A Monthly Publication

Hunstanton goes funny for money

9^th March It’s not just the buns that are crossing this time of year our bakery team are also crossing over with a cross dress day.

13^th March Rumour has it that mermaids will be seen off the coast of Hunstanton on this day when Gail, Becky and Gill take on Neptune and go for a dip - brrrrrrrr.

16^th March Hold your red noses for a customer bake bean challenge – How many can they eat with a cocktail stick in a minute?????

18^th March Darren and Dawn wil...
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Nicki Bowman

This month we are concentrating our efforts on some fundraising, whilst also having a bit of fun, for Tapping House.

It all starts on 2nd March when I am going to be arrested (I am of course hoping for handsome officers) and locked up in a cell. A ransom is required for my release so any donations would be much appreciated especially as I’m cooking ther main courses for Hell’s Kitchen on 3rd. That is unless you have a warped sense of humour and leave me to rot in a cell wh...
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During March you will start receiving your annual Council Tax or Business Rates bills.

From 1 April the Borough Council offices on Valentine Road Hunstanton will be closed and you will not be able to pay your council bills there.

Instead, if you wish to pay your bills in cash, you can do so at any PayPoint or Post Office outlet.

Nicholas Godfrey-Cole

Well folks, here we are in the glorious month of March. The month where we change the clocks to British summertime!!! Summer? Wonder how long it will be this year?? Before we get excited we have the lovely season of spring. With all the beautiful spring flowers popping their heads out for some sunshine (hopefully). Working in the retail world, you notice that people seem much happier when the sun shines, so let us all hope that the gloom and misery that winter brings is...
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David Wood’s limericks for March

With no thought for either ones health
through GREED and the need of great wealth
he cross bred a cow
with a pigeon somehow
and got milk that delivered itself.

The girl watched her Gran with delight
as she sank her false teeth out of sight
the girl near exploded
"Oh Gran, you'll be LOADED,
if the Tooth Fairy comes round tonight.

– leading the way forward

Norfolk Rural Support Network, bringing together organizations and individuals from across the county’s rural society, will hold their spring seminar on March 14^th at Spooner Row.

The meeting, chaired by Clarke Willis, Chief Executive of Anglia Farmers Ltd., will address the very relevant and topical subject, “Resourcing Rural Norfolk”. As the new political landscape emerges with public sector reorganisation and increased economic pressures on private enter...
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Kidney dialysis

Kathryn Eggleton has now started work as Manager of the Mermaid Centre, which is set to open in May. She has found a house in Wells and will be able to walk to work! Thanks to all those people who contacted me about accommodation for the Eggletons. Kathryn will have a great deal of work to do before the unit opens, getting ready for the Care Quality Commission assessment, the statutory process that ensures that we meet the highest possible standards. We are already taking prov...
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Glebe House School in Hunstanton is preparing to open its doors and welcome prospective pupils and their parents to discover what daily school life is like at its annual Open Morning on Saturday 5 March. To be held from 10.30am-2.30pm, the event will provide a tour of the school’s facilities and enable guests to meet the teaching staff, pupils and their parents to hear what makes ‘the Glebe difference’.

The independent co-educational day and weekly boarding school, which provides conti
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Dear friends,

For any holiday or journey we need to make preparations, especially if we’re going to be away for a while. Clothes, food, money, are just a few things we need to consider. In the Christian Church we are about to begin a journey. We are heading for Jerusalem where we shall celebrate the Passover with Jesus. In doing so we shall be caught up him in the events that surrounded his visit to that Holy City. But our journey isn’t just to visit the city of Jerusalem, but to journey ...
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Greetings from the manse

Recently I had the opportunity to inspect a first edition of the King James Bible at a Methodist do. It was kindly loaned out for the occasion from Norwich Cathedral. It was huge. You wouldn’t get it in your pocket or in your bag. It might fit in a large suitcase but you would struggle to carry it any distance even if you could lift it. It was big. Primarily they were printed to be read in church services rather than for private use. Many were chained to reading ...
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100 Not Out!

