By John E Johnson

Since Sir Francis Drake on Plymouth Hoe was seen bowling prior to the Spanish Amada we have been bowling on a nicely cut turf enjoying the clean air, the company and the competitive spirit the game demands. Part of our English Tradition is Green Bowling and we owe to dear old England to uphold this tradition at any cost.

              Once more the season is about to start with our open day on 17th April from 2pm. If you would like to try bowling, on a s...
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By Cllr Christine Earnshaw, Mayor

 COFFEE MORNING in HUNSTANTON TOWN HALLWednesday 14th April    ~  10  a.m. - 12.30

in aid of the BOROUGH MAYOR’S CHARITY, the ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY

The Mayor and Mayoress,  Michael and Gillian Pitcher, will also visit the town for a walkabout.

During my time as Mayor I have had to do quite a lot of fact finding to correct allegations that abound and am always surprised that there are people who are prepared to stick their necks out before checking...
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Meets 3rd Wednesday in the month at the United Services Club at 2pm.

Lymphoedema is swelling of the limbs and body due to trauma following infection, severe injury or after surgery.  We are a newly formed group, meeting at Tapping House Snettisham the second Wednesday of each month, from 10.30 to 12 noon.  The group offers support, friendship and social activities to fellow sufferers male or female.  Whilst hopefully raising awareness of the condition.  Don’t feel alone come and join us.

Tel No 07907776118

By Amy Reynolds

 The officer outlined possible fire risks and how to make our homes safer and especially by the use of smoke detectors. The batteries in these detectors should be changed annually  -  make a set date e.g. a family member’s birthday.

              As there are so many electrical gadgets in the home, we must be very careful to switch off things when not in use, and special advice was given; not to put on a washing machine overnight  -  unattended.

 Each hous...
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By John Maiden

Hands up all those who responded to the car parking public consultation notice which appeared in the Lynn News on 22nd January? If you did not, it was probably because in the past your comments or objections have been ignored. So have mine, but in a spirit of co-operation I submitted the following suggestion with regard to the borough council's proposal for The Green::
"If the borough council goes ahead with the proposal as it stands, it will clearly be proceeding at its own risk,
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Miriam Hodson

 Reading the headlines of the Lynn News (January 19^th), about the Bad news of BHS moving and the Good News of Primark coming to the Vancouver Centre, caused me to think of the Bad and Good news of the Bible.  The Bad news in the Bible is found in Romans 3 v 23, “all have sinned and come short of the Glory of God”, and Romans 6 v 23: “the wages of sin, is death”.  But, reading on to the end of Romans 6 v 23 gives us the Good news that “….the free gift of God is ...
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 7  “Recalled to Life”

 The year was 1775.  A man on horseback  stops The Dover Mail Coach with an urgent message for one of the travellers. On receiving that message, the traveller cryptically replies with the portentous words - “Recalled to Life!”  So begins Charles Dickens classic novel  “A tale of  two Cities” throughout which the clear theme is ‘Resurrection’.

 The year is now 2002 - this time the other side of the Channel, and not the fiction...
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There was a time when a stroll along the cliff tops was a pleasure to look forward to and enjoy - now it has become a paradise for dogs and their mess.

              Walking to the front recently I noticed a resident had printed out a notice and placed in a clear wallet next to a heap of dog mess "Clean up or you will be fined" it read. Good for them If every dog were licenced, as used to be the case when we kept a dog, as well as covering the cost of the dog wardens it w...
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We have launched an appeal for a new initiative that will enable us to provide lifesaving treatment and safeguard the financial future of the hospital. The money raised will fund a Renal Dialysis Unit that will help patients with serious kidney problems. We will be naming it the Mermaid Clinic.  This will be in memory of Helen Geering of Burnham Overy Staithe. Tragically, Helen died in December as a result of complications following kidney failure.  Her husband, Chris, suggested the symbol o...
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Hark Hark the dogs will bark

A dog show is coming to town

Dogs of all sizes, hoping for prizes

At Glebe School its going on down

Hark Hark the dogs will bark

It all happens on 16th May

Here’s also a fete, so make it a date

For your dog to have it’s day

Hark Hark the dogs will bark

Welcome all breeds of mutts and hounds

Waggiest tail or most handsome male

Register at one for fifty pence plus a pound

Hark Hark the dogs will bark

A great time is sure to be had

Alng y...
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By Joanna Bostrom

Back by popular demand, we shall be holding a Fun Dog Show alongside our Annual Fete on 16th May.

