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As “Freddie” takes his rightful place back in Norwich on the on Monday night, the next thing I knew, on the Tuesday, Brian May was involved,” he GoGoGorillas! trail, GAY WEBSTER found out from Aylsham artist recalled, adding: “In no way did I paint Mik Richardson about his feelings on the whole saga. Freddie to be anyway detrimental, it is a caricatured version, and my own Aylsham artist Mik Richardson always representation of who I believe was a great hoped it wouldn’t be the last everyone saw CHANGING icon in the music world and still the best of Freddie the Gorilla after his forced FACE: Pictured live group I have ever seen to date. I don't removal from Norwich GoGoGorillas! trail. left is the believe Freddie Mercury was Now his hopes have come to fruition with Freddie gorilla misrepresented. At the end of the day it’s his return, albeit in a slightly new guise. as a work in just a painted gorilla sculpture.” But the artist has been upset by an progress but Mik was born in Yorkshire and grew up at apparent U-turn by Queen guitarist Brian with the facial the seaside town of Whitby. “It was a great May, who seemed to be supporting the features which place but as a kid I couldn’t wait to leave, appeal to keep “Freddie” at the outset but caused and at the tender age of 16 (with my head has since slated the artwork on his website controversy. firmly in the clouds) I joined the RAF.” in Bri’s Soapbox. Below: The new But art was his love, particularly Sci-fi Brian states: “When word of this got to look with artist and fantasy and, while serving in Germany Freddie's estate, they asked for an Mik. in the early 80s, he came across some approach to be made to Wild in Art, to ask stunning fantasy works by an artist called them if they'd have another go at the Chris Achellios, who used an airbrush to painting of the Freddie Gorilla. The way it capture realistic tones and effects. “I was was reported, it looked as if the MPT hooked and spent every bit of free time (Mercury Phoenix Trust) had ‘blocked’ the mastering the art,” said Mik. deployment of the statue altogether, but He designed artwork for squadron T- actually the issue had nothing to do with shirts and prints, for detachments, but the MPT; plus it wasn't a block at all - mainly he got to do large murals on walls simply a request for an update to the paint or hangar doors at military bases across job, to which Wild in Art kindly agreed.” the globe. Finishing his time in the RAF as He said there were ‘accusations of an instructor 27 years later, in 2006, and pettiness’ in the media and on Twitter, his life took an amazing turn. “I was asked adding: “You have to ask yourself how by an old acquaintance if I could do an you’d feel if suddenly people were making 18ft mural at his school while I had a bit of effigies of your dearly departed dad or son time on my hands. This was to be the first or brother, and you felt they were of many at his school and word spread . disrespectful. You’d want to feel you had Before I knew it I had a lot of commissions. some kind of a right to say yes or no, to gorilla. At the outset Mik said he was “quite I was then employed by Creative Arts East protect his reputation. shocked and disappointed” that his as a graffiti tutor, due to my use with the “That’s exactly what the people who run creation has caused such a negative stir. airbrush and being a qualified instructor.” Freddie’s estate do. They try to safeguard And it has upset him that Brian May Since then he has completed more than Freddie’s reputation, just as if he were still decided to slate his work on his blog. 300 murals and held countless graffiti around. They will pursue anyone who tells “He seems to have done a 180 degree workshops working for schools, youth a lie about him, or does something which turn and I was really upset by his groups and companies. could impugn Freddie’s integrity or image. comments as I am a massive Queen fan. “ I have also had the privilege of being So Freddie’s estate were quite within their Freddie is a legend and the last thing I involved in some great public art events rights to ask that this ‘portrait’ be would ever want is for people to think I was including BBC Countryfile, The Olympic improved.”. being disrespectful.” Torch Relay, Tour of Britain, Wild In Art’s Go He also implied organisers had staged He added: “I found it hard to believe that Elephants, Northampton Safari and pride the controversy to increase publicity. “The another charity (MPT) wanted to take projects, The North Walsham Hippo Trail, normal way to approach this, of course, action against the Break charity over a The Big Draw, BBC Blast, The Royal would have been for the event organisers piece of artwork that is there purely to put Norfolk Show, The Out There Festival to phone up Freddie’s estate and ask their a smile on peoples’ faces and raise Hunstanton Lifestyles Festival and now the permission, and give them approval of the awareness for a good cause.” Go Go Gorillas and Stand Tall for artwork. Then there would have been no His faith was restored by the support Colchester Zoo 2013,” added Mik. argument – no ‘sensation’. But then, of from the public, including at the time Brian He is not put off by the events of the past course, the massive controversy around May. “I am amazed at how much support few weeks, though he said: “It does make this inflated story wouldn’t have happened. there has been. I can’t believe it went you more aware of today’s claim culture I’m sure this storm in a teacup has made global instantly. Freddie Mercury is still over matters that can easily be rectified.” the whole project a hundred times more such a huge icon in the music world and is GoGoGorillas! has been organised by visible in the media than it otherwise would still loved by his fans, I think this surely Break and Wild In Art and is raising funds have been. Now there’s a thought.” shows. I also believe the public were for Break and the