RICHARD BIRD

Toby Coke weighs up work of the Foodbank

27th January 2015 - The following article is reproduced by kind permission of Town and Around

Taking a turn weighing in donated food at Hunstanton and District Foodbank at the weekend, the Chairman of the Economic, Transport and Development Committee County Councillor Toby Coke learned about the collections of food and procedures for distribution.

Health and Wellbeing Festival draws the crowds

27th January 2015 - The following article is reproduced by kind permission of Town and Around

A joint venture organised by recently recruited PC Gemma Bierton who had previously served the area as a PCSO with Rose Waterman from Norfolk County Council’s Public Health department saw local businesses, charities and service providers mount an exhibition at Hunstanton’s Community Centre over the weekend that proved popular with local residents.

Day Centres join forces

27th January 2015 - The following article is reproduced by kind permission of Town and Around

Tuesday (27th January) marked the first amalgamated meeting of the Hunstanton and Heacham Day Centres.

New Slippers for old

27th January 2015 - The following article is reproduced by kind permission of Town and Around

In the last of a series of slipper swaps organised by Norfolk County Council’s Healthy Communities project residents from in and around Hunstanton arrived at the Community Centre on Tuesday morning with their old slippers and exchanged them for a brand new pair of slip-resistant slippers completely free.

Development plans for our area over the coming years

15th January 2015 - The following article is reproduced by kind permission of Town and Around

Extracts taken by Cllr Andrew Murray

Extracts from the Site Allocations and Development Policies - Pre-submission document

Work starts on Hunstanton pedestrian crossing after 10 year campaign

15th January 2015 - the following article is reproduced by kind permission of Lynn News

Mums and children will soon be able to safely get over a busy road to get to Hunstanton Recreation Ground after a 10-year campaign for a pedestrian crossing has been won.

Revitalised Chamber of Trade

14th January 2015 - The following article is reproduced by kind permission of Town and Around

With an increase in membership and some new officials elected at the AGM of Hunstanton’s Chamber of Trade on Tuesday evening, the organisation set its targets for 2015.

'Your country needs you' exhibition

13th January 2015 - The following article is reproduced by kind permission of Town and Around

Following the success of the History Society’s first exhibition in the Thornham Village Hall last February the group are repeating the exercise with a particular emphasis this year on the impact of the First World War on Thornham.

Chippings for Gold Award gardens

13th January 2015 - The following article is reproduced by kind permission of Town and Around

Starting the year on a green footing, Hunstanton residents took their Christmas trees to Hunstanton Recreation Ground on Saturday where Borough Council gardeners, Scott Pearman and Steve Percy turned the trees into useable chippings.

Local Health Provision Information Day

13th January 2015 - The following article is reproduced by kind permission of Town and Around

Making health services fit for the future was the theme of a drop-in event held at Hunstanton’s Town Hall on Monday.

Re-enactment of the Magi’s visit

5th January 2015 - The following article is reproduced by kind permission of Town and Around

Celebrating Epiphany at St Edmund’s Church Hunstanton on Sunday, members of the congregation re-enacted the visit and presentation of the gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh by the Magi (wise men) and Pages to the infant Jesus.

Smithdon’s School Council initiates new project

5th January 2015 - The following article is reproduced by kind permission of Town and Around

Students at Hunstanton’s Smithdon High School have agreed to support an initiative introduced by Year 9’s Jude Falkner to donate to the local Foodbank for their 2015 project.

Resolution Ramble 2015

5th January 2015 - The following article is reproduced by kind permission of Town and Around

Members of Hunstanton Sailing Club met at the club on the Promenade at 11am on New Years Day for a repeat of last year’s resolution ramble.

Child Care Students support local families

5th January 2015 - The following article is reproduced by kind permission of Town and Around

Foregoing their traditional ‘Secret Santa’ presents, students from The College of West Anglia Child Care Level 3 course chose to spend their money instead on gifts and food for those in need.

Councillor Notes January 2015

Richard Bird