Archive for May, 2010

Hunstanton RNLI Incidents: Thursday 27th May

Friday, May 28th, 2010

RNLI HovercraftPosted by David Jones on behalf of RNLI Hunstanton

Hunstanton RNLI volunteer crew were alerted twice during the evening of 27th May.  Firstly, to assist in the search for a missing person.  However, the missing person was found at home in Lincoln and the crew were stood down as they were not required. 

Later that evening the volunteer crew were alerted again and the Hovercraft was launched to search the beach area at  Brancaster for a vulnerable 21 year old female.  She was subsequently found by the police walking along the main road at Brancaster and the Hovercraft was stood down and returned to the Boathouse just before midnight.

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Hunstanton RNLI – TESCO Flag Days

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

Posted by David Jones on behalf of RNLI Hunstanton

RNLI LogoTESCO very kindly allowed fundraisers for the RNLI to stage Flag Day collections at their larger stores on 21st and 22nd May 2010.

The Hunstanton and West Norfolk Guild were present at all three local TESCOs located in Kings Lynn (Hardwick), Kings Lynn (Gaywood) and Hunstanton.  The magnificent sum of £2,252.93 was raised as a result of this fundraising exercise.   Bearing in mind that the RNLI relies totally on voluntary contributions this was a remarkable achievement by everyone in involved. 

The RNLI would like to thank TESCO for making it possible and also everyone who contributed for their generosity.

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Hunstanton RNLI Incident: Monday 24th May – 7.40pm

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

RNLI LogoFollowing a report to Yarmouth Coastguard Hunstanton RNLI Lifeboat  and volunteer crew was launched to go to the aid of a kite surfer who was reported to be in trouble off Hunstanton. 

On arrival at the scene, a 40 year old local person was located.  He was drifting out to sea and unable to get his kite up as the wind had dropped.  The RNLI crew recovered the casualty and his gear and landed him on the beach and then returned to the Hunstanton RNLI station at 8.00pm.

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Bircham Windmill’s Country Weekend just got bigger and better!

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

Posted by Elly Chalmers
Photo copyright Albanpix.com – Picture by Jerry Daws

Sheep Racing

Sheep Racing at Bircham Windmill

Due to the wonderful success of last years Country Day at Bircham Windmill, this year they are holding a Country Weekend!  ‘We ran this event for the first time in 2008’ Said owner Elly Chalmers ‘and it was amazingly well received and last year we were a bit overwhelmed to be honest so we have decided to run it over two days’  The Country Weekend will be held at Bircham Windmill on May 30th and 31st  and runs all day, both days, from 10am to 5pm. 

On Sunday there will be children’s show jumping (no ponies – just children!), guinea pig racing, our famous sheep racing, horse dressage and meet the horse and Mrs Ward will be there with lots of children’s activities. 

On Monday there is Doggy show jumping, Morris dancing, sheep shearing, our great fun dog show and the show jumping with the finale of our collie dog V the horse in a higher and higher competition.  Mrs Ward will be there again in her Victorian cottage with her sister reminiscing about old times. 

On both days there will be pony rides, alpaca walking, story telling, face painting and guessing games for the children with some lovely prizes, stalls and craft demonstrations and a tractor for the children to climb on. The sheep milking will be on at 1.30pm on both days and the debut Wenesleydale style cheese ‘Norfolk Charm’ will be on sale.  ‘It has taken us three months to mature the Norfolk Charm to, what we hope will be, perfection’ Said Elly Chalmers who is milking 11 sheep this year at Bircham Windmill and turning all that she produces into cheese.  ‘people seem to love it’ says Elly.

The bakery and tearooms will be open as usual, with extra refreshments served in the marquee.

Entrance to the Country Day is £3 for Adults and FREE for children, there are small fees to enter the dog show, bet on the sheep racing, pony rides, alpaca walking and enter the games.  Come along for a superb family fun day out and learn a little more about our countryside.  Don’t forget your dog!

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Hunstanton celebrates Blue Flag Award 2010

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
Hunstanton Beach at Low Tide

Hunstanton Beach at Low Tide

Photo by Rob Topliss

Hunstanton has been named as one of 71 English beaches to receive the internationally recognised Blue Flag Award.  The award is a symbol to beach goers that they can be assured of good quality water and high standards of safety, services and general environmental management.

It is the first time since 2006 that the 900m stretch of coastline, reaching from the iconic striped cliffs of Hunstanton to the fringe of Searles’ Resort, has secured the accolade. Previously the beach gained the Quality Coastline mark, recognising the high standard of the beach and facilities.

Over the past 12 months the borough council and Environment Agency have been working with local traders to ensure that materials are disposed of correctly. The council has also implemented a programme of regular drain and road clearance.

