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I grew up in Norfolk and have lived and worked in the county all my life.
Norfolk Beaches Featured in Best in Britain List

Norfolk Beaches Featured in Best in Britain List

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Sea Palling Beach Two of North Norfolk’s beaches have featured in a Sunday Times’  list of the UK’s best. The beaches at Sea Palling and Holme-next-the-Sea were listed at 17 and 14 respectively in the top 20 selection by the Times’ chief travel writer Chris Haslam. Mr Haslam wrote about Holme: “When the SUV’s are nose-to-tail into Brancaster, Burnham and other locations on the Norfolk Coast, Holme will be empty. (Note: Empty? That is not the case in the summer…

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Cleanliness Awards for North Norfolk Beaches

Cleanliness Awards for North Norfolk Beaches

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  Lifeguard Flag – supervised bathing area between the flags The warmer weather will soon be here. I promise! So, get the bathing costumes, the suntan oil and the beach gear sorted out ready for some relaxing days on North Norfolk’s beaches. Indications are that this tourist season in North Norfolk could see the highest number of visitors ever so you will need to get down onto the beaches early to get the best spots – in my case within…

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Exhibition At Gallery Plus at Wells-next-the-Sea North Norfolk

Exhibition At Gallery Plus at Wells-next-the-Sea North Norfolk

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FISH & SHIPS by GRAHAM CLARKE A major exhibition of hand-coloured coastal etchings Commencing Saturday 20th April 10am-4pm “In April 2009 Trevor and Joanna Woods opened the doors to Gallery Plus in Wells-next-the-Sea with a strong ethos to offer the very best in original prints and paintings, contemporary glass, and ceramics. They have stuck firmly to this principle and it has rewarded them with an enduring reputation. Graham Clarke – artist, author, humorist, and one of Britain’s most popular and…

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BIRDscapes Gallery at Glandford – Newsletter

BIRDscapes Gallery at Glandford – Newsletter

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 I have received this information from Steve and Liz Harris at the excellent BIRDscapes Gallery at Glandford near Holt. Why not pay a visit over the Easter weekend. “Hello from BIRDscapes, For those of you who are interested in what is coming up in the year ahead at BIRDscapes, we have just finalised our calendar of exhibitions and events, better late than never! See here for more details. As well as the well-received gallery based exhibitions, there are a couple…

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Horsey Windpump Reopening 1st April

Horsey Windpump Reopening 1st April

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Horsey Windpump I have received this email from the National Trust that cares for Horsey windpump.“Thanks to your support and a three-year restoration project, Horsey Windpump is once again standing proud in the Norfolk Broads and we’re ready to welcome you back inside to see what we’ve been up to. Climb to the top and experience the breath-taking views, whilst discovering the fascinating and eventful history of this iconic building along the way.”

BIRDscapes Gallery

BIRDscapes Gallery

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I have received the 2019 exhibition programme for BIRDscapes Gallery at Glandford near Holt. There is a wide range of work to enjoy all through the summer and into autumn.

University Students to Benefit from Dog Walking

University Students to Benefit from Dog Walking

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Students at the University of East Anglia in Norwich are to have dog walking made available to them to help relieve the stresses of study and exams. To improve student well-being through physical activity £12,000 of funding has been allocated to pet therapy that will include taking dogs for walks at Cromer beach and Thetford Forest. The dogs are to be loaned by members of the public and some of the UEA’s academics. Sport England, a taxpayer funded body, is…

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National Trust Holiday Properties 2019

National Trust Holiday Properties 2019

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I have received an email from the National Trust promoting its holiday accommodation for 2019. There are several delightful properties available in North Norfolk. Many National Trust properties are located on the coast and in the lovely parklands and gardens on NT estates. In North Norfolk, access to the Norfolk Coast Path is convenient from holiday cottages at Blakeney, Cromer, Felbrigg and Upper Sheringham. The range of NT holiday accommodation available is wide in terms of the number of people…

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