Sunday 23^rd January saw a very special celebration at Hunstanton Methodist Church. A tea party and communion service marked the 100^th birthday of Mrs Kathleen Softley, a church member since she moved to Hunstanton some seventy years ago. Kathleen, accompanied by her daughter Margaret, welcomed friends and neighbours old and new, ladies from Hunstanton WI, of which she was a founder member, and the Deputy Mayor of Hunstanton, Mrs Carol Bower (pictured above).

Rev Kim Nally of...
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I am basing my article this month around this picture. If he could talk he would certainly have a story to tell. Five years ago our grandson Andrew had a favourite toy! Yes you’ve guessed it. Daffy Duck a popular cuddly toy of which many were made and sold around that time. Daffy became part of the family. He accompanied our grandson wherever he went. On a journey to Aberdeen from Hartlepool Daffy went missing! His loss was a great source of sorrow but after a while things settled down and i...
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(Church of Our Lady and St Edmund, Sandringham Road, with St Cecilia’s, Mountbatten Road, Dersingham)

Were you one of those who made a New Year's Resolution to go on a slimming diet? How are you faring? If the determination has faded a bit, do not worry – support is available. We are approaching the time of year when the Church encourages us to fast for Lent: a 'vitue of necessity' because in days long past (but due for a return?) when we fed our families with what we grew and reared ou...
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Gill Tanner (co-leader The Way CF)

King David the writer of the Psalms in the bible wrote that God’s word was a light to show him how to walk out his life. Most of us have at least one bible in the house. It cost William Tyndale his life to give us the bible in our own language; he was burnt at the stake. There are still many parts of the world where it is dangerous to own one, and yet we who have had freedom to read it for centuries often ignore it completely.

Did you know that it tells ...
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Julie Goddard, Consultant Slimming World

Did you know there are over 30 million overweight people in the U.K. alone? The U.K. have more overweight people than any where else in the Western world. Why? I suppose because we have an abundance of food and drink and we get into bad habits, become overweight and then struggle to do something about it.

All the members at Slimming World have tried to lose weight at home, by themselves at one time or another and I speak from experience when I say...
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– Do you want to be Carnival King, Queen, Prince or Princess?

Would you like to be this year’s Carnival King, Queen, Prince or Princess?? YES…….

Then please send a recent photo and letter stating why you would like to represent the Town at Civic events, open the Carnival, and lead the Carnival Parade through the Town. You must live in / around Hunstanton. You need to be available on SUNDAY 26^th June from 10 – 4pm for your duties and throughout the Year for civic events such as...
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– Friday 29^th April

As part of the Royal wedding weekend celebrations – the Carnival Committee are proud to announce that there will be a ‘family street party’ in the Town Hall on Friday 29^th April 2011 from 3pm – 5pm.

All are welcome but it is especially aimed for the under 11s.

Remember the street parties in 1977 - Well, we would like to re-create that spirit but in the safety and comfort of the Town Hall.

There will be a Punch and Judy show, a magic show, party games and m...
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Christine Earnshaw

Plans continue to progress with more and more interest in our town’s celebrations. Two public meetings have been very well attended so we are really pleased with the response and enthusiasm with so many people and organisations eager to participate. It really promises to be an exciting and colourful weekend. If you have ideas or would like to be involved please contact us, the Town Clerk will be able to tell you when the next open meeting is. Tel. 532402

Thank you for th...
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Joanna

After the wind, the cloud and the cold I set off today to find something to write about. In fact it is 8th of February and nearing the dead line for articles to be submitted. That being so I needed to find something to amuse, astound or otherwise keep you reading. I honestly think I found it and it really is magical.

The sun was shining, the sky was blue and the wind was gone. I drove round my favourite haunts; all quiet at the Coal Shed Thornham, all beautifully quiet at Brancaster ...
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Geoff Needham

RNLI annual rescue figures 2010-27,088 reasons to support us

Headquarters have released the figures for the number of services carried out by our volunteer crews around the UK. 9,000 launches, 8,313 people rescued, RNLI lifeguards assisted 18,775 people during the summer season on over 150 of the UK's busiest beaches. That's 27,088 reasons to support our charity.

