by our PCC ! Regards Fred Wilks

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On a visit to Cromer over Easter, I picked up a copy of the Crab Tales and I was intrigued by the article concerning the situation at the Holt Road and the Felbrigg Road. As a regular visitor to the area and a National Trust member, we frequently visit that fine old house Felbrigg Hall. As a result I am familiar with the layout of the junction and I cannot understand why the County Council are so reluctant to place a roundabout at this junction. Whenever we visit the hall we find it very frustrating to have to wait to emerge from Felbrigg Road onto the main road because of the jam of vehicles trying to turn. During a weekend in the summer months, when the hall is open the queue of vehicles can stretch back to the gates to the hall.

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Dear Philip,
In answer to your question Should Dogs Be Licensed ? in the Crab Tales issue 009. Firstly I would like to say that the killing of people by dogs, is not the dogs fault, but the fault of irresponsible owners, A baby or young child should never be left alone with any family pet, our family has had a variety of Dogs over a 50 years, however, we have never had fighting dogs and never a dog that has attacked anyone. I do not think that a licence fee would make the slightest difference as irresponsible owners would probably totally this measure and it would mean that those who are responsible would end up paying a higher fee because those do not care less would not pay at all.

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All five girls who put themselves forward were, as I have already commented, more than able to pull off the role of either being the Carnival Queen or Senior Attendant
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smile came to her face and then she answered proudly, explaining that she had first married a banker in her 20's, then a circus ringmaster when in her 40's, and a preacher when in her 60's, and now - in her 80's - a funeral director. The interviewer looked at her, quite astonished, and asked why she had married four men with such diverse careers. She smiled and explained : "I married one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, and four to go." Thanks to Ingrid Campbell for this

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Both boys took to the streets wearing sandwich boards advertising the cake sale and the show, The Sound of Music, in which Jack plays the part of Kurt von Trapp and Callum plays Friedrich von Trapp. The Society Treasurer, Mr Peter Howell is also the director for the forthcoming production of The Sound of Music and said that the amount raised was tremendous, and that the effort was magnificent. Society Chairman, Mr Andrew Payne, congratulated all those who were involved and said that they did a fantastic job.

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On Friday 26th April, Lis and I attended a fund raising event in aid of Save The Children at Overstrand Sports Pavilion. I have to say that it was a jolly event, that was organised by Annie Kidd with her merry team of ladies all helping out. As expected, we ended up buying several books and winning two bottles of blow bubbles from the tombola. Just what I was after, of course. This regular event is one of those occasions that for some reason, always works out well for both the punters and the charity.

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Above Top L-R : Maria Kemp & Pam Hogham Above L-R : Tina Harrison & Sue May On Left L-R : Nicky Davison with Heidi and Catherine Van Battum, with baby Jonah. A very jolly and enjoyable April morning was had by everyone. PK Elderly people often rely on their pet dog for companionship and walkies which helps them to go out and meet people and when you walk a dog there is always someone who comes up to talk to you, dogs always seem to break the ice and a good conversation usually follows. A dog is mans best friend and my goodness in these turbulent times we all need as many friends as we can get. Dogs are healers and they seem to have figured out how to live so much better than we humans have, while we struggle to figure out why we were put here on earth, all a dog wants is to love and to be loved, a powerful lesson for us all. There is absolutely no way that we should pay 100 a year for a licence, many dog owners are really scraping the barrel especially the elderly in these times of austerity and that amount of money would be far better spent on their heating and food and feeding the dog that brings them love till its last breath. It is estimated there are approx. Ten & a half million dogs in the UK so that means going by your figures, well over Ten and a quarter million dogs a year never hurt anybody and those that did - were they provoked?. Did people walk onto their private space without warning? and how many were trained by their owners to attack people? How many were taunted by children and perhaps had stones thrown at them? How many were neglected or ill-treated kicked or beaten by their owners? How many were kept in filthy conditions having to lie down in their own excrement? How many are left untreated with the mange or are left flea ridden by their owners? How many were sick or injured but denied treatment by a vet? It is no wonder that some ill treated dogs do not like humans, some humans deserve to be disliked and dogs are not to blame, if you or I were treated badly like some poor dogs are, we might feel like biting someone. Your article might well have said should bikes be licenced, your question on dogs said that 7 people have been killed by dogs in the past 9 years that is less than one a year, although that is an awful waste of life, consider that against un-licenced bikes in just one year (2011), killed 107, seriously injured 3085, and injured 16,023 people, these totals are for one year only. Bikes are not licenced and most have zero insurance, yet death and destruction caused by un-licenced bikes far exceeds the figures you mention for dogs. Let us get things in context, it is good to make a comparison because its not a perfect world. Please dont blame the dogs, a dog can add years to an old persons life, its someone to care for, someone to come home to, someone to talk to, a dear friend. Dog Licences, No Thanks. Yours Sincerely Charles Watts Ridlington, Norfolk

