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Where on Earth did she get that hat!?

Where on Earth did she get that hat!?

Aren’t smartphones great! We all love them – some of us perhaps a bit too much – and the cameras now built into them are capable of achieving superb results whether or not the user has any knowledge of the finer points of photography. That is, of course, why at family occasions, such as weddings and birthday parties and when on annual holidays, numerous digital images are recorded and stored on the little devices. What concerns me is what happens…

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The Sea Marge at Overstrand

The Sea Marge at Overstrand

To the casual visitor Overstrand is a pleasant but unremarkable Norfolk coastal village. There is a good beach, a village shop and post office, a clifftop cafe and a good public house; a great place to spend a summer’s day. However, there is more to Overstrand than meets the eye. I will be detailing some of the village’s unusual features in a later article. The Sea Marge Hotel is an impressive building at the eastern end of the high street and is a unique place to stay and a great place to dine.

Utility bills! What Is wrong with us all?

Utility bills! What Is wrong with us all?

I grew up in North Norfolk during the 1950’s when central heating was virtually unknown in ordinary homes. Let me tell you a little bit about the realities of everyday life in those days. I also ask the question, are we becoming soft in the 21st Century?