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I happened to visit Sheringham this week to
see my parents and attend my godmother's funeral but while there as usual I took a walk
along the prom and up the high street. I popped into Starlings as I had my son with me and
it is a very good toy shop. However I happened to pick up a copy of Memories of old
Sheringham and flicked through it the strange thing was that it fell open onto a page
about a Mr Bullock. My maiden name being Bullock I was intrigued to see what was being
said so bought a copy and took it home. When I read the story out to my parents they were
equally interested as it turned out to be my grandfather who was the head gardener at
Sheringham Hall during the second world war and the story was about the land girls that he
was in charge of then.
My father now 88 remembers the two ladies, although he was away in the army at that time
and the young lad Roy was a Roy Marling. It brought back many memories, my Father moved to
Sheringham when he was 5yrs in 1920 and has lived there ever since, my mother moved there
when she was 18yrs in 1938 and although I was born there as were my brothers and sister
all but one brother have now moved away but return on a regular basis to visit. We all
enjoyed the book and would very much like to convey our thanks to Miss Nellie Lee for
bringing a little happiness to my parent's quiet life.
And thank John Lown as we found the other stories also very interesting. Many people,
places and incidents suddenly came flooding back to my parents like, Fruit Cooper, Harry
Mann the milkman, my Gt Uncle Jim (Preston) who also went to the Morley Club and Uncle
Harry (Dyer), Mr Knights who ran the taxi after the war, The fact that Sheringham had its
own gas works and water works, and that the dustcarts were horse drawn and the rubbish was
taken to Cromer. My Dad was one of Mr Bullocks seven children and he ran the Sheringham
Garage which now stands in a sorry old state on the roundabout. I am a mere youngster born
in 1959 but have recently caught the genealogy bug and am tracing our family history and
find the anecdotes of our older generations so very, very entertaining. If you could
forward my thanks to Miss Nellie Lee and John Lown I would appreciate it. Many Many
Thanks. Janey Valsler |
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'This Swallow is Flying High! |
The Swallow Lodge Re-ablement Unit has celebrated it's first anniversary! It has been an
exciting and successful year. Operated by Age Concern Norfolk as a six bedded unit within
their Herondale short stay home at Acle, this Unit is a joint venture with Social Services
with referrals accepted from the Northern, Broadland, Norwich or Southern Primary Care
Trust areas.
It aims to avoid delayed discharge from hospital by providing re-ablement for people who
wish to return home.
They may have suffered a stroke, illness or a fall and be unable to manage tasks as
before. Although medically fit for discharge, they may need additional time to regain
skills and confidence. Swallow Lodge is pleased to be able to offer them continued therapy
and support to fulfil their identified wish, which 79% have indeed achieved.
For further information of the work of Swallow Lodge please contact: Linda Genery,
Re-ablement Team Leader, Swallow Lodge, Herondale, Brewells Lane, Acle, NR13 3RA
Tel: 01493 750404 or email: herondale@acnorfolk.org.uk |
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| Recently opened in Sheringham is the exclusive,
interesting boutique called Indianna, which is well worth a visit. The staff are very
welcoming and friendly and the vast array of quality goods available ensures that there is
something for everyone and to suit any pocket. |
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Their eastern style contemporary and eveningwear come in
all the colours of the rainbow, many items are hand embroidered and exclusive to Indianna.
The fabrics on offer are exquisite, bright and colourful, you can find small fabric pieces
suitable for artists and handcrafting and longer swathes for dressmaking or interior
design. The goods range from stylish shoes and handbags right through to saris, wraps,
scarves, jewellery and other accessories. |
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| Indianna can theme rooms in the Bollywood Style for
parties, both private and corporate and have up to 300 costumes available. They offer an
alteration and adaptation service. If you don't see what you want in the boutique, or
maybe want a different colour, they are more than happy to source it for you. One
thing is certain, when you enter the boutique the staff, atmosphere, sights and smells
will give you a terrific boost on these dark and misrable winter days. |
It's like walking into a bright and exciting new world.
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