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It would lead to more dog wardens and pen pushing people, pushing up our council tax. And as usual with all Government schemes they make a complete and utter hash of it and we shouldnt burden responsible dog owners with a load of extra bureaucracy because of the irresponsible dog owners. When people buy a dog they should always make sure that the mother dog is present and looking after her litter, if not it could be that the puppies have been taken from their parents far too early, feeling insecure & unloved and could turn out to not like people very much and who can blame them. Much more stringent regulation needs to be enforced against unscrupulous breeders. Kiddies are often bitten by dogs because they do not treat a dog very well, they pat them too hard or pull their tail and the poor dog thinks it is being attacked. Leaving a baby unattended with a dog in the same room is careless and irresponsible as pet dogs can often have a jealous nature. Usually people who do not like dogs are afraid of them, dogs are very astute and sense this, I talk to every dog I meet and gently pat them, letting them smell the back of my hand first and despite doing this to thousands of dogs, I have never been bitten by a dog. A dog on private property with a beware of the dog sign is a different matter, I always introduce my dogs to the postman and the paperboy, so the dogs get to know that they are OK and are of no threat to them or me.

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On Thursday May 2nd, their offices were offically opened and a number of their clients were invited to join the team to drink the health and goodwill for a company that should do well here in Cromer. You may well ask, why I say that. The simple answer must be that Will Howett, in particular is one of those

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Re-Writing History In Paston

Having thought theyd worked out where the original Paston Hall once stood, the Paston Heritage Society has now reconsidered the postion of the original house. Thanks to Rita Collins (Pictured Right) who, while digging her garden directly behind the present day Paston Hall, discovered bricks from the middle ages in her garden. (Pictured below)

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During their open weekend on April 27th & 28th, I joined numerous others visiting the site, which not only included the Church but meant that you could see the main house and the wonderful garden surrounding Paston Hall. A garden which includes a number of items that have been excavated and are equally full of history relating to the Paston family and of course their letters.

Michelle Duddy & her daughter Kira Haves (above) were the first to hit Bacton Beach during the Sunday Beach clean up at 11am on Sunday 28th April. Despite the tide being against them, by 10 mins past 11, they had already picked up several dead birds, bits of rope and empty bottles all within the first few minutes before Jo Garbutt and Jamie Reeves had turned up to help out (below)

This stone mould (above) was used to place upright poles in the ground during building work and lead was poured into the base to secure the poles. (Right) Objects believed to be part of the original Paston Hall Moving on to the more recent history of this wonderful country house with so much of the history relating to it, are these wonderful sculptures of sheep on the large lawns that surround the house. (Below) While I was visiting the church, I accepted the offer to have a go at making some paper, which was surprisingly easy, very rewarding and satisifying to do. There is always a great deal to learn and enjoy at any of these Paston Heritage Society events over the year so I would highly recommend that you watch your Crab Tales for details of any future events here. PK .

I have always found that all the events going on at Paston Hall & Church are very informative thanks to the likes of these three ladies. (On Right L-R) Anne Digby, Lucy Care & Ruth Bird. I take my hat of to all those who are involved with the Paston Heritage Society for all the work they do in promoting it as well as educating their visitors.

Michelle has been involved in cleaning up the local beaches now for some time and is very welcoming to all those good folk who come out to help her. As well as collecting all sorts of rubbish from our local beaches, Michelle reports back to the likes of the Marine Conservation Society and tells them what has been picked up. Within a very short time mother and daughter had already picked up quite a lot of rubbish from our beautiful beach in Bacton before other helpers joined them. You really have to admire the good folk who regularly roll up their sleeves and clean up our coast. PK

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Out In Force In Mundesley

On Sunday April 28th, Mundesleys Gold Park had at least 650 Scouts & Girl Guides parading past the (On Right) Chairman of the Mundesley Parish Council, Chris West with Betty Jackson on the left and the District Commissionaire, Rena Savage on the right, taking the salute from the groups from all over the area. The parade of scouts and guides grouped up on Gold Park before marching past them, before going through the village centre, to a service held in a massive barn owned by Parish councillor, Chris Paynes family. The parade of 650 total members were from 14 local groups, with a vast number of parents and supporters, including numerous very proud grandparents.

With a brass band (Above) heading the way, it was indeed a sight to behold, not just for those in the parade, but for the numerous groups and those watching. I have to say it was a pleasure to watch such well organised groups of truly dedicated people by the way they run their local groups. I would like to thank the Group Scout Leader of the Mundesley Air Scouts, Elaine Roberts for emailing me the details about this important local event. PK

How they packed so many into this farm barn must have taken some pretty good organising skills.

Gunton Sawmill Wins 60,000...

....from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
This is great news for all those jolly souls who run this wonderful Sawmill on the Gunton Estate. Pictured Far Right

There is so much to do with this grant, which includes completely re-thatching

the building as well as repairs to the walls and the inside fittings. While they were celebrating on Sunday April 28th, the water mill was cutting a very long and solid oak beam (See Left) This is indeed a must see site of interest to any and all visitors while they enjoy the whole area that is North Norfolk. The mill is open on these dates from 2pm- 5pm: May 26th, June 23rd, July 28th, August 25th & on September 22nd. Entrance is 2 for adults and kids accompanied by parents are free.

