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READERS LETTER

Dear Editor, In reference to the letter in issue 21 with regards to ''Late Night Swimmers'' written by J B Woodley D. O. S coastguard. The first thing I would like to mention is that if the Life Guard had just shouted over the sea wall to see if the ' Late Night Swimmers'' were all ok he would not have had to call the life boat out, so in fact it was he himself that inconvenienced the life boat crew and other Coast Guards!!

I would also like to state that there were only 7 people on the beach of which only 4 went into the sea, up to our waists I might add, NOT the 15 or so you stated! Also before the lifeboat was called, the local Police came on the beach to make sure we were all ok and SOBER! He did not ask us to get out of the sea, but about 15 mins later he came back and said the lifeboat had been called but at that point we were out of the sea and on our way home! We are all Local people and know the dangers of the sea and we do ''LATE NIGHT SWIMMING'' quite often and will carry on doing so until there is a law telling us not to. We all have mobiles and the common sense that if any had got into trouble we would call the lifeboat ourselves. Thank you for taking the time and reading the facts and sorry for any inconvenience, but next time you should get your facts right before giving young people a bad name for having a bit of fun! Name Withheld.

Why not take the plunge and do a parachute jump for Barnardo's, Sheringham's very own Helen Cutler who can be found at Celebrations is! Imagine standing at the edge of an aeroplane, the noise of the engines and the wind ringing in your ears with only the outline of the distant fields below. Now imagine leaning forward out of that doorway and letting go, falling forward into the clouds, diving down through the air as you start falling at over 120mph. Imagine the peace and quiet as the canopy opens and the tranquil descent from a mile up in the air. Imagine being able to do this for free and be able to help Barnardo's at the same time. Barnardo's works with the most vulnerable children and young people, helping them transform their lives and fulfil their potential.

We are the UK's largest children's charity, supporting 100,000 children and their families through more than 300 projects in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. We believe that the lives of all children should be free from poverty, abuse and discrimination.

We use our expertise and knowledge to campaign for better care for children and to champion the rights of every child. Barnardo's helps children, young people and their families over the long term to overcome the most severe disadvantages, problems like abuse, homelessness and poverty and to tackle the challenges of disability.

Helen is looking for people to sponsor her, so that she can raise as much money for Barnardo's as possible. Why not pop into Celebrations and give her your support every penny helps.

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Is That A Windsor Knot?

Mr. Brown, Mr. White, and Mr. Red are together in an office. The three men are wearing ties that are the colours of their last names, although no man's tie matches his name. Mr. Brown asks the man with the white tie if he likes red, but cannot hear the answer. What is the colour of each man's tie?

SHERINGHAM FOLK FESTIVAL 2003
in association with SHERINGHAM CARNIVAL
Sheringham Community Paper
The first of three folk legends heads the lineup at the first Sheringham Folk Festival on the weekend of 27th and 28th September. Former "Spinner", Hughie Jones gives three performances at the Festival on Saturday 27th September. He will be supported by artistes from all over Norfolk. On Saturday 28th September, John Tams, former lead singer of The Albon Band and co-star in the series "Sharpe", will appear at The Little Theatre. On Saturday 28th October, Maddie Prior, formerly of Steeleye Span will be appearing at St Peter's Church in Sheringham. These two concerts are NOT part of the Folk Festival but they add to Sheringham's growing reputation as a concert and festival venue.
Saturday 27th September:
The Crown
12.00 noon Hughie Jones
12.25 pm The Castaways
1.00 pm Roger Dale
1.30 pm The Keel Band
2.00 pm Glyn West
2.30 pm Roger Dale
3.00 pm Emma Williamson
3.30 pm Lee Westell
3.55 pm The Keel Band
4.30 pm Hughie Jones
4.55 pm Lee Westell
5.20 pm Kevin Green
5.45 pm Glyn West
6.10 pm Kevin Green
7.00 pm T. B.A
Lifeboat Plain
12.00 noon - 4.00 pm Morris Dancing by The Lobster Potties and Friends
The Lobster 7.00 pm Singalong led by Patrick Macauley
8.00 pm Hughie Jones
9.00 pm - 10.00 pm Singalong
St. Johns Hall
12.30 pm Folk Singing Workshop with Lee Westel
1.30 pm Bodhran Workshop with Lee Westell
All Day Craft Stalls and light refreshments
Sunday 28th September
The Crown
12.00 noon -2.00 pm
The Ugly Dog Skiffle Combo
The Lobster
12.00 noon -2.00 pm
Patrick Macauley
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