Martin Chisholm, Business Manager, explained: “Maintaining excellent water quality is a challenge and relies on a great many factors, some of which, like the weather, are out of our control. However, with the help of local residents, traders and responsible visitors to the beach, we were determined to do what we could to improve and are delighted that everyone’s efforts have led to a noticeable improvement in water quality this year.”

Cllr. Elizabeth Nockolds, Cabinet Member for Sports, Arts and Open Spaces, said: “This is great news for Hunstanton and further recognition of the excellent quality of the resort. It’s particularly pleasing as Hunstanton is beginning to gain a great reputation amongst water sports enthusiasts, with the British Kitesurfing Association and British Windsurfing Association both holding national competitions here in July as part of Lifestyles Festival. The award gives competitors, and other water users, confidence in the quality of the water and means that Hunstanton now has the whole package – great facilities, well-managed, safe, clean beaches and good standards of water quality.”

Hunstanton Town Mayor, Christine Earnshaw welcomed the news, “Visitors will be impressed to see the flag flying. I thank everyone from the borough who has contributed to achieving this high standard along our beach.”

Having secured recognition of the excellent quality of the beach, Hunstanton is now striving to do the same for its public open spaces as it gears up for the final stages of the Britain in Bloom 2010 competition. Last year the town scooped a Silver Gilt in the prestigious national competition.

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Hunstanton Carnival Update – Around the World in One Parade

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

Posted by Rita Caldicott

Hunstanton Carnival LogoWell , Friday 9th April was a night to remember – The Hunstanton Carnival Ball at the Town Hall hosted about 120 people who partied the night away enjoying the food and entertainment provided by the Carnival Committee. The event raised almost £700 which will be used to fund this year’s Hunstanton Carnival.

A big thank you to all the Committee and their family and friends who helped out on the day setting up and during the evening – and A VERY BIG THANKYOU to South Lincs who donated most of the food for free and the Le Strange who lent the catering equipment. Also thank you to all the local businesses who donated prizes for the raffles and tombolas.

So Carnival planning is well underway – we have chosen our Carnival Kids – 1 queen, 2 princes and 2 princesses – details to be announced soon.

We are busy planning the programme for the day – and it promises to be a full packed and fun day – punch and Judy, face painters, fun fair, stalls, club wars (it’s a knockout), music and performances from local groups – and of course the procession!!

If you want to be in the parade please fill in the application form and hand in to Nicola Wallace at Scent With Love Florist by June 4th – if you want to have a stall on the Green or take part in a demonstration – please fill in the form and hand to Keelie Brown at Keelies beauty Salon or email hunstantoncarnival2010@hotmail.com.

Any local businesses or organisations that would like to be involved by sponsoring part of the day or donating money / resources please contact the Committee on the above email address.

Posters will be going up around Town soon with all the details of the day.  Click here to download Hunstanton Carnival application form.

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Oasis, Hunstanton Hosts BBC Blast 8-10 July for 13-19 yr olds

Monday, May 10th, 2010

BBC Blast in HunstantonBBC Blast will be at the Oasis Centre, South Prom, Hunstanton from 8th to 10th July.

If you’re 13-19 and you like art, dance, film, music, games, writing or fashion then BBC Blast could be for you.

BBC Blast aims to inspire and motivate young people to develop their creative talents with free multi-media workshops and showcase events for teenagers. Participants can use the latest technology, share ideas, and learn from media-industry professionals. Young people can try their hand at workshops on Filmmaking, Fashion, Digital Media, Gaming, Dance and Photo Journalism!

Go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/blast/events for more information and to book a place!

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BBC Blast on Tour in Hunstanton 8-10 July

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

BBC Blast

Hunstanton-On-Line has been asked to inform local youngsters of a local BBC Blast work experience opportunity for young people between the ages of 18 and 24.   Applications are now open for work experience as part of the BBC Blast on Tour in Hunstanton event, which takes place on the 8th, 9th, 10th July 2010 at the Oasis Leisure Centre, Hunstanton.

BBC Blast work experience placements are excellent for those who are interested in event management as they will get to work on all aspects of a live event including marketing and promotion, production schedules, event planning, workshop delivery and stage managing a showcase.  Placements are flexible of 1 – 3 weeks between 21.06.10 – 12.07.10.  Applications can be made by going tohttp://www.bbc.co.uk/jobs/workexperience/blast/wex.shtml and close on the 23.05.2010

Culture Works are the Event Organizers for the Blast on Tour event in Hunstanton which will offer free creative and media workshops, master classes and showcases in the Blast mobile media village which includes edit and studio facilities, workshop and performance areas as well as the Blast Discovery truck where young people can take part in drop in taster activities.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

What will I be doing?

