| Boy's high school? | By Ken Arnott
A gentleman from Nottingham has written to me asking if I or anyone else had knowledge of ‘a Boys’ high School’ in Cliff Terrace around 1901, when the Master was a Mr John Page and the Assistant Master was a Mr Charles Sturey.
It was a small private school with fourteen boys, all boarders, aged 10-14, among them a Samuel E Weston, the father of my correspondent Mr Geoff Weston of 8 Cranbourne Close Nottingham NG9 3RH.
HE quotes the scho...
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| A whole year of September! | By Robert Coleman & Dave Hawkins
Titchwell Marsh RSPB
Titchwell Marsh is a great place to visit at any time of year, but for us September is the highlight of the whole year. There are still a few lingering summer visitors around to enjoy such as swallows and warblers, at the beginning of the month wading bird migration is at it’s peak and by month end winter visitors such as pink-footed geese begin to arrive in numbers. Throw in the chance of a few rare birds driven here by autumn ...
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| Royal British legion news |
By David Foulkes
The sponsored walk to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the D-Day landings started at Heacham War Memorial where we observed a two minute silence and the exhortation was read. From there we progressed to Heacham Social club to be met by the Borough Mayor and Mayoress together with committee member Mrs Campbell. After a short refreshment break we walked to Hunstanton via the Fox and Hounds and the West Norfolk collecting en-route, and I should like to thank everyone who ...
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| News from Heacham slimming world |
By Julie Goddard, Slimming World Consultant
The summer is almost over again as I write this and soon our thoughts will be turning to Autumn and misty mornings and chilly evenings. Dare I mention it we have only 16 weeks to Christmas! Holidays are over for most of us and the children are going back to school. What better time to think about losing a few pounds - or stones as the case may be. Just 1lb a week will show a weight loss of over a stone before Christmas.
No need to feel nervou...
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| Rev David J Hulse minister of union church |
September is an intriguing month. Anglo Saxons simply called it Gerst Monath (Barley Month) or Haefest Monath (Harvest Month). This is reflected year by year as Churches hold their Harvest Festivals in praise of God’s faithfulness in the seasonal provision of food from the fields.
Did you know that September always begins on the same day as December of any year. For history buffs the year 1752 should ring a bell. There was absolutely nothing happening b...
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| Yet more wolves in Hunstanton | By John Smith
Congratulations to all those concerned with the two “In Bloom” competitions – let’s hope for some more medals! I was especially pleased to have had the opportunity to meet the two judges from the Royal Horticultural Society and to give them some background information about St. Edmund’s landing, the Chapel and especially the new wolf sculpture set in a new garden in the chapel ruins.
This garden was planted especially for the “In Bloom” competitions as part of ...
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| Freedom of expressions?? |
By Stuart B J Bellis
We are truly privileged to live in such a beautiful part of England’s ‘green and pleasant land’ - surrounded by marvellous countryside, enjoying such excellent beach and seaside amenities and arguably some of the best sunset views in England.
We are also privileged in having such an excellent town Newsletter where news and views of all shades may be freely expressed. Indeed we are most fortunate to live in a country where such a freedom is enshrined in the ...
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| Hunstanton & District lions club |
By Peter Mills
Our Car Boot Sales at the Glebe School have proved to be a great success this year. There are still some more to go on August 30th and September 6th. We are glad that we’ve now been able to re-establish these after a “year out”. Both stall holders and visitors have been very grateful for their return.
The raffle for a pair of super “Bottecchia 803” road bicycles may now have sold out by the time this magazine is published, so in the ...
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| Carnival day in Sunny Hunny | The Carnival has been. What a day of fun
on Hunst’on Green. With lots and lots of sun
an early start to get every thing ready
all up with the lark and had an early breaky.
It started with Pub Wars; games for all.
Four teams in the tug of war, big and small.
The sack race and egg race made them trot.
All that welly wanging was the best of the lot.
Then came the bands and the other displays;
with dogs in the arena going all ways.
The fair in the corner, the kids loved it ...
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| Linslade croquet club visit sunny hunny | By Terrey Sparks, Chairman
On the week – end 25th/26th July ten members of the Leighton Linslade Croquet Club from Bedfordshire journeyed to Hunstanton for a friendly fixture against the Hunstanton Croquet Club. The visitors were impressed with the home clubs facilities and commented that the 45 games played on the Saturday would have taken them all the week – end on their own two lawns.