Many stations have experienced a decrease in their launch figures, however the numbers of people being rescued o...
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from Kingfisher Installations Ltd

We would like to introduce ourselves to the residents of Hunstanton and surrounding areas.

Our building business has been established for over 20 years, originally operating in London and the South East, predominantly Essex.  We moved to Hunstanton for a quieter life and to work more in the home improvement area than building.

We can offer our customers excellent experience and quality of work in all areas from kitchen, bathroom and bedroom installa...
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(NOSCAs) 2011

Norfolk Constabulary begins its search for nominations for the Norfolk Safer Community Awards (NOSCAs) 2011 on 1^st March.

The NOSCAs offer people the opportunity to highlight the good work undertaken by various communities and individuals.

If you know of someone exceptional who deserves to be thanked for their contribution to a safer community please let us know by nominating them. Nomination forms and further information are available on the Norfolk Constabulary website...
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Coffee and Taster Morning

On Saturday 19^th March the 1^st Hunstanton Rainbows will be holding a coffee morning with a bring and buy sale at the Union Church Hall, Hunstanton from 10-12.

Please feel free to bring your children along as there will be a Kidz Korner with activities while you enjoy a hot drink and biscuit or cake.

If you have a daughter between the ages of 4 and 7 who may want to join Rainbows it gives the girls a chance where we meet and what we get up to as well as to meet ...
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The past month we had a very informative meeting learning about Leprosy and The Leprosy Mission and their work, we then spent an evening trimming used postage stamps for the Leprosy Mission, we also have been planning our Thinking Day Celebrations.

Our Beaver leader - Victoria will be leaving us in May and we need new leader (s).  Do you and a friend fancy running our Beaver Colony, it caters for children from 6-8 years old. Could you play games, do arts & crafts and generally have fun with them once a week.

At the moment they meet Mondays 6pm-7.15pm. (If this is not convenient but another evening would be - give us a call).Training and a CRB will be required but it is not hard.  Support will be on hand. We do not want Heacham Be...
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The Wizard of Oz, By Frank Baum

Mr David Kelsey, Head Of Drama

The school is very proud to announce this year’s production of The Wizard of Oz. The students and I have thoroughly enjoyed the process of the rehearsals this year. There promises to be more challenges in this production than ever before. The technicalities alone are pushing the team this year, as well as employing other dramatic strategies we have not used before, such as the use of animals, and witches, and floating balloo

- Drilling for coal at Hunstanton

John Smith

In recent months several people have told me about small pieces of coal, and very occasionally larger pieces, being washed up on to the beach at low tide. This phenomenon has occurred at various times in my lifetime. I can remember many years ago, as a small boy, going with my grandmother to gather this free source of fuel. Various ideas have been put forward as to where this coal originates; the favourite being that at some time in the distant

- Meet the Producer: beef

Introducing James Woodhouse, partner in Walsingham Farms Shop Partnership

James Woodhouse has lived at Walsingham all his life, following on at Hill House Farm from his father, who began farming there in 1959, and where he now lives with his wife Sally and four young children. Part of the Walsingham Estate, the farm provides good arable land, with 70 acres of water meadow in the valley of the River Stiffkey providing excellent grazing for cattle.

James helped s...
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(WALSINGHAM ABBEY WOODS)

By Louise Bish

Jewelled heads bowed by early morning dew,

glistening snow white in beauty unadorned.

My senses capture this dove like innocence,

the timidity of the snowdrop.

Reserved in quiet unassumed humility,

such nakedness before my eyes

lies in delicate clusters at my feet.

March lemon light rays,

warming spring joy upon my face.

An uninvited but welcome guest,

passes through ancient gnarled trees,

like gentlemen exalted to stately grandeur.

F...
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– April 2011

The Thornham Dress Agency is new and exciting. We opened in January with a Winter sale to raise money for you and Thornham Village Projects. You get 60% and Thornham Village get 40%....Sounds like a great idea!

We had lots of people to browse and to buy. We had very positive feedback and hope we know what people like .

