Littlestints

07/04/2024

Worth popping in to have a look on your way to or from the beach or Old town cafe.

05/03/2024

A field of cows can be an intimidating sight. Find out how to stay safe when walking near cattle and other animals.

02/03/2024

Not a sight you often see at Littlestints. It's always 🌞🌞 by the sea!

20/02/2024

It's that time of the year again, getting ready for another busy year of bookings.

14/12/2023

A little info on the local lifeboat and the people manning it this Christmas.

News and media
Families of lifesavers on call at Hunstanton RNLI over Christmas
Lifeboats News Release
Sunday 10 December 2023
Seven families who volunteer at the same RNLI lifeboat station will all have their pagers on over Christmas.

RNLI/Chris Bishop
Some of the crew and family members from Hunstanton RNLI, who will be listening out for their pagers over Christmas
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For a mother and her two daughters, three fathers and sons, and three husbands and wives will all be among those on call at Hunstanton in Norfolk throughout the festive period.

They and other colleagues, some of whom can trace their connection to the station back through two or three generations, are are all part of the RNLI family, who volunteer their time 24/7, 365 days a year - including 25 December.
For Christmas Day is no different to any other for countless families whose members volunteer for the RNLI at sea or ashore in the event of a shout.

The charity that saves lives at sea has launched a festive appeal to help fund the work of its 238 stations around the coast of the UK and Ireland, who all share the same commitment to rescue those in danger as it gets set to celebrate its 200th anniversary in 2024.

Clare Kyle is one of the tractor drivers at Hunstanton. Her daughter Louise, 19, crews on both the station's lifeboat and hovercraft, while her 22-year-old sister Elise is part of the shore crew.

Clare, who's planning a traditional Christmas roast with her family, said: 'It's the same as any other day, if the pagers go off, we'll just drop everything and go.'

Louise added: 'Even if we're having Christmas dinner, if someone needs us we've got to be there.'

Dave Cleland and his son Lewis are both helms on Hunstanton's inshore lifeboat Spirit of West Norfolk, while Dave is also a hovercraft commander.

'We have to be ready and available all through Christmas,' said Dave, who has volunteered for more than 26 years at the station.

'When someone's in peril and they need help, we've just got to be there.'

Jenny Butler, whose husband Jon is in the ILB (inshore lifeboat) crew and a hovercraft pilot, said: 'You're cooking the dinner, you're opening the presents and there's always: What if the pager goes off and Daddy's got to go and you don't know where he's going or how long he's going to be.'

Families with two or more members volunteering at the station also include the Espleys, Cravens, Nicols, Smiths and Torrices.

While some of the Hunstanton crew were inspired by grandfathers, fathers or other relations, others found their way to the boathouse via their children.

Roger Smith crews on both lifeboat and hovercraft, while his wife Carol is part of the station's education team.

Roger signed up after his then six-year-old son Logan, now 14, raised more than £700 for the RNLI with a sponsored walk on the nearby beach.

'It was a significant amount that he raised and when I found out what it goes towards it just inspired me,' he said. 'Carol then joined as an education volunteer, then my mum, Libby Wood, started volunteering in the station shop.'

It was the same story for Liam Nicol after his oldest son Will became part of the crew.

And while father has now followed son, Liam's younger son Elliott also hopes to sign up as soon as he turns 18 in March.

Ryan Darby was inspired by his father and grandfather, who were both part of the crew.

Rowan Greenwood's grandfather Alan was part of the original crew which signed up after the station re-opened in the late 1970s after being mothballed for decades.

He said hearing stories as a boy made him want to join up.

The RNLI has launched a special Christmas appeal to raise funds for its work into the New Year and beyond.

In 2022, the charity's volunteers launched a total of 9,312 times, saving 389 lives and aiding a further 16,476 people.

On average, RNLI lifeboats launch over 100 times during the Christmas period every year.

Whatever weather winter throws at them, their crews are ready to battle the elements to save lives at sea.

These rescues and others all year round are only made possible by the RNLI’s supporters, who help to fund the essential kit, training and equipment needed by lifeboat crews.

Kitting out a crew member costs almost £2,000, while the average annual training cost for a sea-going volunteer is £1,400.

To make a donation to the RNLI’s Christmas Appeal and enable the charity to continue its lifesaving work into the New Year and beyond, visit: RNLI.org/WinterAppeal.

12/10/2023

Seen the tractor taking the lifeboat out at hunny?
Look at its off road capabilities!

09/09/2023

Lunch with a view and a nice cooling fan!