The mill can be opened at other times by special arrangement. For Details do phone 01362 869 394 Pictured below inside the mill PK

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What An Outcome.
After a very long day on Thursday May 2nd the Electoral Divisions of North Norfolk were counted out in the Cromer High School on the following morning. Be assured that your Crab Tales Editor did not fare too well at all in Mundesley with the following outcome: Labour 255 votes, Green Party 92, Former Independent Councillor Graham Jones 283, Independent Philip Keddell 249, Lib Dem 582, Tory Wyndham Northam 742 Elected and UKIP 624. Considering Labour & UKIP did so little to fight this ward, I was surprised by the number of votes they both received. The sucessful candidates are listed here: Cromer: Hilary Cox, Tory: 1,127 Fakenham: Thomas Fitzpatrick, Tory: 764 Holt: Micheal Baker, UKIP: 1,341 Hoveton & Stalham: Nigel Dixon, Tory: 833 Melton Constable: David Ramsbotham, UKIP: 1,144 Mundesley: (Already mentioned above) N. Walsham East: Edward Foss, Lib Dem: 1,068 N. Walsham West & Erpingham: John Timewell, Lib Dem: 804 Sheringham: Brian Hannah, Lib Dem: 1,084 Sth Smallburgh: David Thomas, Lib Dem: 879 Wells: Marie Strong, Lib Dem: 1,410 It was good to see how many people bothered to go out and vote this time. In Fakenham only 29.72% of voters went to vote, while in Holt the turn out was 50.92%. 25,993 good people in the North Norfolk catchment area turned out to vote with another 6,772 sending in postal votes. Of the 130 polling stations across this area, the lowest number of votes in one site that came in from 7am until 10pm, was a total of 29 voters, while in the Stalham Town Hall 789 good folk cast their votes. Call me sad or whatever but I do find these bits of useless information oddly interesting. I recall asking a now former Chief Executive of a District Council some years ago,what he thought about managing elections. His response was that he loved managing them, every time he had been involved. Other than a re count of one of the wards it all went off very well, through the good management skills of the NNDCs Chief Executive Sheila Oxtoby. I wish all those Elected a healthy and productive 4 years working for the betterment of Norfolk, while not increasing the Council Taxes too much every year.

A Farmer.......
......stopped by the local mechanics shop to have his truck fixed. They couldnt do it while he waited, so he said he lived close by and would just walk home. On the way home, he stopped at the hardware store and bought a bucket and a gallon of paint. He then stopped by the feed store and picked up a couple of chickens and a goose. However, struggling outside the store, he now had a problem, how to carry all his purchases home. While he was scratching his head, he was approached by a little old lady who told him she was lost. She asked : Can you tell me how to get to

a chicken under each arm, and carry the goose in your other hand?

Why, thank you very much, he said and

proceeded to walk the old girl home. On the way, he said :Well take a short cut

down this alley and be there in no time.

The little old lady looked him over cautiously and then said :
I am a lonely widow without a husband to protect me. How do I know that when we get in the alley you wont hold me up against the wall, pull up my skirt, and have your way with me?

PK

The farmer said :

1603 Mockingbird Lane ?

Holy smokes, lady! Im carrying a bucket, a gallon of paint, two chickens, and a goose. How in the world could I possibly hold you up against the wall and do that?
The old lady replied :
Set the goose down, cover him with the bucket, put the paint on top of the bucket, and Ill hold the chickens.

The farmer said : Well, as a matter of fact, my farm is very close to that house. I would walk you there, but I cant carry this lot. Thanks very much to Paul Damen for coming with us to the count and for taking these great photographs. The old lady suggested :
Why dont you put the can of paint in the bucket, carry the bucket in one hand, put

Thanks to David Thorne for this

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When buying a property at auction, you will find that it is very different to the normal conveyancing process. If you are the successful bidder then you have effectively exchanged contracts when the hammer falls, and both you and the seller will face financial penalties if either of you fail to complete the transaction on the completion date. All investigations & surveys on the property must be done before the auction date, as you cannot back out of the purchase if you discover something untoward in your searches or survey after the hammer has fallen. This does mean that you will incur costs before the auction even though you may not be the successful bidder. The auctioneers will make an auction pack available, which contains legal documentation about the property & the auctioneers terms & conditions. Your solicitor can advise you on this paperwork before the auction. If you require a mortgage to buy a property at an auction then it is wise to ensure that you have your mortgage offer before the date of the auction. If you do not, and your lender does not issue a mortgage offer or is not ready to release the funds in time to complete your purchase, you could lose the property and your deposit. If you are the successful bidder you will be required to pay the deposit (usually 10%) immediately. The remainder of the purchase price will be payable on completion date. The date for the completion of your purchase will be in the paperwork provided by the auctioneer and is usually 28 days after the date of the auction.

