Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInST (First Alert 4) - For our second edition of Produced in the Bi-State He’s best known for his work on FX’s ‘Better Things,’ but has made guest appearances on a myriad of television series over the past two decades From his time as a lawyer turned killer on CBS’s ‘NCIS,’ to a traumatized father on ABC’s ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ and a doctor on NBC’s ‘Community,’ Cromer has shared the silver screen with several big-name stars of whom the two starred opposite one another on AMC’s ‘Mad Men.’ Cromer even lived not too far from another celebrity peer as a kid from ‘The Office,’ which is kind of crazy,” Cromer said Cromer attended Piermont Elementary and Parkway West High School where he spent his time playing sports and enjoying life with his friends Buddies of mine and I’d go hang out at Queenie Park or it could even be a creek,” Cromer laughed we used to do a float trip every year down in Cuba and we would go down every year to do a float trip and camp out,” Cromer continued Cromer likes to bring his West Coast friends to the Midwest to enjoy his little slice of heaven we’ll be coming back and going to Table Rock Lake We started taking a few different people with us we have 30 people from Los Angeles going with us to stay at Table Rock Lake for a week.” It wasn’t until he got into college that the idea of acting popped into his head He says he first felt a natural calling to the field while preparing for spring fling at Mizzou it wasn’t until he moved to Kansas City and experienced Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman’s 1995 film “That last scene of that movie is so crazy ‘I hope I’m not disappointed.’ There’s a lot of buildup to this what can this be?’ And then when he opened that box and saw what he saw I was putting myself in his shoes and tossing and turning I want to do something where people are affected I decided to move out to LA and do a bunch of stupid movies,” Cromer continued Despite the big move out west to pursue his dreams as an actor Cromer credits the Midwest values instilled in him as a kid for his success I wouldn’t have been able to stick it out as long as I did if not for all my friends and just the upbringing my parents gave me of not quitting It’s such a terrible business when it comes to rejection really have to want to do it for all the right reasons “Too many people come out here [Los Angeles] and think they’re just going to get discovered at the mall,” Cromer continued One genre Cromer naturally gravitates to is comedy some of his favorite films included the ‘Monty Python’ franchise and NBC’s ‘Family Ties.’ he says it’s easy to get typecast in Hollywood and has had to fight to break out of the box he’s been placed in my career has gone in these flows of four or five years I’m doing comedies and then four or five years I’m doing dramas I feel like I’m killing people all the time It’s fun because you get to play something dark that you wouldn’t obviously be in life and it’s what I’m most comfortable doing,” Cromer continued but I’m also of the mind that it’s not really rocket science,” Cromer said Those are fun because you get to play and improv Cromer and his family make sure to hit the staples of St he can’t pass up a chance to visit Busch Stadium anytime they’re in town I would like my ashes spread in center field you can’t miss a stop at the zoo when traveling to the Lou Who doesn’t love a day full of free fun surrounded by animals You can’t beat these things,” Cromer continued Make sure to follow First Alert 4 to watch additional episodes of Produced in the Bi-State and learn in-depth behind-the-scenes information about actors and musicians from the Bi-State area This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Work has begun at Cromer Academy to replace the existing pitch with a new state of the art 3G pitch built to FIFA standards The project to deliver a 3G pitch for Cromer has been ongoing for several years - the current sand-based pitch was first built in 1994 and resurfaced in 2012 but is now due a further upgrade The new pitch will provide quality training and match facilities for local clubs to hire utilised by the academy during the school day and then available to the community during the evenings This will mark the first 3G pitch in the North Norfolk district and a strong programme of use has already been developed as part of the application process It will form part of the Council’s dual-use community sports centre offer at this site which is operated by Everyone Active Leisure & Outreach said: “A number of stakeholders have been working extremely hard for several years to get this project to the build stage Projects like this only go ahead if they deliver significant outcomes for the community and these have been demonstrated through the strict application process We are very grateful for the help and support of the Norfolk FA the Inspiration Trust and the Football Foundation – who are the major funder for this project alongside NNDC.” John Vincent Principal at Cromer Academy said: “I am extremely excited to welcome the start of this project for a new 3G pitch enhancing our sports provision and creating even more fantastic opportunities with its use by our community We are delighted to have been chosen as the home of this project and cannot wait until we see the pitch in use it will make a huge difference to the level of sporting opportunities we can offer at Cromer Academy.” The delivery project will take 12 weeks and is being delivered between North Norfolk District Council Norfolk Football Association and the Football Foundation A 10-week programme of works to refurbish backstage at Cromer Pier has completed delivering much needed improvements to the performer areas kitchen and bathroom facilities and theatre staff offices had not been refurbished in over twenty years and needed significant repairs and refurbishment cold and dilapidated changing rooms have been replaced with roomier facilities which are properly heated and insulated and feature acoustic bi-fold doors allowing the three rooms to open up into one or two larger rooms or partially opened to maintain privacy and still allow performers to