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Monthly Archives: May 2011
Michael Middleton’s Wild West Norfolk – May 2011
The gate to the Middleton residence has broken again. You can always tell when this is about to happen because a string of pleasant weather is coming to an end and full-to-capacity storm clouds are gathering on the horizon. Just … Continue reading
A different view of sport
For the sixth time, Hunstanton is gearing up for an exciting weekend of kite surfing, windsailing, skateboarding and alternative sports. Charlotte Thorneycroft discovers what Lifestyles 2011 is all about…
Let the games begin…
It may not be the Olympics, but when the West Norfolk Village Games open in June, there’ll be plenty of competitive spirit as Docking and Feltwell defend their titles. Charlotte Thorneycroft investigates…
The man putting Lynn’s past in front of the camera
Robert Fuller’s films about local life are engaging, informative, and they play a vital role in preserving people’s memories for future generations. Richard Parr looks his work and goes behind the scenes of his new film…
50 books to read before you’re 15…
Inspired by the Education Secretary’s recent suggestion, Sarah Hayes-Porter of Glebe House School presents a recommended reading list…
Books – May 2011
A wider world of great books to discover… From the Americas to Russia and safely back home in Blighty, this month’s recommended reading matter takes in history, adventure, fun, finely-observed insights – and the odd Yorkshire Pudding! Enjoy!
The men keeping in step with a local tradition
Morris dancing may be as old as the hills, but the King’s Morris was formed a mere 33 years ago. Charlotte Thorneycroft discovers more about the team and their efforts to keep the local tradition alive…
The Consulting Room – May 2011
What is a cataract? The eye is like a camera. It has a lens in front that focuses light on the retina, which acts like a camera film. For a sharp crisp image to form on the retina it’s important … Continue reading
Explorer – Holt
Holt dates back to pre-Domesday book, although it is noted now as a Georgian market town since most of medieval Holt was destroyed in a great fire in 1708. The fire, which devastated a huge area of the town in … Continue reading
