By Jo Bostrom

The festive season is coming early to Hunstanton as we are holding our annual Christmas Fair on November 20th from 10am until 4pm

               We welcome back many regular stall holders along with new each selling their exciting selection of gift ideas for Christmas.

              Admission and parking are free and you are welcome to browse, buy and enjoy some refreshments in our Christmas Café.

Earlier this year the school was involved in a...
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By Lis Mayes

 
Hunstanton Town Hall is holding an OPEN DAY on 24th February 2010.

As part of the display, we would like to show events of the past and in order to achieve this, we need your help.

If you have any photos and/or stories of events that have happened at the town Hall, or that you have attended thee in the past, we would appreciate you sharing them with us.

Please send your photographs and stories to:

Lis Mayes, Town Hall Manager

Town Hall, The Green, Hunstanton PE36 6BQ

The...
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By James Johnson

The Christmas Cracker event is gaining pace (details on page 29) and whilst I’m on the subject of Christmas, we are currently looking at new and additional lighting for the town and are working in conjunction with the Borough Council to devise a scheme that will enhance the town centre area and have a longer life. We are very grateful for the support we get from the Borough Council especially Alistair Cox and Sheena Carmen who put in a tremendous amount of work.

There ...
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By Sandra Hohol

The Johnny Cash Show at the Princess Theatre,  starring one of our Patrons, Roger Dean, was the venue for the last performance for our youngsters when they joined him on stage to sing a few of Johnny Cash’s songs, plus one of their own.  There were a few new faces in our group so this was quite daunting for them, being their first time in front of all the lights and audience.  Nothing seems to phase the group – they rehearsed once with Roger prior to the show and th...
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 We would like to invite you to a special “Turkey & Tinsel” Christmas lunch on the week commencing December 7^th.

This traditional Christmas lunch will be held in the “Green Lodge Restaurant”, 19 The Green, Hunstanton and consist of three courses with tea or coffee.

The charge is only £3.00 per head with Hunstanton Lions Club subsidising the balance.

For further information please call 01485 533108.

Well, this year is regretfully drawing to a close. We know this because we held the draw for the two great bicycles that were the prize in our 2009 Raffle. This draw took place at our Car Boot Sale on Sunday October 11th, and was kindly drawn by Christine Earnshaw, our Mayor. The pair of ladies and gentlemen’s  “Bottecchia 803” road bicycles were won by Angela Churchman of Snettisham and we’re sure that Angela will have many, many years of miles ahead. Well done, and many thanks to al...
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By Hilary Letch

1st Hunstanton Guides had a 'Knit and Natter' night on Tuesday 13th October, and invited ladies from the local Union Church, friends and family and also the Trefoil Guild (ladies who have been and still are involved in Guiding.)             

It was a fantastic success, with 15 ladies coming to help teach our 22 girls to knit. (even the left handed ones!) We had tea and biscuits, as well as a great laugh playing a ball game together at the end of the evening....
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Tony Sugden has practised Chinese Medicine for the last 17 years in Cambridge, and having moved to mid Norfolk, has also started work in Hunstanton at the Serenity Natural Healing centre (Tel. 01485 535321). Tony has a degree in  Microbiology and many years of problem solving as a systems analyst. He is happy for anyone to contact him to discuss individual problems.

‘Well you’ve got arthritis, what can you expect’….. A common thing to hear at the first sign of any new ache or pain.�...
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By Ray Butcher

There were so many local entrants for the prize Su Doku that there was a strong possibility of one of them winning but Ben Garner of Kensworth in Bedfordshire was the lucky one.

By Amy Reynolds

There are little eyes upon you and they are watching night and day.

There are little ears that quickly take in every word you say.

There are little hands all eager to do everything you do;

And a little girl who’s dreaming of the day she’ll be like you.

You’re the little girl’s idol; you’re the wisest of the wise;

In her little mind about you no suspicions ever rise.

