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Hunstanton

I recently visited the 'Armpit of the Wash' also known as Hunstanton.

It was a little something to break up a non-event Saturday. Take a drive down to the sea, get some fish & chips, take a walk along the seafront. It all sounds great right?

Well that's what the locals would have you think, in fact they claim the following:

"Hunstanton gets its fair share of Sunlight. It is well-known that this is mainly due to the fact that while Hunstanton's cliffs and beaches are on the East Coast, they actually face West.  For this reason, Hunstanton experiences some of the best sunsets in England and records some of the highest 'sun-time' in the summer.  It's likely, therefore that your holiday in Hunstanton will be a sunny one.  For what other reason would people refer to the resort as 'Sunny Hunny'?"

Now the sunsets I'll give them, they are pretty good but as far as actually selling the place to you, well, they're just not trying are they?

What people really want to know is what they can expect upon arrival, aside from the fact that it will be sunny & that the sunset will be picturesque.

I'm sure it was just an oversight, but I'll tell you what 'they' failed to.

Things to do and places to visit in Hunstanton:

Hunstanton has many Pubs and Restaurants, none of which ever seem to be full so you'll always be guaranteed a table. Most of the pubs have frozen in time and have that stale pub smell that is usually associated with the 70's. Back in those days when a child of 4 was put in a smoky corner with a bag of crisps whilst surrounded by intoxicated characters you certainly wouldn't leave your own children anywhere near. 

Anyhow, I digress.

The restaurants as stated, are usually empty & I bet a pound to a penny that you would not choose to eat in any of them if they happened to be in your hometown. You're on holiday, you're wearing your holiday clothes, making such an effort, don't let yourself go now eh?

The amusement arcades and the Oasis leisure centre are the hub of social life in Hunstanton. This is where you'll find everyone from holidaying pensioners to the coolest cats in town under one roof. Dive straight in, change a fiver into a fistful of copper in order to feed the hungry 2 penny slots. Oooh look! It's that girl that smiled at you in 'Tam's Plaice' (you see what he did there?!!)  Go and ask her if she fancies a game of ten pin bowling

The beach and famous cliffs. Take a walk along the Burberry trail and discover with breathtaking views of the common Vauxhall Nova. Local hooded hooligans will gladly keep watch over your car in exchange for 10 Lambert & Butler.

The fairground is never going to compete with Disneyworld & if we're honest, the fold at Wickstead Park wont be quaking in their boots either. 

At £2 a ride, you'll naturally be hesitant about where to get the most fun for your pound but believe me when I tell you that wherever you choose, be it the Waltzers or the laughable roller-coaster your hard earned will be well spent. 

Just looking at the people that are involved in operating these rides instantly increases your self esteem. It's essentially a cash deposit in your emotional bank account, The cherry on this particular pie is that at the end of the day, you get to go home to civilisation while they have to stay there.

Take a walk along the promenade enjoying the atmosphere of a once prospering seaside resort in steady decline. Meet local teenage mothers & fun seeking holidaymakers & their tearway children. Hold on to your valuables ladies & gents, this a long slow, rickety ride.

Be sure to send a postcard, you can get them in a little shop called Rock & Puff. Yes, you heard me correctly.. Rock & Puff.

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Magic Bracelets

Magic Bracelets by Hothouse Flowers  
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Sun is shining through my window

I've been sitting here all day

Looking at all the precious jewellery

That you left for me to make

You took the call pretty early

There's no denying who is king

We were halfway through the making of

Magic bracelets, magic rings

Magic bracelets, magic rings

I look outside and it turns cloudy

Is this your spirits tender kiss

It starts to rain a shower of pearls

and I feel the wisdom that I miss

Every pupil has a teacher

and I believe that you were mine

I've learnt to polish up my silver

When it ever stops to shine

When it ever stops to shine

I hear you call, "don't stop the making!"

There's no denying who is king

and so I'll be forever shaping

Magic bracelets, magic rings

Magic bracelets, magic rings

words and music by Fiachna O'Braonain

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