 HEAR'SAY
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, the wise words of Vic and the insights
into the gossip on the streets of Sheringham, are not available for this issue.
We hope that normal service will resume as soon as possible and we look forward to it.
Happy New Year to you all.
Sheringham Evening WI
In November the AGM was held and was attended by many of our Members. Our secretary,
Diane Evans, was able to report a most
successful year during which members enjoyed a wide range of activities: quizzes, a
strawberry tea, a ploughman's lunch, a casserole lunch and several outings as well as
fundraising events, the most recent of these being in aid of the East
Anglian Children's Hospice.
Members have campaigned on various local issues including the problems caused by the
closing of local Post Offices and the unsatisfactory situation regarding the provision of
Public Toilet facilities.
Our president, Maureen Cook, was thanked for all her hard work,
in particular for leading the Station Garden Team which received a Silver Award from
Anglia in Bloom. We now look forward to our Christmas festivities and Group Carol
Service and also to 2009 which we trust will be another successful year, led by our newly
elected president, Debra Cooke.
OPEN OWL WORKSHOP
Sunday 15th February at the Jubilee Hall in Banningham.
Come anytime between 2.30 - 4.30. Leanne Thomas of the Hawk and Owl Trust will be
hosting an Open Owl Workshop. Dissect an owl pellet, make an owl mask, see live birds and
lots more! Refreshments and Eco raffle.
Entrance fee 1.50, includes dissection. Extra charge for mask.
Organised by Wild About Colby, a newly formed environmental group in Colby Parish. Come
and talk to us about our forthcoming local projects. Ring: Vivien Williamson 01263
732942
Email wildaboutcolby@hotmail.com |
Kelling Probus
There were 37 members taking lunch including Mr Alastair Heath, who was a guest of Sam
Knowles. Members enjoyed their Supreme of Chicken with Fresh Vegetables followed by a
sinful but very tasty Treacle and Almond Tart.
Ray Loake is the Acting Officer in charge of the Cromer Air Training Corps of Cadets.
In his talk there were two significant
items which Ray mentioned. Firstly there are currently some 41,000 cadets in this country
as many as there are airmen in
the RAF. Secondly 38% of Officers in the RAF have been cadets.
The training which the cadets receive set up these young boys and girls for life. The
training gives them opportunities to use their initiative, develop self discipline in
order to take on any task and do it to a good standard, and to grow their leadership
skills. Should they wish to join the RAF then they would have a flying start over other
applicants.
The talk covered the history of the cadets which started before 1938. Girls were
allowed in from 1980 and form 25% of cadets. Elements of the development and training
schedule covers: FLYING, and there are special 2-seater tutor aircraft at RAF Wyton which
the Cromer cadets use. ADVENTURE TRAINING covers map reading, Duke of Edinburgh award
scheme, assault courses, summer camps, raft building and many more. All activities are
strictly Risk Assessed and Health and Safety covered. SHOOTING on the ranges, DRILL and
DISCIPLINE
to work in a team and develop self confidence. When cadets leave the corps they receive an
impressive portfolio for their CV. Their qualifications will include First Aid and
possibly a B Tech in Aviation Skills. Hence the best Youth Organisation in the
World.
Fred Warner gave a vote of thanks for Ray's really professional talk and slide show.
During the three years Fred has been in Norfolk he has nothing but praise for these young
persons who have been helpful, caring and polite. Ray quite rightly received a good round
of applause.
John Haggis, the Chairman, was looking forward to the Ladies
Christmas Luncheon on 18th December when 70 will be sitting down at the Pheasant Hotel,
Kelling, where luncheon meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month. Interested
in joining the cadets? Do give Ray Loake a ring on 01263 861686, or to consider joining
our little Probus team then ring Terry Penrose on 01263 588772. |