It’s your chance to make Cash from your wardrobe, and raise money. Have you got a something in your wardrobe you loved in the shop, have maybe worn once o...
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Dave Hawkins

The winter reed-cutting programme at Titchwell Marsh RSPB was completed by the end of February. This is an important aspect of our habitat management work, because reed cutting prevents the reedbed from drying out. Overtime without its annual cut, the reed bed would dry out to the point where it is no longer wet enough to support reed. We would then lose our rare reed dependent species like bittern and bearded tit.

This winter we opened up large areas of the reed bed to the east...
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Sam MacDonald

I have visited Old Hunstanton since I was a little boy when we used to creep into the deserted kitchen garden of the hall to gorge on blackberries in late august. We were often chivvied away by a grumpy man who grew flowers and vegetables in what remained of the kitchen garden. As I was reading Beatrix Potter at the time we christened the gardens “Mr Macgregor’s” after the grumpy man who tilled its soil. And it was there as a child that my love of gardening began (I think

Sandra Hohol

If the wicked witch’s performance in our last production ‘Searching for Santa’ was anything to go by, I am sure that the church choir or ‘Him Upstairs’ would never let her in the church again! Doreen Turner surpassed herself with an incredible outstanding performance and a changed person – even her husband was totally knocked out! Schizophrenia springs to mind! And now Doreen is of course, in the next Panto at the Princess Theatre on 15 – 17 April – BABES IN THE

Ken Arnott

Between the Princess Theatre Club, the Lavender Hill Mob and the new group that staged a pantomime in the Town Hall in January, the town’s long tradition of amateur productions continues.

Those with long memories may recall the Hunstanton Variety Company which was a major force in the town in the 1950’s. It was actually in 1949 when the Hunstanton Improvement Association staged “Aladdin” at the Town Hall and this proved such a success that the decision was taken to for...
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At the age of 18

Hayley Johnston

In the lovely month of March it will be my birthday, and not just any birthday but my 18^th birthday, so kind of a big deal!

For my birthday I planned to go to the bowling, have some drinks then go out for a nice meal, I write this currently, in February, and as it happens the bowling is shut and apparently closed down, so let’s see if it turns out to be open for my birthday! I don’t want a big party, but I will definitely take advantage of being eigh...
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Debra Fleming would like to thank everyone for making her 50^th birthday a really memorable night.

Thank you for all the gifts received and a big thank you for making the donations to The Macmillan Fund which totalled £200.00.

Kevan and Debra would like to say a special thank you to Nicholas at ‘Scent with Love’ for making the Town Hall look outstanding. We would also like to thank Richard Bird for being an excellent Chauffeur in his Bentley.

Jim Welham

In 1968 Hunstanton was given the opportunity to revolutionise the traditional holiday industry by becoming the most futuristic holiday resort in the, country.

On 18^th April 1968 James Philipps Lomas, an architect from the Isle of Man, shared his vision for the future of the town with the members of the Hunstanton Urban District Council, and representatives from Docking Rural Council and Kings Lynn Borough Council.

He began by saying that English holidaymakers were suspicious of...
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Tony Armstrong

Being a new arrival to the area, it is a welcome surprise to get my monthly copy of Hunstanton Newsletter. From which my Wife and I have been introduced to so many shops and establishments, with that ‘personal service’ which is now fast becoming a thing of the past. Talking of ‘things of the past’, I particularly, am always interested in the History of places we have been to and Hunstanton is no exception.

I am now retired, and loving it, so I now have time to do ‘a...
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Martin Chown – Committee Member

The Civic meetings were never renowned for heavy drinking, but January’s Talk brought us a wide range of Norfolk Ales to taste, and learn about, courtesy of Teddy Maufe who runs the real ale shop. Norfolk has some of the best malt growing areas in the world, and although it has seen a dramatic decline in its acreage, there is no shortage of micro breweries that are keen to bring the real taste of Norfolk to a wider public. Members tasted at least 6 differen...
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The times people come into Jacksons and said we didn’t know you can still get Dubbin, well at Jacksons we still try to do some of the more traditional shoe care products, and Dubbin is still as popular as it ever was.