Born Free Foundation. It Freddie was taken down from the trail shocked that it was all in connection to a runs in Norwich until September 7 and an after organisers of GoGoGorillas! were charity tiff over a fun piece of art.” auction of all the adult gorillas will take contacted by the Freddie Mercury Estate, He originally found out about Brian May’s place on October 3 at The Forum in who objected to its facial features. support through the “gr-ape vine” of social Norwich. The new-look Freddie has retained his networking as Mik jokingly put it. For more, including trail maps auction original clothes but his face has been “Also I had an email from a very upset tickets visit www.gogogorillas.co.uk. Follow changed to resemble that of a real-life gentleman. He had contacted Brian May @gogogorillas on Twitter and Facebook. justAylsham 5 IN ACTION: Carl Prekopp with Fircones band member Coming to a field Emma Darlow at last year’s event. near you More local bands will is from Norwich and works in showcase their talents at Aylsham, will join artists from Norfolk’s newest music festival further afield like the critically next month. acclaimed Coco and the After last year’s debut, Gypsy Butterfields, Kevin Pearce and In The Field is back. Ady Johnson. Organised by Aylsham Over the weekend, more than brothers Carl and Tom Prekopp 500 campers and day visitors and Neil Sheppeck, from are expected to be entertained Brook, the three-day festival of by bands and soloists from music, poetry and comedy will Norfolk and London as well as be held at Spratt’s Green near stand-up comics and poets, The Bakehouse, and Norfolk organised and know what to Burgh-next-Aylsham from who will have a performance Truffle Company. expect, so we’re better Friday, August 30 (from 5pm) to tent of their own. Owners of the festival field prepared and looking forward Sunday, September 1. Food and drink are all Patrick and Lesley Prekopp, to a more relaxed Rockabilly band the Ugly Dog sourced from local producers said that last year’s event was experienced,” said Pat. Skiffle Combo, from North including the Fat Cat Brewery, a testing time as it was a Walsham, singer-songwriter in Norwich, Aylsham’s GF White completely new venture. See more at Becca-Hazel Chamberlin, who Butchers, Broadland Wineries, “This time we are much better www.gypsyinthefield.co.uk. Back to the future for Carl It’s been a busy two years for Field. together they created a great 34-year-old actor-musician Carl “We were very lucky that company atmosphere.” Prekopp, from Aylsham. Nottingham actor Joe Dempsie Rather than a studio, Carl In addition to organising (of Skins and Game of Thrones chose to record on locations in music festivals and his day job fame) expressed an interest in factories, streets and parks. as an actor, he has also turned playing our main character, “I began to realise that his hand to producing and Arthur Seaton,” said Carl. patience is one of the great directing radio dramas. But, more excitingly, he was virtues necessary to be a good His longest and most able to call on Shirley Anne radio director, never more so challenging production – and Field to play the role of Aunt than when we were recording only his second “professional” Ada (originally played by Hylda the ‘tranquil countryside effort – is an adaptation of Alan Baker). Shirley Anne played the scenes’ in a graveyard in Dollis Sillitoe’s classic novel Saturday love interest, Doreen, in the Hill,” added Carl. Night and Sunday Morning, the film. “We seemed to have timed it first episode of which will, And so began a hugely perfectly with a gravediggers’ coincidentally, will be enjoyable but intense four days convention having tea and a broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on recording 15-20 scenes a day. jolly good time well within September 1 – the last day of “The whole cast threw earshot, a back and forth that Alan Sillitoe would have the Gypsy music festival (see themselves into tricky and often heavy-engined bulldozer approved of our re-telling of his above). uncomfortable scenes. Some shovelling dirt and a diverted wonderful book.” The story is set in Nottingham were old radio hands that I flight-path from Heathrow in the late 1950s, so accent have worked with many times directly overhead.” Saturday Night and Sunday was crucial. The original film as my fellow actors, others had Would the original team on Morning will be broadcast on production in 1960 starred never been in a radio play the film have approved? “I BBC Radio 4 in two episodes Albert Finney and Shirley Anne before in their lives but think so but most of all I hope on September 1 and 8 at 3pm. A warm summer evening was enhanced by a concert with the apt title of Songs for an English Summer held in St Michael’s Church on Saturday July 13th. Aylsham Singers, pictured in action with conductor Geoff Davidson, continues to flourish, expand and improve under the talents of their conductor, who also arranged most of the popular songs and composed a modern Cantata called John of Gaunt. The varied program was received with much warmth and enjoyment from the audience. Their next concert will include classic songs of stage and screen at St Michael’s Church, Aylsham, on Saturday, November 23 at 7.30pm. Look out for more details in future issues of Just Aylsham. PICTURE: SAM MEYER

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FAMILY FUN: A flashback to last year’s event with guest Carol Bundock (right) helping out in the food theatre. It’s showtime, 2013