09/09/2023

Always nice to receive good comments........
"Thank you for a lovely time here, nice to see you both when I arrived. Thank you for the Apple Juice.
It feels like my seaside home from home, See you again next year."

31/08/2023

Called in for coffee and a sandwich, whilst in Burnham Market and saw they had moved. Found the new spot with lovely bit of outside seating everyone very pleasant (including the customers making a fuss of our dog) drinks served promptly and the sandwiches arrived soon after, with no skimping on the fillings. Could have stayed drinking coffee longer lovely little location. Will be back again next time in Burnham.

31/08/2023

Lunch spot checking out places to visit from Littlestints.

24/08/2023

If your heading to hunny this weekend We’d suggest you come from Wells direction!!

It’s going to be a busy few days this weekend in west Norfolk – as well as the usual Bank Holiday visitors there are also the Heritage Live gigs at Sandringham from Friday to Monday.

The roads are likely to be very busy – especially the A149 up to the coast and the A148 around Hillington. Please allow extra time for any journeys around the area and keep an eye on traffic updates online.

The concert organisers and estate teams have put traffic management plans in place which you can see here https://orlo.uk/LGE6c
Visitors are being directed to both the Knights Hill and Dersingham roundabouts as part of these plans so these are likely to be busier than usual. This is also likely to have an impact on the rest of the area’s road network so please be mindful of this.

We’ll be supporting the event organisers to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable time, and hope that you all have a great weekend.

05/08/2023

New Information sign as you go onto beach at Old Hunstanton.

05/08/2023

Regular guest to Littlestints (aka my mum) make it into local press!

24/06/2023

Can't beat lunch post change over at Old Town Beach Cafe cafe.
Plenty to choose from with large choice menu, specials menu, vegan menu and plenty of gluten free options

14/06/2023

A week in July has become unexpectedly available at Littlestints.
Arrive15th July leave on 22nd.
£550
Drop me a message if your interested.

10/06/2023

Don’t forget Open Gardens this coming weekend.

10/06/2023

Few Scarecrows from this weekends open gardens and scarecrow trail in the village.
Warm weather has brought a lot of people to the seaside.

03/06/2023

Additional guests this week enjoying the alliums and sunshine next to our outside seating area.

03/06/2023

Nice little trip out from Littlestints.

Every weekend in June, our trusty tractor, trailer, driver and guide will be ready and waiting to take you on a fascinating journey around the deer park, learning all about the resident herd that calls Holkham home 🦌🚜

Tickets cost £5.50 per person, and under 2s are free.

holkham.co.uk/whats-on/deer-and-wildlife-safari/

26/04/2023

For those with limited mobility there’s now a way to enjoy the beach close to Littlestints.

Hi, my name is Gemma, I’m an admin of the Hunstanton area fb page. After … Gemma Osborne needs your support for Beach wheelchair - accessible for all.

22/04/2023

If your in Hunstanton for the coronation here's one place where you can see it.

👑 Watch the Coronation of HM The King & HM The Queen Consort on the big screens that we'll have on The Green in Hunstanton & King's Staithe Square, King's Lynn, on 6 May.

Following the ceremony there's music and entertainment in both towns.

ℹ️ https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/1404/coronation_screenings_and_events_in_west_norfolk_this_may

30/03/2023

If your about in Hunstanton this weekend, something fun to watch but also be aware of road closures.

This Sunday's Hunstanton Soap Box Derby course has been revealed. Road closures will be in place 07:00 - 18:30 👇

Can't make it, watch it live on our The Green & South Prom webcams 👉 https://hunstanton.webcam

08/01/2023

Another Bank Holiday Weekend has become available due to a cancellation, Saturday 27th May to 3rd June 2023 £500
Drop me a message if your interested in booking.

11/12/2022

2023 week unexpectedly become available.
Early May Bank Holiday.
Saturday 29th April to 6th May £500 for week.
Please contact us if you would like to book.

30/08/2022

Costa del Hunny, cheeky pint whilst walking the 🐕

13/08/2022

Lunch stop after change over duties. Drove Orchard, Thornham, unfortunately then a 3 hr drive home due to accidents and diversions.

24/07/2022

Fancy taking in this stroll to the beach?
Our 2023 availability is now live at www.Littlestints.co.uk/availabilitynextyear.html

21/07/2022

One of our neighbours, if anyones looking to get away last minute.

Welcome to Sandy-Nook, a spacious, contemporary, beachside hideaway, in an Art Deco development; ideal for families, friends, couples and canine companions.