Looking west from the top of Happy Valley – Image by George Baker 1960 © Norfolk Museum Service. The image is not of the best quality but it shows Cromer’s Happy Valley as it was in the 1960s. Notice how open it is with the shelter at the bottom – now demolished. Growing up in Cromer long before computer games and smartphones became the primary source of entertainment for young people, I spent most of my free time outside in…
Flood tide at Morston Quay North Norfolk I visited North Norfolk’s Morston Quay recently and found that the National Trust (NT) had affixed an explanatory display board to the side of the lookout building detailing the Trust’s controversial plan to build a new visitor centre on the eastern edge of what is now the car parking area. The NT’s plans have prompted strong opposition from Morston residents and the sailing fraternity, who feel that the ancient harbour should not…
Deepdale Festival 2024 Thursday 26th to Sunday 29th September www.deepdalefestival.co.uk “Chris puts together another incredible line-up for Deepdale Festival 2024 In late September, Deepdale Camping & Rooms will be welcoming incredible artists and festival goers to the lovely surroundings of Burnham Deepdale for their annual music festival with a heart of folk – Deepdale Festival 2024 For anyone who has attended the festival previously, it won’t come as a surprise that Chris Haycock has put together another fantastic line-up, including…
I have recently visited two new North Norfolk restaurants in Cromer and an outstanding gastro pub at Aldborough. All were excellent in the quality of the food and the service. Please click on the names for menus and opening times. Spinnakers Meadow Road Cromer Norfolk NR27 9EE Tel: 01263 687756 Gibson’s Bistro 2 Church Street Cromer Norfolk NR27 9ER 01263 502148
Ben Kendall – Norfolk Artist (Image supplied) Press Release From lockdown hobby to the gallery wall – Norfolk artist Ben Kendall to host debut solo exhibition “A Norfolk artist who rediscovered his love of painting during the Covid-19 lockdowns is preparing to host his debut solo exhibition. It promises to bring you the East Anglian landscape as you’ve never seen it before. Father-of-two Ben Kendall, 44, from Sprowston, has painted landscapes since a young age. But he was put off…
Cromer Beach North Norfolk’s beaches have performed well in a new comparison of water cleanliness for summer swimming. UK travel site Holiday Park Guru analysed Environment Agency summer water quality data from hundreds of beaches. There are seven water testing areas in North Norfolk, and all are ranked as either ‘excellent’ (three stars) or ‘good’ (two stars). The three-star resorts are Sheringham, Cromer, West Runton, and East Runton, while the two-star resorts are Wells-next-the-Sea, Mundesley, and Sea Palling. Overall, though, Norfolk…
I have received an email from Rehab 4 Addiction an organisation helping those with mental health and addiction issues. “Firstly, Rehab 4 Addiction offers a wealth of resources and information about addiction and mental health, which could be invaluable to those in need. Secondly, we provide a helpline that offers immediate assistance to those struggling with addiction in Norfolk, a service that could be life-saving for some of your readers. Lastly, we offer a comprehensive directory of treatment centres throughout…
‘The Cricketers On The Green’ at Aldborough North Norfolk I have known this public house in the village of Aldborough in North Norfolk since I was a teenager. Previously called The Black Boys, a name change has been made to The Cricketers On The Green. That is not the only change, as the pub has recently been transformed into an attractive venue that serves high-quality meals. The welcome is warm, and a wide choice of beers and wines is available….
Working with North Norfolk District Council (NNDC), Leeds Building Society has decided to restrict granting mortgages to those wishing to buy properties in North Norfolk to be used as holiday lets. The scheme will run for a 12-month trial period. The society states that it is seeking to balance local housing needs with the economic benefits tourism can bring. Will this move help local people buy or rent a home in North Norfolk? I am sceptical, but it is…
Daffodils in Blickling Hall Gardens I have received this press release from the National Trust. “Celebrate spring daffodils with the National Trust With their bright yellow stars and golden trumpets, daffodils are a cheerful delight when visiting National Trust places as they welcome in the start of spring. Resilient against the ever-changing British spring weather from sunshine to snow flurries, to April showers, daffodils can be spotted in gardens and parks across the UK from late February through to April….