The wonderful Aylsham Show is back, ɀ Gates open at 8am. providing a fabulous family day out mixing ɀ the traditional and the modern. Entry is £13 per adult, accompanied children under 16 free. The August Bank Holiday Monday event Ticket sales on the gate are cash only. Regrettably no cards. has been a favourite for more than 60 ɀ Discounted tickets bought in advance are £10, available now years both for its regulars from the local at www.aylshamshow.co.uk until August 21, 2013, and at community and visitors from far and wide. Coxford Butchers, Aylsham, and Woodrow Garage, Cawston This year the date for your diaries is from August 1. August 26 and the location as usual is ɀ Car parking is free and disabled car parking is available. Blickling Park, a mile or so outside ɀ A new and improved gate entry system will operate this year Aylsham. to speed up admission. There will also be fast track entry for Farm animals judged by experts from people who bought tickets in advance. around the country, food hero awards, the food hall and the cookery theatre will ɀ Aylsham Show memberships now available on the website. combine to help teach and inform visitors about the links between agriculture, the recent trip to Afghanistan. The band, techniques. meals we all consume and the processes based in Colchester, will demonstrate its The sight of the Battle of Britain Memorial in between. There will be show jumping wide range of skills Flight taking in the skies above Blickling and horse classes to demonstrate some of The action packed White Helmets, the Hall is set to be repeated this year – the best equines in the region. Royal Signals Motorcycle Display Team, although which of the second world war A children’s fancy dress competition – will see up to 30 riders wearing full dress greats of Spitfire, Hurricane and Lancaster always a popular event drawing great uniform performing a combination of high take part is usually not known until the day efforts from competitors – will be just one speed crossovers, spectacular jumps, itself. There will also be a grand parade of of many attractions for the younger visitor. skilful feats of balance and reverse rides. many of the animals judged earlier in the They will also have the chance to take part You can also meet and chat to the team day, plus parades by the Startling Handle in other main ring events including the at their static display throughout the day. Club, Norfolk Military Vehicles and classic children’s tug of war and sack race. An eagle, vulture and falconry display by cars. There will as always be plenty of Eagle Heights will feature a range of birds Around the showground attractions excellent attractions in the main ring, which of all different sizes, shapes and flying include a flower exhibition, an art marquee, acts as the hub of interest throughout the food concessions, trade stands, craft day for the majority of visitors. stands and face painting – and much Among them will be the Band of the more. There will also be the traditional Parachute Regiment, which supports the cookery tent with demonstrations from British Army as required around the world local chefs and an appearance by former and maintains a heavy schedule of both The Bill star Graham Cole (pictured). military and civilian engagements throughout the UK and abroad including a For Aylsham Agricultural Show Association treasurer, DAVID HITCHAM, the show is all about a fun, full, educational and affordable day out for all ages. “It is excellent value and offers a fantastic day for many of those bringing their range of activities for anyone,” said Mr animals before the public.” Hitcham. And at the end of it all there is a great “It’s a real pleasure to be involved with deal of charity money given out to worthy a show which prides itself on mixing up causes, added Mr Hitcham. an educational element about agriculture, “We handed out £40,000 from last horticulture and the countryside with year’s show and in the last three years plenty of fun for everyone. we have given away more than £100,000. “The number of livestock entries These are sums of money which make a remains very healthy and it’s an important real difference to charities.” justAylsham 11 Students face up to success

Aylsham High’s Friendly Faces anti- bullying team were invited to the HQ of Facebook by anti-bullying champion Alex Holmes to showcase the work the team does to combat bullying at Aylsham High School. The team was represented by Anthony Loftus, Charlie Randall, Tom Wilkes and Jamie Spooner. As part of the showcase they had the opportunity to meet a variety of celebrities and there was the first screening of a video CLICK TO WATCH THE ANTI-BULLYING VIDEO filmed of the work Friendly Faces do above with the team) said she dedicate lots of their own time to help in school. wished that a similar scheme others.” The team was also presented with existed in the school her own Friendly faces is a team of 60 year 10 The Diana Anti-Bullying Champion Award. children attended as she gave an and 11 pupils who work tirelessly to Jamie said: “The atmosphere was great. “inspiring” speech. combat bullying. Day to day the team Many well-known celebrities were there Kirsty Connor, head of Friendly Faces, offers peer support drop-in sessions and that seemed to have the same passion for said: “I am incredibly proud of the friendly patrols the playground at lunchtimes. They anti-bullying as we do. We were able to face team and it is fantastic that the they also visit local primary schools to visit year see what other schools did to prevent the have received national recognition for the 6 pupils before they arrive at high school. issue and share what we do to. It was brilliant job they do. The team is a shining In October they hosted the Norfolk region great to see how much not only the example of how student leadership can be anti-bullying conference for the Diana celebrities and the schools supported the used as a force for good within schools. award and will be doing the same again anti-bullying ambassador program but how They are role models for the entire student this coming October. much Facebook wanted to help kids with body. Attending the event at Facebook HQ They run a Twitter account @ahs__ff to issues over social network sites.” was not just an honour for the four chosen promote anti-bullying messages and run TV personality Carrie Grant (pictured to attend but also for the entire team who poster campaigns to promote their work.