In the dictionary Dubbin is described as An application of tallow and oil for dressing leather. The name dubbin is a contraction of dubbing, describing the action of applying the wax to leather.

Dubbin is a wax product used, since medieval times to soften, condition and water...
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Dick Melton

Well I am now on the mend but I still have a splint on my foot but at last I can get out of the house. I was very lucky and had a good friend of mine take me to the pantomime Robin Hood Norfolk Style, and what a good show it was, just like a Norfolk pantomime should be, full of Norfolk squit, well done to everyone.

We are getting a lot in the press about that incinerator they want to build by the river in Lynn, and all this about the rubbish bins; what we put in each one and ho...
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This month has seen me under the weather which was sad as I was due to meet Kathleen Softly on her 100^th Birthday. Thankfully, the Deputy Mayor stepped in and had the pleasure of meeting her and presenting her with flowers at the Methodist Church on Sunday 23^rd January.

A very enjoyable evening was on Friday 4^th February at the King’s Lynn Corn Exchange where the West Norfolk Gilbert & Sullivan Operatic Society performed The Gondoliers. A truly stunning show which showed off the high ca...
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11^th March           -       Full Council Meeting 6.30pm

12^th March           -       Craft Fair 10am – 3pm    Deaf Association

15^th March           -       Civic Society 7pm

17^th March           -       Environment Agency- Drop-in- Event 1pm – 5pm  Contact is Nigel Woonton 01480 483731

20^th March           -       Boot Sale 9am-1pm

26^th March           -       Quiz Night      Save the Children

29^th March           -       Blood Donors     1pm

Poochcorner Dog Training Club is holding a Companion Dog Show, Family Fun Day and Giant Car Boot Sale on Sunday the 29th May 2011 at the Smithdon High School, Hunstanton. We are inviting Trade Stands (particularly those associated with animals) to come along for the day, there is no charge but we do ask that you donate 10% of your sales on that day to Guide Dogs.

COME ON YOU CHARITIES BRING YOUR STALLS ALONG AND HAVE A FUN, MONEY MAKING DAY NO CHARGE FOR PITCHES

WE ALSO NEED:-

FACE PAINTER,...
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Bo the Westie, Aged 8 & 1/2

Thought it bout time i put me paws to paper to tell you Dogz especially any new noses in town about the Dog Show and Fete at Glebe House School on Sunday May 15th. So lend us a lug and i will continyou.

Charlie, that's me boi, I told you about him last year, the gud looking pop with SDS! (Small Dog Syndrome). Well me and 'im were dead excited to hear our Mom on the blower with Manda Whithouse. Now for all you who dint no, she is a Judge and you mite see her ...
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The Royal British Legion will be holding their March meeting at the United Service Club (upstairs) on Wednesday 2^nd March at 7.30pm. Refreshments of tea coffee and cake will be available.

We would like to see as many members and non-members as possible, it is important for the branch to hold these meetings to keep it’s members informed of what is happening event wise and to the branch. If you are not there how can you tell us what you want and what you would like us to do? It would be a gre...
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David & Canny Jones

On Thursday 10^th February one of the original Enigma code breaking machines came to Smithdon High School accompanied by Dr James Grime – a research mathematician from Cambridge University.  During the day he explained to students how the machine worked and held workshops to allow students to test their own code breaking skills.

In the evening we joined nearly 300 parents and local residents to see the historic machine.  Dr Grime (an impossibly young looking Doctor...
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Local politics

Although not a member of the Book Club, I too have been reading Chris Mullin's diaries “Decline and Fall”.   A fascinating book but one which sadly confirmed my sense that our elected representatives in Parliament - even those with high profiles like Mr Mullin - have very little real power. No wonder so many are prepared to sell out their principles for a grubby finger or two in even the smallest ministerial pie.