              Dogs of all sizes and breeds are welcome with well behaved owners.         There will be the regular classes to enter and a display from the “Dancing Dog Team”  -  I believe they are already practising!

 If anyone would like a stall at the show, please contact me on 07786 167579.

IN DEFENCE OF LIBRARY STAFF   

The cavalier dismissal by Mr. Adams in your March newsletter of the Library as a joke is a poor reflection on the unfailing patience and courtesy of the staff in all circumstances both technological and otherwise, qualities

deserving of praise.
P.Hurst

PARKING IN HUNSTANTON

Did you know that you can park in Hunstanton for less than 60p per day?  Yes, it’s true!  For instance, if you need to park on a regular basis you can purchase a twelve month p...
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Dick Melton

Now then, what a lot of good ideas R A Bullard came up with about ways to make good use of the Green at Hunstanton, but they have all been thought of before. Two years ago there was a giant wheel looking for a a home in Norfolk and I suggested that the best place for it would be the on the Green. Also that skating rink that is hidden away at the back of the Oasis, I am sure that if it was in the centre of the Green it would be used a lot and make of money. We had last year’s
...
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 In November 1905 the Le Strange Estate, Hunstanton was the subject of a supplement to the Country Gentlemen’s Estate Book, price 6d, and read as follows:-

Mr. Hamon Le Strange J.P., D.L., of Hunstanton Hall, Norfolk, is one of those fortunate owners of a favoured stretch of coast line attractive to holiday makers.  The Le Strange estate extends from Thornham, on the north coast of Norfolk, down the west coast bordering the Wash, to Wolferton, a dozen miles or more...
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By John Maiden

We've got that winning feeling. 

             It must be the power of positive thought, because no sooner do Ipswich and Peterborough get a mention in the Newsletter and they both start winning games. It would be an amazing achievement for Posh to avoid the drop, but it really would be FAN-tastic to have all three of our local League clubs playing in the Championship next season.

Yes, I know the Canaries still have more games to win if they are to secure ...
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Normally Andrew Murray sends the Newsletter the report from the Civic Society, however, at the moment he is in Haiti with MERLIN (Medical Emergency Relief International) and this is what he says:

I gather it is still cold in UK.  In Porto Prince, Haiti it is hot - 30 deg plus and humid.  Merlin are looking after us well.  Hospital is in tents on a tennis court with one 2 table operating theatre and space for 40 beds. 

Accommodation was in tents in grounds of a hotel but we are now in ...
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The newly developed golf course at Heacham Manor is now entering its second year of play and is maturing well. 

The course provides a challenge for all golfers and has been designed to incorporate the natural features of the area of important landscape it lies within, varying between links and parkland styles and affords views of The Wash.  The Heacham and Ringstead Rivers run through the course and the four lakes are great features with the 7^th hole demanding a long carry of 180 yards off...
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The county’s leading holiday lettings agency is holding a special event in April to help local property owners capitalise on the continuing trend for holidays at home.

Norfolk Country Cottages is hosting an open event on April 11 to explain how homeowners can achieve the best price and most bookings for their self-catering accommodation. Accountants Larking and Gowan will also be on hand to offer professional accounting and taxation advice.

Recent research shows that  70% of people are l...
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University of the Third Age new contact phone number is 01485 572431.

 So the rhyme continues, also March is supposed to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb.

              So far I reckon it’s been pretty lamb like!   Haven’t we had some great days? Can you remember that far back?            We started the month with several days of sunshine, okay cool but in the shelter from the wind the sun was great on your back, I know now why cows wear a silly expression on their faces when they lie in the fields chew...
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By Dave Hawkins RSPB Titchwell Marsh

Here in north Norfolk, we are lucky enough to live on a beautiful stretch of coastline that is teeming with wildlife. Both local and visiting families have the opportunity to birdwatch, beachcomb, walk and explore the coast’s natural wonders.