There’s a wide-eyed little person who believes you're always right;

And her ears are alwa...
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HUNSTANTON BRANCH

We shall be holding a lunch for our supporters and Friends on
Tuesday, November 10th, at Hunstanton Golf Club, Waterworks Road, Old Hunstanton.12.30 for 1.00pm
Tickets are now available from Gill (01485 532713) at a cost of £14.00,
and are limited, so please apply as soon as possible.
This is a lovely venue with magnificent views over the golf course, sand dunes and sea, but please note the dining room is on the first floor and there is NO access other than the stairs. There will...
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On Saturday 12th September riders from Hunstanton took part in this annual fundraising event . This year the total raised from St Edmund’s church was £674. Half of this amount comes back to St Edmund’s. Thanks to all the riders, helpers and sponsors from the church and community.

POPPY APPEAL VARIETY SHOW

By David Foulkes, Fundraiser

A big thanks to everyone who attended the show again. It was a great success and raised over £900.

              Thanks also to the performers; Peter Waddison, Gordie B, Becky and Amy, and Mr & Mrs Green and the team who provided the food which was much enjoyed. I must also mention the people who helped with the raffle; thank you very much.

These shows have raised so far over £4,550 and this magnificent sum has b...
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By Julie Goddard  - Slimming World Consultant

In September we had a party to celebrate Slimming World becoming 40 years old.

Our Chairman and Founder Margaret Miles-Bramwell was made an OBE .  We had plenty to eat and drink and played music from the 60’s.  A good evening was had by all.

We also in September voted for our Woman of The Year and our winner was Una Lawrence, one of our not so young members who has lost an amazing 5 stone and looks terrific.

We are looking towards Chri...
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HUNSTANTON WARTIME MEMORIES OF A SMALL BOY

By Kingsley Pearce

The Military Display – The Great Panjandrum, Blacker Bombard and Machine guns

On some Sunday mornings during the war it was not unusual for the Hunstanton Home Guard unit to parade at the top of the Green outside the Town Hall.  This parade was always of interest to us for as small boys, we knew the identity of the khaki dressed soldiers and their civilian activities during the working week. Their uniform, however, was n...
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By Beth Winsor

NORFOLK FREEGLE  -  FREE GIVING, LOCALLY, EASILY

Throwing something away? STOP!! Please keep household goods out of landfill by offering your unwanted but reusable items to other local people via the Freegle website. Freegle's objective is to enable individuals to do their bit for the environment (and their neighbours!) by giving away things they no longer need to people who can use them.

The county's leading online recycling groups, formerly Norfolk Freecycle, are now par...
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By Emma Todd-Ward, Weight Watchers Leader.

Hi all, it’s been a great start in Hunstanton.  We opened the meeting on 1st October and it’s been great to see you all.

              We’ve got just under 8 weeks until Christmas; 8 weeks to Glow!  Why not join us now, lose a few pounds in time for Christmas and find your festive figure.

              We have a friendly team, who will meet and greet you at the door with tea and coffee.

Purchase a Monthly Pas...
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Ways of saving money are high on most people’s agenda at the moment and yet there is a simple thing that can be easily done by nearly every household in the UK, that could save over £800 a year.

Question:  HOW? Answer: Switch your telephony and energy provider to another company.

It is a proven fact that BT and the “Big 6” energy providers are charging you far too much for the services they provide. Indeed Watchdog during October revealed that none of them has reduced charges when...
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By Robin Sainty

Those of you who know me will be aware that I’m not keen on structured products, where one company offers a guarantee which is dependent upon a third party. The dangers of this approach was well illustrated during the credit crunch when it came to light that Lehman Brothers were one company from whom insurers were purchasing such guarantees!

              However, I have been very excited by a new offering from Zurich, which follows similar lines but with ...
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By Jim Welham

In the early days, when communities were obliged to deal with their own criminals, punishment had to be acceptable, swift and cheap and the penalty would usually be a fine, mutilation or death. Most local executions took place in the Tuesday Market Place, Kings Lynn, when the condemned would be hanged, burnt, or in at least one case, boiled to death. The only remaining indication of such horrors is of a dubious nature. Above the upper floor window between numbers 15 and 16 at ...
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2  Where are we going?

