A green economy is good for business and nowhere more so than in Norfolk and Suffolk.

We would be delighted if you can join us and other local businesses and organisations to celebrate the New Anglia Green Economy Pathfinder.

The Green Economy Pathfinder celebrates business initiatives which contribute a large art of the UK’s ambition to develop EU and global markets for green goods and services. The Pathfinder is a “Unique Selling Point” for businesses across Norfolk and Suffolk.

The event will feature many businesses that demonstrate a cutting edge approach to the green economy, a market place and the opportunity to network with other like-minded businesses.

If you would like to attend this free event and to take advantage of the market place, please view the Flyer for this event.

Head Chorister Henny Hovenden has been accepted by the National Youth Choir of Great Britain to join their Girls’ Choir in 2012. Henny, who is a member of all 3 senior choirs at the Prep School (Chapel Choir, Jiminies & Chamber Choir) has singing lessons with former Director of Music at Gresham’s Elisabeth Rooke, and is a frequent soloist in concerts in and around Norfolk. She also studies cornet with Lynne Roberts and is involved with many of the sports teams at Gresham’s.

George Jefford is also a very keen sportsman and has just been accepted into the National Children’s Wind Orchestra for 2012. Despite only being in Year 8, George is working on grade 8 ABRSM repertoire on clarinet, trumpet AND piano. He is principal clarinettist in the school orchestra but especially enjoys playing guitar in his rock band – one of 14 pupil-led rock bands at Gresham’s Prep School.

How?

Click www.sayyestobroadband.co.uk and click on the relevant buttons to ‘Say Yes’ to better broadband in Norfolk.

There will be no obligation to subscribe to the services when launched, but in registering your interest you will be helping Norfolk get better broadband.

And… spread the word. A poster is available for download from: http://www.sayyestobroadband.co.uk/shares/sitepdf_6.pdf

Our invitation to Cliff Jordan and Peter Weavers (re the Holt Car Park) has been accepted and they will attend at 6pm in Byfords Wine Bar on the 12th. At the beginning of the meeting they will explain their position and will subsequently answer any questions from members. This is an ideal opportunity if you have any questions that you wish to put to them.

The usual meeting will follow on.

We want to know what you think about the Vision for Holt – Do you agree with our approach and do you have any comments on plans for improved public spaces?

Exhibition: Mon 12 Dec – Sun 18 Dec 2011

The exhibition will be launched on Monday 12 December, 5-7pm, at Holt Community Centre, with team members available to answer questions. It will then move to the Library, Church Street, for the week.

If you have questions about the project please contact the Town Clerk, Di Dann on 01263 712 149 or holttown@tiscali.co.uk

Invitation to Holt Vision presentation (PDF)

The four Gresham’s students tackled three gruelling rounds of mathematical problems and equations and managed to see off competitors from sixteen independent and state schools from East Anglia to make it to the national final, which will take place in London in February.

Reflecting on the victory, Deputy Head (Academic) David Miles said “The team performed outstandingly well, making only three errors throughout the three hour competition. They gained a total of 163 out of 176 points, outperforming the second place team by 46 points. We wish the team well in the National Final.”

Positioned just off Pearsons Road it used to form part of the old workhouse. A super renovation by a local builder has given the new owners a high quality starting point and they have enthusiastically and thoughtfully furnished Blackbird to a very good standard.

The Holt essential of parking is available as well as a good size walled garden and patio. For more inclement weather the interior is cosy and well equipped with a woodburner in the sitting room. The cottage is all on one level so suitable for the less mobile.

• Weekly charges from £395
• Short breaks from £260

For more information please visit www.countrysidecottagesnorfolk.com

After retiring from Test cricket, Sir Vivian Richards was coach of the West Indies team and chairman of selectors, he also received an honorary knighthood for his services to cricket, and was named as one of Wisden Five Cricketers of the Century in 2000.

Mr Alan Ponder (former Gresham’s Cricket coach) opened the evening by welcoming Sir Viv, Mr Don Gooding, Karen Joseph and invited guests to Gresham’s. Don Gooding and Karen Joseph each spoke about the opportunities available to take Netball and Cricket tours to Antigua. Sir Viv then talked about Antigua, the country he loves so much, and invited questions from the floor. There were many interesting questions from the guests, which included some representatives from Gresham’s First Cricket Team. One question put to Sir Viv was why, despite facing some of the finest bowlers ever to play the game, he opted to wear a cap rather than a cricket helmet? His response was that it was not because of arrogance but simply that the type of helmet at the time did not suit his style of play and he preferred instead to wear a cap! Sir Viv was an interesting speaker and the guests listened intently to his anecdotes both on and off the cricket field.

Guests were also treated to a surprise visit by Kenneth Taylor and his son Nick, who arrived to present prints which Ken had produced of the legendary batsman. Ken, a talented sportsman, has played in three Tests for England and played first-class cricket for Yorkshire as well as being a highly talented football player. After retiring from cricket and football, he taught art in Norfolk for over thirty years, during which time he spent many years teaching at Gresham’s. His son, Nick Taylor (Old Greshamian), had also played cricket with Sir Viv and competed for Yorkshire, Surrey and Somerset. Ken kindly donated prints of Sir Viv which he had produced for guests to purchase, proceeds from which were donated to the Sir Vivian Richards Foundation. Sir Viv willingly signed autographs, miniature cricket bats and posed for photographs, much to the delight of the guests.

The evening culminated with Sir Viv presenting a signed cricket bat to Gresham’s Headmaster, Philip John.

Nevertheless, we can be sure that the team is in good hands; James has had an impressive shooting career so far, competing annually in the National Championships and having undertaken a tour of South Africa with the Senior England team in 2009. What’s more, James will be joined in the GB team this year by Old Greshamian Gareth Davies, a testament to the strong shooting tradition at the School. Whilst it’s a tough task that lies ahead of him and the British team, we wish James and the GB team great luck at the Championships in October!