Which brings me to proposals that real local power is to b...
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Peter Mills

Firstly everyone is invited to become a member of our “Friends of Hunstanton Lions Club 200 Club” for this year. Tickets are just £15.00 each and every month there are prizes awarded on £100.00, £50.00, and two of £25.00, so well worth winning. This always sells out fast so get your tickets now. Please contact any Lion or Peter Sutton at “Suttons Estate Agency”, High Street, Heacham (tel. 01485 570030. The lucky winners in February were Lydia Page, Vera Holmes, Colin

Mighty oaks from little acorns grow, a true saying that’s working out in the lives of several of Hunstanton’s youngest golfers.

Looking over my cup of steaming coffee to the 15th hole just outside the window, I’m listening keenly to an excited Ray Stocker, a PGA golfer himself, telling me how great some of ‘his kids’ are doing at golf.

Of course ‘his kids’ aren’t really ‘his kids’, he means the Hunstanton young people he’s been coaching for the last few years at Searles...
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Located in the heart of Heacham is a business offering quality, fully fitted kitchens, bathrooms, ceramic wall and floor tiles and much more. ‘Top of the Shop’ is Heacham Building Supplies Kitchen & Bathroom showroom which marks its 23rd Anniversary this year and due to its demand has extended its showroom to the ground floor and expanded its product ranges offering a complete service from computer design through to delivery and fitting. They will soon be able to supply fully fitted be...
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John Maiden

On February 14th Norwich City sent me an invitation - no, not to a Valentine's Day dance - it was to renew my season ticket for 2011/12 at a cost of £700. To soften the blow, details of an easy payment plan were also enclosed, enabling the money to be paid in twelve monthly instalments.

In some parts of Carrow Road, as a pensioner, I could benefit from a concessionary price, but I prefer my seat in the Castle Lounge area, which is only a few yards from the press box, wher...
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www.serenitynaturalhealing.co.uk

Debra Buckby

We are very excited in the Crystal Cave as we have finally landed in the 21st century and can unveil our new website for Serenity. The address is www.serenitynaturalhealing.co.uk

The site contains a detailed description of all the therapies we currently have on offer so please do have a peak! Our new packages for stopping smoking and weight loss have been a big success - with the results of satisfied clients who no longer smoke and have re...
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Hunstanton Football Club would like express their grateful thanks to Mr. John Pesci who has been both treasurer and secretary of the club for some time.

Whilst John will continue to be treasurer, the secretarial duties go to Dave Baxter who has been living and working in Hunstanton for several years.

The Club would also like to thank Mr. Kevan Fleming of Legges of Hunstanton for all his support in troubled times supplying much needed sports equipment. Without this support the club would not ...
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Once again Hunstanton Town Council is seeking nominations for Sportsperson of the Year. As you can see from the form below, there are two categories and it is hoped that a good range of sports will be represented in this year’s competition.

Please ensure that you get your nominations to the Town Hall by 20th March, and if you don’t want to cut your copy of the Newsletter, please note that letters or photocopies are also acceptable.

West Norfolk Voluntary and Community Action is  working  with the Partnership Team at the Borough Council to organise and host three events this  year to increase volunteering levels across the Borough whilst at the same time linking up with  'The Big Society' concept and providing information, advice and assistance to  individuals, communities and organisations wishing to find out more.

The main focus of these events will be for members of the public to attend who wish to talk to organ...
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To celebrate his 65th birthday, former Mayor Richard Bird has entered the Prague Marathon which takes place on 8th May 2011.

In preparation for this challenge, he can be found training on the beach and sea wall between Hunstanton and Wolferton most mornings.

Richard is no stranger to marathons, at one time holding a Guinness Book of Records World Record for running the most organised marathons in one year; 71, including many back-to-backs (one on Saturday and another on Sunday) and two mar...
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There was a lot to cram into this edition and some articles are so interesting that I found myself getting sidetracked as I was putting it together. I was particularly taken by the items from John Smith about drilling for coal on page 30. and our youngest regular writer Hayley Johnston’s piece on page 21 which talks about turning eighteen and looking forward to the freedoms and responsibilities of adulthood. Happy birthday Hayley, and good luck for your future.

The Su Doku challenge is dif...
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