If you do not proceed with your purchase you are likely to lose your 10% deposit and could also face a claim for additional costs from the seller. A purchase at auction can sometimes be a bargain, but it is essential that you prepare properly before the date of the auction so that you know exactly what you are buying and you have the necessary funds in place.
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The Bowen Technique is a dynamic system of muscle and connective tissue therapy. Light, exact moves, using the practitioners fingers and thumbs only, are made on specific points on the body. This is said to activate / stimulate the bodys own resources for healing. The client typically wears loose clothing whilst laying on a comfortable treatment couch. A session lasts up to 60 mins and a course of treatment usually consists of 3-5 individual sessions only. Cornelis has been treating people with The Bowen Technique (BOWTECH) since he qualified in 1996. Many clients come to me by referral from Health Professionals or by word of mouth from existing clients who are so impressed with the progress they are making that they are more than happy to send their family and friends! Cornelis adds - I can honestly say that even now, after all these years, I am still amazed how the Bowen Technique manages to get to the

core of conditions, regardless of how acute or chronic the condition is. Clients experience a release of tissue and a balancing up of the body. The Bowen Technique can address many conditions, such as back and shoulder pain, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel, migraines, sciatica, knee and hip restrictions, respiratory and digestive disorders.

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Cromer Cricket Club......

........are gearing up for the biggest match in their history when they entertain The Lashings World XI at their Norton Warnes Ground on Overstrand Road Cromer on Sunday August 11th. The Lashings World XI are a team of former International cricketers who want to give something back to the grass roots of their sport and they play a number of matches around the country to raise money for local clubs and charities. This will be the first time they have ever played a match in Norfolk let alone Cromer so it will be a mammoth day for the club. The match will start at 2.30pm. Prior to the match there will be a a Pimms reception, followed by a three course hospitality lunch, at The Grove, Overstrand Rd, Cromer at noon. All the Lashings players will be there. Tickets are available from Martin Braybrook on: 01263 512 342 who will be pleased to answer any questions anyone might have. Guests will have the opportunity for photographs, autographs and the chance to bid for various items of sporting memorabilia. All inclusive tickets, which in addition to the lunch will include an exclusive viewing area at the match and afternoon tea between innings are 50 each. Ground tickets for the match will go on sale later in the summer. Martin Braybrook said: This will be a tremendously exciting day. To have players of this calibre actually playing at Cromer is something we wouldnt have thought possible. We are especially grateful to Bakers & Larners of Holt and Crayford & Abbs of Bodham whose generous sponsorship has helped make the match possible. All we need is for the sun to shine and the public to turn out in their hundreds to support us

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Bridge Club 7pm Fri 7.15pm t: 761 308 Country Market each Friday 8.50-noon Cricket Club indoor Sun 3-5pm all ages & standards t: 510 102 Evening WI 7.30pm 1st Thurs Town Hall. Extend Over 60s Exercise Fridays Jubilee Family Centre t: 01692 407 851 Farmers Market 9am-1pm 1st & 3rd Sat Market Place F.I.T. group 2nd & 4th Weds t: 731 177 Flower Club 2nd Wed 7.30pm Town Hall Fitness Yoga/Pilates Tues & Thurs Friendship Hall t: 01692 538 569 Gym Club Fri 5pm High School t: 576 609 Lammas KC Lodge ROAB Tues 8.15pm Sutton School Of Dance, Mill Row. Monday Stall Parish Church 8.30-noon RBL (Womens) 1st Mon of month Salvation Army Hall t: 734 091 N.N. Speakers Club 7pm alt. Weds. High School t: Lynne Goddard 01692 402 662. Scalextric Club Presto Park Weds 7.15 - 9.45 pm. t: 01603 754 319 Quaker Meetings Sun 10.30am Peggs Yard Yoga Tues 7.30pm Quaker Meeting House Peggs Yard. t: 732 426 Age Concern Fri 10am The Cottage. Aqua Therapy Classes Mon 11-12 Wed 7-8pm Country Club t: 501 914 Air Training Corps. 7pm Mon & Thurs, High School t: 515 452 Baptist Church Sun10.45am & 6.30pm 1st & 3rd Sat Coffee morning 10.45am t: 576 524 Bridge (Duplicate) Mon 7pm t: 822 778 C.A.B. Appointments: t : 01692 405 847 Chesterfield Hall Cabbell Rd Mon 10am Parent & Toddlers Sun 11.45am Family Service & Childrens Club Christian Fellowship Sun 10.30am former Gospel Hall t: 838 180 Cromer Chamber Orchestra 7pm Mons ( term time) High school t: 511 600 Cromer Forum 1st Tues 7.30pm Methodist Church New Hall t: 515138 Diabetes UK 4thThurs 7.30pm Methodist Church Hall. t: 01692 405 492 Elderberries Badminton & Short Mat Bowls 3-5pm Mon & Fri. t: 519 030 Flower Club 7.30pm 3rd Mon Junior School. t: 513 408 Folk Dance Club 7.30-9.30pm Tues Community Hall t: 578 224 Garden Society 7.30pm 3rd Thurs Cromer Community Hall t: 511 211 Hockey Club Mondays u16s & u13s 6.30pm Adults 7.15pm Sports Centre Korean Martial Arts t: 07765 282 981 Lip reading classes Thurs 10 - 12noon Methodist Church Rooms t: 0344 800 8002. N & N Assoc.for Blind 9.30-1pm Tues Merchants Place. N.N. Mencap Soc. Thurs 1pm Merchants Place. t: 578 116 Parkinsons Disease Soc. 10.30am 2nd Wed of month St John Hall, Bond St. R.E.M.E. 2pm 1st Weds Halsey House t: 825 101 RBL 7.30pm 1st Wed The Cottage Womens Section 2.30pm 1st Thurs Royal Naval Assoc. 1st Friday 7.45pm (Summer) 12.30pm (Winter)Halsey House.