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Musical youngsters brought song incredible week. Lots of the students and dance to Aylsham High after a had never set foot on a stage before, week performing with West End but by Friday they were performing stars. like professionals, and their They were taking part in the West confidence had grown beyond all of End Experience are part of Activities our expectations. All of us at West Week and Jo Chandler, who End Experience were just blown organises the experiences locally, away by what they managed to said: “It really was the most achieve in just five days, and we can’t wait to work with the Work on menu for students school again next year.” As part of activities week, one group of students got to Chloe Chandler produced have a look around the Black Boys Hotel. They got to a video of the week as part see how everything is run and how the hotel side works. of her work experience and The day was arranged by Jason Baxter who explained you can see that and more that it was in conjunction with the catering department links by at the school and included students who will be clicking on studying btech and GCSE catering. this page. The students then took what they had learnt away with There’s also them and made a ‘pop-up’ restaurant which they had to more pictures market, sell and host as well has planning the menus on our using seasonal food. website.

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Aylsham’s ACT centre is games, discussion and current administration. developing a network of affairs, which encourages the ACT is developing services which will be building of relationships, opportunities for individuals to specifically to support providing mental stimulation, enjoy countryside walks and individuals who are affected by stimulating communication and will formally begin its day dementia type illnesses and helping build self-confidence. service in August, offering other serious mental health “We have also recently clients an opportunity to take problems. introduced the use of laptops part in various activities, The campaign is being and exploring the internet so it including carpet bowls, pool headed by Alan Holland, a will be pure enjoyment with lots and table tennis. ACT will qualified and experienced of laughs,” said Alan. charge £15 a day (higher rate mental health professional for Other services include for those who need more ACT. counselling and pastoral care, intensive support), plus cost of He said: “As an organisation home support, physical activity, their lunch which is £7 and any which offers many services and day service and domiciliary transport required. activities which attracts the care services. To complement these older age group we are made A personal support assistant services, ACT plans to develop increasingly aware of the service offers help with a domiciliary care service for magnitude of support needs shopping, light cleaning, Aylsham and District GP which are emerging in our cooking, shopping and just service area from the autumn to community or people affected being company and a listening support specifically those who by these devastating illnesses.” ear. are affected by dementia type The trust has been supported There is also a Handy Hands trades person. ACT will illnesses stay in their homes. by the Dementia Academy at service providing help in the normally charge £10 per hour the Julian Hospital in using form of small DIY or gardening of which £8 goes to the person For further details, phone the special therapies in small type jobs, many of which are providing the support and £2 is ACT Centre, Alan Holland, groups such as reminiscence, too small to attract a local offered to ACT to cover 01263 733385. Working together reaps reward Aylsham Community had been awarded. “The Partnership was delighted to Aylsham Community be recognised at the Royal Partnership is an independent Norfolk Show as a Community non-profit making organisation Champion. that constantly seeks ideas and The people of Norfolk recently funding to develop the got the chance to Discover community of Aylsham town Aylsham at the annual show. and the surrounding villages in supported initiatives such as research but also outreaches A marquee was put up line with the wishes of the Cittaslow (slow town) status for into schools.” showing many of the great residents. It seizes Aylsham. It has also raised well The partnership also things that Aylsham has on opportunities, acts over £100,000 funding for, and developed the Aylsham Town offer. Since the event some imaginatively and engages with overseen, the conversion of the Plan, finding out how residents traders have reported visitors the huge reservoir of talent and Parish Rooms into a vibrant would like the town to develop coming to the town on the back experience available within the Heritage Centre that not only and. Using data from a survey, of the display. community. provides a base for local they promoted Speedwatch, And organisers of the Royal “For example, it has archives, displays and instigated Aylsham in Bloom Norfolk Show praised the and published a directory of initiative and other towns in the more than 150 organisations county have expressed an and activities in the area, which interest in doing the same next is on the Aylsham Town Council year. website, with a paper copy at Giles Margerson, pictured at the Aylsham Library. the Aylsham marquee with For more details on the members of the Partnership, partnership, contact Giles on explained why the certificate 07786 892047.

