living on the North Norfolk Coast
The Strand Club’s October Meeting
Come along and join us next month and learn all about the International Community Sheds. Rick Goldsmith from our Cromer Community shed has been invited to talk about the shared skills and tasks that are used to encourage social cohesion and help to combat loneliness within our community.
Meanwhile this month, we welcomed Sheila White and her two colleagues, members of the local Overstrand Yarn Art group. Their knitted and crochet multicoloured creations on display were inspiring and members marvelled at the groups creative ability. Sheila started the group during lock down and membership has gradually increased. She used “YouTube" often as her tutor. They proudly showed two year’s consecutive first prizes won at recent year’s Cromer Christmas Tree Festivals and were busy working on another decorative tree for their December’s 2025 entry. The group have been “Yarn Bombing” Overstrand sites in recent years and members recall the innovative knitted commemorative models a top the local red, pillar box in the village centre and the colourful festooned wrought iron gates on entering the pavilion as well as Remembrance Day poppies decorating the gates of St Martins Church.
At conclusion Anne gave a warm thank you and said she felt confident the
group had inspired our members to consider joining them soon.
Our next meeting is with Rick Goldsmith in the Barn,at White Horse PH.Overstrand
@ 2pm.Wednesday,12th November.
Entry fee £3:00 inclusive of tea/coffee and the opportunity to partake in the
monthly raffle.
Contact info:
Chris Wood- thegables8@gmail.com- 01263 579433
Jean Fermor- jean.fermor@btinternet.com- 01263 578248
The Strand Club’s September Day Out
It was a bright and sunny day when our party boarded the coach to transport us all to Wroxham Barns. We arrived eventually having negotiated a very, very large builder’s lorry on one of North Norfolk’s narrow, country lanes. Members alighted and immediately began to browse the venues many craft shops and other interesting outlets. The outing made an enjoyable change to an otherwise mundane day arriving back in Overstrand mid-afternoon.
Next month, Wednesday, October 8th in the “Barn” at Overstrand, White Horse PH the Club is hosting Rick Goldsmith from the Cromer Community Shed. These sheds have an excellent track record in improving mental health and encouraging community social interactions by helping to build and repair items brought in.
Please come along and join us. Entry fee £3.00 plus a warm welcome with tea and biscuits and the opportunity to win a prize at the monthly raffle.
Contact info:
Chris Wood- thegables8@gmail.com/ 01263 579433
Jean Fermor- jean.fermor@btinternet.com/01263 578248
Overstrand Strand Club’s Annual Charity Event
Saturday, 23rd August, members hosted a table top sale at Northrepps Village Hall to raise money for West Runton Animal Sanctuary. The Sanctuary cares for over 4000 rescued animals daily and keeps them all well fed and comfortable.
Visitors received a warm welcome and were invited to browse. Soon the Hall was buzzing and the various local craft display tables were much admired and the artisans acknowledged for their exceptional skills. Home baked cakes, tea/ coffee were on offer in the friendly tea room and allowed a relaxing area to rest and chat.
At the end of a very busy and joyous morning the North Norfolk Ukuleles climbed onto
the stage to play and eventually close the sale.
Our members were justly proud of the team work and camaraderie that made the event
so successful and satisfied with the final sum of £504.00 that was raised to help fund
the Sanctuary .
Members will next meet together Wednesday ,September 10th at 10.30 am in
Overstrand Village centre to board the coach to Wroxam Barns for a fun day out.
Non - members are very welcome so please contact:
Pauline Clarke tel: 01263 576671 - tickets £7:50