Aylsham

Sea Scouts Overstrand Rd t: 512 871 ROAB Wed 8.15pm The Cottage. Singing Group Thurs 10.30am. The Community Centre. t: 570 117. St John Ambulance Adults Tues 7.30pm Cadets Tues 5.45pm St John Hall Bond St Sea Scouts Overstrand Rd info t:512 871 Taekwondo Sports Centre. t: 711 824 Tennis Club Sun, Weds & Fri 10.30am -12.30pm. info t:513 741 The One Oclock Club for over 60s. 1-2pm Thurs. Barkers Herne. W.I. 2nd Thurs 2.30 pm,Garden St.

Overstrand

Acorns Parent & Toddler Group 1.30 -3pm Thurs (term-time ) The Belfry School. t: 579 275. Gardening Club 2.30pm 1st Tues Parish Hall t: 576 437 Carpet Bowls 2.30pm Thurs Parish Hall t: 833 369 Strand Club 2nd Weds 2.30pm Methodist Church t: 578 250 W.I. 3rd Wed 7.30pm Parish Hall t:834 242 Bowls Pavilion Bingo: Sun 7.30pm, Whist Drive: Tues, Wed & Fri 1.45pm t: 721 815 Carpet Bowls Mon 1.30pm Coronation Hall t: 722 054 Community Choir Tues 7.30pm Methodist Church t: 722 022 Free Church Sun Services11am, 6.30pm Library Mon:10-1pm,Tues 2-5.30pm Fri 10-1pm & 2-6.30pm, Sat 10-1pm t: 720 702 Luncheon Club over 60s & disabled. Mon & Thurs 12-2pm Free Church t :721 984 MADRA t: 07734 689 978 Methodist Church Sun worship 10.30am Quiz Night Tues 8.30pm Conservative Club. All welcome RBL 4th Weds Haig Club. t: 722 238 RBL Womens section 3rd Weds 1.45pm Coronation Hall t:721 021 Scrabble Club Fridays t: 720 659 Village Cinema 7.30pm 2nd Tues Info: www.mundesley.org/film W.I. 2nd Mon 7pm Church Rooms t: 834 368 Animal Magic Dog Club training & fun with your dog. t: Kathy 720 730 Bipolar Self Help Group 7pm 3rd Weds Saddlers Shop t: 0854 434 9872 Charity Bingo Weds 8pm Community Centre. t: 01692 407 214 Chess Club 7.30 Mons Orchard Garden Pub. All abilities. t: 01692 404 649 Extend Over 60s Exercise Mondays: Methodist Church Hall t: 01692 407 851 Hockey Club Under 11s. Fri 5-6pm Sports Centre t: 01692 404 624 Lions Club 7.30pm 1st Mon of month. Community Centre. t: 01692 400 702 Quaker Meetings Sun 10.30am Meeting House, Mundesley Rd. near Swafield. Reading 4 U 3rd Weds 9.45am St. Johns Hall, t: 768 164 The Wheel of Light 1st Thurs 7.30pm Orchard Gdns Pub, t: 721 484 Walsham Writers Group local writers, info: www.walshamwritersgroup.com