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Aldborough Primary School on a summer creature and waited for other authors to tell Joyce had met. evening was the perfect setting for a book the story – nobody did and so two years Tim’s other work includes Big! and Thank event organised by the North Norfolk later she decided to do so herself. You for Looking After Our Pets. Children’s Book Group. Her story of Piglet Squid who found The North Norfolk Children’s Book Group Author Joyce Dunbar and illustrator Tim wonderful things to smile about delighted welcomes parents, children, teachers, Hopgood were launching their first the audience. librarians, in fact anyone who is interested collaboration Twinkle, Twinkle Squiglet Pig. Tim explained how he had been invited in children’s books. Joyce, who has written more than 70 to illustrate the story and was captivated Its next event is on October 1 with books including Tell Me Something Happy by the creature with “a tiny smile in a great Cressida Cowell, author of the How To Before I Go to Sleep and Shoe Baby, big ocean”. His draft sketches developed Train Your Dragon series. explained how she has seen the discovery into the finished version through emails Events are open to everyone. See in a newspaper of a tiny underwater and the event was the first time that he and www.nncbg for details. justAylsham 19 Aylsham Rotary

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22 justAylsham Last weekend was the inaugural Destination Aylsham event. The-three day event had mixed reviews but for a first effort it was deemed a success. The pictures are from the Sunday which saw plenty of people head to the recreation ground. There was plenty for all the family to get involved in and some great music on the stage. The committee who organised the event is keen to here what you have to say about the event and any suggestions you may have. You can e-mail or write to us at Just Aylsham and we will pass on.

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The latest project to come was herself once a prisoner under the banner of there. AylshamWorldWide is Hope She takes toiletries and and Song to Freedom. medical supplies, as well as The name is a translation of nutritious food and the visits the Spanish Esperanza y are the highlight of the week called The Ark. Hope and Song to Freedom Canto a la Libertad and the to these women who are In addition to the prison is a project of The Grassroots group works with women forgotten by the outside world. work, HSF is also working with Trust (Charity no.1060034) political prisoners in Santa When anyone is released, it children and families in the and is a Christian charity, Monica maximum security is also part of HSF’s role to shanty town areas of the overseen in the UK by prison in Chorillos, near Lima, assist them in practical ways, capital with its Happy Hearts Taverham residents Liz and Peru. with re-integration into society Club, which runs every Andy Lake. Many of these women are and whatever else is needed. Saturday and provides the serving lengthy sentences for The group has short-term children, some of who are For more information, to crimes they didn’t commit and accommodation available for street children, with an receive our newsletter or to are grateful for the support anyone who is released, opportunity to play games, find out how you can support offered to them by HSF. They which allows them to have a have fun together and receive the work in Peru, please visit receive weekly visits by our roof over their head while they practical help wherever www.hopesongfreedom.org.uk founder in Peru, Miriam, who start to rebuild their life. This is possible. or follow them on Facebook. WELL DONE AYLSHAM SCHOOLS AND THANKS TO YOU ALL, TOO Thank you to everyone AWW is not a fundraising organisation in its own right and we who has so far given take no admin money from any of our member charities. Gifts to Make a So we are enormously grateful to the following Aylsham Difference, especially to Traders who have agreed to support us for the year 2013/14. St Michael’s School for Look out for the AWW Traders Card in these locations . . . the toothbrushes, soap, Aylsham Cycle Shop Gusto Fine Foods biros, pencils, seeds A&M Carpets James the Barber and reading glasses; to S&M Brett Lavenders Blue Marsham Primary for Granville Bond Nannyberry children’s books and to Barnwell & Sons No.5 Dress Agency John of Gaunt for CAS Travel (Aylsham) JB Postle & Son Ltd reading books and Carousel Chocolates Partridge