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2 Town & Around August 2023                                                         Tel: 01485 540620 email: editor@townandaround.net
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                                      ugust is the height of the
                                      holiday season and it
                                Aseemed appropriate to
                                have a cover photo that was taken
                                by Ian Burt at a Hunstanton
                                Lifeboat  Station  Sandcastle
                                Competition.  This young man
                                competed in 2019. Buckets at the
                                ready - the 2023 competition takes
                                place on 3rd August.
                                  News of Dick Melton’s
                                retirement from writing resulted in
                                a large postbag and a selection of
                                your thoughts and memories can
                                be found on pages 36 and 52. The
                                Lodge Hotel and Bar are
       sponsoring a competition to recognise his contribution over the years,
       see page 76.
        Another Hunstanton legend, and close to Dick’s heart, is the Kit-
       Kat and Martin Chown’s article on page 42 will evoke fond memories
       for many readers.
        The SHARP archaeological project runs until 11th August, so if
       you’d like a tour of the site to see what goes on turn to page 8. There
       are also lots of other activities and events listed in the centre pages.
        This issue is full, thank you to everyone who has written, provided
       information and images. Thanks also to all our advertisers, please
       support them if you are able.
        With best wishes to you all and especially to those who are awaiting
       exam results - don’t panic, you will come out the other side, and
       whatever happens, you will be OK.

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