 GARDENING
Time should be given to getting the soil in good heart for November planting. Get as
much digging done as possible before the weather breaks. If the clods are left rough-dug
the wind, rain and frost will break them down. Fallen leaves should be swept up and put in
a cage, made of chicken wire netting. This is the best month for planting hedges. There
must be no delay in ordering roses. Harden your heart and dismiss the summer bedding even
if it is still giving a little colour. The spring bedders, polyanthus, wallflowers and
forget-me-nots must be given time to settle in before winter comes. Herbaceous subjects
can be planted unless on heavy soil, in exposed districts, or difficult town gardens,
where it is wiser to wait until the spring. More attention might be paid to the
late-flowering hardy chrysanthemums that hold interest in the garden through October and
November.
AUDITIONS
PDM Entertainments are once again casting for dancers for their SNOW WHITE AND THE
SEVEN DWARFS pantomime at the Little Theatre in Sheringham. This year's pantomime promises
to be more spectacular than ever - a truly great pantomime aimed at all the family. The
company are holding auditions on SUNDAY 23rd SEPTEMBER at the Little Theatre, Sheringham
for the following:-
JUVENILE DANCERS, Age 7-12 years old 2.00pm
DWARFS, Max height 5ft, 3.30pm
SENIOR DANCERS,Age 12 upwards (over 16s welcome too!) 4.30pm
FAIRIES/ACTING ROLE, Age 13 upwards (strong acting ability) 5.30pm
This is a pantomime so they will be looking for not only good strong dance and/or acting
abilities but also a bubbly personality and lots of enthusiasm. The pantomime rehearses
from the beginning of December and the show runs through until the 2nd January. A rota
will ensure some time off but a full commitment for these dates is required. Interested?
Then turn up, ready to dance/act on the 23rd September.
Readers Email
I am searching for an orphanage run by nuns, perhaps a convent/orphanage. It was
located in Sheringham, my sister was adopted from there in 1962. Would you be able to give
me any names of convents/orphanages that were around at that time in that area? Any help
would be greatly appreciated. I guess this orphanage may have also been called a
"nursery" of some sort. Whirlwindtu@aol.com
Dear Editor
During the Sheringham Carnival Open Air Service which took place on Sunday 29th July, a
collection was made on behalf of the work of The Salvation Army specificially for the
Flood Relief Work in both north and south England. We would like to acknowledge this very
kind and generous gesture and thank The Churches Together in Sheringham for the money
donated. |
North Norfolk Cats Lifeline Trust
Following on from their sold out evening of clairvoyance in April this year at the
Sheringham Community Centre, Cromer Road, and their recent success at the North Norfolk
Cats Lifeline Trust open day September 1st - Rachel Finbow and Brian May, two of Norfolk's
most gifted mediums, are presenting another evening of Clairvoyance at Sheringham
Community Centre, Cromer Road on Thursday 18th October 2007 from 7:30pm. Admission
£4.00. Superb Raffle. All proceeds to The North Norfolk Cats Lifeline Trust
A big thank you to the kind gentleman who rescued a beautiful cat which has been dumped at
the bottle bank in Sheringham, and who brought the cat to us. Remember, if you find an
abandoned or stray cat, please let us know. We are only a phone call away. Tel: 01263
822560
New Venue for Speakers
The fear of public speaking is a common source of stress for most people, but it
needn't be. There is a club here in North Norfolk that could help people overcome their
fear, The North Norfolk Speakers Club where you can learn in a self-paced atmosphere of
fun and fellowship instead of spending money on costly courses.
Member Andy Brammer said, "People who get ahead in life are those who can communicate
effectively. If anyone would like to develop this priceless skill they should come to the
North Norfolk Speakers Club. Visitors are most welcome." The new venue for the
club is North Walsham High School with meetings on alternate Wednesdays at 7pm. For more
information telephone Andy on 01692 500949.
Local housing association gets 'green light' from regulator
North Norfolk Housing Trust (NNHT) has received top marks from government agency the
Housing Corporation, following an assessment completed last month. The Housing Corporation
is the Government's funder and regulator of housing associations in England. Every
housing association owning or managing more than 250 homes has its performance assessed on
an annual basis against three key criteria - Governance; Management; Financial Viability.
A 'traffic light' rating of red, amber or green is given against each area, with green as
the top rating. Three green lights demonstrate that the association has met or exceeded
the required standard across all the categories which are assessed.
Margaret Allen, Director of the Central area for the Housing Corporation, said: "We
are very pleased to announce that NNHT has gained three green lights in its first Housing
Corporation Assessment. This demonstrates that it has successfully met or exceeded the
standards set across three key performance areas needed to ensure the quality of the
services it offers to the people of North Norfolk." John Archibald, NNHT's
Chief Executive, said: "To have achieved three green lights in our first Housing
Corporation assessment is very pleasing. We will continue to work hard to improve our
services to tenants and the wider community and to provide more affordable homes for local
people in need of housing." |