Electrical children’s clothes. JS Coxford Salad Days Thanks everyone and please keep up the good work. Digby’s Bon Bon Woodview Dental Health Details of the scheme are at www.aylshamworldwide.org. Eclipse Hair Studio, Foodlovers Practice. Cafe Deli And of course, the ongoing Find the AWW stall in the Market Square on Saturday, August 3. FC Gardner & Co support from Just Aylsham To find out more go to www.aylshamworldwide.org, follow us on Facebook or phone 01263 577784 justAylsham 23 CLUB ON MOVE After 23 years based in Mundesley, Norfolk Photography Group is moving to new premises in Aylsham for its regular meetings from the start of the new season in September. The ACT Centre in St Michael’s Avenue is more central for the

area the group serves and offers PICTURE: TIM EDMONDS modern facilities. New members are always welcome. The programme includes regular competitions and speakers on many aspects of photography and includes all styles of photography. From August 10-16, the group is exhibiting daily, 10am-5pm at the They’re on to a winner Church Rooms, Cromer Road, Mundesley for its summer show. Sail and Storm, the story of effectively put an end to this by vice president David St More than 200 images by the Aylsham’s waterways has won canalised navigation of the John Thomas as part of the members will be on display and the 2013 Canal Book of the river Bure. The minutes and weekend, which this year took the print exhibition reflects the Year and was overall winner of account books of the place in Preston. She also whole group and covers a wide the Transport History Book of Navigation provide the received a framed certificate range of styles from landscape the Year in the Railway and foundation of the story. There as winner of the 2013 Canal and nature to creative and Canal Historical Society’s are several themes and the Book of the Year, presented contemporary. annual book awards. work of the multiple authors, by President Wendy Freer, The exhibition will be followed by The judges described the members of the Aylsham and a further cheque for £300 the annual East Anglian regional book as “deserving Local History Society, was from the David St John print exhibition of the Royal recognition as a model of edited and pulled together by Thomas Charitable Trust. Photographic Society on August what can be achieved by landscape historian Sarah She paid tribute to the team 18-26. Entry and parking are free collaborative research and Spooner of the Centre of East she had worked with, saying: and refreshments will be available. well-edited writing”. Anglian Studies, University of “It is more than an attractive It was produced to coincide East Anglia. local history. It is a welcome Further details available at with the centenary of the 1912 Sarah was presented with a addition to canal histories www.norfolkphotographygroup.org floods in Norfolk that silver cup and £300 cheque nationally.”

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When a terminally ill man changed his will her, leaving his entire estate to his son, claim, and rebutted by medical experts by codicil shortly before he died, in order who was also his executor, although he acting for the deceased’s partner, the High to provide for the woman he had been had left notes that provision was to be Court followed the accepted practice of living with for the 12 years prior to his made for her. being reluctant to allow a challenge on the death, his family sought to dislodge it. The man’s son claimed that when the basis of “want of mental capacity” to a will The codicil was prepared by the man’s codicil was made, his father lacked mental that has been drafted by an experienced solicitor. The man died as a result of motor capacity (was not of “sound mind”) and independent solicitor. neurone disease five months after making that he did not understand the implications Making or changing a will is normally the codicil. of the changes he had made, his ability to straightforward and where this is done with The revised will left the man’s partner a do so being impaired on account of his the benefit of a solicitor, it is much less car, the right to reside for life in the home declining mental and physical ability and likely that a challenge by disgruntled family they had shared and an annuity of £12,000 alcoholism. members or others whose expectations per year. Although considerable medical evidence have been unfulfilled will succeed. His earlier will had made no provision for was advanced in support of the son’s Contact us for advice.

