At Sheringham town community newspaper. North Norfolk England UK.

BAND REVIEW - Tim Jefferson

Summer Serenade Series
Richard Cockaday and John Balls St. Peter's Church 29thJuly. Another concert in the "Summer Serenade" series and this time by Richard Cockaday (Organ) and John Balls (Readings). Last time I saw Organ and Violin, which worked surprisingly well. The bad news is that this didn't. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure many enjoyed either aspects or one or the other but a performance demands smooth continuity and there wasn't any. Large gaps, microphones not being turned on and long pre-ramblings before readings, may be ok for some audiences but not for those at St. Peter's, who are used to some pretty slick events. If St. Peter's Church is to establish itself as a venue it must maintain the momentum it is establishing. The money for the Organ is important, focusing on pulling an audience is everything. Despite this I have to say that both some of the readings and the Organ solos were delightful and the Organ, as an instrument, is carving out a surprising amount of my attention recently. I particularly enjoyed "With Cat-Like Tread" from "Pirates of Penzance" (Sullivan from Gilbert and Sullivan) the more so because I played the Sergeant of Police and I met my first girlfriend through it. I come from a very professional background where how you do things is much more important than what you do. Careful consultation with one of the many ex-pros. in this community will prove fruitful.

In Demand
This group is a five-piece, (drums, guitar, bass and two singers). They described their music as the 50s to the present day. This was true but the gig list didn't quite gel together as a result. Maintaining a continuity of excitement once it has been established is not easy. They've been together for only three months so it's early days yet. They weren't too tight on some songs but faster songs worked well. I'd have liked to have seen harmonies between the two girl singers; this would have pushed the sound further. At the end of the day its good to hear live music and it takes courage to go on stage.

SCENIC QUIZ DRIVE 2004
Enjoy a drive round our scenic Norfolk country lanes and villages, following the route on the sheet, and answering questions on things you find en-route in this approx. 40 mile circular drive. There is a prize of a Ł15 shopping voucher for the person with the most correct answers, (in the event of a tie, a draw will take place).

Closing date for entries is 14th. September,
so you've plenty of time.

Its an ideal activity for local and visitors and all ages. Quiz Drive Sheets, Ł1, are available
from Sheringham Library.
Proceeds for St. Andrew's Methodist Church, Sheringham.

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They say that our mathematics skills are sadly lacking nowadays so prove them wrong and solve this problem.

In a day of foraging, a tramp collects 786 cigarette ends. He knows that for every 11 cigarette ends he can make a new cigarette. How many cigarettes can the tramp make and then actually smoke?

TEENAGERS LETTER

Dear Editor
I have never written to a newspaper before, but for once I want my say and I am aware through reading your past issues that you may well empathise with me.

I am an eighteen year old who has lived in Sheringham all of my life. My parents both work and I have been brought up to believe that if you want to achieve anything in this life, then you have to work for it.

I have spent several years now working very hard both at school and college and in my part time jobs, yes jobs. I really resent all of the bad publicity given to young people of my age in this town and to be honest, country. I do not hang about the kerbs with large groups of friends, making a nuisance of myself and abusing old people, swearing, spitting and using foul language. Indeed, most nights my friends and I are actually at work, we too need money to live. For the last two years I have studied very hard for my A Levels. On the day I receive the news that my hard work has earned me a place in the University of my choice, what do I read but criticism of how easy the examinations are now! I would like to disabuse you of that fact, they are not easy and involve a great deal of work both inside and outside of College. Luckily, I have a very supportive family, thanks Mum and Dad, who are very proud of me and my achievements. I shall be leaving Sheringham in September to attend University, using money which I earned myself and once I get there I shall again be seeking employment.

I feel that I have been a useful member of the community of Sheringham and I might add, so have my friends. So please, for once, acknowledge that not all of us are ‘a waste of space’ in fact, most of us are very productive.
G. Odden