Kings Lynn - 28th February

The second meeting at our new Kings Lynn venue saw the largest attendance for some years.

Mr Richard High gave a most interesting presentation about the regeneration projects being undertaken in the centre of King's Lynn and around the old "Muck Works" site in South Lynn. The talk was interspersed with aerial photos and also photographs of the streets in the 1960s and the present day. What a contrast! All that can be seen at the moment are tall screens hiding building works.

Mr High was able to explain a little of the recent history of the sad decline of this area. The landlord took their time to be convinced of the benefit of allowing a development company to take on the refurbishing and remodelling of a shopping centre that would meet the needs of modern retailers and their discerning customers. To support this extended "shopping opportunity", the Clough Lane Car Park is to become multi-storey. A great deal of thought has gone into the design of the building, which can boast of no pillars in the parking bays and an innovative raked ramp between floors. Although ultra-modern in its use of materials, it is hoped it will blend in well with the mix of architectural styles in the locality.

The final and most ambitious project is the possibility of building a Marina near the confluence of the Rivers Nar and Ouse and the opening of the Nar to navigation. The idea of cruising between King's Lynn and Liverpool has been raised. Capt. Vancouver's spirit lives on!

The presentation concluded with the opportunity for the large and attentive audience to raise questions of concern to the Advanced Motorist.

Frances Mann