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Weavers Morris Dancers Wed 7.45pm Table Top Sale 1st Sun from 8.30am St Nicholas Room t: 01692 404 447 Pilgrim Shelter t: 834 965 Whist Drive Thurs 1.45pm Pilgrim Sheringham Centre Trimingham t: 834 965 Alcoholics Anonymous Sun 3pm St Josephs Church Also: Beetle Drive 3rd Tues 7.30 pm Antingham & Southrepps Playgroup St. Josephs Church Bridge :The Morley Duplicate pairs Thurs t: 834 148 Badminton Thurs Gresham Village Hall 7pm Beginners Fri 2pm t: 822 087 CAB. YESU,Thurs 10-2pm t: 01692 402 570 info & booking on : 07917 596 797 Chess All ages & abilities t: 01692 404 649 Cash Bingo Tues 8pm Aldborough community centre. All welcome Country Market 1st & 3rd Thurs Cantamus Choir Rehearse 7.30pm St John Hall Thurs. Southrepps Church. Evening W.I. 2nd Mon. St. Josephs t: 07785 782 498. Church Hall, t: 823 889 for info. Crazee Kidz Club 7pm. 2nd & 4th Fri. Flower Club 1st Thurs 7pm St. term time. Roughton Village Hall Andrews Curch t: 825 059 7-16yrs. t:768 138 Gingerbread Fri pm Friends Meeting Cromer & Sheringham Brass Rehearse House t: 0785 9364 702 Harry Upcher Lodge ROAB Mon 8.15pm 7.45pm Thurs Upper Sheringham Village Hall t:733 638 Tyneside Club, Station Rd Hearing Aid Clinic 10-12pm 1st Mon. Cromer Air Rifle Club 9am -noon Sun. Age Concern, Cremer St. Free advice. Near Sheringham. t: 570 223 Extend exercise for over 60s Mon Just Williams Dancing for all Wed 2.30pm Northrepps Village Hall 8-11pm Social Club t:720 069 t:768 159 Ladies Fellowship 7.30pm 2nd Tues Fit Together Health Walks locations Salvation Army. Lip reading classes Thurs 1.30 - 3.30pm across the district. Info 07766 259 999 Fit Together Tea Dance Tues 2-4pm Health Centre t: 0344 800 8002 Briston Copeman Centre - 2 MS meetings 7-9pm 1st & 3rd Weds. Information on: 07766 259 999 Robin Hood Pub, t: 823 392 Greenfingers Gardening Club 7.30pm Morris Dancing. Oddfellows Hall. 1st Thurs Jubilee Hall, Banningham Weds 7.30pm t: 837 693 t: 761 620 / 768 004 N.Norfolk Model Group 8pm last Fri Gym Club Thurs 5-8pm Northrepps St Johns Hall t: 514 059 Village Hall t: 576 609 Old Shannocks 2.15pm last Wed Horsham St. Faith 4th Sun traditional Community Rooms. Quaker Meetings Sun 10.30am Cremer St. Catholic Latin Mass Mission Room, opp. Church t:01603 788 873 R.A.F.A. 4th Tues of month. t: 837 229 Knapton Ladies Club 3rd Mon 7.30pm Saturday Super Sale First Sat 9-11am. Village Hall t:720 908. 1st Tues Womens Salvation Army Hall, Cremer St. Own Methodist Church t: 721 439 Sheringham Singers - Ladies Choir MS Group Mon 10 - 2pm Southrepps Tue 2-4pm Friends Meeting House, Village Hall t: 823 392 Cremer St. t: 768 126 Nordic Walking Tues & Thurs 11am Sheringham Voyager 2pm 1st & 3rd t: 07825 773 368 for information Thurs. Community Centre Norfolk Submariners 1st Wed 12noon t: 01692 500 550 Kings Head, Horsham St Faith t: 511 758 Sheringham Youth Choir 11-18yrs. Weds 7pm (term time) Baptist Church Nth Walsham Cage Bird Club 8pm 3rd Tues Felmingham Village Hall. The Runtons t: 01692 404 750 Bingo 7.30pm Sun & Mon Bernies Northrepps R.B.L. 1st Mon. 2nd.Mon. Social Club E.Runton BHs., 7.30.p.m. Northrepps Cottage N.N. Chess Club Fri 7.30pm. W. Runton t: 579 633. Social Club t: 823 814 NN Amateur Radio Group Wed & Philatelic Society 2nd Mon of month Thur 10-4 Muckleburgh t: 821 936 7.30pm W.Runton Church Hall. Nth Norfolk Model Engineering Club Cromer & Sheringham Probus Club 1st Fri 7.30pm High Kelling Social Centre 12.30pm 1st Tues, Links Hotel t:824 306 Prize Bingo 7.30pm 1st & 3rd Fri Rotary Club Weds 6pm except any 5th Weds Gimingham Village Hall Dormy House W.Runton, t: 578 194 Roughton Under 5s Playgroup Sequence Dancing Mon 7.30-10pm t: 07553 456 083 E. Runton Village Hall.t:01692 403 071 Seniors Swimming Club Mon & Weds W. Runton Scouts INFO : t:712 288 am, Fri pm Greshams Swimming Pool, W.I. 2.15pm 2nd Wed W.Runton Holt. t: 711 123 Church Hall Suffield Park Bowls Club. Whist Drives Tues 2.15pm. Cash or Prize Bingo Fri Trimingham twice monthly 7.30pm. Bar - Raffle. Coffee Morning 3rd Weds 10.30am Trunch Bumbles Pre-school Poppyland Club (Ladies) t: 01263 720 931 2nd Weds 2.30pm. Pilgrim Shelter Trunch Friends 2nd Tues 2pm Trunch Pens People Come write with us Village Hall t:721 570 Details: 07799 060 407 Weybourne Folk Club 3rd Sun 3-6pm Slimming Club Tues 1.45pm Pilgrim Maltings Hotel,Weybourne.t:588 781 Shelter. t: 579 797or 07799 060407

