Bacton - Part 2

Matt, Dave and Will are in Weybourne for this latest trek.

Will Wilson joins Matt Hewes for this trek which begins in Weybourne.

Matt and Dave reflect on their visit to Happisburgh, with more stories and local characters.

The focus of our friends' journey this time round is Happisburgh.

Matt & Dave's travels take them to Wells Next The Sea.

Northrepps

Bacton - Part 2

In the first of two shows from Bacton…

Matt and Dave start on the glorious sandy East Runton beach

Dave and Matt travel to West Runton. They start on the beach and talk about such things as the West Runton Mammoth and flint paramoudra. Then on to the Village Inn, which was the site of the now sadly-demolished West Runton Pavilion. Many well-known bands played at the venue during the 1970s and early 80s and most of the music played in the show is from bands that performed at there. Next they visit the area known as Roman Camp, one of the highest points in Norfolk; an area shaped by glaciation and medieval mining. They finish with a mention of Brian Daley, composer of the Postman Pat theme, who lived locally. Along the way they try the Soup of the Month (Butterbean and Roasted Red Pepper) only to discover that Dave had put in far too much paprika…