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Sports News
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Sheringham (12 points) entertained Norwich Union
(14points) in their Alliance Division 3 encounter, and after a close fought match, the
home side had to settle for a 90% losing draw.
Put into bat, Norwich Union struggled early on and after 18 overs found themselves in some
trouble at 53 for 4, with Phil Moy (4 -34) causing the major problems for the visitors. M.
Bunn (90) and N. Clitheroe (28) staged a fightback and put together a useful partnership
of 70, although Clitheroe was very fortunate as the majority of his runs were mistimed
shots, which somehow found the gaps between the fielders. Jez Wright (3-47) picked up a
couple of late wickets as Norwich Unions innings closed on 178 for 8 after their 46 overs.
Sheringhams innings got off to a poor start as Worboys (0) shouldered arms to a straight
ball from S. Howe (2-41) in the first over. Skipper Kristian Howell (56), Ryan Carter (14)
and Wright (20) steadied things, and the home side looked as if they would ease to
victory. However the loss of Howell to Kennedy (2-43) at a vital stage of the match set
back the Shannocks. With Bunn (2-43) picking up two quick wickets, Norwich Union looked
good for victory. Sheringhams pair of Andy King (31 no) and Stuart Smith (24 no) staged a
counter attack in the latter stages to ensure that the home side scored 90% of the
visitors total, but a tight last over from Bunn meant that Sheringham had to settle for
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| Why is the time of
day with the slowest traffic called RUSH HOUR? |
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FLYING HIGH TO GIVE OTHERS A
'BREAK'!
Are you tempted to take a dive through the sky with BREAK? Taking a walk over hot coals
was an exciting event, but now BREAK charity will be holding their second exhilarating
event of the year - a chance to take part in a 'once in a lifetime' activity - a tandem
skydive at 12,000ft (that's 2 miles high)! The Skydive, due to take place on Friday 12
September, will be held at Old Buckenham Airfield, near Attleborough, Norfolk. To take
part, participants must be 18 years and over, be medically fit and weigh no more than 15
stone (95kg). Participants will be required to undertake an hours' training session the
morning of the skydive with a qualified instructor, where they will learn how to take a
safe skydive and enjoy every minute of it! All we ask in return is that you gain
sponsorship for the event to help BREAK provide holidays and respite care for children and
adults with special needs from all over the country at our two Norfolk holiday centres in
Hunstanton & Sheringham. If you are interested in this event then please call our
fundraising team on 01263 820709 for an application form. Once we receive your application
form, BREAK will supply you with your sponsorship forms and then you can start raising
your sponsorship money and get ready for the skydive!
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The Singing Kettle
We opened the Singing Kettle last October, not knowing that it had previously been a
teashop. The site was sold at auction in 1888 and the Engadine Hotel was built and opened
in 1890. There is some evidence to show that it became the Singing Kettle in the early
1900s. We are told that in its early days the Singing Kettle closed to the public as a
teashop at 5pm, and then became a vegetarian restaurant for the Engadine Hotel in the
evening. We know that it was the Singing Kettle after 1971 (decimalisation) as whilst we
were decorating we found a menu from that time. People do tell us that they recall it
being open during the early 80s.
We were unaware that it had been called the Singing Kettle, but the original kettle that
used to hang outside was found under some rubble and repaired, and this now hangs with
pride inside. We also have some interesting old pictures hanging up inside.
We are not licensed to sell alcohol, but if you would like to bring your own we will
supply the glasses.
Everything is home-made by Jan. We start off with breakfasts - mushroom brunch, egg and
bacon muffin, scrambled eggs or beans on toast. Then lunch - maybe steak and ale or steak
and kidney pie, cottage pie, liver and bacon, lasagne. We always have salads on offer and
always a vegetarian option. Then afternoon teas, with home-made cakes - Victoria, lemon,
coffee, chocolate, something suitable for diabetics and maybe bread pudding or
millionaire's slice. Also our speciality - home-made scone, home-made jam (made locally),
clotted cream and a nice pot of tea. In fact, our motto is - 'if we have it you can have
it' - just ask!! |
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