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26 justAylsham Busy time for Bure Valley pupils PICTURES: ANDY DAVISON

The annual Bure Valley THANKS TO: The Bucks Arms, Blossom and Green, Greens Restaurant, School Summer Fayre was North Norfolk Vikings Swimming Club, Black Sheep, Food Lovers Café, Aylsham Bike Shop, Gate of India, Bure Vally Railway, Richard Hair held on the 18th of July and Design, Lisa Dawson Soft Furnishings, Gusto Deli, Visage Beauty, was organised by the Lavender Blue Florists, Green Thumb, Eclipse Hairdressers, Woodgate Friends of Bure Valley Nursery, Mrs Potts Tea Rooms, The Market Place Restaurant, Partridge School. The Fayre was a Electrical, Redwings Horse Sanctuary, Aylsham Garden Centre, Whites great success due to the Butchers, Co-op, Budgens, Tesco, Cameo Photography, Broads Tours many local business that Wroxham, Norwich Castle, Wroxham Barns, Norfolk Snow Sports, Pensthorpe and Great Yarmouth Pleasurebeach. supported the event. Particular thanks goes to Love 2 Bounce who provided the bouncy castle and candy floss at no cost, Graves of Pupils have added colour to the Market Briston for cooking the BBQ Place by growing plants for the flower and also to Digby’s Bon Bon tubs. Aylsham in Bloom provided who not only provided the begonias as plug plants that have been sweet jar for the Guess the nurtured by the children and are now Sweets in a Jar but also thriving in the tubs by Barnwell’s and counted all the sweets! All the bus shelter. Bure Valley School has funds raised will be used to raised beds and a polytunnel for assist in the provision of growing fruit and vegetables as well as facilities for education at the flowers. Anyone who would like to get school that are not normally involved with Aylsham in Bloom can provided for by the Local contact [email protected] Education Authority. or call 01263 734408. A great escape There’s a chance for families to soak up the peace and quiet of the countryside in style at a park near Aylsham. Cobbleacre, which is known for its fishing lakes, is branching out to welcome “glampers” with its new luxurious bell tents. There’s a a private field with its own lake, fire pits and barbecues, along with sheltered outdoor space, particularly important with the British summer. The tents have inflatable double beds which are off the ground and several beds in bags for children along with a Cobbleacre has always offered basic host of interior features such as candle camping facilities but last year invested in chandeliers and large cushions for updating facilities with a new toilet/shower things our county has to offer. lounging on. block. The site also has some exciting “We have provided a private field for the The two large bell tents easily sleep four plans for the future with a nature reserve glamping so the children won’t disturb the each but could sleep six so the venue is currently being developed that will fishermen and vice versa. There is a lot perfect for large family gatherings and hopefully attract a range of guests next going on at Cobbleacre at the moment groups of friends. summer. with the development of the nature There is a shower/toilet block on site Alexis Brackpool, who is marketing the reserve and several children’s activities offering all the usual facilities. new attraction said: “I think as locals we around the site such as den building and Fishing is still one the important factors are so busy with life that we often forget a giant swing.” at the site, at Hevingham, and the use of we have all this on our doorstep and if Cobbleacre offers “a complete rural the private lake means it’s great for you take the time to get away from home escape” and if you’d like to find out more anyone keen on the sport or who would and all the time commitments you actually see www.cobbleacrelakes.co.uk or call like to learn in private. start to enjoy some of the wonderful 01603 754305. justAylsham 27 from the Parish Church Aylsham’s vicar ANDREW BEANE, shares what’s been happening at the church and looks forward to what’s coming up this month. The three ‘Rs’ for the holidays But it’s not reading, writing responsibilities but what I 24 hours of prayer and arithmetic (the irony of feel society needs is more Looking for a space to reflect and spelling!) but instead respect. Respect for one recharge? Looking for peace and a Recharge, Respect, Renew. another…love one another. moment of stillness in the business of life? RECHARGE See in each other below the Come and join us for our 24 hours of The summer is surface to our unique prayer and discover the many rooms to the obvious humanity and our divine explore. time for us to spark…each of us are Wednesday 7th 10.30am – Thursday 8th, recharge our created in the image of at Aylsham Parish Church. batteries…to take time out God. and reflect (another R) on Jesus said: “When I was life, the universe and in prison did you visit, when FROM THE REGISTERS anything. I was sick did you heal, Baptism Jesus said; “Come unto when I was hungry did you 7th July Amelia Bishop me all who are heavy laden feed; when I was homeless and I will refresh you.” did you provide shelter? Funerals As you read this you might What we do for the least of 2nd July Gail O’Rourke be thinking of all the things humanity we do for God.” RENEW 3rd July Margaret Gostling that you have not done, all Respect does not stop at Finally, renew…as we 11th July Arthur Miller that you have forgotten, and our neighbour but also for recharge our batteries and 15th July Leslie Edwards all the things that are ahead the world. We need to deepen our respect for 16th July Dorothy Cole of you. STOP. Just slow respect our planet…respect each other and the world 19th July Geoffrey Rouse down and rest and take a it’s perfectly created we can renew our lives, moment to think of all you balance. If we use, misuse, restart forgotten resolutions, have done… Well done and abuse we tip the rebuild broken promises WHAT’S ON good and faithful scales of that balance and and relationships. Every Monday, 8am-noon: Monday Sale. servant…now why not take the result is global warming, Renew our commitment to Refreshments available. half an hour out to flooding, drought and God? Every Wednesday, 7.30pm: Bible@42+2. Recharge. numerous other natural Taking time to sit quietly, Bible study in a relaxed atmosphere RESPECT disasters…we need to close our eyes, open our please call 01263 733504 or 734565. We all know our rights, we respect the world and treat minds and hearts and let Every Thursday 9term time), 3-4pm: Make are constantly reminded of it as the special gift that it is God renew us with his love. & Take After School Club – activities & laws and each of us have to each of us. Enjoy the summer . . . crafts to make & take home each week. Plus refreshments & coffee & cake for parents/carers. 