communicate with one another Each room backstage has been synchronized with the stage through screens and speakers so that they can change or ready themselves between curtain call and hit their cues the introduction of a wheel-chair accessible lift to the stage has meant that it can attract and accommodate performers with limited mobility An accessible changing room and shower room has been fitted immediately next to the stage-lift entrance to save time during performances Leader of the Council said: "The transformational work backstage to Cromer Pier has really opened up so much opportunity for it as a venue and has helped futureproof it as an asset for years to come Features such as the accessible lift and changing rooms are a real unique selling point for the venue and should help attract more entertainment options for years to come The works were delivered by local contractors and businesses - Malcolm Abbs Ltd. Today North Norfolk District Council marked the completion of the works that will help to protect Cromer and its coastal infrastructure into the future with a celebration event at The Pavilion on Cromer Pier The scheme started in April 2024 and was implemented alongside a similar scheme in Mundesley which saw major civil engineering works to reinforce the existing sea defences in both locations protecting over 600 homes and properties from coastal erosion and storm impacts the scheme involved concreting works to the sea wall to the west and east promenade improvement to beach access ramps and the creation of rock reinforcements to the west of the pier This will extend the life of the existing defences helping protect the town from the ravages of the North Sea and the uncertainties of climate change The imported rock provides ‘armour’ to the concrete sea wall it consists of 35,000 tonnes of granite that was brought onto the beach by barge and carefully moved into place by excavators and dumpers in a specifically designed formation with much of it being buried well below the beach level It was necessary for the rock to be delivered outside the winter storm period and therefore the works took place in the busiest time of year for Cromer seafront – which was challenging but necessary The effectiveness of the design of the rock revetment has already been demonstrated in storms last autumn and winter where it could be seen to disperse the wave energy and reduce the impact on the sea wall evidenced by reduced overtopping onto the promenade Today’s event was attended by staff from the Council representatives from Balfour Beatty (the principle contractor) and other subcontractors who delivered the scheme together with owners of local business who cooperated with the Council to ensure that the scheme could go ahead throughout the busy summer months The Council is enormously grateful to residents visitors and beach users who put up with the inconvenience during the implementation of these works which allowed the project to complete on schedule The Mundesley Coastal Management Scheme is expected to be completed by the summer 2025 with concreting works still taking place over the winter and spring "The Cromer Scheme has been a fantastic project We set out to deliver protection and peace of mind to Cromer businesses and residents Cromer seafront is one of Norfolk's biggest tourism assets and the jewel in the crown of the North Norfolk coast Many were worried at the start how the summer works would affect the tourist season but so many have come to watch and enjoy such a memorable feat of civil engineering Much of the engineering here goes back to the Edwardian era It takes its toll on the concrete structures and during stormy weather and rising seas the over topping flints or waves crashing on the promenade were dangerous 35,000 tonnes of Scottish granite now absorb so much of that violent wave pressure Protecting the promenade and seafront is essential I'm glad this project has delivered coastal protection for many years." Including Phase 1 of the Cromer works (completed in 2015) the two schemes (Cromer and Mundesley Schemes) will have received approximately £25m of funding from the Environment Agency with North Norfolk District Council and Mundesley Parish Council also contributing towards the Mundesley Scheme Find out more about the Cromer Coastal Management Scheme here - www.north-norfolk.gov.uk/cromer-scheme to fill two vacancies on Cromer Town Council for both the Town ward and the Suffield Park ward Electors should attend their usual polling station where their names will appear on the Register Polling is between the usual hours of 7am and 10pm and Voter ID will need to be shown before a ballot paper can be issued More information on the arrangements for the election can be found here Please note that neither North Norfolk District Council or Cromer Town Council can provide any campaign information from the candidates and can only disclose their names as shown on the published statutory notices Any further information relating to the candidates would need to be provided by them themselves major civil engineering works started and progressed to reinforce the existing sea defences in Cromer and Mundesley These are intended to extend protection to over 600 homes and properties from coastal erosion 35,000 tonnes of rock was offloaded onto the beach via a barge throughout the summer and autumn by excavators and dumpers which worked on the beach to recover the rock and place it carefully in a specifically designed formation with some rock being placed under the sand The rock has been placed in front of the sea wall to form a revetment covering the area from the west of the pier to in line with the Melbourne Slope This revetment has already been working to reduce the wave energy and impact on the sea wall which could already been seen in storms in September and October helping to protect the slope and properties above It will also reduce waves' overtopping onto the promenade and the heavy machinery has left the beach - once the last of the concreting works is finished Cromer rock armour working during a recent storm the scheme involved reinforcing the existing sea wall through Seawall encasement and creating a rock berm 21,000 tonnes of rock were offloaded via barge