Both teams assembled at 10 am on Saturday morning that had dawned on one of the few beautiful days...
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| Little memories of a seaside childhood |
By Norman C. Whye
The rules and regulations, governing the use of inflammable liquids and corrosive substances, were apparent, but not so strictly enforced as they are today. We were, of course educated in the correct use of the components in the motor trade, and further schooling was taught in the college, where we went on day release scheme. However, we were also encouraged to not be backwards in coming forwards, and to use our newly gained skills in carrying out the jobs that we had be...
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| Mayor's notes | By Christine Earnshaw, Mayor of Hunstanton
This time last year Unitary was high on the agenda and this year, the Town Councillors were awaiting with interest the latest decision of the Boundary Committee to the Secretary of State. The all important briefing date of July 15th came and went, the meeting was cancelled due to events in Suffolk and we are no further with the reorganisation of local government. This is all very frustrating as we are left in limbo regarding the future of r...
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| Huns'ton revisited |
By Rick Wilson
Having made a short visit to my old home town I was interested to catch up with recent happenings through the Newsletter. I particularly noted the item in the July edition on John Kew and his business on Greevegate.
This brought back memories of my father, Vern Wilson, who had the shop next door which he took over from his father, Samuel Wilson. Sam had some similar working life connections to John Kew in that he worked at Donaldsons in...
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| News from the civic society | By Martin Chown, Chair.
Far from heading off to the beach in the summer, the Civic Society Committee have come up for air from the dusty documents, and taken themselves out and about in Sunny Hunstanton, or perhaps even Hunstanton St Edmund.
BRITAIN IN BLOOM
We manned various flower beds and the information boards around the town as the judges looked at Hunstanton’s entry for Britain in Bloom. I have never seen so many Borough Council vehicles in one place. Council officers valiantly ...
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| Beating the taxman | By Robin Sainty
As most people are aware, the lump sum death benefit from a UK registered pension scheme can be paid free of Inheritance Tax. This can be a significant benefit, given that the accrued fund is often a very significant amount. However, for some couples, particularly those who have both enjoyed high levels of income, accumulated significant assets and made separate pension provision this can actually create a greater problem for the recipient and his or her family further dow...
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| Time to pay and other tax matters | By Claire Elston FCCA
Here, Claire Elston FCCA of Kathryn Gigg Chartered Accountants Hunstanton lists a number of tax points to be aware of currently:
· Is your company about to take up the HM Revenue & Customs “Time to Pay” lifeline to defer payments of VAT or PAYE? This initiative to save jobs and businesses is, of course, to be applauded and in some circumstances payments are being spread over as much as 2 years. However, think carefully before signing up for the initiativ...
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| News from Hunstanton chamber of trade | By James Johnson
Welcome to Hunstanton & District Chamber of Trade, as you may recall the chamber was dissolved a few years ago due to lack of support. Last year some business people got our Chamber together to reform and now the chamber is stronger than ever because of their enthusiasm.
As you know we organized the hugely successful Christmas Cracker event last year and due to your overwhelming support over 2500 people attended. On behalf of the chamber we...
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| Serenity natural healing centre |
By Debra Buckby
We are very excited to introduce Linda an experienced tarot reader here at Serenity. Her years of experience have included work in many parts of England, plus international work in Dubai, Jordan and America. Linda is currently based in Norfolk and will be available for readings most weekends, she also teaches courses and gives talks on Tarot.
Linda is deeply committed to a spiritual path in life and this is reflected in the intuitive guidance in her reading which can he...
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| Letters to the editor | WHAT HAPPENED TO ALL THOSE PIER COMPANY SHARES?
After years of wondering how the Lynn News reported the Pier fire seventy years ago, I finally tracked down a comprehensive report in Lynn Library dated June 13th 1939. I can now tell future audiences of my presentations on the History of Hunstanton Pier that the most likely cause of the blaze was a discarded cigarette and that the Pier was fully insured at that time. I can also report that the two ladies, who had to jump into the sea in order t...
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| Letters to the editor | WHAT HAPPENED TO ALL THOSE PIER COMPANY SHARES?