3rd August, 10am: Community Coffee Morning (in Aid of the Shoebox Appeal) 3rd August, 4pm: Classic Car Rally Service, Heydon Parish Church 7th/8th August: 24 Hours of Prayer 18th August, 2.30pm: Parish Walk Church Fete SERVICES Thanks to everyone Worship with us every Sunday who came and support our Mini 8am Holy Communion (said) Church Fete part of 10am Holy Communion (sung) our contribution to Last Sunday Destination Aylsham 4pm Choral Evensong – we raised £672. Wednesdays 10.30am Holy Communion (said) Please feel free to get in touch to talk about Christenings, weddings or funerals . Rev Andrew Beane, 01262 732686 [email protected] Fridays 9.15am Informal Communion Follow us on @andrewbeane Aylsham Parish Church followed by coffee

28 justAylsham Aylsham Scouts played host to Jon Hammond Splash out from Recycle Plastics 4 Charity, which is raising The North Norfolk Vikings money for the The swimming club is putting on five- Matthew Project. day courses for children during The charity helps people the summer holidays. including youngsters with Summer Splash dates are open drug and alcohol to anyone over the age of four, difficulties. regardless of ability. Even non- The children were set a swimmers are welcome. challenge to create a Sessions in Aylsham are caricature of a person out Monday, July 29, to Friday, August of plastic bottle tops and 2, at Aylsham High School pool cartons and have since and then there will also be dates been collecting plastics to at Cromer Academy, August 5-9. recycle. They have also Vikings have spaces for their been promoting recycling, regular clubs in Aylsham, North with the hope of having a Walsham, Sheringham and recycling bin installed at the new Aylsham recycling area, Cromer. which is being discussed by the town council. This is all part See www.norfolkvikings.co.uk. of their environment and community badge. WINNERS ANNOUNCED Following a fantastic response to the recent Discover Aylsham Shopping Questionnaire, the Aylsham Town Team is delighted to announce the three winners as Mr R Green, Mrs L Chaplin and Mrs J Lewis who were selected at random from a group of nearly 200 entries. Each winner will receive a £50 voucher to spend in local shops and businesses which are members of Aylsham Business and Enterprise Forum. The results will provide the Town Team with valuable information to understand what customers in and around Aylsham like about the town and how the shopping experience could be enhanced. There will be a summary of the results in next month’s Just Aylsham. UKIP MEETING The next meeting of the UK Independence Party in Aylsham will be at the Jubilee Families Centre, Norwich Road, on Thursday, August 15. Call Mike Davies on 01263 732174. COMPUTER HELP Old, redundant or non-working laptops are urgently needed at the Act Centre, which will send them on to Christian charities to help slum children in the Philippines. They can be dropped off at the ACT Centre or the centre can collect. Call Alan and Jess Holland on 01263 733385. RACE NIGHT Carousel Chocolates in Aylsham is organising a race night on Saturday, September 7, at Yarmouth Stadium in aid of Keeping a Breast. Tickets will be £5 Tel: 01603 872212 Mob: 07787561087 with free drink and all proceeds will [email protected] @Lifetimefinsols go to the charity. A car treasure hunt will be held on Sunday, September 22, and watch out for details nearer the time. justAylsham 29 In business of helping Around 80 business people met up recently for the first Just Regional Business Breakfast of 2013. The event was held at Wroxham Barns and, for the first time, all profits went to a local charity – Hana’s Gift. Guest speaker at the event was actor Graham Cole OBE (right), who talked about his love of the area after moving here last winter and his time as PC Tony Stamp in The Bill on TV. He experts Taylor and Taylor local families. I can’t thank Alan proved to be popular with Associates. Managing director and everyone who attended those at the event, many of of the firm, Alan Taylor, said: the business breakfast whom snapped up a copy of “Having children myself this enough,” she said. They are his autobiography. charity, and the story behind it pictured above. He spoke of how being on really struck a cord. It is a real Gay Webster, group editor for stage and screen was always charity and you can visibly Just Regional said: “This shows his ambition but that he worked years, becoming one of the see the great work they are local businesses what Just for many years at the NHS biggest employers in the doing.” Regional is all about. We before being brave enough to industry. Karen Murray-Tye, founder of always try get to the core of take the step into acting and The event raised £300 and Hana’s Gift, was delighted with local communities. We can’t his break with The Bill, which this was generously doubled the donation. “This £600 will go wait for our next event on ran on ITV for more than 20 by Hoveton-based financial directly towards memorials for October 4 in Aylsham.”

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