onto the beach throughout the spring and summer months Excavators and dumpers then moved the rock on the beach to recover it and place it carefully in a specifically designed formation The rock was placed on the west beach in front of the steel-framed structure The rock berm is designed to absorb the energy of the waves which helps to extend the life of the seawall to protect Mundesley seafront properties and assets Concreting works and rock placement will continue throughout the winter and are expected to be completed by the summer of 2025 visitors and beach users who were inconvenienced during these works as it allowed the project to proceed on schedule throughout the busy summer and autumn months "Thanks to the Coastal Engineers from Coastal Partnership East as well as North Norfolk District Council Officers who have worked with the contractors to deliver this project in the face of some very adverse conditions This project will help to safeguard residents in Cromer and Mundesley for years to come the two schemes will have received approximately £25m of funding from the Environment Agency Find out more about the Mundesley Coastal Management Scheme here - www.north-norfolk.gov.uk/mundesley-scheme The backstage area at Cromer Pier Pavilion Theatre is to undergo some vital refurbishment works while improving thermal and energy efficiency and the overall comfort of performers and artists with new heating and shower facilities Improvements will also include bespoke accessible changing room with separate toilet and shower facility as well as a passenger lift which will allow any artists with impaired movement direct access onto the stage without having to use the stairs The programme of works will be undertaken over the next twelve weeks over the period when the Pavilion Theatre typically closes for performances It is expected to re-open in last week in March when performers and staff will be able to enjoy operating from better facilities Leader of the Council said: “The Pavilion Theatre has a long history of being such a significant cultural attraction for the district and Cromer Pier consistently ensures that there’s something for everyone to love In looking after the Pier and it’s guests it’s also important to ensure that rooms used by the performers and staff are in great condition I’m pleased that we can continue investing in what is such an important asset for North Norfolk.” Cromer Pier & Pavilion Theatre General Manager Sean Garrett said: “The refurbishment of Cromer Pier’s Pavilion Theatre’s backstage areas is a vital step towards preserving its legacy as a cultural and architectural landmark Following on from our record-breaking Christmas Show the improvements will help ensure that the venue continues to attract top class performers the front of house area of the Pavilion Theatre was refurbished including improvements to the toilet facilities and bar area The Pavilion Bar will remain open during the period of the current works An unused space in North Lodge Park in Cromer is open for consultation to gauge the opinions of local residents and visitors about possible future uses of this site the Council has received several pitches from both commercial and community groups for use of the site but none of these proposals have come to fruition the District Council’s preferred use of the site is to revisit proposals to establish a small pay and display car park within the existing surfaced area This would support the continued regeneration and rejuvenation of the park through generating additional footfall through the park and for businesses along the eastern end of Church Street The additional parking would meet a longstanding need for additional parking in the east end of the town and generate additional income for the District Council which would be re-invested in the regeneration of the park and maintaining tourism infrastructure within the town showing the unused area up for consultation Leader of the Council & Councillor for the Cromer Town district ward Cllr Tim Adams said: "The former tennis courts/Kiddies Corner area of North Lodge Park has been vacant and unloved for more than 20 years Cromer's appeal has continued to grow with renewed investment into the town by accommodation providers This provides the context for the Council to again consider the options for this neglected area of North Lodge Park We feel there are three options for the future of the space - we have attempted to find community uses for the site previously and community groups are not of the scale or number they were several years ago We have also received some commercial interest but any proposals would require planning consent and investor confidence in taking any proposals forward The third option would involve revisiting proposals for a small public pay and display car park we are still prepared to hear from community groups who feel that they can help achieve rejuvenation of this area Doing nothing with the site is not an option and we wish to see this site back to use as soon as possible we continue to make significant investments into the assets that we own in a way that provides investment to the local area."  This consultation closes Friday 14 February 2025.Let us know your views via www.surveymonkey.com/r/NLPSurvey2025  Work has been progressing quickly for both the Mundesley and Cromer Coastal Management Schemes with contractors Balfour Beatty hard at work with the programme at both locations rock started to be offloaded via a barge into the shore during high tide The rock is then dropped onto the sand until the tide goes out and it is recovered using excavators and dumpers and sorted into stockpiles The rock is being placed on the west beach in front of the steel-framed structure and the seawall in front of the Mundesley lifeboat station and the Anglian Water Pumping station The rock revetment is designed to take the energy out of the waves preserving the life of the seawall and protecting assets and cliffs There is also a temporary rock stockpile being placed behind the timber revetment on the western extent Seawall Encasement works have also taken place all along the seawall apron in Mundesley This is a method of future-proofing the existing seawall apron which