However, the future for the environment and wildlife is not secure. From tropical forests in South America to local nature reserves here in the UK, the environment needs your help. Here at Titchwell Marsh RSPB ...
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By  Sandra Hohol 

 Spring is in the air...well, almost!  New beginnings and all that!  And LHMTC has a new beginning too – we have great pleasure in telling everyone that we are now Registered Charity No. 1134490!  We are serious in what we do and maybe more people might realise that  our organisation is not just a group of people, including vulnerable adults and children, wanting to ‘play act’ on the stage – we are very ambitious and enthusiastic in everything, from workshops...
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The whole school was delighted this month to hear of scholarship success for two boys in year 8.

Michael-John Wright was awarded an Academic Scholarship and an All Rounder Award to join Bedford School in September. M-J is a particularly strong mathematician and the second award is in recognition of his talents as a sportsman and a saxophonist.

Patrick Webb will enter Langley School near Norwich with a Sports Scholarship due to his ability across a range of sports, but in particular rugby. Pa...
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The Big Jaguar

By Norman Whye

                         When I was apprentice, we used to have to tackle a variety of jobs, and one was to operate the petrol pumps on the forecourt. There were four pumps, two of normal graded petrol, one of the cheaper brand, and one of the best, also there was oils and water and the dispenser for the petrol additive-which was supposed to give the internal workings a clean up, as well as improve the mileage per gallon. This used to be c...
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The boys at Goldstar Boxing Club had an exceptional coaching session from the ex-British and European Lightweight Champion Jon Thaxton in March. This was much enjoyed by all.

              The club also wants to pay tribute to regular coaches Baz and Lance who devote four nights a week to the club.

              For more information on the Goldstar Club please call

 Baz on: 07989390868

Do you know where to find this rather cheeky face on a building in Hunstanton? What I can tell you is that it is on one of the several large houses built before and just after 1900 by Hunstanton’s great entrepreneur John William Beeton. It would appear that it was not advisable to upset him. I have encountered two explanations for this face. Firstly that he had a dispute with another builder who was building houses on the other side of the road. The second, that it was place...
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Did you know that Kathryn Gigg Chartered Accountants, Hunstanton has a payroll department?

Our team members Susan Fish FMAAT and Jaclyn Pearce operate weekly and monthly payrolls for our clients providing salary and wages information for their employees as required.

We use the latest payroll software and keep up to date with any legislative changes.

We offer an accurate and reliable service and ensure that all Revenue deadlines are met.

5 April means that the race is on to file your 2009/2...
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Paul Beal (Chairman) welcomed everyone and explained some of aims of the Chamber, which are primarily to promote Hunstanton and encourage genuine new members to bring ideas to fruition and conquer the recession, giving Hunstanton a brighter future. 

Brian Hallard, (Deputy Chairman) spoke about The Christm...
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By Robin Sainty of IFA Corporate Ltd

 There has been a great debate in recent years about the lack of pension provision for a population which continues to experience (I’m loath to say enjoy!) increased longevity. However, much less publicity is given to the huge shortfall of provision for those still working should they suffer an extended period of absence from work as the result of illness or injury.

  At the moment some 2.6 million people are claiming employment support allowance afte...
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By Geoff Needham

 Tuesday March 9th 2010 saw our first shout of the year.  Yarmouth Coastguard received a 999 call from a member of the public stating that a kitesurfer  was having problems with his kite about quarter mile out to sea opposite the Lighthouse, Hunstanton Lifeboat the DJS Haverhill manned by Hunstanton volunteer RNLI crew  launched on service to the casualty, on arrival it was discovered the kitesurfer had become entangled with his lines and was being dragged through the w...
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 Hunstanton Brownies

In February we had a go at Scrapbooking and borrowed a Sizzix machine to decorate our scrapbooks, we practiced songs for Thinking Day and learnt the meaning of Thinking Day.

              In half term we met up with Docking and Heacham Brownies and prepared for Pack Holiday which is in April.  We then had a lovely afternoon celebrating Thinking Day. 

              After Half Term we made some puppets and practiced a Fairy Story in sixes and ...
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Here is one of the most touching stories to come back from Shoe Box distribution.

A Little Grey Shoe Box

How often we laugh and say “Wow, God really had a special purpose for that shoebox!” This story is no exception and yet it is even more touching, for many of would not have passed this box for inspection.

The box was the smallest the distributors had seen and to add to that it was plain and grey, no bright Christmas paper on this box. It arrived in an orphanage in Belarus and during ...
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At a recent visit to Pensthorpe Nature Reserve and after a walk around the various areas, feeding the water birds with seeds, mobbed by hundreds of birds of various species. My wife and I also indulged in a little “window shopping” at the shop, which is enroute to the exit. 