After years of wondering how the Lynn News reported the Pier fire seventy years ago, I finally tracked down a comprehensive report in Lynn Library dated June 13th 1939. I can now tell future audiences of my presentations on the History of Hunstanton Pier that the most likely cause of the blaze was a discarded cigarette and that the Pier was fully insured at that time. I can also report that the two ladies, who had to jump into the sea in order t...
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| Hunstanton catholic parish | (Church of Our Lady and St Edmund, Sandringham Road, with St Cecilia’s, Dersingham)
By Tricia Steel
To BBQ or not to BBQ - parish life versus the English weather
The beginning of August is right at the apex of the English summer, and brings both the promise of warm summer evenings and the lingering chance of heavy summer showers. The parish barbecue at Our Lady and St Edmund’s is a popular annual event which is open to all, and this year’s date for the barbecue was Saturday the ...
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| Report from Hunstanton lifeboat station | By Geoff Needham
As the nice weather continues and the beaches are packed with people on holiday, the number of calls to missing children has been less than other years, lets hope that parents are being more vigilant .
On the 23rd July Yarmouth Coastguard received 990 call of persons trying to cross the channel at Brancaster as the tide was flooding, at 1730 hrs our Hovercraft was tasked to go to Scolthead Island to bring to the mainland the family whose plight had been seen by the warden ...
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| Greenbird at Swaffham's eco tech centre |
Four months after it broke the world land speed record, the Greenbird is home to rest at the EcoTech Centre. The carbon fibre vehicle - part aeroplane, part sailboat, part Formula One car - hit speeds of over 125 mph using just the power of the wind.
The project is a partnership between Ecotricity (UK’s first & largest independent green electricity company), and engineer Richard Jenkins (founder of the Windjet Project). The team is all British, independent and committed to envisionin...
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| Mock crash and road safety lessons | Young drivers from the Hunstanton, Heacham and Dersingham areas were given a sobering insight into the consequences of dangerous driving by those who have to pick up the pieces.
The Hunstanton Young Driver's Experience featured hard-hitting testimonials from emergency service workers and from the families of those whose loved ones have been killed on the roads, as well as the chance to take part in a real-life scenario.
Organised jointly by Hunstanton and Burnham Safer Neighbourhood Team, Norf...
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| Chasing paper lanterns | By Charles Butcher
Chinese lanterns and an inflatable dolphin have been giving Hunstanton Coastguard grief recently – and both incidents could have had serious consequences.
On 25 July the Coastguard team scrambled after a report of a hot air balloon going down into the sea off Old Hunstanton. At the Le Strange Arms Hotel, the Coastguards learned that at least one airborne Chinese lantern had been launched that evening, and suspected that this had g...
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| Craft club |
By Cynthia Easeman
One of our members’ husband “Ray”, said craft meant to him “Can’t Remember A Flipping Thing” Probably because his wife like us, once crafting forget everything, meal times, house-work and boring things like that.
We meet in St. Edmund’s Hall, once a month, usually the first Monday morning, 9 am to about 1 pm. It costs £5 per session, to cover insurance, materials, rent, refreshments etc.
There is a program of crafts on offer on that particular morning,...
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| Happy new year! | from Joy Webb
Yes, the Methodist, like the school year, begins in September. It is a particularly exciting time for us in Hunstanton as we see the building work draw ever closer to completion. Thanks to the hard work of church members and the co-operation of all the workmen involved in this big project, we have been able to carry on with most of our activities - even the monthly church lunch, to the delight of all the regular diners. The next lunch is on 24th September. Carpet bowls...
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| Lavender Hill Mob Theatre Company |
By Sandra Hohol
Amanda Holden – yes Amanda Holden from Britain’s Got Talent – opened Sedgeford Village Fete a few week’s ago and willingly posed for photos and gave autographs after the opening ceremony. She was enthralled with our youngsters as they performed original songs, some using sign language. I chatted with her briefly and she also posed with the LH group later during the afternoon. Her daughter, Lexi was totally enjoying herself splashing our eldest member (81) w...
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| Girl guiding | By Dawn Davies
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| Brian Holmes talks to turnstone | Such is the modesty of Brian James Holmes that when offered the chance to be featured in the Newsletter he came up with a list of other worthy citizens who he thought should take precedence. Brian considers himself a comparative newcomer to the town, but even though West Norfolk has a Peterborough postcode (and receives television programmes from Yorkshire) the mere fact that Brian was born in Norwich makes him much more ‘local’ than our borough council, which for the past thirty-five years ...