“Siganme !” - the word almost jumped up off the road at us. It was 1989, the height of Argentina’s Presidential election campaigning and we were driving along the main thoroughfare of Mar del Plata, one of the largest cities in the Province of Buenos Aires. The enthusiastic supporters of Carlos Menem had taken his campaign slogan to the streets - literally - painting the words on all the major roads in their efforts to persuade the people th...
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By Cllr Christine Earnshaw, Mayor of Hunstanton

On Sunday October 4^th the Mayor hosted the Town Council’s Civic Service welcoming guests from near and far, young and old.  I explained that this was the second Civic Service held this year as my predecessor had held his in March shortly before the end of his term of office.    I thought it would be interesting to meet people both local and from around the county and beyond earlier on.  My speech to the guests was as follows:

I hope...
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Sunday 22nd November 1pm – 6pm

 
Following the success of last year’s event, the 2009 Hunstanton Christmas Cracker will be bigger and better than before!

Hunstanton’s Chamber of Trade is pulling out all the stops this year to bring the town together for this bumper festive event featuring Father Christmas in his grotto, giving away presents to all the good girls and boys.  Then the Carnival Queen will join him as his ever-faithful reindeer pull his sleigh along the High Street in prepar...
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By Nicki Bowman

Remember, Remember the 5th of November....so the rhyme tells us all... but this month you need to remember more than that date...well actually yes the 5th as we are holding our Quiz night, then the 18th November for our Beaujolais Evening, then Hunstanton itself has its spectacular Christmas Cracker and lights switch on, which takes place on Sunday the 22nd November. Chives will be open with Santa's Little Helpers offering Traditional Roast Lunches, Mulled Spiced wine and...
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IF YOU THINK THAT TAX AND NATIONAL INSURANCE ARE NOT RELEVANT TO YOU, THINK AGAIN, AND READ ON . . . . . . . . .

Many students who have a job mistakenly believe that they do not have to pay Income Tax and National Insurance (NIC).  This is a common misconception.

· How much are you earning?

Everybody can earn a certain amount before they become liable to start paying tax.  This amount is known as one’s personal allowance and currently stands at £6475 for the tax year to 5 April 20...
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Do you have difficulty getting to the Shops, Library or Doctors? Would a Town Circular Minibus Service help you?

The Hunstanton Civic Society is having discussions with the West Norfolk Community Transport Project about the possibility of organising a minibus service within the town of Hunstanton.  We wish to evaluate the demand for such a service and request that if it could help you, please telephone and leave a message with Andrew Murray on 01485 532376 or alternatively with the West ...
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GOLDEN WONDER

By Peter Davidson

At last!  As reported in last month’s Newsletter, after four year’s of trying, Hunstanton’s entry in this year’s Anglia in Bloom competition succeeded in achieving the coveted Gold Award from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS).  Not only that, but Hunstanton was judged to be the best small coastal town in East Anglia…...we’ve always known that of course, but it’s nice to have it officially recognised.

In view of the town’s previous ...
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By David Woolley

DipCAH, HPD, MPNLP, CertSCS, MNCH (Reg), MNGH

I see people for a variety of different issues but the subject of motivation always comes up.  Virtually every issue I work with will require the individuals to make some changes or take action of some kind.  Inevitably this requires motivation.  This level of motivation can determine how successful the person will be.

One important function of our subconscious mind is to protect us from danger.  Very often this danger ...
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By Pamela Austin, Chair

We are to hold a "local history" presentation about the village of Stanhoe on Sunday afternoon 22nd November, at 2.30 pm in the Reading Room, Cross Lane, Stanhoe .  This will be sound and images, with a Stanhoe amateur historian leading the presentation.  Entrance will cost just £1, and anyone with local interest or knowledge will be welcome.

