North Norfolk – Cromer Seafood Business To Expand
Jonas Seafood based at Cromer in North Norfolk has negotiated a finance package with HSBC that will allow expansion of its processing facility.
Grand Opening Of Icarus Library At Belfry School Overstrand
Famous actor John Hurt read to the children at North Norfolk’s Belfry School on the occasion of the opening of the school’s Icarus Library.
Norfolk Wildlife Trust – Appeal Target Reached
It is great news that the Norfolk Wildlife Trust appeal to raise over £2m to purchase more marsh between Salthouse and Cley has been successful. Pope’s Marsh has now been purchased and work will start soon on the new Simon Aspinall Wildlife Education Centre to be built on the same site as the present NWT visitor building.
Updated Norfolk Flood Risk Map Published
The Environment Agency has published a new map indicating areas that are likely to be flooded in Norfolk in the event of an incursion by the sea or an exceptional rainfall event.
Galton Blackiston – New Cromer Restaurant
Galton Blackiston the TV chef proprietor of Morston Hall is to expand his fish and chip restaurant in Cromer.
England Coast Path – Norfolk’s first section approved
It has been announced that the first section of the England Coast Path in North Norfolk is to be opened later this year. It will run for approximately 25 miles between the villages of Sea Palling and Weybourne, passing through the popular coastal resorts of Mundesley, Cromer and Sheringham. This is great news for walkers and the businesses along the route.
Deepdale Outdoor & Wildlife Festival
Deepdale Outdoor and Wildlife Festival is an exciting event to be held at Burnham Deepdale on the North Norfolk Coast on the weekend of 10th, 11th May. Entry to the event is FREE! There will be something for everyone interested in the Norfolk coast and all that it has to offer
Cromer sea defences – repair work starts
The work has begun to restore Cromer’s sea walls to their condition before the December storm.
Festival of Nature – Gresham’s School Holt
Gresham’s School at Holt are hosting a Festival of Nature at the Auden Theatre commencing on the 24th February. The event will close on the 1st March.
Norfolk Wildlife Trust comments on sea defence issue
David North of the Norfolk Wildlife Trust has expressed his concern about the future of the wildlife habitats at Cley and Blakeney if the sea defences are not reinstated.