is a section of concrete in front of the seawall which adds a layer of protection for when beach levels lower in the future Find out more about the Mundesley Coastal Management Scheme or View the Mundesley Scheme Interactive Map to hear from our Coastal Engineers and contractors a large amount of rock has already been delivered and the contractors have started to place the rock revetment to the west of the pier the rock revetment will cover approximately 300 metres to the west of the pier in line with the bottom of the Melbourne Slope Concreting works have taken place on the East Promenade near Fisherman’s Ramp where concreting and sheet pilling were used to create an apron Other concreting works are ongoing to the far west of the promenade Find out more about the Cromer Coastal Management Scheme or View the Cromer Scheme Interactive Map to hear from our Coastal Engineers and contractors "While this monumental civil engineering work continues apace I am very pleased that disruption is being kept to a minimum and the progress so far is on track with our ambitious timetable I thank all those involved for their hard work The two schemes have received approximately £25m of funding from the Environment Agency The schemes are delivering the Shoreline Management Plan Policy for Cromer and Mundesley over the next fifty years and will protect over 600 properties from coastal erosion The two schemes will take approximately 12-18 months to complete with contractors Balfour Beatty delivering the construction works on behalf of Coastal Partnership East and North Norfolk District Council Cromer Carnival is here and once again large crowds are expected in the town for this annual event. With part of the Runton Road Car Park closed to the public due to on-going coastal protection works on Cromer Beach parking at this popular site will be limited and therefore Carnival-goers are advised alternative options are available should it be full on the day of their visit Please note while most of the lovely beaches in Cromer and the famous Pier are fully open, some sections of the beach near the Pier are closed while construction progress on the coastal protection works continues. 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Win HappyPremiumSearch Rayogreatest hitsnorfolknewsCromer Norfolk tourist centre could become dental surgeryThe availability of dentists has been a long-standing concern in the region A former tourism centre on the coast could be turned into a dental surgery after it was shut down to save money The North Norfolk Visitor Centre in Cromer was closed by the council earlier this year in a £170,000-a-year cost-cutting measure the facility had seen a downturn in the number of visitors using the site with more people turning to online sources of tourism-related information North Norfolk District Council began advertising the property on the open market This resulted in eight different businesses expressing interest in leasing it NNDC officials have decided to recommend turning the site into a dental surgery The availability of dentists has been a long-standing concern in the region officers said this option would be the best move financially The remaining options were not considered to provide the highest level of rental income North Norfolk District Council’s cabinet members will discuss the leasing of the former tourist centre on May 6 Hear all the latest news from across the UK on the hour, every hour, on Greatest Hits Radio on DAB, smartspeaker, at greatesthitsradio.co.uk, and on the Rayo app. Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited Company number: 1394141Registered office: Media House Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern London NW1 2PL All registered in England and Wales VAT no 918 5617 01H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No: 845898) Words:  Charlotte Coates Adventure Attractions, an experienced manager, operator, and developer of visitor attractions, and its subsidiary Openwide Coastal are celebrating a successful Christmas season at the UK seaside landmark The famous Cromer Pier Christmas Show achieved remarkable results in 2024 surpassing expectations and solidifying its status as a key part of the British seaside experience This year’s production saw an impressive 10.7% rise in total ticket sales from 2023 an additional performance week was introduced which further enhanced both attendance and revenue Cromer Pier is a historic landmark that has been loved by many generations It is one of the few remaining end-of-the-pier theatres in the world the theatre helps the local economy by drawing visitors from all over the UK and supporting nearby businesses during the holiday season says: “The success of this year’s show highlights the unique appeal of live end-of-the-pier entertainment Our talented team has delivered a production that seamlessly blends traditional variety with contemporary flair resonating with both loyal patrons and first-time visitors.” has become a must-see event for audiences across the country Day says: “I speak with audience members after every performance and their enthusiasm and warmth are genuinely heartening Many travel significant distances to experience the magic of Cromer Pier at Christmas.” Cromer Pier Theatre has symbolised British seaside culture for over a hundred years It provides excellent entertainment and fosters a sense of nostalgia and community This year’s results highlight this historic venue’s ongoing importance and commercial viability Openwide Coastal is already planning for next year’s production aiming to build on this year’s success and ensure the Cromer Pier Christmas Show is still a must-visit event focuses on creating and managing visitor attractions the company is known for its innovative approach and high standards Last summer, Adventure Attractions reopened The Castle Pantry at Highcliffe Castle in Dorset the company refurbished The Castle Pantry to provide a brand-new appearance that combines the elegance of a classic British tea room with contemporary amenities.  Get the latest attractions industry news direct to your inbox More from this author Blooloop is taking climate action and is now B Corp Certified speed and the best experience on this site