Many crafts, bird feeders, walking sticks and the like were available to purchase but it was one small packet that caught my eye.  In the gardening section there was a plant which according to its box is a “must ...
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On Thursday 22^nd April at 7.30pm an organ recital will be given by Andrew Reid, Director of Music at Peterborough Cathedral. 

Admission is £5 which includes refreshments. 

Tickets at the door.

(Church of Our Lady and St Edmund, Sandringham Road, with St Cecilia’s, Dersingham)

Pancake Bonanza

Around fifty people enjoyed some good company and a variety of pancakes at our celebration on Shrove Tuesday. Also on offer was a quantity of chocolate, courtesy of Fr James who was planning to give it up for Lent.

Sharing the chocolate with Sister Linda

 We have had a busy and fruitful Lent, sharing weekly Stations of the Cross followed by a Lenten lunch with the Anglican parish of ...
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By Gordon and Gill Tanner

 Saturday 27^th Feb was special this year at The Way Christian Fellowship in Downs Close, as we celebrated our first twenty years of existence. We held a buffet dinner for the fellowship members and about 30 invited guests.

Between courses we recalled how God first called us into being in Old Hunstanton, and some of the things that have happened on the way. Like when we were faced with having nowhere to meet because we’d sold our house. It was about 10 days before ...
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                               If you read the What's On page in the Hunstanton Newsletter you will see our basic little advert. Phone Pam Reynolds on 01485 533859 and the opening times.

But there's a lot more to The Tuesday Day Centre than that. For a start it's been going for many years. I have only been going since we came to Hunstanton in 2004. Because I wanted to get to know the local community so I was attending within a few weeks ...
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The WRVS Benevolent Trust is for the benefit of people who are, or who have been WVS or WRVS volunteers by giving one off grants to help with everyday life.

Gilli Galloway from Kings Lynn is one of the nine Trustees who administer the Trust and she is keen to encourage past and present members of the WRVS to apply for assistance.

The Trust helps past or present volunteers who find themselves in need of financial assistance due to an urgent need or crisis.  The only requirements are that you h...
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Festival, which is to be held as usual over the weekend after the Sandringham Flower Show.

Over the years different themes as diverse as “Nursery Rhymes” and “Nelson and other Norfolk Heroes” have delighted visitors to the festival. This year the theme is “All good gifts around us” and already creative interpretations are being planned to decorate our beautiful XIV century Church.

We’ve had the opportunity to go t...
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By Charlotte Wyllie

The Hunstanton Scouts and Guides took part in bag packing over the Easter Weekend at Tescos in Hunstanton. We are pleased to say it was a fantastic success, and thank you to everyone who let us pack their bags and donated money. We are thrilled to have raised £400 over the two days and this will go towards the renovations to the Scout and Guide hall in York Avenue. The children really enjoyed their time, and we were very impressed with their bag packing skills -...
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By Kingsley Pearce

The Zeppelin Alert

As a boy, during the evenings I would often sit with grandfather in the back room of the house either side of a Victorian kitchen range. The coal fired range had an integral oven, adjustable grate, hot plates and was cleaned by black leading  Grandfather would relate to me his recollections of old events.  I would listen enraptured to stories of the Hunstanton Life Boat, launched by farm horses in those earlier days, of sailing craft in the Wash, his...
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Dick Melton

Many people ask me about the history of Old Hunstanton Lighthouse.  I’ve often mentioned it in the Newsletter – but thought that I would do an update.

The first lighthouse was erected on the cliffs at Hunstanton in 1665, but before that a hermit, by the name of John Puttock is known to have constructed a 100 foot beacon somewhere in the same vicinity.  The first lighthouse was a wooden structure and was built by Alderman Everard of King’s Lynn at a cost of £200.  It...
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Joanna

Well it has actually brought a great deal more than the Pheasant. For the first time in a number of years migration has kicked of in a great way. In my September spot I told you about the early mix of birds, since then the numbers and species have grown. There has been a big fall of Robins, some 180 ringed in one day and there are still plenty about without a ring, Robins were reported from all along the East coast and also being ringed in big numbers in Norway and Sweden. One day pro