NORFOLK BRASS COMES TO CROMER
The second of the two summer charity concerts organised by Cromer and Sheringham Rotary
Club will be performed by the award-winning and hugely popular Norfolk Brass Band. The
event will take place in Cromer Parish Church on Friday, September 11 at 7.30 pm. The
proceeds will go to Diabetes UK.
This year, after a period of rebuilding and rejuvenation, Norfolk Brass have swept back
into prominence. In March, under the experienced direction of David Stowell, the band won
the London and Southern Counties Regional Championship. This not only gained them
promotion to what is called the 'Championship Section', but also automatic qualification
to the final of the Great Britain Brass Band Championships in September. No other band in
Norfolk and Suffolk has 'Championship' status and the win makes Norfolk Brass on the
leading bands in the country.
The judges in March described the performance as 'head and shoulders above the rest... a
band refreshed and rejuvenated with not a turkey in sight' and '... a handful of bands
battle to take the second qualification spot but as far as the winner though, there was
absolutely no doubt'.
"With a band of around 32 musicians, it should be a rousing and stirring
evening" said Jill Boocock of Cromer and Sheringham Rotary Club. Tickets ( £7 ) are
available as usual from Randalls Electrical in Cromer, Bertram Watts in Sheringham or on
the night at the door. A full house is expected.
U3A (University of the Third Age)
The next meeting of U3A (University of the Third Age) North Walsham will be held on
Friday September 4th 2009 at 2.30pm at the Roman Catholic Church Hall on King’s Arms
Street North Walsham. The guest speaker will be Norman Barnes who will talk about
‘Genealogy’.
The North Walsham University of the Third Age (U3A) meets on the 1st Friday of every month
starting at 2.30pm. Entrance is free for members of U3A & £2 for non-members, who
will be made most welcome. Those unable to attend can get details of U3A from Membership
Secretary Janet Chamberlain on 01692 406069. See also the U3A website at www.u3a.org.uk |
VERA WOODCOCK RECEIVES TOP ROTARY AWARD
One of Cromer's best-known personalities has been awarded a prestigious Paul Harris
Fellowship by Cromer and Sheringham Rotary Club. The award - given for her outstanding
services to the community over many years - was presented to Vera Woodcock at last week's
Club meeting by President Donald Mayes. She is only the fourth woman to receive the award
in the last ten years.
Donald Mayes highlighted Vera's years of prodigious public service. As a police cadet, she
came top of her year. Later, as a schools' careers officer she helped many young people
find jobs and, for these efforts, was awarded the MBE. She has been a Cromer Town
Councillor for mant years and also served on the North Norfolk District Council becoming
Chairman of that body.
Rotary president, Donald Mayes presents Vera Woodcock with her
award
Vera Woodcock was Secretary of the Queen's Silver Jubilee in Cromer in 1977, - a
committee which developed into the Cromer Christmas Lights Committee. Her other
appointments included Chairman of the Goldsmith's Trust, making annual awards to students
and, currently, Treasurer of Cromer in Bloom. She is also actively involved in the
campaign for a new hospital
"Vera's award recognises a life of service above self - Rotary's own motto - to the
community of Cromer It is most richly deserved." concluded Donald Mayes. |