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Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th May 10am - 4pm : Aldborough Church A Matter of Life & Death ~ a Celebration ~ To be opened by Norman Lamb MP. Info & advice from professionals in nursing & care. Legal & financial concerns. Floral displays. Activities for children. Light refreshments. Exhibition of registers, records & memorabilia.Free admission. Info: 768 063 Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th May From 10.30am : St. Botolphs Church, Trunch Flower Festival ~ Also a display of Wedding & Christening Gowns. Refreshments available. Sunday 12th May 4pm ~ St. Botolphs Church, Trunch Festival Songs of Praise ~ Proceeds for Church Funds. Monday 13th May 2 - 3pm : Mundesley library Illustrated Talk ~ by Libby Morgan from the 2nd Air Division Memorial Library, about Wartime Brides & GI Sweethearts. It features letters, diaries & other items from the archive. Free Admission - all most welcome. Further details from: Sheree Leeds at Mundesley Library on 720 702.

We CANNOT accept details or corrections over the phone. Please post CONCISE copy to LIS at 30 West St. Cromer. NR27 9DS or e-mail : crabtales@btinternet.com by NOON Weds 15th May Friday 17th May (continued) 7.30pm : Cromer Pier Pavilion Theatre Crab & Lobster Festival ~ Opening Concert hosted by Olly Day, music by the Sheringham Shantymen, singer John Conolly & comedian Nigel Boy Sayer. Tickets 5. Book on tel: 512 495 For Festival details in Cromer & Sheringham visit: www.crabandlobsterfestival.co.uk Saturday 18th May from 10am : Suffield Park Bowls Club Annual Open & Recruitment Day ~ Come & try your hand at lawn bowls. All equipment provided, expert tuition, all free !! Tea & Coffee available. from 1pm -4pm : Pilgrim Shelter, Trimingham Book Sale ~ Books from 20p with tea/coffee & home made cakes. Info: 834 965 7.30 pm: St Botolphs Church, Trunch Piano Recital ~ Catherine Leonard plays Chopin Debussy - Couperin - Jacques Duphly - Liszt & Schubert. Admission by programme at door: 8 (6 concs) In aid of Church retoration. Sunday 19th May 10am - 5pm : Alby Crafts & Gardens Alby Art & Craft Fair ~ Supporting Craft & Design Month May. Art & craft stalls, demos all day. Fun, creative activities for children (& adults!) Spaces still available to book, call: 761 590 Sunday 19th May 7.30 for 8pm : Trimingham House Caravan Site Quiz Night ~ Teams of 4, 1pp. Prizes for 1st, 2nd & supporting teams. Info: 834 965 Thursday 23rd May 12.30pm : The Cottage, Louden Rd. Cromer RBL Cromer Branch Fish & Chips Lunch ~ An ideal opportunity to meet up with old & new members & hear about coming events. Please book your Lunch (approx 5) on 510 146 or 510 287 Friday 24th May 2.30-4.30pm : Mundesley Library Tea Party ~ to raise awareness about Dementia. Free admission, all most welcome. Further details, from Sheree Leeds at the Library : 720 702. 7pm : The Cottage, Louden Road, Cromer. Selection of Junior Attendants to Carnival Queen ~
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9am - 3pm St. John Hall, Bond St. Cromer Last Friday of the month.Tables 6 each Set up from 8am. Refreshments available. Free admission - donations. Info : 513115 or 07905 941 451 Tuesday 28th May 10am - 12noon : Holt Country Park Spiders & Bugs Hunt ~ 1 per child. No booking required. info 07920 576 634 1.30 - 3.30pm : Holt Country Park Making Mini Beasts Homes ~ to put in your garden 2 per child. No booking required info 07920 576 634 Wednesday 29th May 2 - 4pm: Sadlers Wood Shelter Building ~ 1 per child. Meet the rangers at the bottom of the playing field. info 07920 576 634

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Voted one of the Best Lunches in Cromer Booking advisable

The Best Pub in Town

Thursday 16th May 10am - 1pm : Sadlers Wood Muddy Boots Volunteers ~ Conservation work with the rangers. Bracken Bashing. Join in the fun anytime. No booking required. Free entry. Open to all ages. Tea/coffee. Gloves provided. Please wear outdoor clothes. Meet the rangers on the playing field. info 07920 576 634 Friday 17th May 7pm : St. James Church, Southrepps Concert ~ Cantamus Community Choir perform Vivaldis Gloria, English part-songs & folk songs. Info 07785 782 498 7pm: Cromer Methodist Church Concert ~ The Jubilate Choir. A mixed programme including a selection from Pharisee by Roger Jones. Refreshments & retiring collection for Chapel funds.