From April to November Blast on Tour offers hundreds of free creative workshops for 13-19 year olds at events across the UK. You’ll be working with a local Event Organiser to help plan and manage one of the Blast on Tour Events. You’ll be coming up with ideas for marketing and promotion based on your knowledge of youth in the area, helping with production schedules and event planning and working with local facilitators and youth arts organisations to promote the free workshops, master classes and showcases on offer.

A week before the main event arrives in your area the BAT Van (Blast Advance Tour) will arrive.  You will work alongside Blast Touring Facilitators to promote your forthcoming event and help deliver taster workshops for young people on board the van. When the main Blast Tour arrives in town you’ll be signing people into sessions, supporting facilitators, photographing the event, filming or stage managing a showcase.

The details
Work Experience placements are flexible in duration and last 1-3 weeks.  Placements are unpaid and you’ll need to cover your own travel expenses.  Work Experience is run on a full-time basis and may require evening or weekend work.

What we are looking for
The BBC welcome applicants from all age groups, however this particular scheme has been specifically designed to cater for applicants from 18-24 year old age range in order to meet the learning requirements of this group.

You’ll need to be energetic, creative, hard working, full of energy and ideas and have a desire to work on events for young people. Over 100 people will get the opportunity to work on  Blast On Tour 2010 – make sure you’re one of them!

To apply, go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/jobs/workexperience/blast/wex.shtml

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Mega Lifestyles Extreme Sports Festival for 2010

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

Photos by Frank Gogerty

Kitesurfers sort out their equipment at Lifestyles Festival 2009

Kitesurfers sort out their equipment at Lifestyles Festival 2009

The 6th Lifestyles Extreme Sports Festival launched in early April when it was announced that the event would feature not one but two national ranking competitions, and would play host to KLFM’s 18th birthday party celebrations.  This year’s event takes place on 9, 10 and 11 July in Hunstanton.

The Lifestyles Festival, which first took place in 2005, has now become firmly established as the eastern region’s premier extreme sports festival and has helped cement Hunstanton’s reputation as an extreme sports destination.

This reputation is confirmed by the return of the British Kite Surfing Association for a record fourth year running.    Richard Gowers, BKSA Chairman, explained: “Hunstanton is just a perfect venue for us.  The event brings a real buzz to the town, and our competitors really enjoy all the activity that is going on alongside the competition.  The event attracts some superb talent, which means we are able to put on a good show for spectators.”

A first for this year is the announcement that the event will also be hosting the UK Windsurfing Association national championship competition.   The UK Windsurfing Association attended the event last year to put on some windsurfing demonstrations.

Youngsters get in on the act at Lifestyles Festival 2008

Youngsters Kiting at Lifestyles Festival 2008

The Lifestyles Festival will feature all the usual high-adrenalin activities, including BMX, skateboarding and inline skating demonstrations.  Free have-a-go workshops for schools which include power-kiting, windsurfing, climbing, street dance, skateboarding, inline skating and BMX will take place on the Friday, with further have-a-go opportunities available for the public on the Saturday and Sunday.

Tony Devenish, Sports Development Officer at the Borough Council and organiser of the event explained: “The popularity of this event just goes from strength to strength.  We’re really excited about seeing some of the country’s top talent showing off their skills in windsurfing and kite surfing.  It’s going to be awesome.”

And it doesn’t stop there.  This year’s Lifestyles Festival will be playing host to KLFM’s 18th Birthday celebrations.  They’ll be showcasing the best of local live music and playing host to some of the bands from The Sunday Session.  MD Pam Lawton is looking forward to the event: “It’s great that we get to join up with such a fantastic local event as we celebrate turning 18.  Hunstanton is just the perfect place to hold our birthday party.  We’re taking over the Lifestyles stage during the afternoon and hope that people from across West Norfolk will join us to make it KL.FM’s best birthday yet.  We’ll also be broadcasting live from the beach during the afternoon on 96.7fm.”

Cllr Elizabeth Nockolds, Cabinet Member for Sports, Arts and Open Spaces, added: “This event has so much to offer.  There are opportunities to watch the experts, soak up the festival atmosphere or try a new activity.  The have-a-go sessions have proved very popular and have helped people not interested in traditional sports find alternative ways of keeping active.”

“All I can say is get the dates in your diary, book your accommodation if you’re planning to stay, and watch this space as we announce further details of the event over the coming weeks, including the live music line-up for the Friday and Saturday evenings,” concluded Tony.

More information is available by visiting the Lifestyles website at www.lifestylesfestival.co.uk

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