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| Gardening galore | By Peter Davidson
Members of the Hunstanton Gardeners Association recently went bananas when they explored an exotic jungle not a million miles from Hunstanton…in fact in Norwich! Near Norwich railway station and located on the side of a sheltered, south-facing hill to provide an equable micro-climate, Will Giles has created a tropical Eden full of plants you wouldn’t expect to see anywhere else in England. The garden is quite unique in that the upper part is given over to cacti, ...
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| Close encounters with nature |
A return exhibition of photographs and verse by Chris Amos at the Coal Shed Gallery, Hunstanton, Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September 2009.
Following a successful exhibition at the end of August last year Chris brings you another chance to view his work with some new photographs and some old favourites, once again based around the local area.
Chris developed his photographic skill in the early 1970s whilst undertaking biological research for 3 years in the f...
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| Back on line in Hunstanton | By Chris Pope
Great news for anyone who has felt at a loss since the closure of the CoWA Hunstanton Learning Centre left the town without any IT training opportunities for adults. Norfolk County Council’s Adult Education Service has allocated a brand new set of wireless laptops for the specific purpose of delivering IT training courses to adults in Hunstanton and the surrounding villages.
Starting initially with a six-week “Computers – PC Starter Skills” Course from 7 to 9pm ...
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| Flu friends |
The numbers of cases of swine flu in Britain are relatively few and mild at the moment. However, the British Government and World Health Organisation are taking the H1N1 virus seriously. From history, it’s known that there could be a stronger, more widespread second wave of flu, possibly in the winter. So it is wise to be prepared and have a flu friend.
Flu friends could collect medicines, food and other essential supplies for you if you are ill. It is importa...
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| Running on chocolate | By Michael Prince of Chives
Well it’s come around again!! A year has just flown by. Last year almost killed me, but I am determined to do it again. It’s the cancer research 10k run at Sandringham. This year it’s on the 27 September, which is on a Sunday. I’ll be out and about getting my training in: - running to the lighthouse and back which is 1 mile, running from my house to the docking ramp which is 2 miles, and running to Heacham and back which is 6 miles. I can’t quite make i...
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| Why should we susidise farmers..? | By Joe Parker, agricultural ‘expert’
The EU Commission is just about to embark on yet another painstaking review of that hallowed shrine of the European Union – the Farm Support Policy. This perpetual monolith of what is better known as the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) has had more incarnations, over the years, than Dr Who.
The CAP was originally conceived in the 1950’s to increase agricultural productivity and stabilise food markets in a Europe still haunted by the spec...
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| Would you like to have more confidence? | By David Woolley
DipCAH, HPD, MPNLP, CertSCS, MNCH (Reg), MNGH
Principal Consultant, Brookhouse Hypnotherapy (Norfolk)
I see clients for a variety of different issues but there is undoubtedly a common denominator in confidence. Confidence is something that everyone recognises as an important thing to have and yet no one ever seems to teach us how to get it. If I know one thing to be true it is this: confidence is a skill that you learn. It is not something that we are born with or...
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| Blooming Hunstanton | By Peter Davidson
Have you seen the wolf on the cliff top, and the new signpost garden near the lighthouse, and the anchor in Lincoln Square, and the Eric and Ernie garden in the grounds of the Community Centre, the Wash of Dreams garden next to the Coal Shed gallery, and the Brownies garden at the bottom of Westgate, and lots of other new features in our town? The judges from the Royal Horticultural Society have seen them all, as well as the more established attractions that Hunstanton h...
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| A page from the sage | Dick Melton
I have been writing for The Hunstanton Newsletter since it began. I have had a great deal of feedback. Now more and more people are stopping me in the street or ringing me up to ask about the town and the surrounding area.
One such person asked me about the whereabouts of the Methodist Chapel in Old Hunstanton. This I did not know but I knew someone who did! Mrs Margaret Lake was able to tell me that it had been located down a small lane called The Drift – opposite numb...
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| United services club news |
On 4th September at the club on Homefields Road at 8pm there will be a presentation of the money raised on our fun day to the Baby Care Unit at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn
and this will be followed with music by ‘Waddo’ and a free buffet.
On 18th September at 8.30pm we are having an evening with ‘Winston’ The singing Farmer, members free, guests £1.
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