Info: 07775 337 201 Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th May 11am - 3pm : Trimingham Church Open Weekend ~ Exhibition of village history, please bring your memories & photos. Crafts for sale, raffle & tombola. Refreshments in Pilgrim Shelter. Sunday 26th May 3pm : Cromer Community Hall, Garden Street. Selection of Cromer Prince & Princess ~ who will

receive a cash prize of 25. Contestants must be 7 - 11yrs, live within Poppyland & be able to attend Carnival Events on 18th Aug, Carnival Day & Carnival Week. Application Form available on the day. Info: 07775 337 201

Now offering Lunchtime Specials

(Tuesdays - Fridays) 12 - 2.30pm

Crab Tales: e-mail - crabtales@btinternet.com - telephone: 01263 519 628

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Thursday 30th May 10am - 12 noon : Bacton Wood Bee Homes & Wild Flowers ~ Making bee homes & studying wild flowers. 2 per box. 1.30 - 3.30pm : Bacton Wood Butterflies & Moths ~ Making homes and how to attract them. 2 info 07920 576 634

JUNE
Saturday 1st June 10am -12pm : Sheringham Baptist Church, Holway Rd. Plant Sale ~ Books & table top stalls. Cakes, tea & coffee available. Free entry. Saturday 8th June 7.30 pm: St Botolphs Church, Trunch Pictures at an Exhibition ~ Piano Recital. Anna LeHair with an exclusively Russian theme. Also an exhibition of paintings by artists from Trunch or otherwise closely connected to St Botolphs. Admission by programme at door: 8 (6 concs) Proceeds to restoration projects at the Church. Tuesday 11th June 7.30pm : Coronation Hall, Mundesley Les Misrables ~ Musical adaption of Victor Hugos tale. The brutalised ex-convict Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman) tries to live a Christian life after being redeemed by the saintly Bishop Myriel, but is pursued for nearly two decades by the rigid Inspector Javert (Russell Crowe). Anne Hathaway won Best Supporting actress Oscar. Doors open 7pm when refreshments served. Tickets on Door 4, Members 3, Under 15s 2. Info: www.mundesley.org/film

075 : Joy Cole Overstrand

111 : Keith Nash Roughton

Over 450 artists are taking part this year, giving you the chance to see new art, meet artists & buy original artworks directly from their creators. Many of them will be running special events and activities. This is a selection of just a few of the artists taking part in our area. Full details : www. nnopenstudios.org.uk or pick up the free brochure from the Tourist Info Centre, or the many galleries and shops in the area.

099 : Rainie Kay West Runton

120 : Alan Penton North Walsham

070 : Ruth Brumby Thorpe Market 079 : June Crawshaw 127: Jenny Rumens Mundesley Mundesley

122 : Pauline Plummer Honing

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. OR - If you are a pensioner, SPOT THE COD and win TEA & CAKE FOR TWO at Luckys Cafe & Bistro Hand in your Entry, on a postcard please,to: K. Hardware in Cromer, or post it to: The CRABTALES, 30 West St. Cromer NR27 9DS before the next issue comes out. The first entry out of the hat wins ! Congratulations to Mrs June Clarke from Suffield, who found the Cod in Budgens advert on page 11 and to Bjorn Cotton, aged 8, from Roughton, who spotted the Crab on page 16, in Brians Handyman Services advert.

9, Garden Street, Cromer

114 : Leslie Hawkes Nockels Cromer

077 : William Craig Trimingham

080 : Bob Crook Cromer

ISSUE 009 WINNERS

123 : Mary Richardson Edingthorpe Green

124 : Ken Riches Thorpe Market

088 : Fred Hagley Bacton

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

OPEN Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm Sunday : 10am - 4pm

tel: 01263 579 485

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BEDDING PLANTS IN NOW ~ READY PLANTED HANGING BASKETS

FUCHSIAS GERANIUMS BASKET PLANTS VEGETABLE & TOMATO PLANTS

SPRING STOCK NOW IN

Hardy Perennials, Shrubs, Roses, Herbs, Alpines, Trees and Lots More.

ALL READY NOW

ALSO LARGE SELECTION OF PET & WILD BIRD FEEDS

GARDENERS RETREAT TEA ROOMS

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK ALL DAY BREAKFAST ~ 2 COURSE LUNCH SPECIALS HOMEMADE CAKES ~ AFTERNOON TEAS
Mundesley Maritime Museum Needs You!

Do you enjoy meeting people? Do you have a spare hour or more a week? Our volunteer stewards are a welcome front to the Mundesley Maritime Museum, and we are looking for more people to join them. The Museum is situated on Beach Road, Mundesley, with spectacular views along the coast. The role includes introducing the Museum and its collection, and assisting with or referring enquiries about the Museum and the local area. Stewards usually work on either the morning or afternoon shifts during the open season which runs from May - mid September. They are invited to an annual training session, before the Museum is open to familiarise themselves with any changes made during the winter. If you think this role would suit you, dont be shy. Please give Peter Gray a call on: 01263 722 662

Crab Tales: e-mail - crabtales@btinternet.com - telephone: 01263 519 628

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