The CRAB TALES 7Th - 20Th August 2015 the Most Popular ‘Fr E E B I E ’ in North Norfolk
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ISSN 2051-6940 ISSUE 067 The CRAB TALES 7th - 20th August 2015 The Most Popular ‘FREEBIE ’ in North Norfolk. Available at All the Best Places Between Cromer Nth Walsham, Mundesley, Sheringham & Aylsham. YOUR____________________ WILL For Only £49 PRICELESS Also @ www.crab-tales.co.uk or FREE FOR ALL For Office or HomeVisits ____________________Call : 01263 579 327 Yes It’s Carnival Time Again POWER OF ATTORNEY : £99 PROPERTY PROTECTION TRUSTS FOR HOME OWNERS : £99 A S WILLS Danum House, Overstrand, Norfolk It is indeed these Carnival weeks that Cromer comes alive with the noise of hundreds of you having a great time. Once again, I plan to get my Kubel- wagen into the main parade, if for no other reason but to enjoy myself. See Page 12 for details of week 2 of the children’s week and go through to Page 18 for details of the events taking place during the Carnival. For full details do make a donation & pick up the Carnival Programme, available all over the town or visit: www.cromercarnival.co.uk PK Randell’s Footcare HPC Registered Chiropodists & Podiatrists 01603 737188 www.randellsfootcare.co.uk Podiatrists to Norwich City Football Club Crab Tales: e-mail - [email protected] - telephone: 01263 834 965 1 Norfolk Removals NR11 Richard West Ebay Collections, Removals, Home Improvements Clearances. John The Man With The Orange Van! Tel: 07801 469 719 MUNDESLEY ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS & 24hr CALL OUT Any Small Jobs To Complete Rewiring Undertaken All Work Fully Guaranteed & to Latest Standards P.A.T.TESTING, ECONOMY 7, SHOWERS Call Dave on 01263 722 517 Chimney Sweep Jones The Sweep STOVES, OPEN FIRES AND SOLID FUEL APPLIANCES. Call us to see how we Telephone Harry on 01263 833 362 can make life with Mobile phone - 07799 484 012 your Garage Door a whole lot easier E.C.KIDD BUILDERS OVERSTRAND All aspects of building work undertaken Carpentry/Joinery/Brickwork/Flintwork/Renovations/Conservation Work & Extensions/ Fireplaces opened up for woodburners Tel:01263 579 505 Mob:07791 135 831 Email:[email protected] Woodpecker Tree Services & Access Platform Hire Antingham, North Norfolk. Established 1997 Call O. Dixon on: Tel (01263) 833 779 Fully Insured and NPTC Qualified. Friendly and polite service. All aspects of tree & hedge work undertaken. Firewood logs and wood chippings available! TRIMINGHAM ROOFING FLAT AND PITCH ROOFING LEAD WORK, CHIMNEY REPAIRS, JulySummer Special Savour Offer BBQ pack FASCIA AND GUTTERING 8 Pork Sausages GENERAL BUILDING 10 Steak4 Burgers Beef Steak Burgers 4 Chicken Kebabs Tel: 01263 833 448 for £7.00 Only £10.00 or: 07747 136 190 2 Crab Tales web site: www.crab-tales.co.uk At the Pilgrim From The Editor Shelter we had On the letters page of the previous a very successful edition of the Crab Tales a small evening here in fat animal was photographed Trimingham and coming out of a rubbish bin. I was privileged to receive the I am not sure what the animal was congratulatory but the remark in the letter from letter below. Annie (see letter below) was not intended to offend and with all I really was just part of a very hard- of us at Crab Tales we apologise working team and I passed on the unreservedly if offence was taken. thanks to all, for without the many hands these events cannot happen. Annie’s remark bears no relation We are having a picnic on Sunday, to the outstanding quality of fish check out the ad. on page 26 and & chips served at No 1 Cromer keep your fingers crossed that the where I am and intend to remain weather is good for August although a regular customer. we are organising marquee! This edition informs our readers Fingers crossed also for the Cromer of all the Summer events that are Carnival and hoping that all of you taking place in Cromer and all the have a really jolly time. surrounding area for you to enjoy and help to raise funds for various “Enjoy Your Crab Tales” charity’s throughout the county and beyond. Liz King Please support all you can, have fun and if you have time send me a short report and photographs, tel: 01263 834 965 for as many as possible to be in the next issue. e-mail: [email protected] PLEASE NOTE To ADVERTISE tel: 01263 834 965 e-mail: [email protected] For ALL EVENTS contact Lis Keddell e-mail: [email protected] HANDY NUMBERS Letters to the Editor Send to: 10 Hilda Rd, Mundesley NR11 8BA Benefits Agency...........01603 248 248 e-mail to: [email protected] OR Drop off at: C.A.B.............................08000 855 889 (Holt)...........................01263 713 849 ‘K’ Hardware, Church Street, CROMER (Nth Walsham)............01692 402 570 Dear Liz, Coast Guard..................01493 851 338 I’m so sorry if No. 1 saw the