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36 Hunstanton Town & Around May 2015 Tel: 01485 533422 email: editor@townandaround.net
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plus representatives of parishes in the area.
In a speech reviewing her year, Cllr Bower highlighted events that had Village
brought the community together including Blossom Day at the Community
Orchard, the Carnival, Allotments Open Day, Children’s Book Read, the
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Remembrance Day and she thanked all of the organisers of these events. Bazaar
She said: “At the Freedom of the Town celebration in October I
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Hunstanton and Britain in Bloom competitions Cllr Bower said: “One of
the privileges of being Mayor is to recognise publicly some of the people
who contribute so much to the community, and Chris has worked above
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including the swathe of flowers on Redgate Hill, his work with groups and
planting teams, his Community Orchard Warden responsibilities and being
a judge in the allotment competition.” Hunstanton Library
Brown Owl Sue Richardson and Tawny Owl Sarah Dennis Burrell
received Community Awards for their work with the Brownies and the Dementia Awareness Week 18th-24th May
Mayor described the many activities that had been arranged for the girls of To discover more about dementia, Alzheimer's and ways to improve the
the 3rd Hunstanton group including the annual camp, days out, baking and health and wellbeing for carers and the cared for we have a collection of
their participation in the In Bloom project.
books and leaflets that can be borrowed. All titles can be reserved free of
charge and borrowed for up to 6 weeks. You can find the complete
booklist on our website at: www.norfolk.gov.uk/view/ncc122674
Jobseekers Support
Annette from Realise Futures can offer help with your CV, searching and
applying for jobs and training courses, identifying your strengths and skills,
exploring your career options and understanding the local job market.
Contact the library on 01485 532280 to find out how you can book a session
with Annette.
Library Cards for children under 5s
Did you know that we have a special library card for children under 5
which allows them to borrow up to 20 books? We want all parents, carers
Photo from left Tawny Owl Sarah Dennis-Burrell, Brown Owl Sue and children to feel welcome, happy and comfortable in the library so
Richardson, Cllr Carol Bower, Chris Durham and Pat Richardson there’s no need to worry about tantrums, books being pulled off the
shelves or the need to feed or take a child to the toilet. Also, don’t worry
Thanking the staff of the Town Hall for their dedication, she
congratulated Town Clerk Lisa Powell for winning the Clerk of the Year if you are a little late in returning the books as no overdue charges are
Award and Denise Hunt for her work in the Tourist Information Centre. made for under fives. We also know that young children sometimes
The Mayor’s address ended with thanks to Councillors, and in particular accidentally damage books and make no charges for this either.
to Brian Devlin who is retiring at this election. His service over many years Hunstanton and Dersingham Library are running a Loyalty Card Scheme
had included holding the position of Mayor four times and he has recently for children under 5. Each time they borrow a book, they receive a stamp
achieved the Rotary Paul Harris Award having completed thirty years of on their card, and then after 5 visits, they can claim a free book from
service to the community. Hunstanton Children's Centre, or a free DVD loan from the library.
Concluding the formal part of the evening, a presentation of a cheque Half term holidays
for £1000 raised at the Le Strange Lodge’s Ladies’ Festival and BBQ was Jasmine from the Children's centre will be running a free activity for
made to the 3rd Hunstanton Brownies. families 10.30-11.30 on 28th May. Under 7s must be accompanied.