Dick Melton

The 48^th issue of the Hunstanton Newsletter arrived in October, marking four years of production.  The first issue had just 20 pages, four years on there are 48 pages.  My congratulations to the Editor, Elaine and her team of willing helpers.

A few years ago, in the summer months, every pub would ‘get up a bus’ and go to the seaside.  I used to go with the Albert Victor public house, from Dersingham, and The Ship, from Ingoldisthorpe. Of course, we always went to the s...
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By Geoff Needham

On the 14th Sept .2009 at 18:37 hrs. Hunstanton Lifeboat DJS Haverhill registration No. B-749

launched on service to a report of a wind surfer in trouble of Hunstanton, on arrival at casualty it was confirmed  that he had been in trouble with rig failure, but had managed to get himself ashore, Yarmouth Coastguard requested L/boat to make sure that no other persons were involved, this was confirmed and our  L/boat  was released to return to station, weather conditions w...
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Dick Melton

The 48^th issue of the Hunstanton Newsletter arrived in October, marking four years of production.  The first issue had just 20 pages, four years on there are 48 pages.  My congratulations to the Editor, Elaine and her team of willing helpers.

A few years ago, in the summer months, every pub would ‘get up a bus’ and go to the seaside.  I used to go with the Albert Victor public house, from Dersingham, and The Ship, from Ingoldisthorpe. Of course, we always went to the s...
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By Geoff Needham

On the 14th Sept .2009 at 18:37 hrs. Hunstanton Lifeboat DJS Haverhill registration No. B-749

launched on service to a report of a wind surfer in trouble of Hunstanton, on arrival at casualty it was confirmed  that he had been in trouble with rig failure, but had managed to get himself ashore, Yarmouth Coastguard requested L/boat to make sure that no other persons were involved, this was confirmed and our  L/boat  was released to return to station, weather conditions w...
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By Meryl Hirons

The congregation leaves the church,

Shuffles in line along the gravelled path

To reach the Cenotaph

Which honours the War Dead

Of this small English village.

No one looks at any other,

Alone in their thoughts

Of loved ones lost and gone

In noise, pain, terror

On the battlefield;

Or, instead, rescued from that Hell

To dwell for ever in disabled bodies

While endless scenes of horror

Play constant havoc in their minds,

With every sudden sound

Of peac...
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500g plums

2 shallots, chopped

1 TBLS olive oil

100ml white wine vinegar

3 TBSP water

1 cinnamon stick

100g Demerara sugar

Cut the plums in half and take out the stone. Roughly chop the flesh into chunks.

Place the shallots in a saucepan with the olive oil and heat until sizzling. Sauté gently for 5 minutes until softened. Add the plums, vinegar, water, cinnamon stick and sugar. Stir until the sugar has dissolved, then simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and s...
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What a beautiful day it was. The sun was shining, there was a slight breeze and I was feeling quite confident with myself. The 10k at Sandringham has now been and gone for another year. There was about 1100 running this year which was a few more than last year. Dave and I were both wearing our blue t-shirts shorts and running shoes ready with everyone else. There was the usual smell of hot dogs and burgers to greet everyone as they arrived. I hate these stalls because ...
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 By Edward Wheatley

“In Xanadu did Kubla Khan a stately pleasure-dome decree.”

In Hunstanton we've an arcade: on the Green:

                                        beside the sea.

You wouldn't call it stately, but the rent is almost free.

And for years it's been the subject of much

                                       controversy.

Old Kubla, 'cos he was a khan, could build just what

       ...
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Stepping Out

We had a dry and breezy day for our annual sponsored walk on September 13^th.  Well fortified with soup, twenty-one parishioners (and one dog) followed the route from the church to the cliff top and around the town, returning to tea and cake in the parish room. This is one of our long-established fund-raising events, and at the time of going to press the sum raised appears to have broken al...
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All are welcome to join this friendly group of people for a lunch at £4.00 each.  Transport may be available. Interested people please contact Wallace (570138) or Richard (532144)