letter I wrote to After three hours, we left at about 10pm. very Council (County)...........01603 222 222 the Crab Tales as malicious. satisfied with the evening we had and the fact (District)...........01263 513 811 No way did I intend it to be read / taken that that in excess of £200 had been raised for this Dentist...........................01263 515 229 way, it was supposed to be light hearted - that very worthy cause! Doctors: Aldborough ...01263 768 602 is why I said the creature had good taste. Kind regards, Aylsham.........01263 733 331 Apologies to No.1, and yes I am a dedicated Sue and Tony Boyton Cromer .........01263 513 148 No.1 chip buyer winter and summer. North Walsham Mundesley.....01263 724 500 Sheringham...01263 822 066 Annie Dear Editor, N.H.S contact number..................1 1 1 Dear Liz, As you will appreciate, due to the awful weather Hospital (Cromer) .........01263 513 571 We were so happy to be amongst such a lovely on Sat. 25th July and the predicted conditions on Job Centre (Cromer).......08456 043 719 group of people at the Pilgrim Shelter in Lifeboat day itself, we had to postpone the event. Mundesley Visitor Centre...01263 721 070 Trimingham on Saturday 18th July! We have decided to hold the event on Sunday Opticians.......................01263 512 345 On arrival, we were warmly greeted by your good 9th August and the day will be almost the same self. You helped us to park safely, got us a lovely with stalls, live demos etc. BUT unfortunately Libraries: seat & table and made sure that we had a drink. the Sheringham Shantymen, have a prior Aylsham ..............01263 732 320 We settled in nicely and awaited the impending engagement. Cromer ................01263 512 850 BBQ and entertainment provided by comedian To make a change we will be having Rig-a-Jig Nth Walsham.......01692 402 482 Pat Nearney and friends. -Jig performing inside the boathouse rather than Mundesley...........01263 720 702 Lots of people arrived on this fine evening to on the Pier forecourt. Sheringham.........01263 822 874 further the cause of building a new village hall. They will be giving demonstrations of Norfolk R.S.P.C.A.......................0870 555 5999 The atmosphere was wonderful and all those Step Dancing and are very ably led by Fiona who attended were very well fed with BBQ Davies, who is the sister of our Coxswain, Tourist Info-Cromer......01263 512 497 John Davies. Travel Enquiries............08712 002 233 meats,various salads and delicious desserts. National Express...........08705 808 080 The entertainment was top rate with a variety Regards Rail Enquiries................08457 484 950 of comedy, poetry and song! There was also Audrey Smith an excellent raffle. Veterinary Surgeon.......01263 822 293 Letters continued on Page 4 Victim Support..............08453 030 900 POLICE..........................0845 456 4567 All material is strictly copyright. The views expressed in the CRAB TALES are * Cromer Police Station Staffed Mon 8am - 3.30pm, not necessarily those of the publishers or the Editor. Material including letters may Tues & Weds 8am - 4pm* be edited. Layout & Design by Lis Keddell. Published by The CRAB TALES. Crab Tales: e-mail - [email protected] - telephone: 01263 834 965 3 Malcolm and Mike dropped by the About As I said at the beginning I applaud the motivation Letters Continued From Page 3 With Friends Base recently to hand over the for this event if, indeed, it is in part for charitable Dear Editor, equipment which was quickly pounced upon reasons but if it is going to attract this number of May I through your publication’s letters by members at a summer holiday activity. people I submit that it has to be better organised. page,thank the following for thier help & About With Friends are also grateful for the I only hope the much publicised Overstrand Fete comfort to me when my husband fell near donations of companies and individuals who on August 1st does not cause similar problems. Mundesley Lifeboat Station on July 10th. help them acquire the specialist and often Great publication keep up the good work! H.M. Coastguards, Norfolk Air Ambulance, expensive equipment they need to build Members of MundesleyLifeboats especially their services. Kind regards 2 junior crew and Mundesley residents About With Friends is a fun, active & energetic Michael Webb for their help. charity based in Cromer. We offer children, young Sidestrand Unfortunately my husband died from his people and adults with learning disabilities the injuries on July 12th. chance to lead the lives they choose. We have spent many holidays in Mundesley When they become part of our family they have We’ve All Heard Of .. and enjoy reading the Crab Tales. opportunities to develop lasting friendships; engage .....recycling gifts but greeting cards? Not so much.