SHERINGHAM TOWN COUNCIL NEWS

Stephen Booth was welcomed to his first Town Council meeting in September following his success in the recent By-Election for the North Ward following the resignation of James Wright.  Station Approach Putting Green- the Town Council has, after considering responses from residents and visitors, decided not to request North Norfolk District Council to change its use.
If you are aware of a Planning Application for a proposed development close to your property and you have comments to make-either in favour or against the Town Council's Planning Cttee ( as well as NNDC) would like to know; so please write in as soon as you are aware because it is helpful and could influence comments passed to the Planning Authority, NNDC, which will make the planning decision.
Cherry Ashton, Town Clerk

GHOSTLY GOINGS ON!

Join the National Trust for some ghostly goings on this Halloween. Spooky stories, terrifying tours and things that go bump in the night...the Halloween atmosphere will truly be brought to life at the National Trust's historic properties.

FELBRIGG HALL - Spooky Halloween Supper
Friday 28 October, 7pm for 7.30pm
Enjoy a weird and wonderful meal with spooky entertainment.  Adult £15, child £7.50.  Booking essential.  Call 01263 838237.

SHERINGHAM PARK - Bat Boxes & Broomsticks
Sunday 30 October, 10.30am-12.30pm
Children can gather the materials to make their brooms from the park and then learn how to make them.  There will also be bat box making and a chance to see a live bat and check some bat boxes in the woods with the warden.  The new Visitor Centre Café will be serving a selection of Halloween snacks and witches brew! Children must be accompanied by an adult.  Child £5, normal admission applies (£3 car parking).  Places are limited so book early. Call 01263 820550.

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LUPUS AWARE MONTH

Systemic lupus is a presently incurable illness of the immune system, a condition in which the body's defence mechanism begins to attack itself through an excess of antibodies in the blood stream causing inflammation and damage in the joints, muscles and other organs.  Discoid lupus is usually a condition of the skin alone but can develop into systemic lupus.  The disease may be triggered by various means and can be present in a number of ways, even to the extent of mimicking other diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or multiple sclerosis. With its many symptoms, lupus can often be overlooked which may delay final diagnosis and a vital start to necessary treatment, which can contain the disease and limit potential damage to the kidneys, heart, lungs or brain.   Lupus UK's priorities are to help the patients who may feel alone and isolated.   Improve national awareness about lupus and its impact and to fund further research.

JAZZ AT THE SHERRY ' N' HAM

Paul Hill and Jasper Smith of the duo 'Pulling Strings' performed an evening of enjoyable jazz music at the Sherry 'n' Ham on the 16th September. Brian, dad of Paul Hill, made the two 7 string guitars I was told.  These guitars gave an unusual, rich, warm and full sound of jazz.  They played laid back swing to Latin grooves.  While watching Paul and Jasper I noticed they had a unique cohesion of timing when Paul would take over the lead from Jasper and vice versa without any break in their music. The meal and music made it a most enjoyable evening, which hopefully would be repeated in the near future.
Ineke